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When Scott Badesch, president of the Autism Society of America, visited San Jose last week, he addressed a crowd of concerned autism parents gathered at the Morgan Autism Center in San Jose. The first wave of children with the autism epidemic has started to age out of the school system, Badesch said, and is entering an antiquated and fragmented adult housing and care system wholly unprepared to handle the vast numbers of affected individuals and their often complex and intensive needs.
We must respond to the dearth of options for autistic adults with proposals for efficient and effective new housing and program solutions, he added.
The South Bay is home to several of the Bay Area's leading organizations providing services to autistic children and adults , including the Morgan Autism Center, the Pacific Autism Center for Education Via Services and Hope Services. All of them feel the heat.
Morgan Autism Center's adult program, housed in two former classrooms at the Benjamin Cory Elementary School site, is "bursting at the seams," says Brad Boardman, executive director. Demand for adult autism program options is soaring, he added, but scant are the facilities or staff to serve them.
Adult autism programs across the Bay Area are beset by waiting lists, short-staffed and running out of space.
In the 1980s, when California made the decision to begin shuttering developmental centers–including the Agnews Developmental Center in Santa Clara–that had housed the developmentally disabled when institutionalization was the societal norm, no one could possibly have foreseen the coming explosion in cases of autism.
From the Department of Developmental Services, which has kept careful records regarding residents with developmental disabilities, we see that rates of substantially disabling autism alone, not including milder forms of the disorder, have soared more than 2,000 percent since the 1980s. That means that for every one Californian with substantial autism in 1985 (when autism by any name was largely unheard of), we have more than 20 today.
In California, the adult autism services system is funded at one-quarter the rate of the educational system, but when a 21 year-old autistic person turns 22 and is no longer eligible for special education, the needs for space and staffing hardly diminish by 75 percent.
"Of course, no one wants to return to institutionalizing dependent adults," Boardman says, "but we must provide as an alternative a menu of strong community-based alternatives, and we're systematically failing to do that."
Autism is a developmental disability that affects the neurodevelopmental functioning of the individual, resulting in significant impairments in language, social interaction and behaviors. It is considered a spectrum disorder with the nature and degree of disability varying from person to person. Some, like my children, are nonverbal and require lifelong 24/7 care and supervision. Others have little cognitive impairment but substantial challenges with social functioning and abstract thought, for example.
In cooperation with organizations around the Bay Area, including respected and established groups like Morgan Autism Center, the Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area is leading a collaborative effort to provide tangible, viable answers to the adult autism crisis. We need innovative forms of autism-friendly housing in every Bay Area community.
We will need dozens of day programs where adults with autism can find community, meaningful work and daily activities. But in the Bay Area, this requires real estate and staff, both of which are financially out of reach for even the best intentioned and most efficient of programs.
With autism rates now reaching 1 in 88–or according to the latest Center for Disease Control statistics, 1 in 50–autism is affecting us all. We invite you to learn more about our Autism and Developmental Disabilities: Adult Housing and Lifespan Care Solutions Initiative at sfautismsociety.org.
For more information about Morgan Autism Center, visit morgancenter.org.
Jill Escher lives in San Jose and is the mother of two children with autism, an autism causation science and programs philanthropist and president of the Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A 16-year-old Bayville teen is airlifted to the Jersey Shore Medical Center after being struck by a car Tuesday night According to the Asbury Park Press, the incident occurred just before 9 o'clock at the intersection of Mill Creek Road and Louis Avenue in Berkeley Township. Officials say the driver of the vehicle stopped.
The medical helicopter transporting the unidentified boy took off from a soccer field in back of Shop Rite at the Lacey Mall.
The Ocean County Sheriff's Department and Prosecutors offices are assisting local police in the investigation. Details about the teen's condition are unavailable.


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Fantasy Mailbag
A Trout/Cabrera Tandem?
Every Friday, we are going to publish questions from our unofficial mailbag. We find that some of you email multiple members of the staff with the same question, while others hit us up at email@example.com. We have decided to share the knowledge, anonymously, with the populous, and allow you to ask additional questions in the comments for the fantasy staff to address.
In my league, we use the normal $260 budget during the auction, but once the season begins we can buy anyone with FAAB money regardless of the price at which we get them. For example, i need to replace a guy who isn't cutting it, his salary at the auction is $1, and I didn't leave any money on the table at the auction. However, say I get a guy for $10 with FAAB bid; he can replace the $1 guy.
I had to give this some thought, since my league (and most leagues I'm aware of) don't play with the rule that you have in place now. So, typically, my auction dynamics aren't impacted by this kind of rule. So I simply buy the best players I can at the best prices I can in my auction. Since you can now replace a $1 guy with a $10 FAAB, it means you don't have to be afraid to go Stars and Scrubs or "overpay" at the auction for a specific category.
I am in two leagues that use 6x6 scoring (OPS and K:BB are the extra kitties). With an additional pitching rate stat, how much more should I value starting pitchers compared to a 5x5 league? Is it as simple as starting pitchers are now worth 25 percent more than in a 5x5 league (because they contribute to five stats instead of four? K:BB also has pitchers who have extreme outliers compared to ERA and WHIP. Would it be conceivable that Cliff Lee and his 7+ K:BB would be the most valuable pitcher?
I wouldn't push Lee up quite that far. Remember, a lot of the studs offer big K:BB rates, so while his is extraordinary, he isn't without issue (namely his age). I doubt we see another six-win abomination, but if Philly struggles and he "only" wins 12-13, then he gives back his gains in K:BB to the 20-game winners.
I think K:BB helps starters because they log morning innings, but RPs also contribute and some are even better than Lee, albeit in 70-inning chunks. I would raise the exceptional K:BB-ers a little, but nothing insane. —Paul Sporer
I play in an AL-only, 4x4 keeper league auction draft and would like some help. My current roster is...
Keeping in mind massive inflation in this league (especially with Red Sox fans), I've thought about going hard after Miguel Cabrera to obtain the two best players in fantasy; my guess is he goes for roughly $55, but having him and Trout at a total of $72 is still a huge deal. My other thought is to spread the risk around more with lots of cheap power guys; what do you think? Also, do I have enough speed to only look for power guys until the endgame, or should I still look to acquire some speed?
I like the idea of Trout/Cabrera. I had Trout for $5 in a league and paid $55 for Cabrera myself. Might not hurt to get some more speed, as Weeks is in the minors and Gentry is a part-timer at best. —Paul Sporer
Been having trouble sleeping over this one! Hopefully you can help! 14-team, head-to-head league with five keepers. I have two "first" (so, technically sixth) round picks (eighth and 10th overall). Someone has offered me Jose Bautista for Felix Hernandez plus one of my first-round picks. He won't do the deal without the pick.
I definitely understand the desire to add power, but I think you can just make it a focus in the draft. And no, I wouldn't touch an SP with your first three picks. —Paul Sporer
I'm playing an Ottoneu league (40-man rosters, keeper) and I've got a deep pitching staff (Roy Halladay, Jered Weaver, Adam Wainwright, Ian Kennedy, Cliff Lee and Jon Niese), and I'm short on MI (Jean Segura and Zack Cozart are currently holding down SS). I've been offered Jose Reyes for Weaver and Cozart (salary would be a wash). Any thoughts on the trade? I think I like it for me, but love your expertise and thought I'd run it by you
I pass. I don't feel you are short at SS at all, as I like both Segura and Cozart this season —Jason Collette
I'm in a 5x5 with OBP and SLG instead of AVG and HRs, where we start 10 hitters (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, 4 OFs and a DH) and no bench, so it's a fairly shallow league. I have Victor Martinez (DH-only eligible) and am pondering dropping him and picking up Lance Berkman, due to his better spot in the lineup and possible better SLG upside. I am getting the sense V-Mart's power hasn't completely recovered yet. Alternatively, I can grab Corey Hart and stash him on the DL until he comes back, then grab Berkman and decide between them when Hart's ready to return. Thoughts on any of this? What is your sense on where all these guys are in their recoveries?
My guess is with a shallow league, you're going to have a lot of these decisions where the answer is really a coin flip and preference. I prefer V-Mart, just because I think Detroit's lineup is better and he's going to be healthier. —Paul Sporer
What does this Elvis Andrus extension to do Jurickson Profar's value. Does a move to 2B decrease it? If he gets moved to CF I think I will cry; I was expecting him to be my SS for the next 10 years. Thoughts!
I wouldn't worry about the Andrus signing as it relates to Profar's fantasy value. In fact, there's a chance his value might be even slightly higher at 2B, since it's nearly as weak of a position now, and there's not much new blood coming. The odds of him moving to CF long-term are pretty slim at this point, and I think we're either looking at the Rangers' second baseman of the future or some other team's shortstop. —Bret Sayre
I can have Profar and Oscar Taveras for the next three years at $5. Was offered Strasburg at $11 for next three years. Could use pitching help this year, but not sure if my team is ready to compete though.
Hell yes, I make this deal. Even if your team isn't ready for this year, you can get more for Strasburg now than you can with the potential of Profar and Taveras. —Jason Collette
I've always thought about what (if any) consequences arise from having a fantasy roster that contains players that play for the same big-league team. Ultimately, the numbers each individual player produces throughout the course of a season should more or less be independent of what other players on their team produce (obviously this is not completely true if you use stats like RBI and runs scored).
I can't see any reason for concern. Talent is talent. The only way the off-day thing would hurt is in H2H and it'd probably come out in the wash because there'd probably be a week where you get Texas, Baltimore, and Cleveland playing on a Monday when your opponent has several of his guys off. —Paul Sporer
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Regarding the last question, on multiple players on one team: one advantage that arises comes from home ballparks. Multiple Rockies hitters means you're exploiting the ballpark effect more frequently.
Apr 05, 2013 14:49 PM
What do you think the Brewers will do if A-Ram needs to miss significant time, as is likely the case? Anyone we should be scooping up now?
Apr 06, 2013 04:40 AM
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Not sure they have any good options with him out. Their 40 man roster is littered with position players on the DL already so they'd have to make a move for someone off their 40-man. My guess would be Hunter Morris to come up and play 1st with Alex Gonzalez playing 3B
Apr 06, 2013 05:11 AM
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Banana suppliers know retailers are the key to increasing sales, and lately they've seen an increase in interest about growing the category.
"Retailers have seen that you need to make an investment to make sure consumers have the right consistency in color," said Bill Sheridan, executive vice president of sales for Banacol Marketing Corp., Coral Gables, Fla.
Sheridan says he has seen retailers make a bigger commitment to their banana display.
"Retailers are doing a better job overall of keeping better bananas in stock, with the right quality and color, and offering them at the right price," he said.
That extra attention has led bananas to begin driving consumers to certain stores, Sheridan said.
"It's almost a destination item for customers when they know they can go to a particular retail store, and they will always get consistency in color and the product they want to purchase," he said.
Organics Unlimited, San Diego, also puts a strong focus on retailers.
President Mayra Velazquez de Leon said she has noticed increased retailer interaction.
"We have seen retailers have more interest in talking about the GROW program and trying to educate consumers about what the program is about," Velazquez de Leon said.
The company's GROW brand, which stands for Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers, funds educational and health programs for workers and their families.
Companies still seek to reach out to retailers to help in any way they can, since increased sales are beneficial to both parties.
"We've seen a steady increase in sales, year to date. A lot of that is just from working with retailers to make sure they have a better product," Sheridan said.
Customized promotional programs also help.
"In addition to social media, we use retailer-specific consumer promotions. We work directly with our customers and offer customized events and/or promotions to help grow the category," said Dennis Christou, vice president of marketing, Del Monte Fresh Produce, Coral Gables, Fla.
Getting creative with consumer-focused promotions can also increase sales, suppliers say.
"We're constantly looking at ways we can make bananas more compelling to retailers," said Bil Goldfield, communications manager for Dole Fresh Fruit, Westlake Village, Calif.
This year, the company brought its brightly colored Peel the Love food truck to retailers in eight cities in an effort to engage the consumer at the supermarket level.
"We also provided retailers with explanatory point-of-sale signage and recipe cards for them to use to communicate these new programs and usages to their shoppers," Goldfield said.
In-store signage is a popular way for retailers to communicate with consumers.
"P.O.S. is one of the strongest communication tools for a product like bananas that have no packaging real estate to use. Beyond this, a robust, full, clean and properly maintained and positioned banana display is most effective at stimulating banana sales," Goldfield said.
Sheridan agrees that having a strong display, with good quality bananas displayed well, is key.
"Bananas are still an impulse item, and we've seen more data that customers want to know that when they shop at a particular store, they'll have the right color with a nice display," he said.
Sheridan said having a two-color program can be helpful.
"We really prefer retailers to use a two-color program, but we've seen a lot of success with one-colors programs if you do it correctly. It really depends on the company and their abilities," he said.
In addition, using two banana displays in two key locations can help increase sales.
"When the store engages a secondary display in the front of the store or at checkout, sales for quick-trip and impulse purchases can increase sales weekly 6% to 12%," Goldfield said.


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Regents Approve Funding for Biodefense Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Partnership with Sandia National Laboratories
TYLER – The University of Texas System Board of Regents today (May 15) authorized funds to support eight postdoctoral fellows in a biodefense collaboration between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) and Sandia National Laboratories.
Regents approved $625,000 from Intermediate Term Fund (ITF) proceeds to be used toward the Biodefense Postdoctoral Fellowship program, which will provide fellowships to UTMB and Sandia for research aimed at countering biological threats. Funds will be distributed to UTMB in Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009.
"Advances in bioscience are essential as our nation faces an array of emerging bio-threats such as anthrax, West Nile virus and bird flu," said Keith McDowell, vice chancellor for research and technology transfer with the UT System. "We are excited about UT System and Sandia working together to accelerate the translation of new solutions for our national defense."
In 2005, the UT System and Sandia entered into a formalized relationship to enhance performance excellence and increase interactions and collaborations between Sandia and System institutions with an overarching goal to achieve a greater mutual impact on national security issues.
The total cost to seed the collaboration programs is $1,875,000. The remaining $1,250,000 is being funded from the Regents Research Scholars Program previously approved by the Board in November 2006. This investment in the partnership will have a significant long-term return both with respect to strengthening the partnership and to multiplying external funding of the core research areas.
About the University of Texas System
Serving the educational and health care needs of Texans for more than 125 years, the UT System is one of the nation's largest higher education systems with 15 campuses – including nine academic and six health institutions – and an annual operating budget of $10.7 billion (FY 2008). Student enrollment exceeded 194,000 in the 2007 academic year. The UT System confers one-third of the state's undergraduate degrees and educates three-fourths of Texas health care professionals. With more than 80,000 employees, the UT System is one of the largest employers in Texas.


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New York -- An apparel last-minute surge in holiday shopping helped many key retailers report better-than-expected sales in December. Twenty retailers reported sales in December rose an average of 4.5%, compared with the year-ago period, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. Costco, Gap, Nordstrom and TJX Cos. were among the best performers.
Overall, Wall Street expected 3.3% overall same-store sales growth for December across the 17 chains that still report monthly comps, down from 4.2% growth in the year-ago period, according to Thomson Reuters. Same-store sales rose a disappointing 1.6% in November.
The holiday season was never expected to be a barn-burner, but "fiscal cliff" headlines, Superstorm Sandy damages and the Sandy Hook tragedy created additional pressure as consumers reacted to the onslaught of bad news.
"The consumers' confidence is off a bit, and I don't think you can point to a single individual thing," Madison Riley, managing director of retail consulting firm Kurt Salmon, told Reuters. "It's a culmination of things that hit their psyche."
In the specialty apparel category, Limited Brands missed Wall Street's 4.5% forecasted increase by reporting a 3% rise in December same-store sales. The parent of Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works and namesake stores reported net sales of $1.947 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, compared with net sales of $1.868 billion last year.
Gap Inc. beat estimates with a 5% rise in December same-store sales, ahead of the 3.5% expected rise. Total sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 29 rose to $2.08 billion from $1.98 billion.
"Customers responded favorably to our product offerings and promotions during the holiday season overall," said Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO.
By brand, Gap North America delivered a positive 2% vs. negative 4% last year; Banana Republic North America delivered positive 1% vs. negative 2% last year; and Old Navy North America delivered positive 13% versus negative 4% last year.
One of the weakest performances in the apparel category was turned by the struggling The Wet Seal, whose same-store sales plummeted 9.7%. Analysts forecast the chain would have the weakest sales of any of the 17 chains reporting, but only expected a 5% decline.
In a statement, the retailer said: "December sales were below our expectations, driven mainly by lower than expected transactions throughout the month."
Among other reporting specialty apparel retailers:
• Zumiez same-store sales in December surged 15%;
• The Buckle edged up 1%;
• Stage Stores rose 2.7%;
• Hot Topic gained 4%; and
• Cato dropped 7% and lowered its fourth quarter guidance.


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Re: Staring a new clinical trial..HELP
Hi Lainy and Gavin,
We just got back from the oncologist's office and he is trying to get us an appointment with a Dr. Jimmy Wang at Georgetown. He said there had been no change on the scans but he is concerned about John staying on the gem/cis/avastin because of the effects it has on the kidneys. John had his right one removed when he had his surgery. Also, because his platelets drop so low, he feels that he needs to switch to something else. He mentioned Xeloda (I've seen that referred to on this site). I guess I've got my research cut out for me--trying to find out about Dr. Wang and Xeloda. The oncologist did say he didn't want to do anything else until we have met with Dr. Wang, although he did schedule him to get Avastin on Monday. At least I feel better knowing that now we are finally going to meet with someone who has more experience with CC. Thanks to you both for your positive thoughts. PeggyP


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Progressive Synagogues in Poland as Centers of Patriotic Teaching
Wednesday, December 4, 7:30 pm
Skalny Lecture
Dr. Michał Galas, Associate Professor at the Institute of Jewish Studies,
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Author of many publications on Jewish spirituality in Poland, among others:
Rabbi Marcus Jastrow and His Vision for the Reform of Judaism. A Study in the History of Judaism in the Nineteenth Century (Academic Studies Press: Boston 2013)
Jews in Kraków. Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry, vol. 23, edited by Michał Galas and Antony Polonsky, (Littman Library of
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Eric, there truly are no NEW topics on towertalk. This one was worked to death 2-3 years ago. IIRC, there were several studies cited that fairly well refuted this. With yahoo's new search capability, a quick run on bird and collision should get you those references. 73, Pete N4ZR t 12:00 PM 12/10/2006, Eric Hilding wrote: >As if BPL and CC&R's aren't bad enough, it appears we may have a new potential >tower construction threat issue to deal with in the future. > >I'm passing along some info that I just read in a newsletter from my Attorney >in Washington. It appears to pertain to commercial tower installations, but >you know the drill...give the environmentalists an inch and they'll take a >mile. Most Enviro-Nazis do NOT distinguish between amateur & commercial >towers...they hate 'em all. Hopefully the ARRL is on top of this, because >even a remote possibility that future tower constructions might all require >costly Environmental Assessments if the FCC adopts policy changes requested by >the US Fish & Wildlife Service could be bad news for us. In abundance of >caution, we might want to all file Comments on behalf of Amateur Radio in the >Proposed Rulemaking in Docket 03-187 before the January 22 deadline. > >The USFWS is estimating between 4 and 50 million bird collisions with >communications towers each year. This was a MAJOR issue for Mike, K9AJ and >myself in negotiating our IOTA NA-178 trip with USFWS last Spring. We had to >take down our small Sigma 5 vertical dipole on the Island at sunset due to >concerns over bird collisions with the teenie weenie horizontal T-bars. Only >the slender "Farallon Special" (Super-charged mobile screwdriver antenna with >extension shafts & whips) was allowed up during the night and installation was >restricted to the adjacent shaddow area of the tiny Carpenter Shop we operated >from on the Island. We could have no "horizontal" antenna components of any >size in the air at night & no guy wires. And you think you have CC&R >problems??? > >In January I will have been a licensed ham for 50 years. I have never had any >bird collision situtations myself, nor heard of any occuring with any other >ham operator I've spoken with on this subject. > >Many City and County Building/Planning Departments have already been known to >cause grief to ham operators seeking permits. The last thing any of us need >is to see a costly environmental assessment requirement added to the >mix...anywhere in the U.S. > >IMHO, we need to formally distance ourselves from commercial tower >installations in this Proposed Rulemaking. It might be prudent to contact >your Senator/Congressperson folks as well. > >FYI & 73. > >Rick, K6VVA >_______________________________________________ > > > >_______________________________________________ >TowerTalk mailing list >email@example.com >http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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Birth & Midwifery in Romania
Resources for parents and practitioners
Connect with many more midwives and birth enthusiasts from around the world by joining IAM, the International Alliance of Midwives!
Midwifery Today Country Contact*
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Freiman, Pomeranz back with Oakland
OAKLAND -- Following a brief stint with Class A Beloit, first baseman Nate Freiman and left-hander Drew Pomeranz returned to the A's on Tuesday, pushing the club's expanded September roster to 32 -- 14 pitchers, 18 position players.
Pomeranz took Freiman's roster spot Wednesday, but Pomeranz was also optioned to Beloit one day later as right-hander Evan Scribner was recalled. All this took place under the assumption that the pair would return to Oakland once the calendar flipped.
Freiman, who went 4-for-9 with a home run in two games for the Snappers, batted sixth and played first against Mariners lefty James Paxton on Tuesday, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Freiman will start regularly against left-handers, as he was when he closed out August with three home runs and five RBIs in five games.
"Probably, against left-handed pitching, as good as anybody we've had here recently," said manager Bob Melvin. "He's definitely a guy we were targeting to get back and play at first base against left-handed pitching."
Pomeranz did not appear for Beloit and now joins a nine-man A's bullpen. The southpaw made one start after returning from a broken right hand, allowing an unearned run to the Astros in 5 1/3 innings last Wednesday, and on Tuesday he threw three shutout innings in relief.
"[He is] a lefty that maybe allows you to turn the lineup around," Melvin said. "He's gotten right-handers out, too, and he gives you some length. So it's not a guy that you just feel like you have to throw in there for an inning and you have to get him out of there. He could be a key piece for us here."
In nine relief appearances this year before joining the rotation, Pomeranz posted a 1.98 ERA.
Aaron Leibowitz is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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House Proposes Drastic Cuts to Workforce Programs Serving the Unemployed and Low-Income Adults and Youth
Feb 16, 2011
By Neil Ridley
See related article on President Obama's budget proposal for FY 2012 >>
The House proposal to eliminate funding for workforce development programs is counterproductive, especially during this time when many Americans are still struggling to find jobs and build necessary skills to secure better jobs.
Last week, the House released a Continuing Resolution, which would keep the government running through the remainder of FY 2011. It proposed cuts totaling $100 billion. The elimination of new funding for the adult, dislocated worker and youth programs under the Workforce Investment Act is one of the most significant cuts. For Program Year 2011, which begins on July 1, there would be no new funding to provide services or operate one-stop career centers. Other proposed cuts include a significant reduction in funding used to respond to major layoffs across the country and elimination of funding for YouthBuild and a national ex-offender initiative.
The proposed cuts to Workforce Investment Act programs are being offered at a time when unemployment has remained at or above 9 percent for a record 21 months. Lawmakers should take a hard look at this program that builds skills and helps prepare people for work. In fact, even in the face of challenging labor market conditions, the public workforce system helped more than 8 million adults and youth during the past year.
While it is important to begin a conversation about the size of the debt and federal deficit, it is equally important to maintain critical employment and training programs that help many Americans find jobs and build skills necessary to secure better jobs. The spending cuts, if approved, would slash programs that are the "front line" for many unemployed workers and low-income adults and youth and would hinder rather than promote the nation's economic recovery.
In addition, employers' need for skilled workers will continue to grow as they recover from the recession and begin to expand. A national survey conducted by Deloitte, the Manufacturing Institute, and Oracle found that even in 2009, nearly a third of companies were experiencing difficulties in recruiting skilled workers.


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A dynamic deliberate process of exchanging information or resources and developing mutually beneficial relationships for the purpose of obtaining information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.
Effective Networking is a combination of what you know, who you know, who knows you, and how effectively you use both to learn about new opportunities, make new contacts, and connect with potential employers.
Employers prefer to hire from referrals rather than outside candidates with no connection to the company. Personal contact is the single most effective way to get a job. You'll get the competitive edge by being referred directly to employers. What do you think works better? The employer going through a stack of resumes or getting a phone call from a trusted friend telling him/her that he knows this person and he thinks they would be great for the company?
75% – 90% of jobs are part of the "Hidden Job Market" so networking may be the only way to learn of these job opportunities.
Networking allows you to:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of jobs are found through networking!
Who do you already know?
Seize every opportunity to publicize your job search: clubs, professional organizations members, volunteer contacts, merchants, civic leaders, neighbors, classmates, former classmates, school alumni, teacher/professors, coaches, coworkers former coworkers, bosses, friends' bosses, religious affiliation members even the cab driver, everyone!
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Fort Worth, Texas -- Columbus, Ohio-based Glimcher Realty Trust announced Monday the acquisition of University Park Village, an open-air center located in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 173,220-sq.-ft. center is 97% occupied, generates sales of more than $800/sq. ft., and is tenanted by Apple, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Lululemon Athletica and Madewell, among others.
Glimcher purchased University Park Village for $105 million.
"This quality property offers tremendous growth potential and aligns perfectly with our acquisition strategy," said Michael P. Glimcher, CEO.


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Should children only be served low-fat, flavored milk?
That's the question on parents' minds after two Harvard University professors released their opinion piece on whether three daily servings of low-fat milk, especially flavored milk, are necessary for children.
Published in the latest issue of JAMA Pediatrics, David Ludwig and Walter Willett, known for questioning conventional wisdom according to the Los Angeles Times, challenged the idea of making low-fat milk the only milk option available to children.
The dairy industry fired back at the piece, suggested that milk continues to play a key role in helping children -- and adults -- meet the recommended intakes of critical nutrients. Even when flavored, milk contains nine essential nutrients important for good health.
"Research shows that children who drink flavored milk also drink more milk overall, have better quality diets, do not have higher intakes of added sugar or fat, and are just as likely to be at a healthy weight compared to kids who do not consume flavored milk," Greg Miller, executive vice president of the National Dairy Council, said.
Without flavored milk, many children might not drink milk at all -- and milk is an important source of nutrients.
"About half the students in the county live around the poverty level. For many, school lunch and breakfast are the main meals of the day," CNN's Sanjay Gupta said about the case for flavored milk. "Without milk, local doctors said, kids weren't getting enough vitamin D, vitamin A, calcium, or potassium."
Milk, whether low-fat or whole, offers health advantages.
Two studies – one from the University of Gothenburg and another from the University of Virginia School of Medicine – found that toddlers and children who consumed full-fat, whole milk had a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) than those who didn't.
Milk also helps teens maintain a healthy body weight.
Milk has its benefits for adults, too. Benefits from regularly consuming dairy products include treating obesity, fighting osteoporosis, preventing type 2 diabetes, decreasing the risk of stroke and lowering the risk for heart disease. A study released earlier this year found that cheese does more than just taste good – it also decreases the likelihood of developing cavities.


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Monthly Archive for: 'August, 2008'
Declaration for a Better Food Future
We, the undersigned, believe that a healthy food system is necessary to meet the urgent challenges of our time. … The quality of food, and not just its quantity, ought to guide our agriculture. The ways we grow, distribute, and prepare food should celebrate our […]Read More →
A Design Junkie Heads to Slow Food Nation
We've already mentioned the great design behind the Victory Gardens, but in looking over the other plans for Slow Food Nation, the rest of the exhibits and pavilions promise to be even more impressive. Since I have been getting really excited by the some of […]Read More →
A chance to dance with bees
This month, California-based conceptual artist Jonathon Keats has taken up bee-keeping. For his submission to the Bay Area Now 5 festival, put on by the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Keats planted flower arrangements in locations around San Francisco, all considered for their proximity […]Read More →


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Space for Cycling Campaigners Conference
Join us for a day of workshops for local cycle campaigners working on Space for Cycling - or wanting to get involved.
Register for the Conference here: https://bit.ly/1nmxZwQ
The national Space for Cycling campaign is calling on councils across the country to improve quality of life for all, by making our streets and roads safe and inviting for everyone to cycle, regardless of their ability or age.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Mark Treasure from the Cycling Embassy of Great Britain on 'Protected space and decent junctions'
- Rachel Aldred from the London Cycling Campaign on 'Removing through traffic'
- Lizze Reather from Leeds Cycling Campaign on utilising social media
- Rod King from Twenty's Plenty for Us on 'Lower speed limits'
- Andy Salkeld from Leicester City Council on 'Liveable City Centres'
...plus speakers from CTC, Cyclenation and other organisations.
A full workshop timetable is available here: http://bit.ly/1rk0wDO
Reasons to come to the Conference:
- to find out how you can use the Space for Cycling campaign to improve cycling in your area
- to meet, learn and share ideas from experienced campaigners
- to pick up an 'Activist Pack' of Space for Cycling printed campaign and publicity materials
Registration: You can register for the event on the CTC's Registration Page.
Cost: We are asking for a donation of between £5 - £10 based on your ability to pay. This is to cover venue hire fees and conference costs. Donations will be collected on the door. This cost does not cover lunch, which will be served in the venue café.
Travel Bursary: CTC is willing to cover up to one third of the travel cost of attendees, if you have limited means and or a long journey time. Please bring tickets or travel receipts on the day.
Spread the word: We'd like to use the event to boost the campaigning base in local groups across the country. Feel free to invite as many of your members as possible. It's a great opportunity to get skilled up on the issues. You can forward this email and share the Facebook event on your local website and twitter.
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Pictures of Zoe Kravitz, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, and Cary Fukunaga at the NYC Jane Eyre Premiere 2011-03-10 05:50:21
Zoe Kravitz Supports Michael Fassbender at His Jane Eyre Premiere!
Michael Fassbender and his Jane Eyre costar Mia Wasikowska posed for photos last night at the NYC premiere alongside their great-looking director, Cary Fukunaga — check out our chat with Cary about his first big screen project since 2009's Sin Nombre. The gang was in the Big Apple to promote their modern take on the classic Charlotte Brontë story, though Michael has also been busy shooting a new movie called Shame. He, Mia, and Cary were on the East Coast last month for their film's junket — stay turned for video from our chats! Michael even shared a bit about his love life during our talk, and his rumored girlfriend, Zoe Kravitz, turned out yesterday to show her support. Zoe and Michael met working on their upcoming X-Men: First Class, which seems like it's going to be awesome judging by the first trailer.


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The name says it all on this one. Imagine premium French Angora bunnies playing with superfine merino sheepies. Light, soft and fluffy.
We offer Bliss in a very small skein because a little bit goes a long way. For the holiday season, it will be available in pure white to add snowy accents to your winter woolens.
Colorway shown: Scaponia
All measurements are approximate.
Content: 70% French Angora, 30% Superfine Merino
Weight: 1 oz / 28g
Length: 98yds / 89m
Gauge: 7 stitches per inch (2.5 cm) on size 3 (3.25mm) needles


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Detroit - Want to try something different this Super Bowl without breaking the bank? Here's a quick appetizer from Meijer Healthy Living Advisor Tina Miller.
New Orleans inspired remoulade and shrimp
Makes 8-10 appetizer servings
3/4 cup diced white onion
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup Creole mustard or any spicy brown mustard
2 Tbsps. Meijer Ketchup
1 Tbsp. McCormick paprika
1/2 cup Meijer extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp. McCormick Cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds Meijer cooked shrimp
1. Place all ingredients, EXCEPT shrimp in a food processer and process until well combined. Make ahead tip: Sauce will keep refrigerated for one week.
2. Pour the sauce in a bowl with 1 1/2 pounds cooked, chilled shrimp and toss to coat the shrimp completely. Serve the shrimp on a bed of lettuce greens.


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To-Jo Fresh Mushrooms Inc. is expanding its use of the SG Systems traceability program.
The Avondale, Pa.-based grower-shipper made the investment in the Dallas-based SG Systems LLC's paperless traceability system to gain Milestone 7 Produce Traceability Initiative compliance.
Mike Wood, To-Jo's vice president of fresh operations, said To-Jo began using SG Systems in December 2009 and is now providing hybrid pallet tags, one of PTI's final requirements.
Hybrid tags make it easier for retailers to scan cartons in their systems.
With one scan, customers can read all the information about the product on the pallet, Wood said.
"The hybrid pallets are the bridge for our customers to have easy access to all our information, lot numbers, cases, GTINs (Global Trade Identification Numbers)," he said. "With one scan, they know all the history behind that shipment, the final stage."
The system takes To-Jo to the next level as well in inventory management, Wood said.
He said To-Jo is using SG Systems to monitor all orders and all incoming product.
Other Kennett Square, Pa., and North American mushroom growers and packers have viewed To-Jo's installation and plan to use it in their systems, Wood said.
He said To-Jo's owners, the D'Amico family, feels traceability is an industry issue and wants others to discover the savings To-Jo experienced.
To-Jo ships all types of fresh, processed and wild mushrooms and plans to ship 50 million pounds this year, up 11% from last year, Wood said.


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Cincinnati -- Macy's Inc. announced on Friday that Finish Line Inc. would be the department store retailer's exclusive athletic footwear partner, opening in-store shops in more than 450 Macy's stores nationwide. The merchandise will also be available online at macys.com.
Under the agreement, Finish Line will be Macy's exclusive partner for men's, women's and kids athletic footwear and Macy's will be the exclusive host for Finish Line-branded in-store shops.
"We believe the enhanced footwear assortment they will bring to our customers at every full-line Macy's store nationwide, as well as on macys.com, complements our rapidly developing offering of activewear merchandise," said Jeff Gennette, Macy's chief merchandising officer. "With Finish Line on our team for athletic shoes, Macy's will be a comprehensive and compelling destination for footwear across all categories – from dress to casual to comfort to athletic – for men, women, and kids."
The rollout of the shops, which will be operated by Finish Line as leased departments, will start in spring 2013 with completion expected by fall 2014. (For the remaining approximately 225 Macy's stores that carry footwear, Finish Line will manage the athletic footwear assortment and inventory beginning in spring 2013, without the staffing or branding provided in the leased departments.)
Finish Line will recognize sales and corresponding profits, less the licensing fee paid to Macy's. Longer term, this agreement is expected to result in additional sales to Finish Line of $250 million to $350 million annually.
The agreement comes as Macy's rival J.C. Penney has launched the first wave of its branded in-store shops, starting with Levi's, Liz Claiborne and Izod. J.C. Penney eventually plans to transform its stores into a collection of some 100 branded shops.


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This Salish basket was made for John Morris McClelland who was the publisher for The Daily News until it was sold in 1999. Mr. McClelland was a historian and served on the boards of directors for the Associated Press and the Sigma Delta Chi journalism organization, of which he was national president in 1952. He was called a "forward thinker" and expanded his interests in many directions including cable television. He started one of the first cable companies, Cableview which was absorbed over the years into Comcast. One of his many interests included Native American artifacts and basketry. This basket was in his collection and the man I bought it from said he was told it was made for Mr. McClelland during one of his travels. It was auctioned off along with many of his other baskets. It now belongs to me, and I am honored to have it. It is not very old, probably made in the 1950's but the provenance along with the beauty of the basket made it something I wanted to own.


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Soapdom Loses Another Great One!
Soapdom is very saddened to report that James Mitchell (1920-2010), who played the machiavelian Palmer Cooney Cortland on All My Children, died Friday, January 22, 2010 in Los Angeles of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, complicated by pneumonia. Mitchell joined the cast of "All My Children" in 1979, having created the role of Palmer Cortlandt, the wealthy patriarch of one ofPine Valley's most popular families. His final appearance was on January 5th, 2010 for the show's 40th anniversary episode.
Mitchell's castmates are grieving over the loss:
"I had the good fortune to visit with James Mitchell recently at his home in the Hollywood Hills while I was in LA for this year's Daytime Emmy's," Jacob Young (JR) shared with Soapdom. "He will always be remembered for his Hollywood movies and of course the impact he made on 'All My Children.' To me, he will always be 'Uncle Palmer,' my friend, and one of the most professional actors I've ever worked with."
"(I am) deeply saddened and sorry to say goodbye to a dear soul, Mr. James Mitchell, who passed away yesterday. AMC has lost one of it's most precious children, indeed," said Mitchell co-star, Vincent Irizarry (David, AMC) on his facebook status. "The man was a true gentleman and wonderful talent. I feel honored and grateful to have had the opportunity to work beside him and to be his friend. Light up the heavens as you did the world you walked upon these many years, beautiful man!"
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Mitchell began his career as an accomplished dancer. He played leading roles in a number of Broadway musicals, including "Brigadoon," "Billion Dollar Baby," "Bloomer Girl," "Carousel," "Carnival," "Mack and Mabel" and "Paint Your Wagon." He appeared with the American Ballet Theater in New York, Europe and South America, and with the Agnes de Mille Dance Theater on tour throughout the United States. He also starred on tour in "Funny Girl" with Carol Lawrence, "The Three Penny Opera" with Chita Rivera, "The King and I" with Ann Blyth and in "The Rainmaker" with his then future "All My Children" co-star, Frances Heflin. In addition he served as assistant to the director of the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera production of "Annie Get Your Gun," with Debbie Reynolds.
Mitchell's notable film roles included "That's Dancing," a retrospective of great dance numbers in movie musicals; "The Turning Point," in which he played the artistic director; "The Bandwagon" with Fred Astaire; "Oklahoma" and "Deep in My Heart" with Cyd Charisse. He also danced with Miss Charisse in both her 1965 television special and in the Academy Awards Presentation program in 1966. From 1969 to 1973 he played the role of Professor Hathaway on the Daytime series "Where the Heart Is." He also appeared in the ABC primetime series "Charlie's Angels."
In addition to performing, Mitchell taught movement for actors and theater arts students, which he described as "an exchange of the disciplines of dancing and acting." He taught at Yale University and at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, which awarded him an honorary doctorate in fine arts.
Mitchell is survived by his long time partner, Albert Wolsky. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He was 89 years old and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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West coast phenomenom are not few nor far between so each I am never surprised with what I discover- it's one of the charms of living on Eriska!
As I walked home the other night I noticed two figures on the ground by the hotel- two guests lying on their back gazing up at the dark skies above. Initially I thought something tragic had happened and then I noticed they were looking at an ipad screen and enjoying the view . After a brief discussion I found out that they were lying looking at the dark skies- a natural occurance with little or no light source close by casuing pollution and working out the sights and shapes with the help of a trusty app!
Unlike the big cities (i.e Glasgow, Manchester and London) where you'd be lucky to see more than just Orion's belt on a good night, Argyll has very little light pollution so on a clear night you really do see it all: stars, planets and the occasional satellite casually moving in-between.
As well as all the usual constellations that can generally be seen from anywhere in the northern hemisphere, like Ursa Major (which is partly made up of the "Big Dipper" or "Plough"), Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia and Draco; those out stargazing locally get to enjoy some truly phenomenal sights without having to use a telescope.
Being consumed by complete darkness at night allows a great view of small clusters of new born stars resulting from a supernova; the edge of the Milky Way and an a whole other galaxy in the Andromeda cluster. Even without a powerful telescope it is possible to make out shapes and details if the skies are clear although the use of any form of magnification is always
going to help the star gazers. In addition you can also enquire in the office and there is always a helpful guide on hand to assist or at least point you in the right direction or ipad address!
So before the nights get too short and the days too long it is worth getting out of cities to see the real dark skies


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Anti-Japan rally condemns island purchase in Beijing
AFP Friday, September 14, 2012, 12:07 am TWN
BEIJING -- Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, singing the Chinese national anthem and waving flags, to condemn Tokyo's purchase of a disputed island chain.
The latest demonstration came after the Japanese government this week nationalized three islands in a chain it administers and refers to as Senkaku, but which are claimed by China, where they are known as Diaoyu.
"Japan through illegal methods has forcibly occupied our country's territory ... this is the behavior of a thief," demonstrator Xu Xiaolei told AFP.
Police watched as small groups of demonstrators entered Japanese restaurants to shout that the islands belonged to China.
Protests in China are often swiftly dispersed by authorities, but in some cases they are allowed to proceed.
More than 20 cities have seen anti-Japanese protests in the past month and the car of the Japanese ambassador to China was targeted in Beijing when a man ripped the flag off the vehicle.
China dispatched two patrol ships to the archipelago to "assert its sovereignty" on Tuesday.
The territorial dispute has since dominated Chinese media, with state television and all major dailies highlighting Beijing's condemnation of Tokyo's acquisition.
At least one Chinese travel agency said it was no longer accepting bookings for trips to Japan.
"State sovereignty comes above everything," the Sichuan Kanghui International Tour Company said in a statement posted online on Wednesday announcing the suspension of group bookings.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Wednesday that Beijing would "never yield an inch" over the disputed islands, state-run news agency Xinhua reported.
On Thursday it quoted China's commerce vice minister saying the purchase would "inevitably" have a negative impact on trade ties.
"If Chinese consumers, in a reasonable manner, express their positions and views against Japan's violation of China's territorial sovereignty, I think it is within their rights to do so and it is understandable," Jiang Zengwei said.
The islands, which are also claimed by Taiwan, sit near an important shipping lane and nearby waters are believed to harbor valuable mineral resources.


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With the presidential election right around the corner and politically charged TV and radio ads hammering away at the major differences between the parties, Americans these days appear to see the nation as divided between Red and Blue.
But new research from Professor Leaf Van Boven shows that many people overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and this misconception is associated with citizens' voting behavior and their involvement in political activities.
"It is clear that Americans see themselves as very sharply polarized," Van Boven said. "And that the degree of perceived polarization dramatically overstates the actual degree of polarization."
Van Boven of CU-Boulder's psychology and neuroscience department and Professor John Chambers of the University of Florida recently presented findings of two studies on political polarization at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
In one study, which included a nationally representative sample of 1,000 voting age respondents during the 2008 presidential campaign, Van Boven and his colleagues found that individuals with more extreme partisan attitudes perceived greater polarization than those with less extreme partisan attitudes. For example, in the 2008 presidential election, people who strongly supported either Obama or McCain perceived Americans as more divided than did those whose support of either candidate was more moderate.
In another study, which included an analysis using a subset of 26,000 respondents from three decades of surveys of Americans, the researchers determined that the gap between Republicans and Democrats on five-point scales regarding different issues such as the death penalty and abortion was approximately three-quarters of a point. However, people believe there is a scale difference of two points or more between the two parties. And it's not just politics, it's also the case with other issues such as the death penalty or the abortion issue.
"The more strongly people feel about an issue, the more divided they see other Americans," Van Boven said.


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mikenz66 wrote:After my first retreat I had no desire to do anything to mess up the clarity of my mind (not that it's super-clear, mind you! ). So I don't drink at all, but I wouldn't get upset by food cooked with alcohol - it mostly evaporates anyway.
Sanghamitta wrote:Not an intentional Bodom. Just a fact. We have a range of responses to alcohol. For those with a problem or for those who become heedless its a no-no.
I can and probably will go weeks before another pint or glass of wine.
My monk mentor knows. He has not suggested drumming me out of the Temple.
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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. You're the chef at your barbecue and all your friends are dying just to get a piece of the grill action! Cook up and serve your guests in a limited time frame. It's a race against the clock and the grill! Snax Lite (Cooking Arcade Game) features 6 Challenging levels of fast game play action and a Massive 80 Minute Marathon Mode. Do you have what it takes to become the Master Chef ?
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We'll just come right out and say this: We're a little late to the game, Dear Blog Reader, in responding to the International League of Conservation Photographers' list of "Top 40 Nature Photos of All Time" unveiled last week for Earth Day, but given the context of "all time," a few days is trivial.
These nature photos, eons in the making, are truly captivating and visually accomplish what they set out to achieve: to serve, elevate and glorify the stunning colors and forms of the natural world. No doubt the ILCP members had their work cut out for them having to cull down from thousands of pics to this amazing top 40 selection. (The ILCP is a fellowship of the top professional conservation photographers working today.) Members of the ILCP were encouraged to keep in mind several compositional qualities when picking the top ones. Considering "factors such as aesthetics, uniqueness, historical and scientific significance, or contribution to conservation efforts," all played an important part of the decision making process.
One of our favorites was Frans Lanting's Galapagos Island "Tortoises at Dawn," yet, the Crimson Tide fans couldn't help but be compelled by "Twilight of the Giants," also by Lanting. Of course, our selections were not made with the sort of criterion in mind that ILCP members had to go by — our responses were purely visceral.
Below are the photos, along with the photographers' commentary. To see all of the Top 40 Photographs, visit the ILCP Flickr page.
"During the year I spent living in the Okavango Delta of Botswana, I worked at night for periods of time, waking up at sunset to follow animals through the hours of darkness. I often started the evening at a favorite water hole where I hunkered down by the edge and made myself a fixture in the landscape. Elephants moved around me in the waning light like shadowy forms. One evening a herd of bulls gathered across the water from me, rising above their reflections under an October moon, in a primeval scene of ancient Africa" - Frans Lanting
"The Galapagos Islands provide a window on time. In a geological sense, the islands are young, yet they appear ancient. The largest animals native to this famed archipelago are giant tortoises, which can live for more than a century. These are the creatures that provided Charles Darwin with the flash of imagination that led to his theory of evolution. Today their populations are reduced on most islands. But inside the Alcedo volcano on Isabela Island I experienced a world where giant tortoises still roamed in ancient abundance. One misty morning When the tortoises were asleep in a pond, I was able to create an image that evokes the era when reptiles dominated life on land." - Frans Lanting