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To get to be 100 years or older requires exercise, social connectedness, and good sleep, according to a majority of centennarians polled in UnitedHealthcare's 100@100 Survey, 2012 Report of Findings.
The key findings of this fascinating survey are that:
- Centenarians have better eating and sleeping habits than Boomers.
- One-half of centenarians regularly exercise. The most common forms of exercise are walking or hiking, muscle strengthening, gardening, indoor cardio exercise, exercise classes, and yoga/Tai Chi or other mind/body/spirit forms.
- Social networks bolster health, with most old-old people communicating with family or friends nearly every day And, laughter is a vitamin, with most saying they giggle or laugh on a daily basis.
- Food is health, with 80% of over-100s saying they eat balanced meals nearly daily. Prayer and spiritual activity also bolster centenarians' vitality.
Physical health, over emotional or spiritual health, is the most important thing to maintain, centenarians say…and it's also the most difficult of the 3 to maintain. The centenarians also read to keep the mind sharp, and one-third do puzzzles like crosswords or word challenges like Sudoku. 27% keep a diary or write letters, fiction or poetry.
One in four centenarians has Internet access, which is double the percent from 2011. Most use the Internet to look at photos and do email. 44% search for information and 32% get news and watch movies online.
The use of social media is limited among centenarians at 1 in 8. 16% research health conditions online.
HC polled 100 centenarians (turning 100 this year or older) and 300 Boomers (50-55) by telephone in April and May 2012
Health Populi's Hot Points: That virtually all Boomers have Internet access provides a platform for channeling health information and services to them, which UnitedHealthcare and other health plans and providers can leverage to improve medication adherence and health@home. That even 1 in 4 of the oldest Americans have Internet access, with a handful seeking health information online, is also an encouraging finding.
95% of centenarians say they're retired; their average age at retirement was 68..The most common reason centenarians retired because they thought "it was time." The most common reason Boomers have retired is due to health problems: 20% of Boomers say they're retired, and did so at the age of 45.
There is a handful of lessons to learn from these wise centenarians about how to live a long, healthy life: have a resilient social network, whether online or off, of family and friends; eat good and balanced meals; keep an active mind and, most importantly, an active physical body.
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Public alpha version 0.7.0 has been released and the price for full version has been cut by 40%! Direct downloads are available for Windows and Linux and the release has been uploaded to Desura.
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The previous 0.6.0 release didn't go as smoothly as it should. Quite a few Windows users had problems with game starting up. Most issues were already resolved in 0.6.1 quick fix release, but the bug squashing continues in this release.
In future please report problems and bugs to support forums where they are much easier for others to find than in comments on news posts or downloads.
This is mostly a bug fix release and it's a little light on new features. The most notable change is that all configuration, user-created levels and logs are now stored in OS user directory. This allows the game to be installed in read-only location (e.g. system directory) and keeps the user data safe during updates.
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Note: Be sure to backup any levels you have created before upgrading to this version through Desura. After the upgrade you can just copy the level files into levels -directory in user data directory (see readme.txt for details) and they will be safe in future upgrades.
I have to agree with people saying that 5.99 EUR is quite steep price for an unfinished game. That's why I decided to cut the price while the game is in alpha stage. The Platform Shooter is now available at 40% discount off the final version price! The discount applies to both product keys for direct downloads and purchases on Desura.


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I have been here a few times and enjoy the variety of dishes they offer. It is not the best thai food I have had, but still enjoyable
I have been here a few times and enjoy the variety of dishes they offer. It is not the best thai food I have had, but still enjoyable
Have been here a few times when visiting family in Atlanta. We always go here with a larger group and always get good service. Their food is consistently good, I wouldn't say great. There is a large selection on the menu and everyone in our group always finds something they like to eat. On our last visit I was a... More
I have been eating a lot of thai food recently and personally found the place just ok .. I ordered the Spicy fried with chicken and asked them if they could do small pieces of chicken and to my surprise they refused. Anyways, the food was ok , not the best thai food i had.
Our favorite Thai food in North Druid Hills area, for sure. We have our favorite dishes, such as Masaman Curry, Pad Thai, Salmon Lava - but are always excited about trying a new plate. Adjust the heat to your liking. Always fresh. Moderately reasonable prices. Attentive staff. And grab a dum-dum lolly pop on your way out the door (and... More
Staying in Atlanta on a business trip I was craving Thai food for dinner. Luckily I was staying right down the road from top spice. The atmosphere was relaxing and unique, the food and service was excellent. Price wise, by myself (with 2 drinks) and full meal was under $25.00. Great value, service and food.
Travel to Atlanta quite a bit for work. This is a restaurant we frequent each time we come due to the price and amount of food for the price. Can usually end up getting 2 meals out of one entree. I love spicy food; you can order spice from 1-10.
We dined at Top Spice this past Saturday. They have a very nice decor and our servers were very prompt and professional. My wife had the Phud Thai, and I had the fried catfish in a Thai sauce. Both were excellent with the right amount of spices. They also have a great selection of Asian beers. Everything was hot, well... More
This place has decent south east asian food. Being from Singapore, i know what to expect, and didn't know you could Americanise south east asian food like this. More authentic? - Buford.
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We have been there twice and have not been disappointed. Great selection on the menu and made exquisitely. Very nice atmosphere and great wait staff!
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Every Monday through Friday, at 11:30 in the morning, I like to eat a banana. I've been performing this culinary ritual for at least the past two years. I know I'm not the only one who has a food routine: for as long as I can remember, I've watched DearSugar eat a salad every day for lunch. And my brother enjoys a homemade smoothie each morning. As much as I love trying exciting new dishes, I find my daily banana a necessary comfort. How about you? Do you have a culinary routine? What is it?
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Wow I love everyone's nutty habits!! I'm like FinnLover - I just have to eat what I feel like eating (the exception being I have to tell myself sometimes to put down the big bar of chocolate or not to open that can of Pringles). I like to listen to my body.
Nothing consistent except for at least one cup of coffee every morning. It's sad, but I will get a headache without it.
I mix it up, although I try to have fruit and veggies as a mid morning and mid afternoon snack.
GOTTA have my morning coffee and also my bowl of granola, vanilla yogurt, and either banana slices or blueberries mixed in.
Lunch is usually a sandwich or soup of some sort...and dinner is always something new!
eggs for breakfast at least 5 times a week // at least one glass of Coca cola daily // chicken soup, once a week // tacos once every two weeks // dry cereal when i'm at any of my friend's house lol...
definitely the coffee and breakfast every morning, but i try to vary my breakfast. tomato bisque-y soup with spinach, corn, peas and green beans for either lunch or dinner like 5 days per week. love tomato soup.
I have so many culinary rituals that it's insane. I have to have my cup of coffee out of the exact same mug every single day and I always drink it with French Vanilla creamer and Equal. I also always eat cut up veggies with salsa and yogurt every night while I watch TV, I always eat a salad with my dinner, and I have popcorn as a snack on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and yogurt with fruit on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (I know, it's a little OCD). And for whatever reason, I always drink a Diet Coke in the car on the way to work.
Sort of. My breakfast either consists of a bowl of yoghurt with frozen raspberries or blueberries OR toasted rye bread with John West tuna with a twist of lime and cracked pepper topped off with some dark lettuce. Every morning i have to have an espresso, it gets me going ;)
I don't have food habits...I eat different things every day. I need variety to feel satisfied.
Every day, every meal is a certain culinary routine. I'm going to spare you the details because it's borderline OCD. :)
For me it is a great salad at lunch with lettuce, celery, red pepper, home made salad dressing, flaxseeds, a spoon of bacon bits and another of parmesan cheese.
At night and in front of the TV I take daily a sugar free jell-o with a spoon of heavy cream on the top.
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I definitely have set food habits - it's something I should probably work on, actually, since part of it is wrapped up in ED issues. Every morning, I have to have my porridge. :) I usually have a microwaved egg with an extra white, and a bowl with 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup soy milk, 1/2 cup water, a big handful of raisins, sultanas, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and a sprinkle of goji berries. I can take or leave the eggs if we're out, but just try to stand between me and my porridge, heh. Depending on what time it is by the time I eat, I usually have to watch either Good Morning, E!, The View or Law and Order. I know you're not supposed to watch TV while you eat, but I can't help myself! And on Fridays, I have to come home, put my PJs on and eat a toasted cheese sandwich and tomato lentil soup while I watch TV again. My life is wild. :D
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i drink one tall glass of soy milk every morning, and then once i get to work have some yogurt.
I like to mix things up, but I DO eat a yogurt with banana slices everyday at lunch. And my snack before dinnertime is usually artichoke hummus with crackers.
But I mostly enjoy variety and tire of the same foods all the time!
toast with butter and jam and a glass with chocolate milk for breakfast! ill vary with plain milk or a mini bagel lol but it has stayed like this for forever.. and once a week ill have oatmeal.
i always eat a cheddar cheese, turkey, and mayo sandwich on a skinny baugette from the same deli every saturday
sunday, i get bread from the deli and make a tuna fish sandwich
lol, it never varies!
Skigurl, same with me! I can't even drink coffee before brushing. My husband thought it's weird but now he's doing it too...and we brush after the brekkie as well! :-D
My first meal of the day has to be breakfast regardless of the actual time of day. It can vary from cereal to eggs to yogurt... as long as it's breakfast related, it goes. I cannot start my day without something "breakfast-y".
Banana every day at work first thing in the morn.
Black olives every eve first thing when I get home.
Reading all these has made me realize I have absolutely no culinary habits - unless you count grocery shopping. I drink different types of coffee or coffee beverages and never at the same time or day. Sometimes I eat breakfast, sometimes not. I positively loathe food monotony. In fact, we have pizza every Friday at work and I can't stand to look at it anymore because I need more variety.
The only food quirk I have I guess is that I don't like to run out of stuff so I buy it before it totally runs out if I catch it in time. But I don't really even do that so I guess I'm just food habitless...
A fried egg over toast with jam is my absolute fav! I can eat this any time of day, everyday, and I always seem to have the ingredients on hand in my embarrassingly empty section of the fridge.


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WINNEBAGO, NE – The All Native Group is pleased to announce participation in a $99 million federal service contract. A company in the All Native Group, Ho-Chunk Technical Solutions, is one of eight awardees who will provide support to the United States Army Medical Materiel Agency (USAMMA). This is a five-year contract with one base year and four option years.
The All Native Group is the federal services contracting division of Ho-Chunk, Inc. Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The All Native Group division includes service offerings in Corporate Staff Augmentation, Editorial, Information Technology, Logistics, Program Management and Integrated Health Services. One of six companies in the All Native Group, Ho-Chunk Technical Solutions will provide Integrated Health Services to USAMMA.
Ho-Chunk Technical Solutions will help plan, coordinate and assist with joint medical logistics operations in the following key functional areas: Program Management Support Services; Studies & Analysis; Business Process Improvement; Functional Validation & Verification; Records Management; Integrated Information Management (IM) Solutions; Medical Supply Chain & Logistics and Management Support in various areas.
"Ho-Chunk, Inc. is very pleased to have earned this opportunity with USAMMA," stated Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "Our goal is to provide the utmost quality and outstanding customer service. Additionally, we are very appreciative of USAMMA's trust in our ability to meet their needs. As part of the All Native Group Division, Ho-Chunk Technical Solutions plays a vital role in providing new revenue and support benefiting our community and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska."
Ho-Chunk Technical Solutions will provide control measures to meet the goals and overall mission of USAMMA. The company will assist in the establishment of requirements and procedures for research, development and acquisition of medical materiel lifecycle projects; evaluate and manage materiel readiness of the medical materiel acquisition process; perform business support operations using Theater Enterprise-Wide Logistics Systems (TEWLS) to conduct studies for new concepts, supply chain management and lifecycle management of medical assemblages.
Additionally, the company will provide program management and project lead experience in the testing and maintenance of medical devices; distribute and maintain medical equipment and supplies for the medical force; ensure accessibility and accountability of medical supplies as well as provide complete training packages for end-users of TEWLS.
The USAMMA requires contract support services at various locations that include, but are not limited to, the following: Fort Detrick, MD; Sierra Army Depot, CA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Hood, TX; Fort Lewis, WA; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Campbell, KY; Charleston, SC; Perry Point, MD; San Antonio, TX; Qatar, Korea, Japan, Germany and Italy.
Companies in the All Native Group are headquartered in Winnebago, Nebraska and also maintain offices in Bellevue, Nebraska, Warner Robins, Georgia and Arlington, Virginia. The company provides technology solutions for both federal and commercial clients.
"Our team understands the mission and has policies, procedures and training plans in place to execute day one," said Heath Rist, Vice President of All Native Group. "We are prepared to operate in a highly professional manner while planning, maintaining and executing mobilization readiness, military operations and contingency missions in support of the Army Medical Materiel Command."
The mission of Ho-Chunk, Inc. is to provide long-term economic self-sufficiency and job opportunities for the Winnebago Tribe. Ho-Chunk, Inc. operates 35 subsidiaries and employs more than 1,000 people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and skills sets. Ho-Chunk, Inc. and subsidiary operations span more than 16 states and 8 foreign countries. Other subsidiary operations include information technology, construction, government contracting, green energy, retail, wholesale distribution, marketing and transportation.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Ho-Chunk, Inc. is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1.9 million contract to a company in its Flatwater Group division. The Flatwater Group includes companies specializing in federal business products and services for information technology, office equipment and furnishings, electronics and support services.
The Flatwater Group company, All Native Solutions, completed a $1.9 million contract with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe providing furniture, fixtures and equipment for a newly constructed building on the Reservation. This included the acquisition of furniture, fixtures and equipment; the installation of those items; as well as the overall project management of the contract. The building is scheduled to open this fall 2013.
The site is a 400,000 square foot administration building on the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Reservation. All Native Solutions provided interior design services by identifying the correct furniture, fixtures and equipment that were selected for procurement and installation. This included the brand, size, number, fabric, colors and materials. The company's design team provided the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Program Manager with floor plans for the furniture, fixtures and equipment as well as pictorial three-dimensional drawings that identified all of the acquired items under the contract and the location of where they were placed.
"It was truly a great opportunity to work with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe on their new administration building," stated Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "The size and scope of this new building is a remarkable example of the Tribe's progress as a whole. We hope to have another opportunity to work with them in the future."
All Native Solutions and the Flatwater Group are headquartered in Winnebago, Nebraska and also maintain offices in Bellevue, Nebraska and Arlington, Virginia. The company has provided services for the Internal Revenue Service, Defense Commissary Agency, U.S. Marine Corps, and the U.S. Air Force.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Ho-Chunk, Inc., the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Ho-Chunk Village. The Ho-Chunk Village is a modern, mixed-use commercial, industrial, residential and master plan development located in Winnebago, Nebraska.
In 2003, a partnership was made to help tackle the lack of housing on the Winnebago Reservation. This partnership led to the creation of a town center of private homes, multi-family housing, commercial and industrial businesses, a community park and retail shopping.
The Ho-Chunk Villages' residential segment features single and multi-family housing and senior living units. Additionally, it houses three industrial companies and multiple commercial businesses including a law firm, marketing company, gaming corporation, office products and furniture business as well as an art and learning center, retail store, restaurant and a general merchandiser.
"The 10th anniversary of the Ho-Chunk Village is another great example of how far we've come," said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "A lot of work has been done over the past 10 years to improve the Winnebago community and that effort continues to grow as we see additional families purchasing their new homes in the Ho-Chunk Village."
In honor of the anniversary, Ho-Chunk, Inc. held a community celebration in the Ho-Chunk Village with food, family activities, presentations, prizes and giveaways. Local community members and Ho-Chunk, Inc. staff were present at the celebration with nearly 400 people in attendance.
Although the Ho-Chunk Village is a 40-acre development, there is an increasing demand for housing that will require additional land acquisition in the future. Currently, the Ho-Chunk Village has a college classroom and another set of senior living units in construction.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The company began in 1994 with only one employee and has now grown to 1,000 employees. Ho-Chunk, Inc.'s long-term mission is to provide the Tribe with a large enough income stream from its business operations to enable the Tribe to reach economic self-sufficiency.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Ho-Chunk, Inc. the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska recently purchased majority ownership in a new business startup called PaySAFE Escrow, Inc. The company is headquartered in Winnebago with offices in Bellevue.
PaySAFE is the first online closing table for high-value transactions between private parties introduced through online marketplaces. Online auctions for classic cars, construction equipment, artwork and used vehicles represent a large portion of PaySAFE transactions today. Through the website, PaySAFEescrow.com users have the ability to create, negotiate and close transactions securely online 24/7.
PaySAFE's software provides users with an easy to follow workflow to properly document and record the history of the transaction. Users are able to create and electronically approve a purchase agreement, track all communication history between each other and produce a Bill of Sale or transaction history report for their permanent records. Proper documentation reduces misunderstandings and provides a permanent record in case of a dispute. PaySAFE also provides financial protection for both buyers and sellers often separated by many states. The company works as a neutral Escrow agent that collects, holds and disburses the purchase price once both parties approve.
Matt Medlock, Founder and President of PaySAFE, created the company to fulfill the growing number of individuals buying high value items like cars and artwork online with unknown sellers. Medlock leveraged his 20 years of banking experience, to create an online software solution that provides financial protection and an improved user experience for individuals shopping online.
"Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an entrepreneurial company with interests in new technology and innovative ideas like PaySAFE" said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "The decision to invest in the company was just another opportunity to support an entrepreneur with a great business idea. We believe PaySAFE is a unique service that has the possibility to become something big."
Morgan launched Ho-Chunk, Inc. in 1994 with a startup investment from the Winnebago Tribe. Today, the $260 million global corporation operates 35 diverse subsidiaries employing 1,000 people across the United States and in eight foreign countries. Those companies specialize in various fields including construction, green energy, government contracting, information technology, logistics, marketing, professional services, retail and wholesale distribution. In 2002, Morgan was the recipient of Minorities in Business Magazines' Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recognizing his success in growing Ho-Chunk, Inc. through the development of new business ventures. The company has since grown on a national and international scale.
In addition to the company's numerous subsidiaries, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has also developed a diverse list of investments in office buildings, apartment complexes, an indoor football team, Real Estate Company, custom farming and a digital advertising company.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Ho-Chunk, Inc., a multi-million dollar corporation headquartered in Winnebago, Nebraska, recently purchased an office building in Bellevue, Nebraska. The newly remodeled building, named the Ho-Chunk Place, now consists of Ho-Chunk, Inc. subsidiary companies involved in government contracting, construction, communications, information technology, logistics, office products, machines and other office technology.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. operates 34 subsidiaries in predominantly three divisions named the All Native Group, Flatwater Group and Ho-Chunk Construction Group. The company purchased the 3-story office building to help accommodate customers and to meet the needs of the three growing divisions. The new location currently houses 55 employees and offers additional space for future expansion.
An Open House was recently held to showcase the Ho-Chunk Place. The event began with a private blessing followed by entertainment from a drum group called the GreyWolf Singers. Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., and other corporate officials lead the ribbon cutting ceremony. The event was attended by dignitaries from around the state.
"We're very excited to increase our presence in the Bellevue and Omaha markets," said Lance Morgan. "This is not only a necessary step for Ho-Chunk, Inc.'s growth, but is also a way for us to continue providing our clients with the best service possible."
Ho-Chunk, Inc. subsidiaries do considerable work in the Omaha area working on federal contracts. A significant amount of those contracts are for Offutt Air Force Base. Therefore, the purchase of the building was not only a way to fulfill space requirements, but it also provided a central location to serve those federal contracts.
The All Native Group is the government services division of Ho-Chunk, Inc. The division features multiple companies that provide communications, information technology, managed services, operations and maintenance and training to their clients. Recently, a company within the All Native Group division was awarded a $23 million federal contract for work to be completed at NASA Headquarters and its facilities throughout the U.S.
The Flatwater Group is the business products and services division that includes companies providing a full line of office furniture, office products, storage technology, logistics, virtualization and security solutions to their clients. A Flatwater Group company was recently awarded a $39 million federal contract through the Defense Logistics Agency to provide them with Multi-Functional Devices and copier machines throughout the U.S. and the Pacific.
The Ho-Chunk Construction Group provides general contracting, excavation services, construction management and design-build services to their clients. The division works in the commercial, industrial and governmental market. The companies within this division have provided a combined list of services to clients such as Offutt Air Force Base, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Veterans Administration.
The Ho-Chunk Place is one of several facilities that Ho-Chunk, Inc. maintains across the United States and abroad. Ho-Chunk, Inc. has operations in 16 states, including Washington, D.C., and in eight foreign countries.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., gave the commencement speech at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's summer undergraduate commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held on Saturday, August 17 at the newly built Pinnacle Bank Arena where approximately 390 degrees were awarded.
Earlier this year, Morgan received an award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognizing his leadership, service and contribution to the State of Nebraska. The University's Chancellor Harvey Perlman then asked Morgan to be the speaker for the commencement ceremony.
"It is truly an honor to have been selected to give the University's commencement speech," said Morgan. "Graduating from college can be an overwhelming and exciting time in a student's life. My intent was to provide them with a little insight and advice that they'll hopefully be able to use in the working world."
Morgan earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1990 and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1993. One year later, Morgan launched Ho-Chunk, Inc. as the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Under Morgan's leadership, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown from one employee to over 1,000 employees with operations in 16 states and eight foreign countries. Revenues have grown from $0 in 1994 to $260 million in 2013.
Along with his work at Ho-Chunk, Inc., Morgan lends his advice and experiences to the University's Great Plains Studies. His most recent seminars have centered around the lack of opportunity on the Plains and public policy's impact on Native American economic development. Additionally, Morgan is an adjunct professor of Law at Arizona State University teaching tribal economic law and policy issues.
Morgan has been honored by People Magazine; USA Today; the U.S. Small Business Administration; Harvard Law School; Nebraska Indian Affairs Committee; and most recently by the White House in 2011 as a "Champion of Change", one of only 18 people across the U.S. to receive the honor.
Morgan has also served as economic advisor to the Bureau of Indian Affairs; was appointed to the Consumer Advisory Board of the U.S. Federal Reserve for a 3-year term; and has consulted with other tribal organizations throughout the United States on economic development issues and tribal business enterprises. He is the managing partner of Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan, a national law firm specializing in tribal economic development, tribal government and natural resource management.
A company in Ho-Chunk, Inc.'s All Native Group division has been awarded a $23 million federal contract. The All Native Group consists of companies involved in communications, information technology, managed services, operations and maintenance and training.
The All Native Group Company, All Native, Inc., was awarded the Office of Human Capital Management Professional Services contract for work to be performed at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and at all NASA Goddard Space Flight Center facilities throughout the U.S. The contract will officially begin on September 1, 2013.
The contract was a competitive procurement for certified 8(a) businesses. The SBA 8(a) status is given to small disadvantaged businesses. It provides these firms with the ability to participate and grow into the open market by offering support in mentoring, business counseling, training and financial assistance.
Under this contract, All Native, Inc. will provide operational support services, including, but not limited to: recruitment projects, human capital projects; ongoing staffing and classification services; learning, training, coaching, leadership development; organizational effectiveness, change management; career development and labor relations.
"Ho-Chunk, Inc. is thrilled to start this valuable relationship with NASA," said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "Ho-Chunk, Inc. and its companies work hard to provide customers with the best service and fair pricing. We appreciate NASA's decision to work with All Native, Inc. on this contract and we look forward to working with them in September."
All Native, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and SDB Certified company that serves a diverse array of clients. Incorporated in 2008, All Native, Inc. is a provider of network services, information technology solutions and managed services. Since its incorporation, All Native, Inc. has also expanded its operations to include expertise in complete voice and data solutions, training and professional services.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. recently announced plans for a new events center and casino at Atokad Park in South Sioux City, NE. The decision to go forward with this concept came shortly after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission selected another casino operator to build the new Woodbury County casino.
The developmental ideas for the Atokad property were under consideration until an announcement was made about the Woodbury County casino license. Ho-Chunk, Inc. then decided to submit a casino proposal for Woodbury County while keeping the Atokad property as a back-up plan. Since the Hard Rock proposal was awarded the Woodbury County casino license, Ho-Chunk, Inc. decided to revisit the original plans for the Atokad property.
In 2011, new legislation was introduced that, if passed, would allow slot machines at horse racetracks. Under that legislation, the former occupant of the Atokad horse racetrack would have had the opportunity to add slot machines to their property. However, the legislation was vetoed by Nebraska Governor, Dave Heineman.
At that time, the purchase of Atokad was an effort to protect WinnaVegas from any possible competitors that could result from future changes in Nebraska gaming legislation. Today, that effort is directed towards bringing gaming to Atokad. It is a necessary step to protect potential losses that could result from Hard Rock's operations.
"The alternative is to do nothing and wait for Hard Rock to be built, and wait for someone to take our market share," stated Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "We need to do what every other American company does when faced with competition and act strategically."
The new $40 million multi-purpose events center would be large enough for various equestrian events and could host a wide range of special events, from live musical acts to motocross races. The concept features multi-use contemporary natural stone and wood design all on one level. It will consist of approximately 157,000 square feet with an arena/exhibition floor surrounded by 1,500 seats. Future expansion of the complex may include additional exhibition wings, restaurant and retail space and an outdoor venue with seating.
"Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an entrepreneurial company that will not sit around and wait to see how something will impact us," said Morgan. "We will continue our efforts in creating economic development to benefit the Siouxland region while protecting WinnaVegas from outside competitors."
The Atokad development would require new legislation and/or a new constitutional amendment allowing slot machines at horse racetracks in Nebraska. If the legislation is introduced next year it could be successfully passed by 2014. Given those circumstances, the complex could tentatively open by the spring of 2015.
Lance Morgan, CEO and President of Ho-Chunk, Inc., has been awarded the University of Nebraska Builder Award recognizing his service to the State of Nebraska and to the University. The award was presented to Morgan by former U.S. Senator, Ben Nelson, during the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's commencement ceremony.
Each year, up to two individuals are chosen to receive the Nebraska Builder Award. It is the highest non-academic award granted by the University. The policies set by the University Board of Regents specify that the award be given to individuals who have been "builders" of the State of Nebraska and/or the University. Morgan was the only person selected for the 2012 award.
The award nomination was made by Associate Professor Wendy Katz, of the University of Nebraska Museum and Department of Art and Art History, and Dean David Manderscheid, of the College of Arts and Sciences. Their nomination was supported by Chancellor Harvey Perlman, of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A letter from Chancellor Perlman to Morgan stated, "The State of Nebraska has been enriched by your leadership, service and contributions. These superb qualities have been demonstrated over and over again by you, and they serve as an example for all Nebraskans".
"It is a great honor to have been selected for the Nebraska Builder Award," said Morgan. "Ho-Chunk, Inc. has come a long way since it first began in 1994 and this award is a great recognition of the company's ability to make a positive economic impact at the local and state level. We are proud of the progress our company has made to create a better way of life for the Winnebago people. And we are proud of our participation in the growth of the region and, in particularly, the State of Nebraska. "
Morgan continued, "I am proud to be a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Alumni and a lifelong Husker fan. Additionally, I am proud of the work that the University is doing to make Nebraska a better place to live".
Morgan launched Ho-Chunk, Inc. in 1994 as the economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Under Morgan's leadership, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has grown from one employee in 1995 to over 1,000 employees with operations in 16 states and 8 foreign countries. Revenues have grown from $0 in 1994 to $260 million in 2012. The corporation portfolio includes information technology, professional services, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, business products, marketing, agriculture and green energy.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. has been recognized by a variety of national organizations including: Innovations in Government Award, sponsored by Harvard University and the Ford Foundation; Honoring Nations Award, also sponsored by Harvard; Minority Business Magazine, Entrepreneurial Spirit Award; Small Business Administration; U.S. Department of State; and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Morgan has been honored by People Magazine, USA Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Harvard Law School; Nebraska Indian Affairs Committee; and most recently by the White House in 2011 as a "Champion of Change", one of only 18 people across the U.S. to receive the honor.
Morgan has also served as economic advisor to the Bureau of Indian Affairs; was appointed to the Consumer Advisory Board of the U.S. Federal Reserve for a 3-year term; and has consulted with other tribal organizations throughout the United States on economic development issues and tribal business enterprises. He is also the managing partner of Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan, a national law firm specializing in tribal economic development, tribal government and natural resource management.
Morgan earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
WINNEBAGO, NE – Ho-Chunk, Inc. recently donated a 12 passenger van valued at $9,250 to the Winnebago Boys & Girls Club. The van will greatly increase the amount of activities that the club can participate in by fulfilling additional transportation requirements.
The Boys & Girls Club offers life-enhancing programs and character development experiences to its members. The van will assist those programs and experiences by transporting members to and from incentive trips and football programs. Additionally, it will be used as a means to pick up supplies and to provide meals for club members.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. has allocated funds in the past to the Boys & Girls Club. Previous funds were used for facility improvements and various remodeling efforts. Ho-Chunk, Inc. makes it a priority to help strengthen the Winnebago community through programs like the Boys & Girls Club.
The Boys & Girls Clubs' mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The club provides a safe place for young people to learn and grow while offering continuous relationships with caring, adult professionals.
"We believe in the Boys & Girls Clubs' mission and want to do what we can to help them out," said Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "This was another opportunity for us to do that."
Rez Cars handled the acquisition and preparation of the 12 passenger van. Following its completion, a presentation of the van was held at Rez Cars. Ho-Chunk, Inc. was pleased to have at the presentation: John Blackhawk, Tribal Chairman & Ho-Chunk, Inc. Board Chairman; Melissa Modlin, Director of the Boys & Girls Club; and John Berridge Jr., Manager of Rez Cars.
Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc., has been appointed for a three year term to the Board of Trustees of the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Ho-Chunk, Inc. operates 34 subsidiaries with operations across the United States and in four foreign countries.
Under the leadership of Morgan, Ho-Chunk, Inc. has been honored for its visionary economic and community development by a variety of national organizations including his alma mater, Harvard University, the Ford Foundation and the Small Business Association.
Morgan has also served as economic advisor to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and was a member of the Federal Reserve Consumer Advisory Committee. He was selected as a Champion of Change honoree by the White House and President Obama. Morgan is the managing partner in the law firm of Fredericks, Peebles and Morgan LLP with offices located in seven states and Washington, D.C.
"It is a great honor to serve as a Board Member for this remarkable museum that showcases not only Native American history and artifacts, but present-day Native contributions to society and culture as well," Morgan stated.
As a member of the NMAI Board of Trustees, Morgan's responsibilities include advising and assisting with matters related to the administration, operation, maintenance and preservation of the museum, as well as oversight related to the acquisition, disposition and display of artifacts.
According to the NMAI website, the museum was established by an Act of Congress in 1989 as . . . "an institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere".
Opened in 2004, NMAI is the first museum in the United States dedicated entirely to Native Americans, both past and present, with exhibitions and multimedia shown completely from a Native American perspective. In addition to the Washington D.C. site on the National Mall, NMAI includes the George Gustav Heye Center in New York City and the Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Maryland.
The museum's permanent collection includes thousands of Native American artifacts such as artwork, weavings, beadwork, maps and photographs. NMAI holds an array of free events such as lectures, workshops and demonstrations featuring Native American contemporary issues, culture, ceremonies, music, dance, literature, theater and films.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. will again sponsor the Junior Achievement (JA) program in 2013 making this the eighth consecutive year. Children from both the Winnebago Public School and St. Augustine's Mission School will participate in the program beginning in March for all children in 4th through 8th grades.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. will financially sponsor the JA program by providing all materials, training and other expenses necessary to conduct the program. Additionally, most classroom volunteers who will teach and monitor the success of the program will also come from Ho-Chunk, Inc. companies and associated organizations.
Ho-Chunk, Inc.'s mission to provide economic development and job opportunities for Tribal members is incorporated in the program. JA has a positive impact on young students and their futures by empowering them to achieve at their highest potential. The JA program prepares students to have the skillsets and knowledge to create their own path for success.
"Mentoring young students will help them become productive and contributing community members in the future," states Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc. "The Junior Achievement program works with children to provide them with a responsible and effective path for long-term success that coincides with their regular school education."
JA creates a stimulating learning environment by using a hands-on curriculum to help students understand the value of work-readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Exposing students to business-related concepts encourages them to explore their career interests. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to potential possibilities for their future endeavors.
The JA elementary school programs include sequential themes with students learning the basic concepts of business, economics personal finance and effective communication skills. Elementary students examine how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers. The middle grade programs build on elementary level concepts and assist teens on how to best prepare for their educational and professional futures.
To become a volunteer or for more information regarding the JA program, please contact Melanie Parker at Ho-Chunk, Inc. by phone: (402) 878-2809 or by email.


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Etsy find of the day: round labrodite gold necklace.
Etsy find of the day: round labrodite gold necklace.
St. Kilda, a jewelry company I have admired for the past two years, is having an online sample sale. Click here to visit their site and see all the gorgeous jewelry that is on sale—my picks are the mini heart necklace pictured above and this peace ring. Also be sure to check out the many pieces that are part of their regular collection. My collection favourite is the loved ring.
I have posted about Pyrrha's wax seal pendants before, but had only admired from afar. Today I was able to see some in person and they do not disappoint. The fidelity pendant, which reads fidele en absence, is one of my personalfavourites. You can explore the image gallery here to find out what each one means.
Last June, I posted about the "I Heart California" necklace, created by tru.che on Etsy. Well, I was pretty disappointed to read this piece when I woke up this morning. Urban Outfitters has completely ripped off tru.che's original design! A few horrible things:
1. Of course, they gave her no credit of the design, which means she doesn't make a dime from her own design! This is ridiculous, because as you may know, Urban Outfitters has hosted design collaborations in the past. One such example was a ring collaboration with BLEACH BLACK, so they could have approached tru.che if they liked her design so much.
2. Not only did they rip off her design, but they offered it at a lower price point; her original pieces sell for about $50, which UO has their pieces listed at $19. Although the quality of the UO piece probably does not hold a candle to the original, it offers a significant price drop, which many people would find appealing. This could significantly affect her business and sales. In addition, the artist wrote about how the popularity of this line is what allowed to her to quit her job and focus on making jewelry full-time; that could now be in jeopardy.
I hope people will support tru.che and if this story gets enough attention, UO might be forced to discontinue and drop this line.
ETA: Urban Outfitters responded here. While they deny copying the necklace, I think the tone of their press release is far too aggressive. With their long, well-documented history of ripping off other designers, they should tread carefully.
Pyrrha created this wax seal necklace in Vancouver, BC. It is a rebus, which uses pictures in place of words. This one is: "bear picture + AND + FOR + bear picture"= "bear and forbear". This is said to "represent perseverance in times of trouble". Check it out on Pyrrha's website.
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This is the first post from Sonja Kassebaum, an Illinois-based distiller and fan of good drinks. She documents her interests at Thinking of Drinking.
You might not know it (yet), but there are a number of small distillers and spirit companies out there making amazing products. They may not have huge marketing budgets like Diageo or Pernod Ricard to get the word out, but they have passion, and many of their products are worthy of your attention. With distinctive flavor profiles and character that could not be obtained through mass production, this expanding array of small producers is slowly changing the face of the spirits industry.
I recently talked by phone with Allison Evanow, the founder of Square One Organic Vodka. She will be moderating the Artisan Spirits panel discussion at Tales (less than a month away!). At this session, you'll have a great opportunity to explore this trend in depth with pioneers from several aspects of the artisan spirits movement, including:
- Lance Winters, distiller at St. George Spirits, where they have been making a wide array of great small-batch spirits for many years (one of their stills is pictured at right),
- Neyah White, well-known mixologist from Nopa in San Francisco, who uses many artisan spirits in his beverage program,
- Eric Seed, proprietor of Haus Alpenz, the company behind several acclaimed artisan spirits introduced in the U.S. recently, and
- Bill Yorks, Spirits Manager at Quality Wine & Spirits, a Georgia distributor carrying a range of artisan spirits.
The panel will explore the meaning of the term "artisan spirit," and the journey required to get a product to the market. Taking an inside look at the spirits industry, the panel will discuss the barriers for small producers due to market domination by large companies and distributor consolidation, as well as the role of mixologists and cocktail aficionados in this movement.
The group will also examine whether this trend is limited to cocktail & spirits geeks, or whether this movement could transform the way the general public drinks. Will it be like the microbrewing industry? In answering that question, the panel will explore the who/what/why of this trend, and how the industry and consumers are responding so far.
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Sean Roy Parker is a video artist living in south-east London, he recently graduated from LCC with a degree in Graphic and Media Design. He's also one of the main people behind poetry collective Clinic. He recently directed and produced the Tubelord video for their new single, My First Castle, which we featured a few weeks ago. Sean works extensively with VHS creating montages out of found recordings and original material to create his own distinct analogue style. We sent our man Dale Marshall to catch up with him for a quick chat on what makes him tick, his work and his plans for the future.
Why the move into directing music videos?
The first one was for Phanes back in May, when I had just started using the VHS camcorder that my Dad bought me for my birthday. I had two weeks to complete all four of my projects for my final Uni deadline and obviously hadn't planned it properly. At the same time, I was getting into my housemate George's (Phanes) music, which is full of different textures and layers, so I decided to put the two together. I filmed and edited it in three days, and I was quite impressed with the result. I thought: this isn't too hard, I could do this.
How did the Tubelord video come about?
It was another short notice thing. Creatively I've been involved with Tubelord for about a year and a half, so if we're hanging out we're thinking up ideas for videos, or visuals. Jo (Prendergast, of Tubelord) had this cassette coming out, which had a single on one side and the other he had the guys from Clinic reading poems. Then he was like "well, we might as well make it a Clinic thing, I want you to do the video". I only had two weeks to do it, but that was fine because I don't tend to plan anyway. I tend to work with what I've got as I'm more of an arranger than a maker, so it's more about making do. That's the beauty of collage, you make do with what's there. You're recycling, and it becomes more of a task to match textures and build these sort of geographies, rather than spending loads of money buying ridiculous amounts of materials. To me that just seems wasteful.
On your website, you call yourself a 'dead media resuscitator'. Would you say your work deals with appropriation or pastiche?
I wouldn't really call it appropriation as that particular term hasn't come to mean anything. It's not a term for a specific genre of art or a specific way of working as everything is appropriated. Nothing can really be original anymore until we have another technological advancement. I would just call it recycling, and I'm not ashamed of that. I think if you try to skirt around the issue you are trying to hide from it. I don't think I'm ground breaking or anything like that, I just use materials that are cheap and readily available. At the moment I can't see the pull of wholly digital work or the Net Art thing, so I would rather work in the medium I am comfortable with.
I would say your collage work does have similar elements to Net Art though.
It is influenced by that, sure; because I spend a lot of time on the Internet. But if you look at the piece I have on the homepage of my website, it comes from a real situation and real materials. So a lot of it is as much about the honesty and transparency of the materials. In my case, I don't see it as Net Art, I see it as just another medium to work in. You can't class someone as a Net Artist just because they use a digital program to make their work. I think it's a bit of a throwaway term at the moment anyway, it could mean anything.
rWhat is it that draws you to the lo-tech style of filmmaking?
I'm not trying to be purposefully lo-tech. It's more about the analog memory of the tape, as it changes while you watch it. You can pick up a lot of detail and it is quite three dimensional in a way. I see people shooting on HD cameras and it just looks see-through, as if it is not there. With VHS, it is nostalgic and it is romantic, no matter what anyone says, but it is also funny in a way and I like to make myself laugh. It's something I find very important.
Are the references in the Tubelord video purely playful or are they symbolic?
I based the video on The Generation Game, cleaning product commercials, and corporate presentations, which, to me, are simultaneously aspirational and depressing. To be honest, I only want to look at things that make me laugh. I don't take my work too seriously, because I am scared of missing the point. My friend Jethro's love of all things shit has affected my way of seeing; its omnipresence is hard to ignore, and you just start telling yourself "Stop fighting it, it's actually quite good!" It's post ironic, because it is so shit that you put it on because it reminds you of something else and then you find yourself liking it. If it was ironic you'd be embarrassed.
How did the Louche video come about?
That was through a friend of a friend who had seen my video for Phanes. They had seen the VHS stuff I did and had recommended me for the project, as they were launching a new clothing line with the theme being Midsummer Murders. It reminded me of the times when I used to go round my nan's house and watch it on her VCR. So with that in mind, I wanted to create a pastiche with these tableaux of the "whodunnit". We shot it all in one day in the pouring rain in Kennington, but that didn't matter so much as for me the fun isn't in the shooting. If I am gathering raw footage I wont gather that much because I don't want to give myself too much to work from. I'll give myself about an hour of footage and then I'll spend ages picking out what's interesting from that. So, for me, It's a lot about composition, shape and colour, the basics of graphic design. The way I work has always been based around the primitive sense of art and design, color, shape, texture and composition, that's what interests me. It doesn't matter what medium it is, you find interesting complements.
So, with the Tubelord video, you don't really care if people don't get it, it's more about those visual aspects?
With my work, I am really selfish. I think to a degree you should be selfish, otherwise, it becomes a service. Having done a three-year degree that I was aching to free myself from art and design that ticks boxes. Maybe not everyone gets it, but the people who do get it can attach themselves on different levels. Some might just like the aesthetic; it might remind them of The Generation Game or whatever. It is always flattering if people want to talk about what you make and they show an interest. Even if they don't like it but want to talk about it, at least it is a touch point for conversation.
Do you have an affinity to any one medium?
When I went to University, I chose an illustration course purely because I knew they were going to work me the hardest. I didn't want to draw, I don't really think I can draw, but it was more about getting annoyed that people were just making, for the sake of making. I am so sick of watching people draw a stag's head on a t-shirt, all that visual waste. The reason I started doing collage was because I just have loads of things and it started occurring to me that all those books I had collected weren't monetarily worth anything, so it seemed silly to be so precious about them. Collage can be commercial as well, people like Anthony Zinonos and John Stezaker have made a really decent space for themselves but they have their own little niche. You see people copying them and it hurts but you know they were doing it long before.
Would you say you are moving away from the more traditional style of print-based collage?
Collage was a starting point because it was there. It was accessible and immediate. From there, collage became less of an aesthetic and more of a mindset, or an ongoing theme. I then started making sculptures as I thought that was the next step. The Phanes project was the first thing I had ever done on video but I just seemed to really get on with it. Then the Tubelord thing came along and I thought I will give it a go, and now I've got a few more projects coming up. If people are enjoying my videos and they think there is something in it that suits the music that is great. I would never do it to get money. If it doesn't suit the music it would just look silly. It's more about finding something in the music that matches what I do, or something I can latch on to. I guess it sort of suits the lo-fi bands, as it is lot about the actual technology breaking down and not performing well. It is quite funny as Phanes had his track played on Radio One as part of Jamie XX's essential mix and after that it just blew up. The video on Youtube went up to 10,000 views in a few days, which sounds like nothing but I was pretty chuffed, and people were leaving comments saying, "this is so sick". Then there was this one guy who wrote 'it's just Clash of the Titans edits put together.' Of course it is, look at it! I'm not trying to hide it.
Would you ever feel precious about your own work, say if someone took one of your collages, videos etc. and reused them?
I don't think so. I think that is what is interesting about collage. Rauschenberg got William De Koenig to do a drawing and then he erased it, and people were like "that's not art". You just think; why not? It's all about the idea. The execution is something you can learn, it comes with practice, but if there's an idea there and you can pull it out in a collage, ten second or three hour long video it doesn't matter.
Do you think there is an emerging creative "scene" in South East London?
Well yeah, it has been coming hasn't it? When I was at LCC (London College of Communications), a lot of the people I hung around with weren't actually on my course or even at my Uni, so they were studying things like photography, sculpture, social anthropology. If you just hang around with people doing the same thing as you, it's difficult to get excited at the things that are going on around you and that's common down South. There's also the addition of the East London line, the South London Art Map, Deptford Cross, PAMI festival. It is just so cheap to work and find a space, and I think South functions completely different from East. It's a lot more honest, it's hard working, and it's exciting. Lucky PDF are doing incredible things, along with Off Modern and Clinic, Utrophia and New Gallery, they are all exciting projects and spaces. If you can put together an exhibition it might not even be well attended, but the point is you are doing it and that is something to build on. It's not like a fucking trade fair round here, it's mates hanging around, building up that following. In East they make to sell. We make to build on. It's not about selling things. It's a competition but everyone is winning (laughs).
What stuff have you got in the pipeline?
I am going to be in a show by Baz and Chaz, which is like a moving gallery. They did a show at New Gallery, and their next show is in January at a temporary project space called Mexico in Leeds. Other than that, I don't have any plans and I don't want to do something in particular. If people are e-mailing me to do music videos then I will do music videos. If I am going to be an "artist" then I am welcome to suggestions. I want to be peripatetic, to be a sort of wanderer. This time next year I would like to be in a position where I can put on events, shows, work with artists. As long as I am getting by.
Any last words?
It's quite nice to be told something about yourself that you don't know. I think that's a reassurance thing, I used to always need reassurance, but now I feel comfortable in my own materials. It was always, and it always will be, about finding that medium or idea that excites you. It's immediate, what I make is immediate.


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"And grumpy. And Miranda's got a tacking point too ..."
Barry Otto
"I used to be funny, and perhaps I'm not anymore. It may be that I have become rather grumpy because I've seen so many things that have offended me that I cannot deal with in terms of laughter."
Kurt Vonnegut
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
A Dinner Together on the Farm
It has finally happened! Our first Farm Dinner took place Sunday July 26 at Storytree Farm. Anne and Nelson were fantastic hosts and I can't imagine a more perfect evening (except for the heat). The menu consisted of a 4 course meal starting with Chilled Pea and Mint Soup, a freshly picked salad of Mixed Greens and Cherry Vinegarette, Grilled Polenta triangles with sauteeed Summer Squash and Chard and for dessert Grilled Peaches drizzled with fresh Cherry Puree. Mmmmm. This has been a long time coming and it was a real treat to invite my friends and get their input. Everyone was so excited. Barbara Hill did an amazing job with the photos --- she is truly a talented woman, capturing all of the guests and the beautiful surroundings of the farm. Speaking of the farm, that is how the night began. Nelson and Anne took everyone on a tour of the farm and explained different methods of gardening, what kind of produce they have and talked about their CSA. Which, by the way, consistently sells out every year.
Lisa did a wonderful job setting up the tables and decorating, she really has a gift for that. I was lucky to get to spend most of the day in the cool house prepping for the dinner and drinking limeade with Nelson. That didn't last long, however because once 6:00 got there, it was game on. The bowls were chilled in the cooler waiting for their moment to shine. We ladled out the soup and topped it with fresh chives and vegan sour cream. Oh, I forgot to mention this was indeed an all vegan meal. When the tour was over everyone went to the table and started enjoying the refreshing flavors of the chilled yumminess. Once that course was finished, out came the salad made with Arugula, Beet Greens, Broccoli Leaves and Cucumbers topped with a fresh Cherry Vinegarette I made that day. There was a subtle spiciness in the salad that really complimented the sweet cherries. While the guests were enjoying the salad, I started grilling the Polenta and sauteeing the delicate squash Nelson had picked for me. We plated the veggies and topped them off with two polenta triangles. This dish was a huge hit! It was creamy and crispy and really perfect. For dessert, out came the peaches, fresh from Firestone Farms. I topped them with Cherry Puree that truly celebrated their sweet flavor.
Are you hungry yet? I hope so because we plan on doing this about 8-10 times a year, honoring the different seasons that the Pacific NW has to offer. We will be working on different farms throughout the County and showing people what can be done when you combine Farmer and Chef. The details still have to be lined up but it looks like we will have another dinner soon! I will be posting all the details on my website www.adinnertogether.com along with reviews of the first dinner. If you have any comments, questions or anything, just let me know. I would love to hear from you.
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