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Boka Marimba is a ten-member dance band that plays exhilarating, positive-energy music from Zimbabwe and other areas of southeastern Africa. The music is in the Shona style: Melodic themes and variations layered in polyrhythmic, cyclic patterns. People, on hearing this music for the first time, have often described the feeling as one of coming home. Some have spoken of dancing for the first time in their lives, or for the first time ever out of the privacy of their living rooms. People of all ages respond with enthusiasm and delight. At one outdoor festival, an elderly gentleman came up and said, "This was some of the best entertainment of my life. I tried to stay seated, but finally had to get up and dance."
The band's instrumentation consists of seven marimbas (two sopranos, one alto, two tenors, a baritone, and a bass), gourd shakers called hosho, mbira ("thumb piano"), and drums. The songs are sung in the Shona language.
The sheer pleasure of playing is the glue that bonds the band together, and the desire to share this music with others is the fuel that fires Boka Marimba.
Dumisani "Dumi" Maraire, the late Zimbabwean master musician, composer and ethnomusicologist, brought this music to the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s. Marian Grebanier formed Boka Marimba in 1987 with a group of people from the area who fell in love with the spirit and sound of this music. Dr. Maraire taught the band a large part of its current repertoire. The band later expanded its repertoire with arrangements taught by Ephat Mujuru, Alport Mhlanga, Chris Berry, and others. We also perform original compositions and arrangements in the same style.
In Shona, boka means "group". And marimba is the plural of rimba which means "wooden voice."
We play Zimbabwean style marimbas. The keys are made of Padauk, Wenge, Honduras Rosewood, and Cherry. The resonator tubes, made out of PVC pipe, are fitted with cellophane or "space blanket" buzzers that provide the characteristic Zimbabwean sound. They are constructed by band members and by Carl Dean of Portland.
The mbira, a "thumb piano" with 24 metal keys, is the primary traditional instrument of the Shona people. Many of our songs are contemporary adaptations of traditional melodies played on the mbira.
Aisha Beck, Nathan Beck, Eric Berkley, Elgin Dean, MyLinda King, Eric Miller, Eric Orem, and Karin Tauscher.
Dancing and playing music brings Aisha Beck much joy. She has played in Boka since 2002 and has managed the band with Karin since 2006. Aisha teaches math and theory of knowledge to middle and high school students. She spends time running, hiking, and caring for cats, both her own and ones at the Cat Adoption Team where she volunteers.
Nathan Beck has been a percussionist since high school. He was very involved in drum and bugle corps (Argonauts and Santa Clara Vanguard) in the 1980's. After graduating from Lewis & Clark College in 1992, Nathan joined Boka Marimba. He spent 18 months traveling and learning the mbira tradition in Zimbabwe. Some of his teachers include Tute Chigamba, Garadziva Chigamba, Garikayi Tirikoti, Wiri Chigonga, Cosmas Magaya, Musekiwa Chingodza, and Forward Kwenda. Currently, he daylights as a math and marimba teacher in Portland Public Schools.
Eric Berkley has been a member of Boka Marimba since the fall of 1994. Eric has played drums and percussion in numerous bands throughout his life. He graduated college from University of Connecticut and currently works as an IT Manager.
Elgin Dean started playing marimba at school in the fourth grade, and joined Boka in 1999 when he was 14 years old. Elgin graduated from Lewis and Clark College in 2008, and now works as the IT Manager for a small non-profit. Most of Boka's current marimbas were built by Elgin's dad, Carl Dean
MyLinda King joined Boka the first time in 1989 when the band was transforming itself from students of Dumi Maraire into a professional band. She played with Boka for 10 years before taking a break to raise two kids. During this time she taught marimba classes in her home studio and several have launched into bands as well. She was also busy starting marimba programs in the schools. MyLinda is thrilled to be playing with Boka again after a 16-year hiatus and happy that the band has managed to not only survive 25 years but become stronger.
Eric Miller rejoined Boka Marimba in 2013 after an eleven year hiatus. Eric teaches marimba at many locations throughout the Portland area. When not playing music Eric can often be found paragliding.
Eric Orem has been playing percussion for over a decade, which is most of his life. He started playing and making marimbas at 11 and played with a number of groups before joining Boka in 2006. He also plays with Thomas Mapfumo.
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Karin Tauscher has been a member of Boka Marimba since 2005, and has managed the band with Aisha since 2006. She lives in Hood River, OR. When she's not commuting to Portland to play with Boka, Karin teaches marimba at her home studio, Musango Marimba Center (www.marimbamusango.com). She lives with her husband and 2 sons, 2 dogs and a cat. In addition to playing marimba and mbira, Karin enjoys being outdoors….on the river, in the mountains, or just in the yard; reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.


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Oakville, Ontario, March 15, 2019 - As Canadians get ready to don emerald green
and raise some pints to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance
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"Before heading out to celebrate all things Irish this St. Patrick's Day, please
be sure to have a sober ride home in place," said MADD Canada Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Murie. "Rely on good planning, not good luck, to get home safely."
Every year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured in crashes involving
alcohol and/or drugs. These tragedies are 100% preventable. If you're headed out
to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, please:
"Let's all make safety a priority on St. Patrick's Day, and all year long," said
Ryan Michel, President and CEO of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. "The few
minutes you didn't take to plan your safe and sober ride home, could mean a lifetime
of minutes taken from someone else. Driving impaired is never worth that risk."
Plan for safe and sober transportation this St. Patrick's Day. Call a cab, arrange
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Before we can hail fashion films as the way forward in fashion presentation, let's be honest about the quality we're seeing so far. Fashion films are more often than not, extremely tedious to watch. Raise your hand if you've seen one too many seven minute "shorts" of a model floating through a forest. Directors seem to forget that aesthetics alone do not make a good film in the way it can a photo. Perhaps it's because the directors are often fashion photographers making the transition. In any case, the lack of narrative means audience engagement is likely to drop after the first 10 seconds.
Fashion films are best used to convey a broader sense of a label's philosophy and brand identity. When the video is done well, it goes beyond just 'showing how the clothes move'. The most memorable films allow audiences to identify with the brand, or at least offer a quirky selling point. Sure, most of us aren't able to afford Lanvin, but after watching models do dorky co-ordinated dances, we couldn't possibly love, covet and aspire to own a piece any less.
Here we compiled a checklist of qualities that seem to work in favour of the medium:
1) establish an engaging narrative
You don't have to make a film adaptation of a novel, but as long as there is a story, however thin, it's going to be better than five minutes of a model making love to the camera. Take for example Japanese brand United Arrow's Trench Trip love story , directed by Gia Coppola. If the time limit is going to exceed that of a viral dancing cat video, make sure the story is worth watching. Case in point: Non Plus One- a video for Opening ceremony with Kiki Dunst and Jason Schwartzman (also directed by Gia Coppola).
2) go with humour
Everybody loves a laugh.
eg. Ashley Smith in Jalouse's fashion film parody by Matthew Frost
3) pull in star power
This may be only one of the instances where the story can be a complete flop. Mainly because people want to see Karlie Kloss writhe about in an S&M scenario.
4) inject a bit of quirk
Our favourite films from this year's NO HOME fashion film festival (an initiative to showcase the talents of local designers), all centered upon dancing.
Kuwaii reflected the fluidity of their designs in the movements of contemporary dance.
Upper Left Arm let us into their world, where fashion and fun are synonymous. Bonus points for choreographing a doable routine.
Above staged a dance off in suburbia that we imagine would have been a riot for curious folk to watch through their kitchen window.


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Southeast France Guidebooks
Avignon Soleil Sport Climbing GuidebookPrice:£29.99This guidebook published by Jingo Wobbly describes nearly 40 separate sports climbing and rock climbing areas around Avignon and Mont Ventoux. It includes the crags of Saint Leger, Venasque, Clapis Face, Saint Julian & Trois Rivieres. Published in April 2006 the guidebook is in French and English text. More Information
The 4000m Peaks of the Alps Rock Climbing GuidebookPrice:£32.95This guidebook describes all 82 of the official 4,000m peaks and mountains in the Alps, via their normal and classic routes. This guidebook describes all 82 of the official 4,000m peaks and mountains in the Alps, via their normal and classic routes. All the routes are described in great detail and include a colour photo topo with detailed descriptions and descent information. Printed in January 2019, this guidebook is in English text throughout. More Information
Rock around the World GuidebookPrice:£36.95This guidebook describes 180 multi-pitch routes from 7 areas around the world. The book will inspire you to dream of big routes in spectacular locations. The destinations covered are; Calanques in France; Verdon in France; Cala Gonone, Supramonte, and Baunei in Sardinia; Meteora in Greece; Wadi Rum in Jordan; Tsaranoro in Madagascar; plus Zion and Red Rocks in United States. Published in November 2017, all the routes are shown on colour photo topos. More Information
Massif de L'Esterel rock climbing guidebookPrice:£29.95This is a comprehensive guidebook describing the sport climbing found at the Massif de L'Esterel located near St Raphael in the south of France. The guidebook describes 11 crags in the Gorges du Blavet to the north of St Raphael, plus a further 4 crags to the east of St Raphael. Published in 2018, this guidebook describes over 750 sport routes (single pitch) from F3 to F8b+, and is in French and English text throughout. More Information
Ceuse Rock Climbing GuidebookPrice:£26.95This is the definitive guidebook describing all the sport climbing and rock climbing at Ceuse. Ceuse is a world class climbing area blessed with beautifully pocketed limestone rock, outstanding lines and in a magical location. It describes over 600 routes across a wide range of grades that are all shown on colour photo topos. Published in 2018 this guidebook is in French and English text throughout. More Information
Haute Provence Sport Climbing GuidebookPrice:£24.95This guidebook by Rockfax describes some of the popular sports climbing areas in the Haute Provence region of France. This is the area to the east of Avignon and south of Gap in southern France. In total 14 separate sports climbing areas are described and over 2,500 routes, including world famous crags at Ceuse, Sisteron, Orpierre and Buoux. Published in December 2009 by Rockfax the guidebook is in English text throughout. More Information
Climbing in Provence Verte GuidebookPrice:£24.95The Provence Verte rock climbing guidebook describes the limestone sport climbing at the famous Vallon Sourn (also known as Roches de Bargarèdes). Also covered in the guidebook are the sports climbing areas of L'Hacienda at Val Obscur, La Roquette at Correns and Falaises de Brauch at Carcès. In total there are 315 routes described in the guidebook across a wide range of grades with many in the F5 to F7 range. Published by La Corditelle in 2018, this guidebook is in French and English text, and all the routes are illustrated on clear photo-topos along with a description. More Information
Cote d'Azur Sport Climbing GuidebookPrice:£29.95This guidebook by Rockfax describes some of the popular sports climbing areas in the Cote d'Azur region of France. This area is the southern coast of France between Marseille and Monaco near the Italian border. In total 10 major sport climbing areas are described with over 2,700 routes, including world famous crags at Verdon, Les Calanques (near Marseille), Massif del'Esterel (near Frejus), and around Toulon. Published in March 2017 by Rockfax the guidebook is in English text throughout. More Information
Verdon Sport Climbing Guidebook- Aiguines Verdon Rive GauchePrice:£29.95This guidebook describes 10 separate sports climbing areas and over 400 routes in the Verdon gorge and around the village of Aiguines. It covers many of the single pitch and multi-pitch sports routes to be found in this area. Published in 2012 the guidebook is in French and English text throughout. More Information
Calanques Rock Climbing GuidebookPrice:£25.95This is a comprehensive guidebook describing the rock climbing at Calanques that are located just outside of Marseille. The Calanques is one of the largest rock climbing areas in France, and provides excellent sea cliff climbing, ranging from single pitch routes to long multi-pitch routes up to 250m long. The guidebook describes 1,110 routes up to F6c, including some Deep Water Soling (DWS). All the routes are shown on a mixture of colour topos and colour photo-topos. Published in September 2013, this guidebook is in English text only. More Information
Grimper Autour de Toulon Rock Climbing GuidebookPrice:£32.95Grimper Autour de Toulon is the definitive guidebook to the rock climbing found in the Toulon area in southeast France. The climbing is located in the hills to the north of Toulon across a large number of limestone crags including Baou de 4 Ouro, Faron Citerne, Faron Telepherique, and the towers at Fenouillet. All the routes are shown on a mixture of colour topos and colour photo-topos. Published in March 2013, this guidebook is in French text only. More Information
Bloc France Bouldering GuidebookPrice:£28.95This guidebook covers some of the lesser well-known sandstone bouldering areas in France that are outside of Fontainebleau. 4 distinct areas are covered, which are around Reims in northern France, the Alsace region near Strasbourg, along the Rhone valley to the south of Lyon, and around Montpellier. In total 10 bouldering areas are described and around 1,100 problems. All these problems are shown on colour photo topos, along with boulder maps. Published in April 2014, this guidebook is in German, French, Italian, and English text throughout. More Information
Plaisir Selection Rock Climbing GuidebookPrice:£38.95This is a selective guidebook describing the very best multi-pitch rock routes in the grade range of F4b to F6c, and is an excellent guidebook for first time alpinists. The routes covered are mainly in Switzerland, with some in France and Italy. The emphasis of this guidebook is on fun (plaisir is fun in French) rock routes in fantastic alpine settings that generally don't require a glacial approach. Published in 2012, all the routes are shown on clear topos, with the text in German, French and English throughout. More Information


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About New Jersey High School Girls XC/Track&Field
As the wait for the "official" start of the 2017 continues, the coming season's stars are banking their summer mileage to draw on for the battles of October, November a maybe beyond. Today, we have a look at how the soon to be upperclasspeople fare against their grade peers last year over the venerable Holmdel Park layout.
Celebrating, saving and sharing this great sport of running
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Solange was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She made her debut performance at the age of six with her father. He become her greatest artistic influence. She enters in 1988 in Teatro Macunaima in Brazil.
The FESTIT is a project of cultural and artistic cooperation. It is a multidisciplinary eco-festival that takes place every year on Itaparica Island, in the Bahia region of Brazil. It is organized by the Brazilian association Jub'Arte and is realized in collaboration with Solange Lima since 2010.
Association law 1901 founded in September 2017 by Solange Lima, its Artistic Director. Its main purpose is the creation, distribution and production of shows as well as and worshops.
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Nothing beats gathering around a fireplace with close family and friends to warm up the winter season. The ambiance of a burning fire helps set the tone for a relaxing evening for entertaining or solitude. However, over 36% of residential home fires are caused by heating fires including fireplaces. These are often due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stove stops which can easily be avoided by incorporating regular maintenance. Having your chimney or wood stove inspected...Read More »


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The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) wishes to respond to the recent claim by Opposition Spokesman on Finance Audley Shaw that the early childhood sector is operating in an "ad-hoc" manner.
In keeping with the Government's strategic goal to improve the quality of early childhood care, education and development, the existing structure and design of the ECC have been crafted specifically for regulatory and operational purposes. Each early childhood institution (ECI) registered with the ECC is inspected and supervised by designated inspectors and development officers who are themselves supervised by senior staff members.
In April 2008, the ECC began inspecting ECIs against the established standards, based on the Early Childhood Act 2005 and the Early Childhood Regulations 2005. Since that date, and up to March 2015, a total of 8,004 inspections had been conducted, including re-inspections. All ECIs have received at least one complete initial inspection, which included both legal and voluntary standards. Each institution is scheduled for inspection annually. Between March 2014 and 2015, a total of 1,211 inspections were conducted at 2,693 institutions on record. There is, therefore, nothing ad hoc about the well-designed structure in place.
The Early Childhood Act of 2005 and the National Strategic Plans (NSP) of 2008-2013, and 2013-2018, have guided the operations of the ECC. Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly written reports are required and submitted in addition to an annual report. The first comprehensive cross-sectoral NSP was developed through the collaborative efforts of the ECC, the ministry, stakeholders and partners, and provided guidelines for ensuring that children at the early childhood level are given the requisite support to realise their full potential.
The NSP outlines strategic objectives in the areas of parenting education and support, effective preventive health care; screening, early identification and referral of at-risk children and households; safe, learner-centred, high-quality early childhood institutions and effective curriculum delivery by trained early childhood practitioners.
A number of World Bank targets that were set through the previous and current national strategic plans have been or are being met. Some of these are, as follows:
- At least 20 per cent of the early childhood parenting education and support programmes certified.
- The Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy approved by Cabinet.
- Three hundred children screened for developmental delays and referred for intervention within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security's Early Intervention Programme.
- At least 50 per cent of all ECIs received permits to operate, and some 400 teachers were certified by the Joint Board of Teacher Education in Early Childhood Education
These achievements were highlighted by a team from the World Bank on its visit to Jamaica, September 29 to October 3, 2014.
In keeping with the National Strategic Plan 2013-2018, at least 30 per cent of ECIs implemented development plans within the last financial year, enabling them to enhance the quality of their operations and manage change. By reviewing the priority areas, the development plans can also be used by stakeholders to hold the ECI's management accountable for children's performance.
Nothing ad hoc could have been funded in this manner and at such a high level.
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By Muncie
I wrote last week that before the next River Press issue was published, I would see the second floor of the Benton Pharmacy building. On Monday the 30th I called Chris Halko and asked if I could have a tour of the area where the World Championship Fort Show Indian Girls Basketball Team in 1904 had once played a game. Chris said to come over any time.
Tuesdays are my volunteer time at the Joel Overholser Research Center and most often several of us have lunch at the Golden Age Senior Center. I invited my son Randy and volunteer Marge to walk over to the Pharmacy with me after lunch. When we approached Chris at the back of the store, he said that "Scoop" had already been there earlier and had toured the upstairs.
The meaning of "Scoop' meant that Tim Burmeister, the editor of the River Press, had read my story when I had turned it in by 3:00 p.m. on Monday and he tried to scoop me. I am sure that you understand what that means but just in case you do not, I will explain. Tim, in newspaper talk, had tried to get the story first. When I visited him later, I told him I wanted double my wages and to stop stealing my stories, or I was going to quit. (Now Folks, this is all in fun and we all got a good laugh out of it.)
Now back to the story of my visit upstairs. Chris had to use a flashlight because there isn't any lighting up the stairs or when you reach the top floor. We went a few steps to a hallway and at the end of the hall there was light. There are four large windows and you can see them when you are on Front Street.
The room is huge and that answered my question as to how they could play basketball there. It is in very good condition considering that it was built the same year as the Grand Union, 1882. The ceiling was tin at one time but was removed to be put in other historic places. (If you have never seen a tin ceiling, check out the U.S. Bank ceiling. There is a great story there too, but for another time.)
The wood ceiling boards are in very good condition and there are stencils on the wall near the ceiling. I could close my eyes and imagine a basketball game going on. I know that the Fort Shaw girl's spirits were hanging out there.
It was an awesome experience and hopefully, someday, I can see the room restored and it would be available to everyone.
Back at the Research Center, I excitedly discussed my experience with Ken Robison, our local historian; along with Hank Armstrong know everything there is to know about Fort Benton. He added to the historical story, the fact that the second floor of the Benton Pharmacy building is the only place left in Montana where the Fort Show Girls played a basketball game. That is amazing considering the games were played in the late 1890's and early 1900's. What a remarkable fact that the Fort Show Team won the world championship.
If your interest is piqued, there is a book written by Peavey and Smith at the library. It is one that you will not be able to put down. There is also a PBS documentary, without commercials, that you will not want to leave the TV screen even for a drink of water.
I called Montana PBS today to inquire if it is on the schedule to be shown soon. It is not scheduled at this time but I will check with them regularly. In the meanwhile, if you are interested, you can get the DVD at the Chouteau County Free Library. It is titled, "Playing for the World." Enjoy!
Next week is National Library Week from the 13th to the 17th. One event on their schedule will be the annual Tea on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our Library has so much to offer. I hope you are taking advantage of it.
I rarely read the View after it appears in the River Press but for some reason, I took the time to check how the story about my visit to the top floor of the Benton Pharmacy building had looked in newspaper print. I am disclaiming the information about Chris Halko telling PBS that they had to clean up after the filming. I knew nothing about that and I must have a mystery writer, (could it be Mr. Scoop?)
The reason I am explaining this is because I called Chris immediately to deny and proclaim my innocence. Chris said it was a good thing that I called because he was going to "rag" me about it and would never let me forget. Another reason is that I know how sensitive Chris is about cleaning up the second floor which he has done countless times. It is a losing battle because of the ceiling missing, dirt coming through the roof, and birds finding refuge in a dry and warm place.
On the other hand, I am going to tell that Chris is a jokester and he makes everything humorous. I am now finished with this subject for a while.
There will be no Pie Day this month or perhaps ever again. A long tradition is going to fall by the wayside. The Pie Eaters were almost non-existent last month limited to my table of five women. This is another good example of what is happening in rural America. Can anyone explain it? Is it the economy? Is $3.00 a person too much once a month? Was it the weather that kept people away? Is Friday a busy day for you? Just not interested? Do you just not want to socialize with your friends and neighbors? I realize that there are many people employed but just guessing I would go out on a limb and say there are 500 people out of 1,500 that stay at home.
The Golden Age Senior Center committee decided to change the time to 11:00 a.m. and have a Bake Sale instead. There may be some pies but as far as the social hour we used to have at 2:00 p.m. will be eliminated. The regulars that eat at the Center every day start showing up at 11:30 a.m. to have their dinner at promptly noon.
I do not know what the schedule will be for next month and May would have been the last Pie Day until September. Perhaps there will be other decisions made after the Bake Sale on Friday.
I am giving you a week notice ahead of time for the Chouteau County Performing Arts program on Thursday April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary School Auditorium. The evening entertainment will be Alice Tan Ridley who was on America's Got Talent. She sang "At Last" and was in the final judging in Hollywood.
If Alice sings "At Last" or any familiar song here in Fort Benton, I will forever be a fan. The last two performances of PC.C.P.A. were well attended because our Kids were involved playing their stringed instruments. Make it a great night out and fill the auditorium. If you have not seen the newly upholstered seats, then you have a treat in store. Enjoy, with your season tickets, a Broadway type show for $5.00 a show. Remember what I have said about attending a play or symphony elsewhere and it would cost you $40.00.
Don't forget to drop a $1.00 or $2.00 into the donation container on the coffee/tea/cookie table. It will be much appreciated. At today's prices, you cannot even buy one cookie for a $1.00.
This Senior Moment could apply to anyone. "God grand me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the friends to put up with me when I finally snap."
GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS and WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.


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Nature at its best: Series 9 - Sibuyan Island...the Calapagos of Asia
By Rey mos
24 Oct 2010
This islet at the central part of the Philippines has the densest forest reserve area, most diverse wildlife and the cleanest river system in the country. Sibuyan is also the home of the majestic scissor-toothed peaks mountain, Mt. Guiting-guiting and the very rare flowering plant known as Nephentes Sibuyanensis. In 2007, Sibuyan became a front page sensational item in various Philippine daily newspapers brought about by the controversial mining exploration activity in the area.
A local teacher, Mr. Mazzinie "Udon" Romero inspired to write a beautiful Filipino song entitled, Mina (Mining) that tells us the importance of the island to Sibuyanons and the long-term negative impacts of mining to the livelihood and the environment.
I. Ibinigay ng diyos sa ating biyaya,
Sibuyan pinagpala,
Akoy nagtataka,
Kung bakit dumating ang pagmimina sa talaba
Mapapansin kaya mina lang ang sisira,
Kung kakampi ko ang lahat,
May pag asa pang di magigiba
Awit na nananawagan,
Dasal sa dios ay pakinggan,
Sa kanya lang ang sandigan,
Kung lahat ng taoy magkaisang pigilan
III. Pagpalain mula sa langit,
Katarungan syang makakamit,
Kung may pagkakaisa,
Mananalo tayong lahat
IV. Ang swerte nga naman ng mina,
Sa nickel na may pera,
Sa huli,baka magsisi ka
V. Mag isip isip naman sila,
Kalikasan ay mahalaga,
Itoy biyayang bigay
Sa atin ng Maykapal
I also extended my moral support to a local advocate group against mining, SAM (Sibuyanons Against Mining) through regular posting in my blogsite and my personal appearance in a mass rally against this destructive operation in 2007. Last April 2010, I took part in our annual community fiesta celebration where I was the chairman of the panel of judges for Mother Nite contest and coronation. I also vounteered as photographer of the event and prepared the powerpoint presentation of the candidates.
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December 18, 2009 | 10:16 AM
Copenhagen talks are a complete sham : the wisdom of the prostitutes
In protest the prostitutes of Copenhagen offered free sex to the delegates of the Conference on Climate Change. They knew that nothing else would come off it, so just come and have fun u guys - and since your tax payers paid for all of you to fly down for a sojourn have a few drinks on us too.
What is Copenhagen about ? Posturing ? Politicking ? Individual political profiling ? The whole meaning of the climate conference is lost in meaningless and endless documents and words. The environmental cost of leaders of the world is stunning if nothing comes off it - and it seems nothing will. Meaningless stupidity.
I feel sorry and ashamed that I joined thousands of people around the world to encourage our Prime Minister to go. I did not realize it would have been so easy to subvert the process through such incredible complexity. It is so obvious that not one of the heads of state actually mean what they say.
The planet suffers from over consumption, period. 5 % of the populations consumes 80% of the worlds resources. So we HAVE to learn to live with less. We have to think about everything we do, right from simple things like how much water we expend in a shower, to the environmental cost of packaged food, even to number of clothes we buy, knowing that cotton growing is a hugely water consumptive activity,
We need to reevaluate the way we live.
And yet there is such a contradiction in what we call economic recovery- the so called Stimulus Plans all over the world ! They all work on getting the consumer to go back to consumption levels before the economic meltdown world - wide. The government of the United States is celebrating a a pre - Christmas shopping frenzy in the US as a sign of economic health -
But what about the health of our planet ?
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Shakur Kapor, new movie titled PAANI about water wars in future in un named city
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Week 17 Picks: Limpin' To The Barn...
It would be wrong to say I'm on vacation. Because I'm most definitely not. But it feels like I should be. So, to honor that feeling, I'm ditching the usual pomp and circumstance and just providing you with the straight up picks. I was even going to throw in some bowl picks, too. Because I know that Christmas cash is just aching to be lit on fire like so many pieces of wrapping paper and losing holiday themed lottery tickets. Stale rum cake burns well, too. If you're so inclined. But I decided not to add said collegiate picks. Mostly because I'm on vacation and I would consider having to search for those betting lines work. And I'm not working, dammit!
So, yeah. Good luck with trying to make back the money you lost playing fantasy, this year. And I'll catch you in 2014. Where I resolve to return to my more gregarious ways. Be good...
Week 17 Picks
New England Patriots (-9.5) vs Buffalo Bills
Washington Tedskins (+3.5) @ New York Giants
Carolina Panthers (-6) @ Atlanta Falcons
Cincinnati Bengals (-6) vs Baltimore Ravens
Tennessee Titans (-6) vs Houston Texans
Minnesota Vikings (-3) vs Detroit Lions + UNDER 52.5
Miami Dolphins (-6) vs New York Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers (-7) vs Cleveland Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars (+11.5) @ Indianapolis Colts
Green Bay Packers (-2.5) @ Chicago Bears + OVER 51
Denver Broncos (-12.5) @ Oakland Raiders
New Orleans Saints (-12.5) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Arizona Cardinals (pick) vs San Francisco 49ers
San Diego Chargers (-9.5) vs Kansas City Chiefs
St. Louis Rams (+10.5) @ Seattle Seahawks + OVER 42
Dallas Cowboys (+7) vs Philadelphia Eagles
Last Week: 11-6-0
Overall: 134-115-9 (.537)
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Perfectly elastic supply can be difficult to understand because it is a technical impossibility. That's right, a perfectly elastic supply refers to one in which the supply curve is perfectly horizontal, i.e. perfectly infinite. Needless to say, infinite supply is simply impossible.
But as it turns out, understanding perfectly elastic supply is not that difficult at all, as long as you're ready to use your imagination. Below we'll look at the formula for perfectly elastic supply and plug in some truly hypothetical examples. Then you can create scenarios relative to your own business with this awesome course on how to build and test supply chain models in Microsoft Excel.
Perfectly Elastic Supply By Definition
Perfectly elastic supply exists when any decrease in product price, no matter how minuscule, causes the supply for the product to immediately fall to zero. This occurs when the manufacturer or producer of the product is willing to produce a constant supply of the product (at least, for the foreseeable future) at a certain price (or, of course, a price higher than the certain price).
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Perfectly Elastic Supply By Formula
It is not necessary to discuss the other theories of supply to understand perfectly elastic supply, but because the formula for price elasticity relates to all of them, it is somewhat necessary to mention them. But first, the formula for price elasticity:
Elasticity = % Change In Quantity / % Change In Price
Very simple. Now, when the elasticity equals different values, these values correspond to a certain type of price elasticity:
- Inelastic: When elasticity is equal to a value less than 1, it is said to be inelastic. In others words, a change in price does not really affect consumer demand or supply of the good. What kinds of products behave this way? Necessities. Necessities are inelastic because we need them: water, food, shelter, etc.
- Elastic: When elasticity is equal to a value greater than 1, it is said to be elastic. In this case, an increase in price could have a very profound affect on demand. Elastic products, then, are those that we can live without. They can be luxuries, accessories, non-essential clothing, etc. If the price of iPads suddenly doubled, the demand would respond in the opposite manner and likely to an even greater degree.
Both inelastic and elastic supply can be "perfect." When the elasticity is equal to zero (the supply curve is vertical), then the supply is perfectly inelastic. When the elasticity is equal to infinity (the supply curve is horizontal), then the supply is perfectly elastic. This probably doesn't make any sense at the moment, but the example below will make everything clear. You can further increase your understanding with this great post on the different types of elasticity of demand.
Perfectly Elastic Supply By Example
So how would it be possible for a product to have perfectly elastic supply? What would have to happen, according to our formula, is the % change in price would have to approach zero. The reason is this: as the denominator of a fraction approaches zero, the value of the fraction approaches infinity. This means that a very, very, very small % change in price could completely throw off the demand. In fact, when perfectly elastic supply occurs, any decrease in price immediately causes the supply to become zero. What kind of product even behaves this way?
Some people believe that it is impossible for a real product to be truly, perfectly elastic. Others say it has happened occasionally. In either case, let's look at a hypothetical situation.
Competition: In order for perfectly elastic supply to exist, you need to have several competitors who make, essentially, the exact same product and who, through competition, have more or less hit the lowest price for which they can possibly sell the product. Because it is elastic, the supply tends to be of something non-essential, even though agricultural items have historically been the perfect perfectly elastic example.
Turning A Profit: So if you have several companies in Florida who all grow oranges, and if you add up all the costs involved – land, seeds, fertilizer, labor, etc. – and if it costs exactly $100 to produce a crate or oranges, then the price cannot drop below $100. If consumers refuse to pay $100 per crate, then the supply will end (% change will be infinite) because it is not a viable product. Even if the new price is $99.99, then the supply will end because it is not possible to produce the product for that price. Thus, the product is an example of perfectly elastic supply.
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Letter of Acceptance of Damaged Goods : Please fill out the following form. Please print your completed form if you would to have a copy for your records.
Date :
To :
Dear (Courtesy title and the last name of the person to be notified),
We have received defective or non-conforming goods on our order dated (date with year). The defective items are as follows :
(Description of the defective and non-confirming goods)
We shall accept said goods provided we are allowed a price deduction of $ 1000.
Please advise immediately, as we shall otherwise be required to return said goods at your expense, reserving such rights and remedies as we have under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Very truly yours,
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