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Taylor Swift parody becomes an anthem for Tumblr's slash fans
A Tumblr meme that's also a double-edged social critique disguised as a jaunty musical number? Is this real life?
Yes! Specifically, it's "They are never ever gonna get together," a magnificent amalgam of Tumblr and fandom culture set to a Taylor Swift song. There's so much that's truly great about this Tumblr meme-turned-musical-number that we have to count the ways.
1) For starters, the meme—which began with an original image by Tumblr user nissanissas—takes the ultimate in totally heteronormative mainstream media (a Taylor Swift song) and turns it into the ultimate complaint against heteronormative mainstream media.
Nissanissas took the chorus from Swift's break-up anthem, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," and rewrote it as a parody of slash ships—the fictional male/male romantic pairings that fans really, really want to see happen.
The image shows a number of extremely popular potential queer male romances, each with their own large fanbases, including Merlin/Arthur from Merlin, John/Sherlock (JohnLock) from the BBC's Sherlock, and Derek/Stiles (Sterek) from Teen Wolf.
The meme illustrates the very simple, yet eternally farflung, desire of slash fans to see male characters fall in love with each other onscreen.
2) At the same time, the meme also manages to critique the blatant problem of slash fandom's penchant for only ever fixating on two white dudes—a trend so prevalent that "slash is the sound of white dudes fucking" has become a common criticism…
3) …while making the point that even the most well-known and popular ships continue to be marginalized by the narratives they are in. Some of them—most notably John/Sherlock, Merlin/Arthur, Hawaii Five-0's Steve/Danny, and Sterek—blatantly use queer subtext to pander to fans, without ever (so far) giving any sign of delivering on the homoeroticism.
This tease without any payoff has been termed "slashwink" by AfterElton and "queerbaiting" by everyone else. But these imagined romances, whitebread though they are, are apparently still too subversive to be part of a mainstream narrative.
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Gateway Church (Texas)
|Gateway Church
|United States
|Non-denominational charismatic
|April 2000
|Senior pastor(s)
|Robert Morris
Gateway Church is a non-denominational Charismatic Christian church located in Southlake, Texas. In 2013, Outreach magazine named Gateway as the 8th largest church in the US.[1] In 2013, the church averaged 23,831 in weekly attendance, with 39,513 attending over Easter weekend, saw 4,775 professions of faith, and 1,428 baptisms.[2] The church is home to the Christian recording artist and Dove Award winner Kari Jobe, who works as a worship pastor.[3] It is also home to Gateway NEXT, the children's worship group who won Gateway's most recent Dove award for the album "Look Up," produced by Josh Alltop. Since 2010 the Gateway Church is a partner of Lagoinha Church of the Brazil.
- 1 History
- 2 Senior Pastor
- 3 Senior Pastoral Team
- 4 Campus Locations
- 5 Ministries
- 6 References
- 7 External links
On September 16, 1999, Pastor Robert Morris began to plan a Bible-based, evangelistic church in Southlake, Texas. Morris hoped to serve Northeast Tarrant County, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond. Gateway's first service was on Easter morning, April 23, 2000, at the Hilton Hotel in Grapevine with approximately 180 people in attendance. A few weeks later, the church began meeting on Saturday nights at Christ Our King Church in Southlake. In July 2001, Gateway Church began meeting at the A World of Learning daycare facility in Grapevine, during which time the church grew to five services with over 2,000 people attending weekly. [4] In 2012, approximately 19,600 people were attending services each weekend over the four DFW campuses.[2]
Senior Pastor[edit]
Robert Morris is featured on the weekly television program, The Blessed Life. He is the bestselling author of 11 books including The Blessed Life, From Dream to Destiny, The Power of Your Words, The God I Never Knew and The Blessed Church.[5] Morris is also part of the advisory counsel for The Vernon Wells Perfect 10 Foundation.[6]
He is also the Chairman of Board of The King's University, an Overseer of New Life Church in Colorado Springs and an Apostolic Elder of Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas.
Senior Pastoral Team[edit]
Pastor Tom Lane serves as Executive Senior Pastor of Gateway Church, overseeing the church ministries on a weekly basis working with the Senior Pastoral Team to execute the vision and values of the church.
The Senior Pastoral Team consists of Thomas Miller, Steve Dulin, David Smith, Todd Lane, John Spurling, Kevin Grove, Gayland Lawshe, Allan Kelsey and Bobby Bogard, each of them oversee multiple areas of ministry through a group of Executive Pastors.
Campus Locations[edit]
The church currently conducts 22 weekend services at 5 locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. An affiliated church plant called Gateway Scottsdale opened in Scottsdale, AZ in August 2012.
Southlake Campus[edit]
In 2008, the church began work on the new campus located on State Highway 114 between Kimball Ave and Carroll Blvd. The initial phase includes a 4,000 seat sanctuary, which opened on November 13, 2010 with more than 6,000 people in attendance. In 2013, the Southlake campus averaged 13,710 per weekend.[7] The campus serves as the church's central ministry facility.[8]
North Richland Hills Campus[edit]
In November 2007, Gateway opened a new campus in North Richland Hills, TX. The building is almost 50,000 square feet (4,600 m2) in size and sits on approximately nine acres. Weekend services at the NRH Campus are a mirror of those at the main Southlake Campus with live worship and personal ministry, but with the message delivered via live video from the Southlake Campus. In addition to facilitating five weekend services, the NRH campus also serves as multi-purpose facility with an emphasis on ministry to Jr. and Sr. High students.[4] Pastor Byron Copeland serves as the Campus Pastor, where he oversees a growing campus staff. The NRH campus is also home to Gateway's Messianic Jewish ministries. The Messianic congregation is the largest in the United States, with some services reaching over 1,000 people.[2] The average weekend service attendance in 2013 at the North Richland Hills campus was 3,829.[2]
Frisco Campus[edit]
In April 2010, the overseers of Northstar Church in Frisco, Texas asked Gateway to assist them in a transition process following the resignation of their senior pastor, Blaine Bartel.[9] Gateway provided video messages and worship teams for the church before announcing that Northstar would become a Gateway extension campus on June 10, 2010.[10] As with the NRH campus, the weekend services are a mirror of those at the Southlake Campus with live worship and personal ministry, but with the message delivered via live video from the Southlake Campus. In addition to facilitating five weekend services, the Frisco campus serves as a multi-purpose facility with an emphasis on ministry to Jr. High and Sr. High students. Pastor Randy Cochran serves as the Campus Pastor. In 2013, the Frisco campus averaged 2,258 people per weekend.[2]
North Fort Worth Campus[edit]
The fourth campus of Gateway Church started weekend services in a temporary location at Fossil Ridge High School in August 2012. A permanent location at the intersection of Beach and Basswood opened in July 2013. As with the NRH campus, the weekend services are a mirror of those at the Southlake Campus with live worship and personal ministry, but with the message delivered via prerecorded video from the Southlake Campus. On October 7, 2012, the North Fort Worth location began offering a third service to help meet the growing congregation size. The North Fort Worth Campus currently offers five services to serve their congregation. Pastor Marcus Brecheen serves as the Campus Pastor. In 2013, the North Fort Worth campus averaged 3,046 people per weekend.[2]
Grand Prairie Campus[edit]
In early 2013, it was announced that Shady Grove Church in Grand Prairie, Texas, would become a campus of Gateway. The transition started in March 2013. The Grand Prairie location seats around 1,500. The campus is off of 161 (The President George Bush Turnpike) and Carrier Parkway. Pastor Mark Jobe served as the Campus Pastor. In 2013, the Grand Prairie campus averaged 988 people per weekend.[2]
Gateway Church Scottsdale[edit]
In Fall 2011, Gateway announced that Pastor Preston Morrison (former Young Adults Pastor) was planting a new "Gateway Church" in Scottsdale, Arizona. The church launched in August 2012. This is different from a campus as Morrison will be the senior pastor that will be preaching with a staff team and independent eldership.
The King's University at Gateway[edit]
Launched in September 2012, The King's University at Gateway offers full accredited undergraduate and master degree with a doctorate degree plan within two years. When initially launched, the Southlake campus was an extension campus located at the former Southlake church building on Southlake Blvd. On November 14, 2013, there was a special Dedication Service and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at The King's University at Gateway making it the official location for King's University founded by Jack Hayford. Dr. John Spurling serves as the President.
Gateway Live[edit]
Gateway Live is Gateway's online webcast of most services at the North Richland Hills and Southlake Campuses. gatewaypeople.tv
Gateway App[edit]
The Gateway App http://gatewaychurchapp.com/get-app, launched in 2012 for Android and iOS devices is an easy way for tablet and mobile device users to access church information including calendars, sermon notes, online giving, and prayer walls.
The Blessed Life TV Show[edit]
Gateway produces a weekly television program called The Blessed Life. This program airs on the Daystar Television Network, Golden Eagle Broadcasting, and Trinity Broadcasting Network and features sermons and worship from past Gateway Church services.[11]
Gateway Worship[edit]
Gateway Worship, the worship band that leads worship at the Gateway Church, had some success in 2008 with their live album Wake Up the World. The album reached #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart. Gateway's live album God Be Praised was released on November 9, 2010,[12] with Japanese, Korean and Portuguese versions released in 2012. In 2012, Gateway Worship released an EP, Great, Great God Gateway's live album Forever Yours was released on October 9, 2012. Gateway's Compilation Album Gateway Worship The First 10 Years is set to release on March 18, 2013.
In 2012, Gateway Worship released two worship albums in various languages. In addition to the above mentioned God Be Praised, a compilation album titled The Lord Reigns was released in Portuguese, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin. Gateway has also released several devotional albums and training videos
- ^ "Outreach 100 Largest and Fastest Growing Churches in America". Outreach. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g Johnson, Gunnar. "Gateway Church 2013 Annual Report - Every Number Has A Name". Annualreport.gatewaypeople.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ [1] Kari Jobe, Dove Award Winner
- ^ a b "Gateway Church | we're all about people". Gatewaypeople.com. May 10, 2014. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "About Pastor Robert". Gateway Church. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
- ^ "Vernon Wells Project".
- ^ Johnson, Gunnar. "Gateway Church 2013 Annual Report - Every Number Has A Name". Annualreport.gatewaypeople.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ "Gateway Church Opens New Campus". Retrieved November 5, 2010.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Gateway Church Extension Campus". Gatewaypeople.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014.
- ^ The Blessed Life program Information
- ^ BillboardAllmusic
External links[edit]
- Gateway Church website
- Gateway Worship
- Gateway Conference
- The Blessed Life TV show
- Gateway Global Ministries
- Pray Now
- Mens Summit
- Pink Impact
- Gateway Devotions
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Dr. Marilyn Albert received her PhD degree in Physiological Psychology from McGill University in Montreal and completed a fellowship in Neuropsychology at Boston University School of Medicine. She served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School for over 22 years.
Now a Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins and Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience, Dr. Albert focuses on the cognitive and brain changes associated with aging and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Through her work, the cognitive changes associated with aging and early AD have been delineated, and potential methods of early identification of AD have been described. She has also identified life-style factors that promote maintenance of mental abilities with advancing age.
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Editor's Note: Earth Day is April 22, and this week's blog posts are dedicated to preserving the world as we continue to travel. Learn more about green travel, including green hotels and voluntourism, by visiting Travelocity's Travel for Good homepage.
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Facebook offers their own language too: Facebook Markup Language (FBML). It is a great branding tool for any business. I still don't understand the language completely, but I was pretty much able to make it work by adding <fb:fbml> and </fb:fbml> tags to my HTML code. There are a few resources online that explain FBML in detail. As a print designer, I prefer to leave the details to trained programmers.
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Luckily for us print designers, imitating print design on the web is becoming increasingly popular. Here are a few tips I can offer to other transitioning print-to-web designers like myself.
- Add the Static FBML application to your Facebook Fan Page. (Static FBML is not available for personal pages). I believe Facebook recommends the app for most fan page categories. If it is not in your apps or recommended apps, type "Static FBML" into your Facebook search bar to add the application to your page. Once you can access the app, you will see the field to enter the a tab title and a field to enter your FBML code.
- Use tables. Purely by observation, I noticed that FBML ignores my spacer.gif images that Photoshop renders for in-between slices. So instead of using <td> cells throughout the code, I bypassed the limited HTML help that Photoshop could offer and used CSS for a background image and simple tables to position my Design Gallery images. The maximum canvas width is 760 px.
- Photoshop your background. The key to producing a branded look is to carefully design your background image. I didn't really take a lot of time to plan out this example. In fact, I was so eager to try FBML that I quickly took a stock photo and superimposed my face just to create an effective image for the purpose of my tab "All about d*." And it's not even me. Ah, the beauty of photo manipulation.
- Minimize code. FBML does not read relative links, so store your images on a low-character server name. You might also have noticed that I didn't space out the gallery images. This is because I am under the impression that pages created using FBML have a maximum character limit. Again, I'm not completely sure of a limit, but it is good practice anyway to keep your codes as short as possible without sacrificing load time. Of course, if spacing is a priority in your design, go ahead and put spaces.
- Lastly, consider your audience. Chances are, you are using a Facebook Page as a feed to your real website, so you want to use your custom tab as an opt-in initiative to your primary site rather than some confusing visual for your brand. You can also change your wall settings to default to your new FBML custom tab as a landing page. There's nothing like making a first impression with a snazzy opening.
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias missed both of the team's weekend contests as he continues to deal with soreness in his left elbow. Prior to yesterday's game, manager Jim Leyland told reporters -- including Chris Iseman of MLB.com -- that Iglesias couldn't bend his arm, indicating that the shortstop could be sidelined into this week. Iglesias' ailment is stemming from the ninth inning of Friday night's game when he was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from David Aardsma. He remained in the game, but he wasn't sure how effective he would have been if he had to field a ground ball. Fortunately, none were hit his way. Iglesias was replaced by Ramon Santiago at short Saturday and Sunday. He's been icing his elbow and receiving treatment throughout the weekend, but he continues to experience swelling and soreness. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined as a result of the injury, as it will impact him both in the field and at the plate. The Tigers acquired Iglesias to replace shortstop Jhonny Peralta, both this season and potentially moving forward. After showing improvement at the plate over the first half of the season in Boston, Iglesias has been just so-so in Detroit, hitting .286/.333/.357 over 76 plate appearances. On the season, the 23-year-old has hit .319/.366/.396 with 16 extra-base hits over 310 plate appearances. Follow @mlbinjurynews Looking for fantasy baseball advice?
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Back in 2010, a panda bear flash mob stormed Rob Pruitt's show at Gavin Brown. The bears were needed to protest the show because Pruitt had used T-shirt graphics of pandas, without citing the emerging designers Jimiyo and AJ Dimarucot.
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Episode 35: The Templatorization of "Creativity"
The trend toward basing creative endeavors on templates has been a trend for many years, culminating in Hollywood's use of its history as templates for its current production.
Whether this is a good or bad thing depends on whether you value your personal creativity, or you're pushing a budget to get a project finished.
Thanks to Curtis Fritsch for editing the show and making us sound intelligent.
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Regarding Terence's contention that so much is unoriginal and a mashup of what came before, I wish to refer you to Kirby Ferguson's excellent "Everything is a Remix" series: http://www.everythingisaremix.info/
Templates do serve to give us common references in visual language though.
Take the dissolve; imagine if you had to come up with a unique way of visually showing the passage of time or space for every film.
It's so common that no one thinks of it as a template anymore, it's just a part of film language.
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It brings us great sadness to share that Toby Keith's longtime bass player and good friend, Carl "Chuck" Goff, Jr. The fifty-four year old passed away in Oklahoma on Wednesday, February 27th, after a motor vehicle accident.
Toby spoke out on his website regarding his friend: "We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of our band member, Chuck Goff. He was a close friend for over 25 years, the band leader and bass player. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family."
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You'll find the Warcraft Census really helpful.
Be sure to go create characters on the realms that make your short list and check them out as fully as you can. Check their forums, run a lvl 1 toon to the AH and check it over for a few days, etc. It will help to narrow down your choices.
Also I'd recommend taking a couple of hours to create a DK on your chosen realm and using the gold he gets just from the starting area to give your new toon a little boost.


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The summer months are when us mercenaries shine: I'm a tank/arms warrior that pulls respectable dps and since my guild imploded a few weeks ago, I returned to my old standby: selling my DPS or shield to w/e guild is willing to pay the price. I also have a healer, but people have to pay extra to get me on him. Healing is boring still unless I make it challenging (solo healing 10-man KT)
The price being that I get dibs on one piece of non KT loot (my server is still really slow progression wise) that I can claim at any time, and the guild hosting the raid has to fund half the repair bill. So far, I have gotten 6-7 pieces of gear like this, and people got to raid (where as if I hadnt come, the raid would have been called off due to lack of people).
I don't see any problem with this either, I have been considering it myself after leaving my last guild due to burning out in Ulduar. I even thought of forming a guild called 'the mercinaries' or something similar, and pimping myself on the realm forums.
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Zayn: You were out eating with your best friend Taylor when your crush walked in. You continued talking to your friend when the most popular girl in school walked up to you and said you are such an ugly pig. You should go kill yourself. You felt tears well up in your eyes and you looked around and you saw your crush was laughing. You started crying so you pushed past the bully and ran out of the restaurant and you could hear your best friend calling your name but you just kept running until you reached your brother Zayn's house who you are living with. You unlock the door and run past the living room where all 5 boys were. You run up the stairs into the bathroom. You looked around and saw your beloved razor on your counter. You think about what that girl said and cut your wrists 5 times each and you were about to cut deep so you could die when the door of the bathroom swung open. You look and saw Niall and Louis standing there looking shocked. You blush and drop the razor and then Niall comes over and cleans all your cuts. He yelled for Louis to find Zayn and when he asked you why you just burst out crying. He wrapped his arms around you and whispered sweet things in your ear when you felt yourself being lifted out of his arms and into someone else's. You knew it was Zayn because you could smell his cologne. He carried you to his bedroom and laid you down on his bed. He waited until you calmed down and then he asked you why. You explained to him what happened at the restaurant and what happened with your crush. Zayn got a look of hurt and anger that someone would do that to his sister. He said I'll be back and ran out of the room. A few minutes later Niall comes into your room and says that Zayn will be back soon. You nod your head and Niall comes and lays down next to you and soon you both fall asleep. *1 hour later* You wake up and hear the door downstairs slam. You slowly walk out of the room and see Zayn with your crush in one hand and the mean girl in the other. You walk downstairs and Zayn says these two have something to say to you. You nod your head and the mean girl says I'm sorry Y/N. You say thank you and she leaves and then your crush steps forward and says I'm so sorry I laughed at you. I just have liked you for so long and I had no idea how to tell you. You blush and say I like you too and he smiles and steps forward. You take a step towards him and soon you are right in front of him. He cups your face and kisses you softly then you hear a cough and you pull apart. Zayn glares at him and your crush says I'll see you soon and runs out the door. Zayn rolls his eyes and you two go play videogames with the rest of the boys.
Sure I'll do that!
Louis: You were on tour with your brother Louis and his band mates. You all had gone out to Times Square in New York City when a huge group of fans surrounded you guys. You somehow got separated from them and ended up outside of the group of fans. You were just standing there when a few girls came up to you. One looked at you with a look of disgust and said Ugly bitch. You stood there stunned and they all kept throwing insults at you. You felt the tears coming so you ran away and found a cab and went back to the hotel you were staying at. As soon as the cab got there, you paid the driver and ran inside. You took the elevator up to your floor and ran to your room. Once you got inside the room, you ran straight to the bathroom. When you got in there, you looked through all your drawers when you finally found a razor. You took the razor in your hand and thought back to what all the girls were saying and that's when you made the first cut then a second then a third but when you were about to make a fourth cut, the door to the bathroom flew open. You heard someone scream STOP! You dropped the razor and look and see Zayn and Harry standing in the doorway. Zayn came over to you and started cleaning your cuts while crying and Harry came up behind you hugging you and telling you everything will be alright. You started crying and when Zayn finished cleaning your cuts he ran out of the room. 1 minute later your brother Louis came in looking shocked. You get out of Harry's arm and run into his. He held you tight and asked the simple question why. You went on to tell him about what the girls said and how you always cut because you felt worthless and ugly (which is not true). He just sat there and held you until you finished and when you did he sat you down on the bathroom ground. He crouched in front of you and looked you in the eye saying Do not listen to those haters. You are beautiful and worth life. Me and the boys love you to death. And don't you worry we will tell off those annoying haters. Understand little sis? You hug him and nod your head. Later that night when you were on twitter when you saw Louis posted a twitlonger telling off the haters. Despite of the horrid events that happened that day you smiled at your loving brother and went to go find him so you could cuddle and thank him.
Thank you and I will!
It's now fckingsykes
It's now fckingsykes
Brother Sister Moment
Soon I promise :)
Yes! :)


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Why parents needn't worry about the effect expatriation has on their children.
Here is Amsterdam Mamas' list of their favourite Christmas markets in the Netherlands and Germany.
Jeff Toms of Farnham Castle discusses the advantages of remote training when relocating to a new country.
An Indian couple who worked at a Coventry-based law firm have become the first to cite caste discrimination in a wrongful dismissal case.
Now in its third year, Clements International's Expat Youth Scholarship is a unique contest exclusively for expat students who spend their childhoods moving between different countries and cultures.


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29) Homestuck AU
I am very bad at AUs and stuff and this is just something I thought last night because I couldn't sleep. But, um, Medievalstuck???
Dirk is the prince of a wealthy kingdom and Dave is his most loyal and skilled knight. Jake is the castle's page and even though he is basically a servant, he and Dirk have developed a strong friendship throughout the years. Actually, their bond is so strong that the prince started to develop stronger feelings for the page. He, of course, wouldn't say this to him but he did try to show him his feelings somehow through his actions… because maybe the page might start to feel the same???
John is the heir of throne of a near kingdom which is in good terms with Dirk's. Jane is John's maid. She has taken care of him since he was a little kid and will continue to do so until John is old enough and gains the throne.
Jade and Rose are the village's most famous witch and seer respectively. They are both feared by the villagers, but the prince seems to trust them and asks for their advice sometimes. Even though this would have to be the page's job, it is Dave who is the intermediary between the prince and the witch and seer. He would visit them often. Some would say too often… and it was rumored by some villagers that the witch must have used some kind of spell or potion to enchant the knight. This isn't true, of course. Dave visited them for his own desire.
And Roxy is the Robin-Hood-like rogue. She would steal money and food (often from the prince's garden) and give it to the poor villagers who needed it the most.


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Monday July 3, 2006
Majority CaucusLouisville Metro CouncilFor More Information Contact:Tony Hyatt: 574-4137/ 526-3622For Immediate release:
Louisville – For more than three years, Metro Government has strived to enforce zoning laws against Cam 1 at 8209 Preston Highway.
Last Wednesday, Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Ann O'Malley Shake ruled Cam 1 must cease all illegal business operations.
"I am please with this ruling," said Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D) 24. "The city needs to take action to close this business down."
Since 2003, Louisville Metro Government has continued to enforce local land use regulations against CAM 1. Judge Shake's ruling upholds the findings of the government that CAM 1 does not have a legal right to conduct adult entertainment at the location.
The ruling further says the business violates zoning laws by being less than 500 from a church or residence."It is very hard as a member of this community and a member of the Metro Council to watch business violate the law day after day," said Flood. "CAM 1 has ignored the laws of our community time and time again. It is time they shut their doors."
There is no indication if the business will appeal Shake's decision. But Flood says she and others will be vigilant in ensuring all businesses follow the law.
"The public should know we will not give up this fight," she said. "Whatever measure local government can take to see this business is closed must be pursued. This is our neighborhood. We live by laws and so should all businesses.
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IRIN | Briefing: The right way forward for Afghan refugees?
As a meeting of representatives of the Afghan, Iranian and Pakistani governments and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) opened to discuss a new strategy for dealing with the most protracted refugee crisis in the world, NGOs working in Afghanistan raised a number of questions about the new approach.
The so-called Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees, to support Voluntary Repatriation, Sustainable Reintegration ad Assistance to Host Countries is an agreement between the three governments on a way forward for the 2.7 million Afghans registered as refugees in Iran and Pakistan; the estimated 2.4-3.4 million unregistered Afghans living in the two countries; and the nearly 6 million Afghans – one quarter of its population – who have returned from exile to very difficult circumstances. (See IRIN's recent In-Depth look at the realities on the ground).
The two-day meeting in Geneva, which started on 2 May, invited international stakeholders – donors, diplomats, international organizations, aid agencies and others – to endorse the new approach, at a cost of nearly US$2 billion, which seeks to improve conditions in communities of origin in Afghanistan to encourage returns while supporting communities which host Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan, and providing Afghans in exile with skills training to help them upon their return to Afghanistan.
One key component of the plan's implementation is to improve up to 48 areas of high return in Afghanistan by creating "model villages" through coordinated community-based development: building schools, clinics, water canals, providing access to land and shelter, and creating livelihood opportunities. The goal is to improve the quality of life of returnees to the levels enjoyed by their local counterparts and to create an environment in which refugees are more willing to return to their areas of origin.


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Cedar House Restaurant
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Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato and Beetroot, Basil Cream
Cedar House Caesar .12
Crisp Romaine Hearts, Olive Confit, Olive Oil Croutons, Peppered Bacon, Lemon, Capers, Shaved Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Dressing
Apple and Beet Salad .14
Layers of Apple, Jicama, Spring Leaves, Chèvre, Roasted and Pickled Beets, Grapes, Toasted Hazelnuts and Summer Berry Vinaigrette Add Scallops .8
West Coast Scallops .18
Flash Seared Pacific U-10 Diver Scallops, Cauliflower and Vanilla Bean Puree, Chorizo, Apple, Raisin and Micro Greens
Charcuterie Board .29
Chefs Selection of Locally and House Cured Meats, Seafood and Cheeses, Asparagus, Maple Mustard, Gherkins, Berry Jam, House-made Bread and Crackers
Drumheller Alberta Beef .39
Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin. Cracked Pepper and Rosemary Crust, Beetroot Puree, Pan Roasted Baby Potatoes, Young Carrots and Asparagus
Brome Lake Duck.36
Coffee Crusted Quebec Duck Breast, Rhubarb-Berry Compote, Potato Confit, Featured Vegetable and Greens
Lois Lake Steelhead Trout .34
Pan Roasted Fillet, Green Goddess Sauce, Chef's Vegetables, Chevre, Lemon & Chive Risotto
Bradner Farms Chicken .32
Free Range Chicken Breast with Wing Bone Attached, Caramelized Onion Jam, Basil Gnocchi, Spring Greens and Featured Vegetables
Cedar House Garden Vegetable "Steak" .29
Baked Cauliflower, Parsley, Basil, Roasted Garlic, Toasted Pine Nuts, Shaved Parmesan, Mustard Greens and Romesco Sauce
Cedar House Cocktails
Summer Martini
Gin, crème de cassis, fresh lime juice
Citrus Sip
White rum, grand marnier, fresh lemon and lime juice, sparkling wine
The Garden
Vodka, chambord, mint, and fresh lime juice with summer fruit
Cedar House Caesar
House infused Cedar Vodka, clamato, lime, habanero and celery salt rim. Garnished with maple bacon and pickled asparagus.
Gentle Sting
Dark rum, spiced rum, honey, fresh lemon juice
Wine List - White
8th Generation Riesling
2012 Okanagan Valley, BC
Honey, nectarine and white peach tones dominate, with lively acidity and a long and refreshing finish.
Laughing Stock Pinot Gris
2012 Okanagan Valley, BC
Fruit forward, but very food friendly. Tropical flavors balanced with crisp acidity. A rich mouth feel with a long dry finish.
Laughing Stock Blind Trust
2012 Okanagan Valley, BC
This combination offers a balance of layered fruit flavor. Notes of peach, kumquats, and a hint of honeysuckle.
Laughing Stock Chardonnay
Okanagan Valley, BC
A distinctive nose of tropical fruit and baked apples. Rich, smooth, buttery tones balanced by a spice and green apple finish. A rich, structured wine.
By the glass 9
Nichol 9 Mile White
2012 Okanagan Valley, BC
A gewürztraminer and Riesling blend, it has dry, refreshing aromatics and apple and peach notes. Fresh and lively, this wine is an awesome thirst quencher.
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Wine List - Red
Nk'Mip Merlot
2010/2011 Osoyoos, BC
Full bodied, this merlot has a texture that coats the palate with hints of currant fruit and barrel nuances. This is a good choice for grilled fare, roasted dishes or the cheese course.
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8th Generation Pinot Noir
2011 Okanagan Valley, BC
A hint of spice with a smooth long finish, the tannins give great structure.
Laughing Stock Blind Trust
Okanagan Valley, BC
Palate has red and dark berry elements with mint and thyme notes, medium intensity.
Nichol Cabernet Franc
2011 Okanagan Valley, BC
Full bodied, with a core of bright berry fruit wrapped in chalky tannins. Driven, bright finish.
Laughing Stock Syrah
2011 Okanagan Valley, BC
On the palate, dark fruit flavours of blackberry with a hint of white pepper. Very food friendly.
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Craft Beer List
Granville Island Lager Vancouver, BC
Light and malty with hints of grassy hop aromas and a crisp hoppy bitterness
Steamwhistle Pilsner Toronto, ON
This traditional pilsner is characterized by a floral hop aroma, sweet graininess with distinctive grassy notes, and balanced by a clean, crisp finish and pleasant lingering bitterness
Big Rock Grasshopper Wheat Ale Calgary, AB
Calgary, AB
A medium bodied filtered wheat ale with a crisp finish, balancing its soft sweetness and texture with fruity or citrusy notes
Blue Buck Ale Victoria, BC
The Blue Buck is a legendary beast known to grant those that see him good fortune and safe travels! A deep amber color with a crisp finish and a delicate hop aroma
Okanagan Spring Summer Weizen Vernon, BC
A refreshingly original seasonal craft brew with just a hint of apricot
Driftwood Fat Tug IPA Victoria, BC
Fat Tug is a northwest style India Pale Ale with an intense hop profile with notes of grapefruit, mango, melon and passionfruit, balanced by sufficient malt.
Lighthouse Rhubie Rhubarb Ale Esquimalt, BC
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NYC – X-Factor Signing
August 20, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Comic Books, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
Writer Peter David closes down X-Factor Investigations with a signing at JHU Comics on Friday, September 6th at 6:00PM at their Manhattan Location. So stop on by and pick up the final issue of the critically acclaimed landmark title X-Factor and get an autograph from the man, the myth, the legend, Peter David himself, at JHU Comic Books, where fans and creators meet!
*Please note: purchase of X-Factor #262 is required to participate in signing.
JHU Comic Books MANHATTAN
32 East 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016
(212) 268-7088
TX – I Missed Comic Con Signing
August 11, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Manga, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas
James O'Barr, Joe Eisma, Kristian Donaldson, Ben Dunn, and more appear at Zeus Comics on Saturday August 17, 2013 from 11am till 4:00 pm!
Press Release:
Dallas comic book fans who missed San Diego Comic-Con are getting a fun event filled with comic book creators and free swag. The crew at bigfanboy.com is hosting a special gathering at Zeus Comics and Collectibles Inc where you can meet your favorite comic book creators and pick up awesome movie promos, please win prizes including items you could previously only get at Comic-Con. Guests include THE CROW creator James O'Barr, MORNING GLORIES artist Joe Eisma, THE MASSIVE artist Kristian Donaldson, NINJA HIGH SCHOOL creator Ben Dunn, STAR TREK inker Kez Wilson, Lucasfilm photography artist Scott Harben, KNUCKLEHEADS artist Robert Wilson, and Marvel and THE WALKING DEAD sketch card artist Cal Slayton.
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75247
The Last Call Tour
July 23, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Movies, Other, Pennsylvania, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Texas, Top Stories
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright are traveling across the country screening THE WORLD'S END and meeting fans of the Cornetto trilogy. Find out when they are coming to a city near you and where you can get tickets for "The Last Call Tour" below.
Dallas, TX| July 25
Time: THE WORLD'S END @ 7pm
Double-feature of SHAUN OF THE DEAD and HOT FUZZ @ 9pm
(SHAUN OF THE DEAD and HOT FUZZ Double-feature will be in the parking lot outdoors and free to public, limited to space availability, bring your own chair!)
Theater: Alamo Drafthouse Richardson, 100 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080
Austin, TX| Jul 27th
Time: Triple feature starts @ 3pm
Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, 14028 N US Highway 183 Bldg F Austin, TX 78717
Boston, MA| July 28th
Time: SHAUN OF THE DEAD @ 3pm, HOT FUZZ at 5:15pm and THE WORLD'S END at 8pm
The Brattle Theater, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA
Get tickets: http://brattlefilm.org/2013/07/28/the-worlds-end/
Washington, DC| July 29th
Time: 7pm
AMC Georgetown, 3111 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
Get tickets: https://www.facebook.com/43KIXDC
Philadelphia, PA| July 30th
Time: HOT FUZZ @ 5:30 PM & THE WORLD'S END @ 7:30 PM
Ritz East, 125 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Chicago, IL| August 1st
Time: 7pm THE WORLD'S END
The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Get tickets: www.filtermagazine.com/theworldsend
Chicago, IL| August 2nd
Time: SHAUN OF THE DEAD @ 7pm
Q&A with Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg & Nick Frost @ 8:45pm
HOT FUZZ @ 9:30pm
The Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave.
Get tickets: http://www.aintitcool.com/node/63367
CBS Consumer Products Arriving at SDCC 2013 with Loads of Star Trek Merch and More
July 17, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
Unique Promotional Products From Star Trek, NCIS, Dexter® and The Twilight Zone Will Be Available at Premier Pop Culture Convention
NEW YORK, NY – July 16, 2013– CBS Consumer Products arrives at Comic-Con© International: San Diego 2013 armed with an array of unique and exclusive products based on popular television franchises, including Star Trek, NCIS, Dexter and The Twilight Zone.
Star Trek fans will have an assortment of one-of-a-kind products to choose from including the debut of cards featuring four of the Klingon Houses. The cards will be available at Star Trek licensee booths throughout the show with an exclusive mini poster available at the CBS Interactive booth (#4245). Locations and times of the card giveaways will be revealed via Twitter (@StarTrek) and fans can also purchase larger prints and other products featuring the Klingon designs at the StarTrek.com Shop (http://shop.startrek.com/).
A list of the top exclusives, signings and promotional items follows:
Anovos (Booth #4149)
Anovos will have a wide selection of high-end authentic reproductions of Star Trek costumes available for purchase. Star Trek: The Original Series Seasons 1 and 3 pants ($150 each), pants from the 2009 Star Trek film ($150), and Star Trek Into Darkness Khan undershirts ($85) will see limited release as Comic-Con exclusives. Fans can pick up Star Trek The Original Series Kirk, Spock and Scotty duty uniform tunics ($199), Star Trek: The Next Generation Picard and Data ties ($40), and a Star Trek: The Original Series Season 1 Captain's casual uniform wrap ($650, orders being taken at Comic-Con for its first run). A prototype of a Star Trek Into Darkness Khan Jacket will also be on display.
Bif Bang Pow! (Booth #2343)
Bif Bang Pow! is launching a number of exciting items at Comic-Con. Among the special offerings is a Star Trek: The Next Generation Wesley Crusher Build-a-Bridge Deluxe Bobble Head 1 of 8; the first in the "Build-a-Bridge" series to form a mini-replica of the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D;. and the Star Trek: The Original Series Fine Art Coasters Set of 40, Series 1 , accompanied by a signing with artist Juan Ortiz on Sunday July 21st from 2 PM – 3 PM (subject to change). In addition, a Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who limited edition tin tote set that includes an exclusive version of the Doctor Who TARDIS Monitor Mate, and a Star Trek: The Next Generation U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Monitor Mate (shipped later via online registration) will be available, along with signings from Star Trek/Doctor Who Assimilation 2 illustrator and writers J.K. Woodward, Scott Tipton and David Tipton on Saturday July 20th from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (subject to change). Likewise, collectors can pick up a one-of-a-kind Star Trek / The Twilight Zone "The Captain and The Passenger Monitor Mates" – Convention Exclusive set that includes two 4-inch scale Monitor Mate miniature bobble heads of William Shatner as seen in two of his most revered roles. Sneak peeks of Big Bang Pow! concepts for co-branded Star Trek: The Original Series /The Big Bang Theory action figures will be shown to fans and avid collectors.
Chronicle Books (Booth #1506)
Chronicle Books will be selling its new book, How to Speak Klingon: Essential Phrases for the Intergalactic Traveler.
Cubify (Booth #5337)
Cubify will have an on-site scanning station for fans to order their own personalized 3-D printed Star Trek figurines.
Diamond Select (Booth #2607)
Diamond Select Toys will offer a 'fully cloaked' Klingon Bird-of-Prey, a variation on its most recent electronic starship, as its Comic-Con© exclusive this year. The cloaked Bird-of-Prey is seen in numerous Star Trek films as well as The Next Generation television series. This collectible is cast entirely in transparent plastic and has had all of its electronics removed, rendering it somewhat invisible. It measures 12 inches long with a 19-inch wingspan, comes with a transparent display base as well as translucent landing gear, so you can land it in the public park of your choice. The ship is limited to only 200 pieces, and will only be available at the Diamond Select Toys booth in a window box for the price of $60.
DK Publishing (Booth #2913-G)
DK Publishing will be showcasing Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary.
Funko (Booth #5343)
Funko will be exclusively offering for sale a co-branded Star Trek/The Big Bang Theory Pop! Figure that looks as if it's "beaming up."
Hallmark (Booth #2913-H)
As a Comic-Con exclusive, Hallmark will be offering a battle-scarred variant of its U.S.S. Kelvin™ keepsake ornament as featured in the 2009 Star Trek movie. Additional ornaments being offered for sale include the U.S.S. Kelvin with lights and regular paint, "Arena" episode motif featuring the fight scene between Kirk and the Gorn with sound, and "Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott" (fourth in the Star Trek legends series). Deep Roy, Keenser in the new Star Trek films, will make daily afternoon appearances in the booth to sign autographed pictures for purchase. Hallmark will also be offering sneak peeks of its 2014 ornament line.
HASBRO (Booth #3213)
Fans can see the KRE-O STAR TREK U.S.S. VENGEANCE building set from Star Trek Into Darkness for the first time in person in the Hasbro booth.
Her Universe (Booth #2913-F)
Her Universe will be premiering the Spock V-neck T-shirt, designed with a deep V, and the iconic Star Trek insignia, highlighted with gold foil.
IDW Publishing (Booth #2643)
IDW will host multiple creator signings, including Mike Johnson, Scott Tipton & David Tipton, and J.K. Woodward. Large Booth Graphics for the Star Trek Ongoing Series, the Stardate Collection Vol. 1, and the Khan mini-series will be available for purchase, and the booth will be carrying a full line of both regular and limited-edition Star Trek comics and graphic novels. Fans looking for even more Star Trek should attend the IDW panel, which will prominently feature the iconic franchise.
Light Speed Fine Art (Booth #3745)
Light Speed Fine Art will be hosting a signing with a number of Star Trek: The Next Generation actors, including Brent Spiner (Lieutenant Commander Data), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Commander Worf) and Marina Sirtis (Commander Deanna Troi).
Moebius (Booth #5349)
Moebius will be showing a concept for its high-end, Star Trek: The Original Series 12-inch Kirk action figure.
NECA (Booth #3145)
NECA will show the Star Trek: Attack Wing miniatures game, which will be available for purchase in August.
QMx (Booth #3249)
QMx will be debuting the Vengeance Artisan Replica from Star Trek Into Darkness and the Enterprise NX-01 Artisan Replica from Star Trek: Enterprise. Comic-Con will be the first time fans can purchase the Spock, Kirk and Uhura Q-Pop figures, the 2013 Starfleet Academy Class ring replica, the plush Enterprise and Tribble collectibles. Exclusively for Comic-Con, the "Mirror Universe" Spock Q-Pop will be available for purchase. Finally, visitors will be able to see the phaser replica that's included in an Amazon.com bundle for the Star Trek: Into Darkness Blu-ray.
ThinkGeek (Booth #5541)
ThinkGeek will be selling its latest Star Trek item – an inflatable U.S.S. Enterprise.
WeLoveFine (Booth #5647)
Mighty Fine will offer a limited number of exclusive Star Trek "Comic-KHAAAAN! 2013″ T-Shirts. Artist Juan Ortiz will be signing at the WeLoveFine Pop-Up Shop at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp (401 K Street) on Sunday July 21 at 10:30 am.
Mimoco (Booths #2913-M and 5338)
Mimoco will have the SDCC '13 limited edition Star Trek Into Darkness Klingon Captain MIMOBOT USB flash drive (edition of 1000) alongside Star Trek: The Original Series' Captain Kirk, Spock, Sulu and and Star Trek: The Next Generation's Picard and Data. The USB flash drives will be available in sizes from 8GB up to 64GB.
Rubies (Booth #3649)
Rubies will be selling Captain Kirk, Spock, Scotty and Uhura costumes along with Spock ears and wigs, and a phaser weapon.
Square Enix (Booth #3829)
Square Enix will be showing sculpts of their high-end collectible Star Trek Into Darkness 10" Captain Kirk and Spock Play Arts KAI action figures.
Titan Entertainment (Booth #5537)
Titan will host a signing with artist Juan Ortiz to celebrate the release of his book Star Trek: The Art of Juan Ortiz on Sunday, July 21 from 12 -1 pm at AA05, and they will also preview the new Khan bust amongst others and have a limited number of Picard and Kirk busts on sale.
ANOVOS (Booth #3635)
Anovos Booth #2 will feature a Dexter 'kill table' with props provided by the show. Have your picture taken as one of Dexter's victims for a unique experience. Fans can also purchase a Dexter "thumbdrive" ($20). Check Booth for hours of operation.
Entertainment Earth (Booth #2343)
To commemorate the "Final Season" of Dexter, Bif Bang Pow! designed two convention exclusives, Dexter 3 3/4-inch Action Figure in Tin Tote with Blood Slide Box and a Dexter Blood Spatter Analyst Bobble Head. The air-conditioner-themed tin tote features a Dexter 3 3/4-inch Action Figure sporting his camera, ID badge, and a little extra blood, six blood slides as well as a wooden blood slide box replica to store them in. Additionally, a bonus talking key chain with five authentic Dexter phrases is included. The 7-inch resin bobble head resembles the favorite blood-spatter expert / serial killer on the job in his pink shirt holding a blood slide and slide box. Also, fans can enjoy signings from a few cast members of Dexter Thursday July 18th – David Zayas and Aimee Garcia 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM (subject to change), Jennifer Carpenter 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (subject to change), and Yvonne Strahovski 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM (subject to change).
Bif Bang Pow (Booth #2343)
Bif Bang Pow! produced NCIS' irreverent young Goth-girl lab tech Abby Sciuto in a captivating 4 1/2-inch tall resin Monitor Mate bobble head convention exclusive in the image of actress Pauley Perrette… that sits on top of your computer monitor.
Hallmark (Booth #2913-H)
Hallmark will be selling a Happy Days ornament with sound and a lighted string.
Hallmark (Booth #2913-H)
Hallmark will be commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Mork & Mindy with a keepsake ornament.
Bif Bang Pow (Booth #2343)
From the intriguing The Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last," Bif Bang Pow! designed a marvelous replica convention exclusive that includes a stack of Henry Bemis' precious books and his signature glasses with black frames and thick, clear lenses. Moreover, collectors can get a one-of-a-kind Star Trek/The Twilight Zone "The Captain and The Passenger" Monitor Mates – Convention Exclusive set that includes two Monitor Mate miniature bobble heads of William Shatner as seen in two of his most revered roles, airline passenger Bob Wilson and U.S.S. Enterprise Captain James T. Kirk.
NYC – An Evening with Peter David
May 21, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television
Press Release:
PETER DAVID, acclaimed "writer of stuff," including HULK, X-FACTOR, and STAR TREK, goes one-on-one with comics writer, editor, and critic DANNY FINGEROTH (author of SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH) for a freewheeling discussion.
Event will be held at:
The Soho Gallery for Digital Art
138 Sullivan Street (between Houston and Prince), New York, NY 10014
Purchase ticket in advance: $10
Pay at the door: $15
ABOUT Peter David
PETER DAVID is a prolific, award-winning author whose career, and continued popularity, spans more than two decades. He has worked in every conceivable media: Television, film, books (fiction, non-fiction and audio), short stories, and comic books, and acquired followings in all of them. In the literary field, Peter has had over fifty novels published, including numerous appearances on the New York Times Bestsellers List. Peter's comic book resume includes an award-winning twelve-year run on The Incredible Hulk, and he has also worked on such varied and popular titles as Supergirl, Young Justice, Soulsearchers and Company, Aquaman, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, X-Factor, Star Trek, Wolverine, The Phantom, Sachs & Violens, and many others. His website is www.peterdavid.net.
DANNY FINGEROTH was a longtime writer and editor for Marvel Comics and was Senior VP of Education at The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA). He is the author of Superman on the Couch and Disguised as Clark Kent; and co-editor (with Roy Thomas) of The Stan Lee Universe, a treasury of interviews, articles, and mementos relating to the co-creator of the Marvel Universe. Find out more at: www.dannyfingeroth.com.
Soho Gallery For Digital Art is a multi-purpose event space, art gallery and theater.
We are located at 138 Sullivan Street btwn Houston and Prince. The gallery is 2000 sq. feet on 2 floors with 16 40″ digital canvases that can be customized for any event as well as projector and screen in our 75-seat theater downstairs.
Centrally located in an iconic NYC neighborhood, SGDA has hosted all types of events; company parties, corporate meetings, product launches, film screenings, film shoots, art shows, fashion shows, theatrical performances and special occasions.
If you can dream it, we can do it.
Fans Have a Chance to Win a "BIG BANGtastic" Trip to SDCC 2013
May 16, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under California, Collectibles, Comic Books, Comic-Con International, Convention News, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Television, Top Stories
Press Release:
Fans Will Have a Chance to Win a "BIG BANGtastic" Trip to Comic-Con International: San Diego And Other Great Prizes, Including $500 Gift Cards from Hot Topic
Burbank, Calif. (May 14, 2013) – In a bold twist to bring The Big Bang Theory to a new frontier, Warner Bros. and CBS Consumer Products are launching an exclusive, limited edition co-branded collection of The Big Bang Theory/Star Trek merchandise for the first-time ever that includes Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj's preferred version of "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard Spock" themed product, as well as t-shirts and Funko bobble-heads featuring characters in Starfleet uniforms. This new co-branded collection of merchandise will be available only at Hot Topic stores nationwide and HotTopic.com from now until July. Hot Topic will also be the exclusive home to a new, limited edition The Big Bang Theory/DC Comics t-shirt, featuring Leonard, Sheldon, Howard and Raj in their favorite DC Comics Super Hero costumes.
In support of these exciting new collections, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution have teamed up with Hot Topic to celebrate The Big Bang Theory airing 5 Nights a Week (check www.BigBangWeeknights.com for local listings) in off-network syndication. The partnership offers a second annual sweepstakes inviting fans to enter the "Ultimate Fan Giveaway" for an opportunity to attend the biggest pop culture convention in the world – the legendary Comic-Con in San Diego. Fans will also have the chance to win many great prizes, including the special edition DC Comics t-shirt and $500 Hot Topic gift cards. This year's partnership is offering an even bigger bang with a larger collection of exclusive Big Bang merchandise at Hot Topic locations nationwide.
From Monday, May 20, through Friday, May 31, avid fans and pop culture junkies can enter the contest either by watching The Big Bang Theory every weeknight in syndication (in select markets) and identifying Sheldon's special Hot Topic t-shirt online at www.BigBangContest.com or by visiting any Hot Topic store nationwide now through Sunday,
June 2, signing up to be a HT+1 rewards member and purchasing any The Big Bang Theory t-shirt, including the exclusive "Big Bang DC Comics" Comic-Con edition t-shirt only at Hot Topic. One lucky fan will receive an all-expenses paid, fun-filled getaway for two to Comic-Con in San Diego, CA – including two tickets to Comic-Con, round-trip airfare, three days/two nights hotel accommodations, ground transportation and special access to various events at the Warner Bros. booth.
"We're excited to pay-it-forward to The Big Bang Theory's legions of fans in this perfect alliance that brings together this pop-cult favorite with the iconic brands of Star Trek and DC Comics," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "We had such a great fan reaction and experience with this promotion last year that we're excited to team up with Hot Topic again to bring fans a bigger bang offering and more chances to win another out-of-this-world opportunity."
"We are thrilled to renew our partnership with Warner Bros. on such an exciting merchandise program," said Cindy Levitt, VP and General Merchandise Manager at Hot Topic. "We feel like we've created the perfect geek storm by combining The Big Bang Theory, Star Trek, DC Comics, Comic-Con and Hot Topic in this program and promotion, and we couldn't be happier that we can make it happen for our customers."
"We approach each and every initiative we endeavor from the perspective of giving back to the fans," said Lisa Gregorian, Chief Marketing Officer, Warner Bros. Television Group. "We know that fans of The Big Bang Theory and fans of Star Trek are going to go mad for this co-branded merchandise. We set out to deliver a truly unique co-branded opportunity and are thrilled to have gone where no man – or woman – has gone before."
As part of the promotion, Hot Topic stores will also feature an exciting array of merchandise from The Big Bang Theory spanning apparel, accessories, gift and novelties, and toys, including Funko bobbleheads of fan-favorites Leonard, Sheldon and Howard in Starfleet uniforms.
The more viewers tune in to The Big Bang Theory 5 Nights a Week on broadcast television (check www.BigBangWeeknights.com for local listings) and go to a Hot Topic retail store, the more chances they have to win.
In addition to the trip to Comic-Con, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and Hot Topic are offering viewers in 47 markets the opportunity to also win local prize packages that include $500 gift cards from Hot Topic. Markets include:
About THE BIG BANG THEORY: Comedy has Expanded to 5 Nights a Week (check www.BigBangWeeknights.com for local listings)! The Big Bang Theory is the story of two brainy best friends who could tell you anything you want to know about quantum physics – but when it comes to dealing with everyday life here on Earth, they're lost in the cosmos. Leonard (Johnny Galecki) and Sheldon (Jim Parsons) are brilliant physicists – wizards in the laboratory, but socially inept outside of it. Enter their beautiful, free-spirited neighbor, Penny (Kaley Cuoco), who aims to teach them a thing or two about life. While Leonard spends his days looking for love, Sheldon is quite content video-chatting with platonic partner Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) or playing Star Trek 3D chess with their ever-expanding universe of friends, including fellow Caltech scientists Rajesh Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg), and Howard's new wife, the adorable microbiologist Bernadette (Melissa Rauch). www.BigBangWeeknights.com
Created by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men) and Bill Prady (Dharma & Greg), who also serve as executive producers along with showrunner Steven Molaro (The Class), The Big Bang Theory stars Emmy® and Golden Globe nominee Johnny Galecki (Roseanne), Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Jim Parsons (The Muppet Movie), Kaley Cuoco (Hop), Simon Helberg (A Serious Man), Kunal Nayyar (Ice Age: Continental Drift), Mayim Bialik (Blossom) and Melissa Rauch (True Blood). The Emmy®-nominated series is from Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television.
THE BIG BANG THEORY and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ©Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
About STAR TREK: With an over 45-year history and more than 700 hours of content from six television series and twelve movies, Star Trek is an entertainment and pop culture icon across the world. With its visionary philosophy and thrill for adventure, the Star Trek universe only continues to broaden into new territories. Star Trek is licensed by CBS Consumer Products.
™ & ©2013 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
About Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a mall- and web-based specialty retailer beloved by rebellious and expressive teens for more than 20 years. Hot Topic offers music and pop culture junkies band-related apparel and accessories, licensed merchandise, and fashion apparel and accessories. Hot Topic operates 621 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and an online store at hottopic.com. Find Hot Topic on Twitter (twitter.com/hottopic), Facebook (facebook.com/hottopic), YouTube (youtube.com/hottopic) and Instagram (instagram.com/hottopic).
About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.
IL – Captain Kirk Signs
May 10, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Illinois, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Television, Top Stories
The one and only William Shatner appears at the Hollywood Theaters to sign autographs and host screenings of Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on May 24-26!!
Star Trek Showtimes Schedule
Hollywood Blvd – Friday, May 24th 2013
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 5:30, 8:00, 10:30
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Times TBA
Appearance Times: 4pm – 10pm
(Click here to purchase tickets)
Hollywood Palms – Saturday, May 25th 2013
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): NOON, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:00
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 11:30, 2:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:15
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Times TBA
Appearance Times: 1pm – 9pm
(Click here to visit the Hollywood Palms website)
Hollywood Blvd – Sunday, May 26th 2013
Star Trek into Darkness (2D): NOON, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Star Trek into Darkness (3D): 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Times TBA
Appearance Times: 1pm – 7pm
(Click here to purchase tickets)
How our celebrity events work
Our very popular series of celebrity events includes a table in our lobby where you can briefly meet the stars of some of your favorite films for autographs and or posed photographs with them for a fee.
These events are heavily attended and we always suggest that you arrive early. Celebrities are generally scheduled to arrive one hour prior to the first showing of their film unless otherwise stated – please see schedule above. They may or may not be available to the public after a screening so we always suggest that you purchase a souvenir and meet them prior to entering the auditorium. Your early arrival also helps ensure that you can enjoy the widest selection of seats when you watch the film. You must have purchased an admission ticket or a Hollywood Cinema gift card (minimum of $15) to get in the line to meet our special guests.
Depending on the length of the line and scheduling, our guest may entertain questions from the audience and introduce the film from the stage but this is entirely discretionary and varies from event to event. Some of our guests make an extraordinary effort to ensure a great experience, and this may back up the seating for later show times.
In most instances, there is a charge per autograph – that signature can come on an 8×10 photograph provided by Hollywood Cinemas OR something of your own that you bring to the event.
We will have a professional photographer set up to take posed pictures with our guest. Tinseltown photo charges a fee for a glossy, instant print – pricing and sizing will be available closer to the event. This is the only way guests can take photos with our celebrity host. We do not allow pictures of our special guest with your own camera after a certain point in line.
We do take credit cards and there is also an ATM on premise.
MD – FCBD: Superman Signing
April 28, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Maryland, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Adam Kubert, Frank Cho, and Steve Conley sign at Cards Comics & Collectibles on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!
Press Release:
Free Comic Book Day 2013 is just around the corner and Cards, Comics & Collectibles – Baltimore's Premiere Comic Book Store and the Official News Source of the Baltimore Comic-Con – is pulling out all of the stops for this year's event! Everyone has been wondering what we were going to do and we're finally ready to announce it! This is the one you've been waiting for!
The full-day event kicks off with an awesome line-up of creators appearing at the store! Adam Kubert, Frank Cho, and Steve Conley will be all signing and sketching at the store throughout the day.
Legendary Marvel and DC Comics artist Adam Kubert, whose most recent work includes Marvel's Avengers vs. X-Men event and the recently launched Avengers series, will be signing and sketching from 12:00pm – 2:30pm, and again from 3:30pm – 6:00pm. He is the featured artist in DC's Free Comic Book Day 2013 issue, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton #1.
The son of comics legend, Joe Kubert, Adam started his illustrious career in comics in 1993 drawing Wolverine for Marvel Comics. He was a mainstay at Marvel, working on such titles as X-Men, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimate Fantastic Four, until 2005 when he signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics. While there, he served as artist on Action Comics, DC Universe: Last Will and Testament, and Batman and The Outsiders Special. In 2009, he returned to Marvel where he remains today.
Frank Cho's body of work at Marvel includes such titles as New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Shanna the She-Devil, New Ultimates, X-Men: Schism, and Avengers vs. X-Men. He is also well-known for his creator-owned series, Liberty Meadows, and his work on Jungle Girl for Dynamite Entertainment. Cho, who is currently writing and drawing Savage Wolverine, will be signing and sketching from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Award-winning designer, illustrator, and cartoonist Steve Conley has worked on such notable comics as Star Trek: Year Four (IDW), Michael Chabon's Amazing Adventures of the Escapist (Dark Horse Comics), and JLA-Z (DC Comics). Conley, who is also the creator of Astounding Space Thrills and the all-ages series Bloop (www.bloopstree.com), will be signing and sketching all day.
In addition to the creator line-up, Baltimore's Z104.3 will be setting up and broadcasting live at the store. Fans can sign up to win a pair of tickets to the Z104.3 screening of Iron Man 3 at the Rotunda Movie Theatre which will be drawn every 15 minutes! Carnival games and an all-ages obstacle course will also be set up for fans to win CDs, movie passes, and items from the movie!
Get your picture taken with Cosplay Girls courtesy of Comic Con Cuties and, as special treat for our fans, Bill Bateman's Bistro will be set up and offering discounts to fans who come to the store!
"Free Comic Book Day has grown to become such an important event – not just for retailers, creators, and fans – but for the comics industry as a whole," said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles. "We are delighted to have Adam, Frank, and Steve signing here, and are so excited for the events we'll be hosting for the fans! With Z104.3, Bill Bateman's, and the girls of Comic Con Cuties, this year is going to be our biggest yet!"
Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2013 as events kick off at 11:00am with store signings, $1 Modern back issues, photo ops with the Cosplay Girls of Comic Con Cuties, and, of course, FREE COMICS!
Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410.
CA – FCBD: Star Trek/Doctor Who Signing
April 27, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
JK Woodward signs at Blastoff Comics on Saturday May 4, 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!!
Press Release:
STAR TREK/DOCTOR WHO SUPERSTAR JK WOODWARD at BLASTOFF for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
Come on down to BLASTOFF North Hollywood and see the astounding JK Woodward (NY Times bestselling artist on STAR TREK/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION SQUARED) painting an original STAR TREK/DOCTOR WHO piece in the shop all day! (One of the guys who wrote the comic might be wandering around all day, too.)
And the BEST part is, at the end of the day, one lucky guest will get to take that painting home!
Along with the new FREE COMIC BOOK DAY offerings from your favorite publishers, we'll be giving away vintage comics all day, and raffling off tickets to see IRON MAN 3 down the street at the Laemmle NoHo 7!
Plus, all books and new comics are 20-50% off!
Come on in, get your free comics, watch the master at work and enter to win an original JK Woodward piece!
Blastoff Comics
5118 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 980-2665
Hallmark 2013 Dream Book Reveals Keepsake Ornaments Genre Fans Will Love
April 18, 2013 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Everything Else, Movies, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
The Hallmark 2013 Dream Book reveals what the company has in store for Keepsake Ornaments for the Star Wars, Star Trek, DC, and Marvel brands and more. Here is a brief look. Click on each image to see it larger.


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4 slices
cooking spray
4 1/2 cups
whole kernel corn
red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon
white sugar
1/2 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) container
chive and onion cream cheese
I'm definitely not a fan of slow cooker recipes, but this one worked, although I'm not convinced that it couldn't be done just as easily on top of the stove. Regardless, it tastes good, we liked it!
Very good! I added one chopped jalapeno pepper and it was a huge hit.
9 Ratings
Absolutely delish! Instead of using a slow cooker, I cooked on the stove top and it came out just fine. I used canned corn and reduced the cooking time. I also added a chopped jalapeño pepper without seeds and ribs. I didn't have half-and-half on hand so I used 1/2 35% cream with 1/2 milk. I love the idea of using both methods of cooking. I will definitely make this again but hopefully next time with fresh corn. Also one more thing; I didn't add any salt (there's enough salt in the chives & onion cream cheese as it is)and it was very tasty! Thank you Terry.
I don't like corn much ... But this recipe is just beyond amazing ????
the best corn ever!!!!
I loved this recipe! I left the bacon out just because Thanksgiving already has an obscene amount of calories. I also used canned corn and it cut down the cooking time. It was awesome even without the bacon! I will be adding this to all future Thanksgiving dinners!
This was delicious. Corn is the only vegetable my family will eat so what a treat to have a variation! A keeper.
This recipe was excellent! Only thing substitution (because My grocers didnt have) was I subbed Allouette "garlic & herb" spread for the "onion & chive" cream cheese.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with Onion and Chives
Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 313
Calories from Fat: 215
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Here is my report on our Valentine happenings.
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Blog & Updates
The Week Ahead: June 17-21
June 17, 2013 - Posted by Communications Intern
"If we don't get this done now, in 10 years we are going to have problems that are twice as big as the problems we have now. If you want a solution, this is the process. My great grandfather came here from Ireland as a teenager fleeing the potato famine. He came here to work. That is so essential about America. People didn't come here because they were going to be given prosperity; they came here to work and earn it." — Haley Barbour, Former Governor of Mississippi, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Policy Institute Immigration Task Force and Founding Partner of BGR Group, speaking at Bibles, Badges and Business to DC, June 12
Both Houses of Congress Focus on Immigration
Last week, in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 84-15 vote, the Senate moved to a full floor debate on S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. On Tuesday, senators will return to their debate over amendments to the bill, with a flurry of votes on amendments likely this week.
Already much discussed are possible border security–related amendments such as one from Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, that would tie the fates of millions of aspiring Americans to extremely stringent border-enforcement measures — possibly delaying or denying the roadmap to citizenship. In reality, U.S. borders are as secure as they have ever been. The existing Senate language continues to prioritize border security and provides for a road to citizenship — a necessary balance for reform to be effective.
Also likely this week is the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) "score" for the Senate bill — a report on whether it would increase or decrease the national debt. A "positive" score, meaning the bill would decrease the debt, is likely. The CBO score may affect what amendments are introduced.
Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee is taking up a bill that would essentially allow states and localities to take the reins of enforcing federal immigration laws. H.R. 2278, the "Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act," is slated for markup Tuesday morning. The bill would empower county and local law enforcement to enforce immigration law, similar to Arizona's S.B. 1070, parts of which the Supreme Court struck down a year ago. \
Local Evangelical Pastors to Send Letters Supporting Reform
This week, local evangelical leaders from states including Florida, Texas, Colorado, Utah, Illinois and Wisconsin are sending letters to their members of Congress in support of broad immigration reform. The letters call for bipartisan reform based on biblical principles and note that the Senate bill does align with these principles.
The letters come more than a month into the Evangelical Immigration Table's "Pray for Reform" campaign, in which more than 6,000 prayer partners have participated. Prayer partners have sent more than 800 letters to members of Congress. The campaign corresponds with the Table's call for immigration reform to pass both houses of Congress by August.
Local pastors who have sent letters will be on a press call Thursday to discuss their efforts. The call also will preview a week of prayer — and a mobile billboard effort — to take place in Washington, D.C., next week as the debate in the Senate comes to a head.
CALENDAR:Please visit our Events page to find this week's immigration-related events.
Summary of immigration legislation introduced and government reports on immigration:
THE HILL: Crunch time for lobbyists on immigration
By Kevin Bogardus
June 13, 2013
Washington's lobbying powers are bearing down on the Senate in an attempt to push immigration reform over the finish line.
Business lobbyists, labor leaders and activists of all stripes are swarming Capitol Hill to ensure that senators don't turn back from the biggest overhaul of the nation's immigration system in decades.
"Starting today, it's real," said Ali Noorani, executive director for the National Immigration Forum. "We have a comprehensive immigration bill going through the amendment process."
The bill cleared the first hurdle on Tuesday when senators voted overwhelmingly to open debate. But the stiffest tests are yet to come, as Republicans push for changes on border security that Democrats say could sink the bill.
Many advocates are focused on securing enough Republican support to create a filibuster-proof majority, and they are turning up the pressure on senators with a barrage of events and advertising.
"At this point in time, it's all about getting to 60 votes," Noorani said.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), a member of the Senate's Gang of Eight who helped draft the immigration bill, told law enforcement officials, church leaders and business executives on Wednesday that he would need their help to move the bill through a gauntlet of amendments.
"We still have a lot of work to do. They are five Republicans committed to this bill — that's it," Schumer said.
Read more: http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/305215-crunch-time-for-lobbyists-on-immigration-reform-bill#ixzz2W6SIA891
FOXNEWS.COM: Voters want immigration reform
By Dana Blanton
June 13, 2013
Voters want Congress to pass an immigration bill this year, and most support the main provisions in the legislation being considered on Capitol Hill.
After a vote on Tuesday, the Senate will now officially begin debate on an immigration reform bill. The legislation would strengthen border security and create a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants currently in the country.
A Fox News poll released Thursday finds that most voters generally favor those provisions.
The new poll shows 81 percent of voters want to strengthen border security and stop additional illegal entry into the country.
In addition, 74 percent favor finding a way for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in the country to remain -- and eventually become citizens -- if they meet certain requirements, such as paying back taxes, learning English and passing a background check.
Republicans (90 percent), people over the age of 65 (87 percent) and whites (83 percent) are among the groups most likely to favor additional border security.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/06/13/fox-news-poll-voters-want-immigration-reform/


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jesusfreak5610 asked: Hey Unka Glen!! I recently had a friend challenge something. We were talking about different religions vs Christianity and what happens to people after this life. He told me he was a Christian but that he believed that whatever faith people accepted, be it Hinduism, Reincarnation, Islam, etc., they go to the respective afterlife of that belief. I know that the Bible states that no one can get to the Father unless they accept Christ. But I don't know how to respond to him in a Godly way.
Unka Glen answered: So your friend stared into space, came up with this cute idea about the afterlife, and then he decided that his idea, that he just came up with, is now… the truth? And you're wondering how to break that down? I mean, it's an interesting and cute idea, but, ya know, this is not how we discover the nature of reality.
Okay, so let's track this wacky train of thought, shall we? So, the first thing he was taught in whatever liberal arts class he took in college, was the idea that truth is subjective. What's true for you might not be true for me, man. So, like, don't subject me to your reality, man. That's like your truth, man.
From this brilliant and insufficiently scrutinized observation, he made the bizarre leap that if truth is subjective, then whatever he comes up with, that has to be true. So if it feels true to me, it is true. This is, of course, a big ol' pile of poo (to use an academic term). What those liberal arts professors were trying to say, is that by definition truth is obviously objective, absolute, and universal, it's our perception that's totally subjective and often flawed.
Two plus two equals four. That's not my own personal subjective truth, that's just how it is. For me, for you, for everybody. This isn't an opinion, this isn't a theory. Two plus two equals four, that is true. Period. The truth can be discovered, deduced, taught, observed, or theologically arrived at, but truth is not, nor ever will be, whatever cute idea I just make up in my head.
None of that really matters though, because your friend knows that the world doesn't organize itself around his imagination, (otherwise Victoria Secret models would be hand feeding him bacon right now), so the real thing for us to ask ourselves is: why would he make up this particular fantasy, and then repeat it to you? I think the answer is clear— he dislikes the idea that sweet, devoted people, doing their best to live a devoted spiritual life, might find out that they picked the wrong religion.
Heck, I don't like that idea either. Yes the New Testament does talk about the condemnation of those who reject the gospel message. But what about those who were never given a clear offer of salvation to reject? The answer is kind of buried in a lot of other details in Romans 2, but the basics are that non-believers will be judged according to "the requirements of the law that are written on their hearts", and according to the sense of conscience they are given.
So in a sense he is almost right, some people who've never really heard of Christ, have devoted themselves to their own best understanding of God, and they did the best they could to follow their conscience, and on that basis, one presumes that some of them will be getting into a pretty kick-butt afterlife, even if it wasn't the sad little afterlife they're expecting.
Stick with the actual truth. If you do the math, it's always better than what people make up.
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Do you create or find truth by logical, deductive reasoning?
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New Delhi - Italy thrashed Singapore 5-0 to finish fifth in the men's hockey Olympic qualifier at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday.
This game was a repeat of the last match of the round-robin stage, won by Italy (4-0). The Italians tried to put some pace in the game early but Singapore blocked all their attempts, well backed by Sam Ong in goal.
Ignacio Salas and Agustin Nunez were very active upfront, forcing a number of penalty-corners that were well defended. The score remained tied until the 28th minute, when Italy finally opened the scoring from another penalty-corner.
Andrea Corsi added a goal from close range in the final minute of the period for a deserved 2-0 lead going into the break.
Nunez scored a fantastic goal in the 42nd minute, receiving the ball in the middle of the circle and coolly lifting it over the encroaching goal-keeper. The Singaporean players were starting to fade physically, possibly not used to play six high-level games in a week, and Salas added to their woes to push the score to 4-0 with still fifteen minutes to go.


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