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The Colombian military is now the second largest in the Americas, second only to the USA.
One of the consequences of years of violence is that Colombia has spent decades investing in its military capacity. Marian Romero finds out more about the considerable market potential of the country's defence industry.
Colombia has invested over USD$82 million in the defence industry over the past 15 years, according to figures from the World Bank. To put this number in context, that is roughly equivalent to the amount the United States spent on the Persian Gulf War.
Last year, the country spent 3.4% of its GDP on defence – the highest percentage of any country in the region. And it's not only about money, it's about people too. Between 2002 and 2015, Colombian security forces grew by 45%, making them the second largest force in the Americas, after the United States.
Much of this investment has been directed at the development of infrastructure. Colombia is self-sufficient in several areas of production such as maintenance and logistics for ships, aircraft and other military assets.
Military spending per year in Colombia 1998 – 2015, topping out at over USD$27billion in 2015. Source: World Bank
According to the Ministry of Defence, between 2010 and 2014, Colombia's homicide rate fell by 26%, 482 municipalities were declared free of homicides, 89% of municipalities were declared free of terrorist attacks in 2014 and 93% of municipalities were free of subversive actions.
This reduction in violence makes it an increasingly viable export market. During the past three years, the defence industry's operating revenues have increased by an average of 7.25%, with exports of over USD $13 million between 2013 and 2015.
However, there is still a huge opportunity for local vendors, as the five defence industry companies are still net importers.
Colombia has five different state businesses in the industry, all of which are certified internationally. In 2015, their operational income was close to USD $500 million. These businesses are:
Cotecmar Naval: A shipyard with the capacity to repair 16 projects (dock and pier) to produce maritime interdiction vessels and amphibious landing ships.
CIAC: The aeronautical manufacturer which repairs and maintains aircraft for the Colombian Air Force as well as Airbus Defence and Space.
Codaltec: The high-tech corporation charged with appropriation and generation of knowledge, as well as developing technology for the public and private sector.
Indumil: In charge of import, manufacture and sale of weapons and ammunition for public and private sector.
Armed Forces Logistics Agency: Provides solutions focused on supply and infrastructure for the Colombian Armed Forces and other state entities.
Whatever happens next in the peace process, Air Force General and Deputy Minister of Defence José Javier Pérez says that the industrial muscle that Colombia has developed will still be extremely important.
Tackling drug trafficking and organised crime will remain a number one priority and, if a new peace deal can be signed, also opens up an important opportunity to build infrastructure and make full use of the industrial capabilities that Colombia has developed through its military.
In August, the DNP (National Planning Department) and the Ministry of Defence held an event called 'A partnership for productive transformation'. Its purpose was to start a dialogue between the industrial defence sector and the private sector in order to establish partnerships aimed at strengthening the market.
Gabriel Cifuentes, DNP Director of Justice, Security and Government says that the idea of establishing coordinated tasks between the public and private defence sectors came out of an analysis of the macroeconomic impact of investment in defence companies.
In terms of the macroeconomic impact of the defence industry, right now it is running at about 68% of its capacity. It creates 9,500 jobs (5,500 direct and 4,000 indirect), and has a total effect of 0.12 percentage points on GDP. If it were operating at full capacity, it could have an effect of 0.20 percentage points on GDP and generate 11,789 jobs.
"The Colombian defence industry activity has an effect on the economy which is even greater than the fourth-generation highway construction projects. For every peso that is invested in [the] industry, the demand and economic contribution generated is 1.5 pesos," stated Cifuentes. "It also creates productive chains, jobs, human capital and leaves installed capacity inside the country. These coordinated tasks could definitely become an important driver of the Colombian economy."
Source: Departamento Nacional de Planeación
In Colombia there are several clusters specialising in the development of solutions and services for the private military industry. The 16 companies that make up the aerospace cluster in the Coffee Region provide parts for different vessels and aircrafts, including Black Hawk helicopters. Last year its exports and imports totalled USD $173 million and USD $326 million respectively, generating 5,000 direct jobs. The aerospace cluster in Rionegro covers maintenance, repair and refurbishment of the Colombian air force, generates 2,000 direct jobs and brings together 16 companies. It also had exports of USD $10 million in 2015.
"These companies are still small, but the income barrier in this market is very high. They are part of a closed and specialised niche and this situation is an advantage for Colombia, because it has already spent a lot in the industrial field.
"In addition, Colombia has a strategic position. It is the only South American country with access to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, it is very close to the Panama Canal, it has specialised logistical capabilities like troop and merchandise distribution in the jungle and areas in hostile conditions, among many others", said Cifuentes.
During the August event, 18 partnerships between the defence sector and private international companies, such as Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Lloyd's Register. It is the first time that DNP's productive development policy has put the industrial defence sector on an international development platform.
Cifuentes continues, "DNP has planned to strengthen human capital to make it possible to meet the international private enterprise expectations. Between 2017 and 2025 SENA (the national learning service) will offer 132 specialised programs, so it will not be necessary to import skilled labour.
"In addition, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism will process advance certification support for small businesses in order to improve their activities and achieve certification at national and international levels," said Cifuentes.
Whether or not a peace deal can be signed with the FARC, it is clear that the defence industry will remain a significant part of Colombia's economy for years to come. Both in terms of the amount of spending, and the potential to profit from the significant technological and processing capabilities that have been developed during the conflict.
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Mien Tay Sampan will cruise through various canals to bring you to many interesting destinations: fantastic landscapes along the Mekong River and lively floating markets. At each places, you will experience the true Mekong culture in many ways: enjoy delicious fresh tropical fruits or cycling through peaceful Mekong villages and for a while, find yourself lost in the old tracks of first Mekong explorers.
08.00: Sinhcafe's Travel tour guide picks up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km) (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
10.00: Boarding on Mien Tay Sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks. Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep. Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people's activities. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and Cai Be.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong River, breakfast on board, then boat depart for Cai Be. After breakfast, explore the lively Cai Be Floating Market in the morning. Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families. Return Mien Tay sampan.Lunch served on board.
After lunch, cruise depart from Cai Be to Sa Dec via My Thuan, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river. Up to river tide, stop en route to visit brickyard handricarft villages a long the Mekong River.Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif . Dinner and overnight on board in Sa Dec.
08:00: Disembark and check out luggages, let them on vehicle and start excursion to visit Sa Dec Town where Margueritte Duras's famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L'Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore this town. Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Visit a bonsai garden by walking or biking along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
10:30: Return Saigon by car. Drive to a restaurant in My Tho. Lunch at restaurant. END TOUR.
07:30 Pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for Sa Dec (150km) (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
11:00 Arrive Sa Dec, visit Sa Dec town where Margueritte Duras's famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L'Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore this town. Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Visit a bonsai garden by walking or biking along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
13:00 Embark Mien Tay sampan, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.Lunch served on board. After lunch, cruise depart from Sa Dec to Cai Be via My Thuan, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river. Up to river tide, stop en route to visit brickyard handricarft villages a long the Mekong River.Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Thia – Hoa Khanh.
Breakfast on board while seeing activities on Mekong River in Cai Be in the sunrise.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river. After breakfast, explore the lively Cai Be Floating Market in the morning. Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families. Return Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board. After lunch, cruise depart from Cai Be to My Tho via Ngu Hiep island.
14:30 Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people's activities. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river.Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and My Tho.
In the morning, the noise of the boats wake you up, watch the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board. Continue cruising to My Tho.After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore one of the islands in My Tho. The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.Disembark in My Tho and return to the vehicle. Drive to a restaurant in My Tho.Lunch at restaurant.
07:30 Pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for Cai Be (120km) (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10.000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River. Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities and preparing lunch for their families.
Embark Mien Tay sampan, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.After lunch, cruise depart from Cai Be to Sa Dec via My Thuan, a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river. Up to river tide, stop en route to visit brickyard handricarft villages a long the Mekong River. Relax on boat while sipping an aperitif. Dinner and overnight on board in Sa Dec.
Breakfast on board while seeing activities on Mekong River in Sa Dec in the sunrise.After breakfast, start excursion to visit Sa Dec town where Margueritte Duras's famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L'Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore this town. Visit the lively Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Visit a bonsai garden by walking or biking along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
Cruise continue to Long Xuyen. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs and sunset cruise.Dinner and nite on board in Long Xuyen.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river breakfast on board, then our small boat pick up and boat trip to explore Long Xuyen Floating Markets & floating villages for colors, smells and tastes, and they gather together countryside people for sharing goods and news from families living often in remote places: an authentic Vietnamese culture experience.
Continue boat trip to Ong Ho island (Cu Lao Ong Ho - Museum of the 2nd President of the Vietnam), bike ride on the footpaths of the countryside of Ong Ho island to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people's activities and the small arroyos on the island. Visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river.
Check out, disembark and return to vehicle at Long Xuyen pier. Having lunch (up to river tide and according to the availibility of Mien Tay boat, clients will have lunch at restaurant or on board). After lunch, drive back to Saigon. END TOUR.
07:30 Pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for Long Xuyen (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
11:30 Arrive Long Xuyen, visit a crocodile farm in Mekong, then our small boat pick up and boat trip to see Long Xuyen Floating Martket & Ong Ho island (Cu Lao Ong Ho - Museum of the 2nd President of the Vietnam), bike ride on the footpaths of the countryside of Ong Ho island to discover tropical fruit orchards and local people's activities and the small arroyos on the island. Visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river .
12:30 – 13:00 Boarding on Mien Tay Sampan in Long Xuyen, welcome drink. Lunch on board. Then cruise to Sa Dec. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, picturesque boats ballet and ferry crossings over Mekong River branches, wild life on the banks, and the magnificent sunset on the river.Dinner and overnight on board in Sa Dec.
After breakfast on board with splendid sunrise on the Mekong, boat trip to Sa Dec town - a nice and quiet town overlooking Mekong river.Visit Sa Dec town where Margueritte Duras's famous novel Lover was set and made famous by the film L'Amant, the Marguerite Duras story and explore this town, Sa Dec food market and primary school headed by Magueritte Duras. Visit a bonsai garden by walking or biking along the village path and get yourself acquaintance with rural activities as farmers farm their fields: rice fields, and vegetable farms, fish farms.
Return to Mien Tay Sampan & back on board. Lunch served on board. Cruise to Cai Thia via My Thuan. You can see My Thuan Bridge – a construction builded up with the cooperation of Australian Government. Up to river tide, stop en route to visit brickyard handricarft villages a long the Mekong River.Dinner and night on board in Cai Thia or Cai Be, up to river tide.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be Floating Market in the morning.Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10.000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities.Lunch served at River View Restaurant of Mekong Lodge.After lunch, boat return Cai Be tourist pier then disembark and route for Saigon. END TOUR.
08:00 Pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for My Tho (70km) (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
10:00 Boarding on Mien Tay sampan in My Tho, welcome drink and check in Mien Tay sampan.The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.Back to Mien Tay sampan. Lunch served on board.
Then cruise for Cai Be via Ngu Hiep. Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people's activities.Then boat depart for Cai Be, leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. Dinner and overnight on board in Cai Be.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board.After breakfast, cruising by small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be Floating Market in the morning.Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.Lunch on board.Up to river tide, disembark and make a pleasant walking or biking on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer.
Cruise to continue to Tra On. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the river. Leisurely cruise up the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and the aperitifs, sunset cruise .A wonderful day with picturesque ferry crossings over Mekong River branches. Dinner and nite on board in Tra On.
After breakfast, when arrive Can Tho check out luggages to small motor boat which will take you explore the Cai Rang Floating Market one of the most bustling floating markets in Mekong Delta with hundreds of small boats barging and jostling for space as owners attempt to sell their goods. And through the palm-shaded creek to see local houses and green orchards.
07:30 Pick up at hotel in Saigon then route for Can Tho (170km) (transportation is NOT INCLUDED in the cabin price).
11:30 Boarding Mien Tay Sampan at Ninh Kieu tourist pier, welcome drink and check in cabin, up for cruise to Cai Be via Tra On. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong while enyoying the beautiful scenery. Lunch on board.
After lunch disembark then a pleasant walk on the footpaths of the countryside to discover tropical fruit orchards and the local people's activities, especially somes orchards (orange grove) with its famer and sample various tropical fruits in Lach village. Then return the boat to cruise to Cai Be. Enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Co Chien river. Dinner and overnight on board in Cho Lach or Cai Be Up to river tide.
In the morning, the noise of the floating market wake you up, visit the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board. After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore the lively Cai Be Floating Market in the morning. Walking for visit a handicraft village of the local people then sightseeing the old house and sample various tropical fruits.
Continue boat trip to Mekong Lodge – an eco-resort Mekong Lodge includes 29 private pretty bungalows and River View Restaurant, stretched in an area of more than 10.000 m2 lays just beside the Tien River.Visit Mekong Lodge and walking around this area to see local people who are doing daily activities.
Embark Mekong Emotion boat, welcome drink and check in cabin. Lunch served on board. After lunch, cruise depart from Cai Be to My Tho via Ngu Hiep island.
14:30 Arrive Ngu Hiep island. Disembark and leisure biking or walking tour on this island seeing daily life and local people's activities. Leisurely cruise down the Mekong River while enyoying the beautiful scenery and enjoy the magnificent sunset on the Tien river. Dinner and overnight on board between Ngu Hiep island and My Tho.
In the morning, the noise of the boats wake you up, watch the daily life of the local people who live on both sides of the Mekong river, breakfast on board. Continue cruising to My Tho. After breakfast, check out luggages to small motor boat to explore one of the islands in My Tho. The guests can walk throught the island, trying native fruits viewing local handicraft production and meeting the local people. Then take a brief sampan ride throught palm-shaded creeks.Disembark in My Tho and return to the vehicle. Drive to a restaurant in My Tho.Lunch at restaurant.
After lunch, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - the pagoda is a beautiful and well-maintained sanctuary. The charitable monks here provide a home to orphans, disabled and other needy children. The pagoda is about 1km from the city center. The Vinh Trang pagoda is the largest in Tien Giang province. Built in the 19th century, the pagoda is a harmonious mix of colonial French, Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer architectural styles. There are many precious statues made of wood inside the pagoda.Leave My Tho and route for Saigon. END TOUR.
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R.I.P. Peter Gilmore
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Peter Gilmore, an actor who appeared in a number of the UK's top TV dramas in the 1970s and 80s as well as the Carry On series of film comedies, has died at the Trinity Hospice in London after a long illness. He was 81 and died February 3. He is perhaps best known as James Onedin in the BBC series The Onedin Line that aired from 1971 to 1980. Set in Liverpool from 1860 to 1886, it followed the rise of a shipping line named after its owner and his family. Gilmore starred in 91 episodes and Anne Stallybrass, whom he later married, played his wife in the series. He also appeared in Doctor Who, The Persuaders!, Ruth Rendell Mysteries and Heartbeat. Born in Leipzig in 1931, Gilmore came to the UK at the age of six and was raised in Yorkshire. He left school at 14 to follow his dream of becoming an actor. In 1958 he
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A new bypass for San Fernando town in Chile's O'Higgins region faces local opposition, as inhabitants claim they were excluded from the planning process and that the infrastructure would negatively impact rural areas.
The 32.2km bypass involves 2.24mn UF (inflation-linked units, US$85mn). As part of the works, two new bridges are also planned.
However, a neighborhood association wants the section crossing San Fernando to be widened instead, but the public works ministry (MOP) claimed this option is more expensive.
Barbara Achondo, a representative of the association, told the senate's public works committee that the ministry planned widening the existing stretch in 2017, but then changed plans based on a study by a subcontractor hired by concessionaire Rutas del Maipo without consulting locals.
The bypass would be part of the Santiago-Talca highway and Santiago south access concession, and MOP expects to begin environmental evaluation in 2024, while construction would start in 2026 and wrap up in 2028.
Officials from Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru and Brazil will discuss the integration bioceanic rail corridor on June 27, Bolivia's public works minister, Édgar Montaño, said in a press release.
Earlier this week, Bolivia's President Luis Arce met with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo, who said Bolivia had to be part of the project.
"There are two corridors. The first is through a highway and the second is through rail," Montaño said according to a press release, responding to criticisms that Bolivia was being excluded.
Paraguay has advanced work on the bioceanic highway, but rail works have not started in any of the countries involved.
Public infrastructure investments in 2022 will double compared to last year's 500bn pesos (US$4.2bn), public works minister Gabriel Katopodis said.
"It was a decision from President [Alberto Fernández] that public works weren't part of the negotiations [with the IMF], that public works weren't part of the fiscal adjustment," Katopodis was quoted as saying by state news outlet Télam.
He made the comments during the construction inauguration ceremony for the expansions of potable water treatment plants in the cities of Santa Fe and Granadero Baigorria.
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Thomas von der Dunk (born 2 July 1961, in Soestdijk) is a Dutch cultural historian, writer, and columnist who has written for de Volkskrant and HP/De Tijd.

Von der Dunk was raised in Bilthoven, and from 1979 to 1988 studied art history at the University of Amsterdam. He was a doctoral candidate in the history department at Leiden University (1989–1993), and received his Ph.D. in 1994, having written a dissertation on the political and ideological characteristics of the cult of monuments in the Holy Roman Empire between the fourteenth and the eighteenth century. He worked at Utrecht University from 1994 to 1999, and from 1999 to 2002 again in Leiden.

Since 2002 he has been working as a freelance writer and pundit. From 2010 to 2011 he wrote a regular column for HP/De Tijd, but was fired in March 2011, and is now an online columnist for de Volkskrant and a columnist for the regional paper De Gelderlander.

In April 2011, Von der Dunk was to give the annual Willem Arondéus lecture, organized by the States-Provincial of North Holland. The ruling Christian Democratic Appeal-People's Party for Freedom and Democracy government coalition, supported by the Party for Freedom, cancelled the lecture, asserting that his lecture was too partisan. However, the Christian Democratic Appeal and People's Party for Freedom and Democracy later decided to let Von der Dunk give his lecture anyway.

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Their innovation centers on tackling one of the most invasive consequences of being blind: finding your way around unfamiliar places. The blind tend to be quite capable of finding their way around in the privacy of their own homes and even in their own neighbourhoods, but travelling (unassisted) to unfamiliar cities, giant hospital buildings, museums, campuses or government institutions can be particularly challenging. Just imagine finding room 28B on the sixth floor of an unfamiliar building with your eyes shut, through the maze of corridors, elevators and weirdly shapes offices.
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Lead by IDeA researcher Heamchand Subryan, IDeA Director Edward Steinfeld and Touch Graphics President Steve Landau, their team developed multi-sensory, touch-responsive maps, featuring 3D printed miniatures of structures and offices. These maps are made for touching; visitors can touch the structures (that have been covered in conductive paint),which will then vocalize information about that building and how to get there. It's a perfect way finding tool for the blind without sacrificing all their independence.
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Two of these prototypes have already been installed in the Massachusetts area: at the Technology Center, Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton and one at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Another has been placed at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. And another model is still under development at the Philadelphia-based Overbrook School for the Blind.
All three installations currently in use have been made using 3D printing and CNC milling at the IDeA Center, which is part of the University of Buffalo's School of Architecture and Planning. All buildings also feature opaque, textured surfaces and shapes to make touching sensations easier and more realistic.
Obviously, these locations are frequented by many people, allowing the researchers to get some top-level feedback. However the researchers behind these 3D maps hope that everyone, even those without visual disabilities, are set to benefit from this technology. Specifically for them, special effects have been added to maps to make them visually beautiful and interactive, including lighting effects that literally light up your destination. And obviously the whole 3D effect should be easier to understand than a 2D map.
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Skyline Retail REIT Featured in Chatham Voice Article
September 14, 2016 - News
Chatham-Kent Attracts Major Investors
By Jim Blake, Article Originally Appeared in the Chatham Voice
A Guelph firm has quietly become one of the major cheerleaders for Chatham-Kent and when it comes to putting its money where it's faith is, the Skyline Group isn't taking a back seat to anyone.
With the recent purchase of the bulk of Thames Lea Plaza, Gord Driedger, president of Skyline Retail Asset Management (part of the Skyline group of companies) said the firm is nearing the $100 million mark in Chatham-Kent investments.
In June, Skyline's Retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) acquired 515-653 Grand Avenue West for $25 million.
The plaza consists of 177,366 square feet of retail space, and includes Canadian Tire, Scotiabank and Sportchek as anchor tenants.
It does not include the former Target department store site, still held by Brad-lea Meadows.
Dean Bradley, President of Brad-Lea Meadows, said his firm sold the property in exchange for an interest in the Ontario-based REIT.
"This is part of a strategic re-alignment of assets," Bradley said. "In today's retail real estate environment, it is increasingly a challenge to compete against larger national retail landlords in attracting national tenants. Our recent experience losing Target as an anchor tenant highlighted the need to be part of a broader organization with strong tenant connections and a wide, multi-location footprint. We have achieved this through this transaction with Skyline Retail REIT. "
Bradley went on to say that the company will retain the approximately 5.5 acres surrounding the vacant Target store and will continue its efforts to attract new retailers for the space.
"We are hopeful that we will ultimately succeed in leasing the space," he said and added, "but it is a slow process and will take time. With Skyline's support we want to continue to re-build Thames Lea into a strong retail node for the community."
The latest purchase property is adjacent to Skyline's additional retail plaza at 455-485 Grand Avenue West, which includes Shoppers Drug Mart, A&W restaurant and a family health team office.
The Skyline Retail REIT now comprises 51 properties in 36 Ontario communities, with nearly 1.7 million square feet of retail space.
Skyline also owns Richmond Street property including Giant Tiger, Brewers Retail, Tim Horton's and a community health centre, Value Village on Keil Drive as well as a community health centre in Wallaceburg and commercial property in Ridgetown.
Driedger said Chatham-Kent represents the largest single concentration of retail inventory in Ontario.
"Chatham-Kent is a stable market which is what we look for when we invest," he said. "Every community has its ups and downs but overall, it's a community that is well-organized, well-run. That's why we have more square footage in Chatham than any other community."
In addition to its retail holdings, Skyline's residential arm owns and manages 800 rental units in virtually all sectors of Chatham.
"We like the locations of our assets, and we look after them," Driedger said. "Part of our corporate philosophy is to be a good neighbour in each community."
To that end, the firm has partnered with groups including the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Big Brothers and Sisters and events aiding local charities.
"It's the right thing to do and it's good for business," Driedger said.
Skyline was formed in 1999 when brothers Jason and Martin Castellan began renting properties when they were students at the University of Guelph.
The firm has been listed as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in a national competition sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen's School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums.
It has won awards from the Federation of Rental Housing Providers for the past four years.
It manages more than $2.4 billion in real estate assets and has 600 employees.
Despite its size, Driedger said the company hasn't strayed from its core purpose that states, "We exist to create meaningful value and an exceptional experience for our customers, our people, and our communities."
Driedger said he makes regular trips to properties around the province to ensure buildings are being maintained to the company's standards.
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There will be a public hearing on the Library's July 2011-June 2012 budget at 7 p.m. next Monday, May 23rd. If you have any questions about the budget and are unable to attend the meeting, just give me a call. We are asking voters to approve adding $14,000 to our funding. The vote on adding this amount, plus the election of three Trustees to our Library Board, will take place from noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1st, at the Library.
Literacy Volunteers of Wayne County is sponsoring a fun series to be held at our library on three consecutive Wednesdays, starting May 18th. We'll have activities for you and your children (or grandchildren) from birth up to 5 years of age, and refreshments will be served. Literacy Volunteers has received a grant for this series, and each child you bring will receive a free book. Each night is a stand-alone program, so come to one or come to all; reservations are not necessary. Be there when the fun starts at 6:30 p.m!
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Acidic mine drainage (AMD)from abandoned anthracite mines has degraded water resources in the 48 mi2 (square mile) northern Swatara Creek Basin. To neutralize the AMD, with a goal of remediating approximately 25 mi (67 percent) of degraded streams in the basin, a variety of low-maintenance or low-cost limestone treatment systems have been constructed (figure 1). Most of the limestone treatment systems were installed during fall 1996 and spring 1997. The treatments, which include limestone-sand dosing, open limestone channels, anoxic and oxic limestone drains, and limestone diversion wells, were constructed by the Schuylkill County Conservation District and the Swatara Creek Watershed Association, with technical assistance from the USGS and the PaDEP. Each treatment has different advantages and disadvantages; however, all suffer from uncertainties about efficiency and longevity of the treatment.
To determine the effectiveness of the various limestone treatments, the USGS has established flow and water-quality monitoring stations upstream and downstream of each treatment. To evaluate cumulative effects of AMD remediation throughout the northern Swatara Creek Basin, the USGS also is monitoring flow, water quality, and aquatic biology at key downstream locations on the mainstem of Swatara Creek.
USGS is working with the PaDEP Bureau of Mining and Reclamation and the Schuylkill County Conservation District, with matching funds from the USGS Federal-State Cooperative Program.
Since 1996, data on discharge or streamflow rate and water quality at 40 stations in the Swatara Creek basin have been collected periodically during base-flow and high-flow conditions to characterize untreated mine drainage, treatment-system performance, and cumulative downstream effects. Water samples routinely are analyzed for temperature, specific conductance (SC), dissolved oxygen, redox potential (Eh), pH, alkalinity, acidity, dissolved and total metals, sulfate and other major ions, nutrients, and suspended sediment. In addition, streamflow, temperature, SC, and pH are being monitored continuously at three streamgages on Swatara Creek. Two of these gages, at Newtown and Ravine, were installed in the spring-summer 1996. Aquatic biological surveys are being conducted annually during base-flow conditions at selected reaches on Swatara Creek, including the stations at Newtown and Ravine. The water-quality and biological data for the station at Ravine indicate cumulative effects of AMD remediation throughout the northern Swatara Creek Basin.
Limestone sand dosing and open limestone channels (figure 2) are the simplest treatment systems where limestone fragments are added directly to the stream channel semiannually or less frequently. Slow dissolution rates, armoring, burial, and transport of limestone from the channel during high flow are concerns. Limestone sand, which can dissolve rapidly because of its small size (<1/8 inch), was dumped into Coal Run (14 tons) between stations C4 and C6 on September 4, 1996, and into Lorberry Creek (150 tons) below station E2 on February 13-14, 1997. An open limestone channel was constructed within a 110-ft long segment of Swatara Creek at station B2 on March 21, 1997. A total of 44 tons of sand-size fragments and 70 tons of larger fragments (1-4 inches) were installed as a series of alternating berms extending part way across the 15-ft-wide channel from opposite sides of the stream.
A limestone drain (figure 3) is another relatively simple treatment method, which involves the burial of limestone in air-tight trenches that intercept acidic discharge water. Keeping carbon dioxide within the drain can enhance limestone dissolution and alkalinity production. Furthermore, keeping oxygen out of contact with the discharge water minimizes the potential for oxidation of dissolved iron and the consequent precipitation of solid iron hydroxide [Fe(OH)3], which could armor the limestone and clog the drains. Limestone drains were constructed on March 15, 1995, at station E3 to treat a small acidic discharge (10-30 gpm, oxic inflow; 44 tons limestone) along Lower Rausch Creek and on May 21, 1997, at station A1 to treat a larger discharge (50-200 gpm, anoxic inflow; 400 tons limestone) at the headwaters of Swatara Creek. The larger system was designed on the basis of results for the smaller system where pH increased from 3.5 to 6.5 through the drain during <3-hour residence time.
In a limestone diversion well (figure4), acidic water is diverted from upstream points and the hydraulic force of the piped flow is deflected upward through limestone fragments inside 4-ft diameter "wells." Hydraulic churning abrades limestone forming fine particles and preventing the buildup of hydroxide armoring. On November 14, 1995, a pair of diversion wells were installed to treat water diverted from Swatara Creek at station C2, and on July 13, 1997, a single diversion well was installed to treat water from Martin Run at station C8. Approximately 1 ton of limestone is consumed weekly by each operating diversion well. Diversion wells can be installed in series to treat large flows, but must be maintained by frequent refilling with fresh limestone.
Changes in water quality and effects of precipitated metal-hydroxide coatings on limestone dissolution rates will be evaluated and compared among the different limestone treatments in the basin to draw conclusions about critical factors affecting system performance. Hydrological, chemical, and biological data collected at the stations on Swatara Creek will be evaluated to determine the cumulative effects of AMD cleanup on downstream water quality and ecosystem recovery. An interpretive report on the performance of the limestone systems for AMD treatment and an interim report on the cumulative effects of AMD cleanup on downstream water quality will be written for the project during 1998-99. In spring-summer 1996, two streamflow stations were installed for continuous streamflow and water-quality monitoring and background data on streamflow and water quality at another 17 stations were collected during base-flow and high-flow conditions. In fall 1996-spring 1997, most of the limestone treatment systems were installed. System sizing was based on flow rates and chemistry determined by background monitoring and preliminary field trials.


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Metallica: The Musical – A journey through the band's music from their early days to their more recent works.
Introduction: Metallica is one of the most iconic and well-known bands in all of music. Their albums have sold millions of copies and their live shows are always drawing big crowds. But for many people, there's more to Metallica than just their music. What does their story tell us about the band, their fans, and the world around them? In this guide, we'll explore Metallica—from early days to their more recent works. twitch metallica whom the bell tolls
What is Metallica.
Metallica was formed in 1984 by the brothers Lars and James Hetfield, who were students at the University of Michigan. The band's early years were spent playing covers of classic rock songs that their friends and family shared. In 1992, Metallica released their first album, Kill 'Em All. That same year, they played their first headlining tour across the United States. twitch metallica whom the bell tolls
After releasing two more albums and touring relentlessly for several years, Metallica decided to move away from the traditional heavy metal sound and create a new style called " thrash metal". Their third album, Master of Puppets, was released in 1995 and sold over 100,000 copies in its first day of release. twitch metallica whom the bell tolls
After a few more successful albums (including 2000's Ride the Lightning and 2003's Death Magnetic), Metallica announced that they would be taking a five-year break from music in order to focus on their new movie project. However, they quickly returned to themusic scene with two new albums – 2006's Death Magnetic 2 and 2009's St Anger.
In 2013, Metallica announced that they will release their fifteenth studio album in November of that year. The album is tentatively titled Hardwired… TO DIEFORICON and is set to be released through Slash records/Hollywood Records.
What is Metallica's music.
Metallica is a rock band that was formed in 1986. The band's sound can be classified as "metal". Metallica's music is dark, heavy, and math-based. Their songs are usually about the metal industry and its problems. They have released fourteen albums, including their latest work, "Death Magnetic".
How did Metallica change their sound over time
The first album by Metallica was "Master of Puppets". This album was different from their later works because it was more ballad-oriented. After this album, the band started to experiment with new sounds and techniques. They used distortion on some of their albums and they also created greater riffs on their songs.
Subsequently, the band released "Orion" in 1991 and "Tek To Tek" in 1994. These albums were heavier than their earlier ones but still had some ballad-oriented tracks like "Battery" and "Gojira".
Subsequently, the band's sound changed once again for their fifth album, " Death Magnetic", which was released in 2010. This album had a more technical approach than any of their other albums and it featured greater riffing than any of the previous ones too.
What are the benefits of listening to Metallica's music.
Metallica's songs often deal with heavy topics and have a dark edge. However, the lyrics are incredibly powerful and can help you through tough times. For example, the song "The Unforgiven" is about how people can turn their backs on what they believe in and end up being killed for it.
Furthermore, Metallica's music has been used to empower children throughout the world. The song "I Hate Myself" was written about a child who suffered from mental health problems and how it helped him find strength.
Lastly, Metallica's music has been used to promote social awareness. The song "Kill 'Em All" is about how we need to be careful what we wish for, because sometimes things happen that we don't expect.
Metallica is a popular metal band that has been around for over 40 years. Their music has been influential for many years and their latest works continue to be popular. Metallica's lyrics are often political, social, and motivational. Their music videos often explore heavy topics such as violence and addiction. Metallica's music charts highly in various countries, making them an important part of the metal genre. They have always had a positive impact on both audiences and musicians alike. Thanks for reading!
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It seems funny that in the "information age" when museums are trying so hard to add a digital dimension to their galleries that I heard a Grandmother say to her grandchildren that they were "forbidden to touch the digital screens" in the Wild Planet gallery of the Australian Museum. I noted that the children were behaving badly and were fighting over the touch screens but the issue was really about the Grandmother's frustration at the children not seeing her view of the museum space. She was trying to tell them about the specimens and wanted them to study each object and the text panels on display but instead they ran ahead, excitedly looking for the next touch screen and were not engaging in the way that she wanted them to.
Does it matter? Yes and No. Yes, it matters that the Grandmother has misunderstood the benefit of the touch screens and the intent of the Australian Museum curators who used them to provide context and enhance the visitor connection with the taxidermy objects on display. Perhaps she has also misunderstood what the children were doing with the screens – that they were using them to learn. No, it doesn't matter because visitors arrive at the museum with their own agendas and personal experiences and expectations of the visit regardless of what is presented by the museum and the original intent of the museum curators and designers who created the exhibition.
Jordan Shapiro's article on on Kids and Screen Time talks about the changing attitude of the American Academy of Pediatrics towards screen use and the fact that they found no real problem with children having unlimited screen time because technology is "the way of the future" and that "digital content can enhance the learning experience". However the article does not discuss the kinds of issues that families worry about – like screen addiction and the overuse injuries occurring in some children who do not seem to be able to self regulate their use of digital devices. For many families, TVs and screens occupy a fair chunk of their children's day, and so a trip to the museum is actually an opportunity for a different kind of experience with the family interacting with one another in a fun, learning environment.
I've read some interesting articles on the subject of digital museum exhibits and audience engagement. Two articles in particular from 2014 that I have linked to are related to each other and extremely relevant when considering the use of digital engagement tools in exhibitions. The first is a blogpost from the V&A in London by Andrew Lewis titled – What can we learn from watching groups of visitors using digital museum exhibits? This post considered research carried out at the V&A and Natural History Museum in the UK, using direct observation of visitors within both museums as discussed in – "Cross-disciplinary frameworks for studying visitor experiences with digitally mediated museum exhibits". The research was carried out by Theano Moussouri and Eleni Vomvyla of UCL Institute of Archaeology and Sara Price and Carey Jewitt of Institute of Education Culture Communication & Media (London Knowledge Lab) Institute of Education.
What I like about the research is that it isn't just counting the numbers of visitors entering an exhibition. It is based on observing visitor behaviour with a range of digital exhibits and collecting visitor feedback to extract concrete evidence about the motivation of visitors interacting with digital displays as well as their experience in finding meaning from the digital tools being used in the exhibition. Such information can then be used to tweak an existing exhibition or inform the design of a new exhibition with digitally interactive components.
Audience research and visitor surveys are important feedback mechanisms for any museum or gallery serious about their digital engagement strategy in the twenty first century.
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Bio-inspired nanoparticle catalysis offers the opportunity to improve on current catalytic standards with respect to turnover efficiency, organic solvent use, and thermal activation. Unfortunately, projected energy demands will soon outweigh our fuel supplies. The task of creating multifunctional catalysts that both lower thermal activation and possess a number of functions in aqueous conditions is daunting. Similar to these needs, nature has evolved to create a wide range of highly specialized catalytic processes, which incorporate inorganic materials, take place in ambient temperatures, and in an aqueous environment. These specialized biological systems provide inspiration, but are not applicable to current needs. Exploitation of these biotic-abiotic systems could allow for green, multifunctional catalysts. In the resulting works, a peptide sequence has been isolated via phage display with affinity for Pd surfaces, that forms stable, peptide-capped nanoparticles. Substitution of residues results in the tuning of both nanocatalyst activity and nanoparticle size, such that a peptide surface-controlling effect can be noted. These characteristics can be exploited to ultimately understand the binding interactions among bio-inorganic interfaces, such that a rational design of biomolecules can be realized for the synthesis of highly active, green, multifunctional nanomaterials.
Coppage, Ryan H., "Elucidation of Peptide Sequence Effects that Control the Activity, Size, and Function of Nanoparticles" (2013). Open Access Dissertations. 979.


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Duke Student Outs Fellow Uni Girl as Porn Star!
March 10, 2014 Martin Ward Leave a comment
Is there any big an asshole in the world as someone who outs another person who works in an adult line of work, but who wants to remain anonymous? Well anyone who has been keeping up to date on the career of porn star Belle Knox will know she was recently exposed as a Freshman student from Duke University in Carolina. Even worse, the person who outed her was a fellow student.
The piece of human garbage who exposed her at a frat party was Thomas Bagley. He expressed his 'regret' over the incident.
'Ruined Her Life'
"She told me that I ruined her life," he said. "As much as it was her decision to go into the profession, it was her decision who to tell. I certainly would take it back. I would take pretty much that whole night back."
Before I go any further, this sounds to me like one of those fake apologies which he feels he needs to put out in order to get the heat off him. Look at the opening line; it seems to be pinning the blame on her for telling him in the first place, not himself for exposing her!
A Rather Amusing Letter
In response to Bagley's complete lack of class, porn CEO Mike Kulich of Monarchy Distribution outed Bagley as a subscriber to a site called "Facial Abuse" (dedicated to rough facials)
On top of that, he has offered Bagley $10, 000 dollars to appear in one of his porn films. The letter drips with sarcasm, and I will admit it, I found it quite funny!
Dear Mr. Bagley,
First off, I would like to thank you for being such a fan of our business. For someone who subscribes to a site like Facial Abuse I want to commend you for spending the $200 a week your parents send you every week for living expenses wisely. Facial Abuse is a great site! There is nothing like watching a new girl getting a huge cock viciously rammed down her throat. I like your taste!
I want to also commend you on getting accepted into Duke. Great school! I am sure your parents are proud. I bet you pull straight A's when you're not whacking it to Facial Abuse and Casting Couch movies. I love our fans and I love you! You are the type of guy that makes our business move.
With that I would like to make you an offer. As I sit here in my office at 6:30 on a Wednesday night I am writing a check for $10,000 to pay to the order of Thomas Bagley. I want to give you the opportunity to live out all your fantasies. In addition to that 10K, there is a plane ticket and hotel room with your name on it out here in sunny Los Angeles. Screw the polar vortex. Get your ass out and come shoot for us! I will give you the opportunity to bang ANY porn star you want. We will make you a celebrity because it is apparent how much you love porn and attention.
10 Grand is a lot of money for a kid like you. Do you know how many porn memberships you could buy with that? That is more than a lifetime membership to Facial Abuse!
I ask that you seriously consider our offer. Any girl you want! Come out to LA and become a star. ALSO, for every inch you are packing over 4, I will throw in an EXTRA $1,000. Get your tiny pecker out here and become the next Ron Jeremy kiddo!
Mike Kulich
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That is pretty fantastic. But it does go to show the depth of feeling when it comes to behaviour such as that of Mr Bagley.
At Escort Scotland we have seen newspapers out escorts in other countries, and that is equally disgusting. One may be doing it out of a misguided sense of morality, whilst the other just wanted to get a cheap laugh from his mates, yet the results are the same. Someone is getting seriously hurt.
We would hate for anything like this to happen to any of the Aberdeen escorts. Thankfully it is as rare as it is unpleasant.
One good thing is that despite this initial exposure, no-one is looking to reveal Belle Knox's true identity on the internet. This truly shows that people who want to expose adult workers are in a minority.
There is hope for the human race after all!
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9 Most Famous Foods in Iowa
January 25, 2023 By // by Jessica Peterson-Jeppson
For fans of down-home cooking, Iowa is the place to be. Many of the state's most famous foods are backyard barbecue-style dishes that will leave you feeling well-fed and satisfied, with maybe a touch of childhood nostalgia.
"The Hawkeye State" is known for many things, including its agricultural. With it comes plenty of filling meals, dishes, and comfort foods to keep these Midwestern residents' bellies full. Let's take a look at nine of our favorite dishes from Iowa, in no particular order:
Pork Tenderloin
Diner-served pork tenderloin sandwich, Slater, Iowa. Photo by: Carol VanHook
While some Iowans assert that pork tenderloin was invented in Cedar Rapids, it most likely originated in Huntington, Indiana in the early 1900s. No matter, though– today, the breaded and fried meat dish is an integral part of Iowa's culinary landscape.
Like many Midwestern dishes, pork tenderloin was born out of an attempt to Americanize a traditional European dish; in this case, Weiner schnitzel from Germany. Weiner schnitzel didn't work well for blue-collar Americans. It was served on a plate and covered in gravy, meaning it wasn't very portable. It was also made from veal, which wasn't popular in the area.
To make the dish appeal to Midwesterners, restaurant owner Nicholas Freinstein substituted pork for veal and served it between two buns. The dish quickly grew in popularity, showing up on menus throughout Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois. This area is sometimes called the "pork tenderloin corridor".
In Iowa, pork tenderloin sandwiches usually use pork loin chops, rather than actual pork tenderloin. The meat is breaded and deep-fried, then served on a bun with hamburger toppings– often pickles, lettuce, ketchup, and mustard.
Lid's Bar & Grill in Waukon serves award-winning pork tenderloin. The restaurant used to be a car dealership but became a supper club-style eatery during the pandemic. Their menu primarily consists of American-style food.
Snickers Salad
A prepared Snickers salad made with Granny Smith apples. Photo by: Royalbroil
These days, just about anything can be a salad– even dessert. Snickers salad is an amalgamation of Snickers candy bars, Granny Smith apples, whipped cream, and pudding. It's the sort of dish you might find at a neighborhood potluck or church picnic.
Variations of Snickers salad may also include sliced bananas, sour cream, crushed pineapple, or caramel syrup. It's not clear where the salad first appeared, but it is sometimes included in church cookbooks. It is part of an entire category of dessert salads popular in the Midwest. Other similar dishes include Watergate salad, cookie salad, and Jell-O salad.
You're more likely to find Snickers salad at backyard cookouts than at restaurants, but it's simple enough to make yourself. All you'll need is:
1.5 cups cold 2% milk
1 box (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
1 tub (8 oz.) of Cool Whip, thawed
4 Granny Smith apples, chopped
4 Snickers bars, chopped
Simply whisk together the milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes, then allow the mixture to set. Fold in Cool Whip, then add the apples and Snickers pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Ears of Grimes Sweet Corn waiting to be shucked, Des Moines, IA. Photo by: Phil Roeder
We would be remiss to create a list of famous foods in Iowa without mentioning corn. Of course, corn is a major crop in most Midwestern states, but Iowa has them all beat. The Hawkeye State produces more than 2 billion bushels of corn every year, more than any other state in the country (though Illinois and Nebraska aren't far behind).
99% of the corn produced in Iowa is known as "field corn." This type of corn is used in farming, ethanol production, and manufacturing. The remaining 1%, however, is sweet corn.
Sweet corn season lasts for roughly 5 weeks in late summer. During this time, cities and towns all across Iowa throw sweet corn festivals. These festivals often feature parades, concerts, competitions, food trucks, and beer gardens. Some of them even give ears of corn away for free.
You can find fresh, frozen, and canned sweet corn at just about every grocery store in the United States. Nothing, however, tastes better than fresh-from-the-farm ears of corn.
Grimes Sweet Corn is a fully operational farm in Granger that is open to the public. Their sweet corn is typically available from July to mid-October. They also sell melons, tomatoes, and pumpkins.
Taco Pizza
Taco pizza from Happy Joe's Pizza, Iowa. Photo by: facebook.com/HappyJoes
Two of America's favorite foods come together in this dish. Taco pizza is just what it sounds like– pizza crust piled high with taco toppings. It's not exactly certain where or when taco pizza was invented, but as far as Iowans are concerned, the Quad Cities area gets to take credit.
The story behind Iowa's favorite pizza starts at Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream. Joe Whitty, the restaurant owner, invented the dish after a franchisee wanted to add tacos to the menu in 1974. Whitty didn't like that idea, but he did like the idea of creating a taco-inspired pizza. He called it the Taco Joe.
Taco pizza starts with a puffy pizza crust covered in tomato paste. Refried beans, cheese, ground meat, lettuce, and diced tomato make up the toppings. The entire thing is then covered with crushed tortilla strips.
The dish is a very Americanized version of tacos– it does not usually contain peppers, spices, or herbs traditionally used in Mexican food. It's popular enough, however, that Pizza Hut, Godfather's Pizza, and Taco Bell all created their own versions of taco pizza.
Happy Joe's has 19 locations in Iowa. They all serve Taco Joe and Taco Supreme pizzas. Pizza can be ordered online or in-store.
Scotcheroos
Scotcheroos are ready to eat! Photo by: Mary Kreul
Like pork tenderloin, scotcheroos are a dish that didn't originate in Iowa but are especially popular here. The recipe was first printed on a Kellogg's Rice Krispies box in the mid-20th century. It's a simple recipe with easy-to-find ingredients, which made it popular in rural Iowa.
Scotcheroos are made from Rice Krispie cereal mixed with peanut butter, melted chocolate, and butterscotch. The mixture is poured into a pan, allowed to harden, then cut into bars. It's a dessert often found at potlucks and family gatherings.
Scotcheroos are easy enough to make at home, but they can also be found at bakeries throughout Iowa. Beyond the Bar Bakery in Decorah is a tiny local shop that sells a large number of baked goods on a rotating menu. Their scotcheroos and one-bite cakes are very popular.
Maid-Rites
Maid-Rite sandwich. Photo by: snekse
Also called a loose meat sandwich, Maid-Rites were invented in the 1920s in Muscatine, Iowa. It's similar to a sloppy joe, in that the hamburger meat is not formed into a patty. The sandwiches are often topped with mustard, pickles, and chopped onion.
Legend has it that Fred Angell, a butcher at the time, steamed hamburger meat and added a specific combination of spices. He put the meat between two buns and offered the sandwich to a delivery man. The delivery man said "this sandwich is made right", and Maid-Rite sandwiches were born.
Fred franchised his idea and four Maid-Rite shops popped up in Iowa in the 1920s. All four of these shops are still in operation today, along with a dozen more. Today, the shops also offer salads, wraps, and desserts.
Steak de Burgo
Steak de burgo at Givanni's, Iowa City, IA. Photo by: Alan Light
Steak de burgo is a regional specialty that was invented in the 1950s in Des Moines. Beyond that simple fact, though, things get controversial. Some say the dish originated at Johnny and Kay's restaurant, while others credit Vic's Tally-Ho. Some cook the meat in olive oil; some charbroil it before topping it with sauce.
In general, when you order steak de burgo, you can expect to get beef tenderloin served in a sauce loaded with garlic and Italian seasonings. Depending on the restaurant, the sauce may be butter- or cream-based.
Regardless of who invented the dish and exactly how it is served, the fact remains that it's a very popular dish in Des Moines. It's so ingrained in the city's culture that many Iowans are surprised to learn it's not widely served outside of the area.
Chicago Speakeasy is a Prohibition-style supper club in Des Moines. They serve highly-rated steak de burgo, among other dishes of steak, fish, and chicken. They also have an extensive drink menu.
Puppy chow, aka muddy buddies. Photo by: Kara
Puppy chow is actually human food, but it's understandable if you were confused. The snack began with the Ralston Purina Company– the same company that makes Purina dog food.
Purina was the initial producer of Chex cereal (General Mills acquired it in 1996). In the mid-1900s, it was sometimes called "human chow". This is likely where puppy chow got its name, though it's not clear who first created the sweet treat.
Also known as "muddy buddies", puppy chow could be considered the sweet version of Chex mix. To make the dish, a combination of melted butter, peanut butter, and chocolate is poured over Chex cereal. The entire mix is then coated in a layer of powdered sugar. It's popular throughout the Midwest, including in Iowa.
Many Midwesterners can recall snacking on puppy chow as early as the 1960s, though General Mills didn't create an official recipe til 2002. The treat is often homemade and is sometimes served at parties or given as a holiday gift. For those who don't want to make it themselves, though, General Mills sells it commercially under the "Muddy Buddies" name.
Ham Balls
If you're not from the Midwest, maybe you'd thought we'd run out of potluck dishes to talk about. Not so. In Iowa, there is always another generations-old recipe waiting to be dug out for the next family reunion.
Ham balls are essentially a Midwestern take on regular meatballs. They're a combination of ground beef, ground ham, and graham cracker crumbs, formed into spheres and coated in sauce. The sauce is usually a sweet-ish tomato-based glaze. They're typically baked and served in a 9×13 dish.
Like many other famous Iowa dishes, you're unlikely to find ham balls in many restaurants. If you find yourself lucky enough to be invited to a neighborhood picnic, keep an eye out for the sweet-yet-savory dish. If you can, eat your ham balls alongside an ear of sweet corn, and maybe some mashed potatoes.
Like many places in the Midwest, Iowa is home to dishes that are best served when surrounded by people you love. And don't worry– if you find a new favorite food, someone is sure to send you home with the recipe, and likely some leftovers too.
About Jessica Peterson-Jeppson
Jessica Peterson-Jeppson is an avid fan of crime novels, crossword puzzles, and coffee. When not writing, she loves exploring new cities by running marathons through them.
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