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NORWAY, IOWA (April 21, 2008) — The spotlight will be on the Simply Organic Grinders featured at the 2008 All Things Organic™ Show April 27-29, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Frontier Fair Trade Certified Teas and Simply Organic Fair Trade Certified Gluten-free Baking Mixes will also compete for attention at booth #3408.
The innovative Simply Organic seasonings grinders provide fresh-ground organic flavor for homemade dishes. The six new organic spice blends are sourced from around the world and were chosen for their aromatic and exotic flavors. The consumer chooses coarse or fine grind spices by simply adjusting the grinder top.
Simply Organic's senior brand manager, Kory Kazimour, says the organic spice blends will be packaged in the signature Simply Organic glass bottle, with the addition of the clear grinder top. "Consumers see the fresh vividly multi-hued organic spices in each blend," says Kazimour. "They just select their grind preference and enjoy the aromatic and full-bodied flavors of freshly ground spices."
The new organic grinder line-up includes BBQ Ground Up, Chophouse Seasoning, Citrus A'peel, Daily Grind, Get Crackin', and Grind to a Salt. "By creating the first line of organic grinders," says Kazimour, "even the most inexperienced cooks can make their ordinary meat and vegetable meals taste extraordinary. Our new organic grinders were developed with the person of discriminating taste in mind," adds Kazimour "They create a whole new world of individual flavor sensations for those who enjoy new culinary adventures."
In addition to the new table-ready spice grinders, Frontier will also feature recently launched organic Fair Trade Certified Teas, organic peppercorns, and organic vanilla beans and extracts.
"We currently carry 18 bulk Fair Trade Certified organic loose-leaf teas and these additions continue our long-term commitment to supporting growers and their communities," says Ellen Bouchard, Frontier's bulk category manager. The five new high quality teas come from various tea estates in India and Nepal and are all Fair Trade and organic certified.
Frontier's seasonings brand manager, Brett Karminski, says the company drew upon its knowledge of spices and seasonings and its extensive supplier contacts in developing the line of organic peppercorns, vanilla beans and extracts. "We've learned a great deal in over 30 years of sourcing the highest quality herbs and spices from around the globe," said Karminski, "but we went even beyond that and worked with our suppliers to be able to offer new products that were not widely-available until now."
Rounding out the family of products on display will be Dead Sea Salts, skin care oils, and essential oils from Aura Cacia Organics. Mindy Seiffert, Aura Cacia's senior brand manager, offered that, "As the market leader for aromatherapy products, we feel it's important to include an extensive line of organic alternatives for consumers who prefer the quality our botanical producers can provide."
Frontier has also recently completed a 2007 Sustainability Report detailing its sustainability initiatives in areas such as sourcing, products, operations, the environment and social giving. A major thrust of the company's sustainability activities includes Well Earth®, a new program to find and develop ethical sources of high quality products. The program has been fully implemented and expanded this year. Well Earth screens potential suppliers with an extensive questionnaire and on-site visits by Frontier sourcing managers to thoroughly evaluate product quality, operational sustainability, environmental practices, and social responsibility. The co-op expects to add at least 10 new Well Earth suppliers in the coming year.
"We want to raise awareness of the tremendous potential of sustainability," says Kathy Larson, Frontier's Vice President of Social Responsibility, "in sourcing, operations and the many communities we are all a part of — from local to global marketplaces. Our industry provides the perfect launching pad for a collective awareness that changes the way businesses and consumers purchase and the way the world produces."
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Simply Organic®, an all-organic brand from Frontier Natural Products Co-op™, offers an extensive and growing selection of certified organic spices, seasonings and baking flavors while supporting organic agriculture around the globe. By providing the best available organic seasonings and donating one percent of sales to organic farming causes, Simply Organic genuinely offers "a way to eat, the way to live." Find out more about Simply Organic at www.simplyorganic.com.
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Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Natural Products Co-op™ offers a full line of natural and organic products under the Frontier, Simply Organic®, Aura Cacia® and Aura Cacia Organics® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and natural and organic aromatherapy products. Frontier's goal is to provide consumers with the highest-quality organic and natural products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit Frontier's website at www.frontiercoop.com.


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Project Old School: In ControlWritten by on March 17, 2004 Adding a Front Sway Bar to an Airbagged Ride
It's no secret that sway bars are extremely beneficial to the handling capabilities of old trucks. It's also no secret that most of the '63-72 GM products did not come with them as standard equipment. Simply put, there is no easier or more cost effective way to improve upon the handling of your classic truck.
Also referred to as a stabilizer bar or anti-roll bar, a sway bar connects the left and right sides of a suspension together. During cornering, the body tends to lean or fall over. This is what is commonly referred to as body roll. Connected to each control arm, the pressure applied from cornering twists the sway bar against the lean, causing a reaction that produces a lifting force on the outside of the body and a downward force on the inside of the body. This evens out the pressure generated by a corner across both tires, which greatly improves handling by making more traction available to the driver.
The Classic Performance Products' sway bar is stout to say the least. Thicker than any of the stock units produced for these trucks, it has an overall diameter of 1.25 inches, is constructed from high-carbon steel, and comes gold/irridite plated. Using the stock holes in the control arm, end links with urethane bushings are installed to position the sway bar. Frame mounting brackets are also provided in the kit, and if they're there, use the factory holes in the frame. From start to finish, it took us about an hour to install the CPP sway bar kit. The install is a bit more involved on Old School due to the airbagged suspension than it would be on a standard coil-sprung truck. The reason is that you have to make sure that the sway bar does not interfere with any of the suspension components throughout the entire suspension cycle--which on this truck is over 8 inches. So follow along and contact CPP about their front and rear sway bars for almost any classic truck out there.
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CPP's front sway bar kit comes complete with the frame mounts and bushings along with the complete end-link kit and hardware. Pictured are both the short and tall frame mounts. Since we're dealing with an airbagged truck, we weren't sure which combination of frame mounts and end-link spacers would provide the most clearance from the other components.The truck was lifted up to ride height, and then we jacked it up and placed jack stands under the lower control arms.CPP's frame brackets are made to fit the contour of the frame perfectly. Logical guys that we are, we started by using the frame brackets intended for lowered trucks.The first step is to install the sway bar onto the control arms using the end-link hardware. This size spacer is the norm for moderately lowered trucks.Next, the center bushings (with a bit of the supplied grease) were spread over the bar. Then the clamps were bolted to the frame mounts with the supplied hardware.Before we even had all four bolts snugged down, it became obvious that with this configuration, the sway bar would hit the Pitman arm of the manual steering box before the truck was fully aired down.
Here it is installed. We put the truck back on the ground and cycled the suspension from fully raised to fully lowered. There was no interference, but we did spot something that needed a little preventative maintenance.The upper 'bag mount on the Air Lift kit is made to cover the spring hat and hangs out about 1/4-inch on either side. When dropping the truck down, the end of the sway bar just missed this extra bit of metal. We decided to trim it back a little with the die grinder to give it a bit more clearance.Just to be on the safe side, we pulled the spacer out of the end link. Now with the airbag fully compressed, the sway bar does not travel past the spring hat. Of course, changing the configuration meant that we had to cycle the suspension again, but the change actually yielded more clearance than before.

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Ana Ivanovic, who's looking pretty stunning here if you ask me, is finally enjoying the fruits of her labor as the new world no. 1 on the WTA Tour and reigning French Open champion.
The 20-year old attended a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia to discuss her great win and then, like Novak Djokovic after his win in Melbourne, was greeted by thousands of cheering Serbians as she stood on the City Hall balcony showing off the mini take-home prize.
(images via AP)
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
PHOTO OP: Ivanovic returns to Belgrade, greeted by thousands at City Hall
Labels: Ana Ivanovic, French Open, photo op, tennis
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- AnonymousJune 10, 2008 at 6:48 PM
What a fitting reception for their new darling of tennis. She's definitely one of the sweetest girls on the WTA. Keep up the good work Ana!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 10, 2008 at 8:52 PM
Why is she dressed like a librarian?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 11, 2008 at 5:30 AM
The outfit looks more princess leia-ish to me.ReplyDelete
I'm glad to see her enjoying this moment and I hope there are more to come.
ooh - good call on the princess leia outfit! nice...ReplyDelete
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BTS Freight Transportation Services Index up 1.0 percent in September
November 11, 2010
The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) was up 1.0 percent in September, following a 0.6 percent August decline.
According to BTS officials, the Freight TSI measures the month-to-month changes in freight shipments in ton-miles, which are then combined into one index. The index measures the output of the for-hire freight transportation industry and consists of data from for-hire trucking, rail, inland waterways, pipelines and air freight.
The BTS also noted that the September Freight TSI at 98.7 is up 5.5 percent from the recent low of 93.5 in May 2009, which was its lowest level since June 1997. September's Freight TSI is down 12.6 percent from its historic peak of 112.9 in May 2006.
The September Freight TSI is up 2.1 percent year-over-year, but it is below the level of every other September since 2001's 97.5, said the BTS. January 2010, said the BTS, was the first month since July 2008 in which the Freight TSI topped the level of the same month of the previous year. And the BTS noted that the Freight TSI has beat the previous year's level every month since January but is still below levels of recent earlier years.
BTS officials also noted that the Freight TSI has gone up 5.5 percent over the last 16 months, going back to June 2009, following a 15.3 percent decline in the previous ten months going back to August 2008. But while the Freight TSI has increased in 12 of the last 16 months, it is down 0.9 percent through the first nine months of 2010.
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I'm testing migrating from Lotus 8.5.2 to Zimbra 7.1.1 using the ZCSDominoMigrationWizard. It imports the email, contacts, and calendar. But the emails show the sender and recipients Lotus canonical name instead of an email address. If a person wants to reply to one of the imported emails, they will need to manually correct the address or the message will bounce when sent. How can we make it work so it shows the email address instead?
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Once upon a time, long long ago, there was a beautiful Victorian house in a small, romantic little town. It was situated at number 5 Ryneveld Street - a place we now call home.
When conceptualizing our new restaurant, we became aware of the special qualities of the number five. Five is the number of harmony and balance. Five is the number of perfection. Five is the number of senses in the human body - touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight. Five is the number of basic tastes - sweet, sour, salt, bitter and umami.
Our restaurant comprises five rooms namely the dining room, study, library, bedroom and radio lounge.
We welcome you to 5 Ryneveld, where we will provide you with an exciting dining experience, stimulating your five senses by exploring the five basic tastes.
5 Ryneveld is a cute and quirky meeting place for those embracing a playful and sophisticated atmosphere. It will be shaped by the friends, family and other warm-hearted people who meet, eat and play there.
Welcome home...welcome to 5 Ryneveld.
This upmarket and cool restaurant serves quality food and unobtrusive service with an ever-changing menu offering delights ranging from side portions, mains, sexy salads and decadent deserts.
Start with the pork fillet stuffed with spinach, feta and peppadews wrapped in smoked bacon, served with sautéed potatoes and apple cream. Meze platters compliment social affairs brimming with cold meats, cheeses, gherkins, pickled onions, bread sticks and rustic bread.
For a healthy fish options go for the Mediterranean meze with popcorn prawns, calamari, marinated mussels, fishcakes, taramasalata, curried mayo, rustic bread and sundried tomatoes.
78 Restaurant and Bar provides the perfect setting for breakfast, lunch and dinners with interesting cuisine and cool ambience to compliment the meal.
Azar's décor and interior are an experience on its own; the half bubble chairs and uneven walls, and Oriental design and cushions are a pleasure for any eye. The fine dining restaurant lends itself to a more casual approach yet still retaining unsurpassable food and service. The Oriental and Mediterranean cuisine is a superb treat!
The handwritten menu written on butcher's paper is taped to the walls showcasing light and healthy options complimented by local and organic ingredients.
Try the golden chicken pie in perfect crust with a warming, rich filling and vibrant salads served with every dish.
Drinks are limited but full of flavour such as the handmade old-fashioned lemonade and wild plum juice. Wine offerings are limited with choice of white or red organic wine.
Long black tables set the mood for social dining indulged by the soothing sounds of birds chirping in the background.
The menu leans towards fusion and Asian dishes alongside an interesting take on pub inspired dishes served with a beer of the day.
The décor exudes modern black and white gothic effects, photographs and dripping candles and live jazz.
Try a hanger steak or ale steamed mussels complimented by a fine glass of wine or crisp beer, tapas or a hearty fish stew.
Blakes Bar entices the senses and wraps the palate in tasty, statement dishes and bold décor.
Brimming with eclectic décor, quirky artifacts and nostalgic nick-knacks, Bombay Bicycle Club creates a space fit for a gypsy with a wild bohemian attitude and uplifting vibe.
The menu caters with fun and relaxed food comprising of soups, pastas, carpacious, fillets and tangines washed back with a well suited bottle of wine.
Try the meltingly tender slow-cooked springbok shank or lip licking sticky ribs!
The gorgeous interior oozes comfort, cosiness and attitude, giving the eye plenty to look at while enjoying the fruits of Bombay Bicycle on Kloof Street, Gardens.
The trendy ambiance and good music offers a fun and sophisticated atmosphere surrounded by up market décor.
Dine in the intimate bistro setting enjoying great tapas and cocktails or relax on the terrace with a glass of wine and good company.
Brew Bistro and Lounge is a trendy and chic place to unwind and explore the flavours of fusion, bistro and tapas combined.
This restaurant exudes distinct French flair present in the stylish décor and pavement style eating approach typical of a Paris café.
The menu satisfies with seasonal ingredients and decadent imported delights, infused and created with culinary flair.
Transport the palate on a culinary adventure with conscious awareness on carbon footprint and eco living at Café Maude.
This uber trendy restaurant and cocktail lounge is situated in the middle of the vibrant mother city and brings urban chic to life. Capello's offer a unique socializing experience topped with great service, trendy, creative cuisine and lavish cocktails.
The interior is relaxed, yet upmarket, simple, yet stylish, in perfect juxtaposition with its surrounds.
The menu, or should I say, menus, are extensive. Besides a great sushi menu that offers familiar favourites like sushi, nigiri, maki, fashion sandwhiches and more, Capello's also offers a great a la carte option.
Start the day with a great breakfast, have a pick on a light meal, fill your tummy with a gorgeous gourmet burger, a pizza, a giant steak or spare ribs, or a pasta or just simply relax with a meze platter and one of the cool cocktails. The white chocolate cosmopolitan is among the favourites.
This restaurant with a twist is Etienne Bonthuys through and through. This master chef challenges taste buds and pushes the boundaries of the imagination and the result is always interesting and delectable.
Counter-intuitive combinations work surprisingly well; quail is served with raw salmon and strawberries, baby calamari is paired with oxtail, and lamb and lobster with mint sauce produce flavours that burst - that's it, just burst. For the less adventurous the menu does offer options, but if you're going to eat here, try the slightly wacky stuff.
An extensive wine list that won't break the bank is on offer, and you are bound to find something for every palate. The interior is truly something to behold and matches the magical dining wonderland that Casparus creates.
The restaurant is open from Tuesday until Saturday for lunch and dinner and booking is advised.
Located on Nitida Wine far in the scenic Durbanville Valley is Cassia Restaurant. With stunning natural surroundings, diners can take in the beauty of the area as they feast on delicious food and drink superb award-winning wines.
Set in a classic Cape Heritage style building, diners can relax in elegance inside or on warmer days, the deck provides an enjoyable al fresco experience.
Take some time out in the Durbanville Winelands to sample the delights that Cassia Restaurant has to offer.
The Chartfield Guest House Restaurant is located a few roads above the main road, in Kalk Bay. Owing to its elevated position above the harbour town, views from this restaurant will keep you coming back for more.
Pale, clean interiors and fresh décor create an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation. The restaurant specialises in a buffet style breakfast, with a mountain of delicious and beautifully presented food laid out daily on a groaning buffet table.
The views can also be appreciated from the pretty outdoor seating area, with the raw stone and natural rock still preserved in the restaurant's exterior lending a rustic feel to the terrace. The restaurant only caters for bookings of over 10 people for lunch and dinner, so be sure to book beforehand.
This tap room was recently opened to promote the exceptional experience of beer and food pairing. The Darling Brew has four unique flavours, namely their Slow Beer, Native Ale, Bone Crusher and Black Mist.
This growing pastime introduces its guests to new flavours and the art of beer and food coupling. Take a day trip to Darling with a friend or partner and stop over for some roasted, caramel Native Ale combined with melon and kudu bressaola, spicy Bone Crusher with tempura prawns in a Bone Crusher and sesame seed batter, or darling made cheese and meats platter with biltong pate with the marvellously mastered Slow Beer. There is a selection of light meals to pair with the originally brewed beers.
Darling Brew Slow Quarter is open on Mondays from 11:00 to 18:00, and Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00. The tap room is open on public holidays except Christmas day, and seven days a week during school holidays. Groups larger than eight should book in advance.
Relax, kick back and enjoy the warm inviting atmosphere softened by sparkling chandeliers, scattered cushions and sexy sounds. Deli Delish wraps the palate in exotic flavours infused with a traditional twist.
Enjoy sumptuous home cooked foods that pay homage to the roots of flavour and taste, real Moroccan chicken tagine, traditional Malay curries and smooth classic creations of Oxtail and Venison stew.
Signature dishes such as Deli Delish Greek-style lamb burger or prosciutto wrapped fillet and tiger prawns with mango and chilli relish, intoxicate the senses cooled by a glass of boutique white wine harvested straight from 4 of the 7 wine estates in Hout Bay.
With a European ambience spilling out onto pavements shaded by the cool warmth of Fisca trees, patrons enjoy delectable imported or cured meats and cheeses served with freshly baked breads dressed in speciality condiments and pates.
Whether dining alfresco, indulging in delightful combinations or enjoying lazy days savouring homely breakfasts, Deli Delish promises a warm and memorable dining experience that revitalises the soul.
This four star dining establishment welcomes with a warm country ambiance and excellent a la Carte menu.
Expect hearty contemporary country cuisine with a slant on fusion dining to tantalise the taste buds.
An international buffet specialty tempts with endless dining and the country style pub concludes with a nightcap and friendly conversation.


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Do you have a sketch of the area you want to get mapped?
Hi everyone,
I'm Arvind, and I make computer RPGs under the moniker of Pyrodactyl. I would like to commission a world map of an inland city for my upcoming game titled "Unrest".
Preferably via Paypal, with a budget of 100 USD.
The map will be primarily focused on an inland city called Bhimra and it's neighboring regions, out of which the player will visit the following:
Farms outside the city
Walls and the main gate
Rich district (where the houses of the nobles and rich merchants are)
Worker district (the place where most of the working class live)
Temple (a large temple that is a prominent landmark in the city)
Castle (home of the royal family)
There are two other cities in the area, but they cannot be visited in the game and will just be represented by simple icons or outlines.
I will also need a "fog of war" style texture, which will be used to obscure unexplored areas of the map inside the game.
Here are some concept sketches about the task:
Concept art of the city
The map layout (alternate blank version)
How concept art matches the map
The areas in general will be represented with either a repeating texture of houses, or a color - only a few buildings need special icons:
1. the mercenary guild
2. castle
3. temple
I also require general purpose icons for:
1. shop
2. hut
3. normal house
4. rich house
5. quest symbols (like ?, X)
The map would be a simple color map, with a parchment background and solid color areas like green for forests, light green for grasslands, brown for arid regions. Slightly different colors or shading for the different districts will be a nice plus to have. The map will be similar in style to this image.
Quality & Size
Ideally, I should be able to ship the map as a small sized poster (17" x 11") in collector's editions, and use a scaled down version of the same image in the digital version of the game. The image resolution will be 5100x3300 at 300 dpi.
Time Constraints
Not strict, but would like the finished map within a month from the date of commission.
I will have the right to use the image for commercial purposes, the artist will have the right to exhibit the image as part of their portfolio but not to exploit it for commercial gain.
You can contact me at my email address, arvind -at- pyrodactyl -dot- com, or use the contact form on my website.
Thanks for reading!
Last edited by arvind; 05-04-2013 at 07:43 AM. Reason: Updated with sketch of the area and some concept art.
Do you have a sketch of the area you want to get mapped?
Just updated the thread with the concept sketches.
I e-mailed you
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Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band With Heart Rate Monitor
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If you need a little motivation, the Garmin® vivofit® 24/7 activity band with heart rate monitor is here to help you develop a healthy lifestyle. In addition to tracking your steps, distance and calories burned, vivofit® also assigns a personalized goal for each day and tells you to get moving when you've been sitting for too long. The included heart rate monitor records heart rate and zone data while you exercise.
- 24/7 activity band counts steps, calories and distance
- Pair with the included heart rate monitor to record heart rate and zone data for any activity
- Monitors sleep; records periods of movement and restful sleep
- Learns your current activity level and assigns a personal goal for each day; goals change over time as you meet milestones
- Time of day display includes a "move bar" that tells you to take a short walk after 1 hour of inactivity
- Wireless, one-touch sync with Garmin Connect™ to track your progress, earn virtual badges, and join online challenges; compatible with computers (with USB port) and Bluetooth® Smart ready phones
- Water-resistant band
- User-replaceable batteries last for up to one year with 24/7 use
- Multiple band colors available (sold separately)
- Includes large and small bands, heart rate monitor, USB ANT™ stick, user's manual
- 1-year manufacturer's warranty
- On-Device Data Fields: Daily step count, goal countdown, distance, calories, time of day, heart rate/heart rate zone (when used with an ANT+ heart rate monitor)
- Customizable Screens: Yes
- History: Stores more than 1 month of 24/7 activity data on device between syncs
- Heart Rate Monitor Compatible: Yes
- Garmin Connect™ Compatible: Yes
- Wireless Sync: Yes (Bluetooth® Smart or USB ANT™ stick)
- Water Resistant: Yes (50 m)
- Power: 2 replaceable CR1632 coin cell batteries
- Battery Life: More than 1 year
- Display Size: W 25.5 mm x H 10 mm
- Band Sizes: 4.7" to 6.9" (small); 6.0" to 8.3" (large)
- Weight: 25.5 g
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Comments about Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band With Heart Rate Monitor:
Does what I wanted it to do - ie keeps track of steps - allows me to monitor heart rate and review that data later on the computer. Also adds a lot of data functionality I had not expected and have not yet explored to full extent. An excellent purchase.
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My girlfriend has a Fitbit and she always comments on how many steps she has throughout the day. But she has to use her phone to look up the step count since it's not displayed. She also has to remember to charge it at least once a week or it will die on her. The Vivofit has a watch battery and displays constantly. I usually leave it on the step counter and only flip it to the heart rate monitor when I'm at the gym wearing the chest strap that comes with it. The device counts steps in the pool but no credit for actually swimming or biking. Steps seem very accurate.
One thing I haven't seen any evidence of was the non-activity alerts. I'm not sure why I'm not getting them. I did successfully sync my HTC One M8 to the Vivofit even though it wasn't on the compatibility list hosted on the Garmin web site. I haven't tried using any other 3rd party tracking sites - just use my phone. Sleep tracker gives you your sleep and wake times along with duration and a movement intensity graph. Somewhat useful to know how much sleep you are getting in general and if you want to "prove" to someone you weren't sleeping in... ;) but fairly limited other than that. I do like the product and am getting what I want out of it. Well worth the money. I could have ordered the Vivofit II for not much more money but it didn't have the chest strap included. I haven't really missed the backlight you get with the Vivofit II and am glad I stuck with the original.
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Had the band for a week and I am very happy with the product. Use the heart monitor, sleep function and steps count. I sync the band with my phone so I have history. Would recommend to others.
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Once you set up your step length in the setting it keeps your steps close to the correct amount.
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- Readability During Day
- Sync's Easily
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- No back light for night
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(1) The wrist band design is poor at best. It will fall off the wrist at times. Needs a buckle type secure system. (2) It is necessary to calibrate your stride for best accuracy results. Otherwise step count is high by 10%. (3) Does not count proper step / stride when used on an elliptical exercise machine (under counts steps).
(4) Heart rate monitor is right on and accurate. (5) Easy to sync with the Garmin Connect web tool and monitor your progress.
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Comments about Garmin Vivofit Fitness Band With Heart Rate Monitor:
Works well and a great way to keep up on your fitness.
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I had a fitbit before this one, which I lost because the clasp opened and it fell off my wrist. It was very inaccurate. This one is much more accurate, although the band clasp can come off just the same. It needs a second band that has a buckle like a normal watch. Having a wrist watch built in is a great plus, and I use this as my everyday watch as well. It has a physical battery that is expected to last for 1 year, which is much better than other units that have a USB rechargeable battery and have to be charged every few days. The heart rate monitor is great when used, and the set-up is very easy. Synching the device with your computer is as easy as pushing a button on the unit. I'm very happy with the unit so far.
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Bought this product as a Fathers Day gift for my husband and he LOVES it. Uses it every day and has really gotten him moving more and being more active. Can't wait to get one for myself.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Celebrating Christmas: St. Lucia Was Here
A scene from our house last weekend...
"Saint Lucia invites you to breakfast."
This is what happens when you read
"Kirsten's Surprise"
(from the American Girl Doll book series)
to your 6.5 year old.
She raided dad's white undershirts to make her "dress"
The silk scarves in the playroom for the
red sash and green wreath.
A wreath form from my art studio.
One of my battery operated votive candles
from the kitchen table centerpiece.
Some of grandpa's yummy
blueberry orange bread
to serve on a play kitchen plate.
Pretty cute.
Good thing she didn't try to put
candles on her head!
Posted by pink and green mama MaryLea
6 comments:
- Geek Wife said...
That is adorable!
- December 20, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- Adventures in Dressmaking said...
How sweet! Your daughter is so cute in her crown and dress. I celebrated St. Lucia day this year, too; my fiance's family is Scandinavian. Check out my post here! http://adventuresindressmaking.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-st-lucia-day-yesterday.html
- December 20, 2009 at 12:27 PM
- Rebecca said...
I love American Girl. And that photo.
- December 20, 2009 at 12:51 PM
- Our Pace said...
That's so cute! My kids loved the picture. It was perfect timing since we just read a couple of books on Christmas in Sweden.
- December 20, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Court said...
How precious is she! I love AG's stuff. We of course love the Kaya ones since that is as close to my kid's name in mass media as I'm ever gonna get.
- December 20, 2009 at 3:33 PM
- Swapna Raghu Sanand said...
She's looking so adorable.
- December 21, 2009 at 2:28 AM
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I just finished helping my mom plant the last of her outside plants, and now I'm craving some new plants of my own. Always looking for an opportunity to craft, I figure it would be fun to make a new (to me) planter as well. Here are ten planter ideas using odds & ends you just might have laying around your home.
1. Clothespin Bag Wall Planting, DIY from Justina Blakeney
2. Vintage Ladle Plant Pot, DIY Vivere a Piedi Nudi
3. Upcycled Herb Cans, DIY from Changing My Destiny
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5. Copper Bundt Cake Pan Planter from BootsNGus
6. Plastic Animal Planters, DIY from Tim and Mary Vidra for eHow
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8. Planted Vintage Dump Truck from Potted Store via Apartment Therapy
9. Sock Planter Cozy, DIY from Orla Kiely for Rachel Ray
10. Sweater Covered Flowerpots, DIY from Duo Fiberworks
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5 or 10? That would be a dream. A few states still do that, but it gets worse each year. Utah is now over 500. 200 of which are involved in this unaccountability scam. For the balance, 90% of the proceeds are supposedly accounted for and go to the UTDOW........supposedly. However, I even question that.
I for one am amazed SFW got away with this for 4 years or so. Shady backroom deals. The mastermind of this Utah scam needs to go to jail with Blagojavich.
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They tried the same thing here in Montana. I signed it. I was a member but found out that SFW stands for Sportsman For Wealthy.
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A clearly agitated Shanahan said on Monday that he probably didn't give "the perfect quote" after the Redskins fell to 3-6 with Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
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Marat Safin played his final professional match at the Paris Masters today. In a symbolic passing of the torch, the former U.S. Open champ fought hard but eventually succumbed to the reigning U.S. Open champ Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. He ended his 13-year career with 15 titles including 2 majors, 422-267 singles record and nine weeks as the world's top baller.
The pair shared some MOMA at the net after match point followed by a sweet gesture by Delpo: he made his way over to SexGawd's side of the ump's chair to spend some time and share some words with the new retiree.
In an emotional ceremony, the 2-time Grand Slammer was given the key to Paris from President of the French Tennis Federation (FFT) Jean Gachassin followed by a video tribute starring the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Nikolay Davydenko. A number of past and present ballers joined him on court to celebrate the moment including Nole, Gilles Simon, Ivo Karlovic, Tommy Robredo, Federico Gil, Albert Costa, Younes El Aynaoui, Marc Rosset and Delpo.
He had a few things to say about his career:
[My best moments] came in different stages of my career. Beginning with 1998 Roland Garros when I qualified and I beat [Andre] Agassi and [Gustavo] Kuerten and I lost to [Cedric] Pioline. And of course there is the next one, winning the 2000 US Open.Here's video of the ceremony in case you missed it.
I don't have a lot of them [titles] only 15, so not too many majors. But they were really special and very welcome. A lot of people [think] that I'm not really [a] hard worker, but you can ask all my coaches how I dedicated myself to tennis. I worked for it, and I worked very hard.
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Even though he wasn't winning anymore, Marat had a unmistakable presence whenever he stepped onto the court and a unique way with words that could only be described as "Safinisms."
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Murray: Plan Will Destroy Lives And Standard of Living for Many
June 26, 2013
WHEELING — Upper Ohio Valley coal mine operators prepared for the worst Tuesday while listening to President Barack Obama speak about carbon emissions from the campus of Georgetown University in......
We have the science in hand to turn the CO2 debate entirely on it's head. The US Navy has developed an entire suite of technologies that is capable of, first, collecting CO2 from the environment, and, then, in some cases using environmental energy to drive the processes, converting that CO2 into a full range of hydrocarbon fuels. Bayer Corporation is, right now, in Germany, collecting Coal-fired power plant CO2 and using it to synthesize plastics. Right now, in Washington, DC, an international conference hosted by Penn State University is taking place where scientists from around the world are presenting technologies for the productive, profitable use of CO2 as a raw material for fuels, chemicals and plastics. Why is none of that being reported to us?
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40 years ago, those with their hair on fire said the Clean Air Act would destroy the automobile industry and bankrupt America.
Seen any cars lately?
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this is such bull. I know more people working in the mines than ever before. so tried of the same lazy lies.
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Seen any JOBS lately, goosepervert?
Certainly not in the OV, the welfare Death Valley.
Lowest percentage of the population working since 1979 and the failed CARTER administration.
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whgfeeling couldn't find a fact if it was stapled to his forehead.
Da Facts:5/13/2013 from Daily Caller
... But one thing is indisputable: Coal mining employment took another tumble in April, shedding 1,600 jobs from the previous month.
Coal mining now employs 83,600 Americans, down from March's 85,200 jobs and down from February's 84,700. A year ago the total stood at 88,500 jobs."
Effing IDIOT! Facts to a Liberal are like Krypton to Superman!
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40 years ago, those with their hair on fire said we were entering a new ice age!
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coal is alive and well here.there have been more coal miners hired here in the last five years than there was in the 30 years before.obama is failing.he has no other straws to grasp.he has tried to kill the gun industry and the coal industry.while us commoners would like to do away with the political industry and start over.we can do better.
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Gooseman "40 years ago those with their hair on fire said the Clean Air Act would destroy the automobile industry and bankrupt America."
And only 4 years ago Barry Bankrupter bailed out the auto industry with $34 BILLION in taxpayer dollars to keep it from going bankrupt. And Detroit looks like a war zone. And the Big Three automakers have moved most of their production and most of their jobs overseas. And America is now $17 TRILLION in debt.
Seems those "hair on fire" conservatives were right.
Silly goose... LOL
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Gooseman "See any cars lately?"
Yeah, lots of Toyotas and Nissans and Kias and Hyundais and Subarus and Hondas and ...
Silly goose... LOL
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go out and drive any of those foreign cars and then drive a buick.and let it be your last test drive on the list.
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quoting Bob Murray, who had the fake dirt put on miner's faces, for the Romney fundraiser, while making the picnic mandatory with no pay. Good Job NR! There's no wonderwhy!
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Big Lie of global warming/climate change Despite President Obama's incessant claims that the Earth is heating, scientists in both Russia and China have been publishing data from scientific studies disputing the Big Lie of global warming/climate change.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences—50,000 members strong—recently published "Climate Change Reconsidered and Climate Change Reconsidered: 2011 Interim Report", two hefty volumes with more than 1,200 pages of peer-reviewed data on climate change published by The Heartland Institute in 2009 and 2011
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Wonderwhy "quoting Bob Murray, who had the fake dirt put on miner's faces, " Yada, Yada Yada. You are a disgusting hack. Try saying something intelligent for a change.
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As always the coal and electric industry bet that it could get away without the expense of updating. FirstEnergy did what was right for it's people and the environment. It is simple, one company pocketed their profits and the other reinvested them wisely.
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According to documents obtained by TNR, Murray reprimands employees who fail to donate to his chosen candidates, going so far as to disseminate spreadsheets showing how much or how little his different subsidiaries are giving.
Until his recent influence on national politics, Murray was perhaps best known for his role in the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster, in which six miners and three rescuers died at a Murray property in Utah in 2007. Murray blamed the tragedy on an earthquake; experts disagreed. wonderwhy bigmike doesn't get it?
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The only reason that intelligent energy isn't be utilized is the corporations can't control the sun, water, and wind. It's capitalism at it's ugliest... money is king no matter the consequences. It IS being used successfully in many areas.
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The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. Ralph Nader
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The sun, wind, and water are alive and well as real energy sources. On 4th Avenue in Tucson I saw a whole city business building powered solely by solar panels used as carports for shaded parking. And I can't tell you how many windmills I saw in Texas and Kansas. It was astounding! Canada has been successfully utilizing hydroelectric energy for decades. You're brainwashed by the coal/steele valley if you don't recognize the elemental forces as our supreme energy...clean and renewable.
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We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that. — Thomas Alva Edison
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Murray,how about those lives you destroyed in Utah? How can your employes have any kind of family life working 80 hours a week?
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It pays to win – literally – when you are a college football coach.
Thanks to Auburn football taking home the BCS National Championship title, head coach Gene Chizik is expected to earn a $600,000 bonus. That brings Gene Chizik's season total performance-related compensation total for Auburn's 14-0 season to $1.1 million according to research by Bloomberg.
Chizik, who is 49-years-old and previously coached at the University of Central Florida, signed his contract with Auburn June 2009, taking less guaranteed money than six other SEC coaches according to USA Today.
"These are historic moments," Chizik's agent Russ Campbell told Bloomberg. "When coaches reach historic heights, you compensate them for it."
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This years' report on The State of Food Insecurity in the World (SOFI) published by FAO, WFP and IFAD introduced a new and improved methodology for assessing the number of the chronically food insecure and undernourished on this planet.
These new figures are significantly lower than previous estimates, however, with almost 870 million people living in food insecurity, the total numbers still remain remarkably and intolerably high. The food insecure population is still growing in absolute terms in some regions and we are still very far away from reaching the World Food Summit goals of halving, between 1990 and 2015, the number of people who suffer from hunger.
The report shows that in the last decade economic growth has taken place in all regions and provides evidence showing that this growth can be a powerful driver for increased food security when translated into agricultural growth and in particular when it is inclusive and reaches smallholder farmers and women.
However, the impact of economic growth on food insecurity reduction has not been the same everywhere. While some regions have fared particularly well, other seem to lack behind and have not have been able to fully capitalize on the potential created by the growth their economies experienced as it seems that that growth has failed at reaching the poor.
To reduce poverty and hunger, growth needs to reach the poor and the increased income needs to generate demand for the assets controlled by them. Poor households need to be able to use the additional economic assets to improve their diets both in quantity and quality.
Some elements that have been identified as being instrumental for facilitating a pro-poor, inclusive economic growth are education, social protection, good governance and purposeful public action and governments need to use the additional resources generated by economic growth to put them into place.
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Mauricio Rosales
The problem that shows this issue is the problem of "pro-poor economic growth". Indeed, when social inequalities are important in the distribution of income, economic growth does not systematically lead to the reduction of poverty indices and in turn to the improvement of the populations' nutritional status. To induce economic growth that ensures at the same time poverty reduction, a pro-poor economic growth, it is necessary to direct investments towards basic infrastructures, the economic sector where there are more poor people in the country and to promote the private sector which is the real wealth creator in almost all countries.
Basic infrastructures
Infrastructures to build concern rural feeder roads, water supply, street lighting, health centers, and, in the best case, the creation of insurance systems for the farmers' health protection. The reason is that rural poverty is reinforced by among others the chronic diseases which destroy the farmers' economical status.
Economic sector to be focused on
In underdeveloped countries such as Benin Republic (West Africa), the agricultural sector should be preferred for the investments we are talking about. In the agricultural sector, emphasis should be placed on seasonal fruits that abound and often roots and tubers which generally have a much higher added value than cereals. In addition, it would be easier and more appropriate to increase domestic consumption of these food products, which will lead to economic growth while improving the nutritional status of the populations.
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Chef du Département d'Economie et de Sociologie Rurales
French version
Le problème que pose ce sujet est le problème de « croissance économique pro-pauvres ». En effet, quand les inégalités sociales sont importantes dans la répartition des revenus, la croissance économique ne conduit pas systématiquement à la réduction des indices de pauvreté et par ricochet à l'amélioration de l'état nutritionnel des populations. Pour induire une croissance économique qui assure en même temps la réduction de la pauvreté, soit une croissance économique pro-pauvres, il faut orienter les investissements vers les infrastructures de base, les secteurs où il y a plus de pauvres dans le pays considéré et la promotion du secteur privé qui est le véritable créateur de richesses presque dans tous les pays.
Infrastructures de base
Les infrastructures à construire concernent les pistes de desserte rurale, l'adduction d'eau potable, l'éclairage public, les centres de santé et, dans le meilleur des cas, la création de systèmes d'assurance pour la prise en charge sanitaire des producteurs agricoles. Car, la pauvreté rurale est entre autres renforcée par le poids insupportable que représentent les maladies chroniques qui fragilisent économiquement les producteurs.
Secteur économique à privilégier
Dans les pays sous-développés comme le Bénin (Afrique de l'Ouest), le secteur agricole doit être privilégié pour ces investissements. Dans le secteur agricole, un accent particulier doit être mis sur les fruits de saison qui pullulent souvent et les racines et tubercules qui ont généralement une valeur ajoutée largement plus élevée que celle des céréales. De plus, il serait plus aisé et plus indiqué d'intensifier la consommation intérieure de ces produits vivriers ; ce qui induira la croissance économique tout en améliorant l'état nutritionnel des populations.
Appui au secteur privé
Il s'agit de prendre des mesures de gouvernance qui facilite les affaires ; soit des mesures qui améliorent l'indice de « Doing business » que calcule régulièrement la Banque mondiale. A ce niveau, les mesures idoines doivent être prises pour combattre la corruption qui confine les pauvres dans un cercle vicieux. Il s'agit aussi d'assuer une justice impartiale, efficace et rapide.
Dr Emile N. Houngbo
Agroéconomiste & Spécialiste du Développement Durable,
Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC),
Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Sciences et Techniques Agronomiques de Kétou (ENSTA-Kétou),
Chef du Département d'Economie et de Sociologie Rurales
Greetings all (again),
Our contributions to the final question:
"How can we mobilize the political will necessary to put policies for hunger reduction and improved nutrition higher on the list of political priorities?"
From the question indicated above it's understood that the politicians have not placed hunger reduction and improved nutrition on their "higher" list of political priorities. Given this scenario and assuming the politicians are aware of both issues being a major concern for the nation then it's shocking to know they've not chosen for it to be of higher importance. So as citizens of the country in which such an injustice occur, the only options we have are:
1) Publicize our concerns for these issues at an international level because only then will mobilization of the political will necessary to put these policies at a higher level occur. And this is so because no politician wants bad publicity especially at the global level.
2) Citizens of the country can also form a strong group among themselves to personally deal with recruiting people to join their quest for the change in the political priorities of those in charge. The residents of the nation can have peaceful protests displaying their discomforts with the current issues that are addressed as opposed to what they feel should be addressed (especially if it's a Democratic Country).
3) From inception the citizens should've looked more closely at the politicians' campaign to get a better understanding as to what these political parties feel the need to prioritize so as to make a better or the best choice on elections day.
The bitter truth is that Mobilizing political will towards hunger reduction and improved nutrition is often difficult unless the politicians themselves also gain from the policies. In developing countries, power struggles are present in light of corruption and self interest. Developed nations, also present with high poverty rates, hunger and malnourished population need to give attention to the critical problems.
Political parties capturing votes from the hungry and malnourished citizens by implementing the policies to deal with these issues will benefit both parties (politicians and the citizens). In developing nations, the poor and hungry accounts for huge sum of the population. Implementing the policies or programmes and investing in hunger reduction and improved nutrition (and at same time insuring food security) for the mass groups affected by both issues will be recuperated by voting increase and support of the political parties fulfilling the nation's needs.
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil contested elections 3 times before being elected in 2002 for his fourth time contesting. He went after the working poor, low income, hunger stricken and under nourished citizens through his campaigning, building his support and manifesting policies investing in social protection and hunger alleviation. In his early years of office in 2003 to 2005, indications were already there to show his policies for hunger reduction. Eradication programmes such as Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) and Bolsa Familia which were the centre piece of his time in office. Fome Zero brought a series of policies together to ending hunger in Brazil. Fome Zero venture highly into agricultural production in family agriculture and distribution of food to the hungry. Former President was re elected in 2006 mainly from these policies.
In mobilizing the political will necessary to put policies for hunger reduction and improved nutrition higher on the list of political priorities, a solution of voting benefits to the political parties who promote these policies and benefits to the hungry and malnourished will be realized.
However, a lot of advocacy has gone down the drain without any significant change. So the overall solution may very well be to empower and better educate the nation on why better nutrition and hunger reduction is essential to them and ways and means how they can improve same. Also, we feel that the KEY here is that people need to vote for betterment and pay more emphasis on what they want and which political party can give them that (of course in keeping with what will be beneficial for the nation as a whole).
Greetings all,
Below are our contributions for Question Two:
"Can you tell us about policies that led to better nutritional status as a result of investment into agriculture?"
We all know that policies can either depress or improve economies, to begin with it must be highlighted that in Guyana, Agriculture accounts for 32% of GDP AND 37% of export earnings. Additionally, Guyana is the only CARICOM country that enjoys food security. In our approach to this question we have incorporated a few policies implemented in Guyana that has led to better nutritional status as a result of investment into agriculture.
The FAO predicts that agricultural production will have to increase by 70% by 2050 to feed a population of some 9 billion people. And climate models predict a much more uncertain climate in the next several decades. Extreme weather patterns can also become more severe which may lead to the consequences of more volatile food production and food prices. As a result our Region cannot afford to be complacent and has to be more proactive than reactive.
1) As of recent CARICOM has endorsed the Jagdeo Initiative led out of Guyana, which was created to respond to the stabilization of Caribbean food prices and ensuring easy accessibility to sufficient nutrition for the region. And by extension to promote the expansion of the community's agricultural sector as well as ensure its sustainability. For example, in Guyana the "Grow More Food" campaign has gained prevalence and the Agricultural Ministry has developed a 10 year Food and Nutrition Security that will address availability, affordability, nutrition and stability. This campaign is still ongoing and the Ministry Of Agriculture is encouraging all households to have a kitchen garden in their backyards.
The Ministry has also implemented several other projects aimed at the diversification and modernization of agriculture so as to reduce the sectors' dependency on traditional crops while enabling the sector to gain global competitiveness.
i. The Agricultural Export Diversification programme (US$21.9M) - this programme was also launched in 2009 and aims to increase Guyana's export growth rate and reduce volatility. The programme comprises four main components: promotion of private sector entrepreneurship in agribusiness; improving agribusiness export and facilitation services; strengthening agricultural health and food safety services; and rehabilitation of drainage and irrigation systems.
ii. The Agricultural Support Services Programme (US$22M) – aims to increase rural incomes by increasing the efficiency of the agricultural production.
iii. Rural Enterprise Development Project (READ) - is a six year project started in 2009. Some objectives include; to strengthen linkages between rural producers and service providers involved in the production and diversification efforts; and to integrate improved technologies in the production and marketing supply chain for agricultural and non-agricultural based enterprises. (US$6M)
iv. Rice and Beans Project for Hinterland Communities (US0.65M) – the objectives of this programme are to increase rice and beans production in the Hinterland Communities of Guyana. Since the Amerindian Communities have a high incidence of food insecurity, the project directly targets food security in the area. To date 82 acres of land has been planted with rice and beans and a bond has been constructed for storing equipment, machines and chemicals. A further 75 acres of land is expected to be cultivated by the end of 2010.
2) In 2009 the CARICOM Heads of Government signed the Liliendaal Declaration on Agriculture and Food Security which was in recognition for the vital multi functional role agriculture plays for regional development. Regional action in agriculture is the priority of the Declaration with focus placed on CARICOM Agriculture Policy and Regional Strategic Plan. It focuses particularly on Food and Nutrition Security in the context of the 2007/2008 food crisis which highlighted the urgent need to maximize Regional agricultural production to meet food security and nutrition needs, it also addresses poverty alleviation, income and employment generation and ultimately the Region's need to ensure that Agriculture is seen as the "real" wealth generator.
These are just some Policies/programmes that led to better nutritional status as a result of investment into agriculture and are still ongoing in Guyana.
We Thank You.
Greetings from Guyana!
Below are our contributions with specific emphasis on Question One:
"Can you share specific experiences in which social protection and better food security governance have led to advances in local food security and improved nutrition?"
Since the beginning of time, human beings actions have been influenced by their need to have food. Thus, food security has always been a concern for everyone, it is a national responsibility. Even though everyone would've probably mentioned this already, the real question is "What is food security?" "[Food security] is … access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. Its essential elements are the availability of food and the ability to acquire it. Food insecurity, in turn, is the lack of access to enough food." (World Bank 1986).
Given the fact that food security is a concern for all people, food insecurity is prevalent in poor lesser developed countries (LDCs), because of their inability to generate enough income to purchase food it gets worse when they're unable to grow their economies and simply produce their own foods. We all know that the one condition that can solve the problem of food insecurity for any nation is that of "economic growth" as was mentioned in the forum. Developing and developed economies have in fact proven this to be true, as their gross domestic product steadily increase their undernourished populace decreases.
Social Protection and better food security governance can indeed lead to advancement in local food security and improved nutrition. When countries faced with food insecurity issues, can significantly improve their levels of social protection (which can even be in the form of policies implemented to protect local farmers in their economies from outside competition and foreign based products). They can prevent their economies from being dominated by foreigners and taking away pools of resources to their foreign land and even to the point of exploiting labourers in the relatively poor countries. With this capital outflow it means that citizens' earnings are not being properly invested or used in their own countries thereby not contributing to the growth of the economy which is essential for betterment in poorer nations.
For example, right here in Guyana we see a wide variety of well packaged plantain and banana chips made in Costa Rica, of which our Guyanese people are going fanatical for but the ironic thing is that Guyanese grow both bananas and plantains of which we do not desire, and the more amusing thing is that the chips taste no different from the ones we can buy here at home (Guyana). These are the simple things that create huge economic problems for small or poor countries and Governments need to put better measures in place to deal with these issues. Why import something that your country produces?
However, there are some advantageous methods implemented by the Government of Guyana such as; local agricultural farmers are given certain packaged seeds to encourage them to plant or grow more food which is good, since it adds to the third dimension of food security which is availability of more food for all. Additionally, with the known natural disaster of floods in Guyana a lot of farmers do not feel encouraged to farm anymore, but what the Government is doing is that during these times there is guaranteed help for farmers such as compensation for any loss.
The Government also took it up a notch, where through the Ministry of Agriculture there is a hotline service offered to farmers whereby they can call and indicate whatever problems they may be encountering. The Ministry of Agriculture would then try to see how they can deal with whatever issues were highlighted. This act by the government has led to better food security in Guyana. Moreover, there is a Programme on National Communications Network (NCN), which allows the entire Guyana with more specific emphasis to farmers, where they can be updated on the activities as it relates to farming. The programme often has experts who educate farmers on better farming practices and pest control methods. Here we clearly see a pro active or preventative approach by the Government to deal with future farming practice or pest control issues and other general farming problems.
This is all for now.
Thank You.
How can we mobilize the political will necessary to put policies for hunger reduction and improved nutrition higher on the list of political priorities?
Hunger reduction and better nourishment are not high on the agenda of policy makers. The problem is not one of knowledge about nutrition and hunger, policy are well aware of the importance but they fail to take into consideration what impact better nutrition and freedom from hunger has on higher priority objectives . These include high priority objectives such as poverty reduction, literacy improvement and health improvement.
policies makers often believe that if these objectives are achieve, problem such as hunger reduction and better nourishment well correct themselves , for example with the improve income individuals will have better nourishment and cure hunger. What most policy maker s fails to take into consideration is the implications variables such as hunger and nutrition have on achieving high priority objectives such as literacy improvement.
For example policy makers would design policies to improve school accessibility to children, but fail to take into consideration what can impact attendance and performance in school. These factors are usually seeing as exogenous factors in the eyes of policy maker and can be self-corrected if these larger objectives are achieved. In Guyana students, especially at the primary level usually eat breakfast on their way to school. This is not one of high nutritional content usually a cheap aerated drink and biscuit. Some even attend school without breakfast and just a small pocket change for lunch which is similar to the breakfast mention above. Most families cannot afford a more nutritious breakfast, which tend to have great impact on student's attention span, problem solving abilities and forgetfulness, which greatly hinder academic performance. This would affect academic attainment which also has great implications for poverty reduction, since education is the key to escape poverty for and be self-sustainable not only for Guyanese but most people living in poverty around the world.
Therefore we would recommend a more join policy approach where policy makers design polies and are encourage to incorporated variables such as nutrition and hunger. This could be done by sharing success stories and research findings of programmes that have work jointly on achieving a major objective. For example the school snack programme implemented by ministry of education in Guyana "Mention by final economic student group one". There is also the school uniform programme which was also implemented by the ministry of education. These too programmes implemented together would have a greater impact on improving literacy in Guyana which is one of the major objectives of the government. The school uniform programme has improve poor families ability to send their children to school while the school snack programme aid in better nutriment and reduce hunger which helps to solve some of the problems mention above that is associated with hunger and academic performance. This is just one example of how policies makers can be encourage placing hunger reduction and better nourishment higher on the list of objectives.
2. Can you tell us about policies that led to better nutritional status as a result of investment into agriculture?
Policies aimed at improving nutritional status through investment in agriculture are vital for development.
The comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) under the AU/NEPAD initiative is aimed at, among other things, reducing food and nutrition insecurity through agriculturally led development. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has developed the regional agricultural policy (ECOWAP) which outlines the principles and objectives allocated to the agriculture sector as well as guides interventions in agricultural development within the region. A joint ECOWAP/CAADP action plan was developed for the period 2005-2010 by ECOWAS and the NEPAD Secretariat for such development. The ECOWAP/CAADP agenda is an important part of national efforts to provide solid investment programmes at both a national and regional level towards improving the lives of the people.
With respect to Ghana, the CAADP focused on improving existing policies and strategic plans. The goal of reducing food insecurity and poverty called for a coordinated approach for effective development in the agriculture sector.
The Government of Ghana (GoG) compact sets parameters for long term partnership within the agriculture sector, specifies main commitments of both government and partners, and clarifies expectations regarding the agribusiness and farming communities as well as sector policy, budgetary and investment commitments. The compact outlines the intentions of the GoG with regards to the agriculture sector with its ultimate purpose being to increase effectiveness of planning and execution of government efforts, increasing effectiveness of delivery of external assistance in the agriculture sector with both limited transaction costs and coordinated donor support, and providing a solid framework by which assistance can be increases to help meet the short and long term investment needs of the sector. The overall goal is to achieve economic growth as well as development towards ensuring food and nutrition security for the whole population.
Bonjour à tous
voici quelques éléments de Réponse à ces questions
• Les projets Telefood ont contribué à l' amélioration de l'état nutritionnel des bénéficiaires. Ces projets concernent la production agricole, l'élevage, la pêche, l'apiculture.
• Pour mobiliser la volonté politique. Il faut organiser les tables rondes avec tous les acteurs et plaider pour que la sécurité alimentaire soit inscrite comme priorité dans les plans de développement de chaque pays. Chaque Etat doit accentuer les actions pour la sécurité alimentaire à travers l'organisation des foires agricoles, des fêtes de moisson en plus de la Journée Mondiale de l'Alimentation qui se tient tous les ans.
Adèle Irénée GREMBOMBO
Consultante en Nutrition
Paris (France)
Dear All,
I share one concept that can help to develop food security of Bangladesh.
"Utilization of functional space for food production and nutrition improvement in Bangladesh.
As high population density in Bangladesh leads her major priority for food and nutrition crisis to mitigate. For few years it obtains self-sufficient in food. Due to natural calamities like flood, heavy rain, drought, saline intrusion which forecasting the loss of food and cash crops that disturbs the continuing progress of the entire economy. Bangladesh is based on agrarian economy. Agriculture is the single largest producing sector of economy since It comprises about 30% of the country's GDP and employing around 60% of the total labor force. Agriculture related with the major macroeconomic objectives like employment generation, poverty alleviation, human resources development and food security. The holdings of agriculture in Bangladesh are generally small. The use of modern machinery is gradually gaining popularity. Rice, Jute, Sugarcane, Potato, Pulses, Wheat, Tea and Tobacco are the principal crops. The crop sub-sector dominates the agriculture sector contributing about 72% of total production. Fisheries, livestock and forestry sub-sectors are 10.33%, 10.11% and 7.33% respectively. The government of Bangladesh play role in some objectives, such as increase in grain production, etc.
Bangladesh has several organizations (governmental, non-governmental) and these are holds many unutilized place or ornamental place. Where Bangladesh carry a strong weakness of food and nutrition crisis, the use of these places for only beautification (very few of them cultivate) is not hopeful for our nation and can not contribute to minimize the crisis. Why there are no initiatives from these organizations (any types) to contribute in food production? Why do all these organizations not become a part of to ensure country`s food security ? or a tinny part to support mankind?........"
Thank you.
Can you share specific experiences in which social protection and better food security governance have led to advances in local food security and improved nutrition?
Social protection and improved food security governance is crucial to the survival, development and empowerment of the poor in the developing world. Guyana is no exception even with its huge endowment of natural resources and the potential to be a leading exporter of agricultural products in the Caribbean.
The Government of Guyana and donor agencies over the years have become increasingly involved in social protection policies and improved food security for vulnerable groups in society. The recently initiated Rice and Beans project in the hinterland village of Moco-Moco are testament to the move by the government and donor agencies to improve the overall economic and social conditions in these communities. It is argued that prevalence of poverty is higher in hinterland regions, projects such as the Rice and Bean project contribute towards improved incomes for persons within these communities. In addition to increased incomes the village population has access the wider variety of foods in addition to their traditional staple diet which leads to improved nutrition.
The Government of Guyana has also encouraged cooperatives in the quest for greater food security and the United Nations essentially embraced the idea of cooperatives with this year's World Food Day theme "Coops- the key to food security." Cooperatives in developing countries can play a pivotal role in ensuring food security and social protection by income generating projects especially through agricultural projects. In Guyana, approximately fifty percent of sugar cane is grown by cooperatives and the private sector. Sugar is one of the largest foreign exchange earners in Guyana hence cooperatives ability to contribute and earn income for their members and increases the overall welfare of the country.
The Mangrove Reserve Women Producers is another example of cooperatives enhancing social protection and food security. This group comprise mostly of women living along communities on the coast of Guyana often they referred to as "country women." These women have low levels of education or none at all and have little chances of employment in the formal sectors and a culture of male dependence dominates amongst them. Since this group was organized these women were able to produce a variety of products using local knowledge such as cassava bread, coconut biscuits, local drinks, pepper sauces and dried fruits and meats. They have also engaged in small scale farming and gardening in a variety of crops. It is clearly evident that through organization into cooperatives they were able to produce products for market locally and the potentially for international markets and at the same growing their own food.
Can you tell us about policies that led to better nutritional status as a result of investment into agriculture?
Guyana's investment policy regime includes a wide range of instruments to stimulate
and attract new investments into the agricultural sector.
These include:
1. Tax holidays on pioneering activities
2. Accelerated depreciation
3. Export allowances for non-traditional export outside CARICOM
4. Exemptions on plant, equipment and machinery
5. Exemption of import duty and consumption tax on fish and seafood processing equipment, refrigerated vehicles, packaging material and other inputs for seafood processing
6. Unlimited loss carryover from previous periods
Since 2001, GO-INVEST, the Government of Guyana Investment Agency established in 1994, has been responsible for investment, trade and export promotion activities of the economy. The New Guyana Marketing Corporation (NGMC) is a trade-facilitating institution to support and promote the exports of non-traditional commodities. The NGMC has been mandated to expand the market for local agricultural produce locally, regionally and internationally Agribusiness and marketing entrepreneurs interested in commodity export activities from Guyana are provided with advisory support and information services from GO-INVEST. With regard to export promotion, GO-INVEST provides exporters with trade information, assists in export promotion and advises Government on policy formulation and strategies to stimulate export performance. Investment profiles are also developed to guide investment opportunities. Duty-free imports and tax holidays are also available to investors on the basis of certain defined criteria. Together, GO-INVEST and NGMC are expected to be in the forefront of the new development paradigm to support the sector's competitiveness. Further, these institutions are expected to undertake the lead role in export trade facilitation and market intelligence as well as monitoring the effectiveness of promotional instruments in support of the sector's competitiveness.
Dear Juan Carlos García y Cebolla and Mauricio Rosales and other members:
As a brand new member, I feel it a great honor to be permitted to join the FSN Forum recently. In response to the emails from Juan Carlos García y Cebolla and Mauricio Rosales, I tried to answer the question: "How can political will be mobilized to truly take action for hunger reduction and improved nutrition?" by quickly catching up with the progress of the Coherent Food Security Responses: Incorporating Right to Food into Global and Regional Food Security Initiatives.
In addition to the three traditional separations of powers (the National People's Congress/Parliament, Executive and Justice), the National Congress of the Communist Party of China ( the overall mid to long term strategies and orientation) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (China's top advisory body) all participate in the design of national strategies and priorities. This structure facilitates wide reflection of issues, in particular food insecurity at national and sub-national levels and mobilization of the political will of the top leaders to truly take action for hunger reduction and improved nutrition. Furthermore, many government agencies have opened official blogs to announce new draft polices for discussion and collect emerging issues from the general public.
Guarantee of national food security has been integrated into the national strategy by the Seventeenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The ongoing Eighteenth National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) calls for continuity of the progress toward the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects set at the Sixteenth Congress, and continuing to work hard to ensure its attainment by 2020. In this Congress, it is the first time to set the target of doubling per capita GDP as well as per capita disposable income in 2020 in comparison of that in 2010, which will benefits the poor and help better guarantee of national food security in China
The FAO has given the Agricola Medals to two Chinese statesmen: the first time was to the former President Jiang Zemin; the second time is to the current Premier Wen Jiabao. These medals are strong incentives for mobilizing the political will of the top Chinese leaders as well as the top leaders in other countries to integrate food security more closely into new national strategies and plans.
The findings of emerging issues, solutions on food insecurity in the world through the efforts by the FSN Forum will also make contributions to mobilizing the political will of the top national leaders in the world to truly take action for hunger reduction and improved nutrition.
This is the first time for me to send my personal views. I used my penname to facilitate discussion.
Victoria Zi from China


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