text: Michael "Pogo" Kortez Story and photos by Marco Annunziata Jonathan Shaw couldn't have use better words to introduce Pogo: "Michael was born in a circus tent on the outskirts of Guadalajara, Mexico. The bastard offspring of an itinerant Chicharon farmer and a mentally challenged Tattooed Lady, young Pogo became intrigued with the art of tattooing from an early age. After seeing two pigs copulating behind an abandoned brassiere factory, his first tattoo, inspired by that memorable event, was a surprisingly realistic rendition of a pair of naughty porkers, encircled by a banner reading, MAKIN' BACON... Marco Annunziata: First of all, why Pogo? Michael "Pogo" Kortez: It's an ode to Nick Blinko, British lead singer of punk band Rudimentary Peni (Crass Records) and outsider artist. If you don't know his art or his music, you have to look him up. He was detained at a psychiatric hospital and put under psychological analysis. Story has it that he was stuck on the idea that he was Pope Adrian the 37th. A reference to Pope Adrian IV. The first song to the 1995 album "Pope Adrian The 37th Psychristiatric" is POGO POPE. How did you start tattooing? I began tattooing my punk rock friends with a really shitty jail house style machine, guitar string and all, but soon dropped that technique after a handful of Tattoos as it wasn't very efficient for me or very sanitary. I really wanted to be good, so I began reading as much history as I could about tattooing and all the old school tattooers such as Sailor Jerry, Ed Hardy, Shanghai Kate, Bob Roberts, Mark Mahoney, Stoney St.Clair, Owen Jensen, Bert Grimm, Cap Coleman, Jack Dracula, Greg Irons, Lyle Tuttle, Paul Rogers, Bob Shaw, Jonathan Shaw, Charlie Wagner and Percy Waters. These are just a few, so many more... Through reading I found that most tattooers corresponded to each other via mail back in the day. In 1997 I decided to write to Shanghai Kate, an amazing tattooer whose influence on tattooing is undeniable. Through the mail we built a great relationship. She helped guide me in the beginning with what tools to use, what types of ink, what kind of watercolor to use for flash work so on and so forth. She was really the anchor for me. Don't know if I would have kept on this path if it wasn't for her guidance and patience. So I began painting flash, lots of it! Then I started tattooing myself, then my girlfriend at the time wanted one, then my friends wanted one. I built a decent portfolio and took it to the nearest shop and... I got hired! It wasn't the best shop in the world but it was as good as any to start. From there, I worked at the Tattoo Asylum (Venice Beach) and Santa Clarita Tattoo (I learned so much in the time I spent there), Madison Tattoo (North Hollywood), El Clasico Tattoo (Echo Park) where I still work doing walk-ins, splitting my time between there and Eleven Eleven Tattoo Studio (Los Angeles) where I work by appointment. At every shop I've worked in, I was lucky to be able to learn a little more, and I continue learning every day. ONCE YOU STOP LEARNING AND THINK YOU'RE TOP DOG, YOU'RE OUT OF THE GAME! I try to always keep that in mind. What is your favorite style of work? The thing that brought me to tattooing was the old school tattoos, tattoos that look like tattoos, you know like the ones that grandpa got in the service! Where do you find inspiration? Inspiration comes from all places, from conversations I have with friends to the way the city looks and feels every day, to even the way the concrete looks! Art has always affected the way I think, talk and feel. 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Texas A&M Goes After Washington Brewery Over 12th Man Trademark
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For some reason that I can't explain, the convergence of alcohol and trademark disputes seems to be a thing. Previously, we've seen how disputes over labels and area codes in beer brands have resulted in this sort of thing. More recently, we've also seen how these trademark disputes can result in new label artwork and brew names from sarcastic and creative breweries.
That last example was top of mind for me when I read about what seems to me to be a silly cease and desist letter sent to a small brewery in Washington State by Texas A&M over a brew they had made using the term "the twelfth man."
A family-owned brewery in Bothell, Wash. planned to sell "12th Man Skittles IPA" on Superbowl weekend but canceled the plans after receiving a cease-and-desist notice from A&M, which has trademarked the phrase. A&M lawyers actively police unlicensed uses of the trademark, which have increased with the Seahawks' run to the Super Bowl. Bothell is a town of about 34,000 located about 20 miles northeast of Seattle. The brewery is operated by Jim Jamison and his family, who have full-time jobs but run the business on the side from property in a residential area. It's only open on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.For those of you that aren't sports fans out there, the 12th man is a reference to the crowd in Seattle, who are so unbelievably loud as to both confuse the opposing team's offense and generate enough decibels to wind up on the Richter scale. What's strange in this case is that a brewery ostensibly isn't in the same business as a public university. So, while A&M indeed has a trademark and a long tradition on the concept of "the 12th man", it's unclear to this writer how these two entities are competing in commerce. Add to that the fact that it's quite unlikely that any morons in any stages of hurry would be confused enough to think that a tiny amount of beer in Washington had something to do with a college over two thousand miles away, and the common retorts offered by A&M don't seem to hold much water.
The 12th Man Skittles IPA was thought up somewhat last minute by Jamison as a way to celebrate the Seahawks' 12th man tradition and star running back Marshawn Lynch's affinity for the candy. He brewed 5.6 gallons of the beer, which isn't even a full batch, with home brew equipment.
Shane Hinckley, A&M's interim vice president for marketing and communications, said A&M has employees who actively watch for trademark violations but that he didn't remember how the small brewery got on the giant university's radar. He said A&M officials have been more actively watching for trademark infringements in the last few weeks.Fine, but those provisions in trademark law don't really apply if there isn't an element of brand confusion in the same arena of commerce. What might otherwise be the legitimate proactive protection of a trademark is instead just behaving dickishly. But, alas, Jamison didn't have the resources or the will to fight this nonsense, so he relented, calling his brew by another name. A wonderfully appropriate name.
"The reason we send out cease-and-desist letters is to, No. 1, show we are protecting our brand, which is important in the eyes of trademark law," Hinckley said. "And No. 2 is that infringing use has the potential to dilute our brand."
The beer will still be on tap Saturday, just under a different name -- "Cease & Desist IPA." Jamison said he received no other legal notices but dropped "Skittles" from the name just to be safe.I don't know if I've ever heard of a business model centered around gaining notoriety via cease and desist notices, but Jamison appears to be Streisanding his way to success.
"We're going to serve it in 12-ounce glasses, going with a '12th man' theme, but we won't call it the 12th man pour," Jamison said. Jamison is not upset about A&M's legal action and said that more than anything he is amused. He said A&M's lawyers were really nice and were satisfied with his actions to comply with their demands.
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Weeding my agenda
By COLLEEN LEDDY
"Why don't you go weed the garden today?" David asked when I finally woke up just before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Weed the garden?
"Weed the garden" was not an item on my already-packed agenda.
My Sunday plans included:
• Doing six loads of laundry (that's what happens when you let it pile up and you need clean clothes to pack for a five-day trip to Miami to see your incredibly cute, incredibly tiny, new grandson);
• Compiling everything to bring to Miami including hand-me-down Caroline clothes, frozen pies and fresh tomatoes from Liz Stella, and waders with quick release padded suspenders (Yes, the question has entered my mind already why Ben thinks he's even going to have time to put his body in waders. I don't know, but when I discovered them taking up space in the downstairs closet while hunting for the tent to set up in the library for the Summer Reading Program's Camp Out Slumber Party and later to use as an igloo for the Pig Out Penguin Birthday Party, I thought it might be time to get them to their rightful owner. Ben sounded excited at the prospect of being reunited with the waders, so in the suitcase they will go.);
• Preparing the sponsor list for the Labor Day Bridge Walk (Yes, sorry, it's too late to add your name to the back of the shirt, but you can still donate money or buy a shirt, hopefully starting Friday at the Chamber's Movie at the Park or at the library during open hours);
• Finishing the Lenawee United Way Community Distribution grant application (Yes! You can designate your donation to the library! United Way has supported library programs for many years and this year's campaign will begin soon);
• Preparing the annex for the Habitat for Humanity meeting (Yes, you missed it, and you missed the one last week in Adrian, too, but if you're interested in applying to help renovate a house for your family, contact Donna Galloway at the Methodist Church); and,
• Boxing up the Make-A-Plate designs (Yes, these are the designs created by some very dedicated kids who attended the Summer Reading Program and read a slew of books, and an equally dedicated group of teens who helped run the program. Be sure to stop in the library in a few weeks when those designs, molded onto Melamine plates, will be on display.).
Baking a batch of blueberry muffins could have been on my agenda, but we ate the berries naked. That omission from my agenda resulted in two fewer pounds not vying for space on the visceral fat patch around my abdomen.
Weeding the garden? That wasn't even on my radar screen.
Releasing pent-up anxiety and worry through many tears wasn't on my agenda, either, but it's what happened when I read, "Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood" by Kasey Mathews.
As I reflected on my agenda, I said to David, "I don't want to do any of these things. All I want to do is cry."
"Then you need a better agenda," he said.
But sometimes your agenda just has to take a back seat to what's really important in your life. And reading about the personal experiences of a mom who gave birth to a one pound, 11 ounce premature baby girl just rose to the top of the list.
Sybil had e-mailed me a link to an interview with the author on yahoo.com's The Shine. I was so impressed with everything she had to say that I ordered the book—and then devoured it.
Mathews imparts so much wisdom in both the book and the video about so many aspects of not just motherhood, but life itself. One tidbit that stuck with me from the video:
"Ask for help. Don't be afraid to receive. People are so wanting to help and by receiving, you're actually giving in return...."
So, I ask, Would you weed my garden when I'm in Miami?
Help yourself to the zucchini, kale and tomatoes.


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Power Drinks
Last year my son's school laid down the law about Power or Energy Drinks. They made a policy and included it in the student handbook. It is as follows:
"Caffeinated, sugared energy drinks (eg. Monster, Rock
Star) are prohibited …due to their unhealthful nature and will be
confiscated and discarded."
Unhealthful? Perhaps, though I find that an odd pronouncement from an institution that serves pizza and burgers for lunch on a daily basis and serves vegetables only from a salad bar... but don't get me started. It seems that such things pass for good nutrition these days.
In another school publication I read that energy drinks, such as Monster and Rock Star, have "twice as much caffeine as a typical caffeinated soda drink." Are you concerned yet?
What's more the article warned that they include nutritional supplements like taurine and guarana to boost the effect of the caffeine. This is considered "unhealthful" by the school though the same article admits to caffeine's ability to elevate mood, improve memory and make the student more alert.
Personally I don't care for energy drinks and I discourage them in my home. Still, I do see that it is difficult in a world so enamored with Coca Cola and other sugary caffeinated drinks to convince children that drinking them is a bad idea. I seldom drink them myself but with my teenagers, well, I believe you have to pick your battles. Though from time to time they buy a carton of Vault or bring home a four pack of Monsters generally they don't seem to overindulge so I don't worry much about it.
And, is it just me or do you think it is a bit ironic that, at roughly the same time the school saw the need to draft rules forbidding the consumption of energy drinks on campus, because of the unhealthful nature of caffeinated drinks, the PTO sought contributions for an espresso machine in the teacher's lounge to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week?
Hypocritical? Well I don't really take it that seriously but I did find it amusing. Still the kids don't worry about it much. They are learning the art of persistence (and perhaps a few less desirable arts as well.) They know that if you can't get in the front door, try the backdoor or a window.
One morning, following the ban, my son put an energy drink in his backpack before school. I pointed out the new rule at school, but he shrugged. No problem. He said he didn't plan to open it at school and I let it go. As I said, I have enough fish to fry as it is.
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Sometime later my family was flying to Minneapolis -St. Paul, on our way to visit family. I sat beside my son on the airplane. I noticed he was drinking some fruity smelling canned beverage and I looked up from my writing to see what it was. It was Full Throttle Original Energy Drink, Citrus flavor, but the can didn't look open and I was sure that I could smell it. So I asked him about it.
He tipped it up to his mouth as if taking a drink and slurped on the can. Then he explained that while it didn't look open, it was open, slightly. He showed me the little opening and I tried to get a documentary photo of it. This was how they drank these drinks at school, he explained. Technically they weren't open so technically there was no infraction of the rules and the teachers were not compelled to "confiscate and discard" them as the rules described. It seems that for the most part the teachers felt they had bigger fish to fry too and didn't want to worry about energy drinks on campus.
I'm sorry, but I had to laugh! The implications are mind boggling really. I mean when is a caffeinated beverage too caffeinated? Is one Coke okay, but two are too many? What about sugary caffeine laced chocolate candy bars? And when is open really open anyway? After all is the rule about having the beverage, opening the beverage or drinking the beverage? Are the children forbidden to have the beverage or just warned that they will be confiscated? Details, details.
Well it's now a new year and a new school. Cost and other factors seem to have decreased the number of energy drinks rolling through my house lately. The kids seem to have better things to spend their money on these days and of course there are no rules against them now so what's the point. They seem to have lost their edge. Still, I am on the edge of my seat wondering what's next. Kids are really an education in themselves, don't you think? They certainly make me think and keep me on my toes.


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Two quick holidays today:
UN International Day for Tolerance
First practiced in 1996, International Day for Tolerance is a day showing "the commitment of Heads of State and Government to advance human welfare, freedom and progress everywhere, as well as to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples." (un.org)
From the Secretary-General's Message for 2011:
We all have a responsibility to protect those vulnerable to discrimination, whether based on race, religion, nationality, language, gender, sexual orientation or other factors.
As I'm stuck at home, but finally feeling a little better to be able to find distractions for myself, I watched Anderson Cooper's show on transgendered children and teens. Although this show was not about bullying, the topic has been all around the news lately. Let's not stop fighting against bullying because of sexuality, race, religion, or any other reason. Teach tolerance to your childrean and we will all live in a better world.
National Educational Support Professionals Day
A day to say thank you to all those school employees who help students have the tools they need to succeed. I'm sure we can all tell a story when the clerical assistants helped you when you had to leave early from school, or the school nurse when you got your period (sorry boys), the food service workers for providing you lunch or the bus driver to get you there. If you know an educational support professional thank them today for all their hard work.
Recap on Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
Yesterday was a bit of a blur. I was in so much pain I vaguely recall writing the blog. I now know what migraine sufferers go through. The infection created a bad fever that caused a severe headache. I'm on antibiotics and am having an ultrasound to make sure things aren't spreading. I'm still in pain and feverish, but I'm feeling a bit better today.
On that note, I could hardly get out of bed, let alone clean my refrigerator yesterday. Although I did take a look inside to see all the things that I need to throw out. There are definitely a few items that are ready to go! On my 'must do' list when I feel better.


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Last night at an event honoring E Street band guitarist, Steven Van Zandt, Kris Allen earned the biggest compliment of his career.
The American Idol winner was asked to be a part of the event by Little Steven's wife, Maureen. He became friends with the couple through his relationship with the night's host, Little Kids Rock, a non-profit that works to restore and revitalize music education programs in U.S. public schools.
Allen admitted to CBS Local the night's lineup, which included Elvis Costello, Darlene Love and (not-so) surprise guest, Bruce Springsteen, made it a dream gig for him.
"Everybody wants to meet The Boss, right?" Allen joked
In honor of Van Zandt, Allen sang "The Time Of Your Life," from the 1995 film Nine Months, a personal request from the guest of honor.
Allen wasn't familiar with the song so he worried he wouldn't get it right and in front of Van Zandt none the less.
"There's a lot of lyrics in the song, so I wanted to make sure that I didn't screw it up," he said. "But I think we rehearsed it twice and Stevie was there and was like, 'Alright, that sounds good to me,' so I felt like I prepared enough so that it was where it wasn't terrible."
Later on in the night, after Allen performed the song, the singer got a chance to speak with Springsteen, who came up to congratulate him on a job well done.
"He ended up coming up to me and goes, 'Great job on the song man!'" Allen said. "I guess he was out there, so that was pretty cool."
It turned out Bruce wasn't the only one who enjoyed his rendition.
"People kept telling me I should record the song," he said. "So maybe we'll see what happens."
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Glenn Roberts
Anson Mills founder and visionary Glenn Roberts grew up in San Diego, California, the son of a professional singer and photographer, and an erstwhile Southern belle from Edisto, South Carolina who became an accomplished scratch cook and occasional restaurateur. Glenn was a restless, deeply curious boy, who, by all accounts, required steady discipline to stay out of mischief. His mother tried to tame him by putting him to work on weekends as a busboy in her restaurant. His father taught him to fly an Aeronca Champ when he was just eight years old, using pillows to prop him up and two-by-fours wired to the rudder pedals. Both parents required their children to have musical training: Glenn studied French horn throughout his boyhood and adolescence, performing first in the San Diego Youth Symphony, and later occupying fourth chair in the San Diego Symphony. None of this, however, prevented Glenn from pursuing his real passion (and every parent's nightmare): chemistry experiments. Working with explosive gas for a national science contest, Glenn blew the door off his parents' garage on one occasion and decimated his mother's kitchen on another. (The experiments earned him second place in the contest; the damages earned him a whipping.)
At 17, Glenn entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a music and science scholarship and graduated four years later. A conventional life track, however, was too narrow to contain his energies: he joined the Air Force to feed his love of supersonic jets and flying and later sailed around the world on private yachts as a navigator and a mate (becoming, in the process, absorbed by indigenous foods of the tropical environment and the agriculture that accompanied them). He took up riding and dressage. He drove long-haul trucks.
Somewhere along the road of diversionary adventure, Glenn's overarching interests distilled into the study of architectural history and the history of food. Settling down into a suit and proper shoes, he backed into historic property restoration from the kitchen door, working on space design and adaptive reuse in Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. His geographic area ultimately narrowed to South Carolina where Glenn took on broader aspects of redesign projects, carrying those through to the hiring of chefs and marketing staff, and to the planning and execution of celebratory dinners at projects' end. The menus he helped plan were intended to offer period-authentic dishes. But the ingredients didn't exist: they were extinct. Local growers did not produce them and would not be persuaded to try. In particular, grains of the era like Carolina Gold rice, lynchpin of the Antebellum cuisine of South Carolina, were nearly impossible to source.
Glenn's career epiphany came on a hot summer afternoon in the kitchen of an historic Charleston property. An elaborate rice dinner was just hours away, and the solitary source on earth for Carolina Gold rice at that time—a grower in Savannah—had delivered his product earlier in the day. When the chef opened the bag to cook the rice, the grains were writhing with weevils. Picking through the rice was laborious and time was of the essence. At 7 o'clock in the evening, Glenn found himself at a prep table with two dishwashers, sweating in his suit and tie, and rousting weevils from Carolina Gold, the dinner swirling by without him. He thought of his mother's cooking when he was a boy. He looked at the lousy rice. He vowed to put Carolina Gold into serious production so this would never happen again.
For the next several years, between projects, Glenn grew small-plot Carolina Gold in Charleston and worked with a rice geneticist in Texas to reinvigorate the seed, which, through neglect and inactivity, had begun to display characteristics of its sister rice, Carolina White. To support his experiments in Carolina Gold, whose resurrection now represented for Glenn an all-consuming preoccupation (his mother, after all, was Geechee, a person who eats rice every day), he began to research other regional heirloom grains of the era that he could throw into production more quickly.
The research began with corn. In 1995, Glenn explored rural back roads looking for the famous white Carolina mill corn that was revered in Antebellum plantation inventories and recipes for its high mineral and floral characteristics and its creamy mouthfeel. He found this corn in a bootlegger's field near Dillon, South Carolina in 1997, and planted and harvested his own first crop of 30 acres in 1998. Known as Carolina Gourdseed White, the single-family hand-select dated back to the late 1600s.
Glenn passed the Gourdseed grits around to chefs in Charleston and Atlanta, and they all went crazy.
The discovery of Carolina Gourdseed White, and of other nearly extinct varieties of Southern mill corn, fueled Glenn's efforts to preserve nutrition and flavor in heirloom corn. But he knew the corn would have to be milled as carefully as it was grown.
Returning to historic documents, Glenn read about an heirloom that had been bred to blow down in late fall for hand harvest under snow in deep winter. The corn, an 1850 yellow dent of Appalachian provenance called John Haulk, was known to have made the "finest cornbread and mush." The fact that it was milled under freezing conditions after full field ripening and drying puzzled Glenn until he froze and milled his own Gourdseed White. The flavors of the cold-milled corn were stunning. With this experiment, Glenn "rediscovered" cold milling and, in so doing, found a way to offset the heat damage grains experience between two stones. He also found a perfect place to store his seed corn: in the freezer.
At this point Glenn possessed a fully realized, madly ambitious plan: to make Carolina Gold rice a viable Southern crop, and to grow, harvest, and mill other nearly extinct varieties of heirloom corn and wheat organically. By doing this, Glenn hoped to re-create ingredients of the Antebellum Southern larder, ingredients that had vanished over time. Grits, cornmeal, Carolina Gold rice, graham and biscuit flour—these ingredients, all milled fresh daily for the table, had helped create a celebrated regional cuisine and America's first cuisine: the Carolina Rice Kitchen.
Never one for half measures, Glenn, in 1998, sold his worldly possessions, tossed his business cards, and began living out of his car. He rented a sprawling metal warehouse behind a car wash in Columbia, South Carolina and bought four native granite stone mills. Anson Mills was born.
By 2000, Glenn had his first real harvest of Carolina Gold rice, as well as 10 varieties of heirloom Southern dent corns. He was milling grits for chefs in Georgia and the Carolinas. Word got around. A handful of ingredient-conscious chefs across the country began to use Anson Mills products and promote them vigorously to their colleagues. The circle widened.
In 2001, sustained by the success of Anson Mills' early efforts, Glenn was able to take on full production of certified organic Carolina Gold rice and a "Thirteen Colony" wheat called Red May.
In 2004, Glenn found a complementary match for his drive and detail awareness in the diminutive personage of Kay Rentschler, a former chef and then freelance journalist for the New York Times dining section, as well other New York publications. On assignment for the Times to report on Glenn's grits, Kay asked more questions and pursued the acquisition of information like few others he had known. Her Times article on Anson Mills, "A Grits Revival with the Flavor of the Old South," brought such attention to the company that Glenn promptly fell in love. He married Kay, but could not keep her in the South. He's not complaining: you can't have everything.
Today, in addition to its collection of native heirloom grains, Anson Mills grows Japanese buckwheat, French oats and Mediterranean wheat, and Italian farro. Kay creates period-authentic recipes, catalogues the history and virtues of the ingredients and dishes alike, and is the photographer for ansonmills.com.
Glenn continues to be restless and deeply curious. He works tirelessly to manage his old grains, the land, and their growers, as well as chefs and retail customers. It's a relentless effort. But only rarely must he wear a suit.


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Spending the night at the campgrounds at Holly Springs National Forest in the north of Mississippi, I woke up before the sun and captured the dawn's first light from the beach. There was a quaint little bridge that lead over to an island on the west shore of Chewalla Lake Recreation Area. The campground had lots of trees and a bunch of big, mature Sweet Gum, Oak, and Pine trees with the Dogwood sprinkled in.
The United States is one of the most diverse countries on earth, jam packed full of amazing sights from St. Patrick's cathedral in New York to Mount Hollywood California.The Northeast region is where it all started. Thirteen British colonies fought the American Revolution from here and won their independence in the first successful colonial rebellion in history. Take a look at these rolling hills carpeted with foliage along the Hudson river here, north of New York City.The American south is known for its polite people and slow pace of life. Probably they move slowly because it's so hot. Southerners tend not to trust people from "up north" because they talk too fast. Here's a cemetery in Georgia where you can find graves of soldiers from the Civil War.The West Coast is sort of like another country that exists to make the east coast jealous. California is full of nothing but grizzly old miners digging for gold, a few gangster rappers, and then actors. That is to say, the West Coast functions as the imagination of the US, like a weird little brother who teases everybody then gets famous for making freaky art.The central part of the country is flat farmland all the way over to the Rocky Mountains. Up in the northwest corner you can find creative people in places like Portland and Seattle, along with awesome snowboarding and good beer. Text by Steve Smith.


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Two big conventions are coming up in July, both now featuring Boba Fett collectibles, actors, and events in ways we haven't seen before.
Star Wars Celebration Europe II (July 26-28, 2013)
- Collectibles
- Hasbro • Booth TBD
Boba Fett with Carbonite Han (€55, expected to be limit two per person)
- Hasbro • Booth TBD
- Artwork
- Joe Corroney
"The Slave Princess" (18" x 24" print, limited to 250, €40 EU)
- Brian Rood"Homecoming"
- Joe Corroney
- Star Wars Episode II 3D
Catch up with Young Boba Fett and Jango Fett in the 3D release, for the first time
- Four Boba Fett Actors
- Jeremy Bulloch
Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi; Captain Colton in Revenge of the Sith
- Daniel Logan
Young Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones, and the voice of the animated Boba in the three-part Season Two finale and in Season Four of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series
- Dickey Beer
Boba Fett stunt performer in Return of the Jedi
- John Morton
Boba Fett in Cloud City in a scene in The Empire Strikes Back
- Jeremy Bulloch
SDCC / San Diego Comic-Con (July 18-21, 2013)
- Collectibles
- Hasbro • Booth 3329
Boba Fett with Carbonite Han ($44.99, limit one per person)
- Gentle Giant • Booth 3513
Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust (ROTJ, $150, limited to 2500)
- Funko
Boba Fett Star Wars Pop! Figure ($15)
- Retro Outlaw / 3d Retro
"Evel Fett" ($90, )
- Hasbro • Booth 3329
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Perennial to trees, from membranous bulb, fibrous corm, scaly rhizome, or erect caudex
Stem generally underground
Leaves generally basal, often withering early, alternate, generally ± linear
Inflorescence various, generally bracted
Flower generally bisexual, generally radial; perianth often showy, segments generally 6 in two petal-like whorls (outer sometimes sepal-like), free or fused at base; stamens 6 (or 3 + generally 3 ± petal-like staminodes), filaments sometimes attached to perianth or fused into a tube or crown; ovary superior or inferior, chambers 3, placentas generally axile, style generally 1, stigmas generally 3
Fruit: generally capsule, loculicidal or septicidal (berry or nut)
Genera in family: ± 300 genera, 4600 species: especially ± dry temp and subtropical; many cultivated for ornamental or food;
some TOXIC. Here includes genera sometimes treated in Agavaceae, Amaryllidaceae, and other families.
Bulb coat generally membranous
Leaves generally linear to lanceolate; basal leaf 1; cauline leaves 0several, smaller upwards
Inflorescence often ± umbel-like; flowers 2many
Flower spheric and closed to nearly rotate; sepals generally < petals, generally ± lanceolate (ovate), generally nearly glabrous; petals generally widely wedge-shaped, generally hairy inside, nectary near base; filaments ± flat, anthers generally attached at base; style 1, stigmas 3
Fruit: capsule, septicidal, generally ± oblong, generally 3-angled or -winged; chambers 3
Seeds many in 2 rows per chamber, generally flat, generally netted, generally ± yellow
Species in genus: ± 65 species: w North America, C.Am; many cultivated. Bulbs of some eaten by native Americans. Nectary shape and hairs important to identification
Etymology: (Greek: beautiful grass)
Reference: [Ness 1989 Syst Bot 14:495505]
Sect. Calochortus by Bryan Ness.
See the CNPS Inventory for information about endangerment and rarity.
Stem 1060 cm, generally branched; base bulblet-bearing
Leaves: basal 1020 cm, withering
Inflorescence ± umbel-like; flowers 13, erect; bracts 28 cm
Flower: perianth bell-shaped; sepals 2030 mm, tips recurved; petals 3050 mm, not clawed, white to yellow, sparsely hairy near base, nectary in dark red spot (2nd spot 0), not depressed, ± square, short-hairy
Fruit erect, 56 cm, linear, angled
Chromosomes: n=7
Ecology: UNCOMMON. Sand (often granitic), grassland to yellow-pine forest
Elevation: < 1100 m.
Bioregional distribution: se Outer South Coast Ranges (c San Luis Obispo Co.)
Horticultural information: DFCLT.


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December 17, 2012
Okay. This is the third, and final, post I wrote for my other blog, 365, I'm re-posting here. This time I'm not going to apologize to anyone who may have read it 'over there'. Because if you're a writer, or an aspiring writer, this is one message you cannot hear too often. In fact, it should be burned into your brain. It's definitely burned into mine. Thanks for reading my blogs. It's much appreciated. Hope to see you here again.
Pete Armetta has a WordPress blog I very much enjoy. He's a powerful writer of poetry, flash fiction, essays and short stories; and I'm always struck by how few words he needs, to say so much. Which, incidentally, is much easier said than done. His 'style' brings to mind a favourite Mark Twain quote:
"I am sorry to have written such a long letter, but I did not have time to write a short one".
Says it all. Because the true measure of a writer is the ability to self-edit. To be ruthless. Brutal. To choose words carefully. To make every one work hard. And having talent is the least of it. It takes discipline. Love of the craft. The ability to let go. To love 'em, but leave 'em, on the cutting room floor. To know when you're done.
So really, a writer's best friend isn't a computer. Or a dictionary. Or a thesaurus. It's the eraser.
Luckily, I learned that very early in my career. It was hard. And painful. But the best thing that could ever have happened to a young writer, just starting out. Which is why I wrote a blog post about it.
When I commented on Pete's poem, and how much I admire his ability to keep only what's absolutely essential, he responded, simply: "Less is best, I think." Again, says it all.
And it's a philosophy that's not restricted to writers. It's one reason why I love Italian design. What Giorgio Armani has always done best, is to allow exquisite fabrics and flawless tailoring take centre stage. Italian cars and furniture, same thing. It's about simplicity. Beautiful design. Perfection. Less is best.
Embellishments are not necessary, because they have no flaws or imperfections to hide.
It's what I love about Apple. The computers themselves. The web browser, Safari. And the stores. Oh, how I love the stores. But really, everything they do all looks alike. Lots of white space. Everything in its place. A logical place. Easy to find. Easy to use. Efficient. Nice to look at. Sleek. Clean. Unencumbered. No gimmicks. So contemporary. Only what's necessary. Again, simple and beautifully designed. Highly functional.
Less is best.
There are people who speak that way. I could listen to them for hours. Well organized thoughts. Succinct. Articulate. Focussed. No hesitation. No pausing. No grasping for words. No hemming or hawing. Never repetitive. Smooth transitions from one sentence to the next. No convoluted sentences. The complete opposite of verbose. Short, sweet and to the point. Yet warm. Engaging. Informative. And interesting. They've got my attention, that's for damn sure!
I'm writing a book. My first. Very early on I decided it should come in at between 70 and 80,000 words. I'd read something, somewhere. As each chapter was completed, I'd frantically check my word count. And I'd go back and add more. And more. And more.
Until it was so filled with gratuitous nonsense, the story was lost. It had become incomprehensible. Then I remembered that lesson I'd learned years ago. And how "Tuesdays with Morrie", one of the most successful books of all time, had less than 200 pages. My book has to be as long as it has to be, to tell the story. Not one word longer. The number of words isn't the point. And that's when I went back and started slashing. And slashing. And slashing.
Less is best.
I'm done.
an encore performance
December 11, 2012
Last time I posted, I mentioned there were a couple more stories from my other blog, 365, that I'd re-post. Here's one of them. With one more to follow soon. Again if you follow both my blogs, thank you for doing so; and I apologize for the repetition. Hopefully you feel these few posts are worth reading more than once.
Last time I talked about a lot of ways non-creative people are still creative. See, it's not an oxymoron. But I did confine the conversation to those of us who work in ad agencies, an industry perceived as being 'creative' anyway. And because I think it's important for you to know I'm a firm believer in the fact that creativity can, and should , and does, exist outside of 'creative' businesses, I'm approaching the idea from a different perspective this time.
At its very simplest, it's called out of the box thinking. Being willing to turn a problem, or a tough challenge, on its ear, looking at it from a different angle, through a different lens.
Being willing, regardless of what you do for a living, to sweep aside the status quo and embrace new ideas. Different ideas. Unconventional ideas for your industry. Client-centric ideas. Revolutionary ideas. Never-before-considered or tried ideas. Regardless of whether you work in the private or public sectors. Regardless of whether you are a health care worker, an educator, a politician, a CEO, a sales person, a scientist, a researcher, a lawyer, or an accountant; or even a tinker, tailor, soldier or spy.
What I'm talking about is 'design thinking'. Born out of industrial design, design thinking is a very disciplined, systematic, strategic process (yet intensely creative) that is used to solve what most of us would consider unsolvable challenges, like finding an innovative way to deliver clean drinking water in the developing world. I find it absolutely fascinating. I'm obsessed with it, in fact. And I am a rabid fan of a global consultancy based in California, IDEO, who are pioneers in the field, and worked on the drinking water project. I am also a huge fan of their President and CEO, Tim Brown, who has written a book, that I have read at least two dozen times. Buy it, you won't be sorry.
He spoke in Toronto earlier this year, and I went. Surprise, surprise. He presented a lot of impressive and varied case studies, but my favourite was a project they did for the Singapore government. I have actually written it up, here on Fransi Weinstein Et Al.
I follow a lot of very good WordPress blogs. One of them is called Book Peeps. And the other day its author posted an interesting and provocative piece on education. Specifically, what's wrong with our educational 'system', who's really to blame, what role both parents and teachers can play and what can be done about it. Her post was inspired by an article (there's a link to it in the post) she read, about the differences in how eastern and western cultures tackle teaching.
As I read her post, all I could think was: "Now there's an 'opportunity' that's just crying out for a team from IDEO." And that's what inspired this post, of men.
Any other issues you can think of that could benefit from some innovative thinking, IDEO style? In my not so humble opinion, the U.S. 'fiscal cliff' issue is a perfect candidate. If I was President Obama I'd be thinking seriously about bringing them to the table. I'm certainly in no position to speak for the management of IDEO but I'll bet they might even consider doing it pro bono. I sure would. Talk about a juicy assignment. And talk about the fame (and fortune) that would follow, if you could wrestle that problem to the ground successfully!
But in all seriousness, that issue is going to take creative thinking to solve. And from what I've seen, at a great distance I admit, I'm not so sure the people involved have what it takes.
For that mater, the Middle East crisis desperately needs some innovative thinking, as well. But not all the 'problems' need to be as grand as these few examples I've cited. Even in our local communities there are many opportunities to look at things differently. To improve the way they're done. Make them more efficient. Make them easier to use or access. Make them more end-user friendly. Make them more relevant. Make them more cost effective.
The solutions are within all of us. We just need to climb out of the rut we're in. We just need to open our eyes and ears and minds to the possibilities. We just need to learn how to collaborate, because non of us has the answer on our own. We just need to embrace change. And most of all, we just need to want to have the time of our lives, because there's nothing more stimulating, or fun, energizing and exciting, than solving problems, brilliantly!
President Obama's campaign theme was 'Forward'. I'd like to add something to that: 'Forward. Redefined!'
at a loss for words …
May 25, 2012
It's not close to being a life altering epiphany. It's not as big as an AHA! moment either. But a small current of self awareness and understanding did just buzz its way through my consciousness:
Must start writing my client's website. So here I sit, at my neighbourhood Starbucks, where I often come to work. I'm all ready to go. Notes at my side. Laptop on. Fingers poised over the keyboard, tingling with anticipation (hmmm, wonder if this is how Mozart felt when his fingers were flexed over his keyboard??). Grande iced coffee far enough away from my computer and my iPhone to cause no concern (I'm a klutz — spilling is second nature to me).
Fingers stay poised. Turns out I'm not ready, after all. Seems I'm not in the mood yet, so I decide to take my mind of the task at hand by blogging. Hmmmm …
Surprise! I'm at a loss for words. And just then, it hit me:
This is not writer's block. I am so filled up with the words I plan to use for my client work, there's no room for me. For now I've turned my brain over to him. I'm in his head now. There is absolutely no cause for panic.
So now I'm thinking that maybe this is a bigger revelation than I first thought. Like actors, writers are chameleons. We leave ourselves behind when we take on the personas of the brands, the companies and the personalities of the individuals we're portraying or, as in my case, writing about.
As long as I'm not at a loss for my client's words I have nothing to worry about.


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Hey Rube will perform for the final time as a House Team this Saturday night at Philly Improv Theater. The group made their debut in August 2011 and have since performed at venues all over the area and festivals including the New York Improv Festival, Del Close Marathon, and the Philadelphia Improv Festival. They were crowned Best New Group at the 2012 WitOut Awards for Philadelphia Comedy, and were nominated for Best Improv Group at the 2013 WitOut Awards. The members of Hey Rube and their director Matt Holmes took some time to reflect, and say some nice things about each other.
Aaron Hertzog on Dennis Trafny:
"Dennis blows me away every time I see him perform. The only thing I know for sure when Dennis enters a scene is that at some point he is going to totally surprise me. He can take a seemingly everyday boring offer and come back with something that is (incredibly) completely off-the-wall but also somehow makes it easy for his scene partner to react to and build with. I don't know if it's a natural skill or something he's had to work tirelessly on (or a little bit of Column A and a little bit of Column B) but either way I am completely impressed. He can also bring great intensity to a character (seriously, look into those eyes), and inject some much-needed energy in a show at a moment's notice. Of course, this also makes for extra special moments when he decides to tone it down and show us his tender, soft side."
Tara Demmy on Mark Leopold:
"Before Hey Rube, I didn't know Mark Leopold. He was just one of those guys with a really great name. Now I know him as one of the most talented performers I've ever worked with. His character work is the best (Dr. Dandelion) and he is a super intelligent and creative player, knowing when to give a set that necessary plot twist. When I'm in scenes with Mark I have trouble not just hanging out and watching him work, laughing along with the audience. One of my favorite moments was when Hey Rube was doing one of our usual group scene orgies and Mark came on and just sensually untied Jen's shoelace. The best. Catch up with Mark playing "5 Things" at ComedySportz or doing a "props made out of only cardboard" sketch show with The Hold Up or even doing a show in the Philly Fringe (his 2012 Fringe show Archdiocese of Laughter was one of the best comedy shows I've ever seen—he made a rap out of my favorite hymn: Gift of Finest Wheat! Genius). See you there—I'll be the girl in the first row wearing my 'I heart Mark Leopold' T-shirt."
Lizzie Spellman on Alex Gross:
"The first time I really hung out with Alex, he took me to a gay club with a hot Asian chick. I've come to learn he is one crazy cat (and I'm not just saying that 'cause he owns way too many cat shirts). Alex is so fun to play with on stage. When he makes a choice he always fully commits to it. He can go super weird with a character, but it's always grounded in truth. I think if Hey Rube were a rock band, Alex would be the guy smashing his guitar on an amp and flipping off the crowd. I tell him all the time and I really mean it, he's become like a little brother to me. That's why I forgive him for drunkenly walking in on me in the bathroom and proceeding to pee in the shower. But that's another story…"
Mark Leopold on Aaron Hertzog:
"I first saw Aaron something like six years ago. I went to an open mic and did some terrible set where I impersonated Forrest Gump at one point, and I saw this big man with a big personality just own the crowd and receive their adoration with composure and charm. It was amazing. I then retreated to the suburbs for three years. When I got cast on Hey Rube, the only person I actually recognized was Aaron and I was immediately intimidated by the prospect of playing with him. My fears proved to be completely unfounded of course. Aaron is one of the sweetest, most open, gentle and loving people I've met. His ever-present playfulness is infectious and when you have the good fortune to be in a scene with him, it's such a familiar feeling of silly frolicking that you can't help but have fun. Fun. That's really the best way to describe what Aaron is like. He's just like someone who it's always fun to be around and with. He has a gift for vulnerability. He is just so brave and so foot-forward, always ready to give himself to the show or scene. Whether it's dark or emotional, serious or silly, Aaron commits totally and performing with him is so easy and simple because you know he is going to completely receive what you give and build with it. Some of the most satisfying moments of collaboration in my life have been with him. Aaron is wonderful and any city, town, or village that doesn't leap at the chance to welcome him is just tragically stupid."
Rob Cutler on Lizzie Spellman:
"Lizzie is commitment personified. She's an incredibly gifted performer, but the original characters she creates and maintains are nothing short of brilliant. Whether she exhibits the child-like innocence of a three-year-old, or the decrepit bitter wisdom of a wicked crone, Lizzie will up the intensity with every passing moment. She's a multitalented performer, whose musical prowess is displayed often with her ukulele, singing some of the most irreverent, funny, and original songs I've personally ever heard. She has a gift for character and her future on stage is limitless. On the personal end, I've yet to meet a more patient and engaging personality. She has kind words for everyone I've seen her interact with (even if they were complete assholes). In short Lizzie is funny as hell, sweet as sugar, with talent oozing out of every pore. We should all be so lucky as to have someone like Lizzie in our lives. I'll miss you Rubes!"
Jen Curcio on Tara Demmy:
"I will never forget the first time I met Tara. It was at Hey Rube's first practice. I was really jealous of her because she was prettier, cooler and funnier than me. Then I got over it. Tara is a total improv pirate and for those of you who are not familiar with the term that means she attacks the scene. She is fearless in her choices, yet fully commits to and supports her scene partners' choices. Tara is able to play characters that have a sharp contrast in stage presence. She will support anything and add value to it. I feel so lucky to have been on a team with her, I learned a lot from watching her be an awesome improviser!"
Alex Gross on Jen Curcio:
"Oh, geez. Jen is the worst. I'm just kidding! I know that really freaked you out Jen but seriously, I'm just kidding. I swear! Jen is one of the kindest and weirdest people I know. She is always thinking of others before herself and she's given me countless car rides home. Her paranoia and craziness are right on par with mine, which makes me feel like she's my improv twin. I've done some of my favorite scenes with her and she is always a joy to work with, no matter how many times she initiates scenes with hints of a gangbang starting. Jen is an improv powerhouse who isn't to be fucked with and I've had a blast working with her. Rubes for life."
Dennis Trafny on Rob Cutler:
"Rob is the 'Phil Hartman' of Hey Rube: really solid in every scene and he reigns in the crazy. He never gets scared on stage and is always cooler than the other side of the pillow. I don't think I've ever seen him hesitate. Not once. Never. Not even for a second. No 'uhhhh's or 'ummmm's. Nothing. He's a beast. He also plays characters smartly, and on many occasions, very cleverly ties all the preceding scenes together. He is no one-trick pony either. He has a gift with puppetry and is awesome in Friends of Alcatraz . (If you haven't seen it, you should!) Good luck with your future projects Rob!"
Matt Holmes on Hey Rube:
"It's sad to see Hey Rube end, but things that burn brightest snuff soonest.
I got more out of directing Hey Rube than I ever thought I would. First, I learned to get past your perfect idea for how things should go. It's better to be flexible and make it work. It took us a few months to all get in the same room together at the same time, but that didn't matter much.
Then, I learned all kinds of insights about improvising, telling a story in a visual medium, teaching people, using people's strengths and working together on their weaknesses, building something together in small steps, and creating a show (style, format, framework) that is a signature."
Hey Rube's final show will be Saturday, February 9 at 10pm at The Philly Improv Theater at The Shubin Theater (407 Bainbridge St.) Tickets can be purchased online.


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I found Christine whiny, emotional and erratic....Marcus came of as a jerk and controlling husband....Zachary depicted to keep readers guessing as to his guilt or innocence
I found the plot a little unbelievable...hard to believe Christine's naivety and the lengths she went to help the sperm donor.
Enjoyed this book. I am glad I discovered this author because her books catch your interest right from the first chapter. Some of Scottoline's overdone descriptions seem to me to be unnecessary and she seems to like the words "khaki" and "golf shirts" to descibe mens attire in all her books. Really? Other than that love the twists and turns to keep you engagd in the book. Great storylines!
This is another terrific novel of suspense by Lisa Scottoline. Christine & Marcus Nilsson discover that Marcus cannot produce viable sperm - crushing their dreams of having a baby of their own. They make the difficult decision to use a sperm donation to enable them to become parents. When Christine finally conceives, she sees a TV clip of a man arrested for the brutal serial murders of three nurses. She is convinced he is the donor, judging from his background and the picture provided by the sperm bank (the sperm bank won't reveal the identity of the donor because of privacy regulations).
Marcus fears the donor is a psychopath and their unborn child will inherit the same tendency to kill. He wants Christine to have an abortion. Their different opinions on this cause great friction in their marriage. What follows is Christine's quest to meet the donor and find out if he really is the killer and the donor.
Great read with an ending that I was happy with!
This was an OK read. I got through it fairly quickly. The story was a little unrealistic and I felt Christine went way beyond what someone would actually do in the same situation. The ending was rather abrupt and seemed rushed.
Not my favourite Scottoline book but okay. The ending was predictable. It was just okay...
Reading Lisa Scottoline stand-alones is a lot like eating donuts. So good while you're eating them but afterwards soooo much regret. Newly pregnant Christine Nilsson is watching the news when she sees a man arrested for a serial killing and recognizes him as her sperm donor. Proactive (or nutcase) Christine confronts him in prison and decides he's innocent (he has to be, otherwise her baby would be tainted). She gets him a lawyer, investigates and on and on. Books like this drive me crazy with how incompetent they make the police out to be. And don't get me started with how poorly the author paints her male characters. Christine's husband is a real putz (but girlfriends are golden). Scottoline's also getting lazy with her writing. She must have used "made a beeline" at least 4-5 times and she always has some factual errors that are minor but make me crazy.
Most Wanted got me thinking about different things. How would I feel if I couldn't have kids? Which psychological disorders are hereditary? If I used donor sperm what would I want to know about the donor? What if the donor is a serial killer??
Is donor 3319 the Nurse Killer? Sometimes I was convinced he was and sometimes there was more than reasonable doubt. But it kept me engaged throughout
I absolutely loved this book! The most interesting book I have read since The girl on the train!
Most Wanted - What would you do if the sperm donor for your unborn child was a serial killer? Another great read from Lisa Scottoline.
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A close cousin of the blueberry, the bilberries used in our formulas are wild harvested from Serbian forests where they thrive beneath the conifer canopy.
Native to northern Europe bilberries are usually found growing in acidic, nutrient-poor soils and have been used for centuries both as a food and a medicine.
Due to the fact they are notoriously difficult to cultivate and the berries grow singly (unlike the cluster formation of blueberries) they fetch a high price in the market. And we treat these precious purple balls of goodness with optimum respect by giving them the best fresh freeze-drying that protects this goodness.
The fact they are high in flavonoids make them the Rolls Royce of the berries used in our Vitalise. And their ability to help with the absorption of vitamin C make them essential ingredient in our Natural Vitamin C.


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By JORDAN MILES
Thursday, Jan. 31 was the second anniversary of the Martha Swayer Community Library.
The library celebrated the occasion with light refreshments and a look back on the past year.
In other news, children can make Valentines at the library on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Feb. 16, story time will be held at the library at 10:30 a.m. and a winter carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At noon, children will be able to make crafts.
A story time is held at the library every Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
The Lebanon Community Learning Center is currently hosting a series of "Family Fun Nights" at the Lebanon Elementary School.
The next event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. From there, "Family Fun Nights" will be held once a month, on a Thursday night.
Each event will be organized around a fun theme. On Feb. 7, "All You Need Is Love" will be the theme. Students and their families will spend the night making Valentines cards and treats for their friends and families. Dinner will be served.
Thanks to the generosity of Hannaford Supermarkets, families will be able to enjoy a home-cooked meal at each of the Family Fun Nights. Soup and grilled cheese sandwiches will be on the menu for the 7th.
During this "Family Fun Night," parents can visit the "Parent Cafe" at the school between 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. This cafe presents parents with an opportunity for conversation, dessert, coffee, and the chance to learn about community resources.
Donations for the event would be greatly appreciated. Items that are needed include votives, small flower vases, decorative paper, tissue shoe boxes, felt, glitter, stickers, and fake flowers. If you have any surplus and are looking to clean out your closets, please donate any unwanted craft supplies. If you have any of these supplies, and would like to donate, contact Megan Pollino at email@example.com.
Two dances are coming up at the Hanson School for Valentine's Day. A Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, Feb. 8, and a Mother-Son Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9. Both events will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.


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As mentioned, I'm moving.
Well... the Mia is now set up in the new place.
Been a bit epic, but it's working.
I've got two more days of experimentation under my belt.
I'll take pics this weekend.
In the meantime... what can I say?
Terry and the boys at Espresso Parts NW have done good.
I've now tested three different espressos.
This thing really is as close to a (espresso only) GS3 as one can get.
Shot pulling process is:
1) build shot.
2) quick rinse flush (no need to time or measure)
3) insert portafilter
4) pull shot
Adjusting temp consists of:
1) up/down on controller to right set temp
2) wait about 60 seconds
3) proceed
Downsides noted so far...
1) the stupid cup tray still sucks
2) steaming milk is between challenging and very frustrating
3) cups rattle a lot when pulling shots (rotary pump seems to really vibrate the body)
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I am looking for advice on the change from engineering (am a Y3 engineer) to deck officer (OOW, Chief Mate and onwards).
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A recent study showed that the design of a utensil can alter a diners perception of taste. Yogurt eaten from a plastic spoon tastes more decadent and cheese tastes saltier when served on a knife, but can good design make eating grasshoppers palatable?
Designer Mansour Ourasanah thinks so and has created a product concept called Lepsis, which looks like a large, stylish food dehydrator that just happens to cultivate and kill grasshoppers for human consumption.
Ourasanah lives in San Francisco but spent the first 16 years of his life in the African nation Togo, and this project is close to his heart—or, more accurately—stomach. "As a Togolese child, eating insects was an integral part of our diet during rainy seasons," he says. "I remember my siblings and I collecting dead flying termites every morning after they had been zapped by fluorescent light bulbs. Insects were a great source of protein, so on days when we didn't have enough to eat at home, scavenging for grasshoppers and crickets was a strategy we could always rely on, and nature never failed to deliver."
While this seems dire by modern western standards, it could become the new normal. The UN estimates that by 2050, there will be nine billion people on Earth, and due to the industrialization of developing countries, the food system will need to double in capacity. Farming already uses up half of the earth's habitable landmass, the majority dedicated to livestock, making linear expansion impossible. Current levels of livestock cultivation produce more greenhouse gasses than driving cars, making expansion perilous.
It may seem nasty, but eating bugs — all 1,400 edible species—may be in our future. People need protein, and eating insects, however gross, is far more efficient and sustainable than herding cattle. "We need to re-evaluate the paradigm of food and how it is produced," says Ourasanah. "We need to find new ways of growing food and do away with our preconceived notions of what food actually is."
The first step in making entomophagy epicurean is to choose a species of insect to serve. During his childhood in Africa, Ourasanah became a connoisseur of creepy-crawlies. Grasshoppers, locusts and winged termites were the best options. Bees, spiders and scorpions were avoided until "you are really, really, really hungry," says Ourasanah. Dung beetles were to be avoided at all costs because, well, poop. Ourasanah started with grasshoppers since he was familiar with their rapid reproductive habits and they passed the palatability test with his classmates.
Next, he had to determine his method of preparation. He decided against an early concept that would grind the insects into a powder that could be used to make pest-filled protein shakes because it would disconnect people from the reality of what they're eating. "I wanted it to say, 'no more lies; this is food.'" he says.
He decided the grasshoppers would be served whole and got to work designing a more refined version of the traps he built in Africa to breed them in mass quantities. The result is comprised of four modules: a temperature controlled acrylic nest where the grasshoppers live, a feeder cap which provides food, a harvesting cap which collects the full grown grasshoppers, and a small light that lures them into the harvester. Once a month the grasshoppers are harvested and frozen to kill them while eggs start hatching in the nest, beginning the process anew.
In addition to the functional aspects of the unit, Ourasanah also focused a great deal of effort refining the aesthetics of the components. For instance, the green lattice within the nest gives the device a futuristic feel, but also keeps the grasshoppers off the acrylic walls and keeps the unit clean.
"I don't think a product can change people's palette per se," says Ourasanah. "I envisioned Lepsis as a beautiful object you would want to display in your kitchen, and in so doing Lepsis becomes a conversation starter that has your entire family and friends chatting about the way we produce and consume meat, our role in the fate of the planet, and the viability of entomophagy as a potential solution."
While biting the head off a cricket may seem unappetizing now, the same was once true of oysters, shrimp, and even sushi. James Beard Award-winning chefs are beginning to incorporate insects into their cuisine, and grasshoppers are a popular street food in many countries across the globe. Mansour says the response from food and sustainability enthusiasts has been encouraging, and with a little time, Lepsis could be just the tool to help people see insects as treats instead of pests that need to be exterminated.


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New: Berkeley to Host Global Event on Obama's "Pacific Pivot" – A Threat to Environment, Democracy and Culture
Location: Martin Luther King Auditorium, Berkeley. Saturday 10-10PM, Sunday 10-6PM. Saturday $15; Sunday $10; both days $20. Advanced discount tickets available at moanabui.brownpapertickets.com. Full program available online at www.ifg.org.
In Washington's eyes, the Pacific Ocean is anything but pacific. For more than 100 years, the US has made a habit of sending soldiers across the sea to wage bloody wars in The Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and even inside China. In the process, the US has established temporary and permanent military bases in scores of Pacific Rim nations. Now that situation threatens to become decidedly worse.
In 2011, President Obama announced a new military adventure dubbed the "Pacific Pivot" that called for redirecting 60% of the US military's money and might toward Asia and the Pacific. The Pentagon has already made numerous enemies in the region -- for offenses ranging from servicemen beating and raping local women on Okinawa to the seizure of local Islands (like Pagan in the Marianas) so they can be turned into military bombing ranges.
Meanwhile, the people of the vast Asia-Pacific region have a view of a different future -- one without military bases and foreign domination. They even have a different name for this vast stretch of the planet. They call it Moana Nui ("Great Ocean").
For the residents of Moana Nui, it's clear that Washington's 'Pacific Pivot' represents "a threat to land, water, cultures, sovereignties and peace among Pacific nations and Indigenous Peoples."
With the future of the Pacific Basin at stake, 50 scholars and activists from 20 nations are preparing to convene in Berkeley on June 1 for a two-day "teach-in" on the impacts of US plans to further militarize the region and subject it to neoliberal economic remodeling. -more-


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BUNNELL, Fla. – The Flagler County courthouse was evacuated Friday afternoon because of a bomb threat, deputies say.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of a bomb threat at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center in Bunnell just after 12:30 p.m. Friday.
The courthouse was evacuated, and employees and those inside were moved to the Government Services Building next door.
Deputies said all employees and occupants of the courthouse were accounted for and no injuries were reported.
Deputies conducted a preliminary search of the building and did not find anything suspicious.
Authorities said two K-9 deputies from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office responded, and helped search the building and the parking lot areas. The K-9s that assisted are specially trained in explosive detection, deputies said.
At 3:15 p.m. Friday deputies said employees of the courthouse were informed they could leave as the courthouse was closed for the remainder of the day.
"We take all matters such as these very seriously," said Flagler County Sheriff James Manfre. "We are grateful that no one was harmed and nothing was located."
Deputies said the investigation continues as detectives try to determine where the phone call originated from.


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Christmas decorations take over campus offices
An office decorating contest has given a boost to the Christmas spirit around Liberty University's campus this month. With themes ranging from "Narnia" to the "Polar Express" to a simple few strands of lights, faculty and staff are showing off their talents and Christmas joy at the same time.
"It's great to see everyone getting into the Christmas spirit," said Amanda Stanley, assistant to the chancellor and a judge in this year's contest. "This decorating contest is one way that the faculty and staff come together to celebrate the season and build team unity and camaraderie in their departments."
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The Admissions Processing office captured first place in the contest, which was sponsored by the University Advancement department. The winning office had a "Polar Express" theme, complete with train tickets, a conductor in costume and cookies for the "ride."
Liberty University Online took home second place with a toys theme – each employee decorated their office space with their favorite toys. Decorations ranged from Transformers to Legos to a gumball machine.
Capturing third place was the Student Advocate Office. Staff decorated their office spaces with a "Chronicles of Narnia" theme.
The National Recruiting department won Honorable Mention with a "Grinch" Who-ville theme.
About a dozen offices participated and were judged on originality, arrangement of decorations, theme, Christmas spirit, sound/animation and overall presentation.


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They also discussed the Willets Point project.
While Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. said he was in favor of the concept initially, he has an issue with the execution. "Right now, I do not support the project at Willets Point," he said.
"Families are struggling to put food on the table and people are struggling to get jobs," said said Republican candidate Tony Arcabascio. "And we're eager to put a parking lot where business have been for generations.
None of the candidates said they were in favor of the plan at Willets Point.
Looking to the future, Melinda Katz said she will push to create a tech hub in Long Island City and attempt to lure businesses to the Rockaways and southeast Queens.
"We need to encourage folks, especially an anchor tenant, to come out to the Rockaways," said Katz. "You shouldn't have to leave this borough to get a job."
After arriving over an hour late to the debate, Democratic candidate Everly Brown said he would be focused improving youth programing throughout the borough.
"We are failing our kids," said Brown.
"I believe a full education is the greatest gift you can give a child," Katz added. "We need to make our kids college ready. I would advocate for the DREAM Act in the state of New York."
When asked about youth programs Arcabascio said he missed out on after-school programs when he was a child. "Kids after school need a place to learn," he said. "They need a place where they can be active and safe."


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Public hearings related to the proposed FY 2019 annual school budget for Pike County Schools are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 2:30pm and Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 2:30pm at the Pike County Board of Education offices at 101 W. Love Street, Troy. Beginning September 1st, interested persons may view a copy of the proposed budget at the board office. It will also be available online at www.pikecountyschools.com.
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New year motivates people to keep resolutions
With the start of the new year comes the start of new resolutions.
From eating healthier to kicking bad habits, the first of the year is the perfect time to make changes.
Members of one gym say the beginning of the new year is motivation to kick their workouts into high gear.
"My New Year's resolution is to stay fit," Melvin Schweer, a gym member, says. "I might try to do a little more cardio, from one mile to two."
But, sticking to those resolutions can be tough.
The owner of Fleet Feet Sports in Fayetteville says the best way to keep your resolutions is to be patient with yourself and stick to a routine.
"If you're overweight and looking to lose some weight, that's not going to happen overnight," Russ Gunnell says. "You've got to be consistent with your workouts and runs. It will take time to see results."
Gunnell says the best way to avoid injuries is to ease into a new workout routine.