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|Rabbi Schneerson
|Daniel Imburgia
|Sinead O'Connor
(*Warning* Tags for this post would be (since I don't think many will be interested in reading it, let me give you a heads up), "The Sicilian Dragon Defense," the Baal Shem Tov, 'self-hating jew' Bobby Fischer, "The Blood-lands of Europe," Sinead O'Connor, the Belarusian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and their yearly celebration in Brooklyn of the Slutsk uprising, and playing blitz chess in the desert town of Beersheba with disciples of the Genius of Vilna. There'a an old hillbilly word for this kind of collection of mish-mashed subjects/objects, it's called "Klediments." With obligations to June Carter Cash for schooling me the word).
It might be best if you opened up another window right now and listened to one of my favorite songs, "Out Of The Depths" by Sinead O'connor. obliged.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m920jYP002c&list=FL9jaxhjKAZ3xS_xu6DVRP9Q&index=2&feature=plpp_video> obliged.
So this is a story, maybe a parable, about religion (and the current, very fashionable, manifestations of anti-religious fervor), it's about fear, power and authority, spiritual ecstasy, revenge, tradition, heresy, and the first or second or future coming (or latest arrival in 1994, or the not coming at all ) of the Jewish Messiah.
Now they claim that there are more chess masters in Beersheba Israel than anywhere else in the world. The reason for that is that large populations of Jews from Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus etc.,have immigrated to Israel and brought their thriving chess cultures with them. These areas in Europe are what are now being called "The Blood-lands," referring to all those areas caught between Hitler's and Stalin's killing machines in WWII (of course there was plenty of old fashioned, low-tech, anti-semitic fueled murder of Jews by local populations of Orthodox, Catholics, and later Communist atheists, with clubs, hatchets, and pistols going on as well).
Beersheba is not an attractive city. The Negev desert can be beautiful of course and there are those beautiful women of the annual "Miss Jumbo" beauty contest each year, for "voluptuous women" with a 250 pound minimum to enter. But it's really a working class industrial city, kinda like Pittsburgh or Cleveland, without any of the handsome, even elegant surviving architecture from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and without much water either. It seems like things are either ancient, or else they are poor copies of russian copies of the worst of American design in 1962. No tourists, not many shrines, I kind of liked it there.
And like most big cities (at least in Europe, and the rest of the world) one can find people playing blitz chess on the street for fun and money. I went to Beersheba to play blitz (time controlled games of chess usually one to five minute in length) and to visit the communal restaurant and store of Ben Ami Ben Israel and the "Black Hebrews of Israel" in nearby Dimona. You can google all the info you need on this group, but what interested me was how a group of folks from Detroit and Chicago come to believe that they are actually Jews and subsequently pack up and move lock stock and barrel to Israel and start up a vegan, polygamous, natural fiber weaving, no birth control allowed, community of self proclaimed, hyper-orthodox yippie Jews! As you can imagine, many Israelis did not embrace this "delusional sect of African cultists" and the Israeli govt. has been trying to deport them since they arrived in the late 60's, though recently some have been given citizenship and things may be loosening up (like I keep saying, a cat can have kittens in the oven, but that don't make em biscuits).
Sometimes it's hard in Israel for someone who rightly passes as a Roman Catholic to have a deep and meaningful conversation with what are called the "Ultra Orthodox," or the Neturei Karta, It's a bit easier though with the Chabadniks who are always trying to bring me into their fold. However, I find that while playing chess one can get folks to open up a bit more. I am not a good chess player as these things are reckoned, so really playing blitz with these street masters is really a kind of mitzvah or charitable donation. However there are a few subjects that can get this Klediment of religious Jews talking. One topic is discussing the controversy of whether Lubavitcher Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson who died in Brooklyn in 1994 was in fact *THE* Messiah. Now Rabbi Schneerson is revered among most of the Hasidim, indeed, I find him to be a extraordinary wise and spiritual teacher for the most part, but I'm not convinced that he was/is the Messiah, and neither are most Hasidim. Here's a little taste of his wisdom from one of his journals:
"They asked the Baal Shem Tov, "The Talmud tells us that for everything G‑d forbade, He provided us something permissible of the same sort. If so, what did He permit that corresponds to the sin of heresy?"
The Baal Shem Tov replied, "Acts of kindness." Because when you see a person suffering, you don't say, "G‑d runs the universe. G‑d will take care. G‑d knows what is best." You do everything in your power to relieve that suffering as though there is no G‑d. You become a heretic in G‑d's name."
Now since you've been listening to Sinead as I directed, I hope that you recognize some resonance with Rabbi Schneerson's reading of the Baal Shem Tov with these lyrics from Sinead's "Out of the Depths" :
And I've heard religion say You're to be feared
But I don't bite into everything I hear
And it seems to me You're hostage to those rules
That were made by religion and not by You
And I'm wondering will You'll ever get yourself free?
Is it bad to think You might like help from me?
Is there anything my little heart can do
To help religion share us with You?
Other than possibly Sinead herself, I don't know anyone who thinks that she is the Messiah. However, she was/is really pissed at the Pope (though I'm not sure if she has a problem with Popeishness per se, or just Pope John Paul II, whose picture she ripped up on "Saturday Night live" in 1994).
I happened to be watching that night, and since I have my own host of issues with the RCC I wasn't all that offended by what seemed to be a powerful, yet typical kind of rock-star-like, anti-establishment acting out. I was surprised, however, by the gargantuan amount of condemnation that was subsequently heaped upon her. Who knew that there were so many closeted, lapsed, recovering, backsliding, (and perhaps even a few 'practicing?') Catholics watching SNL that were willing to watch the Pope's back, and that they would be so outraged? I often found myself defending Sinead against unfair accusations and ridiculous slander (and downright unchristian epithets) and if you watch the video and read the comments you'll see that folks are still mightily exercised over this event almost 20 later! But I am wondering that if in light of her prescience about the sex-abuse and cover up among catholic clergy if Sinead's action and songs aren't congruent with Rabbi Schneerson's idea of becoming a 'heretic in God's name?'
Now I gotta hunch that if Sinead spent any time among the 'Ultra orthodox' or Lubavitchers that she might start tearing up pictures of the Goan of Vilna or the Baal Shem Tov as well, yet compare another bit of wisdom from Rabbi Schneerson with more of Sinead's lyrics:
Rabbi Schneerson:
"They have banished G-d into exile.
They have decreed He is too holy, too transcendent to belong in our world.
They have determined He does not belong within the ordinary, in the daily run of things.
And so they have driven Him out of His garden, to the realm of prayer and meditation, to the sanctuaries and the secluded places of hermits. They have sentenced the Creator to exile and His creation they have locked in a dark, cold prison.
And He pleads, "Let me come back to my garden, to the place in which I found delight when it all began."
Now here are the last two stanzas of Sinead's song your supposed to be listening to:
For all You're like a ghost in Your own home
Nobody hears You crying all alone, ooh
Oh, You are the one, true, really voiceless one
They have their backs turned to You from worship of gold and stone
And to say You're a prisoner, oh, makes me weep
Nobody hears You screaming in the streets
And it's like a truth how the old saying goes
If God lived on Earth, people'd break His windows
I doubt if any chess playing Chabdniks ever even heard of Sinead O'Connor but they all seem to know the "Sicilian Defense" (LOL) and it's 'Dragon" variation. Since I know most folks aren't familiar with this take a second now and wiki it here: The crux of 'the dragon' is this, black sacrifices the center, breaks traditional symmetry, retards major development, draws white in and then challenges white from oblique angles, corners and edges. Now the Sicilian is a very good defense against white 1.d4, *if* one has studied the theory and read deeply into all the lines and variations. But, if like me, one hasn't the time or intellectual heft for all that memory and book work then one should avoid the Sicilian and its complexities and pitfalls for more traditional defenses. So why do I play the Sicilian? Well it comes down to the fact that I liked the name and that my family comes from Sicily, that's it. If you want to actually see my Sicilian butt get a whooping by an Israeli master go to the chess world site:
follow the links to players, my handle is Rosenzweig (yes, I borrowed the name of one of my favorite Jewish philosopher/theologians Franz Rosenzweig) and find my games with Master Avigdor Hanegby, I lost every single game!
And so it went on the streets of Beersheba. At 5 to 15 shekels a game my dragon was defeated over and over by the lovers of the Besht and their rival Misnagdim, but it was worth the bucks to hear some really good stories. But what of the greatest chess tzadik (saint) of them all, Bobby Fischer? Must one go crazy to be a genius like Bobby? I know that Fischer is a very sensitive subject among Jews and so I don't push for responses after bringing his name up. And with Bobby saying things like this after 9/11: "This is all wonderful news…I applaud the act. The U.S. and Israel have been slaughtering the Palestinians, just slaughtering them for years. Robbing them and slaughtering them. Nobody gave a shit. Now it's coming back to the U.S. Fuck the U.S. I want to see the U.S. wiped out." Now granted there are some points to reckon with here, but in addition to accusing Russian IM Gary Kasparov of being a former KGB agent and a "crook," Fischer also went on long rants about his own people like this one: "The Jews are a filthy, lying bastard people bent on world domination through such insidious schemes as the Holocaust, a money-making invention, the mass murder of christian children whose blood is used for black-magic ceremonies, and promoting the consumption of junk food" (William Rosenberg, the founder of Dunkin' Donuts is singled out as a culprit). I think you can understand why even chess loving Jews find the subject of Bobby painful and tend to avoid it, especially when just weeks before rockets from Gaza were falling in their neighborhoods.
Now I reckon Sinead O'Connor and Bobby Fischer disagree about the locus of all evil in the world. Sinead blames that "den of lying serpents" ruled by a satanic Pope and operating out of the Vatican, and Bobby blames hypo-glycemic Jews operating out of Dunkin Donuts in Crown Heights. But they both share a great measure of creative genius, and a passionate hatred of Institutions, orthodoxy, and tradition. And yet they are both deeply haunted by and unable to break free from religious compunctions. Sinead has gone so far as to be ordained a priest in the simulacral 'Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church.' And the stateless, self proclaimed 'Nietzschean anarchist' Fischer requested that upon his death in iceland, to be buried in a Catholic cemetery after receiving a Roman Catholic funeral.
Nevertheless, Bobby Fischer changed the chess world forever, but he wanted to do something more than that, he wanted to reinvent the game itself, and he did, sort of. You may have never heard of it, but Fischer invented a new game called "Chess 960." In Fischer's game the chess pieces are placed on the board randomly at the start of every game according to a roll of the dice. I sometimes like to take a break from orthodox chess and experiment with 960 where my lack of talent, chess education and expertise are less of a disadvantage. I asked the old Rabbi if anyone in their club ever played '960.' He pointed to a building about 2 blocks away. The upper back roof and part of one wall was damaged by a rocket from Gaza 10 days earlier, and the blackened wall and roof were still covered by tarps. The Rabbi told me that one old women from Byelorussia was slightly injured. However, although she had survived the blood-lands in WWII, and the recent rocket attacks (thanks be to G-d) unfortunately while in hospital she developed pneumonia and died the day before yesterday. "Blind chance and blind faith are not the same thing" the Rabbi said, "but we don't need any more of either one." And so we played a regulation game of chess, he played King's pawn, and I played Sicilian.
The day was Hoshanah Rabbah, a day squeezed in between Sukkot and Simchat Torah, so some work and game playing are permitted. It is the celebration of "The Great Hoshana" or 'Hosanna,' that is, the 'Great Please Save Us' at the end of Rosh Hashanah, the day when our judgement is sealed and we take one last crack at the mercy of God. That evening, usually one reads through the entire psalms and maybe even dances around the sanctuary or Torah desk reciting prayers like these:
please save us for the sake of
the Aura of life
the Beams of Light
the Clearness of Light
the Dynamics of Light
the Effulgence of Light
the diFfraction of light
the Glory of light
the Haloes of light
the Illumination of light
the Joys of sight...
the Aura of life
the Beams of Light
the Clearness of Light
the Dynamics of Light
the Effulgence of Light
the diFfraction of light
the Glory of light
the Haloes of light
the Illumination of light
the Joys of sight...
Please Save Us!
For the sake of our letting Earth rest,
letting Earth heal,
letting Earth recover,
leaving Earth in peace,
letting people find their center,
letting people enjoy rest and freedom,
letting children romp,
living the Shabbat in mindfulness,
loving others and ourselves,
letting being do all the doing.
(what do you think, could Sinead O'Connor make a beautiful song from these verses, as she has with the Psalms?)
Well, maybe because i mentioned Fischer and 'chess 960' the Rabbi thought I was some American liberal protestant or even worse, a "Reformed Jew," who figured that one could just 'make it all up as I went along.' Anyway, as we played a longer 5 minute game he recited to me this story that is reputed to come from the Besht himself via the (possible Messiah?) Rabbi Schneerson:
"Whenever the Baal Shem Tov was faced with an important and grave task, he would make his way to a certain holy place in the forest, light a fire in a special manner, say a particular set of prayers, and miraculously the needed task would be accomplished. When his disciple the Magrid of Mezeritch later faced a similar challenge, he would also go to the same holy place in the forest, but he would say: 'We may no longer know how to light the fire, but we can still recite the prayers.' And so he would pray and the necessary task would be done. In the next generation, Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sassov was also compelled to take on the responsibility of a great task. He also went to the holy place in the forest and then he said: 'We can no longer light the fire, and we have forgotten the secret prayers, but we still know the holy place in the forest--and that is enough.' And his task was also still accomplished. But a generation later, when Rabbi Yisrael of Ryshin responded to a similar situation and a task just as great, he just sat down on his chair and said: 'The prayers have been forgotten. We cannot light the fire. And we have lost the way to the holy place in the forest. But we can still tell the story of how once it was done.' And so he told the story, and, remarkably, this too was sufficient to accomplish the task."
That story cost me 15 Shekels, blessings and obliged y'all.


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Arise, cry aloud in the night, at the beginning of the night watches; Pour out your heart like water before the presence of the LORD; Lift up your hands to Him for the life of your little ones. ~ Lamentations 2:19
We have a bedtime routine in our home. Every night about 7:45 Korey, Joel and I head upstairs. Korey cuddles into bed and I sit at his feet. Joel sits on the floor next to the bed and reads a daily devotional for children. We discuss it and answer any questions Korey may have. This part is hard for me, I struggle to keep quiet and let Joel provide the answers Korey needs. Each devotional ends with a prayer recommendation for the day, and we pray; Korey, then me, then Joel. During the past year of us being a family, Joel and Korey have gone from high-fives at bedtime to hugs, and occasionally, Joel even gets to kiss Korey on top of the head. Joel shuts off the light and heads downstairs. I have my 5 minutes of quiet time with my not-so-little boy. We tell secrets and share oodles of kisses. By this time he can't keep his eyes open.
The last thing I do before heading to my room is stop in Korey's for one last kiss on his warm sleeping cheek and one last prayer.
And the LORD spoke to Moses saying, "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them:
The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.'"
Numbers 6:22-26
This is my prayer for my little one. These six things I ask my Father for my son. Bless him. Keep him; keep him safe, keep him in Your arms, keep him as Your own. Shine Your face upon him; Father, let him reflect You. Be gracious to him; that includes Your mercy and compassion. Father, Your countenance will let him have Your appearance, others will look at him and see You. Peace, meaning harmony, tranquility, or serenity. If this is my only prayer you hear I will be content knowing that my little one, Your little one who you have bestowed to me as a gift, will walk with you always. Thank you, Father for trusting him to me.

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the internet and mobile phones are extremely useful tools, they can be used for anti-social or even criminal behaviour and have changed the ways that offenders access the people they abuse.
It's a common fear of young people that the reporting of any inappropriate activity online will automatically lead to confiscation of phone or internet access, so they often don't tell. Helping children develop the critical thinking skills to question whoever and whatever they encounter online though, will help them to consider their actions before they share anything.
NetSafe actively works to keep Kiwi kids safer in Cyberspace. You can send a query to the NetSafe team if you have concerns about what your child is viewing. You can also contact your child's school to see if the Ministry of Education approved NetSafe Kit for Schools is in use.
Hector's World
Hector's World is an animated website for parents and teachers to help children learn about safe online practices. The site features provigil online seven animated episodes featuring Hector the dolphin and his friends, that are accessible to kids, as well as a range of strategies and advice for parents.


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That, my friends, is Mr. Tom Colicchio...someone who wikipedia tells me is a noted American celebrity chef. Given the option of all the crap he mocks in the commerical would make even me pick Diet Coke over them and I dislike Diet Coke.
Also, I love the waiter at the 25 second mark. With that one simple look, he lets our dear Tom know, "Hey man, you are so right. I mean, I know you chose to come into the place that I work for, apparently, only a Diet Coke since the rest of this place it too gimmicky, over complicated and full of fads, but with your simple hand gesture when you waved away my services you told me that there is a better way to achieve maximum sophistication while keeping complication to a minimum. Thanks to that, I think I will go to one of your craft restaurants to get some food and/or drinks that are not overcomplicated."
This brings me to his restaurants (here is the website: http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craft_style.html) where, i kid you not, the top bar has the following drop down headings:
- Craft
- Craftbar
- Steakcraft
- Wichcraft
- Reservations/Hours
Now, maybe it's just the geek in me, but when I hear of something called "wichcraft," no matter how it is spelled, I think of witches. Maybe I am overanalyzing the gimmickyness or over complication with that simple heading, so I will move on to some choice options at his restaurants. Before reading the few things I will highlight, please keep in mind the the big finish in the commercial (which caused our dear waiter to internally expound the entire italicized paragraph above) is from adding garnish to his Diet freaking Coke which was too much for him:
- Wagyu Carpaccio, Pickled Quail Egg & Fingerling Potatoes
- Piballes & Sweet Garlic
- Olive Oil Poached Day Boat Cod, Morels, Fava Beans & Razor Clams
- Poached Guinea Hen, Wild Onion, White Asparagus & Tortelli
- Elysian Fields Lamb & Hearts, Baby Artichoke & Ramps
- Coconut Yogurt Baravois, Basil Syrup & Pineapple
- Chocolate Ganache Tart, Cocoa Nib & Creamsicle Ice Cream
That list does not even include his section on mushrooms...an entire section on mushrooms! Now, granted, I am not what you would call "sophisticated" or "mature" or "smart," but nothing about the few things that I just shared with you gives me the impression that he is following what he is so masterfully preaching in his 30 second Diet Coke commercial. The options he puts forth are very similar to a point brought up by one of the greatest philosophical thinkers of our age...Mr. Eddie Izzard:


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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Was this Ottawa or Montreal???
5 comments:
That? Is an awesome picture!! Especially when taken at a visiting arena!! heh...
- April 02, 2008 10:32 am
- Loser Domi said...
That is pretty awesome especially when you consider it's in enemy territory. Safety in numbers, yo.
- April 02, 2008 10:45 am
- HabsFan29 said...
LD - "enemy territory" in name only. the Habs fans in the arena were quite numerous, and by the end of the game they were dominating! i heard so much Olé and Goodbye singing i couldnt believe it. lots of booing of missed calls on the Habs and other stuff too.
- April 02, 2008 10:54 am
- Habsfan10 said...
Part of me definitely wants to say "jeezus, act like you've been there before", but I guess it has been a long time.
Still, WE AIN'T WON NOTHIN' YET. I still regard the 88-89 season as a dismal failure. Fucking Lanny McDonald.
- April 02, 2008 11:26 am
I was there too and loving every minute of it. After having to leave too many Habs-Sens matches here with my tail between my legs, this one was sweet.
And with the Sens fans fleeing the scene well before it was over, well, does it get any better than that??!!
Oh wait, it does - I got to watch the game in the company of Ken Dryden and Frank Mahovlich.
And Ken says CA-REY! is the real deal.
- April 02, 2008 12:28 pm


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"Diana: A Celebration," a valentine to the late, lamented royal at the Atlanta Civic Center, closed June 13. If you are a Diana diehard — or if the announcement of her son Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton has gotten you into a royal-wedding mood — don't despair. The show just opened at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and runs through February 16.
The show is cannily orchestrated so that Diana's fans — who, I'm guessing, will largely be women between ages 20 and 80 — can relive the enchantment with the ultimate princess. An aristocrat plucked from obscurity to marry Britain's Prince Charles, she was a beautiful, innocent-looking 20-year-old who became an icon of glamour and did good works to boot.
Fittingly, the first object seen in the show is her diamond-encrusted tiara, placed as if on an altar before a photographic blow-up of the smiling princess wearing that very crown on her famous head of hair. There follows a gallery devoted to establishing Diana's aristocratic pedigree, replete with family tree, family jewels and family estate, the 14,000-acre Althorp, which contains a stately home right out of a period drama on "Masterpiece Theatre."
Fans will bond even more closely with their princess through endearing souvenirs of childhood — china animal figures, letters to parents — and home movies of a lanky, spirited young woman. Photographs of Diana's charity work capture the empathetic expression and actions, such as holding a leper's hand, that help explain the public's connection with her.
The artifacts that most visitors will most want to see, however, are the clothes. Her famous wedding dress, with its 25-foot train spread out behind, commands the gallery devoted to the 1981 nuptials. The gown with its puffed sleeves and billowing skirt, the matching slippers and the carriage that brought her to Westminster Abbey (visible on the video footage of the wedding) seem to have stepped out of Disney's "Cinderella." The virginal Victorian gown is a far cry from the glamorous fashion persona Diana would develop. Her evolution is evident in the 28 outfits in the final galleries.
Aside from the unavoidable fact that Diana has died, the touring exhibit resolutely ignores the dark side of her story. If you took this as gospel, you would think that "the people's princess," as former Prime Minister Tony Blair put it, had it all: romance, wealth, babies and, of course, all those fabulous clothes.
In reality, of course, Diana's life had as much in common with a country-western song as a fairy tale. She endured her parents' acrimonious divorce and a stereotypical stepmother. She suffered from eating disorders and a cheating husband. Death at 36 years old in a drunken-driving car crash is not a happily-ever-after ending.
The display devoted to her funeral precedes the fashion, perhaps in order to give an upbeat ending. But her absence is more poignantly felt among the disembodied outfits. The videos of her demonstrate that it was the personality and presence of the wearer that made the clothing special.
I'll bet my tiara (it's cardboard, from New Year's Eve circa 1998) that serious Diana fans have already seen this show. If you haven't yet, you might wonder why you'd want to go now. The fact is that the exhibit is a great place to ponder an enduring American phenomenon. Our ancestors mounted a revolution to rid the country of a monarch, yet centuries later, we (particularly women) remain infatuated with royalty, especially princesses.
Why? Can we blame Disney cartoons for stoking the fire? Is it a love of pomp? Is the desire for romance a gene in those of us with two X chromosomes? I suspect that even ardent feminists have experienced princess fantasies. As one admirer wrote in the guest book, "Diana is the princess we all wanted to be."


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I love this girl. She gets it. Her book, Half-Assed, a Weight-loss Memoir came out last week. I love stories about people losing weight the right way. Her last paragraph from a blog post today sums up quite nicely what weight loss is about.
Perhaps that's what it's about, not necessarily having the best diet on the planet, just a better one. Maybe we shouldn't aim for the impossible task of eating a completely healthy diet, just a healthier diet. You don't have to be the healthiest eater on the planet. No one is going to give you a prize. But you can almost always make improvements to your lifestyle, so perhaps it's better to focus on that.


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Daning opened Oct. 20 with about 100 tenants, including coffee shops, restaurants, offices, a gym, a yoga center, a movie theater, and a Starwood hotel, The Four Points by Sheraton, all stretched across two dozen buildings and courtyards.
What the developers, Chongbang Group's Shanghai Forrester Development Co., weren't sure the open-air, shopping and lifestyle center would have is people. Although Zhabei, a district in northern Shanghai, is heavily populated, it has long lacked retail and entertainment facilities, so Shanghainese aren't used to going there for fun.
To lure them towards Daning--and away from rival destinations like Xintiandi, a well-established dining and shopping zone in Shanghai's city center--the company created an all-video site that lets consumers experience Daning virtually before making the trip.
When visitors reach the site (daningdaning.com), they choose whether to enter the site as a boy or a girl. Then they are whisked from a normal apartment living room into Daning and experience the site as if they are really there, but with a twist.
Instead of merely looking at clothes on a rack or watching a local fashion show inside the mall, their virtual persona is the model in the fashion show, and the clothes they see are really available in the shops. And they are exposed to more than shopping. Through the site, they can do yoga, work out at the gym, go to the movies or visit Starbucks for a coffee.
The site will be refreshed regularly with new items taken directly from the stores, and the developers are negotiating with tenants to be profiled on the site as a marketing strategy for specific outlets. Another objective of the web site is to build a database of Daning members, who can be reached through direct marketing with special offers and promotions.
An online campaign "was an unconventional way to promote a real estate project, and the site is very experiential and innovative, especially by Chinese standards. But the developers know the people they are trying to reach are using the digital media space and want to make the marketing for it something they can relate to," said Johan Vakidis, creative director, OgilvyOne Worldwide, Shanghai.
"The brief was to make Daning the coolest place in the world and make it appeal to China's digital youth generation, that's the target market," he added. For that reason, the boy and girl from the site eventually meet in the complex as well. "We threw a bit of romance in the story, for fun."
The first phase of the site was shot in front of a green screen like a film while Daning was still under construction. But phase two will be shot on location. Meanwhile, OgilvyOne is working on a one-minute "making of the site" movie it will place on YouTube and Chinese equivalents like Toodou.


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- Dean Dad on smaller comp classes. DD comments on the IHE article. As a writing teacher, I definitely believe in smaller classes. It's a joy to teach only 14 students at a time.
- Video on the Viacom vs. YouTube case. From the Daily Show, but first seen on . . . YouTube.
- Laura at 11D on Linda Hirshman. Apparently, Linda's at it again, complaining about the moms (and dads) who choose to get out of the rat race.
- Barbara on how we shouldn't take Google's word for things and yet warn students that we can find (presumably accurate) information about them via Google.
- Tim Burke on the IRB. Having had my own (rather silly, I think) run-in with the IRB this past year, I totally appreciate his opinion on this.
- Tim, again, on learning technology as an academic and the anxiety that goes with it.


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Step 1: Find a fight that requires you to DPS only for a very short amount of time (20-30 secs). This could be either a zerg (Sarth3D, before kiting Tenebron) or a tankswap boss with a DPS race component, where tank survivability isn't a big issue. (Prof Putri phase phree, maybe? Sorry, couldn't resist the mangled alliteration.)
Step 2: Get the Nevermelting Ice Crystal, and chain with Scorpion trinket/Berserk/speed potion/Heroism/Hysteria, if you can get it.
Step 3: ???
Step 4: WIN.


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Thursday, June 10, 2004
Today's Signs That The Apoc...Er, Gonzo Marketing Is Upon Us
Nike Tries a New Medium for Advertising: The Blog.
And in reverse, i.e., if you build it, they ("My company would like to sponsor a Weblog") will come: Blogging Baby (from the folks behind Engadget and Autoblog). Big thanks to Ernie for taking time out from confblogging to send the pointer. (I've been wondering which of these contraptions to pick up. Recommendations? As Blog Bloke told me awhile back, Canada has banned the walking variety, and even the stationary ones seem to get a lot of injury complaints on Amazon.)
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There are a number of things I'd like to explore in this post - and they all have to do with my doggie. Right now she is asleep on the couch. Now, I don't know if your dog is a dreamer, but mine is. She barks and growls and you can tell when she is chasing something because her feet twitch. As I was sitting here watching her, I realized how wonderful it is that dog's dream. When you really think about it - why would a dog need to dream? But God saw fit to give them dreams. I think that is pretty cool. Unlike humans, they are not the most intelligent life on this planet, but humans and dogs both dream.
When Charlie isn't dreaming she is either sniffing, eating, or exploring. And I keep forgetting to protect myself from this sniffing, eating, and exploring. I keep coming home to toilet paper on the floor, toy stuffing all over, broken bones, tennis balls under foot, clothes on the floor, etc.
She is so sneaky! At home I couldn't find a tennis ball to save my life - now I have 5. There are 3 currently sitting within 2 feet of each other. I need to teach her to pick up after herself - and I honestly would - if I knew how. And she looks so innocent when she sleeps - riiiight.
I think she likes having over half the couch to herself. She changes positions all the time. When I am in bed and I come out to see where she is, I always find her on my chair. She's sneaky alright.
The automatic feeder is amazing! It's a lifesaver for me in the morning. Charlie should eat by 5:45 so she can poop before I leave...but it's not always easy getting myself out of bed that early. But I don't have to anymore. She knows now that the werring sound means food. I took this picture the first night I started using the feeder. She can smell the food in there, so I think she thought it was just going to keep rotating. Wrong.
This is my gym (it's a little dark because 7 lights are out). I put up some of the kindergartener's projects and some other stuff. I'm hoping that nothing happens to them. Hopefully the kids will leave it alone.
This is my desk.
Once again the video that I tried to post did not work. Ugh.


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Beautiful Scars
Do I keep longing for the past because I'm not enjoying the present?
I shouldn't get stuck in a pithole of memories.
How long does it take to get over the yesterday?
Memories--that's just it. They're merely memories of things of the past. Things that may never get relived ever.
Over. Done with. Gone.
Whine Vine
The only thing that took a vacation this past weeks are my brain and sleeping habits.
HANGOVERS: they're so bittersweet.


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Nate and I celebrated 4 years this month and took a little mini vaca to Chicago! It was a nice little get away and mamas, papaw, and auntie Em were able to enjoy some good quality Brock time!
We celebrated Jentris 1st birthday this month also... I can't believe she's already 1!!


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Welcome to another fun challenge at Exploring Cricut! This time we are thinking
Trains, Planes and Automobiles!
Trains, Planes and Automobiles!
And to get us moving in the right direction, I created a birthday card for one of the boys using My World.
I created 2 cuts for the train body and scored one image a quarter inch from the top. I then adhered the two together with scor-tape. I customized the train by using fun font to print our last name and matted it with left over black CS. Super cute!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Until next time... blessings!
Cricut Cuts
My World - Train - 3.5 inches - Black & Red Card Stock
Misc. - Font - Microsoft Word


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Licensee - Two Brewers (formerly Nutbush), Diss
- Recruiter
- Star Pubs & Bars
- Location
- Diss, Norfolk
- Salary
- Business Opportunity
- Posted
- 02 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 02 Sep 2017
- Function
- Tenancy & Leasehold
Minimum Ingoing Costs: £11,653
Annual Rent: £29,500
Annual Turnover: £340,266
Major Refurbishment Planned
The pub is situated in the town centre next to Diss Corn Hall theatre, which is undergoing a major refurbishment project. This location ensures that the pub benefits from high levels of passing footfall.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Strawberry Milkshakes (and a giveaway!!!)
Earlier this month, I was invited to participate in the "Great Shakes 2012 Virtual Blog Party" to celebrate the paperback release of Adam Ried's book "Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes: 100 Classic and Contemporary Recipes."
I happen to love milkshakes (and really, who doesn't?) so I quickly agreed to join in, and anxiously awaited my copy of the book in the mail. I may have mentioned before that I love cookbooks, and tend to read them straight through like novels whenever I get a new one. I basically did the same for this book, and after drooling over creations like a Maple-Bacon Shake, and the Peach Shake with Brandy and Nutmeg, I settled on making an old classic - the Strawberry Shake.
Whenever I get a milkshake at a restaurant, I always opt for the strawberry version, and am usually disappointed by their lack of actual strawberry flavor. In the book, Adam Ried uses strawberry sorbet as a component of his strawberry shake recipe, and makes a point that oftentimes sorbet tastes more like actual strawberries than the fruit itself. Even when strawberries are in season, half the time they're shipped from 800 miles away, and just don't live up to their full potential. That is, unless you wake up at the bumcrack of dawn to go to a farmer's market and buy berries, which I do not.
I am please to report that this strawberry shake is the best shake I have ever had. It is super thick, and almost reminds me of a Wendy's Frosty in consistency (only like, 1,000 times more delicious.) There may be a straw in the photo, but I actually couldn't drink this through the straw until it got melty towards the end. Best of all, it is full of strawberry flavor, thanks to the author's brilliant idea to use sorbet. (Also, it's totally healthy because it is fruity and has tons of calcium. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.)
To enter, just leave any comment below, with a valid email address so that I can contact you if you win, by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012. I love you all, but only U.S. readers are eligible for this giveaway! One entry per person, please.
Disclosure: This giveaway is provided to you by W.W. Norton & Company. I received a copy of this book free of charge, but was not monetarily compensated for this review or giveaway. All opinions, as always, are my own!
Here's what you'll need to make 2 strawberry shakes:
1/2 cup cold whole or low-fat milk
2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 14-ounce container strawberry ice cream, softened 'til just melty at edges
1 14-ounce container strawberry sorbet, softened 'til just melty at edges
Add the milk, jam, and lemon juice to a blender, and blend about 15 seconds, until mixed thoroughly. Add the ice cream and sorbet, and pulse several times to start breaking them up. With the blender turned off, use a flexible spatula to mash the mixture down onto the blades. Continue pulsing, stopping, and mashing until the mixture is well blended, thick, and moves freely in the blender jar - about 30-90 seconds. Add another splash of milk if necessary to adjust the consistency. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
Source: Thoroughly Modern Milkshakes: 100 Thick and Creamy Shakes You Can Make at Home
Posted by A Bitchin' Kitchen at 10:02 PM 36 comments
Monday, June 18, 2012
Blackberry Cornbread
I had a moment today where I realized that my taste is....well, questionable. Allow me to explain.
Exhibit A:
I have listened to this song about 400 times over the past month. Roughly 10-15 of those times occurred this morning during the two hours that I spent getting ready for work. I'm sure you've all heard it at this point, but just in case you haven't, have yourself a listen:
It's one of those songs that is just so awful and contrived, yet somehow manages to be completely addictive. I just have one issue with it...given our text-happy, phone-fearing culture, I feel like the song would kind of make more sense if it was "Text Me Maybe." Seriously. Side note: how can I get pigtails like Carly Rae's at 1:05? I have enough hair for about 4 people, and I look more like The Bad Seed when I attempt that hair-do.
Exhibit B:
I'm typing this post while watching The Bachelorette. With the exception of maybe Jerry Springer, Maury, and Cheaters, this show is the epitome of bad taste, yet I can't look away. Anyone else on team Sean?!! Arie is a close second.
Exhibit C:
I'm currently drinking this:
(Pardon my naked nails...)
It's a margarita malt beverage. I don't think I need to say anything else.
I would like to reassure all of you all that despite my seemingly questionable tastes, this cornbread is straight-up good taste. I ate some as a snack yesterday, and a piece for breakfast this morning. I'm tempted to have a piece for dessert right now. It's an anytime of day kind of treat, and is a stupendous way to use one of my favorite summer fruits.
Here's what you'll need:
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups blackberries
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square glass baking dish, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and butter.
Pour liquid mixture into the dry mixture, and stir until thoroughly combined. Evenly spread batter into the prepared pan.
Scatter 1 cup of the blackberries over the top of the batter, and press gently until mostly submerged. Scatter the remaining berries on top, and lightly sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown around edges and springy to the touch. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
Source: Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine via Shutterbean
Posted by A Bitchin' Kitchen at 9:53 PM 11 comments
Labels: blackberries, bread, breakfast, fruit, maggie
Monday, June 11, 2012
Panzanella (Italian Bread Salad) with Garlic and Capers
Something seriously exciting happened yesterday morning.
My phone started ringing at 9 AM, and the caller ID showed a random number from New Hampshire. Since I was still half asleep, I angrily cursed at my phone while grumbling that I don't know anyone in New Hampshire, and immediately went back to bed.
An hour later I when I was actually awake, I listened to the voicemail that the mystery New Hampshire caller left.
Mr. New Hampshire reminded me that last weekend at the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival, I entered a contest to win a door prize. It turns out that I won the GRAND prize, which is four round-trip, all-expenses paid airline tickets.
He informed me that I could use the tickets to go anywhere, but when I picked up the paperwork yesterday afternoon it turns out that I'm somewhat limited in terms of cities. I can go pretty much anywhere in the United States or the Caribbean, but my European choices are limited to London, Paris, Rome, and Venice. I am certainly not complaining - trust me. The only two countries I've been to in Europe are Switzerland and Liechtenstein, so I'm pretty open to going anywhere.
Now, here's where I need guidance from those of you who are a) from Europe, or b) have traveled to the above cities. I'm pretty much set on Paris. It has been my dream vacation for as long as I can remember, so it's definitely on the agenda.
Do any of you have thoughts on London versus Rome versus Venice? I probably won't be taking advantage of these tickets for about a year (gotta save spending money after all) but I'm really excited and interested to hear opinions from people who have been to these places.
I should probably stop rambling on about my trip and tell you a bit about this salad. If you have never had Panzanella, puh-lease consider it a must try this summer. You're going to want to make this during summer months only, unless you live somewhere that has good tomatoes and basil all year long, in which case, I would like to move in with you ASAP. I keep the air-conditioner on 67, waste a lot of paper towels, have been known to wake up in the middle of the night uttering nonsense like "bacon hair" (true story...) and sleep at incredibly odd hours, but otherwise I'm a good roommate.
Here's what you'll need:
1 large french baguette, cut or torn into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 anchovy fillets, minced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin
1 shallot, sliced thin
1 large handful chopped fresh basil
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and adjust oven rack to the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Toss the bread pieces with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through. Set aside, and cool until room temperature.
In a large bowl, gently toss the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Transfer the tomatoes to a colander, and set over the bowl. Set aside to drain for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, minced anchovies, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into the drained tomato juices. Add the bread chunks, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots, and basil to the bread mixture. Toss to coat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Source: Adapted from Cooks Illustrated
Posted by A Bitchin' Kitchen at 6:00 AM 18 comments
Labels: italian, maggie, salad, summer, vegetables
Monday, June 4, 2012
Cinnamon-Sugar Rice Pudding with Bourbon-Soaked Raisins
In my experience, there are certain foods that most people strongly like or dislike, with very little middle ground. Avocados, anchovies, mayonnaise, mushrooms, and olives all seem to fall into this category. I happen to love all of those foods, and I'm willing to bet that all of you reading have a strong opinion one way or the other about each of them as well. You never hear someone say that they could take or leave anchovies. Either you love 'em, or you don't.
This post is not about anchovies - it's about another food that is oftentimes polarizing. Most people either love rice pudding, or are completely put off by it. I've always been a fan, and when I was trying to think of a dessert to make that hadn't yet appeared on A Bitchin' Kitchen, rice pudding was one of the first things that came to mind.
I adapted a recipe from the Joy the Baker Cookbook, and threw in some raisins that I soaked overnight in bourbon and vanilla. If you make this, try and avoid eating too many of the booze-saturated raisins before adding them to your dessert. They are super-duper delicious, and I kind of wanted to just eat them as a snack...
Here's what you'll need:
For the pudding:
1/2 cup raisins
Vanilla extract
2 cups water
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup long-grain white jasmine rice
3 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the topping:
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Extra grated orange zest (optional)
The day before you want to make this, add your raisins to a small bowl. Pour bourbon over the raisins until they're just covered, and add a splash of vanilla. Stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside somewhere away from curious pets and children. Warning: your home will kind of smell like a distillery until you're ready to use these.
When you're ready to make the pudding, drain raisins and set aside. Rinse the rice thoroughly (I swish it around in a big bowl of water, pour it through a fine mesh sieve, and repeat a couple times until it's no longer foamy.) In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil 2 cups of water. Add the orange zest, salt, and jasmine rice, and stir. Return to a boil, and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Turn heat to simmer, and let the rice cook for 15 minutes (until water is absorbed) without opening the lid or stirring.
Remove the cooked rice from the saucepan and set aside. In a new saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Heat over low until the milk is warm, and the sugar dissolves, whisking occasionally.
Add the cooked rice to the pot, and stir often until the milk reduces, and the texture becomes creamy and pudding-like, 20-25 minutes. It will look like there is a lot of liquid in the pot for the first 15 minutes or so, but trust me - it will thicken! If the mixture starts to bubble too much at any point, turn the heat down to simmer. Right before you're ready to remove the pudding from the heat, stir in the butter until it melts, and add in the drained raisins.
Allow the pudding to cool and thicken for 10-15 minutes before serving. This can also be served cold, but you may need to add a little milk after removing it from the fridge to loosen the consistency.
To make the topping, mix together the cinnamon and sugar, and sprinkle on top before serving.
Source: Adapted from Cinnamon-Sugar Rice Pudding, via the Joy the Baker Cookbook
Posted by A Bitchin' Kitchen at 5:55 PM 16 comments
Labels: alcohol, comfort food, desserts, maggie
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Hey guys. I wanted to give you guys a little info in what you just saw me wearing in the last post. (on the bean bag)
I was thankful enough to receive the new hot swimsuit Roxy has out specially for the Roxy Jam.
Comfortable and trendy. I always loved the Roxy Bathing suits because of the cut. They fit my body perfectly.
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2009 Chevrolet Impala ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Big, roomy and practical.
The Chevrolet Impala is a big, roomy sedan. While classified as a mid-size sedan, it's large for that class. Close in size to the Toyota Avalon, it competes with mid-size and full-size cars. Among them: the Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima.
For 2009 the Impala gains significant safety enhancements: thorax side-impact airbags, seatbelt pretensioners for front-seat lap belts and anti-lock brakes with traction control are now standard on all models. Bluetooth is available, the Impala SS gets 18-inch flangeless alloy wheels and there are three new exterior colors.
We find the Impala's neat, clean lines pleasing to the eye. Its styling looks contemporary, handsome, and clean. Other people must think so as well, as the Impala is among the top-10 best-selling cars in the U.S.
This is a roomy car, in the front as well as the back seats, and getting in and out is easy. The Impala has a big trunk with a big lid that makes loading cargo easy, and it has a healthy cargo capacity. Optional flip-and-fold rear seats are exclusive in its class, and provide not only holding wells for groceries but a flat cargo floor that expands the trunk for long items.
On the road, the Impala is very stable, a nice cruiser. There's lots of low-end torque from the larger of the two available V6 engines, a 3.9-liter V6 with advanced technologies. Step on the gas and it goes. Given its size, the Impala handles well, and surprisingly so.
Several trim levels are available, ranging from a strong, reliable, fuel-efficient family sedan to a sleek and powerful performance car. Depending upon trim level, there are three engine choices, two V6s and a V8.
Chevrolet continues to improve and upgrade the Impala. We highly recommend the StabiliTrak electronic stability control. OnStar is standard, and in its latest version it will automatically communicate the nature and severity of a crash as well as its location to the 911 centers.
Overall, the Chevrolet Impala is a comfortable and convenient car, practical and enjoyable to drive. It also offers low prices.
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala spans a broad model range that includes the base LS, the mid-range LT (comprised of the 1LT and 2LT), the loaded LTZ, and the high-performance SS.
The Impala LS ($23,790) comes with a 211-hp 3.5-liter V6, a four-speed automatic transmission, cloth upholstery, a front bench seat with six-way power for the driver, dual-zone air conditioning, power windows, programmable power locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with six speakers, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar, cruise control, 16-inch steel wheels, a tire-pressure monitor, and four-wheel-disc brakes with anti-lock (ABS) and traction control. Options include an engine block heater ($75), 40/20/40 front bench seat ($195) and a DVD player ($1,735).
The 1LT ($24,645) upgrades to 16-inch aluminum wheels and more interior conveniences. Options include leather upholstery ($1,125) on bench or bucket seats, eight-speaker Bose audio system ($495), sunroof ($900), universal garage door opener ($100), and rear spoiler ($275).
The 1LT Luxury Edition package ($2,465) includes leather trim, an upgraded OnStar with Directions and Connections and Turn-By-Turn Navigation, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, flip-and-fold rear seat, and a rear spoiler.
The 2LT ($27,110) includes the equipment of the previous levels, plus fog lamps, dual exhausts, Stabilitrak stability control system, remote starter, rear spoiler, and 17-inch machined alloy wheels.
LTZ ($29,630) comes standard with the 3.9-liter V6 and the same FE3 performance suspension as the SS model (see below). Inside you'll find leather upholstery, heated seats with eight-way power on the driver's side and six-way power on the passenger's side, upgraded audio with eight speakers, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls. Standard wheels are 18-inch machined alloys with P235/55R18 tires.
The SS ($31,135) boasts a 303-hp all-aluminum 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management and a heavier-duty four-speed automatic transmission. The SS comes with 18-inch forged flangeless aluminum wheels with P235/50R18 tires, FE3 performance suspension, and leather-appointed bucket seats. An optional Convenience Package ($240) includes Homelink universal garage door opener and heated power mirrors.
Safety features that come standard on all Impalas include dual front airbags, side-curtain roof-mounted air bags for front- and rear-seat passengers, thorax side-impact airbags, and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and traction control. StabiliTrak is offered for the first time on an Impala and is standard on 2LT, LTZ, and SS. A tire-pressure monitor is standard.
The 2009 Chevrolet Impala presents a clean, neat, pleasing design that's not so homogenized as to be boring. It's an attractive car.
The big headlamps have a premium, jeweled appearance with three independent lighting units and are smoothly integrated into the front end. The tail lights are nicely integrated as well. These details complement other quality attributes, such as tight gaps of 3.5mm or less between body panels and substantial grab-style door handles that won't pinch your fingers or snap away from your hand on a cold morning. Flat-blade windshield wipers provide consistent pressure on the glass, which helps eliminate streaking and wind noise.
The LS, LT and LTZ are distinguished by exterior trim but share one front end design, while the SS sports a unique grille with SS-signature black-diamond crosshatch pattern. The Impala SS also features Corvette-inspired bright exhaust tips. A rear spoiler is standard on LTZ and SS models, and is available on LT.
The 2009 Impala has a lot going for it inside as well. The standard seats have fairly firm cushions and decent lumbar support compared to previous models. We didn't find the SS seats particularly comfortable or supportive; lumbar support is too aggressive, while there's not enough side bolstering to retain the upper body in corners.
A twin-brow instrument panel wraps around into the doors. Impala LS, LT and LTZ models have wood trim, with brushed silver trim a no-cost option on LT and LTZ. The SS comes standard with unique metallic trim panels, with wood as an option. We found the instrument panel pleasing to the eye, colorful, entertaining and easy to use, with a nice all-of-a-piece unity and style to it. Interior materials are a grade above average.
The dual-zone climate control system is a snap to use, with large, round control knobs and good markings. It can support up to a 12-degree temperature difference side-to-side. The optional remote engine start system comes with a 200-foot operating range and automatic climate pre-conditioning to warm or cool the interior. The driver information center offers more than 50 different alerts, depending on the vehicle's equipment. The glovebox is large enough to actually hold stuff.
The base audio system comes with six speakers, AM/FM/CD/MP3 capability, and XM Satellite Radio. It features speed-sensing volume control and a two-line, 32-character display and the capability to select freely between AM, FM and XM. We really liked this system because we could set up all of our favorite stations in one row, for example, allowing us to quickly switch between AM news, XM news, FM music stations, and CDs. Setting these presets is as easy as holding the button down. A big round knob in the center allows quick volume adjustments. Presets for the equalizer let you quickly switch settings from rock to country & western to talk radio. Too many radios nowadays are too complex or have tiny buttons difficult to operate underway. Not so with GM's radios. The Impala sound system is sophisticated yet easy to operate. The optional system adds an in-dash six-CD changer. The premium audio system is Bose. All radios include a standard auxiliary input jack for external devices such as an iPod or remote cassette player.
The OnStar offers Turn-by-Turn navigation with the optional Directions and Connections service. Turn-by-Turn navigation directs the driver through the route by using the digital readout lines in the radio head. Directions are downloaded by the OnStar advisor to the vehicle and can be played back or paused anywhere from start to destination. Besides being easy to use (all directions are downloaded to the car by an advisor) Turn-by-Turn is less expensive than a GPS navigation system.
The back seat is roomy and comfortable for two adults or three kids, but not three adults. The forward-flipping rear seat cushions reveal a storage tub underneath that can contain spills or transport a variety of items. The tub also serves as a covered storage area beneath the seat with cushions down, and exposes convenient grocery bag hooks when the cushions are flipped forward. A generous pass-through from the trunk can be created by flipping the seat bottoms forward and the seat backs flat.
The trunk is larger than that of most mid-size cars, at 18.6 cubic feet, and a huge trunk opening makes loading easier.
Driving Impression
We found the Impala's V6 engines to be smooth and quiet if not bristling with power. They feature variable valve timing, which changes the orientation of the camshaft automatically, adjusting the timing of the intake and exhaust valves for better performance, economy, and emissions.
The 3.5-liter E85-compatible V6 that's standard on LS and LT has variable valve timing and generates 211 horsepower and 214 pound-feet of torque. It gets an EPA-rated 19/29 mpg City/Highway on gasoline and 14/22 City/Highway on E85 ethanol.
The 3.9-liter E85-compatible V6 has variable valve timing and produces 233 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The 3.9-liter V6 gets an EPA-rated 17/27 mpg City/Highway on gasoline, and 13/20 mpg City/Highway on E85.
The four-speed automatic transmission is responsive and was never an issue, though some of the competition now offers more flexible five-speed automatics.
The V8 that comes on the SS delivers 303 horsepower and 323 pound-feet of torque. To sample that, we hit the throttle to wide open from a stop in first gear, and the traction control system let the left front tire spin wildly for a few seconds before it caught up. We appreciated the extra power and torque available in a kickdown or passing situation, and we loved the brawny, muscular sound of this engine at full throttle. It's a challenge to launch quickly and cleanly at the same time, however. Besides wheelspin, there's a lot of torque steer: hit the throttle hard and you'll feel a significant tug on the steering wheel. The V8 features Active Fuel Management, which shifts between eight-cylinder and four-cylinder operation, depending upon speed and load. The V8 is EPA-rated at 16/24 mpg City/Highway.
All Impalas come with a MacPherson-strut independent front suspension, with gas-charged struts and a stabilizer bar. The rear suspension uses a multi-link setup with gas-charged struts, coil springs, and a stabilizer bar. LS and LT models come with the softer FE1 suspension, while LTZ and SS have the performance-tuned FE3 setup. We found a lot of pitch, dive, and roll in the chassis, plus a lot of uncertain driving moments with the added power of the SS. The SS, particularly, drives as though its chassis needed more development time before production. Steering on all models is over-assisted, fairly numb and uncommunicative.
The Impala's four-wheel disc brake system (vented in front, solid in rear) has been designed for quieter operation, longer pad life, and more resistance to brake pulsation. On the road we found the Impala's brakes very much to our liking: powerful, direct, and linear, with a nice, progressive ratio of pedal travel to stopping progression.
The Chevrolet Impala LS, LT, and LTZ models are pleasing to drive, whether equipped with the 3.5-liter or 3.9-liter V6 engines. The SS cuts a conservative but dashing figure, with its quiet badging and giant five-spoke, 18-inch wheels.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report from Dearborn, Michigan.
Model Lineup
Chevrolet Impala LS ($23,790); 1LT ($24,645), 2LT ($27,110); LTZ ($29,630); SS ($31,135).
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Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
Options As Tested
rear spoiler ($275), Bose premium sound system ($495).
Model Tested
Chevrolet Impala 2LT ($27,110).The Chevrolet Impala is a comfortable, convenient and practical car with ample room and a quiet ride. It has neat and clean lines with a fresh style that is pleasing to the eye. The Impala is a full-size front-wheel drive sedan capable of carrying up to six people. It comes in four trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. The LS and LT include a 211-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine which is also available in an E85-capable version. The LT is available with a 233-hp 3.9-liter E85-capable V6 which is standard on the LTZ. The SS comes with a 303-hp 5.3-liter V8 engine. All trims come with a four-speed automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes front bucket seats and front, side and side curtain airbags. The Chevrolet Impala is a carryover from 2008.
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"Finally – the book that tells the whole story about this thing we do three times a day: eat. FOOD YOGA shares in delicious prose both the spiritual and physical relevance of food in our lives and how we can use it to heal ourselves and our planet. 'Should be a must-read for anybody who's ever held a fork."
– Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life and MAIN STREET VEGAN.
FOOD YOGA – Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul ™
by Paul Rodney Turner
Paul Rodney Turner (aka Priyavrata das) is the international director of Food for Life, the world's largest plant-based food relief with projects in over 50 countries, has been conducting workshops on FOOD YOGA throughout the world. The workshops are based on his new book, FOOD YOGA – Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul
FOOD YOGA – Nourishing Body, Mind & Soul is a completely new approach to holistic living. Until now, books on healthy living and nutrition have focused on the mechanics of health and happiness, and in doing so, have promoted philosophies and plans that in one way or another have alienated vast numbers of people. As a result, despite volumes of literature and research, there is no consensus on what diet or mode of living is best. What they have all failed to identify is one underlying truth that connects us all and from which all health plans can be reconciled and/or elevated to their ultimate stature. That truth is: our constitutional nature is spirit and we are all spiritually equal. Any healthy living program, therefore, needs to address the "nutritional" needs of body, mind, and spirit.
Utilizing scientific facts and logical argument, Turner introduces the reader to higher concepts of self-worth, whereupon the selfish ideals of impersonal consumerism are replaced with a philosophy of grateful, interdependent spirituality, where health and happiness, are not the exclusive domain of a chosen few but are possible for everyone.
The book aims to encourage the reader to start making food part of their daily spiritual ritual. Turner has attempted to make the presentation as non-sectarian as possible, without losing the integrity of the message. The book covers a wide range of topics related to food with the aim of making people think more deeply about their food choices and how important food is to their spiritual development. The book leads the reader along a path of becoming more aware of the divine nature of food to the point where they are then introduced to what he calls, The FOOD OFFERING MEDITATION, which summarizes the lessons learned along the way and serves to put them in the right frame of mind to transform their eating into a spiritual experience.
The book is a result of teaching Food Yoga at vegetarian conferences around the world for the last 15 years. Based on the positive responses from his seminars, he feels strong that the public is ready to embrace the new paradigm of FOOD YOGA and this book will provide the unbiased guidance they need.
Praise for FOOD YOGA
Finally - the book that tells the whole story about this thing we do three times a day: eat. FOOD YOGA shares in delicious prose both the spiritual and physical relevance of food in our lives, and how we can use it to heal ourselves and our planet. 'Should be must-read for anybody who's ever held a fork. - Victoria Moran, author of MAIN STREET VEGAN, Creating a Charmed Life and The Love-Powered Diet
Victoria Moran
It's about time somebody wrote this book-and Paul Turner did it in an excellent way. A much needed contribution and soon to be staple for serious yogis.
The book is fantastic! I cannot believe how much you packed into that number of pages....everything from your personal story to various spiritual paths to USDA organics myth to Monsanto and more....I think this book will be a hit.
Rae Sikora
I didn't expect to like this book. I have already heard too many people using phrases like 'food yoga,' while their practical relationship with food isn't all that remarkable, and their understanding of what makes food 'spiritual' seems very superstitious. I'm happy to say, though, that this book is NOT like that! Paul leads us through a very rational and thorough exploration of what food really is, and presents us a very deep and vivid methodology for interacting with it in a truly yogic, spiritual way. I hope many people from all walks of life read it, for I'm sure that whoever does will benefit immensely.
Vraja Kishor
A more comprehensive book on diet and its relation to mind, body, and spirit would be hard to find. Paul's prodigious knowledge of his subject provides profound insights into just what the food you eat is doing to all three of these inter-related dimensions of your life. In terms of health, he offers clear guidance on how we can follow Hippocrates' famous edict to 'make food your medicine and medicine your food.' It is said that all disease starts in the gut, and after reading this book you will know how by making simple adjustments to what you put in your mouth, you can avoid most of the illnesses that plague modern society.
More than that, you will gain an understanding of how food affects your consciousness, subtly impelling you to act in ways that are ultimately harmful to your being. According to the ancient science of Ayurveda, food can either uplift or degrade you, take you towards higher realms of spiritual happiness, or down towards darkness and depression. So if you want to avoid the dark side this book is a must.
Paul also discusses the impact of diet on our environment, something which we would do well to carefully note as we begin to experience more and more environmental catastrophes, many of which are rooted in what is on our plates.
Finally, we learn from Paul of the oneness of all existence, of how food is a sacred gift from nature and God, of which we are all a part. Yoga is the means by which this truth is realized, and conscious eating is an integral part of that practice. The food yogi thus offers his food in gratitude to its creator, thereby spiritualising it so that eating becomes an act of divine communion with the Supreme.
So if you want to be healthy, happy and progressive on the path of self-realization, this is the book for you. Highly recommended.
Krishna Dharma
I just finished reading your book! I loved, loved, loved it. Also, this is the first time that I actually read a book on the computer and since I have a nice comfy laptop it was great. I was even able to highlight passages and quotes that I plan to integrate in a presentation that I am doing next month for a Unitarian Universalist congregation. Anyway, back to your book. First of all, I think that you are a great writer. You write in a clear manner. I did not get lost or drift away at any time. I don't have a lot of experience reading books on this subject (perhaps because the number of such books are limited?) but one book that I did "try" to read well, the fact that I even use the word "try"...I tried but couldn't get through it. I picked up a lot in your book that I will integrate into my own life.
Maribeth Abrams
Today I have a book recommendation for you My book today is called Food Yoga. My friend Paul who is the author was previously a Monk & now is known as the Food Yogi. He travels the world feeding the poor & teaching his way of life. He is an incredible man who inspires you to live a healthy lifestyle from a holistic approach to nourish your body, mind and soul.
Check out Paul's Facebook page to order his book, www.facebook.com/foodyogi
Tegan Steele
With the high-geared pace of living in a globalised-society, information, money, and transport move ever faster with each increasingly frequent technological advance. We seem ever intent on fast… fast connections, fast loans, fast cars, and fast food. Yet is fast best? Particularly, when it comes to the essential, primal ingredient of health and life – food. Priya Vrata's "FOOD YOGA" provides a moment of rest to catch our breath, reflect, and gain clarity. His extensive knowledge drawn from both traditional and scientific sources provides insights into the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual nurturing provided when food is engaged with consciously, respectfully and spiritually…as Yoga.
Sri Prahlad
Thanks for your book and the food at Bluesfest! I am into the power of food, how what we consume is closely connected to our being as a whole and also being conscious and grateful for all the elements involved in bringing food to my plate.. so yes, i am enjoying reading ur book. big up!
Natalie Pa'apa'a
As a journalist, I'm often asked to write articles on inspiring people. So when I was commissioned to write an article about Food for Life Global director Paul Rodney Turner I was intrigued to read his book. I was pregnant with my first child at the time and open to exploring any new information on health and nutrition as the cravings for white bread, cakes and biscuits were becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Food Yoga got me back on track. It covered everything from how to prepare your food to increasing your fresh food intake and being respectful about its origins. Food became about nourishing the mind, body and soul, and not just of myself, but also that of the precious new life that was growing inside me. Never is it more important for a woman to eat healthy than when she is pregnant, and I am grateful that Food Yoga came into my life at just the right time. You can read the article I wrote on Paul and his work for Food For Life Global in Issue 40 of Australian Yoga Life magazine.
Suvi Mahonen
FOOD YOGA is a thorough presentation of eating as a yogic science. Paul Rodney Turner deliciously elucidates the politics and nutritional esoterica of food, along with its underlying spiritual dimensions. The book is almost edible in its value and would be a tasteful addition to anyone's library. A must read!
Steven J. Rosen
Food Yoga" is one of the most interesting and beneficial books I have ever read. Full of fascinating facts, such as the Sacred Geometry of Whole foods, the story of an Indian man who survives on Sun Gazing alone, Laughter Yoga etc. It has helped me and my family tremendously in daily lifestyle habits, being selective with the food and water we consume, incorporating as much fresh & locally grown fruit and vegetables, and eliminating unbeneficial ingredients from our diet.
"Food Yoga" is a unique book, because it does not only concentrate on what to consume for optimal health, but makes that important realisation that food has the power to change our thoughts, feelings and our hearts. Above all food is a gift, and as such we should always respect it and give thanks and offerings to the Creator
Lily Papajorgji
I just want to say thank you, now that I really know what I got. 🙂 Your book is incredibly inspiring. I spent 2 days at the seaside and read it front to back in one breath. 🙂 It touches so many topics, and at this moment in life, the "water" chapter (and many others) resonated with me....I don't consider myself a great cook, but I'll appreciate eating now quite a bit more:) and i just wanted to add, I'm having my first raw month (9th day), being vegetarian 16.5 years, vegan 1.5, this opens totally new dimensions. YOUR BOOK CAME TO MY HANDS AT JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT as everything always does :))) Love, Katra
Katra Kodela
Food Yoga presents simple choices to improve your lifestyle. The deeper you dive into the knowledge of this book the higher will be your understanding of values in life. Hearing Paul Turner talk on the subject is a bigger treat to make you happier, healthier and satisfied in life. A must read to make the world a better place to live in.
Hiren N. Kara
My first thought? What more could this book possibly have to say about food that countless other diet or "lifestyle" books haven't already said? It was going to be a long and boring read about everything I already knew–eat more vegetables because they are good for you and cut out the sugar and fat because they're not. Boy was I wrong! Food Yoga is so much more than that. It goes way beyond what you ever thought you knew about food and nourishment. In order for the reader to fully understand the importance and value of food, Priya Vrata (aka Paul Rodney Turner) first explains the fundamentals of life that play a vital role in Food Yoga: quantum physics, metaphysics, electromagnetics, DNA, the intelligent design of nature and the universe, sacred geometry, animism, the power of thoughts and emotions, the power and influence of water, Ying and Yang life forces . . . The list goes on and on. I was pleasantly surprised by this. Understanding all of these elements goes a long way to understanding why raw foods are so good for you. There is more to an apple than you ever thought possible. We even share the same torus (energetic body structure). Did you know that it is possible to live over 400 days without food altogether? It's been done. Simply by Sun Gazing. Personally, I wouldn't want to try it myself, I love my food, but the fact that the human body is capable of nourishing itself in the same manner as a plant is fascinating! Genetically modified organisms, thirteen foods you should only ever buy organic, A-Z list of sacred foods and their benefits, the ten elements of a Food Yogi diet, Ayurveda, Yoga, meal purification, the power of intention and gratitude, compassion for animals, food energies and alchemical reactions in the body, pages of fabulous smoothie recipes . . . To be honest, there is just too much more to tell you about this book than this space allows for. Whether you are a meat-eater, a vegetarian, a vegan, or a raw foodist, it really doesn't matter; Food Yoga will give you countless valuable insights worthy of consideration before your next meal. Highly recommended!
Michelle Crisp
This is the kind of book you want anyone you love or care about to read and benefit from. Beautifully written from the heart with such truth and wisdom. Knowledge I enjoy teaching my son and one day he can teach his kids – like a gift that keeps on giving. Ancient wisdom presented in a practical way that anyone can take something from this book and will feel a sense of empowerment and motivation that you can live a healthy more fulfilled life. The recipes are fantastic for kids
especially if you have fussy eaters like I do. Brilliant!
Alana Rowe
If I may take this opportunity to let you know that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your "Food Yoga" book. I have since made significant changes to my whole approach with food and thank you so much for writing your book. I work in the health field in Darwin and work closely with our indigenous Australians and since reading your book I feel that I have been enabled better to talk to our people the importance with connection of food which is related to our whole being and our earth and our land which I believe has been so forgotten about. Thank you!
Rita Ostermeyer
I have just finished reading your book and could not put it down ! Refreshing to see such a fresh approach to health and nutrition combined magically with food energetics and spirituality.I highly recommend Paul's book to anyone who is serious about developing their connection with their food, mother earth and the higher self.One great read. Much love.
Bree Turkington
I didn't know much about your background and am impressed by it. What a long time to be a monk! There was quite a lot I'd not heard before in the book, especially about the Torus shape... I'd heard that some Hindus and Krishnas don't eat garlic/onions, and am glad to now know why. Really appreciated the line about how easy it is to find fault, but how little we gain by doing so. If only more animal advocates took that to heart.
Paul Shapiro
FOOD YOGA is an eye opener and very educational for the public in general. It is well researched and provides the reader with a lot of insights into the art of healthy eating. I recommend this book for everyone to read and I congratulate Priya Vrata (Paul Rodney Turner).
Hari Bhakti Dey
Incredible! I've been taking it with me everywhere. I'm in the middle of many exams and assignments at the moment but its also helping with that which is very convienient! It's really motivated me to be offering all things to the divine spirit first now, instead of just when i think to do it.
Keeta Mustard
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Monday, February 6, 2012
International Conference - Ensuring Public Health and Safety in the Mobile Industry" - 8th Feb 2012, Hotel Leela Palace, New Delhi
Workshop on Cell Tower Radiation - Delhi - Agenda of Workshop
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Oh! Interesting how this is worded:ReplyDelete
"As we all realize that with the phenomenal growth of mobile telephony in India, there has been growing concern as reported in certain media on the issue of alleged health hazards from base stations and mobile handsets."
"Alleged" is a powerful word. Thousands of studies show biological effects - and most likely millions of people are unwittingly experiencing symptoms. The only thing that is alleged here is the "safety" alleged by industry and government.
"To address these concerns, the Indian Government, in 2008, adopted the emission limits/levels for Mobile base stations for general public exposure as prescribed by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) from time to time."
People in-the-know about this are aware that the ICNIRP emission limits are industry/military prescribed limits based only on outdated beliefs that the only effects are caused by thermal heating. And people-in-the-know with regards to this subject know that there are numerous (to many to count) non-thermal effects reported in the scientific literature. Hence the ICNIRP limits are nothing but absolute nonsense.
So... basically, they are saying "we are inviting you to our conference, but we are controlling the agenda, we are framing the topic, and we are in charge of the semantics."
A house built on sand will collapse. An industry built on lies will collapse. A movement built on a solid foundation (i.e. the Truth) will not not only survive, it will grow stronger. In the end, we will win.ReplyDeleteReplies
Very well said! And I completely agree with every statement of yours.Delete