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Panzanella: Bread and Tomato Salad
Tomatoes didn't originally come from Italy, but they've certainly made up for lost time. Now it's hard to think of Italian cuisine without them, from classic dishes, from Pasta all'Arrabiata and Salade Caprese, to Pizza Margherita and Panzanella, a bread and tomato salad that's one of my favorite things to make, and eat.
This summer salad gets tossed with basil, which boosts its appeal (at least in my book…), as my summer trilogy has traditionally been tomatoes, basil, and fresh corn. But since fresh corn isn't widely available here, I have to make do with something that is: Bread. And that's fine by me.
Many, um, interpretations of Panzanella exist, often with toasted bread cubes, which are sometimes tossed in olive oil and garlic before toasting. I like that too. I mean, what's not to like about tomatoes and toasted bread, with olive oil and garlic? But Panzanella is meant to be made with stale bread that's crumbled or torn.
There's no shortage of leftover bread in France (and for people who say, "What's leftover bread?" I applaud you for being able to eat an entire loaf of bread in one go – although some bread is so good, I agree that it's hard to stop) as it's a ritual to get fresh bread daily. I, too, like any excuse to visit a boulangerie, so it's great to have a way to use up the pain d'hier.
Proof that just because you're from a country means you follow the rules, some Italian websites veer from tradition and list Dijon mustard as an ingredient in Panzanella. And esteemed cooking teacher and author, Marcella Hazan, used anchovies, garlic, and capers in her Panzanella. And pedants may want to avert your eyes here, but I've even read some Italian recipes that say you can "enrich" the salad with shrimp, olives, tuna, beans, or hard-cooked eggs.
One rule that's hard to follow is that unsalted bread is supposed to be used in Panzanella. I don't buy unsalted bread – and to be honest, I don't know even know where to find it – so I use regular levain (sourdough bread.) Like the tomatoes, the quality is the bread is surprisingly important, as is the olive oil and vinegar. As my Italian-based friends say, "Olive oil isn't just to keep things from sticking to the pan, it's a flavor." So give yourself permission to keep a good bottle on hand for drizzling and using on salads.
And spring for good vinegar, too. Marcella Hazan used to get bonkers about that. And I agree. Good vinegar is just a few bucks more than the bottle-shelf stuff, and it makes a world of difference in your salads. Since it's used by the spoonful, good vinegar is one of the world's great bargains.
Ideally, you want to make this salad when tomatoes are at their peak. If only "okay" tomatoes are available, you can put the cut pieces in a colander, sprinkle them with a little salt, and let them stand for 15 to 20 minutes, which'll improve their flavor. When I made this, my Parisian guests politely pushed the raw onions to the sides of their plate, but otherwise, everyone really loved this Panzanella. I was expecting to have leftovers the next day, but that didn't happen.
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Note: Panzanella can be served soon after it's made but it's also fine to keep it at room temperature for several hours, making it a perfect do-ahead dish.
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One of my fave summer dinners. I'm fortunate to have an excellent bread baker near me, and I use the leftovers from his Olive and Herb Loaf for my panzanella. Delish!
And btw, I know you know this David, but unsalted bread can be found in Tuscany where salt used to be so dear, in fact used as currency, that it wasn't used in bread baking.
It's very blah if you're not used to it.
oved the taste of this salad.the cukes.and the vinegrette..
but could not love the soggy bread!
think i will made without the bread…oh, i used great bread..but hated eating it mushy soggy no matter what the seasoning.
Will try with a grill crispy bread..
otherwise this is not my fav..nor anyone here in Maine! lol
Yes, I made it also with the soggy bread. I put the leftovers over top a piece of the unsoggy bread I had left and liked it over that. So, guess I will make it again and just put unsoaked bread in it as the soaked was just mush.
It has very good taste, though, thanks David!
You are so right.Unsalted bread is extremely popular in Tuscany. I lived in Parma, and unsalted bread was the norm While it is blah..with evoo and herbs as a dip, it can be great!
Saltless bread is weird. When I was a kid in Liguria, we used to travel to Florence pretty frequently. The restaurants there always served it. Yes, it tastes, um, saltless. I didn't much like it plain, but it was terrific for sopping up the sauces left on the plate. (I love Italian food, but I also think that, in general, Italians use too much salt.)
Anyway, when I went back to Italy, they were still serving that bread, but this time, tasting it for the first time since I was a kid, I was hit by a totally unexpected wave of nostalgia and found that, now, I loved it.
I have learned since then that the reason they started eating salt free bread in Tuscany is because in the Middle Ages invaders put a punitive tax on salt and, rather than pay it, the Tuscans made their bread without it.
The easiest way to get salt free bread is to make some.
Curious, do Parisians typically not care for raw onions?
I wonder if they would accept quick pickled red onions? They are milder and sweet. Of course, they would have to be willing to try it first.
No pickled nothing
Rather than soak the bread in water, I cut my tomatoes, sprinkle them with a little salt, and let them macerate for 30 minutes. When there is a good quantity of tomato water in the bowl, I toss in the bread and let it soak as I prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Clever! Nutritious too.
what a brilliant idea! I've been making this for decades and I always salt/drain my tomatoes (cukes, too) and never thought to add the bread to it. Thanks!
Hi David,
Any non-alcoholic substitutions for red wine vinegar? Thanks
This is how I've always done it too (à la River Cafe's recipe). Squeeze a few of the tomatoes into the "water" for an extra boost. Whisk the vinegar, some oil and mashed garlic into the tomato juice/water, then add the bread and let it soak up the yumminess. Add salted anchovies and capers. One of my favourite summer dishes, but saved for years only when the tomatoes are very, very good.
Fabulous tip! thank you !
I was charged with making bread doing a cooking class at the CIA in Napa, since a giant mixer only took a tablespoon of salt, we all missed it – and the bread was like wallpaper paste! We had to make it all over again… But I never forgot the lesson!
This is making my mouth water. I first made panzanella in the late 80s from the cookbook Cucina Fresca. It's still a dish we look forward to every summer. Just a few more weeks till real tomatoes are here in MN! I'm going to Florence in October, so will keep an eye out for unsalted bread.
My tomato farmer should be opening his stall this week, only .25 mile away! His tomatoes are sublime, unless they have tomato rot because of the excessive rain here in Indiana. Can't wait to eat tons of gazpacho and panzanella. I never thought of putting fresh corn in; thanks for the tip David! I like to use sherry vinegar in my panzanella.
Great David. So many recipes. Avoided it because I did not want to figure it all out between Hazan, Gray, Chiarello et al. This looks perfect. Even have the exactly right bread. Onward.
as commented above, unsalted bread is available in Tuscany and know the history of salt….. It is still lousy bread.
I like to soak my sliced (with a mandoline) onions in ice water for ten minutes and then add them to salads.
Personally I love fatoosh because I like the way that crispy pita gets chewy after soaking in the vinaigrette. Gotta wonder which came first! Also first rate tomatoes are essential and everyone over-waters their tomatoes here – I miss the dry-farmed Early Girls of Santa Cruz!
I make this all the time but I can never bring myself to soak and wring out the bread, it feels so wrong! I must try it. I WILL TRY IT!
I love this dish. Any recommendations for a good red wine vinegar (I live in France)?
What about East Coast USA?
Why do you soak the bread?
David, I didn't think cucumber was in the panzanella salad
So first you soak the bread in water, then drain it, then pat with olive oil, then bake it. Does that give you croutons or does it give you a bread crumb (appearance or texture) from the bread.
Thank you for posting this! I haven't made this salad in years and I miss it. I just happened to have some rock hard sourdough bread, cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes from last weeks farmer's market. The dressing was delicious. The PERFECT dinner for the sweltering temps here in Atlanta this week!
David, so the bread is not baked, after squeezing the water out, it is torn directly into the salad?
So, am I missing something here ?? You're dealing with soggy bread ??
If you were lucky enough to live in the Northwest, you'd have Walla Walla Sweet onions, which are in season for about five seconds while the tomatoes are at their best. They are perfect, raw, in this salad. James Beard's famous onion sandwich can only be made with Walla Walla Sweets. It might be interesting to make unsalted bread for the sandwich and add a good dose of rough salt (Beard just used a slight sprinkling of salt; I always add more.)
Bread without salt is like eating tomatoes without salt. Both need salt to make it excellent.
With tomatoes in season here in California, this might be an excellent salad for lunch one day. Thanks for posting!
Loved this recipe. Oregon is now lucky to have "Big River Breads" in Corvallis,
which produces breads like Steve Sullivans, "Acme Bread Bakery" in Berkeley. So I used Pain de Campagne.
Sooo… very good!
Can you recommend a red wine vinegar that you can purchase in US?
I'm not David but Rao's stuff is good.
I prefer to NOT soak the bread prior, but just to add it at the end and let it soak up the dressing and tomato juices. It might stay partially crispy but certainly is more flavorful.


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General Tour Questions
What type of tours do you offer?
We offer 5 pre-set, public group tours as well as private tours.
Here are our public group tours with links to their descriptions:
Napa Valley Wine Tour
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All our vehicles are modern, comfortable and safe. We have several different luxury vehicles we use depending on the size of the group and what is reserved on that date. We cannot guarantee which vehicle you will be in but you are welcome to put in a request if you have a preference. Read more about our fleet of vehicles here.
What wineries will we visit?
The wineries we visit on our public tours are listed on each tour page, along with a link to the winery's website for further info. Wineries are subject to change without notice.
What's your favorite tour?
Our staff favorite, hands down, is the Sonoma tour. It's also the best value as it includes a picnic lunch and one hour of free time to explore the quaint downtown Sonoma Square.
Can I eat and drink in the vehicle?
Yes, you may eat and drink in the vehicle. We only ask that you keep it tidy and stay within your limits. No outside alcohol is allowed at the wineries.
Are tours cancelled due to rain or other weather conditions?
No, we run our tours rain or shine! All wineries have indoor and/or covered areas so you won't be standing in the rain. In the event of cold or wet weather on the Sonoma tour, we would cancel the picnic lunch, offer a $10 refund, and give you extra time to get lunch in the downtown Sonoma Square.
Are your vehicles wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. However, some of our vehicles have rear storage that can accommodate wheelchairs.
Is there a lot of walking required on the tour?
No, there is minimal walking involved. There are opportunities to explore the winery properties, so the amount of walking is up to you.
May I bring luggage on the tour?
Some of our vehicles can accommodate luggage and others do not have adequate storage. Please contact us in advance to inquire if we can accommodate luggage on your tour.
How should I dress for the tour?
We recommend dressing in comfortable attire. It can be chilly in the mornings and evenings in San Francisco but is often quite warm in Wine Country, so layers are recommended. There is no dress code at the wineries. High heels are not recommended as it makes walking through the wineries and vineyards more challenging.
If I purchase wine what is the best way to get it home?
If you live within the US, most wineries can ship to your home. Alternatively, you could pack bottles in checked luggage.
We recommend that you consider purchasing cushioned wine "sleeves" or shipping box available at some wineries and local establishments. You could check a case or partial case of wine on your flight. Some wineries sell special boxes for this purpose.
Rates determined by the airline. You of course may also drink your purchased wine before getting on a flight home. Many restaurants allow you to bring in a bottle of wine if arranged in advance and may charge a "corking fee" to open and serve your wine for you.
I'm traveling with a child, can they come on the tour?
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Can you pick me up at my hotel?
Public tours: We pick-up from all hotels in and around downtown San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf. In other neighborhoods, we offer pick-up from some hotels. When booking online there will be a place for you to enter your pick-up location. If you do not see your hotel, contact us and we will let you know the easiest place to meet your tour. We have an extensive list of location of the hotels that we pick up from here. Feel free to contact us before booking if you'd like to confirm that we pick up from where you are staying.
Private tours: We can pick you up from anywhere in San Francisco, the Bay Area or Wine Country.
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Private tours: Yes, we can pick you up from anywhere in San Francisco, the Bay Area or Wine Country.
Do you offer pick-up in Napa and Sonoma?
Public Tours: Sometimes, by special arrangement only. Please contact us to discuss.
Private tours: Yes.
Can you pick me up from the airport (SFO) or hotels near the airport?
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We recommend taking BART (public transit) to the Powell St. station and we can pick you up from the Parc 55 Hotel near the station.
Alternatively, you could drive into San Francisco and we could pick you up from the Marriott Marquis near this parking garage:
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Private tours: Yes, we can pick you up anywhere in San Francisco, the Bay Area or Wine Country.
What time will I be picked up?
For our public tours, hotel pick-ups take place between 8:00am-9:00 am, depending on the location. We will give you a 15-minute pick-up window upon booking.
What time do we return to San Francisco?
Hotel drop-offs typically take place between 4:45 pm-5:45 pm, although we cannot guarantee this due to potential unforeseen circumstances such as traffic.
How far is it from San Francisco to wine country?
Approximately 1 hour. Sometimes a bit longer if there is heavy traffic on the way back to San Francisco.
Are tasting fees at the wineries included?
Public tours: Yes, tasting fees are included. Full-day tours include the tasting fees at all 3 wineries. The half-day and Alcatraz combo tours include the tasting fees at both wineries.
Private tours: We can offer you quotes with or without tasting fees included. If you prefer, we can pay for them and add them to the tour rate.
Is lunch included?
Picnic lunch is included only on our Sonoma Tour at the Larson Family Winery overlooking the vineyards. The Napa and Napa and Sonoma Combo Tours stop at the Oxbow Public Market where you have one hour to get lunch on your own. Lunch options are available for all budgets and tastes including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. On our Half-day Sonoma Tour and Alcatraz Combo Tour, you are back in San Francisco before lunch and have time to eat on your own. We'll provide a list of recommendations.
Is there a stop at the Golden Gate Bridge?
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Is gratuity included for the driver/guide?
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Private tours: Gratuity is included, however, if you receive exceptional service anything additional is always appreciated.
In addition to tasting, are tours given of each winery?
Typically we offer one winery tour on each of our public tours. In addition, our tours are fully narrated with commentary provided throughout the day by your experienced and fun Wine Country tour guide. Winery staff also offer commentary on the wines and history of the winery, etc.
You will receive a thorough overview and detailed description of the winemaking process on every tour. You also have the opportunity to walk through the vineyards and view the vines up close. Also, you will be able to see some or all of the equipment used in the winemaking process.
Due to variable activities taking place day-to-day with dynamic and active production areas at the wineries, we are not able to guarantee that you will be able to visit every part of each winery, because some areas have restricted access for safety reasons.
While you may not get an official "tour" at each winery from either the winery staff or your tour guide, you will be very well informed about each winery. Your guide will be sure to show you around as much of the wineries and equipment as possible. Don't hesitate to ask questions!
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Are there any hidden fees or extra costs?
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Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance are 100% refundable. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are not refundable.
Changes made more than 48 hours in advance are permitted. Changes made less than 48 hours in advance are not permitted, and no refund will be issued.
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Cancellations made more than 7 days in advance are 100% refundable. Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance are not refundable.
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I'm over 21 years old but don't drink alcohol, is the rate different?
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Watching TV coverage of flooded communities in England and listening to the stories of displaced people is like a replay of New Orleans. As when we were in Houston, the natural disaster is distanced from our London home but still feels too close for comfort.
Since moving here many American friends have asked me if England is always rainy. Up until about six weeks ago my answer was, "no, it is beautiful, warm and sunny." We had summer in April. Now that has all changed. The weather is unseasonably rainy and cold in contrast to last summer which was hot and muggy in London.
Is this global warming or a natural cycle? Weather reporters say that there were floods like this forty and sixty years ago. Is it that housing keeps getting built on flood zones, too close to flowing water? Is it over farming of the land, raising the water table and making it impossible for the ground to soak up any more water? Is it because rivers are damned, diverted or clogged? I suppose a combination of these factors.
No need to worry about our flat as we are on the first floor - which is really the second floor in American English terms.


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It is not clear how the UK will earn its living in the years to come Financial Times 3/12/2009
- Growth since 1997 has averaged just over 2%, slightly less than in the previous 20 years
- Manufacturing has shrunk from 20% of the economy in 1997 to 12% now
- The growth areas of the UK economy have been business and financial services, real estate and public services-all financed directly or indirectly from the proceeds of the financial bubble.
- Around 2/3 of jobs created under New Labour have been in the public sector-which bodes badly for employment prospects if public spending is cut
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The traditional function of investment, framed around increasing labour productivity, is likely to diminish in importance. Innovation will still be vital, but it will need to be targeted more carefully towards sustainability goals. Specifically, investments will need to focus on resource productivity, renewable energy, clean technology, green business, climate adaptation and ecosystem enhancement. These are precisely the kind of targets that emerge from the consensus around a global Green New Deal. Foregoing consumption growth seems inevitable if we are to sustain this enhanced need for ecological investment.
The necessity of 'foregoing consumption growth' in favour of saving the planet is, in this context, a convenient way of also avoiding the issue of tackling the stagnation of advanced economies such as the UK's. The question of how to create a turn around in the UK economy should not get sidetracked by the sustainable growth lobby. The solution to all our problems, including environmental ones, involves greater control over our environment, through scientific and technological breakthroughs and through greater productivity of labour, which creates more human time to focus on new challenges rather than slogging away at the old ones.


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My teachers speak Science and Maths more than just literature in my Tamil class. I like those real world stories and I love to learn more. I love doing Tamil word forming puzzle game, competitive team games at the end of our Advanced Basic 1 class. I was really excited when I was able to read the road signs and ads in Tamil during my India trip. Non stop fun learning Tamil
Finally I am able to talk to my grandparents in India in Tamil. I surprise them by saying Tamil rhymes and stories..I am looking forward to my next Tamil class this coming weekend. I love doing Tamil word forming puzzle game, competitive team games at the end of our Advanced Basic 1 class. I was really excited when I was able to read the road signs and ads.
I still vividly remember my days at BKM Tamil School. As a child, Tamil school was a great opportunity to meet the Tamil community from all around Houston, which came together to teach me and other first generation Indian-American children how to read, write, and speak Tamil. Initially, I felt that learning Tamil was very difficult but the dedication of my teachers helped tremendously. Each year I improved. Without BKM Tamil class, my relationship with my grandmother would have been very different (she does not speak English). Now, when I visit my relatives in India, I can speak fluently with them in Tamil. Some of them don't believe me when I say I am from America! I am truly grateful for the skills and opportunities that I have been able to gain through the BKM Tamil School. I have spoken to dozens of Tamil friends in high school and college who cannot watch a Rajinikanth movie without subtitles! On a serious note, these same friends end up struggling to communicate with their relatives in India, and struggle to feel comfortable with their Indian culture and heritage. Many of them wish that they had the same opportunity that I did. I strongly believe that learning Tamil in an organized, classroom setting has helped me tremendously in life. In an age where Indian-American children like myself are under constant pressure to excel in academics, music, or other extracurriculars, I am glad that BKM Tamil School has found a way to keep those children grounded, by teaching them their mother language, culture, and history
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Being a student of the BKM Tamil school has been integral to my childhood. The teachers and my peers in the Tamil school helped reinforce my belief in the importance of preserving the Tamil culture. Not only has BKM made it possible for me to communicate with family members and friends who only speak Tamil, but I have also become a better overall learner because of my time with this organization. The ways I was taught to mentally approach grammar and sentence structure helped me be a better language learner in general at school and helped me easily grasp foreign concepts and modes of thinking compared to my peers. The translation exercises we practiced in Tamil class have also helped improve my overall vocabulary in both English and Tamil. The BKM Tamil community has helped me understand my roots and how to utilize my unique upbringing and the unique experiences that I get from being Tamilian to create positive change in my community. BKM is an integral part of my childhood and a major influence in who I am today.
I was fortunate enough to attend Tamil class from when I was 5 years old. Growing up in the US, we don't really get the chance to formally learn how to read and write languages other than Spanish and french, so Tamil class was such a fun and unique way to learn those skills. The teachers were so amazing, that despite having moved out of Pearland I still am able to read and write. I never would have expected to actually remember the countless poems, songs, and books that we read at such a young age. I know I'm really lucky to have gotten this opportunity, and more than me, my parents and grandparents are probably more appreciative that both their kids know how to speak their mother tongue. Big thanks to all the tamil class teachers and BKM for putting this on for us!
As a second generation American, my connection to Indian and Tamil culture can sometimes get blurred. This holds especially true when one grows up speaking English on a day-to day basis everywhere except at home. Attending Tamil classes at BKM helped cultivate an interest in my native language and culture, and exposed me to the vast Houston Tamil community. I've been blessed to meet and make so many friends through my experiences at BKM Tamil classes and it is something I highly recommend to every Tamil child growing up in the Houston area.
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Growing up in America, my parents knew that there was no way I could learn Tamil without their dedication to build my roots in me. I was one of the earliest students long back when Tamil school was held in a library at Sugarland . My parents spoke to me in only Tamil as I was growing up and with the help of Tamil School, I was also able to write and read. I am so happy to see how Tamil School has grown over the years and I'm proud of my mom, who has volunteered in tamil school and helped me learn Tamil fluently. Thanks to BKM Tamil School for giving Indian-American children like myself an opportunity to learn our mother language.


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Finnish IT company arrives in UK and Denmark
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Finnish IT service provider Eficode has expanded its operations to the United Kingdom and Denmark through an acquisition. In addition to Finland, China and Russia, the young company now also has operations in London and Copenhagen. "You CAN swim against the current nowadays", said Risto Virkkala, CEO of the company.
Eficode, headquartered in Helsinki, announced on 9th November the acquisition of Videnhuset a/s and its subsidiary Videnhuset UK Limited. The company specialises in the resale, implementation and support of software systems from Autonomy Systems, which was itself recently acquired by Hewlett-Packard. The acquisition makes Eficode the largest Nordic implementation partner and distributor for Autonomy, and one of the largest in Europe. With the expansion of its expertise base, Eficode is able to offer Autonomy's entire extensive product portfolio in all of the Nordic countries, the UK and most of Europe. Autonomy, now owned by HP, develops solutions for the automation of information management and business processes of enterprises.
"The acquisition aims to increase our business opportunities and our ability to offer our exceptional service to a wider range of customers internationally. We seek volume in other Nordic countries and the UK as the Autonomy business in Finland is limited simply due to the size of the market. A presence in Denmark and the UK also offers some very interesting possibilities to increase the international dimension of our other business areas. We want to take the learning-oriented and lively Eficode culture abroad", Virkkala envisions.
Eficode's strong financial position has created the opportunity for the expansion of operations internationally. The company reached a turnover of 5 million Euros with 1.1 million Euros profit in the year ending June 2011 and in addition to the geographic expansion it is also investing in the development of new services and expertise.
The company plans to avoid the pitfalls of internationalisation with sound business realism. "We're always putting business first, also when going abroad. Our organisation develops in step with cash flow and I believe that careful monitoring of the business will limit risks", says Virkkala. "Starting the Beijing office was a really steep learning curve and we are building on what we learned".
Virkkala estimates that the number of employees at Eficode will increase from the current 70 employees to over one hundred as a result of the acquisition and planned recruitment for other projects.
Additional information:
Risto Virkkala, CEO, Eficode Oy
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Eficode Oy is a strong Finnish IT service company which was founded in 2005. Significant Finnish organisations, such as Vaisala Oyj, National Land Survey of Finland, The Finnish Tourist Board and Fonecta Oy trust Eficode's expertise. The company, which will shortly employ around 100 people, has been growing profitably throughout its entire lifetime. It has offices in Helsinki and Jyväskylä (Finland), St. Petersburg (Russia), Beijing (China), London (UK) and Copenhagen (Denmark).
Eficode offers customised software packages, services improving the efficiency of software production, consulting and support and maintenance services. All services are carried out using an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality management system and efficient agile methods.
Eficode has performed outstandingly in the "Great Place to Work Finland" survey and in Kauppalehti Magazine's list of most successful companies. The increasing staff numbers and satisfied customers inspire Eficode to continue on their strong growth trajectory in the future, both in the Finnish and international markets.
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'Battle Of The Bay III' Sees No. 6/7 Stanford Battle No. 10/9 California In Pac-10 Tournament Title Game
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - It will be 'Battle of the Bay III' Monday night as No. 6/7 Stanford engages in battle with No. 10/9 California in the Pac-10 Tournament Championship Game. The Cardinal will be seeking its fifth Pac-10 Tournament title, while the Golden Bears will be on the hunt for their first. Monday's contest will be televised live on FSN Bay Area, with Jim Watson on play-by-play and Mary Murphy on color, as well as being broadcast on 90.1 KZSU, with Jake Kelman handling play-by-play duties and Andrew Shen on color.
Last Time Out For The Cardinal
Stanford cruised into the title game of the Pac-10 Tournament with Sunday's 75-48 semifinal rout of UCLA. All 11 healthy Cardinal players scored in the victory, paced by four players posting double-figure performances. Jayne Appel led the way with 14 points while also grabbing seven rebounds and blocking four shots. Candice Wiggins scored 13 points and also pulled down seven rebounds, while JJ Hones, (12 points and six assists) and Jeanette Pohlen (10 points) rounded out Cardinal players scoring at least 10 points. Other noteworthy performances were turned in by Kayla Pedersen (eight points, six rebounds) and Rosalyn Gold-Onwude (seven rebounds) as the Cardinal rolled to victory.
Scouting California
The Golden Bears (26-5, 15-3 Pac-10) entered the Pac-10 Tournament as the second seed, and has reached the title game for the first time in its history. California rebounded from splitting its final four regular-season contests, which included a 60-58 loss at home to Stanford, to earn tournament victories over Oregon and Arizona State. Helmed by Joanne Boyle, the Golden Bears are paced on the court by the play of posts Ashley Walker (15.4 ppg, 9.3 rpg) and Devanei Hampton (14.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg), along with point guard Alexis Gray-Lawson (11.8 ppg, 2.58 apg).
All-Time Against California
Stanford leads the all-time series against California, 49-16. Stanford has won 31 of the last 33 meetings between the two schools, and swept this year's regular-season meetings. The Cardinal cruised to a 72-52 win at Maples Pavilion on Jan. 26, then captured a tight 60-58 decision in Berkeley on Feb. 23. Monday's meeting will mark the fourth time the two schools have met in the Pac-10 Tournament, with Stanford holding the overall edge, 3-0. Each of those Stanford victories came in the tournament's first round.
Stanford At The Pac-10 Tournament
Heading into Monday night's semifinal contest, Stanford brings an 18-2 record and four titles into the seventh edition of the Pac-10 Tournament. The Cardinal captured the tournament championship three consecutive years, from 2003-05, then once more in 2007. After falling to Arizona State in the final of the 2002 Pac-10 Tournament, the Cardinal went on an 11-game tournament winning streak that lasted until the 2006 title game, in which UCLA dethroned Stanford, 85-76.
Monopoly On The Post-Tournament Award
The Cardinal have enjoyed a healthy domination of not just the action on the court, but also of the spoils awarded after the tournament. Out of the previous six Pac-10 Tournaments, a two Stanford players have combined to win five of the Most Outstanding Player honors awarded. Nicole Powell captured the honor in each of the first three tournaments from 2002-04, while Candice Wiggins earned the glory in 2005 and 2007, and will go for her third this weekend.
Getting Everyone Involved
All 11 Stanford players that suited up for Sunday's semifinal victory over UCLA got on the scoreboard, displaying the team's offensive prowess. Jayne Appel led the way with 14 points, as four players scored in double figures, including Candice Wiggins (13 points), JJ Hones (12), and Jeanette Pohlen (10).
Quick Hands On D
The Cardinal also flashed its defensive pedigree Sunday against UCLA, holding the Bruins to 45 points, marking the tenth time this season that Stanford held an opponent to under 50 points. The defense's quick hands also made 15 steals against UCLA, marking a new season high for the Cardinal.
She's Back!
Forward Jillian Harmon made her return to the court Sunday, playing five minutes after missing the past seven games due to a stress reaction in her foot. Harmon made the most of her five minutes of action, going 2-for-3 from the floor for four points, and making a pair of key steals.
Wiggins Reels In More Honors
National postseason recognition has already begun finding its way to Candice Wiggins, as the senior guard was named to Sports Illustrated's All-America First Team and was also selected as a finalist for the prestigious Naismith Award, given to the top collegiate women's basketball player in the nation.
One For The Thumb
Using the analogy of championship rings, the Cardinal will be attempting to win 'one for the thumb' Monday night against California. Stanford has already won four of the first six Pac-10 Tournament titles, and has now reached the title game in all seven editions of the tournament. The only other teams to win the conference tournament are Arizona State (2002) and UCLA (2006).
Team Rebounding Effort
Not only did the Cardinal exhibit a well-rounded scoring effort Sunday against UCLA, but it also turned in a well-rounded effort on the glass. All 11 healthy Stanford players grabbed at least one rebound in the contest, as the Cardinal out-rebounded the Bruins 49-40. Stanford was led by the trio of Jayne Appel, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, and Candice Wiggins, who each grabbed seven boards.
Controlling The Paint
One of the various categories in which Stanford was able to dominate UCLA was the points in the paint line. The Cardinal outscored the Bruins by a whopping 38-16 margin in the paint, highlighted by the 14 points from Jayne Appel and eight points from Kayla Pedersen.
Stanford Dominates Pac-10 Honors
The Pac-10 announced its season awards last Thursday, and it was no surprise that Stanford dominated many of the honors. The Cardinal captured three of the four season awards, as Candice Wiggins became the first player to ever win three Pac-10 Player of the Year awards, Kayla Pedersen went home with the Freshman of the Year award, and Tara VanDerveer garnered her ninth Coach of the Year honor. Additionally, Wiggins and sophomore Jayne Appel were named to the All-Pac-10 First Team, Pedersen was named to the third team, and Jillian Harmon and JJ Hones received honorable mention nods. Pedersen also earned a spot on the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team, while fellow rookie Jeanette Pohlen was named honorable mention. Appel, Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, Harmon, and Wiggins rounded things out by being named Pac-10 Defensive Team honorable mention.
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Friday, September 23, 2016
Art I'm Making: Art Trails 2016--Opening Reception Tonight at the Sebastopol Center For the Arts (September 23, 2016)
If you're local to the San Francisco Bay Area, you can see my work in person during the upcoming Sonoma County Art Trails Open Studios event, October 8, 9 and October 15, and 16. I'm studio No. 141 this year.
To see more of my work, visit my website at http://ctalcroft.wixsite.com/collage-site
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Art I'm Making: Untitled Collage No. 151 (Santa Rosa)
This is Untitled Collage No. 151 (Santa Rosa). July 28, 2016. Acrylic on paper, acrylic monoprint, collage. Matted to 14 x 11 inches. Signed and dated on reverse. Signed on the mat.
OPENING RECEPTION for the preview show at The Sebastopol Center for the Arts is September 23, 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The preview show, which includes one piece of work from each of the 192 participating artists is on view now through the end of the event. For more information, go to http://sonomacountyarttrails.org.
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WASHINGTON — Attacks on Afghan security forces increased nearly threefold last year as U.S. officials struggled to find enough military staff to train them, according to a report that details the challenge President Barack Obama faces to stabilize the troubled nation.
Obama recently announced a plan to send 17,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan and is weighing a request by ground commanders to send even more. Meanwhile, the president is conducting a sweeping strategy review intended to define the U.S. mission.
In a report released Monday, the Government Accountability Office says attacks on local forces in Afghanistan increased from 97 to 289 between October 2007 and October 2008. The national police force were most often targeted, losing an average of 56 officers each month in 2007 and 2008, GAO states.
Some gains reported
The GAO noted, however, that U.S. and Afghan officials have made gains in the country, including overhauling the structure of the police. More U.S. personnel would be needed to bolster existing programs that have already proved successful, the report stated.
For example, the Defense Department determined that about three-quarters of the police units trained through a particular program were capable of at least partially conducting operational missions with help. While such results are deemed promising in a poor country struggling to build up independent security forces, officials estimate that 1,500 more U.S. troops are needed to expand the program. Previously, officials had been able to redirect staff assigned to train Afghan army units, but demand for U.S. trainers has spiked as officials try to boost the Afghan army from 80,000 to 134,000 individuals.
A separate U.S.-led program helped to trim a too-large officer corps in the Afghan National Police and boost pay for the rank-and-file.
Rep. John Tierney, who chairs a subcommittee that oversees national security issues, said the problems in Afghanistan have been identified for some time and need to be fixed now.
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Some lawmakers worry about buildup
Congress has been widely supportive of Obama's plan to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan, although a few lawmakers have said they worry there's no end in sight to the U.S. commitment.
Anti-war groups on Monday circulated on Capitol Hill a letter to Obama denouncing his decision. So far, eight House members had signed the letter.
The 2001 congressional authorization "to use military force in Afghanistan allowed military action 'to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States,'" the letter states. "Continuing to fight a counterinsurgency war in Afghanistan does not appear to us to be in keeping with these directives and an escalation may actually harm U.S. security."
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Nick Robinson, of the BBC, compares the Brexiteers and Remainers to 'fighters who emerge after months of hiding in the bush, [and] seem not to accept that the war is over'. It is a false analogy because, unfortunately, the war is not over. Its most arduous phase has only just begun.
This is an extract from Charles Moore's Notes, which appears in this week's magazine