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I admit it: I was a little tough on the first "Night at the Museum." My son and I disagree all the time on movies, yet I suppose it took his delight in the film's simple but surefire premise (to preteens especially) to make me reconsider. Also, repeated encounters with the movie on a family vacation after it came out on DVD didn't hurt. That's the key to revising an opinion upward a half-star or so: hammering repetition.
On the other hand: Is Shawn Levy Mr. Finesse when it comes to directing a special effects-driven comedy? No, he is not. And Ben Stiller has, you know, that, uh, ... way, ... I mean, of ... pausing ... for comic effect that drives me, maybe it's just ... me, but ... a little nuts.
Stiller can be a wickedly savvy actor; certainly he has greater range than he's yet explored. Just as certainly, he has a bit of a blind spot where his own mannerisms are concerned. He has every legal right to keep his hesitation waltz going as long as he's able. But just as George Clooney started getting really good once he got that "ER"-derived head-bobble under control, if Stiller finds a way to Jack Webb it and give it to us straight every so often, we'll listen to everything his characters have to say.
"Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" is breezier than the first "Museum," at least to me, which means in three years I'll be revising my opinion downward. Stiller reprises the role of Larry Daley, the Museum of Natural History night security guard who saved the day in the first film, making peace among the warring tribes and beasts and magically energized figurines. In this "Museum," screenwriters Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon depict Larry as newly successful. (He has his own home-security gadget company, though, apparently, Carla Gugino's Rebecca has left him.) He's a typical movie workaholic in need of a shake-up.
The setting for the first film, the grand old museum just off Central Park West in New York City, is being reworked as a virtual-reality playground. The old gang, including the mammoth Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), mini-cowboy Jed (Owen Wilson) and micro-Roman Octavius (Steve Coogan), are being shipped off for storage in the bowels of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. As the overexploited antagonist, an Egyptian man-god bent on world domination, Hank Azaria goes the full Boris Karloff. (He also does voice work as Rodin's Thinker and the Abe Lincoln statue from the Lincoln Memorial.) Throw in the Tuskegee Airmen, Ivan the Terrible and Al Capone, and you've got enough characters to pad out two additional sequels.
It's a measure of the script's limitations that, as Ivan, Christopher Guest warrants not a single amusing line. The movie radically improves whenever Amy Adams pops up as aviatrix Amelia Earhart. The flying sequences involving the Wright Brothers' original Kitty Hawk beaut give the film a real lift. And there's an unexpectedly wiggy vignette early on when various paintings and photographs spring to life, and Stiller and Adams slip inside the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photo of the sailor and the nurse on V-J Day. Clever idea and, for a Levy film, elegant execution. I wish other jokes didn't depend so much on anachronism (Azaria's sibilant bully using words like "bummer," for example).
Nothing elegant about Adams here, but she's terrific--a sparkling screen presence. Her Earhart hoists this big-budget sequel above the routine. In the battle for the Smithsonian she's the winner, and that's no bunk.


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Lincoln has been named a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 34th consecutive year. year. Lincoln also received a Tree City Growth Award for continuing demonstrated commitment and progress in managing more than 130,000 public trees along streets and in parks.
"We're pleased to again have Lincoln's commitment to public trees recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation," said Lynn Johnson, Director of the City Parks and Recreation Department, which manages the City's public trees. "Trees contribute in many ways to our quality of life. The spring flowering trees lining many of our streets are particularly beautiful this year, and remind us that the trees we enjoy today are the result of planning and care over many years."
To qualify for the Tree City USA designation, a community must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters:
More information on Lincoln's Community Forester program, including how to request a no-cost permit to plant street trees, is available at parks.lincoln.ne.gov.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the national Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. More information is available at arborday.org/TreeCityUSA.
"Communities that are honored with a Tree City USA designation and a Growth Award make a strong commitment to planting and caring for trees, and we applaud their efforts." said John Rosenow, chief executive and founder of the Arbor Day Foundation. "We also commend a community's elected officials, volunteers and its citizens for providing needed care for its trees. They recognize that trees provide number environmental, economical and health benefits for the community every day."

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In an effort to draw attention to some of America's most pristine waters, two artists with a penchant for preservation have made their way to the Louisiana marsh. With thirty photographs by C.C. Lockwood and thirty paintings by Rhea Gary, Marsh Mission was inspired by the hope that art will stir concern for Louisiana's vanishing wetlands. For an entire year, Lockwood immersed himself in the wetlands, living in a houseboat. Sometimes joined by Gary, Lockwood covered 5,000 miles capturing the quiet, hidden activity of the wetlands with breathtaking detail. The book inspired the LSU Museum of Art traveling exhibition Vanishing Wetlands (on display at the Louisiana State Museum - Patterson, May 5 - July 29, 2006).
"The people of Louisiana are more aware now than ever of the importance of preserving the wetlands. C.C. Lockwood brings it to another level, showing us all that the wetlands are not just important from an ecological standpoint, but are also beautiful and magical places worth saving,"
said Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, who oversees the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the parent agency of the Louisiana State Museum.
Presently, C.C. Lockwood is working on a book entitled Atchafalaya Basin Revisited and covering hurricane damage to the Louisiana Coast. However, throughout his career, Lockwood has established himself as the premier chronicler of the natural wonders of Louisiana and the Gulf
Region. Lockwood has published ten books such as Discovering America, Around the Bend and A Mississippi River Adventure, among others. His work can be seen in the National Geographic and the Smithsonian as well as thousands of other magazines, books, and advertisements. Lockwood is
the recipient of the Louisiana Literary Award's Book of the Year, the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award, Louisiana Public Broadcasting's Louisiana Legend, and inducted into the LSU Alumni Association's Hall of Distinction.
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Blog of Dr. Miland Brown that features different aspects of world history. Not everything can be covered but sites dealing with any historical issue or topic are possible future posts. Also includes sites which discuss teaching history. Dr. Brown is an academic in North America.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Antikythera Mechanism - An Ancient Greek Computer
However, I will still a bit taken aback to learn that the ancient Greeks had invented a computer. In 1901, divers working off the isle of Antikythera found the remains of a clocklike mechanism 2,000 years old. The mechanism now appears to have been a device for calculating the motions of stars and planets. This device is now known as the Antikythera Mechanism and it is recognized as being a mechanical analog computer.
In the June 1959 issue of Scientific American, Derek J. de Solla Price wrote about this in his article An Ancient Greek Computer. Price wrote, "From the evidence of the fragments one can get a good idea of the appearance of the original object. Consisting of a box with dials on the outside and a very complex assembly of gear wheels mounted within, it must have resembled a well- made 18th-century clock. Doors hinged to the box served to protect the dials, and on all available surfaces of box, doors and dials there were long Greek inscriptions describing the operation and construction of the instrument. At least 20 gear wheels of the mechanism have been preserved, including a very sophisticated assembly of gears that were mounted eccentrically on a turntable and probably functioned as a sort of epicyclic or differential, gear-system. " (p. 60).
The computer has continued to be studied since then. It has been in the news recently as scientists have managed to decipher most of the text on the device. The Times of India reported, "After deciphering most of the text they found the device was indeed made to calculate the position of certain stars, the known planets, the Sun and Moon, and to predict astronomical phenomena."
What does this mean? Not only do we have proof of an ancient computer but it also shows that the Greeks understood that the Earth and the Sun were not the center of the Universe. The Times of India article noted this, "Because if the investigators are correct it would mean that at least some Greeks had already adopted the heliocentric view of the solar system as opposed to the prevailing Aristotelian doctrine which put Earth and humanity at the centre of the cosmos."
This computer makes me wonder what other advanced devices the Greeks and other ancient civilizations may have made but which are now lost. The Dark Ages in Europe resulted in the loss of a lot of knowledge and scientific know how. If the Dark Ages had not occurred, would the world be more scientifically advanced now? I know I am speculating in alternate history here but before I heard about the Antikythera Mechanism, I though an ancient Greek computer was alternate history too...
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- Robin said...
This device has fascinated me since I first learned of it in college. It really proves that ancient civlizations were just as intelligent and capable as we are, in "modern times". Like you, I wonder what other innovations have been lost, and how they would have changed the course of history if they had been able to be developed.
It's funny, I just posted a blog post about this on my Suite 101 page this morning. I have been reading about it in the news lately, and couldn't wait to share it (I won't post the link - I don't want you to think I am spamming you!)!
I love your site, BTW!
- Miland said...
Thanks for the note. I have checked out your blog and will post the link here for you.
It is The Antikythera Mechanism.


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Introduce and transfer technology for subsurface application of dry manure to key sub-watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, simultaneously addressing agricultural production limitations and water-quality concerns associated with dry manure application in reduced tillage systems.
The project will be conducted in seven sub-watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to test and deliver subsurface application technology to farmers, and will serve as a centerpiece of coordinated nutrient management efforts. In each sub-watershed, local team leaders will work with conservation districts, extension, and private-sector partners to test and refine the performance of a prototype subsurface applicator. This tractor-drawn implement, known as the "ARS Poultry Litter Subsurfer," will be tested in field trials on commercial farms and research stations to quantify and demonstrate agronomic and environmental benefits. The project will be conducted over 27 months, with the first 6 months primarily dedicated to manufacturing the prototype applicators and preparation of other project materials, while the bulk of field activities and technology transfer will occur in the final 21 months. Working with the applicator manufacturer, adjustments will be made to individual applicators to address conditions in each of the sub-watersheds to ensure the best possible performance. Field trials will be initiated on three to five farms per sub-watershed to test the performance of the applicator relative to two conventional options: surface application and no application. With farmer participation, N- and P-based rates of dry manure application will be evaluated by monitoring yield, soil, and plant-tissue quality. The impact of subsurface application on environmental variables will be quantified using a two-phased approach. In the first phase, loss of nutrients through runoff and volatilization will be directly measured and compared for subsurface application and conventional surface application, generating data on sediment and nutrient loads as well as ammonia-N emissions to the atmosphere. In the second phase, measurements from the first phase will be used to develop efficiency factors for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Technology transfer is the ultimate goal of this project, and all major agricultural stakeholders in the sub-watersheds will be engaged in the process. Outreach activities aimed at organizing interested parties will be initiated in each of the project sub-watersheds. A variety of informational media will be used to garner interest/support, including brochures, a web page, and informational video. Inaugural meetings will transition into on-farm trials, demonstrations, field days, and equipment loans. Working with extension, SWCD, state and federal programs, recommendations will be developed for use of the subsurface applicator by farmers.


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Cookbooks galore.
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to find a good recipe.
Here are my Top 3 Tips for Finding a Good Recipe:
- Look for ingredients your family enjoys.
- Look for ingredients you regularly cook with, but perhaps are used in a different way.
- Look for strong reviews or comments of people who have actually made the recipe with success.
When I look at recipes online, I go by these three item all the time. If there are recipes that use ingredients we don't regularly have on hand, or ingredients that we don't like, that's not going to be a recipe for us.
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Adding, "We have married priests, practice birth control, and can get divorced and remarried" scores points with Protestants and all but the most conservative Catholics.
We have married priests, practice birth control, and can get divorced and remarried" scores points with Protestants and all but the most conservative Catholics. I also asked "Have you ever seen The Deerhunter?" until "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" came out. Both movies help provide a "visual."
Ditto for birth control. (And for the record, artificial insemination, as long as the husband is the donor.
I don't think that artificial insemination is ok (even with the husband as the donor)--articifical insemination has some serious flaws. First, you normally have to create many embryos and not all of them are ever implanted--hence the rest are murdered. Second, how do you get the semen? The man usually has to masturbate to get that; strike two. Third, you are conceiving a child outside of the act of procreation--strike three. All in all, it is NOT something that the Orthodox Church should condone!
I guess what is bothersome to me about an outright condemnation is ignoring that an Orthodox couple might actually do this under the guidance of their priest. And that perhaps you might be missing a key element - intent. Surely a couple forced to this alternative are doing so in the sanctity of their union and with Love.
Well, you know, everyone is able financially to have more. You're able to right now; you just have to put that fertility ahead of your ambitions or your lifestyle or whatever justifies limiting childbearing.
It is better both to attain the good and to keep the purification. But if it be impossible to do both it is surely better to be a little stained with your public affairs than to fall altogether short of grace; just as I think it better to undergo a slight punishment from father or master than to be put out of doors; and to be a little beamed upon than to be left in total darkness. And it is the part of wise men to choose, as in good things the greater and more perfect, so in evils the lesser and lighter. Wherefore do not overmuch dread the purification. For our success is always judged by comparison with our place in life by our just and merciful Judge; and often one who is in public life and has had small success has had a greater reward than one who in the enjoyment of liberty has not completely succeeded; as I think it more marvellous for a man to advance a little in fetters, than for one to run who is not carrying any weight; or to be only a little spattered in walking through mud, than to be perfectly clean when the road is clean. To give you a proof of what I have said:- Rahab the harlot was justified by one thing alone, her hospitality,(Jos. 6:25; James 2:25) though she receives no praise for the rest of her conduct; and the Publican was exalted by one thing, his humility, (Luke 18:14) though he received no testimony for anything else; so that you may learn not easily to despair concerning yourself. - St. Gregory the Theologian, Oration 40, 19
As to that aspect of it, I often think of the words of St. Gregory the Theologian...
As a mother of five, ordered by her cardiologist never to have any more children (had to get special permission from the head nun at the hospital to get the tubal during the c-section for the twins)
Secondly, one of the biggest problems with artificial insemination which has led Christian Ethicists to reject it is that in the process making the test-tube babies, multible "spare" human embyros are conceived and either murdered or handed over for research and then destroyed. Is it worth it to conceive and murder several of one's own children in order to have a child or two? Better: is it moral?
This post gave me autism.
Dear Phil,You could very well be right. I will look deeper into this. Untill I read otherwise, I will assume that I stand corrected. Thanks for pointing this out. Of course there are other objections that are raised about artificial insemination.
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Katie's few inches
A few inches shorter, right?
Katie Holmes was in South Africa shooting The Giver while all the major details from Tom Cruise's deposition with Bauer Media (IN TOUCH, LIFE&STYLE) were being released over the last couple of weeks. She's back now in New York, as least for the weekend, and …the hair is a few inches shorter, right? Or she took her extensions out. As we've learned, you can't assume anything is real anymore. Certainly not hair.
As for Katie's reaction to all the sh-t coming out about her ex-husband, she tweeted this quote the other day, which everyone took to be a shot at him. I dunno. People put that inspiration sh-t on Twitter all the time. Not sure we could call that a direct hit.
To me, what's more telling is the other photo she tweeted here:
With the caption:
My gentle wakeup call from some sweet dreams... #thegivermovie
Those look like a child's hands. Suri's hands? And when Tom's being accused of abandoning his daughter, preferring Xenu over his own blood, that's the kind of picture that says I'm the only parent this girl actually needs.
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Excessive exposure to loud music may cause damage to your hearing. Remember to give your ears a break. It's a good idea to wear ear-plugs too.
A note on "Noise" – by "Deaf Geoff" Markson, ex-sound engineer to the stars.
Music's a big part of Glastonbury. A lot of people come mainly to listen to the bands. Lucky bastards. It's like this: nowadays there is a piece of legislation called the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. Loosely speaking, the regulations say that in any environment where workers are normally exposed to sound levels of 80 dB(A) or over, employers are obliged to warn staff of the dangers of cumulative sound pressure hearing loss, and provide them with ear protection. There's also an absolute maximum exposure for staff, after taking hearing protection into account, of 87 dB. You can find out more information at the Action on Hearing Loss website.
These regulations haven't always been around, and lots of people my age who have been surrounded by rock and roll all their lives wish they had; they make people aware of the dangers of being exposed to high noise levels for long periods. Most younger sound engineers now wear ear protection at all times at an event except when they are doing their mix. Makes sense. And you will see other people around stages wearing ear plugs most of the time too.
But festival-goers are not at work – you can expose yourself to whatever sound levels you wish! So can I make a suggestion? If you love music and want to continue enjoying it for years to come, look after your ears. Be aware that in front of the PA stacks at nearly all of the music stages at Glastonbury, even the smaller ones, you will be exposed to extreme noise levels. Your ears can deal with it – for a short while. But if you are going to spend a long time at the stages remember to give your ears a break.
If you've watched one band from right in front of the PA, try watching the next one from by the mixing position. And if you're determined to spend all day in the Dance Tent or right by the speaker stacks of one of the big stages, get some funky-coloured ear-plugs. They are the coolest thing to wear this year: it shows you're a real music-lover. See the Action on Hearing Loss stall next to the Pyramid, and pick up some ear plugs.
Personal sound systems
Please don't bring your own sound system – the Festival has music pretty well covered. The campsites are patrolled for rogue systems, which will be confiscated.
Induction Loops
Induction loops are provided for hearing aid users in the Cabaret tent, Theatre tent, Cinema tent, SSS tent and in the Action on Hearing Loss stall (if you face the Pyramid Stage the stall is on the right). And also this year, in the Information point at the Meeting Point (open 24hrs). Look for the T symbol.
BSL Interpreters will be available through the welfare team for use in an emergency by any BSL user who needs to communicate with Festival staff or volunteers. (The sign language interpreters are not available to interpret performances or non-emergency conversations).
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A few months ago I heard some whispers that the super cute and stylish Have you met Miss Jones was planning on launching a bridal specific store aptly called Miss Jones in love.
Well guess what popped up in my inbox today?
The brand spanking new website showcasing some beautiful pieces available to style your wedding to perfection.
I actually used some pieces from Miss Jones to style our feature table at One Fine Day. (see the sneaky pineapple?)
And below are some of my fav pieces from the new collection. All available from the website.
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Boston Market Enters the Burger Wars
Boston Market is diving into the burger wars with the launch of its BLT Rotisserie Chicken Burger. CEO George Michel stops by MoneyBeat to explain. Photo: Boston Market.
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Trump's 'Not Happy' with the Border Deal. Why He'll Probably Sign It Anyway.
Lawmakers Scramble to Avert Another Government Shutdown
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Trump on the $22 Trillion National Debt: 'Growth Will Straighten It Out'By Michael Rainey
President Trump was asked at his wide-ranging press conference Friday about the roughly $2 trillion increase in public debt during the first two years of his administration: Question: Let me also ask...
A Modest Start for the Space ForceBy Michael Rainey
The Pentagon is expected to request about $270 million for the Space Force in its 2020 budget, according to a preliminary Department of Defense memo reviewed by Space News' Sandra Erwin. The funds...
Trump's Risky Plan to Get $8 Billion for His Wall
He really did it. President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency in an attempt to bypass Congress and redirect existing funds toward construction of his promised wall along the southern...
The Great Debt Debate: How Dangerous Is It?By Michael Rainey
MIT economist Olivier Blanchard caused a stir in fiscal circles last month with an academic paper suggesting that current levels of public debt may be less worrisome than many experts think (see our...
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Roses are red, Violets are blue, President Trump will sign the spending deal and declare a national emergency too. OK, it's not the most romantic of gestures, but you could call it a Valentine's Day...
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Federal tax revenues fell by 0.4 percent to $3.33 trillion in 2018, the first year under the new tax law, The Treasury Department said Wednesday. The drop in revenues, combined with a 4.4 percent...
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Lawmakers are scrambling to finalize their compromise package on spending and border security — and resolve a few lingering differences — but once they're done, President Trump is expected to...
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No Doubt Marketing offers article and blog writing services. We are always on the cutting edge of SEO and content writing by keeping up with all the changes in the industry.
Our target audience is any webmaster, business owner or site developer. We work with both large and small companies as well as lone webmasters. We target anyone looking to improve their website with custom content either for SEO purposes or for readability.
Looking for a professional, clean, modern and sleek design for my site.
Just need a home page.
There should be a large nav bar, with the following options:
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I would like a space for a blog/articles to be shown on the homepage (just a linked title and maybe 1 sentence of description. I do NOT want this to be the focus of the home page)
I want a spot for a video.
I want a place for me to put the logos of current and past clients.
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http://www.threadless.com/ (really, really like this design if it could be make professional enough. It would have to be changed a bit and simplified. But I like it)
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What are temples?
Since the time of Solomon, temples have had the same purposes, including bringing people closer to God.
Holy temples are as necessary today as they were anciently when they served as sacred locations to make promises to God (covenants), perform holy ordinances, and to be taught by God. Today in over 140 temples worldwide, Church members do those same things. In these temples, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints find opportunities for peaceful reflection and for learning more about God's plan of happiness for His children. Through the power of the priesthood, members are married for time and eternity and perform proxy baptisms for their ancestors who died without enjoying the blessings of this saving ordinance.
The temple is a beautiful, serene place, and it is unique among buildings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church members gather in meetinghouses for weekly worship services. There, they enrich their lives by studying the gospel; they minister and serve among each other. But they attend the temple in part to bless and serve those who've gone before them. Every person who has lived on the earth is entitled to the opportunity to receive the blessings of eternal life and eternal family relations. Performing temple work by proxy for those who have gone on before allows God's blessings to extend to all of His children.
To enter holy temples, faithful Church members obtain a temple recommend by affirming their personal worthiness with a leader of their congregation.
In order to enter the temple Church members must have a temple recommend. To qualify for this recommend, Church members must live their religion diligently. This faithfulness also serves as good preparation for the sacred work they will do in the temple. Being sealed eternally to their families is a source of immeasurable happiness, and it brings them closer to God and to each other as well.
Symbolically, within the temple, the earth touches the divine, and members can feel a serenity that is enhanced by the beautiful structure. Builders take great care in the construction of these sacred temples, the most renowned of which is the Salt Lake Temple, a towering granite edifice that took 40 years to complete. Built in the 1800s, this historic temple required tremendous sacrifice by early Church members, who dedicated their labor and resources to its creation. Like the other sacred houses of the Lord that have since been built, this remarkable building contains several rooms that have sacred purposes. There is a celestial room, which symbolizes heaven; sealing rooms, where a man and woman are sealed together as husband and wife for eternity; ordinance rooms, where Church members learn more about God's plan for our happiness; and a baptismal font, where members are baptized as proxies for those who died without the opportunity to receive this necessary saving ordinance for themselves.
Just as many religious people around the world wear symbolic items of clothing, Church members wear sacred garments to remind them of the covenants they made in the temple.
The symbolism of the temple garment reflects the rich symbolism found in the temple. Faithful attendants of temples revere these structures with the same respect that the temple of Solomon received in ancient times. In 1 Kings 7, readers can learn of the painstaking effort required to build that ancient temple. Now, as then, the finest materials and most skilled craftspeople are employed to render these sanctuaries as fitting tributes to God and to the work that goes on inside these sacred walls. The Savior will one day return again to the earth and establish His kingdom. In the meantime, temples serve as sacred structures where Church members perform needed ordinances and connect their families together for the eternities. They are a beautiful, temporal reminder of what is to come.
Why do we need a temple?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has meetinghouses all over the world; you may have seen one near you.
Church members worship in meetinghouses around the world, and nonmembers are always welcome to participate. These buildings might be a neighborhood chapel or even a space in a busy city building. It's in these meetinghouses that members of the Church gather for various meetings, including Sunday services and weekly activities.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also has temples. Temples are different than meetinghouses. Even from the exterior, it's apparent that a temple is intended to stand apart from the world. Literally a house of God, the temple is where members of the Church go to commune with Heavenly Father, feel His presence, and make covenants with Him that have eternal significance.
The temple is designated as a holy place, a site of beauty, peace, and purpose, worthy of God's presence. As such, people who enter the temple are asked to be pure in heart and spiritually prepared for this sacred venue. That does not mean that those who attend the temple are perfect. Rather, they are striving to keep God's commandments and the promises they made at baptism. Going to the temple is a demonstration of personal faith and a deep, ongoing commitment to God's plan.
How do temples provide peace and happiness?
Of the many temples in the world, each is unique in appearance and structure. But inside, all temples embody a spirit of complete peace and reverence.
The tranquility found in a temple is not lost on those who visit during a public open house before a temple is dedicated, or even by those who simply walk around the grounds. The temple is a quiet, holy place where we can seek answers to prayers, reflect on life and its priorities, and learn eternal truths about the purpose of our time here on earth.
The temple helps us understand God's expectations for His children from an eternal perspective. In temples baptisms are performed for ancestors to give deceased relatives the opportunity to accept blessings of eternity. It is also in the temple that husbands, wives, and children are sealed so that they can remain a family even after this life. It is this desire for united, enduring relationships with loved ones and with God that draws people to the temple and its eternal, binding promises.


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So close, yet so so far away. Finishing with a record of 24-21-3, the 2013 Winnipeg Jets ended the season with 51 points – a mere four short of the New York Islanders and that highly coveted playoff spot. Unfortunately those four points have changed the tone of Jets fans everywhere from glee and hope to reflection and questioning, and thus here I am writing a review on the season rather than a preview of the newly-branded Winnipeg Jets first playoff matchup.
Buckle up, folks. Throughout this week I'm going to work my way through the forwards, defensemen, goalies, and finish with a summary and my opinions on this season. Today, I go over the Winnipeg Jets defence.
(Big thanks to behindthenet, nhl.com, stats.hockeyanalysis.com, capgeek, and leftwinglock.com for all the upcoming numbers)
The Jets defense has been quite the story to follow all season long. Injuries continuously opened the door on the blue line, leading to players slotted in positions with which they weren't comfortable or capable.
The Top Pairing?
One injury that created opportunities was that to Tobias Enstrom. After signing a 5 year extension worth $5.75 million/year in the offseason, Enstrom looked like a magician to start the season. He opened the year with 12 points over an 8 game point streak, leading the Jets power play to an explosive start alongside his partner Dustin Byfuglien. Then for a second season in a row, the injury bug set in. He would only end up playing 22 games all season and record only 3 more points for a total of 15, still leaving him third in defenseman scoring. On a team that relies heavily on the blue line for offensive production, that's not exactly what you like to hear.
The trickle down effect of Toby's injuries really showed in two places. First was the power play. After a strong start, it became absolutely stagnant and the Jets ended the season with a power play clicking at a horrid 13.8% for 30th in the league. Second was the effect on Dustin Byfuglien's season. Buff had a very "Byfuglien-esk" season offensively this year, finishing with 8 goals and 20 assists for 28 points. This placed him 7th among the league for defensive scoring, but on pace for 13 points less (over an 82 game season) than he would have accumulated last year (if not for injury). The true problems arose in his defensive responsibilities. Although he finished the season with a positive corsi rating (4.7), his 5-on-5 goals against per 20 minutes (GA20) jumped from 0.834 with Enstrom to 1.016 without him, and his corsi for percentage (CF%) dropped from 52.1% to 49.4%. Not to mention he was often irresponsible by eye. He often missed assignments, struggled in front of his own net, and just never seemed comfortable with Grant Clitsome.
Gary Lawless recently wrote an article in the Free Press expressing how it may be time to move Byfuglien, especially if he doesn't truly commit himself to becoming a superstar. Buff is currently locked in with the Jets through the 2016 season with a modified no trade clause (the Jets can request a list of 5 teams), but I'm still not convinced that moving him is the best option. With the Jets moving into the West next season, they are going to need big physical bodies to be able to compete with teams like the Blues and Blackhawks. Getting Dustin a full season with Enstrom may see him regain some of his missing defence, and the Jets truly rely on his shot from the blue line on the power play. That being said, the Jets cannot wait for his value to diminish completely. Therefore, should things not go well up to the trade deadline next year, it may then be the time to consider moving him. He could be a valuable piece for a lot of teams looking to make a run and the Jets could really get a lot for the big guy.
Hated Hainsey
Was there a single player on the Jets this season hated more by fans than Ron Hainsey? Maybe it was his face being plastered all over the lockout as the face of the NHLPA, or maybe it was the occasional gruesome turnover, but Ron Hainsey served this season as the Jets fans whipping boy. Personally, I do not think it was entirely deserved. Was he overpaid? At a $4.5 mil cap hit, probably yes. Did he have some horrific moments that resulted in goals? Definitely. Was he forced to play in positions that he may not be suited for any longer? I would think so, yes. Yet with all that being said, people refuse to notice the role that Ron Hainsey played on this Jets team. He may have had the worst relative corsi among the Jets defense at -8.7, but he also had the lowest offensive zone start percentage at 44.2%, and faced the toughest competition night in and night out with a relative corsi quality of competition (Corsi Rel QoC) rating of 1.144. Despite all of that he wasn't last in on-ice save percentage. In fact, he was sixth of nine, finishing ahead of Bogosian, Enstrom, and Redmond. Now admittedly, that may mean nothing. But, it could also point to the fact that more often than not he keeps opponents (mostly top line guys) away from a rather shaky goaltender. He clearly earned Claude Noel's trust and was one of the most stable defensemen, as he was the only one to play at least 45 (he played 47) of the 48 games.
A lot has been spoken of Hainsey's expiring contract this offseason. Fans were rather distraught at the fact that Hainsey was not moved at the trade deadline, and in most cases rightly so. Teams were overpaying for defensive defensemen and should he leave the team for nothing, it will sting long term. That being said, I would not be surprised if Ron Hainsey returns next season in a Jets uniform. Assuming he faces reality and accepts less money (I would be okay with a max of $2 mil) Hainsey can provide another reliable body for the Jets, and if needed allow a player such as Jacob Trouba to develop in the AHL for a year. It will be something worth watching for sure.
Big Bad Bogo
Zach Bogosian started this season on the IR following off season wrist surgery, but came back and didn't really seem to miss a beat. He spent most of the season paired up with the much-despised Ron Hainsey, and quite frankly had very similar looking stats. He finished 7th of 9 in relative corsi with a -5.0 rating (Derek Meech was between him and Hainsey at -7.1), while facing almost identical competition with a Corsi Rel QoC of 1.115. Bogosian does make some of the same mistakes as Hainsey, pinches at inopportune moments and has the occasional giveaway. Yet, people love Bogo. Why? Well I can think of three main reasons. First, Zach's age. He is only 22 years old, and is still learning and developing as a player. He has shown at times that he can and will be an amazing defenseman and at such a young age, his potential is still huge. Second are his offensive skills. For the mistakes that Bogosian does make, he proved the ability offensively to make up for it. He finished this season with 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points in 33 games, ranking him fourth among the Jets blue line. Not great, but considering he was coming off of wrist surgery and was constantly being placed in defensive situations they are solid offensive numbers. FInally, Bogosian's dominance on the ice. He may be young. but he carries himself with an aggressive, experienced attitude. He will make that big hit, stands his ground, and although he may not fight often, he does when he feels it is needed. Personally, I would much prefer he be wearing the 'A' in replace of Byfuglien, as I think he truly deserves it. He always shows up to play and the team looks to him for that needed spark and dependability.
Bogosian is another defenseman in need of a contract this offseason as he enters RFA status. When you look at the foundational pieces for the Jets future, he is a major pillar, and I believe that he deserves to get paid long term. I would expect the Jets to want to give him similar term and dollars to Toby Enstrom, but the fear of his late season concussion and the reduction of the salary cap may result in a smaller overall dollar amount.
The Star That Never Was
Further along the "injured player" storyline, it would be impossible not to mention Zach Redmond. Following the injury to Toby Enstrom, and before Zach Bogosian returned from his off season wrist surgery, the Jets brought up little-known Zach Redmond, and boy, did he ever explode onto the scene. He was very sheltered by Coach Claude Noel in that he tended to only match up against bottom line guys (Corsi Rel Qoc of -1.443) and split his zone starts 50-50 offensive to defensive, but he truly took advantage of that role. Over eight games he tallied a goal and three assists (including an assist on an overtime winner), and had a staggering relative corsi rating of 21.3 (Yes, I realize it's a small sample size, but it is impressive none the less). Then, tragedy struck. He had his femoral artery severed during a morning skate in Carolina. An injury that almost took his life, and was sure to have him away from hockey for a good 6+ months. Yet somehow, someway, he managed to get himself healed and healthy before the end of the year, and spent a few games with the St. John's Ice Caps to close out the season. If that doesn't show something of his work ethic, determination, and just passion for the game I don't know what does. It is seemingly a miracle and by far the best "feel good" story of this season.
Redmond is another guy in need of a contract for next year, but it would be hard to argue giving him similar dollars (~$875,000) for one or two years to see if he can do it again for real. He may not be a to pairing guy, but with Jacob Trouba coming up, and with players such as Bogosian, Enstrom, and Byfuglien, a strong third pairing guy alongside Mark Stuart may be exactly what the Jets need.
Decision Time
The Jets really do have a lot of players to look and at to consider keeping or letting walk going into next season. The Jets finished 25th overall in goals against this year, 21st in 5 on 5 goals for/goals against ratio and despite a lot of that falling on Ondrej Pavelec's shoulders, they have to be better as a group. Outside of those players previously highlighted, Grant Clitsome (UFA), Derek Meech (UFA), Paul Postma (RFA), and Arthurs Kulda (RFA) all require contracts for next year. Grant Clitsome played much better down the stretch this season and has overall been an interesting case as outlines by our own Kevin McCartney here. I don't feel as if he works well with Dustin Byfuglien, as they both are way too offensively focused, but he does provide some benefit in the right positions (power play, second or third pairing), and should warrant a resigning. Especially if Chevy cannot wrap up Hainsey. Derek Meech and Paul Postma are both players that are not going to make much money, and players that I wouldn't be too worried about losing. If they are willing to sign AHL level or two-way contracts, that's great. If not, I think it is the time to let them walk. Arthurs Kulda was brought back to the Jets from oversea's midway through the season, and most likely due to a lack of practice time was never given a chance in a game. I don't see the point in paying him this year if the Jets did not have intentions of bringing him back next year for a shot during a proper training camp, so I'll reserve my judgements for a future date.
You cannot forget players Mark Stuart, who provides an abundance of grit and aggression on that third pairing, and the young gun Jacob Trouba who Jets fans are anxious to see make the team next year. Training camp next year will be a competitive one, and that may be something this team really needs to take a step forward on the blue line.


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Well, Julia showed her's so you may as well see mine. I've provided a complete description of the contents on flickr , with notes detailing all.
My dear tools are conveniently housed in a clear half moon shaped bag which once held a cosmetics gift, long-long ago. Plastic yes, but I can see everything, which I like. I go for circles. I'm missing post-its which are usually in there, used for marking where I am on a chart.
People are most curious about the compass...I say it never hurts to know what direction you're going. The bonus? it is spot on for this years Project Spectrum: Cardinal Directions.
My friend Beth gave me this snazzy "Tone Up" box, perfect for my favorite Clover "pac man" markers.
And where would I be without my chi-chi-chi-chibi? Holding some deadly sharp pointed things and my treasured bent tapestry needle. I scorned these bent needles until Sally Melville showed the the way, and I've never looked back. They make a world of difference in seaming and other tricky sewing.


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From: American Lung Association
Nearly half of all Americans — more than 147 million — live in counties in the U.S. where ozone or particle pollutions levels make the air unhealthy to breathe, according to the American Lung Association's "State of the Air 2014" report released today. The 15th annual national report card shows that while the nation overall continued to reduce particle pollution, a pollutant recently found to cause lung cancer, poor air quality remains a significant public health concern and a changing climate threatens to make it harder to protect human health. Especially alarming is that levels of ozone (smog), a powerful respiratory irritant and the most widespread air pollutant, were much worse than in the previous year's report."We are happy to report continued reduction of year-round particle pollution across the nation, thanks to cleaner diesel fleets and cleaner power plants," said Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association. "However, this improvement represents only a partial victory. We know that warmer temperatures increase risk for ozone pollution, so climate change sets the stage for tougher challenges to protect human health. We must meet these challenges head on to protect the health of millions of Americans living with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. All of us —everyone in every family—have the right to healthy air."
Key "State of the Air 2014" findings include:
– Nearly half of the people in the United States (147.6 million) live in counties with unhealthy levels of either ozone or particle pollution.
– More than 27.8 million people (8.9%) in the United States live in 17 counties with unhealthful levels of all pollutants measured in the report.
– Twenty-two of the 25 most ozone-polluted cities in the 2014 report — including Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago — had more high ozone days on average when compared to the 2013 report.
– Thirteen of the 25 cities with the worst year-round particle pollution reached their lowest levels yet, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Bakersfield.
Once again, Los Angeles remains the metropolitan area with the worst ozone pollution, a ranking it has held in all but one of the 15 State of the Air reports. Fresno-Madera, Calif. moved to the top of both lists for most polluted for particle pollution. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Bangor, ME, Bismarck, ND, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, and Salinas, Calif., were named the "cleanest cities" for having no days with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution and for being among the 25 cities with the lowest year-round particle levels. – via ENN


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Mayor Don Wesely today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for December 2002 to Becky Seth, a Naturalist with the Pioneers Park Nature Center. The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
Seth was nominated by Nancy Furman, Nature Center Coordinator, in the category of productivity. Furman says Seth has a strong work ethic, pays great attention to detail and has high standards for programs, classes, collections and exhibits. Seth worked on the 25th anniversary celebration for the Hyde Observatory and writes articles for the Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln Kids and the 55+ program.
"Not only is Becky organized, but she also helps our core staff and teacher/naturalists be prepared and organized," wrote Furman in her nomination. "Her versatile workload also consists of digging (in the ground) right beside her volunteers in the gardens, preparing unique and delicious herb treats for a classy herb tea and draping on a costume for Spooktacular. Becky is very passionate about educating the community about our environment and communicates a sense of wonder and joy when doing it."
The other categories in which employees can be nominated are loss prevention, customer relations, safety and valor. All City employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected officials and some managers. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public.
Nomination forms are available from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department, which oversees the awards program. All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor. Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.
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Noriko525 wrote:So.. I came on here to update the thread and tell non-San Fran people to stop looking for it... and then I noticed that RuffMuttz saw it at her Costco and she's located in Texas?
Yep. I live in Dallas and the store I saw it at was in Plano off of 75. A friend of mine lives in Midlothian and she said her closest store does not have it either. I guess I am just lucky?? I have to get food again in a couple of weeks and plan to switch my dogs to this food at that time. I guess I can only hope they're still carrying it at that time! I hope they didn't just get a pallet on accident and that's all they're going to have! It seems to me if you want to test a product you'd want to select random stores throughout the country, not just in one general area.


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matt_trixtu needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 171 designs submitted by 62 freelance designers.
trixtu or trixtu.com
Trixtu.com is a guidance center for life stages. Our recommendation and guidance engine takes into account an individual and their life circumstances to develop and execute life plans. With coaching, reminders, and rewards along the way, users will realize their personal goals, be them professional, educational or emotional through a well defined and clear path for achievement.
To be more simple, imaging having tricks to help you build a plan to achieve something -- whether that is completing your degree so you can make a career change, saving for retirement, or buying your first house -- and then, having a coach that helps you follow the plan, or readjust it as necessary.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Emotional Growth: As Seen On TV
Maybe I brought it on prematurely with the purchase of the Clapper, a product I've fallen in love with since its arrival at my doorstep last month. We have a wonderful working relationship, the Clapper and I. I stand in applause and it lights up my life, and then we do it again in reverse. As much as I love the Clapper, maybe it's the cause of the something that's happening to me.
The something is a haunting, a mild ache in my chest, a tendency to be sentimental, reflective, and quick to produce tears. It happens at inopportune times, like at Max's second grade class program a few weeks ago. The class was strung across the room singing a cheery song about being America's kids, America's future. I cried because it was true. It was very inconvenient. Most everybody else was chuckling at all the nose-picking and fidgeting of America's future. But I was crying. I was also crying because of the old wrinkled granny in the audience who was shaking her head and lamenting about the number of Mexican kids in the class. She didn't think they should be part of America's future. That made me cry too.
In the name of full disclosure as I ponder this mystery, I should also admit that I have recently been outfitted with a Snuggie. I did it to myself. In fact, I outfitted the entire family in them for Christmas. We don them while watching movies together or reading books. Today I found Max in his tan church pants, no shirt, and his child-size blue Snuggie worn backward, robe-style. He resembled a young, blond Moses. He parted the couch pillows and settled into a cartoon. He's America's future, you know. I'm wearing my Snuggie as I type this, and I am comfortable declaring my affection for it. The Snuggies are wonderful. Ridiculous? Yes. The cause of my sentimental streak? Perhaps.
Maybe the combination of the Clapper and the Snuggie is the reason why, at plenty o'clock one morning I was alone by the Christmas tree, watching a movie about a family. There were funny parts that made me laugh and sad parts that opened floodgates of emotion. And instead of policing the emotion and rationing its release, I surrendered to it. I let the tears and heavy sighs have a free-for-all with me. I bathed in all of the wonderful sadness. If I'd had a spoon nearby, I would have eaten it. I was wrapped in an overwhelming feeling of content. My soul reached from the inside out, tugged at my ear and whispered, "Just FEEL!"
The feeling thing is a big part of the something going on with me. It's not just feeling emotions at classroom programs and midnight movie viewings, though. It's a new version of feeling, an emotional upgrade of sorts to my internal software. The emotions are accompanied by a new understanding that I have no need to transform them, explain them, or resolve them as I used to believe. I don't have to find ways to turn sad into happy, scared into secure, lonely into loved. Everything is what it is. Feel it, embrace it, and let it go.
Is all this written in the fine print of the Clapper user manual? I'm not sure. I throw away users manuals.
If it's true that these As Seen On TV products propel the aging process and its accompanying maturity, I'm conflicted. I'm enjoying my new outlook on life, not to mention the comfort and convenience of on-demand ambient lighting and soft fleece. But are there other, less-enlightening side effects headed my way? Hot flashes? Hip replacements? Bingo nights? Only time will tell.
In the mean time, however, I'm going to put off ordering the Perfect Brownie Pan or the Microwave Pasta Boat. I can only handle so much wisdom at once.
14 comments:
- kami @ nobiggie.net said...
I sooo need a clapper and will never own a snuggie unless you count the ones that my MIL gave the kids with their Christmas jammies. Then...I guess we have them.
ps. Hi my friend!
- January 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM
- Dede said...
Oh Tiff... you make me laugh.
- January 3, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- Donna said...
Have I said it a million times? Your writing is fantastic. You should really let that silver eyelash be. It could be your Cindy Crawford mole, you know?
Enjoy the clapper and snuggie, be proud!
- January 3, 2011 at 12:46 AM
- Leslie said...
I'm going to buy a clapper AND a snuggie. I so need to get in touch with my feelings instead of transforming them or denying them.
- January 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM
- Christy said...
This is great, really great! What a beautiful message from my wise, wise friend.
P.S. Loved the part about Max parting the cushions!
- January 3, 2011 at 11:51 AM
- Becky said...
Beautiful. I loved this. And I love you too!
- January 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- Jesse C said...
I am seriously SO JEALOUS of your clapper. I need one.
- January 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM
- Lindy-Lou said...
I think I found Max on the far left? Are they wearing the flag of their ancestry? Is his the Polish flag?
I wish I could have been there. I would have cried, too.
- January 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM
- Angie said...
I think you are very wise, and yes, Bingo night is in all of our futures.
- January 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Angie said...
I think you are very wise, and yes, Bingo night is in all of our futures.
- January 4, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Mia said...
You have such a way with words. This post is beautiful. I think I will go cry now and totally enjoy it :)
- January 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM
- Omgirl said...
Hahaha, welcome to getting old. I started it way earlier than you. I think it was when I was a teacher and I was teaching my 6th graders about the Statue of Liberty, and I started reading the poem that is on it, "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazerus. And when I got to the part where it says, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free..." I started having to fake-cough so they wouldn't see how choked up I was getting. Then I had to have a student finish reading it so I could go fake-adjust-my-contacts at the back of the room.
Old age is fun, isn't it?
- January 8, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- robin said...
your writing is wonderful...
- January 8, 2011 at 12:41 AM
- jani vegas said...
I love this post. I am also getting old. (You have probably viewed me as old for a long time!) I find myself choking up when my little family plays games together--especially when Josh is home. It really goes by so fast. What to do??? i guess I'll just surrender and buy a Snuggie and a Clapper and let Roger Whitaker serenade me into old age...
- January 21, 2011 at 4:55 PM


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World Wide Web Consortium takes next step with controversial DRM proposal, Defective by Design condemns decision
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, May 9, 2013 -- The HTML Working Group of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) today released a First Public Working Draft of the controversial Encrypted Media Extension (EME) specification, despite massive opposition from public interest organizations and members of the public.
"Oscar" awarded to W3C for Best Supporting Role in "The Hollyweb"
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, May 3, 2013 -- Today, the Free Software Foundation's Defective by Design (www.defectivebydesign.org) campaign rolled out the red carpet and staged an impromptu awards ceremony during a petition delivery action outside of the W3C's offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
FSF-certified to Respect Your Freedom: ThinkPenguin USB Wifi adapter with Atheros chip
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 — The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today awarded Respects Your Freedom (RYF) certification to the TPE-N150USB Wireless N USB Adapter, sold by ThinkPenguin. The RYF certification mark means that the product meets the FSF's standards in regard to users' freedom, control over the product, and privacy. The TPE-N150USB can be purchased from http://www.thinkpenguin.com/TPE-N150USB. Software certification focused primarily on the firmware for the Atheros AR9271 chip used on the adapter.
The FSF is hiring: Seeking a full-time outreach and communication coordinator
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Boston-based 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect freedoms critical to the computer-using public, seeks a motivated and organized tech-friendly Boston-based individual to be its full-time outreach and communication coordinator.
International coalition of Internet freedom organizations urges W3C to reject Encrypted Media Extensions, a proposal to build Digital Restrictions Management into the Web
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 -- Today a coalition of twenty-seven organizations released a joint letter to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the Web's standards-setting body, condemning Encrypted Media Extensions (EME). EME is a proposal to incorporate support for Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) -- the systems used by media and technology companies to restrict watching, sharing, recording, and transforming digital works -- into HTML, the core language of the Web.
2012 Free Software Award winners announced
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA — Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 — Free Software Foundation president Richard M. Stallman announced the winners of the FSF's annual Free Software Awards at a ceremony on Saturday, March 23rd, held during the LibrePlanet 2013 conference at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Two awards were given: the Award for the Advancement of Free Software, and the Award for Projects of Social Benefit.
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Winners announced for free software gaming's highest honor, the Liberated Pixel Cup
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Friday, February 22, 2013 -- The Free Software Foundation (FSF) today is proud to announce the winner of the first Liberated Pixel Cup, a design competition of free software video games using only freely licensed art and media.
Gnu comes bearing gifts, draws shoppers from Microsoft store
Boston, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, December 20th, 2012 -- Today, FSF activists visited a local Microsoft store during its "Tech for Tots" session to wish passersby happy holidays with copies of the Trisquel GNU/Linux operating system, a free software replacement for Windows 8. The activists were accompanied by a gnu (free software's buffalo-like mascot) and sported Santa hats in the spirit of the season. Their action drew smiles from mall-goers who had expected to see costumed people giving gifts, but not quite like this.
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The Free Software Foundation opens nominations for the 15th Annual Free Software Awards
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FSF rallies support for GNU MediaGoblin to make media publishing free "as in freedom"
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA -- Thursday, October 11th, 2012 -- Today the Free Software Foundation (FSF) announced its support for the GNU MediaGoblin project's fundraiser at http://mediagoblin.org/pages/campaign.html. MediaGoblin is community-developed free "as in freedom" software that enables users to share their experiences through photos, videos, and audio, in a decentralized way that sidesteps current media-publishing gatekeepers.
LulzBot AO-100 3D printer now FSF-certified to respect your freedom
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FSF announces winner of Restricted Boot webcomic contest
With over 30,000 signatures to our statement and over a dozen high-quality submissions to our contest, I'm confident our message that Restricted Boot is a mistake has the attention of Microsoft and computer-makers alike. Now we need take the next step of turning this support into tangible results.
FSF publishes whitepaper with recommendations for free operating system distributions considering Secure Boot
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Two job openings on the FSF campaigns team
The Free Software Foundation (FSF), a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity with a worldwide mission to protect freedoms critical to the computer-using public, seeks *two* motivated and organized tech-friendly Boston-based individuals to be its full-time campaigns managers.
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FSF statement on jury's partial verdict in Oracle v Google
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