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Just when you thought you had organics down, there's another term to learn: biodynamics. It probably sounds familiar; the farming method has been around since 1924. Europeans were earlier adopters of biodynamics; only recently has it come into vogue with Americans. Currently, the U.S. has about 135 certified-biodynamic farms, up threefold since 2004, according to Jim Fullmer, director of biodynamic certifier Demeter USA. "Each year, we get more and more inquiries," Fullmer says. Here's what all the buzz is about.
What is biodynamics?
Biodynamics was the brainchild of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D., who held a series of lectures in 1924 in response to the growing use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and the subsequent decline in crop vitality. Steiner argued that if farmers kept using petrochemicals, food would get to the point that it no longer nourished bodies. It was quite a spot-on prediction, considering today's soil has less selenium, zinc, magnesium, calcium and other vital minerals due to soil degra?dation and the "mining" of soil fertility by industrial agriculture. Nutrient-rich food doesn't grow from nutrient-depleted soil. Plus, most food travels a long way—on average 1,500 miles—and produce starts to lose nutrients the moment it gets picked. Steiner saw sustainable agriculture as the key to the health of individuals and the planet.
Biodynamics vs. organics
"Biodynamics is the original foundation of the organic movement," Fullmer says. "People want to separate the two. But they're really the same origin." Today, many organic farmers have adapted to the surging market demand for their products by becoming more industrialized. For example, they may fortify their land with fertilizers and other materials—albeit organic ones—which allows them to produce more. Biodynamic farmers, on the other hand, consider their land a self-contained ecosystem and tend to put quality ahead of quantity, adhering to stricter standards than those required for organic certification. "Biodynamics takes everything organic does to the next level," says Jill Price Marshall, spokeswoman for Dr. Hauschka Skin Care, which uses biodynamic ingredients.
The principles of biodynamics
Rather than having a faraway manager who makes decisions based on computer models, a biodynamic farm is run by a local farmer making decisions and taking actions based on keen observations of natural phenomena. He or she manages the farm as a self-contained living organism.
Recycling the farm's organic material increases the land's fertility. Rather than mining the Earth's natural resources, the farm contributes to it. Farmers may rotate in crops like nitrogen-rich legumes to enhance the soil, or raise a herd of sheep to provide manure. Those animals are fed from the farm. Farmers combine natural plant and animal materials in compost heaps, and the resulting "black gold" feeds the soil. Water is cycled through the system to prevent waste. "You're molding the landscape toward sustainability," Fullmer says.
As on most farms, seasons and weather patterns dictate operations on biodynamic farms. But biodynamic farmers also consider the larger landscape that surrounds the farm, such as forests and drainage systems, and even take into account the farm's place in the greater solar system. They might plant or pick according to the position of the planets or the phases of the moon. In this regard, biodynamics smacks of a woo-wooness that may not sit well with everyone. But the practice seems to be sustainable, at least on a small, localized scale, and the results—from wine to beauty products—have won rave reviews.
Biodynamic certification
In 1928, Demeter certification began in Europe. Demeter is an international assembly, and each member country has a representative company (for example, there's Demeter Germany, and so on). In 1987, Demeter migrated to the U.S., where the nonprofit organization exists as the only U.S. certifier of biodynamic farms. "As much as a certifier, we're an educator of consumers and producers because it's a new concept to Americans," Fullmer says.
"Biodynamic" is a trademarked term. Certified-biodynamic farms are free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers just like certified organic farms, and must meet the same three-year transition that the National Organic Program requires. Farmers must also manage their land according to Demeter standards—meaning as a self-contained living organism—for at least two years. More than an assemblage of methods and techniques, Demeter certification requires that a farm evolve toward its maximum potential as a self-contained individuality given its unique set of circumstances.
Each year, the representative organizations from each country gather to review the international standard. Some countries adopt even stricter requirements, like the preservation of 10 percent "wild" lands, which applies only in the U.S..
Even though biodynamic is a stricter standard, biodynamic farms aren't automatically U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic unless the farm also gains approval through the NOP.
The benefits of biodynamics
Biodynamics is arguably the most sustainable farming method. "If you're an organic farm and import Peruvian bird poop, or if you put food on airplanes and trucks to ship elsewhere, organic isn't much different from industrial," Fullmer says. "It might even have a bigger carbon footprint." Biodynamic farms don't import quick fixes for pests or deadened soil. Rather, the answers are within the farm, and farmers who study the land closely will find them. But biodynamic products could conceivably be shipped across the globe, and thus, can suffer the same carbon fate as shipped organic products.
Some experts also make the case that biodynamic farming is synonymous with quality. Although proof is hard to come by, the agricultural method has caught the attention of the media. National Public Radio ran a story on biodynamic wines in 2006, and Food and Wine magazine covered biodynamics as a new trend in July 2006, featuring high-end biodynamic wine producers. "The wine industry is realizing that the best wines come from biodynamic farms," Fullmer says.
Since the company's inception 50 years ago, Dr. Hauschka has infused its skin care products with mostly biodynamic ingredients. "We have always recognized that skin is an organ of absorption and elimination," Price Marshall says. "By using biodynamics, we know that customers are getting the best nourishment possible and then they'll see this effect on their skin."
Other brands, such as Weleda and Jurlique, also offer cosmetics featuring biodynamic materials. And even former Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun has launched a line of biodynamic coffees, teas and spices under the name Ambassador Organics. "Biodynamics is becoming a buzz word," Price Marshall says. "Moving into the future, I hope it will be seen as a gold standard of agriculture."
Competition with organics?
The biodynamic certification process weeds out many farmers because meeting the standard is no small feat and it takes time to develop a compliant farm. A neglected farm can take up to a decade to be revived, Fullmer says. "Organic is definitely what moved things in the U.S. It's huge and it's good," he says. "We're here to complement organic and remind people of the foundations of sustainable agriculture."
Pamela Bond is a freelance writer in Eldorado Springs, Colo.
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WOW air are very good at the marketing game. An offer of scandalously low fares into the market gets the newspapers chirping and the people talking. Currently it is €99 fares one way from Dublin to the USA and Canada for dates in November through to early December.
Unfortunately, it is a bit of a con job. Yes, you can get tickets for €99.00 which is a fantastic deal. However you will want to be travelling without luggage for your trip and getting back may be an issue. Why? Let's have a look.
WOW, these are some charges!
Feel like taking a standard carry on bag? That will be €31.99 please. That's right, your standard carry on bag attracts quite a hefty charge to bring it on board.
How about a checked bag? That's €47.99 for 20kg please. It is definitely not cheap. How many people fly to the USA without a carry on bag or a checked bag? I'd like to see the numbers on that.
How about some more?
Other charges compare more with other airlines. Priority boarding is a flat fee of €8.99 which is fine for four flights. Standard seats are €6.99 or €7.99. Those that want extra room will pay extra at €16.99 or €25.99.
While the seating costs are reasonable, a flight from Dublin to the USA or Canada is four flights which will each attract four different seat charges. These add up quickly.
How about bundling?
Let us have a look at Dublin to New York Newark. The web site shows the cheapest fare is 3 November and the prices on offer are listed below.
€99.00 – WOW Basic – Flight ticket, and one personal item.
€172.70 – WOW Plus – The above plus a carry on bag, checked bag, and standard seat.
€266.32 – WOW Biz – The above plus an inflight meal, XXL legroom, priority boarding and cancellation protection.
If you select WOW Basic and then choose to add say a cabin bag and a checked bag, the price will be more than the WOW Plus fare which also gives you seat selection. You need to be very careful with the add ons versus the bundles.
WOW, one more issue!
Let's say you decided to depart on 3 November on your €99.00 fare. You know, pick up a few cheap bits and pieces in the States and not worry about luggage, making it a real bargain trip. How are you going to get back?
The cheapest WOW Basic return fare is 10 days later on 13 November for a princely €259.99. Coming home earlier costs even more so a short trip is out. Okay, maybe you don't mind when you come back, so you go for the cheapest.
You'd better be prepared to stay almost a month then as the cheapest is €129.99 on 29 November. God help you if you picked up a few things to bring back and need to add a bag!
Overall Thoughts
Low cost long haul travel is here to stay and I have no issue with the headline rates. Yes, you can buy a ticket for that price and they will take you there. It opens up the opportunity for people to travel inexpensively.
That being said, it smells of a cheap publicity stunt as there are not that many seats at the low price and you will be gouged with the return pricing. I checked several cities and all the return flights were far above the €99 outbound flight. Any loss on the ticket price is more than made up for in the free publicity these fares garner.
People need to take care when booking these cheap fares as you can end up paying more. Always check other airline options before jumping in. Thank you for reading and if you have any comments or questions, please leave them below.
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"The camera is androgynous machine, a kind of mechanical hermaphrodite.
In his retort the alchemist repeats the work of Nature." -Jim Morrison, The Lords and the New Creatures
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Our interest in EBS Workbench was triggered after we had seen it working at another company. When after an extensive tendering process BPI's solution came out as the best, the choice was quickly made. Thanks to a very pleasant cooperation, we were able to implement EBS Workbench within one month and since then 85% of our bank transactions are processed automatically.
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Even though I get to know my couples during the engagement session, I always send over a questionnaire to ask more in depth questions so I can really understand their love story and life. Well as I was reading their answers, one in particular hit pretty close to home… their proposal. Code asked her father's permission and later would, spur of the moment, pop the question in their kitchen!
Not only was I proposed to after a dance in the kitchen (it's my hubby & I's thing!), my dad told my mom he was going to marry her one day as she was standing in his kitchen years and years and years ago! lol So kitchens are important in my family! 🙂
Codee & Kaylie did amazing during their session! Codee was all too happy to make Kaylie laugh and was a great daddy carefully holding his 6 week old daughter. Kaylie is such a beautiful momma and you can tell that those girls (and Codee) are her world!
And I want to say that their daughters… oh. my. goodness… SO adorable!!! And so full of personality!
Kaylie & Codee, you both are blessed with a beautiful family and a beautiful love for one another. I cannot wait to see you two tie the knot on your wedding day! Love & Happiness to you both!!
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Researchers at China national petroleum corporation have developed a new hydrogenation method for NBR.
Will first nitrile rubber dissolved in organic solvent, then stir in catalyst and under the conditions of hydrogenation, whose character is the first liquid NBR to join in the hydrogenation of nitrile rubber, addition amount of 5% ~ 20%, then the nitrile rubber with liquid nitrile-butadiene rubber mixture solution in hydrogenation reactor, in 40 ~ 100 ℃, pressure 4. 0 ~ 9. 0 M P under a hydrogenation reaction, reaction time 2 ~ 1 2 h.
The advantages of this hydrogenation method are that the molecular weight distribution of hydrogenated product (HNBR) has double peak characteristics, the molecular weight distribution is obviously widened, the Mooney viscosity is effectively reduced, the processing performance of HNBR is improved, the mechanical properties of the product, the compression permanent deformation and the hot air aging performance are excellent.


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A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season - eBook
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|Title: A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season - eBook
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A Stubborn Sweetness and Other Stories for the Christmas Season is a collection of modern-day short stories by Katherine Paterson, award-winning author of Bridge to Terabithia and The Great Gilly Hopkinsboth loved by children and adults for over twenty years. This compilation includes stories of real-life people such as a shopping mall's night watchman, a lonely widower, a pregnant teenage runaway, a political prisoner in China, a grieving mother, and a privileged American, who have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas because of loss, pain, greed, or circumstances. Through unexpected and uplifting ways, each is reminded of the first Christmas story and the vision of hope and peace it offers the world. They realize that even in the darkness, the light and song of Christmas can be seen and heard.
This heart-warming gift book, filled with stories of realistic people finding hope, courage, and faith amidst life's circumstances, radiates the spirit of the season and reminds each of us what Christmas truly means. Originally written to be read during her church's Christmas Eve service, this collection of holiday stories is perfect for individuals, families, and churches to read and share during the season.
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Katherine Paterson is the author of more than 30 books, including 16 novels for children and young adults such as Bridge to Terabithia, Jacob Have I Loved, The Master Puppeteer, and The Great Gilly Hopkins. She has twice won the National Book Award and twice the Newbury Medal. In 2000, she was named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress. She is currently a vice-president of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance.
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The Legal 500: 2017 rankings
Callington Chambers is delighted to announce that Advocate Vicky Milner has retained her position as a "Leading Individual" in The Legal 500 rankings for Jersey employment law. She continues to support senior executives, directors and businesses in dealing with all areas of employment law, including restrictive covenant and confidentiality disputes, tribunal claims, workplace stress and psychiatric injury cases, contract reviews and compromise agreements.
NOW CLOSED: Legal Assistant Vacancy - Closing Date
We are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy employment and data protection law practice. For more information click here. The closing date for applications is: 30 June 2017.
Presentation: The perils of cutting corners
The financial services industry plays a huge role in Jersey's economy. This presentation looks at risk management issues around regulation and staffing, including the need for good corporate governance and systems which provide the right support for staff.
Cybersecurity: how safe is your workforce?
Information law expert Advocate Davida Blackmore writes about cybersecurity and the workforce in this month's Connect Magazine. Click here for the article.
Minimum Wage Consultation Paper issued
The States of Jersey has today circulated its Minimum Wage Consultation Paper, in relation to changes to the Minimum Wage. If passed, changes would take effect from 1 April 2018.
Reflections on data protection, business and the GDPR
Following talks on data protection and the GDPR by Advocates Vicky Milner and Davida Blackmore of Callington Chambers in 2017 "Reflections on data protection, business and the GDPR" summarises a few of the matters discussed in those presentations.
Launch of Liberate DIFERA Employer Accreditation Scheme
On 25 May 2017 Liberate launched the DIFERA Employer Accreditation Scheme. DIFERA stands for Diversity, Inclusion, Fairness, Equality, Respect and Acceptance. The DIFERA Scheme aims to promote these values in the workplace. Information about the DIFERA Scheme can be found here: https://liberate.je/difera/
GDPR: The countdown begins...
The General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") is the biggest reform of data protection legislation in the last two decades. When it comes into effect on 25 May 2018, in addition to applying to businesses within the EU, the GDPR will also affect any businesses outside the EU that offer products or services to EU customers or monitors EU citizens. This includes Jersey entities which meet these criteria.
NOW CLOSED: Legal Assistant Vacancy
Callington Chambers is delighted to announce that it is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join its busy employment and data protection law practice. Having opened in 2013, this specialist firm works for directors, senior executives and a range of public and private sector organisations, with a focus on excellence and client-service.
Q&A on data protection and the GDPR
What is the GDPR? What does it mean for businesses in Jersey? Following talks given by Advocate Davida Blackmore (Feb 2017) and Advocate Vicky Milner (Mar 2017) we have briefly addressed below a number of key questions.


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Dapchi Schoolgirls: 'We know Where They Are' – House of Reps
There appears to have been a breakthrough in the search for the 110 abducted Dapchi schoolgirls after a member of the House of Representatives said security sources informed them that the girls were still within Yobe State.
Speaking with TheNation in Damaturu, the state capital Thursday, Rep Goni Bukar, representing Bursari/Yunusari/Gaidam Federal Constituency said the girls were in Bulabulin, Yunusari Local Government.
"The girls are within Yobe. We have an idea that they are in Bulabulin, Yunusari Local Government. The military is aware that Boko Haram has been in that place for over four years. They live in that place like their own city," Bukar said.
On the efforts of the military to rescue the girls, Bukar said: "I cannot blame the military because I am speaking with those that are carrying out the operation. We have been speaking and they are telling me everything that they are doing; so, I cannot say I will blame anybody in the military. They are doing everything but I think they need to improve in their search so as to rescue those girls.
"This issue is beyond the military that we have in Yobe … It is not the issue of sending 10 policemen or 20 soldiers. It is a matter of commitment. That is what we need. If they like, let them give me the uniform and I will wear it and go and show them the place. Even the day of the incident, the chairman, member, House of Assembly and I went to Gumsa because we had information that three of the girls died along the way and they were thrown away but it was wrong information."
Meanwhile, the Forum of parents of the missing girls is planning to stage a grand occupation of Damaturu to press the government to intensify efforts in rescuing their daughters.
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