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Table of Contents "Natural, LOHAS & Carefree" Franz Porcelain Shows 2010 Trends (Part 1) "Natural, LOHAS & Carefree" Franz Porcelain Shows 2010 Trends (Part 2) "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" Exhibition Showed Taiwan's Design Prowess (Part 1) "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" Exhibition Showed Taiwan's Design Prowess (Part 2) 2010 British Birmingham Spring Gift Fair Gift Industry Grows Optimistically 2010 Newest Toy Consumption and Market Trends (Part 1) 2010 Newest Toy Consumption and Market Trends (Part 2) 2010 Toy Industry Trends Technology Innovation and Low-Price Belgian Official Mottard Praises Taiwan's Design Achievements Creative "Snuggies" Are Taiwanese Stay-at-Home Loners' Good Company Electronics Are the Most Popular Gifts for St. Nicolas Day in the Netherlands Licensed Gifts of the Shanghai World Expo Are Hot! Lovely and Practical Products Popular in the Tokyo Licensing Asia 2009 (Part 1) Lovely and Practical Products Popular in the Tokyo Licensing Asia 2009 (Part 2) More Asia-Pacific Consumers Turn Moral and Buy Eco-friendly Gifts Packaging and Marketing Are the Key to Taiwan's Tung Blossom Season Pets Want Presents, Too! Soaring Gold Prices Dampen Indian Festival Taiwan's Eslite Bookstore and Pegatron Cooperate to Make Fine-Living Products Taiwan's Writing-Tool Maker Rabbit Industry Corp. Turns 64 and High-End The 2010 Toy Industry Trends Innovative, Inexpensive, and Safe The 2010 Toy Industry Trends Innovative, Inexpensive, and Safe (Part 2) The American Charity Gift Cards Give Regards and a Better World All at Once Toy-Makers Look to Tech, Green Materials US$671 Million Worth of Mother's Day Cards Sold in the US "Natural, LOHAS & Carefree" Franz Porcelain Shows 2010 Trends (Part 1) Date: 2/11/2010 The San Francisco-based Taiwanese Franz Porcelain is aimed to transform traditional porcelain into possessing modern charm and to integrate into nature and everyday life. The San Francisco-based Taiwanese Franz Porcelain held a "Natural, LOHAS and Carefree" seventh birthday party on January 6, 2010. Ever since Franz's "Butterfly" series won the "Best in Gift" award in the New York International Gift Fair in 2002, its porcelain gift items have swept across the globe and gathered rave reviews. The company officially opened retail stores in Taiwan in 2003. In seven years, Franz Porcelain has deeply rooted into people's hearts, not only becoming a fashionable classic gift brand among Taiwanese consumers, but also top gift items for heads of states in both Taiwan and China especially for overseas diplomatic missions. The CEO of Franz Porcelain Francis Chen expressed in the birthday party that the cultural and creative products cannot just rely on creativity. They must integrate into real life to truly survive. Hence, pursuing the ideal of "arts becoming life, life becoming arts" is very important. When people's living standards are raised to a certain level, they will naturally seek higher quality, taste and character of life in order to enjoy life. Franz Porcelain is exactly aimed to transform traditional porcelain into possessing modern charm and to integrate into nature and everyday life. It is also hoped that the artworks can be passed down from generation to generation, and be dug out as well-preserved artifacts thousands years Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=22433&locale=2 "Natural, LOHAS & Carefree" Franz Porcelain Shows 2010 Trends (Part 2) Date: 2/25/2010 The San Francisco-based Taiwanese Franz Porcelain introduced a new trend of its 2010 products—"Living LOHAS with Franz"—at its 7th birthday party early this year. At the seventh birthday party just held on January 6, 2010, the San Francisco-based Taiwanese Franz Porcelain introduced a new trend of its 2010 products—"Living LOHAS with Franz." Besides continuing to uphold Franz Porcelain's five major brand styles of uniqueness, friendliness, fashion, culture and art, the company has specially created a new trend of life of health and sustainability for 2010. In particular, the "Peace & Harmony"-themed porcelain works adopt ideas from the influential Chinese Taoist philosopher Zuangzi's work Enjoyment in Untroubled Ease, using quiet and serene green bamboo forest as the background accompanied by shuttling white-eared thrushes, turtledoves, butterflies and ladybugs to show a sense of carefree-ness. Designer Li Chieh Wen fully utilizes the straight and jointed characteristics of bamboos, employing simple lines and colors to create porcelain works that combine Eastern Zen atmosphere with Western new artistic sensitivity. Other nature-oriented Franz porcelains also take up flowers and animals as main themes, such as a series of hand-painted, limited-editioned flower vases, which further emphasizes a brand new 2010 LOHAS trend completely different from the previous years. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=22656&locale=2 "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" Exhibition Showed Taiwan's Design Prowess (Part 1) Date: 4/29/2010 A "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" exhibition, organized by the Taiwan Design Center, was held on Feb. 5 – March 1, 2010, in which Taiwan's design prowess was fully displayed. The Taiwan Design Center recently held a "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" exhibition from February 5 to March 1, 2010, inviting design companies like AGUA Design, Su Ho Memorial Paper Culture Foundation, Afterain Design Studio, and UID Create, to together "give gifts" for the year of Tiger, decorating life and bringing new ideas. One of the most noticeable items in the show is the "A Flower" lamp designed by Su Ho Memorial Paper Culture Foundation, which had won top award in the 2009 OTOP design competition. Red hand-creped paper is made into flower petal-shaped pieces. One can actually piece the "petals" together according to one's wish, creating a flower-blooming-looking lamp and adding "red" sense of happiness in everyday life. To pray for better business, AGUA Design's TODIGONGGONG, or "Land God" Tablescape Series, which are also seals, can be placed in any corner of office desks to bring good fortune and luck. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=26103&locale=2 "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" Exhibition Showed Taiwan's Design Prowess (Part 2) Date: 5/5/2010 Catering to Chinese-speaking people's love for saving money, many gift products on display at the "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" exhibition showed symbols of wealth. Continuing with last week's topic, in the "Taiwanese Gifts Are 'Fat'" exhibition held by the Taiwan Design Center on 2/5-3/1, catering to Chinese-speaking people's love for saving money, many gift products on display showed symbols of wealth. For example, the design of "WISH" tray exhibited by Day & Day Trading Corp. combines traditional concepts of the East and West, and models after a wishing pond. Every time when loose changes or small accessories are dropped into the "WISH" tray, it signifies an act of making a new wish! Also, 28 Biaugust launched a series of anti-war gifts, such as "A Love Grenade" coin bank. A portion of the profit made by selling the coin banks is donated to "Act Now to Stop War & End Racism" Coalition to contribute a little to pursuing world peace. What's more, the "special Songban sliced pork meat" are not for hot-pot cooking. The creative design by UID Create gives a piggy bank "removable money-saving spaces." When you need to take out money from the piggy bank, you don't need to "kill" the entire piggy. You only need to remove the portion you want. The rest stays with the streaky pork meat. Pieces of "sliced pork meat" which is also "money-saving spaces," can be added onto the piggy infinitely. When the "piggy fat" grows "layer over layer" through adding "sliced pork meat" piece after piece, it is time you get richer and richer! Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=26842&locale=2 2010 British Birmingham Spring Gift Fair: Gift Industry Grows Optimistically Date: 4/8/2010 Gift industry insiders expressed in the Spring Fair International 2010 just held in Birmingham, UK that the home decoration and gift industries performed exceptionally stably and positively in 2009. The number of Asian companies participating in the Spring Fair International 2010 on gifts held on February 7-11 in Birmingham, UK was the highest ever. All kinds of products, including greeting cards, stationery and Christmas fireworks, displayed by the Asian companies were especially noticeable. They are Global Greetings' stationery, art papers, gifts, and packaging; Hong Kong Dason Paper Products Co. Ltd.'s Christmas cards, shopping bags, envelopes, and "social" stationery; and Nicole Greeting Cards' high-quality, hand-made greeting cards. Fishpool's Sourcing Director Satish Jethwa pointed out that Hong Kong and Asia are important sourcing areas for the industries of home decoration and gift products. The Fair Director Julie Driscoll said, though the economy has been down, the gift market is still lively and has been growing. The Managing Director of the Fair organizer "Emap Connect Home & Gift" Louise Young also stated that the home decoration and gift industries performed exceptionally stably and positively in 2009. The companies exhibited in the Fall 2009 show have in fact received a large amount of orders. Young is very confident about the gift industry's performance in 2010. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=24863&locale=2 2010 Newest Toy Consumption and Market Trends (Part 1) Date: 3/18/2010 Six toy product development trends discussed in the 2010 Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair are technology, branding, authorization, durability, global market, and amusement. A "Toy Industry's Newest Consumption and Market Trends" forum was held in the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair that took place in January this year. The speakers in the forum all agreed that the toy market has warmed up. In the area of toy product development, the speakers talked about six trends of the toy industry which are technology, branding, authorization, durability, global market, and amusement. The president of Techno Source, Eric Levin pointed out in the forum that a majority of toys has a fixed form. The toys of the past are actually similar to toys today, but are expressed through different tools. The toys of the future will emphasize using technology to arouse imagination and obtain new experiences and pleasures. The Zhu Zhu Pet that was widely popular in the US in 2009 was also brought up in the forum. Another speaker Ron Cantor indicated that the success of the electronic AniMagic Pets is due mainly to their adorability, durability, and electronic features, which altogether give customers more value than their competitors. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=23445&locale=2 2010 Newest Toy Consumption and Market Trends (Part 2) Date: 3/25/2010 Part 2 of the "Toy Industry's Newest Consumption and Market Trends" forum discusses more in detail about the branding, authorization and durability aspects. The "Toy Industry's Newest Consumption and Market Trends" forum mentioned in Part 1 pointed out some future trends of the toy industry. Besides the technology, global market and amusement aspects talked about in Part 1, this segment wants to discuss more in detail about branding, authorization and durability. On branding, the senior vice president of Mattel, Stephanie Cota shared the experience of how Mattel repeatedly made over and re-launched the 50-year old Barbie. She expressed that when updating a product, the most important thing is to tell all the people you are keeping all the main characteristics of the product, but only promoting it with different methods or media, like a website, Facebook, music video or DVD. All essential Barbie-related information remains the same. Regarding how to design a durable toy, one speaker Deborah Terrell said that designers need to look at toys from children's perspectives and think about what would be fun for children. They should then take mothers' considerations into account, because a lot of toys are bought by mothers especially in the US. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=23980&locale=2 2010 Toy Industry Trends: Technology Innovation and Low-Price Date: 3/3/2010 Technology innovation and low-price are 2010's two major trends for toys. The American International Toy Fair merrily took place this year on February 14 in New York. Technology innovation and low-price are 2010's two major trends. Last Christmas' wildly popular Zhu Zhu Pets have made an indelible mark on many manufacturers' mind that now they generally believe as long as toys are technologically innovative and reasonably priced, they can sell well for a long time. Not that many items that were displayed in this year's show are above US$100. Most of them are below US$30. For example, Mattel Inc.'s newly launched mini-, wireless and remotely-controlled toy car, and Spin Master's flying electronic UFO were all priced at US$24.99. Zhu Zhu Pets maker Cepia also planned to follow up on last year's success to introduce 40 new types of pets to be priced lower than US$10. At the same time, the spokesman of the US-based Toy Industry Association has also expressed that this year's product trend is reasonable price. The most widely seen ones are eco-friendly toys priced under US$25, brain-stimulating games that are beneficial to children's mind, and cheaply-priced high-tech toys. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=22913&locale=2 Belgian Official Mottard Praises Taiwan's Design Achievements Date: 6/15/2010 The Belgian Liege provincial deputy Paul-Emile Mottard, who is in charge of cultural affairs, praised Taiwan's commercial and industrial design strength in late May. A Belgian provincial official on May 27 praised Taiwan's world-renowned commercial and industrial design strength and expressed hope that Taiwan's participation in the upcoming International Design Biennial in Liege, Belgium will help enhance exchanges between Asian and European designers. Taiwan will make its debut at the three-week event when it opens at the Ansembourg Museum on Oct. 1, with the country showcasing more than 20 works selected by the national-level Taiwan Design Center. Paul-Emile Mottard, provincial deputy in charge of cultural affairs and a member of the Liege provincial council, told the Central News Agency that the biennial, set to enter its fifth edition this year, has won world acclaim. Mottard said that Taiwanese designers have emerged as important players in the international arena over the last few years with their design skills and creativity. He also voiced hope that Taiwan can serve as a springboard for creative collaboration between Europe and Asia. Taiwan's exhibits will be showcased under the theme "Focus on Taiwan," according to event organizers. Mottard and event organizers also said they have great interest in attending the Taiwan International Design Expo next year in Taipei. Mottard said that he was looking forward to visiting Taiwan to gain an understanding of the country's achievements in commercial and industrial design. More than 35,000 visitors visited the 2008 event, in which a wide variety of works from Britain, Germany, Spain, France, Hungary, Switzerland, Palestine and African countries were on display. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=28101&locale=2 Creative "Snuggies" Are Taiwanese Stay-at-Home Loners' Good Company Date: 1/14/2010 In the cold late 2009, a surprising hot product—"snuggie" or sleeved blanket—popped out in the Taiwanese online shopping community. Snuggies were supposed to be put on sales shelves by superstores in Taiwan, but because they are too "stay-at-home-loner" looking and were then transferred to online shopping centers. Snuggies unexpectedly have been selling well online and have become the "hottest" item of this winter's new products in Taiwan. Taiwan's well-known home decoration brand Cotton Field precisely matches people's desire to wrap blanket around their body at all times in winter and continuously develops ever more trendy and consumer-sensitive home decoration product. To meet better Taiwanese consumers' demand for higher quality and more comfortable goods, Cotton Field adopted instead micro-fiber material (rather than the American fleece material) and combined it with the currently popular American snuggie design to create its own fashionable and original snuggie. With such unique, convenient and intimate design, the Taiwanese snuggies became a hot item instantly when it went on Internet stores, especially among "stay-at-home loners" who are usually long-time Internet surfers. The record is 100 snuggie orders a day. Cotton Field has been selling its own snuggies since December 2009 and the buying fever is expected to last into the beginning of 2010. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=21040&locale=2 Electronics Are the Most Popular Gifts for St. Nicolas Day in the Netherlands Date: 12/30/2009 The Dutch attach great importance to the St. Nicolas Day on December 5, which is also the most popular time to buy and give gifts. The Internationale Nederlanden Groep (ING) reported on November 30, 2009 that the global financial crisis has not shrunk Dutch people's budget for gifts. 47% of the people have a 20-euro budget; 30% has 20 to 100-euro budget; and 20% has a budget of over 100 euros. At the same time, 32% of the consumers expressed that they would cut down on the number of items they give, and would instead spend more on fewer, higher unit-price ones. Besides the traditional gifts such as candies, toys and books, the more expensive electronic products were also in significant demand. The Netherlands' renowned business and trade website Z24 has listed electronic book, netbook, video game, portable hard-drive, Apple iPod, GPS, high picture-quality digital camera, Apple MagicMouse and mobile phone as the hottest electronic items for this year's St. Nicolas Day. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=20122&locale=2 Licensed Gifts of the Shanghai World Expo Are Hot! Date: 6/24/2010 The Shanghai World Expo estimated that in only the very first week of the Expo, the licensed souvenirs already made about RMB$14 billion worth of profits. Long lines line up at every souvenir shop in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. According to early estimates, souvenirs licensed by the Expo are nearly 10,000 kinds, ranging from decorative items and pins that cost about 10 renminbis (RMB) to expensive commemorative gold coins that are worth over RMB$10,000. All of them are hotly sought after by crazy fans of the Expo. About 50,000 of the most popular "Expo Passports" are sold everyday. Luxurious gifts like the pure gold model China Pavilion which costs over RMB$20,000 are also bought by many collectors. The Expo organizers have calculated that in only the very first week of the Expo, the licensed souvenirs already made about RMB$14 billion worth of profits. Currently there are 81 licensed souvenir shops in the Expo. But, outside the Expo in the city and airports of Shanghai, there are numerous Expo licensed souvenir shops as well. In short, licensed gifts of the Expo are hot! Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=28238&locale=2 Lovely and Practical Products Popular in the Tokyo Licensing Asia 2009 (Part 1) Date: 1/21/2010 The Licensing Asia 2009 was held late last year at the Tokyo Big Sight. Four market trends were revealed in the show. The Licensing Asia 2009 was held late last year at the Tokyo Big Sight. Four market trends were revealed in the show. First, the most licensed items are animation and cartoon characters. Second, sample gift market has crossed many fields. For example, sample gifts have integrated numerous traditional and popular cultural elements. Third, sample gifts have become of higher value. Lastly, environmentally conscious original designs are in style. Observing the licensed products in the show, it is easily discovered that whether it is a can opener or coat, the winning items are those that combine lovely, fashionable elements with practical functions. For instance, the most popular licensed items in Japan in 2009 were the British Royal Mail's emblems and pictures. The large-scale apparel retail company Uniqlo printed the emblems and pictures on young people's T-shirts and other casual wear, turning classics into fashion. Other unique products or licensed items include colorful "excrements" or "shits," pictures of teenaged girl "Lolita," Polynesian Tiki products, Andy Warhol's canned soups and other classic or contemporary artworks. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=21521&locale=2 Lovely and Practical Products Popular in the Tokyo Licensing Asia 2009 (Part 2) Date: 1/28/2010 Some companies participating in the Tokyo Licensing Asia 2009 adjusted their market strategy to focus on specific segments of the population or their existing clients to promote higher priced publicity gifts. Some participants of the Licensing Asia 2009 held late last year in Tokyo adjusted their market strategy. In the past they often promoted in large quantity cheap sample or complimentary gifts, but now they focus on specific segments of the population or the companies' existing clients to promote higher priced publicity products. For instance, many publicity products used to be priced at US$0.1 to 0.5, but in the show products priced five to ten times higher appeared in great quantity. Well-known show participants include Dick Bruna, Marvel and Sony. The big-eared monkey gift Cheburashka represented by the company Yuto Watanabe was most noticeable in the show. Cheburashka is a character from a Russian children's book published in 1966. Yuto Watanabe indicated that the character not only has to be lovely but most importantly should also be able to please women. Plus, Nicolas Loufrani, the son of the world renowned "smiley face" creator, also introduced a series of "smiley face" products, such as cell phone hanging ornaments that symbolize different cities of Japan. This is a localized market strategy, because when Japanese people travel, they usually buy souvenirs even if it is only a one-day trip. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=21805&locale=2 More Asia-Pacific Consumers Turn Moral and Buy Eco-friendly Gifts Date: 5/12/2010 MasterCard's recent survey shows that nearly 70% of the people in the Asia-Pacific would buy eco-friendly gifts regardless of price. MasterCard released a survey on March 15, 2010 which shows that more than six out of every ten consumers in the Asia-Pacific area would shop "fair trade" or eco-friendly products, illustrating the fact that commercialism is developing in the direction of morality and conscience. MasterCard conducted the survey in late 2009 on 3,500 consumers in 13 markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The result shows that nearly 70% of the people would buy eco-friendly gifts regardless of price. MasterCard's Vice President of Public Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa expressed that consumers have realized that even shopping could cause significant effects on the world. Right now there is a mass of wise and clear-sighted consumers in the Asia-Pacific who are turning to "moral" shopping. The five areas of which the willingness to purchase higher-priced but more eco-friendly products is above the region's average are China (94%), Thailand (87%), India (83%), the Philippines (82%), and Hong Kong (77%). Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=27221&locale=2 Packaging and Marketing Are the Key to Taiwan's Tung Blossom Date: 6/10/2010 Season The success of Taiwan's tung blossom season relies on apt design, packaging, and precise and effective marketing strategies. Similar to Japan's popular cherry blossom season in early spring, the gradually noticeable tung blossom season in Taiwan at the outset was a small, locally-based cultural occasion. But, the Taiwan government started to widely promote tung blossom season activities seven years ago. Imitating Japan, the Taiwan Design Center invited many cultural and creative artists to design tung blossom related commercial items. The company Cheerful Fashion Goods has even successfully marketed its tung blossom designs to the world. This year, as the chain coffee shop Starbucks in Taiwan introduced a series of tung blossom merchandise, many Taiwanese companies have also used tung blossom as product design, demonstrating that the marketing of tung blossom in recent years has accumulated to a certain level of capacity. Starbucks in fact warmed up the tung blossom season with the cherry blossom season activities first, which at the same time has effectively extended and enriched the "flower"-themed marketing strategy. Taking Japan's successful marketing strategy as an example, they have already transformed the flower image of cherry blossom to symbolize "spring" and "youth." In other words, the alchemy based on flower relies on apt design, packaging, and precise and effective marketing strategies. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=28067&locale=2 Pets Want Presents, Too! Date: 1/7/2010 Because pets are now often considered members of a human family, when it comes to gift-giving time, they usually get theirs, too. According to survey conducted by Associated Press in December 2009, the pet owners who prepared to give gifts to their pets during the holiday season increased 10% over 2008. The growing figure shows that more and more people take pets seriously. Cat and dog behavioral scientists also point out that as some pet owners worry that when people happily open presents on Christmas Day, cats and dogs who observe the present-opening occasion on the side would feel "hurt" or be "mentally unbalanced," many pet owners have now also bought gifts for their beloved pets. Shopping experts indicate that cheap and fun pet products are most popular Christmas presents. Cat and dog behavioral scientists on the other hand reveal that besides for fun, there is in fact a significant number of practical pet owners who would choose more economical and useful pet products as gifts. Taiwan-developed pet mattress, made by high-density sponge foam which is able to hold up to 20 kilograms of weight and washable by laundry machine, and will not deform after long sleep-on, is especially the most caring present that pet owners can give their pets. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=20520&locale=2 Soaring Gold Prices Dampen Indian Festival Date: 5/20/2010 Fears about financial turmoil in the eurozone have pushed the price of gold to an all-time peak, deterring Indian buyers for the Akshay Tritiya festival, which falls this year on May 16. Hopes of bumper gold sales for an Indian festival over the weekend of May 15-16 viewed as auspicious for buying the yellow metal look set to be dashed by record-high prices, industry figures said on May 15. India is the world's biggest importer and consumer of the precious metal but fears about financial turmoil in the eurozone have pushed the price of gold to an all-time peak, deterring buyers. Demand for gold traditionally leaps in India for the Akshay Tritiya festival, which falls this year on May 16, as India's nearly 900 million Hindus believe it to be a lucky day to purchase gold jewelry and gold coins. "But this is a very bad year with gold prices at record highs," Suresh Hundia, head of the Bombay Bullion Association, told AFP. The day looks like it will be "a very, very big flop, going by the trends," he said. "People are lining to sell old gold jewelry, not to purchase it," Hundia said in a telephone interview. Hindus traditionally believe they can get lasting prosperity and good luck by buying precious metals on Akshay Tritiya, which in Sanskrit means "never diminishing" and is celebrated throughout India. But "instead of buying, what we have is customers who are scrapping their old gold jewelry and turning it into new jewelry," Hundia said. Last year sales of gold for the festival totaled around 40 tons but Hundia said sales could decline by more than 50 percent this time. "Nothing is selling," Daman Prakash Rathod, director at MNC Bullion, told India's Business Standard daily. The next big gold purchasing festival, Dhanteras, falls in November. Gold of 99.95 percent purity hit an all-time high of 18,325 rupees (US$405) per 10 grams in Mumbai on May 14. Abroad, gold prices smashed their way to fresh record highs of US$1,249.40 an ounce on May 14, with demand driven by investors seeking shelter from the eurozone debt crisis. The weeks leading up to Akshaya Tritiya used to be the most lucrative for jewelers with consumers considering it a good time to purchase gold. "We are seeing fewer buyers than we do normally but maybe we will see more people come in tomorrow (May 16)," said Ravi Chakravorty, an employee at a jewelry store in downtown New Delhi. "They may buy something (gold that is) small because it's a special day," he said. India's production of the precious metal is a scant 3.5 tons. It imported 578 tons last year, which was 18 percent less than the previous year, according to industry figures, and Hundia said poor festival demand could signal gold imports this year might be even lower than in 2009. The country of nearly 1.2 billion people is believed to have one of the world's biggest private gold hoards estimated at up to 15,000 tons. Traders say many Indians who purchase gold for weddings and other festive occasions and also as stores of wealth are hoping to buy more gold once prices come down, although they add they may face a long wait. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=27523&locale=2 Taiwan's Eslite Bookstore and Pegatron Cooperate to Make Fine-Living Products Date: 3/31/2010 Eslite Bookstore of Taiwan and the PEGA DESIGN team of the Taiwanese high-tech Pegatron Corporation are collaborating to make fine-living products. Taiwan's Eslite Bookstore is cooperating with the PEGA DESIGN team of the Taiwanese high-tech Pegatron Corporation to launch 11 Eslite fine-living products. The chairmen of both companies have officially announced their collaboration on March 11, hoping to enrich Taiwan's cultural and creative industry. PEGA DESIGN team specially introduced a stapler made of Meng-Zong bamboos grown in Nantou County of central Taiwan, which can precisely place staples through infrared rays. Users only need to lightly press the stapler to turn it on and the infrared ray will accurately project positioning lines onto the paper for users to staple exactly on where they want to staple. The chairman of Eslite Bookstore Ching-You Wu pointed out that what Eslite would like to express in the cultural and creative fine products market is the spirit of cherishing and wisely making use of materials and resources. It also hopes to better the new living aesthetics of the Chinese-speaking world through providing a creative and marketing platform. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=24440&locale=2 Taiwan's Writing-Tool Maker Rabbit Industry Corp. Turns 64 and High-End Date: 6/2/2010 As Taiwan's well-known writing-tool factory, Rabbit Industry Corp., turns 64 years old this year, it is also transforming itself toward a development line of "tourism factory" and high-end products. Taiwan's well-known writing-tool factory, Rabbit Industry Corp., turns 64 years old this year. The company chairman, Tang Jing Chuan, has expressed that Rabbit has been devoted to transforming itself toward a development line of "tourism factory" and high-end products to raise the products' added value. In other words, they will not allow the writing-tool industry to disappear in Taiwan. Rabbit Industry Corp. was established in 1947, and it originally made wax papers for typewriters, carbon papers, tacks, and paper clips. The company made its first ball pen in 1966. This ball pen with "yellow shaft and blue cap" has deeply rooted into the hearts of Taiwanese people ever since. Tang also pointed out that 30 years ago, there were more than 10 pencil factories in Taiwan. The most representative were Rabbit, Liberty Stationery Corp., and Lion Pencil Co., Ltd. The pencil industry's annual production value was nearly NT$200 million (~US$6 million). If ball pens and various writing-tool products are included, the total value exceeded NT$1 billion (~US$30 million). However, as the China market rises, Taiwan's pencil industry is now facing tremendous challenges. Rabbit thus strives to lead Taiwan's writing-tool makers to win over the world market again with its versatile management and enhancement in added value. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=27834&locale=2 The 2010 Toy Industry Trends: Innovative, Inexpensive, and Safe Date: 4/14/2010 The most noticeable trends in this year's American International Toy Fair were innovative products, inexpensive prices and toys safe to play with. This year's American International Toy Fair has successfully taken place in February in New York's Javits Convention Center. The CEO of VTech Electronics William To pointed out that consumers have already increased spending on toy products. If there are no unexpected unfavorable tidings, the outlook of toy industry should be optimistic. The most noticeable trends in this fair were innovative products, inexpensive prices and toys safe to play with. In the fair it was agreed that product prices need to be lowered to attract more consumers. The focal point of the show were toys that are US$30 or below. For example, the Taiwanese SilverLit's Jojo the Bunny (average retail price: US$30) can become a playmate for children for playing hide-and-seek; Uncle Milton's Star Wars Science products were mostly priced around US$12.9 to US$29.9. Authorized and movie-related toys were all selling well in the fair. Spaceships and dinosaur toys were also hot items. Toy packaging was another spotlight of the show. This fair moreover added an "environmentally friendly toys area," specially displaying eco-friendly toy packaging and products. In short, both innovative games and traditional, non-electronics toys and games were equally eye-catching. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=23980&locale=2 The 2010 Toy Industry Trends: Innovative, Inexpensive, and Safe (Part 2) Date: 4/22/2010 For the 2010 toy industry trends, in Part 1, we have already discussed price. Part 2 will report on innovation and safety. From the American International Toy Fair (AITF) held in February discussed in Part 1 of this article, we already know that this year's toy industry trends are innovative products, inexpensive prices and toys safe to play with. In Part 1, we have already discussed price. Part 2 will report on innovation and safety. Toys and Technology The AITF and "Engaged ! Expo" were actually held together, illustrating the trend of toy combining with technology. In other words, the innovation in the toy industry is to combine with technology. Taking "Monopoly" as an example, besides traditional paper board games, there are also digital code and online versions designed for gaming machines. New games of Monoply U-Build (US$19.9) and the Revolution Edition (US$34.9) have just been launched this year as well. Safety First The safety of toys has been paid a lot of attention to in the US, which is also a main topic of the fair. Starting from February 2010, the related regulations on improving the safety of consumer goods in the US have been officially implemented. A marketing director of China Dragon Inspection & Certification (H.K.) Ltd. expressed that many companies by now already know the importance of toy safety, and hence most of the toy products are able to pass safety tests. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=25681&locale=2 The American Charity Gift Cards Give Regards and a Better World All at Once Date: 2/4/2010 The American TisBest.org is the first website that offers charity gift cards which can give regards and practice virtue at the same time. During holidays besides giving solid gifts, buying charity gift cards to give to people to donate money to charity groups can make the holidays even more meaningful. The American TisBest.org is the first website that offers charity gift cards. Card buyers can select all kinds of card designs and deposit 10 to 5000 US dollars of donation amount. When the card acceptor receives the card, he can go to the card website to choose the charity group he wants to donate the money to. TisBest.org's charity gift cards can donate among 250 charity groups, including the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the United Nations Children's Fund. The website founder Erik Marks points out that many people really do not need any more new things during holidays. Giving a charity gift card can allow the card acceptor to decide which charity group to make the donation, which is both respectable and practicing virtue. TisBest.org's charity gift cards have been well received ever since they are launched. Not only many charity groups have expressed interest in joining the website, more and more charity-oriented websites, such as "Charity Navigator," "Charity Choice," "Network for Good," have also started to sell charity gift cards. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=22204&locale=2 Toy-Makers Look to Tech, Green Materials Date: 3/10/2010 The top U.S. toy fair--the American International Toy Fair--took place this year on February 14 in New York and especially featured high-tech and green toys. From Mattel's "Puppy Tweets" linking pets to a Twitter feed to biodegradable nursery toys, toy-makers are focusing on fun technology and green materials to win sales in 2010. The top U.S. toy fair took place in New York on February 14, with an eye to selling retailers on the best playthings for the year. With the country slowly emerging from recession, toy-makers still focused on value. "There isn't a sweet spot per se. The emphasis is on value more than price," said NPD analyst Anita Frazier. "You will see the manufacturers emphasize how much play time or value the kid gets out of the toy and then talk about the amazing price associated with that play value," she said. U.S. toy retail sales fell less than 1 percent in 2009 after a disastrous 2008, according to market research firm NPD Group. Toy makers will pull out all the stops to keep that momentum going. Smaller rival Hasbro is putting a twist on the classics, like a new Scrabble word game that lets players shuffle electronic cubes rather than using wooden tiles on a game board. Scrabble Flash Cubes contain "Smart Tile Technology" which recognizes words formed when the letters are placed side by side and keeps score of correctly spelt words. Hasbro is also celebrating the 75th anniversary of Monopoly by re-launching the game with a round playing board and an electronic console that features sound effects and song clips including "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang and "Drive My Car" by the Beatles. U.S.-based Wowwee touted "Paper Jamz," an electric guitar made of cardboard that produces music from touch-sensitive electronic sensors hidden under its surface. The tech-savvy emphasis is here to stay as toy-makers benefit from linking an established brand name to newer technologies like social networking, already popular among children, said Elizabeth Komes, Associate Publisher of Playthings Magazine. Customers are also often willing to pay higher prices for these toys, she noted. Toy Fair also featured a "green" pavilion for environmentally friendly toys for the first time. Reyne Rice, trend specialist for the Toy Industry Association, said about 25 percent of retail buyers at last year's event wanted to see more "eco-friendly" products. Toys made from organic cotton, bamboo or other organic materials are safer for children and could eliminate or reduce huge testing costs associated with playthings, Komes said. While bigger players like Mattel and Hasbro are not prominent in this space, they are becoming increasingly "green" in choosing their packaging material. Toy-maker WHAM-O Inc is working with Colorado-based Sprig Toys to make a line of preschool products out of biodegradable materials. Plush toy-maker Hosung, known for its miYim organic toy line, has partnered with famed anthropologist Jane Goodall to design an alternative to chemically treated toys. Lesser-known game-maker TDC Games even offered puzzles that have flower seeds embedded in each piece. But being eco-friendly comes with a price as many of these raw materials are often more expensive. More traditional toys were also in the spotlight with Hasbro marking the 50th anniversary of its "Play-Doh Fun Factory." Mattel is betting big on its World Wrestling Entertainment line with figures like "Triple H" and "The Undertaker" already attracting buzz. The toys are priced between US$10 and US$25. The world's biggest toy-maker also unveiled a new doll under its "I can be" Barbie range. It gave fans a chance to choose the 125th career of the iconic doll which made its debut 51 years ago. Original source: http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/MAIN/en_front/searchserv.do?method=listNewsDetail&informatio n_id=23068&locale=2 US$671 Million Worth of Mother's Day Cards Sold in the US Date: 5/26/2010 Americans spent US$671 million on Mother's Day cards this year. Many believe that greeting cards are an undying industry, because when people don't have much money to buy gifts, they can still spend a little on cards. Although electronic cards are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, greeting card companies have pointed out that people send electronic cards only for less important holidays and occasions. Americans still buy 7 billion paper cards each year but only send 500 million e-cards. To meet the challenge presented by e-cards, well-known greeting card companies like Hallmark and American Greetings have both launched their own e-card websites, allowing viewers to send free e-cards while encouraging them to pay for better e-cards. Greeting card companies have also been using novel ideas to urge people to buy "hardcopy" cards. For example, some cards can record voice messages of the sender. Hallmark has even introduced a new card that when it is displayed in front of a webcam, the computer screen will show 3D cartoon characters to give the receiver blessings. American Greetings on the other hand has released a US$20 card which is equipped with a liquid-crystal-display screen. 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Egypt's election delay could harm IMF loan
Delays in the Egyptian election process mean a $4.8 billion loan from the IMF may go on the backburner, an economist said Wednesday.
An Egyptian administrative court said Wednesday it was referring an election law to a constitutional court for review. The court said Egypt's upper house of Parliament made amendments to the law without referring back to a high constitutional court.
Farouk Soussa, an economist for Citi, told the Egyptian Independent newspaper the dispute may jeopardize the loan from the International Monetary Fund.
Egypt's economic challenges are deepening by the day, while the prospects of addressing these seemingly diminish at an equally alarming rate, he said.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi changed the election date to accommodate Easter celebrations in late April under the Coptic Christian calendar.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met last weekend with his Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr.
Kerry said he was in Cairo to listen to suggestions on what Egyptian leaders needed to realize their post-revolutionary ambitions.
It is important, even urgent, that the Egyptian economy gets stronger and that people have jobs and have opportunity and that the energy of this country can be focused on a more prosperous future, Kerry said.
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AUDIO: FAA releases initial transmissions between hero pilot, air traffic controllers
NAPLES - Doug White, the passenger who successfully landed a plane last week in Fort Myers, sounded a bit panicked in the newest tapes released Monday by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The 56-year-old had good reason. White knew his pilot Joe Cabuk, 67, had died and the King Air 200 was climbing out of control.
"I need to stop the climb," White said with concern in his voice as the plane climbed to 17,000 feet, some 7,000 feet above the planned route.
"Stay with me Miami, let's go," White, a pilot with limited experience and none aboard the faster, larger Air King 200, said in a frantic voice on the transmission.
"We are here with you. We are trying to find a solution," a Miami air traffic controller responded.
Moments later, a separate Miami air traffic controller, Lisa Grimm, a commercial-rated pilot with multi-engine ratings, scrambled to coordinate the emergency with the Fort Myers TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) and with the other controllers at the Miami air traffic control center.
The plane was still climbing and White told controllers he had to stop the climb, but was unsure how to do it. Although the autopilot was set to level out at 10,000 feet, reports show the plane continued its ascent.
With Grimm's help on finding the location, White reached down and flicked off the guidance system.
"I disengaged it. I'm flying the airplane by hand," White said. "You find me the widest, longest runway you can, ma'am."
As Grimm talked him through the descent, White became calmer and occasionally cracked a joke to ease the tension.
"We're having a hoot," said White when Grimm asked him how he was holding up.
Soon after, Grimm let White know that Fort Myers air traffic controllers were going to take over and help him land the plane. The Miami air traffic control center oversees portions of Southwest Florida's airspace, which is why its controllers were the first to respond to White's aid.
"We're going to hand you off to Fort Myers approach," said Grimm. "They've got some controllers there that have pilot experience and they are going to talk you all the way into landing... You're doing a real good job."
She then told White to put his mind at ease, that the weather was going to cooperate and that the runway situation had been resolved.
"We're going to get you the most available runway for your landing," Grimm said, referring to the fact that the plane had been cleared to land onto Southwest Florida International Airport's 12,000-foot runway six.
Fort Myers air traffic controllers Brian Norton and Dan Favio took over for Grimm, when White's plain reentered Fort Myers TRACON airspace.
When they asked White if he was using autopilot or hand flying the plane, he responded: "Me and the good Lord hand flying this."
Favio then contacted friend and King Air pilot Kari Sorenson in Connecticut, to help relay the necessary procedure information to White, so he could land the plane.
That was the hardest part of the ordeal, according to FAA officials, because the information transfer needed to occur by relaying the information among four people.
"I finally looked out the windshield and I saw concrete way out there, probably 10 miles," White said in an interview with the FAA. "I asked him if that was my runway and he said, 'It's yours, it's all yours.'"
Down in the TRACON control room, Norton constantly monitored White's speed and informed him if he was too fast or a little too slow, said FAA reports.
Receiving the information from Sorenson through Favio, Norton told White to drop his landing gears, gave him the proper slot for approach flaps – and eventually full flaps – and relayed the proper speeds.
"I told him up front, 'Don't leave me,'" White said in the FAA interview. "He said, 'I'm not.'"
White was able to land the plane, with his family aboard, safely about half an hour after first contacting authorities.
According to the District 21 Medical Examiner's Office, Cabuk's cause of death was hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; in other words, heart disease.
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Final Score: NY Islanders 4, Philadelphia 2
Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - Jason Blake scored with five minutes
remaining in the third period to help lift the New York Islanders to a 4-2
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Arron Asham scored twice for the Islanders, who have won four of their last
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New York netminder Garth Snow turned aside 34 shots. Islanders' center Alexei
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Michal Handzus and Mark Recchi both scored for Philadelphia, which is winless
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Asham's empty-net goal in the final minute capped the scoring.
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John LeClair was spotted all alone in front, but his shot was stopped by Snow.
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fired a shot toward the net from the left half-wall. With traffic in front,
Snow never was able to gain control of the puck and Recchi kicked it to his
forehand and lit the lamp from in close.
New York fought right back, though, and evened the score courtesy of a nice
pass from Yashin. After a victorious faceoff, Yashin took the puck, drew a
pair of Flyers defenseman toward him and passed across the goal mouth before
Asham easily tapped it in at 11:44.
Game Notes
New York is now 10-0-1 this season when leading after two periods...This was
the second meeting in four days between these clubs, as Philadelphia posted a
3-1 victory on Saturday...The Flyers are in the midst of an eight-game road
trip that will continue Saturday in Colorado...New York has won five straight
on home ice...The Flyers, who were 1-for-2 on the power play, are 3-1 versus
the Islanders this season...New York scored on its lone power-play chance.


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Large Reach In Pantry Pics - 55" Wide by 90" Tall
Here are some pics of our large reach in pantry. I just thought I'd share it for organization ideas (and because I just redid my labels!). It has 5 shelves that are about 18 inches deep. The shelves are generally 13 inches apart (except for the unpainted one my husband added at the top to create tray storage for me). The top shelf has 20 inches of room and the bottom shelf (from floor to first shelf) has 24 inches of room. My husband added the light rope and an outlet for the wine fridge. We added the Elfa door racks originally to store wraps and dry goods but I decided later to use them for prettier items instead.
Here's a very old "before" pic.
This post was edited by kiko on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 19:48
Plumberry, most of the containers are:
Desktop translucent desktop file boxes I got at the Container Store a few years ago. They are standard file size, 12 inches deep x 7 inches wide x about 10 inches high. The chalkboard labels are from Staples by Martha Stewart for Avery. I usually buy the chalk pens at Michaels (Chalk Ink wet wipe markers) but all the Michaels around here have been out of stock of them for so long that I finally broke down and bought a pen from Amazon (Uchida 480-C-0 Marvy Broad Point Tip Regular Bistro Chalk Marker, White). I like the Chalk Ink pens better than the Uchida ones.
The canisters are also from the Container Store a few years ago; they are the Click Clack Metallic 2.3 quart ones.
I have one medium Viola drawer organizer from the Container Store for the kids vitamins and gum.
I also have a "Simple Human Stainless Steel Upright Grocery Bag Holder" on the bottom shelf for grocery bags.
The two oversized boxes on the floor for snacks and trays were from Target a long time ago (originally for magazines I think).
Kiko That space is awesome! Thank you for sharing and for including all the details and sizes. Did the round containers come from the container store also? Do the chalk labels erase well? Small wine fridge in the pantry is genius! I don't think I have room for a regular under cabinet one, nor do I need a ton of bottles chilling at the same time so that might work. Can you please share the name brand and where you got it?
Last but not least can you share a picture with the doors closed?
That is beautiful! Your pics are definitely in my inspiration file. Love the idea of using those transcluscent containers to hold the smaller items! Do you have a picture of the outside with the doors closed? My pantry area is about the same size, and I'm debating whether to replace the dedicated pantry cabinets currently there ($$$) or to do a reach-in like you have. Thanks!
Island, the round canisters are also from the Container Store a few years ago; they are the Click Clack Metallic 2.3 quart ones. The chalk labels do erase well (with a wet wipe). They can leave a residue on certain surfaces though (and you do have to let them dry for a minute to prevent smears). The wine fridge is the "Cuisinart Private Reserve Wine Cellar" and is about an 18 inch cube. It stores 16 bottles of wine. We only drink red wine so one temperature works for us.
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TammyTE, it is about 26 inches deep from the drywall and there is about a 1 inch "setback" on the left side to the cabinet bank with the double ovens and drawers and another 1 inch setback to the next set of cabinets with the cooktop. I think you can just barely make out the "setbacks" in this pic: From Kitchen
Legallin, the pantry is about 26 inches deep (see comment/pic above to TammyTE for more details). The doors are just flat, hollow core doors. Each door is 24 inches wide by 80 inches high. I am looking to replace them with something more attractive or do something to make them more interesting, but I have no idea what.
Here is a link that might be useful: Jen's IHeartOrganizing Blog - :)
Ahhh so you are the owner of the groovy and unique cabinets we've all been mulling over! Well now that I know what you can do with the inside of a pantry I have no doubt you'll make the outside look just as great. Thanks for the additional scoop on your canisters, etc.
Thank you! Your kitchen and home are beautiful, and I am definitely lusting after your pantry! Some day!


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Why can't it be Manhattan Tribeca versus HK midlevel or Manhattan Soho versus HK Soho??
Bush Jr was great for China, made them very rich.
Double-digit growth, 300 million Chinese middle class, worlds largest ecomony by 2016.
30 years after we lost the Vietnam war all the power + money has gone East along with our jobs.
I'm just an American dummy so whatever I say has no influence on China.
are you joking? in the heart of the silicon valley in california in san fransisco it was 1.6million (usd) for one year. F'in 1 bedroom 1.5 bath..
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As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are looking forward to celebrating the holiday with family, friends, heaping plates of food, and maybe even some football. It's a time of plenty for most but for some of the 750,000 Massachusetts residents who experience hunger and struggle to put food on their table on a regular basis, it's less joyous and festive. Instead, it's just another day to worry about where their next meal will come from.
Food Banks, Food Pantries, and Soup Kitchens
There are a number of organizations and programs throughout Massachusetts to help struggling residents find relief from hunger. Project Bread works to end hunger in the state by connecting those in need with a range of food resources, including food pantries and soup kitchens. They also provide information about school meals, summer food programs for children, meal programs for seniors, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Food banks welcome any individual in need of a meal on a walk-in basis. Food banks and pantries offer ready-to-eat meals free of charge, and most communities in Massachusetts have food pantries.
SNAP Benefits
While food banks offer emergency assistance, Massachusetts has solutions for residents who experience long-term hunger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides year-round assistance buying food to low-income households; benefits are based on a household's size, income, and expenses.
Resources for Women, Infants, and Children
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers free nutrition and health workshops, money to buy food, and health screenings to families who qualify. Mothers, fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and legal guardians of a child under five years old can apply for WIC. The program also teaches parents how to care for a newborn; shop on a budget; plan meals; maintain a healthy weight; and deal with picky eaters.
Food Assistance for Seniors
Because seniors have typically been less likely to apply for SNAP benefits, the application process has been simplified and the application is now only two pages long.
Seniors can also receive healthy meals from Meals on Wheels and at senior dining centers located across Massachusetts. For both, there is a suggested donation of $2 per meal, although meals are free to those who cannot afford to pay. In addition to delivering prepared meals, Meals on Wheels drivers report any health issues or other problems they see during their visits with seniors.
Dining centers are another good option for seniors looking to grab a hot lunch during the week. These gathering places encourage socializing, creating friendships, and provide a strong social support system. Transportation to and from a senior's home is provided by each center.
For some, hunger is an everyday problem in Massachusetts. As we move into the holiday season, please make life a little easier for those who struggle by checking in with an elderly neighbor or by donating to a local food pantry.
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This is the first book I've read by Brockmann that I can say has been a disappointment from beginning to end. The story telling here was very sloppy. It felt like chunks of the book was edited out.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
My major problem with the book was the main character. Jess lived in some delusional world where one date (though I didn't think it was a date) and one night of sex (where the words "no promises" were spoken) some how constitutes a relationship. I mean "I know he said no promises, but he gave me and orgasm and I gave him and orgasm and it was great, so what he really meant was that he's going to live with me and my daughter forever! I just don't understand why he's leaving me now even though he said he wouldn't stay with me." Yes, the book was as eye-rolling as that.
Rob as our hero was intriguing at first, but really an annoyance by the end of the book. Rob was consumed with guilt about his past,and I spent the first half of the book wanting some clue, some insight, and the other half of the book not caring. It was this cycle of resisting Jess, giving in, thinking he's not worthy of her, and guilt. It happened over and over. The cycle would not have seemed so tedious if we were seeing some progress, some hope from him in his thinking or some insight into why he felt that way.
The supportive casts of characters seemed more like unrealistic caricatures. Since when does the FBI run their evidence through civilians in a hope to get their agreement? Why wouldn't the FBI check out all possible suspects? Why wouldn't Jess want to tell the FBI about the men in her life when they think the serial killer is tied to her?
The book seemed more like a first draft of a story rather than a well fleshed out suspense. The reveal of the killer was no big revelation. Bottom line, this book was a waste of time and certainly not Brockmann's best. Check out her Troubleshooter series, those are great!
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The Mustangs golf team was on the road for a pair of Valley Oak League (VOL) matches this past week. They played Tuesday, April 1 against Manteca and Thursday, April 3 against Sierra, with both matches held at Manteca Park Golf Course. Oakdale walked away with a 242-257 victory against Manteca and just fell short 230-244 against Sierra.
Oakdale High School golf has found success on the course early this season as they racked up two more home victories this week with league wins over Weston Ranch and Kimball.
The Mustangs faced East Union twice this past week. On Tuesday, March 25 the boys packed up and headed to Manteca to face the Lancers in Valley Oak League action, then returned home to face the Lancers again in front of the Mustang faithful on Thursday, March 27. The Mustangs were impressive in the sweep, winning 13-0 and 11-1.
Oakdale High School junior Nico Colunga continues to shine, even on the largest wrestling stage in America, The National High School Coaches Association Juniors Tournament in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Another proud milestone for Oakdale Water Polo was set earlier this month at the Pacific Coast USA Olympic Development Program regional championship tournament in Moraga.
The Mustangs hit the course hard this week, as they competed in the Hilmar Yellowjacket Invitational at Stevinson Ranch Golf Course on Monday, March 17 and packed up their golf bags and headed to Lathrop for a Valley Oak League match on Tuesday, March 18.
The varsity baseball boys were busy this week as they hosted back to back games Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12. Oakdale split their two-game home stand as they were victorious Tuesday against Enochs 6-3 but fell to Beyer the next day 10-6.
Three-time U.S. Olympian, Suzy Powell, held a World Athletics Center Phase One Throws Clinic at Oakdale High School on Sunday, March 16.
Five went. One came home a state medalist.
It was a busy week for Oakdale golfers and coaching staff. With three events in four days scheduled it was time to hit the links. On Monday, March 3 the Oakdale High School golf team hosted its inaugural 18-hole Oakdale Cup at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club. The tournament consisted of 10 schools in the area with a total of 59 golfers.
Spring sports have gotten under way and it was a full slate for Oakdale High School and its student athletes this past week. Following are recaps of many contests, tournament action and preseason scrimmages.
Oakdale High School had a strong presence at this year's Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Championships on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1 inside the Stockton Arena. With nine representatives from Oakdale, numbers and momentum were on their side. After grappling their way through multiple opponents, Oakdale flexed their muscles and advanced five of its wrestlers to the 42nd annual CIF State Championship March 7 and 8 in Bakersfield.
Oakdale High School spring sports were expected to get under way this past week, but Mother Nature had other ideas.
Oakdale wrestlers made their presence felt at Vista Del Lago High School in Folsom on Saturday, Feb. 22 as they claimed the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV Championship. The Mustangs, much like they have all season, got out to a quick and dominant start and never looked back in having the most individual champions and nailing down the blue banner.
It was a rough season for head basketball coach Justin Schwitters and the varsity Oakdale Lady Mustangs. In what got off to a promising start, winning five of their first six and going 11-5 throughout the first 16 games, including winning two Valley Oak League games (0-23 previously since 2012), things took a turn for the worse and the team members found themselves on a 10-game skid heading into Tuesday's season finale on Feb. 18. During the skid, Oakdale lost three of those games by four points or less, staying competitive but unable to nail down the wins.
Families, friends and fans of Oakdale High School football gathered at the OHS gym on Monday night Jan. 19 to watch players from all three teams receive end of the season awards. Memories of the season where brought back to life including the freshman boys perfect season; the aches and injuries that lingered for the junior varsity boys; the varsity team's Section title and playoff run; and even the story of when varsity player Mike Norris ran from Escalon to The Corral for a practice in August because his transportation fell through. The ceremony wrapped up another successful year ...
First place team in the Valley Oak League (VOL), the Sierra Timberwolves, paid a visit to Oakdale High School on Saturday night, Jan. 24 in a varsity boys basketball game. The undersized Mustangs took the court and were over powered, over matched and overwhelmed, as the Wolves clawed their way through the Mustangs 58-18.


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