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12 May 2014
The Roo Bootstrap library.
A little update on our latest little mini project. Wrapping the Twitter Bootstrap library into RooJS Objects, and creating a manageable method to develop Bootstrap applications without the JQuery spaghetti.
30 Jul 2013
FIFO on xtuple
It can't be that difficult can it?......
As part of our implementation for Xtuple, one of the key requirements was to value the stock using FIFO rather than the methods offered by default in Xtuple. After migrating from Netsuite, this became the next major task in our implementation. It took almost a year to develop, initially the first release took around 5 months, but it was only after many rounds of fixes and tweaks that we finally got to a situation where it would correctly calculate the stock valuation and correctly apply this to the General Ledger.
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04 Mar 2013
PHP just does some things better. cloud backups, pecl-expect
Backups, yes we do backup occasionally, and I've been looking for a better solutions than my historical office<->hosting replication, which although cheap, always made me wonder if I was still making copies. So after our recent office move, and minor server upgrade, I thought better double check on it all.. As usual, the thing had failed due to various reasons, and needed replacing.
So since I've been thinking about a new solution for our clients, I decided to go ahead and try it out for our data. I've been googling affordable cloud based storage for a while and found a company onlinestoragesolutions.com, the pricing is very reasonable US$45 for 2 years currently, with unlimited everything. There are a few review sites that seem to throw some cold water over the offer, but I had one client sign up without any major issues (for another reason), so at that price I though let's give it a go....
One of the key features they advertise is rsync, which since we run all linux machines would be ideal. However after paying, and getting access, I realized it's not quite a simple as pointing your rsync at their server. You need to set up an ssh tunnel to route rsync through.
Can't be that difficult I thought.... Turns out that setting up a password based ssh tunnel, automatically on a cron job, is no small task, there are questions all over stackexchange and various forums, none that I saw managed to find a solution. Most of the suggestions are based around the 'expect' program, a usefull unix tool which can be used to script ssh access. The problem in this case was that setting up the tunnel, then doing the rsync, and then closing the tunnel is not something that a bash, expect or any other method I found could do easily if at all.
So almost at the point of giving up, I started looking around at php's popen (which would not work either), and fell over the pecl expect extension.
Below is the result of a few minutes coding, which does exactly what is needed, and can be run directly from cron. Feel free to escape from overpriced backup solutions..
28 Jan 2013
Roo J Solutions Growing into 2013, always recruiting, and developing differently
As the business is always growing, finding time to write even the shortest of blog posts becomes more difficult, but as we are looking for more staff yet again to help solve our clients growth plans, I thought I cover some of our inventive ways we have dealt with growth, and how we differ from most other software development companies.
Developer driven
When I started the original consulting company over 10 years ago, I focused the work on software development which tried to solve complex problems and deliver maintainable systems that could grow over the years. If we needed design work, it would be either outsourced, or done in partnership with similarly focused companies. This means our business has long been based on repeat business from a group of growing companies
Over the last year as we have grown to three people, and still as busy as ever, that focus has become even more clear, as I have written before, our competitive environment consists mostly of design companies with limited interest in producing quality software, rather quickly throwing trash out the door, getting paid, and moving on to the next sucker.. (sometimes we get to clear up that mess...)
Applying software development to our own processes.
Our business is no different in many ways from our clients, we are always attempting to optimize our processes, reduce time spent on meaningless tasks and ensure that everyone is spending their time adding value to our clients businesses. In software development this involves a number of core pieces of infrastructure, Revision control, review systems, task tracking, time billing and accounting. The result and aim of these are two pronged, ensuring that the quality of work being produced is worth the money we are being paid for it, and making sure our clients are aware of their current and outstanding expenses.
While we have the above processes in place, they often are not applied in exactly the same way that the industry has come to expect. This is mainly due to the way that rather than going for off the shelf solutions to our problems, we have tended to develop the tools in-house (a great way to perfect your skills often). While this smacks of NIH (Not invented Here) syndrome, and I can not say that I do not worry about that sometimes, the result is that our processes drive the design of our tools rather that our tools designing our processes.
At present one of the key differences is our approach to the classic developer focus on task driven commits. As this blog has mentioned before, we do not do task driven commits (gitlive). Every single file save is committed into our revision control system. While this may sound a bit strange, It has significant benefits for all involved. After so many years of working I can not tell you how many times that work has been lost due to accidents. Since we are getting paid for this work, any possibility of loosing it would be costing us money (or if we where not so ethical, our clients, which sadly i suspect happens all to often in the industry.).
I have been considering for a while if we should merge this workflow into a more task driven commit methodology, but as what I though would be a short term fix, seems to have re-in-forced this idea that we should not go down that route. This short term fix was the concept of daily commit messages. In a normal task driven process, the commit that fixed the issue would be appended to the ticket (and frequently emailed for review), it could then be reviewed as the issue was signed off.
We did try this on one project, however what resulted was a constant back and forth on multiple issues, and a very time consuming review process. This using the most expensive resource in the company, senior developers. So in switching to daily diff's there was only the need to review the changes for each project. In this way it was also possible to communicate not only serious code fixes, but also advise on better practices. without having to throw that into a tracking system (Although email in some respects is always a tracking system).
The full stack experience
Our new staff over the last year have grown considerably, comming from a classic Hong Kong software development environment, they had ended up focused on a single area of the development process. They would work on projects for weeks and come back with a result, often having to persude, or wait on information from other teams working on a different area of the same project.
I regard this as one of the worst industry practices out here, so over the period they have been working at Roo J Solutions, they have been thrown in the deep end with every part of the standard development stack, front end, back end and database. Tasks are frequently day or even hour based, however working as a team now, they can pass the learning of the new tools around. Always having my knowledge as a good backup. To the suprise of someone who had worked on that team with them before, they not only did not sink, but swam very well being given new challenges.
So if this sounds like a interesting place to work and you or someone you know would like to be attacking our challenging new projects, please pass on the post or email me at email@example.com, with the usual information (If I have to tell you.....)
02 Nov 2012
Interesting Problems.
If there is one reason I would put down to why I still enjoy coding after all these years, it is the pleasure finding a really challenging problem and being able to solve it quickly and efficiently.
This week saw one of those problems, strange, obtuse, and to most non crazy people would seem to be an odd thing to get excited about. It all started with going through the requirements list on one of our projects.
As I've mentioned before, we are building quite heavily ontop of Xtuple, a Web based GUI using the RooJS Toolkit, most of that part has been just process orientated - add this feature, and it just works. But some of the implementation process has been a challenge.
The company we are working with has 2 main offices (and more comming on line soon), and we have successfully migrated them off of netsuite, which in reality made an absolute mess of their accounts. When migrating to Xtuple (which in essence is a postgresql database, with a seemingly endless number of table triggers, stored procedures and views), we concluded quite early on that setting up a seperate instance for each office would be the best way to go.
Core issues like difference currencies in each office, so the chart of accounts can be reported each year in the local currency to the tax department and auditors, along with the different end-of-year tax reporting made this a simple decission. The otehr issues was that the basic installation of Xtuple does not really support Multiple companies in the Desktop UI (you have to pay for that feature).
So as we are now live, and just about finished with the rollout issues, we are now on to the more critical things for long term operations - Management reports (and a nice dashboard).
The issue that raised it's head was that the company needs to see consolidated Balance sheet and Income statements. It did not take to much time to call the internal methods in Xtuple 'financialreport()' and in PHP convert this to JSON so that a master script can call the report in both systems, and merge them together.
The snag came later when we realized that the resulting report was a little off.. Due to the magic of differeing accounting periods.
22 Oct 2012
Prettybooked.com turning a startup into a reality.
This week saw the release of the latest site developed by Roo J Solutions, www.prettybooked.com a Hong Kong based beauty booking service. While the site has gone through the usual last minute bug-fixes before going live, it all came together in the end.
While we where busy finishing off this site, We have had a few other projects and discussions going on, and what has been interesting lately has been the realization that far too many companies and startups are having real trouble getting web sites developed properly.
Often they are cutting costs, and contracting under-qualified or unsuitable individuals for the process. Resulting in disaster hitting quite early and the project never being complete as their 'developers' have no idea how to solve the technical issues involved.
But the saddest and worst scenario's I've seen, has been the frequent employing of design companies or 'interactive media' companies as the lead contractors on web based development. This can be the most expensive recipe for disaster. In one case the cost of the development was bloated to over 10 times the realistic cost of the project, and what was delivered was just a prettified open source project. When the client started asking for features that the original open source project provided, they where quoted quite unreasonable amounts. The sad fact is that the relationship between the supplier and customer was damaged beyond repair. Without a deep understanding of how software projects are developed, these companies failed to manage their customer's expectations.
In another case a design company was asked to provide a custom web site, which from a design perspective looked quite nice, however as part of our installation on the server, we got to see the kind of code that was being delivered. If this software was a car, the wheels would fall of when driving out the garage, It was the worst and most dangerous code I've seen in nearly 10 years of development.
Read on for more about prettybooked, and how to get projects done properly...
Developing a feature rich web site.
While we where busy finishing off this site, We have had a few other projects and discussions going on, and what has been interesting lately has been the realization that far too many companies and startups are having real trouble getting web sites developed properly.
Often they are cutting costs, and contracting under-qualified or unsuitable individuals for the process. Resulting in disaster hitting quite early and the project never being complete as their 'developers' have no idea how to solve the technical issues involved.
But the saddest and worst scenario's I've seen, has been the frequent employing of design companies or 'interactive media' companies as the lead contractors on web based development. This can be the most expensive recipe for disaster. In one case the cost of the development was bloated to over 10 times the realistic cost of the project, and what was delivered was just a prettified open source project. When the client started asking for features that the original open source project provided, they where quoted quite unreasonable amounts. The sad fact is that the relationship between the supplier and customer was damaged beyond repair. Without a deep understanding of how software projects are developed, these companies failed to manage their customer's expectations.
Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
In another case a design company was asked to provide a custom web site, which from a design perspective looked quite nice, however as part of our installation on the server, we got to see the kind of code that was being delivered. If this software was a car, the wheels would fall of when driving out the garage, It was the worst and most dangerous code I've seen in nearly 10 years of development.
Read on for more about prettybooked, and how to get projects done properly...
28 Apr 2012
Migrating off Netsuite - The hidden cost of Clouds..
One of the more interesting projects I have ongoing is a migration and deployment of an ERP system. For a bit of background, our customer was persuaded about 3-4 years ago that moving their accounting and Stock management into Netsuite would be a good idea.
For those who have not heard of Netsuite, it's a Cloud based ERP system, that from my understanding runs on an oracle backend and is totally web based. All the users log into the website, enter the various stock activity ( Purchase Orders, Item Receipt, Bills, Sales orders, Invoices, Item Fulfilments and Various Credit Memos), along with the standard accounting features like Journal entries. etc.... The system keeps track of your stock and should give you a value of stock on hand, along with doing your audit-able reports.
Well, I'm guessing anyone who has worked with ERP systems, probably knows that the devil is in the details for this. The company I have been working with have been using this for over 2 years now, and are beginning to see the ugly side of cloud based system (which is why we are trying to migrate off of it.), Let's have a look through the issues.
09 Apr 2012
Javascript Templating, AngularJS and Roo.XTemplate
Ok, as I said earlier, a nice Easter break, meant I could get back to coding for fun. The other issue I had to deal with over the weekend was how to do the templating for the Javascript application.
Having written a template engine for PHP, I can pretty much say that not using a template engine (which automatically escapes output) is essential for outputing HTML. It makes everything more maintainable, and reduces the risks that as a error prone human being, you are likely to open your application up to exploits.
Since most of the display logic on my applications is moving away from PHP generating HTML to PHP generating JSON, and the Javascript UI rendering this data and displaying it to the user. There has been one area I've slacked off on, that being sorting out a solution for using this JSON data from the PHP backend and rendering a elegant front end in HTML to show the end user.
My first effort to solve this issue was based on the original Template code in Roo (Roo.Template) however initially I decided to do the implementation in PHP. The concept was to take a group of 'HTML' template files, and use the PHP to convert those files into 'Javascript functions'. so calling the generated javascript function with 'data' as the argument, it would return the HTML to be rendered.
This basic implementation supported things like conditional inclusion, embedding Javascript, nested functions, looping and much more. It was however horribly crude and rather fragile if the template syntax was invalid. I used this for a few files relating to the ticket rendering in web.mtrack, however, I was never really happy with the solution.
Read on for my opinion / review of Anjular and the introduction to the updated Roo.XTemplate
08 Apr 2012
Roo.XComponent introduction
With a nice long Easter holiday, I finally got a chance to hack on some of those todo items that I'd been putting off for quite a while. One of the core mini tasks was to enable mtrack information inside of my main email/accounting do everything platform.
The Pman codebase, as I've mentioned before forms the core of pretty much all applications I work on now, mostly intranet or extranet focused web applications, that work like desktop applications. All of these applications are built up of various componenents, for example the Accouting module has Components like general ledger, managing invoices, timesheet and tracking editing and a pricing management component.
The whole premise of the Pman project codebase on the Javascript side, is to register all the components sometime after the page is loaded, then after the user has logged in, or authentication has been checked, it will create and render all these components in sequence, appending them to the container panels.
In the case of the Accounting module, there is a default top level module called 'Pman', which the Accounting 'Tab' is added to, then all the sub components are added to that. This whole design was done a couple of years ago, and has been working very well, it's reliable and adding extra componenets, is just a mater creating a file then saying what the parent is and in what sequence it will appear.
Read on to find out how this all works...
31 Jan 2012
Roo J Solutions Limited is recruiting
Since we have been very busy already this year, I have now almost completed the process of migrating from a Sole Proprietor into a Limited Company. Roo J Solutions Limited is now a registered Hong Kong Company. We are now looking for full or part-time staff (based in Hong Kong).
Please read the full post for details.
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The above image shows five 4chan users, the one in the middle being a running back for the Houston Texans. Apparently the four guys in the zany animal t-shirts are posters from 4chan's /sp/ board, who, with the immense voting power of the 4chan behind them, won an internet contest to meet Arian Foster. And they used the opportunity to get Foster hold up some meme thing.
Not that Foster could claim to be too cool for memes, wearing that Dōmo-kun t-shirt. Nor can I, knowing what Dōmo-kun is.

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The City of Portland Clean Energy program leverages strong partnership relationships with expert staff to deliver technical advice, outreach and marketing support to a variety of energy programs. Partnerships with the United States Department of Energy have been instrumental to the success of many of our energy projects.
Better Buildings Neighborhood Program
In April 2010 the City of Portland was awarded a $20 million competitive grant from the US Department of Energy's Better Buildings Neighborhood program, funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Under this award Clean Energy Works Oregon [link to 1.1 CEWO] will finance and deliver 6,000 energy efficiency building retrofits and create 1,300 quality jobs over the next three years.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
In October 2009 the City of Portland was awarded $5.6 million under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Under this award the City will execute fourteen energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, ranging from window and lighting replacements to technical assistance to financing home energy retrofits under the Clean Energy Works Portland pilot.
Solar America Communities
In 2007, the City of Portland received a Solar America Cities Award from the U.S. Department of Energy's "Solar America Initiative: Solar Market Transformation for Solar City Strategy Partnerships" fund. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to the 13 cities.
The City's two-year, $200,000 grant from 2007-2009 helped Portland to facilitate the widespread adoption of solar technology by citizens and businesses. The funds were used to educate the public about the viability of solar in rainy and cloudy climates, build demand for solar technology, and increase economic opportunity for solar manufacturers and installers.
In 2009, BPS received its second U.S. DOE grant award to increase the number of residents in Portland that use solar energy to power their homes over a two year period. Portland was one of 16 U.S. cities to receive a grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Solar America Cities Special Projects. A total of $10 million was awarded to the 16 cities to address specific barriers to solar adoption in urban settings and support innovative approaches that can be widely replicated.
The two year grant award for $400,000 facilitated the continued partnership with U.S. DOE and the City of Portland to execute the Neighborhood Solar Initiative — a complementary suite of neighborhood-focused activities and programs designed to lower the barriers to solar installations for residents. The initiative builds on the wealth of social capital and civic infrastructure in the City of Portland's nationally recognized neighborhood system and couples it with powerful new tools for financing solar energy systems emerging in Oregon.
Oregon Department of Energy
The City of Portland and the State of Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) have partnered for many years to develop and implement programs like Solar Now! and Clean Energy Works Oregon. ODOE also gave early support to BPS' efforts to pilot community solar projects.


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Post-debate poll good news for Murphy
The first poll taken after Sunday's debate has Democrat Chris Murphy with a 51-46 percent lead over Republican Linda McMahon in their U.S. Senate race.
Rasmussen surveyed 500 likely voters by phone on Sunday, shortly after McMahon and Murphy jousted in their first televised debate of the campaign. The poll's margin of error is plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.
The trend line of polls, once going against Murphy, appears to have turned:
March 22: Quinnipiac University poll has Murphy leading McMahon 52-37 percent in a poll of 1,622 registered voters with a 2.4 percent margin of error.
June 6: Quinnipiac has Murphy leading McMahon 46-43 percent in a survey of 1,408 registered voters with a 2.6 percent margin of error.
Aug. 22: Rasmussen Reports has McMahon leading Murphy 49-46 percent in a survey of 500 likely voters with a margin of error of 4.5 percent.
Aug. 28: Quinnipiac reports McMahon in front of Murphy 49-46 percent in a poll of 1,472 likely voters with a 2.6 percent margin of error.
Sept. 19: A Hartford Courant/University of Connecticut poll has Murphy leading 37-33 percent in a survey of 517 likely voters with a margin of error of 4.4 percent.
Sept. 25: Murphy leads 48-42 percent in a Public Policy Polling survey of 801 likely voters. Poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percent.
Oct. 4: Quinnipiac has McMahon leading 48-47 percent in a poll of 1,696 likely voters with a margin of error of 2.4 percent.
After weeks of being bombarded with allegations from Democrat Elizabeth Esty that he is a vote for the Republican tea party agenda, state Sen. Andrew Roraback hosted House Speaker John Boehner during a fundraiser for his 5th Congressional District bid at the Hartford Club Tuesday.
Roraback said Tuesday that he spoke with Boehner during the event about the need for the Republican Party to be a "big tent" that welcomes people from across the spectrum, particularly on social issues. Roraback describes himself as a social moderate and fiscal conservative.
About 80 people attended the event, Roraback said, including representatives from several insurance firms such as Aetna, Travelers and The Hartford. The maximum donation for the event was $2,500, although Roraback said "there were a lot of people who contributed significantly less than that." He declined to say how much was raised from the event.
Chris Murphy enlisted the help of Planned Parenthood Tuesday in an all-out retention effort targeted at women voters.
In a joint conference call with Murphy, the organization's national political director told members of the media that a Linda McMahon victory would enable conservative Republicans to strip away the reproductive rights of women.
McMahon campaign spokesman Todd Abrajano charged Murphy with lying.
"Linda McMahon has been very clear in this campaign. She is a pro-choice candidate," Abrajano said.


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Game On! Sports Schedule for March 4, 2013
It's a light night in sports.
How light? Well, the most compelling matchup may be in the NBA between the Jazz and Bucks. Both squads are hovering around the eighth spots for the final playoff spots in their respective conferences, which, of course, would earn them the herculean task of trying to knock off the number one seed. That's a different problem for a different day, though, Right now, both teams just want to sneak into the postseason.
Here's a look at the entire sports schedule for tonight. All times Eastern:
New York at Cleveland 7 p.m.
Utah at Milwaukee 8 p.m.
Orlando at New Orleans 8 p.m.
Miami at Minnesota 8 p.m.
Atlanta at Denver 9 p.m.
Charlotte at Portland 10 p.m.
Toronto at Golden State 10:30 p.m.
NCAA Men's Basketball (*Note: Rankings as of press time)
Texas Tech at (6) Kansas 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
Cincinnati at (10) Louisville 7 p.m. (ESPN)
New Jersey at Toronto 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. (NBC Sports Network)
Anaheim at Phoenix 9 p.m.
Nashville at Los Angeles 10:30 p.m.


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Thanks, but no tanks
No nation on earth has an armored vehicle capable of standing up to the U.S. Abrams tank. On conventional battlefields, it is virtually unbeatable. Yet the Army doesn't want any more of the deadly behemoths. It has plenty and, besides, the generals understand they need to put more emphasis on unconventional warfare.
But the Army will be getting $436 million worth of new Abrams tanks, Congress has decreed.
Why? Because producing tanks provides jobs and some lawmakers don't want to have to explain closed armaments factories to their constituents.
"If we had our choice, we would use that money in a different way," Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno told The Associated Press last week.
The Abrams is far from the only case of military spending dictated by politics. Some taxpayers still have not forgotten the hundreds of millions of dollars wasted on designing two engines instead of one for a new jet fighter plane.
Political spending for the military not only wastes taxpayers' dollars, but also diverts resources for more important armed service needs. U.S. Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, would do an enormous service for the military by leading a move to kill the plan to waste $436 million on new tanks.


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Vice President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Arne Duncan are helping launch an awareness campaign aimed at stopping school-based sexual violence.
"Students across the country deserve the safest possible environment in which to learn. That's why we're taking new steps to help our nation's schools, universities and colleges end the cycle of sexual violence on campus," Biden said ahead of the campaign's debut at the University of New Hampshire-Durham on Monday.
Schools will receive letters and brief outlines of their responsibilities under Title IX, which bans sexual discrimination, harassment and violence.
Last year, the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights received 35 complaints of sexual violence, about two dozen of them at the K-12 level. Department data also show that roughly 20 percent of college females will be victims of an attempted or actual sexual assault, as will about 6 percent of undergraduate males. "Every school would like to believe it is immune from sexual violence, but the facts suggest otherwise," said Duncan.
New Hampshire was selected due to its best practices in educating, preventing and responding to sexual assaults, say officials. The university created the "Bringing in the Bystander" program, which teaches passers-by to safely and effectively intervene to stop such attacks. Other universities have since adopted the program. In addition, the school was one of the first to fund an on-campus crisis center for rape and sexual harassment in 1988, said spokesperson Erika Mantz.
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Tom Brady is famous for many things, one being his strict diet, but he gave into peer pressure from Stephen Colbert on Monday night.
Brady previously told New York Magazine in 2016, "I've never eaten a strawberry in my life. I have no desire to do that."
The New England Patriots quarterback stopped by The Late Show on Monday, and told Colbert that despite never eating a strawberry in his life, he hated the smell of the fruit as well.
READ MORE: Stephen Colbert asks 'God' to make Oprah Winfrey run for U.S. president
"That's springtime, Tom," Colbert joked.
"My producer tells me that you said to him, 'I hate strawberries.' You hate strawberries. But you also told New York magazine last year, 'I have never eaten a strawberry in my life.' Which is it, Tom?" he asked. "Do you hate strawberries?"
Colbert then presented Brady with a bowl of strawberries and dared him to take a bite of one. It took some convincing but Brady couldn't turn down Colbert's challenge.
"Not that bad," he said after trying the red fruit for the first time.
"I did it," Brady declared. "Mom, are you proud of me?"
READ MORE: John Oliver warns Meghan Markle about marrying into 'emotionally stunted' royal family
Brady stopped by The Late Show to promote his new book about his holistic lifestyle, The TB12 Method, but he revealed that he's changed his diet drastically from his younger years, which included cheeseburgers and beer regularly.
"You don't drink beer?" Colbert asked as soon as he brought it up.
"Rarely," Brady responded.
Colbert then pulled two glasses of beer out from behind his desk.
"I was a pretty good beer-chugger back in the day," Brady warned Colbert.
You were a pretty good beer-chugger?" Colbert asked.
Brady downed his beer before Colbert finished his.
READ MORE: Stephen Colbert calls Donald Trump a 'racist Rumpelstiltskin'
"That was good," Brady said, smiling. He added, "That was really good!"
Watch Brady on The Late Show in the video above.
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The Texas Education Agency submits a Legislative Appropriations Request to the Legislative Budget Board every two years. The Texas Legislature adopts the state budget that funds state operations.
TEA submitted the following budget request for the 2020-2021 funding cycle:
2020-2021 Legislative Appropriations Request (PDF)
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One-page summaries below provide information about exceptional item requests submitted by TEA for consideration as the 2016-2017 state budget is adopted:
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When reviewing wines for 2 Guys Uncorked, I usually come home from work, pop the designated bottle for that night, grab a nice thin-rimmed glass and fill it up. I make sure it's a big glass of wine because: 1)I am thirsty, and 2)I want to see how the wine changes when it gets warmer and is exposed to air. A glass of wine can change a lot over 30 minutes and I want to be thorough in my review.
This week Ted and I reviewed Pinot Grigios from Italy. My usual review method left me unimpressed… until I came home one hot night, grabbed the bottle from the fridge and took a big swig out of the bottle. Now I get it. Italian Pinot Grigio should be drunk like water: cold and gulped.
Pinot Grigio is not complex, but it's refreshing. It's not elegant, but it's clean and simple. Each bottle that I tried tasted slightly metallic. Like mineral water right from the spigot of a natural spring like Saratoga or Calistoga. There's also some tart lemony and straw flavors. All of these bottles came from the Veneto region of Italy, where Venice is located. It's coastal and cool there, so the wines tend to be lighter, and the food is more seafood oriented, which calls for white wine.
So here's my advice. Check out the 5-day forecast. If it looks like it's going to top 90 degrees, then run down to Trader Joe's or Whole Foods and pick up a couple bottles of Italian Pinot Grigio. When the sun is beating down on you, get some friends together and chug.


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Fall Arts Preview: Outstanding Music, Art, Comedy, Dance in Northern Michigan
You can't be in and around Traverse City, Petoskey or all of Northern Michigan without recognizing that the our options for engaging in arts performances are as diverse, energized and impressive as most places in the country. Here's a peek at what you'll find this fall. Dive in!
The Dennos Museum Center
This multiple-gallery museum and 350-seat Milliken Auditorium on the wooded campus of Northwestern Michigan College act as a one-two punch for the arts and entertainment scene Up North. The Dennos was designed from the get-go to bring exhibits that need the special care—heightened security, temperature control—that only a museum can provide. "You can hang pictures anywhere," executive director Gene Jenneman says. "But how many places will allow you to hang a $26 million Van Gogh?"
The high-caliber enrichment continues in the center's annual performance series, which has evolved over the years to primarily include jazz, blues and, increasingly, world music. "We all know we're living in a global community now," Jenneman says of Dennos's efforts to bring more global sounds to its stage. "We try to bring those first-hand cultural experiences when we can."
Many international touring acts are planned to grace the stage at Milliken Auditorium this season, including Scottish traditional band Tannahill Weavers (Oct. 2) and Chinese acrobatic company Golden Dragon Acrobats (Oct. 22). Other performances include rising jazz vocalist star Somi (Oct. 29), the estrogen-fueled musical revue Four Bitchin Babes (Nov. 12), rapid-fi re tap dance ensemble Rhythmic Circus (Nov. 19) and many more.
On the gallery side, the museum's major exhibition this fall is "Celebrating Women" (Sept. 19–Jan. 2), honoring women's roles, rites of passage and spiritual lives. The exhibit will include works by photojournalist Paola Gianturco and textile designer Anita Mayer, fabric pictures created by Peruvian women's art cooperatives, and special workshops and programming. 231-995-1055, DENNOSMUSEUM.ORG.
Inside Out Gallery
This Warehouse District gallery is the place to go for pop surrealist, low-brow and outsider art installations—but it's also a great venue to catch film nights, festivals, and touring music acts in a wide range of styles, including jazz, blues, folk, Americana and world music.
Upcoming events include an opening by Detroit artist Tony Roko (Sept. 17), folk duo Nervous But Excited (Sept. 24), a Detroit vs. Chicago comedy festival (Oct. 1 and 2), and "Postcard Diaries: The Visual Art of Mark Mothersbaugh," best known from the 70's band DEVO (Oct. 8). The gallery is open to the public during its regular hours Tuesday through Saturday. 231-929-3254, Inside Out Gallery on Facebook.
Old Town Playhouse
An intimate, volunteer-based venue for amateur theater, Old Town Playhouse has been a stalwart in the TC arts scene for more than 40 years. The 2010-2011 season kicks off this month with the energetic musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Sept. 10–Oct. 7). Also in this season's lineup is Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Nov. 5–27), Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, by acclaimed Michigan writer Mitch Albom (Jan. 14–29), the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof (Mar. 4–29) and several others, in addition to original plays and children's theater.
Tickets available online and at the box office, which is open Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and two hours before each performance. 231-947-2210, OLDTOWNPLAYHOUSE.COM.
Traverse Symphony Orchestra
Charismatic, high-energy conductor Kevin Rhodes joined the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in 2002, taking the half-century-old orchestra to new, critically acclaimed heights. Each season, the orchestra presents several classical and pops symphonic programs, featuring renowned guest artists from the national and international stage. First up this fall is "Fantastique!" (Oct. 24), featuring two classical music favorites by composers Hector Berlioz and Paul Dukas. 231-947-7120, TRAVERSESYMPHONY.ORG.
Chamber Music North
"Chamber music is not an acquired taste; it's just that some people, especially younger residents, haven't had much exposure to it," says Debra Fayroian, who founded the presenting organization Chamber Music North in 2007 after leaving her 30-year post as a cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. CMN performances, spotlighting notable musicians and chamber ensembles, is a great way to get acquainted with the rich and beautiful world of chamber music. 231-228-2172,
City Opera House
Downtown Traverse City's grand Victorian performance space has undergone many transitions in its 118-year history, but few as potentially game-changing as its new partnership with Michigan State University's Wharton Center for the Performing Arts. The 2010–2011 Auto-Owners Insurance Performing Arts Series—the City Opera House's first series partnering with Wharton Center—kicks off this September, continuing the opera house's long tradition as a cultural gem in the North.
"The entire season is full of high quality, affordable performing arts entertainment," says board co-chair Sara Harding. "We couldn't be more proud of the offerings and look forward to welcoming the community back to the historic City Opera House."
The line-up this season includes jazz, dance, classical, comedy, a family musical and variety entertainment. A few choice picks? Award-winning vocal jazz group Tierney Sutton Band (Sept. 30), River North Chicago Dance Company: Miles Davis Commission (April 5), Last Comic Standing Live Tour (Nov. 7), and Grammy award-winning all-male chorus Chanticleer (Mar. 4).
One insider tip: Become a series subscriber to get the best seats at low prices, while enjoying priority seating before the general public, ticket discounts, and other perks. 231- 941-8082, CITYOPERAHOUSE.ORG.
Encore Winds Symphony
This 50-person wind ensemble, open to all ages, plays a variety of music—classical, modern compositions, marches, pops, classic American favorites. The group also hosts an annual Young Artist Solo Competition that awards a scholarship to one standout high-school musician. Performances for its 21st season include "Hands Across the Sea" (Oct. 9), "Holiday Classics: Holly & Mistletoe" (Dec. 18), and "Sounds of Freedom" (May 22). (231) 486-7200, ENCOREWINDS.ORG.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
A tucked-away Northwoods creative hub, Interlochen Center for the Arts is known by many for its blockbuster annual summer concert series, but Interlochen continues to offer a killer lineup of art and entertainment even after the summer crowds have gone. A major plus? Off-season audiences mean smaller venues, like Dendrinos Chapel and Corson Auditorium, giving you a decidedly more intimate experience at these top-notch shows. And the average price is yet another bonus—for the fall-winter series, tickets range from $9 to $30 for most events.
This year, the fall-winter season at Interlochen kicks off with a bang on September 30 with all-star singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, followed by the biannual Collage, a popular semi-annual production starring Interlochen Arts Academy students, on October 7 and 8. From there? It's a broad spectrum of slam-dunk entertainment, including Project Trio, an innovative classical music group featuring an Interlochen alumnus on cello (Oct. 21); Benny Green, an exceptional solo pianist (Nov. 4); internationally renowned South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Feb. 20); student productions of Sleeping Beauty (Dec. 10–12), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical (Nov. 19–20, Dec. 3–5), and Beauty and the Beast (May 13–14); and the wildly entertaining World Famous Popvich Comedy Pet Theater (Feb. 17), among many others. Now's the time to get your season tickets; it's not uncommon for shows to sell out. 231-276-7800, INTERLOCHEN.ORG.
Comedy Arts Festival
After the uproariously great time we had at the very first Traverse City Comedy Arts Festival, held last February, we hoped the fest would come back for another run this season. Well, it's official: The second annual Comedy Arts Festival is a go, scheduled for February 10–12, 2011. Last year's shindig, organized by the same folks who turned the TC Film Festival into a wildly successful annual event, was a bright spot during the midwinter doldrums, with big-name comedians, up-and-coming acts, hilarious flicks and sketch comedy. Can't wait for the laughs in store for us this time around. 231-392-1134.
National Writers Series
This year-round book festival is both a literary celebration and a scholarship program for emerging young writers. Founded in 2009 by a group of notable locals—New York Times bestselling author Doug Stanton, journalist Anne Stanton and attorney Grant Parsons—the National Writers Series is dedicated to bringing to life conversations with authors, journalists, and premier storytellers, through monthly up-close-and-personal talks and workshops. Past participants have included literary luminaries like legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw, Wall Street Journal Chicago bureau chief Bryan Gruley, and memoirist Mary Karr. Net proceeds from events are donated to a dedicated scholarship fund for high school students, through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. For information on upcoming guests and events, visit NATIONALWRITERSSERIES.ORG.


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The trade deficit fell more than expected in March as imports recorded their biggest drop since 2009, the latest sign of slowing domestic demand.
The Commerce Department said on Thursday the trade gap narrowed 11.0 percent to $38.8 billion - the second smallest since January 2010.
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February's shortfall on the trade balance was revised to $43.6 billion from the previously reported $43.0 billion.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected the trade deficit to fall to $42.0 billion in March.
In March, the inflation-adjusted trade deficit narrowed to $44.4 billion from $47.8 billion in February. Trade weighed on first-quarter growth, cutting half a percentage point off gross domestic product.
The economy grew at a 2.5 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year and the smaller-than-expected trade gap could cause the government to revise higher this estimate.
The smaller trade gap in February reflected a 2.8 percent fall in imports of goods and services to $223.1 billion.
The percentage drop was the biggest since February 2009. The decline in imports of goods was almost broad based, adding to signs of sluggish domestic demand already flagged by weak retail sales and manufacturing data.
In March, exports of goods and services slipped 0.9 percent to $184.3 billion. Exports have been one of the bright spots in the economy, but are being crimped by a slowing global economy, which is hurting manufacturing.
A recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar, even though the Federal Reserve has firmly remained on its ultra-easy monetary path, is also taking the edge off export growth.
The dollar gained about 1.5 percent on a trade-weighted basis so far this year.
The three-month moving average of the trade deficit, which irons out month-to- month volatility, edged up to $42.3 billion in the three months to March from $42.1 billion in the prior period.
U.S. exports to the 27-nation European Union rose 14.4 percent in March to $22.9 billion. Exports to the EU in the first three months of 2013 were down 8.0 percent compared to the same period in 2012.
Exports to the United Kingdom fell. Exports to China, which have been growing more slowly than in recent years, rose 1.4 percent in March.
China has been one of the fastest growing markets for U.S. goods, and exports to that country were up 4.3 percent for the first three months of 2013.
Imports from China fell 16.5 percent to $27.3 billion in March, pushing down the contentious U.S. trade deficit with China to $17.9 billion, the lowest since March 2010, from $23.4 billion in February.
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SOURCE: Prana Biotechnology
September 07, 2012 10:24 ET
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Sep 7, 2012) - Prana Biotechnology (NASDAQ: PRAN) (ASX: PBT) today announced that Chief Scientific Advisor, Rudy Tanzi, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; and Prana Chairman, R&D Board, Jeffrey Cummings, Director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, will take part in a panel discussion entitled, 'Alzheimer's and Other Issues of Aging' on Sunday, September 9th at the Celebration of Science Conference in Washington, D.C. Freda Lewis-Hall, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Inc. will moderate the panel and George Vradenburg, Chairman and co-founder, USAgainstAlzheimer's will also participate as a panelist.
The session will consider what are the most promising new technologies for fighting Alzheimer's which currently affects more than five million Americans. They will address innovative technologies and what is the best way forward for combating Alzheimer's and other age related diseases. The panel will also discuss what scientific advances will help us realize the potential of longevity.
The Celebration of Science will gather over 1,000 leaders from the scientific, government, industry, philanthropic and academic communities to honor the tremendous accomplishments of science so far and to reaffirm the commitment to imagine what's possible for the future.
About Prana Biotechnology Limited
Prana Biotechnology was established to commercialize research into age-related neurodegenerative disorders. The Company was incorporated in 1997 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in March 2000 and listed on NASDAQ in September 2002. Researchers at prominent international institutions including The University of Melbourne, The Mental Health Research Institute (Melbourne) and Massachusetts General Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, contributed to the discovery of Prana's technology.
For further information please visit the Company's web site at www.pranabio.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company has tried to identify such forward-looking statements by use of such words as "expects," "intends," "hopes," "anticipates," "believes," "could," "may," "evidences" and "estimates," and other similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to any statements relating to the Company's drug development program, including, but not limited to the initiation, progress and outcomes of clinical trials of the Company's drug development program, including, but not limited to, PBT2, and any other statements that are not historical facts. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties relating to the difficulties or delays in financing, development, testing, regulatory approval, production and marketing of the Company's drug components, including, but not limited to, PBT2, the ability of the Company to procure additional future sources of financing, unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of the Company's drug compounds, including, but not limited to, PBT2, that could slow or prevent products coming to market, the uncertainty of patent protection for the Company's intellectual property or trade secrets, including, but not limited to, the intellectual property relating to PBT2, and other risks detailed from time to time in the filings the Company makes with Securities and Exchange Commission including its annual reports on Form 20-F and its reports on Form 6-K. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various factions including those risks and uncertainties mentioned or referred to in this press release. Accordingly, you should not rely on those forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual future results.
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Lacker joined the Richmond Fed in 1989, after serving on the faculty of the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. He was named director of research at the Bank in 1999. Lacker holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Wisconsin. He was born in Lexington, Ky., in 1955.
Broaddus was director of research for the Richmond Fed when he was named president. He had worked for more than two decades in the Bank's research department, serving as assistant vice president and vice president before being named director. While at the Bank, Broaddus earned masters and doctorate degrees in economics. He was born in Richmond in 1939.
Black joined the Richmond Fed after earning bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in economics and worked as an economist for the Bank. Over the course of two decades, he served as assistant vice president, vice president and first vice president before being named president, a post he held for another two decades. With the exception of two years when he worked in business and as a college professor, Black spent his whole career at the Richmond Fed. He was born in Hickman, Ky., in 1927.
Helfin was an attorney when he joined the Richmond Fed, having worked for a Richmond law firm. At the Fed, he served in several positions on the legal staff, including general counsel, before being named first vice president and then president. A native of Fredericksburg, Va., Helfin left the Fed for three years during World War II to serve in the U.S. Navy. He was born in 1912 and died in 1973.
Wayne's career in banking began at age 15 as a runner and included being a bookkeeper, teller and cashier, as well as serving as chief examiner for South Carolina's Board of Bank Control. At the Richmond Fed, Wayne was an officer in examinations and public information, served temporarily as acting director of examinations for the Federal Reserve System and returned to Richmond to be first vice president and president. He was born in Eau Claire, S.C., in 1903 and died in 1990.
Leach worked for the Richmond Fed for 40 years, starting as a clerk and then an auditor. He was selected to lead the organization of the Bank's Charlotte office and served as its first manager. Later, he managed the Baltimore officer before returning to Richmond to become president. Prior to joining the Fed, Leach worked as a certified public accountant and bookkeeper. Leach was born in Richmond in 1894 and died in 1971.
Seay was the first chief executive of the Richmond Fed and the only one designated as "governor." After a career in banking and insurance, and several years as a stock broker, Seay turned to writing about banking and currency reform. He presented a brief outlining the case for Richmond to become the home of a Federal Reserve Bank to the Reserve Bank Organization Committee. As governor, he participated during World War I in the conference that developed the Liberty Loan program. Seay, a native of Petersburg, Va., was born in 1862 and died in 1952.


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Twenty-Six Percent of U.S. Consumers Trust Organic Food Labels
Source: Sustainable Food News
A "lack of faith" in organic claims has resulted in just 26 percent of U.S. consumers saying they trust organic food labels, according to a new report by market research firm Mintel Group Ltd.
The report, "The Natural/Organic Food Shopper - US," indicates that authenticity and price are purchase deterrents, even among organic shoppers. For example consumers identify natural claims with the term "simple," while organic is associated more with "expensive."
"Certain consumer demographics are embracing the organic claim on foods and beverages, but this is found significantly more in younger consumers and parents," said Billy Roberts, Mintel senior analyst for food and drink. "Other consumers appear to lack trust in the organic label, and the lack of a uniform regulatory definition for 'natural' in most foods could negatively impact consumer regard for the term going forward."
The report also indicated other factors that are ganging up to thwart growth in the organic category:
- organics are failing to leverage its healthier perception
- organic transitional could "water down" organic
Organics too expensive
The report found that 62 percent of U.S. consumers would purchase more organic foods if they were less expensive.
Just 21 percent of consumers agree that organic foods are worth the extra cost, and only 39 percent of U.S. consumers whose food purchases are at least half organic believe they are worth the extra cost.
Price remains paramount among organic barriers for lower-income households in particular, as they are twice as likely to be buying less organics.
Organics not highly regulated
The organic label is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but only 13 percent of U.S. consumers believe it, Mintel's research found.
"Organic, while relatively clearly defined from a regulatory standpoint, appears largely misunderstood by consumers, suggesting brands could benefit from increasing awareness of exactly what the organic label represents and the strict requirements in attaining the claim," Mintel said.
How healthy are organics?
About one-third of U.S. consumers say they would be motivated to purchase more organic foods if they were proven to be healthier and stayed fresher longer, the report said.
"While consumers overall may be unaware of organics' traits or the precise benefits of eating organically, the products do enjoy a positive reputation and generally appear to make consumers feel good about their purchase, even if it comes at a higher cost," said Roberts.
The report said that just 28 percent of U.S. consumers overall report buying "natural/organic products" because they know these products are better for them.
Organic purchasing trends
The report showed that 57 percent of U.S. consumers said they are buying the same amount of organic foods today as they did in 2016, and 34 percent are buying more organic foods in 2017 than a year ago. Nearly a third of U.S. consumers say half or more of the groceries they buy are organic.
Half of U.S. consumers say they are most likely to purchase organic fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, compared to other food categories like meats/poultry/seafood (41 percent), juice (39 percent) and dairy/milk/yogurt (38 percent).
29 percent of U.S. consumers say they do not typically buy food and drink with an organic or natural claim, these products are finding their place in shopping carts across the country.
"The fact that consumers are more likely to seek organic fresh produce items not only speaks to the lack of organic options in certain segments, but also to the notion that organic claims simply resonate in some categories more so than in others. Our research shows that organic brands appeal to younger consumers, but there is significant effort required to persuade older generations of the value of organic or natural claims. This indicates that if organic brands can reassure consumers that organic foods are indeed living up to their claims, whether through on-pack messaging or marketing campaigns, it could be a boon to the category," said Roberts.
Nat'l brand vs. private label
The report also said that, for many, brand name outweighs an organic label as just 14 percent of U.S. consumers agree that an organic claim is more important than a specific brand.
"More affordable organic options would do well with consumers and more private-label options are emerging that could help push prices down," Roberts said. "While consumers pay attention to brand names, in their eyes, there is little difference between national brand and store-brand organic options. As such, a considerable price difference could compel consumers to turn away from national brands in favor of a comparable option with an organic claim."
The report said 27 percent of Americans overall agree they would purchase more organic foods if there were more organic options from major brands. Meanwhile, 13 percent of those who purchase organic foods shop through online channels, including both delivery and in-store pickup.
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California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and the Organic Produce Network (OPN) will honor long-time organic grower Thaddeus Barsotti of Farm Fresh To You as the recipient of the Organic Grower Summit's Grower of the Year. Barsotti was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production and organic industry leadership and innovation.Read More
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While sales of beer and wine have remained flat the past two years, consumer interest and changing buying behavior are paving the way for a boom in organic beer and wine production. Exploring the opportunities for adult organic beverages will be the focus of an educational session, "Giving Organic Beverages a Shot" at the second annual Organic Summit next month in Monterey, CA.Read More
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Do Organic and Natural Mean the Same?
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The second of six educational sessions finalized for the 2018 Organic Grower Summit will focus on managing the challenges of plant health in organic production systems. "Managing Organic Production Systems to Promote Plant Health" will feature organic industry experts in plant health offering a deep dive discussion on maintaining plant health without the use of synthetic inputs to enhance plant nutrition or control pests and disease.Read More
Organic Grower Summit Announces Education Session: Safeguarding the Organic Brand
The first of six educational sessions finalized for the 2018 Organic Grower Summit will focus on the work needed to protect the organic brand and uphold consumer trust for all certified organic food products. "Safeguarding the Organic Brand" will feature leaders from organic industry compliance, research and regulation agencies and offer a deep dive discussion into what the organic industry is doing to maintain organic integrity, as well as what the future holds for the organic label.Read More
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As one of the largest retailers of organic food sales in the United States, Costco announced their commitment to participating in the second annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) this coming December 12-13, in Monterey, CA. Costco, with annual fresh produce sales of $4 billion, will sponsor two half-day events providing certified organic farmers and growers the opportunity to meet with Costco buyers.Read More
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Exhibitor Registration Now Open for Organic Grower Summit 2018
Exhibitor booth registration is now open for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS), slated for December 12-13, 2018, in Monterey, California. Organic supply chain partners and service providers are encouraged to sign up for a booth at the second annual OGS, which features two days of information, education, and networking opportunities with organic growers.Read More
Save the Date: Second Annual Organic Grower Summit Coming to Monterey, December 12-13, 2018
The Organic Produce Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) are again teaming up to host the second annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS) on December 12 -13, 2018 at the renovated Monterey Convention Center in downtown Monterey, CA.Read More
Albertsons' Geoff White, O Organic Brand President, Confirmed as Keynote Speaker at OPS 2018
Geoff White, President of Albertson's Own Brands, including the bestselling O organic brand, has been announced as the third keynote presenter at the Organic Produce Summit 2018, this coming July in Monterey, CA.Read More
Campbell Fresh President and Best-Selling Author Confirmed as Keynote Speakers at Organic Produce Summit
The president of one of the worlds most recognized consumer fresh brands and a thought-provoking best-selling author have been confirmed as keynote presenters at Organic Produce Summit 2018, this coming July in Monterey, CA.Read More
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Attendee Registration For Organic Produce Summit 2018 Opens Today
Monterey, CA (January 8, 2018) - General attendee registration for the third annual Organic Produce Summit will open on Monday, January 8 on the OPS website (www.organicproducesummit.com). Special "Early Bird" pricing is available during the month of January for the only event dedicated exclusively to bringing together organic fresh produce growers, shippers and processors with retailers and buying organizations across North America.Read More
Sold Out Organic Grower Summit Extols the Importance of Keeping the Organic Brand Strong
Monterey, CA (December 18, 2017) — Underscoring the vibrancy of opportunities in organic produce, the first ever Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by CCOF and the Organic Produce Network (OPN), was an energetic, sold-out event with more than 800 attendees. Growers large and small joined other organic industry leaders and entrepreneurs in underscoring the need for strong, well-enforced standards as essential to the continued growth of consumer demand for fresh organic products.Read More
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Top $1 Billion in Q3
Salinas, CA (November 8, 2017) - Organic fresh produce sales reached $1.16 billion for the third quarter of 2017, an eight percent increase in dollars and 10 percent rise in volume from the previous year, according to the Organic Produce Network (OPN).
Partnering with Nielsen, OPN's review of third quarter organic fresh produce sales at retail stores across the country shows dollar sales of organic fresh vegetables were $576 million while organic fresh fruit sales were $408 million. The remaining time $173 million organic fresh sales are "other produce items", which includes organic herbs/seasonings, beverages and dressings. Collectively, organic fresh fruits and vegetables represented 10.2 percent of all produce dollars at the end of the third quarter.Read More
Sun Basket COO Don Barnett to keynote at OGS; Event nearly sold-out, with limited attendee registration still available.
Monterey, CA (October 31, 2017) - Sun Basket COO Don Barnett has been confirmed as the final keynote presenter at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, CA. Sun Basket is a leading nationwide delivery service that provides recipes and pre-portioned organic ingredients for home-cooked meals. Barnett has over 25 years of fresh produce experience and was previously the co-founder/partner and CFO of NewStar Fresh Foods, Organicgirl Produce, and Pessagno Winery.Read More
Planning Underway for Educational Sessions at the Organic Grower Summit 2017
Salinas, CA (May 30, 2017) - Panels at the inaugural Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will include a range of topics designed to inform and engage organic growers, farmers and producers, and their service and supply chain partners. Farm soil management, environmentally sustainable packaging, advances in agricultural technology and discussion with elected state and federal officials on key issues facing agriculture are among topics that will be addressed by an illustrious line of speakers at OGS, December 13-14 in Monterey, CARead More
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Educational Sessions Finalized for Organic Grower Summit; Keynotes to Feature Grower Roundtable
Monterey, CA (October 4, 2017) - The Organic Grower Summit (OGS) has finalized the educational component of its inaugural event, with a series of inspiring and engaging sessions focused on the production side of organic fresh produce. Additionally, a Grower Roundtable will be one of three keynote presentations, rounding out an impactful and insightful exchange of ideas and information between OGS attendees.Read More
Opportunity to Connect with Organic Producers at Organic Grower Summit 2017
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New Organic Produce Network (OPN) to Start Connecting the Organic Fresh Produce Industry in 2017
Salinas, CA – (January 8, 2017) –Responding to double-digit growth in the fastest growing retail food category, a pair of produce industry veterans have announced the formation of a new company to connect facets of the organic produce community through education, information and live events.
Matt Seeley, former vice president of marketing for The Nunes Company, and Tonya Antle, former vice president of organic sales for Earthbound Farm have teamed to develop The Organic Produce Network (OPN).
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Organic Grower Summit Coming to Monterey
Monterey, CA (March 1st, 2017) — The Organic Produce Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) are teaming up to host the first-ever Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, California on December 13 -14, 2017.
The OGS will bring together the entire organic production chain as well as service and supply partners at one informative event. Organic growers, producers and handlers from fresh produce, dairy, meat and grain sectors will have the opportunity to network and learn with suppliers, service providers, packaging and technology companies, equipment manufacturers and other companies critical to their success.
"CCOF growers look forward to this rare opportunity to network with each other and with other organic sector leaders and innovators," says CCOF CEO Cathy Calfo, "Growers are key to meeting the demand for organic products and grower-driven events like this summit are important to their success."Read More
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Southwest Louisiana farmers who are looking for an alternative crop should consider growing sugarcane to meet the increasing demand created by the syrup mill at Lacassine, La.
That was the message at a recent sugarcane and ethanol forum held in Lake Charles, La., by the LSU AgCenter.
Willie Danos, president of the Lake Charles Sugarcane Cooperative, said the current acreage in the area is only 8,000, but the goal for the mill is 30,000 acres of cane.
Danos also said an ethanol plant will be built next to the syrup mill within two years, and that will give the Colombian corporation running the mill the extra flexibility of producing the fuel supplement or syrup that is converted into sugar at a plant near Jeanerette, La.
"We are committed to this project," he told a group of farmers and agricultural consultants. "I have 10 years invested, and I'm putting everything into it to make it work."
Danos said many southwestern Louisiana sugarcane growers previously grew rice, and one had never farmed before.
"It's an opportunity to get started in agriculture," he said.
Danos also said farmers would not have to plant all their acreage in sugarcane but that they could start with a portion of their fields and gradually increase the amount.
The Lake Charles Cane LLC will provide custom services, such as planting and harvesting, which reduces the most expensive labor and equipment expenses, he said.
Danos said doubts have shadowed the Lacassine facility, "but we've been persistent." He said the first years have been plagued with drought, low prices and transportation problems.
At one point, sugarcane acreage in the area topped 16,000, he said, but that declined after a price drop.
Completion of the mill was delayed by hurricanes in 2005, so it did not start processing sugarcane until the fall of 2006. But Danos said once the mill started running, it was a race to keep up with the demand for feedstock. Harvesting continued 24 hours a day, Danos said, but "we couldn't bring in enough cane."
Two freezes in early December caused the sugar content in the cane to drop, he said, and processing stopped on Dec. 29.
Jerry Whatley, LSU AgCenter county agent in Calcasieu Parish, said the potential exists to make money from sugarcane. When rainfall has been adequate, yields have been respectable, he said.
During the meeting, LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry gave an overview of a budget that shows what growers could expect to spend on converting land to grow sugarcane.
Cathy Denison-Wicke of the Louisiana Business Grant and Loan Program also told producers they could receive grants or interest-free loans to help them recover from Hurricane Rita. She said seafood producers also are eligible for the program offered by the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
Farming operations usually aren't eligible for many government business loan or grant programs, but this is open to all agricultural producers, she said.
The state has $100 million to fund grants — although no grant can exceed $20,000 — and $38 million for no-interest loans with a maximum of $250,000 per applicant.
For more information on the program, visit the Web site at http://led.louisiana.gov/business-recovery-grant-and-loan-program.aspx.


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Main Beach Saturday Funsail (7-15 years old)
Southport Yacht Club
Saturday, 13 January 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (AEST)
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Main Beach Saturday Funsail
Sailing Lesson for Kids Aged 7 to 15
Great Day out on the water!
Round the Young 'Uns Up for an Adventure Out on the Water! Your Kids Will Have a Blast Learning About the Basics of Sailing on a Dinghy Guided by an Experienced Instructor! All Equipment Provided! Fun New Activity to Keep the Kids Occupied.
Our Funsail lessons are a great way to introduce the kids from ages 7-15 to the great sport of sailing! Absolutely no experience is required, the kids will be taught the basics of sailing so that they are able to operate the boat out on the water.
The boats used are our X3's and we allocate anywhere between 2-4 kids per boat depending on weather conditions and every individual's skills to ensure maximum enjoyment out on the water.
We also have our Waterfront Restaurant, so while your kids sail, you can enjoy breakfast or a great cup of coffee!
What to do on the Day:
- Arrive at the club 15 minutes before the start of the lesson to sign the kids on at Reception
- Safety briefing starts at 9am sharp to maximise their time on the water
-Bring hat, sunscreen, waterbottle, towel, protective footwear (essential) and a change of clothes.
- Sign the kids Off at the end of every lesson
- $20 per lesson per child or
- $69 per child for a 5 lesson pass
What's the next step?
If your kids love it and want to progress forward, ask one of out instructors and they will be able to direct your kids on the right pathway to further improve their sailing!
We look forward to seeing you all out on the water!
Southport Yacht Club
Please do not hesitate to contact the Sailing Office should you have any enquiries 07- 5537 7030.
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Southport Yacht Club - Main Beach
1 Macarthur Parade
Main Beach,
Saturday, 13 January 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (AEST)
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What did I find???? MG42
Talking about MG42 Front Sight areas. Which is German and which is yugo??
Which is which??
Do to a Great study which I'll add the link to Sunday night.
Link to the Great Christian Kada Study
We can tell the difference between which company made the receiver by studying the Front Sight area. Important well yes and no. My MG42 shoots great I don't care if the front end is "Ford" the middle "Chevy" and the rear is yugo. Ok this is not for you.
Yes, I want a full German MG42 not some "Frankenstein" put together that is said to be all German. Knowing this information is important to you then. Of course most of ours are put together from receiver parts.
Myself I would like all of the parts to have been made by the same company and then have the correct parts in it. That's me of course.
Well on with the pics and Questions.
There are 4 different Front Sight areas in the study. I'm adding one, #5.
1st "double U"
2nd "long step"
3rd "short step"
4th "yugo"
5th "post war mg3"
Take a guess which 3 are German, WW2??
Now lets try to match them up with the pics and then look for the yugo one. Then #5 post war mg3
A. ---- answer ----- 5th "post war mg3" German post war
B. ---- answer ----- 2nd "long step" German WW2
Yes those are cotter pins someday I'll finish it, till then I'll just enjoy it as is.
C. ---- answer ----- 1st "double U" German WW2
D. ---- answer ----- 3rd "short step" German WW2
E. ---- answer ----- 4th "yugo"
Bonus Time: in this pic you see a barrel gate door. Whats above it and Why and Was this done to every receiver from that company???? ---- answer ----- A folded piece of metal that was install to keep the rear sight pin in. Seems it was only done for a brief period at only one factory
Bonus Time Extra Points: in these 2 pics you see two different front ends. In the crimped area which one would you call "with holes" and which "no holes"
Little Gun Porn. I still need to adjust it and then go shoot it. Can't wait.
Left yugo "no holes" right "with holes"
Left "no holes" "long step" right "holes" "double U"
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BossMan needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 94 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
We are a software development company which distributes technology over the internet. We specialize in process automation tools. The core of our technology is a platform that allows organizations to efficiently trade goods and services with their partners.
- We are looking for an modern, clean, fresh and dynamic WEB 2.0 logo.
- It should be technology driven with a strong corporate focus symbolizing our ability to automate communication between two parties.
- We would like to see a screen and a printable version through different backgrounds as well as a black and white style.
- The logo should be vector-based in .AI format (we need the source files and fonts).
The logo should be vector-based in .AI format (we need the source files and fonts).
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