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Hello everyone,
So sorry I have not updated my website for so long.
Deep Roots Tall Trees continues to go from strength to strength, please go to www.deeprootstalltrees.org to see what they are up to!
Also Yoga and Pilates continue at the water tower, if you are interested in joining either do contact me.
I am starting create with my hands again, watch this space for when I am ready to put images and information up!
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DENVER (CBS4)– Victims of cyberbullying recounted their stories to state lawmakers in hopes of turning online bullying to be labeled a crime in Colorado.
The testimony at the state Capitol on Wednesday included stories from both teenagers and parents.
"Which put me in a really deep depression, I was going through a lot at that time," said 14-year-old Ashley Berry as she described being bullied online.
Berry spoke to members of Colorado's Senate about why she believes a law making cyberbullying a crime is necessary.
"I think it definitely makes it harder for our generation than it is for some adults to even understand because they didn't grow up with that. So I think that, especially for me personally, knowing that I had to go home and see all of the things that I was dealing with at school, I had to see them from my bedroom, from the place that I considered safe. It wasn't safe anymore for me," said Berry.
State Senator Linda Newell, a Democrat representing Littleton, says the bill is designed to protect children in Colorado from online bullies who use social media to cause serious emotional distress.
"We have kiddos who are literally contemplating suicide because of cyberbullying. And that's wrong," said Newell.
Berry's mother doesn't want to see another child suffer like her daughter has.
"You know what really got to me was that my daughter, one of her friends at school was being targeted by the same group. And she started harming herself," said Berry's mother Anna.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is working on the details of the penalty to impose on those who commit cyberbullying. They are expected to vote on the bill on Monday.
The House passed the cyberbullying bill earlier this month.

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These are a few photographs from my new abstract series. I hope you like them. Please remember to support live artists. Photos © JoAnne Kalish. All Rights Reserved. Available 20 x 30 Signed Limited Edition.
"From Commercial to Fine Art
By Leon Graham
"Raindrop" is currently on display at The White Gallery. photo by Joe DiMaggio
"Crossing the Line," now at The White Gallery in Lakeville, is a collection of work from three talented commercial photographers, good friends with award-winning credentials, who now make fine art for their own pleasure. Throughout their careers they created images for magazine publishers, advertising agencies, major companies. Now they bring the same eye and originality to these very personal photographs.
Dennis Wheeler is best known for the many Time magazine covers he created. And created is the right word, because he made covers that were collages designed to grab attention on newsstands as well as comment on the cover subject in powerful ways. Four silhouetted male profiles — red, yellow, white, black — overlapped for a story on leadership in America. A cover on the sex explosion showed a young man and woman facing each other with much of their bodies covered by a giant fig leaf zippered down the middle.
At the White, Wheeler shows complex mixed media collages of carefully arranged objects, drawings, little photos, slashes of paint both long and short, all on brilliantly colored backgrounds.
"Pasture" stands out for its evocation of land and horses and the suggestion of fences. Made in browns and blues, the work is focused on a central black-and-white image of horses eating in a pasture. A gentle horse face peers at us from behind the pastured animals; there are small pictures of lakes too. All lie on swirls of thin, colored lines that suggest fencing wire.
JoAnne Kalish was the first woman photographer at Sports Illustrated. She is known for her ability to capture light and motion, as well as for the sensuality of many images. Her pictures of vegetables — two bell peppers at the White show — are luscious, rounded, inviting. Her pears are erotic and painterly. Even the two dogs meeting in "Venezia" seem about to begin a romance.
Kalish's "Eiffel" is a pyramid of luminosity as if reflected in water. Her "Reflections" catches a small boat to the left tied up on a narrow canal, while buildings are reflected abstractly in the water on the right, which has the sheen of a mirror.
Kalish's partner, Joe DiMaggio, is also a former Sports Illustrated and Time magazine photographer. (His and Kalisch's images of professional hockey are now shown at the NHL Hall of Fame in Canada.) He worked for many advertising agencies, won many art direction awards. He is a master of suggesting motion in still photos. "Chevelle" shows a bright and shiny wheel cover that seems to be catching a passing landscape on its surface. In "Frankfurt," a group of people are blurred so they appear in motion.
"Raindrop" catches a pearl of water as it is about to fall from the wide brim of a black cowboy hat that glistens from the moisture. We see only the nose and mouth of a man, who sports a marvelous neck bandana studded with white stars. "Infinity" is made of double yellow highway lines stretching into the distance between hazy trees and road shoulders that appear to converge up the road. It is wonderfully composed.
"Crossing the Line" continues at The White Gallery, 342 Main St. in Lakeville, Conn., through Sept. 9. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 860-435-1029 or go to http://www.thewhitegalleryart.com.
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So happy to have had such a great reception this past Saturday Evening. Thank you so much for coming despite the bad weather prediction. Show Runs from July 29 – September 7th in Lakeville, CT
Is it commercial art or is it fine art? A question we hear often lately because of the convergence of art and technology. These three artists have all enjoyed successful careers in the publishing world as photographers and designers with both Sports Illustrated and Time Inc. That was then. What is now are three artists who utilize the same skill sets to create beautiful art. We hope you join us to see the art of Joe DiMaggio, JoAnne Kalish, and Dennis Wheeler. The exhibition opens July 29th with the artists' reception July 30th from 5-7pm."
The gallery can be found at 342 Main St., Lakeville, CT 06039 and the gallery's webpage can be found at http://www.thewhitegalleryart.com/ .
Wishing you all a Very Happy Valentines Day!
Photo ©JoAnne Kalish all rights reserved
This is a short 3 minute travel piece Joe and I did on Venice featuring our artwork for those of you who would like to see it – http://vimeo.com/14422258


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I recently downloaded a software DVD ISO image from a vendor's website, burned it to DVD, and tried copying it to a server. No luck, the DVD was bad. That was the second DVD, the burn on the first DVD failed outright. Since I didn't really need a physical DVD except as a way to get the files I decided to finally take the time and look for a program that would extract the files from the ISO image. Some paid programs came up at the beginning of the search results but I finally came across the free iZarc. IZarc is freeware (not open source) and donations are requested.
IZarc is a file archiver that handles all the common archive formats. It supports over 40 file formats, with ISO among them. It also supports 256-bit AES encryption.
IZarc is a full featured file archiving utility. There's a command line add-in available along with a "2Go" version that can be run from a USB flash drive. There's a long list of supported languages and the uer interface was very clean.
I only used it to extract the files from the ISO image. For that it was quick and easy. I highly recommend it for that use.


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Ms. Mason comes to A S Hospitality/Dexter Solutions from GF Management, a leading hospitality management company where she was the VP of Development Strategies. Prior to her nine years with GF Management, she held roles in hospitality management and marketing, food and beverage, and hotel operations. In her role with Dexter Solutions she will be responsible for the Company's marketing efforts, developing new growth and branding strategies, and for enhancing the Company's client relationships.
Prior to joining A S Hospitality/Dexter Solutions, Mr. Altman was the Director of Sales for Key Accounts for O2COOL, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of creative consumer products, driving their entry into new markets. In his role as VP Business Development & Market Expansion, MR. Altman will oversee Dexter Solution's sales operations, manage the sales team, and lead efforts to break into new vertical markets. He has spent his entire career in sales, with experience in the promotional and merchandising space.
In addition to welcoming Ms. Mason and Mr. Altman, the hospitality-focused expansion efforts include the promotion of Karen Trendell to VP Hospitality Operations & Customer Experience. In her expanded role she will manage the entire end-to-end customer experience. The elevation of this role shows the Company's focus on customer service and its commitment to fostering long standing client relationships. Ms. Trendell has been with Dexter Solutions for more than five years and has been an integral part to the Company's most recent successes in integrated program development and delivery.
"The market dynamics in hospitality demand that leading brands enhance value at all levels while at the same time responding to shifts in ever shorter time frames. Our focus on an integrated design-and-deliver model gets that done more effectively by leveraging our scale, experience, and technology"
– Mark Zimmerman, CEO of A S Hospitality's parent company, Dexter Solutions
– Mark Zimmerman, CEO of A S Hospitality's parent company, Dexter Solutions
A S Hospitality specializes in developing custom programs, strategic project planning, brand identity management, marketing communications and custom fulfillment services for some of the nation's largest hospitality brands. For more information about A S Hospitality, please visit http://www.ashospitality.com.
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Online advertised vacancies rose 170,200 to 5,253,900 in November, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine (HWOL) Data Series. The October Supply/Demand rate stands at 1.77 unemployed for each advertised vacancy with a total of 3.9 million more unemployed workers than the number of advertised vacancies. The number of unemployed was 9.0 million in October.
"November labor demand shows renewed strength, helping to boost a slow-growth second half of the year," said Gad Levanon, managing director of economic outlook and labor markets at The Conference Board. "Gains were widespread across states and MSAs with continued positive trend growth across much of the U.S."
In November, the Professional category saw strong gains in Management (17,100 jobs), Business and Finance (15,400 jobs) and Computer (12,800 jobs) with a loss in Healthcare (-11,400 jobs). The Services/Production category saw gains in Office/Admin (43,100 jobs), Food (20,100 jobs) and Transportation (16,900 jobs) with a small drop in Sales (-8,800 jobs). Supply and demand rates continue to improve, providing better opportunities for job seekers.
Regionally, the West experienced the largest gains at 56,400 in November with California leading the way with 18,900 new jobs. The Midwest experienced an increase of 49,200 jobs, led by Ohio (+ 8,400 jobs) and Minnesota (+7,000 jobs). The South increased by 48,200 jobs led by Florida and Texas with gains of 10,900 and 10,600 jobs, respectively. The Northeast gained 30,000 jobs led by New York with 8,400 jobs. Only three states lost online jobs during November including South Carolina (-800 jobs), Maine (-500 jobs), and Maryland (-300 jobs).


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The first step is to get medical attention as soon as possible and contact your supervisor. For emergencies during off hours, contact crew scheduling. They will put you in touch with a supervisor on duty.
From this point forward, take extensive notes and retain copies of all forms and correspondence. If possible, take photographs and seek medical attention within 24 hours of the incident. Even if you do not think you need a doctor, file an incident report to document the event and get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
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In this post, we will look at how to update the Mavic 2 firmware using the DJI GO 4 App. Please ensure you have a fully charged device, drone and controller.
- Power on the controller.
2. Power on the Mavic 2.
3. Connect your device to your controller.
4. Launch DJI Go 4.
5. Ensure your device is connected to the internet.
6. When your device is connected select the red banner at the top of the app to enter the update screen.
7. Click "Download Now".
8. Your firmware update will now start downloading and updating the drone.
9. Your update is now complete. If the update has failed, restart the drone, controller and DJI app and try again.
10. If you own more than 1 battery each battery will have to be updated. Install the other battery and follow steps 1-6. Now slide to update the inconsistant firmware.
11. Your drone is now up to date.
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Handcrafted micro peace sign hand charm.
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Former Carroll Dragon Ross Stripling put his name in the Texas A&M baseball history books this weekend. Stripling, a senior right-hander, tossed the 11th no-hitter in Aggie history last Saturday against San Diego State.
On the strength of his impressive outing, Stripling was named National Pitcher of the Week by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Big 12 Pitcher of the Week.
Stripling also tossed the no-hitter on the same day he graduated from A&M with a finance degree. The Aggies won 1-0 as Stripling had seven strikeouts and allowed only one walk and threw 106 pitches. He improved to 9-2 and has a 2.36 earned-run average this season.
It marked the Aggies first no-hitter since 2004. Stripling was a ninth-round pick of the Colorado Rockies last year, but opted to return to the Aggies. At Carroll, he was a member of the Dragons 2008 Class 5A state runner-up team as a senior.
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This extraordinary mixed flower bouquet delivers your sympathy with a beauty and faith that reflects the love and loss you feel. The asymmetrical bouquet is hand-arranged to make a reverent and respectful setting for a picture of the deceased. The picture will be surrounded by soft color blooms of lilies, roses, green hydrangeas, orchids, Bell of Ireland, stock, miniature roses, blue delphinium, green coffee bean, and accented with lush greens. It makes a fitting focal point for a wake or funeral service.
Delivery is available same day if order is placed before 4pm Monday – Friday. Saturdays, before 12pm.
Schedule delivery in the future. The calendar gives you the option to schedule deliveries in the future.
You can also pickup your order from any Flower Patch store. See Store Locations.
At checkout simply choose which store you want it delivered to.
All arrangements are available for same day delivery near you. Our flower arrangements are full of vibrant colors and are made the same day as local delivery. No matter the occasion our flower arrangements are a wonderful addition to any anniversary, new baby, get well, birthday, wedding, sympathy or funeral, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, party, school dance, thank you or just because. Order now for online delivery or find a location near you. Serving Utah's Wasatch Front since 1977
When our driver arrives at the delivery location they will ask for the recipient name on the order. If someone at the home or business agrees to accept and sign for the flowers, we will allow that.
If the recipient is not there or cannot be located our driver will call the phone number provided for the recipient for more direction or delivery instructions. If there is no answer, we attempt to contact the customer. We leave a message and take the flowers back to the shop. We then send the customer a delivery or non-delivery notification email if an email was provided at the time the order was placed.
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If you are a parent, you have probably been there. Ready to hit the trail for a day of snowshoeing with the family and someone's snowshoe just fell off in "the deep stuff". Or, you witness a few too many faceplants due to shoes that are designed like a cookie cutter rather than something for your children to snowshoe on. Well, not with Northern Lites Youth model. Designed with the same high strength and light weight frame and decking as our adult shoes as well as our easy to use and proven TruTrak binding system, our Youth model will allow your children to run, walk, hop, skip and jump their way through the snow. Just try to keep up with them!
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After watching that incredibly dramatic video, you may be thinking… but, why the move? The simple answer is that our current lease expires at the end of 2017. Although, that alone is a valid reason to move, new compounding lab requirements necessitated major renovations which would have been extremely hard at our current location. These two factors came together at a perfect time.
As you can see from the video, we have found a brand-new space about 2 blocks from our current location. Starting with an empty shell has allowed us to build from scratch, which is ideal when building a lab with stringent specifications. We've designed the space to have an even better Coastal vibe that you'll enjoy spending time in. Warm lighting, soft colors, wood shelving, and an open shopping, pharmacy and check out space…no more bowling alley! We seriously can't wait to share it with you.
While construction is underway, you will continue to find us at 84 Marginal Way until the end of the year. We'll be closed on Friday, December 29th and Saturday, December 30th to complete the move and will open at 29 Marginal Way on Tuesday, January 2nd. We'll keep you updated on the progress along the way!
Important Details
Most importantly, our services and staff will remain the same. We will continue to offer
- compounded prescriptions,
- high-quality vitamins and supplements,
- herbal and homeopathic remedies,
- natural personal care products,
- coffee and baked goods, and
- educational events.
The slight difference is that there will no longer be a substantial cafe space like we have now. It will be more like a kiosk with coffee, tea, cold drinks, baked goods, and bars. As you can imagine, no longer having InterMed and Drummond Woodsum traffic will significantly reduce our need for a conventional cafe.
New Address
29 Marginal Way, Portland, Maine 04101
Move Date
Closing at 84 Marginal Way: Friday, December 29th
Opening at 29 Marginal Way: Tuesday, January 2nd
Phone and Fax Numbers
Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same. They are…
Compounding Pharmacy: (207) 899-0886
Health and Wellness: (207) 899-0993
Fax: (207) 899-0826
Our hours are changing slightly as well. The hours below will begin at our current location on Saturday, December 2nd.
Monday – Friday
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We have all the information you need about public and private dental clinics in Malolos. Compare all the dental clinics and contact the dentist in Malolos who's right for you.
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As U.S. and European antitrust regulators probe Google for possibly abusing its dominant position in Internet search, Google executives must be asking themselves: Since when did success become a crime?
The company's ascent from startup to $200 billion behemoth took a little more than a decade. Most of that time Google was the underdog, fighting far bigger competitors like Microsoft and Yahoo! with an innovative search technology that eventually won the battle for user popularity. Now the Federal Trade Commission has hired Beth A. Wilkinson, an experienced outside litigator, to head up an investigation into, among other things, whether Google tweaked that search engine to advance its own interests.
The accusation sounds slightly absurd: Everything Google has done since it was founded by Sergei Brin and Larry Page in 1998 has been to advance its own interests. But things change when you win. Tactics that are perfectly legal for a company with 5% market share -- like Apple's longstanding refusal to sell its operating system unless it came with an expensive Apple computer -- become suspicious or even illegal when a company has 60% share. Google's right to "improve" its search algorithm, which was virtually unlimited when the company was a fraction the size of Yahoo!, suddenly becomes entangled with its obligation not to squelch competition.
"If you are a company with 60% market share in the U.S. -- or 35% to 40% market share in Europe -- you have additional obligations that smaller companies don't have," saidNicholas Economides, an antitrust expert at New York University's Stern School of Business. Regulators want "to make sure competition is not restricted by companies with very large market share."
It's not known exactly what Wilkinson will be looking for at Google but Economides said a parallel European probe appears to be driven by complaints that Google has altered its search algorithm to push down sites that could be seen as competitors. "Price aggregators" who pull together price quotes for products, for example, complain they've been pushed off the front page of Google search results because they serve as a sort of mini-Google focused on shopping for specific products. U.K. website Foundem, for example, has complained that Google uses "penalty filters" to drive it down in the rankings. "The aggregators say `We're in the same business, in our own small niche of the market, as Google,'" Economides said. "Google puts us on the fourth page because we compete with them."
The argument is persuasive, but masks a common misunderstanding about antitrust law. The law isn't designed to protect competitors, but competition. The two are different.
"Many antitrust authorities are suspicious of competitor claims, when people say `They must be doing something wrong -- they're killing me,'" said Christopher Yoo, who teaches antitrust law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. "If they drive you out of business, it sucks to be you," Yoo said, but that doesn't necessarily mean antitrust laws have been broken.
Microsoft learned the penalty for success in the early 1990s, when the Justice Department sued for various practices including bundling its Windows Explorer browser with its dominant operating system and thus driving Netscape out of business. Critics of the case -- which resulted in a 1995 consent decree Microsoft still operates under -- say Microsoft was being penalized for giving a valuable product away for free, a clear benefit to consumers. Antitrust authorities argued Microsoft had a more nefarious plan: It feared that Netscape, combined with programming languages like Java, could create an online alternative to the Windows operating system. The government turned up internal e-mails suggesting Microsoft executives feared as much. By killing giving the browser away for free, it destroyed Netscape's ability to compete in a different market Microsoft controlled.
This two-stage reasoning could be used against Google. By constantly tinkering with its search algorithm, the company could keep potential competitors off-base and thus protect its dominant market share in search. That might help Google maintain its dominance as an Internet advertising broker (possibly another avenue for the FTC probe). Diehard antitrust regulators might demand, therefore, that Google disclose its algorithms to competitors so they can "reverse engineer" the code to remain on top of the search results.
Yoo is skeptical of such arguments, however. Kodak faced similar accusations back in the 1970s when it unveiled its Instamatic cameras with a new style of film cartridge. Competitors complained it put them at a disadvantage in the film market because they weren't prepared to supply the new cartridges. But the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected that argument in a widely cited 1979 decision, finding that "a firm may normally keep its innovations secret from its rivals as long as it wishes, forcing them to catch up on the strength of their own efforts." In the end, of course, Kodak lost its monopoly when film went the way of 8-track tapes.
"What the virtuous cycle of improvement requires companies to do is lay down terms of battle and tell competitors to get better or die," Yoo said.
That may be true, but it won't insulate Google from an expensive investigation here and in Europe. The technology industry and the powerful effects of network economics are partly to blame.
"The big problem in the high-tech industry is companies can very quickly go from a small market share to high market share, and the culture doesn't change so quickly," Economides said. "They did the same things when they were at 15% market share and suddenly they're at 60% and they're in trouble.
"You can see this happened at Microsoft," he added. "The e-mails in that antitrust case show they still thought they were a small company fighting to survive, even at 90% market share."


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Over time, our skin begins to display the effects of aging. Factors like sun, gravity and hormones can actually speed up the aging process. The collagen found in our skin begins to break down and results in fine lines around the eyes and lips, sagging skin, deeper lines and grooves in the brow, and much more. One day we wake up to find that our face no longer has that youthful, vibrant appearance we once had. Various procedures can help treat skin conditions and restore youthful appearances to our faces.
We utilize non-invasive technologies to safely and effectively treat the skin with laser procedures that have been scientifically proven to alleviate the skin concerns of our clients.
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Mental health as we ageMonday, November 16, 2015
Hi, I'm Leslie Surbeck, MD, Internal Medicine, Hudson Hospital & Clinic. Welcome to my blog!
The later years can present specific challenges to one's mental health, including retirement, illness, loss of peers, social isolation and decreasing physical independence. Despite these challenges, depression and anziety are not normal consequences of aging.
Symptoms of anxiety include ecessive worry, restlessness, and irritability. Both deptression and anxiety can be associated with sleep disturmabnce, changes in appetite, inability to focus and difficulty making decisions.
Establishing a daily routine can be helpful. Look for volunteer activities or creative pursuits that facilitate social interaction. Learn a new skill or hoppby, or work on a community issue. And, regulatr exercise is crusial for a healthy body and mind! If you just can't seem to shake a depressed mood or excessive anxiety, talk with your personal physician. Learn more about our Internal Medicine Clinic.
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Last night, Dascha Polanco, who plays Dayanara Diaz in Orange is the New Black lit up the VMA's (Video Music Awards) in a stunning shade of royal blue and a magnificent mane of sexy hair.
Her gorgeous waves were created by Cynthia Alvarez for Dove Hair. In an email Alvares told us, "Dascha and I chose the look tonight to compliment her outfit. We wanted something modern and fun but not too over the top. The look we chose is a classic style with a twist personalized with the addition of some hair jewelry." She shared the secrets on how we can create this look for ourselves at home, and it doesn't look too difficult.
1. To start the look I used Dove Style+Care Volume Amplifier Mousse on her damp roots to add natural volume.
2. I then parted her hair on the side (above the arch of her brow) and began twisting her hair towards the nape of her neck. I secured the end of the twist by criss-crossing two bobbypins.
3. The rest of her hair was blow-dried using a big round brush, pin curling each section as I went along.
4. Once all the hair was pin curled, I placed a few metal cuffs onto the twist to add a unique flair to her hair. I lightly sprayed the twist with Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray to tame any flyaways.
5. Next I removed the pins and ran my fingers through the curls to create a windswept effect and loosen up the waves. To set the look, I used Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray while lightly back-combing the roots. The final effect is a classic look with a little modern edge.
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There's Gold in California's Milk Seal
If you're seeing more of the "Real California Milk" seal this year, consider yourself part of a bigger plan.
The seal's greater presence on dairy products and in advertising is the No. 1 goal of the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in 2016, according to CEO John Talbot.
Speaking at the Golden State Dairy Management Conference March 10, Talbot said the seal is one of the California dairy industry's greatest assets. Along with the "Real California Cheese" seal, it has appeared on 600 million units sold annually across the U.S.
But as the CMAB capitalizes on growth opportunities in the marketplace, it plans to retire the cheese seal.
"It will make us more efficient to focus on one message," said Talbot. "It gets us back to our core: milk."
The CMAB, one of the nation's largest commodity boards, believes the Real California Milk seal taps into a growing consumer demand to return to "real food."
"It's the direction we want to go and the message we want to give to consumers," Talbot said.
That "Return to Real" message will be "the heart and soul of our new campaign," he added.
As part of its $16 million television campaign, the CMAB has four ads running nationally. It's also expanding the "Real California Milk" seal on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
In addition, the CMAB is promoting California's "real milk, real food" image through public relations efforts. Perhaps none has had greater visibility than its appearance in the 2016 Tournament of Roses parade on New Year's Day. CMAB's "Adventures in Real Food" float was awarded the Tournament Special Trophy honoring "exceptional merit in multiple classifications." Broadcast internationally, the parade was seen by 21 million viewers, with another 70 million impressions through press coverage and social media, Talbot said.
Jan. 1 also marked the national TV debut of the CMAB's 90-second "The Real California" ad, which was broadcast during the parade. Focusing on the return to real food, the ad showcased actual California dairy families as well as the values behind the milk seal and the "Return to Real" campaign.
Because the CMAB also sees strong dairy-category opportunity in foreign markets, it's designated this year's No. 2 goal as "invigorate international."
Already, California's dairy industry exports twice that of the rest of the U.S. Exports make up 30% of California's dairy sales, with the rest divided about equally between the state itself and the remaining U.S. Accounting for 37% of the Golden State's foreign dairy sales, Mexico is "California's largest market and growing nicely," Talbot said.
Southeast Asia and China follow as California's next biggest export customers. Not only can California ship more cheaply to Asia than to Chicago, but Southeast Asian markets offer great growth potential as consumers' incomes increase and they indulge their love of California's image and products, said Talbot.


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After a long time a new Windows Phone is launched, this time it is Sony Ericsson with their new Aspen. Sony Ericsson Aspen was announced a long time ago but it is finally available in the Indian market.
Sony Ericsson Aspen is a Windows Phone and runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional. It has a 2.4 inch resistive touchscreen of QVGA resolution with 65k color support. It also has a QWERTY keyboard. A 3.5mm audio slot is also present. The Xperia panels, just like in X1 and X2 is also present.
The internal memory in Aspen is of 100MB and the external microSD is expandable up to 16GB. It also has 256MB RAM and 256MB ROM. Both 2G and 3G connectivity is supported. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g is also present. Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support is also available.
The camera is of 3.15MP resolution but lacks flash. Video is recorded in VGA resolution at 15fps. It has no secondary camera. Stereo FM Radio with RDS support is also present. GPS with aGPS support is available.
Sony Ericsson Aspen will be available in Iconic Black and White Silver colors. Sony Ericsson Aspen is available in Indian market (Kolkata confirmed) and it will cost Rs.15500 (approx).


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There's a glamorization that comes with being an entrepreneur.
I'd liken it to the life of a professional athlete, minus the small perks like million-dollar-endorsement deals and ESPN shout-outs. For those cheering you on or admiring you from afar, there's a belief that "You have it all." And as much as you try to keep up appearances, to keep your fans believing, deep down you know that every day tips on the edge of loss: loss of time, cash, credit lines, customers, and even relationships.
I have woken up to loss every day for the last three months after a breakup with my former fiancé and former business partner. Lazarus, the food truck we started together, has sat in a parking lot for the last three months because we cannot come to an agreement on ownership. It's as if I've torn my ACL and I have to sit out for a season.
But thank the universe for the gift of the season of summer—when it's totally OK to take a break, a road trip, or a vacation. So, my little sister and I booked a five-day stay in Isla Mujeres, Mexico just off the coast of Cancun (think all-inclusive food and beverages, turquoise water, powdery white sand), and it was the best thing I could have done—not only for myself, but also for my business.
Here's what I learned and gained by taking a little time out of the game.
I Actually Relaxed
Customers have been constantly sending emails, tweets, and Facebook messages asking about the truck's location and whether we cater for baby showers and whimsical weddings. And each time I sit down to reply, I can't stomach the idea of typing, "We're temporarily closed for business." I don't know how long temporarily might be, and I'm never sure if "closed" is the right word to use.
Along with the semantics of the truck's operation status, I've been stressed and obsessed over the loss of profits, the customers who are missing their fried chicken wings and red velvet waffles, and whether Lazarus is lonely in the parking lot. Add a new (amazing but demanding) job into the mix, and my body has been screaming for relief.
Though I knew I needed a vacation, I didn't realize how stressed I was until an afternoon massage. Eighty percent of the hour-long session was spent kneading the knots of stress out of my shoulders and back. The woman kept pointing to my back and saying, "Tight. Relax more."
After that, as I sipped my cucumber water (infused with tequila) on the beach, I actually did feel relaxed, and I was reminded of a quote by Maya Angelou: "Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future… a day in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for."
For a few minutes, I stopped thinking about the future of the food truck. I stopped thinking about whether I would be a single black female, addicted to retail forever (thanks for this line, Kanye West). And I stopped thinking about my plan for working off the unlimited resort French fries.
Am I terrified of losing the truck? Absolutely. But in that moment, I couldn't continue to let it consume my day-to-day. I had been waking up every morning feeling like a failure and spending my days neglecting the CEO of my life: me. Relaxing allowed me to "separate the past from the future," redirect my entrepreneurship journey, and imagine the possibilities instead of hunting for the solutions that aren't clear yet.
I Got Inspired by Local Entrepreneurs
Isla Mujeres is on the coast of Cancun, so we took a 20-minute ferry across the Caribbean Sea to get there. The Island is tourist-friendly (our high school-level Spanish got us to the beach and to cerveza), but not "Americanized"—you won't find a franchised "neighborhood" bar or super store centers.
Upon exiting the ferry, two men with red carts asked if they could carry our luggage to the hotel. I tried to pronounce our hotel with a Spanish dialect but he laughed and said, "Don't worry señorita. Follow me."
As we followed him, we found that the island didn't have many cars—the majority of the population relied on scooters and golf carts. So, if you get off the ferry with groceries, luggage, or anything else that's inconvenient to carry, these basic red carts would tote your merchandise for less than three dollars. The men saw a need and met it in a simple way.
Then, we headed to a seafood restaurant my sister found on Yelp that was known for serving the best fried snapper on the island. Seating was limited but directly on the beach; the cook washed dishes outside on a concrete slab in front of us; and the staff didn't take debit or credit cards. Like the men with the red carts, they kept their business model simple, met a need, and had a top-notch product (according to the locals and Yelp).
Both of these experiences brought me back to the first year of my own business, when we had a larger menu and tried to attend every event in Tallahassee. We not only lost money, but we overextended ourselves and overpromised customers. We quickly realized—as I was reminded on Isla Mujeres—that keeping it simple and focusing on what you do best is what matters.
These businesses weren't using Square or sending tweets about specials for the day or encouraging customers to Instagram their meals. Without business loans, they crafted modes of transportation for goods and created makeshift dishwashers where they could. They were focused on their offerings and on making a living for themselves and their families.
In the glamorization of entrepreneurship, I often get caught up with the appearance of making it happen instead of keeping it simple. And as I move forward, it's another lesson I'll attempt to stick to.
I Reconnected With My Reason for Starting a Business
Our last day in Cancun, we woke up at 5 AM to tour Tulum, Mayan ruins that once served as a major port to Cuba. It was surreal walking through the passageways and following the steps of Mayans that lived in the city of Zama 800 years ago. Though the buildings are now uninhabitable, they still stand near the Caribbean Sea as a testament to their legacy.
Seeing this ancient legacy reminded me of the reason I wanted to start a business in the first place. Creating a legacy, something that I can pass down to my children and grandchildren, is important to me. As an African-American woman, I connected with entrepreneurship because I understood that it was the cornerstone for fledgling black communities after American slavery. These newly emancipated men and women took their trades and opened businesses that later funded schools and colleges for people of color. This was only 100 years ago, and the result of their hard work is still pressing on.
So as an entrepreneur, I want people to remember the impact I have on the community, not my profit margins. To have a Michael Jordan-esque legacy is wonderful; but to have a legacy that's filled with support I give to education, food justice initiatives, and entrepreneurship programs for urban and rural communities? That would be a legacy worth honoring 800 years from now.
It's funny that I needed these ancient ruins to remind me of my goals, but I also can't think of a better cue. I let out a deep sigh on the cliffs of Tulum, with a deep hope that everything I was worried about would work out.
I've been an entrepreneur for nearly three years, and I've learned lots of lessons along the way. But I think this one—that I need a break sometimes—is by far the most important. And I'd encourage all entrepreneurs to do the same. It doesn't have to be on Isla Mujeres (though you should totally go there)—what matters is that you get away to relax and come back driven to continue building your legacy.


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How does land-use influence how pheasants are distributed on the landscape?
In the spring of 2010-2012, we counted pheasants in locations across the entire state of Nebraska. Combining what we know about where we found pheasants and what we know about the land use in those areas, we were able to build maps which can predict where we're most likely to find pheasants. And the maps tell us more: turns out, the neighborhood is important, too. Leaving crop stubble and making sure farmland surrounding CRP fields has few trees make it more likely that pheasants will use available habitat.
The neighborhood may be important during the breeding season, too. The landscape surrounding CRP fields may influence how well nest predators find pheasant nests, according to a study conducted by graduate student Vicki Simonson.
For species-habitat models to be useful for conservation, they have to be accessible to wildlife managers. To see how we're changing the game in conservation deliverables, visit us here.
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Jorgensen, C.F., L.A. Powell, J.J. Lusk, A.A. Bishop, and J.J. Fontaine. 2014. Assessing landscape constraints on species abundance: Does the neighborhood limit species response to local habitat conservation programs? PLos One 9:e99339 PDF
Jorgensen, C. F. 2012. Assessing Local and Landscape Constraints on Habitat Management for Grassland and Upland Birds. MS Thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. PDF
Simonson, V. Examining the Influence of Landscape Context on Nest Survival. Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE. PDF
How do pheasants respond to hunters during the hunting season?
To understand how hunting influences pheasant behavior, we've been tracking pheasants in Southwest Nebraska since 2012. Radio-collars on male and female pheasants tell us where the birds move from day to day, and allow us to calculate a home-range size for individuals. So far, we've found that both male and female pheasants may respond to hunters in fields. Even though females are never harvested, they appear to increase the size of their home range when the hunting season starts.What we've done so far provides insight into how pheasant home ranges respond to hunters in fields with more hunting pressure, but how sensitive are pheasants to the movement of hunters within the fields themselves? We are currently addressing these questions as part of our study of hunter movements in Southwest Nebraska.
Publications and Theses:Messinger, L. 2015. Habitat and Site Selection of Pheasants and their Hunters During the Hunting Season. MS Thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. PDF
Does hunting continue to influence pheasants in the spring?
While studying pheasant behavior during the hunting season tells us a lot about how hunting pressure influences habitat decisions, it doesn't tell us the whole story. For wildlife, events during one part of the year can often "carry-over" to influence how individuals behave in the future. To track how hunting pressure influences pheasant populations even after hunters are gone, we continue to monitor and track hen pheasants in Southwest Nebraska during the breeding season.
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Laskowski, J. Fear Effects on Pheasant Reproductive Ecology and a Curriculum to Teach Wildlife Habitat Selection. MS Thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE. PDF


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How To Curb Sugar Cravings
People often lose control when it comes to sweet foods and consider it as a reward. If you are addicted to sugar or other sweeteners and eat more than you initially planned to, you are putting your health at risk. Everyone loves sugar, but they should know when to stop. Eating too much can lead you to major health problems.
Chocolates, candies and sodas all are sugar-based products. The carbohydrates present in the same are quickly turned into glucose in your bloodstream and increase the blood sugar level. Such carbohydrates are also found in fruit, vegetables, and other dairy products, but these products also carry fibre that slow down the process of sugar.
If you also regularly consume food items which have a high content of refined starch such as white bread, white rice, white flour, pasta, crackers and juices, you are also consuming sugar indirectly.
If you want to control you sugar intake, cut one sugary product from your diet each week. If you daily consume ice cream or desserts after your meal, try consuming them every alternate day. This will help you gradually take a control over your sugar cravings.
Sugar is linked to diabetes, obesity, hypertension, high blood pressure, headaches, and fatigue. Tweaking your diet by replacing your regular food items with vegetables that contain natural sugar – such as yams, beets, sweet potatoes, carrots, etc. – will help curb your cravings yet keep you healthy.
A healthy diet reduces calories by adding protein, vegetables, grains, and replacing bad snacks with good ones, such as Milk Lite, which has lots of protein but no sugar.
When a craving hits, walk away. Take a walk around the block or do something to change the scenery, to take your mind off the food you're craving.
If you are a sweet snack lover, then buy them in small quantities. For instance, buy a single small pack of cookies rather than a big one, to reduce the chance of overeating. If you crave to have something, then drink a glass or two of plain water and a handful of nuts like walnuts, almonds, and peanuts. Within 15 minutes it will make your feel fuller and control your craving.
Drinking water is one of the easiest ways to decrease your sugar cravings. Sometimes people eat sugary foods when their bodies are actually craving liquid. Drinking water will help you avoid sugary beverages as well as keep you hydrated and healthier. Avoid drinks with high sugar such as sports drinks, soft drinks, and some fruit drinks. Drink up to 8 glasses of water daily, as it will help boost metabolism.
Higher consumption of fibre helps you to maintain healthy sugar levels in the body, which will reduce the sugar drop that leads to your cravings which will also help your stomach feel full for longer amounts of time. So, look for foods with larger amounts of fibre, which help fill you up, such as whole grains, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, raspberries, and various beans.
Another strategy to avoid sweets is to limit access to temptation. This could be by either removing it completely or putting it out of sight. This decreases consumption as it provides more time to think about if you really, really need or want the sweet. You can try throwing away all sweets and sugar in your house, hide sweet items on the top shelf making it harder to reach or place healthier items in sight, such a bowl of fruit on the counter instead of a cookie jar.
So free yourself from sugar cravings and adopt a way of eating that is naturally energising, anti-aging and rejuvenating.
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CB Chief cracks whip!
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 00:15
Central Bank Chief urges private sector to take strength from improving fundamentals than too much focus on negatives
Lists what questions businesses should ask themselves and partner the future upside
Says businesses should invest in Sri Lanka than overseas
Expresses distress over local mindset when foreigners are bullish and investing in equity and debt markets
Admits political system is noisy and untidy but things get done in "Sri Lankan" way
Says Government plans are good and execution is key
Driving home the point that foreigners are more upbeat, Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy yesterday urged the private sector to have a stake in the country's future by taking advantage of the current most favourable set of circumstances ever in Sri Lanka's history.
Noting that lots of Government plans will take 12 to 18 months or more, the Governor told the opening of the Ceylon Chamber Economic Summit yesterday that in the next 12 months it is the domestic private that has to carry the battle.
He requested the private sector not to look at all the negatives as there were plenty but to ask themselves some rational questions. "Ask yourself: Are the macroeconomic fundamentals improving? Is macroeconomic policymaking being made in a more sensible and stable way? Is the investment climate improving and going in the right direction? Are the transactions cost coming down?" Dr. Coomaraswamy asserted at the tail-end of his keynote speech.
"Are we going in the right direction? If we are, I would urge you to put your money here rather than Bangladesh, Fuji or Ethiopia. I must say it sometimes upsets me a little bit I see foreigners investing in our stock market and Government securities. We floated an international sovereign bond and it was oversubscribed by seven times. Yet the domestic private sector still has its wallets tightly buttoned up. This is something I don't understand very much," the Governor said.
"We have a political system that is noisy and untidy. VAT gets introduced and then withdrawn after a Court case, there is squabbling within the Government but finally VAT gets passed not once but twice. The same thing will happen to the Hambantota agreement. Before it was signed people were on the streets and there was squabbling but it finally got signed. That is our way of doing things," said the CB Chief, evoking laughter from the audience.
He noted that this very untidy, and in many ways dysfunctional, political system had given the people freedom for 70 years and good social development. "We need to see through this and see where the country is heading and whether you feel you want to have a stake. I would urge you, the time to invest is now," the Governor told participants of the Economic Summit.
Earlier on in his presentation, Dr. Coomaraswamy made a compelling case to stress that sans the war, currently Sri Lanka enjoys the most favourable set of circumstances in over five decades whilst being part of Asia which is the world's most dynamic region today. He said that the Government is making positive changes in its approach to policymaking including macroeconomic management, monetary, trade and investments.
On the macroeconomic side, the country is moving firmly towards lower fiscal deficit, improvement in public finance, prioritisation of public expenditure and investments, reforms in State-Owned Enterprises, enhancing tax revenue, and achieving surplus in current and primary accounts.
With regard to monetary issues, the CB Chief said the focus is towards flexible inflation targeting and a forward-looking and proactive monetary policy. In terms of the exchange rate, the Governor said there is no Central Bank interference or effort to have an overvalued exchange rate that cannot be sustained and will have serious consequences. The Government is approaching trade policy and investment promotion aspect with a series of task forces focusing on the country's ranking within the eight pillars of the World Bank/IFC Ease of Doing Business Index in addition to a more targeted effort to boost FDI. Automation of Customs is another initiative.
Dr. Coomaraswamy also spoke on the expansion of the country's economic cooperation with India, China, Japan, Korea and Singapore among others. This strategy he said is the "jewel in the crown" as Sri Lanka will be the only country to enjoy preferential access to India, China and the EU via the GSP+ scheme.
Incorporating FTAs with Pakistan and those proposed with Bangladesh and Singapore, the potential market size will be three billion. "We need to leverage this preferential access to attract greater degree of FDIs. This will be Sri Lanka's differentiator and unique selling proposition," the Governor emphasised.
He said that there was a misconception that Sri Lanka could not succeed in manufacturing and such thinking could lock out lots of opportunities. On the contrary the Governor said Sri Lanka can focus on value-added manufacturing with skilled labour.
"We need to maximise the excellent relations with capital-surplus Asian countries to attract FDIs into manufacturing in Sri Lanka. Given our strategic location and preferential access, such manufacturing ventures can serve regional and other Asian markets," he added.
To safeguard domestic sector interests, the Anti-Dumping Bill will be presented in Parliament whilst in partnership with the World Bank, ITC and European Union, a trade adjustment package to help the vulnerable domestic sector be competitive as well as re-train workers is underway.
A scheme to develop SMEs with training, inputs and access to finance and marketing as well as modernisation of agriculture are some of the other initiatives. The importance of the country improving innovation, productivity and competitiveness was also stressed by the Governor, who said there must be laser-like focus and perhaps be in the DNA of the people at all levels.
"We need to respond to some of the paradigm changes happening in the country such as an aging population, when there are aspirations for higher growth, wealth and growth creation and the shift from a low income to lower middle income country status," the CB Chief emphasised, adding: "Government plans are good and execution is key."
Ranel welcomes CB chief's comments; says wants domestic investors to put their money where their mouths are!
Business leader Ranel T. Wijesinha, who attended the opening day of the Ceylon Chamber Economic Summit, said Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy spoke very well.
"His positive statement, delivered with clarity and characteristic humility and simplicity backed by learned economic thinking rather than political hot air, will boost even further the stock market which as of Friday, 21 July 2017 just recorded a cumulative net foreign investor inflow of Rs. 24 billion. Let the domestic investor now put its money where its mouth is. When a Governor who is respected, who is also an economist, feels secure about the economy then the nation must get moving. When opportunity knocks on the front door, domestic investors must not go to the backdoor looking for further handouts and opportunities unless they are sectoral or national needs rather than individual corporate or personal needs," said Wijesinha, who is also a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Director of Bank of Ceylon.
Policy making based on real time feedback and data: Principal Economic Adviser to Indian Govt. Sanjeev Sanyal
02Principal Economic Adviser to the Indian Government Sanjeev Sanyal yesterday told Sri Lankan business leaders that continuous modification of policy in tandem with external and internal challenges was key to policy and economic success.
Speaking at the Ceylon Chamber Economic Summit, he stressed on the need for changing the conceptual framework with which our economies need to be managed and reformed. There is also need to think very seriously about policy making based on real time feedback and data.
Using the analogy of a person with a dog and Frisbee, he said economies need to be flexible and adjust according to the prevalent situation and make the best decision. "For such a strategy you need continuous feedback, tinkering based on quick time response," said Sanyal drawing lessons from India's mammoth reform of introducing GST earlier this month.
"When India introduced GST it was done with admission that nothing is perfect and have in place a quick response team to fix issues. One needs to keep adjusting till it works," he added. He added that policy makers need to be prepared for creative destruction and real time feedback. "Continuous adoption is key, especially when introducing something new and radical," he added.
He also shared India's experience in dealing with bankruptcy. He said that in the past a business failure was perceived as a moral failure whereas as a progressive country one needs to be for creative destruction. "Every economy based on entrepreneurial system must be prepared for exits," Sanyal stressed.
He also said that an economy is an evolving eco system that needs to weather shocks and challenges and not as an engine as some used to deal with it. He also shared some key insights to how Singapore evolved to be a successful nation and what lessons developing countries such as India and Sri Lanka can learn.
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VIRGINIA KONCHAN Reviews
The Boatloads by Dan Albergotti
(BOA Editions, 2008)
Primal Fucking and Deathbed Prayers: a Poet for the New Millennium
"What I know is what is sacred," the speaker of "Vestibule" declares. This opening poem equips the reader for the impassioned world of The Boatloads, which contains some of the most twisted homages seen in some time. Textual revisioning is Dan Albergotti's forte; his poetic license, while contemporizing the legacies of Abraham, Keats and the good Lord himself, is audacious. His poem "Book of the Father" drips with scorn: " Yeah primal fucking. . . Yeah Abraham . . . Yeah paranoid/ schizophrenia . . . Yeah convenant and submission . . . In the tank with Ariel Sharon, in the studio with Jerry Faldwell, in the cockpit with Mohammed Atta . . . Yeah Sodom. Yeah Babel . . . Yeah Abraham and your literal origins. The father is high. Yeah the father is high. Yeah Abraham, just like a father, just like a father with a knife . . . "
His two poems that reference Keats ("Revision" and "The Eve of Ever After") anchor the collection; both reimagine ends to Keats' actual death, alone, in Italy—in "Revision" he and Fanny retire to a Greek island to "perfect the art of the human body"; in the "The Eve of Ever After," Fanny and Keats bear the slings and arrows of aging, bearing children, and losing libido (a distinctly unromantic end). "Those were the good times. Before a pale blue sigh/ replaced the purple riot in his heart. Before she/ lost her figure giving birth to little poets."
With an irreverence bordering on blasphemy ("We want to find a higher intent/ a god to damn"), and a connectedness to the natural world rivaling none, Albergotti's debut is a charged pastiche of imaginative genius, fiercely broken chips of song, and a strange peacefulness borne of surviving a treacherous journey only to find oneself washed up on foreign, or, with any luck, domestic shores.
His poem that speaks most directly to the problem of faith (few have it, and even fewer believe in the need for it), is "Affirmation of Faith," a poem which, like his two elegiac poems "Notes for a Poem in which God does not Appear" and "Poem in which God does not appear" tackles the oblivion of faithlessness (and of death) from a radical perspective: empathy. "I believe there is nothing to be done/ for the squirrel that's been dying/ all morning on my gravel driveway," the poem begins. When this animal death intersects with the death of a sparrow that hits the glass-paneled window of the living room: "I believe I stood and walked to the window/ and watched the sparrow close her eyes/ evenly over four minutes while her small head/ became more and more perfectly framed/ by an expanding halo of clear fluid." When the speaker's father dismisses the speaker's vigil over these twin deaths from the animal kingdom as inconsequential, the speaker simply states: "I do not believe my father can feel the movement."
These two poems, among others, testify to the severance between modern man and his dying gods, and introduce a profoundly disquieting thought: our participation in the divine may at times be an act of interference in the inevitability of death.
Here, the problem of language (formulated by E.M. Forrester as "How do I know what I think until I see what I say?") is inextricable from the problem of how, and in what, to believe. "We say Ilium and auto-da-fé,/ napalm and Nagasaki. Our words are like tongues/ of flame atop toy soldiers, consuming us as soon/ as we utter them," says the speaker of "Lesson of the Elements: Fire." Echoing Rilke, who equated beauty with terror, The Boatloads equates terror with the imagined indifference of god and the natural world—and the implications thereof, of being forgotten. Yet this most intimate of intimate relationships—that of a projected godhead and the soul—is one with which Albergotti refuses to exchange for a variety of temporal banalities, despite the fact that the god mourned for in The Boatloads is conspicuously absent.
In The Boatloads, the reader confronts the notion that the book of life is generated by an absent god wresting forth beautiful songs from his pining creation—as if god, tired of wooing the soul, has decided to let creation woo god—however heartbreaking, this idea of a lyrical sacrifice demanded by god surfaces, with force. "There is no answer./ There is/ no other song. The only song/ is this song./ Our lords make us sing it./ And then they write it down./ See how the lords are writing us. / They are wise and mad."
Virginia Konchan's poetry and critical writings have appeared or are forthcoming in such publications as The New Republic, The Believer, Notre Dame Review, Rain Taxi, and American Poetry Journal. She is also a contributing reviewer for ForeWord Magazine.
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Remember the 'Mom remembered Melrose' jingle? And how excited we all used to (read still) get over Ghost Pops? What about Steri Stumpie, Super-Cs, Nik Naks, Crème Soda floats, Marie Biscuits and Zoo Biscuits? And Ice Cap chocolate sauce? Or marshmallow fish, and mice with black aniseed tails, kept in a jar at the counter of the corner shop? And, for the ultimate sugar high (and gastronomic low), Dirkie condensed milk in a squeezable tube.
The treats of our childhood might not qualify for culinary greatness, but South Africa certainly does have some wonderful nostalgic foods. Here's a look at the South African brands and dishes we love best.
Bakers biscuit tray
The dark chocolate foil biscuit, the pink wafers, or the lemon creams: everyone has their favourite.
These days this quintessential cured treat is popping up in everything from salads to pancakes. All we know is that if you can flavour a Melrose Cheese triangle with it, we're into it.
Bunny chow
Typically associated with Durban, this dish originated on the sugarcane plantations as a way to transport lunch. Make your own bunny chow with sugar bean and vegetable curry.
This meaty dish topped with a layer of golden egginess is a Malay-influenced staple. Recipes vary, but usually call for apricot jam, chutney, Worcester sauce, curry powder and a handful of controversial raisins. Even Nigella loves bobotie!
Chappies chewing gum
Once upon a time you could get a handful of chappies for 1c and learn all you ever wanted to know about Blue Whales or mount Kilimanjaro. (Plus get some gum cut out of your hair an hour later.)
Deep-fried braids of dough dipped in spicy syrup? Yes please. You can't go wrong with this achingly sweet treat, especially when bought in jiffy bags from a tuisnywerheid tannie. Attempt koeksisters on your own.
Malva pudding
Made with apricot jam, this sticky pudding is an Afrikaner classic. We all know granny made it best, but try Ouma Corrie's malva pudding. (See our list of where to eat malva pudding.)
Melrose cheese
Are they still allowed to call it cheese? Not sure if the term applies to this addictive bright yellow goo, but you can't beat this lunchbox treat. (If mom remembered, that is.)
Milk tart
Originally this traditional dish was flavoured with dried naartjie peel, peach kernels or blanched almonds. Coconut milk or sweet wine were also sometimes added; nowadays it's more likely to be almond essence. You can cut the workload by using ready-made puff pastry for the crust.
African or wild spinach is a traditional South African veggie that's high in protein and vitamins. It's usually prepared simply with onions or potatoes. Try this recipe for morogo and guinea fowl pie.
Mrs Ball's
Sandwiches, samosas, bobotie, cottage pie and malay curries just aren't the same without a generous dollop of Mrs Ball's chutney. If you're feeling a little more energetic, try our version of the classic chutney recipe.
Mutton biryani
This spicy rice dish can be made with chicken or vegetables, but the lamb variation is the most popular of all. Try this biryani recipe borrowed from Cass Abrahams Cooks Cape Malay.
Nik Naks
We all know the intense pleasure of licking orange tangy fingers after repeated recon missions into the depths of a Nik Naks packet.
The roly poly Oros man is the stuff of nightmares. But this luminous drink was the only after-match option on the school sports ground. (Orange lips were an added bonus.)
Ouma rusks
Our homegrown version of Italian biscotti was first created by Afrikaners during their long treks around southern Africa. Rusks are best enjoyed dunked into a cup of Rooibos tea or moerkoffie. Make your own buttermilk rusks.
Pap, wors en sous
A braaivleis staple, this dish combines a bend of spicy boerewors (farmer's sausage), a mound of steaming pap (corn meal) and a slightly sweet sous (sauce) rich in tomatoes and onions. Monché Muller does a great twist on the traditional with her recipe for grilled mieliepap, beer-marinated boerewors and roasted chakalaka.
Peppermint Crisp fridge tart
This dessert is a winner for kids and parents – it requires no skill or baking (or style) at all. Peppermint crisp isn't sold anywhere else, and its delicate crystals of emerald green make this a magical pudding from childhood memories. One of the nominees for this year's best local blog award, The Food Fox, has a simple recipe for peppermint crisp tart.
Pumpkin fritters
Known as 'bollas' among the Cape Malay community, these are served sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. In Afrikaner households, on the other hand, pampoenkoekies are served drenched in syrup. Pumpkin fritters can be eaten as a side with curry or bobotie, or with syrup or sugar for dessert. Make your own pumpkin fritters.
Samp and beans
A daily staple throughout Africa, this dish is also enjoyed at celebrations. A range of different beans can be used; the important element is the samp. Try this samp and beans combination with lamb.
Simba chips
I wanna be a Simba chippie! For the best crunch on a cheese roll, we always go for Simba creamy cheddar; tomato sauce flavour used to be the only choice for parties; and salt and vinegar will sear the skin off the roof of your mouth in a totally delicious way. But what ever happened to Chinese Chutney?
Steri Stumpie
Steri Stumpies are the next best thing if your mom won't let you stop for a Wimpy milkshake. As well as ubiquitous chocolate, strawberry and banana, you can now get them in crème soda, marshmallow, vanilla and toffee flavours.
This family-friendly pudding with an identity crisis contains anything from bright jelly to sweetened cream, custard and Boudoir biscuits. Try this recipe for more sophisticated strawberry and cream trifles from Alida Ryder of Simply Delicious.
Literally meaning 'fat cake', this batter-like dough mixture is deep-fried and can be savoured as a sweet snack drenched in syrup or honey with a sprinkling of cinnamon, or it can be savoury and stuffed with mince. As well as being beloved of the Afrikaans and Cape Malay community, Vetkoek is eaten on township street corners, where it is called 'amagwinya'. Try this vetkoek recipe.
Wilson's toffees
Ever start peeling the paper off a Wilson's toffee, give up near the end, and pop it into your mouth anyway? Totally normal.
Zoo biscuits
Featuring icing silhouettes of animals ranging from lions to dolphins, these pastel coloured bikkies are still the staple of picnics and kids' parties. They even inspired the name of 2013's best local food blog at the Eat Out DStv Food Network Produce Awards, lifeisazoobiscuit.com by Anél Potgieter.


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Toto Wolff says Ferrari and Red Bull have closed gap to Mercedes
Silver Arrows managing expectations following regulation changes
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Toto Wolff concedes Mercedes' gap to the rest of the field appears to have shrunk ahead of the new Formula 1 season getting underway in Australia.
The Silver Arrows have dominated the sport since 2014, winning six world championships, but it is unclear whether they head to Albert Park with the fastest car this year.
While Mercedes completed over 100 laps more than anyone else during Winter Testing, Ferrari posted the best lap in Barcelona. The greater focus on aerodynamics in 2017 also makes Red Bull strong contenders.
Wolff admits the overhaul of regulations means the world champions are managing expectations and face a challenge to retain their titles.
"What we've seen from Barcelona is that the margins at the front of the field have shrunk," Wolff said.
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"We'll see how that pans out in Melbourne, because we still don't know about the fuel loads, weights or power settings of the other cars. As the old saying goes, it is when the flag drops that the bull**** really stops.
"There is an art to managing expectations. You must not set them too low - but you must also keep them under control. With new regulations, everyone starts with zero points. It provides opportunities as well as risks for every team on the grid.
"You only need to look back to 2009 to see how unpredictable Formula 1 can be, with Brawn winning the Championship after being on the brink of extinction.
"We enter 2017 with that mindset. We take every one of our rivals seriously and respect every team's ability to find that magic bullet. They are all full of very clever people - the best in the world in their fields.
"We have done the best job we possibly could over the winter and, if we are not the fastest in Melbourne, then it's about finding out why and what needs to be done to get us back to that top spot.
"It's a challenge we will take on with great motivation and energy. Setbacks can provide a long-term opportunity because you constantly need to improve yourself."
Lewis Hamilton is looking to become the first Brit to win four drivers' championships and will be partnered by Valtteri Bottas in 2017 following Nico Rosberg's retirement.
Wolff is confident the pair are ready to embrace the challenge brought by the sport's new faster, aggressive cars.
"Lewis and Valtteri are in a great place. They have a respectful and friendly relationship from what we've seen in our team briefings so far," he added.
"It's an exciting time for them because these new cars are a real physical challenge. Both felt from testing that the G-Forces are enormous and they are embracing the new challenge of F1 2017.
"The target with these new regulations was to make this generation of F1 cars the quickest in the history of the sport. And looking at the results from testing, we're well on the way to achieving that. It's something that's never been done before and that's a radical change. We've even made them look more spectacular.
"Having spoken to the drivers, these machines are violent - just like Formula 1 cars should be. I have been out on track watching them and, next to the previous generation of cars, these are properly spectacular cars. From a fan perspective - and a part of me will always be a fan - it really is something special."
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Somerset skipper Jekon Edness believes complacency is the only thing between his side and a sustained period of Cup Match dominance.
The wicket-keeper led his side to a draw at the Wellington Oval — a match that saw Somerset dominate St George's, who were five wickets away from an innings defeat, and retain the trophy.
An assertive batting display on day one set the tone with the old, Janeiro Tucker, and the new, Tre Manders, both scoring excellent centuries.
And it's that mix of experience and youth that Edness, who wants to captain the side for the fourth time next year, thinks will stand the team in good stead for 2014 and beyond.
He told the Bermuda Sun: "We have a good nucleus, we can get a few more Cup Matches out of Janeiro, then we have myself, Jacobi (Robinson) and Stephen (Outerbridge) — 28, 29 and 30 — and then there's quite a big drop to the likes of Terryn Fray, early twenties, and Tre Manders, who is a teenager.
"If we can keep complacency out of the mix then I see no problem why we can't keep winning."
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"He's just 18 – he's got another 20 Cup Matches ahead of him.
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Thank youto all who came and celebrated St. Lucia Nights in Bishop Hill this year. The unusually warm weather resulted in a mist in the air that added a magical glow to the holiday lights. We had an absolutely wonderful time and hope you made some happy holiday memories here.
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Marine Service Charts (MSC) published by NOAA and covering all U.S. waters.
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