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Nerve centres
How the US – and other markets – are getting the jitters over imminent interest rate rises.
Investors could sometimes be forgiven for thinking they have strayed into a parallel universe. Established wisdom has it that the time to buy shares is when profits are rising; when there is an abundance of economic growth and optimism about the future.
But the financial crash of 2008 and the massive economic dislocation that followed changed the rules. Fearful of another 1930s-style depression, central banks flooded the world with cheap money. It was as if the system had suffered a heart attack. To keep it alive the central bankers put it on life support; first to keep it alive and then to help it slowly recuperate.
But the drug of 'cheap money' has had side effects. A world of artificially low interest rates puts upward pressure on asset prices as investors search for yield. Property, bond and share markets around the world are at, or are close to, record highs, even in countries where economic growth is weak and the recovery feeble.
And hence the burning question of the day: if economic growth is feeble, what will sustain markets once the artificial stimulus is removed?
In turn, this triggers the counterintuitive reaction of markets. When they see signs that the world's economy is on the mend, they don't see it as a good thing. They fear that it will mean the end of the life-support programmes. Hence the bizarre outcome that any sign that we might be getting back to normal may be taken as a signal to sell.
The central bankers now understand all too clearly the risks of moving too fast. The past few months have seen some choppy days and weeks – particularly in the bond markets, when investors thought the Americans were about to raise rates. At first, the Fed seemed not to care too much whether overseas markets had a tantrum, believing it need only concern itself with what works best for the US domestic economy. Now it seems to better understand that, in a globally integrated economy, even problems arising in a small country far away can potentially impact on everyone. Bank of England governor Mark Carney underlined this in April. Wearing the hat of chairman of the Financial Stability Board, he warned that turmoil in the bond markets as investors adjusted to a rate hike could all too easily spill over and do damage to the real economy.
Now fully attuned to the dangers, Janet Yellen at the Federal Reserve, and Carney, keep signalling that the first upwards rate moves are still some way off – later this year perhaps or early next – stressing that when they do come they will be small and gradual, meaning most borrowers should be able to absorb the rise without distress. They add that rates are unlikely to rise to anywhere near historic levels – if there is going to be an earthquake we can take comfort from it being a small one.
It's a shrewd strategy. Markets don't like uncertainty but the interest rate outlook is
no longer really uncertain. True, we don't know precisely when rates will go up, but having been softened up for so long, surely no one could claim it has come as a surprise when it does happen. It is perfectly rational to make investment decisions now which position portfolios for the rate moves we all expect in the coming months. This is particularly the case in bond markets, where rising interest rates unavoidably result in a fall in capital values.
There will be pain elsewhere, too. Household incomes have been squeezed for a long time and, for some, an increase in mortgage rates will be hard to take. Likewise, some companies which would otherwise have gone bust, have been kept afloat by cheap loans – as shown by historically low levels of bankruptcy. They will find it much tougher in normal times.
But the fear of dislocation should not stop us from welcoming a world in which interest rates are no longer artificially low. Savers have borne the cost of the global financial crisis for far too long and have had to endure wafer-thin returns. A rate rise would be even more beneficial for pension schemes, which would see their solvency positions dramatically improved because their actuaries would be able to sign off on higher future returns on their existing assets. That would lift a financial millstone from companies and leave them with more cash to invest and grow. And at an individual level higher rates would feed through immediately into higher annuity rates, which could make a big difference in the future living standards of those with private pensions who are soon to retire.
Above all, investors around the world would be able to go back to making decisions on what they see as the merits of an investment – rather than trying to second-guess the thinking and actions of central bankers (which is, of course, what investors should always do). The interest rate is the market price for money; market prices determine the allocation of resources. We have lived for seven years with a fundamental distortion of the economic price mechanism; and even if we have grown used to it we should not forget that it is a distortion – and 'normal' is what we should strive for. Indeed, though there may be casualties and noise in the markets, we should remember the words of US president Franklin D Roosevelt in the 1930s that 'the only thing we have to fear is fear itself'.
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| The Passing
The Sacrifice
|Real-world Counterpart
|Macon, Georgia
- "This is the middle of nowhere, we left all those people behind for this?! Are you kidding me?"
- ―Zoey
- "City of Rayford, they use to have Boiled Peanuts Festival here... oh man good memories."
- ―Coach
Rayford is a suburban town in Georgia and is located between Savannah and Griffin County (near Whispering Oaks Amusement Park). It is the main setting for all the Survivors in both Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 as the town serves as a meeting point.
Rayford has some historic significance and likes to encourage both its residents and tourists to stop by and take interest in learning about its history, culture, and heritage. Along with the town's history, it also displays a vibrant nightlife as several shops use neon signs and lights and play music everywhere you go.
Most of the town's residents like the Midnight Riders as they advertise the band in local bars and pool halls with posters and signs as well they were also seen preparing for a concert. Rayford's main source of income comes from Rayford Port and Shipping where they send and receive goods by boat and train.
The town was trying to expand to other sources of income such as tourism, encouraging people to purchase souvenirs from shops as well as take the scenic "Under the River" tour (which also provided work at the Brick Factory) and with music, where The Midnight Riders were scheduled to play a concert here.
Current StatusEdit
After the initial Green Flu outbreak across the Eastern United States and hearing how CEDA and the military failed to maintain the quarantine, the citizens of Rayford preferred to survive the Infection on their own. Well-equipped Survivors were prepared to fight off the Infected, and homemade weapons such as molotovs and pipe bombs were stockpiled in huge numbers by the citizens. However, the sheer number of Infected finally overran the city piece by piece, and many of the Survivors turned into Infected themselves (the appearance of several Fallen Survivors in the east part of the city). Although the citizens preferred to hold out by themselves, they most likely had no choice but to allow CEDA to intervene.
It seems CEDA tried to help the city due to the presence of several infected CEDA agents roaming the blocked streets (in the Left 4 Dead 2 version of The Sacrifice), as well as the presence of several CEDA evacuation buses parked at various areas. CEDA tried to evacuate as much of the population as possible while establishing a defensive perimeter around Rayford Port. However, they failed, and eventually, neither the CEDA nor the town's citizens' plans worked and the whole population was destroyed by the infection.
At one point, a live Tank specimen was brought through the city. This specific Tank has a unique model compared to any others in the entire game (Or the entire series in general), and most likely the Military captured it, but it's most likely not caught in this city since there's no other evidence of military prescence. The Tank, according to his physical features on his body, used to be a soldier before he got infected. The train was guarded by the military, however, it was unable to continue any further due to a collapsing bridge. According to the wreckage, the train, unable to stop, was derailed, destroyed, and everyone except for the Tank died, who got locked inside until he's released and defeated. It's assumed that the Tank in the trailer was a simple infected individual in the beginning, since there were severely mutilated corpses and blood stains inside the Tank's train car suggesting that there were soldiers guarding the infected individual before he turned into a tank and killed them all.
Both groups of Survivors come through this city, making it the only location that had been featured in both games. Bill, Francis, Louis and Zoey enter from the north by a military train they took all the way from Millhaven (assumed to be in Pennsylvania), of which they stole from the base, and were forced to stop because the tracks don't go on anymore, while Coach, Ellis, Nick and Rochelle enter by Jimmy Gibbs Jr.'s stock car from the east after stealing it from Liberty Mall to escape. L4D survivors will have to fight through the industrial areas and eventurally lift the bridge to escape (after moving the sailboat), whist the L4D2 survivors will have to fight through from the other side of the bridge taking an underground path in order to get through.
Landmarks in RayfordEdit
- Armed Forces Reserve Center
- Rayford Bridge
- Souvenir Shops and Internet café
- Rayford Docks
- Yacht Club
- Rayford Park
- Brick Factory
- Renovating apartment building
- Pool Hall
- Tattoo Parlor
- Jazz Club
- Rayford Historic Underground Tour
- Rayford Port and Shipping
- Rayford is home to a motorcycle gang ironically known as "The Zombies." The gang members are Infected during the initial outbreak.
- Rayford is apparently based on the city Atlanta, which is mentioned several times on graffiti in The Sacrifice and by Valve.
- This is the only town where a Witch (dressed as a bride) and a Tank (more under dressed than normal) will always be encountered at one of the same spots, though in different campaigns.
- Rayford is also the most Tank-infested city in the Left 4 Dead universe yet. This might just be gameplay reasons, but that is not certain.
- Rayford is the only known town that both the Survivor groups go through other than various non-canon Custom Campaigns.
- On the main highway between the Army Reserve Center and the demolished bridge is a crashed single engine airplane.
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
CJES Vol.47 - Albertosaurus Special Edition - a review.
This volume contains a number of papers that are exclusively devoted to the continual research and findings from this unique theropod bone bed. The volume has been specially edited by Currie and Eva Koppelhus with associate editing by Hans-Dieter Sues and they have amassed an impressive array of researchers to contribute to the volume.
The stratigraphy, sedimentology and taphonomy is looked at in considerable detail by Eberth and Currie and by combining the evidence from all three disciplines, they deduce that these tyrannosaurs were killed by a major storm event that was capable of uprooting trees and flooded much of the landscape, thus drowning these animals. Papers from Koppelhus and Braman and Larson et al also make significant contributions that enable us to successfully visualise in detail the palaeo-environment that these tyrannosaurs were part of.
These albertosaurs lived in a cool, dry climate that was becoming progressively warmer and wetter. Interestingly, Larson et al suggest that since the differences in fauna between the late Campanian and early Maastrichtian are so slight, that it is likely that environmental conditions were responsible for those that did occur as opposed to faunal turnover.
Tanke and Currie's history of Albertosaurus discoveries is thorough, as you would imagine, and I particularly liked this paper since I do enjoy the history of dinosaurian discoveries. Indeed Darren's work is always worthy of special mention and I am a huge admirer of his dedication and work ethic. I've blogged recently about Thomas Carr and am a confirmed follower and his contribution to the volume is his reassessment of the taxanomic affinities of Albertosaurus sarcophagus. Carr identifies the palatine and maxilla as diagnostic of the species and not only confirmed that the tyrannosaurids of the bone bed are indeed Albertosaurus sarcophagus but is also able to confirm that both the type (CMN 5600) and paratype (CMN 5601) are definitely referable to the taxon. Lots of detail including stratigraphic distribution and ontogeneric change make this paper a must read.
Some highly detailed work by Buckley et al look at tyrannosaurid tooth morphology using the multitude of specimens recovered from the bone bed that represent both adults and juveniles and conclude that variation in morphology occurs throughout ontogeny. Indeed, some of the tooth morphology is so extreme that specimens could be mistaken for either aberrant tooth morphologies or maybe even a new species. Only because the bone bed represents so many different individuals of different ages could these conclusions be made. Miriam Reichel also looks at teeth but this time looking at tyrannosaurid heterodonty using digital 3-D models. By comparing albertosaurine (A. sarcophagus) and tyrannosaurine (T.rex) teeth, Reichel confirms heterodonty and that tooth morphology and purpose is sensitive to the proportion of the jaw.
Phil Bell looks at a few of the bone bed elements that display paleopathologies and, whilst always fascinating, there are not enough elements to draw any satisfactory conclusions except, of course, that maybe this group of tyrannosaurs may have been in good health. Always hard to call, this sort of observation. Erickson et al look at the life expectancy curve of Albertosaurus sarcophagus since the number of recognised individuals in the quarry has now increased since 1997 and compared these details with results from earlier studies. These reveal that young albertosaurs had a (surprisingly) low mortality rate (3.47%) from ages two to thirteen but an increase in mortality rates to almost 20% from mid-life to death, which is postulated to be around 28 years of age. This may be due to animals becoming sexually mature and enduring all the rigours and challenges that reproduction represents. Also of interest is that if juveniles survived their first couple of years then they would invariably get to about 15 years of age and this appears to be the average life expectancy and it is expected that very few albertosaurs would make the maximum expected age of 28.
Finally, Currie and Eberth look at the possibility of gregarious behaviour in Albertosaurus and conclude that these tyrannosaurs were indeed gregarious to some degree. As we all know, and I continue to point out, any behavioural implication can only be inferred but I have to say that I do agree with the authors. A combination of osteology, ontogeny and sexual variation in skeletons, as well as evidence of intraspecific combat such as face biting, all suggest social interaction of some sort. The authors, however, maintain that the biggest pointer to gregariousness is the fact that the prey animals moved in herds and that it made good sense to hunt in numbers. How sophisticated this gathering may have been is impossible to quantify but there is sufficient implication from extant animals, such as birds and crocodiles that give some idea how this may have occurred.
In conclusion then, I have only scratched the wealth of information that is enclosed in this unique volume and, if like me, you are a follower of tyrannosaur research, then I can heartily recommend the volume. The amount of data provided is astonishing and it is only when you read a unique publication, such as this one, that you can appreciate the amount of work, research, time and effort that goes into the study of a bone bed such as this. All this and an awesome Michael Skrepnick cover as well. Recommended.
Phil R. Bell. Palaeopathological changes in a population of Albertosaurus sarcophagus from the Upper Cretaceous Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1263-1268, 10.1139/E10-030
Lisa G. Buckley, Derek W. Larson, Miriam Reichel, Tanya Samman. Quantifying tooth variation within a single population of Albertosaurus sarcophagus (Theropoda: Tyrannosauridae) and implications for identifying isolated teeth of tyrannosaurids. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1227-1251, 10.1139/E10-029
Thomas D. Carr. A taxonomic assessment of the type series of Albertosaurus sarcophagus and the identity of Tyrannosauridae (Dinosauria, Coelurosauria) in the Albertosaurus bonebed from the Horseshoe Canyon Formation (Campanian–Maastrichtian, Late Cretaceous. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1213-1226, 10.1139/E10-035
Philip J. Currie, David A. Eberth. On gregarious behavior in Albertosaurus. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1277-1289, 10.1139/E10-072
David A. Eberth, Philip J. Currie. Stratigraphy, sedimentology, and taphonomy of the Albertosaurus bonebed (upper Horseshoe Canyon Formation; Maastrichtian), southern Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1119-1143, 10.1139/E10-045
Gregory M. Erickson, Philip J. Currie, Brian D. Inouye, Alice A. Winn. A revised life table and survivorship curve for Albertosaurus sarcophagus based on the Dry Island mass death assemblage. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1269-1275, 10.1139/E10-051
E. B. Koppelhus, D. R. Braman. Upper Cretaceous palynostratigraphy of the Dry Island area. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1145-1158, 10.1139/E10-068
Derek W. Larson, Donald B. Brinkman, Phil R. Bell. Faunal assemblages from the upper Horseshoe Canyon Formation, an early Maastrichtian cool-climate assemblage from Alberta, with special reference to the Albertosaurus sarcophagus bonebed . Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1159-1181, 10.1139/E10-005
Miriam Reichel. The heterodonty of Albertosaurus sarcophagus and Tyrannosaurus rex: biomechanical implications inferred through 3-D models. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1253-1261, 10.1139/E10-063
Darren H. Tanke, Philip J. Currie. A history of Albertosaurus discoveries in Alberta, Canada. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2010, 47:1197-1211, 10.1139/E10-057
7 comments:
- Hadiaz said...
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- 27 May 2012 at 05:59
- Hadiaz said...
I know this is an old blog post, but I have some questions about the Albertosaurus papers.
"Some highly detailed work by Buckley et al look at tyrannosaurid tooth morphology using the multitude of specimens recovered from the bone bed that represent both adults and juveniles and conclude that variation in morphology occurs throughout ontogeny."
Are you saying that young albertosaurines (like young tyrannosaurines) have different teeth & thus ate different things from the adults? I ask b/c, last I checked (See "Tyrannosauridae": http://books.google.com/books?id=6ZV1KcVNM18C&pg=PA119&dq=%22tyrannosauridae+in%22&hl=en&ei=VPPPTq6XLuff0QHf9rHsDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CD8Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=%22tyrannosauridae%20in%22&f=false ), young albertosaurine teeth "are simply scaled down versions of" adult albertosaurine teeth. What exactly changed since then? Just making sure I follow.
"Finally, Currie and Eberth look at the possibility of gregarious behaviour in Albertosaurus and conclude that these tyrannosaurs were indeed gregarious to some degree. As we all know, and I continue to point out, any behavioural implication can only be inferred but I have to say that I do agree with the authors. A combination of osteology, ontogeny and sexual variation in skeletons, as well as evidence of intraspecific combat such as face biting, all suggest social interaction of some sort."
Have you read Cau's blog post about that paper (See the last paragraph: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://theropoda.blogspot.com/2010/09/albertosaurus-2010-numero-speciale-del.html&ei=9a_BT8DDAYbK6gGmnNXGCg&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=8&ved=0CGQQ7gEwBw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtheropoda%2Balbertosaurus%2Bcau%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D706%26prmd%3Dimvns )? I ask b/c, as you can see, he basically said the opposite of what you said about Currie & Eberth's conclusions & the evidence for gregariousness. If what you said is true (While I haven't been able to read the paper myself, you've proven yourself trustworthy IMO), then that means he blatantly misconstrued what Currie & Eberth said. I knew he had a tendency to ignore relevant evidence based on his other blog posts, but this is a new low. Just making sure I'm not the only 1 who noticed if this is the case.
Many thanks in advance.
-Herman Diaz
- 27 May 2012 at 22:12
- Mark Wildman said...
Interesting comments. Bear with me for a week or so since I am currently away from the archives and I'll respond on my return.
- 27 May 2012 at 22:20
- Mark Wildman said...
Dinosaur Systematics was published in 1990 and, although it is still a worthy contribution to the literature and worthy of reference,understanding the morphology of teeth has improved no end.
The paper mentioned from that volume (Currie et al 1990) examines multiple theropod crowns from throughout the Judith River Formation. Reichel's work, however, is from what appears to be a single population of albertosaurs represented by individuals at different ontogenetic stages.
My interpretation of Reichel's work is that tyrannosaurid teeth, in general (hence the comaprison with the tyrannosaurine Tyrannosaurus),naturally changed their shape and thickness throughout ontogeny to reach the standard incrassate shape in the adult stage.
Whether this meant a different feeding strategy in younger animals is uncertain but the well publicised juvenile Tarbosaurus from last year (Tsuihiji et al 2011)displays characters that suggest this may have been the case.
However, looking at Tarbosaurus recently leads me to believe that it is not the best analogue to describe tyrannosaurine characteristics. It displays some very odd, almost basal, traits for such an advanced theropod.
With reference to gregarious behaviour in albertosaurs, I have now looked at Andrea's post and compared it with mine and I think you are a little harsh in your assessment. In effect we are both stating the same thing but in different ways although Andrea is indeed a critic of anything that implies behaviour in extinct organisms simply because it is untestable.Google's translation leaves a little to be desired as well.
My post does indeed highlight the facts and as Currie and Eberth state and they do believe that these animals were gregarious to some extent but obviously cannot determine why and for how long - except for the usual speculation. I do too incidentally.
Perhaps I should have used the word "infer" as opposed to "conclude" since, as I have only recently blogged about, such words can cause consternation and confusion amongst the palaeo-community.
- 3 June 2012 at 12:26
- Hadiaz said...
"The paper mentioned from that volume (Currie et al 1990) examines multiple theropod crowns from throughout the Judith River Formation. Reichel's work, however, is from what appears to be a single population of albertosaurs represented by individuals at different ontogenetic stages."
That helps explain what's changed since Currie et al. 1990. 1 of said paper's conclusions is that young theropod teeth "are simply scaled down versions of" adult theropod teeth. IIRC, this is still the general rule, but now w/tyrannosaurids as the possible exception, right?
"With reference to gregarious behaviour in albertosaurs, I have now looked at Andrea's post and compared it with mine and I think you are a little harsh in your assessment. In effect we are both stating the same thing but in different ways although Andrea is indeed a critic of anything that implies behaviour in extinct organisms simply because it is untestable.Google's translation leaves a little to be desired as well."
Again, sorry if I came across too strongly/harshly. It's just that, after noticing Cau's aforementioned tendency, I got used to assuming the worst from him. In this case, though, it was just a matter of you & him using different wording (& Google's translation being weird), right?
-Herman Diaz
- 4 June 2012 at 21:58
- Mark Wildman said...
I believe that most theropod teeth display some form of morphological change throughout ontogeny but only to a limited extent. Certainly a juvenile allosauroid tooth is the same, more or less, as the adult version although some carcharodontosaurid teeth can also look tyrannosaurid on occasion when they inflate.
But tyrannosaurid teeth certainly go through a somewhat significant change as they get older and bigger.
Andrea has very clear views on what he perceives and believes in. I believe a lot of what he writes on his blog suffers through the translation although he writes excellent english. In my experience, he knows what he's talking about - it's just that it might not always fall into line with other people's perceptions and Andrea is not afraid to say so. He's alright is Andrea - trust me on this!
- 5 June 2012 at 14:01
- Hadiaz said...
In reference to teeth, that's more-or-less what I thought based on what I've read (E.g. http://discovermagazine.com/2003/jun/cover ). Thanks for confirming my thoughts.
In reference to Cau, don't get me wrong: My problem isn't w/him having different views, but w/him not accounting for relevant evidences that contradict his views. However, I trust you in that he probably does mean well & just didn't know about said evidences when he posted his views. Again, sorry if I came across too strongly/harshly. It's just a pet peeve of mine.
-Herman Diaz
- 6 June 2012 at 01:04


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During the Second World War, many universities in Canada cancelled or curtailed classes owing to the decline in enrolment because of men away at war. In 1942, all universities suspended graduate studies altogether in the basic sciences (physics, chemistry and biology) because the government needed researchers to work on projects related to the war effort. At the time, Hin Lew was in the middle of work towards his doctorate in physics at the University of Toronto. One of his professors found him a position at the National Research Council in Ottawa, where he worked on the use of ultrasound to detect submarines.
"The war effort was enormous in Ottawa," recalled 90-year-old Hin. "The government recruited any talent it could get; the best available were graduate students and professors." Other projects that former classmates and professors worked on included: radar; de-magnetization of ships to make them invisible to German magnetic mines; anti-aircraft shells with proximity fuses so that they explode near but not directly on a target; special optical instruments; and the atomic bomb.
When the Second World War ended, Hin resumed his studies and completed his doctorate in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then rejoined the National Research Council. He would spend his entire career there, working for a time alongside Gerhard Herzberg, a future Nobel Prize laureate.
As a child, Hin thought that he'd never be able to afford to go to university. His father had died penniless, leaving his mother to raise four young children. The Deaconess at the Good Shepherd Mission, Dr. Hilda Hellaby, lamented to Hin's mother that if only her husband been a Canadian citizen, she would have been eligible for a modest monthly mother's pension under a program of the B.C. government. Hin's mother recalled her husband having told her that he'd been naturalized; Miss Hellaby was able to find a record of it in Ottawa.
After he finished high school, Hin signed up for a correspondence course in radio repair but he had ambitions to go to university. With the help of his mother's pension and her savings and his own, he enrolled at the University of British Columbia. He was one of about 20 Chinese students at the university at that time.
Upon graduation, Hin moved east to attend graduate school and to work. He found that the farther east he went from Vancouver, the less racial prejudice he encountered. For example, he could go on a date with a white girl without suffering the censorious looks one could expect in Vancouver. "The amount of prejudice in Vancouver was so much more than in Toronto or anywhere in Ontario," Hin said. "I felt liberated when I left [Vancouver] and came to Toronto."
Hin married Marion Lim, a fashion model in Vancouver and one of the first Asian models in Canada. Among the first of the new immigrants to arrive after exclusion was lifted, Marion was sponsored by her father, the owner of W.K. Gardens, one of the most popular restaurants at the time in Vancouver's Chinatown.
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Misleading ads, credit scams and widespread deception.
Sly contracts, unhealthy food and disinformation campaigns.
Fine print, bad customer service, switch and bait selling.
Price gouging, and nastiest of all - marketing to children!
An arsenal of meanness is pointed at citizen consumers.
The trend towards using trickery in capturing sales for increased profits has been expanding competitively for decades. It's our present day version of free enterprise. Scamming consumers may not be such a big deal anymore because competitors are doing it and there is not a lot of harmful publicity if exposed. Besides when consumers are cheated they usually will not complain - because it's just not worth the effort and they are becoming used to it.. They might even blame themselves for getting trapped once again when they should know so very well to watch out for double-dealing when they shop.
It's understandable that a corporation's competitor might become its enemy if the one-step-ahead routine gets out of hand. But what about the beloved consumer as the new corporate enemy? Think about how you are treated in some of your consuming experiences. It used to be a scam would likely have occurred with someone selling a watch on the street corner but this has moved up to the big players in business.
Some corporations believe in the principal that it's only a crime if you get caught - and convicted. Even then the consequences may not be so severe and thus worth the effort. And so the manner in which many companies produce and market their products and services continues its long term downhill trend ethically, with little resistance demanding positive change.
NEWS Item: SCAM CORP agreed to pay a $333,000,000 fine.
They did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement.
In the past it was a common declaration of how most companies expressed their dealings with consumers. They were proud to say so and backed it up with easily accessed customer relations personnel that were there to correct or to explain. Things have turned 180 degrees when dealing with many businesses in today's marketplace.
NEWS Item: SCAM CORP announces company name change to SLY ENTERPRISES.
Gone are those days with many companies or sometimes entire industries. Customer service often may not be there, difficult to access, bankrupt of fairness or expressing large amounts of fluff in answer to buyers' concerns.
A new business axiom could well be "Beat the competition and the consumer in any manner within the law." There are so many marketing, sales and service methods used by businesses that do not appear to meet basic ethical standards.
Exaggerated and deceptive advertising is now very widely used, some questionable, other deceitful and mean. This can appear in various media or store display tags and signs. Trick labels require careful word by word study by the shopper to get the true facts. It may yet be difficult and the resulting purchases surprising and disappointing.
The techniques are creative, varied and widespread.
The purchase of unsatisfactory products and services is the purchaser's loss when the fine print in a contract is just too hard to read or understand, or is excessively long. Fine print is a very popular business tool.
Credit gouging is so common and it takes terrible advantage of those who can least afford it, often causing family devastation. Luring of the unfortunate marches on through media and mailbox, trapping them into paying excessive rates and fees.
The marketing of unhealthy food should have been stopped dead in its tracks years ago yet we still see enticements toward cheap, tasty junk food. Much of this is directed at kids and can set them on a path to serious health problems later in life. Packaged food can contain excessive taste enhancers and preservatives to extend shelf life and profit.
Shock entertainment and commercials catch attention and sell product but soil social standards going forward. Shock for attraction is a relatively newer marketing strategy that seems to be increasing in use and intensity.
Shamed into buying. This marketing method involves creating an 'acceptable' vision for the prospective purchaser. Everyone else will look better and be better than you unless you too acquire their product. You might even be embarrassed or shamed if you do not.
Unethical promotions like bait and switch have been used by large retail store chains. Here you are attracted to a bargain at a store but it is sold out even when you get there early. A similar, costlier item is there. Incidents of this surface but are buried very deeply somewhere, not likely in the popular news, and it is also quickly forgotten with stepped up advertising.
People don't complain much because it turns out to be so useless so often. If it is an obviously deceptive sales promotion complaining will be fruitless, after all if it was purposely designed that way what would you expect? Responses to my complaints vary: " Standard practice in the industry" . . . "The warranty only applies . . . " "Valid with the activation of . . . " "our intent has never been to mislead and I believe our practices will bear me out." . . ." "Terms are only for the first six months . . ."
And well discussed these days is the massive world pollution and environmental destruction of our cities, our land and seas, and our world. These are the results of the continuous and excessive production of wasteful products that do not enhance life or social values but provide profits.
The picture is gloomy as society seems to be generally accepting all this including the programming of the next generation to a life centered on consumption. The marketing area of economics has shaped society to what it is today, materialistic and artificial in many ways, to those who have accepted it.
Do we want to allow this? While we may think it a waste of time, if we don't like what is happening commercially and socially, or are unhappy with our governments, we need to speak up. Corporations must be made to use decent ethics for the good of society. Complaining to business and government needs to be made easy by encouraged submissions of complaints. Consumers as citizens need strict enforced guidelines, fairness and protection from corporate bullies and it can only come from governments.
Required: a federal department that uses marketing to encourage consumers to speak out on unjust business practices, and then act strongly on it.
Alas if business and government are too well knitted together to expect any improvements we can at least sound off to our friends and anyone who listen. There are many websites appearing that together could begin a movement for positive corporate and social change, but this will face great opposition backed by mountains of money.
"Corporation, n, An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility." - Ambrose Bierce
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Staying ahead of the curve in an industry that is constantly evolving can be challenging. At Premier we solve this hurdle daily within our own organization and by working with nearly three-quarters of health systems nationwide to help prepare them for future change. This work has revealed essential traits that are necessary for success.
- Cooperation. You cannot get there alone. Physicians, hospitals, non-acute care facilities, community organizations, payers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders must work together to create a holistic health system with aligned incentives.
- Persistence. Today's healthcare system requires everyone to have skin in the game. You must be willing to ask for evidence that proves a more costly or risky therapy works better than a similar, less costly or safer therapy.
- Curiosity. Never be afraid to ask why, how, what and when. Learning from others is essential for every health system. The ability to easily reach out to peers to see what they are doing to perform better than your organization will help you discover new methods and achieve better results.
- Big-Picture Mindset. Integrated healthcare data is key. The more you can do to integrate quality, cost and population health data across facilities, as well as compare outcomes with peers, streamline workflows and make it easy for people to use and understand information, the better off you and your patients will be.
- Motivation. Stay committed. When we talk about transforming healthcare, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Remember that the necessary changes are not an end to themselves, they are a means to saving lives and improving our health.
These are just a few tips and tricks. Healthcare leaders attending Premier's upcoming Breakthroughs Conference have the opportunity to learn more about these leadership traits, as well as current industry trends. Join the conversation. I'll be tweeting insights throughout the conference @DeVorePremier using #Breakthroughs16.


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Despite my weary attempts at cynicism in this blog I am actually a simple soul and I love the whole shenanigans. Without it the winter months would be just too miserable.
What are my highlights, I hear you ask? As usual, my twin-sister (Queen Of Chaos) provided a few "moments".
She bought me a jumper. So did my dad.
-Did you like it, she asked.
-Yes, I replied.
- Did you like my jumper better than dad's, she asked.
- No, was the reply. (QC is brutally honest, so I thought I should answer the question in the same way she might - truthfully. Don't get me wrong, she's never deliberately nasty. She just doesn't possess the edit button the rest of us have.)
- Aww, she replied, I feel a wee bit offended.
- Not sorry, I said, you wouldn't want me to lie to you, would you?
Dad also bought QC a jumper. Over Boxing Day dinner the conversation went something like this...
- Dad, see that jumper you bought me?
- Aye.
- I look like shit in it.
Cue much laughter from everyone around the table.
The wee fella was also a big presence during the holidays. As part of his Xmas gifts I bought him DJ Hero for his Xbox. He was delighted with it. Big beaming smile. The conversation went like this...
- THANKS Dad. That was really thoughtful of you.
- What age are you?
- 11 and three quarters. Why?
- You sound about 31 and three quarters.
- You're weird.
For Hogmanay (New Year's Eve) I said he could stay up with me. There were some strong comedic moments on BBC 1 Scotland earlier in the evening with Still Game – "enhanced" by the moments when I had to translate the following "baw bag" (scrotum) and "baw hair" (a hair found on the aforementioned scrotum). Then BBC Scotland resorted to the tried, tested (and failed) Jackie Bird (WHY?) to bring in the New Year with some folk/ pop musicians. As soon as the first fiddle was strummed the wee fella was out of the door – give me a shout when it's nearly midnight, he said. This stuff is rubbish.
The bells rang out. Fireworks exploded across the TV screen.
- Eesh, it's only another year. Don't know what all the fuss is about.
- You're only 11...
- ...and three quarters.
- ...and three quarters. But wait until you're my age, a new year becomes a chance to review your life and all the things you want to achieve.
- You're not THAT old, he replied, and I don't understand the rest of what you just said.


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Road Trips and a Big Red Rock
Catch two extremes in Australiaa��from the hot Northern Territory to the scenic beaches and desert climes and stark landscapes of the sleepy towns of New South Wales
New South Wales
Therea��s more to the land Down Under than flight-hopping between Sydneya��s Opera House, Brisbanea��s night life and Melbournea��s vibrant food scene. On our last visit to Australia, we chose a scenic road trip up the New South Wales coast. While the 900-odd kilometres from Sydney to Brisbane can be completed in 11 hours, we suggest spending a day each discovering three picturesque beach towns on the waya��Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay. Besides the surf and sand, they offer farm breaks, delicious organic produce and even some beer making. And to break the monotony of the road, pack in pit-stopsa��from hidden beaches to boutique hotels (like Bells at Killcare, bellsatkillcare.com.au). Herea��s to some fun motoring.
Port Macquarie
(four hours from Sydney)
The sleepy town takes its own time doing things. As the elderly amble along the promenade and marina (ita��s a popular retirement destination), youngsters choose between a spot of surfing at its 18 beaches or a picnic with friends and seagulls. We try something differenta��a morning at the local Koala Hospital. The only one of its kind in Australia, it takes in animals that are injured or sick. Be warned, cuddling is not appreciated. They keep the koalas as wild as possible. But you can join the a�?Feed, Walk and Talka�� tour, every day at 3 pm (koalahospital.or.au). On the way back, drop by Ricardoes Tomatoes where you can pick fresh strawberries and tomatoes from their hydroponic greenhouses. Make sure you stock up on their homemade relishes, sauces and tapenades, too (starting from $5 a jar, ricardoes.com).
Accommodation: The Rydges Port Macquarie has spacious rooms (from $164 a night) and is right by the Hastings River. Details: rydges.com
Where to eat: Swing by the one-hatted (local Michelin equivalent) The Stunned Mullet. We recommend the Glacier 51 toothfish or the pork belly with seared scallops (meal for two at $140 approx). Details: thestunnedmullet.com.au
Things to do
Try a wine-and cheese tasting at Cassegrain Wines (cassegrainwines.com.au)
Learn how beer is made at Black Duck Brewery. The free tour ends with a tasting and a ploughmana��s platter (blackduckbrewery.com.au)
On Sunday, head to Near River Produce for a tour of the organic farm. Feed chickens, collect eggs and even pick your lunch from the garden (nearriverproduce.com)
A�Coffs Harbour
(two hours from Port Macquarie)
The beaches here are beautifula��wild, expansive and a paradise for surfing and kayaking. But what the area is really known for is its banana plantations, blueberry fields and fresh seafood. So when not catching the waves, we suggest you relax over some cold beer and a large plate of oysters or a grilled barramundi at the Park Beach Surf Club Restaurant & Bar (meal for two at $110 approx, surfclubparkbeach.com). It not only gives you a great view of the beach, but as the popular local hangout, you get to absorb some of the joie de vivre. A great stop for kids is the Big Banana Fun Park. With water slides, toboggan, laser tag, ice rink and more, ita��s a fun day out (tickets from $10 onwards). And in the evening, how about a picturesque ride on the beacha��atop a camel? Not what youa��d expect to be doing on a beach, but ita��s fun nevertheless ($25 onwards for a half-hour ride, coffscoastcamels.com.au).
Accommodation: The serviced apartments at Wyndham Vacation Resort are great for a family stay (&165 onwards, wyndhamap.com)
Where to eat: Overlooking the Solitary Islands Marine Park, the new Latitude 30 bar and restaurant serves great seafood. Try the seafood platter (from $130) with lobster, Balmain bugs, prawns, oysters and swimmer crabs. Details: latitude30.com.au
Things to do
Go herb, vegetable or fruit picking at Northbank Community Gardens in Bellingen. Do leave a donation on your way out. (northbankgarden.org.au)
Watch aboriginal elders trap fish or go on a bush food medicine tour at the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre (free entry, yarrawarra.org)
A�Byron Bay
(Under three hours from Coffs Harbour)
Australiaa��s easternmost town, it is chic with a distinct hippie vibe. Though there is plenty of surfing to be done, this is the last stop on your road trip before you hit the Gold Coast. So why not take it easy? The pretty little town, with its white wooden store fronts, is a great place to shop. Pick up artisanal chocolates, handmade porcelain or the latest designs from their numerous boutiques. There are also plenty of local markets, like the Byron Bay Market we visited (every first Sunday). Ita��s a great place to pick up local crafta��but be warned, thanks to the hippie culture, we also came across a lot of a�?Made in Indiaa�� products! Another fun way to spend a day is to visit Tropical Food World. A short drive out of town, the farming operation is a tourist attraction because of its acres of fruit trees from across the world. Ita��s a great place to pick up gifts, tooa��from avocado oil to farm-fresh macadamia nuts (from $14, tropicalfruitworld.com.au).
Accommodation: The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa is plush, nestled amidst 45 acres of rainforest, and great for honeymooners ($390 onwards, thebyronatbyron.com.au)
Where to eat: Three Blue Ducks at The Farm Byron Bay. Serving organic and sustainably farmed produce, try the beef short rib and farm salad (meal for two at $105 approx). Details: thefarmbyronbay.com.au
Things to do
Try some beach-side yoga, meditation and massage with your partner. The 90-minute classes start from $18. (beachsideyogaandmassage.com.au)
Take a tour of the 19th century lighthouse. With amazing views of the ocean, ita��s a great spot for spotting humpback whalesa��though we spied a few rock wallabies foraging on the cliff
If someone said to you why not spend nearly a lakh of rupees to fly four hours into the middle of a desert to inspect an old rock, you might look at the person in utter disbelief. Thata��s exactly the reaction I got from my wife when I suggested we forgo a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and go to Uluru instead. Getting to the sandstone monolith in the Northern Territorya��s Red Centre desert isna��t easya��perhaps thata��s part of the allure for the 4,00,000-plus tourists that visit every year. You are visiting a place that is world famous, yet seen by so few.
There is only one resort at Uluru and it offers different levels of accommodation. My cub scout days are over so although staying in a tent without electricity would have been easy on my wallet (at AUD $36 per night), I couldna��t bring myself to do it. The Outback Pioneer hotel offers hostel-type accommodation, with communal ablutions and cooking facilities if you are happy sharing with others. The other a�?low costa�� option is the motel-style accommodation with rooms that can comfortably sleep up to four.
Uluru doesna��t get much rain but, just our luck, storm clouds moved in just after we touched down. This rain was an anomaly and for the remaining days the weather was typical of a desert climatea�� hot in the day, cooler at night.
Vegetarian options are limited in Uluru. My wife was shocked when the mushroom and capsicum kebab cost `1,000. For carnivores, Uluru offers a plethora of eating options including kangaroo, crocodile and emu. The solo supermarket in the resort lets you buy provisions to cook for yourself in the resorta��s communal kitchens, if needed.
Experiencing the sunrise
A problem with visiting Uluru is that all the good stuff happens early in the morning. My sister bullied us into leaving the resort at 4.30 am to catch the sun rise over the magnificent Uluru at 6 am. Since we had a car it was easy to drive to the park when it opened at 5 am. For people without a car, they can pay for the bus trip ($69) plus the entrance fee ($25 per person). The designated viewing platforms give you a breathtaking view of the rock. As the day broke, the suna��s rays began dancing across the red rock. It was also a cue for the flies to wake up and start bothering you.
Kata Tjuta
Fifty kilometres from Uluru is another rock formation, Kata Tjuta. Though less famous, it is no less impressive. Having experienced the flies from the day before, we decided to buy fly nets to slip over our hats. At $15 for two, they were possibly the best thing we purchased on our entire trip. Kata Tjuta has many trails but the easiest one takes about an hour as you walk between the rocks and across the red landscape.
Silence and a buffet
One must experience the Sounds of Silence dinner. At $195 per person, it offers four hours of unforgettable memories. It begins with sipping champagne while the sun sets over Kata Tjuta. For dinner, we sit at tables of 10a��the perfect opportunity to meet people from around the worlda��and the extensive buffet presents a surprising variety of dishes (like crocodile salad and roasted kangaroo). My vegetarian wife was overjoyed as there was even rice available, something she had been missing since we left India.
The morning walk
Determined to make the most of our time in Uluru, my sister enforced another 5 am start to do the a�?Base Walka�� around Uluru. It is best to start your walk by 6 am, as ita��s light but not too hot. While travel guides recommend you take three to four hours to complete the 12 km walk, my family marched through the red sand in under two hours. As the sun rises, the rock changes appearance with almost every step you take. By 8 am, the sun makes its scorching presence felt and you can understand why the guidebooks recommend finishing your hikes before 11 am.
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My new purple tomatoes, golden yellow,
red beefsteak heirloom and cocktail tomatoes
It was a black (purple) tomato plant.
I have been excited - yes, it doesn't take much, does it ;) - to see what developed.
They are much smaller tomatoes, and really interesting.
|A sliced purple tomato
I need to make a salad from the different tomatoes I'm growing to show you the different colour contrasts.
A mixed tomato salad with a bit of basil and crumbled feta, sprinkled with balsamic and olive oil - heaven!!
But, the main reason I grow tomatoes is so that I can preserve them.
|There are approximately 16 large beefsteak
tomatoes reducing down in this pot - with 1 single
yellow one added (it was almost over-ripe and I
didn't want to waste it).
Cocktail tomatoes are to throw into a mixed salad. Only. I tried preserving them whole a few years ago, but it was a waste of time. They disintegrated down into an insipid watery mush, and the small jars took up far too much space in my pantry.
Heirloom tomatoes, on the other hand, are invaluable.
My main source of tomato purée is from the heirloom tomatoes - the beefsteak and the yellow one. I love the irregular shape of the heirloom tomatoes - it almost gives each one a different character.
(Did you know that perfectly round tomatoes are a result of needing a suitably tidy shaped tomato to put on a take-away hamburger? Have you ever hear anything more ridiculous? The bloody hamburger dictates what tomatoes are commercially grown these days - if you can call them tomatoes, as I find them completely tasteless and pasty in colour.)
|This is what I mean about a disfigured
heirloom tomato. Don't you love the
uneven appearance of them :)
The yellow tomatoes are my favourite, too - and they make the most amazing tomato purée - producing a much deeper colour than that of the beefsteaks. The purée from the yellow tomatoes seems almost tinged with a dash of turmeric. That is quite a contradiction, as I had imagined, given their yellow appearance, that that purée would have more of a yellow appearance.
I use the purée in a myriad of ways - for pizza bases, in casseroles, soups, dips, sauces, etc. This winter I also want to try using it in bread, in place of water :)
|Recycled plastic containers holding yummy
thick tomato purée paste cooling down
before they are popped into the freezer.
1.125 ltrs of tomato to enliven those wintry
nights. One of those oval 125ml containers is
enough for a meal. I have also water bath preserved
tomato puree in larger Ball jars for my pantry :)


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A wandering samurai, Sanjuro, is drawn into local politics. The Superintendent of a clan is plotting to take over the clan by implicating the Chamberlain in corrupt activities (activities the Superintendent is actually responsible for). Part of the plan involves killing off the Chamberlain's staff and, in protecting them, Sanjuro sides with them. The supporters are massively outnumbered so it will require all of Sanjuro's cunning and swordcraft to ensure the Superintendent does not succeed in his evil plan..
Ryûzô Kikushima (screenplay), Hideo Oguni (screenplay), Akira Kurosawa (screenplay), Shûgorô Yamamoto (novel)


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Pumpkin beverages and treats are in the restaurants and the leaves are changing to their beautiful colors. Autumn is officially here! What will you knit or crochet this fall? Check out the October classes and see what catches your interest!
Knitting 102: Chevron Hat
Basic Socks
Traditional Christmas Stocking
Arm Knitting
Norwegian Mittens
Photo Credit: stitchita from Ravelry
|This Beth Brown-Reinsel pattern is inspired by a pair seen in a museum and they involve many different motifs. It is written for three sizes (child, women, and men). The gusseted thumb and pointed tip add to the authentic style. This pattern is for knitters who are comfortable knitting in the round on double points, magic loop, or the two circular method. Featured techniques: double cast-on (long tail), yarn dominance, knitting with two yarns in the left hand, and raised increases.Wednesdays, October 29, November 5 and 19. 6 – 8 pm. $30.
Crochet 102
Simple Shell Scarf
Learn how to crochet a quick scarf with a beautiful lace-looking design. This scarf looks very intricate and will make others think you spent lots of time crocheting, but in reality it is a simple pattern to learn and repeat. It would make a great gift for someone.
Friday, October 3. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. $15.
Winter Ensemble: Hooded Scarf and Mitten Set
This class covers all the basics you need for a Northern Minnesota winter: hat, scarf and mittens all in one class. We will start with the hooded scarf and then move on to the matching mittens. This class is an intermediate level, if you have basic crochet skills you will do fine.
Monday, October 6, 13, 27, and November 3. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. $40.
Four-Way Moebius Cowl
Eloise Baby Sweater
This little sweater is a quick little project that can be made in a variety of sizes from 6 months to 3 toddler. It is an intermediate project, if you have basic crochet skills you can do this class. It is mostly done in double crochet stitches.
Friday, October 10, 17, and 24. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. $30.
Easy Crochet Shawl
This pattern is an beginning lace pattern. It can be done in a fingering, sport, or worsted weight. The outcome will be different depending on which weight you choose. It is a great class for anyone with a basic knowledge of crochet stitches.
Monday, October 20 and 27. 6 – 8 pm. $20.
This is Northern Minnesota — who doesn't need multiple pairs of leg warmers? You can make these up in a weekend to go with any outfit, or make several for all your friends. They are making a comeback, you know. This pattern is pretty simple to master. This is a single session class.
Monday, October 27. 1 – 3 pm. $15.
What do you want to make this fall? Call, stop in, or even register online!


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Starting up a business is time consuming, stressful and a challenge. Of course, it's rewarding, thrilling and exciting too. With so many factors to consider and different aspects to juggle, start-ups are often faced with challenges and prospects and a business club can be the perfect place for these new businesses to establish themselves.
Whether you're just starting out and looking for a place to build connections or need a hub to launch the next phase of your business plans, a business club can be just the place for you
A business club can give your start-up the space it needs to grow. It can act as an unusual place to meet clients, inspire your team, or simply just to get some work done. The space and resources on offer means that the club can act as a home for your business and all its operations.
For many start-ups, they have ambitions of growing their operations. A business club can be the ideal place to expand – giving you access to a business network, co-working opportunities and much more.
Business clubs are filled with inspiring and successful people, giving you plenty of opportunity to find a mentor to give you advice and help steer your vision in the right direction. As well as members, you'll have access to guest speakers and other workshops, perfect for networking and learning more.


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Mon, 27 March 2017
Fleet is the training director at the Engaged Mindfulness Institute. The Engaged Mindfulness Institute delivers trainings developed from a rich tradition of spiritually grounded, contemplative and mindfulness-based peace and social change work and the latest developments in neuroscience-based leadership training. The institute specializes in training professionals and volunteers who support at-risk individuals, communities and underserved populations.
Fleet is a trainer, coach, educator, prison reform activist, and peace worker with over 25 years experience. He teaches engaged spirituality and contemplative approaches to social action and peacemaking at Naropa University. He is a certified trainer with the Center for Council Training, Peacemaker Circle International, and HeartStream Education. Fleet is a senior meditation teacher in both the Zen Peacemaker and Shambhala Buddhist communities.
Direct download: Episode_222_Not_knowing_Bearing_witness_and_Appropriate_action._Fleet_Maull.mp3
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Ben Ward: Nerrany-ngeng (mystery) paintings - Art Collector
|Ben Ward, Our Country, 2015. Natural ochre on plywood, 122 x 240 cm. Courtesy: the artist and Mossenson Galleries, Subiaco
|Ben Ward's mystery paintings of tessellating triangles contrasting in various coloured ochres create a hypnotic and cryptic picture. As your eyes focus on the sharp triangular shapes, a landscape appears of rust coloured mountains, deep green valleys, meandering blue rivers and gushing waterfalls. Ward paints his Country, Bilbiging and Old Argyle Downs Station, south of Kununurra, using a unique iconography developed over the past three years.
|Exhibition opens: 6pm-8pm Thursday 17 March 2016
|Exhibition closes: 2 April 2016
|Location: Mossenson Galleries, 115 Hay Street, Subiaco WA 6008
|Contact: 08 9388 2899
|Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Bronze Essay Examples
Table of Contents This resource is specifically designed to help teachers prepare for the District Public Speaking Festival. A separate resource, entitled Informal and Formal Speaking Experiences, is available through Winslow Centre. It is our hope that a formal speech is only a part of the oral presentation work students will be given each year….


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You Don't Suppose Joe Girardi's a Little Frustrated, Do You?
Yesterday wasn't a very good day for the Yankees: The Rays won their afternoon game to cut the Yankees' lead in the A.L. East to 3.5 games, then the Yanks dropped their night game against the White Sox and saw that lead, which had once been in the the double digits, shrink to just three. Meanwhile, they announced that Ivan Nova — who's been ineffective of late — will miss his next start, and could land on the disabled list. And so it's not hard to see why Girardi might have been in a bad mood after last night's game, and why he snapped at a heckler who interrupted his answer to a question about Chris Sale.
Give the manager credit, though: Once he was done shouting at the heckler (and that's all he did: walk in the guy's direction and shout), he continued right on with his answer about Sale. Guy's a pro.


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He makes the "Good Girls Go Bad" as lead singer of Cobra Starship, but tonight he's taking over the turntables at SET for a special DJ session by Gabe Saporta. Rotten Apple presents Contagious Behavior with the official Cobra Starship after party. Dance alongside one of the hottest new bands topping the charts and taking the world by storm! Front man Gabe Saporta will get you in the mood, moving all around driving all the pretty ladies wild, turning SET upside down with an open format, hip hop, and electro pop fusion set like no other.
Join the fresh, young hotties as they party it up on South Beach after their performance at Revolution before they take off to Orlando to continue their tour. It's going to be an out of control night, get there early to avoid any missions. Rotten Apple is one of the best Thursday night parties and everyone is trying to get in, dress to impress and RSVP strongly suggested. You don't want to be left outside with all the fun going on inside. Time to let the bad girl out!
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Happy Monday everyone! I don't know about you, but for me the past week just flew by and I expect this week will too with everything going on. I can't believe Christmas Eve is just a week away....how is it that you know it's coming, but nevertheless it always seems to sneak up on you? Or maybe it's just me ;)
The music store that my girls take guitar lessons at happens to be in the same strip mall as a Dollar Store, so each week I tend to walk down there to see if anything catches my eye. This past week I happened to find a black picture frame with a little mirror section in it and thought it would be cute to make something for my daughter's locker and this is what I came up with:
I chose the colors based on the inside of my daughter's locker ~ black and white zebra print paper with accessories in hot pink, black and lime green. Anya Styles was the perfect image for this project! I colored her with copics and paper pieced parts of her outfit. To add some sparkle I added a little glitter to her phone, purse charm and boots. I finished the frame off with a few black rhinestones in each corner and 3 in between the image section and the mirror (unfortunately they don't show up too well in the picture). I also wanted something on it to hold lip gloss (because what teenager doesn't like lip gloss) so I adhered matching ribbon to the side adding velcro to it so the size can be adjusted to accommodate different sized lip glosses. To make it usable for her locker, I added a few extra strong magnets on the back side.
After I made this, I wished I had bought another frame as I thought it would also be cute as a wall hanging necklace holder by adding a few small black hooks to the bottom. If they have anymore of these left this week, I'll pick up a few and give it a try.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!


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The seventh annual DICE 2012 summit is on at the moment, and games industry veterans are normally invited to give keynote presentations to the attendees. Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard is one of those veterans, and as can be expected, his keynote focused on Skyrim.
Howard revealed that more than 10 million people have been playing Skyrim since it launched in November last year. "Millions" of those players are on the PC, and thanks to Steam's statistic tracking facilities, Bethesda knows that the average playtime is 75 hours. I wonder how many hours of that average are thanks to game-extending mods from the community? Now, with Steam Workshop support and the official Creation Kit out, the mod quantity and quality is only set to increase. During his keynote, Howard admitted that the Creation Kit is "something we'd like to see come to consoles one day".
Another topic of discussion was an annual Bethesda tradition: a Game Jam. Bethesda's Game Jams are week-long sessions during which employees can create anything they want to while at work. This year's only rule was that they had to make things in Skyrim. What kind of things were made? Hit the jump for a video as well as a full list courtesy of Joystiq.
- Seasonal foliage
- Flow based water shader
- Spears as weapons with a new animation system
- Kill cams for ranged combat and magic
- New stealth options like water arrows and assassinations
- Guards relight areas
- Paralysis runes
- Moving platforms and hanging structures in dungeons
- Water current in dungeons
- Dark dungeons, requiring you to light your path as you progress
- New companion options like switching combat style, getting them to train and even craft for you
- List favorite followers in the game's menu
- Build your own home from scratch
- Adopt children
- Combine magic to create new attacks
- Goblin enemies
- 'Way Gate' fast travel
- Epic mounts like a flaming horse
- Mounted combat on horses
- Dragon mounts
- 'Soul bug' familiar
- Kinect-enabled 'shouts'
- Enhanced water effects
- Footprints in the snow
- Better animations for fabrics
- Varied enemies, like fat giants
- Ice and fire arrows
- Werebears
- Lycanthropy-specific (werewolf) skill tree
- Become a flying Vampire Lord
- New Vampire imp minions
- New Mudcrab animations
- Giant Mudcrab enemy
All of these were shown off in a video clip during Howard's keynote. You can check it out below and hopefully it won't be removed from YouTube any time soon.[youtube]AYOFLqItuW4[/youtube]
After showing off some of these awesome ideas, Howard said: "How much of this stuff sees the light of day? To be determined. Could it be in a future DLC? We don't know. Could various parts of it just be released for free? We don't know."
Of course, with the Creation Kit now out, every one of these created by Bethesda employees could theoretically be made by modders. It would, however, be quite awesome if Bethesda released a "Skyrim Game Jam 2011 Mod Pack" as DLC via the Steam Workshop. Let's hold thumbs because a dragon mount would be the coolest thing after a skeletal butler.


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Alpha Xi Delta
I am an initiated member of the Alpha Xi Delta Women's Fraternity. I love being a member of Greek Life, where philanthropy, morals, tradition, scholarship are encouraged. My sisters in my sorority are so uplifting and goal driven it inspires me to push myself to be the best I can be. I know I can go to any of them for advice or help and they will be there for me. Our chapter has very strong academics so it makes me want to strive to help contribute to our chapters GPA. I love the three things our sorority stands for including: courage, graciousness, and peace. These are three morals I really strive for and revolve my life around. It's so great to be surrounded by a group of people who all share something in common with you and want the best for you. Going Greek was a phenomenal decision I made.


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Date created: 2010-08-26 Name: Brett
Location: Texas
Satisfaction Rating:
"Horrible product"
I bought my new home november 2006 with a goodman a/c with a heat pump. I have yet to go more then 60 days of summer with a working a/c since I bought the home they have replace the heat pump reversing valve about 5 times a yr and a new outside unit once or twice a yr. This yr I haven't managed to get 30 days trouble free so its not due to maintainence or a simple filter change since its pretty much new all the time and here I am again no a/c and appt with ESP services who mind you installed the system originally and now I know atleast half there staff by name. DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT OR A HOME WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Date created: 2010-08-26 Name: Ralph
Location: Miami GFlorida
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Both the Goodman A/C System and there support Team sting (more than any Sewer). I had an old decrepid unit 4 ton in my house and my wife and I wanted to get a newer version we contactyed and A/C company and after she talked to them a/c man he suggested this Goodman Brand. I was reluctant but them IO said what the heck. Well this 4 ton unit never cooled and with all the trouble shooting and after replacing the Compressor and other items it still did not cool. I spoke to the installer and contacted Goodman myself. I got nowhere. Finally I told the installer to install that unit somewhere else I did not care anymore and he reinbursed the money and I ha d a Trane unit installed. This unit cools awsome, I had hoped that the installer would have not taken it back and would have loved to take Goodman into court but anyways they lost that installer will not buy any more Goodman and I highly recommend that noones else buy one either
Date created: 2010-08-26 Name: j. Thacker
Location: Iowa
Satisfaction Rating:
"Dissapointed Owner"
I have a Goodman furnace and central air installed in the fall of 2007. The units have performed very well with the exception of the condenser charging ports that were defective. My condenser leaked most of the freon out apparently over the winter. I had a Goodman authorized service company come out to investigate. i was informed that there had been a recall on the service ports (was not notified) but...the allowance from Goodman to submit a claim had expired. I have since been offered the valves, but it does me no good since I had to pay for their replacement and had to pay for a evac and recharge, something Goodman will not cover. The bill is several hundred dollars, that I paid, for their defective (recalled)parts.
Date created: 2010-08-24 Name: Frank
Location: Orlando, FL
Satisfaction Rating:
"A piece of junk"
We have two Goodman units in house. 2005 brand new house come with it. Now both unit started to leak. Tech fixed one unit and the second week it leaked again at some where else. And they can not located the leak at the second unit, so they charged it up then came back to charge it up again every month! What a pain in Florida summer!
Date created: 2010-08-23 Name: Cedric Mcdowell
Location: North Little Rock, AR.
Satisfaction Rating:
"Junk of all Hill"
If you are trying to budget then "DO NOT BUY GOODMAN". Who ever gave that junk that name was not a "GOOD-MAN. There are way too many bad complaints about this junk, ripp off co. We should all join as one and stop the madness. Had my unit one full year, and at least seven service calls later, realized the worst mistake of my life is that I trusred a "GOODMAN". You live and learn, so i got myself a brand new Rheem aaaah what a cool move.
Date created: 2010-08-16 Name: Y mederos
Location: Naple, Fll
Satisfaction Rating:
"Please do not spend your money on this junk"
My system is a 3.5 ton unit that is only 5 years old I have had to replace my coils 2 times going on 3. Please don't spend your time or money on this system. these systems are weak and have a hard time to keep up with any kind of demand you ask of it. Hope they go out of business
Date created: 2010-08-16 Name: c mobley
Location: Port Charlotte Fl.
Satisfaction Rating:
"Not happy"
Moved into a new house Nov. 2006, builder had installed two Goodman a/c units. Less than 2 yrs. later, had to replace one unit for leaky coils, $500 labor. One year after that, 2nd unit had to be replaced for leaky coils, $500 labor. One year later, the first unit again went out, with same problem and needs to be replaced, $500 labor. Contacted Goodman in May, seemed friendly and helpful, have tried numerous times since to contact them, do not return calls.
Date created: 2010-08-13 Name: Jeffrey Lovell
Location: Dallas, TX
Satisfaction Rating:
"Don't buy a Goodman"
We bought two new Goodman units in late 2007. The small one for upstairs has worked fine, but the large unit has had to be serviced 6 times in 2 years. In the last week, it has been serviced 3 times, with the final service costing me $650 for a new compressor. For a new unit to require a new compressor in such a short period tells me that there is no quality control at Goodman. For that reason alone, I'll never buy another Goodman.
Date created: 2010-08-13 Name: M. Anderson
Location: Houston, TX
Satisfaction Rating:
"13 SEER AC, 3.5 Ton"
I had a Goodman 13 SEER AC installed July 4, 2008 and on August 10, 2010 the compressor died. I contacted a repairman and he has replaced the warranted compressor.It is over 100 degrees here and I had no choice but to pay the $550 labor and warranty handling charge. He said the $55.00 warranty handling charge is mandated by Goodman. Is this standard as he said? I am thoroughly disappointed with the rapid decline of this unit. I have lived in my home for 30 years and never had an AC unit compressor requiring replacement only after 2 years. I will also never agree to another Goodman AC replacement or purchase a home with a unit already installed.
Date created: 2010-08-09 Name: G. Hatch
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I purchased a 3.5 ton Goodman ac with gas heating outside unit for my home 15 years ago. Yesterday, the cooling cools inside sprang a major a leak and lost all of the freon, so I am now ready look for another unit. The unit I have ran okay for 15 years. It had to be re-charged with freon every year because it had a slow leak. Also, the gas lighter was over powered, and I had to replace the transformer that powered it with a lower voltage unit (the part was given to me free because they knew it was defective). The gas valve also had to be replaced 3 years ago (cost $200).
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Brazilian Independence: Change and Continuity
João Paulo Pimenta
Stemming from an accelerated and tumultuous process unleashed by European wars in the first decade of the 19th century, Brazil and Portugal split politically in 1822. In a sense, Brazil's independence reflects a number of peculiar characteristics within the context of the time due, in part, to three centuries of Portuguese colonization and to changes within the colonial system beginning in the second half of the 1700s. In other ways, however, Brazilian independence is linked to external events like the French Revolution, the independence of Haiti, and, above all, the wars of independence in Spanish America. The most profound and lasting consequences of the break with Portugal were the emergence of a Brazilian state and nation that until that point did not exist and that was consolidated over the course of the nineteenth century, as well as the nationalization of certain colonial institutions that were partially maintained. Historiography and national memory would later imbue independence with supreme importance as the foundational moment of the nation such that it has become a recurring theme in historical studies of Brazil.
The 1964 Military-Civilian Coup in Brazil
João Roberto Martins Filho
This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History. Please check back later for the full article.
The coup that took place in Brazil on March 31, 1964, can be understood as a typical cold war event. Supported by civilian forces, the action was carried out by the armed forces. Its origins hark back to the failed military revolt, headed by the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), in November of 1935, stirring up strong anti-communist sentiments. The Estado Novo coup, which occurred two years later, was supported by the Army (War) and Navy ministers. It marked the beginnings of the dictatorial phase of Vargas, who had been in power since 1930.
At the end of the Second World War, officials who had taken part in the struggle against Nazism in Italy returned to Brazil and overthrew the dictatorial Vargas, who nonetheless returned to power through the 1950 presidential elections. In 1954, under pressure from right-wing military forces, he committed suicide, thereby frustrating existing plans for another coup d'état. The Higher War School (ESG), created in 1949, had become both the birthplace of the ideology of National Security and stage where the French doctrine of guerre révolutionnaire was welcomed. During the 1950s, the military field came to be divided into pro-American and nationalist factions.
The alliance between the Brazilian Labor Party (PTB) and the centrist Social Democratic Party (PSD), which had elected Vargas earlier, now allowed for Juscelino Kubitschek's victory in the 1955 elections, disappointing the conservatives of the National Democratic Union (UDN) and its military allies. The latter encountered brief encouragement when the 1960 presidential election put Jânio Quadros at the head of the executive. In August of 1961, when Quadros resigned, his military ministers tried to use force to keep vice president Goulart from taking office. The coup was frustrated by the resistance of the governor of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Yet the Goulart administration was marked by instability, in the midst of intense social struggles and by sharp economic crisis. The outcome of this drama began to take shape as of March 1963, when the government took a leftwards turn. The March 13 popular demonstration served as an alert and the March 25 sailors' revolt, as the match in the powder barrel. On March 31, military forces carried out the infamous coup. The Goulart administration collapsed. Social movements were left waiting for orders to resist, which never came.
Popular Revolts in the Empire of Brazil
Monica Duarte Dantas
Scholars have long studied the rebellious movements that rattled Brazil after its independence and during the so-called Regency period. The scholarship has mainly focused on understanding the political and economic elites who led the revolts by joining or fighting the rebels, or whose interests were at stake. Comparatively little attention has been paid to those who actually fought in the battles: namely, the impoverished free and freed people who comprised the majority of the country's population. These women and men took up arms and, occasionally, led the rebellions, notably during the First Reign and the Regency. Historical accounts of such revolts are limited, however, and those that speak to upheavals that occurred from the 1850s on are even scarcer.
In the past decades, new interpretations of popular revolts during the Empire have enabled scholars to reappraise how free and freed poor (of Portuguese, African, or Native American descent) experienced the innovations brought by the country's independence, and the long process of state-building.
Even if the country's Charta was given by the first emperor, and not duly written and approved by a legislative body, it followed quite strictly the liberal creed that inspired so many other contemporary constitutions. According to the 1824 Charta, all of the country's natural born were henceforth made citizens, regardless of whether they were free or freed, with constitutionally guaranteed rights. Although one should never mistake the letter of the law for its actual enforcement, its existence should also not be dismissed.
This is especially important when trying to understand the history of a country whose elites kept on fighting not only over the Constitution's true meaning, but also over governmental control. Battling for independence and state power meant publicizing mottos about freedom, emancipation, the people's rights, and the overcoming of oppression across the country—words that were spoken out loud and printed in newspapers and gazettes, reaching as far as the Brazilian backlands.
One must always factor into any historical equation the specifics of a country's population. By the time Brazil became independent, slaves amounted to roughly 31 percent of the population, where most of the remaining 69 percent were composed of free poor, freed people, and "domesticated" Indians; all of whom became citizens when the 1824 Charta was enforced (with constitutional Rights, according to the law, and even, depending on one's gender, age, income, and status—as a free or a freed man—to vote and be voted).
Considering all those specifics, this article analyzes the involvement of free and freed peoples in 19th century rebellions, riots, and seditions; movements that broke out all over the country, rattling regions as far as Maranhão and Rio Grande do Sul, from the 1820s to the 1880s. Regarding the role played by popular revolts in 19th century Brazil, one must go beyond the boundaries set by a traditional historiography to understand how the experience of protesting was directly related to the process of state building, and how the lower strata of society learned to fight for their demands as citizens of a representative constitutional monarchy.


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Hollow out your apple of choice, I used Red Delicious. Brew your tea and then I added a squeeze of lemon, pressed some apple in my garlic press for it's juice, a little honey and a cinnamon stick to stir.
Does an apple a day really keep the Doctor away? If you aim right???!!!!! te-he-he


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Geronimo : Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior
Overview - Reminiscent of The 48 Laws of Power , legendary football coach Mike Leach's inspiring history of Apache war leader Geronimo demonstrates the timeless lessons we can learn from his life--featuring a foreword from the bestselling author of Empire of the Summer Moon . Read more...
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Reminiscent of The 48 Laws of Power, legendary football coach Mike Leach's inspiring history of Apache war leader Geronimo demonstrates the timeless lessons we can learn from his life--featuring a foreword from the bestselling author of Empire of the Summer Moon. Says New York Times bestselling author Brian Kilmeade, "Mike Leach put together a compelling book and humanized a man many thought never existed. A great read." Playing cowboys and Indians as a boy, legendary college football coach Mike Leach always chose to be the Indian--the underdog whose success turned on being a tough, resourceful, ingenious fighter. And the greatest Indian military leader of all was Geronimo, the Apache warrior whose name is so symbolic of courage that World War II paratroopers shouted it as they leaped from airplanes into battle. Told in the style of The 48 Laws of Power, Leach's compelling and inspiring book examines Geronimo's leadership approach and the timeless strategies, decisions, and personal qualities that made him a success. Raised in an unforgiving landscape, Geronimo and his band faced enemies better armed, better equipped, and more numerous than they were. But somehow they won victories against all odds, beguiling the United States and Mexican governments and earning the respect and awe of those generals committed to hunting him down. While some believed that Geronimo had supernatural powers, much of his genius can be ascribed to old-fashioned values such as relentless training and preparation, leveraging resources, finding ways to turn defeats into victories, and being faster and more nimble than his enemy. The tactics of Geronimo would be studied and copied by the U.S. military for generations. Drawing on his fascination and love for American Indian lore, Mike Leach explains how the tribe's organizational structure helped Geronimo be successful. He chronicles specific battles and shows how Geronimo got the most out of his warriors and outthought his enemies. Leach also captures the mysterious nature of leadership itself. Pain, pride, humility, family--many things shaped Geronimo's life. In this remarkable book, Mike Leach illustrates how we too can use the forces and circumstances of our own lives to build true leadership today.
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September 13, 2011 by ralphbarker. . .
. . . Effective execution of Agenda 21 will require a profound reorientation of all human society, unlike anything the world has ever experienced a major shift in the priorities of both governments and individuals and an unprecedented redeployment of human and financial resources. This shift will demand that a concern for the environmental consequences of every human action be integrated into individual and collective decision-making at every level.
- George H. Bush
Agenda 21 isn't coming. It is here. Most don't know about it. They've never heard of it, but it is creeping in the back door right now. So, look behind you. It may already be in your backyard.
What is Agenda 21? It is a United Nation's program presented and approved in Rio in 1992. At that time American conservatives laughed it off. "This is too crazy," they said. "Impossible. It will never happen. Not here!" Well, it is happening. It is happening here and it is happening now. Agenda 21 is a totalitarian comprehensive environmental program that, when fully implemented, will direct where you live, how much water you can use, and how and where you can travel.
Agenda 21 is being marketed as a worldwide effort to ensure that all human beings will have access to adequate housing, health care, water and food. Of course this will require a massive redistribution of wealth from prosperous countries to poorer countries. Predictably, capitalistic countries, like the United States, will suffer lower standards of living.
It's noteworthy that Presidents George H. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, through Executive Orders, have signed onto Agenda 21. Hundreds more governors, mayors, and county commissioners have also signed on.
Agenda 21 and related programs will eliminate many things we hold dear. These have been declared "unsustainable" and will be abolished. Here are some of them:
All private property rights (property ownership)
All forms of irrigation, pesticides & commercial fertilizer
Livestock production and most meat consumption
Privately owned vehicles and personal travel
Use of fossil fuels for power generation or mechanized travel
Single family homes
Most forms of mineral extraction and timber harvesting
Human population must be reduced to fewer than 1 billion people


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I'm working with some friends on a graphic novel anthology called Childhood Heroes, wherein we will do modern takes on the characters we created as kids. My first comic creation was Fryd (pronounced "fried"), a crop-dusting vigilante who usually causes more harm than good.
For the next few Fridays, I'll be taking you through the process of adapting this childhood story into a new (and hopefully improved) graphic novel.
Look for Childhood Heroes at the TR!CKSTER event in San Diego this July, and look for more Fryd updates every Fryd-Day.
I promise the drawings will only get better!
9 days...


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When Mary and Jay Snellgrove sat down with their business partner Bill Foss, the vision they had for their company was one that incorporated friendship, wine, art and dogs. Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group is the result of that collaboration – a wine label that not only celebrates fine art and special dogs, but also pours great wine with a purpose.
The Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University is one benefactor of Cru Vin Dogs, which designates a portion of proceeds from each bottle of wine sold to a variety of animal-centric charities. The Animal Cancer Center is the regional recipient of those proceeds in Northern Colorado.
"Wine is in our blood, and when we started this company we decided to create a brand that revolves around our passions – fine wine, art, dogs, and the desire to give back," said Mary Snellgrove. "That's how the whole brand was born – as a combination of our passions."
The company, which began in 2006, produces premium wines from small vineyard sites primarily in California, New Zealand and Australia. A unique feature of the wines is the original, limited-edition illustrations by artist and partner Jay Snellgrove, a 1981 graduate of Colorado State University, College of Liberal Arts. Each illustration honors a real dog and each dog's characteristics are represented in its respective bottling. Each dog's story is told on the company's website, where patrons also can learn about the Cru Vin Dogs mission and read more about the charities the company supports.
As a part of that work, in June, Jay Snellgrove donated a portrait of Lucky, one of the dogs featured on the Portrait Series, who was a patient at the Animal Cancer Center and a beloved service dog to his owner, Randi Price. Lucky died last year after being diagnosed with a particularly aggressive cancer and his portrait now hangs in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital . "In the Portrait Series, we pick hero dogs with special stories that give back to humanity," said Mary Snellgrove. "Since we worked with Canine Companions for Independence, we asked them for suggestions. They held an essay contest and when we read Randi's story, there was no question as to whose hero would be on our next label. The strength of their relationship was so apparent – it was a whole love story. We got to spend time with Randi and Lucky, and could see what a very, very special dog he was."
In addition to the Animal Cancer Center and Canine Companions for Independence, other beneficiaries of Cru Vin Dogs include Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign, and local animal shelter and rescue groups. For Mary Snellgrove and her partners, a large part of the joy in doing what they do comes from giving back to the community.
"These last few years have been the most fulfilling years of my life," said Snellgrove. "I've learned so much about the organizations we work with, and learned about the work they do: animals helping humans and humans helping animals. I feel honored; I feel so satisfied; it's been wonderful. Now, as our partnership is growing with the Animal Cancer Center, I am getting to see firsthand what an amazing place it is, and witness the incredible devotion and passion of the people who work there."
If you're looking to "Pour it Forward," Cru Vin Dogs is available in Fort Collins at Wilbur's Total Beverage and other fine wine outlets. Visit Cru Vin Dogs to find out if their vintages are available near you, or you can order their wines online.