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Though they normally preside over dry-aged rib eyes, Himalayan salt rocks, and whipped potatoes, it turns out the chefs at David Burke's Primehouse have a pretty serious sweet tooth.
Lucky for the general public, they're going to be indulging these sugary impulses every Friday during the summer from 3 to 5 PM from a pop-up ice cream counter at the entrance to Jbar lounge.
Though it was a brisk—scratch that, chilly—50-something degrees on the first Friday in May, we were there to check out the offerings.
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About the author: Kate Bernot paused from eating just long enough to write about it for RedEye, BlackboardEats, Who's Hungry? Magazine, and of course, Serious Eats. 90% of the time she is carrying both her laptop and a coffee. She pens the Sugar Rush column for Serious Eats Chicago, and has only once turned down fresh beignets. Follow her scattered thoughts on food, biking, and beer at @kbernot.


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Costa Mesa police announced Friday that they plan to restart their school officer program in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. shooting.
Chief Tom Gazsi said the department and the district will split the cost for a reserve officer to return to the city's two high schools.
While city officials recently approved the hiring of about 15 new officers, Gazsi said the heightened concerns after December's mass shooting prompted him to quickly fill one of the school positions with a retired school officer.
"Because of the increased sensitivity after the Newtown, Conn. event, and so the parents, faculty and the community felt more secure," Gazsi said.
He brought back reserve officer Jess Gilman, who retired in October after nearly 30 years on the force.
Both Newport Beach and Costa Mesa have historically helped fund officers to patrol high schools, but Costa Mesa withdrew from the program at the end of last school year due to a hiring freeze.
The Costa Mesa officers, with salaries of about $85,000, are uniformed and carry handguns. Including health and retirement benefits, and training, the annual cost per officer is about $140,000, Gazsi said.
Gilman will refill his position at Estancia High and Costa Mesa High through the end of this school year, Gazsi said, when he expects the two new school officers to be trained. Gilman will also help the district evaluate its campus security, a request school officials made in December.
"It's important for our community to know that we are vested in providing a safe environment for our community and staffs," Newport-Mesa Unified School District Superintendent Fred Navarro said at a special meeting last month after the Newtown shooting.
Officials also discussed more fencing, security cameras and funneling campus visitors into monitored entrances.
For an undisclosed amount of time, Costa Mesa police have also increased their patrols, Gazsi said, at "high-attendance sites." Those include schools, theaters, shopping centers, sports complexes and colleges.
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text: All-New Ford Focus Electric: The Most Maintenance-Free Ford Ever February 10, 2011 09:09 AM Ford Focus Electric's fewer moving mechanical parts nearly eliminates scheduled maintenance, saving drivers time and money No oil changes means Focus Electric drivers will save at least $450 and 7.5 hours over the life of the car Checking the tire pressure and filling the windshield washer fluid is about all most Focus Electric drivers will need to do CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – When it comes to regularly scheduled maintenance, the Ford Focus Electric will be the easiest car to own that Ford Motor Company has ever built. Because the Focus Electric does not have a conventional piston engine or an automatic or manual transmission, its drivers will wave goodbye to such things as oil changes and tuneups – a scenario most other motorists can only dream of. "About all the driver will have to do is charge up the battery pack and go," said Sherif Marakby, Ford's director of electrification programs and engineering. More money in your pocket Focus Electric eliminates more than two dozen mechanical components that would normally require attention during the life of the vehicle. The dramatic reduction in moving mechanical parts is the key reason why consumers won't have much to do to maintain the Focus Electric. No matter how long they own the car or how many miles they drive over the years, Focus Electric drivers will never: Wait in line for oil changes Experience the inconvenience of a worn-out muffler, radiator hose or serpentine belt Have to change dirty air filters, fuel filters or transmission fluid Replace spark plugs, O2 sensors and radiator coolant "When you have moving parts, such as the gears in a transmission or the pistons in an engine, you have maintenance," Marakby said. "With an electric drive, there are very few moving parts. And in the Focus Electric, the only moving parts are the motor and the wheels." For the gas-powered 2012 Focus, Ford recommends oil and filter changes every 10,000 miles. That's a $29.95 job at a Ford Quick Lane service center. And it usually takes about 30 minutes. Over the 10-year, 150,000-mile life of the vehicle, those 15 oil changes cost $449.25 and 7.5 hours. Because the Focus Electric won't use those 75 quarts of oil and 15 filters, its impact on the environment is also lessened. Over the life of the car, Focus Electric drivers also won't need to spend time and money to: Replace five air filters at a cost of $24.95 each Have two cooling system flushes at a cost of $109 each Get one transmission service, $179 Replace one drive belt for $130 Buy and install one new set of spark plugs for $69.95 Regular maintenance for the Focus Electric will consist of little more than checking the air pressure in the tires and keeping the windshield wiper reservoir topped up. Longer term, the car's brake pads and shocks may need replacing, along with tires. Ford's power of choice Electrification is an important piece of Ford's overall product sustainability strategy. Ford's aggressive strategy includes the launch of five new electrified vehicles in North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013. In addition to Focus Electric, Ford launched the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van in 2010 and will introduce C-MAX Hybrid, a second next-generation lithium-ion battery hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid in 2012. The range of electrified vehicles allows Ford to meet a variety of consumer driving needs. # # # About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com. Contacts: Richard Truett 313.323.7045 firstname.lastname@example.com Dan Pierce 313.407.5866 email@example.com Back to News


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text: Diagnosis By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Your doctor may diagnose dermatitis after talking to you about your signs and symptoms and examining your skin. He or she may also suggest doing a skin biopsy or other tests to help rule out other skin conditions. Patch testingIf your doctor thinks you have contact dermatitis, he or she might conduct patch testing on your skin. In this test, small amounts of various substances are applied to your skin under an adhesive covering. During return visits over the next several days, your doctor examines your skin to see if you've had a reaction to any of the substances. This type of testing is best done at least two weeks after your dermatitis has cleared up. It's most useful for determining if you have specific contact allergies. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Diagnosis & treatmentTreatment June 17, 2016 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Wolff K, et al. Eczema/dermatitis. In: Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2013. http://accessmedicine.com. Accessed April 15, 2016. Goldsmith LA, et al., eds. Atopic dermatitis. In: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 8th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2012. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed March 20, 2014. Eichenfield LF, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 1. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014;70:338. Eichenfield LF, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of atopic dermatitis: Section 2. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2014;71:116. AskMayoExpert. Atopic dermatitis. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2016. Pride HB, et al. What's new in pediatric dermatology? Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2013;68:899.e1. Martins C, et al. Topical tacrolimus for atopic dermatitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. http://ovidsp.tx.ovid.com/sp-3.19.0a/ovidweb.cgi. Accessed April 15, 2015. Rice bran. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://naturaldatabase.com. Accessed April 15, 2016. Riggin EA. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 13, 2016. Atopic dermatitis. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders. http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/default.asp. Accessed April 15, 2016. Wong S, et al. Efficacy and safety of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) baths in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in Malaysia. Journal of Dermatology. 2013;40:874. Ibler KS, et al. Hand eczema: Prevalence and risk factors of hand eczema in a population of 2,274 health care workers. Contact Dermatitis. 2012;67:200. Rakel D. Seborrheic dermatitis. In: Integrative Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2012. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 20, 2014. Pizzorno JE, et al. Seborrheic dermatitis. In: Textbook of Natural Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo.: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier; 2013. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 20, 2014. Diphenhydramine. MedlinePlus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682539.html. Accessed April 15, 2016. Dermatologists' top tips for relieving dry skin. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/health-and-beauty/general-skin-care/dry-skin-tips. Accessed April 15, 2016. Gibson LE (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. April 26, 2016. De Groot AC, et al. Essential oils, part I: Introduction. Dermatitis. 2016;27:39. RelatedApp for DermatitisWhite patch on skin: A cause for concern?Types of dermatitisStung by a PlantSymptom CheckerPhenylketonuriaPoison ivy rashShellfish allergyEgg allergyPeanut allergyWheat allergyEdema DermatitisOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointmentSelf-managementMore aboutIn-DepthExpert AnswersMultimediaResourcesNews from Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointment CON-20166980 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Dermatitis


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The Friends Life Women's Tour finished anti-climactically for Otley's Olympic Games silver medallist Lizzie Armitstead today.
The Boels-Dolmans rider, who had been battling illness and mechanical problems all week, withdrew prior to the start of the final stage due to being under the weather.
Meanwhile, Olympic and world champion Marianne Vos completed a dominant performance to win a hugely successful inaugural tour.
The Dutchwoman claimed a third successive stage success on the fifth and final day to seal overall victory in front of large crowds in Bury St Edmunds.
Vos (Rabo-Liv) won the concluding 108km stage from Harwich – and with it ten bonus seconds – to triumph overall by 30 seconds.
Wiggle-Honda's Giorgia Bronzini was second on the day and Amy Pieters (Netherlands) third, while Emma Johansson (Orica-GreenEdge) was fifth to seal second overall. Third overall was Rossella Ratto (Estadio de Mexico-Faren).
Two-time world junior champion Lucy Garner (Great Britain) was the best-placed Briton in seventh overall, 50 seconds behind Vos.
Double Olympic track champion Laura Trott (Wiggle-Honda) was 55th overall after a heavy crash on Friday and yesterday's stage which began in her hometown of Cheshunt, while her sister Emma (Boels-Dolmans) was 60th overall before retiring after crossing the finish line in Suffolk.
Laura, 22, and Emma, 24, crossed the line together.
Vos had increased her overall lead to 19 seconds by winning yesterday's stage to Welwyn Garden City ahead of Bronzini, Garner and Johansson.


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New York -- Smartphones will be retailers' friend this holiday season, according to Deloitte's annual survey of spending intentions and trends.
Half of consumers surveyed own smartphones and nearly seven-in-10 plan to use them for holiday shopping this year, according to the online survey on 5,089 consumers conducted during the 10-day period that began Sept. 14. These shoppers will primarily use their devices to get store locations (62%), check and compare prices (58%) and obtain product information (50%). These consumers are expected to shell out 72% more than those who do not plan to use smartphones, spending a total $1,428 on the holidays across categories including gifts, entertaining at home, socializing away from home, non-gift clothing, home/holiday furnishings and other holiday spending.
"Deloitte's research into smartphones' influence on in-store sales indicates that the conversion rate for shoppers who use a retailer's dedicated mobile application is 21% higher than those who do not," Alison Paul, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and retail & distribution sector leader. "This holiday season, branded applications, Wi-Fi connectivity and personalized, location-based promotions from retailers can enable shoppers to make an immediate buying decision in the store."
This year, Deloitte anticipates that in-store sales influenced by consumers' smartphone use will account for $36 billion, or 5.1% of total holiday retail store sales.
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"The store continues to be central to holiday shopping, but its role and that of the store associate is evolving as the physical and virtual shopping experiences merge," Paul said. "Associates should be more informed and empowered than in the past; they should have the ability to make price-matching decisions on the spot, and be well-versed on promotions and products that customers are viewing via the retailer's mobile and online channels."


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Got the summer issue of Tricycle magazine in which there is a very interesting article by Tai Situ Rinpoche titled, "It Takes a Saint: What will it take to establish a truly Western dharma?" (pp.46-47). Here's a snippet:
"What can establish dharma in the West forever? Forever is a long time, but that's how I understand this question. It's a big question, and a big answer will just confuse everyone. So I'll make it simple: One Western person must attain full enlightenment in the same way as Marpa, Milarepa, or Guru Rinpoche...If one Westerner--man or woman, doesn't matter--attains that level of realization, then pure dharma will be established in Western culture...Until that time, dharma can be taught in the West...it can be practiced in the West...and it can be recited in Western languages. But it's not yet one hundred percent complete."


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I am not usually an iconoclastic type. My usual way is 'religious tolerance'. But something is pressing on my mind lately. It is the idea that maybe all Theistic religions encourage a kind of willful delusion in their adherents that is deeply unhealthy.
I recall the Buddha saying that to 'uphold the truth' you need to only make statements about things you know with certainty. Thus, even if one has faith in the Dhamma, one should not go around proclaiming 'the Dhamma is true!' if one has not actually seen this. One should rather say, I believe the Dhamma is true!' That way one upholds the truth, because one is being totally honest.
But when I look at what Theistic religions do - even Hinduism, the one I was in before Buddhism - it is like they want you to really put the cart way before the horse. In bhakti, for example, I was told that by chanting God's names and reading about him, I would come closer to him and eventually see him directly. This is of course a huge leap of faith, because they are essentially saying, 'here is this Being you have never met, never seen, never heard, but some blokes thousands of years ago did. Study & worship Him enough, and you too will see him'. It's actually preposterous. And of course, what I think is really talking place is that, you fill your mind enough with the ideas, and eventually they seem real to you - you gain 'faith'. Christianity is the worst offender in this of all - they actually glorify blind faith. "Happy is he who has not seen, and yet believes".
So I'm sorry to be so iconoclastic, my friends, but I have to speak this today - I think that in general, *theistic* religions encourage willful delusion. I've had it with the lot of them. Imagine a world with no religions at all. No more religious tensions or wars...no more people forced from an early age to believe in things they cannot see directly, and to fear that they will go to hell if they don't believe. Just people looking deeply inside their hearts, and realizing that life is just better when we live in peace together; when there is love rather than hate, compassion rather than cruelty. We don't need dusty old books or dubious 'gods' to tell us this; it is self-evident.
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Being the only middle school student among a large high school cast for Akron Civic Theatre's third annual All-City Musical was intimidating to Gerard Berroteran at first, but that didn't stop him from wanting to showcase his talent in this year's show, "Bye Bye Birdie."
Berroteran is part of a cast, crew and orchestra made up of more than 70 students from local Summit County schools, including Akron School for the Arts/Firestone, Ellet, Akron Early College, Our Lady of The Elms High School, Archbishop Hoban High School, Hudson High School, St. Vincent/St. Mary High School, Revere High School, Copley High School, Kenmore High School, Norton High School, Wadsworth High School, Woodridge High School, and Stow High School.
The 1963 playwright, originally written by Michael Stewart, tells the story of famous rock and roll singer, Conrad Birdie (played by Brandon Henderson) , who is drafted into the army, sending a wave of shock and devastation to his fans across the country. Birdie's manager Albert Peterson (played by Brandon Kline) organizes a publicity stunt in which Birdie will kiss one fan for the world to see before he leaves, sending the town of Sweet Apple, Ohio into chaos when they learn the selected fan resides in their town.
Berroteran, 14, attends Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts and resides in Silver Lake. This is his first time being involved in the All-City Musical.
"I'm part of the ensemble for the show, so I do a lot of singing and dancing," said Berroteran. "I'm enjoying it so far; I like being in the spotlight and being able to show off my talent."
The musical itself features many classic musical numbers, including "Put on a Happy Face," "The Telephone Hour," and one of Berroteran's favorites, "A Lot of Livin' to Do."
Berroteran will be going into eighth grade this fall, but plans to continue his involvement in theater through high school.
"I was nervous at first," he said in regards to being the only middle school cast member. "But it's been nice to meet people from other schools and hear about high school before I get there."
Brandon Henderson, 17, of Cuyahoga Falls describes his lead role as Conrad Birdie as different than any other role he's had before.
"It's different playing a celebrity," he said. "I have to act cool and kind of sexy on stage, and I'm used to playing nerdy characters in the past."
Henderson said there is more singing than dancing that comes with his role, but he said he is enjoying the challenge.
"This role has allowed me to push myself to see what I can really do," said Henderson.
This is his first and last year being a part of the All-City Musical, as he is a recent graduate of Woodridge High School and will be attending Point Park University in Pittsburgh this fall. He plans to major in musical theatre.
Henderson said he, too, enjoys the songs that are featured in the musical, but also likes working closely with the rest of the cast.
"We all push each other to do better and improve in every rehearsal," he said. "Even though the majority of us are all in high school, this is probably the most professional cast I've worked with; everyone is extremely talented."
Director Mark Zimmerman said he has enjoyed working on this particular play because of the humor it offers, as well as the cast that was selected.
"["Bye Bye Birdie"] takes place in a time period that [the students] don't have too much knowledge of, so watching them figure out their characters and tap into the humor of this piece has been a fun process," he said.
Zimmerman said "Bye Bye Birdie" is a more traditional and classical piece, but also provided opportunity for exciting song, and dance numbers.
Although scheduling and balancing rehearsal time with school work has been the biggest challenge for students to cope with, Zimmerman said "the students are all very dedicated to both school and preparing for the show."
Performances for "Bye Bye Birdie" are June 14 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and June 15 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $25, $20 and $10, and can be purchased at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office by calling 330-253-2488 or online at www.akroncivic.com.


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Source: Nana Boakye-Yiadom
Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited (TCCL) has been adjudged the Best Manufacturing Company in the Electrical and Electronics sector by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) in its maiden National Industrial Awards.
TCCL came up tops in that sector after a team of experts detailed by the AGI Award's Committee conducted assessments of industrial manufacturers in the sector in various areas including their financial records, good corporate governance structures and production levels.
Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd started operations in 1998, having been incorporated the previous year, to manufacture overhead conductors and a wide range of insulated cables for both electrical and telecommunication use, locally and for export.
The company is ISO 9001-2000 standard certified and currently has capacity to produce about 6,000 tonnes of cables and conductors a year.
It supplies cables to Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Energy Ministry, mining companies, real estate developers, electrical contractors and the general public.
Commenting on the award, the Managing Director of Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd, Mr Tony Oteng-Gyasi, said: "For us, this is recognition of the fact that as a Ghanaian company, we are making impact in an area where not many manufacturing companies venture into. And coming from AGI, it's even more encouraging."
"This award should also serve as a spur for our efforts in the West African sub-region. We dedicate this to our workers. I also want to say 'thank you' to our distributors and customers who continue to keep faith with us," he added.
Mr. Oteng-Gyasi and the management of TCCL believe that the company's continued focus on uncompromising quality, which the company does not sacrifice for quicker sales, as its priority is to offer value for money to its clients and patrons.
According to him, "at TCCL, our primary focus is to give value for money and we're always bent on not sacrificing quality for financial gains or anything since electricity is a fundamental part of modern living. Electricity is useful but can be dangerous. Therefore, we believe quality and the use of appropriate standards are paramount."
TCCL has developed a robust documentation framework to cover all its processes from purchasing of raw materials, processing stages including production and stores, quality control, and human resource to marketing under the ISO standard.
Recently, Tropical Cable and Conductor Ltd increased its production capacity to 6,000 tonnes per annum of various products but only about 60 per cent of this installed capacity is so far being utilised because of unbridled importation of cables which, although, cannot stand the quality of TCCL though.
For Mr. Oteng-Gyasi and his team, "Our general attitude as Ghanaians also needs to change for us to look at products made-in-Ghana. We need to have more faith in ourselves and ability to do things and this will greatly enhance the local manufacturing sector."
TCCL is part of the local cable manufacturing team of three that is implementing a credit line of GH¢80 million which the local companies arranged to meet government supplies. The company believes that the initiative is only a small step that should be enhanced and replicated across sectors by whichever president comes into power next year.
The company exports its products to several countries in the sub-region such as Nigeria, Liberia, Togo, Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone.
A member of the Ghana Club 100, TCCL has won several awards including the CIMG Manufacturing Company of the Year Award, the National Quality Awards, and the Ghana Standards Board Award for Quality.
TCCL is joining hands with other industry players in discussing collaborations with some expatriate companies for the manufacture of 'unbilical cables' for the oil industry. An unbilical cable is an assemblage of various cables and pipes together that oil companies use to serve the wells.
Since the oil and gas sector is a catalyst for development, TCCL plans to open its own distribution depot at Takoradi by the close of the first quarter of next year to serve the downstream market and real estate property such as warehouses, residential and commercials buildings.


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KNIGHTSEN — Friends and family gathered in celebration of Dorothy Walter's long service to the Knightsen School Board on Saturday as the district trustee stepped down from her position after 30 years.
Current and former district superintendents spoke of Walter's dedication and quiet strength of leadership to the smallest district in East County.
"Dorothy is a very quiet person, a very strong thinker, who looks at all the aspects of issues," former Knightsen school district Superintendent Vickey Rinehart said. "She always listened to everyone's point of view and then made a reasonable decision."
Walter is a 40-year resident of Knightsen. Two of her three children, Bruce and Jan Reis, both attended Knightsen Elementary School, as well as her grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She started on the board in January 1983 but was no stranger to the school as a volunteer for many years before that.
"I was called by the school and asked if I wanted to sit on the board," Walter, 80, recalled of her start on the board.
Thinking back to the early '80s, Walter said the school didn't have a gym or a music department. Those services had to be shared with Byron schools. Slowly, the school grew and added those services.
Theresa Estrada, the current superintendent, looked back on the "incredible amount of time" that Walter has donated to the school district over the past 30 years, including attending 600 board meetings, 60 back-to-school nights and open houses, more than 40 fall carnivals, and countless events, including holiday concerts, plus the times Walter had volunteered in classrooms.
"Over the years, she has brought thousands of pens, pencils and notebooks for the students," Estrada said.
An emotional Estrada told the more than 70 guests that "Dorothy is one person, one heart," stressing her many accomplishments and dedication to the students and staff at the district.
"You have our heartfelt thanks for 30 years of dedicated service," she said.
Among those accomplishments, Estrada included helping to build a staff from 25 to 55, adding 12 classrooms and upgrading the school buildings with the use of state, not district, funding. She also helped build Knightsen Community Park, which is adjacent to the school, and bring the caboose as the lead attraction to the park.
Walter was presented with awards and proclamations from local and state officials and congratulated personally by Contra Costa County District III Supervisor Mary N. Piepho.
Although presented a gold-plated plate for her service by the district, Walter said she was most overwhelmed by the "beautiful" quilt that was made in her honor by one of the school's teachers, Ann Ajimura.
The quilt featured squares of all the teachers' signatures, squares represented from every classroom and a center square with the school's logo. As an avid quilt maker herself, Walter said she knows the work and love that went into the project.
As she retires from the school's board of trustees, Walters isn't stopping her dedication to the Knightsen community.
"I came here to do what I could for children," she said. "I hope I have made a difference."
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Carroll University's educational philosophy is sustained by the four pillars of integrated knowledge, gateway experiences, lifelong skills and enduring values. These pillars undergird all that we do at Carroll. They support the Carroll experience and our vision for Carroll students to achieve a lifetime of potential.
Integrated Knowledge is the very foundation of a quality liberal arts program. The Carroll curriculum emphasizes breadth and depth of learning. Our purpose is to encourage students to recognize the interrelationships among ideas. We believe that students with this understanding will continue to learn, grow and succeed long after they leave the campus.
Lifelong Skills help students prepare for life and work in a world of rapid and constant change. We believe that graduates will continue to evolve and contribute to their communities long after they earn their degrees. To that end, our mission is to help students learn to think critically and creatively, adapt to changing technologies, work efficiently and effectively, collaborate with others, and communicate clear, compelling ideas.
Enduring Values help students to consider always the impact of their actions on the world around them. We believe that effective leaders draw their inspiration from strong personal value systems. Our goal, therefore, is to offer students multiple opportunities to make decisions and then to reflect upon their consequences.
Gateway Experiences occur both upon entering and upon leaving Carroll University. We believe that our educational responsibility extends beyond the classroom into every aspect of our students' lives. That is why we place a special emphasis on preparing incoming students for college life and on helping graduates make successful transitions into their first jobs, or graduate and professional schools.


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COLUMBUS (AP) -- A national study says Columbus has the worst traffic in Ohio.
The annual Urban Mobility Report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute calculated that the typical Columbus-area rush-hour commuter spends 40 hours a year in backed-up traffic. That's tops in the state.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/VTHmay ) reports the time in traffic is two hours above the national average. And it puts Columbus 25th among 101 U.S. urban areas.
The study found that a typical 20-minute trip takes about 23.5 minutes during morning and evening rush hours in the state capital.
The nation's worst commute is in the Washington, D.C. area. The easiest is in Stockton, Calif.
Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com


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Jordan on wrong end of history in Nats' loss to Halos
Righty allows two blasts to Pujols, who joins 500-homer club
WASHINGTON -- Nationals manager Matt Williams must be wondering what he has to do to get a victory these days. On Tuesday night, he decided to change the lineup, giving Adam LaRoche the day off and starting Tyler Moore at first base, because the Angels had left-hander Tyler Skaggs on the mound.
Williams even moved third baseman Anthony Rendon to the cleanup spot and had second baseman Danny Espinosa hit second in the order. Williams' moves didn't work, though, as history was made at Nationals Park when Albert Pujols collected his 500th career home run and helped the Angels roll past the Nationals, 7-2.
The game started off badly for Washington, as Los Angeles scored four runs against right-hander Taylor Jordan in the first inning. After J.B. Shuck led off with a double, Mike Trout reached base on an error by Rendon to put runners on first and third.
Pujols was the next hitter, and he worked the count to 1-1 before he hit a monster three-run homer over the left-field wall for his 499th career home run, giving Los Angeles a 3-0 lead. Chris Iannetta added to the score later in the inning with an RBI single.
"The first inning, I was up in the zone. They took advantage of that. It was just up," Jordan said. "[Pujols] hit a changeup. It wasn't a bad pitch. I don't think it was really up in the zone."
The Nationals made it interesting by cutting the lead in half off Skaggs in the third. With the bases loaded and Espinosa at the plate, Sandy Leon scored the first run for Washington on a wild pitch by Skaggs.
After Espinosa was hit by a pitch to reload the bases, Jayson Werth hit into a double play, but Jordan, who singled earlier in the inning, scored Washington's second run.
Jordan pitched five innings, allowing six runs -- four earned -- and struck out five batters. His last inning was a historical one, for he allowed a two-run homer to Pujols, the 500th of his career. Pujols received a curtain call from Nats fans for the achievement.
"It's a pretty special moment," Pujols said. "You don't see 500 home runs every night. [It has] been [a] great career. Thank the Lord for giving me power and strength to play this game. Last couple years have been really tough, but I feel I'm getting my swing right where I want it to be."
Jordan said he put too much pressure on himself not to give up the historic home run.
"The 500th home run, that pitch was supposed to be low and away," Jordan said. "I guess I tried too hard to get it there. We did three consecutive fastballs there. I was really trying to get that ball where I wanted it, and left it over the middle of the plate."
One has to wonder how long Jordan will be in the rotation. In his last three starts, he has allowed 14 earned runs in 15 1/3 innings. Williams could put Ross Detwiler back in the rotation until Doug Fister returns to the team next month.
Asked if he would consider putting Detwiler back in the rotation, Williams said, "We have to see where Doug is at, certainly. That's important for us. We've all known that for some time. Would we ever consider [adding Detwiler to the rotation]? Of course we would consider it, but not because of tonight."
But it's more than just the pitching that is giving the Nationals problems. They continue to have problems on defense, which is the worst in the Major Leagues. Williams doesn't have any answers as to why the Nationals can't catch the ball.
"I'm baffled," Williams said. "We just keep doing what we are doing. We keep working at it, and we work at it every day. We do extra, we do all those things."
Even Werth is baffled by the slow start.
"The bottom line is, we have to play better," Werth said. "We are giving away some games. It's funny, because we play good at times. We've come back, we've played good from behind. We are finding ourselves behind quite a bit. It seems to be most of the time due to defense. … It seems like we are not getting timely hitting or timely defense. We are not getting timely pitching. When that happens, it's tough to win games."
Williams tried to take advantage of a replay review in the eighth inning but was unable to get the call overturned.
After doubling down the left-field line against left-hander Jerry Blevins with one out, Los Angeles' Erick Aybar stole third and was ruled safe by umpire Jordan Baker. Williams challenged the call, putting the play under review, but the umpires ruled that the play would stand as called, meaning the video was inconclusive.
"I thought we would maybe catch a break there," Williams said. "We are in that inning, we haven't used [the challenge]. It was a situation where we can use it. It was inconclusive, might as well use it."
Aybar would later score on a sacrifice fly by David Freese to make it a 7-2 game in favor of the Angels.
The Nationals are now a game over .500 with an 11-10 record.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Greiner Farms adds fruit orchard acreage
Hart, Mich.-based Todd Greiner Farms added 350 acres of fruit orchards and open land for row crops this season, giving the asparagus specialist a total of 1,500 fruit and vegetable acres, said Tyler Hodges, the company's sales manager.
The purchase is the company's largest in several years, Hodges said.
"We're always looking to grow in manageable steps."
However, Hodges said he doubts whether the company will be able to harvest many, if any, apples, cherries or peaches on the new land after a devastating late-April freeze.
Greiner Farms also bought 70 acres of asparagus land in the past year. The first harvest on the land is expected in 2014, Hodges said.
The company also is looking forward to the sophomore season for its Hillsdale, Mich., watermelon deal, Hodges said.
"It goes well with our pumpkins," he said. "There are some watermelons from Indiana and other states, but the main state at that time is Texas, and we think there are some opportunities."
Greiner Farms expects to ship watermelons from early August to about Sept. 10.
Freeze likely to end Greg Orchards' season
The devastating freeze at the end of April wiped out most tree fruit crops in southwest Michigan, and as a result, once Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Greg Orchards & Produce Inc. finishes packing 2011-2012 fruit, it likely will shut down for the year, general manager Barry Winkel said.
"Hopefully next year we'll be back in the game," Winkel said. "You have to make the best of it. It hasn't sunk in yet for a lot of people."
It's not just area growers, but also their workers and employees at packers such Greg Orchards who will be affected by the industry shutdown, Winkel said. Service providers in trucking, chemicals, fertilizers, equipment and all other ancillary industries that serve agriculture also will feel the pain. And unlike growers, no one else along the supply chain has insurance to protect them from such disasters, Winkel said.
Still, Winkel is confident the industry will bounce back.
"If it happened two years in a row, you'd see a lot of changes," he said. "But we've always had customers. They come back. People who are trying to make money don't hold a vendetta, especially on something like this, where it's nobody's fault."
Hearty Fresh adds salesman/buyer
Byron Center, Mich.-based Hearty Fresh has hired a new salesman/buyer to help handle rapid growth.
Dan Steenwyk was set to join Hearty Fresh on June 4 in a new salesman/buyer position, said Talbert Nething, the company's general manager.
Steenwyk, whose family grows onion and celery in the Byron Center area, previously worked in sales in a non-produce industry.
The addition of Steenwyk was driven by recent company growth following the addition of two Eastern retailers to the company's customer base, Nething said.
"We've been slammed," he said. "We've been working seven days a week, and we added a second shift."
The company also has added four new semis and trailers to handle increased demand, Nething said.
The recent growth has made space tight at the company's 110,000-square-foot warehouse, Nething said. If the company expands in the future, it could be on or near the East Coast, rather than at its Byron Center headquarters, he said.
L&M Cos. opens Benton Harbor location
Raleigh, N.C.-based L&M Cos. Inc. has opened a new location on the Benton Harbor, Mich., market and will expand its Michigan vegetable offerings.
L&M is representing several Michigan growers this year, according to a company news release. L&M's vegetable line specializes in peppers, cucumbers, squash, cabbage and eggplant.
"In addition to working with several wonderful growers this year, we are happy to have a place we can officially call home on the Benton Harbor Market," said Greg Cardamone, general manager of L&M's vegetable division. "The growers do a super job and people in the area are great."
Michigan complements L&M's own vegetable acreage in the Southeast.
Ben Kudwa to retire from potato group
After 26 years as executive director of the DeWitt-based Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Ben Kudwa will step down, likely after an interim period in which he will work part time and mentor his successor.
A search for Kudwa's successor began March 17 and will conclude June 8, Kudwa said.
The commission will decide at a meeting in June whether to endorse Kudwa's plan that he work part time for a year after his successor has been hired.
"It's been viewed by a number of people as the way we should go," he said of the plan.
Kudwa, who turns 65 in September, said it was the "right time" to step down.
"I've reached the age where a younger guy would be more effective," he said.
After his retirement from the commission, or even while he's still in the proposed part-time mentoring role, Kudwa would like to continue working for another organization or company, likely in the potato industry, on a part-time basis.
Joe Pirrone sells shares in Pirrone Produce
Joe Pirrone has sold his shares in Mussey, Mich.-based Mike Pirrone Produce Inc. but plans to remain with the company as a salesman.
In April, Pirrone sold his shares to his longtime co-owner, Butch DeBlouw, and DeBlouw's son Henry DeBlouw, Butch DeBlouw said.
Butch DeBlouw, formerly secretary and treasurer, succeeds Pirrone as president, and Henry DeBlouw is the company's new secretary and treasurer.
Pirrone's current plan is to stay at Pirrone Produce as a salesman for the next three years, Butch DeBlouw said. He also will help with employee training.
Also this year, the company has added a new building, new packing machinery and new harvesting equipment for eggplant and other vegetables, DeBlouw said.
A new item on tap in 2012 is pink pumpkins, to ship this fall in conjunction with breast cancer awareness month in October, DeBlouw said.
The company is one of a handful in the country to ship the pink-hued pumpkins, which weigh about 14 pounds and are flatter than conventional pumpkins, DeBlouw said.
Pirrone Produce expects to ship about 65 to 70 loads.


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Who owns the Buddha really?
Bring back Lord Buddha's begging bowl
A strong demand for bringing back the begging bowl of Lord Buddha from an Afghan museum and installing it at its "original" place at Vaishali in Bihar was made by RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh in Lok Sabha on Monday.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said the Buddha, who was on his way to attain 'nirvana' (salvation), had presented the 'bhikshapatra' (begging bowl) to the people of Vaishali.
The bowl was later taken away to the capital of Kanishka, 'Purushputra' (now Peshawar), by invaders and then further to Kandahar (then Gandhar), Mr. Singh, who represents Vaishali constituency, said, adding several noted historians have written about the historicity of the vase.
As din prevailed in the House, Speaker Meira Kumar told the members, "He (Singh) is raising an issue concerning Lord Buddha. Please maintain peace in the House."
Mr. Singh said he had referred the matter to former External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and learnt that the vase was now kept in Kabul museum.
He urged the External Affairs Ministry and the Archaeological Survey of India to take steps to bring it back to India and install it at its "original place in Vaishali."
http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday ... 061201.ece
NEW DELHI, August 27: Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, a member of the Indian Parliament and former union minister, has launched a campaign to retrieve Gautama Buddha's "Bhiksha Patra" (bowl) that was taken away to Afghanistan some two thousand years ago.
Singh, a Rashtriya Janata Dal leader, says the people of Vaishali in Bihar state (his Lok Sabha constituency) are the right claimants of this national treasure because Buddha had donated it to the people of the region when he was leaving for his "mahanirvan" (abandoning his mortal body) around 500 BC, after delivering his last speech.
For the next 500 years, a regular 'puja' of the bowl had been done at Vaishali.
Emperor Kanishka, who invaded India in the 1st century AD, took away the "patra" to "Purushpur" (present day Peshawar in Pakistan). During the term of former Afghanistan President Mohammed Najibullah (1987-1992), it was moved to the Kabul Museum.
Singh, whose campaign is being supported by 60 international Buddhist 'maths' (schools), has furnished historical material supporting his case to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
"Former External Affairs Minister SM Krishna had assured me that the Indian Government will take steps to retrieve the treasure. I have now sent a reminder to the present minister, Salman Khurshid," Singh said.
The MP is also planning to write a letter to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking his cooperation in the matter.
"Chinese travelers including Fa Hein and Huang Tsang have referred to the presence of the Buddha's bowl in Afghanistan, as has Alexander Cunningham (first Director General of the Archeological Survey of India). Historians, including Dr. Shreedhar Vasudev Sohani and Romila Thapar, have also supported the theory that the 'patra' had been taken away by Emperor Kanishka", Singh said on Monday.
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4/15 Ken Todd
Kenneth W. Todd, violin and viola
Alicia Belgiovane, piano
|Sonata in G Major for Viola da gamba and Harpsichord
|J. S. Bach
|I. Adagio
|II. Allegro ma non tanto
|III. Andante
|IV. Allegro moderato
|Romance for Viola and Piano
|Ralph Vaughan Williams
|Berceuse Romantique (Romantic Slumber-Song)
|Fritz Kreisler
|Sonata No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Piano
|Johannes Brahms
|I. Vivace ma non troppo
|II. Adagio
|III. Allegro molto moderato
The Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord, BWV 1027-1029 were written during Bach's second appointment of employment at Anhalt-Cothen. Presumably intended as a set, the three sonatas have survived as separate works. Originally written for Viola da Gamba, the sonatas are often performed on viola or violoncello and the modern-day piano. The compositional style is consistent with other sonata textures of Bach in that the two upper parts (the viola and the upper part of the keyboard) are supported by a bass part. The imitative interplay of the two upper voices in the first movement is supported by the repeating bass patterns. The second movement introduces the theme in the keyboard prior to its appearance in the viola. The two upper parts continue in imitative entries in the Andante and final Allegro moderato.
Ralph Vaughan Williams is one of the 20th century's most revered English composers. He was also a talented violist in his own right. The manuscript for the Romance for Viola and Piano was discovered, without any clue to its date, among the composer's papers after his death. What can be said is that it was probably intended for the great virtuoso Lionel Tertis, for whom Vaughan Williams had composed his two major works for viola-Flos Campi in 1925 and his Suite for Viola in 1934.
Fritz Kreisler was the last of the great violinist composers, ending a tradition that extended back to Corelli and Vivaldi, and continued through such notables as Kreutzer, Spohr, Paganini, Ernst, Wieniawski and Joachim, among others. His transcriptions, arrangements and original works for the violin display his keen understanding of the expressive possibilities of the instrument. Reminiscent of chansons by the composer Henri Duparc, the Berceuse Romantique exemplifies Kreisler's serious yet expressive command of melody and harmony that are reflected in this late 19th-early 20th century style.
The Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 of Johannes Brahms is a work of astonishing beauty and exquisite Romantic appeal. Written in 1879, its title, "Regensonate" ("Rain Sonata") refers to the thematic material of the third movement, taken literally from the material of one of Brahms' earlier art songs titled "Regenlied" ("Rain Song"). It is often designated as a "Sonata for Piano and Violin" due to the importance of musical material placed on both instruments. In its writing, the two parts imitate, echo and intertwine for a balanced chamber unity with ample lyricism and virtuosity for both players. Using traditional classical forms, the arching themes create a musical allusion to rain, connecting the musical ideas throughout the work. The final movement is infused with elements of the first two movements. Inspired and mirrored by the finale, the opening of the first movement makes final sense at the conclusion of the work.


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Lupus and Muscles and Joints
From the 2012 Lupus Education Series
Two leading lupus specialists at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Stuart Green, MD, Chief of Rheumatology and Beata Nowak, BS, PT, DPT, Director, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, addressed a room of more than 50 patients and their family and friends with extremely useful information. Here are their presentations for those who could not attend.
Dr. Stuart Green emphasized the critical need for clear communication between patients and their doctors. He urged patients to take control during doctor visits by asking questions and being able to describe exactly what they are experiencing. For instance, if you say your arm hurts, the doctor will need to know where — all over, in your elbow, your upper arm. Also, is the pain sharp or dull and aching? And if a word is used that you don't understand, make sure you ask for an explanation that you can understand and don't leave until you do. This can save time and help the doctor pinpoint the problem and treat it most effectively.
His presentation also provides explanations of what causes the most common complaints of people with lupus and how they are often treated. You'll find amazing photos that show how the body's joints are actually affected by lupus.
Watch his entire presentation here.
Dr. Green's list of top 7 symptoms are:
- Arthralgias
- Arthritis
- Myalgias
- Myositis
- Tendonitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Thyroid Disease
Named a Top Doctor by U.S. News & World Report, Dr. Green has over 30 years of experience in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. He attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine and did his fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
"Exercise and an Energy-Conserving Lifestyle"
Physical therapist Dr. Beata Nowak focused on how exercise can help with the common challenges of lupus causing joint pain and stiffness and fatigue. Learn why she recommends a supervised exercise program of gentle flexibility, strength and endurance training. Also, Dr. Nowak provides ideas for getting started on an exercise program and how to adapt to flares as well as daily changes in stamina. Of special interest are tips for incorporating exercise into what Dr. Nowak calls "energy conservation," a lifestyle that helps patients prioritize so they can reduce the strain on the body while accomplishing what is most important to them each day.
Watch her entire presentation here.
Dr. Beata graduated Hunter College's Physical Therapy program in 2000 with BS degree and LIU in 2010 with DPT degree.


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I'm nervous and dizzy with excitement and I'm all the way in Mississippi! Keep the posts coming!
Bring on the alternative finalists!
They are just going too darn fast for my fingers of fury. Our region 1 finalist hit the stage with her burger and the general consensus was that it was a very moist burger, which is difficult to accomplish with seafood burgers. Valerie has impressed the judges with the flavors.
Region 2's Susan Scarborough is currently up there as I type furiously. The judges are diggin' her balance of flavors. Nothing overwhelms and they are working in harmony which is proving to be a positive combo!
So far I have yet to hear any judge pulling a Simon Cowell...all high marks for Regions 1 and 2 (sorry to Valerie and Susan...you've become numbers. I apologize! It's just that typing 1 and 2 is so much quicker! I promise to learn to type faster...)
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You might say that they're keeping the "Maine" thing the main thing. More specifically, Sedgwick, Maine, is the first town in Maine—and perhaps the nation—to vote unanimously to adopt the Local Food and Self-Governance Ordinance, which exempts direct farm sales from state and federal licensing and inspection.
That is a significant accomplishment, too, and could readily set the precedent for other towns wanting to preserve small-scale farming and food processing. In fact, other towns are in the process of following suit, particularly three other towns in the same Maine county—namely Penobscot, Brooksville, and Blue Hill—have already voted on, or will be voting on, the ordinance at or prior to their town meetings. That same ordinance also exempts foods made in the home kitchen. They will be free to buy and sell as well.Perhaps Mia Strong, a resident of Sedgwick who buys from local farmers says it best: "I am so proud of my community. They made a stand for local food and our fundamental rights as citizens to choose that food."
Reports say that town has passed an ordinance that gives its citizens the right to "produce, sell, purchase, and consume local foods of their choosing." In short, Sedgwick, Maine, put a stake in the ground, saying that their community has the freedom to buy and sell local food as they see fit. The ordinance includes raw milk, meats slaughtered locally, all produce and nearly everything else you can think of.
Local farmer Bob St. Peter serves on the board of the National Family Farm Coalition, which is based in Washington, D.C. He views the town of Sedgwick as a model for economic development in rural areas. He observes, "It's tough making a go of it in rural America. Rural working people have always had to do a little of this and a little of that to make ends meet. But up until the last couple generations, we didn't need a special license or new facility each time we wanted to sell something to our neighbors. Small farmers and producers have been getting squeezed out in the name of food safety, yet it's the industrial food that is causing foodborne illness, not us."
St. Peter bottom lines it: "And every dollar that leaves our community is one more dollar we don't have to pay for our rural schools or to provide decent care for our elders. We need the money more than corporate agribusiness."
Hopefully, this is food freedom trend that will sweep our nation. We may be on the brink of a positive food revolution—and Maine is helping to lead the way by taking back their rights to buy and sell foods as they wish, without state or federal interference.
In fact, the proposed warrant added, "It shall be unlawful for any law or regulation adopted by the state or federal government to interfere with the rights recognized by this Ordinance."
That's a pretty clear statement, if you ask me. Food freedom may be on the way.