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Skip to comments.Steve Jobs was adopted. Where would we be if he had been aborted?
Posted on 10/05/2011 7:59:31 PM PDT by DallasBiff
According to Wikipedia Steve Jobs biological father was a Syrian muslim and mother was a graduate student.
He did do majik with 6502s.
RIP, Mr. Jobs. I know you can't hear all the moronic chatter that's attempting to fill the void.
I am Pro Life; but to answer your question - I would say that that we would be about where we are today in the development and evolution of solid state electronics. I suppose one could ask that question about any number of people such as "where would we be if Jack Kilby or Robert Noyce had been aborted"? But, please don't misunderstand me, Jobs was a true genius for sure.
That's my point, where would we be if Roe v. Wade had been proclaimed in 1952.
wow, in all the years of engineering, i never heard that. two of my children are adopted. i thank God everyday.
God rest his soul.
The rest of the story is - his real mother and father got married after her father died, had a few kids that they raised to be successful people.
Interesting story.....
I would die if i did not have an ipod, ipad, iphone, idol yada yada.
Excellent question!!! The World was blessed with Steve Jobs and his genius! There is a big hole left where he once stood! Enjoy Heaven, Steve! Please pray for his family who will miss him so very much!
Wonder how many other geniuses have been aborted?
I recently read that his real father had tried to reconcile with him but other than a few emails, Steve would have no part of it. The way I remember it - the father wanted to marry the mother after getting her pregnant but her father would not allow it because he was Syrian. So - the mother travelled to California to give birth and then gave the baby up for adoption.
The rest of the story is - his real mother and father got married after her father died, had a few kids that they raised to be successful people.
Interesting story.....
Why did you leave the rest of the story out?
The bio parents did marry had a girl, divorced later.
Steve refused to meet with his former political scientist father, who is a Casino bigwhig in Harry Reid's state. Steve Claims only his adopted parents, (Father.)
His bio Muslim Father said, 'even if either of them were dying, he wouldn't pick up the phone and call him.'(meaning Steve).
Or did I miss that interesting part of the story you posted?
My wife and I had this very conversation tonight.
Makes you wonder what kind of greatness has been aborted.
I suspect that the mouse and graphical interface would still have been popularized, but perhaps a little later.
Apple was entrenched in schools for decades. And a large part of that was due to the influence of MECC. I've heard that Tandy was MECC's second choice of computer, so perhaps Tandy would have been a long-term survivor.
Recently, Apple has popularized having extreme control over their products. (Little customization, must use app store, can't run flash or emulators.) This approach is being copied by other companies. So perhaps computers are going to be much more limited in a few years thanks to Steve.
Rest in Peace, Steve.
Wasn't Bloomberg the one who sold the schools on Apple?
Also Bloomberg got the stock mkt up on computers early.
Those two endeavors started him on the way to the 400.
One other aspect of Jobs' career that people forget, was he was a crucial part of Pixar, which gave us "Toy Story", "Finding Nemo", "The Incredibles", etc.
I never realized that Steve Jobs was a Muslim.
"But the machine met MECC's specs and price, and the market-dominating Radio Shack [Tandy] lost out over bungled paperwork. Soon 500 Apple IIs were heading for Minnesota. The deal was one of Apple's biggest early successes, and helped launch the longtime marriage between the Apple computer and the classroom." Source
Given that it's a local MN paper, it may well also have an inflated view of MECC (originally a MN organization).
MECC went on to make the Oregon Trail and a bunch of other school software for the Apple II. Presumably, some schools bought Apples so they could use the software.
Oh .... the irony?
ozero mucking up our beautiful and historic executive mansion and a man that actually DID something with his life that made the lives of millions ... perhaps billions ... of people easier, happier, funner and some et cetera's.
His biological father was a muslim, but he embraced Buddhism
Anyway this thread is about where we would be if Steve Jobs mother decided to abort Steve Jobs, rather than give him to live life through adoption.
Jobs, the eldest sibling, was placed for adoption by their then-unmarried parents (who married 10 months later). Her 1987 novel, Anywhere But Here, is dedicated to her mother and "my brother Steve." She first met Jobs when they were adults, after she invited him to a party promoting Anywhere But Here where she revealed that they were siblings; Jobs was 27.
Wozniak did the majik with the 6502.
Jobs did nothing less than see into the future.
Not a bad skill set.
That is, talking Woz into building the Apple I and selling the Volkswagon, and the hanging out in mom's garage.
I'm not here to praise Steven Jobs. I just want to acknowledge what he actually did. And that was good enough.
It gets ugly if you get into details. Like most of our lives.
Xerox at the PARC campus.
Try some history.
You think? Know 8" SSSD floppies? Can you key in a bootstrap code in octal?
Some of us believe in the influence from Bletchly park and the decoding machines were seminal.
And then came vaccum tubes.
I wouldn't be browsing FR on my iPhone for sure!
He also stated that 'the only real parents he knew where is adopted parents who raised him' and he felt that his environment he was raised in influenced his life..
interesting background..
I am an adopted mother..and I'm forever grateful that my son was not aborted but given to us forty years ago..he remains one of my greatest gifts ever, and he calls me mother...
Well, he's not a real American then...
Well, he's not a real American then...
Well, he's not a real American then...
besides that who the hell cares? all he did was donate sperm.
This is like asking what if Jesus Christ had been aborted?
A good political propaganda theme, bumpersticker, slogan, for sure, but little else!
Of course on the flip side, what if Hitler were aborted?
He was the founder. He bought the computer animation department of ILM to start it.
What if biblical Adam had been aborted? Dude, you wouldn't be here posting vanities!
Answer: ...it would be!
Especially Kenny G.
Or TS/SCI over here.
So I won't comment. Except that I did.
Life is rarely a bad choice.
Le Chaiam!
How exactly is any of that relevant to the original question?
My original point was that without Apple, another company would likely have become entrenched in schools. A steady trickle of sales would have allowed that company to hang on longer.
That's very interesting. RIP for a brilliant man.
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September 5-6, 2015 Whisky Live at the Games
San Francisco, California
The very best whiskies of the world under one roof. Mingle with producers and distillers, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors and meet the stars of the industry.
September 10, 2015 Taste of Downtown - San Diego, California
San Diego's most prominent Taste returns to downtown. Participants will stroll through each corner of downtown San Diego and taste a wide variety of the best cuisine the city has to offer.
September 11, 2015 Ventura County Agricultural Summit
Ventura County, California
The Ventura County Ag Commissioner has brought together a diverse group of agricultural related organizations to guide this year's Ventura County Agricultural Summit. The theme of this years Summit is "We are Different" - Rich Soil, Mediterranean Climates, Innovative Farmers & Diverse Crops. Ventura County Agriculture Helps to Feed our Community and the World.
September 11-13, 2015 19th Annual Original Long Beach Lobster Festival - Long Beach, California
Held at the picturesque Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach. We combine local popular artists, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest lobster steamers. Giant food court, dance floor, arts & crafts, delicious desserts, beer & wine gardens, and FREE e-Souvenir digital photos. Also, a Live Sports Tent and Children's Area.
September 11-13, 2015 Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Northstar, California
Music fills the air, chefs engage in friendly battle at the Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook Off and fine wine and delicious food reign supreme. In addition, you'll find the gourmet marketplace, kids' cooking classes, the Village Grape Stomp, art exhibits and more, culminating with the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting.
September 12, 2015 Brews & Bites - San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Brewers Guild. The annual Brews & Bites festival will take place in the Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. The festival, which goes from 12-5 pm, will feature 9 breweries based in San Luis Obispo County and 4 breweries out of northern Santa Barbara County. Participating breweries will be featuring their craft beers with food from local restaurants and there will be live music.
September 12, 2015 Ventura County Taste of Local Exposition
Ventura County, California
Taste of Local Expo featuring chefs who source locally, wineries, brewers, distillers, purveyors, farmers and vendors, that support the agricultural industry in Ventura County. The event will help connect all the steps from field to the fork.
September 12, 2015 20th Annual Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Sebastopol, California
Cajun Food and Zydeco Music. Gator sausage, Gumbo, BBQ, Ice Cream, Watermelon, Shave Ice, Beer, Wine, Margaritas, Hurricanes, Oyster Shooters!
September 12, 2015 L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade
Culver City, California
Culinary greats from across the country will come together to prepare and serve their delicious dishes while raising funds and awareness for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, benefiting childhood cancer research.
September 12-13, 2015 31st Annual Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival
Pittsburg, California
The Pittsburg Seafood Festival has long been one of the keystone events in Contra Costa County. Experience the Seafood Festival in up-and-coming Old Town Pittsburg
September 12-13, 2015 44th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Mountain View, California
Highlights include festive drink, stellar live music, incredible edibles, and kids' park.
September 12-13, 2015 California Beer Festival - San Dimas, California
Craft Beer Heaven on Saturday and on Sunday the Hamburger & Hops Music Festival. This lake side Craft Beer festival features over 70 craft brews on tap, food trucks, live music and bikini Bocce Ball! CBF is the event of the year for any beer enthusiast! CBF''s main goal is to shine a light on the craft beer movement and celebrate great beer! For one low price, you will receive a souvenir tasting cup to sample some of the best craft beers from around the world and listen to amazing music! This is a chance to expand your mind and educate yourself on new and old styles of craft beer!
September 12-13, 2015 33rd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
Capitola, California
The festival combines art, wine, music, and food all in Capitola Village by the Sea. Over 160 fine artists and 23 wineries will participate in this year's event.
September 12-13, 2015 9th Annual Avocado & Margarita Festival
Morro Bay, California
Enjoy the Best California Avocados in all variations of culinary delights as well as refreshing margaritas, beer, local wines, specialty foods, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a large family area for the younger crowd & the beautiful Embarcadero, Morro Bay. You could win a Year Supply of Avocados! Enter the Best Avocado Recipe Contest. With sufficient submissions a souvenir recipe book will be printed and offered at the event. Awards given to the winners and recognized in the book.
September 12-13, 2015 Crawfish & Catfish Festival
Woodland, California
Let the Good times roll, you will come for the food but you will stay for the music! Savor the flavors of spicy boiled crawfish, catfish fried & grilled, oysters, alligator, frog legs, ribs, chicken, tri tip, burgers, dogs. sausages and lots more. Spicy sounds of Cajun, Zydeco ,Funk and downhome blues. Dance lessons Mardi Gras Parade and kids area.
September 13, 2015 Flavors of San Diego - San Diego, California
Flavors is a culinary experience that goes beyond the traditional gala and provides each table of attendees with a local chef who will prepare a multi-course dinner tableside. The meal that is delivered will showcase the signature dishes of our culinary experts and take you beyond the usual restaurant fare. Unleash your inner "foodie" and experience a distinct evening of dining while helping to fund the research, education and advocacy efforts of the American Liver Foundation.
September 13, 2015 Taste of Chico - Chico, California
Restaurants, breweries, wineries and beverage distributors treat event participants to fabulous fare while they stroll Downtown streets brimming with culture. Four main stages host continuous, live music and performances while the "Open Air Art Gallery" previews fine artists from the Chico Art Center's Open Studios Art Tour. Attendance: 15,000
September 13-20, 2015 Ventura County Beer Week
Ventura, California
During Ventura County Beer Week, craft beer events will be happening all over the county.
September 17-19, 2015 84th PCCA Convention - Napa, California
Since 1932, the Pacific Coast Coffee Association has strived to encourage growth and prosperity in the coffee business. We continue to celebrate and support all businesses and entities operating in the coffee industry.
September 18-20, 2015 California Beer Festival - Ventura
Ventura, California
Come experience over 140 craft beers on tap at Craft Beer Heaven on Saturday, as well as mouth watering food and great entertainment. The Blues, Brews and BBQ event will be held on Sunday. CBF's main goal is to shine a light on the craft beer movement and celebrate great beer!
September 19, 2015 Crush 2015 - Temecula, California
This is the ONE and ONLY event showcasing all our member wineries of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association - all in one location! Enjoy a walk-about tasting of award winning Temecula winesand culinary bites from local and winery restaurants.
September 19, 2015 16th Annual Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting - Napa, California
Featuring Mount Veeder Wines From 30 Wineries. Chef Selected Food Pairings. Raffle For a Mount Veeder Wine Cellar. Live Music In The Gardens
September 19, 2015 Sweets Festival 2015
Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
Sweets Festival 2015 is the first of its kind in Northern Ca. This unique family oriented event allows us to support a fantastic cause -Whiteponyexpress.org White Pony Express is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that connects those who have surplus to those who have need. They locates excess food from diverse sources and transport it to those in need. All of the Sweets Festival 2015 vendors are proud to do their part by donating unsold goods to this fantastic community cause. Sweets Festival showcases local professional and amateur chefs that create extraordinary desserts, healthy snacks and beverages, chocolates and tea so incredible you will want to give up "BIG SODA" for good! Sweets Festival features a large selection of gluten-free,vegan, dairy and sugar free options. We have activities for ALL ages! Cupcake Bar, Poster Contest, Face Painting for adults and youngins', Tea 101 followed by Tea and Chocolate pairing, chef talks by Dr. Collins, miniature wedding cake decorating contest, SuperHero Princess Teddy Tea Party (whats that you ask? come by and find out), live music and more!
September 19, 2015 '49er Festival, Chili & Salsa Cook-Off!
Groveland, California
This all day event begins with a pancake breafast followed by a real small-town parade through downtown Groveland. The highlight of the day is the Chili Cook-off with local chefs vying for top awards in three categories: Beans, No Beans and Vegetarian Chili. Free music, kids zone, auction and raffle. (also: http://groveland.org/ )
September 19, 2015 Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
Fair Oaks, California
The Fair Oaks Chicken Festival is a celebration of our rural history and present village atmosphere. The Village of Fair Oaks, colonized around 1895, was home to orange and citrus groves as well as olive orchards and assorted farm animals and, without a doubt, chickens were among them. Today the Fair Oaks chickens enjoy the freedom and hospitality of the village they call home. Attendance: 15,000.
Sept. 19, 2015 Blazin' Hog Competition BBQ & Zydeco Music Festival
Mariposa, California
Presented by the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation. The best BBQ competition and Zydeco music festival in the Sierra's! Come hungry and wear your dancin' shoes!
September 19, 2015 4th Annual Banana Festival
Port of Hueneme, California
There is something for everyone at this family friendly event. Highlights include great food, delectable banana desserts, live bands, an arts and crafts marketplace, and lots of fun kid's activities. Experience the interworking of the Port with tours, educational displays, and an auto pavilion, all while enjoying one of the Port's largest imports – Bananas! Enter your favorite recipe in the Best Banana Recipe Contest.
September 19-20, 2015 Gourdstock 2015 - Valley Center, California
San Diego County Gourd Artists Annual Gourd Festival.
September 19-20, 2015 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
Santa Clara, California
The festival will feature the talents of local and regional artists with nearly 175 booths, 25 community groups serving international foods, fine wines, micro-brewed beer and entertainment on three stages, and the popular Kids Kingdom. (also: http://santaclaraca.gov/residents/leisure-entertainment/art-wine-festival ) Attendance: 50,000.
September 19-20, 2015 20th Lafayette Art, Wine & Music Festival
Lafayette, California
The annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, held the 3rd weekend in September, is the one of the largest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Art, handmade crafts, sample foods from top local restaurants and enjoy quality wines and microbrews, and enjoy continuous music from our two main stages. Attendance: 100,000
September 19-20, 2015 Glendi International Food Festival
Santa Rosa, California
St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church. Each year thousands come to GLENDI to eat, dance and celebrate at the GLENDI Ethnic Food Fair, voted "Best Way to Eat Around the World" by the Sonoma County Independent. GLENDI is a global culinary delight specializing in Russian, Macedonian, Eritrean, Greek, Balkan, and Middle Eastern foods. Try the Greek, Eritrean or regular coffee as well as a selection of artisan teas, craft beers from Sonoma County microbreweries and an impressive selection of wines, along with a huge array of international desserts from our famous bakery. Live Music and dancing.
September 20, 2015 California Blues & Brews Festival
Ventura, California
Bring your blues chairs and blankets to Sunday's family friendly event (Children 12 and under FREE). Sample amazing BBQ (**Special ticket needs to be purchased ahead of time) from teams from all over the state and get marinated by an amazing Blues lineup.
September 20-27, 2015 11th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego, California
Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in San Diego. Held twice annually, this beloved culinary tradition features discounted prix fixe menus from more than 180 of San Diego's best restaurants in 12 unique regions throughout San Diego County.
September 23, 2015 Taste of Laguna - Laguna Beach, California
The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and Starfish Laguna Beach present "Taste of Laguna", a foodie event replete with tantalizing tastes. Graze and savor a vast variety of local fare, presented by some of Laguna Beach's leading culinary stars. A variety of wines, craft beers, and tequila will also be presented.
September 24-27, 2015 Savor the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo County, California
Hit the road with the editors of Sunset magazine and experience the food, wine and lifestyle of the iconic California Central Coast at Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast! The culinary exploration boasts celebrity and master chefs, beer and wine tastings, Sunset editors, Adventure Tours, special events, dinners, and more! All roads lead to SAVOR.
September 24-27, 2015 78th Annual Walnut Festival
Walnut Creek, California
Celebrates the history of growing walnuts in the area and raises money to benefit the community.
September 24-27, 2015 Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair
Grass Valley, California
Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse "up-close" The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. In between the Draft Horse performances, the Harvest Fair is bustling with activity. The Harvest Fair is an experience that can be enjoyed by kids and adults – and admission is free! (Although there is a fee for the Draft Horse performances, admission to the Fairgrounds is free). Backyard BBQ and Chef's Challenge, live entertainment and tastings from the various chefs. Bounty of the County - a pairing of fabulous local chefs with the produce and meats of Nevada County Grown farmers and ranchers. This is local, fresh, and delicious food at its best – and a feast for your palate. Visit the Floriculture Building to see exhibitors compete for cash awards and ribbons by showcasing their finest fruits, vegetables and crafts. Produce Characters, Painted Pumpkins and Prizes! Live Horse Shoeing Competition; An exhibit of Early Day Gas Engines; Railroad Exhibit; Western Trade Show; Treat Street Goodies; Clogging Jamboree; Live Bluegrass and Western Music Fest.
September 25-27, 2015 The Original Murrieta Lobster Festival
Murrieta, California
Three day upscale dining, dancing and drinking festival in Murrieta. Live music, tons of Fresh Live Maine Lobsters steamed to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest lobster steamers, giant food court, dance floor, arts & crafts, delicious desserts, beer & wine gardens, live sports tent, children's area, FREE e-Souvenir digital photos and more.
September 25-27, 2015 Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
San Pedro, California
The World's largest lobster festival, features discount Maine lobster meals. After feasting on our world famous lobster meals, enjoy dancing, street performers and music. Shop for arts and crafts.
September 25-27, 2015 118th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival
Sonoma, California
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is Sonoma Valley's annual tradition of celebrating the harvest of wine grapes and the yearly crush. Since 1897 the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival has been celebrating the Sonoma Valley's bounty, community, and local culture. California's oldest festival, this Sonoma tradition takes place the last full weekend of September in downtown Sonoma's historic Plaza. The Festival benefits many Sonoma Valley community projects and non-profits.
September 25-27, 2015 20th Annual Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
Redondo Beach, California
The South Bay's Premier Event. Maine lobsters prepared fresh daily. Giant Food Court, Beach Bars, Games, Entertainment, Rides, Games, Puppets, Magicians, Storytellers.
September 25-27, 2015 Italian Feast of San Gennaro LA
Hollywood, California
Annual Festival of Italian Food, Culture, and Music.
September 25-27, 2015 San Juan Capistrano Greek Fest
San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano Greek Fest invites you to come enjoy delicious Greek food and wine, as well as organic olive tasting and learn the benefits of cooking healthier with olive oil. Our event also lets you enjoy a taste of Greece with live Greek music and Greek dancing, dance lessons, a sports bar, and much more. The event is fun for the family and free.
September 26, 2015 Farm-to-Fork Free Festival
Sacramento, California
Join us for the largest farm-to-fork event of the year — the third-annual Farm-to-Fork Festival on Capitol Mall in Downtown Sacramento. Experience the best of the Sacramento region's abundant food selection by sampling produce, meat, fish, wine, craft beer, cheese, olive oil and a wide array of everything related to farm-to-fork eating. Designed to showcase where our food and drinks come from, the free 2015 Festival promises to be bigger and better than last year, which drew 35,000 people.
September 26, 2015 19th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival
Fulton, California
Our signature event reveals the delicious flavors of more than 175 heritage varieties of tomatoes grown in our expanded estate culinary gardens. Enjoy the perfect fall day with garden tours, exceptional wine and food pairings, dynamic wine and garden seminars and live music. New for this year, we are offering a VIP Package which includes a VIP Tent and lounge, VIP check-in, valet parking, exclusive culinary creations prepared by Executive Chef Justin Wangler and special wines poured by our Master Sommelier, Larry O'Brien. We're also bringing back the popular Chef's Challenge and nearly 50 wine country and Bay Area chefs to create tomato-inspired bites vying for the coveted Critics Choice award. The festival benefits Guy Fieri's Cooking with Kids foundation.
September 26, 2015 Martinis on the Plaza - Martinez, California
Enjoy a magical evening under the enchantment of a starry sky, a babbling plaza fountain, graceful white tents & dancing twinkle lights as you travel back in time to the elegance of the 1940's Rat Pack era. Partake of specialty martinis, epicurean delights from regional restaurants, and live big band swing music as we celebrate Martinez's heritage as the birthplace of the Martini.
September 26-27, 2015 The Yummy California Sweets Show
Los Angeles, California
Come join your fellow sweets lovers at The Yummy California Sweets Show! Where: Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A fun gathering, dedicated to sweets: chocolates, candies, pastry, cookies, dried fruit, nuts and more!
September 26-27, 2015 24th Annual California Lemon Festival
Goleta, California
You'll find wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere, and a variety of entertainment and activities that have made this the most anticipated event in the Goleta Valley.
September 26-27, 2015 Weekend Along The Farm Trails
Sonoma County, California
Join local farmers for a weekend of tours, artisan foods, wine tasting, hands-on activities, cooking, pick-your-own, agricultural demonstrations, music and harvest. From hay rides to cheese-making, Weekend Along the Farm Trails offers a chance to experience Sonoma County's agricultural heritage.
September 27, 2015 Rough and Ready Chili Cook-off
Rough and Ready, California
On the final Sunday of September, locals and visitors from around the area come to Rough and Ready to enjoy our annual Chili Cook-off. Formerly a sanctioned event, the town decided, in 2004, to " secede" from the International Chili Society and do it Rough and Ready Style, with Rough and Ready Rules! Now, any individual or group can sign up to cook their version of the world's best chili. Starting at 11:30, tasting kits are sold for $5, allowing visitors to sample each pot and vote for their favorite. Cookers win cash prizes for best chili, while guests enjoy the fun and laughter of the Fruit Jar Pickers, shop at the crafters' booths, participate in the Hoot 'n Holler contest, enter the prize raffles and watch our town Blacksmith exhibit his talents.
September 27, 2015 31st Annual Abbot Kinney Festival
Venice, California
Promotes the vibrant creativity that makes Venice, California so unique. Organized by the Abbot Kinney Festival Association (AKFA) to raise funds to reinvest back into the community to support youth and families. Featuring a unique array of local artisan crafts, live music, good food, and commitment to the environment. Includes food from Strictly Vegan, Hello Harvest, Soft Peaks Confections, Border Grill Truck, and more.
September 30, 2015 White House Lunch & Tour
Simi Valley, California
Celebrate the beginning of fall at our spectacular White House Lunch and Tour under the wings of Air Force One. Enjoy an elegant served meal and delectable dessert prepared by our Presidential Chef, which comes complete with linen and china service, fresh flowers on the table, and a professional wait staff to attend to your needs. Wine will be available for purchase. Lunch will take place from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., followed by a two-hour docent led tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, Football! The Exhibition, and the amazing Air Force One Pavilion. This all-inclusive offer is only $59.95 per person and reservations must be made by 8:00 a.m. on September 28, 2015 (tax and gratuity included). Don't miss out on this wonderful event.
September 4-6, 2015 Los Angeles Times' The Taste 2015
Los Angeles, California
Join us at a Food & Wine Festival that's authentically L.A. Field to Fork - Dinner with A Twist - Sunday Brunch - Flavors of L.A.
Sept 5-7, 2014 29th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Northstar, California
Come enjoy three full days of cooking seminars and demonstrations, culinary competitions, wine tastings, grape stomp, and more. North Lake Tahoe Resort Association.
September 5-7, 2014 Rockin RibFest - Huntington Beach, California
The Rockin RibFest will emerge onto the Southern California scene in early September to put an explanation point on the endless summer. The event will offer national marquee touring classic rock artist, classic hit and country plus a host of California's own musicians. Rib connoisseurs for the first time, will be exposed to the finest in barbeque from the leading national award winning teams straight from The BBQ Championships in Nevada; representing over 10 states and Canada. Event will include local restaurants as well as LA's best Food Trucks. Additional activities to include a wine tasting village, BBQ Showcases, local California "Taste of" cuisine from some of the top restaurants and a family fun zone.
September 6-7, 2014 Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival
Tracy, California
The Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival, formerly the Tracy Dry Bean Festival; is a Free 2-day celebration. Rib Cook Off, Chili Cook Off. See unique works of arts, handmade crafts, and fresh produce from our local farmers across the region. Sample foods with tastings from the best restaurants throughout the Valley. Talented performers and musicians will keep you entertained. A children's activity area with great fun for all the little ones, and for the adults, wine tasting, tequila bars and a brewery section will be available with unique attractions and demonstrations. All this for FREE. (also: tracychamber.org/ )
September 13, 2014 BroadwayRudeBoy Harvest Festival
Garden Valley, California
Bobbing for Apples Competition. Live Music, Hay Rides, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Art, Vendors, Beer Garden, Children Activities and so much more. Vendors Welcome.
September 14, 2014 Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation
San Diego, California
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
September 20, 2014 Tomato Battle Norcal
Alameda County Fair Grounds, California
The Tomato Battle unifies as many as 5,000 fruit-chucking fanatics for an afternoon of dancing to music, sipping libations, and flinging 300,000 pounds of roma tomatoes at one another. Mosh in a ketchup-covered fray that marries the traditions of Spain's La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival and Germany's Oktoberfest.
September 20-21, 2014 Dia del Taco 2014 - Los Angeles, California
Best Taco Contest, Taco Eating Contest, Taco Making Demo.
September 27, 2014 SOL Food Festival - Santa Barbara, California
A one-day community-created festival to raise awareness of the Sustainable, Organic, and Local food systems of Santa Barbara County. Live cooking demos, DIY workshops, live animals, Local beer and wine tasting garden, delicious SOL Food vendors, and much more.
September 27, 2014 Sunset Sip & Shop - Livermore, California
Livermore Valley wineries will pour for guests as they shop the night away at our quarterly Sunset Sip and Shop at Livermore Premium Outlets
September 27-28, 2014 Jelly Belly Candy Palooza - Fairfield, California
Takes place at the 15-acre Jelly Belly Visitors Center. Candy Sampling, Quality Art and Craft Vendors, Carnival Rides, Midway Games, Wine and Chocolate Experience, Pony Rides and much more! Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Tours!
September 27-28, 2014 Rancho Murieta Art & Wine Festival
Amador County, California
This year the Art & Wine Festival will be held at Rancho Murieta Country Club, featuring over 100 fine artists that will set up throughout the Country Club property, and nearly 30 select wineries.
September 7, 2013 LA PICNIC - Los Angeles, California
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels (STVMOW) launches the first annual LA Picnic, a daytime fundraiser celebrating the extraordinary contributions seniors make in our lives and communities. Proceeds from the event will go towards STVMOW's vital programs dedicated to combating senior hunger in Los Angeles.
September 7-8, 2013 Tracy Dry Bean Festival - Tracy, California
This is now the Taste of the Valley Art & Food Festival (2014)
September 18, 2013 5th Annual A Taste of Downtown San Rafael
San Rafael, California
The Tasting event will be located throughout the Downtown San Rafael area and will include restaurants and merchants offering hors d'oeuvres and wine samples. There will be a free cable car shuttle making designated stops to pick up and drop off attendees during the event times.
September 21-22, 2013 Polo in the Wine Country - Oakmont, California
We proudly invite you to join Junior Achievement at our annual Polo In The Wine Country!
September 7-9, 2012 Taste of the World Festival
Los Angeles, California
Travel the world in a single day and celebrate the food, drink, music and dance from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. This delicious event will be a true feast for the senses and an apt reflection of the multicultural diversity of Los Angeles, held in the heart of the city. (expired domain: www.tasteoftheworldfestival.com/ )
Sept 8, 2012 Main Street Tehachapi's Oktoberfest in the Mountains
Tehachapi, California
Join us for Tehachapi Oktoberfest Festival In the Mountains. This festival, held in Historic Downtown Tehachapi, California right on Tehachapi Blvd, includes such attractions as live German music, polka dancing, Volkswagen Car Show, and spectacular fine German food. And of course we will have an assortment of delicious German BEERS!!! and commemorative Beer Stein for sale. No entry fee. Fun for kids too with a petting zoo, face painting, kids games and bounce house. Raffle of some wonderful collector steins and other German gift baskets. Raffle prizes will be on display in the Tehachapi Depot Museum. Attendance: 5,000.
September 14-16, 2012 24th Annual Taste of Newport
Newport Beach, California
This was the last Taste of Newport festival. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce has canceled the event.
September 22, 2012 The Taste of Grass Valley
Grass Valley, California
A unique tasting event held in historic downtown Grass Valley, at the beautiful Gold Miners Inn-Holiday Inn Express. "Sip" wines from over 20 local and regional wineries, "Savor" delectable entrées from 5 exclusive restaurants featuring signature dishes and "Enjoy" live music.
September 22-23, 2012 The Gourmet Experience - Del Mar, California
A cooking and home entertainment showcase featuring the best in culinary solutions, appliances, culinary travel, home products & specialty foods for the gourmet lifestyle.
September 22-23, 2012 California Candy Festival - Fairfield, California
Now the Jelly Belly Candy Palooza. Takes place at the 15-acre Jelly Belly Visitors Center. (see current year for updates)
September 23, 2012 Slow Food Orange County's 4th Annual Barbeque
Irvine, California
Slow Food Orange County invites Slow Food members and nonmembers alike to its third annual summer BBQ featuring a barbecue chicken dinner, live music, opportunity drawing, and guest speaker.
September 29, 2012 Harvest Full Moon Wine and Beer Walk
Tehachapi, California
Enjoy an evening stroll downtown tasting Wines & Beers paired with appetizers. Downtown Businesses will host our Annual Summer Wine & Beer Walk in Historic Downtown Tehachapi. Musicians throughout downtown will entertain you while you stroll with your friends and loved ones. Enjoy the fresh, clean and crisp air of our beautiful Mountain town. Cost: $25 for ten tastings of 1 1/2 oz of wine or 3 oz of beer and $30 day of the event. By Phone with Visa, MasterCard, or American Express 661-822-6519
September 9-11, 2011 Oakley Almond Festival - Oakley , California
Replaced with Heart of Oakley.
September 14, 2011 Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner
Los Angeles, California
Joie De Vivre restaurants has partnered with the James Beard Foundation for a Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner. West Restaurant & Lounge will play host to four talented chefs, 3 of whom are from Joie De Vivre's SoCal restaurants. Proceeds benefiting the JB Foundation and a scholarship will be awarded to an aspiring chef in Joie De Vivre's name.
September 17, 2011 9th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival
Berkeley, California
This five-block long food and art fair celebrates the spice of life with cooking demos and samples by local chefs, gourmet food, beer and wine, a farmers market, artist exhibitions, yoga and bodywork demonstrations, and lots of kids activities.
September 18, 2011 2nd Annual Couscous Festival
Pasadena, California
The only one of it's kind in the U.S.--food demonstrations throughout the event.
September 24, 2011 NoHo Taco Cook-off - North Hollywood, California
20 cooks to compete to make the best tasting taco in the Los Angeles area. Our panel of gourmet food truck judges will select the winner of this competition. The festivities will also include: live entertainment, dancers, art and craft booths, 25 food trucks, aerial performances and dog adoptions. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Forgotten Dog , a local dog rescue group.
September 25, 2011
11th Annual Malibu Family Wines Grape Crush and Harvest Festival
Malibu, California
Benefiting City Hearts, Kids Say Yes to The Arts. Savor delicious samplings from over 20 local restaurants, and taste the heralded Semier Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rose and Saddlerock Wines. Entertainment, crafts, grape crush and music for all ages.
September 9, 2010 The Joy of Sake - San Francisco, California
This year's event features 150 different daiginjo, ginjo and junmai sakes, including many gold- and silver-award recipients from the 2010 U.S. National Sake Appraisal.
September 10-11, 2010 St George Church Greek Food Festival
Bakersfield, California
3:00pm Friday & 1:00pm on Saturday until 11 PM - $3.00 admission. Children under 12 free. 401 Truxtun Ave., Downtown Bakersfield. Join us for fun, frolic, and great Greek food!
September 11, 2010 3rd Annual Brew Haw Haw
Los Angeles, California
This ultimate outdoor beer bash will offer up suds from some of the region's best microbreweries and brew pubs. Several of Los Angeles' most popular restaurants will be there, too, serving up their specialties and festive fare. Fest-goers can tap their toes to live music and bid on great silent auction items, all while supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raise funds for a cure.
September 17-19, 2010 Pacific Food & Wine Classic
Santa Monica, California
September 18, 2010 2nd Annual Taste of Fillmore
San Francisco, California
The event will include food sampling, wine tasting and jazz. In addition, we will have a cooking demonstration stage with chefs from Fillmore Street Restaurants and a Fashion Show to showcase Fillmore Street boutiques.
September 25-26, 2010 28th American Wine and Food Festival
Los Angeles, California
Last year of festival. Replaced with other events.
September 25-26, 2010 Harvest: Farm-To-Table - Carmel, California
May return in future years.
Sept 30, 2010 Never an Empty Bowl: Sustaining Food Security in Asia
San Francisco, California
The Asia Society, The Asia Foundation, and Give2Asia invite you to a program marking the release of a report prepared by an Asia Society/International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Task Force on Food Security and Sustainability in Asia. The landmark report examines the multiple factors contributing to Asia's growing food insecurity and lays out a strategy for the future that emphasizes the critical importance of rice as a source of nutrition, livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. Please join us for a discussion with Task Force members and other prominent experts.
September 12, 2009 Palmdale Jazz & Wine Festival
Palmdale, California
Come enjoy a warm late summer afternoon, listen to world-class jazz entertainment inlcuding Grammy award winning Norman Brown, taste excellent wines and savor gourmet foods at the Palmdale Jazz & Wine Festival!
September 19, 2009
Salute to Agriculture Taste of the Valley Wine & Food Show
Salinas, California
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I ordered a Nikon Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Zoom Nikkor Lens and to my suprise they did not ship it within a few days as any other reputable online merchant would do. Instead, they called me several days later under the guise that they needed to confirm the order (yeah right) and attempted to sell me some lens filters. They told me they were running a half price special only for that day. Since I was at my new job and didn't want to start googling to research and I wanted to get the lens before my son's karate belt test which was coming up in a few days, I hastily approved the acessory. When I got home and realized that I should research the price, I found out that they were charging me siginificantly more for the lens filters than what I could get them for anywhere else online. I e-mailed them and told them to cancel the lens filters but send me the lens. For several days, I kept receiving an e-mail confirmation which included the lens filters. There were two buttons to choose from which was accept the order or decline the order. To no suprise, the accept button was a live one but the decline one was a dead link. Several e-mails later of trying to cancel the lens filters and keep the original lens order did not seem to work. I finally sent them a scolding e-mail to cancel the entire order and I also told them that I was going to send a letter to the US Attorney General's office to request them to look into their sales practices. The next thing I know, I received a confirmation e-mail with the lens filters off, but the lens they now switched to the Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens. The difference is that the lens they were now sending did not include the VR (which is vibration reduction) and this lens was like $30 or more cheaper than the other lens I ordered, however the price of the order did not change. I sent them another scolding e-mail telling them not to ship the lens and to cancel my whole order and if they did ship it, I would just reject the package and dispute any charge with my credit card company. Well they shipped the lens and I rejected the package as I told them I would. They ended up crediting me over a month later but the credit was for 15% less than the original charge which they said was a restocking fee. This was totally ridiculous considering I didn't even take possession of the package let alone open it (besides everything that I went through). I ended up disputing the difference with my credit card company and got back the money (hopefully they charged them back).
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Navy Yard Shooter Convinced Doctors He Had No Mental Issues
Aaron Alexis killed 12 before being shot dead by police
Published: Friday, January 31, 2014 at 9:31 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1:28 a.m.
WASHINGTON | The gunman who killed 12 people in last year's rampage at Washington's Navy Yard convinced Veterans Affairs doctors before the shootings that he had no mental health issues despite disturbing problems and encounters with police during the same period, according to a review by The Associated Press of his confidential medical files.
Just weeks before the shootings, a doctor searching for the source of the gunman's insomnia noted that the patient worked for the Defense Department but wrote hauntingly "no problem there."
The AP obtained more than 100 pages of treatment and disability claims evaluation records for Aaron Alexis, spanning more than two years. They show Alexis complaining of minor physical ailments, including foot and knee injuries, slight hearing loss and later insomnia, but resolutely denying any mental health issues. He directly denied suffering from stress or depression or having suicidal or homicidal thoughts when the VA's medical team asked him about it just three weeks before the shootings, even though he privately wrote during the same period that he was being afflicted by ultra-low frequency radio waves for months.
The dichotomy between Alexis' apparently even-keeled interactions with his doctors and the torment he was experiencing outside the hospitals is the center of debate about whether the Veterans Affairs Department could have better recognized the need to intervene in his life with mental health care before the shootings.
Congress and the Pentagon are investigating the shootings, including whether faulty security clearance procedures allowed him to get and maintain his job.
Some lawmakers have said Alexis fell through the cracks at the VA and should have been treated by mental health professionals, but they have stopped short of specifying what government doctors should have done differently.
In a bizarre incident in Newport, R.I., Alexis told police on Aug. 7 that disembodied voices were harassing him at his hotel using a microwave machine to prevent him from sleeping.
After police reported the incident to the Navy, his employer, a defense contracting company, pulled his access to classified material for two days after his mental health problems became evident but restored it quickly and never told Navy officials it had done so.
Just 16 days later, after Alexis told a VA emergency room doctor in Providence that he couldn't sleep, the doctor wrote that his speech and thoughts seemed "clear and focused" and noted that he "denies flashbacks, denies recent stress."
The medical records said Alexis, 34, was found sleeping in the VA waiting room in Providence on Aug. 23 while waiting to see a doctor.
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Skip to comments.Spear-Chucking Chimps .....(implications for human evolution ? NOT)
Posted on 03/07/2007 7:33:21 AM PST by IrishMike
The scientific journal Current Biology reports chimpanzees in Senegal regularly fashion wooden spears and hunt other primates with them, an observation, the report's authors say, that could have implications for human evolution.
Let's assume, for a moment, that the observations of researchers Jill Pruetz and Paco Bertolani are accurate and unaffected by their own obvious faith in the evolutionary creed.
It doesn't surprise me in the least that chimps might make primitive, little spears. It was the evolutionary scientists who taught us a generation ago that the only difference between man and other animals was that we used tools. I never bought that either.
Personally, I think the difference between man and other animals is that we are made in the image of God. That's my belief. You don't have to agree with me, but I think there is considerably more evidence to support my view than the view that life arose spontaneously from non-life and then evolved into higher life forms.
Let the evolutionists isolate these chimps and do whatever they want to them, change their environment, let them watch "Tarzan" movies, allow them to listen to self-empowerment CDs, permit them to interact with people. Do this for generations. You know what you will have when you're all done? Chimps.
You can teach them to ride bicycles. You can dress them up. You can even teach them to use some simple tools. But, at the end of the day, they're still going to be chimps. Their DNA will be no different, their molecular biology unaffected.
And, after that experiment, the people who believe in evolution are probably still going to believe in evolution. But, no matter what they believe, they can't change the fact that they, too, are made in the image of God.
(Excerpt) Read more at humanevents.com ...
I am a pilot. Does my ability to operate an aircraft mean I am evolving into a bird? So many questions so little time.
Given the current climate on what you can say and what you can't say ... I'm not sure that you can say "Spear Chucking".
The chimps saw it on TV.
"Does my ability to operate an aircraft mean I am evolving into a bird? "
Yes. Start looking for feathers to sprout.
I like eating Pizza,
that make me Italian ?
Irish Mike
That's Racist!
"Does this mean cats are developing missile technology?"
Yes - watch out for the cats. They meet secretly to solidify their plans to conquer the world. They have developed a very intricate method of communication using the wires in the walls of your house. That's why every once in awhile they start staring at the wall and meowing at it. They are receiving instruction.
Once they learn how to open a can of cat food all hope is lost. We'll have to start living in underground caves.
"Does this mean cats are developing missile technology?"
Of course not,
but if the cat donates to the DNC,
then it can buy the technology.
Gotta run. I have a nest to build.
Me too
Darn...beat me to it.
Somebody needs to buy Mr. Farah an Introduction to Biology textbook. If selection is taking place, chimp DNA will change. Period.
What about those chimps who don't figure out how to make spears? Will the spear hunting chimps be forced to give half of their fresh meat to them? What about their self esteem? Will chimps demand that one can only hunt with wood tipped spears and not have them enhanced with stone?
Jail them criminals!
Will chimps demand that one can only hunt with wood tipped spears and not have them enhanced with stone?
Every society, even the chimps need victims. We'll call these Democrat Chimps. They will want a chimp government so to speak, that will tax the stronger chimps who are successful and more productive.
We'll call these successful chimps ... conservative chimps.
It appeared like he would make World Net Daily into a genuine mainstream news outlet, until he got wound up with this anti-evolution faith.
People see their own personal religion in everything.
The initial inaccuracy is the word "chucking". They use the spears to stab, not to throw.
I assume from your screen name that you're a Navy guy (landing ship medium)? My dad was on one of those in WWII. He was waiting on Okinawa before the invasion of Japan when they got word about Hiroshima. Except for the nuke, I might not be here today.
First, of all you gotta figure out what they mean by "hunt"
Does it mean, hunt to eat, hunt to hurt, hunt for fun, or
just throw a "spear" at some other member of their group?
Also, they hunt other primates? Does that mean, other non
chimps primates?
Is it always the same type of spear, or do they change them
around? Is there any sign of development in their technique?
Do they teach their offspring how to make spears?
Sea otters use rocks to bash open the shells of other
sea creatures? Isn't that a tool? Does that mean I am closer
to a sea otter than say a chimp because I use hammers, but
not spears? Parasol ants are called that because they
cut leaves to the shape of parasols for their use...
Ants harvest aphids for a secreted substance
...are they closer to human farmers than human city dwellers?
Bees live in collective organisations, are they closer
to communists than capitalists? Beavers build huge dams,
which are fairly complicated and large at times, are they
closer to architects than say spear makers are?
All of the marvelous traits of our animal friends could
be interpreted in the light of biological differences, but it doesn't
necessarily indicate any type of evolutionary connection.
All of the marvelous traits of our animal friends could
be interpreted in the light of biological differences, but it doesn't necessarily indicate any type of evolutionary connection.
Bingo, we have a winner.
At that point what do they need us for?
"You religious nut-cases give Conservatism a bad name."
What an ignorant statement. Shame on you.
"chimpanzees in Senegal regularly fashion wooden spears and hunt other primates with them"
Uh Oh! You know what this means. Every liberal chimp is gonna be calling for more Spear-Control laws. Then, only law-abiding chimps won't have spears to protect their families.
Read "Darwin's Black Box" and get back to us. There's huge problems with evolution, evidentiary as well as theoretical problems that make it ridiculous to "believe" in.
OTOH, the book offers powerful scientific evidence of intelligent design which is quite consistent with a creationist view of the world.
proud religious nut-case
What a tremendous insult to God!
Someone has to put the food in the can.
No it's time to clean my boots for posting on this thread :)
The Democrats and other secular radicals who hate the Bible cannot stand the fact that God said He created man in His image, after His likeness.
It is a deep hatred for the God of the Bible that motivates almost everything that liberals think and do.
The public school is the liberal's indoctrination camp and the destruction of Christian faith is their ultimate goal.
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Eight months ago, my London-based Egyptian friend came home to carry out the field-work component of his doctoral thesis, which explores the assumptions involved in treating the mentally ill. All he needed was an isolated, relatively self-contained spot where there was no modern psychiatric care. So, rather than learning a new language on top of everything else (the endless required literature reviews, etc), he decided to return to his home country.
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