There are 4 home internet options and 5 business internet options in Alstead. 95.5% of homes can get fixed-line service. Competition in Alstead is more competitive than the average US city. There are 4 home internet providers in the entire city, which is above average, and the majority of Alstead, NH residents have one to two options for wired internet service at their homes.
79.5% of homes can get cable.
79.5% of residents in this area can get XFINITY (Comcast) cable. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 200 Mbps, which is the fastest available speed for Alstead, NH residential internet providers. 100% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by XFINITY (Comcast).
For other cities, see XFINITY (Comcast) coverage and availability maps. Cable TV service service is also available through XFINITY (Comcast) cable in Alstead, NH. You may either call and see what bundling options are available or call for internet-only service with satellite TV.
93.9% of residents in this area can get FairPoint Communications DSL. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 25 Mbps, which is below-average speed for Alstead, NH residential internet providers. 66.7% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by FairPoint Communications.
The table below shows the percentage of customers who can get the speed listed in the left column. For example, 66.7% of FairPoint Communications's customers can purchase download speeds somewhere in the 21 to 30 Mbps range, while 0% of customers can expect the fastest upload speed to be in the same range.
For other cities, see FairPoint Communications coverage and availability maps. TV service service is not available through FairPoint Communications DSL in Alstead, NH. You may either call and see what bundling options are available or call for internet-only service with satellite TV.
16.5% of residents in this area can get FirstLight Fiber DSL. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 3 Mbps, which is below-average speed for Alstead, NH residential internet providers. 0.3% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by FirstLight Fiber.
For other cities, see FirstLight Fiber coverage and availability maps. TV service service is not available through FirstLight Fiber DSL in Alstead, NH. You may either call and see what bundling options are available or call for internet-only service with satellite TV.
79.7% of residents in this area can get XFINITY (Comcast) cable. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 200 Mbps, which is below-average speed for Alstead, NH business internet providers. 100% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by XFINITY (Comcast).
94.3% of residents in this area can get FairPoint Communications DSL. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 25 Mbps, which is below-average speed for Alstead, NH business internet providers. 66% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by FairPoint Communications.
The table below shows the percentage of customers who can get the speed listed in the left column. For example, 66.4% of FairPoint Communications's customers can purchase download speeds somewhere in the 21 to 30 Mbps range, while 0% of customers can expect the fastest upload speed to be in the same range.
4.9% of residents in this area can get FirstLight Fiber DSL. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 1 Mbps, which is below-average speed for Alstead, NH business internet providers. 100% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by FirstLight Fiber.
0.6% of residents in this area can get FirstLight Fiber fiber. The fastest internet service this ISP offers here is 1 Gbps+, which is the fastest available speed for Alstead, NH business internet providers. 100% of local customers can get the fastest download speed offered by FirstLight Fiber.
For other cities, see FirstLight Fiber coverage and availability maps. TV service service is not available through FirstLight Fiber fiber in Alstead, NH. You may either call and see what bundling options are available or call for internet-only service with satellite TV.
As mentioned, competition in Alstead is more competitive than the average area. The table below shows how many options you have in each speed range.


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Take this cool steel Giant Robot camping mug on the road! Perfect for morning coffee in the woods or at your breakfast table. Sawtelle Japantown is our home. Robots since 1994.


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David Bielander receives Swiss Grand Award for Design
Image: David Bielander, 'Selfie with Cardboard Crown'
Congratulations to David Bielander for being one of three recipients of the 2017 Swiss Grand Award for Design.
Each year, the Swiss Federal Design Commission recognises the work of three artist/designers who have played a defining role in Swiss creative culture.
In granting this award, the Swiss Federal Design Commission stated: "The Confederation grants Bielander a Swiss Grand Award for Design in recognition of his unconventional point of view and critical method, which yield unconventional and striking results that set him at the forefront of international jewellery design."

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Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition Review
Carlos Santuana
Growing up in the PlayStation 1 era meant taking in some truly captivating titles. From Abe's Oddysee to Ace Combat, Syphon Filter to Rayman, there was always a different classic that was lighting up my chunky box TV back in the '90s and early '00s. Back in 1997, there was one game however that caught my attention above all others and had me, and several of my friends, hooked for weeks. That game was Micro Machines V3, the classic table top racer that had players putting microscopic and wacky racers around table tops and the like all for our amusement. Now though, all these years later, we have Table Top Racing: World Tour, but can it capture that micro magic that we previously loved, or will it sit in slumber in the shadows of the mighty Micro Machines?
Now before I get into the depths of it all, it's worth noting that Table Top Racing isn't exactly a new and exciting title. It is for Nintendo owners of course, otherwise what would be the point right? But if you're a multiplatform gamer, then chances are you'll have already noticed this one arriving on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in recent times. That said, there are now some exciting changes that have been made to help create the complete Table Top Racing experience and with each new change only bolstering what we already have on offer, it must be said Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition is miniature racing at its finest!
To start off, players are given a reasonable sum of coins to purchase a car, with two affordable picks to choose from. For me the Volkswagen looking BugRat was the only choice I was willing to accept and with it, I headed into first event available to me, the Spark Plug Trophy Championship, hoping to save enough coins to be able to eventually splash out on the rest of th 16 strong line-up of miniaturised and tuneable racers.
With this being the Nitro Edition, this does of course come with added extras, as mentioned before. These include all the previously released DLC, a new Splitscreen VS Battle mode, Optional A.I Opponents for Online Games and 2 Player split-screen Online and Offline Gameplay.
Whilst those additions may sound exciting though, it's worth noting that the base game alone is far from lacking in content. With 12 unique Championship trophies for players to fight for, 32 circuits to master and over 175 events to reign supreme on, this isn't a game that you'll be dusting off in a single rainy afternoon. In fact, with racing proving fast, fluid and incredibly fun, chances are you'll still find yourself pushing your snazzy table top racer to the limits late into the night!
Should you manage to master everything on offer in the single player side of things and nail every Championship and restriction setting Special Event, you'll then want to consider jumping in on the multiplayer side of things.
There are three options for you in the multiplayer section that include Solo Online Battle, Splitscreen Online Battle and Splitscreen VS. Battle. With the inclusion of A.I to fill the empty slots left by players, this certainly brings fresh air knowing that you won't forever be waiting for enough players to start a race. As we all know, that is an all too common problem with multiplayer titles that have been out a little while these days, and if you have at least one other player then you can get straight to it in a completely packed out race.
Splitscreen online is much the same, however your extra player comes in the form of your local partner, with two players able to get in on the action together against everyone else online courtesy of taking a single Joy-Con each. From there, we have the final option, Splitscreen VS. Battle – one that pits players once more against one another, just this time without the added pressure of online opponents, ensuring the battle is all that more personal.
No matter what mode you choose, solo or multiplayer based, each race is more than just making your way to the finish line; it's just as much about how you do it. In each race, players will find floating powerups and weapons that can be utilised to fight your way through the pack and gain that valuable first place, and as you'd expect from any kart/miniature vehicle racer, they work a treat. Knowing when to use them however can often be the key, and should you learn the tracks well enough, there is nothing like timing that perfectly launched ice shot at your opponent as you race past the frozen ice-cube remains of their vehicle.
Another important feature that will play into your success is vehicle modification. It's all well and good saving up your coins to eventually splash the cash on that pricey racer, but unless you invest equally into the Top Speed, Acceleration, Handling and Armour ratings of your vehicle, you'll be made quick work of on the track. To do that though, it's going to cost you even more coins, but there's nothing that compares stepping onto the grid with a fully tuned vehicle that's ready to dominate the opposition.
Overall, whilst the whole idea of Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition on Nintendo Switch is really quite simplistic, the execution is fantastic and if you're after a game that will pull you in race after race, looking and sounding great throughout, then Table Top Racing: World Tour – Nitro Edition is certainly a game you'll want to be getting involved in. With sounds provided courtesy of Juice Recordings, and visuals that provide intricate detail within it's 'toonish' design, Table Top Racing is certainly a kart/miniature racer that will stick with you for some time.
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The University of Reading is to host the first Neighbourhood Planning HIVE event exclusively for those citizen-planners active in developing a Neighbourhood Development Plan.
Led by Professor Gavin Parker from Real Estate and Planning the day will centre on attendees sharing their knowledge, experience and issues involved in the neighbourhood planning process. The organising team are excited to pioneer this co-produced work with the agenda reflecting and focusing on the topics and themes identified by citizen-planners as being of most importance.
Discussions on the day will act to shape the design of neighbourhood planning in the future with a key output being the production of a report and briefing note which will analyse and consolidate the practical knowledge and experience of citizen-planners.
Since 2011 Neighbourhood Planning has developed considerable momentum with over 2,200 active neighbourhoods across England. The University has become renowned for its academic research on Neighbourhood Planning activity. This has informed Government policy and assisted active communities to navigate the process.
The HIVE event will continue this thread of research and practice impact with resultant report providing effective voice to neighbourhood planners.


I notice that you got a lot to write about after all those short notes you used to scrible. Well I guess after coming into a country so different from that you've been used to you ought to have plenty to write about.
I don't think any city in France or Italy I've been in was as battered as Tokyo nor were they made of wood & bamboo & could stand more beating & almost impossible to burn. Maybe some of those cities in Germany were just as bad.
the most & women were cheap & very plentyful.
Maybe your new & haven't been through much so you got a lot of pity for the Natives. Thought I used to feel sorry for them over there my emotions didn't quite come to the point where I pitied them & we very seldom gave away anything unless it was for a bargain.
As usual the black market will fluorish in places like that but Japan was never noted as being a well to do country so there probably won't be much inflated money floating around like in Europe where the Germans manufactured franc & lives.
Since there aren't many buildings left in Tokyo I wonder were all the GI's take their dames. Maybe it was like in Italy were they brought the dames up to their pup tents & they used to do it all over the grape vines & forests.
be spoken in more refined society.
You'll probably surprise everybody when you get back with the additional Japanese you will aquire while you're there. You're bound to for you'll be trying to learn new words all the time & having a knowledge of it will make it that much easier. I know some of our boys could carry on conversation in Italian pretty fluently just by picking it up. I wasn't too good at it though.
to Asayo's house. It wasn't too bad with the lights hanging from the vine rack above.
My first Xmas at home since the war wasn't anything much. The eve I went to meet Charlie folks who docked at qoo that night & met quite a number of the home town bunch I didn't see for a long time like Masao Oshiro, Genchi Senchi Sensiyo & Masa Sata who was just back from overseas. Xmas day was spent preparing for the Dinner.


My Teaser: My teaser comes from The Taste of Salt by Martha Southgate. I'm really excited to read and review this one. It definitely isn't a vampire/wwii/romance but it reminds of books like Getting Mother's Body and Corregidora . Without the slavery/black struggle focus. I'm still reading but can't wait to post a review.
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Asylum Forums > Sensory Overload > The "What is Brett Listening/Listened To" thread?
I didn't think it could get shittier, but it did.
I liked this thread better when it was broken.
an oddly consistent mix of prog-rock, metal, and dreampop.
Brett, if you want to be SUPER hipster, you should give this a go.


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Japan's View of an Uncertain World
Trying to make sense of what is happening in the world is a more complex (and possibly thankless) task today than it ever has been. From the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, through to the capricious behaviour of the 45th President of the United States and former reality TV star Donald Trump, previously longstanding and reliable features…
23/11/2017 in East Asia, Japan, Power, Cooperation and Competition in East Asia, SEAS Seminar Series.
A review of "Diplomacy for Korean Neutrality and Buffer Zones: Modern History & Implications", a SEAS public seminar by Dr. Seung-Young Kim
By Hyeonjun Kim, PhD student, School of East Asian Studies As tension from North Korea's missile crisis and anxiety among its neighbouring countries emerge, questions on the regional situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula are gaining global attention. The lecture of Dr. Seung-young Kim, held on the 12th of October in the Arts Tower, gave us a chance…
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Automated graves: the new business of death in Japan
By Anna Vainio, PhD student, School of East Asian Studies Each year our department runs a seminar series, inviting a number of interesting speakers to discuss their latest research and share it with staff, students and visitors alike. Last week saw this year's keynote lecture, delivered by Prof. Anne Allison from Duke University, one of…
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Yi Sang's Queer Time in Colonial Korea – A guest lecture by Prof John Treat
Written by Sini-Petriina Kuusisto, PhD student in the School of East Asian Studies There are some seats free on the front row. Dr. Pendleton has just introduced me and two of my colleagues to the guest speaker, John Whittier Treat, an Emeritus Professor at Yale University. We find ourselves making awkward small talk about small Japanese…
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These numbers are just brutal for EXC, representing UFC taking their lunch. In our Affliction vs UFC piece for mixedmartialarts.com we put forward the idea that EliteXC was the show that needed to be programmed against with a live show, but from the looks of it a two month old PPV will do the job just fine.
Need proof the UFC is the preeminent mixed martial arts brand in the world? On Saturday, July 26, more men 18-34 watched a repeat…a repeat…of a UFC event on Spike TV than a LIVE telecast of a Pro EliteXC championship card on CBS. Despite being available in over 17 million more homes, Spike TV drew 27% more Men 18-34 for a re-broadcast of "UFC 84: Penn vs. Sherk" from (9:00-12:00am ET/PT) than CBS's live show (9:00-11:00pm). Spike TV's telecast tallied 433,000 Men 18-34 to CBS's 341,000.
Overall, "UFC 84: Penn vs. Sherk" drew higher ratings than Pro EliteXC in Men 18-49 (1.5 to 1.3) and Men 18-34 (1.5 and 1.0).
Reminiscent of the XFL's rating collapse years ago, the CBS telecast was 69% lower in Men 18-34 and 57% lower with Men 18-49 than its initial broadcast on CBS in May featuring the "He Hate Me" of MMA, Kimbo Slice.
Compared to last week's live Spike TV UFC telecast featuring arguably the best pound for pound fighter in the world, Anderson Silva, the UFC outdrew CBS by 165% with Men 18-34, 82% with Men 18-49, and 21% with total viewers.


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July 14….Magic Show for Children at the Library - Come enjoy the magic of Dr. Rick at the Lubbock Public Library. Pick up your free tickets at the library on the day of the program. Space is limited. For more information, please call the Mahon Library at 775-2838. Groves Library, 5520 19th Street 1 & 2 p.m.
July 14….Buddy Holly Center Summer Showcase - This week's featured act is The Griffin Adams Bandperforming West Texas style rock 'n' roll. Performances are every Thursday evening from June 1 – September 1, 2011. The Summer Showcase experience is an entertaining and innovative environment, where patrons can enjoy original and unique Texas made music. Summer Showcase 2011 is free. There will be a cash bar and beverages available for purchase. No outside food, beverages or coolers allowed. Buddy Holly Center Meadows Courtyard, 1801 Crickets Ave; 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY Only
July 15 (repeats July 22, 29)….A Tribute to Prince, Aerosmith and Journey - Rock out with Dustin Garrett, Toby Caldwell, Ryan Garza, Jason Fellers, Amber Pennington - and introducing Jaden Terry - as they pay tribute to three of the greatest rock artists of all time! From funk & R&B...to hard rock and blues-rock....to jazz fusion and progressive rock - there's nothing the Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine can't do! Don't miss this opportunity to rock out as the Cactus Theater salutes three of America's most beloved rock stylists! Tickets are $17.50 and available by calling 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.
July 15….Monthly '3rd Friday' Star Party - The Museum of Texas Tech University and the South Plains Astronomy Club co-host a star party on the 3rd Friday of each month when weather allows. The star party is held at free of charge and open to the public. Since its formation in 1960, the South Plains Astronomy Club has provided opportunity for persons interested in astronomy and related subjects to communicate their ideas, experiences, problems, and interests. The club promotes activities, instruction, and research in astronomy and related subjects for club members and the general public. You're welcome to become a part of the South Plains Astronomy Club. Visit www.SouthPlainsAstronomyClub.org for more information. Tech Terrace Park near 25th St. and Gary Ave; "Party" starts after the sun sets.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
July 15,16 (repeats July 22, 23, 29, 30)…. Lubbock Moonlight Musicals: "Disney's High School Musical" - Based on a Disney Channel original movie written by Peter Barsocchini, "Disney's High School Musical" will include a cast of more than 30 local high school and college students. The leading roles of Troy Bolton and Gabriela Montez will be played by Joshua Walters of Lubbock High School and Kathleen Langford, a music major at Texas Tech. All summer performances will be outdoors in the Wells Fargo Amphitheater in beautiful MacKenzie Park. The audience is encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and personal lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is on grassy terraces. Tickets are priced at $28 for center terrace, preferred seating and $20 for general admission. Prices include a service charge. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at www.ticketsage.com/_lubbock/ or by calling 806-770-2000. Substantial group discounts are available, as well as special prices for students and children. Wells Fargo Amphitheater, Mackenzie Park, 413 E. Broadway. Gates open at 7 p.m. and shows begin promptly at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY Only
July 16….Gallery of Flight at Science Spectrum - The much anticipated opening of the second phase of the all new Gallery of Flight is scheduled for this Saturday, July 16th. Phase one, The Dudley and Dorris Faver Gallery of Flight , was completed in July of 2010. Now one year later, phase two is ready for public viewing. From the early days of powered flight, to the development of jet propulsion, and finally to modern day Space exploration, the Gallery of Flight explores man's technological and soulful quest to reach the skies. This addition to the permanent collection of exhibits at the Science Spectrum combines the traditional hands-on, kids-of-all-ages friendly, science exhibitry as well as a historical look at aviation in the United States from the perspective of those who served at Reese Air Force Base. The historical portion of the exhibition includes photos, video, memorabilia, paintings and numerous other items both from Reese Air Force Base and from the personal collection of Major General Dudley E. Faver (ret.), base commander at Reese in 1964. Some of the hands-on science exhibits and topics include:
- An interactive flight control tower
- A computerized flight simulator
- T-37 trainer cockpit
- Air speed and pressure experimentation (i.e. Bernoulli's Principal)
- Flight aerodynamics
- Flight instrumentation
- An amazing collection of historical and military aircraft models
- Space shuttle tiles
- A real NASA space suit
- A collection of rare meteorites
Attendance to the all new Gallery of Flight is included with standard museum admission to the Science Spectrum Museum. For additional information the public may visit www.sciencespectrum.org
Museum General Admission Ticket Rates:
Adults $8.00, Children (3-12) & Seniors (60+) $6.50.
For group rates and reservations interested persons may call 745-2525 x234. Science Spectrum Museum & OMNI Theater, 2579 S. Loop 289
July 16…."SOS" Singles (Adults 45+) Hamburgers at Hillcrest – Come and enjoy eating hamburgers or hot dogs and socializing with friends by the poolside (no swimming). Cost is $12.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Please RSVP to Robbie at robeec55@yahoo.com or 790-7578. SOS (Single Only Stuff) is a singles group for adults 45 years of age and up that enjoy quality outings, food, fun and fellowship. Hillcrest Country Club, 4011 N. Boston (pool is to your right as you enter the parking lot); 7–10 p.m.
July 16….Marcia Ball: Live at the Cactus - American blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball returns to Lubbock to perform on the Cactus Stage! Ball was described in USA TODAY as "a sensation, saucy singer and superb pianist... where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet." The Boston Globe described her music as "an irresistible celebratory blend of rollicking, two-fisted New Orleans piano, Louisiana swamp-rock and smoldering Texas blues from a contemporary storyteller." Don't miss Marcia Ball Live at the Cactus...one night only! Tickets are $20.00 and available by calling 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.
July 17….Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe "Sunday Party" - Have you heard the news? There's good rockin' tonight! The featured live music this week will be provided by the fabulous Prophets of Rockabilly! Fun for the whole family, the festivities begin at 5 p.m. and extend into the early evening hours. Come enjoy classic cars provided by the Nifty Fifties car club, hot rockabilly tunes and a rockin' fun time for all! Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe, 3404-34th Street; 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
July 17….Westwinds Brass Band's Sunday Concerts in the Park - Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the Westwinds Brass Band out under the stars at Wagner Park! Enjoy the evening and hear the nostalgic music while visiting with your neighbor....or meet a new one! A children's march is always included so come see what it's all about! Each performance is roughly one hour in length. No admission charge...just bring your lawn chairs and head for the park and enjoy a good old-fashioned band play wonderful nostalgic songs you're sure to enjoy. Wagner Park, 26th and Elgin Avenue; 8 p.m.
Last Week's Trivia Winners....
The Question: Inside the Matterhorn ride at Disneyland in California, there is a hidden athletic facility...largely unknown to the public until recently. What was this facility designed for?
Answer: There is a basketball court at the top of the mountain... used as a rest stop/prep area for the "mountain climbing" employees who work/maintain the ride.
Winner: Melissa G . of Lubbock
This Week's Trivia Question...
This week, we have Family 4-pack to the Science Spectrum and Omni Theater.
To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "It's not rocket science...or is it?" as your subject title.
The Question: A special exhibit honoring a longtime local business icon is currently on display at the Science Spectrum. Can you name the honoree?
The deadline for this contest is Sunday night at midnight and the winner will be contacted Monday. Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone out there : )
Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown.
Good luck to everyone!.
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NRHC Summer Youth Classes
July 18-22….National Ranching Heritage Center Summer Youth Classes - Registration is now open for the 12th annual Summer Youth Classes for elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Courses, each lasting 1 hour and 50 minutes, are scheduled in two blocks of time. The first is 8:30 to 10:20 a.m., and the second goes from 10:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students may sign up for one or two classes at a cost of $25 per course. Members of the Junior Rough Riders only pay $20 per class. Those who take two classes will be able to stay the whole morning and will have a snack in between their two classes. This year, the NRHC is excited to partner with the Museum of Texas Tech University, which is offering classes from 1:30 to 4:45 the same week. This will allow parents to have their child in classes the entire day and give them a variety of classes to choose from. Registration for all classes will be done through the National Ranching Heritage Center. "The summer program provides a fun, learning environment for young students in age-appropriate classes set among the Center's historic structures," said Emily Arellano, education director at the NRHC. "Because many students learn by doing, hands-on activities are planned for each day of the program. This is an excellent opportunity for children to see what life was like for the early settlers and ranchers of this area while also having fun." Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. More information and registration are available on the NRHC website at www.nrhc.ttu.edu <http://www.nrhc.ttu.edu> . To contact Arellano, call (806) 742-0498 or e-mail her at emily.arellano@ttu.edu. For information on the Museum of Texas Tech classes, contact Brittany Chunn at (806) 742-2432 or brittany.chunn@ttu.edu. National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) on the Texas Tech campus, 3121 Fourth Street.
Looking at Next Week & Beyond
July 22…."Up Close & Personal" with Richie McDonald
July 23, 30, August 6….Cactus Theater: "Poker and Lace"
July 29…....Ralls Centennial Founders Day Picnic
July 29–31….Meals on Wheels Tennis Tournament
August 5,6,12,13,19,20…Moonlight Musicals: "The King and I"
August 6-7….West Texas Warbirds RC "Air Show"
August 8-21….Casas for CASA
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Nice and easy with no pressure. Very simple and straightforward with no hassles. Completely different from the big dealerships, when we made up our mind we were in and out in an hour. This is where we will buy our next car or truck.
by MMF from Man. Ctr., Vt.
I have been doing business with this dealership for 30 years now. Mitzi recognized me as a repeat customer of Auto International. She spent a good hour with me in the driver's seat going over the new electronics/technology the XC 90 has. That's the type of personal attention I have always received at this dealership whether I was shopping for a new car or was having my car serviced.
This is my second XC70. I wish it had the powerful 6cylindar engine of my 2009 Volvo. I am also wishing it had the quiet ride of the 2009 XC70. The highway noise at freeway speeds makes conversation more difficult. I love all the safety features and beautiful leather interior. It seems that the 2016 is not as well put together as the 2009 model.


To accompany the reopening of Hauteville House in April 209, the House of Victor Hugo in Paris is dedicating an exhibition to presenting what is, even more than the home of a great writer, one of his most beautiful creations.
This home, which was entirely decorated by Victor Hugo and was the place where he spent fifteen years in exile on the Island of Guernsey, has undergone a major restoration thanks to the sponsorship of the François Pinault Collection.
This exhibition presents the house through a large selection of works and documents, including drawings by Victor Hugo, photos, paintings, objects and archives. It aims to highlight the singularity of the design and creation of the interior decoration by Victor Hugo, which is, in fact, a veritable self-portrait.
But it also reveals the way in which the house was for him and his family a place for living, writing and commitment, with, for example, the organization of dinners for poor children. Friends and guests were also welcomed by the writer, and this continued even after his death with invitations to numerous artists by Hugo's descendants. The home was a constant source of fascination for painters and photographers who continued to renew the vision of it, starting with Georges Hugo, a painter and grandson of the poet, and continuing to his great-great-grandson, Jean Baptiste Hugo, a photographer, as well as Joël Laiter, Olivier Mériel and Klavdij Sluban.
Through the leitmotif of a "materials library,'" the exposition provides information on the restoration that is being carried out in the various areas where it has been implemented.


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Guest Post by Jonny Blamey: The Facts of Love
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For most of us it is obvious that the world is full of love, we are born into a loving community and our characters are shaped by the love on which our life depends in our infancy. But Anglophone philosophy is apt to create visions of the world where love has no place in reality. In this post I will focus on the simple question: are there facts about love? To answer this question I will examine propositions in which the term "love" appears, calling them "love-propositions". I will focus on three examples:
1: We ought to love those near to us as much as we love ourselves.
2: I love Jenny.
3: Jenny loves me.
Supposing these three love propositions to be true, are they facts? Or are they even truth apt?
What are facts? Facts are propositions that are mind independently and objectively true and justifiable either by evidence or by logical proof at least in principle. The major contrast group is opinion. An opinion may be one of two things; it may be a belief about a fact that is not sufficiently justified in order to be accepted as fact. Or it may be a religious, or political point of view; or a matter of taste. This understanding of what facts are is intended to be a characterisation of the way "fact" is used in public discourse, but I also argue that it is metaphysically loaded and the fact/opinion dichotomy is metaphysically substantive.
There is a group of related philosophies that I will saucily call "anti-love metaphysics" that arguably exclude love propositions from the realm of the real. These are materialism, logical positivism, scientism and naturalism. These isms need no introduction from me but they provide the framework for some clearly anti-love philosophical positions, namely eliminative materialism, reductionism, ethical anti-realism, projectionism and emotivism.
These anti-love metaphysical theories have attendant epistemologies that arguably dominate Anglophone philosophy. In particular many contemporary epistemologists hold the view that knowledge is factive. This has the consequence that if love-propositions aren't facts then they cannot be known. Furthermore, a sizable movement in epistemology is called "evidentialism", which holds that only evidence can justify beliefs. This doctrine again excludes any love-propositions that cannot be justified by evidence from being known.
The common theme of anti-love metaphysics is that they see love as being a relatively late and contingent entry to the catalogue of things that exist. There was no love in the big bang, and so there is no love now; what we call love must be reducible to something more "fundamental". In this picture, fundamental particles are irreducibly objective. Much late 20th Century Philosophy of Mind has been a struggle to fit consciousness into this ontologically cold physical universe. The most problematic for Physicalism has been the subjectivity of conscious thought. Choices, desires, beliefs and experiences of all kinds necessitate the existence of a subject that has those experiences. But there does not seem to be such a thing as a subject in a complete physical description of everything that is. Love is essentially subjective and doubly so. Real love is intersubjective, in that one can only genuinely and properly love a subject of experiences, someone who can choose and feel and believe and love you in return. The most basic love-proposition, "I love you", is essentially and irrevocably subjective, and doubly so.
But particular love propositions like "I love Jenny" do seem to operate like facts. They do seem to hint at an objective reality that could, at least in principle, be reduced to physical descriptions, or at least supervene on the physical. It seems perfectly possible that I could believe I loved Jenny without actually loving her. It also seems possible that I could actually love her without believing that I did. This gap between belief and truth implies the existence of a fact. It also seems to imply the possibility of reasons to believe. Suppose I sincerely say to Jenny "I love you!" what is this? Am I reporting a fact? How do I know this fact? It is often said that you should never tell someone that you love them unless you are certain. What kinds of justifications are needed to be certain of such a statement? One idea is that such statements are performative, they are enactments of promises or declarations of commitment, rather than reports of private psychological states. The commitment I propose is an alignment of interests, it is a promise to treat Jenny's interests as being intrinsically important. It is a commitment to Jenny's flourishing. If this is right, then a justification for such a commitment can be a practical one rather than a purely evidential one. Considerations such as "I feel happy in your presence" "I like the idea of spending my life with you" "I want to have children with you" will give weight to my decision to make a commitment to align my interests with Jenny's, not because they give evidential support to the existence of a psychological state, but because they give practical incentives to make such a commitment.
A reason to suspect that love-propositions are "metaphysically queer" is that you can't derive and "ought" from an "is" according the Hume, but that you seemingly can derive an "ought" from a love-proposition. If it is a fact that I love Jenny, then all sorts of obligations seem to follow. Love is by its nature compelling, binding and the stuff of promises and commitments. The idea that this is metaphysically queer is the crown of anti-love metaphysics. But to go with it, perhaps love does not exist, perhaps love-propositions aren't facts at all, but merely promises and attitudes of preference, commitments and obligations. In any case this dilemma seems clear: either my love for Jenny does not exist, or that which ought to be can be derived from that which is.
The obligation inherent in love seems a lot more necessary in the case of self- love. The Christian commandment "Love thy neighbour as thyself" assumes, at least on the surface, that self-love is a given. I propose that to love someone carries with it an obligation to promote their interests. The nature of this obligation is such that, when you fail to meet it, then either you will suffer emotionally, or it is simply not true that you love. But what if you refuse to act in your own interests? It seems almost logically necessary that you act in your own interests, but there are cases where people fail to meet this basic obligation. The most dramatic example is suicide, but there are also cases of severe negligence in self-care in those who suffer depression. What makes people who are suicidal or self- negligent difficult to deal with is that without any self-love, there doesn't seem any foundation with which to reason practically. What is the nature of the obligation? If you do not meet the obligation to love yourself, you will inevitably suffer and die. That seems as high a punishment as nature has at her command. But unless you do love yourself, then this is no punishment at all. We can extend this to the love of others, if you fail to love other people, then they will be less likely to flourish. If they are your infant children and you are a single parent they will inevitably die. But then, if you do not love them, it does not matter to you whether they flourish.
So to return to the question; love-propositions are not facts because 1. They contain imperative force. 2. They are inherently subjective. 3. They cannot be known because they cannot be justified by evidence alone. All three of these things exclude them from the world of facts according to various popular Anglophone metaphysical systems. But this can only be a reductio argument against these metaphysical systems. Because love is a fact and love is a sustaining force throughout nature and I know this to be true. Without love, there would be no metaphysics, there would be no science and there would be no "facts".
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An Indian couple faced an unbelievable and horrific fate this week. Nidhi Barak, 20, and Dharmender Barak, 23, were a young couple in love. However, their families didn't approve of the match. They were so against it that the couple eloped to nearby Dehli, but then their families seemed to have a change of heart and claimed they would approve of the match.
What happened next will make you sick to your stomach.
The couple were lured home by their families, who then proceeded to beat them both, lynch the woman and then beheaded the young man.
Their only crime was being in a relationship that their families didn't approve of.
Police found Nidhi's family as they were cremating her body. Dharmender's body was intact and both have been sent for post-mortem. The authorities are now trying to track down the family members responsible for the brutal murders.
Share this to spread the word about these horrific acts, so that we can all work together to end it.


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You could call Once the musician's musical.
The multiple Tony Award-winning smash Broadway musical by John Carney, based on his 2007 film of the same name, tells the story of an Irish vacuum repairman/street musician (known only as Guy) who is about to give up on music entirely — that is, until he meets an enchanting Czech immigrant (known only as Girl) who has musical aspirations of her own.
Both the film and the musical feature the music and lyrics of Glen Hansard (of the Irish indie rock band The Frames) and singer/songwriter Markéta Irglová, who starred in the film as the original Guy and Girl.
A co-production with The Grand Theatre in London, Ont., Once opens at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre's John Hirsch Mainstage tonight (Feb. 15) and runs until March 10, featuring Jeremy Walmsley in the role of Guy and Amanda LeBlanc in the role of Girl.
Since this is a musical by musicians about musicians, it's only right that the actors onstage should also play all of the instruments live.
"There are a few songs in this show where all of the actors are playing together and it's one of the coolest things you'll see onstage," says Ben Ross, the show's technical director.
Once is unique in that way; the instruments are not hidden away in an orchestra pit. They are an integral part of the show, which creates new challenges for the production staff. Unlike other musicals Ross worked on at Royal MTC, Once is not about spectacle.
"It's much more intimate than a full-scale musical," he says. "This show is not about making them loud or amplifying them — you could almost call it acoustic. We're just reinforcing what they're playing onstage. Whereas with a normal musical, we make it louder, we make everything heard as much as possible, and that's not really the goal here."
That said, every voice and instrument must still be wirelessly miked, which poses another delicate logistical dance.
Assistant production manager Zahra Larche was appointed "instrument guru" for Once. She handles travel, storage and care — no small task, considering there are more than 30 instruments involved with the show.
"Every instrument has an exact duplicate, if not more," she explains. "Jeremy's guitar, for example, has four duplicates: three different tunings for three different songs, plus a spare. We're always ready for an emergency around here."
Many of the instruments for Once had to be in Winnipeg well before rehearsals started.
"We brought them to RMTC to allow them time to actually acclimatize to the space," Larche says. "These instruments are really sensitive to temperature and I'm sure, being a Manitoban yourself, you know how cold it gets here and how different it is in London. As well, every theatre is very different."
Local luthier Allan Beardsell was brought on as an instrument specialist, and during the performances themselves, instrument technicians Gary Koshinsky and Tim Clark will act as something of a pit crew, making sure every instrument is in tune and stringed. Piano tuner Ivan Svenda will also visit twice a week for the entire run to make sure the spinet piano, which travelled to Winnipeg from London, is in tip-top shape.
There are other considerations for a show such as this, too — such as the matter of chemistry between performer and instrument, especially since the performers in the show are not playing instruments they own. Following Once's run in London, the musical director notes that the guitar Walmsley played might not be the most precise fit for him.
"The voice of the guitar and Jeremy and the character just never really clicked," Larche says. "It was still a great show, but something wasn't quite right." And so, for the Winnipeg run, they swapped out the Gibson J-45 for a Taylor guitar. "It seems to be going very well," she says.
For Walmsley, who is both an actor and a musician, playing Guy has been a career highlight.
"It's special when a role is presented that combines both worlds," he says. "And the challenges of being in the music industry and the problems that Guy's character goes through, questioning music and where he's at — I've had moments like that, so it's been interesting for me to play this role at a time in my life when I was ready for it."
Walmsley played the role of Emcee in the Mirvish Theatre production of Once in Toronto in 2015, so he's familiar with the dexterity required of several of his castmates, who are tasked with playing multiple instruments. "It's a treat to just focus on the guitar and the voice," he says with a laugh.
And if you ask those involved in the production, they'll tell you there's something special about the music in this show — which, over the years, has been honoured with a Grammy, an Oscar and an Olivier Award (London's Tony equivalent).
"It really sneaks up on you — it starts with one person and then suddenly you have 12 amazing actors/musicians/vocalists joining together and making this wonderful sound," Larche says. "A wave of feeling just washes over everyone. It's very intimate music compared to a regular musical. It's not your big ol' song and dance.
"What I also really love about the storyline is a lot of this music is meant to seem like it's being created on the spot, and it does feel like a natural jam session," she adds.
"You'll never find an opportunity to see a band like this — mandolin, guitar, banjo, ukulele, cello, violin, accordion, bass," Ross adds. "It's such a mix of instruments and the harmony is incredible."
"Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who wrote the music, they touched on something so beautiful and powerful that resonates with many people," Walmsley says. "It's very rare that you can write music that can touch people even if they don't necessarily listen to your genre of music. The Oscar Award-winning song Falling Slowly – everyone knows that song. Whether or not they listen to folk, rock, pop, jazz, they can hear that and go, 'Oh wow.'"
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is looking for 100-plus Winnipeggers to create a "Once-in-a-lifetime" live-music event.
The event is free. Guitarists are asked to RSVP at royalmtc.ca/100Guitars, where they will also find sheet music. Bonus incentive: all participants will receive a 50 per cent discount on a pair of tickets to Once.
Updated on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 11:57 AM CST: Typo fixed.


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Le macchine da presa CP-16, CP-16A, CP-16R, CP-16R/A e CP-16R/DS erano una serie di cineprese a 16 mm costruite dalla Cinema Products Corporation di Hollywood, che per le loro caratteristiche venivano utilizzate principalmente dalle troupe televisive dei telegiornali e dalle agenzie giornalistiche, prima dell'avvento delle telecamere portatili.

Dettagli tecnici
Erano caratterizzate da un corpo compatto in lega di magnesio e da un motore con regolazione al quarzo e avevano lenti intercambiabili e un sistema audio integrato che registrava la traccia magnetica direttamente sulla pellicola, utilizzando uno speciale film a 16 millimetri con perforazione singola e banda magnetica.

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Bibliografia
 David Samuelson, Hands-on Manual for Cinematographers, CRC Press, 2014, ISBN 1-136-04474-4

Collegamenti esterni

Macchine da presa

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The past few newsletters have touched on industry trends and innovations. This month we continue to provide helpful tips, ideas and success stories that may be beneficial to the success of your business.
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Queen tours Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation's cultural facilities
By JT - Oct 04,2017 - Last updated at Oct 04,2017
Her Majesty Queen Rania is briefed about the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation (AHSF) cultural programmes at the foundation on Tuesday (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)
AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Tuesday visited the Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation (AHSF), where she was introduced to the foundation's various cultural programmes, a statement from Her Majesty Office said.
Located in Jabal Amman, AHSF is a non-profit organisation dedicated to investing in cultural and social innovation. The foundation's work focuses on the advancement of thought leadership, literature and arts, and employment and innovation within local communities.
Her Majesty was received by AHSF Chairman Sabih Al Masri, Arab Bank General Manager Nema Sabbagh, and AHSF CEO Valentina Qussisiya, who took her on a tour of the Abdul Hameed Shoman public library.
Aiming to instill a culture of reading among Jordanians, the public library is home to a variety of cultural activities, including book signings, training workshops, panel discussions and film screenings. Under its efforts to serve a larger segment of society, a second branch of the library is to be launched in East Amman.
Queen Rania and the AHSF team joined a number of Jordanian innovators and startup founders at the library for a discussion on building identity through culture. The conversation focused on the vital role culture plays in identity formation, as well as its ability to drive innovation and entrepreneurship among the nation's youth.
During the conversation, participants addressed the necessity of enriching Arabic digital content catered to young children and the benefits of encouraging both creative and critical thinking from an early age. They also highlighted the importance of universal access to the arts, mentioning the need to support the musical sector, encourage local photographic talents and use cinema to address social issues.
The conversation then turned to AHSF's various cultural programmes, including AHSF Cultural Days, held across Jordan's governorates, as well as Jabal Amman Cultural Week.
Qussisiya reaffirmed AHSF's ongoing commitment to supporting culture, education and science, particularly through the Abdul Hameed Shoman Fund for Scientific Research and the Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers.
Her Majesty then stopped by the AHSF's children's library Knowledge Path, where children were engaged in storytelling, musical and innovation-promoting activities.
Under its collaboration with the Ministry of Education, AHSF aims to expand its programmes into local schools, in addition to establishing school libraries and book clubs, enhancing school librarians' training, and supporting technology and literacy-based student awards.
AHSF was established by the Arab Bank in 1978. The foundation offers a vast selection of programmes supporting creativity, scientific research and cultural enrichment, which are aimed at positively impacting local communities, according to the statement.
Award celebrates children's literature
AMMAN — HRH Princess Rym Ali on Monday attended a ceremony for the 2014 Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Children's Literature, according to a
Curtain falls on Karak Cultural Days
AMMAN — A four-day programme of events to involve communities outside of the capital in the cultural scene will conclude in Karak on Sunday.
UNESCO-Sharjah prize 'sheds light on Arab culture' — Tweisi
AMMAN — The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation (AHSF) on Sunday hosted a promotional ceremony for the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, the


For more than 20 years, Jeff Norford has staged the brightest holiday light display in town, a must-see on any light tour that's been visited by thousands of Charlottesvillians. Which is why a collective "oh no" arose when he announced he would not be putting up lights this year.
"I'm tired," he says. "I don't ever go anywhere on Christmas and the kids are grown." Every night from Thanksgiving to New Year's, Norford would be in front of his Belmont home-turned-holiday-wonderland, welcoming visitors—15,000 last year—who strolled through his collection of Christmas inflatables.
At the news that he was ceasing the holiday tradition, more than 100 people posted their dismay—and their thanks—on his Santa on Mountainview Street Facebook page.
"Putting it up" involves 350 inflatables and around 60,000 lights, a chore that takes Norford, who does most of it himself, all of October and November. And then there's the takedown in January, to put everything into 70 Rubbermaid tubs.
Norford says he spent around $5,000 last year buying new and replacement decorations. "I'm still paying that off," he says. And his holiday electric bill runs around $2,000 for the season.
"I just need a break," says Norford, who would like to go to New York for the holidays—or just be able to go see the lights around Charlottesville. But the outpouring of gratitude has touched him.
15,000 people visited Norford's fantastic display of Christmas lights and inflatables last year.


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Blockly.Realtime.addTopBlock = function(block) {
  if (Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_.indexOf(block) == -1) {
    Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_.push(block);
  }
};

/**
 * Delete a block from the list of top-level blocks.
 * @param {!Blockly.Block} block The block to remove.
 */
Blockly.Realtime.removeTopBlock = function(block) {
  Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_.removeValue(block);
};

/**
 * Obtain a newly created block known by the Realtime API.
 * @param {!Blockly.Workspace} workspace The workspace to put the block in.
 * @param {string} prototypeName The name of the prototype for the block.
 * @return {!Blockly.Block}
 */
Blockly.Realtime.obtainBlock = function(workspace, prototypeName) {
  var newBlock =
      Blockly.Realtime.model_.create(Blockly.BlockSvg, workspace, prototypeName);
  return newBlock;
};

/**
 * Get an existing block by id.
 * @param {string} id The block's id.
 * @return {Blockly.Block} The found block.
 */
Blockly.Realtime.getBlockById = function(id) {
  var block = Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.get(id);
  if (block) {
    console.log('Realtime.getBlockById:'+block.id+' for id='+id);
  } else {
    console.log('Realtime.getBlockById: NULL for id='+id);
  }
  return block;
};

/**
 * Log the event for debugging purposes.
 * @param {gapi.drive.realtime.BaseModelEvent} evt The event that occurred.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.logEvent_ = function(evt,title) {
  var local = '';
  if (evt.isLocal) {
    local = '<LOCAL>';
  }
  console.log('*** '+title+' Object event:'+local);
  console.log('  id: ' + evt.target.id);
  console.log('  type: ' + evt.type);
  var events = evt.events;
  if (events) {
    var eventCount = events.length;
    for (var i = 0; i < eventCount; i++) {
      var event = events[i];
      console.log('  child event:');
      console.log('    id: ' + event.target.id);
      console.log('    type: ' + event.type);
      console.log('  User ID: '     + event.userId);
      console.log('  Session ID: '  + event.sessionId);
      console.log(' Local event: ' + event.isLocal);
    }
  }
};

/**
 * Event handler to call when a block is changed.
 * @param {!gapi.drive.realtime.ObjectChangedEvent} evt The event that occurred.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.onObjectChange_ = function(evt) {
  var events = evt.events;
  Blockly.Realtime.logEvent_(evt,'onObjectChange_');
  var eventCount = evt.events.length;
  for (var i = 0; i < eventCount; i++) {
    var event = events[i];
    if (!event.isLocal || Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_) {
      var block = event.target;
      if (event.type == 'value_changed') {
        if (event.property == 'xmlDom') {
          Blockly.Realtime.doWithinSync_(function() {
            Blockly.Realtime.placeBlockOnWorkspace_(block, false);
            Blockly.Realtime.moveBlock_(block);
          });
        } else if (event.property == 'relativeX' ||
            event.property == 'relativeY') {
          Blockly.Realtime.doWithinSync_(function() {
            if (!block.svgGroup_) {
              // If this is a move of a newly disconnected (i.e. newly top
              // level) block it will not have any svg (because it has been
              // disposed of by its parent), so we need to handle that here.
              Blockly.Realtime.placeBlockOnWorkspace_(block, false);
            }
            Blockly.Realtime.moveBlock_(block);
          });
        }
      }
    }
  }
};

/**
 * Event handler to call when there is a change to the realtime blocks map.
 * @param {!gapi.drive.realtime.ValueChangedEvent} evt The event that occurred.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.onBlocksMapChange_ = function(evt) {
  Blockly.Realtime.logEvent_(evt,'onBlocksMapChange_');
  if (!evt.isLocal || Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_) {
    var block = evt.newValue;
    if (block) {
      Blockly.Realtime.placeBlockOnWorkspace_(block, !(evt.oldValue));
    } else {
      block = evt.oldValue;
      Blockly.Realtime.deleteBlock(block);
    }
  }
};

/**
 * A convenient wrapper around code that synchronizes the local model being
 * edited with changes from another non-local model.
 * @param {!function()} thunk A thunk of code to call.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.doWithinSync_ = function(thunk) {
  if (Blockly.Realtime.withinSync) {
    thunk();
  } else {
    try {
      Blockly.Realtime.withinSync = true;
      thunk();
    } finally {
      Blockly.Realtime.withinSync = false;
    }
  }
};

/**
 * Places a block to be synced on this docs main workspace.  The block might
 * already exist on this doc, in which case it is updated and/or moved.
 * @param {!Blockly.Block} block The block.
 * @param {boolean} addToTop Whether to add the block to the workspace/s list of
 *     top-level blocks.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.placeBlockOnWorkspace_ = function(block, addToTop) {
  Blockly.Realtime.doWithinSync_(function() {
//    if (!Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.has(block.id)) {
//      Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.set(block.id, block);
//    }
    var blockDom = Blockly.Xml.textToDom(block.xmlDom).firstChild;
    var newBlock =
        Blockly.Xml.domToBlock(Blockly.mainWorkspace, blockDom, true);
    // TODO: The following is for debugging.  It should never actually happen.
    if (!newBlock) {
      return;
    }
    // Since Blockly.Xml.blockDomToBlock() purposely won't add blocks to
    // workspace.topBlocks_ we sometimes need to do it explicitly here.
    if (addToTop) {
      newBlock.workspace.addTopBlock(newBlock);
    }
    if (addToTop ||
        goog.array.contains(Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_, newBlock)) {
      Blockly.Realtime.moveBlock_(newBlock);
    }
  });
};

/**
 * Move a block.
 * @param {!Blockly.Block} block The block to move.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.moveBlock_ = function(block) {
  if (!isNaN(block.relativeX) && !isNaN(block.relativeY)) {
    var width = Blockly.svgSize(Blockly.mainWorkspace.options.svg).width;
    var curPos = block.getRelativeToSurfaceXY();
    var dx = block.relativeX - curPos.x;
    var dy = block.relativeY - curPos.y;
    block.moveBy(Blockly.RTL ? width - dx : dx, dy);
  }
};

/**
 * Delete a block.
 * @param {!Blockly.Block} block The block to delete.
 */
Blockly.Realtime.deleteBlock = function(block) {
  Blockly.Realtime.doWithinSync_(function() {
    block.dispose(true, true, true);
  });
};

/**
 * Load all the blocks from the realtime model's blocks map and place them
 * appropriately on the main Blockly workspace.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.loadBlocks_ = function() {
  var topBlocks = Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_;
  for (var j = 0; j < topBlocks.length; j++) {
    var topBlock = topBlocks.get(j);
    Blockly.Realtime.placeBlockOnWorkspace_(topBlock, true);
  }
};

/**
 * Cause a changed block to update the realtime model, and therefore to be
 * synced with other apps editing this same doc.
 * @param {!Blockly.Block} block The block that changed.
 */
Blockly.Realtime.blockChanged = function(block) {
  if (block.workspace == Blockly.mainWorkspace &&
      Blockly.Realtime.isEnabled() &&
      !Blockly.Realtime.withinSync) {
    var rootBlock = block.getRootBlock();
    var xy = rootBlock.getRelativeToSurfaceXY();
    var changed = false;
    var xml = Blockly.Xml.blockToDom_(rootBlock);
    xml.setAttribute('id', rootBlock.id);
    var topXml = goog.dom.createDom('xml');
    topXml.appendChild(xml);
    var newXml = Blockly.Xml.domToText(topXml);
    if (newXml != rootBlock.xmlDom) {
      changed = true;
      rootBlock.xmlDom = newXml;
    }
    if (rootBlock.relativeX != xy.x || rootBlock.relativeY != xy.y) {
      rootBlock.relativeX = xy.x;
      rootBlock.relativeY = xy.y;
      changed = true;
    }
    if (changed) {
      var blockId = rootBlock.id.toString();
      Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.set(blockId, rootBlock);
    }
  }
};

/**
 * This function is called when the Realtime file has been loaded. It should
 * be used to initialize any user interface components and event handlers
 * depending on the Realtime model. In this case, create a text control binder
 * and bind it to our string model that we created in initializeModel.
 * @param {!gapi.drive.realtime.Document} doc The Realtime document.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.onFileLoaded_ = function(doc) {
  Blockly.Realtime.document_ = doc;
  Blockly.Realtime.sessionId_ = Blockly.Realtime.getSessionId_(doc);
  Blockly.Realtime.model_ = doc.getModel();
  Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_ =
      Blockly.Realtime.model_.getRoot().get('blocks');
  Blockly.Realtime.topBlocks_ =
      Blockly.Realtime.model_.getRoot().get('topBlocks');

  Blockly.Realtime.model_.getRoot().addEventListener(
      gapi.drive.realtime.EventType.OBJECT_CHANGED,
      Blockly.Realtime.onObjectChange_);
  Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.addEventListener(
      gapi.drive.realtime.EventType.VALUE_CHANGED,
      Blockly.Realtime.onBlocksMapChange_);

  Blockly.Realtime.initUi_();

  //Adding Listeners for Collaborator events.
  doc.addEventListener(gapi.drive.realtime.EventType.COLLABORATOR_JOINED,
      Blockly.Realtime.onCollaboratorJoined_);
  doc.addEventListener(gapi.drive.realtime.EventType.COLLABORATOR_LEFT,
      Blockly.Realtime.onCollaboratorLeft_);
  Blockly.Realtime.updateCollabUi_();

  Blockly.Realtime.loadBlocks_();

  // Add logic for undo button.
  // TODO: Uncomment this when undo/redo are fixed.
//
//  var undoButton = document.getElementById(Blockly.Realtime.undoElementId_);
//  var redoButton = document.getElementById(Blockly.Realtime.redoElementId_);
//
//  if (undoButton) {
//    undoButton.onclick = function (e) {
//      try {
//        Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_ = true;
//        Blockly.Realtime.model_.undo();
//      } finally {
//        Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_ = false;
//      }
//    };
//  }
//  if (redoButton) {
//    redoButton.onclick = function (e) {
//      try {
//        Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_ = true;
//        Blockly.Realtime.model_.redo();
//      } finally {
//        Blockly.Realtime.withinUndo_ = false;
//      }
//    };
//  }
//
//  // Add event handler for UndoRedoStateChanged events.
//  var onUndoRedoStateChanged = function(e) {
//    undoButton.disabled = !e.canUndo;
//    redoButton.disabled = !e.canRedo;
//  };
//  Blockly.Realtime.model_.addEventListener(
//      gapi.drive.realtime.EventType.UNDO_REDO_STATE_CHANGED,
//      onUndoRedoStateChanged);

};

/**
 * Get the sessionId associated with this editing session.  Note that it is
 * unique to the current browser window/tab.
 * @param {gapi.drive.realtime.Document} doc
 * @return {*}
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.getSessionId_ = function(doc) {
  var collaborators = doc.getCollaborators();
  for (var i = 0; i < collaborators.length; i++) {
    var collaborator = collaborators[i];
    if (collaborator.isMe) {
      return collaborator.sessionId;
    }
  }
  return undefined;
};

/**
 * Register the Blockly types and attributes that are reflected in the realtime
 * model.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.registerTypes_ = function() {
  var custom = gapi.drive.realtime.custom;

  custom.registerType(Blockly.BlockSvg, 'BlockSvg');
  Blockly.BlockSvg.prototype.id = custom.collaborativeField('id');
  Blockly.BlockSvg.prototype.xmlDom = custom.collaborativeField('xmlDom');
  Blockly.BlockSvg.prototype.relativeX = custom.collaborativeField('relativeX');
  Blockly.BlockSvg.prototype.relativeY = custom.collaborativeField('relativeY');

  custom.setInitializer(Blockly.BlockSvg, Blockly.Block.prototype.initialize);
};

/**
 * Time period for realtime re-authorization
 * @type {number}
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.REAUTH_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS_ = 30 * 60 * 1000;

/**
 * What to do after Realtime authorization.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.afterAuth_ = function() {
  // This is a workaround for the fact that the code in realtime-client-utils.js
  // doesn't deal with auth timeouts correctly.  So we explicitly reauthorize at
  // regular intervals.
  setTimeout(
      function() {
        Blockly.Realtime.realtimeLoader_.authorizer.authorize(
            Blockly.Realtime.afterAuth_);
      },
      Blockly.Realtime.REAUTH_INTERVAL_IN_MILLISECONDS_);
};

/**
 * Add "Anyone with the link" permissions to the file.
 * @param {string} fileId the file id
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.afterCreate_ = function(fileId) {
  var resource = {
    'type': 'anyone',
    'role': 'writer',
    'value': 'default',
    'withLink': true
  };
  var request = gapi.client.drive.permissions.insert({
    'fileId': fileId,
    'resource': resource
  });
  request.execute(function(resp) {
    // If we have an error try to just set the permission for all users
    // of the domain.
    if (resp.error) {
      Blockly.Realtime.getUserDomain(fileId, function(domain) {
        var resource = {
          'type': 'domain',
          'role': 'writer',
          'value': domain,
          'withLink': true
        };
        request = gapi.client.drive.permissions.insert({
          'fileId': fileId,
          'resource': resource
        });
        request.execute(function(resp) { });
      });
    }
  });
};

/**
 * Get the domain (if it exists) associated with a realtime file.  The callback
 * will be called with the domain, if it exists.
 * @param {string} fileId the id of the file
 * @param {function(string)} callback a function to call back with the domain
 */
Blockly.Realtime.getUserDomain = function(fileId, callback) {
  /**
   * Note that there may be a more direct way to get the domain by, for example,
   * using the Google profile API but this way we don't need any additional
   * APIs or scopes.  But if it turns out that the permissions API stops
   * providing the domain this might have to change.
   */
  var request = gapi.client.drive.permissions.list({
    'fileId': fileId
  });
  request.execute(function(resp) {
    for (var i = 0; i < resp.items.length; i++) {
      var item = resp.items[i];
      if (item.role == 'owner') {
        callback(item.domain);
        return;
      }
    }
  });
};

/**
 * Options for the Realtime loader.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.rtclientOptions_ = {
  /**
   * Client ID from the console.
   * This will be set from the options passed into Blockly.Realtime.start()
   */
  'clientId': null,

  /**
   * The ID of the button to click to authorize. Must be a DOM element ID.
   */
  'authButtonElementId': 'authorizeButton',

  /**
   * The ID of the container of the authorize button.
   */
  'authDivElementId': 'authButtonDiv',

  /**
   * Function to be called when a Realtime model is first created.
   */
  'initializeModel': Blockly.Realtime.initializeModel_,

  /**
   * Autocreate files right after auth automatically.
   */
  'autoCreate': true,

  /**
   * The name of newly created Drive files.
   */
  'defaultTitle': 'Realtime Blockly File',

  /**
   * The name of the folder to place newly created Drive files in.
   */
  'defaultFolderTitle': 'Realtime Blockly Folder',

  /**
   * The MIME type of newly created Drive Files. By default the application
   * specific MIME type will be used:
   *     application/vnd.google-apps.drive-sdk.
   */
  'newFileMimeType': null, // Using default.

  /**
   * Function to be called every time a Realtime file is loaded.
   */
  'onFileLoaded': Blockly.Realtime.onFileLoaded_,

  /**
   * Function to be called to initialize custom Collaborative Objects types.
   */
  'registerTypes': Blockly.Realtime.registerTypes_,

  /**
   * Function to be called after authorization and before loading files.
   */
  'afterAuth': Blockly.Realtime.afterAuth_,

  /**
   * Function to be called after file creation, if autoCreate is true.
   */
  'afterCreate': Blockly.Realtime.afterCreate_
};

/**
 * Parse options to startRealtime().
 * @param {!Object} options Object containing the options.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.parseOptions_ = function(options) {
  var chatBoxOptions = rtclient.getOption(options, 'chatbox');
  if (chatBoxOptions) {
    Blockly.Realtime.chatBoxElementId_ =
        rtclient.getOption(chatBoxOptions, 'elementId');
    Blockly.Realtime.chatBoxInitialText_ =
        rtclient.getOption(chatBoxOptions, 'initText', Blockly.Msg.CHAT);
  }
  Blockly.Realtime.rtclientOptions_.clientId =
      rtclient.getOption(options, 'clientId');
  Blockly.Realtime.collabElementId =
      rtclient.getOption(options, 'collabElementId');
  // TODO: Uncomment this when undo/redo are fixed.
//  Blockly.Realtime.undoElementId_ =
//      rtclient.getOption(options, 'undoElementId', 'undoButton');
//  Blockly.Realtime.redoElementId_ =
//      rtclient.getOption(options, 'redoElementId', 'redoButton');
};

/**
 * Setup the Blockly container for realtime authorization and start the
 * Realtime loader.
 * @param {function()} uiInitialize Function to initialize the Blockly UI.
 * @param {!Element} uiContainer Container element for the Blockly UI.
 * @param {!Object} options The realtime options.
 * @param {string} pathToMedia The path to the media directory
 */
Blockly.Realtime.startRealtime = function(uiInitialize, uiContainer, options, pathToMedia) {
  Blockly.Realtime.parseOptions_(options);
  Blockly.Realtime.enabled_ = true;
  // Note that we need to setup the UI for realtime authorization before
  // loading the realtime code (which, in turn, will handle initializing the
  // rest of the Blockly UI).
    var authDiv = Blockly.Realtime.addAuthUi_(uiContainer, pathToMedia);
  Blockly.Realtime.initUi_ = function() {
    uiInitialize();
    if (Blockly.Realtime.chatBoxElementId_) {
      var chatText = Blockly.Realtime.model_.getRoot().get(
          Blockly.Realtime.chatBoxElementId_);
      var chatBox = document.getElementById(Blockly.Realtime.chatBoxElementId_);
      gapi.drive.realtime.databinding.bindString(chatText, chatBox);
      chatBox.disabled = false;
    }
  };
  Blockly.Realtime.realtimeLoader_ =
      new rtclient.RealtimeLoader(Blockly.Realtime.rtclientOptions_);
  Blockly.Realtime.realtimeLoader_.start();
};

/**
 * Setup the Blockly container for realtime authorization.
 * @param {!Element} uiContainer A DOM container element for the Blockly UI.
 * @param {string} pathToMedia The path to the media directory
 * @return {!Element} The DOM element for the authorization UI.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.addAuthUi_ = function(uiContainer, pathToMedia) {
  // Add progress indicator to the UI container.
  uiContainer.style.background = 'url(' + pathToMedia +
      Blockly.Realtime.PROGRESS_URL_ + ') no-repeat center center';
  // Setup authorization button
  var blocklyDivBounds = goog.style.getBounds(uiContainer);
  var authButtonDiv = goog.dom.createDom('div');
  authButtonDiv.id = Blockly.Realtime.rtclientOptions_['authDivElementId'];
  var authText = goog.dom.createDom('p', null, Blockly.Msg.AUTH);
  authButtonDiv.appendChild(authText);
  var authButton = goog.dom.createDom('button', null, 'Authorize');
  authButton.id = Blockly.Realtime.rtclientOptions_.authButtonElementId;
  authButtonDiv.appendChild(authButton);
  uiContainer.appendChild(authButtonDiv);

  // TODO: I would have liked to set the style for the authButtonDiv in css.js
  // but that CSS doesn't get injected until after this code gets run.
  authButtonDiv.style.display = 'none';
  authButtonDiv.style.position = 'relative';
  authButtonDiv.style.textAlign = 'center';
  authButtonDiv.style.border = '1px solid';
  authButtonDiv.style.backgroundColor = '#f6f9ff';
  authButtonDiv.style.borderRadius = '15px';
  authButtonDiv.style.boxShadow = '10px 10px 5px #888';
  authButtonDiv.style.width = (blocklyDivBounds.width / 3) + 'px';
  var authButtonDivBounds = goog.style.getBounds(authButtonDiv);
  authButtonDiv.style.left =
      (blocklyDivBounds.width - authButtonDivBounds.width) / 3 + 'px';
  authButtonDiv.style.top =
      (blocklyDivBounds.height - authButtonDivBounds.height) / 4 + 'px';
  return authButtonDiv;
};

/**
 * Update the collaborators UI to include the latest set of users.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.updateCollabUi_ = function() {
  if (!Blockly.Realtime.collabElementId) {
    return;
  }
  var collabElement = goog.dom.getElement(Blockly.Realtime.collabElementId);
  goog.dom.removeChildren(collabElement);
  var collaboratorsList = Blockly.Realtime.document_.getCollaborators();
  for (var i = 0; i < collaboratorsList.length; i++) {
    var collaborator = collaboratorsList[i];
    var imgSrc = collaborator.photoUrl ||
        Blockly.pathToMedia + Blockly.Realtime.ANONYMOUS_URL_;
    var img = goog.dom.createDom('img',
        {
          'src': imgSrc,
          'alt': collaborator.displayName,
          'title': collaborator.displayName +
              (collaborator.isMe ? ' (' + Blockly.Msg.ME + ')' : '')});
    img.style.backgroundColor = collaborator.color;
    goog.dom.appendChild(collabElement, img);
  }
};

/**
 * Event handler for when collaborators join.
 * @param {gapi.drive.realtime.CollaboratorJoinedEvent} event The event.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.onCollaboratorJoined_ = function(event) {
  Blockly.Realtime.updateCollabUi_();
};

/**
 * Event handler for when collaborators leave.
 * @param {gapi.drive.realtime.CollaboratorLeftEvent} event The event.
 * @private
 */
Blockly.Realtime.onCollaboratorLeft_ = function(event) {
  Blockly.Realtime.updateCollabUi_();
};

/**
 * Execute a command.  Generally, a command is the result of a user action
 * e.g. a click, drag or context menu selection.
 * @param {function()} cmdThunk A function representing the command execution.
 */
Blockly.Realtime.doCommand = function(cmdThunk) {
  // TODO(): We'd like to use the realtime API compound operations as in the
  // commented out code below.  However, it appears that the realtime API is
  // re-ordering events when they're within compound operations in a way which
  // breaks us.  We might need to implement our own compound operations as a
  // workaround.  Doing so might give us some other advantages since we could
  // then allow compound operations that span synchronous blocks of code (e.g.,
  // span multiple Blockly events).  It would also allow us to deal with the
  // fact that the current realtime API puts some operations into the undo stack
  // that we would prefer weren't there; namely local changes that occur as a
  // result of remote realtime events.
//  try {
//    Blockly.Realtime.model_.beginCompoundOperation();
//    cmdThunk();
//  } finally {
//    Blockly.Realtime.model_.endCompoundOperation();
//  }
  cmdThunk();
};

/**
 * Generate an id that is unique among the all the sessions that ever
 * collaborated on this document.
 * @param {string} extra A string id which is unique within this particular
 * session.
 * @return {string}
 */
Blockly.Realtime.genUid = function(extra) {
  /* The idea here is that we use the extra string to ensure uniqueness within
     this session and the current sessionId to ensure uniqueness across
     all the current sessions.  There's still the (remote) chance that the
     current sessionId is the same as some old (non-current) one, so we still
     need to check that our uid hasn't been previously used.

     Note that you could potentially use a random number to generate the id but
     there remains the small chance of regenerating the same number that's been
     used before and I'm paranoid.  It's not enough to just check that the
     random uid hasn't been previously used because other concurrent sessions
     might generate the same uid at the same time.  Like I said, I'm paranoid.
   */
  var potentialUid = Blockly.Realtime.sessionId_ + '-' + extra;
  if (!Blockly.Realtime.blocksMap_.has(potentialUid)) {
    return potentialUid;
  } else {
    return (Blockly.Realtime.genUid('-' + extra));
  }
};

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Pip is orphaned at childbirth and is raised by his sister and her husband, Mr.& Mrs.Joe Gargery. He lives a pretty normal, happy life considering the circumstances. He sneaks around like a normal kid and one time he steals stuff to help an escaped convict. Anyway, one day he is called to Miss.Havisham's house to play. There he meets Estella and she is like the only lively, pretty thing in that house.


-Premiered at Myfestival at Danshögskolan Stockholm, 17-19 December 2009.
Stage/venue requirements: A conventional theatre set up.
that we only have a few set cues that we set up at location.
The stage manager that runs the show then improvises with the lights during the performance.
The rig can be quite basic, but with the possibility of creating an arena rock concert atmosphere (The Metallica way).
A good sound system and a smoke machine are crucial elements.
dance and the raw power of rock´n roll.
Forget minimalism and everything you know about good taste.
see- but about what you experience.
ethnicity, gender or class. Where there is a possibility for different individual experiences shared as one.
"This performance is a rock concert performed by two female performers.
the repetition of a rock concert that does something entirely different.
but also allow for reconsidering one's own participation within the audience.


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March 8, 2002 — Originally published: June 22, 2001
BOB ABERNETHY: Now, a new look at America's religious diversity. In 1965, a change in the law opened up this country to millions of new immigrants from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and they brought their religions with them. Traditions other than Christianity and Judaism comprise only a small percentage of the overall religious population. Still, in the words of Diana Eck of Harvard University, "We are now religious in so many different ways than we ever imagined before that it takes our breath away."
Professor Eck has a new book out called A NEW RELIGIOUS AMERICA, and when she was in Washington recently, I talked with her about diversity and its implications.
DR. DIANA ECK (Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies, Harvard University): Well, in simple terms, we have become the most religiously diverse nation on earth.
We have extensive Buddhist traditions, places like Los Angeles [are] now really the most complex Buddhist city in the entire world. We have Hindus who have come not just from India, but from Trinidad and the Caribbean. We have Muslims who have come from the Middle East and from India and Pakistan and Africa and Indonesia.
We have this challenge in the United States to do something that has really never been done before, which is to create a multireligious and democratic state.
ABERNETHY: Professor Eck thinks America's commitment to religious freedom will help accomplish this. But I wondered, what does diversity imply for Christians who feel an obligation to try to convert others?
DR. ECK: I think that the thing many people who are not Christians feel about Christian evangelism and missions is that it's so one way. It's so one-sided. And it has — it has all mouth, you might say, and no ears. And as a Christian, I would say that is a wrong understanding of what kind of relationship we should have with people of other faiths.
ABERNETHY: So, how should a Christian relate to, for instance, Buddhists, who may not believe in a transcendent God?
DR. ECK: Part of the problem is that Christians in the United States are pretty abysmally ignorant about the religious traditions of the rest of the world. And so the first thing that Christians need to do is to get out there and understand what it means for a vibrant, religious tradition that has transformed the whole of Asia and now is beginning to transform America — what it means for a vibrant religious tradition not to use the symbol "God" in the way we do.
ABERNETHY: What about Hindus, with, what do they say, 330 million deities? That rubs a lot of people the wrong way, people who believe in one God. How do they interpret that?
DR. ECK: Well, they need to ask Hindus how they interpret it, because there is a way in which the Hindu tradition was sort of made for the American project. "E Pluribus Unum" is our national motto. And in a way, out of many, one is also the theological motto, you might say, of the Hindu tradition.
Almost any Hindu will say, in name and form there are many, but we also believe in one God. We have many names, many attributes, many ways of seeing the divine. In fact, the ways of seeing the divine are limited not by God's capacity to be present, but by our human capacity to see.
So open your eyes. Let's try to understand what it means to speak of the many-ness of God. And Hindus can really help us with that.
ABERNETHY: Professor Eck teaches Indian religions and comparative religions at Harvard. She has published a CD-ROM that identifies, for instance, just where to find a Hindu temple in, say, Dallas. I asked her how her own knowledge of others has helped her faith.
DR. ECK: It's made me much clearer about the great mystery that is the divine truth and the humility that all of us need to, to comport ourselves with if we are to understand that. We are not in the position of being the judges of others, nor in the position of being able to fully understand what, as we would put it, God is up to in the world.
ABERNETHY: As she speaks at book signings and other events, Professor Eck is sometimes asked what she would say to her fellow-Christians who might think other religions challenge their truths?
DR. ECK: Well, I would say they need to be able to open their minds to the truth of Christianity, then. One of the most startling things about the entire experience of Easter and the Pentecost was that most of the people who came to call themselves Christians did not recognize what Christ was doing, did not recognize him when he was walking along the road side by side with them, did not recognize the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. I mean these mysteries are things that the Christian church does not have locked up in, in its own treasure chest, but are mysteries that we need to be alert to.
The Christian church does not have a corner on compassion and love. These are things that are widely shared, and we need to keep our eyes open for them, wherever we find them.
ABERNETHY: Professor Eck told the story of a Vietnamese Buddhist temple near Boston that was vandalized by boys in the neighborhood. They trashed the altar and the Buddhist image of compassion.
DR. ECK: The police caught the vandals, and the Vietnamese, after some deliberation, decided not to prosecute, not to take them to court, but to invite them to a picnic and hold a neighborhood festival of forgiveness, so to speak — a cleanup morning at the temple, to clean up the whole neighborhood.
And the boys went in and saw what happened in the temple, saw people at prayer. And I remember talking with one of them. His name was Angelo. And the president of the temple that very morning, when he welcomed Angelo and embraced him, had said, "Your name means angel, a guardian angel. We are going to make you the guardian angel of this Vietnamese Buddhist temple." And when I talked to Angelo a little later, he said, "You know, if I had known anything about what went on inside this temple and about these people I would never have done this." And that's a lesson for all of us.
ABERNETHY: Diana Eck on what she calls "A New Religious America."
Books by Diana Eck:
A NEW RELIGIOUS AMERICA: HOW A CHRISTIAN COUNTRY HAS BECOME THE WORLD'S MOST RELIGIOUSLY DIVERSE NATION
ON COMMON GROUND: WORLD RELIGIONS IN AMERICA (CD-ROM)
ENCOUNTERING GOD: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY FROM BOZEMAN TO BANARAS
The Pluralism Project
PBS: America Responds: Bill Moyers in conversation with Diana Eck, September 19, 2001
Christmas Music Tells the Story
Bring a Friend to Mosque
Religion's Role in the Face of Terrorism
Terence Blanchard on "This Time We're Living In"
The Dalai Lama at 80
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