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Chris Gaffney grew up in Arizona, where he learned to play the accordion as a young child. The instrument would later influence the performer's mix of norteño with country and rock & roll. Gaffney eventually mastered guitar as well, and spent his teen years gigging in cover and house bands. In 1977, he formed a partnership with keyboardist Wyman Reese, who also produced Gaffney's initial solo efforts. Road to Indio appeared in 1986; it featured '50s rock, soul, and dusty Bakersfield honky tonk. Chris Gaffney & the Cold Hard Facts followed in 1990, and delved into Gaffney's Hispanic heritage. His third solo effort, Mi Vida Loca, was issued in 1992. Loser's Paradise appeared in 1995, with production from blue-collar stalwart Dave Alvin and contributions from Lucinda Williams and Jim Lauderdale. In 2002, he formed the Hacienda Brothers with Dave Gonzalez of the Paladins, and they recorded three albums before Gaffney contracted liver cancer; he died on April 17, 2008. One year later, the tribute album A Man of Somebody's Dreams: A Tribute to the Songs of Chris Gaffney appeared, featuring contributions from Alvin and Los Lobos, among others. ~ Johnny Loftus
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Marginal Growth Likely for Hong Kong Exporters in 2013
HKTDC Research Launches Integrated Multimedia Portal
Speaking at a press conference today, HKTDC Director of Research Edward Leung said that Hong Kong exports will grow by just one per cent in volume in the coming year
The multimedia intelligence service HKTDC Research (www.hktdc.com/Research) was officially launched at today's press conference. The site features more than 50,000 research articles and offers enhanced multimedia content
Speaking today at a press conference, HKTDC Director of Research Edward Leung said that global trade is expected to improve only marginally in 2013. He noted that the HKTDC Export Index had dropped for the second consecutive quarter, to 31.6 in the fourth quarter. The HKTDC Export Index is designed to monitor the export performance of Hong Kong traders and gauge their near-term prospects. A reading below 50 indicates a pessimistic sentiment during the quarter and signals a contraction in Hong Kong exports over the short term.
"All major industries recorded readings below the watershed of 50, though the sentiment for timepieces and machinery exporters improved," Mr Leung said. "Exporters remained pessimistic towards all major markets. The index for the mainland edged down slightly, to about 45, while the index for the US increased slightly, to 40.8."
Global Concerns
With production costs on the mainland, particularly labour costs, likely to stay high, the confidence level of Hong Kong exporters remains low. The biggest threat to Hong Kong's export outlook, however, is a renewed downturn of the global economy caused by the European Union's debt crisis. Mr Leung said that any major shock in the Eurozone could have profound effects on the global economic and trade environment.
Mr Leung cautioned that the world economy will grow slowly next year, probably at a rate slightly higher than that of this year. "Developed economies will see growth in a slower lane, inevitably putting a drag on emerging economies. Yet emerging economies will continue to fare relatively better," he added.
The mainland will continue to be the bright spot in the global economy, according to Mr Leung. "The Chinese economy is bottoming out, and there are some short-term measures to stimulate private consumption. In the longer run, income re-distribution measures will also help to raise consumption on the mainland."
He noted that abundant business opportunities existed in developing Asia, especially India and Indonesia. "These markets are large in size, strong in growth and making headway in reforms and liberalisation," he said.
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Despite political unrest in the Middle East, business in Dubai has not been adversely affected. "Money from neighbouring countries continues to flow into Dubai, which plays an important hub role for capital and trade flows," said Mr Leung. As for Africa, countries like Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya offer long-term potential for Hong Kong business, he added.
Asian Promise
Still, the best prospects remain in Asia, according to Mr Leung. "Our manufacturers and traders should look to developing sales on the mainland," he said. "Beyond the Chinese mainland, we should diversify to other new markets. We cannot ignore the long-term potential offered in the new markets of Africa."
"More capable manufacturers and traders should commit additional resources to developing brands, either by organic growth or acquisitions," he added. "Others should place more emphasis on design and maintain consistent good quality. To lower production costs, they can look to automation or even relocation, not just within the mainland but also to Myanmar and other Asian countries."
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The press conference also included video interviews with two high-profile economists. Professor Justin Lin, the former World Bank Chief Economist, said that the mainland has the potential to grow eight per cent annually over the next 20 years.
Professor Francis Lui, Head of Economics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, added that the rising economic power of Guangdong Province could help both Hong Kong and Guangdong better understand their competitive advantages.
The webcast interviews with Professor Lin and Professor Lui are available at http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BKFX/ and http://www.hktdc.com/info/webcast/v/en/en/1X04BKGW/
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The multimedia intelligence service HKTDC Research (www.hktdc.com/Research) was also launched at the press conference.
"Mobile devices have changed the way people, and companies, access information," said Mr Leung. "To better serve Hong Kong SMEs, the HKTDC is also adapting to this trend through its new multimedia research portal."
The site contains more than 50,000 articles, categorised into seven areas: Economists' Picks, China Trade, Hong Kong Economy, Developed Markets, Emerging Markets, Products and Services. "Unlike our print reports, the new online content features shorter articles, allowing users to download individual chapters or sections. More multimedia content has been incorporated to enhance interactivity," Mr Leung added.
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Holiday DIY Days with Tots2Tweens!
Posted by amandar in Blog Posts, Craft Ideas, Uncategorized on Thu, Dec 1, 2011
We're super excited to kick of this holiday season with our Holiday DIY Day features!
We'll be introducing you to some creative people and hope that you will be excited about sharing your best holiday craft and kitchen ideas with us as well.
You don't have to be a blogger or a professional crafter or anything official like that to be featured.
All you have to do is snap some photos and be willing to share your genius with us!
So, without further ado, please meet Creative with Kids!
It's an inspiring and fun blog filled with creative ideas from Alissa, homeschooling-art-making mom of three.
She blogs all about her creative journey through life with kids and shares on everything from eating wax paper for dinner to making your own paint.
But, most awesome this holiday season is the Creative Christmas Countdown she is hosting with 24 other creatvie bloggers that will bring you a new Christmas-y creation daily starting now and going right up through Christmas Eve!
So, hop on over there and check out what she has going on today and then get ready to be inspired for the rest of the month!
5 Craft-happy ideas we found this week from some of our most favorite places:
- Easy tree ornaments from Dilly-Dali Art.
- A fun paper Christmas banner from Sugar Tot Designs.
- A handmade candy cane wreath from Whipperberry. Also home to a ton of other crafts I am in LOVE with!
- Here's a simple and inexpensive Christmas tree plaque ornament from Beneath My Heart.
- And something edible we stumbled across from Your Homebased Mom. Check out these scrumdidliumptious looking chocolate sandwich cookies!
Have a special holiday project you want to share with us?!
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Amanda is your friendly, neighborhood T2T head blogger. She is in charge of bringing the blog awesome to Tots2Tweens on a daily basis! She is a married mom to three cool Dudes (ages 3, 6, & 9) and one baby dog daughter. In addition to making magic here on Tots2Tweens she also writes a pretty fan-freakin-tastic humor parenting blog called parenting BY dummies. When she's not bringing the pain online or chasing her Dudes up and down a field of some sort she is behind her camera capturing memories for gorgeous people with her Maryland photography business. She also enjoys reality TV (she was even on a show once!), baked goodness, and watching other people take long walks on the beach.
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Carousel – Behind the Scenes
Behind the scenes of Carousel movie project in 2015.
Melody Gudzowaty, Spanish father and Dominican mother, born in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). She lived her childhood between Spain and Dominican Republic.
In 2008, at the age of only 18 years, she became Miss Islas Baleares, later she participated in Miss Spain 2009, in which she came out as a finalist. She represented Spain in the international competition Reina Hispanoamericana 2009, emerging as the 2nd finalist . In July 2012 she was crowned Miss Dominican Republic international, that gave her the opportunity to participate in the Miss International 2012 that was held in Okinawa, Japan. She entered the top 5 and won the title of the 3rd runner-up.
Besides her studies in tourism management she worked as professional model. Her pictures appeared internationally in magazines and ads. Currently, she forms an artistic duo with her husband Tomasz Gudzowaty, working worldwide on various photo projects, most recently "Planets Alive".
Behind the scenes of Carousel movie project in 2015.
Namibia 2014. Planets Alive – Jupiter project making of video.
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Another video from the photo shooting on the island of South Georgia for Planets Alive project. That's how it looked like.
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Here is the first video in the series documenting the photo shooting for "Planets Alive". The Maldives is the ultimate destination for luxury holidays – an island paradise, with white sand beaches and turquoise sea. But holidaying was not planned for that summer…
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US top seed Andy Roddick fired 12 aces but it was an impressive backhand winner on Saturday that sparked his 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/5) victory over Ivo Karlovic in the ATP Washington Classic semi-finals.
Roddick was to play for his 23rd career ATP title yesterday against the winner of the semi-final between France's Gael Monfils and US newcomer John Isner, who has won four third-set tie-breakers in his ATP hardcourt debut.
In the second set tie-breaker, Roddick scrambled to his left and swatted a passing backhand winner past Karlovic to grab a 6-5 lead.
"I just took off and made decent contact. I didn't see it hit but the crowd [cheering] let me know it was in," Roddick said. "You have to pretty much just pull the trigger. I just hit it solid and put it in."
The Croatian seventh seed netted a backhand on the next point, handing Roddick the victory after 97 minutes.
"I was lucky," Roddick said. "You just try to get something in the tie-breakers against him. It's a coin flip. It flipped for me twice today."
Roddick, who won the Washington crown in 2001 and 2005, blasted a 151mph (243kph) ace in the first set, which he won when Karlovic sent a forehand long after serving the final tie-breaker point.
"I took my chances when I had them. I didn't have many," Roddick said. "My biggest focus out there was taking care of my own serve.
Roddick, who turns 25 later this month, improved to 3-1 lifetime against Karlovic and reached his third ATP final of the year, having won at Queen's in June but lost at Memphis in February.
Roddick has never faced Isner, who is playing only his second ATP event, and is only 1-2 against Monfils. Roddick won on Lyon carpet in 2005 but lost a Rome quarter-final last year and a Poertschach quarter-final this year in straight sets.
"He whipped me a couple times on clay but that's not such a big deal," said Roddick, who also praised the fitness of the latest pupil of former Roddick coach Tarik Benhabiles.
Spanish second seed Tommy Robredo and Argentina's Jose Acasuso pulled off contrasting straight-sets victories on Saturday to reach the final of the Polish Open.
Robredo held on to beat Gilles Simon 6-3 7-6, edging out the unseeded Frenchman 7-4 in the second-set tie-break to seal the win.
Acasuso had a far more comfortable 6-1 6-2 victory over Albert Montanes of Spain in just 61 minutes.
"It was my best match this week," a beaming Acasuso told reporters. "I'm very happy because it will be my third final here."
Acasuso won the title in Sopot in 2002 and lost in the final against Rafael Nadal two years later.
Maria Sharapova used a big first serve to reach the final of the Acura Classic by defeating Anna Chakvetadze 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday, setting up a clash with Patty Schnyder.
Sharapova snapped her fellow Russian's 12-match winning streak. Chakvetadze, who has yet to beat Sharapova in five career meetings, had won successive tournaments at Cincinnati and Stanford.
"The first set was pretty competitive," Sharapova said. "I felt like once I got the first break in the second set, I felt like I was on cruise control. It was a little too easy."
Chakvetadze pressured Sharapova in the first set with numerous long rallies, but Sharapova gave away little on her serve -- Chakvetadze had just one break point in the first set, which she didn't convert.
Vera Dushevina beat German qualifier Julia Georges 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Nordic Light Open.


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JENNIFER THOMAS || THE FIRE WITHIN TOURJennifer performs her epic music in intimate venues.Featuring special opening guest - J.ournal PoemsJuly 19, 2019 - 6:30pm Doors, 7:00 pm Show | Duration 2.5h Tickets $30 general seatingAll ages welcome
Versatile and award-winning pianist, violinist, composer, and recording artist Jennifer Thomas makes her highly anticipated debut USA tour - featuring music primarily from her latest album, the critically acclaimed The Fire Within, which debuted #3 on Billboard Classical, and #2 on Billboard Classical Crossover. Thomas, an endorsed Yamaha artist, whose music is often described as being "cinematic" and "epic", will perform on the piano, as well as some violin throughout the concert - backed by the high definition audio power of her orchestral tracks (recorded at Abbey Road Studios by the English Session Orchestra). The powerful tour de force of Jennifer's captivating and emotionally charged music, combined with her open and real personal stories performed in these intimate venues will not only be an experience that fans will feel to their core, but one that will resonate in their hearts as well.
"If you like brash, beautiful bold music that will light the musical fury from within, then yes "The Fire Within" is all that and more! Jennifer Thomas has simply added another brilliant recording to an already impressive discography that continues to shout out on the mountain tops the need for a complete full assault of major label support. Yes, she is that impressive."
- Michael Debbage, music critic, mainlypiano.com
Award-winning American pianist, violinist, and composer, Jennifer Thomas performed as a soloist with symphonies and orchestras before striking out on her own as a successful recording artist in 2007. An endorsed Yamaha artist, Thomas' original compositions and classical covers have found favor on the Billboard classical and classical crossover charts, and her music has been used in films, television, and sports. Thomas has also garnered almost a half billion streams on Pandora and Spotify.
A native of Seattle, Washington, Thomas began her formal musical training at home at the age of five — her mother is also a pianist and composer. She studied piano at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where she performed with the school's piano ensemble and played violin in its symphony. Upon graduating, the in-demand multi-instrumentalist performed with Salt Lake City's Murray Symphony, the Temple Square Concert Series, and the Oregon Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and worked for the Seattle Symphony in their educational department. During this time Thomas began composing her own pieces, drawing on her deep knowledge of classical music to craft instrumental works that were both steeped in tradition, and experimental and cinematic.
Adapting five classical pieces and debuting eight original compositions, she released her debut album, Key of Sea , in 2007. Two years later after the birth of her first son, she issued The Lullaby Album, a collaboration with her mother, Carolyn Southworth, that featured lullabies Southworth sang to Thomas as a child. The critically acclaimed and expansive Illumination arrived in 2012, and saw Thomas infusing her bold classical style with elements of world music. She performed "Illumination" at Carnegie Hall in 2015, where she won "Best Piano Instrumental Album" for the EPR Radio Awards.
Her Christmas-themed Winter Symphony arrived in 2015, and featured collaborations with musicians from the Ensign Chorus, the Utah Symphony , the Salt Lake City Pops Orchestra, and the Cochin Chamber Orchestra recorded at St. Edwards Cathedral at Bastyr University in the Seattle area. Thomas debuted this album's music in a 2-night concert with the Ensign Symphony & Chorus at Benaroya Hall in Seattle.
A remastered version of of her 2007 debut, Key of Sea, featuring bonus cuts and new artwork was issued in 2017 as Key of Sea - 10 Year Special Edition. In 2018 she signed with the Japanese record label, Avex Entertainment, in Japan and released a special Japanese version of Key of Sea - after her original song, "A Beautiful Storm" gained international attention as it was heard around the world in the free skate program of champion ice skater, Rika Kihira's (winning the NHK Trophy, the 4 Continents, the World Grand Prix, and placing 4th in Worlds).
In late 2018, Thomas released The Fire Within, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Classical, and #2 on Billboard Classical Crossover. The album was co-produced together with Swedish film composer, Glen Gabriel, and features the English Session Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, as well as musicians from her long-time collaborator the Ensign Symphony. The critically acclaimed album also features renowned guest artists Eurielle, Tina Guo, and The Rogue Pianist. In late summer 2018, Thomas returned to Benaroya Hall again as a guest soloist with the Ensign Symphony & Choir, debuting the music from The Fire Within.
In addition to Thomas's 6 albums, she has also composed two film scores for the independent films Minuet (Ryan K. McNeal) (Won Best Film Score, Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and the Gold Medal of Excellence, Park City Music Film Festival), and Desert Rose (Alex Jones/Ryan K. McNeal)(nominated for Best Film Score, Hollywood Music in Media Awards). Thomas has also been featured as a guest artist on several other albums, including the Grammy Award nominated album Love Language by Wouter Kellerman.
Thomas is an active YouTuber and Patreon Creator, and has released multiple award-winning music videos for her music, as well as a plethora of vlogs, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes videos that showcase what it takes to produce her music and how she juggles life with her business partner/husband and three young children. Jennifer is a long time active member of The Recording Academy, the International Music and Entertainment Association, and the Alliance for Women Film Composers.
This is Jennifer's first official solo tour and is excited to embark on this new ground.
"I believe that we're spiritual beings having human experiences. So I try to view everyday life through a lens of eternal truth. Making sense of this human condition we all share is what inspires me to write poetry. And I like to put my poetry to pictures – moving pictures… because it's more moving." - J.ournal Poems
J.ournal is a multi-award winning spoken word poet who infuses his poetry with music ranging from acoustic rock to hip-hop to epic cinematic scores to create soundscapes for what he calls "video poems". His topics vary from philosophy to nostalgia, from "Rocky" allegories to social commentaries. His videos have been viewed over 14 million times. Though diverse, all of his creations share a core message of hope, perseverance, faith, and truth.
Kim's Piano features a lovely intimate performance area that seats about 100 people and features a gorgeous Shuguru Kawai concert grand piano.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?All ages welcome. Please take young children out if they need attention.
Can I talk to Jennifer and meet her at the concert?Jennifer will be available post-concert to sign CDs, posters, take photos and will try her best to get to as many people as possible. We may add VIP meet & greet package later on that would involve more than this and will have more information on that later if it happens. In that case, those interested would be able to upgrade their tickets if interested.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please use the contact form on the organizer's event page.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?You can bring your printed ticket, or your online confirmation.
What are my parking options at the event?Free Parking is available at the Venue.
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In Part II of this article, I suggested that if we remain wedded to a mis-placed set of thoughts and beliefs about business, we will end up asking the wrong questions. We cleverly ask these questions from within our old intellectual bubble, coming up with "new-and-improved" solutions to problems, however we only end up doing the (same old) wrong things righter. What happens if we apply bigger thinking to business challenges, though? So there is this thing called systems thinking, so what?
If we think bigger about business problems, we can make a fundamental shift in effectiveness. I often use our shift in thinking from a geocentric to a heliocentric view of the solar system as an example of the difference that a paradigm shift can have on our lives. So Copernicus said the sun was the centre of the solar system, so what? What…
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This step is ultimately for you. We desire for everyone who comes to Stone Ridge to not only participate in large group environments (e.g. the Sunday morning gathering) but also to be actively involved in smaller (community) groups. Relationships are a priority at Stone Ridge, and though relationships can be messy, we believe small groups can offer the benefits of: authentic community, encouragement, accountability, connection and fun. Ultimately, we believe sustaining life change occurs through small groups.
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3. Find some answers and support regarding the needs in your life through group prayer.
4. Demonstrate the New Testament example of community. Early followers of Christ gathered in homes, shared meals, read the Word, prayed, worshiped and helped one another. (Acts 2:42-47, 5:42)
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Each small group decides when and where it wants to meet. We can help you find groups that are meeting on a particular night or in a certain area of town and connect you with them.
How many people are in a small group and how long does it last?
Typically a small group consists of 8 to 12 individuals who have committed to meet for 12-18 months.
How do I join a small group?
Fill out a yellow small group card at the Information Center and either drop in the offering basket or leave it with the volunteers at the Information Center.
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This Tuesday Shoesday I want to talk about one of my favourite new trends for A/W16 – textured shoes. I'm talking suede, velvet or even crushed velvet being used to decorate even the daintiest of sandals. It's not just about chunky suede boots this year (although I did already invest in a lovely pair of suede boots that go with everything for Autumn), tiny pumps, classy court shoes, platforms and strappy sandals have all been given the textured treatment.
I first spotted the textured trend on Pinterest here and here.
I think it's the soft texture that makes them feel suitable for this time of year – its as though the texture makes them feel more cosy. Even though the shoes might be dainty or strappy and totally unsuitable for cold days, the soft texture gives the impression of warmth. Plus, it looks great with party dresses and wooly suits alike, so will fit in with your winter wardrobe seamlessly.
I found the ideal office-to-cocktail-bar shoes on Pinterest here and here.
The textured fabric seems to lend a vintage feeling to most styles of shoes. The slightly muted colours created by a brushed suede or crushed velvet fabric resemble the faded hues in an old photograph. I really like this effect and, as a vintage girl at heart, it makes me want to invest in textured shoes even more to get that 70s vibe. I spotted these retro-inspired t-bar shoes below and fell in love.
My dream vintage-inspired shoes from ModCloth and Gucci.
Seeing as the 90s is even considered 'vintage' now, this trend also reminds me of the velvet fabrics we all wore a lot in the 90s. Just think back to the Spice Girls wearing velvet coats and suede platform boots in the 2 Become 1 Video and you've got it! As a child of the 90s, I love the nostalgia that these textures bring to my wardrobe and, even though I thought I'd never wear velvet pumps again after my strappy flats went off to the charity shop back in the year 2000, it's making me hark back to the simpler times in my childhood. Ahh, those hazy days before social media took over our lives, eh?
My favourite textured sandals can both be found on the Esprit website.
Of course, suede and velvet shoes – or any fabric shoes for that matter – will need protection against the rain… and snow! It's a good idea to give them a spray over with a waterproofing product (maybe something like GoDRY) to make sure that they don't absorb moisture where you're wearing them out and about during the autumn and winter. Rain can leave blotches and puddles create tidemarks on your pretty new pumps, which can be hard to remove. In this case, prevention is better than cure, so waterproof your new shoes before you even step outside to makes sure they last for more than just one season!
Delicate teal sandals from Burberry and pale pink heels look opulent in velvet.
What do you think of the textured footwear trend? Will you be investing in a pair of velvets heels (and some waterproofing spray!) any time soon? Or do you already have some lovely suede shoes in your collection ready to wear on nights out this winter? Let me know in the comments below or tag me in a photo of your favourite pumps on Instagram @Cassiefairy – I'd love to see them.


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Funding, framework for National Animal Identification System announced
Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman in April announced the framework for implementation of a National Animal Identification System to identify any agricultural premise exposed to a foreign animal disease so that the disease can be quickly contained and eradicated.
Veneman also announced that $18.8 million would be provided as initial funding for the program during FY 2004. The funding is earmarked for the initial infrastructure development and implementation of the national system. The Bush administration's proposed FY 2005 budget includes another $33 million for the effort. But the secretary noted that private and public support would be required to make the program fully operational.
The ability to track animal movement is essential to stopping the spread of foot-and-mouth disease virus and other
"While many livestock species in the United States can be identified through a variety of systems, a verifiable system of national animal identification will enhance our efforts to respond to intentionally or unintentionally introduced animal disease outbreaks more quickly and effectively," Veneman said.
"This framework is the result of concerted efforts to expedite the implementation of a system that meets our goals, and enables farmers and ranchers to adapt existing identification programs and to use all existing forms of effective technologies," she added.
Testifying before the House Agriculture Committee March 5, Jan Lyons, president of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, said a cost-sharing program between federal and state governments and producers would be most appropriate.
Costs for full implementation of the animal identification program are estimated at $545 million over six years, Lyons said.
The Kansas cattle producer also proposed a solution to the controversy about confidentiality of producer information. Producers are extremely concerned that the information that becomes part of an animal identification system could fall into the hands of those who would use it illicitly.
"For these reasons," she said, "NCBA believes that any information provided by producers for the animal identification system should be exempt from release under (the Freedom of Information Act).
"Making the Privacy Act apply to data provided under this system would add an additional layer of protection for producer privacy."
The implementation of a program will be conducted in three main phases, Veneman said. Under Phase I, the USDA will evaluate current federally funded animal identification systems and determine which system(s) should be used.
Producers and other stakeholders will be consulted regarding the operation of the system(s). This entails identifying staffing needs and developing regulatory and legislative proposals needed for implementing the system(s).
Phase II involves implementing of the selected animal identification system(s) at regional levels for one or more selected species, continuing of the communication and education effort, addressing regulatory needs, and working with Congress on any needed legislation.
In Phase III, the selected animal identification system(s) would be scaled up to the national level.
Veneman said the first step in the overall process is to select an interim data repository to handle information from national premises. The USDA has commissioned an independent analysis of repositories that are part of various USDA-funded animal identification projects around the country.
Once the system is identified that shows greatest potential for use on a national level, the USDA will enter into cooperative agreements with states, Indian tribes, and other governmental entities to assist them in adapting their existing systems to the new system.
A copy of the proposed identification plan and other information are posted is available at www.usaip.info.


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DIY Anti-Oxidant Packed Green Tea TonerHi dolls, didn't I tell you in my last post ' DIY Cucumber Toner' about my small crush on toners these days? Yes, I am enjoying all versions of homemade toners these days and you know what I love even more; to share it with gorgeous people here :)
I have been using this toner for around 7-8 months now but I do not know why I am posting so late :P. I guess I always wanted to do an introductory post on 'Benefits of green tea' and then jump to this and other green tea beauty recipes. If you want to brush up what a toner is and why should we use it, read this.
- Green tea bags 3-4 or two spoon of loose green tea
- Juice of 1 Lemon (optional) – Lemon brightens skin tone, lighten scars and helps in controlling oil production
- 3-4 drops of Tea Tree oil (optional) - Tea tree oil is an excellent antiseptic helps keeping acne at bay.
- Teaspoon Honey (optional) - Honey is a disinfectant and natural bleach. It acts as a natural moisturizer and its antiseptic properties help to prevent skin problems.
- Take a 50 ml of fresh drinking water and put it to boil. After you see bubbles popping out the surface, knowing that the water has sufficiently boiled just turn off the flame.
- Quickly add the green tea (tea bag/loose) but not the other ingredients. Now close the lid of the container so that the steam doesn't escape and the green tea seeps into the liquid transferring all its goodness.
- Allow this liquid to cool for around 4 hours. I leave it overnight many a times.
- Now, strain and pour the potent liquid in your spray bottle.
- Squeeze in a fresh lemon juice through a strainer so that the pulp and seeds do not slip into the magic toner. Top it up with the honey and tea tree oil. You can refrigerate it and start using.
How to use:
I use it twice a day, each time I was my face I use this toner to prep my face for the moisturizer. Spray or pour some of this toner on clean cotton ball and apply it evenly all over your face closing your eyes. Give special attention to the places where you have spots and places which are susceptible to ageing like corner of your eye and lips.
My Experience:
The green tea toner helps cleansing, revitalizing, and calming the skin. It is suitable for all skin types. It contains antioxidants that your skin will absorb and love. It also helps to restore your skin's vital pH balance. Packed with antioxidants, as well as vitamins C and E, green tea is an excellent skin toner and anti-irritant. The toner is good to use for 7- 8 days at room temperature and around 15 days if refrigerated. I prefer the refrigerated version way better since has very soothing effect and also it effectively closes pores opened up while cleaning the face. My skin feels absolutely fresh and awake after I use this. Using this toner is a motivation these days to wash my face on lazy days :P. On freshness parameter, I would rank cucumber toner above this. You cannot beat cucumber on this. But goodness wise both have different purposed to fulfill.
Additional Info:
- As mentioned in my previous post on DIY Cucumber Toner, lemon is photosensitive so regulate the amount of usage immediately before stepping out in the sun.
- It is suggested to do a patch test on the inner side of your elbow as a normal practice before using anything on your skin.
- Tea tree oil is a potent and highly concentrated which should not be used directly on skin.
I hope you enjoyed this easy and mighty packed with goodness of antioxidant toner. Do not hesitate to leave your comments, compliments and queries. I love to hear them :)
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We are a specialist company providing catering spare parts, training and environmental solutions for the UK's foodservice industry from our headquarters in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Since being established in 1999 we have achieved consistent growth due to the high demand for our services across all the many catering business sectors and markets we service.
In May (2017) we moved into new, bigger premises in order to facilitate further growth, increase stock capacity and provision for extra training and to exploit additional streams of revenue.
To support this we are continuing to develop our policy of recruiting the best talent to complement and boost the service we provide will also continue.
All recruitment opportunities with the company will be advertised first here, online, on the First Choice Group website.


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Charles Goldie (Sussex, Chair), John Hunton (Leicester, LMS), Peter Fleischmann (Kent), James Shank (Kent), David Jordan (Sheffield), Peter Cameron (Queen Mary), Ivan Tomašić (Queen Mary), Mark Haskins (Imperial), Phil Rippon (OU, LMS), Tom Leinster (Glasgow, EdMS), Radha Kessar (Aberdeen, EdMS), Elizabeth Fisher (LMS, standing-in for Fiona Nixon), Thomas Bloom (Bristol, YRM).
Queen Mary (2014): Easter is 20 April and the two weeks before that are the most likely date candidates. There is no available on-campus accommodation. Phil Rippon suggested that Robin Wilson could be consulted on relevant anniversaries. Lists of past speakers can be found on the BMC Archive at
Advice on organising a BMC is available at
BMC/BAMC (2015): Charles Goldie has been communicating with Martin Hyland. Reorganisation at Cambridge has disrupted planning. John Toland, newly appointed Director of the Newton Institute, has wanted to get a feel for the INI before committing to anything. DAMTP have been positive but are anxious about possible site problems, and about administration and leadership for the event.
BMC 2016: This point was discussed after item 8. It was agreed that Charles Goldie would approach Bristol in the first instance and, if that proved unsuccessful, place a call for bids.


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The SAFEWATER project recognises that technology partners must work in close cooperation with practitioners in order to ensure that the technical solutions developed in the project are based on well understood user requirements that meet real world conditions. The project has identified the need for a community of CBRN, drinking water end users, experts, researchers etc. to exchange ideas and share knowledge. The SAFEWATER Community had the intention to serve as the platform to share knowledge and the latest developments and news from the project, as well as collecting input from users. The main objective for the SAFEWATER Community was to create a common basis for users and matter experts to share knowledge and exchange ideas on drinking water safety and CBRN event management.
As the SAFEWATER project ended in December 2016, the SAFEWATER Community is no longer active, and no new registrations can be recieved.


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Rich with viticulture history, vineyards have been cultivated on Santorini since at least the 17th century BC. I spent many years studying Bronze Age pithos, kraters, and cups all utilised in Aegean wine enjoyment, so I am always enthusiastic to give a pour to an ancient varietal. This past May the New York Times hailed Greek white wines from the 2011 and 2012 vintages as "a wonderful trove of wines that can be stimulating, even riveting, and rarely boring". Assyrtiko with its distinct vibrant mineraltity and captivating earthy, savoury elements is a fantastic example of these character and quality driven wines. Sigalas Winery was founded in 1991 by Paris Sigalas, Christos Markozane and Yiannis Toundas and renamed Domaine Sigalas in 2003 when they also expanded their vineyard holdings and modernized their winery. They cultivate 19 hectares of vineyards with indigenous varietals and honour their founding philosophy of a "Creative relationship with the tradition of Santorini Land, know-how and quality".
Pale straw in colour with aromas of lemon and crushed shells. Fresh squeezed lemon and rain washed minerals glided atop an undercurrent of smoky vegetal notes in the light body, whilst traces of white pepper and hazelnut lingered between each sip. Intriguing and clean flavours create an engaging glass fantastic for summer sipping.
75% Assyrtiko, 25% Athiri
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Reviewed by: Chris Monroe
|Chris Cooper, Richard Dreyfuss, Billy Zane, Danny Huston, Daryl Hannah
|John Sayles
|John Sayles, Maggie Renzi
|Newmarket Films
"Vote early. Vote often."
Although it sounds affluent and successful, a place like Silver City is certainly not an ideal place to live—and obviously not one with streets paved with gold. Instead, the environment is portrayed with dirty politics, selfish ambition, murder, hate and lying. The motive for presenting this corruption is clearly intended to criticize President George W. Bush and other like-minded conservative people in the United States, but the film "Silver City" also tries to provide a human story for us to associate with as well.
With his campaign trek begun for Governor of the State of Colorado, Dick Pilager (Chris Cooper) uncovers a dead body during the making of an environmental commercial. Pilager's spokesman, Chuck Raven (Richard Dreyfuss) assumes this is the work of the opposing party and, on a whim, writes down the names of three people he suspects are behind this dead body gag. After hiring Danny O'Brien (Danny Huston) to personally "warn" the three people, he is finally fired when he begins to unveil things that threaten Raven and his party. Seeing himself as a loser, Danny travails through opposition until he becomes a kind of hero.
A blurb in the New York Times stated that director John Sayles is candid about the fact that Dick Pilager is modeled after President George W. Bush. These moments in the film aren't just insinuations, but actual things that President George W. Bush has said, done, or been criticized about directly. These include a slight accent, stumbling over his words during public addresses, being an outdoorsy man, having a D.W.I. on his record, being the son of a significant political leader and more. The references are forthright and mostly used in a demeaning way.
While he is central to the plot (and most of the promotion for the movie) Dick Pilager is not the main character of the story. The protagonist we follow is Danny O'Brien as he visits Raven's suspects and struggles with his own personal love life. The idea is that we relate with Danny as he researches and discovers the truth behind the mystery of the dead man. Sayles uses some subtlety in presenting his political arguments, but is also a bit heavy-handed, specifically in how he uses Danny. Sayles's approach seems to be objective, but the contrivances that are used really cause some author intrusion. And because there is such an obvious political agenda, it tends to distract from the more meaningful parts, ultimately weakening it.
One aspect of Dick Pilager resembling President George W. Bush that is brought out several times is his Christianity. One scene shows Pilager meeting privately in a room with his spiritual adviser—a preacher whom we later see on television preaching about Armageddon. In this scene the Lord's name is taken in vain by Raven as he is aggravated by Pilager's meeting. He exclaims the name Jesus Christ, to which the coordinator outside the door says, "He may be in there, too." While Christianity itself isn't necessarily assaulted directly throughout the film, overall it really doesn't seem to be respected at all. More than anything it feels like it is treated with indifference.
Apart from taking the Lord's name in vain, there is also the constant use of the "f" word throughout. They don't go overboard in any one scene, but it is scattered throughout and used by various people. There is one adult situation implying that Danny and Maddy (Darryl Hannah) sleep together, but nothing of it is shown. Maddy is a bit provocatively dressed at times, though, and coinciding with promiscuous stories we hear about her.
Sayles strengths in filmmaking lie in his tight, coherent scripts flourishing in plot, character and dialogue. But his pictures are nothing extraordinary and are mainly functional. His actors perform well in their purpose, but aren't given moments to be exceptional. It is appreciated, though, how Sayles takes time to develop characters like the Mexican cook Tony Guerra (Sal Lopez) who helps Danny, instead of portraying him in some stereotypical way. You can also see this kind of sensitivity in his film "Men With Guns."
There is an encouraging human story to be enjoyed here, but the poignancy of the political agenda really upstages it. The views presented might challenge you, but it feels like this film is more of a platform to parade one party's point of view.
Violence: Minor / Profanity: Heavy / Sex/Nudity: Minor


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Snow Problem
This is the view out my window today:
It's been snow storming all day. We're could get up to 20 cm (~9 inches). Sooo not looking forward to shovelling out of my driveway to get to the gym before work tomorrow! I'm contemplating going out and doing some of it later tonight. I hate shovelling. With every ounce of my being,
Anyways, so last night Chris and I found a great website called DSLR Tips. It seriously has everything you could want to know about the settings and options on an SLR camera. As you know, I got a Canon Rebel XS for Christmas. I know a little bit about photography from taking photojournalism and broadcast television in school, but I still have a lot to learn!
So after watching the videos last night I started playing around with my aperture settings. Here it is at F3.5…
And F22…
Neat eh?? I also learned about taking cool action shots, scenic photos and finally figured out my manual focus. (I'm not very good at reading manuals, I'm more of a "experiment till I figure it out" person)
So far I have no immediate plans to get a new lens, because I think the one I have now (18-55mm) is good enough for my current purposes. However, I want to get one of those little table-top tripods asap, and might start looking into getting a detachable strobe flash. Fun!! :D
Okay, now I'll get to the food photos I took with said camera (which reminds me, I should really put that battery back into my smoke alarm…).
One notable thing from yesterday was the Primal Strip that Deb gave me.
It's meatless beef jerky made out of seitan. I've never had this before and I was so excited to try it! Definitely a good pick on Deb's part ;)
I really liked it. I ate it plain, but wished I had some crackers and cheese to pair it with. Also, now I really want to try real beef jerky again – I haven't had it since I was a kid!
Speaking of Deb, I attempted a bowl of protein pimped oatbran for breakfast.
There's a wonderful pictorial of what to do if you click on the above link. Basically, you mix egg whites till they puff up,and add them to your oatbran to make it uber fluffy. I don't have a hand or stand mixer, so I attempted to puff my egg whites using an immersion blender. Didn't go so well. I got a few big bubbles, but it mostly just increased in volume a little. No major pouffage :(
The bowl was still mega delicious though, and the egg whites did make for a more voluminous bowl. I also stirred in some of Emily's dried apples and topped it with almond butter and white chocolate chips.
After finally getting my Google Reader down to zero, I braved the winter storm for an awesome lifting workout. I actually pre-planned this one before leaving. I wanted to make it a full-body workout, and alternated my sets with ab moves a la Janetha ;)
20 minutes "MIIT" (medium intensity intervals) on the elliptical
3 min @ level 10
2 min @ level 12
1 min @ level 16
2 min @ level 13
1 min @ level 17
2 min @ level 14
1 min @ level 18
2 min @ level 14
1 min @ level 17
2 min @ level 13
1 min @ level 16
2 min @ level 12
Assisted pull-up: 3 sets, 75 lbs x 8
Plank: 3 sets, 60 sec
Barbell lunge: 3 sets, 30 lbs x 20 (alternating legs)
Side plank: 3 sets, 30 sec each side
Barbell curl: 3 sets, 20 lbs x 15
Skull crusher: 3 sets, 20 lbs x 15
Barbell upright row: 3 sets, 20 lbs x 15
Medicine ball squat: 3 sets, 11 lbs x 12
Russian twist: 3 sets, 11 lbs x 24
Dumbbell pullover: 3 sets, 20 lbs x 15
Plank up: 3 sets, bw x 8
Stretching :)
Good times. The New Year Resolution-ers are starting to show up at the gym, but they seem to stick to the cardio machines. The weight area was just full of all the usual suspects.
Lunch was my typical fare. Can never go wrong with a sandwich or pita midday :)
This one had Italian tofurkey slices, spinach dip, olives, pickles, pickled onions + spinach. Veggies with a little hummus on the side. Yum! I'm still on a pickle kick. I promise you I am not preggers.
I decided to head back into the storm this afternoon for groceries. It was either today or wait till Tuesday night. Yeah, wasn't gonna make it. Had a snack first in case I got stuck in the snow somewhere.
The third and final flavour of my Vega bar haul they sent me to test – Chocolate Decadence.
So my first bite was kinda icky. It tasted like chocolate mud. But, the more bites I took, the more i got into it. I'll basically eat anything with chocolate in it. However, I don't think I'd ever willingly spend my money on this flavour. Again, the nutritionals that accompany this bar are awesome, but if I want "chocolate decadence," I'm cracking into my 80% Lindt.
My grocery trip was successful. My fridge is now full of ingredients to make meals and snacks for my first week at my new job!
Dinner had to be warm and comforting because of the weather. But it also had to be easy so I could clean while it cooked. Enter: roasting pan dinner.
Directions: throw a protein source and appetizing veggie combos on a roasting pan. Season, and bake! This mix is tofu, brussel sprouts, red onion, mushroom, sweet potato, garlic and Kirkland no-salt seasoning. Took 30 minutes to cook – just enough time to do my dishes and scrub the floor ;)
So I kinda feel like today was my first day "back on track" from the holidays. Not gonna beat around the bush here – my pants are tight. Nothing major, around 3-ish lbs with some nice tummy bloat. Yesterday's eats weren't documented, but I ended up going to Chris' parent's place for a roast beef dinner. Delicious, but definitely the end of the line for me. Time to get back to my simpler eats :)
Also, I've devised a new workout schedule for myself! I've been anti-schedule for several months now after all the training I did in the summer. But I find myself wanting something to follow now, and working Mon-Fri at my new job should make that much easier. Here's what I've got planned for this month:
Monday: 60 min spin class
Tuesday: Yoga/Rest
Wednesday: 40 min run, shoulders, abs
Thursday: Yoga/Rest
Friday: Lower body, abs
Saturday: 60 min run, chest, abs
Sunday: Step class, biceps, triceps
So normally I do full-body or upper-body workouts, with a lot of compound moves. But I've decided to try separating my muscle groups and pairing some of it with cardio. There's no specific reason why I'm doing this, I just thought it would be nice to change it up for a while. Don't want to get bored with my routine!
It also bears mentioning that I'll likely only do yoga once a week, and take one total rest day. I've also designed it so my hardest workouts are on the weekend (my days off) and that there's some flexibility with trading out days, or doing morning/evening workouts.
Again, this is just for this month to see how it works. Next month I'll probably start thinking about half marathon training :)
Phew! This was a rambly post. Hope you're not putting off anything important to get through it all :)
Question of the Day: What does your usual workout schedule look like? I'm genuinely interested, I always love to hear about what other people do for workouts!
An Early Christmas Present!!
Life works in mysterious ways. That's the only way I can sum it up. I got some surprising and welcome news today, and turns out the next few months won't be what I had planned at all!! If you follow me on Twitter, you may already know what I'm talking about. But let me first show you how this otherwise seemingly normal day started…
Some mornings all I want is oatmeal, others I want nothing to do with it. Today was the latter. Everything bagel with laughing cow cheese and a couple boiled eggs.
Then I went through my usual routine of checking and answering e-mails, blog comments, Twitter, Facebook, and Google Reader. I got that done pretty quickly and found myself wandering around the internet. I ended up checking my old student e-mail that I never use but still have access to. Sometimes I get e-mails about events or lectures on campus, so I haven't completely ditched it yet. Today was the first time I checked it in at least a couple weeks.
Oddly, there was an e-mail sent yesterday from an old professor, also the communications director of the university (I majored in journalism and communications). It was just a one-liner asking me to call his cell. He'd asked me to do some freelance communications work in the past, but I never could because I worked in the media at the time. I figured he wanted me to do some over the holidays or something, so I thought I'd just call back to politely decline.
Except, that wasn't it at all!!
The communications department there is small, made up of the director, recruiting officer, and one other person who does most of the "extra work." Behind the scenes type stuff, mostly writing for the university's various print and online publications. Normally, this job is offered to a recent communications graduate, and is a contract that lasts for the length of the school year.
The girl who was given the job in September ended up leaving a couple weeks ago for a permanent position in another department, leaving this other one open. Last week, this girl saw me working at Starbucks and told the communications director. Hoping it meant I was no longer working at the radio station, he sent me the e-mail to touch base about the available job.
Totally random, totally out of the blue, totally right timing. I can't believe it. I've said in the past that I'd be open to working in communications if I found the right company. Well, I love my alma matter. I can't think of a better institution to represent.
The more I talked to my future boss, the more excited I got about it. I accepted the job after our second phone conversation today and can say this is a decision I feel good about!
- It's temporary. I'm not getting locked into another permanent job.
- It pays well. My billz (and speeding tickets) be gettin' paid.
- The work will consist of mostly writing, which I obviously love to do.
- It's for an institution I have absolutely no qualms about supporting.
And yes, I plan on finishing my personal trainer certification on time. And yes, that is still something I plan to pursue!! I wouldn't have been allowed to work as a PT until at least March, so being in this job until the end of April works perfectly. Realistically, I could really use the good paycheck for a while, and it will look great on my resume for any future writing endeavours :D
I'll say it again – life works in mysterious ways. I can't wait to see where this takes me! Goes to show that sometimes all it takes is the courage to take the first step, and the rest will follow. I left my job as a reporter way before I planned to, but I knew if I wanted change in my life, I had to incite that change. Of course, a little luck and good timing never hurts ;)
Oh yes, and did I mention? I start Jan 4th!! Don't ask me where Starbucks fits into this, because I don't know yet. Obviously, I hope I can get out in less than two weeks. But my boss is totally gonna hate me for leaving so soon :\ Hopefully he'll understand.
Phew! That was alotta words. Here's some more boring food pics as I try to clear out my fridge:
Melty hummus + jarlsberg pita with cucumbers, tomatoes and more hummus. Polished that sucker off ;)
In all the excitement, I haven't yet mentioned that I didn't get to go home today :(
We got quite the dumping of snow and the roads are just awful. I decided to play it safe and wait till tomorrow to go. My sister driving from Quebec couldn't make it today either, so I don't feel so bad!
I did at least try a new Vega Vibrancy flavour! This time in "Green Synergy."
Again, my expectations were low with this bar. Especially after it got a not-so-stellar review from Heather. (P.S. how come all the American bloggers got fancy bags and giveaways with their bars??)
Okay, so here's the deal. It tastes like grass. What else do you expect when a bar includes a "green food blend?" It was definitely not as yummy as the Wholesome Original flavour. But I still found it edible. I dare say these bars have the best texture of any date-based bar I've tried. I however think I rather eat a yummy spinach salad than spend big $$$ on this flavour. So I can't give it an enthusiastic thumbs up.
Chris braved the weather home in his man-truck and we were able to get together for a spin class date! It was fun, I love having a boyfriend who'll participate in my hobbies with me :D
We also gave each other very appropriate gifts for Christmas. I gave him ten day-passes to my gym chain for when he's here visiting or has spare time between his crazy 14-hour shifts in his work city. And he gave me something I've been wanting forever:
A cycling jersey!!!! Eeee!!! Not just any jersey, but a quality Pearl Izumi one. Isn't it pretty? Simple black and white with just a slight girly embellishment (not to mention, lilies are my fave flower).
The reason why I didn't buy one before is because I wanted a sleeveless jersey to minimize the inevitable cyclist tan lines. But they're really hard to find! Or, at least ones that aren't hideous colours and patterns anyways.
Check it out, big pockets to put my shizz in while on Scottie.
Will come in handy while training for my metric century this summer ;)
So there ya go! Two early Christmas presents!! Hopefully when I see you next I'll be at my mom's place. And if you don't stop in again till after the big day – have a wonderful Christmas!!! xoxoxo
Goodies & Answers
I got some woooonderful feedback on my last post about maintaining healthy lifestyles and dealing with food cravings. I loved reading through the responses on my my new handy-dandy phone while on my break at work today :)
So I know today is Waffle Wednesday and all. But in the spirit of cravings – I just had to give in to mine today!
Molasses custard oats.
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 egg (stirred in while cooking)
- cinnamon, pumpkin spice, ground ginger
- 2 tsp molasses (one in the oats, one drizzled on top)
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp coconut chia granola
I swear there was oatmeal under there!!!
This was a crazy delicious bowl. One of my best in a while!! I owe it all to Bekah, who sent me a Christmas care package full of food blogger friendly goodies :)
Thank you SO much Bekah!! Included is the coconut chia granola, maple cumin almonds and two pumpkin cookies. I've nibbled on the almonds and omgtheyaregood. Cumin is one of my favourite spices ever.
While on the topic of fun gifts, I also received a boatload of bar samples from the fine folks at Vega!
All the flavours of the new Vibrancy Bar. I'm really excited to try these. I've been eyeing the Vega bars at the grocery store for a while now. Thank you so much Kelly and Sequel Naturals! I have to say, Vega is one company I really like. Even though I'm not a vegan, I love their healthy approach to nutrition for athletes and active people. I'll be reviewing the bars as I devour them ;)
I'd actually brought a Clif bar as a morning snack to work today. But while in the stock room, my lovely coworkers baked an extra blueberry muffin for me as a morning treat. It was a nice gesture, and to be honest, the muffin sounded fabulous!! Knowing they're giant and mega calorie dense, I cut it in half and partook in our muffin feast. It was fun and delicious. Nothing beats muffins fresh out of the oven. Being around all those treats at work can sometimes be hard. But I'm learning to turn down the ones I don't really want, and having little pieces of the ones I know I'll enjoy. So far, I feel okay about it :)
Cake disguised as muffins isn't really filling though, I was starving come lunchtime!
Turkey n' hummus pita. Probably my favourite pita combo of all time. Chased down with an uber ripe pear.
I had to run a bunch of errands after work, which resulted in me walking in the door ready to eat my arm off again. Dinner needed to be quick. Enter lunch, revised.
Smoked tofurkey slices, jarlsberg, mustard, pickles, mushrooms, onions, tomato and spinach on lavish bread. With sweet potato cheetahs.
Followed by a candy cane from Santa for dessert.
My Starbucks kiosk is directly beside the Santa's workshop set-up in the mall where the kiddies go to sit on his lap. Today's Santa was particularly jolly and came over to give us candy canes :)
Answers Round 3
Today's question comes from Lauren, who asked:
The question is what's been the hardest part of your journey to health so far? What's the most important thing you've learned about yourself?
I'd say the hardest part has been learning not to alienate myself or those around me in my quest to be healthy. Socially, it can be hard to always take the "healthy" route when everyone else around you isn't. This happens a lot when I'm out at bars, at work, or even at home with my family. Today's muffin feast is an example of that. I didn't want to blow off my coworkers by making them think I was too good for them and their treats. But at the same time, I wanted to make a wise food choice. So I compromised, and in the end was happy with my decision.
Additionally, trying to be healthy is a time commitment. Going to the gym, preparing healthy meals, and even yoga, all take time away from what I could be spending with friends and family. I often don't get to hang out with Chris much in the evenings because I've committed to waking up early to workout the next day. Or I want to prepare a whack of healthy food to bring with me to work. I haven't always succeeded at this, but I'm thankful to have people in my life that are so understanding about it.
In that vein, I have definitely learned that it's important to be up front and honest about my health goals. I can confidently say that everyone in my life now knows there's a "New Susan" in town, and life is infinitely more easy with them knowing that. When I go home, my mom makes sure there's oatmeal and gym access for me. And people don't push beer on me nearly as much as they used to ;)
Most importantly though, I think I've learned that I'll always be a work in progress. There is no "end date" to this journey, because the quest to being healthy never ends. I am learning more about myself and what I can achieve every single day. I no longer have a "goal" in mind as to what I want to be or look like some day. The best I can do is just that – do my best every day. So far I've been really happy with the results from that :)
Tomorrow wraps up Q&A week! You can still get any last minute questions in. Just leave a comment or pop me an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com :)
Question of the Day: What's one thing you've recently learned about yourself? I've learned that I can't survive without coffee in the morning. I had to go 90 minutes today between waking up and making an Americano when I got to work. It was brutal!!!


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Wednesday, 14 June 2017
A visit to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson
We have been studying our class bird the Kea. We have found out that the Kea is an endangered New Zealand Native bird. We went to the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary to see all the different things that we can do to help rid the New Zealand bush of pests like rats, stoats, possums and weasels that are killing our native birds, their babies and eating the food that the birds need. We are looking forward to seeing kiwi and tuatara being able to live in the bush once again as well as seeing and hearing increasing numbers of tui, piwakawaka and kereru once the pests have gone.
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I used to hide the fact that I was Haitian. "Don't catch the HIV!" kids would chime and cackle, pronouncing HIV in one syllable, like "give." They thought they were slick. My heart would catch in my chest like a spider trapped in a web it had spun for itself.
In 1995, I was 11 years old. I did not know much, but I knew enough not to say I was Haitian. "Haiti isn't called Haiti for no reason. … Haiti is hell," my father said as he described the country and the material living conditions of its people.
The small town where we were living could not contain all of my questions about my father's homeland. The need to build and sustain family had landed my father a job with State Farm Insurance in a place not even found on a map: Bloomington, Illinois. By 1995, we had been in Bloomington for about a year and a half, and I was attending the local elementary school. It took me about five seconds to get to school. I walked out my backyard, through a metal gate and onto a cement courtyard attached to the red brick building.
In the 1990s, Bloomington felt like a State Farm Insurance camp. Literally every other kid I knew had a parent who worked for State Farm. It was nothing less than suffocating. This, coupled with the facts that I was one of the few black kids I knew and was surrounded by cornfields and farmland, made a small Caribbean island like Haiti fascinating to me.
The Stigma of Being Haitian in a Time of AIDS
I did not know the word "stigma" at the time. All I knew was that I associated shame with being Haitian, and in the '90s, being Haitian meant that you shared proximity to AIDS -- a disease no one understood. By 2003, up to 560,000 adults in Haiti had contracted HIV and 47,000 Haitians had died from AIDS complications. Television screens would show images of emaciated black bodies in huts in some obscure part of Haiti. Stigma was amplified and sanctioned by the fear-mongering produced by the media and poorly written news articles. For these reasons, I spoke in silence. I cut off half of my bloodline to escape the sharp tongues of white middle-class 10-year-old kids.
The distance between anti-blackness and HIV stigma is short. In a white supremacist society, being black is seen and treated as deviant, criminal and dirty. Within this context, black bodies contract HIV at the highest rates, further complicating what words are placed on black flesh.
Predominately white HIV/AIDS service organizations craft narratives pointing the finger at black communities, suggesting that different individual choices need to be made. They medicalize a social issue. They turn their backs on their own reflection to negate their part in a system that gives us mass incarceration, lack of access to trustworthy medical facilities and state-sanctioned violence.
The distance between accountability and white supremacy is long -- perhaps infinite. All of these factors make stigma a component of state-sanctioned violence. Stigma attached to blackness results in bullets in black flesh and HIV/AIDS service organizations run by white folks. In other words, as black people, we are all impacted by HIV stigma.
"HIV Carriers," Once Again
Privilege is real. I cannot reflect on stigma without stating that what I experienced as a Haitian American cannot be compared with what someone living with HIV experiences on a daily basis. This experience I cannot access. From the place I stand within this matrix of oppression, in a black queer body, what I can say is that, if we distance ourselves from our community members who are living with HIV, than we are willfully complicit in the anti-black violence our community faces, both interpersonally and systematically. In a June 27, 2017, press release for National HIV Testing Day, President Trump stated (the emphasis is mine): "[O]nly 50 percent know they have contracted it. HIV carriers who do not know they have the virus put themselves and others at risk, missing out on life-saving treatment and possibly, inadvertently infecting others."
Here is some perspective: In 1991, just days after a government was overthrown in Haiti, U.S. president George H.W. Bush ordered the Coast Guard to stop allowing fleeing Haitians into the U.S. and instead to redirect their boats toward the U.S. military base at Guantanamo. At this checkpoint, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services designated some Haitians as political refugees. Haitians with this designation were permitted entry to the U.S. on one condition: that they did not test positive for HIV. Those who did test positive were denied entry under a 1987 law barring immigration of HIV-positive individuals into the U.S. A total of 267 Haitians were detained at Guantanamo, making camp Bulkeley the world's first detention center for people with HIV/AIDS.
The statement carefully crafted by the Trump regime indicates that we are walking backwards. Here is the hard truth: An openly white-supremacist U.S. president intentionally used the language of HIV "carriers" to start building the groundwork for containment policies -- meaning mostly black bodies face potentially being quarantined -- and there was silence from spaces that exist solely for the purposes of black liberation.
Where was the call to action, the shutting down of highways, the outraged cries for resistance? The familiar silence stung every part of my body. It was as if Trump had never uttered the words "HIV carriers." It was as if he had not just put out another hit on our community and our chances of survival by using just those two words.
All of Our Black Lives Matter
The ways in which we have internalized white supremacy create blind spots that result in incomplete movements, poor strategies and apathy. What happens if the majority of folks living with HIV are black? This means that we will lose valuable energy, brilliance and vision from our movements, as many of our HIV-positive comrades will risk being targeted and removed from the broader population. Most importantly, this means we will lose people we love. How can we say the words "Black Lives Matter" if we do not move as if all black lives are worthy of our rage and movement?
We live in each other's reflection. Sometimes the vulnerabilities we see in each other scare us because we know that it could be us. The response to this cannot be distance. We desperately need to walk toward each other. To win this battle, we must engage in the struggle for black liberation on all fronts. Each time we break down state-sanctioned violence we must include how the current regime is responding to HIV in our communities. We must study past movements that centered resistance on stigma-infested governments so that we understand how to strategize and protect our entire community. We need to center the voices of black poz revolutionaries and communities in this struggle. In the Black and Brown Workers Collective, our rallying cry has been, "Anti-blackness anywhere is anti-blackness everywhere!" -- a phrase coined by comrade Abdul-Aliy Muhammad. In this vein, HIV stigma must not just be eradicated from the broader society but also from our movements for black liberation.
I love us. I believe we can do this. We will do this, because all of our black lives depend on it.
Shani Akilah Robin is a non-binary queer black femme political organizer, teacher, trainer, writer and creator/cofounder of the Black and Brown Workers Collective (BBWC). They believe in the power of collective movement and direct action as tools to engage the broader Black Liberation Movement. They believe we will experience Liberation in this lifetime.


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Sept. 25, 2013
Endangered Birds of the Philippines
SF Main Library Exhibit – Stegner Environmental Center – Oct. 5 – March 28
Endangered Birds of the Philippines, an exhibition that will go on view in San Francisco Public Library's Stegner Environmental Center, will feature mixed media artwork that celebrates the iconic and critically-endangered Great Philippine Eagle and other endangered birds.
Created by artist David Tomb, the exhibit features luminous and colorful paper assemblages that convey the ambiguous and mysterious jungle terrain of the Philippine island of Mindanao. Through this project, Tomb and Jeepney Projects Worldwide bring attention to the challenges these grand birds face in order to survive and share a sustainable future with an ever-growing Filipino population.
David Tomb is a co-founder of Jeepney Projects Worldwide: Art for Conservation, an organization that partners with regional conservation groups to inspire, support, and help restore lost habitat of critically endangered birds. In January 2011, Tomb and the Jeepney team visited Mt. Kitanglad on Mindanao to see wild nesting Great Philippine Eagles and other endemic birds. Jeepney has since partnered with the Philippine Eagle Foundation, creating limited edition fine art prints to raise funds for research, public outreach and education. Tomb has exhibited in galleries, universities, and museums extensively across the U.S. and has been published widely including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Harpers. Tomb's work is in many public collections including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Huntington Library, and the Consulate General of the United States in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez.
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