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Thursday, 30 June 2011
Reflections on Steppiehood
I feel like I've had some different perspectives thrown at me too, from working with young people, my now-partner's experience of his parents splitting when he was in his early 20's and his struggle to accept the man his mum is now living with, but most of all, the part time job I had whilst studying. I worked with families in crisis, as an advocate for the children and young people within those families, and brought them into a mediation process called Family Conference. A hell of a lot of the cases I worked on were custody disputes, and boy was that tough, given what I'd been through with my ex and SD.
A lot of these families had additional needs in addition to separation based conflicts, such as drug or alcohol dependency, and it was a way to get those families the help they needed. Often the conflicts were more related to those issues, particularly where one parent was not caring adequately for the children and knew it, and there was a tendency to lash out at the other parent, blame the other for their own failings, and try and make the other parent look bad because they didn't want their own issues exposed. What I felt the process did was take away the blame and animosity and look towards solutions, and also encouraged family members, including children, to take personal responsibility for their behaviour. This is something that litigation, courts and solicitors cannot do for a family. I became even more convinced that our adversarial system is wrong for families and wrong for children, and that all families should absolutely HAVE to try mediation and conferencing first, before they are allowed to apply to Court. Although of course, it would cost to provide this service free, and currently it is only being piloted in a few areas of the UK, so it will depend very much on whether this government decides to extend it or scrap it in 2012. Whatever the cost however, I cannot believe it would cost more than extensive court sessions, CAFCASS workers, court-appointed psychologists, and whatever costs there are, it is worth it so that fewer children have to go through what my SD did.
Would it have worked with my former SD's BM, I have asked myself. Months ago, I'd have said no. But I've now met parents of both sexes who came across initially every bit as irrational, unreasonable and hate-filled, who are now co-parenting perfectly adequately with hardly any arguments, because they were given the tools and strategies to do it. And crucially, there were child welfare professionals involved, TO WHOM THEY WOULD LISTEN. The professional "hat" carries more weight than we realise, and I was actually able to be fairly blunt with some of these families about some of the things they were doing without being given the finger back. However, crucially, it was put in their hands to find the solutions, not given to them. Again, the Court system cannot facilitate a reflective process that results in behaviour change. Solicitors make more money going back to Court time and time again, because they're making money off the clients sticking in their own trenches! My ex's ex wife milked the system, but it was because she was allowed to do so. Nobody ever suggested to her that she needed to do anything differently, and to be fair, nobody ever suggested it to my ex either. The solicitors working for them told them they were right, that they SHOULD have sole custody, that the other parent sucked - all they wanted to hear, to keep the chequebook open. Hello, misery and extensive debt. There are no winners except the lawyers.
My boyfriend experienced his family splitting up as an adult. From what he says, his childhood was pretty normal and happy, but when he was in his late teens, his oldest brother died - suicide, from a mental illness. He then found out, at the age of 17, that his brother was his half brother, and his mum had had a child with a previous partner - his dad had been a stepdad all these years. The impact on finding out that he had been, as he feels, lied to for 17 years, was devastating. 3 years later, his parents split up and his mum moved in with another man, which coincided with my boyfriend, the youngest, moving away to university. He hasn't coped with the split well at all, and believes his whole childhood was a big lie. So it really is no easier as an adult to cope with a divorce. In some ways, I think I adapted easier, as a child, and certainly as an adult, I just accept that this is the way my family is, but for my boyfriend whose parents were together all his childhood, adapting to a split family has been extremely difficult for him, and it's only now, nine years on, that he will engage with his mum's partner beyond hello, goodbye. He doesn't visit often. But I have a suspicion that with him, the problems and resentments lie in the untruths that he feels were presented to him during his childhood, rather than the separation itself. So I guess the morals for parents are pretty clear - be honest with your children, and don't present a situation differently than what it is. If you are a stepfamily, where half and stepsiblings and step-parents are present, explain the relationship clearly and truthfully, though obviously sensitively. I wonder if my boyfriend's parents somehow saw the idea of being a stepfamily as "less than ideal" and therefore tried to present a nuclear family image, but they never could have predicted that the eldest would develop schizophrenia and they would have to end up telling the younger two the truth. The reason it had to come out was because my boyfriend and his other brother were scared they might develop it, however the history of mental illness was on the side of their half brother's father. I watched the final episode of Brothers and Sisters recently, and saw the impact on Sarah when she found out that she was not, in fact, her father's biological child, and it reminded me of what my boyfriend had been through, and what a burden it also must have been for his brother, keeping silent and not telling his younger siblings. I also know through my steppie network, of friends' stepchildren who have half siblings and are forbidden by their BMs to tell them they have a different Dad. It's utterly wrong.
The big question: Would I do it all again?
Hmm. It's not a complete no. I prefer being with a man without children, it's far less complicated and much more enjoyable, but then I also don't have kids. If I do go on to be a mum (undecided about that too at this stage, but if it happens) and separated, then I guess it's got to be considered that if you have kids, you can't automatically reject a potential partner with children. While I'm childfree however, I would be very guarded, and give any relationship a LOT of time to develop, which is what me and my ex didn't do. I'd want to see what the relationship with the kids and BM is like and how they parent. I'd want to establish whether they had healthy boundaries with their ex and kids - that the ex wasn't still pulling strings, and that they were a parent to their kids, not a buddy. And I'd much prefer a situation where the mum was reasonable and pleasant, parented well, and not high conflict, so I didn't have to have a lot of involvement. With my ex-SD, her BM wasn't parenting, so I felt that some things did fall to me, because I wanted the best for her and didn't want to see her in scabby clothes or not eating properly or being bad mannered and having other people think ill of her through her not knowing how to behave in certain places. I wouldn't want a situation where I feel that I have to do parenting, and that the bio parents could handle it.
I also wouldn't get involved with a man with kids who didn't want/couldn't have any more, unless I was past childbearing age. Been there, done that, too emotionally difficult. I wanted kids so badly with my ex. I felt less valued because I didn't have his child, I wanted to share the parenting experience with him because being a Dad was so important to him. I also felt excluded, and thought that if we had kids together, somehow I'd be on an equal footing with his first family. But if we had a baby, the guilt could have got worse, not better, and I might have found myself coping more or less alone with a child and financing a child alone because all my ex's resources were directed towards SD. Unless he dealt with his guilt, that had resulted in the overindulgence and permissive parenting, that situation was not going to change. I don't think that my ex did value me less because I wasn't a mum, or because we didn't have children and he did with his ex, but that was my perception, seeing as to him, being a Dad was the be all and end all. He also criticized my childless twenty-something friends who liked to go out and party, saying they were selfish and immature, and he didn't have anything in common with them, so I guess I assumed he thought that about me too to some degree, and that he'd love me more and treat me with more importance if I had the maturity conveyed by parenthood. But maturity isn't something that is magically achieved when you become a parent, since I've met a lot of parents who are less mature than a lot of my so-called selfish, immature friends, who might not have kids, but they're smart, have good jobs, good relationships, degrees, salaries, cars, some own houses and pets, and some do voluntary and charity work - I have one friend who is a volunteer sports coach and another who is a Samaritan. I firmly believe that one should do one's maturing and growing up before inflicting oneself on a child that didn't ask to be born in the first place, but hey, that's just me and my crazy ideas huh.
I know that in some respects I didn't do so great at the step-parenting thing either. I fell into the trap of competing with the BM, and like Peggy Nolan said of her early step-parenting days, she "needed to be a better stepmom than she was a mom". I definitely felt like that. I also felt that my step-parenting "performance" if you like, was the key to my ex's love and respect, because he seemed to have so much more respect for parents than people without kids, so I felt I had something to prove, and that I wasn't good enough as I was. I could have done less. I could have shut out the drama and drawn my boundaries, and focused more on the relationship I was in. Put simply, I didn't need to do so much.
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Delighted to see this update. Really glad to hear how your life has moved on for the better. You sound happy, content, lighter than before. Good for you. I trust the new job and boyfriend continue to bring you happiness. xxReplyDelete
I just found your site, after another low-level argument with my husband about my step sons (20 and 22, both live with us). Thank you for leaving this up- too many sites are a place for only bashing and do not include the constructive insights us new "Wickeds" need.
I've been married 4 weeks and already feel like I am losing myself to the battle with the BM an losing myself to the identity of StepMom, trying to be "the best". This blog post and the previous one contain such wisdom. Thank you.
I found your blog and others are having some real bad moments with my partner's kids. I haven't read all your posts but I'm so glad to see that I'm not the only person who feels the way I do. Also, you've inspired me to start blogging myself as a means of coping. Looking forward to reading more about your journey.Delete
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Sometimes, my life in Japan is so strange and foreign that I just start accepting everything. It gets to the point where I'm not surprised by much anymore.
So I barely raised an eyebrow when, on my walk to work, I looked across to the park opposite and saw a shabbily dressed lady 'taking her cats for a walk.' I was slightly concerned because the park in question, Higashi Ikebukuro Chuo Koen, is on a busy road and I thought it was a bit irresponsible to walk the cats without leashes. But hey, maybe that's what eccentric middle-aged Japanese ladies do on a Tuesday morning! Everyone seems to take their dogs around in prams here (a bit counterproductive if you ask me, as dogs need walking…) so why not taking their cats for walks in parks? Just one more wacky thing Japan has to throw at me
Maybe it says more about how dense I am than how 'accepting' I've become that it took me several more morning moggie sightings at Higashi Ikebukuro Chou Koen before I considered that maybe this wasn't standard practice for Tokyo's more left-field cat owners and maybe had more to do with the park itself. To clarify, I work irregular days at this school so we're talking seeing a shabby lady surrounded by three or four cats in a city park on random days over a course of about a month before I figured something was up and went to investigate.
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The Catalonian capital is home to some of the most unique architecture and art in the world, thanks to the likes of Antoni Gaudí, Salvador Dalí, and Pablo Picasso. It's also famous for its traditional tapas cuisine and golden sand beach. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows — the popular European tourist destination is also known for being popular with pickpockets. On top of that, a recent law was passed that restricts the number of visitors to the city. Over the years the number of tourists has continued to rise, along with the number of both legal and illegal tourist apartments, like those available on Airbnb. Now, Barcelona is full of accommodation for tourists, leaving its locals protesting over residence shortage and some of the highest rents in Spain.
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Heading to the Taj Mahal is liking trying to find a needle in a haystack. It's an incredible building to marvel at, with a romantic history to go with it, but that's if you can find it among the crowds of tourists. So many people have visited over the years (around 8 million a year) that in 2018, the 17th-century mausoleum is to undergo a thorough cleaning to correct the dome's white marble, which is now a shade of unwanted yellow. In other words, unless you want a photo of the Taj Mahal poking out from a crowd of heads and grey scaffolding and mud, it's the year to give it a miss.
Any history buff will have Machu Picchu on their travel bucket list. According to CNN, some 5,000 people a day made the trek in 2016, double the number recommended by UNESCO. The Peruvian government has been trying to reduce overcrowding since 2014. Not only do foreign visitors require an official guide to visit the Inca site, there are now timed visiting slots — morning sessions from 6 am until midday and an afternoon session from 12 pm until 5:30 pm. Going during the rainy season (between October and April) will mean you are among fewer visitors, but Machu Picchu is still Peru's most visited site.
Santorini is just one of many tiny Greek Islands. Every corner is painted with iconic white stone houses and narrow cobbled streets. It looks like somewhere you see captured on souvenir postcards so it's no wonder almost 2 million people visited in 2017. According to CNN, 850,000 tourists sailed in on cruise ships, which drop anchor in its caldera and drop passengers off for only a few hours at a time rather, than days. Overcrowding was becoming a real problem, so the island's mayor capped the number of visitors allowed to just 8,000 a day.
The Galapagos Islands are home to arguably one of the most well-known natural habitats in the world. Protecting such a unique natural wonder is not an easy task, and the Ecuadorian government is trying its hardest. Visitors are limited to specific sites and marked trails and must have a tour guide with them at all times. On top of that, travelers must now show a valid return airline ticket, have a hotel reservation or a letter from a resident inviting them to stay and a special transit control card before entering.
One of the most photographed places in the world, Canada is home to snow-capped mountains in the winter and picture-perfect turquoise lakes in the summer. Often overlooked because of its American neighbor, Canada's tourism continues to boom since celebrating its 150th birthday last year. The liberal country is also home to beautiful Black and Brown bears and some of the most stunning landscape you'll ever see. If you like the great outdoors, it's definitely one for you but if cosmopolitan cities are your thing, you'll find those here too in Vancouver and Toronto. The East side of the country — the French side — is brimming with history too.
The capital of Andalucía has undergone a major revamp during the past 10 years and should be top of the list of European city breaks to explore this year. What was once a busy city is now a chic center for art and film lovers. The year, it will play host to the 31st European Film Awards and is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the local Baroque painter, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, with a handful of unique expositions. Game of Thrones fans will recognize its stone walls, but unlike Croatia, the crowds haven't descended onto Seville yet, so, get there while you can.
For so long, Norway's capital has been overlooked because of its popular Scandinavian neighbors and thanks to its fame as one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Splashing the cash will be worthwhile this year though, as the beloved king and queen celebrate 50 years of marriage. They, along with the whole of Oslo, will attend a number of lavish cultural, culinary and civic events. Oslo's famous Opera House is also celebrating a landmark event: it's 10th birthday. So when the royal events are over, there'll be plenty of seasonal concerts and performances to enjoy as well as all the usual Norwegian attractions like a visit to the Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park.
What Chile lacks in size it makes up for in culture. The South American gem sits between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean and has two polar opposite climates in its north and south. To the north is the dry Atacama Desert, where you can go sand-boarding, paragliding or for a simple desert trek. To the south, you'll find Patagonia, where wilderness is everywhere — in caves, up mountains and on the open ocean. At its heart, the capital Santiago is trendy and buzzing with restaurants, bars, museums and street art. This year, the country celebrates 200 years of independence, so add it to your list to join in with the festivities.
If the great outdoors is calling your name, you should jump on a plane and say Kia Ora to New Zealand, stat. Forever known as an adventure lovers playground, the tiny country still lives up to its adrenaline-filled nature. Face your fears with a bungee jump in Queenstown, skydive over Lake Taupo, or go white water rafting in the South Island. It's also got something for wildlife lovers — think kayaking with whales and dolphins — and those who like the finer things in life, like some of the world's best seafood and wine should head to the Marlborough region. The countryside is also awash with rolling hills and mountains, there to be hiked or skied down in the winter months.
The status of the Great Barrier Reef has been under watch for years now. Climate change, a rise in sea temperature and ocean pollution has caused bleaching of the reef and many of the coral to die. The good news is, the reef is absolutely massive, about the same size as Japan or Italy! To tick it off your list will be to tick off one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Spend days snorkeling the surface to spot turtles, reef sharks, and everybody's favorite clownfish, Nemo. If you want to delve deeper to see marine life like 100-year-old giant clams, year-round warm weather means scuba diving is easy. Or, enjoy the reef from one of the many tropical islands that surround it.
Turkey has a turbulent past and its location in the Middle East means it's often overlooked by tourists. Given that no country is terror-proof and the Syrian border is hundreds of miles from Turkey's main attractions, it's 300-mile Turquoise Coast should be left unexplored. Not only are its golden sandy beaches uncrowded but the Turkish Lira is weak enough for travelers of all budgets. It also is a unique country that has somehow melded the East and the West together (not surprising given its unique history of conquests). It's a country where one can seek out spiritual peace but also enjoy the amenities of a modern and eclectic atmosphere.
Its northern counterpart has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons in recent years, but South Korea is slowly coming out of its shadow. The beginning of 2018 saw the Winter Olympics take place in Pyeongchang. Since then, more tourists have been flooding through its doors to explore Buddhist temples, scenic mountains, and its forested landscape. South Korea also has a new high-speed KTX train, meaning exploring the country is easier than ever. Choose from 12 UNESCO sites, including 5,000-year-old palaces, tombs, and villages as well as waterfalls and volcanic rock formations.
A diverse Central American country, Nicaragua has plenty to offer, from mountain-side villages to colonial towns like Granada. It's also got some of the best dive and surf spots in the region and in the land, and its blooming with tropical rainforest, birds, and monkeys. It's also a popular spot for tourists who like a challenge — hiking up and boarding down volcanoes is the thing to do. But if culture is your thing, you'll find plenty in artistic towns like León or statues and monuments in the capital Managua. Or, spend your days sipping world-class coffee and rum, smoking cigars or shopping brightly-colored markets.
Singapore is one of the best countries in Asia to sample cheap Michelin-starred cuisine — the cheapest in the world can be found, according to VisitSingapore.com. When you're too full, head to the modern Gardens by the Bay, famous for its network of giant solar-lined trees and greenhouses. Or, wander Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, and synagogues in the heart of the city. The fun doesn't stop there. Singapore Airport has recently been named the best in the world. It's the kind of airport where you want to be delayed — there are a slide and rooftop pool to enjoy as well as an indoor climbing structure and a butterfly garden.
References: LonelyPlanet, CNN, Fodor's Travel, The Telegraph, VisitSingapore


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Incoming air PRRS virus filter
By Gilbert VandenHeuvel
Date January 18, 2017
PRRS Virus Filter for Incoming Air
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is a swine disease responsible for some of the highest economic losses in global pig production. In particular, breeding companies, multipliers and centers for artificial insemination must do everything possible to make sure that they maintain a negative PRRS status.
As a review, what is PRRS?
PRRS was first isolated and classified as an antivirus as recently as 1991 but first recognized in the USA in the mid 1980's and was called "mystery swine disease". It has also been called blue ear disease.
The virus of PRRS has the greatest affect on the pig's lungs and reproductive system. A major part of the bodies defense mechanism is destroyed and allows bacteria and other viruses to proliferate and do damage. PRRS tends to remain present and active indefinitely.
The clinical picture can vary tremendously from one herd to another. As a guide, for every three herds that are exposed to PRRS for the first time one will show no recognizable disease, the second would show mild disease and the third moderate to severe disease. The reasons for this are not clearly understood. However the higher the health status of the herd, the less severe are the disease effects. It may be that the virus is mutating as it multiplies, throwing up some strains that are highly virulent and some that are not.
PRRS infects all types of herd including high or ordinary health status and both indoor and outdoor units, irrespective of size.
The main affects are decreased farrowing rates, increased mortality, attrition, and increased respiratory disease.
To read the entire article (www.thepigsite.com) including an extensive list of symptoms CLICK HERE
Economic effect of PRRS
PRRS is the most economically important disease now affecting swine producers.
According to The Economic and Production Impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome on Nursery and Grower-Finisher Pigs by Radu Zorzolan, A Thesis Presented to The University of Guelph
"The reduction of profits due to a PRRS outbreak was best replica watches US $236 / female, which represented an 80% reduction in expected profits in the year of the outbreak."
The same study estimated the cost of PRRS infection in the grower-finisher population to average $6.25-15.25 per pig (combined nursery and finishing stage).
For the complete thesis CLICK HERE
Does an PRRS air filter work to keep your heard PRRS negative?
Throughout the swine industry, extensive efforts have been made to protect genetic and commercial swine herds from infection with different pathogens. However, local spread of certain pathogens such as PRRSV between farms still occurs due to aerosol transmission (Dee et al. 2006c). To reduce the risk of airborne spread, swine producers around the world are beginning to implement systems to filter the air entering their facilities. France was the first country that reported the use of air filtration in nucleus herds and boar studs. Since 1996, Cooperl- Hunaudaye, implemented air filtration in 11 herds that were populated with PRRSV negative animals after the system was installed. Air Filtration for PRRS Control 155 These herds are situated in Brittany, the most populated swine area in France; all have preserved their PRRSV negative status since then. As of today a considerable number of artificial insemination centers and farms in Europe, Quebec and the United States have implemented this technology since, in spite of extreme biosecurity rules, they experienced among others PRRS outbreaks without finding a logical explanation (Desrosiers, 2004a).
To read entire article from the Priarie Swine Centre CLICK HERE
Dwyer Manufacturing offers an PRRS virus air filtraton system designed by Big Dutchman, Germany.
Below is a summary of information on Big Dutchman's Air Pro Tec system. CLICK HERE to find complete brochure
With Air Pro Tec, Big Dutchman offers an efficient fresh air filter which significantly reduces the introduction of PRRS viruses – by up to 95%
With Big Dutchman's pressurized system, there are no exacting requirements regarding the air-tightness of the building.
The air filters consist of the following main parts:
Wind protection netting – prevents the entry of coarse foreign matter
Prefilter – filters particles with a diameter of 3 microns and any PRRS viruses adhering to them
Main Filter – filter fine particles up to 0.3 microns and any PRRS viruses adhering to them
Cooling Module – fresh air can be cooled as required
Ventilation pipe with fan and cover flap
The Air Pro Tec filters come in three sizes to be used in a centralized or decentralized systems.
The centralized systems ( APT 10 000 and APT 20 000) works well in facilities where cooling is necessary. Air capacity of each is 10,000 and 20,000 m3/hour respectively.
The decentralized system is build to fit Big D's CL wall air inlets but can also be retrofitted for existing wall inlets. Air capacity is 1500 m3/hour
In Summary,
While the additional capital cost of a PRRS virus air filtration system can be significant, the cost benefit of keeping your PRRS virus negative status can be more over the lifetime of the filtration system. Remember the study that shows $236 / sow / year in production lose is possible the first year of outbreak.
$236 x 500 sows = $118,000 in the first year alone plus over 10 years = $1,180,000 in production lose plus the value of a negative PRRS status.
Contact us here at Dwyer Manufacturing for more details and a quote for your operation.
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Slat Gap
November 15, 2016
By Gilbert VandenHeuvel
Slat Gap Cover
Necessity is the mother of invention. (author unknown)
With Denmark banning fully slated floors and farms all around the world retooling to comply with organic flooring standards, something was needed to cover in the gaps in slats. Producers who need to increase the proportion of solid flooring which are already fitted with fully slated floor already installed required a solution. Replacing the slats was too expensive so an opportunity to find a solution was up for grabs.
A Danish tool-maker, Brian Johannsen, come up with the Slat Gap Cover. After a few attempts, Mr Johannsen came up with a design (patent pending) which was simple yet effective and importantly, pig proof.
The designs where evaluated on a Danish Pig Research Centre. Staff there were surprised by the simplicity of the design, ease of fitting and the ingenious locking mechanism
AgBuilt is the North American distributor for the Slat Gap Cover.
Sold at Dwyer Mfg.
Installation is simple, Slat Gap is cut to length with a any tool that cuts wood, placed between the slats and eased into place by treading down on it or by hitting it with a rubber mallet.
Slat Gap was first produced for 18-22 mm gaps but 14-18 mm and 25-32 mm Slat Gap are also available.
The type of plastic used is resistant to the harsh environment of a pig barn. The plastic type is called High Density Polyethylene. To learn more about HDPE CLICK HERE
While the initial use was to reduce the amount of open space more benefits have come to light:
Slat Gap can be installed in high traffic areas to protect the edges of the slats from deterioration.
Spilled feed will stay on top of slats allowing another chance for pigs to eat it, decreasing feed wastage.
Slat Gap helps reduce the amount of concrete corrosion of slat edges from acidic feeds such as liquid whey.
The comfort of pregnant sows greatly increases with Slat Gap installed in the laying area with the manure area left open.
Drafts coming up through the slats can be managed with the Slat Gap placed in strategic areas in the pen creating comfortable sleeping areas.
Sow group housing improvements can be made when feet problems are found by simply adding Slat Gap. According to a Prairie Swine Centre study "In group systems with slatted floors, good slat quality is essential to improve comfort and minimize foot and leg injuries. Slat width and gap is also important and sows are more comfortable on a wide slat that allows them to easily stand with their whole foot on the solid part of the slat, rather than having one half of a hoof down the edge of the gap. Slat widths of 125mm (5") with an 19-20mm (3/4"+) gap are ideal. " Find whole Article HERE
To get a more information or a quote, call us at Dwyer Manufacturing.
1-800-323-3405, local: 519-527-2285
Credit to authors of these three articles with supporting information:
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PVC Projects
August 10, 2016
By Gilbert VandenHeuvel
Brief history of PVC: In 1913, German inventor Friedrich Heinrich August Klatte took out a patent on PVC. His method used polymerization of vinyl chloride with sunlight.
The most significant breakthrough occurred in the United States when the company BFGoodrich hired the industrial scientist Waldo Semon to develop a synthetic replacement for the increasingly costly natural rubber. His experiments again produced polyvinyl chloride. However, the material was threatened by the recession in the 1920s and it was under threat of abandonment that Semon conceived the idea of PVC as a water resistant coating for fabrics. Sales took off quickly with a rapidly expanding product range. Demand accelerated again during the Second World War, when PVC quickly replaced traditional material to insulate wiring on military ships.
You could win some bar bets with the little known fact that plastic was first patented in 1913. Have fun with that bit of info.
Dwyer Mfg has a wide range of metric and imperial PVC fittings and pipe ranging from 1/2″ – 2″ & 32 mm – 90 mm. With a low cost supply and overhead system, Dwyer is able to offer our PVC pipe and fittings for less then local suppliers and popular big box stores. Dwyer's inventory and pricing is available on our web-store. Click the shopping cart to check it out.
You are welcome to shop online and we will ship it directly to you.
Calling or emailing us with your shopping list works just as well. Your parts can be ready for pick up or shipped to you locally or across the country.
Your shipping costs are low due to a 3rd party broker system we use which searches for the lowest cost shipping option for your specific address among the main courier companies.
Usually PVC plumbing parts are used to deliver liquids or compressed air to a desired location in your home or workplace. PVC works great for that due to its low costs, it's easy to work with and it's ability to withstand corrosion in harsh environments.
You already know how to use PVC plumbing in your workplace but what about having some fun with it?
Below are a few interesting projects that aren't too difficult to build in a few hours. Why not involve the kids and create some memories.
Please be safe using power tools and compressed air. SAFETY NEVER HURTS
There are a number of different types of Pop Bottle Rocket Launchers out there. This one is a nice balance between easy to build and safe to use.
Parts for this launcher build include: (All PVC is schedule 40)
6′ of 1/2″ Schedule 40 pvc pipe (it is sold in 10′ lengths)
1 1/4″ x 1/2″ Bushing
1 1/4″ Coupling
1 1/4″ x 1″ Bushing
1/2″ elbows 2
1/2″ caps 4
1/2″ t's 3
.453 rim hole tubeless tire valve (auto parts store)
Small bottle pvc cement
1/8″ steel rod 24″ long
2 liter soda bottle
5/32 drill bit
3/32 drill bit
9/16″ drill bit
Wire Cutters
PVC Cutter or hacksaw
FYI The PVC parts on this list are available at Dwyer Mfg. for $18.38. If you need glue and pipe primer for this and all your other projects, our smallest cans sell for $16.72 for both.
#2 FISHING ROD STORAGE RACK (pictured at top of page)
Parts list:
1/2″ PVC pipe 10 ft; 1/2″ Tee, 6 pcs; 1/2″ elbow, 12 pcs; 1/2″ cross, 3 pcs; 3/4″ pipe straps, 6 pcs; plywood pieces and hardware as needed to attach to ceiling.
Dwyer Mfg's price for the PVC parts is $24.77
Some one in your family uses a bicycle and it'll need repair or cleaning sooner or later. Fixing a bike when it's leaning against something or upside down is a pain but a professional bike repair stands are expensive, so why not build one from PVC parts.
Get the complete instructions from www.instructables.com by clicking on the picture below.
The list of projects that can be built from PVC goes on and on. Here are a bunch more ideas.
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web store clearance
by Gilbert VandenHeuvel
August 4, 2016
During the 6 months I've been working at Dwyer Manufacturing a lot has changed, for me and for Dwyer Mfg. My knowledge on multiple feeding systems, plumbing, pumps and various types of agricultural equipment has grown a lot. Dwyer sells a very broad range of equipment so there's a lot to know, but it's all good. When I was a farmer, I knew a lot about the equipment we used and paid little attention to the rest, now I'm learning about all the rest.
As mentioned, Dwyer Mfg has changed too. There has been a general organization of inventory so things are easier to find and space created for more merchandise to offer you more choices.
The "Wall of PVC" shows this change easily. With multiple sizes and types of plumbing fittings, things can get out of hand. It's amazing what some coloured labels and a little time can do.
Ranging from 1/2″ to 2″, we have the PVC pipe and fittings you need.
The Dwyer website has also changed a lot. Information on the lines of feeding systems, flooring, penning, weighing and grinding equipment we sell and service is the foundation of the site.
Shopping when you want is one of the benefits of our web-store, along with the ability to check pricing and availability. The goal is to make it a resource of information and a place to shop when it's convenient for you, any time of day. After placing your order, shipping is automatically calculated or you can choose to pick it up yourself.
The Dwyer web-store is a place you can order liquid and dry feeding equipment parts, hammer mill parts or shop for tools and multiple types of fasteners and stainless & PVC fittings.
As every experienced shopper knows, finding the clearance rack is job 1. Dwyer web-store has a clearance section too. Click on the graphic below to see the hose clamps (3/8″ – 4″ hose) and PVC faucet we have clearance priced as quantities last.
Good prices can be found at Dwyer in more places then the Clearance section.
Drill Bits are everyday priced to sell.
The shop staff here at Dwyer Mfg use the same drill bits we sell, so you know they are of high quality.
Quality Walter drill bits are all we use and sell, ready to drill multiple materials including stainless steel.
Not only are they tough, they are priced right. With lower overhead, we can price our bits for less then Home Depot.
Sizes ranging from 1/16″ – 1/2″ are in stock, ready to go. Sold individually or in sets.
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Father's Day Special
June 14, 2016
Father's Day is coming soon!
Another tie or pair of socks just don't seem right, get something he'll enjoy using for years to come.
Either Custom BBQ tools or Hilti Cordless Tools would make a great Father's Day Gift.
Dads love to BBQ, and they need the right tools. Dwyer MFG custom makes flippers and forks for real men. And we can customize them too.
Prices: Flipper: Plain – $49, customized – $69
Fork: Plain – $39, customized – $59
BBQ Tricks you might not know: click here
Hilti Tools are widely considered the best in the industry by the pros who use them every day.
Click on the power tool to see an overview of Hilti Tools.
Dwyer is offering a couple kits that will make a great gift for that deserving Father.
Dad's, forward this to the kids so they'll get it for you.
This kit includes a Heavy Duty Hammer Drill TE4-A18
2 batteries, charger, Hilti lubricant, cleaning cloth
1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ Hilti concrete bits
Priced at $650. (savings of $190)
Find specs HERE
This kit includes:
reciprocating saw WSR 18-A (click for specs)
Screw / hammer Drill SFH 18-A (click for specs)
Flash Light SFL 18-A (click for specs)
2 Batteries
Heavy Duty Case
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MIK Flooring For Goat
The goat industry is enjoying renewed popularity in Ontario.
In General:
• Between 2006 and 2011, the number of goats in Ontario has increased from 76,114 to 116,260. This represents an increase by 52.75%.
• Ontario has 225 licensed dairy goat farms.
Dwyer Manufacturing offers high quality products as part of a successful / healthy Goat farm.
Dwyer offers 2 housing products that will allow excellent cleanliness between groups to increase your heard health and increase production in the long run.
Mik Plastic Flooring and Norlock PVC penning and wall material.
MIK Plastic Flooring: Stepper – nubs on top make hooves stop!
The Stepper was especially developed for sheep and goats. Its new kind of surface structure provides the very best traction and stability. The Stepper shines with its high stability and durability.
MIK's easy cleaning properties excel compared to porous concrete that harbors disease caring pathogens.
Lock together slats and Stainless steel or fiberglass supports make for an efficient set up and easy installation that you can do or Dwyer Mfg can install it for you in a new or exciting facility.
Norlock Penning and Wall Product Benefits:
- Bright white to lighten your rooms
- Tight fitting tongue and groove
- hang heavy items from it
- Do not need wood inside to add strength
- Cut your doors right out of the wall
- No waste
- Comes in two widths
- Does not hold bacteria
- Product of Canada
- High impact testing
Dwyer Manufacturing can customize and install flooring, penning and stainless steel posts to make your farm as trouble free and productive as it can be.
Call us for a quote on partial or turn-key installation.
Goat Milk
Ontario Goat milk is collected by milk brokers and sent to processors to be made into cheese, yogurt, ice cream, fluid milk, butter fat and powdered milk.
Ontario Goat estimates that about 40 million liters of fluid goat milk are being produced annually in the province
To see a goat milking parlor and explanation of the different parts, click HERE.
Quick Canadian Goat Facts
- Goats are finicky eaters that take a lot of time to search out the best snacks. They will often stand on their hind legs to reach the best part of foliage that may be out of reach of sheep.
- Goats are often used as companions for horses. The saying "Got Your Goat" refers to the theft of a racehorse's companion goat before a race, with the intention of upsetting the horse and possibly affecting the outcome of the race.
- Goats are very social animals that make great pets and companions for other livestock.
- To most people in North America, the term milk is synonymous with cow milk; but on a worldwide basis, more people drink goat milk than milk from cows.
- For a complete list of Ontario Goat facts click HERE.
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Cut to this morning…We (Husband and I) decided to get up early to play tennis again. As a wife I know my husbands secrets like he can't function without coffee first and that it takes him a while to wake up.
I took him to the courts and stated, "After the game, we'll get a celebratory coffee."
🙂 Yes, I'm aware that this is unfair but I need every advantage I can get! I served first and got the first game under my belt in minutes, it felt so good. He was dragging so bad that I even offered to make it a short game, the first to win 3 sets wins it all. He agreed and on his set we were already at 0-30.
I knew I had this in the bag…until he aced right passed my blinking eyes. It was horrible, I didn't even get the thought of moving to my limbs it happened so quickly. And my husband smiled complaining, "You need to actually go for the ball."
Annoyed, I made my stance, gripped the handle and swayed from side to side. I was going to hit the next ball and make him suffer for that. I have all the advantages on my side. So i watched him bounce the ball a few times, raise his racquet and swing. I watched it sail over the net quickly, bounce close and took a step back to hit it. Only for it to savagely assault my throat again, right at the base where it connects to my chest.
My racquet dropped instantly from my hands…really? This is how my morning is going to start? Did I not think of almost everything to make sure I got a win? My husband quit then, advised that it was too early for both of us to play and bought us breakfast.
And here I sit once again, staring at my laptop screen hoping for some sort of inspiration to hit as quickly and hard as the tennis ball did me. Two days in a row. I know that I'll be laughing about this in a few days, in my head it sounds hilarious but right now I still can't imagine how it happened.
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XAUUSD Gold – are we ready for another big move?
I received questions from students, how to get the results listed in blog post. There is really no short-cut to trading. I spent probably 10,000 of hours in front of the screen – to quote a student who flew from UK to attend Tflow® class. Those trades in blog came from twitter, came from a combination of box analysis, key levels, 1234 and also notified by TX Alert. Note that as explained in all classes, NOT ALL TX ALERTS ARE TO BE TAKEN. They are to reinforce your analysis and also to provide an alert to let you know of potential trades!
I remembered the days, months, years that taught me to trade – the market is my teacher :)
Few success factors that I can think of to have the results in blog:
1. Be patient and wait for a setup
2. When in a good trade, ride the trade to key levels. Don't be scare of profit
3. Always plan your move. Boxes offer great visualisation
4. Don't hope for something to fall out from the sky. You are rewarded for your hardwork. A student asked: "kneel and pray for my sentosa cove condo" to get the results listed in blog post? For every trade that I did, every trade that you read about, I spent hours to plan and analyse them
This is a trade that I planned for weeks. XAUUSD. Let me explain what I meant with all the points above.
1. Be patient and wait for a setup
I'm sure you can draw these resistance levels as I do. What I did is to wait for price to show resistance and then look back historically to find where are key resistance. It's about patience and making an effort to look for them. If you ask me to find them for you, I can do so, but it also means that next time, you won't be able to find them again because you didn't experience the process of looking for them.
2. When in a good trade, ride the trade to key levels. Don't be scare of profit
Asked me how I got the pips in blog? It's all about sticking to key levels and letting profit ride. This is easier said than done. But we have to train ourselves. It's positive reinforcement. Blue line above chart will be the immediate support, if price breaks below this support, it is likely to head to next support (see chart) and also round number 1300
3. Always plan your move. Boxes offer great visualisation
4. Don't hope for something to fall out from the sky
Use boxes to see h4 trend, use boxes to see change in sentiment to note your immediate direction – which in xauusd case it shows bearish expansion. Thus wait for a 1234. Don't wait, plan it.
Update on 2 Oct 2.39pm
Stunning performance from XAUUSD. I always remember not to take a winning trade for granted, because my next trade could be a losing one. However, I also don't get discouraged with a losing trade (if I had everything planned properly), because my next trade could be a winning trade!
XAUUSD trade was a 300 pips movement in less than 24 hours.
I tweeted that, and in case you are wondering why the stated price is $1329. Nothing is hidden from Tflow® students as said in our preview. There is no blackbox. But what some of you might be lacking will be the experience to see it fast. Try asking me to be an accountant. I probably faint right away!
Looking at some $xauusd weakness if it is below 1329. Currently mapping a 1234.
— TerraSeeds FX Tflow® (@terraseeds) September 30, 2013
Ask me again how that pips recorded in blog is made – there is no secret
It is about following Tflow® rules, about following the steps and not to deviate from it. It's about best practices. I don't try anything funny. And would say that my advantage is to ride a winning position till it's dead! I'm not scared of profit!
Did you get that 200-300 pips? If no, then just repeat best practices.
@terraseeds that was fast ! + 200 in two hours :) thanks Shifu and TFlow
— Jayrome (@jayromelai) October 1, 2013


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I was Skyping Sham the other day, and we got talking about our respective losses, and the residual pain we're left with. The salient differences are that Sham was brought down by an inconsistent and non-committal woman, me, by the love for a man I could not have, and the drugs I used to lure him in, and the subsequent wreckage I left in place of our lives. The similarities are the very real, tangible and gut-wrenching ache, deep in our souls, and that makes us brothers, as we navigate the river of time, in search of a port free from the storms that rage in our minds.
The conversation turned to time, that gauche cliché and the fervent hope that, given enough time, the pain would cease. Well, I know it will, of course, and in time, I will smile, and smile sincerely – but here's the thing: time does NOT heal the wound, it merely gives the distance needed and the numbness required to build a callous, just like the thorn-pricked heel, the always-stubbed toe, the much-chewed nail become hardened to the bite, the pain and the cut that bruises the soul.
Time's no friend, because one thing we're assured of, short of death, is time. So, by doing nothing to alleviate the pain, by not solving the cause of our terrible ache, our monumental agony is reduced by distance on the timeline, the perspective of history and the tiring out of our emotions as we replay the trauma over and over in our minds.
Time's a great callous giver; a fantastic hardener of the heart, a superb method of diluting the senses. Time's a liar, so don't believe the hype, the pain's still there, just buried deep, and though you may smile, in time, the pain looks out from behind your eyes.
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Recently opened Abbot Kinney restaurant specializing in farmer's market fresh American contemporary cuisine. Still hammering out the service kinks but a delicious addition to the neighborhood. Their vegetable dishes are especially fine. Gjelina serves beer and wine. Best make a reservation — Gjelina's "in" this summer.
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Monday, November 29, 2010
My mum is sending cards out to her friends soon for her birthday, and she asked me to design it for her. Her name's Marianne, and I designed a M-mmmmmonogram for her. Here are a few of the other decorative M's I found along the way.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Farewell Glenda
Today we heard the very sad and shocking news that our team member and dear friend Glenda Duncan passed away earlier this week. Glenda was our extremely diligent book keeper and worked with us in the studio every Tuesday for about five years. She looked after the accounts here at Boheem, and I like to think we did an ok job at looking after her too. This picture is a painting Glenda finished in June this year. Its title is "Viva La Vida" which means "Live Life".
We are so sad she is gone and will miss her hugely.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Sydney Terraces Tea Towels
Meanwhile at Boheem, we've been busy making things. This year our studio has put the retail wheels in motion, our online store has just made available these thick 100% cotton tea towels, featuring hand-drawn illustrations of Sydney terrace houses. They're SO Sydney. We've got 100 tea towels currently in stock, so be quick. We'll be printing more next year along with some other designs, so watch this space...
Available for purchase online at www.boheem.com.au/shop.html.
ps. Feel free to leave a comment... we'd love to hear your feedback!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
House Industries
Charming plywood prints featuring retro typefaces and using an unlikely colour palette available from House Industries. This online store is the perfect place to find that special something for the graphic designer in your life!
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Claire... squared
You'd think that one Claire would be enough. Since about three weeks ago, your chances of getting the "Boheem, Claire speaking?" greeting when you call the studio have exactly doubled. Claire Robinson has joined our ranks and is already proving to well compliment our already strong team. She studied at St George TAFE and has since worked at Frost* and Ok Sony, and has also squeezed in a few overseas adventures as well. Her interests and design aesthetic aligns perfectly with ours, and her strong conceptual approach is already bringing a new exciting dimension to our clients' projects.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Next Book Club Book
Just a quickie: We've decided on the next book club book, and it's (drum roll please): To Kill A Mockingbird. We'll probably shoot for a late January meeting. Clients and friends most welcome, please let us know if you'd like to come along!
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Eye Magazine
Tell me, is it just me, or does everyone else's heartbeat quicken just a little when they see elegant, flowing typographic shapes, so perfectly balanced and oozing in confidence? These spreads show a collected feast put together by Eye Magazine in the UK.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
A few old tickets to ride
We've been working on some packaging at the moment and for reference I have been using old train and bus tickets. From small and conventional to ornate, each ticket has some really interesting typographic and decorative elements. I also love the colour palette it creates when they're all together.
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Friday, November 5, 2010
The best things in life are free
I'm the sort of person who'll keep the discount DVD hire voucher on the back of my Franklins docket, just to save a couple of bucks on a Friday night in. So you can imagine my glee after finding this lovely, free typeface called Matilde by Typedepot. Download it here.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers is one of my favourite children's book creators. These images are from his book, "The Incredible Book Eating Boy", a book about a boy who becomes smarter and smarter, the more books he consumes. Jeffers' series of books are delightfully illustrated, and feature some beautiful hand-drawn typography too.
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We take a step back in time and ride on wonderfully restored vintage trams from all over the world, experience Derbyshire's longest heritage railway and enjoy an out of hours visit to explore a magnificent neo-classical mansion with beautiful landscaped parkland.
We also discover the stunning landscapes and rich heritage of the Peak District, Britain's first National Park and one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. A great hit in 2018 when operating for the first time.
Thurday We head north with a lunchtime stop in Warwick. We have tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival.
Friday We enjoy a scenic circular tour of the Peak District, renowned for its beautiful scenery and quaint towns. First stop in Bakewell, set on the banks of the River Wye, and then on to Buxton, England's highest town and surrounded by stunning scenery.
Saturday We visit the magnificent Kedleston Hall, a spectacular mansion designed specifically for lavish entertaining. We enjoy a private 90-minute guided tour of the hall before it is opened to the public, after which you can explore the wonderful grounds. In the afternoon we make a scenic drive via Carsington Water and travel to Wirksworth, known as the Gem of the Peaks. We enjoy an Afternoon Tea in a wonderful converted Pullman carriage at Wirksworth Station. Then relive the nostalgia of rail travel as we join The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for a journey through one of Derbyshire's most lovely and unspoilt valleys.
Sunday Crich Tramway Village has developed into one of Derbyshire's most unique visitor attractions. Beautifully restored trams run to and fro down a cobbled street before passing under the Bowes-Lyon Bridge then climbing a mile and a half of track that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. We can also visit the fascinating Workshop Viewing Gallery or wander around the period shops on the authentic village street. Later we stop in Matlock, set in a beautiful gorge.
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Super Soniko is always identical with her pink hair, her typical headphones, and also a large chest, and many cosplayers trying to get all of that Super Sonico hallmark, but it seems in this Super Soniko Cosplay picture some of Sonico stuff has been gone.
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If you are reading this article, it is quite safe to assume you may be more or less interested in food, and that at some point you may have reflected on how you relate to it, whether you enjoy, fear it, or even abhor it, whether it is a source of gratification or anxiety. Italian philosopher Nicola Perullo's new book, Taste as Experience: The Philosophy and Aesthetic of Food, tries to provide some elements of reflection to improve - or at least relax - the way we interact with food. In fact, its goal is to "make philosophy with food rather than of food," proposing a "transformational interrogation and not only a descriptive one."
The main topic of the book is not food per se, but rather our experience and what we think of it: that is to say, taste. Although Perullo hints at long-standing debates in the history of philosophy about the topic, his motivation is the present and how we approach food on a daily basis. He points out that "taste becomes a measure for recognizing quality and expressing values: the beautiful and the ugly, the good and the bad." This approach underlines that taste can be about displaying ones' cultural and social identity as much as judging others' positions. It allows the performance of know-how and expertise or, at the other end of the spectrum, the proud display of one's refusal to engage with gastronomy's high-minded perspective, often suffered as a tool of exclusion and, ultimately, classism.
Food knowledge is not purely theoretical but both embodied ("it originates and develops in and through the body") and negotiated with others in numerous communal settings. From this point of view, "taste should function as an antenna designed to capture meanings and values of different orders, aesthetic, ethical, political, and social." It demands "criteria, values and judgment... shared through socially coded patterns of behavior and a correspondent grammar." Even the aesthetic appreciation of food may require training and education, as wine connoisseurship clearly indicates.
At the same time, Perullo argues, there are other dimensions to the practice of taste. There is an undercurrent aspect that is not so much about competence and analysis, but rather the domain of what the author calls "naked pleasure" (as opposed to the "dressed taste" of knowledge) and individual preference, free from rational fetters. In other occurrences, food can merely provide nourishment: in those cases, we may be more or less indifferent to what we eat and what it tastes likes, attuned rather to our own hunger, the company, or myriad other internal and external factors. This "suspension of taste," the author underlines, is not negative per se. It rather provides a baseline for other experiences.
These different manifestations of taste point to the need to consider it as a flexible, contextual tool that depends on the environment and the situations in which it is employed. Perullo describes it as a "systemically holistic' and a "multimodal ecological device." In layman's terms, it's up to us to understand when it's best to use one or the other dimension of taste. For Perullo, being able to do this is to achieve "gustative wisdom:" we can't always be just looking for unbridled enjoyment, nor constantly acting as supercilious critics, and even less continuously being distracted about what we eat. We are invited to learn to live fully in all three dimensions, making ourselves open to the outside world. After all, what we ingest does become part of us.
By exploring the different aspects of taste, the author tries to distance himself from the kind of foodie culture that emphasizes food in pure hedonistic terms and pushes aside social or political issues connected to it. After all, Perullo has been teaching for years at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Bra, Italy, an institution founded by the international association Slow Food, whose activities strives toward "good, clean, and fair" food for everyone. The book is engaging and packed with stimulating thoughts and tidbits to chew on (pun intended, of course). It does require attention due both to language and content. It has been beautifully translated from the Italian original, which is not an easy achievement. As English and Italian diverge in the way they structure sentences and build arguments, their differences can lay innumerable traps in rendering a philosophical text. Even when the theme is food.
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