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It is now final and confirmed.
thanks to Enchanted Kingdom for allowing us to move the date on October 18, 2009.
Pre-registration for cosplay is still open.
Contest and activities are open for everyone.
Although that the Eldar's tent is booked in the entire month til November, we won't be having collectible booth bazaars and exhibits. But its okay, fun will never stop when you are at Otaku Kingdom 2009 at Enchanted Kingdom.
See you there and always stay safe.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
OCTOBER 18, 2009 - OTAKINGDOM event new schedule
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Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,
says Yahweh of Hosts. Zechariah 4:6
Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of Glory may come in! Who is this King of Glory?
Yahweh of Hosts: He is the King of Glory. Psalm 24:9-10
BACKGROUND NOTE: 1 and 2 Chronicles cover the same time period as 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings. However, 1 and 2 Chronicles are not a mere repetition. While 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings give a political history of Israel and Judah, 1 and 2 Chronicles present a religious history of the Davidic dynasty of Judah.
Why was seventy years of captivity determined for God's people?
What city did Baasha, king of Israel, build just south of Bethel to prevent any traveling between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah?
During the reign of what king of Judah were leaders and Levites sent throughout its kingdom to teach the people the word of God?
Can you name the prophetess with whom Josiah, king of Judah, wished to consult?
Yahweh gave a great victory to Jehoshaphat over the combined army of Ammon, Moab, and Edom (Mt. Seir). Jehoshaphat's army spent three days gathering the spoil due to its abundance. On the fourth day, where did they gather to bless Yahweh?
Name the king of Judah who was bound with brass fetters and taken by the Assyrians to Babylon.
After the death of Jehoiada the priest, Joash, king of Judah, turned away from Yahweh. Together with the people he worshiped idols. Jehoiada's son confronted them with their apostasy, but he was stoned to death at the command of Joash. Name this courageous son of Jehoiada.
After Solomon finished his prayer of dedication at the Temple, what two things happened?
Yahweh gave Amaziah, king of Judah, a great victory over the Edomites. Yet Amaziah brought upon himself the anger of Yahweh when he returned from the scene of battle. What did he do to arouse the anger of Yahweh?
A great victory was won against Zerah the Ethiopian at Mareshah. We read that the king of Judah cried unto Yahweh with these words: 'Yahweh, it is nothing for you to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; help us, O Yahweh our God, for we rest on you, and in your name we go against this multitude. O Yahweh, you are our God; do not let man prevail against you!' Who was this king?
Ahab died in a battle against the Syrians, but Jehoshaphat safely returned home. Yet he met rebuke from a prophet of God who said, 'Should you help the wicked and love those who hate Yahweh? Therefore the wrath of Yahweh is upon you.' Name this prophet.
Maachah was the granddaughter of Absalom. Of all her husband's eighteen wives and sixty concubines, she was loved the most. Her son Abijah became king of Judah. To whom was Maachah married?
Josiah engaged Pharaoh Neco in battle and was killed. However, Neco had not been coming against Judah but was instead on his way to one of the most important battles fought in the Ancient Near East. After defeating Josiah, Neco pressed onward and did enter into this great battle. Name that battle.
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You may have heard about Google's new artificial intelligence (AI) system, RankBrain. Before visions of Skynet start coming to mind, we'd like to confirm that it's not exactly that. RankBrain is actually Google's latest effort to help better process search results. In short, it helps with the output of the "correct" answer when users input more long-tail and complicated questions. RankBrain is not a new system for ranking but now part of Google's overall search algorithm. RankBrain does not "learn" in real-time (yet!), but rather, it is given historical data offline, where it learns to make future predictions and continues to "learn".
We all know about Google Hummingbird and how it is also part of Google's overall search algorithm. Think about RankBrain as being a new part of the Hummingbird algorithm. RankBrain is so closely related to Hummingbird as its main purpose is to interpret searches, mostly questions. Even though the query may not contain the actual keyword or phrase, it's RankBrain's job to figure out what the intention of the search is – in other words, reading between the lines.
RankBrain is new and definitely important. Note that Google has deemed it the THIRD most important ranking signal. While they will not reveal the top two factors, it is a big deal that their emphasis on RankBrain is so public. While the thought of RankBrain completely changing SEO can be frightening, the reality is that organic SEO has been changing for some time now.
SEOs are probably very worried and/or intrigued about how RankBrain will affect organic optimization. Although we don't have any definitive proof or information of RankBrain's affect on SEO yet, the bottom line is still to optimize content and websites for the human user experience. That means writing naturally and staying away from rigid goals of keyword usage. It involves thinking about topics and concepts in an all encompassing manner, instead of just piecemeal, as it is done with traditional keywords.
If you have any thoughts, questions, or predictions about RankBrain, be sure to let us know!


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Hammelmann manufacture Triplex and Quintuplex pumps in vertical design.
Pump head
The coaxial valve arrangement eliminates alternating stress within the valve block.
Suction chamber
The process fluid enters the pump via the suction chamber. This totally encloses the high pressure components in a protective barrier.
Piston seal assembly
The plunger sealing is achieved with high and low pressure seals. A choice of packing or labyrinth sealing systems is available.
Power end
The power end is hermetically sealed off from its' surroundings by a bellows system. The integral gearbox and vertical construction result in a compact footprint.


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Vocal Solfeggio Frequencies is project focused on meditation. Several years ago I began meditating first to music and guided tracks, then to solfeggio frequencies. There were hundreds of solfeggio frequency recordings on Youtube and iTunes. But when I was searching, I didn't find any that were sung or vocal. So, I recorded a version for my own purposes, and later released it on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. I was pleasantly surprised that people really liked them and bought them. The recordings are either 20 or 10 minutes long. They are basically me singing a pitches for 20 minutes and tuning them to an exact frequency (as close as possible).
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I am so obsessed with Skype! Everyone in my family just got webcams (or new macs) and downloaded Skype. We call each other all the time now and talk face to face. Mostly we only care to see and talk to Finn, but its fun to see everyone else too. :) Last night I got to give my Aunt in Florida a tour of my apartment. She would never get to see my place otherwise. I love it! How great is technology?
Wanna skype with me? Add me as a contact: janeharrison2009
Be back soon with more exciting posts. I have been so busy lately with work and traveling. But next week I'm going on vacation to Seaside, Florida with a group of my girl friends! I can not wait to have a week at the beach to just relax and lay in the sun. Spring Break 09, A WOO-HOO!


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If you're looking to learn new skills, share best practice and build up a network of support then look no further! QCAS and QCAS Next Generation will be presenting their anticipated 2016 Queensland Shows Conference on the 15-17th January.
The Show Conference runs every two years, providing members and delegates with the skill set to engage with established Agricultural Show Societies within their region.
At the University of Queensland's Gatton Campus, sessions range in a variety of workshop programs that are not to be missed. Some of these include:
- QCAS – the big picture, the small picture: Benefits of working with a strong tiered affiliation
- Show stoppers: How local societies have been successful adapting to change
- Entertainment: Getting that bang for your buck – How to put together a successful entertainment program
- Education: The roles of Agricultural Societies in education and agricultural awareness
- Youth Involvement: Developing and maintaining effective youth committees
Not only are there an assortment of workshops to attend, but Joy McClymont, former triathlete and creator of "Off The Track Training", will be speaking on "seeing the possibilities among the impossibilities".
QCAS CEO Mark Bryant said that across Queensland, there are an incredible 128 Agricultural and Show Societies ranging from very small local events to community populations of 300.
"Agricultural Shows have been a part of the Australian culture since 1822, engaging, educating and entertaining the community," Mark explained.
"What we are trying to focus on this year especially, is educating older people within the community on their expectations of the younger generation. Involving those younger than 40 years old is very important to keep Agricultural Shows up-to-date and varied in terms of age involvement."
Mark encourages those who are passionate about business, making connections and the future of Queensland's Show movement to secure their spot quickly!
The drive is definitely worth it for one of the most popular events of the year! Book today at http://www.queenslandshows.com.au/news/2016-conference


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10 Intense NC-17 Movies That US Censors Can't Handle
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For these movies, not even an R ("Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian") rating will suffice.
1. The Dreamers
In May 1968, the student riots in Paris only exacerbate the isolation felt by three youths: an American exchange student named Matthew (Michael Pitt) and twins Théo (Louis Garrel) and Isabelle (Eva Green). Having bonded over their mutual love of cinema, Matthew is fascinated by the sense of intimacy shared by Isabelle and Theo, who were born conjoined. When the twins' bohemian parents go away for a month, they ask Matthew to stay at their place, and the three lose themselves in fantasy.
After Dr. Bill Hartford's (Tom Cruise) wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings, and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.
Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy (Michelle Williams) live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. To the casual observer, everything appears normal, if a bit subdued. But a closer examination reveals a couple caught in a downward spiral. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
4. Showgirls
Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She quickly befriends Molly (Gina Ravera), who works at the high-profile Stardust Hotel, and lands a job at a seedy strip club. A chance meeting with Cristal (Gina Gershon), the Stardust's marquee dancer, and her powerful boyfriend, Zack (Kyle MacLachlan), brings Nomi one step closer to realizing her dream. But, as she ascends to the top, Nomi begins to wonder if it's all worth it.
5. Lust, Caution
During World War II a secret agent (Tang Wei) must seduce, then assassinate an official (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.
6. Henry & June
A literary love triangle is explored in this film, which was the first to earn an NC-17 rating. While traveling in Paris, author Henry Miller (Fred Ward) and his wife, June (Uma Thurman), meet Anais Nin (Maria de Medeiros), and sexual sparks fly as Nin starts an affair with the openly bisexual June. When June is forced to return to the U.S., she gives Nin her blessing to sleep with her husband. Then, when June returns to France, an unexpected, and sometimes contentious, threesome forms.
7. Shame
Successful and handsome New Yorker Brandon (Michael Fassbender) seems to live an ordinary life, but he hides a terrible secret behind his mask of normalcy: Brandon is a sex addict. His constant need for gratification numbs him to just about everything else. But, when Sissy (Carey Mulligan), Brandon's needy sister, unexpectedly blows into town, crashes at his apartment and invades his privacy, Brandon is finally forced to confront his addiction head-on.
8. In the Realm of the Senses
A former prostitute (Eiko Matsuda), now working as a servant, begins a torrid affair with her married employer (Tatsuya Fuji).
A French teen (Adèle Exarchopoulos) forms a deep emotional and sexual connection with an older art student (Léa Seydoux) she met in a lesbian bar.
The lives of Julio and Tenoch, like those of 17-year old boys everywhere, are ruled by raging hormones, intense friendships, and a headlong rush into adulthood. Over the course of a summer, the two best friends, while living out a carefree cross-country escapade with a gorgeous older woman, also find connection with each other, themselves and the world around them.


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The first time I ate quinoa several years ago, I'll admit I was NOT a fan. I had gotten the red quinoa which is very nutty and chewy. It took me years to even try it again. I finally did and I am so happy to have done so. It's one of my absolute favorite sides. It's hearty and filling, healthy and tasty. Better yet, I can reheat my leftovers in the morning and top them with an egg and splash of Cholula for an amazingly filling breakfast. My secret to great tasting quinoa is using broth to flavor the grain and create an amazing flavor. This is a great tip for any type of grain like rice or farro.
- 2 C beef broth (you can use vegetable or chicken broth as well)
- 2 Shallots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 C uncooked white quinoa
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted add in the shallot and cook for three to five minutes or until it begins to soften. Add in the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add in the salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil. Once boiling add in the quinoa. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Serve warm.
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Huskies To Race Against Oxford And Syracuse In 2010 Windermere Cup
March 9, 2010
SEATTLE - The University of Washington's rowing program has a history of bringing prestigious crews to Windermere Cup.
This season is no exception as the Huskies will host both the Oxford University Boat Club and Syracuse University on May 1 as part of their annual Windermere Cup celebration, a 2,000-meter race that takes place through the Montlake Cut and into Lake Union. Known worldwide as one of the premier races in rowing, the inclusion of Oxford and Syracuse adds luster to an already stellar event.
'The goal every year is to bring in the very, very best crews we can from around the world,' said rowing director Bob Ernst. 'It's an honor. Oxford is invited to everything; they go to races in New Zealand and Malaysia for example. To get them to come here is fantastic.'
Oxford is one of two crews who helped originate intercollegiate rowing competition in a race with rival Cambridge that dates back to 1829. It's a four-mile race from the Putney Bridge to the Mortlake church tower on the River Thames in London. The competition has become such an event that it receives television coverage throughout England and abroad, bringing in millions of viewers.
'To have one of the founders of intercollegiate sports racing down the Montlake Cut is an incredible honor for the University of Washington and the city of Seattle,' said men's coach Michael Callahan. 'This wouldn't be possible without the support of Windermere and the Seattle Yacht Club in the backing of this Pacific Northwest tradition.'
For Washington, the race offers its men's and women's crews a chance to compete against the best in the world and nationally in Oxford and Syracuse.
This will be the first trip to Seattle for Oxford. Two other British clubs have made the trip for Windermere Cup in previous years - Cambridge in 1992 and Nottinghamshire Country Rowing in 1998.
Syracuse offers some local ties for rowing fans as well. Orange Coach Dave Reischman is a native of the Pacific Northwest, hailing from nearby Arlington, Wash.
'They're one of the original steward schools of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association and the National Championship we race in,' Callahan said. 'Similar to Washington, they have a longstanding tradition of excellence. (Coach) Reischman has an incredible track record of success in the Northwest and is one of the most well-respected coaches in the United States.'
Washington has several ties with Oxford. Freshman coach Luke McGee rowed in the Oxford Blue Boat for the 149th edition of The Boat Race against Cambridge, and helped defeat the university's archrival as the five-seat in the boat. Ante Kusurin, who was a captain at Washington and an Olympian for Croatia, stroked the Blue Boat to victory in 2009 and will be making the trip to Seattle as a liaison for Oxford.
Last year, as part of an in-season foreign trip, the Huskies raced the Dark Blues on the River Thames in London. This year Oxford gets to experience one of the more unique venues for collegiate rowing in the nation - the Opening Day festival.
'This is just such a great event,' Ernst said. 'Windermere just treats all the student-athletes with such class. It's fun and it's such a festive environment. Our goal is to try and win the race, but it's a special, special opportunity for everyone.'


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Dynamic Plastics are plastic container manufacturers specialising in wholesale plastic containers and industrial plastic packaging for all industries. Our plastic bucket range, from 250ml to 25lt, is suitable for chemical, paint, pharmaceutical, lubricant, detergents, food, edible oils, party packs etc.
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Expecting me not to link to an article that calls out "repulsive progressive hypocrisy" is like expecting a panda bear to forgo that sweet, sweet bamboo, so here you go.
ADDING: Hypocrisy doesn't interest me in and of itself, but seeing what really motivates people interests me quite a bit, and genuine examples of hypocrisy are an ideal guide to that. "Progressives" who excoriated Bush's detainee policies and drone bombings but who now give Obama a pass for the same (or worse) are just letting us know what they really are: robotic partisans, whose professed values are purely contingent. That's useful and important information, especially for anyone whose belief to the contrary leads them to mistake those people for genuine allies.


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FUTAGAMI Brass stationery tray
Designed by Masanori Oji and made by Futagami, Japan.
Founded in 1897, FUTAGAMI has a long history of making brass artifacts used in the Buddhist traditions. Brass products gradually change their colour over the course of many years dues to oxidisation. The longer they are used, the richer they become.
Three kinds of brass stationery trays with a crude casting surface, which can be arrayed neatly in a rectangular shape. Can be used as trays for your favorite jewelries.
dimensions (mm):
Brass IHADA Stationery Tray L w210 x d87 x h13
Brass IHADA Stationery Tray M w140 x d87 x h13
Brass IHADA Stationery Tray S w87 x d70 x h13
The small size tray can be used for clips or erasers. The medium size is for name cards or memo papers. And, the large size can be used as a pen or money tray. The upper face of the tray is IHADA-finished, a crude casting surface. The tray gradually changes its color over the course of years due to oxidization. The longer it is used, the richer and subtler it becomes.


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Quorn Facts
the truth about quorn
Glycemia studies
There is evidence to suggest that Mycoprotein may be useful in the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes as it appears to show beneficial effects on glycemia (glucose in the blood) and insulinemia (insulin in the blood). This is discussed in the Mycoprotein and Glycemic Response section. In this section you can download some of the published papers.
Mycoprotein reduces glycemia and insulinemia when taken with an oral-glucose-tolerance test; Turnbull and Ward; Am J Clin Nutr, January 1995 Volume 1 Number 1
Mycoprotein as a Functional Foods; Effects on Lipemia, Glycemia and Appetite Variables; W.H Turnbull, 16th International Congress of Nutrition
Effects of consuming mycoprotein, tofu or chicken upon subsequent eating behaviour, hunger and safety; Williamson et al; Appetite 46 (2006) 41-48


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Forecourt Update: Renault Megane GT 220 Coupe
Renault Expands Its Sport Range
What Is it?
The Renault Megane GT 220 Coupé is the new entry-level route to "the world of Megane performance driving", its manufacturer says.
This trim level sits above the GT Line Tom Tom – with which it shares an internal equipment specification and external colour pallet – but below more hard-core Renaultsport badged models.
The GT 220 has stiffer springs and dampers than its tamer siblings which guarantee a sportier feel. The chassis has been tuned by Renaultsport. It sits on 18-inch "Serdard" alloy wheels that have 225/40R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT tyres. The steering calibration has been enhanced to benefit from the special tyres and sport chassis.
Stylistically, it has a GT front bumper that incorporates a reshaped central air intake and a gloss black cross bar that carries the number plate. The rear bumper houses a diffuser.
What Are The Engine Options?
The Megane GT 220 Coupé has a 2.0-litre, 16-valve, turbocharged petrol engine that produces its 220 hp at 4,750 rpm. This complements its 340Nm of torque that is available at 2,400rpm. It charges from 0 - 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and top speed is 149 mph.
Despite its performance, this 2-door coupé averages 38.7mpg and emits carbon at a rate of 169g/km. Efficiency, in part, comes via the stop/stop system that automatically switches off the engine while stationary. It re-starts at the motorist presses the clutch.
What Are The Trim Options?
GT 220 Coupé is the trim. Standard equipment includes: dual-zone climate control, cruise control, a speed limiter, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, LED daytime running lights, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, USB connection and rear camera.
Anything Else I Need To Know?
The cabin has sporting credentials. Highlights include its sports seats, leather steering wheel with thumb indents, analogue dials and aluminium pedals. The interior door handle pulls, outer air vent surrounds and the dashboard have a polished carbon finish.
How Much Is It?
The Renault Megane GT 220 Coupé costs £24,230.


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Sunday, June 3, 2007
Reimplementation is back on!
Exciting news over the past week. I have been given the opportunity to lead the IT department at the company I work for. This is good news because it gives me a chance to take the department in the direction I want (which includes updating the suite of tools.) I am excited about this because because Jade Meskill is finally free to fully devote his time to his own company, Integrum.
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Watching last night's Question Time, I never felt the urge to punch somebody on the nose as much as I did last night. And the recipient of my unfamiliar wrath would have been former Sun editor, Kelvin MacKenzie. The Thatcher-worshipping, gung-ho, racist twerp just doesn't miss a sensation-opportunity. Am I allowed to hate him? I so want to.
The Sun newspaper though – that flip-flopper of allegiances. Do people really pay money to read it?
Anyway, back to QT (if I start on the Sun and Rupert Murderoch I'll never shut up), Caroline Spelman, Conservative party chairperson, would have been a close second in my urges to punch. What on earth was she blathering on about when she said that because of high property prices we need to be allowed to help our kids get onto the property ladder, and that raising the inheritance tax threshold would do this? How so? Inheritance tax doesn't stop them from inheriting the property does it? It just means they have to pay tax on any amount above the threshold. And if they're lucky enough to be inheriting a house worth over £300k then they're not that badly off anyway.
And for her stupid comments she recieved a round of applause. Don't you just hate that? Sometimes on QT, some panelists make passionate and inspiring statements that cry out for a round of applause no matter how much we try to resist the urge. This was not one of those moments. Sometimes, I wish they'd ban clapping until the show has finished. If it wasn't for the rather handsome Chuka Umunna being the only decent panelist there I would have switched off and gone to bed.
Anyway, I had the pleasure of listening to the clever and talented Katie Melua singing live on the Graham Norton show last night which is a considerable improvement on listening to that moron MacKenzie. And what a lucky girl she is. Talented. Sings like and angel. And isn't she just gorgeous. Gosh! I fancy her and I'm straight!
So the delightful Katie – I'm not the biggest fan of her music. It's mood music and there's a time and a place. But her performance last night was dreamy so I must have been in the mood for it. And I'm going to share.
So, for your pleasure, take a break from your busy day, sit back and enjoy. I'm off to get ready for my busy weekend so I will catch up with you next week when I've caught up with myself.
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In popular esteem the foremost historian of the century is still the brilliant partisan Macaulay. He gives to events of the past, not too remote for general interest, a perennial freshness. He tells an entertaining or thrilling story in full detail, without delivering a philosophical lecture. His style is pointed, vigorous, and full of allusions, which add to its weight.
Thomas Babington Macaulay was born at Rothley, in Leicestershire, in 1800. He was the son of a Liver-pool merchant and remarkably precocious. Sent to Trinity College, Cambridge, he distinguished himself as a debater and won prizes for poems. He had just been called to the bar in 1825 when his well-known radical article on Milton appeared in the "Edinburgh Review." This opened his literary career, and he soon obtained political rewards for his services to the Whig cause. When elected to Parliament in 183o, his first speech on Reform established his fame as an orator. In 1834 he was sent to India as a member of the Supreme Council, and prepared a code of laws for that country, which, however, was not adopted. He was returned to Parliament in 1839 as a member for Edinburgh, but in 1847 he was defeated, his support of a grant to Maynooth College having shocked the Protestantism of his constituents. During these years he had steadily contributed to the Review brilliant essays on historical, critical and miscellaneous subjects. He had also published his spirited "Lays of Ancient Rome" (1842). He had long cherished the intention of writing the history of England from the accession of James II. To this work his time was now devoted, and in 1848 two volumes were issued. They won instant popularity and increased his fame. The electors of Edinburgh, in 1852, returned him again to Parliament without exertion on his part. In 1857 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Macaulay of Rothley. He died of heart disease in December, 1857. His personal reputation was much enhanced by the excellent biography published by his nephew, Sir George Trevelyan, which revealed his admirable private character.
Macaulay had a brilliant classical prose style which won the admiration and even the envy of his contemporaries for its effectiveness. His "Essays," dealing chiefly with the great men of English history and literature, yet including Frederick the Great and Machiavelli, have become familiar to all readers. The particular book which furnished the subject of discussion was usually briefly dismissed, while the essayist gave his own views at length. These views were stated in the most positive terms, so that his heroes became angels, and his villains almost devils who should be driven from the world. In his "History" his wide range of reading and firm grasp of results were yet more remarkably displayed. His view of the state of England at the death of Charles II is a marvelous compilation from a thousand sources, yet presenting a consistent, perfectly intelligible picture. Macaulay has been accused of suppressing or distorting the evidence in regard to some characters, but it has hardly been proved, except in the case of William Penn. In general, he took the utmost pains to be accurate, not only reading all the records of important events, but visiting the actual places. The example thus set has been followed by later historians to the great gain of truth.


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By: Henry J. Fromage (Six Pack) –
When I first discovered Thunderpants existed, I knew I had to watch it. It's a goddamned movie about a kid with an overactive gastrointestinal system, and I'm the guy who willingly watched and reviewed A Talking Cat!?!, Doogal, and Foodfight! among others. This was more fated than Excalibur showing up in Arthur's hood all stoned and shit.
Thunderpants is the epic tale of Patrick Smash (poor, poor Bruce Cook), born with two stomachs and the curse and blessing of non-stop raunchy flatulence. His best friend, who can't smell of course (because this is totally a thing, see: Dewey Cox), is a genius scientist who finds out how to harness his power for good. Since Pat always wanted to be a "spaceman" and NASA is having trouble getting a rescue mission off the ground, I'll give you no guesses how this turns out. Before that, though, he hits the perfect note and helps make an opera star, powers an engineless aircraft, and is convicted for murder. He's basically Fartest Gump.
Hey, I never claimed to be better than what I critique
A Toast
This movie made me laugh several times. I think that has a lot more to say about me than the movie, however (see: terrible pun above). Part of the reason why is in appreciation of how few fucks this movie gives.
A surprising amount of money was invested in this premise, and a bizarrely game cast including Paul Giamatti and Ned Beatty give it more shrift than you'd think they would. Just imagine Beatty being brought this script by his agent. Also putting bread on the table are Rupert Grint and, in a one line appearance, Keira Knightley. Yes, there was a time when Rupert Grint had more industry clout than Keira Knightley.
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About young Grint- in Thunderpants he is everything that people who fear or hate gingers fear or hate. I'd recommend a shot for every time you want to slap him, but that would kill you.
Just… just look at him.
Beer Three
The movie begins with a British Conan O'Brien catching a baby shooting out of his mother's vagina like Calvin Johnson in the red zone. Then the baby farts. The humor pretty much rolls downhill from there.
Beer Four
The entire design of the film is well thought out and consistent, but also unfortunately looks like what would've happened if Tim Burton took a really wrong turn after Edward Scissorhands. It's going for a certain mis en scene, but an annoying, occasionally revolting one.
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This movie, more than almost any I can think of, begs the question; "How the fuck did this get made?" There's real talent, creativity, and budget here, all in the service of a 87 minute flatulence joke. For Birdemic or The Room, you can point to one crazy, beautiful visionary, but this movie truly is a (wholly bizarre) team effort.
Beer Six
The director of this, Pete Hewitt, was actually the guy who did Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, but after this he found a taste for juvenile CGI-infested least common denominator family fare like The Garfield Movie and Zoom. We have this move to thank for that, and also for not being able to call Bill Murray on the telephone anymore.
Don't worry, Bill, the Coen Bros. will start on Garfield 3 anytime now.
You can't say Thunderpants turns out to be anything but exactly what it wants to be. There's something noble in that, but at the end of the day it's still about a fat little boy piloting a space shuttle with his farts.
Drinking Game
Take a Drink: for every toot on the 'ol colonic whistle
Take a Drink: for every injury it occurs
Take a Drink: every time he has a best or worst day ever
Do a Shot: if you or anyone you watch it with sympathy farts at any point during the film
Do a Triple Shot: if it's a shart


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affluence, affluent Catholics, Augustine of Hippo, catholic, Catholic Church, Catholic League, Christianity, Church Father, Church Fathers, discrimination, EWTN, Fall of Man, Fr Mitch Pacwa, Fr Wade Menezes, God, luxury, mammon, riches, SJ, William Donohue
To begin, we have to understand these next few things before anything else will make sense.
First, human life on this earth is a test, given to each and everyone of us by God, to see if we are worthy of heaven.
This material universe is a testing ground.
It is not a play-ground.
The second thing we need to remember is that each person consists of two parts; a visible part (the body) and an invisible part (the soul). The body and soul are each made by its Creator to be together. The body needs the soul in order to work and the soul needs the body in order to interact with the material stuff. But the body acts to the soul like an insulator by making the soul less sensitive to the presence of God and the things of Heaven. Consequently…
Due to the fallen nature of man (due to the sin of Adam and Eve) the body wants to be master over the soul (by seeking comfort, pleasure and ease) while the soul (in order to prove its worthiness for heaven) must subdue the body's natural inclinations and master it (by willfully denying the body all that the material aspect of the person desires).
Our soul must control the body through mortifications: eating less than the body's natural cravings, remaining chaste (appropriate to the person's 'station in life'), seeking humility and exercising other virtues to a high degree.
The author of "Why Catholicism Matters," Dr. William Donohue (Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights) spoke about the dangers of affluence as regards to a Catholic's ability to pass their earthly test1:
… when Catholics came over to this country we weren't treated fairly in the nineteenth century right up to the first days of the twentieth century, discrimination against Catholics, and it showed up in immigration laws and it showed up in the work-place and it showed up in the schools. It (discrimination against Catholics) was rampant in this country.
But, we've made a lot of progress and that's good.
And more and more Catholics have gone from the lower class to the working class to the middle class, upper-middle class… But,
We've gotten comfortable.
You know, that's one of the downsides of affluence: when middle class people become lazy in their spirituality, because they've become comfortable, they are more concerned about their 401K, which you should be concerned about it, but they've lost that kind of 'fire in the belly' (they've become lukewarm in their faith) and their attitude is:
'Aah, Father Mitch can take care of that!'
Well, it's too late in the day.
Father Mitch needs our help.
We have to think the way the NATO Treaty does in Article V: 'an attack on one is an attack on all.'
We've got to get it through the heads of a lot of Catholics.
But, I've met too many Catholics, and they tend to be particularly white and affluent…
These people are the ones who are the proponents of gay marriage, they've sold out, they've gotten comfortable.
I can identify with the working class, certainly I can than with white professionals anymore.
So, is there no hope for the affluent Catholic?
Consider what Saint Ambrose, a Church Father and the confessor to Saint Augustine says2:
…'Just as riches are an impediment to virtue in the wicked man, so in the good man are they (riches) an aide of virtue.'
Because it gives the opportunity for the virtuous wealthy person to be generous to the service of God and to the service of his fellow man…
So, riches can, in an of themselves, be an aide of virtue in the good/virtuous person, and lead then to further virtue.
Saint John Baptist de LaSalle says: 'It is not a sin to have riches, but it is a sin to fix our hearts upon them.'
And Matthew 6:24 'No one can serve two masters he will either hate one and love the other or be devoted to one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and mammon.'
Again, words of Our Lord Himself.
The word 'mammon' refers to material wealth and prosperity.
In scripture, the word is used to personify wealth as a 'master' of an individual that is in enmity with God; in competition with God…
'Because you are haughty of heart, the prophet Ezekiel says, 'and because you say: a god am I, you have heaped up your riches, your heart has grown haughty from your riches.'
In other words, they let their riches stand before their relationship with God.
Putting all of their happiness in their riches…
So again, riches, wealth, luxury are not evil in and of themselves and indeed, Christianity has never, ever taught that.
But, when they are not accompanied by a good and virtuous life, to the service of both God and one's fellow human person then they can become an obstacle.
And, Saint Paul in 2nd Corinthians Chapter 8 gives wonderful guidance with respect to sharing one's wealth in the service of God and fellow man when he exhorted the Corinthians how to go about contributing bountifully for the relief of the poor in Jerusalem:
The willingness to give should accord with one's means and not go beyond them.
The relief of others ought not to impoverish you.
There should be a certain equality.
Your plenty at the present time should supply their need so that their surplus may one day supply your need,with equality as a result.
As it is written: 'He who gathered much had no excess and he who gathered little had no lack.'
1. From an EWTN interview with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. aired on 15 August 2012
2. Excerpted from a Homily by Father Wade Menezes C.P.M. delivered on 21 August 2012


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Portabella Mushroom and Radish Greens Curry
Now that winter is here and there's not enough sunlight, I miss the fresh herbs and baby greens from my garden. I particularly miss tender fenugreek leaves and young mustard greens, which I incorporate in my cooking as much for their healthful properties as their fresh crisp taste.
To remind me of the joys of fenugreek leaves, I decided to include a picture here taken over summer in my garden.
|Fresh Fenugreek leaves from summer garden
In summer, I make this mushroom curry on and off with different varieties of mushrooms and greens -- the most common version is with with white button mushrooms and fenugreek leaves. Portabella being my favorite, I use it more often than other kinds. Stuffed Portabella makes a fantastic meal on its own, and especially when paired with my favorite arugula-and-pear salad, it feels like a feast.
This time, I went with Portabella mushrooms and radish greens. Now, radish is another favorite in my home garden – mainly, I must admit, for its gorgeous lilac flowers when it goes to seed and particularly the edible radish seed pods! We did the seed-saving and planting for a couple of years and then I got lazy... Maybe next year I get to do it again.
This is a simple curry, Indian-style: Saute and simmer, that's it.
1 cup radish greens, coarsely chopped with stems and all
1 Portabella mushroom, diced
½ large purple onion, diced
1 large tomato, diced
6 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 Tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
salt to taste
- Marinate the Portabella mushroom in yogurt mixed with turmeric powder, keep it aside while assembling the rest of the ingredients
- Heat the oil in a pan, add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and saute
- Add the radish greens and marinated mushrooms, spices and seasoning, a splash of water, cover and simmer on low heat till mushrooms are cooked through and the flavors meld
- Serve warm with naan or roti, or even cooked millet or cous cous.
Labels: curry, indian, mushrooms, portabella, radish greens


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India, January 9th – 16th , travelling with Sister Hatune
It is the small things which are making people happy. I love this country with it's beautiful, charming and often deeply religious people. A Bible in the entrance area is not uncommon. If only the book of books were to occupy a similar place in our industrialized West


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Urbanized regions are responsible for a disproportionately large percentage (30-40%) of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. While a growing number of studies have addressed urban and suburban CO2 fluxes, current experimental techniques are not robust with respect to policy or scientific objectives. Thus, researchers explored a novel technique for surface flux partitioning based on coupled atmospheric models and continuous sensor-network observation of ambient CO2 and carbonyl sulfide. The goal of the project was to create proof of concept results and a science plan for developing, deploying, and assessing a new COS sensor and atmospheric modeling strategy for the application of greenhouse gas emissions measurement at the city scale. Researchers initiated the implementation of a unique top-down constraint on an urban GHG budget using the simultaneous analysis of atmospheric CO2 and carbonyl sulfide.
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The so-called 'fiscal cliff' was never real. Congress and the President invented it during last year's negotiations, apparently to persuade voters that unpopular budget measures were needed to avoid a crisis. With the collapse of John Boehner's 'Plan B,' that gambit has failed. What now?
That's easy: The moving finger of Washington, having writ, can unwrite.
The 'fiscal cliff' was never real. It was virtual reality. Now it's time for our leaders to take off the goggles and get back to work.
Coalition of the Willing
Thanks to this self-created panic, many politicians in both parties were willing to impose Draconian cuts to Social Security – even though it doesn't contribute to the deficit – through the machinations of the "chained CPI" the President put on the table this week.
They were willing to use the same tool to impose a tax hike on middle class income – one that spared the wealthy by excluding the highest levels of earning.
They were willing to ask middle class Americans to sacrifice much more than defense contractors.
Now they've been given the opportunity for a reprieve. They should tell the President they want that reprieve. – and they need it, if only for their re-election prospects.
Tunnel Vision
The artificial crisis limited the discourse , too. Newspapers talked of little else. They certainly didn't pay much attention to the more pressing economic problems we face: Case in point: Extended unemployment insurance is about to expire, while the nation's experiencing record levels of long-term unemployment.
A Google News search on ""fiscal cliff" yielded 69 million hits this morning. That's "about 69,300,000 hits," to be precise. How many hits did "long-term unemployment" get this morning?
Centrist/liberal Democratic commentary focused heavily on this sharply limited debate, too, producing a lot of variations on the "cliff vs. Obama compromise" theme like this piece from Ezra Klein. There's even an interactive "Choose your own fiscal cliff adventure!" feature on Ezra's Washington Post WonkBlog site.
(To be fair, the title's probably meant ironically, and the interactive part's pretty cool. I'm not objecting to coverage of the 'cliff,' either, but to coverage that excludes or de-emphasizes other, better choices. 69 million hits vs. 27,000 hits says that's a valid objection.)
When it came to reframing the argument, the fiscal cliff's architects can say "Mission Accomplished." But their plan failed anyway. The public still hates their proposals.
Saving Face
So cancel the "cliff." If politicians are determined to enter into another suicide pact – and to commit political harakari in the process – there's another "crisis" looming in the first quarter of 2013. That's when Congress has to approve the debt-ceiling limit. If they want another round of brinksmanship, they can engage in it then. (Not that we're recommending it, of course.)
Right now they need to kill the cliff, if only for their own selfish reasons. Boehner and his Congressional Republicans have painted themselves into a corner. The public's against them – and they know it.
That's why Boehner already offered to delay the "cliff," way back on November 16. (Seems like such a long time ago, doesn't it?)
The President should take him up on the offer. Now.
Plan O
It's also a potentially face-saving moment for the President, one that allows him to walk away from his own badly-received proposal. If he's dyill so inclined, he can still say all the things he's said before in similar situations – "I was willing to go to great lengths to compromise," "I put my own party's 'sacred cows' on the table," etc. etc.
It doesn't matter very much at this point how he walks away. But he needs to walk away.
Time is on the President's side, since the public already favors him and the Democrats on budget issues, by resounding margins – and because it opposes some of the measures in his latest proposal, like his Social Security cuts (opposed by 56 percent of those polled) and his compromise on the $250,000-and-above tax increase (which was supported by 69 percent of voters).
The people who formed his winning coalition would appreciate it, too, and so would the organizations that represent them. Twenty-eight of them (including the Campaign For America's Future, where I am a Senior Fellow) came together to write an open letter and run an ad in the Washington Post the day after the election, reminding the President of the issues and priorities that built his winning campaign: keeping that $250,000 tax hike, avoiding Medicare and Social Security benefit cuts (included the chained CPI), extending unemployment insurance, protecting the most vulnerable among us — and preventing the sequester.
With 'fiscal cliff' hysteria finally behind us, the President will be able to devote all his energy representing the people who elected him.
The Next 100 Days
100 days: That's roughly the time left before the debt-ceiling limit kicks in and another round of hostage negotiations begins.
The President can use that time to make the case for genuine economic fixes, the kind the public wants and expects him to propose: a genuine jobs program. Other strong stimulus proposals. An end to Bush tax cuts over $250,000.
(He should also support Rep. Jan Schakowsky's Fairness in Taxation Act, too,which asks millionaires and billionaires to contribute more to our national wealth – although it's not nearly as much as they paid under Republican Presidents like Eisenhower and Nixon.)
He can use the time to defend education funding, anti-poverty programs, Medicare … and yes, Social Security. He can build his political muscle that way, too.
Does he want to do those things? I don't know. But in this political climate he may have no other choice.
A Real Debate
Democrats in the House and Senate can use that time wisely, too – by explaining to voters that we have real choices before us, not just the artificial ones imposed on us by the artificial crisis. Wonkblog can create an 'economic solutions adventure' with more better choices – like the Fairness in Taxation Act, the public option for healthcare (supported 45-to-22 percent by voters as a deficit reduction measure) c genuine controls on medical cost drivers, and a financial transaction tax.
And without the artificial panic of the 'cliff,' this debate about our economic future can take place where it always should have been: in public. These issues are too important to be settled through backroom deals.
That mean no more negotiating in the dark. Let the public hear this debate.
Who knows? Even the Republicans may surprise you. When the financial reform bill was debated in public, some Republicans crossed the aisle in surprising ways to back measures that Washington likes to call "leftist." In response, that bill's negotiations were hurriedly pushed back into the shadows.
Don't let that happen here. Let each side make its case so that the public can judge – now, and in the next election.
Show's over, people. Just keep moving.
This would be a good time to tell all your elected representatives that you want them to end this charade by canceling the 'cliff' and working seriously on the nation's problems when they return in January.
And by 'working seriously on our problems,' we mean all our problems: Unemployment. Under-employment. Wage stagnation. The high price of a college education. Poverty. Overcrowded schools. A crumbling infrastructure. Runaway health care costs. And yes, deficit reduction too – once these problems have been adequately addressed.
The fiscal cliff was a gambit that failed, a Broadway musical that flopped, a virtual-reality display that disintegrated into a million fragmented pixels right before our eyes.
The show's over. Get over it, Washington, and get to work.


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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The Duke women's tennis team had its final remaining doubles tandem advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals on Friday afternoon at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex.
Kaitlyn McCarthy and Ellyse Hamlin were matched up with Clemson's pairing of Marie Leduc and Fernanda Navarro in the Round of 16. The first set was a back and forth affair. The Tigers duo won the first two games, but Duke's tandem immediately tied the score. From there, each team traded games until the score was tied 5-5. Then McCarthy and Hamlin buckled down and won the final two games to win the crucial first set.
In the second set, each team won a pair of games to put the score at 2-2. But after that it, was all McCarthy and Hamlin. Duke's top tandem methodically won game after game, not allowing Clemson's duo to gain any hope. The final score finished 7-5, 6-2 with McCarthy and Hamlin advancing to the quarterfinals.
"They had a really good win today," said head coach Jamie Ashworth. "It was kind of a routine match for them, although nothing at this stage is routine. They played basic doubles. They didn't have to do anything special. They stayed aggressive, they served fairly well. Throughout the match, they were just the better team. It was good to get off the court in straight sets and get prepared for a good match tomorrow."
While McCarthy and Hamlin are advancing, Friday saw one of the greatest Duke rookie campaigns come to an end. Kelly Chen was the last remaining singles player left for Duke and was trying to become the first Blue Devil to reach the NCAA quarterfinals since Beatrice Capra and Ester Goldfeld in 2014. The freshman from Cerritos, Calif., was matched with Florida's No. 9 through No. 16 seed Anna Danilina and looked well on her way to a victory in the first set. Chen jumped out to a 4-0 lead and crusied from there to a 6-2 lead.
With her back against the wall, Danilina went on the offensive and took an early lead. Chen fought back to tie the match at 4-4 and then took her first lead at 5-4 with a break point. But she could not close the door, allowing Danilina to tie the match with a break point of her own. The Gator followed by winning consecutive games to extend the match to a third set.
In the third set, Danilina won five of the first six games to put the finishing touches on what became a 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 win. For Chen, she finishes with a 40-8 singles record, which is tied for the third-highest win total by a Duke freshman. The loss snaps her 22-match winning streak, which is the second-longest by a rookie. She became the first freshman to earn All-America honors since Capra in 2012 and just the 14th in program history.
"I think the moment got to Kelly," Ashworth said. "That was definitely a freshman playing a senior. A senior from Florida that has been in a lot of big matches, whether it's individual or team. Kelly had her on the ropes, but when you let someone like that off the hook, they take advantage of it. It's a learning experience for Kelly. She's had an amazing year and a great run here so I think she'll take a lot from that, especially with what she has to do when she has someone in trouble. At this level, you might only get one opportunity to finish the match and if you don't, you might get beat. She definitely gave herself that opportunity and ended up losing a tough one. But again, I'm definitely proud of the year she's had and the work she's put in."
McCarthy and Hamlin will play Vanderbilt's Fernanda Contreras and Astra Sharma at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday afternoon.
"I think the biggest thing for those two, what's across the net doesn't matter, it's what we're doing on our side," Ashworth added. "With Ellyse taking some balls out of the air, with Kaitlyn swinging, with using some variety. Today, they lobbed really well. If we can create chaos on the other side of the net with some variety and be aggressive, then good things have been happening."
2018 NCAA Div. I Women's Singles Championship May 23-28, 2018 at Winston-Salem, N.C. (Wake Forest Tennis Complex)
Singles Competition
Round of 64
No. 28 Kelly Chen (Duke) def. No. 54 Evgeniya Levashova (Pepperdine) 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
No. 55 Meible Chi (Duke) def. No. 41 Lily Miyazaki (Oklahoma) 6-3, 6-4
Round of 32
No. 28 Kelly Chen (Duke) def. No. 2 Makenna Jones (North Carolina) 6-3, 6-4
No. 13 Andrea Lazaro (FIU) def. No. 55 Meible Chi (Duke) 6-3, 6-3
Round of 16
No. 18 Anna Danilina (Florida) def. No. 28 Kelly Chen (Duke) 2-6, 7-5, 6-2
Doubles Competition
Round of 32
No. 9 Kaitlyn McCarthy/Ellyse Hamlin (Duke) def. No. 13 Luisa Stefani/Mayar Sherif Ahmed (Pepperdine) 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 (10-7)
Round of 16
No. 9 Kaitlyn McCarthy/Ellyse Hamlin (Duke) def. No. 21 Marie Leduc/Fernanda Navarro (Clemson) 7-5, 6-2


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If you have chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), you're probably aware that some doctors will blow off your diagnosis and consider you "just" depressed. New research turns that thinking on its head, suggesting that some cases labeled "treatment-resistant depression" are, in fact, undiagnosed ME/CFS. The recommended treatment? An anti-viral medication.
Is Some "Treatment-Resistant Depression" Actually Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?


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