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Photo courtesy of Diane Guthrie Davis, local photographer
You can find her prints for sale at Beach Reflections, LLC
Good Morning and so HAPPY you came by for a visit. I love when you visit and really, really love when ya leave me some comment love. (please leave me an email addy so that I can reply to you....I always, always reply when I know how to reach you. I really don't care for the noreply-comment blogger because well....I can't reply back)
See all the pretty seashells and the awesome seastar? My friend Diane Guthrie Davis's treasure she found on one of her beach walks here lately. I look at her photos and just drool sometimes....hehe!! Ya'll know that I do my fair share of shell hunting too so I can't complain but I can DROOL!!!
I wanted to share some tips today about finding and cleaning the treasures Mother Nature tosses up on shore or at least close to shore. Yes, yes....sometimes ya have to wade out in that water to get the big ones. The water won't feel cold for long....I promise. I can make that promise too because I have learned from experience that either (a) you get use to the temp fairly fast or (b) your feet get so numb ya just can't feel the cold. I ummmmm think with this time of year it is probably (b) but HEY....some sacrifice has to be made for the shells. Our beaches aren't the most shell inhabited but we do have them and they are true treasures.
Tip on finding shells: Of course you can walk down the shore and find shells here and there. Make sure you keep an eye out in the water too because sometimes you may get lucky and see one of the bigger ones that just won't roll all the way up onto the sand. Just please PLEASE make sure you check the big shells to make sure you aren't taking something's home. We have land crabs and we also have water crabs that make the big shells homes and we don't want to harm any living creature....now do we? If one is inhabited then just place it back in the water and walk on by with a silent good bye. If you are one of the lucky ones and find a sand dollar, please make sure it's not still alive. It's very easy to tell...they will look fuzzy...not grey or white. If they are fuzzy then place them back in the water with the slight hump facing up. Sand dollars are part of the sea urchin family and are actual living creatures.
Living sand dollar (see the fuzzy edges?)
If you find a starfish or seastar...same rule applies. When you turn them over their tiny little hair like legs will just be a going. If in doubt do like me....don't take it unless it's all dried out. Respect LIFE in all creatures!! Now once you have roamed the shore for awhile it's time to look for some hidden treasures. Oh yes me matey, there be hidden treasure just a waitin for ye to find her. HEHE...love pirate talk!! You don't need much in the way of tools either....we use a big spoon and one of the little sifters that comes with a kiddo beach bucket set and of course a bucket to carry our booty in. Argg argg arggg!!!! The best place to dig is where the shore has been built up by the dredging being deposited there. What's dredging? It's where the State of Alabama after hurricanes and tropical storms washed away the shore....pulls sand from the bottom of the ocean and puts it up on shore. What lies on the bottom of the ocean out from shore and can get caught up in the dredging pipes? Shells!!!
All it takes to find shells here is simply to start digging and sifting. I have found some whole and beautiful shells doing this. They may not be big shells, remember they have to have been able to fit in those pipes but they make for beautiful memory keepsakes.
You can also sometimes just sit down close to where the tide comes in and out (in the dry sand back aways) and start digging and sifting to find some too. Sifting is the key word here and go slow so that you don't miss one. Ohhhh, and be careful because we have one grumpy inhabitant that makes the sand his home and that really does NOT like to be disturbed and WILL stand his ground. Again, I'm speaking from experience. I didn't think we would be able to get away from this lil guy we definitely disturbed one Sunday afternoon while shell hunting at Ft Morgan. ^_^
See the little indents on either side? He was trying to watch me and the Chazman..hehe
Ohhhh....do NOT dig in the dunes. It's bad for the beach environment and will get you into some BIG trouble. Also, once you have finished digging and sifting, please cover what hole you made so that someone that comes walking by later won't step into it and hurt themselves. Ohhh and don't take bags of sand either, that's against the law. I promise once you get home, you will have some sand to use that was inside your shells. Speaking of bags....we always take a few with us so that we can pick up any trash we find on our hunts. The beach is a beautiful place, full of nature and we want to keep it that way.
Tips on cleaning shells: Now I think all of us have our own way to clean our treasures so of course this is just how I do it. After I get home, I take a piece of newspaper and lay it out. Then I take each shell and give it a good shake or two. This is a great way to gather sand. Ya'll know I love to use sand in the little glass vials with my jewelry pieces and this is how I get it. Once I'm sure I have most of the sand out, I place the shells in warm soapy water. Let them sit for about an hour...take them out and rinse. Then I place them in a small rubbermaid container that is filled with part water and water bleach. Let them soak for at least a couple of hours. Take them out and put them back in a soapy bath, rinse and lay out to dry. I do the second soapy bath because I do NOT like how bleach smells. Ewwwww!! If you want to give your shells a natural shine you can polish them with mineral oil. I know some use baby oil but I wouldn't. Yes, yes baby oil smells so good but believe me....after a few years....it's PEEUUU time again. (the baby oil eventually breaks down and loses that sweet smell) If you want them to keep a shiny "wet" look then you can paint them with shellac or even clear nail polish. I like to just keep the ones I find natural.
Now that you have some tips...go on a shell hunt. It's relaxing, fun and gives you some wonderful memories to keep in your heart and a pretty glass bowl to sit on the table.
Until next time..............Hugs,


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Compressed air systems can account for a significant portion of a facility's overall operating costs, so it goes without saying that air should be used wisely. One important factor is selecting the right type of compressed air dryer. Matching the dryer to a facility's specific processes can save thousands of dollars in up-front costs and yield major dividends over the operating life of the system. The key is knowing how dry is "dry enough."
Pressure dew point is the term generally used to indicate the amount of moisture the air contains at line pressure. Pressure dew point is the temperature below which moisture will condense out of compressed air. For example, if a compressed air system has a pressure dew point of 40°F, moisture in the air will not condense as long as the air temperature remains above 40°F. If the temperature drops to 35°F, however, moisture in the air will condense, and liquid water will appear in the system, potentially damaging tools, pneumatic cylinders, and downstream processes.
Air dryers remove water before it can contaminate a system, but different dryers have different capabilities. Identifying the pressure dew point an application needs lets engineers determine the appropriate dryer. They fall into three general categories for most industrial applications: refrigerated, desiccant, and heat-of-compression (HOC) dryers.
Refrigerated dryers
Refrigerated air dryers reduce compressed air temperature through contact with a cold medium. Because cold air cannot hold as much moisture as hot air, water condenses out of saturated air as its temperature decreases — drying the air. A moisture separator in the dryer subsequently removes the water, which empties through a drain.
Although there are several variations of refrigerated dryers, they generally fall into two categories: non-cycling and cycling. The fundamental difference between the two is, as the name implies, the non-cycling dryer's refrigeration system runs continuously — regardless of demand. Most non-cycling dryers include a hot gas bypass valve that keeps the dryer from freezing. Without this valve, compressed-air temperature can fall below the freezing point. Ice could form in the air circuit and block the entire system.
Cycling dryers help facilities conserve energy. Cycling dryers use the refrigeration system to cool a glycol-water mixture. This thermal mass exchanges heat with the warm air entering the system, thereby cooling the air and warming the fluid. The refrigeration system activates when the thermal-mass temperature rises above a set point. It cools the fluid to the desired low temperature, at which time the refrigeration system turns off. This type of operation uses only the energy required to address the incoming air load on the dryer, conserving energy.
Refrigerated dryers are widely used because they are cost-effective to purchase, operate, and maintain. For example, if an industrial facility only requires a dryer to run for 15 minutes every two hours, a cycling dryer can reduce electricity and energy costs when the system is not in use.
Refrigerated dryers yield air with a pressure dew point between 38° and 50°F. Although well-suited for general manufacturing and some specialty processes, they may not be appropriate for critical applications that demand extremely dry air.
Desiccant dryers
Unlike refrigerant-based units, desiccant dryers use porous desiccant beads to remove moisture from untreated air. Three types of desiccant dryers are widely used in the market: heatless, heated purge, and blower purge.
Heatless desiccant dryers use desiccant material contained within two towers to adsorb moisture from the compressed-air stream. Unprocessed, compressed air flows through the drying tower. The air passes through a diffuser screen and is distributed uniformly through the desiccant column. As air travels through the tower, the porous desiccant beads adsorb moisture, removing it from the air stream. This process generates heat, referred to as the heat of adsorption. The process typically raises air temperature by 15° to 20°F. The dry air, which can reach a pressure dew point of –40° to –100°F, exits the drying tower and travels downstream to the user's equipment.
To remove the accumulated water from the desiccant, about 15% of the dry air emerging from the drying tower is channeled to the second, regenerating tower. In the regenerating tower, the air expands to atmospheric pressure as it moves over the desiccant beads. The dry, low-pressure air passes through the tower and collects moisture off the desiccant beads, aided by the heat of adsorption generated during the drying process. The towers switch from drying to regenerating in fixed intervals, letting one side continuously dry the process air while simultaneously regenerating the opposite tower.
Heated desiccant dryers — also referred to as heat reactivated or heated purge desiccant dryers — have a heater in the dryer's regeneration circuit. This type uses a combination of heat and airflow to regenerate the desiccant adsorption beads.
In a heated desiccant dryer, untreated air from the compressor enters the drying tower and flows over desiccant beads. Similar to heatless dryers, the beads adsorb and remove moisture. Air exiting the drying tower can have pressure dew points ranging from –40° to –100°F.
While the drying tower treats compressed air, the opposite tower regenerates the desiccant. About 7% to 8% of the dried air is diverted for regeneration. This air passes through a heater, and the resulting extremely hot and dry air passes over the desiccant beads in the regenerating tower, liberating the moisture. The moist air is ultimately discharged through sound-attenuating mufflers. Given the energy costs associated with generating compressed air, heated purge dryers often cost less to operate than heatless dryers, as they use about 50% less compressed air for regeneration.
Heated blower dryers — also called blower purge dryers — do not require processed air to regenerate the desiccant in the regenerating tower. Instead, they rely on a dedicated blower that draws air from the surrounding environment.
The flow path to dry compressed air is the same as in the heated dryer configuration. Air enters the drying tower, flows across the desiccant, and discharges at the dryer outlet.
During regeneration, however, the blower draws air through a filter and sends it through a heater. The hot air travels into the regenerating tower where it is diffused, sent through the desiccant beads to extract moisture, recollected, and then exhausted through the purge-air outlet valve.
Thus, a notable difference between heated dryers and heated blower dryers is that blower purge dryers do not require 8% of the treated air for regeneration. The compressor's total air capacity is available at the dryer outlet. A blower purge dryer that processes 500 scfm at the dryer inlet will have 500 scfm available at the dryer outlet, unlike other desiccant dryers. Like other desiccant units, heated blower dryers produce pressure dew points in the –40° to –100°F range.
Heatless, heated, and heated blower desiccant models produce the extremely dry air needed for sensitive applications such as chemical and pharmaceutical processing, but they typically require a larger initial investment than refrigerated dryers. The heated blower model has the greatest up-front cost but is often the most efficient to operate because it does not use compressed air for regeneration. In contrast, the heatless model is the most affordable of the desiccant dryer designs. However, the cost of the purge air used for regeneration may ultimately result in a higher total cost of ownership over the life of the equipment, when compared to heated and heated blower dryers.
Heat of compression dryers
Heat of compression (HOC) dryers are the most energy-efficient types. HOC dryers are desiccant dryers that capture and recycle heat generated by an oil-free air compressor during the compression process. Most HOC dryers have two towers filled with desiccant and deliver full compressor capacity at the dryer outlet.
Compressing air produces a significant amount of heat. With conventional refrigerated and desiccant dryers, a water- or air-cooled aftercooler removes that heat, and compressed air is delivered to the dryer at approximately 100°F.
In HOC dryers, the hot compressed air — typically around 340°F — travels directly from the oil-free compressor to the regeneration tower. Air flows through the tower, removing moisture from the desiccant column, and exits as hot, wet air. This moisture-laden air then passes through an aftercooler, where it emerges at approximately 100°F. The full compressed airflow then travels through the drying tower and exits with little moisture and a dew point of approximately –40°F.
HOC dryers coupled with Class 0 oil-free air compressors are ideal for critical applications in food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. This designation ensures compressed air moving through the system is free of water, oil, and particulates to ensure the quality of the end product. While HOC dryers require a larger capital investment than refrigerated or conventional desiccant dryers, operating costs can be on par with a light bulb.
For more information on compressed-air dryers, visit www.ingersollrandproducts.com.
Selecting the right dryer
Every facility has unique needs and demands, so there is not a "one size fits all" dryer suitable for all applications. Refrigerated, desiccant, and HOC dryers all have a place. Consider these factors when determining which dryer is the best choice:
It is important to determine how dry is "dry enough" for the application at hand. Once you've identified the minimum moisture content of the system, factor the performance, energy demands, and operational savings associated with each dryer type into the investment equation.;

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Usually, a Linux server will only use one VLAN. Sometimes, a Linux server will use more than one VLAN, with a dedicated network interface for each. This article describes how more than one VLAN can be accessed on one interface.
In order for a Linux server to support more than one VLAN on one network interface, both and OS and networking configuration is needed.
Network Configuration
Ethernet Interfaces on the network side can be configured as access ports or trunk ports.
An access port:
Can carry traffic for only one VLAN
Can only have one VLAN configured on the interface
Most UNIX Systems Administrators are familiar with access ports
A trunk port:
Can carry traffic for two or more VLANs
Can only have two or more VLANs configured on the interface
The traffic on a trunk port must use VLAN tagging defined in IEEE 802.1Q. This adds a 32-bit field immediately after the Source Address (which is a MAC address). This tag indicates which VLAN the frame and packet belong.
IEEE 802.1Q defines the Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol, an OSI layer 2 protocol, which allows bridges to negotiate the set of VLANs to be used over a specific link.
OS Configuration in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
The VLAN interface can be configured in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-ethX where X is the parent interface followed by a . character and then the VLAN id. If you are configuring eth1 to connect to vlan 193 with the network being 126.96.36.199 and the IP address 22.214.171.124 then the file should be called:
And the contents should be:
If you wish to test the setting ahead of time before changing the configuration files, use this command:
ip link add link eth1 name eth1.193 type vlan id 193
Note: for this to survive a reboot, edit the VLAN interface configuration file in /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ as described above.
Suggestions for Future Learning
Cisco documentation on trunk ports
RedHat documentation
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It seems to be that finally the retail location of Apple which is one of the much awaited ones finally has an opening date. The latest location is said to be in the premises of the new World Trade Center. As per Apple, for their customers there is also something in store which is very special.
Earlier in the year, it was reported that the Apple Store that is located in the World Trade Center will be on the section of the lower level shopping part of the Oculus Transportation Hub. Since late 2013, the store has been the talk of headlines and it was just last year that we even got to see a few images of how the construction is being carried.
During the construction, it was said that the World Trade Centre's section of the Oculus Transportation Hub managed to go over the budget. It hit more than $3.9 billion just for this one particular part. After a lot of delays, the public finally had access to it this year on March 4th.
The images of the retail store is yet to be uploaded, however what we do know that the store's address is said to be 185 Greenwich Street. We all know that off late Apple has been working on the expansion of their services and products on various fronts, while on one side, they plan to come up with more products and hit more countries, on the other hand, they are also working on coming up with more stores so that they can go ahead and provide better services to their customers and make it accessible for them. Apple Stores are known for the way they are planned and the beauty of the construction that takes place with the end result being something that is really beautiful


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I currently use the Amazon Kindle app on my old PC, MacBook, iPad, and Android phone. I originally began using Amazon's Kindle services on my 2nd gen Kindle several years ago.
The quandary I'm running into now is that there are 3 books which appear in my Kindle app, but which do not appear to be in my Amazon Kindle library. To be clear, these are 3 books which I assume I downloaded, for free, from the Kindle store, several years ago. But the strange thing is that they do not appear anywhere in my Amazon account. When I login to Amazon in the browser and review my Kingle purchases, it shows all of my other books, but not these 3. Likewise, when I'm in the app on my PC, MacBook, and iPad (I haven't checked on the other devices), these 3 books appear as being downloaded to the device, even though I never explicitly downloaded them to the device. Moreover, there is no option for me to delete them and leave them in the cloud. If I click delete, it asks me if I want to permanently delete them.
Now here's the tricky thing; I first encountered this issue while using my PC a few months ago before I purchased my MacBook. In the end, I ended up deleting the 3 books on my PC. As I understood it then, I was physically deleting the books from my PC and it was my understanding that they were, at that point in time, in no way linked to the Amazon cloud.
Skip ahead to today. I installed the Kindle Reading app on my MacBook and, lo and behold, before even entering my Amazon account information into the application, those 3 books were there. No other books were in the app until after I signed in with my Amazon info.
This suggests to me that my assumption about the books not being linked to my Amazon Kindle cloud library may be correct. However, the only explanation for how the books got there then is that at some point when I transferred files to my new MacBook, those books also got transferred. Not only that, but this explanation would require for the Kindle Reader app to scan my drive in search of ebook/kindle files.
I can't speak to the likelihood of the latter, but I am quite confident regarding exactly which files I transferred to my new MacBook. I transferred only specific folders and files, and would have known if these 3 books were being transferred in that process. The only way I see that the files could have been transferred to my MacBook from my old PC is if they were saved as hidden files in a folder that I transferred. Ok, this explanation doesn't sound too likely, but it at least fits. So assuming that all of these things did happen, then I would expect to be able to find these files somewhere on my drive. As a note, I did of course find them in the Kindle content folder created by the app. But what I'm getting at is that, in conjunction with my theory, I should be able to find these books elsewhere on my drive. The trouble is that, after conducting a search that includes both invisible and system files, I am unable to find these books on my drive, other than in the kindle content folder. I should mention that the 'kindle content folder' I'm referring to is a hidden folder located in the Library directory which I have never touched before today.
So, assuming that the Kindle app wouldn't scan my drive for ebook/kindle files and then proceed to relocate those files to its own content folder, deleting the old file, my theory no longer seems to hold up.
I again turn to the possibility that they were synced over from the Amazon cloud. However, I still don't see how the Kindle reader app would have loaded those 3 books BEFORE I entered any of my Amazon information. If it helps, I was logged into Amazon in Chrome when I downloaded the Kindle Reader program from Amazon. But I really doubt they could use one's browser login session in the application just like that. Moreover, the 3 books don't appear to be a part of my actual Kindle Library, nor can I find them in my Amazon account history.
In conclusion, I have no viable explanation for how these 3 books ended up on my MacBook. I'd really like to know how this was able to happen.


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2013-2014 Open Stage - Application Guidelines
Application Deadline: Friday, July 5, 2013 at 5PM (EDT)
Korean Cultural Service New York presents the opportunity for talented performers/performing arts organizations to perform their work in New York City by communicating with audiences in New York through the <2013-2014 Open Stage> public contest. Selected performers/performing arts organizations will have the opportunity to co-host the event and to be featured in one performing arts series at the Gallery Korea of Korean Cultural Service New York in 2013-2014. Deadline for submission is 5PM, July 5(Friday), EDT. Please review the guidelines carefully and fill out the application form.
I. Overview
- Title: 2013-2014 Open Stage
- Purpose: To support the revitalization for creating arts through offering performance opportunities to talented performers/performing arts organizations
- Performance Venue: Gallery Korea(460 Park Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022)
- Performance Schedule: Dates will be decided after discussing with selected performers/performing arts organizations.
II. Application Genre Categories
- Music: Korean Traditional Music, Classical Music, Jazz, etc.
- Dance: Korean Traditional Dance, Contemporary/Modern Dance, Ballet, etc.
- Theater: Plays, Musical Theaters, etc.
- Multidisciplinary: Mime, Nonverbal Performance, Korean Traditional Folk Theater, etc.
III. Application Requirements
- The applicant must perform within the 2,000ft² performance area of Gallery Korea.
- The length of performance must not exceed two hours (Including intermissions).
IV. Regulations
For continuing support for providing performance opportunities to performers/performing arts organizations through the annual Open Stage, Korean Cultural Service New York has the following application regulations:
- Applicants who intend to fundraise with a benefit concert through 2013-2014 Open Stage are not eligible.
- Applicants who are not selected as a recipient in 2013-2014, are eligible to re-apply for Open Stage the following year
- Applicants who are selected as a recipient in 2013-2014 are not eligible to re-apply for Open Stage for the following two years
- Applicants who are selected as a recipient in 2012-2013 are not eligible to re-apply for Open Stage 2013-2014
V. Selection Process and Methods
Specialist panels in performing arts industries will review the application materials and evaluate applicants based on selection criteria as determined by professional panels
VI. Benefits for Selected Recipients
- A stage will be provided for the performance: Gallery Korea(Seating Capacity: 100)
- Korean Cultural Service New York will offer TC Electric M. One XL Technology Dual Effects Processor. Korean Cultural Service New York will not provide any other technical support.
- Support for advertising and PR for the performance including multiple PR materials
- Korean Cultural Service New York will give a small artist fee to the performers/performing arts organizations after completing the performance.
- A space for rehearsal will be provided: Gallery Korea
• Before the performance date, one rehearsal opportunity is available from 6-9pm.
• On the performance day, rehearsal space is available from 6-7pm.
- Reception will be provided before or after the performance.
• Korean Cultural Service New York will serve refreshments in the Gallery lobby for the recipients who are selected to perform.
*Korean Cultural Service New York will support only the expenses related to staging the performance but will not sponsor a U.S. Visa for the performers in addition to the expense of hotels, meals, transportation and studio rental for extra rehearsals. The recipient who is from Korea cannot perform in the U.S. with a tourist visa.
VII. Application Schedule and Required Documents
- Application Deadline: 5PM, July 5(Friday), EDT.
- Announcement of Results: During July in 2013, Korean Cultural Service New York will notify recipients individually via telephone or email
- Documents and Materials for the Submission: The application must be filled out in a prescribed format. Please download it from the Korean Cultural Service New York website.
• Completed application form
• Work Samples(Video, Audio, Photos, etc)
(If this performance would be a premier, you must submit work samples of your past production/performances.)
• Other materials if applicable
- Address for Submission:
Korean Cultural Service New York (460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022)
Application postmark deadline is July 5th, 2013 at 5pm(EDT).
All correspondence and application forms should be addressed to
Attn: <2013-2014 OPEN STAGE> application
Korean Cultural Service New York
460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
VIII. Additional Information
- Performance space and dates subject to change depending on the results of the public contest.
- Korean Cultural Service New York will retain all submitted documents and materials that are sent in. KCSNY is unable to return submitted work samples.
- All performances are free and open to the public.
- Contact: Korean Cultural Service New York, Performing Arts Manager, Young Hwan Choi(email@example.com, 212-759-9550(x205) or Hyo Han(firstname.lastname@example.com, 212-759-9550(x210))


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To view the 43 Work In Progress Videos of the Coloring Pages in this book, visit my Facebook page: COLORING LIFE HAPPY
* 31 Beautiful, HAND DRAWNColoring Pages
* All Pages are Single Sided
* 15 Vertical Images and 15 Horizontal Images, PLUS the Cover Art!
* There's even a little coloring doodle on the "Book Colored by" page, & you can color me on the "About the Artist" page!
* Skill levels are easy to moderately detailed.
* Well defined boundaries to make it easy to "color inside the lines".
* Includes Coloring Tips, Coloring Medium Charts and Medium Testing Pages!
All of the coloring pages within this book are completely hand drawn. Done in ink, on paper and, in nearly all cases, directly inked with no preliminary sketching done. I did not use any digital drawing processes at all when creating these images except for the clean up stage where I corrected noogies (my word for mistakes or a slip of the pen.) You can even see progress videos as I drew many of the designs on my Facebook page at Facebook.com/ColoringLifeHappy.
What does this mean? It means that these are not perfect, and they're not meant to be. Nothing hand-drawn is perfect and it shouldn't be. The whole point of not using digital drawing tools is to leave in the charm of the artist's imperfections and, at the same time, including a little piece of the artist's soul.
I can, and do, create art completely digitally, I did for years professionally. Which is why I wanted to get the pen and the paper back in my hands again and sit down and draw the way I was taught to draw. For me, personally, it is tremendously satisfying to have that physical contact with my art tools again. These drawings have given me many hours of artistic pleasure after having been separated from my art by bits and bytes for many years. I hope they bring equal measure of joy to you.
I love drawing eyes and faces but not JUST eyes and faces. Heck, I just like to draw, but it's always more fun if I can let my imagination run loose and that is what I did with these drawings. I used what I call a direct inking process, no preconceived idea or design. Starting with the eyes and part of a face, I then let the drawing tell me what it wanted to be and, with pen in hand, happily followed along. If you are surprised by these designs, imagine my surprise at what ended up on my sketch pad at the end of an illustration session. It was great fun to see my menagerie grow as I created the book and I hope you have as much fun coloring the images as I did creating them.
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The Children of Shanti Bhavan
Shanti Bhavan is a free residential school in Tamil Nadu for children from poor families. This photo blog contains images and voices of the children of the school. It is our way of communicating with the outside world.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Volunteer of the Week Story
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Bye Bye Bye
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The New Little Heroes of Shanti Bhavan
By Shilpa Raj
On the 3rd of December, the whole school was treated to a pleasant surprise.
At the school assembly, the new kindergartners stepped on stage confidently and began their well rehearsed performance. Standing in a semi circle, they went around in pairs introducing themselves in clear English and then stating the names of their favorite animals.
Using lively expressions and actions they imitated their favorite animals. For instance Kishore, said, "My name is Kishore. My favorite animal is dog." He barked like a dog and left the audience in fits of laughter. His peer, Angel said, "My name is Angel. My favorite animal is gorilla." Everybody enjoyed watching her beat her chest with her little fists and growl.
As the audience rose in applause, the four year olds bowed and left the stage elegantly as their teachers and care takers looked proudly on. Just a few months ago when they arrived, none of them knew how to speak English, brush their teeth, use a bathroom and tell the difference between a fork and a spoon. But today they are bright, energetic children with amazing curiosities.
Their class teacher, Ms. Geetha says, "They are so lively. Every day the first period is spent listening to the children telling me all about what they did in the dorms.When we were learning the alphabets I would say 'A' and give examples of words starting with 'A' in English. But they would scream out examples of words in their own languages like 'Amma' in Tamil and Kannada which means mother." Smiling, she adds, "I love the children very much. I enjoy teaching small ones. They are a great joy."
Besides learning their alphabets, the children watch videos, color with crayons, listen to stories, recite rhymes, and take nature walks around the huge campus. Their day begins at 7:30 when they wake up to the sound of music. After a quick wash up and dressing-up they stand around the corridor in their dorm and exercise. After breakfast, their classes begin at 9 am and end at 1 pm and in between they have a snack break and assembly.
"Three years ago financial restraints made it hard to admit new children. We missed having the little ones join Shanti Bhavan. But this year the fifteen new kindergartners so far have brought great joy and happiness to us," says Mrs. Rajeshwari, the Head of the Residential staff and first grade teacher. The children are very cheerful and confident at Shanti Bhavan.
Hardly three months ago, the four year old Jayanthi was sleeping on the floor of her tent among the thirty other tents clumped together in a squalid slum alongside a railway track in the middle of Bangalore. A small tap a little distance away from the tents is the only source of water and all the families share a common toilet.
To get to the slum one has to leave the tar road and take a narrow mud lane which is scattered with garbage. Inside the tent Jayanthi's feeble grandmother slept on a wooden cot while her parents, her younger brother and she sleep on the mud floor. The cooking was done in one corner of the room, filling smoke. Their few belongings lie in another corner.
At Shanti Bhavan, Jayanthi no longer has to lie on the floor, eat just ragi once or twice a day, or shiver in the cold. A big smile shines upon her face as she goes about playing on the grounds, learning in class and shaking her hips to the sound of music.
"Jayanthi is very caring towards others. She will console other children when they cry. She is very bright. She loves to draw faces," her class teacher Ms. Geetha says.
Her neighbor, Jamuna, who also comes from the same destitute slum, is just as happy as Jayanthi in Shanti Bhavan. Little Jamuna has finally brought smiles on her mother's face. Ever since Jamuna joined Shanti Bhavan, her father tormented her mother and demanded that the child be returned home. He would ask her angrily, "What kind of a school have you put her in? Bring her back."
Two months after Jamuna joined Shanti Bhavan, her parents visited her. Jamuna's father was shown around the school building where the older children were having their prep. He smiled and kept silent. His silence spoke of his acceptance. His wife cried when she saw him return and kiss Jamuna affectionately. Both of them were very happy when Miss Geetha told them that Jamuna was a fast learner, loves meeting new people and is very talkative.
As for Jamuna's peer, Samuel, Christmas is finally round the corner. When he arrived he asked his housemother with tears in his eyes, "When will I go home?"She answered, "When Christmas comes," trying her best to simplify that the holidays will be starting in December. Ever since then he asks occasionally, "Has Christmas come? Has Christmas come?"
With only a week left for the holidays, the children are overjoyed and thrilled by the excitement of going back to their parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who they had left behind. Yet, they are simply happy spending their days with their friends in Shanti Bhavan.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Teacher Comments
Below is what some students had to say about their classes and the wonderful teachers that lead them!
"I never thought a man as big as Nick could dance like an excited 10 year old!" – Puneeth Kumar
"Dancing is a lot of fun. A new volunteer named Nanja teaches us. She is an amazing dancer!" – Anjali
"Nick teaches us History. He makes the class really fun." – Aravind
"Darius takes Civics for us. He too is very just and kind." – Aravind
"I forgot to tell you about my new English teacher who is also our coordinator. Her name is Ms Rahil. She is a very good English teacher. Even though I am bad at English, I really enjoy her classes. However, she is also very strict." – Naveen
"Rahil teaches us English and her classes are nice." – Ashwath
"Mr Nick and Darius make our history and civics classes fun." – Papitha
"Nanja is an awesome dancer and taught us 3 beautifully choreographed dances." – Papitha
"A volunteer named Nanja teaches us dancing. She is really good. We have learned 3 dances to really cool songs." – Vijayalakshmi
"I enjoyed Nick and his puppet Michael the most" – Anushya (about Children's Day)
"There are also some volunteers who are very fun and talented. One of these volunteers Nanja takes dance classes for us." – Lakshmi
"Rahil is the volunteer coordinator. She is fun and dances really well. She takes English classes for us. Her teaching is fun. We watched a movie in her class. We all like her." – Nandini
"Rahil is currently the volunteer coordinator. She is very positive and kind!" – Sunil
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Diwali Celebrations at Shanti Bhavan
"Boom! Bam." I thought I was going to turn deaf. Who cared? It was Diwali after all.
Everyone was so excited from morning. It was a holiday and we slept in. For breakfast we had idlis and hmmm well, I thought I'd rather skip the day's events and head straight to the celebrations at night.
We were all ready for the evening's show. Unfortunately it started drizzling so we had the cultural program, organized by the children, in the assembly hall instead of having it outside in the dining hall like last year. There was so much fun watching children of different age groups dancing to music varying from Tamil folk dance to Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss.'
After the programme was over, we had a quick dinner of vegetable pulav and got ready for the most awaited part of the day. Everyone gathered on the lawn outside the dining hall and waited for the grown-ups to equally distribute the different kinds of sparklers and crackers.
Screams of excitement filled the air. The smaller kids lighted their sparklers, and the older ones preferred the crackers and missiles. The night turned into day, as darkness was replaced by the light from all the lighting. It was such a joy to watch the kindergartners who are new to the school light their first Diwali sparklers and scream with joy as they whirled it before them. Seeing their excitement reminded me of my first Diwali night long ago in Shanti Bhavan when the loud sounds and lights scared me.
As I stood next to my friends, turning a sparkler, I realized that this was going to be my last Diwali at school before graduation, and my classmates and I were ready to make the most of it.
Unlike me, those who were adventurous lit crackers and sent rockets into the sky. I stepped back to see them fly into the distance and burst into different colors. We were having so much fun.
I wished Diwali night would last forever. It was a very special day for me because this festival of lights had brought teachers, aunties, children, some of the graduates, volunteers, and the support staff together. It was a day I will always cherish in my heart.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Student Poems
I am from the eyes of my mother,
the tears of my sister,
and the words of my uncle.
I am from the broken thumb of my grandpa,
the burning clothes of my mother,
and the cuts on her hands.
I am from the light in the dark,
the flowers in Shanti Bhavan,
and the warmth of my aunties.
I am from the letters of the alphabet,
the colors of the rainbow,
and the days of the week.
I am from the hopes of my family,
my grandpa selling cucumbers,
and the dusty roads of Tamil Nadu.
- Puneeth Kumar, 9th Grade
A poor woman in the street
sitting and waiting,
mostly hoping,
someone would buy the deep fried fish
she has pinned her hope on.
A drunken man who made her his wife
with a promise of a better life
washed it away with his bottles of liquor.
Trucks go by
Buses honk
Vendors push their half empty carts
her eyes darts all over the passers-by
someone would buy the deep fried fish
she has pinned her hope on.
I stay at home
waiting for that knock that I have grown used to
she enters looking tired
I see the lights of the vehicles in her eyes
and the dust of the street on her hair
I see hope in her smile
but this time it's not pinned on the deep fried fish
It's pinned on me.
- Venu, 5th Grade
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Stories 1
The first time I sat in the art room, I knew that art would turn me into someone great. Our first art teacher came into the art room and told us to sit down. She gave each of us a paintbrush, some paint, and a piece of paper. She shifted our desks into a circular shape. In the middle, she kept one desk, and on top of it, she kept a flower vase. She told us to try and paint a picture of the vase. It looked really complicated. As I started to paint bit by bit, I could see her staring at me with the corner of my eye. As I looked up and turned to her, she smiled at me. When I told her that it was difficult, she just kept smiling and then said, "Try, try, try, until you succeed." As I kept those words in my mind, I started to paint. When I finished, I went and showed it to her. She said that my painting was the best. I was so happy! Then at dinnertime she came up to me and said, "Saranya, I cut a piece of your painting." I was shocked. Then she said, "Please don't be sad. The piece of your painting is going to be stuck on Dr. George's birthday card! " I felt that art could do a lot for me in my life.
By: Saranya
Shanti Bhavan, 6th grade
When Mary Mitchell first came to Shanti Bhavan, she played us songs from Dhoom Machale and Titanic. I loved her way of playing the piano. I loved the way the music that she played kept my friends happy, interactive, and excited. In my mind I thought one day, I will get to play the piano and I will be like Mary. In the 5th grade I said to myself, "You will never get to play the piano," and then I heard the word "piano" which distracted me from my negative thoughts. It was Mrs. Ruth asking us who wants to learn the piano. Eighteen hands shot into the air. All eighteen hands restlessly waiting to be chosen. Then Mrs. Ruth saw me and asked, "Yeshwini, do you want to play the piano?" My heartbeat was 5X more than the normal heartbeat. All seventeen eyes looked at me eagerly waiting for my answer. With an excited voice, I said, "Yes!" Then Mrs. Ruth smiled at me and wrote my name on the board. I was full of mixed feelings. I wondered how easy or difficult it is to play the piano. At 4:00 pm, Mrs. Ruth called me and told Katherine to be my teacher. After my first lesson, I thought playing the piano is not as easy as you think. I walked out of the music room with a tired mind. Till now, I try my best to get to the level Mary Mitchell plays and I know I will.
By: Yeshwini
Shanti Bhavan, 7th grade


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The 76-page guide was written and designed by the city's Communications Department staff. The guide includes brief descriptions of several local businesses, photos, maps, and information about recreation and wildlife in the area. It is distributed throughout the city in hotel rooms, restaurants, Bemis Library, the Littleton Museum, retailers, and other visitor destinations.


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EMMETT Therapy is a light touch, neuromuscular release technique developed for animals and humans by fellow Australian Ross Emmett and now practiced in 26 countries around the world.
The EMMETT Technique is an amazingly gentle, safe and simple to apply muscle release therapy. It is used to address pain and discomfort, improve body movement, restore a positive emotional state and improve the quality of life. The outcomes are immediate and observable.
Treatments involve application of light pressure at specific points. These can be in sequences that enable gentle release for many common conditions. The results can be dramatic even for first time clients. Accurate and fast assessments of imbalances in the body are an integral feature of this technique.
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Statistics have shown that their are approximately 30 marijuana users and 13 people abusing prescription drugs that live in Sidell, Illinois.
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Once a Hero (1987)
Once a Hero is an ABC 1987 science fiction comedy television series. The series stars Milo O'Shea as Abner Bevis, a down-on-his-luck comic book artist whose life is turned upside down when his creation, Captain Justice, comes to life. Also appearing in the series was Caitlin Clarke and Robert Forster.
- Dusty Kay
Release Date: 1987-09-19
Seasons: 1
Seasons: 1
- Country: US
- Language: En
- Runtime: 60
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Preform Pouch Making Machine
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Freckles are something that people either love and embrace or hate and try to cover up. Just like age spots, liver spots and melasma, freckles are hyperpigmented marks triggered by UV exposure. Freckles are a result of exposure to UVB rays, which cause the melanocytes (special cells that produce pigment) to work harder to make… Read more »
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When it comes to looking after your skin, dermatologists seem to agree that after sunscreen, adding a retinoid (derivative of Vitamin A) to your skin care routine is the top pick. We swear by Apothekari A is for Anti-Aging, our gentle but effective serum, formulated with retinaldehyde. However, we appreciate that sometimes using a vitamin… Read more »
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Presidential address to the 33rd Conference 1980G.C. Atkinson p. 14
Opening address to the 33rd Conference 1980E.K. Barrett, Chairman, Tauranga County Council pp. 15-16
Control of certain hard to kill weed species in lucerne with hexazinoneP.M.S. Lane and M.J. Cornwell pp. 17-20
Effect of bacterial wilt and verticillium wilt on six lucerne cultivarsM.W. Dunbier, F.R. Sanderson and T.J. Ellis pp. 21-24
The effect of cutting management and fungicide application on coumestrol levels in three lucerne cultivarsR.G. Purves, N.D. Hood and M.W. Dunbier pp. 25-28
Weed control in seedling 'Grasslands maku' Lotus penduncalatusM.P. Rolston and J.D. Henderson pp. 29-33
Weed control in sainfoin and serradellaJ.D. Henderson pp. 34-36
A relationship between seed yield of white clover and density of yarrowG.W. Bourdot and J.H.B. Butler pp. 37-38
Hemiptera and other insects on South Island lucerne and lotus seed crops 1980-81R.P. Macfarlane, J.A. Wightman, R.P. Griffin and D.N.J. Whitford pp. 39-42
Fungicide seed treatment to improve establishment of ryegrass and other forage plantsR.E. Falloon pp. 43-47
Herbicides for buckwheatA. Ingle and T.I. Cox pp. 48-50
Weed control in lentilsJ.H.B. Butler and W.A. Jermyn pp. 51-54
Disease problems in the production of broad bean seedR.S.S. Liew and R.E. Gaunt pp. 55-58
Weed control in asparagus seedlingsA. Rahman, P. Sanders and A. Thompson pp. 59-62
Weed control in newly transplanted asparagusA. Rahman, A. Thompson and P. Sanders pp. 63-66
The use of glyphosate in asparagus - preliminary observationsT.I. Cox pp. 67-69
Invertebrate pests on asparagus in waikatoR.N. Watson and R.J. Townsend pp. 70-75
Control of seedling cleavers in young onionsJ.J.C. Scheffer pp. 76-78
Fodder beet tolerance to lenacilMartin langlands, J.H.B. Butler and G.A. Hurrell pp. 79-80
Control of weevils in seedling brassicasK.M. Stewart pp. 81-85
Biology and control of grape phylloxera in North Island vineyardsP.D. King, J.S. Meekings and S.M. Smith pp. 86-91
Chlorpyrifos for insect control in grapes and kiwifruitC.J. Sharpe and E.A. Upritchard pp. 92-95
Further evaluation of procymidone for grey mould control in grapesD.J.I. Jacobson and B.P. O'Connor pp. 96-99
Further experiments with methiocarb on blueberriesP.T. Holland, D.W. McFarlane and G. Lawn pp. 100-103
More herbicides for soil conservation tree nurseriesA.N. Gilchrist pp. 104-106
The effect of different pasture cultivars on barley grass invasionA.I. Popay, M.J. Harley and G. Crouchley pp. 107-110
Effect of pasture cover on the germination of certain weed seedsH.T. Phung and A.I. Popay pp. 111-113
The effect of grazing and pasture species on the survival of Scotch thistleM.J. Hartley pp. 114-116
Control of rushes and thistles in pastures by goat and sheep grazingM.P. Rolston, M.G. Lambert, D.A. Clark and B.P. Devantier pp. 117-121
3,6-dichloropicolinic acid/MCPB for control of nodding thistle in pastureG.R. Rutherford, P.D. Bell and C.D. Forgie pp. 122-125
Persistence of 3,6-dichloropicolinic acid and dicamba residues in the soilA. Rahman, B.E. Manson and P. Sanders pp. 126-129
Control of Rautahi (Carex geminata) with glyphosateP. Sanders, D.K. Edmonds and A.I. Popay pp. 130-131
Chemical control of mouse-ear hawkweedF.A. Meeklah, R.B. Mitchell and H. McMillan pp. 132-136
Chemical control of daisies in otago/Southland pasturesF.A. Meeklah, R.B. Mitchell and H. McMillan pp. 137-140
Control of woolly nightshadeT.K. James pp. 141-143
Control of sweet brier using picloram, triclopyr and 2,4,5-T applied with modified drench gunR.W. Bristol pp. 144-147
A comparison of a picloram/triclopyr mixture with other herbicides for blackberry controlC.D. Forgie, P.G. Lobb and P.J. Dryden pp. 148-151
The failure of fosamine and glyphosate to give long-term control of blackberry in Northland.G.P. Dempsey pp. 152-155
Screening seed protectants against black field cricketR.H. Blank, D.S. Bell and N.R. Cox pp. 156-160
Insecticide rates, seeding rates and australian soldier fly control in pastureL.N. Robertson, R.H. Davison and A.C. Firth pp. 161-163
Isofenphos as a larvicide for black beetleR.N. Watson, R.J. Townsend and R.S. Marsden pp. 164-166
Pyrethroid resistance mechanisms in porina caterpillarsT.W. Jordan and C.K. Chang pp. 167-169
The potential use of nematodes for the control of pasture pestsT.A. Jackson, R.A. Bedding, T.E.T. Trought, W.M. Kain and R. East pp. 170-172
Preliminary field studies on the use of an indigenous parasitic nematode for control of porinaW.M. Kain, T.K. Wyeth and A.J. Kale pp. 173-175
Control of grass weeds in maize fields showing decreased activity of EPTC + R25788A. Rahman, B. Burney and T.K. James pp. 176-179
The effect of tillage technique on insect pest damage to seedling maizeAlan Carpenter pp. 180-181
Control of black beetle in maize using baitsR.N. Watson, R.J. Townsend and R.S. Marsden pp. 182-185
Tolerance of spring wheat cultivars to herbicides used for wild oat controlW.J.P. Mitchel pp. 186-188
The tolerance of barley cultivars to wild oat herbicidesJ.H.B. Butler and F.C. Allen pp. 189-191
New products and control strategies for speckled leaf blotch in wheatW.J. Thomson, J. Sutcliffe and R.E. Gaunt pp. 192-194
The timing of spray applications against powdery mildew and leaf rust in barleyL.G. Lim and R.E. Gaunt pp. 195-198
Comparison of proprietary formulations of paraquat in white clover seed cropsJ.H.B. Butler, F.C. Allen and A.J. Lister pp. 199-202
DPX 4189 - A new herbicide for weeed control in cerealsM.J. Cornwell and P.M.S. Lane pp. 203-205
Decamethrin - A new pyrethroid insecticide for New Zealand growersA.M. Cliffe and M.S. Venning pp. 206-211
Preliminary tests of the controlled droplet applications technique against a number of insect pestsT.E.T. Trought pp. 212-215
A comparison of controlled droplet application and hydraulic nozzles to control blue-green lucerne aphid and Argentine stem weevilN.R. Wrenn and R.A. Skinner pp. 216-220
Interactions between artificial fertilisers and grass grub larvae: Preliminary studiesR.A. Prestidge, G.P. Burton and S. van der Zijpp pp. 221-224
Chemical control of grass grub in the southern North Island: Results of 1977-79 trialsAlan Carpenter, T.K. Wyeth and P.J.T. Allan pp. 225-228
Evaluation of the solid stream application technique for grass grub control in the northern North IslandR. East, B.E. Willoughby and n.R. Wrenn pp. 229-233
Do soil applied insecticides control grass grub beetles?R.F. Henzell, D.R. Lauren, G.D.G. du Toit and N.R. Wrenn pp. 234-238
Insecticides for control of adult grass grub IV comparative activity of insecticides in contact and soil bioassaysP.T. Holland, R.F. Henzell and R.A. Skinner pp. 239-242
Comparison of two spray date prediction techniques for control of grass grub beetlesD.R. Lauren, R.F. Henzell and N.R. Wrenn pp. 243-246
Annual report 1980-81p. 260
Material from these papers was presented at the New Zealand Plant Protection Society's Annual Conference held at Autolodge, Blenheim on 11-13 August 1981.
This volume was edited by M.J. Hartley and published by The New Zealand Weed and Pest Control Society Inc.
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Jane Lynch is to host the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Fox announced today that the Glee actress will host the awards show from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on September 18.
"I am tickled pink to be hosting the Primetime Emmys on Fox," Lynch said. "I'm looking forward to singing, dancing and sporting my finest tracksuit."
Mark Burnett, the show's executive producer, was thrilled by the pick, stating that Lynch was his first choice all along.
"Jane was my first - and only - choice as the host for this year's Primetime Emmys, and I am glad she said 'yes'," said Burnett. "She has incredible comedic timing, and is a charismatic, talented actress whose energy leaps off the screen and stage. I am thrilled and excited to have her as our host."
It was reported last week that the 50-year-old was in talks for the hosting gig.
Previous Emmy hosts have included Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres and Conan O'Brien.
Lynch is no stranger to the Emmy Awards. She won her own Emmy last year for her portrayal of Sue Sylvester. In addition, Lynch helped open last year's show with an in-character cameo.
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The Kerala State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd (MARKETFED) begun as a District Wholesale Cooperative Store on 24th December 1942 with area of operation throughout erstwhile Malabar District. It started business on 14.1.1943. In 1958 the Store was brought under Plan Scheme and converted into a Marketing Society. On 10th August 1960 this Society was converted into an apex Federation of marketing societies and the area of operation was extended to entire Kerala State. As in the case of democratic setup the general body is the ultimate authority of Marketfed. There is a total membership of 93 member societies which includes the state government.
The executive powers of MARKETFED are vested with the Managing Director. He is assisted by Finance Manager, Manager (Admin), Marketing Manager (Fertilizer), Marketing Manager (Oil Seeds), and Marketing Manager (Spices). The entire procurement and distribution works are managed by these personnel. There are 14 district offices in Kerala for the smooth distribution of fertilizers, Plant Protection Chemicals (PP Chemicals i.e. pesticides) etc to the Farmers through co-operative societies. Today, the Marketfed with diversified business activities in the farming sector stands exclusively for the best interests of the community through its members as well as other co-operative institutions.
The Management of the Federation shall vest in a Board of Directors consisting of the following members, namely;
- One member from among the delegates of the affiliated societies in each Revenue District elected by the delegates of all affiliated societies. Kollam and Trissur districts are reserved for Women members.
- One SC/ST member and one women member elected by the delegates of all affiliated societies without any Revenue District reservation in electing such member to the Board of Directors.
- Two nominees of Government.
- One nominee of NCDC.
- One Managing Director to be appointed by the Board of Directors in consultation with Government.
- Registrar of co operative societies, Kerala.
Since its inception as an apex body of primary marketing societies in Kerala, it has been striving to provide better marketing facilities, fair prices for their produces even direct purchase of the commodities whenever required, eliminating middlemen and intermediaries, distributing agricultural inputs on easy terms of payment, exploring and establishing export markets for our traditional produces like black pepper, cardamom, turmeric, dry ginger, cloves etc.
In addition to its own marketing activities, Marketfed also acts as an agent of the State and Central Governments and for procuring agricultural produces by intervening in the market as per specific directions as and when there happens to be a price crash for ensuring a reasonable and fair price to the farmers as and when required. Procurement of cardamom, pepper, cloves, copra, cashew etc was thus undertaken by Marketfed at the instance of both state and central governments on various occasions. Besides Marketfed has also successfully implemented various development schemes of the Central and State Agricultural Departments in Cashew, Coconut, Black Pepper and other produces by supplying, procuring and distributing inputs and plant protection chemicals through more than 600 primary Societies and service banks taking into account our excellent performance in fertilizer distribution over the last five decades.
Business Activities
The distribution of fertilizers (Chemical, organic and bio) and PP Chemicals (both chemical and bio) through primary societies has been our one of the major fields with over 20% market shares. Fertilizers are procured directly from major institutions like IFFCO. KRIBHCO, MCF, MFL, RCF, IPL etc. by ensuring quality and distributed to the farmers avoiding intermediaries after taking a nominal margin. The gradual rose in the distribution of fertilizers from previous years shows the dedicated service to the farmers and the confidence and goodwill earned by Marketfed in this field. Likewise in the distribution of pesticides also Maketfed has its own position in terms of quality and price. Marketfed was also the major distributor of agricultural inputs like Urea, Rock, MOP, MgSO4 and lime to the Coconut Producer Societies in some of the districts in Kerala under "Replanting and Rejuvenation" scheme and "Laying Out of Demonstration Plot" scheme of the Coconut Development Board, Kochi for the financial years 2013-014, 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17.
Procurement and sale including exports of spice like black pepper, cardamom, dry ginger, cloves etc. ever since early seventies are the traditional business activities undertaken by Marketfed. The award received by Marketfed for the best exporter for pepper in the past itself is an ample proof for outstanding performance in this field. Marketfed has also handled arecanut, cashew, copra etc in a significant way in the past by procuring the same directly from the growers. The opening of a procurement centre exclusively for spices in Nedumkandam has been in the right direction to help the growers to find outlets for their produces so that reasonable prices are assured. Procurement and sale of Guntur Dried Chillies is yet another new business activity undertaken by Marketfed. From 2014 onwards Marketfed has started supply of coconuts to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Jammu, Mother Dairy Delhi and Cardamom to Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams and Travancore Devaswam Board for Sabarimala. Sale of roasted, micro filtered Coconut oil in the brand name "Kerajam", has been some of other business activities
Marketfed has already started a new line of business by selling Kerala's own quality spices (black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon) in attractive gift boxes in the brand name "Seasonings". This is targeted to the tourists and international markets with the intention of making premium spices available to them right from the gardens without losing its aroma and flavor.
Diversification of Business
We have submitted project reports to the State Government for constructing godowns in five places in the state under RKVY scheme. We are also planning to set up Coconut Oil Mill complex, Fertilizer Mixing Units etc. which will ultimately benefit the farmers of this state. Considering the interests of consumers, Marketfed is also planning to enter into the field of retail trade very soon.
We have also submitted a proposal to the State Government to act as "Nodal Agency" for procurement and distribution of various straight fertilizers and complex fertilizers. The intention is to procure quality fertilizers well in advance and distribute the same as and when required by the farmers at reasonable prices.


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This week marks the beginning of the 2013 National Donor Sabbath. National Donor Sabbath is an annual celebration of the lifesaving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation. This three day period, from November 15th through the 17th, is a time for donor organizations to get together with a wide variety of faith communities to spread the word about organ, eye and tissue donation.
This partnership between donor organizations and faith organizations is extremely important because all major religions support organ, eye and tissue donation as a final act of kindness and generosity that a person can give to their fellow human. A person's faith plays a significant role in their decision to become an organ and tissue donor. The goal of the National Donor Sabbath is for people to become inspired by their own faith beliefs to become organ, eye and tissue donors so that one day, they may be able to provide the gift of life to someone in need.
What most people do not know is that on average, a single tissue donor can save or enhance the lives of up to 50 people, and more than 1 million tissue transplants are done each year. Nearly 43% of the U.S. adult population is currently registered as organ, eye and tissue donors. Hopefully this year, thanks to National Donor Sabbath, we can see the number of registered organ, eye and tissue donors reach to new heights!