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Jun 04, 2009
Nnimmo bassey interviewed by Dutch magazine
Nnimmo Bassey, Friends of the Earth International chair and co-founder of Environmental Rights Action (ERA) in Nigeria was recently interviewed by Ex Ponto Magazine in the Netherlands.
In the article he talks about his introduction to human and environmental rights in the 1980's and how his goal since then has been to help strengthen and mobilize local communities to fight for their own interests.
Nnimmo also mentions the dangers he's encountered as an activist and how he has used music and poetry to cope with his own struggles and to empower others.
Read the full interview here
Find out more about Environmental Rights Action
Like a festival without the fun
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.
The Young FoEE day began earlier than any would have liked, especially after the late night spent banner painting in preparation for Friday, but everyone was keen to get their first look inside Hotel Maritim where the climate talks were taking place.
After final rushed meetings in the bus and tram we arrived at the rather soulless area around the hotel, and after a brief stroll along the footpath, adjacent to a motorway, 35 of us congregated in the front entrance of the hotel for the first group shot. Young FoEE had arrived, and we were hard to miss.
After passing security it was like being thrown into a sea of suits, and as my first experience at this kind of event I was relieved to find that it wasn't as scary as I'd expected. A rather small venue, considering the importance of the talks, and a disturbing number of smiling delegates… was this a reflection on the progress of the talks? Not if the FoEI delegation were to be believed.
The atmosphere inside the hotel was a surreal cross between music festival and boardroom meeting: all the freneticism, energy and legions of sleep-deprived people that you'd find in a festival, but with all the music and fun removed.
The hotel was full of surreal juxtapositions and the rhythm strangely hypnotic: I would later find myself signing off a press release for Friday's action with a snoring delegate on the sofa opposite, a destitute polar bear below, and calls of "Fossil of the day" echoing through the corridors.
But, to work! The Young FoEE groups split again into three, and continued from yesterday's sessions. Action locations were scoped out, and plans refined. Policy differences were ironed out and the media potential was explored. It was clear there remains plenty of room for the Young FoEE/FoEI message.
Campaigning in South East Europe summer training and skillshare
Friends of the Earth International and Friends of the Earth Croatia invite you to the seminar 'Campaigning in South East Europe' to be held on the island of Sholta, Croatia from July 20-26, 2009.
The Seminar is a part of the Friends of the Earth International project: Capacity building and networking among environmental NGOs and youth in South Eastern Europe with FOEI experience.
The project will last for three years and is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you are based in the region or this is simply something you're interested then please go to the Friends of the Earth Croatia website to find out more.
Jun 03, 2009
Young FoEE, split three ways
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.
As the discussions continued in the Maritim hotel, Young foe-ers prepared for the following four days, with morning briefings going deeper into the FoEI position and the background and history of the UNFCCC.
Using "action preparation" as a very poor excuse to get out of these discussions my colleague and I jumped on a bus into central Bonn in search of chalk, paint, paper, fabric and general school materials. You ask why? All will become clear on Friday.
The afternoon saw the Young FoEE group split into three working groups: Action, Media and Policy, followed by three hours of discussion and training.
By the end, in short, the Action group came up with some wonderful ideas and concepts for actions throughout the week, with a teaser for the Flood in Copenhagen (FoEI's large mobilisation at the UN climate talks this December) on Thursday, the main action on Friday (more to be revealed), and further 'fairytale' actions/interventions on Saturday.
The Media group tried to define their role so as to best assist both the Action and Policy groups, to get the Young FoEE and FoEI positions across, and to get the most amount of media-coverage possible, while discussing the possibilities and potential for new-media.
And finally, from what I could observe, the Policy group got incredibly frustrated, and stuck in a quagmire of acronyms and detailed technical discussion.
Back in central Bonn, the REDD side event: "REDD traps: can we avoid them?" with the Global Forest Coalition, asked if it is possible to develop REDD policies that respect indigenous peoples' rights, conserve and restore biodiversity, and do not undermine the climate regime.
- Find out more about Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD)
Tomorrow brings the Young FoEE-ers first trip to the conference centre, accreditation, the small task of preparing and implementing the Flood teaser action, a small amount of press work, and an introduction to Climate Justice from the Climate Justice Now!
Lots to do.
Jun 02, 2009
Plans are a foot
Delegates from 182 countries are in Bonn discussing key negotiating texts which can serve as the basis for critical climate talks in Copenhagen this December. Sam fleet from Friends of the Earth Europe and also a member of the Young Friends of the Earth Europe movement (Young FoEE) is there.
Arriving Tuesday afternoon in glorious weather, weighed down by sacks of wellington boots, flyers and other materials, not to mention our tents, we were greeted by fellow Young FoEE-ers in the garden outside our hostel.
We would not be entering the Maritim Hotel, the centre of the talks, until Thursday, and looked forward to two full days of training and action preparation.
We had no first-hand idea of how the talks were going yet, but the general feeling was one of optimism, although, this would soon be challenged.
The Young FoEE activities got off to a great start. The first afternoon was spent with introductions and to each other and the whole UN climate talks process known as UNFCCC.
After a brief overview of the week's activities, the evening brought an unexpected surprise when members of the Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) delegation arrived for an evening workshop. What was meant to be an informal chat about the FoEI stance on the talks turned into very intense and motivating discussions.
Initially the FoEI delegation looked incredibly exhausted and frustrated by the UNFCCC processes, and said as much, giving all the Young foe-ers a bit of a reality check . But, the pessimism was soon swept aside by a motivating and passionate talk from Asad Rehman, Senior Campaigner for Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The core message of the talk was that the frustrating UNFCCC process should not be demotivating, but in fact the complete opposite: it should be motivation for action action action. This got us all very excited. Talks continued until around midnight, and it became clear that there was a huge gap waiting to be filled by the Young FoEE activists in Bonn: an action-sized gap right outside the Maritim hotel. Plans are indeed afoot...
- More pictures of Young Friends of the Earth Europe in Bonn can be viewed here
- Follow their Twitter updates and more here
Apr 21, 2009
Syeda Rizwana Hasan wins prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize
Congratulations to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, chief executive of Friends of the Earth Bangladesh/BELA, who has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize 2009 for the Asia region, recognising her public interest work in the conservation of the environment.
As Bangladesh's leading environmental attorney, Rizwana's legal advocacy for tighter regulations for the country's environmentally devastating ship-breaking industry in particular, makes her one of six winners of the world's largest prize for environmentalists this year.
Rizwana, who is also a member of the Friends of the Earth International Executive Committee, collected the award last night (April 20) at a ceremony in San Francisco and will be honoured on Earth Day (April 22) at a smaller ceremony in Washington D.C.
The Goldman Environmental Prize was established in 1989 by San Francisco civic leader and philanthropist Richard N. Goldman and his late wife, Rhoda H. Goldman. It has been awarded to 133 people from 75 countries.
Prize winners are selected by an international jury from confidential nominations submitted by a worldwide network of environmental organizations and individuals.
- Watch a video of Rizwana's work
- Learn more about 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize winners from other regions
- Find out more about Friends of the Earth Bangladesh/BELA
Mar 17, 2009
The World Water Forum
Delegates are gathering in Istanbul this week for the 5th World Water Forum (WWF). Meanwhile the Peoples Water Forum is holding solidarity events around the world to mark World Water Day.
The forum, held by the World Water Council, is intended as a space for governments and industry to exchange ideas about conservation and the development of water resources. Critics, including Friends of the Earth International, argue that members are more concerned about restricting access to water and pushing a privatisation agenda.
By way of protest the People's Water Forum is holding solidarity events around the world to mark World Water Day on March 22 by declaring water a human right and a central component of the global commons.
Feb 17, 2009
Climate Justice Assembly Declaration
At this year's World Social Forum in Brazil, Friends of the Earth International supported and participated in several events on climate justice, plantations and food sovereignty. The allowed social movements and civil society organizations opposed to a world dominated by capital to debate just and sustainable alternatives. Below is the statement on climate justice produced in one of the workshops.
No to neoliberal illusions, yes to people's solutions!
For centuries, productivity and industrial capitalism have been destroying our cultures, exploiting our labor and poisoning our environment.
Now, with the climate crisis, the Earth is saying "enough"!
Once again, the people who created the problem are telling us that they also have the solutions: carbon trading, so-called "clean coal", more nuclear power, agrofuels, even a "green new deal". But these are not real solutions, they are neoliberal illusions. It is time to move beyond these illusions.
Real solutions to the climate crisis are being built by those who have always protected the Earth and by those who fight every day to defend their environment and living conditions. We need to globalize these solutions.
For us, the struggles for climate justice and social justice are one and the same. It is the struggle for territories, land, forests and water, for agrarian and urban reform, food and energy sovereignty, for women's and worker's rights. It is the fight for equality and justice for indigenous peoples, for peoples of the global South, for the redistribution of wealth
and for the recognition of the historical ecological debt owed by the North.
Against the disembodied, market-driven interests of the global elite and the dominant development model based on never-ending growth and consumption, the climate justice movement will reclaim the commons, and put social and economic realities at the heart of our struggle against climate change.
We call on everyone - workers, farmers, fishermen, students, youth, women, indigenous peoples, and all concerned humans from the South and the North - to join in this common struggle to build the real solutions to the climate crisis for the future of our planet, our societies, and our cultures. Together, we are building a movement for climate justice.
We support the mobilizations against the G20 summit and on the global crisis from March 28th to April 4th, and the April 17th mobilization of La Via Campesina.
We support the call for an International Day of Action in Defense of Mother Earth and Indigenous Rights on October 12th, 2009.
We call for mobilization and action everywhere leading up to, during and beyond the UN climate talks in Copenhagen, especially on the Global Day of Action on December 12th, 2009.
In all of our work, we will expose the false solutions, raise the voices of the South, defend human rights, and strengthen our solidarity in the fight for climate justice. If we make the right choices, we can build a better world for everyone.
Feb 09, 2009
fourth annual photo competition
Friends of the Earth International is excited to announce our fourth annual photo competition.
This year's photo competition will gather photos from around the world on the theme of "Biodiversity Lost, Biodiversity Preserved". The best shots will be featured in a series of materials we will launch in conjunction with the 2010 UN International Year of Biodiversity, including a calendar and an international photo exhibition.
Find out how you can take part in the competition and view last year's winners
Jan 28, 2009
World Social Forum 2009
Social movements and civil society organizations opposed to a world dominated by capital are gathering in Belem, Brazil to debate just and sustainable alternatives.
Friends of the Earth International are at the event and will be reporting back with media releases, blogs, audio reports and photographs.
Watch this space for all the updates.
Jan 16, 2009
Where is the humanity of the United Nations?
A poem by Juan Almendares chairperson of Friends of the Earth Honduras.
To the poet of the olives
Mahmoud Darwish (1942 -2008)
and for the children of Palestine.
Killing or war!
said the wise owl,
while waking up from its millenary dreams.
Killing!! Said the hawk,
while showing its sinister claws ...
Killing is the slogan!
Cried the Coryphaeus of death.
While the owl,
settled on my eyes,
I could not open
my tightly closed eyelids
due to the gruesome scene
of the Palestine massacre.
Who can sleep
and keep silence,
if this unpunished killing
hurts the heart
of humanity?
In the labyrinth of infamy,
missiles and bombs
killing the children,
torture the life of dreams
and strangle the heart of the mothers
Such land in Gaza
my throat is tightened,
pain tores
my silence.
I shouted and shouted with solidarity courage:
Where is the humanity of the
United Nations?
Brother, sister!:
The children,
the olive trees and the winds of the desert have died!
I heard the voice of the poet of the olives:
The "Birds are dying in Galilee"
And the joy is "withered in the borders."
I am skin and heart of all colors.
My soul embraces the planet
with the song of the lark
and the subtle flight of the hummingbird.
I love humanity,
without holocausts:
Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America,
Without the Nazi genocide against Jews and Gypsies,
without martyrdom in Palestine.
I love freedom:
freedom of the olives,
freedom without walls
freedom of the water.
Freedom of the stories
in "a thousand and one nights."
I Dream of the poet of the olive trees:
with no occupied territories,
without financial crisis and hunger
due to the business of weapons, or
oil wars;
due to gold and emeralds.
My dreams want to shake
the conscience of the people
and overcome with love and rebellion
the hunter of the planet.
I dream of the freedom of Palestine, and
Honduras, my occupied homeland.
A free Homeland!
Homeland for all mankind!
Jan 12, 2009
stop gas flaring in nigeria
Today we launched a cyberaction (online petition) against the government of Nigeria urging them to put a stop to the illegal and harmful practice of gas flaring. Please join us by adding your name to cyberaction.
Friends of the Earth International is calling for an immediate end to the destruction of the environment and the lives of the people living in the Niger Delta. Please join us in calling on the President of Nigeria to end gas flaring in all Niger Delta communities.
Gas is often found mixed with crude oil and must be separated. Burning
the gas is the cheapest way to do this yet also the most environmentally
destructive. Regardless, this is what the major oil producers in the
Niger Delta have been doing for decades despite it being illegal in
Nigeria since 1984.
Nigeria is the world's second largest flarer of gas associated with crude oil extraction. The country burns 23 billion cubic meters annually. This practice, which costs $2.5 billion in annual revenue losses has led to a myriad of social, health and environmental costs, and is also a major factor in the tension and conflicts raging in the Niger Delta region.
In 2005 a Federal High court sitting in Benin ordered Shell to stop gas flaring in Iwhrekan, saying it violates the people's fundamental right to life and dignity of human person. The judge ruled that gas flaring is a "gross violation" of the constitutionally-guaranteed rights to life and dignity, which include the right to a "clean poison-free, pollution-free healthy environment".
There can be no more excuses. We must act in large numbers and demand the government of Nigeria brings about an end to gas flaring once and for all.
Dec 30, 2008
Stop to the attack on Gaza
Friends of the Earth International statement on the current situation in Gaza.
Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) joins its member organisation in Palestine and the Palestinian people to call on the Israeli government to immediately halt the attack on Gaza and the massacre of innocent people. As we write, over 390 Palestinians have been killed and close to 2000 have been wounded, including children and numerous civilians.
The attacks and destruction, which began on 27 December 2008 are an unacceptable humanitarian catastrophe.
These attacks have been indiscriminate and grossly disproportionate. Palestinian houses, universities, medical stores and mosques have been destroyed. The attacks have equally destroyed electricity and water supplies and have crippled other essential services already brought to there knees during the last two years, during which Palestinians in Gaza have been living under siege with food and fuel supplies being blocked and the healthcare system starved of basic medicine and equipment.
Friends of the Earth International denounces in strong terms all violent action and calls for an immediate ceasefire. We also demand the dismantling of the apartheid walls built across Palestinian territories as these have created major social, environmental and human rights abuses – making life extremely hazardous for the Palestinians and others.
We call for an immediate halt to this Israeli aggression against civilians in Gaza and an end to all violence against civilians on both sides. We also call for access to medical and food supplies in Gaza.
The ongoing destruction is a deep scar on the conscience of the world and cannot be allowed to continue.
We ask peoples across the world to unite in action for solidarity and peace, and call on all governments to bring pressure to bear for a just and lasting peace.
Take action
Join us in calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - and for peace to be achieved between Israel and Palestine in 2009. Sign the petition on the campaigning website AVAAZ.org
Dec 16, 2008
FoEI welcomes eight new members to the federation
We are delighted to announce our new members and executive committee as voted in by our current members at this year's Biennial General Meeting in Honduras.
At our Biennial General Meeting in Honduras this November the Palestinian Environmental NGO Network became a full member of Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) and eight new groups were admitted as associate members. A new chairperson and executive committee were also voted in.
Friends of the Earth Palestine / PENGON
PENGON is a network of 21 member organizations dealing with environmental issues such as; agriculture, water, health and sanitation, sustainable development, cultural heritage, human rights, pollution, wildlife, research and development. They are a welcome addition to the Friends of the Earth family.
Find out more about Friends of the Earth Palestine
associate members
We are also pleased to welcome the following eight new groups to the federation:
Liberia - find out more
Malawi - find out more
Mexico - find out more
Mozambique - find out more
Tanzania - find out more
Timor Leste - find out more
Sri Lanka - find out more
Uganda - find out more
Nnimmo Bassey the Executive Director of Friends of the Earth Nigeria has been elected as the Chairperson.
In his acceptance speech to the members present in Honduras he highlighted the unique period in history we are in:
"We stand at the crossroads of history with the scaffoldings erected by capitalism and neo-liberalism collapsing like a pack of cards. No matter how many people live a lie, the lie remains a lie.
People may decide to live in the imaginations of their minds, but the truth is that sooner than later the reality knocks us back to concrete challenges. We stand at a crossroads, but we must take the right turn and FoEI is well positioned to take the lead in that march."
executive committee (Excom)
Finally, congratulations to the new and existing members of the ExCom who will guide the federation in the right direction over the next two years.
Karin Nansen - FoE Uruguay, Vice-Chairperson
Jagoda Munic - FoE Croatia, Treasurer
Meena Raman - FoE Malaysia
Mario Godinez - FoE Guatemala
Rizwana Hasan - FoE Bangladesh
Bobby Peek - FoE South Africa
Sarah Jayne Clifton - FoE England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Bast - FoE US
Dec 15, 2008
FoEI speech to the UN climate conference
At the end of the COP 14 negotiations in Poznan Friends of the Earth International were invited to give their verdict on the conference. Kate Horner from Friends of the Earth US spoke on behalf of the federation. This is what she said:
Friends of the Earth International came to Poznan hoping for
progress. We had hoped industrialized countries would commit to steep
emission reductions - without offset loopholes - and would announce
their willingness to support developing country mitigation and
adaptation actions.
However, we remain thoroughly disappointed with the outcomes of the talks thus far.
The distinct lack of achievement here in Poznan falls squarely on the shoulders of the rich industrialized Annex I countries who after 16 years, and despite the rhetoric we have heard about urgency, are still failing to take the climate crisis seriously and realize their obligations under the Convention.
Most Annex 1 countries have spent the majority of this precious negotiating time crafting get-out-clauses and offsetting schemes at the expense of genuine reductions.
These delaying tactics do not set an encouraging tone for the intense year of negotiations to come. Here in Poznan, we have seen, yet again, the same obstructionist, business-as-usual approach of developed countries.
Looking forward, we must not ignore the science and the reality of what needs to be done.
For any reasonable chance of avoiding dangerous climate change, Annex-1 countries must by February 2009 commit to at least 40% emission reductions by 2020. But even this level of reduction may not be enough for many vulnerable nations, so why are we discussing anything less?
To achieve necessary emissions reductions globally, finance and clean technology must be urgently delivered to allow developing countries to make a just-transition towards low-carbon development.
Further, negotiations under REDD:
- are failing to ensure the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities are genuinely protected,
- are failing to distinguish monoculture tree plantations from natural forests,
- are failing to recognize the biodiversity benefit of forests,
- and are risking the privatisation of forests through market-based schemes.
We are not approaching a cliff; we are hanging dangerously over the edge. We must see a radical shift in the focus of this process.
Anything less with be a failure for all people and the planet.
Dec 12, 2008
Pessimism, pessimism plus more pessimism..
After two weeks of early mornings and late nights was it all worth it? The businessmen probably think so.
This morning's meeting was probably the last one. A lot of us have been disappointed about what has happened (or not happened) here at the COP. Even though it was somehow expected, we are still drained and depressed.
After the meeting, I went to sit in one of the multiple corners of the venue, and saw all these people walking from one place to another trying not to be late for the next (possibly) senseless meeting or negotiation.
Well, maybe for big business it's not so senseless, they are definitely the big winners here, as they will keep on with their "business as usual" plus they will get some more profit from polluting with all these crazy offsetting mechanisms.
So expectations to reach an agreement here at Poznan are very low. As I see it, these negotiations are sold out to the people with fancy suits who got us in this mess in the first place. Will you allow them to keep making the COPs a series of international business meetings to see how they will take advantage of climate change as a business opportunity? Ok, some of my colleagues from FoE tell me that not all businesses are bad, like wind and solar... But the problem is how businesses are structured and how they work, not what they sell.
As global civil society we should block this nonsense and make a call not to accept what's going on here. I don't understand why people can't see the urgency of our situation, this is why it is so important to inform and empower!
I'm a little disappointed about the international youth group (not Young FoE - those guys are great), at first it was looking good, they were planning outrageous actions to wake the delegates up, but sadly some of those involved watered down the actions (just like some of the grown ups also at the UNFCCC), afraid they would loose their accreditation. BUT, there are some youth groups and young people that are not letting themselves be manipulated by the status quo, these are the true heroes and my respect goes out to them.
OK! I feel better now! No more pessimism. We need to keep on fighting for a fair and clean planet. You probably are thinking that I'm too pessimistic and that I'm not giving any positive thoughts on how we could fix this mess.. but that's another post =)
PS: Poland is sooo much into 80s pop music!! you can hear it all over the place. Maybe there's a historical reason why?
Dec 11, 2008
Wrap it up!
Some cause for hope and excitement on another rainy day in Poznan.
This morning was brightened up with a colourful, fantastic action by Young Friends of the Earth Europe.
They've spent months collecting almost 2000 messages on little squares of fabric from people in 30 countries. After many arduous hours stitching them together into banners and ribbons the outcome was incredible.
"Act now! Wrap it up! Act now!" was the message of the day, with a 2 meter globe being wrapped in a ribbon containing messages of hope and action, to inspire delegates and urge them to 'wrap up' the negotiations.
The individual messages were fantastic, covering everything from more wind power to demands for climate justice and more. Quite a number in languages I didn't recognise either, which is always good to see (the dominance of the english language in the climate negotiations is appalling).
The great atmosphere and colours of the action meant that not only the ministers who had agreed to come showed up, but also someone from the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Commissioner from.. well, not really sure where along with crowds of people peering through the windows at us.
The Ministers that came - from Norway, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany - were presented with a framed fabric message, and, there even appeared to be genuine excitement from some.
A good job at any rate. The Young FoE Europe crew are fantastic and a force to be reckoned with. I'm looking forward to seeing what they're involved in next - although there may not be much more opportunity for action before this climate meeting ends, there are rumours of interesting plans for 2009. If you want to keep an eye on them, or get involved, check out their blog here - http://countdowntopoznhagen..wordpress.com/
On a more serious note though, the negotiations are supposed to end today, and so far there isn't much to be hopeful about. The statements from Ministers started today, which really highlights what is important to different countries and gives an idea of what will come out of this. I spent so much of the day frowning I think I've given myself permanent creases between my eyebrows - and we still have a day of statements to go!
Nevertheless, I'll keep you posted (and try to keep a degree of hope - a necessity if you're going to be involved in this process).
Dec 10, 2008
Almost the end...
The opposition from certain countries to resolutions is as depressing and predictable as the weather.
As it gets closer to the end of two long weeks, many people I've been talking to are just ready to go home. I'm sure part of it is due to the overcast, rather miserable weather but it's also because the texts that are set to come out of these negotiations are looking far too inadequate.
Yesterday, important wording around the recognition of Indigenous Peoples' and forest peoples' rights was removed from a text on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation(REDD) - a mechanism which I suppose was designed to protect forests, but in its current form can undermine land rights, encourage the conversion of forests to plantations, and reduce the value of forests to their carbon content... among other things.
We remain hopeful that we can get this wording back into the Draft Text, however it was a big blow to Indigenous Representatives here. Actually, that's an understatement. There was outrage, tears and anger, particularly at the four countries who opposed the text - Canada, United States, Australia and New Zealand. Not surprisingly, these are the same (only) four countries that voted against the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007.
Response came in the form of an impromptu protest, and campaigners raising it with several delegates from Indonesia, Australia, the US and more. What impact this will have though is uncertain. With Indigenous Peoples having no official voice in the UNFCCC process, it may require a lot more yelling to get their rights recognised not just in the REDD but in all mechanisms which affect rights to land, food and livelihoods.
Yours in solidarity, hope and a hint of depression,
Civil society against the world bank
Check out this video of the world bank demonstration in Poznan that Friends of the Earth International took part in.
Dec 09, 2008
No rest for the...
Too much nonsense in so little words
I had decided to take Monday off, but, guess what? Even though there are no formal negotiations today, I'm here at the conference attending all sorts of press conferences, side events and meetings. So much for taking it easy.
Here at the COP 14 most people are talking about CDMs, REDD, FCPF, LCA and..GEF. Hold on.. what!!?? No, I didn't get it either. Uhh well, some of these things have to do with offsetting.. aha, yes ..well, this means for example that if I throw rubbish in my back yard, I can pay my poor neighbor some money so he doesn't cut his grass so the wind can blow some of my rubbish in his backyard and then he keeps it there well hidden, because this would mean ..it would mean... no I don't know what it would mean!!
This is ridiculous, wouldn't it be easier not to throw any trash at all? And in this case, stop emitting Co2??
To me it just sounds like legalized bribing to keep polluting so big business can keep making more profit and governments are letting this happen just because they are scared their economy will collapse. But then again, isn't this happening already??


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According to Andrew Bunya, President/Owner of The Aquarium Connection, who recently collaborated with "Tanked" on the installation, stocking and servicing of a custom interactive aquarium at Camarillo's Rocket Fizz, "Business themed aquarium displays are definitely growing in popularity in Southern California." He should know - this Agoura based entrepreneur has certainly worked on enough of them! From Santa Monica to Simi Valley and Hermosa Beach to Hollywood, Andrew has designed, stocked and maintained hundreds of aquariums, meeting the needs of a diverse client base, at residences, movie production sites, community events, public facilities and private businesses. His favorites are living coral reefs, and unique "destination tanks" that draw an audience into a site and keep them coming back for more.
Based on his reputation as Ventura County's "guy in the know" when it comes to fish, the "Tanked" team asked Andrew to work with them on their first Ventura County installation at Rocket Fizz, a nostalgic soda-pop and candy shop on Ventura Boulevard in Camarillo. The whimsical rocket-shaped interactive tank, emits a cloud of fog when patrons push the blast off button, while inside the tank, fizzing soda bottles and photographs further enhance the theme. The Aquarium Connection stocked the tank with a selection of colorful saltwater fish, including blue tangs and clown fish, a.k.a. Dory and Nemo, and will provide the ongoing servicing of the account, including tank maintenance and proposals for interactive programs.
Store manager, Angela Morgan, says the tank draws constant foot traffic and is a great visual. "The kids come in all day long to check out the interactive tank and it is fun and relaxing to have it here." She adds that her experience with The Aquarium Connection has been very positive and that "Andrew has been open and receptive to her calls and questions." She looks forward to seeing the Rocket Fizz aquarium installation featured in the upcoming episode of "Tanked" April 19, on Animal Planet, and invites everyone to come into the shop to check out their unique themed tank.
Bottom line... Aquariums are good business. People like fish! Aquatic art offers stress-relieving viewing, provides positive feng shui, and increases enjoyment for personnel and visitors alike. Interactive and custom design tank features can provide education or marketing value as well. Andrew explains that when clients realize the potential promotional benefits, they find creative ways to allocate their marketing/advertising budget towards tank design and servicing.
The Aquarium Connection's growing reputation as the company with the latest buzz on fish, has fueled requests for state-of-the-art destination tanks and innovative co-promotional campaigns to stretch everyone's advertising dollars. Working on his latest design at The Aquarium Connection corporate offices in Agoura, Andrew says, "The possibilities are endless... From candy shops to high-end specialty boutiques - fish are found swimming around everything from soda bottles to stethoscopes and diamonds!" The Aquarium Connection has designed living aquatic art around many different themes, creating sustainable natural eco-systems, living coral reefs, high impact artificial reefs, and exotic jellyfish habitats. Whatever the project, The Aquarium Connection team insists on absolute customer satisfaction and offers innovative programs, including leasing, fish guarantees. and cooperative marketing strategies to meet a wide range of needs and budgets.
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About the Foundation
The Foundation for Effective Governance (FEG) was established in 2007 to develop and implement projects and programs focused on the long-term development of the Ukrainian economy and to further public debate on the most important economic challenges facing Ukraine. FEG is a nonprofit, independent organization serving the interests of Ukrainian citizens.
FEG's initiatives are focused on practical results; therefore, it actively cooperates with the government at all levels during the development and realization of its projects and programs.
One of FEG's fundamental principles is to engage top international experts. Each project is carried out in partnership with leading international organizations that have extensive expertise in solving similar challenges. International experts in close cooperation with Ukrainian specialists directly interact with the appropriate State authorities to take into account the best world practice as well as the features of the Ukrainian economy. After the programmes are approved, the Foundation assists the authorities in implementing the reforms.
The Foundation for Effective Governance is Mr. Rinat Akhmetov's private initiative; it is his personal contribution to the economic development of Ukraine and the facilitation of systematic dialogue among experts, government, business, civil society organizations, and mass media.The Foundation's Founder provides financial support, leaving the full independence of actions and decisions to the Foundation, within the framework of the existing mission. The Managing Director is responsible for soliciting, managing, and evaluating the Foundation's projects. The Foundation's Director is responsible for general management, formulating strategy and representing the Foundation in public.


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Michelle, you look great. You had an amazing transformation. You should be so proud of yourself. The fact that you inspired your husband to join is even more amazing. Thanks for joining our group.
You inspire us all.
Hey Warriors!
Where is everyone? Did you all succumb to the turkey coma from your Thanksgiving feast? Or did everyone go on a holiday with out me?
Hi Tracey:
I think you will find most of this group over on the 11/22 thread, since that is when most started their second challenge...come on over.....
"The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday!"
All right Warriors for Life!
I searched through and am resurrecting this thread. I will update our 11/22 thread to let you all know - but lets start a ROLE CALL - Staats all present and accounted for!
some of us are finishing C-2 & others are on midway through... but we know our gang. I am going to try & come here once a day for inspiration on finishing C-2, during my AR, and phase 3 of who knows what - probably 3 days of BFL lifting & 4 days of cardio to prep for a half marathon that starts in 8 weeks!
You guys / gals are great & are my motivation & accountability partners - I love all of you!
Here I am, present & accounted for!!
Leaving work in a few minutes to get a griddle to make some of those great protein pancakes!!
I am also here reporting for duty!!!
Yeah, Baybee! (Throwing hand up in the air) HERE!!!
There's a girl out there warming up with your max.
Glad to see the old thread has been resurrected. This is a great place for us all to check in for motivation, accountability and just plain freindship. You all have been a blessing to me. Get out your Warrior paint and get ready to go to battle. Spring is around the corner...
Happy Friday!!
Another great WO this AM. HIIT tomorrow AM & then a week of AR before starting the next 12-week cycle.
cuervo - I am ready for spring ... 12 degrees here this AM!
Everybody have a great day!!
"Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
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Good Morning fellow Warriors,
I totally hit SNOOZE way to long this monring. Oh well, will have to hit the last LBWO of the challenge this evening after work & knock out the HIIT tomorrow morning.
I think we are suppossed to warm up this weekend & into early next week; I cannot wait to start pounding the pavement again!
Cuervo - I am going to enjoy a week of weights & get ready for our next battle this spring! Looking forward to heading into another battle with you brother!
Grandpa Hiker - I feel you on the cold man. It has been freezing here. Looking forward to SPRING.
Everyone else - Keep rocking!
Happy Saturday!!
Woohoo!! Just finished last session of this cycle!! HIIT, abs & hiking training!! Boy am I feeling good!!
BDMom – should we warn the guys at the Gold's gym that you are coming & they need to up their game!! I am so proud of you for following your heart & going back to school for something that you really like to do. I have not bitten the bullet & order the TM yet, but I think that when I do it will be the Nordic like you got.
Cuervo – you are right about using our AR time to evaluate & set new goals.
Staats – I agree with you on the motivation, etc. that we all give & receive from our group. All of you guys are my heroes!
I hope all of you "Warriors" have a great weekend & AR …. honk honk!!
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Just checking in to say HELLO real quick.
Finished with a great HIIT yesterday followed by a couple dozen reps of each muscle group. It was a fantastic way to end C2.
See you all in the morning.
Good morning everyone,
I hope you all had a great weekend. I had to work both days 3-11, but still got my workouts in and spent a little time with the family.
I am going to attempt some running at the track this week just to keep things going and prepare for next week. I hope to have a refueled desire and drive to really make some changes during the next 12 weeks. I will make it more official by taking pics every couple of weeks and recording my stats. This last round I didn't keep close track of everything and feel that was a mistake. Monitoring my progress keeps me on track better.
Hope you all have a good day...To those still kicking it, give it all you have. To those just finishing, dont get too relaxed, Monday comes soon so be ready.
Good Morning Warriors...I am full throttle already for me week of AR!
Cuervo - that is an awesome reminder...Monday is coming soon, so don't get too relaxed.
After my last workout on Saturday, I spent the day doing a small construction project at a church that is about 30 miles away from where I live.
Yesterday was my free day and I enjoyed two full fledged free meals. I didn't feel bad for one minute - LOL! This morning it is back on track with my egg whites and oatmeal!
I will probably do some cardio a few days this week to keep the blood flowing. Some walking and some running will probably be in the mix.
I am so proud of this whole group...WARRIORS for LIFE!!!!! Have a great day!
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We introduced our latest project platform, an '03 Toyota 4Runner, in last month's issue of 4WD&SU, and we can't begin to tell you how much we love this vehicle. We've been testing the 4Runner in factory form for the last few months, and we give it nothing short of our highest ratings for ride, comfort, dependability, and fuel economy. However, if for some reason you haven't figured it out yet, our job here at the magazine is to modify vehicles for four-wheel adventure!
Options for suspension modifications on the '03 4Runner were somewhat limited until recently. We think the reason for this is that owners have been hesitant to modify this vehicle because of its initial sticker price (the Limited edition sold for just under $40,000 new), thus the demand for aftermarket parts has been relatively low. Now that these vehicles are coming down in value, major aftermarket accessories like suspension systems are becoming more prevalent. Also helping the availability of suspensions for this generation of 4Runner is the fact that the new '06 FJ Cruiser is almost the exact same platform.
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With the installation of our new kit, we were able to get Nitto's new Dune Grappler tires under the 4Runner. The size of the tires is 285/70R17, or 32 inches tall. The addition of the suspension and the taller tires raised the approach angle of the front bumper from 16 inches to 21 inches - a total increase of 5 inches. The lowest point of the front skidplate is now 14-3/4 inches off the ground. That's a whole lot more ground clearance over factory height for trailblazing and exploration.


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4-star eco-friendly resort in Wesley Chapel with 7 restaurants
Situated in the suburbs, this eco-friendly resort is close to Quail Hollow Golf Course and Lexington Oaks Golf Club. Area attractions also include Shops at Wiregrass and Pebble Creek Golf Club.
Resort Features
In addition to 7 restaurants, Saddlebrook Resort and Spa features a golf course. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a poolside bar.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature wireless Internet access (surcharge), air conditioning, and climate control.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- General
In addition to a full-service spa, Saddlebrook Resort and Spa features a golf course and an outdoor pool. Dining is available at one of the resort's 7 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery store. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 4-star property offers access to a business center, a technology helpdesk, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 95,000 square feet (8826 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms, small meeting rooms, and a ballroom. This eco-friendly resort also offers a health club, a nightclub, and a spa tub.
Saddlebrook Resort and Spa has designated areas for smoking.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Total number of rooms - 540
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Event catering
- Shopping on site
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Laundry facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Concierge desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service health spa
- Grocery store
- Health club
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Children's club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Multiple small meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of restaurants - 7
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 95,000
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 8826
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 34
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- Steam room
- Technology helpdesk
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Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
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Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
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- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
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- Cable TV service
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Dial-up Internet access (complimentary)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Dining
Dempseys Steak House - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Tropics - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Poolside Cafe - This poolside café serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Dempseys Too - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
T.D.s Sports Bar - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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A golf course and a health club are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - miniature nearby
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- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
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- Skydiving nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Basketball on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Fishing on site
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- Golf lessons on site
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- Swimming on site
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The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms.
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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- A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party CertifiedThis property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Florida Green Lodging Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.


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Robin comes back from Argentina with a gorgeous man by her side
Barney and Ted pose as out-of-towners to charm some women
Two beautiful women both take a liking to Ted
Kid-phobic Robin surprisingly forms a bond with the young son of her boyfriend
Ted's new girlfriend is jealous of his friends.
Marshall sells his soul to a corporate law firm.
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They're out. It's tick season.
Few creatures elicit such revulsion. And for good reason. Ticks are the number one transmitters of zoonosis diseases in the U.S., that is animal diseases that can be transferred to humans. They are second only to mosquitos worldwide. Ticks infect people (and deer and cattle and dogs, and so on) by burying their heads in our skin and sucking our blood.
Deer ticks can carry the spirochete bacterium, which causes Lyme disease, a debilitating and sometimes fatal attack on a victim's joints, heart and nervous system. It used to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, it wasn't identified until 1975, when a group of mothers in Lyme, Ct., realized how unusual it was that they all had children with "rheumatoid arthritis" – and this led to the discovery of the bacterium and its vector, the tick bite.
The other scary diseases carried by ticks are Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever, which is a virus, and is transmitted by wood ticks.
All of the medical websites on ticks talk about the proper removal of an imbedded tick. They say to use tweezers and to grasp the tick firmly as close to the head as possible and pull, with a steady – not a twisting – motion, lest you leave the head and mandibles in the skin. They say definitely do not grab the tick's midsection or use the old folk wisdom of a hot match head to get the critter to back out of its own accord. These might cause the tick to regurgitate its stomach contents into the host, increasing the likelihood of disease.
Wish I'd known this back in the 1960s. I was staying at a primitive cabin in southern California and was getting dressed one morning when I discovered a tick on my side about belt high. It was partially engorged with my blood – must have been attached for at least a day – a tiny, eight-legged cabernet grape.
I tried just grabbing and pulling, but it didn't come out. The tick's jaw parts are barbed. I tried again, stretching my skin by inches, but it didn't budge. I remembered the match trick and wasted a couple of kitchen matches; the thing wiggled its legs in the air. But really, it couldn't have backed out if it had wanted to; it was too full of blood.
Finally, I just grabbed and pulled as hard as I could between finger and thumb, and it came out. Or rather, it came apart. The pinhead black head was still in me. I was lucky. It didn't get infected. And I didn't get sick.
The websites also say to avoid squeezing or crushing the tick. And to wash your hands thoroughly after handling one. Where was this wisdom my whole life? Most of the 900 species of ticks that live in North America are hard-bodied ticks. They are not easy to dispatch. You can't just pinch them or drown them in the sink. They're prehistorically tough. I have always killed ticks by ripping their upper parts from their lower parts, thus guaranteeing that they will not see another day, another patch of skin. I learned this from my sister, the vet, who delighted (I'm quite sure she delighted) in searching her dogs for ticks and ripping them asunder with her fingernails.
A dear, and now dearly departed, friend of ours once thought he was suffering from Rocky Mountain spotted fever. At least that's what he told us. That was his excuse for symptoms that included chills, fever, muscle pain, headache. And mental confusion. Turned out he was seriously bipolar and was suffering a wild, manic phase. It culminated when he banged on our door at 3 o'clock one morning and insisted I help him break a window in a car nearby where he was pretty sure there was a sleeping pill that would save his life. I took him to the psych ward at Montrose Hospital, and a few days later he was better.
What good are ticks anyway? The numbing chemicals they inject into their victims to render the bite painless have been studied by medical science for years. As have the anti-coagulants in their saliva that improve blood flow.
Chickens and guinea fowl eat them.
The ecologists say, "Ticks are an important link in the food chain as they take nourishment from large host animals high in the food chain and transfer that energy down the chain to lesser organisms."
The best answer I've heard requires you to empathize with bacteria. It says that ticks are a good thing – from the pathogen's perspective.


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It operates a number of resources that are extremely useful for tourists already in Bermuda or those still at the planning stage.
Visitor Information Centres
The Visitor Information Centres can provide tourists with a great deal of information to assist them with planning their vacation once on the island.
They can be found at the following locations:
- Hamilton Visitor Information Centre – now located at Dangelini's Cafe next to Hamilton Ferry Terminal
- Dockyard Visitor Information Centre – gazebo on Dockyard Terrace, next to the ferry stop – also at Kings Wharf and Heritage Wharf when cruise ships are in port
- St George's Visitor Information Centre – King's Square, St George
Their helpful and knowledgeable staff are willing to answer any question visitors may have. They also stock brochures, bus and ferry timetables, sell tokens and passes for buses and ferries, and much more.
Every visitor should at least pick the pocket-sized map of Bermuda they offer. It's easy to read and shows all hotels, attractions, golf courses, banks, post offices, transport links (ferry and bus stops, taxi stands etc.), and much, much more. It's also free.
Official Bermuda Tourism Website
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has a website where it's possible to obtain further information on hotels, restaurants, things to do and much more.
One of its strongest features is its events section. As well as major events like the PGA Grand Slam of Golf, it also offers comprehensive listings for hundreds of smaller things happening around the island. These include craft demonstrations, guided walks and tours, and art exhibitions.
The site also offers a useful downloads section with brochures and other useful resources for planning a successful trip. These include a map of the island, notice of intended marriage form, immigration regulations, guides to St George and the Royal Naval Dockyard, plus brochures for diving, fishing, restaurants, and more.


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M-Th 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-11pm, Su 11am-9pm
Neighborhoods: Kalorama Heights, Northwest, Northwest Washington
Get cozy with friends and family and enjoy an Italian feast at this loved-by-locals restaurant. – In Short
Homesick for your mother's Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic. Dishes center on Southern Italian immigrant fare, and are meant to be shared family-style with a large goblet of wine-to enhance the taste, of course. The ornate décor with walls covered in vintage photos evokes a warm homey feel that welcomes customers to dine among the other families and loyal customers. Buon Appetito!
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499 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL | Directions 3278928.593462 -81.355248
Neighborhoods: Winter Park
great funky tex mex – Truck stop taco is great, even better filled with the shredded beef. The shredded beef enchiladas, as well as the cheese filled ones, are great and very large. The chips and salsa are great as well.
Service good but food couldn't be dryer. – I went there a few times with friends. The first time it was pretty good. The second time they messed up on my order and gave me a chicken burrito instead of shredded meat with nothing to swallow it down with. Had to ask for sour cream. Another time the take out order had NO sour cream or anything just a dry taco I could have ordered the same at Taco Bell because Taco Bell's taco's have more favor. The third and last time my partner decided it was a brillant idea to flirt with the barmaid behind the bar. He said something about body enhancements and she grabbed her top and bottom. Showed no class and the chips were stale.
Horrible. Food, Service, Crowd. I went expecting a great party and good food. I was sadly mistaken. Drunk idiots draped every were. I don't think any server there actually knows what the are doing. The whole staff is drunk, including the managment. The food was not good. You would think mixing Winter Park snobs, idiot college kids, and blue collar potheads would be fun and exciting; awful. Don't waste your time.
You've got to embrace grunge to truly experiences PR's "taco palace." – In Short
The exterior resembles a roadside shack and the interior doesn't do much to improve much upon first impressions--chairs vibrate with the passing trains and the decor could be generously described as "early pool hall." Parking is tough during peak times, particularly due to its location--between railroad tracks and a busy intersection on Fairbanks. Once inside skip the appetizers and indulge in warm, home-made tortilla chips and spicy, chunky salsa. Fajitas sizzle, and the black and white enchiladas leap off the plate. The pollo fondido, similar to a chimichanga, comes packed with beef or chicken and topped with cheese, a spicy red sauce and sour cream.
Good tex-mex-- – I love good TexMex and that is hard to find in Orlando. The restaurant is a little hole in the wall kind of place. and there are actually holes in the wall. Nothing remotely fancy here. Ok, it's a dump. But the mole sauce is worth the trip alone. It is perfect. The service is always friendly but they tend to be a little short staffed when the place is busy. So bring some patience if it's busy cause you'll need it. I've sampled lot's of items and have enjoyed most everything. If TexMex is your thing you might wanna try PR's.
Worst Mexican Food Ever – After finding this restaurant from City Search, my husband and I decided to try it. First, the restaurant is a nasty looking hole in the wall. When we walked in the place was crowded and the hostess/server sat us in the back corner at a two top table. So far, I still had hopes for this place even though it looked nasty.
The walls are covered with hand-written notes from past patrons. On the ceiling, I noticed some profanity and a drawing of a fist flipping the bird. The waitress took a while before she took our order. Since the place was crowded, it didn't bother me that much. When our orders were finally taken I ordered a taco and a tostada, and my husband ordered a taco salad.
The salsa was really good. Unfortunately, that is the only compliment I can give this restaurant. When my food was delivered, I had no utensils and the server ran away before I could catch her. I waited and waited and was finally able to flag down my waitress and when she returned, she slapped them on the table and ran. By this time, my husband was halfway done with his taco salad.
The black beans that I had ordered were overcooked, dried out, and somewhat crunchy. The taco beef was completely tasteless, including my husbands taco salad. It tasted as if the cook browned some ground beef and threw it in our food. No seasoning or real Mexican spices were added, so my question is, other than serving some salsa and having Mexican style food on the menu, how can this really be a Mexican restaurant?
When the waitress returned to clear our plates, I had barely eaten anything off my plate and she didnt even bother to ask me if everything was okay. She brought our bill and I promptly handed her back my credit card. After about 10 minutes she still had not returned and I was beginning to wonder if she ran off to make some purchases on E-bay. Finally she came back after what felt like forever and we were able get out of that awful dump.
Fun Times – Considering this bar has attracted me back for more fun for the past five years, I highly recommend this place to anybody looking for a good time. If you're nice to the waitresses, they're nice to you. If you act like a bitch, so will they. It's a fun place to be, you just must be patient every now and then. The PR's in Winter Park is MUCH better than the one in Lake Mary. Definately worth the drive.
Growing old befoe you eat – With reservations for a party of 20 in the Lake Mary store we were at two completely different tables. We arrived right at noon, seated promptly, and hardly saw our waitress after that. After numerous complaints that the food was taking too long, no manager in sight, we finally got our food 55 minutes after we walked in, 35 minutes after our other table, who had three people served and then ten minutes later the rest at that table were served. Horrible service - would not go back for anything.
Mexican - not... but good Tex Mex – I agree with an earlier reviewer... not authentic Mexican. You'll have to find that at a local Taqueria or other place frequented by Mexican nationals. But, for a Tex Mex kind of dinner, this was suprisingly good. The margueritas were good, cheap and potent. The food was tasty and spicy. Go straight for the steak fajitas or chicken diablo (spicy)... the plates were full of food, hot, and spicy. I must confess that I took one look at the place and thought the Sub shop next door might be safer. The staff was busy, but friendly and happy to serve...I was quite happy with all.. we stopped hungry, cold and wet and came out warm and with a happy buzz :-)
the worst Mexican food I have ever had in my life – Taco Bell gets 5 stars compared to this.
Vile and repugnant with apathetic servers.
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When the movie industry slapped adult films with an XXX rating, porn companies came to embrace the scarlet letters. But when the nonprofit corporation that oversees Internet addresses rolled out the .xxx domain, the reception was unequivocally unenthusiastic.
Manwin, one of the porn industry's largest companies, is challenging Icann, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, in an antitrust suit over the new domains. And while most other porn companies haven't rushed to join the legal fight, they're watching closely.
Of all the companies in the adult industry, Digital Playground was the only one to also file suit — and Manwin bought that filmmaker earlier this week.
The goal of the porn companies remains the same, though. They're asking for an injunction to stop the .XXX top-level domain, accusing Icann, and the ICM Registry(the company that sponsors the .xxx) of engaging in "monopolistic conduct, price gouging, and anti-competitive and unfair practices, broadly harming competition, businesses, and consumers."
Neither company was willing to comment on the suit, citing active litigation. Other porn companies, however, offered different takes on the issue.
Triple X domains are intended as a voluntary option for porn-related sites. Advocates say it will be easier for parents to block the sites from children, rather than current filtering software, which isn't 100 percent accurate. The industry, however, fears that lumping all of its content into a single top-level domain would make it easier for search engines and Internet service providers to block their content. It also fears potential legislation making .xxx use mandatory for all sexually explicit material on the Internet.
While many porn companies are against .xxx domains, not all are as vehemently opposed as Manwin.
Vivid owner Steven Hirsch, for example, notes that because his company is trademarked, he's not worried about squatters taking over the .xxx domain and masquerading as the porn giant.
And because the company isn't as diversified on the web, he says .xxx is less a financial concern than it might be to a company like Manwin, which owns numerous web properties.
"We are primarily Vivid," says Hirsch. "We don't have thousands of different websites with thousands of different domains."
New Sensations President Scott Taylor says his company isn't opposed to jumping into the legal fight, but it's taking a wait-and-see approach to determine if the cost of participation warrants involvement.
"I don't think there's anything positive that can come of this," he says. "Is it intended to protect children? I mean, I think there's too much out there that's readily available to kids who aren't ready for it. There are very serious sexual images that I don't think their minds are ready for. I would look for legislation that would make it possible to block that, but to classify it as .xxx is fraught with problems for the entire industry."
Evil Angel founder and owner John Stagliano is much more outspoken about the debate.
"XXX is a joke," he says. "I'm not happy there's so much government influence. … I wish there was a competing Internet."
Ask some porn actresses, though, and they take a much different stance than the companies for whom they they work.
Stormy Daniels, a 10-year veteran of the industry, is an ardent supporter of the new domain.
"I think, from a performer standpoint, it's a very good thing," she says. "So many girls can't get their names as domain names because someone beat them to it — whether it's some guy in a basement or an ex-boyfriend. … The cool thing about .xxx is they will only issue the address to someone who holds the copyright or if you (as a performer) can prove you are who you say."
Fans, she says, could also benefit since they will know they're visiting an authentic site for their favorite performer or studio — and not one that simply appears to be, but has limited content.
As for industry complaints that a domain dedicated to porn could be blocked wholesale by Internet Service Providers and other entities, Daniels notes "the truth is if they have filtering software, they could do it anyways."


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The Martin Luther King Jr. Association, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Eastern Gateway Community College presented their second-annual "Doo Wop for Scholarships" Oct. 28 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville.
The event, which raises funds for the Martin Luther King Scholarship, featured the Marcels, a singing group that had a number of famous hits during the 1950s and 1960s.
Prior to the presentation by the Marcels, the program consisted of dinner music performed by Theresa Jurasko, coordinator of music ministry at Franciscan University; remarks by Jim Baber, MLK's president; and Sharon Kirtdoll, the organization's treasurer. Tom Graham, chair of the sociology department at Franciscan, sang the national anthem. Anita Jackson, director of community relations at Franciscan, was event coordinator and served as mistress of ceremonies.
Lucas Gallabrese of Catholic Central High School headed the prize committee, assisted by his mother, Mary Sue Gallabrese. Eight-year-old Jasmine Baber served as hostess while Mary Jo Rinaldi and Mary Joy Van Dyne registered guests.
The next event being sponsored by the MLK Association is the Annual Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the community relations department at the university. It will be held Saturday at the St. Joseph's Center, beginning at 9 a.m. Tickets can be obtained by contacting Kirtdoll at (740) 282-8010.