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The following has been received from Biometric Discussion List member Emilio Mordini. Copies of the preliminary agenda and detailed announcement can be obtained from Dr. Mordini. BITE has been the leading organizational proponent for social, ethical and policy assessment and regulation of identification management initiatives.

Henry J. Boitel
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2- 4 September 2006
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Dear Colleague,

This email is to inform you about a NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) on IDENTITY, SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY; SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR HUMAN IDENTIFICATION (AIT) organised by the Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship and the Israeli Center for the Study of Bioterrorism in Jerusalem, next. September 2-4, 2006. .

The objective of the workshop is to develop new and original recommendations for how the preservation of personal privacy and civil liberties is compatible with the need to validate the identity of the individual crosses the spectrum of social interaction. Privacy concerns dominate the debate and the public seems to be scared by the risk of an Orwellian scenario. However v to have an identity is a basic right, which gives foundation to many other rights included the right to anonymity.

This NATO ARW is part of a larger initiative. In 2004 the European Commission has funded the support action BITE, Biometric Identification Technology Ethics ( ) in the scope of the Action Plan on Science and Society of the VI Framework Program. In 2005 the Science and Society Directorate of the European Commission and the BITE consortium have then convened the first Transatlantic Meeting on Ethical and Social Implications of Biometrics ( ). In 2007 we are planning a second Transatlantic conference in Washington DC and the launch of a European Platform.

Proceedings of the ARW will be published as a book volume in the NATO Science Series by IOS Press.

Although participation is only by invitation, there are still few places available for observers. Observers include both senior and junior researchers. Senior researchers are not receiving any reimbursement for travel and lodgement expenses but if accepted they have not to pay for conference fee. Junior researchers can have their own lodgement expenses met by the organisation. Junior researchers who want to be sponsored by the organisation must send by email by July 30:
1)The application form duly filled out
2)Their CV
3)An unpublished paper (comprised between 4,000-5,000 words) on ethical, social and policy implications of identification technologies, which might show their capacity for original contributions in this field. Best papers will be published in the workshop proceedings and their authors will be invited in the workshop. In any case papers will not be returned.

All materials should be sent to Prof. Emilio Mordini (
Best regards

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Fatherhood Can Help Change a Man's Bad Habits, University of Houston Study
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After men become fathers for the first time, they show significant decreases in crime, tobacco and alcohol use, according to a new, 19-year study. Researchers assessed more than 200 at-risk boys annually from the age of 12 to 31, and examined how men's crime, tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use changed over time. While previous studies showed that marriage can change a man's negative behavior, they had not isolated the additional effects of fatherhood.


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SAN CLEMENTE, CA--(Marketwired - April 24, 2013) - Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: MMTC) announced that it will attend this year's Food Safety Summit Conference and exhibit the MIT 1000 in Baltimore, Maryland -- April 30 through May 2, 2013. Now in its 15th year, the Food Safety Summit provides important food safety information and solutions to those responsible for assuring food safety across the food supply chain.

The Food Safety Summit is a solutions-based conference and expo designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry including growers, processors, retailers, distributors, foodservice operators, regulators and academia. "We will continue to showcase the MIT 1000 to the Food Safety Industry through these events," stated Jeff Nunez, MIT's Chairman and CEO. "Our primary objective, dedication, and commitment, however, is to the development of additional 'Identifiers.' In the meantime, it is important that we continue to expose the Food Safety Industry and begin showing the Clinical Industry the speed, ease of use, accuracy, and low cost of the MIT 1000 System, which can be commercially used today for the pathogenic testing of Listeria species." Please visit us at Booth #610.

The MIT 1000 is a stand-alone, rapid laser based bacteria detection and identification technology; a software driven system that can detect pathogenic bacteria and complete an identifying test in under three (3) minutes (average) at significant cost savings per test. In June 2009, the AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) awarded the Company Performance Tested Methods SM (PTM) certification for the rapid identification of Listeria. The AOAC RI provides an independent third party evaluation and expert reviews of methods and will award PTM certification to methods that demonstrate performance levels equivalent or better than other certified bacteria identifying methods. The MIT System underwent hundreds of individual tests, including ruggedness and accuracy, to earn AOAC RI's certification for the identification of Listeria.

About: Micro Imaging Technology, Inc.

Micro Imaging Technology, Inc. is a California-based public company that is also registered to do business under the name Micro Identification Technologies. MIT has developed and patented the MIT-1000, a stand-alone, optically-based, software driven system that can detect pathogenic bacteria and complete an identification test, after culturing, in less than three (3) minutes (average) at the lowest cost per test when compared to any other conventional method. It does not rely on chemical or biological agents, conventional processing, fluorescent tags, gas chromatography or DNA analysis. The process requires only clean particle-free water and a sample of the unknown bacteria. Revenues for all rapid testing methods exceed $5 billion annually -- with food safety accounting for over $3.5 billion, which is expected to surpass $4.7 billion by 2015 according to BCC Research. In addition, the recently passed "New" U.S. Food Safety Bill is expected to further accelerate the current annual growth rate of 6.6 percent.

You can find more information about our company and about Micro Identification Technologies™. Please visit our newly enhanced website at

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Sedona, Arizona in Dec. 2013

The Gila woodpecker is a fine bird related to the Red-bellied woodpecker. It was added to the endangered list in 1998. Very few are still alive today. The Gila woodpecker is endangered. There are an estimated 200 Gila woodpeckers in California.

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97-01  Seigniorage in China Maxwell J Fry
97-02  Depoliticizing Public Sector Enterprises Shampa Chatterjee
97-03 Has the Phillips Curve been Reborn? P J N Sinclair, Nicholas Horsewood
97-04   Does Faster Inflation Raise or Cut the Rate of Growth?  P J N Sinclair
97-05  Chaos and Foreign Exchange Intervention in the Dornbusch Model  Sergio Da Silva
97-06  A General Equilibrium Model of Crime and Punishment John Fender
97-07   A Model of Flexibility and Production Phase Specialization    Lisa De Propris, P J N Sinclair
97-08  The Efficient Sharing of an Uncertain Natural Resource: A Contract Theory Approach Richard Barrett
97-09 Quality of Exports and Taste Bias: A New Approach Immaculada, Martinez-Zarzoso, P.J.N. Sinclair
97-10 Macro-Governance, Capital Inflows and the Real Exchange Rate  Maxwell J Fry
97-11 Macro-Governance, Foreign Direct Investment and Vietnam's Current Account Deficit Maxwell J Fry
97-12  Market Structure, Concentration and Performance: Jordanian Banking System, 1980-1993 I Al-Karasneh, P J Cadle, J L Ford
97-13 The Impact of FDI and Regional Economic Integration on the Economic Growth of the ASEAN-5 Economies,  1970-1994: A Comparative Analysis from a Small Structural Model A Bende-Nabende, J L Ford, J R Slater
97-14  An Investigation of Performance and Cost-Effectiveness in GCE A Level Provision in the FEFC Funded Sector A Fielding, C R Belfield, H R Thomas
97-15 The Consequences of Drop-outs on the Cost-Effectiveness of 16-19 Colleges A Fielding, C R Belfield, H R Thomas
97-16 Uncertainty in Partnerships David Kelsey, Willy Spanjers
97-17 Output, the Price Level, Broad Money, and Divisia Monetary Aggregates with and without Innovation: Taiwan 1967(1) - 1995(4) J L Ford
97-18 The Impact of FDI on the Economic Growth of the ASEAN-5 Economies 1970-94: A Comparative Dynamic Multiplier Analysis from a Small Model with Emphasis on Liberalisation A Bende-Nabende, J L Ford, J R Slater
97-19 FDI Policy Adjustment and Endogenous Growth: Multiplier Effects from a Small Dynamic Model for Taiwan, 1959-1995 A Bende-Nabende, J L Ford
97-20 Eastern Europe's Trade Potential: A Gravity Model Approach Anca Monika Nagy
97-21 The Targets and Instruments of Monetary Control: Long-run Trade-offs, Multiplier Effects, and Central Bank Preferences, Taiwan 1955-1995 J L Ford
97-22 A Virtually Perfect Demand System? Ralph Bailey, Paul Brenton
97-23 The Welfare Effects of Removing the West German Hard Coal Subsidy Rosemary Clarke, Huw Edwards
97-24 China's Energy Sector and its Environmental Impact Rosemary Clarke, Ralph Bailey
97-25 Economic Development, Financial Development and Liberalisation: Taiwan, 1960-1995 J L Ford
97-26 Imperfect Competition, Labour Market Distortions and the Double Dividend Hypothesis Thomas Renström, Laura Marsiliani
97-27 Tax Evasion as a Disciplinary Mechanism for Fiscal Policy Thomas Renström


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Process Retail Group acquires Accent Industries

Process Retail Group Inc., a New Berlin-based integrated designer and manufacturer of custom permanent retail environments, announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Accent Industries Inc. of Kenosha.

Accent Industries is a manufacturer of custom wood and metal retail fixtures for grocery store chains across the United States.
Dave Shaw, the president of Accent Industries, has owned the company since 1975 and will stay on as the general manager of the firm. The Accent Industries name will be preserved, and the company will be integrated as a division of Process Retail Group
The company plans to retain all of the Accent employees in Kenosha and grow the operation.
"The acquisition of Accent Industries will now provide our clients with integrated in-house wood and metal manufacturing capabilities to go with our existing screen printing, digital printing, vacuum forming, plastic fabricating, mass assembly and logistics capabilities," said Process Retail Group president Bob Zanotti.
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What stands out for me as I reflect on the year now behind us is the positive way in which colleagues have risen to the challenges we have faced, and sought out new opportunities to enhance our services.

I am particularly pleased at the great strides we are making in building productive partnerships with other organisations. By pooling our talents and resources, we believe our users can benefit enormously. This year, we have forged a significant new partnership with the BBC, which is bringing to fruition exciting new services.

The Library has continued to develop opportunities to collaborate with overseas partners. I would highlight in particular our work in India where we are participating in a number of projects. I was privileged to join the Prime Minister’s delegation to India in July 2010 to witness the signing of the state-to-state cultural agreement between the UK Government and the Government of India. This followed the signing in June of a Memorandum of Understanding between the British Library and the Indian Ministry of Culture, a framework that is providing real opportunities to work with our counterpart library, archive and museum bodies in India to unlock a critical mass of rich material from our shared history and this is of interest to scholars, researchers and the public.

This past year saw publication of our 2020 Vision, providing a framework for Growing Knowledge: The British Library’s Strategy for 2011–15. Our key implementation priorities over the next four years include achieving regulation enabling implementation of the Legal Deposit Libraries Act 2003; managing the ingest and storage of voluntary and legal deposit content; opening a state-of-the-art facility for storage of physical newspapers; developing selective collaborative stewardship arrangements to collect and connect to content; and establish, in partnership, at least one major new large-scale digitisation initiative in addition to our newspaper digitisation programme.

These plans are, of course, in the context of very challenging financial times. The outcome of the Government’s Spending Review resulted in our Grant in Aid revenue funding reducing by 15% over four years, on top of the immediate in-year 3% cut announced in May, and a 50% cut in our core capital funding for 2011/12. We have worked hard to protect frontline services, but have had to make some difficult decisions; we identified the major areas for saving as staffing, acquisitions, facilities management and preservation, and major and continuing cuts in all our running costs.

The Library’s exhibition programme continues to attract many people to the Library, some for the first time. Our two major exhibitions of the year – Magnificent Maps and Evolving English – were met with very positive reviews, and visitor numbers far exceeded our expectations. Both exhibitions had strong learning programmes running alongside them, and the Library’s learning programme benefited greatly from the opening this year of the Harry M Weinrebe Learning Centre, providing a superb, purpose-built space to support young people in acquiring vital digital literacy skills, and to experience historic manuscripts, sound recordings, maps and letters at first-hand.

The value of our collections continues to grow as we acquire unique, primary material. This year I was delighted that the Library was able to take possession of the archive of J G Ballard, one of the most notable British writers of the twentieth century. Having previously acquired Harold Pinter’s archive in 2007, we were recently able to add to this collection with awards and honours presented to him. The Library also acquired an illuminated medieval prayer roll that once belonged to Henry VIII.

During the year, a singular opportunity arose to acquire the 7th century St Cuthbert Gospel for the nation. Public ownership will enable us to take measures to conserve this remarkable text, of huge historic significance, which will in turn enable greater access to it. I am particularly delighted that we are developing an innovative partnership with institutions in Durham so that the Gospel can also be displayed there.

The many achievements of the past year would of course not have been made were it not for the skills and dedication of all of our staff, to whom I express my sincere thanks. Those who have left the Library this year, I thank for their dedicated service (in many cases over many, many years) and I wish each of them well for the future. I would also like to pay tribute to colleagues in leadership positions across the Library, who have worked together to prepare for the necessary but very painful cuts, and to shape programmes that will enable us to maintain as far as possible our high levels of service.

The British Library will undoubtedly experience a number of years in a difficult financial climate, as public funding is constrained. I recognise that this puts additional strain on all our staff, and I thank them for their continuing commitment to the Library and their energetic and dedicated approach to their work. Together we will focus our energies to re-shape and develop our services, invest in our collections and realise the digital developments which underpin the long-term relevance of the British Library for the 21st century.

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Cystic echinococcosis: decreasing prevalence in Central Greece

Abstract number: P1006

Varbobitis I., Pappas G., Karageorgopoulos D., Anagnostopoulos I., Falagas M.

Objectives: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) remains an endemic parasitosis worldwide, with Greece traditionally considered as one of the endemic European countries. We sought to evaluate prevalence trends of CE in a hyper-endemic for zoonoses area of Central Greece, as detected through abdominal ultrasound.

Methods: Abdominal ultrasound records of patients tested at the Radiology Department of the General Hospital of Trikala, Thessaly, in Central Greece, for the period 2001–2008 were evaluated. The presence of simple hepatic cysts and liver haemangiomas was studied in parallel.

Results: Of the 47045 total ultrasound tests performed in the period 2001–2008, a total of 189 tests revealed abdominal hydatid disease, representing 153 individuals with cystic echinococcosis, indicating prevalence below 4 per 1000. Prevalence of haemangiomas reached 5 per 1000, and that of simple hepatic cysts 13 per 1000. Dividing the study period in two sub-periods (2001–2004 and 2005–2008), a statistically significant trend towards decreasing annual incidence was noted for abdominal CE.

Conclusion: The prefecture of Thessaly in Central Greece is hyper-endemic for numerous zoonoses, CE included, due to its population characteristics (rural orientation, agricultural basis of the economy). Despite a generally high prevalence, a statistically significant decreasing trend in annual incidence was noted during the second half of the study period. In conclusion, the implementation of a national campaign for control of cystic echinococcal disease in both animals and human (started in Greece in 1984), has led to decreasing annual detection rates of CE in Central Greece.

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DOI: 10.1111/b.9780631181392.1995.x

[ vi ] Presented as advice given by a father or sage, the Egyptian Wisdom Texts [8: 54–84, 234–42] embodied traditions and practical morality intended to assist well-to-do young men to progress in society. Preserved in schoolboy copies, the earliest works are of Ptahhotep ( c. 2400 bce ), for Kagemni ( c. 2400 bce ) (Old Kingdom) and Merikere ( c. 2200 bce ). Royal propaganda was stressed in Middle Kingdom examples, and later texts of the New Kingdom ( c. 1290 bce ) included the Maxims of Ani ( c. 1550 bce but written c. 900 bce ) and the Teachings of Amenemope ( c. 1290 bce ) [8: 214–34]. ... log in or subscribe to read full text

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Gareth Whittingham was one of ten Charlotte County hockey players selected to play in the New Brunswick Central Midget Hockey League’s All-Star game held Sunday, January 28 at the W.C. O’Neil arena in St. Andrews, N.B.

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From CBC News Tuesday, August 22, 2006

New Brunswick and Maine tourism officials have joined forces to encourage travellers to take their vacations in both places. A new “two-nation vacation” brochure details three week-long road trips that involve crossing the Maine-New Brunswick border. Read full story…..

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Jon Landau Says Avatar 2 Is Four Years Away

This morning, Hannah attended a preview screening of several scenes from the new, 3D version of Titanic and afterwards, got to exchange words with producer Jon Landau.

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When the Avatar sequels were first announced, I believe that we were told to expect them in 2013 and 2014. Well, time keeps on slipping (slipping, slipping) into the future. According to Landau this morning, the first sequel is “four years away.”

So that’s 2016 by a literal count, though we could be bendy and assume that Christmas 2015 would also be an option. Expect Avatar 3 a year later, as the performance capture and cinematography would take place back-to-back with the second film.

Landau promised that Avatar 2 was going to showcase advanced technology, from the 3D camera system used to the CG and performance capture, but also in terms of a higher framerate. This, he says, is the new frontier that he and Cameron are most interested in pushing.

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Today we’re going to run a few more. Expect a new MarvelNOW checklist… and maybe a DC January one as well…

But to start off, we’d previously had news that Brian Bendis would launch a new Guardians Of The Galaxy comic, bouncing off Avengers Assemble and also the news that a movie is in the works.

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Eric Chavez: I have heard absolutely nothing about Eric Chavez getting re-signed with the Yankees, have you? I wonder what the deal is. Chavez is a guy the Yankees should bring back. First off he’s cheap and secondly, we have a guy we can rely on to play third base, pinch hit in late innings, play first base, or just sit around the dugout eating seeds. Bottom line, Chavez is a team player, still a damn good hitter and he’d be valuable to us again in 2012…. And again… I like the price. I would imagine he’s go for about the same as last season… $1.5 million. We shall see.

Raul Ibanez: You can’t deny that Ibanez is underappreciated. He’s a good ballplayer and deserves some credit. He's flew under the radar for years. His agent apparently called the Yankees after Jesus Montero was traded because they knew the Yankees would be needing some DH help. Read HERE. On the surface, I’d try and sign Ibanez cheap. He’s a veteran, but he still contributes quite nicely. I remember him on the Mariners and the Phillies and he did well for them. I know, that was years ago. Well, let’s be honest, we’re looking at old men in Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon too. What difference does it make at this point? Sure, I'd like the idea of a reunion, but Ibanez isn’t a bad thought at all. That’s all I’m saying.

Gerardo Concepcion: I know, people just asked "Who?" The real baseball peeps know him, he's the 18 year old Cuban lefty the Yankees had a workout with (Read HERE.) They like him, according to Wally Matthews. Read HERE. He's currently a free agent (Read HERE) and the Yankees are among a few others teams interested in this kid. According to Enrigue Rojas at Concepcion was "...named rookie of the year for the 2010-11 season in the Cuban Serie Nacional, the country's main amateur league. He went 10-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 21 games, including 16 starts, with Industriales de la Habana."

Cody Ross: I'm throwing this out there because it just dawned on me. Cody Ross is a free agent and had a decent time with the San Francisco Giants. I know the Mets are interested in him (Read HERE) but why wouldn't the Yankees give this guy a look? Ross is an extra outfielder, Like Johnny Damon, Like Andruw Jones, he's 31 years old and if the Yankees are looking for any extra help on their bench / DH / outfield, couldn't Ross fit the mold? Again, just putting it out there. I have not heard one whisper about Ross and the Yankees, but thought I'd bring it up, probably because I like the guy.

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BLM Releases Greater Natural Buttes Final Environmental Impact Statement

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today that the Greater Natural Buttes Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is available for review.  Following the close of the 30-day waiting period, the BLM will announce its final decision on the proposed project through a Record of Decision and any project Conditions of Approval.
The Greater Natural Buttes is an infill project proposed by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for an existing developed gas field in Uintah County, Utah, on which up to 3,675 new natural gas wells would be drilled from 1,484 well pads over a period of 10 years under the BLM's preferred alternative identified in the FEIS.
“To reach consensus on this proposed project, we have worked collaboratively with federal agencies and tribal governments to move forward with developing our nation’s domestic energy resources, providing a boost to the Uinta Basin and Utah economies, and ensuring the right environmental protections are in place,” said Juan Palma, BLM Utah State Director. “Today’s announcement is an example of what is possible when all parties work together to find common ground. I encourage this type of collaboration as a model to others interested in finding balanced solutions to complex issues.”
"This is a good document," said EPA Regional Administrator Jim Martin. "BLM and EPA worked closely to address environmental and public health concerns, including measures that will protect air quality (as the field is developed). Anadarko's project is a great example of a domestic energy project with essential safeguards."

"We believe the EIS and endangered species consultation are an excellent example of our efforts to achieve a balance of development and conservation,” said Larry Crist, Utah Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Utah Ecological Services Office. “The Service appreciates the collaborative efforts of BLM and Anadarko to conserve endangered species while developing important oil and gas resources. It's a great example of what we can achieve together."

In addition to the BLM’s release of the FEIS, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and conservation groups announced a tentative agreement that, should the preferred alternative be selected, would provide protections for the remarkable White River area while allowing Anadarko to access energy resources.  In this conservation agreement with the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Anadarko agrees to limit the number of wells in and around the wilderness-quality lands of the White River and would lead to the creation of conservation easements along lands surrounding segments of the river.
"We appreciate that Anadarko was willing to sit down with the conservation community, listen to our concerns, and work with us to arrive at a solution that protects the White River proposed wilderness area while allowing the company to proceed with its planned infill development at the Greater Natural Buttes field," said Stephen Bloch, Energy Program Director and Attorney for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.
"This shows what can be achieved when regulators, companies, conservationists, local communities and other stakeholders work together in good faith to ensure safety, address environmental considerations and provide America with the energy resources we all need," said Anadarko General Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Brad Miller. "The Greater Natural Buttes project demonstrates that by working cooperatively with stakeholders, we can deliver the significant, long-term economic benefits of these resources in a manner that protects air and water quality, wildlife, and the scenic quality of the White River and Greater Natural Buttes area."
The Greater Natural Buttes project area encompasses approximately 162,911 acres in an existing gas producing area located in Uintah County, Utah.  New surface disturbance under the Agency Preferred Alternative, which is also the Resource Protection Alternative, would be approximately 8,147 acres, or 5 percent of the total project area. The total estimated surface disturbance under this alternative would be 20,615 acres, or about 12.7 percent of the project area.
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For further questions for Anadarko: Brooke Bell, Project Manager, 720-929-6326

For further questions for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance: David Garbett, Staff Attorney, 801-428-3992

For further information on the FEIS, contact Stephanie Howard, Environmental Coordinator; 435-781-4400; address 170 S 500 E, Vernal, Utah, 84078; email Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours.  The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual.  You will receive a reply during normal business hours.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to manage and conserve the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations under our mandate of multiple-use and sustained yield. In Fiscal Year 2014, the BLM generated $5.2 billion in receipts from public lands.

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patria torontoPatria is now officially open to the public after a 2-month-long soft opening that's had food enthusiasts drooling in anticipation since a sneak peak during TIFF. After opening American comfort concept Weslodge Saloon this past summer, owners Hanif Harji and Charles Khabouth are tackling this neighbouring restaurant which aims to offer a taste of regional Spain.

patria torontoUpon entering, it's the bar that makes the first impression, as it prominently showcases an array of house-baked breads, imported cheeses, wines, and beers. Inside the dining room, the Spanish theme is dramatically interpreted by Commute Home with rich colours, eclectic painted antiques, and a fabulous embroidered mosaic from Marlo Onilla of Biography Design.

patria torontoHarji and Khabouth note that Spanish cuisine is not well represented in our city, despite the fact that Restaurant Magazine has crowned Spanish restaurant elBulli número uno on its worldwide Top 50 best restaurants list for a record five times. Now, Executive chef Stuart Cameron (also of Weslodge) is ready to showcase what we've been missing by importing the best of the best, straight from the motherland.

patria torontoNaturally, we sample small plates from the tapas bar first, like the Pan Con Tomate ($5), that pairs the simple flavours of fresh tomato and glorious olive oil on house-baked bread, or you can choose to add roughly sliced Serrano ham ($6).

patria torontoNext is the 12 Month Manchego Cheese ($8) paired with sweet quince jam, followed by the savory Pimientos Rellenos De Buey ($12), which highlights the same Manchego cheese, although this time it's grated finely atop piquillo peppers stuffed with braised oxtail.

patria torontoFor me, the stars are bite-sized offerings such as the bacon-wrapped dates, Datiles Con Tocino Iberico ($9), as well as the Pulpo A La Gallegos ($15), featuring Spanish octopus from tonight's seafood menu (note: it changes daily) and potato in a smoky paprika olive oil.

patria torontoFor heartier appetites, there are rich pasta dishes suitable for sharing such as the squid-ink-dyed Fideos Negros Con Chocos ($18) and the Fideos Con Almejas Y Chorizo ($16), made with Fideo pasta (an imported short angel hair variety) tossed with clams, diced chorizo, and topped with a creamy aioli that's meant to be stirred in at the table.

patria torontoIn true Spanish fashion, there are also several rice dishes to be shared, like the Paella De Conejo Alcachofas ($45) with chunks of tender rabbit, artichoke, Serrano ham, and green beans.

patria torontoThough desserts like the Leche Frita Con Helado De Azafran ($6) are tempting, we are too stuffed to even consider it. For my next visit, I've already made note to bring more friends and sample more plates, but for now I am leaving exactly as Patria intends: with a full belly and warm heart.

patria torontoPhotos by Jesse Milns

rick / November 8, 2012 at 01:56 pm
Khabouth for MAYOR!
Ken / November 8, 2012 at 02:21 pm
How does the food taste? How does it compare to the dishes at Cava? elBulli, while physically in Spain, wasn't really "Spanish" cuisine.
The mancheego cheese dish sounds like it's taking a stab at Alinea's mancheego dish.
Igor Kenk / November 8, 2012 at 03:20 pm
Did you pay for your meal or were you comped?
Max / November 8, 2012 at 03:27 pm
It's genuinely really good. It's a larger place than Cava - it feels less like a chef-owner place, obviously. And some folks will use that, I think, as a reason to suggest it's "less authentic." it's bigger than cava, with a much grander scale. in terms of flavours, they do compare well. small plates, interesting items, imported products as needed. I really recommend it. full disclosure, I know people who are involved with it but Ihave eaten there three times and was happy every time.
rick mcginnis / November 8, 2012 at 04:01 pm
It looks nice, but the real joy of eating tapas in Spain is that you can get it anywhere, and it's cheap. Literally every bar has a selection, from a few bits of cheese and olives to fantastic great displays, but they're generally just a buck or two a plate. Pan tomaquette for $5 is a bit much - it's literally just good bread rubbed with a ripe tomato and a pinch of salt.
shane / November 8, 2012 at 04:05 pm
Is this an advert or a review? There seems to be virtually no analysis of the tast of the food, which is striking odd for a review. To me, this looks like an advert rather than a review. Was the meal paid for? This is a very odd resto. review, and to me, seems like a paid advert. Could we have some disclosure here? If my suspicisons are correct, this is not the way to do things. We need critical commentary in a review, or, please clearly stte that this is a paid advert. Disclosure is required.

shane / November 8, 2012 at 04:06 pm
wow, that thing i wrote above is packed with typos....please forgive them language scholars...
V / November 8, 2012 at 04:37 pm
I am a huge fan of Spanish cuisine having eaten at Spanish restaurants not only in Toronto but around the world and was at first very skeptical. Despite my skepticism, I still opted to check it out opening night and was blown away by the quality and taste of the food and the fact that the service was impeccable (something that is almost unheard of at TO hot spots). The chick pea tapas dish is full of flavour, Pan con Tomate brought back memories of being in the Spanish countryside and the cheese & wine selection made me giddy. My only complaint is that I wish I could have eaten more.
weird / November 8, 2012 at 08:53 pm
Is this another commercial?
Andy2466 / November 8, 2012 at 09:30 pm
Elbulli is a Catalan restaurant, not Spanish. And some of the dishes like bread with tomato (pa amb tomàquet) are Catalan.
Alexandra / November 8, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I agree with commenter above. It always makes a restaurant sound ignorant of the different cutures that make up federal Spain. "Pa amb Tomaquet" is a Catalan table tradition and sounds golbalized for the worse when said in Spanish-language translation: "Pan con Tomate". It's like having 'FriesWithCheeseGravy' at a Canadian Restaurant in Madrid. If you are going to include quintessential Quebeqois food, don't translate it into the other national language or you sound inauthentic / moronic. Get it? And it's true- Ferran Adria and el Bulli aren't really Spanish. Decidedly Catalan in a time of great nationalist momentum.

I love Spanish food though! Happy to see it! Just do some basic research before making the menu thanks. I hate mediocrity. Xox. Love, alex.
MD / November 8, 2012 at 11:30 pm
Andy2466 and Alexandra, I can imagine that both of you guys are from Cataluña but listen, at least for the moment Ferran Adria, el bulli and Cataluña...are SPANISH!!!
Chino / November 8, 2012 at 11:31 pm
Toronto's take on Spanish food, even Mexican food, is disappointing. Will likely be a couple of months before I go here, but let's hope that by then they have their sh1t together.
ab / November 8, 2012 at 11:55 pm
I am from Spain, I moved 3 years ago to T.O. and I go back home very often. I am sorry, but there is no such a thing as paella with serrano ham or the chorizo dish shown in this post in Spain. I don't know about the quality of this restaurant, what it sounds to me it's another restaurant trying to sell as a Spanish restaurant but half of the courses don't even exists in Spain.
Also,one slice of cheese and little of "membrillo" 8$!?!? Are we nuts!!!
Anyway,hope the food is good and glad that somebody is thinking about bringing food from Spain,because there are many organic and amazing products worth to give a try!
mafalda / November 9, 2012 at 09:07 am
I concur with MD, being myself Basque and very proud of it.. I am very proud to say that the Basque region is in Spain.. therefore I am Spanish... to all of you Catalans ... do not ever forget that. What makes me proud of being Spanish is the diversity that Cataluña, Castilla, Valencia, Andalucia, Galicia, Cantabria, Euskadi, Navarra, Murcia, Asturias, Aragon, Madrid, La Rioja, all of the beautiful Islands ... brings to Spain... How lucky and fortunate can we be?
alex / November 9, 2012 at 09:55 am
These guys don't have a website?

Unfortunately, unless Toronto gets a large influx of immigrants from spain, spanish food will be confined to the realm of high-priced themed restaurants like this one.

Maybe the crappy spanish economy will urge some spaniards to move here, canada should set up an immigration office in madrid or something.
notbasque replying to a comment from mafalda / November 9, 2012 at 02:59 pm
I know many Basques and all of them would rather cut their tongues out than utter the phrase "I am Spanish". I don't know what type of Basque you think you are,but it is not the real type.

Also blog to does not claim that this is a "review" so quit your typical Torontonian complaining.
mafalda replying to a comment from notbasque / November 9, 2012 at 03:33 pm
Sorry, did you say that you were Basque or Spanish? Just because one doesn't believe in the Basque political movement, doesn't mean that they are not 'truly' Basque. My family fought in the Civil war in Spain, fought for their right of language and religion .. fought for the right of choice ...
Joe Mama / November 9, 2012 at 10:57 pm
$15 for 7 bites of Octopus? That's ridiculous...Looks like I'll be carrying on the tradition of never setting foot in a Charles Khabouth Restaurant.
MD replying to a comment from notbasque / November 10, 2012 at 11:43 am
Notbasque,are you spanish? Because obviusly you don't have a clue about spanish people. I'm spanish, not basque but I have A LOT of basques friends and ALL of them are very proud of being spanish and basques like mafalda, not everybody believe in the independence...I don't know what kind of friends do you have but probably they are not the real type. So I repeat for you and the catalans guys, Cataluña, Pais Vasco, Ferran Adria, El bulli, pa amb tomaquet...all this things are basques/catalans but also spanish!
Rebecca / November 14, 2012 at 01:39 am
In short: Patria was fantastic.

The tapas was delicious. Everything was so rich in flavors! Not to mention an amazing pairing of many difference ingredients to create a whole new taste I've never had.

The service was perfect. The staff not only had a passion for guest service but of the quality of their food.

The over all cost was also quite reasonable. I went with 3 others and in the end we spent $50 per person which included all our food, bottle of wine, dessert, and tip.

I can't wait to go back!
El loco / November 15, 2012 at 11:31 am
To all the snobby Spaniards posting here, take a chill pill and relax!

I know you all think Spain is the centre of the universe and the food down there is the best of the world and that everything in Canada sucks but of course we don't expect a Spanish restaurant to be "the real deal spanish" restaurant here in Toronto and we it's never going to taste exactly the same as your mother land but I've been to this place and it's fuckin good. I'm Mexican and I don't expect every taco in the world to taste like they do down in Mexico so chill the fuck down and enjoy all the great restaurants we have in the city and stop complaining if paella is suppose to have chorizo or chicken or noodles or whatever.
jigga replying to a comment from El loco / November 16, 2012 at 08:40 pm

If they really want authentic spanish food, MOVE BACK!. Accept the fact, at least they made a good attempt...not perfect, but still.
FoodieForLife / December 19, 2012 at 12:27 pm
I love everyone's passion! So what we don't agree at least there's a conversation happening! But we shouldn't be know-it-all's if we don't know what we're talking about.

... and insider FYI - Kabouth is a partner in the project for financing. Hanif Harji (blowfish, colborne lane, nyood, kultura, etc) was the concept, menu, design creator
Al replying to a comment from jigga / January 4, 2013 at 05:54 pm
I'm Spanish and I can even admit that sometime Spaniards get carried away with authentic this and authentic that, but let me make a clear distinction for you. You say you don't give a fuck if a taco is exactly the way it is done in Mexico. True, but you also don't get charged $45 for one. My point is that Spaniards tend to come down harder on some of these so called Spanish restaurants since they take the whole Spanish tapas thing and really go over board with charging many times $15 for 2 or 3 gambas. I would be perfectly fine paying average prices for Spanish paella or tapas that is not that authentic. However most Toronto restaurants for Spanish food and it's not even up to par at times. That's why Spaniards get a little pissed about it.
Al replying to a comment from notbasque / January 4, 2013 at 05:57 pm
So you have to be a ETA to be a real Basque? Moron.
Megan / February 10, 2013 at 02:41 am
I just had one of the best meals of my life at this place...the food was insanely tastety! The service was superb, and the atmosphere was everything I ever wanted for a Saturday night out...warm, cozy, and comfortable :) can't wait to go back...keep up the A++ business, you guys are fantastic!!! :) :)
Jhustyn / February 11, 2013 at 12:17 am
What is the dress attire for this place? is a dressy or a casual type place ?
Alex / February 15, 2013 at 11:40 pm
Remember that Spain and its culture are one of the European meticulous ones. In terms of food, it's the preparation, quality and freshness of ingredients, and the level of authenticity. Their culture and food are art, even if casual. So expect some harsh or critical tones whenever it's about the cuisine, especially done outside of Spain. And yes, the takes on it outside of Spain are either overdone or overpriced. Pride of culture and quality quality quality, that's one thing North Americans lack and that they don't understand latin people, culture and their mentalities. Sometimes this lack of understanding or lack of relation spills into political and economic issues, and social issues. And some food for thought, Basques (basque region) is found at the northern Spain and southern France area, so there are Basques in Southern France as well.
Ana replying to a comment from Andy2466 / September 13, 2013 at 06:43 am
Barcelona is part of SPain, and always will be.
Ana replying to a comment from Andy2466 / September 13, 2013 at 06:44 am
BArcelona is part of Spain and always will
Ana replying to a comment from Andy2466 / September 13, 2013 at 06:45 am
Barcelona is part of SPain and always will
Vito replying to a comment from El loco / March 22, 2014 at 06:23 pm
As usual, here is a Mexican talking shit about Spanish people whenever they see a chance... Please Mexicans, get over what happened between the Spanish Crown and Mexico around 500 years ago and GET A LIFE! Spanish people critizise the fact that in Toronto Spanish restaurants overcharge for low quality Spanish food. They clearly ripp people off and don't even serve quality Spanish food. That is what bother us the most. That and that many times they call a "Spanish" dish to something that is not Spanish at all.
Kenda / July 5, 2015 at 09:55 am
Reminds me of a meal I had with a German guest once.. He spent the entire time complaining that the sausage wasn't "real German" sausage, instead of enjoying his excellent meal (at a restaurant located in Canada and not Germany)! Some people can't see the forest for the trees. I find it so ironic that people who consider themselves to be passionate about food and cooking, which is a CREATIVE pursuit, can be so completely rigid! You're like the Amish people of food.

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GIO PONTI (B h, 123 lb) $300,000
Tale of the Cat —Chipeta Springs , by Alydar
B—Kilboy Estate, Inc., KY.; O—Castleton Lyons; T—Christophe Clement

Musketier (GER) (GR/RO h, 118 lb) $100,000
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Gio Ponti was a stakes winner at 2 and a graded stakes winner at 3. But, at 4, he has reached the summitÉand remained there. He won the Man oÕ War Stakes (gr. IT) at Belmont Park July 11, his third straight grade I victory on turf.

The 4-year-old Tale of the Cat colt, owned by Castleton Lyons and bred by the farm in the name Kilboy Estate, ran fifth in his first start this year, beaten only 11Ú2 lengths on Santa AnitaÕs synthetic main track in the Strub Stakes (gr. II). Switched back to the turf by trainer Christophe Clement, Gio Ponti won the Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap (gr. IT) at Santa Anita in March before shipping east to Belmont.

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Gio Ponti is out of the 20-year-old Alydar mare Chipeta Springs, who also liked the turf, running third in the Azalea Handicap on the grass at Remington Park in 1994. Chipeta Springs is also the dam of Fisher Pond (by A.P. Indy), who won the Lawrence Realization Stakes at Belmont in 2002.

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Chipeta Springs has an unraced juvenile full brother to Bon Jovi Girl that has yet to be named but is in training with Clement and will carry the dark green Castleton Lyons colors. The mare does not have a yearling, not having been bred in 2007. This year she produced a filly by Bernstein that will be retained by Castleton Lyons.

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Another solid turf runner in the family is Gio PontiÕs second dam, the Argentine-bred Salt Marsh mare Salt Spring. She was a group I winner in Argentina before being imported to the United States where she was a graded stakes winner and was group I-stakes placed.

As so often happens, a horse that is bought back turns out to be a good runner. Gio Ponti was bought back as a yearling on a bid of $95,000 at the Keeneland September sale and as a 2-year-old on a bid of $45,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Florida sale.

Chipeta Springs was bought by Castleton Lyons at the 2002 Keeneland November sale in foal to GiantÕs Causeway when consigned by Gallardia, agent. The mare went through the ring at the 2005 Keeneland January sale in foal to Tale of the Cat carrying Gio Ponti. Consigned by Paramount Sales, agent, to dissolve a partnership, she was purchased by Castleton Group for $250,000.

Gio Ponti is one of 60 stakes winners sired by Tale of the Cat, who stands at CoolmoreÕs Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky. He is represented this year by seven stakes winners, the others including grade I winner Cat Move, grade II winner Alpha Kitten, and group II winner Real Saga. Tale of the Cat stood this year for $30,000 and will shuttle to Coolmore Australia and stand for approixmately the same fee.ÑD.M.L.


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