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At the Renaissance Hotel in the Hollywood & Highland complex, home of the Kodak Theater where the Oscars are now held every year, convention organizer Planet Xpo staged an event called "Beam Me Up Scotty ... One Last Time," the James Doohan Farewell Star Trek Convention & Tribute. The con was postponed from earlier in the year in order to coincide with the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presentation of Doohan's star on Hollywood Blvd. on August 31. The 84-year-old Doohan has been in such fragile health lately that every fan making plans to attend could not help but wonder, "Will he make it?" Well, just try to keep him away.
Jimmy (we think it's okay to call him Jimmy) was there at the convention's kickoff party Friday night, where he visited with family, friends, colleagues and fans while his son Chris Doohan performed with his rock band The Muddflapps. Chris — the youngest of four from Doohan's first marriage (his twin brother Monty is eight minutes older) — led the fundraising effort for Jimmy's Hollywood star. Other musical performers that night included Tim Russ and Chase Masterson. Danny Bonaduce — whose wife Gretchen sings in Chris' band — was in the house, and he stepped up to introduce another performer, one whose presence throughout the weekend gave the affair a unique Scottish flavor. "Johnny Bagpipes," as he calls himself, doubles as both a bagpipe player and a stand-up comic, and he was quite a hit with the crowd. (It's hard not to be funny when you wear a kilt in public.) Mr. Bagpipes is from British Columbia, the Canadian province where Jimmy was born.
Saturday morning, the opening session of the convention was a tribute to the profession Jimmy's character "Scotty" epitomized — engineering. The topic was the privatization of spaceflight, conducted by officers from the X Prize Foundation, the organization using a $10 million prize to promote innovation in that field. Leading the panel was X Prize founder Dr. Peter Diamandis and supporter Dr. Harry Kloor. Kloor is a scientist and also a writer who contributed to several episodes of Star Trek: Voyager. Speaking of Voyager, another speaker on that panel was Dick Rutan, pilot of the experimental plane of that name that circled the globe in 1986 non-stop without refueling. Rutan received a hero's welcome from the audience. Following that panel, the design of fictional spacecraft was the topic of a session with former Star Trek senior designer Rick Sternbach.
Much of the weekend was conducted like a regular Trek convention, but with an emphasis on Original Series cast members and their individual tributes to Jimmy. Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Grace Lee Whitney and Barbara Luna all appeared on stage on Saturday.
"It's an honor to be here, and it's extremely touching," Koenig started. "Touching because of the love that has come to embrace the occasion by all the fans, the great affection you've given him. And once again proving that Star Trek fans are quite unique. They are the diagram that Gene [Roddenberry] had in mind when he was conceiving a one-world kind of community, people of all ethnicities and races and religions working together. We have folks here from all over the world, and they come with one thing in mind: to honor an actor who was part of that representation of community and fellowship and goodwill. So it ennobles Jimmy and it ennobles you, because you all have such great heart, and I am very touched."
"I have said many, many times over the last [mumble] years," Nichols began to the audience's laughter, "what a pleasure it is to be before the fandom of Star Trek, the best people in the world. But this occasion — whew! — is such an auspicious and wonderful and heartening moment in my life, because this is a man I love so very, very much." She went on to say that while her relationship with Jimmy has always been loving, it has not always been smooth. "Because, he has little patience with whatever he doesn't feel like being patient with. 'Uh, Nichelle! You're late!'" she recounted with a gruff voice. "He is the most wonderfully irascible man I've ever met."
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The formal banquet Saturday night was a benefit for the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation. Emceed by Koenig, speakers included Nichols, Wil Wheaton, Eugene W. Roddenberry Jr., Jimmy's wife Wende, plus a special presentation by Cowboys for Kids, Jimmy's favorite charity. Chase Masterson returned from a convention in Sacramento to sing another song for Jimmy, and Robert O'Reilly and J.G. Hertzler presented Jimmy with various Klingon artifacts to honor him for inventing the Klingon language for "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." Garrett Wang was also among the 600 dinner guests.
But aside from Jimmy himself, no one stirred up as much excitement that night as Neil Armstrong, the first human to step onto the Moon, who made a rare public appearance to serve as keynote speaker. "This evening is really an honor for me," Armstrong began. "It reminds me that I am indeed remarkably fortunate. I have ridden on 13 different rocket engines, and had the privilege of commanding three different types of spacecraft, traveling as fast as 25,000 miles an hour. Candidly, and unfortunately, all of those were primitive — none of them had warp drive. The Enterprise was about 100,000 times as fast as anything I ever flew. Our crafts did not even have the ability to leave our solar system. Lucky for those Klingons!
"Not having a transporter was a significant disadvantage. The method we used to descend from orbit to the surface of an alien world, uhh, worked," the astronaut continued to the crowd's laughter, "but it would've been far more efficient and far less traumatic if we could just be beamed down. I'm hoping for my next command, to be given a Federation starship. When I get that command, I would like to have a crew like Captain James T. Kirk had: Spock, Chekov and Uhura, Dr. McCoy, Sulu, and the others we all remember.
"Now, I have a confession to make. I am an engineer. And if I get that command, I want a Chief Engineering officer like—" he took on a Scottish lilt— "Montgomery Scott. Because I know Scotty will get the job done, and do it right. Even if I often hear him say, 'But Caeptain, I dunna have enough time!' So from one old engineer to another, thanks Scotty."
Sunday, the featured speakers again stuck with the classic cast. George Takei, who serves on the Alzheimer's Association Advisory Board, praised Jimmy's courage in his fight against the debilitating disease. He invited the fans to join the fight against the ailment, which afflicts over 4 million people, by walking in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk held annually across the United States. (For more information about the Memory Walk or Alzheimer's disease, contact the Alzheimer's Association at 800/272-3900, or visit www.alz.org.)
During the events in the main ballroom, there was also quite a bit of activity upstairs. There was a reunion among the entire living principal cast of Star Trek — William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichols, Takei, Koenig, and of course, Doohan — in the Photo Op room to give fans a final opportunity to have their picture taken with the entire group.
Shortly after that, Jimmy joined his family for a formal press conference with the national media. He was flanked by his wife Wende, his grown daughters Larkin and Deirdre, and son Chris. They did most of the talking, but Jimmy managed a few words for the press.
How is he feeling these days? "I feel great," Jimmy said. Is he enjoying all the attention? "Yes." Favorite memories from his Star Trek experience? "All I can tell you is, it's been marvelous, really marvelous."
Asked if the family ever sits down to watch old Star Trek episodes, Wende responded, "You know, we just put 'Star Trek IV' on because that's my personal favorite, and one of Jimmy's, and it was a lot of fun to see that. Sarah [Jimmy and Wende's four-year-old] was absolutely ecstatic, because she really hasn't seen of lot of Jimmy on TV, and she just walked into the room and she recognized him and said, 'Daddy! Daddy!' She kept running over and grabbing Jimmy and saying, 'That's you! That's you!' Just in case he didn't know."
Speaking about his convention-going experiences over the years, Jimmy said, "It's very nice to look out at over 15 to 20 thousand people. That's an audience." Asked if he had a lasting thought or wish to give to the fans, he replied, "Well, keep on doin' it."
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Later that afternoon Shatner and Nimoy took the stage in the ballroom together, reminiscing about Doohan and engaging in their usual playful banter. Shatner recalled working with Doohan in Canada when they were both doing radio shows in Toronto. "Jimmy Doohan was a well-known radio personality. What he dealt with most of all was dialects and voices. He was famous for them. And when I came down here, and they were casting for Star Trek, if I remember correctly — which I'm not at all sure — I suggested Jimmy Doohan." Nimoy interjected, "Did you really? Good for you! You suggested him for the role of Scotty?" "That's my...recollection," Shatner said in a self-deprecating manner. "Does Jimmy know that?" Shatner replied, "I hadn't told him yet. I was waiting until now!"
It was impossible not to acknowledge the well-documented reports of animosity between Shatner and Doohan over the years, but the pair on stage did so with a great deal of humor. "There's always this legend that Jimmy didn't like you," Nimoy broached to a big "Whoa!" from the audience. "You know," Shatner conceded, "Jimmy went around and said nasty things about me, but I know he didn't mean it. I have no idea why he said those mean things. Do you?" "I don't know, you're a very nice guy. Never forget that," Nimoy replied with a little tongue in cheek. Reiterating some things he expressed in the pair's "Mind Meld" DVD, Shatner said, "I have no idea why those guys were angry." Nimoy added, "I don't think it's true. I think he loves you." "Yeah — now!" Shatner laughed.
Earlier in the day in the Photo Op room, in fact, Shatner and Doohan did have a cordial conversation. Nimoy visited with Doohan subsequently, and — as Nimoy recounted on stage — Jimmy said to him, "I'm doing all right. Bill is here, and he's behaving himself."
Taking a more serious tone, Shatner and Nimoy both had high praise for their colleague's work ethic. "He had enormous professionalism," Shatner said. "They trained us well in Canada — be there at 9:00, you're there at 9:00, and you know your lines. It's remarkable how few actors there are, even back then, that had Jimmy's professionalism." Nimoy added, "He always went right to the core of the scene, and delivered what was necessary from his character."
They each noted that the weekend was a "bittersweet" experience, especially after losing DeForest Kelley five years ago. "It's a goodbye but it's also a celebration of Jimmy and a very, very long and wonderful career," Nimoy said. Shatner remarked that Doohan has had a fabulous life — "Not that it's over." He can still see plenty of life in Jimmy, especially when he holds his little girl Sarah.
On other topics, Shatner talked a bit about Boston Legal, the new show he's starring in this fall. He revealed that Rene Auberjonois from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine has been written into the show with a recurring role. Also, Shatner spoke about his discussions with Paramount regarding a possible appearance on Star Trek: Enterprise. "I came up with a story, and I met with everybody ... So I said, here's the story, and they said, 'Great story!' And I said, 'Here's how much money I want.' They said, 'Great story!' And that's where it's at now — I want too much money for it."
Nimoy closed the appearance by saying, "We truly have enjoyed being with you. And, we wish for Jimmy Doohan to live very long and be very prosperous. And the same to you."
The "Grand Finale" of the weekend was basically a chance for Jimmy to appear on stage one last time before the fans (but without speaking). With a ballroom packed beyond Fire Marshall standards (sadly, the room was locked down and many people had to be turned away), he was rolled in from backstage and helped to his feet by two of his sons, Montgomery and Thomas, and they helped him walk to the chair in center stage. Behind him, leading the applause were Majel Barrett Roddenberry, Grace Lee Whitney, Koenig, Takei and Nichols. Neil Armstrong also came on stage to honor the man of the hour. The ovation was thunderous, and Jimmy took it all in with a touching smile.
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Michael Kinsley: The solution to money in politics
On Thursday, the day after the Supreme Court's decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, The Post and the New York Times between them carried eight separate print articles about the ruling. McCutcheon is the latest in a string of decisions in which the court has held that various limits on campaign contributions violate the First Amendment free speech rights of rich people and corporations. The articles ranged from fairly balanced news reports through only slightly slanted sidebars to open frothing and foaming on the Times editorial page.
Nevertheless, this was all too much for a group of Republican House members who introduced H.R. 2532, the so-called "Freedom From the Press Act," which would place strict limits on how much a corporation or individual could spend putting out a newspaper or any other medium in which political opinions are expressed. "For too long," said a news release issued with the text of the bill, "wealthy media companies have been able to dominate the political debate, drowning the voices of ordinary citizens who may not agree with these companies' elitist views on subjects such as campaign contributions by wealthy corporations. Some of these ordinary citizens are veterans, who have fought for freedom in Afghanistan or Iraq, only to come home and find that their own voices are drowned out by the blowhards on 'Morning Joe' or the mandarins at the New York Times. Media corporations dominate the political debate, not just because of money but because they control the established channels of communication. This bill will be one step toward a level playing field."
There is, in fact, no such bill as the Freedom From the Press Act, limiting anyone's right to publish a newspaper or broadcast a talk show. But if there were, is it possible that the media might find this bill just a tad unconstitutional? Might they not invoke every cliche of First Amendment jurisprudence, such as "the solution to speech is more speech" (i.e., if you disagree with me, write your own op-ed piece but don't try to stop mine) or all that stuff about disagreeing with what you say but defending to the death your right to say it? And wouldn't they be right?
How can anyone say — as people do say, as if this settles the issue — that "Money isn't speech" and then, in the same breath, ask for money to spread the word about the danger to democracy posed by the Koch brothers, who are pouring millions of dollars into political campaigns supporting their conservative-libertarian point of view? Money spent trying to spread a political message is speech, whether you like the message or not. More money is louder speech, that more people can hear.
Does this mean we are powerless to prevent money from dominating politics? Or does the law, in its majestic equality, allow rich and poor alike to spend unlimited funds in support of political candidates they favor?
Not necessarily. Seen as a bribe, a campaign contribution isn't very efficient. A politician can't pocket it. Some do, of course, but campaign reform isn't intended or required to snare an outright crook. The rules are made for the rule-abiding, and a rule-abiding politician can use money from campaign contributions only in efforts to persuade the voters. In other words, not only is campaign spending speech — it is only speech. That's all the money is good for. And the voters have it within their power to ignore this speech and make all that contribution money worthless.
The power of money in politics, in other words, is only as large as we allow it to be. What we need are a few more campaigns where the amount an opponent is spending becomes an issue itself. We need a political culture where a politician will have to make a calculation before accepting a contribution from Rich Plutocrats for America: Will the number of votes I gain by having more money to spend on obnoxious TV commercials be bigger or smaller than the number I will lose because people are offended by Rich Plutocrats for America (and those obnoxious TV commercials)?
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Mark Swanson wrote:Tristan, the fret software sounds interesting. I'll have to bring it to Charlie's attention if he hasn't seen it already.
The work looks great too!
Tristan Williams wrote:Hmm, I've hit a snag so I've had to have a rethink: I had my doubts about the walnut, so I had a luthier friend look at my lumber and assures me that it is black walnut, rather than European walnut (which is what I purchased it as at the lumber yard). As far as I'm aware, that means it has come from the US. D'oh!!
Jason Rodgers wrote:This is for fun.
Mark Swanson wrote:That is a real nice handmade rod! but I am wondering why you didn't use a round steel rod for the core piece and just thread the ends. That makes a better rod because it's stronger, a threaded rod is really much like using a thinner one.
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Everyone has beaten me to it, but I thought I'd mention it too:
There is an offer for a 100,000 mile bonus with the Citi Executive Credit Card. Here's the deal:
- It's $450 for the year, not waived.
- You need to spend $10,000 in 3 months to earn the bonus.
- If you have other Citi AA cards, you CAN still get this.
- However, you cannot get this deal if you have applied for any Citi card in the last 8 days, or 2 in the last 65 days (that's true of any Citi card).
- You'll get a $200 credit after you've spent $200 on the card.
- Admirals Club membership.
So it's basically going to cost you $250 for the card. Plus if you use a cashback card normally you'll be forgoing another $200 in cash back. Or you'll have to purchase $10k worth of Vanilla Reloads, which will cost you $79. So this card really "costs" between $340 and $450, which is a good deal for 100,000 miles, but not necessarily a slam dunk, especially if you have trouble finding VRs to purchase.


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A new podcast! This one is the world-famous* "Thermostat" story, about my apartment broker, Carl Sagan, a pen, and David Bowie.
* My world, anyway.
A new podcast! This one is the world-famous* "Thermostat" story, about my apartment broker, Carl Sagan, a pen, and David Bowie.
* My world, anyway.
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Yep. Quiet.
I'd like to say that's because I've been working on other projects, so it's lucky for me that I have! I've been podcasting. Twice. Even better, another one is about to launch!
Introducing The Story Collider.
I've teamed up with Brian Wecht, from Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study and Ninja Sex Party, to present evening of true stories. Researchers who think about statistical inference 24/7, comedians who haven't thought about ecology since frog dissections in high school, and everyone in between will tell stories, live on stage, about the times when, for good or ill, science happened.
Our first show is May 13 at The Creek and The Cave in New York City. Check out our website or Facebook page for more info.
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My second podcast is up at 365 Days of Astronomy. This one is darker, if you couldn't tell from the title.
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A new medium! I recorded the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast for today, in which I describe how a broken tooth leads me to discover that The Universe is more terrifying and more exciting than I had imagined.
In the process of recording I discovered that
I'm also pretty sure those two points describe 99.9% of humanity. I'll be doing one of these a month, so hopefully I'll get over point 2, or at least reduce the number of hates. Luckily, the chance of me getting over point 1 is so insignificant as to be not worth thinking about.
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The Large Hadron Collider never felt real.
For several years I was a high-energy particle theorist. I wanted to know how to experimentally test wild questions: Are there tiny curled up extra dimensions? Where do the masses of the elementary particles come from? Which laboratory has the best cafeteria? The answer to all of those was supposedly going to be in Geneva, Switzerland — at CERN where the Large Hadron Collider, the LHC, was being built. The highest energy machine ever! It would answer all our questions! The on-site cafes serve wine!
But it was far away, five years and ten thousand miles when I started grad school, at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, in Menlo Park, California. It was sunny, and we had a collider. You can see it stretching away, an impossibly long building, as you drive northbound on I-280, about midway between San Jose and San Francisco. It was spectacularly real, but unfortunately didn't produce data relevant to the questions I wanted answered.
Like all research groups, the theorists would go as a group to eat lunch in the SLAC cafeteria, where quality was a distinctly relative attribute. The salad bar was a disgrace to Northern California, but the SLAC-burger was passable. The conversation at the table rarely strayed from physics (as long as you count gossip about physicists in that category). The LHC would come often come up, and rarely with good news. The company responsible for the magnets was taking too long, or a failed test meant at least 6 months delay; the already distant collider receding farther away.
Colliders are machines that are built to find particles. There are the familiar ones like electrons and quarks and photons (atoms are made of those three types), but there are many others. New discoveries are generally new particles, or at least can be interpreted that way. Here's one way it can get fuzzy: if there are tiny, curled up extra dimensions, then it's possible that particles can spin around in them. But, due to the apparent absurdities of quantum mechanics, the smaller a circle that something spins in, the larger the energy it has to have. Energy is mass, which means particles spinning around an extra dimension are heavy. So what you do is this: you look for a very massive particle that otherwise behaves exactly like one of the particles we already know everything about, like a gluon, and you look for it in a collider. If you find it, you've found an extra dimension.
The LHC was a collider that existed for me as a phrase repeated in conversation, a line drawing in a design report, and most often as an option in a computer program. I'd be running my simulations on how to find a gluon spinning around an extra dimension and I'd set a switch in the program. Select collider: 1 for the Tevatron, 2 for the LHC. We'd do our simulations with option 2 and look at the output and say: "The LHC will be able to find this particular kind of extra dimension". But that couldn't be true until the machine was on, so the sentence never carried the excitement it should have. If it was a Wednesday we might get a little more excited, since that was Burrito Day, but mostly there was the feeling of, "Well, now we know that, but it will be years before we can really test it. What's next?"
The Tevatron felt real. I'd been to Fermilab, in Batavia, Illinois (only a few miles from Geneva, Illinois) and walked the two miles around the ring. Fermilab had the one cafeteria where you could get sushi. It was the sad little rolls in black plastic trays with that dob of wasabi and the tiny puddle of soy sauce, but it was sushi. The experimenters from the Tevatron detectors would often come through the theory offices with printouts of new data and we'd all gather round and fawn over the plots. There were beautiful lines with bumps and error-bars. Each bump is a particle, a part of nature; the ever-shrinking error-bars tracked our increasing certainty that they really were there. But when we selected option 1 the plots always told us the Tevatron wouldn't be able to see the kinds of extra dimension that we thought might exist. There would be no bumps in their data corresponding to gluons spinning around in extra dimensions. It was real, but not helpful.
A particle has a definite relationship between it's energy and it's momentum, and what relates them is its mass. The momentum can point in any direction, but it's magnitude has to be a particular value, so the allowed momenta form a sphere, or rather a shell, in space — a 'mass-shell'. Quantum mechanics allows particles to violate this relationship briefly, to not be quite real, their energy and momentum not quite matched. These 'virtual' particles are off their mass-shell, or just off-shell. They can't venture away from the safety of the shell for long. Any virtual particle must soon either fade back into the vacuum or strike another particle in a way that pushes it on-shell.
Clearly, the LHC existed, but far off-shell. Scientists and engineers were spending a tremendous amount of time working on it. It was central to my own research, I thought about it every day in way or another; I made plot after plot of simulated data, and saw hundreds more from other people. We wanted to find extra dimensions! Or Supersymmetry, or anything new. But as the years went on and the delays kept coming it felt like it would always exist in a state of being built, not of actually working. It was a virtual machine, and not finding the right path to its mass-shell.
I left academia a bit over a year ago. I live in New York City, surrounded by spectacularly good restaurants. A couple days ago I woke up and poured myself a bowl of frosted mini-wheats only to find that the LHC had finally succeeded in colliding beams. The machine was functioning. After 25 years of planning and building — 7 years since I learned about it and started my personal wait — it's on. Yet somehow even that wasn't enough. That night I had store-bought hummus and crackers for dinner and stared at an event display from the ATLAS experiment, tracing out the paths of the debris from the collision. I wanted to think it was real, but I felt something was missing.
I eat my breakfast standing in the kitchen, reading news on my laptop. This morning I stood there and saw what I was missing. One of the experiments, LHCb, looked for a neutral pion. That's a very common type of particle. Discovered in 1950, there can be hundreds of them in a single collision. They're used for calibrating detectors and probing other particles. But the LHC, like all colliders at the energy frontier, has to start at the beginning. It has to show that it can re-discover all the particles that we know before it can find the ones we don't. I've run out of cereal, so all I have this morning is coffee. I'm on my third cup when I find a plot of the search for the neutral pion. It looks just like the ones from the Tevatron. The error bars are big and the bump is a particle we've known about for 60 years, but there it is, an on-shell plot from an on-shell machine.
Tonight I'm going to walk a bit farther down the street from the grocery store, skip the cookies and hummus, and get take-out from Caracas, the city's best arepa restaurant. Maybe I'll open a bottle of Champagne and toast to the reality of the LHC, or maybe I'll just smile a little for it and wait for the bumps we haven't seen before.
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There is a word for everything that exists, for the sum total of all the atoms, mice, cities, forests, planets, galaxies, and galactic superclusters that exist, have ever existed, or will ever exist. That word is "universe". It used to be "world", but then the totality of everything got too big for the world and a new word was needed. It's possible that a new word is needed again.
The word, if it is indeed needed, is "multiverse". [1] It sounds like it means multiple totalities of everything, which wouldn't make any sense. It doesn't quite mean that; like world before it, the concept of a universe has become too small to contain everything. The world is what contains everything that we encounter, and — for almost all of us — our lives, beginning to end. It is also a ball of rock hurtling through empty space as it orbits the sun. There are other balls of rock hurtling through empty space orbiting the sun. There are even more balls of rock hurtling through space orbiting other suns. A world still contains us, but is too small to contain everything.
Our universe is a collection of stuff — mostly Dark Energy with some Dark Matter and a tiny bit of 'ordinary' matter thrown in for seasoning. The latter two are organized into web-like networks of galactic superclusters. There are also photons (light), neutrinos, black holes, and — very, very, very, very occasionally — a human. (There is some overlap in these categories.) In addition to all being in roughly the same place (give or take a few tens of billions of light-years), all of these things obey the same laws of physics.
So once upon a time, we took our previous concept of world and applied it to all the balls of rock flying through space. We did the same thing with "sun". It was the ball of fire in the sky, the source of light and energy and life for all things. Our sun still is that, but any ball of gas shining through fusion and with planets orbiting it can now also be a sun.
And just like that we can generalize the word universe as a region, or perhaps bubble, of space governed by a particular version of what we call the laws of physics. In other universes the laws might be slightly different — electric charges might attract and repel each other with a strength that is a bit stronger or a bit weaker; or protons might weigh slightly more or spacetime might bend more easily. Or, the laws might be very different. There might be a completely new force; say something like electromagnetism that only acts on electrons and not protons. Each universe would behave slightly, or drastically, different. Most would collapse a tiny fraction of a second after forming. Some will expand so fast galaxies and stars and planets will never have time to form. A tiny few will have the right conditions to support life.
Now, what's weird is not that we can imagine such universes, but that there is a reasonable way they could all exist, and exist within the same "totality of everything" that we do, separated not by some mystical dimensional barrier, but simply by ordinary space. Incomprehensibly large tracts of space, but ordinary space none-the-less.
This is the crux of the multiverse theory, which has become quite popular recently. Through a string of apparently disconnected theoretical developments this picture of bubble universes spread throughout a much more vast space has gone from pure fantasy to quite conceivably real. (Note the qualifier in the previous sentence. Many of the pieces required by this theory have not been empirically verified.)
[1] I'd nominate "cosmos" in memory of Carl Sagan, but multiverse seems to have won for now.
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It sounds like an oxymoron to a lot of academics, but there are a lot of non-academic scientists. In fact, since there are far more degrees awarded than jobs available, then the majority of people with advanced science degrees must work outside of academia.
Over at Uncertain Principles, Chad Orzel has launched the Project for Non-Academic Science, where he'll be interviewing people with jobs outside the academic rat-race. The first few posts are up, with more coming over the next few weeks.
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Pharrell Cries Tears of Joy Over 'Happy' on 'Oprah' [Video]
Pharrell Williams has brought a whole new meaning to the word 'Happy.' The singer was moved to tears during his recent interview with Oprah when he watched videos of fans across the world dance to his hit song.
The talk show host and singer were discussing how the infectious tune has gone viral when she showed him dozens of video clips of fans all over the globe singing and dancing to the song. Pharrell was so overcome with emotion that he could barely speak, his eyes red-rimmed and wet with tears.
"Why am I crying on Oprah?" he eventually choked out through tears.
"It's being used for something that's greater than yourself," Oprah explained. "I get it."
"It's overwhelming because, it's like, I love what I do and I just appreciate the fact that people believed in me for so long that I could make it to this point that I can feel, that I can feel that," he said.
Not only was Pharrell so incredibly touched by the video, we were so moved by his emotional reaction. That is what it means to be an entertainer: to be able to move people and make people happy on such a large scale that it surpasses your wildest dreams.
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Madonna's take on marriage gives a new meaning to train wreck relationships.
The Material Mom -- who referred to her failed eight-year marriage to Guy Ritchie as "the Bush years" -- told David Letterman on "Late Show" last night that she vowed never to remarry.
"I think I'd rather get run over by a train," the 51-year old told Letterman when the funnyman pried about future nuptials.
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The twice-divorced pop icon -- whose recent split from Ritchie played out publicly in tabloid headlines -- said she'd rather inflict injury on herself than tie the knot again but she wouldn't rule out falling in love again.
"I don't know, I've lost perspective," she said. "Do you know?"
The singer's remarks shot torpedoed rumors that her May-December romance with Brazilian model Jesus Luz would turn into something more serious.


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Seattle Seahawks tackling: Coaches teach 'strike zone' technique
RENTON, Wash. — Mariners ace Felix Hernandez punches his time card Tuesday night at Safeco Field. He represents the American League's best pitcher. And yet the Seahawks might talk more about the strike zone than the Mariner's King.
Seattle revels in its reputation as a fast, physical defense. Anyone who saw the Seahawks face the Broncos in the Super Bowl know they are violent. But they are smart.
Rather than bemoan the new safety rules preventing targeting with the head and crushing defenseless receivers, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn promotes proper tackling by using a "strike zone."


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COLEBROOK — Colebrook Congregational Church's community food pantry is looking for donations in order to help serve those in need in the community.
The food pantry has been supplying families in need with fresh and nonperishable food since 2015.
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Top starters Carpenter, Hinchcliffe crash out at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS — Just when it seemed like the Indianapolis 500 might go all the way to the end without a caution flag, the cautions started coming — and a big wreck took out two contenders.
Townsend Bell made a bold move on a late restart and may have made contact with Ed Carpenter, causing Carpenter to collide with James Hinchcliffe and hit the wall hard. It was the end of the day for Carpenter and Hinchcliffe, but Bell was able to continue.
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Carpenter appeared to be furious as he exited his car. Both he and Hinchcliffe, who sustained a concussion in a wreck two weeks ago, were examined and released from the infield care center.
Carpenter seemed to blame the incident more on Hinchcliffe trying to pass him on the inside than on Bell trying to pass him on the outside.
"Townsend and I would have been fine," Carpenter said in a television interview.
Asked what the ride was like with Hinchcliffe back to the infield care center, Carpenter said, "It's a good thing he already had a concussion."
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TAKING A BOW:Nabors performs at Indy 500 one last time
Hinchcliffe, who was hit in the face with flying debris at the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis on May 10 and was taken to the hospital with a concussion, was only cleared to return to racing activities a little more than a week ago.
Hinchcliffe agreed that Carpenter was not to blame.
"I honestly don't think Townsend (Bell) knew we were three-wide," Hincliffe said. "I was the last guy so I gotta take my portion of the blame. I feel bad for Ed. ... It's 100 percent not Ed's fault."
BUSCH:Double odyssey off to late, clean start
Not long after Charlie Kimball's spin brought out the first caution of the race, Scott Dixon spun out and hit the wall hard on lap 168.
Dixon, the 2008 Indy 500 winner, spun in Turn 4. The left side of his car slammed the outside wall, mangling his front suspension before his car came to rest near the inside wall of the frontstretch.
All four Chip Ganassi Racing cars have had issues in this year's race. Last year's winner, Tony Kanaan, had mechanical issues with his car and Ryan Briscoe had to make an unscheduled early stop.
The rear end of Kimball's car slid out on lap 150 and his left-front tire grazed the wall, causing his car to slide to a stop on the infield. Kimball appeared to be OK.
The subsequent caution flag was the first of the race. It was the longest the Indianapolis 500 had gone without a caution since the speedway began keeping official records of cautions in 1976.
Without any cautions to slow down the field, the race leader's average speed at the halfway mark was a record 211.871 mph — significantly exceeding the previous 100-lap record of 177.687 mph, set in last year's race.
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How Have Louisiana Wetlands Changed Over Time?
You're invited to a press conference to unveil a new USGS map showing wetland losses and gains since 1932 at the Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 3, Baton Rouge, LA on June 2, 2011, 1:00 PM. For more information, contact Jennifer Lavista: firstname.lastname@example.com or 720-480-7875
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Outdoor Nation 2011 Regional Youth Summits
Outdoor Nation, an initiative of the Outdoor Foundation, is a national movement of young adults aged 18-26 passionate about the outdoors. Through entertainment, education, engagement and action, Outdoor Nation and its community of 'Outsiders' work to dramatically increase and expand youth participation in the outdoors – resulting in a healthier, more active generation.
Denver Location: Cherry Creek State Park
Regional Summit July 22-24th
Summer Fun Day July 23rd
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LUMCON's Gulf Lagniappe – Dead Zone (June 4)
This Saturday (June 4, 2011) LUMCON's Gulf Lagniappe adult education workshop series focuses on "Dead Zones" with speaker Dr. Nancy Rabalais, LUMCON Executive Director & Professor. This workshop will feature a talk by Dr. Rabalais about low dissolved oxygen events known as dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico. Follow up activities include a trip aboard the Research Vessel Acadiana out into Terrebonne Bay where participants will learn more about water quality issues, including how the recent flooding of the Mississippi River may impact the Gulf of Mexico. Participants will also be given the chance to measure water quality themselves. There are still plenty of spaces available. The cost is $10/person. Lunch is provided. Check-in begins at the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie at 8:30 am on June 4, 2011.
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GIS Tools for Strategic Conservation Planning (June 13-16, 2011)
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This four-day course (8:30 am–5:00 pm each day), co-taught by staff members from the NOAA Coastal Services Center and The Conservation Fund, teaches students how to apply geographic information system (GIS) tools, methodologies, and analyses to strategic conservation planning using a "green infrastructure" approach. Students will use data sets from coastal areas to develop conservation priorities and strategies to address a realistic conservation scenario. Please see attached flyer for workshop overview and prerequisites. The workshop fee is $45.00 and includes all course materials.
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LEP Conference (July 28-30, 2011)
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Call for Papers - 2012 National Water Quality Monitoring Conference (Deadline: September 23, 2011)
National Water Quality Monitoring Council's (NWQMC) 8th National Monitoring Conference – Water: One Resource – Shared Effort – Common Future to be held in Portland, Oregon from April 30 - May 4, 2012. This conference will focus on the many facets of water quality and quantity monitoring for improved understanding, protection, and restoration of our natural resources and communities. It is a centerpiece forum that generally attracts 500-800 water practitioners from all backgrounds, including federal, state, local, tribal, volunteer, academic, private, and other water stakeholders. Attendees exchange information about water monitoring, assessment, research, protection, restoration, and management; learn about new findings on the quality of the Nation's streams and rivers, groundwater, estuaries, lakes and wetlands; and develop new skills and professional networks. The conference includes presentations, panels, poster sessions, exhibits, hands-on interactive workshops and field trips, as well as time for after-hours meetings and networking. For the first time, this biennial conference and River Network's National River Rally are coordinating an overlap day (May 4th) with mutually developed themes and presentations geared toward fostering improved collaboration between government and nonprofit groups working together for clean water. All abstracts must be received no later than September 23, 2011. For additional conference information or to submit an abstract go to: http://acwi.gov/monitoring/conference/2012/index.html
WILD READ Virtual Book Club
Award-winning novelist and poet Margaret Atwood is among the moderators who will guide readers through discussions on America's WILD READ, a virtual book club that will engage and inspire people to connect with the outdoors. In addition to Atwood, WILD READ discussion moderators include Kris Hoellen, green infrastructure expert with The Conservation Fund; Laura Bies, an attorney with The Wildlife Society; the National Wildlife Federation's Danielle Brigida; and Dr. Drew Bell, an ant expert. We want to hear YOUR stories on how you connect with nature and how this connection influences the decisions you make. The power of a story can stir our imaginations, even as we look hard science in the eye and envision our conservation future. Visit the WILD READ today at http://AmericasWildlife.org/WildRead so you won't miss a minute of the discussion.
Contact: Anne Post, Conservation Library, email@example.com, 304-876-7399
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The aim of the d'artiste series is to work with the best artists in their field, and in their own words allow them to share their insights on the approaches and techniques which have taken them to the top
Adelaide, South Australia (PRWEB) October 29, 2009
In d'artiste Character Modeling 3, each Master Artist presents his 3D character modeling techniques through a series of tutorials which start with an idea and step through the process of bringing that idea to fruition. The book is divided into three sections based around each Master Artist. Artists' sections include a personal gallery, the artist's work and thoughts in their own words, a large tutorial section, and an invited artist gallery featuring character work from some of the most talented character modelers in the world. "The aim of the d'artiste series is to work with the best artists in their field, and in their own words allow them to share their insights on the approaches and techniques which have taken them to the top," explains Daniel Wade, Publisher at Ballistic Publishing.
d'artiste Character Modeling 3
The book begins with the work of Cesar Dacol Jr. where he draws upon 20 years of experience working in the movie industry to create three very different creature designs from concept sketch through to textured final render. Cesar's philosophy on working in the creative industry is well-explained, and his personal gallery showcases the many movie influences in his career. Next is the team from Guerrilla Games who show the techniques used on a major game project to create compelling characters. Jan-Bart van Beek, Art Director at Guerrilla Games, in conjunction with Massive Black details the process of game character head modeling from photography through to in-game characters. He then shows how the Helghast Sniper character class is created from sketch through to unique in-game texture effects with the help of Liquid Development. Jan-Bart also explains the workflow of a major game studio as it works with its partners, and the challenges of working with the currently available tools. Finally, Giovanni Nakpil, senior modeler at Industrial Light & Magic showcases his sculptural skills by conceiving a creature in clay, and then taking it through the process of modeling the forms, refining the topology, to the final steps of rendering and presentation. Giovanni's personal gallery showcases his amazing talent in both 3D and sculpture, and his invited artist gallery includes a who's who of legendary Hollywood modelers.
Production focus: Killzone 2
d'artiste Character Modeling 3 continues the d'artiste series' production focus with a behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster Sony PlayStation 3 game 'Killzone 2'. Created by Amsterdam-based Guerrilla Games, this unique glimpse of game character creation shows how a major studio enlists specialist studios to create the huge number of assets required for a current-generation game. Art Director Jan-Bart van Beek discusses the challenges and techniques of managing the process, and then shows with the help of Massive Black and Liquid Development how specific tasks like head modeling and creating the Helghast Sniper class of character was achieved. Taking advantage of Guerrilla Games' in-house rendering technology, d'artiste Character Modeling 3 features beautifully detailed full-spread images along with in-game renders to show both the quality of the game art, and the amazing level of detail in these characters.
Exclusive Offer
Ballistic Publishing are pushing the educational possibilities for 3D artists even further with d'artiste Character Modeling 3 by making two of the featured tutorial characters available as downloadable high-resolution models. What better way to understand the 3D modeling process than by looking closely at the final meshes of these renowned character modelers? The first 500 customers who pre-order d'artiste Character Modeling 3 slipcase edition and all Limited Edition customers will receive a download link allowing them to start exploring the models in the book. The featured models are Giovanni Nakpil's quadruped creature, and Cesar Dacol Jr's Pond Guardian creature.
About the artists
Cesar Dacol Jr. has worked in the film industry for 20 years, starting his career in the makeup effects industry and transitioning to CG in the mid 90s. With a background in anatomy and traditional sculpting, he has worked as Lead and Modeling Supervisor, contributing to feature films such as 'Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D', '300', 'Barnyard' and 'Fantastic Four'. Cesar worked as Character Modeler and Technical Director at CORE Film Productions for 'The Wild' and served a three-year term as Adjunct Professor in Advanced Polygonal Character Modeling at Sheridan College. He is a beta team member for Pixologic's ZBrush, and an instructor for CGSociety's CGWorkshops.
Jan-Bart van Beek, as Art Director at Guerrilla Games, is responsible for the overall quality of art and animation. Originally a photography student at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, Jan-Bart soon turned to computer graphics software to enhance his work. After graduation, he applied his knowledge as a CG artist in the field of advertising. His ambition to create something more enduring eventually led him to join Guerrilla Games, where he quickly became the lead artist on the first 'Killzone' title for PlayStation 2, and then Art Director for 'Killzone 2'.
Giovanni Nakpil grew up in the Philippines being greatly influenced by sci-fi, horror and anime. He moved to Canada with his family in his teens and studied Computer Graphics at Seneca College where he began his interest in all things CG. Giovanni currently works for Industrial Light & Magic as a digital artist, creating creatures for films such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean 2', 'War of the Worlds' and 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'. His most recent work can be seen in 'Star Trek' in which he was the creature model supervisor.
Pricing and Availability
d'artiste Character Modeling 3 is available in two editions: Paperback with slipcase (USD$69); and Limited Edition (USD$170).
Publication Details
- ISBN: 978-1-921002-67-0 (Slipcased), 978-1-921002-66-3 (Limited Edition)
- Pages: 208 pages (Slipcased)/208 pages (Limited Edition)
- Dimensions: 220 x 297mm
- Editor: Daniel Wade
- Publishers: Daniel Wade, Mark Snoswell
- Shipping: Mid-November 2009
- More details about the books and availability can be found on the Ballistic Publishing website
Praise for the Character Modeling & the d'artiste series
I can't recommend d'artiste Character Modeling 2 highly enough. Kevin Lanning's (Epic Games) tutorials on workflows for creating high-polygon and low-polygon Gears of War characters is fantastic. If you're a student interested in a behind the scenes peek of a next-gen character pipeline then don't miss out on this informative resource.
d'artiste Character Modeling 2 review, Art of the Game
The d'artiste series has been running for a few years now under the slogan "Digital Artists Master Class." This is a big claim, but one that Ballistic consistently delivers on... The "Invited Artist Gallery" sections are another example of the smart thinking that goes on at Ballistic. Not only do readers get the opportunity to see what is inspirational and exciting for the featured artists, but we also get commentary on many of these pieces. There is nothing quite like reading an accomplished creator examining the work of others.
Fred Galpern, VFX World
About The CGSociety and Ballistic Media
Ballistic Media operates two major divisions--The CGSociety and Ballistic Publishing. The CGSociety is the world's largest society of professional digital artists and provider of forums, portfolios, training, job and event services for the digital arts industry. Ballistic Publishing is the leading, independent publisher of books for the digital arts industry. Dedicated to publications of the highest quality celebrating the talents of digital artists worldwide, Ballistic has set the benchmark as a quality boutique publisher. Ballistic Media is based in Adelaide, South Australia, with offices in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia) and Tampa (Florida, USA).
"PLAYSTATION", "PS3", and "PS2" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer entertainment Inc. Killzone® 2 © 2009 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. 10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP. Developed by Guerrilla. Killzone is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved.
Media Contact
For more information, images and review copies please contact:
Daniel Wade
Ballistic Publishing
Ph: +61 3 9790 1759 (Australia)
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The time has once again arrived when we are provided the opportunity to elect our new Board for the 2005-2006 year.
As per our new Guild by-laws, we are using a different method of voting this year to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to vote, and to also ensure that we have a quorum (20% of our members) with the votes received. Please check your mailbox for the official ballot, follow the instructions, complete the ballot and mail it in the SASE to arrive by April 16, 2005.
Listed below, please find an official list of candidates.
- President/Elise Frederick
- Vice Presidents(3)/Mary Graves, Carrie Mercer, and John Perrow
- Treasurer/Anna Blomster
- Secretaries(2)/Barbara Ruuska and Open
- Members at Large (3)/Alice Adams, Evelyn Kindley, and Kim Owen
- Librarian/Rebecca Ganzel Thompson
- Historian/Deidre Conley
- Parliamentarian/Janet Hopper
- Textile Center Liaison/Michele Germanson
The votes will be tallied and reported upon at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Your new Board will then be in position beginning immediately.


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OCEAN CITY – A Pennsylvania man faces multiple serious charges this week including assault and false imprisonment after a bizarre incident last weekend that included holding his girlfriend against her will, assaulting her and implicating her in a theft scheme.
Shortly before 5:30 a.m. last Sunday, OCPD Ofc. Earl Campbell was in the 9th Street area near the Madison Beach Motel when he was approached by a man who told him he could hear a female screaming at a male and begging him to let her out of the room. The officer observed Alfred R. Ward, 37, of Middletown, Pa., grab the female, force her back inside and close the shutters on the window.
When the officer banged on the door, Ward answered and said "sir, we were just having an argument." Campbell pushed the door open to see where the female victim was and Ward said, "Nothing is wrong, see, we were just having an argument."
The officer observed the victim sitting on the end of the bed and when he asked her if everything was okay, she nodded yes. Campbell asked Ward to step outside so he could talk to the victim alone. When Ward was gone, the victim looked directly at the officer and whispered with her lips only "Please don't leave me, he beat me and he won't let me leave here," as she lowered the towel to reveal where Ward had punched her two times in the face and neck.
Ward was taken into custody while Campbell could sort out what had happened. The victim told the officer she was on a pay phone when an irate Ward slammed the phone down and ordered the victim back to the motel unit.
Fearful of what Ward might do, the victim said she hung up with her sister and returned to the room, where Ward allegedly grabbed her by the hair, threw her on the floor and punched her several times before trying to suffocate her.
The victim briefly got away and was attempting to get out of a small bathroom window when the witness heard the yelling and alerted the nearby Campbell. Ward was arrested at that point, and he began trying to cover his tracks by turning the tables on the victim. Ward told police the victim had stolen several items from local businesses, including a television from Rose's.
When questioned about the stolen television, the victim told quite a different story than Ward's. While in the store, the victim said Ward told her he was going to steal the TV but she needed to create a diversion. Concerned about what Ward might do to her if she didn't cooperate, the victim went to the customer service counter and asked for an employment application while Ward fled with the television.
A surveillance tape corroborated the victim's story. Ward was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, false imprisonment, theft under $500 and reckless endangerment.


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Reading 3: Home at Last
In 1797 Peter Van Ness, Revolutionary War veteran and a local public figure, built the mansion in which Martin Van Buren was one day to dwell. Van Ness's son, William, inherited the property in 1804 and retained it for 20 years, after which it was purchased at auction by William Paulding, Jr. It was from this owner that Van Buren acquired the estate in 1839.
Soundly defeated in his quest for reelection to the presidency in 1840 by William Henry Harrison, Van Buren remained confident as he made his way homeward to Kinderhook. In four years' time, he was certain, the "sober second thought of the people" would return him to the presidency. Although he had not intended to retire to the estate so soon after purchasing it, his interest in the political storms of the old days began to subside once he was there.
Two of Van Buren's heroes--Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson--as well as other previous presidents, had retired to the life of a gentleman farmer. Van Buren had visited Monticello and the Hermitage, the great houses of Jefferson and Jackson, and he may have felt that living in such a house and pursuing the occupation of farmer was the appropriate way for an ex-president to spend his retirement.
He set about making his piece of the Hudson Valley into a productive farm as well as a fashionable estate. By 1845 he could gaze proudly on more than 220 acres of cropland, as well as formal gardens, ornamental fish ponds, wooded paths, and outbuildings of all kinds. In the main house, he removed the central stairway to create larger rooms on both the first and second floors--an idea he borrowed from Jefferson's remodeling of Monticello. From France he ordered 51 vividly colored wallpaper panels that formed a mural-like hunting scene in the downstairs hall. He also put in an indoor bathroom. Along with his fine new furniture and Brussels carpets, he embellished the house with portraits of some personal friends--Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson.
In 1849 Van Buren invited his son Smith Thompson and his family to move into the house with him. Smith Thompson was to help manage the estate and was allowed to make alterations to better accommodate his growing family. He quickly hired one of the best-known architects of the time, Richard Upjohn, who had won his fame designing churches. The architect added more pipes for running water, and many rooms, but made even more alterations to the exterior of the house. Upjohn changed the exterior appearance from an 18th-century Georgian house to a mid-19th-century Italianate-style villa. A four-story brick tower, a central gable, attic dormers, and a new front porch soon appeared. When Smith Thompson had the house painted yellow, the neighbors wondered if Van Buren would tolerate such an extreme alteration. The indulgent father was not at all upset: "The idea of seeing in life the changes which my heir would be sure to make after I am gone amuses me."
Van Buren lived happily at Lindenwald until his death in 1862. In a letter to an old friend he wrote: "The evening of my life is passing far more quietly and agreeably than I could have hoped." On July 24, 1862, as General Robert E. Lee prepared to invade the North, the man who had fought to defuse the sectional tensions between North and South, and who had succeeded in forming a national party of disparate factions, died at Lindenwald. His last words: "There is but one reliance." His tombstone stands unobtrusively among those of his family, friends, and neighbors at rest in Kinderhook Cemetery. It is a simple obelisk, its inscription fading away with the passing of years.
1. Why would it have seemed appropriate to Van Buren to retire to a farm with a great house?
2. How did he modify the house and grounds at Lindenwald?
3. What changes were made after Smith Thompson and his family moved in with Van Buren? How did Van Buren respond to those changes?
4. How does Van Buren's gravestone reflect his personality?
Reading 3 was compiled from the National Park Service visitor's guide for Martin Van Buren National Historic Site; Bill Harris, Homes of the Presidents (New York: Crescent Books, 1987); John Niven, Martin Van Buren: Romantic Age of American Politics (New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1983); and John P. Platt, "Historic Resource Study, Lindenwald: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, New York," National Park Service, 1982.


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Big trucks are a common enough sight on roads and highways across the country. Delivering goods from coast to coast, they are a crucial part of our economy. But these big rigs are also involved in a large number of road accidents every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012, nearly 4,000 people were killed and over 100,000 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in the US.
Many people are probably familiar with the highly publicized big truck crash involving Tracy Morgan, an actor & comedian famous for his roles on SNL and 30 Rock. On June 7th, a Walmart truck crashed into a limo carrying Morgan and several friends. Morgan and several of the passengers were critically injured and one of the men in the car was killed. After the crash, concerns about semi-truck accidents have come to the forefront of public debate.
David Daggett is here today to talk to us about big-truck accidents: how you can avoid them and, if you've been in an accident, what steps you can take to ensure the best possible outcome.


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In this eight-part series, I choose a grape varietal and search for a dish that shows it off best. When I find the dish, I then test between 10 and 20 wines made with that grape, and narrow it down to the three I think make for a great fit. This week, it's chardonnay and next week, cabernet franc. Give a pairing a try and if you think it makes for a winning match, let me know at email@example.com.
Q: How many yuppies does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Two. One to screw in the light bulb and another to hold the bottle of chardonnay.
MONTREAL - Ah, yes, chardonnay, the beverage that countless upwardly mobile young professionals are ordering at wine bars the world over as we speak. A grape variety so omnipresent that many don't drink Pouilly-Fuissé or Meursault, they drink chardonnay. I have even watched foodies try to show off their wine knowledge by passing on a bottle of Chablis in favour of a chardonnay. Foodie friends, if you are reading this, Chablis is a chardonnay, as, by the way, are Pouilly-Fuissé and Meursault..
The pale green grape known for its lean and mean (high acidity) qualities in cold countries and close to tropical and butterscotchy flavours in warmer climes, chardonnay is so ubiquitous in the wine world that it's planted in more wine regions than the mighty cabernet sauvignon. It's even grown in that hotbed of wine production: England. No joke.
Yet, it's no joke either to wine producers that chardonnay suffers from its success. Though no doubt the grape behind the most prestigious white wines in the world, including the best sparkling wines and the nec-plus-ultra white Burgundies, chardonnay is also the culprit behind the sort of buttery, woody, heavy and downright icky peepee-yellow vinos that have caused wine snobs to become card-carrying members of the "anything but chardonnay" club.
So while chardonnay has become the "cépage" of wine neophytes worldwide, the oenophiles have switched their allegiance to more obscure grape varieties including chenin blanc, viognier and the darling of the white-wine world, riesling. Of course, they all wax eloquent about Chassagne-Montrachet and Champagne, but show up at a wine-snob potluck with a bottle of cheap Australian chardonnay, and chances are you'll spend the night talking to the host's mom while doing the dishes.
Captivated by this love-hate relationship the wine world has for chardonnay, I was thrilled to dine recently with star New Zealand winemaker Michael Brajkovich, whose Kumeu River Wines count some of the greatest chardonnays in the New World. With a degree in oenology and the title of New Zealand's first Master of Wine (a qualification widely regarded as one of the highest standards of professional wine knowledge), Brajkovich is a third-generation winemaker who knows his chardonnay so intricately that he can tell you in detail on which slope in Burgundy the grapes in his glass of Domaine de Montille Meursault were grown. Whoa.
"Chardonnay is harder to sell than it is to make," said Brajkovich over a plate of foie gras at Le Quartier Général restaurant. "The problem with New Zealand chardonnay is that it's often too sweet. But the wine we make isn't just cheap and cheerful. We show our wines against the best French wines. Instead of saying 'anything but chardonnay,' I prefer to say, 'anything but bad chardonnay.' The problem is that these wines have no history in the New World. It's up to us to build up that appellation. Our goal is for people to eventually request a vineyard name rather than a grape variety."
And what does Brajkovich consider a "bad" chardonnay? "Big (as in high alcohol), buttery and oaky," he says. "Wine should be refreshing. But one glass of bad chardonnay and you want to go to sleep. New World chardonnay is something you often drink standing up, like a cocktail. In Europe, that would be unheard of. Old World wines would be too austere to drink that way. They're more suited to the table."
To put Brajkovich's theory to test, I sampled 20 chardonnay wines that included a mix of both Old and New World bottles. There were chardonnays from Italy, South Africa, British Columbia, Ontario, Australia, California, Chili and New Zealand, as well as France – Burgundy, Beaujolais and the Jura. Prices ranged from $13 to $39.
In search of a dish to pair with chardonnay, I first thought of baked salmon, until a wine writer friend of mine said, "Chardonnay often has a slight peachy undertone, so try to find a dish with peaches." Peaches? Was he kidding me? Trying to find a savoury dish with peaches is as tough as finding a sweet dish with liver. Yet as I've enjoyed foie gras ice cream on occasion, the task was not as trying as it seemed. I remembered a grilling recipe from barbecue guru Ted Reader that included pork loin with peaches. But when I found the recipe, I saw that it included a spice rub with cinnamon. Could the chardonnay complement the fruit, the spice, and the char of grilled meat? I wasn't convinced until I recalled that a dish of spicy duck tartare at Le Quartier Général was quite winning with Brajkovich's wines. This would be interesting.
And so it was. Like so many of these tastings, it was fascinating to see how the wines that tasted best solo weren't always the wines that complemented the meal best. A delicious Chablis wimped out with the dish and the cool Jura chardonnay was too weird with the peaches. The Louis Latour Burgundy was far too distinguished, and the beautiful Beaujolais blanc made everything taste too sweet.
But, boy, did a lot of them work. Narrowing it down to three was a challenge, but we finally settled on a Chardonnay 2010, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, California ($19.45, SAQ # 379180), a commercial wine with a light touch of wood and a slight citrusy bitterness that clicked with the dish like no other. Then came a sensual Mâcon Verzé 2010, Nicolas Maillet, Burgundy, France ($22.95, SAQ # 11634691), which made this fruity grilled pork loin taste like haute cuisine. And what a wonderful example of scrumptious chardonnay it is: fruity, bright and full of personality. Love!
And finally, out of nowhere, came a wine that left us all cold when tasted before the meal, but worked wonders with the pork. The Pouilly-Fuissé Les Souvelles 2010, Marnay-Sorelles, Burgundy, France ($26.60, SAQ # 237909) was light on the nose, and not all that exciting on the palate. The taste was more fruity than mineral, a quality this appellation is renowned for. And yet that lack of minerality may have been the key to its success. This often pooh-poohed Burgundian chardonnay simply grabbed my tastebuds by the hand and went skipping down the field. With every sip I thought: chardonnay … oh, so nice.
Maybe those yuppies are on to something after all.
Just Peachy Pork Tenderloin
Serves 4 to 6
I was skeptical when I first read through this recipe from barbecue expert Ted Reader in his book King of the Q Blue Plate BBQ (Harper Collins, 2007), but the end result is so delicious that I will surely add it to my repertoire. This recipe calls for two pork loins, each of which can serve two to three people, depending on the size of the loin. If you decide to make a third, just slide it in the marinade with the others, but keep in mind there will be less sauce for each diner as the marinate later acts as the sauce. Be sure not to overcook the meat; aim for a slightly pinkish hue in the centre. I served this simply with plain couscous and yellow string beans.
6 fresh peaches, pitted, peeled and cut in half
¼ cup bottled peach juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
2 (1 to ½ lb) pork tenderloins, silverskins and excess fat removed and sliced in half
1 tablespoon to 2 teaspoons Indonesian cinnamon rub (recipe follows)
2½ to 3 tablespoons honey
Dice half the peaches into 2-inch segments and place in a food processor along with the peach juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and ginger. Pulse until smooth. Add the fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse again to combine. Transfer peach marinade into a large Ziploc bag, add the pork loins, squish around so that the marinade covers the meat, seal and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 24.
Heat grill to medium-high heat. Season the remaining peaches with 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon rub. Place peaches on grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and tender. Remove from grill and dice into ½-inch segments. Set aside.
Remove pork from the marinade and pour the remaining marinade into a medium-sized saucepan. Add honey and grilled, diced peaches. Bring the marinade to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the sauce is reduced by a third and slightly sticky. Remove from the heat and set aside for basting.
Season pork tenderloin with remaining 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon rub on all sides. Place tenderloin on preheated grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Baste with sauce and turn over. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, basting continually during the final minutes of cooking. Remove from grill and let the meat rest, lightly tented in tin foil, for about 7-10 minutes. Meanwhile bring the sauce back to a boil for a few minutes more. Slice the loins and serve drizzled with sauce or with sauce alongside.
Indonesian Cinnamon Rub
Makes about ½ cup
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground allspice
½ tablespoon ground cloves
½ tablespoon ground ginger
½ tablespoon ground garlic powder
½ tablespoon salt
Combine all the ingredients in a small jar. Cover and shake well to combine. Store in a cool, dry place away from the heat and light.
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