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Mopar Plans High-Profile Presence at NAIAS

Parts division will share spotlight with new Dodge Dart.

by on Jan.02, 2012

Mopar will introduce the 590-horsepower Dodge Charger Redline at next week's Detroit Auto Show.

It’s going to be a big week for Chrysler when the auto show rolls into Detroit next week, the spotlight shining bright on the all-new Dodge Dart – the first product based on the new global platform the U.S. maker has developed with its Italian partner Fiat.

But there’ll be more big news coming out of the resurgent U.S. maker at the North American International Auto Show, the Mopar brand stepping out with two special show cars: the Chrysler 200 Super S, and the Dodge Charger Redline.

“The Super S is Mopar’s interpretation of the Chrysler 200,” explains Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand.

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It features such details as a large chin spoiler, satin chrome fog light surrounds and grille surround, a gloss black upper grille, new side sills, black chrome badges and gray or hyper black” 18-inch “S” alloy wheels.

From the rear, the Stage One kit adds a new trunk lid spoiler, satin chrome light bar and matte black lower diffuser.


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Geely Chairman Shufu Shaking Up Auto Industry

Daimler may have gained a new strategic partner.

by on Feb.26, 2018

Geely Chairman Li Shufu, left, and Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby after Shufu signed the papers to take the majority interest in Volvo Cars.

Daimler AG and its principal Chinese partner, BAIC, plan to invest almost $2 billion in a state-of-the-art factory in China, even as Li Shufu, the ambitious entrepreneur, who has made Geely into an automotive power begins to digest his purchase of a 9.7% stake in the company.

Adding to the intrigue, Daimler and BAIC, the company built around Beijing Jeep and a key Geely competitor, plan to use the money to revamp a factory they jointly own to build both Mercedes-Benz luxury and electric vehicles from Mercedes new line of electric vehicles.

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The investment was clearly planned prior to Li Shufu’s dramatic disclosure he had quietly acquired 9.7% of Daimler AG’s shares. The Chinese entrepreneur, who has built his company into the largest privately owned auto company in China, also hinted that he was prepared to acquire more shares even as he prepared to visit Germany for a round of talks with Daimler executive in Stuttgart and officials from the German government in Berlin. (more…)

Geely Buys 9.7% of Daimler AG for $9.2 Billion

Chinese company now Daimler's largest shareholder.

by on Feb.23, 2018

Geely Chairman Li Khufu purchased 9.7% of Daimler AG for $9.2 billion.

Li Shufu, Geely’s chairman and majority owner, continues to sample different flavors from the automotive industry buffet, spending $9.2 billion for a 9.7% stake in Daimler AG.

The purchase, which was revealed in a regulatory filing, makes Shufu Daimler’s largest single shareholder ahead of the Kuwait Investment Authority, which holds 6.8%. Nearly 71% of Daimler shares are held by institutional holders, like Shufu.

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“We are delighted, with Li Shufu, to have won over another long-term investor who is convinced of Daimler’s innovative prowess, strategy and future potential,” a Daimler spokesperson told Reuters. “Daimler knows and respects Li Shufu as a Chinese entrepreneur of particular competence and forward thinking.” (more…)

Volvo, Geely Create Joint Venture Aimed at EV Market

New deal helps reduce development costs.

by on Jul.21, 2017

Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson expects development and production costs to drop with the new joint venture with Geely and Lynk.

With its profits climbing 21.4% in the first half of 2017, Volvo Cars is planning to set up a new joint venture technology company with Geely Holding. The new deal is designed to reduce development and production costs.

Volvo’s venture with the Chinese car group is to “share existing and future technology, deepen industrial synergies and provide the economies of scale that will allow them to more rapidly develop next generation electrified vehicle technology,” the two companies said in a joint statement.

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Volvo Cars, Geely Auto and Lynk & Co. will share vehicle architecture and engine technologies through cross licensing arrangements of technologies managed by the new joint venture. The new partners will also commonly sourcing components cutting procurement costs. (more…)

Volvo Parent Geely Buys Flying Car Start-up Terrafugia

Flying car race heating up fast.

by on Jul.05, 2017

Looking like the flying car in "Back to the Future," a rendering shows the Terrafugia Transition in flight.

The long-held dream of building a flying car may be coming a big step closer to reality now that Geely, the deep-pocket parent of Volvo Cars has acquired Terrafugia, a start-up launched by a group of MIT alum.

Among an assortment of companies hoping to build flying cars, Terrafugia is one of the furthest along, with the Massachusetts-based firm already going airborne with prototype designs. More importantly, the Terrafugia Transition last year won a critical certification from the Federal Aviation Administration that would make it easier for owners to take to the air.

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Funding from Zhejiang Geely could be what’s needed to push Terrafugia over the top, especially as it now faces a range of competitors hoping to take off with their own flying car and flying taxi concepts. That includes Slovakian start-up AeroMobil and Germany’s Lilium, as well as aerospace giant Airbus. Even Uber wants to get into the act, the car-sharing service recently announcing plans to take its operation airborne with a concept it has dubbed Uber Elevate.

China’s Geely Buys Controlling Stake in Lotus, Proton

Parent of Volvo plans to revive both struggling operations.

by on May.24, 2017

Lotus hopes the new Evora 400 will help put it back on the map after a series of disasters.

China’s ambitious Zhejiang Geely, already the owner of Volvo Cars, is expanding its automotive portfolio with the acquisition of a controlling share of Britain’s Lotus and Malaysia’s Proton.

The announcement forestalls the bidding war some had forecast for Lotus, the specialty car manufacturer that has run into a devastating series of setbacks in recent years. Proton has had its own challenges, its once dominant share of the Malaysian market collapsing due to cheap import competition.

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Geely is expected to pump significant capital into its two new subsidiaries, much as it has done for Volvo, which it acquired from Ford Motor Co. in 2012. The Swedish brand has gone through a complete makeover since then, winning kudos for new products and experiencing a sharp upturn in sales after a long slump.

Volvo Exec Reveals IPO is an “Option”

Geely holds final say on potential stock offering.

by on Jan.23, 2017

Volvo Chief Executive Hakan Samuelsson said this weekend that an IPO is "an option" for the Swedish automaker.

Volvo Cars, which is now completely owned by a Chinese investor, is considering a stock offering, the company’s top executive told a German-language business magazine.

Hakan Samuelsson, chief executive of Volvo Cars, said a stock market listing is an “option” for the Swedish carmaker, Germany’s Manager Magazin, according to a Reuters dispatch.

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Samuelsson told the magazine that there are no current plans for such a move and that it would be up to parent company, Geely Holdings, to decide. Geely, which is based in China, owns 100% of Volvo, which it purchased from the Ford Motor Co. in 2010. (more…)

Volvo, Geely Lay Out Global Export Strategy

Stretched version of new S90 next on export docket.

by on Nov.02, 2016

Volvo and Geely are kicking off an ambitious plan to export more Chinese-built vehicles to the U.S., starting with the S90 built at its Daqing plant.

Volvo Cars and Chinese parent Geely plan to set in motion an aggressive expansion and export plan that could be the first in a wave of new, Chinese-made vehicles earmarked for the U.S. and Europe.

Their strategy is loosely modeled after the multi-brand approach of German giant Volkswagen AG, and will see the creation of a new entry-level brand, Lynk & Co. to anchor Geely’s global ambitions. Volvo is already importing a small number of stretched S60 sedans to the U.S., and will soon add a longer version of its top-line S90. Cars built by other Geely brands are set to follow.

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“We have a strong manufacturing structure in China and we are geared up for further growth,” Hakan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo told reporters during a Shanghai news conference. (more…)

Chinese Automaker GAC Returning to Detroit Auto Show

Move could signal brand is finally ready to enter the U.S. market.

by on May.18, 2016

GAC Group announced it is returning to the Detroit Auto Show next year after a two-year absence.

Guanghzhou, the economic engine as well as the largest city in Southern China, is hoping its state-owned automotive company, the GAC Group, can use its clout in the Chinese market to move on to a larger stage.

That “larger stage” being the U.S. Many are looking at the return to Detroit as a precursor to selling vehicles here. If that happens, GAC will be the first company to do so.

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“As we look to establish ourselves as a global brand we are optimistic we can gain more momentum following the announcements we will make this coming January in Detroit,” hinted Zeng Qinghong, vice chairman and president of GAC Group. (more…)

China’s Economic Crisis Working to Volvo’s Advantage

Swedish maker gets more control from Chinese parent.

by on Aug.24, 2015

A Volvo S60L sedan rolling down the assembly line at the maker's plant in Chengdu, China.

The financial turmoil in China is actually working to the advantage of Volvo Cars. The Swedish automaker, now owned by China’s Geely, is getting more control of key assets, such as its factory in Chengdu, as part of a deal valued at $356 million.

Volvo Cars executives said the decision to take control of its three joint venture operations in China will accurately reflect its growing presence in the Chinese  market . It also fixes the values of the assets in case of a merger or if they are put up as collateral for a major loan in the future, observers said.

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The downside is that Volvo is being hammered, like the rest of the auto industry, by the worst slowdown in the Chinese automotive market in two decades. The downturn could push Volvo to expand plans to export cars from China to the U.S. and other established markets.

Volvo Will Build Top-Range S90 Sedan in China

Swedish automaker turning to China as export manufacturing base.

by on Nov.14, 2014

A current Volvo XC90 rolls down the assembly line at the maker's plant in Daqing, China.

The millennium had barely turned before the first Chinese automaker showed up at the Detroit Auto Show promising to begin exports to the U.S. “in a couple years.” A decade later, however, and American motorists are still waiting.

Ironically, it could take a Swedish automaker to finally make that vision come true. Well, make that a Swedish carmaker with a Chinese parent.

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Volvo has already indicated it may import a small number of stretched S60 sedans from its Guangzhou plant to the U.S. Now, however, the maker has confirmed that its planned flagship sedan will be produced at another facility in Daqing for export around the world.

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Damir Ovcina, Dubrovnik Running Tours manager, tour guide and runner Damir Ovcina, Dubrovnik Running Tours manager, tour guide and runner Ivana Smilovic

Damir Ovcina: To run and to explore Dubrovnik – what more could you wish for?

By  Ivana Smilovic Mar 17, 2017

Wanting to explore Dubrovnik? If you are in need for a unique experience and also love active vacation Dubrovnik Running Tours are the perfect choice. You can learn about Dubrovnik history and culture while running with your guides. We spoke to Damir Ovcina, Dubrovnik Running Tours manager, tour guide and runner about this interesting idea.

How did you get an idea for Dubrovnik Running Tours?
I run and that's an important part of my life, I just love it. I ran around Dubrovnik and discovered the most beautiful routes, like those by the sea and through nature. I saw a lot of tourists running on the road, avoiding cars, and it got to me – they just can't find those routes that I love. I got an idea for a tour – running with a tour guide and discovering different parts of the city that they would probably miss if they went alone. I researched it and discovered that in the most of the bigger cities in the world there are around 10 agencies that do that kind of stuff. I couldn't believe it! I thought that that was really my unique idea. (laughs) I decided to start it, form three different tours that go around the city, show interesting locations and have great photo opportunities.

What are those three different tours that you mentioned?
There is 'City and nature', 'Run Dubrovnik' and 'Lokrum Island'. For example, the first one is 7 kilometres long – we start at Orsan and run besides the sea, through Solitudo and Babin Kuk. We stop at beach Cava, where we talk about the beach itself and look at Elaphiti islands. There is possible to take photos while taking a break. We are not running during the whole tour, we run, then we stop and rest and then we run again. Level of the running tours is totally adjusted to the group.

So, anybody can be the part of the running tour? Not just professionals?
Yes. It's expected that the person is active, at least a bit. But you don't have to be a professional athlete or runner! Level of activity is low or from low to medium. We run around one kilometre before we stop and take some rest. If we notice that somebody's having a hard time, we slow it down and add one more rest location. Every group has its pace.

Is it hard to combine sightseeing and running?
No, it isn't, because we run through parts like nature, where there is not much to be said. We just enjoy the surroundings with light talk. When we stop at the location then we talk, look around and take photos. Sightseeing and running are not so combined, that would maybe be appropriate for the runners of higher level. This is really adapted to active people who get the chance to actively meet the city, have a light training and get valuable information about the city outside the walls and of course the Old City, where we end the tour.

Do you run in the Old City?
No, tours are formed in a way that they end in the Old City. No more running, we stop at a bar and get squeezed orange juice that it's included in the price. During their cool down they drink the juice with the Old City tour.

Was it hard to find tourist guides that will work on running tours?
It wasn't hard because I did most of them. (laughs) I have two or three people in mind that run with me and would love to do the tours. It's a dream for a runner – to get a training and get paid for it. It's ideal to do what you love and get money for it. That was my idea at the start.

You started the running tours last year. What are the reactions?
Response was quite good since we didn't really do much marketing and we were booked through our website. However, our social media pages were just opened then so it's hard to say if it was good or bad – it was a start. By the numbers, like 8000 likes on Facebook, I think this year will be much much better. People who went on the tour are delighted. Reactions are fantastic, on Tripadvisor all of our comments are ''excellent'' and everybody added the text, explained why they personally loved the tour. Because on this tour they meet the city, have beautiful photos and also get amazing amount of info for their further stay. From restaurants to field trips, from museums to attractions. We are available to them 24 hours a day even after the tour. We offer the whole experience. During the tour we become friends and I'm glad to help them with everything.

So, the only thing that is necessary for the tour is good will, running shoes and that's it?
Yes and just to relax and enjoy it!

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Kim Kardashian Claims She Started the ‘Selfie Movement’ in Her New Book

The Internet is full of pictures of Kim Kardashian. It doesn’t take much, just a simple Google search and you’re treated to thousands of images of the reality star. If that’s too overwhelming, you can always visit her Instagram page to view more snaps of Mrs. West. But for Kim, this is clearly not enough. What if you can’t log on to the Internet? Surely people deserve to have access to photos of Kimmy, even if they forget to pay their Time Warner bill. That’s why she’s releasing Selfish, an aptly-named book featuring over 1,000 of her selfies, which is due to hit shelves April 28, 2015. Amazon already has a description of the tome, which lets us know what to expect, but also leaves out some pertinent information about the reality star.

“From her early beginnings as a wardrobe stylist, Kim Kardashian has catapulted herself into becoming one of the most recognizable celebrities in Hollywood,” the blurb reads, completely glossing over that home video with a certain Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star, which actually put her on the map in the first place. But, you know, whatevs.

The description goes on to list Kim’s many accomplishments: Being BFFs with Riccardo Tisci, starring in a hit reality show, shilling clothes and accessories through Lipsy and Sears, starting the selfie trend — wait, what?

“[Kim is] widely regarded as a trailblazer of the ‘selfie movement’—a modern-day self-portrait of the digital age.” Similar to how Marc Eckō definitely didn’t invent the “hipster beard,” we’re pretty sure cell phone-obsessed teenagers, nay, everyone who ever used a camera phone to take selfies, didn’t get the idea from Kim. Perhaps you could call her a selfie enthusiast, but trailblazer? That word may be a little too strong.

But besides a stray hyperbole and omission of pertinent historical information, the premise of the book is pretty simple. “For the first time in print, this book presents some of Kim’s favorite selfies in one volume—from her favorite throwback images to current ultra-sexy glam shots—and provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look into this larger-than-life star.”

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1967 Dodge 440 "Super Stock" For Sale - Factory 426 Race Hemi, 1 of 55, Govier Doc'd
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1967 Dodge Coronet Super Stock

* 426 Race Hemi Factory Super Stock
* Documented and Authenticated by Galen Govier
* Completely and Correctly Restored
* Only 19,521 Original Miles
* Only a Handful Were Factory Built

LMC is very proud to offer for sale this 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 “Super Stock” Hemi.

1967 marked Chrysler’s return to the NHRA scene after taking the prior year off due to Ford’s tube chassis cars with fiberglass bodies. The Super Stocks they produced were the RO23 Belvedere, and the WO23 Coronet 440. Production Numbers for these special performance package Mopars were supposedly limited to just 55 total factory produced to satisfy the NHRA. All Super Stocks were of course finished in plain White when leaving the factory, with most of the cars being repainted shortly after being purchased.

This 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 “Super Stock” Hemi was special ordered from Reseda Dodge of Reseda, California, and was scheduled for production on February 12, 1967. It has seen only 19,521 Original Miles, being well cared for and loved its entire life. With only a total of 55 built and only 24 known to exist today, it's very difficult to find a true Factory Super Stock that hasn't been cut up, caged or tubbed. The car has benefited from a complete no expense spared nut and bolt rotisserie restoration to the highest level of detail that even includes its original factory Schrader valve stem caps. This S/S is finished in its factory White exterior, with factory Black interior. It is powered by the 426 Race Hemi with 425HP and has the TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission. Also from factory are the sound deadener and under coat delete, 15 inch rims and tires, trunk mount battery, the Sure Grip Differential, Heater Delete, Radio Delete, and Remote Control Driver’s Side Mirror. The exterior and interior show like brand new, just as it would have left the factory in 1967. Included with this beautiful Super Stock example is a book of documentation that includes a Chrysler Certicard, many post restoration pictures, and an inspection sheet by Galen Govier.

To quote Govier about this ’67 S/S after his visual inspection, it is “one of the best uncut Super Stock cars in existence”. This fully and correctly restored WO23 Coronet 440 Super Stock is an extremely rare and coveted Mopar legend. It is certainly a must have for any Mopar collector or enthusiast.
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Freak parade in India: Indian Government-Owned Rail Network Hires 23 Transgender People

Makes me wonder if the job requirements were tailored for transgenders.

VOA Newsreports 28-year-old Renjumol punches tickets for customers at the newly inaugurated metro in the southern Indian city of Kochi, he cannot believe the complete turn life has taken.

‘’”Happy, very happy” says the transgender person, who like others in the community, has had to beg, sing and dance at weddings to scrape together a living.

Renjumol is one of 23 transgender people who have landed a job at Kochi Metro Rail as part of a groundbreaking initiative by the government-owned company to integrate a community that has long suffered discrimination and survived at the margins of society.

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When I created the Manifesting with the Moon workbook I knew I wanted to create a space where beautiful souls would come together to focus on creating a more intentional life.

People have asked about doing virtual New Moon and Full Moon events so I created a new Facebook group for The Moon & Arrow Lodge.

Hooray! This will be a sacred space to share, dream, slow down, follow the moon, and manifest our desires.

Click here to join the group!

There is also a new Facebook page that I would love it if you could go and “like” and follow if you wish.

Click here to “like” & follow!

To kick it off, I am hosting a New Moon Circle in the group live on Monday, December 18th at 4pm MST – (3pm PST – 5pm CST – 6pm EST).

The New Moon is a time for setting an intention for the upcoming moon cycle as well as the next 6 months. That makes this particular new moon so exciting because it is right before the holidays and the new year.

This event will be live but you are welcome to watch and participate later in the day or even within a few day after the event.

– Manifesting with the Moon Workbook (get yours here if you have not already done so: http://www.themoonandarrowlodge.com/manifesting-with-the-moon-workbook)
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– We will start off with a breathing exercise to get us out of heads and into our hearts.
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– We will close with a short guided meditation.
– There will be time for questions.

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Microsoft dubs Windows Phone 7 'ad serving machine'

Mobile OS to spew out-of-app ads

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Posted in Policy, 27th June 2010 06:02 GMT

Microsoft is positioning its upcoming Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS, planned for release this October, as an "ad-serving machine."

That's how Microsoft exec Kostas Mallios described the OS to an audience that could be expected to approve of Windows Phone 7's taking a starring role in the mobile-advertising firmament: attendees at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

Microsoft's smartphone OS will provide advertisers with three levels of ad-serving "opportunities" in addition to standard browser-based ads, and in a radical departure from the tacks taken by either Apple's app-based iAds, scheduled to launch next Thursday, or Google's browser-centric world, two of Windows Phone 7's ad-delivery systems will enable ads to be sent outside of either apps or the browser.

The first level of ad-serving is app-based. No surprise there. App-based ads can be either static or can be updated over the air by advertisers attempting to build an ongoing "conversation" with customers who have chosen to download their apps, providing product and service news, offers, coupons, and the like.

The next two ad-serving schemes, however, break new ground — although some may argue that it's ground that might better be left un-tilled.

One is based on Windows Phone 7's concept of "tiles", which are graphic elements that reside on the home screen as do icons and folder in iOS, or icons, folders, and widgets in Android. Tiles can be created from apps that can be "pinned" onto a location of the user's choice on the home screen, and be updated dynamically with advertising content.

"That tile," Mallios told his crowd, "is actually a dynamic tile that you're now able to push information to as an advertiser, and stay in touch with your customer. It's a dynamic relationship that's created. It provides for an ongoing dilogue with a consumer."

Exactly how ads pushed onto the home screen of your smartphone is a "dialogue", Mallios did not explain.

However, what if the app is not running? You may think, Mallios explained, that you've "severed the relationship" with the customer.

No problem. "We have a third concept called 'toast'," Mallios said. "So now we have applications that are actually dynamic that you can download, that you can 'pin' in a new concept called 'tiles' — those tiles are another communications stream between you and your audience. And if neither of those are running — if the app is not loaded, if the pinning doesn't happen — we have another way to reach your customers called 'toast.'"

Toast allows advertisers to push ads onto your Windows Phone 7 smartphone whether you have an associated app running or not. The advertiser sends your phone an ad, your phone receives and displays it, you view it, and presumably you tap 'n' buy whatever the advertiser is promoting.

Mallios adds: "A customer can opt out of all of this, or they can opt in — it depends on how creative we are in gathering their attention and wanting to keep them engaged."

All well and good, but from where we sit, this Windows Phone 7 scheme appears to be exploring new frontiers in advertising intrusiveness. If Microsoft doesn't make it easy and transparent to opt out of 'toast', that word might well describe the fate of its upcoming "ad-serving machine."

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

News, Whimsy, and A Special Guest Playlist

This week brings several excellent concerts to the Salt Lake Scene - here is a quick list:

Airborne Toxic Event - April 9 (KG, Wheels, and many Skog Blog Readers will be there!)

The Ting Tings - April 9 (If P were 14 we'd be attending this show instead)

The Hold Steady - April 11 (KG will be in attendance)

Clem Snide - April 13

Travis - April 14

Lupe Fiasco - April 15

Here is a little something for the Star Wars Fan in your family. Wheels, enjoy your Christmas!

Yesterday I received an email from Brohammas asking if he could impose his musical stylings upon the Skog Blog readers. Seeing that I am not exactly an expert in the Reggae or Hip Hop genres, I turn to the closest thing to an expert we have. I have added the youtube clips so hopefully they are what Brohammas would have wanted. All he asks is you give these songs a listen in their entirety before you make any judgements. Below are his selections with his descriptions as to why you should listen. I do have one beef with his playlist - any Brohammas playlist should include "Cold Beverages" the greatest song Brohammas ever introduced me to.

Barack Obama” by Cocoa Tea- just for all those out in Utah who are regular skogblog readers this serves up two things that may grate on you like steel wool, cheesy reggae and a Democratic President. But no matter your politics this little ditty will work its way into your head and you will find yourself humming it, even on your way to a Sarah Palin rally.

$13,000 is a lot of food” by Skankin’ Pickle- My five year old requests this one by saying “play the one that’s real fast then gets happy. It’s a ska masterpiece.

Sunshowers” by M.I.A.- Understanding that KG is the anti-Mtv, High Fidelity type music snob, I could see one bucking M.I.A.’s performing at 9 months pregnant self, but this song is just good and original. Forget what you may think, pretend you don’t know her and have a listen. Makes me want a mango.

Gotcha” by Lupe Fiasco- For all those who think rap is just non-talented thugs talking about girls and guns, how’s this? The guy has a whole verse about smells. Who does that? Classic rap braggadocio with lighthearted creativity. (Scroll down and click on the song to listen)

Get Up Offa That Thing” by James Brown- If this song doesn’t at least make you move a little, you are dead.

Green Eyes” by Erykah Badu- this may very well be her best song and she is one of THE greatest ever, so this doesn’t come lightly. It is long and should be played while sitting back on a quiet evening, it’s not car music. It has emotion weaving through movements like a symphony. Lean back, dim the lights, maybe even light a candle.

On My Nerve” by Turbulance- Of course its reggae, its even more of that dance hall style that so many despise (or pretend they do), but give this a chance. It has possibly the best line someone in a committed relationship has ever uttered, “woman, I love you but your friends are getting on my nerves.”

What I Am” by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians- It’s a bit pretentious but that guitar lick is a keeper.

Man Woman Boogie” by Q-Tip- His newest album is tops front to back but just since “Getting Up” was on regular video rotation I’ll suggest one not so known, because a little man/woman boogie is always called for.

G.O.D. (Gaining One’s Definition)” by Common featuring Ceelo- This is why Common is called “conscious” and will always be considered great, no matter how many crappy songs he makes. Ceelo, one half of Gnarls Barkley, was single handedly the one who turned my hater ways and converted me to hip-hop. Ignore what you may think of the doctrine, false or otherwise in this song and listen, more people think like these guys than you may realize.

Jailer” by Asah- Nigerian who is making some noise, even though you have never heard of her. I can’t vouch for all her stuff, which I find surprisingly techno, but this acoustic song is worth muddling through her other stuff to find. Luckily I already did that so you don’t have to.

Royal Flush” by Big Boi - “Liberation” by Outkast- Sure you know Outkast but have you heard these songs? Royal Flush has one of the best rap verses I have heard delivered by Andre, mixing a great rhyme scheme and words of wisdom both, “the morals that you think you got, go out the window, when all the other kids are fresh and they got new Nintendo…” Liberation is another long one slapped onto the tail end of an album and hardly has any rapping in it at all, but if you turn it up loud, sit back without doing something else, you will feel it.

Corbie said...

The song 'What I Am' rocks and I have always liked it - good pick.

And if I ever go back to school to get my PhD, I'm doing my rearch project on how in the hell peoples' musical taste can be so vastly different - it truly fascinates me.

That said, I liked the commentary - you almost had me sold on each song until I actually listened to them.

brohammas said...

Corbie you are gifted in the backhanded compliment.
I on the other hand am gifted in musical taste as well as prophetic predictions...
the following is a cut-and-paste of my original email to KG.

OK Cap,
You once mentioned you were open to others imposing their own musical views on your blog. Enclosed is a playlist of songs that I'm sure are not on most of your reader's playlists, but should be. I skipped stuff that you have already, or may recommend, and just to throw people off I included NO Bob Marley. go figure.
I will not say that one must love all these songs but they must listen to them in their entirety before making a declaration. If they do, and then say they suck, than they are crazy, or just Corbie trying to push my buttons.

Kinda called my own shot on that one.

KG said...

I can vouch that the email from Brohammas below was the exact one that I received without edit. However, I am not sure Corbie is trying to push any buttons, I think she really just doesn't like the stuff. Just like I'm not trying to push her buttons when I say that 99% of all Country sucks. It is funny how much the musical tastes of people can differ, I too find it fascinating. I am sure that 90% of my musical offerings are not that well accepted but it is worth it for that one time when a song you love connects with someone else. I get a smile whenever I head out to mow my lawn and I can hear 'Vampire Weekend' or 'Bishop Allen' blasting from Herms' garage or when Corbie finally says 'that one knocked it out of the park' after she has mocked the last 20 songs I have posted. Because of this, I will keep sharing and hope that everyone else does as well. Again, I'm just disappointed you didn't have any G. Love. You were on that train before him and his boys even appeared on the Jenny Jones Show. In fact part of me thinks that the only reason you moved to Philly in the first place was to be closer to him.

brohammas said...

I could do an all Philly review but I already knew you dug the Special Sauce. I wasn't going to pander. his greatest line "she smacked me in the face with a frying pan and said, yo, this is love."

I won't hate on Country (out loud), but the idea that you can't sit back and enjoy Erykah boggles my mind.
I was sure that you accoustic guitar laden folk who like Tracy chapan would like Asah. Did you listen to it?

KG said...

When I cut and pasted your email 'Jailer' got mixed in with Common. My apologies. I just listened and it is a shame that I messed up the link because it's my favorite new track from your playlist.

There should be a link now to give it a listen.

As far as Ms. Badu, I agree with you. There should be a place on anyone's playlist for some mellow tunes sung by a pleasant voice.

Corbie said...

Wow! I again forgot to click the little box and just now thought to come back and check in on you guys. Here's the truth...I was not pushing your buttons, Brohammas. I am truly fascinated by musical taste (and taste in general - movies, food, etc.). When I was finishing up my psychology degree and entertaining graduate school, I literally entertained ways to incorporate peoples' preferences into some sort of research project - it astounds me how different and firmly rooted they can be.

I know it's nuts but I cannot fathom how someone doesn't instantly fall in love the minute they hear Ronnie Milsap or Don Williams or The Bellamy Brothers (who are coming to the Sandy Amphitheater and I'm so excited that I can't see straight - Robert told me last night he's never heard of them and when I played him one of their songs, he laughed out loud).

I truly listened to every single track (I'm always open to new music - I just rarely like it) and found that I liked the one song that I mentioned (which is a bit more top 40ish than the others and probably was an easy one for me). That said, KG is correct that the original link was not there for Jailer and I have since listened to it and I don't mind it. It is the best one after 'What I Am'. The best part is that I'm looking at my 'captcha' right now and it is green and says 'likey' - as in, me no likey most of that music.

That said, I truly liked your commentary and passion for the music - I tried to convey that in my comment. And Kirk is right - when someone is as stubborn as me and turns down roughly 95% of the music offered, it has to be exciting when you 'knock it out of the park'. So, thank you both for trying to expose people to new music and for being willing to put your tastes out there to be judged by the likes of me (someone with no room to judge).

The following songs are currently in my top ten and were all provided or influenced by KG:

- Come Pick Me Up (Ryan Adams)
- Sometime Around Midnight (Airborne Toxic Event)
- What's Been Going On (Amos Lee)
- Cannonball (Damien Rice)
- As I'm Leaving (David Gray)
- Falling In Love At A Coffee Shop (Landon Pigg)

That's 6 songs currently in my top ten (the first one would likely even replace something from my permanent favorites list). It may have taken like 5,000 songs to find these gems but I will be forever grateful that the Skog Blog and KG kept trying.

Robyn said...

OK sorry, I have to just chime in here and say that this is oh so good.
I don't even pretend to know music like you three, but I LOVE good songs that make you remember the exact moment you heard them. I just want to say that I hope to forget all of those moments when I just listened to the guest list. I was hoping that 'Gotcha' would be a winner because the movie sure was. It wasn't.
The song 'What I Am' is still as crummy as the first time I heard it. I laugh every time I hear it. It seems like a joke. (sorry friend)
Come on KG 99%...don't you think that's a little high?? I'd like to know what's on the 1% list!
Brohammas - ok maybe James Brown was ok.
Keep talking it's fun to watch you three go.

KG said...

Robyn - your comments are always welcome here my friend and since you asked here is the 1% of Country that doesn't suck.

Kenny Rogers
'Elvira' by the Oak Ridge Boys

That's it. That's the list.

Corbie said...

Robyn: You just summed up in one paragraph why I love you so very much.

KG: You were just sucking up to me with the Oak Ridge Boys reference, weren't you?

Robyn said...

I like.
I thought for sure you would say Johnny Cash. You're not a fan? What about Folsom Prison Blues?

KG said...

Robyn - I do like the Man in Black but I prefer to claim him as Rock, Blues, Rockabilly or even Folk just so I don't have to call him Country. It's my blog and I'll follow my rules thank you very much... ha.

Corbie - "Elvira" makes me giddy up and was in no way an attempt at buttkissery. One of my favorite childhood memories was singing that song with my cousin Dave.

Corbie said...

Robyn: If a guy doesn't sing in a falsetto or a gal doesn't have a british accent, KG isn't on board.

Robyn said...

KG - it IS your blog, do as you wish. I know the truth in my heart. By the way you do a good job on the blog.

Corb- Got it. Should I just give up at trying to convince him of anything good?

Corbie said...

Robyn: No - you can keep trying just like I do. One time I sent him a random George Strait song and renamed it 'REM' to get him to listen to it. He's quick though - he figured it out before he heard the first beautiful note.

KG said...

Ladies, gents, and Skog Blog Readers - next week's guest columnist - Robyn!

PS - I swear to the Good Universe that my captcha is 'cougapel' but since it is my blog I will say it says 'Coug Able' which means you are a BYU fan able of writing a guest column. It's meant to be.

Corbie said...

Oh and Robyn - I'm glad to have you in on the action over here...until I can entice Wheels to chime in more often, there is a decidedly low level of estrogen (and thus, smarts).

Seriously today is too captcha is 'vagible' which seems slightly related to the last sentence in the above paragraph.

Robyn said...

It is meant to be!

Oh I'm so nervous.

Are there rules?

Corbie - Thanks, I didn't know chiming in would get me a guest column! I don't know if I'm ready. Where is Wheel's anyway? Maybe she should go first.:)

Corbie said...

Robyn: If all else fails, just write about Neil Diamond. That will win over KG, Wheels, and yours truly without much effort.

You'll do great - can't wait!

KG said...

Robyn - Pick either an album or a playlist and let us know why you like them. If you decide to do an album pick 3 songs from it and I'll find mp3's so people can hear them. No rules. I'll post it either next Wed or Thurs.

Also, don't be nervous, as you can see it's amatuer hour over here.

Corbie said...

Why does everyone else get so much choice in what they review and I had to go with the Oldies But Goodies theme? IHYKG

brohammas said...

Here I am trying to have a life and this thing runs away while I'm gone. Speaking of being gone, where is Spam when you need him?

"Boy Named Sue" is Cash's best song.

Robyn, Niel Diamond is pure pandering, will probably work, but you are better than that. Then again you categorically dissed my whole list with no specifics as to why.

I can tell you why I hate most Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey ballads, without having to simply rest on the statement that they suck (which they do).

While thier voices and skill are (were) unparalleled, belted notes over tinkling faux orchestral arrangements makes my eyes rll back in my head in the "oh brother" fashion as opposed to the ecstasy type. Same goes for those less talented, meaning Celine Dion, MAry J. (sorry Mary J.) Christina Aguilara, and anyone else from American idol. I don't find that genre moving, yet I respect most of those with the vocals to peform those songs... I just don't want to hear it.

So if you don't like "Liberation", explain why.

Corbie said...

Brohammas, Boy Named Sue definitely makes Cash's top 5 but calling it the best is a stretch. As for Robyn needing to explain 'why' she doesn't like a song, I categorically disagree. Music is not math - it is art. And like any artform, you either like it or you don't. You don't need an explanation as to why you are drawn to a particular painting - with any art (but particularly music), I always use the old 'I don't know what it is that I'm looking for but I'll know it when I see it'. Science is for objectivity and explanations - music is freedom from exactly that. And I hate Celine Dion's music more than anyone on the planet (truly - I have scientifically documented this fact) but to categorize her as having little talent makes my eyes roll back in my head (and not in the good way).

brohammas said...

Having "less talent" Than Mariah and Whitney does not equal little talent.
You made that jump, not me. Celine has lots of talent, and once again, I simply dont want to hear hers.
As far as explaining dislike, I say one should be able to. "Liking" on the other hand does not need explaining.
it can be a simple, I don't like the sound, or I dont like the words, its cheesy, or its too loud...whatever. but ya gotta have something

brohammas said...

... and another thing (as if I ever run out of "one moree" thing to say).

Art is very scientific.
There is a method to making even that crappy modern look good as opposed to crap. That is why people go to school for painting or music. The way you craft something, methodical or whimsical, where you place images on a plane or notes on a clef has a direct impact on the response.

Many people may not understand the science behind it, you don't really need to (some have an innate understanding or ability to pull this stuff off sans understanding, but they almost always still follow the rules even though they don't know the rules)but anyone can react to a product... even if they don't know why.

a dislike can be simple even without knowing the rules, or despite them, aka I almost never like landscape paintings no matter how well executed. I simply don't find the subject matter interesting (usually).

I generally don't like country as a genre, same reason. But were I in Wyoming on the trail or in a dusty bar, Hip-Hop or Ne-Soul just wouldn't work. In that situation I want some Marty Robbins.

Robyn said...

Brohammas - Love Boy Named Sue.

I wasn't planning to go the Neil Diamond route, KG already knows I'm a fan.

I would just like to know why would you even bring up Whitney, Mariah, Christina and Celine? Did you think I would choose them on a playlist? I wouldn't pick anything from ANY of them! OK maybe 'Fighter' from Christina because it's a good running song if I was doing a running playlist. But that's it! They are not even close. But thanks for trying.

You told me I would "feel" Liberation, and I just didn't. You lied.

Corbie said...

Sure, a professional (or even a student of) the craft would know the intricacies of their craft - I suck at all the visual arts but I 'get' the small details that make a ballet look amazing versus average. But your comment expected Robyn, a self-descrbed non-professional in the music realm, to give the 'why' as to her musical likes and dislikes. I do not feel that the observer of art - the non-professional and non-student - should have to give more than a yay or nay. I think their gut opinion is sufficient. There is enough art in the world to please a wide variety of people and trying to force yourself (or anyone else) to spend time on something they don't like is, in my opinion, a waste of time that could be spent finding amazing art that appeals to them. It is why I, an avid reader, allow myself the leniency to leave books unfinished if they aren't grabbing me - there are too many good ones to waste time on the ones I don't like.

My captcha right now is 'ilevit'...which is why I am doing just that with this debate...I'm leaving it.

But Marty Robbins does indeed deserve all of our love and respect :)

brohammas said...

I simply chose them as an example of an entire genre who's skill I recognize but would never press "play" in a million years. I meant no insinuation as to your taste.

As to not feeling Liberation, I suggest rather than questioning my integrity you visit a doctor to find out why you have lost sensory reactions... a heart issue possibly?


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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

New Music Monday and Oldies But Goodies

Once again trying to get back on schedule, here is a new album and an older, KG classic.

A Camp - Colonia

You might recognize the sweet face on the cover of this album. Think about it... I'll wait. We have all day. The correct answer is Nina Persson, the lovely and talented lead singer of Skog Blog favorite, The Cardigans. Most of you will recall that I am a big fan of all things Swedish Pop as long as it doesn't involve Ace of Base so it should not surprise you that I have taken a liking to this side project of Ms. Persson.

A Camp has a bit of a different sound than The Cardigans. More of a 60's girl group with a hint of twang. This is probably the closest thing to 'country and western' that will ever be acclaimed on this here blog. Sadly, the band was in town on Monday night but because of fevers, pink eye and other fun things brought to us by life, I was unable to attend. Hopefully this post will make some amends and allow us all to heal.

Hem - Rabbit Songs

Speaking of borderline country, Hem is an indie/folk band that deserves to be on the top of the charts, whether it be country, pop, adult contemporary or heavy metal - they are a band that should be heard. I first stumbled upon them when I downloaded their single, Sailor, and immediately fell in love with the voice of lead singer, Sally Ellyson. It is unique and not polished but is one that you'll want to hear repeatedly. Other standout songs from this album are Stupid Mouth Shut and Lazy Eye, although you should really give the entire album a spin and then spread the word of the Gospel of Hem.

Corbie said...

I love Sally's voice also.

The Cardigans suck balls so badly that I've considered boycotting Mr. Rogers just because of their name but A Camp is pretty good (and yet their name sucks balls)

Mindy said...

new favorites.
Hey Corbie, tell us how you really feel.

Corbie said...

Mindy: The guy said terrible, terrible things about Stevie Nicks yesterday...he has this abuse coming to him.

KG said...

'Tis true, I did indeed say terrible things about Stevie Nicks yesterday AFTER your abuse of The Cardigans. I had nothing coming my way - these were just mean spirited attacks at an underrated band.


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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Skog Family Week in Review

I hate starting out every blog post with "Sorry it's been awhile..." or "Time flies!" but by golly it's true.  I swear Toots' surgery seems like it was about three days ago, when in fact it's been nearly one month.  Since my last post we've had the plagues of vomit, colds, coughs and snow and I didn't even post a recap of one of the greatest March Madness Tourneys ever.  Life is crazy, my friends but we continue to fight through it.  Let's get to the review.

Toots' Thumb Recap and Report

I posted some brief recaps from Toots' thumb surgery LIVE! and EXCLUSIVE! from the hospital like a real reporter but here are a few more details.  Toots was a real trooper.  Other than the not-so-surprising vomit session she had in the car on the way home from surgery, she had no real issues.  Her thumb healed very quickly and seems to actually bend like a normal thumb.  Below is a video of the great unveiling a few days after her surgery.

An American Toots

I have mentioned to a few of you that the girls have been obsessing over An Americal Tail as of late.  It's kind of fun to have the kids watch flicks that you once enjoyed as a kid.

Sick Superstar Is Under Quarantine

Everyone in the Skog Fam has had a bout with a sickness of some sort the past few months. If you don't think I am saving this video for when we are dragging Superstar's butt out of bed when she's 14 then you are kidding yourself.

How Wheels Spends 98% of Her Time

I often wonder how Wheels gets anything done. She spends most of her day in the kitchen begging, bribing, and fighting with the girls to get them to eat. Each child requires a different tactic - With the Rockstar we do the bait and switch - she is given something to distract her and when she opens her mouth we quickly throw a spoon in there.

At least the Rockstar also provides some quality conversation at the table. Here she is discussing healthcare reform:

Toots likes to pretend she is filming commercials:

How do we know when the Rockstar is full? This usually happens:

Wheels, you are a hero and a true warrior.

Special Delivery!  Another Special Delivery???

Another reason my updates have been coming less frequently is I had to send my laptop back to the factory for some much needed repairs. I came home from work and was excited to have my computer back.

However, the package was rejected and I'll be darned if they didn't mail me ANOTHER computer. Wacky!

Superstar Portfolio Vol. X

Since it's been awhile I needed to bring back a few gimmicks. I really like how Superstar continues to push the limits of creativity and abstract art. Mind blowing stuff, folks.

Vomit or X?

With all of the talks of vomit and other plagues I would be remiss if I didn't give you another edition of America's Favorite Gameshow.

Stay tuned for the Easter Report coming to you this Memorial Day!

Corbie said...

Not only does Wheels get all the girls fed but look how enthusiastic she is in that picture. She wins mom of the year.

My vote is 'not vomit'...though, I have no idea what else it could b.

brohammas said...

not vomit... not enough fluids.
looks like some sort of oatmeal cookie dough substance.

Mindy said...

I don't know what it is but I'm sure it's the result of a failed attempt at microwaving something.
I'm glad all the Skogs are feeling better. We have all missed your wit and charming girls.
p.s. what kind of video camera do you use? We're lookin' to upgrade.

kg said...

You are all correct. Not vomit. It was a baby cereal microwave explosion.

Mindy - I have a camcorder but it was a pain in the butt to upload the video clips so I am just using my digital camera for pics and videos. It's a Canon Powershot that I got at Costco a few years ago for like $200. Works like a champ.

Wheels said...

Actually it was turkey baby food. Yes, the Rockstar (is that the nickname we're still going with? Rockstar, Superstar...it's only fitting we call the other one SuperRock) takes her meat straight. Like father like daughter.


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Tears To The Eyes FAB!!! Thursday - Winter Coat

Haider Ackermann Fall 2012 RTW
Seeking warmth for the weather...

I've toyed with the idea of what kind of coat I wanted for the season. Heck I even created a Pin Board for it! This would give me enough time to gather inspirations in my head as to exactly what I want in the  coming months...but guess what? This week Fall decided to come in with a brush of wind and hit NYC with an early morning and late night brisk air. I'm not prepared (mentally) for this affect yet! But things tend to change in a New York Minute so my feet is on the ground and now I'm on the look out for versatility in my outerwear and also searching for details and accessories on coats. I've comprised a few of my favorite OMG coats I'm lusting over.

It's a known fact (in my head) that I will continue to layer my clothing this season until I break sweat.

Haider Ackermann Fall 2012 RTW

I have a leather trench coat that gets a heavy rotation but a gorgeous peplum stunner like this will suit me just fine

Haider Ackermann Fall 2012 RTW

Tweed will also work its magic of warmth so that's definitely an option

Missoni Fall 2012 RTW

Plaid with a bit of velvet will come in handy around Christmas time

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012 RTW

For YEARS I've been looking for the right bubble coat!! Somehow it never seems to fall quite right or fit quite tailored to my body. I'm not giving up! She's out there and she will be mine.

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012 RTW
Missoni Fall 2012 RTW

This look got me to thinking about buying an oversized thick sweater/cardigan (preferably the men's section), wrapping a faux fur scarf and belting if needed and viola! chic chic!

Missoni Fall 2012 RTW
Chloe Fall 2012 RTW

A floor length coat will suit just well in the blistering cold days....I'm shivering just thinking about it!

Celine Pre-Fall 2010

A tweed trench stunner with a pop of femininity to calm the material down gives the right dose of medicine for the harsh temperatures. Quite a stunner!

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012 RTW

Sigh...I think I'm ready. What about you? Are you excited :-l for coat season?

All images from except number ten

Jazmine Jade said...

Love these coats! Im kinda jealous though because in Atlanta I didnt even really gets to wear coats/furs last year. The temp didnt drop too low...

grownandcurvywoman said...

These coats are to DIE for! I would sell my left kidney for that leather peplum jacket...Seriously!

Ms Duran said...

I'm with you on the oversized belted sweater, still trying to find my perfect one... also on the hunt the for *the* leather jacket ;)

Candace Belle said...

Lmao!!!!! @grownandcurvywoman. Isn't it divine?? It's one of my favorites!

@jazmine jade I kinda want the weather to be like that forever lol! But just in case it doesn't, it would be nice to walk around in these gorgeous coats. (-:

@Ms Duran. Definitely a needed staple


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Sembuyaâ€™s chocolate dreams

StephenÂ Sembuya Showing off his Cocoa.

Young entrepreneur exploits well-kept secret

Kampala, Uganda | ANDREW S. KAGGWA |Â That Uganda has the largest single owned cocoa farm in Africa is perhaps one of the best kept secrets â€“ and Stephen Sembuya, the co-owner of the cocoa trading and processing firm Pink Foods Industries, was born into it.

The cocoa farm, which is on about one square mile â€“ or 640 acres – is in Nkokonjeru sub-county in Buikwe District on the edge of Lake Victoria in the central region of Uganda. Sembuyaâ€™s grandfather planted the trees 53 years ago and, over this period, three generations of the Sembuyas have been exporting dried cocoa seeds to Europe.

But the young Sembuya who trained in marketing at the prestigious Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is determined to change that – by building of a multibillion shilling factory to process the beans into chocolate at home.

Sembuya appears to have been bitten by the industrial entrepreneurship bug from his father, Christopher Sembuya. He was a partner with his deceased young brother, Henry Buule, in what in the 1980s and early 90s was once a household name; the Sembule Group of Companies which dealt in banking, steel smelting and metal fabrication, and electronics production of radios and televisions.

Though no longer in existence Sembuleâ€™s name still remains as the village where the industries are located in the Nalukolongo in Kampala Cityâ€™s Lubaga Division is still called Sembule Zone.

Pink Foods is already producing chocolate, mainly in huge lumps for industrial use and a few bars for sale to the public in supermarkets. Volumes might rise dramatically in March this year when installation of machinery is completed at the US$1 million (Approx. Shs3.6 billion) factory being built about two kilometers from Kyanja trading centre in Nakawa Division of Kampala City.

â€œWhen this factory is finished,â€� Sembuya who is the Chief Executive Officer of Pink Foods Industries says, â€œThe days of people thinking of chocolate as a luxury will be over as it will be more affordable than even bread.â€�

He was speaking from his office in a not so big building which currently serves as the production station. Later, he takes me to the storerooms and shows me one of the chocolate lumps â€“weighing a kilo â€“ and says they sell it to confectioneries at Shs25,000. He says they cut similar blocks into small bars and sell to supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants.

At present Pink Foods needs 500 kgs of cocoa beans for an eight hour shift per day and employs 120 workers both on the farm and the factory. They get most of this from the farm in Nkokonjeru. But they also have out-growers in several parts of Buikwe District.

â€œAfter the completion of the factory we shall double or even triple our present input but of course we shall need more cocoa beans,â€� says Felix Okuye, the Executive Director and co-founder of Pink Foods.

As part of the plan, Okoye says Pink Food is banking on the over nine million seedlings which the government gave to farmers under Operation Wealth Creation to increase production in the cocoa growing areas.

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When you are the 20-time champions of England, it is hard to call any victory against Manchester City a "famous" day.  However, the second half comeback in the Manchester Derby, denying City a chance to celebrate its inevitable fifth league title is a fine footnote in what has been a frustrating season for Man United supporters.

After conceding 2 first-half tallies to the Citizens, United bounced back like champions with 3 second-half goals to deny City the win.

City opened the scoring from a corner kick in the 25th minute.  Vincent Kompany lost his marker and played a free-header into the net off a corner kick and the Belgian leapt in the air in celebration, thinking perhaps he had clinched the league title against his fiercest rival with the opening goal.

This thought was further cemented when just five minutes later, after an uncharacteristic bad bit of distribution from David De Gea, Raheem Sterling laid a ball off to Ilkay Gündogan who after a brilliant turn, slotted home and Man City seemed on its way to celebrating the title at The Etihad, and United seemed on its way to an embarrassing and famous defeat.

At half time with City leading 2-0, it seemed like the latest edition of the Manchester Derby was going to go down in the annals of City history as the "day the celebrated the league title in front of its biggest rival".  The reality is the score-line could have been 4 or 5 to nil.

However, in the second half, United came very much alive.

Having up to that point playing second fiddle to the featured act, United open its account in the 53rd minute.

Alexis Sanchez broke down the defense from the wing, laid one off to Ander Herrera who played a lovely touch with chest control to Paul Pogba who slotted home to get United back in the affair.

Pogba, who had been the subject of baseless rumors earlier in the week, was not done.

The Frenchman, just 2 minutes later, lost his marker and headed home a cross to level things in the derby.  Undaunted, Pogba kicked the ball into the crowd after retrieving it from the goal, seemingly letting off any frustration from the buildup to the match.

A draw would have done it for the Red Devils, but the Reds weren't about to settle for a tie.

From a free kick, Alexis played one to an unmarked Chris Smalling who toe-poked past Ederson and United improbably had the lead.

In the 77th minute, there were penalty shouts when Kun Aguero appeared to have been taken down by a bad challenge from Ashley Young.  Young did get a piece of the ball which may have saved him in the eyes of the official, but there was indeed contact and United appeared to be lucky to escape without a PK and red card given.

There were nervy moments in the waning moments, de Gea came up with a  huge save on Aguero, and Sterling and de Bruyne combined to hit the post, but United held on for the victory.

What followed was an emphatic celebration by the Red Devils as they appeared to relish in spoiling the City party.  They remain on life support in the title race, and it will likely be two weeks until City can clinch its 5th league championship.

Next, United returns home to face West Brom on April 15th.

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HTC and Orange, today announced at the 3GSM Congress the latest slim-line, ultra-powerful compact PDA with Microsoft push E-Mail capability for the UK, France and the Netherlands markets.
The handset, better known as HTC Prophet, runs on Microsoft's latest Windows Mobile 5.0 platform and supports quad-band GSM, GPRS and EDGE and is delivering instant high speed voice and data communications for the mobile workforce and consumer segments.

"We are delighted to work with Orange as our key launch partner for the latest version of our successful compact PDA platform," said Florian Seiche, Vice President of HTC Europe. "In our experience a product with this level of style and muscle always makes an impact. Throw in the fact that businesses can synch this device to their Microsoft servers for true push E-Mail and Orange, and their customers, will be more than happy."

The device is a strikingly compact PDA in sleek black finish (looks pretty much like the recently announced O2 Xda neo) and supports cutting edge Bluetooth 2.0 and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities (dual support of 802.11b and 802.11g). The device is also equipped with a powerful 2 mega pixel camera and offers 128MB Flash ROM.

"Partnering with HTC has allowed us to provide our customers with handsets that offer PDA functionality with the mass market appeal of Microsoft E-Mail synchronization," said Yves Maitre, Vice President Devices Orange Group. "If you're tired of lugging around a bag full of gizmos, the Orange SPV M600 is the phone for you. It's a phone, a PDA, a camera, a digital music player and an E-Mail device, all wrapped up in a single elegant package."

The M600 should be released later this spring, a price wasn't given yet.

Cheers ~ Arne

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How to write a novel while standing on your head backwards, chewing gum, and texting at the same time

I think I might get the award for longest blog title thus far in the Alley.

While it is mostly satirical, I'm fairly certain that most all of us can relate to the idea of having a billion things that need done all at the same time and not having enough arms, legs, time or brain cells to get it done.

Kids want that crazy thing called dinner and *gasp* help with homework! The NERVE of them! (although, in their defense, I'm guessing most would rather just ditch homework all together, so maybe this is a teacher's demand vs kiddos.) And don't even GET me started on sports and after-school activities they expect paid for and chauffeured to...

Spouses expect anything from a clean house to money in a bank account from a real PAYING job. So overrated...

Bill collectors want paid.

Churches want our time to do crazy things like volunteer in the nursery.

The government wants our taxes.
Our friends want to hang out.
Our school wants PTO volunteers.
Our body wants a shower every once in a while...
And God has the gull to ask for a chunk of time each day in prayer and Bible reading.

The list could go on for a very. long. time.

And on top of all of the normal demands on our time, we're crazy people by trying to write BOOKS.

So how DO we meet all of life's demands and be able to spend quality time to write?

Here are just a few tips that I've learned (and am still learning, because I fail at this daily!)

Listen (or read...) very closely to what I am about to say.

I know. EARTH SHATTERING, huh. No man is an island, and men/women who try to be everything for everybody every single day are destined to 1.) fail 2.) go insane 3.) become addicted to something (for some its smoking or alcohol... for me, it's chocolate. Not. Good.)

Kids should have age appropriate chores. AND, while helping with homework is definitely needed depending on the child, I'm a HUGE believer in making THEM responsible for getting it done. It is not Mommy's job to remind you ten times to study for a test or to do your homework project. It is my children's. They are ones who reap the consequences, good or bad, so they are the ones who should be responsible.

Even if your husband is a terrible cook, he can pick up pizza now and again. And frozen waffles popped into the toaster are totally part of the food pyramid, FYI. I'm not saying to do this daily. I am saying to do this every once or twice a week to help prioritize writing time!

I'm a big believer in setting priorities. But these are not rigid, set in stone. Writing is not always #1 priority... but it also isn't always last, either. I've realized that this is part of MY problem lately. Writing gets put on the back burner because I'm not always sure where to fit it in on my priority list, and if I'm honest, sometimes I have that whole Mommy-guilt thing from moving it up a rung or two.

One of the concepts I took home from my weekend at ACFW is the importance of me putting writing at more of a priority. Sometimes, it will be on the back burner. But I'm going to treat it similar as I do my part-time consulting work, as a job that I need to spend X amount of hours on a week.

Writing TIMES scheduled out do not work for me. My schedule is always in flux and changes daily based on the needs of my four children and those around me. But requiring myself to put in so many hours per week at some point and time, that is much easier. That allows me to look at my priorities and punch writing in to an appropriate slot based on the current demands on my time.

I used to do a much better job at this, and I need to get back to it because it helped me GREATLY. Sometimes we operate under the belief that we need X amount of hours to sit down and write, uninterrupted. If you have that, then GREAT. I am thoroughly jealous.

Sometimes, all you have is a spare 15 or 30 minutes on a lunch break.

Or maybe you can brainstorm while waiting in the car pickup line at school, or at the waiting room at the dentist.

Utilize those small snippets of time so you can maximize your time when you DO have a few hours in a row to write.

Don't beat yourself up when you just don't have time. We all have writing seasons. I've gone through many spurts the last three years when I didn't write a word for months, not because I didn't want to, but because it was not my writing season at the moment.

Personally, I'm entering into a season when God has sat me down and said, "It's time get in there and write, Krista." But that isn't to say in a few months he might ask me to set my pen down for another small break.

What writing season are you in? How do you effectively manage your writing time? Do you use a schedule or some other method?

Jeanne Takenaka said...

Great post, Krista. Honestly, I don't do a good job managing my writing time. It ebbs and flows, depending on what else is going on, and lately, how much momentum I have in getting my story written, edits done, etc. I lost all momentum after ACFW, and I had to rekindle the story in my mind and heart again. Now that it is, I'm working hard to get it done. Housework, for the most part, isn't happening (don't peek into the master bathroom). The kids are in a crazy cycle for a couple more weeks, so my priorities are story, kids karate black belt classes and helping hubby with commitments he's got. Not in that order.

When I'm organized I have a day or two per week set aside for just writing. Today is one. So, I"m going to finish up this comment, skim through email, have a quiet time and get busy. :) Loved your sense of humor. :)

Pepper said...

Oh Krista,
I'm riding that crazy train with ya, girlfriend. With lots of chocolate on order.

And I'm not a very organized person, which makes the train ride a bit (read chaotic, frightening, frustrated)

Prioritizing is a fantastic tip and taking advantage of the little bits of time.

Rebecca Camarena said...

I happen to be super-mom and try to do it all as we're all busy. Take for example did I really need to make that Halloween costume, it was fine without it. A six hour project that ate into my writing time. Thanks for sharing.


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Oh you season's givings for foodies

Has anyone else thought December's been pretty sneaky this year? There I was working hard in October, planning all these things to do when the Merry Month was upon us. And before you know it you're Christmas party's happened, mine was at the end of November, you've had weekend after weekend of Christmas meet ups, and the goose is cooking in the oven!

Ok, there is no goose in the oven but everything else is true! My Christmas spirit is feeling a bit rushed this year, and judging by everyone else around me I don't think I'm alone! So if you're like me and running out of time to buy Christmas presents because you're:

- sharing Season's Greetings with as many loved one's as possible before the big day;
- too busy belting out Good King Wenceslas in your local carol service;
- watching reruns of The Muppets Christmas Carol (Muppets meets Michael Caine meets Dickens);

I can help you. That's right I have not forgotten about Oh You Pretty Pins, it's just been a little while since my last one. In fact that's really an understatement as in my last Oh You Pretty Pins I was calling for an Indian Summer! However, Oh You Pretty Pins is back, seasonal style! So in the run up to Christmas I will be sharing a couple of gift ideas so you can focus on the important things at Christmas. That's right, Muppet Movie reruns.

Foodie gifts who are they for? The short answer is everyone. And the long answer is everyone who loves food. And these are chosen by a food gift expert! I'm fine with calling myself a food expert, I've eaten a lot in my time and that makes me qualified. And if anyone want's to get me a Christmas or a birthday foodie gift* I'm fine with that too.

*The curse of being a December baby is it's too much to hope for two presents.

1. I was given these oyster mushrooms from the Espresso Mushroom Company last Christmas. Tasty fun and not too expensive. Watch this time lapse video of them growing, they're incredible!
2. Cheese lover or not, everyone enjoys halloumi particularly if it's in a burger bun. And now you can make your own available from the Big Cheese Making Kit.
3. Oolong tea and Elderflower is an intriguing combination, add it to Absolut Vodka and you've got a Christmas cocktail just short of a mixer.
4. Ottolenghi stole my heart at his restaurant in Islington 3 years ago and has kept it since. I'm asking Santa for Plenty More this year to continue my love affair with Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine. Check out his hampers too, I can vouch that they are a dream!
5. I am well versed in Persian food, I haven't cooked any for a long time but I'd like Sabrina Ghayour's cookbook to be my guide back.
6.When I asked what my boyfriend wanted for Christmas he said 'to ride a tractor round a farm and get a box full of meat at the end', I'd prefer to skip the tractor and head to The Ginger Pig for a butchery class with a box of meat to take home and a two course dinner instead.
7. Buy these Goat's Cheese and Black Pepper Popcorn from Joe & Sephs at Selfridges. Put them in a bowl. Put your face in the bowl.
8. These mystical spices from the Alchemical Larder at Selfridges would make any cook feel like Hogwart's potions master.
9. I'm a meringue lover, in fact, I'm a Meringue Girls meringue lover (see post here). Spot the sense in that one. Their class is on my fantasy Christmas list for sure.
10. And what do all foodies need while waiting for dishes to be done? A cup of tea of course! I have my eye on these caffeine free Rose and Elderflower Pyramids from Selfridges.