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Calling the saints to mind inspires, or rather arouses in us, above all else, a longing to enjoy their company, so desirable in itself. We long to share in the citizenship of heaven, to dwell with the spirits of the blessed, to join the assembly of patriarchs, the ranks of the prophets, the council of apostles, the great host of martyrs, the noble company of confessors and the choir of virgins.
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Keywords: All Saints, Feast of All Saints, Universal Call to Holiness, sanctity, beatitude, communion of saints, Deacon Keith Fournier
CHESAPEAKE, VA (Catholic Online) - "Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honor of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God." These words are pronounced by priests throughout the world on this Feast of the Solemnity of All Saints. On this Feast we are challenged to remember that all of us are called to holiness as we reflect on the great heroes of the faith. We progress through embracing the stuff of everyday life with living faith. We are all called to be saints.
Our first reading from the Book of Revelation opens our eyes to the Havenly Liturgy. The beloved disciple John, imprisoned on the Island of Patmos, had a "vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: "Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb."
"All the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They prostrated themselves before the throne, worshiped God, and exclaimed: "Amen. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, power, and might be to our God forever and ever. Amen."
"Then one of the elders spoke up and said to me, "Who are these wearing white robes, and where did they come from?" I said to him, "My lord, you are the one who knows." He said to me, "These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress; they have washed their robes and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb." (Rev. 7)
The same beloved disciple wrote letters to the early Church to inspire them to lives of holiness. Our second reading is an excerpt from his first letter: "Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him."
"Beloved, we are God's children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Everyone who has this hope based on him makes himself pure, as he is pure." (1 John 3: 1-13)
This is what holiness is - to become "like Him". It happens as we live our lives in Him and allow Him to live His life in - and through - us every day. We can live immersed in God in a world corrupted by the effects of sin and filled with all of its imperfection. As we struggle against the allure of sin and the reality of evil we can begin to "see Him as He is", progress in the path of holiness and participate in His ongoing work of redemption. This happens as we freely respond to grace.
Our Gospel (Mt. 5: 1-12) reminds us that this path to holiness is also the path to happiness. The word "beatitude" can be translated "happiness". Do we believe that God wants us to be happy? St Josemaria Escriva once wrote, "I am every day more convinced that happiness in Heaven is for those who know how to be happy on earth."
The saints we celebrate are the "great cloud of witnesses" referred to by the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us."Â (Hebrews 12:1)
They inspire us by their lives and deaths. They assist us by their prayers. They call us toward and forward. Our communion with them is not ended by death, because they are alive in Christ. As the Apostle Paul writes "neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom. 8:38, 39)
The early Christians honored the dead and had a special devotion and affection for the martyrs. We have accounts like the Martyrdom of Polycarp from the middle of the second century which set forth the practice:
"Accordingly, we afterwards took up his bones, more precious than the most exquisite jewels, and more pure than gold, and deposited them in a fitting place, so that when being gathered together, as opportunity is allowed us, with joy and rejoicing, the Lord shall grant us to celebrate the anniversary of his martyrdom, both in memory of those who have already finished their course, and for the exercising and preparation of those yet to walk in their steps ".
The Liturgy was celebrated over the bones of the "holy ones", the saints, who gave their lives for Love Himself; Jesus Christ the Savior. This is the origin of our practice of embedding relics in the altar. Christians do not fear death. We view it with the eyes of faith as a change of habitation. The dates of commemorating those who witnessed to the faith by their heroic lives and deaths varied as local communities honored local saints and martyrs. Over time, those Feast days became more universally accepted as the rhythm of the Church Year became more uniform.
The first account we have of honoring all the saints is St Ephrem the Syrian (d. AD 373). The Bishop of Constantinople, St. John Chrysostom (d. AD 407), set aside the first Sunday after Pentecost for this commemoration. The Church of the East still celebrates the Feast on that day. In the Western Church the date may have been on that date but was moved to May 13th. There is some evidence that the move to November 1 came with Pope Gregory III (d. AD 741), and was likely first observed on November 1st in Germany.
The Feast of All Saints is our family Feast Day. In a special way we commemorate those honored by "canonization", the process wherein the Church has acknowledged their sacrificial lives of holiness and holds them up as models and effective intercessors. This celebration is grounded in the ancient Church teaching concerning the Communion of Saints.
Just as we pray for one another, those who have gone on before us pray for us. They are joined to us forever in the communion of love and their prayer is powerful. This ancient and firm belief is attested to in the earliest writings of the Christian tradition. For example, St. Cyril of Jerusalem (AD 350) wrote: "We mention those who have fallen asleep: first the patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, that through their prayers and supplications God would receive our petition... (Catechetical Lecture 23:9).
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains this communion in these words: "Being more closely united to Christ, those who dwell in heaven fix the whole Church more firmly in holiness...They do not cease to intercede with the Father for us...So by their fraternal concern is our weakness greatly helped....as Christian communion among our fellow pilgrims brings us closer to Christ, so our communion with the saints joins us to Christ, from whom as from its fountain and head issues all grace, and the life of the People of God itself: We worship Christ as God's Son; we love the martyrs as the Lord's disciples and imitators, and rightly so because of their matchless devotion towards their king and master. May we also be their companions and fellow disciples (CCC # 956, 957)
One of my favorite readings in the Liturgy of the Hours is from a homily given by an Abbott and Doctor of the Church named Bernard of Clairvaux on this Feast entitled "Let us make haste to our brethren who are awaiting us"
Why should our praise and glorification, or even the celebration of this feast day mean anything to the saints? What do they care about earthly honors when their heavenly Father honors them by fulfilling the faithful promise of the Son? What does our commendation mean to them? The saints have no need of honor from us; neither does our devotion add the slightest thing to what is theirs. Clearly, if we venerate their memory, it serves us, not them. But I tell you, when I think of them, I feel myself inflamed by a tremendous yearning.
Calling the saints to mind inspires, or rather arouses in us, above all else, a longing to enjoy their company, so desirable in itself. We long to share in the citizenship of heaven, to dwell with the spirits of the blessed, to join the assembly of patriarchs, the ranks of the prophets, the council of apostles, the great host of martyrs, the noble company of confessors and the choir of virgins. In short, we long to be united in happiness with all the saints. But our dispositions change. The Church of all the first followers of Christ awaits us, but we do nothing about it. The saints want us to be with them, and we are indifferent. The souls of the just await us, and we ignore them.
Come, brothers, let us at length spur ourselves on. We must rise again with Christ, we must seek the world which is above and set our mind on the things of heaven. Let us long for those who are longing for us, hasten to those who are waiting for us, and ask those who look for our coming to intercede for us. We should not only want to be with the saints, we should also hope to possess their happiness. While we desire to be in their company, we must also earnestly seek to share in their glory. Do not imagine that there is anything harmful in such an ambition as this; there is no danger in setting our hearts on such glory.
When we commemorate the saints we are inflamed with another yearning: that Christ our life may also appear to us as he appeared to them and that we may one day share in his glory. Until then we see him, not as he is, but as he became for our sake. He is our head, crowned, not with glory, but with the thorns of our sins. As members of that head, crowned with thorns, we should be ashamed to live in luxury; his purple robes are a mockery rather than an honor. When Christ comes again, his death shall no longer be proclaimed, and we shall know that we also have died, and that our life is hidden with him. The glorious head of the Church will appear and his glorified members will shine in splendor with him, when he forms this lowly body anew into such glory as belongs to himself, its head.
Therefore, we should aim at attaining this glory with a wholehearted and prudent desire. That we may rightly hope and strive for such blessedness, we must above all seek the prayers of the saints. Thus, what is beyond our own powers to obtain will be granted through their intercession.
By Fr. James Farfaglia
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Feelings of loneliness, but not social isolation, predict dementia onset: results from the Amsterdam Study of the Elderly (AMSTEL)
- Tjalling Jan Holwerda1,2,
- Dorly J H Deeg3,
- Aartjan T F Beekman4,
- Theo G van Tilburg5,
- Max L Stek4,
- Cees Jonker6,
- Robert A Schoevers7
- 1Department of Psychiatry, ARKIN Mental Health Care, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2Department of Psychiatry, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 3EMGO institute LASA, VU University Medical Centre & Longitudinal Ageing Study, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 4Department of Psychiatry, INGEEST Mental Health Care & VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Correspondence to Tjalling Jan Holwerda, Department of Psychiatry, ARKIN Mental Health Care Amsterdam & Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre Amsterdam, AMSTEL/LASA, Van der Boechorststraat 7, PO Box 1081, BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands; tj.holwerda{at}vumc.nl
- Received 21 March 2012
- Revised 3 October 2012
- Accepted 11 October 2012
- Published Online First 10 December 2012
Background Known risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias include medical conditions, genetic vulnerability, depression, demographic factors and mild cognitive impairment. The role of feelings of loneliness and social isolation in dementia is less well understood, and prospective studies including these risk factors are scarce.
Methods We tested the association between social isolation (living alone, unmarried, without social support), feelings of loneliness and incident dementia in a cohort study among 2173 non-demented community-living older persons. Participants were followed for 3 years when a diagnosis of dementia was assessed (Geriatric Mental State (GMS) Automated Geriatric Examination for Computer Assisted Taxonomy (AGECAT)). Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between social isolation and feelings of loneliness and the risk of dementia, controlling for sociodemographic factors, medical conditions, depression, cognitive functioning and functional status.
Results After adjustment for other risk factors, older persons with feelings of loneliness were more likely to develop dementia (OR 1.64, 95% CI 1.05 to 2.56) than people without such feelings. Social isolation was not associated with a higher dementia risk in multivariate analysis.
Conclusions Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with an increased risk of clinical dementia in later life and can be considered a major risk factor that, independently of vascular disease, depression and other confounding factors, deserves clinical attention. Feelings of loneliness may signal a prodromal stage of dementia. A better understanding of the background of feeling lonely may help us to identify vulnerable persons and develop interventions to improve outcome in older persons at risk of dementia.


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Before nuking microwave popcorn, consider what�s lurking inside the bag.
When you enter a movie theater and the distinct, buttery aroma of popcorn comes wafting through the air, it�s enough to make your mouth water. Although it smells delicious, those buttery fumes may be harming your health.�Accumulating evidence suggests that microwave popcorn�in spite of its reputation as a healthy snack�contains a number of troublesome carcinogens and toxic chemicals. �We think microwave popcorn is one of the healthiest snack foods available because it�s low in calories,� says Vani Hari, an organic living expert, food activist and founder of FoodBabe.com. �But in reality, there are a number of frightening ingredients in microwave popcorn.� One such ingredient is diacetyl, a butter-flavoring agent found in manufactured popcorns, baked goods and candies. A 2012 study from the Chemical Research in Toxicology found that diacetyl (DA) may trigger Alzheimer�s disease by exacerbating the buildup of damaging proteins in the human brain. What�s more, the compound has been linked to lung damage in occupational factory workers. When large amounts of diacetyl vapors are inhaled, it can lead to a rare, debilitating and often-fatal respiratory condition called bronchilitis obliterans, also known as �popcorn workers� lung.� �If you translate that, it means that it literally obliterates the bronchial passages,� explains Celeste Monforton DrPH, MPH, one of the authors of a provocative case study on the prevalence of popcorn workers� lung. Since 2007, at the behest of consumers, many major popcorn manufacturers�including Orville Redenbacher, Act II, Pop Secret and Jolly Time�removed diaceytl from their microwave popcorn formulas. Some experts have raised concern over another chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, which is used to line microwave bags to make them more fire-resistant. The same synthetic chemical found in Teflon pots and pans, PFOA is dangerous because it can persist in the environment and in the human body for long periods of time. It has been labeled a �likely carcinogen� by the US Environmental Protection Agency. �PFOA, when heated, has been linked to infertility, cancer and other diseases in lab animals,� Vani says. �There haven�t been long-term studies on humans regarding PFOA, but it�s clear that we don�t want to be eating this crazy chemical.� Bottom line? In moderation, microwave popcorn likely does not pose a substantial health risk. But we should still consider the freaky chemicals in our foods and seek healthier alternatives whenever possible.��As we know with most exposures to hazardous materials, �the dose makes the poison.� For many compounds, the more exposure you have, the higher risk of adverse effects you have,� says Celeste. In its unadulterated form, popcorn is a superfood, chock-full of healthful whole grains, fiber and polyphenols.�If you�re hankering for some popcorn, your best bet is to ditch the chemical-laden microwave bags and make popcorn the healthy, old-fashioned way: On your stovetop. Vani recommends purchasing organic popping kernels and popping them in a stainless steel pot.��This way, you�re not dealing with controversial materials. Plus, making it yourself means you can control all of the ingredients,� she says. �I usually use coconut oil for popping and sprinkle it with some sea salt.� It's a win win: You can pop your popcorn and eat it, too�sans the sketchy chemicals and additives. Because, let's be honest, what's a movie without a big tub of popcorn? This article originally appeared as on Spry Living


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Ruth E. Henderson, age 90, of Jamestown, NY, died Friday, July 4, 2014.
She was born Dec. 8, 1923 in Sinclairville, NY, the daughter of the late Grover and Margaret (James) Eldred.
Ruth graduated from the South Dayton School Sys-tem in South Dayton, NY. Her working career included laboratory technician at Carnation Milk Plant and assistant to Dr. Vernon Dunfield, South Dayton and at Cornell Cooperative Extension based in Fredo-nia, NY.
Predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Walter L. "Bud" Henderson, her family was the center of her life.
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Have you experienced the paralysis of finding a good book on Christian parenting? Visiting your local Christian bookstore these days can be a frustrating venture. You might leave more confused than when you arrived—conflicting instructions, questionable authors, and so many options. What's the best book, and why are there so many titles in the first place? The experience is overwhelming to many parents.
You won't face those problems in the Bible. In fact, you may find yourself on the opposite end of the equation—tempted to think Scripture doesn't devote enough space to the subject of parenting.
With all the timeless issues facing parents, we might expect an entire book, or at least a complete chapter of instruction from the New Testament. But God, who is infinitely wise, gave one verse to parents—that's it. Care to know the concise instructions God gives to you, moms and dads? It's all packed into Ephesians 6:4.
Paul's command to parents includes two parts. The first is negative. He said, "Do not provoke your children to wrath." Don't thoughtlessly aggravate them. Don't unnecessarily goad them. Don't deliberately exasperate them. Don't foolishly discourage them. But express your love to them by treating them with gentleness, kindness, consideration, and respect. After all, that's an essential part of being a good example to them.
Paul was not suggesting that every time a child becomes angry, it is the parent who has sinned. Obviously, children can and do become angry apart from any sinful provocation on the parent's part.
Nor was he excusing children who get angry, regardless of the circumstances. Children have a duty to honor their parents and obey them from the heart, even when the parents are aggravating.
Nonetheless, it does suggest that parents who sin this way are doubly guilty. Not only do they violate their duty as parents, but they also cause their own children to stumble.
The expression, "provoke . . . to wrath" is one word in the Greek: parorgiz. It applies to every kind of anger, from silent fuming, to indignant outbursts, to full-fledged rebellious rage. Children express their wrath in different ways.
Parents provoke their children to wrath by various means too. Over my years as a pastor, I have observed many different ways parents have done this. Avoid all of them. Here are just a few examples:
1) Excessive Discipline
Some parents crush their children with excessive discipline. I have known parents who seemed to think that if discipline is good for a child, extra discipline must be even better. They constantly waved the threat of corporal punishment as if they loved it. No parent should ever be eager to punish. And no punishment should ever be brutal or bullying. Parents should always administer discipline with the good of the child in mind, never more than necessary, and always with love.
2) Inconsistent Discipline
Other parents provoke their children by inconsistent discipline. If you overlook an infraction three times and punish the child severely the fourth time, you will confuse and exasperate your child. Parental discipline must be consistent. That's one of the main reasons parenting requires full-time diligence.
3) Unkindness
Some parents provoke their children with unkindness. I cringe when I hear parents deliberately saying mean-spirited things to their children. But many parents do, it seems—and to compound the problem, they often seem to do it in public. I've overheard parents saying things to their own children they would never say to anyone else. That's a sure way to crush a child's heart and provoke him to resentment.
4) Favoritism
Another way parents provoke their kids is by showing favoritism. Isaac favored Esau over Jacob, and Rebeka preferred Jacob over Esau (Genesis 25:28). The resentment their favoritism provoked caused a permanent split in the family (Genesis 27). But Jacob made the same mistake with his own children, showing such favoritism to his youngest, Joseph, that Joseph's brothers plotted to do away with him (Genesis 37). Although God sovereignly brought about much good from what happened to Joseph (Genesis 50:20), that doesn't change the fact that Jacob and his family had to endure much sorrow, heartache, and evil because of the chain of events that began with Jacob's favoritism.
5) Overindulgence
Some parents actually goad their children to exasperation through overindulgence. They are too permissive. Research from many different sources show that children who are given too much autonomy feel insecure and unloved. No wonder. After all, Scripture says parents who let their children misbehave with no consequences are actually showing contempt for the child (Proverbs 13:24). Children know that instinctively, and it exasperates them.
6) Overprotection
On the other hand, some parents frustrate their children by overprotection. They fence them in, suffocate them, deny them any measure of freedom or trust. That's a sure way to provoke a child to frustration: make your child despair of ever having any liberty at all unless he or she rebels.
7) Pressure to Achieve
Plenty of parents arouse their children's anger through constant pressure to achieve. If you never praise your kids when they succeed but always drive them to do even better next time; if you neglect to comfort and encourage them when they fail; or worst of all, if you force your children to try to fulfill goals you never accomplished, they will certainly resent it. It's fine to encourage our children to excel. In fact, that is a natural and normal part of parenting (1 Thessalonians 2:11). But don't forget to balance your desire to see them realize their full potential with a little patience and understanding, or you will provoke the bitterest kind of resentment.
Other ways parents provoke their children are through neglect, constant criticism, condescension, indifference, detachment, cruelty, hypocrisy, a lack of fairness, or deliberate humiliation. All of those things provoke children to exasperation by discouragement. And that's precisely what Paul said in the parallel passage, Colossians 3:21: "Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged."
Don't provoke your children to wrath. That's the negative side of Ephesians 6:4. The second part of Paul's command to parents is positive. He says, "Bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." We'll take a look at that command in our next post.
Until then, here are a couple questions to discuss in the comment thread:
(1) In what ways do you see children in our generation express anger provoked by their parents?
(2) Which one (or two) of the above errors are you most prone to in your parenting—and why?
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Some children would bully someone in school. I had bullies in schools and I understand why they bullied me.
Some become angry to use a weapon. And some may run away from home.
Forgiveness, is what we must teach to children. Also prayer too.
I read about a woman that she shave her son bald, and said he had cancer
and tried to steal the donations. Which provokes her son. Sad. That is emotional abuse.
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I'd say that I am most prone to provoking my children by inconsistent discipline due to my laziness. I tend to wait until I am frustrated by their behavior to discipline rather than addressing their heart issues and sin against God from the beginning. By God's grace, I am increasingly aware of these things and trust the He is molding me into His likeness more and more each day.
Ok, so this is very true of parents. In my experience, I was not disciplined enough. In my little sister's case (she's ten years younger than me and just finished HS), the same thing, but with overindulgence, unkindness, and favoritism (they tend to compare her to me a lot). I have definitely seen the fruit of my parent's lax attitude toward her. And it makes me so sad to see how they are doing her a huge disservice by not obeying the Word and getting in this battle!
I've felt at times that they have tried to please my sister more than the Lord. Huge mistake! And then they have been surprised by her defiance and irresponsibility. And there is no peace in their home. I blame my Dad for not taking control of the household. Is that bad? I even suggested he seek support from his church, but he didn't want to because he said the pastor was probably too busy (membership is at about 50 people?).
In days past, I jumped in and even did some of the parental duties (seeking my sister when she sneeked out of the house to go to a party) and have gotten on my parents' case.
Fortunately, the Lord allowed me to realize that this is not my burdent to carry.
All I can do is pray for my sister's salvation, my parent's obedience, and that somehow, something good will come out of it. Actually, it already has, because I am leaning on Him instead of trying to control the situation.
Greg.... God hears prayers of a broken and contrite heart, if you have repented and asked for His forgiveness you can be sure of one thing, He is faithful to forgive! So please receive His grace and be blessed. I know forgiving ourselves is quite another task. We all make mistakes in raising children, if you were not a good example to your girls, God is able to turn around the mistakes of men, and bring Glory to himself. You sound like a humbled man, take the understanding you now have and be the example to your grandchildren, love them and encourage them, and show the the love of Christ. If we trust in Him, He is able to do exceedingling and abundandlty more than we can think or believe. And be a man of prayer, praying over the grandkids, and for your daughters. To say to your children that if you can boast, you will boast of the things that shows your weakness. (2 cr 11:30) To show the grace of God, and how He has changed a heart that was not submitted to Christ. It is in our weakness that Christ is shown mighty! Do not dismay brother in Christ if we hold on to Christ He is everything, and He can continue to change lives, just like He changed yours.... May the Bless you and make His face to Shine upon you! Look up for your redemption draws nigh!
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What price movie modernizations of literary classics? The news that "Hurt Locker" and "Twilight" actor Christian Camargo will make his directorial debut with an update of Chekhov's "The Seagull," set in the New England countryside over a hectic Memorial Day weekend, raises the question again.
Variety reported on Wednesday that the actress Juliet Rylance, who is Camargo's wife, and the New Globe Theater founder Barbara Romer will produce the indie picture. Camargo has assembled an impressive cast: Allison Janney will play a movie star based on Chekhov's Irina, William Hurt will play her brother (based on Sorin), and Katie Holmes "the temperamental daughter of the estate's caretaker" (Nina). Russell Means and Jean Reno will co-star. Rylance and her stepfather, Mark Rylance, are also in negotiations for parts.
Given audiences' affinity for period atmosphere, re-envisioning period dramas in the present is a risky proposition, as the makers of the 1997 "A Thousand Acres," based on "King Lear," and the 1998 "Great Expectations," will testify, though the latter Dickens adaptation made $26 million, surprising given its embarrassing modernity. "Treasure Planet" (2002), a sacrilegious animated adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," meanwhile returned less than $54 million on its estimated $140 million cost. Enough said.
Sometimes, though, there are surprises. "Clueless" (1995), Amy Heckerling's Californian high-school version of Jane Austen's "Emma," overcame its gimmickry with the help of a fleet script and a new star in Alicia Silverstone. Its look has dated with its fashions – in sharp contrast to "Metropolitan" (1990), indie filmmaker Whit Stillman's auspicious East Coast version of "Mansfield Park," which retains its preppie charm – but the zest of "Clueless" remains infectious.
"Cruel Intentions" (1999) and "Cruel Intentions 2" (2000) made nonsense of Chodleros de Laclos's "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," though they can be forgiven for opening doors for Reese Witherspoon and Amy Adams, respectively.
"The Seagull" is a particularly difficult challenge, given that New York has staged exceptional theatrical versions in recent years. In 2007, Ian McKellen, Frances Barber, and Romola Garai appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
In 2008, the Royal Court's acclaimed 2007 production arrived at the Walter Kerr on Broadway with a cast that included Kristin Scott Thomas, Peter Saarsgaard (as Trigorin), Peter Wight (as Sorin), Mackenzie Crook, Zoe Kazan, and Carey Mulligan, who gave a standout performance as Nina.
Indeed, Holmes will have her work cut out trying to match Mulligan's tearful intensity in the role, or Garai's tremulous melancholy. Then again, a play is not a film, and maybe Camargo has something different up his sleeve for the role of the would-be actress who becomes enslaved by her desire for the callous Trigorin.


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 28, 2008 - Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., today officially notified USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee that he was resigning from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's gymnastics.
"I have put my heart and soul into my comeback and done everything I could to get ready in time to compete in Beijing," said Hamm, who won the all-around title at the 2004 Olympic Games and is recovering from a broken hand. "After returning home from the preparation camp, I had a few physical setbacks, and it became clear to me that my physical preparations would not be sufficient to properly represent the United States and contribute to the team's efforts to win a medal. I recently strained my rotator cuff and have been unable to perform all of my skills. I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to make a comeback. At this point in time, the success of the team and fairness to the team, and the alternates, is most important. While I am very disappointed, I feel I can wait no longer to make this decision."
Hamm began his return to competitive gymnastics in August 2007 after a nearly three-year layoff after the 2004 Games to complete his education. In 2008, he won the all-around title at the Winter Cup Challenge, Tyson American Cup and Pacific Rim Championships presented by Gillette Venus. Hamm broke his fourth metacarpal on May 22 during the Visa Championships and successfully petitioned to the Olympic Team in June. He demonstrated his competitive readiness on July 19 to the men's selection committee, and the men's preparation camp concluded on July 22.
"We admire Paul for making this difficult decision," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "Paul's comeback this year has been phenomenal, made even more impressive following the injury to his hand. He has raised the level of determination among the entire team to put forth a medal winning effort in China. We respect his decision at this time, which is being made to serve the best interests of all of the athletes involved.
Statement from United States Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr on Decision of Paul Hamm to Withdraw from 2008 Olympic Games
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - "Paul Hamm is a great Olympic champion who has conducted himself with honor and integrity throughout his career.
"His inspiring comeback to win the Olympic gold medal in 2004 was one of the signature moments of the Athens Olympic Games. Equally inspiring is the manner by which Paul worked to try to regain his full competitive form for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Fried Shallots
Recipe courtesy of Anne Burrell
- Olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch dice
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1- inch cubes
- 2 cups white wine
- 2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 bundle thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 orange, cut in 1/2
- Peanut or other neutrally flavored oil, for frying
- 2 large shallots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.
Coat a large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Season with salt, to taste, and sweat the veggies until they start to soften and are very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the squash and potatoes and season with salt, to taste. Stir to coat the mixture with the oil and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes. Add the wine and reduce by half.
Add the stock, thyme and bay leaves. Squeeze the orange into the soup and add both halves. Taste for seasoning and adjust, if needed. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer until the squash is falling apart, about 35 to 40 minutes. * If the liquid level starts to get too low, water can be used to replace it.
Remove and discard the orange halves, thyme bundle and bay leaves and puree the soup with an immersion blender or a blender. If using a blender, cool the mixture for about 5 minutes and carefully add it to the blender. It should be very smooth and velvety. Check the consistency. If it is too thick add water to thin it.
In a saucepan heat about 1-inch of the oil over medium heat. Slice the shallots into thin rings. Just before frying, toss the shallots in the flour. Fry the shallots until they are crispy and brown. Remove to a paper towel and sprinkle immediately with salt.
Whip the cream in a large bowl until it holds its shape in soft peaks, then whip in the cinnamon.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with a dollop of the cinnamon whipped cream and fried shallots.
Recipe courtesy of Anne Burrell
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Neither my dad, nor my mom remember Ken's as being anything special. Just me. It is freeklishly good. The sauce makes it...
The next time the owner of Mazzio's comes through where I work, I'll see about getting you a quart.
If that doesn't work then at least ask these questions:1) Do they use the same tomato base for both the Mazzio and Ken's sauce.2) Is the base the Alto Cucino brand tomato3) Is the sauce anything more than the base and the spice packet.4) Ask him if he has any idea what is in the spice packet, that gives the sauce the "zing"Thanks Amore.
Ya' gotta' love these nostalgia things. I'd love to have a bite of 70's Pizza Hut thin...just for the hell of it. I know it sorta' sucked but it's the same as Village Inn who was so into Birthday Parties and everyone remembers being there. They were always called "Pizza parlors" in the day and visiting any of them as a kid was "Wondemous" ! I'll never discount nostalgia on this site. NEVER!MB
And 14 minutes before the estimated 50 minute delivery time was up, they called to say Green Olives were only available for Dine-In only.
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The Digital Skeptic: Executives Are Next in the Outsourcing Wave
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Art Saxby might just have the secret for dealing with big cheeses who turn out to be big headaches.
Don't give them that big job in the first place.
"More and more companies are finding that they can acquire top-tier talent without offering traditional long-term employment contracts," Saxby told me over the phone.
Saxby is the founder and principal of Chief Outsiders , a Houston-based cooperative executive search firm that specializes in placing chief marketing officers with mostly midsized businesses. These placements aren't traditional full-time roles, but they come with enough normal compensation packages to attract their attention, often on a part-time basis.
"It gives a best-of-breed CMO the chance to really move the needle at a company, do what they love," he said. "And do it all without the brutal back-office politics."
Saxby seems to be onto something with his idea to treat executives like professional athletes -- that is, pay them a boatload but for clearly specified terms and roles. He says he has doubled sales with his on-demand executive model every year for the past three. And his firm has grown from Saxby working out of his study to a business with a staff of 24.
Saxby's trick? Offer big-time marketing muscle from his bullpen of talent to mostly smaller firms that usually cannot afford first-rate marketing help, either because of limited budgets, feeble business propositions or stodgy brands.
"Take how we deal with a family-owned company, " he explained. The people who run these firms, he said, are usually smart. They know their company and their markets well. But new ideas can be a challenge. By bringing in a marketing outsider for a defined engagement, a firm can handle a specific product rollout. And nobody in management's inner circle is threatened, so all can relax and focus on getting the job done.
"It's understood that whoever we place will never replace a relative of the CEO who might manage marketing," Saxby said. "My people are leaving no matter what happens. There is simply none of the corner office intrigue that slows progress."
Saxby's ability to be Virtual-Johnny-CMO-on-the-spot is dead easy to do technologically. It turns out that, just like any other information-based job -- whether it's in engineering, law or medicine -- it is a techno non-event for the supposedly irreplaceable, hands-on executive to be injected effortlessly into complex business problems from afar.
"It really depends on how geographically centric a business is," Saxby told me.
Sometimes his people need to be close at hand -- say, if product prototyping is important. But often, what a company needs is product expertise or fresh market vertical insight, which can often be handled better away from company headquarters.


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This news via a RAC Bulletin:
Sue Cooke, VE3SUH, is RAC's new Vice President for Field Services. Former VPFS Bob Cooke, VE3BDB, resigned from that post to accept appointment as the RAC President.
Sue has been a licenced radio amateur for nearly 10 years and her operating qualifications include Morse Code. Sue's previous service with RAC includes three years as an assistant director in Ontario South Region, two years as an official bulletin station and a two-year term as RAC's corporate secretary.
She is a RAC Certified Emergency Co-ordinator, having successfully completed the CEC exam.
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Sacred Desert Sanctuary
For thousands of years, people have trekked to these rock hills in far west Texas. In earlier times, they came for the rainwater pooled in natural rock basins, or huecos ("whey-coes"). Visitors today marvel at the imagery left by those ancient people.
Things to Do
At Hueco Tanks, you can hike, rock climb, bird watch, study nature and history, picnic and stargaze. Visitors can take guided and self-guided tours to view rock imagery. Visit our Activities page to learn more.
Stop by our interpretive center, in a historic ranch house, to learn about the park and its history. The park store at headquarters sells gifts and other items.
Hueco Tanks is mainly a day-use park. However, we do have 20 campsites.
Access to the park is restricted to protect its fragile resources. Hueco Tanks has guided and self-guided areas; you may only access the guided area on a tour.
- Self-guided Area: Seventy people are allowed in the North Mountain area at a time. We reach this limit often on weekends and holidays, and from November through March. To avoid a wait, make reservations before you come. Call (512) 389-8911.
- Orientation Video: You must watch our video before you can camp or visit the self-guided area. Return visitors must watch the video once a year.
- Tours: Tours must be booked in advance, and depend on guide availability. Call (915) 849-6684.
- Pets: Pets can only walk on paved surfaces and on the picnic area trail. They must be on leash. Do not leave pets alone in a vehicle.
- No Late Check-in: Campers must arrive at least one hour before the park closes for check-in and orientation.
- No Campfires: Fires that produce ash can damage the rock images, so we do not allow charcoal or firewood in the park.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers at Hueco Tanks! Visit the Volunteer page (keyword search on "Hueco") to find out how you can help.
Ranger Programs
Rangers and volunteers lead pictograph, hiking, birding and rock climbing tours. Advance reservations are required. Tours are $2 per person, age 5 and up, with paid entry to the park.
- Visit our Activities page for more information.
- Check the Events page for upcoming tours and programs.
- Ask at headquarters about borrowing a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack for the kids in your group!
Area Attractions
El Paso offers museums, parks, art galleries, history, culture and more.
Fort Bliss' museums focus on post and 1st Armored Division history. Old Fort Bliss showcases military life on the frontier. Visit Texas Mountain Trail Region to learn more about this and other points of interest.
The El Paso Uplands Loop, part of the Great Texas Wildlife Trails, takes you to the best places to see native wildlife in this area.