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Canandaigua— The Thompson Guild will host its annual Fall Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Canandaigua Country Club, 1 Fallbrook Park, Canandaigua.
This year's guest speaker is Michael F. Stapleton, Jr., President and CEO of Thompson Health. His presentation will touch on some of the changes occurring at Thompson Health such as the addition of robotic-assisted surgery and the affiliation with the University of Rochester Medical Center and how these will benefit our community.
The event is open to the public and the cost is $15 per person. The lunch includes a seasonal soup, quiche with salad, a dessert and hot beverage.
Attendees are invited to participate in a special opportunity to donate a sleeper to newborn babies of families in need. Those wishing to help please bring a new sleeper (size newborn or 0-3 months) to the luncheon and you will also be eligible for a special raffle drawing.
RSVPs are required; please call Gail O'Brien at (585) 396-2756 to register by Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Welcome to the CSU, Chico Fraternity and Sorority Affairs website! Here you will be able to find out all about what it means to be Greek at Chico State. Currently, we have 23 healthy fraternities and sororities that make up our Greek communty, which makes up approximately 12 percent of the student population. Greek life membership provides students with opportunities for lifelong friendship, leadership development, scholarship enhancement, philanthropic endeavors, and community involvement. Membership also provides many opportunities for social interactions, such a participating in Greek Week, Omega Week, and the many social events hosted by our chapters.
Unrecognized Greek-Lettered Organizations
There are a number of organizations in the community that may portray themselves as university-affiliated fraternities or sororities. The chapters below are not associated with the University and have not shown interest in beginning the process of affiliation. Although these organizations may have houses with Greek letters on them, they are not recognized fraternities or sororities. For the safety of our students and the community, we urge you to take caution when associating with these organizations and their events.
- Alpha Chi (ΑΧ)
- Delta Psi Delta (ΔΨΔ)
- Sigma Chi (ΣΧ)
- Theta Chi (θΧ)
- Tau Gamma Theta (ΤΓθ)
The Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Website is currently under construction. If you have any questions regarding Greek life at Chico State, please contact us at email@example.com or call the Student Life and Leadership Office at 530-898-5396.
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Debates of April 3rd, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #105 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was budget.
- Question Period
- Auditor General of Canada
- Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
- Canada Labour Code
- Official Development Assistance Accountability Act
- Criminal Code
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- The Budget
- Temagami Boat Manufacturing Inc.
- Seniors
- The Budget
- Sackville
- Alberni Valley
- Best Municipal Water in the World
- Glengarry—Prescott—Russell
- Orangeville Rotary Club
- Air Transportation
- National Oncology Nursing Day
- Invisible Work Day
- Immigration
- Parkinson's Awareness Month
- Long Gun Registry
- Ethics
- Immigration
- The Budget
- National Defence
- Employment
- Aviation Safety
- Air Canada
- National Defence
- Poverty
- Highway Infrastructure
- Firearms Registry
- Human Trafficking
- Rights & Democracy
- Foreign Affairs
- Pensions
- Foreign Affairs
- Air Transportation
- Veterans Affairs
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Arts and Culture
- Agriculture
- Firearms Registry
- Privilege
- Financial Statement of Minister of Finance
- Canada Pension Plan
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Geoff Regan Halifax West, NS
Mr. Speaker, after spending 27 months in a Spanish prison waiting for a chance to clear his name, Philip Halliday was recently able to have a visit from his family. Although his wife and sons were glad to finally see him, they were appalled by his physical condition. He suffers from liver and kidney problems and requires medical attention.
The minister was quick to claim credit for the return of Hank Tepper to New Brunswick. Will she now finally take action to bring Philip Halliday home to his family in Digby?
Foreign Affairs
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Calgary Nose Hill
Diane Ablonczy Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs)
Mr. Speaker, we are paying very close attention to Mr. Halliday's case. We know how difficult this situation is for him and his family. I have contacted the Spanish minister of foreign affairs to advocate on Mr. Halliday's behalf. Our ambassador in Spain is engaged with local authorities as well. Our government is also in contact with prison officials to ensure that Mr. Halliday's medical needs are being met.
The Government of Canada cannot exempt Canadians from legal processes nor interfere in the judicial proceedings in other countries. However, we will continue to press for a timely and transparent trial for Mr. Halliday.
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Anne Minh-Thu Quach Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC
Mr. Speaker, since February 15, the drug shortage has deprived Canadians of essential care. This morning, in committee, representatives from Health Canada stated that the drug approval process falls under federal jurisdiction. Yet, the Conservatives completely neglect this issue. The Conservatives have asked the provinces to diversify their supply sources.
How are they supposed to do this when they are given but one choice? If nothing is done, doctors will still have their hands tied, the shortage will continue and patients will again be the ones to suffer.
Does the minister have a credible plan instead of passing the buck to the provinces and industry?
Oral Questions
2:55 p.m.
Leona Aglukkaq Minister of Health and Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Mr. Speaker, as we have said all along, the shortage results from a decision by the provinces and territories to sole source drug contracts. Our role is to ensure that the drugs are safe before they enter the market. We are working around the clock to address this issue by identifying new suppliers for the provinces and territories, fast-tracking approvals and providing access to the national emergency stockpile system.
Going forward, we are encouraging the provinces and the territories to ensure that the decision of one drug maker will not seriously disrupt our—
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Ottawa—Orléans.
Arts and Culture
Oral Questions
April 3rd, 2012 / 3 p.m.
Royal Galipeau Ottawa—Orléans, ON
Mr. Speaker, our government is focused on jobs, growth and Canada's long-term prosperity.
In the next phase of our economic action plan, our government must have a plan to help the arts and culture.
In the next phase of our economic action plan, our government must have a plan for the economy that includes arts and culture.
Could the hon. Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages please tell this House how our steadfast support for the arts and culture will help keep our economy on track?
Arts and Culture
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam
James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Ottawa—Orléans for his fantastic work in support of the arts. We believe that a strong economy will lead to a strong arts sector and budget 2012 speaks to that, as did our previous budgets.
Eric Dubeau, co-president of the Canadian Arts Coalition, said, "This budget is encouraging for the arts and culture community. We feel the government has heard us regarding the importance of arts and culture for the economy and the creation of jobs".
Simon Brault, president of Culture Montréal and the vice-chair of the Canada Council for the Arts said, "This budget is a clear signal of support for the arts. Canadians are incredibly proud of our artists and what they create in this..."—
Arts and Culture
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for British Columbia Southern Interior.
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Alex Atamanenko British Columbia Southern Interior, BC
Mr. Speaker, for years, genetically engineered animals have been propped up as another solution to what ails the agriculture industry. The developers of GE animals have been happy to sell an idea, take their subsidy but never really develop a business case.
After 13 years in the development stage, Ontario Pork has decided to drop the enviropig program. Farmers do not want this pig and the public has no appetite for this meat.
At a time when the government is cutting inspection staff at CFIA and when farmers and agricultural employers are struggling, will the government finally stop accepting requests to approve GM fish and food animals?
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Gerry Ritz Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board
Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to explain to the gentleman across that Canadian food is safe. There are rigorous scientific protocols that must be met on anything to do with genetic modification and, of course, the enviropig passed all of those. With the proponent backing out from the deal, those animals will be euthanized and we will continue to move on.
Firearms Registry
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Maria Mourani Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, despite the fact that Quebeckers spent $250 million to implement the firearms registry, and even though this registry was implemented in collaboration with Quebec and the provinces, this government wants to destroy the data.
The Quebec government has even filed an injunction to recover its data. Moreover, according to Quebec's Minister of Justice, the federal government has exceeded its jurisdiction.
Will the Minister of Public Safety listen to reason and transfer the data to the government of Quebec, which has already paid its fair share?
Firearms Registry
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
Maxime Bernier Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism)
Mr. Speaker, we respect the Canadian Constitution and our areas of constitutional jurisdiction. By abolishing the registry, we are respecting the Constitution.
We have promised Canadians that we would abolish this registry. We are going to keep our word and the registry will be abolished. It is up to the provinces, within their area of jurisdiction, to do what they want, but they should not count on us to transfer useless, inaccurate and outdated data.
Question Q-410—Speaker's Ruling
Oral Questions
3 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised on March 28, 2012, by the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie concerning the government's response to written question Q-410.
I would like to thank the hon. member for having raised this matter and the hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons for his intervention.
For the benefit of members, the Chair would like to review the events that led to this question of privilege.
On March 14, 2012, the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie rose on a point of order to argue that the government's reply to her written question No. 410, which had been tabled in the House by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons on March 12, 2012 and can be found at page 6088 in Debates, was insufficient. She stated that the reply did not fully answer all the questions and did not contain the detailed information she had requested.
Noting that the response stated more information would be forthcoming and that there were only two days remaining before the expiry of the 45-day limit for a response to her question, the hon. member asked if the government would be providing a more complete response before the expiry of the time limit. The parliamentary secretary replied that the government had already responded within the appropriate time, that the answer was self-explanatory and that additional information would be forthcoming.
In raising a question of privilege on March 28, 2012, the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie again argued that the answer provided by the government was, by its own admission, incomplete. Noting that the response did not address the specific sub-questions she had submitted, she added that the government had failed to provide any additional information by the expiry of the deadline on March 16, 2012. She also took exception to the March 14 statement of the parliamentary secretary that more information would be provided by the government in the future, insisting that she was not interested in additional "talking points", but rather specific answers to her specific questions.
Stating that "written questions are one of the tools that Canadians, via their elected representatives, can use to force the government to be accountable", the hon. member claimed that the government's refusal to answer the question constituted a violation of her rights as a member and impeded her in her ability to perform her duties. She therefore requested that the Speaker find a prima facie question of privilege.
Before I address the specific points raised by the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, it may be of some assistance for the Chair to provide a brief overview of our procedures with regard to written questions by looking at how they have evolved in the text of the rule governing them, current Standing Order 39.
Since the time of Confederation, the Standing Orders have contained provisions allowing members to pose written questions to the government. Over the years, the rules and practices dealing with such things as the number, content, and time and methods of responding to questions have been reviewed and modified. For example, prior to 1986, there was no limit to the number of written questions that a member could place on the Order Paper and Notice Paper: it was not unusual for some members to submit tens, and in one case, hundreds of written questions.
In 1986 the House adopted changes to limit to four the number of questions a member could have on the order paper at any one time, and to codify the right of members to request that the ministry respond to their questions within 45 days.
In 2001, the House further amended the Standing Orders to provide that if a question was not responded to within the requested 45 days, the matter of the failure of the ministry to respond would be deemed referred to a standing committee for study.
It should also be noted that since the change limiting the number of questions a member can have on the order paper, there has been a notable increase in the length of the questions submitted. As noted on various occasions by government spokespersons, the length of questions can, in turn, have an impact on the ability to provide an answer within the 45-day limit and may require considerable resources.
I think all members would agree that order paper questions are a very important tool for members seeking detailed, lengthy or technical information that helps them carry out their duties. As is noted in House of Commons Procedure and Practice, second edition, at page 520:
Given that the purpose of a written question is to seek and receive a precise, detailed answer, it is incumbent on a Member submitting a question for the Notice Paper "to ensure that it is formulated carefully enough to elicit the precise information sought".
And further, at page 522:
The guidelines that apply to the form and content of written questions are also applicable to the answers provided by the government. As such, no argument or opinion is to be given and only the information needed to respond to the question is to be provided in an effort to maintain the process of written questions as an exchange of information rather than an opportunity for debate.
In the case before us, I can appreciate the member's frustration with the reply provided. That said, the authorities are clear: the Speaker's role in such matters is extremely limited.
As pointed out by the government House leader, House procedure in these matters is clearly explained in O'Brien and Bosc, page 522 which states:
There are no provisions in the rules for the Speaker to review government responses to questions.
As my predecessor, Speaker Milliken declared in a ruling, delivered on February 8, 2005, page 3234 of Debates:
Any dispute regarding the accuracy or appropriateness of this response is a matter of debate. It is not something upon which the Speaker is permitted to pass judgment.
O'Brien and Bosc, at page 522, states:
As with oral questions, it is acceptable for the government, in responding to a written question, to indicate to the House that it cannot supply an answer.
Then at pages 522 and 523 it summarizes how the Chair is guided by precedent in these cases, stating:
...on several occasions, Members have raised questions of privilege in the House regarding the accuracy of information contained in responses to written questions; in none of these cases was the matter found to be a prima facie breach of privilege. The Speaker has ruled that it is not the role of the Chair to determine whether or not the contents of documents tabled in the House are accurate...
To that quote, I might add the word "complete".
The hon. government House leader and the hon. parliamentary secretary have both indicated that the government intends to present further material with respect to the member's question in the future. This is consistent with our practice as one can confirm on page 522 of O'Brien and Bosc, which states:
On occasion, the government has supplied supplementary...replies to questions already answered.
The original response to Question No. 410 tells us that this is how the government intends to proceed in this case, just as we have recently seen the government provide such supplementary responses to other questions.
Accordingly, I must conclude that the government has complied with the requirements of the Standing Order and therefore I cannot find a prima facie question of privilege.
However, the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie clearly feels aggrieved by the insufficiency of the response she received. I would therefore invite her to raise her concerns about our practice with regard to written questions with the Standing Committee and Procedure and House Affairs as that committee continues with its study of the Standing Orders. Indeed, as your Speaker, in light of the various complaints that have been voiced in the chamber with regard to written questions, from both sides of the House, I would encourage the committee to look closely at our current rules and to assess whether improvements can be made to our current practice to better serve the needs of the House and its members.
The House resumed consideration of the motion that this House approves in general the budgetary policy of the government.
Financial Statement of Minister of Finance
Government Orders
3:10 p.m.
Peter Julian Burnaby—New Westminster, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to continue reading comments from Canadians. I should note that I have had some folks say the NDP is taking this time and what are Canadians gaining for that? Hundreds of Canadians have been able to express their points of view directly on the floor of the House of Commons, through Twitter, Facebook, emails, faxes and letters.
The alternative would have been 24 members of Parliament from the Conservative Party reading and rereading the Prime Minister's Office talking points. There is no doubt that Canadians gain when their comments go directly to the floor of the House of Commons. I do not think Canadians would have gained to have 24 interventions from 24 Conservative MPs reading identical presentations.
Though we are getting a flood of responses from across the country, unfortunately, there is no way I am going to be able to read all of them. As I mentioned this morning, at about 4:35 this afternoon I will be offering an amendment and then I will be sitting down. I thank my Conservative colleagues for applauding my sitting down, but of course in the meantime we will continue to ensure that over the course of the 13 hours of debate, I guess it will be 14 by the time we finish--


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by Anton Shilov
The prospects of Lenovo Skylight, the industry's first smartbook, are getting much dimmer as Lenovo Group announces delays of its shipments by over three months in the U.S. As a consequence, when the device finally hits the market, it will not only have to compete against netbooks, but also against tablet personal computers due to be launched.
"With any new product that we introduce, we owe it to our customers to get it right and we would rather take the little extra time that sometimes takes to finalize a product," a statement by Lenovo published by Laptop web-site reads..
Originally Lenovo promised to release its Skylight sometime in April, however, after the company reconsidered its plans, the smartbook is only projected to be commercially launched in July in the U.S. Still, the product is also expected to hit China in May and show up on some other markets in June.
Lenovo Skylight smartbook is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon platform with 1GHz ARM processor and is equipped with 10" screen (1024x600 resolution), 20GB flash storage, Wi-Fi, 3GB, typical keyboard and so on. Lenovo plans to unveil exact specifications of the device when it starts to sell it later in the year. The system is based on special version of Linux, hence, it does not support a lot of additional software by itself, which is logical considering ARM processor inside. There are more than 18 preloaded web gadgets on Skylight, not a lot to say at least.
Considering that the smartbook is not compatible with Windows operating system or other popular software, its $499 price tag seemed to be excessive from the very start, even keeping in mind promised 10 hours of battery life. Now that there is $499 non-3G Apple iPad 16GB, which boasts similar battery life, comes with better screen, better graphics capabilities, better software support, does not need to be online all the time, but features no keyboard, Skylight's chances for success in July do not seem to be high. To make the matters even worse for this Lenovo product, there are other slate-type PCs incoming and those devices are projected to be more affordable than Skylight or iPad. Perhaps, Lenovo decided to postpone the product so that to make it more affordable and/or better performing?


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A new commandment has been added to the bible because of Anthony Weiner, Bill Clinton, and Arnold Scwartsenegger. Thou shalt not share thy rod with thy staff.
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Reason: try to fix spelling. oh well
also, thou shalt not commit agriculture- plowing another mans field.
Col 3:23
questions asked, answers received, ignorance abated
Does this make all of the women involved with these sleazebags, 23rd psalmists? "Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me."
Government is a disease... ...masquerading as its own cure
Ecclesiastes 10:2 NIV
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text: Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, and so Lent begins. I work for the most amazing priest and his continual advice is to give up something like a grudge or a prejudice, and to take up something like a daily devotional or an act of kindness. Easier than it sounds, and sometimes I think giving up coffee might be easier, but Imma try. So today happens to be Fat Tuesday (I actually had myself a Fat Weekend).


text: The agencies seem to believe it is the inalienable right of hunters to kill grizzlies whenever they feel the need or desire to.this up. Nor was there the whisper of a suggestion that the removal of ESA protection for the Yellowstone grizzly had anything to do with the record number of bears shot. Nobody thought of asking the public, especially elk hunters, to take responsibility for causing these encounters with grizzlies or to give up anything in terms of hunting hours or access to reduce grizzly mortality (in my opinion, getting too close to a grizzly and precipitating a charge is always the fault of the human).


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Our Sunday Visitor's Papal Visit 2008 blog reports on today's White House press briefing in advance of tomorrow morning's formal meeting between Pope Benedict and President Bush. For a look at what the two world leaders talked about last year when they met at the Vatican, here's our coverage of last June's first private encounter.
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Weather: Stay safe in high heat
Expect another couple days of uncomfortable temperatures for the region. According to the National Weather Service, near 95-degree highs are possible for Chautauqua County today and Friday.
Earlier this week, the state and Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a number of suggestions for residents across the state as safety tips in this heat wave. They include:
Slow down on strenuous activity and exercise, especially during the sun's peak hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exercise in the early morning between 4-7 a.m.
Eat less protein and more fruits and vegetables; protein produces and increases metabolic heat, which can cause water loss. Eat small meals, but eat more often. Do not eat salty foods.
Drink at least 2-4 glasses of water per hour during extreme heat, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid beverages containing alcohol or caffeine.
If possible, stay out of the sun and stay in air conditioning. The sun heats the inner core of your body, resulting in dehydration. If air-conditioning is not available, stay on the lowest floor, out of the sunshine, or go to a public building with air conditioning.
If you must go outdoors, wear sunscreen with a high sun protector factor rating (at least SPF 15) and a hat to protect your face and head. When outdoors, wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Cover as much skin as possible to avoid sunburn and over-warming effects of sunlight on your body.
Do not leave children, pets or those who require special care in a parked car or vehicle during periods of intense summer heat. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can reach over 140 degrees Fahrenheit quickly. Exposure to high temperatures can kill within a matter of minutes.
Make an effort to check on your neighbors, especially if they are elderly, have young children or have special needs.
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John on Wine – Spotlight winery: Testa Vineyards
Comfy. Comfy is how I feel when I visit Testa Vineyards, just north of Calpella at 6400 N. State Street.
From the rustic metal farm antiques used as installed art decorations to the red checked cloths covering wood-round topped wine barrels, and from country music playing on the radio to old wooden picnic tables – all surrounded by head pruned old vine vineyards, a lake, mustard growing between the vines when I visited, and a three bedroom vineyard rental guest house with a winemaker's dream: a cellar for barrels and cases. Testa Vineyards has a warm, unpretentious, welcoming vibe; Testa is defined by its comfortableness.
The Testa family has farmed grapes in Calpella for more than 100 years. Maria Testa Martinson is the fourth generation of Testas to farm, but the first generation to make wine from those grapes.
The wines Maria Testa Martinson, her husband Rusty, and their family make from the grapes that they grow on their ranch are simply delicious.
Maria is so completely likeable, so nice, so positive, so sweet, and her personality is paired with a tireless drive that has seen Testa quickly grow a loyal local following of fans.
Testa wines started with three labels; White, Black (red), and Rosé. Simple as that.
With success at wine competitions almost everything Testa makes took a Gold medal at last year's Mendocino County Wine Competition, and constant promotion I've seen Maria pouring her Testa wines from Raley's Supermarket to Saucy restaurant
in Ukiah, Testa has grown to add some varietally labeled wines, and Maria is hoping to release a 2011 Coro Mendocino wine in the summer of 2014 as well.
On a recent visit, Maria opened everything and we tasted through the entire current lineup. Here's my notes:
NV Testa Vineyards White, $20 The wine I tasted happened to be all 2010 vintage grapes, although labeled NV (non vintage), and the blend was Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, and Chenin Blanc. Testa's White had nice floral notes being met by citrus aromas, following nicely to a mouthful of crisp stone fruit notes.
2011 Testa Vineyards Rosé, $18 This tasted so nice, I forgot I was tasting critically and just thought, "yum." Strawberry over ice.
2010 Testa Vineyards Charbono, $40 Really nice, rich, full nose, soft tannin, nice acid, solid finish, velvety black and delicious dark fruit.
2010 Testa Vineyards Carignane, $25 Beautiful bright cherry, dusty plum,+ herb and spice.
2010 Testa Vineyards 100 ANNI (100th anniversary) Old Vine Zinfandel, $40 My favorite of the day, but I am partial to Zinfandel. Lighter styled, yet fully flavorful fruit, herb, and pepper spice notes.
2009 Testa Vineyards Black Due, $20 Due means "two" in Italian, because this is the second Black release. Almost equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, and Petite Sirah. Rich, round, dry berry and cherry fruit with herb and cassis.
The Black Tre (Three) from 2010 is set to be bottled late May.
Wines getting close to being sold-out include the Black, Charbono, and Old Vine Zinfandel. While that is bad, sad news, the good news is that new yummy releases will follow shortly.
The Testa Vineyards tasting room is open Friday Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day.
I was fortunate to have Maria's 92-year-old (I suspect she could run circles around me) aunt Lee visit the tasting room while I was there tasting wines. Lee planted Testa's Charbono grapes 50 years ago and was a joy to chat with as she shared her thoughts on subjects ranging from Risotto (Arborio rice is not to be used) to Zinfandel (lower alcohol is better), and from harvesting Zinfandel (just after the first couple of grapes go to raisin) to flavoring pasta water with Zinfandel (it can be tasty but isn't pretty). Adorable, I found Maria's aunt Lee to be a font of wisdom and experience.
I attended the first Testa Wine Club dinner and blend party and had a great time. A highlight was the barbecued oysters that Rusty and his buddies cooked up – my mouth still waters just thinking about them. I missed last year's event, but I have marked my calendar and will travel from pouring wines at Winesong on the coast in Ft. Bragg on Sept. 7 to join Maria, Rusty, their family, friends, and fans later that day at this year's Testa event. I may even have the enviable task of helping judge the blends put together by the event's attendees.
John Cesano has written about wine at Johnonwine.com over the last four years. John cringes looking back at his unedited pieces, but has no intention of fixing them.
Okay, so there's the piece that ran in last Thursday's Ukiah Daily Journal newspaper, and was posted on their website too.
A little bonus info, more blathery than I am allowed in print where I am limited by word counts and space considerations:
I absolutely adore Maria. Of course, I adore lots of people in the wine industry, but Maria is just an extra special spirit. This may sound weird, but the inside of my head is a weird place; Maria is the perfect embodiment of an Italian grandma, but hot.
Maria reminds me of my neighbor growing up, Mrs. Bordessa, and of the Italian moms who cooked up the cioppino, or the spaghetti, or the gnocchi for their sons – who were my dad's friends so it seemed we were on a permanent Italian meal invite.
There is a comfortableness being around an Italian family, with simple, filling, delicious food and lots of vino. The mom, or grandma, proudly serving up home dishes better than any restaurant.
Maria reminds me of all of the iconic women who worked so hard, not just without complaint but cheerfully, to make a better home, a better table, for their family and friends.
While those women in my memory are all old, Maria is not. She is young, vital, attractive, and just a joy to be around.
Every time I have met one of Maria and Rusty's children, the young Martinsons are also cheerful and helpful.
Similarly, I have met Testa women from the generations before Maria's, and the whole darn family are just like so many families I knew growing up – Faraudo, Ratto, Lisignoli, Andretti, a whole bunch of families with names ending in a vowel (like mine). Hard working, devoted to family, welcomingly hospitable.
I think that Maria strikes a resonate chord in me, by being a living embodiment of an archetype I grew up with, and one I associate with great meals, and that resonance is a major reason for my feeling of comfort at Maria and Rusty's winery.
Okay, one more random note that wouldn't fit in a column: Di Davis, professional photographer extraordinaire, provided the photographic art for this piece. I send Di advance copies of my columns so she can send a photo to run with each weekly column. Di captured the spirit of Testa beautifully, with two of their most iconic wines and the family dog. Comfortable families have dogs. This just works.
I never would have taken this picture. I also couldn't have imagined the picture Di captured of me that I now use practically everywhere across the social media universe.
I am incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with Di each week. I enjoy not knowing what artwork she will send me, but knowing it will always be perfect…and a lovely surprise.
Thanks for reading. Pick up the Ukiah Daily Journal tomorrow, and every Thursday, to read my latest blather.


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Kamo no Chōmei
Kamo no Chōmei 1155-1216
(Also known as Nagaakira and Ren'in) Japanese memoirist, poet, short story writer, and travel writer.
Chōmei is best known as the author of the Mumyōshō (after 1211; also known as Mumei Shō; translated as Nameless Essay and Nameless Notes)—a collection of tales, anecdotes about poets, and essays about poetry—and the Hōjōki (1212; The Ten-Foot-Square Hut; also translated as the Hermit's Hut Diary), a memoir of his life and times written while he was living as a hermit. Scholars have studied Chōmei as a representative writer of a transitional period in Japanese literature when the formal aesthetic values of earlier times were being replaced by a more vernacular style of writing.
Biographical Information
Chōmei was born in 1155, the second son of Kamo no Nagatsugu, a Shinto priest in charge of the important lower Kamo no Mioya Shrine on the Kamo River. Nothing is known of Chōmei's mother, who may have died soon after giving birth. Due to Nagatsugu's position, his son was granted a court degree of fifth rank, junior status, at age seven. Nagatsugu died when his son was about eighteen, but Chōmei was not given the vacant position of superintendent of the shrine. Deeply shaken by his father's death and the fact that he could not follow in his career path, the young man turned for guidance to Shomyo, a priest who also may have been Chōmei's grandfather. Shomyo encouraged Chōmei to compose poetry and the young man entered his first poetry contest in 1175. An early collection, the Kamo no Chōmei shu (1181; also known as Chōmeishu Nagaakira Kashu and Kamo no Nagaakira shu), brought together approximately one hundred of his poems written during this period. One of these poems was chosen for inclusion in the seventh imperial anthology, the Senzaishu. Chōmei was also encouraged by Kamo no Shigeyasu, the head Shinto priest in charge of a shrine farther up the river, and by the celebrated poet-priest Shun'e. Shun'e held monthly poetry meetings attended by a large and diverse group of officials, warriors, and priests; many of their sessions are recounted in the Mumyōshō. While in his thirties Chōmei built and lived in a simple hut, evidence, according to scholars, that he was already turning away from materialism and gradually embracing the tenets of Buddhism. Chōmei continued to enter poetry contests, remained active on the periphery of the court, and was occasionally honored with the acceptance of his poems for various anthologies. His rather inferior social position of fifth rank caused him to be looked down upon by persons of higher ranking, but he impressed the cloistered emperor Gotoba, who, beginning in the year 1200, included his works in prestigious anthologies and poetry contests, and appointed him to the Bureau of Poetry to work on the compilation of the Shinkokinshū. In 1204 Chōmei was devastated when passed over for a position at a shrine. Although Emperor Gotoba offered him a specially created, comparable position, Chomei would not be consoled and abandoned his court life, moving to the mountains of Ohara, a favored destination for Buddhists. There he adopted the Buddhist name of Ren'in. He spent five years in Ohara before moving to the village of Hino. In Hino, on the mountain of Toyoma, Chōmei built a ten-foot-square hut, as described in the Hōjōki, in which he lived the life of a recluse until his death in 1216.
Major Works
Chōmei's Mumyōshō is notable on at least two levels: first, as a learned discussion of the history of Japanese poetry and of the Japanese poetic sense at the turn of the twelfth century, a time of great transition; and second, as a collection of gossipy anecdotes about the inner workings of the court, particularly with respect to the judging of poetry contests. The Hōjōki is generally considered Chōmei's masterwork, written after he had largely forsaken worldly ambitions. The Hosshinshū (circa 1215) is a collection of 102 tales illustrating Buddhist values. Chōmei's Iseki (circa 1186), a travel diary, is no longer extant.
Critical Reception
Thomas Blenman Hare calls Chomei "one of the shapers of the intellectual world of medieval Japan." Hare also notes some of the many different ways Chōmei is viewed by critics: as an "enlightened and well-rounded sort of Buddhist epicurean," as a "tireless empiricist," and as a "troubled and distracted" individual. Marian Ury provides some literary-historical background on Chōmei's major works and contends that the persona of the poet depicted in the Hōjōki is a cultivated one: "the Hōjōki, despite its apparent simplicity, is a self-conscious literary production in which the author's depiction of himself in his retirement could scarcely escape being shaped by the romantic image of the carefree and negligent Taoist recluse, so familiar to well-educated Japanese of the time through Chinese poetry." Hilda Katō notes that Chōmei's circumstances influenced his perceptions: "Kamo no Chōmei, who belonged to the circle of poets of the Shinkokinshū, was neither an aristocrat nor a samurai. His position enabled him to observe with greater objectivity than the aristocrats the decline of the old regime and its aesthetic world; he was at the same time more acutely aware than any other literary figure of the misery of the people in the streets of the capital." William R. LaFleur discusses the central paradox of the Hōjōki: that Chōmei found himself so attached to his reclusive life in his hut that he had traded one attachment, the world of the court, for another, the world of the hermit. J. M. Dixon draws parallels between Chōmei's poetry and William Wordsworth's poetic observations of nature, while Sasha Hoare explores how Basil Bunting, a disciple of Ezra Pound, benefited by translating Chōmei.
Principal Works
Kamo no Chōmei shu (poetry) 1181
Iseki (travel diary) c. 1186
Mumyōshō (prose) after 1211
Hōjōki (memoir) 1212
Hosshinshū (short stories) c. 1215
The Ten Foot Square Hut and Tales of the Heike (translated by A. L. Sadler) 1928
An Account of My Hut (translated by Donald Keene) 1955; published in Anthology of Japanese Literature
Mumyōshō (translated by Hilda Katō) 1968; published in journal Monumenta Nipponica
"Recluses and Eccentric Monks: Tales from the Hosshinshū" (translated by Marian Ury) 1972; published in journal Monumenta Nipponica
"Selections from the Hosshinshu" (translated by Royall Tyler) 1987; published in Japanese Tales
Record of the Ten-Foot-Square-Hut [Hōjōki] (translated by Burton Watson) 1994; published in Four Huts: Asian Writings on the Simple Life
Hōjōki: Visions of a Torn World (translated by David Jenkins and Yasuhiko Moriguchi) 1996
J. M. Dixon (lecture date 1892)
SOURCE: Dixon, J. M. "Chômei and Wordsworth: A Literary Parallel." Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan 20 (1893): 193-204.
[In the following essay, originally delivered as a lecture in 1892, Dixon compares and contrasts Chōmei's poetry to that of William Wordsworth.]
There are few countries upon which nature has lavished so much beauty as Japan, and her inhabitants have not shown themselves heedless of their privileges. In the domain of art the beauties of nature have been reproduced by Japanese artists in a way that has delighted the world, and effected a revolution in Western ideas of what constitutes beauty in ornament. In the domain of literature the...
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Karel Jan Hora (essay date 1906)
SOURCE: Hora, Karel Jan. "Notes on Kamo Chômei's Life and Work." Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan 34a (1906): 45-8.
[In the following essay, Hora offers biographical information on Chōmei.]
In Vol. XX. Part II. of the Transactions (1893) there are two articles "Chōmei and Wordsworth—A literary parallel" and Description of my Hut both by Mr. J. M. Dixon, dealing with Kamo Chōmei and his Hōjōki—and these few lines are intended to add something to the information given by these articles.
CHōMEI'S LIFE
Concerning the time of Chōmei's birth nothing is known with certainty, even...
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Hilda Katō (essay date 1968)
SOURCE: Kato, Hilda. "The Mumyōshō of Kamo no Chōmei and Its Significance in Japanese Literature." Monumenta Nipponica 23, nos. 3-4 (1968): 321-49.
[In the following essay, Katō examines Chōmei's ideas concerning poets and poetry. Some footnotes refer to appendices and tables not reprinted here.]
Before Japan was exposed to the overwhelming influence of continental civilization, the Japanese had a language fundamentally different from the Chinese, an indigenous religion called Shinto, and a distinctive hierarchical social system. The Japanese ruling clan, aware of Chinese advanced...
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Marian Ury (essay date summer 1972)
SOURCE: Ury, Marian. "Recluses and Eccentric Monks: Tales from the Hosshinshu by Kamo no Chōmei." Monumenta Nipponica 27, no. 2 (summer 1972): 149-73.
[In the following excerpt, Ury provides background for the Hosshinshū.]
In the last decades of the twelfth century Japan was ravaged by earthquake, famine, pestilence and civil war. The burden of these repeated disasters, both natural and man-made, fell doubtless most heavily on the common people, but among the sufferers were also members of the aristocracy, little able to withstand or comprehend fully the forces of social upheaval that threatened their wealth, authority and even physical safety. Men of all...
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William R. LaFleur (essay date 1983)
SOURCE: LaFleur, William R. "Chōmei as Hermit: Vimalakirti in the Hōjō-ki." In The Karma of Words: Buddhism and the Literary Arts in Medieval Japan, pp. 107-15. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1983.
[In the following essay, LaFleur explores the role of the Hōjōki in the development of Mahayana Buddhism.]
Should storms, as may well happen, Drive you to anchor a week In some old harbour-city Of Ionia, then speak With her witty scholars, men Who have proved there cannot be Such a place as Atlantis: Learn their logic, but notice How its subtlety betrays Their enormous simple grief; Thus they...
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Ward Geddes (essay date summer 1987)
SOURCE: Geddes, Ward. "The Courtly Model: Chōmei and Kiyomori in Jikkinsho." Monumenta Nipponica 42, no. 2 (summer 1987): 157-66.
[In the following essay, Geddes examines how Chōmei is portrayed in the Jikkinsho collection.]
Compiled in 1252, Jikkinshō is a collection of short tales, or setsuwa, that generally touch on incidents in the lives of famous men in Chinese and Japanese history. Its unknown compiler states that his intention is to produce a sourcebook of moral and social conduct for young men. Apparently written for the youth of the newly rising military families and lesser provincial aristocrats, Jikkinshō sets out...
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Thomas Blenman Hare (essay date 1989)
SOURCE: Hare, Thomas Blenman. "Reading Kamo no Chōmei." Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies 49, no. 1 (1989): 173-228.
[In the following essay, Hare discusses Chōmei's writings, noting that scholars disagree on how best to approach his work.]
The only extant scrap of Kamo no Chōmei's handwriting is a brief note in kanbun, now in a private collection. The some thirty characters on the page, in grass script in a pleasing but slightly busy hand, must have been written unselfconsciously and with little prior deliberation or aesthetic pretense; the note is simply a receipt for the now unknown borrower of seven bamboo sudare: "Of the seven screens, you...
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Sasha Hoare (essay date 1997)
SOURCE: Hoare, Sasha. "'A Tricky Turn': Basil Bunting and Kamo no Chōmei." PN Review 24, no. 1 (1997): 39-42.
[In the following essay, Hoare examines Basil Banting's translattion of Chōmei, commenting on how the experience enriched Banting's other translations.]
Basil Bunting's translation of Kamo no Chōmei's Hōjōki was written in 1932, during the five-year period in which he lived in Rapallo, in close proximity to Ezra Pound. As is widely acknowledged, Pound's influence on Bunting was profound, and the older writer's theory and practice of translation played a significant part in shaping the ideas and experiments of his younger 'disciple' or...
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Rajyashree Pandey (essay date 1998)
SOURCE: Pandey, Rajyashree. "Kamo no Chōmei: Court Poet and Buddhist Priest." In Writing and Renunciation in Medieval Japan: The Works of the Poet-Priest Kamo no Chōmei, pp. 56-81. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Center for Japanese Studies, University of Michigan, 1998.
[In the following essay, Pandey provides an overview of Chōmei's life and development as a poet.]
While little is known about the lives of many well-known writers of the Heian and Kamakura periods, Chōmei is something of an exception. Genealogies provide valuable information about the Kamo family, and the diaries and literary works of his contemporaries on occasion speak directly of Chōmei's personality or...
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Further Reading
Bundy, Roselee. "Santai Waka: Six Poems in Three Modes." Monumenta Nipponica 49, no. 2 (summer 1994): 197-227.
Provides an overview and analysis of the Santai Waka.
———. "Santai Waka: Six Poems in Three Modes: Part 2." Monumenta Nipponica 49, no. 3 (autumn 1994): 261-86.
Provides further analysis of the Santai Waka.
Kato, Shuichi. "The Second Turning Point." In A History of Japanese Literature: The First Thousand Years, pp. 207-66. London: The Macmillan Press, 1979.
Kato notes Chōmei's keen observational abilities and...
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Hi all, I recently got back from a trip to Northern Italy (Torino), and took some pictures of the pizza I had there. All of these are from the city of Torino. The second one (Gramsci) I saw they were using flour from a 50lb red bag marked "Farina 00". I redid the links since it looks like you can't link externally to images.They are in this order:Sfashion Cafe (VPN-Certified) - BufalaGramsci - CipollaSfashion Cafe (VPN-Certified) - BufalaRossopomodoro - Bufala


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The "Magic" page I did in the car coming home. It has book text, gel pen, magazine cutouts, stamp pad ink, charcoal and watersoluable crayons.
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The "Magic" page I did in the car coming home. It has book text, gel pen, magazine cutouts, stamp pad ink, charcoal and watersoluable crayons.
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I really love your pages! Love them.ReplyDelete
Hi! Nice to meet you fellow blog hopper. :) These pages look great! I don't know how you could do that in the car. I get car sick even by looking down to change the radio station. :)ReplyDelete
Oh this is such a pretty and 'tweet' page! i just love it...the soft colours and the message!ReplyDelete
be yourself..that's sort of what my journal entry for the day was....
you'll have to come see me too!
...it's so nice to meet a fellow artist!
I'm now following your blog...
and I've added the LINKY LIST to my sidebar!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Great pages! May the five new trees flourish!ReplyDelete
nice to visit your blog and to meet your artReplyDelete
what a lovely blog so much eye candy. so glad I found you through the blog hop. are they not fun.ReplyDelete
Your visual journal pages are gorgeous! I've totally enjoyed this bloghopping - the talent is amazing :)ReplyDelete
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Hi me again!ReplyDelete
i'm so happy that you came over to my blog to see me....!!!!
hope you enjoyed the visit and will pop in often...i'll be sure to leave my 'screen' door open for you! lol
ciao bella
creative carmelina
your journal pages are adorable and very pleasant to the eyeReplyDelete
I just found you through the art blog hop. Your journal pages are all wonderful. And I so agree with the Be Yourself page.ReplyDelete
I found you by way of the art blog; it's wonderful...I love your journal pages...such pretty colors...ReplyDelete
I've just stumbled across your blog the the blog hop. I love these pages, especially the "Be Yourself" one, something I'm getting used to at the moment :)ReplyDelete
Hi Rita,ReplyDelete
I also found you on Blog Hop. Your work is lovely. I really like these journal pages and am amazed that you could do them in the car! Anyway, I wanted to say hello, I am also in the Phx. area. Way to go planting trees in June, that is dedication!


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Some months back I ordered from Yunnan Sourcing and one of my samples was a silver plastic foil bag of sheng from 2013. It identifies as "2013 Tunnan Sourcing Mang Fei Mountain Old Arbor Raw Pu-erh Tea cake".
I'd actually intended to ask about it at the time, but it migrated it's way into the back back of the tea cabnet. It's still in the foil bag, which is pretty obviously not conducive to aging, but I'm not sure that's what I should even try and do with this - there isn't much TO age.
Were it older, I'd give it a go and see if the parent cake might be worth procuring. But while I've never actually had "new" sheng, I've heard it is bascially just really harsh green tea and I don't know if it would be worthwhile to taste it and make any kind of evaluation about the parent cake - which itself wouldn't be good for at least another 10 years.
So, Pu-er regulars, what do you usually do with such young samples? Is this swap fodder, or a golden learning opportunity?


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PHOTOS: Queer Rising Hosts New York Vigil For TX Lesbian Couple Mollie Olgin And Mary Chapa
We were shocked and saddened by the news that lesbian couple Mollie Olgin and Mary Chapa had been brutally shot and left for dead. (Olgin did indeed die from her injuries.) But we find comfort in the fact that, all across the country, LGBT people and allies held vigils and rallies for the two young women.
Sunday evening in Manhattan, the grassroots group Queer Rising invited members of the public to come to Union Square and share in their grief—and in hope that Chapa will make a speedy recovery. Drawing 75-100 people the event was politically tinged, with memorial candles illuminating protest signs confronting callous attacks on the queer community. Let's hope we quickly get to a time where such vigils are a thing of the past.
Click through for images from the Queer Rising vigil for Mollie Olgin and Mary Chapa in New York. Below, a similar vigil for the girls in West Hollywood.
Photos: Melissa Klecker
We don't know if this was a hate crime. That is possible but it's also possible that this was a gang related shooting or it could've been done by a jealous lesbian lover who may have hired a hitman to do a murder for hire where 1 gets killed & another wounded. This will offend but another possibility is that both lesbians were drug junkies who were shot by a drug seller in a drug deal which went bad. Until some1 is arrested & it's proven who did it, we can't assume it's a hate crime. Finally as admitted in another post, I am glad I'm homophobic as I believe gay/lesbian sexual behaviors are comparable to drug junkyism & I would make it crime to do sex change maimings. Abolish sex changes.Jul 3, 2012 at 7:42 am · @Reply ·
"Could've been done by a jealous lesbian lover who may have hired a hitman to do a murder for hire where 1 gets killed & another wounded."
Little tip. Stop watching those L&O SVU marathons.
Whenever we hear Cyndi Lauper sing "True Colors", we must sing a little louder along with her. The gun cowards who bullleted Mary and Mollie, in the face of pristine lesbian love, is a shot in all lesbian hearts; but, this is where the muscle for justice will have to rise. Thanks to the candles at the vigil. We will have to make courage out of this tragedy.
@dee-dee: Dee-Dee, I don't watch much TV, I don't have cable TV, so what are L&O, SVU marathons ? But honestly, we don't know the motive of this shooting. If it turns out both lesbians were drug junkies who were shot by a drug seller in a drug deal which went bad, it wouldn't be surprising & for all that's known, the shooter didn't know the 2 were lesbians. If the cops arrest the shooter & it's proven why it was done, then we'll know more.
Boy, that reverend was creepy looking!
@snowisfun: What do sex change maimings have to do with Gays and Lesbians. You should write about that in a medical blog. You don't seem to know what Gay and Lesbian even means. Also your religious opinions about sexuality have no place here. This is about a vigil for two teenagers who were shot. That's a crime period. And thier extended family is memorializing one, and praying for recovery of the other. You beleive in prayer don't you "snowisfun"? So why don't you try being part of the solution and not part of the problem. In the meantime, please stop using the same tactics that the Westboro Baptist Church uses to disrupt peoples lives, rather than lift people up like TRUE Christians are called upon to do?
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@Mr-DJ: It's no surprise you would call go into religion but I'm NOT a Judeo-Christian. I'm a non-religious person who sees something wrong with sex change maimings & with gay/lesbian, I use old fashioned definition-people who knowingly & willfully have same sex beahviors. Sexual orientation that you talk about is a small topic because my view is that even if sexual orientation doesn't change, it's best for people not to do gay/lesbian sexual activities. Please don't lecture me on Christianity when that's not my faith & know that there are non-religious people who are against gay/lesbian activities. But with this case to repeat, we don't know why these 2 lesbians were shot. If cops find out who did this & it's proven why it was done, then we'll know. But until we know why, we can't rule out possibilities. It's possible the killer didn't know the 2 were lesbians when he shot them especially if it was done by stranger.
@snowisfun: basically what your saying is that you choose to reject faith because you dont feel it, which is fine, but you cling to those views in regards to homosexuality and transgender because they are 'old fashioned' and therefore 'tried and true.' yet homosexuality has existed for as long as people have, even if you go into a lack of reproduction from it that fact remains as has transgender and hermaphroditism (i know its a dated term but it fits the bill) and as such are as equally 'old fashioned'.
behavior can be willful, it can also be not-medical fact. in regards to who a person has sex with, yeah one can choose to lie to oneself and the world and engage in sex acts with people they dont find attractive, people do it all the time and all it does is make everyone unhappy or they can choose to be disconnected from people on a fundamental and intimate level(not to say sex is the only means of that connection) and still perpetuate the same cycle of destruction and abuse that exists. that is stupidity in action. on transgender, it is a long drawn out process to even get to the point where surgery is an option here, lots of counseling and testing.
you equate gay to drug addiction, while many gays are subject to various addictions they are not the same at all. addiction can be psychological or biological in nature, depending on the drug in question. if it is psychological the person perceives a false need for a drug because of how it makes them feel, if it is biological the body is usually damaged or altered in some way that a real need is created sometimes that can be fixed.
loving/attraction to someone of the same sex or gender(they are not the same and are not really interchangeable) is neither a perceived need nor is it a damaged state leading to action(jnukie behavior). it is a thing that is generally unaccepted in society (which creates 90% or more of the problem issues) that we have no choice in, people dont choose to be straight any more than people choose to be gay. if it was considered the non issue that it should be for people to love one another regardless of the sex/gender of that individual then a majority of the social problems you equate 'gay' to will simply vanish.
those problems(drug abuse and junkie behavior) also come up when you have traditional culture and values systematically eradicated as well. gay is not the same thing as addiction and junkie behaviors. it is well documented and proven. any view of them equating is willful ignorance.
@brian: on the systematic eradication of culture and values i mention, i am not talking about evolving values but the systematic destruction of the culture and value systems of an ethnic group(as a primary example).
@snowisfun: You are correct 'Snowisfun' – I just assumed you had a religious affiliation, as that is usually the only reason anyone can come up with to use against Gays. Even though that is not a legitmate reason. For those like you that do not have that religious affiliation, I accept that you have an "Opinion" about Gays/Lesbians due to a lack of familiarity / understanding. But I am not sure why you would feel the need to SUGGEST that we suppress our natural emotional and physical needs that match exactly those of the non-gay population.
We were ALL created and/or evolved with these emotions and needs, and they are quite necessary. They are as natural to me as a Gay person, as they are to you as (I assume) a non-gay person.
What WOULD be wrong for me to do, is to lie to everyone, including myself, and PRETEND to be straight just so I can act on those feelings. And those actions would then also be lies. They would be of no use to me, and I would be cheating the other person. It would be un-natural for me.
And why would I EVER do such a thing just because people I don't even know, think I should. I was born free, I was born Gay, this is MY life. Has nothing to do with you, and no one should even have the right to put to a vote of the majority about any aspect of it.
I am gald that you agree with me that this event with these two girls should be the focus here. And I am glad that you agree with me that we do not even know if it is related to their sexuality. These were the points I brought up, and questioned YOU – about this not being the proper forum for YOUR comments. That was part of my whole response.
The other question you have never really answered is how does "sex-change maiming" in any way have anything to do with this event, or with Gays and Lesbians for that matter. I am thinking you have a GRAVE LACK OF UNDERSTANDING about all of these subjects, judging by your comments.
TO BRIAN: (if you are reading these responses) – Thanks
I would like to ask 'snowisfun' when he decided to be straight (assuming he is) since he probably thinks that was a bridge that all people have to cross at some point in our lives. I would like to know when/what that point was, and what HIS thought process was in making that big "DECISION". What were the options on both sides that he actually considered.
I would also like to understand why people who belive it is a choice, think we would ever CHOOSE to be Gay knowing what torture one goes through, years of trying to accept within ones self that we ARE Gay, being ostricized by society, being bullied to the point of suicide (the cause of 30% of all teen suicides).
QUESTION: If I don't like to eat liver, as most people do not, but you DO like liver… I might say I do not UNDERSTAND how you can eat it, but I would never say "I think you should stop eating it." And I would never try to stop you from having the RIGHT to eat liver by having everyone else vote on it, and say the majority rules. As long as you are not trying to eat the liver out of my own body, it should be no business of mine that you go to a restauarnt and order liver.
@Mr-DJ: My answers to you & Brian. Hermaphrodites are a physical deformity & not part of this discussion. Talking about transexuality, & I believe they should make it a crime to do sex change maimings as I'm against maiming a man to make him a fake woman or in some cases maiming a woman to make her a fake man because they think they're of another sex just as I'm against trying to make a Black person White or viceversa because they think they're of another race. They must cure or @least better treat Gender Dysphoria (GID), not mutilate some1. It's for the same reason that if a man thinks he was born a dog, I would oppose trying to turn him into a fake dog by surgically maiming his voice to bark like & surgically putting fake tail.
With homosexuality/lesbianism, I don't believe gays/lesbians choose their orientation but orientation is minor topic. Even if sexual orientation doesn't change, it's best for people not to do gay/lesbian activities-be celibate. I'm also against anal sex straight or homo & if oral sex disappeared, then I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Sex must be limited to penis/vaginal sex between man & woman or if oral happens, it must be woman giving man head only.
Why do people turn out gay/lesbian incl. possibly this lesbian couple who was shot? Again, I use sexual behavior not orientation do define gay/lesbian which is knowingly & willfully taking part in same sex activities. There are people who are gay/lesbian by sexual behavior definition because perhaps sex abuse esp. repeated homosexual rape in youth messed up mind that they do same sex behaviors. These people may not be homosexual/lesbian by orientation but they're homo/lesbian by sexual behavior definition-the old fashioned 1. Then there are people who take part in gay/lesbian sexual behaviors because homosexuality is true orientation perhaps because of birth defect or hormonal defect, but they've not conclusively proven homosexuality/lesbianism is inborn. Unsure if these 2 lesbians who were shot are lesbians because they are by sexual behavior definition because they were victims of childhood sex abuse though lesbianism isn't their true orientation or if these 2 lesbians are lesbians because lesbianism is their true orientation.
I compare homosexual/lesbian sexual behaviors to heart attacks. Some people get heart attacks because they eat poorly & don't exercise & then some people get heart attacks because they have a bad gene set. If in the future they found a cure for homosexuality/lesbianism be it shot, pill or surgery, then I wouldn't lose sleep if gay/lesbian sexual behaviors disappered. I don't expect gay/lesbian sexual behaviors, anal sex cunnilingus & analingus to disappear anytime soon but if a cure is discovered in the future, then that's fine with me. Keeping it on topic why these 2 lesbians believed they were lesbians (1 survived) would make discussion on are they lesbians by sexual behavior definition though lesbianism isn't orientation or did they do lesbian activities because lesbianism is true orientation. Whatever the case, sexual orientation is a moot point. & yes, straight people do choose to be straight via sexual behavior definition. If a person of straight orientation dies a 40 year old virgin, then he is neither straight nor homo because he never had sex.
you previously compared homosexual behavior to drug addiction, now you are comparing it to a heart attack. the drug/junkie thing i can kind of but not really see as many gays do suffer from addiction (disproportionately)-as do many straights. knowing what is medically/biologically going on during a 'heart attack' there is no basis of comparison-even in analogy. a body can be predisposed to having circulatory and heart conditions that can lead to, with other factors, 'heart attack' among other issues. the same cannot be said for homosexuality, heterosexuality or sex.
although, one's orientation can be considered a predisposition and is by no means a moot point (which you are obviously rejecting and minimizing because you cannot counter in argument). while you are correct that science has not shown a single factor as being why someone is homosexual v heterosexual or something else, the evidence overwhelmingly states that it is not something that can be chosen by anyone in anyway. their future choices of behaviors are entirely a separate, albeit majorly influenced, fact.
the mere fact of one choosing to not engage in sexual activity and behaviors with another person simply means that, nothing more and it does not define a person as sexually neutral in any way behaviorally or otherwise that is a logical fallacy and a misuse of behavioral definition. at most you can say that person chose to not engage in explicit sex with another. the body and mind do sex more or less regardless of the will of the individual up to a point, it cannot be stopped or prevented and the fodder used in those processes are the relevant factors in that individuals sexuality.
the specific sex acts you mention are as hetero as any other sexual behavior. limiting sexual activity to penis/vagina intercourse, is puritanical (which was and is cultish and has never been mainstream and is historically proven unmaintainable in at large society) and not at all 'old fashioned' (you are using 'o.f.' as a justification which is historically and factually flawed and has already been addressed, to continue using it shows us who you are). making it ok, even if only begrudgingly, for a woman to do oral sex upon a man and not a man on a woman is ridiculous (it is equally ridiculous for either man or woman to be not allowed such activity on a consenting individual of the same sex); it implies specifically, that a woman is less than a man because its 'ok' for him to ask for something she cannot so he gets more and is, thereby, more. i personally find it childish in nature to limit oneself like this, it denies the sexual power of other activities and here i am not referring to directly sexual acts. we as individuals are free and should all be free, everywhere, to engage in whatever sex acts we personally choose to engage in without judgement or duress and if they include a consenting other party/or more then hallelujah! the only reasonable limitations are for social order and should not abridge our unalienable rights and even those should be regularly challenged.
and here we go with the 'they were turned gay' crap. rape has significant impact upon an individual including causing confusion; IT DOES NOT, however, in any way, 'make' a person gay, period, EVER. again, extremely well documented. sex acts are still sex acts and a rape victim suffering from psycho-sexual trauma will suffer that regardless of who they have sex with, and it is possible i may have misused 'psycho-sexual trauma' here but i believe my intended point is clear.
on the transsex issue (which culturally includes hermaphrodites), i agree that better treatment is needed, however, not of the variety you do. we as individuals all have the right of self-determination (how else can one live a life, free and in pursuit of happiness?). assuming that it is not an insanity such as believing oneself to be of another species (which is possible in some individuals), hence the many years process of transsexual therapy and diagnosis, it is not my right or yours or of any other party to interfere in that persons self determination. absolutely, question it, especially in extreme irreversible massively life altering situations, and challenge it for veracity; if after it is made clear the individual is not suffering from something that forces them believe as they do, if after they have checked the hormone balance, body structure (for damage) the individual still feels and has lived as a person of the opposed sex for a time and if in that time they have improved in their quality of life as a result, who are we as a society to deny them that better happier life when that pursuit is a fundamental unalienable right and if found (by anyone) should be fostered by all – assuming that happier life is not found in the wanton slaughter and destruction of others.
what those two people engaged in sexually with one another (regardless of why they were doing it) prior to the shooting is moot because that is their personal business. i assume they identified themselves as a couple and if that was a factor in them getting shot will be revealed. to discuss this shooting without information is stupidity in action so this is all i am going to say on it.
this is the last time i will respond to you mr snowisfun. it is plain where further interaction will go. it is a pity.
@brian: Well, gay/lesbian sexual beahviors is comparable to BOTH drug junkyism & heart attacks. Gay/lesbian sexual behaviors are useless. But denying the link between childhood sex abuse (especially repeated homosexual rape in youth) & homosexual behavior in adulthood is dishonest. 33% of gays report homosexual rape in youth. If homosexual rape in youth hadn't happened, then many wouldn't have taken part in gay activities. If a kid lives in high crime neighborhood & sees gang violence, the likelihood is more that he kid will be a gangster when he becomes an adult. The same can be said with gay/lesbian sexual behaviors & to deny this is dishonest. With oral sex, if that disappeared, then that's fine with me.
If a cure for GID is discovered, then we'll hear more of how science has been wasted all these years mutilating people to make them fakes. Most transexuals were sexually abused so sex abuse is a major cause of transexuality. Sex change mutilations & hormone injections destroy the body. Many transexuals are drug junkies who mix heroin & other drugs with the hormone shots. Make it a crime to do sex changes. Having laws against sex change maimings is same as having laws against crack junkyism.
With this lesbian couple, again we don't know the motives. But if it's true that either or both of these lesbians were sexually abused when they were girls, then it's possible they do lesbian sexual behaviors because of this. I have never heard a straight person blame sex abuse for them doing straight behaviors, yet I sometimes hear homos&lesbians blame bad things such as sex abuse for gay/lesbian behaviors. With this shooting, no, we don't know why it was done & can speculate. But denying the link between childhood sex abuse & homosexual/lesbian activities in adulthood is dishonest because some people do turn out gay/lesbian behaviorally speaking because of sex abuse.


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Skip to comments.New Yorkers in fuel scramble as storm-hit pumps dry up
Posted on 10/31/2012 4:08:16 PM PDT by Hojczyk
Drivers and homeowners scrambled to secure fuel for their cars and generators in the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday as storm-hit gasoline stations started to run dry.
More than half of all gasoline service stations in the New York City area and New Jersey were shut because of depleted fuel supplies and power outages, frustrating attempts to restore normal life, industry officials said.
Reports of long lines, dark stations and empty tanks circulated across the region. Some station owners were unable to pump fuel due to a lack of power, while others quickly ran their tanks dry because of increased demand and logistical problems in delivering fresh supplies.
The lack of working gasoline stations is likely to compound travel problems in the region, with the New York City subway system down until at least Thursday and overland rail and bus services severely disrupted.
Homeowners and businesses relying on back-up generators during the power cuts, including many Wall Street banks in lower Manhattan, may also run short of fuel.
"I don't have any lights and need this gasoline for my generator," said Abdul Rahim Anwar at a Getty service station in Gowanus, Brooklyn, as he put two full jerry cans into his trunk.
Tempers flared as a queue of at least 30 cars spilled down the street, with drivers blaring horns, shouting and getting out of their cars. Pump attendant Nadim Amid said the station had already run out of regular gasoline and only had a tiny amount of super unleaded and diesel left.
One driver, a doctor who asked not to be named, said she had driven all the way across New York City from New Jersey, where half of all businesses and homes are still without power.
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Things are going to deteriorate fast when people start fighting for survival.
Same thing happened here in Florida...Most stations now have a generator to run the pumps...but you need cash...no power no credit cards
Give 'em all free Volts, Barry...
No offense to anyone who tried to be prepared by purchasing a generator after Hurricane Irene last year, but this situation exposes one of the flaws of that kind of planning. Maybe next year we'll have thousands of people installing gasoline tanks in their backyards, too.
Road Warrior scenario. People think I'm on crack when I say it.
This proves I'm not. And it only took 2 days for it to begin with the knowledge that it's a temporary thing. Imagine when the SHTF with NO end in sight.
That generator tri fuel kit I bought is looking better and better all the time.
Having worked in the industry..most standby generators in commercial applications only have a fuel supply for a temporary power outage. Once it gets to be three days to a week, they need resupply. Most of the time diesel generators don't fail..they either run out of fuel..or have flat batteries when they are supposed to start. Many building codes and zoning laws just don't let them keep enough fuel on site.
no station in New Jersey or New York has a generator.
that would be self reliant and yankees depend on government for life
Maybe next year well have thousands of people installing gasoline tanks in their backyards, too.
Noooo. EPA won't let 'em. Sunlight or wind power and battteries made by Hussein donors.
Don't you understand?
Diesel is easier and safer to store and use. I'd pay extra for a diesel generator.
Solar power combined with extreme conservation looks good for at least a few years - barring the incursion of rovers.
Plan item #1: DON'T tell the EPA.
Nature has a way of over-riding the best laid plans sometimes.
If the human beings in the NYC/NJ area do not have power restored by the weekend, they are going to have daggers in their eyes when they go to the voting booths on Tuesday.
Obama might look like a hero today, waddling arm-and-arm down the Atlantic City boardwalk with Chris Christie (Look! They unplugged the slot machines at Harrah's!). But he's going to be a horses's ass when it's the weekend and millions of human beings are still waiting for their power to come back on and for the water to get pumped out of their basements.
Really not a bad plan for emergency backup. I couldn't begin to afford a whole house solution, but have 1,000 amp hour battery bank powered by solar available. I try to keep ample gasoline for the generators as well but get fatigued over time and fail to refill. Will have to force myself going into the winter season now. Have a gallon of Stabil on hand LOL to treat it.
I agree with that and have 1999 diesel fuel still stored that my bug-out van seems to start and run on just fine (it has been treated with PRI-D). There has not been any significant bacterial growth and apart from some inevitable acidity, seems to be perfectly usable. However, I certainly wouldn't recommend putting it in a new rig except in dire emergency.
Plan Item #3. Put the tank(s) in the garage rafters or tunnel out through the garage floor.
This will certainly become a case study for prepping. Not many people can just buy land out in the country where they can grow their own food. They are in the city because that is where they work. This is the more relistic prepping scenario.
Propane is even better. Tanks can be buried, no transfer or pumping required, and you can also run your propane furnace, gas logs, stove, etc off it if need be.
Plus propane absolutely does not degrade, diesel will grow stuff if not treated at regular intervals, and propane isn't prone to picking up water.
Yep, stocked with that, too. 100 gal LPG tank outside house for water heater/fireplace and many small tanks, but hard to keep track of all the hose adapters and things over the years.
The one time I had to make an adapter was when the big tank ran out LOL and I had to run the house off small tanks. My truck is equipped with all this stuff also.
As far as the diesel, I do have a spare water-removing-filter for the truck and an almost unused one in it. I know you can use a bactricide on the diesel but then it tends to clog up the filters. But I guess that is better than plugging up the injectors?
I'm not going to try to post anymore tonight. Too many timeouts.
Saw an interview with a guy in NYC and he whined there was no ice and he had perishables that would go bad quickly without it.
Now, if that exchange had happened in FL, the networks would have been all over it and how BUSH let those people done.
Waiting to see what happens over the next few days ...
Thanks , Hank Hill. Lol
I'd pay extra for a natural gas generator hooked up to my natural gas lines here at my house.
I'd pay extra for a natural gas generator hooked up to my natural gas lines here at my house.
Funny you should mention the epa just wait until the regulations come out against rebuilding in storm damaged areas
Funny you should mention the epa just wait until the regulations come out against rebuilding in storm damaged areas
Roger that.
I have a 100 gallon propane tank for my 15KW generator. That usually lasts for 48 hours.
Power outages with Irene and the "halloween snow" of 2011 were just under 48 hours.
Only 5 hours 15 minutes with Sandy.
That's what I did. $1600 for a ChiCom 6.5 KW.
Lost power for 6 days after Irene. It sucked. Luckily I'd filled a barrel with water for the toilets. Without it we'd have had to move in with family that had juice.
This storm the power blipped a few times but held on. I can hear generators across the valley that had power last time but drew the short straw during this storm.
I feel a lot better with 55 gal. of diesel for longevity and safety.
You should be able to have a nat gas line set up for a genset. Many commercial building emergency generators are done this way, and it isn't unusual to have an outdoor grill tied into the gas line, so a genset, small or large would be no different.
Local code may not allow, but.......
As I posted yesterday when people thought Obama would ride in like a knight on a white horse and everybody would adore him and he'd win votes for handling the situation well.
I'm a veteran many storms (60 year old native Floridian) and know that it only takes a day or two for people to start complaining and become disgruntled with the situation and the blame starts to fly and it's usually directed at the government.
Yes it is possible to have a generator that runs on natural gas, We considered it after our electricity was off for over 2 weeks after hurricane Ike 4 years ago. We may do it before next hurricane season. That would be so much better than gasoline or diesel.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (39 votes).
In short: Thouroughly enjoyable, a great cause and lovely atmosphereIn full: A Massive well done and thank you to The Willow Foundation! A super run, great atmosphere, good marshalling, well organised, a joy to be part of.Despite the weather, the support from marshalls, supporters and runners was probably amongst the best I've encountered.Even the weather couldn't spoil this one!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Well organised and enjoyable. All for worthy cause an will do again just let down by poor weather. Hope lots of money raisedDate of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Very good race and location - shame about the weather after about twenty minutes although it was 'refreshing'. Only minor critiscism was the erratic kilometer markers - they didn't seem to be evenly spread. Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Wonderful atmsophere given a great kick start by Bob Wilson and the warm up guy. Shame about the rain at 5k and the hail at about 9k!In full: Good course altough very wet underfoot, no surprise given the monsoon weather! Very well organised, wonderful atmosphere, excellent warm up guy and great support from the spectators and especially the marshalls (I agree with the other reviewer mentioning the 2 ladies at 7.5k who were immensely encouraging!). Definitely come bck next year, hopefully for a crisp sunny day next time pleaseDate of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Great raceIn full: Well done to the Willow Foundation for putting on a great race - excellent organisation (my only gripe wad the km markers all being in the wrong place except the 9k one).To the marhsalls (especially the 2 ladies at around 7.5k), a huge thank you...at least we runners were on the move and not standing in the deluge. You were all fab.I'll be back in 2010!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: If only the rain held off!!!!In full: Great race, great goody bag and great trophy for 2nd place!! weldone organisers and marshalls for braving the weather. Lets hope the sun shines next year.Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: well done, just loose the hail stones and youve got a winner!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: Given the poor weather all runners, officials and organisers should get a prize!Date of review: November 22, 2009
In short: The race had a lovely atmosphere and all of the runners were happy to be supporting the cause. There was quite a lot of support for the Willow Foundation and thanks go to the officials for keeping me going through the wind and rain! Date of review: November 22, 2009
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Could you tell me a typical recipe you would do and how you would incorporate the starter?
Do you add yeast as well as starter or only starter?
When feeding it do you add water and flour?
I believe that once you add even a little topping most folks could not tell the difference between a four-day rise and one that occurred over eight or ten hours.
Getting everything to come together to produce the perfect crust is our holy grail, no?


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In terms of an academic or workplace environment, you shouldn't have any issues being Muslim.
Social challenges in college are the same regardless of which field you are in such as finding a social circle that maybe is not that much into partying etc.
But I've experienced zero discrimination as a Muslim during my time in college and in the workplace.
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ok guys i have worked in a friends pizzeria for nearly a year now training in anticipation of the closing down of my real job (the factory ive worked in for 15 years)(this guys video was not very informative but really funny especially when be the end hes covered in flour and completely legless lol) any help really appreciated. thanks
Ya, and to get exactly 1.6 gr of ADY by shaking it our of a jar. Funny, I always have to use a spoon and even then I am pulling some out or adding a bit. I think we all should reexamine our dough making procedures. This guy has it down.


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Replay on now
Replay on now
yeah, I just opened a beer and am watching it right now.
I love happy endings...
Even though I have the original game on DVR, I still like to watch the NFL Replay because they edit in various comments from coaches and players and delete of the dead space in between plays. It's really done well. Check it out.
Sorry, I didn't see this post when I made mine. Mods please combine.
Loving the replay. Couldn't see the game, so this is welcome.
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