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The well respected, if not sometimes controversial, economist.com came out with their Liveability rankings or what they describe as " world's most liveable city." The findings provided by the "Economists Intelligence unit" rank 140 cities worldwide. The winner and #1 most liveable city in the world this year is Vancouver, British Columbia. Not one American city appeared in the top ten cities. It is interesting to note that three Canadian cities, Vancouver-Toronto-Calgary, were all ranked in the top 10 most liveable cities in the world.
First the economist "quantifies the challenges" that might be presented to an individual's lifestyle in 140 cities worldwide.They then score each city on 30 qualitative and quantitative factors over these 5 broad categories:
1. Stability
2. Health care
3. Culture and environment
4. Education
5. Infrastructure.
The Intelligence unit then assigned scores based on a 100 point system with a score of 100 being the most ideal, liveable city in the world and a 1 being the worst. The following are the rankings of the Best and Worst cities:
Courtesy of the economist.com Intelligence unit:

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I see there are several threads about calibration issues with pen where it behaves not well on the edges of the screen.
I too have problems with it - when I move my pen near edge or especially near corners and cursor just runs away from pen tip towards that edge. In the most affected corner, pen movement of about 1-2 mm causes cursor movement of about 5 mm. It is also slightly dependant on the angle at which I'm holding the pen. If I hold it perpendicular to the screen, then issue becomes less pronounced.
Good calibration on the edges is really crucial, because most programs have their menus, buttons, etc, on the edges, so edges are highly used and very important areas on the screen.
I tried all sorts of drivers, calibrated pen many times, including using command line to get more calibration points, but it doesn't help. Even if I set all calibration points very close to and concentrated near the corners, it doesn't affect corner behaviour much, which is strange (as I see it, calibration means that it shows me point on screen, and I show it what position and orientation of pen I use to click that point, so why after calibration when I put my pen again in same position and orientation, the cursor is placed much further than original calibration point?).
So my question is - is it possible that this is a hardware defect that is present only on some fraction of x220t units and that getting my notebook replaced under warranty will solve those problems? Are there x220t owners who don't have these issues?
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Subscribed. I'm having the exact same issue you are. Would like to hear from other x220t owners
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the same issue here
What's DOS?
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I too just got my x220t and found that the pen does not register at the top 1/2" corner (exactly where the scroll bar is on tablet mode). If the pen go past the screen the cursor reaches the top corner but it starts to jump around, moving wildly. To me this is hardware problem. I'm definitively returning my unit.
The left 1/2" edge has a non-linear acceleration problem that a lot of people have been complaining about (when I move 1mm it moves 3mm). I wonder if I'll have to live with that when the top when the top gets fixed.
The 12.5" screen is an improvement from the previous 12" but one can wonder if the Wacom sensors are well adapted to the extra screen area.
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I think part of it is simply the physical limitation of the digitizer panel. Edge performance is usually not as precise as the when you're a few mm away from the border. On my X220T, HP TM2, X201T that I've owned, they all exhibit a slight unsmoothness (non-lnear acceleration at the edge corners), I think that's just the way things are designed.
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I have to wonder if they allowed more than a 4 point calibration test if it would be more accurate.
Both touch and pen is terrible. Shouldn't they extend the digitizers a few milimeters into the bezel to prevent this crap?
It's already pretty accurate. I think it really boils down to whether or not users are really going to be drawing at the edge or writing closer to the center of the panel.
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Lenovo needs to fix this or I send back the machine and get another tablet...
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I'm having the same issue: pen is definitely off on the edges.
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Having same issue but not on all edges. in laptop mode, bottom and left edges dont have the issue, right and top edges do. and on the top side it only happens on half the screen.
definitely not a limitation of the digitizer since its not happening everywhere.
seems more like bad connections or reception of the input in certain areas.
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Amsterdam Canals are a great way to get around on any Amsterdam Vacation: Amsterdam is a city of canals and its network of canals has earned it the title of "Venice of the North". On any Amsterdam vacation, one of the must-do things is to go on a canal boat tour. If you're on a Amsterdam to … [Read more...]


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Heating the Northeast with Ag
The Northeast Agricultural Biomass Heating Seminar kicked off the Northeast Heating Expo, held March 21-23 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Seminar attendees wanted to know one thing: how to make agriculture-based biomass in the Northeast more efficient, more economical, and above all, more viable.
Timothy Volk, a research director from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a presenter at the event, summed up in one word the key to making perennial grass and crop-based biomass viable on all fronts: yield.
The event featured presentations and discussions related to developing grass and agricultural biomass as a viable heating fuel, the agronomic and harvest influences on biomass production, how to best utilize grass pellets for thermal applications, and more.
"Driving down the price of production will create an impact," Volk said of agricultural biomass for thermal applications. "But that isn't the place we are going to make the greatest gains. Cutting corners on our management in order to squeeze five bucks an acre off the price is not, in my opinion, the way to go, because you are probably going to have other problems in the long run, or you are going to impact your yield."
Jerry Cherney, a researcher from Cornell University, presented on the effects of agronomics and harvesting practices on feedstock quality, as well as the best ways to burn grass pellets. He named a number of practices that will improve or worsen feedstock quality. "You really can't afford losing any yield," he said. "We have to be able to deal with a product that is not so good."
Mike Newtown, a researcher at SUNY Canton, explained his findings from research into several biomass boilers that could be used to fire agricultural pellets. Newtown found that low-ash pellets are rare, and that in most cases, agricultural biomass did the same job a wood pellet could do.
Closing the event, Dan Conable of Cato Analytics LLC, outlined five key areas grass and other agricultural pellet sectors need to focus on now and in the future: robust equipment, better yields, a better densification process for grass pellets, preprocessing for grass pellets or hybrids of wood and grass pellets, and standardization of grass pellets. All five areas need to be addressed, he said, but eventually the agriculture-based pellet industry will grow and succeed. "The industry will take time," he said.
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The Enterprise Cloud
Google Apps v. Office 365 summary: Which is better?
By Ian Hardenburgh
July 5, 2012, 12:20 PM PDT
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Takeaway: Ian Hardenburgh sums up his research on the Google Apps and Office 365 suites. He has a preference, but it still comes down to individual needs and your number of users.
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So, which is better?
So at this point, you're probably saying, that's all fine and dandy, but which service is truly the better of the two? Well, I'd have to say Office 365, but only if your organization is prepared to (1) pay a premium (for a truly premium service), (2) take advantage of the advanced set of features noticed with auxiliary services like SharePoint Online, and (3) have the resources to thoroughly train your staff on the on-demand technology (You will have users saying, "Can't I just have Office on my PC like I used to?). Otherwise, the scalability of Google Apps, combined with the applications and professional services that can be gained from its Google Apps Marketplace is a very close second.
Therefore, in my humble opinion, I'd say most enterprises, with the exception of extremely large ones, can be well-served by Google Apps. In increased summation, go with Google Apps if you're a small enterprise and Office 365 if you're a large one. It really is a crapshoot if you have somewhere between several hundred and ten-thousand users (what I consider a medium sized enterprise). Hey wait, I guess comparing Google Apps and Office 365 was simply a matter of enterprise size after all!
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The choice is much harder for the "amateur" trying to get work done in the most flexible cheapest fashion.
Cloud is great if the inet is always there for you. (Only a Fortune 500 CEO or Gooferment bureaucrat has that.)
There are still format and User interface issues.
True Client – Server cooperative productivity apps are few and far between.
Stuff changes in the wink of an eye.
Microsoft and Apple and Google all have their flaws.
Seriously, I don't know. A plague on ALL their houses.
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We visit a small company in Garfield Park that is hoping to revive the Chicago apparel industry with a combination of American materials and immigrant know-how.
A new report shows that in 2015, Illinois ranked among the five worst states in terms of largest populations served by water systems with health violations.
Since about 1915, a 7-foot-tall stone man has been shouldering a heavy burden on the corner of a Southeast Side building — more than hundred years without a break! But there's some debate as to exactly who he is.
Feasting while dieting may sound counterintuitive, but a new study found that dieters who alternated between feasting and fasting lost as much weight as those who cut calories.
A west suburban forest preserve is dispatching an army of freshwater mussels to clean up contaminated waters. "They may be small, but they have enormous beneficial effects on the lives of other organisms," said one staff member.
The first conceptual designs for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park have been revealed. Take a peek at the renderings.
What does the future hold for Helmut Jahn's 16-story Loop office building?
James Beard Award winner Sarah Grueneberg dishes on her newly minted best chef prize.
If you're not a fan of math, Eugenia Cheng is on a mission to change your point of view.
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Fever is the body's normal and healthy
reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. It helps the
body fight infection. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having
a fever means you have a minor illness. When you have a fever, your other
symptoms will help you determine how serious your illness is.
Temperatures in this topic are oral temperatures. Oral
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Most people have an average
body temperature of about
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A fever is a high body
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because it helps the body fight infection. Most healthy children and adults can
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of time without problems. Children tend to have higher fevers than
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to 4 days, comes and goes, and gradually reduces over time is usually not a
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not eat as much as usual. High fevers are not comfortable, but they rarely
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low. For information on how to take an
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Body Temperature.
Viral infections, such as colds and
flu, and
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outside your native country can expose you to other diseases. Fevers that begin
after travel in other countries need to be evaluated by your doctor.
Fever and respiratory symptoms are hard to
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Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older.
Recurrent fevers are those that occur 3 or more times within 6 months and
are at least 7 days apart. Each new viral infection may cause a fever. It may
seem that a fever is ongoing, but if 48 hours pass between fevers, then the
fever is recurring. If you have frequent or recurrent fevers, it may be a
symptom of a more serious problem. Talk to your doctor about your
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You probably didn't grow up in a little old house in a little old town. Chances are, you grew up in the suburbs.In my case, I was raised in "Canada's first planned community" - an enclave called Westdale, built around 1930 as a miniture town on what was then the ouskirts of the old city of Hamilton. Back then, anybody could buy one of the quaint little bungalows or larger family homes as long as you met two requirements: you were white and you were Protestant.
What sweet irony; it was my Chinese stepfather who showed me the conditions of ownership on the copy of the original deed he had received from the old gent we bought the house from.
Last week I had a lot of reaction to the Saturday Evening Post cover I posted. Some people were offended by my attitude towards the suburbs, some agreed with me.
This week, lets take a look at the early years of the baby boom, and how the groundwork was being laid for the sprawling consumer society we inhabit today.


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The bust of Sir Michael Atiyah was made by Scottish artist David Annand, brother of Duncan Annand, one of the architects who designed the Institute. The bust was a gift from the architects, Annand and Mustoe, in 1995. Sir Michael, who was then both Institute Director and Master of Trinity College, posed for six hours while the likeness was being created.
Other works by David Annand, who is best known for his animal sculptures, include a group of leaping deer at Dundee Technological Park, and sculptures for a Beatrix Potter Garden (Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust).


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Humor Abuse successfully features the loving and celebratory life of the son of a clown. When Co-creator/Performer Lorenzo Pisoni was six years old, he was already a contracted member of the Pickle Family Circus—a diverse group of jugglers, acrobats, Musicians and of course clowns.
The intimate staged performances of the Pickle Family Circus was uncommon, due to their passionate choice to embrace the spirit of the neighborhood circus and function in a single ring and without circus animals.
Such if the case of the one-man show Humor Abuse; using the original Pickle Family backdrop and props built by his parents, Lorenzo never thinks twice when he tells the audience that he was "abused in the name of humor." Seriously.
Lorenzo comes out of the gate running, decked out in clown gear and music fit for Vaudeville, as he chases the wondering spotlight and ushers in the evening with a little Italian, sprinkled with some good natured humor and a dollop of charming black and white family pictures.
The word circus is brand name within itself—especially when you're a little boy trying to establish yourself in this complex, yet entertaining world. With his dry humor and quick wit, Lorenzo the ringmaster savors every detail and gimmick that kept the Pickle Circus running for so many years—tumbling, clowning and juggling, he shows the audience that the circus is in his blood to stay. Lorenzo demonstrates how the circus community, are visual creatures as he sets up one amusing act after another to showcase how he spent his childhood on the road in "tent cities."
Giving the audience a backstage tour to the classified workings of this special kind of world, Humor Abuse is very serious about its comedy and one man's pursuit to try and understand his father and the humor that came with him. It is a delightful celebration of how one kid learned to appreciate to tricks of trade and embrace the circus quirks that made his father and his entire family standout among the rest.
Smart and playful, Humor Abuse has two great things going for it, Lorenzo and the writing. Lorenzo devours the script and manages to steal every scene-all in the name of comedy. Lorenzo and the writing are a winning combination, as he takes us through each step of his life as he struggled to learn how to juggle and fall down a flight of stairs; his temporary defiance to break loose from the cosmos of the circus and take-on high school full time and finally reprising his role on and off later in life.
Humor Abuse is the epitome of great comedy as Lorenzo's dazzling performance is not only a tribute to his father and the circus, but his sincerity on what brought him back and keeps him united with the Pickle Family. It's not difficult to figure out; his father was not masquerading as clown-that is who he was and will always be. Once your in this world, it begins to make sense.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
The Case For Staying in the Episcopal Church
While there are many varied reasons for staying we are all in agreement about one thing: We love Jesus and do not want to leave The Episcopal Church without a faithful witness to the Savior of the world. We believe that, like the prophets sent to Israel and Judea, we have an obligation to exhort The Episcopal Church, where necessary, to return to its first love. That is what a prophetic witness always does: calls God's people back. Prophets are not always successful in this, but they are not called to be successful, they are called to be faithful.
This paper will explore some of the practical implications of the realignment vote passing.
1. Is The Episcopal Church Apostate? Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is a high degree of tolerance for disparate understandings of the faith in The Episcopal Church (TEC). There can be no question that the current Presiding Bishop has made remarks that could be fairly interpreted to be outside what is traditionally understood to be orthodoxy. Additionally, there are many stories of teaching and events across the church that would seem to indicate that theological innovations are accepted.
However, we need to remember several things about our denomination's polity. First, the Presiding Bishop has no authority in this diocese. While she acts as a spokesperson for the church and her remarks may sometimes reflect badly on the wider church, she has no ability to define the doctrine of the church or impose innovative ideas on a diocese. The Presiding Bishop may not even come to the diocese and act as a bishop without the permission of the ecclesiastical authority. In addition, it is doubtful that the current Presiding Bishop's theological views are much different from her immediate predecessors, both of whom were vocal proponents of same sex blessings and other innovations, which raises the question of "why now"?
Second, the doctrine of the church is contained in the Book of Common Prayer, a document which has not changed since 1979. We have lived with this for nearly thirty years and there is no reason that we can't continue to.
Some have raised the specter of the Book of Common Prayer being revised. This is of course possible and at some time in the future even inevitable. However, permission for this originates with the General Convention which has not authorized a revision of the Book of Common Prayer. Additionally, a revision of the Book of Common Prayer is a drawn-out labor-intensive process. The last revision was approved by the Convention of 1967, and took twelve years to complete. It might also be pointed out that a revision of the BCP does not necessarily mean that it would be filled with objectionable doctrine.
We believe that, while there are notable exceptions, the vast majority of Episcopalians are what could be termed "Creedal Christians". That is, they can say the creed in good conscience, as they believe what it clearly intends to say.
2. Is There a Culture of Oppression? The leadership of the Diocese has pointed to the actions of the Presiding Bishop's office with regard to the deposition of bishops as evidence that it is engaged in a campaign to persecute those who have orthodox beliefs. It is true that the actions of the House of Bishops as well as the Presiding Bishop raise troubling questions about the application of the canons and that the process seems to be done in a heavy-handed way. There is reason for concern. However, the reason that bishops have been charged with abandoning the communion is not because they are orthodox believers; it is because they have acted to break away from TEC or encouraged their diocese to do so. It may well be that the abandonment canon is being abused but it is not being used against orthodox bishops or clergy because they are orthodox. There are many orthodox bishops (many in the network) and clergy who continue to preach and teach the faith once received unmolested. There is no reason to believe that this will change.
We would do well to look to recent elections of conservative Bishops in South Carolina and Dallas. Although the consents for South Carolina were initially blocked they were eventually given and the more recent election of a conservative bishop in Dallas appears to be headed for easy confirmation.
3. Who is the Diocese of Pittsburgh? If the realignment vote passes the first question which will need to be addressed is "who is the Diocese of Pittsburgh"? The leadership of the realigned Diocese will claim that the Diocesan Convention voting to sever its ties from TEC has formally stated its desire to unite with an overseas province and constitutes the Diocese. The reason given for this is that the Diocese voluntarily decided to join TEC and can make the same decision to leave. In fact it is not clear that a diocese can choose to leave its church any more than a state can choose to leave the nation. Those who choose to stay will claim that they are the diocese.
Undoubtedly, this question will need to be answered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in a lengthy and costly lawsuit. Contrary to the claims that, on the Monday after realignment, the realigners will be free to do Gospel ministry again, the suit will be an enormous distraction for the leadership and elected bodies of the realigned diocese as well as for many parishes.
4. Parallels with San Joaquin. Many have asked us to look to the events unfolding in the diocese of San Joaquin which made the decision to realign late in 2007 as an example of what will happen here. There is no denying that what has transpired is chaotic and that TEC has acted in ways that seem to be in violation of the canons. However, there are several important learnings from what has happened in there.
First, the clergy and laity of San Joaquin were advised to keep quiet about their individual views on the realignment and to vote for it with the assurance that they would be free to stay in TEC after the vote, with the realigned Diocese's blessing. We have been told a similar thing, and a resolution recently proposed for our Diocesan Convention would give every parish two years to make this decision. While this sounds generous it will simply lead to the same chaos that happened in California. We now know that what will be recognized by TEC as a reorganized diocese, will be those parishes and clergy who declared ahead of the vote that they wished to remain. Hence, prior to the vote many vestries and clergy will make their decisions publicly known.
It is impractical to think that a congregation will be able to wait two years to make a decision. Our common life will cause us to make de facto decisions almost immediately. Questions of where a congregation sends its assessment or which ecclesiastical authority it recognizes will automatically indicate which entity, the realigned or reorganized diocese, a congregation belongs to.
Second, in San Joaquin those who were in theologically different places were not talking with one another. That is not true in Pittsburgh. Those who wish to stay, representing a variety of theological positions, have been meeting regularly to build trust and to create a way forward should the realignment pass.
Third, In San Joaquin discussions with the Presiding Bishop's office did not involve the breadth of those who wished to stay. We are in conversation with the Presiding Bishop's office and have been assured that their desire is for the Diocese to reorganize with a minimum of interference on their part. A plan is being submitted that would allow us to achieve this reorganization without the intrusion that was witnessed in San Joaquin.
5. Mechanism for Realignment. The leadership of the Diocese has been clear that if the realignment vote passes, every parish in the Diocese will automatically be realigned. However, they have also said that the mechanism for a parish to realign is the changing of the by-laws to remove all references to TEC. In other words the vestry of a parish can make the decision to stay, and because the parish by-laws accede to the Constitution and Canons of TEC nothing changes. However, if a vestry votes to realign, then that must be followed by a congregational meeting at which (usually) a majority of those eligible to vote must decide to remove all references to TEC from the by-laws and articles of incorporation. It is unclear why the diocese would maintain that every congregation is automatically realigned if the vote passes, when most congregations' by-laws still accede to the Constitution and Canons of TEC. Their own logic would seem to indicate that most parishes would still be a part TEC if the vote passes.
6. Canons. The Province of the Southern Cone affords great autonomy to its member dioceses to order their lives in whatever way they see fit. The Constitution and Canons of the Province are relatively brief compared to TEC and do not deal with many essential issues such as discipline, ordination, or marriage (The Constitution and Canons of the Southern Cone in English is available at http://fwepiscopal.org/downloads/PSCconstitution&canons.pdf ). The diocese has recently proposed a resolution (#3) which would adopt the Canons of TEC as "advisory policies" for the diocese. The clear intention is to continue to operate under the current system until new canons can be written. There are several problems with this.
First, the Diocese of Pittsburgh is voting to remove itself from the Constitution and Canons of TEC but now wants to use them to order its life. This seems more than a little ironic.
Second, resolutions of convention are not binding. The convention may say it wants to use the TEC canons as advisory documents, but there is nothing that compels the leadership or anyone else to do so. If someone should choose to act in a way contrary to the advisory documents, the Diocese has no recourse.
Third, the TEC canons assume a national entity which will not be in place. So for example, in the disciplinary canons, a clergy person found guilty of an infraction has the right of appeal and the province provides the court of appeal. (Province in this sense refers to geographical areas of TEC numbered one to nine.) There would be no court of appeal in the realigned system.
Fourthly, none of the proposed resolutions reference the Constitution and Canons of the Southern Cone. If the Diocese realigns with that Province will it be under their canons? If they are, then there will be conflicts between the Southern Cone's Constitution and Canons and the "advisory documents" (for instance in the election of a bishop).
A constitutional issue yet to be addressed is that the Constitution of the Southern Cone defines the geographical limits of the Province and does not extend to North America. The Constitution also requires that any constitutional changes be approved by the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC). As the Constitution now stands, the Diocese would be prohibited from joining the Province. The Southern Cone has announced that it is in the process of amending its Constitution, but there is no scheduled meeting of the ACC which typically meets every two to three years.
7. Property Issues: Perhaps the most distasteful aspect of the proposed realignment would be the inevitable lawsuits which will arise over parish property. While many of us who wish to remain with TEC have no desire to enter into such suits, it remains to be seen how TEC will respond. The history of TEC thus far, indicates that it will fight aggressively to retain control of parish property. There is a very real possibility that those parishes that realign will lose their property and assets. At the same time the Diocesan leadership has consistently stated that it will deal graciously with those who wish to stay, and where possible give the property to parishes whose deeds indicate it is owned by the parish or lease property held in trust by the Diocese. The irony of this situation is that many congregations face a choice of realigning and being sued by TEC for their property, or staying in TEC and having the property "given" to them by the realigned diocese.
8. Women Clergy: None of the dioceses in the Southern Cone ordain women. In fact, none of the participants in the Common Cause Partners are particularly open to ordaining women. The Southern Cone has given verbal consent to allow the realigned diocese to continue to ordain women, which is consistent with the autonomy they generally show their member dioceses. However, a big question remains about the place of women in the Province and how the culture of The Southern Cone and Common Cause will treat them. How accepted will the ordained women of the realigned Diocese be in an entity that largely prohibits the practice?
9. Closing of Parishes. Church growth experts say that, in general, for a congregation to be financially viable it must have an average Sunday attendance (ASA) of one hundred. In the diocese of Pittsburgh, there are twenty-five such congregations out of sixty-seven. Of those, perhaps fifteen (those with an ASA of one-hundred-fifty or more) would be able to absorb a significant loss of members. Congregations which are near one-hundred, say seventy-five to one-hundred twenty-five on a Sunday can ill afford to lose any pledge units. The loss of ten or twenty units will place many congregations in extraordinary financial stress. Congregations need to realistically assess what will happen if the realignment passes. In some cases it will make no difference, as either way the vote goes people will leave. However, there will also be congregations where the passing of the realignment would mean such a severe financial stress that they could no longer afford full time clergy and in some cases may have to close.
10. Windsor and Lambeth. Many in the Diocese are acting as though the Windsor Report is irrelevant to the current crisis. It is not. The report recommended that the Communion create a covenant document which would define how we live our lives together as disparate provinces. That covenant has been through several drafts, which can be found at http://www.anglicancommunion.org/commission/covenant/index.cfm. The covenant will be one of the major items discussed at Lambeth this summer. After the covenant is finalized it will go to the various provinces for ratification. Canterbury has been clear that failure of a province to approve the covenant will reduce that province to some secondary status in the Communion. In all likelihood, the General Convention of 2009 will have to consider the covenant. If approved, we have agreed to cease pushing theological innovations which have torn the fabric of the Communion. If the General Convention does not approve the covenant, then there is a considerable possibility that Canterbury would recognize the decisions of individual dioceses. Those who approve it would be constituent members of the Communion. It is almost certain that by late 2009 the Diocese of Pittsburgh would be declared a constituent member of the Communion regardless of what TEC has decided. In other words we and the other dioceses who approve the Covenant would be declared the legitimate expression of Anglicanism in the United States.
11. Faithfulness. We end where we began - with faithfulness. Many of us believe that we have been called to bear witness to the truth. In the current environment, none of us has been required (or even asked by TEC) to teach, practice or believe that which is contrary to the faith once received. Given that fact is it appropriate to separate, given the call to be one body under the headship of one Lord? Staying in TEC will have some pain associated with it but we believe that Jesus calls us to lives of sacrifice. While this paper has dealt with many of the practical realities of realignment passing the primary reason we are staying is to bear witness to the truth, to serve a God who meets brokenness with redemption and death with resurrection.
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I think that this is a fair analysis. I am not so sure, however, about the covenant process or that if a covenant receives "universal" consent, individual dioceses within a non-covenanting church will remain or be permitted to be a full part of the Anglican Communion. That remains to be seen.
However the call to faithfulness and prophetic witness in TEC is compelling.
- June 28, 2008 at 5:03 PM
- Texanglican (R.W. Foster+) said...
Father, I take your point about staying within TEC as a prophetic witness calling TEC back to its first Love. It is, I believe, an admirable stand in its motivation.
However, I cannot take that position any longer myself. It is one thing if I as an individual chose to stand up to apostacy within TEC and face the wrath of the 815 and her minions. I may well personally choose to go down fighting for the faith once delivered to the saints inside the bounds of TEC.
However, as a priest I have come to doubt that I should continue to encourage those the Lord has entrusted to my pastoral care to take those same risks to their spiritual welfare? Am I not leading my flock into harm's way simply so I can continue my personal "prophetic call"? And even more problematicly, should I convince them to baptize their children into what is clearly a diseased limb of Christ's Body? That infant who is being introduced into the fellowship of TEC has no say in the matter of becoming a prophetic witness to TEC at all. And nothing I have seen in the last thirty years tells me that by the time he or she is old enough to meaningfully take up that call for himself or herself that there will be much left within TEC to witness to anyway. How can I any longer in good conscience baptize young people into the fellowship of TEC simply in the hope that one day they will continue the prophetic call to the deaf ears of TEC that the dioFW has been crying out for the last 25 years?
Finally, one practical point. Your catalog of the difficulties of realignment seems fairly accurate,and it is a certainty that TEC's lawsuits will fly against us immediately. But it is also pretty clear that most of FW and Pittsburgh and Quincy will be following San Joaquin out of TEC in just a few months. Those of you who are staying behind in TEC will have even fewer voices inside TEC carrying on your vocation. But why cannot the voices of those in a new orthodox province also be effective witnesses to TEC of the truth? Perhaps a separate province may even be a MORE effective witness than a tiny, declining remnant within TEC? At least those who are leaving TEC will have shown that they are willing to take massive practical risks (as your objections clearly indicate--though I submit that the well-being of our souls may be inhanced by coming out and living apart from TEC) in order to bear that witness to the Truth.
- July 2, 2008 at 8:34 AM
- A. S. Haley said...
A diocese, which is a creature both of church law and of State law, most certainly can amend its Constitution and Canons so as to leave the Church under State law. If Church law tried to prevent this, it would be a violation of the right to freedom of association under the First Amendment. (That is why your analogy to States leaving the Union is inapposite---the First Amendment does not apply in that situation.) But under church law, the members of the diocese choosing to remain still constitute the diocese as before, and when those people organize into a new legal entity (such as an unincorporated association) recognized by the State, they will then be in the same legal and canonical status as they were before the majority left, albeit with a reduced membership. (See the discussion of how all this happens here.)
If you indeed succeed in working out a plan that will keep 815 from rushing in as it did in San Joaquin, then a lot of the chaos that happened there can be avoided. There is absolutely no reason for a lawsuit unless 815 directs it, and there is absolutely no reason why the parting of the ways cannot be accomplished by Christians with love and respect on both sides.
- July 2, 2008 at 9:56 AM
- Tony Seel said...
Jim, while I respect you and your position, I do find significant holes in your argument. Passing off the apostasy of pecusa as based on "anecdotal evidence" suggests far less than the mound of evidence that exists on pecusa's apostasy. From the public statements of bishops including the presiding bishop to the "prophetic acts" of parishes in many dioceses, the apostasy of pecusa is clear.
As others have said and I agree, to tie one's view of the orthodoxy of a thirty-year-old prayer book is weak. Much of what is happening in pecusa is in violation of that same prayerbook as well as ancient belief and practice.
I've got to go, but I'll continue later.
- July 2, 2008 at 11:35 AM
- Blue Heron said...
Although this is a thoughtful analysis of the practical issues involved with re-alignment, I must take issue with the thesis that the theological errors of TEC are merely anectodal. Jim appeals to the fact that the Book of Common Prayer has not changed, but I would submit that it has. One of the roles stated for a bishop is that the person be a "wholesome example for the entire flock of Christ." When consents were granted by General Convention action, followed the actual consecration of a man in an openly partnered same-sex relationship, our definition of "wholesome example" officially changed. As I recall, there was great clarity on this point at the time, and it was precisely this de facto change in doctrine that created the crisis!
- July 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM
- Tony Seel said...
To continue where I left off, there is a culture of oppression in pecusa. While the orthodox are shielded from this in largely orthodox places like Albany, Fort Worth, Pittsburgh, SC, and other dioceses doesn't make the oppression any less in other less hospitable places.
As an example, consider the priest who disagreed with his bishop at a diocesan convention. He received a telephone call from his bishop that night saying that if he ever did that again he would never serve in the Episcopal Church again. Granted, no bishop has that power, but the threat was made.
For a priest who has served most if not all his career in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, maybe there is some isolation from what is happening in other dioceses. The case in SC is not an isolated one. Standing Committees tried to block both Bp. Iker and Bp. Ackerman from receiving the necessary consents. The fact that SC came later than Iker and Ackerman may suggest that things are getting worse.
The fact that Jim Simons isn't clear on whether a diocese can leave pecusa does not necessarily make this an open question. We've seen San Joaquin leave and we know that others are considering doing so. Is it messy? Of course it is.
So what?
Frankly, the issues raised concerning bylaws and canons sound like someone trying to come up with reasons not to do something rather than a formidable cogent argument.
Property issues are a concern since we have seen the vicious nature of pecusa's attachment to material goods. As one who has left pecusa and buildings, I can say this is a difficult hurdle, but Jesus didn't seem to put much effort in owning or maintaining property. At the end of the essay is a word about sacrifice, but a word about sacrifice concerning property issues might be apropos.
The women clergy and closing of parishes issues sound like scare tactics.
The issue really is faithfulness. Is maintaining communion bonds with apostates and heretics the faithful act? Or is aligning with an Anglican Communion entity that has severed ties with pecusa the faithful act?
As far as personal pain, as a CANA priest I have had to forgo the pecusa pension plan. I hope that these kinds of personal pains do not factor into someone's decision to stay in pecusa, but how can anyone know?
What was painful for me as a pecusa priest was losing families because of the acts of General Conventions. What was frustrating for me was having to explain that I was an Episcopalian, but not like those that our folks and others read about in the newspaper.
I don't see anything in the New Testament that suggests that being faithful means sharing communion with heretics. How is it that we are one body with those who proclaim an alien gospel and who worship an alien god (e.g. God as Mother).
I do see plenty in the NT about church discipline. Bearing witness to the truth sometimes means separating from error. I am sorry that those who I count as brothers (and sisters) in Christ see it as a faithful act to remain in a church that is walking further and further apart from the Anglican Communion.
- July 2, 2008 at 8:27 PM
- Unknown said...
You've been very blessed to be in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Jim. I wish we all could have shared in that blessing! And I can say that because my family goes back thirteen generations in the Pittsburgh area! I'm sure my Quaker forebears would be quaking to see what's happening - they probably wouldn't be surprised though. They did not have great affection for the Church of England, alas. ;-)
I do appreciate that you are willing to stay in there and fight for the Lord. Just remember, many of us - on the outside as well as the inside - are all on the same side, okay?
You will help plant the seeds of our reunion. God bless you.
-Mary Ailes
- August 16, 2008 at 6:15 PM
- Jim Simons said...
Hey Baby Blue: we are on the same side and by the way - my ancestors came over on the Mayflower- not a lot of love for Anglicanism there !
- August 18, 2008 at 10:42 PM
- Frank Remkiewicz aka "Tree" said...
As a member of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin I listen with intent to all your carrying on and I am amazed and how so many of you "know heresy when you see it". Pittsburgh is truly blessed. There may even be a Supreme Court judge amongst you. While I am choking back tears for your diocese due to the hurt and pain caused I also wish to make one comment to Mary Ailes. My family dates back to 1640 as Quakers. My family was one of the later founders of Whittier, CA and I would appreciate it if you would not drag the Quakers in to our differences. My experience is nothing like yours and I would say
you have no idea what Quakers would be doing. Why you folks think you "know" everything simply amazes me.
- September 24, 2008 at 8:43 AM
- Paulinus said...
The origninal post contained a valid analysis of the situation prior to the recent realignment vote. The separation has now happened.
I wish those staying well and God's grace. I am interesting in how the group staying will be a prophetic witness calling the TEC to faithfulness (I assume to traditional Christian positions, rather than to faithfulness to the "inclusive faith" of the PB).
While there is always a place for Christians to boldly proclaim their faith in Christ as savior and Lord, but I do not see how staying in the TEC can restore the Episcopal Church. Maybe my faith is too small.
Being a prophet witness has gotten many into trouble within TEC. The language is a compelling aspect, but can it implemented? Not all those Pittsburgh parishes staying are interested in being a prophetic witness. Some appear to be perfect harmony with 815 positions.
I hope that the concept that schism is more serious than heresy is not a consideration in staying. If one takes that position seriously, then off to Rome. I doubt I will see the current PB attempt to heal the schism of the 16th century.
To those staying with TEC, go with God. To those continuing in the [realigned] Diocese of Pittsburgh, go with God. May both be faithful witnesses to Christ, and maybe calling TEC back to Christ.
- October 12, 2008 at 8:59 AM
- Pete said...
You folks planning the orderly division of the Diocese of Pittsburgh sound a bit like a bunch of thieves democratically voting on how to share the loot after sticking up the local Minimart.
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Back in 1988 a company known as Realtime Games created a game called Carrier Command for multiple home computers such as the Amiga, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64. A crossover between a vehicle simulation game and a real-time strategy game, players were tasked with colonizing multiple islands in an archipelago and destroy the enemy aircraft carrier before they can colonize the archipelago themselves. The game was well received receiving high marks from various publications, and gaming magazine The Games Machine even awarded it the number one game of 1988. A sequel was made (Battle Command) and was also inspiration for a game called Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising, However, Bohemia Interactive has recently released Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, a modern remake of the original Carrier Command. Did the game hold up over all these years? Let's find out.
For starters, I've never played the original Carrier Command, mostly because the only classic home computer system I own is an Atari 400 (yes, I'm a classic system collector and don't own a Commodore 64), so I can't really compare the original to the remake. From what I can tell, the main goal of Carrier Command's campaign is to take control of various islands on the planetoid Taurus in a war between two factions: the United Earth Coalition and the Asian Pacific Alliance. I say "from what I can tell" due to reasons I'll get into in a bit. When I first began the campaign it played like a first-person shooter, which I kind of enjoyed, though it had its flaws. After finding and taking control of a giant aircraft carrier is when the strategy game portion kicked in. I had to take an amphibious vehicle around an island completing various objectives to progress the story. Granted I'm usually not too great at real-time strategy games, but I figured this might not be so bad.
Let's quickly cover the FPS aspect as there's not much to it. You're basically running around an island at the beginning of the game taking down enemies in your path. Yeah, typical FPS, but there are a few issues here, the first of which is your gun. While not a major issue, it kind of surprised me that your gun starts out with around 300 ammo, and the only way to pick up more was via some crates that come way late into the FPS segment, almost to the point it's not necessary unless you're completely reckless with the gun and you're trying to run out of ammo. At least you don't have to worry about reloading, but after playing Borderlands 2 so much, I keep finding myself hitting R to reload after taking down an enemy, only to realize there is no reloading. I was also kind of surprised that you can't jump…at all. That little crate or box in your way? Oh no, you can't jump over it, you have to walk around it. The FPS segment isn't that bad, though the voice acting does leave a bit to be desired, but for a game focused more on strategy, it tends to drag on a bit, and it's not overly difficult.
Now we get into the strategy part of the game. After finding the aircraft carrier in the FPS segment, you get to take it to various islands, send out vehicles to scout them and take control of them and…well that's about it from what I can gather. Once you begin exploring the island, you'll notice that the vehicle controls might take some getting used to depending on other games you've played. Instead of using the mouse to steer, the mouse just rotates and fires the turret while the main movement keys move and steer the vehicle. It makes for quite a disorienting scenario, especially if you accidentally hit a rock or something to make your vehicle go a little vertical and the camera follows it. The other thing is that the vehicles have a fuel gauge…which is also its health gauge. Now to be honest, I've never seen the fuel gauge drop while just driving around unless it's so minimal it's hardly noticeable, but when you take damage from enemies your fuel gauge drops. The only way to fill it back up is to either go to a repair location on the island or drive all the way back to the aircraft carrier…which depending on where you're at on the island can be a major pain. However, if your vehicle or vehicles get destroyed to the point that you can't complete the mission, then its game over and you must reload the prior save state.
So…remember earlier when I said "from what I can tell" and that I'd get back to that point? Well, it's time to explain what I meant. There are missions where you get to control more than one vehicle by just hitting a number on the keyboard representing a certain vehicle (in total there are four amphibious ground vehicles and four aircraft, though not all are available at all times). Vehicles can assist each other through various commands so you can have one vehicle move to a certain point while you control the other vehicle yourself. This is where the problem lies for me. When I said "from what I can tell", I said that because…well, I never made it far into this game. Now I make every effort possible to complete any game I review, or at least as much of it as I possibly can. However, there's one issue with this game that has made it difficult for me to get past the very first island (after the FPS segment).
You're supposed to take two vehicles to these two towers, have each one positioned by a tower, use one vehicle to activate a tower, switch to the other vehicle, and activate the other tower. Easy, right? Well, while I know how to complete the objective, I have no clue on
to complete the objective. I've gotten both vehicles where I need them and have tried every single command the game gives me. Not only can I not figure out how to activate even one tower after pressing every key on my keyboard, anything else I do just messes up my positioning. I've tried using the Assist command, but more often than not that just makes one vehicle auto-move towards the other, and with the controls as disorienting as they are, it just makes things worse. I'm sure I'm missing some subtle command to get past this point, but when eighty percent of your play time with a game is spent in the same location with no idea how to proceed after trying literally everything you can, it gets frustrating. Don't get me wrong, I like a challenge and I like puzzles, but this is just downright frustrating.
Outside of the Campaign there's also an option called Strategy. It basically works the same as Campaign to an extent. Your faction controls a few islands, the opposing faction controls a few islands, and the rest are neutral. The goal here is to…well, take control of the islands. Your carrier has all eight vehicles mentioned earlier available for use, and before starting the game recommends going through the tutorial, which I believe is in the Campaign. I decided to give this a shot for kicks…and it is painstakingly slow paced. Now again, I'm not new to RTS games. While I'm not that great at them, I do enjoy a little StarCraft 2 or Command & Conquer from time to time. However, in most RTS games I'm typically busy building up my forces and defenses before my opponent comes to completely decimate me. Here, you travel to an island (which can take some time to do as a lot of it is in "real time"), you deploy your vehicles, you scout the island, and…I'm not sure after that. I deployed a ground vehicle to scout out things, but basically kept driving into sandstorms or on top of rocks that made it hard to regain control of the vehicle. When I set out the aircraft, it was more of the same, though I tended to have more fun crashing the aircraft into the carrier just to relieve my boredom. Furthermore, there's no multiplayer in the game, it's just you vs. the AI. Kind of disappointing.
Overall, I'm not saying that Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is a bad game, but it leaves a lot to be desired. The Campaign mode might leave you confused, the Strategy mode is a little too slow paced for me, and the lack of multiplayer is really disappointing. Even as a non-major fan of strategy-style games, there's still quite a bit left to be desired with this one. This is one I'd probably recommend checking out the demo first before making the decision to buy it outright.
If you're into strategy games, you might want to check out the demo for Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. Even then though, the game has some flaws and is rather slow paced to make me want to give this game another shot any time soon.
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I began my lifelong love of gaming at an early age with my parent's Atari 2600. Living in the small town that I did arcades were pretty much non-existent so I had to settle for the less than stellar ports on the Atari 2600, but for a young kid my age it was the perfect past time, giving me something to do before Boy Scout meetings, after school, whenever I had the time and my parents weren't watching anything on TV. I recall seeing Super Mario Bros. played on the NES at that young age and it was something I really wanted. Come Christmas of 1988 (if I recall) Santa brought the family an NES with Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt and I've been hooked ever since.
Over 25 years from the first time I picked up an Atari joystick and I'm more hooked on gaming than I ever have been. If you name a system, classics to moderns, there's a good chance I've not only played it, but own it. My collection of systems spans multiple decades, from the Odyssey 2, Atari 2600, and Colecovision, to the NES, Sega Genesis, and Panasonic 3DO, to more modern systems such as the Xbox and Wii, and multiple systems in between as well as multiple handhelds. As much as I consider myself a gamer I'm also a game collector. I love collecting the older systems not only to collect but to play (I even own and still play a Virtual Boy from time to time). I hope to bring those multiple decades of gaming experience to my time here at Gaming Nexus in some fashion.
In my spare time I like to write computer programs using VB.NET (currently learning C# as well) as well as create review videos and other gaming projects over on YouTube. I know it does seem like I have a lot on my plate now with the addition of Gaming Nexus to my gaming portfolio, but that's one more challenge I'm willing to overcome.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
Battle Parmigiano Reggiano - June 29, 2008
We're easy to spot now. No need to seek out the lone Crate & Barrel picnic table set up under the Jacaranda tree. Just look for the tricked out Coronado Concert in the Park wagon, capable of transporting multiple tables, chairs, serving dishes, platters of gourmet food, bottles of wine, and 15' flag poles flying the American and Navy Flags! It will be parked next to the other Chefs' wagons and strollers on the perimeter of the ginormous picnic blanket donated by Sparky. That's how it was for Battle Parmigiano Reggiano and our largest crowd yet!
New challengers, Todd & Kate Shallan and Joe & Karen Moore, eagerly tested their skills in the heat of Kitchen Stadium. Chef Todd's winning Banana-Parmesan Tarte Tatin with Maple Creme Anglaise didn't last long and we were all thrilled when a second one was unveiled. Chef Joe's Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Chimichurri Sauce, beautifully garnished with Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps, also received action during the voting. However, it was Iron Chef Kai's Italian Sausage & Beef Lasagne that squeaked into second place behind Joes' Banana Tarte Tatin.
There were so many entries this week, making it impossible to taste everything. In addition to those mentioned above, we enjoyed Kate's Macaroni & Cheese, Jim & Melinda's Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, Kerry & Jack's Chicken Parmesan, Pammy's Salad, Brad's Garlic Butter-Parmesan-Salami Crostini, Susan's Parmigiano Reggiano drizzled with Balsamic Creme Reduction Vinegar, Mary's Lasagne Il Fornaio, John's Reggiano Creme Moulee, and my Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Torte.
We also celebrated Âine's 5th birthday. Âine came to Coronado with Dad Kyle to visit Grandpa Bob and Aunt Mary and celebrate her birthday.
It's going to be a busy week with Jim and Melinda's Annual Beach Party on the 3rd, the Parade, festivities and fireworks on the 4th and Battle Blue Foot Chicken on Sunday the 6th. Now, a little about our Secret Ingredient...BLUE FOOT CHICKEN!!
Blue Foot chicken is an American variety of the French chicken breed, Poulet de Bresse. Like many other chickens, the Blue Foot has a red comb and white feathers. Where it is different is that it has steel-blue feet — a trait so admired that the feet are usually left on for presentation. It is slaughtered later than the usual chicken and then air-chilled. It is believed that these two factors give it a stronger flavor and texture. In keeping with its elite status, the blue foot currently sells at roughly 10 times the usual price of most other chicken. It is almost always sold with the head and feet on. Peter Thiessen and Bob Shipley are credited with breeding this bird in the late 1980s.
Extra points if you actually use Blue Foot Chicken, but please don't leave the feet on for presentation). Let the Battle Begin!
Denise & John
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Battle Olive - June 22, 2008
The Chefs came through with another fine array of dishes and spectacular plating.
Susan jumped into the festivities and dazzled us with her Shrimp & Olive Pasta, as evidenced by Max's standing ovation. Kai's Three Olive & Feta Pizza, garnished with a Gardenia, was an extraordinary crowd-pleaser, as was the Garanamals' Summer Collection sported by Hill, Max & Olivia. Brad impressed himself, and us, with a platter of Parmesan Crisps, each layered with Mushroom and Olive Spreads and topped with Roasted Garlic ...however, Brad's dish lost points due his whining about the price tag on the crisps... John's Gorgonzola-Stuffed, Pancetta-Wrapped Olives were creatively nestled in won-top wrapper cups and topped with a squirt of Pesto...but OMG, give me a gallon of water... Denise's Marinated Squid Salad, baby tentacles and all, braved by some, was served in individual scallop shells and her Vincent van Gogh, Olive Trees, Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote was yet another test run for the budding Dooley's SeaCakes business.
Sparks continued to avoid the heat of Kitchen Stadium, but found time for a quick rendevous with The Baker, aka Il Fornaio, and presented a beautiful loaf of fresh Olive Bread with ?butter? (don't tell her OLIVE oil and balsamic vinegar would have paired nicely). Mary also offered a refreshing Berry Fruit Salad featuring Chocolate Chunks...Although it was missing the Secret Ingredient, we'll let her slide on this one because our palates needed some cleansing...John, can you say "Salty Pancetta?"
Derrick came out of the cave for his first concert of the season and enjoyed the fresh air (and cold beer from Mr. Coronado's ice chest). Pammy, exhausted after her Miss Fixx job, dropped her drywall drawers, donned a pretty dress, and made it in time for a taste of everything and a little chill time. We missed some of our regulars and newbies and hope to see everyone on Sunday. Feel free to forward this Invite to others who may care to join us.
This week's Secret Ingredient is Parmesan Reggiano, the most famous of all Italian cheeses. Jump Start performs at 6:00 p.m. Let the Battle Begin!
Denise & John
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Battle Corn - June 15, 2008
We had another fabulous showing on Father's Day for Concert in the Park, Iron Chef Battle CORN.
Bob arrived sporting his new Mr. Coronado shirt, a gift from adopted daughter, Pammy. Chef Pam's Tamales really rocked, as evidenced by Karaoke Archie's howling praise.
Kai flew solo (Hill, Max & Olivia were visiting family in Florida), but he proudly wore his Olivia's Daddy hat. Chef Kai prepared homemade, baked Tortilla Chips to complement his yummy Smoked Corn Salsa.
Master Diver Mike and Vicki joined us for their first Concert of the season and Chef Vicki enthusiastically jumped into the Battle with a beautifully plated and tasty Corn, Tomato and Shrimp Salad.
Although she couldn't join us, Chef Carolyn was inspired by the competition and contributed her tasty version of Emeril's Hot and Cheesy Corn Dip with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. Thanks Mom!
Kai flew solo (Hill, Max & Olivia were visiting family in Florida), but he proudly wore his Olivia's Daddy hat. Chef Kai prepared homemade, baked Tortilla Chips to complement his yummy Smoked Corn Salsa.
Master Diver Mike and Vicki joined us for their first Concert of the season and Chef Vicki enthusiastically jumped into the Battle with a beautifully plated and tasty Corn, Tomato and Shrimp Salad.
Although she couldn't join us, Chef Carolyn was inspired by the competition and contributed her tasty version of Emeril's Hot and Cheesy Corn Dip with Blue Corn Tortilla Chips. Thanks Mom!
Chef Brad grilled fresh Corn on the Cob with Garlic-Chive Butter and impressed us all with his cleverly tied husks.
Chef Zesty whipped up Corn-Studded Guacamole and chips. Can we now assume the kitchen is completely unpacked after 6 months?
Chef Mary and sous-chef Riley slaved in the "I only have a kitchen because it came with the house" kitchen, for at least 2 full minutes opening that can of corn, but what's a girl to do on the fly after relaxing poolside at the Del for the afternoon? Love ya Sparks ;-)...
Kerry also had a tough day poolside at the Del and was unable to take the heat of Kitchen Stadium. However, she came through with another bag of goodies for the winner, her prized Ropin' the Flavors of Texas Cookbook, a few cans of Hatch Jalapeno Chiles (I think these were supposed to go in the New Mexican Corn Pudding that didn't make it to the Park!), and some Pampered Chef kitchen toys - Corn Cob Nobs and a cute Flour/Sugar Shaker.
Chef John presented the group with another collection of gourmet Balls. This time, he created rich and decadent Praline-Crunch-Nut Popcorn Balls. When asked for a showing of hands of those who wished to indulge, a lady sitting with the group next to ours frantically waved her hand in the air. She wasn't shy in going after what she wanted and was ultimately rewarded with a taste of one of his balls.
M version of Tuscan Meat Ragu over Creamy Polenta (simmered for an extra 5 hours) was voted the winning dish, but all the dishes were truly fantastic.
We seem to kick it up a notch every week and John and I hope to put together a cookbook of photos and recipes at the end of the summer season. If you would like any of your recipes and/or photos included, please remember to e-mail them to me. Thanks again to the Chefs, friends and family for joining us.
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
Battle Rice - June 8, 2008
Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in a fun and entertaining evening, listening to the Navy Show Band and dining on Iron Chef RICE dishes.
John was awarded the Grand Prize for his rather large Mario Batali Rice Balls. Kerry presented him with some cooking magazines and a collection of pink, Pampered Chef, kitchen gadgets and gloves.
Sparks was very proud of her Rice Krispies Treats, but commented she would have preferred Ghost-Chef Kerry to "drizzle" the dark chocolate over the top... Pammy presented a beautiful dome of Chicken and Rice Salad, enhanced by mint and parsley.
Kai's Butternut Squash Risotto was delicious and colorful. Kerry's Chicken and Rice Salad featured Edamame and other tasty ingredients. Brent and Lenore's Chicken and Rice dish. and their Rice Pudding, showcased fresh apricots from their tree.
Denise's Chocolate Rice Pudding, garnished with with Cherries Jubilee and Whipped Cream, won for presentation, thanks to PF Changs dessert rack and shot glasses.
We also sampled some Sake (unfiltered Nigori, sparkling and "G" ) and enjoyed Susan's and Bob's bottles of red and white wine.
We missed Mike and Ruth Ann, pooped out from a long day of Open Houses and landscaping/tile work, but thank them for sending over the stuffed mushrooms and fruit skewers. We also missed Jack and Sandra. and Brad, who opted for watching the Celtics squash the Lakers. We are still waiting for appearances from various other friends and feel free to invite new foodies!
Now it's on to Battle CORN for a very special Father's Day Concert in the Park. The Kearny Mesa Concert Band is scheduled to perform.
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Sunday, June 1, 2008
Battle Langostino - June 1, 2008
Wow, we have become quite the foodies! Thanks again for joining us in Battle Langostino (creatively disguised as lobster, shrimp and crab).
We had another marvelous spread with Jack and Sandra's Jambalaya/garlic bread, Mike & Ruth Ann's Bacon-wrapped BBQ'd Shrimp and grilled vegetable kabobs, Kai and Hillari's Shrimp Calzones, John's Crab Bloody Marys and Red Lobster Biscuits, Brad's Real Men Do Eat Quiche, Denise's Lobster Mac & Fontina Cheese, Brent & Lenore's Maine Lobster Dip and crackers, and a nice selection of wine.
The secret ingredient for this Sunday is RICE...Let the battle begin!
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If you're tired of endless Depp roles that are just an excuse to parade him around in makeup and tight pants, here's some insane, welcome news: his next role will be that of a brain uploaded to a computer.
Transcendence, which is a movie that actually will exist according to The Wrap, will be directed by Christopher Nolan's sidekick Wall Pfister. There's not really much to say about this other than it sounds batshit crazy, but The Wrap has what's possibly the best quote of the year:
The film's producer, Andrew Kosove, confirmed in an interview with TheWrap on Tuesday: "It is true Johnny Depp's brain is uploaded into a computer."
It is true.
So what we have here is a movie made by the Inception team which will star Johnny Depp as a a computer, and is essentially about the singularity. Will he talk in a regular Depp voice, or will he sound like a computer? Isn't this just Tron? Will Tim Burton rush onto the set and start clawing at things? [The Wrap via Betabeat]