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(TV Acres Pilot - Continued)
AUDIENCE: [shouting] "SPIN...THAT...DARN...WHEEL!"
AL: That's right! In the tradition of the TV Game Show phrase:
"Round and round she goes where she stops nobody knows", The TV
ACRES CLUBHOUSE presents "Spin That Darn Wheel."
right! We have fashioned a large wheel and filled it with slivers
of subject
categories. We'll ask members of the studio audience to spin the
wheel and when the wheel stops, whatever category is highlighted
will be the topic from which we ask them a question. All
questions, of course, are derived from our vast database of TV
program history in the tvacres.com website. If our contestant answers
correctly, they will win an official TV Acres coffee mug and
T-shirt with our thanks.
So what do you say, let's get that darn wheel out here
so we can [audience shouts] SPIN...THAT...DARN...WHEEL!
STAGEHAND: [Shouting from the hay loft]
Sorry, Al, but we lost the wheel.
AL: What's that? [flabbergasted] You lost the wheel! But
I saw it up in the hay loft yesterday. So, just drop it down and
let's play [audience shouts] SPIN...THAT...DARN...WHEEL!
STAGEHAND: Sorry, Al, but we just can
find it.
AL: You can't find it...because why?
STAGEHAND: Looks like, last night Farmer Douglas
filled the hay loft with bales of hay and covered up the wheel. It'll take us a couple hours to dig down and find it.
AL: [dejected] Al right guys start digging. Folks,
Farmer Douglas owns this barn and let's us use it for our CLUBHOUSE
meeting, so I guess I can't be mad at him. So, it looks like this
week we'll have to postpone [audience] SPIN...THAT...DARN...WHEEL. But
I guarantee you, it will be here next program. [shouts up to
the stage hand] RIGHT GUYS!" [No answer]
Oh well, then let's go straight to the main
event of our show, TV NEWS AND
[AL rushes over to his desk, plops down on his
chair, grabs a fedora hat from the hat tree, put it on his head
and snags a pair of dark-rimmed glasses from his desk to become a reporter type
- ala Clark Kent.]
AL: Welcome again, my fellow Acre-ites. This is the part of
the show where we the present TV NEWS AND MONTH IN REVIEW.
Since this is our first time doing this segment, let's explain just
how we do it. You know at our TV ACRES website we file
TV Facts by "Subject" so people can find the information quickly. We do the
same thing in our news segment and give each story a subject. We stuff our new
stories into a bucket which is lowered on to the stage by our
trusty stagehands. Then Tuba and I take turns pulling out a news
story until we run out of stories. Each time we pull out a story
we say "SUBJECT IS:" (like Family Feud "Survey Says!)" It's as simple as that.
AL: [Al shouts at the TV Screen filled with static]. Oh,
Tuba, it's time for the news. Come out, come out, wherever your are?
[the screen slowly shows the image of TeyVey-A-Tuba].
TUBA: [yelling] Coming Al!
AL: Now the great thing about this segment is that TeyVey-A-Tuba
through the powers of digitization and teleportation will beam
herself out of the TV screen and take a seat beside me at the
desk to read the news. So what do you say folks, let's give TeyVey-A-Tuba
a little encouragement.
AUDIENCE: [Chanting] Tuba! Tuba! Tuba! Tuba!
[Suddenly a dazzling bolt of electricity hits the stage and as the cloud of
smoke clears, we see the lovely TeyVey-A-Tuba seated behind the
desk with Al]
AL: [waving away the smoke] Nice to see you in all of your
glory, Tuba.
[Audience shouts "Tuba! Tuba! Tuba! Tuba!]
TUBA: Why thank you all. And you're as sweet as ever, Al
[Tuba pinches Al's cheek] It's so nice to get out of the digital
world and into the real world. The air here is so fresh. I just
can't get enough of it.
[Tuba tosses back her hair and takes a deep
breath. Al's eyes gleefully track the rise and fall of her chest.
Then, interrupting the moment, a stagehand up in the rafters, lowers a bucket
filled with news stories onto the desktop. Al unhooks the rope
from the bucket handle and it is pulled up and out of view]
AL: Ok, so what do you say we get started, Tuba. You go
TUBA: I sure will [Tuba pulls out a story from the news
AL: So, what did you get?
TUBA: SUBJECT IS: DEATH. [shocked] Eww Al, I don't want
this one. You take it.
AL: As you wish. This month of July 2006 the entertainment
industry reported the death of many notable actors. In the Men's
Department we lost the likes of
Comedian Red Buttons, the host of the 1950s
show THE RED BUTTONS SHOW and a frequent visitor to the Dean
Martin Celebrity Roasts
Barnard Hughes who starred in the short lived
fantasy series MR. MERLIN,
Jack Smith, the host of the classic 1950s
game show/variety show YOU ASKED FOR IT. Remember him? He came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to cover Arthur Fonzerelli's
dangerous motorcycle jump on an episode of HAPPY DAYS.
Comedian and veteran TV show host Jan Murray
died at his home in Beverly Hill, California.
Veteran character actor Jack Warden who won
an Emmy for his role on the TV series CRAZY LIKE A FOX died at
the age of 85 from failing health.
and finally Mako, veteran Asian-American
actor who starred on such shows as M*A*S*H, I Spy, and Walter
Texas Ranger. You may also remember him as the wizard in
the movie Conan the Barbarian.
This month, we also said goodbye to tough guy
writer Mickey Spillane, who created the iconic private eye
character Mike
Hammer who appeared in TV adaptations starring Darren McGavin in the
1950s and Stacey Keach in the 1980s.
In the Women's Department we lost:
Casey Rogers, who played Louise Tate #2 on
the sitcom BEWITCHED.
Film actress June Allyson, who starred on
The DUPONT SHOW WITH JUNE ALLYSON and did guest spots on THE LOVE
BOAT, MURDER, SHE WROTE, HART TO HART and VEGA$
And finally, actress Carrie Nye, a veteran,
stage, TV and movie actress who died at her home in New York
TUBA: Wow! That's a lot of dead
AL: Sure, is. Now Tuba, it's your turn
again. Pick away.
TUBA: Here goes. [picks a subject]
The SUBJECT IS: STATUES
Oh No! There's trouble in Mayberry. Tom Hellebrand,
a fan of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW
commissioned a statue of bumbling deputy Barney Fife to stand in Mount Airy, NC
along with the existing statues of Sheriff Andy Taylor and his boy, Opie but the folks at CBS/Paramount studios
who controlled the rights to the character "Nipped" that project
"in the bud."
Then when Hellebrand offered to give the statue to Morgantown, West
Virginia, the home town of Don Knotts, his widow Francey thought
that the image of Barney was inappropriate and that a statue of
Don Knotts, not of Fife should be erected. In frustration
Hellebrand finally abandoned the project and arranged to have
the uncompleted clay statue of Barney Fife destroyed. Actor Don Knotts,
of course, died in February 2006 at the age of 81.
AL: Talk about no good deed goes unpunished. I fell sorry
for the guy.
TUBA: Yeah,
That is a sad story.
AL: Oh well, It's my turn again.
So...[picks a subject]
TUBA: Ewww, Creepy.
AL: This month Stephen King returned to the small
screen with NIGHTMARES AND DREAMSCAPES, a four week limited series
based on some of his best short stories. The series began with a
story called "Battleground" starring William Hurt as a hitman who kills the head of a toy company only to be killed
himself by a elite squad of tiny toy solders (conveniently equipped with
helicopters, machined guns and a miniature thermonuclear bomb)
Also on the HORROR menu for the month was the
debut of BLADE: THE SERIES based on the film BLADE starring Wesley
Snipes. The TV series chronicles the adventures of a Detroit-based
motorcycle-riding, half vampire vigilante who needs to inject
himself with serums to avoid blood cravings. Now here a show that
has the potential to SUCK big time.
TUBA: Speaking of "Sucking" that reminds
AL: [Intrigued, Al spins in Tuba's
direction] Yeeessss?
TUBA: Do you remember that adorable
young girl on THE WONDER YEARS who played Winnie Cooper?
AL: Yes, actress Danica McKellar.
TUBA: Exactly, well she's all grownup
now. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mathematics and
she's written a book for middle school girls called "Math Doesn't
AL: [disappointed] Hence your reference
to "Sucking."
TUBA: Yes, Al. [Tuba smacks Al on the
shoulder]. Danica's groundbreaking book wants to eradicate the
"Math is hard" stereotypes and make math fun and accessible to
young girls and everyone else." If any of our TV ACRES fans want
to buy the book it will be published next year by Hudson Street
AL: Or better yet, check it out at your
local library and save your money. Another money saving tip from
TUBA: Oh Al, you're terrible.
AL: Yes, I am. Oh, and don't forget that Danica will debut in her own LIFETIME Channel series "Inspector
MOM" later this year. Well, Tuba what do you say we get back to
the news.
TUBA: Goodie, it's my turn again.
[picks a subject]
This July, PEE-WEE'S PLAYHOUSE, a popular
Saturday morning kid's show returned to airwaves as part of the
Cartoon Networks Adult Swim lineup. The show stars Paul Reuben as
his alter-ego Pee-Wee Herman who dresses in a too-small grey suit
and red bowtie.
Named one of the top-ten cult classics of all time
by TV Guide in 2004, PEE-WEE's PLAYHOUSE originally aired Saturday mornings on
CBS, beginning on Sept. 13, 1986. The current reincarnation -
which includes 45 episodes - began
airing Monday through Thursdays at 11:00 PM. But they deleted the rowdy
opening theme song sung by Cindy Lauper. Which is
a shame.
But there's still lots to see including such Playhouse characters as the King of
Cartoons, Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, nosey neighbor Mrs. Rene, and Reba the mail lady. And
let's not forget the inhabitants of PEE-WEE's PLAYHOUSE like Pteri
the Pterodactyl, Jambi the genie, Pee-wee's
talking chair, Chairry, Globey the Globe, Magic Screen, and Conky the
Wow! Isn't that great, I loved that show. My favorite
character was Cowboy Curtis, he was such a hunk. So who was your
favorite character on the show, Al?
AL: Well, I always liked the little family of dinosaurs who
lived inside the Playhouse walls.
TUBA: Oh, I remember them. They were cute. Just like you,
AL: Cute? Not...not a hunk like Cowboy Curtis?
TUBA: Oh, Al you're so silly. [pinches Al's cheeks]
AL: I guess I'll be happy with cute. Oh, before we
continue, do you know what mistake Pee Wee made that caused parents to complain over the years.
[Stumped, Tuba raises hands in the air] I have no idea.
AL: Well, when Pee rides his bicycle he
wears a helmet but
he always forgets to buckle it. Safety first Kids.
TUBA: Oh Al, you're so full of it. [Pauses]
I mean with trivia and stuff.
AL: Well, thank you...I think. Anyway, moving on. [picks a
This month, the Sci-Fi Channel debuted its new series "Who Wants
to be A Superhero," a reality series where "normal" people become
superheroes complete with costume. These special folks all get to
live in a house and do tasks while comic book master Stan Lee
eliminates them one by one. The winner of the series wins
"Immortality" that is they will get their own comic book (drawn
exclusively by Stan Lee) and will star in their own original movie to
air on the Sci-Fi Channel. Participating contestants donned such
superhero personas as Cell Phone Girl, the Iron Enforcer and my
favorite Fat Momma, a beefy black super heroine whose utility belt
is lined with doughnuts. Suddenly, I'm feel so hungry. but I
Also on the SCI FI menu this month is the debut of SCI FI Channel
original series EUREKA. It stars Colin Ferguson as a federal
marshal who gets stranded in the small northwestern town of
Eureka. He quickly discovers the town is composed of oddball
geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret
Wait a minute, folks. You know this alleged Sci-fi "Original"
series sounds an awful lot like an old 1963 episode of THE
TWILIGHT ZONE. Let me recap. A man named Philip
Redfield who stops for gas in a small town named Pleasant Valley
and learns that the inhabitants are in possession of several
"devices" that can move matter, and reverse time, among other
things. He tries to escape, but runs into a force field protecting
the town. The inhabitants of the town eventually just wipe the
man's mind clean and let him go on his way. On the show EUREKA the
marshal signs a non-disclosure agreement with the government to
never reveal the secrets that lie within the quaint little town of
Eureka. Just goes to show you, nothing is really new, they just
recycle the plots. Back to you, Tuba.
TUBA: Thanks, Al. I remember that old show. James Doohan,
who went on to play Scotty on STAR TREK series played one of the
strange residents of that town. Now let's get another news story.
[picks a subject]
July 2006 was the month of award announcements. Well, two of them,
First, the Emmy nominations were announced in
L.A. Their choices for Best Drama included Grey's Anatomy,
House, The Sopranos, 24, and The West Wing. And in the Best Comedy
category, the nominations were for the shows Arrested Development,
Scrubs, Two and a Half Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Office.
All good shows. I wish them well, come Emmy Night which is scheduled to air
August 26th on NBC.
The second award announcement came in the form of an article in
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY who announced their picks for the 50 Best Sidekicks of All-Time.
Longtime sidekick of Johnny Carson - Ed McMahon won the number
one spot. With BATMAN's Robin the Boy Wonder at No 2; and surprisingly
that short, fat, bald, loser, George Constanza of
SEINFELD making the No.3 spot. And speaking of losers...back to you,
AL: Oh, very funny.
Tuba: [Chuckling] I thought so. Now Al,
I was just kidding. Don't get so red-faced about it. Now go ahead
and pick the next news story. I'm sure all the folks in the
audience are dying to hear from you.
AL: [audience applause] Well, all right.
[picks a subject]
TUBA: Jewelry? Oh, Al, let me have that one.
Pretty, pretty please.
AL: [smirk fills Al's face] I'm not such a
loser now, am I. [Al holds the news story above his head as Tuba
reaches for it.] Say you're sorry.
TUBA: I'm sorry, Al. I shouldn't have
called you a loser. I should have called you a "big, fat, bald, loser."
Now give me that story.
[Al gets up and runs around the set with Tuba in
hot pursuit for the new story. Benny Hill chase music plays. Finally they return to the desk.]
TUBA: Now Al, you stop being mean and let me
have that story. You don't want to get me mad. After all I am the
mystical Goddess of Channel Surfing and I have a few tricks up my
sleeve that you don't want to see.
AL: [contemplating] Oh, alright, since
you asked so nice. Here's the story. [Al hands the story over to
TUBA: Thank you, Al. Sometimes, you can be
such a baby.
AL: Goo-Goo? GaGa?
TUBA: Don't start, Al [Tuba composes
herself, straightens her hair then begins to read]
News Flash...Mr.
T... Wait a minute! All this fuss over Mr. T?
AL: Now, Now Tuba, the show must go on.
Let's be professional about it.
TUBA: [Tuba tenses for a moment then
relaxes] Oh, I guess you're right. Here goes. News Flash... Mr. T dumps
gold chains for a sharp suit and tie. That right folks, in the
wake of
Hurricane Katrina, Mr. T was seen promoting his new
TV Land show "I Pity the Fool" without his signature gold chains.
What caused the transformation? Well, as Mr. T himself reported, "As a spiritual man, I felt it would be a sin against my God for
me to wear all that gold again because I spent a lot of time with
the less fortunate." Mr.
T was also asked such questions as "Why do you pity the fool?" and "Mr.
T, why isn't there a Mrs. T?" The particular reporters who
asked those questions were
later slapped, beaten and dumped into a large cardboard box by a
very angry Mr. T. who shouted "Don't mess with me, sucker!"
AL: Now, I don't think that Mr. T would
have beaten up those reporters.
TUBA: You're right, Al, I just made that
up to be funny.
[audience applause]
But not as funny as Mr. T's hair, Al.
AL: Ewww, now you're in trouble. I can
see it now GRUDGEMATCH 2006. Mr. T verses TeyVey-A-Tuba. I'd pay
to see that.
TUBA: Well, save your money, I'm not
afraid of Mr. T. If he wants to take issue with me, fine. I'll be
here at the CLUBHOUSE anytime he wants to see me.
[Audience applause] Tuba! Tuba! Tuba! Tuba!
AL: Something tells me that next week
would be a great time for a vacation far, far from here.
TUBA: What's that Al? You thinking of
leaving town. Just like a man. When the going gets tough, ZOOM!
you're out of here.
AL: Well, as old Pappy used say on the
MAVERICK western series "He who plays and runs away lives to play
another day."
TUBA: Oh, Al. you'd never really leave.
You like me too much. And besides, if Mr. T did come to town,
you'd be the first person to defend me. Even though it would
surely mean your death or, at the very least, a long stay in an
intensive care ward nursing many broken bones.
AL: [gulps] Let's just hope that it
never comes to that. What do you say we get back to the News.
Shall we? [Picks the last story from the bucket] I hold before you, the last
news story of the month.
[Wild Audience Applause]
Speaking of things being broken and demolished,
this month, the set of The LATE LATE SHOW with Craig Ferguson
was demolished on-air by none other than veteran game show host
Bob Barker who smashed Craig Ferguson's desk with a karate chop,
He then instructed a gaggle of gorgeous models from the PRICE IS
RIGHT show to bring in their hammers and demolish the rest of the
set. But don't despair, a new set, by set designer Akira
Yoshimura, debuted Monday July 24th. There were a few glitches
with the new set - like faulty lighting - but the show went on as
You know, I think the news story bucket left out the
new show PSYCH on the USA network about a very observant detective
who plays a fake psychic to attract clients to his agency. Good
show. Check it out.
Now, let's close out the show with one of the
best TV quotes of the month which came from LATE NIGHT with Conan
O'Brien who said:
''Geraldo Rivera went to Philadelphia to
investigate what he says was a plot to kill him. So far, Geraldo
has narrowed down the suspects to anyone who owns a television.''
''Geraldo Rivera went to Philadelphia to
investigate what he says was a plot to kill him. So far, Geraldo
has narrowed down the suspects to anyone who owns a television.''
[Audience laughter]
AL: Well, that's all the news for this month.
Before we go, we'd like to thank our sponsors Wally's Fillin'
Station and Simon and Simon
Investigations for supporting our program.
Until next time, I'm yours truly, Al Holst and let's not forget our
clubhouse mascot, the beautiful TeyVey-A-Tuba, the Mystical Goddess of
Channel Surfing. All Hail TeyVey-A-Tuba.
AUDIENCE: [chanting] Tuba! Tuba! Tuba!
[TevVey-A-Tuba waves goodbye and then in a flash of energy returns to the
CLUBHOUSE TV Set]
AL: Goodbye everybody! See you next month on TV ACRES
[Music/Theme Song]
TV Acres! TV Acres! TV Acres is the place to be (Sing it again)
TV Acres! TV Acres! TV Acres is the place to beeeeee.
[TV ACRES CLUBHOUSE is written by Jerome A. Holst, the webmaster
of TV ACRES.com. All rights reserved c2006). For copyright
protection a copy of this program has been filed with the Writer's
Guild of America and the Library of Congress.
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**This post was originally published on December 3rd, 2012**
By Lance Strate
"The emergence of society—the rise of housekeeping, its activities, problems, and organizational devices—from the shadowy interior of the household into the light of the public sphere, has not only blurred the old borderline between private and political; it has also changed almost beyond recognition the meaning of the two terms and their significance for the life of the individual and the citizen. Not only would we not agree with the Greeks that a life spent in the privacy of 'one's own' (idion), outside the world of the common, is 'idiotic' by definition, or with the Romans to whom privacy offered but a temporary refuge from the business of the res publica; we call private today a sphere of intimacy whose beginnings we may be able to trace back to late Roman, though hardly to any period of Greek antiquity, but whose peculiar manifoldness and variety were certainly unknown to any period prior to the modern age."
— Hannah Arendt, The Human Condition
Here are the titles of some posts on the Deeplinks Blog, which is published by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, America's leading organization advocating for citizens' digital rights:
- Who's Tracking Your Reading Habits? An E-Book Buyer's Guide to Privacy, 2012 Edition
- Ninth Circuit Gives the A-OK for Warrantless Home Video Surveillance
- Attempt to Modernize Digital Privacy Law Passes the Senate Judiciary Committee
- NASA's Data Valdez: Thousands of Employees' Personal Information Compromised in Embarrassing Data Breach
- Don't Be a Petraeus: A Tutorial on Anonymous E-Mail Accounts
- ECPA and the Mire of DC Politics: We Shouldn't Have to Trade Video Privacy to Get Common Sense Protections of Our Email
- EFF to Supreme Court: Limit Release of Driver Info
- Do Not Track Update: Professor Peter Swire to Co-Chair W3C Tracking Protection Working Group
- Reform to Require Warrant for Private Online Messages Up for Vote, but Down on Privacy
- Jones Meant What It Said: EFF Urges Court to Stop Warrantless GPS Tracking
Privacy is far from the only issue addressed by the EFF, but this list does account for 10 out of 16 posts appearing on the Deeplinks Blog between November 21st and 29th of 2012. And concerns about invasions of privacy surface repeatedly in regard to Facebook's data mining of user profiles and updates, Google tracking and analysis of search queries (not to mention their indiscriminate street view photography, monitoring of wifi signals, and use of gmail address books), and Apple's tracking of the whereabouts and movements of iPhone users (also done by Android and other mobile systems). Companies are known to monitor their employee's internet use, email, and some even demand access to their social media accounts. Law enforcement and other government agencies (foreign and domestic) seek access to citizens' email and text messages and records of websites visited and documents downloaded. Personal messages, photos, and videos are forwarded and distributed without permission. Sites like Wikileaks publish secret government and corporate documents. Hackers break into databases, steal information, take credit card numbers and banking information, and in the ultimate invasion of privacy, engage in identity theft. Continue reading

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It is located in southern Spain, in the region of Andalusia. Its most outstanding feature is its capital city, Granada, the site of the Alhambra, the Generalife gardens and the Albaicín, awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO. In winter, the province offers the chance to ski while enjoying views of the sea, thanks to its distinctive natural setting which includes both a coastline and snow-capped mountains. The Sierra Nevada National Park is the most important of its natural areas, but Granada is also home to another four such nature areas. Places worth visiting in the interior include the town of Baza and the Alpujarras mountain range, famous for its thermal waters. The coastline is the site of the area known as the Costa Tropical, and towns such as Almuñécar and Motril. Another way of exploring the province is through its flamenco culture; the shows are staged in traditional cave dwellings (particularly well-known are those of the Sacromonte neighbourhood in the city of Granada). Visitors should not miss sampling the delicious cured ham from Trevélez.
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President Obama spoke to a joint session of the Indian Parliament yesterday evening in New Delhi. The President said, "...At every stop, we have been welcomed with the hospitality for which Indians have always been known. So, to you and the people of India, on behalf of me, Michelle and the American people, please accept my deepest thanks. Bahoot dhanyavad."...I stand before you today because I am convinced that the interests of the United States -- and the interests we share with India -- are best advanced in partnership. I believe that.
"The United States seeks security -- the security of our country, our allies and partners. We seek prosperity -- a strong and growing economy in an open international economic system. We seek respect for universal values. And we seek a just and sustainable international order that promotes peace and security by meeting global challenges through stronger global cooperation.
"Now, to advance these interests, I have committed the United States to comprehensive engagement with the world, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. And a central pillar of this engagement is forging deeper cooperation with 21st century centers of influence -- and that must necessarily include India.
"Now, India is not the only emerging power in the world. But relationships between our countries is unique. For we are two strong democracies whose constitutions begin with the same revolutionary words -- the same revolutionary words -- 'We the people.' We are two great republics dedicated to the liberty and justice and equality of all people. And we are two free market economies where people have the freedom to pursue ideas and innovation that can change the world. And that's why I believe that India and America are indispensable partners in meeting the challenges of our time.
"Since taking office, I've, therefore, made our relationship a priority. I was proud to welcome Prime Minister Singh for the first official state visit of my presidency. For the first time ever, our governments are working together across the whole range of common challenges that we face. Now, let me say it as clearly as I can: The United States not only welcomes India as a rising global power, we fervently support it, and we have worked to help make it a reality.
"...In short, with India assuming its rightful place in the world, we have an historic opportunity to make the relationship between our two countries a defining partnership of the century ahead. And I believe we can do so by working together in three important areas.
"First, as global partners we can promote prosperity in both our countries. Together, we can create the high-tech, high-wage jobs of the future. With my visit, we are now ready to begin implementing our civil nuclear agreement. This will help meet India's growing energy needs and create thousands of jobs in both of our countries.
"...As we work to advance our shared prosperity, we can partner to address a second priority -- and that is our shared security. In Mumbai, I met with the courageous families and survivors of that barbaric attack. And here in Parliament, which was itself targeted because of the democracy it represents, we honor the memory of all those who have been taken from us, including American citizens on 26/11 and Indian citizens on 9/11.
"This is the bond that we share. It's why we insist that nothing ever justifies the slaughter of innocent men, women and children. It's why we're working together, more closely than ever, to prevent terrorist attacks and to deepen our cooperation even further. And it's why, as strong and resilient societies, we refuse to live in fear. We will not sacrifice the values and rule of law that defines us, and we will never waver in the defense of our people.
"...And we'll continue to insist to Pakistan's leaders that terrorist safe havens within their borders are unacceptable, and that terrorists behind the Mumbai attacks must be brought to justice. We must also recognize that all of us have an interest in both an Afghanistan and a Pakistan that is stable and prosperous and democratic -- and India has an interest in that, as well.
"In pursuit of regional security, we will continue to welcome dialogue between India and Pakistan, even as we recognize that disputes between your two countries can only be resolved by the people of your two countries.
"More broadly, India and the United States can partner in Asia. Today, the United States is once again playing a leadership role in Asia -- strengthening old alliances; deepening relationships, as we are doing with China; and we're reengaging with regional organizations like ASEAN and joining the East Asia summit -- organizations in which India is also a partner. Like your neighbors in Southeast Asia, we want India not only to 'look East,' we want India to 'engage East' -- because it will increase the security and prosperity of all our nations.
"As two global leaders, the United States and India can partner for global security --especially as India serves on the Security Council over the next two years. Indeed, the just and sustainable international order that America seeks includes a United Nations that is efficient, effective, credible and legitimate. That is why I can say today, in the years ahead, I look forward to a reformed United Nations Security Council that includes India as a permanent member.
"... And this leads me to the final area where our countries can partner -- strengthening the foundations of democratic governance, not only at home but abroad.
"In the United States, my administration has worked to make government more open and transparent and accountable to people. Here in India, you're harnessing technologies to do the same, as I saw yesterday at an expo in Mumbai. Your landmark Right to Information Act is empowering citizens with the ability to get the services to which they're entitled -- and to hold officials accountable. Voters can get information about candidates by text message. And you're delivering education and health care services to rural communities, as I saw yesterday when I joined an e-panchayat with villagers in Rajasthan.
"...Now, we all understand every country will follow its own path. No one nation has a monopoly on wisdom, and no nation should ever try to impose its values on another. But when peaceful democratic movements are suppressed -- as they have been in Burma, for example -- then the democracies of the world cannot remain silent. For it is unacceptable to gun down peaceful protestors and incarcerate political prisoners decade after decade. It is unacceptable to hold the aspirations of an entire people hostage to the greed and paranoia of bankrupt regimes. It is unacceptable to steal elections, as the regime in Burma has done again for all the world to see.
"Faced with such gross violations of human rights, it is the responsibility of the international community -- especially leaders like the United States and India -- to condemn it. And if I can be frank, in international fora, India has often shied away from some of these issues. But speaking up for those who cannot do so for themselves is not interfering in the affairs of other countries. It's not violating the rights of sovereign nations. It is staying true to our democratic principles. It is giving meaning to the human rights that we say are universal. And it sustains the progress that in Asia and around the world has helped turn dictatorships into democracies and ultimately increased our security in the world.
"So promoting shared prosperity, preserving peace and security, strengthening democratic governance and human rights -- these are the responsibilities of leadership. And as global partners, this is the leadership that the United States and India can offer in the 21st century. Ultimately, though, this cannot be a relationship only between presidents and prime ministers, or in the halls of this Parliament. Ultimately, this must be a partnership between our peoples. So I want to conclude by speaking directly to the people of India who are watching today.
"In your lives, you have overcome odds that might have overwhelmed a lesser country. In just decades, you have achieved progress and development that took other nations centuries. You are now assuming your rightful place as a leader among nations. Your parents and grandparents imagined this. Your children and grandchildren will look back on this. But only this generation of Indians can seize the possibilities of the moment.
"As you carry on with the hard work ahead, I want every Indian citizen to know: The United States of America will not simply be cheering you on from the sidelines. We will be right there with you, shoulder to shoulder. Because we believe in the promise of India. We believe that the future is what we make it. We believe that no matter who you are or where you come from, every person can fulfill their God-given potential, just as a Dalit like Dr. Ambedkar could lift himself up and pen the words of the constitution that protects the rights of all Indians.
"We believe that no matter where you live -- whether a village in Punjab or the bylanes of Chandni Chowk -- an old section of Kolkata or a new high-rise in Bangalore -- every person deserves the same chance to live in security and dignity, to get an education, to find work, to give their children a better future.""...This is the story of India; this is the story of America -- that despite their differences, people can see themselves in one another, and work together and succeed together as one proud nation. And it can be the spirit of partnership between our nations -- that even as we honor the histories which in different times kept us apart, even as we preserve what makes us unique in a globalized world, we can recognize how much we can achieve together.
"And if we let this simple concept be our guide, if we pursue the vision I've described today -- a global partnership to meet global challenges -- then I have no doubt that future generations -- Indians and Americans -- will live in a world that is more prosperous and more secure and more just because of the bonds that our generation has forged today.
"So, thank you, and Jai Hind. And long live the partnership between India and the United States."
A transcript of President Obama's complete remarks is available here.
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This's not socialism.
Let's find solutions for our economics issues and help our President rest a little bit.
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Great man and Great speech.
Bahut bahut dhanyawad.
Ujwalkumar in India writes:
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar the greatest leader of Indian history.His work in fied of social justice chane millions of Indian life rather than gandhi.The real leader of Modern India is Dr.B.R.Ambedkar not Gandhi.Precident Obama give respect to Dr.Ambedkar in his speech.ue to that he win millions of Indian's Heart.Thanks to Barack Obama.
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This speech must have won President Obama more friends in India than he did during his entire Presidential campaign. UPA government's courage in changing the course of foreign policy from non alignment to selective alignment, which hopefully , shall reap rich benefits for both US and India immediately and long run.
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One aspect of US-Indian defense cooperation in dire need of repair is joint operations for the purpose of recovering the remains of the approximately 400 American aviators who perished in the mountains of northeast India during the Second World War. These aviators have families who desperately desire to have their remains repatriated. After a lapse of almost 40 years, these operations resumed on a very small scale in 2008, at the crash site of an American aircraft in Arunachal Pradesh. But since then even this small effort has deteriorated. The Government of India has, according to the US Department of Defense, restricted the US to only one recovery operation per year for the entire territory of India. And the Indian Government, again according to the US DoD, forced the cancellation of the only recovery operation scheduled for 2010. The families of these airmen, which includes my own, have a right to expect that the US and India will unite to achieve a full-scale recovery effort that will finally bring home these brave men to their families for the decent burials they deserve.


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In short: Good marathon training runIn full: The temperature got to me in the end and made me pay for going off too fast but this was a good preparation race for London. Well marked and accurately measured course, with good, friendly and encouraging marshals and decently spaced water stations. Not too hilly, although by the third lap, it definitely seemed hillier! Nice t-shirt but shouldn't have bothered with the goody bag.Date of review: March 17, 2014
In short: Great views, tough course, brilliant marshals - what more could you want?In full: My first marathon and I think an excellent choice. The scenery is amazing and the course is nice and tough, not much boring flat stuff. The marshals were very friendly, encouraging and helpful. The mile markers from mile 18 onwards could have been better placed (an 18 mile marker at mile 19 and two 24 mile markers made things a little confusing!) but other than that, the whole thing was excellent. I only got the rain right at the end but the other reviewer above is right that if it were raining the whole time, the course would be very gruelling indeed!Date of review: September 16, 2013
In short: A glorious early morning race, over energy sapping ground, being chased by a bloody great wave.Date of review: January 13, 2013
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Topic: Using javascript to push to ruby array.
I am a newbie to rails.
I posted but some of my code was cut off so here it is in parts.
For clarity though
I have a citations model and authors model with a author_cites model as a co-joining model
the author_cites model has the foreign keys of author_id and citation_id so I cannot insert into author_cites without first creating a citation
A citation can have many authors though so I need to store the author_id's in a ruby array and iterate over them after the citation is created.
While iterating over them I need to put or create author_cites for each value in the array with the citation id.
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Bitter. I'm not sure. Could they have been really acidic? When i make pizza at home i do just about exactly what you did only i use whole peeled tomatos instead of crushed and i drizzle them with a little evoo (along with the salt, pepper, sugar, and fresh basil.) I never cook my sauce, just a personal preference, but in this case if you didn't want to waste it maybe try cooking it and adding a bit more sugarand/or salt. That might help tame the bitterness.


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OK most everything is opinion - but not everything. That spools are more efficient - shins. I mean happy you like spools - good for you - but no - IMO that is a bridge too far. Now you did say most poppets - so I'll add "comparably priced poppets
and just as, if not more efficient than most poppets these days.
You can take the back off a Luxe and swab the whole thing out in seconds is ... OK, kind of stretching the limits of what players would do, yet within the "limits of opinion". The other side of that is you can measure the age of the universe in seconds too - so pretty arbitrary.
Anyway, I do hear you in that many that real ballers - more of those that post on these sites - they prefer the Independence, the more fully milled guns. A few hundred dollars on a gun isn't their deciding factor - keep that in mind as I move forward.


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Greetings and Happy New Year,
For me prayer is a foundation, along with worship of my faith and how I bring my faith to live in everyday life. When I was experiencing the dying and then the death of my wife about 9 years ago now, I was looking for a short prayer that might lift my spirits. I researched and found St. Patrick's Breastplate, also called the Deer Prayer (I believe) and adapted a short phrase - Christ within me, Christ around me, Christ beside me. I could say this prayer while stopped at a traffic light, grocery shopping and helping me sleep. It was also, for me very visual. I would often try to 'see' Christ beside me in any person who might be beside me at that particular moment.
Today, in my new marriage and life that prayer still offers peace and assurance. I treasure the words, meanings and imagery.
I am in wonder and awe of the universe and God's creation. A ceaseless prayer of thanksgiving, gratitude is so very important. Yet, I struggle with prayer. I do not spend enough time in prayer and too often while in prayer my thoughts stray so I bring them gently back into focus.
I think it is wonderful that so many people pray in any religion. I can only hope and wish that more people would spend even a few moments a day in prayer. My hope is that one day the whole world can prayer, be silent for one minute at the same time. Just one minute for all the world to know peace.
Many thanks for this opportunity to share.
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I do not have sufficient tech knowledge to post a visual. Perhaps we could sit in silence for a moment and bring an image to mind to reflect on. Imagination can be very enlightening and vivid.
Listening to your program, I was once again moved by the power of prayer in its myriad manifestations yet, at the same time, how complex an issue it is for our society. I could not help flashing back to watching soldiers and Marines bow their heads in prayer before going out on missions, at memorials, during a chaplain's visit to their post. With my film partner, we were documenting the work of chaplains in Afghanistan and Iraq, and one of the issues that came up was prayer -- how chaplains should pray in public, how do they support troops who pray very differently not just in form but in content, how do they ensure that troops who do not share the majority faith not feel excluded.... One thing that came clear to me was that prayer can be deeply healing yet also divisive, and that we need to engage with both aspects when figuring out its role in such settings as the military.
I learned about Hasidism in an intellectual way first. It might not have been ideal, but I had read a quote by a Hasidic master that, "All is God." Hasidism has a much broader image of God than Stephen Mitchell was exposed to. I realize that this depth of Hasidism wouldn't have been discussed with a newcomer, but it changes the conception of Hasidic prayer.
Prayer is the way we Love the world and God as Being the All of Life and then our giving back to become who and what we are as One with the "Universe"!
Krista, I've listened to your show for some years and I believe this is the first subject you've really gotten sidetracked into nonssnse.
To hold with the idea that prayer is just highly focused thought is painting a nontrue generality.
Prayer, and I come from the Cahtholic faith and tradition, has many parts of thanks and praise and request. It is not simply a meditation unless you're saying something repetitive like a Rosary. Take the Our Father, a standard and prototypical prayer, an example to those on how to pray. it is quite varied.
Personally, when I pray I just reach out to God regardless of the activity I am involved with, often while driving, sometimes in business meetings, and even during the middle of a conversation. So no one could claim that I am highly focused ONLY on that activity.
I think somehow you mixed up, "feeling good", through spirituality with the concept of prayer.
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Thank you for comments on prayer being many things besides focused attention.
I begin writing with the help of all of Allaah's (God's) names; He is the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Peace be upon those who follow Guidance.
The first thing that came to mind when I read this was that 'prayer' for a Muslim is a little different than most. We have essentially two kinds of prayer; a formal and highly ritualized prayer which is performed AT LEAST five times a day, and an informal prayer which can be performed at nearly any time. Informal prayers (which is what I will discuss) can be from the Words of Allaah (i.e. the Qur'aan) or the statements of His Last Messenger and Prophet (Muhammad bin 'Abdullaah, peace and blessings be upon him). It can also be from one's self and in one's own tongue (i.e. NOT Arabic). A few things come to mind when I think of my 'pocket prayers'. First, a verse of the Qur'aan which reads, "Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allaah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allaah hearts are assured." [Ar-Ra'd (The Thunder) 13: 28]. This is so true! Then I have two VERY regular prayers I say (I actually say many more, but that would make this too long). The first is from the Qur'aan; "My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to work righteousness of which You will approve and make righteous for me my offspring. Indeed, I have repented to You, and indeed, I am of the Muslims." [Al-Ahqaaf (The Curving Sand Tracts) 46:15]. The second is from the teachings of the Messenger of Allaah; "O Allaah, verily I ask You for Guidance, Constant Awareness of You, Chastity, and Contentment within myself." I hope this helps with bringing about even greater perspective on prayer. I pray that Allaah guides us and you, and helps us rectify our affairs. Amen.
I have a pocket prayer to share! I have many, but I'll share the one I have set up in my office. I keep it tucked out of the way, so mostly only I see it. The shrine is a constant reminder of how I end my daily prayers. Often I'll say this portion when I get to work:
I am grounded in the here and now
I am grounded in the here and now
I am grounded in the here and now
May every word and every breath open my heart so Shekhinah may flow through me, so my actions are more aligned with the life I want to live
May every word and every breath open my heart so Shekhinah may flow through me, so I am better able to do the work I am called to do
May every word and every breath open my heart so Shekhinah may flow through me, so I honor and cherish the Divine in all that I meet through the day
May every word and every breath open my heart so Shekhinah may flow through me, so I may see the Divine light illuminating the path before me
I suppose in a way, this prayer is a pocket prayer in itself, since I keep it on Google docs (http://docs.google.com/View?id=dhq23dsp_2789f4c7hp) and can access from anywhere including my blackberry. The shrine has Kohenet bumper sticker to remind me that even being a marketing strategist is a job for a priestess, and an prayer bag/amulet that I made during one of my Kohenet training sessions. The bag contains many little objects that reinforce the message of the prayer.
Everything thing I do is an expression of the Divine flowing through me. I just need to be reminded of that. Sometimes, I need a lot of reminders of that. :)
Once again, the value of your unique programing shines through! I found myself identifying and expanding as each of your very different speakers explored the rich experience of prayer. I especially was touched with the reflections by the Emeritus Professor from Emory when she reflected on Genesis 32 as a paramount image of prayer. Years ago, in my mid-twenties, while making a Directed Retreat with John Foley SJ -this passage was presented to me for several days. In many ways I think it is a vibrant, very valid image of my spiritual journey. Once again, thank you for the creativity - quality - and boldness you live out in offering this wonderful weekly program!
Blessings...and best to you in your own 'wrestling with God'.
I was driving home this morning on the snow-drifted roads & this particular poem just struck me as simple & true, & exactly how I feel!
Thank you for waking me up this morning from the usual humdrum stuff I listen to...more please!
Dear Krista and SOF,
Stephen Mitchell gave a wonderful interpretation of Psalm 4 today. (12-31/09) Is there any way to obtain a copy of same or to be directed to a book or other resource that might contain this interpretation. Having lost my daughter and a friend having lost his daughter, this reading would really bring much peace to our struggles.
Thank you very much,
Gail Brown
I had just received a miracle in the form of a blue and white police car driving up to arrest the man who had taken his promise to love me, 'til death do us part, way too seriously. I was broken. Broke and alone. I had 72 cents in my pocket, a few clothes and my faithful golden retriever, Ellie, who had endured that five year ride through hell with me. I was desperate for help.
My sister came to get me and suddenly, I had a place to stay. A safe place to stay.
And I was broken.
I went to bed that first night desperate for peace, for a cessation of the roaring in my head that had haunted me for most of that relationship. I cried and I cried and finally, out of desperation and exhaustion, I began to recite the Lord's Prayer in my head.
I kept reciting it. Again and again.
It drove the crazy-making thoughts from my head and filled me with peace, and grace.
It still does.
Sharing Prayer How should I pray as I bow before the Lord God today? Should I pray for the lost on life's path that they may escape consequences wrath. Perhaps a prayer for those who lack something to eat as the morning, evening, and night they greet. Always one should pray for peace that the wars in the world will cease. Maybe I could pray like one of mine friends "awash with gratitude" for vocation, family, shelter, and food. For the better part of my career I prayed for the physically ill that with God's healing power they would be filled. Dare I pray for the schizophrenic or depressed that God their illness would address. Can one pray only for their home land or should we pray for the world to be blessed by God's hand. Well I suppose there are a myriad of questions about prayer so I will strive to pray for all things and people with whom the experience of life I share. VRC
The Space between the Words
In the space between the words
the things left unsaid, not spoke aloud
in the musings of our hearts
deep within our souls
These are the urgent,
the fervent prayers
the callings to our king
The petitions too painful to give voice
the struggles of our souls
January 15, 2010
Title 1/2/2010
�Speaking of Faith: Approaching Prayer�
December 31, 2009 program,
Speaking of Faith
Prayer is my friendship expressed - between God-Daddy, God-Brother & God-Friend. It is an ongoing thing - "pray always", Paul of Tarsus. I do not understand most of the time what I need or what others need, nor do understand how God does things: Teach me your ways, Oh God, Friend - teach me your ways not mine! The programs of Speaking of Faith always hit home for me. This one is about how others express their friendship with God. There are as many ways to pray as there are people.
This has been a very enlightening broadcast for me. What stood out to me most was Anoushka Shankar's interview, where she said that her mother and her would chant sanscrit payers when she was a child, but they stopped because her mother believed it was up to Anoushka if she wanted to pray. This is important, because for many of us, religion gets passed on or pushed on us from our parents. We may feel the need to follow their faith because we are showing respect, or don't want to hurt them by being different.
Her second guest Stephen Mitchell is a person who spent a lot of his life studying spiritual writings and translated many books. He finds that prayer is not religious, but is when you give your absolute attention to something. This is a bit different from what I had thought prayer to be, which was more of giving praise and thanks etc. to God.
I also liked her interview with Roberta Bondi, a professor emeritus of Church History at Emory University. She says that she always tell people that there is no right way to pray. Some may believe that you must sing, be silent or like Shankar did in her Hindu tradition, chant. What's most important is finding the way you pray and working with it.
I find it interesting that all three guests feel the same way about prayer, it's not what is said, but what is behind the message.
Anoushka Shankar says it's not the words but what is behind them. She says that a sound can be more powerful than prayer. It's the power behind the prayer, the breath, the meditation. She also states that prayer in Hindu is just a "universal energy that we pray to, and people have to put a different image on it to make it easier".
Steven Mitchell mentions that one does not need to be relgious to pray. Actions can be a form of prayer. Mitchell states that "it's what shines through the words that I really care about". I like that he says that being appreciative of everything in the present is a form of prayer. Many people say they are religious because they pray, but then their every day actions prove otherwise.
Roberta Bondi believes there is no right way to pray, "just find your way". I think what she means is not to think about how to pray, just do it. Don't get caught up in what is being said, jus feel. She says, in a way, like Mitchell, prayer is about every day life.
Many resort to prayer in a time of need or grief, I believe that any time is a good time to pray, and like Shankar, Mitchell, and Bondi believe, it is not the words themselves, but what is behind the words. I grew up going to Catholic schools and prayer was a type of memorization with no mention of listening to what was behind the words. Looking back, if I were to be taught more than just words, perhaps I would have a deeper understanding and respect of religion and prayer.
From the December 31, 2009 broadcast of SOF: Approaching Prayer. One of the three interviewed was Roberta Bondi. The part of the interview that really caught my attention was when she mentioned the image from the scripture she's always had in her mind since she was a child was "Jacob wrestling with the Angel (God). God sneaking up on Jacob unexpectedly in the night. Prayer is long periods of ordinary shared life together with intense periods of wrestling with really serious stuff that can scare us to death, but can also bring us into real life with God and real life with ourselves into a way that we can't otherwise have it."
I find myself struggling with prayer alone at night. I feel like I'm not including everyone who's in need of seeking prayers within my own conversations with God. I need to hear and seek out to others who are in need and include them in my nightly prayers. My son and I do the "now I lay me down to sleep..." prayer each and every night before he goes to bed and I am so glad he's been able to pray along with me and also include blessings of his baby brother, and his mommy. I am including others, but he tends to question why some of these people are hurt or not feeling well. I don't want to tell him the full details of what's wrong with these people, but rather say God needs to look over them instead leaving me feeling better in the end.
I'm trailing off, but I feel it's so important to have these thoughts challenging me each day as I want to raise my children with the understanding of God, and the knowledge of Jesus Christ as well, just as my parents raised me with the same upbringing of faith. I am a Catholic, and am a God fearing man...
I found the three perspectives on prayer helpful and enlightening. I was very excited to see the Book of Job brought up. The first time I read it, I couldn't put it down (and hearing part of it read really brought out the amazing poetry of it). I laughed out loud when I got to the end: what a surprise! Taking myself seriously as a seeker but who was I to think I could understand or even question God! I also loved the image of wrestling with God--I wrestle all the time, all the time--might try more to persevere to reach blessing. All fed my soul. thank you for this and your many programs! God's blessings.


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The Music Scene is a television series aired by ABC as part of its Fall 1969 lineup. The show featured performances from the top musicians of the week as compiled by "Billboard Magazine" and had a number of hosts, including David Steinberg and Lily Tomlin. Many huge names of the era, including The Beatles, James Brown, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Three Dog Night, Tom Jones on the initial program and Janis Joplin, Bobby Sherman, The Miracles, Sly & the Family Stone, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, Bo Diddley and Mama Cass Elliot, (who co-hosted as well as performed) among many others, appearing on subsequent shows. [more inside]
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There are lots of recipes out there that simply use tomatoes to�thicken sauce or for the sole purpose of adding a bit of color to a dish. However, summer is tomato season, and it would be a shame not to think outside the can and let this deliciously ripe red vegetable star in a few dishes of its own. Below, we round up 20 of our best recipes that showcase fresh tomatoes. Creamy Polenta with Garden Tomato Sauce and Sausage [caption id="attachment_331216" align="alignnone" width="487"] Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best. These tomatoes are charred over hot coals on the grill and then marinated with fresh herbs for a truly summery taste. Stuffed Tomatoes with Panko and Summer Vegetables Filling [caption id="attachment_331222" align="alignnone" width="487"] High Cotton Food Styling and Photography[/caption] Not only are these tomatoes fresh, they�re also stuffed with diced seasonal vegetables for a double helping of summery goodness. The panko (or Japanese breadcrumbs) helps round out the filling and makes this an excellent vegetarian entree option. Tomato Party Salad [caption id="attachment_331220" align="alignnone" width="487"] Chronicle Books[/caption] This colorful salad combines three kinds of fresh tomatoes�yellow cherry, red cherry, and green�with fregola, a Sardinian pasta. If your local grocery store doesn�t carry fregola, you can swap it out for couscous. Stewed Okra and Tomatoes [caption id="attachment_331224" align="alignnone" width="487"] Ditte Isager[/caption] Tomatoes pair well with okra (another summer vegetable), and can help mitigate the �slimy� texture okra is known for. Try the two stewed together in this News Orleans-inspired recipe. Indian-Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup [caption id="attachment_331226" align="alignnone" width="487"] Andrews McMeel Publishing[/caption] This spicy version of classic tomato soup takes its cues from Indian cuisine. Be sure to plan ahead though, because this recipe will take at least four hours in the slow cooker before it�s ready to slurp down. Herbed Tomato Salad [caption id="attachment_331225" align="alignnone" width="487"] Mark Boughton Photogrpahy / styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] Only the freshest and juiciest ripe tomatoes will do for this savory salad, which is tossed with a Vidalia onion, bell peppers, olives, and mozzarella ciliegine (fresh mozzarella shaped into small balls). Tomato, Squash, and Zucchini Gratin [caption id="attachment_331229" align="alignnone" width="487"] Penny De Los Santos[/caption] This recipe is a great template for making a gratin with whichever vegetables are in season, but tomatoes are the real star of this particular version, which calls for 2 � pounds of the red produce. Lemon Rosemary Cherry Tomato Skewers [caption id="attachment_331228" align="alignnone" width="487"] Steve Legato[/caption] These vegetables skewers are easy to put together and throw on the grill next to whatever main dish you�re cooking. Any small tomatoes will work, and if your rosemary stalks are sturdy enough, you can use them as skewers for added flavor. Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes [caption id="attachment_331227" align="alignnone" width="487"] Chronicle Books[/caption] This simple starter is a variation on the traditional Italian Caprese salad. There�s a reason the combination of tomatoes and mozzarella is tried and true�the tangy, soft cheese really sets off the savory taste of the marinated tomatoes. Stuffed Tomatoes with Orzo and Boursin [caption id="attachment_331234" align="alignnone" width="487"] High Cotton Food Styling and Photography[/caption] The orzo and Boursin cheese melts together to create a flavorful filling for these stuffed tomatoes. Add the Boursin one spoonful at a time to make sure the filling melts together perfectly. Roasted Tomatoes, Beans, and Onion Casserole [caption id="attachment_331230" align="alignnone" width="487"] Andrea Wyner[/caption] This crustless vegetarian casserole is a great entree option for a lighter seasonal dinner. Even though it doesn�t include meat, between the tomatoes, beans, and onions this is still a hearty dish. Gluten-free Heirloom Tomato Tart [caption id="attachment_331233" align="alignnone" width="487"] Shauna James Ahern[/caption] The gluten-free crust and Parmesan and chevre cheese filling provide a simple culinary backdrop to showcase your best heirloom tomatoes. Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad [caption id="attachment_331232" align="alignnone" width="487"] Photography: Mark Boughton / Styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] Cantaloupe and tomato may seem like an unusual combination, but the sweetness of the cantaloupe helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. Plus, both main ingredients are summer produce, ensuring this will become a fresh seasonal favorite. No-Cook Tomato Sauce [caption id="attachment_331231" align="alignnone" width="487"] Photography: Mark Boughton / Styling by Teresa Blackburn[/caption] This super simple, no-cook tomato sauce is perfect for those long summer days when you can�t spend one more minute in a hot kitchen. Just chop the tomatoes, toss with the other ingredients, and let stand at room temperature for several hours. This article originally appeared as on Relish
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Topic: activeRecord method for getting a list of things the aR has_many of?
Is there such a method, or a relevant hack?
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Is there such a method, or a relevant hack?
Not sure I follow. If I do, then this is standard fair in RoR
class User < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :pigs
u = User.find(1)
his_pigs = u.pigs
Last edited by tortoise (2006-12-18 18:14:10)
I'm sorry, I should have been clearer: I'd like something like this:
def dream_method(some_active_record)
collection c = some_active_record.get_a_collection_of_things_this_record_has_many_of
In other words, I want to call the method without knowing what Model I'm dealing with, or what (or how many) I'm going to get back. I want this so that I can write reusable partials that can display complex models for editing.
What I'm thinking right now is that I'll have to extend ActiveRecord to maintain a list of has_whatever associations as they're added, but I feel like there must be an easier answer.
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