Welcome to 2011 everyone! Last night the boyfriend and I had a delicious spaghetti meal complete with spicy hot peppers and olive oil bread. We celebrated with champagne. A cold spell complete with snow has finally struck Denver so we didn't really feel like going out. We also watched The Blind Side with Sandra Bullock. I really enjoyed that movie and found it very inspiring. I hope all of you had a great celebration last night either at home or out on the town and you are safe and happy.
For my outfit I wore a cozy Elizabeth and James chunky cropped hoodie complete with a zipper running down the hood so you can also make it into an oversized collar. I love this sweater, but sometimes it is hard to wear because it is so cropped. I guess I have had a thing for layering cropped sweaters over tanks for as long as I can remember. I layered this sweater over a beautiful Isabel Lu silk pocket tank. This tank has an asymmetrical hemline and I tucked the shorter side into my shorts and left the longer side hanging out. It has a little pintucking on the longer side as well, which I find really cute. I find that by leaving things half-tucked you can really change up the look of your outfit.
My lovely boyfriend bought me these gorgeous 3.1 Phillip Lim fringed shorts. It really is hard to tell what they look like from an online photo. They are very heavy and the fringe moves as you walk. I am absolutely in love with them and they are great quality. I noticed 2010 was the year where I acquired the most shorts in my wardrobe, possibly due to the fact that you can wear them into fall/winter with tights. For shoes I wore my Giuseppe Zanotti tulip vamp ankle boots. These are beautiful shoes and the tulip vamping makes them very flattering on the legs.
On the giveaway front, I have chosen a winner and contacted her via e-mail, but I have yet to hear back from her. I will give her another 48 hours and if I do not hear back I will have to choose someone else as the winner of the Society for Rational Dress leather skirt. Either way, the winner of the giveaway will be anounced as soon I hear back from her. Please stay tuned for another giveaway in the near future featuring a piece of jewelry!
This look is really different from my last two posts, isn't it? I can't make up my mind on any one style and I waver between edgy bad girl and feminine uptown girl. These Fendi mary janes are supposed to look like wood and the heel is triangular. I like them because they are so different and they are extremely girly. I snagged this Isabel Lu dress off of Gilt because I cannot resist this seafoam color. It is perfect for summer and of course I am holding onto summer for as long as I possibly can before fall is inevitable. I saw this Autumn Cashmere knit flower vest on Revolve, but I did not want to pay full price so I was happy to see it pop up on Hautelook for a lot less. I love the flower detailing on the back of it and you can throw it on over almost anything. The only thing that bothers me about both leather and sweater vests is the fact that they are sleeveless, yet warm. This makes them impossible to wear in the heat due to the material and impossible to wear in the cold due to the missing sleeves. Maybe they are perfect for fall or just for layering purposes. It seems contradictory, yet I keep accumulating more of these creations. I finished off the look with the first pair of Chanel sunglasses my boyfriend ever bought me and a vintage buckle bracelet. Last summer I had a weird obsession with buckle bracelets and eBay. Thankfully that is over! I have been helping my nephew all morning with a personal narrative he has due today and it makes me wonder why I never went into teaching.


Does it get any more classic than with Creamy Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin? I loved this stuff growing up. At times I thought if I ate any more potato au gratin I would lose my mind or just become a potato for real.
This vegan version is so thick and "cheesy" you would never know for one second it wasn't "the real thing". And it's made from wholesome ingredients everyone can get down with. When I make this, even the big big batch, there are no leftovers, it's that good.
Scalloping potatoes is no easy task. You can cut them by hand but you won't get them evenly sphered and thin as they should be for a recipe like this. But by all means give it a go if you're a skilled chef who knows their way around a knife, but for me I used my trusty food processor with the exact slice system. It cuts them perfectly and the only thing I need to do on my end is wash and peel the potatoes. It's also super safe so you don't really have to worry about cutting yourself while it's slicing. Alternatively, you can use a mandolin slicer.
After you've sliced the potatoes, place them in ice cold water so they don't oxidize and turn brown. That happens rather quickly so I usually have my ice water ready. As soon as the potatoes are done being sliced (in minutes) I throw them in the ice bath. Keeps the potatoes nice and fresh. However, a little oxidation never hurt anyone so don't worry if it happens.
For this amount I used a 2qt baking dish. You layer the bottom with scalloped potatoes and pour the cheese mix to cover them and repeat with a second layer of potatoes and pouring the rest of the cheese sauce over it. It will cover it completely. Give it a good shake or whirl to ensure maximum coverage. Then comes the fun part.
You can dazzle it up with some delicious vegan parmesan cheese. Either homemade or store-bought, both will work just fine. It adds on to the cheesy deliciousness. I sprinkled on some extra parsley too because I love parsley and almost put it in everything. I just like the way it makes my meals taste and it's nice to have in that added herb. It looks so pretty too!
Once you have it ready to go it's time to pop it in the oven. This is probs the hardest part…the waiting. That's usually the most difficult for me because I'm so hungry I just want it right now! Hellooooo….someone needs to practice their patience.
For the first 20 minutes of baking you can cover it with foil (or not if you're totally against foil which is fine). Then for the remainder of the 20 minutes uncover it and let the top get crispy and brown. That is my absolute favorite part! I love the extra crunchy parts on top.
When it's done baking, remove it from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before you cut into it (I know, again, super hard, lol).
Serve it up alone or as a side dish to your main meal. I like to eat vegan turkey cutlets, broccoli, and these creamy vegan potatoes au gratin on the side. They are just too damn good, I promise.
The perfect side dish to go with just about anything and you would never know it was vegan. The rich "cheesiness" is even better than the original.
2. Wash and peel your potatoes before slicing. Use either a food processor with the slicing attachment or a mandolin for evenness. Once potatoes are sliced put them in an ice bath. Cold water and ice so they don't oxidize and turn brown. Leave them in there while you make the cheese sauce.
3. In a small to medium sauce pan, on medium heat, whisk almond milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, veggie bouillon, butter, diced onion, and all spices. Lower heat down to a simmer and stir frequently.
4. In a separate bowl mix together the corn starch and water until no clumps are left. Pour that into the cheese mixture and mix well. Stir for 5-6 minutes or until the sauce thickens up. It won't be super duper thick just thicker.
5. Layer the bottom of a 2qt baking or casserole dish with potatoes. Pour half the cheese mixture and whirl it around to ensure coverage. Top with second layer of potatoes and remaining cheese sauce. Give it another whirl or shake to ensure coverage.
6. Sprinkle top with vegan parmesan cheese for extra cheesiness.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes remove foil and bake another 20 minutes uncovered. If you want the top extra extra crispy leave it in for another 10 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into it. Serve it up with anything you'd like and Enjoy!
Can sub almond milk for any plant based milk.
Very good but needed something. I'll either top it with a lil raw Italian Parmesan or next time add a lil lemon to the sauce. My husband ate 2 bowls b4 it went into the oven so there's that!
I just made this and it was delicious! I topped it with vegan "cheddar" and it was a hit with my non-vegan friends.
This looks so delicious! Definitely going to try this! Great blog! So happy to find other vegans!
Seems so doable and so delicious.
Thank you Jen for sharing this recipe!
Neeta yes you will love it!!


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The death that sparked a change: Tom Kelly was coward-punched in King's Cross.
Acting Premier Troy Grant yesterday said the government stood behind the tough laws, which were introduced because the courts were not prepared to hand down the sentences the community expected.
"Using your advantage of strength to coward punch someone will not be tolerated in NSW," Mr Grant said.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed the seven cases are all in progress, although none has been concluded.
Under Section 25b of the Crimes Act, anyone convicted of fatally punching someone while intoxicated must be jailed for at least eight years, with a maximum of 25 years.
If the offender is not drunk, they face a maximum of 20 years, with no mandatory minimum term.
Juries who acquit a defendant of murder or manslaughter can also bring in a guilty verdict on the new charges.
Thomas Kelly's father, Ralph Kelly, yesterday welcomed the use of the new laws.
"We still have murder and manslaughter and the new laws are really there to make people think about what they are doing, as an education, and I think that is particularly important," Mr Kelly said.
"To be honest, I'm of the opinion that people don't just become violent when they are drunk, it is inherent in them.
The laws followed community outrage after Thomas's killer, Kieran Loveridge, was jailed for a minimum of just four months for manslaughter, which was doubled on appeal.
Mr Kelly said the tough laws were a start, but behavioural change would only happen through education and awareness campaigns, such as those that targeted smoking.
Glenn Canning, 45, with his grandchildren. He was killed in August last year.
Alan Canning, whose son Glenn, 45, was allegedly killed by a punch in August last year, said the family never thought this would happen to them.
"It's devastating," Mr Canning, 75, said.
A NSW Police spokeswoman said each case was looked at individually to decide on the appropriate charge.
"Essentially, there are a number of different charges that could be laid and each case would depend on its own particular circumstances and the available admissible evidence," she said.
The man can be seen balling his hands to fists just before he launches his attack.
The man in the blue shirt falls instantly to the ground after being hit in the head.
THIS horrifying footage (see top of article) of a one-punch attack on a man outside a convenience store in Canberra on New Year's Day was released by police yesterday in the hope of finding the attacker.
The strategy worked when, late yesterday, a Braddon man in his 20s handed himself in to police.
The CCTV images show the victim in conversation with a man early on New Year's Day when a third man approaches from the side and punches him in the head.
The victim fell to the ground unconscious and was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.
Constable Jarrad Drennan said it was a "miracle" the victim wasn't killed.
1. A 43-year-old man was charged with assault causing death while intoxicated after allegedly punching a friend, aged 54, while drinking with mates at a home in Waratah near Newcastle on February 10, 2014. The victim died in hospital a few days later.
2. Hugh Bacalla Garth, 21, of Blacktown was charged with assault causing death while intoxicted after allegedly hitting nurse Raynor Manalad, 21, once in the head outside a 21st birthday party at Rupertswood Rd in Rooty Hill on May 3, 2014. Mr Manalad died later in Westmead Hospital.
3. A 37-year-old man was charged with assault causing death while intoxicated after a fight in Tamworth in May 2015. A 52-year-old man was hit in the head but refused treatment until the next day, when he went to hospital and was diagnosed with serious internal injuries. He died a few hours later.
4. A 58-year-old man was charged with assault causing death after a 65-year-old man was found unconscious at Dickson Ave, Artarmon, on September 3, 2014. The victim, who did know his attacker, died later at Royal North Shore Hospital.
5. Dario Domio, 46, of Bambil Crescent, Dapto, was rushed to Wollongong Hospital unconscious and with bleeding on his brain after an alleged argument with his son, Matthew Domio, 30 on May 24, 2015. He died two days later from head injuries. Matthew was charged with assault causing death while intoxicated.
6. A 31-year-old man was charged with assault causing death after his partner, a 32-year-old woman, was found dead at a house in Gundingbo Ave in Tabulam in June 2014.
7. Glenn Canning, 45, was at work at Crawfords Freightlines in Newcastle when he was allegedly punched by work colleague Geoffrey Strong, 44 (above) from Warabrook, during an argument on August 4, 2015. Mr Canning, who was a grandfather, died at the scene and Strong was later charged with assault causing death.


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Home Military Aviation The Myth of Soviet Arms and Tactics in the Middle East, Part Five: why Soviet arms perform so poorly in Arab service
The Myth of Soviet Arms and Tactics in the Middle East, Part Five: why Soviet arms perform so poorly in Arab service
by Tom Cooper Oct 3 2019
written by Tom Cooper Oct 3 2019
The available technology and know-how just couldn't keep up: by the time the MiG-23 'had to enter series production', it was incomplete, and its weapons system not ready either. The Soviets couldn't cope with US-led high-tech race and the emergence of micro-technologies…
Concluding this 'write-up' here is the first part of an analysis of why did – specific, though crucial – Soviet arms perform as poorly in Arab service as they did.
Surely, one can start considering the backgrounds of most of modern-day Arab militaries. Armed forces like those of Egypt, Iraq, or Syria were originally established by 'colonial' British and French administrators for the actual purpose of quelling internal revolts, not for defending 'nations' that emerged as result of the Sykes-Picot Treaty from outside threats, and even less so for fighting high-intensity 'modern' wars. After all, the British and the French considered themselves as 'defenders' of places like Egypt or Syria. Secondly, both British and French were carefully hand-picking future officers of such militaries for their ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds. They were selecting minorities for military services, de-facto destroying centuries old traditions and often pre-programming unrest for decades in advance – all along the well-known motto, 'divide and rule'.
Long way further down that road, it cannot be denied that Arab militaries spent most of the second half of the 20th Century with 'catching up': striving to convert from medieval- and local-style of thinking about warfare (see: 'fierce threats' aimed to find solution through negotiations, fighting foremost in style of raids, instead of long-lasting, material battles, followed by negotiations), to the modern warfare. In essence, they were 'starting from the scratch' (or even less than that), yet had only a few years to catch. Unsurprisingly, that process was anything else than easy: foremost, it was frequently interrupted by the military meddling into the politics, resulting coups and all sorts of non-military-related issues.
…and, hand on heart: it's not as if that process was any easier anywhere else in the West or the East. Let us not start discussing such issues like British and/or French problems in trying to find out how to make and then how to use a tank on the battlefield – 'just for the start'…
I've discussed some of 'starting points' regarding the Soviets in the previous parts of this analysis. Here the next major issue: context of times.
In 1959, the USSR launched Sputnik and two years later sent Gagarin into space. Both were awe-inspiring achievements. The resulting hype created the impression of the Soviet scientists being decades ahead of their counterparts anywhere else – and that no matter in what field. Keep in mind the hype about all the possible Su-30s, Su-34s and Su-35s of our times, multiply that by about 1000 times, add public holidays and flower parades all over the world, and you've got the picture.
So, the 'Soviet scientists' were widely considered 'the best', no matter what, no matter where, for all of 1960s.
In reality, the USSR could simply not afford the 'scientific revolution' it pretended to be leading: it not only lacked the money, but the know-how and high technologies, too. Furthermore, the more time lapsed since the end of the WWII, the less fresh combat experience the Soviets had. On the top of all of this, there was 'that issue' with the GenStab, the uppermost body of the Soviet military: this was de-facto its own branch of the Soviet armed forces (and is still such of the Russian armed forces). Often (mis)explained as the 'Soviet/Russian equivalent to the Joint Chiefs of Staff' in the USA, or oversimplified into the 'Soviet military theoreticians', the GenStab is far more than all of that. It consists of 'brightest minds', officers drawn from all branches of the armed forces, people supposed to be able to think well outside the limits imposed by their 'parent-service', 10-20 years ahead of their time, and thus determine the future requirements for the doctrine, strategy, operational art, and tactics. Now mind: the GenStab is also the only authority in Moscow (until this very day) to determine what kind of equipment is the military going to need and thus to acquire – and that from strategic intercontinental missiles armed with nuclear warheads, down to every single bolt and screw – and how are all the branches supposed to be trained.
As the computers (then still the size of an average family home) slowly found their way into 'widespread use' with the military, the GenStab of the late 1950s came to the idea of fighting wars per 'remote control'. Nowhere was this more obvious than in regards of aerial warfare: facing the threat of hundreds, then thousands of US and British strategic bombers, and then 'additional thousands' of US and NATO's tactical fighter bombers – see F-104Gs, F-105s, then F-111s, all armed with nukes – the GenStab concluded there is no margin for error, no space for tactical finesse, no time to mess around. Regardless the circumstances, time of the day or else, all of these had to be intercepted and destroyed – and that at earliest possible opportunity, with minimal but optimal effort, and deadly effectiveness.
Correspondingly, the GenStab began envisaging 'extended range SAMs' in form of 'manned interceptors': aircraft to be scrambled and vectored to an ideal interception course (calculated by computer in order not to waste time and fuel), brought into a position to use on-board sensors to acquire the target and then use on-board weapons – preferably: missiles, so not to waste time with manoeuvring necessary for gun attack – and to kill the target with the first and only blow. Such aircraft needed not carry any kind of (expensive and weight-adding, thus fuel consuming) extra equipment: all the data necessary was to be provided by a comprehensive network of ground-based sensors, integrated with computer support, which fed the general's battle station: the general could then upload the task-relevant info to the interceptor with help of a data-link. That way, targets could be detected on time, and interceptors needed not carrying extra equipment: only basic elements of their weapons system and a good data-link.
To make one thing sure: the Soviets were no exception in regards of such ideas. The USA and the NATO have introduced to service precisely such systems already at an earlier date. Thus, came into being so-called 'automated tactical management systems'.
Theoretically, no problem with all of this: that's 'warfare brought to its core essence'. You try to nuke us thousands of times? We kill your thousands of your nuke-carriers, one by one, with thousands of our cheap and simple but fast interceptors before you can reach your targets.
Along this line of thinking, the GenStab designed an entire generation of new interceptors 'steered per remote control' – and that's how the designs like Su-11, MiG-23, Su-15, MiG-25 etc. came into being. Every one of these was just another improved version of a 'missile carrying only the most necessary in terms of on-board sensors, missiles… and a pilot': aircraft equipped to accomplish their core task and nothing else.
The logical result was that the pilot became a sort of a train driver: somebody expected to know how to take-off and land the aircraft, but otherwise just to monitor the work of on-board systems, perhaps follow orders from ground control if one of these failed. I intentionally write 'train driver', because it's obvious that 'even' a bus driver has lot more to do while navigating the vehicle through the road traffic.
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So much about theory. In practice, the result was an entire decade of stagnation: the Soviet defence sector simply couldn't deliver what the GenStab demanded it to deliver. Requirements for projects like MiG-23 were re-written several times, causing massive delays (and cost-overruns). Then the GenStab attempted to adapt what was available to first combat experiences from Vietnam and Middle East, causing further postponements. The available technology and know-how just couldn't keep up: by the time the MiG-23 'had to enter series production', it was incomplete, and its weapons system not ready either. The Soviets couldn't cope with US-led high-tech race and the emergence of micro-technologies. Thus, such types like MiG-23 regularly entered service as semi-finished products, nearly 10 years late, and had to be re-designed dozens of times. Instead of abandoning them, the GenStab rushed them into mass production because there was no alternative on hand.
Finally, there was the issue of ideology. Any Soviet advisors sent abroad had to be 'true, convinced, and loyal Communists'. Considering themselves ideologically superior to anybody, they tended to damn 'the Arabs' for their 'wrong/obsolete/reactionary /conservative' ideology, indeed 'feudal mentality', and lots of other things absolutely not related to any kind of military affairs – even more so considering they all quickly had to realize (even though they never admitted this in the public), that they had nothing to teach: not only that they had no useful tactics for local circumstances (if at all, they could merely teach Arab pilots to fly fast and high), but 'the Arabs' actually already had their own air forces, with their own – usually British-related – traditions. Foremost, 'the Arabs' had far fresher and far more realistic combat experience than the Soviets.
…and now combine all of these factors: no useful tactics, no combat experience, armament not suited to local requirements, and plenty of arrogance.
Unsurprisingly, when any of 'feudal' Egyptians, Syrians or Iraqis 'came to the idea', 'dared' to complain and say, 'But Sir, the Israelis are flying low and turning hard', 'logical' Soviet reaction was always, <strong Russian accent>'You not me Sir, comrade: you know nothing'.</strong Russian accent>
Sounds absurd? Such were the times. Net results? The list is nearly endless. Not only the European fans of Soviet weapons systems – and their jets in particular – but their veteran pilots and ground personnel too, are going to damn me for some of the following, but, keep in mind: they never flew/operated MiGs or Sukhois in combat against Mirages and F-4Es.
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Tom Cooper, from Austria, is a military-aviation journalist and historian. Following a career in a worldwide transportation business — in which, during his extensive travels in Europe and the Middle East, he established excellent contacts — he moved into writing. An earlier fascination with post-Second World War military aviation has narrowed to focus on smaller air forces and conflicts, about which he has collected extensive archives of material. Concentrating primarily on air warfare that has previously received scant attention, he specializes in investigative research on little-known African and Arab air forces, as well as the Iranian Air Force. Cooper has published 21 books — including the unique Arab MiGs' series, which examines the deployment and service history of major Arab air forces in conflicts with Israel — as well as over 200 articles on related topics, providing a window into a number of previously unexamined yet fascinating conflicts and relevant developments.
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Mango Habanero Sugar adds a sparkle of heat to these fruity crumble bars, making them a yummy breakfast treat or dessert. Enjoy fresh blueberries & mangoes, a warm delicate filling, and a chewy crumble topping.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper allowing excess to hang over sides. Spray with non-stick spray.
COMBINE butter, white sugar, ¼ cup Mango Habanero Sugar, 1½ cups flour, ¾ tsp Cinnamon Ground - Vietnamese, and salt in a food processor. Process about 1 min or until mixture is clumpy and crumbly. Set aside ¾ cup of mixture and press the remaining mixture evenly into baking pan. Set aside.
WHISK egg, sour cream, 1/3 cup Mango Habanero Sugar, orange juice, 1 TBS flour, cornstarch, Madagascar Vanilla Pure Extract, and ¾ tsp Cinnamon Ground - Vietnamese in a medium bowl. Stir in ½ cup blueberries & ½ cup mango. Pour the filling on top of the crust. Spread the remaining fruit evenly on top.
SPRINKLE reserved butter mixture over top of berries, dropping lumps on top to create a nice crumbled look. Bake 1 hr. Cool completely before cutting.


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Revisiting Taffy Brodesser-Akner's 2014 GQ profile of Chris Harrison, the longtime host of 'The Bachelor.'
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Last January, the massively talented Taffy Brodesser-Akner profiled Chris Harrison, the longtime host of The Bachelor, for GQ. The brilliance of a Brodesser-Akner profile is in the way she treats her subjects: with steadfast humanity, even (and especially) in situations where a lesser writer might mock or ever so slightly sneer. Which is not to say that she sacrifices an ounce of humor in her refusal to condescend; the piece is often hilarious, but honestly so. To borrow a phrase from Bachelor parlance, she's there for the right reasons. Anyway, as The Bachelor enters its 20th season, the time seems right to revisit her profile. A brief taste:
Later, when Chris and I meet up with Gwen for salad—amicable, amicable—she tells me that he was born knowing exactly what to say and how to say it. I can't attest to how far back this skill of his stretches, but I can confirm that he's still got it. Chris Harrison is one of the smoothest motherfuckers I've ever met. On-screen he is able to do something that I believe men are generally not wired for: He can sit there and listen to a woman, allow her to emote and cry, and never interrupt, never try to shut her down or clean her up. Sure, it's good television to let the tears flow, but still, it's rare to find a man who can allow himself to allow it. When it's time to ask a contestant to leave, his face is the face you want: lips mashed mournfully together, eyebrows up, big sigh.
Even off-camera, he speaks in crisp sentences. He doesn't stumble. He doesn't stammer. You should see my interview transcript; it came back from the transcriber as if it had already been edited. Gwen says Harrison is just as he appears on TV, "but funnier. People don't realize how funny he is."
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Moon in Scorpio – On the day and at the time of your birth, the Moon was in the sign of Scorpio. Your instincts deeply influence your thinking process and your actions. There are a lot of impulsiveness and violence in you. But they are only the other side of the coin of you direct and innate receptivity that gives you the amazing ability to perceive what is really at stake in any given situation. You also have extraordinary psychological skills.
You are impervious to prevailing trends and tastes and you prefer to create a unique lifestyle for yourself alone. You are very selective in your intimate sphere and you accept as friends only the persons who can be naturally integrated in your quite special realm. You carefully maintain your distance with all intruders. Closeness needs time.


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This marks an important milestone in the history of Information Builders, a New York-based pioneer in business intelligence software, as Vella succeeds the company's founder and CEO Gerald. D. Cohen. Cohen will remain as chairman of the board and senior advisor to Vella.
For 43 years, Cohen guided Information Builders through many waves of innovation and disruption, and created an industry-leading company with the vision to enable more people to have an easier way to access their data for better insights and decisions. This early vision remains steadfast and relevant for today's complex technology, systems, and data environments. Among Cohen's proudest achievements is the creation of a company culture focused on solving business problems and creating value for customers through highly scalable software solutions.
Vella joined Information Builders in November 2017 as chief operating officer, following an equity investment by Goldman Sachs. Since then, he has led efforts to modernize several areas of the business, including product, innovation, marketing, sales, and channels. Vella oversaw the launch of the new WebFOCUS, the company's flagship analytics platform. This included dramatic improvements in the product's UI and UX, the addition of advanced augmented analytics capabilities, and a multitude of new data management capabilities. Additionally, under his leadership, key executives were added to the management team to bring the skills required to innovate and capture new market opportunities. The company also made investments in modernizing processes and technology for operational improvements and efficiencies.
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Poor Kasie. That was one doozy of a Christmas. But, I am glad that you are all feeling a little better. The one good thing about stomach flu (if one can call it good) is that it usually lasts only 24 hours.
That secret formula totally works. It has saved my life more than once. Benjamin never throws up more than once or twice, and I remember before you (and subsequently my doctore) told me about the secret formula, I would be up with him for hours when he got sick because he kept throwing up.
I'm so glad you guys are feeling better!
Renee, yes, it is amazing that just as fast as it comes, it is gone. Thank goodness. I don't think I could handle more than 24 hours.
Candi, I know, I am the greatest friend ever, always imparting wisdom and knowledge to you. lol Can't wait to see you on Monday.
Sorry about your holidays :( Glad you're feeling better, and thanks for the wisdom, which I hope I don't have to use too often!!
I think you have some competition for Santa's love, but don't worry he has enough to go around. He gave me strep throat for Christmas. I found myself at the doctor's on Christmas Eve. Even though I couldn't talk or even open my mouth for her to take a look, she still felt it necessary to give me an antibiotic the size of a bar of soap. I found out later that there are liquid versions available. Later, as in after the the worst was over. I'm a firm believer that my doctor loves me more than Santa Clause.
I'm glad you're better now.
Awww! I'm sooo sorry. it's not fair, is it? But hey! At least They only threw up once! Icky-icky. But, i do have to say I'm a weird mom! LOL! I love it when my kiddos are sick. (Okay so not puking their guts out! LOL!) but when they lay on the couch and are quiet and look so sweet. LOL! Yep evil, right?
Tricia, you always deliver some stiff competition. Strep throat, huh? We'll see who Santa loves the most, next year will be the tie breaker.


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Samsung, LG Win Int'l Awards for Key Products
Posted on November 11, 2015 by Korea Bizwire in Business, Consumer Electronics, Gadgets & Gizmos, Home Appliances, Industries, Retail & Consumer Goods, Technology, Top News with 0 Comments
The file image shows, clockwise, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, the Gear S2, SleepSense and Wireless Audio 360, made by Samsung Electronics Co. that received the CES Best of Innovations award for 2016, on Nov. 11, 2015. (Image : Samsung)
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., South Korea's top two tech firms, said Wednesday that they have garnered international awards for some of their latest home appliances, mobile devices and memory chips.
Samsung won the Best of Innovation award for a total of 38 products, including the most recently released Galaxy S6 Edge Plus smartphone and the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. The titles were awarded by the U.S. Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
The winner of the innovation awards will present the products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2016, one of the biggest home appliances exhibitions in the world held in the United States every year.
The show is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in the second week of January.'
Samsung has also won the award for SleepSense, its latest Internet-of-Things (IoT) item designed to enhance sleep through mobile monitoring.
Its 12-gigabit mobile DRAM, known as the low power double data rate 4 (LPDDR 4) and the 2-terabyte portable solid state drive T3 were also among the lineups that received the award.
LG's two-drum washing machine Twin Wash, filed on Nov. 11, 2015. (Image : LG Electronics Inc.)
LG said it won the same award for 21 products, a record number for the company, with mainly organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs and household appliances.
Its flagship washer, the Twin Wash, the world's first front-load washing machine that comes with another mini-drum in the pedestal, also received the innovation award.'
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Jury Awards $38 Million in Depakote Birth Defect Lawsuit
June 3, 2015 — A girl who was born with spina bifida and other birth defects after being exposed to Depakote has been awarded $38 million by a jury in Missouri, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The 12 year-old girl, Maddison Schmidt, was awarded compensatory damages of $15 million for pain and suffering, medical expenses, permanent disability, and more. She was also awarded punitive damages of $23 million after the jury found Abbott Laboratories negligent for failing to adequately warn her mother about the risk of birth defects.
The drug-maker says it plans to appeal the jury's decision.
Approximately 800 lawsuits involving Depakote have been filed against Abbott. Schmidt was one of two dozen plaintiffs named in the lawsuit.
Depakote is now a "Pregnancy Category X" medication, meaning the FDA believes its risks outweigh any possible benefit. In 2013, the agency issued a Safety Communication to warn that it should not be used to prevent migraine headaches during pregnancy.
Abbott has also already paid a $1.5 billion settlement after the Justice Department accused them of illegally marketing Depakote "off-label" for adults with schizophrenia and dementia from 1998-2006.
The lawsuit is Schmidt v. Abbott, CA No. 1222-CC-0247901, Missouri Circuit Court (St. Louis).
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Joel Gilbert and Mickey Jones
Bob Dylan and The Band
With a set of drum sticks and his 8 mm color home movie camera, Mickey Jones toured the world in 1966 with Bob Dylan and The Band. He captured on film what became known as "the tour that changed Rock and Roll forever." The booing crowds, the scathing reviews, the stomping feet, the infamous cry of "Judas!" ... all of this in response to Dylan trading in his acoustic fork guitar for a hard edged, electric sound. The Royal Albert Hall CD, Live 1966, remains the only commercial release from the 1966 Bob Dylan World Tour. Now, for the first time ON home video, musician turned actor Mickey Jones (Sling Blade, Home Improvement) chronicles the legendary 1966 Bob Dylan World Tour through his recently discovered films.
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Bob Dylan - World Tour 1966: The Home Movies (2002)
Reviewed by Colin Jacobson (February 6, 2004)
Almost 40 years after the fact, only a limited number of folks remember the impact Bob Dylan had on the music scene when he "went electric". Dylan first gained fame and prominence as arguably the most eloquent and skilled folk music performer and writer, and his talent with words led rock songs by other artists to become less about love and romance and more about social commentary and world issues.
In 1965, Dylan began to incorporate electric instruments into his music, and the folkie die-hards responded poorly. The furor didn't dispel quickly, and – as depicted in the famous documentary Don't Look Back - Dylan got nasty reactions from partisans most places he went for quite some time after that.
Don't Look Back will always remain the most significant document of this era, but we now have another look at this period in Dylan's career. In World Tour 1966 – The Home Movies, we get a glimpse of the era from the inside. Filmed by Mickey Jones, Dylan's drummer at the time, the program offers a different take on the experience.
At the start of Movies, Jones sits for an interview and tells us about his early interest in music and his career. We learn how Jones got into the field and hear of his various jobs up until he hooked up with Dylan in 1966. Jones then discusses rehearsals and his early experiences with the band.
After about 28 minutes of this, we finally see some of the 8mm "home movies" shot with Jones' camera. These start with the opening of the tour in Hawaii and then proceed through Australia, continental Europe, the UK, and back to the continent. The band then returns to the US, where Dylan has his catastrophic motorcycle accident and Jones' time with Bob ends. As we watch the footage, Jones narrates and gives us information about the tour, his experiences, and other insights. When the footage finishes, Jones provides his thoughts on Dylan and his experiences since 1966.
Frankly, Movies feels a bit like a tease. The program promises insightful glimpses behind the scenes and an insider's feel of this legendary tour. We don't get that. Instead, Movies comes across as a fairly bland travelogue.
Much of the problem stems from the absence of sound for any of the footage. We hear Dylan music throughout the program, but this comes from new versions performed by a cover band. Apparently the only audio from any of the shows comes with the infamous "Judas!" remark at the Manchester concert. This accompanies no footage, though, and is just an audio excerpt without any actual Dylan music. We get some mumblings from Bob but no songs.
The DVD attempts to fake us out at times. Sometimes we'll see performance footage accompanied by Dylan songs, and the degraded quality of the music might lead us to believe that we're hearing actual audio from the shows. This isn't true. The songs don't match the playing at all and clearly aren't really Dylan.
Really, the footage itself is the least interesting part of this program. We see lots of shots from the road – literally. Jones films the gang as they hit tourist spots and hotels. Occasional shots from the stage also appear, but without audio, this feels pretty useless. Very little genuinely compelling footage shows up here, as most of it seems bland and pedestrian.
A very chatty man, Jones offers some good comments, though the show could use some judicious editing. Jones provides a number of useful notes about the music and the shows. He goes into alterations made to song arrangements and the ins and outs of some performances. However, we hear way too much about their tourist activities. We don't see a lot of Dylan on those occasions, and this starts to feel like The Mickey Jones Show. Actually, the drummer remains the solid focus of the program, as it becomes much more about his life and career than that of Dylan.
When Jones focuses on the music and the performances, Home Movies presents intriguing material. Unfortunately, the program strays from that realm much too frequently and concentrates too much on travel and not enough on music. Movies often feels like we get little more than a session with a long-winded uncle and his vacation movies.
The DVD Grades: Picture C/ Audio C-/ Bonus D-
Bob Dylan: World Tour 1966 – The Home Movies appears in an aspect ratio of 1.33:1 on this single-sided, single-layered DVD; due to those dimensions, the image has not been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. The program mixed two sources, with varying results.
Not surprisingly, the 8mm footage from the Sixties looked terrible. Sharpness was poor, as the shots consistently seemed soft and fuzzy. They rarely appeared well focused and were rough and ill defined. Grain dominated, along with a mix of specks and marks. I must note that source flaws were pretty minor for this sort of material, though, and they caused the least of the problems. Colors looked heavy and messy, with dense tones that appeared thick and muddy. Blacks were inky and flat, and low-light shots seemed dense and tough to penetrate. None of this shocked me, but I needed to mention it anyway; the archival footage showed its age and source.
The other half of the program featured modern interview segments with Mickey Jones, and those looked just fine. They displayed good clarity and sharpness, with no instances of softness or fuzziness. Source flaws seemed absent, and the muted colors looked accurate and clean. Blacks were also tight and deep. All told, the image seemed about what one might expect, so it earned a "C".
The Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack of Home Movies seemed unassuming to the extreme. Actually, this appeared to be a two-channel stereo mix, as the front center and the rear speakers played literally no role in the presentation. Speech dominated the program and appeared somewhat ill defined. Jones' narration came from the front side speakers, which left it without great localization in the center. Otherwise, we only heard the background music played by the Dylan cover band. This showed minor stereo imaging but played a small role.
Quality appeared adequate. The two-channel presentation of the speech made it sound a little raspy, but overall, the dialogue came across as natural and distinctive. Music was too quiet to give us much of an impression. The songs sounded decent but no better than that. Virtually no effects elements appeared. The audio came across as serviceable but not anything more than that.
Only one supplement appears on Home Movies. We get a picture gallery. This includes 82 images. Most are candid photos, but we also find some interesting materials like Jones' signed photo of the Beatles. It's a decent little collection.
On the surface, Bob Dylan: World Tour 1966 – The Home Movies sounds like a fascinating piece of work, as it promises long-lost behind the scenes footage from one of rock's most significant tours. Unfortunately, we see little of interest, and though drummer Mickey Jones presents some interesting insights, he often discusses dull topics that don't relate much useful material. The program looks fine for what it is, and the audio seems acceptable though no better. The DVD includes almost no extras. Leave this historical curiosity for the Dylan die-hards, as I can't imagine it'll provide much of interest to others.
Viewer Film Ratings: 2.7777 Stars Number of Votes: 9


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Human Skeletons Found Dumped Near Hospital In Bihar's Muzaffarpur
One or two of the dead bodies were found charred and many skeletons were found strewn on the ground or stuffed into sacks in the forest area.
All India | ANI | Updated: June 22, 2019 21:05 IST
The skeletons have neither been burned nor buried.
Muzaffarpur:
Many skeletons were found strewn on the ground, stuffed in sacks
The skeletal remains were lying in a forest area near the hospital
The abandoned skeletons were neither burned nor buried
Skeletal remains have been discovered lying in open in a forest near the government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, which is coping with hundreds of cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES).
An investigation team of the hospital accompanied by policemen visited the spot on Saturday.
Dr Vipin Kumar from the hospital said, "Skeletal remains have been found here. Detailed information will be provided by the principal."
When a hospital receives any dead body, it has to immediately contact the nearest police station and file a report in this connection.
"After post-mortem, all the bodies are dumped in the forest behind the hospital. I never tried to ask the authorities about these skeletons" caretaker of the hospital, Janak Paswan told news agency ANI.
The abandoned skeletons have neither been burned nor buried.
"The post-mortem department takes care of the dead bodies. This is really inhuman if they have dumped the bodies in open. We will ask their department head to call an inquiry regarding the matter" Superintendent SK Shahi told ANI.
It is the duty of the post-mortem department to bury or burn the body.
When a hospital receives any dead body, it has to immediately contact the nearest police station and file a report in this connection. The corpse has to be kept in the post-mortem room for 72 hours after the report has been filed.
If no family member arrives for identification of the body within 72 hours, it is the duty of the post-mortem department to bury or burn the body following the stipulated procedure, Mr Shahi said.
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Daunik Lazro, Joëlle Léandre & George Lewis - Enfances à Dunois le 8 janvier 1984 (Fou Records, 2016) ****
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Amazing to think that 30 years of Joëlle Léandre's many collaborations with Daunik Lazro and George Lewis began with a recording we've never heard in full before now. As I've been soaking in all the writing this week, I revisited a couple of seminal albums also recorded in the 1980s, particularly the Intakt releases The Storming of the Winter Palace (the epic quintet featuring Léandre, Lewis, Maggie Nicols, Irène Schweizer, and Günter Sommer) and Paris Quartet (Léandre's album with Lazro, Schweizer, and Yves Robert). A portion of this trio performance appeared on Lazro's HatHut set, Sweet Zee, but if I'm not mistaken, this is the first release of the complete session. Thinking about how this is likely the first recorded meeting of these three, the clarity of the recording would be enough to recommend it, for its historical value. But the real prizes here are the vibrancy and ingenuity of three great improvisers in collaboration.
The opening 30 seconds of "Enface 1" contain a scattering of percussive noises (think Art Ensemble of Chicago-style little instruments), Léandre's voice, and the briefest tease of Lazro's sax. A minute later, the trio is fully awoken. Lazro and Léandre have long been collaborating, and the genesis of their partnership illuminates how well matched they've been since the beginning. All three musicians boast tremendous talent and commitment to the moment, but there's also sly humor and a passionate drive to urge listeners to out of their traditionally passive role. "Enfance 4" is a wonderful examples of this, with Léandre's arco solo suddenly interrupted by Lewis and Lazro's riffs and squaks.
"Enface 5" is something of preview of the past 30 years in retrospect. Early on, Lazro takes a lyrical solo, which Léandre quickly picks up on bass. The two continue moving forward, somewhat hesitantly, before ceding the floor to Lewis for an extended solo. The three come together in a swirling passage of singing, bass, trombone, and sax, which contrasts staccato passages with brassy outbursts. Hearing it all hang together in synchrony, I was somewhat on edge, waiting to hear how long the passage would sustain itself.
With most of the tracks clocking in at sub-4 minutes, the 20-minute "Enface 5" and 12-minute "Enface 6" form the centerpiece of the album. Toward the middle of "Enface 6" is a Lazro/Lewis duet, with the two weaving their lines together into a dense run. Gradually, Léandre joins, then quickly takes centerstage for a solo that sets the path forward for the piece's conclusion. The final track, "Enface 10," plays like a strident plea that could be a call for peace, a call to action, or a call simply echoing out into space, perhaps never to be answered.
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took it in stride with no resentment...she is definitely "spunky"
note: short session with sensational progress & results ...."I get it!"
emphasis on "sit" and "walking on lead"....the "off switch"
Sept 3 trained at Square Pond DTA "grassy area" two retrieves, and mostly "sit"
over a hard sandy bottom, Pounce was "pouncing"
of water. There's not much distance between the front and back ends.
note to self: "AVOID GOING OFF CAMPUS"
Sept 7 after the early morning feed & airing Pounce did a "walk on lead & sit"
the needed time to control the retrieves - she's FAST!!!
needed to air.......zero mistakes! and seemed to enjoy just "hanging out"
note: this evening Pounce came in from airing and was put on "sit"
or just being calm....for at least 15 minutes Pounce was on "sit"
note: bought four paint rollers for the eminent "teething phase"
she was off on about four long "casts", in between we alternated the "chase"
note: she is definitely a "keeper"
note: mouth still not trustworthy, getting more "half-assed" swipes vs.
retrieves, went back to the shorter, lighter checkcord because "keep away"
become more of a source of the fun rather than just being a "kill joy taker"
realize that his pup had somehow managed to be "out there"
neighbor did that for me."
changed and he wanted to do some upland hunting.
a perfect non-slip retriever. Free searching for game was not in her mind.
little twinge about being free to search.......or not?....maybe a little?
comfortable thing for puppy pads. In some areas there are no thistles.
never farther than checkcord length........except she was not wearing one.
flying back. I said nothing. Her body language was almost oozing "Hey!
the "Where is the water look?" and we went home.
I saw this "free" behavior at bit when we were doing the island adventures.
We need to do this once in awhile.....regularly.
"house keeping" was counter-productive to the proper use of time.
a new, small window for high level thinking.
a session often prove to be the most effective. After that the "edge"
made questions, explanations and conclusions more meaningful.
Establishing context with perspective establishes expectations.
waves and teaching seems to be more effective after resting.
brain activity and attempt to optimize the effective moments.
briefly at regular intervals and make each change distinct.
OK, Pounce....time to go to work.
Sept 30 morning & evening sessions of "chase, walking on lead and sit"


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General merchant, King's County, ledger : [1810-1843]
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Algonquin Brings Back Free Teen Night To Manasquan
Algonquin's Teen Night in collaboration with Project Write Now is a program for the playwrights, future directors, designers as well as theatregoers.
by A.A. Cristi Dec. 05, 2022
Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the return of Algonquin's Teen Night in collaboration with Project Write Now. Algonquin's Teen Night is a program for student playwrights, future directors, designers and theatre enthusiasts.
Students participating in the program will be instructed in creative writing with an emphasis on writing for theatre. Teen Night students will produce a journal of creative writing ideas, participate in feedback sessions and develop pieces for a showcase. The showcase will be presented before an audience and feature students' original monologues, scenes or short plays.
Students will have the opportunity to see Algonquin Arts Theater's main stage performances of, Wait Until Dark on February 18th and Hello, Dolly! on May 20th of 2023, free-of-charge. Each performance will incorporate a meet and greet and Q & A with the productions creative team. Teen Night will view, read, share, and discuss theatrical performances as a class.
Teen Night is open to students ages 14 & up, free-of-charge. Pre-registration is required and not all students will be selected. There is a writing prerequisite. Students must be available to attend to all four-sessions to register. Teen Night includes tickets to main stage performances; therefore, there are a limited number of places in the class. Teen Night will enroll up to 15 students. Email Julie Nagy, Director of Arts Education at julie@algonquinarts.org to secure a spot in the program.
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ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE (AAT) is a 501c(3) non-profit center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance and film.
Located in Manasquan, N.J., AAT is an integral part of the Shore region, offering broad access to arts experiences across multiple disciplines. Deeply committed to education, AAT serves students of all ages not only through art and music instruction, but also through the unique communal conversation that exists between audience member and performer. A journeyman house, AAT features the work of young and emerging artists, designers and directors working
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AAT provides a platform for local and regional performers to showcase their work and offers audiences the opportunity to engage very directly and personally in the arts, fostering greater participation and providing an engaging means for exploring personal and societal issues through the world of the stage.
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Through Jennifer's work as an educator, writer, and mentor, she connected with Greg Phelan, Samantha Strauss, and Allison Tevald, who all share a similar passion for writing and teaching.
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38 years to Cross a Nine Inch stream
Towards the end of Parshat Chukat, after the incident with the copper snake, we read about a number of stops that the Jewish people made during their travels through the wilderness. The setting is after the sin of the spies and the corresponding Divine decree of 40 years of wandering.
The children of Israel journeyed on and camped in Oboth.
יוַיִּסְעוּ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיַּחֲנוּ בְּאֹבֹת:
11They journeyed from Oboth and camped in Iyeh Ha'Avarim (the wasteland passes in the wilderness), which faced Moab, toward the rising sun.
יאוַיִּסְעוּ מֵאֹבֹת וַיַּחֲנוּ בְּעִיֵּי הָעֲבָרִים בַּמִּדְבָּר אֲשֶׁר עַל פְּנֵי מוֹאָב מִמִּזְרַח הַשָּׁמֶשׁ:
12From there they journeyed, and they encamped along the stream of Zered.
יבמִשָּׁם נָסָעוּ וַיַּחֲנוּ בְּנַחַל זָרֶד:
13From there they journeyed, and they encamped on the other side of the Arnon, which was in the desert, extending from the Amorite border, for Arnon was the Moabite border between Moab and the Amorites.
יגמִשָּׁם נָסָעוּ וַיַּחֲנוּ מֵעֵבֶר אַרְנוֹן אֲשֶׁר בַּמִּדְבָּר הַיֹּצֵא מִגְּבֻל הָאֱמֹרִי כִּי אַרְנוֹן גְּבוּל מוֹאָב בֵּין מוֹאָב וּבֵין הָאֱמֹרִי:
We know nothing about what transpired in these location; only that "they camped" and "from there they journeyed". Yet if their names are mentioned there must be something worth knowing and learning about these stops. Here the Midrash Rabba offers an approach to fill in the details:
ד [כא, י] ויסעו בני ישראל ויחנו באובות שנעשו אויבים למקום ויחנו בעיי העברים שהיו מלאים עבירה ויחנו בנחל זרד שלא היה הנחל אלא מלא זרת ולא יכלו לעוברו ל"ח שנה שנא' (דברים ב) עתה קומו ועברו את נחל זרד וכתיב (שם /דברים ב'/) והימים אשר הלכנו מקדש ברנע עד אשר עברנו את נחל זרד שלשים ושמונה שנה עד תם כל הדור משם נסעו ויחנו מעבר ארנון שנתרצה להם הקב"ה.
The Midrash suggests that these place names hint to the uneasy relationship between Israel and Hashem during their time in the wilderness:
Oboth: related to word "Oyev," enemy- Israel and Hashem were enemies at that location.
Iyeh Ha'Avarim: related to word "aveira", sin- Israel was full of sins in that location
Part of the problem in each of these locations is that the nation did not attempt to learn or gain in some way from their experiences in each place. They remained bitter and downtrodden- primarily from the sin of the spies and its aftermath, which was exacerbated by the Korach Rebellion and other complaints against Hashem. Instead of seeing the positive, the people acted in each location with enmity and sin.
Most interesting to me is the Midrash's treatment of a third location:
Nachal (stream of) Zared: related to the word zeret, which is a Biblical measurement, approximately 9 inches. According to the Midrash, "the brook was only a zeret wide, and yet the nation was unable to cross it for 38 years."
Why didn't Bnei Yisrael just jump across Nachal Zared? Even I can jump that far!
The people were stuck. And when you think you can't do something- you are right and it can't be done.
38 years later when the Jews finally are ready to cross Nachal Zered they probably felt very silly. They must have asked themselves, "what took us so long to cross this tiny stream?"
The answer is that the challenge remained the same all along. But over the course of 38 years the nation changed, along with their attitudes towards that challenge.
Each of us confronts challenges in our lives. Oftentimes those challenges seem insurmountable. And yet with time, we are able to overcome these challenges. Once we do so, we sometimes wonder what took us so long? The answer is that the challenge did not change. We changed, along with our perspective on the challenge.
Summer is a time for travels- family vacations, changes of schools, changes of jobs. Let us make sure to gain something positive or learn something from each of our travels. And when presented with challenges let us internalize the lesson from Nachal Zered: what seems insurmountable at first can become achievable with a change of perspective or a change in attitude.
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Yaakov Weinstock's First Marlins Game
The following sermon was delivered 8 years ago, Parshat Korach 2007.
This past Thursday night, the Brotherhood organized a trip to the Marlins game. By the number of Young Israel families and the smiles on their faces, it was a great success. I was planning to go alone, but in the middle of the week decided that the time had come for my son Yaakov to go to his first Marlins game; as a matter of fact, his first baseball game. In the past we have taken Yaakov to public entertainment venues, sometimes with disastrous results. You see, he's not a fan of loud noises, and sometimes in response to such noise he has demanded that we leave immediately, in no uncertain terms. But I figured the time was ripe. Besides, when asked if he wanted to go to the baseball game, he enthusiastically responded yes. So even though the thought of going on an outing of this magnitude with just Yaakov and no wife was a bit daunting, I was nonetheless excited at the prospect of taking my firstborn son to see America's past time for his very first time. My expectations were high and I hoped that the memories of this evening would be priceless.
Everything was going well. We parked at Dolphin Stadium. Yaakov was holding my hand as we walked through the parking lot, waving and saying hello to everyone we passed. I give him his ticket to hold. He handed it to the lady at the entrance gate. Upon reaching the gate I found out that tonight was a special promotion: The first 10,000 fans would receive a Marlins Replica 1997 Championship Ring. Luckily we got our rings before supplies ran out, and I thought to myself "this is the beginning of a great evening." I started to plan out our schedule. We had an hour before Mincha. Should we go straight to our seats, or look around for the perfect souvenir- after all there's no way Yaakov would come home from his first baseball game without a souvenir. I decided to first go to our seats.
And then it happened. My wonderful son whom I love dearly heard the loud voices coming from the PA system coupled with the noise from the largest High-definition jumbo-tron in America, and refused to enter the stadium. My first response was to find a way to get Yaakov to acquiesce. But the more I cajoled and bribed the more adamant he became. My next response was to get angry. That of course just made things a lot worse. As my son was crying that he wanted to go home, after being at Dolphin Stadium for no more than 12 minutes- I had an epiphany: This must be how Korach felt.
Korach had a lot going for him. He had a wife and children. According to the Talmud Korach was a very wealthy man. Masechet Sanhedrin teaches that three hundred white mules were necessary in order to carry just the keys of Korach's treasure stores. Where did Korach get this wealth? According to the Talmud (Pesachim) Yosef hid three treasures, and Korach found one of them. According to the Medrash (rabbah), Korach became wealthy in his capacity as Paroh's Finance Minister.
Korach was also a member of an elite group of Leviim who had the privilege to carry the holy Ark during Bnei Yisrael's travels. Rashi mentions that Korach was a "Pikei'ach", an intelligent person. Moreover, it appears that Korach had a degree of Ruach Hakodesh, Divine inspiration, as he knew that he was the ancestor of the great prophet Shmuel.
With so much in his favor, why did Korach feel the need for more? Why did he pick a fight with Moshe, and in effect with G-d, leading to disastrous consequences for himself and those around him?
The story of Korach is full of ambiguity. For example, what was Korach's actual complaint? In pasuk Gimmel, Korach argues:
"Why have you lifted yourselves above the assembly of G-d?"
The Medrash Tanchuma writes that Korach's criticism was directed towards Aharon and his argument to Moshe went as follows:
"If you, Moshe, are the king of Israel, then you should not have selected your brother Aharon as the High Priest."
However, in providing background to Korach's rebellion, the Medrash gives an altogether different cause for Korach's rebellion:
"Korach was envious of the princeship of Eltzafan ben Uzziel, whom Moshe had appointed prince over the family of Kehat."
Medrash Tanchuma elaborates that Kehat, Korach's grandfather, had four sons: Amram, Yitzhar, Chetzron and Uzziel. Kehat's firstborn son was Amram, who was the father of Moshe and Aharon. As firstborn, Amram was entitled to "pi-shnayim" a double portion of land. As the tribe of levi would not inherit land in Israel, it therefore made sense to Korach that Amram should be bestowed with two positions of rank: namely, kingship- a role which was filled by Moshe, and the High Priesthood, filled by Aharon. However, there was another position of authority that had to be assigned, the prince of the Kehatite family. Korach expected to be appointed to this position. After all, he was the son of Kehat's second oldest son, Yitzhar. As such he felt that he was next in line for a position. Korach was therefore shocked and thrown for a loop when Moshe appointed his cousin Eltzafan considering the fact that Eltzfan's father, Uzziel, was the youngest of Kehat's four children.
So which one really set Korach off? Was it Aharon's position or Eltzafan's?
Korach had good reason to expect the position of family prince. There are specific expectations assigned in the Torah to members of a family depending on their birth order. For example, the bechor, the firstborn gets a double portion of the father's estate. In Parshat Vayeitzei, when we are introduced to Leah and Rachel, we are told that Leah's eyes were tender while Rachel was beautiful. Breishit Rabbah informs us that the expectation at the time was that since both Rivkah and her brother Lavan had two children, then it only made sense that the two older siblings (Leah and Eisav) should marry each other, as should the two younger siblings (Yaakov and Rachel). Korach's assumption seems reasonable and his logic seems sound.
So we can understand and appreciate Korach's expectations. But what happened when his expectations were not met? What happened when Korach was passed over and the position was given to his younger cousin? What happens when what we thought would happen or should happen does not actually pan out? What happens when your son wants to leave his first baseball game before your first bite of kosher hot dog?
Here is where Korach errs. In such a situation, disappointment is to be expected. Even a little bit of jealousy, some frustration and anger, though not good things, could have been understood and respected. But the Medrash describes Korach's reaction. Korach said:
"I will therefore rebel against Moshe and nullify his words."
It is only at this point, that Korach attacks Aharon. Even if Korach is right, his expectations were not met, and he is not appointed prince. In response he lashes out against Aharon. His argument against Aharon is weak. In fact in the earlier Midrash we learn that at first Korach recognized Aharon's claim to the position of Kohen Gadol.
Some commentators see within Korach's response the power and danger of jealousy. I see within the story of Korach a failure to prepare for alternate outcomes. Even with everything that he had, Korach was unable to deal with the disappointment when his expectations were not met.
The story of Korach teaches us the need to be flexible. We must be able to handle unmet expectations in a productive and healthy manner.
Thursday night at the stadium my knee-jerk reaction was to refuse to admit that my expectations were going to go unmet. One option would be to go to our seats and watch the game, even if doing so would meant lots of kicking and screaming. Another option was to allow my sense of disappointment to express itself as anger. In that case, I would have immediately left the stadium, and dropped Yaakov off at home, vowing to never again take him anywhere.
Instead I took a deep breath, thought about Korach's mistake and resigned myself to the fact that tonight's outing would not be at all as I envisioned. I would defer to what my son wanted to do. So for two hours, we wandered the recesses of Dolphin Stadium; everywhere except the inside of the actual stadium. We walked up and down the ramp. We walked back and forth from Section 125 to 145. We sat on the benches, ate dinner, and watched on the televisions the game that was taking place inside.
At the end of the evening, one of my original expectations was met: Yaakov left with a souvenir. As for me- I left with a better appreciation for Korach's error. I left with an understanding how important it is to effectively handle disappointment. I left with the memory of an evening with my son at the ballpark that was indeed priceless.
2015 Update: Since then, I am happy to report that Yaakov and I have enjoyed many father-son baseball outings together- inside the stadium
40 Days, 40 Years and the Relativity of Time
Yesterday our son Eitan underwent an outpatient surgical procedure that, Baruch Hashem, went well. When it comes to the health and wellbeing of my children, I am a nervous person (as I think most parents are), often worrying about the "what ifs". The two hours in the waiting room felt like much longer.
After surgery, our son had to undergo an x –ray. Suffice it to say, our three year old son was in no mood to be subjected to any more poking or prodding. So what could have been a 20 minute test ended up taking over an hour. And to me it felt a whole lot longer. After all, how is it possible for some of my hairs to turn from brown to grey within only a one hour timeframe?
With Eitan feeling a lot better today, it gives me the opportunity to reflect back and note how time is experienced so differently by different people in different circumstances. I don't understand Einstein's Theory of Relativity. But I do understand when parents of newborns say that the night lasted forever when their baby is not sleeping; while the parents of high school and college graduates comment to me how kids grow up in the blink of an eye. We all know how at times school classes can go by too slow, while summer vacation goes by too fast. And we all have had the feeling of particular minutes and hours ticking by tediously, while days and weeks (even years) zoom by.
Intellectually we know that every standard measurement of time- the minute, hour, day, week- is precisely the same. The feeling of time moving slowly or quickly is up to us and our perspective. In order to "slow down time" we must exercise our mindfulness, the kavanah that we invest into our experiences. Time goes by slowly in a bad way when we do not appreciate the current experience, or when we are not focused on something that interests us or excites us. Time goes by quickly when we don't take a moment to appreciate the good times; when we don't "stop to smell the roses."
In Parshat Shelach we read about the spies sent to check out the Land of Israel. We read that the spies toured the land for 40 days (13:25). Rashi quotes the Tanchuma that the land was too large to be toured in only 40 days, but that Hashem enabled a miracle to occur. The Midrash offers one approach as to why the miracle occurred. But I'd like to suggest a different possibility, in terms of the relative experience of time.
An experience that should have taken much longer is described as taking 40 days because the spies were not focused on the task. They were not being mindful of the experiences they were having- so time just flew by.
Perhaps this is another way of understanding the punishment meted out to the people in the aftermath of the spies:
בְּמִסְפַּר הַיָּמִים אֲשֶׁר תַּרְתֶּם אֶת הָאָרֶץ אַרְבָּעִים יוֹם יוֹם לַשָּׁנָה יוֹם לַשָּׁנָה תִּשְׂאוּ אֶת עֲו‍ֹנֹתֵיכֶם אַרְבָּעִים שָׁנָה וִידַעְתֶּם אֶת תְּנוּאָתִי
According to the number of days which you toured the Land forty days, a day for each year, you will [thus] bear your iniquities for forty years; thus you will come to know My alienation."
The punishment of "a day for each year" is appropriate for the sin of the spies. Their mistake was rushing through their tour of Israel, so as a punishment they must spend 40 years contemplating the mistakes of 40 days.
Sometimes a year flies by like a day. Sometimes a day can feel like an entire year. As we enter into those lazy days of summer, let us resolve to live life to the fullest, with mindfulness and intention. In so doing we will automatically be blessed with "long days."
The Teacher and the Nurse: Models of Jewish Leadership
The Teacher and the Nurse: Two Models of Jewish Leadership
In Parshat Behaalotecha, Moshe expresses a level of frustration towards the Jewish People which we have yet to see during his leadership. He asks Hashem (11:12):
הֶאָנֹכִי הָרִיתִי אֵת כָּל הָעָם הַזֶּה אִם אָנֹכִי יְלִדְתִּיהוּ כִּי תֹאמַר אֵלַי שָׂאֵהוּ בְחֵיקֶךָ כַּאֲשֶׁר יִשָּׂא הָאֹמֵן אֶת הַיֹּנֵק עַל הָאֲדָמָה אֲשֶׁר נִשְׁבַּעְתָּ לַאֲבֹתָיו:
Did I conceive this entire people? Did I give birth to them, that You say to me, 'Carry them in your bosom as the nurse carries the suckling,' to the Land You promised their forefathers?
Rav Soloveitchik noted the difference between a leader that is a "Rav" and a leader that is an "Omen". Both types of leaders are called upon to teach, but the Omen (nurse) type of leader according to Rav Soloveitchik, "submerges his/her identity into that of the child." A nurse considers his/her ambitions and needs to be secondary to those of the child.
A teacher retains his/her own identity, for he conveys specific knowledge. A nurse becomes one with the child.
In this pasuk, Moshe becomes aware of the fact that being a teacher does not suffice for Jewish leadership. They required a spiritual and emotional "nurse."At this early stage of the people's development as a nation, the Jews would be impulsive at times, and their complaints and concerns would not be able to be addressed rationally. Moshe was not sure he was capable of taking on all of these roles: not only to teach and command the people, but to guide, and inspire and transform them away from the tendencies that they acquired during their sojourn in Egypt.
To do this, it would not suffice for Moshe to give a good shiur, nor would it be enough to be bright and articulate. Moshe would have to nurture relationships with the People, by exhibiting patience, sympathy and empathy. It was this role as an Omen- type leader that Moshe knew was necessary, and yet he felt unqualified to take on. Hashem validates Moshe's concern, evident from the fact that God does not criticize nor punish Moshe for his expressions of doubt and apprehension. Hashem concurs that the People would need more than just a teacher, they would need an Omen.
Today, the Jewish People need leaders that are more than just Rav's; they must also be Omen's. As Rav Soloveitchik put it, today a demonstration of caring from a leader, is as important as a brilliant idea. Teachers must teach with feeling, as well as with clarity. Personal commitment, selflessness, empathy, and a willingness to submit one's personal ego for the greater good are necessary in 21st century Jewish leadership.
All of us are leaders to some people in some capacity. Let us learn the lesson of compassionate leadership taught to us by Moshe in this week's Parsha. In so doing, may we merit to lead and to be led in ways that are both effective and spiritually nourishing
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