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First Saturday Arts Market returns April 2, from 11 a.m – 6 p.m. as it does every first Saturday of the month. The seven year anniversary show in March was met with what market manager Mitch Cohen described as, "Every weather event we've experience in 7 years rolled into one day." Cohen says that he warned artists it would be a "character building" day with 20-40 mile per hour wind gusts, heavy rain, cold, heat and finally afternoon sun. Cohen adds, "It turned out to be a great day by the time the sun came out, the artists did well and the patrons just poured in as if they'd been waiting on cue!"
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The Bachers Family, New Boston, Texas.
Gary Bachers' work is created with Prismacolor pencil on Duralar film. The result of his intricate layering is a vibrant work resembling paint. The full moon is usually present in his work as well as other signature features.
Christopher Bachers started painting with acrylics in grad school to take a break from the reading and writing, his "doodles" quickly evolved to include musical instruments with a vibrant color palette. Doodles begin as quick pencil sketches exploring motion, tension, and asymmetrical balance. Their organic interlocking forms express both wholeness and fragmentation, and the vivid colors of the final compositions create designs both of harmony (in their balance) and of dissonance (in their shifting optical illusions). Such musical terms are appropriate to his current work, which integrates musical instruments into the doodle designs.
David Vollmer – Wired Antiks, Sugar Land, Texas
"My artwork is all created by hand using ordinary knitting needles and various pliers. I have developed my own technique of knitting with wire, which I call "knitting off the needle." With my technique I use only one needle at a time for the purposes of pulling the stitch and controlling the stitch size."
Pettus Touré Mitchell – Memphis, Tennessee
For nearly a decade, artist Pettus Mitchell has traveled around the United States gleaning inspiration for his future works as well as displaying his art at local festivals and art galleries. His paintings run the gamut from historical portraits of the African Americans migration north in the 1940s to their current return to the modern south. Some of his pieces are inspired by cultural phenomena specific to the late 20th century, such as the popularity of video games and the rise of the digital era. Pettus himself is an accomplished graphic artist; he is also a CGI animator. His work is prominently featured at the Center for Southern Folklore and he is a mainstay at the Center's annual Memphis Music & Heritage Festival. Mitchell made his first appearance at First Saturday Arts Market in March of this year.


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By Delon Porcalla | The Philippine Star | April 7, 2014
MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang has appealed to the public for calm and sobriety while waiting for the results of a probe conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) regarding allegations of extortion against the manager of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT).
"We're just waiting for the NBI to finish its process, which has already been explained by Justice Secretary Leila de Lima," Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. yesterday said, referring to the complaint of Czech Ambassador Josef Rychtar against MRT chief Al Vitangcol.
In an interview over state-run radio dzRB, Coloma said all aspects of the case are being taken into consideration, especially since the primary objective is to "provide better service to commuters."
Coloma kept a safe distance, however, with regard to plans of the House of Representatives to conduct its own inquiry on the issue in aid of legislation, since it is a separate and coequal branch of government.
"It's a process in the House and in Congress. We respect their processes, as we have always avoided interfering in the affairs or procedure from another department. I think it would be best to recognize and respect their separate process," he stressed.
"We will just be mere observers here in the sidelines, and we're hoping that this issue will result in the betterment of the country and our people in general," Coloma said.
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He likewise cleared Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, elder sister of President Aquino, from allegations that she was involved in the extortion attempt, noting that Rychtar himself had absolved the presidential sister from any wrongdoing.
"Early on, the ambassador of Czechoslovakia has already declared that the President's sister had nothing to do with that case," he said.
Malacañang is also open to the idea of the Ombudsman conducting its own investigation – even without a request from any party – regarding allegations of Rychtar that Vitangcol extorted $30 million from Inekon, a Czech-owned supplier of train coaches.
"Under its (Ombudsman's) rules, it may motu proprio (on its own) investigate but as to what actions they have taken I'm not aware of any," presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said.
He said the NBI is currently investigating the complaint filed by Rychtar against Vitangcol who was the alleged mastermind behind the alleged extortion attempt sometime in 2012.
And as far as the Palace knows, the administrative investigation conducted by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) – which has jurisdiction over MRT – may have been finished, which was why Vitangcol already went on leave last year.
"I don't know if anything came out of that but it seems that there was no participation from the ambassador. But there is a criminal investigation right now with the NBI. So that is what is being awaited by the DOTC," Lacierda added.
At the same time, the spokesman could not say whether Aquino personally knows Vitangcol, or a certain Wilson de Vera who is reportedly a member of the ruling Liberal Party that the President heads as party chairman.
"I don't know him (De Vera). I was told he ran under the party, but we're not involved in the local elections or local politics," Lacierda, who served as LP spokesman in the May 2010 presidential elections, maintained.
The same is true with Vitangcol. "I don't even know if the President knows Mr. Vitangcol personally. He is an MRT manager," he stressed, downplaying Rychtar's insinuations the MRT official is "protected" by higher officials, owing to his continued stay in government.
"I am certain that the President knows the Cabinet secretary, but lower than the Cabinet secretary, I don't know if the President knows the entire bureaucracy," Lacierda pointed out.
De Vera dares envoy
De Vera had challenged Rychtar to undergo a polygraph test so that the truth would come out.
He told The STAR yesterday in a phone interview that he decided to break his silence and dared Rychtar to take a lie detector test because of his perceived malicious and libelous statements against him.
Once he returns from a business trip abroad, De Vera said he would rebut, in a tell-all interview, all of Rychtar's accusations.
"I challenge him (Rychtar) to a polygraph test. I challenge him to reveal whom they have talked to because it is unfair they will make me as their fall guy," De Vera said.
De Vera said Rychtar's statements against him are unfair. "It's not because you are an ambassador that you could fabricate lies (against me)," he said.
Contrary to Rychtar's claim, De Vera said no extortion attempt was made, verbal or otherwise.
"In the first place how could I do that since there were no terms of reference yet (during our talks) and I have no powers or connections with the Department of Transportation and Communications," De Vera said.
He said he and his business partners talked to top level officials of Inekon Group for a casual dinner followed by coffee talk. Then there was a meeting at the MRT office. "But after that, I was no longer privy as to what happened next," he said.
He said that he knows Vitangcol only through their professional dealings.
De Vera said he has executed an affidavit before Consul Reichel Quiñones of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California for the NBI probe in December last year.
"It's already on public record, why don't they just release that?" De Vera said. No case, however, was filed against Vitangcol, he said.
He said Rychtar's statement that he had escaped the Philippines is wrong and libelous, adding that he is a green card holder and is now a permanent resident of the US with his family.
"I did not flee. I went home to America (after I lost in the elections) because I am a permanent resident here, my wife is working here and our child is studying here," he said.
He said he would not want people to feast on him, adding that the accusations are unfair. "What they are saying is wrong. This time I would now talk, I am ready, whether it be in the Senate or Congress," he added.
De Vera said he is just a simple businessman doing legitimate business. He added he would not take the baseless allegations against him sitting down as that would make him a worthless person. He said his lawyers are looking at the possibility of filing a libel case against Rychtar.
He said his being a Liberal Party member has nothing to do with this issue.
De Vera ran for mayor of Calasiao, Pangasinan in the 2013 elections but lost.
He said it is unfortunate that the losing firm could not accept why they did not win in the bidding and "they might not know how to justify their huge expenses to their principal company so they are trying to spin another angle.
House probe
Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares said Rychtar and Josef Husek, chairman and chief executive officer of Inekon Group, should attend the investigation of the House of Representatives committee on good government on the alleged extort try.
He said the Czechs should show up in the next hearing of the committee chaired by Pampanga Rep. Oscar Rodriguez.
He said Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Vitangcol should also show up so they could confront Rychtar and Husek.
Colmenares suggested that businessman De Vera be asked to appear before the committee to explain his supposed participation in the alleged extortion attempt.
Rychtar has linked Vitangcol and De Vera to the reported extortion try. Inekon was interested in supplying the 48 additional trains that MRT-3 needs but subsequently backed out of the bidding process. A Chinese firm eventually won the bidding.
"From all indications, there seems to be powerful forces in Malacañang trying to cover up the real score on this issue. It is still not clear who are all the players, as well as how high up in the Palace are the culprits connected," Colmenares.
He said if government officials invited to the next hearing do not show up, they should be cited for contempt and punished.
Colmenares and Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco are the authors of two resolutions seeking an inquiry into the alleged extortion attempt. They based their request on newspaper reports on the incident.
Rychtar, Husek, Abaya, and Vitangcol did not show up in the committee's hearing last February 25, though they were invited.
Instead, the Czech ambassador furnished the panel with a copy of a supposed affidavit-complaint he filed with the NBI and another affidavit executed by Husek.
However, the envoy's complaint is not signed, prompting Rodriguez to say that his committee could not take cognizance of it unless the ambassador shows up in a hearing and affirms or repeats his allegations under oath.
Husek signed his statement.
In his supposed affidavit, Rychtar claimed that the alleged exortion try took place on July 9, 2012, when he, Vitangcol, Husek, a certain Haloun (another Inekon executive), a Boyet Maralit, a Wilson de Vera, and a certain M. De la Cruz had dinner at the Carpaccio restaurant on Yakal street, apparently in Makati City.
After dinner he said Maralit "came to me informing that Mr. Vitangcol wants to continue the discussion about the procedures of the deal.
"I offered that they can continue the talks in my residence. Mr. Vitangcol did not participate in this meeting. I cannot remember now if Mr. M. de la Cruz also left or was present with the others, since it happened a year and a half ago," he recalled.
"I was not part of the discussion which was held between Mr. Husek on one side and Mr. W. de Vera on the other side. I think all of us considered him to be an envoy of Mr. Vitangcol since he behaved like that at an official dinner. He went straight to the point of suggesting the payment from Inekon to secure the deal from them. I think everybody was surprised with this suggestion of Mr. W. de Vera, which was $30 million," the ambassador said in his unsigned statement.
He said Husek tried to resist the extortion attempt, telling De Vera that $3 million was the cost of one MRT coach, and that if they paid $30 million, "the price of their product would have to rise up significantly."
"Mr. W. de Vera left the house during the meeting at least two times to call somebody from his mobile phone. After one of the calls, he came back to the hall. He informed us that Mr. Vitangcol said that the price of one coach cannot exceed $3 million. Then he asked for at least $2.5 million, but even that was refused by Mr. Husek," Rychtar said.
Husek corroborated his ambassador's story in his affidavit, which he said was prepared with the assistance of Inekon Group's "outside counsel" in Prague.
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First the music industry went after Napster and now the movie studios are against Google Fiber. The truth, it would seem to the average consumer is that whenever anything good comes along on the internet, (that can save the little person a bit of money) the entertainment industry has got a bee in its bonnet.
So what is the truth?
Its a tough model to get your head around, but we live in a world with nearly 7 billion people and nearly all of those enjoy music. If an artist is hugely popular, the internet will spread news of their releases far and wide very quickly. Piracy is bound to happen, but not everyone knows how to or wants to break the law, and perhaps one of those people might hear an artist they like while in a pirates house. Here the intricacy of how piracy affects record sales is to be found, and is very real.
More often than not, the most popular musical acts, like Coldplay, who debuted at number one in both the UK and the USA with their latest album 'Ghost Stories' are the artists that suffer the least from pirating. Their material sells well through contemporary internet marketplaces like iTunes and Amazon, while also gaining broader exposure because of piracy- which helps it to spread as far and wide around the globe as possible, in turn amplifying legitimate sales.
Unfortunately lesser known acts, that have smaller and more underground followings are often the most hit victims, in such a competitive market place, piracy can make it hard for these acts to stay afloat. Of course free exposure is still a legitimate way of going up the food chain in the music industry, but for some musical acts with a smaller total possible audience (niche musical tastes that aren't nearly as mainstream), the outcome can be quite costly. Loss of earnings. Loss of career.
Napster raised these issues, and caused a lot of debate about piracy, and that's good because a dialogue about piracy is important and contemplating how to regulate it, healthy. After all, while some musicians can win from piracy, some, if not most, definitely stand to lose.
What of movies?
There was a day when if you didn't go to the cinema you waited to buy the video, and if you couldn't afford that you waited to see it on the TV. A film is a product, it requires investment and is something people want, it entertains us, it is nourishment for the soul . So why shouldn't its maker profit?
I think there are definitely issues with piracy that the entertainment industry is correct to worry about, music and film is art, it is peoples life work and it is not fair that it should be stolen. If we did nothing about piracy, or promoted it, underground film makers would suffer and the quality of movies would go down. Huge Production houses that can afford to make movies already make films that they know will be big sellers, leading to formulaic, dumbed down plots. On top of this a younger more inspired generation of film makers either wont get in to film making in the first place (because of the lack of rewards), or might try once only to realise that there is no reward, making them quit in hunt of a job that feeds their family.
What has this got to do with Google Fiber I hear you asking?
Google Fiber (if you don't already know) is an internet package, that after an initial 300 dollar set up fee allows the user to access the internet, unlimited, at 5mbps ( and much higher speeds at various monthly costs). When it was first trialled in Kansas city in 2012, two thousand people were given a survey about it by the film industry. Of those that took the survey that said they currently did pirate movies, a third of those responded that having a fast, unlimited internet connection probably would encourage them to pirate more.
Only a third? Really!? I suspect more! If someone is already morally at ease with pirating movies, and currently does so, then why on earth are they not likely to do so more efficiently if their internet speed and availability goes up? Its just common sense. The movie industry having a problem with this, however, is not common sense- it is completely ridiculous.
Once upon a time we needed a computer the size of a small warship to send a rocket to the moon, now we have more power in our palms. Computers get faster, the internet gets faster. Deal with it Spielberg. It is as if Hollywood would have us go back to dial up connections, because it suits them better if people cannot pirate as many movies. Absurd.
On Torrentfreak, when discussing the possible benefits for Hollywood from Google Fiber, the author said about the Kansas survey,
"For example, the same report also concludes that 39% of the respondents would use paid streaming subscription services more, while 34% would rent and purchase more on-line video. Yet, there is no mention of the potential extra revenue that will bring in."
I agree wholeheartedly with the author at Torrentfreak that Hollywood's stance is one of absolute power and greed. At the top end of the entertainment industry the benefits of the extra exposure need to be offset against the possible losses due to copyright theft. If Industries that rely on the sales of piratable material don't look for other ways of stopping piracy, and if they can't find new, innovative and engaging ways of creating sales, then in my opinion they deserve to lose their foothold in the industry.
These days there are ways for musicians to succeed, but they have to go about things in new ways, and being independent is a great choice. In truth artists can make a career for themselves with just a few thousand fans worldwide, by tailoring releases to engage with fans, and by using well-branded and well thought out merchandise, as well as producing limited edition autographed releases (and releases that combine with entry to a concert, for example). Its hard and takes work but artists can survive, and it is by moving with the times and behaving like independent artists that music labels can best avoid piracy. Hitting demographics effectively, finding their market, and targeting it well.
Digital releases are all well and good, and if people want a soulless mp3, then let them have it! It wasn't that long ago though that bands like 'YES' released fabulous works of art with their vinyl. Releases were big hefty things that filled you with awe and captured your imagination: you might have even kissed one the excitement was so great, or so my dad tells me! Why should the record industry not have to provide something like that any more? Why should they not have to make people want to buy their product? Like they used to? It seems to me that the internet has made the entertainment industry lazy and expectant, like a bloated Elvis waiting at Graceland for the fans to pour forth, as if he were a god to bring offerings to.
While I'll never be very pro-copyright theft myself, I can't abide nonsense. Its about time Hollywood and the music industry started looking at ways to protect itself that don't rely on stagnation of service for the consumer, because that is never going to be the solution.


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11 May Gluten-Free Baking Tips
As I stand at the counter during cooking demos, hands coated in flour and bits of dough on my apron, someone inevitably asks about gluten-free baking. They have a family member, friend, or colleague who can't/won't/doesn't want to eat gluten and they've no idea what to do. They aren't purging their pantry, but need some tricks for when they have gluten-free guests for dinner, or are heading to a potluck.
The following is a compilation of the questions I've been asked at demos, cooking classes, and talks. If I don't touch on your question, feel free to email me and I'll do my best to answer.
What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein compound in wheat and other grains that gives baked goods their structure and elasticity. Gluten is both elastic, meaning it stretches to trap air for lovely bread, and plastic, which means it maintains its shape and doesn't just collapse in a blob-like puddle.
Modern wheat hybrids have more gluten than before. Does this mean ancient grains are gluten-free?
Not necessarily. Barley, bulgar, einkorn, kamut, rye, spelt, triticale, and wheat all contain gluten.
What grains are gluten-free?
Flours and starches made from the following do NOT contain gluten: Amaranth, buckwheat, corn/cornstarch, coconut, legumes, lentils, millet, nuts/nut flours, oats, potatoes/potato starch, quinoa, rice, sorghum, tapioca, and teff. This list is not exhaustive and assumes the flour has been processed in a gluten-free facility to avoid cross-contamination.
Why are naturally gluten-free goods like oats and corn chips labelled "gluten-free"?
This gluten-free label means the product not only contains no wheat or wheat by-products, it was processed and packaged in a gluten-free facility so there is no chance of cross-contamination. While some people are fine with regular corn chips and regular oats, other need an iron-clad gluten-free guarantee.
I'm in charge of dessert, but it has to be gluten-free. What should I do?
The simplest thing is to make a dessert that has no wheat flour. Pavlova, macaroons, cornstarch-based puddings, chocolate mousse, and ice cream jump to mind.
The second simplest option is to bake your favourite stand-by recipe with a gluten-free flour blend. Of course, you can google gluten-free baking, but not everyone is willing to take an untested recipe to the party.
Can I convert ANY recipe?
Most batters and non-yeast doughs convert nicely. Think cookies, cakes, crackers, quick breads, waffles, muffins, pancakes, crepes, and fritters.
What recipes don't convert?
To paraphrase Lisa Howard, author of Healthier Gluten-Free, "If you have to knead it, you don't need it." This means yeasted breads, pie crusts, and flaky pastries like croissants don't convert with a simple flour swap. Gluten-free flours just don't have the chops for these specialty baked goods. Sure, you can make great gluten-free pizza dough and croissants, but I leave those skills to gluten-free bakers who know the ins and outs of hydration, gums, and psyllium. Their recipes are specifically engineered for gluten-free flours and will work. Using gluten-free flour in your grandmother's pie dough will only guarantee disappointment.
Howard also warns that the recipe should also contain eggs which provide some much-needed protein for structure. This means vegan recipes don't convert as nicely. While there are gluten-free, vegan recipes for baked goods, they are not simple flour swaps. Seek out a specially developed recipe.
How do I convert a standard recipe to gluten-free?
Look at the recipe you want to make. If it's a no-knead, no-yeast recipe calling for all-purpose flour simply use a gluten-free all-purpose flour in a 1:1 ratio. Before you bake, read the instructions on the flour package to see if you need to add xanthan gum to your recipe. Some mixes contain xanthan already and don't need more. Others suggest varying amounts of xanthan depending on what you're baking.
What is xanthan gum?
It's a thickener/emulsifier/stabilizer that's in desperate need of a PR person. The name is off-putting, but it's a common ingredient in a wide range of commercial products including sauces and ice creams. It will give your gluten-free baked goods much needed elasticity and structure while helping maintain the moisture.
Do I have to use xanthan?
It depends. Without it, gluten-free baked goods tend to crumble. However, it's expensive and if you are baking with gluten-free flour only occasionally, it might not be worth the expense. You can substitute the more moderately priced guar gum in a 1:1 ratio.
Where do I get gluten-free all-purpose flour?
Only a few years ago, you had to make your own mix or trek to the health food store. Today, you can also find it in the healthy food section of your grocery store, or even the baking section of your supermarket. Specialty baking shops and the Bulk Barn also carry gluten-free all-purpose flour. Popular brands here in Ontario include Bob's Red Mill and President's Choice. In the US, Cup4Cup and King Arthur get good reviews from my baking friends. There are other brands by small, local companies, so feel free to support them. Just follow the recipe and use the gluten-free all-purpose flour. Same baking time, same technique.
Can I use coconut flour?
Not for this kind of substitution. Gluten-free all-purpose flour is a blend of various gluten-free flours — with or without xanthan — that aims to mimic wheat flour. It's not one specific flour. Coconut flour us an especially thirsty flour and won't work in a converted recipe. That said, it's wonderful in recipes specifically designed for its unique properties.
I followed your directions and my batter was slimy!
Sorry. I should have warned you. Gluten-free flour, especially when you add xanthan, produces a far more loose and gelatinous (or slimy if you aren't expecting it) batter than wheat flour. Don't panic. Once baked, the results will be fine.
Any other surprises I should know about?
Since you asked… Your baked goods won't taste exactly the same. We don't normally think about it, but wheat has a flavour. Gluten-free flour blends commonly contain any of the following: rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, millet, sorghum, garbanzo beans (chick peas), fava beans, or cornstarch. These will have a slightly different, but not unpleasant, flavour. It just won't be what you're used to. If you're worried certain gluten-loving family members won't be enamoured of such changes, don't make something with a subtle flavour where the flour's taste will come through. Instead, make a rich chocolate cake or spice cookies. And don't tell them it's gluten-free.


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Aug 03,2007
Keeping greens clean: industry-run program to improve food safety
by Diane Lindquist
When California vegetable grower Jack Vessey surveyed one of his late-winter spinach fields several months ago, he knew he'd never raise the crop the same way again.
KEEPING GREENS CLEAN - Workers pulled weeds by hand from a spinach field near Holtville, Calif. Harvesting safety precautions will be mandatory under a new Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement. CNS Photo by Laura Embry.
FOOD SAFETY - Jack Vessey of Vessey & Co., one of the California's largest spinach growers in Imperial Valley, helped draft the voluntary marketing agreement designed to prevent outbreaks of food-borne illness like the E. coli contamination that lead to a $100 million loss for the state's spinach industry. CNS Photo by Laura Embry. After E. coli-tainted spinach from Northern California killed three people and sickened more than 200 last fall, the California produce industry quickly drew up tough new rules for handling leafy greens from field to fork.
Nearly all of the state's growers and processors, including those handling organic products, have signed on to the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.
It's uncertain whether the agreement will prevent another E. coli outbreak, but producers say its stringent measures and inspections are the closest they can come to preventing crop contamination.
"We're going to do everything in our power to prevent anything like that happening again," said Vessey, who helped draft the measures. "We wanted to do the fastest-possible remedy for our industry, and this was the fastest."
Critics say a mandatory government program would be more likely to ensure food safety, but the marketing agreement helped the state's estimated $2 billion leafy greens industry forestall new legislation.
The marketing agreement covers iceberg, romaine, green leaf, red leaf, butter and baby leaf lettuces. It also covers escarole, endive, spring mix, spinach, cabbage, kale, arugula and chard.
Because 98 percent to 99 percent of California growers and processors of leafy greens have signed the agreement, nearly all leafy greens in the U.S. food-distribution chain will be covered. Northern and Central California growers supply 90 percent of the leafy greens that Americans eat during the summer and fall, and California's Imperial County and western Arizona supply 90 percent of those products consumed in the winter and spring.
The economic incentives for a voluntary agreement were strong. The E. coli outbreak in September caused a $100 million loss for California's $160 million spinach crop, and sales are still off.
Vessey said he and other growers in Imperial County, which was not involved in the outbreak, took a 15 percent to 20 percent hit.
Now, representatives from the state Department of Food and Agriculture will inspect fields and processing operations to make certain the new rules are being followed. If not, sanctions will be imposed. They could include other handlers refusing the violators' products.
There is a cost for this vigilance. Consumers should expect to see prices of leafy greens rise soon. Handlers and growers are being assessed 2 cents per carton to pay for the program, and they're expected to pass the costs along. Eventually, a sticker or mark on packages will indicate which products have been produced under terms of the pact.
Tim Chelling, the spokesman for the Western Growers Association, which took the lead in creating the agreement, said the pact's overall cost will run in the millions, but "you're talking about pennies for individual products."
"The costs are not going to be invisible," he said, "but they'll be well worth it as an investment. We want to restore confidence and trust, and you can't put a figure on that."
Growers say that the assessment does not cover their costs in adhering to the agreement's stricter standards.
"I'll have to pay a certain amount per acre," Vessey said. "I'm going to have to hire somebody to run my food-safety program. I'm going to have to do things differently next season."
Those who sign the agreement promise to follow best practices for growing and handling leafy greens, as defined in the agreement, and be subject to periodic government inspections. Among the best practices are more frequent and specific water and soil tests, and greater separation of growing areas from septic tanks.
Growers and processors also must have a trace-back system to quickly identify where any contaminated leafy greens were harvested and processed.
For the most part, health officials and food scientists still can't pinpoint how deadly microbes such as E. coli and salmonella get onto food products in individual outbreaks.
The source of September's E. coli outbreak has been traced to river water and animal feces on a small grass-fed cattle operation in the Salinas Valley that leased land to spinach grower Mission Organics. The tainted spinach was contained in Dole-brand bagged baby spinach processed by Natural Selection Foods in San Juan Bautista, Calif.
But how the spinach got contaminated remains a mystery. It might have been spread by pig or cattle feces, tainted irrigation water, birds flying overhead or poor worker sanitation.
"Possibly, maybe even probably," Chelling said of the odds of avoiding another outbreak through the new marketing agreement. "But nobody is saying this is risk-free. No one is saying they'll get to 100 percent prevention, but this raises the standard."
From the start, the marketing agreement has been under attack by consumer, labor and health groups, who want broader measures required by law.
"This doesn't inspire confidence that the industry is the one overseeing the safety measures," said Elisa Odabashian, director of the West Coast office of Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine.
"It's the fox taking care of the henhouse," she said. "There's still room for contaminated produce to reach the marketplace."
Odabashian also took issue with the mark that will be created to identify the products produced under the marketing pact - products that will cost consumers extra.
"All food should be safe in the marketplace," she said. "People shouldn't have to pay more for safety."
There also are concerns that food sold at farmers markets and roadside stalls are not part of the program and remain at risk for contamination.
Last year's spinach E. coli flare-up was the 20th U.S. food-borne outbreak in the past 10 years of contaminated leafy greens products from California. The incident, which sickened people in 26 states, raised public consciousness about food safety.
Since then, lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, fresh and frozen ground beef, and peanut butter have all been found to have been contaminated with either E. coli or salmonella, which can cause severe cramping, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and, in the worst cases, kidney failure.
The recent discoveries of tainted products from China, including toothpaste, dog food, juice and fish, have prompted calls for more stringent food-safety measures worldwide.
As the spotlight has lingered on food safety, backers of the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement tout it as a model for global safety practices.
"Other industries in similar situations have taken years to come up with what these guys have come up with in a matter of months," Chelling said.
Canada will limit entry of 14 leafy greens products from California to those handled under the marketing agreement.
The program goes further than the federal Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point regulations, which focus mainly on good practices in packing, said Joe Pezzini, vice president of operations for Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, Calif., and chairman of the California Leafy Green Advisory Board.
"We believe this is an unprecedented commitment to food safety," he said. "It created a mandatory level of standards in the industry. What it really does is raise the bar in food safety. There's never been anything like it."
Another component of the agreement is a commitment to research. In addition to the 2-cent carton assessment, agricultural companies and the Produce Marketing Association are contributing millions to fund a food-safety research center at the University of California Davis to learn how microbes contaminate produce.
The Center for Produce Safety will be operating by this winter, said Rob Atwill, its interim director and one of the researchers who will pursue more answers about the deadly pathogens.
"It (E. coli) is a sneaky little bacteria, and it doesn't raise its head that often," he said.
"In the next few years," Atwill said, "we hope to close the knowledge gaps about how the pathogens enter the field of produce."


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Supporting Freemen's
Freemen's is extremely proud of its academic results, outstanding pastoral care and the opportunities for pupils to excel in sports, drama and music.
We believe that a holistic approach to education ensures that while our students are with us they have every opportunity to thrive and grow before leaving School fully prepared for the rapidly changing and challenging world awaiting them.
We strive to keep fees at a minimum and whilst these pay for everyday running costs of the School, they do not cover our ambitious development plans for the future. Unlike a number of schools, we do not have a large endowment or capital reserves that we can draw upon to fund these and so we rely on philanthropic contributions from alumni, past and present parents and others who recognise the value of the educational experience we provide here at Freemen's.
Our current fundraising priorities are the School's Master Plan and extending the provision of bursaries and scholarships to pupils.
Areas for support
Master Plan
We are currently undergoing an ambitious Master Plan to further expand and improve our facilities. This plan includes the refurbishment of Main House and other projects which are being discussed with the Governors. In the first phase of this plan, we have already successfully completed the build of a brand new boarding house, music school and swimming pool. Click here for more details on the Master Plan.
Freemen's is committed to increasing the number of bursaries we can offer to pupils both now and for future generations. Bursaries are means-tested and allow pupils, whose families would not otherwise be able to afford to send their children here, to experience and benefit from everything that Freemen's has to offer. Freemen's provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for children to thrive and a bursary at Freemen's can truly transform a child's life.
We still have a long way to go to secure enough funds to support children now and in the coming years but through charitable donations we can make this a reality. As a City of London School, we also have the added benefit that money donated to the Bursary Fund will be matched pound for pound by the City of London Corporation.
We award scholarships for academic and musical merit. Scholars will be offered a specific programme of study that recognises their ability, whilst continues to drive and challenge them.
We currently offer academic and music scholarships, as well as the Bhargava Scholarship, restricted to girls looking to study Mathematics at A Level.
Wherever School needs it most
We are grateful to our donors who choose this option as it allows School to assign money to the project that needs it most.
Ways to give
There are a number of ways to support Freemen's and any donation, no matter how modest, really can make a tremendous difference to our School.
Regular giving
Regular gifts can be made to Freemen's on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis by setting up a Direct Debit. These regular gifts allow us to plan for the future with confidence ensuring that we have guaranteed funds for specific projects such as bursaries.
A gift in your Will
Leaving a gift to Freemen's in your Will is a significant and meaningful way of contributing to the School for the benefit of future generations. Any gift, no matter what size, is extremely appreciated. It is likely that for every £1000 left, you could save £400 in inheritance tax. We recognise that a Will is very personal and any gifts left to Freemen's would be treated confidentially in line with the person's wishes.
Making a Will is incredibly important and we would recommend that you seek independent legal advice before making a new Will or amending an existing one. If you would like to talk to someone about leaving a gift in your Will to Freemen's please contact Jo Patel in our Development Office on (01372) 822454 who would be very happy to talk to you.
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Payroll giving is an easy way to donate to the School as it allows you to make donations directly from your gross salary, thereby giving immediate tax relief on the value of your gift.
If you are paid through PAYE then your employer is almost certainly eligible to offer payroll giving. Donations are deducted from your salary either as a regular monthly payment or as a one-off gift. Simply choose how much you would like to give and inform your Payroll department. The money is donated to the School via a payroll giving agency, which charges a small administrative fee. Please contact your Payroll department for more information.
Matched giving
Many companies support charities through a matched giving scheme and this can double or triple the value of your gift to the School. If you are making a gift to the School, please check with your Payroll or HR department whether your company operates a scheme like this as it could make your donation worth even more to us.
Single Donation
A single donation can make a real and immediate difference to the School. We are very grateful to all of our donors for any support we receive, regardless of how small or large.
You can make a donation to the School by cheque made payable to: CLFS and post to the Development Office, City of London Freemen's School, Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET.
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Overseas giving
If you live overseas and would like to donate, please contact Jo Patel in the Development Office on +44 (0)1372 822454 to discuss this.
Gift Aid
HMRC operates a scheme called Gift Aid and through this scheme we can claim the basic rate tax on every pound donated. So if you donated £100 to the School, it means that you could actually be giving us £125. Donating to the School under Gift Aid means that so much more money could be raised at no extra cost to you. For more information please contact Jo Patel in the Development Office on (01372) 822454 or email@example.com
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We would love to hear from our Old Frees, current and past parents, governors and staff – and so would our alumni and friends.
Please let us know what you are doing now and if you are happy to do so, we might feature your news in future marketing and communications literature.
Additionally, you may be in a position where you could offer insight into a particular university, the working world, a specific industry or be able to offer a work experience opportunity. As a member of the Freemen's family, you could play a vital part in helping current pupils with their future.
If you feel you can offer some support, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call: (01372) 822454.
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We work collaboratively alongside our alumni, current and past parents, the Freemen's School Association and the Old Freemen's Association and others to support Freemen's.
If you are interested in making a gift to Freemen's or would like more information about our alumni activities please contact us on: firstname.lastname@example.com or call on (01372) 822454.


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|Shaikh Saleh Kamil , Head of the United Chambers of Commerce, Gulf Region, delivered a speech at the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) yesterday on Islamic Economy and its significance in the present crises-ridden world. The audience appreciated his thought-provoking comments on the various aspects of Islamic economy that prevent many ills that plague many economies today. On the issue of Zakat he says it is one of "my concerns for many years. Zakat can be the key tool for the economic and social growth...............................................Full Article: Source


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I post ice cream recipes on this blog a lot, have you noticed? It's fair to say that, other than white cake with white buttercream icing, ice cream is my favorite dessert. Clearly I eat it at all times of the year, even when it's 30 degrees outside. You may or may not have already experienced the "ice creams" made with frozen bananas and zero dairy, such as this Vegan Banana and Nut Butter "Ice Cream" , but if you haven't, well, you're missing out! You don't need an ice cream maker for this delicious treat, all you need is a good food processor (or possibly a good blender, although I'm not sure how well a blender would work….it would have to be powerful!). Since it's fall I thought I'd share this "fall harvest" version of the non-dairy "ice cream" recipe that I found on Jessie's blog several weeks ago. Jessie made her's using sweet potato, which I'm sure was delicious, but since I still had some butternut squash left from our summer garden I decided to use butternut squash. Behold, Winter Squash and Banana "Ice Cream"!
- 1 butternut squash, cooked, peeled and cubed to make ~1.5 cups **
- 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
- Freeze the cubed squash and the sliced bananas for at least 3 hours, or until they are frozen solid. Once frozen, take out of the freezer and, along with the other ingredients, add to a food processor. Process on and off until everything is blended and smooth (you will likely have to pulse for about 3 minutes, and yes, it will be loud!). Scrape the "ice cream" out of the food processor and serve right away.
- Whatever is not served can be frozen, but be aware that because of the very low fat and sugar content, this will freeze and become solid. In order to serve again on another day you will need to take the "ice cream" out of the freezer about 30 minutes ahead of time to allow to thaw.
Nutrition Highlights: Under 150 calories, only 16.8 grams of sugar (and only ~ 5 grams are considered "added sugar"), excellent source of vitamin C (20% Daily Value) and vitamin A (61% Daily Value)
I sprinkled some extra cinnamon on top, plus some pumpkin pie spice. I also added a dollop of coconut whipped "cream", which can be made by freezing and whipping full fat coconut milk (put a can of coconut milk in the fridge to chill, take it out after 24 hours, flip it over, open and pour out whatever isn't solid, then whip the remaining ~4-5 Tbsp. solid coconut milk in a chilled bowl. Whip for about 3 minutes on high, adding liquid Stevia for sweetness). It's delicious.
As I mentioned in the recipe, this can definitely be put in the freezer, but beware, it gets very frozen (as in, solid). Because there is so little sugar and fat (and nothing articial to make it smooth and creamy like many ice creams out there) it freezes quite easily. I suggest either making this on a day when you have company and you know it will all be consumed, or make sure to let it thaw for about 15 minutes before you eat any leftovers. I take out my leftovers and allow them to thaw on the counter, then break it apart into chunks, then mix it into Greek yogurt with berries. It's a fun late-night snack.
So, if you're like me and you crave sweet cold goodness at all times of the year, make this today. Try it with sweet potatoes if you'd like, or possibly even acorn squash (why not?!) and feel good knowing you are getting some vitamin A and vitamin C in your sweet treat. Real wholesome antioxidants with your dessert? Yeah, you simply can't beat that!


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GREELEY — A Greeley police officer on Friday shot and killed a man who held a woman hostage for several hours, threatening to kill her in his basement apartment south of the Greeley Mall.
SWAT team members stormed into the apartment and rescued the woman.
A standoff between the man, who fired a gunshot out of his window, and police ensued for nearly four hours when he saw police approaching his apartment to arrest him on an outstanding warrant, said Greeley Police Sgt. Susan West..
The man, whose name has not yet been released, then began to threaten to kill the woman, she said.
The standoff ended when SWAT team members entered the gunman's apartment, at 1804 30th St.
"Unfortunately, we were forced to fire, and the gunman is deceased," West said after the incident. She said the woman, who was an acquaintance of the gunman, was still in the apartment when the gunman was shot.
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Hemispheres Magazine has a great piece about a vacation in Belize, Three Perfect Days: Belize.
This article, written by Joe Keohane, describes an exciting trip to this small Central American country.
Click here to read it.
Mr. Keohane also mentions a cookbook that I was delighted to receive, Flavors of Belize: The Cookbook created by Tanya McNab. This work features vibrant pictures and authentic recipes from a country that is considered to be a cultural melting pot. The featured food includes:
Coconut curry shrimp,
Belizean Boil-Up, and
Breadfruit casserole.
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Our hotel has equipped apartments with minibar, air conditioning, TV and private bathroom. We have a varied breakfast with breads, cakes, juices, fresh fruit and more.
Malibu Hotel is an excellent choice for your comfort. He thought of Fortaleza, he thought of Malibu Hotel.


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Fake ACB officers caught extorting Rs 50,000 from cafe owner at Nagpada
After ordering tea at the eatery, the two men enquired about the waiter's age and then threatened the owner for employing minors; demanded money promising to squash the matter
With the police's mass awareness campaign on fake cops robbing the elderly proving seemingly effective, it appears con men are now cooking up novel ways to deceive people.
Police arrested two men posing as officers from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for trying to extort Rs 50,000 from a Nagpada-based restaurateur yesterday.
The conmen had threatened the restaurant owner of dire consequences for employing minors at the eatery, but stated they wouldn't take any action, if he paid the money.
The arrested men have been identified as Javed Khan and Sohail Khan, and have been booked under extortion laws.
According to the police, two men entered Café Al-Kausar, Nagpada and ordered for tea in the afternoon. As soon as a young waiter served them, the men enquired about his age. They then approached the eatery owner stating that he was violating labour laws by making young boys work, and to squash the matter he would have to shell out some money.
"They sat at a corner table, so they go unnoticed. And immediately after the waiter served them tea, one of them started saying that there are minors working here, and it is against the law to make them work. We told him that they are not minors, but then they started threatening us. They demanded Rs 50,000, and promised us that no complaint will be made," said Ateeq Soldier, a partner at the hotel.
"Sensing foul play, my brother called up other hoteliers in the vicinity for help who told us to entertain the duo till they arrived. We also called up the police control room," said Soldier.
Hot pursuit
"When the cops asked one of them to furnish his identity card, he couldn't show one. But the other man furnished an ID card, which looked fake," added Soldier. The cops then asked the duo to accompany them to the police station.
"As we left for the police station, the duo got into their car and zipped away. Cops gave chase for a distance, and managed to nab them," said Soldier.
Con job
V V Sawade, senior police inspector at Nagpada police station said, "The duo were apparently from some 'Akhil Bhartiya Bhrashtachar Sanghatan', and were arrested for extorting money from the restaurant owner. One of them had an ID card, and we contacted the head of the organisation. But, since we spoke to him he has not come to the police station. We are looking into the case and investigating if they have been involved in similar offences." The two men have been booked under section 384 (punishment for extortion) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.
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Meanwhile, restaurant owners claim this is not the first time that they have been threatened by such phoney cops.
"Our industry is a soft target. The association will take up this matter with all members and will request owners to come forward if they have faced any similar incidences," said Sudhakar Shetty, president Indian Hotels and Restaurants' Association.


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In a setback for wine online, New York rules against "advertisers"
In a surprising setback for selling wine online, the New York State State Liquor Authority ruled yesterday that the sale of wine by third-party "advertisers" violates its code. Some online sales and marketing companies, such as wine clubs and Lot 18, sell or market wine online without a New York retail license, instead rely on a licensee to process or fulfill the orders.
The SLA ruled on a January 17 request from ShipCompliant, a regulatory compliance company for the wine trade, that had sought clarification for the expansion of its "MarketPlace" product. Although not mentioned specifically in the ruling, Lot 18, which uses ShipCompliant, was the focus. Lot 18 does not hold a NY license to sell wine and had been processing orders through a licensee. The order fulfillment had been occurring off-site from the retailer's physical location. The SLA states that, in their interpretation, selling wine includes soliciting or receiving orders for wine. It further states that licensees are not allowed to make their license available to a person who has not been approved by the authority. In this specific case, the licensee was not involved in choosing the brands to be sold or in determining the prices and the licensee had no control in discretion in dividing the proceeds of each sale, the ruling states.
"The best thing a state's alcohol regulatory body can do is be clear about how it expects a company like ours — and our competitors — to operate," says Dini Rao, Chief Merchandise Officer for Lot 18. "Clarity is better for us and, ultimately, better for consumers. We're working on several legal and technical solutions to comply with the SLA's ruling, which we expect to introduce soon."
The ruling has ramifications for wine clubs too. The Wall Street Journal wine club is run in a similar manner: their web site states that orders are received and fulfilled by the licensed retailer Shermer Specialties of Carmel NY. The NY SLA fined Shermer $50,000 last month for third-party internet sales. Shermer has not responded to a request for comment. Global Wine Co. based in San Rafael, CA, operates several wine clubs including The New York Times wine club, Food & Wine wine club, Williams-Sonoma wine club. Global Wine Co has yet to respond to a request for comment about how they will react to the ruling.
The ruling has national implications. Previously, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control ruled that it was illegal for unlicensed third parties to profit from the sale of alcohol. This stymied online wine sales in the state and nationally for years. However, after a lengthy review, the state reversed its position and deemed the sales as legitimate, liberalizing wine sales with a less restrictive view of sales. According to one person at the January 17 New York meeting, a participant pointed out the new California position to the Board; the chairman was unmoved.
The ruling states that the SLA will be issuing an advisory providing more comprehensive guidance.
Ruling: 2013-01006A Internet Advertising Platform(pdf)


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Reading body language: There are many mysteries on this planet that has baffle people and scientists for years and that is understanding or reading the body language when hugging.
Ok so the scientists are not baffled in most instances but many times people are in general when it comes to interpreting hugs between people.
Think about the last time that you received a hug from someone and how would you categorize the person who gave you the hug, were they:
- · A friend
- · A relative
- · A significant other
- · A stranger
Now reading body language when hugging you really have to determine what category the other person falls into for the basic hugs out there. Interpreting hugs will help you determine what type of relationship people have or even
Reading the body language when giving or receiving a full hug
A full hug is what you see goods friends or people who are in a relationship give. The body language or non verbal cues come from the proximity or distance apart that the people are when giving a full hug. The two people in question are comfortable enough to not just touch shoulders but embrace and allow the rest of their bodies touch. This is something that would be uncomfortable for people who are not close to perform without strange facial expressions or even making the embrace faster than what should seem normal.
Reading the body language when giving or receiving a full hug with embrace
Now a full hug with an embrace is a full hug but longer almost to say nonverbally this is a hug that has been waiting a long time to happen. Normally you will see this when the people in question are very good friends or intimate. You would see this type of hug in the news when a Marine or soldier comes home after a long tour and hugs his or her significant other. It's a long hug but almost may seem like a celebration at the same time.
There is more to this hug than meets the eye, when a person hugs another person and wraps their arms around the other person fully it takes
plenty of trust on the part of the person who is getting the hug. This is not a simple act. Sometimes people who are cheating get caught this way, the hug is too familiar. People who receive full hugs are not strangers and this hug is not an accident or casual.
Reading body language of a half hug when in public
The first hug would be a half hug. This is where you may stand side to side with a person and use one arm to hug the other person as they hug you. Reading this body language would give you the idea that the person is an acquaintance or a relatively new friend. This hug is safe for those involved because it really has no jealous problems that could arise with most people. The half hug may be used in a social situation where there are many people to meet and greet with.
The types of people who could give you a half hug would be friends, relatives, sometimes significant others but it may be uncomfortable for a stranger to give a half hug depending on regions or countries. In the United States there is a barrier for most people when it comes to touching someone unknown for some.
Reading the body Language when giving a A frame hug
The A frame hug is an unusual type of hug when seen from people who are observing 2 people use this type of embrace. This is where the two people hugging don't want to get too close to each other but lean forward to meet and give a hug, from a distance it looks like the two people are making an A. Now this may be a bro hug where one arm is used to wrap around the other person or it could even be a full hug where both parties wrap their arms around each other. This encounter may seem unusual because the body language shows a lack of comfort. The whole aura is this hag may even mage bystanders who are reading the body language subconsciously uncomfortable.
Reading body language when giving an leaning A frame hug
Leaning A frame hug is similar to the full A frame hug but done from the side as a half hug. Once again the people observing this non verbal communication may read into the situation and see the people as possible friends, people who are have a stressful relationship or even new acquaintances. This type of hug can also be seen from people who are first dating or pre teens this can be commonly seen after school or at malls for this range of ages.
A hug can mean something or a hug can mean nothing, it depends upon the situation and the context of where the people are.
If you would like to learn how to read body language like an expert, this would be your best resource to understand and interpret body language and read situations.
As always I would like to thank you in advance for your comments and or questions about reading and interpreting the body language of hugs.
Now go implement!
Scott Sylvan Bell
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From creating shorts to creating wonderfully warm insulation, your old pair of jeans has a lot of value left to it. However, like always we usually adopt the easiest way and just throw the pair of jeans we've been wearing for a long time. Netherton-born artist Ian Berry knew it very well that instead of just throwing old jeans in the bin, it can be somehow reused to create something new and unique.
Now living in Sweden, the artist left his full time job in the advertising industry and planned to make a living by creating art, a move which not many of his fellows appreciated at that time. Fast forward a few years and a few low moments in Ian's life and today we have him as one of the finest artists in the world with a unique collection of art Ian calls the Denimu.
Denimu, as the name suggests, is artwork created entirely from recycled denim. Denimu is so popular that the Ian's shows that take place in Sweden and US are mostly selling out. Being simple is the key to Ian's artwork which are created using an old pair of jeans, a pair of scissors and some glue to hold all those denim cuttings on the canvas. As you can see in the pictures, the artwork is incredibly detailed and without touching the actual piece, not many would know about the raw materials used.
During his five years of working with the material, Ian has also managed to fill up seven closets with discarded jeans, which should serve as the raw materials for the next range of Denimu for years to come.
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This section has information on our Cancer Health & Wellness Program, support groups, educational events, the Health & Wellness Resource Room, Integrative Medicine, and the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center.
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Welcome to Soler7, which offers philosophy, psychology, fractals and artistic photography.
|InFrequently Asked Questions: This attempts to answer the big questions of psychology and philosophy, questions that are asked infrequently. There are questions concerning the meaning of life, enlightenment, love, Who Am I?, evil, time, wisdom and the philosophy of consciousness. The various articles explore the overlap between psychology and philosophy. There are also diversions such as humour, fiction, puzzles and paradoxes. Many of these have their ramifications in philosophy. Also featured are discussions of the philosophy of Kant and the philosophy of Krishnamurti. There is the psychology of humour, the psychology of sex, the enneagram psychology and articles on handling psychological problems.
|Soler's Fractal Gallery:
The fractal part of the site contains hundreds of fractals that can be saved on your computer. Fractals are complex and often beautiful computer graphics. Fractals are the images of chaos that lie at the intersection of mathematical equations and esthetics. There are also free fractal program downloads and both elementary and in-depth explanatory articles regarding how fractals are generated and what they are.
|Soler's Mountain Treks:
This is the high-altitude part of the site. It explores the lure of walking and climbing in the mountains, expressed in words and photos. There are descriptions of high mountain hikes around Mt Blanc and Mt Rosa in the Alps with many photos, as well as trekking in the Andes of Patagonia.
|Soler's Travel Photo Gallery:
This features a large gallery of photos expressing the joy of water as it runs, and other subjects, mostly from nature. There are helpful articles on digital photography, including Photoshop and how to improve your photo-making. You can look at and copy many free large-format photos from various trips around the world, including some excellent wildlife photos from the Galapagos.
Please send feedback to "tad@soler 7.com" - this email address has an extra space - please remove it if you want to email me.
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Hi guys,
I finished my CORBA programming in Java. I need to start the ORBd first then Saver second then client last.
The Problem is; by right, when i start the saver, another prompt should open and print message "Sever is Online OK!" (i.e before i lunch client) BUT when it opens it quickly disappear.
please help me, what am i doing wrong?:confused: Am on Windows Vista, home Premium.
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Binyavanga Wainaina
Binyavanga Wainaina is a Kenyan writer. In 2002 he won the Caine Prize for African Writing. He is the Founding Editor of Kwani? – a leading Kenyan magazine (www.kwani.org). In 2007, he won the Virginia Quarterly's Emily Clark Balch prize for fiction. He was written for Tin House, Chimurenga, National Geographic and the New York Times. He is the Visiting Writer at Union College, in upstate New York. His travel/memoir book Discovering Home will be published by Graywolf Press in 2008.