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Chicken transportation crates. $28 each. 5 available.
Please call Soul Food Farm at (707) 365-1798, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Partner Opportunity Cloverleaf at Bridgeway Farms in Davis, CA
A partner opportunity is now available at the Cloverleaf at Bridgeway Farms. Currently, the Cloverleaf is a business partnership of four women running a four-acre, four year old stone-fruit orchard and one-acre vegetable field. We run a CSA mainly serving Davis, CA, a farm stand off of I-80 near Davis and some wholesale/restaurant markets. One of the goals at the Cloverleaf is to be a place where aspiring farmers can try out running a commercial farm without the burden of a big financial investment. This coming year, we're looking forward to helping some friends put in some hedgerows at the farm, as well as put in a perennial cover crop in the orchard to be more appropriate for organic management. We'd like to find a person with farm experience who is interesting in becoming an additional partner. If you are more interested in an apprenticeship or internship, we also have beginning positions available as well. If you are interested, please email email@example.com with questions and/or your resume and a short paragraph explaining your interest by Dec. 31st. http://thecloverleaffarm.com/
Friday, December 7, 2012
Upcoming Events
Managing Risk on your Farm
Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 1 - 4 PM
UCCE Placer/Nevada 11477 E Avenue, AuburnThis is an afternoon workshop meant to address farm liabilities and how you can plan for the unexpected on your farm or ranch. Adversity in your farming operation has many faces - water pipes burst, tractors break down, animals die unexpectedly, and trucks stop working...usually at the most inopportune moments. This workshop will help you assess and suggest strategies to manage your liabilities. By planning ahead and addressing these concerns before they arise, you will be better equipped to handle adversity on your farm or ranch.
The workshop is limited to 15 producers. To apply, please complete the online application form athttp://ucce.ucdavis.edu/
PlacerGrown Farm Conference
Saturday, January 26th, 2013
Lincoln High School, Lincoln
For more information, go to http://ucanr.edu/sites/PGFFC/
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Central Valley Farm Finance Expo!!!
One Stop Shopping for Agricultural Loans and Resources for Financing Your Farm Business
January 10th, 2013 1-5pm
Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services, 3333 3rd Avenue, Sacramento 95817
- Meet Local Farm Lenders
- Operating, Infrastructure and Farm Purchasing Loans
- Micro & Social Network Based Lending, Crowd-funding
- CA FarmLink Loan Program
- Credit History: Building it, Repairing it, Maintaining it
- Keys to Successful Loan Applications
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Job Opportunity: Farmworkers, Riverhill Farm, Nevada City
Riverhill Farm Now Accepting Applications for Two Full-Time Farmworkers for 2013
Riverhill Farm in Nevada City, California, is now accepting applications for two full-time farmworkers for the 2013 season. Employment begins on April 1st and continues through the end of November. Pay is hourly and housing is provided. The regular work week is a 40-hour week, with rotating responsibility for extra hours to help at our Saturday Farmers' Market.
Riverhill Farm is a CCOF-certified organic farm located three miles from Nevada City in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near the Yuba River. We market our produce at two Farmers' Markets, the Farm's farmstand, to our local coop, and to restaurants. We grow a diverse mix of vegetables, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries on ten productive acres. For further description of our farm, please click link above and visit our Facebook page.
The applicant must be detail oriented, conscientious, energetic and hardworking, physically fit and enjoy working cooperatively with the farm owners and other employees. The applicant should have at least one full season of previous employment working with diverse responsibilities on a commercial vegetable farm and be committed to working the entire season.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a resume with at least two relevant references by email to email@example.com. Qualified applicants will receive a reply email and have a phone interview. A farm visit is required.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Intern Opportunity in Nevada County!
Heaven & Earth Farm
N. San Juan, Nevada County, CA
March through November 2013
*Educational opportunities:* Organic Plant Propagation, Nursery Work, Grafting and Budding, Greenhouse Production, Vegetable, Flower and Herb Market Gardening, Fruit, Berry and Grape Production, Orcharding, Direct Marketing, Composting, Seed Production, Bee Keeping, Chickens, Heritage Plant Exploration and Propagation, Homesteading Skills, Small Equipment Management, Ornamental Management, Community Living, Wildcrafting Vegetarian and Vegan Food Preparation (and consumption!), Food Preserving Skills such as drying, juicing, fermentation, baking, canning, freezing.
We live and grow on a gorgeous 11 acres on the San Juan Ridge, between the Middle and South Forks of the Yuba River at 2500' in the northern Sierra Nevada, 30 minutes from Nevada City and Grass Valley. Our farm is a mixture of productive fields, orchards, pines, oaks, madrone, cedar and fir forest, with a seasonal creek and four distinct seasons. We live and participate in an interesting, diverse community with a very active rural cultural scene. Google Amigo Bob Cantisano to learn more. Amigo is the owner of the farm. Amigo, Abby and Jenifer share day to day farm management, education and support. This year we will be hosting three interns.
We offer a supportive environment for growth, community living, education and fun. We grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, berries, flowers, herbs, seedlings, heirloom nursery stock, ornamentals, chickens and bees, using mostly hand methods and limited machinery. We market to farmers markets, neighborhood farmstand, direct to locals, wholesale to stores and restaurants, and at select events. You will learn a lot, and have a good time living and working on a diverse organic farm.
You will get housing and board, continuing hands on education, occasional topic specific classes and a small stipend. We provide all food, 95% organic, and much of it from the farm. We eat a predominantly vegetarian diet; omnivores are welcome. There is a great outdoor kitchen and lounge, composting toilet, hot outdoor and indoor showers, computers, phones, laundry, etc. Apprentices work 40-50 hours per week in exchange for excellent organic food, housing (room, solar powered trailer, or tipi) and $75 per week stipend. Hours above 50 are reimbursed at $8.00 per hour, starting salary. There is opportunity to earn a generous bonus at season's end.
*What we need from you: *A strong interest in agriculture and homesteading, love of nature, good work ethic, great attitude, flexibility, community cooperation, a good sense of humor, and open and ongoing communication. *The internship is for single people, no couples, children or families, sorry. We need your commitment for the entire growing season, March through November. Sorry, we are not able to accommodate short-term interns.
*Application deadline is January 1 or until positions are filled. We decide on our crew in early January, after phone or in person interviews with the finalists. Work begins in March. Please inquire for an application or further information. We look forward to hearing from and working with you!*
Amigo Cantisano
Heaven and Earth Farm
P.O. Box 942
No. San Juan CA 95960
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Farm Bill Call-in Day, TODAY! Make your voice heard!
The elections and endless campaigning are over – so what's on the legislative agenda for the lame duck session? Together, we can make sure the 2012 Farm Bill is on that list. There's too much at stake for it to get left behind – the future of healthy farms, food, and people depends on key reforms in this bill. Join us TODAY in making a call to Congress. Tell your legislators: Get a farm bill done, and get it done right! http://bit.ly/betterfarmbill
Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition delivered nearly 22,000 signatures http://bit.ly/betterfarmbillon behalf of over 50 organizations nationwide – including us! .
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Agritourism Intensive Courses start tomorrow!
Are you considering agritourism or nature tourism on your farm or ranch?
Would you like to build your agritourism or nature tourism business?
Sign up today!!!
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, valley and foothill region farmers and ranchers are encouraged to sign up for the 3-session course. Registration is now open at http://ucanr.org/agtour.sac.12
Register for the Sacramento course (pay online or at the door)
Sacramento County class flier (please share)
Agritourism Intensive - Merced
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays Dec. 3, Jan. 7, & Tuesday Feb. 12
Where: UCCE Merced County, 2145 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341
Registration: $50 for all three sessions (lunches included)
Register for the Merced course (pay online or at the door)
Merced County class flier (please share)
These classes are designed for farmers and ranchers considering agritourism and for agritourism operators who would like to minimize their risk as they develop their enterprises. Registration is open. For more information, contact Penny at firstname.lastname@example.com or (530) 752-7779.
This material is based on work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2010-49200-06203.
Would you like to build your agritourism or nature tourism business?
This class is for you!Local agritourism operators will share their own experiences and will be part of a supportive network of advisors as class participants plan and start new enterprises. Participants will learn from experts in business planning, regulatory compliance, risk management, hospitality and cost-effective marketing, including social media. The hands-on, interactive activities will guide participants as they assess their own farms or ranches for agritourism potential and start their own business, risk management and marketing plans. Each participant will receive a free copy of the extensive handbook, "Agritourism and Nature Tourism in California", which will be used as a text for the class.
Sign up today!!!
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, valley and foothill region farmers and ranchers are encouraged to sign up for the 3-session course. Registration is now open at http://ucanr.org/agtour.sac.12
Dates: Thursdays, November 15, 2012, January 17, 2013 and February 21, 2013
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each session (lunch provided)
Location: UCCE Sacramento County, 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Cost: $50 for 3-session course – Space is limited, please register early
Register for the Sacramento course (pay online or at the door)
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Agritourism Intensive - Merced
When: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays Dec. 3, Jan. 7, & Tuesday Feb. 12
Where: UCCE Merced County, 2145 Wardrobe Avenue, Merced, CA 95341
Registration: $50 for all three sessions (lunches included)
Register for the Merced course (pay online or at the door)
Merced County class flier (please share)
These classes are designed for farmers and ranchers considering agritourism and for agritourism operators who would like to minimize their risk as they develop their enterprises. Registration is open. For more information, contact Penny at email@example.com or (530) 752-7779.
This material is based on work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2010-49200-06203.
Understanding Whole-Farm Insurance for Specialized, Diversified and Organic Farms Webinar
When: November 29th, 1 pm EDT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will offer a webinar on Thursday, November 29, to explain Adjusted Gross Revenue Lite (AGR-Lite) — a unique type of federally subsided crop insurance that holds great promise to serve the needs of smaller, diverse, specialty crop, organic, and direct-market farmers. While most insurance products are tied to a specific crop or commodity, AGR-Lite is based on whole-farm revenue and allows farmers who grow several specialty crops, high value crops (including organic), or diverse crops and livestock products, to insure their production based on the farm's historic revenue.
The free, hour-long webinar, "Understanding Whole-Farm Insurance for Specialized,
Diversified, and Organic Farms" will explain how AGR-Lite works and also will demonstrate NCAT's new AGR-Lite Wizard assessment tool. This tool allows farmers to evaluate the usefulness of whole-farm revenue insurance for their own situation, and is available as a free download from www.agrlitewizard.com, or by calling 1-800-346-9140.
Farmers who grow diverse specialty crops, organic crops, or who have mixed crop/livestock operations, are especially encouraged to attend, along with educators and other professionals who serve these growers. The webinar will feature regionally appropriate examples from the Southeast, although people from all parts of the country are welcome and will find it useful. There will be time for attendees to ask questions.
The webinar presenter will be Jeff Schahczenski, an Agricultural Economist with NCAT. The webinar is funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency.The webinar will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, November 29, 2012. It is funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency.
New Land Opportunity in Sacramento County!
Sacramento County ID #1432: 69 acres for lease, Walnut Grove
Sacramento River water front, prime farm land available for lease at $275 per acre per year. The Delta region is famous for rich soil and farming friendly weather. This farm land has abundant underground water, minimum irrigation required and free river water for irrigation by agriculture pump. Property has most recently been farmed in corn.
Housing is also available for $950/mo. Property features a 1000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom/1 bath house on a separate 3.6 acre parcel surrounded with mature fruit trees.
Sacramento River water front, prime farm land available for lease at $275 per acre per year. The Delta region is famous for rich soil and farming friendly weather. This farm land has abundant underground water, minimum irrigation required and free river water for irrigation by agriculture pump. Property has most recently been farmed in corn.
Housing is also available for $950/mo. Property features a 1000 sq. ft., 2 bedroom/1 bath house on a separate 3.6 acre parcel surrounded with mature fruit trees.
New Land Opportunity in Yolo County!
Yolo County ID #1431: 5 acre fruit orchard for lease
This supportive landowner would like to see a farmer revive her 5 acre, organic, multi fruit orchard. Orchard set up with drip irrigation from solo well with separate pump for orchard. Property features Class 1 and 2 soils. Parcel includes use of Kubota 21 HP tractor & possibly sprayer, mower, & disc. Potential for additional acreage in the future.
This supportive landowner would like to see a farmer revive her 5 acre, organic, multi fruit orchard. Orchard set up with drip irrigation from solo well with separate pump for orchard. Property features Class 1 and 2 soils. Parcel includes use of Kubota 21 HP tractor & possibly sprayer, mower, & disc. Potential for additional acreage in the future.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
California FarmLink Finance and Operations Manager Position Available
California FarmLink is a non-profit corporation seeking a full-time Finance and Operations Manager based in Santa Cruz, California.
FarmLink seeks a candidate with both finance/accounting and operations experience in the non-profit/small business arena, who is adaptable and willing to learn Loan Operations activities.
Finance and Operations Manager Duties and Responsibilities
1) Finance: CA FarmLink seeks a full charge financial manager with drive and enthusiasm to maintain and upgrade systems consistent with a growing non-profit loan portfolio and technical assistance provider. This includes a fund based accounting system meeting U.S Government standards for a single audit. Duties will include:
· Manage organizational and loan fund bank accounts, review monthly bank statements and strengthen risk and fraud management and transaction systems; assist with investment strategy for undeployed loan funds
· Work with FarmLink's bookkeeper and CPA to oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billings and fund transfers for government and foundation grants
· Use Quickbooks on a regular basis to review and produce financial reports; work with bookkeeper on regular fund allocations for incurred costs.
· Control cash flow, billing of funders and grant document binders consistent with comptroller level responsibilities.
· Assist Executive Director in preparing and monitoring annual budget.
· Prepare board financial reports and government agency reports including annual Lender Certification for the Department of Corporations.
· Manage annual audits and insurance policies.
2) Loan Operations: Work with Director of Lending to manage loan disbursements, accounting, reporting and servicing.
• Loan systems:
◦ Handle inquiries from existing borrowers; produce loan documents and manage loan files and software to ensure accurate information.
◦ Track and report delinquencies; document workouts, collection activities and costs within the loan accounting system. Document loan pay-offs. Create policy for archival loan records.
◦ Manage credit reporting on FarmLink borrowers.
◦ Improve loan operations efficiency and effectiveness. Choose, implement and develop loan accounting and monitoring system using specialized software that interfaces as fully as possible with QuickBooks GL systems and tracks secondary market sales of government issued loan guarantees.
• Risk management:
◦ Support Director of Lending in managing loan portfolio risk, including risk rating and loan loss reserves.
◦ Generate portfolio reports for management, board and external stakeholders including a loan receivable aging report.
• Investor relations
◦ Lead and manage relationships with existing loan pool investors.
◦ Assist Director of Lending and Executive Director in organizing and tracking requirements of new loan pool investor agreements.
◦ Manage investor reporting with support from Director of Lending and Executive Director.
3) Admin and Operations: The applicant should have experience with both client-server and cloud based technology solutions appropriate for a community development lender and technical assistance provider. CRM software, financial software, cloud based document handling and dissemination and GL software should be familiar and manageable.
· Technology and Office Management: Assist staff with computers, phone systems, email and database access and ensure FarmLink has adequate IT resources when things can't be handled in-house.
· Human Resources: Manage on-boarding, personnel policy and health insurance administration, payroll coordination and assist with hiring as necessary.
Qualifications: The position will require a generalist who is detail oriented, organized and good at multitasking.
· Experience in business finance/accounting and operations. Agricultural business experience is desirable;
· Interest in, and commitment to CA FarmLink's mission and the future of California agriculture;
· Well-organized and detail-oriented; ability to complete self-directed projects and to work well in a team atmosphere;
· Non-profit business management and accounting experience;
· Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional letters and reports;
· High-level computer skills including Quickbooks, word processing, spreadsheet, database and cloud based data sharing.
Compensation and Terms: The Finance and Operations Manager position will be a salaried position with an annual salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, exempt position and includes a four-month introductory or probation period. After six months, the employee will be eligible for health benefits. After one year, the employee will be eligible to participate in FarmLink's retirement plan. FarmLink maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Position will begin as soon as hiring process is complete.
To apply: Email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Eric Winders, firstname.lastname@example.com. No phone calls, please. Applications are due 5 p.m., November 21, 2012.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Funds Available For Organic Producers Application Deadlines Rapidly Approaching
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the 2013 EQIP Organic Initiative, and has $50 million to give to organic (and transitioning) producers who will be implementing conservation practices on their land.
Every state has a different application deadline, California is around the corner-- November 16th, 2012!
See Organic Farming Research Foundation's EQIP Organic Application Deadline Chart to see when each state's deadline is. Jump on this funding NOW for your organic conservation practices, before the deadlines come and go.
To apply, contact your state's NRCS local office here.
It's you get paid for your conservation efforts!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
It's now or never for the 2012 Farm Bill – speak out today!
Now that you've cast your ballot in the 2012 election, it's time to vote again – only this time, for a better food and farm system for our nation!
By signing your name to this petition, you'll let Congress know that your vote is going for an equitable, sustainable 21st century farm bill that:
- Invests in the future of healthy farms, food, and people
- Protects our precious air, soil, and water
- Reforms farm subsidies and levels the playing field
Congress returns to the Hill in just one week, and when they return, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition will be in DC - with thousands of signatures in hand - telling them we can't end the year without a 2012 Farm Bill that invests in an equitable, sustainable future for our food system and our farmers.
Can Congress still finish a Farm Bill this year? YES!
PS. Help us reach 50,000 signatures! Thousands people have already signed on to support an equitable, sustainable 21st century 2012 farm bill. Share this message with your friends, family, and colleagues – we need YOU to help us reach 50,000!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Vote Yes on Prop 37!
Join California FarmLink on November 6 and VOTE YES on California Proposition 37.
We have the right to know what is in our food!
CFL believes that people have the right to make informed decisions about how to feed their families. Over sixty countries around the world have require food products containing genetically-engineered (GE) ingredients to be labeled: our country should be the same!
We want there to be more conclusive research performed before they are deemed "safe" for human consumption and the environment (without intimidating farmers and scientists). Proposition 37 gives California residents transparency to make informed decisions, bolsters the organic regulations to help farmers, and paves the way for more awareness and education about genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply.
"Democracy, via Prop 37, now serves as a means for,
Californians to regain a transparency about GE foods
that died along with Calgene's tomato.
And this citizen-scientist, for one,
is voting 'yes' on Prop 37."
Belinda Martineau,
principal scientist in the creation
of Calgene's Flavr Savr tomato
principal scientist in the creation
of Calgene's Flavr Savr tomato
1. For more information about the CA Right to Know campaign, visit http://www.
2. Stay up to date on news about genetic engineering by signing up for EFA's GE News Service.
3. Check out this article in the New York Times by Michael Pollan.
4. As part of the campaign to label genetically modified foods in California, Deborah Koons Garcia and Lily Films are making THE FUTURE OF FOODavailable for free online for home use or public screening until the election on Nov. 6th.
5. Check out these videos from Food & Water Watch
Soil Born Farms Apprenticeship Accepting Applications
Soil Born Farms is accepting applications for the 2013 season. The apprenticeship runs from March 1 to November 1.
The goal of the apprenticeship program at Soil Born Farms is to provide a training ground for aspiring farmers by teaching the basic concepts and practical applications of organic food production. This experience is contextualized within Soil Born Farm's work using agriculture as a platform to tie Food Systems into the larger social issues of food security, social justice, and public health.
Apprentices are exposed to all aspects of food production. They learn about propagation, irrigation, soil management, harvesting, marketing and many other related skills through a combination of hands-on learning and structured classes. Apprentices work and live on the American River Ranch, a 25-acre ranch utilizing field-scale agricultural techniques. At some point during the season, they also have the opportunity to work on our smaller Farm on Hurley Way, a 1.5 acre market garden, applying hand-scale bio-intensive gardening methods. Produce is distributed to several outlets in the county of Sacramento including an on-site farm stand, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and retail and restaurant sales. Additionally a significant portion of our produce is sold or donated to low income residents. This program is an educational experience but it is also a working Apprenticeship, applicants should be prepared to work hard and commit themselves to the task of running a farm.
Housing: Canvas tents with access to shared kitchen, living room and bathroom.
Compensation: Food from the farm (vegetables, eggs, dairy, etc), modest allotment for supplementary foodstuff and compensation for a portion of hours worked on the farm.
Contact Marissa at firstname.lastname@example.com with questions
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One of our most popular chicken coops made to order in the UK and featuring an 8 feet long run - suitable for around 15 hens.
Chicken Run
The following calculations can be used as a guideline to determine the number of birds for each unit.
Very small breed - 1sq ft
Medium breed 1.5 sq ft
Large breed - 2 sq ft
If you will not be at home to take delivery, you must leave a signed, dated note advising the couriers where to leave the product as the couriers use this as proof of delivery
As this product is made to order, please allow approx. 15-20 working days for delivery (this may change during busy times)
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The other half of the best one-two punch in NCAA and Wheaton basketball history, Sullivan has left his name scattered throughout the record books, including the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in Wheaton basketball history, regardless of gender. A two-time ECAC New England All-Star (1992, 1993), he earned a share of the Wheaton College Senior Athlete Award in 1993. As the programs all-time leading scorer (1,935), he also holds the school record for most three-point field goals made in a career (275) and free-throws made in a career (384), while ranking second all-time in field goals made (638) and three-point field goal percentage (.396), third in steals (169), sixth in assists (244) and seventh in free throw percentage (.768). Sullivan also ranks in the top-10 in a season in 10 different categories, while holding three of the top-10 single game three-point field goal performances, including a program best nine, in an overtime thriller against Thomas on January 19, 1991.


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Lemon Poppyseed Cake
This recipe was altered from a secret "Starbucks Lemon Cake" that my friend Sara got her hands on. Of course it's full of butter, eggs and oil. I have cut back and out for a winning yet healthier version. Enjoy!
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup white flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 tsp. egg replacer powder
1 cup organic cane juice crystals
2 Tbls. earth balance or butter; softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. poppy seeds (optional)
2 tsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grape seed oil
1/4 cup applesauce (one little snack pack will be more than enough)
1 cup powdered sugar plus 1 Tbls.
2 Tbls. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Use a mixer to blend egg replacer powder with 6 Tbls. warm water. Blend well. Continue to mix/blend in sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and poppyseed if using.
Slowly add in the flour, mix well at medium speed. Add the oil and applesauce and blend/mix at low to higher speed until well incorporated. Pour batter into a greased cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into center of cake comes out clean. When the loaf is cool remove from pan if desired for a prettier presentation. Make the icing by combining all the icing ingredients in an electric mixer small bowl on low speed. Let the icing set up before slicing.
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Best Quote I Heard All Day
July 4. Statistics show that we lose more fools on this day than in all the other days of the year put together. This proves, by the number left in stock, that one 4th of July per year is now inadequate, the country has grown so.--Mark Twain
I love fireworks. Here in PA they are legal and you can even buy them in the supermarket. I was so fucking tempted to buy a bunch and shoot 'em off tomorrow. If it doesn't rain, which it's supposed to.
Friggin' Flag Knitting
The only garment made from a flag that was truly cool was worn by The Who back in the '60s. When Carnaby St. was the fashion universe, at least to this then 17 year old.
Here's the perfect KnitDweeb patriotic project. Red, white, and blue warshcloth done in the Old Shale pattern. Nice, huh? Of course, this is done in Sugar 'n Cream, available at the Michaels, AC Moore, WalMart, Hobby Lobby, and other wonderful KnitDweeb emporia.
Or perhaps you'd prefer to crochet a lovely flag afghan? Materials: Red Heart, but of course.
Now, these American flag socks are rather funky. And made with real wool, gang. I'd almost be tempted to make these, just to be obnoxious.
And, in keeping with the true KnitDweeb spirit, all of the aforementioned patterns are FREE, FREE, FREE.
Sorry, can't do white on white. Just white on rice.
Open Mic Thursday
OK, I've given you plenty of ammo. Ya wanna knit patriotic? Then tell the world...
Which of the three patterns above would you knit?
And if you have other sources for patriotic knitted stuff, feel free to shut the fuck up, please. Three are more than enough. Unless you have found something completely absurd. In which case, I'm sure we'd all be intrigued and disgusted.
Warped Speed
After having been sent this link by my dear sister, Ms. Scrappy, I may have to restrict my knitting web surfing. Be afraid, be very afraid of this link. It's not patriotic, just completely bizarre. Knit it because you can. I double dog-dared the blogging Wolvies to knit a pair and be photographed wearing them. No takers. Clearly, I have balls and I'll have to do it.
Obligatory Knitting Shit
The Las Vegas Brights scarf is almost done. Then it's back to the Cobweb Crepe shawl.
In the meanwhile, for all of us who spin, Katherine Matthews once again is having the Tour de Fleece.
I'm in. The Tour begins on July 5th and you must use fiber from your stash, which I think is a capital idea.
This is not the sum total of my fiber stash by a long shot. Just the smaller amounts. We won't talk about the 3 pounds of Romney, the endless supply of Tintagel Farm stuff, and other large purchases.
Please ignore all the Black Bunny Fibers purchases. I can't stay away from Carol's shit.
It's going to be one of these two. And I think I've already chosen the one. Both are silk.
So as of Saturday, the Joy will be cleaned and oiled. And then used for the Tour. Hot damn. I'll be taking photos as I go along. Gotta get it spun and plyed by the 27th so I qualify for the Maillot Jaune button. This one of the few "alongs" that I find worthwhile.
Because "alongs" are not particularly rare and handy, in my opinion. They belong with memes.
Note: The 6th anniversary of The Knitting Curmudgeon is fast approaching. July 25th. If any readers have good ideas for an anniversary blog topic, I'd appreciate the suggestions. God knows I never thought the blog would last this long.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
No Red, White, and Blue Ackrilic Knitted Objects Allowed on the Premises
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Phu Quoc Island
Halong Bay – Cat Ba Island
Nha Trang – Da Lat 5 days/4 nights
The coastal city in South central of Vietnam. Thanks to its natural beauty and moderate marine climate, Nha Trang is famed as the finest city beach in Vietnam The city of Nha Trang is becoming more popular with the tourists in recent years. Yet, with a population of 400,000, Nha Trang still retains its small
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Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L/D) 08h00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong City through the paddy fields in the Red River Delta. 10h00: Stopover on the way for a refreshment break 12h00: Arrive at Tuan Chau wharf – Break and photography time 12h30: Board Glory Cruises for departure.


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New workplace app finds success with panic button
Pusch Wahlig has released a workload management app specially designed for its employees. The app is meant to streamline productivity and even features a panic button for employees feeling overworked.
Pusch Wahlig leader Tobias Pusch, formerly of Baker McKenzie and Allen & Overy, created the app in conjunction with Berlin-based developer Push Creative Ventures. Its main purpose is to auto-rank lawyers' expected workloads by availability.
Pusch has not made the app mandatory at his firm, but he says it has a 98% take-up. Any fee-earner, associate, or partner has the ability to ask for help through the app as client instructions surpass a lawyer's availability. As work allocation is always a topic of discussion at law firms, technology such as Pusch's app is taking on an ever-increasing role in improving productivity.


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How do you establish rhythm in design? It is similar to music - there is a visual "beat" to how you look at something. The beat could be color, color, TYPE, or PICTURE, picture, picture, LINE. Think of the design elements like counting beats in music, 1,2,3 or 1,2,3,4. There are half notes (pieces that are equally strong in color and type, for example.) And there are long notes, four full beats of a full page photo or just type. The "full beat" design is calculated to have you hang on the entire image and let it impact you. A good example is the think different Apple ad campaign (one example is the Yoko Ono and John Lennon ad below.)
Design is music in visual form. Whenever I am struck by the balance of a work I feel the 'music' behind the design. The rhythm creates the bones of the work to help guide the viewer. The Man with the Golden Arm poster, circa 1955, by the great designer Saul Bass is a wonderful example of "visual music." The pieces of the design dance on the page causing a vibration that varies from bold and sharp, to a light "melody" created by the type floating above the solid black elements.
I would love to ask various designers to show their work and see if they can remember what type of music they may have been listening to during the process of creating it (if any.) I think it would be an interesting experiment to see how the music may have influenced the visual rhythm of their work.
The next time you look at a great book cover, billboard or movie poster see if you can "hear" the design.


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Vice is a monthly magazine that specialises in 'immersionist' journalism. We deal with a wide range of subjects, ranging from sneaking into North Korea, living with Hezbollah and gangs in Liverpool, to more personal stuff such as learning how to milk your own prostate and whether or not licking a tropical frog in Brazil actually would get you high. We also interview interesting people and feature fashion and literary, games and music reviews.
- Who reads it?
We have a core audience of 18- to 30-year-olds who find the magazine in record shops or fashion outlets/bars and universities, but we also have a huge subscription base in our 22 different countries. I know Ian Hislop reads it, which makes me very happy.
- What sets Vice apart?
I don't know if we have any rivals. We've been lumped with the term 'style mag', but our fashion content is about five per cent. Sure we have photos of good-looking, half-naked young men and women falling out of trees in hot pants, but that's next to an eight-page photo essay on the slave labour camps in Dubai.
- What makes a great Vice feature?
It would have great photography and great, simple writing. It would make you go: 'Wow. That has really told me something I didn't know.'
- Of which feature are you most proud?
I like to look forward rather than looking back. My dad enforced in me that too much of a sense of pride over past achievements is not a good way of getting things done.
- What sort of relationship do you have with PROs?
The ones with whom I work are dedicated to their jobs with an emotional attachment to their work. Vice is not a PR-led magazine so we don't work with them that much, but the fashion and music departments do.
- PR pet peeves
When they ring you up and read off a piece of paper about some event/product they can barely describe.
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Thessaloniki Port: An Unforgettable Cruise Experience
Thessaloniki, the capital of the Region of Macedonia, named after Alexander's The Great sister, princess Thessaloniki and was founded in 315 BC. Thessaloniki is a modern European and multicultural city at the center of northern Greece and it is the country's second largest city with a population of 1 million residents. The city has a long and rich history and has been a crossroad for different civilizations. The cruise passenger can explore the various historical and cultural monuments of the city as well as to participate in various excursions to nearby unique archaeological sites or to specialized tours (vineyards and wineries, beaches and water sports, scuba diving, cycling etc).
The port of Thessaloniki is located at the heart of the city, just 15 minutes walking from the center. It has sufficient infrastructures and superstructures and the ability to handle even the biggest cruise ships. The cruise terminal has three docks and is well protected from weather conditions, providing a safe berthing for cruise ships. Also the port of Thessaloniki fully complies with the ISPS Code requirements and holds an ECOPORT certification from the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO). The port provides a full arrange of services to cruise ships and cruise passengers!
Today more than ever, Thessaloniki is in position to offer its visitors unique and UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
In addition Thessaloniki is renowned for its lively nightlife and is considered to be gastronomic capital of the country, with famous restaurants and many local specialties.
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Pink Valentine Dog Fleece Sweater Dress with Heart Print
- Little Dog Fashion fleece dog sweaters are cozy, warm and stylish!
- Dog sweater dress is made from pink fleece fabric with floral and heart print
- Dog Fleece sweater is accented with a double row of red sashay yarn that is crochet into a very feminine ruffle
- In addition, the back features two decorative red heart buttons, sewn to the dog outfit
- Front closure can be made as a pull over construction, velcro or snaps closure
- Easy dressing and undressing
- High cut, stay dry front
- Size availability: custom
- Note: placement of flowers and hearts will vary slightlty, depending on how the print comes together when I cut the fabric
- Machine washable, hang to dry
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Client Testimonials
Simply put, Verna is the best. She has helped us with both selling a previous home and purchasing our current home, and we couldn't imagine going through either transaction without her help. The photos of our old home were AMAZING, we couldn't believe how beautiful she was able to make our small house look and how quickly it sold compared to similar homes in the area. No fuzzy or distorted cell phone photos of your home with Verna, they'll be done professionally and will be absolutely perfect... When purchasing our current home Verna made sure she had as much information as possible before viewing a particular house. If we attended open houses without her, we'd let her know and she would dig up information on a house that some of the listing agents didn't provide. With Verna you will get all the information about a home that is out there, and she is 100% on your side and that's the difference in my opinion. She's not after the commission and won't let you overpay for a home which my wife and I greatly appreciate. She'll make sure you're aware of the neighborhood, and you won't forget about potential resale value. We will always refer our friends to Verna when they're looking to buy/sell a home, and there's no question who we will call in the future.
Seth C.
Verna made our transition from the hectic San Francisco Bay Area seamless. Her kindness and expert knowledge was appreciated more than she knows. Anyone is in the best of hands with this caring and dedicated Realtor.
Christine P.
Without Verna it is doubtful that I would have my home today. It was because of who she is behind the smile that I knew I could trust her. Thank you Verna for your integrity, strength and honesty.
Sharon M.
We have been blessed to have Verna assist us with homes sales and purchases. Her care for our family and helping us find the best home for our family is unmatched. I recommend her often and our extended family has had excellent experiences with her as well. You will not find another realtor with such excellent care and attention to their clients. We are extremely thankful for our Ms. Verna!
Katrina T.
Verna is the most ethical, thorough, and compassionate person and realtor. She made our new home purchase easy and pleasant and was able to sell our previous home quickly! She is a credit to her profession!!!
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So glad to know Verna and I would recommend her to anyone needing a kind and honest professional!
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Verna did an outstanding job in her role with our relocation, exceeding expectations on multiple occasions.
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I felt as though Verna really knew exactly what I was looking for and located just the right property for me. I felt as though she truly cared about my family's happiness and not just about making the sale.
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Verna has been like a dream come true! She worked nonstop until she found exactly what we wanted; never giving up and always keeping her cheerful, positive attitude. She is one of the most caring, dependable, hardworking women I know.
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Verna is a professional in every sense of the word. I have used Verna for two home purchases and one sale and there is not another realtor that I would ever even consider. I had an experience in the early stages of the selling process which made me aware of how special and unique of a realtor she is. I cannot imagine anyone caring more, being as responsive, and making a stressful yet exciting time be such a pleasure. She makes you feel like you are her only client. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, you are wasting your time if you are not using Verna.
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Animals have a complex relationship with cyclists. Sometimes they skitter alongside, like furry little sidecars. At other times they do a passable impersonation of a Ford Focus in the hands of a texting motorist and plough right into the side of you.
The wheel-folding Labrador crash above occurred during the 2007 Tour de France. Let's move onto some higher speed collisions next.
It pretty much goes without saying that several of the videos below feature "language". We won't tell you which ones. We wouldn't want to spoil the guessing game.
Antelope v mountain biker
Eyes right.
Deer v mountain biker
Eyes left.
Deer are easily startled. But they'll soon be back…
Herd of deer v bikejorer
… and in greater numbers.
Bikejoring is when you're towed along on your bike by dogs incidentally – so not all of the animal kingdom is against us.
Kangaroo v cyclist
A mere glancing blow in the Humbug Scrub, north of Adelaide.
Kangaroos are easily startled. But they'll soon be… ah, you know where this is going.
Kangaroos v cyclists
Kangaroo apocalypse!
The ostrich pursuit
A valiant and protracted effort to get into the day's break.
Magpie pursuit
This is a common phenomenon in Australia during breeding season (magpie breeding season, not cyclist breeding season). Here's another example.
Parrot and cyclists travelling in harmony
Parrots make far better avian ride companions, as these Brazilian cyclists prove.
Michele Scarponi would doubtless agree.
Cyclist v alligator
When is a log not a log? When it's an alligator.
The second alligator video on this page is also worth a watch, if only for the timeless observation: "You were just all up in my cornflakes, buddy."
Skunks v cyclist
Finally, let's end on a positive note. Skunks love cyclists. Absolutely love us. Who knew?


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The Slick 4316 Magneto is very easy to time. Remove the three screws that hold on the spark plug wire housing block. On the magneto housing block you will notice
two raised letters, L for left and R for right. Using your magneto timing pin or a
3/32" pop rivet, inset it into the hole marked "R". Rotate the mag drive coupling on the front of the mag in a CCW (counterclockwise) rotation until the pin drops in the
mag timing hole. When complete, the magneto is somewhat timed.
With the right front cylinder at 28° degrees (2180cc) BTDC (before top dead center), mate the mag to the engine. Take your mag timing device and hook up to the P lead on the magneto. Rotate mag until your timing device gives you a "Timed" indication.
Remember to remove the timing pin. Rotate the engine through now for a final check. You should hear a snap close to TDC. The magneto will fire between 3° degrees BTDC and 0° degrees depending upon where the engine was initially timed at (28° or 25° degrees BTDC).
Note: A standard battery ignition switch will not work with a magneto. A magneto runs when the circuit is open. It turns off when the circuit is closed.
Note: The use of a magneto gasket between the mag and the accessory case is recommended to prevent direct heat transfer between the engine and the mag.
Note: Always use one or more cold air blast tubes to the magneto. It has a maximum operating temperature of about 190° F.
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You've worked hard. You're ready for your forever home and quiet evening breezes, rich community amenities and the lifestyle you've always dreamed of….come enjoy all that and more at Oakton at Terramor. Van Daele Homes is proud to introduce you to Oakton, a new age-exclusive 55+ neighborhood of single-family homes located in the master-planned community of Terramor, the Temescal Valley's newest destination for active adult living. Located in the picturesque Temescal Valley of Riverside County, Oakton at Terramor is surrounded by amazing hillside topography, incredible, expansive views of the beautiful Cleveland National Forest (per plan), and is accompanied by rich amenities including five start resort-inspired recreation centers and miles of walking trails and paseos. Oakton is a graceful hillside enclave of just 83 residences designed with you and the lifestyle you've earned in mind. These impressive residences provide three spacious new home designs ranging from 2,485 to 3,207 square feet, with 2 to 4 bedrooms and up 4 baths. Each single-story residence includes Van Daele's signature indoor/outdoor California Room, second floor options for additional entertaining and living spaces, as well as an extensive menu of home customization choices including Guest Suites (per plan), Golf Cart Garages, Wet Bars, Dens and much more!Read Less
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Our story is different from most homebuilders. We are not a national, publicly held corporation led by a Wall Street management team living on the other side of the country. Instead, Van Daele Homes is a family owned home building company located in California. Our management team is comprised of Van Daele family members as well as some of the most respected and experienced homebuilding professionals in the industry. Together, since 1987 we have created exceptional new home communities for more than 15,000 families.
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Wildlands celebrates Arbor Week with partners
National Arbor Week is celebrated on 1 – 7 September and is an opportunity for all South Africans to plant indigenous trees in support of a sustainable future.
Arbor Day originated in Nebraska in the United States of America in the 1870s. On 4 January 1872, J.Sterling Morton, a journalist, proposed a tree-planting holiday to be called "Arbor Day" at a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture. The date was set for 10 April 1872. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. During the 1870s, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day.
Historically, South Africa has not had a culture of tree planting and it was not until the 1970s that a real need to promote tree planting was recognised. The concept of a National Arbor Day ensued from the 1973 Green Heritage Campaign. Following requests from various bodies, the then Department of Forestry obtained approval in 1982 to establish National Arbor Day that has been in place countrywide since 1983. In 1996, the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry extended Arbor Day from one day to one week.
Arbor Week encapsulates the vision of Wildlands and also brings one of their core projects, "Trees for Life" under the spotlight.
Trees for Life was born in 2004 and after 10 years has expanded into 70 communities and sees the planting of over 1 000 000 trees per annum. The 8000 community members involved in the project are referred to as Tree-preneurs and exchange their trees with Wildlands for livelihood support items such us school fees, groceries, solar panels, Jojo tanks and bicycles.
ACSA, a loyal donor to the environmental NPO, celebrated their 21 year anniversary by planting 21 indigenous trees near King Shaka International Airport.
Representatives from Tongaat Hulett Development, DEA NRM (Department of Environmental Affairs – Natural Resource Management), eThekwini Municipality and Wildlands gathered to celebrate the start of a new restoration team which will be based in Cornubia (KZN) and also planted 30 trees to mark the occasion.
Mutual and Federal also got involved in the theme of the week and donated 70 trees to Hayfields Primary School in Pietermaritzburg. Wildlands staff did a presentation to the school children about indigenous trees and how to take care of them, as well as assisted the children in planting the trees.
Clinique and Estee Lauder also decided to incorporate their annual "KZN Do it Day" into Arbor Week and their 15 staff volunteers planted 107 indigenous trees with Wildlands at Paradise Valley. "Today was so special," said Anna Carlier of Clinique, "not only did we get to make a difference we got to meet the local Tree-preneurs and hear the stories behind the trees they nurtured and we planted."
Uthungulu District held a large scale Arbor Event in partnership with uThungulu District Municiplaity, Ntambanana Municipality, Edtea (Economic development, tourism and environmental affairs) the Province of KZN, Daff (Department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries), RBCT (Richards Bay Coal terminal), Foskor and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
Wildlands donated 150 indigenous trees to this event, which were distributed throughout local schools in the uThungulu district. The department of agriculture, forestry and fisheries donated 400 trees which were distributed throughout households in Macekane, 2 trees per household (one indigenous tree and one fruit tree). Companies that form part of the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone also got involved in the uThungulu Arbor Week celebrations, while Foskor planted trees as part of a carbon sequestration model, which describes long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to either mitigate or defer global warming and avoid climate change.
MTN and Aqua Online volunteers also got into the spirit of Arbor Week and partnered with Wildlands and 6 local schools (Mkhambi Primary, Kutemela Molefi Primary, Cullinan, Bosckop Primary, Lesedi Secondary and Wozanibone Secondary) by sponsoring and planting 1000 indigenous trees, all grown by local Tree-preneurs. This specific planting activity was inspired by MTN who decided to look at how much CO2 was created through staff travel, logistics, screen time, printing, social media etc, and made a decision to plant trees to offset the sum of CO2.
"The passion of sharing knowledge around indigenous trees, planting trees and ultimately contributing to the mitigation of climate change is intensified during a week like this," says Wildlands CEO Dr Andrew Venter. "For us at Wildlands a week like this simply serves as inspiration and motivation to keep doing what we do best – cleaning and greening communities, working towards a sustainable future for all."


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Martins and Leao make their mark but Kanga is the star – the Ligue 1 Performance Index
Angers striker Wilfried Kanga bounced back from disappointment in the most impressive way possible at the weekend, scoring twice as he led his side to a stunning 2-1 success away to in-form Strasbourg.
He silenced the notoriously noisy Stade de la Meinau with an accurate first-half header to give his side the lead and after the break added a second with a shot into the corner.
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His contribution was such that he finished the weekend with the highest score on the Opta Performance Index, which measures the performance of each player in Ligue 1 and offers them a mark out of 100.
The 20-year-old forward earned a mark of 98.2 for scoring his first goals of the season – and the first he has ever mustered in the top flight.
After the game, the Paris Saint-Germain academy product admitted he was spurred on by missing a succession of opportunities a week earlier as Angers edged Dijon 1-0 in a vital clash.
"I was really annoyed but everyone kept my spirits up in the dressing room," he said, reflecting on the previous week's disappointment.
"This week at training, I was always really on edge, I was obsessed with scoring goals!"
And his hard work paid off as he proved the league's outstanding player, running out ahead of Sanjin Prcic, who was a direct opponent at the weekend.
The Bosnia international midfielder belatedly got a goal back for Strasbourg in that loss, firing through a forest of legs to give Racing late hope, but it was also his shrewd use of the ball in the midfield that gave him a score of 96.8.
Completing the podium is Sada Thioub, who leads a flood of Nimes players in the Top 10 after they staged an incredible comeback to beat Nantes 4-2 on an afternoon upon which their hosts were mourning the passing of Emiliano Sala.
It was a game that had started so positively for Vahid Halilhodzic's side as Kalifa Coulibaly, who finished 10th on the Ranking this week, gave them the lead with a powerful header. Although they added another, Nimes showed how formidable they can be offensively after the break.
Thioub was the man who was their most dangerous performer after coming on in the 61st minute.
After Nimes had drawn level, he played a critical role as Jordan Ferri put the guests ahead at the second attempt before going on a super solo raid late on to wrap the game up.
Ferri and Antonin Bobichon, who got the equaliser with an outrageous looping effort from the edge of the box, also finished in the Top 5, while Baptiste Guillaume snuck into ninth after scoring Nimes' opener.
Elsewhere, Lille wunderkind Rafael Leao continued his stunning form against Guingamp. The 18-year-old scored his fifth goal in six Ligue 1 games by opening the scoring early in the second half, firing home from the penalty spot against being set up by Nicolas Pepe. Earlier, he had hit the post.
Another man in red-hot form is Gelson Martins and it was little surprise to see the Monaco star in the Top 10. He got his first goal for the club in a 2-2 draw against Montpellier and also played a major hand in setting up Radamel Falcao's late strike, which seemed to have won his side the game.
Rounding out the top performers this week is Rennes forward Mbaye Niang, who grabbed the opening goal as Rennes thumped Saint-Etienne 3-0 on Sunday in a vital clash for the European spots.
Saint-Etienne will try to bounce back next weekend when they face PSG in the weekend's showcase match, while other highlights including Lyon's hosting of Guingamp, Nantes' trip to Monaco and Lille against Montpellier at Stade Pierre Mauroy.


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Dress your event for beautiful success with shiny and shimmery accents. Add an ethereal touch to proms, weddings, and fancy affairs with Silver Faceted Bead Candle Ring. This faceted beaded ring is ideal for accenting candles, glass vases, and more. Bend it to your will and make your event shimmer with shine.
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Do you know where your food comes from?
The easy answers are "farms" or "the store". How about some products in your home, things you use in everyday living, like water bottles – do you know what materials they're made of?
Unless you are a fully self-sufficient farmer – growing all of your own food and raising your own animals – chances are you've eaten or you own something that's made of corn or soybeans. Furthermore, there's a good chance that those foods and other items are made using corn and soybeans that were grown in Middle America, namely, North Central Iowa.
This past weekend, I was one of several bloggers that took part in Harvest Tour 2012. We and our families were brought out to Franklin County, Iowa, in the north-central part of the state, to see firsthand how the agricultural businesses there operate; to meet the farmers who keep the businesses and the farms going; and to get a better understanding of the important role rural America plays in our country's history and progress.
In the coming days, I will be sharing stories and photos of my experience on Harvest Tour 2012. Until then, would you believe this mug is made from 100% corn?!
My family's trip to Harvest Tour 2012 in Franklin County, Iowa, was sponsored by Franklin County Farm Bureau, Latham Hi-Tech Seeds, and Franklin County Tourism. All words, thoughts, and opinions, as always, are my own.


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Takeaways From Peach Jam 2018
July 25, 2018
The college basketball world was concentrated in North Augusta, South Carolina for the week and they were treated to close games, great players, and a great atmosphere. Even Coach Wyking Jones, David Grace, and Marty Wilson enjoyed some of the better company South Carolina had to offer.
There were four teams with 2019 Cal recruits playing on them and here are the takeaways from each team.
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2019 big Drew Timme dominated the competition by averaging 16.
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Nine Out of 10 Entrepreneurs say they Waited too Long to Hire First Employee
Although often stereotyped as society's fast-movers and risk takers, the majority of entrepreneurs admit they waited too long to hire their first employee, new research* from Paymentsense reveals.
Approaching nine in 10 SME owners (85%) said they should have moved more swiftly to bring in employee number one, with two-thirds (65%) reporting they should have hired three months earlier, and a further 16% thinking that they left it six months too late.
The top reason for this hesitancy to hire was nerves around management responsibility (63%), followed by being responsible for another person's livelihood (21%) and fear of employing the wrong person (18%). Only 8% were put off by the prospect of paying a salary early on in the life of their business. The research showed that the average entrepreneur hires their first staff member after six-and-a-half months of trading.
Over a quarter (26%) made their first hire because of a significant new business win. This growth mindset was also reflected in the expertise they most needed to bring into the business at the time. More than a fifth (23%) said they hired to bring in more sales skills, 22% wanted operational support and 19% sought marketing support.
Small business leader and expert Carl Reader, said:
"From my own experience, and the experience of helping thousands of businesses, hiring the first employee is a step that takes any self employed person from owning a job to owning a business. In every business that I am now involved in, I plan for an employee to be recruited once the concept has been proven, but before customers are taken on board – so, within the first couple of months maximum. Entrepreneurs are great at coming up with big ideas, but ultimately they tend to become the bottleneck for the business if they don't let go in the early days. Also, it's always far more fulfilling to work as part of a team!"
Guy Moreve, CMO at Paymentsense said:
"Knowing when to hire your first employee is difficult for every business founder. It's not a decision to be taken lightly, and clearly comes with an element of risk. However, it is also an essential step to realizing business growth, so it's surprising to see that many entrepreneurs are delaying to make a decision.
"Considering that over half of new UK businesses don't make it to five years of trading, every week, or even month of hesitation over that crucial first hire could have a huge impact on the growth of the enterprise. Our quick guide to hiring your first employee – is a great starting point for any SME owner looking to take the next step."
Top reasons why entrepreneurs hesitate to hire their first employee
- Nervous about the management responsibility – 63%
- Nervous of being responsible for another person's livelihood – 21%
- Nervous of hiring the wrong person – 18%
- Nervous about giving up responsibility to somebody else – 10%
- Didn't want to start paying a salary too early on in the life of my business – 8%
- Put off by the extra administrative work it would entail – 5%
- Didn't know where to start from or how to hire them – 2%


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The Time I Was Told to Burn for the Good of the Company
Back when I was working my terrible receptionist job, I learned a lot about corporate culture. Namely, that nobody gives a single shit about you unless you somehow bring in lots and lots of money.
There were several low moments for me. One time, one of the salesmen on the floor lectured me at length for "not doing enough with my life" and told me my self-esteem sucked. I hardly knew him at all. Another time a crazy man came in through the door and blew past the reception desk. I was told to physically chase him down and tackle him, which I refused to do. At 5'0″, I didn't get paid nearly enough to risk my life trying to trip up a crazy person who was possibly armed.
But one of the worst was when there was a fire in the building. Not a drill, but an actual fire, at least as far as we knew at the time. The alarm went off, and I gathered up my purse to begin evacuating with the others. My boss told me put my things down, stay put, and keep answering the phone (despite the fact that the alarm was so loud that it was impossible to hear who was calling). A missed call could mean a missed sale. He told me that there probably wasn't a real fire anyway, so I should just keep doing my job. He stood over me as the rest of the employees filed out the door, watching me answer calls in vain, shouting, "I'm sorry, I can't hear you!" as the phone rang again and again. He finally left with the others, telling me to keep manning the phone unless I saw smoke.
As soon as he fled out of the door, I ran to a different exit, fearful that I was going to be burned alive on the 37th floor. I headed to the stairwell, and hoped he wouldn't turn around and see me. He didn't. I headed to a local cafe after reaching the lobby, and continued to hide from my coworkers. It turned out the fire was real, but small, and not on our floor.
After we finally got the all clear, I tried to run up first. My boss found me still at my desk, answering calls. As far as he knew, I stayed at my post. He gave me a little nod, perhaps impressed that I was willing to risk my life for the good of the company.
I hope to never work in a corporate office ever again.
The Time I Hated Citibike
So, I became a member of Citibike, the bike-share system launched in NYC in May, fairly early on. I wasn't one of the people with a little blue key fob the first week, but I was there by the third. And I'm here to tell you why I don't much like it.
Some of this is probably unfair, and I'm sure many of my complaints are shared by just about every big city bike-share system in the world. But still, I can't say I'm not disappointed. When I first heard about Citibike, I got pretty excited since I have a long walk to a subway hub, and I thought bikes could become a part of my daily commute. Or I could just use it to help me run errands after work. Alas, it's not as easy as it sounds.
The system works roughly like this: You have an annual membership (around $100) that allows you to use a key fob to unlock any bike in the city. You then have 45 minutes to ride it to your destination, and you must park it at another bike dock before time is up, or get charged some pretty outrageous fees. For those who buy only a day or week bike pass, the time limit is reduced to 30 minutes. In NYC, this is theoretically not a difficult hurdle since the bike racks are practically everywhere. Well, except for where you need to go.
Oddly, there are very few racks on the far East and West of Manhattan, where you would think the demand would be high because of the dedicated (and therefore more safe) bike lanes that run along the edges of the island and give you fantastic river views. But nope, all the racks are at least 5 blocks from the edge, forcing you to grab a bike and ride through NYC traffic to reach these oases.
And NYC traffic is terrifying. I've now ridden through it several times, and I immediately get panicky and sweaty, my heart pounding hard enough to cause ripples in my shirt. Many streets are one-way, and have no bike lane, and vehicles will not hesitate to honk and narrowly swerve around you. You are constantly scanning the cars parked to your right, hoping against hope that someone isn't about to open a door and clothesline you to DEATH. Seeing brake lights is a good indication that a door is about to open, but not always. Pedestrians also couldn't give less of a shit about you, and will cross directly in front of your path even if you have a green light. Nobody looks. Nobody pays attention.
I have never been so aware of traffic as when I'm on a Citibike.
The bikes themselves are also insanely heavy at about 45 lbs. apiece. For someone who is 5'0″, this makes for an ungainly wobbling ride through hot, crowded streets. To unlock the bike from a dock, you have to physically lift up the bike and remove it from the magnetic lock, which is a task I struggle with mightily. I have such problems docking and undocking the damn things that often a bystander will do it for me out of pity. The small baskets on the front of the bikes have bungee cords to hold your belongings, but I find they're still too small for my purse (though to be fair, my purse is the size of my entire torso).
But my biggest gripe with Citibike is the docking situation. There is an app for the system that is supposed to tell you how many docks are free (and therefore able to be parked in) in a given location, but in practice, the numbers are wildly inaccurate. Every time I have tried to park near my apartment, the docks are all full, no matter that the app told me that there were five parking spots. I then ride another five minutes to another dock, now not very close at all to my apartment, which is ALSO full, though the app assured me that seven delicious parking spots were ready and waiting. Upon arriving at my THIRD dock, I find not only zero parking spaces (the app said there were nine), but also two other worried-looking Citibike riders circling around, fruitlessly seeking a place to leave their bikes. One rider, fed up with the system, just left their bike by the docks and threw up his hands in disgust. Doing this will automatically charge your credit card $1000, so finding a dock, and finding it QUICKLY (before your 45 minutes are up) is imperative.
On three separate occasions, I have had to go to four different docks before finally finding a parking space, and frantically shoving your bike into a dock is a race against time. Often, another bike is racing towards the same one empty parking spot, and it is survival of the fittest. I have had to ride aimlessly around Manhattan for 30 minutes searching for spots at 1 in the morning. I then have a long walk in the dark to actually get to my apartment. It would have been faster to simply ride the subway and walk in the first place. Also, a few times, docks have been "closed for rebooting" or simply closed indefinitely, the shiny bikes glittering in the sun, but ultimately useless.
Despite the fact that I have paid for a year's worth of this system, I plan on walking from now on. It's simply not worth the stress of both the streets and the docks. Of course, this could all be remedied if I just spent $200 or so on my own bike and parked it at my apartment, but then it would probably get stolen. NYC bike thieves seem to be second to none. Also, I am supremely lazy. So there.
The Time I Had a Rogue Hair
So yeah, everybody gets these. If you haven't found one on your own body, you simply haven't been looking hard enough, and it's probably at least six inches long by now. SEARCH THYSELF.
I remember discovering mine for the first time, growing out of the right side of my abdomen like it fucking belonged there. It looked like it came off Gandalf's head (the White, not the Grey), several inches long and as glossy as a unicorn's mane. I plucked it with horror, only to have it grow back again and again, the thin strand as white as purely driven snow. Now I monitor the spot with grim vengeance, razing the area as soon as it pokes it's tiny silky head out of my stomach.
I remember a girl in my class in college who had a massive two-inch black hair emerging from her chin, like Satan's own pube. I couldn't understand how she had never noticed it before, but it became more clear as I watched her glance in the mirror in the bathroom. She always angled her head in such a way that she never saw the offending hair curling in the breeze. My God, had nobody ever told her? I didn't know how to approach that situation since we were merely acquaintances, and she soon ceased coming to class altogether. Had she been strangled by her rogue hair in the night? Perhaps she looked on it fondly, stroking it gently before drifting off to sleep each night. I will never know.
The Time a Hurricane Hit New York City
Photo taken from my bedroom the evening of Tuesday, October 30th.
Well, hello there.
This week has been crazy for much of the Eastern seaboard, and I myself only got power Friday evening. As a resident of lower Manhattan, this week hasn't been kind, but it's been much better than those who reside in Staten Island, or Breezy Point, or pretty much all of New Jersey. I consider myself lucky to only be lacking heat and hot water, though it has gotten pretty chilly in my apartment. I went out and bought an electric blanket yesterday to keep myself warm, and promptly managed to overheat myself so badly that it felt like I had a fever. I will be lowering the setting tonight.
My office has been closed all this week, and I left lower Manhattan on Wednesday to stay with some relatives uptown on the Upper East Side. They thankfully had all the modern amenities I had taken for granted for so long, and that first hot shower was pure bliss. I came back downtown on Saturday, and threw away the contents of my fridge and freezer, and am now sitting pretty. However, even across the street from me, there are those who lack power. Management in Stuyvesant Town has set up heating centers for those stuck in the cold, but considering that many of the elevators are not operational, the elderly often can't get downstairs (or back up) to warm up. Paramedics visited my building yesterday, and hiked all the way to the seventh floor before carrying someone back down to a waiting stretcher.
For much of this week, downtown Manhattan was downright surreal, which The Daily Show addressed ("See, there's two types of folks still down here in no-juice town. People with machetes, and dead people without machetes.").
While downtown seemed full of desperation, uptown was having business as usual. In a restaurant Tuesday night just beyond the line between the haves and the have-nots, it was clear at a glance who had ventured from downtown, and who was local. Uptowners had their makeup done in nice clothing, while the downtowners wandered in, dirty, exhausted, and laden with backpacks and grocery bags. I lined up to use a pay phone on Tuesday to call my parents, and realized I had forgotten how to use one. Did I put in quarters before or after dialing? Nobody behind me in line could remember either.
Car trapped under a piece of the East-side pier, 20th Street at the 20th Street Loop, Stuyvesant Town, Manhattan, Tuesday, October 30th.
There are countless acts of kindness documented online, as well as many instances of unscrupulous people trying to take advantage of those who may have lost everything. Many of my coworkers have suffered terribly with flooded homes, destroyed cars, and sick children in a disaster area that lacked an open hospital. Things are still dire in many parts of New York and New Jersey, though massive amounts of volunteers have been dispatched to the hardest-hit regions.
For some, life will never return to the way it once was, but I hope for a speedy recovery to whatever the new normal becomes.


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Climb Newcastle News: November Boot Demos
We're running 3 boot demos this November with Boreal, Scarpa and Five Ten.
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Apartment for sale in Los Arqueros, Benahavís
- Built121 m2
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This brand-new apartment is situated in one of the best areas of Marbella. The residential complex has a natural charm with stunning sea and golf views, wide tree-lined streets and beautiful gardens. The private estate benefits from 24-hour security, a large communal pool and tropical gardens with a spectacular main entrance. Prices from 295.000euros for two and three bedroom apartments.
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The Stafford London
London, United Kingdom
How about enhancing your hotel stay with tailored benefits ?
16-18 St James's Place, London, United Kingdom
How about enhancing your hotel stay with tailored benefits ?
A handsome London establishment, gracefully updated for the 21st century: a place bedecked in the accoutrements of English gentry, with a countryside chic feel in the middle of the city. This is The Stafford.
Exposed wooden beams, fireplaces, a cobbled courtyard and three-hundred-year-old residences: the Stafford's a beguiling English institution, but don't mistake history for stuffiness, or this hotel for a faded rose. Rosendale Design have ensured that each space is fresh, with sophisticated touches and period accents; an atmosphere that finds its fullest realisation in The Game Bird, beloved epicurean destination that serves award-winning contemporary British fare. There's fun and whimsy to be had, too, in the American Bar festooned with memorabilia.
Join "Le Club"As from your first booking
- Best available rates
- Your dedicated GEM, a personal assistant to accompany you before and throughout your stay
- Your Grand Luxury App, a concierge service inside your pocket
To discover your benefits :
What makes the hotel special
- The beautiful, flower-basket-filled cobblestone mews courtyard
- The head of concierge, Frank Laino, was voted 'Best Concierge in the World' a formidable four times
- Great British fare at The Game Bird
Our selection of rooms and suites
Rooms and Suites
Classic Queen Room
24 sq.m / 258 sq.ft, View: St James - Location: Main Building - Bathtub in all rooms, shower in some roomsBook
Classic King Room
25 sq.m / 269 sq.ft, View: St James - Location: Main Building - Bathtub in all rooms, shower in some roomsBook
Deluxe King Room
30 sq.m / 323 sq.ft, View: St James - Location: Main Building - Bathtub in all rooms, shower in some rooms, Balcony or Terrace in some roomsBook
Carriage House Room
40 sq.m / 431 sq.ft, View: Courtyard - Location: Carriage House - Bathtub only, Balcony or Terrace in all roomsBook
Junior Suite Main House
36 sq.m / 388 sq.ft, View: St James - Location: Main Building - Bathtub in all rooms, shower in some roomsBook
Mews Junior Suite
38 sq.m / 409 sq.ft, View: St James/Courtyard - Location: Mews Building - Bathtub and shower in all rooms, Balcony or Terrace in some roomsBook
Master Suite Main House
55 sq.m / 592 sq.ft, View: St James - Location: Main Building - Bathtub in all rooms, shower in some roomsBook
Carriage House Junior Suite
63 sq.m / 678 sq.ft, View: Courtyard - Location: Carriage House - Bathtub only, Balcony or Terrace in all roomsBook
Mews Master Suite
59 sq.m / 635 sq.ft, View: Courtyard - Location: Mews Building - Bathtub and shower in all rooms, Balcony or Terrace in some roomsBook
104 sq.m / 1119 sq.ft, View: London skyline - Location: Mews Building - Bathtub and shower in all rooms, Balcony or Terrace in all roomsBook
The Gatehouse (One Bedroom Suite)
80 sq.m / 861 sq.ft, View: Courtyard - Location: Carriage House - Bathtub and shower in all roomsBook
The Gatehouse (Two Bedroom Suite)
112 sq.m / 1205 sq.ft, View: Courtyard - Location: Carriage House - Bathtub and shower in all roomsBook
Hotel Information
Practical information
16-18 St James's Place , London
Public areas : free
In room : free
Children policy
Children are welcome
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in : 3 pm
Check-out : noon
Transportation and transfers
Transfer : subject to supplement
Smoking policy
Non-smoking public spaces
Smoking rooms : available
107 rooms and suites
In-room amenities: iPod dock, flatscreen TV, in-room safe, minibar, coffee / tea making facilities, complimentary newspaper daily, Floris bathroom products
Always included in this hotel
Complimentary Internet
Welcome gift
Complimentary Mineral Water in the room upon arrival
Available services
Air conditioned hotel
Laundry service
Concierge service
Business center
Small dogs allowed
Car park / valet service : £70 per day
Restaurants and bar options
The Game Bird (Gastronomic restaurant: local specialties cuisine, Bar, Breakfast, Afternoon tea, Light meals)
American Bar (Restaurant: English cuisine, Bar, Breakfast, Light meals)
The Lounge (Breakfast, Afternoon tea, Light meals)
Continental breakfast: £26
English breakfast: £32
Buffet breakfast: £32
Spa & Leisure
Fitness center
Feedback (32)
a home away from home, since 20 years my favorite hotel in London
Very god, charming and our "home" when in London. Have stayed there more than 10 times over the last 25 years.
We love it -- pretty much always stay there when we are in London.
This hotel is what all hotels should aspire to. It is a gem of a country hotel in the heart of the city. It has everything you need in a modern hotel but without losing the charm of yesteryear.
Amazing. Especially beautiful at Christmas. Staff is lovely, courteous and efficient. We love it here and would recommend it to anyone. Can't wait to go back.
By upgrading the restaurant, you have fixed the last weak link in the Stafford's customer experience. Benoit Prevost's American Bar has long set the standard for efficient and gracious service. Now Game Bird equals the quality the welcome and provides exciting cuisine. Luca is a distinguished and caring manager. You have a good team.
Excellent hotel in a great location. Wonderful service and extremely helpful and courteous staff at all levels. Will most definitely return.
Wonderful experience all around. Hotel was lovely and staff were excellent, even helping me get a prescription in London that I forgot to bring. Would love to stay there again.
It is a graciously elegant, comfortable hotel staffed by incredibly lovely people - would not want to stay anywhere else in London.
The Stafford is a lovely well located hotel. The best part is the staff. Unfailingly happy and friendly while also being gracious and efficient. Clearly well-trained and enjoy their jobs.
I've stayed at the Stafford many times over the past 15 years while on business trips. The hotel staff is always fantastic and the hotel is clean and comfortable. I have 3 rooms booked in July for my wife and I, our children and my parents for a holiday. Can't wait to be back.
It's an excellent hotel in a wonderful neighborhood and the quality of the service is outstanding.
My first choice in London since years, I visit the bar every time when I am in London, it depends not on staying in the hotel.
A very beautiful hotel with lots of charm and very friendly staff. The rooms are comfortable and clean and the hotel's location is perfect, so as the breakfast and service.
Excellent hotel where you feel at home. Friendly and efficient staff. Almost like a private club. The hotel is a definitive "come back"
An excellent hotel, I will definitely return. Friendly and helpful staff, I felt welcomed at all times.
A hidden gem in the heart of London. Fantastic service at every level.
I have stayed several times the last 10 years and have always been met by Stafford's very welcoming, nice and professional staff. Some of them having been there for a long time which adds to the feeling of "coming home". The refurbishment made some years ago adds to the good experience.
The Stafford Hotel creates the atmosphere of a small country house hotel in the heart of London. This is done predominantly by the wonderful staff who are attentive, efficient and friendly. The public areas of the hotel are very welcoming and very atmospheric at Christmas. Service in all aspects - dining, reception, concierge and housekeeping is exemplary
Staff were FABULOUS. They even had a sweater repaired for me in an hour and saved us from missing our cruise with phone calls to the company organising it. They are an A staff and made our hotel stay! Would definitely stay there again. Location was quite nice as well.
perfect - and I got a very nice upgrade - I have stayed at the Stafford for the past 30 years and I love the hotel - like the motto - nice to be home.
Excellent hotel in a great location, very stylish.
Very comfortable and excellent staff.
Great hotel, very comfortable, exceptional staff, beautiful rooms, very convenient location.Food does match the quality of the rest of the hotel.
very nice hotel, good value
It is a unique historic hotel in a very appealing location. We had a super quiet and comfortable room on the old stables. We'd come back very readily
This is a wonderful hotel and the staff is amazing. We were especially impressed with our concierge
We absolutely loved staying at the Stafford. The employees were fantastic. We cannot wait for our next visit.
Excellent hotel, lovely public areas, top of the line staff in terms of friendliness, efficiency and assistance.
I love the Stafford! :-)
I will be back at the Stafford next year. My wife and I have stayed at a number of London hotels over the years but the Stafford is our hotel of choice in London. Courteous and knowledgeable staff, excellent facilities and ideal location make the choice an easy one!!
It's a very good hotel but was once great! I'd go back again as I really like the concierge and the overall experience, the food quality in restaurant has dipped. The American bar Is still very good
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One Health Seminar Series Presents Faculty Forum 'What One Health Means to Me'
Oct 22, 2018
By Michelle Glitzer '20, marketing and communications intern
Faculty from a broad range of disciplines will discuss what One Health means to them at Delaware Valley University on Tuesday, Oct. 30. This event, which is registered as part of One Health Day, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building auditorium. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. Guests do not need to register in advance.
An open faculty forum will explore the diversity of One Health dynamics on the DelVal campus and in the local community. Guests will learn more about connections and concerns that impact their personal and professional lives and discuss ways to improve the effectiveness of efforts to address the most pressing issues. The event will be moderated by Dr. Alicia Shenko.
Panelists include:
Dr. Tanya Casas – Dean of the School of Business and Humanities
Bill Viel – Co-Chair of the Department of Business and Information Management
Dr. David Snyder – Professor of History and Academic Co-Director of Graduate Policy Studies
Dr. Sarah Dohle – Assistant Professor of Plant Science
John Urbanchuk – Chair of the Department of Agribusiness
Kim Johnston –Instructor of Biology
Dr. Karen Schramm – Professor of English
Dennis Livrone –Landscape Architecture and Environmental Sciences Faculty
Dr. Alicia Shenko – Assistant Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Conservation
The presentation is being sponsored by the University's One Health Working Group. This is a registered One Health Day event. For more information, please visit, onehealthplatform.com/content/faculty-forum-what-one-health-means-me.
About One Health
One Health is a multi-disciplinary approach that works locally, regionally, nationally and globally to attain optimal well-being for people and society, the environment and plants, and animals. Together, the three major components make up the One Health triad, and the well-being of each is inextricably linked to the others in the triad. For a complete list of the Fall 2018 One Health Seminar Series events, please visit delval.edu/onehealth.