text: A police officer gave me a subpoena to appear in court. Do I need to show up? Of course you do. A subpoena is a court order that requires your appearance at a specific place at a specific date and time. There is specific language included in an official language that makes this clear. Subpoenas…CONTINUE READING


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I will be on vacation and off the grid until July 8. Bruceb News will be on hiatus.
For several days of my trip I'll be completely inaccessible. Other times, I'll be checking mail and messages and smiling quietly to myself as I put the phone away and look at the mountains and feel a sense of deep peace. […] continuedRead more
Remember when I wrote an article a year ago predicting that always-connected computers would be heavily promoted in 2018?
Yeah, about that: not even close. Nada. All the buzz died away when the first PCs in that category turned out to be underpowered and, well, pretty awful.
Okay, that prediction didn't pan out. […] continuedRead more
(This will be the last Bruceb News article for 2018. I'll return with more news next year, if anything interesting happens. Remember, a subscription to Bruceb News makes a lovely last-minute Xmas gift. Happy holidays!)
Spotify has launched its annual Spotify Wrapped website, where you can look back on your year of music listening, including your top artists and top songs, the number of minutes you listened to Spotify during 2018, and more. […] continuedRead more
It's Thanksgiving week in the US. Do you mind if I tell you a story that has nothing to do with technology? Indulge me. We'll get back to Microsoft shenanigans next week.
My favorite song of the year was performed for the first time ever on Halloween. The song is "We Are Come To Outlive Our Brains." It's from a 1981 album by Kasvot Växt. […] continuedRead more
We're safely back from a trip to Australia – walking on the beach on the Bay of Fires in Tasmania, shopping at Salamanca Market in Hobart, exploring lanes and arcades and alleys in Melbourne, and getting lost after a wrong turn in a rental car, all the more disorienting because other drivers are rather insistent that cars belong on the left side of the road. […] continuedRead more
SEBASTOPOL – Bruce Berls announced plans today to travel to Australia from February 22 through March 11, 2018. The trip, previously a closely-held secret, will disrupt publication of Bruceb News and has caused an outcry from clients whose businesses depend on smooth delivery of IT services.
When contacted, Mr. Berls issued the following statement. […] continuedRead more
A year ago I wrote this prediction: "The word of the year for 2017 is "chaos." Write it down, seal it in an envelope, open it up a year from now and see if I got it right."
I think I get full marks. (Although Dictionary.com chose "complicit" as the word of the year, which has a certain snarky charm.)
We are in a transitional time in technology, with a handful of very large companies – Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft – accumulating power and wealth and dominating the landscape. […] continuedRead more
I registered the domain name bruceb.com on September 11, 1997, exactly four days before the name google.com was registered.
Some people believe Google has done more with its domain name than I have done with mine. They are tiny, bitter people. Pay them no heed.
Twenty years of Bruceb.com! Sure, you're impressed. […] continuedRead more
I will be on vacation and off the grid during the week of August 14th. I will not have cell phone service and at best might occasionally have an erratic and unreliable Internet connection, probably only at night.
If you are a Bruceb Consulting client and need immediate assistance, contact Mike Cook, email@example.com, 707 827-1524. […] continuedRead more
Windows 3.1 was released on April 6, 1992. Happy 25th birthday!
Computers ran MS-DOS 5.0 in 1992. Windows 3.1 was a separate program that ran on MS-DOS by typing WIN at a command line. There was no taskbar or Start button. Real work was still done in DOS based programs like WordPerfect and Lotus 123. […] continuedRead more
Let me tell you about my dinner last Saturday. It was pretty special. It might give you some ideas about food and passion and family.
A few months ago our son Andrew invited us to a kaiseki meal in San Francisco.
The twist: instead of taking us to a fancy restaurant, he was going to cook the meal in his apartment. […] continuedRead more
My goodness. Pause for a deep breath.
By every measure that truly matters – personal, family, friends, relationships, community – 2016 was a glorious year for me. I sincerely hope you are the same – happy, healthy, rooted, and all your dreams coming true for you and loved ones.
Breathe deeply because by almost every other measure, 2016 was quite an unpleasant piece of work and 2017 will be worse. […] continuedRead more
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The little peace in me
Will die
For this is not America
Blossom fails to bloom this season
Promise not to stare
Too long
For this is not the miracle
This is not America . . .
In February 1976, I saw David Bowie perform at The Forum in Los Angeles. It is one of my most vivid memories from the 70s – white lighting on a stark black stage, Bowie in tuxedo pants, white shirt and vest, no props, no special effects, with Bowie completely mesmerizing the audience using nothing but his stage presence and the powerful music from the Station to Station album. […] continuedRead more
Most Bruceb Consulting clients are protected by Bruceb Remote Management, the affordable service that monitors your computers and keeps them up to date. I've been working hard to make it more reliable and more valuable. Here are some of the things that are new in 2016.
WORKSTATION PATCHING The service automatically installs updates for Windows, Office, and a long list of programs and utilities from third parties. […] continuedRead more

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Search Field Problem
I'm having this same problem, only no matter if i hit the enter key or press the submit button, it loads my results page with all of my inventory. I used the "DataAssist Search Wizard" to put a few search fields on my front page. Under the bindings and database panels it shows I have connections in both. I'm fairly new to PHP and MySQL, so I'm guessing it's something simple I'm missing. Thanks for any help.


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Welcome, March
March, by Mary Oliver
There isn't anything in this world but mad love.
Not in this world. No tame love, calm love, mild love, no so-so love.
And, of course, no reasonable love.
Also there are a hundred paths through the world that are easier than loving.
But, who wants easier?
We dream of love, we moon about it, thinking of Romeo and Juliet, or Tristan, or the lost queen rushing away over the Irish sea, all doom and splendor.
Today, on the beach, an old man was sitting in the sun. I called out to him, and he turned. His face was like an empty pot.
I remember his tall, pale wife; she died long ago. I remember his daughter-in-law.
When she died, hard, and too young, he wept in the streets. He picked up pieces of wood, and stones, and anything else that was there, and threw them at the sea.
Oh, how he loved his wife. Oh, how he loved young Barbara.
I stood in front of him, not expecting any answer yet not wanting to pass without some greeting. But his face had gone back to whatever he was dreaming.
Something touched me, lightly, like a knife-blade. I felt I was bleeding, though just a little, a hint.
Inside I flared hot, then cold. I thought of you. Whom I love, madly.
March is here, and today the air smells like spring. I've been dreaming over seed catalogs, pouring over my new Master Gardener training binder, hoping that this is the year where I finally am able to grow something to be proud of.
I wrote another article for the Willy Street Co-op's Reader, on gardening. Check it out if you'd like:
Come One, Come All: Gardening for Anyone, Anywhere
What are your plans for this season? Will you be growing anything of your own this year?


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Dale and Cheryl Lesh have their next two years of vacations planned and booked, according to a report in the Northwest Florida Daily News.
"We have our eyes on a particular site," Cheryl said while lounging at the pool at Florida's Destin West RV Resort situated on Okaloosa Island. "We love it. It's quiet, the location's great. We're recommending it to friends."
The RV park opened March 9 and has been registering a steady of flow of guests, from those with reservations to visitors who just pull in off U.S. Highway 98.
It took two years to build the park, and now it offers guests everything from a heated pool to all the amenities offered at Ramada Plaza Beach Resort across the highway.
"In this market and this economy, I could not think of anything else for this property," said Tripp Tolbert, who owns the RV park and the Ramada. "You can't borrow money on raw land, so I thought this would be a great way to create steady revenues."
Tolbert's RV park is one two that have opened recently. St. Rosa Sound RV Resort in Navarre also opened March 9 with more than 80 sites, 24 of which sit along the water.
"This year will be good. Next year will be better," said manager Jinks Dupre. "Navarre is the best kept secret in the world, so who wouldn't want to stay right by the beautiful water. Every RV park around here has had a 'no vacancy' sign hanging for months."
Dupre said her park initially was met with some criticism on whether the view of the water would be blocked, but cleaning up the foliage improved the view, she said. The site has a pool, fitness center and laundry. It does not allow popup campers or tents.
On Okaloosa Island, Destin West features 54 RV sites, each has a picnic table and patio. The park also has a laundry room, pool and a shop with camping gear and Destin West T-shirts.
"The response has been wonderful," said Joe Guidry, general manager of the Ramada and Destin West. "We've got a lot of snowbirds and families coming here for that quiet atmosphere we have."
The park has bookings scheduled for the next two months and its projected revenue for 2012 is about $1 million.
Mary Juergens has been traveling in her RV for the past 10 years. She said that Destin West gets five stars from her.
"I love the area, it's so nice being by the bay," said Juergens, of St. Cloud, Minn. "To me, the top three things a good RV park needs is laundry facility, pool and sites that are paved.
"This place has all that, plus a friendly staff."
Tolbert said he expects to have a steady flow of visitors this summer, and plans to continue to build around the area.
"I'm trying to create a destination site on Okaloosa Island," Tolbert said. "I want people to be able to come here and not have to get back in their cars until they leave. We want everything they need to be right here."


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The vice-president, who has been deployed by Mr Obama as the champion of America's poor, accused Mr Romney of "stripping people of their dignity" by trying to slash public spending and scrap the president's overhaul of the US health care system. "None of what he's offering does anything," Mr Biden told CBS. "It's about dignity," he repeated.
"I can't remember a presidential candidate in the recent past who seemed not to understand, by what he says, what ordinary middle class people are thinking about and are concerned about," said Mr Biden.
Mr Biden also attacked Mr Romney for his aggressive response to the President's leaked comment to Russian President Dmitri Medvedev that he could be more "flexible" in negotiations on missile defence if he were re-elected.
"He acts like he thinks the Cold War's still on," Mr Biden said. He added that Mr Romney – who is frequently criticised for "flip-flopping" on key issues – had shown himself to be "a pretty flexible guy" himself.
His remarks came after an increasingly confident Mr Romney, who is expected to win Tuesday's primary elections in Wisconsin, Maryland and the District of Columbia, discarded his pitch to Republican primary voters for the past four months in favour of a new stump speech, which ignores his rivals Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich and focuses on Mr Obama.
Laying out their "fundamentally different visions for America", the former Massachusetts governor – a multimillionaire from his career in private equity – has been stressing to Wisconsin voters that Mr Obama "failed to lead a recovery" from the recent recession.
He also says: "Our president doesn't have the same feelings about American exceptionalism that we do", claiming that Mr Obama views the US as morally equal to other nations.
Polls forecast victory for Mr Romney in six of April's seven primaries, leaving Mr Santorum with only his home state of Pennsylvania. The Right-wing former senator conceded yesterday that he "has to" win the state, though it alone would not leave him with a realistic chance of stopping Mr Romney.
More and more senior Republicans have begun stressing the need to wrap up the nomination process in order to turn the party's attention to ousting Mr Obama from the White House in November.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate leader, said on Sunday the "chances are overwhelming" that Mr Romney – whom he has not endorsed – will be the party's presidential candidate.
It would be in the party's interests to "get behind the person who is obviously going to be our nominee," Mr McConnell told CNN.
Meanwhile Paul Ryan, the Wisconsin congressman behind the party's austerity Budget plan, who is tipped as a potential vice-presidential nominee, said while campaigning for Mr Romney: "There comes a point where this primary can become counterproductive".


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Amethyst Paragon is a miscellaneous item in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. It is one of various paragons.
It can be used on a special platform in the Forgotten Vale to open a portal to a cave in Darkfall Grotto. The treasure chest is directly to the right on the platform. If the Dragonborn jumps down into the river and reaches the northeastern bank before being swept away by the current, they will encounter a group of Feral Falmer and one chaurus hunter fledgling patrolling the area.
There are several falmer tents in the cave, and most have chests with random loot. Following the paths up the side of the cave, the Dragonborn will find dead falmer and at the end of the path will find a levelled chest between two clusters of glowing mushrooms.
- Found on the corpses of Frost Giants after killing them in the Forgotten Vale.
- After travelling to, or finding the Wayshrine of Learning (activated by Prelate Celegriath), head towards the northernmost tip of the (unfrozen) lake. On one side of the lake you should see a steep path that will take you up and over a hill towards the next Wayshrine. Opposite this path, on the other side of the unfrozen lake, will be a clearing. The Giant that roams it holds the Amethyst Paragon.


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Cranford Calendar
Holiday Shop – Friday, December 13th, 6-9 pm – Saturday, December 14th – 12-4 pm (Participating businesses all-day specials) – Sunday, December 15th (Participating businesses all-day specials)
Join us for this year's Holiday Shop at our downtown merchants! There will be holiday caroling, in-store specials, promotions, discounts, and more. This is a great opportunity to wrap up your holiday shopping!
If you would like to attend the Breakfast with Santa, please fill out the order form below. Return the bottom portion of this flyer in an envelope labeled "Santa Breakfast" with payment no later than Wednesday, December 11.
The cost is $10.00 per person for both adults and children with a family maximum of $30.00. Everyone must check-in – entrance is through the door at St. Michael's Lane.
Print out your registration and return to St. Michael's
'TWAS THE 14th OF DECEMBER AND ALL THROUGH THE PARK NOT A BELL WILL BE RINGING UNTIL WE EMBARK! THE BELLS WILL BE WAITING TO BE COLLECTED WITH CARE IN HOPES THAT THE JINGLE JOGGERS WILL SOON BE THERE!
Join in the fun at the 4th Annual Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday December 14, 2019 (RAIN DATE December 15th).
Walk, jog, run, or stroll on the beautiful pathway around the lake. Get a jingle bell for each lap you complete. Enjoy the jingle getting louder and louder throughout the event!
After the jog, recieve a raffle ticket for every jingle bell you collected. Raffle baskets, provided by local businesses, will be raffled off after the event. (The jogging part will last for approx. 30 minutes).
Children, strollers, and leashed dogs are all welcomed!
>>>>>This event is not a sanctioned 5k or competative race. (although you know you want to get the most jingle bells to impress your friends)<<<<<
TICKETS WILL SELL OUT- reserve your spot ASAP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jingle-bell-jog-2019-tickets-80475182437
OPERATION WARM HEART DONATIONS: Gently used or new hats, gloves, scarves, and jackets, Keurig coffee and tea, laundry pods, sewing supplies, disposable/unopened tableware, bottled water, monetary donations. https://theelizabethcoalition.org/operation-warm-heart/
BEST FRIEND DOG AND ANIMAL ADOPTION: Canned dog and cat food (no Alpo or Pedigree please), cat and dog treats, rugged toys, black Kongs, monetary donations. https://www.bfdaaa.com
A special, Holiday Gift Sale will be held in the parish center located at 1407 St.Georges Ave. Rahway. This handicap accessible center can accommodate 60 vendors at each market.
The Vendors have beautiful gifts for children and adults, as well as household items, collectibles,
toys and antiques.
Our Kitchen prepares food to eat-in or take-out!
At every Vendor Sale and Flea Market: Everyone is eligible to enter the "FREE" 1:00PM Raffle – for a $25.00 Gift Certificate. On Dec. 14th, our St. Thomas Parish Gift Shop is open from 9am to 1 pm Religious gifts items for all Ages.
The Westfield Area Y Men's Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale has been a community tradition since 1947, with all proceeds benefiting local charities and organizations. This year's tree selection includes top quality Fraser Firs and Balsam Firs. This year also features a new hybrid tree called a "Fralsam". This is grown in Vermont and combines the needle longevity of a Fraser with the evergreen smell of a Balsam. It's a very full and long lasting tree Sizes range from 3 foot "table top" Balsams all the way up to 12 foot Balsams. Also available are Wreathes, Evergreen Roping, Grave Covers and Tree Stands.
The tree lot is located on the Elm Street Athletic Field, across from Stop & Shop. Opening day is Saturday, November 30th and the sale continues through December 23rd or until the trees run out. Lot hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday thru Friday.
Selling Christmas trees has been the Club's primary fundraising method. Since its inception, the Y's Men have raised over $2.5 million for community charitable donations. Some of the many organizations that have benefitted from the money raised include the Westfield United Fund, Contact Caring, Children's Specialized Hospital, Imagine, Resolve Community Counseling, Scotch Plains and Westfield Rescue Squads, Westfield Crew, Master Gardeners Club, and Westfield Area YMCA.
For more information, please visit https://www.westfieldynj.org/get-involved/community-partners/ys-mens-club/ or visit us on Facebook at Westfield Area Y's Men's Club Christmas Tree Sale.
We're thrilled to partner with Cranford Theater on a Holiday Pajama Party Movie Series! Children should feel free to attend these movies in their pajamas, and Santa will be making an appearance at the theater as well. The schedule is as follows:
Dec. 7th: The Polar Express
Dec. 14th: Elf
Dec. 21st: The Grinch
Tickets are $7 for adults, $11 for children (which includes a kids combo pack).
Every Saturday and Sunday till December 15 or until they run out. Home delivery is available via email requests to [email protected]
2019 Christmas Shoppe and Soup Festival
Dec. 14th, 2019 at Cranford United Methodist Church
Hosted by Neshanic Valley Beekeepers, LLC and Cranford United Methodist Church, NJ
The Cranford United Methodist Church will host its 9th annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe and Soup Fest on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 10 am – 3 pm. This is a family-friendly event where kids and adults alike can to do their holiday shopping.
Over 45 vendors will offer a large variety of merchandise, crafts and gifts. There is sure to be something for everyone in the Christmas Shoppe and Soup Fest!
Five fabulous homemade soups will be available as part of the event and re-packaged soups (quarts & pints) for take-out will also be available until supplies last. Come early – these soups sell out quickly!
Baked goods and lunch will be available for purchase, too. So, skip the mall, the crowds and the hassles and join us for a great day of unique shopping!
The event will take place in the church's education building at 201 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Walnut and Lincoln Avenues, Cranford. Admission is free. There is plenty of free parking.
For information, please call Angela at (908) 276-0936 or send a message to [email protected]. Website: cranfordumc.com.


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Dan Trueman is a composer, fiddler, and electronic musician. He began studying violin at the age of 4, and decades later, after a chance encounter, fell in love with the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle, an instrument and tradition that has deeply affected all of his work, whether as a fiddler, a composer, or musical explorer. He has composed for small ensembles and for orchestra, for voice, for electronic instruments of his own design, and he regularly performs as part of his work.
Dan's current and recent projects include: a new work for fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and the sinfonietta Contemporaneous; the bitKlavier (Prepared Digital Piano) project; a double-quartet for So Percussion and the JACK Quartet, commissioned by the Barlow Foundation; a collaborative work with Mark DeChiazza and the PRISM Quartet; Olagón -- an evening length work in collaboration with singer Iarla Ó Lionáird, poet Paul Muldoon, and eighth blackbird; a collaborative dance project with choreographer Rebecca Lazier and scientist Naomi Leonard; ongoing collaborations with Irish fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and guitarist Monica Mugan (Trollstilt). His recent albums with Adam Sliwinski (Nostalgic Synchronic), Ó Raghallaigh (Laghdú) and So Percussion (neither Anvil nor Pulley) have met with wide acclaim.
His explorations have ranged from the oldest to the newest technologies; Dan co-founded the Princeton Laptop Orchestra, the first ensemble of its size and kind that has led to the formation of similarly inspired ensembles across the world, from Oslo to Dublin, to Stanford and Bangkok. Dan's compositional work reflects this complex and broad range of activities, exploring rhythmic connections between traditional dance music and machines, for instance, or engaging with the unusual phrasing, tuning and ornamentation of the traditional Norwegian music while trying to discover new music that is singularly inspired by, and only possible with, new digital instruments that he designs and constructs. His tools of the trade are the first-of-its-kind Hardanger d'Amore fiddle by Salve Hakedal (played with a beautiful baroque bow by Michel Jamonneau), and the ChucK music programming language by Ge Wang.
Dan's work has been recognized by fellowships, grants, commissions, and awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Barlow Endowment, the Bessies, the Fulbright Commission, the American Composers Forum, the American Council of Learned Societies, Meet the Composer, among others. He is Professor of Music and Director of the Princeton Sound Kitchen at Princeton University, where he teaches counterpoint, electronic music, and composition.
for further information about Dan, or for performance materials (scores, parts, software), email
manyarrowsmusic [at] gmail [dot] com
"The dazzling results mixed George Crumb's knack for unearthly timbres, Alvin Lucier's infinitesimally fine gradations of tone and the fierce creative audacity of Jimi Hendrix."
--The New York Times


text: November 4, 2014 at 5:07 AM Tacoma rapper Bruce Leroy drops smart new EP | New recordings Posted by Andrew Matson Bruce Leroy, '10'' (self-released) Bruce Leroy is a Tacoma emcee with more artistic perspective than that city's young guns, and his "10'" EP (the apostrophe in the title means 'foot') shows he can stay traditional without being corny. The key is to play to your strengths and embrace your idiosyncrasies. Crucial tracks "Know the Biz" and "You Heard of Us" are uncluttered lessons in the art of the slumper, beats coolly dragging as Leroy puts the pedal to the metal (lyrically). More Comments | More in R & B/Hip-hop | Topics: "10'", Bruce Leroy, New Recordings


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CRFS selects XJTAG boundary scan to speed development of RFeye spectrum monitoring system
CRFS (Cambridge Radio Frequency Services)has selected the XJTAG boundary scan development system to debug, test and programme its RFeye™ real-time spectrum monitoring system.
CRFS (Cambridge Radio Frequency Services), a developer and manufacturer of innovative real-time spectral analysis tools, has selected the XJTAG boundary scan development system to debug, test and programme its RFeye™ real-time spectrum monitoring system.
The XJTAG development system is being used by engineers at CRFS's design facility in Cambridge, England, to speed up debug and test of ball grid array (BGA) populated printed circuits boards which form part of the RFeye system. XJTAG is also being used to create test harnesses to improve coverage during production testing at CRFS's contract manufacturing partners site.
The CRFS RFeye system is a distributed, GPS-based interference measurement system that can survey radio spectrum. It can be tuned to a frequency between 10MHz and 6GHz and detect frequency data in real time. It has a fully programmable embedded Linux processing platform with high-speed digital signal processing acceleration support in the form of a Xilinx 1152-pin field programmable gate array (FPGA).
Alistair Massarella, CEO at CRFS, said: "XJTAG is an absolute necessity for any company that is designing complex circuits that feature high pin count BGA or chip scale devices. XJTAG is easy-to-use and incredibly fast which has enabled us to shave weeks off the development schedule for our RFeye module thereby leaving our development team free to develop rather than sitting around painstakingly debugging boards."
CRFS has recently been selected by Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, to undertake one of the most detailed spectrum mapping projects ever conducted in the UK. It will use its purpose-built and technically-advanced RFeye system to gather the radio spectrum data. Applications for RFeye include frequency interference detection, spectrum usage database, license enforcement, spectrum release and liberalisation, cell planning, RF environment check and remote site monitoring.
"XJTAG's appeal is also its versatility. It is designed to be used right throughout the product lifecycle from design and development through to the factory floor and beyond," added Alistair Massarella. "XJTAG can also test both JTAG and non-JTAG devices which means that test coverage is very high - we can get to over 80% of devices on the RFeye boards via the JTAG chain. What's more, XJTAG provides the ability to re-use and port test scripts between circuit boards which saves us loads of time."
For more information please contact XJTAG, The Irwin Centre, Scotland Road, Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8AR, UK. Telephone +44 (0) 1954 213888, fax +44 (0) 1954 211565 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Alternatively, visit www.xjtag.com.
XJTAG has a global network of distributors servicing Europe, the Far East, North and South America, the Middle East and Australasia.


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Pumpkin Purée, Pecans, Maple Syrup, Pumpkin Spice
Hemp Seeds, Almond Butter, Blueberries, Granola, Honey
Chopped Dates, Pecans, Peanut Butter, Banana
Strawberries, Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Honey
Quinoa, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Scallions, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt, Pepper
Chickpeas, Olive Oil, Garlic, Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper
Chicken breast (olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper), celery, apples, currants, scallions, curry powder, dijon shallot dressing (olive oil, dijon mustard, shallots, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper)
Chicken, Pear, Celery, Scallion, Cranberries, Walnut, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil
Tuna, Carrots, Celery, Red Onion, Cornichons, Parsley, Dijon, Shallots, Himalayan Sea Salt, Black pepper
Kale, Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Squash, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Apples, Pecans, Pomegranate Seeds, Maple Cider Vinaigrette
Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Boiled Egg, Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms, Smoked Chickpeas, Grape Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Dressing
Kale, Spring Mix, Avocado, Jicama, Snow Peas, Peas, Microgreens, Scallions, Sunflower Seeds, Scallion Lime Vinaigrette
Salmon, Radish, Seaweed, Edamame, Scallion, Sesame Seeds, Chili-Garlic Sauce
Tuna Edamame, Snow Peas, Scallion, Seaweed, Sesame Seeds, Spicy Mayo
Tuna, Avocado, Carrot, Snow Peas, Scallion, Seaweed, Sesame Seeds, Shoyu Ginger Sauce
Salmon, Avocado, Grapefruit, Jicama, Microgreens, Scallion, Citrus-lime Ginger Sauce
Carrot, Butternut Squash, Zucchini, Broccoli, Snow Peas, Green Coconut Curry Sauce
Carrot, Broccoli, Edamame, Red Cabbage, Snow Peas, Scallion, Spicy Almond Pad Thai Dressing
Chopped Israeli Salad, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Tzatziki Dressing
Black beans, Chopped Israeli Salad, Corn Salsa, Zucchini, Salsa Verde
Butternut Squash, Ricotta, Pomegranate Seeds
Ricotta, Peas, Mint, Microgreens, Lemon Zest
Avocado, Boiled Egg, Crispy Shiitake Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese
Almond Butter, Bananas, Toasted Sliced Almonds, Honey
Avocado, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Chili Flakes
Acai, Banana, Almond Butter, Dates, Himalayan Sea Salt, Almond Milk, Topped with Banana, Strawberry, Toasted Sliced Almonds
Acai, Banana, Peanut Butter, Cacao Powder, Coconut Milk, Topped with Granola, Cacao Nibs, Blueberry, Banana
Acai, Banana, Raspberry, Coconut Water, Topped with Granola, Banana, Strawberry, Blueberry
Acai, Banana, Kale, Spinach, Coconut Milk, Topped with Granola, Banana, Blueberries, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds
A New Juice Shop Holiday Favorite. MatchaBar Ceremonial Grade Matcha, Almond Milk, Kale, Banana, Date & Vanilla
The Chocolate Rose is the best kind of rose, packed with powerful antioxidants and cancer fighting compounds. Cherry, Cacao Powder, Banana, Almond Milk, Agave, Vanilla Extract
Summer Dew is a refreshing blend of fruits and vegetables that will keep your skin hydrated and glowy. Honeydew, Apple, Coconut Water, Spinach, Mint, Agave
A healthy alternative to your childhood favorite, it will help you reminisce without the guilt. Orange, Orange Juice, Banana, Greek Yogurt, Orange & Vanilla Extract, Agave
The spicy lady is pack with metabolism boosting ginger and cayenne, just the right amount of spice to start your day right. Mango, Strawberry, Apple Cider, Ginger, Cayenne
There is no higher love than drinking this smoothie, loaded with nutrient dense spirulina, you will be doing backflips in no time. Kale, Spinach, Avocado, Apple, Ginger, Green Juice, Spirulina
You will feel like you just left the spa after sipping this smoothie. Kale, Apple, Parsley, Green Grapes, Mint, Lemon, Agave
Dance on down to Funky Town, you will be buzzing with new dance moves from this caffeinated smoothie. Cold Brewed Coffee, Cacao Nibs, Raw Cacao, Coconut Milk, Espresso Beans, Banana, Agave
You can dance in the rain after drinking purple rain, packed with antioxidants that will boost your immune system. Blueberry, Raspberry, Banana, Strawberry, Agave, Coconut Water
Dr.FeelGood is packed with fruits and vegetables that help detoxify the body, aid in digestion and boost immunity. Kale, Parsley, Spinach, Peach, Pineapple, Orange Juice
If you love almonds, you will love Mr. Almond, he's spicy, sweet and packed with plant protein. Almond Butter, Dates, Banana, Almond Milk, Pumpkin Spice, Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Sea Salt
A smoothie that is full of PB&J nostalgia with a modern twist of omega-3 packed chia gel. Peanut Butter, Chia Gel, Strawberry, Banana, Almond Milk, Agave
Blue Monday is packed with antioxidants that will fight those Monday blues. Acai, Blueberry, Banana, Coconut Water, Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Sea Salt
Pineapple, Strawberry, Young Thai Organic Coconut Water
Agave, Lemon, Cayenne
Carrot, Apple, Orange, Turmeric, Ginger
Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Lemon, Carrot, Beet, Cayenne, Ginger
Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Ginger, Cayenne
Pineapple, Celery, Cucumber, Green Kale, Spinach, Dandelion
Apple, Carrot, Beet, Lemon, Ginger
Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Cucumber, Celery, Romaine
Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Cucumber, Celery, Romaine, Apple, Lemon, Ginger
Raspberries, Lemons, Agave Nectar
100% Sicilian Blood Oranges, Probiotics
Apple, Lemon, Ginger, Cayenne
Strawberry, Lemon, Agave, Chia Seeds
Bosc Pears, Ginger
Pineapple, Apple, Mint
Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Cucumber, Celery, Romaine, Lemon, Ginger
100% Organic Young Thai Coconut Water
Orange, Pineapple, Strawberry
Fresh Passion Fruit, Agave Nectar
100% Organic Young Thai Coconut Water & Flesh
Cashews, Agave, Organic Cold Brew Coffee, Pure Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon
100% Organic Young Thai Coconut Water & Flesh, Organic Cold Brew Coffee
Turmeric is an immune system builder, improves joint function and reduces inflammation.
Blue Green Algae boosts and balances immune system, energy, and reduces inflammation.
Ginger relieves nausea, upset stomach, and loss of appetite.
Ginger, Cayenne, & Lemon provide a wellness boost which improves circulation, provides a Vitamin C boost and relieves symptoms of cold and flu.


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HONG KONG – "Driving Miss Daisy" director Bruce Beresford will head the international jury at the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival (Oct. 17-24).
Also on the jury is French actress Nathalie Baye, Japanese actor Masato Harada and Indian actress from "Mr and Mrs Iyer," "Omkara," Konkona Sen Sharma (pictured).
Judging the India Gold section will be Iran's Asghar Farhadi, Siddiq Barmak, UK actor/director Waris Hussein, Australian film editor Jill Bilcock, and Hong Kong festival executive director Roger Garcia.


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Our surgeon Mr Miles Berry MS, FRCS (Plast) was asked to comment exclusively for the Star magazine on the changing appearance of Kelly Brook's face, below he gives his opinion on the possibility of help from a little cosmetic surgery.
"Kelly may have had fillers to restore volume to her cheeks and lips as they look plumper and more defined in recent photos. Her forehead is also very smooth, meaning she may have had Botox to relax lines." Mr Miles Berry, consultant plastic surgeon at Cosmetic Surgery Partners, adds, "There are no lines at all on the upper third of her face, which strongly suggests she's had Botox. A smidgen of filler in her cheeks and lips is also a possibility."
"Her complexion is good, so I suspect she has a good skincare regimen," he adds. "Her make-up is skilfully applied to highlight her best features."


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As we reported earlier today, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder didn't choose his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee to share the Justice Department response to marijuana laws in Colorado that contradict federal policy.
The measures contradict international treaties, too, as a new report from an agency affiliated with the United Nations points out. Read it and get more details about Holder's testimony below.
The agency in question is the International Narcotics Control Board, which on Tuesday released its annual report. The document says Amendment 64, which allows Colorado adults age 21 and over to use and possess small amounts of marijuana, poses a "significant challenge" to existing international drug law.
In the report, the board points to a 1961 treaty that says governments must "take such legislative and administrative measures as may be necessary" to prevent illegal drug trafficking and use.
"The Board notes with serious concern the ongoing move towards the legalization of cannabis for non-medical purposes in some parts of the United States and, in particular, the outcomes of recent ballot initiatives that took place in the states of Colorado and Washington in November 2012," the report warns. "The Board stresses the importance of universal implementation of the international drug control treaties by all States parties and urges the Government of the United States to take necessary measures to ensure full compliance with the international drug control treaties in its entire territories."
This same point was made by eight former heads of the Drug Enforcement Administration, who wrote a letter to ranking Senate Judiciary Committee members Patrick Leahy and Chuck Grassley asking that they put Holder on the spot about the Justice Department's actions -- or, in their view, inactions -- related to pot laws in Colorado and Washington. One of the questions they suggested the senators pose was, "What is being done to honor our international drug control treaty obligations, which require the United States as a nation to enforce the law prohibiting the distribution, sale and cultivation of marijuana?"
Here's an excerpt from the letter:
Keeping marijuana illegal is a treaty obligation under the 1961 International Convention on Narcotic Drugs and supported by the two other Conventions: the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Drugs and the 1988 Anti-Trafficking Convention. The United States was a prime mover of these multilateral treaties and largely responsible for signature ratification by virtually every other country in the world. The President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has already protested the initiatives in Colorado and Washington.
The treaty conflict has not gone unnoticed by Mexico and other Latin American leaders. Mexico's President, Felipe Calderon, declared that the United States has "no moral authority" to insist that other countries enforce drug laws if two states in our nation legalize marijuana.
Continue for more about today's marijuana developments. At today's judiciary committee hearing, Holder said his office is close to a response to changes in Colorado and Washington marijuana laws, after being pressured by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers last week in Washington D.C.
"We're in the last stages of that review, and we're trying to make a determination as to what the policy ramifications are going to be, what our international obligations are. There are a whole variety of things that go into this determination, but the people of [Colorado] and Washington deserve an answer, and you will have one soon," Holder said to the National Association of Attorneys General last week.
No telling how long that may be, though. Colorado officials, including Governor John Hickenlooper, have been pressuring the government for a response for four months. So far, Holder has kept silent about the measures other than to say that marijuana remains a federally illegal Schedule 1 controlled substance.
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One outcome could be that the feds don't challenge the laws and allow for a controlled recreational industry to exist. But it could go the other way, with Holder coming out swinging against Colorado and Washington and suing the states, much like what happened with Arizona's immigration laws.
Here's the INCB 2012 annual report.
More from our Mile Highs and Lows archive: "Marijuana dispensary to give out high-CBD strain seeds and clones for free."


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|Yes the 'World's first' purposely built
double deck electric bus.
Good Job BYD
This is a follow up to my previous article titled '2 new electric buses for London'.
The Greater London Authority has issued a press release about the 'world's first' electric bus.
Released on 29th June 2015
The world's first purpose-built purely electric double-decker bus will enter passenger service in London this year, Mayor Boris Johnson announced today, as he hosted representatives and major bus manufacturers from across the globe at City Hall for the first ever global Clean Bus Summit.
The Clean Bus Summit and new trial underlines the Mayor's continuing efforts to reduce emissions from London's bus fleet, which is already one of the cleanest in the world. And thanks to today's summit, following London's example will become more affordable for more cities.


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(CNN) – Iron Man brilliant Robert Downey Jr. helped bare Audi's accessible all-electric sports car aloof afore the official alpha of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Audi E-Tron GT is accepted to go on auction in 2020.
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With 590 horsepower, the E-Tron GT will be able of activity from aught to 60 afar an hour in about 3.5 seconds. It's top dispatch will be about 149 afar an hour.
The slope-backed four-door shares abundant of its engineering with the accessible Porsche Taycan. Porsche and Audi are both subsidiaries of Volkswagen AG and the two brands collaborated on the cars' axiological engineering.
Like the Audi E-Tron crossover SUV apparent in San Francisco in September, the E-Tron GT doesn't attending startlingly altered from Audi's accepted combustion-powered cars. It's a little lower and its abandon are added sculpted than the analogously shaped Audi A7. It alike has a adaptation of Audi's brand grill, admitting the actuality that electric cartage don't allegation about as abundant cooling air as gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles.
The car apparent in Los Angeles is technically a abstraction car, but Audi admiral insisted it is actual abutting to the final assembly adaptation that will go on auction in a brace of years.
Like Tesla's all-wheel-drive cars, the E-Tron GT is powered by two abstracted electric motors, one for the advanced auto and one for the back. It additionally has four-wheel steering, enabling tighter cornering.
The E-Tron abstraction car has a ambit of aloof beneath 250 afar on a abounding allegation according to a accepted European active test, Audi said. With fast charging, the array will be able to allegation up to 80% of that range, or about 200 miles, in 20 minutes. Wireless charging will additionally be accessible on the assembly version, Audi said.
Volkswagen AG has fabricated above commitments to bearing electric vehicles. As allotment of that, Audi has said it will accept 12 all-electric cars on the bazaar by 2025. Audi has additionally said that, by that time, at atomic a third of its sales will be of autos that are at atomic partly powered by electricity.
Correction: An beforehand adaptation of this commodity afield declared the Audi E-Tron GT's amount of acceleration.
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He is telling her that he can cheer her up (make her happy) not only by showing her those things that she has been looking for but also those places that she might want to go to (might be referring to the future as well) and all by each others side.
Then he tells her that he considers himself lucky to have her because even if the world is going to sh*t (if the sky is falling down), they will be just fine by each others side. He wants to make right by her (fill her cup) and make her happy, because he knows he has a lot to give, and apparently so, he wants to give it to HER ;) He knows that she will appreciate the deed and he will be fulfilled his offer. Both of them will appreciate what the world has to offer by being together.
Even in the face of adversity and others misery (in a hurricane of frowns), as long as they are together, everything is going to be alright!. Now he also tells her that he can show her what love is/love her and he describes his love as a "tidal wave of mystery". This expression is pretty much indicating that his love is a puzzling and overwhelming phenomenon. The best part is when he sates that is she does give him a chance, hes confident that she wont regret it, she won't want to leave him (or the relationship or invitation for that matter "you'll still be standing next to me". He also eludes that he'll still be a lucky bastard by having her, even if they are both dead.
He wants her either for the first time or he wants her back because he lost her :)
(Well there is always he - he/ she - she, love is love)
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Q: I'm really happy about the decision to make the produce all organic! Would like to have the store also be all natural. Thanks.
A: Organic produce is one way to support sustainable food systems, and we are so glad you're happy! Officially, our Produce Department is both organic and conventional. We just happen to carry very little conventional product in that department, partly because we are in such close proximity to so many wonderful growers of organics. During the winter months, you will see more conventional items. Our Owners appreciate being able to purchase strawberries, even when they are not locally available (and therefore more likely to be conventional). Please email our Board of Directors and share your thoughts about the store's product mix. One amazing thing about being a Co-op Owner is that you can, actually, shape our buying guidelines! That process starts with a conversation with your Directors. firstname.lastname@example.com
Q: Dear Co-op, Please could you tell me why the Co-op will not be carrying Bulk Maple Syrup? I was just informed of this and I'm disappointed. I'm a member since about 1989 and I will miss the bulk syrup. It's the most economical way to purchase this delicious syrup. Is there a possibility you can get this back in our store? (You are the only store in Davis who has this.) Thank you!
A: We still carry Maple Syrup in our Bulk Department! Alas, our supplier discontinued the Grade B that you loved so well. However, Mike Haggerty, our Bulk Buyer who spoke with you on the phone, has identified a robust substitute. Although it is Grade A, we hope you'll try it out. All grades of maple syrup are produced using the same process. Grade A is simply the first drawn from the boiling trough. Generally, Grade A syrup is lighter in color and more delicate in flavor. Maple syrup that spends more time in the boiling stage (and is removed from heat for clarification later in the day) develops a more amber color and, in many cases, a deeper flavor. We hope you enjoy our new syrup option in Bulk.
Lis Harvey, Marketing Manager (and New Hampshire native)
Q: It's really hard to write on the tape in the bulk section. Different tape or different pens?
A: Hi there! This is Mike Haggerty, the Buyer for the Bulk Department. This is not the first time we've heard that our tape is hard to write on with the pens we provide. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, and am looking into better pens and, maybe, tape as well. I believe it's the combination of cheap pens and the type of tape that is frustrating our Bulk shoppers. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!
Mike Haggerty, Bulk Buyer
Q: Please carry seeded watermelon… it is hard to find watermelon with seeds these days! Seedless watermelon feels unnatural.
A: Thank you so much for contacting us about your concern. There does seem to be a lot of seedless watermelon in the market right now. Fortunately, we have ordered an organic seeded watermelon bin set to arrive tomorrow Thursday 7/20. Also, we are looking forward to a bin of local mini seeded watermelons grown right here in Davis, arriving in store next week. Please feel free to contact us whenever you have a question or request. We hope you enjoy the rest of the watermelon season here at the Coop!
Meghan Kelly, Acting Produce Manager
Q: Expand breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet to include other items. Thank you! Oh, yes, also, blended drinks would be great and I bet profitable.
A: Thank you for your suggestion in us expanding our Buffet selections. As you may know the Deli is under new management and we are making strides in improving the quality, consistency, and variety in all of out food options. As we speak, we are in the process of developing a full Saturday and Sunday Brunch based around our Hot Bar. In addition, we are also moving towards a very seasonal and locally sourced hot bar. Thank you for you support and please stay tune as we continue to grow and bring new ideas to the Deli.
Bryan Hankins, Deli Manager
Q: Please provide an organics/compost bin for when I eat your yummy soups and hot food
A: Thanks for taking the time to write us. We are currently looking into adding a compost bin outside for customer use. Please look for it in the near future.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Destroy out of tune piano. Or tune it.
A: Thank you so much for submitting a suggestion. The piano on our patio is apart of "In the Key of Davis." It is a public arts program run by the City of Davis, featuring several brightly painted and fully functional pianos in downtown locations in Davis, CA. The program started in summer 2015, with one piano located at Central Park, outside the Hunt Boyer Mansion, and at the Davis train depot. We currently have one on our patio, and it will be there until the end of summer. Because it's technically not our piano, we will not be destroying it. However, I will see if I can get someone from the city to look at it. Thanks again for your suggestion. [UPDATE: the City graciously sent Mark Stivers to tune the piano the day after we made the request. Many thanks to Mark, Rachel Hartsough, and our pitch-sensitive Owners!]
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Hello, We love & appreciate the co-op and all the staff. We shop here every Sunday & everyone is always very kind to our family. This store is obviously unique for Davis because of the great products it sells. One of the unfortunate trait about the co-op is that when an item runs out, it is out for days and sometimes weeks. Now the claim has been that it is a distributor issue. This actually is not true most of the time b/c since its been a repeated issue, I have contacted some of the distributors. There have not been ordered placed in a timely manner & then when an order goes, it's not enough for how much the co-op is selling it. This has come up for the organic bulk oats, organic bulk unsweatened(sic) coconut, Califia farms Almond milk, Steakhouse gluten free wheat bread, Nancy's plain whole milk yogurt, honey, essential oils, etc. It seems like its a stock clerk issue. And it's a drag for us to have to go to another store just to complete our list... with kids.
A: We apologize for the out-of-stocks you have faced when you shop at our store. We are always identifying ways in which we can ensure that we are fully stocked of all items. We do have a major that we work with, who works with majority of our vendors, that's why at times the vendor might still have the product but if the distributor does not have it we are unable to carry it on our shelf. There are always ways in which we provide feedback and this is another example of when we can take it back to our suppliers. Thank you again for your feedback and for always supporting the Co-op.
Prasanna Regmi, General Manager
Q: I am writing you because I have now put in three requests for the Co-op to carry Organic Valley lactose free half and half. Each time I left my contact information with a Co-op worker, but never heard back. So the last time I was in the store, I asked to speak with a manager. One of the checkout workers tried to locate you but you were in a meeting. He gave me your business cards and so I am now following up. I want to commend the Co-op for stocking other lactose free dairy items- I have recently purchased lactose free sour cream and cream cheese. But it is the half and half that I use daily and that I would like to see you stock. It is very unusual for the Coop not to respond to requests from its members, so I was quite disappointed by my recent experiences. The fact that the Co-op carries other lactose-free items leads me to believe that this might well be an item that would be popular with members. At any rate, I am hoping you will be able to provide me with some clarity on this issue.
A: My apologies on the late response. I will look into bringing in this product. You are correct, we do carry many other lactose free product varieties, but no half and half. It would be a great addition to our Dairy set. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. Please let me know how I can assist you further!
Shavonya Moore, Chill Coordinator
Q: Hi! I'd like to contact Shavonya Moore but I don't see her email on your website. I'm hoping to place a special order of a frozen food item. Thank you!
A: I would love take down your order. What would you like to Special Order? I can place an order [most week days] before 11am. Thank you!
Shavonya Moore, Chill Coordinator
Q: Please re-paint parking space lines- I have trouble seeing them.
A: Your wish is our command! Our parking lot was resurfaced and repainted on August 8 and August 9. We hope you love the results as much as we do.
Lis Harvey, Marketing Manager
Q: Status of electric car charging stations?
A: We are in the process of identifying ways in which we can be more sustainable business in our community. Our goal is to eventually have charging stations and is being planned out in the next couple of years. We truly appreciate your feedback and your patronage of the Co-op.
Prasanna Regmi, General Manager
Q: I purchased "Body Lotion Unscented" because it was marked on the shelf as $7.00 off, but the receipt only showed that I received a $2.00 discount. This was the second time I made a decision to purchase based on a discount marked on the shelf, and received a lesser discount at the register. For me, I can consider these discrepancies a donation to the Coop, but I am concerned for members who need to count pennies and count on every discount promised on the shelves. The first error was because the shelf label was not as specific as the discount taken at the register (shelf described only the general product name, but register only allowed for certain scents/flavors, not listed on the shelf). The second time, on April 17, I selected the exact item listed with a $7.00 discount on the shelf, but didn't get that $7.00 discount. What steps can be taken to ensure all members that they will not be overcharged for items? What changes can be made to ensure that register discounts and shelf discounts match exactly, to clearly inform members purchases? Thanks in advance for your reply and for your careful attention to this.
A: I do apologize for this very late response! My name is Vince Ortiz and I am currently working in the Scan/POS department of the store. As a coordinator working alongside a couple of other staff it is primarily our responsibility to make sure that the information on the signs is accurate and detailed enough to be informative to the customer. I truly apologize for the lack of proper signage at the shelf level for the items that you purchased. One of the things we are currently undertaking is a system-wide cleanup process, that should hopefully help us get more accurate signage up more often. Sometimes we have to go back and reprint signage that may have slipped through the cracks however, and that can prove to be a challenge with the current timeframes we have available. We certainly will step up our efforts when prepping our signs in the future and will do our best to more frequently audit what gets out to the floor. That includes double checking signage across varieties and brands.
Again I do apologize for the inconvenience and hope that your experience at the Davis Food Co-op has improved since. If not please don't be afraid to let us know where we can do better! We appreciate the great questions you've brought up and I hope this response has given you some insights into how we are addressing these issues.
Thanks again,
Vincent Ortiz, Scan Coordinator
Q: I am so frustrated with the lack of training on WIC checks! That will be the last time I use one at the Co-Op; it's such a humiliating experience. Every time I use them, the cashier (different ones each time) doesn't know what they're doing, has to call a manager, and sometimes the manager doesn't know what he's or she's doing (the floor manager on duty on 6/24 wrote in $10.98 on a $8-max check, even after I explained to him that it could only be for up to $8, and then he had do re-do everything). Please -- if you're going to accept them, train your cashiers on how to process them. Otherwise, take down that sign on the door and just stop taking them. It's utterly humiliating, and takes an incredibly long time.
A: First off, I am deeply sorry that you felt humiliated. Cashiers are trained to handle WIC as quickly and discreetly as possible, but it looks like there needs to be some re-training with the individuals involved with your transaction. WIC transactions can be overwhelming to a new cashier (the cashier was new, the Manager clearly needs to be re-trained), and we are working on making sure WIC is properly trained to avoid these interactions in the future.
I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience and frustration you have felt, and taking action within the department to help prevent these situations from happening in the future.
Andrew Cordova, Front End Manager
Q: The air conditioner at 537 G Street might have a part working loose? It's noisy.
A: Thanks for making us aware of our noisy air conditioner. We will look into getting it fixed.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Almost every evening when I come and shop, the bins of loose arugula and salad mix are empty. Often produce is on a break, and it's a lot of effort asking up front, waiting around and eventually having someone from Customer Service bring it out. Sometimes I just go to Nugget instead. Can you keep them full? Thank you!
A: Thank you for your feedback. Recently two of our solid closers left the Co-op to fulfill opportunities within their field of study. We are currently working on hiring more hands to help so we don't experience more of these outs. With Arugula in particular the warmer weather causes it to flower in late spring / early summer. Because of this, we experience a gap in the growing period causing the quality of Arugula to become inconsistent. At times we have to make the decision to hold off on putting out the bulk Arugula until it looks better. We decide to hold out for quality rather than selling something that is not up to our standard. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.
Meghan Kelly, Acting Produce Manager
Q: As I was riding up to the store, I smiled at the big flowers on the co-op wall out front. I loved their bold, happy welcome & felt grateful for it for the thousandth time. Then, I saw that they were painting over them!! Oh no! I love the bright color you picked, but please say you are going to be painting more big flowers. Please?! We need their bold, happy welcome now more than ever. Thanks!
Q: Love the new outside paint colors!
Q: I want the flowers back on the side of the building!
Q: I can't believe you painted over the butterflies outside, especially with those dismal colors instead of the happy spring green. Stop painting the Co-op with my dividend. I guess you're going for the "soul-less corporate" look - I hear it's all the rage. I'm certainly enraged.
Q: All the visual and design details are fabulous. I especially love how the store inside and out showcases the Co-op print biz identity colors. So gorgeous & striking. Talented choice makers. Outside makes a strong impression.
A: Wow! Thank you for your deep love for the Co-op, and for sharing (even the tough) feedback. It was with a heavy heart that we painted over the flower wall. However, that wall had to be painted in order for us to properly care for the building. To be a successful cooperative business and in order to meet our Ends, we must carefully manage our assets. Good stewardship of our facilities keeps us from having to make costly and avoidable repairs at a later date. Yes, paint protects our building! A fresh coat was needed, as we hadn't so much as touched-up the paint since 2007. We did not use Patronage Refund money to pay for this refurbishment. Our Patronage Refund allocation comes from an entirely different place (annual profit) than our maintenance budget. Whether or not a dividend (Patronage Refund) is allocated is up to the Board of Directors, and depends on the amount of profit we made the prior fiscal year. As for the colors and visuals, thank you for your kind words! We've been craving our true colors on the outside of the building for such a long time. In 2009, we "rebranded", and developed the beautiful logo and graphic elements that help us stand out in a market with so many grocery options. It took us eight long years to put those new colors on the exterior of our building, and gosh, are we stoked about it.
Lis Harvey, Marketing Manager
Q: Why have you stopped carrying packages of cups for hot beverages? You used to carry Western Family Hot or Cold Beverage 9 oz cups (40 to a package). Now you only carry packages of plastic cups for cold beverages..
A: Thank you for writing to us about the missing hot cups. Sorry for the late reply! We'll have compostable hot cups on the shelf very soon. They will be a 50 ct pack for $4.25. Thanks for your patience.
Julie Loke, Center Store Manager
Q: Please find a way to keep flies off the pastries! Maybe netting if you can't keep them out of the box?
A: Flies have no business on our delicious pastries! We are so sorry you caught us on a fly-full day. We've been revamping our approach to fans in the front of the store, and that has occasionally allowed an errant fly to enter (and land) where none should, ever. Thanks for letting us know that you spotted something winged in the store! Again, so very sorry.
Lis Harvey, Marketing Manager
Q: Flower essences need to be named on aisle signs so people can find them. Twice I've looked unsuccessfully for flower essences, including today. The clerk today didn't know if we carried them, but once between the times when I was looking for them, I had happened upon them by surprise, so thought we had them. Today's clerk said, "If we have them, they should be here." And there they were, in Bach's own display, which seems to hide them from me. I'll bet that sales are low, given the difficulty in finding them.
A: Thank you for your feedback, and apologize for the confusion. The area that the Back Flower Essences are located in is labeled Sleep, Brain and Stress Supplements. We needed to move them there two years ago to make space for more homeopathy, and unfortunately the old location sign has not been updated. We are currently evaluating our signage, and will be updating it in the future. As for now, the Bach Flower Essences will stay in that location.
Karla Campos, Wellness Coordinator
Q: Please bring balsamic vinegar back to the salad bar. Just put it in a bottle or jar with a cap, if flies are a concern. Or premix olive oil and balsamic vinegar 50-50 in a dressing bottle, if you prefer. Couldn't be more simple! Currently the Coop offers no non-dairy gluten-free dressing. I believe the vinaigrette has soy/ whey in it. Following the current instructions posted at the salad bar, I waited for 15 minutes to have someone at the deli counter go and fetch me a tablespoon of balsamic. They were very busy and I gave up and left! I bug the deli folks almost every day, since I'm a big time salad bar customer and I don't use any of the adulterated dressings.
A: Thank you for sharing your concerns. I apologies for the inconvenience you experienced at the Coop. We just place and order for a better dispenser for the balsamic. Thank you for bringing the wait time you experienced to my attention, as I am personally working with our staff on better customer interaction.
Bryan Hankins, Deli Manager and Head Chef
Q: Yay for Wild Planet Canned Chicken, best ever!
A: Thanks for your nice note! We love the company Wild Planet and agree their chicken is the best! So handy to keep in the cupboard for a quick lunch or snack. They have the highest standards around for sustainability and quality. Thanks for shopping at the Co-op!
Julie Loke, Center Store Manager
Q: I was looking for ice cream, I said "great a new brand from Italy"...after reading the ingredients I said "NO thank you" !!!! If you buy food across the ocean please don't buy those with corn syrup, colors, stabilizer, artificial flavors and other non natural ingredients. That's not what we are looking for shopping at the Co-op!
A: First, I would like to say thank you for shopping at the Co-op. We are a full line grocery store and we carry both conventional and organic/natural products. We do carry 15-20 other ice cream products that you may find appealing to your needs. Please feel free to ask one of our staff members for assistance when looking for these products. I do apologize for the inconvenience and I greatly appreciate your opinion.
Shavonya Moore, Chill Coordinator
Q: Would it be possible to carry sugar free bacon (US Wellness and Garrett Valley both have a sugar-free, dry rubbed bacon)? The Nugget recently started carrying it (which means I at least no longer have to go to Sac for bacon), but I would much rather prefer to do all of my shopping at the co-op.
A: Hi! We've carried Garrett Valley's SF bacon in the past, but it stopped selling. I have had a few requests lately, including yours, and I'd be happy to give it another try. Keep an eye out in our aisle 8 bacon/sausage section, and you should see it soon. Hopefully we can generate more interest!
Jim Pavlichek, Meat Manager
A: [Follow-up to K. B.'s suggestion] Thank you so much for making this request! Jim brought in two delicious sugar-free options, and the Paleo Turkey Bacon one is rocking my world. Tastes like ham, looks like bacon—perfect for everything from Spaghetti Carbonara to breakfast, Eggs Benedict to BLTs!
Lis Harvey, Marketing Manager
Q: We always seem to be out of ground white pepper and vanilla beans plus other items. Also, it doesn't seem that anyone employee(s) are assigned to the bulk section. Previously, I always recognize at least one or two employees who worked the bulk section. Since I see frequent signs "Out of Stock", I'm wondering if this is the failure to perform periodic inventory.
A: Thanks for your feedback. I want to reassure you that your observations are not indicative of a failure to inventory, and that we have restocked our white pepper. I spoke with our new Bulk Buyer, Mike Haggerty, and he explained that we used to get vanilla beans through Frontier (an awesome Co-op, but an independent vendor). They would take a while to get here. We just switched to UNFI (a major distributor), so now our vanilla beans will be easier to keep in stock.
I'm sorry that when you're shopping, you find yourself alone in the Bulk aisle! It's always ok to ask an employee working in a different part of the store to help you in Bulk. Our Chill Department includes bulk, frozen, dairy, and cheese, so those employees have large area to cover. You may not see faces you recognize in Bulk, as our employees tend to get promoted (yay!) and also move on from our store to pursue their dreams.
Q: I can't believe you painted over the butterflies outside, especially with those dismal colors instead of the happy spring green. Stop painting the Co-op with my dividend. I guess you're going for the "soul-less corporate" look - I hear it's all the rage. I'm certainly enraged.
A: I'm sorry to hear our color choice enraged you! Painting is routine maintenance for the exterior of any building. The bittersweet truth about mural work is that it degrades over time… and our Co-op enjoyed a re-brand since that art was painted on our patio. We chose two of our four "new" colors (the colors were updated in 2012!), DFC Teal and DFC Chocolate Brown, specifically because they let Mark Rivera's beautiful sculpture shine.
Q: The new lids for bulk spring greens, arugula, etc, are very hard to open and close.
A: We agree that the lids are a bit stubborn, but so far that's our only qualm with the new bins so far. They should loosen up a bit over time and not be so hard to open and close.
If you cross paths with a particularly stubborn bin, please don't hesitate to ask anyone in Produce (or any employee nearby) and we would be happy to assist you.
I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you so much for shopping at the Davis Food Co-op!
Q: Thanks for providing fajita mix today in the Meat Department. We love it!
A: Welcome! Keep an eye out weekends as it will be a regular item then. Sometimes during the week too. Also, have you tried the Tequila Lime Marinated Carne Asada? People really dig that for their tacos!
Q: Would like to see more meat dishes in the hot food area.
Q: The new deli case layout is really offensive to me. I am sure your meats are high quality but they don't belong in front with the regular dishes. It's one thing to have meat mixed into a dish, but huge slices of flesh with bones and blood is very disturbing. Not only that, there is a high risk of cross-contamination passed over the vegan and vegetarian dishes. Please put the meat back on the other side where people can ignore it if it disturbs them.
A: Thanks for your feedback regarding our Deli. We made a few organizational changes to our cold case, and have been increasing our protein options since the beginning of the year. Have you tried our shrimp, or our delicious baked crab cakes?
It's worthwhile for us to try to balance the diverse needs of our community, be those vegan or carnivorous needs. Since we made the decision to showcase protein (which includes our in-house marinated tofu steaks) at the very front of the case, our weekly sales have increased in the Deli by an average of 20%. This may point to our community's interest in animal protein; but it also works in favor of people who prefer plant-based alternatives. One of our goals is to nurture and support sustainable food systems, and we are better able to do that when we are a successful and profitable business.
Q: Your patio lights come on at 6:20pm, even in May. It doesn't get dark until 8 or 9pm. It is really unpleasant to sit there between 6:20 and 9:20.
A: Thank you so much for making us aware of this problem. I have adjusted our timer for the lights on the patio to go off between 8 and 8:30 pm.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Are the Sixth Street curbs and tree islands not under the Co-op's care? They are weedy and unkempt.
A: Bruce our Maintenance Coordinator was out shortly due to a family emergency, but is back now, and will be working on the upkeep of the weeds.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Reduce or eliminate white sugar, flour and rice products! We come in for health - many with special dietary needs that are vital for our emotional, spiritual and physical health. These products are unnecessary and unhealthy. Instead of Coke, have a staff member available to offer a healthy alternative like KeVita or Zevia. It's our responsibility to our People (and animals & plants, etc), not profit mission statement. Really, *@!# money.
A: Hello fellow Co-op Owner! Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a suggestion. The Co-op showcases natural, organic and local foods, but strives to offer a full spectrum of groceries to serve our entire community. We try to accommodate all of our owners, those with dietary needs and those without.
We are currently not looking at getting rid of Conventional products such as the ones that you mentioned in your suggestion. Major decisions such as that usually need the approval of the Board of Directors and the ownership. Most of the decisions such as product selection are made based on our Ends.
Read our Ends here.
We heavily rely on education to inform our ownership about health, food systems, the environment and cooperatives, rather then limiting the selection of products in our store. This makes us more inclusive and able to capture a larger part of the community.
Once again thank you for your suggestion and if you have any further questions, please feel free to call or email me.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: I'm wondering if it could be possible to put the rotisserie chickens in something other than plastic? I'd like to buy one now and then but I don't want a chicken that's been sitting on a hot plate in a plastic bag. I've seen other stores carry Mary's chickens and keep them on a hot plate, but in boxes instead of plastic bags. (The Good Earth in Fairfax does this.) Please let me know if this is possible!
A: Thank you for your suggestion. As we speak, we are looking into a better packaging program for the entire deli.
Q: Tofu Cashew spread used to be offered bulk at the deli counter at $11.99 per pound. It is not prepackaged on the shelf next to the hummus, etc. There is no price on the shelf and the 4 oz. containers are $4.00 each ($16 per pound). But the price per pound is not noted on the label. These are deceptive marketing practices. Also, really an extraordinary price increase, i.e. rip-off. I would prefer a public reply in the newsletter.
A: I think you misread the label. Those are 8 oz containers, not 4 oz. Our staff is pretty rigorous about making sure those servings average 0.5 lbs. If we were still charging $11.99/lb, those portions would amount to $5.99 per container. Which means our new price of $4 per container is 33% less than what you were used to, and just $8/lb! We're pretty stoked to be able to offer this Co-op classic at an even lower price than people expect. Thanks for taking the time to write; we hope you'll take advantage of this awesome deal sometime soon.
Q: Can we have a compost collection bin out front? for food scraps, compostable utensils, etc.
A: Yes, we can! Hopefully you'll see a new bin for consumer compost out on our patio in the next few weeks.
I'talia McCarthy, Operations Manager
Q: Request that we carry Yogi Green Tea Muscle Recovery.
A: Thanks for the suggestion, Maria. We'll be reviewing the tea set very soon and will take your suggestion into consideration. If you're a Co-op owner, we'd be more than happy to special order a case for you today. That's 6 boxes of 16 bags and you'll receive 10% off. Feel free to write me or ask any of our staff if you'd like to go ahead with the special order. Thanks for shopping at the Co-op!
Julie Loke, Center Store Manager
You're welcome!
You guys are a wonderful refuge!
Excellent cashiers!
I just saw Rubicel in training at the hot bar. I'm so excited to see him working at the Co-op! I hope he gets the opportunity to bake here. I used to go to his bakery regularly in west Davis because he made the BEST pastries in town! Yay for the Co-op and yay for me!
I'm a long-time member and shopper (15+ years), and I've never seen the produce dept. looking so well. On my last quick trip, I believe I saw ZERO conventional produce. Instead, I saw nothing but fresh ORGANIC fruits and veggies, and it seems like there were many more LOCAL items, too. In addition and in general, I've noticed fewer fluctuations in the produce pricing--and even some lower tags on pricier things I love to buy as often as possible (avocados, seasonal fruit, etc.). To top it all off, things are more organized and located in logical spots around the department. I have to admit that I'm no longer super sad when I miss the Farmers' Market...you've got me covered! Thank you and please keep it up!
Arial the barista is by far the most amazing, sweet, and awesome barista you have yet. She has great customer service skills and was very helpful and made a great drink! You guys better keep her around.
Grilled shitake mushrooms in the hot bar are very scrumptious. Never noticed this before. Love having mushrooms to pair with other dishes. And soooo good for us. I combined your grilled shrooms with the quinoa and tomato on a hot day. It made for a light and satisfying lunch.
A nice deli staff lady with short brown hair suggested I try one of your new sandwiches. I tried "The Sweet Spinach Sandwich" and it was delicious. Thanks for having new wonderful sandwiches and thanks to the staff lady who recommended it.
Excellent checkers!
In Brief:
Sorry, these items have been discontinued by their manufacturer:
- CoolHaus strawberry/snickerdoodle ice cream sandwiches
- Rice Dream single serving ice cream bars (The Rice Dream Mint Pie Sandwiches just made a comeback, hopefully the others will soon resurface!)
Yes, we do carry:
- Buckwheat Hot Cereal — it's back after a brief manufacturer outage
- Diestel regular oven roasted turkey breast slices
Thanks for your suggestion! We now carry:
- Forager Yogurt (3 varieties)
- Ecover Zero Laundry Ddetergent, unscented
- Food-grade diatomaceous earth
Thanks for your feedback! We have increased our order of:
- Organic Valley 2% Milk in the half gallon size
- La Brea Whole Grain
- Chobani 5.3 g Greek Yogurt (plain
Thanks for your feedback! We are working to bring in:
- Kite Hill Unsweetened Yogurt
- Two Tias Tortillas
- Straus Family Milk in plastic gallon jugs
- Genova frozen lasagna, both meat & veg (Have you tried Amy's and Udi's brand lasangas? We love those!)
- Small size (smaller than pint) 3 Twins coffee ice cream (we do have six other flavors in this size)
- Next Organics Drk Choco Quinoa


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My goal is to raise awareness of natural and empowering solutions for wellness and wellbeing. We are all mind, body and spirit. We must treat the whole being to achieve sustainable positive success. The ultimate goal is to live in a world where healthy foods, animals and products are the norm so labels such as ADHD become a thing of the past and children are free to be who they are naturally.
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My blogging journey has been insane. I've met so many great people, had so many incredible experiences, collaborated with brands I love and much more. It's a little over 3 years now since I've had this little spot on the internet and I've experienced/learnt an awful lot, good and bad. Today, I'm going to share a few of those lessons with you.
Opportunities | I think this point says it all. Opportunities are my greatest achievement with my blog. I've attended awesome events, traveled to parts of the country, collaborated with international brands and had the chance to meet so many people, some I now call my 'internet buddies'. All of these opportunities would have never happened without The G Edit.
Ups and Downs | Blogging hasn't always been fun. It's brought me so much joy and happiness, but also disappointment and upset. For example, there has been so many times I haven't been able to attend amazing events and opportunities because of my location in the UK. Living up North ain't too fun in the blogging world. Most events happen in London or down South and sometimes a £120 train fair can't be justified. I've also learnt not everyone on the internet is nice. Over the 3 years I've had the odd comment, dislike or tweet that has been very negative and unsupportive. But blogging has taught me that sometimes, you've gotta keep your head held high and point those middle fingers up to the haters.
Networking | If I could say one thing that I've learnt this year that's proven to be most valuable, it would be networking. Getting your name out there and making professional connections. I've landed myself a career through networking, some incredible support groups and some life long friends. Share your business cards, connect with people you meet on LinkedIn and basically have the balls to say "Hi, my name's Gianni…".
Sometimes, Say No | Although I've said yes to so many opportunities over the last few years, I've also learnt that saying no is just as important. When I first started getting approached by brands, I was amazed. Truth be told, 'free products' coming left, right and centre was incredible and something I'd never thought would ever happen. But I got into this phase of just accepting anything that was put in front of me and I started reviewing products I wasn't too passionate about, so I began to say no. Don't get me wrong, a brand wanting to work with me gives me the utter most respect and appreciation for that opportunity. However, I've learnt that with blogging comes honesty, therefore now you'll never see anything on The G Edit that I'm not insanely in love with.
It's A Big World | I guess I never really knew how big the blogging industry was. When I started my blog, I knew of a few other bloggers. I use to read blogs but only a few. I'd heard of Zoella, my friend Megan and a few others. But as the months past, the scope of the blogosphere was insane… and tough to get noticed. I found it hard to get my name out there and it seemed that getting noticed was mission impossible.
It's Not A Competition | This kind of leads me onto my next point. Blogging isn't a competition. For a good few months I was obsessed with growing my following and ultimately getting so low when my follower count wasn't shifting. But now, all has changed. My following rating doesn't phase me and my blog is for me and the readers who do read it. I've now got this mentality where a following isn't everything and I see some bloggers so obsessed with numbers, they forget about the content and why they started their internet space in the first place.
Inspiration | I think I've changed as a person a hell of a lot because of blogging over the last few years, solely because of other people. I'm one of those people who love to be inspired and inspiration is what I thrive off. Allowing people to inspire you lets you find out and discover what you as a person really like… and dislike.
It's My Baby | Ultimately, 3 years has taught me that The G Edit is my little baby. It's my own space on the internet that I look at and think to myself, well fu&king done. I've watched myself grow as a writer, photographer and editor. I've watched myself connect with amazing people, approach new situations and persevered at maintaining this site. It's my online diary, portfolio and personality. I'm so ready to continue learning, networking and to keep producing the content I love.
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Whether you're a brand, reader, follower, friend or family… without you everything over the last three years wouldn't have happened.
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I received a couple of great comments on an earlier post, so I must have struck a chord. Thanks to all of you that took the time to offer your opinion – I sincerely appreciate that. Chris M. asked the question,
"…how to make all this web stuff work. Do you have other people in your company that does these things or is this all done by you…"
Generally speaking, we're a two-person show. My bride assists me with much of the day-to-day work and she is a world-class researcher and author. Also, I have a network of associates, both in the log home industry and in the techno-geek world whom I call upon for assistance. I manage the content, HTML and SEO pieces and minor programming, but for special projects, I call in the cavalry (professional programmers). Also, living in a log home in the boonies of NW Montana is all the inspiration I need.
My background is marketing and sales in the high-tech & wiress industries, and I got bit by the Internet bug way back in '93. Since then I've been involved mostly with marketing, but I learned web design, HTML, SEO, copywriting and some programming along the way. One thing that most people don't know about me is that I actually authored one of the first Internet business books called, The Complete Small Business Guide. The video below is from a TV interview during my book tour.
Getting back to Chris' question about how I make this web stuff work… it helps that I love that part of the business and know enough to be dangerous. The greatest benefit of the Internet is that anything and everything you want to know is out there somewhere. The problem is finding the best source for what it is you want to learn.
As an example, if you want to know how to create and edit a video for YouTube, a Google search will deliver more than 17 million results. Finding the solution that best meets your particular need is the challenge.
What's ironic is that this "information overload" is precisely why I launched the Log Home Directory five years ago. I wanted to build a directory that would serve as a portal for all things 'log home & timber frame' to make it easier for people to find what they were searching for.
So, I guess you could say that I'm a marketing geek by profession and a passionate devotee of log homes – all wrapped up in one package.


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Implementation of Peer Review in Catalonia, Spain
Cross-audits in the Quality Networks of VET providers
The "Quality and Continuous Improvement Project in VET Colleges" is based on thirteen networks covering 90 initial VET colleges. In the networks a method similar to "Peer Review" is used. The internal audits (based on ISO 9001:2008) are carried out using self-evaluation tools and cross-audits between colleges. In these audits, colleagues, i.e. "peers" from other colleges in the networks visit the audited college and participate in the audit of all the processes.
These audits are complemented with external audits (ISO 9001:2008) and external inspections. These external inspections are classic inspections related mainly to the school management and the learning and training processes. The participation of the colleges is voluntary and development-oriented and at this moment the project is addressed to initial VET colleges (only VET providers of the public system) at regional level. The audits/peer reviews are supported by the quality networks; the ministry provides training of auditors and support for selecting auditors.
Recently, a new model has been established in Catalonia named "e2cat", an excellence based model using 12 transversal quality areas. At this moment, the model has been piloted in 4 VET colleges with the support of external experts/evaluators/peers.
Piloting of the European Peer Review methodology
The European Peer Review procedure was piloted in a transnational Peer Review at IES Quercus, a Catalan VET provider from one of the quality networks situated in St. Joan de Vilatorrada, in September 2007.
Implementation of the EQARF/CQAF in Catalonia
In Catalonia, the EQARF/CQAF has been implemented in the national project named "Projecte de Qualitat I Millora Contínua als centres educatius", launched by the Department of Education. One of its objectives is to support initial VET colleges in the establishment of a quality management system in their organisation. This system includes the quality circle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and self-evaluation as a tool. It is based in the first step on ISO 9001:2008 but when it has achieved a high level of maturity the colleges use the EFQM model combined with ISO 9001:2008. The VET colleges must build a strategic plan with improvement actions leading to an improvement of academic outcomes. The plan is to extend this framework to the colleges on a voluntary basis.
Peer Review in Catalonia
Peer Review can contribute to improving the methodology used for cross-audits in the quality networks. The internal audits are focused mainly on the organisational level but not on the classroom level. Peer Review establishes core quality areas in learning and teaching (including areas with a strong link to the classroom). The Catalan Ministry of Education will implement these quality areas both in the quality management system and in the cross-audits in order to improve the system and to promote mutual learning between providers focusing on "quality in the classroom".
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Ministry of Education (Catalan Government) General Direction of VET and Lifelong learning