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TBS has given the green light to Men at Work, a new comedy produced by Franklin & Bash star Breckin Meyer, the network announced Friday.
The series stars Danny Masterson as Milo, a recently dumped nice guy who relies on his friends to help him become manly again. James Lesure (Mr. Sunshine), Michael Cassidy (Priviledged) and Adam Busch (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) play his friends, who also work alongside Milo at a magazine.
Danny Masterson to star in TBS' Men At Work
"Men at Work is an extremely funny adult comedy that mines humor from the unique, occasionally wrong ways men behave and interact as they face the challenges of life in the 21st century," Michael Wright, executive vice president of TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies, said in a statement. "We're thrilled to have these guys in our corner."
The 10-episode series, also executive-produced by Jamie Tarses and Julia Franz, is slated to premiere in 2012.


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Many of the worlds greatest riders came from Dryslope. Well Jamie Nicholls, Cheryl Maas and ummmm well most of the british scene back in the day. So Cheryls online TV show is up, so thought I would post a little link to it, but before that, here is a couple of pictures from back in the day.
This shot right here is using what at the time was a new stuff called Snowflex so whilst working at Whitelines we went to Tower Bridge and dropped in on this rail, with a very young Sam Cullum and Mike Rhodes. A great saturday that was. All shot by Adrian Cairns one of the best photographers around. Such a good session, and was a great time working with Matt Barr and Chris Moran on Whitelines.
This is up at Welling Garden City, a rail built by now defunct Experimental. That was a stairset, on fire for some reason. I managed to break my hand first hit, as the rail was rusty and sticky, but this was about half an hour later as we kept riding and didnt notice until 3am the next morning.
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Cabinet and table cigar humidors are a type of cigar humidor that is bigger than your typical portable and travel sized humidors. The best cabinet and table type humidors should not just look beautiful but should also be able to maintain proper humidity levels. Keeping the proper humidity levels, which is between 65% and 75% is the main function of any humidor and is the most important thing you can do when storing your cigars in order to maintain a fresh and quality product. Cabinet and table cigar humidors can hold anywhere from hundreds of cigars to thousands of cigars depending on its size. This type of humidor usually either looks like a beautiful decorative wooden cabinet or end table, or more industrial looking more similar to a stainless steel mini fridge. Before purchasing one of these types of humidors it is important to have an idea of what your needs are so you can find the best humidor for you. Some of the questions you should ask yourself before making your purchase are things like,how many cigars do I plan on storing, where will I be putting my new humidor, A more industrial looking humidor might be perfect for the basement, while a more decorative wooden cabinet or table humidor, will be better suited as a centerpiece to a room to show off its beauty. The following list of humidors are considered to be some of the best cabinet and table cigar humidors, based on their high popularity and amount of positive customer reviews.
The first on my list is the Milano by Prestige Import Group. This humidor is a beautiful countertop display piece, and can hold up to 125 cigars. The outside of this humidor features a dark mahogany color finish and Glass windows on all 4 sides for 360 degree viewing. This unit requires two humidifiers which are included when you purchase this humidor. The interior of this humidor features 3 angled shelves with dividers and a lock and key set to secure its precious contents. The hygrometer is mounted at the top of the outside of this humidor for easy monitoring.
The next humidor is the Whynter CHC-251S. This unit not only performs as a humidor but also doubles as a cooler with an adjustable thermostat with a temperature range from 54 degrees F to 66 degrees F. This is the ideal temperature range for storing cigars to ensure freshness and proper aging, which is especially important if you live in an area with extreme temperatures. The cooling system used in this machine is vibration-free thermoelectric cooling which makes for a more quiet cooling system in comparison to you average mini fridge. The interior of this humidor comes equipped with a humidity tray and hygrometer to maintain proper humidity levels. The shelves and drawer inside of this unit are made of Spanish cedar and are removable. Whether you are a true cigar aficionado, or just a casual collector this humidor will provide you with ideal cigar storage, and keep you stogies fresh.
The next humidor is a little on the pricey side but truly a beautiful piece of furniture. This wooden end table has dark walnut finish and holds up to 700 cigars. The top of this humidor features a see through beveled glass top, for cigar display. The top 2 drawers pull out and contain 3 adjustable dividers in each. Both draws and cabinet door have locks to keep humidor contents safe. This humidor would look nice in any room in the house.
The Valencia glass top humidor from Prestige Import group is in-between a portable humidor and a table humidor. This unit looks more like portable cigar humidor but is a little bigger and holds up to 120 cigars. This humidor is completely lined with genuine Spanish cedar, and has a beautiful high gloss finish. Includes a large external hygrometer, for a classic look that is easy to read. Glass windows show off your cigars and is very attractive. The hygrometer is easily calibrated and easy to read. The seal on this humidor is nice and tight and will keep humidity levels very stable.
The final humidor on my list is the NewAir CC-300 400 count cigar cooler. This humidor is very similar to the sending humid on my list the Whynter CHC-251S. This unit can hold more than 400 cigars and is furnished with 2 Spanish Cedar drawers and 3 Spanish cedar shelves to store your cigars. The drawers and shelves sit flush with the front edge of the cabinet and allows the air to circulate freely throughout the unit. One of the drawers is equipped with the the hygrometer that can easily be calibrated. This humidor is airtight and uses thermoelectric cooling technology that does not vibrate and runs silent, unlike normal mini fridges, which can be quite noisy in a silent room. This unit has a digital control panel that lets you easily set and monitor the interior temperature and humidity so you can rest assure your cigars will stay fresh for a long time.
If you are looking for the best cabinet or table cigar humidor to accommodate for you growing cigar needs then i hope this page helped give you a general idea of the different options that are available. Research, number of units sold and positive positive reviews are just some of the reasons these humidors made my list of the top 5 best cabinet and table humidors. From beautiful decorative pieces to more plain appliance like units that don't look much different than a mini fridge, to cigar capacity ranging from 100 to hundreds. Depending on your wants and needs when it comes to a large humidor will determine the best humidor for you. This list is meant to be a starting point for anyone looking to buy a new cabinet or table cigar humidor, and I hope that it helped you.


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Elements of street tailoring are paired with fur accessories at the Spanish designer's new collection at Barcelona Fashion Week
Last season's 'Best Menswear' winner at 080 continued his successful show streak at Barcelona Fashion Week for the A/W11 collections. With his 'From Russia with Love' collection, the FDModa graduate brought a bit of innocent politics into his otherwise sporty and functional collection. Military references from a bygone Soviet era characterised the show, which otherwise was full of track suit bottoms, colourful bomber jackets and beige nylon shirts. The army influences were visible through black and white shirt coats which came equipped with leather harnesses. These pieces were accessorised with fur scarfs and vintage Russian military caps. Elements of street tailoring shone through but it was the casual sportiness of Juan Antonio Avalos, a former Bernhard Willhelm employee, that stuck with us.
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DD: Yes, more than anything, it felt sporty!
Juan Antonio Avalos: It's more sporty than tailored, even though I always put one or two formal jackets in the show. But 80% of the collection is about sport!
DD: Was that real fur scarves and leather bombers?
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The 2020 Quality Initiative Recognition Program will honor AHCA nursing center members that achieve one or more of the
AHCA Quality Initiative goals:
Hospitalizations: Safely reduce long-stay and short-stay hospitalizations by at least 10% since Q1 2017, or maintain a rate of 10% or less.
Customer Satisfaction: Improve long-stay or short-stay satisfaction by 10% since Q1 2017, or achieve a rate of greater than 90%.
Achiever Structure:
Tier 1 = Centers that achieve 1 goalTier 2 = Centers that achieve 2 goals Tier 3 = Centers that achieve 3 goals Tier 4 = Centers that achieve 4 goals
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Find the list of assisted living communities recognized through the NCAL Quality Initiative Recognition Program.
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Nursing centers that achieve one or more of the above goals will be honored at the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit during a luncheon and ceremony on Tuesday, March 10 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm in Grapevine, Texas. To be recognized at the Quality Initiative Recognition Program luncheon, achievers and attendees must register for the conference and RSVP for the ceremony. Registration instructions can be found here.
While nursing centers do not need to submit data for hospital readmissions and antipsychotic use, centers must submit staff turnover and customer satisfaction data to AHCA to be considered for higher levels of recognition.
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If satisfaction rates are reported separately for different customer groups, this goal will be considered met if 90% or more of at least one of the surveyed groups indicates their willingness to recommend the center to others.
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Frontline sales managers hire reps, organize and allocate sales efforts across market opportunities, conduct performance reviews and reinforce good behaviors (we hope!), and in most firms, are the core means by which sales strategy is (or is not) accomplished.
Studies find that, in the short term, excellent reps with an average manager outsell average salespeople with an excellent manager. But over time, people working for an average manager tend to decline in performance.* Why? Many of the best reps get promoted, retire, or otherwise leave and, as the saying goes in talent management, "First class hires first class, and second class hires third class." In addition, excellent reps are excellent within their territory or accounts while a frontline sales manager has, for good or ill, influence across multiple areas and customers.
Sales manager is not just a bigger sales job. Moving from doer (individual contributor) to manager (someone who gets things done with and through others) is a challenge. You move from established performance in the doer role to being the new person in the management hierarchy, someone who does not yet know the ropes. Moreover, salespeople usually undergo this transition while learning about their reports, judging diverse strengths and weaknesses, performing administrative tasks, and making the numbers. It's not surprising that nearly every firm has examples of successful salespeople who are disasters as managers because they persist in their behaviors as reps rather than managers.
In finding sales managers, the de facto practice in most firms is still mainly gut feeling and on-the-job learning — that is, "the school of hard knocks" with a high dropout rate and much collateral damage. To accelerate learning, you must define the behaviors required, and then screen for and help to develop those behaviors. And to do that, an organization needs a relevant, shared language of development.
The Four Stages Framework for Frontline Sales
Stage 1: Helping and Learning
When reps join an organization, they must demonstrate the competencies relevant to that organization. There is no such thing as "performance" in the abstract. What matters is the contribution here — in your customer and company context — not there. A new sales person's responsibility is to learn, actively and practically, what's required and feasible in the current organization while building trust with people who affect the rep's performance.
Stage 1 could be called an apprenticeship, but many people stay there for their careers: Some people have 10 years of experience, while others have one year of experience 10 times. How many people reporting to you are like that? It doesn't matter what title those people have, they are in stage 1. One purpose of a shared language of development is to communicate responsibilities early and consistently. It's the individual's responsibility to learn the organization and perform the core tasks effectively. It's the organization's responsibility to make these expectations clear at the outset.
Stage 2: Contributing Independently
Those who move to stage 2 do so by developing a track record and reputation as someone who produces significant results. Stage 1 people are learning their craft. Stage 2 contributors perform at levels consistent with widening responsibilities. The analyst must be able to analyze it, and the salesperson must be able to sell it — profitably, consistently, appropriately.
It's from successful stage 2 performers that frontline sales managers are typically chosen. So note the issues at this stage. Many reps want to stay in stage 2: They are valued and often highly compensated. But their contribution is ultimately limited by what they can personally accomplish. To remain highly valued, they must also remain at the top of their game as technology, market, or buying behavior changes. It's the individual's responsibility to recognize the benefits, risks, and requirements of remaining in stage 2, and the organization's responsibility is to provide the relevant support: more technical or sales training if the rep is going to stay a salesperson; increased management training and transitional assignments if the rep is a candidate for sales manager.
Stage 3: Contributing Through Others
The only way to perform beyond the limits of the individual is to leverage the contribution of others. That's what good managers do. They support, influence, and align the efforts of others without themselves needing to "be there" — to open the client door, get access to decision makers, close the sale. Stage 2 individuals learn to develop and take care of themselves. Stage 3 managers learn to take care of others and assume responsibility for collective behaviors. They spend time developing people — not because they are "natural" coaches, but because the only way to keep increasing performance as a manager is to find and develop more people to whom you can offload responsibilities. That, in turn, enables managers to move on to additional opportunities.
Managers must also broaden their perspectives and understand the interdependencies required for their group's effectiveness. They proactively develop networks beyond their function so they can access the resources and cooperation of other units. It's at this stage, for example, that sales and marketing coordination is typically a vital part of a sales manager's responsibilities.
Stage 4: Shaping Organizational Direction
Sales managers at stage 3 can have successful careers without moving beyond this stage. But while stage 3 managers optimize the cards they have been dealt, stage 4 managers help to reshape the deck and the continued relevance of the cards. Stage 4 managers are students of the changing landscape of their external market and industry.
Further, stage 4 managers don't just diagnose market changes. They shape organizational direction and feasible options for doing things about them. As one senior sales executive put it, "I'm not the smartest person in this company. But I have a perspective on the relationship between our assets and opportunities. My job is to ensure our firm is utterly realistic about any difference between where we are and where we want to go, and the changes required to get there." It's from these ranks that firms can find future C-suite executives.
This model of managerial development does not imply that all or most people in a firm or function should be stage 4. All organizations need a portfolio of talent with people in different roles and stages. But it does suggest that all firms, and especially the sales function, need a communicable view about what it takes to become a frontline sales manager and sustain performance as market conditions inevitably change. Don't leave this to gut feeling. Keeping the stages research in mind can help you better select candidates, and provide the training and experiences relevant to that journey.
"Moving from doer (individual contributor) to manager (someone who gets things done with and through others) is a challenge."
* See the research cited in A. Zoltners, P. Sinha, and S. Lorimer, Building a Winning Sales Management Team (Evanston, Illinois: ZS Associates), 2-7.
** For the research, which now spans four decades across cultural and functional contexts, see G. Dalton, P. Thompson, and P. Price, "The Four Stages of Professional Careers," Organizational Dynamics 6 (1977); G. Dalton and P. Thompson, Novations: Strategies for Career Management Scott, Foresman, 1986); J. Younger and K. Sandholtz, "Helping Professionals Build Successful Careers," Research-Technology Management (1997): 23-28; J. Younger and N. Smallwood, Agile Talent (Harvard Business Review Press, 2016).
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A Magic Penny is committed to supporting parents as they engage in conversations about service. Addressing societal issues while giving back exposes children to challenging and complex topics that they need time to process. Family dialogue before and after volunteering is a valuable part of the service experience.
We encourage parents to discuss the area of community service for which they will be volunteering. When you sign up for an event, we outline each topic with key points to make, kid-friendly wording, and conversation starters. We also provide information on how to talk to your children about the specific organization they will be supporting. Children's book recommendations are given so parents have access to a variety of ways to approach each topic.
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- When discussing a heavy or complicated issue, follow your child(ren)'s lead and answer questions simply and honestly.
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Precision Food Innovations (PFI)
300 S.E. 14th Street
Pella, Iowa 50219
Office Phone: +1 641.628.3115
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Toll Free Phone: +1 800.247.1228
Two industry leaders in the food conveying industry, KOFAB and Meyer Industries, have teamed up to capitalize on their respective strengths and maximize their ability to offer innovative and technologically-advanced solutions to their customers in a new company: Precision Food Innovations (PFI).
Pella, Iowa, USA-headquartered PFI is operating as the food division under the umbrella of Precision, Inc., a global, employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of conveyor products and solutions founded in 1977. PFI has joined the industrial division Precision, Pulley & Idler (PPI), under parent company Precision, Inc.
"The combined brand portfolio we are growing at PFI gives us strong exposure to the food handling equipment business, as well as an ability to reach consumers across a wide variety of channels," points out Greg Stavers, senior president of PFI. "Customers can expect a smooth transition and will still be interacting with many of the same people they have come to know over the years."
KOFAB and Meyer Industries are long-standing reputable names in the food processing industry. KOFAB manufactures a significant share of custom-designed food equipment and specializes in original, USDA-approved stainless steel equipment for bakery, dairy, candy, meat, poultry and pharmaceutical processors, while Meyer manufactures a broad range of equipment including vibratory conveyors, bucket elevators, hopper-feeders, bulk box filling, mix-blend systems, hydrostatic steam blanchers, hydrochillers, washers and much more.
As Meyer Industries and KOFAB continue to transition into PFI, rebranding efforts will include new e-mail addresses with the extension @pfi-global.com, and a new logo to identify the launch of the new company.


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You may have seen yesterday on some on some of my social media posts that I got the June Glossybox yesterday and was very very happy with it this month! This month had a summer theme so had some things to help 'channel your summer beauty in one easy step'
Here's what I got
- Nip + Fab CC Eye Fix
- Teeez Trend Cosmetics Flat Stiff Eye Brush
- So Susan Cosmetics Universal Blush
- got2b Rise 'n' Shine Hair Soufflé
- QV Skincare Skin Lotion
The first thing I tried was the CC Eye Fix creme or as I would simply call it – a concealer 🙂 It says in the description "This refreshing eye cream and concealer in one combines oat extract with light diffusing pigments to brighten and lift the appearance of your eye area. It is also infused with beeswax to aid the protection of delicate skin"
I was prety much sold after reading that! It really does feel light and fresh when applied under the eyes, it blends well and isn't cakey so I love the texture. Only problem is I got the light shade and think it's just a bit too light for my olive skin. I think I'll try it out in the medium shade as I love that this is like an anti wrinkle cream too, it's very moisturising and not drying which can only be good. If anyone has given this a proper go or has a review please direct me or tell me what you think!? 🙂
Next is the eye brush from Teeez Trend Cosmetics who I've honestly never heard of but wow isn't the packaging and design on the brush handle gorgeous! So unusual and pretty! It feels a bit harsh but it might soften up after a wash. Its says its made from 100% natural hair, I'd love to know what kind of hair but can't seem to find out online.
So Susan Cosmetics is another new brand to me but I already love the packaging and philosophy. Founder Susan wanted to create make up that acted like skin care….something that's so important to me. So each make up product actually has added skincare benefits too. I haven't tried the Universal Blush on me yet but from swathing it feels really silky smooth with great colour pay off. It contains Buriti Fruit Oil repair and protect the dermis and improve skins elasticity! Nice!
got2b by Schwartzkopf I know is a good hair care brand so I was happy to see this. This strange looking hair product is their Rise 'n' Shine hair Soufflé which claims to give 'textured volume and silky shine' I've just tried a bit and it feels like a texturising paste in my hair? Might be better on short hair or just at the roots!
Finally is the Ego QV skin lotion. Again this is another brand I don't recall knowing but I love getting skin lotions as I go through a lot! This one is for eczema and other dry skin conditions so it's soothing and sort of feels like it leaves a light barrier to protect your skin. Wouldn't be something I would buy again but I like these little tubes for popping in my handbag and using for dry knees, elbows and hands in the summer.
Overall I'm very happy as I've found some new brands and products to look into. Very excited to use the blush and eye brush properly 🙂 You can get Glossybox here for £10 plus p&p on a month to month basis or get a better deal by getting a 3/6/12 months subscription.
Anyone like to share what you got this month in your Glossybox? Yaz x


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This is astronomy site of the Couch Potato Obsevatory (CPO) located in Orléans, Ontario, Canada.
Orléans, Ontario is a suburb of the city of Ottawa. It is located at latitude 45.5 N and longitude 75.5 W.
CPO was constructed from April to June 2003.
The observatory is in the attic of my house just above the computer room. The opening is a home made escape door that is similar to a skylight with no window. A ladder inside the computer room gives access to the observatory. CPO was designed only for astronomy video observing and imaging.
The observatory telescope is a Meade LX200 10". The pier is from a 55" high drill press. The camera is a Mallincam Hyper (a Mallincam PRO upgraded to a Hyper). The picture above shows the telescope outside the roof using the original Mallincam 1. All images are captured from the computer room below the observatory. Other equipment used are the Meade f/3.3 focal reducer and the Meade remote keypad.
Last updated on March 3rd, 2016.


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9 Parkside townhouses for sale
5 townhouses sold, only 4 remaining!
Available for purchase with vacant possession or subject to existing tenancies
A boutique collection of masterfully designed townhouses backing on to sprawling greens just 3.5km from Katoomba village and train station.
Construction complete and homes ready for occupancy.
9 Parkside townhouses available. 5 townhouses sold, only 4 remain!
Article by: Matthew Cranston | AFR Weekend
The peace and tranquillity of the Blue Mountains with the amenities and lifestyle options of a city location. Escarpments Estate sets the benchmark for Blue Mountains living.
The Blue Mountains might sound like a pretty isolated place to park money for property investment but 29- year-old Olympian Edward Fernon has just taken the risk expecting several measures in the federal budget, as well as the drift of home buyers further west, to help drive house prices…
Article by: Jennie Curtin | Blue Mountains Gazette
Katoomba golf course's rejuvenation continues with the driving range and gym now open and mountain bikes available to hire.
Escarpment Estate's Edward Fernon, who has the lease over the old course, said a number of the former golf club members have already tried out the range.
Article by: Tamikah Bretzke | Smart Property Investment
Former Olympian Ed Fernon says that in a bacon and egg sandwich, he's the pig – no matter the ambition, he's committed to achieving his goals.
In fact, Ed's commitment to his craft has taken him on a whirlwind journey from a university dorm room, to the 2012 London Olympics and on to a successful career in property development.
Article by: Sue Williams | Domain
It used to take Maria Liversidge 10 minutes to commute from her home in Croydon in Sydney's inner west to her job in Strathfield. Now after moving house to the Blue Mountains, she travels for an hour-and-a-half each way.
But she couldn't be happier. "I absolutely love living here," says school administration worker Maria, 62, who moved to Wentworth Falls two years ago. "I fell in love with this house, I've got a great view and a wonderful climate and lots of little villages around.
The peace and tranquillity of the Blue Mountains with the amenities and lifestyle options of a city location. Escarpments Estate sets the benchmark for Blue Mountains living.
Accessed via a private road, the Estate's townhouses sit on the edge of the former Katoomba Golf Course, now 57 acres of pristine parkland. You're just a short drive to the best the Blue Mountains offers. Within a four-kilometre radius are The Three Sisters, Scenic World, three major supermarkets, a range of cafes, restaurants and local artisan shops, Katoomba train station, the Great Western Highway, and multiple hiking and cycling trails. The equally picturesque Leura village is just a 10-minute drive east.
Use the navigation buttons to the left of the brochure or browse by clicking in the top or bottom corners of the page
Please note: Photographs and illustrations are artistic representations only. The final product may differ from that illustrated. Individual unit views may differ from that shown. While care has been taken to ensure that all representations are accurate as at the date of publication, Escarpment Estates does not warrant their accuracy. Purchasers should make their own enquiries and, where applicable, obtain appropriate professional advice relevant to their particular circumstances. All information is subject to change without notice.


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Introducing XEEDA
XEEDA is a bitcoin and altcoin hardware wallet and integrated app that provides a simple, secure, and convenient way to access, exchange, and manage bitcoins and other digital currency assets directly from your smartphone.
Xeeda's mission is to provide new users and experienced traders with convenient and secure mobile access to leading cryptocurrencies - anytime, anywhere.
Main Features
Secure Access to Cryptocurrencies from iPhone and Android Smartphones
Leveraging multi-factor authentication and built-in biometric security features, Xeeda provides a convenient and secure way to access, exchange, and manage bitcoin and other digital currency assets directly from your smartphone.
Built with High Grade Materials
XEEDA is built with a combination of high grade aluminum, polycarbonate water resistant chassis, and shock proof glass.
Secure Element
XEEDA Hardware Wallet is a cold wallet that will never connect to the internet, making it immune to malware and firmware attacks. All private keys are secured in a secure microcontroller and cannot be transferred outside of the device.
It's Cord-Free
From day one we decided to cut the cord and create the world's most convenient design and user-friendly experience for mobile users.
User Friendly and Powerful Mobile App
XEEDA includes a dedicated smartphone app that allows the authenticated user to easily access and control assets, manage balances, and initiate transfers through direct integration with ShapeShift and other exchanges.
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XEEDA is designed to look stellar! We spent months refining the industrial and mechanical design to ensure the right balance between form and function.
About Xeeda
Xeeda is a blockchain and transactions startup company developing the world's first cryptocurrency hardware wallet and integrated app for smartphones. Leveraging multi-factor authentication and biometric security features, Xeeda provides a convenient and secure way to access, exchange, and manage your bitcoins and other digital currency assets directly from your smartphone.
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Software wallets and online exchanges keep your cryptographic keys on your computer, mobile phone or worse, on a server on the internet. When you store your bitcoins in a software wallet on your computer, mobile phone or online exchange, your funds could easily get stolen or lost. Here is a list of risks associated with software wallets or online exchanges (web wallets):
-Online exchange servers gets hacked and your funds are stolen
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-Exchange can refer to policy terms and shut down your account
-The exchange might run away with your money
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Currency Field
3rd Party (Commercial)
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- ExpressionEngine 2
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Add-On Type(s)
Adds a new field type that handles currency conversions automatically.
This software requires your server to have CURL extension installed. fopen() also needs to be allowed for URL access.
- You can define a global currency each time you create a new Currency Field.
- You can select a different currency at each channel entry.
- Can convert all supported currency to one-another on the fly.
- You can select the needed currencies instead of using all of them.
- You can set rounding.
- You can substitute original currency name with a custom currency name within templates.
- You can show the currency before or after the amount.
- You can substitute a custom currency name within templates.
- Shows either currency code (USD), currency name (U.S. Dollars), or no currency indicator.
Available Currencies
- AED: United Arab Emirates Dirham
- ANG: Netherlands Antilles Guildes
- ARS: Argentine Pesos
- AUD: Australian Dollars
- AWG: Aruba Florine
- BBD: Barbados Dollar
- BGN: Bulgarian Levs
- BHD: Bahrain Dinars
- BMD: Bermuda Dollar
- BND: Brunei Dollars
- BOB: Bolvian Bolivianos
- BRL: Brazil Reails
- BSD: Bahamian Dollar
- BWP: Botswana Pula
- CAD: Canadian Dollars
- CHF: Swiss Francs
- CLP: Chilean Pesos
- CNY: Chinese Yuan
- COP: Colombian Pesos
- CRC: Costa Rican Colones
- CZK: Czech Koruny
- DKK: Danish Kroner
- DOP: Dominican Pesos
- DZD: Algerian Dinars
- EEK: Estonian Kroons
- EGP: Egyptian Pounds
- EUR: Euro
- FJD: Fiji Dollars
- GBP: British Pounds
- KRW: Gibraltar Pound
- HKD: Hong Kong Dollars
- HNL: Honduran Lenpiras
- HRK: Croatian Kune
- HUF: Hungarian Forints
- IDR: Indonesian Ruphias
- INR: Indian Rupees
- ILS: Israeli Shekels
- ISK: Iceland Kronur
- JMD: Jamaican Dollars
- JOD: Jordanian Dinars
- JPY: Japanese Yen
- KES: Kenyan Shillings
- KHR: Cambodian Riel
- KRW: South Korean Won
- KYD: Cayman Islands Dollars
- KWD: Kuwaiti Dinars
- KZT: Kazakh Tenge
- LBP: Lebanese Ponds
- LKR: Sri Lankan Rupees
- LTL: Lithuanian Litai
- LVL: Latvian Lat
- MAD: Moraccon Denari
- MDV: Moldovan Lei
- MKD: Macedonian Dirham
- MMK: Myanmar Kyat
- MNT: Mongolian Tugrik
- MUR: Marutian Rupees
- MXN: Mexican Pesos
- MYR: Malaysian Riggits
- NAD: Namibian Dollars
- NGN: Nigerian Naira
- NIO: Nicaraguan Cordubas
- NOK: Norwegian Kroner
- NPR: Nepalese Rupees
- NZD: New Zealand Dollars
- OMR: Omani Riyals
- PEN: Peruvian Nuevos Soles
- PGK: Papua New Guinean Kina
- PHP: Philippine Pesos
- PKR: Pakistan Rupees
- PLN: Polish Zloty
- PYG: Paraguayan Guaranies
- QAR: Quatar Riyals
- RON: Romanian Leu
- RSD: Serbian Dinars
- RUB: Russian Rubles
- SAR: Saudi Riyals
- SBD: Solomon Islands Dollar
- SCG: Seychelles Rupees
- SEK: Swedish Kronor
- SGD: Singapore Dollars
- SLL: Sierra Leonean Leones
- SVC: Salvadoran Colones
- THB: Thai Baht
- TND: Tunisian Dinar
- TOP: Tonga Paang
- TRY: Turkish Lira
- TTD: Trinidad Dollars
- TWD: Taiwan Dollars
- TZS: Tanzanian Shillings
- UAH: Ukrainian Grivnas
- UGX: Ugandan Shillings
- USD: U.S. Dollars
- UYU: Uruguayan Pesos
- UZS: Uzbekistani Sum
- VEB: Venezuelan Bolivars
- VND: Vietnamese Dong
- VUV: Vanuatu Vatu
- WST: Samoa Tala
- XPF: Pacific Franc
- YER: Yemeni Rials
- ZAR: South African Rands
- ZMK: Zambia Kwacha
Update Information
- v2.1.1 fixes a bug in show_currency parameter.
- The currency field v2.0.0 is fully compatible with v1.0.0; and it updates your existing data seamlessly.
This field type makes use of Google Calculator and Yahoo Finance Currency Converter.
Currency Field Links
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This entry was last updated November 23, 2014, 9:44 am.
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How to Make It
Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add lentils and rice; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Step 2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce to medium-high heat; add mushrooms and garlic; sauté 4 minutes or until tender.
Step 3
Add vegetables and remaining ingredients to lentils and rice. Let stand 15 minutes for flavors to blend.
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On February 5th and 6th, Bryan Brown and Jaime Cummings of the NYSIPM Program presented their latest findings to the farmers, agricultural consultants and agribusiness associates attending the Soybean and Small Grains Congress meetings in Batavia, NY and Waterloo, NY.
This event was sponsored by the Northwest Dairy, livestock and Field Crops Team, an outstanding regional agriculture program from Cornell Cooperative Extension serving a nine-county region in western New York. The team's specialists work together with Cornell faculty and extension educators statewide to provide service to the farms large and small whether dairy, livestock, hay, corn, wheat or soybean focused. They are part of the Cornell CALS' Pro-Dairy program outreach.
On Wednesday, February 5th, the meeting took place in Batavia. Besides NYSIPM staff, presenters included Mike Stanyard (CCE NYNY Team), Dennis Pennington (Small Grains Specialist from Michigan State University), Gary Bergstrom (Cornell University Plant Pathologist), Jodi Putnam (Field Crops Specialist from CCE), Mike Helms (Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell University), and Dan Wixted, (Pesticide Management Education Program, Cornell University). With such experienced trainers as these, attendees heard valuable information that will serve them well once the 2020 field season begins.
Bryan Brown shared his recent research trial on managing waterhemp in soybeans. Effective Programs for Controlling Waterhemp in Soybeans
Jaime Cummings presented her research survey results on biocontrol use of a parasitoid on the cereal leaf beetle. Cereal Leaf Beetle: History, Biology, Management and Biocontrol
On Thursday, February 6th, the same team of presenters spoke to an audience in Waterloo, NY.
Congratulations Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team. Their educational programs and individual assistance cover a wide area of best management practices and as well as dairy farm business. For dairy farms, a bilingual dairy specialist provides producers with employee training and human resource facilitation in Spanish. Educational and support venues range from on individual farm management team meetings and troubleshooting to multi-day classroom and hands-on training and from ongoing farmer group discussion meetings to thematic day long symposia.
As to the success of this year's S&SG Congress? Mike Stanyard shared this: I want to thank all of you for making the 2020 S&SG Congresses a success! It was a very well-rounded program and I have received plenty of comments about the quality of the presentations. I know the growers took home some very valuable information.
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Fotobug - Episode 110 - Nerotrigger laser style
Welcome to podcast number 110! Fred and Jim test out the laser triggering option on the Nerotrigger and attempt to capture falling jello into Fred's mouth. Although we had a small problem with the Nerotrigger, we eventually corrected the issue and were able to proceed with our unusual quest! The Nerotrigger can also trigger on other events and we will be testing additional features in future episodes.
There is still time to get in on the Maine Fall Colors, Moose and Black bear workshop. Also registration is open for The Black Hills Shootout in South Dakota, but workshops are filling up fast. We also have openings for the Julian Alps fall colors in Slovenia. Go to www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com for these and other workshops!
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It was hilarious when Chris Hardwick begged Funko to make him into a Funko Pop since all of his friends had one on Talking Dead. I just liked the idea so I made one for you Chris! you deserve one. My wife and I really love your show, the Walking Dead experience wouldn't be complete without watching your show after TWD episode!
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One of the interesting experience exploring streets of Tokyo is getting lost, and then find your way back with the signboard maps scattering around the town.
Usually these maps are placed at train stations, near the entrance/exit. The maps are labeled with places of interests, transportations, local municipals, public services like police kiosk (koban), local parks and even public toilets.
Simple, practical and very useful for anyone to find out where they are heading.
Other than helping people to get to the destinations, it's also very useful to serve as a "GPS" to mark down where the person is. For most cases where you're standing is pinpointed at the centre of the map as a red spot.
At Omotesando (表参道), heading towards Meiji Jingu (明治神宮).
Located at Yurakucho (有楽町), in between the Imperial Palace and Ginza.
Well the 2 examples above are map signboards made by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Here're some other examples.
Tokyo University Komaba campus (東京大学駒場キャンパス), where I sit for the EJU exam last Nov.
Detailed map of the Imperial Palace surroundings.
Maps are also shown at gardens and parks.
At Asukayama Park, Oiji (王子飛鳥山公園).
Besides the landmarks this map suggested the ideal jogging trail as well. Taken at Arakawa Nature Park (荒川自然公園).
Yushima Seido (湯島聖堂) near Ochanomizu. Comes with the landmark's details and descriptions.
Toneri Park, Adachi-ku (足立区舎人公園).
Roppongi Hills.


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Sitepoint had a book sales running recently where they made all their books available for sale at 7$. Being a sucker for good books and deals, I bought more than I should have. Here is the review of the first I read, "Outsourcing web projects."
This books is written from the viewpoint of buyers, but as a vendor, I have some insights (IMO) from the other side.
It starts with these chapters.
- How to Have Vendors Competing for your Job.
- How to Find the Perfect Outsourcing Partner.
- How to Get the Best Price for your Project.
- How to Get it All on Paper.
- How to Keep the Project on Track.
- How to Turn your Vendor into a Long-term Partner.
How to Have Vendors Competing for your Job.
Getting vendors is easy, getting the perfect vendor for you is harder. This chapter tells you how.
It boils down to
- Be knowledgeable.
- Be willing to give and take.
- Don't be a jerk.
This chapter is pretty spot on. Nothing turns of a vendor like a client who seems like he doesn't know the scope of work, or is going to be a pain to be working with. If you look like one, and get a quote, you are getting a "Painful Customer price".
How to Find the Perfect Outsourcing Partner.
This chapter provides step by step guide to pare down the big list of Vendors you must have got in chapter 1.
- Eliminate the lowball offers, they probably don't understand the complexity.
- Eliminate the too high prices, you probably got the "Painful Customer price".
- Eliminate those who do not have references and portfolios for type of work you need.
- Eliminate those who can not prove and justify claims in their portfolios.
Overall another spot on chapter.
How to Get the Best Price for your Project.
After chapter 2, you have a small list of vendors who all have expertise. You can get the best price for you from these vendors.
- Prove again that you are a non painful client.
- Use info you have gained from talking to multiple vendors to see if any of the vendors will sweeten the deal.
How to Get it All on Paper.
You have now selected a vendor and need to get the Payment and legal structure. This chapter explain the legal terms.
It provides guidelines on choosing between fixed and hourly bid. (If your project is complex go with hourly). For fixed bids, it recommends tying payments to a milestone based structure, another which I agree with.
How to Keep the Project on Track.
- Keep realistic expectation, and expectations in sync.
- Have communication but not too much.
This chapter is fairly basic, and if you are the person keeping track of progress, you would probably know everything this chapter explains, but this good as an overview.
How to Turn your Vendor into a Long-term Partner.
Getting new vendors is hard and time consuming, so you want trusted people you have worked with.
Just do what you claimed when choosing the vendor in step 1, and they would be glad to work with you again.
- Be knowledgeable.
- Be willing to give and take.
- Don't be a jerk.
Apart from these,
- Pay on time
- Offer to write testimonials/references.
- Send referral customers.
Again a spot on chapter. There are people who we have worked with for years, and who we give massive discounts to work with them. There are people who I wont want to work with in any price. This chapter gets the difference completely.
Overall I think this is a very well written book, and if you are looking to hire a vendor for a web project this is a must read book. Buy it here.
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Oakville Natural Stone Corporation prides itself on providing the highest quality natural stone products the world has to offer. It is our continuous goal to provide a level of service that is unmatched in the natural stone industry. Our commitment to quality, service, and sustainability has helped us grow into one of North America's most highly regarded producers & suppliers of imported natural stone.
Our global supply chain is built on exclusive overseas partnerships, a large staff of our own company inspectors, and a solid transportation framework which enables us to not only provide all the products you see on this website, but any natural stone product you many find in the market. Oakville Natural Stone Corporation can also facilitate any size project and can custom cut even the most intricate specification.
As a leader we have also taken it upon us to address the ethics in our industry. As most are already aware, conditions in overseas factories are not always ideal and sometimes even oppressive; therefore we have implemented strategies and a code of conduct our partners and raw material suppliers/quarries must follow. Read more about "Ethics & Sustainability" practices.


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If you'd like to see my recent four+- and five-star YA recommendations, visit Robin ReadsnWrites.
* I didn't make it beyond the first 20 pages.
** I made it to the end, but I either skimmed or skipped large sections.
*** I might have skipped/skimmed, but I liked it and might read it again.
**** I read at least 95% of the book and it was good -- probably will be reread.
***** I read every word, and I loved it! A favorite and definite reread.
This year, I'm only going to list the stars and a brief recommendation for the type of readers I think will enjoy the book [(R) means it's a re-read; * means it's an ARC].
Horde, by Ann Aguirre -- highly recommended for those who read the first two in the trilogy and those who enjoy a struggle for survival fought with compassion and strategy (and love) -- Feiwel & Friends, 10/13
*The Body in the Woods, by April Henry -- recommended for those who enjoy a solid mystery and a multi-POV approach, along with unique but likable characters -- Henry Holt and Co, 6/14
Cured, by Bethany Wiggins -- highly recommended for those who enjoyed the first one and those who enjoy a virus-based dystopic with strong characters, a solid fight between good and evil, and a sweet romance -- Walker Children's, 3/14
Currently Reading: um, the same three I started before *sigh* (TBR-pile fail!)
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Projects: outcomes that require multiple steps
GTD defines a project as:
A desired outcome that may require more than one action step to complete
A project is a container for all the actions that are needed for achieving its outcome. Projects appear in many places in zendone:
In the
Quick add.
- When creating an action from the processed item in the processing panel.
- When editing actions.
- In the
Review and Organizesection.
Viewing your list of projects
You can see your lists of projects in the Review and Organize section, on the left column:
Creating and deleting projects
You can create and delete projects using the buttons on the top of the list:
You can also create a project in any combo where you can select a project (e.g: in the Process, in the Quick add, when editing actions…). Select the option
Create new project… in the opened combo:
Editing projects
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4 In 1 Row, also known as Connect Four, is well-know classic board game. The rules for the game are simple, while the game very fascinating. In the game, you compete with AI technique at three difficulty levels.
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4 In 1 Row, also known as Connect Four, is well-know classic board game. The rules for the game are simple, while the game very fascinating. In the game, you compete with AI technique at three difficulty levels. At the expert level, the game is rather challenging.
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A uniquely challenging puzzle game for strategists of all levels from children to grand masters. BrickShooter is not just for people who can think and move fast. It's for anyone who enjoys solving puzzles and taking their own sweet time doing them.
Highly addictive multi-player puzzle word game. Plays similar to the classic Connect Four game except you try to make four letter words to win. You may play the computer, or challenge a friend over your network, or play on the internet.
Fruit Fall is a 'revolutionary' new puzzle game that is guaranteed to keep you coming back for just one more try. Match up the fruit by turning the grid and allowing the fruit to fall. Fruit-tastic!
This game is classical n-puzzle game. You can play this game with boards ranging from 2x2 up to 6x6 sizes.
For all lovers of erotic Tetris(TM) puzzle games and fine art photos of beautiful sexy women. The main goal of this free erotic game is to reveal exciting photos by clearing the playing field. Special absolutely free version for PalmOS!
American checkers, Russian Checkers, Pool and Giveaway games. Play against computer or human opponent. Game via Bluetooth or InfraRed connection is available!
A Goblins Puzzle is a virtual jigsaw puzzle game. The unique feature of this game is the animation of the puzzle. You can assemble puzzle while animation rolls or turn it off if you desire. You can download and play this game for free.
Erotic puzzle game for PalmOS with sexiest girls from all over the world. Registered version contains 75 premium sexy shots. Erotic photos provided by Petter Hegre - winner of the "Photographer of the year 2001" at the Erotic Oscars in London.
The goal of ClickPuzzle is to clear screen from tiles. You can delete tiles by clicking on group of identical pictures. If you click on such group, they will vanish and all tiles that placed lower will move up to pack puzzle.
Fruit Puzzle 3D - an addictive puzzle based on the famous Lines game. One of the few games you'll always want to play just one more time.
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If ever there was a project named for the very opposite end of the season to the one in which it was finished it would be this shawl. The final stitches were cast off as snowflakes peppered down against the windowpane in what should have been Spring and has in fact been deepest darkest winter. Again.
Don't get me wrong, I've loved every single flake of snow, celebrated and cherished each new weather forecast, and revelled in fully smothering every member of my family in handknits, but it was a funny old finale to a summer shawl.
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John envisions an industry where small-scale tea farmers look at each other as partners to collaborate with, as opposed to competitors, so they can all participate and benefit equitably from the tea supply chain.
The New Idea
John is addressing the vulnerability of tea producers at the lower level of the value chain by getting them to self organize in order to access emerging markets, and in turn, enable them to have a larger share of the profits as they deserve. John is challenging the common competitive thinking amongst farmers, instead enabling them to become collaborators. His approach encourages farmers to build teams and team leaders, who work together to create Tea Producer Companies. These teams of farmers are built on galvanising the entrepreneurial capabilities among farmer communities, who in turn, mobilize other groups. John is changing the tea supply chain by influencing policy and creating a new model for small tea growers to organize themselves, manufacture and sell tea to markets directly by reversing the order of value chain ownership and management.
His organization, Grassroots Tea Corporation, involves the participation of and ownership by tea farmers at all stages of its operation. From the outset, at the primary level, farmers participate in and own the production process because they are made shareholders in the Producer Company. In fact, the framework of the Producer Company ensures that only 'producers' can be shareholders of the entity and all shareholders have equal voting right irrespective of the number of shares they hold in the Company.
The Tea Board of India is a state agency that was set up in 1954 to promote and regulate the manufacturing of tea in India, but has historically been built on the expertise of dealing with large-scale and industrial estate system of tea production in India and less of on the critical knowledge required to account for the needs of STGs (Small Tea Growers). John recognized the need for STGs to have a voice and facilitated the formation of the Confederation of Small Tea Growers Association (CISTA), an apex body of small tea growers in India. Through CISTA, he encouraged the farmers to self organize for policy advocacy, to fight for the rights of STGs and for them to have a critical voice in the industry by being a part of the Board of Directors at the Tea Board of India. As per the Indian Tea Act of 1953—India's central legislation seeking to regulate the tea industry in the country—there were no legal provisions enabling commercial production by small farmers. This changed in June 2017, when John, working together with CISTA and STGs across India, moved the Tea Board to approve the setting-up of micro and mini-factories. In January 2017 John established Grassroots Tea Corporation to empower farmers through the process of setting up micro and mini processing units by giving them access to larger financial institutions for loans. John is now establishing robust marketing systems of the tea produced by the Tea Producing Companies, through the agency of Grassroots Tea Corporation.
The Problem
A significant quantity of tea in India is grown by small and marginal farmers. According to the Tea Board of India, Small Tea Growers (STGs) contributed 36% of the tea produced in India in 2015—this number is expected to grow to 80% in the next 5 years. Approximately, over 250,000 STGs exist in India, of which a significant proportion of who belongs to Dalit (lower caste) and indigenous communities. Located mostly in remote and hilly terrains, STG's have low monthly incomes and rely on subsistence farming to survive. Growers experience great fluctuation in the price that they receive from the Bought Leaf Factories. Per kilogram of green leaf, STGs receive payment ranging from Rs.4 to Rs.22 in West Bengal and Rs.7 to Rs.22 in Assam. Their difficulties are further compounded by the lack of transparency in the actual price realised.
The Small Tea Growers are so vulnerable to exploitation because the policy so far did not allow them to set up independent small processing units, because of which they were compelled to sell their tea to middlemen, called leaf agents. Since an STG only has access to such leaf agents—at the ground level, practically only to one leaf agent—these middle men exploit the farmers by paying them very low prices for their green leaf. The leaf agents become their advisors in terms of pesticide usage and act as moneylenders, charging high interest rates. As a result, the STGs are separated from the process of manufacturing and distribution to the retail market. These farming communities are victims of uninformed agricultural practices, including ignorance about inputs, plant nurturing, plucking and leaf carrying methods.
A primary reason behind the inability of the reason STGs have not been able to improve their situation is the lack of direct access to markets. So far we have seen a supply chain that is controlled by global brands and retailers. As a result of this, STG's are presently unable to influence the tea value chain beyond the production of green leaves. Moreover, STGs lacked representation at the Tea Board of India till 2008, though there were desperate attempts by some farmer associations to get the government to fulfil the needs of their own communities.
The Strategy
John, in his role as the Executive Director of the Centre for Education and Communication, began his work with STGs by organizing farmers into Primary Producer Societies (PPS), which enables them to take up sustainable cultivation of tea. Through collective trading of tea leaves, STGs were able to directly negotiate with tea estates and Bought Leaf Factories—thereby eliminating the leaf agents in the supply chain and access markets directly. John works with the farmers in the PPSs to build their capacities to improve quality, build local institutions, negotiate with firms up in the value chain (leaf processing units) for a fairer value, build managerial capacities and make collective policy interventions. This approach was supported by the Tea Board of India, the statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, of the Government of India, which governs the cultivation, manufacture and trade of tea. PPSs gave STGs a functional framework to aggregate their resources, remove middle-men from the supply chain, increase their bargaining capacities with BLF, and report a higher household income.
Between 2011-2016, John facilitated the formation of 598 Primary Producer Societies (PPSs), covering 40,000 Small Tea Growers who cultivated tea in about 82,200 acres of land across 418 villages in Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
Yet, STGs are unable to influence the tea value chain beyond the production of green leaves. Growers experience great fluctuation in the price and moreover, there is lack of transparency in the actual price realized at the manufacturing and retail segments of tea value chain. While John recognized that collectivization was bringing STGs better-realized prices, he wanted a 360-degree role for the farmers in their participation in the value chain. He realized a need to introduce a policy to change to allow STGs to set up independent mini and micro tea leaf processing units, which would enable them to own the tea value chain from top to bottom. For the policy to change, STGs from across the country would have to collectivize to have a strong voice. Towards this, John facilitated the formation of the Confederation of Small Tea Growers Association (CISTA), an apex body of small tea growers in India.
Through CISTA, John enabled the farmers to work on policy intervention, to ask for the rights of STGs and for them to be a part of the Board of Directors at the Tea Board of India. In 2008, for the first time, an STG was invited to be a board member of the Tea Board of India because they recognized the need for STGs rights to be addressed. Key issues taken up by CISTA include setting up of Small Tea Growers' Directorate within the Tea Board of India, seeking a provision of insurance for small tea farmers and ensuring remunerative price for small tea growers. In June 2017, a result of the collective efforts, the Tea Board approved the proposal to the set-up of commercial tea processing micro and mini-factories, which introduced through a strategic amendment to the Tea Marketing Control Oder of 2003 under the Tea Act, 1953.
In January 2017 John, along with Dominic D'Souza and Kukhol Boro set up Grassroots Tea Corporation, private limited company, which functions as the exclusive marketing arm of the Tea Producer Companies and facilitates the process of setting up their micro manufacturing units. John's approach was focused on building teams and team leaders, who collaborate to make a deeper change in the society. The exercise encourages tea farmers to participate in and take ownership of tea farmers at all stages of the operation. From the outset, at the primary level, the farmers participate in and own the production process because they are made shareholders in the Producer Company. In fact, the framework of the Producer Company ensures that only 'producers' can be shareholders of the entity and all shareholders have equal voting right irrespective of the number of shares they hold in the Company. Select farmers are given training in 'management & administration', 'finance & accounting' and 'operations in the factory' so that leadership mostly are from within the community. The certification for the tea being an organic product would be through the Participatory Guarantee System, which would augment not only the participation of all farmers in ensuring the supply of organic tea leaves but also the mutual accountability in the observance of standards. However, this would be subject to whether the National Centre of Organic Farming includes tea as an agricultural crop that is recognized for Participatory Guarantee System. The farmer's participation and ownership of the process are safeguarded along with the vertical tea value chain – the manufacturing unit is owned by the farmers and the representatives of TPCs are in the Board of Directors of the Grassroots Tea Corporation, the marketing arm of the tea manufactured by the TPCs. The innovation lies in this participation and the ownership of tea farmers at all stages of cultivation, upending the standard setting, manufacture and marketing of tea. With the introduction of GTC and the institutions created for the implementation of Participatory Guarantee system, John is creating a linked and networked ensemble of micro and mini enterprises. He is working with tea machinery suppliers to create innovative designs for micro and mini units and is building an institutional support for STGs.
In Northeast of India, especially in Assam, tea has been a crop that survived along with other plants and crops. The plant was identified by the colonial invaders and converted into a commercial mono-crop cultivated in an industrial mode by destroying rich biodiversity. John is currently addressing this ecological danger in terms of food security for STGs by building scientific knowledge that is in sync with the current cultivation practices, translating this information to farmers, and through his model getting farmers to cultivate tea not as a mono-crop but as a part of diverse crops that respects biological diversity and sustainable food security.
Over the last seven years, 598 PPS have been formed reaching out to about 50,000 growers by the team of CEC. As a result, the income of STGs has risen by over 30% in India. Many STGs in India have opted for the environmentally friendly organic cultivation of tea as a result of this intervention. Nearly 15,000 farmers in India have started collective leaf trade, thus eliminating the leaf agents from the value chain and helping them realizing better prices. John has helped STGs across the country to set up seven mini-factories in Assam, Tripura, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, four of which obtaining institutional financial support to set up manufacturing units. In addition, He is also making sure that sustainable practices are used for harvesting and cultivation of tea. John is enabling them to manufacture and sell their tea directly either to big brands or to create their own.
John is also addressing the issue of food security, which arises out of the vulnerability of Tea being a cash crop by working with STG's to diversify what they grow. Today Small Tea Growers (STGs) contribute to more than 36% of the tea produced in India. The STG's share in tea production was 1.16% in 1999, which increased to 33.85% in 2015-16, and to 50% in 2017-18. In the next 5 years, the Tea Board of India has predicted that 80% tea production will be by STGs.
John is now focusing on establishing the robust marketing systems of the tea produced by the Tea Producer Companies, through the agency of Grassroots Tea Corporation. The Tea Producer Companies will produce organic tea observing social and environmental standards, which on the basis of mutual on mutual agreement, would be entirely purchased by Grassroots Tea Corporation and then would be sold to health-conscious tea consumers. The uniqueness of Grassroots Tea Corporation is that its Directors are representatives of Tea Producer Companies to ensure participation of farmers in the ownership and governance of the marketing company. Bilat Goyary, Sabin Narzary and Bijoy Boro are tea farmer representatives on the Board of Directors. Grassroots Tea Corporation will sell a bulk of the tea through third-party sales channels in the initial years. Simultaneously, Grassroots Tea Corporation will develop its own tea brand - equifarmtea which will be common for all Tea Producer Companies. The brand will ensure traceability and Grassroots Tea Corporation will engage in e-commerce and will explore social media for direct sales.
The Person
John grew up in Kerala in a Christian household that took faith seriously but not the institution of Church. Both his parents were government school teachers who were extremely driven towards towards their social responsibility to give back to their communities. Injustice highly disturbed John from a young age which came from his exposure to left and democratic political ideologies that swayed the political landscape of Kerala during his youth years. The radical re-interpretation of Christian faith from the perspective of the poor and the exploited was of a keen interest to him and he wanted to change the situation that caused poverty, inequality and injustice. John was a part of the political and student movement within the church where he redefined faith for other students through his lens of Jesus being a political leader and not a religious leader. He was a part of multiple social movements that were focused on informal labourers, which have deeply influenced his understand of the role of collaborative leadership. John could not come to terms with charity being the solution and because he believed it created an elated sense of otherness in those who were giving and a sense of dependence in those who were receiving. He played a critical role in setting up fishermen associations so they could collectively raise their voices against injustice and work together to creative alternative solutions to improve their conditions. He was a part of these movements during his graduation, postgraduate and PhD and while he was the Coordinator of Delhi Forum.
John began his work with STGs in 2008 while he was the executive director of CEC (Centre for Education and Communication) where he build capacity in local farmers to collectivize themselves and called them Primary Producer societies. Between April 2011 to April 2016, he scaled this intervention with the support of the European Commission, and created a recognition for STGs as producers in the value chain. John has been the executive director for the Centre for Education and Communication (CEC), from December 1994 to May 2017. The immediate reason that got John attracted to the 'tea' sector was the reportage of starvation deaths from tea estates in West Bengal and Kerala in later 1990s. Under his leadership CEC undertook a series of investigative missions which let them to insight that the emergence of small tea growers was not a natural phenomenon from within, but something which was external and integral to the restructuring of tea value chain. He started Grassroot Tea Corporation in 2017 with the aim of giving farmers a 360-degree governance and participation in the cultivation, manufacturing, processing, and marketing of tea.


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