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ITDGPractical Action reports from Johannesburg:
- 3 September: Earth Summit energy agreement a sham
70,000 reasons why the Summit failed: the WSSD agreement on access to energy, targets and subsidies is a sham offering little hope of getting clean energy to almost a third of humanity. - 2 September: ITDGPractical Action African Home exhibition at the WaterDome
- 30 August: Technology Transfer and Development
ITDGPractical Action presented a session at the Peoples' Global Forum Commission on Science and Technology, which formed part of the formal NGO report to WSSD. - 30 August 2002: High-profile launch for Energy Action Plan
The international media were out in force as Elijah Agevi, ITDGPractical Action's Regional Director for East Africa, launched the joint ITDGPractical Action/Greenpeace Sustainable Energy for Poverty Reduction Action Plan in downtown Johannesburg during WSSD - 28 August 2002: Confusion over definitions in energy negotiations
- 26 August 2002: The nature of the summit
Live webcast 30 August: Micro-hydro in Peru
Teo Sanchez of ITDGPractical Action Latin America talked about the use and impact of micro-hydro projects in Peru, live via Virtual Exhibit's Sandton Cube in Johannesburg. Now archived on the Virtual Exhibit website
ITDGPractical Action's micro-hydro projects
27 August: ITDGPractical Action has signed the petition against GM Food Aid, to be released at WSSD. "We the undersigned, as representatives or advocates of the people of the Global South, hereby declare our condemnation of the coercive techniques being used by the USA to force the nations and people of the South to accept genetically modified food in food aid shipments."
30 August: Technology Transfer and Development
ITDGPractical Action presented a session at the Peoples' Global Forum Commission on Science and Technology, which formed part of the formal NGO report to the World Summit on Sustainable Development.
- ITDGPractical Action prepared a paper on technology transfer for the Forum,
How to make technology transfer work for human development.
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The nature of the World Summit
26 August 2002
The summit is being run on the Geneva Process. This is a negotiating process that is based upon consensus: there are various groupings which nominate one country to speak on the their behalf. Key groupings include the EU and Group of 77. The US used to always speak on its own behalf, but there is now a group called JUSCANZ (Japan US Canada Australia and New Zealand).
There are various methods that these groupings use to negotiate with each other, such as contact groups, corridor groups etc. All hush hush - no one knows exactly what is being negotiated because publicly this is never revealed and there is a great deal of 'poker' being played. We can get titbits, but nothing is signed and sealed until it is signed and sealed.
Each group proposes changes to the Plan of Implementation on the 25 per cent of the document that has yet to be agreed. This is now an issue of what is in the paragraphs that are not agreed. Sentences are proposed, amended, and it goes down to specific words. All very dull but the life blood of these types of negotiations.
And after all this agony it is not legally binding on any of the parties - so why are they so agitated about a word here or a phrase there? It is the political significance that they have signed up to a public commitment. And like party manifestos when they are transgressed they are used as sticks to beat politicians with.
Confusion over definitions in energy negotiations
28 August 2002
On energy there are two crucial paragraphs that are in negotiation. The EU is supporting a New Zealand proposal to reduce subsidies on fossil fuels and nuclear. This is welcome news. The big opposition to this will come from the likely suspects, notably the US. Another crucial opoosition voice will be within the G77 grouping, as Saudi Arabia and Nigeria will not agree. Countries that could stand up to Saudi Arabia within the G77 are South Africa, Brazil and India. Indonesia would be a 'swing' country but is unlikely to 'swing'. They were heavily lobbied in Bali but did not move on subsidies.
The other crucial outstanding paragraph is the global percentage of renewable energy. On the table is 15% supported by the EU. This sounds good but is in fact baloney because the way renewables are defined is not what we would regard as renewables: large hydro, pollution biomass etc. There is already between 13-14% of global energy of this. Therefore 15% is actually just over 1%. Hardly a step forward - we're talking nano steps.
The Brazilians have proposed 10% 'real' renewables. However the Brazil proposal is outside the process so may not get a look in given that it has to come in through the G77 which, because of Saudis et al, may not see the light of day without a bold move from someone - who Mbeki, Blair?
The UK sustainable energy expert on the delegation says they are using 15% as their first negotiating position, so it is open to the possibility of movement. The 15% that ITDGPractical Action proposes in our position paper is 'real' renewables, ie. Brazil's plus an extra 50%. Therefore on the face of it we appear to agree with the EU stand, which is not the case.
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Meanwhile, Blues striker Fernando Torres launched a blistering attack on the club for being left out of the starting line-up for Saturday's Champions League final.
Spurs midfielder Luka Modric is set to hand in a transfer request after they were denied a place in the Champions League.
Manager Steve Kean is set to be given a second chance at Blackburn despite relegation.
Everton striker Tim Cahill is a target for Saudi club Al Nassr.
Fernando Torres wants to leave Chelsea after his Champions League final snub.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich wants four Champions League titles.
Ajax boss Frank de Boer has emerged as the number one target for Liverpool as they seek a replacement for Kenny Dalglish.
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Manchester United frontman Dimitar Berbatov says it is 'obvious' he must leave the club this summer.
Blackpool's Matt Phillips could still be playing Premier League football next season despite missing out on promotion, after catching the eye of Reading boss Brian McDermott.
Chelsea interim boss Roberto Di Matteo has emerged as a shock target for Aston Villa with his future at Stamford Bridge still unclear.
Fernando Torres' Chelsea future is in doubt after he lashed out at his treatment by the club.
Chelsea expect striker Didier Drogba to confirm that he is to join Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua on a free transfer.
Manchester City are set to reward manager Roberto Mancini with a new three-year contract worth £15m.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce wants to bring former Hammer Joe Cole back to Upton Park from Liverpool.
Roberto Di Matteo has had no assurances about his Chelsea future despite steering the club to a first Champions League trophy.
Blues striker Fernando Torres has demanded showdown talks about his future after being left out of the team that faced Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Roman Abramovich is planning to go to "another level" in investing in Chelsea as the Russian billionaire attempts to turn the club's first Champions League trophy into a further "three or four" triumphs, says chairman Bruce Buck.
Chelsea's Champions League celebrations were overshadowed last night by an extraordinary outburst from Fernando Torres, which has cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge.
Roman Abramovich will decide this week whether Roberto Di Matteo will remain as Chelsea's manager with the players' chants of "we want him to stay" still ringing in his ears after the club's first European Cup victory.
Fernando Torres has admitted that winning a first European Cup has made up for the toils he has endured since swapping Liverpool for Chelsea for a British record fee of £50m, though the striker tempered that sense of relief by stressing he will not be satisfied with a bit-part role next season.
Frank Lampard has told Chelsea supporters fearing the club's greatest moment would also mark the end of an era: "This is just the beginning".
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Before this we were running ADSL2+ speeds...D'OH!
We are stuck like this till April-27th when it gets reset back to usual speeds.
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Mayor Bloomberg's proclamation that prayer services not be allowed at the Ground Zero 911 ceremonies........seems to be in the process of being answered.
Almost simultaneously at the time of his announcement that offended all people of faith, the east coast was hit by an unusual 5.8 earthquake. Although the quake didn't cause major damage, it shook the nerves of many, whose first thoughts were of another terrorist attack. Many were brought back to those terrifying moments of horror almost ten years ago. New Yorks Twin Towers were engulfed in flame and bodies of victims rained down from the sky.
Now a hurricane of biblical proportions is aimed at the east coast and it seems New York City will bear a huge brunt of the massive storm. Meteorologists have said winds of over 100MPH may hit the city and strong high storm surges are expected, which could cause huge damage to coastal areas.
As New Yorkers know, when there is a strong wind, it is super magnified when it gets in between the sky scrapers causing wind vortices and other anomalies. What happens to windows of skyscrapers when winds exceed 100 MPH? I hope we don't have to find out.
Of course many are now calling for good thoughts and prayers as the hurricane approaches the mainland. Some would call this a sort of foxhole religious reaction, but no matter what, people seem to reach deep in times of stress and find new religion.....Will the Mayor ask for prayer and good thoughts of Americans to protect his city?
Ironically ten years ago right after the 911 attack, President Bush arrived in the City and lead a prayer for our nation in a packed Yankee stadium. Millions of Americans stood with their fellow New Yorkers in that prayer, we were all New Yorkers then, united in prayer. Truly an E. Pluribus Unum moment.
Ten years later, the 911 ceremonies commemorating the attack will be a secular progressive dream and prayer services will be banned.
Mr. Mayor, how about hedging your bets and reconsidering your prayer ban? Wouldn't hurt anything or offend anyone except for a loud, easily offended vocal minority who want to bend the majority to their will.
Editors Note: Another quake, Richter scale 2.9, struck New York today, August 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM.
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bunkerisland | Sep 06, 2011, 05:37 PM EDT
"Hurricane of biblical proportions", spare us a bible reference please. Perhaps a reasonable alternative to prayer is planned and organized singing somewhat like Estonia does in recognition of having obtained its independence, that is freeing itself. Ought we not free ourselves of fear? Our gods are nothing more than the most charitable aspects of our own mind, not other beings. Moments of silence allow each to meditate as she wishes while singing can bring us together.
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maloney | Aug 30, 2011, 07:28 PM EDT
The mayor can go feck himself.
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Monsoonman | Aug 29, 2011, 07:57 PM EDT
It looks like all of the prayers of those of faith averted a sure disaster headed to New York City. But you will probably not get any credit from your secular progressive politicians who rule you.
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ceceann | Aug 28, 2011, 01:15 PM EDT
While I normally agree with you and disagree with Bloomberg, this issue might best be served by a ban. WTC is the scene of a crime committed in the name of a religion. To have that religion represented on this day would be proclaiming a victory for these zealots and there is no way Bloomberg could exclude just that religion. Unfortunately, sometimes the innocent must suffer with the guilty.
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Monsoonman | Aug 28, 2011, 02:16 AM EDT
I notice NY had another earthquake today. With floods,hurricane and tornadoes next up What's it going to take Mr. Mayor, locusts, plauges?
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kaydog1 | Aug 26, 2011, 08:38 PM EDT
Why does the MAYOR of New York get to make this decision regarding a Memorial to an attack on our entire Nation? Who gave HIM this power? And isn't this the SAME guy who said building a MOSQUE in a building ACTUALLY STRUCK (that makes it Ground Zero, folks) by the landing gear of one of the 911 murder planes was the perfect religious right of the Muslims - yet no one ELSE should presume to offer prayers? To Hell with Bloomberg.
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noele.noele | Aug 26, 2011, 03:06 PM EDT
Absolutely. For those who lost family members (husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, etc.), it is horrendous to disallow religious leaders (Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Islam, etc.) to offer their prayers. What the hell is wrong with Bloomberg? Pretty insensitive!
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Your columns are a riot. You are the best thing going for the US socialists. All Tea Party Members seem to have vivid imaginations.
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No, screw religion.
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The truth is, I've been writing "seriously" since the end of 1996. Hard to believe that it's been close to a decade already. My first manuscript, The Eye of the Serpent, is a 250, 000-word epic fantasy tale. What else, right!?!;-) Running this blog has allowed me to get contacts with every major publisher. Hence, I was fortunate enough to bypass the "agented material only" golden rule, and a portion of the manuscript is in the capable hands of HarperCollins USA's fantasy Senior Editor and her assistant. I'm still waiting, keeping my fingers crossed. Apparently, authors such as Robin Hobb, Raymond E. Feist and David Forbes come first. Quite unfair, I know!
Understandably, I've been trying to find a competent agent to represent me for a long time. But the current market has made most of them reticent to take on an unpublished writer, especially a fantasy novelist. Plus, the fact that I'm a French Canadian hailing from Montreal doesn't help matters much. Still, authors like R. Scott Bakker, Steven Erikson, Brandon Sanderson, L. E. Modesitt, jr. David Forbes and many others have offered encouragements. So there is hope for me yet.
Nonetheless, in order to help me get a foot in the publishing world's door, last summer I elected to begin work on a more accessible novel, something that anyone could read and enjoy. I figured that if I could sell the rights of such a novel, then it would perhaps be easier for me to find someone to champion The Eye of the Serpent. Instead of working on its sequel, The Celestial Dragon, last August, after more than 6 weeks of pre-production (the plotlines had been swirling inside my brain for nearly a year at that point, ever since my return from my "exile" in Europe), I sat down and started working on Time of your Life.
This novel chronicles the adventures and misadventures of four people backpacking throughout Europe. This was a "can't miss" for me, since writing and traveling are my two biggest passions. And since most of the action is based on my own traveling experiences (25 countries so far!) and that of my friends, this manuscript is truly authentic. Writing this novel has been a riot thus far. I can't believe just how much fun I'm having working on it. Surprisingly, nearly one year and over 100, 000 words later, I'm almost done. If all goes according to plan, I will complete this baby in the next couple of weeks.
Feedback has been coming in from my test readers, and the vibe is unbelievably positive. I knew it was good, but I never thought that people would enjoy it to such an extent. So much so that I've been considering posting some excerpts online. What better way to get even more feedback before going through the inevitable rewrites?
Since The Eye of the Serpent is being perused by editors at HarperCollins and a submission is also in the hands of Sarah Ash's UK agent, I don't want to hurt my chances by posting sample chapters online. But the response to Time of your Life has been so incredibly good that I thought it could interest a number of readers here. And who knows? Perhaps attract potential agents and editors!;-)
So what do you think? Have I piqued your curiosity!?! Are you in the mood for a fun-filled European escapade!?! Let me know what you think, and I'll see if I'll go forward and do this. . .
15 commentaires:
- maschine said...
First of all good luck finding a publisher, especially for Eye of the Serpent.
I guess if somebody reviewed/analysed that much (great) epic fantasy novels a thing or two shpuld have rubbed to his own writings..so I'm looking forward to it :)
And I guess posting an excerpt of Time of your Life at least couldn't hurt..as seen with this American guy with the WB contract ;)
And I for one am always curious about how people coming from far away experience my country/how it is seen from the outside.
But of course the question I have to ask is: will there be a contest? *g* - 11:03 PM
- John P. Looney said...
If there is a possibility that it would hurt your chances with a major publisher - don't publish it online.
It might make more sense to say 'email me directly, and I'll send you an excerpt'. That way, you can atleast have a contact list of people that were interest, and proof that they said they wouldn't try claim your work as their own, use it in ways you don't want etc. etc.
And, you can then contact them, a few weeks later, and say 'So, I rock, huh?' and they'll have to answer you!
John - 7:11 AM
- TeichDragon said...
Good luck with "Time of your Life"! And I can't wait to hear more news from "The Eye of the Serpent".
As maschine already said, beeing a european(german), I'm quite eager to hear how someone from "the new world" looks at our "old europe".
And I doubt it will hurt much if you make some small portions available online. Maybe just little "appetizers".
PS: I'm for a contest too... ;) - 8:55 AM
- Joe Sherry said...
I don't know if it would hurt your chances to post sample chapters online, but if you are at all uncertain I wouldn't do it.
It is interesting, though, that Time of your Life would be non-fantasy while you are working on publishing your fantasy. It would probably help EotS if you are able to publish ToYL because it shows you have talent and commitment, but the success of one might not reflect on the other because we're looking at vastly different novels.
That said, the more you have out there the better chance you'll have. - 10:28 AM
- Clarkesworld said...
Best of luck! I hope it works out for you.
- Sarah said...
I thought I read that there is some kind of percentage limit, isn't there, that they use in making contracts? ie: if more than such and such percentage of the word/page count was excerpted online, it can count as previously published. But from what I remember, you'd have to post a lot of the book in order for that to happen.
- Patrick said...
As long HarperCollins USA has not gotten back to me pertaining to THE EYE OF THE SERPENT, I'd rather not make a move that could come back to haunt me later on. So I'm keeping this one on the back-burner for now. . .
TIME OF YOUR LIFE is another matter, as I have not made any attempts to get it into agents/editors' hands thus far. And having a relatively vast number of people reading it and providing feedback could be a very enlightening experience for me. Also, the fact that all my test readers are loving the story sort of encourages me! We'll see. . .:-)
As for a contest, I can promise a few signed copies if THE EYE OF THE SERPENT ever gets picked up!;-) But alas, nothing yet!
As soon as I'm done with TIME OF YOUR LIFE, there are quite a few fantasy short stories I've been meaning to write for a while now, all set in the universe created for my manuscript. Hence, there is a very good chance that they'll make it online. They'll give me a chance to revisit and explore some new places, themes, etc. . .
You guys will get to meet the Widowmakers, my not-so-elite military outfit!;-) - 11:53 AM
- Neth said...
Pat, my understanding is that it's not unheard of for writers to get noticed by putting up sample chapters - I think that Scott Lynch was 'found' this way.
I say go for it. A book about backpacking adventures through Europe could certainly be fun to read (of couse as I type this I am in Olomouc, Czech Republic, so clearly travelling is part of my life whether for work or play).
On the fantasy novel, I have one request that I hope doesn't offend you. Change the title. Eye of the Serpeant sounds way to stereotypical and would be a title I'd pass by pretty easily while browsing. It sounds a bit too similar to Eye of the Dragon by King. IMO, the use of the word dragon or serpeant in a title should be avoided (of course, I have enjoyed books with both in the title, so it's really more of a guideline). - 12:26 PM
- Roshan said...
I don't know much about publishing/agenting/etc, but I know that you know your stuff when it comes to reviewing, and I can wholeheartedly say that I would enjoy anything written by you. Good luck, and keep us informed!
- Patrick said...
Thanks for the encouragements, guys!:-)
Yes, authors such as Jeff Vandermeer and Scott Lynch were "discovered" by posting stuff on their blogs/websites. There are others as well, but memory fails me at the moment.
The difference, at least where my fantasy manuscript is concerned, is that a portion of said manuscript is already being perused by HarperCollins. So I don't want to do anything that could be frowned upon. . .
As for the title, THE EYE OF THE SERPENT, I can't change it. It was always meant to be title, and if you read the tale it makes perfect sense. RAFO!!!;-)
As for TIME OF YOUR LIFE, I know I can put excerpts without fear. I checked with most of my contacts at different publishers, and they all encouraged me to do so. So it's up to you guys now!
As for you Germans, I have nothing but fond memories of my two stays in Germany. Have no fear! Just give me a Döner kebaps and a Maas of frothy beer, and I'm a happy camper!;-) - 3:26 PM
- maschine said...
I'm glad you liked it over here :)
But I have to admit that the best beer comes from Czechia ;)
So the next time you come here, best visit Prague, it's really worth it - 4:04 PM
- Patrick said...
Oh, I've been to Prague and the Czech Republic, have no fear!
And the best beer is in Belgium, no doubt about it!;-) - 6:07 PM
- Neth said...
I've always been partial to English ales myself, though the beer in Belgium and Czechia is great (I've been indulging a bit while here for work). Southern Germany is no slouch at beer either.
Anyway, I look forward to one day RAFO EYE OF THE SERPENT. - 12:24 AM
God, now im hungry for Döner, but to lazy to walk to get some.
- readerinthedesert said...
Hey Pat - I haven't commented before but I really love the idea of "Time of Your Life" I live in the states and did a whirlwind Tour after high school for a month and had a blast! I would love to read some of it and can't wait to hear about "Eye of the Serpent" Good Luck!
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