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Meet Denver and Anna, U-M's first full-time hospital dogs. They come to work every day just like any other full-time employee, and their role is just as important. In this video, Denver "describes" being part of the existing animal therapy team — which currently includes 28 volunteer dogs and their owners that visit various U-M Health System facilities.
Problem solving: Recognizing cognitive difference
Scott E. Page, Leonid Hurwicz Collegiate Professor of Complex Systems, Political Science and Economics, discusses the link between identity diversity and cognitive difference in creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable university. This video is part of a series — presented periodically throughout the summer — designed to engage the campus community in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative President Mark Schlissel announced in November 2015. View the full series on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion playlist.
Development internship showcase
Dhara Gosalia, a junior at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, was one of 26 interns in the 10th anniversary class of the Development Summer Internship Program in the Office of University Development. She presented her fundraising project at the annual D-SIP showcase conducted at the U-M Museum of Art on Aug. 5. Each intern works on their project in a different school, college or unit and earns credit for a course in philanthropy. (Photo by Austin Thomason, Michigan Photography)
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"You're hoping to find precious things the families wanted to keep, like a photograph anything that could endure that heat."
UMHS registered nurse Kevin Leeser, on searching through the rubble of a wildfire that stuck Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada.
Michigan in the News
Catherine Hausman, assistant professor of public policy, was interviewed about what she thinks can be done to minimize the environmental harm of natural gas leaks.
Michael Paul Lempert, associate professor of anthropology, says Donald Trump's formula for remaining in constant controversy seemed to help him win the Republican nomination: "This has been taken to an extreme that is unprecedented. Mavericks aren't enough. An ostentatious outsider like Sarah Palin is not enough."
"A lot of men have gotten away with sexual harassment with absolutely no consequences," said Catharine MacKinnon, professor of law. No matter what companies say, "the real rule is that the more powerful a man is, the more he gets away with."
Research by Dr. Joshua Stein, associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, and health management and policy, found that children from less affluent homes, even when they have health insurance, aren't as likely as others to get vision screenings.
"There is so much creativity going on in Detroit neighborhoods in terms of what to do with empty spaces — community gardens are one example. But that has to be complemented with the advanced thinking that only trained architecture can supply," said Robert Fishman, interim dean and professor of architecture and urban planning.


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My common law husband and I have been together 6 years. We know each other 8 years now. Great couple, always reasoning, we build a home together. In March this year someone saw his car parked in front a house. I went and I waited from 1: 39 am Sunday morning till 6:30 that same morning to see him coming out of this hoe apartment. When i reach up on him, well i wanted real battle cause I home with our child and you out there on shit. Ms. Lady pull in her door so fast, he held down my hands so I wouldn't hit him anymore then walk to his car. Continue reading
As a man I have mixed emotions of making this post/confession. I don't know if by writing this I will make less of a man. On June 19th (labour day) I carried my wife of 9yrs and her girlfirend to a party. During the nights festivities I found it a bit strange that my wife kept having to make random trips to the bathroom (5-6 times a half hour). i thought nothing of till i ran into a friend and he told me my wife was in a corner hooked up with a guy. Continue reading
I am exposing Daniel Robinson who is a 2 time home wrecker and a back stabbing snake. He wrecked my home as well as another mans home when he was in his early 20's. Let me start by giving you a little background. I met Daniel when we were 24 years old which is now almost a decade and a half ago. We worked together at a summer program with children. Daniel was always popular with the females and was known to have lots of female admirers his age, older and some of the teen students had crushes on him. Many of the fellas that worked at the program hated on him and were not friends or friendly with him because they were envious of him. He was thought to be a pretty boy and stuck up. I give him his credit he was a handsome dude but wouldn't trust the bitch around my girl. I was one of the few Continue reading
Stephanie Roopnarine from central is only with my husband for money. She only calls him for money because he is a police officer and yet she's living with a man and have two children with two different child fathers. This girl have no job and no life sleeping with so much men. She uses them for money and give them sex in return. Young girl has no future can't speak proper, very illterate no education and common sense. Continue reading
am writing this story to expose a woman by the name of Nicole Kelly Eustace. She is originally from Santa Cruz Trinidad, but moved to the United States, since she went to school in Trinidad, waste time and came out with no passes. She met somebody husband, stole the man and married him and had two children. Then the man left her and went back to his wife, she met someone else's man, and took that man away from his family also, while in the states and had two more children for this man. Her step children, the children of the second man, can't stand the site of the Continue reading
My husband and i was together for about 5years, yes we had our up and downs but we made it work. We have two beautiful children and he is a great dad to them. Well let me get into it. Recently i realised he's always on his phone and he isn't a phone person, so i found it was suspicious but i didn't think anything by it. Until one night about after one in d morning he goes to the bathroom and was in there a while, something just told me get up and go check. Continue reading
This little tramp from Christine Hill, Brazil slept with my husband for a period of approximately two years. She so nasty with herself my frien and I had on a conference call and was asked If she doesn't feel Shame for destroying a family and she said No! Continue reading
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Samantha Sylvester from Barataria is a dutty stink home wrecker that would do anything to go after your husband or boyfriend. While her mother is at home taking care of her children, she is out in a party or with people man, husband!
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We spent the first week in December meeting with farmers in Nicaragua during the beginning of the coffee harvest. As always, the intense manual labor required for organic coffee production left an indelible impression on us. Here are some snapshots from our trip.]]>
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Last week we attended Daily Acts' "Ripple The World" breakfast in Santa Rosa, an annual fundraiser to grow support for local and scalable sustainability programs. Based in Petaluma, Daily Acts is a non-profit that inspires and equips communities to make more sustainable choices.Their philosophy, and ours, is that every act matters. Every garden planted, every grey-water system installed, every community gathering reinforces our shared humanity and commitment to creating a better future. A big thanks to Revive Drinks for inviting us to the to breakfast, and to Daily Acts for inspiring change every day. Learn more about Daily Acts here.
At Taylor Maid, we choose to offer a can refill program, use only certified organic coffees and roast coffee on the most energy efficient roaster available. How do you practice everyday sustainability?
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Are you passionate about the art and craft of being a barista? We want you to join our team for our future Coffee Bar in downtown San Rafael, CA. This is a fast-paced, demanding position that is not right for everyone. If you want to build a career in coffee, contribute to a growing company, and become a professional barista, this job is for you. Drop us a line if you:
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Maiden 1993 is a tribute to our company's past, while paying homage to the rich agricultural history of our community. This Premium Blend, developed to celebrate our 20th Anniversary, is comprised of coffee from two farms with a deep connection to the Taylor Maid family: La Voz, Guatemala, our longest standing relationship, and Finca Java, Nicaragua, a coffee farm and ecological-training center founded by our west county neighbor Chris Robertson, now partially owned by Taylor Maid Farms.
Maiden 1993 is bright & crisp like a morning in west Sonoma County, yet warm and inviting like the folks who share in this community. In our continued tradition of supporting sustainable agriculture, we are donating $1 from every pound sold of Maiden1993 to Global Student Embassy, a Sebastopol-based non-profit dedicated to cultivating young leaders through international collaboration and environmental education.]]>
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Introducing Black Label Series, a new line of coffees roasted exclusively for our coffee bar. These exceptional coffees are hand-selected, rigorously tested, and roasted to perfection to highlight each coffee's intrinsic bouquet of flavors. Our first Black Label release is the acclaimed Amaro Gayo from Ethiopia. Naturally processed and dried on raised-beds, this year's harvest yielded sweet and vibrant notes of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, apricot and buttery chocolate.
To indulge in this coffee is to celebrate resilience and perseverance. Amaro Gayo hails from Ethiopia's only female miller & exporter, entrepreneur Asnakech Thomas. Early in life, Thomas escaped from a forced childhood marriage, eventually making her way to Europe where she excelled as a small-business owner. In time, Thomas returned to Ethiopia to use her skills and business acumen to help her homeland's coffee sector thrive. And thrive it has. We recommend brewing this coffee as a Pour Over or a French Press. For the espresso lovers, we're offering Amaro Gayo Espresso Roast, and serving it upon request in espresso drinks. Combined with milk, Amaro Gayo sings notes of blueberry pie. Cheers!]]>
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Blackbird Café owner Jude Robinson took the term "go west" quite literally. After being away for many years, she returned to Inverness, CA in 2011 to open a café and art house that would contribute the community. Housed in an old Victorian building and former general store, Blackbird Café serves TMF coffee along with locally made pastries and simple organic fare. On life in Tomales Bay, Robinson says "the connection to the tide, the ever changing moods of the light and the many varieties of birds and wildlife that inhabit the shores make Inverness warm, peaceful and uncomplicated." Open Monday- Saturday: 7a-5p, Sundays: 8a-6p. 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Inverness, CA.]]>
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We had such a fabulous first day at The Barlow yesterday! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to share in our special day. Kind words and congratulations flowed freely, and we're so grateful at our community's response to our new home. We hope you'll join us in the coming months for public tours, cuppings and educational classes.
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On Monday we open our doors at The Barlow! Join us for free pour overs of your favorite organic coffees: Goat Rock, Rise & Shine and Farmhouse Decaf plus our current Single Origins: Honduras Las Capucas, Brazil Flores & Columbia Nabusimake. We can't wait to welcome you into our new home!]]>
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We're thrilled to announce that we are just 2 weeks away from opening our Coffee Bar & Roastery at The Barlow! Here are some key dates to keep you in the loop:
Sunday, June 9 is the last day our Coffee Bar will be open at our current location on Keating Ave.
Monday, June 10 –Friday June 14 you can purchase coffee beans from our Farmer's Market van parked at our Keating Ave. location from 9am-5pm. Apologies, but no drinks will be available during this week.
Friday, June 14 is our last day of operation at Keating.
Monday, June 17 we open our doors at The Barlow.
See map for walking & driving directions. We can't wait to welcome you into our new home!
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Tucked away at the Hillside Inn in Santa Rosa, Jeffrey's Hillside Café was opened in September 2009 by Jeffrey and Diana Madura. After 20 years as the executive chef at John Ash & Co., Jeffrey decided it was time to take a leap and open his own restaurant, one that focused on the freshest ingredients sourced from Sonoma County growers and producers. On their extensive breakfast menu you'll find the likes of sticky bun French toast, biscuits and gravy, and seasonal vegetable or corned duck hash, and for lunch a wonderful selection of salads, sandwiches, and burgers. As for coffee, the staff will make you a mean espresso beverage using TMF's Sweetwater Espresso, or pour you a rich cup of Goat Rock Roast to start your meal off right. Located at 2901 Fourth Street, Jeffrey's is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, 7am to 2pm. To peruse menus or learn more about the Maduras, go to www.jeffreyshillsidecafe.com.
Nestled in the lovely Town Green neighborhood of Windsor, Café Noto is the perfect destination for that quick commuter cup, or for sitting back and enjoying the friendly service and cozy atmosphere of this community-oriented café. Delight in a beautifully hand-crafted espresso beverage paired with a breakfast sandwich, burrito, or quiche, or for those in the mood for something sweet, a pastry made by Cavaliere's Bakery in Santa Rosa. Under the same ownership of Margaret and Steve McCabe, word has it that Cavaliere's is getting a facelift, expanding into a combined bakery and coffee house, and that a third Café Noto location could be in the works soon! Café Noto is located at 630 McClelland Drive in Windsor; Cavaliere's is at 2600 Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa.
Looking for a new dining experience in Santa Rosa? Look no more. Pearson & Co. have you covered for dining out, eating in, or catering an event of any size. Committed to the freshest ingredients, Pearson & Co. roast and slice their own meats daily along with baking fresh focaccia every morning. Their meatloaf, eggplant parmesan & grilled salmon are sure to please any palate, and don't forget to try their astonishingly delicious Chocolate Pudding for dessert, paired with Taylor Maid Farms Sweetwater Espresso. Find them at 2759 4th St. or 2500 Mendocino Ave. in Santa Rosa. Check their website for hours and prepared to be wowed by their menu.
Located in the historic Sonoma square since 1994, "The Basque" is a delightful hangout for locals and visitors alike. From 7am to 6pm you'll find tables inside and out filled with contented folks enjoying award-winning French inspired breads and Danish pastries, as well as light breakfast fare, soups, salads, and sandwiches. To go with, guests can enjoy Taylor Maid Farms coffee by the cup or as an espresso beverage, as well as wines by the glass. For local businesses, coffee may be purchased in airpots to go along with favorite morning pastries. And for those with a hankering for a sweet or sourdough loaf, but can't make it to the bakery, not to fret…Basque's breads are available in fine markets in Sonoma, Napa, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol! For more info, go to www.basqueboulangerie.com.
In the heart of downtown Petaluma you'll find Water Street Bistro, run by Stephanie Rastetter and her amazing crew. Their French-inspired cuisine is oh-so-good. From a beautiful piece of salmon to garden fresh veggies & delectable baked baked goodies, you won't be disappointed, as ALL of her regulars will attest! Let's be clear, Stephanie is a very hard worker and her food shows it. Nice wine? Good beer? Yes, and yes. But you can also pair your meals with a beautiful latte or a nice cup of Sonoma Roast. But, sshhhhhh: Water Street Bistro isn't big, or on the main street, so join in with the in-the-know Petalumans and get down there. Located at 100 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma, closed on Tuesdays. See more at www.waterstreetbistro.net.
French-inspired produce and specialty foods market? Gourmet deli and art gallery? Coffee bar with incredible house-made pastries? Yes, yes, and yes! Fresh by Lisa Hemenway is all of these things and more. Enjoy fresh pasta, salads, sushi, and entrees prepared to go, or dine in at the lovely seated restaurant or patio. We suggest a delectable morning pastry paired with a cup of TMF's Sonoma Roast, or an afternoon treat accompanied by Sweetwater espresso. You can also purchase our coffees in bulk or cans in the marketplace. Visit them at 5755 Mountain Hawk Way in Santa Rosa, or online at freshbylisahemenway.com where you can see menus, view upcoming events, find out about catering, or peruse some of their recipes!
In the often overlooked town of Alameda, CA lies a hidden gem. At Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden, located at 1223 Park Street, you'll find not only great macchiatos, cafe con panna, and yummy fresh single origin coffees, but breakfast, pizza, vegan paté, daily soup and salad specials, beer and wine, oh yeah, and great tea! Tea goddess Julie Baron has been a part of the Taylor Maid family for quite some time, in fact some would even say she is why we are a coffee AND tea company! Julie has created wonderful ambiance with a relaxing back patio where you can enjoy your scone, tea, coffee, or glass of wine, and with lovely rotating art on the walls, community craft night, literary night, and live music, it's truly a spot worth seeking out in the East Bay. When you can't get out that way, check out Julie's website AND etsy page at www.juliestea.com www.etsy.com/shop/juliestea.
Duskie Estes and John Stewart are the chef-owners of this truly "Farm to Table" diner with SoCo culinary flair. They have a "snout to tail" philosophy about their cooking, producing their own Black Pig salami and bacon, and they cultivate a good deal of their own produce on the restaurant farm, overseen by gardener Milo Mitchel. Don't miss their "Better Butter," a peanut butter ice cream sandwich paired with a Scharffen Berger Chocolate fondue dipping sauce, a house-made gelato, or an incredible maple bacon doughnut, and while you're enjoying your dessert, be sure to order Taylor Maid Farms coffee in a French press, or experience a cappuccino, latte, or mocha made with one of our single origins pulled as espresso. Zazu Restaurant + Farm is bustling with good cheer and country charm, and is the winner of The Bohemian's Best Restaurant of Sonoma County. Join them for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30pm, Monday night Farm Suppers from 5:30pm (Memorial Day through Halloween), or brunch on Sunday from 9am to 2pm. Located at 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA. www.zazurestaurant.com
Nestled on the southern outskirts of the quaint town of Sonoma, Fremont Diner is a true throwback. Owner Chad Harris has created quite a gem. Basket of biscuits? Chicken and waffles? Grits? Oyster Po Boy? Whole hog? Oh yeah, we could continue but we won't be cruel! For Chad, this is a true labor of love, and you can tell it's from the heart. They also make a nice smooth, strong cup of our almost-famous Goat Rock Roast! Open seven days a week, go early and often. You won't be disappointed! 2660 Fremont Drive, Sonoma, CA. www.thefremontdiner.com
Oliver's Markets is a local Sonoma County grocery chain, with three stores serving the local community. Oliver's isn't just any grocery store – the company prides itself on supporting Sonoma County growers and manufacturers, and all you have to do is walk into any of their markets to experience some true Sonoma County hospitality. Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to go that "extra mile" to help their customers. Oliver's believes in natural groceries and great local organic produce, and their dairy, meat, and bulk foods are all sourced locally, not to mention Taylor Maid Farms coffee offered both in bulk and cans. During your next visit, make sure to stop by their fresh bakery and café. The staff behind the counter makes the tastiest muffins and cupcakes around, and to go with that pastry, be sure to order brewed coffee, an espresso drink, or freshly brewed tea, all from Taylor Maid Farms Coffee and Tea. Locations in Santa Rosa – on Montecito and Stony Point - and Cotati. www.oliversmarket.com
Here's a photo of our friends Yulia Kolchanova and Karl Berta from Oz. Coffee with their gorgeous La Marzocco GS3, just arrived at our warehouse, still on its pallet! Oz. Coffee is a mobile coffee catering company, providing espresso service for events like banquets, weddings, exhibitions, trade shows, prom nights, and private parties in the San Francisco Bay Area. These "baristi" serve Taylor Maid Farms, presenting our coffee at its very best. A big "thumbs up" and thanks, Yulia and Karl! Check out their website at www.1ozcoffee.com
Working with a wood-fired oven and only the very best ingredients are just two of the many amazing things about Wild Flour Bread! Located in beautiful and scenic Freestone, they are just five miles west of Sebastopol. It is more than worth the short drive to enjoy their many beautiful hard crust breads, sticky buns, and whipping cream scones! Our dark and smooth Goat Rock Roast is a perfect match for all that Wild Flour has to offer. Wild Flour's hours of operation are 8:30am to 6:00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Check them out at www.wildflourbread.com
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As the West Coast location of the renowned Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. based in Missouri, the Petaluma Seed Bank is your go-to location for heirloom seeds. The Seed Bank offers 200 varieties of tomatoes alone, with a total of 1,450 flower, fruit and vegetable varieties from over 70 countries.
Manager Paul Wallace and owner Jere Gettle are committed to preserving our nation's rich culinary history while providing an alternative to the corporate-controlled genetically modified seeds that seem more prevalent every day. Unlike GMO seeds, heirloom seeds can reproduce year after year, just as nature intended.
The Seed Bank also carries seed starters, placards and books offering a wealth of wisdom on gardening and food self-sufficiency. Now you can also find Taylor Maid Farms coffee cans for sale at the Seed Bank, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be working with such socially conscious partners. Visit the Seed Bank- Monday through Friday 9.30-5.30 at 199 Petaluma Blvd. North , Petaluma, CA 94952.]]>
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Are you passionate about the art and craft of being a barista? We want you to join our team for our future Coffee Bar & Roastery at The Barlow. This is a fast-paced, demanding position that is not right for everyone. If you want to build a career in coffee, contribute to a growing company, and become a professional barista, this job is for you. Drop us a line if you:
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Want to learn how to increase student performance in public schools, grow edible walls and green your school cafeteria? Be inspired by this TED talk by New York public school teacher and green educator, Steven Ritz. If you've never heard of TED, its a minefield of inspirational talks from thought leaders around the world. We're obsessed with TED. You will be too.
More than 25% of the world's pesticides are used on non-organic cotton, according to the Organic Trade Association. In California alone, cotton crops are coated with 6.9 million pounds of chemicals every year. Luckily, Sonoma County companies are pushing the envelope by sourcing only 100% organic cotton. Look no further than our friends and neighbors Farm Fresh Clothing. Farm Fresh uses American- grown organic cotton and non-toxic water-based to create their fresh teeshirt designs.
Another local favorite is Santa Rosa based Indigenous Clothing, a brand at the cutting edge of sustainable fashion. Indigenous sources organic threads from South American artisans while partnering with 300 weaving and hand-looming groups. Their handcrafted, eco-friendty fashion collections combine creativity, simplicity, and respect for cultural traditions.
We hope you support these brands next time you shop!
At TMF, using responsible packaging has always been a priority for us. That's why we package our coffee beans in a recycleable steel can, and why we we offer a $1 discount for reusing that same can.
In our Coffee Bar we offer compostable coffee cups from World Centric, but we'd love it even more if our customers brought their own eco-friendly coffee mugs. Whether you make a DIY travel mug from mason jars or purchase one-of-a-kind, hand-painted cups from Etsy, BYO is the way to go. We'll even give you a discount.
Have you always dreamed of growing a garden but have limited space? Two words: vertical gardens. These links give step by step instructions on how to build them, hang them and grow them.
Recycled Pallet Vertical Garden
Painted Pallet Vertical Garden
Vertical Vegetable Garden
Understanding your family's carbon footprint is the first step in learning how to reduce it. This simple quiz from The Nature Conservancy will assess how much CO2 your family's activities generate through transportation, diet, and shelter. Armed with this knowledge, you can create a family action plan for reducing your environmental impact.
Now that you've calculated your carbon footprint, it's time to take concrete steps to reduce it. A simple, productive way to do that is by working from home one day per week. Working from home boosts productivity and lowers your carbon footprint by reducing your commuter miles.
Every Wednesday, my backyard patio (pictured above) transforms into my office for the day. In the uninterrupted serenity of my succulent garden, it is my most productive day of the work week. In fact, several studies reveal that employees who work from home are more productive and have higher job satisfaction.
But it's not just about productivity, of course! Let's take a look at how I'm lowering my carbon footprint by abstaining from the commute 1 day per week.
My commute from Petaluma to Sebastopol is 18.8 miles each way, or 37.6 miles round trip. By plugging this data into the carbon calculator at Native Energy, I find that working from home one day per year prevents 1 ton of carbon from entering the atmosphere!
Lower carbon footprint, more productivity and higher job satisfaction. Now that's a recipe for success.
Have a handful of Taylor Maid Farms coffee cans lying around your house? Our Pinterest board has great ideas for how to transform these vessels into something beautiful, from lanterns to hanging gardens.
Get your kids involved in Earth Day this year with these great reads.
We all know that trees act as the earth's lungs, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. But did you know that one tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year? That's the equivalent of 11,000 miles of car emissions.
If you're eager to plant a tree yourself but don't know where to start, click here for a step by step guide. Or you can donate $1 to the Nature Conservancy and they will plant one tree in the dwindling Atlantic forest of Brazil.
Another easy way to reduce your footprint is by purchasing local, seasonal fruits and veggies instead of imported produce. Community Supported Agriculture programs help you do just that while building the local economy and supporting your community's farmers. Here's how it works:
If you're in the Sebastopol area, we recommend Laguna Farm which is just down the road on Highway 116. Here's a sneak peak at their typical offerings for each season:
Winter: 1/2 Pound Salad Mix, Broccoli, Parsnips, Butternut Squash, Yellow Onions, Satsuma Tangerines, Kale.
Spring: 1/2 Pound Salad Mix, Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Spring Onions, Shiitake mushrooms, Spinach, Parsley.
Summer: 1/2 Pound Salad Mix, Radish, Heirloom Tomatoes, Zucchini or Cucumber, Corn, Basil.
Fall: 1/2 Pound Salad Mix, Beets, Sugar Pie Pumpkin, Peppers, Apples, Green Beans, Chard.
According to the Energy Information Administration, household dryers account for 6% of annual household energy consumption, and using a clothes line can save you an average of $25 on your monthly energy bill. Visit www.projectlaundry.org to learn more tips on reducing your laundry footprint. (Hint: wash in cold water).
Have you been known to drive to the store to purchase one or two ingredients missing from a recipe? Why not bring back the lost art of borrowing from a neighbor? Not only does this lower your carbon footprint, it's a chance to build community and get to know those you share a block with.
The simple act of borrowing can open up new friendships and strengthen neighborhood bonds. At first, approaching neighbor you barely know might seem intimidating. That's why the folks at GOOD magazine have created Neighborday on April 27, a day dedicated to....well...the act of neighboring. They've even created tool kits designed to facilitate optimal neighbor interaction (think: ice breakers and block party invites).
Good neighboring is a lost art. Let's bring it back. Next time you're tempted to run to the store, borrow from a neighbor instead. I dare you.
We all know that we should bike more and drive less. But did you know about these bike initiatives happening in our own back yard?
1. Founded in 2012, Petaluma Community Bikes is a non-profit that repairs and recycles old bikes to increase ridership in Petaluma & surrounding communities. They teach bicycle safety and play matchmaker by connecting people who need a bike with folks looking to get rid of one.
2. San Francisco is the next U.S. city slated to introduce a long-awaited Bike Share program. 350 bikes will be stationed at 25 locations downtown. Modeled after the Zipcar program, Bike Share allows folks to rent a bike for a small fee, ride it to their next location, and park it at the nearest Bike Share station. The program is slated to launch this year.
1. Peruse Sunset Magazine's stellar spread on how to build a raised garden bed.
2. Populate your garden with plants from Jail Industries at the North County Detention facility in Santa Rosa. A partnership between the Sonoma County Sheriff's office, the Sonoma County Office of Education, and the National Tree Trust, Jail industries uses gardening as a tool to rehabilitate inmates by teaching job and life skills for the future. The next public plant sale happens on May 11.
3. Did you know that coffee grounds are fabulous compost material for your garden? They add nitrogen, magnesium, potassium and to the soil. Pick some up for free in our retail store.
This powerful talk from Arthus Bertrand includes powerful images of global climate change and personal stories that inspire hope. Watch. Learn. Act.
Don't let old appliances and gadgets fill up our landfills. Seek out opportunities to recycle your technology and avoid chemicals leaching into the soil. The next free E-Waste Recycling event takes place at the Goodwill retail store in Healdsburg from 8am-4pm on April 27 & 28. They are accepting all appliances and computers with plugs (air conditioners and refrigerators excluded). More information can be found here.
For the last few weeks we've been sharing ideas to inspire a greener personal lifestyle. Carrying out these ideals in our work place is mission critical for Taylor Maid Farms. Here are 4 ways we practice sustainability in our everyday operations:
1. Sourcing: Since our founding in 1993, we've roasted 100% organic coffee from some of the world's most environmentally progressive farms. As opposed to conventionally grown monoculture coffee harvested by machines, the coffee we purchase is hand-picked and grown under the shade of fruit trees where native flora and fauna thrive.
2. Roasting: TMF played an integral role in developing the most energy efficient roaster on the market- the Loring Smart Roast. Manufactured in Santa Rosa, this smokeless roaster uses patented technology that can slash energy emissions by 80%.
3. Packaging: You've seen our steel cans on the shelves at your local grocer, but have you ever read the fine print? As it states on our can, each year recycling steel saves enough energy to power one fifth of U.S. households for one year. Recycling steel also prevents the need to mine additional iron and coal, the main ingredients used to make steel. As icing on the cake, we offer a $1 discount when customers refill their coffee can at our retail store.
4. Compostable Cups: We can't wait to open our Coffee Bar in The Barlow so we can play hostess and serve you perfect cappuccinos in ceramic "for here" mugs. But if you're on the go, we're happy to serve you in a compostable paper cup from World Centric, made in the US from plant-based materials.
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For those of us with decades in the coffee industry, traveling to coffee-growing communities at "origin" was a professional and personal pilgrimage. Having spent years at this end of the coffee chain where we roast, package, brew, and serve a product that only grows in distant lands around the equator, the chance to walk through coffee farms, smell jasmine-scented coffee blossoms, and rake coffee parchment on sun-dried patios was a full-circle experience for us, a dream come true.
We are indebted to our incredible hosts, Brian and Thomas from InterAmerican Coffee, who planned the perfect itinerary fit for the geekiest of coffee geeks: small-holder farms, coffee estates, big cities, small towns, professional cuppings (tastings), and café-laced colonial cities.
While reflecting on our trip, Brian said his favorite moments were watching our team huddle on long bus rides to strategize about how we would use our experience to build a better company and ignite progress for our industry.
In the coming weeks, that's exactly what we'll be sharing with you on this blog: the ways in which Guatemala impacted us and how you can partner with us to push our industry forward. Stay tuned.
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My Linea VS Linnia love story takes place in Santa Rosa California. I believe it to be a rare and exceptional story so I am obliged to share it today. My story mixes falling in love with a woman and falling in love with an espresso machine. To this day when I introduce my wife to a coffee professional, which is often, I get a smile because her name, though spelled differently is pronounced the same as the beloved Linea.
When we met I was unaware of the espresso machine she shared a name with, but shortly after we were married I was given the chance to run a small cafe which happened to be one of my dreams. I had the opportunity to work with the espresso machine before taking the job and though I found my differences with the owner to be vast I couldn't turn down the opportunity to run a coffee program with the La Marzocco Linea as the backbone.
Not only did I learn more about life, love, and marriage that first year of being married and running a cafe, I learned so much about coffee and espresso. Though I have moved on from that occupation, I still work in the Specialty Coffee Industry and am overcome with nostalgia when I see a Linea sitting in a cafe wondering if the barista understands and appreciates the machine they get to work with. Though the Linea will never compete with Linnia, I rather enjoy telling the story that my wife's name is shared with one of the best espresso machines ever made. *Story written for La Marzocco's Linea Love Campaign]]>
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The winning barista will choose between two coveted prizes: a trip to a Guatemalan coffee farm with Taylor Maid Farms or a high-end espresso machine.
A panel of technical and sensory judges will evaluate contestants on a range of areas including knowledge of coffee harvesting and processing techniques; taste, volume and texture of espresso; and presentation of drinks including latte art.
Each Oliver's Market will host a semi-final competition featuring their best baristas, sending one winner onto the Final Throwdown. All events are open to the public with the following schedule:
Oliver's Market, Stonypoint Semi-Final: January 7th, 2-3pm
Oliver's Market, Montecito Semi-Final: January 8th, 1-2pm
Oliver's Market, Cotati Semi-Final January 9th, 2-3pm.
Final Throwdown: Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee, January 17th, 6-8pm
The competition reflects a growing global awareness of the professionalism and technical skill-set required to make specialty coffee, a movement chronicled in the New York Times' December 31, 2012 article: "Learning to Create the Perfect Cup of Coffee."
The professional barista movement will also be on display at Barista Nation in San Francisco on January 19th, a forum for professional baristas to gather, share best practices, and take their artisanal coffee skills to the next level.
The trip to Guatemala will take place in early February with the goal of building closer relationships with coffee farmers and learning more about farm-level coffee processing.
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Dear friends,
I want to take a moment and wish everyone a wonderful holiday and happy new year! 2012 was a transformational year for Taylor Maid Farms. We looked at everything and questioned how and why we do what we do. Our supply chain became more solid and we began to consistently offer seasonal coffee delivered at the height of their flavors. We began offering coffees we never had before, including India and Bali. This gave our fans and customers a chance to experience coffee from more farms than ever before.
We began the addition of our Coffee Bar and the job title Barista finally became part of our company. This addition has allowed us to present our products as we intend and gives us a test ground to be able to support our business partners. It makes my day to come to work and order a TMF Cappuccino!
Our focus on education and the structure of our training has helped us elevate the skills of those who serve and sell our coffee. We have also been able to develop our team like never before.
Last year was good for Taylor Maid Farms. 2013 will be incredible! The opening of our new production and coffee bar space at the Barlow will allow us to share with you our passion for coffee and all that goes into it. We will also be celebrating Taylor Maid Farms' 20th Anniversary! We have lots of ideas and ways to celebrate with you and for you, realizing that we are here because of you!
Thank you for the years of support, for sticking with us, and for pushing us to be a better company.
Rob Daly
Meet Cyndi Yoxall: Cyclist, mother of 2 boys, Development Coordinator at Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm, Winner of 25 lbs. of espresso.
Cyndi became a fan of Taylor Maid Farms after tasting our coffee at local institutions like Wildflower Bakery and Sebastopol Cookie Company. Upon hearing about our naming contest, Cyndi suggested "Coleman Valley"- the name of a scenic Sonoma County biking trial. We loved Cyndi's idea, so we ran with it! Her name inspired a titular epiphany for Taylor Maid Farms' Roastmaster Joshua Shaw, creator of our new espresso. With Coleman Valley in mind, Josh pondered the espresso's juicy-sweet flavor profile. And then it hit him. There was another iconic biking trail whose name would capture the essence of our espresso: Sweetwater. And that, friends, is the name that just felt good in the soul. True to our word, Cyndi won 25 lbs. of espresso for home consumption, a treat she is already sharing with colleagues. "I served Sweetwater Espresso today at a work meeting...French pressed with oatmeal cookies. Somehow everyone said yes to whatever I asked! It must have been the coffee." Must have been.
And it's "Sweetwater" for the win! After pouring over 153 name suggestions, we feel like this name is a perfect fit for our new espresso's juicy-sweet flavor profile. Taylor Maid Farms customer Cyndi Yoxall inspired the name, winning first dibs on enjoying Sweetwater from home. All 25 lbs. of it. Always eager to put So. Co. on the map, we love that Sweetwater is also the name of a local cycling trail. Stay tuned for Cyndi's profile and Sweetwater specs, available in stores October 8, 2012.
We're launching a new espresso this fall, and WE WANT YOU TO NAME IT! Submit entries to firstname.lastname@example.com through September 16th including your name, email address and phone number. Winner enjoys epic bragging rights, 25lbs of our new espresso and your mug shot on our website. Send as many entries as you like, from the silly to the sublime. We have Central and South American Arabicas, both natural and washed processes represented in our new espresso. Think juicy berry and stone fruit notes with a buttery viscosity and a chocolatey mouth feel for the flavor!
We get many questions, comments and emails regarding an array of topics here at Taylor Maid Farms. The following email is one I wanted to share because it hit on a question about our can refill pricing, a topic many of our customers don't have a lot of insight about. This year we began to change the pricing structure of our Can Refill discount. Please, take a moment and read the following interaction between me and Bob about our change.
If you have questions or comments, do not hesitate to connect with me any time. I value our customers and am always trying my best to over the best product and company to support possible.
Thank you - Rob Daly
Original Email from Bob
From: Bob . . .
Date: July 5, 2012 7:01:24 AM PDT
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Can Re-Use Program
I have been a loyal customer for about three years. I have been re-using the same cans and receiving the discount. I understand there has been a change in the Can Re-Use Program such that now it is only $1.00 off the regular price. I like your coffee, but you may be losing a loyal customer.
Either one of the following two possible solutions would bring me (and perhaps others) back:
1) $3.00 discount for re-used cans, or
2) Re-use Once Program: I buy a can of coffee and the retail clerk puts a sticker on it at the time of purchase. I return with the can to refill it and purchase for 50% off. The clerk marks the sticker with an "X" and I cannot use the same can again for refill. In the transition, loyal customers, who already have cans, can bring in their cans for refill, purchase at 50%, and, again, the clerk marks the sticker with an "X."
This rewards your loyal customers and is a reasonable solution for you to maintain a healthy business.
Perhaps you have another idea. Right now, you have lost a loyal customer, and I suspect I am not the only one.
--bob . . .
Response from Rob Daly - Taylor Maid Farms
On Jul 17, 2012, at 11:14 AM, Rob Daly wrote:
Hello Bob,
I am sorry for the delay in responding to your email. Chris sent it my way last week. I appreciate the time you took to reach out to us and provide some feedback about our can refill program. I also like that you put some ideas down for the can refill program. I will provide a little insight to the plan changes so you know why we have changed it.
The refill program started just a couple years after we started packing in cans; 1995. At that time it was easy to set a flat price for the program. As you know, much has changed from that year. The biggest impact we ran into last year was a green coffee price that jumped from the average $1.80 per pound it had been up to $3.40. We did all we could as the price went up and up with no end in sight! Just on the green pricing alone we found ourselves actually at a negative margin on many of our coffees. Now today our coffee still averages in the $3 per pound range.
The self serve and flat rate price also gave our customers the freedom to pack more than the original 10oz of coffee in the can (which was the original idea of re-filling it to the original volume). Because all coffee is different in size and weight, many customers were finding that about 14 oz. of some coffees were able to fit in the can. At a flat price of say $8, that coffee is now .57 cents per ounce for some customers, while it was .80 cents an ounce for others! That didn't seem fair.
With the cost of the coffee and production so high and the over packing of the can by our customers we also found that we were giving almost $400 a week of unaccounted for coffee away. No business is sustainable that way.
This was the hardest change we've had to make, because many customers only looked to us as a cheap coffee. We never looked at ourselves that way and never will. We buy the best coffee we can find and support organic practices and farmers all over the world. I hoped that our community would continue to support us because of the good we do and because we are a small company trying to make it (still even 19 years after we started).
While I appreciate you asking for $3 off for the refill, that puts us at anywhere from -$.30 cents to + $1.06 per can sold ( with our most popular can refills of Goat Rock Roast and Red Roosters French Roast (selling at 5 to 1 against the rest of our line) at the negative $ .30 cents). The "X" marking of the can and for the most part taking it our of commission unfortunately defeats the purpose of reusing our packaging. Because we use a reusable package and refill program, we save the need to waste 500 bags per week!
I hope I provided enough information and not to much at the same time. This has been the hardest change we've had to make and one that our customers are very passionate about, however one we needed to be sustainable.
I'd really like to post your email on our web site. I know others have ideas and questions. Do you mind if I do that? Also, I would like to talk with you in more detail if you'd like to talk. Please connect with me when you have time.
Thank you,
Rob Daly
executive director
Taylor Maid Farms Organic Coffee and Tea
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Response from Bob
I appreciate your detailed response. I buy your coffee for several reasons: 1) The coffee tastes great, 2) You are a local, small business supported by Oliver's, 3) Your company is actively attempting to reduce landfill waste by the Refill Program, 4) You use a Fair Trade philosophy and buy organic coffee from sustainable farms, and 5) The price is reasonable.
I do wish you roasted the Gayo Mountain in decaf. You did for a while. Do you plan to offer it again? I love the flavor.
Again, thank you for taking the time to reply to my email. You have kept a loyal customer. Feel free to reprint my emails.
--bob . . .
Check us out!
We just updated our Contacts page so you can get to see those of us that roast your coffee, train baristas to pour amazing drinks, sell the coffee, and run the company! Each profile has a photo and little bit of info about each one of us!
Wednesday, July 25th starting at 5 pm; Get a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite Taylor Maid Farms coffee is transformed from green beans to that perfect roast. Our Head Roaster, Coalmine Spindle will take you through the blending, roasting and packaging process. Take home a complementary sample of still-warm beans straight from the roaster!
After, take some time and connect with the team at Taylor Maid Farms. Discuss the new cafe, changes to our programs and what's up next for our company.
Please contact our retail store to reserve your spot. 707.824.9110 x 16, firstname.lastname@example.com
Taylor Maid Farms is moving across town to The Barlow and we want celebrate with you!
We are throwing a Barista Jam with a Latte Art Throw-down! Come check out some the bay areas best baristas pull shots and pour some amazing latte art. We will be serving FREE Iced Coffee as well as $1 off all our other beverages. There will be food available, live music, a latte art throw down and even some door prizes. Discounts on merchandise and demonstrations on how to use some of the new equipment we have.
It's also the kick off of our loyalty card! Get your first stamp on us at this event!
Saturday, June 30 from 11 to 2. Stop by anytime and check it out at our current location: 7190 Keating Ave, Sebastopol, CA.
Coalmine Spindle has been a part of the Taylor Maid Farms family for 10 years! He started in production canning the coffee for retail and as a Support Roaster. Coalmine is now our Head Roaster. He grew up in San Francisco, but has lived in Sonoma County for 16 years now. He moved up north to attend Sonoma State University, where he graduated with a degree in psychology in 2000. He lives in Santa Rosa with his wife of 4 years, Kate. He started off in the coffee industry as a barista, which is a talent he used while working at Howard's Station Café in Occidental. His favorite coffees tend to be seasonal Central Americans, like Honduras or Guatemala. He's also the Bass Player and Singer in the band The Chelsea Set, which plays locally as well as does a West Coast tour every year. It's also the music we used in each of our Really Good Coffee brewing videos. Coalmine also helps lead our Behind the Scenes Roasting Tour, so you'll have a chance to see him in action if you join one of our tours.
Bulk coffee and our can refill program is what made Taylor Maid Farms what we are. We value those customers that have been loyal to us while we transitioned our program and our company. We will be offering all customers that purchase a new can of coffee, or come in for a can refill, $1 off any beverage of their choice from our coffee cart. The promotion is from This Friday, June 1st through June 28th. It's a great time to take a moment and enjoy the coffee you just picked up through a pour over, or try our espresso in a drink. Stop by the store for details. Monday thru Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.
Alisse McBratney has been working at Taylor Maid Farms for 6 months now. She is the Head of Retail Operations & Donations, as well as a barista extraordinaire. She has been in the coffee industry for 10 years; her coworkers nicknamed her "Coffee Goddess." She's also a member of the Barista Guild of America. She grew up in Orange County, but has lived in beautiful Sonoma County for 7 years now. She is the hard-working mom of 3 kids—ages 2, 5, and 14—and is involved in the Summerfield Waldorf School that they attend. She is a self-proclaimed 'tree-hugger' and pagan. She loves music and plays guitar as well as used to write her own songs. Her enthusiasm for making quality espresso drinks and knowledge of managing a café make her a great addition to the team as we get ready to move into the Barlow.
Shannon has been working at Taylor Maid Farms for almost 4 years; she has dabbled in everything here from production to the retail store, and is now the Local Area Representative for Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg, and Lake County. What you might not know about her is just how tough she really is! This last Sunday she competed in a 5k Survivor Mud Run (along with other TMF L.A.R Dan Kirby!) in Lathrop, CA. In September, she plans on competing in Tough Mudders, a 12-mile military obstacle course designed by British Special Forces, which describes itself as "probably the toughest event on the planet." She also played roller derby for the Sonoma County Roller Derby for 5 years. Most importantly, she is a very busy mom to her 7-year-old son, Thane, with type 1 diabetes. We're lucky to have such a great addition to the team here at TMF!
We're celebrating the first month of our outdoor cafe cart by offering $1 espresso, tea, & pour-over coffee drinks for a whole month! Thank you to all who have stopped by and enjoyed a beverage. We love the opportunity to truly fine tune our barista skills before the opening of our Taylor Maid Farms Café in The Barlow. Come on by if you haven't already! You can refill your can and grab a beverage all in one stop. We're at 7190 Keating Ave. in Sebastopol, and open during our retail store hours (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm)
Of course, the most popular way to reuse your empty TMF cans is our Can Refill Program. But what do you do when the amount of cans you have laying around surpasses the amount of coffee you drink? Well we have some ideas! They make great donation cans- shown in the picture-, or even tip jars (which we've been using at our new cafe cart!), coin jars, or as a pot for plants. How do you reuse your TMF can?
We've had some great classes these past couple months with an amazing turnout! Check in at the retail store (or call 824-9110) to see when we have more coming. In the meantime, watch this YouTube video promo: Coffee Class Short Promo. Also checkout our TaylorMaidFarms YouTube channel to see demos on our equipment, and learn how to beat those bad coffee brewing habits!
We went live today with our outdoor cafe cart at our retail location! We're serving lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, espresso, & tea. We'll be open during our store hours (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm/ Sat 11am-5pm). Please come by and check us out! Here's a picture of our very first customers this morning. Outdoor seating to come--let's hope for sunny weather!
As many of you may already know, we have made some changes to our can refill program. We are now weighing out the cans to 10 oz. In our retail store, we will be filling, weighing, and grinding the coffee for you. The price is still $9 a refill, or $15 a pound. As you can see in the picture below, how much volume of coffee you get is dependent on the roast of the bean. The darker roast is lighter, and fills up the can all the way. This new policy makes the amount of coffee more equal between light and dark roast drinkers. For the light roast drinkers who still want a full can, we're offering to price it by weight and then take the $1 off for reusing the can. You will also begin to see these changes in grocery stores that carry our bulk coffee. They will weigh the can at the register and take the $1 off there. Thank you for your continued support! We want to continue our can refill program and reward customers who reuse their can, but we must do so in a way that is sustainable for us. Please ask us questions-- we are here to serve you!
Learn how to brew the perfect cup at home! Class covers the following brewing methods: Hario v60, Aeropress, & French Press.
Want to learn the trick to a perfect home espresso? Learn about: espresso coffee roasts & blends; espresso coffee taste profiles; the structure of an espresso shot & basic milk-steaming skills for making luscious cappuccinos & lattes.
$25 Fee includes one can of coffee, 20% off all home espresso equipment, 10% off all home brewing equipment, as well as enjoy all the lattes and cappuccinos made during the class. Reserve your place by signing up in the store or calling (707)- 824-9110 ex. 17
Pourover brewing-dripping a really good coffee
We love the full-bodied flavor that pour-over brewing produces. It's a classic method that never seems to fail. Watch this video to see how TMF uses the Hario Dripper to make a really good cup of coffee. We use a ratio of 30 grams of Coffee to 12 ounces of water. Also, drop by the store for a live demo and a free 8 oz. sample with any purchase!
There are so many great ways to brew coffee these days. We've been playing with a brewer called an Aeropress. There isn't one right way to brew coffee with it. Check out this video we put together to show you what we found worked with our coffee.
Aeropress brewing on YouTube
What a great pairing of our Single Origin coffees and cheese! Check out our public class to learn more about how to present your dinner guests an amazing experience with coffee and a cheese plate!
Getting a little better. Anyone for a cap?
Working on our skills so we can serve the best tasting, best looking drinks in Sonoma County! Our store at The Barlow opens in Spring. Should be a great place to experience our coffee!
The Barlow project in Sebastopol is really moving fast! This will be the home of our new location and first Taylor Maid Farms cafe. Check it out at: The Barlow.
In preparation for the Christmas holiday, we wanted to let you know that Taylor Maid Farms - including our Maid at Home store and Wholesale Department - as well as UPS, will be CLOSED on Monday, December 26th. We will not be shipping any orders on Monday and are going to do all we can to get all UPS orders out by Wednesday, December 21 to ensure deliveries are made before the end of the following week.
In light of these short weeks, your Local Area Representatives will be working with you to increase your orders. To all of our UPS customers, please bulk up your weekly orders beginning this week.
Stay warm, and enjoy your holiday!
- Taylor Maid Farms Family
Had a great time getting the Taylor Maid Farms gang together this weekend for a holiday gathering. We got in the spirit with some home made eggnog, whipped up by Lisa our Area Manager.
Our roasting crew was excited on Thursday by the cupping results of our 2010 Flores Mangari which should be in-house early October. This year's pre-ship sample of green coffee was beautifully prepped (as it always is) with an amazing deep turquoise color. Roasted, the coffee was incredibly deep with a distinct bittersweet chocolate (think 70% cacao bar) and a sugarcane sweetness. Barring any mishaps on the ocean voyage to California, this should be a coffee you'll be talking about for the remainder of the year.
We'll keep you updated!
TMF's Mark Inman was recently featured in the Art of Manliness.
Behind every great cup of joe, is a great green coffee buyer like Mark Inman. Mr. Inman works for Taylor Maid Farms, a company that supports small family farmers and promotes organic, sustainable agriculture. Mr. Inman travels the world dealing with coffee at its source and ensuring that every cup of his java is top notch. Mark has spent two decades in the coffee business and today shares a fascinating look into a job that combines adventure and beans.


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The John Hardin Bulldogs are now a victory shy of a third consecutive perfect regular season after cruising past the Grayson County Cougars, 59-0 in a Class 5-A, District 3 game Friday night at Bulldog Stadium.
The second-ranked Bulldogs improved to 9-0 overall and 4-0 in district play. Since 2005, they have won 26 of their last 28 district games. The Bulldogs locked up the top seed for the playoffs with last week's 51-21 victory over North Hardin.
Since changing its offensive attack at the start of the month, Meade County has lit up its opponents.
There's the scoreboard, where the Green Wave have totaled more than 100 points in their last two games and won both by a combined 79 points.
If the Fort Knox Eagles are to have any shot at making the Class 2-A playoffs, they'll need a lot of help from the team they beat last week.
Their playoff destiny lies in the hands of District 4 foe Louisville Shawnee, which must knock off Washington County for Fort Knox to have any hopes of playing in November.
The Eagles also must win their game tonight at Christian Academy of Louisville (5-3 overall, 4-0 district), which locked up the top seed for the playoffs with its 29-21 win over Louisville DeSales last week. Game time is 7:30 at Centurion Stadium.
BARDSTOWN — Through the first two rounds of the 5th Region Volleyball Tournament, Central Hardin rarely ran into trouble.
Adam Billings isn't exactly sure where Pineville is, but he knows it'll make for one long trip if that's where his Elizabethtown Panthers are playing in the first round of the Class 3-A playoffs.
To avoid a three-plus hour trip the first Friday in November, the Panthers must win tonight's game at District 3 rival Henry County. Game time is set for 7:30 in New Castle.
The playoffs are nearly set although some teams already know where they will be the opening weekend of the postseason.
John Hardin and Meade County locked up district championships last weekend. John Hardin could be at home the first three weeks of the playoffs, while Meade County could be home the first two. Meanwhile, North Hardin is the third seed and will be on the road.
The Central Hardin Bruins have faced adversity before this season and each time they have responded in a positive fashion.
Coach Mark Perry is hoping that's the case once again. Central Hardin lost at Meade County, 58-14 last week. The two previous times the Bruins lost they bounced back to win the next week.
The Central Hardin Lady Bruins weren't doomed to repeat their dismal history Thursday night against Elizabethtown. Instead, they made history against the top-ranked Lady Panthers.
After starting the season 4-0 against a challenging schedule, the John Hardin Bulldogs let their guard down. They became complacent and fell into the trap of thinking every game after that would be easy.
The John Hardin coaching staff said the performance in recent weeks hasn't been up to the early season standard and even the players have noticed they haven't been as crisp as they were in the midst of the four-game gauntlet to begin the year.
BARDSTOWN — Central Hardin is back in another 5th Region Volleyball Tournament championship match.
The Lady Bruins have already repeated as 17th District champs. Now, they'll have a chance to defend their region title.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts in Flagstaff, Along Route 66
Wednesday January 29th, 2014 - 10:00AM
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FLAGSTAFF, AZ—DoubleTree by Hilton recently opened DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff following a nine-month, multi-million dollar renovation.
The newly upgraded 183-room property, formerly an independent hotel, is located along Route 66, two miles from historic downtown Flagstaff, and just five miles from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and 140 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The hotel is owned by Uniwell Corporation and managed by Granite Hospitality.
DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff provides a modern-rustic design inspired by the region's natural surroundings. The property-wide renovation, led by Los Angeles-based Level 3 Design Group, includes comprehensive updates and new furnishings throughout all of the public areas and guestrooms.
The hotel's open and airy design is complemented by accents such as natural rock and wood features and a see-through fireplace that serves as the focal point of a cozy lobby/lounge area. Artwork displayed throughout the hotel reflects the landscape of Flagstaff, and guestrooms offer serene views of the nearby pine forest and sprawling mountains of Arizona.
"We are excited to announce our brand's entry into Flagstaff with this opening," stated John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "Flagstaff is a rich destination for both business and leisure travelers, and we look forward to catering to guests seeking an upscale, full-service hotel offering and the unparalleled service culture for which the DoubleTree by Hilton brand is known-starting with the warm chocolate chip cookie welcome upon arrival.
DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff offers 6,500 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet facilities, including seven meeting rooms ranging in size from 460 sq. ft. to a 3,900-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 people.
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The 4-star Novotel Bourges hotel welcomes you just 10 minutes from the city center and the A7 highway. All our rooms are bright and comfortable. Relish a healthy breakfast by the swimming pool. For your business trips, you can access free WiFi throughout the hotel and meet business contacts over drinks in the hotel bar with its friendly atmosphere. Plan your meetings in our modular rooms named after famous local Grands Crus. At the Novotel Bourges hotel, we are always ready to welcome you.
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There's a pretty good chance if you're a PC gamer or power user, you've more than a passing interesting in AMD's upcoming Zen processor lineup. It is a radical redesign and new approach for AMD's processor lineup; and while company are touting Zen as more than just Summit Ridge (the desktop platform), but for.Read More →
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Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.
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RALEIGH Eric Staal scored two goals to break the club career playoff scoring record, and the Carolina Hurricanes pushed the top-seeded Boston Bruins to the brink of elimination, pulling away late for a 4-1 victory Friday night.
The Hurricanes lead the Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-1. Game 5 is Sunday night in Boston. Jussi Jokinen scored the go-ahead goal at 2:52 of the third and assisted on the two goals that followed, and Sergei Samsonov added a goal for the Hurricanes.
Marc Savard scored for the Bruins, who have lost three straight since sweeping Montreal in the first round and winning the opener against Carolina.
If history is any guide, the Hurricanes can start making travel plans for either Pittsburgh or Washington.
Theyve taken 3-1 series leads twice before in franchise history and have advanced both times. Meanwhile, the Bruins havent won any of the 21 series in which theyve faced such a deficit. Jokinen delivered another late goal for Carolina and this time, he left enough time to generate a couple of goals for his teammates, too.
The Finn capped a third-period burst that started when Anton Babchuk unloaded a slap shot from the left point. Rod BrindAmour took a whack at it near the left post, and Jokinen swept it past Tim Thomas and into an open net to make it 2-1.
The Hurricanes have become used to go-ahead goals from Jokinen, who won Game 3 with an overtime tap-in two nights earlier. In the series before that, he won Game 4 against New Jersey with an off-the-skate score with 0.2 seconds remaining, then scored to start Carolinas two-goals-in-80-seconds rally that beat the Devils in Game 7.
He then set up Samsonov for a backhander that made it a two-goal game with 5:29 left, and had one of the assists on Staals second goal 70 seconds later.
Jokinen weaved through several defenders and beat Thomas with a snap shot for his 40th career point in the playoffs, breaking the mark of 39 set by current associate head coach Ron Francis.
Cam Ward made 17 saves in improving his career playoff record to 22-12.
Thomas finished with 27 saves for the Bruins, who were out to prove they still had plenty of fight left in them after losing their previous two. David Krejci seemed to personify that, pancaking Jokinen in front of Thomas just 3½ minutes in.
That collision drew a roughing minor that ultimately backfired on the Bruins: Moments after Ward stuffed P.J. Axelsson on a breakaway, Staal snapped a shot on net Carolinas first of the night from the right circle, and it trickled past Thomas.
Not much else went Bostons way early, with the Bruins sending nearly as many shots off the post (two) as on Ward (four). Phil Kessel and Zdeno Chara each rang the right post in the opening 9½ minutes. Savard scored their only goal early with a wrist shot early in the second period.
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Tonight Channel 4 shows the 50th Anniversary Secret Policeman's Ball, recorded at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The show features the likes of Russell Brand, Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding, Micky Flanagan, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart and Jack Whitehall, but can it stand up to some the great ball's of the past?
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Rowan Atkinson gives a masterful performance by simply reading the register.
Natalie Imbruglia shows she's a game gal when she encounters a mime.
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Tim Minchin stands up for his race.
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I think your right Colin, every keeper has a shelf life I'm afraid and Reina's been here 7 year's nearly and I've not seen him as injured or out of sorts. Everybody raised an eye when we let Clemence go but again it was right and Brucie then gave us something else.What about a swap deal with Victor Valdes and a bit of cash to us on top?


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Itv - itv Direct - itv Ventures - donald Barrett - kevin Trudeau I worked for ITV Direct for 3 years, worked with Don and Kevin. NOTHING GOOD Beverly Massachusetts
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I stayed because the money was very very good. It was commision only, but there was only about 30 employees back then and the calls were crazy! Phones were off the hook when the shows ran.
I still put up with the 'sexual' comments and looks from Donald. He even called my direct line quite a few times while he was off on his business trips. At this time he was having an affair with Amy, another married employee as well.
The company moved to Cherry Hill in July of 2006.
ITV had hired more employees and started advertising much more as well. There were times I would work 6 hours and make over $500. I was a Senior Sales Rep and even had my own office.
Then we switched the computer programs and phone systems. The phones were constantly going down. No incomming or outgoing calls. For HOURS. Which meant NO PAY. But we would be repremanded if we left. We were made to stay for the day with no pay, incase the phones started working again.This went on for months.
Kevin Trudeau had come in around October of 2006. Donald had joined with Kevin. Kevin changed our rules, scripts and even our dress code. We were giving his books away over the phone for free, just shipping and handling $19.95. We took the customers creditcard information and charged the cards KNOWING we didnt have the books. Our scripts were bullshit, he even had us lying to customers about his weight!
Customer service was so backed up with complaints! They got rid of the 800# for customer service and customers had to pay for a toll call only to be on hold for eternity. So, customers started calling the sales lines, 800#'s. The informercials died down dramatically and I personally went from making a grand or two a week to $100-200 dollars.
We were forced to upsell year supplys of the colon cleanse (wich was KNOWN to be a poor product). It ALL came back and our commisions were taking away. But if we didnt try to sell a year supply BEFOR a one time supply, we would be fired. We were taught to make false claims using psychological phrases. Just ask Lorraine Day! She cured herself of cancer, right?
I had bought myself into ITV Ventures for the employee discount of $99.00. That was just a bunch of empty promisses for the first year. They promised us FREE leads, never got them. But they made sure to charge me $130 a month.
Donald Barrett had giving me a few FREE customers (IBO's), but they somehow disappeared, and eventually ended up under someone higher than myself.
There were many things seedy about ITV, Donald Barrett, and Kevin Trudeau. Yes, they did treat there employees like s**t. I was lucky, the owner had a crush on me. Yes, we told customers false claims reguarding cancer. Yes, we took customers money and never shipped out their product. Yes, Donald and his buddies would smoke pot, do coke and have sex in the offices. Yes, kevin Trudeau DOES heat his food in a microwave. Yes, Kevin is a scam artist.
I had left the company when they dropped the media form $175,000 in informercials to $900 a day. There was no money in it anymore, and the things they had us doing for no hourly pay were just not right.
Do not work for or purchase anything from Donald OR Kevin.
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii- With the occasional ringing of a school bell echoing throughout the campus of Leilehua High School (Mighty Mules), fifteen Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (Wolfhounds), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division along with three civilian engineers laid and paved a cement walk way to provide a dry path to the school's media room, Apr. 16.
During their recent yearlong deployment to Iraq, the Wolfhound Soldiers were no strangers to the local Iraqi schools in their area of operation. Leaders provided financial aid and the manpower of Soldiers to help build and enhance many school facilities.
Here in Hawaii, the unit continued that same spirit of giving and building by continuing their local partnership with Leilehua, a school outside of the Schofield barracks base.
The process began with Wolfhounds and Leilehua school officials sitting down and discussing potential projects that could be started on the campus. The initial project that was presented was having a concrete lane built for the school's media room.
The previous pathway of the media room, which was made of dirt and grass, created difficulties in transporting heavy objects that could only be carried on dollies and trucks. The path, when saturated by rain, gave visitors and students alike muddy feet that was tracked into the classroom. These problems, according to Sara Scoville and Johanna Macedon both seniors at the school, revealed the need for the new pathway to be built.
"We have a lot of things we have to on wheels in our media production class but having all the grass that was there prevented us from getting our equipment into our classroom; having the Soldiers here to create this walk way helps us and really means a lot to our class," said Scoville.
The Soldiers along with the engineers relentlessly carried wheel barrels full of wet cement to the final destination site of the walkway. As light rain fell, the Soldiers followed the lead of the veteran engineers who showed them how to even the cement out with wooden planks and by stepping and sloshing the material by boot into place.
Scoville and Macedon explained that seeing the Soldiers on their campus gave them the opportunity to really see what the United States Army does for the local communities outside of their bases.
"Having the Soldiers doing this job rather than just regular construction workers means more because it shows that they are thinking of us and are concerned about helping the community. It also gave us a better understanding on who the Soldiers are and what they are about," said Scoville.
According to 1st Lt. Anthony Arellano the officer in charge of the construction, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., 27th Inf., Regt., he explained the importance of branching out to the local community and complimented the success of the event.
"We are here to build relationships. With Schofield barracks having everything Soldiers need right on the base, we really don't ever have to leave post, but we are a part of this community and this has been an excellent way to show that we are connected to our neighbors," he said.


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