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The Organic Exchange is starting to clean up its act, well, sort of.
The organization, which is dedicated to the promotion of organic crops, particularly organic cotton, has toned down the spread of misinformation about conventional cotton.
But it still persists in attacking it. It's as though the organization doesn't believe that organic cotton has enough appeal to stand on its own.
Back in 2006, I wrote about Wal-Mart publishing the following about conventional cotton's environmental footprint (Cotton industry running down myths and misinformation.)
"We introduced organic cotton outfits to 290 stores this year, and our customers bought virtually all of them in just 10 weeks — that's 190,000 units. From just these few orders in a limited number of stores, the Organic Exchange has informed us we will have saved more than 500,000 pounds of pesticides and herbicides from being used."
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An analysis by Cotton Incorporated found Organic Exchange's math to be ludicrous. If 1 pound of fiber was consumed for each unit sold, then 190,000 pounds of fiber were used to produce the organic outfits. When you divide 190,000 pounds of cotton into 500,000 pounds of pesticide, you get 2.6 pounds of pesticide per pound of lint.
At an average yield of 750 pounds of cotton lint per acre, this would imply that on average, 1,950 pounds of pesticides were used per acre on a commercial cotton operation.
According to Cotton Incorporated, in reality only about 1 pound of insecticide and 2.3 pounds of herbicides are applied to the cotton crop per acre during the season. Organic Exchange calculations contained an error of 500X.
While gross miscalculation appears to no longer be a promotion tactic for Organic Exchange, their brochures still contain misinformation.
For example, a brochure on the Organic Exchange Web site (http://organicexchange.org/oecms/Organic-Exchange-Publications.html) had this to say about conventionally grown cotton, "Conventional farming devours roughly a third of a pound of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough cotton for a single T-shirt."
On the surface, the statement is roughly accurate. But Cotton Incorporated studies indicate that it takes only 0.038 ounce of pesticide to grow a single cotton t-shirt. This means that 99.8 percent of the third of a pound is fertilizer. Obviously, their marketing plan is to create unsubstantiated fear of pesticides, then overstate their use.
Conventional cotton production is not perfect, but it is the system we use to clothe the world. Noted Cotton Incorporated president and CEO Berrye Worsham, "Organic is not sustainable in the sense that you can ramp that production up to meet the total needs of the market. Sustainability is not just about organic cotton. It's about good production practices that are good for the environment."
The bottom line is that each system has its place in cotton production. In fact, many organic cotton producers are also conventional cotton producers. It's time to stop pitting them against each other — let organic cotton stand on its own merit.
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Green bean syndrome -- in which soybean plant maturity is significantly delayed and uneven -- is not caused by a disease pathogen, according to exhaustive research by University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture plant pathologists and colleagues in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Green bean syndrome (GBS) occurrences range from a few spots or strips as small as 100 square feet or, rarely, an entire field. The main GBS symptom is uneven maturity of pods on individual plants. Half of the pods on a plant may be ready for harvest and the rest are still green.
Gus Lorenz, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service entomologist, said extremely high populations of soybean budworms, also called corn earworms, very likely caused the significant GBS seen the last two years. His diagnosis is based on research in Arkansas and elsewhere and field observations.
Arkansas plant pathologists Yanis Tzanetakis and John Rupe say Lorenz's observation is consistent with their findings, which suggest that high levels of seed abortions and de-podding, which may have occurred from heavy budworm feeding, cause physiological changes in plants that result in delayed and uneven maturity of pods.
GBS was induced in two studies by the plant pathology group where pods were removed from plants and where plants were subjected to very high populations of pod-feeding stink bugs. These and other studies have documented that any stress that interferes with the setting, filling and retention of soybean pods can cause uneven pod maturity, Tzanetakis said.
Additional experiments by the plant pathologists, including a "deep sequencing" analysis, ruled out the possible suspects of phytoplasma, viruses and other pathogens as significant GBS causal agents.
Tobacco ring spot virus and phytoplasma can cause GBS symptoms, but it is a soil-borne virus found only in small areas of a field. Phytoplasma are specialized bacteria that have no cell wall. They are transmitted by an insect vector and infect the phloem tissue in plants. None were found in any of the many GBS plant samples collected in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board funded the plant pathology research. Cooperators included Marites Sales, University of Arkansas; Sead Sabanadzovic, Mississippi State University; Rodrigo Valverde, Louisiana State University; and Stella Kantartzi, Southern Illinois University.
In the deep sequencing study, made possible by the sequencing of the soybean genome, plant samples with GBS symptoms from multiple Arkansas and Mississippi locations were sent to Oregon State University, which has the equipment to generate millions of base sequences, or DNA fingerprints, from each sample. The resulting base sequences were then analyzed using a super computer to compare them to all base sequences associated with known soybean disease pathogens. No matches were found that suggested GBS symptoms were caused by a pathogen, Tzanetakis said.
Future analysis of deep sequencing results can use a super computer acquired last April for the Arkansas High Performance Computing Center on the Fayetteville campus. High volume sequencing will continue to be outsourced.
Heliocoverpa zeacaterpillars, which are known as soybean budworms, corn earworms and by other names depending on the crop infested, are the number one insect pest of crops in the Mid-South.
Lorenz said conditions that led to very heavy and damaging budworm infestations the last two years began with late soybean planting or replanting after spring floods, which delayed blooming until the peak of the budworm population from mid-July to early August. Also, a hotter and dryer than usual summer provided favorable conditions for budworms and might have added the stress of high night heat interference with seed development.


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Buffet breakfast daily (B), 10 lunches (L), and 8 three-course dinners (D); Local Host service in each city; sightseeing with a Local Guide and transportation as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary (except intra-vacation flights, which are additional; inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE).
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Arrive Lima, Peru.
Arrive in Lima, Peru, where you will be met by your Local Host.
Day #2
Your included city TOUR focuses on Lima's rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the Cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin and San Francisco MONASTERY with its eerie burial crypts. (B)
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Lima–Puerto Maldonado.
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru's Amazon Jungle. Embark on a MOTORBOAT for a journey up the Tambopata River to view turtles, caimans, monkeys, and river birdlife, such as capped herons, black skimmers, and kingfishers. Arrive at your unique Amazon Jungle Lodge within the Ese' Eja Native Indian Community. After settling in, take a walk to the CANOPY TOWER to observe the forest and river and its inhabitants. (B,L,D)
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Puerto Maldonado
. A BOAT TRIP and walk brings you to Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake to search by canoe for resident giant river otters—the largest and most endangered of the otter species. This afternoon, learn about medicinal uses of the area's endemic plants. Tonight, why not participate in a night walk to observe nocturnal wildlife? (B,L,D)
Day #5
Puerto Maldonado.
For more insight into jungle life, visit the PARROT CLAY LICK and watch parrots and macaws perch to eat clay. Also visit a native slash-and-burn FARM, once thought to be wasteful but now a proven sustainable method. (B,L,D)
Day #6
Puerto Maldonado–Lima.
Fly to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day #7
Lima–Pisco–Nazca Lines–Paracas
. Enjoy a scenic drive south along the Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru. Have your camera handy today as you board your aircraft for a FLIGHT over the Nazca plains, which can only be appreciated by air. Your pilot will point out the mysterious markings known as the Nazca Lines, a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long! Theories vary, but the most accepted belongs to German mathematician Maria Reiche, who dubbed the land the "astronomical calendar" of the ancient Peruvians. (B)
Day #8
Paracas–Ballestas Islands–Lima.
Head north to the Bay of Paracas. CRUISE out to the Ballestas Islands, which are inhabited by a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds, including boobies, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. The huge Candelabro, an unexplained candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside, can also be seen as you cruise back to shore. Later, return to Lima. (B)
Day #9
Fly to Cusco high in the Andes. Take a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to AWANAKANCHA, where you will learn about the importance of the alpaca (llama) for Inca cultures as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. Continue to the market town of PISAC. Handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry can be bought here at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley visit OLLANTAYTAMBO. Here, some of the finest examples of Inca masonry can be seen. Tonight, try out the area cuisine at one of Cusco's numerous restaurants recommended by your Local Host. (B,L)
Day #10
Cusco–Machu Picchu.
Board a TRAIN bound for MACHU PICCHU and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this "Lost City of the Incas," discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. On a guided TOUR, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. (B,L,D)
Day #11
Machu Picchu–Cusco.
A morning at leisure in MACHU PICCHU allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco, where your Local Host will recommend options for your free time. Perhaps visit the Inca Museum or wander through the artisan district of San Blas. (B)
Day #12
Your guided TOUR of Cusco visits the Plaza de Armas and its CATHEDRAL and the Santo Domingo MONASTERY, previously the Koricancha Temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Later, fly to Juliaca, where you will be transferred to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. (B)
Day #13
Puno. Lake Titicaca.
Today, enjoy a full-day sailing on LAKE TITICACA and take a motorboat to some of the lake's more unique islands. Start with TAQUILE, once part of the Inca Empire and one of the last areas of Peru to be conquered by Spain in the 16th century. The Spanish banned traditional dress on the island, which is why the Spanish peasant dress can still be found today. Next, travel to the fascinating UROS ISLANDS, home to the Uros Indians who were forced to live on the lake as the Incas pushed farther into their territory. These islands are completely made from reeds, which are continually added to as they disintegrate to the bottom of the lake. (B,L)
Day #14
Depart for Juliaca this morning, visiting the ruins of SILLUSTANI en route. At this pre-Incan burial ground, see where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests in chullpas, above-ground cylinder-shaped tombs dating back to the 1400s. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day #15
Lima–Quito, Ecuador.
Fly to Quito, where you will be met by your Local Host. (B)
Day #16
Your included city TOUR showcases the rich legacy left by the Incas and, later, the Spaniards. See Independence Square dominated by its formidable Cathedral, San Francisco Plaza Church, and the BASILICA with its marvelous stained-glass windows. (B)
Day #17
Quito–Baltra (Embarkation)–Galápagos Cruising: Santa Cruz Island.
Fly to Baltra in the Galápagos. Upon arrival, transfer to Santa Cruz Island, where you will embark the Santa Cruz and enjoy five days of cruising among various Galápagos Islands. Visit Las Bachas on SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, where abandoned WWII military barges can be found. Today, it is an important nesting area for the East Pacific Green Sea Turtle. You will also see brackish lagoons just steps away from the sea and the white-sand beach, a feeding ground for various wading birds—from stilts to flamingos. This evening, a lecture led by your onboard Naturalist will prepare you for tomorrow's adventure. (B,L,D)
Day #18
Cruising: Santiago Island.
After breakfast, join your Naturalist for a short panga ride to Espumilla beach on SANTIAGO ISLAND. In the nearby mangrove forest, watch where you step, as this is common nesting area for sea turtles. Also keep an eye out for Galápagos finches, marine iguanas, and sea lions, as well as flamingos and pintail ducks in the nearby lagoons. This afternoon, land at Puerto Egas, known for its black-sand beach and landscape of tuff-stone layers and lava flows. This is a great opportunity to see land and marine birds as well as a colony of fur sea lions and marine iguanas. You have the chance to snorkel or swim from the beach, or ride on the glass-bottom boat. (B,L,D)
Day #19
Cruising: Rábida & Bartolomé Islands.
Disembark at RÁBIDA ISLAND on a red-colored beach, formed from the unusually high content of iron in the volcanic material. Here, your Naturalist points out large colonies of sea lions, marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers, and several species of Darwin's finches. This is a wonderful place to snorkel from the beach, due to the unique combination of underwater species and submarine landscapes. At BARTOLOMÉ ISLAND, hike to the summit for a stunning view of two beautiful bays and fascinating formations of lava flows and spatter cones, including iconic Pinnacle Rock. You will also have the chance to snorkel and possibly see Galápagos penguins in tropical waters and even some sharks! (B,L,D)
Day #20
Cruising: Genovesa Island.
Upon arrival at GENOVESA ISLAND, your visit to Prince Philip's Steps begins with a scenic panga ride along the cliffs to see the large number of shore and seabirds nesting in the cliffs' ledges. Disembark at the base of Prince Philip's Steps and climb up the stairs to a trail where birdlife abounds. A walk with your Naturalist reveals large colonies of masked boobies, blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, storm petrels, and even short-eared owls. In the afternoon, disembark at Darwin Bay to observe thousands of birds—mainly, frigatebirds, redfooted and masked boobies, gulls, herons, finches, and mockingbirds. Return to the beach for swimming and snorkeling in this beautiful natural harbor. (B,L,D)
Day #21
Cruising: San Cristobal Island (Disembarkation)–Quito.
After breakfast, depart for Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, where Charles Darwin first set foot in the Galápagos back in 1835. This island is home to seabirds like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, herons, frigatebirds, and various shore birds. Also watch for the Chatham mockingbird and Chatham lava lizard—both species are endemic to this island and seen nowhere else in the Galápagos. Head to the airport for your return flight to Quito. (B)
Day #22
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A place to drop some ideas for new features for HiveMind
Performance Counter Enhancement
Allow performance counter resetting from a jmx console for the jmx performance collector interceptor.
Multiple Implementations for one service-point
Currently you can only give one implementation for a service point. Wouldn't it make sense to specify via a occurs attribute how many implementation you allow.
<service-point id="my.service.point" occurs="*"/>
Fetch a list of service implementations from the Registry
You could fetch a List of implementations like to the contributions:
List services = registry.getServices( "service-point-id" )
Select a specific service implementation from the Registry
If we put a new attribute to the <implementation> tag, for example hint or name, we could event select a implementation from the Registry:
<implementation service-id="my.service.point" hint="variantA"/>
<implementation service-id="my.service.point" hint="variantB"/>
IService myService = (IService) registry.getServices( "my.service.point", "variantA", IService.class );
Inlining of the configuration into the implementation tag
Currently you have to configure a service via the <configuration-point> and <contribute> tag. The big advantage of this mechanism is, that you can provide additional configurations to an existing service.
At least in my case most components doesn't take a list of configuration items, but one configuration item. So most of the time the occurs tag has the value 1.
For reading and manipulating the configuration I have to look at two places: * at the <contribute> tag where i have to specify the configuration * and at the <implementation> tag where I create the service via <invoke-factory> and I have to specify the configuration-id.
Wouldn't it be nicer to inline the content of the <contribution> tag into the <implementation> tag?
So instead of:
<configuration-point id="config" occurs="1"><schema>...</schema></configuration-point> <contribution configuration-id="config"/>my configuration setting</contribution> <implementation service-id="my.service"> <invoke-factory service-id="hivemind.BuilderFactory"> <construct class="my.Implementation"> <configuration>config</configuration> </construct> </invoke-factory> </implementation>
I would like to write:
<implementation service-id="my.service"> <invoke-factory service-id="hivemind.BuilderFactory"> <construct class="my.Implementation"> <inline-configuration>my configuration setting</inline-configuration> </construct> </invoke-factory> </implementation>
Putting the object to be configured object onto the stack
Currently the configuration contributions are put into a list via the <invoke-parent method="addElement"/> tag. If the first object on the stack for the inlined configuration wouldn't be the SchemaProcessor but the created but not yet initialized service, we could avoid the detour via the configuration list.
Support Globally Unique Services
The following module definition
module (id=hivemind version="1.0.0") { service-point (id=ThreadLocalStorage interface=org.apache.hivemind.service.ThreadLocalStorage) { } }
requires the following Registry lookup
ThreadLocalStorage tls = (ThreadLocalStorage) r.getService("hivemind.ThreadLocalStorage", ThreadLocalStorage.class);
Which is an often copied piece of code. Why not, given a slightly different module definition
module (id=org.apache.hivemind.service version="1.0.0") { service-point (id=ThreadLocalStorage interface=org.apache.hivemind.service.ThreadLocalStorage) { } }
then support a simplified lookup for services whose intent is to only have a single implementation
ThreadLocalStorage tls = (ThreadLocalStorage) r.getService(ThreadLocalStorage.class);
The internals of the above lookup could look like
public Object getService(Class serviceClass) { return getService(serviceClass.getName(), serviceClass); }
This would prevent the proliferation of constants interfaces whose only existence is to provide a string value that is as unique as the service interface class name.
An example of such potential proliferation is the Hivemind class.
public final class HiveMind { /** * The full id of the {@link org.apache.hivemind.service.ThreadEventNotifier} * service. */ public static final String THREAD_EVENT_NOTIFIER_SERVICE = "hivemind.ThreadEventNotifier"; }
Alternatively, provide constant string values for all services exposed from the hivemind module so users don't have to read the SDL to figure out the service id. But this would be an onerous task and would need to be constantly synched with the SDL itself - hence the initial proposal of making the service id and service interface class name interchangeable for "default" usage.
Separate Interface from Implementation
In general, there is nothing really 'Hivemind' about Hivemind based Services. These Services simply follow a regular pattern for wiring and invocation and express this in metadata. Taking this one step further these Services could be developed and specified using some, external, specification and Hivemind could merely be the container.
It is in this spirit that I propose the following. All of these feature additions could be implement alongside current features and have surfaced from attempting to introduce the Hivemind system into a community of industry standard pundits.
Publish module.xsd
A published schema would allow unknown tools to be able help the developer author the requisite metadata.
Allow for META-INF/module.xml, META-INF/module.sdl
The descriptor files found throughout the industry have a file name that is indicative of the root element it contains. This seems natural and doesn't introduce the 'hive' semantic into what would otherwise be a regular .jar file of classes and interfaces.
Allow for multiple access points into the Registry
A good litmus test of any architecture is its ability to be viewed from multiple angles. Hivemind lives up to this test by exposing the Registry API and the <set-service/>/Java Bean property methods of obtaining Services. Why not allow (and advocate) other means such as JNDI? An interesting article on theserverside.com attests to JNDI's often overlooked capabilities (http://www.theserverside.com/news/thread.tss?thread_id=26932). A quick example of how this might look for Services and Configurations would be:
Context c = new InitialContext(); MyService ms = (MyService) c.lookup("service:" + MyService.class.getName()); MyConfiguration mc = (MyConfiguration) c.lookup("configuration:" + MyConfiguration.class.getName());
Deliver distinct products for API, SPI, and Reference Implementation
Registry as an API
import org.apache.hivemind.Registry; import org.apache.hivemind.impl.RegistryBuilder; Registr r = RegistryBuilder.constructDefaultRegistry();
also requires the entire Hivemind framework .jar file. It could be replaced with
import org.apache.registry.*; RegistryFactory rf = RegistryFactory.newInstance(); Registry r = rf.getRegistry();
which would only require a org-apache-registry.jar file. In addition to this factory developers would need access to the SPI for manipulating modules so
import org.apache.registry.*; import org.apache.registry.spi.*; public class MyObjectFactory implements ServiceImplementationFactory { ...
Hibernate Support
See HibernateSupport
Retrieve configuration as a Map
Quite often an implementation takes a configuration of required and unique attributes. It would be nice to retrieve (or set by HiveMind) this as a Map rather than a List in the set-configuration.
Assign an Alias to a service
It can be useful to access a service under more than one name. For instance, two components may require a database connection obtained from a ThreadLocal service. In the context of an application it may be desirable for these two components to share the same connection. Thus the implementation of the service should be defined in one place, and the two service-ids are both assigned to the same implementation.
Configure without a XML for easy "containment"
-- see http://www.jroller.com/page/fate/20050328#picocontainer_tagnuts_from_a_thousand
Shutdown in sequence, flexible naming for the "shutdown" method
Two suggestions: * Shut non-threaded services down in the reverse order in which they were started. * Configurable shutdown method name in the same way we have for initialization methods (i.e. something like shutdown-method="stop")


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2011 R&D Survey: We Expected Recovery, We Got Caution
'New product development' is still No. 1, but processors are hedging their R&D bets.
Despite the economy on tenterhooks (Recovery? We're in recovery?) and out-of-orbit fuel prices, the most prominent sign from this year's Annual R&D Survey is one of guarded optimism. "New product development" is -- for the third year in a row -- the most important target for R&D among food & beverage processors. This in spite of a slight drop from last year's 49 percent to 47 percent. This means rather than adopt a "duck and cover" approach to keeping their companies afloat, the decision-makers recognize consumers still are open to, and desirous of, new food & beverage products.
This does not, however, imply there's no impulse to circle the wagons during the throes of economic upheaval. "Cost control" gained 3 percentage points, moving up from fourth to third place among R&D priorities for 2011, and safe bet "existing product improvement" was in second, gaining 4 points over last year. Paradoxically, "product line extensions" dropped the most, down 4 percentage points (to 6 percent). Also down significantly is "cleaning up current products," column, down more than 3 points to just under 9 percent this year.
With at least some concern for economizing, budget figures landed on nearly identical spots as last year. Nearly 53 percent said their R&D department's budgets are the same this year as in 2010 (51 percent saw a raise this time last year over 2009), 22 percent say it's been raised (identical to last year's response) and 14 percent saw a cut (1 percentage point less than last year).
A recent New York Times/CBS News poll shows consumer confidence is at its lowest since the current administration took office (and that was in the depths of the worst economic depression since the 1930s). But coming back to the fact that nearly half of the decision-makers in the $500 billion-dollar food industry plan to devote their R&D energy to making new foods & beverages, there will be lots of good treats to enjoy should Rome continue to smolder.
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Recent Nielsen polls have shown a slowdown in growth for "green" issues of organics and sustainability, yet surveys by nearly all resource groups reveal that businesses are eager to buy into the sustainability paradigm—not just because of a desire to save the Earth, but because -- let's face it – it's great marketing and if it's out of the pipe it's out of the pocket. When you've stripped your labor costs to perilous minimums and ingredient and production costs are rising, there's only one way to hold on to profitability: Stop wasting money.
So why, as with last year, do only 4 percent of respondents tell us sustainability issues are their most important R&D targets? Several reasons come to fore: Food processors consider this an economic issue as opposed to a research & development concern; also, as the Environmental Defense Fund pointed out at the end of 2009, there are barriers and challenges that still need to be untangled, specifically regulatory compliance, measurability and tracking. These challenges make sense when the "it takes money to make money" factor is considered.
Last year (see our 2010 report) we invoked the business precept of economic downturns being the best time for growth. This is because prices of labor, ingredients and materials are comparatively low while demand and need inevitably rise. By way of example, we cite the success of the Natural Products Expo West show (see our coverage), which just occurred in March. Sure enough, this year's expo was the best in several years, with record attendance (60,000 exhibitors and attendees) and more exhibitors than ever. More than that, the mood was downright exuberant throughout most of the crowd, especially among the small and boutique food and beverage manufacturers.
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What will have strong impacts on processors as they try to stay ahead of the challenges of 2011-2012? The survey asked respondents to rank seven key concerns and foci of their R&D strategy: Food Safety, Cost Reduction, Palliative Health, Preventive Healthy, Sustainability/Ecology/Fair Trade, the new USDA Dietary Guidelines and Organic/Natural products. Food Safety remains the strongest strategic focus of food & beverage manufacturers moving forward, with nearly half calling it No. 1. Cost Reduction came in second, also the same as 2010.
But filling up the next tiers were a drive to ecological and physical health that includes attention on, in order, organic/natural foods, factors of sustainability/ecology/fair trade and the new Dietary Guidelines. Palliative Health and Preventive Health rounded out the rest of the issues processors feel will have the greatest impact on their R&D strategies for the coming year. Still, comments were few regarding specifics and here it's worth speculating that mixed communications messages could be a part of this.
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Gender: Male
If I bareback with another guy and he sperms in my ass will I get an STD if he doesn't have one? If I drink another guy's sperm will I get an STD if he had no STD?
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Perhaps, someone who's unable to logically put 2 and 2 together is not yet mature enough for partnered sex. Perhaps, that person should stick to pullin' his pud.
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WTF? Is this an epidemic of idiocy, or what?
(1) You're 22 and you still haven't got the message about the risks of barebacking? If you boys aren't HIV- and in an exclusive relationship and you're lovin' without a glove; then you're courting disaster. I guess this is one way to cull the herd.
(2) if your unit is straight, that's the way it's gonna stay. You won't be able to train it to curve upward or any other direction.
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Gender: Male
Age: 45
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Can a person catch h.i.v by swallowing the cum of a h.i.v. positive lover?
D'oh! You're 45 and still don't know the score about HIV transmission? Have you been living under a rock all these years?
Swapping bodily fluids is a sure-fire way of spreading the disease.
Name: John
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Location: Australia
hey, i've been finding that while having sex with my g/f that my foreskin is being pulled back upon entry, i'm pretty sure it's meant to do this anyway when it's erect but it never really has and frankly i find it a little bit painful. when masturbating i don't pull it back and it doesn't decrease pleasure, what do you think i should do?
Sounds like you need to stretch your foreskin so that it will easily retract over your dickhead whenever you want it to.
I've written and spoken about this extensively in the past. See the CATEGORY section to the left — in the sidebar? Look of the category Foreskin. Click on that and it will take you to all my podcasts and postings on the topic.
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Gender: Male
Age: 14
Location: ny
i am uncircumcised and my foreskin and frenulum are perfectly intact. i recently read a blog that said that the first time you have sex your foreskin will "snap" back. if this is true, does it hurt? if not, will how will my foreskin bend back?
Nope, that's untrue…all of it! But you have come to the right place for information about all things that relate to your natural (uncut) cock.
Did you notice the advice I gave to the fella (John) above you? Good! Because that information applies to you too.
It's too bad that your dad (or parents) didn't taken the time to clue you into what you can expect from, or how to properly care for your foreskin. It's his (their) responsibility, ya know. Alas, many parents shirk their duty in this regard.
Listen up parents! Do the right thing. Sit the youngens down for the body/sex talk, why don't cha already? If ya don't, your kids will be saddled with all sorts of myths and misconceptions, like the one presented by this young pup. Passing on clear, unambiguous information about their body (including their genitals) and sex is as much your responsibility as putting food on the table.
And finally, mom and dad, if you are unclear about the nuts and bolts of how our bodies work and/or the ins and outs of sex; educate yourself before you lay the info on the kiddies. Remember, it's your job to educate and enlighten, not add to their misinformation.
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Gender: Male
Age: 53
Location: NEW YORK
Would you cover the topic of sex after prostate surgery? It's been 16 months since my surgery and i notice a decrease in my penis size. Why did that happen and will it return to normal?
Not only will I, but I already have!
See the CATEGORY section to the left — in the sidebar? Look of the category Prostatectomy
Click on that and it will take you to two podcasts I've done on the topic.
As to the decrease in the size of your unit; I'd guess that it has something to do with the trauma your genital area received during surgery. I'd be willing to bet that a whole lotta slow and pleasurable massage/masturbation will increase the oxygen-rich blood flow to the area and this will, in time, restore your willie to its former stature.
Name: steven
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Location: rsa
hi there. i have a webbed penis is it necessary 2 correct this and does it hinder foreskin restoration stretch exercises which seem 2 be working very slowly
The term "webbed penis" can refer two different conditions. The first is where the skin of the scrotal sack extends part way up the shaft of the penis. Boys are born this way.
The second condition is a result of adhesions forming between the scrotal skin and the penile skin due to a botched circumcision.
Since you're practicing foreskin restoration, I'm gonna guess that your condition is the result of a bungled circumcision.
It's a bummer when an over-zealous doc (or Mohel) docks too much of a boy's foreskin. It can make for painful erections when he get older. Sadly, this happens way more frequently then most people realize. There's no way to correct this. In fact, if I were you, Steven, I'd keep my precious cock as far away from a scalpel as possible. I think enough damage has been done already, don't you?
The foreskin restoration exercises you're doing will help stretch the skin of your dick shaft and offer you some relief, especially if your erections cause a painful tightening of your dick skin. But, as you suggest, this will take a long time to achieve. I encourage you to keep at it though, because it's truly worth the effort.
Name: Mike
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Location: Australia
Last year I contracted genital herpes. It eventually cleared up and fortunately has not re occurred. If I have fellatio performed on me and subsequently ejaculate, will I be placing my partner at risk of catching the herpes? Even though I show no symptoms of the disease? I would appreciate your advice. Regards, Mike.
Did you know that there are two herpes viruses? There's the HSV-1 type (cold sores) and HSV-2 type (genital herpes). Did you know that up to 80 percent of adults have HSV-1 and 25 percent of adults have HSV-2? Kinda amazing, huh?
Obviously it's pretty easy to catch one or both strains. A whole lotta infected people don't even know they've been infected. Because they never have an outbreak, or the outbreak they have is so inconspicuous they don't even notice.
Since you know you have herpes, Mike, it's incumbent upon you to be upfront with your partner(s) about it. Just because you don't notice an outbreak, doesn't mean you can't pass on the infection. That being said, since one out of every four adults has already been exposed, the information you will be sharing won't be all that startling.
Being upfront with your partner(s) gives him/her the opportunity to make an informed decision about going down on your pole without a condom. And certainly as to weather or not he/she decides to accept the "gift" of your spunk, if ya catch my drift.
Anything less than full disclosure would mark you as a man who has no regard for the wellbeing and best interests of his partner(s).
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|2012-08-10, 08:51
|Link #3902
A random passerby
Join Date: Jul 2012
Age: 27
I'm going to be honest here and say I'm not fond of the "retracks", I think the first versions were far stronger tracks and feel the retracks are just rather unnecessary and not needed. Out of all the things this series could benefit from the changing of it's music is, imo, not one of them.
|2012-08-12, 13:09
|Link #3907
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
On the other, there is also no reason to watch the original episodes if you're planning to finish watching the remaster anyway. One episode a week is the norm for most TV series.
|2012-08-12, 15:34
|Link #3908
As I make you stop, think
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Europe - The Netherlands
Age: 29
Trying to marathon through Seed is not a great Idea. A few days ago I watched all the remasterd episodes that I missed in two days time. (Episode 2 - 30) And to be honest I didn't really enjoy it. I think you already know that Seed is rather melodramatic, the characters go through a lot of development in the first part of Seed and there are a lot of things going on even with the minor characters. So for the audience all of this can be pretty taxing.
Although I must add, The pacing is kind of an issue in the first couple of arcs, story progression is noticeably slow in the first ~15 episodes. But this issue appears to be universal in Gundam. Seed is also quiet heavy on the dialogue.
But still you should try to watch it weekly, it might seem a little slow but you'll enjoy it a lot more.
|2012-08-14, 11:33
|Link #3909
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
so i was re-watching the Gundam Seed Destiny Movie cost of freedom , i was watching the credits wen i saw this :
This does not look like any unit i know
|2012-08-15, 10:32
|Link #3914
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: "Sacrifice one to appease the few."
|2012-08-15, 10:49
|Link #3915
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 28
Well I finally finished SEED.
Overall I'd say it was reasonably good. A lot of the characters were very interesting and relatable and there were some pretty emotional moments (Kira and Athrun genuinely trying to kill each other easily stood out). It took a while to get there though. The first few episodes were a real chore and it was only until Flay trying to manipulate Kira that things started to get interesting.
Unfortunately though, a lot of the content was also pretty boring and I found myself fast forwarding a lot of the time. There always seemed to be a lot of padding out, particularly by using flashbacks.
Plus some of the characters weren't great either. We see Yzak casually murder hundreds of civilians just because they were in the way and yet there were still moments where he was given scenes as if he was a genuine human being. And Lacus Clyne...well, I won't go into Lacus Clyne except that I'm glad she wasn't always in our face like Relena from Gundam Wing.
And there were certain plot developments that were a little cheesy and melodramatic ("Mu! I am the clone of your father!!!!") and the show takes the classic and annoying rotue of only truly giving us the context of the war, far too late. It was only in Ep 44 when they actually decided to show the ideologies behind both sides, rather than just informing us and layering on the character drama to make up for it.
And Kira surviving that blast was total BS.
But yeah, overall it was pretty enjoyable and quite ambitious. Not totally ambitious though. What would've been truly great is if they actually killed Kira after his fight with Athrun. I don't even recall Kira doing anything that couldn't have been fit into either Athrun or Cagali's role.
Overall: 7/10
Now onto Destiny.
|2012-08-15, 11:26
|Link #3916
Black Steel Knight
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indonesia
Allow me to give response to your impression.
Note: I don't even have to mention Cagalli. She's a natural. Her piloting skill is nowhere near Kira & Athrun. Not to mention that without Freedom + Kira's help, she would've been toasted along with her father during the ORB battle.
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|2012-08-15, 12:19
|Link #3917
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: UK
Age: 28
|2012-08-15, 12:41
|Link #3920
Goat Herder
Join Date: Jun 2008
Age: 31
The SEED factor Erica mentioned in the one episode is separate from being a Natural or Coordinator. Either can have it, which is why Cagalli and Kira both have it. Cagalli is a Natural, and Kira is a Coordinator, but their DNA came from the same place.
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For a man who's sold some 20 million records, collaborated with the likes of Michael Jackson, Bono, Public Enemy, Lou Reed, Daft Punk and Britney Spears and revolutionized electronic dance music, Moby admits he "doesn't have a lot to complain about… except having no hair."
PHOTOS: Moby interviewed at Los Angeles Academy of Music in Pasadena
The admission came during an hour and a half "Let'sTalkMusic" interview session held Wednesday evening at the Los Angeles Academy of Music in Pasadena. About 150 students of the professional academy, as well as alumni and members of the public, listened attentively as the bespectacled musician-producer behind 1999's global hit "Play" and other albums held forth on a wide range of topics. Interviewed by LAMA faculty member Native Wayne Jobson, Moby proved thoughtful and quick-witted as he answered questions about his early background, musical influences and work habits.
Born in Harlem ("one of the few skinny white kids living on 148th St."), he was raised in affluent Darien, Conn., where he and his artist mother often borrowed money to keep themselves going. "Growing up, the idea of making and selling records wasn't something I thought I'd ever do," he said, though music lured him from his youngest days, and sowed the roots of his reputation as a composer and producer who brings diverse styles into his work. "As a kid, I used to steal records from my mother's collection," he said. "She had broad tastes, so I was exposed to a lot. But then I started borrowing from her boyfriends' collections. If she was going with a guy who liked country music, I listened to all of his records. If it was a Hell's Angel who liked heavy metal, I heard that."
While much of the discussion — and many of the LAMA students' questions — centered on professional concerns ("Why did you choose to work with producer Spike Stent on the new Innocents album?"), there was also room for humorous anecdotes and informed commentary about contemporary music and musicians. Asked about his oddest collaboration, Moby told of once accepting an assignment to write a song with Ozzy Osbourne for the soundtrack to a Beavis and Butt-head film.
"My idea was to do a song that sounded like Black Sabbath, but Ozzy wanted to do something that sounded like the Beatles. Because of personal problems, Ozzy left the project, so we got this singer — a very elegant black guy from New York who can mimic any singing style — and he did Ozzy's part. This guy makes a very good living. Any time you hear a new track by a 70-year-old rock star who's still hitting those high notes, it's usually this guy."
Asked his thoughts about musicians allowing their work to be used in commercials, Moby acknowledged that his attitude had evolved over the years. "When I was a teenager and had a punk-rock band — we were called the Vatican Commandos — my friends and I used to say we'd never sell out. I thought about this in 1995 when Range Rover asked to use a piece of mine in a commercial. But then I thought, 'Would it be better to just say no, or would it be better to do the job and give the $150,000 I got from it to Greenpeace?'"
He opted for the latter and has since licensed several of his tracks for use in movies, TV and commercials. "When it comes to films, I would rather license something that I've already created than produce something new. First, all I have to do is say 'yes,' and second, the work remains intact. If you write music for a movie, you've got everyone from the director to the producer, executive producer and music supervisor who's got input on it, and it's just not worth it."
Another career option Moby has lately chosen not to exercise is touring. Having performed to huge audiences around the world for the past decade, he's presently put the prospect of traveling to play in public on hold, explaining that, "I'd rather stay home and make albums, which drives my manager insane."
A resident of Los Angeles for three years, he savors the city not just for its being the center of the music business, but for what he calls "its vastness and incongruence. There's no other city in the world that has, in the middle of this urban and suburban denseness, complete emptiness; in Griffith Park, there are mountain lions!"
He also spoke of his charity, MobyGratis, which offers free music to nonprofit and student filmmakers; his life as a vegan (26 years and counting); and his dream list of artists he'd like to collaborate with in the future (Prince, and British singer-songwriter James Blake). His main advice to aspiring musicians: "Two things. Learn to do everything: write, perform, engineer, produce, and, though everyone says it, love what you do."
In conversation before the session, Moby talked about the contemporary state of the music business and his concerns for its future. "It used to be that to make music or own music, you had to have the technology that was specific to music: the recording studio, a record player. Now to make, or to own music, all you need is a laptop. So much is now dependent on this technology. Not to knock Apple, but Apple can be whimsical. What if next year they decide to switch iTunes to a streaming, cloud-based service? All of a sudden, how would the major labels sell music…?"
Moby's appearance was the third in LAMA's ongoing, free-to-the-public Let'sTalkMusic series. Previous guest artists were Ziggy Marley and producer Glen Ballard. For information on upcoming installments of the series, go to www.lama.edu.
GENE SCULATTI is a Los Angeles music journalist and the author of "The Catalog of Cool" and "100 Best Selling Albums of the 60s."


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Vladik needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 57 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We are launching a new apartment locating business with the url of AptSeek.com
We are looking for a crisp clean design. We would prefer to stick under three colors, but can be flexible. The design does not necessarily have to include '.com' .
We require a vector format, SVG would be great :)
- Colors need to be easy on the eyes (i.e. no fluorescents) as they will be the theme for the rest of the website.
- We think capitalizing the 'A' and 'S' in AptSeek would be beneficial, but are open to seeing designs without them being capitalized.
- Vector format, SVG preferably.
- Fluorescent colors.
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Debbra Wessels needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 60 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Looking for a logo for our new name for our children's ministry at church. We want to be able to use the logo on posters, banners, t-shirts, name tags, promotional items, etc.
COMBUSTION! is the new name for our children's ministry at church. Our mission's statement is " Igniting ordinary kids to illuminate their world."
We want something that will grab people's attention. We want it to have our name on it and a child friendly picture. We want it to generate excitement that this is the place you want to be! You'll have a blast!
Some random thoughts that helped us pick the name Combustion!:
Children impacting their world
The power of the Holy Spirit in us will cause a combustion in our life, bringing forth God's word & a power to tell the world about Christ. It empowers us!
Acts 2:4 "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them"
Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Reaction between us & the Holy Spirit causes us to be the light, the fire in others.
On fire for Christ! God wants us to be explosive!
When I have been talking to the kids about the name I have been relating it to explosives, powerful reactions,etc.
We are a commitee of 5 that will be deciding on the logo. I will do my best to respond every day. We are new to this process.
- Item 1.COMBUSTION!
- 2.Igniting ordinary kids to illuminate their world.
- 3.contempary bold colors, exciting
- 5.animated
- 6.dimensional
- 7.cross or Bible
- 8.possibly a world, kid
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Nature "Drakensberg: Barrier of Spears" Africa's Alps rise more than 11,000 feet where a surprising number of creatures live in a hostile environment. Torrential spring rains destroy the grasslands at the base of the mountains, forcing animals to climb straight up sheer cliffs of volcanic rock to a grassy plateau.G
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Get an overview of this hotelSanta Ana hotel near airport, shopping, theaters
Popular highlights
Near South Coast Plaza
The Orange County/John Wayne Airport, the huge South Coast Plaza shopping center, and the Costa Mesa theater district are all within 2 miles of this Doubletree Hotel, located in a business-park area.
Area shuttle service
Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana offers complimentary shuttle service (limited hours) to the airport and other destinations within a 5-mile radius. An on-site French-American restaurant has a wine bar with weekday happy hours.
Signature bedding
Guestrooms feature Doubletree's signature Sweet Dreams® beds with cotton-rich linens, down duvets, and jumbo pillows. Other amenities include free WiFi and Wolfgang Puck coffee.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana - Orange County Airport
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Opened in 2003, Doubletree Hotel Santa Ana is within two miles of the Orange County/John Wayne Airport, the South Coast Plaza shopping center, and Costa Mesa theaters. The hotel offers complimentary airport transportation and shuttle service (limited hours) within a five-mile radius.
The hotel has an outdoor splash pool and spa tub, as well as a fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. Guests also receive discounted access to a nearby health club.
The on-site restaurant/wine bar features French and American cuisine and an extensive international wine list.
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby and restaurant. A computer kiosk in the gift shop offers high-speed Internet access for a surcharge.
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Free airport transportation
- 24-hour front desk
- Conference space
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurant
- Year Built 2002
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Free wired Internet
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Outdoor pool
- Smoke-free property
- Luggage storage
- ATM/banking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Spa tub
- Total number of rooms - 253
- Number of floors - 7
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 4.95 per 24-hour period ), Wired internet access ( USD 4.95 )
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Number of bathrooms -
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
- Premium TV channels
- Shower/tub combination
- Television
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- WiFi (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Meritage Restaurant - Casual restaurant with French decor, located on the lobby level. American and French cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Meritage Wine Bar - Wine cellar adjacent to the restaurant. Extensive international wine list and other bar drinks. Happy hour on weekdays. Specialty menu of American and French cuisine. Open late afternoons and evenings.
Start your morning with a full breakfast, available each day from 6 AM to 11 AM for a surcharge. Room service is available during limited hours.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel has a small outdoor splash pool and an adjacent spa tub. An on-site fitness center contains stationary bikes, a treadmill, a stair machine, and free weights. Guests also receive discounted access to a health club two miles away, with complimentary transportation available.
The hotel is eight miles from Newport Beach, which has a large harbor for small boats. Fishing and yacht charters are available in the area. Oak Creek Golf Club and Strawberry Farms Golf Club are just two of the many golf courses within 10 miles of the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 3 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
- Deposit: USD 50.00 per day
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 4.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 4.95 (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 21.00 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 27 per day (in/out privileges)
- Early check-in fee: USD 30.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
- In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day
Hotel Name
- DoubleTree Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport Hotel
- DoubleTree Hilton Orange County Airport Hotel
- DoubleTree Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
- DoubleTree Hilton Orange County Airport
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Wyoming Snowpack Below Average, At 90 Percent
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Natural Resources Conservation Service says Wyoming's snowpack is below average.
The statewide snow water equivalent, which measures how much water is in the snowpack, is 90 percent of average as of Monday. Wyoming snowpack below average, at 90 percent.
As of Monday, the Powder-Tongue basin in northern Wyoming is the only basin in the state above average, at 114 percent. The Little Snake basin in south-central Wyoming is faring the worst, at 65 percent of average.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 13 diseños de 6 diseñadores freelance.
Home Team Extreme
We are a retail store that sells licensed products including from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, and NHL. We sell hard goods which are generally clothing and accessories and this private label foods venture is something which we want to get into to cater to our current clients.
Home team fans, especially football fans of the home team, in Baltimore it would be Ravens fans.
We are coming out with a line of sauces including hot sauce, salad dressing, salsa, barbeque sauce. Everything is geared towards tailgating and even more important the home team. The labels are what will sell these sauces and associating the label colors with the local team will really help, in this case purple, black and white for the home team here which is Baltimore Ravens. We would like to incorporate the state flag which would be Maryland here. Also all labels should say All Natural Ingredients on them.
We only need 1 label designed but a design that can be easily tailored to fit the sizes below.
The label sizes are : plus 1/8" bleed
Salad Dressing: 3.125 x 5
Salsa: 2 x 5
Hot Sauce: 3 x 4
BBQ Sauce: 2 x 5
The label should emphasize our company, Home Team Extreme and should really draw the person to want to pick up the bottle or jar to support their home team and.
I attached a few examples of labels that show where our design needs to go on the label.


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Bringing Legends to Life
Dickens County, Texas
Our Heritage Our Heart Our Home
Welcome to Dickens County . . . Its Land and People.
This is beautiful ranch land that is rich in wonderful history. I hope you will find this site helpful in your search for your ancestors and find the charm that Dickens County possesses. We are very proud to be sponsoring Dickens County and this site will be continually updated.
Any information beneficial to this site is welcome, please e-mail Linda Fox Hughes
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Obituary Records of Dickens County
There are places we all come from deep-rooty places that make us who we are. And we disdain them or treat them lightly at our peril. We turn our backs on them at the risk of self-contempt. There is a sense in which we need to go home again and can go home again. Not to recover home, no. But to sanctify memory. Though hard it is to explain, the old legend is correct....there is treasure there. Robert Fulghum
Its Land...
- History of Dickens County
- Maps and Land Survey Location of Dickens in Texas; Map of entire County, showing population and altitude. Link to a very detailed map of Dickens showing communities and canyons.
- The Handbook of Texas for Dickens County
Neighboring Counties:[ Floyd ] [ Motley ] [Cottle]
[Crosby] [ DICKENS] [ King]
[ Garza ] [ Kent ] [Stonewall]
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Its People
- Letter of Welcome Historical Commission Chairman Sends "Greetings"
- Online Roundup Links to Personal Webpages of Family Histories with a Dickens Brand.
- Remembering Pearl Harbor Story of Survivor.
- Honored Dickens Heroes Those who gave their life for our Country.
- County Officials Past through Present.
- Duck Creek in the 1800s A journal by Jo A.P. Dickson in 1877 on Duck Creek.
- Dickens County Its Land and People HISTORY BOOK
- A History of Dickens County, Rolling Plains and Ranches Link to Portal of Texas
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- The Texas Spur Newspaper
Its Places
- Dickens County Courthouse addresses, information on records, History and Building of Courthouse.
- County Jail Picture, history, story of jailbreak.
- Dickens Historical Museum
- Cemeteries of Dickens County - "Boothill"
Cemeteries of the county, histories, burial listings including obituaries and biographies.
- City Folk Towns and Communities of Dickens County
- Landmarks
- Historical Markers of Dickens County Link to Pictures of most.
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- Schools of Dickens County
Its Records
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- Dickens County Bookends Bibliographies of Dickens County.
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- Marriage Records
- Census Records Neighbors lived 20 to 30 miles apart.
- Birth Records
- Death Records
- Afton, Texas Obituaries
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- McAdoo, Texas Obituaries
- Spur, Texas Obituaries
- Dickens Military Veteran Tribute and Service Records of WW I and II, Korea and Vietnam
- Postoffices and Postmasters of Dickens County, Texas
- Southwest Collection Records of County A partial list of what I have found there so far.
- Trivia on County Facts on first and last happenings in Dickens County.
- Search WPA Life Histories in Texas
- Family Search Social Security Death Index
- Spur Chamber of Commerce
- Hwy 70 Association Annual Garage Sale An Annual Event
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- Dickens County Historical Commission
- c/o Dickens County
- P.O. Box 179
- Dickens, TX 79229
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