Is it spring yet?

Lachanette Tucker, Aakofii Designs (20th Annual Capital Jazz Fest)

Or is it summertime?

I cannot tell with the barometer going up and down from one week to the next . . . But there is no doubt, lots of folks are or will be experiencing upcoming seasonal outdoor events which are already in full swing in cities and towns across the United States!  If you've enjoyed attending these festive events in the past, I am certain you will find several farmer's markets and festivals in a  city or country near you!



Soon, everyone will be in the groove and walking in rhythm, experiencing crowded venues, people bobbing their heads to music and barbeque filtering the air. Not to mention, vendors at festivals and markets engaging potential customers to purchase their lovely one of kind items. And of course, folks fussing about how hot the sunshine is -- but everyone loves the sunshine!

Timbuktu (jewelry designer/maker), 20th CJF

That reminds me . . . During a recent visit to the island of Nassau in the Bahamas (October 2012), I was honored to be one of twenty-four ministers conducting a site inspection to determine the possibility of hosting the members at this destination for a future Religious Conference Management Association's (RCMA) annual conferences.

It is a joy to capture images and experience how indigenous people live day to day in the islands. I have visited this island often - about 10 times,  and I always take the time and visit with the residents on the island. The view never becomes too familiar so I snap a few photos of the food vendors nestled under the bridge; leading to the Atlantis Resort located on Paradise Island. 

If you have ever seen photos or visited the Atlantis up close and personal, you will agree that there is a vast contrast between the food vendors and fishermen compared to the visible wealth a few minutes drive over the bridge. 

These industrious natives fascinate me. Every morning they rise, venture to the space under the bridge, set up their 10X10 area and spend the day awaiting customers. Selling produce and seafood is the primary means these dedicated people earn their wages. The folks sell locally grown produce collected from the nearby cluster of islands in the Caribbean. Not to mention the abundant selection of fresh seafood (snapper, grouper conch, crabs, and more) caught each morning. Throughout the day, the island residents head to the vendors under the bridge to pick up their fresh produce and seafood for the family supper that day.  Needless to say, the best selling item is conch! Conch fritters, conch chowder, conch salad, steamed, smoked, jerked, rolled, spicy, raw, cracked conch, conch and more conch!  Yummy!

Now back to the U.S. . . . While watching the television program, Foodies DC, a fabulous restaurant tour around the Washington region, I am always in awe to discover the number of new and old restaurants located in my hometown. Not to mention, savoring the delicious dishes with my eyes promising that one day I will venture to one of the many restaurants that serve appetizing meals -- one day.  A warning to all; some of the dishes the chefs prepare could clog up one's arteries! Best of all, I am tickled that many of the chefs make an effort and go out of their way to purchase sustainable and organic produce from local farmers. And doing so, the food is more flavorful  . . .  Locally grown produce makes all the difference in the world! 

Recently three organic restaurants in the District of Columbia received certification for preparing healthy organic meals to diners. I have had the honor of dining at one of them, Restaurant Nora a few times. The establishment is known as, "America's first certified organic restaurants." Another healthy and sustainable restaurant is Founding Farmers located on the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. According to their web site, "the flagship location in Washington, D.C. is the city's first LEED Gold Certified restaurant. It's also a Certified Green Restaurant and offsets its annual greenhouse gas emissions through Carbonfund.org. Their Montgomery County, Md. location, also a Certified Green Restaurant, is fully powered through wind energy."

While writing about cooking with organic produce . . . On one of my recent excursions to the Colonial Farm in Accokeek, MD, I learned how to cook the old fashioned way!  A method way before I learned how my beloved grandmother cooked and baked on a wood and coal burning stove.

It was a good thing these dedicated volunteers did all of the cooking; I thought they would expect me to dress in Colonial garb . . . You know, the full experience . . . Cooking in a log cabin, on top of burning logs in cast iron kettles was interesting, but I just wanted to be an observer.  By the way, I also discovered that John, the original owner of the little house where these folks were cooking the meal is buried under the bricks. Rest in peace . . .

Just in case you are wondering, these two folks are stuffing a head of cabbage with ground beef seasoned with natural herbs and spices. To hold it together, they wrapped it in cheese cloth, placed it in the black kettle pot, tucked it deep into the fireplace, and let it cook for about three hours or more . . . Talk about slow cooking. They also made a dish with cucumbers stuffed with sauteed onions, a tossed green leaf salad and a dish made with mushrooms.  

If you peek under the table, you will see where John was buried. Ummmmmmm.

American Market @ National Harbor 

Located on American Way

Opening soon!  

May 4th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit often! Every Saturday! Rain or Shine!

A new project is on the horizon!  In addition to the small business publication that is moving forward (submissions are still being accepted), I am writing another book that will be filled with lots of great healthy information and recipes. If you are interested in submitting a favorite recipe that you are willing to part with, please send it along to phyproductions123@gmail.com.

There's one catch . . . You must create your dish using produce purchased from one or both of our farmers. So, if you are in the area, when you are ready to make that special dish, stop by the farmer's stand, tell them that the ingredients you are purchasing will be used for your dish and send me a note. Oh, in addition to the recipe and directions, you will have to take a picture of the dish! So don't consume it before you snap that picture. Include your name and the name of the recipe.

Farmers and Specialty Food Vendors

Tyson's Farms

Miller Farms

Allie and Trish Sweets

Big Poppa's Kettle Corn

Boordy Vineyards

GoneGreens (dishes with greens)

Gourmet Spices by Joni (dips/sauces)

G's Pierogies

Havana Banana Breads

Puddin’ (bread pudding)

The Sweetest Surrender (sorbet)

Wilhoit's Roasted Nuts

Artisans

Beads by Persia (jewelry)

Big Mama's Blessing Candles

Canvas Photography by Klaire

Casazza Designs (jewelry, hats)

Elements One (jewelry, travel candles)

ET Textiles (handbags)

Habeebah's Herbals (skin and hair products)

Holley Blue Jewelry (silver)

K. Lynn Creations (ornaments, pillows)

Millie's Scented Rocks (aromatherapy)

NativeGrind (long boards)

Reinvented Elegance (jewelry, greeting cards, mosaics, ornaments, using recycled items)

Relaxing Arts (original watercolor, acrylic paintings, giclee prints, note cards, colored eggs, tea cozies)

Sugalump Boutique (children’s hair accessories)

Terry (recycled handmade accessories)

FEATURED American Market Vendor - G's Pierogies

After one year of collaborating with their partners in Pennsylvania, Christopher and Arthur, owners of G's Pierogies will be cooking up authentic tasting Pierogies of Polonia right here in the DC area! G’s Pierogies is expanding its business and will be one of the newest additions to the American Market! These delicious handmade Pierogies are created from a secret Polish family recipe and are made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. They are sautéed using whipped butter and oil along with traditional fried onions. The puffs filled with goodness will be one of the hits at the market this season.

 
Look for other American Market vendors in future Blogs where we will feature all of our artisans. Creative people offering the best to our visitors; reflecting quality handmade products and produce on behalf of their returning and new customers.

In closing . . . Folks who hang around me at least a minute know that in addition to loving all of God's beloved, two of my favorite things are  . . . Babies and puppies! Adorable!

Meanwhile, we will see you around soon . . . American Market or at the Capital Jazz Fest!  And please stop by and visit us on FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, So Maryland, So Good, NGFN, Fresh Nation, USDA, MD Department of Agriculture, The Patch, and more!

Thank you for reading and spreading Joy!

Happy Easter! 

At long last, a warm spring day! It appears the month of March is going out like a lion . . . The winds will die down and then April will bring lots of rain which is good for the farmer's crops. 

If you had the opportunity to read my last blog I shared a heartfelt story about clipping daffodils from my beloved father’s garden. 

For a couple of weeks I have been staring at daffodils in the local grocery store -- $1.99 (not including the tax) for six (6) stems. Although they are hearty and strong, I just could not convince myself to spend $2.13 for flowers that I saw growing wild alongside the road.  Oh how much I wanted to have a bunch of those lovely bright yellow flowers to brighten my home and to take and place into the vase of my parent's site at the cemetery.   

So, I gave in. With no cars in site, in the middle of a two lane country road I made a U turn and parked out of harm’s way on the grass.  Now mind you, there were signs posted on an old empty abandoned house that read, "Private Property", but I thought, those flowers are not growing exactly on "their" property, instead, they were growing between two old abandoned houses.

Without question, I had to talk myself into climbing up on the small hill, walking in the weeds, leaves, and the vines entangling my feet, not to mention, realizing that I was taking a chance of getting caught by the owner of the abandoned houses. Who knows, the owner may decide to come to the house at that very moment.  Egad!  What would I say!  And all the while, I was asking myself, "Why should I leave those beautiful flowers there to wilt away?"  Thank goodness there were no possums, raccoons, or other wild animals and crawling critters to deal with.  Whew!

So, like a good Brownie turned Girl Scout, I grabbed my trusty scissors and into the weeds I went!  How much fun I had clipping away and reminding myself not to be greedy . . .  I needed to leave some of the flowers for other folks to admire as they drove along the country road. Besides, the flowers will return next spring . . . The bulbs are still in the ground.

For all of my family and friends, included below are the lovely flowers for you to enjoy!  And they didn't cost me a dime . . .  

He Is Risen! 

 To you and your loved ones, 

have a lovely Easter! God bless you!

Observances and Celebrations!

The spring season is popping up everywhere!

While I was sitting in traffic on Route 50 heading into town this week, I was captivated by the rows and rows of beautiful daffodils along the roadside. Seeing these flowers reminded me of spring days when I was a young person waiting to see the first plants poke its leaves from beneath the ground. Every year I would carry a pair of scissors and venture into my beloved father's yard to cut as many daffodils that he would allow. The front and backyards were filled with yellow and white daffodils!  With handfuls, I rushed into the house where my beloved mother stood waiting for me to drop these lovely delicate beauties into vases filled with water. The house was overflowing with the golden yellow flowers that lasted a week or more. As the years passed, that exhilarating feeling deep in my tummy always yielded fond memories as I anticipated the season when the yellow flowers shining upward to the sun would soon blossom. (Photo image on Google - PinIt)   . . . . Pssst . . . I am still clipping daffodils!

 

As you are aware, the advent of spring brings a sense of newness . . . Daffodils, crocuses, tulips emerging from the warming ground, the tree buds, red breasted robins, ideas, and the new arrivals of baby lambs at the National Colonial Farm located in Accokeek, Maryland. With the anticipated rain fall this weekend lasting into early next week, I am certain the local farmers are jumping for joy as nature pours plenty of water on the seedlings.

More often than not, during meeting planner's conferences that I attend, I have the fortune of discovering a new association representing a specific cause. Associations exist for just about every reason under the sun. It is true, like minded people really need to be surrounded by the people who understand them. But more fascinating, I have found that there are lots of observances and celebrations for almost every cause in our country. Did you know that there is such a thing as "National Apple Pie and National Donut Day?"  Who in the world comes up with these ideas?  With all of these celebrations, who has time to be sad? There's an observance for almost everyday of the week so -- Let's celebrate and be happy!

The more I involve myself in a project, the more I discover! Thank goodness for the Internet! But I can be very dangerous surfing the net . . . Just ask my family and friends, I love to share . . . And Lord knows, I need to get rid of some of this knowledge swimming around my mind! 

Meanwhile, if you find yourself bored with nothing to occupy your time this weekend and heaven forbid you do not want to look at the March Madness games, or look at those Nike shamrock Notre Dame outfits, or you just don't have the energy to venture outdoors in the rain; take a peek at www.cutecalendar.com and discover a boat load of observances. And if you have ever been curious about the number of health and wellness commemorations throughout the year, click the link below and you will unearth your heart's desires. While scrolling through the list, consider supporting one or more these special days. Doing so will tickle your fancy and perhaps encourage you to extend a helping hand to a fellow neighbor! www.nationalwellness.org/resource/resmgr/2013_nwi_healthobsvcal.pdf  

Now, back to the matter at hand -- Spring time is almost here!  In keeping with the theme the month of March is 'National Nutrition Month'.  And speaking of unearthing, did you know . . .

March 19th is

Agriculture Day!

Thanks to Janna at the University of Maryland Extension for keeping folks abreast of special occasions, I am able to share this exciting day with you!

Should you desire to support local farmers take a moment to review the information below. And do something to acknowledge this great day . . . The Agday logo and information were supplied to me by my new friend (Penny at ACA): www.agday.org 

National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public's awareness of agriculture's role in modern society.

Generations Nourishing Generations

Agriculture Council of America Announces 2013 National Ag Day Date

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 19, 2013. This will mark the 40th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Day 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”

On March 19, 2013, ACA will host major events in the nation’s capital including the Mix-and-Mingle Luncheon and the National Celebration of Agriculture Dinner. Additionally, the ACA will bring approximately 100 college students to Washington to deliver the message of Ag Day to the Hill.

These events honor National Agriculture Day and mark a nationwide effort to tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture is a part of all of us. A number of producers, agricultural associations, corporations, students and government organizations involved in agriculture are expected to participate.

The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:

• Understand how food and fiber products are produced.
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.
• Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.
• Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

National Ag Day FAQ's

What Is Ag Day?

It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.

Who Hosts Ag Day?

The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level. However, the awareness efforts in communities across America are as influential - if not more - than the broad-scale effort.

Why Celebrate Agriculture?

Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use and wear on a daily basis. But too few people truly understand this contribution. This is particularly the case in our schools, where students may only be exposed to agriculture if they enroll in related vocational training.

By building awareness, the Agriculture Council of America is encouraging young people to consider career opportunities in agriculture.

Each American farmer feeds more than 144 people ... a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite simply, American agriculture is doing more - and doing it better. As the world population soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States.

What Can YOU Do to Help?

Put simply, get involved! Your participation in Ag Day is critical in helping us spread this positive message about agriculture. If you are interested in planning an event, download your Planning Guide today. Of course, there are other ways you can lend your support, including sending a letter to your local newspaper, calling your Congressional representatives or simply sharing information about agriculture with youngsters in your community.

In closing . . .

Remember, the American Market is eight (8) Saturdays away!  We'll be waiting to see you! 

Join us. . . http://youtu.be/vXGhQaY-Z4w (Video produced by Ose O, Grind Revolt)

Also find us listed on: Fodors, So Maryland, So Good, Maryland Department of Agriculture's Farmer's Market Directory, USDA.gov, FreshNation, AgritourismWorld, Craftmaster News, www.nationalharbor.com, Twitter, Facebook, and more! Spread the Joy!

Brought to you by: Phenomenal Productions LLC and Hannah's Grace, Inc.

Join us at the Market!

The 2013 Farmer's Market Season

is right around the corner!

 . . . And representatives in the agriculture industry, market masters, farmers, food preparers, and more are stirring things up, planting seeds, and getting ready for a bountiful harvest this season! 

Here’s a question for you, “Have you been keeping up with the growing greening industry that is saturating every community in the nation?” Well, we have! The environmental and food industries are bustling with a resurgence of new businesses, organizations and of course, the federal government has been keeping a finger on the pulse to ensure our communities’ stakeholders have access to wholesome and healthy food.  Needless to say, there is no shortage of local farmers markets in the United States and the numbers are increasing each year. According to the USDA Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), there are over 7,800 farmer’s markets up and running in communities across the nation. In the Washington, D.C. Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA), the region boasts four hundred fourteen (414) local farmers markets; 153 in Maryland, 226 in Virginia, and 35 in the District of Columbia.[1]

Additionally, “The top states, in terms of the number of markets reported in the AMS directory, include California (827 markets), New York (647 markets), Massachusetts (313 markets), Michigan (311 markets), Wisconsin (298 markets), Illinois (292 markets), Ohio (264 markets), Pennsylvania (254 markets), Virginia and Iowa (tied with 227 markets) and North Carolina (202 markets). Together they account for nearly half (49 percent) of the farmers markets listed in the 2012 directory.” [2]

“Geographic regions like the mid-Atlantic (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia), the Northeast (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont), and the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee) saw large increases in their listings, reporting, 15.8, 14.4 and 13.1 percent more markets, respectively.”[3]

Now that you have been well informed about the growing number of healthy food hubs to help feed your body and soul, the flip side to this exciting revelation is that there are neighborhoods which still do not have the benefit of accessing healthy produce and other nourishing foods. Case in point, during the spring and summer months in 2002, I recall driving in certain neighborhoods around the city (D.C.) with my beloved father observing the number of citizens that seemed to be gaining weight.  My father as considerate as he was, told me to stop talking about people because he felt I was being hurtful. But in due time, he too began to recognize that folks were becoming more “full-bodied”.

When the folks who could possibly shed light and take action on this “bulging” problem, recognizing that obesity had already become a health problem, it was too late. People living in underprivileged communities were already experiencing increased incidences of heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure and other debilitating health related conditions was on the rise. Medical practitioners, food preparers, legislators, and other people concerned about the well-being of citizens soon recognized that the light bulb above their heads needed to be turned on and the rest has become history.

 

While I would enjoy sharing my ideas and experiences and research about this vast subject matter I believe there are a sufficient number of organizations that are doing the work to inform, educate and explore how we may become a healthier society. Organizations run the gamut promoting healthy foods, beverages, supplements, topical solutions, natural herbs, spices, and recipes. Some of these organizations include: NutritionAction.com, Women Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN), Center for Science in the Public Interest (CPSI), The Healthy Urban Food Enterprise Development (HUFED) Center, Agritourism, LocalHarvest, Accokeek Foundation, University of Maryland Extension, So Good, So Maryland, Real Age, FreshNation, USDA, Department of Agriculture, Sproutade, MOM’s, Yes, Whole Foods, and on and on and on.

The Wallace Center produced the report, Charting Growth: Sustainable Food Indicators  in 2009 with the primary focus to “develop indicators for sustainable community-based food systems (SCBFS). As the report points out, these indicators were used to, “assess their current strength in the US and their growth. The vision guiding this project was one of greater viability and number of food systems that provide access for all communities to a safe and healthy food supply, grown in a manner that protects the environment and adds social and economic value to rural and urban communities.”[4]

‘EAT WELL and FEEL REAL GOOD INSIDE!’

“WHY GOOD FOOD MATTERS” – According to Winrock . . .

For many of us, since childhood we recall the term, “We are what we eat.” Expounding upon this thought Winrock states, “Through eating, we re-make our world according to what we are.” The researchers at Winrock assert, “It is hardly surprising that a country where ever-higher levels of material consumption are prized as signs of status and progress is showing the impacts of over-consumption in our bodies, in our national budget and individual credit-card balances, and in our land and waters. Fast food consumption has surged since the first McDonald’s opened as a walk-up stand in 1948, featuring 15-cent hamburgers, french fries, milkshakes, coffee and Coca-Cola. To read the full report, visit: 

http://www.wallacecenter.org/our-work/past-initiatives/sustainable-food-indicators

So, to continue doing our part to help solve this dilemma, we are providing our neighbors with healthy and wholesome foods at one of the D.C. region’s farmer’s market . . .

American Market@National Harbor

May 4 until October 26, 2013 ~ 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Founded in 2008, the American Market is a farmer's market situated in the heart of National Harbor located on American Way. Surrounded by trees, park benches, a cooling fountain,  a variety of merchants, restaurants, and a host of savvy businesses, and residents, the market features local family owned and operated farms such as Tyson Farm (est.1988) hailing from the lush mountains in Hedgesville, West Virginia and Miller Farm (est. 1840) from the rolling fields in Clinton, Maryland. In addition to our farmers, the market also features local artisans who hand produce products such as; handmade jewelry from recycled items, greeting cards, skin and hair products, customized long boards, banana breads, roasted nuts, straw hats, spices and dips, local Maryland wines, pierogies, delicious ganache, kettle corn, sorbets, and more that will tantalize the taste buds!

Applications are rolling in from local purveyors submitting their bids to participate in the sixth season at the American Market!  To date, the following vendors are confirmed and prepared to welcome visitors and residents from around the region and from other cities and countries to partake in a fruitful season. To offer you a hint of what our local growers and food vendors offer, here's a sampling from our farmers and artisans to help prepare you for the season . . .

Our Farmers & Specialty Food Vendors . . .

Miller Farms (grower/farmer), Tyson Farms (orchard farmer), Wilhoit’s Roasted Nuts (cinnamon and sugar coated pecans, almonds, cashews and spicy cashews), Big Poppa's Kettle Korn (five (5) flavors), Boordy Vineyards (local Maryland wines), GoneGreens (delicious dishes created with greens),Gourmet Creations by Joni (herbal dips and savory sauces),G's Periogies (authentic and homemade), Allie and Trish Sweets (low fat ganache), The Sweetest Surrender (sweet and delicious sorbets)  . . . (as of 2/22/13)

Our Artisans . . .

Big Mama's (soy) Candles, Canvas and Matted Photography (images from cities in the U.S.), Casazza Designs (straw hats, bedazzled sun visors, jewelry), Habeebah's Herbals (personal care products – hair, skin), Holley Blue Jewelry (silver jewelry), K. Lynn Creations (handmade pillows, ornaments), NativeGrind (custom designed long boards), Reinvented Elegance (a variety of dazzling jewelry and accessories made from recycled items, greeting cards, mosaics, pressed flower art), Elements One (precious stones jewelry, travel candles), Scarvelous (crocheted hats, hand clutches), ET Textiles (handcrafted women’s cloth handbags, jewelry, accessories), Fatima Silver Creations (precious stones, silver jewelry), Millie’s Scented Rocks (aromatic rocks for health and wellbeing)  . . . (as of 2/22/13)

HILights – Farmers/Growers

Tyson Farm, circa 1988 (Hedgesville, West Virginia) has been American Market’s staple farmer since 2010 boasting delicious tree and other fruits and vegetables. The farm is a family run and operated with Max Tyson at the forefront along with his sidekick brother, Miles. They travel selling their produce from market to market in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland. The farm harvests acres of tree fruit such as delicious peaches, twelve (12) varieties of apples, six (6) kinds of pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, succulent blackberries, cherries, zucchini, squash, and more!

Miller Farms, circa 1840 (Clinton, Maryland), one of the first local growers when American Market was established six years ago bringing seasonal produce such as: asparagus, beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, greens, spinach, lettuce, okra, sweet onions, peas, peppers, radishes, yellow squash, green zucchini, pumpkins, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, turnips. In addition, a few years ago, Miller Farms acquired a bakery from another nearby market that produced  delicious baked goods featuring a delicious selection of donuts, cookies, butter-flake rolls, seasonal pies, sweet cakes, muffins, shortbread, bread pudding, rum buns. Other offerings on sale will be items from their green house herbs, vegetable plants, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, planters, and don’t leave the market without your jars of McCutcheon's products jellies, jams, butters, relishes!

American Market welcomes artisans, exhibitors and specialty food vendors who handcraft their products and wares. Interested? The market is managed and produced by Phenomenal Productions LLC. Connect with us at phyproductions123@gmail.com. Visit www.nationalharbor.com and www.phenomenalproductions.com

‘We’ll see you at the market!’

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[1][1] USDA Agricultural Marketing Services, Internet, 2012 Directory, Data was updated on 1/18/2013 and this includes entries received from 1/09/2013 - 1/18/2013. The next update is tentatively scheduled for 02/07/2013.

[2][2] Ibid.

[3][3] Ibid.

[4][4] Wallace Center, Winrock International, Internet, 2006