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Southern Guanacaste BeachesTake a walk on Guanacaste's wild side
Todays journey begins once again on Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica’s most popular Beach destination and down the Pacific Coast towards the Nicoya Peninsula and Guanacaste’s southern zone which offers many flavors of beaches.From the wild windswept turtle nesting beaches of Ostional to the Health & Wellness rich Nosara and Samara both of which have become meccas for Yoga lodges, wellness retreats and a pronounced spiritual and healing community. Couple that with considerably less developed beach front and a few world class surfing and turtle nesting site beaches, heading south of Tamarindo is really like taking a walk on Guanacaste’s wild side.
Tamarindo beach does extend further south if you’re walking, melding into Playa Langosta, a sleepy little beach village featuring a few lovely small hotels right on the beachfront peppered with several rather stunning beachfront Villas and of course The Langosta Beach Club, one of my favorite spots for lunch or dinner or wiling away the afternoon at a table under the palms with several cold Heinekens. I understand that the Beach Club has recently changed management so its hard to say until I revisit if the world class cuisine has maintained the same standards set by Arnaud and his lovely wife. However take heart I just learned that Arnaud has opened the Tamarindo Beach club in the heart of Tamarindo and I cannot wait to get back and sample what I am sure will be a culinary treat.
So trekking to the Southern Guanacaste beaches requires you to jump in the car and come off Tamarindo beach and take the Santa Cruz road heading south. When I arrived 15 years ago this was a rough ride unpaved most of the way and a bumpy treacherous drive during rainy season but in recent years this road as been paved enabling easy access to this dusty farm land that fronts the southern Guanacaste beaches The first sign of civilization heading south towards Nicoya is Hacienda Pinilla which in recent years has seen many more families residing within its borders and has become a Tamarindo bedroom community for the well to do even though many of the main American schools are a good 20 miles away in Brasilito. Hacienda Pinilla is a huge beach front development that has managed to preserve the untamed backdrop quite nicely and truly has a lot to offer families and vacationers alike principally security and natural beauty situated on one of Costa Rica’s most pristine surf beaches. Of course having a championship seaside golf course helps maintain the property values along with a 4 star hotel. Add a secure beautiful environment and it is no surprise that many well to do Expat families have taken up residence within its secure gated borders, fostering a rather cool tightly knit family oriented community that still centers the bulk of its daily activity in Tamarindo.
Hacienda Pinilla Golf course looking East away from the ocean
Playa Lagartillo (little alligator)
When it comes to best secret beaches in Costa Rica, Playa Lagartillo is one of them. Even though it’s just a few minutes drive from the popular Playa Avellanas, it normally doesn’t have more than a handful of visitors, even during the holidays. If you’re exploring this area of Guanacaste, then you definitely need to visit Playa Lagartillo!
Playa Lagartillo map
Playa Negra has always been a pleasant surprise for me and my last trip down there was with my buddy Andre on a rainy windswept day and we felt like we had it to ourselves including the beach front hotel where we managed of course to root up a few Heinekens. Its untamed sleepy quality is always refreshing only a short drive from the hustle & bustle of Tamarindo. I lend kudos to my buddy Larry Graziano who is not only the real estate master down there but one of the nicest soft spoken men you will have the pleasure to meet. Larry had what I consider amazing foresight and settled his family and business down there way ahead of everybody. Of course Larry was attracted by the great surf which Negra has in abundance. Whether its surfing or the slightly untamed peaceful beauty you wish to experience contact Larry at his Playa Negra Realty office and he will happily show you the way.
Playa Negra, Costa Rica is an excellent beach to stay in Guanacaste for those looking to get away from the commercial beach towns. With sweet surfing waves, a laid back atmosphere and beautiful sunsets, visitors can’t go wrong with a few days at the underrated but incredible Playa Negra.
Playa Negra, Costa Rica map
Negra in Spanish means black and Playa Negra is certainly a beautiful black sand beach. This beach is extremely rocky so be careful in low tide. It’s not the best for swimming but you can dip your toes in!
Since it has so many rocky reefs, in low tide you can walk around the tidepools.
Surfing Playa Negra
Playa Negra’s awesome surf break was featured in the Robert August Movie Endless Summer II. The beach has easy access for paddling out (though small take off zone) and very nice, hollow right hand barrels. If you go to surf, high tide is better as low tide exposes the vast rock bottom and is not recommended for anyone. Thanks to the consistent year round waves, pro surfers from all over the world come to surf at Playa Negra and it can get busy during swells.
This surf break is generally not the best for beginners though. It is better to go to Tamarindo to take lessons for first timers or Avellanas or Grande for beginners. However, when waves are small and there aren’t any swells, it is possible for beginners.
Playa Negra Hotels
There are not that many accommodation options in Negra but there are a couple of hotels. Hotel Playa Negra is the only beachfront hotel with bungalows, a restaurant, pool, yoga studio and a rancho. Some other hotels are the Cafe Playa Negra Hotel and Restaurant and Playa Negra Surf Lodge
Playa Negra is a great beach for a day trip or for a few days. Surfing is the main activity and you’ll see locals and tourists out there every day catching waves. If you’re not a surfer, unfortunately the beach is not the best for swimming but you can sunbathe, relax, have a drink on the beach and just soak up the sun.
Playa Negra is also close to many other beautiful underrated beaches such as Junquillal, Marbella, Callejones, and San Juanillo. Keep going down south and you can visit Ostional Wildlife Refuge and Nosara. Go up north and you’re so close to Marino Las Baulas National Park. Both Ostional and Marino Las Baulas are amazing places to see turtle nestings.
Even though Playa Negra feels like a worlds away, it’s still close to the developed beach towns up north so you have it all. Remote, quiet and beautiful beach but a short drive to tourist amenities and services.
Playa Marbella, Costa Rica (Playa Frijolar)
Although it may seem like Guanacaste beaches are very touristy, there a plethora of beautiful under the tourist radar beaches to discover. One of those beaches is Playa Marbella, about one hour south of Tamarindo and 30 minutes north of Nosara.
It’s a great surfing beach and for anyone looking for a off the beaten path beach to visit for a day. Although locally known as Playa Marbella, the true name of this beach is Playa Frijolar.
Playa Junquillal is one of the beaches I visited on my very first visit to Costa Rica in 2002. I stayed in Tamarindo on that trip as well as La Fortuna and Quepos before passing my first and last night at the Hemenway Inn in San Jose. That day I rented a scooter in Tamarindo and took to the dusty roads in exploration and ranged from Playa Junquillal to Playa Flamingo bar hopping along the way but managing to check on my good friends at the Land Ho Junquillal as these same proprietors own my favorite watering hole of the same name in Orleans on Cape Cod and where I had some of my first serious conversations about Costa Rica. My friends had discovered Costa Rica and were quite obviously in love with the place tantalizing my intrigue and desire to explore. However I am certain that the scooter ride that day in that land where time stood still is what captured my heart and whether I knew it at the time or not my every waking moment upon return from that first trip were lent to devouring everything I possibly could about a country I had clearly already accepted on a subconscious level would be my new home. The more I learned about Costa Rica’s commitment to ecological preservation coupled with the astounding variety of wildlife and micro climates coupled with sublime natural beauty continually served to reinforce this growing love at first sight phenomenon and instant adoption of what would soon become my new home. One must understand that growing up on Cape Cod which I can only describe as the most magical place on earth makes any place contending for my affection need approach an almost mystical level and clearly speaks to my soul. I am most fortunate to have discovered two such places in one lifetime.
Land Ho Junquillal
Land Ho Orleans Cape Cod
Marbella is a sleepy neighborhood in Guanacaste offering easy access to several untamed beaches I would characterize as “off the beaten path” including:
This area of southern Guanacaste is quite wild and untamed and from the Marbella beaches the coast road meanders hugging the coast coming upon the unique geographical point at
This untamed stretch eventually turns into the Ostional wildlife refuge at
this wildlife refuge serves as one of the most important turtle nesting sites in the country
The next important beach town is Nosara. The town, which sits several kilometers away from the beaches has served this community well as it has precluded overdevelopment of the beach area resulting in a pristine laid back, authentic Costa Rica beach with a plethora of wellness and yoga lodges, Nosara is the rugged spiritual heart of Guanacaste and I was always quite impressed with the layout . The beach front businesses are almost hidden from view and I discovered some very relaxing spots exploring on foot and venturing off the beach for a beer or some ceviche. Tranquility pervades the atmosphere here and I absolutely loved it there one day when I took a solo drive down there to explore. A very enjoyable experience.
Located along the stunning coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula, Playa Guiones serves as a great surfing destination in Costa Rica.
With 7 kilometers of sugar-white sand and ideal conditions for a variety of activities, this small town is a little slice of paradise in Guanacaste.
In fact, a couple hundred meters of the shoreline received a Blue Flag for its pristine, eco-friendly and well-maintained beaches.
Playa Garza directory
This placid fishing village 15 minutes South of Playa Guiones will be memorable. Despite Playa Garza’s increasing popularity with tourists, families, and especially fisherman, visitors are often amazed that they can enjoy the golden sands and calm waters of Playa Garza with hardly another soul in sight.
Rocky headlands to the north and south make Playa Garza a natural harbor. These calm, crystal clear waters are a magnet for snorkelers, divers, kayakers, stand up paddlers and those simply seeking to relax. Playa Garza is famed as the base of operations for the local fishing industry. A variety of fishing charter vessels sit calmly in the middle of the bay waiting to take groups of eager fishermen out to the horizon to reel in the fish of their dreams.
Back on land the town of Garza features a range of understated, yet warm and welcoming places to eat and relax which unsurprisingly offer up some of the best fish cuisine you’ll find anywhere.


A selection of 14 imaginative ideas from multi-disciplinary teams looking at future co-living typologies have been longlisted for the 2022 Davidson Prize.
Responding to this year’s theme titled ‘Co-Living – A New Future’, the teams submitted proposals for new co-living solutions which would address the housing affordability crisis and rise in homelessness and loneliness. The judges explained that the longlisted teams “represent diverse and exciting collaborative approaches to transforming the architecture of the home”. This aligns with the aim of the annual design ideas competition to celebrate innovative ideas around the design of the home and encourage multi-disciplinary collaboration.
The judging panel, chaired by architect Paul Monaghan (Allford Hall Monaghan Morris), will also consist of architects Mary Duggan (Mary Duggan Architects) and Agnieszka Glowacka (Haptic Architects), who represents the prize-winning team of the 2021 Davidson Prize, HomeForest. The jury is completed by journalist Amy Frearson, multi-disciplinary artist Yinka Ilori (Yinka Ilori Studio) and educator and curator Manijeh Verghese (The Architectural Association and Unscene Architecture).
Amongst the recently announced longlist is the anticipated winner of the £25,000 annual architecture prize focusing on the future of the home.
It has been recognised that a unifying theme of care – from the care of ageing populations, children, and marginalised groups to safeguarding the world’s resources of energy and embodied carbon – is evident throughout the submissions.
“Exciting ideas range from new ways of embedding supportive social networks in cities and towns to new models of multi-generational living and innovative retrofit solutions,” The Davidson Prize longlist announcement states.
The 2022 Davidson Prize Longlist:
- Azhar Architecture – Co-Living Retrofit
- Baillie Baillie Architects and Community Land Scotland – A Culture of Community
- Charles Holland Architects, Quality of Life Foundation, Verity-Jane Keefe and Joseph Zeal-Henry – Co-Living in The Countryside
- Child-Hood – It Takes A Village
- Child Graddon Lewis, Split, Eley Kishimoto & Hungry Sandwich – Curious Minds Society
- Heta Architects – Recipro-City
- Living Streets – Urban Network of Collective Care
- Moebius Studio – Communiversity
- NAME Architecture + airc.digital – Afterlife
- Team 5 – Retrofitting Co-Living
- The Progressive Housing Design Group – A Model for Progressive ‘Family’ Housing
- Tonkin Liu – Care / Ring
- Will King and Hari Kumar – A Taste of Home
- Workhome Projects – Co-Living Works!
“It feels that we are at a crossroads in terms of big societal shifts; we have massive challenges in our hands that need to be solved for future generations – including really big issues like mental health, the environment, energy and the housing crisis”, said The Davidson Prize representative Marie Chamillard. “With last year’s prize attracting so many entries addressing big societal issues, we are hoping that this year’s theme of co-living will build on that to establish different models for the homes of the future.”
Here is a selection of visuals submitted by the longlisted teams:
Baillie Baillie Architects and Community Land Scotland – A Culture of Community
Living Streets – Urban Network of Collective Care
Heta Architects – Recipro-City
Moebius Studio – Communiversity
The Davidson Prize is a design ideas and communication prize established in 2021 in memory of architectural visualisation pioneer Alan Davidson, and it is supported by VitrA Bathrooms.
The winner of the second annual prize will be announced in June 2022.
Discover more about the annual prize that celebrates transformative architecture of the home.


When Chevrolet launched the Volt in 2010, the year seemed interesting or offer an electric car without the disadvantages of this embryonic technology then, but it did not seem to be a long-term plan.
However, the success of the model has forced the hand of General Motors, this is the second generation of the car. Better battery life, new look, more efficient gasoline engine, the Volt to date still is relevant, but its existence could be undermined by the arrival of a certain Chevrolet Bolt …
This too good news, however, raised the curiosity of fans of electric cars in the US and Canada, who have undertaken a proper investigation on the subject. Result: GM has never recorded the Jolt brand and even search for the IP address used to create the website has no connection with the US manufacturing.
I would have liked a better experience “essence” mode, but the electric experience makes up for it. Meanwhile an electric car with over 300 km range, the Volt is the best option for those who want to “do the electric leap.” An electric car to go to work, and a “hybrid” that is less than 6.0 l / 100 km on the way to the countryside. Until GM launches Bolt, followed by Model 3 Tesla is what we have better.


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An article entitled Human Asunder promotes dynein recruitment and centrosomal tethering to the nucleus at mitotic entry was published in the October 24 issue of Molecular Biology of the Cell. Congratulations JJ!
Recruitment of dynein motors to the nuclear surface is an essential step for nucleus-centrosome coupling in prophase. In cultured human cells, this dynein pool is anchored to nuclear pore complexes through RanBP2-BICD2 and Nup133-CENP-F networks. We previously reported that the asunder (asun) gene is required in Drosophila spermatocytes for perinuclear dynein localization and nucleus-centrosome coupling at G2/M of male meiosis. We show herein that male germline expression of mammalian Asunder (ASUN) protein rescues asun flies, demonstrating evolutionary conservation of function. In cultured human cells, we find that ASUN down-regulation causes reduction of perinuclear dynein in prophase of mitosis. Additional defects following loss of ASUN include nucleus-centrosome uncoupling, abnormal spindles, and multinucleation. Co-immunoprecipitation and overlapping localization patterns of ASUN and LIS1, a dynein adaptor, suggest that ASUN interacts with dynein in the cytoplasm via LIS1. Our data indicate that ASUN controls dynein localization via a mechanism distinct from that of either BICD2 or CENP-F. We present a model in which ASUN promotes perinuclear enrichment of dynein at G2/M that facilitates BICD2- and CENP-F-mediated anchoring of dynein to nuclear pore complexes.
An article entitled Regulation of dynein localization and centrosome positioning by Lis-1 and asunder during Drosophila spermatogenesis was published in the August issue of Development. Congratulations Pooji!
Dynein, a microtubule motor complex, plays crucial roles in cell-cycle progression in many systems. The LIS1 accessory protein directly binds dynein, although its precise role in regulating dynein remains unclear. Mutation of human LIS1 causes lissencephaly, a developmental brain disorder. To gain insight into the in vivo functions of LIS1, we characterized a male-sterile allele of the Drosophila homolog of human LIS1. We found that centrosomes do not properly detach from the cell cortex at the onset of meiosis in most Lis-1 spermatocytes; centrosomes that do break cortical associations fail to attach to the nucleus. In Lis-1 spermatids, we observed loss of attachments between the nucleus, basal body and mitochondria. The localization pattern of LIS-1 protein throughout Drosophila spermatogenesis mirrors that of dynein. We show that dynein recruitment to the nuclear surface and spindle poles is severely reduced in Lis-1 male germ cells. We propose that Lis-1 spermatogenesis phenotypes are due to loss of dynein regulation, as we observed similar phenotypes in flies null for Tctex-1, a dynein light chain. We have previously identified asunder (asun) as another regulator of dynein localization and centrosome positioning during Drosophila spermatogenesis. We now report that Lis-1 is a strong dominant enhancer of asun and that localization of LIS-1 in male germ cells is ASUN dependent. We found that Drosophila LIS-1 and ASUN colocalize and coimmunoprecipitate from transfected cells, suggesting that they function within a common complex. We present a model in which Lis-1 and asun cooperate to regulate dynein localization and centrosome positioning during Drosophila spermatogenesis.
A research article entitled XIAP monoubiquitylates Groucho/TLE to promote canonical Wnt signaling was published in the March issue of Molecular Cell. Congratulations Ali!
A key event in Wnt signaling is conversion of TCF/Lef from a transcriptional repressor to an activator, yet how this switch occurs is not well understood. Here, we report an unanticipated role for X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP) in regulating this critical Wnt signaling event that is independent of its antiapoptotic function. We identified DIAP1 as a positive regulator of Wingless signaling in a Drosophila S2 cell-based RNAi screen. XIAP, its vertebrate homolog, is similarly required for Wnt signaling in cultured mammalian cells and in Xenopus embryos, indicating evolutionary conservation of function. Upon Wnt pathway activation, XIAP is recruited to TCF/Lef where it monoubiquitylates Groucho (Gro)/TLE. This modification decreases affinity of Gro/TLE for TCF/Lef. Our data reveal a transcriptional switch involving XIAP-mediated ubiquitylation of Gro/TLE that facilitates its removal from TCF/Lef, thus allowing β-catenin-TCF/Lef complex assembly and initiation of a Wnt-specific transcriptional program
A review entitled “Screening for small molecule inhibitors of embryonic pathways: sometimes you gotta crack a few eggs” was published in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. An article that summarizes the benefits of the Xenopus egg extract system as a tool to study cellular processes and proposes the use of this system for screening for modulators of major signal transduction pathways.
Extract prepared from Xenopus eggs represents a cell-free system that has been shown to recapitulate a multitude of cellular processes, including cell cycle regulation, DNA replication/repair, and cytoskeletal dynamics. In addition, this system has been used to successfully reconstitute the Wnt pathway. Xenopus egg extract, which can be biochemically manipulated, offers an ideal medium in which small molecule screening can be performed in near native milieu. Thus, the use of Xenopus egg extract for small molecule screening represents an ideal bridge between targeted and phenotypic screening approaches. This review focuses on the use of this system for small molecules modulators of major signal transduction pathways (Notch, Hedgehog, and Wnt) that are critical for the development of the early Xenopus embryo. We describe the properties of Xenopus egg extract and our own high throughput screen for small molecules that modulate the Wnt pathway using this cell-free system. We propose that Xenopus egg extract could similarly be adapted for screening for modulators of the Notch and Hedgehog pathways.
Congratulation Jeanne and Kenyi on passing your qualifying exam!!!
An article entitled: A Biochemical Screen for Identification of Small-Molecule Regulators of the Wnt Pathway Using Xenopus Egg Extracts was published in the Journal of Biomolecule Screening. An article that comprises the efforts of a multidisciplinary team to validate the Xenopus egg extract system as a tool to identify small-molecules regulators of the Wnt pathway, and potentially Shh and Notch.
Misregulation of the Wnt pathway has been shown to be responsible for a variety of human diseases, most notably cancers. Screens for inhibitors of this pathway have been performed almost exclusively using cultured mammalian cells or with purified proteins. We have previously developed a biochemical assay using Xenopus egg extracts to recapitulate key cytoplasmic events in the Wnt pathway. Using this biochemical system, we show that a recombinant form of the Wnt coreceptor, LRP6, regulates the stability of two key components of the Wnt pathway (β-catenin and Axin) in opposing fashion. We have now fused β-catenin and Axin to firefly and Renilla luciferase, respectively, and demonstrate that the fusion proteins behave similarly as their wild-type counterparts. Using this dual luciferase readout, we adapted the Xenopus extracts system for high-throughput screening. Results from these screens demonstrate signal distribution curves that reflect the complexity of the library screened. Of several compounds identified as cytoplasmic modulators of the Wnt pathway, one was further validated as a bona fide inhibitor of the Wnt pathway in cultured mammalian cells and Xenopus embryos. We show that other embryonic pathways may be amendable to screening for inhibitors/modulators in Xenopus egg extracts.
Congratulations Jeanne on passing your qualifying exam!!
The first one of the season!
A research article entitled Small-molecule inhibition of Wnt signaling through activation of casein kinase 1α was published in the October 3rd, 2010 online advance publication of Nature Chemical Biology. Curtis graduated on July 2010, after completing this study as a part of his Ph.D. thesis. This paper has been the number 1 download since its publication.
Wnt/β-catenin signaling is critically involved in metazoan development, stem cell maintenance and human disease. Using Xenopus laevis egg extract to screen for compounds that both stabilize Axin and promote β-catenin turnover, we identified an FDA-approved drug, pyrvinium, as a potent inhibitor of Wnt signaling (EC50 of ∼10 nM). We show pyrvinium binds all casein kinase 1 (CK1) family members in vitro at low nanomolar concentrations and pyrvinium selectively potentiates casein kinase 1α (CK1α) kinase activity. CK1α knockdown abrogates the effects of pyrvinium on the Wnt pathway. In addition to its effects on Axin and β-catenin levels, pyrvinium promotes degradation of Pygopus, a Wnt transcriptional component. Pyrvinium treatment of colon cancer cells with mutation of the gene for adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) or β-catenin inhibits both Wnt signaling and proliferation. Our findings reveal allosteric activation of CK1α as an effective mechanism to inhibit Wnt signaling and highlight a new strategy for targeted therapeutics directed against the Wnt pathway.
Congratulations Tony and Brian on passing your qualifying exam!!
Well done guys!!!
The qualifying exam season is over… for now.
Congratulations Poojitha and Sarah on passing your qualifying exams!!
Now you “can finally get back to the fun part of the Ph.D.-experiments!!!!”®

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“Last year I was 298 days out of the USA. How is the tax treatment for that kind of funds?”--->Basically, either as a US citizen or a US resident alien UNDER either US Tax Law or US INS Rules, you are liable for US taxes, both federal and state( if your state imposes taxes on its residents; 9 states do NOT impose income taxes on their residents.) on your World wide income and US source income. I guess as you are physically present in the foreign country for 298 days(IF less than 330 days during a 12-month period), you are NOT subject to foreign earned income exclusion credit on your US federal return. However, as long as you pay taxes to the foreign taxing authorities on your income that you earned in the foreign country( if you have), you can claim your foreign tax credit on your federal return, NOT on your state return by filing form 1116 and report it on 1040 line 47 or on 1040 Sch A line 8.However, as yu don’t pay CG tax on the portfolio income, dividend income in Brazil, I mean, you are subject to both federal and state income taxes on your Brazilian dividend income on your return. You need to file Sch D for the dividend income and are subject to wither 0% or 15% LTCG tax rate in US; I fyour marginal tax bracket in 2011 is 15% or less, then you do NOT pay LTCG tax on your dividend income. As long as your marginal tax rate in US is higher than 15%, then you are subject to your LTCG tax, 15%, on your Brazilian dividend income.
Please visit the Website here; Capital gains tax in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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text: Desserts Caramel Roasted Pecan Oatmeal 5 min Prep Time 6 min Cook Time 11 min Total Time serves 1 Est. Yield Ingredients 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Kodiak Cakes Caramel Oatmeal Cup 1/3 cup water caramel sauce for topping DIRECTIONS Place pecans, maple syrup, and salt in a small skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until caramelized and golden. Add 1/3 cup water to the oatmeal cup and stir until combined. Heat the cup in the microwave on high for 30-45 seconds. Stir in roasted pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce. Share This Story FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Nutrition Facts 480 Calories 24g Fat 53g Carbs 16g Protein Recipe Makes approx. 1 Servings Serving Size = 1 cup View Full Nutrition Info Want To Make This Recipe? Shop Now Shop Caramel Oatmeal Cup Online Find In Stores Find Kodiak Cakes in a store near you!

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Spencer leaned over the table and cupped my cheek in her hand.
Spencer: Oh my god babe, I’m so sorry. I had no idea.
Ashley: Don’t be sorry. I mean I’m better now.
I said holding up a bottle of anti depressants from my purse, giving it a quick shake. My sweatshirt sleeve then rolled down, revealing a faint pink line that extended from my wrist to the middle of my forearm. I quickly went to cover it back up, but Spencer grabbed my hand and brought my wrist to her mouth, laying gentle kisses down my scar. Her gesture caused me to relax and I just melted from her touch.
Ashley: This was really hard for me to tell you, so thanks for being so understanding.
Spencer: Baby I’ll always be here for you no matter what. You know that right?
Ashley: I do now.
I smiled into her hand that cupped my face, giving her palm a quick kiss. Spencer wiped away a stray tear that had begun to trickle down my cheek. My tears were strictly from the relief that Spencer had brought me, there was nothing sad about them. The blonde then slid into my side of the booth, pulling me into her warm embrace. I continued to cry on her shoulder and she ended up pulling me closer. While humming soothing word into my ear, she stroked my hair. We sat like that for a while in the empty food court, until diner hour came around and a new flood of students entered the spacious room.
Spencer: You’ve had a rough day, how about I go make you a warm bubble bath and wash your stress away.
She asked, cupping my face in her hands and forcing me to look at her. I just nodded at her offer and we both left the booth and headed for our room.
At first it was just me in the warm tub, while Spencer was taking care of me, but I just bugged her until she got in the tub with me. My back was to her front and I snuggled into her arms, leaning my head back on her shoulder. She placed gentle kisses on my neck and we just relaxed in the comfort of the water.
Spencer: You know what Ashley?
I shifted slightly in her grip to look at her.
Spencer: You said your dad suffers from depression too?
Ashley: Suffered from depression. He died while he was on tour in Japan when I was two.
At telling Spencer this bit of information, I felt her grip tighten around my waist and noticed her eyes droop in sadness.
Ashley: He overdosed on heroine. For him that was his escape, you know from the depression. Is it horrible that I don’t miss him?
Spencer just stared at me still shocked at my previous confession.
Spencer: I don’t think it’s possible to miss something you never really had.
I nodded at her words then rested my head back on her shoulder. Letting out a tired sigh I closed my eyes and just relaxed in Spencer’s arms.
Who the fuck needs an anti depressant when I got a girl who makes me feel better than all the drugs in the world combined into one!

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Below are snapshots of trending news from October 11, 2013 headlines. Each headline includes media outlets also spotlighting the stories. Click on the media outlet to review their coverage on each subject matter. Click on interesting people and places hyperlink to learn more about them. Related photos have also been included whenever available.
Deion Sanders takes to Twitter on October 10, 2013 to defend himself:
National Football League (NFL) Hall of Fame member and former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Deion Sanders, age 46, is under police investigation for assault on a Prime Prep Academy administrator, Kevin Jefferson, age 39. Jefferson has alleged that Sanders was verbalizing his displeasure regarding the students’ educational outcomes, Jefferson asserted for Sanders not to speak to him that way, and while in confrontation that Sanders walked up to him and grabbed him by the throat. On October 10, 2013,
Racial slurs again, as Italian gymnast, Carlotta Ferlito proves to be a spoiled sport:
On October 8, Carlotta Ferlito apologizes, via - what else? – Twitter, stating that she made a mistake and that she loves Simone.
What was the “mistake”? After Simone Biles became the first African American to win the all-around title at the World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium last week, Ferlito made a comment to her teammate, Vanessa Ferrari, saying “next time we should also paint our skin black so then we can win, too."
Ferlito also stated, in her Twitter apology, that she was “too nervous” and “didn’t think” about what she was saying…but isn’t that subconscious thought. Like, what/how you really feel?
Finally, songwriter/record producer Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on October 10, 2013. Along with mentoree/singer Toni Braxton, record producer Antonio 'L.A.' Reid, business mogul/singer Sean “P Diddy” Combs, singer Usher Raymond, TV personality Kris Jenner, singer Colby Caillat, musician Kenny G., singer Stevie Wonder, songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, songwriter David Forster and others in the entertainment industry attended the monumental event. Edmonds’ is the 2508th star that has been issued in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In a story fit for a fairy tale, literally, actors Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin, meet while filming “Once Upon a Time”. The couple falls head over heels for each other. They announced their engagement on October 11, 2013.
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Daimler has announced that it will begin building “ultra-high-performance” axial-flux electric motors at its Berlin site starting next year.
The site, known as the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus, will start producing the motors in order to facilitate the brand’s switch to an all-electric portfolio by 2030.
By bringing more motor development in-house, Mercedes is hoping to improve its vertical manufacturing integration and value creation in development and production.
“The transformation of the automotive industry is more evident at our Berlin site than at any other Mercedes-Benz plant,” says Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, Production and Supply Chain.
“The transformation from a production site for purely conventional drive components to a competence centre for digitalisation and production in the field of e-mobility is a significant step for us and our employees. We are offering groundbreaking new opportunities for this traditional location and underlining its role in our global production network – not least as a decisive driver of our digitalisation offensive. With the production of high-performance electric motors, the Berlin plant will become a key pillar of the sustainable Mercedes-Benz electrification strategy.”
Berlin will also become the hub for global Mercedes training and qualification activities. This will include training programmes for the entire production network as well as specialist IT digital networking and data process analysis roles.
Mercedes won’t be developing new technology on its own, however. The company also intends to use the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus to collaborate with the likes of Siemens, as well as academics.
“Securing the sustainable future of our Mercedes-Benz site in Berlin has always been at the forefront of our minds. With the transformation of the site into a digital factory campus and competence centre for high-performance electric motors, we have taken a decisive step towards the future for our oldest production site,” says Michael Rahmel, Chairman of the Works Council Mercedes-Benz Plant Berlin.


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With relatively little happening for the Oakland Athletics over Thanksgiving weekend, we’re left waiting for this week to creep by before next week’s Winter Meetings kick off.
There were a couple major league signings over the weekend. The Tigers signed right-hander Kenta Maeda to a two-year, $24 million contract. Maeda spent the previous three seasons in Minnesota, serving as a mid-rotation starter.
Maeda threw just 210.2 innings combined over the past two years, so he’ll be looking to get his health in order and become a useful option for the Tigers.
Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that the Cardinals are signing right-hander Sonny Gray to a deal for three years and $75 million. Like Maeda, Gray spent the past two seasons in Minnesota, and will be entering his age-34 season.
Coming off one of the best seasons of his career, Gray pitched to a 2.79 ERA in 184 innings, and tallied 183 strikeouts with 8 wins. Gray was mentioned in a number of rumors this offseason thanks to his great season. He was seen as one of the better options in this free agent pitching class, just behind the top names of Aaron Nola, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Blake Snell.
How will the Athletics spend the next week?
With a limited budget and no secure home for anything beyond the 2024 season, the Athletics will likely struggle to find good options in free agency this year. The combination of an owner who is unwilling to spend, a team coming off an extremely disappointing season, and players being unsure of where they’ll call home beyond the current season is not an enviable position for the Athletics.
General Manager David Forst has made a few moves already this offseason, acquiring infielder Abraham Toro via trade, claiming Miguel Andujar and Michael Kelly off waivers, and signing left-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido to a major league deal.
They’ve added a number of minor league signings as well, most recently including outfielders Daz Cameron and Jeisson Rosario, infielder Hoy Park, and pitcher Domingo Robles. We can expect a few more moves in this talent range in addition to what should be several more minor league deals.
The Winter Meetings are typically a hotbed of trade rumors, big free agent deals, and excitement. Also, the draft lottery is scheduled for Dec. 5 and the Rule 5 draft is scheduled to take place on Dec. 6.
The Athletics, Royals, and Rockies all share an 18.3% chance of landing the top pick in the 2024 amateur draft. Anything less than the first pick would be a bit of a disappointment given the A’s performance this year and their talent purge over the last several seasons.
The A's 40-man roster is currently full, meaning the team will have to make at least one roster move to open up a spot if they plan on selecting a player in the Rule 5 draft, in which they have the first pick.

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Wildlife advocates want the City of Ottawa to stop killing so many beavers when it tries to deal with complaints or disputes between rodent dam builders and landowners.
The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Center says the city’s beaver management strategy could use other more cost-effective measures such as flow devices and “beaver choppers.”
Wildlife centre’s president Donna DuBreuil said the organization had lost patience with the city after years of advocacy and found little openness to new ideas.
“Basically the town seems addicted to killing beavers,” she said.
Town seems addicted to killing beavers– Donna Dubreuil, Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Center
The city spent $ 128,075 in 2020 and $ 89,288 in 2019 to hire licensed trappers, but Dubreuil argues that a flow device would be less expensive, costing $ 2,000 to reduce flooding in the area around a dam of beavers. This strategy could also reduce other long-term monitoring and maintenance costs, she added.
Residents near the Goulbourn Wetland complex in the western suburb of Stittsville, where the Trans-Canada Trail runs west of West Ridge Drive, say trappers have targeted beavers in their area.
Ann Swanwick said the beavers did not cause flooding on the trail and that the area “would be the perfect place for a beaver population.”
“The town just has this continued hatred of beavers… they’re here and then they’re gone,” Swanwick said.
“We want the trapping and killing to stop. We want them to consult with the experts on alternative ways to deal with the beaver.”
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Swanwick said other cities like London, Ont., Have paved the way for more humane ways to allow beavers and humans to coexist and share their wetland habitat.
DuBreuil said residents’ concerns show the city has prioritized complaints from nearby landowners rather than valuing and preserving a wetland.
“There is no other species that is more important to maintaining wetlands and keeping our watershed healthy than beavers,” she said.
Stittsville County. Glen Gower said the Goulbourn Conservation Complex is a provincially significant wetland and enjoys the highest form of legal protection against development. But he admitted that improvements can be made.
“I think the city is lagging behind other cities in Ontario that have more progressive ways of managing the beaver population,” Gower said.
The councilor says he’s happy the city has established two pilot projects in Kanata and the east to explore alternative strategies, while encouraging the wildlife center to reach out.
DuBreuil said the city’s previous pilot projects were “designed to fail” and were not implemented in areas where the city receives the most complaints.
Beaver relocation not allowed in Ontario, city says
The 2013 City of Ottawa Wildlife Strategy recognizes that beaver recovery in the region has significant environmental benefits, but it also recognizes that it can threaten personal property, municipal infrastructure and economically productive lands.
In a statement, Ottawa town planner Nick Stowe said provincial regulations “effectively prevent live trapping and movement of beavers.” The Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry recommends hiring licensed trappers when avoidance and mitigation efforts, such as flow devices, are not can be used.
Stowe said staff are continuing to explore the use of debit devices where appropriate and have consulted with the City of London, which the city says has installed 10 of these devices.
He said beaver management at the Goulbourn Wetland Complex is tied to the Hazeldean Municipal Drain and is managed and monitored under an approved engineering report to protect the long-term health of the ecosystem.


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At the request of Janome customers, Janome is constantly developing new accessories that will add a touch of creativity to a project. This post today is particularly interesting because you can add dimension to an embroidery design using yarn couching. Here the ‘Embroidery couching foot set’ for the Horizon Memory Craft 15000 is shown. The kit contains four pieces : PC – 1 foot for thinner yarns; PC – 2 foot for thicker yarns; the thread guide which fits into the extra spool pin slot and the yarn “funnel”. To understand how the set operates, it is recommended to make a sample before undertaking a project. I tested a pattern on a black cloth with a white yarn in order to visualize the result. The MC15000 must be updated to version 2.11 to use this feature. You will find the free l update on the global website under the Downloads > Machine updates > Memory Craft 15000 tabs.
In addition, there are 10 FREE embroidery couching designsto download.
Here is am image showing the designs (And yes, I am translating this post from a Vie Janome blog post that Celine Ross, our Educator in Montreal wrote a few months ago. Please excuse the few French words here but they are in the pic which I cannot change easily)
Once all the designs have been downloaded and saved to a USB stick, you will be able to open them on the screen of the Janome MC15000. See below. When you choose a pattern, you must then select the correct PC foot depending on the size of the yarn being used.
Embroidery time varies between 1 & 8 minutes per pattern. The yarn is couched down with straight stitches. In the EDIT screen of the machine, it is possible to make the following adjustments: enlarge, reduce, reverse, rotate and combine.
Here is a stitch out of all the free embroidery couching designs available for download.
Since these designs utilize straight stitch embroidery, it is also possible to embroider them as with a bigger yarn or even just an embroidery thread without yarn… be creative!
When you download these designs, there are instructions in many different languages to assist you.
Visit your local Janome Canada dealer for more information about this fun and creative tool. Ask for a demonstration of how you too can be doing embroidery couching with your Janome MC15000!
Thank you to Celine Ross in Montreal for writing this post which I translated….no, I cannot read or speak French but translation software is very useful!

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Manchester United entertain Manchester City in the local derby on Sunday evening. Jose Mourinho’s side are currently on a four-match winning streak in the Premier League, but they are still playing catch up to the Citizens, who have dropped points on just one occasion in 15 matches.
David de Gea earned a well-earned rest in midweek following his heroics against Arsenal last weekend. The Spain international is expected to start his 16th straight league game for United, who are looking to break the record for the most games without defeat at Old Trafford.
Mourinho has hinted that Phil Jones could return to the starting lineup, and we are backing the Englishman to start alongside Chris Smalling and the much-organised Victor Lindelof in a three-man central defence.
Antonio Valencia surprisingly featured during the win over CSKA Moscow, but he is still the preferred pick to start at right wing-back spot this weekend. Likewise, Ashley Young could be fancied to feature at left wing-back despite Luke Shaw putting in an impressive performance in midweek.
Onto the midfield, Mourinho has assured that Nemanja Matic will make the starting lineup despite carrying a minor muscular problem. The Portuguese tactician also described Marouane Fellaini to have a ‘chance’ to feature in the derby, and the Belgian could be risked from the off as he provides the physical presence in the absence of the suspended Paul Pogba.
Jesse Lingard has been in sparkling form of late with three goals in the space of two Premier League games, and the Englishman could be backed to start just ahead of the central midfielders. Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku have been the preferred pairing upfront in the 3-4-1-2 formation, and Mourinho could probably persist with the partnership with Marcus Rashford on the bench.


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A unique set of comics, graphic novels, manga, fanzines, trading cards and more has made its way to the shelves of Wilson Library and is ready for research. This new collection, the Mexican Comic Collection, focuses on comic material created in Mexico. The dates of the materials range from 1998 to 2015, with the bulk of the materials dating between 2010 and 2015. The collection gives a broad picture of current comic books and graphic novels in Mexico, also showing the growing interest in Spanish manga that began in the late nineties.
Due to the nature of the collection and the common use of pseudonyms, self-publishing, and other peculiarities, I had to get creative in learning about these pieces in order to bring the collection together. In fact, author and illustrator pages on Facebook and Twitter were incredibly useful in learning the context of these works and how they were created, as well as who might be behind the pseudonyms.
There are a number of collection highlights that will be of interest for anyone looking to learn more about and access recent Mexican comic books and graphic novels.
The collection holds quite a few items from Gerardo Valdez’s El lider fantasma, including the original series, a book of artwork, manga, and two copies of El lider fantasma: Hortax el caballo de batalla (2011). You can learn more about the series here or on this website, dedicated to the study and distribution of comics in Mexico. The volume pictured here is very unique, and if you head to the character’s Facebook page, you can see what Hortax the war horse might look like as an action figure.
Among the collection pieces devoted to comic book history and art, of particular interest is an artbook collecting comic depictions of La Catrina, a popular icon of Mexican art. The figure of La Catrina is attributed to Mexican printmaker and cartoon illustrator José Guadalupe Posada (see an image of his original print from between 1910 and 1913 here). This image of a female skeleton dressed only in a hat has inspired art, makeup, sculpture, and much more ever since. La Catrina is now a symbol of both “El Día de los Muertos and the Mexican willingness to laugh at death itself,” according to David de la Torre, who was the director of the Mexican Museum in San Francisco until 2015 (Delsol 2011). You can see further examples of La Catrina in popular culture here and here.
Some pieces in the collection even have author dedications directed at UNC, including one from izzaki and one from OrenJuice (make sure to read this name aloud):
Manga is well-represented in this collection, and the serial pictured here, Doon!! mangazine, is quite active on social media. Manga has become very popular in the Mexico comic scene, and you can find a small glossary of manga terms and history on the Asamblea Comics website (Part I and Part II), written by Mario Cárdenas.
In addition to a number of issues of Comikaze, an Indie magazine devoted to Mexican and foreign comics, the collection also includes fourteen trading cards highlighting important figures in Mexican comics.
To see these items and more, stop by Wilson Library. You may also be interested in our Latino Comic Books Collection, which focuses on comic books and other graphic material by United States-born Latino writers and artists, also available in the second floor reading room of Wilson Library.

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The Month in a Minute: March 2024
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Media recap of the top stories in agriculture, climate, science and justice in 60 seconds.
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This month, biodiversity took center stage at COP15 saw nations meeting to negotiate a new agreement to address staggering declines in biodiversity. The New York Times and The Guardian shared their visual breakdowns of wildlife and habitat disappearance and the biodiversity crisis and a report from BirdLife International revealed that populations of 49 percent of avian species are decreasing, up from 40 percent in 2018. Meanwhile China began to relax its restrictions on wildlife farming, putting biodiversity and global health at risk. And it’s official: the U.S. is experiencing the worst bird flu outbreak in its history, devastating both farmed and wild populations of birds.
In more hopeful news, just ahead of COP15 the E.U. agreed on a new law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation. The European Parliament’s lead negotiator said “I hope that this innovative regulation will give impetus to the protection of forests around the globe and inspire other countries at the COP15.”
Watch all this and more in our December media recap:
Here are the stories that caught our attention this month:
36 new factory farms and expansions are slated to open in Ireland, pending approval from the Irish EPA.
Rockefeller foundation announces farmer-led regenerative agriculture grants.
Dutch no longer want to be one of the world’s top agro exporters. “We have to develop a new agricultural system,” says minister.
FDA data shows a worrisome increase in antibiotic use in animal agriculture.
Up to 3,000 ‘peak polluters’ who are “mostly farmers” given last chance to close by Dutch government as the State attempts to push through plans to shut hundreds of farms to cut nitrogen oxide emissions. This is the first time the Dutch government has committed to a mandatory buyout, or expropriation scheme, after it was first mentioned in a government research report outlining a 30 percent livestock reduction by 2030.
Researchers say they have developed gene-edited hens who lay eggs from which only female chicks will hatch. This could prevent the slaughter of billions of male chickens each year who are killed after hatching.
A report from BirdLife International reveals that populations of 49 percent of avian species are decreasing, up from 40% in 2018.
A new study in Nature Microbiology reveals that the life we can’t see is some of the most threatened.
Experts argue that China’s return to wildlife farming as restrictions relax poses a risk to global health and biodiversity.
The New York Times revealed the rates at which wildlife and habitat is disappearing across the globe as humans convert more and more land. The Guardian also shared their visual guide to the biodiversity crisis.
New study reveals methane emissions from agricultural ponds are underestimated in national greenhouse gas inventories.
A new investigation reveals the spike in the greenhouse gas methane in 2020 may be explained in part by a drop in nitrogen oxide emissions during the Covid-19 pandemic: “The findings mean that methane reduction targets need to be made more ambitious to take into account that moves to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions – by cutting fossil fuels – will lead to methane remaining in the atmosphere for longer, because there are less hydroxyl radicals to react with it.”
A new study led by Dr. Asaf Tzachor, in collaboration with an international team of scientists, encourages people to replace beef with Spirulina algae for health.
New campaign from the Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic promotes meat-based diets with slogan “I’m a carnivore and I’m not ashamed of it!”
New study of 79,952 U.S.-based men observed a 22 percent lower risk of bowel cancer in men who ate a healthy plant-rich diet. No similar reductions were found in women and, among men, the rate of reduction varied by race and ethnicity.
E.U. agrees on a new law preventing import of goods linked to deforestation.
Animal Rebellion protesters to face trial over milk stunts at London stores.
Live exports: just five of 38 eligible ships had Australian animal welfare observers.
Greenpeace research shows that over 90 percent of U.K. Marine Protected Areas are protected in name alone, with no meaningful, site-wide regulation on the most destructive fishing activity.
Scientists from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the University of Liverpool, the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere have traced how livestock systems act as a reservoir for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria and AMR genetic determinants that may infect or colonize people.
Despite fears of superbugs, the sale of antibiotics given to farmed animals declined by less than 1 percent overall in the U.S. in 2021.
The current bird flu outbreak has been revealed to be the worst in history.
In Peru, thousands of pelicans have been found dead due to bird flu.
Bats are the death metal singers of the animal world, new research shows.
What is it like to be a bee? A philosophical and neurobiological examination.
In Australia, scientists have discovered clitorises on female snakes, shattering a long-held assumption that the females didn’t have a sexual organ.The ‘Mother of the Year’ who starved for 53 months: the Octopus.
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Details are few at the moment, but we do know the former console exclusive will be coming to PC - via Steam - at some point in December 2014, and will support local and online multiplayer.Continuum Shift Extend first hit Western shores in February of 2012, and brought with it a host tweaked and new game modes. Network play was improved for a smoother online experience and support for team battles was added. Abyss Mode made its way over from the handheld version and Unlimited Mars Mode – which allows the player to fight with ten Unlimited Characters – was introduced.
In our review of the PS Vita version, we said "the cast powering this engrossing fighter makes all the effort worthwhile," before saying "you can fight as a squirrel lady that brawls with metal crosses strapped to her arms. Why are you not running to the store right now?"
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Presiding Elder Dr. Evans Bukuro of Dunkwa Beposo Pentecost church has presented clothes as well as rice, cooking oil and tins of sardines to 50 women to celebrate women.
He has also provided well furnished accommodation for 10 barren women in Dunkwa.
Elder Dr. Evans Bukuro has also provided free sewing machines and startup kits for the unemployed Youth to learn a trade as his personal contribution to poverty alleviation.
He has, therefore, called on well meaning Ghanaians, individuals and organisations to support the needy in society.
Meanwhile, the leader of the Women’s Ministry of Dunkwa District Church of Pentecost in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality, Deaconess Mrs. Regina Bukuro, has advised women to add value to themselves and become relevant as wives.
Deaconess Bukuro, the wife of Elder Dr. Evans Bukuro, said it is incumbent on women to explore the various business opportunities and assist their spouses in the running of the home in order not to be a burden.
She said it is not acceptable for women to sit idly at home and wait on their husbands to provide everything for the family in the face of the numerous opportunities to make money to support their husbands.
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Referring to Genesis 2:18 which said “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him”, Deaconess Bukuro noted that it is time women learn new skills and add value to themselves to support the family and not leave all the responsibilities on their husbands’.
The Deaconess said when an ideal woman focuses on playing her role as a helper she will experience her greatest sense of self-worth and makes the man comfortable in taking decisions to keep the home. E N D

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The AB392 legislation popularly known as the California Act to Save Lives was recently passed by both chambers of the California state legislature. AB392 is authored by Assembly woman Shirley Weber and aims at changing the current lethal force standard from “reasonable” to “necessary.”
Right now police officers can use deadly force and kill someone even when other means are available to them. The change of the standards would then make it easier to file criminal charges against law enforcement officers that use lethal force instead of other methods available to them.
The AB 392 bill redefines circumstances under which homicide by a peace officer is deemed justifiable. One case that clearly indicates how this bill would change use of lethal force is the case against Officer Neal Browder.
In April of 2015, Officer Neal Browder shot and killed Fridoon Nehan. In the police video, Officer Browder is seen exiting his car and almost immediately drawing his weapon and shooting dead Nehan who was unarmed.
The then district attorney failed to prosecute Browder saying that it was reasonable for Browder to believe Nehad was an imminent threat. The video evidence however shows differently. Nehad wasn’t even approaching Officer Browder when he was shot and was not armed or violent.
Were the AB 392 already been in effect, it would have presented clarity for the district attorney in evaluating the legality of the killing. Browder did not issue any verbal commands that Nehad resisted, it isn’t clear whether he identified himself as a police officer and he might have used other means to subdue Nehad.
The amendments in AB392 authorize use of deadly force “to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person.” To clarify what an imminent threat is, AB392 states that “an imminent harm is not merely a fear of future harm no matter how great the fear and no matter how great the likelihood of the harm, but is one that, from appearances, must be instantly confronted and addressed.”
It goes on further to indicate that a peace officer should identify themselves and warn about the use of deadly force prior to using deadly force.
The 9th circuit that revived the civil lawsuit against Browder noted that he did not verbally identify himself, give any verbal commands or even activate the sirens to indicate he was a police officer,
If the AB392 was effect it would have been easy to hold the officer involved accountable if justification for use of deadly force was not found. The bill is clearly a step in the right direction and law enforcement officers should be held accountable for unlawful use of deadly force.


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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has filed a petition seeking removal of High Court Judge Said Juma Chitembwe over graft allegations.
Sonko filed the petition today at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) offices.
Besides Sonko, a petitioner has also moved to the JSC seeking the removal of Chitembwe from office over allegations of impropriety and gross misconduct.
Francis Wambua says he has credible information that Chitembwe received bribe to change the outcome of two petitions before the honourable Judge.
According to Wambua, Amana Saidi Jirani received a bribe on behalf of Chitembwe to rule against Sonko in two petitions before him.
“Chitembwe has been using Jirani as his agent and proxy in dealings of such nature, and I have evidence of telephone conversation supporting the same. In phone conversations, the Judge confirms that he was approached by Lawyer Cecil Miller and County Assembly Majority Leader Abdi Guyo who wanted the Judge to rule against former Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko,” read the petition.
“I have reliable and credible information that Guyo and Miller visited Chitembwe at his residence in Mountain View Estate off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi on 9th July, 2021 and held lengthy discussions touching on the above Constitutional Petitions in a bid to influence the outcome of the above Constitutional Petitions presided over by him.”
He claims the Constitutional Petitions were dismissed by the Bench on accounts of fraudulent and corrupt dealings by Chitembwe who presided over the Petitions.
Wambua says it is necessary in the public interest that Chitembwe be removed from office forthwith for gross judicial misconduct among other reasons.
He further wants the JSC to investigate the purpose of money received by Jirani on behalf of Chitembwe saying he has in his possession M-PESA transactions and Bank RTGS statements evidencing the various payments made to Jirani.
Further, he has urged JSC to direct the relevant agencies like the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to investigate and institute criminal charges against Justice Chitembwe once investigations are complete.
The commission has set up a panel to consider petitions seeking Chitembwe ouster over allegations of impropriety and gross misconduct.
JSC has ordered that the petitions be formally served on the judge, upon which he has 14 days to respond to allegations of corruption and presiding over a succession property matter he had a direct interest in.
JSC says Chitembwe has an opportunity to tell his side of the story.


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Love love love London.
I had a sneaky trip back to sunny, scorching hot London for this Friday just gone, which was just pure joy. I was there for an interview for a potential design internship for a few weeks in the summer in the morning, which I felt went fairly well, but we will have to wait to hear for the outcome!
In the meantime, being finished by 10.30am I had the rest of the day to spend in London, or East London specifically. My first stop being London Graphic Centre around the corner to get a lovely discounted layout pad which is always useful! Strolling about from there I had realised I had unluckily just missed Clerkenwell Design week which had finished the day before but could still see the remains of what had been there with signs in shop windows etc. Stopping for some lunch from a Co-op I sat down outside in a bench area and watched the world gone by for a little while en route to Old Street where the tiny but lovely Kemistry Gallery is. There was an exhibition on just about to finish of lovely topical prints made about the London Olympic Games, and then onto the White Cube looking over Hoxton Square as a short stop too, and on the way coming across some lovely little shops and other galleries around. Then I made my way to Shoreditch to check out the Box Park pop up mall which was interesting and very buzzy with people dining on the top deck, and sunbathing around the open areas. Then wondering where else I could walk to nearby and towards the way back home I discovered I could walk to Liverpool Street in 5 minutes, so that’s exactly what I did! I am familiar with the Spitalfields markets around there which are great to go to especially on a Sunday for more vintage items, but there is something going on there pretty much every day. Reaching there I stumbled upon what must have been the end of a Jive club in the afternoon with many people gathering around enjoying the live music and dancing. And then strolling around the stalls is always interesting with many creative people around to talk to who make and sell their work and designs, also including clothes and miscellaneous items. There’s just never a dull moment in London. After that with some tired feet I had a sit down and read some magazines and leaflets that I had picked up walking around and enjoyed the sun in a central seating area with many others having the same idea. It was such a great atmosphere with everyone upbeat and coming together to enjoy the sun. After a long while I felt it my time to make my way home with a short walk to the station before rush hour began. All in all it was a very creative, productive and well deserved day off enjoying the sunshine while it lasts… I just have to get seriously back to work now for my end of year hand in on Thursday and then I have a wonderful summer ahead of me. I cannot wait! Look out for my work being uploaded on here soon once all my stresses are out of the way!

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Holua Kai - 3BR Home Mountain View + Private Pool #32
3 bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Sleeps: 6
Keauhou Private Home Rental DescriptionTax ID# TA-074-503-0656-01. Permit # STVR-19-378017.
Property currently for sale. The property manager will contact you to make arrangements to schedule showings at a convenient time.
Experience the ultimate Big Island luxury getaway in this plantation-style home in Holua Kai, Keauhous exclusive new gated community, where oceanfront golf, panoramic views of the coast, and stunning sunsets await.
This brand new home is less than 350 feet from the ocean and just a 10 minute walk to Keauhou Bay, well known as the best spot on the island to see and swim with the Manta Rays. And just a short walk to Keauhou Shopping Center with fine restaurants, movie theater, and shopping. This bright and airy custom home features central air conditioning, along with plenty of windows strategically placed to let refreshing island breezes blow through. Outside, a private pool and gated back yard create an outdoor oasis for guests to enjoy quality vacation time together.
Holua Kai #32 boasts a spacious open floor plan and high ceilings. The sumptuous master suite offers a king-size bed, a garden and pool view, and an en suite bathroom with a soaking tub, large walk-in shower, and dual vanities. The beautiful second and third bedrooms provide queen-size beds, and each has its own full bath for total guest privacy. A gorgeous gourmet kitchen with fine finishes such as granite counter tops and solid wood cabinets flows into an expansive great room, where elegant and comfortable furnishings create an ideal gathering space. Every room has a 4K TV as well as a 52" TV in the living room featuring a bluray player.
Huge pocket doors in the great room open to a covered lanai, the perfect setting for a morning cup of coffee, an afternoon nap, or an open-air dinner. Guests have the option of relaxing by their own pool at Holua Kai #32. The Holua Kai neighborhood also features outdoor lounge areas and a lovely ocean/sunset lookout point.
This Keauhou home on the Big Island of Hawaiis west coast allows convenient access to breathtaking beaches such as White Sands Beach Park. Opportunities also abound nearby for championship golf, tennis, snorkeling, diving, and deep sea fishing. Just a short drive leads to endless shopping and dining possibilities in Kona Town. Kona is also home to the Ironman World Championship
-The home is brand new
-The home is less than 350 feet from the waters edge
-The home is in an exclusive gated ocean front community
-It is only a 10 minute walk to Keauhou Bay, well known as the best spot on the island to see and swim with the Manta Rays
-Sleeps 8 including the pull out sofa
-Short walk to Keauhou Shopping Center with fine restaurants, movie theater, and shopping
-Home of the IRONMAN World Championship
-Blue ray/standard DVD player with 52" 4K flat screen television in living area
-All flat screen televisions in the home are 4K
This property is a licensed short term vacation rental. STVR-19-378017
*** Please note, as a new community, Holua Kai continues to have building in progress between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday only. At this time, while they are still building homes, the construction of the pool has been completed. Limited noise impact is predicted and there will be no disruptions during quiet hours. Mahalo for your understanding.
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area. Please be respectful of the neighbors and do not block driveways, sidewalks or mailboxes.
USE OF PROPERTY:
The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes.
Permit Number: STVR-19-378017.
Features and Amenities
|Beach: 10 min drive to Magic Sands Beach Park||Shopping: 10 min walk to Keauhou Shopping Center|
|Sports: 10 min walk to Ocean Safari's Kayak Adventures||Adventure: 20 min drive to Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii|
|Fishing: 25 min drive to Humdinger Sport Fishing||Food/Wine: 10 min drive to Gypsea Gelato|
|Golf: 30 min drive to Makalei Golf Club||Tennis: 20 min drive to Royal Kona Tennis Club|
|Museum: 15 min drive to Kona Coffee History Farm|
|3 Bedroom Private Home||3 full bathrooms|
|Partial Ocean View||Mountain View|
|Gated Community||Beach Towels|
|1 king bed||2 queen beds|
|Private Pool||Beach Chairs|
|Fully Equipped Kitchen||Blender|
|Wireless Internet||High Speed Internet Access|
|Hi Def Television||DVR|
|Minimum Age for Renters||No Pets|
|Maximum Occupancy: 6 people||Maximum Cars Allowed on Property: 1 car|


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American Airlines Center
is a multi-purpose arena, located in the Victory Park neighborhood, near downtown Dallas, Texas. It is home to the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA, the Dallas Stars of the NHL, and the Dallas Vigilantes of the AFL. The arena is also locally known to Mavericks fans as “The House that Dirk Built” in reference to the Dallas Mavericks star player, and to Stars fans as “The House that Mike Built” for Stars once great player, Mike Modano.
Location: 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75201
Capacity: Basketball – 19,200; Hockey – 18,532; Concerts – 21,000

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Ensuring compliance across all sales channels should be the primary concern for motor finance companies, not just in their captive showroom systems, says motor retail technology provider iVendi.
According to the company, many operators appear to be focusing on the compliance of their own captive showroom systems without confirming that third party platforms and other routes to market also meet the requirements.
James Tew (pictured above), chief executive officer at iVendi, pointed out that as a result of the significant variety of physical and online channels used by motor finance companies and their intermediaries, the FCA’s view on discretionary commission creates something of a challenge.
He explained: “The January deadline is only a few months away and more uniform processes and disclosures may prove to be a much more difficult task than first imagined. Lenders have different commission models across their product ranges and as such the ‘nature’ of these, to use an FCA term, needs to be disclosed against each of them.
“Also, increasing the prominence of the availability of commission will most likely require changes to the online finance journey presented by retailers using products such as ours and ensuring that everything is compliant on the day the regulations come into effect is very much a priority for us.”
Tew added that there were several grey areas surrounding the way the FCA regulations would be operated by motor finance companies. He said: “This especially applies to the ‘nature’ of commission disclosed. There is some debate over exactly how this should be interpreted. The finance companies with which we are in dialogue often have different views. As virtually every dealer works with multiple lenders, this needs to be managed by both dealers and system providers to cater for their digital and analogue processes. Of course, there can be more than one interpretation but each needs to be justifiable.
“With each lender operating multiple commission models against their range of products and retailers working with multiple lenders, there’s certainly going to be plenty of housekeeping of this type that needs to be addressed. It is a question of coming together to arrive at forms of wording that are honest and compliant, and can be easily understood by motor finance customers.”


How much would it cost to make a VR headset?
How much would it cost to make a VR headset?
When existing resources can be used or purchased cheaply, the minimum cost for a from scratch projects can often start around $15,000. If art needed to be custom produced, a typical project costs between $50,000 ~ $100,000.
How much did Oculus originally cost?
At launch, the device was priced at US$399 for the 64 GB version, and US$499 for the 128 GB version. A successor model, the Oculus Quest 2, was announced on September 16, 2020.
How much did it cost to make the Oculus Quest 2?
Oculus Quest 2
|Oculus Quest 2 headset and controllers|
|Also known as||Meta Quest 2|
|Release date||October 13, 2020|
|Introductory price||US$299 (64 GB model, later replaced with 128 GB model) US$399 (256 GB)|
How much does it cost to develop a VR app?
Well, a VR app can typically be developed for anywhere between $30,000 and $150,000+, depending on the size and complexity of the app. Here’s a detailed rundown of what you need to know about the costs and requirements associated with virtual reality mobile app development.
Can you build your own VR headset?
To build the Relativty VR headset, you will need a soldering iron and a 3D printer and some affordable electronic components that Relativty designed. The headset runs on an Atmel SAM3X8E ARM Cortex-M3 processor, and it features an MPU-6050, which acts as an IMU.
Who owns Oculus Rift?
Facebook purchased Oculus in 2014 for $2 billion. The virtual technology company made a big splash with its first VR headset, the Rift, which was funded by a Kickstarter campaign.
What company makes Oculus Rift?
Oculus Rift is a discontinued line of virtual reality headsets developed and manufactured by Oculus VR, a division of Meta Platforms, released on March 28, 2016. In 2012 Oculus initiated a Kickstarter campaign to fund the Rift’s development, after being founded as an independent company two months prior.
Who developed Oculus?
Palmer Freeman Luckey
Palmer Freeman Luckey (born September 19, 1992) is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Oculus VR and designer of the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display that is widely credited with reviving the virtual reality industry.
Is Facebook losing money on the Oculus Quest 2?
Conversation. It’s a shame that the subsidized price of Quest 2 is so harmful to the discussion of pricing of VR headsets. People don’t realize that Facebook losses more money the more headsets it sells, and that only a few companies in the world can afford that kind of marketing strategy.
How much do VR developers make?
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $152,000 and as low as $25,500, the majority of VR Developer salaries currently range between $57,500 (25th percentile) to $112,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $134,000 annually across the United States.
Is VR more expensive than AR?
Less Expensive Than VR — AR is less expensive than VR, especially if your business already has tablets, or if your employees have phones they can use. Plus, if you have the hardware necessary for AR training, you’ll have an easier time delivering it at scale.
How do I create a VR device?
- STEP 1 – LENSES. Find a water or plastic bottle with a good curvature. and cut a 25mm diameter circle out using a scissors.
- STEP 2 – CARDBOARD. Download the headset template here. Print the template out.
- STEP 3 – ASSEMBLY. Place the pair of lenses you made earlier onto the eye-slot of the assembled VR headset.
Who created Oculus Rift?
Palmer LuckeyOculus Rift / Inventor
Is Oculus made by Samsung?
The Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset developed by Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with Oculus VR, and manufactured by Samsung. The headset was released on November 27, 2015….Samsung Gear VR.
|Also known as||Gear VR|
Where is Oculus manufactured?
that produces virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) hardware and software, including virtual reality headsets such as Quest, and metaverse platforms such as Horizon Worlds….Oculus Studios.
|Headquarters||Menlo Park, California , U.S.|
What made Oculus Rift successful?
That’s because Oculus has found a way to make a headset that does more than just hang a big screen in front of your face. By combining stereoscopic 3-D, 360-degree visuals, and a wide field of view—along with a supersize dose of engineering and software magic—it hacks your visual cortex.
How much did Mark Zuckerberg lose?
Zuckerberg is now at the 13th spot in the Forbes global list of real time billionaires and still has a net worth of $82.5 billion. The stock market dropped caused his net worth to fall $29 billion.
Does Facebook sell the Oculus at a loss?
Facebook /Oculus is actually losing the money on getting the Quest 2 in your hands. That’s intentional because it’s going to capitalize (massively!) in other areas: a) XX% of revenue for each app that is being purchased on Oculus Store.
What language is VR coded in?
Gaming is still the top application for VR devices. Several surveys have confirmed that if you want to work in the gaming industry, then the two top programming languages for VR applications are C# and C/C++.
How much does it cost to make an Oculus Rift headset?
Apart from parts, there is also the cost of research and development, the staff salary, location and utilities to be considered. For Oculus, the cost of producing that first market-ready headset is said to be about 2.5 million dollars. The story of producing electronic goods almost always follows a similar path.
Can the Oculus Rift work on its own?
In short, this is an interesting breakdown of the physical makeup of the Oculus Rift headset and included component, but as the saying goes – any VR ‘system’ (as by definition hardware cannot work on its own) is more than the sum of those physical parts.
Why is Oculus so expensive?
Producing that first functional virtual head mounted device was probably a lot more expensive for Oculus than the retail version it sells now. Each component has to be bought at a retail price, some parts fabricated from the ground up and a few created specifically to meet the requirements.
Is Oculus pocketing $400 on every rift order?
Thanks for chiming in. I’m just trying to explain to people who have no industry experience/exposure at all that Oculus isn’t pocketing $400 on every Rift order. Oculus MIGHT be selling the devices at more than their BOM cost, but I’d be pretty shocked if Oculus is on track to turn any sort of profit any time soon.


Sundara Karma are back, and they’ve pulled the handbreak with a brand new direction.
The band have dropped a new track, ‘Illusions’, which sees the Reading four piece embark down a psychy, twisted, brilliantly weird pop road. Produced by Stuart Price (Madonna, The Killers, Les Rhythm Digitales) and Kaines (Alex from Everything Everything), it’s world apart from the bombastic indie of 2017 debut ‘Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect’. You can check it out below.
Lead singer Oscar Pollock explains: “The song is a groovy slow pumper, our best effort ever at being both sensual and enlightening. In times of horror and uncertainty we need love and positivity and the ability to recognise that everything around us is temporary. I like to think we are not separate from one another, every single thing we do affects the people and the world around us. From macro to micro – from our inner world to the outer world. Easier said than done and much easier sung than said.”
Sundara Karma will showcase new material from their forthcoming second album with a special ‘Halloween underplay show’ at London’s Omeara later this month on 24th October. Tickets are on sale now.
Details of more live shows, and that new album, are said to be coming ‘soon’. You can read more from Sundara Karma in the next issue of Dork, out this Friday, 12th October.


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The Black Hand movie production status is currently Development
February 3, 2017 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Paramount Pictures has acquired the Stephan Talty book The Black Hand.
Plot: What's the story about?
Set in the early 1900s, Joe Petrosino, a NYPD cop, goes after a ruthless gang (with the calling card black hand) that migrated from Italy to America. The thugs kidnap people and then extort money from their families. They are loathed by law-abiding Italian families who are frightened, but nevertheless help Petrosino behind the scenes. He arrests and deports as many of these criminals as he can, for the sake of his own heritage.
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Poll: Will you see The Black Hand?
Cast: Who stars in it?
- Leonardo DiCaprio
Crew: Who's making The Black Hand
A look at the The Black Hand behind-the-scenes crew and production team.
The Black Hand Trailers & Videos
Production: What we know about The Black Hand
- Based on Stephan Talty's 2017 novel, "The Black Hand: The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History".
On or about February 3, 2017, the film was in Development status.
Paramount Pictures has acquired the Stephan Talty book The Black Hand.
The Black Hand Release Date: When is it coming out?
The Black Hand is coming out To Be Announced (TBA).
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Riceland Foods turns 100
Stuttgart always takes the spotlight in Arkansas on the Saturday after Thanksgiving with its Wings Over the Prairie Festival and World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest. The calling contest has been around since 1936.
Stuttgart was founded as a colony of German immigrants in the late 1800s and later became the nation’s capital of rice farming and duck hunting. People from across the country still descend on the Stuttgart area each duck season.
Even though I was in Jonesboro at that city’s impressive new Embassy Suites Hotel and Red Wolf Convention Center, I was thinking about Stuttgart history earlier this month. The occasion was the 100th anniversary celebration for Stuttgart-based Riceland Foods, which has grown into one of the world’s top agricultural cooperatives.
Hundreds of people gathered for Riceland’s annual meeting in a convention hall filled with newspaper clippings, old photos and more from the cooperative’s first century.
A Lutheran minister, George Adam Buerkle, founded Stuttgart. He was born in Germany and immigrated to America with his family in 1852. Buerkle was working in Ohio when he came to Arkansas and purchased thousands of acres on the Grand Prairie in 1878. His first colony of 48 people arrived in the fall of that year. A second group came in October 1879.
“Buerkle kept almost half of his original purchase of land for his family and sold the remainder to his colonists for the same price that he paid for it, $3 per acre,” Bill Shrum writes for the Central Arkansas Library System’s Encyclopedia of Arkansas. “On April 30, 1880, Buerkle was appointed postmaster of a post office in his home. He named the new office ‘Stuttgart’ for the town in Germany near where he was born.
“Probably all of the adults in this settlement had been born in Germany. For years, services in the Lutheran churches were held in German. The Germans had their own private schools, and a weekly all-German newspaper was published in Stuttgart for more than 20 years.”
Farm income on the Grand Prairie was mostly from cattle and hay. In 1902, Bill Hope planted a plot of rice near Stuttgart that yielded 139 bushels per acre. William H. Fuller had first tried growing rice on the Grand Prairie near Carlisle a few years earlier. In March 1907, the Stuttgart Rice Mill Co. was incorporated. It reported a profit of $16,000 the first year. A second rice mill was built in 1910.
“Crop prices fluctuated wildly during and after World War I, dropping from $3 a bushel to 30 cents a bushel during the same growing season in 1920,” writes Arkansas historian Nancy Hendricks. “In January 1921, Arkansas rice producers met in Stuttgart to try to stabilize the situation. On Sept. 23, 1921, they created a farmers’ cooperative. Calling themselves the Arkansas Rice Growers Cooperative Association, they decided to lease enough rice mills so their rice could be sold as a finished product.”
That was the beginning of what’s now Riceland Foods. A rice mill at Wheatley was purchased by the cooperative in 1927. It burned and was a total loss in 1929. A Stuttgart rice mill was purchased in 1928.
In a March 1953 letter to Stuttgart newspaper publisher Garner Allen, cooperative secretary-treasurer A.F. Knoll wrote: “The association started as a rough rice sales organization. This didn’t prove adequate for the reason that independent buyers weren’t always in the market for rice when it was offered for sale. In 1922, the association entered into a milling contract with Stuttgart Rice Mill Co. This company milled rice for the association, and the milled rice was sold through brokers throughout the United States. Some rice was also exported.
“In that same year, the association was granted a commodity loan in a sum not to exceed $1 million by the War Finance Corp., which was an agency that came into existence after World War I. In 1924, the association leased the rice mill at Lonoke, which was then owned by the Arkansas State Rice Milling Co. A few years later, this mill was dismantled by the owners.”
Knoll said leasing mills didn’t work out as board members had hoped, leading to the purchase of the Wheatley and Stuttgart mills. A Jonesboro mill was purchased in 1939 as the cooperative continued its growth.
“With the availability of the modern combine and an artificial drying process, rice became a popular crop in Arkansas,” Hendricks writes. “In 1944, the first local grain-drying cooperative was organized, followed by locals formed in 1945 at Jonesboro and Wheatley. Local drying co-ops were subsequently formed almost every year.”
In 1946, the Riceland label was launched for the cooperative’s products. It would become one of the best-known brand names to come from Arkansas. In 1960, the cooperative opened a soybean processing plant at Stuttgart as it began to diversify operations. A decade later, Riceland Foods became the official name for the cooperative, and a new headquarters was opened at Stuttgart.
“Riceland’s business lines include grain storage and rice milling in addition to consumer products and food service industry products,” Hendricks writes. “Its product lines include rice, rice flours, rice oil, rice feed, bran and hulls, soybean meal, soybean oil and more.”
The cooperative eventually had members in Missouri, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas in addition to Arkansas.
“The future of Riceland is bright,” board chairman Roger Pohlner told those attending the Jonesboro meeting. “Our founding members knew we were stronger together.”
Senior Editor Rex Nelson’s column appears regularly in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He’s also the author of the Southern Fried blog at rexnelsonsouthernfried.com.