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The ease of HTML and server-side programming makes web development, and the use of web applications, very popular. But dogging the web application developer all this time has been one nagging problem; what happens when the customer can't get access to the Web?
I won't go into the Google Gears architecture in this article. I'll leave that to my previous article, which provides a good introduction to everything Gears provides and explains how to get started with Gears. In this article I'm going to use the SQLite database Gears provides to allow for offline data entry, which then syncs up with a PHP web application when connectivity is available.
My example is a simple contact database that holds first names, last names, and email addresses. It's the kind of task you can imagine doing when you are on the train looking at some business cards you just got. But you can't with a traditional application, because you are away from the Web. My solution here will be to hold the data locally in the SQLite Gears database, and then update the web server database when connectivity becomes available.
The first thing I need to do is to build the web server database and the simple PHP application. The MySQL database schema is shown in Listing 1.Listing 1. addresses.sql
DROP TABLE IF EXISTS address;
CREATE TABLE address (
first VARCHAR(255),
last VARCHAR(255),
email VARCHAR(255)
I create the database and add this table to it by using the following Unix command line shown below:
% mysqladmin create addresses
% mysql addresses < addresses.sql
The next step is to write a PHP page that will add a record to the database and return the current list of addresses in the database. This code is shown in Listing 2.Listing 2. add.php
$db =& DB::Connect( 'mysql://root@localhost/addresses', array() );
if (PEAR::isError($db)) { die($db->getMessage()); }
$sth = $db->prepare( 'INSERT INTO address VALUES ( ?, ?, ? )' );
$db->execute( $sth, array( $_POST['first'], $_POST['last'], $_POST['email' ] ) );
$count = 0;
$res1 = $db->query( 'SELECT count(*) FROM address' );
while( $res1->fetchInto( $row1 ) ) { $count = $row1[0]; }
echo( $count." addresses in the database " );
$res2 = $db->query( 'SELECT * FROM address' );
while( $res2->fetchInto( $row2 ) ) {

<?php echo($row2[0]); ?>
<?php echo($row2[1]); ?>
<?php echo($row2[2]); ?>

At the beginning of the script I include the PEAR DB library that I will be using to talk to the database. The script then connects to the database and adds the posted record to the address table using the insert statement. After that, the script gets the current count of rows and outputs that, then gets the complete list of addresses and outputs that as a table.
If you don't have the PEAR DB library installed already, you can install it using this command line:
% pear install DB
Now, you might have a look at that page and think to yourself, "That's not a complete page, it's just a fragment of a page." Right you are! This PHP page is meant to be called using Ajax from a page with the data entry form. The output of this
add.php page will then be put into a

 within that original page to show the result of the update.
Just to make sure that all works, I'll create a non-Gears test page called form1.html. This page is shown in Listing 3.Listing 3. form1.html

function postForm()
new Ajax.Updater( 'result', 'add.php', {
method: 'post', parameters: $('addform').serialize()
} );
<form id="addform">
<input type="text" name="first">

<input type="text" name="last">

<input type="text" name="email">

<button onclick="postForm()">Add</button>

Right at the beginning, I include the excellent prototype.js library, which makes writing Ajax requests a breeze. There is then a JavaScript function that posts the form data from the entry fields located below.
Ajax.Updater class takes a couple of parameters. The first is the
id of the

 tag to update with the output of the
add.php page. The second is the URL to make the request to. And then, some optional parameters are included in a hash. In this case, I'm specifying that the
POST method should be used, and specifying the post data using the very handy
serialize method that comes from the Prototype library.
When I bring this page up in the browser and add a first, last, and email, I see something like Figure 1.
Figure 1. The form1.html test page
When I hit the add button the page uses the
Ajax.Updater class to post the data to the
add.php page, which then sends back the count of records and the records table. This is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. After hitting the Add button
All right, now I know that Ajax works. So, what happens if I'm disconnected? Can I save this data up so that it can be posted later, when I'm connected again? With Google Gears I can, very easily.
My first pass at using Gears to store up the data for later posting is going to be really simple. I'll take the serialized versions of the post and store them in a very rudimentary SQLite database within Gears. Then, when the user hits a button, I'll dump that database into an array of items to post and, one by one, I will use the
Ajax.Updater class to send that data to the server.
The code for this second version of the data entry form is shown in Listing 4.Listing 4. form2.html

function () {
if (!window.google || !google.gears)
try {
db = google.gears.factory.create('beta.database', '1.0');
} catch (ex) {
alert('Could not create database: ' + ex.message);
if (db) {
db.execute('create table if not exists datablobs ( data text )');
function showQueued()
var rs = db.execute( 'select count(*) from datablobs' );
while( rs.isValidRow() ) {
$('result').innerHTML = rs.field(0)+' records queued'; rs.next();
function addData()
var rs = db.execute( 'insert into datablobs values ( ? )',
[ $('addform').serialize() ] );
var blobs = [];
function startPosting()
var rs = db.execute( 'select data from datablobs' );
while ( rs.isValidRow() ) {
blobs.push( rs.field(0) ); rs.next();
rs = db.execute( 'delete from datablobs' );
function postData( )
if ( blobs.length == 0 ) return;
new Ajax.Updater( 'result', 'add.php', {
method: 'post', parameters: blobs.pop(),
onSuccess: function() { window.setTimeout( postData, 10 ); }
} );

<form id="addform">
<button onclick="addData()">Add</button>
<button onclick="startPosting()">Post to server</button>

Right at the top of the page I include the
gears_init.js file, which is part of the Google Gears download. This is used to provide access to the different Gears subsystems including the SQLite database.
initializedb JavaScript function called on the load of the page. It makes sure that Gears is installed and opens a connection to the database. It then creates a database called
addresses and a single table called
datablobs that will hold the serialized versions of the form postings. This SQLite table is really simple; it just has a single field called
data which is of type
The next important function is
addData, which adds a record to the
datablobs table with the current text of the
last, and
showQueued function, which updates the

 tag with the
id of
results to the count of queued records.
Finally, when the user presses the Post to Server button the
startPosting function is called. This function dumps the database into a local array and calls the
postData function to post the first element from the
blobs array to the server. The
postData function then calls itself when the Ajax request is complete. This will post each item until there is no data left.
To give it a try, I launch the browser and go to the form2.html page, as seen in Figure 3.
Figure 3. The Gears-enabled page with the new Post to Server button
I then add some data to the first, last, and email fields and hit the Add button. This is shown in Listing 4. (See Figure 4.)
Figure 4. The page after having added a record to the Gears queue
So, now there is one item in the queue. At this point I could close the browser and come back tomorrow and still see that one item is in the queue. Why? Because that SQLite database is persistent between sessions, browser relaunches, heck, even restarting the system.
To get the data to the server I hit the Post to Server button and I see something like Figure 5.
Figure 5. The page after having hit the Post to Server button
I wanted to show a solution like this because it's very generic and simple. With the addition of the Gears code, you can take any standard data entry form that currently uses Ajax and make it offline-capable using this technique.
But I also want to show a more elaborate use of the SQLite database.
The SQLite database in Gears can be used for a lot more than just a single table with a single field. To push it a little further, I'm going to build a better version of the data table with specific fields for the first, last, and email elements. This also allows me to upgrade the user interface to show the queued elements in a nice table.
This upgraded code is shown in Listing 5.Listing 5. form3.html

function initializedb() {
if (db) {
db.execute('create table if not exists address '+
'( first varchar(255), last varchar(255), email varchar(255) )');
function showQueued()
var tbl = $('elQueue');
while( tbl.rows.length > 0 )
tbl.deleteRow( -1 );
var rs = db.execute( 'select first, last, email from address' );
while( rs.isValidRow() ) {
var elTR = tbl.insertRow( -1 );
var elTD1 = elTR.insertCell( -1 );
elTD1.appendChild( document.createTextNode( rs.field(0) ) );
var elTD2 = elTR.insertCell( -1 );
elTD2.appendChild( document.createTextNode( rs.field(1) ) );
var elTD3 = elTR.insertCell( -1 );
elTD3.appendChild( document.createTextNode( rs.field(2) ) );
function addData()
var rs = db.execute( 'insert into address values ( ?, ?, ? )',
[ $('elFirst').value, $('elLast').value, $('elEmail').value ] );
var blobs = [];
function startPosting()
var rs = db.execute( 'select first, last, email from address' );
while ( rs.isValidRow() ) {
var dh = { first: rs.field(0), last: rs.field(1), email: rs.field(2) };
blobs.push( Hash.toQueryString( dh ) ); rs.next();
rs = db.execute( 'delete from address' );
function postData( )
if ( blobs.length == 0 )
new Ajax.Updater( 'result', 'add.php', {
method: 'post', parameters: blobs.pop(),
onSuccess: function() { window.setTimeout( postData, 10 ); }
} );

<form id="addform">
<button onclick="addData()">Add</button>
<button onclick="startPosting()">Post to server</button>

Server Result

The big changes here are in the
initializedb function where I create a table called
address, instead of
datablobs. This new table has specific fields for the first name, last name, and email. The
addData function then adds the data to the new fields and the
showQueued function shows those fields in a table with the
id of
startPosting function does what the original Gears page did. It takes the contents of the table, turns them into strings ready for the
POST to the server with
To test out this page I open up form3.html in the browser. I then enter in an email for my daughter, Megan, and hit the Add button. From there I see something like Figure 6.
Figure 6. The Gears-enabled page now with a friendly view of queued items
Now I see the friendlier version of the queue. I can see what is in there. And you can imagine on a more complete page being able to add, edit, or delete records on the fly completely in this offline mode.
To complete the example, I hit the Add to Server button and get the result shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. The page after I hit Post to Server
While the original approach of just storing the serialized blobs works for any form, this code is specific to this one application. I can see advantages both ways. You can use whichever approach you think suits your application the best. As with all of the articles I write, you can use the code freely.
Finishing off the code for this article, I want to show how to use the auto-incrementing ids in SQLite to build a server posting mechanism that is a bit more reliable.Listing 6. form4.html
function initializedb() {
if (db) {
db.execute('create table if not exists address2 '+
'( id integer primary key autoincrement, '+
'first varchar(255), last varchar(255), email varchar(255) )');
function showQueued() { ... }
function addData()
var rs = db.execute( 'insert into address2 values ( null, ?, ?, ? )',
[ $('elFirst').value, $('elLast').value, $('elEmail').value ] );
function postData( )
var id = -1;
var data = null;
var rs = db.execute( 'select id, first, last, email from address2 limit 1' );
while ( rs.isValidRow() ) {
var id = rs.field( 0 );
var dh = { first: rs.field(1), last: rs.field(2),
email: rs.field(3) };
data = Hash.toQueryString( dh ); rs.next();
if ( id == -1 )
new Ajax.Updater( 'result', 'add.php', {
method: 'post', parameters: data,
onSuccess: function() {
rs = db.execute( 'delete from address2 where id=?', [ id ] );
window.setTimeout( postData, 10 ); }
} );
I've now created another version of the address table called address2, which has an auto-incrementing unique ID as the first field. The
postData function has been upgraded to get the first row from the table, then turn it into a
POST serialized form and submit it to the server. It then deletes that row using the unique ID associated with the record. This is a more reliable mechanism since records are deleted only when posting to the server is successful.
For years now, web applications have been stuck at the 90 percent solution mark. Web applications are incredibly easy to develop, but fail utterly when the customer isn't connected to the Web. On the day Google Gears was released, I knew that this status quo had instantly changed. Just as the addition of Ajax functionality to the browser was the one small step that added rich interactivity, this small step of Gears solves one of the few remaining problems of web development. What a powerful tool indeed!
Jack Herrington is an engineer, author and presenter who lives and works in the Bay Area. His mission is to expose his fellow engineers to new technologies. That covers a broad spectrum, from demonstrating programs that write other programs in the book Code Generation in Action. Providing techniques for building customer centered web sites in PHP Hacks. All the way writing a how-to on audio blogging called Podcasting Hacks.
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Local design consultant shares interior decorating tips
For those of us who are completely lost when it comes to interior design, there are folks like Diane Kolak, design consultant and owner of Dwelement Home Design, who can help make our spaces more than just "livable."
The Grand Traverse resident shares her tips on several common interior design topics in this year's Home & Furnishings issue.
Northern Express: What is your background in design?
Diane Kolak: I have a bachelor's degree in graphic design, and I've been practicing full time since 1995, now working as a freelance designer specializing in print. Basic design principles like line, form, color and rhythm transcend the medium, so I've always loved applying my expertise to my own home. It seemed to me that there might be a demand in Traverse City and online for a design consulting service that gives DIY homeowners design guidance without the expense and commitment of a full-fledged interior design service. So I started Dwelement Home Design (dwelement.com) to fill that niche as a hired design eye – someone who can help homeowners figure out their personal style and then show them how to apply it to their spaces in ways they can afford.
NE: What is the simplest (and most affordable) way to make an old space look new?
Kolak: Sometimes old spaces look better old, if they have interesting architectural features or a desirable rustic patina. In those cases, emphasizing the unique features with color or furniture arrangement is a good thing. In cases where a refreshing design is needed, paint goes a very long way. Successful color selection can give a room a whole different feel. Another high-impact change is updated lighting. Not just the fixtures, but the type and placement of lights to create a better mood or function in the room.
NE: What type of home decor is really in at the moment?
Kolak: Developing a look that's unique and expressive is always in. In other words, don't follow trends but choose pieces that express your personal style. There are always trends, of course. Right now the colors gray, white, and bright yellow are big. Mixing contrasting styles for an eclectic look is popular, but tricky to pull off successfully. Natural materials and motifs are everywhere, including stone, wood, natural fabrics, and organic patterns. Wallpaper is enjoying a comeback, with large-scaled patterns being used in small doses to add interest to a room.
NE: Feng shui. Do you think it exists?
Kolak: Many of the principles of feng shui are simply good design standards. For example, the concept of chi, or energy that flows throughout a space, is really a reflection of spatial balance and unity within a home's floor plan and furniture arrangement. Following the tenets of feng shui will usually result in a room that feels balanced and "happy." It helps to make the intangible qualities of a pleasant space easier to execute, and for that reason I think it's worth understanding. But I wouldn't count on a fountain in your foyer to make you win the lottery.
NE: For those who are pretty open to what their space will look like, how do you peg their style ... or rather, lead them in the right direction?
Kolak: I have a detailed questionnaire that I use to first nail down the necessary functions of a space, then identify a person's style. I ask questions about color preferences, what they like and dislike about their current home, what their dream home looks like in their imagination, whether they prefer formal or casual entertaining. Then my process is very open and collaborative, giving the client plenty of opportunity to steer me in a different direction before the final design is established. Once a design plan is developed, clients can take their time implementing it with the reassurance that each step they take works within the larger plan. Giving the client control over the execution allows for measured spending, as opposed to a large bill all at once.
NE: For those who are terrified of bold colors, what's your advice?
Kolak: If you're terrified of bold colors, then maybe you should avoid bold colors. I believe that every person has an innate, personal color palette, and this changes very little throughout one's lifetime. Discovering that palette and staying true to it will result in rooms where the client is comfortable and happy. I start by identifying preferences for warm or cool colors (reds & golds or blues & greens), then determine a level of saturation that the person prefers (bright, pastel, neutral, or a mix?). After the client's preferences are clear, a color that suits the light and the space can be pinpointed. When couples disagree on color, it's usually possible to develop a palette for walls, finishes, and fabrics that satisfies them both.
NE: What's the biggest "mistake" people tend to make when it comes to their space?
Kolak: I think the biggest mistake in terms of dollars is buying the wrong furniture. It's so important to understand the flow of a space and its dimensions before spending money on the important pieces. Over-sized furniture is very common now, and it looks much different in a spacious showroom than it will in a modest living room. A professional assessment of the space before you invest in furniture can prevent expensive mistakes and result in a more comfortable room.
NE: Let's say I have a $100 budget to spend on redecorating my bedroom. How can I get the biggest bang for my buck?
Kolak: $100 … that's pretty tight. Paint will be your most powerful design tool. Choose colors you love for the walls and ceiling, and a beautiful white with some dimension (like Sherwin-Williams Alabaster) for furniture, if you're dealing with outdated or mismatched pieces. Clear the room and paint everything. Then be very choosy about what goes back in. If it isn't useful or beautiful, it doesn't belong in your space. Be ruthless with clutter. Invest in a closet system to allow for more storage, if needed. A simple and serene bedroom is good for your health and spirit.
NE: How should someone starting out in their first house or apartment prioritize their furniture budget?
Kolak: Buy quality used furniture. Shop frequently at thrift stores, consignment shops, and online classifieds. Be picky and wait around for the right piece at the right price. Don't be put off by an ugly finish or fabric – these things can be changed, often on your own with a little research and work. Look for signs of quality like dovetailed drawers, solid wood frames, solid metal hardware, matched grain, and coil springs on upholstered pieces.
Read more about Diane Kolak's design consulting services at dwelement.com or call 231-649-2184 to schedule an appointment.

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Scripps National Spelling Bee: Are you spelling bee material?
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Give thanks for turkeys
November 26, 2013 —
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, most of us are thinking about turkey, whether wild or on the dinner table. Wild turkey is common in our region today, and it's hard to travel in most woodland habitats without at least seeing sign of wild turkeys, but it wasn't always like that.
The wild turkey was abundant when the first settlers arrived in the 1700's, but deforestation due to farming and timber harvesting steadily eroded the turkey's habitat; the turkey was close to becoming extinct in the 1800s. Forestland in Pennsylvania and other states had largely regenerated by the early part of the 20th century, but the wild turkey was slow to recover. According to Pennsylvania Game Commission turkey biologist Mary Jo Casalena there were only about 3,000 turkeys statewide in the 1930s.
Pennsylvania, like many other states, initiated proactive methods to help the wild turkey recover to its former range and numbers. At first, people in Pennsylvania raised wild turkeys at several farms and released them into the wild. This worked, but was found to be not very efficient. A more successful technique was initiated in the 1960s; called the "trap and transfer" technique, a rocket net was used to capture turkeys in areas of plentiful population and these birds were released in areas of sparse turkey population. Casalena explains, "From 3,000 birds in 1930, our wild turkey population has grown to about 330,000 currently. We had a high of about 400,000 in the early 2000s."
In addition to deforestation and unregulated market hunting that took place years ago, turkeys face challenges from nature. Turkeys are ground nesters and suffer a 60-70% average predation rate on nests and eggs every spring from other wildlife such as raccoons, crows and blue jays. The poults (young turkeys) are on the ground and cannot fly for several weeks after hatching; many succumb to predators.
Thanks to Pennsylvania and other state agencies, hunting and conservation groups, concerned landowners, and other private citizens, turkeys are now holding their own in the wild. The next time you're out in the field and you hear that spring gobbler or see that line of turkeys, perhaps with some small poults among them, give thanks for turkeys.


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When we lose a loved one, the price tag of the funeral is not often the first thing we think of. But the high cost can come as a shock when families walk into a funeral home.
The National Funeral Directors Association says the average funeral cost is about $8,000 with a burial vault.
There are, however, a number of ways to keep your costs down.
Jack Briggs, former president of the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service and the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, has been in the funeral business for more than 50 years.
He said when you walk into a funeral home, ask for the general price list so you can see every option. The Federal Trade Commission requires homes to provide it.
The funeral home also has to have complete itemization available. "Choose what services (you) wish the funeral home to provide," Briggs said. "Eliminate services (you) don't wish to use. It's entirely the family's decision."
In addition, the funeral home is required to give prices over the phone if someone asks, Briggs said.
Briggs said there is a wide range of differences in caskets and materials that caskets are made from, from fiberboard to solid bronze. So ask questions.
Another piece of advice from Briggs: Stand up for yourself. Research every funeral home you visit, check their history, and if you feel pressured, take that as a bad sign. He said his goal was to make people feel comfortable.
You can pre-plan without pre-paying, but if you're interested in doing both, there's a question you should ask them first: Are you licensed to accept funds in advance of need?
Funeral homes in North Carolina are regulated by the state funeral service board, and examiners audit the homes. But there's a state recovery fund just in case. Laws may differ by state, so check with your state's funeral board.
"If some funeral director embezzles money, goes out of business, etc., then the consumer has a right to recover those funds," Briggs said.
Briggs recommends comparison shopping. Four out of five consumers don't shop around when planning a funeral, according to AARP.
If you're considering a different route, such as burying a loved one on your land, there is no state law prohibiting it in North Carolina. But rules vary by town based on factors like proximity to utilities and groundwater. (Again, check with your state board.)
It's worth mentioning that honorably discharged veterans are entitled to be buried in a national cemetery, with a grave space, marker and opening and closing of the grave provided.
We hope you found these tips useful. For additional information, visit the National Funeral Directors Association web site.
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Skyrim's DLC will be called "Dawnguard." Bethesda dropped the title, the image you see above on their blog, but they gave very little other information. Although we do know that it's coming this summer to Xbox 360. Bethesda promises more details about the downloadable content at E3 2012.
Because we have so little information to go on, it's the perfect time to wax philosophical in our comment section. Tell us what you'd like to see this summer when Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC is released.


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Ziggy, the Zebra, is shown on a picture approx. 15x12 inches. He lives at the zoo with his friend Balduin, who is a zoo keeper. Like all the other zebras, Ziggy has black and white stripes. In the evenings, Ziggy sometimes entertains his friend with a very puzzling trick.
It's like this: As soon as the zebra comes out of his enclosure (a fence, now seen empty), he changes into a red and white striped zebra. Has Ziggy eaten too many carrots? A little bit of the picture can be seen the whole time just above the fence. When Balduin quickly looks again, Ziggy has changed again to black and white stripes which is as it should be.
Ziggy changes once again, and now the kids know how it is done The magician is simply turning the picture around together with the fence. The kids demand the picture be turned round. Now starts the age-old game. Performer turns Ziggy every which way but the way the kids want.
"I can't do that because I think you think there is a red zebra on the back!". "And you know what, I think you are right." The picture is turned round and the children see – a green zebra. Shrieks of laughter.
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Would changing La Crosse's residency requirement help or hurt the city?
In his latest budget proposal, Gov. Scott Walker said he wants to do away with state residency requirements for local government, school districts and counties.
La Crosse is one of more than 100 municipalities across the state that requires city employees to live within city limits.
Walker said he wants to make the change because he believes employees should have a right to choose where they live.
However, some city leaders in La Crosse don't see it that way.
"It's really important to the city to have the employees live in the city," said Audrey Kader, La Crosse City Council president.
Kader said the city's residency requirement just makes sense.
"If you're earning your paycheck from the city, it sure helps then to have them live in the city and return some of that to the tax base," said Kader.
In La Crosse, department heads are required to live within the city limits as long as they are employed. For new employees, the residency requirement is only for the first three years.
While it's provided some challenges to hiring new staff, La Crosse Human Resources Director Wendy Oestrich said for some employees, the residency requirement isn't a big deal.
"We have had individuals withdrew from consideration at various stages of the recruitment due to the residency, we've had individuals offered employment who have withdrawn because of the residency," said Oestrich. "On the flip side, we've had people move into the corporate city limits also with the residency requirement."
Oestrich also said removing residency requirements could mean more competition for city jobs.
"If it passes, sure, we'll have a bigger pool of candidates to draw from," said Oestrich. "If there's no residency requirement, we'll get many more applications I'm sure, because they won't have to relocate."
But Kader says the governor's proposal is crossing the line.
"I think he should mind his own business," said Kader. "It is up to us to deal with our employees. This is really stepping over the mark in relation to local municipality authority."
Oestrich also said after the three-year residency requirement, while some choose to move outside city limits, a good number of employees choose to stay.
In 2007, La Crosse County eliminated its residency requirements for most employees. There are some exceptions for certain positions.
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~ Aristides, Christian apologist; describing the Christian practice of "saying grace" before meals (c. A.D. 123); all the more impressive because his matter-of-fact description denotes a common practice and therefore one of much earlier origin.


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Not long ago I happened to see Ichiro Suzuki doing a post
game interview with an US American reporter. Standing firmly by Ichiro's side was his
translator; and all correspondences were filtered through him. Disgusted, I couldn't help but mumble a few
choice phrases (in multiple languages). You
mean to tell me that in seven and a half years, Ichiro Suzuki still hasn't
picked up the English language? Really? Not even a little bit? His inability to at least try and speak the language of the people who pay him wouldn't have bothered me when he was a rookie, but he's been playing in the
States for a long time now — constantly surrounded by English speakers,
bombarded with English at every turn — and yet he feigns ignorance and acts
surprised when someone tries to actually use English to communicate with him.
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ashamed of Ichiro's apparent lack of effort.
Seriously. I wanted to shake
And then I remembered…
I remembered that Ichiro must still have the emotional scars
that resulted from using the English he was taught in this dynamic, ground-breaking, utilitarian language
So I forgive you, Ichiro.
And I'm very, very sorry you had to go through that. (*On a side note: I'd like to go on record
saying the Japanese are kind of weird)
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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Ha! That's a fantastic clip that pretty much provides the tourist with all the phrases needed for a trip to the USA.
another hilarious post lol. hideki matsui doesnt speak english yet either… though sometimes it seems as if he wants to answer questions before his interpreter interprets. i'm sure he knows some. and i'm a supporter of children learning more than one language too! [even though i can't learn another language for my life.] i would love to learn italian though. or french. they sound so cool.
"I was robbed by two men! I was robbed by two men!"
Thanks, that'll be in my head until "Spare me my life" jumps back in. Very funny stuff.
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Actually he can speak English as the link below says. What interests me about it is that he is decribed as "bursting from his locker" where presumably he has been hiding. As you say-kind of weird.
I knew it! I just knew he speak it. Must be nice to hide behind the mask of ignorance while behind clubhouse doors he's dropping an "H-bomb of F-bombs".
So, I think we know now what to do when we get robbed. And that is "break into a sub-standard aerobic dance with robotic fake smile on your face."
Very educational and hilarious.
Japanese, wierd? What do you do to find such a video? 😉
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- Given, Jock; Llewellyn Jones, Tony; Moore, Denis; Griffen-Foley, Bridget; Begbie, Richard; Fisk, Peter; Dougall, John; Moloney, David
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- In the 1930s and 40s, wireless 'was what television, the internet and the iPhone, all rolled into one, are today'. Empire State tells the story of Ernest Fisk, the man who led the Australian wireless company AWA in those extraordinary decades, and was managing director of the music giant EMI in London after the war. Fisk considered wireless 'the greatest gift of science to Australia'. Its' possibilities were 'as great as the future of Australia itself. His story is about a technology that helped change the world, and the great global political shifts that turned this son of the British Empire into a citizen of Australia.
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- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences. The Swinburne Institute for Social Research
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- Hindsight, 12 February 2012
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- 2012
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- Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia); Australia; AWA; Fisk, Ernest Thomas (1886-1965); History; Telecommunications; Wireless technology
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- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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- This program was written and produced by Professor Jock Given from the Swinburne Institute for Social Research. Tony Llewellyn Jones and Denis Moore provided voice acting. Guests on the program were (1) Professor Bridget Griffen-Foley, Director, Centre for Media History, Macquarie University; (2) Richard Begbie, historian, Historical Radio Society of Australia; (3) Dr Peter Fisk, physicist, and grandson of Ernest Fisk; (4) John Dougall, Executive Director, Amalgamated Wireless Australasia (AWA); and (5) David Moloney, heritage consultant.
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May 25, 2011 —
High school proms typically result in the kind of memories that last a lifetime. The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and Eldred Central School District (ECS) wanted to increase the likelihood that those memories will be good ones, and that those lifetimes won't be shortened by bad decisions.
"You are responsible for your own decisions," Cpt. Cheryl Crumley told the students during her presentation on drug and alcohol use and its legal impacts. "You have to live with the consequences."
On May 19, just before their prom weekend, Crumley encouraged the students to have fun but to remember that the choices they make today will affect every tomorrow. "Remember how easily your life can change in a moment," she said.
Students learned the differences between violations, misdemeanors and felonies and how each relates to drug and alcohol use. They were reminded that their decisions not only impact their own lives, but also those of others, such as friends, family members and unrelated victims. Potential long-term consequences were spelled out, such as the loss of hard-earned certifications, loss of employment and/or the right to vote, difficulty obtaining loans or mortgages and living with
guilt and regret for the rest of one's life.
Crumley also urged students not to neglect the safety of someone suffering from severe symptoms of drug or alcohol use. "If someone appears to be in danger of losing their life, call 911," she asserted. Students were also reminded not to take or post compromising photos of themselves or friends. "While it makes my job easier," Crumley said, "the consequences can be quite serious and follow you for a long time."
The presentation wrapped up with a sobering short video depicting the tragic outcomes of a car crash caused by a teen who uses her cell phone to text while driving. Within seconds, lives are lost as the car careens out of control and other innocent victims are swept into the chaos that ensues. The driver remains alive to deal with the consequences of her action.
"I see it all the time, what can happen when a bad choice is made," Crumley said. "Be smart. Use your brain. You have a future."
ECS principal Scott Krebbs reports that the prom transpired over the weekend "with all the bells and whistles," and without incident.


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A Senate panel is set to vote on changes to Minnesota's gun laws, including whether to require background checks for all gun purchases.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will discuss a bill Thursday night that would expand the state's background checks and help county attorneys crack down on illegal gun owners.
Sen. Ron Latz, a St. Louis Park Democrat who chairs the committee, says his bill is a compromise between competing legislation. It contains many provisions in an alternate, modest gun plan backed by the National Rifle Association.
The NRA bill, first unveiled last week, would not expand background checks. That legislation has many Republican and Democratic co-sponsors in both chambers.
Latz says the committee will also hear the Senate version of that bill, introduced Monday by Republican Sen. Julianne Ortman.


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Package : Gastronomy
Gourmet stay in a B&B in Brussels from €44.50 per person
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Package for 2 in a guest house, including 1 night in a double room, breakfast, 1 tasting session at the Cocoa Museum and 1 Dandoy biscuits voucher.
The "Balade gourmande" (gourmet walk) package presented by Bed & Brussels will introduce you to the know-how of Belgian chocolatiers. On the menu:
- 1 night in a double or twin room breakfast included,
- 1 tasting at the Cocoa Museum,
- 1 voucher to spend at Dandoy's biscuit makers.
Gourmet Brussels
Bed & Brussels invites you to savour Belgian gastronomy on your next trip to Belgium.
The Cocoa and Chocolate Museum, which is only a stone's throw from the Grand Place, will transport you to the world of chocolate.
The Dondoy voucher can be exchanged for a 150g packet of mixed biscuits. The Maison Dandoy traditional biscuit makers are situated on Rue au Beurre, right next to the Grand Place.
- Valid through :
- All year round
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- Offer valid based on occupancy of a double room
- Bookings must be made 72 hours in advance
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Brussels Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate (BRUXELLES)
If you love Belgian chocolate, a visit to the Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate in Brussels is an absolute must....
La Maison Dandoy, Belgian buscuits since 1829 in Brussels (BRUXELLES)
Brussels has a heart made of biscuit: the family owned buiscuiterie Dandoy has perpetuated a unique craftsmanship for almost two centuries....
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Living conditions and volunteer lifestyles in Mozambique
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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
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Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles by Country
Pre-Departure Checklist
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Few countries in the world offer the level of postal service considered normal in the United States. If you expect American standards for mail service, you will be in for some frustration. There is enormous variation in the time it takes for mail and packages to arrive at Volunteers' sites, ranging from two to three weeks in the south to even longer in the north. Some mail may simply not arrive (fortunately this is not a frequent occurrence, but it does happen). Letters may arrive with clipped edges because someone has tried to see if any money was inside (again, this is rare, but it does happen).
Some Volunteers open post office boxes in their towns, some have mail sent to the Peace Corps/Mozambique office to be delivered by staff or picked up directly whenever possible, and some in the central provinces have mail sent to a town in Zimbabwe from which friends pick it up whenever they cross the border. In any case, advise your family and friends to number their letters for tracking purposes and to write "Airmail" and "Par Avion" on their envelopes.
Despite the delays, we encourage you to write to your family regularly and to number your letters. Family members typically become worried when they do not hear from you, so it is a good idea to advise them that mail service is sporadic and that they should not worry if they do not receive your letters regularly.
Sending mail from Mozambique to the United States is expensive, so you may want to bring a supply of U.S. postage stamps to take advantage of Americans traveling back to the United States who are willing to mail your letters stateside. You are likely to have several opportunities a year to send letters this way.
Your address during pre-service training will be:
Your Name, PCT
Peace Corps
Maputo, Mozambique
Long-distance communication via telephone is generally available but is expensive. If you are calling from outside the capital, it may take longer to get a line. Collect calls cannot be made from Mozambique, and calls placed through Mozambique operators can take several hours to connect.
You will not have a residential telephone, and you may not have a telephone available at your work site. However, public telephones exist in Mozambique, and you will certainly have the opportunity to make (or receive) international calls during your service—if not at your site, certainly within a day's bus ride.
Cellular phone service is available in most of the country. Volunteers often purchase local cellphones for $50 to $100, set up service, and use the phones to receive phone calls and send text messages. The Peace Corps does not issue cellphones to Volunteers.
Currently, no major U.S. long-distance carrier offers calling card services in Mozambique, but your family and friends may want to check with these companies periodically in case they begin providing service, which would certainly be cheaper than using the local phone service. One Volunteer suggests looking into toll-free services for calling from the United States because it is cheaper.
Computer, Internet, and E-mail Access
Most Volunteers do have access to computers at their sites. Although there are computers at some schools and NGO offices, they are not available for personal use. There are several Internet service providers in Mozambique, in Maputo, and many of the provincial capitals. Volunteers can access the Internet and e-mail at private Internet businesses or at the government telecommunication centers located in some district capitals.
The service costs about $3 an hour and can be slow—it takes some Volunteers up to one hour just to read four messages and write back. The American Cultural Center in Maputo provides free Internet access to Mozambicans and Volunteers, but it does not allow users to send e-mail. Volunteers also have access to the Peace Corps Information and Resource Center located inside the Peace Corps Mozambique office, where Volunteers can use the Internet and print off documents. Some Volunteers have successfully brought and used their laptop computers at their sites (please note that not all sites have electricity and/or are equipped to support usage of a laptop). As with anything you may consider bringing to Mozambique, use extreme caution and if you are concerned about losing something, then we suggest you not bring it.
Housing and Site Location
Education Volunteers live in provincial capitals, district capitals or in rural areas where the secondary schools and teacher-training institutes are located. These areas generally have populations that average 10,000 to 20,000 people. Most NGOs have offices in provincial and/or district capitals, although not all health Volunteers live near their offices; some live in small communities near where their NGO activities take place. Other health Volunteers work in smaller community organizations and live within walking distance. The provincial capitals all have electricity. In the district capitals, many buildings have electricity some of the time. Generally, in rural areas, electricity may or may not be available. Your house will be located within a reasonable distance to a general market/ store where you can buy basics such as bread, batteries, rice, soap, spaghetti, beans, and pots and pans.
Most people in the surrounding areas make their living from subsistence agriculture, with sugar cane, cashew nuts, and corn being the primary cash crops.
The staff of Peace Corps/Mozambique works closely with host government officials and NGOs to ensure that Volunteers have safe accommodations—with mosquito screens on the windows, locks on the doors, and access to water and a latrine. All Volunteers have access to nearby pumps or boreholes, so water for washing is readily available. Drinking water requires boiling and Peace Corps provides every Volunteer with a water filter.
Your host institution will provide your housing. Housing conditions for teachers and health workers are poor, and the availability of acceptable housing is extremely limited.
Volunteers may live in new government housing made of cement, reed houses with cement walls and floors and tin roofs, or old cement houses that need repairs. The toilet, bath, and cooking facilities may be indoors or outdoors. Some Volunteers have electricity and/or running water, but many do not. There may be a small plot of ground around your house where you can grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables or begin some type of interesting secondary project Some Volunteers share a house with another Volunteer or Mozambican co-worker of the same sex (except in the case of married couples); in this case each person has a separate bedroom but shares the bathroom, kitchen, and living space. Note that American concepts of privacy and personal space are not necessarily shared by or are realistic for Mozambicans, and adapting to a more communal lifestyle may require considerable flexibility on your part.
Some schools hold classes in makeshift classrooms or under trees because there are not enough classrooms. Most have access to water, but some do not have electricity. There may or may not be glass in the windows of cement buildings. A typical classroom holds 50 students and may not have enough benches for all of them. Other than blackboards, the visual aids common in American schools are nonexistent on Mozambican schoolroom walls. Schools rarely have a library, so very few books are available for students or teachers. Some schools have a staff room for teachers.
The NGOs vary considerably regarding their available resources; some offices may be located in nice buildings with computers, telephones and everything necessary for a well-functioning office, including vehicles. Many smaller NGOs have virtually nothing, operating out of a run-down building shell with few desks and writing all their reports and financial accounts by hand. Many smaller NGOs must rely on public transportation—and walking—to conduct their activities.
Living Allowance and Money Management
The Peace Corps will provide you with a settling-in allowance to purchase initial household goods such as a small stove, kitchen equipment, and a bicycle. You can also find colorful cloth, straw mats, rattan furniture, and other local products to make your home more comfortable. A living allowance paid in local currency will allow you to live at about the same level as your local counterparts.
The local currency is the metical (plural: meticais). In 2005, the exchange rate was approximately 23,061 meticais to $1. It is possible to obtain cash advances with credit cards at certain banks in Mozambique. . Visa is the most widely accepted card at hotels, stores, and restaurants that accept debit and/or credit cards. Traveler's checks can be cashed at the major banks in Beira and Maputo and at some of the better hotels. Bear in mind that there are high fees for banking transactions in Mozambique.
Food and Diet
The climate in Mozambique allows the production of many fruits and some vegetables, depending on the rain and time of year. At some times of the year you may find only onions, tomatoes, and bananas in your local market. Packaged and canned goods—imported from South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi or Zimbabwe—are more expensive than local products. Dried fish is available at most sites, and fresh fish is available along the coast. While it is possible to be a healthy vegetarian in Mozambique, your diet will lack the variety you may be used to. Rice, beans, bread, and pasta will be your main foods at home, and you will usually be able to get eggs, some vegetables, beans, rice, bread, and fried potatoes at restaurants.
Most urban travel is by crowded, slow, and bumpy bus or taxi. Rural transport ranges from minibuses and pickup trucks to lots of walking. Large buses run between most of the provincial capitals. Although Mozambique has invested heavily in restoring its main roads and bridges, travel conditions are still poor, especially off the main paved roads and during the rainy season. Public transportation is not always on schedule or reliable—it can take two hours of riding, waiting, and changing buses to get to a town that is only 25 miles away. You may have to walk a few miles from your home to get to your work site or to town to shop for supplies, go to the post office, and so on. Peace Corps Volunteers are also given the option of purchasing a bicycle; Volunteers must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle. A helmet will be provided by the Peace Corps/Mozambique medical office.
Geography and Climate
Three major factors influencing Mozambique's climate are the warm Indian Ocean current moving south from the equator, Antarctic cold fronts that push northeast through South Africa, and the altitude of the Mozambique plateau. Temperatures are hot and humid for half the year, and rain can be very heavy in the summer months (December through March). The weather is cooler and drier in the winter months (May through August). You can expect extremely hot temperatures in much of Mozambique, especially in places like Tete, where the average temperature—day and night—is above 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) for several months, topping out at 105 degrees F. Cooler weather exists in Manica Province, where mountains reach elevations close to 4,000 feet, and temperatures in May, June, and July range from the high 70s to the low 50s. Temperatures along the coast and in low-lying areas reach into the high 90s in the summer months. Flooding can occur in the rainy season, restricting transportation and communications for periods of time.
The hot weather will take some getting used to during your first months at your site, especially for those who work in the afternoon. Though the winter temperatures may appear to be relatively mild, it is sometimes difficult to feel warm during the winter because Mozambican buildings do not have heating systems and are built mostly of cement, a poor heat conductor. You will need a variety of clothing for both hot and cold weather.
Social Activities
Needless to say, recreation varies among sites and the preferences of individual Volunteers. You might enjoy visiting the friends and families of your students and fellow teachers, NGO work colleagues or community neighbors, or improving your conversational skills in Portuguese or a local language in a neighborhood hangout. You may enjoy watching soap operas, making or listening to music, going to a disco on weekends, traveling to different sites and provinces, shopping at markets, attending traditional cultural events, growing a home garden, cooking, reading, or writing letters.
Many Volunteers find that reading for pleasure becomes very important, so be sure to bring your favorite books to enjoy and share with other Volunteers. Also bring pictures of your family, friends, and hometown to show to fellow Volunteers and Mozambican friends. Consider bringing portable musical instruments, sports equipment, or games you like to play. Soccer, basketball, and volleyball are popular sports among students and community members. If you are an avid runner, for safety reasons, you may not be able to enjoy the freedom of running whenever and wherever you want, but you will be able to find ways to get the exercise you need.
Professionalism, Dress, and Behavior
One of the difficulties of finding your place as a Peace Corps Volunteer is fitting into the local culture while maintaining your own cultural identity and acting like a professional all at the same time. It is not an easy thing to resolve, and we can only provide you with guidelines. You will be assigned to a school to an international or national NGO, community based organization, or faith based organization and will be expected to dress professionally at work, as Mozambicans do. A foreigner who wears ragged, torn clothing is less likely to be taken seriously.
Although different work sites may have different dress codes (at least one school requires male teachers to wear ties), for the most part professional dress can be considered casual business wear. Professional clothing for men means button-down shirts, slacks or good jeans, and casual, comfortable shoes. For women it means dresses, skirts or slacks (including nice jeans) with blouses, and dress shoes or sandals. Shorts, sneakers, dirty jeans, and flip-flops are unacceptable at work for either gender. Outside of work it is acceptable to wear jeans, tank tops, and sometimes even shorts, depending on the site, so bring a few casual clothes that you feel comfortable in.
Personal Safety
More information about the Peace Corps' approach to safety is outlined in the Health Care and Safety chapter, but it is an important issue and cannot be overemphasized. As stated in the Volunteer Handbook, becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer entails certain safety risks. Living and traveling in an unfamiliar environment (oftentimes alone), having a limited understanding of local language and culture, and being perceived as well-off are some of the factors that can put a Volunteer at risk. Many Volunteers experience varying degrees of unwanted attention and harassment. Petty thefts and burglaries are not uncommon, and incidents of physical and sexual assault do occur, although most Mozambique Volunteers complete their two years of service without personal safety incidents. The Peace Corps has established procedures and policies designed to help you reduce your risks and enhance your safety and security. These procedures and policies, in addition to safety training, will be provided once you arrive in Mozambique. At the same time, you are expected to take responsibility for your safety and well-being.
Rewards and Frustrations
There will be challenges throughout your service that test your commitment to serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer. We hope that you find, as do most Volunteers, that the rewards far outweigh the frustrations. You will derive deep satisfaction from knowing that you have made an important contribution to Mozambique's development. In addition, you will learn more about yourself, your culture, and the culture of Mozambique. You will gain new job skills and friendships that will last throughout your life.


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Zesty south-of-the-border flavor is easy to achieve with these 20-minute recipes.
Lime-Cilantro Pork Tacos
Lime's bright acidity and the citrusy herbalness of cilantro are common partners in Mexican dishes. This 13-minute recipe uses the combination to flavor tender and lean pork tenderloin. Drain and rinse a can of black beans, then heat with a bit of cumin and rep pepper for a nice side to these and any tacos.


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Children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines, which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
For additional information, contact Sunsations at (800) 786-9044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.sunsationsusa.com or email the firm firstname.lastname@example.com
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The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts sold in sizes small, medium and large that can fit children in a large range of sizes from 2T through 12. "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" are printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue.
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Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund.
Sunsations stores in Virginia Beach, Va; Ocean City, Md; and Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, N.C. from May 2009 through November 2010 for between $10 and $25.
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mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household
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We recently mailed out ballots with nominations for new directors and the response was very good. The new directors elected by the members of the chamber are Marie Cruz (Select Energy Services), Carrie Lopez (Veolia Water) and Joe Sheeran (Dynasty Enterprises). Thank you to our outgoing director Tania Esparza and thank you to all members who took the time to vote.
Our new Board of Directors as well as the outgoing director met Tuesday, June 11 to elect the new officers for next year and to choose the Citizen, Tourism, Agriculture and Business of the Year award recipients. These awards will be announced at our Chamber Banquet.
Please join us for our annual Chamber Banquet Friday, June 21 at the Panna Maria Diner in Panna Maria. A social hour will be held from 6 - 6:30 p.m followed by a catered barbecue dinner at 6:30 p.m. The annual awards banquet will begin at 7 p.m. This year's event will conclude with music performed by Exit 505 Band immediately following the awards presentation. Tickets are on sale now. You can purchase them for $15 at the chamber office and from any Chamber Director. If you have questions regarding this event please call 830-583-3223.