text:
We were poles apart. She strode across College Green with all the confidence of someone who has always been the star of the show, the darling of those who raised her while I, hiding my face behind a wall of bangs, rushed across campus with the self-effacing discretion of a middle child used to receiving less than my fair share of attention. She was lovely in an impish way, her short, chic bob the color of golden caramel framing bright welcoming eyes; my own thick unruly mass of dark hair the perfect shield for prying eyes. She was the ideal blend of pixie and woman, every pore of her tiny frame oozing a sensual aura that mesmerized and entranced men while I, a late blooming ugly duckling gave off waves of hard to get.
She never felt the necessity of paying her share of the rent or filling the pantry or of ever being on time; noblesse oblige instilled at an early age. Rather the occasional offering of a restaurant meal or seats at Carnegie Hall on one's birthday erased all debts due, the obligation and gratitude all on my side. I, on the other hand, scrupulous to a fault, rushed feverishly to appointments and dates, stood for hours on street corners, subway platforms or in cinema lobbies waiting for her, swallowing my pride and all sense of protocol, responsibility due to a best friend. She had her cosy little studio, her elderly parents making the weekly trip across the bridge from the neighboring state to clean the apartment and leave her a carload of groceries so she wouldn't need to bother. And I, on my own and far from home, lived in shabby apartments scantily furnished and rarely cleaned, only when I had both the time and energy, shouldering all the responsibility of a young adult living on my own, accepting my choice to grow up.
And while I met my Prince Charming at the ripe old age of 27 after years of wandering alone through a desert, she kissed so many frogs, turning each one into something close enough to a prince to carry her through her teens and womanhood, a trail of so many it made my head spin. She attached herself to man after man, often overlapping one with the next, needing, craving both the attention and the social and personal approbation. She had a way about her that made men bend to her will, offering her car rides and trips around the world, dinners, a bed and a shared life. She played trophy wife for a while until it all turned sour and she was left to turn to someone else and start again.
And with each successive boyfriend, each new life, her Chameleonlike qualities kicked in; she had mastered the art of metamorphosis, the knack transforming herself into a new character, shrugging on a new persona that somehow complemented each new man, each coming with a new wardrobe, new personality and, yes, new goals and a new profession. Bohemian, poet, actress, filmmaker: her ideas were grandiose, needing to make a brilliant splash as she was wont to do. And the men in her life gladly showered her with gifts, whatever it took to purchase a new career.
Yet for all that, for all of our differences on every level, we remained best friends, at least for a while (until I married and my husband and my sister beat some sense into me). But back in those days of friendship, when I decided to pull up roots, drop everything and head to Paris to start over, she eagerly joined in the adventure. When I finally showed up in the City of Lights, she was already well installed in a tiny studio apartment leant to her by a fellow American that she had simply met on the street and somehow or other had him handing over his keys as he left for vacation. And when I returned to Paris after my first trip back Stateside to work and earn enough money to keep me for another few months in France, she was well ensconced in a highrise apartment with a stunning view of the city, en couple with a wealthy young Frenchman whom she had, yes, met on the street and wowed just weeks before. And with this new man in her life, her wardrobe updated to accommodate her new social position, the next person she would become, she seized upon the brilliant idea, the passion of becoming a caterer and private chef. This comprised stocking her kitchen with drawerfuls of utensils, a battery of pots and pans, shiny new business cards and shelves groaning under an array of the most popular cookbooks. And when her staid young Frenchman and she decided to move to the States and marry (one in a chain of husbands and marriages), she entrusted her collection of gadgets and cookbooks to me.
And this is how I came to own Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking, paperback edition, Volumes 1 and 2.
For those of you who have followed my stories, you know quite well that I was not raised on a glorious sophisticated cuisine. Humble dishes from the Old Country, cabbage soup, Borscht and liver and onions were our mainstay, alternating with the fabulous convenience foods of the 1960's and 70's, the boxed, the canned and the frozen and happy were we in our innocence and ignorance, loving the homey familiarity of this type of comfort food nourishing our carefree childhood. Yes, I watched with rapt attention Julia Child and The Galloping Gourmet on television and was amazed at the food they created out of passion and so many exotic ingredients. But now, thanks to this friend, owning these two small, hefty volumes and married to a passionate cook myself, I would soon try my hand at true French cooking and a new world would open up before me.
This year would have been Julia Child's 100th birthday, and in honor of this remarkable woman who truly brought classic French cooking into the American home, a select group of food bloggers has been asked to join together with restaurants, chefs and bookstores for a national campaign celebrating Julia and her legacy. A panel of culinary luminaries, including Chef Thomas Keller and food writer Amanda Hesser, has selected their most beloved 100 Julia Child recipes which we, in the weeks running up to her birthday, will be cooking, baking and blogging. Today, I have recreated two recipes (this week's and last's): Julia's incredible Coq au Vin and a Mousse au Chocolat, with which I have created, using homemade ladyfingers and served with a Berry Cointreau Coulis, a Charlotte au Chocolat.
And as Julia Child herself would have said: Bon Appétit!
Join this tribute to the Grande Dame of French cooking by following @JC100 and the hashtag #JC100 on Twitter and liking the Julia Child Facebook page.
For Julia, a simple lunch of sole meunière -- her first meal in Paris -- was life changing and inspired her 40-year love affair with food and the start of a cooking revolution in America. How has she changed your life or your way of cooking, and what is your favorite recipe from Mastering the Art of French Cooking?
DISCLOSURE: My dear friend Alessio of Recipe Taster was visiting yesterday and I wrangled him into cooking and preparing these two dishes with me. And he survived. Thank you, Alessio, for your courage, your cooking advice and brilliant kitchen talents! We did make slight alterations to the recipes to account for taste.
From Mastering the Art of French Cooking, by Julia Child, Simone Beck, Louisette Bertholle
4 oz (120 g) smoky lardons or slab bacon, about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) slices
2 ½ to 3 lbs (about 1.5 kg) chicken pieces, or enough for 4 people
2 Tbs olive or good cooking oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ - 1/3 cup (65 to 85 ml) brandy, optional but recommended
2 carrots, cleaned, trimmed and sliced into ½-inch- (1 cm) thick coins
2 cloves garlic, puréed or finely minced
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp thyme, fresh or fresh dried
1/3 cup (65 ml) canned Italian plum or cherry tomatoes
2 ½ - 3 cups young fruity red wine*
1 – 2 cups (250 – 500 ml) chicken stock
Chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
10 oz – 1 lb (300 – 500 g) fresh white mushrooms or Champignons
Butter or olive oil for sautéing, more or less as desired
2 Tbs butter
1 Tbs chopped chives or the greens from the pearl onions
16 – 20 small pearl onions – about 1 cup or so – no more than 1-inch (2 cm) width, or more as desired
Butter or olive oil
½ cup red wine
Small amount chicken stock or water and a pinch of cube to braise
1 – 2 bay leaves
Pinch fresh dried thyme
* Julia recommends a Zinfandel, Mâcon or Chianti-type wine; we used a Gamay which was recommended by my wine seller and was excellent!
Clean and trim the chicken pieces, removing excess skin and fat pockets; rinse and pat dry.
In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil and then add the lardons; fry, tossing often, until crispy. Remove the lardons with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the fat/bacon grease in the pot. Add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the fat in the pot if necessary and add the chicken pieces in one layer; do not crowd. Brown the chicken on all sides. If need be, brown the chicken in batches. Once all of the chicken is well browned, return all of the pieces to the pot and add the brandy; allow the brandy to boil until almost evaporated, only about a minute or two.
Return the cooked lardons to the pot with the chicken; add the carrots, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, the tomatoes, the wine (we added closer to 2 ½ cups wine; if we had added all 3 cups wine the chicken would have been immersed in the wine and would have left no room for chicken stock) and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add enough of the chicken stock to just barely cover the ingredients.
Bring just to the boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially and allow to simmer until the chicken is cooked through and very tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the braised onions and sautéed mushrooms:
Clean and trim the white pearl onions. Sauté in 1 tablespoon of browned butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of sugar until golden. Add ½ cup red wine (the same wine used for the Coq au Vin) and cook for several minutes until the wine evaporates and leaves a glaze in the bottom of the pan. Add enough chicken stock to braise the onions – not more than half a cup, just enough to come up about ¼ inch, with the bay and thyme; allow onions to simmer until tender. Season to taste, if needed. Remove from heat and set aside.
Clean, trim and quarter the mushrooms and sauté in a tablespoon or 2 of butter. Until tender and browned. Season with salt and pepper and toss in the chopped chives. Remove from heat and set aside.
If the sauce is too watery once the chicken is tender and cooked, simply lift the chicken and vegetables out of the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce reduces to desired consistency. Skim off the fat from the surface of the sauce, taste and correct seasoning. Return the chicken and vegetables to the sauce in the pot, add the braised onions and sautéed mushrooms and reheat gently, simmering for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
This is a fabulous dish to make ahead of time and reheat; the chicken becomes even more tender and the flavors become unified and richer. Serve simply over rice or with a vegetable. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy with a glass or two of red wine.
Alessio and I prepared Julia's recipe for Mousseline au Chocolat (translated roughly as Chocolate Mousse). We softened about ½ teaspoon powdered gelatine in the cold coffee for 5 - 10 minutes before adding the coffee to the chopped or broken chocolate and melting the two over a bain marie, allowing the gelatine to dissolve in the melted liquid chocolate/coffee. We added extra Cointreau along with the coffee to the chocolate. As we desired to make a Charlotte, the gelatine guaranteed a firmer texture that would hold its shaped when unmolded. The cubed butter to be whisked into the melted chocolate should not be too warm; if, once whisked in, the chocolate/butter mixture seems too watery or liquid, simply place the bowl in a larger bowl over cold water and whisk until it thickens and becomes creamier.
Once the Mousseline is prepared, allow to cool to a thick consistency before filling the lined Charlotte mold.
I prepared my own recipe for Ladyfingers: please find the recipe here. I piped out fingers the height of my Charlotte mold as well as piping out a small circle for the top and a larger circle for the bottom. The sugary, crispy sides of the fingers and the two rounds will be on the outside, the inverse, softer sides of each will be brushed with syrup.
We prepared a simple syrup with water and sugar – about ½ cup water to 1/3 cup granulated sugar – to which added a piece of lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice, about ½ tablespoon or to taste, and 1 tablespoon Cointreau. We used this syrup to brush the inside surface of the ladyfingers.
Once the Charlotte mold is lined with ladyfingers all around and the smaller round is place in the bottom (which, once flipped, will be the top) and the fingers and top are brushed with syrup, simply pour in the Mousseline au Chocolat, place the larger round on top of the chocolate cream, cover the whole with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set overnight.
Prepare the Berry Coulis with 2 pints fresh strawberries and 1pint fresh raspberries, reserving a few prettier ones of each for decoration. Clean the raspberries and clean, trim and slice the strawberries and put them all together in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons or more of the Cointreau sugar syrup to the bowl and toss. Allow to macerate. Before serving, purée ½ to 2/3 of the berries with some of the rendered juices and add back to the remaining berries in the bowl. Taste and add either more of the sugar syrup, Cointreau, lemon juice or granulated sugar to taste, depending on how sweet, boozy or tart you like your Coulis.
When ready to serve: Remove the Charlotte from the refrigerator, trim the excess ladyfingers that stick above the top round of cake and invert carefully onto a serving platter. Dust the top with a bit of powdered sugar and cocoa powder, decorate with the reserved whole berries and serve with the Berry Coulis.


text:
Username or Email Address
(forgot?) Register
Allows you to choose different emoticon (smiley) sets to use in WP.
Download Version 2.1
No reviews yet! Be the first to review this plugin!
RSS link for this plugin's reviews.
You must log in to submit a review. You can also log in or register using the form near the top of this page.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Small-Scale, Integrated, Self-Sufficient and Sustainable Farm Organism
New American Farm Conference Poster
The Small-Scale, Integrated, Self-Sufficient and Sustainable Farm Organism, presented by Henning Sehmsdorf.
This poster was presented during the New American Farm Conference, held March 25-27, 2008 in Kansas City to celebrate SARE's 20th anniversary.
How to Order
Online Version (Free)
Only available online
Project products are developed as part of SARE grants. They are made available with support from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed within project products do not necessarily reflect the view of the SARE program or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


text:
Applications will be accepted until 5 pm February 03, 2012 for the 2012 William H. Luckmann Award for Student Research in Applied Entomology. This award provides fumds to support student attendance and presentation of research at the 2012 Entomological Society of America (ESA) Meeting, or a meeting of another appropriate professional society within the 2012 calendar year.
The Award: Dr. William H. Luckmann served as a researcher and administrator for applied entomological programs at the Illinois Natural History Survey from 1949 through 1984. His work contributed greatly to advances in integrated pest management in field and vegetable crops. Upon his retirement, an endowment was established to foster and reward research in applied entomology.
The first William H. Luckmann Award was granted in 1994. The 2012 award will provide $1,000 for travel, lodging, and related expenses for presenting research results at the Annual Meeting of the ESA, or a meeting of another appropriate professional scientific society. Participation in professional society meetings provides students with valuable experience and professional contacts.
Eligibility: Current graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Illinois are eligible to compete for this award. Research may be carried out in any department of the University, may be basic and/or applied, but should have some focus on aspects of applied entomology such as arthropod pest management, use of insects in biological control programs, pollinators, or natural areas health. The research may be carried out for agricultural, horticultural, urban, medical or natural areas systems.
To Apply: Completion of application form and a brief written summary of the applicant's research goals, methods, and results is required. Please see application; submit the application as one document.
Download the award application here.
Application Must Be Received By 5 pm, FRIDAY, 03 FEBRUARY 2012
Award Announcement Will Be Made By FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2012


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
Know more about this business than we do? Cool! Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have.Help us make it right
Be the first cleveland.com user to add photos or videos of Telshe Yeshiva High School
Telshe Yeshiva High School is located at 28400 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe, OH. This business specializes in Education.


text:
Airbus shows off new A350 at Singapore AirshowBy AP News Feb 10, 2014 5:03PM UTC
SINGAPORE (AP) — Airbus is showing off its new wide-body A350 at Asia's biggest airshow this week.
It's a strong sign the European plane maker is on schedule to start delivering the advanced jet to airline customers in the second half of the year.
Reporters on Monday toured an A350 fitted with monitoring equipment. It will also be displayed to the public for the first time when the airshow starts on Tuesday.
The jet uses advanced composite materials so it's lighter and more fuel efficient. The A350 will allow Airbus to step up competition in the long-haul market dominated by Boeing's 777 and 787 jets.
Airbus engineers say they've been testing the airplane under extreme conditions and it's now entering the certification process.


text:
Vanity Fair, telling it like it is
Don't read this if you're likely to get annoyed by references to socialites
Don't read this if you're likely to get annoyed by references to socialites
by Sophie Elmhirst Published
Thank God someone piped up. I've been trying to ask this question for weeks.
What's the Difference Between Being a Socialite and Being Unemployed? demands the Society and Style blog. What indeed?
Complex arguments are then pursued. Is it, perchance, the lure of Ibiza? Or is it the recession? Either way, apparently the "party scene" is not what it was. But panic not, ye socialites: Perhaps things will pick up back in London this weekend, however, as Cartier Polo, at Windsor Great Park, takes center stage. (Will we see you at the Chinawhite tent?)
The Chinawhite tent. Home from home.


text:
Taking care of their to-do list, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux exited their hotel in New York City on Tuesday afternoon (June 25).
The "Friends" actress and her "American Psycho" beau are in town to promote Theroux's new HBO series "The Leftovers," and Justin told press he knows what he'd grab if the rapture actually happened.
They're quite the showbiz couple and Jennifer Aniston made sure she was front-and-center as he boyfriend Justin Theroux's new HBO series "The Leftovers" made its premiere in New York City last night (June 23).
Sporting a snazzy black getup, the "We're the Millers" hottie was all smiles as she arrived on her hunky beau's arm at the NYU Skirball Center.
Creating an eerie start to your week, HBO released the first official trailer for "The Leftovers" on Monday (April 28).
Starring Justin Theroux, the dramatic series "chronicles the aftermath of the Rapture gone awry."
Taking a break from a busy day of filming, Jennifer Aniston spent some quality time with her fiancee Justin Theroux when he visited her on the set of "Cake" on Tuesday (April 22) in Los Angeles.
Donning a wide brimmed hat, which covered her eyes, the "We're the Millers" star and her man ducked off the set for a quiet visit before Jen had to get back to work.
Tackling the oft-covered topic of massive disappearance, "The Leftovers" looks to be the next big hit for HBO.
Starring Justin Theroux, Liv Tyler, Christopher Eccleston, Amy Brenneman and Michael Gaston, the forthcoming series was created by "Lost" honcho Damon Lindelof.
Ladies love a man who can cook, but Justin Theroux's kitchen proficiency may be the cause of Jennifer Aniston's (non-existent) weight woes.
The "Friends" actress boasted that her fiancé is a "killer" cook, noting that she swoons for his Italian fare- "He cooks pastas amazingly."
Squashing rumors of a breakup, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux headed to Fred's restaurant at Barneys for lunch in the Big Apple on Monday (March 10).
The "Friends" star looked chic in a black coat, blue skinnies and black ankle-boots as her handsome fiancée rocked his usual biker look.
He had a profound impact on the entertainment industry and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman was laid to rest during a private funeral ceremony in New York City today (February 7).


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
1 year 3 mil? Seriously? We couldn't scrape that up to offer Peyton Hillis? Better sign Ben Tate otherwise you have to take Richardson at 4 and hope his surgically repaired knee fares better then Montario Hardesty's. One can generally hold out hope for their team getting better in FA, not this much worse.
I've never seen a team get this much worse in free agency.
Every year, 2 or 3 quarterbacks (IE: Ryan Tannehill) are made out to be something they're not. The kid is a college wide receiver who has played 11 games at quarterback, he is far from an NFL top 10 draft prospect. The pick at 4 is either Trent Richardson or Justin Blackmon, depending on what Hillis does and if they can/cant land a good receiver in FA. All you would do by taking Tannehill at 4 is allow the 5 and 6 picks to take those two guys, likely while laughing at the Browns for allowing them to do so.
Every year, 2 or 3 quarterbacks (IE: Ryan Tannehill) are made out to be something they're not. The kid is a college wide receiver who has played 11 games at quarterback, he is far from an NFL top 10 draft prospect. The pick at 4 is either Trent Richardson or Justin Blackmon, depending on what Hillis does and if they can/cant land a good receiver in FA. All you would do by taking Tannehill at 4 is allow the 5 and 6 picks to take those two guys, likely while laughing at the Browns for allowing them to do so.
I like Sessions, but at some point in the next 57 years, we have to stop pretending like Anthony Parker is a starting NBA shooting guard, and that Omri Caspi is anything resembling an NBA basketball player and that some combination of Semeh Erden, Samardo Samuels and Ryan Hollin's equates to an NBA Center. Unfortunately for Sessions, he plays the one position that is not currently in a state of flux for the Cavs. So if you can turn him into a pick that fills any of these other needs, I would take it.
MK, you are doing a wonderful job. I sincerely mean that. it is in no way your fault that you are tasked with reporting on a franchise who runs everything in as calndestine a fashion as the Cleveland Browns. I feel like a lot of people take out their frustrations on you when they should have probably done themselves a favor, many years ago, and stopped caring out that franchise. The world is a much brighter place once you manage to let go of those allegences.
Today on "starting blocks" as a follow up to yesterday's Mario Manningham rant about how horrible our city is, the PD is bringing in Sam Wyche to reinact his "You don't live in Cleveland" rant.
This is what happens when Cleveland sports media relies on a Florida newspaper to get their scoops. If we really want to know what the browns plans are in Free Agency, we should probably start listening to Seattle AM radio where Mike Holmgrem is no doubt conducting 10 interviews today.
Remember how much of a stud Lavar Arrington was at Penn State, he would still be an upgrade over Fujita or Maiava. Then again, so would my uncle Steve.
Wow, what a kick in the nuts that interview was. Maybe we can get Harrison on the line tomorrow and he can talk about how he has personally knocked out every Brown that has run a passing route in his vicinity over the past three years.
Sure, why would we want a large, bruising running back, who is capable of taking over games and is exactly what we need in the AFC North weather and rushed for nearly 1300 yards, the year before last. Lets stick with Montario Hardesty, the king of the unecessary spin move.
Not to take anything away from Tannehill, he is a good player, but he is not a #4 overall pick. You lost out on Luck and Griffin, let's not start start making others out to be on their level. Taking Tannehill with the 4th overall pick would be such a Cleveland Browns thing to do. You take Blackmon at #4 for several reasons. He will make the entire receiving corp better, St Louis wants him at 6 and because you can take his college QB at 22, who is already a better passer then Tannehill.
Pretty sure that the Browns draft will be predicated by whatever Hillis does, if he resigns, they take Blackmon at 4, if he leaves in FA, they take Trent Richardson at 4.
Never thought I could potentially be looking forward to a Heat/Cavs first round matchup in the playoffs. I dont think the Cavs could win a game in that series, but it would be fun to force the CHeat to go through that sort of drama.
Exactly, and if they are going to draft their 2 gurad of the future, they would have to start getting worse pretty quickly. Jeremy Lamb is not going to be there, if they have the 8th or 9th best record in the East, unless they get another lottery miracle.
Let him play the 2 and Kyrie the 1 and depending on matchups, they can switch it up. The two of them, make up a better then average NBA back court. The idea that one guy can take it up the floor and call plays and the other just scores is overrated, both of them can do both, very well. I think a Kyrie, Sessions back court is a good combonation for the future. If I were to trade anyone, it would be Andy, can easily get a first rounder for him, and maybe more.
Irving has the best handle I have ever seen in the NBA. I dont understand how he is able to maintain his dribble in some of the crowds he manages to cut through.
Wow, I didnt realize that Larry Dolan had changed his name to Tom Heckert and became the Browns GM.
Sorry, but Flynn strikes me as the next great quarterbacking disaster of the Miami Dolphins. They love taking meteocre college quarterbacks and paying them a lot of money to underperform in the pro's. The Browns tend to prefer a seperate flavour of poor quarterbacking. They generally select good college quarterbacks and surround them with trash to the point where they are barely able to complete passes without getting oblitorated by opposing defenses, they then start the process over again after three years. So, if history serves, in our case, we will trade #4 and #22 to St. Louis, take Griffin, draft some receiver in the second round out of Alcorn State, pickup a couple of new guards with bad knees and backs, and wonder why RG3 didn't work out for us, come 2015.
I think it is obvious that the Steelers do not implement a bounty system, otherwise JHarrison would already be the richest man in America.


text:
Hotels in 17009 - Burnham PA
Only hotels in 17009 zip code are listed below. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in Burnham, PA for your upcoming leisure or conference / group travel. We list the best 17009 hotels and motels so you can review the Burnham hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. Hotels in Mifflin county and area code 717 are also listed.
17009 Hotels/Motels & Accommodations
Next: Show All Available 17009 Hotels with Pricing >


text:
The property at 0 Paul Bunyan Rd, Gouldsboro, ME 04607 is no ordinary place, mind you. It is the place someone is going to find and feel great about. It is the place someone is going to call "home". 0 Paul Bunyan Rd is more than just another property to the right person out there, and maybe you are that person. Check out the many details you can find on this listing. You always have access to basic property information, and many times you'll also find photos, descriptions and more. You can also learn more about so many properties with information about the schools, community and real estate market, and hopefully 0 Paul Bunyan Rd is one of the millions that this information is available for. Overall, all this information is just so that you can learn about the property at 0 Paul Bunyan Rd, so start learning!
Office: 207-963-2347
When it comes to buying or selling your property, I want you to think of me first and foremost at the Winter Harbor Agency. If experience is your criteria, I am both a licensed Realtor for 20 plus years along with some 25 plus years as an Insurance Agent, making it a one-stop complete package deal if you choose. Being a Maine native and Schoodic area resident for most of my life, I pride myself on leading you through the real estate maze to take the stress out and present you with options for consideration. Repeat business and referrals let me know I have done my job. Whether you are looking for a home, land or a business, no one works harder for your dream to come true.


text:
Women's Volleyball Digs Pink
Raising awareness and money for breast cancer
- Release Date:
- November 10, 2009
- Contact:
- The Office of Sports Information
- (716) 649-7900 ext. 333
HAMBURG, NY – The women's volleyball team has been looking for ways to make differences all season long. During the month of October, which nationally is recognized as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Hawks used the Side Out Foundation to spring into action.
"Side-Out" in volleyball occurs when one team wins a point while its opponent is serving, thereby regaining serve or control of play. Likewise in the war against breast cancer, the Side-Out Foundation will support health care professionals in their pursuit of practical solutions for women and men with this dreaded disease thus enabling those affected to regain control of their lives and living them to the fullest. The Side Out Foundation encouraged volleyball teams to choose a date in October to raise awareness and collect donations. The Hawks picked a home date when three other Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) opponents would be in the Hafner Recreation Center with the thought that a larger fan base would enable them to secure additional donations.
Each of the eleven Hawk players on the squad participated in the Dig Pink day on Saturday, October 31st wearing their home made tie-died pink jerseys when they competed against Frostburg State University and the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in AMCC match ups. Frostburg also assisted in the heighten awareness effort by wearing their pink Nike jersey's for their two matches played that afternoon.
The Hawks volleyball team collected $378 which will be presented to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY rather than to the Side Out Foundation. The program would like their contribution to stay local and to help women and men in our Western New York community. Coach Amanda Logue summed up her team's efforts well. "I am proud of my players for not only what they have accomplished this fall on the volleyball court, but for their community awareness and willingness to stand up for a cause. Cancer affects every single person at some point in their lives. Our goal was to work as a team and to make a positive impact this year. We know that through the Dig Pink day and our donation to Roswell Park, we will make a difference and hopefully the cure to this terrible disease can be discovered." "Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported our player's efforts this fall, on and off the court!"
Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. With nearly 1,100 students, Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship, and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities. The Hilbert Blueprint promotes a well-rounded student experience over four years – starting with the Foundations Seminar in the freshman year, followed by Sophomore Service, Junior Symposium, and culminating with the Senior Capstone. Hilbert has expanded its academic offerings with the college's first graduate programs and new Accelerated Degree Programs geared to adult learners.
Upcoming Events
- First Year Student Orientation
- Aug 14, 2015
- Summer Session A2 Ends
- Aug 21, 2015
- First Year Student Orientation
- Aug 28, 2015


text:
McGinnis: New video game raises the bar for horrorWritten by Jeff McGinnis | | email@example.com
Even the most staunch gamers must admit that there are some emotions that video games cannot yet generate as effectively as other forms of art — at least, not yet. It's hard to stir someone into passionate outrage by the social issues a game raises, or move them to tears by a game's subtle depiction of a romance, though there are examples of both. My point is there are other forms of art that mine these emotional depths better, in general, than games can.
There is one thing, however, that games do better than any art form in pop culture: scare you. Ever since 1996 and the release of the first "Resident Evil" game, the genre of "survival horror" has reigned supreme as the best way to be creeped out. It's not hard to figure out why. When you're watching a scary movie or show, no matter how horrifying the events onscreen, they're still happening to someone else. A game is happening to you.
One of the best examples of the genre in recent years was called "Dead Space," released in 2008. A horror title set on a distant spaceship, the game called to mind comparisons to the "Alien" movie series, as gamers fought for their lives against a mutated race of monsters called the Necromorphs.
The game was a critical success but only modestly popular commercially, leaving the development of a sequel somewhat in doubt. Thankfully, Visceral Games still pursued a follow-up, and the result, "Dead Space 2," was released Jan. 25 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. And, like its predecessor, it raises the bar for what is possible with a horror video game, setting new standards in visuals, story and, yes, scares.
Isaac Clarke, the hero of the first title, awakens on a space station called "The Sprawl," located on one of Saturn's moons. Like Ripley of the "Alien" series, he has no idea that time has passed — three years — and wakes to a new nightmarish invasion of the aliens who wreaked havoc in the first game. The basic idea remains the same — run around, fight monsters who jump out from around every corner, level up weapons and try to survive.
It's the details that make "Dead Space 2" so special, starting with the lead character. In the first game, Clarke was practically a nonentity. We knew almost nothing about him, other than the fact that he had a girlfriend on the ship he was searching for. We barely saw his face, and he didn't even have a voice. This time, Isaac emerges as a fully realized individual.
The character is grief-stricken over the loss of his beloved Nicole, and his exposure to the events of the previous game seems to have driven him mad. As he fights for his life, we see numerous visions of his past flash before him, as he tries to reconcile the horrors of his past with the horrors of his present. As voiced by actor Gunner Wright, the player can now more fully identify with and sympathize with Clarke. Our attachment makes the game's scares all the more immediate.
And oh, are there scares. The developers claimed in interviews leading up to the release that there would be more of a focus on action and less on horror. While action is indeed front and center, horror is far from an afterthought. The world of the Sprawl has been fully realized as a living, breathing place, which feels totally real with plenty of nooks and crannies for monsters to jump out at you. Unlike the first game, which had a very strict structure of levels, this one feels much more organic and continuous, intensifying the feeling that there's no place to hide.
The success of the primary campaign is the meat and potatoes of the package, but Visceral Games has provided plenty of tasty side dishes, too. Unlike the first title, "Dead Space 2" has an extensive online multiplayer mode, and for PS3 buyers, the game comes in a Limited Edition which features the excellent "Dead Space: Extraction" shooter as a bonus. That game was originally released only on the Wii, but the version available here is excellent, and plays well with either the Playstation Move or traditional controller.
Though the first "Dead Space" was a great example of what could be done with horror in games, its sequel successfully surpasses it in every way. It looks amazing, plays like a dream and feels like your worst nightmare — in the best possible way. If you don't like being terrified, stay away. But for everyone who loves a good scare now and then, you cannot do better than this.
E-mail Jeff at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Tags: Dead Space 2, Jeff McGinnis, PlayStation 3, Pop Goes the Culture, Xbox 360


text:
League Meeting
Here is where you will find the meeting minutes from the league meetings held annual in Naples, Florida.
Agenda minutes
Ranking periods
Agenda minutes
Ranking periods
- Discussion of when the ranking would take place
- Paul Bloomfield (Liberty) made a motion to make a special exemption to the 2 week rule between final ranking and the National tournament.
- Seconded by Kristen Wright ( Colorado )
- Motion Passed
- Dates are October 26th, November 23rd, January 18th, and February 22nd
- Pre-season poll was discussed and agreed upon ( no vote had )
- More transparency in the actual rankings received with no names attached.
- Add the words anonymous to the release of the ranking. Motion to amend the by-laws to include the word "anonymous" made by Kristen Wright (Colorado), Second by Rob Blackburn (Michigan). Passed unanimously
- The inclusion of Non-ACHA in reporting scores on the ACHA site.
- Rob Blackburn (Michigan) motioned to not include Non-ACHA teams on the website. Seconded by Gregg Kaminski (Cal U). Motion passed unanimously.
- The inclusion of playing D II teams in the ranking process was discussed.
- Games between D I and D II teams will count but for ranking purposes the games will not count toward D I rankings but will count towards D II. Motion made by Paul Bloomfield (Liberty), seconded by Bill Wright (UMass) Motion passes by a 10-4 vote.
- Ranking procedure
- Motion on the floor that the committee, computer ranking, and coaches will comprise a 3 pronged approach and equally weighted to compile the ranking by Kristen Wright (Colorado), Seconded by Evan Amdahl ( Rainy River CC ). Passed unanimously.
- All Committee's
- Remove the word Region from the D 1 committee's. All committee's will now be moved under one unified committee. Two team representative from each league voted on by the league members, Committee to be selected by Aug. 30th. Motion made by Paul Bloomfield (Liberty) to adopt the by-law change Seconded by Kristen Wright (Colorado) passed unanimously.
- Officiating system
- Discussion to further enforce the use of the current by law of a two man system or the 1 referee and 2 linesman system as currently defined by the by laws.
- 2016-2017 National Tournament
- Beth McCann ( URI ) made a motion to extend the deadline to accept nominations for the 2016 National Tournament to June 1st of 2014 and do an Email vote. Seconded by Bill Wright ( UMass ). Passed Unanimously.
- National Tournament Procedure
- Motion by Gregg Kaminski ( Cal U PA ) to eliminate Consolation games and play a maximum of 1 game per day at the national tournament as soon as possible, seconded by Beth McCann ( URI ). Passed unanimously.
- Fine system
- New system was discussed about moving away from a monetary fine system to a ranking point deduction.
- Item was suggested to further enforce the current system and revisit in the future.
- D II suggested that the game time increase from 17 minutes or 20 minutes.
- Motion by Gregg Kaminski ( Cal U PA ) to provisionally recommend D II play 20 minute periods for the 2014-2015 season with mandatory 17 minute periods, with the intention of fully moving to 20 minute periods of 2015-2016 season, Seconded by Evan Amdahl ( Rainy River CC ). Passed Unanimously.
- Motion to adjurn by Rob Blackburn ( Mich ), seconded by Paul Bloomfield ( Liberty ). Unanimously approved.


text:
Films and Scans
Stab Wound to the Left Shoulder
Page 2 of 2
Dx: A Partially Collapsed Lung
Clinically and by X-ray, there are several clues to a more serious injury. Often, patients with a small pneumothorax have significant pleural-based pain, even in the absence of major physical and X-ray findings. Certainly, mechanism of injury also contributes to the concern for PTX.
The great finding on this case is the X-ray, however. Even though there is no visible PTX, there is a small strip of subcutaneous air on the L side of the thoracic cavity (see arrows). This, along with the small PTX, was confirmed by CT scan. Traditional teaching is to repeat the CXR in about six hours and consider admission if it gets larger or the patient develops symptoms.
"Sir, you have a partially collapsed lung on that side. You should stay here for a while and get another X-ray in a few hours." That did the trick, and the patient agreed to stay. He ended up with gradual expansion of the PTX, a chest tube and admission. Note to patient: wear Kevlar – and find a new girlfriend.
Recently on Twitter


text:
Retired Republican General Colin Powell has declined to say if he will endorse Barack Obama for president again, but that doesn't mean he's leaning toward Mitt Romney.
The former Secretary of State chastised Romney in an MSNBC interview on Wednesday for saying recently that Russia is the No. 1 geopolitical threat to the United States.
"Well, come on Mitt, think. It isn't the case," Mr. Powell said on the show Morning Joe. "I don't know whether Mitt really feels that."
Romney said Russia is a big threat because it's constantly blocked U.S. actions to rein in "rogue" states such as Iran and North Korea through global groups like the United Nations. Powell said Romney's comments stunned mainstream foreign-policy thinkers in the Republican party.
The day before the MSNBC interview, however, Powell declined to commit to President Obama's reelection. Powell, who served in several Republican administrations, told NBC he did not want to "throw my weight behind somebody" right now. He endorsed Obama in 2008.
Powell indicated in the pair of interviews that he has a problem with some of the advisers to both Romney and Obama.
"It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney, it's who they have coming with them," Powell said in the NBC interview.
Powell also had some praise for Romney, however. "I've known Mitt Romney for many years – good man."
- Jeffry Bartash


text:
Getting Pregnant
MallyPie:JhawkCE:I'm pretty sure it's fine. I've used butt paste or vaseline.
Gotta say, on a dreary Monday afternoon, this sure made me smile a little bit. (OK Tuesday but no work yesterday I feel like it's Monday)
I swear. I didn't have much luck with Boudreaux's butt paste on diaper rash, but it works great on small cuts and skin irritation other places. ;p


text:
Dave Marcouiller
Personal Background
On a personal note, my life revolves around family, skiing, and life on the lake. When not on campus, you can find me either at home in Portage or at the family cabin. My wife Margaret and I have five kids ... Thomas is still at home and is a junior at Portage High School while his older siblings are out-and-about. William works as a Civil Engineer for the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Ellie works as a Revenue Agent for the South Dakota Department of Revenue. Joe is enjoying life in Phoenix where he works for Arizona State University as a Management Intern. John is a junior at UW-LaCrosse majoring in Physics. As for Margaret and me, we are working hard at aging gracefully. Margaret spends her time as a copy-editor, substitute teacher, stained glass artist, social worker, and gardener. In the winter, my passion turns to downhill skiing.
From our family to yours ... here is our end of the year 2014 photo update.
My past practical experience is highly varied. Early formative years were spent as a radio broadcaster, cab driver, and pizza cook in Minnesota and a lift-operator/ski bum in Utah. After marrying Margaret and finding some direction, I finished my undergraduate degree and worked for the Forest Service in Idaho and South Dakota. Before Ferdinand Marcos was deposed, Margaret and I served in the Peace Corps (Philippines) for a couple of years. Subsequently, I've worked in Minnesota and Oklahoma before finally ending up, now in my 22nd year, as a Badger fan ... ON Wisconsin.


text:
On the 19th my boy got his shots. I'm looking to start giving shots myself. The past two times he got his shots the vet allowed ne to do them myself. She even had me draw his blood for his coggins :) so this is the layout of my invoice. I want all shots possible, are there any vaccines on this list you can't buy yourself? I've seen in some magazines that rabies can't be shipped to MO..I might have read that wrong though. OK here goes.
Barn call(minimum charge because a lot of horses got done)--$16.00
Influenza vaccine--$10.50
Rhinopneumonitis vaccine--$10.50
E-W Encephalomyelitis #2--$9.50
Tetanus Toxoid vaccine--$9.50
West Nile booster #2--$21.50
Rabies vaccine--$18.00
Strangles booster--$19.75
Grand total--$138.75
What do you think? I know a lot of people do shots themselves. Would I save money enough to go for it or are these prices pretty good. Obviously I can't do a coggins myself. And she will still be used for teeth floating and whatever vaccines I can't buy myself.
Posted via Mobile Device


text:
Francophile celebrated the French holiday at a stylish party in TriBeCa.
Some Fashion Week spectators decided to don patriotic outfits in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, including designer Donna Karan, who wore a 9/11 t-shirt at her show.
Get our daily New York City news and alerts!
Terms of Use |Privacy Policy
Thank you for signing up!
Would you like to sign up for additional newsletters?
Thank you for signing up for additional newsletters.


text:
Çetin Pension Reviews
- Info
- |
- Rates
- |
- Map & Directions
- |
- Reviews
- |
- Facilities
Reviews & Ratings Explained
The rating percentage is calculated from customers who booked within the last 12 months.
All ratings and reviews are based on the feedback and opinions of the customers who submitted them and do not express the opinions of Hostelworld.com. This way, you get an up-to-the-minute opinion of just how good a hostel really is.
Read our review guidelines »
I was placed at a nearby 'Pansiyon' when the owner found out that my room was double booked when I arrived there?!
- Novice Nomad
- mustafabaysal5064
- Turkey
- Male, 25-30
- (3 reviews)
Hide older reviews
The location is good but has a noisy surronding. the staff are friendly and helpful. The room was so packed! I couldn't sleep well,i was so hot. There was a big noisy airconditioner which made room even warmer! I asked to fix it but they just say they can't!so i paid 10 TL more but i didn't have cooler! Keep in mind that there is no elevator.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Iran
- Female, 25-30
- (4 reviews)
Good place to stay, but it's not a hostel. Just a budget hotel. Private rooms are good, air con, clothes line, balcony and enough room to move. No atmosphere in comparison to actual hostels, but relatively cheap and easy for a quick stopover.
- Globetrotter
- rhysskellern1279
- Australia
- Male, 18-24
- (30 reviews)
place was nice, well located and staff were helpful. not much of a atmosphere at all but that was made up by the location which was central to everthing.
- Novice Nomad
- Anonymous
- Australia
- Male, 25-30
- (1 review)
Great Breakfast!
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- England
- Male, 25-30
- (19 reviews)
It's a very nice familly pension. All the staff is very friendly and helpful, breakfast is good. I had a nice stay over there.
- Avid Traveller
- Anonymous
- France
- Male, 25-30
- (11 reviews)


text:
Below is the poem entitled Hot Red Dress which was written by poet
Beckett. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
Read Poems by
Erin Beckett
Let's keep it simple,
don't you wanna laugh?
Don't you wanna love,
because it's fun and dangerous?
I'm feeling spontaneous,
come over. Whatever you do,
let's do it together..
'Til the time comes
to walk away to the beat of soul,
rhythm and blues. I'll dance
with someone else,
glitter in my hair,
hot red dress.
I'll show you how it's done
when the time's right,
after I love you,
good and slow,
dark to light.
So put on the music,
let's light one up, dance
'til the morning comes.
Tonight, I'll show you
everything there is to forget.
A comment has not been posted for this poem. Encourage a poet by being the first to comment.


text:
|Tolkien Gateway is 10 years old. Sign up today to edit TG and help us grow for years to come.
Talk:The Book of Lost Tales
[edit] The Book of Lost Tales
As I understand it The Book of Lost Tales is the title of a bona fide 'work' by Tolkien: where he attempted to tie his tales of the First Age together into one volume with the frame story of Eriol (but never finished it). This article should probably be about that, with links to the chapters in HoME which are semi-quasi-subtly different (because they're not a 'work' but a collection of drafts and commentary by CJRT on that work. And they're split in two in an editorial decision), rather than just a disambig. —Aulë the Smith (Tk·Cb) 10:43, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
- But this is a disambiguation page... for disambiguating? Disambiguation page are meant to contain nothing other than the disambiguation. --Mith (Talk/Contribs/Edits) 11:23, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
- It would be moved to The Book of Lost Tales, obviously, which currently redirects here. —Aulë the Smith (Tk·Cb) 11:26, 16 August 2010 (UTC)


text:
Due to planned maintenance activity ICEGATE website and services shall not be available.
For further information please contact ICEGATE helpdesk at
or Call us at 1800-3010-1000
Regret inconvenience caused.
Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved. Directorate of Systems, Customs and Central Excise New Delhi.
Best Viewed at 1024 x 768 Resolution | Internet Explorer 8.0-Later Versions


text:
Adult Bullying – It Happens, Exists and it Hurts Like Hell!
I began to write about a different subject, but my heart is lingering in a different place. I have found myself once again the victim of unwanted bullying and it hurts!
Yes, I am an Empowered woman, a strong woman and a woman that won't quit, yet I find myself weakened by the onslaught of whispers, looks, laughter and jeers.
I find it difficult to get close to people that may or may not be aware of what is happening. You see my bully quickly befriends them and fills their head with poisonous lies. I find myself evaluating if getting close and then having them turn away from me suddenly is worth the trouble.
I know that I am not the only person who is suffering from the woes of adult bullying. I hope that my words and admission give you courage and strength. You are not alone and either am I!
The Dilemma
I have considered speaking to people in authority, but the reality is I may be perceived as the trouble maker. I may not be taken seriously or they my choose to sweep my concerns under the rug. I am not willing to risk another negative outcome at this point.
Confronting my bully is a waste of time. They know what they are doing and find pleasure in my pain. I am not willing to risk more ridicule and lies at this point.
The truth is I feel helpless and I feel like I have no one and no where to turn. I have been chronically bullied on and off over the years. Frankly I am tired and just want to quit! I do not want to be in this situation. I do not want to be subjected to this shame for a year, but my current location is a part of my long term goal.
I hate to let others ruin this for me, but I am spent! The hateful evilness I have endured over the years has wore me down.
What is an Empowered Person to Do?
At this point I will continue on my journey of personal empowerment. It hurts like hell and I even shed tears. The road ahead may be rocky and even inflict emotional and mental wounds that will take years to heal. Be that as it may, I value the education I am getting and will endure the hardship to reach my goal. This isn't anything that me, God and Oprah can't handle (said with an honest smile).
I will keep you updated along the way. If you are experiencing bullying, you are not alone! Pull yourself together, cry if you must but do not quit or give up on you!


text:
a2 academics advisory afterschool camp Étude ces chess college of william and mary creative writing creativity dance design drama enduringed enduring education extracurricular grades guided discipline innovation ipad journalism language arts location math mathematics mosaic mosaic science movement music parent connections parent meeting pbl physical education project projects science seminars service learning social studies spanish teachers transportation visual arts
The Mosaic Chess Club team of Alex Dean and Arden Howland placed third in the K8 category at the 5th Annual Kohler Schools Chess Tournament on Saturday.
Arden, a seventh-grader at the charter school, also placed second as an individual in the K8 division. Arden's teammate, Alex, is a seventh-grader as well.
Other Mosaic Chess Club members at the tournament included sixth-graders Keith Baka, Eric Yang, Cander Rosenthal and Nicole Fessler. They competed in the K6 division.
The Mosaic Chess Club will participate in the Acuity Charitable Foundation Chess Tournament this Saturday. Sixth-grade participants will include Donald "Nicholas" Carroll, Keith Baka, Drew Engberg, Nicole Fessler, Aeris Severson, Clayton Nichols, Cander Rosenthal, Eric Yang, Alexis Rowe and Marcus Ellair. Seventh-grade participants will include Kassie Brown, Jasmine Brown, Kade Byrand, John Rango, Alex Dean, Kevin Krentz and Jerome "J.J." Woods, Jr.
"Thanks to parent Nancy Engberg and the design talents of Troy Tousey, the students participating at Acuity will be sporting our new Mosaic Chess Club T-shirts," said Mosaic visual arts teacher Stuart Howland, who directs the club.
The Mosaic Chess Club meets in the Art Room at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and at 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
No one has commented on this page yet.
RSS feed for comments on this page | RSS feed for all comments


text:
The UPA's trust vote victory has once again proved why it pays to be cynical. I firmly go by this diktat in watching Indian politics: never underestimate the Congress party's potential for scurviness. It is an art the party has perfected for a few decades with singleminded dedication. It is hard to find any other political party that can match this talent.
The Congress party plumbs lowlives across parties, institutions, and people. It ropes in political pimps like Amar Singh, offers its bed to the willing in the media (countless partners to be found here), forgives errant party workers, ex-partymen, falls at peoples' feet…holds on to the last straw, its image be damned. It knows the power of now and here. You might write angry edits at how this strategy is suicidal for the Congress party, etc but I see you gritting your teeth because it won the trust vote. That matters. Now.
A trust vote won without the PM speaking on the floor. A command performance, which the Congress party's media-whore proudly terms, Singh is King. But such tiger-like courage on paper where he roaringly dares L.K. Advani. But when was the last time "King" Singh addressed a mass rally–a gathering of non-academics and industrialists for the purpose of harvesting votes? When did he last win a Lok Sabha election? Addressing the nation over the airwaves on the grave subject of soaring fuel prices doesn't count. Hence the roar on paper.
Dr. Singh has survived the vote and remained a King but the King is shamelessly naked. And it looks ugly and disgraceful.


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
CNYFAN46-What you assume, that Teresa Bigness is receiving assistance, may or may not be true. If she is, what you have is someone who was homeless who has progressed to the point of contributing to society via volunteering. Maybe as the economy improves she will gain employment. At least she is trying to contribute...and not sitting at home making unnecessary and callus anonymous remarks on this site.
We are the ones who should feel blessed...that we have Catherine Meeker and her family living in our community. They are an inspiration.
"The age of 55 years has traditionally been the accepted upper limit beyond which heart transplantation should not be considered. However, with advances in surgical and immunosupression techniques, older patients are often considered for transplantation. Heart transplantation in patients as old as 72 years of age have been reported"....This is a quote from an article about Candidate Selection for Cardiac Transplantation written by Daniel S. Yip, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL
As I read the comments here by people who seem to be generally more liberal then the former vice president I think of several things....
1. Is what I am reading the famous compassion I always here liberals are known for having?
2. Is the cold denial of Mr. Cheneys right to try to keep living (demonstrated by many posters) a picture of the future of Obamacare?
3. If Mr. Cheney used his power and wealth to "step ahead" of people don't you think he would have done a better job than having to wait 20 months? Average wait in the US is 6 months to 3 years. What region of the country you live in is a factor.
Love him or hate him.....anyone who doesn't think this season has been one of his best coaching jobs....hasn't been paying attention.
SYRACUSE NEWSPAPER USES HEADLINE TO CHAMPION SLUTS!........read all about it.
Sewercuse is ALWAYS wrong...Book It!
To johnbrown: You state" Reminds of when SU had Saddath Singh, the Indian halfback who was targetted because he disturbed the all white enclaves down there". Both of Singh's parents were African - American. When his mother remarried, after his father's death, she married Samuel Sidat-Singh, a medical student from India who adopted Wilmeth, giving him his family name. Most schools have moments in their past they are not proud of. The same can be said of most people.
If Mr. Duncan would do the job he was hired to do, which is improve the US public school system, all colleges would have higher graduation rates.
"For Syracuse, which has almost as many infamous NCAA Tournament losses as it does Final Four appearances, it was a matter of survival. With perhaps a little bit of luck thrown in as those UNC Asheville Bulldogs suggested." What is that all about Mikey? Are you auditioning for ESPN?
I will worry about what Dan Wolken has to say...when the sites who quote him stop having to explain to everyone...who he is!
Syracuse is a small city with three hospitals that have nationally ranked cardiac units.
Syracuse is home to the Syracuse Orange Basketball team.
Coincidence?...I don't think so!
My pick for Big East Player Of The Year....
The Syracuse University Basketball TEAM!


text:
Now Playing
Connect with Us
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
12:52 pm
Fri August 31, 2012
It's All Politics, Aug. 30, 2012
By Staff
NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss highlights of the Republican National Convention — the speeches, the delegates, and what it all means for this year's election. In other news, Rep. Ben Quayle loses the GOP congressional primary in Arizona. Does that signal the end of his political career?
And borrowing from the Republican convention slogan that grew out of a statement from President Obama on the campaign trail, it's the "We Built It" edition of the "It's All Politics" podcast.
Copyright 2012 National Public Radio. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.


text:
Select Publications
Please refer to my updated site
Amanda K. Gibson, Michael E. Hood, and Tatiana Giraud. 2011 Selfing and the sibling competition arena as barriers to gene flow in sympatry. Evolution 66: 1917-1930.
Gibson AK, Raverty S, Lambourn DM, Huggins J, Magargal SL, and Grigg ME. 2011 Polyparasitism is associated with increased disease severity in Toxoplasma gondii-infected marine sentinel species. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 5(5): e1142. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0001142
Amanda K. Gibson, Jorge Mena-Ali, and Michael E. Hood. 2010 Loss of pathogens in threatened plant species. Oikos 119: 1919-1928.
of Biology
1001 East Third St
Bloomington, IN 47405-3700
Amanda K. Gibson (Mandy)
PhD student
amakgibs at indiana.edu
Please refer to my updated site
I am a 3rd-year PhD cadidate in the Lively lab. I study the evolutionary pressures that drive populations to diverge in their reproductive strategies. . Specifically, I examine the role of host-parasite coevolution in the evolution of sexual reproduction and the maintenance of genetic diversity. I use four different approaches: phylogenetic comparative analyses of mating system and parasitism in the phylum Nematoda, experimental evolution in the laboratory using nematodes and their parasites, theoretical simulation, and field-based experimentation in natural populations of freshwater snails and their parasites in New Zealand.
Study system
Potamopyrgus antipodarum and its trematode Microphallus
Caenorhabditis elegans and its bacterial pathogen Serratiamarcescens
and the rest of the Nematoda!
Silene and the anther-smut fungus Microbotryum


text:
Majors and Minors
View the full brochure on Communication here
To see degree completion guides for each major or emphasis, click on the degree links (e.g. "Odd or Even") below.
Refer to the Academic Bulletin for specific courses and descriptions.
Communications: Journalism (B.A.) Odd | Even
Communications: Public Relations (B.A.) Odd | Even
Communications: Emerging Media (B.A.) Odd | Even
English Education (B.S.) Degree Guide
English: Literature (B.A.) Odd | Even
English: Writing and Speaking (B.A.) Odd | Even
Language Arts Education (B.S.) Degree Guide
History (B.A.) Odd | Even
History Education (B.S) Degree Guide
Institutional Development (B.S) Odd | Even
International Studies (B.A.) Odd | Even
International Studies (B.S) Odd | Even
Modern Languages:
These languages and other modern languages are offered in cooperation with Adventist Colleges Abroad.
- Arabic
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Russian
- Portuguese
Social Science (B.A.) Odd | Even
Social Science Education (B.S.) Degree Guide
- Communication
- Drama
- Arabic
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Social Science
- Spanish


text:
Condolences to Northern Illinois University
February 18, 2008
Mississippi State has been greatly moved by the tragic and senseless losses at Northern Illinois University, and we know that no one in our nation is untouched by these events. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families, friends, and colleagues who grieve. Please know we share your grief. Our campus flags are being flown at half staff, and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts.


text:
Discover More Ideas You'll Need
Mini White Porcelain Rectangular Tasting Plates, Set of 4 1 1
These make any food look special Something about these makes everything look beautiful - from carrot and celery sticks to individual cheese plates. You can also put something in a container at one end and something loose on the other - a pot de creme and a pile of fresh berries, for example. April 26, 2011
1-1 of 1
Related Products
Treat guests to two samplings of sauces, chutneys ...
Serve appetizers, small bites or desserts on our ...
Present a sampling of tasty morsels or share ...
Recently Viewed Items


text:
Experimental analysis of food detection in capuchin monkeys: effects of distance, travel speed, and resource size
- Charles H. Janson,
- Mario S. Di Bitetti
- … show all 2 hide
Rent the article at a discountRent now
* Final gross prices may vary according to local VAT.Get Access
Knowing how far away animals can detect food has important consequences for understanding their foraging and social behaviors. As part of a broader set of field experiments on primate foraging behavior, we set out artificial feeding platforms (90 × 90 cm or 50 × 50 cm) throughout the home range of one group of 22 brown capuchin monkeys, at sites where they had not seen such platforms previously. Whenever the group approached such a new platform to within 100 m, we recorded the group's direction and speed of approach, and the identity and distance from the platform of the group member that detected the platform or came closest to it without detecting it. We used logistic regression on these data to examine the effects of group movement speed, platform size and height, and focal individual age and sex on the probability of detecting the platform as a function of distance. Likelihood of detecting a platform decreased significantly at greater distances – the probability of detecting a platform reached 0.5 at 41 m from the group's center and 25.5 m from the nearest group member. These results show that detectability of platforms by the entire group (9 adults, 13 juveniles) was less than twice that for single group members. Detectability at a given distance decreased severely as the group moved faster; at their fastest speed, individuals had to approach a platform to within less than 10 m to find it. The large platforms were significantly more likely to be detected than the small ones, suggesting that increased use of larger food patches by wild primates may not necessarily reflect foraging preferences.
- Title
- Experimental analysis of food detection in capuchin monkeys: effects of distance, travel speed, and resource size
- Journal
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Volume 41, Issue 1 , pp 17-24
- Cover Date
- 1997-07
- 10.1007/s002650050359
- Print ISSN
- 0340-5443
- Online ISSN
- 1432-0762
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Keywords
- Key words Food detection
- Foraging
- Travel speed
- Sociality
- Capuchin monkeys
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Charles H. Janson (A1)
- Mario S. Di Bitetti (A1)
- Author Affiliations
- A1. Department of Ecology and Evolution, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5245, USA Fax: (516)-632-7626; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, US


text:
Right On!
Just got a G4! Was always scared of macs. I Love it!!! So much that I am now running it dual monitor and hhave started moving everything over. My pc is now a paper weight. Im a brand new man!!!
I went on it tonight and kinda felt .....diiiiirty
Not sure if this is thhe right place for my question.
My display settings are a bit puzzling to me. I have to go in and set both monitors 1280x1024.. everything goes well and then whenever it wakes up or after powering on, settings are back to 800x600.
newbie needs some help.
did i mention i luuuv my mac
anybody? no luv for the new guy>? or just a dumb question
I wish I knew the answer so that I could help you, but I don't :(
Have you tried seeing if the settings stay with just the main monitor?
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:43 PM.
Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2015, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.


text:
Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services:
Want to set your local edition?
Select an edition for more focused local news coverage when you visit mlive.
Don't worry. You can change this setting at any time to another local edition.
SPRAWL - GREAT STUFF!!!! Awesome!
canusaylions - Brosef - Eric Wood is rated in the top 50 prospects in the 2009 draft these days - very highly unlikely he makes it out of the 2nd round, let alone fall all the way to #82. We have an outside, very outside shot, that he falls to #65 with the 1st pick of the 3rd round, but just don't see it. Eric Wood at #65 would be the whip shizznatttt!!!!
Dallas Reynolds would be a great get late in the draft - can play anywhere on the line and well.
kannibul - I share a lot in common with King Solomon in addition to the infinite wisdom of the mockiest of the mock drafts:
300 wives and 700 concubines! Oh yeah baby!
Talk about gettin' some strange!!! You know I do!
LionSunBlock - That's right! And we should dump all of their tea out into the harbour too!!!
kannibul - prognostication.
It isn't just for breakfast anymore...
Good afternoon, Senator! How art thou?
sprawl125 - For example - the current article on www.nj.com has only 6 comments from Jets fans, not 6 different fans, 6 total comments. The rest are from Lions fans.
Your User ID and password works just the same on their site as this one.
sprawl125 - Bro, those other sites HAVE NOTHING ON US - NOT JACK! They can't even compare. Their fanhood is tiny and shrivelled! WEAK!
I don't care if my team is 0-16 and they repeat as OWENXVI Champions. I am a Lions fan till death do us part!
Vince Lombardi defined success as the measure of how high you bounce once you've hit rock bottom.
Now we'll see.
hiremillen99 - HEY - WHERE YOU GOING? I got my "pacifier" out for ya - just like last night - are you mad because I said I wouldn't tell everybody else how good you are? With lips like those, I just gotta share. Can't be that selfish with a big star like you, cutie!
Don't go away mad! (I think you know how the rest of it goes...)
I've got more respect for all of those dead Iraqi's I burried in shallow graves in that hot, hard desert!
Come and play with me a little more, sweetheart ;)
editstet - I'll see what I can do aboot that!
The tipsy turvey wild-wild world of Lions fantasy sports!!!
madmike42 - Just a total hoot, bro! And I have no idea why either - just plain FUN!!!
Everybody stay tuned later for our flight plan and destinations of choice: Cleveland, Green Bay, New Jersey, Denver, and who knows where else!
Pit - say no more - feel ya Dawg.
BassetHounds - So then Jeff was handing of to Rick Kane? Old number 32...
jeremyof218 - Way to rock out up in Duluth, bro!!!
JDMP57 - I wouldn't know that song by NIN if you played it to me right now. Never heard of it to be honest ;) We have no influence from NIN whatsoever. We don't plagiarise - takes all the fun out of it when you've been blessed with superior intellectual firepower.
My targets at Safety for the 2009 draft class would be David Bruton from North Dakota, I mean the Fighting Potawatamies, or is that Nostre Damus. Anyway - the other is Chris Clemmons from Clemson.
mav - Aaron Curry will be walking down from the Mount, carrying the tablets written in stone that Thou Shalt Not Worship the False Idol from Athens!
You don't want to get turned into a tasteless pillar of salt do ya? (Well, maybe that was a Sodom and Gamorrah thing...)
LionSunBlock - took me a minute to remember the correct e-mail addy & password combo! Appreciate the offer too!!! Do you yell at the TV screen much? I figure they can hear me all the way down there in Wayne County when I'm watching! ;)
LionSunBlock - you can hit me up at email@example.com
Friends, foes, posers, hosers, doesn't matter! ;)
sckntrd - Nice mock! Looks pretty beefy buddy!
Petey!!! What's up brosef?! Got the "pipes" all ready to belt out some "Mister Crowley"? Time to Rock!!!
I think the realistic approach is to see how Schwartz, Cunningham, Linehan & Company do this first year in Detroit. "How they do" will be more important in the 1st year than "what they do". It will give the FA crop of 2010 a chance to see what the Leadership can do in action, hopefully prompting an influx of additional talent.
I can't wait to see the sideline shots of Gunther going ape sh*t on the ref's!!!


text:
Bank by Mail
Live out of town or can't get to the bank when you want? That's okay. You can make your deposit through the mail. Bank of McKenney accepts deposits by mail. Obtain a bank by mail envelope and deposit slip from one of our branches or simply include your deposit slip with your deposit and send it to:
Bank of McKenney
P.O. Box 370
McKenney, VA 23872
Once we receive your deposit, we'll make sure it gets applied to your account, and then you can check your transaction and balance through your online banking account.


text:
Mukilteo YMCA in Washington invites Bacon to come up and skate for the day. Filmed and Edited by Joe Stevens
Loading more stuff…
Hmm…it looks like things are taking a while to load. Try again?
TM + © 2015 Vimeo, LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with k in NYC.
Your content preferences apply to any Vimeo videos you view. Learn more about content preferences in our FAQ.


text:
Tips & Techniques
A Beginners Guide to Abstract Inspired Photography
If you love to experiment with diverse and unique photography styles, like impressionist photography, then you are sure to be a creative person with an artistic flair like myself.
Continue Reading...
Photographer's Secret Weapon - Vaseline
Vaseline does wonders, not only for your skin, but can also help you to create impressionist masterpieces. You can transform just about any subject into something interesting and exiting. If you like the soft, poetic look in your photographs this simple technique is for you.
Continue Reading...
A Voyage of Discovery - Personal Project
Working on a personal project is the best way of reaching the next step with your work. A project, and all the planning, work and follow up that comes with it, has a motivating power that pushes you to do your very best.
Continue Reading...
How To Be Inspired Every Day
Whether you have been creating photographs for years or only for few weeks, finding inspiration is not always easy. We all experience periods of creative blocks when we get stuck and all our good ideas come to a halt. Inspiration seems to elude us. So, what can we do to help a creative energy affect us day after day? Is there a way to stay inspired? For me there is a definite "Yes" to these questions.
Continue Reading...
How to Maximize Your Photography Workshop Experience
Attending a photography workshop is the best way to learn new skills. Not only will it improve your technique and expand your knowledge, it will also expose you to a range of interesting subjects to shoot and give you an opportunity to meet and have fun with like-minded people.
Continue Reading..
Camera Movement and Selective Focus Techniques
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 33rd Edition
Continue Reading...
Five steps to better photograph
Just like athletes, a photographer's skill comes from hours of training, accompanied by dedicated experimentation.
Continue Reading...
The Visual Language of Abstract Photography
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 35th Edition
Continue Reading...
The Impressionist Way
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 36th Edition
Continue Reading...
Poetry of Light
Photography in the first place is a matter of seeing. As photographers we strive to develop the ability not only to respond to and enjoy the world around us, but also to study, analyse and understand it.
Continue Reading...
Urban Impressions
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 40th Edition
Continue Reading...
Impressions of Belly Dancing
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 41st Edition
Continue Reading...
Pushing Boundaries
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 42nd Edition
Continue Reading...
Abstract Photography
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 43rd Edition
Continue Reading...
Impressions of Autumn
From PhotographyBB Online Magazine 44th Edition
Continue Reading...
Enter your email address below:


text:
Hold down Control (PC) or Command (Mac) key + mouseclick to select more than one option
|Avg. Dinner Entrée
|Greater than $25
|$18.01 - $25
|$12.01 - $18
|$7.01 - $12
|Less than $7
Posted by Anonymous on 04/05/2005
I lived down in Philly for many years, and I have to say that these were the best cheesesteaks I've had since I've moved back to NYC... The size of the sandwiches could be a bit bigger, but overall worth trying them!
Posted by pizer on 04/03/2005
Always appreciate the effort, but it is not recommended. For $5, who cares - worth the snack if you're walking by. But have no expectations, especially if you've ever had a real cheesesteak.
Posted by eastvillager on 04/01/2005
My husband and I were very excited about trying this place, since we are natives of Philly. The meat and onions were very good, they reminded my husband of the steaks his grandpa used to make. The bread was poor for a hoagie and the size was very tiny. Good for lunch or a small dinner. If you are really hungry, you may want to order two steaks. Fries were very good.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/19/2005
Stopped in to check this new joint out and was very impressed. The owners seem passionate and commited to delivering the real deal. I asked the cashier to give me what she considered the best combo of ingredients. "Gimme your favorite" I asked. Without flinching she was up for the task and ordered me a steak/whiz/onion combo. It was so good, my mouth is watering as I write this. Give these guys a try--you won't be dissapointed.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/16/2005
I love cheesesteaks but normally only get them when I'm in Philly because I haven't found anything up to par in NY. Now I have. The steak was awasome and the rolls were nice and fresh. I had it 'wit whiz. It took a few minutes to get my food but you can't really blame them as the place was packed. A nice change of pace from the usual slice. I'm anxious to go back.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/07/2005
As a Philly native, I'm always up for trying what passes for a cheesesteak at most delis or pizza joints. Toasted rolls and chewy slabs of meat have been the norm, until I recently passed this new 3rd avenue storefront. It was packed but I went back the next day and have been at least 3 more times since. Soft rolls, minced meat, and even the same ordering process as Pat's and Geno's ("whiz wit'out, etc."). Not quite on par with those two, but easily the best cheesesteak I've had in NY. A little on the small side, but their enormous plasma screen on the wall makes up for it. If you're looking for an authentic cheesesteak, you can't do better.


text:
[originally posted on 1 may 2003; revised on 19 April 2004 and 9 December 2011]
This is a twice-revised version of what I consider perhaps my best piece of satire ever. It contains a lot of lighthearted remarks by Plato (which were really fun to create) having to do with well-known historical philosophical and theological disputes (which will make more sense to those familiar with them, but are still fun even if one isn't).
* * * * *
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, 31 October, 2011. The Presbyterian writer Calvin B. Calvin startled and astonished friends, comrades, and fellow Christian enemies alike on Thursday when he strikingly revealed that he had received spirit messages on several occasions from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato (c. 424-348 B. C.). These supernatural brainstorming sessions with the dead sage appear to have profoundly affected Mr. Calvin. He could not be reached for comment, but in a purely coincidental joint press release on Thursday, his compatriots at Calvin College pointed out that "Reformed Protestants oppose spiritism and necromancy of any kind."
A suggestion from an unnamed source that Mr. Calvin's visions had an uncanny similarity to the Marian apparitions at Fatima and Lourdes was quickly and derisively dismissed by those close to Calvin, with the comment, "obviously this is a conspiracy of RC e-pologists, who engage regularly in unsavory tactics -- to discredit our good friend Calvin." The Ghost of Plato (who first appeared to Mr. Calvin on 1 April, 2011, at the stroke of one, looking like a jolly medieval king, reputedly requested with appropriate scholarly self-effacing humility that Mr. Calvin stop dissing him as one of the compelling influences on the hyper-rationalistic Roman Catholic theology and "mindset". But this has yet to be independently confirmed.
The amiable yet vaguely frightening and ethereal bearded Ghost of Plato is also reputed to have told the astonished Internet-obsessed student: "the more Catholic your ideas, the better." This advice has obviously not been heeded. Mr. Calvin clearly retains the right of private judgment and dissent, even where Plato is concerned. One anonymous source (possibly the Ghost of Gabriel Biel: c. 1420-1495) claimed that when Mr. Calvin heard this suggestion, he answered, "my obscurantist, convoluted, incoherent, circular arguments will stand. I can do no other, so help me God." A thunderbolt was immediately heard at that moment.
Some observers believe also that Mr. Calvin cried out to St. Anne after he heard the thunder, though that is merely a rumor at this point. Such shocking revelations have alarmed some of Mr. Calvin's Calvinist and "evangelical" friends (some barely Christian, being lowly Arminian Pelagians), but the illustrious slayer of apologetic folly and foolish apologists has characteristically) defended himself vigorously and assures his detractors that all is well.
Mr. Calvin has assured his Calvinist pals and fellows privately (and we here at the Truth Unknown newspaper have -- as always -- taken the greatest pains to preserve such privacy) that his numerous encyclopedic and sometimes excruciatingly tedious ventures into the history of ideas are rhetorical-only, and sophistical polemical exercises primarily intended to embarrass and confuse Roman Catholics and (above all) Roman Catholic "e-pologists".
The editorial staff at Truth Unknown thought it would be helpful, in light of all these events, to ask the Ghost of Plato (who has been bored for centuries because he hasn't found anyone remotely as brilliant as he is to talk to) to do an interview with Mr. Calvin, so that our readers could gain a better understanding of Mr. Calvin's own interpretation of these reports. Here, then, is the interview, conducted on the ruins of Plato's ancient Academy in Athens, Greece:
Plato: Mr. Calvin, welcome, and thanks for agreeing to this interview. I am hoping to receive some sorely-needed intellectual stimulation. Unfortunately, there is a long waiting list to talk to St. Paul here in heaven. Blaise Pascal, St. Anselm, and St. Augustine are also quite in demand. St. Thomas Aquinas is a genius, of course, but his style and emphasis are not to my personal taste (no offense intended). He's too down to earth. Very nice and humble man, though . . .
Calvin B. Calvin: It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm honored and humbled by this chance to meet such a great and influential thinker. I was wondering: have you talked much to Calvin, Turretin, Edwards, Warfield, or Hodge up in heaven?
No. Actually, I can't because they're still serving time in purgatory and I hear that it'll be several decades more before they get out. They're resisting the re-education efforts mightily (especially John Calvin: he is no end of trouble down there. Stubborn!!!!). I was blessed myself because I only had to spend a few months in purgatory. I was told that this was largely because I lived before the Christian revelation was fully revealed in Jesus Christ, whereas Calvin lived 15 centuries after it and had far less excuse; also that he rebelled against a bit too much of the apostolic deposit, faithfully preserved in the Catholic Church down through the centuries. Some verses about, "to whom much is given, much is required," and "let not many be teachers, for they shall be judged more strictly," as I recall . . . Calvin (along with the others) made it because he was a disciple of Christ, but alas, he has required more preparation in correct theology than most (because falsehoods are not allowed in heaven). It's much more difficult to extirpate the false than it is to simply accept the true. But enough of my preaching; sorry (I do a lot of that now that I am a Catholic convert).
That's too bad. I think you could learn much from them.
I doubt it. They're pitifully ignorant of how philosophy works (with the exception of Jonathan Edwards -- to some extent, anyway). But tell you what; I'll look them up when they arrive here.
Good! I think they might convert you to Reformed Protestantism.
As I said, falsehoods (even partial ones accompanied by much truth) are not allowed in heaven, so that is not possible. Some are saying that you (along with Doug Jones and Doug Wilson) are at the forefront of the cultural revolution pushing for the "Third Christendom." How do you respond to that?
I think it is silly and misguided. I am, however, a serious student of history and totally fail to appreciate the absolute flippancy and shallowness with which the RC apologetics subculture approaches these matters.
Okay; fair enough. Perhaps that is true about them (at least on earth; here it is much different). I don't keep up with such things. But don't you think that Catholics on earth (sinners that they are, no doubt) have at least some insights concerning Christian history that might benefit Protestants?
Yes, but there are many many exceptions to that (in fact, almost every Catholic I have met on the Internet). The legacy of Platonism (oops; sorry!) causes them all to be interested only in the ideal, which is so powerful that they simply can't fathom how erroneous so much of their position is. Despite all the RC appeals to history, it's nearly impossible to talk to those folks about real history. We give away way too much to the Roman Catholic case from history that is promulgated via shallow "Catholic Answers" style apologetics.
I see. Do you think that belief in a papacy warps one's view of Church history?
Partially so, yes. They equate the self-evident belief in a papacy with the Trinity. I am convinced that the belief in the infalliblity of the Church is a capitulation to excessively rationalistic Hellenistic thought.
What do you think about Catholic apologetic methods?
They're always claiming to be either misunderstood or lied about. It's difficult to have a conversation when they fail to accept even the simplest truth about themselves: that they are not Christians and don't understand the saving gospel and the glories of TULIP.
I saw a distressing statement of yours: "You're one of the very rare Catholics I've met on the Internet who actually has some integrity." I must tell you, my son, that those of us in heaven don't judge hearts and motivations anymore. That was one of the most difficult lessons I learned myself, during my stay in purgatory. Can't you see how some people might consider such remarks (which are, I'm afraid, disturbingly common in your writings) rather harsh and uncharitable judgments?
No. Roman Catholics are inherently dishonest, because of the system of deception they labor under. In fact, they are taught to be deceptive, and to never actually believe in anything that they hold. And this is because they are unregenerate and depraved in the first place.
Alright. Moving on: I'm curious; tell me how you think Hellenism affects one's ecclesiology?
RCs think that anyone who is honest about history must immediately become a Catholic, because the Church declares what is true in history and what isn't, based on Platonic realism.
I'm a realist?! Aristotle wouldn't agree with you! Maybe I can persuade him to interview you next time. People define the term "realism" differently, but that is another discussion entirely, of course, and I must desist. Has Plotinus' Ghost also visited you and given you some pointers?
No, but Doug Jones has apparently spent a lot of time with Plotinus, and he spelled out the problematic aspects of Plotinian theology in a Credenda article some years back.
That's interesting. So everything basically comes down to Neo-Platonism (a distortion of my views and philosophy, by the way), in your opinion?
Yes. It has revolutionized my thought.
Hmmmm. But we're not here to discuss my philosophy. Do you admit that you ever get carried away in your voluminous discussions on the Internet, and sometimes descend into personal insults? And can you point to a specific example of an intellectually dishonest Catholic apologist? Maybe we can get a prayer chain going up here in heaven and ask the Blessed Virgin Mary in particular to pray for compulsive liars who give Catholicism a bad name, as her prayers are more powerful than any other creature's (James 5:16).
I would suggest your good buddy Dave Armstrong, who follows the typical RC apologist path of totally misrepresenting, and he doesn't comprehend at all most of the important issues being debated. I've often noted the tremendous fallacies of his apologetics. His historiographical approach is shallow and self-serving, his citation methods atrocious. My cronies and I don't take him seriously because he's a propagandist who pretends to be a scholar.
Dave Armstrong is my "good buddy"? Who is he, pray tell? Whoever he is, he obviously has you very upset.
I'm sorry I confused you with Aristotle for a moment there . . . Armstrong is obviously an Aristotelian, because he is an RC. His realism is an extreme, absurd version of John Henry Newman's.
In any event, you are confused about Cardinal Newman's thought, which is poles apart from Aristotle's and Aquinas' thought in many important ways.
That may be, but Dave keeps making irrelevant arguments that apply only to "Fundamentalists" -- not us "magisterial Reformation" Reformed.
I don't know anything about Dave Armstrong so I can't comment on him (we've heard, however, from some recently deceased Protestants that he is on the devil's side. They were sternly rebuked by the Lord because lying and slander is not allowed up here). But he sounds like quite a strange, objectionable, obnoxious character, from hearing you describe him.
Oh, you wouldn't believe it, Plato. He's no end of frustration, and the most exasperating person I have ever met.
Could that be, perhaps, because he has some good arguments that frustrate you, and so -- lacking a cogent reply -- you take it out on him personally, when such attacks have nothing to do with the argument at hand (and that is -- I'm sure you know -- the ad hominem fallacy)? After all, my teacher Socrates often received reactions like this, and he was certainly not a simpleton or stupid.
No. The problem lies totally with him. Armstrong is the poster child for the sort of shallow Catholic "apologist" that populates the Internet.
Haven't you ever had a decent dialogue (a form of discourse I personally favor) with a Catholic apologist?
For short periods with one or two in the last 15 years . . .
Do you think that Catholics view the Catholic Church as akin to my ideal forms?
I will have to respectfully disagree. After all, Christian thought (particularly when it was correctly competing against my own particular former errors, in instances such as Paul's sermon at the Areopagus in Athens) was and is characterized by the incarnational principle: men who died were resurrected; they didn't remain spirits. God Himself took on flesh and became Man. The early Church believed strongly in the real, substantial, bodily presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. St. Paul talked about the "Body of Christ." Jesus told Paul that when he was persecuting the Church, he was persecuting Him ("Me"). The Church was a visible, institutional entity, which preserved and passed down apostolic tradition, and this explains, in large part, the historical continuity of the Christian community. I'm sorry, Calvin, but I was duty-bound to express my opinion that you seem to be at least as much influenced by my thought and "Hellenism" as you think Catholics are.
I and my community are just as much "the Church" as RCs. The true Church is the invisible body of all the elect.
I don't follow your hyper-rationalist, Enlightenment-inspired reasoning. If the Church is not simply an ideal form and it is visible and institutional, where, then, does it reside, if not in the Catholic Church?
I haven't totally worked that out yet but it has something to do with Reformed Christianity and the Third Christendom. It's hard to explain.
If it is so hard to explain and you can't describe it, perhaps (just a suggestion) you should be much more patient with your Catholic brothers in Christ who differ with you on ecclesiology? After all, at least they are giving a positive presentation of an ecclesiology and taking a stand, whereas you take the much easier road of a mostly negative approach: tearing down their views but presenting no particularly coherent alternative that makes all that much sense. It's better to err on the side of caution (not to mention apostolic tradition).
One day you'll be persuaded of this, and will "get" it.
I must inform you that I reside (by God's grace) in heaven where the truth concerning the nature of the Church and ecclesiology is a rather elementary affair. I must, therefore, say -- with all due respect and no offense intended at all -- that your reasoning (though impressive in presentation at first glance) is more or less a complete muddle.
But Plato, what is so maddening and frustrating is the dogmatism and arrogance and annoying triumphalism I've received from RCs. They reply too much on you and other pagan philosophers.
Socrates (pagan or no, just as I was) was a great man and he possessed much wisdom. God gave some of us who were striving after philosophical truth (before our Glorious Lord Jesus came down to the earth as a man) much grace to arrive at truth and not falsehood. I'll never forget the wonderful day that He came down to Hades and took us up to heaven!
Maybe you should just tell me I'm a separated brother who can't understand unutterable, esoteric Catholic mysteries.
I have only disagreed mildly. You don't know the half of it, my friend! You see, when we sons of heaven talk about theology and philosophy with mere earthlings, we need to simplify our thought processes and communication styles by several levels of magnitude (much like God did in His revelation, the Bible), because if we didn't, no one on earth would be able to understand us at all. So I am not answering at my full capability (I'm only at about 10% strength). If I did so, you would undergo a severe trauma because so much of your thought is erroneous. I inform you of this as gently as I know how, because I've followed some of your Internet conversations (in preparation for this interview) and I know how you tend to react to people who question your arguments and insights.
Thanks for the lecture, but I'm finished being lectured by people who are pitiful enough to disagree with me . . .
I wasn't lecturing; merely informing, my friend. But perhaps the supreme advantage of my heavenly knowledge (it's not really a fair fight at all) is "leaking through" my attempts to simplify it. I had no intention whatever of offending you. I want to ask you a few more philosophical questions. How do you relate philosophy to Scripture?
I think it is obvious that neither your opinions nor those of Aristotle are found in the Bible.
Calvin, Calvin! Your zeal blinds you! This is simply not true. There are many truths in my philosophy that I developed while on earth, and also (of course) in my pupil Aristotle's philosophy. Whatever was correct in both corresponded with biblical truth, because all truth is God's truth. It is wrong for you to so easily dismiss these philosophies in such broad terms. One must work through the issues one by one. Socrates, Aristotle and I got many things right because God's grace was working through us (largely unlike other rival groups such as the Sophists or the Epicureans). The Christian Church picked up many elements of our thought and developed or "Christianized" them. It's obvious and uncontroversial that Holy Scripture and Christianity as a religion are not philosophical systems at bottom. But they can utilize philosophy as the "handmaiden of faith." I think you generalize far too much and contradict yourself. Hellenistic thinking contradicts Scripture in some ways but not in all ways. We didn't (to cite but one example) get the general resurrection right, but we got concepts like the Logos pretty much right.
All rationalists are "inconsistent" when compared to the premises of other rationalist systems.
I see that you have a lot to learn. I must say, Calvin, that I am somewhat disappointed with your thinking.
I think that there's a big difference between us elite Reformed Christians recognizing that God gave pagans like you and Aristotle some light here and there and Catholics and Arminians acting like you two can't ever be transcended.
I wholeheartedly agree (how well I learned that during my time in purgatory!), and I'll let you in on a secret: so does the Catholic Church. Our time is rapidly coming to an end. I sure had my moments on earth, too, I can assure you (far too many) . . . we intellectuals are a rather arrogant, stubborn lot. I wish I had more time to share with you more answers, but I am needed somewhere else in heaven at the moment. So take care, and go with God.
You, too, Plato. It was my pleasure chatting with you. You're not nearly as bad a fellow as I thought you were, after reading all the propaganda against your philosophy that I've been reading.
Great; thanks for the compliment! Keep reading! But I hope you read much more of the Bible and the Fathers than my writings . . .
* * * * *