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19th Century British Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada
28 Jun 2013 - 06 Oct 2013
Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
The "golden age" of British photography – from the mid-1830s to 1900 – saw a flowering of photographic production that captured an astonishing variety of subjects and activities. From the early photographic inventions of William Henry Fox Talbot or Julia Margaret Cameron's sensuous and Romantic portraits to the glimpses of the harsh realities of urban life in the photographs of Thomas Annan and the lush pastoral scenes of Peter Henry Emerson, many photographs produced during the second half of the 19th century in Britain are now regarded as masterpieces in the history of the medium.
Curated by Lori Pauli, Associate Curator, Photographs, this exhibition features images by some of the medium's earliest practitioners including William Henry Fox Talbot, Hill and Adamson, O.G. Rejlander, Anna Atkins, Julia Margaret Cameron, Edward Muybridge and Frederick Evans.
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The Haystack(detail), April 1844
Salted paper print, 19 x 22.9 cm; image: 16.4 x 21 cm
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SURE-HANDED Duck and pork belly over egg noodles at Boda.
An eclectic collection of flavors animates the Miang Kum — a useful amuse-bouche with which to jumpstart your palate. Single betel leaves hold an eat-in-one-bite pile of diced pummelo, toasted coconut, shrimp, and shallots. In Thailand Miang Kum often comes as folded up little bundles on a stick, but we liked the presentation at Boda, which lets you see the ingredients as you cradle them up to your mouth. The bitterness of the fruit and leaf mixes with the sweet dressing and coconut and the sharp onion. It's terrific and unfamiliar — exactly the combination Boda wants to achieve.
Most of Boda's small plates were pleasing, if not all so unfamiliar. Among the best were seven little fried quail eggs, which delivered a shot of hot, creamy yolk spotted with scallion, with just a little crunch of crisp fried-egg. Jalapeno stuffed with ground pork were grilled just long enough to moderate the heat and add a delicious salty-smoke. Bacon-wrapped skewers of asparagus and dates were more familiar — the date version elevated by the use of fruit which had not yet ripened into a sweet mush. A beef skewer was tender and sweet due to a long marinade, but revealed a bit of heat as you reach the chewier interior. Better still is the meltingly soft Thai sausage, infused with lemongrass and served with a sour relish. A plate of steamed vegetables offers the chance to make your own little stuffed cabbage filled with a creamy, peppery relish.
While pork belly has become common on menus, you never encounter it quite as you do in a sour Goi Moo salad. Rather than cook the fatty meat to a crunch or slowly until it's completely fall-apart tender, Boda lets you confront the meat's essential fatty chewiness — contrasted with the crisp fresh romaine you scoop it up on, and the sour, limey, fishy sauce. A fiddlehead salad with noodles was all spice, lime, and fish sauce, with little sugar added to accommodate American palates.
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Cerulean Warbler 90-Day Petition Finding
What is the cerulean warbler?
The cerulean warbler is a small, migratory bird that is named for the blue color of the male. It eats mostly insects and feeds in the mid and upper branches of tall trees. The cerulean is found in woodlands of the eastern United States, both in uplands, wetlands, and on mountainsides - but always associated with mature forests with canopy gaps and complex canopy structure, and often with very large, tall trees.
2. Why are we concerned about the cerulean warbler?
The cerulean warbler population has apparently declined. However, we do not have reliable population monitoring data across its range so its population status and recent population trend are not clear. Based on data from portions of its range, we do know that cerulean numbers and range have increased in some areas and declined in others. Additionally, current threats to its habitat within the heart of its breeding range have brought concern for the cerulean to the forefront.
Overarching the concerns for cerulean warblers because of population declines and habitat threats is that the fact that there is much that we do not know about this bird.
What are the threats to the cerulean warbler?
Cerulean warblers breed in the eastern U.S. and Canada, then migrate to and winter in South America. All the habitats ceruleans use throughout the year (i.e., breeding, migratory, and wintering habitats) are threatened by loss and degradation.
Across the species' historical breeding range, vast acreages of forest have been cleared and replaced with cities, suburbs, farms, and roads. Remaining forests are often fragmented into small tracts that are not suitable nesting sites for ceruleans. Larger tracts of forests in the eastern U.S. may not be managed to provide the interspersion of large trees and openings that are believed to create suitable nesting habitat. Additionally, mountaintop removal mining, a method of mining coal by removing the tops of mountains and placing the overburden in stream valleys, has the potential to destroy large acreages of suitable breeding habitat. Unfortunately, the area of the country with the highest density of ceruleans is also in a coal-mining region where mountaintop removal mining is practiced.
We know little about the migratory habitat needs of ceruleans as they fly to and from the U.S. and South America. We do know that much of the forest along the migration route has been cleared. We also know that as they migrate back and forth across the Gulf of Mexico they frequently encounter strong winds and storms and thus need cover for resting soon after they arrive on land. Many woodlots near the coasts have been lost due to development and coastal erosion, so many former resting areas may no longer exist.
Cerulean warblers have been observed in the canopy and along the edges of broad-leaved, evergreen forests and woodlands at middle and lower elevations on the east slopes of the Andes Mountains from Columbia to Peru, and Venezuela. These areas are being converted from native forest to pastures and farms.
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4. Why are we publishing a 90-day finding?
Under the ESA, anyone can petition the Service to list a species and revise critical habitat. The 90-day finding is the first step in processing a petition. The Service received a petition to list the cerulean warbler on October 31, 2000. The petition, which was sent by the Southern Environmental Law Center, was signed by 28 various organizations. The petition asked the Service to list the cerulean warbler as threatened and to designate critical habitat. The petitioners contend that the most immediate threat to the species is the loss of habitat, including fragmentation of its woodland breeding habitat due to logging, lack of mature forests and floodplain forests, and loss of winter habitat in South America. The petition noted a rangewide decline of cerulean warbler populations of about 70 percent since 1966.
5. We received the petition in late 2000; why are we processing it now?
The petition was received on October 31, 2000. Because of funding shortfalls, the Service was unable to process listing petitions at that time. The petitioners received notice that the Service could not address the petition at that time and informing them that we were already reviewing a status assessment contracted by the Service and completed in April 2000 by Paul Hamel, U.S. Forest Service. The assessment concluded that although populations of the cerulean warbler are declining, the species was not in danger of extinction at that time. The Service received a notice of intent to sue in March 2001 for failing to meet the 90-day finding deadline. In late 2001, the Service provided the petitioners with information about its review of the cerulean warbler's status and the decision that it would not be elevated to candidate status. Subsequently the petitions provided a second NOI to sue. In mid-2002, Region 3 determined that there were sufficient fiscal year 02 listing funds remaining to address the petition, and the petitioners were notified that the Service would review the petition.
6. Does the 90-day finding constitute a final decision to list the cerulean warbler?
No, the 90-day finding is not a decision to list the cerulean warbler. The 90-finding is the Service's first decision on whether the petition provides enough information to be either "substantial" or "not substantial." A non-substantial finding ends the petition process. A "substantial" finding does not mean the listing action is warranted, rather it means that the petitioners have presented substantial information indicating that the requested action may be warranted. If the 90-day petition finding is substantial, the Service begins a formal status review of the species which culminates in a 12-month finding on the petition.
7. What information does the Service use to make a 90-day finding?
The Service examines the information contained in and referenced by the petition, along with other available information it may have, to make the 90-day finding. The Service also contacts States and Tribes within the species' range and requests information from them. Before receiving the petition to list the cerulean warbler, the Service had contracted with Dr. Paul Hamel of the U.S. Forest Service to conduct a status assessment of the cerulean warbler, which was completed in April 2000. Following Hamel's status assessment, but prior to initiating the review of the petition, the Service completed an additional study to examine threats to, and management of, cerulean warbler habitat on public forest lands.
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8. What is a 12-month finding?
A "substantial" 90-day finding triggers a status review that culminates in a 12-month finding. The status review includes a public comment period during which the Service tries to obtain all available relevant information on the species' status, trends, and threats. The 12-month finding is based on all available information, including the additional information gathered during the comment period. A 12-month finding is the Service's decision on whether the petitioned action is warranted. The finding may be "warranted," "not warranted," or "warranted but precluded." A warranted finding means that the Service believes the species should be listed and promptly prepares a proposal to list. A not warranted finding means the Service does not have information to support a proposed listing. A warranted but precluded finding means that the Service has sufficient information to propose a listing, but work on preparing a proposal to list is precluded by listing actions for higher priority species. In that case, a listing priority number is assigned to the species based on magnitude and degree of threat, and other factors, and a listing proposal is subsequently prepared after species with higher priority numbers have been addressed..
9. Does the Service have enough information to issue a 12-month finding?
The Service's 12-month finding will be based on the best available information, which includes the April 2000 status assessment, the Service's additional study of habitat loss on public lands, and any additional information the Service receives. We will also open a 90-day public comment period to collect all available information about the cerulean warbler, and to seek input from species experts and other individuals and institutions which may have information or data to share.
10. What are the information gaps that limit our understanding of the biology, life history, and threats to the cerulean warbler?
We do not have adequate monitoring data that can tell us what has happened to the species population, over its entire range, for the last several decades. Valid monitoring information is only available at select sites, usually public lands, where monitoring cerulean warbler numbers has been an ongoing project. Adequate and valid monitoring data are essential to make appropriate decisions under the Endangered Species Act.
We need information on how ceruleans use their breeding habitat in different parts of the range and what habitat components are most important. This information will direct how we manage forests for cerulean warblers. As a result of concerns for survival of cerulean warblers, studies of some aspects of the cerulean's life history requirements were initiated. Data from these studies are being used to develop management recommendations, but additional research is needed to verify the results of those studies and to provide complete life history and habitat use information.
On their wintering grounds and along their migratory routes, few studies have been conducted to determine where ceruleans are found and how they use those habitats. Therefore we do not know how and if changes in land use on these areas has been a factor in their population declines.
11. What conservation activities are currently being undertaken to benefit cerulean warblers?
A number of groups and agencies are monitoring cerulean warblers on their properties. Also, the Cornell University Laboratory conducted the Cerulean Warbler Atlas Project to determine the number of breeding pairs and productivity, describe nesting habitat, and identify potential threats to the population and its habitat.
In addition to the Atlas Project, mentioned above, several other studies are underway to provide information on the life history of cerulean warblers and their habitat requirements, both in breeding and wintering areas. The Service will continue to emphasize and assign high priority to cerulean warbler research and monitoring efforts aimed at gaining a better understanding of threats to the species.
To restore breeding habitat, hardwood trees are being replanted in bottomland areas that had previously been maintained as open fields on National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, and National Parks throughout the cerulean warbler's breeding range.
State and Federal land management agencies are investigating and implementing ways to conserve and improve cerulean warbler habitat. Several National Forests throughout the cerulean warbler's breeding range have implemented conservation measures for migratory birds, and they are monitoring the effects of various management practices on interior forest breeding birds. Some of these efforts are showing early signs of success in attracting singing males with some evidence of productive breeding efforts, but more research is needed to address persistence and overall reproductive success at these sites.
A consortium of private, State, and Federal natural resource managers and species experts have joined together to develop a collaborative, proactive strategy conserving the cerulean warbler.
12. If the Service ultimately makes a 12-month rule to list cerulean warbler, how will that impact public and private land management practices?
At this time it is too early to know. If a decision is made to list the cerulean warbler, a recovery plan will be developed which will describe best management practices and serve as a guide for Federal land management agencies.
13. How do I get more information, or submit comments for the Service's 12-month finding?
Information on the petition to list the cerulean warbler and the Service's 2000 status assessment is available on the Service's website at http://midwest.fws.gov/endangered/ The Service is seeking additional information from the public on the cerulean warbler and threats to its habitat. Information and comments may be submitted to Field Supervisor, Ecological Services Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 608 East Cherry Street, Room 200, Columbia, Missouri 65201. They may also be faxed to that office at 573-876-1914. To ensure their consideration, all comments and other information must be received by the close of the comment period on January 21, 2003.
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This should be interesting. I hope it ends up a beneficial program for all breeds. What I don't like is the "priority" entries depending on who is putting on the tests. This seems like a real easy way to make people angry. Are the spaniel clubs going to be able to put on a retriever hunt test but only let spaniels enter? How are they going to pick gunners for these upland flushing tests if a retriever club is putting them on? For a spaniel field trial the gunners have to have taken a gunning seminar and are then chosen by the gun captain. Being asked to gun is considered an "honor" and the gunning is taken very seriously because it can affect the outcome of the trial and shooting birds in front of flushing dogs is inherently more dangerous than whacking a duck out of a slingshot. Our club uses the same gunners for our field trials and hunt tests because we know they are competent and safe. The retriever people do have alot to offer the spaniel people on teaching a dog to run blinds and hopefully over time this segment of an upland flushing test will improve. I can tell you all right now no launchers, metal cages or other bird boxes will be used at any of my club's tests. I am the chairman for the fall hunt test for the English Springer Spaniel Club of Central Kansas. Our field trials and hunt tests are held in Spivey, KS. I plan on doing everything in my power to make our hunt test open to all eligible breeds, so I look forward to seeing some of you at our next event.
Several years back I trained with one of the few American Cocker breeders who breeds and titles hunting Am. Cockers. Funnest little dogs to watch working the cover and hauling in a bird as big as them. The level of control these little flushers had would put to shame many master level retrievers that I've watched at Hunt Tests over the years. I would love to run a Lab along side them and look forward to this new opportunity to do so.
A note on the AKC Spaniel tests. They are much stricter on the flushing portion of the test than HRC. You cannot encourage your dog to go in and flush if the dog is pointing. You cannot encourage your dog to quarter; the judges expect the dog to hunt naturally with minimum handling. As others have said, the judges judge each breed's flush differently, according to the printed working style of the breed; for example, our American Water Spaniels have a flash point and are judged accordingly.
In SH and MH the dog is required to do a "hunt dead", where the dog is expected to go out and find a bird it didn't see fall and there is no ribbon to let the handler know where it is either (the judge will tell you it's between that bush and the stump 20 yards away). It's similar to a blind, but the Spaniel judges don't like you handling...they want your dog to go out and just use his nose to find the bird. I've always handled like a blind and passed, but the judges don't like it.
There is a short single water retrieve for each level...20, 40, and 50 yards I believe. Master has a water blind of about 40 yards. The judges are not too strict on whistle and cast refusals, like a Retriever judge, as long as the dog comes back with the bird. Upland birds are used on all the water work.
The Spaniel tests also have an "advanced" title for each level after you have recieved a JH, SH, or MH. For example, Gumbo has a MHA, which means that he has passed 5 additional Master tests after he got his Master title. These 5 tests must have an average score of 8 (instead of the 7 normally required to pass). You can get a JHA, and a SHA if your dog can't do Master work.
Hope this helps the Retriever folks. The Spaniel tests are pretty fun.
Carolina American Water Spaniels
HRCH UH Carolina's Duck Gumbo MHA SHR RN WDS CGC TDI (Gumbo) 1500 Point Club
UH HR GCH Carolina's Wild March Hare SH JHR RAE OA OAJ WDS CGC TDI (Bunny)
HR BISS BIS GCHS CH Carolina's Running with the Hare SH JHR RN WDX CGC TDI (Blew)
HR GCH CH Carolina's Tale of the Hare SHR CGC TDI (Bea)
Good to see that the retrievers are getting their due credit in the uplands. My pup will be upland hunting 90% of the time, same as my other lab.
Labrador Retriever, a 20g & grouse...is there a better combination?
This is very exciting! About how long are you in the field with your dog? Can someone give a brief outline description of a test?
Don't worry, I will go watch one to see what they're like, but curious about the basic set-up and how long is a turn at bat?
"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained through the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment." Mahatma Gandhi
Jennifer, the amount of time you are in the field is dependent on how long it takes your dog to find and flush 2 birds. If you have a very fast dog, and no traps, you can be in and out very quickly. I once ran a test in Virginia with Gumbo where he was done with 2 flushes and 2 retrieves in less than a minute, but that is certainly not the norm. If you have a dog that is good at trapping birds, you can be in the field a while, as the judges want to see 2 flushes (usually) and at least 1 retrieve. Often, if the gunners are poor and no bird is killed, the judges will throw a dead bird for your dog.
Sometimes, the field is short, less than 100 yards where everyone runs from the same line, and at other tests, the fields may be very long with you and your dog following the working dog and judges so you'll begin immediately when the dog before you finishes his test; a moving line so to speak. There may be 4-5 different lines before they start back at the beginning. It mostly depends on what is available for grounds.
One other thing. I have run under judges that HATE traditional retriever whistles such as a Fox 40 (which I use) or Mega Whistles.........one even dropped us for using it once (she said it disturbed game...like shotguns don't??). Others don't care, since there is no mention of whistles in the rulebook. I suppose they will see many more whistles that aren't Acme 2 10 and 1/2's now. lol
Carolina American Water Spaniels
HRCH UH Carolina's Duck Gumbo MHA SHR RN WDS CGC TDI (Gumbo) 1500 Point Club
UH HR GCH Carolina's Wild March Hare SH JHR RAE OA OAJ WDS CGC TDI (Bunny)
HR BISS BIS GCHS CH Carolina's Running with the Hare SH JHR RN WDX CGC TDI (Blew)
HR GCH CH Carolina's Tale of the Hare SHR CGC TDI (Bea)


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Ricky Martin finds new home on small screen
NEW YORK (AP) — Ricky Martin is saying goodbye to Broadway's "Evita." But don't cry for him.
The Latin superstar has a slew of projects in the works, including two television series and a children's book.
The Grammy winner is headed down under to join the second season of Australia's "The Voice." But don't expect any Simon Cowellesque critiques from Martin.
At an M.A.C. Viva Glam event on Friday, the Grammy winner said he does not believe in "tough love" and plans to nurture new talent on the reality singing competition. Martin was at the event to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS programs worldwide.
Martin also is producing, writing and starring in an NBC dramedy slated for 2013.
His second book, based on his experience as a father to 4-year-old twins, comes out next summer.
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Barden deserves at least this season as his "last shot".
At this point, Barden has the higher ceiling in my eyes....low risk, high reward so to speak. I dont view Hixon that way anymore, as he's been somewhat of an injury liability, and he basically hasnt played in 2 seasons. It just wouldnt make sense for us to hang on.
I was kinda pissed JJ didnt play with first teams the other night. Hopefully tomorrow.
By the way, It looks like Bennet is the new Voice before games as far as pumping everyone up goes. I think Tuck should keep doing it. The pregame superbowl speech still send chills down my spin." you dont got a ring! YOU DONT KNOW WHAT IT FEEEEELS LIKE!"
the only thing Hixon is good for is KR's and just that alone is not enough to keep a spot on the team, I'm pretty sure I was the first guy around here to say that then Pizz jumped on my bandwagon (of 1)
look the guy is a nice guy, and he helped us one season when we needed a WR...but we don't need WR's anymore we have plenty of talented ones...we don't need a career backup WR that's good at Kick returning right now
I'm arguing with this guy I work with via instant-message...he's in my fantasy league....
He's making me junk offers for Marques Colston who is my WR3 in this league....and i basically told him to stop trying to get rid of his undraftable players for one of my studs. and hes like STUD?!?! HARDLY!!
Oh really? 1000+ yards for 6 straight season...every season of his career....thats bad? lol
No scrubby Meachem to steal targets? STUD CENTRAL!!! love it.


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Monday, April 23, 2012
Australia in Pictures
26 comments:
- Gloria said...
Oh my goodness, Australia is just stunning! I hope to get there one day to see those cute kangaroos :-)
- April 23, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Dancing Branflake said...
What a beautiful and perfect round-up of your trip. Now I want to go to this country more than ever. And that food! Oh yum!
Thanks for sharing this part of your life. It's such a treat!
- April 23, 2012 at 9:55 AM
- Kelly J. R. said...
The scenery in those first few photos looks amazing! I would love to go hiking there. I've haven't been to Australia (yet) but it's on our list!
- April 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM
- Anita said...
Wow! What a beautiful time...great pictures too!
- April 23, 2012 at 11:10 AM
- avant garde design said...
oh, thanks for sharing these! all of these spaces and places are gorgeous! i've never been to australia, but it's one of those curious places to me...happy monday too.
- April 23, 2012 at 12:23 PM
- Rebecca said...
And now I'm dying to visit Australia!!!
- April 23, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- Daisy said...
Wow those pictures are great! I can't believe I missed your last post. That warning picture is hilarious.
- April 23, 2012 at 3:41 PM
- Sey said...
that was an amazing view. I really believe that picture paints a thousand words.
- April 23, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Holly Knitlightly said...
I have go to get over to Australia. SO PRETTY.
That Danger sign is hilarious! Bahahhaha!
I bet that pumpkin gnocci was AMAZING. Yum! All of the food looks so gooooood.
Glad you had such a great trip!
- April 23, 2012 at 7:12 PM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
What a glorious trip.
Welcome back.
- April 23, 2012 at 7:24 PM
- tender b. said...
A kangaroo! I'm so jealous.
- April 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Rich Cohrs said...
Nice!! Awesome!! Dionne I totally want to move there. LOL
- April 24, 2012 at 3:51 AM
- Phoenix said...
Absolutely gorgeous!!! (and I love the one of Brian and the kangaroo.) :)
- April 24, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- Laura said...
Dionne, my heart is seriously thumping out my chest looking at these - that's mighty case of wanderlust you just triggered! holy moly.
basically, Oz looks amazing (just like on Neighbours and Home & Away ;) and i need to go there.
the end.
- April 24, 2012 at 10:11 PM
- Vanessa Mala/HeightofVintage said...
these pictures are great! I almost feel like I'm there with you.
Glad your trip went well.
Hope to make it to Australia one day :)
- April 25, 2012 at 7:04 PM
- amy b.s. said...
looks like such an amazing time!
- April 27, 2012 at 11:29 AM
- Laura said...
You have a beautiful blog with so many inspiring posts! Congrats on your work!
Would you like to keep in touch following each other?
- April 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- Barbara said...
What a fabulous vacation, Dionne! I LOVED your photos!
- April 30, 2012 at 7:40 AM
- Lemanie said...
How Beautiful!! Seeing Australia is on my bucket list!! =)
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- April 30, 2012 at 1:24 PM
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WOW!Amazing!!!So beautiful!Great shoot!The views are perfect!
- May 4, 2012 at 2:23 AM
- Looking Glass said...
Yay! Gorgeous pics of our homeland, Dionne! Hope you had a most wonderful time.
~ Clare x
- May 7, 2012 at 2:40 AM
- thais said...
oh my! I could scroll up and down your shots for ever !! beautiful place and amazing photos. it makes me want to visit even more ;)
- May 9, 2012 at 2:02 AM
- Laura said...
Beautiful post and blog! If you want we can follow each other, I would be very glad to have you as my new friend!:X
- May 9, 2012 at 2:49 PM
- Lutfi Fadhila said...
hello, greeting from indonesia
want to visit opera house oneday :D
- May 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
- ::little projects in style:: said...
your pictures look gorgeous!! i miss australia so much! i guess we'll have to head back soon! :)
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A Simple Treat: Rancho Gordo's New World Heirloom Beans
I have gained a new appreciation for the humble bean since we started carrying Rancho Gordo beans in our shops. Rancho Gordo beans have so much of their own flavor you hardly want to add anything else when you eat them. Steve Sando began the Rancho Gordo company, based in Napa, with the goal of promoting native new world specialty foods, with a focus on beans. Steve reminds us native foods from the Americas are worthy of celebration. We've learned from Steve that the very Italian borlotti bean originated in Mexico and the ever-so-French flageolet actually has its roots in Colombia.
Steve has excelled in finding small farms where farmers are still growing heirloom, near forgotten varieties since common varieties such as kidney, limas and great northerns took over the U.S. market. The freshness of Rancho Gordo beans offers insight into the pure and individual flavors hidden within each type of bean. Steve defines fresh as consumed within two years of harvest. With grocery store dried beans, there's no way to know how long they've been stored, and often beans are kept in storage before distribution for years, even decades. Fresher beans also cook faster.
Last night I made beans and rice with the Vaquero beans (cooked with a few whole garlic cloves and a chorizo butt) and today I made the beans & rice into burritos. When summer comes it'll be time for Beans and Greens with collards, beans, a bit of (Newsom's ham or ham bone in the pot) and some hot sauce. Served with corn bread, of course. Chef Jason at the South End store is of late consistently providing us with a light and fresh heirloom bean salads simply dressed with lime, cilantro and red onion. Ask for a taste when you see it in the deli!
Both of our stores carry a rotating assortment of bean varieties, as well as Rancho Gordo hominy, crimson popcorn, chili powder and hot sauces. The popcorn is amazing, too; pure white and exquisitely tender. Right now we have black & white Vaquero, pale Snowcaps, and creamy Yellow Indian Woman beans among others. Also look for beans like Sangre de Toro from the Rancho Gordo XOXOC Project that works with small farms in Mexico.
We are also stocking Rancho Gordo's cookbook, with a forward by Thomas Keller. This fantastic cookbook contains information on heirloom bean varieties and is chock full of tasty recipes like Florida Butter Bean Succotash with Mint & Goat Cheese and Drunken Beans (cooked in beer). But all beans really need is a soak, some diced vegetables for flavor and a little simmering in a pot. It really is simple and the result is a nutritious, inexpensive and delectable food.
Red Beans and Rice
Serves 6
Note: Beans and rice was traditionally made on Mondays because Mondays were wash days and this is a dish that doesn't need to be tended while it cooks. I used a Newsom's ham bone instead of a meaty shank.
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pound beans, soaked in cold water 2-4 hours
1 ham bone
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp each dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
Cooked long-grain rice for serving
Bottled hot sauce or pickled jalapenos
In a large, heavy Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic and sautee until soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the beans and their soaking water and then the ham shank. Add enough cold water to cover beans by one inch. Add bay leaf, thyme, oregano and cayenne. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered until beans begin to break down, 2 to 3 hours. Add water as needed to keep ingredients submerged. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove ham bone. Raise heat to meduim high and cook beans uncovered until thick and creamy, about 20 minutes. To help thicken them you can use a wooden spoon to mash some of the beans against the side of the pot. Serve over cooked white rice and pass the hot sauce at the table.
Adapted from the Rancho Gordo cookbook. For more information on Rancho Gordo, check out this article from the New York Times.
Julie Cappellano is the General Manager and wine buyer at Formaggio Kitchen South End.


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Here are post from today's Biz Buzz blog ….
Your feedback needed for Chickasaw Museum
The Chickasaw Nation last year officially partnered with the Natchez Trace Parkway to develop a heritage center in Tupelo. Now the two groups are seeking input about the project. Chickasaw Nation seal
The first meeting is this month.
More at link below …
Preregistration grows at Tupelo Furniture Market
Press release from the Tupelo Furniture Market …
TUPELO, Miss., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Prior to the Tupelo Furniture Market's last event, the number most often associated with the show was 25, as in the market's 25th anniversary, which was celebrated in August in conjunction with the fall furniture market.
This spring, however, the biannual event's ownership has a new number worth bragging about: 145. That's the current number of exhibiting furniture and accessory companies that have chosen Tupelo as their primary furniture venue. These companies no longer exhibit at one or both of the other two national furniture trade events.
More at link below …
7 tips for better finances this year
Via SmartAboutMoney.org:
For the numerous Americans who make financial resolutions at the start of the year only to give up on them come February, follow these tips to make your goals stick in 2013.
1. Take the LifeValues quiz. Understanding your values and attitudes about money will bring clarity to the decision-making process. It will help you identify your values and make resolutions based on those values.
2. Write down your resolutions. Clearly articulate why you think a resolution is a good idea, steps you can take to reach your goal, and what you hope to gain. Post your list somewhere you can see it each day.
Click here for more at the Biz Buzz blog with Dennis Seid and Carlie Kollath of the NEMS Daily Journal newspaper.


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Seasons & Occasions
Red Bean Chili
Easy Tex-Mex FavoriteNext time you're looking for a zesty beef-and-red bean chili recipe that doesn't take all day, cook up this easy version of the tasty Tex-Mex favorite. Starring ground beef, tomato, bell pepper, and GOYA® Small Red Beans, it's GOYA's Red Bean Chili is perfectly spiced with a fragrant blend of chili powder and cumin. 30 Thirty minutes on the stove is all it takes for those mouthwatering flavors to come together. Top with grated cheese and cilantro for a hearty chili that will knock their socks off!
Serves 6
Prep time: 10 min.
Total time: 55 min.
1 tbsp. GOYA® Olive Oil
1/2 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
2 tsp. GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped (about ˝ cup)
1 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1 can (16 oz.) whole peeled tomatoes
1 can (15.5 oz.) GOYA® Small Red Beans
2 tbsp. GOYA® Tomato Paste
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
|Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef; season with Adobo. Cook, breaking up meat with spoon, until browned, 7-10 minutes.
|Add onions, peppers and garlic to pot; Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
|Stir in chili powder and cumin, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
|Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Bring liquid to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down, chili thickens and flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Watching Your Sodium Intake?
Low Sodium Black Beans
Try this great recipe with Goya's reduced sodium products.


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Honour dog leaves the honour position to go sniff or return to the truck and shows no interest in the action in the field nor interferes with the working dog as it races out to pick up a mark. The judges have not released the honour dog yet either because the working dog has not reached a pre-agreed distance from the line or the judge wants to see at least one bird returned to hand by the working dog. The judges have given the handler of the working dog his/her number.
Question #1 Has the honour dog incurred an infraction by moving before being released? If so what penalty?
Question #2 Is the handler of the honour dog permitted to speak to his dog after the working dog has been given a release by the judges and in turn the handler has released his working dog to retrieve a mark in a field trial?
Question #3 Is there a penalty to the honour dog who lays down at the honour position?
For the many hunt test folks and field trial folkswhat does your rule book say?


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Hey Folk's,
I want to give everyone a review on the HHA sight I just picked up.
First off, this is the new DS-5510, yes you read it right, it is a
.010 fiber. This sight is very easy to set up, just two bolts and it is
ready to mount on your bow. Once I put it on my bow I set the
pin in the center of my string and walked outside.
After 3 or 4 shots I was dead on at 20 yards, so I worked my way
back to 60 yards. Once I was happy with my groups at 60, I put the
site tape on that matched the marks I put on for 20 and 60.
I walked back out and started shooting at 27, 33, 44 and 52 yards,
just to make sure the sight tape was right. It was perfect!!!
As for the sight it's self, it's flawless. Very clean, no rattles at all.
The .010 fiber is very crisp with no starburst at all. And you can adjust
the rheostat housing to set the brightness of your pin.(SWEET!!!)
A few other things I would like to mention is that there is no need
for tools to adjust this sight once it is mounted on your bow, and the
sight tape's were all included.
So to end my review I would like to give the HHA DS-5510
a FIVE out of FIVE stars for a great sight.
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Two days 2 birds...this one a little tougher though another special hunt..With a great friend ..Pics coming .. Gunpowder and lead!!!
Harlan county Ky..represents..20lb 10"beard 1"1/8 spurs..I think the big man lost afew pounds on this one..Half or better of his beard had been cut off..any ideas maybe a fence.. Also got to hear him fighting with a jake..Guess who won? Set up near to many fence rows to start with got aglimpse of the birds struting but couldn't get aclean shot..1 hour later and 1/2 mile walk and it was checkmate! Came straight down and old logging road after a little slate "love"..


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I haven't seen any mention of aaron's UI guidelines except for once on IRC, but I liked them so much that I put them near my monitor at DayJob. So, in the unlikely chance that someone's reading this diary, here they are:
- Users want predictable behavior.
- The intuitive interface is the one that mimics the user's expectations.
- Users do not customize. The best option should already be chosen for them.
- Users do not care about underlying structure or back-end implementation.
- Users do not read manuals.
- Users do not read instructions.
- Users do not read dialog boxes or warnings.
- Users do not read status bars.
- Users do not read any sentence longer than four words.
- Users do not see things that are obvious to the developer.
Good stuff. The first two items echo what Joel Spolsky says in UI Design for Programmers book, and item three is what Havoc's been saying about "crack" features.


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It's time for all of us to grow up especially folks who believe that new housing construction must stop as society somehow has an obligation to prop up the presumed value of their homes.
East Highway 120 through Manteca – the stretch from the Highway 99 interchange to Austin Road – has defined Manteca in the minds of millions of travelers.
Congress – which has never been big on the details – is ramming full-speed ahead with national health care.
Ryan had $10 to spend at street fair a few years back.
Editor, Manteca Bulletin,
They came from different parts of the world, nearly 250 athletes from 14 teams making their way to San Joaquin County this week to play in the 2009 National Beep Baseball Association World Series.
It's official. California is now the Enron of state governments.
Big League Dreams holds part of the answer to Manteca's current budget woes.
Call it reefer madness.
When my husband and I got married, an annual tradition began. At least, for me. Every year without fail, I received a birthday greeting card in the mail from Tracy. It was always signed, "Aunt Ruthie."
As a progressive, growing city, Manteca is leading the way in becoming a destination for energy efficient living. Despite the current economic climate and the rise in foreclosures across the region, forward-thinking home builders, businesses and residents are benefiting from the abundance of sunshine in Manteca to make clean renewable energy.
How did we get to the point where the government – through debt and taxes – essentially controls our day-to-day economic well being?
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the so-called Big Five should be ashamed of themselves for coming up with the biggest Ponzi scheme the world has ever known.
He was once dubbed "the most trusted public figure in America."
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Family: Molossidae, Free-tailed Bats view all from this family
Description Large bat with wrinkled lips. Upperparts range from pale reddish brown to almost black, but individual hairs are white at the base. Large ears are joined at the base. Forearm 58-64mm
Dimensions 120-160mm, 40-57mm, 22-30g
Warning Bats are susceptible to rabies, a serious viral disease that results in death if untreated. Rabid bats rarely attack humans or other animals, but bats found lying on the ground may be rabid. Never touch or pick up any bat. Stay away from any animal that seems to be acting strangely and report it to animal-control officers. If you are bitten by a possibly rabid animal, you must immediately consult a doctor for a series of injections; there is no cure once symptoms emerge.
Habitat Deserts, Canyons & caves
Range Plains, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Texas, California
Discussion Inhabits rugged, rocky canyon country in southwestern United States.


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Teach-In: The Climate Debate - A Socialist Perspective
The Energy corporations and their politicians have hijacked the climate solutions debate, while major environmental organizations legitimize the whole show. They focus on alternative technologies — "Green energy (bio-fuels)," "clean coal," "safe" nuclear power, even wind and solar development — and which portion of their portfolio will receive the latest and greatest public subsidies.
We need to promote a program now to (1) raise conservation as the key and immediate demand (2) raise the environmental consequences of the US wars of aggression (3) forget about arguing with the Neanderthals about climate realities, but focus on enacting real climate solutions; and (4) work to unite rather than counterpose the jobs vs. environment conundrum.
Conservation biologist and member of the State Central Committee of the Peace and Freedom Party Roger Harris will make a PowerPoint presentation on the basic science involved in climate change and raise some political questions on how to respond to the challenge. Please join us for a robust discussion.
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39th annual Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday
Get your green on during the 39th annual Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration, hosted by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, on Saturday, March 16, in Crosslake. The parade begins at 2 p.m. in Crosslake's Town Square and winds its way to County Road 3 before heading north on Route 66. Longstanding Crosslake business community supporters Roger and Nancy Schweiters of Boyd Lodge will be honored as this year's grand marshals.
Billed as the state's biggest and best St. Patrick's Day parade outside of St. Paul, an estimated crowd of nearly 20,000 were in attendance at 2012's parade, lining the route through the heart of Crosslake to watch local businesses and organizations show off creative floats. This year's Crosslake parade also will include first-time appearances by renowned musical features, including the Chmielewski Funtime Band, the Dirty Shorts Brass Band and the Biscuit Boy Band as well as returning features, such as the Minnesota Vikings Skol Drum Line and the Pequot Lakes High School marching band.
To truly get in the Irish spirit, begin your search for Crosslake's own Pot o' Gold starting on Thursday, March 14. Clues for the treasure hunt will be posted at 9 a.m. daily at participating Crosslake area merchants and at all Brainerd Lakes Chamber offices, as well as online at Crosslake.com and on the Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade Facebook event page. The lucky leprechaun who finds the treasure will win $100 in Chamber Bucks — a gift certificate for participating Brainerd Lakes Area businesses.
St. Patrick's Day Raffle Party March 17
Find out if you hold a winning raffle ticket when you attend the Crosslake St. Patrick's Day raffle drawing party at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, at Manhattan's at Manhattan Beach Lodge in Crosslake. The drawings for the more than 50 prizes will start at 5:30 p.m.
This St. Patrick's Day event, hosted by Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Crosslake Clinic, will conclude a month-long celebration in Crosslake. The raffle drawing party will offer great food and drink specials, as well as karaoke entertainment.
Raffle tickets are being sold throughout the community as a part of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration. Every $5 raffle ticket included a free 2013 Crosslake St. Patrick's Day blinkie button good for great discounts and deals throughout Crosslake.
For a complete list of all Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade events, sponsors and for a map of the parade route, visit www.crosslake.com.


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Test C4120-782: IBM PureFlex Systems Sales V2
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Note: This test will be withdrawn on Dec 31 2014.
The PureFlex Sales Specialist will have experience with the PureFlex family and
hands on experience in customer environments, buying behavior, and solutions.
A minimum of 3 months experience selling PureFlex is recommended, with a
minimum of one year experience in one or more of these areas: servers,
storage, networking, or systems management.
It is recommended that no matter what the experience level, all candidates
should assess their skills by reading carefully through the objectives of the
test (see the Objectives tab), assess any learning gaps, and use the training
resources provided (See the Training Resources tab) to appropriately prepare.
Test information:
- Number of questions: 50
- Time allowed in minutes: 90
- Required passing score: 66%
- Test languages: English
The number of questions will vary frequently.
The required passing score will frequently vary based upon the number and
difficulty of the questions presented.
An unspecified number of unscored items will be presented.
These changes will not be posted to this web page.
Related certifications:
The IBM Partner World Tracking Number for this certification is 56000102
This exam will include proper IBM product names and terms, proper competitive
product names and terms as well as terms and names commonly used by our
customers. The successful candidate is expected to recognize and understand
these terms and names.
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SunWize FLEXware 1000 OBPP-FX3048T-3 9,000W with OutBack Inverter/Chargers
OBPP-FX3048T-3 FLEXware 1000 Power Center with OutBack Inverter/Chargers - 9000W
Pre-assembled Power Centers
SunWize, an OutBack/ETL Integrating Partner, offers pre-assembled power center assemblies listed to UL-508A. SunWize FLEXware power centers are assembled, wired and tested by SunWize in a code-compliant package. These FLEXware power centers are a modular building block for the OutBack FX and GFX series inverter/chargers allowing modular expansion from single inverter back-up systems to a multiple inverter village power system. SunWize FLEXware power center's versatile design allows the choice of many installed options and offer a generous number of knock-outs allowing the installation of conduit, cable glands and other installation accessories.
OutBack's new, attractive FLEXware design also enables a lighter weight installation. The corrosion-resistant aluminum, silver powder-coated enclosures makes for a great looking installation that will last and look great for years to come. All FLEXware power centers are designed to be wall mounted for an indoor installation. The compact and flexible design of the mounting plate allows the inverters to be positioned in either a vertical or horizontal orientation for a professional-looking installation.
FLEXware 1000
For applications with more power requirements such as large homes, commercial or village power systems, the FLEXware 1000 supports up to four inverter/ chargers and four FM60 or FM80 controllers. Standard SunWize FW1000 power center assemblies include all of the protective over-current devices, four AC bypass breakers, four AC input breakers, four AC output breakers, five AC I/O bus bars, and DC main breakers.
Also included is a HUB10 communications manager, 500A negative shunt, negative bus bar, ground bus bar, positive/negative DC bus bar, DC breaker bus bar and a remote battery temperature sensor. The FW1000-AC section functions as a 120/240V load breaker sub-panel with space for adding sixteen of OB-AC DIN mount breakers. The FW1000-DC section allows additional DC load circuit breakers, eleven OB-DC .75" panel mount breakers and three 1" wide breakers. Space limited when used with FM60 charge controllers and/or PV-GFP.
Features of the SunWize FLEXware 1000 OBPP-FX3048T-3 9,000W with OutBack Inverter/Chargers:
Also Known As:
SunWize FLEXware Assemblies with OutBack Inverter/Chargers
|Model #
|AC Power
|Two FX 2500W 24 Vdc-120/240 Vac, 175 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker
|Three FX 2500W 24 Vdc-120 Vac, 175 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker
|Four FX 2500W 24 Vdc-120/240 Vac, 175 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker
|Two FX 3000W 48 Vdc-120/240 Vac, 100 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker
|Three FX 3000W 48 Vdc-120 Vac, 100 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker
|Four FX 3000W 48 Vdc-120/240 Vac, 100 Adc breaker, 60A bypass breaker


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High neck, long sleeves and lace make for a new take on the standard LBD
There are no words
Looking appropriately slinky in a one-shoulder LBD
It's all in the ties
Another day, another skinny tie for the show's Brit
High neck, long sleeves and lace make for a new take on the standard LBD
One shoulder, shiny green, ruffles. Would it work on anyone else? Probably not. But our favorite secretary-turned-copywriter pulls it off.
Peggy's older love interest Duck gets his pink and red pairing spot on. Nice risk!
The actor from that other AMC show, 'Breaking Bad,' doesn't need a tie to look cool
The 'Breaking Bad' actor knows how to rock a skinny tie and pocket square. Well done.
Simple but classic
Comparatively, he looks homeless
Young Robert Draper could teach Vincent Kartheiser a thing or two about dressing up for a premiere
Very different, but still more dressed up than jeans.
Another pair of jeans on the red carpet, but at least he bothered to put on a jacket.
Henry Crane looks adorable with his trendy black-rimmed glasses


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As if the OTC one wasn't a big enough mistake they're releasing a ROTS one. KB Exclusive
As if the OTC one wasn't a big enough mistake they're releasing a ROTS one. KB Exclusive
Up, up, and OKAAAAY!!!
Oh joy, I cant wait to miss this one.
thanks Chux Turbo LBC Bobafrett Mtriv73 Rjarvis JF96 JT JMG FB Rogue2 Tycho Slicker Deoxy Caesar JontheJedi JJReason Brandon Solo JMS UK for great deals.
SSG Pro Football Pick em and Bowl Pick em Champ 2006. 2007 NCAA Bracket Champ
#24 - Gone but not forgotten
Will anyone even think about buying this until it is marked down on clearance??
Kb is way overpriced
"You know I love the guy but I swear he writes like freaking Yoda."-Dean Winchester
R12:2-Be Transformed
What's the deal with Chewie? First, he doesn't get a medal, then he gets killed off in the expanded universe, now he can't even have a mass-retail 12' figure? Just a KB exclusive? What gives?
[FONT=Arial Black]"I'M A LEAD FARMER, MOTHERF***ER!!!!!"[/FONT]
[FONT=Impact]Awesome Traders: JON9000, darkagent[/FONT]
The way the last one was distributed I don't think you'll have a problem missing this one even if you wanted it.Originally Posted by kidhuman
Up, up, and OKAAAAY!!!
*yawn* B-O-R-I-N-G!
One way to out think people is to make them think you think they'll think what you are not really trying to get them to think what you think.
As with a lot of the recent 12" figures, the figure would be great if it only looked like the (obviously Photoshopped) image on the back. Who wouldn't want that Chewie?
Remember when the first (in retrospect, obviously Photoshopped as well) images of the VOTC 12" Luke came out and we all though it looked like the best figure ever? And now there are tons of that pig terd on clearance for as low as $10 because no one wants the stupid thing to corrupt their collection.
That's my jacket!
As I used to be aa perfectionist, or whatever you guyds call it,(getting everything, varients, exclusives ect), And i grew a deep deep hatred to exclusives, so no i hate exclusives, i will not get this...BAH HUMBUG
Another excuse to avoid going to the Mall. Thanks Hasbro!
Sy Snootles lip synchs
KB Toys doesnt exist in my area anymore. I dont see why they dont release Chewy to the general public! I might be tempted to get one IF they did so. And I dont know why they would team an Exclusive with KB anyways -they're in financial ruin right now.
"Maybe I can help you. I am Boba Fett. The ship you seek is nearby." -Boba Fett


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Although India is still a relatively young country, there are currently 116 million older persons in India and their number is increasing rapidly. Income security for older persons can become an increasing concern. Coverage of contributory and non-contributory schemes is still low in India. Public sector workers are well covered through a non-contributory pension scheme. Due to longer life expectancy, the number of beneficiaries of this scheme is increasing rapidly, which poses an increasing burden for the federal budget.
This project working paper discusses the prevailing system of income security for older persons in the Republic of Korea with regards to coverage, beneficiaries, and sustainability. It also discusses recently undertaken reforms of the income security system with regards to their budgetary implications. After the introduction of a mandatory pension scheme, coverage of pensions increased rapidly in the Republic of Korea. However, as the pension system in the Republic of Korea was introduced relatively late, poverty of older persons is still high.
Developing economies of the Asia-Pacific region grew by an estimated 4.5 per cent in 2015, the lowest rate since 2010, with only a modest rebound to 5 per cent growth projected for 2016. While global trade and China's economy explain much of the recent slowdown, there are also signs of weakening productivity growth in the region. Compared to the past, lower interest rates and exchange rate depreciations have had less noticeable impact on domestic activity and exports. Meanwhile, rapid increases in household and corporate debt in some countries pose risks for financial stability.
The Regional Coordination Mechanism - United Nations Development Group Asia-Pacific Thematic Working Group on Youth, co-chaired by ESCAP and ILO, has produced this report for three main reasons. First and foremost to raise awareness of the importance of youth-related, evidence-based and strategic participatory policymaking, planning and programming. Second, to highlight the current status, challenges and opportunities for the youth of Asia and the Pacific.
ESCAP has released a new publication entitled, "Time for Equality: The Role of Social Protection in Reducing Inequalities in Asia and the Pacific". The publication explores the linkages between inequality and social protection. Overall, it argues that inequality, in its multiple forms, is on the rise in Asia and the Pacific, and is having an adverse impact on sustainable development.
Disability at a Glance 2015, the fifth edition in the Disability at a Glance series, focuses on barriers to the employment of persons with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, and offers solutions to strengthen their employment prospects.
Integration of economic, social and environmental dimensions is key to achieving sustainable development. There is, in general, a widespread acceptance of why the integration of the three dimensions is necessary; however, questions arise as to âhowâ this integration is to be achieved. This publication has been produced to assist policymakers in addressing the question of âhowâ to achieve integration.
In this paper, we expand the analysis of intellectual property rights (IPRs) in free trade agreements (FTAs) undertaken by Puutio (2013). Our research is based on the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Agreements Database (APTIAD) upon which we have built a parallel database that documents trends in the inclusion of IPRs in FTAs in the Asia-Pacific region.
This latest biennial Review sets out transport developments in the Asia-Pacific region and serves as a mechanism for reporting on the provision of transport infrastructure and services; the challenges remaining in regional, urban and rural connectivity; and public health issues, such as road safety and emission pollutions.
With the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) coming into effect, the main purpose of this publication is to serve as a resource to businesses, particularly in Myanmar and the other CLMV countries, in navigating the coming changes.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Designer Tidbits: Bunny Hill Designs
Inspired by Paris, flea markets and lace, Windsor Lane has a vintage charm that adds a touch of class to any project it encounters. Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs stopped by the Jolly Jabber to chat about the collection, her inspiration and a little bit about herself. Read her interview and shop her collection to add a bit of Parisian whimsy to your Friday.
Q: What inspired this collection?
A: I was on my first trip to Paris, rummaging through the flea markets when I came upon a rare find.
One of the vendors had a stack of vintage pencil sketches that had originally been used for making lace. One of the sketches became the inspiration for the paisley in Windsor Lane. Imagine finding a vintage lace as beautiful as this one. If I can only have one fabric, let it be the Windsor Lane Paisley!
Q: What is your favorite project using this collection?
A: I designed the ABC's of Life for my granddaughter Lily, using the alphabet panel you'll find in Windsor Lane. The little mice have timeless words of advice and the quilt was so much fun to make! It's my favorite project using the Windsor Lane fabric and one that I hope you'll make for your that special someone in your life
Be sure and buy the Windsor Lane ABC Quilt Panel now if you'd like to make this quilt. The panel will only be available for a short time.
Q: What is your favorite TV show of all time?
A: I record my favorite TV shows during the week and watch them on weekends while I stitch or sew. It's a little treat that I've come to look forward to. My favorite TV show will always be Grey's Anatomy. If they ever cancel this series I'll have to be happy watching the reruns! If I could live in a movie or TV show I would want to be Meredith in Grey's Anatomy. She's a smart woman and a doctor with compassion. Who knows, maybe she can learn to quilt in her spare time!
Q: If you could be a modern day fictional character, who would you be?
A: I'm reading all of the "In Death" books written by J.D. Robb and I'm almost through the entire series! I read every night and right now I'm so involved with this series I hate for it to end. If I had to pick a modern day fictional character I would want to be Dallas, the featured detective! She's the best!
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Labels: Designer Tidbits, Moda Fabric
6 comments:
- Sinta Renee said...
Fun to read about Anne! Love the idea of her strolling through Paris and finding her inspiration! Now I need to go find that book series!
- September 28, 2012 at 5:31 PM
- LesQuilts said...
I too, love all that is Bunny Hill!
Take care, Leslie
- September 28, 2012 at 6:26 PM
- Quilt n Queen said...
The Windsor Lane Paisleys are my favorite too...they are gorgeous. That is what I am missing...working on a Bunny Hill project! Thanks for the tidbits Anne!
- September 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- Fiesta said...
So unique and lovely. As uuL Anne has outdone herself. I would definetly love to make that quilt for any future grandchildren.
- September 29, 2012 at 8:06 AM
- Kim~Stay Joyful said...
Love the collection...and J.D. Robb is one of my favs too, that series is great, both my mom and I read it!
- September 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM
- BizzyMom said...
I love the Ritz collection!
- October 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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Featured Project – The Darkheart Duckie Project
I had been gleefully watching this project as each duckie was slowly uploaded to our flickr group, and I was just waiting to pounce on our talented stitcher Chris so I could get her to share her amazing finished quilt with us once it was ready.
Well, the deadline for the quilt was fast approaching, and Chris got it done! We now have 6 delightfully hand-stitched duckies from our Daring Duckies collection made into one geektastic quilt. This amazing creation goes to one lucky little tyke, which is a fantastic and nerdy way to welcome a kid into the world. Chris joins us today to talk about all the work that went into this quilt and where it all began…
What started this project?
A friend becoming pregnant. I had already told her that when she did get pregnant, her sproglet would have one very cool baby quilt.
Did the embroidery inspire the quilt or was the quilt the catalyst for starting the embroidery?
The first! I was very taken by many of the Urban Thread designs, and a quilt is a good way to get multiple designs into one piece.
This looks like an impressive undertaking! How long did it take to embroider it all?
Somewhere in the neighborhood of 700 something hours. Around 80 hours per duckie, not counting the pantographs and bias tape borders. I took plenty of time with it, as I started in April and didn't finish up until the end of September. Putting the quilt together went quite quickly in comparison. It probably wouldn't be done yet if I hadn't been up against the definite deadline of pregnancy.
Talk us through the embroidery… What make you pick the ducks? Which of the duckie designs did you decide to use?
Initially, I had planned to do a skully quilt, however, I took another look before picking out skullies and saw Zombie Duckie, which sealed the decision to go with duckies. My friend is all about zombies, she loves them and I had already made her a zombie pillow. So, duckies it was going to be.
The Duckies I chose: Punk Duckie, Zombie Duckie, Robot Duckie, Vampire Duckie, Nerd Duckie, Pirate Duckie, Devil Duckie and Ninja Duckie.
Punk Duckie provided a nice opportunity to deal with the knotty pink/blue problem by combining them both in one Duckie.
Zombie Duckie was sheer fun to do and I added some touches which tied it into the pillow I had made for my friend. We both share a love of Futurama, so I downloaded the official Alienese font and used it to say "Zombie Loves You!" Zombie Duckie also ended up with changes due to my not getting enough of the purple thread for the shirt, which resulted in a rather large hole in the shirtsleeve. I liked the end result, but that was not planned at all.
Robot Duckie quickly became Bender's Duckie, due to Futurama love. I wanted a touch of color and DMC had come out with fluorescent light effects floss, which I used for the eyes and antenna ends. I used pink fluorescent to do "Bender's Duckie." One strand worked best when working with the light effects floss, it's easier to manage and flattens out quite thick.
Vampire Duckie felt like it took forever, but I had a lot of fun with it. Rather than go with Maître d' look popularized by Bela Lugosi, I went with a richer look for the clothes. I wanted a vest which resembled brocade. I think I managed that, but it felt like that vest was never going to end. Everything else was a piece of cake in comparison. A little bit of blood on the fangs was added to counter the cheerful expression and because, well, it's a vampire – there must be blood somewhere.
Nerd Duckie was next and that one saw considerable change. I tire of the default geek = male, so I decided to make Nerd Duckie decidedly female because there are a lot of us glasses wearing geek women out there.
This gave me the opportunity to use variegated floss for the hair. I also used a subtle variegated floss for the shirt, DMC's Color Variations Glistening Pearl. I chose red for the glasses frames because that's my personal favorite color for frames.
Next was Pirate Duckie. I decided to add a pirate shirt and a tentacle had to make its way in there somehow, being as we're both cephalopod lovers too. After giving it some thought, I decided to go with the classic black on Ninja Duckie.
This also simplified it considerably for me, because I had a lot of shading planned for the gray version. This was for a couple of reasons – the black is not only classic, but it's more vivid and striking and I was running out of time at this point, so simpler made things go faster. Devil Duckie was fairly quick stitching, using two shades of red. I added quite a bit of shading for variation.
What kinds of embroidery techniques and stitches did you use to bring the ducks to life?
The fabric I was using is a lightweight cotton, so once the duckies were drawn on the fabric, I drew an outline of the duckie on a permanent iron-on stabilizer, cut it out and applied it. Then, two layers of tearaway stabilizer were ironed on. I went with split stitch for the bulk of the embroidery, it's a rapid stitch and is very durable and stands up well to washing.
There's also a liberal amount of outline stitch and satin stitch throughout the Duckies. In Pirate Duckie, there's padded satin stitch (for the shirt ruffles) and running stitch in the tentacle. I used 3 strands of floss for all the duckies except Ninja Duckie, where I used 6 strands, as black floss has a tendency to stitch thin. Each duckie needed a pantograph to secure it to the batting (I used Warm & Natural needled cotton) and I did something different for each one, using glazed cotton quilting thread.
Any challenges along the way? What advice would you give someone trying to create something like this?
Plenty of them, most all of them due to oversight on my part, such as not getting enough floss for Zombie Duckie. When I first started Nerd Duckie's hair, I went with Turkey stitch. I did a rather large section. Once I cut the thread, I hated how it looked. It's an absolute nightmare, removing cut Turkey stitch! Don't use it unless you're absolutely sure it's what you want to do. This goes for any stitch you aren't sure of – it pays to have a piece of fabric hooped for experimental purposes.
I also forgot to pre wash the fabric on several duckies (always pre-wash!), which left me with upsetting tensioning problems when finished. Thankfully, that turned out not to be a massive problem once I did the pantographs. Doing a project like this can be a lot of fun and that's the key – choose something which truly delights you, something which you can add your own touches to and something you won't get bored doing.
What's your next project going to be?
There's a La Calavera Catrina sculpture, a museum piece, which I want to translate to embroidery on canvas and two Urban Threads trees (Natura and Skeleton tree) which I want to do on canvas (stretched and barred, extra heavy artist's canvas). Then, a Skully quilt! This time, an adult-sized quilt, single size for a futon, somewhere in the neighborhood of 42″ x 72″. I think.
Thanks again Chris for sharing this amazing hand embroidered creation. I love how each duckie came to life in their own unique way, and what an amazing quilt they make! I cannot wait to see your next creations.
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