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Schooling Discussion
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A. Improvisation is a great skill that helps in real life as it lets answer the unexpected questions more easily and improves the declamatory skills. Improvisation abilities can be improved by means of various creative tasks that make students act spontaneously. Such exercises depend on the subject and should be focused on the necessary skills. These can be drawing a picture representing the mood, making dialogues, presenting some unprepared performances and retelling the texts on the basis of the key words instead of learning it by heart. The main idea is to offer to do these tasks without any preparation. To my mind, each of the life situations that happen unexpectedly teaches people to improvise. Invitation of a stranger asking his own questions for a class discussion is an efficient mean. Meeting a person, who asks for help in a street, taught me to make quick decisions.
B. 1. Ladder learning is mostly better if it is necessary to learn something quickly, especially if there is no need to get involved into the topic too deeply. Furthermore, it contributes greatly to the competitiveness and motivation.
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2. The ladder-like learning is beneficial for students, who need to grasp information quickly. Moreover, such approach is obviously effective to teach quick work and ability to perform multiple tasks.
3. I believe it is possible and necessary to integrate these learning styles. Probably, one should re-consider the tasks and the methods of assessment according to subjects and create the system that would include the better grades for the deeper critical understanding.
4. The ability to think critically and apply the knowledge is the most important skill that should be taught for the persons mental development. Therefore, the leaf education sounds to me as more deep. However, the integrated methods would be the perfect way to teach.
C. I agree that the leaf method encourages better remembering of information as the information that is critically analyzed is always understood and memorized better. However, short remembering of the information in case with the ladder method is far not always a disadvantage. Sometimes, the new information is really of small necessity and should be forgotten. However, I do not agree that students forget everything afterwards. Even if a person does not remember something in details, he/she keeps in mind some superficial information. In case, there appears a necessity to recollect the information, it is possible to recall some general facts and later investigate them more deeply. In addition, even if one needs to remember the information for a long time and in more details, it is always possible to pay particular attention to the areas that are essential and learn them attentively.
D. The ladder system is presented in the society quite widely. Starting with education and growing up, the existence of the lower and higher stages on the way to the aim is commonly found as normal. Any opportunity is really presented as a ladder and means that the victory or the final stage is of the highest priority, sometimes even regardless the means used to reach the aim. Though it is not always bad, the final result accelerates the process of learning and makes the knowledge not very profound. A good example of the negative influence of such system on the final outcome is also related to the fact that the students get a lower level of knowledge when being tested with multiple-choice questions. Such tests do not show the real level of knowledge and can present equal level for those, who are not equally well educated in the topic.
E. The effects of the leaf or ladder education methods for a child have their own pros and cons depending on the aims that are set for the childs future. Ladder method is quite good for motivation of a person to move forward. At the same time, leaf method is helpful in developing creativeness, critical thinking and deeper understanding of the issues. Ladder education is likely to make students aware mostly in one narrow sphere can be good for a person, who would not have to work much with people, but mostly with machines. Furthermore, it can be suitable for the scientists, who make some researches on the basis of the previous results. However, for those, who regard full life as constant communication and cooperation with the society, it is important to be educated in many spheres, be able to improvise and analyze.
F. I agree that the ladder system of teaching creates an unfair hierarchy of intelligence according to higher or lower subjects. The reason is that objectively all topics and spheres of life are equally important and interconnected. The differentiation according to more important or more difficult subjects is subjective. For one, physics is easy, but languages are difficult, for someone else it is comprehended in an opposite way. The aptitude of a person predetermines his/her attitude to various spheres. However, if one would consider chemistry, math, history or literature, they all have definite systems even though they are different. Hence, each subject demands some specific level of intelligence. In reality, it is impossible to define that one level is higher and the other one is lower as they are judged according to different criteria.
G. Lack of critical skills makes students narrow and deprives them of the ability to discuss various issues with others in class or in their spare time. Such characteristics can hardly have a good influence on a person from a psychological perspective. Moreover, compartmentalization does not prove deep understanding of the issues. Although the focus on only one sphere often contributes to good awareness in it, good work or wise decisions always demand the outside perspective. As well as the subject consists of a set of rules, the profound knowledge consists of a set of subjects. To my mind, the approach presented in the article is favorable. It emphasizes strong connections between all subjects and all spheres of life regardless their peculiarities. The ability to find these liaisons is a crucial evidence of human enlightenment.
H. To my mind, any workshop is an education, but it implies a relatively narrow field of training. I mean it has the limits of the knowledge that can be got and does not evoke further development in other spheres. The workshop demands the workers to have skills that are systematically supported. At the same time education in general should lead to development and evoke interest in other spheres as well. Cremin regarded education as transmission across generations. Therefore, it is analyzed from a more global perspective. On some level, any education is only systematic and deliberate, but if one would analyze the workshop training with regard to the previous experiences that offer much information that was already tested and future development, it would be defined as sustained.
I. The situation with the teachers, who prefer strict rules, is widely spread. In some occasions, when it deals with some strict formulas or laws, such position is not so bad. However, encouraging students to express their own ideas is obviously a better way to let them reveal their strong and weak sides. Exploration instead of a strict set structure of studies prepares pupils to the real life much better. Considering the way children react on the method of teaching, one should mark out the connection with the family upbringing. To my mind, feeling uncomfortable when being allowed to explore is the evidence that a student is not interested in the subject or treated very strictly at home. I prefer to have more freedom in the class, but only if the area of studies is interesting.

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LIVE REVIEW: Airways, Wargasm, The Joiners, Southampton, 24/10/2019
Following on from a successful tour across Europe, Peterborough quartet Airways are currently out on tour across the UK. Kicking off the run of shows at Southampton Joiners last week with support from Wargasm, we headed down to see whether we would be in store for a night of great live music or be Out Of Luck on this occasion.
It would be easy to focus on the fact that tonight marked Wargasm's first-ever UK show and only their seventh show as a band. You'd be forgiven for expecting them to be still finding their feet, but they weren't looking for excuses for any minor wobbles, they were there merely to deliver a solid live show worthy of everyone's attention – and that it was. Opening their set with their debut single (and currently their only released track) Post Modern Rhapsody, their punk vibes filled the room as Milkie and Sam Matlock took centre stage with a sing-off showing just how well their contrasting vocal styles run alongside each other. Set to become a fan favourite is Gold Gold Gold, with rowdy verses giving the trio the chance to excel with driving drum lines from Ryan Cornall, with sharp riffs and raw vocals before Milkie and Matlock came together to show off a delicate side to their vocals. If you have a chance to catch Wargasm live you'll be singing this chorus for days after, trust us.
At a time when it can be hard for new bands to stand out in the crowd, Wargasm are doing just that. It paid off that they were unafraid to try new styles, as their confidence and tight musicianship was clear. Throwing a curveball with a cover of N.E.R.D Lapdance to round off the night, the duo bring attitude to the stage by the bucketload and win over the crowd in the process – we'd call this a successful first UK show. Remember the name Wargasm as you're going to be hearing a lot of them in 2020. 8/10
If you haven't already been introduced to Airways let us do the honours. Made up of vocalist Jake Daniels, drummer Brian Moroney, guitarist Alex Ruggiero and bassist Jamie Reynolds, the band are yet to release their debut album but have amassed a fanbase across the UK and Europe.
With the world in such a dire political position right now Airways open their set with Alien, singing of their struggle to get into America which led to them cancelling a tour last minute, which seemed like the perfect starting point to the night. When Daniels sung "give the kid a chance" you couldn't help but sense a reach out to those in the audience, asking them to do just that for the band during the course of the show.
The quartet has a well-rehearsed track formula, as shown through the likes of older material Starting To Spin and White Noise Boys. Led by catchy guitar introductions they pave the way for Daniels' storytelling lyrics to come in to play, and by the time the chorus arrives it's met by a full band effort with group vocals, pounding drumlines and no escape from the power of Airways. If you've not checked out Starting To Spin before there's a real sense of a movie theme tune going on here, thanks to the chaotic and changing dynamic of this track with musical twists and turns around each and every corner.
Tonight is anything but predictable, but that seems to be Airways' vibe. Going from Trampoline into a verse of Lose Yourself by Eminem, the room is met with initial confusion which soon turns into a sea of impressed faces. As their set progresses it's clear something is missing for Daniels, and in a futile attempt to get the crowd participation they desire to kick off the UK leg of the tour with a bang, the band follow with a cover of Robbie Williams smash-hit Angels. Sadly the Southampton crowd still show a reluctance to get involved with the sing-along, but maybe this was down to the crowd enjoying the incredibly good version being offered by the band. Could a studio version be on the horizon? We can only hope.
The joy about tonight's set is every song bar two, Slow and Listen To Your Friends, is material the quartet have already released. Both tracks have become setlist favourites within the Airways fanbase, despite there not being studio versions of either. This is a testament to Airways as a band, from their relentless touring schedule – whether as headliners or supporting many artists across the years – they've built up a loyal fanbase along the way.
With Daniels explaining its time to turn things emotional, it's time for Blue Gasoline to take centre stage as an eerie vibe fills the room. Swirling guitar lines from Ruggiero, Reynolds and Daniels are matched with Moroney's rapidly building drumline which sees the track flip from an emotional number to one highlighting the musical skills of the quartet.
Closing the set with the power duo of Reckless Tongue and Mate it appeared the crowd had loosened up, as the singalongs finally began to kick in to play. With the first well-deserved pit of the night trying to show during Reckless Tongue, this powerful punchy number saw the crowd on their feet and the energy hitting its peak as The Joiners tried to take on backing vocals. Undeniably their most loved track, Mate closes the night on the high everyone wanted it to, as we see Airways showing the power they hold when working as a four. The technical elements behind this track, from the intricate guitar lines cleverly woven between rousing drumlines and singalong friendly vocals, make this a standout moment from the set.
They may not be a household name yet, but as long as Airways continue to put on captivating, memorable live shows and release singalong friendly tracks with story-telling lyrics who knows what the future will hold. Could part of Airways' future plans include their debut album release? We'll just have to hold tight a little longer to find out. 9/10
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While the system had been established in 25 provincial regions by the end of last year, all the other regions will have their river chief system by June.
The ministry organized three inspections that covered more than 1,000 prefecture-level cities last year to ensure the establishment of the system and more inspections will be launched, he said on the sidelines of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress
The central authorities decided in late 2016 to establish a river chief system in the country to enhance river protection and then asked establishment of a lake chief system across the country late last year.
Chen said the lake chief system has been established in 2,180 lakes and will be extended to all lakes in the country by the end of this year.


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//October 22, 2012
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and former Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden star in the latest-pro gambling ad paid for by a group urging voters to support Question 7 on Election Day.
Pro-gambling forces already garnered support from the Washington Redskins and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.
Now, they're apparently working on Baltimore-area voters. Former Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. starred in a commercial last week, as did Gov. Martin O'Malley, who was once mayor of Baltimore.
In the latest ad, Rawlings-Blake stands in front of a towering Ogden, the Ravens' first-ever pick in the NFL Draft and a former All-Pro left tackle.
"Casino owners in West Virginia are spending millions against Question 7. That upsets me," Rawlings Blake says as the ad begins. "And, that upsets Jonathan Ogden. You don't want to upset Jonathan Ogden."
"No you don't," replies the 6-foot-9-inch Ogden, perhaps trying to pull off his best David Banner/Incredible Hulk impression. Ogden lives in Las Vegas, where there are apparently a handful of commercial casinos operating.
The mayor is referring to Penn National Gaming Inc., which has dumped $29.1 million into a campaign account being used to pay for advertising opposing expanded gambling. The company owns Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, W.Va., which draws a large number of Maryland gamblers.
Rawlings-Blake's televised endorsement shouldn't be a surprise, as she was a supporter of gambling expansion all summer. CBAC Gaming LLC, led by Caesars Entertainment Corp., is licensed to build casino on Russell Street that the company says would be more of a destination facility if it includes table games, such as poker.
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Sorry folks, but I need to vent…
I pride myself on being a minimalist, and look to technology to help support this lifestyle (I do not buy physical books anymore, I've scanned all my major documents, all my old CDs have been ripped, my photos are in the process of being scanned, etc…). I'm such a nerd about it that my wife makes fun of me for it ("oh we can't even buy a travel book" "of course not… we have smart phones…"). In any case, that's not the point of this post… In a demonstration of this minimalism, I pride myself for having ditched my land line in 1999, and have never looked back. However, in 2011 we bought a new house in the city we live in, and unfortunately our wireless carrier has so-so 3G service in our area. Yes, we could switch to another carrier, but my wife has complained that the voice quality on a smart-phone is simply not the same as a "regular" phone. So after a long protracted back and forth, I caved in and agreed that we would get a land line. That's when my life went to hell (ok, I'm being a bit dramatic).
We currently have Comcast for internet service (no TV, remember that I'm minimalist, and there's a whole post I could write about how the communication utility – i.e. Heat, Water, Electricity, Communications as the major utilities is just an absolute rip-off), so our first conclusion was to get Comcast voice. GULP… $50 a month for a landline… After I got over the sticker shock, and explored other opportunities, I went online to set up the account with Comcast. At first, the process was painless… At first… As I was wrapping up my transaction, I was asked by the application to talk to one of their representative to confirm the transaction (ok…). This happens to be over a web based chat, and so we began the transaction.
The person on the other end was nice enough, but basically made me repeat the whole transaction (ok?…). She found that I could get a better price (which I had seen on the website), but then confirmed that I couldn't (which is what happened to me on the website when I tried to add it to the cart) because I didn't have the right contract (ok??…). At this point, I just wanted to wrap up the transaction, so asked how much longer this was going to take. She then walked me through the order one more time (ok???…), and told me that there would be an additional charge for the installation and that I had to make sure our house did not have an alarm system (ok????….) to which I responded that I had checked the box for a self installation, and that it really wasn't their problem if my house has an alarm system. She then informed me that I had to get a new modem and return the one that I had (luckily there's a Comcast service center less than 5 minutes from my house). I agreed (but ok?????….), and asked whether I was going to get a confirmation email of the transaction so that I could prove that I was not just some random passer by there to pick up or steal something from them. To which she responded. "Thank you, have a good day, and thanks for contacting us". OK?????? By then, more than an hour had gone by, and I was well… fuming…
So I went back online, and spoke with a rep in another chat who confirmed that there was no activity on my account (i.e. nothing went through). I had a few choice words for the rep (not targeted to him, but clearly targeted to the organization for having such a bad customer service experience). To which he responded that I should call some 800 number, and to which I responded that if they wanted to keep me as a customer, they would want to contact me as, after all, RCN keeps on promising that they can provide better service and a lower cost (incidentally, I checked online RCN in my area gets 2 stars, Comcast gets 1 star – all out of 5).
Fed up with the whole situation, I went to Vonage. I remembered Vonage from a few years ago when I considered them for my house in Arlington. Surprise… the process was flawless, the price was better, and the kit was delivered in 4 days. Now all I need is a phone to plug into our landline.
We need disruption with these telcos. I know I'm not the first nor the last, but we really need disruption to provide at the very least a basic customer service experience. The Comcast experience was absurd to say the least.


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We study a natural network creation game, in which each node locally tries to minimize its local diameter or its local average distance to other nodes, by swapping one incident edge at a time. The central question is what structure the resulting equilibrium graphs have, in particular, how well they globally minimize diameter. For the local-average-distance version, we prove an upper bound of 2O( √ lg n), a lower bound of 3, a tight bound of exactly 2 for trees, and give evidence of a general polylogarithmic upper bound. For the local- diameter version, we prove a lower bound of Ω( √n), and a tight upper bound of 3 for trees. All of our upper bounds apply equally well to previously extensively studied network creation games, both in terms of the diameter metric de- scribed above and the previously studied price of anarchy (which are related by constant factors). In surprising contrast, our model has no parameter α for the link creation cost, so our results automatically apply for all values of α without additional effort; furthermore, equilibrium can be checked in polynomial time in our model, unlike previous models. Our perspective enables simpler and more general proofs that get at the heart of network creation games.
|Original language
|English (US)
|Title of host publication
|SPAA'10 - Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Symposium on Parallelism in Algorithms and Architectures
|Number of pages
|Published - 2010
|Externally published
|22nd ACM Symposium on Parallelism in Algorithms and Architectures, SPAA'10 - Thira, Santorini, Greece
Duration: Jun 13 2010 → Jun 15 2010
Publication series
|Annual ACM Symposium on Parallelism in Algorithms and Architectures
|22nd ACM Symposium on Parallelism in Algorithms and Architectures, SPAA'10
|Thira, Santorini
|6/13/10 → 6/15/10
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Software
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Hardware and Architecture
- Nash equilibrium
- Network design
- Price of anarchy
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I've got bad news for all you doubting Thomases who were crying about a potential drop to light heavyweight for Fedor Emelianenko, who is expected to make his long-awaited return to mixed martial arts (MMA) on New Year's Eve in Japan.
"The Last Emperor" is JACKED.
That doesn't mean the former PRIDE FC heavyweight champion is clomping around the gym like a puffed up bodybuilder; on the contrary, he's thick and swole like a log-chucking lumberjack. It's no wonder he's fighting a bow-legged tomato can on Dec. 31.
No one else had the guts to challenge him!
That probably explains why he passed on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and its thin roster of ho-hum heavyweights. Sources I don't have and didn't speak to report that Emelianenko was tired of waiting for someone to sack up and call him out.
Their loss!
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Goleman's popular book, Working with Emotional Intelligence, shows that 67% of what it takes to be a leader is emotional intelligence. It is also twice as important as technical proficiency or IQ.
Today's disruptive environment of leadership, technological changes, increased workload, have escalated stress and anxiety in the workplace. Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your emotions, as well as other people's emotions and has been applauded as a way to reduce stress in the environment.
College and school going students too are affected due to the competitive environment, unemployment worries, admission and exam performance. Some people naturally inherit high EQ but it's a skill that you can practice and develop. By becoming more self-aware and learning how to self regulate your brain will adapt to make these behaviours automatic and replace less helpful behaviours.
Science says that breathing right releases the brain's chemical messengers, 'noradrenaline' in the bloodstream. It promotes the growth of new neural connections thereby causing overall brain growth.
Certain studies also indicate that focused breathing can lower the risk of dementia and promote a happy heart. Research also shows that Deep breathing is a 'quick fix' for any stressful situation. It stimulates the 'vagus nerve.' Which scales down feelings of anxiety and tension and gives enough time to deal with a situation more calmly.
But how does one breathe right?
There is so much written today on the same — the Navy Seal method, Wim Hof breathing, the 4–7–8 method, Coach Budd's rhythmic breathing, Buteyko methods and of course the many types of Pranayamas or yogic breathing.
I started on this 'breathing right' journey at a theatre workshop in high school. The instructor asked us to stand straight and take a very deep inhale and then explained why 90% of us including me were breathing wrong!! This followed by a variety of Yoga instructors and long-distance running trainers has made me a true believer.
I am 100% convinced of the power of our Breath and will share how this knowledge and the ability to control it can help you.
a. Heal yourself
b. Calm your temper
c. Get extra Energy for a fight or physical activity
d. Concentrate
e. Refresh yourself
f. Sleep better
And you can do this all at your own will
Firstly, getting rid of carbon dioxide, not bringing in oxygen, is the main stimulus that drives us to breathe under most circumstances. This is because too much carbon dioxide makes the blood more acidic, which can impair the function of all of your body's cells.
Your brain is finely tuned to maintain the pH of the blood, so when the pH gets more acidic, it triggers the stress response and sends an urgent message to the diaphragm to initiate a breath to bring in more O2 and rebalance the blood.
There are broadly TWO ways we can breathe and everything else is a combination or a variation. And of course, as in everything the context to where / when one is breathing should not be ignored.
Relaxed breathing (Belly or Abdominal)
Lie down, or sit straight but comfortably. Relax and put one hand on your chest and one on your upper stomach.
Watch the movement of your hands
Take a DEEP breath and watch the movement of your hand.
Take a DEEPER breath and watch it again.
How do your hands move in each?
How do they move in the Deepest breath that you took?
The correct movement for normal/relaxed breathing is that the hand on your chest should not move at all. When you breathe in the hand on your stomach should move UP / Out and when you breathe out it should move IN.
Are You Breathing Right?
This is the Normal and Ideal way of breathing and encourages resting, relaxation, creativity, healing, meditation, sleep, etc. Both the inhale and the exhale are important. Both are done slowly.
When you breathe in, the hand on your stomach should move Up / Out. This should be followed by an upward/outward movement of the hand on the chest. While breathing out again, both stomach and chest move inwards. The thumb rule is — when you breathe in, your body has to expand.
You could call this Belly or Abdominal breathing and can be ALWAYS used to calm one's self down. It can also lower blood pressure, help relax muscles, reduce heart rate, decrease stress, help one face difficult situations and increase energy levels.
Shallow / Stress breathing (Chest)
In this form of breathing the main movement is of the chest
Put your hands once again on your chest and stomach and try to expand your chest while taking in air. The hand on the stomach should not move.
When we breathe in this shallow way, the body remains in a cyclical state of stress — our stress causes shallow breathing/palpitations and shallow breathing causes stress. This also primes us for activity and quick response that may be needed in a flight or fight situation.
Shallow breathing is ok for when you have to prep for some immediate activity but if you breathe like this in the long term it can affect your health. Fatigue, back or neck pain, headaches, respiratory problems, etc. Shallow breathing happens at a faster rate and tires your heart and body completely.
Now Go For It!
Make friends with your breath, watch how you inhale and exhale and practice breathing the correct way. This is a huge achievement. Now spend 5 minutes focusing on this every day and discover your own way to center your life through your breath.
Become aware of what happens to your breathing when you see someone who you are fearful of or when you have thoughts that make you want to instantly fight or flee. Focus on getting back to Normal/Relaxed Breathing and see all the negativity go away.
Use your breath to help you Focus, welcome all your distracting thoughts and calm them with your consistent, slow and expanding life-breath! Use breathing to improve your Emotional Intelligence and make you more self-aware, empathetic, motivated and conscious.
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Welcome to The Path To Mindset Mastery! My name is Brad Bizjack! I'm a mindset strategist and coach, inspirational speaker, and creator of Appreciation Academy. I help people to elevate their relationships, career, and mindset to the next level.
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No matter how something is performing in your life - you need a crystal clear image of what caused it but that doesn't mean the story that you have about what caused it - it means the facts.
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Attachment is when you see yourself as only being as good as your results. Where your character is based on the results that you get in your life. When your goals become your identity and it colors your lens of reality.
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By: Gavincia Clarke
(CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS)- The Culturama Committee has announced that veteran calypsonian King Meeko will not be amongst the other competitors for the Senior Kaiso crown on Saturday, August 3, 2013.
Meeko was among twelve quarter-finalists who had secured a spot in the semi-finals. However, it was announced that he could not compete that night due to 'vocal problems' and was advised by his doctor not to sing.
However, Meeko requested a bi to compete in the Culturama Senior Calypso finals. The Committee met on Monday, July 29, 2013 to discuss if the veteran should be allowed to compete for the finals and in their discussion the request from the King was denied. It was announced however, that he would make an appearance as a guest artiste.
After being out of the calypso arena for a long period, Meeko returned this year with two songs 'Sing to win' and 'Darkest hour'. These songs have gotten much airplay on the local airways and a positive feedback from the general public. Fans have been touting that his songs could have secured him the victory in the Senior Kaiso competition. Unfortunately Meeko would not be able to be a competitor.
The other calypsonians competing are: Bhingi, Astro, Baker, Lady Conscious, Pupa Wheeler, Nutsie, Hollywood and the reigning King Dis N' Dat.
Gharlic, Lady Onna, Watusi and Sabu were eliminated from the semi-finals contest that was held on Friday, July 26, 2013.


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If it were easy, everyone would do it : An Outside idea from Eric Wroolie
Good morning, everyone. I'm so delighted to do this week's Outside idea. My name is Eric and I make apps. I own an app development company called Overpass Apps.
If there's one thing everyone can agree on… it's that this has been a tough year and a half. It's been tough personally, and for some of us professionally.
It's so easy to want to get back to the good old days when everything was easy. But it wasn't always easy.
I started my company back in 2004. It stayed small for a decade with just me. Then it grew a bit with an offshore team, then a few employees here, then it shrunk down to just me and my offshore guys again. Up, then down, then up again, then down. Get me in the wrong state of mind, and you may even hear me grumble a complaint from time to time. But if I wanted easy, I would have found myself a job.
There's a lot of stress involved in running a company. A lot of learning. A lot of loneliness. There have been months when I felt I was in total control and everything was going perfectly, and months where I felt things were slipping. Back in the old days, I just had to deal with this myself. Most people didn't understand the difficulties. And you still need to demonstrate confidence in the face of doubt to everyone you care about—whether that be in front of your family, your team, or your clients.
So… the support network really helps. I'm so glad I met Pete and Outside Ideas—and that I have met so many of you.
I enjoy meeting other business owners—not just so they can potentially be clients, but so they can be people I know who also just 'get it'. I need more believers in my life.
I have nothing but respect for business owners who are willing to be vulnerable. I love those who can talk about when they were not in control and see the pride they have for when they are.
If running a business were easy, everyone would do it. It looks so easy from the outside. We all have our problems and stresses. It can be missed deadlines or difficult contractors or grumpy clients or, oh…. I don't know, a global pandemic.
It was a tough year. But they've all been tough in one way or another. I admire those who stick with it.
Thank you all for not giving up.
Thank you all for not giving up.
Eric Wroolie
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Chateau Montelena Winery Review
Address: 1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga,California 94515.
Phone Number: 707-942-5105
Tasting Hours: 9:30-4:00 and by appt.
Region: Napa Valley AVA, Calistoga AVA, California
Reviewer: Mark and Sonja
Review Date: 7/3/2016
Reviewer: Mark and Sonja
Rating: 5
The Review
Youve heard of Chateau Montelena. I pen (type) that line with a high degree of confidence because youre reading this review on a web page devoted to wine, and if youre at all interested in wine, then youre familiar with the Napa Valley. And if youre familiar with the Napa Valley then youre quite likely to know that it wasnt until a blind wine tasting in France in 1976 that anyone outside of California cared at all about the wines being made in the United States. And if youve heard of that tasting, known today as the Judgment of Paris, then its also quite likely that youre aware that it was Chateau Montelena, which of course youve heard of, that produced the winning white wine, a Chardonnay, vintage 1973.
Maybe you saw a movie about it, maybe you read an article, or maybe the owner of your favorite little wine bar has simply talked your ear off about this famous moment in time in which the wines of Napa eclipsed even those of France herself, justifying not only your love for them, but also their high prices. But its never really that simple, is it? Never really cut-and-dried. The story of Chateau Montelena isnt the story of Chardonnay at all, and while they continue to make it, and while it remains undeniably an excellent wine from year to year, it is far from a focal point at the winery as it stands today, up-Valley, hidden amongst a small forest of trees near the little town of Calistoga, sandwiched quietly between Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail. As you might expect, the full story is far more interesting.
My traveling companion Zach and I had arrived early at Chateau Montelena, a familiar location to me as my wife Sonja and I had visited it on our honeymoon a little over three years prior. In the cool morning air, we crunched through the gravel parking lot and set out upon a narrow, paved walkway that wraps around a tranquil little pond in which turtles were visible and an array of beautiful plants adorned the islands and the banks. The islands were accessible from the mainland by a series of jagged wooden bridges, and atop them rested gazebo-like structures that looked more than a bit out of place for their unmistakable Oriental style of architecture. We found the entire environment altogether peaceful and relaxing.
When the time came for our tasting, at nine oclock in the morning on a sunny summer Sunday, the small tasting room in the upper part of the Chateau was already beginning to fill. Having made our arrangements to visit ahead of time, we benefited by being ushered into a small private room along with six other guests by Jordan, who would expertly conduct our tasting. Inside, a long wooden table was set with an array of crystal, and one chair for each expected person sat waiting.
We are a Cab house, declared Jordan, entirely unprompted. This is really what we focus on. One guest looked puzzled but kept his mouth shut. Jordan predicted his question: Yes, of course, were famous for winning the Judgement of Paris in 1976 with our Chardonnay, and youll get to taste that soon, she reassured him. But lets start with our Riesling, which I think is also excellent.
I couldnt help but be reminded of my honeymoon by the pleasant, crisp white that my wife and I had shared a few years prior. From there, our party enjoyed a few wines from the 2009 vintage, including the famous Chardonnay as well as an estate Zinfandel (which I enjoyed immensely and later purchased a bottle of), before moving on to the Cabernet Sauvignons. Side by side, the unimposing, old-world style Cabs became the perfect pairing for a story session in which Jordan narrated the lengthy history of the Chateau. Founded by a friend of the legendary Charles Krug, a man named Alfred Tubbs who had made his riches producing ropes for ships during the California gold rush had taken the advice of Krug and planted grapes. Prohibition took its toll on this winery as it did most every other, and not knowing if or when the amendment would be repealed, the vines were torn out in favor of orchards of fruit and walnuts. In 1958, the winery was purchased by a couple from Shanghai, who left their mark on the property with the small island structures that Zach and I had noticed on our walk. And then, in the early 1970s, Jim Barrett purchased the winery, outfitted it with modern winemaking equipment, and replanted the vineyards. Barrett envisioned a world-class Cabernet production facility, but Cabernet requires substantial time years, to age in oak before its drinkable, let alone world-class, so to pay the bills Chateau Montelena committed to producing some quick-turnaround white wines in the meantime. This included Chardonnay. The rest, as they say, is history.
Forty years and a few months after the infamous Judgement of Paris that put not only this winery but the entire Napa Valley on the worlds wine map, it seems that perhaps Chateau Montelena may finally be poised to recognize its destiny as one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon producers in the Valley, if not the world, at last fulfilling the wishes of visionary re-founder Jim Barrett. His son, Bo, now steers the ship, and if the wines Ive tasted on my two prior visits are any indication, he is indeed a worthy captain.
Chateau Montelena is a special place. You may have seen it featured in a movie, or you may have read about them as the frenzy over the 40th anniversary of the Paris tasting reached a crescendo earlier this spring. But frenzies come and go, and what remains is that which stands the test of time. This never includes people, who are undeniably mortal and never long for the world, but it can certainly include their legacy. At Chateau Montelena, that legacy includes a look into the history of what today is one of the worlds most famous wine-producing regions. It is a story that encompasses the pioneering spirit of the 49ers, the rule of law, the meaningful contributions of immigrants, the rebirth of the Napa Valley, and the vision of a man who simply wanted to make great Cabernet, which ultimately he did.
If youre visiting in the summer months, when the tourists jam Highway 29 with their rental cars and camper trailers, I strongly recommend calling ahead and splurging a bit to arrange a quieter, more intimate experience. But whether something like that is in the budget or not, you wont fail to enjoy your visit to Chateau Montelena. Be sure to walk the storied grounds and take a stroll around the lake. This, one of the Napa Valleys oldest establishments, is a winery to be sure you take the time to visit.


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Friday, December 19, 2014
Billboard magazine, 1965: Girls Want the Airwaves, Dylan's Sensational, and Conigliaro Sings!
Dave Clark Five and Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs were rocking, and hawking some killer tunes.
Last but not least we have an awesome example of an earlier era's pre-Politically Correct ad for celebrating drinking and driving, via Dave "Six Days On The Road" Dudley and his latest, "Two Six Packs Away." From what?
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I didn't know Tony C was a singer. I saved the Sports Illustrated cover with him & his black eye for a long time.
Rich Allen's "Echoes Of November" has to be one of the best recordings by a pro athlete.
Two six packs away from vehicular manslaughter, I suppose.
- December 20, 2014 at 11:02 AM
- Joe Bonomo said...
- December 20, 2014 at 11:12 AM
lots of inside baseball on that Shangri-La's ad. Howard Bedno was a legendary Chicago record promotor/label owner. His company stickers are on lots of my 45's.
Plus I just discovered that the Riviera's "H.B. Goose Step" flip- side of "California Sun" was dedicated to Howard. I always wondered what HB stood for.....
- December 22, 2014 at 10:53 AM
- Joe Bonomo said...
I did too, Anon, thanks! I just picked up that 45 the other day.
- December 22, 2014 at 10:59 AM
- Beatle Bob said...
Despite the fact that the DC5's record label, Epic, taking out a full-page ad plugging "Reelin' And Rockin'',Billboard Magazine thought the flip side,'"I'm Thinking" the A-side when it was reviewed in the April 10, 1965 issue of Billboard Magazine in their "Spotlight Singles" column. It was one of 133 singles reviewed for that week. Here was their review: "Top side is a hard-driving rocker taken from their hit LP "Week-End In London." On the flip side the group proves their feel for the blues with a revival of Chuck Berry's swinger. Two powerful sides." Like their UK rivals, The Beatles, the Dave Clark Five cut excellent interpretations of R&B and classic R&R hits. However their cover version of "Reelin' And Rockin'" is not even close to the Chuck Berry original. One of Mike's weakest vocals, largely because he never finds the right groove for this song. The arrangement is sloppy and has the sound of a last-minute decision . . . a bad one. It would peak at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, which ended their streak of eight consecutive Top 20 hits.
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The Game of Numbers is an exclusive THW series looking at upcoming milestones around the NHL. Each team will be looked at individually in three parts – individual player milestones, franchise player milestones, and players that rank in the top 100 in NHL history in any big statistical category.
Looking at the 2014-15 edition of the Dallas Stars, some would argue that it's a team right out of a fantasy draft. With players like Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, and Jason Spezza leading the charge, it's safe to say that the Stars should be among the league's best – should be.
While the success of the team hasn't been exactly where management and fans would like to see it, one thing is for sure. A team with that kind of talent – both up front and on the back end – is surely accompanied by numerous upcoming milestones.
Dallas Stars Individual Milestones
Forget the Stars' top players for a minute – Seguin, Benn, and Spezza – and you'll find that the bottom half of their lineup is actually far more experienced than most NHL lineups. Guys like Erik Cole and Vernon Fiddler add a veteran presence to a lineup filled will skilled players – some a few years into their career and others just starting out. Either way, all of them are on the verge of their own individual milestones.
Games Played:
- 900 games played: Erik Cole (863)
- 700 games played: Vernon Fiddler (697)
- 500 games played: Kari Lehtonen (480), Patrick Eaves (463)
- 400 games played: Jamie Benn (385)
- 200 games played: Cody Eakin (197), Ryan Garbutt (164), Antoine Roussel (161)
- 100 games played: Anders Lindback (92), Valeri Nichushkin (83), Colton Sceviour (63), Jamie Oleksiak (50)
- 300 goals: Jason Spezza (258), Erik Cole (253)
- 200 goals: Shawn Horcoff (174), Ales Hemsky (152)
- 100 goals: Vernon Fiddler (81), Patrick Eaves (77), Trevor Daley (60), Travis Moen (57)
- 500 assists: Jason Spezza (458)
- 400 assists: Ales Hemsky (357)
- 300 assists: Erik Cole (258)
- 200 assists: Jamie Benn (180), Alex Goligoski (176), Trevor Daley (152)
- 100 assists: Jason Demers (88), Patrick Eaves (77), Travis Moen (71), Cody Eakin (50)
- 500 points: Shawn Horcoff (482)
- 300 points: Tyler Seguin (253)
- 200 points: Patrick Eaves (154)
- 100 points: Cody Eakin (84), Antoine Roussel (63), Ryan Garbutt (60), David Schlemko (50)
Dallas Stars Franchise Milestones
Mike Modano is, without a doubt, one of the greatest players to ever don a Dallas Stars uniform. During his time with the franchise (both in Dallas and Minnesota) he set franchise marks in numerous of offensive categories including goals, assists, and points. While every player on the current roster has a long way to go in search of these franchise milestones, long-term deals and consistent play could change things down the road.
Games Played:
- Trevor Daley (729) needs 2 games played to pass Frederick Barrett (730) for 10th on the team's all-time list.
- Kari Lehtonen (276) needs 32 games played to pass Ed Belfour (307) for 6th on the team's all-time goalie list.
- Jamie Benn (128) needs 3 goals to pass Ulf Dahlen (130) for 18th on the team's all-time list.
Game-Winning Goals:
- Jamie Benn (20) needs 1 game-winning goal to pass Reginald MacAdam, Loui Eriksson, and Sergei Zubov (20) for 15th on the team's all-time list.
- Kari Lehtonen (137) needs 5 wins to pass Gilles Meloche (141) for 4th on the team's all-time list.
- Kari Lehtonen (16) needs 11 shutouts to pass Cesare Maniago (26) for 3rd on the team's all-time list.
'Top 100' Milestones
Kari Lehtonen started his career with the Atlanta Thrashers before finding his game with the Stars after joining the team in 2009-10. Since then, he's climbed the ladder among goalies in Dallas franchise history in both wins and shutouts. At 31, the former second overall pick ranks among the best of all-time in league history and continues to climb in each statistical category for goalies.
- Lehtonen (480) needs 5 games played to pass Roy Worters (484) for 68th on the NHL's all-time goalie list.
- Lehtonen (231) needs 4 wins to pass Eddie Johnston (234) for 55th on the NHL's all-time list.
- Lehtonen (30) needs 2 shutouts to pass Tim Thomas (31) for 55th on the NHL's all-time list.
More from the 'Game of Numbers' series:
Eastern Conference: BOS | BUF | CAR | CLB | DET | FLA | MTL | NJD | NYI | NYR | OTT | PHI | PIT | TBL | TOR | WSH
Western Conference: ANA | ARZ | CAL | CHI | COL | DAL | EDM | LAK | MIN | NSH | SJS | STL | VAN | WPG
NOTE: The 'Game of Numbers' series is subject to updates as the 2014-15 season progresses. Individual marks will only appear if the player is within 50 of the specific statistical milestone, while franchise marks only recognize the top 20 in club history.
For more, follow Andrew on Twitter at @AndrewGForbes or his THW column at @Tape2TapeTHW.


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A business model is a repeatable process for how your business makes a profit. It seems simple enough conceptually but, defining your business model is extremely important when building a company. It may be easier to think about with an example.
Let's say you want to open a pizza shop in your hometown. You recently traveled to Chicago and think that people in your hometown would love deep-dish pizza. If someone asked you to describe your business model…what would you say? "I sell delicious pizza to hungry customers" or "I charge people money to eat at my restaurant." Those are not wrong answers, but a business model defines the how in a more detailed way.
Are you going to deliver pizza? Will your pizza shop have a dine-in restaurant or just a pickup window and delivery service? Will you sell pizza by the slice? Maybe you are going to be creative and offer your customers a pizza subscription for a monthly fee. Maybe you want to open up next to a brewery that doesn't sell food. When you start to really think about how you will make a profit, you will begin to realize that a number of questions will need to be answered.
Steve Blank, one of the leading minds behind lean startups and business model development, emphasizes that these models must be repeatable and scalable. In our pizza business example, we wouldn't want to use a business model that requires the chef to make the pizza from scratch every day. There has to be a repeatable process for anyone to bake a delicious deep-dish pizza. While growing your own tomatoes may make a better pizza, it isn't a scalable model to sell pizza year-round and at multiple locations.
Key Point: Thinking about how you will a profit before jumping into your business will prevent you from wasting time and money. Having a developed business model will also help you answer questions from external stakeholders (investors, banks, business partners, etc.) and give you credibility.


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Jim Algeo was a busy guy, but he always had time to talk to the media about his football players.
You could call him at 9 o'clock in the morning. You could phone him at 10:30 at night. You could talk to him on the football field, at a party, or at a local supermarket. It didn't matter the time, didn't matter the place. Ask a question about one of his guys, and regardless if he was a standout senior or a deep reserve junior, Algeo would provide enough information and quotes to fill an entire notebook.
The former legendary coach at Lansdale Catholic died Jan. 20 at age 83. He won 294 games, 11 titles and a state championship during his magnificent career. During his final four seasons, Lansdale Catholic was a member of the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Algeo leaves behind eight children, 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His wife of 60 years, Mickey, died last November. His son Danny, a two-time Catholic League champion coach, died of a heart attack in 2014.
One of Algeo's quarterbacks, Joe Judge, was recently named head coach of the New York Giants. A member of the class of 2000, Judge issued a statement concerning his former coach.
"Coach Algeo was a great coach and even better man," said Judge. "He taught us the importance of working hard for the man next to you more than our own individual goals. His 'Faith, Family and Football' priority system made us keep what we did in perspective."
Patrick O'Hara was a standout player under Algeo before graduating in 2010. He recalled how when former players would stop by at practice, Algeo would pause and introduce them to the current players.
Regardless of how long it had been, Algeo always remembered their name, year and number.
"It was one of many examples that showed how much he cared about you as a person," said O'Hara. "He wasn't just about coaching players. He genuinely cared about every single one of them. It showed."
Toward the end of his life, Algeo was struggling at an assistant living facility. O'Hara's father Pat, who played on Algeo's first team at Lansdale Catholic as a junior before graduating in 1970, is a eucharistic minister at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield and on Mondays he brought Communion to Algeo.
Pat O'Hara said he was "in awe" of the special interaction between the two.
"Two tremendous gifts," said O'Hara. "The Blessed Sacrament, and someone who had had such a tremendous influence in your life."
O'Hara contacted Algeo's daughter Bridget, who in 2019 authored a book titled "Football Family: The Story of Jim Algeo and the Rare Breed of Lansdale Catholic." (Order it here on Amazon.) O'Hara relayed what an "amazing feeling" it was to be one of his former players able to share in something so beautiful and meaningful.
"She got back to me and told me how her dad had told her what a tremendous feeling it was for him to have one of his former players bring him Communion," said O'Hara. "It was so special. I really was in awe."
Patrick O'Hara was moved by his father's interaction.
"When we were young players, we got shirts with the saying 'Faith, Family, Football.' At that time, it was more of a cool thing to get a new shirt," said O'Hara. "Then as it comes full circle, and at the end of Coach's life his faith was so obviously engrained in him as a person, the saying takes on an entirely different meaning.
"It's faith that is being lived out. It was more than just words. When Coach Algeo said something, he meant it."
Algeo's funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 25 at St. Stanislaus Church in Lansdale.
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Maybach Announces Price Hike For 2012 Line-Up
In Maybach's last full year of sales before the hyper-luxury brand will be shuttered for 2013, Daimler has increased the MSRP of Maybach's 2012 line-up.
According to the latest pricing updates released by Mercedes-Benz USA, the 2012 Maybach 57 will begin at $379,050, an extra $3,080 over the 2011 model year. The 2012 Maybach 57 S and Maybach 62 will be offered at $418,950 and $430,450 respectively, each a $4,200 premium over last year's model. Next, a 2012 Maybach 62 S will be starting at $470,350, $4,600 more than the 2011 MSRP. Finally, the top-of-the-line Maybach Landaulet pricing will remain the same as last year at $1,382,750.
A strange move for the German automaker as common practice and conventional economics traditionally dictate lower prices amid waning demand. While Maybach is a made-to-order boutique marque, we suggest prospective customers to keep an eye on Maybach's slightly more affordable 2011 inventory.


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News this week: China's largest e-commerce company, Alibaba Group, has put its initial public offering (IPO) plans on hold to allow Hong Kong's stock exchange and its regulators to rethink over its proposal of a dual-class share structure listing. The listing structure would allow its 28 partners to nominate a majority of board members to retain control over the nomination of a majority of board members.
Jonathan Lu, Alibaba's chief executive, was quoted, "We decided to put down the issue after the last round of discussions. Hong Kong may need some time to understand the creative management structure for a creative company."
The company earlier confirmed that its partnership structure has been accepted by both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ Stock Exchange for a potential IPO in the U.S., as well as engaging in discussion with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) about a possible listing in the U.K.
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The Alkalinity Checker HI755 from Hanna Instruments is a small and effective tool that allows you to monitor the alkalinity in saltwater tanks. It uses the colorimetric method in order to provide you with very accurate readings from +/-5 ppm +/- 5%. Each type of checker from Hanna is designed to monitor only a single parameter, which is what allows them to be so precise in their readings.
Like all other handheld colorimeters from Hanna Instruments, this one is capable of accuracies normally found only with expensive professional instrumentation, but it is very affordable just like the traditional chemical test kits. It bridges the gap between the two in order to provide the most convenient tools around.
In order to use the device you need to follow a few simple steps. First you need to add a water sample to the cuvette which is included in the kit. Then you need to use it in order to zero out the checker. After that remove the sample and add the reagent, then place it back in the checker. After you press the button you will receive an immediate accurate reading.
The checker has been designed so that it is portable. It only weighs 64 grams so you can take it anywhere with you and provide instantaneous readings. It has a large LCD display that features easy-to-read digits and it only takes one button to operate it. It has an auto shut off feature that activates after 10 minutes of inactivity. It uses one AAA battery. The standard Alkalinity Checker kit comes with 2 cuvettes with caps, 1 syringe, 1 bottle of alkalinity reagent, battery and instructions.


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The summer months see high numbers of accidents on New Zealand farms and B+LNZ is urging farmers to make health and safety a priority.
"Farmers will often say that health and safety is simply 'common sense'," says B+LNZ's extension manager Mark Harris.
"But simply relying on 'common sense' is not preventing the many accidents that occur on New Zealand sheep and beef farms every year. Serious injuries and fatalities have a huge impact on our rural communities and many farmers know someone who has been affected by an accident."
Accidents and injuries are happening on New Zealand farms throughout the year, but it is clear from ACC data for farm workplace injuries that there is a very significant spike in particular accidents during summer, often as a result of a high volume of machinery-related work and long days.
Good planning and good communication will help reduce the chance of things going wrong, and could reduce the severity of impacts when accidents happen.
"A great place to start is identifying the specific risks and seasonal risks on your farm, deciding how you will manage these and communicating that well to everyone who needs to know such as employees and contractors. This will help make your farm a safer place.
"It's also a good idea to ensure maintenance is up to date and crush protection devices are fitted to quad bikes. Everyone using any vehicle fitted with seat belts should wear them, and if it is a side by side, ATV or quad, also wear a helmet."
If contractors are doing work on farm, have a discussion with them in advance to ensure any risks to the contractors or others from their work, or other work carried out on the farm, will be managed safely.
You also need to ensure that farm buildings and any area where work is being carried out is safe for everyone, including contractors.
Children are injured on New Zealand farms each year, some fatally, and many of these accidents are related to farm vehicles. ACC figures show that more than 100 children are injured on quad and farm bikes annually.
"Farm families will want their children out on farm with them, particularly over summer," says Mark.
"That's always been part of farm life and always will be. However, it's important to supervise children on farm and for young children that must be close and active. You should also have a rule that older children always tell you where they are going."
Children lack the judgement, body weight and strength to handle full-sized vehicles like quad bikes. Children should only ride bikes that are appropriate for their age and height and are in line with manufacturer's specifications.
While most farmers will already be aware of the following, it's always useful over summer to reassess you've got everything in place for the age of children and the things they're doing on farm. Tips include:
- If children are riding a smaller model farm bike, they need to wear an approved helmet and closed-in shoes and should always be supervised by an adult.
- Children should not ride on tractors, quad bikes or on the back of utes. Children should wear seatbelts/use age appropriate car seats in cars, utes and trucks, on farm and on public roads.
- Doors should be secured so children can't get into areas they shouldn't be and fuels and chemicals should be stored out of children's reach.
- All machinery should have safety guards – but be aware that small hands may be able to get through guards.
- Always walk around farm vehicles before reversing and check children are a safe distance away before starting the engine.
- With children on farm, consider having safety fences around play areas, animal pens, work areas and water spots. Cover tanks and wells with child restraint covers or fill in disused ones.
"Make safety conversations part and parcel of everyday life on farm," says Mark.
"If someone is getting out of the tractor, check they've put the brakes on. If they're hopping into or getting out of machinery, remind them to always use three points of contact.
"If you lead by example, like wearing an approved helmet on a quad bike and wearing your seatbelt, your team and your kids will learn that's the way to do things and you will be setting them up for lifelong good safety habits."
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Slow Food Leaders: Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino
The original California cuisine
Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino serve California cuisine at their Café Ohlone. But don't expect goat cheese and avocados. For these chefs and food activists, California cuisine is replete with local foods such as mushrooms, acorn flour, smoked venison and watercress. This is elegant, sophisticated cuisine, not survival food. And while the ingredients date back millennia, the preparation is decidedly modern-fusion. Trevino and Medina are not stuck in a museum and neither is their Indigenous culture. As these leaders put it, to peg the inception of California cuisine to the era of Wolfgang Puck and his contemporaries is "not fair, not true, and completely erases us from the equation."
At this time of year, a diner visiting Café Ohlone, located in the back of a bookstore in Berkeley, would find mouthwatering dishes on the menu such as a bay nut truffle amuse bouche, a single bite of sweet, salty, spicy, and mineral flavors all rolled together. The truffle is made from shelled and roasted bay nuts ground with salt harvested from the East Bay shoreline, pressed into small balls with dried wild strawberry and a watercress leaf. This taste might be followed by a traditional acorn bread, made with flour from either the black oak or valley oak. Or perhaps a thick acorn porridge, rolled into balls and baked to a sweet, soupy, jellylike interior. Then, local chanterelles gathered and roasted in sunflower or walnut oil with bay laurel. Other modernized dishes that are riffs on traditions might follow, such as a gravy of mushroom drippings blended with hazelnut flour and bay salt, served over smoked trout or hazelnut biscuits. Or smoked meats like venison served with blackberry sauce. A salad might be foraged watercress with gooseberries, pine nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, dried berries and purslane.
21st century Indigenous cuisine
One special dish is Louis' "Ohlone-ized" version of albondigas, based on a recipe from his family from the 1930s. In his version, the meatballs are made with venison and seasonal vegetables, bound with amaranth grain, rather than rice, and seasoned with blanched dandelion greens or watercress and porcini mushrooms. Desserts are especially decadent, including vanilla bean chia seed porridge with hazelnut milk, or their signature acorn flour brownies. When using chocolate, Vincent and Louis rely on a close relationship with a Zapotec community in southern Mexico who grow and process chocolate. A friend brings them small batch chocolates; other communities share ingredients like salmon, pine nuts, or deer meat. Reciprocity is a big part of Ohlone culture, and Louis and Vincent want to source their ingredients responsibly while helping to uplift other Indigenous communities.
"Right now, we have to choose a side that we are honoring. We need to stand up to massive corporations who are homogenizing food and make sure that culture has a voice. Working on a global level with food activists, Indigenous or not, relationships develop and we are stronger together."
Neither Louis nor Vincent have a formal culinary background, but instead learned to cook from family. In Louis' case, his great-grandparents opened and ran a restaurant for 55 years, creating many recipes. Ohlone culinary practice has a long tradition of slow cooking, with lots of development of flavor. Louis and Vincent learned these techniques and then applied their creative intuition to traditional foods, consulting archival materials and elders' memories to complete their dishes.
Reclaiming Mak-'amham
The two men founded an organization, Mak-'amham, so that they could tap into the deep cultural benefits that come from traditional ways of eating. Mak-'amham means "our food" in the indigenous Chochenyo language of Vincent's family and tribe, who are from the East Bay area of San Francisco. Both Ohlone, albeit from different parts of California, Vincent and Louis are working to strengthen the role of traditional foods in modern culture. A principal way they do this is to gather and celebrate the wisdom of elders and to pass that wisdom on through inter-generational actions and activities around food. The recovery of traditional knowledge of cuisine is part of a larger cultural recovery of language, customs, stories, and arts taking place despite a challenging environment, which includes urbanization and a long history of discrimination stemming from colonial domination.
Inspired by a revival of the Chochenyo and Rumsen languages (they are both conversationally fluent speakers), Louis and Vincent saw a model for what was possible in terms of bringing back things that were dormant, like food traditions and storytelling traditions. Before launching anything together publicly, they reached into their communities and hosted a "cultural campout" around traditional stories, arts, and foods. Serving a traditional meal with acorn, mushrooms, venison, native peas, and native berries, the two saw first-hand the love their community had for these foods. Vincent especially recalled the happiness of the elders at tasting the first collective bite that his community had of its most traditional foods. Based on that formative experience, Mak-'amham focuses on ways of making traditional foods accessible through trips into the East Bay hills that, with elders' guidance, teach people how to gather sustainably in these ancestral lands. Time spent together gathering seasonal foods and sharing communal knowledge is what Vincent refers to as "beautiful intersections."
"We live along the same waterways and terrain as our ancestors," he says. "But now it's an urban landscape. This is home even if looks different. We've been here forever."
Gathering trips are complemented by cooking classes that further share information and formal dinners at Café Ohlone that feature these foods along with community discussions about "where we want to go in the future."
Difference is okay
As a physical space, Café Ohlone is a rejoinder to the challenges not just to an urban homeland but to a sensation that "there were few reminders that we exist, or space for our culture. It was sad not to see ourselves in spaces and places." Their response was to create a café where members of the community have a safe space to go to eat their foods and for elders to eat what they grew up eating.
"Our food is delicious," Vincent says. "It is worthy of being presented in a restaurant. It has rootedness and cultural connections. Ohlone people are here, we never left, and we never will."
The restaurant welcomes non-Ohlone people to come and know the culture and foods, and perhaps to stand as allies in the fight to reclaim culture. As Vincent explains, "right now, we have to choose a side that we are honoring. We need to stand up to massive corporations who are homogenizing food and make sure that culture has a voice. Working on a global level with food activists, Indigenous or not, relationships develop and we are stronger together… We are a force internationally, and we want to protect the things that matter. Without Slow Food it would have been much harder to develop these relationships. Terra Madre reminds us that we are part of something, we are interconnected, and we experience similar challenges. Difference is okay – it would be so boring if everyone was the same. Different food expressions and cultural expressions are worthy of being celebrated. Slow Food amplified this message. I always love hearing all these different voices coming together for similar purpose."
Looking to the future, Vincent wants to see Indigenous foods promoted more widely outside native communities. He envisions a series of restaurants all over the world that celebrate local Indigenous cuisine, saying, "everywhere should have these places because there are Indigenous people everywhere."
Linking Past, Present and Future
Louis connects this hope for the future back to the painful memories of elders whose traditional foods were disparaged and then, in the words of one elder, "put away." Past and future can be reconciled by the healing inherent in bringing these foods back into cultural consciousness through respect.
"Moving forward," Louis says, "young people today and in the future will be empowered to continue the work of revitalization until our culture is as elevated and celebrated as any other."


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