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A passionate photographer, Lea Ravitz lives just a hop, skip and train ride from New York City in New Jersey. She works strictly in digital format and photographs both in color and black and white. Lea has won numerous local awards and is active in her local photography club. Her enjoyment of photography also includes post-processing, manipulation, and experimentation with digital software. Visit her website www.learavitzphotography.com to enjoy more of her work.
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Aluminium price slips on US, China dataPUBLISHED: 29 Apr 2013 16:06:00 | UPDATED: 30 Apr 2013 15:50:44PUBLISHED: 29 Apr 2013 PRINT EDITION: 30 Apr 2013
An oversupply of aluminium in China is overwhelming positive demand factors, says broker CIMB. Photo: Jessica Shapiro
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Aluminium prices fell last week after weaker than expected US economic data and news of softer profit growth for Chinese industrial companies.
LME aluminium for three-month delivery on Friday fell 3.25 per cent to $US1878 a metric tonne. The price has plunged 9.4 per cent since the start of the year.
National Australia Bank economist James Glenn said weaker than expected first-quarter US gross domestic product figures and softer growth in Chinese industrial companies' profits in March underpinned the recent price decline. Chinese companies' net income softened to 5.3 per cent in March, down from 17.2 per cent in January and February.
Expectations of a bounce in China's growth were overplayed, Mr Glenn said, and moves by the Chinese government to cool its overheated property sector by clamping down on speculative demand was also contributing to negative sentiment. "Less investment-driven growth suggests less commodity-intensive growth and this is weighing on the market," Mr Glenn said.
There were also structural changes in aluminium markets with the replacement of high-cost producers with lower cost producers, keeping prices down.
"Prices are at a level where many producers will struggle to run a profit. We are reaching a resistance point and that will limit the downside," he said.
The aluminium market is characterised by record exchange inventories locked up in financing deals that are being fuelled by low rates, he said.
CIMB head of commodity strategy Daniel Hynes said there was about 5 million tonnes of aluminium in industry stockpiles, but about a half to two-thirds of that was believed to be held by these inventory financing deals.
The broker maintains a "neutral" short-term outlook for aluminium prices but a bearish outlook in the long term. Prices would remain range-bound because of over-capacity in the market, large inventory overhangs and a high-cost structure that could quickly re-balance the market, Mr Hynes said.
"The market has been made artificially tight because these inventories are not available to the market," Mr Hynes said. "On a total industry basis, the price looks overvalued compared to the inventory position.
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By BRETT WILKISON
Sonoma County government's largest group of rank-and-file public safety workers narrowly approved a proposed labor contract Monday, voting 143 to 117 in favor of the tentative agreement.
The deal covers the 470-member Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association, representing correctional deputies and counselors, probation officers, park rangers, emergency dispatchers, fire inspectors and some investigative posts.
It does not include deputy sheriffs or managers.
It offers some short-term salary savings for taxpayers while seeking to curb rising employee pension costs. In exchange, employees are set to receive salary boosts, starting in late 2014 and extending through late 2015, totaling 3 percent.
The county also is set to contribute more to employee health care costs through a new set of payments into health reimbursement accounts.
The deal, which extends to December 2015, is the first reached with rank-and-file public safety workers under the county's recent bid to curb pension costs and reduce total employee compensation.
Projected taxpayer savings from the agreement have not been disclosed because county officials said they did not want to interfere with the group's vote. Generally, the county has sought a permanent 3 percent reduction in compensation from rank-and-file workers.
County personnel officials said they would make a summary of the deal available this week in advance of the Board of Supervisors ratification vote Tuesday.
Kimber Williams, president of the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association, announced the voting results Tuesday in an email to members and the county. The two sides began negotiation in July and the group's previous contract expired in November.
Williams did not respond to calls requesting comment Tuesday.
Fish would love to end all unions.
Probably a corprate manager, or gov't manager.
County Worker-I don't hate the other county unions-we're all in this together. However, as with the city, it seems that the safety unions tend to get what they want. SEIU is forced to go first in the negotiation process probably because there are more SEIU employees in the county than other union membership. Because of this SEIU members tend to get the worst contract-for instance all SEIU supervisors have lost all their deferred comp while management and the BOS are keeping some of theirs (after renegging on the letter of intent in August that said they would give it ALL up). This is a THIRD RETIREMENT FOR THEM.
I still believe that management and the BOS should go first to show that they are indeed willing to sacrifice equally. We also have to remember that the county has been ADDING new management in a county where the ratio of management to staff is incredibly small-early in 2012 it was 1:5.73. It's likely smaller now with all the managers being added to various depts.
The tremendous increase in health care costs have hit SEIU families really hard since they tend to be the lowest paid in the county. Many have dropped their family members off their county paid insurance insurance. Meanwhile the county has this drive to bring healthcare to all residents of Sonoma county, except their own lower income employees. Seems very two faced to me.
End all unions.
Accepted Birdy,
Please dont fall for the jealous hype here and throw all the OTHER unions under the umbrella of management and huge slaries and pensions. All the others are front line staff as well as SEIU. Just as hated, but what the heck, haters gonna hate.
Good luck with that Follower.
County worker-all county employees lost on their health equally but families were especially hit hard. The COUNTY PAID deferred comp has to end for all county employees including BOS. It is a third retirement for management & the BOS who are still keeping some of theirs when they said they'd give it all up in their letter of intent to SEIU in August 2012. SEIU supervisors voluntarily gave up theirs.
If I was incorrect on the 3% I apologize. But the management, unrepresented and BOS all got 3% in 2008 and my understanding is that ESC also got 3%. So far, they are keeping it but ESC is under contract negotiations.
It's time for the voters to "ratify" a BAN on Public Employee Unions.
You are incorrect birdy. That group did not get 3% in 2008. They were imposed on in 2007 and 2008. They were given 3/4 of a percent in 2007 when they lost $900 a month to increased medical.
Just a little negotiation fact, ALL of the contract expires and will be negotiated again at the end, not just the defered comp.
Where are the details? Has anyone compared this contract to the one the BOS foisted on the SEIU employees?
My understanding is that this group got a 3% raise in 2008 that SEIU employees did not get. Now they are getting the same 3% SEIU will get later in this current contract. By my math, they're ahead by 3%.
Again, I believe that the BOS and management's contracts should be first as examples. Also, please note that the deferred comp being cut is only for this current contract. The public needs to watch very carefully that it isn't reimplemented in the NEXT contract because that's what this BOS does.


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Noing Apple, the price will be much higher than would it would just using exchange rate. Like a Apple TV costs $99 in the US and $119 in Canada when our dollars are on parody
Well just do the math and see theREAL price for 'subsidised' iDevices. Ppl are sometimes so naive!
I am stunned when I see comments like that it will cost £200... or when at&t customers comments saying that ip4 was only $199 and the (i.e.) vapor 4 case was half of the phone price... and at the same time comparing it to the apple store prices... People are very naive...
I think you're the naive one
Orange currently sell iPad sim only contracts at £15 a month for 3gb download. If we take that figure and times by 24 months and add £200 for base model iPad total £560 which is £61 more than from apple without contract. I think couldbe great deal
£200 for the iPad and £10 a month wouldn't be a bad idea. You could probably sell the iPad for a profit and then use the sim in the iPad 2 when it's launched.


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Lets see your new build, ride photo's, collection etc...etc... B)
This is the Mongrel. You can see what it was, and is, I think. It was really fun with these original orange Manitou forks, but the front was just too low with drops, so I had to rigidize it...
It's a bit like being the passenger in a pink Golf convertible with Shaggy blaring out but I love it.
Specialized Racer (with gaudy team colours)
Frame: S-WORKS E5 SLR (aluminum)
Forks: time millenium (carbon fibre)
Gears & brakes: 105
Wheels: Mavic open pro (700c)
Tyres: Michelin
Fsa 54 tooth aero chainring and gold kcnc chain...looks like mine!
not all carbon is the same.
Fsa 54 tooth aero chainring and gold kcnc chain...looks like mine!
Mines a 55T!!! with an 11/21 9spd cassette. My coach completely changed my position yesterday compared to what you see in the photos, absolutely flew at Castle Combe today!!
Look at that carbon kit!
Love a bit of bling and it also brings the weight down, all in weight is about 16lbs - not bad for an aluminium framed tt bike
It's a bit like being the passenger in a pink Golf convertible with Shaggy blaring out but I love it.
better get yourself some denim print lycra to go with that bad boy
My new winter hack bike, finished just in time for May day Bank Holiday...
Its a Steel Lemond that got the pound shop respray treatment and my old Brooks Colt along with some Brooks bar tape. That along with some bits and bobs from the spares box and the wheels n groupset of a £100 ebay bike and I'm really pleased with the result.
Seeing that Brooks saddle made me think of mine - a Swallow that I got for Christmas from my wife. On my lovely 653 Dave Lloyd with 1990 7400 Dura-Ace. Need a new pair of wheels, though.
Nice bike Nick -the only grip I have with mine is that despite having mudguard eyes there's precious little room to squeeze the mudguards under the brake bridge. The result is that I have an annoying ligth tyre rub at the moment when I get out of the saddle.
i've got these on my genesis hatter and they work a treat:
Cheers for the tip Dave - I wish I'd seen them before I purchased the ones I have (http://road.cc/content/review/2716-tortec-reflector-mudguards). The tortec's are great quality though.
The tyres I have on are 25's on at the moment so I'm going to switch the rear (as thats where the problem is) to 23's and hope that solves the problem. Otherwise I may have to take the hit and buy the Giant 'guards.
Recently finished this, a Titus Oseo - don't expect to see another really. Campag centaur kit and since fitted Pro-Lite Bracciano wheels reviewed on here that I got half price after somebody posted:
the old orbit tourer got trackended some years ago, then a few months ago it got the pound shop respray job and a new name...(still a fixed commuter though)
new pictures -
Orbea now has titanium machined brakes, jagwire cables, fsa carbon cranks and SRAM s80 wheels
Felt is in winter guise with shimano r30 wheels (rear recently replaced as it was knackered by a pothole) - sadly I cant fit mudguards
not all carbon is the same.
my new Ribble Gran Fondo, bought the frameset and transferred all the bits over from my Schwinn. Did treat myself to a new saddle as well
very nice stu, the frame does seem to be a very good buy
not all carbon is the same.
hey stuke, how did you find the 'ribble' service, they always seem to get bad reviews on certain forums..
hey stuke, how did you find the 'ribble' service, they always seem to get bad reviews on certain forums..
Yeah I'd read those reviews - I bought a Ribble winter trainer/audax frame and fork for my commute a couple of months ago and had no problems whatsoever so I was happy to use them again. I forgot to order the headset for the Gran Fondo and emailed them to find out which one I needed (its 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 headtube) and they replied within 20 minutes with a link to the headset. no complaints from this end , their prices are pretty competeitive to.
very nice stu, the frame does seem to be a very good buy
cheers Jon. rode it for the first time yesterday and really impressed.
The Ribble Gran Fondo has had a few upgrades, new wheels and tyres plus new Centaur shifters and front mech. Also treated myself to a new fixie for the commute, Genesis Flyer - so much fun
Here is my Olmo Equipe ridden to glory on the Sunday Munch Sportive this year
And my Orange P7 after riding the Twrch trail at Cwmcarn.
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An analytical framework for soil degradation, farming practices, institutions and policy responses
AbstractThere is a lack of knowledge about the effectiveness and efficiency of soil conservation policies in agriculture and little understanding of how policy measures should be designed to encourage farmers to adopt soil conservation practices. This paper analyzes institutional settings surrounding agricultural soil management in ten European countries based on the Institutions of Sustainability framework. This framework considers the interdependencies between ecological and social systems, taking into account environmental conditions, farming practices impacting on soil conservation, different types of actors, policies, institutions and governance structures. The purpose of this paper is to describe the analytical framework and the methodology that all case studies are based on, present and discuss compared findings, outline implications for successful soil conservation policy, and draw conclusions on the methodological approach. The case studies focused on the main soil degradation types occurring across Europe which are addressed by a broad range of mandatory and incentive policies. The findings highlight the following issues: i) the need to design policies that target the locally most common soil threats and processes in the light of agricultural management; ii) the need to take farming management constraints into consideration, (iii) the need for good communication and cooperation both between agricultural and environmental authorities as well as between governmental and non-governmental stakeholders; iv) the necessary mix of mandatory and incentive instruments; and v) the need for data and monitoring systems allowing the evaluation of the effectiveness of policies and soil conservation practices.
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Ad of the Week: Pabst's Racial Problem
Ad of the Week: That's Some Party
A couple of years ago, I talked to Robert Klara, a writer for Adweek.com, about old bourbon advertising, and the shifting perceptions of bourbon over the generations. I enjoyed our telephone conversation, and I appreciated that Klara made me look smart in the subsequent article. I've followed his work on and off since then, and so when I saw AdWeek's insightful and intelligent look at the subtle history of gay themes in advertising, I was unsurprised to see that Mr. Klara had written it.
Klara describes how, in much of the advertising from the middle of the previous century, gay themes are subtext; they're closeted, if you will, obvious to a gay consumer, but easy to overlook by straight ones — and, more to the point, by straight executives at the brands in question.
"It's all in the eye of the beholder," says Bruce H. Joffe, professor of communications at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Va., and author of A Hint of Homosexuality?: "Gay" and Homoerotic Imagery in American Print Advertising. "A straight person who looked at these ads in Time or Life magazines would just turn the page and not think anything, but someone with a gay sensitivity would say, 'Oh my God, look at that!'"
Here's an example, not mentioned in the Adweek.com article, but culled from own collection of booze ads. This is for Hiram Walker ran in the June 27, 1938, issue of LIFE:
The fellow in the blue smoking jacket and ascot seems to be taking in the view, yes?
All the Boys Think She's a Spy
Whatever you might think of Edward Snowden, you can keep to yourself; this is a booze blog, after all. But in reading a recent New York Times story about his flight from Hong Kong, I found a funny tidbit.
You see, when a group of lawyers arrived to advise Snowden in Hong Kong, he asked them to stash their phones in the refrigerator. According to Adam Harvey, a designer specializing in countersurveillance, it seems that the materials in the fridge walls serve as a Faraday cage, a space that can disrupt radio communication.
For the drinker with something to hide, however, there's a better solution:
Another household object that functions similarly, Mr. Harvey has learned through his research into cellphone data transmission, is a stainless steel martini shaker.
"It's a perfect Faraday cage – it will block all radio signals unless you decide you need to pour yourself a martini," he said. Although this sounds like a plot point in a James Bond movie, Mr. Harvey has actually done extensive tests on the shaker in the process of developing a surveillance-blocking cellphone case called the OFF Pocket.
Now that's cool. Most of serious cocktail geeks probably have four of those damn, otherwise-useless things cluttering our barware. At least they're useful for something.
Death to Google Reader
Y'know, for a couple of years now, I've been increasingly dissatisfied with Google Reader. It seemed clunky, visually unappealing, and in sore need of a redesign and an upgrade. I kept wondering why Google didn't invest any resources in updating it.
Well, a few months ago, we learned why, when Google announced it would be shutting down Reader, as of July 1 of this year.
Hey, July 1 is moving very quickly in our direction, so if you're a Reader junkie, and you haven't made plans to switch, now's the time. I'd hate to lose any readers of ADoB or my work on Drinks, just because Google's giving up on Reader.
I am one of the millions — yes, millions — who've switched to Feedly. Migrating your full Reader feedlist is eeeeeeeeeasy. Go to cloud.feedly.com to get started.
I don't have any financial interest in Feedly or anything. I simply like and recommend the service. The nice thing is, they opened their API to other developers. I happen to like Feedly's web interface, but I'm no fan of their iOS app. No problem. Feedly's API powers Newsify, which I use on my phone. My feeds stay synced between services, no problem.
Trust me: it's easier to switch now, no matter what service you migrate to, than it will be in early July.
MCC: Where to find me
Oh yeah, there's a blog here.
Anyway, I'll be at Manhattan Cocktail Classic this weekend, and an ancillary event or two. I'm not going out for everything possible because I have a kid and a pregnant wife and not a lot of money for childcare and ticketed events. As it is, Jen's taking off Tuesday afternoon so I can do the Expo, which means I'm skipping Monday's events and hopefully submitting a writeup of the weekend to Serious Eats.
Tonight, 6pm – 10pm, Speed Rack Finals, Element Nightclub, 225 E. Houston.
Tomorrow, 9pm – 1am, MCC Gala, NYPL.
Saturday, 11:00am – 7:30pm, Industry Invitational, Andaz Hotel, 485 5th Ave
Sunday, 11:00am – 7:30pm, Industry Invitational, Andaz Hotel, 485 5th Ave
Tuesday, 3:30 – 5:00, Indie Spirits Expo, Penn Club, 30 W. 44th St.
Mighty, mighty pleasin, pappy's corn squeezin'
Ads of the week: Whiskey Battle!
Now for something a little different. If you know anything about the history of American whiskey, you probably know that for about four decades, from the Forties through the Eighties, it went through a dark period in which the most popular brands were blended whiskeys. It's not unfair to say that most of these blends tasted like whiskey-flavored vodka because that, in essence, is what they were — mainly grain alcohol with a small amount of straight whiskey added for flavor.
The American palate wanted a smooth, unchallenging spirit, and that's what the blends provided.
But the trend toward blends started with Prohibition, when some of the only whiskeys available were blends imported illegally from Canada and Scotland. Marketers of straight bourbons and ryes tried to regain a foothold post-Repeal, but the Second World War put the kibosh on that, as most distilleries were repurposed for making grain alcohol for the war effort.
Today's ads feature two straights and two blends, and it's interesting to look at how they're marketed. But enough talk.
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Ad of the week: Cook's Imperial American Champagne
[LIFE; April 18, 1938]
Yes, this is the entirety of the ad. I love its simple elegance. You wanna see it in context of its original page? Sure you do.
Peat: A non-renewable resource
Peat, the fuel that adds smoke to scotch, is a non-renewable resource. But what are the odds of its running out? Slate takes a look.


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Apple may see 50 percent margin on each iPhone saleEach iPhone sold will generate nearly a 50 percent gross margin for Apple Inc. and partner Cingular Wireless, giving the companies a hefty profit, as well as plenty of room for future price cuts, according to research firm iSuppli.
Based on a preliminary functional Bill of Materials (BoM) estimate, the firm calculates that the 4Gbyte version of the Apple iPhone will carry a $229.85 materials and manufacturing cost and a $245.83 total expense, yielding a 50.7 percent margin on each unit sold at the $499 retail price.
Meanwhile, it said the 8GByte model will sport a $264.85 materials cost and a $280.83 total expense, amounting to a 51.3 percent margin at the $599 retail price.
"While iSuppli has a high degree of confidence in its conclusions, these figures are considered preliminary until we perform an actual physical teardown and analysis of the iPhone," the firm said in a report released Thursday.
The firm added that such a strong hardware profit is par for Apple's course, with the company having achieved similar margins of 45 percent and more in products including the iMac and iPod nano. But with extensive competition in the music-phone market, it may need to cut into those margins to reduce pricing in the future.
"With a 50 percent gross margin, Apple is setting itself up for aggressive price declines going forward," said Jagdish Rebello, PhD, director and principal analyst with iSuppli.
iSuppli noted in its report that Apple is due to face a bevy of competitors in music phones, with 835 models expected to be introduced by various competitors in 2007. It estimates that 14 music-enabled mobile phones with features that compete closely with the Apple iPhone already are shipping from manufacturers including Nokia, Motorola Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and LG.
"In terms of features and form factors, the closest competitor to the Apple iPhone is LGs KE850, which will ship later this year," said Tina Teng, analyst, wireless communications, for iSuppli. Other phones with similar characteristics reportedly include Nokias N800, although that product is aimed more at niche markets than the broad-appeal Apple iPhone, the analyst said.
Shipments of music-enabled mobile phones will rise to 618.1 million units in 2007, up 39.9 percent from 441.7 million units in 2006, iSuppli predicts. By 2010, it sees shipments of such phones will increase to 1 billion units.
"iSuppli defines music-enabled phones as those supporting music file formats, and not necessarily as those tailored specifically for music playback," the firm said. "Thus, this number is much larger than the total available market for music-oriented handsets like the Apple iPhone."
Apples goal is to capture 1 percent of these unit sales, which seems attainable, according to Rebello.
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The DMV's official website - www.dmv.nh.gov - has the wording, "An Official State of New Hampshire Government Website," at the top right-hand corner of the site.
Unofficial sites will charge extra fees, DMV Director Richard C. Bailey Jr. said Monday.
"People should be sure to enter the exact web address that is listed on their renewal notification letter in the web address line, not on a search line," Bailey said. "If they do a web search to find it, they might not reach the official DMV site."
The cost to renew a five-year, operator-only driver license is $50.
"There are no additional charges for renewing a license online." Bailey said. "Anyone who reaches a website that imposes additional charges should exit that site immediately. These sites don't offer anything that the official DMV website doesn't provide for free."
Anyone with questions about online renewal may call 227-4020 or email email@example.com.
Most New Hampshire drivers are eligible for online renewal. Anyone holding a New Hampshire driver's license receives a letter several weeks before the license expires. If the driver is eligible for online renewal, the letter contains a 10-digit renewal identification number and instructions for online renewal. Also needed are a computer with Internet access and a printer, the current license and a valid MasterCard or Visa credit card.
In 2012, more than 48,000 New Hampshire drivers renewed their licenses online and saved themselves a trip to the DMV. That is nearly 27 percent of eligible drivers. Online renewal has been available in New Hampshire since December 2009.
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American Players Theatre names new managing director
The hits just keep on coming for the American Players Theatre in Spring Green, recently called the best classical repertory theater company in the country.
Now, the company has announced that Carrie Van Hallgren, a highly respected theater administrator, will become the new managing director of the 35-year-old company. The Platteville native will take over the administrative side on Jan. 1, teaming up with new artistic director Brenda DeVita.
Both women will replace David Frank who is retiring after a 30-year run that took APT from a small Madison diversion to a true national powerhouse.
Van Hallgren has a strong background in classical theater, having been managing director of Milwaukee Shakespeare and interim general manager at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. At Yale Repertory Theatre, Van Hallgren served as both associate managing director and company manager. While also at Yale, she completed her management fellowship under the mentorship of Barry Grove at Manhattan Theatre Club during the company's Tony Award winning 2005 season.
"We were looking for someone very special to be the new managing leader of APT, and we believe we have found that in Carrie Van Hallgren," said Barbara Swan, president of APT's Board of Directors.
"Carrie grew up in the area and was in a sense raised on APT's work as well of that of the Wisconsin Shakespeare Festival. APT helped to develop her love of Shakespeare and theater and set her on a path to become the talented and experienced theater professional that she is. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring her back to the area and to APT."


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Anne's Top 5 RED Songs
Everyone here at the Banana knows that RED is one of my favorite groups. Ever since their 'The End of Silence' release in 2006, I've been drawn to their music, and they keep putting out solid heavy tunes.
RED will play Feb. 28 at the Machine Shop in Flint. For more on the show, go here.
Check out five of 5 Awesome RED songs below!
Heaven's Basement Coming to Rock Flint on The Snocore Tour [VIDEO]
I have heard nothing but amazing things about British rockers Heaven's Basement, mainly how killer their live show is. Finally I get to check them out as they roll through Flint on February 4th, part of the Snocore tour with The Pretty Reckless.
Pop Evil on January 26 is Sold Out!
Well, the Pop Evil show on Jan. 26 at the Machine Shop is officially sold out. That's not a surprise, seeing as the show is Tony LaBrie's birthday bash, plus features popular '80s band Ironsnake. If you missed out on getting tickets, no worries. Check out some of the other shows coming up at the Shop this month below!
Celebrate Tony's 40th Birthday At The Machine Shop With Pop Evil
Coming up in January, our fearless leader will be turning 40 years old. Since we can't just have a lame party, we are heading back to The Machine Shop. Join the Banana Crew as Pop Evil will be taking the stage along with Ironsnake and Sour Jane. Get the details here.
Trapt Release 'Experience' Music Video Filmed at The Machine Shop in Flint
Trapt recently performed to a sold out crowd at The Machine Shop, while the band was in Flint they decided to shoot a video for the song 'Experience'. Thanks to Black Jacket Films, you'll see the band hanging with fans and rocking out on stage.
Royal Bliss – The Machine Shop 11/22/13 [PICS]
Royal Bliss rolled through Flint last Friday for another awesome concert and for Maggie's 40th birthday bash. In case things are a little blurry for you because you tied a mean one on, here's Minty's pics from that evening.
Local Band Spotlight: adrenachrome.
If the name adrenachrome. sounds familiar, that's probably because the Lansing-based hard rockers have been together for almost two decades. The guys will bring their heavy-yet-melodic mix to the Machine Shop on Dec. 13 alongside GivenSix, Know Lyfe, Pralaya, All Ends Black and Deadringer, so I figured it would be a great time to profile them on the Banana site and get their story out!
Trapt – The Machine Shop 11/09/13 [PICS]
To wrap up our long weekend of kickass concerts at The machine Shop, Trapt performed to another sold out crowd on Saturday night. The band performed hit after hit and the fans loved every minute of it. Check out Minty's pics from the show.
Asking Alexandria – The Machine Shop 11/08/13 [PICS]
Asking Alexandria made their second appearance at The Machine Shop this past Friday and this time around, it was a sold out night. Check out Minty's pics from the show.
Asking Alexandria, Emmure and Super Bob Set To Rock The Shop Tonight [VIDEO]
If you want tickets for tonight's Asking Alexandria concert at The Machine Shop, I have good news, tickets are still available. Tonight's line up also includes Emmure and Super Bob. This will be Asking Alexandria's second performance at The Shop and sure to go down in the books. Get your tickets here or at the door at 7pm.
Jesse James Dupree and Jackyl Rip Through The Machine Shop Tonight [VIDEO]
Get ready for the party/concert that will leave you drunk, covered in sawdust and if you're a woman, knocked up. Tonight Jackyl will rock The Machine Shop along with Crackjaw and The Nigel Dupree Band.


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Agricultural growth and investment options for poverty reduction in Zambia:
Abstract"Zambia has experienced strong economic performance since 1999. However, agriculture has not performed as well as the rest of the economy, and although the incidence of poverty has declined, it still remains high. The Zambian government, within the framework of the Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP), is in the process of implementing the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which provides an integrated framework of development priorities aimed at restoring agricultural growth, rural development and food security. This paper analyzes the agricultural growth and investment options that can support the development of a comprehensive rural development component under Zambia's FNDP, in alignment with the principles and objectives of the CAADP, which include the achievement of six percent agricultural growth and allocation of at least ten percent of budgetary resources to the sector. Computable general equilibrium (CGE) model results indicate that it is possible for Zambia to reach the CAADP target of six percent agricultural growth, but this will require additional growth in all crops and sub-sectors. Zambia cannot rely on only maize or higher-value export crops to achieve this growth target; broader-based agricultural growth, including increases in fisheries and livestock, will be important. So, too, is meeting the Maputo declaration of spending at least ten percent of the government's total budget on agriculture. In order to meet the CAADP target, the Government of Zambia must increase its spending on agriculture in real value terms by about 17–27 percent per year between 2006 and 2015, and spend about 8–18 percent of its total expenditure on the sector by 2015. Although agriculture has strong linkages to the rest of the economy and its growth will result in substantial overall growth in the economy and the household incomes of rural and urban populations, achieving the CAADP target of six percent agricultural growth will not be sufficient to meet the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG1) of halving poverty by 2015. To achieve this more ambitious target, both agricultural and non-agricultural sectors would need an average annual growth rate of around ten percent per year. These growth requirements are substantial, as are the associated resource requirements. Thus, while the MDG1 target appears to be beyond reach for Zambia, achieving the CAADP target should remain a priority, as its more reasonable growth and expenditure scenarios will still substantially reduce the number of poor people living below the poverty line by 2015, and significantly improve the well-being of both rural and urban households." from authors' abstract
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