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I.W. Harper Brand Returns Stateside After Two Decades Abroad
The I.W. Harper brand is coming home to the United States after nearly 20 years abroad with the release of two new Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys inspired by the brand's historic past. This spring, a new generation of whiskey adorers will experience the exemplary I.W. Harper approach –Anywhere, Anytime, It's Always A Pleasure™.
In 1867, German immigrant Isaac Wolfe (I.W.) Bernheim arrived in America with little more than four dollars in his pocket. Within 12 short years he co-founded Bernheim Brothers, where he began producing a whiskey known as I.W. Harper. The whiskey won its first gold medal in 1885 and continued to gain adorers across the country and around the world throughout the twentieth century.
As the popularity of brown spirits and the demand for high-quality whiskeys in Asia surged during the 1990's, I.W. Harper's focus transitioned overseas and the brand ceased distribution in the United States.
After nearly 20 years abroad, the brand will release two new whiskeys nationwide. I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Limited Edition I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey were both inspired by the original I.W. Harper variants. I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was distilled at the Bernheim Distillery, historically located at 17th and Breckinridge in Louisville, KY, while owned and operated by United Distillers. I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey mingles whiskey also distilled at the Bernheim Distillery during this time with other fine whiskeys. Both bourbons have been aged, most recently, at the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery and are hand bottled in Tullahoma, Tenn.
I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (82 proof, 41% ABV) delights discerning whiskey lovers with initial hints of creamy vanilla flavor coupled with bursts of oak and spice. These flavor notes are followed by a subtle fruitiness and end with a sweet, pleasant finish. The whiskey will be available for a suggested retail price of $34.99 (750 mL).
Limited Edition I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (86 proof, 43% ABV) is sweeter on the front palate with hints of oak, dried fruit and caramel. A distinct spice appears on the back palate for a long and lasting finish. The limited time offering will carry a suggested retail price of $74.99 (750 mL).
The I.W. Harper brand will still be available to whiskey enthusiasts overseas. While the taste profiles are similar, the liquid makeup of the new releases vary from the offerings currently available in Japan, as well as the whiskeys that were previously sold in the U.S.
"I.W. Bernheim was an innovator and true captain of the bourbon industry," said DIAGEO North American Whiskey Ambassador Doug Kragel. "It's a real pleasure to pay homage to his classic, beloved whiskeys with two new versions for today's bourbon aficionados."
Consumers are encouraged to enjoy I.W. Harper neat, on the rocks or as the key ingredient in a classic bourbon cocktail, such as aManhattan or Old Fashioned.
Inspired by the brand's rich history, the packaging for both variants features the iconic "Bowing Man" and diamond label, which has been redesigned with a modern twist.
The release of the new whiskeys will be supported by an integrated marketing program and will utilize DIAGEO's Masters of Whiskey specialists to participate in whiskey festivals across the country.
After waiting nearly 20 years for the I.W. Harper brand's return to the U.S., consumers are encouraged to celebrate the brand's homecoming responsibly.
About I.W. Harper
Originally introduced to the public in the late 1870's, the I.W. Harper brand is returning to the United States after a twenty year hiatus to satisfy the growing interest of a new generation of whiskey lovers in America. The iconic brand's return evokes a sense of timeless gentility to provide premium whiskey to a new generation. As a testament to the authentic quality, the Bowing Man remains as the iconic symbol of I.W. Harper. The Bowing Man stands to remind us— Anywhere, Anytime, It's Always A Pleasure™. I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Limited Edition I.W. Harper 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey are part of the next chapter in I.W. Harper's expansive story. Welcome home, Mr. Harper.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's, and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
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Abenomics – one year on
It is one year since the election of Shinzo Abe in Japan. He immediately embarked on a radical economic policy to stimulate the Japanese economy, which had suffered from years of stagnation. There have been three parts (or three arrows) to his policy: fiscal policy and monetary policy to stimulate aggregate demand and supply-side policy to increase productivity.
As the previous post explains:
"The first arrow is monetary policy. The Bank of Japan has engaged in extensive quantitative easing through bond purchases in order to drive down the exchange rate (see A J-curve for Japan?), stimulate expenditure and increase the rate of inflation. A target inflation rate of 2% has been set by the Bank of Japan. Part of the problem for the Japanese economy over the years has been stagnant or falling prices. Japanese consumers have got used to waiting to spend in the hope of being able to buy at lower prices. Similarly, Japanese businesses have often delayed stock purchase. By committing to bond purchases of whatever amount is necessary to achieve the 2% inflation target, the central bank hopes to break this cycle and encourage people to buy now rather than later.
The second arrow is fiscal policy. Despite having the highest debt to GDP ratio in the developed world, Japan is embarking on a large-scale programme of infrastructure investment and other public works. The package is worth over $100bn. The expansionary fiscal policy is accompanied by a longer-term plan for fiscal consolidation as economic growth picks up. In the short term, Japan should have no difficulty in financing the higher deficit, given that most of the borrowing is internal and denominated in yen.
The third arrow is supply-side policy. On 5 June, Shinzo Abe unveiled a series of goals his government would like to achieve in order to boost capacity and productivity. These include increasing private-sector investment (both domestic and inward), infrastructure expenditure (both private and public), increasing farmland, encouraging more women to work by improving day-care facilities for children, and deregulation of both goods, capital and labour markets. The prime minister, however, did not give details of the measures that would be introduced to achieve these objectives. More details will be announced in mid-June."
In the webcast and article below, Linda Yueh, the BBC's Chief Business Correspondent, considers how effective the policies are proving and the challenges that remain.
Has Abenomics fixed Japan's economic fortunes? BBC News, Linda Yueh (16/12/13)
Why Abenomics holds lessons for the West BBC News, Linda Yueh (13/12/13)
Japanese business confidence hits six-year high, Tankan survey shows The Guardian (16/12/13)
World Economic Outlook Database IMF (Oct 2013)
Bank of Japan Statistics Bank of Japan
Economic Outlook Annex Tables OECD
Country statistical profile: Japan 2013 OECD (15/11/13)
Demonstrate on (a) an aggregate demand and supply diagram and (b) a Keynesian 45° line diagram the effects of the three arrows (assuming they are successful) in meeting their objectives.
Why has Japan found it so hard to achieve economic growth over the past 20 years?
How has the Japanese economy performed over the past 12 months?
What lessons can be learnt by the UK and eurozone countries from Japan's three arrows?
Why is the second arrow problematic, given the size of Japan's general government debt? Does the proportion of Japanese debt owed overseas affect the argument?
In what ways do the three arrows (a) support each other; (b) conflict with each other?
Why is the structure of the labour market in Japan acting as a break on economic growth? What policies are being, or could be, pursued to tackle these structural problems?
Tags: TagsAbenomics, ageing population, bond purchase, confidence, demographics, depreciation, deregulation, expectations, Fiscal Consolidation, fiscal policy, growth strategies, interventionist supply-side policy, Japan, market-orientated supply-side policies, monetary policy, Shinzo Abe, stimulus package, supply-side policyPosted in: CategoriesEconomics 10e: Ch 21, Economics 10e: Ch 22, Economics 10e: Ch 23, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 29, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 30, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 31, Essential Economics for Business: Ch 11, Essentials of Economics: 8e Ch 12, Essentials of Economics: 8e Ch 13, Podcasts and VideosAuthored by: John Sloman
Posted on 6 June 2013 7 August 2013
Japan's three arrows
Since coming to office in December 2012, Shinzo Abe's government has been determined to revive the Japanese economy. For the past 20 years, Japan's growth has averaged only 0.8% per annum. This compares with 1.3% for Germany, 2.3% for the UK, 2.6% for the USA, 4.9% for South Korea and 10.4% for China.
Japanese real GDP per capita was only 14.5% higher in 2012 than 20 years earlier. This compares with figures for Germany, the UK, the USA, South Korea and China of 27%, 45%, 34%, 126% and 497% respectively.
So what has the Japanese government done to boost both short-term and long-term growth after years of stagnation? There are 'three arrows' to the policy, targeted at reviving and sustaining economic growth.
The following videos and articles look at the three arrows of Abenomics and the effects they are having on confidence and attitudes as well as on expenditure, output and the exchange rate. They also look at the crucial third arrow: at whether supply-side reforms will be enough to achieve a sustained increase in economic growth.
Abenomics an uncertain future for most Financial Times on YouTube, Ben McLannahan (30/5/13)
Assessing Abenomics NHK World (3/6/13)
Adam Posen on Abenomics NHK World (30/5/13)
Japanese concerned over 'Abenomics' AlJazeera on YouTube (30/5/13)
Abenomics – the cure for deflation? BBC News, Rupert Wingfield-Hayes (10/5/13)
Japan PM's economic speech 'short on detail' BBC News, Rupert Wingfield Hayes (5/6/13)
Pretty Positive on Abenomics Bloomberg, Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs (5/6/13)
Why Abenomics is Bonkers: Pro CNBC, Graeme Maxton, (27/5/13)
'Abe'nomics Not About BOJ Printing Money Bloomberg, Derek Halpenny (31/5/13)
Abenomics Aims `Third Arrow' at Business Rules Bloomberg, Willie Pesek (5/6/13)
Analysis on Abe's Growth Plan NHK World (5/6/13)
Will three arrows find their target? On Line Opinion, Andrew Leigh (6/6/13)
Japan Fires 'Third Arrow,' but Will It Work? CNBC, Dhara Ranasinghe (5/6/13)
Japan's '3 Arrows' May Run Into German Wall CNBC, Michael Ivanovitch	(19/5/13)
Japan's recovery – the power of Abe's three arrows Commonwealth Bank, Australia, Melanie Timbrell (31/5/13)
So Far, the Battery Charger Is Working in Japan The New York Times, Jeff Sommer (18/5/13)
Abenomics Could Light A Fire Under The Japan Trade Again Business Insider, Matthew Boesler (4/6/13)
Japan's New Prime Minister Unveils The 'Most Important' Plank Of Abenomics Business Insider (5/6/13)
Japan PM pledges to boost incomes by 30% Channel NewsAsia (5/6/13)
Abe's growth strategy disappoints economists, investors The Asahi Shimbun (6/6/13)
Abenomics Won't Be 'Magic Bullet' for Japan, Says Johnson of MIT Bloomberg, Cordell Eddings (5/6/13)
Too soon to call time on Abenomics BBC News, Stephanie Flanders (19/6/13)
Abenomics: The objectives and the risks BBC News, Puneet Pal Singh (19/7/13)
World Economic Outlook Database IMF
Country statistical profile: Japan 2013 OECD
What will determine the effectiveness of the first two arrows in boosting short-term economic growth?
Would you characterise the policies of the third arrow as interventionist or market-orientated, or as a mixture? Explain.
What are the dangers in 'Abenomics'?
Find out what has been happening to Japanese bond rates. What are the implications of this for monetary policy?
What are the 'markets telling Abe'?
In what ways will expectations influence the effectiveness of Abenomics?
Tags: TagsAbenomics, bond purchase, confidence, depreciation, deregulation, expectations, Fiscal Consolidation, fiscal policy, growth strategies, interventionist supply-side policy, Japan, market-orientated supply-side policies, monetary policy, Shinzo Abe, stimulus package, supply-side policyPosted in: CategoriesEconomics 10e: Ch 21, Economics 10e: Ch 22, Economics 10e: Ch 23, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 30, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 32, Essential Economics for Business: Ch 11, Essentials of Economics: 8e Ch 13, Podcasts and VideosAuthored by: John Sloman
A J-curve for Japan?
The new Japanese government under Shinzo Abe, which took office on 26 December 2012, has been pursuing a policy of weakening the yen. Using a combination of low interest rates, quantitative easing, expansionary fiscal policy and a declared aim of depreciation, the government has succeeded in driving down the value of the yen.
Since mid-November last year, the yen has depreciated by 28% against the dollar, 30% against the euro and 21% against sterling. The effective exchange rate index has fallen by 22% (see first diagram below: click here for a PowerPoint of the diagram).
But will this depreciation succeed in stimulating the Japanese economy and will it improve the balance of trade? The hope is that the falling yen will boost export sales by making them cheaper abroad, and will reduce the demand for imports by making them more expensive in Japan. The balance of trade will thereby improve and higher exports (an injection) and lower imports (a withdrawal) will stimulate aggregate demand and economic growth.
Traditionally Japan has run balance of trade surpluses, but since July 2012, it has been running monthly deficits – the longest run of deficits since 1980. But depreciation cannot be expected to turn this position around immediately. Indeed, theory suggests that the balance of trade is likely to deteriorate before it improves. This is known as the J-curve effect and is illustrated in the second diagram below. As page 768 of Economics, 8th edition states:
At first a devaluation or depreciation might make a current account deficit worse: the J-curve effect. The price elasticities of demand for imports and exports may be low in the short run (see Case Study 25.1 in MyEconLab). Directly after devaluation or depreciation, few extra exports may be sold, and more will have to be paid for imports that do not have immediate substitutes. There is thus an initial deterioration in the balance of trade before it eventually improves. In Figure 25.12 [the second diagram], devaluation takes place at time t1. As you can see, the diagram has a J shape.
Evidence suggests that the first part of the 'J' has been experienced in Japan: Japan's balance of trade has deteriorated. But there is debate over whether the balance of trade will now start to improve. As the article by James Saft states:
But a look at the actual data shows Japanese companies, like British ones during a similar bout of currency weakness in 2008, appear to be more eager to use a newly competitive currency to pad profits through higher margins rather than higher export volumes. Thus far, Japanese exporters appear to be doing just that. Despite yen falls the price of Japanese exports in local currency has barely budged.
"Japanese companies have not actually cut the foreign currency prices of their exports. Just as with the UK exporters, the Japanese have chosen to hold foreign prices constant, maintain market share, and increase the yen value and thus the yen profit associated with yen depreciation," UBS economist Paul Donovan writes in a note to clients.
The extra profits earned by Japanese companies from export sales may be stockpiled or paid out in dividends rather than reinvested. And what investment does take place may be abroad rather than in Japan. The net effect may be very little stimulus to the Japanese economy.
As stated by Saft above, the UK had a similar experience in the period 2007–9, when sterling depreciated some 27% (see the second diagram). The balance of trade improved very little and UK companies generally priced goods to markets abroad rather than cutting overseas prices.
But times were different then. The world was plunging into recession. Now global markets are mildly growing or static. Nevertheless, there is a danger that the upward slope of the J-curve in Japan may be pretty flat.
Weak yen a boon for investors, not Japan Reuters, James Saft (14/5/13)
Japan's Trade Data Suggest Even Lower Yen Needed Wall Street Journal, Nick Hastings (22/5/13)
2 Misunderstandings About Japanese Trade Seeking Alpha, Marc Chandler (22/5/13)
Japanese trade deficit widens Financial Times, Ben McLannahan (22/5/13)
BIS effective exchange rate indices Bank for International Settlements
Japan's balance of trade Trading Economics
UK Trade, March 2013 ONS
Explain the J-curve effect.
Why is there some doubt about whether the Japanese balance of trade will improve significantly?
What will be the consequences for Japanese growth?
If foreign currency prices of Japanese exports do not change, what will determine the amount that Japan exports?
What other measures is the Japanese government taking to stimulate the economy? What will determine the size of the multiplier effects of these measures?
Using data from the ONS plot the UK's quarterly balance of trade figures from 2007 to the present day. Explain the pattern that emerges.
Tags: Tagsbalance of trade, depreciation, devaluation, Effective exchange rate, exchange rates, injections, investment, J-curve, Japan, Japanese economy, price elasticity of demand for exports, pricing to markets, Shinzo Abe, stimulus, withdrawals, yenPosted in: CategoriesEconomics 10e: Ch 17, Economics 10e: Ch 20, Economics 10e: Ch 22, Economics 10e: Ch 25, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 27, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 29, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 30, Economics for Business: 8e Ch 32, Essential Economics for Business: Ch 11, Essential Economics for Business: Ch 13, Essentials of Economics: 8e Ch 13, Essentials of Economics: 8e Ch 15Authored by: John Sloman


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As we continue to reel from the unthinkable (as in "what were we thinking?") excesses of gorging on huge amounts of unsecured debt throughout our economy, we need to think clearly about the financial tools that will allow us to recover our footing, grow our economy and create well-paid sustainable jobs. While debt financing will undoubtedly make a comeback, albeit in a more prudent mode, real equity will have to be invested if we want to break the cycle that got us here in the first place.
One of the proven methods of deploying equity to finance innovation and the creation of new enterprises is venture capital.
Venture capital funds invest in new or unproven enterprises. These funds come in the form of equity that is invested in new companies. While this equity usually commands a preferred return to compensate for the risk of backing unproven companies, venture capital funds do not earn any return unless there is a financial "exit" for the organization as a whole in which all shareholders benefit. Until that exit (which can take many years), the venture capitalists (VCs) stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the founders and management of the companies they back, for better or worse. If the company fails, the VCs typically lose all. If the company is successful, the VCs make a return -- but so do the other shareholders.
Venture capitalists bring managerial and technical expertise to the companies they invest in. They bring experience and open their Rolodex. They find multiple ways to be helpful, to promote the companies' varied agendas. But VCs don't manage the companies directly. They are minority shareholders who act as advisors to the brilliant innovators, the individuals whose ideas will create whole new markets or transform existing ones.
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Despite these successes, venture capital represents a tiny and largely misunderstood part of the financial services sector. Venture capital is also known as "risk capital" since only a relatively small number of new companies will be successful -- and a smaller number yet will be the next Google. However, VC funds are organized in pools of capital -- capital which is invested in a portfolio of companies -- and the returns are derived from the combined results of that pool. Over the years, venture capitalists have delivered positive returns as an asset class. Venture capital investments also take a few years to mature and, as a result, have largely been avoided by investors looking for quick returns in a booming stock market (when that existed).
Venture capital is also often equated with private equity, two business models which couldn't be more different. Private equity (PE) used to be known as leverage buy-outs or "LBOs" (someone figured out early that "leverage" would become a detested term). PE firms generally acquire controlling interests in public companies by investing a combination of a small amount of equity and a large amount of debt (slapped onto the acquiring company's balance sheet). These firms then manage these companies with a tight fist, extracting as many fees and dividends as they can get away with. In a euphoric market, returns to the PE funds and its limited partners can be large and quick. In today's market, that business model is dead while the venture capital model lives on.
Big companies have been shedding jobs for years. In the current economy, big companies are jettisoning employees at a furious pace. These companies are not going to be hiring any time soon. When the economy picks up, they'll find ways to stay lean. The only source of new jobs (apart from the government, and that's another story) will come from start-ups and existing small businesses. We need a lot of new businesses to pick up the slack. We need more venture capital.
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Jacinda Ardern calls out critic during Facebook Live: 'Um, Amanda?'
Almost two years into the global Covid pandemic, it seems New Zealand's Prime Minister is feeling the pressure and running out of patience.
The usually smiley Jacinda Ardern lashed out at a Facebook user during a live video stream on Wednesday.
Ms Ardern began the update on the country's Covid situation by elaborating on the 60,000 doses of Pfizer's new antiviral medicine her government has secured.
Jacinda Adern's Facebook live took a fiery turn when one commenter slammed her government's vaccine approach. Source: Facebook
She went on to address the issue of vaccine mandates, clarifying children will not be forced to get the jab.
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But her explanation wasn't good enough for one fired-up viewer.
"Over you. Over your mandate. People are suffering from your poor choices. Merry Xmas Aotearoa," the Facebook user wrote.
While Ms Ardern doesn't often respond to negative comments, this particular one hit a nerve.
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"Amanda: I'm sorry you're over me, but you don't have to stay on my Facebook Live if I'm bothering you. I'm sure there's many other things you could do with your time that you find less irritating."pic.twitter.com/53RLBWtIsY
— Ashleigh Stewart (@Ash_Stewart_) December 9, 2021
She paused her discussion and swiftly snapped directly back at the woman, reminding people they don't have to watch her update.
"Um, Amanda. Sorry you're over me. But you don't have to stay on my Facebook Live if I'm bothering you," Ms Ardern said, appearing annoyed.
"I'm sure there are many other things you could do with your time if you find this irritating," she added.
Ms Ardern then returned to her cheery demeanour and continued answering other questions regarding Covid cases and vaccine numbers.
The Ministry of Health reported 103 new cases of Covid in the community on Thursday.
There have been 9696 infections during New Zealand's Delta outbreak, which broke out in August.
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Western Australia has reported five new local COVID-19 cases, including a person with no apparent connection to known clusters.WA Health on Thursday said the infected person, identified overnight, had not been linked to any known cases and had been infectious in the community.
Matildas bid to learn from past errors
Tony Gustavsson hopes a deep dive into the Matildas' past failings will drive Australia to Asian Cup glory as they prepare to face Indonesia in their first group game on Friday (AEDT)The Matildas haven't won the tournament since 2010 and are widely expected to advance to the final where Japan shape as their most likely competition for the trophy.But the Swede said his team would be taking things one game at a time with a view to hitting top gear by the time the finals roll around.


Recently I have been reading through the book of Ezekiel. I have been thinking about the fickle hearts of the Israelites of long ago and about the people of God today. We are no different than they were! We set our hearts on things other than God, we work for comfort, money and success. We desire the pleasures that this world has to offer seeking after happiness, and fulfillment and satisfaction in places other than our relationship with God through Christ. As Ezekiel prophesies about the fall of Jerusalem God instructs him to tell His people, " Then when they are exiled among the nations, they will remember me. They will recognize how hurt I am by their unfaithful hearts and lustful eyes that long for their idols. Then at last they will hate themselves for all their detestable sins. They will know that I alone am the Lord and that I was serious when I said I would bring this calamity on them." Ezekiel 6:9NLT. All over the Old Testament God calls the act of unfaithfulness by His people "whoring." It is a vivid picture of how God views us when we choose "things" before Him. And, though God has made a way to Him through our Savior Jesus Christ and He has given us grace upon grace – and abounding steadfast love. Though, as Christians, He will judge us as redeemed citizen cleansed in the blood of Christ. I do not believe He views the act of unfaithfulness to Him any differently. He wants our whole heart, our whole soul, and our whole mind. Does He have yours?
Where are you investing your time, talents and money?
Write down some of the idols that you have set in your life. Destroy them!
Pray and ask the Lord to change you so that you love Him with all your heart and soul and mind!
Praying that the Lord change you to seek Him first. May we all dedicate our lives and hearts to Him. Praying for you!


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Food & Beverage, Industrialization
5 Benefits of Biotechnology in Food
September 20, 2022 - Ellie Poverly
Technology is changing virtually every aspect of daily life, including the food you eat. Biotechnology in food is a centuries-old practice, but recent advancements could transform the agriculture and food industries.
Practices like selective crop breeding and fermentation are some of the oldest and most familiar examples of biotechnology in food. Now, gene editing and other advanced bioengineering technologies are unlocking new possibilities and expanding this field's potential. Here are five ways we can benefit from these technologies.
1. Food Security
One of the most important advances of biotechnology in food is fighting hunger. Roughly 870 million people around the globe lack sufficient access to nutritious food, and growing populations could exacerbate this issue. Biotechnology can help by improving crop yields and preventing waste.
Gene editing lets scientists alter plants' characteristics, including letting them grow with less water or making them more resilient. Modifying crops like this would help farms produce more food with the same resources, feeding more people despite limited land and water.
Similarly, genetically modified crops could last longer in transit and on shelves. As less food goes to waste, there will be more to feed hungry people.
2. Sustainability
Similar modifications could help agriculture become more sustainable. Farming consumes 69% of global freshwater and contributes heavily to habitat destruction and pollution. Bioengineering crops to require fewer resources while producing larger yields would help mitigate this impact.
Bioengineered plants can resist disease and pests without fertilizers or pesticides, removing any risks associated with these chemical pollutants. Similarly, they could let farmers grow the same amount or more while using less water and land.
Artificial meat is another area of food biotechnology that could improve sustainability. Growing meat substitutes in a lab environment could provide the same nutritional value without meat's high carbon footprint.
Biotechnology can also improve people's health. Alternative meat products are a prime example of this benefit. Biotech-derived meat substitutes can provide the flavor and texture consumers expect with beef or pork while reducing fat and offering more nutrients.
Genetic modification can improve the health benefits of plants, too. Genetically modified soybeans, which make up 94% of all soybeans planted in the U.S., often contain healthier oils with less trans fat. These trends and similar changes help farmers provide crops that taste the same but suit people's nutritional needs better.
4. Longevity
Another important benefit of biotechnology in food is improving its longevity. Food waste is a significant problem today, both in terms of economics and global access to nutrition. Bioengineering can help reduce this waste by making crops more resilient while growing, in transit and on supermarket shelves.
For example, genetically modified crops can stop ripening after harvest. As a result, they stay in prime condition longer, instead of a few-day window in which they're ready to eat. Grocery stores will have to throw out less food as a result, saving money and ensuring all production goes to consumption.
Many of these other advantages feed into secondary economic benefits. As crops become more resilient against diseases, farmers face fewer losses. Considering how some crop diseases cost countries as much as $300 million in annual revenue, these savings can be significant.
Biotechnology also reduces operating expenses for farmers. Since genetic modification minimizes the need for pesticides and can reduce water consumption, they require less spending on resources to grow. As a result, farms can maximize their profit margins without raising the prices of the food they produce.
As the operating expenses fall and crop yields increase, it could result in lower consumer prices. The food industry would become more affordable and cost-effective for every party involved.
Biotechnology in Food Is Essential for the Future
Biotechnology in food provides solutions to many of agriculture's most pressing issues today. As these technologies advance, these benefits will only increase and new opportunities will emerge.
As populations grow and resources deplete, these benefits will become crucial. In light of these trends, food biotechnology could become a critical part of the survival of both humans and the world they inhabit.
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BLAZE BAYLEY Says His 'Mental-Health Problems' Made It Harder To Cope With Pressure Of Being In IRON MAIDEN
EonMusic recently conducted an interview with British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE). A few excerpts from the chat follow below.
On coping with the pressures of being in IRON MAIDEN:
Blaze: "I've never made a secret of my mental-health problems. I didn't find out about that until after IRON MAIDEN, and I think if I'd have known this was what made me have some of the feelings that I have, I think I would have coped a lot better with the pressures of being in one of the world's top bands."
On the morale within the IRON MAIDEN camp during the recording of the much-maligned "Virtual XI" album:
Blaze: "There was a certain amount of anxiety, which would be natural because many people inside the business expected the band to fold after Bruce Dickinson left. Everybody was anxious; it was such a huge change; you've had all the really big successes with one singer, and then a new guy comes in and a lot of people in the business are going, 'Well, is heavy metal even relevant anymore? Why do they even bother getting a new singer? Shouldn't they just pack it in?'"
On his early songwriting contributions to the album that eventually became IRON MAIDEN's "Brave New World":
Blaze: "Steve [Harris, IRON MAIDEN bassist] really liked the songs that we worked on together as much as I did, and he said, 'I'd really like to keep these songs,' so I said, 'Yeah.' I had no plans at that time, but I did have ideas during the tour that I'd been working on, that I was absolutely looking forward to working with Steve, and Dave [Murray, IRON MAIDEN guitarist] and Janick [Gers, IRON MAIDEN guitarist], and they ended up on my solo album 'Silicon Messiah'. I really felt that the third album to follow the 'Virtual XI' album would really convince the fans that I belonged there and it was worth me being there, because I really felt the music that we were going to come up was going to have a lot of power and passion in it."
On who chooses the MAIDEN setlist:
Blaze: "There are, like, ten songs which normally feature on the set list, and maybe occasionally one of them isn't in there, and then there are at least six songs from the new album. That's the basis of the set, and it's working it from there, really. Everybody could have an opinion; it was about what was best. Steve had an idea of what would sit nicely next to each other, but sometimes we'd change it as we went along the tour as well."
Read the full interview at EonMusic.
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Marler, William Coleman
Coleman Marler (September 11, 1939 – March 27, 2008)
William Coleman Marler, 68, died Thursday, March 27, 2008. He was known to many of his classmates by his middle name, Coleman. He was born September 11, 1939 to John and Jeannette Marler in Enid, OK. He married Pat Vaughan in Oklahoma City, his wife of 34 years. Coleman is survived by his wife and two sons, Eric and Mike, both of Edmond. He is also survived by a twin brother, Conrad Marler of Enid, brother and sister twins John Marler of Shreveport, LA and Joan Sparks of Flower Mound, TX; sister, Sara Bates of Niceville, FL and two grandchildren. Coleman served in the U.S. Air Force four years and graduated from Central State University in Edmond.
He was quick to smile, a friend to all, and shared his passion for gardening with all he knew. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 30, 2008, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 6001 N. Grand Blvd, OKC. (Published in The Oklahoman on 3/29/2008)
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Braithwaite Johnson, Glenda
Glenda Braithwaite-Johnson
It is really hard to compartmentalize my life….there's been so many years. Can't believe that it's been 50 years since graduation and that I will be 68 on October 5. It is nice of the class to hold such a fun birthday party for me. Where to begin? …….After EHS it was on to Oklahoma University to become a Sooner where I stayed until '62 graduating with a Masters in education; Picking up this degree as added insurance never really thinking I would be an actual teacher. The next phase was the "Air Force years", having children, and living the good life as an AF wife.
Then, the "early Kansas years" which included having another child and getting the 3 into school. I divorced and started "the teaching years" which lasted almost 25 years. My husband Vern Johnson and I have been married 25 years blending five children together in 1982. I survived teaching ninth graders for most of those years and loved the subject that I taught, World Geography. Guess I caught the travel bug when I visited my father in Iraq after my ninth grade year. Some highlights of the teaching years: attending a five week seminar in Washington D.C. sponsored by National Geographic (for a geography teacher, that's like going to Mecca), attending a two week geography institute in Japan, getting the Kansas Geography Alliance started and other school related events.
I have been blessed with three children and five grandchildren. My husband fathered 2 children in an earlier marriage but we lost one, a son, at age 39. Vern has another 3 grandchildren, whom I consider mine. Vern's other child, Kristen (41) is a pharmaceutical representative for Glaxo Kline Smith Beecham. My son, Mak Knighton, is a computer 3-D animator and lives in London. Amanda, my youngest, is a stay at home Mom expecting my sixth grandchild in January at age 39. She has been a producer-writer for Universal Studios in Orlando before starting her own family. Kelly is my middle child and a very special blessing in that she often reminds me to trust God for direction rather than to lean on my own understanding.
Vern and I have entered "the retirement phase of our life" and do nothing better than anyone we know. Actually, we travel quite a bit both nationally and internationally. Our children and grandchildren are scattered across the country and my son lives in London which takes us across the pond every few years. We live in Overland Park located in NE Kansas and is considered part of the Kansas City, MO metro area so we cheer for the Chiefs and the Royals, but I have never forgotten my Sooners and am looking forward to another great football season for OU. I must confess that I have been indoctrinated into loving KU basketball. Looking forward to seeing all of you.
PS. Look for a blonde Braithwaite
Roe, Howard
Howard Roe
After graduation I attended Wichita State University on a football scholarship. I lettered three years in football and three years in baseball. I was fortunate to play for one of the finest baseball programs in the country with wonderful coaches in both football and baseball. Our team won the Missouri Valley Conference Football Championship my senior year and I was honored to be selected to the All-MVC Squad. I received my undergraduate degree in Secondary Education and my Master's Degree in Personnel Management at the University. That is where I met my wife Joan and we just celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary this past June. She is a beautiful and talented person and we have two beautiful daughters ( Stephanie and Suzanne) who both live in Colorado with their husbands and children within 20 miles of each other. We have four grandchildren Eric, Blake , Jack and little "Libby" who was born on June 14 Flag Day a year ago. They are all a delight and each so different personality wise and we love being within easy driving distance from them. Joan is a concert pianist and was selected as Miss Nebraska in 1959 when at that time there was as much emphasis placed on talent as there was beauty.
My career commenced in Wichita where I taught, coached, counseled and was a school principal for a total of ten years. After that stint I joined the Farm Credit Banks in Wichita and served as their Director of Personnel for the states of Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Colorado. I relocated with their national organization to Denver and served as the National Personnel Service Director. After three years in that position and not wishing to transfer to the Washington D.C. area I wound up in the Oil and Gas Industry for ten years which was a wonderful opportunity to work in the financial district of Denver. My company at that time relocated to Houston; however I had no desire to leave Colorado. That is when I wound up my corporate career with Lockheed Martin Astronautics where I served as their Director of Staffing and College and Employee Relations Department Head. This was a fascinating area of employment for 12 years and I had opportunities to meet and get acquainted with many of our Astronauts… two of which we employed at Lockheed after completing their missions.
During my corporate career I also had a dual career during those years. I was a Referee in the Big Eight Football Conference for seven years prior to being recruited by the National Football League. I spent 14 seasons on the field as a Referee in the NFL and was fortunate to work every game possible including an NFC Championship Game, Two Pro Bowl Games, American Bowl in Tokyo, Hall of Fame game in Canton and 15 Monday Night Football Games. During that period of time on the field I was able to stay healthy; however was knocked on my posterior a few times. After retiring from the field I continue to serve as a National Football League Representative and Talent Scout. Joan and I built a new home in Castle Rock, Colorado two years ago and I was elected to serve on our HOA Board……which at times is like refereeing or playing peacemaker amongst residents. Overall our resident problems have been at a minimum. We have a beautiful view from our deck of the Rocky Mountains and have some gorgeous pine trees in our geographical area. A great deck to sip some fine wines and enjoy the sunsets. In fact the class of 1957 is invited to visit us in Colorado…….if you promise not to all come at the same time. Please give us some advance notice whereas I can be sure to have our wine cabinet stocked upon your arrival.
With that said the absolute joy of my life and the best thing that ever happened to me was to meet and marry Joan and have a wonderful and healthy family for which we are so blessed. I shall never forget the wonderful education, teachers and friends I developed in Enid. My parents were so supportive of all my endeavors and encouraged me to participate in a number of activities including speech classes, radio and television classes taught by Una Lee Voigt and to participate in school stage productions including our senior play. Mrs. Poindexter was so kind in working with my baseball coach John Provost that spring in order that I could do both that year. I would hope our grandchildren have as many enjoyable experiences as I had during my three years at Enid High School.
Joan and I look forward to seeing you in October for a great time re-living our high school years and sharing our wonderful lives today.
Acton, Jerry & Judy (Record Acton)
Jerry Acton and Judy (Record) Acton
Judy and I have known each other for 62 years (although not in a biblical sense all that time). We met in Miss Overbee's first-grade class at Wilson grade school. We dated in High School and married in 1959.
We have lived an ordinary life (at least compared to the overachievers in our class). Our main contribution has evidently been procreation. We have four grown children, twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
After high school, Judy attended Enid Business College. I took a more circuitous educational route. I attended OU, Texas A&I, San Diego CC, Central State (Oklahoma), ultimately graduating from Phillips University after a mere eleven years. A lot of the schooling took place while I was in the navy. Following that I attended law school at Oklahoma City University.
My work history is somewhat similar to my checkered educational experience. After the Navy, I worked at Aero Commander in OKC until the obligatory annual layoff. I then worked for IBM Corporation in OKC and Enid for a few years. I was always active in the boy scouts and became a professional scout executive while we were living in Enid. The scouts are not different than most corporations and we were moved from place to place. First we were moved to Cherokee, OK, then to Albuquerque where I was a Field Director, and Director of Finance & Program. We were then transferred to the council in Austin. After 13 years in the scouts, I finally got sick and tired of all the little pecker-woods and their parents. I entered the insurance business. I spent several years at the Texas Attorney General's office as litigation manager before heading up the proceedings team at Texas Mutual Insurance Company where I retired two years ago.
Judy has also had a checkered work experience as a day-care worker followed by a day-care owner. She has also worked as a telephone operator, a security central station operator, a workers' compensation adjuster, and Patient Financial Counselor at a cancer clinic where she retired three years ago.
All things considered, we've had a good life. We are disappointed that we will not be able to make the reunion, but we'll probably get over it in time.
Collins, Jerry & Carolyn (Gerten Collins)
Jerry and Carolyn Gerten-Collins
You may not remember Jerry (Gerald) and me in school. We were rather low profile. I attended the Catholic school through my sophomore year. Then went to Enid High my junior and senior year. Belonging to DECA, I worked at Morgan's Diamond Shop, still finding lots of time for my friends in both schools.
Jerry on the other hand was more into the Playboy's Car Club and National Guard than into school. He did have a favorite class, which happened to be Art. Miss Bales never caught on that all his sketches were of Bank Lumber Company, across the street from Dairy Maid #14.
Jerry and I did not know each other in high school; we must not have been too impressed with each other at the time. We met for the first time in 1958 at Dairy Maid #14 (how romantic). We hit it off and were married in September of 1959.
Since then, we had two lovely daughters; both are great moms to our 3 grandsons from 13 to 16 years. Even though all live in Oklahoma, we do not seem to see them enough. They are busy; we are busy so when time permits we make the best of it.
I had worked for Oil & Gas companies for more than 30 years and grew tired of the ups and downs of the industry so I went to work in the accounting department of Gaillardia Country Club in Oklahoma City late in 1999. I love the people contact.
Jerry had traveled all over the mid-west and south-west USA as a sales representative of industrial rubber companies. He retired in 2001. As a bored, stay at home husband we decided he needed a part-time occupation. He has been working part time Land Company assisting in oil and gas leasing since August 2005. We both have been happier people since.
I love gardening of all kinds it is a kind of outdoor therapy and have served as President of the Water Garden Society of Oklahoma this year and in 1996. I have enjoyed serving on most of the committees through the years with Jerry at my side.
Jerry is more into inanimate objects. He thrives on the latest electronics. He probably has more TV's, telephones etc in our house than anybody I know.
We love people, music and travel; all of which make us happy. In our younger years we made many trips to Mexico. In our travels, we had trips by trains, planes, buses and automobiles. Jerry also took many trips by motorcycle to the back country where most cars wouldn't go. Since I didn't ride on the motorcycle, one time I rode on a second class bus with the chickens and goats. We would meet up each night. The adventure was overwhelming but I learned fast not to do that again. Life has been an adventure, as Jerry knows no fear. He delighted in getting us in tight spots that I was not sure we would live through. A bit more cautious of late, we enjoy the western states and cruises. The eat, drink and make new friends are better for now.
Sailors, Tom & Ruth Ann (Brown Sailors)
Tom and Ruth Ann Brown-Sailors
Family members from left to right are Nancy and Kelly Killam, Ruth Ann, Tom, Greg and Brooke Kadet. Children from left to right are: Katie, Emilie, and Matt Killam, Anna and Jake Kadet.
Fifty years in a few short paragraphs? If this gets long, remember there are two of us. Here goes!
Yes, Tom and I are still in Enid, and I might add, by choice. I was born in Enid and Tom moved to Enid from OKC in the eighth grade. We were acquainted during high school but never had a class together. After graduation, I attended Christian College for Women in Columbia, MO my freshman year and then transferred to O.S.U., where I graduated with a BS in Art Education in 1961 and Masters in Elementary Education in 1963. Tom attended O.U. with Don Pierce, Steve Meese and Dan Duggan. He then transferred to O.S.U. with Don Pierce, where Don began his sophomore year when we had a Humanities class together, along with Bill Humphries. He "claims" that Bill pushed him down the stairs and when he looked up he found me helping to pick him and his books up from the floor. He graduated with a BS degree in Business Administration with a major in Economics in 1962.
We were married in Aug. of 1961 and stayed in Enid, where I began my teaching career in a little one room school house west of town, teaching the first four grades and Tom finished his degree at the end of the first semester at OSU. He then took a position as a land man with Humble Oil Co. In August of 1962, we decided the corporate life wasn't for us and decided to go back to O.S.U. to work on our Master's degrees. In 1963, Tom accepted a position as Enid's assistant City Manager, and I taught 3rd grade at Hayes Elem. Tom quickly developed a passion for municipal government and public service in general and more specifically, in Enid. I continued to teach until Nancy was born in 1967, then became a stay at home Mom for the next 18 years. Katherine, "Brooke" was born in 1974, and was named after my favorite teacher and mentor at EHS, Katherine Bales. (If you did not have Miss Bales back then, she was quite a lady….took every kid who had been kicked out of everything else or couldn't pass anything else…and worked with them to keep them in school. She greatly influenced my career choice and my teaching style.) We thought Enid was the perfect place to raise our family. During these years, I did a lot of charity work through the Junior Welfare League and volunteered on various boards in need. I was busy with the girls' school activities, car pools, dancing lessons, sports, etc. I loved every minute of those years, which seemed to pass too quickly.
I'm very proud of Tom's achievements, and since this reunion is a "celebration of our roots" in Enid, you might be interested in things he did to improve our city. In 1969, he was appointed City Manager of Enid at age 29, the youngest city manager in the USA. He was fortunate to work with many community leaders and employees and with their assistance completed many needed projects. City hall was moved from Convention hall to a new municipal office complex, new police, fire, public works, waterworks and airport facilities were constructed and additional parks were acquired and expanded. Major comprehensive planning was undertaken, municipal boundaries expanded and significant growth in the mid 1960's to early 1980's was effectively managed with new sub-division and zoning tools. During this time and with the support of many, he was recognized professionally on numerous occasions for contributions to our city and state. He was selected Oklahoma's outstanding person at age 34, was a distinguished guest at the Air War College and recipient of the International City Management's Innovation in Management Award on several occasions.
In 1980 with a mid-life crisis at hand and a young family to support, Tom resigned his position with the City to buy his family's distribution business, which he managed until its sale in 2004. He also formed a consultant firm focused on and providing a variety of services to municipal governments. He managed public trust authorities, assisting in public financings. In Enid this consisted of public utility and safety projects, Enid's Meadolake Psychiatric Hospital, a dual diagnosed facility at Enid's Northern Okla. Resource Center (formerly the Enid State School). He also served as a consultant to downtown Enid, Inc. in the 80's and assisted in the development of design projects for down town streetscape and storefronts together with the planning, funding and development of the Cherokee Strip Conference Center in downtown Enid. During this time he served as board chairman of a national banking corporation and President of the Valley Investment Corp., the general partner in the management of Moto Photo's of Kansas.
Enid experienced considerable growth between the late 70's and the mid 80's and its population grew by 11,000 to a total of approximately 67,600. (In 1957 the population of Enid was about 38,000.) However, with the oil bust of the late 80's our population fell by almost 11,000. In 1991, he became President of Enid Development Coalition, which was formed to promote economic growth. He was challenged but filled over 500,000 sq. ft. of vacant warehouse and manufacturing space with firms, creating some 1,800 new jobs and $44 million in annual payroll and benefits. He has also served our university community as chairman for fund raising campaigns, has chaired the Enid Higher Education Foundation and assisted in funding the acquisition of State supported higher education. He served as Vice-Chairman of the Enid Tri-State Music Festival, Co-Chairman of the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce Economic Development team, and Director of the United Way. He still cherishes his years with the City of Enid as the highlight of his career.
Well, Nancy went off to OSU, Brooke was in Jr. High, and I went back to teaching. I taught 5 years at Monroe and then moved back to EHS for 10 years where I taught studio Art, Art History, was yearbook Sponsor, and also served as Dept. Head and Art Supervisor for the Enid Public School system. (Just call me Katherine Bales!) Loved teaching….loved the kids! I was able to leave a few things for posterity…spent 6 years researching and making the May Fete panels (in the name of the Class of 1957) that hang next to the library in the main hall of EHS. Was also the chairman of "The Vision Seeker" project, acquiring and setting the monument that signifies the image of the Plainsman. The student body honored me with two awards, which mean more to me than if I had won the Nobel Peace prize. One of these, "Pride of the Plainsman", was awarded to me and my late good friend, Bobby Atkinson, on the same day, which made it even more special. His award recognized him for working with children through sports and mine through education.
Tom is semi-retired and serves as Chairman and CEO of the National Business Association (NBA, a group of business owner based in Dallas. With NBA, he is involved in public policy work on behalf of the association in Dallas and Washington DC. He continues to do municipal consulting, but on a more limited basis. He is currently assisting in the development of several capital funding projects for Enid. He serves our church on its administrative board and is a member of Rotary. I retired from teaching in the year 2000 thinking I would have time to paint, etc. While I have joined a bridge group and serve as a board member of the EHS Alumni Association, my painting goes neglected, as I stay extremely busy with family and grandchildren. Nancy married an Enid man, Kelly Killam, and they live here with their three children, Katie (15), Matt (11), and Emilie (8). Kelly works with computers at Vance AFB and Nancy teaches Pre-K at Taft. We stay busy at the kid's ball games, dance recitals, etc. and have lots of sleep overs at our home and good times in our pool. We are indoctrinating them early by taking them to OSU football and basketball games. Brooke also graduated from OSU, taught in Tulsa 2 years, and then married a Yankee man from Rhode Island, Greg Kadet. He is with UBS and in their 7 years of marriage have lived in Denver, Chicago, St. Louis and now Tampa. We have enjoyed exploring and getting better acquainted with these cities. They have two little cuties, Jake (5) and Anna (almost 3). We try to visit often and hope they will get back to the mid west area soon.
Tom and I have enjoyed working on the reunion committee during the years, and are looking forward to seeing everyone again in October. Fifty years…WOW! I always thought people who had 50 year reunions were OLD! I don't think of us as that now. Maybe our bodies are slower but our spirits are still young. Joan, Karen, Carolyn, Jody…think we could still lead "Let er Rip"?
Tom and Ruth Ann (Brown) Sailors
Bowart, Walter
Walter Howard Bowart (deceased December 18, 2007)
Walter Bowart, a leader in the counterculture movement of the late 1960s, founder and editor of the first underground newspaper in New York, The East Village Other, and author of the book Operation Mind Control, died December 18th, 2007, age 68.
Mr. Bowart was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1939 and was raised in Enid, Oklahoma. His talent for writing became apparent early on: at Enid High School he was president of the Journalism Club and co-editor of the school's newspaper, the Quill Weekly. He subsequently won a McMahon Scholarship in journalism to the University of Oklahoma. In the early 1960s he moved to New York, initially to pursue an interest in painting. There, he met his first wife Linda Dugmore, daughter of Abstract Expressionist Edward Dugmore, and together they had a son, Wolfe. In 1965, Mr. Bowart, along with John Wilcock, Sherry Needham, and Allan Katzman, founded the East Village Other (EVO). EVO was widely regarded as the voice of "the movement" and offered a newsprint medium for the rants, artwork, poetry and comics of such 60's icons as Timothy Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Crumb, Marshall McCluhan, Spain Rodriguez, and The Fugs. It was during this period that Mr. Bowart testified at the Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommittee hearing held in 1966 in Washington, D.C., against banning LSD.
Through his connection with Timothy Leary and the psychedelic underground, Walter met his second wife, Peggy Mellon Hitchcock. They moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1968 where Bowart founded Omen Press, a publishing house for metaphysical books. He and Peggy had two daughters, Sophia and Nuria. During this period Walt wrote the book that was to become his seminal work, Operation Mind Control. Operation Mind Control, published by Dell in 1978, is a 686-page investigative report into government mind control through the use of drugs such as LSD, behavior modification, hypnosis, and other "psycho-weapons." With a foreword by "The Manchurian Candidate" author Richard Condon, it became a benchmark in its field.
Following a European promotional tour, Bowart moved to Aspen, Colorado, where he continued his research, became a contributor to the Aspen Daily News, and met and married Margo Jordan. In the early 1980s, Bowart created and published the Port Townsend Daily News in Washington, where he met and married Rebecca Fullerton and had his fourth child, Wythe. In the late 80s, Walter moved to Palm Springs, California to become the editor of Palm Springs Life Magazine.
During Mr. Bowart's later years, he researched and wrote prolifically. He created The Freedom of Thought Foundation; a non-profit dedicated to the education of the public about mind control. Walt was a frequently invited guest speaker at forums and conferences around the country. At the time of his death, Mr. Bowart was working on several screenplays and novels, one entitled The Other Crusades, about New York in the early 1960s.
He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. In addition to his four children, he is survived by three sisters Janet, Nancy and Kathy. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Spokane, P.O. Box 808, Chewelah, Washington, 99109. For more information on the memorial service email Walt Bowart Memorial
Remembering Walter Bowart
We came to know Walter while he lived with us. He became part of our family because of his love, support and understanding for all of us. We endured good and bad times together but we supported each other throughout the way. Walter was an incredible soul who radiated warmth to all who surrounded him. He was that person who loved to give, and not ever waiting to get anything back, because giving was his pleasure in itself.
He was brilliant in many different ways. In terms of intelligence, his intellect was way beyond the usual capacity. Walter would often be found reading a book, listening to the radio, watching TV and taking notes while having a conversation with you at the same time. He liked to sleep with the History Channel or his favorite radio station on and when he would wake, he would tell all about the programs that subconsciously entered his forever open and ready mind. He amazed us with this every time. He would buy a new book just about every day and use his speed reading ability to get through them instantaneously. His books were his treasures and he valued them for the knowledge that gave him such pleasure. He was always looking for the truth in every aspect of life and beyond. His hunger for knowledge was endless and this drove him in his search for more than most people would readily accept to be true.
Walter was also great with people. It seemed like he was a magnet that everyone was willing and desired to stick to. He found a way into everyone's heart within minutes of meeting them, and he did it with sincerity. He wasn't trying to be nice; he loved people and saw positive sides in every person and helped them realized these qualities within themselves.
He was the greatest teacher we knew and at the same time he would always say that every person he encountered was a teacher for him. This was another one of his many gifts, to recognize everyone's potential and encourage them how to use it correctly.
He also had such a fun sense of humor and his laugh was so attractive, we could not help but simply laugh with him at times for the pleasure of sharing the moment. He was happy as we knew him, and it was always easy to get that gentle and warm smile out of him. Even during his sickness, his spirit found joy in many things and he did not want to show us his pain so that it would not in turn hurt us. We love Walter very much and always will. He will always be in our heart and his room in our house will always remain Walter's room. Every time we go in there we can feel his energy, remember our many conversations and his big blue sparkly eyes. He was a best friend to all of us.
Galina, Nadya and Nick Migalko


A team of researchers at Dalhousie University has found evidence that suggests hemimastigotes represent a major new branch of evolutionary life. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes their genetic study of the dirt-dwelling microbe.
The researchers note that hemimastigotes have been known to scientists since the 19th century, but it was not until very recently that technology has allowed scientists to learn how different they are from other eukaryotic life forms. The researchers report that one of their team members, Yana Eglit, had been digging in a local park just outside of Halifax. Intrigued by the microbes she found in the dirt, she isolated a group that appeared to be hemimastigotes. After letting the microbes reproduce in a small dish filled with nothing but dirt and water for a month, she collected samples that the team used to conduct a genetic analysis.
The researchers report that the hemimastigotes are so different from anything observed before that fungi and animals are actually more closely related. They describe the microbes as being approximately two-hundredths of a millimeter long—they move using over a dozen flagella. And they survive by eating other microbes. It was the latter characteristic that led the team to name the species Hemimastix kukwesjijk, in honor of a hairy man-eating ogre from Mi'kmaq (native people in Nova Scotia) folklore.
The researchers describe hemimastigotes as representing a major new branch on the evolutionary tree—standing above the level of a kingdom. The team was able to analyze hundreds of samples, thanks to Eglit's efforts in getting them to reproduce, which provided a very clear understanding of the genetic makeup of the microbes. They also suggest their findings fill some evolutionary holes in the tree of life. They also note that in addition to learning about how different hemimastigotes truly are from other life forms, the work by Eglit also offers a lesson for other researchers in how to grow such species in large enough volume to allow for such thorough study.
Amazing what can be found just by digging in the dirt.
Evolution is once again proven.
This is useful, more deep eukaryote protists that can help elaborate their root. I am not surprised this could happen since Laura (3d author) worked on it!
@Nik: Yes indeed, single specimens from say ponds ("free living") can be sequenced with some care, and it seems they did here (cultivation independent methods). But to work through to a culture because it would help study is really something else.


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Yulla Lipchitz, née Halberstadt, was born on April 21, 1911 in Berlin, Germany. While growing up in a strict, Jewish Orthodox family, she was forbidden to study the arts by her father. Nonetheless, she managed to study sculpture at a local studio several times a week. She was encouraged to pursue her interests in mathematics and physics, and became deeply inspired by meeting Albert Einstein during her youth.
Lipchitz's first marriage was to a judge in Berlin, with whom she had two sons. In 1938 her husband's cousin helped the family to escape escalating persecution in Nazi Germany and travel to the United States. After living in Cincinnati for several years, the couple separated in 1942. Seeking greater opportunities, Lipchitz moved with her son Frank to New York City. There, she found work with the American Jewish Congress. Several years later her friend Leib Jaffe, a poet and Zionist leader, introduced her to fellow refugee and sculptor Jacques Lipchitz. The two married the following year, and took up residence in a studio apartment on Washington Square South. They welcomed a daughter, Loyla, in 1948.
The family came to settle in Hastings-on-Hudson, and also maintained a home in Italy. While continuing to explore an interest in sculpture, Yulla Lipchitz dabbled in jewelry and costume making, and served as a host to friends such as artists Henry Moore, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, and Alexander Calder. She joined her husband in collecting a vast array of antiques and art objects, with a particular interest in non-western art and artifacts. Much of their collection was displayed at The Museum of Primitive Art, New York City, in 1960.
After Jacques Lipchitz's death in 1973, Yulla Lipchitz renewed her passion for sculpting. In addition to her own artistic pursuits, she worked to complete several of her late husband's unfinished works. By 1979 Yulla Lipchitz's rededication to artmaking was interrupted by illness. Her doctors advised her against the strain of working with bronze, and Lipchitz instead turned to photography. Her work was featured in numerous exhibitions, including showings at the Marlborough Gallery, Mendelson Gallery, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum. In both her sculpture and photography, Lipchitz explored the natural world while maintaining an interest in abstraction.
Lipchitz expanded her involvement in the art world over the years. The Jacques and Yulla Lipchitz Foundation, established in the 1960s, produced numerous contributions to prominent museums. Yulla Lipchitz also became a committed supporter and Board member of the American Friends of the Israel Museum. In 1988 she received the Eugene McDermott Award at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for "a major contribution to the arts as a means of human fulfillment." She died on July 20th, 2003 at the age of 92, and was buried in Israel with her husband. In her roles as an artist, spouse, and philanthropist, Yulla Lipchitz expressed a unique dedication to twentieth century art.


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Larson Bros Maurer STyle 1-ES
Can this new acoustic live up to its heritage?
By Steve Harvey 2011-03-09T16:07:00.67Z 6 String Acoustic Guitars
A sonically capable, good-looking guitar that will surprise open-minded fingerpickers.
Build quality. Classic looks. Sonic capabilities.
Comparatively, it's a tad expensive.
The guitar exudes a vintage, pre-war feel.
The European spruce top is of a very high quality.
The Maurer features a parabolic back, but the effect is a subtle one.
The peghead adds a classy touch to the Maurer's looks.
The Larson Bros name might be unfamiliar, but it has real pedigree, even if the company itself is gone and the name is all that remains.
The originals were all US-made, but the Maurer Style 1-ES comes from the ES (European Series), which comes from the extremely well-reputed Furch facility in the Czech Republic.
"It's hard to fault the Maurer's overall presentation and the sense of excellence it exudes."
First impressions are good. It's understated and simple in appearance, sporting little from the bling cupboard.
It comes with a faux-suede, three-clasp (one lockable), deluxe hard case fitted internally with plush green crushed-velvet lining.
It's worth noting before we continue that Larson guitars don't come with any onboard electronics, but systems can be easily retro-fitted and the company recommends using Headway pickups.
The presentation of this Maurer model indicates that Larson Bros is clearly and proudly harking back to its considerable design heritage. The guitar exudes a 'pre-war' aura; the whole 'vintage'feel being augmented by the artificially aged, cedar-looking, spruce soundboard.
Across its lower bout, the Maurer measures 393mm (15.5 inches), similar to a standard Martin OM. What differentiates a 000 from an OM, however, is the tighter waist, measuring just 225mm (8.85 inches) against the Martin's 236mm (9.39 inches).
This reduced mass around the soundhole and upper bout results in an articulate, clear tone in the upper register, which is why 000 guitars are particularly favoured by fingerstyle players.
Although initially mistaking it for cedar, we like the matured look to the Maurer's soundboard. The technique employed was apparently invented 300-odd years ago by harpsichord makers to combat the damaging effects of extreme variations in temperature and humidity found in homes heated by open fires - hot, dry air with fires lit; cold, damp air as soon as the fires went out.
Using a complex drying process to artificially age the wood, it becomes uncompromisingly rigid. Larson Bros employs this time-consuming technique on its ES and Presentation Series guitars and it claims the instruments are more stable and responsive as a result.
Up close, it's apparent that a high grade of European spruce has been used for the guitar's top, while a bright, dense-grained section of mahogany is used for the two-piece back and satin finished neck.
The ES series features more decorative embellishments than its Standard siblings, though the overall theme is still simplistic and understated.
Some subtle upgrades make the Maurer a more attractive guitar, including the decorative fretboard inlays and the pyramid-shaped bridge ends. We also like the more detailed patterning around both the top's edge and soundhole.
The presentation of the slotted peghead is excellent, providing a good break angle for the strings. We particularly liked the side-mounted, open-geared Gotoh tuners, which are finished with an unpolished brushed-steel effect.
As with its stablemate, the Maurer features parabolic top and back, though this feature is a little less noticeable on this model due to the augmented dimensions of the lower bout.
Also different, the one-piece, bolt-on mahogany neck has a tapered profile starting as a 'V' at the nut reducing to a shallow 'C' by the 12th fret. The original Maurers built by Larson Bros were 12-fret models whereas our review model is a 14-fret to the body model.
Other alterations from the originals include a change in the bracing's position and profiling. We find the neck to be just about spot-on. Combined with an excellent factory set-up, the Maurer provides an enjoyable and non-taxing playing experience.
Although issuing from a different factory than the Stetson, the Maurer benefits from similarly high levels of quality control. It's hard to fault the Maurer's overall presentation and the sense of excellence it exudes - we have no complaints.
However, we can't shake the feeling that perhaps the Maurer is overpriced for a pure acoustic of this type, especially when you consider that £1,700-£1,800 these days will return a top-drawer electro fitted with some tasty onboard wizardry.
The Maurer's voice is a very likeable and usable blend of warm, smooth lows and bright, clear top end. The Maurer responds superbly to dynamic variations and the guitar's ability to define bass, mids and highs is particularly pleasing.
Digging in a little produces a crisp 'snap' with good sustain and, although not having the room-filling projection of the Stetson, the Maurer does offer ample volume. Asking rather than demanding seems to get the best out of this guitar.
Due to its exceptional tonal separation, we find this guitar to be best suited to and most rewarding for good old-fashioned fingerstyle playing.
Some have argued that today's Larson Bros guitars are too different to be considered true reproductions of the highly esteemed pre-war models.
Body sizes have been tweaked, the bracing position has been changed, bridges have been moved forward, and so on.
We're not convinced that the stated aim of producing an old sound from a new guitar has been achieved, but in truth, that's practically impossible.
So rather than focusing on what this isn't, we'd suggest you focus on what this is: a fine guitar made with quality materials to excellent build standards.
For this reason alone, it should be seen as a credible alternative to the equivalently priced Martins and Blueridges of today.


The NFCA Scientific/Medical Advisory Board member will serve a 3-year term with the Academy.
Registered dietitian Rachel Begun, MS, RD, CDN, a member of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness' (NFCA) Scientific/Medical Advisory Board, has been named one of four new media spokespeople for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). She will conduct interviews on nutrition and healthful eating on behalf of the Academy during the 2012-2015 term.
Rachel owns a nutrition consulting firm and has 11 years of experience working with the media. She counsels patients with celiac disease, gluten-related disorders and food allergies, and educates the public and other food and nutrition professionals through speaking engagements, educational webinars and writing. She has worked with NFCA in a variety of ways, including serving as an expert for "Answers from a Dietitian" and as a webinar panelist.
NFCA is thrilled to see a member of the celiac and gluten-free community earn this distinguished honor. We look forward to continuing our work with Rachel and are eager to support her achievements with the Academy!
For more information, see the Academy's 2012-2013 Media Guide.


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Islam is the only religion of the world how cares for all the creation of the Allah Almighty. No other religion then Islam has put the stress on the care of the animals. The care for animals is described by the Allah as well as the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H), are as follows.
"They are not the just animal on earth or the creature which flies on their wings. They are a community like you and they will appear to Allah on the day of Judgement".
By the above verse we came to know that the animals are also like us they also have a family for which they care and provide the food and shelter to their newly born and make them able to survey in the world. So we must not hunt them for sports or capture them.
"Whoever will be merciful to the animals even to a sparrow, Allah will be merciful to him on the day of Judgement."
"A good deed is done to the animals is like to do a good deed done to the Human. And an act of cruelty done with an animal is as bad as cruelty to a Human being."
As we can see from the above hadiths that we must be kind to the animals so that we may get the help from Allah Almighty and doing well at is equivalent to do a good deed with the people and vice-versa. In the time of Dark Age, people used to do many kinds of torture to the animals like they slaughter them with less sharp knifes you to cut the parts of their body and eat they used to overload the camels.
"Fear Allah in these beasts that cannot speak."
"Slaughter your animals with the sharp knife and slaughter them in such a way that they will not have much pain."
"Do not cut off the parts of animals no doubt it is a great sin."
"Do not to overload your camels. If you do you commit the sin."
As we can see from all the above-mentioned hadiths the care for the animals in Islam. Look how much great is the religion Islam it has the guidance of all and care for all even for the animals. We must thank Allah to make us born into the Islamic family and bestowed this great religion on us. So we must pilgrim to Mecca and thanks for everything nowadays going to Umrah is much easier and cheaper so book Umrah visa for February and don't waste time for thanks to Allah.
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