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Jul 02, 2013
Equanimity's "far enemies" (Day 81)
Buddhaghosa decribes the "far enemies" of equanimous love like this: "Greed and resentment … are its far enemies … for it is not possible to look on with equanimity and be inflamed with greed or be resentful simultaneously."
He also says, "[Equanimity's] function is to see equality in beings. It is manifested as the quieting of resentment and approval."
Equanimity destroys greed (or approval) and resentment, and greed (or approval) and resentment destroy equanimity, and so they're direct opposites or, as the tradition calls them, "far enemies."
Equanimity is a state of neither approval nor disapproval, aversion nor craving. It's a state of balance, calm, and peace. When it's applied in …
Jul 01, 2013
"There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control." Marcus Aurelius (Day 80)
"There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control," wrote Emperor and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, in his Meditations. "These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone."
I've described even-minded love (upekkha) as being love with insight. One thing that allows our love to be even-minded, or equanimous, is insight into impermanence.
Even-mindedness is a quality that accompanies all of the other brahmaviharas, which are the four qualities of lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joyful appreciation (mudita), and even-minded love (upekkha) itself. We need to have even-mindedness accompanying these other states because loving-kindness, compassion, and joyful appreciation each …
Jun 30, 2013
Even-mindedness and the two arrows (Day 79)
Upekkha, or even-minded love, is the fourth of the series of meditations we're looking at in our 100 Days of Lovingkindness series.
As I discussed in the first post on upekkha, this word has several different meanings, although they're all related.
Jun 29, 2013
Equanimity is love — even-minded love (Day 78)
It's easy to forget that upekkha, or equanimity, is love. The word "equanimity" doesn't sound very loving. It's coldly Latinate, lofty, and remote, and doesn't roll off the tongue easily. Few of us are likely to use the word in everyday conversation. The adjective, equanimous, is even worse! Even the Anglo-Saxon equivalents, "even-minded" and "even-mindedness," don't convey any sense of love, or kindness, either. But upekkha is a form of love.
The word in Pali or Sanskrit is from a root īkṣ, which means "to look upon," along with a prefix upa-, which can mean many things, but which almost always connotes a sense of closeness, as in upaṭṭhāna …
Jun 28, 2013
Guided Upekkha Bhavana (Cultivating Evenmindedness) (Day 77)
This is one of the guided meditations that I led recently in a Google+ Hangout.
This particular one is a guide to developing the quality of equanimity (upekkha), or evenmindedness. There's an introductory talk in which I outline four different uses of the term equanimity, and then I guided the class through an approach to meditation in which we lose our sense of separateness, so that there's an element of anatta (not-self) brought into the practice before we begin to cultivate lovingkindness.
The practice also brings together mental stillness and non-reactivity, and metta, or lovingkindness. It's important to remember that "even-mindedness" (or equanimity) is actually "even-minded love" or "equanimous love" …
Jun 27, 2013
Cultivating equanimity or evenmindedness (upekkha) (Day 76)
I see equanimity as love accompanied by insight.
The fourth of the series of practices we've been exploring in this 100 Days of Lovingkindness is evenmindedness, which is more often translated as equanimity. The Pali word for this is upekkha, and in Sanskrit (Pali's big sister, so to speak) this is upeksha.
The word upekkha actually covers a number of distinct but related qualities, with the common factor being non-reactivity. Here are three ways the Buddha talked about equanimity — and that's before we talk about the practice of equanimity as a brahmavihara (the brahmaviharas, or divine abidings, beingthe four practices we're exploring over this 100 days).
- The word upekkha can
Apr 19, 2013
Learning to see with the eyes of wholeness (Day 8)
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And the same applies to others. If you have a friend who's, say, dying of cancer, what does it mean to wish them well?
There's a nice little dialog that the …
Mar 21, 2013
Falling through suffering
Recently someone wrote to me and said that although he'd been making great progress in his meditation and had been experiencing at times profound peace and intense clarity, his meditation recently had become very turbulent. There can be many reasons for this, of course, but one that came to mind was when we need to shift gear in our meditation practice.
This turbulence may well have been a call to go deeper. We can get used to having a generally more positive experience, and get used to a certain ease in our practice. The mind is generally calmer, and we're more joyful and experience more kindness. But we can become unused to experiencing …
Aug 27, 2012
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I come from a long line of drama queens. My family could create drama out of going to the supermarket. They also drank a lot which enhanced this tendency.
Let's face it, many of us who have staggered about in the realm of addictive or blow-your-mind substances, have a predisposition towards catastrophizing. Something in us enjoys creating volcanic eruptions out of molehills. Even many of us who have heroically extricated ourselves from substance misuse or abuse have failed to let go the accompanying tendency to see the world in terms of flash crashes, trench warfare, bubonic plague, and other extreme events.
Even though we may be consciously inclined towards the Middle Path …
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Painful experiences range from subtle discomfort to extreme anguish – and there is a place for them. Sorrow can open the heart, anger can highlight injustices, fear can alert you to real threats, and remorse can help you take the high road next time.
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KC BBQ recommendations
We're going to be in KC for two nights on our way to Des Moines. We will be staying at the Great Wolf Lodge near Cabela's on the way north side of town, but we don't mind a drive into the city for some good food. We're from Dallas, so we are familiar with the concept of driving an hour and still being in town!
I'd really like to eat some BBQ. In Texas, asking for 'cue recommendations is sometimes akin to starting a religious war, but I'd love to know what your favorite BBQ places are and why. I'm particularly interested in Arthur Bryant's or Jack Stack, but I have no idea about other places.
Also, what do I order? (Love burnt ends!)
I"m sure this post will bring out some strong opinions, but at the risk of being flamed I can tell you that I was in KC 2 years ago and went to Aurthur Bryant's and thought it was fantastic! I think I got a burnt end sandwich. I still daydream about it to this day...
I love Arthur Bryant's, although I know some people are starting to stray. Best pulled pork sandwich, hands down. And there's one right out there at the Legends now.
Jack Stack has the best burnt ends, no arguement, you can find it in the Crossroads or on the Plaza.
My other favorite is Oklahoma Joes, they have some great meat and fries. Plus it's in a gas station which is unique. I'd stick with those and you won't be disappointed.
re: lwoerther
I love Bryant's, probably more for the atmosphere and history than the food, which is also pretty darn great.
That being said, Oklahoma Joe's and Smokin' Guns are outstanding. Both are run by people that made their reputations on the competition circuit. Smokin' Guns has some great burnt ends, too....go early because they sell out.
I am sure I will be flamed for this, but honestly I like Famous Daves, they are at Village West. But there is Bryants out there too.
I'm relatively new to town so I while I've been to all these places, I haven't necessarily been a lot. That said, my experience is recent and not based on years of accumulated love or hate. Here's my thumbnail:
Bryant's: Terrific, iconic, and you can't go wrong going to original. There are reports of inconsistency, but I've never had less than very good. Long waits at lunch, sliced beef sandwich is wonderful and would be a good comparison for a brisket-loving Texan, though different from what you get down in Luling and Lockhart.
Jack Stack's: "Nice" atmosphere...doesn't speak BBQ to me at all. I thought the burnt ends were only okay. Same with the much-vaunted lamb ribs. Sides are good. Seems a very poor representation of KC BBQ to me on atmosphere alone (would avoid the Arthur Bryant near your hotel for the same reason, though I haven't been so don't know if there's a drop-off on the food)
OK Joe's: Pretty close to me, seems pretty popular, meat is pretty bland, I thought, all the way around. Popular enough that I'll try it again, but I'm really in no hurry.
Famous Dave's: No comment
LC's (on Blue Pkwy): My favorite Q in town. My last takeout order there was absolutely heavenly...burnt ends are, at their best, mind blowingly good. Also had a short end and sliced, smoked pork. All really excellent.
I still recommend Bryant's to visitors because it's an icon, but LC's is where I'd eat if I had the choice.
re: Aaron Deacon
I still have a lot of Q research to do in KC, but if if I find something better than LC's Burnt Ends, I don't even know how I would react.
re: Bobfrmia
Did I just have a bad night at LC'S? My one experience a few years back was less than satisfactory. The burnt ends were really small & fatty and there was something wonky about the sauce - it was as if somebody had sprinkled sugar on top of it - seriously. I always give a second chance, however, I haven't tried it again because of location, location, location. (Given the consistently rave reviews on this board - I need to get my fanny out there again.)
Everybody can have a bad day/night. We brought a a fair-sized group of out-of-towners to Jack's Stack (95th & Metcalf location) one night and - to a person - it was HORRIBLE. We were mortified after raving about it so much. Otherwise - we have always loved Jack's Stack. Still #1 in my book. Can't get enough of their lamb ribs & beans.
I agree wholeheartedly with Aaron Deacon about Arthur Bryant's - never had anything less than good. Had a pork sandwich one time that about brought me to tears with it's awesomeness.
OK Joe's - Love their pulled pork.
Please report back, dalaimama! Have fun!
re: Mushroom
I read about someone else that had a bad batch of burnt ends at LC's. They said they didn't look at all like some of the other servings. I wonder if when they run out, they try to fake it with something else.
Burnt ends are gonna be fatty, but mine weren't small or chewy. Tender, loaded with smoky flavor. I don't care for the sauce, so ask them to leave it off. Maybe I've been lucky, if so I hope it continues.
re: Mushroom
Just out of curiousity, here is a link to a pic of LC's burnt ends.
Is this how yours looked?
re: Bobfrmia
Good God!! Not even close! I've been robbed!
And you're right - I should have used "chewy" not "fatty".
Looks like LC's just rocketed to the top of my list!
If you really don't mind driving, I love K&M BBQ in Spring Hill, KS. That would be nearly an hour south of your location. Although if you are driving North on I-35 from Dallas you could hit them on your way up or back down. They are about 10 minutes South of I-35 off 169 HWY (exit to 169 at Olathe). I think that they are closed Mondays.
The sauce is sweet and spicy. The meat is tender and juicy. It is small town and off the beaten path, no fanciness here (although I hear that they are building a new place next to their current location).
I am a rare BBQ fan in that, if you don't have good beans, you don't have good BBQ. These are the only beans that I like better than Jack's Stack (which many say are the best). The other sides are just ok to me, though. I get excited about Red Cream Soda, unusual around these parts, and they've got it. It's the little things, I suppose.
re: amy_rc
I do like Jack Stack beans, but sides are secondary to me. I like their cheesy corn bake too, but I don't go ga-ga for it like some.
re: Aaron Deacon
You know, Jack Stack's used to be IT for me, but the last couple of times, it has been VERY poor... I don't know if that was just bad luck or not.
re: Katie Nell
I prefer the one in JoCo on Metcalf and 95th over the one in the Crossroads Dist. Very consistent and good as it has always been, IMO.
re: amy_rc
We usually go to the original one on Holmes... I've never been to the one in the Crossroads.
Stick with the tried and true - Arthur Bryants on Brooklyn and OK Joes in the gas station - low and slow rules!
I'm sure I'm echoing others here, but my top two recomendations are OK Joe's and Jack Stack.
Everyone seems to rave about burt ends -- I don't get it.. There's nothing less appealing than gnawing on a fatty, chewy hunk of meat. ..And yes, LC's is where I experienced, (and ended) my first burnt ends experience. If you're at LC's go for something else smoked, you won't regret it. They have a great pit master. I just don't like burnt ends.
Back to Jack Stack. Best baby back ribs I've ever had. Best BBQ baked beans I've ever had. I've made many BBQ road trips to KC and when I've brought friends to Jack Stack, they always thought I was exagerating about the food -- until they ate there. From my buddy Jim, "These ribs are better than sex. I'd drive down here just for these."
Arthur Bryant's is good too. You won't go wrong with Oklahoma Joe's or Arthur Bryants. AB's is an institution, so you have to go at least once. OK Joe's is interesting because it's in a gas station/convenience store. They're on opposite ends of town.
Stay clear of Famous Dave's... cliche'd CHAIN. Not bad if it's your only choice, but really, you're in KC, there are so many better BBQ establishments to experience.
If you're on the North Side, hit Jack Stack downtown. It's tricky to find, but don't give up. It's a nice reward. The original one is neat, but it's a haul out there from the horth side.
If you have the time, catch a KC Roayls ballgame outdoors at night. The zoo is neat. They have some great museums (Check out the Jazz and Negro Baseball museums).
Most of all, have fun and Q it up!
re: s4zando
>>OK Joe's is interesting because it's in a gas station/convenience store.
I see this mentioned a lot as a reason to go to OK Joe's (to be fair, these recommenders also really like the meat, usually). I'm all for the physical place adding some to the experience--Bryant's is a perfect example.
But having a section of junk food and sundries adjacent to the eating area, and gas pumps out front, did nothing to enhance my enjoyment of OK Joe's. While I think hesitate to call the meat overrated due to its high popularity, single visit (many meats), and the general variability of BBQ, I certainly think the location is overrated.
re: s4zando
After living in Chicago for 4 years (KC Native), I crave burnt ends! They look at you like your nuts around here if you order rib tips or burnt ends.
re: stellamystar
You're going to the wrong places if you can't find rib tips...rib tips are a Chicago staple, in my experience. Try Honey 1, Lem's, or Barbara Ann's, for example. Check the Chicago board or LTHForum.
You're out of luck on burnt ends.
Okay, Jack Stack is pretty much a "chain" atmosphere, and the food is the same. Sides are very good, but I have never seen where they really do great meat.
Wyandotte BBQ is up the road from where you are staying, around 81st and State Ave.
Local and in business for a long time. Or go to the original Bryants, stop at the Negro Leagues museum.
We enjoy all of them, but I like Jack Stack. DH loves Bryant's. I'm a little surprised no one has mentioned Gate's.
Arthur Bryant's is still probably the best 'que I've ever had. From a native St. Louisan who's traveled a lot.
Whenever I go to KC (2-3 times a year) - I MUST go directly to JackStack. Crown prime beef ribs and beans are absolute musts for me - I highly recommend. Never been a fan of Bryants as much as others, although the sandwiches are good.
I'm having 2 gallons of the JackStack beans shipped into a family reunion in Pennsylvania in a couple of weeks - that's how good I think they are.
Thanks everyone for the great recommendations. Unfortunately, we are having to postpone our trip, but I am thrilled to have a great list of places to try!
re: dalaimama
Add one more to your list in case you are interested in the best burnt ends on the planet... the BBQ Shack in Paola. It's a 25 min drive from 151st and 69 Hwy.
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Shake's place (the BBQ Shack) just filmed w/ Guy Fieri for the Food Network's Dives and Diners show....whatever that show is called. Shake's a cool guy with a cool place and he really knows his food.
re: BackyardChef
If you're staying at Great Wolf Lodge then I guess I would recommend going to Arthur Bryant's location in the Legends shopping area at the Speedway since it's so close. Although, I have never been to that location, so I have no idea if there's a drop off in the food or not.
That being said, Bryant's SAUCE is sort of an acquired taste. You will either love it or hate it. But, it's unlike most other BBQ sauces you will encounter. Also, their fries are just OK. Kind of soggy really and I don't personally care for their BBQ beans. But their beef and pork sandwhiches really are good.
Also, if you go to the original, just keep in mind, it's not in a good area. It's not terrible, but it's on the borderline of some very bad areas that you wouldn't want to get lost in. It's easy to find, but make sure you have good directions because you don't want to be circling the area looking for it.
OK Joe's has some of the best ribs I've ever tasted and, in my opinion, a very good pulled pork sandwhich. I usually go for the Hog Heaven sandwhich; which is pulled pork and smoked sausage on a bun or bread. Their fries are quite possibly the best fries on the planet. I don't think i've ever been there with someone who didn't agree. Obviously it's not BBQ, but almost reason enough to go. Other than their fries, their other sides are just ok. In fact, i think their BBQ beans are awful. The fact that it's in a gas station is neither here nor there for me. It is what it is. Joe's bbq sauces are outstanding too. If you like it on the spicy sauce, definitely try the "Night of the Living Dead" sauce. It's definitely got a little heat to it.
Jack Stack, and I primarily refer to the one downtown in our "crossroads" district. It's an amazing space. Sort of the antithesis of what you'd expect from a BBQ joint. So, it's a nice change of pace from eating in a gas station or the 'hood. I think the BBQ is really good, and if you don't mind splurging a little then the crown prime ribs are not to be missed. All of their sides are excellent too. Good fries, great beans, the beloved cheesy corn bake and even pretty damn good cole slaw. Their sauces, one orignal and one "hot", are very good too.
Just outside of downtown and across the river, in North Kansas City, is Smokin' Guns; which i think is outstanding too. I personally think they have THE best ribs in town. In fact, they have previously won the Grand Champion award at the Jack Daniel's invitational; which is saying something. Their pulled pork is also very good. The beans are above average. They serve steak fries and i just personally don't like steak fries, but they''re ok. Their sauces are good but nothing spectacular. And it's sort of a no frills place as far as decor goes. About on par with OK Joe's, just that it's not in a gas station.
LC's is good, but i haven't been for ages. Primarily because it's in a bad location that is difficult to find if you don't know where you're going and it's also really in an area of KC that's not all that safe. But if you're set on going there, the BBQ is top notch.
re: blake1771
Thanks for such great reviews. I'm really sad to be missing it, but it can't be helped.
I'm in Dallas, so sauce is sort of a condiment here - 'cue should be able to stand on it's own without sauce.
I think we may have to plan a longer visit next time, though, in order to hit all the 'cue!!!
re: dalaimama
agreed, but most people are going to put that sauce on their fries, sandwiches, be it a pulled pork or sliced beef or whatever and so on. So, i thought it would be helpful to give you my two cents on the respective bbq sauces. In any event, all of them are pretty good, it's just that Byrant's is markedly different and so therefore not everyone would like it.
re: dalaimama
I would never insult LC's Q with sauce. I also don't worry about the location. Just a couple miles off 435, on a highly traveled road. Never thought of it as a bad area.
re: Bobfrmia
OK sauce Nazis. I get your point. I can't believe they sell the stuff in stores or even put it on the table at those revered establishments.
And yes, L.C.'s, original Bryant's, and the original Gate's (as well as a few of there other locations) are in high crime areas. That's an undisputable fact. Fortunately for Gates and Bryants they are within a couple blocks of i-70. so it's easy to get on and off the highway without noticing it too much or really endangering yourself too much. L.C.'s on the other hand, is not right off the interstate. If you come from I-435 i would agree it's not too bad, but if you're coming from West to East...it's bad.
re: blake1771
OK, good info to have.
Oh, I'll be bringing home bottles of LC's sauce. Some people in my family love it. Just a matter of what each person likes.
re: blake1771
I have never felt endangered going to LC's or Bryant's. Never been to Gates, and I'm not sure which is the original.
re: Aaron Deacon
The most dangerous thing at LC's is the thin film of accumulated BBQ history on the floor. Bring no-slip shoes!
re: heatherkay
LOL. How true. Made worse by the time I went and the exhaust fan was broke. The door propped open, smoke pouring out. Could barely see the counter from the door. I battled through it only to find them out of beef, I left disappointed, but damn did I smell good.
re: blake1771
Both of Bryant's satellite locations are sub-par at best. Stick with the original. Lunchtime is the best time to go.
re: BackyardChef
I ate at BBQ Shack the first day FN was there. It was fun watching Guy interview some of the diners and the food was great.


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A thought experiment known as Roko's basilisk escaped from the dungeons of LessWrong has recently been causing a wave, mostly among fans of sensationalist headlines. The core proposition can be paraphrased like this:
In the future there will be an ethical AI that punishes everyone who knew they could have but in practice did not work towards its eventual birth. If the humans in question are deceased by then, a simulation of their minds will be punished instead. This is a moral action, because due to the AI's capabilities, every day that passes on Earth without the AI is a day of unimaginable suffering and death which could have been prevented.
Now I am way less prone to ballsy absolutist assertions than practically anyone frequenting LessWrong, but this whole thing is wrong on many levels.
The central argument about the ethical validity of this punishment scheme is beyond questionable, specifically the motivation of the AI. At the point where the AI achieves this capability, the assertion that the execution of the punishment is morally imperative is mistaken. By that time, nothing is actually achieved by carrying it out. The behavior of those "guilty" will not change retroactively. Since their future behavior is also irrelevant, the argument rests on the assumption that without the prospect of punishment there would have been no motivation for humans to develop the AI. While this is false in itself, punishment after the fact without the hope of achieving any effect besides the imposition of suffering cannot ever be an ethical act. Ethics aside, the contributions of individuals not directly connected to the eventual birth of the AI would be murky to judge as well. What's the correct "punishment" for a computer scientist, as compared to a medical doctor?
While there is little uncertainty that general AI is feasible and, if we continue on the path of scientific discovery, unavoidable – significant doubts exist about the nature of that AI. If this thought experiment shows nothing else, it does illustrate that our notions of what constitutes a "friendly" AI are wildly divergent. One can only hope for the sake of whatever becomes of humanity as well as the AI's sanity that reading LessWrong will be one of its less formative experiences.
Where feasibility deserves to be harshly questioned is the simulation idea this Basilisk concept relies on to carry out its punitive actions. The most central assumption here is that a mind reconstructed from extremely lossy data fragments is still the absolute (!) equivalent of its original version.
That means at the core of this is a belief that if I were to die tomorrow, and my mind was being reconstituted from nothing but my old Amazon shopping lists, this would be the same as me.
It should be very obvious that this is not true, but to make matters worse my "sameness" value not a Boolean. It's not even a scalar value, it would have to be a vector spanning a lot of aspects, each measuring how much of the original mind was successfully transferred. It is disconcerting that this basic notion is not being shared by the rationalist movement. Instead, it is apparently considered feasible to reconstruct any specific thing by using deduction from first principles.
The sheer amount of models and parameters that could lead to the development of general artificial intelligence is huge and in its entirety inconceivable. While it is still appropriate to engage in informed speculation, one should be skeptical whenever certain models and parameters are cherry-picked and arranged just so, in order to illustrate a thought experiment that is then deemed to be an inevitable outcome. This reduces technical complexity and historical uncertainty to an absurdly simplified outcome which is simply taken as fate.
Already, a big number of AGI scenarios have become intellectual mainstream, some of which claim exclusivity for themselves. Some go further and assert inevitability. Otherwise rational people can come to these conclusions of inescapable future outcomes because they are losing sight of the complexity of factors and conditions their reasoning is based on. No statistician would chain together a list of events with 80% assumed probability each and claim the end product is a matter of destiny. Yet, for some reason, futurists do this.
It is reasonable that a number of these scenarios might eventually play out, with some variation, and in some order. They obviously can't all be true at the same point in time and space, including the Basilisk.
Of course that also means, just because nothing in principle prevents it, somewhere in the universe Basilisks may well exist already. But there is no reason to assume it has to on Earth. It would take a special cocktail of circumstances.
A Modern Pascal's Wager
The core argument why this idea is perceived as dangerous is that people who understand it will be forced to act on it. This means acting out of fear of future punishment, just in case there is an invisible entity out there who cares enough about your actions. Even if you accept this premise, and even if you're deluded into thinking this is the path to an ethical life, the huge problem is predicting what that entity wants you to do so you can avoid punishment.
This is the definition of a problem where you do not have enough information to make an informed decision. In the absence of any information about that deity, acting on its behalf is an execution of random fantasy.
The claim behind the Basilisk is again one of inescapable certainty, in fact it desperately relies on that property. Because you supposedly know what the Basilisk wants – it wants to exist – this is seen as a solution to unknown deity problem. However, this only works if you believe in the properties of Roko's basilisk dogmatically, disregarding all other AI futures. This is in fact the exact analogue to the original Pascal's Wager where the not-so-hidden assumption was that the Christian fundamentalist god was the only one you had to please.
Of course, within the context of an AI that can simulate people, this is all moot. There is nothing preventing said AI from simulating you in any set of circumstances, including perpetual punishment or everlasting bliss. In fact, there is no real cost to simulating you in a million different scenarios all at once. Acting out a random fantasy based on the off chance that in the future one of your myriad possible simulations will have a bad day is not rational.
Some of the reasoning on display here seems to mistake blunt over-simplifications for clarity of thought. To an outsider like myself it looks like complex multivariate facts are constantly being coerced into Boolean values which are then chained together to assert certainties where none are really warranted. There is a certain blindness at work where everyone seems to forget the instabilities hidden within the reasoning stack they're standing on. But what's worse is that fundamentally unethical behavior (both on part of the AI and its believers) is being rebranded as legit.
I see now the way to hell is paved with people who think they are acting rationally.


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BRUSSELS, Belgium - France, Germany and Belgium blocked NATO efforts Monday to begin planning for possible Iraqi attacks against Turkey, deepening divisions in the alliance over the U.S.-led push to oust Saddam Hussein.
Turkey immediately requested emergency consultations under NATO's mutual defense treaty - or Article 4 - the first time a nation has done so in the alliance's 53-year history.
"I am not seeking today to minimize the seriousness of the situation. It is serious,'' NATO Secretary-General Lord Robertson said during a break in the meeting of alliance ambassadors, where he called the atmosphere "very heated.''
The move was a blow to the United States, which has lobbied hard for more than three weeks in favor of starting the military preparations and won the support of 16 of the 19 NATO allies.
In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said NATO has a legal obligation to assist Turkey when it asks for help.
The alliance should make sure that Turkey "is not put at any risk,'' Powell told reporters. "I hope that NATO will now realize that they have an obligation to assist a NATO member.''
Powell cited Article 4 of the NATO's mutual defense treaty, which declares NATO members will consult when "in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the parties is threatened.''
At the emergency meeting, Turkey could for the first time make a direct appeal for help. Rejecting a direct appeal would be a serious blow to the alliance's unity, diplomats said.
"This is a most unfortunate decision,'' said U.S. ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns. "Because of their actions, NATO is now facing a crisis of credibility.''
Turkey, the only NATO member that shares a border with Iraq, is likely to be a staging ground for any U.S.-led assault to remove Saddam Hussein. France and Germany have led opposition in Europe to a war, which Washington threatens to launch if Iraq does not, in its view, disarm.
Early Monday, France, Germany and Belgium blocked the automatic start of NATO procedures for the military planning to protect Turkey, arguing it would force the crisis into a "logic of war'' when diplomatic alternatives still stood a chance of success.
"It would signify that we have already entered into the logic of war, that ... any chance, any initiative to still resolve the conflict in a peaceful way was gone,'' Belgian Foreign Minister Louis Michel said.
The plans include preparations to send Turkey AWACS early warning planes, Patriot anti-missile batteries and units specialized in counter germ warfare and anti-poison gas operations.
Still, Lord Robertson said he was "confident'' the alliance would reach consensus. Britain, which has strongly backed the U.S. stance toward Iraq, agreed.
Prime Minister Tony Blair's spokesman said Britain was "disappointed'' by the decision by France, Germany and Belgium but didn't believe it was final.
"A veto is only a veto if it results in something never happening,'' the spokesman said. "It's likely this will be a matter of continuing conversations, maybe even today.''
Turkey's Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis also sought to soothe tempers. "There was no veto on defending Turkey,'' Yakis told reporters in Ankara. "There is disagreement over the timing'' but not on the principle of defending Turkey, he said. "These problems can be overcome.''
He did not say whether Turkey would make a direct request for a start to the contingency planning.
Officials say they expect France and the other holdouts to drop their objections to the military planning when faced with a direct request from the Turks under the treaty.
However, a senior NATO diplomat said the trio had pointedly declined to reveal their intentions during the morning meeting.
Diplomats at NATO headquarters were surprised that Germany backed the veto, after Defense Minister Peter Struck hinted over the weekend that Berlin might be willing to lift its objections.
Over the weekend, at an international defense conference in Munich, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld called the obstruction of the planning "inexcusable.''
He intensified his criticism in an interview published Sunday in Italy's La Republica newspaper. "Shameful, for me it's truly shameful,'' Rumsfeld was quoted as saying. "Turkey is an ally. An ally that is risking everything ... How can you refuse it help?''
In France, officials stood by their position but said they would help the Turks if they judged it necessary.
"If Turkey was really under threat, France would be one of the first at its side,'' French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie told reporters in Munich. "Today, we don't feel that threat is there.''
NATO's military commanders say the planning can be wrapped up within a few days once they get the go-ahead, but actual deployment of the NATO units will need further approval from the 19 allies.
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BlackBerry Thunder gets its Verizon model number, possibly dated
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The result was a stale night for both offenses as the Jets pulled away with a 13-11 victory, thanks in part to a last-second field goal by Mike Nugent. Marques Tuiasosopo overcame a rocky start in his quarterbacking duty to score a rushing touchdown and lead the Jets to a productive two-minute march.
I was obviously very happy with the way that we were able to complete the two minute drive, like in practice, said head coach Eric Mangini. It was good to see that and be able to execute that.
As a team, a lot of things can go wrong or right in a game and it still has to come down to the final two minutes. If you can execute effectively you can win a significant amount of games.
It was the stellar play of both defenses that led to a scoreless first quarter. The most stellar play came near the close of the quarter with the Eagles threatening to get into the red zone. DT C.J. Mosley sacked QB A.J. Feeley and caused a fumble, which was recovered by LB David Bowens.
The defensive play continued into the second quarter when the Eagles sacked QB Brad Smith and caused a fumble that they recovered. That set the Eagles offense up in Jets territory, leading to a field goal attempt that went wide.
If the Jets fans on hand in the City of Brotherly Love were thinking that the superb play on the defensive side were to carry over to the offense, they were surely mistaken. For most of the first half, they were anemic, going 1-for-6 on 3rd down conversions, four total first downs and only 87 yards of total offense. Throw in a total of 4 penalties and this was a not-so-promising first half for Gang Green.
The only offensive highlight of that half was a diving catch by Frisman Jackson to get the Jets into the Eagles red zone for the first time tonight. However, their efforts went for naught as Sean Ryans unsportsmanlike conduct penalty sent them back out of the red zone. They settled for a Nugent field goal with 5:40 to go in the first half. The Eagles responded with a field goal of their own at the end of the half.
The second half didnt start off so well for the Jets offense, as they went three-and-out on their first series. Tuiasosopo was sacked on a third down play in the process.
The Jets did get a boost near the end of the third quarter when Anthony Schlegel forced a fumble after an Eagles reception, and Drew Coleman recovered it to give Gang Green possession. Tuiasosopo, however, nearly gave the ball back to Philadelphia when he was sacked and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by WR Chris Davis. Tuiasosopo redeemed himself seven seconds into the fourth quarter by running the ball into the end zone for a Jets touchdown to make it a 10-3 lead.
The defenses held their ground until the fourth quarter when the Eagles marched down into Jet territory near the end. Rookie QB Kevin Kolb threw a touchdown pass to WR Zac Collie to make it 10-9. A Kolb pass to Nate Ilaoa on a two-point conversion gave them an 11-10 lead.
The Jets fought back, with Tuiasosopo driving the Jets down into Eagles territory to set up a Nugent field goal that sealed the deal for the Jets.
You got to keep pushing forward and keep going to the next play, said Tuiasosopo. We were able to do that and thats what competing is all about. We looked at each other and said we were going to go down swinging and give them our best shot. It worked out well.
Even with the thrilling victory to end a preseason, question marks still lurk amongst Gang Green. The only way they can be answered is with practice, and they will need a lot of practice with the New England Patriots on the horizon.
The final preseason tune-up for the New York Jets saw very little star power, as both they and the opposing Philadelphia Eagles rested their key starting players. Instead, this was primarily an audition for the many small-time players looking make the final roster cuts before the start of the 2007 regular season.
Thunder from Down Under
Thursday nights preseason finale featured former Australian Rules football players. Ben Graham of the Jets and Sav Rocca of the Eagles have had long careers in the Australian Football League. Graham, who is in his third year in the NFL, played for 12 years in the AFL; Rocca, a rookie for Philadelphia, played for 15 years.
It got rough for the two early in the game when Rocca threw an incomplete pass on a fake field goal play. Graham, meanwhile, had an even more regrettable moment when he dropped the ball and then slipped on the field while trying to punt. Fortunately for Graham, he got the punt off in time. Aside from those events, they continued on without further problems.
Missing in Action
As this was the final preseason game for both the Jets and Eagles, much of the star power was unavailable, with Chad Pennington and Donovan McNabb sitting out this game, even though they were suited up.
Rookie Watch
-Darrelle Revis had a couple tackles and broke off a pass. He also appeared on the return teams during the first half.
-Jacob Bender was tagged for a false start penalty in the second quarter.
-David Harris had a tackle in the first half.
-Chansi Stuckey also appeared on the return team, making some electric returns against the Eagles special teams.
Making a Case
Players who made statements to stay on the Jets roster included:
-Brad Kassell, who broke off many Eagles passes during the first half.
-Stacy Tutt. Tutt demonstrated his combined speed and power as he barreled through the Eagles defense. Even a referee got run over as well during fourth quarter action.
-Manny Collins. The former Rutgers star was in on a few tackles, broken passes and had a near interception in the second half.
-Frisman Jackson, who had three receptions for 51 yards. His longest reception was a diving one for 29 yards that got the Jets into the Eagle red zone.
Mosleys the Man
Perhaps the player who made the biggest impact in the game was DT C.J. Mosley. On the Eagles second offensive possession, Mosley made life miserable for QB A.J. Feeley as he sacked him three times in that series. Two of those sacks caused fumbles, and one of those fumbles was recovered by the Jets.
C.J. did a really nice job, said Mangini. He was able to provide some pressure in the four-man and three-man rushes.
It felt good to get out there and play like I know how to, said Mosley. You cant get excited about one play or two plays. You got to make that play and look forward to making the next play.
Quarterback Musical Chairs
With Pennington unavailable, the merry-go-round for the quarterback position was in order as Kellen Clemens, Brad Smith and Marques Tuiasosopo shared the duties.
Jacked Up
Raymond Ventrone got the Eagles fans to shudder by leveling TE Brent Celek on a play after Celek made a reception in the third quarter.
Full House at the Linc
For a preseason game with a lack of star power, the Jets and Eagles did draw a sizable crowd. Tonights paid attendance at Lincoln Financial Field was 67,562.
Laughter on Hand
Smith had a rough day in the quarterback position, even though he showed some flashes of promise with his scrambling abilities, making great runs down the field to escape pressure from the Philadelphia defense. However, he caused some unintentional comedy by throwing a very awkward pass towards the Eagles sidelines. A review determined that it was a fumble, and resulted in a loss of four yards.
The next move for the Jets will be to reduce the roster from 75 to 53 which could come as soon as tomorrow. The team will then be able to bring back eight players to the practice squad after they clear waivers. Be sure to check back to Jets Insider.com for all the latest breaking NY Jets news.
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Epsom's MP has demanded a meeting with the head of train company Southern after it refused to include the town in Zone 6.
The rejection came in the form of a letter to Chris Grayling from the stakeholder relations manager, who said it was planning to introduce a new smart card system across the network, but had no plans to extend Zone 6 to Epsom.
The slap in the face arrived as our online petition on the issue approaches 2,000 signatures.
Mr Grayling has now asked to meet Southern's chief executive, Chris Burchell, in person to "argue the case for change".
He said: "I wouldn't have started this if I thought it was an impossibility.
"Tattenham Corner and Epsom Downs stations are both in the zone and we need to keep building pressure for the change for Epsom.
"Transport for London and South West Trains have written back indicating reasonable support, so it is just now a case of Southern being convinced."
Mr Grayling said he will meet the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, soon to discuss the issue with him.
In a letter to Mr Burchell this week the MP said: "I was disappointed to say the least to receive a fairly dismissive response to what was a very serious request, which has widespread backing locally.
"I am aware from our previous conversation of your plans to introduce a smart card across the network, though this is clearly a medium-term project for non-season ticket holders in this area.
"The issue regarding Epsom and Zone 6 is a very different one.
"The current situation where both Tattenham Corner and Epsom Downs stations are in Zone 6, as the last stations on what are suburban lines, but Epsom, which is the point of terminus of a significant number of suburban trains and is more centrally located, is outside Zone 6 seems inexplicable.
"This causes regular inconvenience and confusion to travellers, to the extent that you have signage placed at Epsom station saying that oyster cards are not valid and it is not in Zone 6.
"There is overwhelming support locally for the change to be made among residents, commuters and businesses and the completion of the re-development of Epsom station seems a highly appropriate time to remedy the situation and to create a more logical structure to the local map."


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What to do with LOTS of leeks??
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- Tela T. Feb 23, 2005 01:48 PM
I get a box of organic vegies each week - and lately I've gotten more leeks than I know what to do with!!!O.k., I've made about all the leek soup I can take, I've read further down about freezing the green parts for vegetable stock... But what are other ideas for all these leeks...?
Braised leeks are a fantastic vegetable and go well with just about anything. Prepare them as you normally would, i.e., remove the dark green tops, slice longitudinally and fan under running water to flush out the sand, trim the root end a bit while leaving base to hold everything together, then simply simmer them in some good stock with a bit of butter and seasoning to taste until they get nice and soft.
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Braised leeks, wrapped in ham, served with a mornay sauce...out of this world.
You could make Marcella Hazan's pasta with leeks. Here's the thread where I originally posted about it, and one of the entries includes the paraphrased recipe.
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i once made a macaroni and cheese that had leeks in it. they added a really nice flavor.
If you make chicken soup, throw a few of the leeks in- I occasionally use those instead of yellow onions- they add a special flavor to the soup. Leeks are also great in frittatas.
How about using them in negimaki? Essentially, thinly pouded steak, wrapped around julienned leeks (or spring onions) and tied with kitchen twine in a tube. Marinate in teriyaki and grill until cooked through or brown it on top of the stove then add teriyaki and simmer until the glaze is shiny. Remove the twine, slice on the bias into 1 inch pieces and pour remaining sauce over all.
Combined with other types of onions, makes a great risotto .
An easy leek salad from a cookbook I've had for years - Judy Gorman's Vegetable Cookbook - that I make when I get lots of leeks from my organic co-op:
6 medium leeks
6 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
pinch cayenne
1 shallot, minced
6 flat anchovy fillets, minced
1 tbsp drained capers
Cut leeks in half lengthwise, clean and trim to 6 inches in length. Arrange cut side up in steamer basket set over boiling water. Steam for 12-15 minutes or until limp but somehwaht crisp.
Whisk together oil, vinegar and cayenne. Stir in shallot and anchovies. Set aside.
Transfer leeks to 4 salad plates, arranging them cut side down. Spoon dressing over and scatter capers. Serve warm or room temp.
I usually cut the leeks into bite sized pieces before plating because they're just easier to eat.
I've made fish braised with leeks several times, and it's easy and really light and delicious. I believe you can find recipes for it in The New Basics, Mark Bittman's Minimalist Cooks Dinner, and possibly Epicurious.
The Turkish have a meze made with leeks called 'zeytin yagli prasa' (literal translation: olive oil leeks). It's really easy and super tasty.
Using only the white ends of the leeks, chop them into 1-inch thick cylinders. Also have on hand a diced carrot, long grain white rice (enough to add texture to the dish), diced tomatoes (canned is easy, but 3 or 4 large fresh tomatoes should also do the job), EVOO, 1/2-tsp salt and 1-tbsp sugar.
Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat with a generous amount of olive oil. Sautee the leeks and carrots until the leeks soften. Add tomatoes and rice. Stir in sugar and salt. Turn heat down and simmer until the rice is cooked through. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight.
I sometimes will use a pressure cooker... takes less time for the rice to cook through.
Serve as a meze. Squeeze lemon juice over it and eat with crusty bread to soak up the liquids.


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One of the homeschool moms posted on FB that she was taking her family to the park and inviting anyone to join.
I got the kids interested and we headed over expecting it to be maybe 3 families.. WRONG!! LOL I saw a BUNCH of cars in the parking lot.
When we got there there was a MAJOR kickball game in progress...Jr high and high school kids had two teams of 12 kids each and more coming! The Mom that arranged it had al l the elementary aged kids playing dodgeball. It was AWESOME...
I counted at least 28 high schoolers, at least 10 elementary aged kids and about 10 parents!
We could not have had more beautiful weather! It was 70* and sunny! I will not call it sunburnt but I felt the "outdoor feeling" on my face when I got home - just magnificent! We were going to go from 10-12 but everyone was having a blast so we cancelled all our book work except math and stayed until 2pm.
This isn't the besst pic - but my two - 13yo on the left and 15yo on the right playing dodgeball
There's nothing better than a spontaneous good time! That looks like a terrific one too.
We went to the children's museum after lunch last Friday and I was amazed at how many homeschoolers were there. I think our numbers are increasing! :)
That is awesome! I wish there were more home schoolers around us so we could hang out at the park like that! We go and have fun but usually it is just us or maybe a few preschoolers.
That sounds like a great day and lots of fun experiences with good people. I always love seeing a good turn out of people, after I just hopped into a random field trip from one of my homeschool groups.
I agree !!! I was thinking, "Last minute...middle of the week. Eh, even if it is just us it will be fun..."
It was PACKED! Even the park maintenance guy came over to ask what kind of event it was.. LOL No event..just unsocialized homeschoolerss causing trouble :)
They are planning to do it biweekly as long as the weather is nice. I told my kids NEXT time they don't get a WHOLE ditch day...LOL School work will still be required but we will go for an hour or two.
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That sounds like a great day and lots of fun experiences with good people. I always love seeing a good turn out of people, after I just hopped into a random field trip from one of my homeschool groups.
LOL - we took the dog too...95 pound German Shepherd - she is EXHAUSTED from everyone playing ball with her and doing obedience routines with me. She is passed out on the floor snoring! LOL
Quoting Precious333:Thats awesome! On our way home from art class we weny to the park and ran into ywo homeschoolers. It wad great, i hated taking tge kids away, but i had a tired three year old.
That is awesome!!! I love when our groups get together.
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