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As many of you know, I have a thing for sake, after being introduced to the high-end stuff when I was living and working in Japan. I try to review great sakes here on Vinography as often as I can, while at the same time trying to teach those who are unfamiliar with the stuff a bit more about it.
Some readers, either through their questions, or their outright requests, have rightly pointed out that I have skipped over some of the basics when it comes to sake, and these basics aren't exactly as well known among my readers as, say, the basics of how to taste wine.
So without further ado, I bring you:
The Vinography Guide to Drinking, Serving, Storing, and Enjoying Sake
What is Sake?
Let's start with a quick refresher on sake and how it is made. Alcohol made from fermented rice, along with "modern" rice growing techniques, was originally brought to Japan from China in roughly the 3rd century BCE. Like with many things imported from the mainland, over the next few centuries the Japanese adapted and transformed sake into something uniquely theirs. What we know as fine sake today remains a product of rice fermented in spring water with a combination of yeast and a special mold known as koji, which was likely also brought over from the mainland at a later date. Today's sake, however, bears little resemblance to the sake of past centuries.
Modern sake results from many innovations and refinements, but most dramatically from mechanical rice milling equipment, which has given rise to the various grades of sake that are based upon the degree of milling that each rice kernel receives, as well as sterile filtration, which provides us with the crystalline clear brews that are becoming more and more popular around the world.
Premium sake comes in several varieties, the most common of which can be distinguished primarily by the degree to which the rice kernels used to make it have been milled. In short, the more of each rice kernel that has been stripped away, the higher the grade of sake. Daiginjo sakes, the highest grade, are made from rice kernels that has been milled to less than 50% of its former mass. Ginjo sakes are made from rice kernels milled to between 60% and 51% of their former mass. And honzojo sakes are made from rice kernels milled to between 70% and 61% of their former mass. Finally, in addition to the milling of the rice, premium sake can also be distinguished by whether a small amount of alcohol has been added during the brewing process, a step which some brewers believe yields better aromas and flavors. Those sakes to which alcohol has NOT been added carry the added designation of junmai, which usually precedes the quality designation. E.g., junmai daiginjo or junmai ginjo. Confusingly the lowest grade of junmai sake is not called junmai honzojo, it is merely called junmai.
There are several other less common artisan varieties of sake (aged, natural yeast fermented, etc.) as well as the industrial grade stuff that is served hot in most sushi restaurants that don't merit addressing at this point.
Why Drink Sake?
Sake has become increasingly popular in recent years for its subtle, delicate flavors and its ability to pair with similarly subtle flavors in many cuisines, including in particular, Asian foods and seafood. Sake also matches a lot of modern cuisine which increasingly draws on Japanese influences, among other Asian localities. In particular, and not surprisingly, sake is a wonderful match with raw fish (which can easily be overwhelmed by some wines) provided, of course, that the fish hasn't been drowned in soy sauce and wasabi (a common crime).
All of these are simply typical starting points, however. Regular readers know that I don't believe in the "rules" of food and wine pairing, which means I also don't believe in the rules of food and sake pairing. Sake is simply another option for those who enjoy drinking stuff that tastes great along with their food.
Hot Sake Versus Cold Sake
One of the questions that prompted the writing of this article was a reader wanting to know when and what kind of sake to drink cold versus warm. This is an excellent question, and one that many sake beginners have, after having mostly experienced sake in those little warm carafes in sushi bars.
There are two (and a half) factors to consider when warming sake.
The first is the grade or quality of sake. Generally the higher grades of sake (ginjo and daiginjo) are quite delicate in flavor and suffer (rather than benefit) from warming. Lower grades of sake (which can sometimes have rough edges) benefit from warming, which makes them more smooth. Most of the time you'll want to drink your fine sakes cold (at the same temperature as your white wine).
The second factor to consider in the serving temperature of sake is the flavor profile of sake. Sakes with earthier, gamier flavors often benefit from being served at room temperature or slightly warmed (e.g. 5-10 secs in the microwave). Yamahai sakes (those made with some wild yeasts in the mix) which have dried mushroom flavors, are often better warmed, for instance.
The final consideration with regards to warming sake is simply whether you want something warm to drink. When it's cold outside, warm sake is great! Don't be afraid to experiment.
Storing Sake
The most important thing to remember when it comes to storing sake is that most sake isn't meant to be aged like wine. That's not to say you can't do it, but the flavors that most of us are looking for in our fine sake don't tend to last over time. Fine sake is meant to be drunk within several months of purchase, and if you ever happen to come across the unpasteurized variety of sake known as nama sake (also namazake) this more delicate of brews is meant to be drunk within weeks.
This effectively means that there's no such thing as a sake collection. I have a bottle or two on hand at any given time, but mostly when I want to drink sake, I go out and buy it a day or two before the occasion.
All sake should be stored in the refrigerator at all times, both before and after opening the bottle. It will keep there for several weeks, and thanks to most bottles being closed with screwcaps, that means I don't have to worry about not finishing a bottle if I decide to open one with dinner.
Serving and Enjoying Sake
There are two primary ways that I recommend serving sake. The first, and easiest way for wine lovers, is simply to treat it like a white wine -- serve it in any glass that you would use for a Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or other crisp white wine. I recommend making smaller pours than you would for white wine, simply because sake is generally more alcoholic than wine, and smaller pours get consumed before they can warm up too much. Be sure to keep the bottle cold between serving.
The other enjoyable way of serving sake celebrates sake's role as part of the aesthetic experience of a Japanese meal. Like many aspects of traditional eating and drinking in Japan, sake consumption has its own particular aesthetic and set of specialized serving and drinking vessels.
These range in construction, size, and specific use, but generally are some variation on a pitcher and a small cup. From priceless, century-old handmade pottery to modern handblown glass and everything in between, sake cups and bowls are celebrated (and collected) as a core part of the Japanese experience of drinking sake, especially as part of a formal dining experience like the multi-course kaiseki meal. I've included an image on the right of a particularly nice cup that I had the honor of using at a meal in Tokyo last year.
On occasion (in restaurants mostly) sake can also be served in a square wooden box, with or without a glass sitting inside of it, overflowing with sake. If served in a box (usually for some celebratory reason) the box is simply treated like a cup that is most easily drunk from the corner. If the box contains a glass brimming with sake, that is best sipped without hands until the glass can safely be picked up and used without fear of spilling. Once the glass is empty, the overflow can be drunk from the box.
So Go Drink Some Sake!
Get out there and try some, already! Whole Foods carries some, as do several other gourmet supermarkets, or better yet, visit a wine store or sake store in your neighborhood. Worst case, order some on the Internet. Looking for suggestions on what sake to drink?
If there's anything I didn't cover that you still have questions about, let me know!
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TC TO JAMES CARLYLE ; 6 January 1843; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18430106-TC-JC-01; CL 16: 7
Chelsea, 6 jany, 1843—
Dear Jamie,
You find here inclosed a Document, which you have to carry over to Postie at Ecclefechan and sign; whereupon Postie will hand you two sovereigns for it. You are to give one of these to Isabella, and the other to Jenny who is now up stairs with my Mother; and say that they are New-Year's Gifts from me, with many brotherly salutations and "good wishes for the season," to both the one and the other. Having done this, your commission for the present is ended; and I will thank you beforehand.— Solely farther, if you have an old Newspaper, you may direct it hither in token that the thing came safe; and in that case you can ask of Alick too whether his two things were safe; and I will take the Newspaper as a sign in the affirmative from him too. I have little doubt but all goes safe that one hands in that way: but an express word or sign to that effect is also satisfactory. You are all terribly sweer [reluctant] to write; therefore I suggest a Newspaper as handier; not by any means as equally good.
But, in truth, my dear Brother, I consider that you might easily do worse than actually set about learning to write freely, and have more than once counselled. Suppose, you went up stairs, to the end-room, some day, with a fire lighted (which will dissipate the damp too), and all your men fairly at work out of doors; and then, taking a good roomy sheet of paper, honestly set yourself to fill it for me! It would be productive of several good effects, and no evil one at all! You have only to commit yourself heartily to the business, and try. Your rugged Annandale sense and uptake is altogether right for us; good and sound: you have only to learn writing it down. Mind the periods and points; the spelling; the dividing at the end of the line by syllables &c;—above all to try, and persevere!— —
My news are all in the bit of Paper which I write to my Mother; which she will communicate to you. I am very busy; have many interruptions which I cannot stave off. My blessings with you dear honest Brother, and farewell!
T. Carlyle


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There is something about having your body pinched between gigantic, freezing-cold metal plates that serves as a reminder of your own mortality. You feel small and insignificant, like an ant might that's being examined by a child under a microscope. I do the requisite inhale, a small death, but can't quite hold it long enough for the metallic buzzing noise of the machine to shut off, so I find myself sneaking mini breaths, certainly ruining the resulting film.
Blurry film is what I assume when I receive the letter, the same letter I receive every year, requesting that I return for a follow-up ultrasound to re-examine an abnormality in my left breast. It's that forbidden breath I took, the one that reminded me that I still was alive. But every year, when I open that letter, I wonder, what if?
My children rely on me as their sole parent since the death of their father eight years ago. I sit between them in the cramped middle seat of airplanes, so that they can have equal parts of me, and not fight; I lie in the middle of the bed during "cuddle bunny time" so that they can each have one of my arms wrapped around their shoulders; They fight incessantly whenever one perceives that the other has received a larger share of my attention. As their only parent, my children scrutinize every nuance of my existence, from my ability to mediate fairness between them, to my latest toenail polish color. With this level of scrutiny comes their unnatural awareness of the changes in my body. Every gray hair and wrinkle is noted. They beg me to dye my hair to hide the gray, and both of them panicked when I got glasses.
"I don't want you to get old!" my nine-year-old son protested. What he really meant is "I don't want you to die."
Last week at his first lacrosse practice, I stood in the rain and watched as he ran laps with the other boys, clattering around the field in oversized helmets and shoulder pads making them look like teenagers rather than fourth graders. I dashed to the car to escape the rain, and had just taken out my book when I saw my son approach, his wail barely visible beneath the cage of his face guard.
"What's wrong?" I asked, opening the car door.
"I thought you left! I keep thinking you are going to die!" I stood with him on the sidelines, rain dripping beneath my coat, down my back, trying to coax him to re-join the practice, insisting that he at least watch even if he didn't want to participate. But I knew the practice was lost for him, his terror too great.
My fourteen-year-old daughter prefers to curl herself into my arms and talk baby talk. She clings to her little girl self, squealing in delight at all the things she declares are "cute." Perhaps she recognizes my struggle to remain a youthful parent, as she denies her own adolescence and tries to revert to a simpler, child-like state, one not marred by loss.
I am certain the ultrasound tomorrow will bear benign news, but I am still tempted to update the sheet of paper that my son keeps in his desk with all the emergency numbers on it, the one he keeps in case anything should happen to me. In creating it, I couldn't tell if I was his easing fear, or fueling it, but he keeps it where he knows he can find it and it seems to give him peace of mind. We have had many discussions about where he and my daughter would go to live if the worst were to happen.
"I am going to live to be very old. I am not going to die," I promise him. Am I being too optimistic? Is it wrong to make this promise to an anxious 9 year old? I am hopeful that the odds are in my favor. And so, despite my doubts and my annual threatening mammogram letters, it's a promise I am determined to keep.


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Valencia, Elche and Hercules warned over illegal state aid
EU competition commissioner Joaquin Almunia has warned that any Spanish clubs found guilty of receiving illegal state aid will have to pay the millions of euros involved back quickly, with interest.
Almunia was responding to a question regarding the cases of Valencia, Elche and Hercules, who all received loan guarantees from the regional Valencian government, in moves the European Commission is investigating at present.
However, his comments could also apply to Real Madrid, who are under investigation...


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"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
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We are one of the most-recognized firms in the industry. We were named "Public Relations Agency of the Year" for the third year in a row.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE - Officials in Belmont County said they believe the recent boom in natural gas drilling in Ohio will undoubtedly benefit the local economy.
In recent years, the gas drilling industry has exploded in Ohio and neighboring states, with companies tapping into the Marcellus Shale natural gas reserves beneath the Appalachian states. Methods of extracting larger volumes of the natural gas from these deep underground rock formations have been perfected in the past few years, opening up new door within the industry.
During Wednesday's meeting of the Belmont County Commissioners, officials said the growing industry is presenting another means for Ohio to take advantage of its natural resources, and the economic impact promises to be significant.
"The oil and gas industry can help Ohio climb out of the recession," said Commissioner Ginny Favede, citing recent reports supporting that claim. "It has the potential to bring an additional 23,000 jobs, and the economic impact from the spinoff of this industry can be phenomenal."
Larry Merry, director of the Belmont County Port Authority, said the impact has already been hitting locally. On one project alone, a company recently purchased more than $100,000 worth of rock locally to develop a site where a well is being drilled.
Land owners are also taking advantage of the industry boom. There have been a number of public informational meetings about the sale or leasing of mineral rights in the wake of the Marcellus Shale drilling boom, and there are new oil and gas leasing businesses being established in the region to help property owners with transactions pertaining to companies' desire to access the natural gas beneath their lands.
Merry said property owners should consult with an expert before moving forward with deals to allow companies to drill on their properties or take any of the valuable resources that lie beneath the surface.
"When it comes to having oil and gas rights, the reality is you are only going to sell it once," said Merry. "You should get professional help. Don't be dazzled by the dollars. And my suggestion is you should only lease to a certain depth.
"Overall, I think it's a positive thing," said Merry.
In other action Wednesday, the board met in executive session with attorney Richard Myser representing the Belmont County Community Improvement Corporation and Belmont County Auditor Andy Sutak to consider the sale of public property. No action was taken following the executive session.
The board also met in executive session with Sutak, Belmont County Prosecutor Chris Berhalter, members of the auditor's office staff and representatives of the state auditor's office to discuss confidential matters concerning the county's post audit.
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Hank Green has been making videos as one half of the famous VlogBrothers for years, but Incongruent is the sole work of art that has come from years as an acoustic musician. Many of the songs that you'll hear on the record are re-recordings with Green's new band Hank Green And The Perfect Strangers, and the result of the mix is phenomenal, so let's dive right in.
"I F$*%ing Love Science" kicks off the album with a bang. So much so, that the popular Facebook page, and now website and YouTube channel, of the same name heralded it as their theme song, which is quite a compliment.
Any musician will tell you that the first track is pivotal in creating a good record. You can have all the great effects, memorable hooks, and catchy lines on the inside, but if you don't nail that first couple of minutes, you're not going to have yourself a great album, and at worst, lose interest right off the bat.
Thankfully, the opening track is, well, in a fitting word: Awesome. A hard and classic, back-to-basics, pop-punk guitar riff starts us off, and then shuts down for a slow and smooth introduction to pick up and ease us in with a lately seldom heard complementary bass line. At it's bare bones, it's literally a song about all the things Hank loves about science, but it sets the standard for the rest of Incongruent.
What's really great about this album is that it combines two things that are found difficult to bring together. Simple, but interesting, chord progressions, with a few fancy licks thrown in the mix, and lyrics without much subtlety. Sure, you won't have a hard time deciphering what great middle tracks like "I'd Rather," or "Oh JK Rowling," are about, but they're so entertaining that subtext doesn't really matter. In this writer's opinion, it's that transparency that makes it such a great album, especially for young adults, and people who are generally kind of tired of whiny college rock. (Sorry, Seton Hall. Your station's still got a few gems...)
To conclude, Incongruent is a must-have for any music lover, whether you're into pop-rock or not. Hank Green And The Perfect Strangers are off to a great start, and there's a free drink and three cheers in New Jersey if they find themselves here on tour after VidCon for making listening to music fun again, and continuing to not forget to be awesome.
You can get Incongruent from DFTBA Records, both censored and explicit (props for family-friendliness), and while you're there, check out some of the other great stuff that they sell and do.


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Voter ID Requirement Advancing in Missouri SenateThe measures still need a final vote before going back to the House.
STL Voters Deliberate to Keep, Phase Out Earnings TaxAbout thirty percent of registered voters in the city are expected to show up at the polls and vote.
McCaskill, Blunt Weigh In on Controversial Trump Comments"I have a hard time envisioning him as president of the United States. And I don't think I'm along in that. I think most Americans have a hard time envisioning him president of the United States," McCaskill says.
Ferguson Elections will Highlight National NewsFerguson could see a majority of black council members after Tuesday's election.
Voter Turnout in Missouri Pegged at 35.23 PercentSecretary of State Jason Kander says about 35.23 percent of eligible Missouri voters participated in this year's elections.
Gap Closing in Race for Illinois GovernorWith less than two months before Illinois voters head to the polls, the gap is closing in the race for governor. Democratic incumbant Pat Quinn now trails Republican challenger Bruce Rauner by less than 3 percentage points.
Election Official: 'Unusual' Number of People Voting Republican in North CountyRita Heard Days says people who would not normally vote Republican in North St. Louis County are doing so in this election.
Low Voter Turnout in St. Louis CityProblems have been few, Republican Director of Elections Gary Stoff tells KMOX.
St. Clair County Invokes Election Monitoring SystemFor the first time, voters concerned about any problems they run into will have a chance to report them directly to election officials.
Opinion: Obama's Biggest Failure Has Been On Race RelationsUnfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
Opinion: Presidential Poll TrollingThough the polls give political junkies a rush – and can put them on a natural high for a time or sink them into the bowels of depression – they mean absolutely nothing on Election Day. The poll taken on Election Day at the nation's polling booths is obviously the only one that counts.
New Poll by Ally Shows Akin AheadA recent poll shows Senate hopeful Todd Akin 3 points ahead of Senator Claire McCaskill despite flack for his recent comments.


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Meet Star, a German Shepherd mix available for adoption at Foothills Humane Society/Animal Shelter in Liberty, South Carolina.
This adult female is very sweet. Star is also heartworm positive, and needs a family who can get her the treatment she deserves.
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada — UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste started her Memorial Day weekend with a memory she would like to soon forget, after she was arrested early this morning for allegations of domestic violence.
According to the Clark County Detention Center, Celeste was taken into custody at 7:30 a.m. today and held on $3,000 bond. She spent the day behind bars with many believing she would not be released until Tuesday due to the holiday on Monday.


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Ms. Madhu Singhal, President
The President of Sampark, is the founder and secretary of Mitra Jyoti, an NGO that works for rehabilitation of disabled people and is associated with various other NGOs including Association of People with Disability, National Association for the Blind, etc.
Mrs. Smita Premchander, Secretary
The Founder-Member & Chief Secretary of Sampark, has 20 years of experience in developmental work with various agencies. She has been a trainer and consultant for gender, micro-finance and micro enterprise both in India and internationally.
Ms. Chinnamma, Vice president
The Vice President has 30 years of teaching experience in Bangalore and has taught children from all levels, and has taken teaching as well as administrative responsibilities during her teaching career. She is engaged in education intervention both in rural and urban project sites of Sampark.
Mr. P.S. Appu
Mr.Appu is a retired IAS Officer, who served as Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy in Mussourie Chief Secretary in Bihar and also Secretary, Agriculture and Secretary of Finance during his tenure in government service. He is awarded the Padma Bhushan for his service to the nation. He was the first President of Sampark and served for 5 years.
Mr. K. Vishwanathan
He is director of Mithraniketan, popularly known as "Chettan", and has been active as a member of various Boards and Committees of organizations like National Adult Education Board, NABARD, ICAR, IGNOU, Kerala University as well as Government of India & Government of Kerala.
Mrs. K.S. Appu
Mrs.Appu has been associated with educational establishments and was the Chairperson of a school committee in Mussourie. She is the member of Sampark from the past 17 years and has provided support to Sampark through out the inception of the organization
Mr. Chiranjiv Singh
Mr. Chiranjiv Singh, a retired IAS officer, who has worked as Development Commissioner for Karnataka. He has interests in education, and rural development and has been a great supporter for the organisation since the inception. He has served as India's representative in UNESCO in France for five years.
Dr. Kiran Rao
Dr.Kiran Rao is the Additional Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She has worked at NIMHANS for over 16 years. She has been a great supporter and advisor for the well being of the organsiation
Mr. Suryamani Roul, Member
He is Vice-President of Livelihoods, ACCESS Development Services, a Not for Profit Company, promoted by CARE-India and DFID towards institutionalization of its programme learning on livelihoods and microfinance. He worked as Project Director, Sustainable Tribal Empowerment Project in Andhra Pradesh, CARE-India.
Mr. Suresh R
He has been involved in policy & program formulation and systems development for dairy development, oilseed development, sericulture and natural resource management in various states of India. He worked with NDDB, the Swiss Development Cooperation, and now works with PLAN International, India.
Mrs. T. Sujatha
Sujatha is deputy advisor of Technical Consultancy Services Organisation of Karnataka (TECSOK) and involved in formulation of proposals, conducting workshops and skill building programs, providing counseling and assistance for women entrepreneurs. She is currently involved in conducting evaluation studies and preparation of industrial perspective plans.
Mr. Sushant Gupta
Sushant Gupta is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SG Analytics(www.sganalytics.com). Sushant worked initially with companies such as Siemens, Schlumberger and Monitor in India, UK, Norway and Middle East. Since 1999, he has developed a successful track record as an entrepreneur in UK and India in the Information and IT sector. His diverse industry experience gives him the expertise to lead the growth of SG Analytics where the grasp of different markets and sectors is essential in understanding client requirements and conceptualizing solutions.
Mrs. Priyashree Anilkumar
Ms. Priyashree Anilkumar is a Manager, H.R., HCL, Bangalore, from the past 10 years. She has the experience in Corporae sector since 20 years. She has supported Sampark as member of the Managing Committee and also in establishing linkages with industry for training to rural women.


text: This data set contains data collected during the joint Canadian-U.S. Arctic Ocean Section 1994 cruise in the central Arctic ocean. The purpose of the research was to provide the first description of porewater chemistry and diagenetic processes in near-surface sediments of the central ice-covered Arctic Ocean. Thirteen subcores from boxcores were collected. Analyses for a variety of solutes from the pore waters (oxygen, dissolved iron and manganese, phosphate, and titration alkalinity) were conducted on board.


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Be warned - this is not a particularly cheerful story. It is the 25th Century - the Hebridean islands have been empty of people now for hundreds of years. What happened was desperate - the islanders were traumatised at the bleak turn of events - others seemed strangely satisfied. The dust has now settled and a Government Ministry has sent an investigator to do what ministries do best - to write an official report - an inventory - a dossier - to determine a future for the empty islands. But this is not that report - this instead is the investigator's diary - his scrapbook of notes and photographs, poems and stories - old and new - portraits without people.
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On Monday, April 2, the famed pet photographer Richard Katris of Chanan Photography returns to Taylor Veterinary Clinic. He will be holding sittings throughout the day.
Katris, a thirty-five year veteran cat photographer, is best known for the work he does at cat shows, including many Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) shows. His work often appears in magazines like Cat Fancy, and his photographs were featured on wrapping paper at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York and in products released by Smithsonian Publishing.
Monday marks the last time Katris will appear in the metro Detroit area this year, and one of only two times he will be working in Michigan in 2012. He will be in Lansing for the TICA show on August 18 and 19. As of Friday afternoon, all bookings for sittings at Taylor Veterinary Clinic were filled, but call (734) 287-7900 after 9:00 AM on Monday morning to find out if any slots have opened.


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I am Márcia Nogueira, 31 years old, from Azores and I am an International DI from DRH Norway. I decided to join this program while working with one Solidarity Institution back in my country, I felt the need to do more in the social work field and as a volunteer. I wanted to learn more about development work, see and experience by myself another reality in a developing country. India was my choice; I guess the needs of this country as well as its culture was something that I related more with comparing with other developing countries.
My project was with NHQ (National Head Quarter) office in Delhi, I was part of a 5 members team responsible for monitoring all the HPP projects in India.
During the six months I was more involved with the Education sector, directly working with the AWCs (Academy for Working Children) projects. My work was divided in several steps: Visiting the Projects; Reporting; Taking the Action and Conclude the Impact of my action.
During the visiting time I had the opportunity to interact with the children; even if I didn't speak one word in Hindi, we managed to communicate and in some academies I even played some games and did some activities with them. I could also see and interact with the communities, going to the slums and be received by the families that have the children in school.
I prepared a Workshop on Teaching Methods and recreational activities. We had several open discussions during the workshop to make sure the participants were understanding and to get their opinion on the subject. The practical part was the high light of the workshop, the teachers were very receptive and amused during the exercises and activities.
I had to visit HOPE Project in Delhi, The Homeless Centre in Delhi and 3 CDP's (Community Development Project) in 2 different states in order to supervise their work;
In this visits I had the opportunity to:
- Participate in the night round they do in the Homeless Centre Project. The main idea is to check the shelters by night, distribute blankets or even take the homeless out from the street to our shelters. It was a huge opportunity for me to see so close this reality in Delhi, how the project is running the shelters by night and how the homeless react to our intervention.
- Meet with SHG's (Self Help Groups) of women; I could interact with them, see their work, how they are managing the groups, they explained to me about their common goals, what the main idea of a SHG is and I could see the results and the impact of the groups in each village.
- Meet with Farmers' Club; they showed me how they organize the meetings, what they discuss and their work in the field. I also had the opportunity to go in the fields and see the practical work they are doing.
- Meet with Youth groups, especially the girls group in the villages; they were very receptive to my presence and I was very welcomed. Even though the majority do not speak English we always managed to communicate and to understand one other.
- I participated as well as organizing the visit of the Portuguese Ambassador to our office and one of our projects, "Homeless Centre" in Gazihabad, Delhi.
I was involved in the big task of making the half year report books. I was working in collaboration with the partnership office where we had to correct all the reports from all the projects in HPPI. It was a very intense period with a lot of work in a very short time, though we manage to finish on time. It was for me a great opportunity to collaborate with different departments of Humana People to People India.
I can say that the six month project period was a great experience for me. I had the opportunity to be part of a great team in NHQ; for that I thank all the members who were always there when I needed them. It was very interesting and my work has given me so many opportunities to see and explore different projects. See and experience different realities in India that I wouldn't have had the opportunity to explore.
It is difficult to make a conclusion for the whole period, but if I had to say it in 1-2 sentences I would say: "India was an experience of a lifetime. I will never forget it and I will miss it, that's for sure."


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The Marion Institute is a member based non-profit that acts as an incubator for a diverse array of programs and projects that create deep and positive change in the world.
Some of these initiatives – which we have entitled Greenhouse Initiatives – may be large or small, global or local in scope. One of our success stories, which was a past Greenhouse Initiative – the Green Belt Movement – won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. These projects represent a diverse array of interest areas.
The Marion Institute acts as an umbrella organization for its Greenhouse Initiatives and programs promoting and supporting individual project leaders and organizations who are on the ground working to enhance life for the earth and its inhabitants. Please take a few minutes and read through our diverse array of Greenhouse Initiatives.
We often look to our members as one source for identifying and supporting new initiatives. The notion of the "Serendipity Project," which are referred to a "Greenhouse Initiative" was first established as a means of fundraising for Board Member-sponsored projects, through the aid of the Marion Institute's 501c3 status. Today, we have the ability to offer this same form of sponsorship to projects that we feel dovetail with the Marion Institute's mission statement of "identifying and promoting programs that seek to enhance life for the earth and its inhabitants." This unique relationship allows us to not only accept tax-deductible gifts on behalf of a particular project, but more importantly, can help strengthen a project's mission. For more information, contact Janet Milkman at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 508-748-0816 x 110.
If you would like to bring a worthy organization or initiative to our attention, fill out this form and send it to email@example.com.
Please consider making a donation to support the goals of one of our Greenhouse Initiatives - or simply support the overall work of the Marion Institute.
Consciousness Initiative
The Consciousness Initiative will strive to open the dialogue between religion, spirituality and science. Our hope is that by taking respectful and thoughtful steps to integrate these factions, we might begin to see a true shift in the world - a shift to recognizing that we are all, in essence, one.
Himalayan Project
Helping to raise critical support for the Sherpa education and the distribution of much needed fleece winter jackets.
I Am Somebody!
I Am Somebody! is revolutionizing the NGO sector through principles of storytelling, the give and take of listening and the authenticity of exchange. We are multiplying available resources for the benefit of communities and their youth by creating a strong web of relationships that enable authentic exchange.
Mastate Charitable Foundation
Promoting education, research, community development, natural building, sustainable living and conservation in rural Costa Rica.
Kenyan NGO and UK charity that uses the performing arts and community programmes to educate, inspire and deliver social change.
Taktse International School
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Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock soared to an all-time high at market opening today, and was trading just over $76 in late morning. The jump was fueled by the company's second-quarter financial report that beat expectations on both revenue and earnings.
The consensus analyst estimate was for earnings per share of $0.32 and revenue of $2.81 billion. Earnings and revenue instead came in meaningfully higher at $0.42 per share and $2.91 billion, respectively.
But investors will need to look deeper than the second-quarter EPS and revenue figures to see why the Street is so confident in the social network. It's more evident than ever that Facebook is a money-making machine. Check out these three charts to see the bigger picture of how Facebook is executing proficiently on the most important metrics that drive its business.
The rapid shift to mobile continues
Mobile is still the big story for the company. Mobile daily active users, or DAUs, accounted for 79% of Facebook's total DAUs in the second quarter. That percentage is up from 76% in the first quarter. Facebook's mobile-only monthly active users, or MAUs, hit 399 million, up from 341 million.
This shift has taken the percentage of Facebook's ad revenue from mobile to an all-time high.
What's most intriguing about this chart is that it was just over a year and a half ago that 0% of Facebook's advertising revenue came from mobile.
Revenue continues to grow robustly
Facebook's mobile ads are more engaging for users, so the shift toward mobile has driven demand for the company's ad units much higher. This is giving the social network increasing pricing power per ad unit, helping advertising revenue soar as Facebook's ad revenue shifts to mobile.
Operating income growth is mind-boggling
When Facebook can increase the price per ad by 123% while ad impressions only decline by 25% from the year-ago quarter, this results in some serious scale. Thanks to Facebook's scalable business model and growing pricing power, the company is still growing operating income by triple digits.
While Facebook's continued performance at levels beyond expectations certainly provides more evidence that it has more growth ahead, and that its business may be more scalable than investors had imagined when shares went public at $38 per share, Mr. Market seems to already have taken this into consideration. On the other hand, is Mr. Market simply placing a well-deserved rosy premium on future growth prospects and a sustainable lucrative business model?
Is there any action investors should take? Given the enormously optimistic outlook priced into the stock, investors would likely be best only buying Facebook shares on a meaningful sell-off. On the other hand, the social network's business performance is another reason to hold for investors who already own shares. Should investors consider selling this winner? No way.
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The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians announced Wednesday that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) had approved 12.48 acres of land into Tribal Trust.
The land is contiguous to the Picayune Rancheria and located within the Chukchansi aboriginal territory around Coarsegold. With this addition the tribal now holds about 184 acres of land in trust and they have another 650 acres that are going through the fee to trust process.
Tribal trust land is obtained by petitioning the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to transfer a specific parcel of land into trust. The Chukchansi Tribal Council prioritized putting lands into trust during its 2010-11 tenure.
Having the land placed into trust allows the tribe to facilitate tribal self-determination by preserving and protecting lands and resources that hold cultural importance to the tribe. It also re-establishes tribal jurisdiction and sovereignty over an area of historical and anthropological significance, according to a release by Chukchansi Tribal Council Chairwoman Nancy Ayala.
"We are blessed to complete what has been a prolonged and demanding process," Ayala said. "All of our tribal members should be proud of this historic moment. Now that we have brought these original Chukchansi lands into trust, we will be better able to protect and honor these beautiful lands, as well as provide additional resources for tribal housing and other non-gaming economic development."
The approved Chukchansi fee-to-trust application was facilitated in part by the California Fee-to-Trust Consortium, which works to streamline the process so that tribes can secure landholdings that are protected by trust status in a timely and consistent way. The consortium meets quarterly to review application status and monitor BIA progress.


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According to Movie Pilot on Tuesday, "Hobbit" actor Manu Bennett spoke of his role as Azog in "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." According to a quick question answered by the actor, Bennet claimed that he wasn't quite finished with the filming of his character Azog the Defiler.
The actor then further clarified he was planning on flying back out to New Zealand next month to finish up his role. He was also still shooting for the third movie in the trilogy just prior to the premiere of "The Hobbit: The Unexpected Journey."
There were also a serious rumors flying around the internet about whether or not director Peter Jackson would actually be keeping Thorin Oakenshield alive in the third movie. Further clarification revealed that it was rumor debunked by TheOneRing.net website. In actuality, though it comes close to the mark, fans had been petitioning at one time keep Thorin alive in the third film. Apparently, the trend of Jackson's previous films of adding new characters and throwing in extra story lines was found appealing by fans. So appealing, that they petitioned a major change in the "Hobbit 3" movie.
There are also speculations of a new "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" trailer in the midst. After a lengthy discussion in regards to scheduling of the project, considering that the National Association Of Theater Owners have a ruling that markets can start advertising their films in the form of a trailer at 150 days. With the release date for the "Hobbit 3" move being Dec. 17, if one were to subtract 150 days backwards from that date, it falls right around the same event as the San Diego Comic Con.
Of course, this is pretty much going out on a limb as to when the "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" will be, but it does seem to be good timing.
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Wade Training Ltd has been in business for just under 30 years firmly establishing itself as one of the foremost training and employment providers in Northern Ireland. The company has come a long way from their humble beginnings in 1985 when they were founded by Mr Annesley Renshaw.
The Youth Training Program (YTP) initiative was introduced by Government, with world famous ceramics company, Wade Ireland Ltd; Portadown, one of the first private sector businesses to participate. Annesley was appointed as their first YTP officer in September '85, to deliver the program locally. As business increased Annesley saw the need and potential for success in Armagh, and after identifying prospective premises the second office opened in 1991.
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A fourth office was added, with the opening of Newry in 2007 and overall staff numbers Increasing to 20 plus. Current Government programmes contracted to Wade Training include Training for Success (TFS) Youth Employment Scheme Programme (YES) and Apprenticeships funded by DEL (Department of Employment and Learning.
During 2008, Annesley and the Wade senior management team set out a company strategy and vision for the way forward, culminating in 2010 with the opening of their new Head Office & Training facilities on High Street in Lurgan, increasing staff numbers to 40 plus. The High Street building represents a major one million pound investment in the local community.
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Mar 09
Posts: 4392
abbieandfiona says:
Same as last year thought we could all post our plans and then see how we have got on in the year.
So my plans with Fiona
- Ridden none if can ride then aim will be to get her on small hacks whilst she can still be small enough to be ridden
- Find out her last issue got there on rest of her just her back now
- Main plan is to get her in foal via AI to a nice highland stallion and give her something to do with herself again as she will make a great mum
- To get out to shows in summer again with her and try to be placed as this is her last year in youngster classes
- To continue to get her going long-reining her and back her in summer she turns 3 30th April, then once basics are there send her away to finish off wok then turn her away for winter with fi.
So thats my main plans really the aims for the year, also want to take them to beach and take princess out to a few more shows this summer as she did enjoy her first show last year.
Sep 08
Posts: 1350
highlander says:
back riley, if it takes all year so be it!
bring ruby back to fitness and get her working!
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Jan 09
Posts: 2403
Cocosmom says:
Well this year want to:
1) Start doing prelims with Coco, we did some walk trots last year and he was coming on really well so time to challenge ourselves a little more!!
2) I also desperately want to get him jumping courses, and do a few clear rounds to get him used to new jumps, fillers and the atmosphere. Just started introducing him to fillers and different jumps and courses in October and then he tore his muscle larking around in the field so back to the starting blocks!!!
3) I want to hire the XC course and introduce him to XC fences and fun, and start doing some little XC clear rounds.
4) Depending on how the above 3 go, I would like to do a mini ODE in September
5) And of course just have lots of fun, keep him fit, healthy and lots of hacking out!!!
Jun 09
Posts: 619
gemCal says:
Good luck everyone with all your plans, sounds like there are some busy years ahead! I'm not making too many plans this year as our lives are going to be changing a lot come May and I'm not totally sure how that will affect everything, but the basics are:
Non - horsey: Get this little baby out safely in May and learn to be a good mum, plus drop all weight I put on so I won't be too heavy to sit on Cally.
Horsey: Make sure Cally doesn't miss out at all when the little one comes along (I'm actually hoping the time off work will allow me to do more with her but we'll have to wait and see). Get myself back riding again as soon as possible (I had to stop 'cos the riding school insurance wouldn't cover me and I am missing it so much).
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Micki says:
My aims are to try and find another rider for Danser, it would be quite easy if she was a quiet ride bit she is far from it!!
Re back Charlie and get him going this summer. He went quite nicely by the end of last summer so hoping it doesn't take too long to get back where we were,
Next aim is to get my daughter cantering on her pony. She is just about ready to trot off the leadrein, hopefully tomorrow. She has done it out hacking but Danser gets too fiery for her pony to cope with so i don't ride with her yet, hopefully by the end if the summer.
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Jul 09
Posts: 9
dawney28 says:
My aim is to continue with ODE / XC on my boy, we did our first one last year and came 3rd so I think this may be his calling - saying that it was only little, but we all have to start somewhere... also need to work on his schooling, trying to find an instructor so fingers crossed I will find someone soon, who can turn my rude cob into a nice cob again (not holding much hope, but I can wish) lol....
Obviously on top of the above I would like to compete at HOYS, Hickstead etc... etc... have a wee bit to go yet ha ha
Apr 08
Posts: 943
Sophii17 says:
Ella shares the same b'day as me she must be very special ;)!
Plans for 2011
Oscar -
Bsja him by summer want to be jumping 90cm/1m tracks! And do a elementry dressage test working at novice at the mo so should be a easyish goal!
Clover -
Get him jumping clear, already well on the way to this after his fab performance at the weekend!
Topaze -
Get her out doing novice dressage tests and jumping a 90cm course :)!
Kao -
Back her and do some basic schooling hacking maybe a walk trot test etc!
Topaze Clover & Oscar <3
Dec 10
Posts: 44
Mkirby says:
Bring Lilly into jumping but ease her into it. Hack her out. Get her into a new swing of things as have only had her since november 14th 2010. Do a little bit of local showing. But the main thing is to bond and have fun with her and be the best owner i can be xxxx
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bexc3 says:
Well my aims are simple schooling schooling schooling, im desperate to have the confidence to get out and about to shows and do some dressage but that starts with schooling at home and unfortunately i find it far to easy to go out hacking instead but once i get going with the schooling i actually enjoy it. Also want to have some lessons and get out to a few more fun rides as we both love them.
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Bardybear says:
Barnaby has turned out to be good at TREC, so I want to pursue that this year. I really love it. I have to practise my map reading skills for this. I need to be jumping him, too, so I don't miss out on any points available. He doesn't have problems with jumping, it's up to me to get my act together again. I really want an instructor who encourages me without overfacing me. This is our first full year together and I'm really looking forward to it. I adore this horse and am so grateful to him for restoring my trust in the equine race.
"He is the lord of all horses and has been my friend through many dangers."
Feb 05
Posts: 2351
beckaroo says:
Get round a level 2 TREC with the big lady, and get her left side swinging and relaxed as nicely as her right side! And win an affiliated elementary! Any jumping prowess away from home at 1.10 would just be a bonus, caus I don't know when I'll be fortunate enough to get out jumping with some kind person with a space in their lorry!
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Actress Mila Kunis ("Black Swan," "Jupiter Ascending") and Jim Beam master distiller Fred Noe were on hand at Bill's Food and Drink in Manhattan February 19 to promote Kunis's appointment as Beam's global spokesperson, and the new face of the brand. Kunis appears in three new ads for the bourbon brand, along with a slew of social media tie-ins, all a part of Beam's new "Make History" campaign.
"Before she would do any photos or ads, Mila said, 'I need to understand the product,'" said Kevin George, SVP and global chief marketing officer for Beam Global during the event for press and local Beam distributors. George and Noe both explained how Kunis came down to the Beam distillery to spend time with Noe and get to know the product before inking anything. "She has a huge appreciation for the brand."
Noe, who has family connections to the brand (Jim Beam was his grandfather, and his "great-great-great-great-great grandfather" established the company that produces the whiskey), told the crowd, "we've been working to make history since 1793." He later explained to Examiner Kunis's appeal for the brand: "The thing about Mila is a lot of women are drawn to her, and all the guys think she hung the moon. There's a lot of crossover."
Kunis will act as the celebrity face for the Jim Beam whiskey portfolio, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Jim Beam Black, Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Maple and Jim Beam Signature Craft series.
Before filming the commercials, Noe took Kunis on what he says was an unscripted, unprepared tour of the facilities. The results were compiled into a brief film, shown to attendees and available at Beam's YouTube channel. In the film, Noe shows Kunis a statue of his father (Booker Noe II), and explains the family legacy. She notes, "I love the fact that there's so much genuine history here. It's so special."
During the event, Kunis noted that on her first visit to the Beam complex, Noe's wife kicked things off with a whiskey sour. "Your wife made me a drink before we started filming. I'd already had two whiskey sours at that point."
"She got the whole Beam Visitor Experience," Noe told Examiner. "We hit it off right off the bat."
In January it was announced that Beam Inc. had been acquired by Japanese whiskey producer Suntory. No announcement has been made as to how this might affect future marketing plans for the bourbon label.
In her role as global spokesperson, Kunis appears (so far) in three commercials for the brand extolling its history and encouraging the viewer to make their own history. Each commercial ends with the tagline "That's how Jim Beam Makes history. How will you make yours?" To read a one-on-one interview with Kunis about filming the commercials and her favorite bourbon cocktail, check out this AskMen.com article.
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In 2008, French-American fashionista Nathalie Welch opened a little boutique in the Shops Around Lenox that carried the perfect blend of West Coast meets Parisienne must haves and accessories. Two years later Welch's Rhinoceros, named for a play by Ionesco, was no where to be found amongst the newly renovated shops. Bloggers speculated that another great Atlanta boutique had simply bit the dust and rumors swirled that Welch has simply moved to greener pastures, which was proven true when Rhinoceros opened it's doors in Chattanooga. Now there's a new rumor making the rounds, that Welch is back in town and ready to give Atlanta shoppers their French fashion fix.
Next Thursday, the rumors will once again prove true when Rhinoceros rises from it's ashes returns to the Atlanta area. This time Welch is staying OTP, away from the hustle, bustle and over-saturated Lenox area, and is opening her boutique's second location in Marietta. This new location will feature 1500 square feet of sleek design with elegant displays of meticulously curated collections of jewelry and accessories and the hottest fashion items by your favorite designers with a few newbies thrown in. Think Chan Luu bracelets holding court with Love Heals necklaces and jeans by Twenty8Twelve and Rich & Skinny. Whether your style is laid back or super chic, Welch has scoured the globe to make sure she has something for you.
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