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Saturday, September 27, 2008
Paul Newman
I was saddened to hear that the world lost a great man, on Friday. Actor, philanthropist, race car driver -- Paul Newman was quite an individual.
A story that my friend Chris Botta told me years ago comes to mind. She was running the paint shop for the Berkshire Theater Festival, where Joanne Woodward was working on production of Arsenic and Old Lace. On opening night, Paul Newman -- one of the most iconic actors in America, and Woodward's husband since 1958 -- played the role of the dead body of one of the many lonely old men done in by the spinster aunts. He and the other corpses all shared a bow at the end of the play. This apparently became a bit of a tradition, and he reprised this "role" at the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, and the Westport County Playhouse which is run by Joanne Woodward. Chris told me that everyone who met him was charmed by his warmth, humor, and gracious personality.
Of course, his work with Newman's Own is well known. The natural-food company that Paul Newman and friend A. E Hotchner started as a bit of a lark, turned into a tremendous force for good, donating over two hundred fifty million dollars to charity.
What a man!
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Yes! I just learned of this today. We live in Marlborough, CT and over 30 years ago, he was passing through town and wanted to eat at the Marlborough Tavern. It was reservation only and they didn't let him cut in the long line. He crossed the street and ate at Marlborough Pizza - then just a "little hole in the wall". They kept the chair that he sat in for years with his name on it. Everyone said he was a true gentleman.
There used to be a Hagen Daz ice cream shop in Westport and it was not uncommon to see Paul and Joanne around town. They were in the ice cream shop one day when my husband and kids were there. A lady came in and ordered an ice cream cone. She was obviously overwhelmed at being in their presence... staring at them widemouthed! She left the store and returned immediately. Very embarrassed, she admitted to the counter person that she forgot her cone. Paul leaned over and tugged her purse over her shoulder and said, "No, you didn't forget it, you put it in your purse!" And we all had a roaring laugh! Remember the good times!
- Gothknits said...
I ran into him in the green room of the theatre-that-won't-be-named. I don't remember the show but I was there up until show time working. I ran upstairs for a caffeine fix and there he was eating popcorn. Very nice guy. If only more celebrities would adopt his sense of social responsibility.
- Missmoon said...
I was also saddened by his death. There was something about him that went beyond looks and talent. He always seemed to me to be a gentleman of class and intelligence who didn't suffer fools well and had no time for the silliness of the Hollywood scene. I admire that.


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Welcome to PAP/RAC Mediterranean Coastal Alert! This newsletter is regularly updated monthly. It contains abstracts of selected current articles and archives on various environmental themes, in particular those dealing with all aspects of coastal issues. The selection is made from the articles published in the leading international scientific journals. This newsletter is an excellent way of keeping you updated with coastal studies and processes.
Planning activities in coastal areas: Italian and cross-border approaches along the Adriatic Sea
Predictors of national CO2 emissions: do international commitments matter?
Public participation in coastal development applications: A comparison between Australia and China
Assessing storm impact on a French coastal dune system using morphodynamic modeling
Planning activities in coastal areas: Italian and cross-border approaches along the Adriatic Sea
Coastal areas are the typical "critical zones" for the planning activities. This paper illustrates the results realised by the L.a.co.s.t.a. Laboratory of the University of Molise in Italy, in order to compare the analysis of urban and territorial planning processes in force in Italy and in its Cross-border Countries along the Adriatic Sea. The work has examined the historical evolution of the laws and norms relating to the landscape protection in different situations, with particular attention to those preserving the landscape values in harmony with the territorial plans, to contrast the growing anthropic development especially along the coastal zones. The aim of our research is to define the different levels of territorial survey and develop a basic cartography for the countries involved in our survey so as to assure the validity of the methodology used in analysing the territory by taking into account the diverse territorial conditions of each country.
Keywords: Coastal zones; Landscape; Planning.
Source: D. Cialdea (2017); "Planning activities in coastal areas: Italian and cross-border approaches along the Adriatic Sea", International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Volume 12 (2017), Issue 5, Pages: 853 – 866; DOI: 10.2495/SDP-V12-N5-853-866
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Predictors of national CO2 emissions: do international commitments matter?
Carbon dioxide emissions are the main cause of anthropogenic climate change and play a central role in discussions on climate change mitigation. Previous research has demonstrated that national carbon dioxide emissions are driven mainly by population size and wealth. However, the variation in per capita emissions of nations with similar standards of living and similar population is huge. In this paper we investigate the drivers of national per capita carbon dioxide emissions over and above already known factors. In particular, we extend previous research by taking into account countries' shares of imports and exports, indicators of political interventions such as energy prices, and the use of renewable energy sources. Moreover, we also examine whether international commitments, such as the ones made by many nations at climate summits of the United Nations, matter. We use country-level data from 1980 to 2014 and estimate fixed effects panel regression models. In accordance with former research we find no environmental Kuznets curve with respect to carbon dioxide per capita emission levels. However, higher energy prices and the availability of alternative energy sources both reduce emissions. Furthermore, voluntary international environmental commitments also motivate countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Keywords: CO2 emissions; Predictors; International environmental commitments.
Source: A. Franzen and S. Mader (2016); "Predictors of national CO2 emissions: do international commitments matter?", Climate Change Journal, December 2016, Volume 139, Issue 3, Pages: 491 – 502; First Online: 21 September 2016; DOI:10.1007/s10584-016-1795-x
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Public participation in coastal development applications: A comparison between Australia and China
Globally the rapidly developing coastal zone is the focus of public interest and particularly since the 1970s many countries have advocated and adopted public participation as a key process in coastal development applications. This is acknowledgement of public interest in the decision-making regarding coastal developments. Taking Australia and China as examples, this research compares the practical performance and existing problems of public participation in regard to specific coastal development applications. Two marinas on the most rapidly developing coastal zones of these two countries were selected as study cases. A diversity of coastal stakeholders, including government officials, academics, businessmen, non-government organization staff and local residents, were interviewed in order to capture their detailed opinions on public participation. This comparative research analyzes the major findings and discusses reasons for public participation, approaches and timing of public participation and existing problems of public participation in coastal development applications. The similarities and differences between Australia and China may inspire researchers and managers to have more effective public participation in future coastal developments.
Keywords: Public participation; Coastal development applications; Comparison between Australia and China.
Source: S. Chen, S. Pearson, X. H. Wang and Y. Ma (2017); "Public participation in coastal development applications: A comparison between Australia and China", Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 136, February 2017, Pages 19 – 28; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.11.016
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Assessing storm impact on a French coastal dune system using morphodynamic modeling
Natural coastal dune systems provide protection against flooding from the ocean for many coastal communities around the world. An in-depth knowledge of their erosion mechanisms under oceanic stress can help to identify potential weak spots along the coastline and eventually prevent damage to the hinterland. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of hydro-morphodynamic phenomena on the coastal dune morphology during storm events and to evaluate their level of protection. This paper focuses on the physical processes that cause erosion and breaching of sandy dune systems, which are typically a function of the coastal morphology in combination with the hydraulic loading. An XBeach model was set up for the coast of Les Boucholeurs (France), which suffered from severe erosion, dune breaching (at six locations), and inundation of the hinterland during storm Xynthia in February 2010. The model was run for the full storm period, and it accurately reproduced the reported dune breach locations and dimensions with limited calibration. The model results were further utilized to study the temporal and spatial breaching dynamics and to understand the effect of the prestorm morphology on dune breach development. The results show that the dune behaviour during the storm was strongly related to the submersion height of the dune crest and anticorrelated with its prestorm geometry (i.e., dune height and width). The governing parameters for the poststorm dune state are, in terms of alongshore-averaged erosion and in order of relative contribution: submersion height over the dune crest, prestorm dune width, and prestorm dune crest height. Finally, additional simulations showed the limited effects of infragravity waves and the initial bathymetry used in the simulations.
Keywords: Xynthia storm; Dune erosion; XBeach; Overflow; Dune breaching; Inundation.
Source: H. Muller, A. van Rooijen, D. Idier, R. Pedreros and J. Rohmer (2016); "Assessing Storm Impact on a French Coastal Dune System Using Morphodynamic Modeling", Journal of Coastal Research In-Press; Received: 7 June 2015; Accepted: 10 June 2016; Revised: 10 October 2016; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-15-00102
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A special kind of diet
This is the time when I think most people are into all kinds of "DIET." I
am. Mine is a "healthy-lifestyle-diet" where I get to choose the kind of healthy food that I eat. That way, I don't feel deprived or limited. This has worked for me overtime. It didn't make me lose right away, but developing the habit of choosing healthy food has taught me self-discipline and resistance. Don't get me wrong, I still eat cakes and chocolates, but I make sure I just get a bite and not over indulge. My mom always says of cakes and sweets --- once on the lips but forever on the hips! How true, isn't it?
Having this mind made me think about my spiritual "diet"? Am I feeding heatlhy enough food for my spirit that will last me for eternity? if we, on the physical aspect, are careful enough not to harm our body, which we know for sure is here today but gone tomorrow, then what more of the spirit that will in eternity?
What we feed our soul and our spirit is what will keep us in the race, called life and life eternal. You see, If we neglect in keeping ourselves and our spirit "fit" then its like traversing the path of destruction.
The bible clearly tells us in Romans 12:2 to "not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the entire renewal of your mind!" We need to let God change the way we think. So how is this possible, then, you ask me? well, be careful with what you feed your spirit. Read the bible. It is the source of our strength and joy and wisdom. I am not against any inspirational books, but I believe the bible contains ALL the answers to all of life's questions.
Now how about that for spiritual food? It not only provides nourishment, but with it comes the gift of eternal life.
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ESU Students Impact Hurricane Help And Are Recognized for their Volunteerism
It's one thing to see photos and film footage of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy at the Jersey Shore. It's quite another to be in the middle of it, shoveling a path in neck-high sand so a family can get into their storm-ravaged house.
More than a dozen Sigma Pi fraternity brothers at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania learned the difference first-hand when they spent two weekends last fall clearing storm debris from parks in Manasquan and Union Beach, N.J., and helping residents remove ruined furnishings from their homes and yards.
For their efforts, Sigma Pi won the Amy Vojta Impact Award for Service and Philanthropy at the Northeast Greek Leadership Association Conference in Hartford, Conn., which ran Feb. 21-24, attracting 900 students representing scores of schools from Maine to Washington, D.C.
The devastation that ESU's Sigma Pi brothers saw during their relief work was both immense and personal. Kevin Skilton and seven fraternity brothers helped a retired police officer in Union Beach who couldn't get into his home because it was surrounded by mountains of debris.
"We were very focused on the task once we saw how bad it was," said Skilton, who is also vice president of the Interfraternity Council at ESU. "It took seven of us to remove a telephone pole from his yard."
They also recovered a wedding album which had been swept away in the storm and were able to return it to a family down the street.
Working in Manasquan, Frank Bricker led a group of fraternity brothers who did part-demolition, part-sanitation work and a whole lot of digging. After removing storm debris from parks and beaches, they went house to house helping residents remove their water-soaked cabinets and ruined belongings.
"I think we thought we were prepared until we actually saw it," Bricker said. "Two ladies — they had sand up to their window in their front yard. We shoveled a pathway for them."
Bricker's family had spent many summers on beaches there, just a stone's throw from the town of Brick, where they live. In the days right after Sandy hit, he told his fraternity brothers of his plans to go help with relief work, and it wasn't hard to convince them to pitch in.
Before going, Sigma Pi joined with the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority to do a coin-drop fundraiser at ESU, which raised $457 for the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.
Bricker's mother, Nancy, helped the fraternity brothers sign up for a work detail with a relief organization and put the young men up in the family's home, driving them from work site to work site.
In addition to Bricker and Skilton, ESU Sigma Pi brothers taking part were: Jeff Martino, Kevin Stumpf, Dave Reciniello, Greg Moore, Shane O'Conner, Kyle Berwick, Mike Eccleston, Michael Antorino, Anthony Albanese, Ryan Cleary, Joseph Cuevas, Devon Whittaker and Ryan Yusella.
Nancy Bricker said she was struck by how respectful the Sigma Pi brothers were of the feelings of homeowners who had lost so much.
"The compassion these boys shared by their actions and words with Sandy victims made me speechless," she said. "They impressed and touched all they met. The families they assisted were so very grateful for all they gave."
When the weather gets better, Sigma Pi plans to return for more relief work in the spring.
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God bless all of these young men! In this day and age of the "Me" generation you are an inspiration. Thank you!


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Noteworthy Chemistry
November 14, 2011
- Cyclo-p-phenylene emissions blue-shift as ring size increases
- Functional coatings give cellulose fibers a host of properties
- Should you use an acetyl or benzoyl protecting group?
- This ladder polymer takes up large amounts of hydrogen
- Biological materials inspire synthetic multiscale structures
- White organic light-emitting diodes with long lifetimes
- Core-extended terrylenes have optically active atropisomers
Cyclo-p-phenylene emissions blue-shift as the ring size increases. The emission color of an inorganic semiconductor quantum dot shifts bathochromically with increasing particle size (see figure). Similarly, the luminescence color of a linear p-phenylene (LPP) oligomer red-shifts with increasing chain length. [n]Cyclo-p-phenylenes (CPPs) are cyclic forms of LPPs, or "nanohoops". How does the emission color of CPPs change with ring size?
R. Jasti and co-workers at Boston University reported the synthesis of the first nanohoop, [12]CPP, in 2008 (Jasti, R., et al. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2008, 130, 17646–17647). The group has now prepared [7]CPP, a much smaller nanohoop, via successive orthogonal Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reactions.
The authors compared [7]CPP with [12]CPP and the recently prepared [8]CPP and found that the CPP emission trend is the reverse of quantum dots and LPPs. CPPs [7], [8], and [12] emit at 592, 540, and 450 nm, respectively, showing that CPP emission blue-shifts with increasing ring size. (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 15800–15802; Ben Zhong Tang)
Functional coatings give cellulose fibers a host of properties. A. Anthanassiou and colleagues at the Italian Institute of Technology (Lecce and Genoa) and the Italian National Research Council Institute of Nanoscience (Lecce) developed a simple, industrially scalable method for generating multifunctional waterproof cellulose fiber mats. They wetted cellulose fiber networks with biocompatible ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate (ECA) monomer solutions. ECA polymerization was initiated by atmospheric moisture and surface hydroxyl groups under ambient conditions.
The resulting recyclable cellulose sheets retained their fiber network morphology with poly(ethyl-2-cyanoacrylate) (PECA)–coated individual fibers. The PECA-functionalized cellulose sheets are water-resistant.
The degree of hydrophobicity can be modulated by adding plant wax or poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) to the ECA solution to form a PECA cladding "decorated" with these hydrophobic particles. For example, including 20 wt% PTFE particles made the sheets superhydrophobic and self-cleaning.
The authors also showed that a plant wax–PECA coating on printing paper retains the dimensionality of the sheet and makes the paper water-repellent. They added other properties—luminescence, magnetic responsiveness, and bacterial resistance—to the cellulose sheets by incorporating quantum dots, magnetic nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticles, respectively, into the PECA fiber coating. (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2011, 3, 4024–4031; LaShanda Korley)
Should you use an acetyl or benzoyl protecting group in the synthesis of apricitabine? Apricitabine [2-(R)-hydroxymethyl-4-(R)-(cytosine-1'-yl)-1,3-oxathiolane] is an HIV reverse transcriptase polymerase inhibitor being developed by J. J. Deadman and coauthors at Advanced Medical Technologies (Scoresby, Australia), the University of Melbourne, and Avexa (Melbourne) to treat AIDS. The authors synthesized it from 2-(R)-benzoyloxymethyl-1,3-oxathiolane by oxidizing the sulfide group to a sulfoxide, coupling the sulfoxide with N-protected cytosine, and deprotecting the intermediate. The 2-(R) stereocenter comes from the starting material, but the 4-(R) center is generated during the nonstereospecific coupling step.
When N-acetylcytosine is used in the coupling step, the initial product must be deprotected and then converted to the p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) salt, which crystallizes as a conglomerate. The N-benzoyl intermediate obtained from coupling with N-benzoylcytosine crystallizes as a conglomerate, which eliminates the need for making the p-TsOH salt. (Org. Process Res. Dev. 2011, 15, 763–773; Will Watson)
This ladder polymer takes up large amounts of hydrogen. Spiro(fluorene-9,9'-xanthene) (1) is easily prepared and has high thermal and oxidative stability. Because of its rigid, contorted (nonplanar) spiro structure, polymers based on 1 might be expected to have intrinsic microporosity and large specific surface areas.
B.-H. Han and coauthors at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (Beijing), Yangzhou University (China), and Central China Normal University (Wuhan) realized the potential of this structural scaffold for gas sorption. They report a series of four ladder-type copolymers synthesized from brominated monomers 2 and 3 with Suzuki or Sonogashira–Hagihara coupling techniques. Copolymer 4 showed the greatest hydrogen uptake ability in the test series.
The authors studied the gas sorption characteristics of the copolymers. The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller specific surface area for 4 is 965 m2/g, with a dominant pore size distribution of 0.6–0.8 nm. This result is consistent with reports that pore diameters in this range are optimal for hydrogen adsorption at low pressures.
The hydrogen uptake capacity of 4, based on gravimetric hydrogen adsorption isotherms, is 2.22 wt% at 1.0 bar and 77 K. This value is among the highest reported for porous organic polymers and is competitive with such high-efficiency porous materials as activated carbon (2.40 wt%) and metal–organic frameworks (2.59 wt%).
The authors suggest that the high hydrogen uptake of 4 is the result of its high specific surface area, the location of heteroatoms in the spiro scaffold, and a narrow pore size distribution. These features may be useful in future designs of high-efficiency porous materials for gas storage. (Macromolecules 2011, 44, 7987–7993; W. Jerry Patterson)
Our knowledge and understanding of hierarchical structures in organisms have been enriched significantly in recent years. The secrets of structure–property relationships in natural systems have been slowly unveiled with the assistance of improved characterization techniques at the micro- and nanoscales.
The "lotus effect" refers to the high degree of hydrophobicity exhibited by lotus leaves. The leaves have tiny papillae on their surfaces; each papilla is covered by a hydrophobic material that repels water droplets. Aqueous particles can roll freely with little association, collect debris, and clean the leaves. In contrast, papillae on rice leaves are assembled anisotropically, so that water can flow only in one direction. These natural assemblies and hydrophobic properties can be applied to materials design.
K. Liu and L. Jiang* at Beihang University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (both in Beijing) summarize nature's remarkable hydrophobic effects and the corresponding synthetic structures. They recommend that researchers continue to investigate unique biological properties and that they design multifunctional materials inspired by two or more biological materials. (ACS Nano 2011, 5, 6786−6790; Sally Peng Li)
Make white organic light-emitting diodes with long lifetimes by controlling charge recombination zones. A major concern in the manufacture of white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs) is the products' life spans. In spite of much research, it remains a difficult challenge. A team led by Y. Qiu at Tsinghua University (Beijing) developed an elegant strategy to make WOLEDs with unprecedentedly long lifetimes.
The key to the team's strategy is controlling the recombination zones in WOLEDs. They deposited an extra blue-light–emitting layer (BLEL) on top of a mixed-host BLEL to prevent the holes from penetrating into the electron-transporting layer and to better confine carrier recombination. In this way, the researchers prepared a WOLED with a lifetime of >150,000 h at an initial brightness of 1000 cd/m2. They observed almost no color shift in the electroluminescent spectrum of the long-lived device after an accelerated aging test. (Adv. Funct. Mater. 2011, 21, 3540–3545; Ben Zhong Tang)
Core-extended terrylenes have optically active atropisomers. Atropisomeric chromophores, a class of chiral substances, can be defined as stereoisomers in which the element of chirality is not located on an atom, but on a molecular plane or axis. Most of these chiral molecules lack adequate conformational stability to be isolated as discrete isomers: For example, some perylenetetracarboxdiimides apparently form stereoisomers, but the racemization energy barrier is too low to form enantiomerically pure compounds.
C. Li, K. MÜllen, and coauthors at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Mainz, Germany), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Qingdao), and the J. Gutenberg University of Mainz developed a procedure to extend the terrylenediimide aromatic core (1) and create unsubstituted tetranaphthoterrylenetetracarboxdiimides (2). (Terrylene is formally tribenzo[de,kl,rst]pentaphene; Tf is trifluoromethanesulfonyl; TMS is trimethylsilyl; dba is dibenzylideneacetone.)
Product 2 exists in three isomeric forms, two of which [(P)-2b and (M)-2b] are highly stable atropoenantiomers with enough conformational stability to allow complete enantiomeric separation. The authors separated structure 2a from the two atropoenantiomers by using standard silica chromatography. Atropisomers (P)-2b and (M)-2b were separated via chiral HPLC, in which they appeared as two distinct peaks on the chromatogram. Absolute configurations of these isomers were assigned on the basis of circular dichroism spectra and quantum chemical calculations.
The two atropisomers interconvert little even at temperatures as high as 80 °C. The unusual properties of these isomers originate from sterically induced bending of the four naphtho groups out of the molecular plane.
The authors suggest that (P)-2b and (M)-2b may be useful for chiral molecular switches. Another application may be single-molecule chiroptical spectroscopy because of the atropisomers' strong absorption and fluorescence of visible light and their conformational stability. (Org. Lett. 2011, 13, 5528–5531; W. Jerry Patterson)


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Dear Mr. Yaeger,
The purpose of this letter is to thank you for your efforts on behalf of West Point's Black & Gold Leadership Forum and the Academy's Basketball programs. The cadets and faculty members are extremely appreciative of your having taken the time to engage us in a very personal way. Numerous cadets have commented on the power of your message and extraordinary storytelling ability. The cogent distillation of leadership tenets, gleaned from observing a wide array of leaders over the years, provided everyone some tangible takeaways and reflection opportunities. On a personal note, your willingness to share intimate details of your own life journey made the day's conversations even more impactful. Suffice it to say, none of us will ever forget your time on campus!
Our Nation depends on growing a competent cadre of future leaders for its sustained success. At West Point, we are privileged to play a role in developing such leaders. Thank you once again for your efforts on behalf of Academy and its mission. Your willingness to assist others serves as a worthy exemplar for our cadets.
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There is something very comforting about the way a novel feels in your hands, a feeling made much more involved while perusing the pages of Mengyu Chen's publication in-progress. The project is initially taking the form of an interactive comic book in which the use of one's hands plays an integral role.
These images are taken from motion sequences of experimental pop-ups in action. Some require two hands to achieve the desired animated effect to create convincing scenes depicting a paper airplane being thrown, a seed germinating in a person's palm, a firecracker alighting and a pinwheel unraveling. Black card was used for the backing of each board and cut and illustrated white paper pieces introduce the subjects. It will be fascinating to see how Jenny (Mengyu) Chen's creations are translated into print.
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On 29th March, the first motor yacht of the Granturismo range was launched at ISA Yachts' facility in Ancona and christened Philmi.
The GranTurismo was created to respond to a market demand for steel/aluminum displacement yachts with a balance between their internal and external areas, to the great benefit of the exterior design of the yacht itself. The GranTurismo concept was presented to the yachting community in September 2011 at the Monaco Yacht Show and the contract for the construction of the first 43 meter GT was signed 6 months later, in March 2012 and is the second sale in the GranTurismo range.
The increase of dimensions allows having exceptional internal volumes for a yacht of this size. Light is a major feature in the crisp interior design by Sandrine Melot. Two large skylights in the main saloon and the Owner cabin enhance the white and light gray decoration where plenty of leather by Foglizzo cover walls, ceilings, and the Owner cabin's floor. In the stern area a gym opens onto a large swim platform while an athwart-ships tender garage hosts the tender.
M/Y PHILMI is a 2-decks steel/aluminum displacement motor yacht which main features are her very eye-catching design, excellent performance, extremely good range, and extreme comfort: the ideal yacht for a very demanding owner. PHILMI draws the attention for her strong and sporty lines and very elegant personality. The sleek hull features a plumb bow which allows making the most of the yacht's length. Powered by 2 CAT engines, this 43-meter yacht designed by Andrea Vallicelli, can reach 17 knots max and cruises at 15 knots, with a range of 2800 nm at cruising speed. With 4 cabins plus the master, it accommodates 10 guests.
Interior design is by Sandrine Melot. This is the second yacht that Sandrine Melot has undertaken for the same owner. Since building his first boat, he has got married and this project is a tribute to the couple and to their love. The name of the boat which combines their names is a symbol of this and when you pronounce it, it sounds also like "feel me" and therefore contributes to the atmosphere of love and passion. The owners were very involved in the choice of every component both technical and decorative.
If there is a theme to highlight, it is the progression, the evolution, distilled in various decorative details. The palette is wide with dominant warm colors. The pale gray wood links the different spaces and their respective color themes. A maximum of natural light was accomplished by the use of skylights where possible. The bar is a masterpiece featuring a center piece designed by Sandrine Melot and specially made by Swarovski. Another masterpiece worth mentioning is the sculpture of the main saloon and the paintings of the guest cabins by the French artist Stephane Pencreac'h.
The outdoor areas are extremely generous for a boat of this size. The exterior furniture and decorative panels were specially designed for this project. The fly bridge is a particularly successful space. The bar featuring a column of ice which appears transparent but in the evening reveals its colors. Circular sun pads, integrated into the teak "beach", beside the Jacuzzi, enjoy the shade of adjustable canopies.
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She said the Army's decision to require bidding agencies or consortiums of agencies to have at least $350 billion in billings violates a congressional directive to expand use of minority agencies and media. The Michigan Democrat, also charged by the Congressional Black Caucus to look into minority ad issues, promised to "make a lot of noise" both in her caucus and in Latino caucuses if the Army didn't act.
"I urge you to look at the ad contract," Rep. Kilpatrick told members of a House Appropriations Committee panel. "It does not meet the goals we set out."
Rep. Kilpatrick, who serves on the parent House Appropriations Committee, last year helped write a directive into the Defense Department's appropriation bill requiring the military services to use more minority agencies and media.
The public denunciation of the Army followed a private meeting between Rep. Kilpatrick and Army Secretary Louis Caldera in which Mr. Caldera defended the advertising contracting process. Rep. Kilpatrick told the House panel she left "very disillusioned."
"I was disappointed that he didn't believe that $350 million in billings was going to be problematic, in that he was going to rule out the very companies that the language in the law seeks to include."
Army officials did not return repeated requests for comment. They have said that one reason they are reviewing the account is to give the Army more flexibility. The lead agency is now Y&R Advertising, New York. The current contract requires any advertising greater than $10,000 to be done by Y&R. Under the contract being prepared, the Army would have more leeway to award contracts for projects to local agencies.
The Army is also planning to tie some of its agency compensation to recruitment success. Y&R has withdrawn from the agency search.
When 40% of Army recruits are minorities and the Army has missed recruitment targets, it makes little sense for the Army to eliminate minority agencies from applying as prime contractors, Rep. Kilpatrick said.
"I don't think they will meet the targets unless [Army officials] do something different," she said. "There are several minority businesses who can do the work. We do not need the $350 million arbitrary floor."


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Walter Lebeduik Sr., 61, of 1904 Eleventh St., Bethlehem Township, died Wednesday in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Genevieve (Raczkowski) Lebeduik.
He was a driver for Bethlehem Steel Corp. before retiring in 1977.
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2006 Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, from Marlborough New Zealand ($13). Not going to blather on, but it's a lovely wine! Light, crisp, a tiny bit acidic. I had it with a thai chicken curry and the spiciness DID overpower the wine a bit. Wish I had drank a riesling with my meal instead, but it was still a very enjoyable pairing. I used argon gas to save the wine for today... tried some and it tasted remarkably figgy and a little nutty. A nice improvement. Tonight I had the SB with roasted herb chicken which was very tasty indeed!
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Loving God, redeem our blindness and transform it into trust in You. Amen.
David is the dominant human character in Israel's narrative, rivalled perhaps only by Moses. In the text, he is called "a man after God's own heart" (1 Sam 13:14). He is depicted as a valorous warrior, a righteous and effective king both in battle and in civil and criminal justice, he is a poet and musician traditionally credited for composing many of the psalms. David's reign ushered in a golden era in the history of the new United Kingdom of Israel, including his capture of Jerusalem and its establishment as the national capital in about 1000 BCE.[1]
The story of the rise of David, beginning with the passage that we read today, makes it clear that God is in charge, and has no qualms about using untraditional methods of discerning new leadership. God tells Samuel that God has provided for another king of Israel.
God sends Samuel to anoint a new king – a mission that amounts to treason as Saul was still the reigning monarch. Furthermore, when Samuel asks God what to tell the suspicious and frightened elders of Bethlehem when they ask about the purpose of his visit, God tells Samuel to lie.
As the story unfolds, and Samuel rejects each of the first seven sons of Jesse, it seems like his mission is a failure.
Although both God and the reader know that this part of the story is not a failure, but more like a period of waiting.[2] It is a preliminary stage - not an ending.
Eventually, Yahweh identifies the youngest son, the nobody, the forgotten one who was tending the sheep, as the anointed one.
In this drama, God reaffirms God's commitment to the lowly, but also asserts divine authority to do unexpected and strange things like working outside the channels of the old agencies of governance.
God chooses to work outside the proper processes and administrative procedures, proposing an alternative to the world of monopoly and exclusion.[3]
The story of David raises a central question: what is it that earns David the title 'a man after God's own heart'? What does God see in David's heart?
Vision is a key theme that runs throughout this passage.
At the beginning of the passage, it says that God has provided a king, but in Hebrew the word 'to see' is used, which could be translated as "I have seen to providing a king".[4] In v. 7, the verb 'to see' occurs five times.
This story also contains an element of irony, as Samuel, referred to as a 'seer', relies in vain, on his human sight as he tries to discern which of Jesse's sons is called to the monarchy.[5]
God reminds Samuel that God does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.
Scripture does not tell us what God sees in David's heart. If we follow the arc of David's career, we see military victories, political savvy, charisma as well as honesty and humility when it comes to his failings, but we also see instances of abuse of power, personal tragedy and blindness to dysfunction within his own family.[6] One scholar even calls him a "bloodthirsty over-sexed bandit."[7]
But despite David's imperfections, God sees something valuable in David's heart and works through him to build a golden era in Israel's history.
[Rather than explore theories of what was in David's heart, I would like to reflect on the difference between our vision and God's vision.]
There are things planted within us that sometimes the world is not able to see, and sometimes that we ourselves are not able to see.
A few weeks ago I watched a documentary called 'The Music of Strangers.' It chronicles the development of a project dreamed up by world renowned cello player, Yo-Yo Ma.
The Silk Road Ensemble is a musical collective of over 50 musicians, composers, visual artists and storytellers from Eurasian cultures – inspired by the [historical and multicultural] legacy of the Silk Road – the ancient network of trade routes that for centuries provided cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the East and West. This route transported goods, like silk, but also became a vehicle for religions, philosophies, and technologies.[8]
The Silk Road Ensemble is an experiment showing the world another way of being a global community. It showcases collaboration between a variety of cultures; allowing something new and different to emerge from transcending boundaries of ethnicity and era.
At the beginning of the project, Yo-Yo Ma and other colleagues sought out some of the most talented musicians from China, Iran, Syria, and Armenia amongst others. They extended invitations to these musicians to join them for a retreat and had no idea what to expect.
In response to the music that emerged from these projects, they faced criticism. Critics accused the group of diluting traditional music and disrespecting the cultures of the musical traditions that participated in project.
Despite the criticism, Yo-Yo Ma describes how his belief in the value of this project was strengthened in the wake of the events of 9/11.
The documentary follows a few key musicians, one of whom was called Kayhan, a kamancheh player, a traditional Iranian instrument. He left Iran when he was 17, because his parents were concerned for his safety. He worked on farms in Turkey, ex-Yugoslavia and Italy, and eventually wound up in the U.S. He described his life here as hard, needing to work as a taxi driver or a factory worker to make ends meet.
The documentary chronicles the stories of incredibly talented musicians, who in the eyes of most other inhabitants of the North American cities they lived in, were seen as foreigners, the immigrant working poor, with no idea of their gifts until seeing them perform in the Silk Road Ensemble.
There is a way in which we humans are often blinded by the structures and systems we have in place, the apparent poverty of a person, their race, their education, their age or whatever other label we apply when we encounter someone.
There is a blindness that clouds human vision, but God is not afflicted with the same cloudiness of sight.
The story of David's anointing shows us that God disregards those outward things. And when God does confusing things like calling a young shepherd boy from a small town to be king, it invites us to wonder about the things we miss, as we rush around with our preconceived or unexamined notions and judgments, about ourselves and each other.
Not only does this blindness apply to our interpersonal relationships or our relationships with ourselves, but also to our work and the work that God is doing in the world.
And while that can sound like judgment, I actually hear it as hopeful.
Our blindness allows us to lean into our faith that God is doing more than we can imagine. Something may seem like an end, but to God it might also be a beginning. Something may seem like a failure, but to God it might be a success. Something may seem like the darkness of night, but to God it might be the moment just before daybreak.
My lack of sight gives me hope that there is more than I can see, more than I can imagine, and that gives me courage to be faithful, trusting that God is using it all to bring life.
This prayer, said at a Catholic mass for deceased priests, speaks to the hope that we can have even with our limited sight: "It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view. The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision. We accomplish in our lifetime only a tiny fraction of the magnificent enterprise that is God's work.
Nothing we do is complete, which is a way of saying that the kingdom always lies beyond us. No statement says all that could be said. No prayer fully expresses our faith. No confession brings perfection. No pastoral visit brings wholeness. No program accomplishes the church's mission. No set of goals and objectives includes everything. This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces far beyond our capabilities. We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that… It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest. We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders; ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own. Amen."[9]
[1] Brueggemann, W. David's Truth. P. 1.
[2] Brueggemann, W. David's Truth. P. 10.
[3] Brueggemann, W. David's Truth. P. 12.
[4] Working preacher, Rolf Jacobsen.
[5] Working preacher, Rolf Jacobsen.
[6] Brueggemann, W. David's Truth. P. 13.
[7] Brueggemann, W. David's Truth. P. 4.
[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road
[9] http://www.journeywithjesus.net/PoemsAndPrayers/Ken_Untener_A_Future_Not...


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A rhea chick and its father stroll around the rheas' outside exhibit at the birdhouse of the Smithsonian's National Zoo. This rhea chick, along with three brothers and sisters, hatched at the National Zoo on April 20 and has been raised by its father. Although this parenting behavior is unusual, male rheas build the nest, incubate the eggs, and raise the chicks after they hatch. The bird originally comes from South America and can grow to be over five feet tall. Credit: Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonian's National Zoo How will the only male rhea at the Smithsonian's National Zoo spend Father's Day? He will spend it much like he has spent the past eight weeks: as a proud papa nurturing and caring for his four chicks born April 20. This is the first time in some 30 years that rhea chicks have hatched at the Zoo.
"The birth of these chicks comes at a time when the number of rheas in zoos is declining," said Zoo biologist Sara Hallager. "By developing a rhea studbook--an official record relating to the animal's history--we are hoping to ensure that knowledge relating to their husbandry is retained and to stimulate further interest in the birds both inside and outside of zoos."
Besides the bird's monumental size, the males' parenting behavior is rather unusual. The male bird hatches and raises the young. After mating, the male builds a nest and incubates the eggs. Once the eggs are hatched, he continues to rear the chicks, guarding them from any potential threat—including humans and even female rheas—for the first six months.
A large, flightless bird, the rhea is native to South America and is part of the family of birds known as ratites, which also includes the ostrich, emu, kiwi and cassowary. Rheas are often mistaken for ostriches because they share similar characteristics, including large feathers and a similar facial structure, and grow to an impressive size. The Zoo's male rhea stands 5 feet 8 inches and its two females are between 4 1/2 and 5 feet tall. __IMAGE_2
"The dad is doing a great job," Hallager said. "First-time parents sometimes don't know what to do. With this guy, it's pure instinct."
In the fall, the four birds—two males and two females—will find permanent homes at zoos in the U.S.
Until then, the National Zoo's entire rhea family—the male, two females and four chicks—may be viewed at the outside exhibit at the Birdhouse (between the flamingoes and cassowaries) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
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Before I even begin to talk about this great weekend I want to say that without the people that I got to meet, hang out and just share this wonderful experience this would have simply been a good time; instead this will be one of those memories that stays with you for the rest of your life. We were lucky enough to have 10+ members of our guild joining the festivities!
Even though Blizzard does do an excellent job to get people what they need quickly, there are lines… tons of them. While there is a lot of stuff to do and see while there, you at one point or another will be stuck in line somewhere. The only way to avoid them is to know the schedule extremely well, but honestly I did not see any of the cool stuff (or where they gave free stuff) without a line after the opening cermonies were over. The problem with the lines behind the obvious waiting and waiting is that some or our fellow geeks have not found it important to break the stereotype and some of them still don't know what deodorant is. It was not horrible but I am not a fan of smelling people. Who knows maybe there is a niche market there to make some quick soap/deodorant combo that can help some of this people out. Thankfully there were plenty of hand sanitizing locations all over the convention center that at least made me feel better about touching keyboards and just overall other surfaces.
Everyone that we did had to interact to in lines and just standing around was extremely friendly and it was very easy to strike up a conversation. We had a big group of people, but others would approach us and ask us questions about our guild or what classes we played. It was very cool to have people just be so friendly and willing to just have a good laugh with you.
The only other negative thing was that their announcements were not earthshattering. I was really looking forward to them announcing something big like what their next MMO is going to be about, but they kept everything very current and concentrated on the release of Cataclysm and SCII related announcements. While they did unveil that Diablo III is going to have a PvP component to it and it looked amazing, revealing what the last playable class "Demon Hunter" was going to be was about it.
Being able to play their upcoming games was probably the most organized and what you could do in less than an hour. Everthing else that was related to a line felt like a ride at an amusement park, minutes upon minutes of waiting for just a 45 second thrill.
Now lets talk about the awesome. 95% of the people that dressed up really put months worth of effort into it. It was amazing to see the dedication some people put into their costumes. I thought this was going to be just a handful of people that knew what they were doing and lots of bad rushed jobs, but no; there were some serious costume makers there doing actual leather work and complicated things that were just jaw dropping. I think 3 of them were actually provided by blizzard and they were simply amazing, but the fan made ones really showcased dedication and sometimes humor. I would say that surprisingly the costumes were my favorite part of the convention.
Jay Mohr has been the host of Blizzcon and appearently last year he was a little under the influence of alcohol which he made fun of saying that he was just simply nervous and not drunk. The first night was the costume/dance contest. You do get to see most of the costumes up close from just walking around and they love to have their picture taken, but if you want to really see them all you must attend this event where they all get to walk on stage. The problem is that some of the get ups are quite elaborate and get heavy and toward the end of the night you could see some of the people having a real hard time moving on them. Nobody from the costume contest actually tripped on stage which was amazing to me.
After that part of the show finished the dance contest started and it was a riot. Basically every in game race/sex combination has their own dance emote in World of Warcraft. You type /dance and they characters go to town. Well now the humans behind the strings get to show their ability to move themselves with some comical consequences. I could seriously not stop laughing during some of the dances and some of the performances were just genious. The whole night was without incident until a kid who was getting really into his dance (and getting some amazing hang time to his jumps) actually ruptured a ligament. I am happy to report that he is "all good" and was at the convention the next day.
The next thing on my favorite list was the PvP tournaments. To see some of those people battle it out in front of an audience is amazing. Their level of skill at the game is just unreal. I was glad to see one of the North American teams make it so high in the later, but Asia simply dominates when it comes to competitive gaming. I would say that it is one of the things you should not miss!


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2015 Mazda MX-5: What's Old Is New Again
For those of us old enough to remember 1990, it was the beginning of an era of excitement and fun, questionable fashion and great music, Ninja Turtles and Rugrats, and some new crazy thing called the internet (anyone have an email address with the suffix "@compuserve.com"? And, in the first year of that decade, Mazda debuted their rendition of a very simple but effective car concept: The two-seat roadster. Fast forward a quarter century and look around. Fashion has somehow morphed back into the 1980s, music is… interesting, people have the internet on their watches, the Rugrats are gone, and the Ninja Turtles are back. In all that time, Mazda has seen its little roadster evolve into a car that is amazingly different and yet the spitting image of the car that started it all 25 years ago.
For 2015, the Mazda debuts its fourth generation Miata, now called the MX-5, and it's better than ever. The MX-5 has survived everything from the Jurassic Era of overweight, monstrous, super-gas-guzzling-SUVs, and then the emergence of the super-green-I-need-to-stay-under-30mph-to-not-use-gas-in-my-Prius-era. It's been a wild ride, to say the least, and the little Mazda just keeps buzzing right along through history. The fourth-gen is actually slightly smaller than the car it replaces, a half-inch lower and a shorter wheelbase, but it does feel bigger inside, thanks to a bit more headroom, higher door sills, and lower seats; they all help give the car a more solid and fuller feel than the go-kart vibe of the first-gen car. Visually, the new MX-5 looks like it's taken quite a few cues from the both the Honda S2000 as well as the Jaguar F-Type—both excellent role models to have.
The fourth-gen MX-5 is powered by an all-aluminum 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 with VVT that produces 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. No turbos, no supercharger, just a well-tuned naturally aspirated motor that fits this little car very nicely. And while those low numbers may deter some people (like your humble author oh-so-many years ago), don't let low output numbers make you think that a car can't be fun to drive if it doesn't have 500 horsepower. Sure, this little Mazda has only a little more horsepower than a big lawn mower, but with only with about 2300 pounds to haul around, two liters feels more than adequate. The MX-5 isn't a pure speedster in the way a Corvette ZO6 may be, but it doesn't embarrass itself either. 0–60 mph comes up in a very impressive 5.8 seconds, 0–100 takes 16.7 seconds, while the quarter mile traps at a very respectable14.5 seconds @ 94.2 mph (almost half a second quicker than a Subaru BRZ). Not too shabby, Miat… er… MX-5. Power is channeled through either a very satisfying 6-speed manual or a more city-friendly 6-speed auto with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles. 11-inch front and rear disc brakes help the MX-5 stop from 60–0 mph in 111 feet. Around the slalom the MX-5 shines; thanks to that very low curb weight and a very optimal weight distribution of 52/48% front/rear, the Mazda pulls an average of 0.97g, which is just short of spectacular. Oh, and another area where that non-turbo, non-gas-guzzling little motor stands out? At the fuel pump. The MX-5 has an EPA tested 27/34/30 city/highway/combined mpg, which is very good for normal cars, and amazing for a sports car this side of a BMW I8.
Three versions of the MX-5 are available to potential buyers. The Sport version starts at $24,915 and its main features include 16-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, and daytime running lights. Other basic "features" include power windows, a basic 6-speaker sound system (with USB hookup), A/C, cloth-trimmed seats, dual front and side air bags, and leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel. With a starting price of $28,600, the Club version ups the ante a bit with 17-inch Dark Gunmetal wheels, the same LED headlights, but a Mazda Connect infotainment system connected to a 9-speaker Bose Stereo that includes headrest speakers so you can enjoy your tunes even with the top down. A front air dam, rear lip spoiler, and sportier-looking black cloth seats with red stitching. And, if that's not enough, the Grand Touring version, which starts at $30,065 gets you 17-inch Dark Silver aluminum wheels, automatic climate control, leather-trimmed heated seats, rain-sensing wipers, a Mazda navigation system, and a host of safety nannies like blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and a lane departure warning system, as well as an adaptive front lighting system and high beam control.
The 2015 Mazda MX-5 is a testament to what can come when one does not waiver from knowing who you are. The Miata-turned-MX-5 has stayed true to itself for 25 years and counting. It never gave in to fads, or acquiesced to waxing and waning consumer whims, or corporate decrees. No, it stubbornly or steadfastly (depending on your vantage point and how you feel about the car) remained a simple pleasure. A small car with a small fun engine, enough to pull around a small bit of weight in the open air of some twisty country backroad, or a Saturday jaunt to the beach, or any other set of circumstances where the main goal is to enjoy oneself on the way to wherever. The MX-5 has certainly seen its fair share of wackiness over the years in the automotive industry, and, while no one can tell the future for sure, something tells us that in another 25 years there will be at least one car we can probably count on to not go the way of the Power Rangers.
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A recent issue of the AARP magazine had a short article titled "Why Do I Feel Isolated?" The article cited several situations that can lead to isolation. Among them are caregiver responsibilities, physical limitations, lack of transportation, no access to the Internet, and family and friends who are too far away or too busy. While reading the article, I realized that the senior center and its partners can help with many of these situations of isolation.
The senior center is located at the corner of 10th and Jones streets. We have a huge parking lot with numerous handicapped parking spaces. The entrance at the southeast corner of the building has an automatic door and no steps. The back entrance on the west side has only one step. Our building has a large, open room, wide hallways and handicapped restrooms. We can accommodate physical limitations. Our building has six computers with Internet access available to the public. Set up an email account and communicate with family and friends nearby or far away. Call 272-3620 for more information.
A big obstacle cited was lack of transportation. In Garden City, lack of transportation is not an issue. We have the Mini Buses which will pick you up at your front door and drop you off at your destination. A brief application is required for the Mini Bus. The City Link buses make hourly loops throughout Garden City. Transfers are available to make it possible to get from one route to another. Fees vary depending on the service. Call 272-3626 for more information.
Need some relief from caregiver responsibilities? Our friends at Legacy Senior Services can help. Call Stephanie Metheney at 277-7112 for more information. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. They accept customers as drop-ins or on a regular ongoing basis.
The AARP Foundation plans to learn how to help with these issues of isolation. In Garden City, we don't need to wait for AARP. Pick up the phone. Don't sit at home. Staying in touch is good for your health.
Christmas dinner
Our annual Christmas dinner sponsored by Commerce Bank will be on Thursday, with entertainment at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Tickets are required. Stop by the senior center office to get your ticket.
Thanks for help
This year, 2012, is the 40th anniversary of Meals on Wheels in Garden City. Many thanks to the volunteers from Judy Whitehill's Garden City Community College nutrition class, RSVP volunteers, Jamie Hitchcock and Duane Riley, who delivered Meals on Wheels last week.
Are you interested in helping with Meals on Wheels? Substitute drivers are always needed. If you would like to help, call Patti at 272-3620 or 260-6282.
Transit news
It is time to renew your eligibility to ride the Mini Bus in 2013. Be sure to ask the next time you schedule the bus. Don't delay so you don't lose your service!
Never ridden the Mini Bus? Get an application now before the weather turns bad. Let us do the driving.
Scheduled activities
Thursday, the TOPS Club will meet at 8:30 a.m., followed by art class at 10 a.m. Join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon sponsored by Commerce Bank. Tickets are required for lunch. Stay and play bingo at 1 p.m. The Ambassador Singers practice at 1 p.m. Life Writing group meets at 1 p.m. Zumba begins at 5:30 p.m. Yoga begins at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, the day begins with line dancing at 8:30 a.m. Craft Shop check-in/out is from 10 a.m. to noon. A nurse from St. Catherine Hospital will be here from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bridge starts at 12:45 p.m.
Saturday has Prairie Land Food pick-up at noon. The pool room is open from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday has duplicate bridge at 2 p.m.
Monday begins with walking at 8:30 a.m. The Humdinger Band meets at 12:30 p.m. Double pinochle begins at 12:30 p.m. Zumba starts at 5:30 p.m. Duplicate bridge begins at 7 p.m.
Tuesday has gentle exercises at 11 a.m. Pitch starts at 12:30 p.m. Bridge begins at 1:15 p.m. The senior center board of directors meets at 2 p.m.
Dec. 19 has line dancing at 8:30 a.m. Library outreach is at 11:30 a.m. Pinochle begins at 12:30 p.m. The Inez Wasinger Free Dance sponsored by Dr. Michael Baughman and Sandhill Orthopedic and Sports Medicine will begin at 7:30 p.m. Music is provided by the Ortiz Band. Bring finger food for the break.
Lunch menus
Lunch is served at noon.
Thursday: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, winter vegetables, roll, cranberry crunch dessert.
Friday: Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, oriental vegetables, wheat bread, pineapple tidbits.
Monday: Beef and macaroni, peas and carrots, wheat roll, mandarin oranges.
Tuesday: Fish, au gratin potatoes, cabbage, wheat roll, cranberry crunch.
Dec. 19: Smothered steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread.
Check out our website at www.seniorcenterfc.com.


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When I first heard that Ferragamo had 'Origami' tote, I was wondering what it looked like. After I saw it, I gotta admit that I absolutely love it… I think it's pretty cool though. I knew it would be something about folding, so yeah, basically this US$1,890 beauty is designed with folded leather detailing, which I think simply elegant!
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According to a new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Monday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton leads Gov. Chris Christie by a double-digit margin among registered New Jersey voters in a hypothetical 2016 presidential matchup.
The poll found that 49 percent of voters would support Clinton, while just 39 percent of voters would back Christie. Clinton has enjoyed similar hypothetical leads among New Jersey voters in other polls conducted over the past year.
Furthermore, the poll found that, while Clinton has a 56 percent favorability rating among voters in the Garden State, Christie hovers at just 44 percent, down from 65 percent at the start of 2014.
RELATED: Source: Christie to keynote 2015 N.J. Chamber 'Walk to Washington' dinner
"It probably makes sense that there is little movement in a hypothetical match-up two years before the actual election," poll director and Rutgers University professor David Redlawsk said. "Still, Christie starts down double-digits in his home state if both he and Clinton are the nominees."
At 63 percent, a majority of New Jersey voters believe Christie will decide to run for president and 55 percent believe the governor's decision-making as of late has been geared toward a bid for the White House rather than focused on New Jersey.
However, just 41 percent of voters believe Christie's frequent travels out-of-state for fundraising and campaigning has negatively impacted his ability to govern. The majority of voters, some 52 percent, believe Christie's travels have had no impact on his duties.
The poll also found that, among New Jersey voters, Christie and Clinton are partisan favorites in their respective hypothetical primary challenges.
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We tried to talk about some other news this week, but really Chris Roberts' return was the only thing dominating our minds. If you haven't watched the trailer for Squadron 42, do it now! Frankly, even if you haven't, watch it again! We chat about our love of space sims, discuss the extensive opportunities presented by Star Citizen's ambitious concept, and dream of freelancing across the stars.
Elsewhere, we try and assess whether or not Gordon Freeman really is "creepy as hell", we briefly look at the Windows 8 Store's restrictive 18+ rating policy, and Jon's arm falls off.
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Anna Paquin Steps Out Before Stephen Moyer's 'Sound of Music' Live Airing!
Anna Paquin hails down a cab as she steps out for the day in New York City on Thursday (December 5).
The 31-year-old actress was seen just hours before her husband Stephen Moyer and the rest of the cast of The Sound of Music Live take the stage for their special performance tonight on NBC.
"I want to watch as it's happening – that's magic. We live in a world where we have the ability to watch live, and yet we don't do that very often," Stephen told the LA Times.
Be sure to catch The Sound of Music Live, starring Carrie Underwood, Audra McDonald and more, tonight on NBC.
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Below new research by the Barna group on the continued decline of Christianity in America. I was shocked and sobered to find that of the 100 cities listed every major area in New York ( save Binghampton) is in the top 21. My current city, Rochester New York, being at 21.
While I'm not that surprised as every church in my region seems to be in decline, it has strengthened my resolve to hold the line on the gospel.
Many respond to stats like this, and wonder what the church has to do to become relevant again. They lament at old church models, and point to new cooler ones as the answer to the question of our lost relevance. I want to assure you, that asking that question is in fact why we are where we are.
Jesus, the firstborn from the dead, who spoke creation into existence and formed Adam with his bare hands, who holds the church in His hands and upholds all things by the word of His power, will never lose relevance.
The church is in decline for a number of reasons, but the foremost being clear. We as a church have worried too much about saying what people want to hear to keep them in the building, that we have forgotten to declare the needed relevance, though sometimes hard to swallow, truth of Jesus Christ and His Gospel. The Gospel is offensive to the world. The Gospel is like putting iodine on an open wound. It hurts and stings like crazy, but it kills the infection and seals the wound for rapid healing.
For me as a pastor of a church is western New York, this only strengthens my resolve. We need to preach Christ! We need to live Christ! We need to declare Him in his present love and in His future return. My life must represent His message of tender love and meekness He showed to beggars and prostitutes, while flashing His tremendous zeal for righteousness that He expressed in the temple to the money changers. My life must represent the understanding and patience He showed to Nicodemus, and the willingness to lose everything for the sake of love and the message of the coming kingdom.
Give me 50 pastors in Western New York to run with, that are known in Heaven for the time spent on their knees. Who tenderly, with genuine love, are unashamed to declare the truth of the Gospel without compromise. Who would rather build a legacy in the next age through prayer and fasting then books and accolades in this life. Give me those men and I promise we will see a habitation of the Holy Spirit in this region that is so tangible that the hearts of many will return back to the Lord at neck breaking speed.
As for me and my house at New Hope Fellowship, this is what we are contending for.
God give us grace to contend for a historic revival of the lost in this region. And if it's your will to tarry, then give us the grace to contend until we die. That our lives would be wasted for your glory, because we've have touched your glory, and it's all we desire.