Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:09:43 -0400 -
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Photo by Ian Muttoo. Nuit Blanche 2009
The relationship between food and the city has been widely researched until now especially by health and food industry , but the potential of food as a metric and a design tool to understand and develop our cities has been scarcely spreaded. That’s why we found highly interesting the events carried out by Foodprint Project in order to make widely known the importance of food in shaping our cities.
From food terminals to the speculative cartographies that can be drawn in any city related with the invisible flows created by food consumption, passing through the infrastructures needed for distribution, Nicola Twilley describes the Foodprint Project saying that is basically an exploration of the ways cities and food shape each other. She also wrote that the “conversations should be a fantastic blend of insight, provocation, inspiration, and speculation, ranging from the evolution of restaurant design to the impact of climate change on Toronto’s foodscape.“
Globalization has made possible that the urban landscapes born from food’s flows take a superficial-similar shape everywhere: from the rural areas to the city center or from food terminals to big food markets, cartographies leave similar traces behind. But the idea of going deeper to research and document the differences that lies hidden by this visible flows is really interesting. We can try to answer the question about the relationship between food and urbanism. Nina Marie Lister wrote in the book Food, in reference to the history of the Ontario Food Terminal:
Over the last century, food delivery systems in large urban centers, although largely overlooked by planners, economists, and politicians, have undergone a critical transformation towards keeping the retail giants from gaining complete control of the food supply system [...] The rapid expansion of North America’s highway system, combined with the advent of refrigeration, made mass-market food delivery system possible.
The Ontario Food Terminal looks like this in the book:
Pages from the book Food
Hallway image from the Ontario Food Terminal. Source
The project Foodprint Toronto, curated by Nicola Twilley and Sarah Rich is, in their own words, a cross-disciplinary discussion that explores the past, present, and future of food and the city. From the fight for street food to the transportation infrastructure of the Ontario Food Terminal, and from the evolution of school meals to the challenge of scaling up urban agriculture, panelists will explore the forces that shape Toronto’s food and speculate on how to feed Toronto in the future. In this sense we see this event as a serious attempt to live the city as a food-place or Sitopia in the sense described by Carolyn Steel in the essential “Hungry City”.
But, why Toronto? Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health in the City of Toronto, pointed that there has been multitude of conversations with the community partners about the future of Toronto’s food and this is making possible to develop creative initiatives that are flourishing across the city. It can be read that on the Toronto Public Health’s 2007 report, “The State of Toronto’s Food”, that the food they eat [in Toronto] comes from a complex system of connected activities [production, processing, distribution, marketing, consumption and disposal] from “grow it to throw it”. Among the interest to protect rural areas from sprawl, to preserve local food security, this kind of conversations are a good way to understand how cities were developed in the past, its direct relationship with food and try to give some proper answers to this issue in the future.
Sarah Rich adds, in a conversation with Alexander Trevi:
Toronto came in as our second stop mostly through the urgings and generous encouragement of a few of our connections there. One was Tim Maly, who writes the blog Quiet Babylon. Tim came to Foodprint NYC and he gave us a book at the end called The Edible City, published by Coach House Books, which is a collection of essays by Toronto-based writers all about food in Toronto/Ontario, approached from numerous angles. That book [as well as Food] proved to be a great resource and a great way for Nicky and I to dive into understanding the role of food in Toronto. It was immediately clear that many people in Toronto already think about the deep connections between urbanism and food systems, so we felt like the conversations and the audience were there and we had a good opportunity to thread them together in some new ways.
Ontario Food Terminal. Panoramio
Foodprint Project will be a key point in the recognition and change of the current “Walmartization” of food supply model, and a step ahead in the construction of new Sitopias.
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Foodprint Toronto will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 12:30 to 5.00 p.m. at Artscape Wychwood Barns. The event will be stream on-line, so if you’re not able to be in Toronto, you can follow all the conversations here.
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:09:48 -0400 -
Posted in launch pod sportsstuff
Well good afternoon to all!
At last I am off the dollhouse sized computer and have
managed to get the other one running. Now my fingers actually fit on the
keyboard!
As for the weather… Hot, dry and dusty. I
noticed today that we seem to have a little Sahara Sand hanging around. A
little red on the map indicates
this. But my eyes tell a different story. I know that they tell us
not to rub our eyes when they itch but that is impossibility. And then
when I do rub it only makes it worse because then they start to burn.
Only a quick splash with cool water seems to help. My friend with
contacts said that it is absolutely terrible on her eyes. Oh well, I
suppose I should be thankful for the dust. It is one of our “protectors”
from hurricanes. Took a look at the blob down South. We will see
what it can do. But our other protector, wind shear, should take care of it.
That said we could use a little rain for the garden. I
watered yesterday, I will water another section today and then my rain barrels
are empty. That means I am asking Mother Nature for a refill. Not
too much, just 1.5” per week spread out over the week. (I think I
am being picky and I realize that she is not a bartender working for
tips). Speaking of tips (not the monetary kind) if you are visiting out
little island this time of year we strongly recommend that you decide on your
dining location before you go on the bio-bay. Do not run back to the hotel
to shower and change or you will end up missing dinner at most
restaurants. Most of us close by 9:30 this time of year. I know
that is early for the big city folks but when it is quiet we take advantage of
the extra sleep.
On the garden front everything is starting to really
bloom. It is really exciting to see and my hummingbird friend is dizzy
with all of the options. Even my baby lotuses that I stared from seed are
sending out buds. Pictures will follow when the actual bloom occurs!
We might even crack open a bottle of champagne! Now if only our Flamboyan
would kick in. The one at the corner of the porch always holds back until
every other tree on the street is done. I guess he wants all of the
glory.
Attached is a photo of a night blooming cactus. This
gem smells like vanilla and each bloom only lasts for one night. Dondy,
one of the bio-bay tour guides, never forgets to bring me one. It is now
an annual event. He pulled this one out of the way of a horse path.
The little guy was about to be trampled.
And on the iguana front… We had a problem.
Yes, I said “had”. The baby iguanas were running all over the
place. We were finding the in the apartment, in the dining room, and curled
around the Campari bottle (this guy was not of age!). Ceiba the “little”
Labrador turned the apartment upside down
playing with one. The waitstaff was chasing and catching them everywhere.
Then our casita kitty noticed the fun. Our little cat is eating 2 or 3 a
day. Scott estimates he has eaten about 20 in the past week. It
only takes that little feline about 5 minutes to eat the whole thing. We
call it iguana sushi for cats. So, we do not have to call in Dewey
to catch and barbecue them. And we are thinking of changing the cats name to
Dewey Junior.
Off to the books and then some watering. Have a great
one!
K
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Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:09:51 -0400 -
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The mind man is in the house.
After years of spurning the idea, the Calgary Flames have hired a mental development coach. They didn't need to go far to find him.
Dr. David Paskevich is sports psychology professor in the kinesiology department at the University of Calgary. His task is to help the Flames shed their inconsistent ways by working with the matter between the ears. Welcome to the final frontier.
"If you look at the services the Flames provide the players, they've got a great sportsmed team," Paskevich said after watching the proceedings at prospect development camp. "They've got physiologists. They've got nutritionists. They've got massage therapy. They've got great physiotherapy.
"I think one of the things, when they did their review, was to look at sports psychology or mental skills or mental development. There was maybe a little hole there."
John Phelan of the Queen's School of Business has worked as a mental skills coach for the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks. Dr. Paul Dennis recently retired after a 20-year career as the player development and mental skills coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
And, yes, the Stanley Cup-champion Chicago Blackhawks have a mental skills coach in James Gary.
"I think it's good," Flames centre Mikael Backlund said of the addition to the staff. "Sometimes, when we lost nine games in a row, sometimes you need someone from outside to talk with the guys.
"This game is a lot up in your brain. It's a lot mental. So I think it's good to get a mental coach helping us. Even when it goes well, I think you can sometimes talk with him and say how you feel and stuff. I think it will be really good for the team."
Through five Olympic Games, Paskevich has worked with the Canadian moguls team and the Canadian gymnastics team. He was on top of the course at Cypress Mountain when Jenn Heil won silver and Alex Bilodeau seized gold at the Vancouver Olympics.
"In terms of my role here, it's really about performance," he said. "We want the athletes to perform at an optimal level on a consistent basis."
As Backlund points out, consistency is vital for a team that lost nine straight in January.
"That's probably the marker of whether I'm having any long-term success," Paskevich said. "It's about consistency, You don't want to have those pendulum swings."
To be clear, Paskevich has no plans to get any of the players to lie down on a couch and analyze their deepest, darkest secrets.
He simply wants to help them play their best, game in and game out.
"Most athletes have doubt," he said. "They have anxieties. The ones with well-development mental skills -- with good emotional management -- are the ones who can deal with that effectively and go out and play well."
And as for the players who can't manage their emotions or cope mentally?
"In a read-and-react game, it's going to take you longer to make decisions," he said. "With your grip on the stick, it's probably going to make you ineffective in terms of that.
"A lot of these athletes have got to this stage because of their physical ability. And now when you get to the top of the pyramid and everyone is so homogeneous in terms of what they can do, the little differences truly make a big diff erence."
Paskevich realizes not every player will buy into the concept of sports psychology.
"There's going to be some who are resistant at first," he said. "And that's OK. In every sport, you're going to have a mixed bag. At the end of the day, you hope players aren't settling for mediocrity, that they want to get better and that they'll use the tools at their disposal."
vhall@theherald.canwest.com
AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,309 AutoZone stores in 48 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 212 stores in Mexico.
AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, and public sector accounts. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software.
AZO recently reported its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the Company’s common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, and including the above amount, AutoZone’s Board of Directors has authorized $8.9 billion.
Note: AZO experienced net sales of $1.8 billion for its third quarter ended May 8, 2010, an increase of 9.9% from the third quarter of fiscal 2009.
For more information about this company please visit http://www.autozone.com
South Shore Resources, Inc. (SSHO.PK) is a company engaged in the development of products which are committed to the reduction of harmful greenhouse gases and fuel savings with the use of Hydrogen Generating Modules and related accessories to the transportation and automotive industries which are either in development and/or the commercialization stages.
The HyProStar Hydrogen Hybrid Kit uses a little electricity from your car or truck battery to extract hydrogen from water. The hydrogen mixes with oxygen via the intake manifold and acts as a combustion enhancement for a better, more complete burn of fuel; which results in lower emissions, greatly improved mileage and more power for your vehicle.
SSHO recently reported that it has conducted independent third party evaluation, testing and verification of the HyProStar Series of Hydrogen Generating Modules. The objective of the evaluation and test was to evaluate, test and verify the impact that the HyProStar Series of Hydrogen Generating Modules has on fuel economy and fuel efficiency. DaSilva Racing of Pickering, Ontario was utilized for third party evaluation, testing and verification purposes. A 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio was run for 15 minutes each at 80 KPH / 50 MPH on a stationary Dyno Jet for both Without the Unit and With the HyProStar Unit installed. The MPG Testing was conducted and recorded using a ScanGuageII by Linear Logic LLC for both Without the Unit and With the HyProStar Unit installed.
Test Results Are Summarized Below:
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio: Mileage Test
Without Unit: 47 MPG
With Unit: 55 MPG
There was a 17.02% increase in MPG.
There was a 14.55% fuel savings.
The results of the evaluation and testing indicated and verified by Mr. Joe DaSilva (of DaSilva Racing) are that the HyProStar Series of Hydrogen Generating Modules have increased in fuel economy and fuel efficiency.
The imposed standard is the first in a series of steps outlined by The President of the United States on May 21, 2010. According to directives of President Obama, GHG regulations are to be developed for heavy duty engines and vehicles as well as for light duty vehicle engines.
SSHO is now poised to commercialize its HyProStar Hydrogen Generator Hybrid Conversion Kit and bring it to the global market. With over 750 million automobiles currently using combustible engines world wide and the increased pressure to reduce greenhouse gases, SSHO is confident that now is the time to aggressively enter this market.
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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) ranks among the world’s leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs over 60,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services.
TRW recently reported the company anticipates continued growth in its market leading Electric Parking Brake (EPB) technology. EPB is forecasted to be standard on one in five of all European-built vehicles by 2015. Projections also show that approximately half of the mid to larger sized European passenger cars will have EPB in this timeframe, while the technology will continue to penetrate other regions.
The technology, first launched by TRW in 2001, is proving popular with vehicle manufacturers in Europe: many have already fit the system on one or more models, these include: BMW’s 5 Series, 6 Series Coupe, X3, and Z4; Ford Galaxy and S-Max, Volvo S60, S80, V60, V70, XC 60, and XC70; Renault Megane and Scenic; and Volkswagen Automotive Group’s Audi Q5, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, VW Tiguan, Sharan, Model CC, Passat and Passat Coupe.
In addition to providing parking brake functionality, EPB is a fully integral part of the brake system with features such as dynamic actuation and brake pad wear sensing technology. It also offers enhanced quality and reliability when compared with mechanical systems. Moreover, EPB significantly enhances safety in emergency stop situations with full four-wheel anti-lock functionality versus standard park brake emergency braking, which only functions on the rear axle.
Furthermore, TRW first quarter 2010 financial results experienced sales of $3.6 billion, an increase of 50 percent compared to the prior year period.
TRW plans to release its second quarter 2010 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on Wednesday, August 4th.
For more information about this company please visit http://www.trwauto.com
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