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Dear Graduate,
Congratulations on being "officially intelligent." You have a diploma to prove that you are, signed by people in the know. If someone doubts your intelligence, you need only to point to the diploma.
You likely hear about pursuing your dreams, leaving your mark, following your bliss. In a culture that emphasizes the individual and finding your own truth, rare is the message that speaks of God already having given your life a purpose.
People often do not want to be thought of as religious, and some scoff at religious language. However, religion – good religion – leads people to do something wonderful with their lives.
God calls you to do something wonderful with your life. Perhaps you need more time to hear what God calls you to do, but, when you hear God's voice, you will have discovered your vocation.
St. Paul, from prison, wrote to the early Christians in Ephesus to be aware of their vocation: I, then, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received [4:1]. So, I offer you the following words from some religious people about being called by God, about having a vocation.
Bono is the lead singer with the longtime popular group, U2. Beyond concerts and recording studios, he commits his energy to world poverty and AIDS, and he uses both his celebrity and his faith to support such causes.
In 2006, Bono spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, of what a wise person told him about being called by God:
"A number of years ago, I met a wise man who changed my life. In countless ways, large and small, I was always seeking the Lord's blessing. I was saying, … I have a new song, look after it? I have a family, please look after them …. I have this crazy idea
"And this wise man said: 'Stop!' He said, 'Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Get involved in what God is doing – because it's already blessed.' Well, God … is with the poor. That, I believe, is what God is doing. And that is what he's calling us to do."
Peggy Noonan, columnist and former Presidential speechwriter, in her book, John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, admires the former pope's respect for the work people do. She knows that all work has a religious meaning:
"Our work is a vocation to which we have been called from the beginning of time. When we work we are partaking in and joining with God's ongoing creation of the world."
Cardinal John Newman (1801-1890) wrote of how everyone has a personal mission, a call from God on how to spend one's life with a sense of purpose. His words are worth making your own:
"God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do but keep His commandments."
Before Archbishop Oscar Romero (1917-1980) of El Salvador was assassinated, he spoke on the radio of God calling everyone to a common priesthood of all who are baptized:
"How beautiful will be the day when all the baptized understand that their work, their job, is a priestly work, that just as I celebrate Mass at this altar, so each carpenter celebrates Mass at his workbench, and each metalworker, each professional, each doctor with the scalpel, the market woman at her stand, is performing a priestly office! How many cabdrivers, I know, listen to this message there in their cabs; you are a priest at the wheel, my friend, if you work with honesty, consecrating that taxi of yours to God, bearing a message of peace and love to the passengers who ride in your cab."
In a recent homily, Pope Francis said: "Commit yourselves to great ideals, to the most important things. We Christians were not chosen by the Lord for little things; push onwards toward the highest principles. Stake your lives on noble ideals."
To sum up, you have a purpose. You have a mission. You have a vocation.
Sincerely, in Christ,
Fr. Dave Mercer
Five Wounds Church
San José, California
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Australian Dress Register – Tartan Skirt
You never know what you'll find on the web even as you go about the most mundane task. Today at work, while looking for something completely different, I stumbled across the Australian Dress Register. The site which is by the PowerHouse Museum in Sydney seems to have been around for a few years, but it was new to me. The purpose of the site is document men's women's and children's dress from or relating to New South Wales up to 1945.
I was immediately captivated – but couldn't stop and browse as I was at work. Poking around history and genealogy sites isn't part of my job description. I've had a chance to look at the site now and I think it would be of great interest to readers of this blog.
Each of the garments shown has extensive notes on it's provenance, construction, and some genealogical details about the owner.
The skirt above was made by a woman named Sarah Thomas en route to Australia in 1838. I have never put much thought into what colour my ancestors clothes would have been but I wouldn't have guessed pink, purple and green.
There's are plenty more items of clothing to look at on the site, which I am sure would be of interest beyond New South Wales, plus videos about how to photograph clothing and how to dress a mannequin, among others.
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Sussex got away pretty lightly, with a few trees uprooted and fences wrecked, as Storm Doris battered the UK yesterday.
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Cheney vs. Obama: Tale of the Tape
In case you missed it, President Obama and former Vice President Dick Cheney spoke separately today on terrorism and national security. Like two boxers at a pre-fight press conference, they each touted their strength over their opponent. They espoused deep differences in their views on national counterterrorism strategy.
The Thrilla in Manilla it ain't. As Gene Healy has pointed out, they agree on a lot more than they admit to. Harvard Law professor and former Bush Office of Legal Counsel head Jack Goldsmith makes the same point at the New Republic. Glenn Greenwald made a similar observation.
However, the areas where they differ are important: torture, closing Guantanamo, criminal prosecution, and messaging. In these key areas, Obama edges out Cheney.
I was and remain a strong proponent of our enhanced interrogation program. The interrogations were used on hardened terrorists after other efforts failed. They were legal, essential, justified, successful, and the right thing to do.
I reject the assertion that these are the most effective means of interrogation. What's more, they undermine the rule of law. They alienate us in the world. They serve as a recruitment tool for terrorists, and increase the will of our enemies to fight us, while decreasing the will of others to work with America. They risk the lives of our troops by making it less likely that others will surrender to them in battle, and more likely that Americans will be mistreated if they are captured.
Torture is incompatible with our values and our national security interests. When we break our own rules (read: laws) against torture, we erode everyone's faith that America is the good guy in this global fight.
Torture has been embraced by politicians, but the people who are fighting terrorists on the ground want none of it. As former FBI agent Ali Soufan made clear in Senate hearings last week, it is not an effective interrogation technique. Senior military leaders such as General Petraeus, former CENTCOM commanders Joseph Hoar and Anthony Zinni, and former Commandant of the Marine Corps Charles Krulak all denounce the use of torture.
If we captured Al Qaeda operatives who had tortured one of our soldiers in pursuit of information, we would be prosecuting them. Torture is no different and no more justifiable because we are doing it.
Closing Guantanamo
I think the President will find, upon reflection, that to bring the worst of the worst terrorists inside the United States would be cause for great danger and regret in the years to come.
[I]nstead of serving as a tool to counter-terrorism, Guantanamo became a symbol that helped al Qaeda recruit terrorists to its cause. Indeed, the existence of Guantanamo likely created more terrorists around the world than it ever detained.
This is an area where Cheney is disagreeing not just with Obama but with John McCain. We would be having this debate regardless of who won the last Presidential election. Get over it.
The current political climate gives you the impression that we are going to let detainees loose in the Midwest with bus fare and a gift certificate for a free gun at the local sporting goods store. Let's be realistic about this.
We held hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war in America during World War II. The detainees we have now are not ten feet tall and bulletproof, and federal supermax prisons hold the same perfect record of keeping prisoners inside their walls as the detainment facility in Guantanamo Bay.
Criminal Prosecution
Obama basically said that we will try those we can, release those who we believe pose no future threat, and detain those that fit in neither of the first two categories. That's not a change in policy and that pesky third category isn't going away.
Obama and Cheney do have some sharp differences as to the reach of war powers versus criminal prosecution.
And when you hear that there are no more, quote, "enemy combatants," as there were back in the days of that scary war on terror, at first that sounds like progress. The only problem is that the phrase is gone, but the same assortment of killers and would-be mass murderers are still there.
Recently, we prosecuted and received a guilty plea from a detainee - al-Marri - in federal court after years of legal confusion. We are preparing to transfer another detainee to the Southern District of New York, where he will face trial on charges related to the 1998 bombings of our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania - bombings that killed over 200 people.
I have written extensively on al-Marri, the last person to be detained domestically as an enemy combatant. The FBI did everything right when it investigated and indicted this Al Qaeda sleeper agent masquerading as an exchange student, only to have the Bush administration remove those charges in order to preserve the possibility of detaining domestic criminals under wartime powers. This claim of governmental power is a perversion of executive authority that Obama was right to repudiate.
The man being indicted in New York is Ahmed Gailani. If he is convicted for his role in the bombing of American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, he will join his co-conspirators Wadih El-Hage, Mohammed Odeh, Mohammed al-Owhali, and Khalfan Mohammed in a supermax.
This is also where we hold 1993 World Trade Center bombers Ramzi Yousef, Sheikh Omar Abdel Rahman (the "Blind Sheikh"), Mohammed Salameh, Sayyid Nosair, Mahmud Abouhalima, and Ahmed Ajaj.
Not to mention would-be trans-pacific airline bombers Wali Khan Amin Shah and Abdul Hakim Murad.
Al Qaeda operatives Mohammed Jabarah, Jose Padilla, and Abu Ali will share his mailing address.
Let's not forget American Taliban Johnny Walker Lindh, Shoe Bomber Richard Reid, Al Qaeda and Hamas financier Mohammed Ali Hassan Al-Moayad, Oregon terrorist training camp organizer Ernest James Ujaama, and would-be Millenium Bomber Ahmed Ressam.
That's a lot of bad guys. It's almost like we're checking names off a list or something.
Behind the overwrought reaction to enhanced interrogations is a broader misconception about the threats that still face our country. You can sense the problem in the emergence of euphemisms that strive to put an imaginary distance between the American people and the terrorist enemy. Apparently using the term "war" where terrorists are concerned is starting to feel a bit dated.
Obama: no quote is necessary here. The differences in narrative between Obama and Cheney are clear and woven into what Obama says.
Terrorism is about messaging. America finds herself in the unenviable position of fighting an international terrorist group, Al Qaeda, that is trying to convince local insurgents to join its cause. Calling this a "War on Terror" can create a war on everybody if we use large-scale military solutions for intelligence, law enforcement, and diplomatic problems.
We have to tie every use of force or governmental power to a message: drop leaflets whenever we drop a bomb, hold a press conference whenever we conduct a raid, and publish a court decision whenever we detain someone. Giving the enemy the initiative in messaging gives them the initiative in the big picture.
Once we get past the rhetoric, the differences are few but worth noting. I take Obama in the third round by TKO.


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I once saw a TV movie, probably a BBC production, probably a movie version of a classic novel, a period costume drama set in England in the 1800's. It had several protagonists we were supposed to care about, and lots of soap opera. One protagonist was a man around 30 years of age, a minor relative of a wealthy family who had never been successful himself. Due to a tragedy, the major members of this family had died, and the whole estate was going to be divided among the more distant relatives. This young man became obsessed with getting his fair share, but the other heirs disputed his claim, so the case went to court. The case dragged on for years, and every heir had at least one lawyer, some had more. The young man became even more obsessed, and hired a more expensive lawyer. There finally came a day when the judge was ready to announce a decision. The lawyer's fees had consumed the entire value of the estate, so the case was now moot, and was dismissed. Our hopeful young man died of a heart attack on the courtroom floor.
I studied economics for too many years, and it happens that economists have a formula to use for dividing an inheritance fairly. Inheritances are often "mixed goods", some cash, some real estate, some tools, some livestock, some stocks and bonds, some jewelry, some items of purely sentimental value. Different heirs value these goods differently. One might strongly want a house, while another might consider the same house a burden. One might be able to use the tools while another would not. How to divide such mixed goods?
If you have two heirs, A and B, the formula is simple. Let A divide the inheritance into two bundles, of equal value in A's opinion, so that A is truly indifferent as to which of them A gets. B gets first pick.
What if you have three heirs, A, B, and C?
(1) A divides the estate into three bundles, of equal value in A's opinion, so that A is truly indifferent as to which of them A gets.
(2) B then has the option of trimming off part of one of the bundles, so that the two best bundles, in B's opinion, are equally good. The trimmings are set aside to be handled later.
(3) C gets first pick.
(4) B gets second pick, except that IF the bundle that B trimmed is still on the table, B must get that one. Notice that B is thus guaranteed to get one of the "two best that are equal in B's opinion".
(5) A gets the remaining bundle. Notice that A is thus guaranteed to get one of the untrimmed bundles, which A judged to be equally as good as the others.
(6) The trimmings are then put back on the table, and the process starts again at step (1) above. This continues until the trimmings are too small to bother with.
There are analogous formulae for 4, 5, 6, etc. heirs, but they become exponentially more complex.
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To Joan- I'm afraid I've not heard of an actual case, this is just a mental puzzle solved, the way theoretical economists do.
To Randall- Look into TRUSTS. In our family we learned about this some years back; we set up the "Hodges Family Trust", and the parents put all of their assets into the trust, (except for a couple that they just plain forgot about). The rules of the trust specify who has decision-making authority to manage the assets in the trust; Dad, then Mother, then the three kids acting jointly. The point of this is to avoid Probate, which can take a long time and involve lots of lawyer fees. Dad died recently, Mother is in failing health, and I wrote the above as a letter to my sisters who are having some disputes. Dad also had a will; I understand that's good to have even if you also have a Trust. To get the benefit of quick and inexpensive process of inheritance, you have to set up the trust BEFORE you die, and you have to put your assets IN the trust. So definitely, see the lawyer, update the will, and look into setting up a trust.
I'm hardly an expert on this stuff; the above is about all I have to say.
Have you found this formula works to the satisfaction of three or more? The division for two sounds like a process a wise mother uses to divide up a cake.
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As a proud fifth generation Texan, mother and grandmother, I have to say that it still warms my heart whenever I receive a personal gift on Mother's Day. I prefer to receive something that does not have to be plugged in or that comes with instructions, a beautiful handmade card is the best with a little trinket to go with it. If some of you are still wondering what to get for Mother's Day-here are some great ideas and even if it does not get there on the day at least you can put in the card a little message that an additional remembrance is on its way…
-Manicure or Pedicure gift certificate with a great gift basket containing a WT Greer CD, Moose Milk Hot Chocolate 16 oz., Lazart Bookmark, SOS Organic Cotton Night Shirt-One Size, Lazart Candleholder, Scented Votive Candle, and a Round Top O'Lavender Soap Sampler.
-cook her lunch or dinner at your house and invite a few friends or family members to surprise her and to help with the meal check out the Chuckwagon Sisters cookbook and wow her with some new recipes after all the cooking she has done for you.
-Go Green! Mother Nature and your mother may be earth-conscious so she would be pleased to get one of Mystic Angels inspirational pendants made from recycling dominoes and beads. Each has a saying engraved on it and it hangs on any chain.
Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers in Texas and in the rest of the country. Please enjoy your special time with your loved ones this weekend.
Here is a little quote from Lady Bird Johnson that I love, "Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them."
Much love from Texas,


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MONTGOMERY, Ala.- The Harvard men's tennis team closed out the Blue-Gray Championships with a 4-3 loss to Boise State. With the loss, the Crimson sinks to 8-6 on the year. The Broncos raise their record to 7-6 this season.
Harvard claimed an early 1-0 lead after taking two doubles matches. Aba Omodele-Lucien and Christo Schultz earned a shutout at the top doubles position, winning 8-0. Alexei Chijoff-Evans and Joshua Tchan paired up to win the Crimson's second doubles match of the day, 8-3 at the No. 3 slot.
Boise State captured four singles victories to take the match as Harvard won two in singles play. Alistair Felton posted a 6-4, 7-6 win at the fourth singles spot. At the No. 6 position Schultz picked up the Crimson's only other singles win by the same score as Felton.
No. 50 Duke and Quinnipiac await Harvard next on the schedule. The Crimson returns home to play the Blue Devils and the Bobcats, March 26.
No. 1 Meredith (BSU) def. Chijoff-Evans (Harv), 6-2, 6-7, 6-1
No. 2 Joli (BSU) def. Omodele-Lucien (Harv), 6-4, 6-2
No. 3 Skinner (BSU) def. Nguyen (Harv), 6-4, 7-5
No. 4 Felton (Harv) def. Pogostkin (BSU), 6-4, 7-6
No. 5 Bothe (BSU) def. Tchan (Harv), 6-2, 6-1
No. 6 Schultz (Harv) def. Hodel (BSU), 6-4, 7-6
No. 1 Omodele-Lucien/Schultz (Harv) def. Bothe/Meredith (BSU), 8-0
No. 2 Joli/Pogostkin (BSU) def. Felton/Nguyen (Harv), 8-5
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The first one is not correct. In your example, you are not allowed to use a present tense in the subordinate clause because there is a past tense in the main clause, so in the subordinate clause must be used a past tense (past simple, past perfect, the future in the past etc).
You can say: This is the first time he has seen this movie.
The second one is good. You used a perfect tense (and a past tense, required by the sequence of tenses).
The third one is also incorrect, we use perfect tenses with "the first time" (usually present perfect, but you are not allowed to use a present tense in your example (the sequence of tenses)).
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As some of you might know, I became co-owner of a 1954 Piper Super Cub, registered G-CCKW last month. Previous blog-posts such as "The little yellow aeroplane" have explained how I enjoy going back to basics with my non-professional flying.
Being 60 years old, she is classified as an oldtimer/vintage aircraft. However a friend and fellow airline pilot in Belgium, owns a 1993 Piper Super Cub. One of the last ones that came of the production line.
Since both aircraft are based at different airfields in Belgium, we had not been able to photograph them side by side; till yesterday when we both met at the "End of Summer Fly-in" at Lille Marcq En Baroeul (LFQO) on Sunday Sep 28, 2014.
Even though there is almost 40 years difference between both aircraft, it is remarkable how close they are, especially exterior. Both of them have the same 150hp Lycoming engine and carry pretty much the same paintjob.
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More images of the little yellow flying machine can be found here.
Remember all pilots; "If you are bored flying, your standards are too low!"


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1. Breast Cancer Leads to Breast Envy
It seems that instead of "all roads leading to Rome," they lead to breasts. Everywhere I go, I notice breasts, especially at the gym — where I realize I should have been more grateful and appreciative of my "old" breasts before they were removed.
2. Everything Reminds Me of Breasts
A friend of mine gave me some really gorgeous and delicious peaches from a Fresno farm that of course, reminded me of breasts. See the photo below and tell me if you agree.
3. Breast Cancer Is a Club No One Wanted to Join
In high school, did you ever want to fit in only to find out you weren't quite this or that enough for a particular clique? Well…all of us who have had breast cancer now belong to The Club. When I watched the Little Rascals recently, I thought that instead of the "He-Man Woman Haters Club," this one could be called the "Save the Chi-Chis Club."
4. There Are a Lot of Different Words for Breasts
I googled different words for breasts and one self-confessed list guy had 138 names posted! I had to log off that site before I could read the names since it not only had common slang names for breasts, but a whole boatload of naked women showing them off. I wanted to scroll through the names and pick my favorite, but I was afraid it would crash my computer.
5. I Can Go Braless
I never really liked bras all that much, because they just aren't that comfortable. After living in Italy 10 years ago, I amassed a fairly impressive lingerie stash that I can now wear when I want, as opposed to out of necessity.


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Rixton Performs 'Me and My Broken Heart' on NBC's 'The Voice' [Video]
British band Rixton, who are on the cusp of huge things in 2014, at least in our opinions, brought their 'broken heart' to 'The Voice' Monday night. The band performed its song 'Me and My Broken Heart' on the hit singing competition.
The cray cray catchy, reggae-flecked song translated flawlessly on the stage and screen, anchored, no doubt, by the big, white block letters with the band's name spelled out behind them. It was part of the stage props and platform. But make no mistake. That pretty much ensured that you would not forget their name and who you were watching on the boob tube.
We also love the rock 'n' roll styling and cool hair that the Rixton boys rock.
But despite the imagery and staging, the music is solid as a brick and is what pushes Rixton to the top of the heap. We hope that 'The Voice' contestants were paying attention. While they are singers who usually work on their own and not in a band setting, they could still pick up more than a few tips on how to entertain from what Rixton did.
Even coaches Usher and Adam Levine were grooving in their big red chairs, totally impressed by what Rixton were doing.


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The TV producer accused of shaking down David Letterman to keep mum about his affairs is drawing on the Tiger Woods sex scandal -- and the payments allegedly made to his mistresses -- as part of his defense.
In newly filed court papers, Robert Halderman's lawyer said his client simply had valuable information and wanted to get paid for it in the same manner that several women involved in the Woods sex scandal have been.
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Prosecutors accuse the 52-year-old "48 Hours" producer of trying to shake down Letterman for $2 million to keep embarrassing info about the late night comic's personal life private. Halderman's defense lawyer claims his client was simply shopping a screenplay.
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Stories that affect your life across the U.S. and around the world.
The legal papers today say that many of the players in the Tiger Woods scandal were reportedly paid money to go away - and haven't been charged with anything.
No criminal charges have been filed against [Rachel] Uchitel," who reportedly got $5 million from Woods to keep her mouth shut about their relationship and the text messages and voicemails she had private, the filing says. Woods' wife also reportedly took millions to sign a non-disclosure deal.
The legal papers go on to say that Halderman's actions were capitalistic and not criminal.
"Uchitel, Allred and (wife Elin)Nordegrin are being prosecuted because they acted in accordance with a set of basic commercial realities; their behavior was capitalist, not criminal."
Halderman's arrest prompted Letterman to reveal on-air that he'd had sex with staffers who had worked on his show and that he'd cooperated with authorities to nab the suspected blackmailer.
Prosecutors allege that in secretly taped conversations between Halderman and Letterman's lawyer, James Jackoway, Halderman pledged to sign a confidentiality agreement not to make the information he was in possession of public.
Prosecutors also revealed that Halderman told Jackaway that he needed the money because he couldn't afford visit his son, who lived 2,000 miles away.
"So this solves that problem," he allegedly said.
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Dodgers put RHP Chad Billingsley on DL, recall Fife
Right-hander Chad Billingsley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recalled Stephen Fife from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Billingsley, who had been slated to start, has pain in his right elbow. He finished last season on the DL with right elbow pain and was on the disabled list from March 31 to April 10 with a bruised right index finger. He's 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in two starts this season.
Fife, a right-hander, was 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA in three starts at Albuquerque this year after going 0-2 with a 2.70 ERA in five starts with the Dodgers in 2012.
The Dodgers have three other starters on the disabled list : Zach Greinke (left fractured clavicle), Chris Capuano (left calf strain) and Ted Lilly (left shoulder surgery).


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Gena Hamshaw of the blog Choosing Raw eats a mostly raw, vegan diet without losing time, money, or her sanity. Let her show you how to make "rabbit food" taste delicious and satisfying every other Thursday on Food52.
Today: Gena shares some of her favorite ways to veganize Thanksgiving, and a recipe for stuffing that will satisfy everyone at your table.
"What do you eat on Thanksgiving?" is one of the most frequently asked questions about being vegan. Fortunately, the question is easy to answer. Vegan options abound even on the holiday commonly known as "Turkey Day," and not one of them has to involve Tofurkey.
Ah, Tofurkey. It's the quintessential vegan faux meat, and yet so many vegans -- myself included -- feel that imitating meat on Thanksgiving (or any time, really) is a lot less fun than coming up with new and exciting meat-free dishes. If creating something new isn't your thing, you can simply work to veganize a lot of your standards. Think about your favorite Thanksgiving dishes -- turkey may be at the top of your list, but you probably also love yams, green beans, Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce. Nearly all can be easily adapted to fit a vegan diet; all it takes is a little bit of creative interpretation.
Whether you're hosting a vegan for Thanksgiving this year, or you simply want to try your hand at a meat and dairy-free dish, let me share some of my favorite ideas for a memorable vegan feast.
Side dishes:
• Cranberry sauce: If you make this with evaporated cane juice or demerara sugar, it'll be 100% vegan (and you won't even have to tweak the recipe too much!).
• Whipped coconut sweet potatoes: Mash 3 pounds sweet potatoes with a tablespoon or two of coconut oil and coconut cream (the thick part that condenses at the top of a can of coconut milk) along with salt and pepper to taste. Bam! Who said anything about butter?
• Brussels sprouts and apples make a terrific vegan side: just roast in olive oil, and there you have it.
• Veganize this green bean casserole by using oil in place of butter, and unsweetened non-dairy milk instead of half and half (cashew milk is a good bet for this recipe).
• Braised red cabbage—cooked down in apple cider vinegar, a touch of sugar, red wine, salt, and pepper—is a fantastic vegan side dish.
• Try stuffing acorn squash with wild rice or another grain of choice.
• Consider vegan shepherd's pie.
• Make a giant soup or stew with root vegetables and legumes, and serve with crusty garlic bread.
• Try baking a polenta torte, and smothering it in sautéed mushrooms. To make mushroom gravy, simply use oil and non-dairy milk (almond, rice, or soy) in place of butter or regular milk.
• If you want to get really ambitious, you can whip up some perfect vegan pie crust and make tofu pot pie—just be sure to use non-dairy milk wherever milk is called for.
• Now is the ideal time for perfect vegan pie crust and vegan pumpkin pie.
• Make a simple apple crumble using coconut oil (at room temperature and solid) in place of butter for the crumble topping.
• Try some poached pears with coconut milk in place of cream.
• Silken tofu and cocoa powder whip up beautifully with a little agave nectar to make an easy chocolate pudding. And this genius chocolate pudding happens to be vegan, top it with some whipped coconut cream.
• Speaking of chocolate, did you know that most dark chocolate (65% or darker) is vegan?
And let's not forget about stuffing.
I like a hearty and tasty stuffing as much as the next gal, and I have spent years perfecting a vegan version. The following stuffing was brought to Thanksgiving dinner last year and quickly gobbled up by my omnivore family; I've put some finishing touches on it since, but the base (apples, butternut squash, onions, and fresh herbs) has stayed the same. Fragrant, savory sweet, and seasonal, it is the perfect celebratory dish for a holiday that truly does accommodate every way of eating.
Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout, and Bread Stuffing with Apples
Serves 6
1 pound butternut squash, cubed1 pound brussels sprouts, halved1 medium gala apple, cut into a 1/2 inch dice2 shallots, thinly sliced3 tablespoon coconut or olive oil, divided into 2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon1 cup onion, diced1 cup celery, diced10 slices hearty bread of choice: crusty sourdough, dry cornbread, whole grain, or, if you're gluten free, millet bread will all work nicely. Prior to preparing the recipe, leave the bread out for a day to become slightly dry, and cut it into cubes1 1/2 cups vegetable broth2 teaspoon rosemary1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1/3 cup dried cranberries1/3 cup pecans or walnutsSalt and pepper to taste
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LEARNING HAPPENS AT moCa CLEVELAND. moCa Cleveland provides diverse opportunities to stimulate thinking, spark imagination, and encourage experimentation, and experience new art in creative and meaningful ways. The Museum's educational programs help audiences engage with contemporary art at various life stages and interest levels.
- Adults gain new perspectives and insights through guided tours, artist talks, and interactive programs.
- Teachers connect contemporary art practices to academic curriculum through the Museum's resources and customized exSCHOOLsive tours.
- Kids experiment with materials and art-making processes at our interactive education spaces.
- Parents discover new techniques to fuel and support their kids' creativity through Stroller Tours, Preschool Playdates, and meet other creative families during seasonal art-making days.
- Families engage with moCa Cleveland's ArtSquad to learn new ways to look at, think about, and share ideas about art.


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PORTLAND, Oregon – In a rivalry that has been marked by some heated battles since the first match played between the Sounders and Timbers in 1975, Sunday night at JELD-WEN Field was one for the ages.
The two Cascadia Cup rivals scratched and clawed and fought to the final whistle as a first-half goal by Kalif Alhassan proved to be the difference in the match as the Timbers emerged with a 1-0 victory, marking the first time this season Sounders FC has lost three consecutive matches.
Seattle controlled the match in the early-going, but Portland snagged the run of play midway through the half and never ceded it back to Seattle.
In the 13th minute, Mauro Rosales put a free kick into the box from the left side and Lamar Neagle flicked a header toward the far post, but Donovan Ricketts got just enough of it to tip it away for a corner kick. Off the corner kick, Seattle got the ball back into the box from the right side and Clint Dempsey was there for a point-blank header, hitting it off the crossbar and the match remained scoreless.
Portland had its first opportunity in the 39th minute on a 20-yard blast by Darlington Nagbe from the right side, but Marcus Hahnemann shielded the ball with two hands to keep the Timbers off the board.
Nagbe then got out on the run in the 40th minute, forcing Hahnemann off his line to meet him at the top of the box. Nagbe got beyond the Seattle goalkeeper, but Osvaldo Alonso cleared the ball before he could get a shot away.
Kalif Alhassan put the Timbers into the lead just before halftime, charging onto a missed clearance at the top of the box and rifling it past Hahnemann into the low left corner for his third goal of the season and a 1-0 Portland lead in the 45th minute.
In a second half that was light on offense, Seattle was dealt a challenging blow when Alonso was sent off after an altercation with Will Johnson on a dead ball. Shortly after that, Dempsey was subbed off after playing the majority of the match nursing a shoulder injury suffered on a Diego Chara foul in the 12th minute.
Even down a man, Seattle pressed for the equalizer and nearly got it in stoppage time. Off of a deep free kick, the ball bounced around in the box and was nearly put away by Steve Zakuani, but it hit off a defender's leg and bounced into the crossbar before finally being cleared by Portland.
It was the first start for Hahnemann since a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on August 10. Dempsey made his first start since August 31 in a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew.
With the match results, Vancouver Whitecaps FC won the Cascadia Cup with a 2-1-3 record.
Seattle dropped to 15-11-6 on the season and is third in the West. Sounders FC's next match will come on the road against FC Dallas on Saturday at Toyota Stadium.
Sounders FC – None.
Timbers – Kalif Alhassan 45.
Sounders FC – Adam Moffat (caution) 26; Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (caution) 72; Osvaldo Alonso (ejection) 75; Clint Dempsey (caution) 75.
Timbers – Kalif Alhassan (caution) 45.
Sounders FC – Marcus Hahnemann, DeAndre Yedlin, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Patrick Ianni, Leo Gonzalez, Mauro Rosales (David Estrada 57), Osvaldo Alonso, Adam Moffat, Alex Caskey (Andy Rose 81), Lamar Neagle, Clint Dempsey (Steve Zakuani 77).
Timbers – Donovan Ricketts, Jack Jewsbury, Pa-Modou Kah, Mamadou Danso, Michael Harrington, Will Johnson, Kalif Alhassan (Sal Zizzo 86), Diego Chara, Darlington Nagbe, Jose Valencia (Ben Zemanski 67), Maximiliano Urruti (Frederic Piquionne 84).
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I love sun rises/sets. The moon also rises and sets, most don't even think of it.
The moon rises and sets differ dramatically from the time of the sun. The moon works off the full moon cycle and the set for example may vary an hour or two from the night before.
Camera captures are only a couple of times a month and in foggy SF; only a few times a year. Short winter days allow for more captures.
Now I prefer the moon because you can capture its texture. I start the thread with a few:
The first is a sunset in the afternoon, the second a moonset in the morning both shot to the west of my balcony
The moon , like the sun moves across the horizon during the year.Noisy, but what the hell...


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matthew needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 17 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
Hi, I'm looking for a design for the header of my wordpress blog http://renegadeconservatoryguy.co.uk/ . I'm looking for something to incorporate the type of industry I'm from, the products we sell, my sense of humour and including the blacked out image (with the question mark) of me.
Just to confirm - I will guarantee a winner for this contest.
I want a new design for my blog which includes the existing blacked out image of me, and then a design which incorporates the sector I talk about - the conservatory and double glazing industry in the UK.
I'm looking for something eye-catching, that portrays my sense of humour, and the fact that I talk about controversial subjects that others in the industry would not say.
Basically, I like upsetting people in our industry.
I am the managing director of this company in real life:
- Needs to be 770 pixels x 140 pixels.
- You can use any images from these websites http://www.theconservatoryoutlet.co.uk, http://www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk, and http://www.westyorkshirewindows.com.
- I'm going to use the cutline theme
- No restrictions on design as long as its eye catching and funny.
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Join the CAQ
The CAQ is a voluntary membership center that supports member firms that audit or are interested in auditing public companies with education, communication, representation, and other means. In order to join and retain membership status in the CAQ, a member must abide by the membership requirements.
Learn more about the CAQ and its objectives and primary activities.


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Lucky Patcher
Description of Lucky Patcher
Unlock the true potential of your device.
If you're looking to unlock a series of restricted app features on your mobile or tablet, you're in luck.
Lucky Patcher is a powerful toolbox app that lives up to its name. Now you can remove ads, change app permissions and gain access to a host of useful features - all with just a simple tap.
Lucky Patcher also allows you to clear app data, remove selected in-app purchases, disable packages, backup and clone apps, generate modified APK files and more.
To harness the full potential of Lucky Patcher open it and search for the app you want to patch and tap the button 'Patch'. The apps that have custom patches available usually work better.
The device might take a while to complete the process as it depends on the size of the app.
A simple colour-coded text tells the results. Green stands for a successful patch, yellow for a partial patch while red declares it unsuccessful.
While Lucky Patcher's features work on any device, the app can do a lot more on a rooted device. In other words, it means you need to 'administrator privileges' on your phone or tablet.
As new custom patches for apps are released very often, it is important to always update the data of Lucky Patcher. You also need to take a look at the bottom menus. Don't forget the toolbox - here's where you can find many useful new tricks and secrets for your device.
Jó app garancia
Ez az alkalmazás átment a vírus- malware és egyéb ellenőrzéseken, és nem tartalmaz semmiféle veszélyforrást.


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Breckenridge police search for Tonopah stabbing suspect
summit daily news
Breckenridge police are searching for a man they think was involved in a double stabbing in the Tonopah parking lot on the east side of the La Cima Mall Jan. 28.
The suspect had a beard and may be associated with a small, dark-colored sedan.
Authorities also reported a green sweatshirt with an Alma logo on the upper left side was discovered at the scene.
Authorities responded to a report of a disturbance at the Tonopah lot the night of Jan. 28, but found the area deserted. Approximately an hour later a man with a stab wound arrived at the Summit Medical Center.
Breckenridge police now say two people were stabbed during the incident, which occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing to report information related to the suspect or this case should contact the Breckenridge Police Department at (970) 453-2941.
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17 June till 21 August 2011
oliviero toscani: 'andy warhol with camera'
1974, polaroid type 105
3¼ x 4¼"
© oliviero toscani
paul huf (untitled)
1977, polaroid type 808
8 x 10"
© paul huf/ VBK wien, 2011
patrick nagatani: 'cinema II'
detail from the image 'alamogordo blues'
1986, polaroid spectra
© patrick nagatani
mark morrisroe: 'nyph-o-maniac'
1983, polaroid 35mm polachrome
cibachrome print with paint, 10.4 x 15.7"
© the estate of mark morrisroe
paul de nooijer: 'fancy cake IV'
1977, polaroid SX-70
© paul de nooijer
minor white: 'boundary mountain, benton, california'
1959, polaroid type 52
4 x 5"
© trustees of princeton university
nobuyoshi araki (untitled)
2010, PX 100 silver shade
© nobuyoshi araki
vicki lee ragan
the princess and the frogs
1983, polaroid polacolor
20 x 24"
© vicki lee ragan
david levinthal, from the 'vietnam series'
2011, PX 600 silver shade black frame
© david levinthal
andy warhol: andy sneezing
1978 polaroid SX-70
© the andy warhol foundation for the visual arts inc. / VBK, wien 2011
17 June till 21 August 2011
Legendary Polaroid collection from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol on display in Vienna
Vienna-based photo museum WestLicht is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a show on instant photography and for the opening weekend the entrance is free of charge.
On its 10th anniversary WestLicht is celebrating the never-ending fascination of instant photography. From the 17 June the Viennese photo museum will show a representative cross section of Polaroid inventor Edwin Herbert Land's legendary collection. From the 1960's Land began to provide artists with Polaroid material for them to experiment. More than 350 works by around 150 of the international artists and photographers represented in the collection are going to be on display until the 21 August. On the opening weekend, from 17 to 19 June, visitors will be able to see the exhibition free of charge.
Collages, trendy arrangements and the famous white Polaroid frame
The names one can find among the Polaroid artists range from landscape master photographer Ansel Adams to doyens of Pop Art such as Andy Warhol. Varying artistic concepts, collages and opulent arrangements cover genres from fashion to architecture, and represent an animated narration of the Zeitgeist of the intervening decades. The images were made with a wide range of Polaroid cameras, materials and films and they are a vivid documentation of the development of this ground-breaking invention. For the two pieces shown in the exhibition Andy Warhol chose the Integral film with its famous thin white frame. Together with the easy-to-handle camera, this was the film that triggered the instant photography hype for the general public.
Historic collection in large format
One of the highlights of the exhibition are the large format works shot on 20x24 inch film (50x60cm). These pieces are by artists such as William Wegman, whose painted portraits of his two dogs, Man Ray and Fay Ray, are known the world over. A special camera had to be constructed to take them. It is 1.50 meters in height, weighs 106kg and is currently still in use. Instructed by former Polaroid chief operator Jan Hnizdo, well-known Austrian artists will have the chance to work with this camera.
The exhibition was made possible by the spectacular purchase of the collection by WestLicht in March 2011. It had been put on the market by the liquidators dealing with the assets of the insolvent Polaroid company. For almost two years the future of the unique Polaroid collection was uncertain. The spectacular acquisition at the last moment secures the continued existence of this historic collection and opens it to a broad public for the first time. The collection encompasses around 4400 pieces by 800 artists.
Analogue instant photography by contemporary artists
As a bridge with the present, and in line with the original Polaroid philosophy, close collaboration with partner-company Impossible and CMO Florian Kaps will enable contemporary instant-photography to be supported, cultivated and further encouraged.
The company has bought the last intact Polaroid film factory in Enschede (Netherlands) and is now working on developing new film material for traditional Polaroid cameras. As in previous years artists are now being given the chance to work and experiment with the new film material and to create new instant-image art.
Some of the first pieces of this new collection—by artists like Nobuyoshi Araki or Stefanie Schneider—create exciting contrasts with the historic collection. David Levinthal represents a special link. He had been commissioned to make pieces for the historic collection (the Space Series) and is now featured with his Vietnam Series which was produced using the new Impossible material.
Catalogue and shop
The book "From Polaroid to Impossible / Masterpieces of Instant Photography - The WestLicht Collection" has been published by Hatje Cantz for the exhibition. It was edited by Achim Heine, Rebekka Reuter, Ulrike Willingmann, German/English, 192 pages, approx. 200 colour images, bound with protective cover, € 39,80.
For the duration of the exhibition Impossible will also open a pop-up shop next to the photo museum, where aficionados will be able to buy Polaroid cameras, Impossible films, accessories and books. Workshops will make this a creative space.
17 June – 21 August
Tue, Wed, Fri: 2–7 p.m.
Thurs: 2–9 p.m
Sa, So, Bank Holidays: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Closed Mondays
WestLicht. Schauplatz für Fotografie
Westbahnstraße 40
1070 Vienna
+43 (0)1 522 66 36
The shop for analogue instant photography
Same opening hours as exhibition
Impossible Pop Up Shop
Westbahnstraße 38
1070 Vienna
+43 1 522 32 13
We would like to extend a cordial invitation to the press conference and a preview at WestLicht on 16 June at 10:30 a.m. Speakers will include: René Burri, David Levinthal and Jan Hnizdo.
We hope our project is of interest to you and would be happy for any coverage you can give it. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you require further information or an interview appointment. You can find images in high resolution on this website.
Information about picture use and credits
Permission is granted for the image material to be used in print media or for temporary online publication. It may only be used in direct connection with coverage of the current exhibition. Images may be neither cropped nor retouched. Image files must be removed from the archives after use.
Kind regards,
Katharina Husslein and Karin Mück
Katharina Husslein
PR & Marketing
WestLicht. Schauplatz für Fotografie
Westbahnstraße 40
1070 Vienna - AUSTRIA
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WestLicht. Schauplatz für Fotografie
Westbahnstraße 40
1070 Vienna - AUSTRIA
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Recipient of the ART award for best outdoor manufacturer for four years, Seasonal Living is known for their contemporary furniture and cordless lighting. Seasonal Living prides themselves on products that are affordable yet unique, innovative in materials and far from the mainstream. Their products blur the line of typical home furnishings, showing their dedication to creativity when it comes to outdoor furniture, lighting and more.


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I'm hoping some of you will be willing to read through an email I had from an old friend and give me some advice or suggestions. Should I proceed or am I wasting my time. It's actually a "round two" of an exchange we had over a year ago. It started up again due to my friend trying to turn me on to the movie "thrive", I wrote that he should read a critical analysis of the movie (debunking) before he dedicates his whole life to it, and he got defensive. Thanks:
my point that i've made in the past , (which again is just a fundamental disagreement between you and i ) is that i believe that everything is subjective... there is no such thing as pure objectivity... everything, to thee most subtle level, is based upon an inkling that is subjective...i don't understand your examples of stuff we've talked about in the past :using time to prove that impericism does not exist.... what? please explain what you mean by this... don't recall ever getting into debating if "time" exists because it's made up... all that we have is now... the eternal nowness...sorry, i don't recall ever having made those claims... in fact, i think i've argued that words are actually all we have, or something to the effect that "the universe is made of words" Terrence McKenna's quote not mine : )using words to prove words do not exist.... never said that...finally, "debunking" something , to me, only means that one can then simply debunk the debunker... and unless it's done right in front of me, and then again, with a slight of hand , the debunking chain can just go round and round..i do "know" this... that whatever i choose to believe in, is my "reality" ... and the stronger the belief, the stronger my "reality" is... belief is EVERYTHING... and the more there is {ie. people in agreement, hence forth creating a "belief system ") then the stronger or seemingly more "real" or "infallible " or "irrefutable" that belief system is... we are making this all up... everything is made up... even so called "laws" like "gravity" etc... what if every single person on the planet, all at the exact same moment , stopped believing in this thing called "gravity" for, say 1 hour... i say we would all be floating... yep... that's what i believe...and this isn't even getting into the whole "ego" vrs "non ego" arguments!i know this because at my absolute deepest bedrock core, i believe {know} that life is not linear... i come from a very old lineage of human beings who have called themselves, in addition to many monikers ... a "mystic."what exactly does a mystic know? this :a mystic is someone who believes in existence beyond human comprehension; someone who values inner spiritual experience rather than relying on external "authorities" or "scripture." The mystic knows that there is direct access to limitless information, wisdom, possibilities and has direct access to taping into the field of infinite possibilities.
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This guy wants to believe as he pleases ... and yet he's relying on so many bedrock scientific principles that it is laughable, from the gravity which is holding him in his seat to those of semiconductor physics which allow his computer to work and for the two of you to have that conversation, and too many others to count. He can delude himself into any belief system he wants. Such won't change how the world works. Or, stated alternatively:
You have a right to your own opinions, but you do not have a right to your own facts.
-- Daniel Patrick Moynahan
This is my favorite quote:
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." -Aldous Huxley
"i do "know" this... that whatever i choose to believe in, is my "reality" ... and the stronger the belief, the stronger my "reality" is"
Reality is independent of what people might believe or not. If he seriously believes that he can create reality by his beliefs, then I would challenge him to never take a door to exit a building, but a 2nd story window.
Also, if gravity doesn't exist then that basically means that there is no Earth, no solar system, no moon, in fact it would be a universe unrecognizable to us.
Basically his whole argument seems to come down to some very silly assumptions and there are some hidden bits and pieces of arrogance in his text as well. How arrogant and self centered does one have to be to believe that the laws of nature are somehow dependent on the structure of the mind and not vice versa?
I personally think that as long as he believes that he is entitled to his own set of facts there is no real reason to even discuss these kind of matters with him. He seems to have found his "truth" and hold dearly to this truth for emotional reasons, as such you cannot pry his eyes open to reality without shattering the precious dream that he build inside his head.
I'd say it's time to give up.
I guess, if you're really a masochist, you could go the route of demanding demonstrations. Objective reality works. It's demonstrable. If he claims he can do all of this stuff, or that some people can, demand that he demonstrate that it works.
You're working with reality. He's working with reality+. He needs to demonstrate the +.
It would be interesting to ask him to demonstrate a tangible example of how his reality is different then yours. I think he is too far gone to reason with. I hope he is not a flying buddy or rock climbing partner.
"I hope he is not a flying buddy or rock climbing partner."
"Hey dude, if we believe it we can fly, you know!?"
Hmmm... I feel like I should have made a joke including a R. Kelly reference, I'm sure people would've pissed themselves.
Thanks for replying everyone. For the sake of efficiency I did not post our whole exchange. I just thought this email is the meat of his idea. So it may not be clear that I chose one thing to hammer on, which is; if this belief structure that constructs all our senses can validate is reliant on an progression of generations of belief then it is reliant on time. So I basically told him his idea that time is an illusion is reliant on time.
He came back with this (notice he uses the word EVOLVED then goes on to write that he could construct a sound "logic"). It's like he wants to challenge my point and then goes and does the same silly again:
about time... which is , very simply... i believe time is "made up" of course... {like everything else} : ) so i choose to participate in this man made idea, project called "time" ... otherwise, life on this plane, in this "civilization" in society, in "the world" would be extremely challenging... but that's all it is... made up... what i like better or what feels better is the notion of eternity... or just "nowness" i like that concept alot... all just ideas... beliefs, agreements...
What I mean is using EVOLVED shows that his idea is reliant on time... again. So do you think I should point this out to him or leave him be, he is a nice guy.
Keep him as a friend. Find another topic to discuss with him.
Yes, I think your right. Our friendship will never be the same since there will be a "don't go there" area. But that's life, have to grow up and accept people change. Next time he tries to get me to see "thrive" I'm just going to write, "okay" and screw it.
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The makers of Mac threw out the proposed Google Voice app for the iPhone a year ago, but apparently forgot to lock the backdoor as the new HTML 5 spec allows iPhoners use of Google Voice through mobile site google.com/voice/m.
The webapp works for any HTML5-supporting smartphone, specifically iPhones running a 3.0 OS and the Palm Pre, running Palm's OS. It basically functions in the same way as using Google Voice on your computer, and allows your to make calls (by syncing to your Google contact list), send texts and check voicemail.
An even bigger plus? Google Voice will actually dial out on your phone, where previously it would call your own phone before making any calls.
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Tonight at 8PM on M-ste Miura Daichi-san is going to be singing Kamen Rider Ex-Aid's theme song "EXCITE"!
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Eric Young Jr. talks about unique inside-the-park home run
LOS ANGELES — The Rockies have had 13 inside-the-park home runs in club history, but they never had one like this. Before Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill could find his seat after the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday, Eric Young Jr. lined a shot over center fielder Matt Kemp's head. Kemp chased it to the wall, but failed to corral it. The ball bounced back toward the infield, leaving Young chugging around the bases into the record books.
He's the first Rockie to hit a leadoff inside-the-parker.
"I wasn't thinking about it all until I saw (third base coach) Richie (Dauer) waving me home. I was like, 'We are going to do this,'^" Young said. "Before that I was thinking double, maybe triple or that it might be caught."
Eric Young Sr. hit an inside-the-park home run for the Rockies off the Cubs' Dan Plesac on April 23, 1994.
"That's pretty cool to share this (accomplishment) with my dad," Young Jr. said.
I am not sure of the complete list of father-son combos to hit inside-the-park HRs, but the Griffeys (Ken and Ken Jr.) Bonds (Bobby and Barry) and Gywnns (Tony and Tony Jr.) did it.
Young had easily his best series as a Rockie. Starting in the corner outfield spots and leading off with Michael Cuddyer on the DL, Young went 8-for-13 with five runs scored and an RBI. He also made a breathtaking catch in left field in the seventh-inning Wednesday to rob Hanley Ramirez of a hit.
The list of the Rockies' players to hit inside-the parkers includes: Ellis Burks (twice), Young, Young Jr., Mike Lansing, Larry Walker, Tom Goodwin, Clint Barmes (twice), Dustan Mohr (as pinch-hitter), Garrett Atkins (when two Padres collided in the outfield), Jeff Baker and Seth Smith.


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Tuesday, June 21
Golf Cracks TIME Magazine's Evil Sports List
But that's not all. TIME has placed the game of golf on its "Top 10 Evil Sports List." Golf is ranked No. 6.
"The aftermath of the U.S. Open may be all rosy sweet, what with Rory McIlroy's sensational victory, but don't get too caught up," writes Ishaan Tharoor. "Apart from being the sport of choice for scheming politicians and fat-cat businessmen, golf is quite frankly a waste of space. It devours the public commons, swallows up water—the preponderance of golf courses in arid places like the Arabian peninsula borders on the obscene—and indulges middle-class ennui the world over."
OK, a couple of things. First, I'm guessing Tharoor doesn't play golf and perhaps has never set foot on a golf course. That said, there can be a dark side to this game. As it's written, "What good is it for a man to become a scratch golfer, yet forfeit his soul?"
Tharoor and TIME have me considering a new evil sport. Below golf on the list are poker, the hunt, American football and wife-carrying races (who knew?). But I'd probably want to take up something more evil than golf just to be daring. Here's the top five: 1) Soccer, 2) Female Gymnastics, 3) Camel Racing, 4) Boxing, and 5) Bull Fighting.
Soccer involves too much running. Female gymnastics won't work for obvious reasons. Boxing has too much punching. Bull fighting has too much blood. I guess that leaves camel racing.
Anybody have a camel I can borrow?
−The Armchair Golfer
6 comments:
- Discover Golf said...
agreed the man clearly doesn't play golf. He does have a good point some courses aren't necessarily adhering to the best practices of eco consciousness. However, I think there has been big strides in the last few years by a lot of courses and players to cut down on what he is calling waste.
We should all listen to Ishaan Tharoor because ...? It bothers me the way the media in the USA gives a platform to any crackpot that espouses a position contrary to the mainstream.
- The Armchair Golfer said...
I think these kind of pieces are meant to stir things up. The list approach and hyperbolic title and copy are a gimmick. I don't take them too seriously.
- golfglutton said...
You're exactly right that this is a gimmick to gin up hits on Time's website. Say something absurd that will spark interest or annoy people, then divide the ridiculous article into 10 sections that people will click thru all 10 to be satisfied or even more annoyed. Pure trash.
- John said...
I agree golfglutton that it is pure trash. I have no doubt that many people out there that will believe strongly in the article. For me, golf is just too hard to resist.
- morrispark said...
I'm new to golf but jeeze, the article reads so dreadful. Sounds like this guy does not like golf at all.


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SEATTLE, Wash. – The Harvard women's basketball team downed Seattle, 69-55, Saturday afternoon at Connolly Center in the first meeting between the two programs. Four Crimson players scored in double digits as Harvard improved to 9-6 overall.
Miriam Rutzen recorded her first collegiate double-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists – all career highs. Brogan Berry tallied 16 points and led the team with four steals. Victoria Lippert and Emma Markley joined them in double figures with 14 and 13 points, respectively.
Turnovers plagued the Crimson during the first half, but Harvard managed to keep up with the RedHawks in the first 20 minutes, trailing by only eight at the break. Seattle scored first and Harvard answered with five straight points before the RedHawks played catch-up and the two teams battled back and forth for the lead for the next 15 minutes. The home team broke open a 19-19 tie with 5:43 on the clock, scoring the final eight points of the first half.
Berry and Rutzen lead the team with seven points apiece, as Harvard shot 30.4 percent from the floor.
Harvard erased a 10-point deficit in the second half using a 13-2 run to take a 32-31 lead with 15 minutes to play. Christine Matera sparked the Crimson run draining a three-pointer on a pass from Miriam Rutzen. On the next play, Rutzen rebounded on a Seattle miss and passed off to a driving a Christine Clark in the lane. Rutzen then stole the ball and dribbled in for two points of her own. Seattle hit a few shots to tie the game at 34, but the Crimson used the long ball and a series of fast break opportunities to get back on top and take create its own double-digit lead, 51-42, with nine minutes left.
The RedHawks used a pair of three-pointers and took advantage of Harvard fouls to cut the lead to 56-47 with just over six minutes to play. A three-point play from Lippert gave the Crimson a 10-point cushion with 5:24 on the clock.
The Crimson shot 45 percent for the game after hitting a 54.1 clip in the second stanza. Harvard outrebounded Seattle, 46-31, and had a season high in steals (12) and blocks (8).
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A solar-powered aircraft has taken off from northern California on the first leg of a planned journey to several US cities.
The Solar Impulse left Moffett Field in Mountain View just after dawn.
It plans to stop in Phoenix, Dallas, Washington and New York. Each flight leg will take 20 to 25 hours, with 10-day stops in each city.
The plane is powered by about 12,000 photovoltaic cells that cover massive wings and charge its batteries, allowing it to fly day and night without jet fuel. But its low weight makes it vulnerable to bad weather.
Its creators say solar planes will never replace fuel-powered commercial flights. The goal is to showcase the potential of solar power.
The plane has already impressed aviation fans in Europe.
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