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Deep in the basement of some Senate office building must be the cramped, windowless office of the Creative Department of Acronym Producers (CRAP). How else to explain the ceaseless flow of attempted wit found in congressional bill titles? One of the newest comes courtesy of Senator John Kyl (R-AZ), who recently introduced the Internet SAFETY (Stop Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Youth) Act. While Australians plan to keep their children safe by passing out free Web filters, Kyl's bill instead lays down the smack on webmasters who host sexually explicit content.
The bill contains a whole host of Internet-related provisions, but of most interest to webmasters will be the sections on labeling. The first requirement seems directed against porn sites which lure users through deceptive terms in their source code (terms that don't often show up when you view the page, but can make the page more likely to appear in unrelated search results). From the bill:
"Whoever knowingly embeds words or digital images into the source code of a website with the intent to deceive a person into viewing material constituting obscenity shall be fined under this title and imprisoned for not less than 2 years nor more than 10 years."
Those who intended to deceive minors can expect to spend at least five years in the pokey. Also, note that this section of the bill only covers "misleading" terminology. The bill states that accurate terminology such as "sex" or "porn" (yes, this is actually in the text) are acceptable.
The second labeling requirement directs webmasters who do host sexually explicit content to make clear to viewers that such material is present on their site—and to do it before any of such material is visible. Webmasters must not fail
"(1) to include on each page of the website that contains sexually explicit material, the marks and notices prescribed by the Commission under subsection (c); or
(2) to ensure that the matter on the website that is initially viewable, absent any further actions by the viewer, does not include any sexually explicit material."
The Center for Democracy and Technology sees hidden dangers in these requirements, claiming that they "would undermine First Amendment free speech protections and do nothing to protect children on the Internet." The CDT also believes that such legislation would "have a profoundly damaging chilling effect, deterring bloggers, artists and even health advocates from posting legitimate information that could expose them to jail time."
The bill does contain an exception apparently designed to keep individuals from accidentally falling afoul of the law by making a couple of risque posts. If the sexually explicit material is a "small and insignificant part of the whole," the user will be off the hook.
If you're curious about what the bill means by "sexually explicit conduct," have a look at the definition, easily found in paragraph (2) subparagraph (A) of Section 2256 of Chapter 110 of Part I of Title 18 of the US Code—but you probably knew that already.
While the bill might cut down on the amount of accidental porn seen by children, it's important to remember that it only takes effect in the US; gay Croatian porn sites will not be affected. The legislation is a reminder of the reality that the Internet truly has no borders. That doesn't mean that it's impossible to regulate (*cough* China *cough*), but it does mean that Internet regulation in a free and connected society will always be of limited value.


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Shirdi Sai temple is a beautiful shrine that was built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba . Shirdi is famous temple of Shri Sai Baba.There are 12 Jyotirlingas situated in different parts of India. The Three most important of these 12 Jyotirlingas are located in Maharashtra.
Daywise Itinerary Pilgrimage Tour Shirdi 3 Jyotirlinga from Pune 3 Night 4 Days
Day 01. Morning departure from Pune visit Bhimashankar (Jyotirlinga Temple) Visit Saibaba Temple darshan in Shirdi, overnight stay in Shirdi
Day 02. Early Morning Visit Saibaba Temple, Dwarkamai, Chavadi , Khandoba Temple, Saibaba Museum all the temples are in the same complex, the proceed to Grishneshwar ( jyotirlinga temple ) if time permit also visit Ellora Caves (Close on Tuesday ) back to shirdi - overnight stay in shirdi.
Day 03. Early morning start for Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple visit Nashik temple Panchvati temple Sita Gufa, Kapileswar temple, Kalaram temple, Panchvati.
Please Note for Panchvati temple visit Car will be parked near Godavari Ghat you will need to take a Rickshaw with local guide visit all the temples within a radius of 1.5 Kms as car cannot go inside small lanes. Also visit Muktidham temple – Night halt in Shirdi
Day 04. Morning visit Shanishingpur temple, visit Ranjangaon ashtavinayak temple drop at Pune Airport for onward journey. Tour Ends

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At the request of the Municipality of Leogane Habitat for Humanity and Architecture for Humanity are collaborating with the local community to create an urban infrastructure that will support the settlement of a starter home village, schools, health facilities, recreation and community spaces as well as opportunities for commercial development at Santo, near Leogane. The project was supported during the initial stages by local planning company, SODADE, who helped facilitate community engagement and review the design process.
The proposed Masterplan for the project and exact layout has been determined through a community lead design process. The construction process will be integrated with strong community engagement, and the involvement of local business and skills. Through community based planning, Architecture for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity will identify cultural and economic drivers that will support the long term growth of this community.
The site survey and preliminary engagement is complete. The Framework Plan has recently been completed following various Focus Group Sessions and Design Charrettes with the local community. Work on site has commenced for the first 150 homes. Currently a Masterplan is being finalized through further phases of community engagement, technical input and review. Updates and reviews will be posted as they happen.
As part of the masterplan process, Architecture for Humanity is working with various community groups and partners on the design of two schools, a community sports center and a public market place. These key components of the social fabric still require construction funding and will hopefully be rolled out by the end of 2012.
Video from the recent Ground Breaking on September 15, 2011. With 140 foundations already in the ground the ceremony had a palpable reality to it. Work on site in progressing swiftly and the first 150 homes together with the physical infrastructure should be complete by the end of November with residents moving in before Christmas.
Video from the recent housing charrette at Santo. This was a very successful session which drew heated debate from all involved. A detailed report is available in the files section.
Video from the recent Market Charrette at Santo on August 26 with local vendors, business people, the planters and tradespeople:
Presentation of one of the Community Vision Maps during a design charrette on April 13:
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Art sculpture feature Anima Gardens by Andre Heller, Ourika Valley near Marrakesh, Morocco
Modern art sculpture feature at the Anima Gardens by Andre Heller, Ourika Valley, Marrakesh, Morocco, 2016–04-22.
A relatively new garden space designed by André Heller, receiving praise and attention for its imaginative and creative design.
Located amid the foothills of the High Atlas mountains, within the spectacular Ourika Valley (27km away from Marrakesh), the Anima Garden holds shady paths and pavilions with wild flowers, cacti, water features, palm trees and tall grass, with the suprising addition of unusual sculptures of magical characters hidden about the space.
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"I do the very best I know how—the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference."
—Lincoln quoted in Francis Carpenter, The Inner Life of Abraham Lincoln: Six Months at the White House.
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Great Job, Mom!/Great Job Dad!
By Holman Wang
These two picture books remind us that although Mom and Dad have their own special careers, they also specialize in many jobs as a parent. Photographs of unique miniature figures made from wool sculptures depict every day life. In Mom's book, she is also an archaeologist as she searches the laundry and a DJ as she dances to the beat. In the book about Dad, he is also a computer engineer, architect and astronomer. These beautiful books provide the chance to appreciate and talk about careers, caring and family.
Soccer School
By Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttleton
Illustrated By Spike Gerrell
(Walker Books)
With three volumes in this Soccer School series, young athletes gather all the information they need to understand the history, science and biology of the game. Jam-packed with comic illustrations, readers will be laughing and learning, and mini quizzes will test their knowledge. This is an awesome way to learn the secrets behind the success of this popular sport. Soccer fans aged eight to adult will enjoy these books.
Beastly Puzzles
By Rachel Poliquin, Illustrated By Byron Eggenschwiler
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This book is a superb combination of puzzle solving, picture searching and animal science. Pages of softly coloured illustrations fold open to reveal answers and facts. This unique non-fiction compilation will appeal to creature lovers aged seven to 10.
Owling, Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night
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This picture book-sized guide has everything you need to know about owls. After an introduction to owl anatomy, habitat and behaviour, we are introduced to 19 different owls of North America. Readers will learn about how to find owls, owl etiquette and owl rehabilitation. Information is easy to read and the photographs are stunning. This is a must have for owl, and bird lovers aged eight to adult.


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Published: 11/01/2012 13:30:00
Recently a rather unique fundraiser was held by Southeast Alaska Independent Living and the Juneau Chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness, it was a poker run, whereby participants play a game of cards for prizes, get a little exercise and fresh air, and support some valuable community services. We spoke with Katie Chapman, the executive Director of the Juneau Chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness, who provided details of the event.
VIDEO: Recently a rather unique fundraiser was held where participants played a game of cards for prizes, while they got a little exercise and fresh air. (Image: Rik Pruett)
"Today we are having a fundraiser, SAIL and NAMI partnered last year, it's our 2nd annual Run, Walk and Roll, it's a one mile walk and a 5K run. It's not about your times, even though there's this big clock behind me, it's all about the cards in your hand. At all the locations that people are running past they're getting a card from a playing deck of cards and whoever has the best poker hand in the end wins. Depending on the cards in their hands, we've got prizes from supporters in the community, different businesses such as El Sombrero, the Island Pub; we've got B's Bistro donating a gift certificate as well as Pavitt's fitness center, they're donating one month membership to their fitness center, we've got some great prizes."
The event started at Twin Lakes, wound its way up past Bartlett Hospital, around the loop by SEARHC and back to Twin Lakes which was a mile, the runners continued on to the Pioneers Home and then back to make 5K. All the participants were given a playing card at each of five points along the route to make up their five card poker hand and compete for the prizes. The fundraiser benefitted SAIL and NAMI, who work closely with each other as partner organizations to spread their charitable works to those in need of it, all in all a winning hand.
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In their forth outstanding gig at San Rafael's Terrapin Crossroads this year, The Rock Collection brought an evening of originals, and beloved covers dissimilar to anything fans had seen of them yet. Any act under the jam band umbrella has to keep their shows diverse night to night, but what makes The Rock Collection standalone is the sheer combination of talent and background that allows the music to take off different directions on any given night. All of the members of The Rock Collection have different bands and projects they're a part of, making every occasion that much more special. Melvin Seals (B3 Organ), Greg Anton (drums), Stu Allen (guitar), Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (guitar), and Jean Paul McLean (bass) built their chops individually before coming together as The Rock Collection years back. The music is a multi-genre enlargement of rock 'n' roll's many forms and expressions, all backed by heartfelt exploration and collaborative talents.
The show opened up with three originals from Greg Anton and iconic lyricist Robert Hunter. "Time is Tight," brought the good vibes right out the gates and showcased the musical connectivity between the players. The complimentary guitar work between Lebo and Allen was notably diverse, drawing from two strong individual musical backgrounds that never crowded each other's method. "Years to Come," displayed the band's growing original repertoire. This particular show was enhanced by the beautiful vocals of Stephanie Salva, who has collaborated with Seals particularly in the past. Her stunning lead harmonies were felt sturdily on "American Spring."
Stu Allen is one of Terrapin Crossroads' favorite featured players in many different projects including many incarnations of Phil Lesh & Friends. He brought a brash rendition of The Rolling Stones "Bitch," to the admiration of the crowd. Seals' original "Me and the Devil," conjured his roots in the spirituals and deep blues. Melvin's presence radiated brightly, and each player onstage would often visibly beam toward him. One of The Rock Collection's finest attributes is their knack for reimagining the songs of each individual player. Many folks are familiar with Greg Anton as a member of the legendary jam band Zero, which included other miraculous players such as Steve Kimock, Judge Murphy, Martin Fierro, John Cipollina and Bobby Vega. One of their most celebrated originals was (yet another Robert Hunter penned tune) "Catalina." The tender guitar dual-synch from Lebo and Stu accentuated that remarkable melody. The pitch-perfect three-part harmonies from Stu, Lebo, and Stephanie were amplified by extended improvisational wrap-arounds between verses.
After a comfortable set break which gave the crowd a chance to check out a Rowan Brother's show in the Terrapin Crossroads bar, audience and band came back buzzing from the many different backgrounds and stimulations. The Rock Collection continued to showcase originals such as "Do It Again," and "Friday Hand." Their repertoire grows year by year, impressively for a band who only performs occasionally. To match the girth of their material, the band busted out some meaty covers to round out a fantastic second set. A cover of the Allman Brothers Band's "Whipping Post," led compellingly by Stu was a great jam vehicle and allowed Melvin's B3 to soar high and mighty with a particularly memorable solo that was felt throughout the entire place.
JP McLean is an inventive bassist most commonly associated with Melvin Seals and the JGB. Behind his relaxed, if not timid demeanor lies a talented vocalist. He most convincingly led the group through a cover of Steeler's Wheel's hit, "Stuck in the Middle with You." Next came "End of the World Blues," followed by an expansively swinging, "Tampa in the Summertime." The Rock Collection rounded out a lengthy second set with the longstanding Zero favorite, "Home on the Range." During the showstopper each gave their all, especially Greg Anton who drums hefty and supple simultaneously, always allotting some leeway for sporadic improvisation behind the rhythm.
Grateful Web continues to support these artists collectively and individually, even if shows are few and far between, the flame continues to burn strong, and every gig brings something unique. You can best keep up to date with their gigs on their Facebook.


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One inconvenient truth facing those who still favor the "austerity" approach to our current economic predicament (slow growth, high unemployment) is that the austerity approach makes the problem worse.
When we cut government spending, we reduce economic growth and we put more people out of work.
When we reduce economic growth and put more people out of work, we reduce consumer spending, which, in turn, further reduces economic growth.
When we reduce economic growth and put more people out of work, we also reduce tax revenue, which increases our budget deficit.
So, then, to do what we were trying to do by enacting "austerity" in the first place--reduce the budget deficit--we have to cut even more government spending.
And so on.
This is what's happening in Greece, where the economy has shrunk 18% over the last several years, and the budget deficit is miles from being closed.
(The Greek economy has shrunk 18%. Imagine that. Peak to trough, in 2008 and 2009, the worst recession since the Great Depression, the U.S. economy shrank about 7%. And it felt like our civilization was about to collapse.)
It's also what's happening in the UK, where economic growth has been even worse than ours and they may be headed for a triple-dip recession.
It's what's happening across the Eurozone.
And it's what's happening here, where we have shrunk government spending, and, in so doing, slowed our rate of economic growth and kept more people out of work.
But that hasn't stopped one of our political parties from insisting that we enact more austerity.
And that's why, tomorrow, we will be cutting more government spending, thus making our economy worse.
(True, both political parties voted for the sequester. But be honest: One of those parties would happily eliminate it. And also be honest: Although our debt and deficit is a concern, it is not yet so big a crisis that we need to shoot ourselves in the foot to address it.)
The New York Times has posted a couple of simple graphics that show what austerity is doing to our economy.
The first shows that government spending has already shrunk 5% in the past two years, which has acted as a big drag on both GDP growth and employment.
And the second shows that, in this recovery, unlike every other post-war recovery, government employment has decreased in the last few years, thus compounding the unemployment problem (normally, the government hires people in the wake of recessions, thus helping to boost the economy and reduce unemployment. Not this time.)
Yes, we have a debt and deficit problem.
No, this problem is not so extreme and out of control that we need to intentionally hurt ourselves now, when we're already weak, to fix it.
Yes, the sequester and austerity approach will hurt the economy.
No, there's no good reason to do it other than adherence to an outmoded and demonstrably incorrect ideology.
But the political party that is insisting on austerity has unfortunately long since abandoned any pretense about being the party that is smart about the economy.
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts town's bylaw against public profanity appears to violate constitutional free speech rights and should not be enforced, the state's attorney general said in a recommendation Tuesday.
Middleborough, a town of about 23,000, received national attention in June when residents at a town meeting voted 183-50 to approve an article that allowed police to enforce a 1968 bylaw by imposing a $20 fine against loud and obscene language. Supporters of the measure said it was meant to discourage groups of foul-mouthed youths who congregated on downtown streets or public parks.
The article was reviewed by Attorney General Martha Coakley's office, which said in Tuesday's ruling that the enforcement mechanism itself — the $20 fine — did not violate state or federal law.
"However, we have determined that some of the underlying by-laws passed more than 30 years ago no longer meet constitutional standards and those by-laws should be repealed by the town, and in the meantime, not actively enforced," said Emalie Gainey, a spokeswoman for Coakley.
The attorney general specifically urged repeal of the 1968 bylaw barring "profane" language in public, saying it would violate First Amendment free speech guarantees.
Coakley also recommended the town consider changes in two other bylaws — a 1972 measure against the making of an "alarming or tumultuous noise," and an antiquated 1927 bylaw that prohibited, among other things, throwing snow balls or playing football on a public street.
She stressed her office had no authority to overturn the existing bylaws, since they had been approved by previous attorneys general.
Mimi Duphily, a former town selectwoman who pushed for the fine against swearing, said it was not clear what the impact of Tuesday's decision would be or if it might prompt repeal of the 1968 bylaw.
But she strongly defended the town's crackdown on profanity.
"This has nothing to do with freedom of speech," Duphily said. "This is about verbal assault."
The torrent of loud and abusive language, she said, would keep customers away from downtown businesses and was frightening to seniors and young children.
"I can handle it," she said. "The issue is when someone is not capable of handling it, or you have to explain to a 10-year-old what in heaven someone just said. That's unnecessary."
Duphily and other backers of the article said it was never intended to target casual or private conversations.
Regardless of the eventual fate of the measure, Duphily said the action by Town Meeting already has had a positive impact, with what she said was a noticeable drop in harassing behavior by young people. She also credits bicycle patrols that were implemented by the town's police chief, Bruce Gates, in the downtown area.
The 1968 bylaw had rarely, if ever, been enforced because it essentially made cursing a crime and was not worth the effort to prosecute. The measure passed by town meeting in June decriminalized profanity, allowing police to write a ticket for it as they would traffic or other violations.
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts town's bylaw against public profanity appears to violate constitutional free speech rights and should not be enforced, the state's attorney general said in a recommendation Tuesday.


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I don't know what it is, but there is something about the Australian meat pie that British versions just can't get right. It needs to have a very simple, savoury filling, with enough gravy to be moist but solid enough to eat without making a mess of your shirt, face or hands. The pastry needs to be flaky but still providing stability. It doesn't have to be eaten at the football, but it needs to remind you that you could if you wanted to.
So I tooled up with some 4 1/2" foil cases (really cheap on ebay) and some beef mince and got under way.
I wanted to make a good sized batch, and freeze some, so that the next time I had this sort of craving I was in a good position to feed it. I got pretty damn close to perfection, too, with the right balance of pastry, which was sturdy enough to eat out of hand, and a substantial filling.


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So, some folks have complained about a lack of diversity in the Marvel (and DC) cinematic landscapes. I don't disagree. One of my favorite choices for Batman in Batman VS Superman or whatever it's going to be called was the heavy rumor that Idris Elba could play the Dark Knight. I adore this idea. I love color-blind casting so much it's not even funny. I referenced Shido Nakamura as a great choice for The Joker before The Dark Knight cast Ledger in the role. I've always just liked the idea of taking different races and casting them as these legendary characters, not only as a way to breathe new life into the character/role, but also as a way to give a push to an actor who could easily rise to the challenges of a storied character.
There are rumors as to who is going to play the semi-legendary Dr. Strange. For those who don't know, Dr. Strange is supposedly next in line for the Marvel movie treatment. This is interesting news in that it opens up the realm of the supernatural for the Marvel Cinematic Universe the way that Ghost Rider should have (but didn't). By introducing a supernatural element into the fray, we can move beyond technological wizardry and science-induced superpowers. If Iron Man 3 had taken a traditional approach to the Mandarin, we would have gotten a bit of the supernatural involved with the ten rings (as well as some major league science fiction-esque powers), however; the Mandarin was a "great" (depending on who you talk to) bit of misdirection and the real enemy was revealed to be a science-forged baddie.
Dr. Strange, as he exists in the Marvel comic book universe, is a sorcerer, who also happens to be a practicing neurosurgeon. The concept of a surgeon with the hands of a wizard is a pretty sexy one. It reminds me a bit of the anime Blackjack, which tells the story of an unlicensed surgeon with the hands of a god. Giving Dr. Strange that approach would be fascinating, only with a strong supernatural, demon-worshipping element would be a neat way to go about the film.
Now, onto the main purpose for this post. There have been rumors of more white people playing Dr. Strange. Johnny Depp. Justin Theroux (who, of the two, would be my choice). With all the heat coming off one of the finest movies of 2013, 12 Years A Slave, why not go with someone who's not only got the acting chops, but also the intensity to bring a character like Dr. Strange to life? This is a character who battles the supernatural forces from beyond the veil while also existing as a barrier between those two worlds. He's a weathered soldier, to an extent. He's a medical doctor. He's at home in both the world of the living and the world of the damned.
Chiwetel Ejiofor is the guy for the job. An Oscar-caliber performer who's been in a bunch of movies, from Amistad to Serenity. He's clearly at-home with science fiction and grandiose, silly storytelling, but at the same time, an exceptional actor in more traditional pieces.
Ejiofor can also chew the scenery with the best of them, should Marvel decide to take a more lighthearted approach to the character and maybe fully-commit to the "swingin' 60's" vibe of the character. Ejiofor has done comedy before (Kinky Boots), too.
Most importantly, he's coming off tremendous Oscar buzz. The Marvel cinematic universe needs to cash in on Ejiofor's tremendous acting ability, sure, but also needs to cash in on the 12 Years a Slave buzz by casting what is arguably a performance for the ages. Casting Ejiofor also addresses concerns that the Marvel cinematic universe is whitewashed. While I'm sure purists will argue against Ejiofor's casting, I don't see it being that big a deal.
Dr. Strange, in the cinematic universe, existing in his own supernatural, spiritual realm, while also crossing paths with the Scarlet Witch and other Avengers over the course of Phases 2 and 3 is such an exciting prospect. We open the world up. We introduce Dormamu as a potential major villain in the post-Ultron, post-Thanos world. Maybe Dr. Strange can't fully vanquish Dormamu on his own? Maybe he needs The Avengers (and Loki) to do it?
Dr. Strange could easily rise to a leading force in that Avengers lineup. Downey Jr. would finally have an equal in terms of pure gravitas that could maybe spearhead the team in whatever post-Downey Jr. universe exists, if there is one.
The Marvel cinematic universe needs Chiwetel Ejiofor as Dr. Strange. Let's make it happen.


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Charles Goldman was born in San Francisco, CA in 1966. His multifaceted practice, which spans sculpture, photography, installation, performance, drawing, sound and painting, is concerned with the cyclical nature of life and the standardized units used in its measurement. He is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. He has completed public projects for Art Caucuses, Tbilisi, Georgia, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Portland Institute of Contemporary Art, Toronto Sculpture Garden and the World Financial Center / Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Exhibitions have taken place at The Museum of Art and Design, NYC, Peter Blum Gallery, NYC, Whitney Museum of American Art @ Altria, Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, MA, Maryland Art Place, Baltimore, MD, Artists Space, NYC, The Philip Feldman Gallery, Portland, OR, The Drawing Center, NYC, SculptureCenter, NYC and the Birch Libralato Gallery, Toronto, Ontario. He was a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow in Fine Arts. He is the founder and director of GRIDSPACE in Brooklyn, NY and the creator of RE>CRETE> -- a building material. His work in included in many public and private collections. For more information on his practice please visit www.charlesgoldmanwork.com.
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Saturday, December 01, 2007
Little Living Tree in Richmond
Advent Calendar, December 1: Christmas Tree
When I was a child, my parents would not think of using an artificial Christmas tree. The smell of fresh evergreen always uplifted the spirits and helped us believe that Christmas time had finally arrived, at least indoors. Outside our door, there were no snowy sparkles or delicate icy sculptures, only the oily, stinging, and unconvincing December rain of Richmond, California--home to a huge Standard Oil refinery complex, among many other Bay Area industries.
Having a Christmas tree was important to my mother, in particular, because her grandparents were not in the habit of putting one up on their rural Minnesota farm until she was nearly grown. All that waiting must have stuck with her, for she wanted to make extra certain that my sister and I did not miss out on the joy of celebrating the holiday with a beautiful, glittery tree.
For a few years, my family used a living tree, more to reduce overall cost than anything. It came planted in a large redwood tub, and though small, it tried very hard, and willingly gave center stage to all the ornaments it could possibly hold. But, it spent the rest of the year outside on the back patio, looking lonely and forgotten, simply biding its time until December rolled around again.
When the living tree became depressed from too much waiting around--we could tell by its dingy and brown-tinged edges--we planted it in the yard and went back to buying a cut tree each Christmas. Though larger and flashier, these doomed visitors were not any better at their job than that trusty little living tree, perhaps because they were more impersonal, not to mention, well... expired. Once their grand entrance wore off, they never remained long, hardly enough time to make an acquaintance.
That little evergreen from my childhood, long set free from the constraints of its redwood tub, is probably still spreading its limbs and sheltering birds from the stinging December rain, oily as ever. Each year, when the fading autumn light gives way to the winter solstice, a misty, sensory memory sends a shudder through its boughs and needles. I like to imagine our old friend straining toward the dim winter daylight, searching for the familiar weight of ornaments from times past, and feeling for the reverberation of childish laughter, which once rang like Christmas bells through the house.
Posted by Chery Kinnick at 6:22 AM
Labels: Advent calendar, Christmas
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- Charley "Apple" Grabowski said...
I've known many people who had live trees but they were planted each spring. How wonderful that you were able to use the same tree several times.
- December 01, 2007
- Jasia said...
We tried to find a living tree for our house a few years back. We went to all sorts of nurseries and tree farms to no avail. When we asked if anyone knew where we could get one we were looked at like we were nuts. I've heard about living trees used at Christmas but never actually seen one. I guess it's just not done here in the Detroit area.
Great post!
- December 01, 2007
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We're excited about the response we've received about SoapBox Core, mostly over at the CodeProject Article. We decided we needed a better and more dynamic support site for SoapBox Core, so we setup a StackOverflow-like Q&A site specifically dedicated to SoapBox Core questions:ask.soapboxcore.com.
We moved all the content from the wiki over to this new site, so it should be your one-stop-shop for all things SoapBox Core.


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Introducing the new LED panel lights that will fit perfect in the car's interior map or dome lights. These lights come with dual connectors that will fit wedge or festoon housings. The size is only 1.37" x 1.05" for an easy fit and feature 9 bright SMD LED pieces attached to the panel.
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DOVER — Sunday morning Samuel Seicol was ecstatic.
"This is the final day of Hanukkah and our annual latke party is a wonderful way to close things out," he said.
Rabbi Sam, as he is affectionately called, described the congregation's celebration of the eight days of The Festival of Lights, as satisfying and enriching.
"Temple Israel has seen more people participating as Jews and as family honoring our traditions and having fun doing it," says Rabbi Sam.
Family was a key word describing those in attendance at the Olive Meadow Lane Temple as numerous generations shared their time with friends and family.
Savanna Weinstein was sitting with friends and fellow synagogue members, sisters, 17-year-old Rebecca Costa and 16-year-old Jessica of Hampton.
"My dad is in the kitchen cooking, and I have been coming here every year since I can remember," said the vivacious Dover High School junior.
"This is the first time I have been to the latke party and I really enjoy it," said Rebecca, a senior at Winnacunnet High School.
Said Jessica, a sophomore also at Winnacunnet, "The food is terrific." The girls were joined by their mother Lois, principal of the Marston Elementary School in Hampton.
"I have been a member of the congregation for over 10 years," said Lois, "This is a great place to be together with a community of the Jewish faith, it is so comfortable."
Keeping with the family involvement were Aaron and Gina Kahn, who brought their 7-month-old son, Noah, for his first Hanukkah celebration.
"We joined in September," said Aaron a nurse practitioner at Frisbee Hospital, "and we couldn't be happier with everything."
Entering into the kitchen of the facility was an experience, with as many as 12 people involved in the cooking, packing and service preparation for the waiting diners. Said Marc Weinstein, Temple board of trustees Vice President and one of the day's volunteer chefs, "I estimate that we will make over 1,000 latkes today."
"Latkes are potato pancakes that have been a part of the Jewish tradition for over 2,200 years," explained Rabbi Sam. When they wrested control of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem from the Greek/Syrian empire, in order to rededicate it they had to light the Temple's menorah for eight consecutive days.
"There was only a small amount of oil left," said the Rabbi, "enough for only one day, but the menorah stayed lit for all those eight days. As a result each year we commemorate that occurrence by cooking foods such as latkes and sufganiyot (a doughnut like pastry) in oil. It is very festive, and loved by the congregation."
Another member of the cooking crew, many of who have been involved for over 12 years, is Juliette Deingott of Dover, a recent graduate of UNH "yesterday," she said on Sunday.
"I have been involved in this celebration for years," said the sustainable agriculture major, "and I consider all members of The Sisterhood to be my other mothers."
President of that sisterhood, Leslie Kirshman was putting decorations on each table, "just bringing a little spirit to the occasion," she said. "It feeds the people through the eyes as well as the mouth."
Marc Hiller of South Berwick, Maine was enjoining the companionship of his fellow congregation members. "This a fabulous, enjoyable tradition which will continue through the years," said the associate professor of health management and policy at the University of New Hampshire.
Carol Krassner former President of the board of trustees said, "We have over 120 families from around the Seacoast and have the best board of trustees ever."
Krassner was joined by her granddaughter Belle Giguere.
"I have been coming here since I was born," said the 11-year-old Dover Middle School fifth grader, "and I enjoy seeing my friends, and I really like the latkes!"


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Molyneux reveals plans for Curiosity follow-up, to be called Cooperation
Peter Molyneux has disclosed that he is working on a follow-up to his upcoming mobile experiment known as Curiosity: What's in the Cube.
22 Cans' Curiosity now titled Curiosity: What's Inside the Cube
Peter Molyneux's Curiosity will hence forth be known as Curiosity: What's Inside the Cube. The game was given a slight name change due to the name of a certain Mars rover when was launched by NASA earlier this month. Curiosity: What's Inside the Cube will release on iOS and Android next month.
Molyneux must rename Curiosity app 'because of NASA'
Curiosity, the debut title from Peter Molyneux's new studio 22 Cans must change its name following a conflict with the NASA Mars rover Curiosity, the developer has revealed.
Curiosity is "simple" and "crazy", says Molyneux
In his keynote speech at Unite 2012, legendary creative Peter Molyneux gave a little insight into what inspired his first independent title, cube-breaking social game Curiosity.
Molyneux's Curiosity delayed until September, gets new trailer
Curiosity, the debut title from Peter Molyneux's new studio 22 Cans has been pushed back to September. The game was scheduled to launch today, but it has missed its release window. However, a new trailer from the studio should make the bad news sting less.
Rezzed: Molyneux explains his "Curiosity" Cube Experiment
During Rezzed, Peter Molyneux announced his first title from 22 Cans, Curiosity, would center around players chipping away at a cube formed by 60 million cubes. How did he come up with this concept? Molyneux explains it to VG247.
Molyneux's Curiosity will release on iOS, Android and PC August 22
Peter Molyneux announced during Rezzed his first title from 22 Can, Curiosity, will release on iOS, Android and PC on August 22.
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Woman accused of sexually assaulting 13-year oldBy Eva Ruth Moravec - Express-News
San Antonio police Monday night arrested a woman accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy.
Amanda Ann Nabers, 25, was set to be booked in Bexar County Jail on one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child. A judge set bail at $50,000.
A Texas Department of Family and Protective Services caseworker with Child Protective Services told police Nabers had endangered her own children and engaged in sexual activities with the boy, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.


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Producer Raymundo has been dating his girlfriend Laura aka BAE for over 5 years now. This weekend they went out to celebrate five years together after Raymundo had actually gotten her number from one of his buddies. His friend matched with Laura on Tinder many years ago and when his friend left town, he asked to get Laura's number. Ever since then, the rest has been history.
While out celebrating their anniversary this weekend, Raymundo posted on his Instagram Story a picture of Laura at dinner with the caption as "Future Bride" with an arrow pointing to Laura. The post was meant to be innocent, just Raymundo saying that one day she will be his bride, but it confused many listeners including Amy. Everyone thought that Raymundo and Laura finally got engaged after all this time. Turns out they didn't, and Raymundo deleted the Instagram Story.
So to clear it up with our listeners, Raymundo and Laura aren't engaged... yet.


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