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The sleepy town of Uturoa is building a park at the pier, and it was quite a pleasant, active scene. The port was buzzing with small ferries and other boats going and coming. Vendors set up their wares in small huts on the pier, and you can wander around the town and shop for all sorts of handicrafts and souvenirs without having to use a tender to get to shore. Uturoa is an administrative center for the Society Islands, but the rest of Raiatea is lightly populated, with about 10,000 residents in all.
Our first morning in Raiatea we opt for the "Tahaa Discovery - Motu Snorkel and Pearl Farm" excursion. Raiatea doesn't have any natural sandy beaches, but the motus surrounding the island are perfect for sitting on the sand and for swimming and snorkeling. We ride on a small boat across the lagoon to Motu Toahota on the east side of Tahaa. The water in the lagoon is a beautiful blue-green and indescribable.
The motu is a perfect island paradise. Everyone snorkeled near the motu and sat on the beach or under the trees for an hour or so. A cash bar helped to quench our thirst, and we are careful to NOT sit under any of the coconut trees! Some of the group stayed on the motu, but most of us got on the boat for a short ride to the Motu Pearl Farm on Tahaa. The pearl farm is family-owned, and everyone in the family has a job. The patriarch and one of the daughters divided us into two groups to explain in detail how the peals are farmed. It was fascinating, and helped me to understand why the black pearls can be so expensive. After about a 25-minute presentation, we were set free to explore their gift shop or have a drink at the cash bar before boarding the boat and going back to the ship. Many of us (including me) bought pearls from this family, just because they were so gracious and the prices seemed comparable (or better) to what we had seen elsewhere. It just makes a good story, also, to say you bought your pearl at the source!
The first night on Raiatea we were all in for a treat. Some of the children of Raiatea (ages 3-13) came aboard and danced for us in the Cabaret lounge. They were very good, and cute to boot! Even the three-year-old children could do many of the Polynesian dances. At the end of the show, the children sang one Christmas song in Polynesian and one in French. The French song was "Jingle Bells". The idea of these 25 local children--who have probably never even seen a frost--singing a song about "Dashing through the snow, . . ."
The second morning in Raiatea we did a combination 4x4 and canoe excursion. First we rode in a covered outrigger canoe (pirogue) from Uturoa down the east side of the island to Faaroa Bay. We then rode up the bay to the Faaroa River, the only navigable river in French Polynesia. Our guide told us that the river was like the one at Disney World, only without any wild animals! Although there were no monkeys or tigers leaping at us from the jungle, this river does have a special significance for the Polynesians. Oral history of the islands relates that the great migration voyages of the early Polynesians to Hawaii and New Zealand commenced in this river. While riding along the coast, we saw a huge school of porpoises bobbing their way along. There must have been 30 or more! We didn't see any jumping and spinning, but one of the other tour boats did.
After cruising the bay and river, our guide gave us a bathroom break on shore and then we walked the short distance to the most sacred marae in all of French Polynesia--Marae Taputapuatea. This marae was only built in the 17th century, and was dedicated to Oro, the god of war. It is an extensive marae, spreading across Cape Matahira. This marae's central importance is evident in that any marae constructed on Raiatea or any other island had to incorporate one of Taputapuatea's stones as a symbol of allegiance and spiritual lineage. Although well restored and on a clear, landscaped site, you will need a guide such as we had to explain the different parts of the marae and their significance since there are no markers (even in French or Polynesian) explaining the different elements of the marae.
After some time at the marae, we boarded a 4x4 truck for the rest of our excursion. We went up into the mountains for views of the old volcano crater and the sea below. The 4x4 ride was not nearly as bumpy or muddy as the one we had on Bora Bora, nor was the view of the ocean below. Our 4x4 driver did not stop as many times as we did on Tahiti to explain the different plants we were seeing. However, it was a good combination to have both the canoe and truck ride. The truck did have to ford several small streams, and the driver also took us down inside the crater of the old volcano. When we got back on the main highway for the trip back to the R3, the driver drove much faster than we all would have preferred.
The afternoon we sailed from Raiatea, we shared a great experience with a couple of other journalists. We rode on the bridge as the captain took the R3 out of port. The ship had thrusters which move the ship sideways, so the captain was able to easily move away from the dock. The tricky part was running the "slalom course" down and around the markers in the lagoon between Raiatea and Tahaa. The pass through the reef was very narrow, and the captain had to make a couple of sharp turns to negotiate the channel, including a sharp left turn to exit the small gap in the reef. This ship can turn very sharply! The ship sailed between Tahaa and Bora Bora, and I got some pictures of the sunset from my balcony. It was a beautiful sail away from Raiatea!


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The tool, myIDP, is the first and only online tool to help scientists prepare an individual development plan. myIDP helps graduate students and postdocs in the sciences develop a step-by-step plan for reaching their career goals by providing them with: exercises to guide them through the process of assessing their career skills, interest, and values; an extensive list of resources for each of 20 common scientific career paths; and guidance on exploring career options and setting professional development goals. The application also allows users to keep track of their progress and provides automated reminders to help trainees meet their career goals and research project deadlines.
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ANDERSON — First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Ninth St., will hold its Contemplative Christmas on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the parlor.
The longest night of the year falls near Dec. 22, and the evening will be a service of scripture, stories, special music, silent reflection and healing prayer.
The Contemplative Christmas service is a time to recognize that Christmas can be a bittersweet time of the year. The constant refrain heard about getting together with family reminds many of what and who they have lost, or what they never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation — all these can make us feel very much alone in the midst of the festive season. All of this is compounded by the deepening darkness of the year. We need space and time to acknowledge our sadness and concern.
Christmas Eve service scheduled
ANDERSON — Madison Park Church of God invites the community to its Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 9 p.m.
The service features a sing-along of favorite holiday songs and carols, a re-telling of the Christmas Story and a candle lighting ceremony.
Dress is casual. Children are welcome to attend in their pajamas.
The church is located at Columbus Avenue and E 67th Street in Anderson.
Information: 642-2000 or visit www.MadisonParkChurch.org.
Old-fashioned Christmas celebration
MIDDLETOWN — The 14th annual Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony at "The Church at Crossroads" will be held at 10 p.m. Dec. 24.
Gary McManus of Daleville Christian Church will bring the message. A breathtaking, candlelight benediction will follow with all those present returning into the night in the spirit of peace and hope drawn from the birth of our Savior.
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll can supply valid football reasons for the decisions they make.
They love players who have unique physical gifts and fit special niches in their schemes. And you can see the positive effects of the approach in their first two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.
But you start getting the sense they also take some extra joy in doing the unconventional, the unexpected, the risky. Going against the grain.
They kept it interesting again in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday evening, picking West Virginia pass rusher Bruce Irvin.
Irvin was considered a second-round talent by some, and reputed to be taken off the board entirely by other teams for off-field indiscretions that landed him in jail as a youth – and had him in court as recently as last week.
When reporters mentioned that Irvin was not among the prospects considered worthy of the 15th pick in the draft, Schneider and Carroll both shook their heads and made a gesture that very obviously meant: So what?
What nobody disputes is that Irvin is a demonic pass rusher, almost a consensus as the best pass rusher in the nation. And the No. 1 need of the Seahawks was a pass rusher.
Problem meet solution.
While Irvin looks light as a pass rusher at 245 pounds, his times in the 40 (4.41 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.03) are fast even for cornerbacks.
When asked about his speed off the ball, Schneider and Carroll not only called him a "carbon copy" of Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, but also added that his get-off is the caliber of such former stars as Derrick Thomas, Charles Haley and Chris Doleman.
"This is the kind of guy who really puts the fear in offensive tackles; this is a rare guy and it's a rare chance to get a guy like this," Carroll said. "Ever since I've been coaching, I've been looking for a guy like this. This is the fastest guy that you could hope to get to play this position. Every coach in the league knows that. Everybody wants a guy like this."
So, the Hawks not only got the guy they wanted, they traded down and picked up a fourth- and seventh-round pick in the process.
Irvin, himself, did not expect to be taken until late in the first round, and he thinks pretty highly of his talents.
"I'm just a great athlete," Irvin said, while also promising to "stay humble."
"I'm gonna do great stuff for this organization; the sky is the limit for me," he said, humbly.
A short recap of his troubles include dropping out of high school, an arrest for burglarizing a drug dealer's home, and time in jail. But he went back for his GED and then starred at Mt. San Antonio College.
At that point, he met a man important to his future: then-USC coach Pete Carroll. Carroll said Thursday that he had studied Irvin's troubles over the years, and felt his background with Irvin made Carroll more comfortable with the character issues that might have scared off other teams.
Charges from a recent disorderly conduct case were dismissed Tuesday. Schneider said that he was comfortable with the recent issue.
Here's a comment from Irvin that they have to enjoy: "I love eating quarterbacks."
Other than Chris Clemons, the Hawks have only had players who nibbled at quarterbacks in recent seasons.
Imagine putting Irvin on the end opposite of Clemons. Consider how edgy tackles will feel when the CenturyLink Field crowd is all-out seismic and a guy who can run a 4.4 40 is flinching across from them.
Soon after the Hawks picked Irvin, more noted prospects like Quinton Coples, Melvin Ingram, Shea McClellin, Whitney Mercilus and Chandler Jones were taken.
"This guy is going to be a great asset to the program," Carroll said. "We did a good thing here today."
We may all now watch how well they fit Irvin into the scheme, into the locker room and into the community.
No question, there are risks. But Irvin also brings unique athleticism and unparalleled speed, and meets their most pressing need.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley on Monday highlighted some of the results from his six-day trade mission to India, which resulted in nearly $60 million in business deals for the state.
Montgomery County companies were among the deals.
"Rockville-based Sheladia Associates, an engineering, architecture and development company, will provide design and project management services valued at $3.7 million for upgrading India's National Highway 215 to a four-lane facility in the State of Orissa," according to a press release.
And Montgomery College signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen vocational education and instructor capacity in India.
"The goal of the collaboration is to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate a technical trade instructor training program and related instructional materials. Montgomery College will share its expertise in curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments. This effort will train the trainers who will, in turn, prepare India's people for careers in the knowledge economy," the release says.
His director of communications, Raquel Guillory, wrote a blog entry, that includes a video from the trip.
The Washington Post's website has posted this Associated Press article.
While in India, O'Malley defended the trip, saying it would be "economically irresponsible" not to build relationships with India. Here's the report from MarylandReporter.com.


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Islamabad (PTI): A 32-year old beauty of Indian and Pakistani parentage, better known as US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's "body person", is being wooed by a US lawmaker known for his anti-Muslim views.
Huma Abedin, born to a Pakistani mother and an Indian father, is also called the "secret weapon" in Clinton's campaign, and is being courted by New York Congressman Raymond Wiener.
Weiner, a Jewish lawmaker, has acknowledged that he is romancing Clinton's glamorous "body woman" official jargon for travelling assistant.
Weiner, a likely 2009 mayoral candidate, is literally pouring his heart into Clinton's White House bid, the Daily News of New York reported.
The 43-year-old bachelor admitted on Thursday that he is "hot" for Abedin, who was born in Michigan and raised in Saudi Arabia.
The whispers have been around for months, but Weiner had until Thursday ducked questions about her, saying his personal life was off-limits.
Though she recently posed for a glamorous photo spread in Vogue, Abedin is reported to be "press-shy".
She got an internship in the First Lady's office in 1996 and quickly became her indispensable right hand. These days, Abedin rarely leaves Clinton's side, while Weiner rarely leaves hers.
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Rebecca Soni turned in a dominant performance in the women's 200 meter breaststroke final, winning the race by nearly two seconds, qualifying for the Olympics in the event. She was already an Olympian on the back of her performance in the 100 meter breaststroke, but will attempt to capture multiple medals at multiple distances.
Coming in second place with a personal best was Micah Lawrence, who heads to her first Olympics. Her recent rise has been a slight surprise, as she struggled at the NCAA level last year. Failing to qualify was 30-year-old Amanda Beard, who was attempting to make her fifth consecutive Olympic team. She finished in fifth place, just over five seconds behind Soni and a little more than three seconds behind Lawrence.
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STAR magazine is touting eight explicit photos of Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, sold to them by an old drug buddy of Brad Pitt's significant other. The disturbing photos depict Angelina in a variety of lewd and strange situations. In one she's wearing a dog collar with black tape over certain unmentionable body parts. Other photos show Angelina in a 14 hour heroin smoking binge.
The question is not really what Angelina did in her past - we all know she had a few wild years, but she's changed now - No, the real question is why would STAR magazine stoop to such a low level just to sell magazines? Buying pictures off of a reputed druggie who will probably only go out and use the money for no good? Why would they want to dredge up the past and expose Angelina's children to images of their mother when she was at her lowest point? It's almost as if STAR wants to break up Angelina and Brad - of course, that would be the best thing ever for them -Â it would sell more magazines!
The headline on the cover is "Angie and Brad : the photos that will tear them apart!" As if that's the best thing in the world. The cover of this issue is screaming out "Hey, we've finally found a sure-fire way to break up this star couple! If all of our previous lies haven't worked - these photos will do the trick!" What a disgrace.
It's just absolutely horrible that a tabloid would put these photos in their magazine when they know that they have the potential to ruin the life of not only Angelina but her children, her realtionship with Brad and her career. It's disgusting and deliberate but one thing is for sure : STAR will not be coming into this house ever again, because they are nothing more than a bunch of low-life idiots looking to make a quick buck on the pain and drama of someone else's life. Who needs to see that? Not me. If you feel the need to see it, here is a preview of the cover that will hit news stands this week.


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"Twenty-six miles across the sea / Santa Catalina is waiting for me..."
There are plenty of ways to get to Catalina Island. You can catch a ferry from Marina del Rey or San Pedro. A helicopter, airplane, seaplane, power yacht, or sailboat will get you there, too.
Or, you can paddle.
If you happen to be on Cabrillo Beach early in the morning of October 1st, you'll see ten kayakers from UCLA's Marina Aquatic Center setting out to do just that. A series of articles this week will look at their training, their reasons for taking on this challenge, and the sport of kayaking.
On the charts, it's a long trip -- just like The Four Preps' 1958 hit, "26 Miles (Santa Catalina)" says. But that doesn't take into consideration factors like currents, wind and weather conditions, marine traffic -- all the things that tack on extra miles, especially when you're paddling in something as small as a kayak. That's one reason why these kayakers have been training all summer.
Leading this special UCLA MAC class is kayaking instructor Brendan Nelson, a 47-year-old production coordinator at CBS. He's been kayaking at the MAC for about six years and teaching there for four. Brendan has also led kayak trips to Black Canyon on the Colorado River, Anacapa Island, the Channel Islands, and Bahia de Los Angeles. Even on the L.A. River. He's quiet, methodical, organized -- just the type of person you'd want in charge.
Tall, sandy-haired, and quick with a smile, looking at him, you'd never think Brendan has experienced a heart attack and mild stroke. Fortunately, those health issues are behind him now. He gives a lot of credit for that to the support he received from his many friends at the MAC.
Other MAC instructors and teaching assistants have also helped with this special class, including Bob Gurfield, Tchie Tao, Anthea Raymond (coincidentally, the editor of the Echo Park "Patch"), Steve Goldman, Sung Byun, and Louis Brinker. All of them are important members of the MAC's kayaking program. It's been a summer of serious training. But paddling across the busy waters of the San Pedro Channel is serious business.
People have paddled between the mainland and Catalina for millenia. Archaeological digs have found human settlements on the island that date back about 9,000 years. Recorded history tells us that southern California's Tongva Indians -- later lumped together with other local indigenous peoples as "Mission Indians" or Gabrielinos -- were among the few "New World" peoples who risked going out on the open sea.
The Tongva took to the ocean in canoes called ti'ats. Constructed of planks that were sewn together, edge to edge, the boats were then caulked and coated with either pine pitch or, more commonly, tar from the La Brea Tar Pits or asphaltum that washed onto the beaches from offshore oil seeps. These seaworthy vessels could hold as many as 12 people, their gear, and the goods they carried to trade. Their size and quality impressed the first Europeans who encountered them. But they're a far cry from the boats the MAC expedition will be using.
The uninitiated might be surprised by the many styles and types of modern kayaks. There are sit-on top kayaks (which are very popular, particularly at the MAC), sea kayaks, touring kayaks, whitewater and surf kayaks, racing kayaks. And many of these have their own variations. Kayak water polo anyone?
The earliest kayaks were built and used by the ancient hunters of northeastern Asia, North America, and Greenland. Using animal skins stretched over frames constructed of wood and, more commonly, whale and seal bone, the Aleuts, Ainu, and Eskimos created sturdy boats for hunting, trade, and travel in a hostile environment. A lot has changed since then.
In the 1950's, fiberglass construction pretty much replaced traditional wooden kayaks and those built with fabric-over-wood frames. In turn, stronger, lighter, and more rugged rotomolded plastic kayaks took the stage in the early 1970s. Now there are also kevlar kayaks -- fast, light, and expensive. You can still find fiberglass and beautifully crafted wooden kayaks, but plastic kayaks can take a beating the others can't.
There are many reasons a person takes on a challenge like a twenty-six mile kayak voyage on the open ocean. In the next installment, we'll meet some of the participants and learn about the training that they and all kayakers receive at UCLA's Marina Aquatic Center.


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Vienna Town Council members need more time and professional advice to decide whether the future of Church Street should include taller buildings or if it could thrive under current 35-foot height restrictions.
Council members extended a public hearing Monday night on a proposed ordinance that would modify the height code for the old Vienna commercial district to allow municipal parking structures up to 50 feet tall.
The potential change follows , the first pitch to come in under the town's
As it stands, the Church Street proposal would violate the town's zoning requirements for the street.
While many council members believe more parking is needed in the area – and a 2008 planning commission parking study supports that claim – some residents said at a public hearing this week they worried the Church Street project would negatively impact the neighborhood for residents and businesses, aesthetically and in terms of traffic flow.
"We have a desire in town to have Church Street developed, and we do face a problem where if we don't address the parking issue we're going to choke growth," planning commission Chairman Chuck Anderson said.
The intent of reviewing the ordinance, however, is to consider code changes independently of any specific proposal, Councilwoman Laurie Cole said.
It was difficult for those involved in Monday night's discussion to separate one from the other.
"It's important to remember what we're talking about here is a general zoning revision, so it shouldn't be tied particularly to any one sketching, drawing or rendering," Cole said. "Is 50 feet … necessary for constructing an adequate parking structure?"
Current Requirements, Possible Limits
Planning commission members didn't think so. The draft ordinance they sent to council Monday night kept the height limit at 35 feet, but allowed for an additional 15 feet for certain necessities, including screening, guard rails, lighting and elevator enclosures.
Anderson said the commission believed builders could fit three-story garages, which would have four levels of parking counting the rooftop, into the 35-foot limit by allowing 11 feet for each story.
Planning and Zoning Director Greg Hembree didn't agree, saying the height given those specifications would need to be at least 39 feet.
"Our ruler may have been off," Anderson said.
Anderson noted the commission did support the specific project proposed for the empty lot on Church Street, but "from a planning standpoint, 35 feet has been standing for a long time – if we could do it in 35 feet, we should," Anderson said.
In a written recommendation to the council, Hembree said the commission's language might "restrict the use of legitimate parking structure elements (support beams and joists, for example) above 35 feet in height and further restrict some of the flexibility that could be used to create a more attractive design."
The planning commission also recommended the council give it the authority to review and approve the site plan for all parking structures. Currently, the commission provides only recommendations to the council.
In a memo to the council, Hembree said he didn't see a reason to change the review and approval process.
Much of the reason for extending the hearing was so council members could ask the town's contracted engineering firm to offer professional advice on what's feasible.
"We always challenge homeowners in town to build within the limits we set. It might always be easier to design and build a structure if you have 50 feet to work with instead of 35, but (35 feet) can be done," Cole said.
Many residents who spoke at Monday's public hearing agreed.
"If a parking structure is built it should conform to the rest of the guidelines for the town," said resident Howard Uman, who — like some other speakers — opposed the idea out of the belief it would increase crime and traffic in the neighborhood.
Uman also said taking on the project was not a fiscally responsible move to make, and one that would never pay for itself with the cost of ongoing maintenance.
"People aren't going to pay to park," said Uman, who lives on nearby Wilmar Place. "They're going to park on my street anyway. If they're going to be charged, it's not going to work."
Business Impact
Some business owners also worried how the new landscape – and construction of the specific project – would affect the street's business district.
Councilwoman Carey Sienicki said she met with business owners this week about their concerns, which include how a building of either height would look from Maple Avenue, located downhill from Church Street. They also had concerns about what would happen to their signs and the currently empty lot both they and their customers use, Sienicki said. The new project would go on that lot.
"The visibility of the businesses on that corridor … they're going to be dwarfed," Sienicki said.
Many business owners, including Tim Fricker of , and Robert Williams, an owner at 101 Church St., believe some kind of parking structure on the block is inevitable.
"If we're gong to fully develop Church Street ... you have to have parking," Williams said.
But the location of the proposed project is a concern for many on the block.
For Bikes at Vienna and others on that strip, the "feel" of the shops would change drastically, Fricker said. It would make the area feel like an alley rather than a local business corridor where residents can browse and take in what the shops have to offer, he said. For the bike shop, that means going for test rides, getting bike advice and troubleshooting in the open-air lot.
"I don't really know how I'd be able to provide that level of service if I have to send folks (somewhere else)," Fricker said.
Construction time was another concern of businesses in the area, Sienicki and Fricker said. With a 12- to 24-month timeline for the project, owners fear access will be reduced. They recall similar construction issues on Branch Road, where the shopping center now home to Fresh Market has struggled for years to attract and retain businesses and customers.
"I have no way of knowing exactly how much it will impact my business, but I can only believe it is going to reduce how many people come to my shop, thus reducing my income significantly," Fricker said. "I don't know how long I can sustain a business if the impact is severe and prolonged."
The council will meet again May 21 with more information from engineers. Council members plan to arrange a meeting with more businesses on the street to get more input.
It's not clear what kind of impact the delay will have on accepting the proposal on the table.
"This is an important decision to make and I don't think there is any way we should hurry through this," Mayor Jane Seeman said. "We want to get this right."
This article has been updated.


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Blamed with the Beatles throughout the 1960-70s for popularizing recreational drugs, the 69-year-old musician gives up marijuana for 8-year-old daughter Beatrice.
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McCartney, about to turn 70
On the eve of his 70th birthday, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has told Rolling Stone magazine he's given up smoking marijuana so he can be a better parent to 8-year-old Beatrice, his daughter with former wife Heather Mills.
McCartney, at left, with fellow Beatles in earlier years
Days after finally getting his own star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame – the last Beatle to be so honored – he told the magazine: "When you're bringing up a youngster, your sense of responsibility does kick in. Enough's enough."
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This week I'm combining our regularly scheduled From the Editor's Desk with our weekly BBDoodle. The idea for this one came from CrackBerry member Perjade who left the following comment to the site after listening to CrackBerry Podcast 086:
This site is more and more turning into some kind of religious sect. We have the worshipable objects in the forms of the Bold 9900, the PlayBook etc. on the altar. The teacher, guru or headpriest is Kevin, preaching the glories of Blackberry and RIM to his dedicated disciples, the regular readers of Crackberry.com!
BlackBerry 10 is the Messiah coming to bless everybody and give them peace ond happiness but at the same time also to slay the demons in the form of iPhone and Android.
"All glories to BlackBerry!"
I couldn't help but laugh and get a strong visualization after reading that, so here you have it in Doodle form! It's been a bad week for BlackBerry in the media, which has made for an insanely busy week on CrackBerry. The site has been buzzing with reactions on all of the news, and I've been finding it really interesting to read all of the comments from our readers. With a lot of people excited for BlackBerry 10 yet worried about the state of RIM's business, it's a big mix of cup half full vs. cup half empty. So let's talk about that. Keep reading to ... err.. drink from my cup.
Now while thinking of CrackBerry Kevin as a BlackBerry "Preacher" is funny and somewhat true, the way I personally view myself is as a champion for BlackBerry. This is similar to how Phil is a champion for Android over at Android Central, Rene is a champion for Apple over at iMore, Dan is a champion for Windows Phone over at Windows Phone Central, and Derek... despite the state of webOS... is still a champion for that platform over at webOS Nation. The title for each of us may be Editor in Chief, but end of the day we all genuinely have our favorite platforms and we're all rooting for them to succeed. Put us all together on a round table Mobile Nations podcast and it can be pretty funny to watch our differently-placed passion collide.
For many years BlackBerry was #1 in the Smartphone game, which made being a champion for the BlackBerry platform relatively easy. When you're leading in marketshare, the headlines are positive and the stock price is up, everything is working in your favor and it's easy to be enthusiastic.
It's a different story for BlackBerry right now. They're losing marketshare, they're getting beat up in th media and on Wall Street, and with their next generation of devices still months away, things are going to start getting tight on the cash flow front, to the point where a lot of people "out there" are speculating something has to give. To say things are challenging right now for RIM would be an understatement.
Logically, RIM's flip flop should mean it's difficult right now for me to be a BlackBerry champion. In reality, the opposite is true. I'm actually more of a champion for Research In Motion and BlackBerry than ever before. On the product side, I'm absolutely excited for BlackBerry 10. I'm obviously less enthusiastic with state of RIM's business following the update from CEO Thorsten Heins this week. But as Chris Umiastowski pointed out in a follow-up editorial, the majority of what we're seeing and hearing about RIM right now is a reflection of the past. Yes, RIM made mistakes. A lot of them.
These mistakes were made when BlackBerry was still #1. These mistakes have put RIM in a tight spot. But being in that tight spot has forced RIM to change, and I think what will emerge is a better company and ultimately, better products. New management is fixing what was broken, providing clear focus. And the challenging situation RIM is in is bringing the fight out of the company.
How do you get World Peace on Earth? According to Hollywood, you need aliens to invade and give mankind a reason to forget their differences and band together to fight a common enemy. How do you get a company to get its act together? You threaten its existence. Some will flee, some will unfortunately but necessarily need to be let go, but those who remain will unify and fight. RIM is fighting, Fighting, FIGHTING right now.
Will RIM emerge victorious in their current battle and get BlackBerry 10 successfully to market? We took a poll on it this week, and 60% of CrackBerry Nation still has faith, 25% has its doubts and 15% don't know what to think. I cast my vote for YES. There are a LOT of BlackBerry People in the world, myself included, who need BlackBerry 10. Failure is not an option.
Get it done #TEAMBLACKBERRY. In the meantime, #TEAMCRACKBERRY will keep the faith and continue championing for you, no matter how messy the fighting gets. We got your back.
/ End Sermon
All Hail BlackBerry! Let's chant for BB10.
SurrealCivic Jun 3, 2012 at 11:03 pm
RIM has made mistakes in the past, which did get them to where they are now. But also, the market changed.
As input costs (commodities rose), cost of labour rose, the manufacturing hardware has become a very competitive market.
Look at the shape Nokia is in, look what happened to Sony Ericsson; it is very difficult competing with Samsung, Apple (through FoxConn), Microsoft, and Google.
Now that Google purchased Motorola, the market once again is becoming more tight. This is why I have been saying that RIM needs to EXIT the handset manufacturing business.
And this is exactly what is happening.. RIM is transforming in this highly competitive market place, they are going to shed a good chunk of their staff, sell off buildings and equipment, and become a leaner and meaner company that once again is going to innovate and differentiate themselves in this market.
Sorry for re-posting the bottom part, but it all fits in together and are my thoughts on the future of RIM. I believe in RIM!
Research In Motion is going through a massive transformation stage. With the purchase of QNX Systems two years ago, RIM is focusing on software. They are developing a software platform that is going to compete with mobile platforms like iOS and Android, but RIM's new software platform will actually take it a step further!
I agree, RIM is going to re-shape the industry once again!
Living in Waterloo for over 15 years, attending University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and working in the city; I have watched RIM from pretty much it's infancy! These are my views...
Planes, trains, and automobiles. Your mobile device is your personal tool, a tool that will be able to interface with your car, the plane that you are about to board, the cab that you took to get to the airport. Imagine being able to 'pair' your BlackBerry with wherever you are. And you have access to your e-mail, contacts, calendar, documents and MORE while you are sitting in a seat on a plane, train, etc.
Accessing an ABM, paying at the store, going to the movies, taking a cab, going to the amusement park, driving your own car, attending a meeting, watching TV in your living room, attending class, playing a video game..... Imagine knowing your preferences, what you did last time, or simply recording the experience, or writing a note about it.. You will be able to access all your information, everywhere you go. The ride you likes the most last time at the amusement park, your recently purchased movies, etc. I think you get my point now!
Recently I read a transcript of an interview with Alec Saunders where he said
"I think iOS is designed for five years ago. … It was designed with the idea that Steve Jobs had, that it would be a media consumption device. And that's not what a BlackBerry is."
RIM is going back to it's roots, and creating the ultimate communication platform for the most productive and relevant experience to date. A platform that is going to be ubiquitous through-out.
A platform that will effectively communicate with what you do on a daily basis and who you interact with while keeping your personal data secure!
Thanks reading my comment!
If you want to hear more of my analysis and my thoughts on nRIM, follow me on Twitter @SurrealCivic
ricocan Jun 4, 2012 at 12:22 am
That is a great vision and what should be sung from the roof tops! Does it need to be cool or hip when it becomes what we need to be productive, organized or way less forgetful? This tool won't fit everyone's wants, but for those who need to get things done it will BE the solution! That may work as a marketing angle as well, when you need to know, remember, find, or connect, BB does that and plays too.
chesterhall Jun 4, 2012 at 10:29 am
That manifesto was epic...great reply!
maddie1128 Jun 4, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I understand your point about RIM getting out of the hardware part of things- however, I have yet to see a phone with awesome hardware like a Blackberry. I don't know if taking away one of the reasons people love their Blackberrys so much would be a good thing.
I am hoping that the release of BB10 phones will give RIM the time to get things back together and earn their place back in the market. I, for one, can't get things done without my BlackBerry!!!
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:05 am
I don't see RIM ever leaving the hardware business or licensing their OS either.
Also, why the same comment on every single post?
erhan8 Jun 4, 2012 at 12:01 am
I can't imagine my life, career or my down time without BlackBerry.
bold007 Jun 3, 2012 at 10:19 pm
I believe in BB.
Sunday night...
You've been into the wine again, haven't you?
I hope Thor doesn't come to the door and you're doing a
"Hansel "!
DavidsonLee Jun 3, 2012 at 10:21 pm
BlackBerry 10 will be the savior! Hallelujah!!!
charlieforbes71 Jun 3, 2012 at 10:22 pm
I am keeping the faith! #TEAMCRACKBERRY
Sparro Jun 3, 2012 at 10:25 pm
I want BB10, BBX, BlackBerry 10 NOW......
I still like BBX Better!!!!
Bobert_123 Jun 3, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Hell ya!!!
livejam Jun 3, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Michaluk 10:10
"And we shall emerge from the drought and harvest the Berries of our labor"
khalmarri Jun 3, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Android is only filling iPhone's blank spots. BlackBerry will be a total replacement.
Kevin, great article man..
I'm with #TeamBlackBerry all the way. I have faith that this company will emerge a stronger, leaner and unified company.
Thanks for the positive articles, #TeamCrackBerry :)
lynxs_claw Jun 3, 2012 at 11:24 pm
I shudder to think of a world without blackberries. I believe when BB10 is released we'll see a lot more support than we think!
I think many are waiting to behold BB10!
erhan8 Jun 3, 2012 at 11:57 pm
Almost like a cult following of koolaid drinking sheep! No wait that's.... Never mind.
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:06 am
Yasch22 Jun 4, 2012 at 12:16 am
"Thou shalt worship no false iDols," saith the Editor.
"Get thee behind me, Samsung!"
revil-0-316 Jun 4, 2012 at 12:23 am
I do believe that RIM is "Failing Forward". Take a look where is playbook right now, it is constantly becoming the most powerfull tablet out in the wild. Playbook had become the sacrificial lamb of RIM. In other words RIM is very serious in dealing with their lessons from the past and that will drive them to move forward and become even more great and successfull. Remember that all great leaders and inventors had once and even more failures in their lives. Let's Rock and Roll this!!!
MichealBerry Jun 4, 2012 at 2:32 am
You clearly do not own a playbook.
revil-0-316 Jun 4, 2012 at 3:23 am
Ouch! Really!? I do not have to prove to the whole crackberry nation that I have a playbook...because I already did. You can check my winning entry to "Scrapbook" creations from Michelle Haag blog post last 15 May 2012 as my proof. Where's yours?
Demandred7 Jun 4, 2012 at 12:31 am
Great post Kevin! There has been too much negative press as of late. It is a welcome morale booster. Too many in the media have been fear mongering because it sells papers and hits on websites. Since stepping up from a simple flip phone, I have been a BlackBerry devotee. The champion video is perfect. SurrealCivic hit the nail on the head, the iphone is designed to be the ultimate media consumption device. I just want to have the ultimate communication experience. I just want to get stuff done. In the same way that the "Franks Red Hot" lady wants to put that 5#1t on everything, I just want to get 5#1t done and I don't want to use a ton of data and hence money to do so. As long as BB10 has a physical keyboard option, I patiently await the end of my contract so that I can upgrade to it.
stackberry369 Jun 4, 2012 at 12:48 am
The eyephone is the David koresh and Jim Jones of smartphones.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Jun 4, 2012 at 1:18 am
Hov is a blackberry bold
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:08 am
Somebody uses eyephone! :D
dOvetastic also called it that after microwaving his!
G-bone Jun 4, 2012 at 12:49 am
If I may be permitted a reading in midst of this ceremony (at which I reverently worship and genuflect ),
I respectfully submit a new BlackBerry Credo, a Mission Statement :
"We will RELENTLESSLY pursue perfection, knowing we will not capture it.
BUT, in our RELENTLESS pursuit of perfection,
We WILL capture EXCELLENCE. " - Vince Lombardi
BlackBerry : The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection.
This shall be the first of the BlackBerry 10 Commandments.
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Jun 4, 2012 at 1:19 am
Sounds like a lexus commandment
Brianflys Jun 4, 2012 at 2:22 am
Meanwhile Apple is rumored to have a big announcement on Wednesday, at 6am Pacific.
That's 6-6-6 The sign of the beast! The true evil!!
Ok, no information about an announcement, but the date in this context could not be ignored...
Superfly_FR Jun 4, 2012 at 2:44 am
Can't believe my joke in 10/10 ideal release date for BB10 comes true. Weird.
Superfly_FR Jun 4, 2012 at 2:46 am
Yes, we (RIM crowd) need at least a bit of auto-suggestion. Be it a pinch, not a voodoo spell ;-)
glassofpinot Jun 4, 2012 at 4:04 am
I know what you mean about the week!
For me, the big wake up was not the pundits writing, it was the market size/share info that came out. Why?
The jousting of RIM vs Apple vs the 'droid drones is always a bit back and forth, and there is the strong sense that RIM is gaininng - because they stopped just drifting behind.
Then the market share data came out - it's a reminder that nothinng is on cruise control in the world market, as thigs keep rocketing along.
It's more important now for RIM to win. They're betting the company on what comes next. So far, the bet looks promising.
(I don't want this to sound more than it really is. Many firms have "bet the company" on a big launch. Yet while this used to happen in a bit of obscurity (e.g. Boeing on the 747 launch), in today's market it is all over the web - with details and drivel).
Perjade Jun 4, 2012 at 4:25 am
Kevin , I admire your enthusiasm! You are the real Blackberry Guru ! Keep up the good work !
lnichols Jun 4, 2012 at 7:04 am
Amen! Now can something be done in the forums about the usual suspects telling us RIM is dead on a daily basis, or derailing positive threads with bashing and negativity?! The next few months of being a Blackberry believer will be slow and painful as it is without our daily door to door visits from the white shirted neon green tie wearing Android cult, or the cult of Jobs members. Perhaps some smiting (bans) until 10-10 ;-).
It is so true!
I'm like religiously checking crackberry everyday for updates. :D
Just reading all things BB makes me happy.
birdman_36 Jun 4, 2012 at 7:57 am
This is kind of disturbing, actually...
togardergrosse Jun 4, 2012 at 9:17 am
#TeamBlackBerry FTW!
marko868 Jun 4, 2012 at 9:54 am
False prophet pray that BB10 parts the red sea and your not swallowed up whole like Motorola.
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:10 am
Just use an LED scuba!
rigwrecker Jun 4, 2012 at 10:41 am
so true tang63... Just as the 9900/9850/60 releases, checking CB news/boards/feeds multiple times DAILY, for a glimpse or something new on BB10!
Trying to be patient, but it has never been my strong suit. Hopefully all this suspense will intensify the frenzy that will drive sales and see our choice of smartphone "Back in Black". Have a great day all!
boldvivek Jun 4, 2012 at 10:45 am
Why all thinks, the OS BB10 will give RIM the success, no. 1 spot. If just the OS matters then why only Galaxy S2 was succeed, so many handset offers same os, 28 million sold & still counting. we should accept the fact that RIM is much behind in features, hardware, quality, they are still 2years behind in technology. no front camera, dual core, 1080p video recording & so on...........................
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:13 am
Not behind at all.
Playbook has 1080p recording and dual core processor, front facing camera. Not every smart/phone even has a front facing camera. The high end blackberry smartphones record in both VGA and 720p, the curves at VGA. I wouldn't call them behind. People like choices. You just CAN'T APPRECIATE ANYTHING.
mikegcox Jun 4, 2012 at 10:52 am
I love my BlackBerry, I have family that works for RIM and I want them to succeed in a big way. The only thing that can save them is the mass adoption of HTML5. Right now it is a platform game, just like back in the days where Microsoft took possession of desktop computing. Only when developers are able to build once and deliver to all, will there be room for more platforms.
Remember when the Internet was young we had the the free and open WWW and we had AOL. The WWW cleaned up and AOL disappeared. I really hope the same thing happens again and that the App Store, Marketplace, and yes App World, become nothing more than a portal where you can find things that are also available by typing an URL into a browser.
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:17 am
I don't think those application ecosystems will open up. Linux applications don't run on windows, but windows applications run on Linux via W.I.N.E, without it, they don't run. Mac applications don't run on windows OR linux.
Blackberry, Android*, WebOS, iOS and Windows Phone applications cannot run on their counterpart's platform.
*Needs converting from apk to bar for use on playbook.
We are the Bold
Lower your droids and surrender your thumbs
We will add your apps and technological distinctiveness to our own
Your communication needs will satisfied by...us
Resistance.....is futile
ryanlrobinson Jun 4, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Preach it, brother!
birdman_36 Jun 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm
BB10 should have come out 2 years ago.
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:18 am
It wasn't even being developed two years ago.
Rootbrian Jun 5, 2012 at 1:19 am
I'm with #teamcrackberry #teamblackberry all the way!! NO NEGATIVE SMEARING, LYING MEDIA is going to change my thoughts on the platform or my preception!


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Friday, October 2, 2009
Awwk! My dog ate my Jawbone Prime Bluetooth!
I left Max, one of my Boston Terriers, alone in the living room for just 5 minutes this morning, with my Jawbone Prime Bluetooth and BlackBerry phone sitting on the coffee table. He could have eaten my phone, at least that is insured, but no he went for the Jawbone. Probably because it smells like my ear...my Bostons have an ear fetish! If they can't clean your ears, they will clean each others. It is kind of a bedtime ritual with them.
So anyway, I was putting my boots on in the bedroom when Max came in and proudly dropped a small black shiny 'something' at my feet. I thought, "What in the heck are you eating Max?" I picked it up and immediately recognized it as the ear bud cover from my new Jawbone bluetooth....my heart skipped a beat as I thought, "Oh NO! Please tell me he got this out of the Jawbone box (they send you lots of different sizes). I ran to the living room and there it was...the chewed up pieces of my Jawbone.
Max was a $350 dog, but this morning he became a $480 dog. If I didn't love him so much I would ring his little neck. At least he didn't swallow it, that would mean an added vet bill. Here it is, 3 pieces of electronic genius with teeth marks and slobber.
I wanted to scream, cry, and pinch myself to make sure this was real. I only had the Jawbone for one month and I LOVED it! I did my research before deciding on the Jawbone Prime. I even ordered it directly from Jawbone so I would get the warranty, I didn't want to take any chances of getting a knock-off without a warranty. I decided to spend the whopping $130.00 buying direct from them because they offered a 'no-questions asked' return policy if I didn't feel that the Jawbone Prime was as good as they said it was.
The dogs (we have three of them) are like our children. They cost you lots of money to keep, but you love them so much and you get so much love in return, that you overlook the cost of food, snacks, collars and vet bills. I guess this is like when your teenager wrecks your car. You are upset, but you will eventually forgive them.
Well, at least now I know that the Jawbone Prime is the BEST Bluetooth that I have ever used and that the noise assassin works exactly like it says it will, and it is so comfortable that I forget I am even wearing it. Guess I better get busy shopping for a new one...Thanks Max!
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"Nissua is a tender Finnish sweet bread made with cardamom. This bread is formed into braided loaves or wreaths, and topped with a simple frosting."
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Original recipe yields 3 - 1 pound loaves
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Stir in the margarine, sugar and salt until melted. Let cool until lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Pour milk mixture into a large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 1/2 cup flour, cardamom and yeast mixture. Cover and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
- Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and then divide each piece into thirds. Roll out with your hands until the pieces are long enough to braid. Braid three pieces together to form a loaf; repeat twice to make three loaves. Place on lightly greased baking sheets and let rise for 40 minutes, until nearly doubled. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in vanilla and 2 teaspoons milk to make a spreadable frosting. Spread the frosting over the cooled bread.
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The correct name is 'Nisu' or 'Pulla'. You may want to try them like this: after making and raising the dough, roll buns a bit larger than golf balls and let them rise for ca 15 mins. Then make a hole in the middle of the buns with your finger. Fill the holes with butter and cover the butter with some white sugar. Put some egg wash on the buns and bake them in the oven (375 degrees) for maybe 10 minutes. The beatiful brown color will tell you when they're done. Enjoy with a glass of cold milk, that's the proper Finnish way to do it!
This was FABULOUS. My husband has been begging me to make the bread his Grandmother had made in his childhood. This is the best Nissua recipe yet - a keeper for sure. The only thing he said was that there should be more cardamom. I made 1 loaf regular, and made 2 into cinnamon-raisin loaves to share with the neighbors. It recieved rave reviews there also. Thanks so much for sharing!!
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This is a great bread with a wonderful taste and a very good texture. I had a hard time choosing between 4 and 5 stars, but I settled on 4 because of a few minor issues that I have with the recipe. As a few people commented, I think it's better with double the cardamom, and I also had to increase the flour quite a bit (although I used all-purpose flour, so maybe that's why). But my biggest complaint is that the frosting looks kind of silly to me. Maybe I did something wrong, but it seemed to cover up the attractiveness of the bread, and lumpy things don't frost very well. Since I just made the bread for my family, it didn't really matter, but I think I'll have to experiment with the frosting to get it looking better. I'll probably try thinning it out into more of a glaze. UPDATE: I made this again and added more milk to the frosting to thin it out. The bread was much more attractive and was a huge hit with everyone who ate it! This is going into my permanent recipe box.
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Amount Per Serving (30 total)
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- 216 cal
- 11%
- Fat
- 5.2 g
- 8%
- Carbs
- 36.6 g
- 12%
- Protein
- 5.5 g
- 11%
- Cholesterol
- 25 mg
- 8%
- Sodium
- 133 mg
- 5%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that UNT is one of only nine universities to receive a research project grant to support innovation and development of clean coal technologies.
Rajiv Mishra, a professor of materials science and engineering, received the two-year, $300,000 grant to develop high performance materials for use in high-temperature applications at coal-fired energy plants. Next generation materials would allow these plants to operate at higher temperatures, which makes coal combustion more efficient, and in turn, results in lower emissions.
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UNT will partner with the University of Idaho to develop new computationally designed nickel-chromium alloys that could be used in high temperature applications in coal plants. Previously, Mishra studied aluminum alloys that could retain high performance at high temperatures. Mishra will use modern characterization and computational modeling tools in what he calls a "materials by microstructural design" approach to develop viable materials.
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