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Sellers, This is What Homebuyers Desire Today
Homebuyers nowadays have some advantages over prospective buyers during the years of the housing bust: low (but rising) interest rates and relatively low (but rising) home prices in many markets. Those advantages don't necessarily translate into confidence about a home purchase.
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Buyers want to be sure they are buying a home that will at least maintain its market value, if not appreciate over the coming years.
In order to feel more certain about their choice of home, today's buyers want homes that meet three factors of good value:
Price. Condition. Location.
"Since no one knows when the market will truly level out and values will start to climb, buyers are trying to insulate themselves from buying an overvalued home," says Roxanne Gennari, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Princeton Junction, N.J. "Buyers are looking for the best deal they can get. In many cases, they only want to buy if they can get a house at a certain price."
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Here are six items on homebuyers' checklists in today's market.
Buyers want homes that maintain value
Buyers are looking for neighborhoods where prices are rising or have at least stabilized, says Leisa Frye, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers in Roswell, Ga. "Buyers want to make sure their home won't be worth less in the future," Frye says, "so while they are focused on getting a good deal, they are looking for some control over not losing value in the future. They want a discount on already low prices as an insurance against potential declining value."
In Massachusetts, Gary Rogers, broker/owner of Re/Max on the Charles in Waltham, Mass., says buyers don't always find the bargains they look for.
"Lots of buyers expect rock-bottom prices, but there are no steals out there," Rogers says. "Buyers are trying to get superlow prices, but sellers who are already pricing their home at market value are not accepting those kinds of offers."
Buyers want homes in move-in condition
When homebuyers crave bargains, they sometimes look for fixer-uppers -- until they see one. Then, a lot of potential buyers change their minds, says Ben Coleman, broker/owner of Century 21 Hartford Properties in San Francisco.
"Some buyers may be willing to do a little bit of cosmetic work like replacing the carpet or having something painted, but most are looking for a home in ready-to-move-in condition," Coleman says. "The preference is for a maintenance-free home, although few homes are truly maintenance-free."
Rogers says the desire for ready-to-move-in homes may be a side effect of home-and-garden television programming.
"People used to love 'This Old House' and think they wanted to do their own work, but now they watch shows on HGTV like 'House Hunters,' where everyone leans toward homes that are in turnkey condition," Rogers says.
"Buyers don't want to deal with contractors," Frye says. "And they don't want a paint or carpet allowance. I tell my sellers to do everything before they even think about putting their home on the market."
Homebuyers want homes in handy locations
As always, the mantra "location, location, location" still applies to buying real estate. The better the location, the higher the home's value. Nowadays, buyers factor in amenities such as commute times when they assess a neighborhood's desirability.
"Location has become even more important recently than it used to be, with buyers wanting to be near the city or at least near some kind of public transportation," Rogers says. "We're seeing empty-nesters move into Boston while 20-something and 30-something buyers are moving just outside the city in order to afford to buy."
In San Francisco, Coleman says living within walking distance to amenities and to public transportation is the No. 1 priority for most buyers.
"We talk about Walk Score all the time now, which tells you how close a particular home is to things like a coffee shop, a grocery store, and a bus or subway stop," Coleman says.
Buyers want functional homes
During the housing boom, buyers looked for the biggest, most amenity-laden homes they could afford. Sometimes they bought houses they couldn't afford. Those days are over.
"Buying a home used to be all about size and luxury, but now it's about buying a functional home; one that is satisfactory and just large enough," Gennari says. "Some people still want a big home, but those that have owned one often want something smaller and not some rambling home that's expensive to heat."
Rogers says homebuyers want smaller homes for several reasons.
"It's partly a reflection of the recession, that people are being more careful and conservative," Rogers says. "They are concerned about the manageability of their home, property taxes and utility bills, and they want to be able to save money even after they buy a home."
Rogers says that while empty-nesters are particularly eager to downsize, almost all buyers share the same sensibility about size.
"It used to be OK to be extravagant, to look for a home that had 2,500 or 3,000 square feet when they really only needed 1,800 square feet," says Rogers. "Times have changed."
Buyers are looking for open floor plans
Homebuyers today gravitate toward open floor plans, in which the kitchen, family room and dining room share one space where family members can see and talk to one another.
For this reason, buyers in Georgia look for homes built in 2000 or later, mostly because the floor plans of 21st-century homes reflect the way people live today, Frye says.
She says buyers don't particularly want formal living rooms because they don't have formal furniture. A living room frequently is converted into a study or another family room.
"Everyone wants an open kitchen and family room, or at least a direct view from the family room into the kitchen, so that the family can be together even when someone is cooking," Frye says.
Buyers in the San Francisco area prefer a great room and an open floor plan, Coleman says.
"A lot of older homes in this area weren't built to be open, and have small rooms and small closets," Coleman says. "Those homes that have been renovated or can easily be changed into a more open design are extremely desirable."
Coleman says natural light is important to buyers, especially in combination with open rooms.
Buyers want a 1st-floor bedroom
Now that baby boomers are getting older, a long-predicted trend is coming to fruition: Homebuyers look for a first-floor bedroom, even if they don't intend to use it just yet. The space can be a master suite, a guest room or a flexible room that can be converted into a bedroom someday.
"The baby boom generation wants a first-floor bedroom because they are forecasting that they will stay in their home longer," Rogers says. "In addition, we're seeing more extended family members moving in together, especially since people are staying healthy longer and living longer."
Frye says homebuyers in her area prefer a guest suite on the main level rather than a master suite, unless they are elderly.
"Buyers in their 30s, 40s and 50s usually want the master bedroom upstairs, so they can be near their kids," says Frye. "If there are no health issues, they want to be upstairs, but they also want a bedroom and a full bath on the main level for their elderly parents and in-laws who live with them or even just visit."


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The coalition, Labor and the Greens have agreed to change the Senate voting system after micro-parties turned it into an "unfunny joke".
A new report sounds the death knell of the metre-long Senate ballot paper.
Voters have witnessed an explosion in the number of candidates and so-called micro-parties running in recent Senate elections.
The Liberal-Nationals coalition, Labor and the Greens have jointly called for new laws to overhaul the Senate voting system and party registration rules.
At present, voters must either put a "1" in only one box above the line or fill in every box below the line on a ballot paper.
Voting above the line hands the flow of preferences over to the parties that lodge "group voting tickets" with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
There have been concerns that group voting tickets have been exploited by very small parties, enabling candidates to win with a tiny proportion of the vote.
In the case of the 2013 election, Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party candidate Ricky Muir won a Victorian Senate seat with only 0.51 per cent of the primary vote.
In NSW, the electoral commission issued a magnifying glass to help voters read the ballot paper, which had 110 candidate names on it.
In a unanimous report handed down on Friday, the joint standing committee on electoral matters recommends abolishing group and individual voting tickets.
Voters would be able to cast preferences above the line, with any preferences deemed to run through each nominated party's listed candidates in their nominated order before moving on to the next nominated party.
If voters want to cast their ballot below the line, they would only need to fill in at least six boxes for a half-Senate election, 12 for a full Senate election and two for any territory Senate election.
The report also calls for parties to have 1500 members before they can register with the AEC, and wants Senate candidates to be required to reside in the state or territory in which they stand.
Committee chairman and Liberal MP Tony Smith said the changes would end the distortion in the voting system and put preferences back into the hands of voters.
Mr Smith said voters he had spoken to after the 2013 election believed the result in the Senate was a "pretty unfunny joke".
"This has been corroding democracy for a while," Mr Smith said.
Deputy chairman and Labor MP Alan Griffin said it would be the biggest change to the system since 1949 and require a significant education campaign.
Greens spokeswoman Lee Rhiannon said the changes would better reflect the will of voters and bring backroom party preference deals to an end.
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has backed the reforms, saying the 2013 election was a "tipping point".
"Such a weakness in our electoral system brings our democracy into disrepute," he said.
The minister in charge of electoral matters, Senator Michael Ronaldson, said the system needed to "evolve" and the government would take on board the recommendations.

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CLUSTER — a network of visual art organizations
10 April 2020
Terminology of Future
We're Not Alone
The Grand Domestic Revolution GOES ON - LONDON
Conversation Market for Community Economies in Utrecht
Hinrich Sachs: Kami, Khokha, Bert and Ernie (World Heritage)
Triggered by the children's program, Sesame Street, Basel and Stockholm-based artist Hinrich Sachs' project, Kami, Khokha, Bert and Ernie (World Heritage) examines questions relating to children, popular culture and the licensing of artistic and intellectual material. What roles are played by imitation, interpretation, emancipation, and cultural translation from one context to another in the educationally highly valued sphere which surrounds children's play? What do these roles mean for popular culture? (31/12)
COHAB: an assembly of spare parts
In recent years, the so-called genre of "public art" has undergone a dematerialisation process. As the public sphere has been understood increasingly in terms of a heterogeneous and agonistic discursive state, the emphasis has shifted to public art's communicative and relational functions. In this course of development, public sculptures are seen as rather archaic or, one could say, simply unseen, folded in the zone between buildings and urban infrastructure. (21/5)
Nihilistic Gymnasium | Thibaud Croisy
The Nihilistic Gymnasium is a group of spectators responsible for the examination of several artistic projects which are destined to see the light of day. The members of this Gymnasium, ten in total, enrol in a collective working process to analyse the challenges of each project, the status it has within the artists' work in general, and their presence in the cultural landscape. Following investigations and debate, the Gymnasium selects one project and definitively suspends its production so that it will never be realised. It will then publish a report detailing the reasons for this choice. (21/1)
Education @CA2M
Le Printemps des Laboratoires #1 - Commune, Commons, Community - 18-19 May 2013
Le Printemps des Laboratoires is a yearly invitation to the public, intended as an important moment for bringing into play and debating, in theory and in practice, issues chosen by the artists working at Les Laboratoires d'Aubervilliers. In 2013, we invited the public, along with artists, theoreticians, activists, philosophers and social workers, to experience the ideas of "commons", "commune" and "communities" with us. (18/5)
The Israeli Center for Digital Art has been Relocated
Cluster website is launched!!!
The next Cluster public meeting will take place at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) on 27 September, 18.00
Parasite Museum of Contemporary Art, Ljubljana
CAC Bretigny, Brétigny s/Orge
CA2M Centro Dos De Mayo, Madrid
Les Laboratoires d'Aubervillers, Aubervillers
The Israeli Center for Digital Art, Holon
The Showroom, London
Tensta Konsthall, Stockholm
Casco – Office for Art, Design and Theory, Utrecht


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Adoption is different to parenting birth children. You need the same strength of character, perseverance and patience AND you need empathy, understanding and a huge barrel of compassion.
Bravery is central to adoption. The brave hearts of these children who have many times been let down very early in their lives, the bravery to keep going, to be resilient, resourceful and to dare to trust again is amazing.
Also those looking to be adoptive parents – the bravery you will need to parent in a therapeutic way is immense. There will be and are times of doubt, struggle and despair. BUT the courage to carry on means we can make a difference and help break the cycle for our children.
BraveHeart aims to help adopters focus on looking after themselves so they can build resilience and strengthen all the muscles needed to be a good parent, friend and comforter to our children. Sometimes we lead them, other times we will have to walk along side them, other times we may have to let them walk a different path. All the time we need more strength, awareness and understanding of their challenges, and how those challenges impact our own feelings and actions.


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The White Sox have purchased the contracts of outfielder Stefan Gartrell and right-handed pitchers Brandon Hynick, Brian Omogrosso and Sergio Santos from Class AAA Charlotte and right-hander Santo Luis from Class A Winston-Salem. With the moves, the White Sox 40-man roster is at 37.
No Shelby?
UPDATE: whitesox.com:
Santos' numbers might not stand out, but he's touched 97 mph while pitching in the Arizona Fall League over the past month and has shown improvement
"Sergio has a plus arm, and he's someone who is drawing attention out there," said Kirk Champion, the White Sox Minor League pitching coordinator.
Champion also said Santos' slider is around the plate more than when he first transitioned and he has an outstanding changeup.
Mayo has the Rule 5 Draft order. The Sox have the 13th pick.


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If you have pets, then you know that when vacation time rolls around you can't simply throw some clothes in a suitcase and take off. Some important questions need to be answered before you go. Can you take your dog with you, and do you want to? If not, then your duty as a responsible pet owner is to ensure that your faithful companion is well cared for in your absence. Due to the nature of most cats, taking them along on a trip is rarely (if ever) a good idea. So then, what do you do with your dog or cat while you're gone? Although a number of options exist (kennels, the vets, breeders, a friend's house) I believe the best choice is to hire a professional pet sitter to care for them in your home.
Hiring a professional pet sitter offers many benefits to your pet, and to you as well. Your pet is able to remain in the comfort and security of their own home, and can stay on their regular diet and daily routine as much as possible. Most animals find this much less stressful than being taken off-site to an unfamiliar place. Besides providing food and water for your animals, a pet sitter spends quality time with them, provides exercise opportunities, and focused one-on-one care. This personalized attention means that a pet sitter can spot illnesses or changes in behavior and diet which might require a vet visit.
The primary benefit for you in hiring a pet sitter, is peace of mind. You will have a carefree, fun vacation (or a productive business trip) knowing that your pet is being properly cared for. As an added bonus, many pet sitters offer additional services like collecting your mail and newspapers, watering plants, and turning the lights on and off so burglars don't know you're away.
How to locate a pet sitter
Because they will have a key to your home, it's not advisable to hire a pet sitter from a yellow page ad alone. The best option is to get a recommendation from a friend, your vet, dog trainer, the local shelter, or trusted kennel. Barring that, you can contact the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (800-296-PETS) or Pet Sitters International (336-983-9222) for listings in your area. Both of these organizations also maintain websites which offer a wealth of resources and information on pet sitting and pet care.
Questions to ask a potential pet sitter
Before entrusting anyone with the care of your beloved companion, it's imperative to find out what their qualifications are, and what services they offer. Prior to inviting them into your home to meet your pet, conduct a brief phone interview. Ask about their background and experience, what they charge and how long their visits are. Are they certified in pet first aid and CPR? Do they have any veterinary training? Can they supply written proof of commercial liability insurance (to cover accidents and negligence) and are they bonded (to protect against theft)? Can they provide references from at least three satisfied clients? Does the pet sitter have a backup plan? In other words, what would happen if they were to become ill, have car trouble or be unable to care for your pet as agreed?
The next step in hiring a pet sitter is to call their references and ask about their experience with them. If all went well for these clients, then it's time to invite the potential pet sitter over to meet your dog or cat. In my next post, I'll give you specific information on how to conduct an in-home interview with a potential pet sitter. I'll also cover important pre-trip preparations and how to leave detailed instructions for the pet sitter.
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Here I am, reporting for duty at the genea-bloggers' 62nd edition of Carnival of Genealogy. The commanding officer is Jasia at http://creativegene.blogspot.com. Not that I've participated much on the parade ground, but what family historian can resist asking three ancestors for a gift? We are cautioned a gift must be material and not wishful thinking for research clues. That will be a considerable challenge.
1. Donald-the-soldier McFadyen, please send every military service paper you ever had. Sorted in chronological order, if it's not too much trouble. No need for gift wrapping. A few old contemporary newspapers folded around them would do. Preferably you could wrap them in your wife's shawl for safekeeping in transit to me. The shawl would be a bonus since no-one knows what tartan you wore at home.
2. Grandmother Marija Jurikas Freibergs, you probably don't know how I, with hindsight, would love to have your garnet earrings (Jurikas posts passim). I adore the dresses you wear in your photographs but they would be a waste because you were 5"1" and I am 5"9". Some genealogists would ask their female ancestors for family recipes, but despite all her skills, Marija couldn't cook worth a darn and besides, Latvian cuisine has yet to achieve trendy restaurant status. At least not in Toronto.
3. John Dougall, I would be thrilled if your family bible turned up. Your grandson John (1783-1867) kept one from the time of his marriage, so maybe you did too. Maybe a descendant in Scotland has it. Lord knows I wouldn't want to scoop a family treasure away from someone I haven't met yet. But how can I know if they appreciate its special value and are taking good care of it? If you could just send their address or GPS coordinates (oops, no modern technology) I'm out the door already.
Possibly I cheated in bypassing Santa and going right to the sources. Those ancestors existed but I'm never sure about Santa.
14 December 2008
Genea-bloggers' Christmas Wishes
1 comment:
- Sheri Fenley said...
Blasphemy! Hurry quick - close your eyes and click your heels together 3 times and say, "I believe in Santa"!
- Sunday, 14 December, 2008
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This is yeoman's work and I'm glad that someone took the time to do it, but it sure is rife for satire. PASSING ON THE LEFT! (I hope it's not the videographic equivalent of how this blog reads)
I got new brake pads. And I put air in the tires. So, I'm once again "up to code," or whatever the appropriate phrase is for the libertarian's paradise that is bike commuting (no vehicle inspections, no registration, no property taxes, no fuel taxes. I'm really living the dream. Just waiting for the good folks at Cato to give me my blogging fellowship.)
So, when I see a uniformed person, I tend to clam up and start following laws since I'm (mistakenly?) under the impression that enforcement of laws might be within their job profile. So it's kind of funny when I diligently stopped at the red light by the Folger Library (Othello?), awkwardly alternately making and avoiding eye contact with the uniformed fellow on the other side of the red light, and a woman behind just rides right through it, giving him a pleasant hello and getting a nod in response. After another 30 seconds, when the light turns green and I ride by, I sheepishly said hi and got nothing. What's your deal, guy? More importantly, would it be ok if I jaybiked too?Can we just work out some sort of understanding so I can know how much I don't have to follow traffic laws? I sincerely doubt that any of the security types on the Hill actually care about my biking, but I don't want to make the mistake of riding past the one guy who does.
Pretty quiet up Penn and fewer bicyclists than I would have expected. A lot of people riding on 15th, mostly in groups of 4 or 5, stuck together after bunching at stop lights. It's like an incipient Amsterdam some days.
So, how soon to the protesters leave McPherson Square and start a baked good shop in Georgetown called "Occu-pies DC" and get a reality show? Because I'd watch a program that involves both pies and social justice, grievances against capitalism and delicious flaky, buttery crusts. If DC doesn't act soon, they might be surpassed by Occupy Wall Strudel. Just saying.
Sometimes I'm quite convinced that I'm much more likely to be in a crash resulting from the actions of another cyclist or pedestrian than from the actions of a driver. I don't think the statistic back that up.
Don't totally blow stop signs. I must be getting
At the base of Massachusetts, I saw that there was another bicyclist riding up the hill on the roadway. I decided that, for the purpose of safety (maybe?), I would ride behind her and slightly to her outside, giving us a "critical mass" that might be useful in alerting drivers to our presence and perhaps getting us some extra space. She was wearing purple jeans and riding a red Jamis road bike. I got the distinct impression (from the jeans I think) that she was German. There was also something slightly Teutonic about her face (I retract this statement if it can be perceived as racist in any way). We rode up the hill and for the most part it went ok. I don't think she knew I was there and at a certain point I decided that I would ride around her and be the person riding in the front since that seems like I thing worth doing and maybe even abiding with some unspoken bike commuting etiquette. So I did and she rode on my wheel for a while. Only a few drivers chose to imperil us by passing within a foot, so I guess that's a victory. It's still better to ride off the street. I wanted to ask her if she rode up Mass every day. Because I'd like to know how she copes with it since, to me, getting passed so closely, is highly vexing.
Like biking? Have handcuffs? Well, you could do this.
|You're under arrest.


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The Rails Rumble is an annual programming competition where teams of up to four people will have 48 hours to build an innovative web application in Ruby on Rails. Once the build portion of the competition is over, a two-phase judging process selects the winning entries in several categories. In the first judging phase, a selected panel of experts reviews all qualifying applications to determine the top tier. Once they're finished and the top applications identified, the public judging period begins. The categories of winners include: Grand Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, Solo, Appearance and User Interface, Originality and Innovation, Usefulness, and Completeness. Thanks to Nick Plante, Darcy Laycock, Erin Shine, and Jeff Rafter who organized this year's event.
Grand Prize
The 2009 Rails Rumble Grand Prize goes to the Hi.Im application, developed by Jonathan Tarud, Andres Peña, Jose Gomez, and Alvaro Inisignares,
Jonathan, first of all, congratulations on winning the Grand Prize. Can you tell us about the Hi.Im application? What does it do?
Hi.Im, short for "Hi, I'm", is like your nametag on the Internet. Featuring the latest content from your favorite networks, your Hi, I'm page tells everyone who you are and what you're about all on one page.
What tools did you use to build it?
Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Suspenders from Thoughtbot, open source Ruby Gems, AuthSMTP for sending emails, Ubuntu Server, Mac OS X, Vim and TextMate.
What was the hard part in building it?
There were a lot of dependencies when building the app. We had to interact with more 3rd party services than we had time to implement, which caused several roadblocks while developing the app. Also, we didn't have much time testing a lot of the JavaScript functionality and thus had trouble in IE 6, 7 and 8.
What would you have done different?
We should have investigated the dependencies a lot better in order to coordinate the initial development ramp up more efficiently. Also, planning our resting time better. The first night we pulled an all nighter and only slept 4 hours. We weren't as efficient as we should have been during the next day. Next time we plan on resting regularly to avoid being burned out.
What's next with the app? (Enhancements, improvements?)
We've been rolling out small fixes and enhancements every week since the competition ended. We are currently working on deeper network integrations with both Facebook and Twitter. We want to make sure the application is very stable and fast before adding additional functionality.
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Deloitte Energy, Resources, & Industrials (ER&I) - Industrial Products & Construction (IP&C) SAP – Senior Manager (FICO / Supply Chain / PP & PM) in Dallas, Texas
Energy, Resources, & Industrials (ER&I) - Industrial Products & Construction (IP&C) SAP Senior Manager (FICO / Supply Chain / PP & PM)
Are you an SAPprofessional experienced with clients in Industrial Products or Engineering& Construction? Our practice isundergoing heavy growth and high demand for SAP talent, while giving our talentthe chance to work with world-class organizations solving key business issuesin a team environment.
Work you ll do
Manage Industrial Products & Construction SAP projects,including oversight of team members, budgets, and project timelines
Interface with Deloitte clients regarding projectexpectations and future business opportunities
Lead and support SAP consulting sales pursuits andIP&C practice development initiatives
Develop your knowledge of and gain projectexperience in SAP s new S4 HANA and future solutions
Collaborate on innovative solutions to support thefuture of SAP and IP&C
Functional/technical proficiency with at least 4 full life-cycle SAPimplementations, including SAP implementation project management experiencewith Industrial Products and/or Engineering & Construction companies
Must have at least 8 years industry experience in theIndustrial Products & Construction area, such as Manufacturing, Aerospace, and/or Engineeringfirms andexperience implementing SAP. Applicationsinclude SAP S/4HANA and Cloud (Hybris, Ariba, IBP, SuccessFactors, and SAPS/4HANA Public Cloud)
Must have the following moduleexperience: FICO or Supply Chain or PP & PM
Experience defining systems strategy, developing systemsrequirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining supportprocedures and implementing practical business solutions under multipledeadlines
Adept at designing and implementing technology-enabled business solutionsfor clients as part of a high-talent team and as a team lead or Project Manageron at least 4 full cycle SAP implementations
Strong current hands-on configuration and design skills
Able to collaborate with clients, identify engagement follow-onopportunities and have a strong desire to excel and be committed to gainingexposure to multiple industries while further developing your career
Bachelor s degree or equivalent
No Sponsorship RestrictionsAbility to travel 80-100% is REQUIRED
No Sponsorship Restrictions
Master s degree preferred
The Team
Our SAPconsulting team helps clients modernize their core systems, building an agilearchitecture, powering the digital enterprise and enabling innovation for ourclients. Servingover 95% of Industrial Products and Construction Fortune500 companies allows for the development of industry-specific technicalexpertise, and working side-by-side with client staff provides a transfer ofindustry knowledge. You will be surrounded by equally trained andenthusiastic SAP practitioners, mentoring and coaching team members, andperfecting your project leadership and PMO skillsacross thefollowing capabilities:
Supply Chain
Customer and Sales Operations
Technology (Mobility and User Experience, Cloudand Virtualization, Data Management and Analytics)
How you ll grow
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center. at https://zoomforth.com/s/deloitte/du#home
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Our positive and supportive culture encourages our people to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them to be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and are continuously looking for new ways to maintain a culture where our people excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Learn more about Life at Deloitte.
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Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Deloitte s impact on the world. at http://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/deloitte-corporate-citizenship.html
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Paris Hilton website violated by Trojan-spreaders
That's not hot
Virus authors reportedly planted malicious code on Paris Hilton's website late last week.
Following the attack, surfers visiting the ParisHilton.com site were prompted to install an "update" via a dialogue box. Whether they accepted this update or decided to "cancel" it, a download of a malicious executable was initiated, according to internet reports.
The attack was reportedly used to serve up the Trojan-Spy.Zbot.YETH Trojan, a rootkit trojan designed to steal online banking information and to allow the download of other malicious code.
The assault was detected by web security firm ScanSafe on 9 January but cleansed by Tuesday morning, according to net security firm Sophos, hours after news of the assault broke.
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The 2013 Ultra Music Festival just got sweeter. Azealia Banks, Snoop Lion and many more have been announced in the second phase of the exciting lineup.
Banks, Snoop, Sleigh Bells and the Weeknd will perform on the revamped Live Stage, while the Ultra Main Stage will serve up Alesso, Benny Benassi, Dog Blood (Boys Noize and Skrillex), Martin Solveig, Pretty Lights, Steve Aoki, among others.
"In celebration of Ultra Music Festival's double weekend and 15-year anniversary, what we've achieved with this edition's ocean of talent and stage production is we feel unprecedented. As the industry we work in continues to explode, with so much talent emerging and the taste of our consumer changing in the process, diversity was key," says Russell Faibisch, Ultra Music Festival Founder, Executive Producer, CEO & President.
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CINCINNATI -- Ryan Howard has never been particularly fast, but he can move once he gets going.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has already pinch-run for Howard twice this season. Howard missed much of 2012 following left Achilles surgery and has a little hitch when he runs. Manuel said replacing Howard on the bags could become a regular occurrence this year.
"I think it might be, yeah," Manuel said. "I hope I don't have to pinch-run for him much. I hope those situations don't come up much. But when you're trying to win the game, especially when somebody is faster or something, the chance of scoring a guy becomes much better."
Asked if he thinks Howard is running noticeably slower, Manuel said, "I'm not saying he's slower. Right now, it's not like he is much faster than he used to be, but at the same time, I think we have a different kind of team than we used to have. Things like that. Also, he was a guy that you felt like that you could leave him in there, and that he could score. Right now, I'd say where's he running from, it is hard to score from second base or even third, depending on where someone hits the ball."
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Alstom Transport has finalized a contract to provide 34 light rail vehicles and 30 years of maintenance services to the Rideau Transit Group (RTG) consortium that was selected to design, build, finance, and maintain the first line of the C$2.1 billion Ottawa Light Rapid Transit (OLRT) system, the Confederation Line.
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Announcing the Wind Mobile price plan. Now the hard part begins ! Can they do it ?
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In this era of high-stakes testing, teacher evaluations, and graduation rates, civic education remains on the back burner in many school districts. Notwithstanding Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's ominous remark that we have a civics crisis in America, teaching youth about justice, government, and democracy rarely rises to priority status.
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Two potentially disastrous boating incidents within a week highlight the need for recreational boaties to be well prepared before heading out on the water this summer.
Last Friday (9 November), two men suffered hypothermia after spending 12 hours drifting to shore on their upturned 4 metre boat after it capsized 5km off Mokau, in Taranaki.
The pair were wearing lifejackets but had no means of calling for help. The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, says he will not go to sea again without an EPIRB (emergency position-indicating radio beacon) with GPS. A waterproof marine VHF radio is also on his shopping list.
Yesterday (14 November) the four occupants of 4.7 metre runabout that broke down off the northern end of Kapiti Island had only a cellphone to contact the Police with. They called for help at 5.40pm.
Their auxiliary engine was working only intermittently, with the vessel reaching Waikanae at around 6.30pm.
Again, once the main engine failed, all four donned lifejackets.
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) Maritime Safey Inspector Alistair Thomson said the incidents highlighted simple safety guidelines that should be followed.
"It is gratifying that in both these cases the people were wearing lifejackets but all boaties should also carry at least two reliable means of calling for help. A distress beacon and a handheld, marine VHF radio are the most reliable forms of emergency communication, and flares can also be very useful if you need help," he said.
"Cellphones shouldn't be relied on as the main means of communication, because of issues with coverage on seas, rivers and lakes. They are useful as a backup but become useless when wet. Most boaties take their cellphones with them, but they should take the extra step of putting them in a ziplock bag."
Boats that have been left unused for a sustained length of time also need to be checked carefully before use, Mr Thomson said.
"If a boat has not been used for some time, old fuel should be replaced – and there should be enough fuel to cover unforeseen occurrences. It pays to plan to use a third of your fuel for the trip out, a third for the return trip, and have a third in reserve," he said.
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How to Make Polpette at Home
Polpette is Italian meatballs.
Generally made with beef and pork, combined with some olive oil, garlic, cheese, bread crumbs, egg and parsely and rolled by hand, polpette can be easily made at home. Toss them with tomato sauce and spaghetti to make the beloved American favorite, spaghetti with meatballs. Or grab some crusty bread to make a hearty meatball sandwich. Or simply roll them in grated or shredded Parmesan cheese and serve them as an hors d'oeuvre or even a main course.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and mix them with your hands gently and thoroughly. Mixing them too much makes the meatballs tough. Fry a little meatball in a small pan and taste. Adjust the salt and pepper as needed. If it seems a bit dry, add a little milk. Gently roll the mixture into golf-size meatballs by hand.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and bake the meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet until just cooked through. Waters suggests a baking time of about 6 minutes. When I made mine, I baked for 8 minutes and then turned up the broiler and broiled the meatballs for another 2 minutes to brown them a bit. An alternative to baking is frying the meatballs in little oil in a pan, turning them occasionally for even browning. I personally prefer baking since I find it hard to brown the meatballs uniformly by frying them.
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- Use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Use cold cooked rice or potato instead of the bread.
- Add other chopped herbs such as mint, marjoram, sage or thyme.


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It started with Pete Frates.
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- U.S. Census says that more than half the babies born in 2011 were minorities
- Ruben Navarrette: People like Rush Limbaugh see the change as a threat
- He says minorities are not looking forward to "payback" once they're in the majority
- Navarrette: Minorities just want a seat at the table and to offer something back to the country
You've probably read those articles about how, in the United States, minorities are becoming the majority. That's a polite way of describing what is really going on. Namely, that the U.S. population is becoming more Latino and less white. More than any other group, it is Latinos who are driving demographic changes.
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that, of all the babies born in the United States in 2011, more than half were members of minority groups. Latinos, Asians, African-Americans and other minorities accounted for 50.4% of births last year, marking the first time in U.S. history this has happened.
Immigration is a driving force. So is the fact that Latinos have higher birthrates because they tend to be younger and starting families. According to the report, Latinos have a median age of 27; with whites, it's 42.
When I read these kinds of stories, I wince. Some people assume that making lawmakers, media and corporations aware of population trends will persuade them to see the value in diversity and cause them to reach out to nonwhite populations. In my experience, it doesn't have that effect at all. People tend to do what they want to do the way they've always done it.
But what you can set your watch by is the backlash to these stories. It's rooted in fear, but also in human nature. No one likes being told they're being displaced or pushed aside, or that they're not going to be as relevant as time goes on.
So when David Bostis, a senior research associate at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, tells CNN.com as he did recently: "The Republicans' problem is that their voters are white, aging and dying off" and that "there will come a time when (Republicans) suffer catastrophic losses with the realization of the population changes," it is bound to set off shock waves. And it did.
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh saw the CNN story as a threat, and he went ballistic.
"It is clear that this, and other similar stories like this, are meant to serve as a warning to Republicans and conservatives," Limbaugh told his audience of millions.
"And the warning is: You are on the wrong side of history. And you are on the wrong side of demographics. You better do what the coming majority wants right now, or you're gonna suffer the consequences. There is an implied threat in this story. You're getting older. You're white and you're dying off. Pretty soon you're gonna find out what it's been like to not be you."
"That's the implication of the story," Limbaugh insisted. "You've been the majority for all these decades, all these generations, but your time is coming when you're gonna be the minorities and there's gonna be people with majority power over you. So you better learn right. You better change your ways. You better get with the program so that everybody likes you."
As is often the case when Limbaugh charges into matters of race and ethnicity, he has it all wrong. These aren't threats. These are facts. And they're presented not to pressure people to do "what the coming majority wants right now" as much as to highlight the value of doing the right thing by making our institutions more inclusive.
Stories like this are supposed to enlighten us and give us a heads up about what's coming around the corner, so we can take advantage of the trend and not be overrun by it. Elected officials, media companies and the business communities can put off thinking about the future, but they can't escape it.
Meanwhile, what people like Limbaugh seem to be trying to escape is a reckoning for what happened in the past. As he sees it, all this talk about changing demographics is tied to a larger criticism of the United States as having at times fallen short of its own principles of liberty, fairness and equality.
"Part of it is payback because this evil white majority has arranged things so they get all the spoils," he said. "And then whatever they don't want is what gets handed down. Those days are about over, and the big change is coming."
What needs to change is this kind of thinking. It's total nonsense. In nearly 25 years of writing about politics, race and ethnicity, I've never heard any member of a minority group talk about how they're looking forward to "payback" once they're in the majority. Not one.
What I do hear quite a bit is that people of color believe in the greatness of this country, and they want to help write the next chapter in ways that benefit them and their families. They want a seat at the table, not because they feel entitled but because they feel they have something unique and valuable to offer. And they don't want to get even; they just want to get ahead.
What's wrong with that? Nothing.
In fact, it's in keeping with some of this country's greatest traditions. Have no fear. The face of America is changing. But it's heart and soul never will.
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First U2 Concert.After more than 30 years of listening to U2 I attended my first concert and the entire concert was awesome! I brought my lovely wife and now she is a fan. We are looking forward for the next concert, but I am sure that will be at least 3 years for the next tour.
07 July, 2011
First ShowWhat a amazing show it was at Angel Stadium of Anahiem , Ca. on the first night. Great setlist and great opening act of Lenny Kravizt he really warm up the crowd. Love hearing ZOOROPA and my all time favorite live performance of WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME!!!!!!!!!!!! what a beauitful song.
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A Musical Journey...I love U2...I have seen every tour except Zooropa. The extra year wait was well worth it. I brought my 19 yr old son to his 1st U2 show...a magical night for dear old dad and his son. I left their wanting more...I was only disappointed that the show didnt last longer(2 hrs 20 min) I think they should have played 3 hrs...for those fans that have given them such a beautiful life. Sorry...for the jab. Maybe next time my Irish brothers...until we meet again.
25 June, 2011
2 year waitwaited more than 2 years for this show. 360 stage gave great views even from the cheap seats. sound was better thah expected for a stadium show.
22 June, 2011
U2 were amazing!Worth the wait! Only love in the house. We started the day in the GA line, excitement building as a mini concert blasted out during sound check. Found a fantastic spot in the pit area of General Admission. GREAT setlist! Even Better than the Real Thing exploding from the stage. Unreal to hear and see Edge play Until the End of the World above us on the bridge. Heard STAY live for the first time. Walk On brought me to tears and a reminder of what I love about U2 and their stage show.
21 June, 2011
super showexcelente concierto one estuvo perfecta, la version acustica de stay fue la mejor...
20 June, 2011
Beautiful Day!Wow! Wow! Bonos voice was so great! I have seen u2 in many tours for many years but let me tell you, words can not explaine how great they were this night! It is mind blowing! From the spaceship, to the screen, to the crowed, and to the band it self! Wow best concert ive ever seen! When i die this is the way i want to go! Love you for ever U2! Best part of it all that both of my daughters were singing all the songs, they r 18 and 13. Shows how great music is passed to generation after generation! Thank you for making me believe in such a great band!
20 June, 2011
indeed, was thereVIP package. totally worth every penny - Diamond Club. met awesome people (original nj/now sd folks, j & r you know who you are!) and the venue could not be more perfect. the boyz were rested after over a week off from performing... (saw them in Oaktown) have seen over 20 times from the floor. this was a treat to be at eye level - great seats!! happy birthday Mr. McGuinness!! heard ultraviolet and bad during sound check... had high hopes.... maybe tomorrow? (with mom (81!!) & sisters, niece in tow?).... no complaints!! fabulous as ever. U2 loves their fans...certain that we love them back.
20 June, 2011
such a great nighti got a VIP ticket for this show ages ago, and it was a long wait, and worth every penny! met super people, and the show was absolutely amazing. saw the show in Oakland, so i got to see both versions of Miss Sarajevo video... truly BRILLIANT! thank you U2 for your consistent commitment to your fans, talent, humanitarianism and awareness.
19 June, 2011
As always-it was over too soon!It was so worth the wait! ...loved Vertigo.
19 June, 2011
It was the most Beautiful Day!After a year of waiting, and hours waiting outside the stadium, it finally arrived. My second U2 concert. How would it compare to my first in Vegas 10/09? Just as beastly, as my 14 year old nephew put it.
18 June, 2011
THE BEST SHOW EVERJUN 17, the first show of Anaheim was amazing, exiciting and impressed so much. It has a worth waiting one year, worth fly from Japan, I am so glad to see BONO is running, jumping on the stage. The fact "streets" made me cry. Thank you all of 4 guys, Belated Happy Birthday!, Mr. Paul MacGuinness. Thanks for all of you!!!
18 June, 2011
AnaheimIt was a great show!! It looks like U2 feed off the energy the crowd was giving. Lenny Kravitz was pretty good too!! Rock on U2!!
18 June, 2011
Bono was great!Great show!
18 June, 2011
Chills all over!Love the feeling of the band as they walk toward the stage to make it all happen its a rush to me!!. I have followed this band since the age of 9 I am now 38 have seen all their shows since Joshua Tree sometimes back to back nights and every night it is different and awesome....I get chills every single time . I love this band and what they have done for the world Thank you !!! Anaheim was great!!! I wish I can be there tonight again all of those going enjoy the best band in the world!!! I love U2!!!!!!!!
18 June, 2011
Happy (belated) Birthday PaulI met that man at the Auckland show, got his autograph which I think meant a lot to him (being recognised by a fan). I thanked him, cos the man deserves to be appreciated. Thank you Mr McGuinness for bringing U2 into the world :)
18 June, 2011
hellosorry about my english is not my first language. i was very excited to go to the u2 concert in denver, was my dream come true and now going to glastonbury and miami i think you guys are the best. big fan of you please get better and better and god bless you
18 June, 2011
I will followThank you u2 for great night.!!!!!! It is my 5th concert, and I loved every minute of it. You got me jumping up and down and singing with every song. It was great start with Even better than the real thing and I will follow. I enjoyed Miss Sarajevo in particular . Thank you for your music and great experience. Happy Birthday to Paul McGuinness once again- we share love and belief in these lovely four men. Love u guys- keep on going.
D Mc Namara
18 June, 2011
bonos energy ?great show. but bonos energy was a little low, I hope he is ok, he wasent quite himself.
18 June, 2011
Great show, missed new materialGreat show, top of the game for the 360Tour mothership greeting to earthlings DID miss hearing ANY of the new songs, something promised to us... ?Stingray guitar? ??Glastonbury?? ??? Mercy???
18 June, 2011
Paul McGuinnessBelated birthday wishes - thank you for U2.
18 June, 2011
Best WishesHappy birthday to Paul McGuinness. Thank you for being you and giving us this band, putting this four man in our way.
18 June, 2011
Last nightwhat time did they come on last night??


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Ferose V R believes openness to change and a willingness to try something new are essential elements in managing your own career.
Ferose V R started at SAP as a developer, then became a people manager and board assistant before advancing to become Managing Director for SAP Labs India. Recently he moved to the US while continuing to lead the Globalization Services unit.
"You have to create your own path, look for the right opportunities and continuously prepare for those opportunities," he says." You cannot plan for when the right opportunity will come knocking".
According to the CEB 2015 Career Management Benchmarking Report, while nine out of ten organizations feel that employees can control their own career paths, a majority of employees think differently.
So, how do we ensure SAP employees do not fall into that majority? A key career management credo at SAP is " You own your career, but you're not on your own," and SAP offers Planning Your Career, a self-paced program that provides the guidance and resources employees need to proactively plan and develop their careers.
"It is important not to learn in isolation, but within a business context, and to constantly evaluate yourself and stay relevant", stresses Ferose. "The secret," he shares, "is to embrace new roles, working environment and/or locations to get a more holistic view."
For many, that may be easier said than done. So in reflecting on what he has learned from his own career journey, Ferose boils it down to four main practices that he believes all employees and leaders need to embrace if they are to control their own career paths.
Ferose's four tips from his career journey
- Change at least one of these three parameters frequently: role, location, and/or line-of-business environment. Learning and constantly reinventing oneself are important, says Ferose. He advises employees to embrace different cultures and develop a global perspective which he says is essential when working for a global company. In addition, experiencing different areas of the business helps employees to adapt to different visions and working routines. While detailed topic expertise is of utmost importance and can only be gained through time and experience, it is becoming more and more important that employees offer both depth and breadth of knowledge
- Actively search for new opportunities, through formal channels like internal job openings, as well as informal channels such as internal networks and personal connections. It is extremely important to build relationships and maintain them, since relationships grow over time. "Roles are only offered if you have built credibility and trust", says Ferose.
- Invest in yourself by eagerly learning. No budget is required since employees can learn every day, Ferose believes. The mistake many people make is that they only think in terms of formal training; sometimes this is necessary, but the best learning is on the job. Why? Because employees go through the experience. "Most people do not know what the Cloud is until they have jumped into it," says Ferose; "in just the same way they do not know what Uber is until they have used the service. The secret lies in opening up your thinking, stepping outside of your comfort zone and taking time to reflect."
- Fulfill your aspirations by following your passion. "I do not believe in a five-year career plan. Align your career along your strengths and not your weaknesses; they should not become your stumbling block," says Ferose.
Career Development is work in progress every day
He views career development as a gradual process in which employees must constantly evolve. "Play every match as though it is your first one – with the passion to prove yourself, discover your strengths and weakness and to adapt," he says. He encourages everyone to reflect constantly on the following questions; "Have I changed in the last five to ten years? Am I doing something new or doing it better?"
Role models also play an important part in this and Ferose has had many in his own career journey, both internal as well as external. He defines different types of role models:
- A mentor is someone who helps you with your working area by providing specific guidance
- A coach helps you to clear your mind and to give you a better thinking ground
- A sponsor speaks positively about you and champions you, usually someone who believes in you
"It helps to have a tough boss, because they push you to your limits and beyond. You get incredible learning opportunities," adds Ferose. As a leader, he believes not only investing in himself, but also in his people, and he understands that the team's success will lead to his success in the long term.
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Forgive me, but I'm going to start with a couple of very Canadian references here, and in stereotypical Canadian fashion, I'm going to be overly polite about it. Sorry. Ahem.
Okay. So this spring – as every spring – Canadians watched the Stanley Cup playoffs by the millions. And this spring – as every spring – Canadian advertisers paid top dollar to air their best new ads. (From an advertiser's point of view, CBC-TV's flagship "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast of the NHL playoffs is basically a Super Bowl drawn out nightly over two months.)
Amid the usual pitches for Tim Horton's coffee and pickup trucks, there was one spot in heavy rotation as the L.A. Kings made their improbable run to the Cup that wormed its way into my brain with particular persistence and abrasion. It's done in the style of those Ford ads with the Denis Leary voiceovers, where the text of the voiceover sort of explodes across the screen for emphasis. (One Tumblr wag dubbed this style "font barf," which is awesome.)
Here's the ad:
In case it isn't clear, this is an ad for Bayer CropScience's Velocity M3, an industrial herbicide used in wheat production. It was odd to find it in such heavy rotation, because although farmers might well watch hockey in disproportionate numbers, there are only about 300,000 Canadians employed in agriculture today, and some much smaller sliver till wheat. The target market for this stuff could barely fill out a Cup winner's victory parade route.
Anyway, what's most striking about the ad is how perfectly it distils the sort of core philosophy behind modern industrial agriculture (and, really, our default contemporary attitude toward nature in general). That blustery, almost adolescent assertion at the end in particular: "This is my wheat field. MY wheat field." Ownership, control, mastery, domination. Growing food is a war, and it requires advanced weaponry. So do your best, untamed nature – Bayer CropScience and its tough-guy customers will kick your butt.
We are truly awesome only in our hubris, of course. Pests learn all too quickly how to dodge our pathetic weapons, and bacteria and viruses routinely scoff at the best efforts of billions of dollars in pharmaceutical and agribusiness R&D. Nature's an innovation engine powered by a relentless driving force Apple and Google can only dream of.
The impotent wrath of that MY wheat field! line popped back into my head as I was reading Wil S. Hylton's excellent piece in the July issue of Harper's on the "looming collapse of agriculture on the Great Plains" (alas, because Harper's remains semi-officially opposed to the Internet, I can only link to an excerpt).
The story discusses depleted aquifers, mounting debt and encroaching wind turbines, but the most telling scene occurs when Hylton is taken to meet an iconoclastic 74-year-old Kansas rancher named Larry Haverfield, a devotee of the "holistic management" approach to agriculture pioneered by Allan Savory and "the scourge of every neighbor for fifty miles because he refused to exterminate prairie dogs," instead letting them roam free over 6,000 of his 10,000 acres, "which to most farmers is like giving 60 percent of your kitchen to rats."
Here's Hylton on how Haverfield dealt with burrowing prairie dogs:
Centuries ago, dog towns on the plains were kept in check by a host of predators, including hawks, eagles and ferrets. But the systemic extermination of dog towns had gradually wiped out the predators as well. For most of his life, Haverfield said, "I'd never seen an eagle here, and I didn't know what a ferruginous hawk was."
Now these predators were back. "About three weeks ago, we saw forty ferruginous in two hours," he said. "Yesterday, I saw a golden eagle on a highline pole." To Haverfield, this made the talk of a "prairie-dog problem" shortsighted at best. The problem had never really been the dogs. It was the lack of predators, and the two canceled each other out.
By letting prairie dogs back onto his land, Haverfield had solved his prairie dog problem the old-fashioned way – nature had taken its marvelously efficient course. He also rotated his cattle through his field in conscious imitation of the way buffalo graze on the open prairie, which I'd seen myself firsthand when I was reporting a similar story on Canadian farms in crisis.
As with Haverfield, my featured post-industrial farmer, a dairy farmer named Jan Slomp in central Alberta, had taken a conventional farm, abandoned all petrochemical products on his pasture, and been deemed a kook by his neighbors. Within a few years, the fields had begun to reseed themselves with a mix of native vegetation. His cows were healthier, and he'd done away with an arsenal of expensive inputs. His revenues were lower than his neighbors, but his costs were way down as well. He made more with less; when it was time to expand, Slomp bought neighboring pasture outright and operated free of long-term debt.
In agriculture, as in all things, we do much better when we recognize how little we know, how tenuous our control really is. The nearest we've come to real mastery after 10,000 years of civilization is biomimicry, which is a child's stick-figure model of the natural order. But at least it begins from the proper premise: that our tools are simple and crude and grossly inefficient compared to the planet's own. It's not ever our wheat field. We just do our best, for a short time, to borrow its bounty.
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Your self-guided adventure is sure to astonish as you come face to face with remarkable relics and rare treasures from around the World. With almost 9,000 square feet to explore, you will discover 400 genuine artefacts, amazing stories of history and adventure, magic, mystery, incredible illusions, fun interactive games, life-size figurines of unusual characters who actually lived and unbelievable movies! Simply an amazing journey of on an hour or more - that's Wow Factor fun for everyone!
Ripley's Impossible LaseRace™ tests the guile and agility of participants as they duck, shimmy, pivot, and crawl through a maze of bright green laser beams in an effort to achieve the best possible time. Touch a laser, and time is added onto your score. Enjoy four difficulty levels and play as long as you want! (Included in General Admission).
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