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In the world of faith, folks often point out the obvious fact that God does not belong to a particular creed, religion, race, or school of philosophy. This sentiment establishes the divine as one which transcends divisive terms of affiliation.
But I am here to announce that a brief exploration of at least two religious traditions from both the East and West suggests otherwise.
The image above hosts artistic depictions of two of the world's most famous and beloved divine figures: Lord Krishna and Jesus Christ, respectively. While the terminology of their carnal nature varies slightly (Lord Krishna is one of several avatars of Vishnu, while Jesus is the sole incarnation of Yahweh), both are believed by their devotees to have slipped into humanity, for some time virtually unnoticed, and altered the lives of millions.
Similar figures from other spiritual traditions notwithstanding, Lord Krishna and Jesus Christ have much to teach us about the Immersionist path as they practiced in its ideal form.
In the Gospel of John of the New Testament of the Bible, the opening verse states that:
"In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning…The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us."–The Gospel of John 1: 1-2, 14
In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna declares:
"Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma."–The Bhagavad Gita, 4: 7-8
True to the Immersionist Path, we find poetic irony in the stories of Jesus and Lord Krishna. Although they both arrive as God in the flesh, with all the power of the cosmos, the humility of their earthly station dresses them in cognito among their audience.
Like water, they seeped into humanity, and nourished the lives of those around them from the inside out.
In order to understand this more easily, I'll borrow from the wisdom of that classic Taoist treasure, the Tao Te Ching.
"The highest goodness is like water.
Water easily benefits all things without struggle.
Yet it abides in places that men hate.
Therefore it is like the Tao."
–Tao Te Chang, chapter 8
Water is an important symbol in Taoist thought as well as in the teachings of Jesus and Lord Krishna. Jesus describes himself as "living water," and Krishna compares himself with the ocean. Water also holds one of the twin elements within the Immersionist path: Water and Fire.
In the Immersionist path, water is both the element one must emulate, and a representation of each immersion exercise. You must become like water (the ease of flow into another life or point of view) whilst flowing into a particular deposit (the individual or ideal) of water.
The Immersionist Path may require one to explore areas within ourselves and others which prove uncomfortable, however as we see from the Taoist verse above and the example of God's incarnations, water always seeks the lowest place.
Indeed, Jesus was born in a feeding trough, while Lord Krishna arrived in a prison cell.
Paradoxically then, the Immersionist Path is simultaneously a simple and difficult path. Water does not bind itself from entering the crevasses of life, nor does it discriminate whom its life-giving properties reach. As an Immersionist, we must be willing to go places others refuse, plumb the depths of our darkest selves, and nourish even that which seems hopeless.
Jesus and Lord Krishna arrived to show us the way, and I believe it was the Path of Immersion. In a way, the Lord and Creator of the cosmos is telling us "Come on in. The water's fine."
If that's the case, if they've shown us the way by example, what's stopping you from diving in today?
I did something last night with my wife that we haven't done in a very long time…
Okay, not from that far back, but it certainly feels that way.
Last night, we had a date night. No kids, no blog, phones tucked away, and all focus on each other.
Well, each other and my pitcher of locally brewed German-style wheat beer.
One-on-one interaction with friends, significant others, a new acquaintance, and even our personal paths is the quintessential form of Immersionism. Indeed, the Path of Immersion in any relational context is the intercourse between persons, feelings, interests, and ideals. This includes date nights with your significant other, going out with your best friend, playing with your kids or pet, time in prayer/meditation, and yes, even a mature debate between two minds of opposing views.
As I journeyed through Project Conversion last year, it was this selfless dipping in and out of the context of others that transformed me and opened my eyes, heart, and mind to the philosophy I hold dear today. When we lower the defenses of our egos and swim freely within the life of another, we awaken the most glorious component of our humanity.
My date with Heather last night helped me realize five ways we can implement the Art of Immersion in any situation:
1) Objectively Recognize the Position of Another:
In other words, see others exactly as they are, not as you'd like them to be.
When my oldest daughter and I jog in the morning, I could easily demand that she keep up with my pace, but in doing so I dismantle the interaction. Instead, I match her pace and we run together while steadily building her speed and stamina. Now, we are no longer just running, but forming a relationship. When I am older and she is in her prime, perhaps she'll do the same for me.
2) Give Selflessly without Expectations:
James Francis Byrnes once said that "Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life." This is that economy of experience and compassion I always talk about. What would happen if we dove into the waters of another without reservations? What would happen if we set sail on the ocean of humanity without projecting sea monsters lurking beneath every wave? We must stop looking at our interactions with one another as opportunities for profit and more as opportunities for mutual enrichment.
3) Immersion does not Accept Pre-Existing Conditions:
Project Conversion required that I abandon most if not all inhibitions about religion and its various devotees. Had I entered the waters of that experience with my former prejudice, I would have never learned to swim. Although the interfaith movement is growing, inter-religious fear and suspicion remains a deadly cancer in the body of humanity. Much of this fear stems from misunderstanding and ignorance. There are those who profit from propagating such animosity, but I'm here as proof that there are far greater riches in store once we evacuate our prejudices and allow new experiences and information to challenge the status quo.
4) Rivals are the Fertile Soil of Personal Growth:
Healthy competition is one of the best aspects of a relationship. If deconstruction is the cradle of creation, then our rivals are the architects of the cradle. Nothing, not our bodies, minds, or even faith develops without tension and friction. Jesse Owens said that "Friendships born on the field of athletic strife are the real gold of competition. Awards become corroded, friends gather no dust."
When we lend ourselves freely to that intercourse between ourselves and others, we invariably come away altered. In this economy, each party obtains a piece of the other. We plant seeds and are in turn fertilized with new ideas, new goals, new perspectives, and growth becomes imminent. The ashes of experience is the fertile soil of growth.
5) Sail Uncharted Territory:
John A. Shedd said that "A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." In yesterday's post I talked about how cost is the threshold to the Path of Immersion. What lies beyond my comfort zone? What lies beyond my prejudices, the status quo, beneath the surface of someone's life? We will not grow, humanity will fall, if we lack the courage to seek one another out in a selfless spirit of love and compassion. But that journey begins where our fears and inhibitions end.
In many cases, sailing these unknown waters means trusting others with your secrets, sins, and fears. If a pool of water has no outlet, the water becomes stagnant, however once we break down those walls, the water flows freely and ushers in life. This means allowing others to immerse themselves in your life as well. Are you ready to cross the line?
How might these points help with your interactions with others? Are there walls and boundaries in your life that need to come down?
Today marks my official declaration of fidelity and discipleship to the Path of Immersion. Along with that declaration, I also invite you to join me in whatever capacity feels the most suitable. The Path of Immersion is not one which demands conversion, evangelism, worship, or exclusivity. Along this path, I am no master, for there are no masters, clergy, or established hierarchies in this discipline, only students. I do however, welcome companions.
Project Conversion was the vehicle by which I arrived at the Path of Immersion, so let's briefly explore the four steps along that journey, culminating in the present. This path pervades many traditions and can apply to your personal journey as well.
Presentation of Change:
Every good story involves what Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey calls the "Call to Action." This is the impetus which fuels the abandonment of one's normative experience and segues them onto a path of transformation. We all receive this call, this presentation of change, at least once in our lives, but not everyone answers. This presentation of change might represent anything, from adopting a healthier lifestyle, to launching a social justice movement, or even the precipice of conversion.
My personal presentation of change came when I realized I could no long hate others simply for harboring religious faith.
Accepting the Cost:
The reason we often refuse the call is simple: Cost.
All change, as is represented in one of my favorite symbols, the phoenix, requires the death or reduction of something in order to manifest another. The phoenix bursts into flames, reducing itself to ashes, only to be reborn. In the Path of Immersion (which involves any degree of change), one must accept the cost of that experience, the transfer of energy toward something new.
This cost might include the suspension of prejudice, inflated ego, a span of time, the risk of losing family, friends, or even one's life. Nothing in this world is free. Destruction then, becomes the cradle of creation.
The cost of Project Conversion included a year of my life, the patience and endurance of my family, and my former preconceived notions about people of faith.
Taking the Plunge: Immersion:
The Path of Immersion is stepping off the pier of our comfort zone into unknown waters without reservations, and accepting whatever outcome awaits once we break the water's surface and inhale as a new creature for the first time.
When we plumb the depths of another life or perspective, we invariably swim deeper within ourselves. Humanity then, for the Immersionist, becomes a network–a map–guiding us toward glorious treasures used in the commerce of experience and compassion.
Project Conversion involved completely immersing myself into the lives and perspectives of people I once loathed.
Neo Genesis: A New Beginning:
The waters of transformation are the cocoon in which metamorphosis occurs. That said, just as the butterfly must break free, so must the Immersionist crest those waters and take her first breath as a new creature. This is why the Buddha instructs us to leave behind the raft once we reach the other side of the river. Although the experience of transformation is important, it can become an anchor to our new selves. The Path of the Immersionist then, is a constant cycle of growth and shedding, creation and deconstruction, the phoenix burning and raising anew from the fertile ashes of experience.
Therefore an Immersionist knows that just as there are ever deeper seas to explore, a master in this Path is a student humbled, and therefore perfected.
Above all, the Path of Immersion is a discipline of transformation. Indeed, no science is more subversive, humbling, or liberating as the study of one's self. The Immersionist goes spelunking into the depths of humanity and the variety of ideals, and with each return gains a larger perspective and a greater appreciation for nuance.
I hope you've enjoyed this brief introduction on the major points of the Path of Immersion. Have you received a "presentation to change"? How do you think you can apply these techniques in your life, faith, or philosophy?


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Butter Masala Recipes
Paneer Masala Mushroom Appetizers
Paneer masala is pan-fried paneer cheese simmered in a spicy, creamy sauce. It is amazing with plain basmati rice or hot naan. But instead of serving this dish the traditional way, I used it as a filling for mushrooms. The bold flavor of the curry sauce marries beautifully with the earthiness of the mushrooms; they make the most delicious fusion appetizers.
The idea for these cute appetizers was inspired by my aunt, Ma Mười. She told me the first time she tried Indian food years ago at a restaurant, she was served a lot of little metal tins filled with colorful sauces. After a while, she asked the waiter when her main meal was going to arrive. She thought they were condiments and didn't realize that was her entire meal.
These appetizers showcase the wonderful flavors of Indian cuisine for those who are not really familiar with this culture. I've prepared pizzas, "naaninis" and other fusion dishes with Indian toppings in the past. Indian cuisine is boldly flavored, so pairing it with simple and attractive presentation techniques is a low-risk strategy for producing delicious new dishes.
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Paneer Makhani Recipe
I don't make paneer makhani very often because of the calories, particularly since I started working out to lose the baby weight. But today I had an excuse: I had leftover cream from making a white peach macadamia tart (which I'll share tomorrow), a bucket of freshly picked tomatoes and a bag of cashew nuts in the pantry.
I marinated the cubes of paneer prior to pan-frying them. The tangy flavor from the lemon juice, yogurt and cream balanced wonderfully with the sweetness from the tomato sauce. I didn't feel bad eating the dish because it was so good!
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Paneer Dal Curry Recipe
I just discovered freshly made paneer cheese at a local Indian market. The cheese is wonderful and tastes great pan-fried. I didn't want to just serve it as-is, so I prepared a creamy masala sauce to go with it. I also threw in store-bought steamed black lentils (dal) for added protein. It's a nice change from the usual spinach (palak paneer) dish I often make for my husband Lulu.
Served with a large plate of greens, this vegetarian Indian curry makes for a balanced, tasty meal. It's also very versatile; you can make your own variation by just swapping a few ingredients, such as chicken or eggplant in place of the lentils.
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Paneer Masala Pizza (Indian Style Pizza Recipe)
I ventured into the world of fusion and decided to break the rules by making pizza with Indian toppings. I prepared a traditional paneer butter masala with a mixture of flavorful, bold spices. I used the spicy sauce as the primary flavor for the pizza. In addition, I sprinkled a little Parmesan cheese to hold everything together and finished it with fresh cilantro.
The trick to coming up with your own fusion dishes is to use one recipe as the "base" and then replace a key ingredient with something from another culture. The sauce and cheese used on pizza are perfect targets and paneer butter masala takes care of both. If you wanted to make it even more Indian, you could replace the pizza crust with a naan. It's a great way to introduce new foods to kids in a way that's familiar but fresh.
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Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer butter masala probably isn't the healthiest vegetarian dish out there, but it is surely delicious. Pretty much anything with butter in the title is a recipe for success. I remember a restaurant reviewer once saying that given enough butter and cream, sand can taste great. That may be a bit of a stretch, but when you layer this sauce over gently fried Indian cheese, it's impossible to resist.
The sauce consists of a blend of butter, heavy cream, tomato sauce, lime juice, almond flour and a few other Indian spices. To that, fried cubes of paneer (Indian cheese) are added and simmered. You could always substitute fried tofu for the paneer, but I think it's better to go all out in the calorie department if you're going to make this dish!
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A new and updated version of Google's "Spam Recognition Guide for Quality Raters" that surfaced recently. At first I was a little skeptical as to the document's authenticity. After a little "forensic" analysis, I feel reasonably certain the the document is at least partially legitimate. I'm still going through the document but, a few sections seemed worth mentioning. Big hat tip to vizualbod.com.
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Interesting confirmation that being "relevant" isn't always the most important issue.
"Some individuals have more than one blog and/or more than one homepage on a social networking site (e.g. myspace, facebook, friendster, mixi). When these pages are maintained by the individual (or an authorized representative of the individual), they are all considered to be Vital."
Hmmm... think social networks are a total waste of time do you?
"A rating of Relevant is assigned to pages that have fewer valuable attributes than were listed for Useful pages. Relevant pages might be less comprehensive, come from a less authoritative source, or cover only one important aspect of the query."
I've always suspected this notion of a total number of "valuable attributes" as being important. As in, more information is better. This factor also comes into play when sites use formats or technology which prevent Google from extracting information used as signals.
"Recognizing true merchants:
Features that will help you determine if a website is a true merchant include:
- a "view your shopping cart" link that stays on the same site and updates when you add items to it,
- a return policy with a physical address,
- a shipping charge calculator,
- a "wish list" link, or a link to postpone purchase of an item until later,
- a way to track FedEx orders,
- a user forum, the ability to register or login,
- a gift registry, or
- an invitation to become an affiliate of that site"
Confirmation that even "quality sites" could be mistaken as other or in some way depreciated if all bases aren't covered.
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After being buried in tickets, disabled vets can lawfully sell hot dogs outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a judge ruled Thursday.
Park rangers wrongly gave the vets hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines by mistakenly applying a 1998 state law, said Supreme Court Judge Joan Lobis.
The law governs goods and not food, she says in her decision.
"They've been harassing us every day for so long," said Dan Rossi, 63, a vendor from the Bronx.
"In fact, we got two tickets today."
Elizabeth Rossi, Dan's daughter, brought the suit against the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation after she was issued two tickets for refusing to move her pushcart.
"Right now I'm having a drink," Dan said at home last night. "I deserve it."


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Klezmer music and dance featured in free concert
Introductory lecture at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by concert and dance
"The Art of Klezmer and Yiddish Song," an event featuring the internationally renowned Yiddish singer, fiddler, and dance leader Michael Alpert and local klezmer revival pioneer Hankus Netsky, virtuoso klezmer clarinetist Zoe Christiansen and members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band, will be sponsored on Wednesday, Nov. 16, by the Center for German and European Studies in cooperation with the program in Yiddish and Eastern European Studies and the Department of Music.
The program in Slosberg Hall will begin at 7:30 p.m. with an introductory lecture, "Eastern European Jewish Musical Roots -- Still a Vital Wellspring." A concert will follow at 8:15 p.m., followed by a dance and refreshments for all. People of all ages are welcome to come and celebrate the renewal of traditional Eastern European Jewish culture. There is no charge.
Alpert is a founding member of the klezmer super-group Brave Old World and a former member of Kapelye.
Netsky is founder and director of the Klezmer Conservatory Band and music director for Itzhak Perlman's "In the Fiddler's House" and "Soul of Jewish Music" projects. He directs the Discovery Project at the National Yiddish Book Center and is chair of the Contemporary Improvisation Department at the New England Conservatory.
Christiansen is a student in the Contemporary Improvisation Department at the New England Conservatory.
Cosponsors include the Department of Music, the Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry, the Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, the National Center for Jewish Film, the Goethe Institut Boston, the Yiddish Committee of Boston Workmen's Circle and the Washington Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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Palm Beach Atlantic head coach Chris Southard announced his team's 2014 season schedule today, featuring six teams ranked in the final 2013 Nike/Inside Lacrosse Division II Coaches Poll.
"Our schedule will prepare us for where we want to be at the end of this season," said Coach Southard, entering his twelfth season with PBA. "We expect to see some great teams along the way. Our goal is to take it one game at a time and be very prepared for the postseason."
The Sailfish, who were ranked as highly as No. 6 nationally last season, open the 2014 campaign at home on Wed., Jan. 29 against Florida Atlantic University. Palm Beach Atlantic met the Owls in last year's opener, winning 16-6, and are 3-0 in the all-time series.
Following an early-season scrimmage against Tampa (NCAA-D2), the 'Fish are in Gainesville for a game against the University of Florida on Sun., Feb. 9. This early season road test is one of three games against MCLA Division I opponents in 2014.
In the biggest test of February, the Sailfish head to Savannah, Ga. for the RIP10 Tournament. The marquee game of the weekend will pit SCAD, who finished ranked No. 13 last season, against PBA on Sat., Feb. 15. Last year's 11-9 loss to the Bees was the only blemish for Palm Beach Atlantic in the regular season. On Sunday, PBA will play Emmanuel College, a second-year NAIA program from Franklin Springs, Ga.
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Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann are putting on a magnificent batting performance at the moment and will have the top scores in both innings on the England batting card. I have three thoughts on the matter.
1/. This is good for England. Rather than going in to the fifth test totally demoralised, they now know they can step up to the plate.
2/. Stuart Clark will not be making an appearance in the final test, he will be replaced by Hauritz.
3/. Ponting should have asked for the extra half hour yesterday. When you're on a roll, you're on a roll and Australia had momentum yesterday, today they have none.
I saw Stuart Clark play not long ago at the MCG and he had a bit of fun with the crowd and I think he's one of the characters of the Australian side.
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Sir, You Are Being Hunted has a new video available, and it shows off one of the game's biomes. Big Robot's Jim Rossignol walks you through the mountain region. It looks rather lovely and if you are heading to Rezzed in June, you will be able to see it first hand. The playable alpha for […]
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RPS has posted two gameplay videos of Big Robot's Sir, You Are Being Hunted. The videos depict running, gunning and scavenging across the game's procedurally generated islands. Check them out below. Big Robot is three-person indie dev team headed-up by veteran RPS writer, Jim Rossignol. The crowd-funded title is available for pre-order via the Humble […]
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Start-up Big Robot's released its first game, musical puzzler AVSEQ for PC and Mac. There's a demo, too.
Avseq out in a "couple of weeks," new video shows hardest stage
RPS writer Jim Rossignol has posted a video of upcoming Big Robot puzzler Avseq, as you'll see below. It shows the game's hardest stage, according to Rossignol. He noted it'll be released for PC and Mac "in the next couple of weeks, with demo."
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Games journalist Jim Rossignol's book, This Gaming Life: Travels in Three Cities, is now available online for free in lovely digital format.
Games let you commit "violations of international law," says human rights groups
In a recent report just released, via the BBC, two human rights organisations has accused videogames of letting you commit "violations of international law. The groups Trial and Pro Juventute carried out the study, and played games like Call of Duty 4, 24: The Game, Far Cry 2 and Metal Gear Solid, to name a […]
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I started out yesterday with the idea of getting a jump on my 12 Cookies of Christmas. While I had a day off, I'd bake two different cookies, freeing up some time later on to concentrate on the more involved cookies. Great idea in theory, but it seems I was riddled with a case of bad baking mojo. Both cookies I attempted were utter disappointments. Not at all what I had envisioned and they ultimately got nixed from the list, at least for now. After sulking a bit about my wasted time and ingredients, I started searching for replacements and found Pfeffernusse. Filled with warm spices and coated in snowy sugar, could there be a better holiday cookie?
With the first real snowflakes of the season swirling outside my back door, these cookies are great to snack on with a hot drink while I finally get around to putting the decorations on my tree. They're perfect little plump two bite cookies. The best part? The dough freezes well. Make a batch to freeze, and just pull out some whenever you need them-- to feed hungry holiday guests, fill a cookie tray, or whenever the craving strikes! My only tiny complaint… next time I think I'll add a pinch of salt to the dough. They're good, but they just seem to be missing a tiny little something.
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Adapted from Martha Stewart's Cookies
Makes about 2 ½ dozen
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ to 1 cup confectioners' sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or a silicone liner.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar and molasses on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, beating to combine. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, beating until just combined.
4. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, roll dough into balls, placing on prepared cookie sheets about 1 inch apart. (Dough can be frozen at this point, covered tightly, for up to one month.)
5. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden and the tops are slightly cracked, about 15 minutes. Let cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks to cool slightly.
6. Place confectioners' sugar in a large zip top bag. Working with a few cookies at a time, add cookies to bag and shake until well coated. Place on wire racks to cool completely.
Note: Next time I make these, I'll probably add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients to round out the flavor. They are good, but seem to be lacking just a little something.


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Golfers can enjoy a magnificent day out in the Park. You can choose from the famous Wairakei international course – Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary or the nine hole course within the Wairakei Resort grounds.
Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary has been recognised as New Zealand's number one golf course. Wairakei Golf Course & Sanctuary has been skilfully designed to blend with the natural surroundings of native bush, prolific bird song and picturesque scenery. Wairakei is the first of its kind with the uniqueness of the pest proof sanctuary allowing native birdlife to flourish. Your golfing experience is only enhanced with the abundant wildlife that will surround you.
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Concern for the poor is a fundamental pillar of Christian identity and calling, a constant theme throughout the Old and New Testaments (Deut. 15:4; Prov. 14:31; Gal. 2:10; James 2:2-6). A definitive mark of the church throughout history is its members caring for the poor in their midst.
Today, thanks to economic globalization and the Internet, those who want to care for the poor overseas enjoy a plethora of attractive options: sponsoring a child, donating a farm animal, making a small loan to a budding entrepreneur, installing a well in a village, getting a morning caffeine jolt with fair-trade (instead of free-trade) coffee—among others.
But what are the best ways to help those living in developing countries By "best," I mean most effective: things that actually help people rise out of poverty, and that carry with them a sizable "bang for your buck"—programs in which the impact on the poor is significant per donated dollar.
Answering this question proves more difficult than you'd expect.
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Measuring the performance of a for profit institution is straightforward: you look at its profit. Measuring the performance of a nonprofit program is much more difficult. Most relief and development organizations carry out self-assessments and measure impact based on self-studies. But donors (and Christians at large) should know the deficiencies of these self-studies.
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If a resource adapter generates a ConnectionErrorOccured event, the GlassFish Server considers the connection invalid and removes the connection from the connection pool. Typically, a resource adapter generates a ConnectionErrorOccured event when it finds a ManagedConnection object unusable. Reasons can be network failure with the EIS, EIS failure, fatal problems with the resource adapter, and so on.
If the fail-all-connections setting in the connection pool configuration is set to true, and a single connection fails, all connections are closed and recreated. If this setting is false, individual connections are recreated only when they are used. The default is false.
The is-connection-validation-required setting specifies whether connections have to be validated before being given to the application. If a resource's validation fails, it is destroyed, and a new resource is created and returned. The default is false.
The prefer-validate-over-recreate property specifies that validating idle connections is preferable to closing them. This property has no effect on non-idle connections. If set to true, idle connections are validated during pool resizing, and only those found to be invalid are destroyed and recreated. If false, all idle connections are destroyed and recreated during pool resizing. The default is false.
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UnNews:Facebook introduces 'Nookie'
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LANGLEY, Virginia -- Facebook, the world's foremost social-networking site, recently announced Nookie, a major upgrade to its search tool. The old stalking feature had been unexciting, merely translating the name of a person to a boring Facebook page. But the upgraded software scours the massive social network to answer more sophisticated questions, such as: What does a person look like nude? How big are her boobs? Does so-and-so have any Sumo wrestler tattoos? How long is that guy's dong? How big is a babe's rump? What are their fantasies? Do they want to get-it-on, and on what terms?
For example, say you want to find a sexual partner for your alter ego, James Bond. No problem! There are lots of potentially willing partners, both female and male, who fancy Bond's fictional reputation and who are ready for kinky role-playing. How about people who dig mixed race and gender orgies and live right next door? How about photos of your PE teacher or your pal's hot sister/brother in the buff? Done. "This is the niftiest thing we've ever tried," Facebook co-founder and collectivist control asset, Mark Zuckerberg, said at a press event held in his Langley headquarters.
Ever since it became a global surveillance tool, Facebook has been under pressure to launch sexually probing new products that will help reverse its sententious reputation. The company will continue tweaking the product based on feedback from jilted/satisfied users, but Zuckerberg said there is no limit to how far the invasion of privacy will go.
For now, Nookie Search's functions will be limited to i-sexual, bi-sexual, and tri-sexual humans, with domestic pets likely to be excluded. It focuses on four main areas: shag-buddies, buff photos, hot houses and neat fantasies. "More features will be added as they are developed," Zuckerberg explained. "This is really a hot product targeting users who are ready for a good time," he said. "Nookie Search is a completely new way for people to get down."
You can use Nookie to hunt down people you just met, like, for example, type, "blond slut at Hooters near me with pert tits who doesn't have STD," or "bald geek who likes lap dances with needle dick and no AIDS near my location," to look for candidates. You can find heterosexuals, gays, and transvestites based on customer endorsements. For example, if you wanted to shag a hot Chinese slut in San Francisco, you might search for "18-23 year old Chink bitch without Herpes or bad breath in Frisco," then add, "show tits," or use the simple pull-down menu to command Facebook to "poke" or "grope" or "twist." Zuckerberg said the results will also include other useful data such as former user reviews.
Referring to the often-expressed concern regarding Facebook user privacy, the announcement claims that Nookie will do away with the nuisance concept of privacy altogether. "Privacy is boring and useless so we are taking this all the way to total exposure," Zuckerberg said. "Nookie is not a stuck-up prude like Siri."
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SAN ANTONIO – Gov. Rick Perry was a champion of fiercely conservative social activism long before the tea party was born. He oversaw the "Texas Miracle" job-creation boom and became the most powerful Texas governor since Reconstruction.
But nationally, Perry is better known for his 'oops' presidential debate brain freeze or for not opposing forcefully enough the notion that Texas could secede from the union. For many outside the Lone Star State, he's a political punch line on par with Dan Quayle — if he's known at all.
Now, the longest-serving governor in Texas history is quitting his day job. Perry announced Monday that he won't seek a fourth full term in office next year,
"The time has come to pass on the mantle of leadership. Today I'm announcing I will not seek re-election as governor of Texas," Perry said Monday. "I will spend the next 18 months working to create more jobs, opportunity and innovation I will actively lead this great state. And I'll also pray and reflect and work to determine my own future."
But with another presidential run being speculated, Perry may first need to concentrate on rebuilding his tattered image with non-Texans.
"He's starting behind the eight ball," said South Carolina-based Republican operative Hogan Gidley, an adviser to former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee — both unsuccessful presidential hopefuls who have remained national conservative forces.
Perry never lost an election during his 27-year political career and became a near-instant front-runner when he strapped on his signature cowboy boots and strode into the race for the GOP presidential nomination in August 2011.
But his White House run flamed out spectacularly, culminating in a debate in Michigan where Perry remembered that he'd pledged to shutter the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Education but forgot the third one, the Department of Energy. Quipped late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon: "It turns out George Bush was actually the smart Texas governor."
It wasn't the first time Perry's mouth had gotten him into trouble. Ending a television interview in 2005, Perry smirked at the camera and signed off: "Adios, mofo."
Asked about secession after a tea party rally in April 2009, Perry quipped: "If Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what may come out of that?"
Those incidents, however, did little to lessen Perry's influence in Texas, where he is considered the most powerful governor since the Civil War.
Perry, who took office when then-Gov. George W. Bush left for the White House in December 2000, set the tone for his tenure the following June — vetoing more than 80 bills in what became known in Austin as the "Father's Day Massacre." Since then, he vetoed scores of other would-be laws, including a $35 billion public education budget and a ban on executing mentally disabled inmates.
But most of Perry's power has come from his sheer longevity. He remained in office long enough to tap loyalists — and sometimes even his top donors — to every major appointed post statewide.
"He's made the state into his personal fiefdom," said Matt Glazer, a Democratic consultant and head of the liberal advocacy group Progress Texas. "Nationally, that evaporates and you have voters who are more sophisticated."
Still, Gidley and others note that Perry has been successful at appearing regularly on national television — even attracting a great deal of media attention in his recent job-poaching tours of California, Illinois and New York as he tried to convince firms to relocate to Texas.
Perry also still has his TV anchorman good looks — he's often dubbed "Governor Good Hair." He has been a ferocious fundraiser buoyed by both grassroots activists and mainstream Republicans while presiding over a flourishing Texas economy.
"So many people are supporters and are going to stay supporters," said Roy Bailey, a Dallas businessman who has been a top Perry fundraiser.
Perry has been a leading voice on many social issues conservatives hold dear, including states' rights, relaxed environmental regulations, strict abortion limits and opposition to gay marriage.
An Eagle Scout, Perry urged the Boy Scouts not to accept openly gay youngsters. The governor, an avid defender of gun rights, once produced a laser-sighted pistol from his running shorts and shot a coyote while jogging in rural Austin.
Under him over the past decade, Texas has created a third of the net new jobs nationwide, and Perry credits the state's relaxed regulatory climate and limits on civil lawsuits. But critics point out consequences of little oversight, such as the lightly-regulated fertilizer plant that exploded in April in the town of West, killing 15 people.
Perry detractors also note that the governor opposes expanding Medicaid coverage in Texas — a centerpiece of the White House's health care reform law — even though his state has the highest rate of people without medical insurance in the country.
As an example of just how powerful Perry has become in his home state, Glazer noted his veto last month of funding for Texas' ethics-enforcement unit, which investigates wrongdoing by public officials. The governor said he was doing so because the district attorney in charge, Rosemary Lehmberg, had refused to resign following her conviction for drunk driving.
Glazer pointed out that the unit was investigating the embattled Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, an agency which has faced a criminal investigation into an $11 million grant that was given to a private company without the proper review process — and amid questions about whether Perry donors were involved.
Perry first won a seat in the Texas Legislature as a Democrat in 1984, when Texas was still reliably blue. As the state turned deeply red, Perry shifted too. Democrats have not captured a statewide office in nearly 20 years.
The opposition party insists, though, that a booming Hispanic population means it's only a matter of time before Texas switches back — a notion Perry has dismissed as a "pipe dream."
It didn't look so far-fetched last week, however, when Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis was on her feet for 12-plus hours as Democrats used the filibuster to help block sweeping new restrictions on abortion in Texas. The filibuster made Davis a national political sensation, prompting many supporters to urge her to run for governor next year.
Perry's response was swift. He not only immediately called lawmakers back to work for an extra special session to approve the law, he also suggested Davis should have understood the value of each human life because of her history as a former teenage mother who went on to graduate from Harvard Law School.
"What if her mom had said, "I just can't do this. I don't want to do this?," Perry asked. "At that particular point in time I think it becomes very personal."


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DELAND — George Zimmerman, the man acquitted last July in the shooting death of a teen in Sanford, was spotted outside the business of a DeLand mayoral candidate after hours earlier this week, and told police he was working night security.
A DeLand police officer on patrol spotted Zimmerman's pickup parked on the property of Pompano Pat's, a motorcycle dealership and gun shop owned by candidate Pat Johnson, on Monday about 12:30 a.m., Sgt. Chris Estes said.
"He said he had permission from Pat Johnson to do night security but our officers could not make contact with Pat Johnson to verify that so we did an information report," Estes said.
Pat Johnson was not at the store Tuesday morning. His gun sales manager said Zimmerman is not affiliated with the shop, adding that the sighting is a publicity stunt to smear Johnson's campaign for mayor.
"George Zimmerman is not an employee of the business and he is not getting paid in any way, shape or form by Pompano Pat's," Sam Porter said.
Zimmerman told police he and Johnson had been friends "for a period of time" and he was watching the business due to a recent burglary. Zimmerman said Johnson had requested he leave his dog inside the business, and Zimmerman offered to wait in the parking lot with his dog. Zimmerman also "went on to speak with us about the relationship with Mr. Johnson and the dog," officers wrote in their reports.
Pompano Pat's was burglarized some time overnight July 9, police said.
Porter said he was aware that Zimmerman was outside the store Sunday but could not make any statements beyond that.
He referred further questions to Johnson.
In a dashboard camera recording, Zimmerman told officers that he was watching the business and "was doing it as a friend."
Zimmerman said he stayed with his dog so he could keep an eye on the business. He told police that he will be doing nighttime security for an "indeterminate" time, police wrote in their report.
Asked if police made efforts to contact Johnson after Sunday to confirm whether he asked Zimmerman to watch his business, Estes said no crime occurred so there was no need to follow up.
After the burglary, police were doing nightly checks at the shop and that's how "officers happened upon Mr. Zimmerman," Estes said.
"It's up to Johnson to respond to questions as to whether he asked Zimmerman to be there," Estes said.
Pompano Pat's spokesman Tim Franklin said in a statement faxed to The Daytona Beach News-Journal on Tuesday afternoon that the reports and allegations that Zimmerman was hired or working as a night watchman at the business are false and are "nothing more than a negative political campaign stunt" intended to hurt Johnson's run for mayor of DeLand.
"ANY and ALL reports made to the media or other agencies that Pompano Pat's or its Corporate President Pat Johnson hired George Zimmerman as a 'Security Guard or Night Watchman' are 100% false. Our company and its founders learned of his recent sighting from mass media reports," Franklin wrote.
"Our company and its founders were appalled and disgusted to learn a politician would use the death of a 17-year-old to further their political career," Franklin wrote. "This stunt establishes an all new low in Florida Politics."
On Feb. 26, 2012, Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, fatally shot black teenager Trayvon Martin in Sanford. The case drew national attention and drew accusations of racial bias because Zimmerman, whose lineage is white and Hispanic, was not initially charged. Zimmerman was acquitted on July 13, 2013, by a jury in his trial on charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. The case attracted international attention.
Johnson is challenging incumbent Mayor Bob Apgar in the Aug. 26 election.
Reached Tuesday afternoon, Apgar said Franklin's statement is confusing to him.
"As I understand it, there is a video of the officers' discussion with Mr. Zimmerman that has been made public," Apgar said. "Mr. Zimmerman made statements to police that would indicate he was there with my opponent's knowledge.
"I am just perplexed, that with such a video out there, that someone can think someone can fabricate something relative to this encounter with Mr. Zimmerman by police who were on patrol," Apgar said.
DeLand police Deputy Chief Randel Henderson sent out a statement Tuesday afternoon saying, "Every indication illustrates that Mr. Zimmerman was at the store with the knowledge of the owner."
A video was released by DeLand police. In low-volume, only the voices of Zimmerman and an officer can be heard and neither can be seen.
Zimmerman, in the video, referred to his friendship with Johnson. The DeLand business owner made an overture to him last year after Zimmerman's acquittal.
Johnson offered in July 2013 to replace the gun that authorities had seized from Zimmerman in the Martin case as evidence. Johnson was going to give Zimmerman a Kel-Tec PF-9 for free.
At the time, Johnson told The News-Journal "the violence needs to end" and that his offer to give a gun was neither racially nor politically motivated, and was not a publicity stunt. Johnson said at the time that after he made the offer he received death threats.
Zimmerman, in the video released Tuesday, while talking to the officer made reference to Johnson: "Unfortunately, Pat got a lot of heat for giving me a gun. It's all over the papers, this relationship with me and Pat."
George Zimmerman claims he was working security at DeLand's Pompano Pat's
DELAND — George Zimmerman, the man acquitted last July in the shooting death of a teen in Sanford, was spotted outside the business of a DeLand mayoral candidate after hours earlier this week, and told police he was working night security.


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Dispatch Printing Company Promotes CEO, COO
Columbus, Ohio — Michael J. Fiorile, president of The Dispatch Printing Co., has been promoted to chief executive officer and Joseph Y. Gallo, executive vice president at the company, was named chief operating officer. The promotions were made by the company's board of directors.
In announcing the promotion of both executives, John F. Wolfe, formerly CEO, who will continue in his present role as chairman of the board of The Dispatch Printing Co. and publisher of The Columbus Dispatch, said, "Our company is fortunate to have such proven executives and community leaders to guide the future growth of our businesses."
Wolfe, 69, was named president of The Dispatch Printing Co. in 1973 and publisher of The Columbus Dispatch in 1975. He has been the company chairman since 1994.
Fiorile, 58, has been COO of The Dispatch Printing Co. since 2008 and president since 2005. He joined the company in 1994 as president and CEO of Dispatch Broadcast Group, overseeing all television, radio and cable operations.
Fiorile has long been a leader in the print and broadcast industries. He currently serves on the boards of Newspaper Association of America, CBS Television Affiliates Board, BMI, Television Operators Caucus, Television Bureau of Advertising, National Association of Broadcasters and the Broadcasters Foundation. He was named 2012 Broadcaster of the Year by Broadcasting and Cable. Previously, he served as Chair of the NBC Television Affiliates Board and on the Executive Committee/Board of Directors of the Open Mobile Video Coalition.
Gallo, 48, has been executive vice president and a member of the board of directors of The Dispatch Printing Co. since 2010. He joined the company as vice president and chief information officer in 2006.
Gallo came to Columbus from The New York Times organization where he was the executive director of information technology for their Shared Services Center. Previous to that, Gallo was VP of technology-chief technology officer for Cox Interactive Media, Inc.; industry director for Proxicom, Inc. and held IT management positions for both Mobil Oil and EDS.


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After its introduction in October, Havis Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, announced that the Docking Station for the Getac F110 Rugged Tablet is now available for order. This latest docking solution will improve productivity by providing mobile workers with a secure location for tablet charging and connection to essential peripherals, such as keyboards, printers and barcode scanners.
With strain relief and recessed port replication, the Havis Docking Station for the Getac F110 Tablet protects cable connections to essential peripherals and prevents accidental disconnects. The docking station also features an easy-to-use latch handle and barrel lock that work together to securely mount the tablet and provide convenient one-handed docking and peace-of-mind theft deterrence.
Additionally, Havis is conducting rigorous safety and quality testing to ensure reliable docking and functionality in the field. This testing includes 30-mph crash simulations per SAE J1455, military-grade vibration testing, extensive cycle testing, and compliance with RoHS (Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances) regulations.
The Docking Station Series for the Getac F110 Tablet is one of Havis' first to include models with an internal power supply that connects to the vehicle's lighter plug for convenient charging. Additional models offer triple high-gain antenna to improve range and Lind power supply with customized cord length and connector tip.
Havis worked closely with Getac to design and develop this durable yet lightweight docking solution specifically for their fully rugged 11.6" Windows 8 tablet. With this solution, fleet managers can enhance productivity within their mobile workforce without sacrificing safety, product quality or longevity.
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Black Cat Systems has released an update for MultiMode OSX, bringing it to version 4.3.3. MultiMode is a short wave and ham radio message transmitter and decoder. The update fixes a crash bug. According to Black Cat Systems:
Version 4.3.3 of MultiMode OSX has been released.
MultiMode is an application which allows your Macintosh to decode and transmit several different modes of non-voice communication often heard on shortwave and ham radio.
It is the only program of its kind for the Macintosh, rivaling commercial packages for the PC platform costing hundreds of dollars. It is ideal for amateur radio operators, shortwave radio listeners, and other radio enthusiasts. MultiMode is localized for for Dutch, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, in addition to English.
This version fixes bugs that could cause a crash at program startup
You can find more information about the MultiMode update at the Black Cat Systems Web site. The MultiMode update is free for registered users, while the full version is available for US$59.00.


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The Royal Mint has released a striking new series of coins for 2016 - including a £2 featuring a skull to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
The dramatic new designs revealed today (Friday) feature a series of three £2s to commemorate the Bard's plays, and will start appearing in circulation in Spring.
A skull next to a thorny rose represents his tragedies while the history works are shown on a coin with a crown and sword and a jester's outfit representing the comedy plays.
Another new £2 coin shows flames billowing above the London skyline to mark the 350th Anniversary of The Great Fire of London in 1666.
Coin makers have also created new 50p designs, including two to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.
One features the author's silhouette and the other a portrait of her most famous animal character, Peter Rabbit.
The 950th Anniversary of The Battle of Hastings 2016 is also commemorated on a coin of the same value featuring the famous fate of King Harold.
The annual release of new coins also features the last 'round pound' before the shape of the brand new 12-sided £1 coin enters circulation in 2017.
Anne Jessopp, director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint, said: "It is always exciting to see the new years' designs revealed, commemorating the moments that matter, and revisiting some of the great events and stories from our history.
"The British public should start to see these coins appearing in their change from Spring 2016.
"This year is a special one for The Royal Mint too, with the opening of a Visitor Centre at its South Wales base for the first time in its 1,000 year history."
All the new coins feature the fifth definitive portrait of The Queen by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark, first introduced to UK coinage in 2015.
Another new £2 coin for 2016 is entitled The Army UK £2 and has a futuristic design of soldiers marching shoulder to shoulder.
The three Shakespeare coins were designed by renowned sculptor John Bergdahl, and carry an inscription of the playwright's name around each striking design.
Shakespeare died at the age of 52 on April 23, 1616.


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David ViscoliPage address: http://www.mnsu.edu/music/faculty/david_viscoli.html
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Pianist David Viscoli has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America, and Asia. Performances of note include guest artist recitals at the National Theatre in Panama City, Panama, the National University of Arts and the Japanese Embassy in Taiwan, Chung-Ang University in Korea, and the Palais Corbelli in Vienna, Austria. He has also performed at major universities and music academies including The University of Manitoba, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Washington, The University of Oregon, The Ohio State University, The University of Iowa, The University of California at Santa Barbara, the Interlochen Arts Academy, and the Idyllwild Arts Academy. He is currently a member of the Chiarina Piano Quartet and the Kasota Piano Trio. In addition, he has performed with principal members of the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He recently received the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
David Viscoli has participated in many summer music festivals including the Festival de Música Alfredo De Saint-Malo (Panama), the Aspen Music Festival, the Music Festival of Florida at Sarasota, the Minnesota Valley Sommarfest, the Young Artist Piano Camp, and the International Music Camp. He is also often sought after as a guest master class instructor, both nationally and internationally. He is a frequent competition adjudicator and he has also been an examiner for the International Piano Performance Examinations in Taiwan. He has performed on radio and television broadcasts throughout the United States and he records on the Eroica label.
Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, David Viscoli attended the Interlochen Arts Academy as a student of Charles Asche. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Piano at The University of Texas at Austin where he studied with Danielle Martin. He then attended The University of Southern California where he received his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Piano Performance as a student of John Perry.
David Viscoli has competed in national and international piano competitions. He has won awards in the Los Angeles Liszt Competition, the Carmel Music Society Piano Competition, and the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition. In addition, he was the winner of the National Federation of Music Clubs Auditions for the state of California and the Golden West District. His students have also won numerous awards. He is currently Professor of Piano at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
"Clearly Viscoli relishes punishing virtuosic repertoire; but he's capable of tender, understated lyricism as well..."
American Record Guide, July 2006