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Hydration tabletsHi all.
With the warmer months approaching I want to buy some hydration/electrolyte tablets to carry with me on longer rides. Looking to buy online from the UK, there are several brands out there, are some better than others or mostly the same? Cheers CJ CJ
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Re: Hydration tabletsHi CJ I have used High5 Zero as a test because they came free then I placed an online order to further test them and in my opinion they don't perform as there labelled so give them a miss. I know when trying to remain hydrated it can be a costly affair but I just go to the chemist and get Hydralyte in tablet form as they come in a water proof tube. Dropping two in a water bottle a sipping will do the job and these really do deliver results. I do long distance touring so I'm always up for good hydration so just cut to the chase and use what works. In the long run the tablets will last longer than the liquid version or you can purchase the sachet versions but I find tablets easy to use. There like the size of 4 ten cent bits stacked on each other but when placing in your bottle leave until dissolved and the first time you go for a drink make sure your mouth is over the spout. They build up pressure when devolving due to gas release and they come in three flavours if memory serves me right.
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I liked the high 5 zero given to me as a freebie so much i ordered some. i double dose (2 tablets in a bottle) and only use them when I'm doing a big ride
Re: Hydration tabletsI second High5 Zero tablets. I have the orange flavour.
Tip: Get one of those old film canisters and you can keep some in your jersey for a mid-ride refill. Easier to pack than the full 6inch tube.
Re: Hydration tabletsI third the High 5 Zero tablets! Very impressed with them.... I used them during 2 weeks of riding at Byron Bay where it was warmer than I was used to and they really helped. Pleasant tasting and not at all sweet/sickly like bottled Gatorade or Powerade.
Re: Hydration tabletsI've got very little experience with such tablets but guys who ride in Audax have recommended Nuun tablets to me for cramp prevention.
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They still sell film?
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Yep I've made the switch to Nuun now. Want to buy a box from Wiggle when I have the dosh to do it and when I'm back on the bike. Masi Speciale CX 2008 - Brooks B17 special saddle, Garmin Edge 810
Re: Hydration tabletsI've used hydrolyte and found it good. Not for,cycling but other endurance stuff. I sweat like a pig so I'm very conscious about dehydration and always try to drink lot of regular old water most of the time ...
Re: Hydration tabletsI have used High5, nuun and Shotz tablets. The Shotz are about twice the price of the other 2 but I got them for free when I was sweep riding the Husky 100 MTB race.
For value for money I get the High5 from wiggle and find them to work just as well as the other 2.
Re: Hydration tabletsI use the high 5 ones and are happy with their performance.
Great idea on the film canister! On longer rides I've tended to just wrap them in glad wrap but I'll give the canister a go. Once you can climb hills on a bike it's all downhill.
Hopefully I'll know what that's like..... one day.
Re: Hydration tabletsI've used hydrolyte and found it to be very effective. I only use it on a rides over 2 hours or on a hot day. I also tend to make it a bit weaker than recommended as it seems to go down easier. When using it I carry 2 bidons, one with hydrolyte and one plain water.
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I believe hydrolyte is very good. It contains glucose too. Only downer is the cost. Once you can climb hills on a bike it's all downhill.
Hopefully I'll know what that's like..... one day.
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Another vote for Nuun's here. Much prefer them to High 5. Andrew
Re: Hydration tabletsFor cramp prevention the main thing to check for is that the product contains magnesium.
For long, hard rides I take magnesium tablets. I suffered from cramps for more than 20 years and have found this works.
Re: Hydration tabletsFor any newbies reading this they are not hydration tablets, they are electrolyte replacement tablets. Hydration can only come from water and when youexercise a lot and only drink water you need to replace electrolytes using the above products mixed with water.
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Re: Hydration tabletsI use the Sqwincher Lite Qwik Stik's that I get in packs of 50 from the local safety shop. Tiny electrolyte powder mix that tastes far better than the High 5 or Shotz tablets in a Camelbak Podium bottle...the version I have is a zero sugar too. Cost wise it's about a dollar a shot.
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Re: Hydration tabletsThis might be worth a read, with particular attention to the last page.
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I was curious, is there any reason why not to use these instead of "sports drinks" while on a ride?
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+1 for Nuun. Used them recently on the Kinglake ride and ATB 250km and couldn't be happier. The Lemon & Lime tastes great.
Re: Hydration tabletsI bought a bunch of Nuun tablets back when LineBreak used to sell them, was pretty happy with them. I've thought of picking up a few more since they're so much better than messing with powders when you're filling up outside the house. But I've got a bunch of Clif drink mix I should really use first before adding more stuff. Wish Clif made some tablets of their lemonade drink mix (maybe with a bit less carbs to make it more like an electrolyte tablet), and I'd be in heaven.
Re: Hydration tabletsNuun tabs from iherb.com ; 12 tab. tubes US $4.96 - $5.12 . Free delivery over US $40 .
Re: Hydration tabletsOT (yell if you want a new thread). what does everyone use as their water additive when not using the tablets (as the tablets are expensive).
I currently use staminade but with increased riding, the tubs are lasting a lot less time and the minister for war and finance and I are looking for a cheaper suitable alternative
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I use the mixture given by Paw Paw a while back: Link. It's great because it uses inexpensive ingredients you can get from most supermarkets. You make up a mix of sugars and salts, and add 29grams of that mix to a cordial bottle, then make up your bike bottles before riding just like making cordial. Costs $0.45 per litre. Just tell everyone in the house what you are up to, as they will find packets of white powders in the fridge. It's working well for me. Last Sunday morning I didn't start out til 8am, and it was 28-34 degrees and I was good for hydration. Thanks Paw paw!
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looks worth a shot. thanks
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youre a drummer right? ever heard of maxtone kits? do you have any idea if theyre good or not?
youre a drummer right? ever heard of maxtone kits? do you have any idea if theyre good or not?
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maxtone... that rings a bell, though i can't really tell you what they're like. i've been playing for 4 years and still have a shitty starter drumset with slightly not-shitty heads and cymbals. i'd love to help you but i can't really. :/
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i hate those rich kids at my school who started off with 2500$ tama kits and aren't even good drummers. they don't deserve what they got :/


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I say more towers and fewer land lines
As an iPhone user, the news that AT&T is expanding and upgrading its wireless network in Mississippi is more than great, it is ….
Oh, sorry, I had a dropped call.
You get the point.
Even AT&T Mississippi CEO Mayo Flynt admitted to the Mississippi Business Journal a few months back that even he has a hard time with reception from time to time. He says his home is at the bottom of a hill, which leads to reception issues.
The company said in a statement last week that it plans to add 50 cell sites in the state in 2011. More than 100 existing cell sites will be upgraded and capacity will be enhanced at sites across the state.
In 2010, AT&T says it added 50 new cell sites in Mississippi and upgraded some 90 existing sites to mobile broadband.
AT&T says the improvements are part of a $19-billion companywide capital investment this year.
Who needs a home phone?
With the news that AT&T is adding towers, which would presumably lead to better reception across the state, why in the world would you want to have a home phone? Well, apparently that is a good question.
In a story from last week, it was reported that a growing number of Americans are getting rid of their old land line telephones and using only cell phones, a trend led not by the high-tech elite but by people in poorer states trying to save money.
And guess who is leading the way?
You've got it.
Government estimates show at least 30 percent of adults in 10 states rely entirely on cell phones, with the highest percentage in Arkansas and Mississippi, where many cannot afford to pay for two separate lines.
Wealthier households have been slower to use wireless technology as their sole means of making calls.
"The answer's obvious: No one has money here," John N. Daigle, a professor of electrical engineering at Ole Miss with broad experience in the telecommunications industry, told the Associated Press. "If they can do without a land line, they will do it to save money."
Sure, I would do it to save money, too. In fact, we have had that conversation at our house. My wife and I both have cell phones. Everyone who needs to contact us, knows how to.
However, we keep our land line for security system and emergency needs, as well as the convenient daily telemarketer calls at just about the time we are putting a kids to bed.
Clay Chandler, here in our newsroom, recently thought about the same thing in his new home. We talked at length about it. Not because we are poverty stricken — although we do live on journalists salaries — but because it doesn't make a lot of sense to pay for more phones that you really need.
According to the AP story about 35 percent of adults in Mississippi have only cell phones, according to figures from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In New Jersey and Rhode Island, the states where the smallest proportion of people depend solely on wireless phones, that figure is only 13 percent.
Mississippi has the highest poverty rate in the nation — 21.9 percent in 2009, according to the Census Bureau. The Arkansas figure was 18.8 percent. The nationwide rate is 14.3 percent.
In 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau defined poverty as a single person making less than $11,000 a year or a family of four making less than $22,000 a year.
"I think people decide, 'I can afford one but not the other,'" said Ellen Reddy, who works for a nonprofit community center that helps low-income residents in Holmes County. She said poor people in her area often have cell phones with a limited number of minutes.
Again, however, it comes down to a business decision. You don't have to be poverty stricken to make a decision to have one phone instead of two.
Sounds like folks in Mississippi, poor or not, have made the right decision.
Now, if we can get those new AT&T towers up quickly, so my wife doesn't think I have hung up on her while I am driving past Highland Village in Jackson.
Contact Mississippi Business Journal editor Ross Reily at firstname.lastname@example.com or (601) 364-1018.


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Sunday, June 10, 2012
A List, A Giveaway, and A Breakfast
47 comments:
- Redd H from Salted Spoon said...
I'm so glad that you started Little C off with Dark Chocolate! That's definitely starting her off on the right foot.
The book looks great. I'd love to win a copy :-) - 9:18 AM
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
A lovely list! Chocolate sheet cakes are really delicious.
Rosa - 9:33 AM
- Tangled Noodle said...
When I finally tore my gaze from that lovely yogurt breakfast, I thoroughly enjoyed your list. I'm also loving Pepper.ph & Mr. Delicious (I think I've spotted him wandering around Salcedo Market), but Tartine & Apron Strings is new to me. Thanks for the intro!
Your photography is already fantastic but the 50Feasts course sounds great; I know someone who's taken it and has only raves about it. 8-)
With this wonderful citrus-y yogurt start, I hope you have a marvelous Sunday! - 9:51 AM
- Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers said...
How awesome to have your recipe in a cookbook!! Congrats to you!! Woohoo!!
- Kristin Flessland said...
Great list! I really loved the cookbook (Ready for Dessert) recommendation. I have added it to my wishlist :)
- Nina said...
I love lists! Thanks for sharing! :-) I've bookmarked the blogs you recommended as well as the brownie recipe. I love how your recipes have such simple and basic ingredients. I'll be making these brownies to bring to a brunch meet-up with friends. You can never go wrong with brownies for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks right? ;-)
- Baking Biologist said...
That is really great about your daughter liking chocolate! I am sure she will grow up to have a very refined palate. Your yogurt idea is beautiful and makes me wish breakfast would hurry up and get here! Thanks for your blogging!
- amy beth marantino said...
chocolate cake is one of my very favorite things
- Jessica said...
I have never heard of that cookbook,but it sounds AMAZING!
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com - 12:14 PM
- Elizabeth King said...
That's really cool to have your recipe in a cook book! ^_^
- Tin said...
Hello again! So that's the story behind the chocolate pic...
The list of new favorite blogsites/bloggers are amazing indeed. Thanks for sharing.
http://ohhthat.blogspot.com - 7:58 PM
- sandee said...
Anything that starts off with the adjective Frugal definitely has my interest piqued haha
- MrsNumbles said...
Congrats on your addition to the cookbook!
And I can say, without hesitation, that PW's chocolate sheet cake is one of the best I've ever eaten. - 10:12 PM
- Sally said...
Greek yogurt is one of my favorites. Mixed with oranges, nuts, honey and cinnamon sounds just divine. It also sound like a great energizing breakfast without going overboard on calories. How exciting your recipe is in the book, would love a copy!
- mobile247 said...
thanks for sharing your list, most of which i have now bookmarked :)
as a lover of dark chocolate, little c's first chocolate piqued my interest, any chance you sourced that locally? i would definitely like to get my hands (and eventually my taste buds) on some :) - 1:30 AM
- Eileen said...
That yogurt looks amazing! I think I'd have a hard time resisting adding half the pantry to it. :)
Congrats on your book contribution, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity! - 2:57 AM
I feel ya, Joey. As you know, I was feeling a bit down myself recently. Thankfully, it was very temporary and was quite easily fixed by stepping outside, ingesting some sugar, and remembering there's much to be thankful for. :-)
To begin with: thank you for the reco on Mr. Delicious! I'd never heard of that blog, and from the little I've seen just now, I enjoy it already. Sarcasm, gluttonous, boozy brunches, and a defense of foie -- what's not to love?!
I've heard our seasons described as wet and dry or hot and hotter, but you're the first I know who's added Christmas -- that's so you, so Pinoy, and I'm so gonna quote you on that! (I've quoted you many times before.)
My sister has "Ready for Dessert" and loves it. Can't wait to see what you'll bake from it!
FINALLY, C tries and likes chocolate! Do tell how you managed to persuade her to taste it, and her first reaction!
You're in a cookbook -- color me impressed! And it seems you're the only Filipina in it? GALING! So proud of you, Joey!!! - 5:31 AM
Where do you buy your greek yogurt? Most supermarkets here in the metro don't have them..
- BettyAnn @Mango_Queen said...
Oh I love your list & I love your breakfast yogourt treat! What a lovely post you just put together! I'm heading over to your reco blogs to check out what's cooking over there. Have a great week ahead, Joey!
- Jess said...
I've been pining for David Lebovitz's cookbook, too! I also love the idea behind Frugally Delicious!
- dontaskmetosmile said...
My friend has made the sheet cake from the PW, and she swears by it. The frosting, in particular is what makes it to die for, apparently.
I love everything by David Lebovitz. I might actually qualify as a stalker as I follow his blog, him on Twitter & I cook his recipes. Haha. His salted butter chocolate chip cookies are a fave of mine (I taste tested his three choc chip recipes), and his devil's food cake is pretty good too. His chocolate cupcakes are my go-to chocolate cupcakes for now as well.
Yes, there's a theme. Chocolate. :) - 11:01 AM
- Jen Laceda | Tartine and Apron Strings said...
Thanks for including me on your list :) Hopefully, things are on the brighter side now, as I think they are. And also, wow!, congrats on your published recipe! To be in the company of such esteemed bloggers / kitchen professional is a great feat in itself! That's a testament to your wonderful talent! Would love to get my hands on Frugally Delicious!
- ChichaJo said...
Hi Redd! I really wanted her first taste of chocolate to be the good stuff :)
Thanks Rosa! :)
Hi Tracey! I have yet to spot him...soon! I really like their blogs, and I'm always so happy to find nice blogs that are either based in the Philippines or written by Filipinos (wherever they may be) :) Good to hear the feedback on 50Feasts...one of these days!
Hi Jen! Thank you!! I am thrilled :)
Hi Kristin! I am hunting that cookbook down over here and will buy it as soon as I get my hands on it!
Hi Nina! Glad you enjoyed the list (and the recipes)! :) I agree with you 100% on brownies :)
Hi Baking Biologist! I just feed her what I enjoy and hope for the best! :) I love love love the yogurt and oranges combination...my favorite fruit to have with yogurt!
Hi Amy Beth! Chocolate cake is indeed one of life's great pleasures!
Hi Jessica! Thanks :)
Hi Elizabeth! It is such a rush to see my recipe in print :)
Hi Tin! Yes, she has been refusing chocolate all this time (I suspect because of the color)!
Hi Sandee! Me too!
Hi MrsNumbles! Thank you! I am so excited to try PW's sheet cake already!!
Hi Sally! It is a great breakfast and one of my favorites! I love Greek yogurt beyond all reason!
Hi Mobile 247! Yes, you can get that chocolate locally! It's from Terry's Selection in Pasong Tamo :)
Hi Eileen! Thank you! I know it's hard to resist overloading a good bowl of yogurt ;)
Hi Katrina! Thank you!! No one is immune to the doldrums...I am glad you are feeling better! I discovered Mr. Delicious through the Ministry of Mushrooms and so glad I did :) As for Christmas...you *know* it's one of the biggest *seasons* here right? ;) Plus it lasts 4 ("ber") months so I think that definitely qualifies it, hahaha! I am honored that you would quote anything I say!!! :) And if your sister bought the DL's book I am definitely getting it too! I actually didn't "persuade" little C to eat the chocolate...C and I were eat it and she asked for some (and liked what she tasted!). When she takes the initiative there is usually a higher chance she will like something :) She loved it! Kept coming back to ask for more bites :)
Hi Ayen! Guess what...this Greek yogurt is local! I get it from Rizal Dairy Farms -- they have a stall in Market! Market! (in the palengke area, near the big rice stall) and also in the Salcedo market. They have different kinds of yogurt so make sure to ask for their Greek yogurt (it comes in regular and low-fat) :) Enjoy!!
Hi BettyAnn! Thank you and hope you enjoy the links! Have a great week!
Hi Jess! So many good reviews for David Lebovitz's cookbook...can wait to get my hands on it too! And Frugally Delicious has got a lot of good dishes as well :)
Hi Kat! I need to make PW's sheet cake right now! Will check out those other recipes from David Lebovitz too!
Hi Jen! Thanks you and it was my pleasure! I love reading your blog and sighing over your pretty photos! - 2:22 PM
- Edik said...
I am not much of a foodie but I am a regular reader of your blog. That giveaway, if given to me, would surely be something to brag about.
Salamat po. - 2:53 PM
- Melissa C. said...
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
- Midge said...
I think the past few weeks have been a trying time for a lot of people in the blog-o-sphere, so virtual hugs from me to you. ^_^
Plus, dare I recommend Ravinder Bhogal's Cook in Boots? It's a must-read for the unflappable foodie who's also an unrepentant fashionista! - 4:24 PM
- Karen said...
I saw your guest post on Rasa Malaysia for Filipino Adobo (It will be on my dinner table tonight) and thought I would pop over and check out your blog. It's beautiful . . . can't wait to try the yogurt, honey, and oranges! I love Filipino food and am going to check out your recommendations for other sites. Thanks for sharing! PS . . . the cookbook sounds fabulous!
- Karen said...
I saw your guest post on Rasa Malaysia for Filipino Adobo (It will be on my dinner table tonight) and thought I would pop over and check out your blog. It's beautiful . . . can't wait to try the yogurt, honey, and oranges! I love Filipino food and am going to check out your recommendations for other sites. Thanks for sharing! PS . . . the cookbook sounds fabulous!
- Marivic said...
I love a Pinoy who promotes other Pinoys. Will check out those blogs. Will try the yogurt. Will pray I am chosen.
Meanwhile, glad you are grateful that you still feel grateful. :) - 9:50 AM
- ChichaJo said...
Hi Edik! So happy to have you comment and glad to hear you have been enjoying the blog! :)
Hi Melissa C! And thank you for stopping by :)
Hi Midge! Thank you! Will check that book out…sounds interesting!
Hi Karen! Thanks for popping in and for the find words! I hope you enjoy the adobo as much as we do :) Enjoy the links!
Hi Marivic! I love all things Pinoy! Hope you like the yogurt :) It is really a favorite combination of mine :) Here's to being grateful! - 4:23 PM
- viec lam ha noi said...
Greek yogurt + oranges + nuts + honey + cinnamon. OK I'll remember this recipe. Thanks! By the way, this is a beautiful list.
- coffeeprincess said...
what a awesome list!! those brownies are <3
and dark chocolate appreciation is always great start young ii say. hehe
i must try the greek yogurt combo sometime! sounds delish! - 11:48 PM
- Mom-Friday said...
Congrats for being part of the cookbook! I hope I can find a copy...or WIN one! ;)
I've been m.i.a. too with blog-hopping... been busier than ever...
I'm really happy you found my friend's blog - Tartine and Apron Strings. If you must know, she's the one who convinced me to blog in the first place, and I've featured her on my Mom-Style section on the blog too! ;) She's really amazing!
I'll try to drop by more often! :) - 11:58 PM
- neo said...
Love your posts. Thanks for the link to other Filipino Food bloggers.
Love yoghurt. Been making easy yo lately. But that is a stunning photo!
So, those are oranges at the bottom. Looks so delish!
- jotan23 said...
oooh!! i'd love to win this so I can finally start doing something in the kitchen :p
- ChichaJo said...
Hi viec lam ha noi! Thanks :)
Hi coffeeprincess! I really wanted to start her on good dark chocolate…I know she will be getting all sorts of things now that she has started school, so I wanted her first taste to be something good at least :)
Hi Mom-Friday! Thank you! Wow – how cool to hear about Tartine and Apron Strings having been the one to convince you to blog! Small world! :) I will check out your feature on her on Mom-Style :)
Hi Neo! Thank you :)
Hi Anonymous person! Thanks…I love yogurt too!
Hi Corrine! Yes they are indeed :)
Hi jotan23! Good luck! :) - 5:49 PM
- Lara F. said...
That chocolate cake looks amazing and the photography class is a great idea. i love this list! congrats on the cookbook; i'm going to go eat some yogurt now.
- chinkiefoodie said...
Hi there! I actually belong to those who never leave comments kinda blog fan but your giveaway is just too nice to pass off, so tadah!! You've lured me out in the open! Haha. Actually, i myself also have those trying times and what works as a quick stress buster for me is to surf the net and browse over great food blogs - believe it or not, it actually helps clear my mind! in fact, it is one of those days when i chanced upon your site and have been a silent visitor ever since :) I do hope everything turns out well for you and congratulations on being included in the recipe book! More power and keep the entries coming! :)
I really like the idea of a food blogger's cookbook. Your recipes are amazing!
Tina B - 5:49 AM
- biyay said...
I'd love to win your giveaway!
- marge said...
Your blog is on my blog must-reads. I check constantly if you have new entries, and it is always a delight to read whenever you have one.
- ChichaJo said...
Hi Lara F! Thank you! Enjoy your yogurt! :)
Hi Chinkiefoodie! So happy to have you share a comment and happy to hear you enjoy this little blog of mine! :) Looking through food blogs (and Pinterest!) also help me distress and find inspiration…and getting comments like yours never fails to make my day brighter too :)
Thank you Tina B!
Hi Biyay! Fingers crossed :)
Hi Marge! Thank you for such a nice comment! :) - 9:53 PM
congrats on having a recipe in that cookbook!
gkuroda(at)hawaii.edu - 11:51 PM
- Lori in Michigan said...
Yes, Ree's Chocolate Sheet Cake IS ALL THAT!
- Unknown said...
Ohmygod! I"m sorry for not seeing this sooner! Thanks for the mention and see you around! :D
-Dwight of Pepper.ph. - 6:51 PM


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World Dairy Expo Grazing Seminars Set for Friday, October 5th
World Dairy Expo Grazing Seminars Set for Friday, October 5th
As you plan your visit to the World Dairy Expo, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released additional details about the fourth annual Grazing Seminars and Reception scheduled for Friday, October 5. The World Dairy Expo will be held in Madison October 2-6.
"This annual event brings in a mix of farmer presenters and researchers from across the country to share information on managed grazing," said Laura Paine, DATCP's Grazing Specialist. "The free educational seminars offer basic information for the beginning farmer as well as new methods and techniques for those involved in the industry for years."
The scheduled grazing events include:
● 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Dealing with high feed costs - supplementation on pasture: Dr. Rhonda Gildersleeve, the University of Wisconsin-Extension Grazing Specialist, will present results of a survey of supplementation practices among grass-based and organic dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Dr. Brad Heins of the University of Minnesota will present grain supplementation effects on economic behavior and pest management strategies for organic dairy cows.
● 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Automated milking systems (robotic milkers): Panel will include Dr. Santiago Utsumi of Michigan State University, which has a grass-based dairy research farm using robotic milkers, Dr. Doug Reinemann, a University of Wisconsin-Madison milking systems expert, and farmers who use robotic milkers in their pasture based system.
● 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Pasture irrigation and other drought strategies: Panel will include farmers from Wisconsin and Missouri who utilize pasture irrigation and researchers summarizing economic performance of portable pasture irrigation from an on-farm study in Wisconsin.
● 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Roundtable discussion: Dr. Tony Rickard of the University of Missouri will moderate a panel of farmers and researchers for a discussion of anything and everything related to managed grazing.
● 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Free reception: Opportunity to meet with speakers and sponsors for refreshments and conversation.
"Each seminar will allow time for participants to ask questions and engage in discussion," added Gildersleeve, who was part of the planning team. "The reception is also a great opportunity for farmers to share ideas to be more successful and profitable in the future."
Seminars will be held in the Mendota 3 Conference Room of the Exhibition Hall. The afternoon reception will be held in the Waubesa Room on the second floor of the Exhibition Hall. Many grazing-related vendors will have displays in the New Holland Trade Center, located in the lot in front of the Exhibition Hall.
Sponsors for the reception include: American Milking Shorthorn Society, Byron Seeds, Crystal Creek, Dairy Farmers of America, GrassWorks' Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Program, Geno Global, Graze Magazine, LIC, Taurus Service, Organic Valley, CRV, Midwestern Bio Ag, Prairie Creek Seed, Spalding, Whitewave/Horizon, Normande Genetics and Creative Genetics.
For additional details about these grazing events at World Dairy Expo, contact Paine at 608-224-5120 or firstname.lastname@example.com. World Dairy Expo information can be found at http://worlddairyexpo.com/.


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Effective January 1, 2015, full-time team members working an average of 38 hours per week or more are eligible for the following benefits. Non-Exempt (hourly) team members are eligible for benefits, except for PTO, on the first day of the month following 45 days of active, full-time employment. Eligibility to use PTO hours remains at 90 days. Exempt (salaried) team members are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following active, full-time employment.
Medical Plan
Two medical plans through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota are available to choose from, each covering a broad range of services to include, but not limited to: preventive care, inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physician and professional medical services and prescription drugs. Weekly cost and coverages are as follows:
SMSC Medical plan Single $26.50 Single + One $55.75 Family $85.00 Blue Print for Health plan Single $17.75 Single + One $36.25 Family $55.75 Options Blue plan Single $13.50 Single + One $28.00 Family $43.00
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(HSA) An HSA is a tax-advantaged account which is used to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses. Team members put money in the account through a pre-tax payroll deduction and the account balance accumulates interest or earnings tax-free. Money in the account also rolls over from year to year. An HSA can only be established if the team member is enrolled in the Options Blue Medical plan.
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The dental plan is through Delta Dental and covers diagnostic and preventative care, basic services, major services and orthodontia. Weekly cost and coverages are as follows:
PLAN/COVERAGE Delta Dental plan Single $3.81 Single + One $6.50 Family $9.38
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An individual term life insurance policy equal to one times the team member´s annual pay is paid for by SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Minimum coverage is $25,000 and maximum coverage is $50,000.
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Eligible team members may purchase additional term life insurance up to the lesser of five times their annual pay or $500,000. Term life insurance coverage may also be purchased for spouse and/or dependent children.
Short Term Disability Insurance
Short term disability insurance is paid for by SMSC Gaming Enterprise and pays 66 2/3% of weekly earnings, up to a maximum weekly benefit amount of $963.90 in the event a team member is disabled and unable to work. Benefits begin after a thirty (30) day waiting period and continue for up to nine (9) weeks of disability. Long Term Disability Insurance Long term disability insurance is paid for by SMSC Gaming Enterprise and pays 60% of monthly earnings, up to a maximum monthly benefit amount of $10,000 in the event a team member is disabled and unable to work. Benefits begin after a ninety (90) day waiting period and may continue to age sixty-five (65).
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan allows team members to set aside pre-tax dollars from their weekly paycheck to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision and day care expenses. HSA participants can also enroll in a limited health care flex account. The plan also enables team members to pay their portion of the cost of the medical or dental plan by payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. This benefit results in reduced income tax which increases your take-home pay.
Mystic Clinic
The Mystic Clinic is staffed with nurses and physician assistants. Services include assessment and treatment of noncomplicated illness and injuries. All services are provided free of charge for team members and dependents covered under the SMSC Medical plan.
SMSC Dental Clinic
The SMSC Dental Clinic is staffed with dentists and dental hygienists. Services include diagnostic and preventive, basic and some major restorative services. Diagnostic and preventive services are provided free of charge and all other services are provided at a reduced rate for team members covered under the Delta Dental plan.
Personal Time Off
Personal Time Off (PTO) is intended to provide team members with paid time away from work for vacation, holidays, illness or other excused absences. PTO is accrued according to the following schedule:
NON-EXEMPT (HOURLY) TEAM MEMBERS Length of Full-time Service Days Earned Per Year 0 up to 1 year 17 1 up to 5 years 22 5 up to 10 years 27 10 or more years 32 EXEMPT (SALARIED) TEAM MEMBERS Length of Full-time Service Days Earned Per Year 0 up to 1 year 24 1 up to 5 years 29 5 up to 10 years 34 10 or more years 39
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time team members may be reimbursed 100% of tuition expense up to $750 per academic year for approved courses started during their first year of employment and up to $2,000 per academic year after one year of service. Tuition reimbursement is available after completion of six months of employment. All requests are subject to management approval.
SMSC Pharmacy
The SMSC Pharmacy is staffed with pharmacists and support staff. A reduced copay for generic, brand and non-formulary drugs for team members and dependents covered under the SMSC Medical plan and Blue Print for Health plan. The SMSC Pharmacy offers free delivery and convenient location.
SMSC Vision Clinic
The SMSC Vision Clinic is staffed with optometrists and support staff. Services include routine eye exams free of charge as well as discounted eyewear for team members and dependents covered under the SMSC Medical plan or Options Blue plan.
SMSC Wellness Center
The SMSC Wellness Center is staffed with physical therapists and chiropractors. Services include evaluations and a wide range of treatments as needed. All services are provided free of charge for team members and dependents covered under the SMSC Medical plan.
Playworks Child Care Discount
SMSC Gaming Enterprise pays 50% of the cost of child care services at Playworks up to an annual maximum benefit of $5,000.
401(K) Retirement Plan
The 401(k) plan provides team members with the opportunity to save and invest income for retirement on a pre-tax basis. Team members are eligible to participate on the first of the month following 90 days of service. Team members are eligible to receive a SMSC Gaming Enterprise match beginning on the first of the quarter after completing one year of service with a minimum of 1,000 hours. SMSC Gaming Enterprise will match $.50 for each dollar the team member contributes, up to a maximum of 5% of their annual pay. Team members are 100% vested in SMSC Gaming Enterprise contributions and earnings after five years of service.
Paid Bereavement
Leave Eligible team members are provided up to two (2) consecutive days off with pay in the event of a death of an immediate family member. Full-time and part-time team members are eligible upon completion of ninety (90) days of continuous employment.
Paid Jury Duty Leave
Reimbursement for lost pay is provided for team members required to serve jury duty. Full-time and part-time team members are eligible upon employment.
Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Membership Discount
All team members are eligible to receive a discounted membership fee and are not required to pay an initiation fee. Two hours of playcare for children is available at Playworks at no cost while using Dakotah! Sport & Fitness facilities. Available upon employment. Monthly cost, including tax and membership options are as follows:
Membership Options Single $28.00 Single + One $41.00 Family $54.00
Team Member Discounts
Various discounts on products and services from area businesses are available to all team members. Available upon employment. See the current MERSC Team Member Discount Directory made available through the Benefits department. A 20% discount on all regular price items is also available at the Logo Gift Shop located in Mystic Lake Casino (excluding tobacco products).
Wellness Plan
All team members are encouraged to participate in our comprehensive wellness plan which includes periodic health risk assessments, health education, fitness programming and health services information. Available upon employment.
Employee Assistance Program
SMSC Gaming Enterprise provides Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services through Networks at no cost to all team members and their family members. The EAP provides professional counseling and referral services for problems such as addiction, mental health, family, legal and financial issues. All services are strictly confidential. Available upon employment.
Financial Services
A full scope of financial services to include, but not limited to: auto and personal loans, checking account and savings accounts and investments are available through the South Metro Federal Credit Union. Available upon employment.
The cost of uniforms and cleaning is paid for by SMSC Gaming Enterprise for those jobs which require uniforms. Available upon employment.
This is a brief statement summarizing the team member benefit package. Please refer to the current Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Gaming Enterprise policies and procedures and Summary Plan Descriptions for more detailed information.
Free transportation is provided for team members to and from Minneapolis and St. Paul to work at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel®, Little Six Casino®, and SMSC. This benefit is for team members only. You WILL be required to present an employee identification pass to the driver to board the bus. This bus schedule below has several pick-up/drop-off points. Click an address to view a map. For more information, call Human Resources at 952-496-6919.
Team Member Bus Schedule
Route # |
Departs from Mystic Lake |
Arrives at Mystic Lake |
(MTC Bus Shelter) |
(MTC Bus Shelter) |
(MTC Bus Shelter) |
(MTC Bus Shelter) |
(Across from Minneapolis American Indian Center) |
(Taco Bell®) |
1 |
12:05 am |
12:35 am |
12:42 am |
12:47 am |
12:51 am |
12:53 am |
1:07 am |
1:40 am |
2:10 am |
2 |
4:30 am |
5:00 am |
5:10 am |
5:15 am |
5:20 am |
5:22 am |
5:35 am |
6:05 am |
6:45 am |
3 |
7:10 am |
7:42 am |
7:48 am |
7:51 am |
7:54 am |
8:10 am |
8:35 am |
9:05 am |
4 |
9:30 am |
10:06 am |
10:11 am |
10:14 am |
10:17 am |
10:30 am |
11:00 am |
11:35 am |
5 |
12:00 pm |
12:25 am |
12:30 pm |
12:40 pm |
12:40 pm |
12:45 pm |
12:50 pm |
1:00 pm |
2:00 pm |
6 |
4:45 pm |
5:12 am |
5:23 pm |
5:30 pm |
5:35 pm |
5:40 pm |
6:00 pm |
6:30 pm |
7:10 pm |
7 |
7:25 pm |
8:00 pm |
8:10 pm |
8:13 pm |
8:16 pm |
8:20 pm |
8:31 pm |
8:51 pm |
9:21 pm |
8 |
8:10 pm |
8:10 pm |
8:47 pm |
8:52pm |
8:55 pm |
8:56 pm |
9:15 pm |
9:45 pm |
10:15 pm |
Blue Express Bus Schedule
Route # |
Departs from Mystic Lake |
Cedar Grove |
Gateway Ramp |
Arrives at Mystic Lake |
Blue Express 1 |
6:10 a.m. (pick-up only) |
5:48 am |
6:48 am |
Blue Express 2 |
5:53 am |
6:53 am |
Blue Express 3 |
6:57 am |
8:10 am |
Blue Express 4 |
8:44 am (pick up only) |
8:21 am |
9:24 am |
Blue Express 5 |
11:32 am |
12:13 pm |
12:35 pm |
Blue Express 6 |
12:45 pm |
1:45 pm |
Blue Express 7 |
3:10 pm |
4:14 pm |
Blue Express 8 |
3:58 pm |
5:13 pm |
Blue Express 9 |
3:40 pm |
4:24 pm |
4:52 pm |
Blue Express 10 |
4:14 pm |
4:51 pm |
5:21pm |
Blue Express 11 |
5:13 pm |
5:48 pm |
6:13 pm |
Blue Express 12 |
6:29 pm |
7:04 pm |
7:29 pm |
The enterprises at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community provide excellent guest service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year! To service our guests, most jobs at Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos require weekend availability with a regular schedule including all weekends and time off during the week. Gaming Enterprise team members must be licensed by our Gaming Commission which requires a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug test. Employees of Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community must pass a comprehensive background check. Qualified candidates must provide proper documentation throughout the employment process. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements before an employment offer is confirmed.
Employment Phone Number: (952) 496-6919


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For me, today: "With earnestness -- continue to watch." All it takes is one dumb, thoughtless, immature, childish action -- to tear down months and years of my efforts to improve upon my effectiveness. "God, help me to act as if -- I'm a mature adult today."
One unkind action -- can wipe out my effectivess of showing 1,000 acts of kindness. Most often, I'll do these unkind actions -- while being in a state of "thoughtless-ness."
In Step 10, we are admonished to continue to watch for the re-arousal of character defects that we've worked so hard to eliminate. In the first paragraph in the BB, in the section on Step 10, Bill writes the word "continue" several times.
Step 10 is not just a step that we practice daily -- once a day -- to measure, inspect and make corrections towards progress, and to make amends and seek forgiveness once each day. It's a Step that we practice all throughout the day. Making spot checks and inspections.
What condition is my condition in? If my condition is in good and healthy condition -- AND -- I'm continually practicing "thoughtful-ness" I'll be less likely to act in an "thoughtless" manner.
We talk often of the importance of "maintaining our spiritual fitness". Do we think and speak of this in an abstract manner? What does it really mean to me, to: "maintain my spiritual condition"?
For me, it means the maintenance of good character -- and good actions.
It's another day, when based upon my healthy choices, good actions, and the maintenance of the principles of good character -- I can actually be demonstrating "the vision of God's will for me" in all of my activities.
"To carry" -- the vision of God's will for me -- I must have it -- to transmit it. I have to own it. It has to be -- me.
This is what it means to me, when I read, "The Spiritual Life is not a theory -- we must live it."
Am I living it? Moment by moment. Hour by hour. And, day by day. Practicing 'principles' -- of good character -- rather than just talking about them and thinking about them.
Dallas B.


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Coming off frustrating loss, Lynn draws Mets
Hefner no stranger to run-support issues as he seeks first win of 2013
Cardinals right-hander Lance Lynn will take the mound in Monday's series opener against the Mets looking to begin a new pair of streaks. The Mets and starter Jeremy Hefner, meanwhile, will be hoping to stop two streaks of their own.
St. Louis will continue its 10-game homestand, one day after its three-game winning streak was snapped at the hands of the Rockies. As for Lynn, he is coming off his first regular-season loss since Sept. 7, 2012 -- a span that included 12 starts and 10 victories.
Lynn's 10-game regular season winning streak came to an end Tuesday in a hard-luck loss against the Cubs. The righty conceded just two runs -- coming on a two-run homer by Nate Schierholtz -- over seven innings of work, but was saddled with the loss in a 2-1 defeat.
"That's tough to swallow with how good I felt," said Lynn, who has pitched seven innings and allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last four starts. "That's the fun part -- and the [not-so-fun] part -- about this game. You can pitch well and lose and pitch bad and win."
While Lynn seeks to start new winning streaks both for himself and the Cardinals, the Mets will kick off the four-game set at Busch Stadium looking to snap a three-game losing streak. They will turn to Hefner, who sits at 0-4 on the season with a 4.63 ERA in seven appearances (six starts). New York has lost all seven games in which Hefner has pitched.
Though Hefner has struggled at times, he -- like Lynn in his last outing -- has suffered from some bad luck.
In his April 25 start, Hefner allowed one run over seven innings against the Dodgers, but ultimately settled for a no-decision in a 3-2 loss. His next time out, he pitched a season-high eight frames against the Marlins, allowing just two runs, yet took a loss in a 2-1 decision.
In his only start since, Hefner yielded four runs over six innings on Wednesday against the White Sox as he suffered his fourth loss of the season.
"It's very frustrating. The bottom line though is that I'm tired of losing," Hefner said. "I need to get better and I need to make better pitches."
Mets: Collins experimenting with batting order
Manager Terry Collins rolled out a new-look batting order for Sunday's series finale against the Pirates, and the skipper plans to stick with the reworked lineup for the foreseeable future.
Collins placed David Wright third in the order, with left-handers Ike Davis and Lucas Duda hitting fourth and fifth, respectively, marking the first time this season the lefties have hit back to back. With his club scheduled to face a string of right-handed starters over the next week, Collins plans to stick with the new lineup for the time being, regardless of results.
"We've got some guys that their job is to drive in runs," Collins said. "So we're putting them in a position where they can drive in runs."
The Mets are averaging just 2.3 runs per game over their last six contests, going 2-4 during that span.
Cardinals: Holliday fine after injury scare
Matt Holliday was in his normal spot in the starting lineup on Sunday, one day after stumbling over the first-base bag and leaving Saturday's game early.
Holliday, who departed after the eighth-inning incident on Saturday, reported no lingering effects prior to going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Sunday's loss.
"He told me before he left [Saturday] night that he was going to be fine," manager Mike Matheny said. "[Sunday] morning, he checked out fine. I think it just scared him a little bit."
Worth noting
• The Cardinals are one of just two National League teams -- not including the Mets -- Hefner has never faced. The D-backs are the other.
• Each of the last five season series between these clubs have finished either tied or separated by just one game. The Mets hold a slight 18-17 advantage in the 35 meetings since the start of the 2008 season.
Paul Casella is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @paul_casella. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Keep your quilting fresh with modern quilt designs taught by Elizabeth Hartman, author of the popular blog "Oh, Fransson"! Create seven modern quilts using a variety of creative techniques including improvisational piecing, piecing on a paper foundation, and machine appliqué. Let Elizabeth walk you through her design process and favorite techniques for everything from creating useful tools for your sewing area to fabric selection and planning your quilt compositions.
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Key member organizations of the Women's Major Group
Download Full Submission (PDF)
A - Renewed political commitment for sustainable development
Question 1
Are there objective ways of measuring political commitment? What are the relevant indicators? Which indicators are most useful from your perspective? (e.g., New legislation enacted, Policy announcements, Budgetary allocation and support, Prominence of relevant institutions, Level of media interest, etc.)
Question 2
Based if possible on these indicators, how would you evaluate the political commitment today to sustainable development in the country(ies)/region(s) of interest to your group, compared to 1992? How would you evaluate the political commitment of the international community compared to 1992?
Success Factors
Question 3
What actions have been introduced in your country or region to strengthen political support for sustainable development?
Question 4
Are there specific industry sectors or resource areas (e.g., water, energy, biodiversity, other) where national political commitment to achieve sustainable development goals has been especially strong? If so, what factors explain that commitment?
Question 5
What examples or experiences from other areas demonstrate how political support for critical issues was enhanced (e.g., MDGs, climate change)? How could they be applied to SD?
Question 6
Looking forward to the next 10 years, what are your government?s / organization's highest priorities for accelerating progress towards sustainable development?
Question 7
How can international cooperation strengthen support for sustainable development? What are your expectations for UNCSD in this regard?
Question 8
Among your country?s senior national policy makers, would you say the predominant view of the three pillars of sustainable development is that: ____there are difficult trade-offs among them? ____ they are strongly complementary? Please briefly elaborate on your answer.
B - Assessing progress and remaining gaps in implementation
Question 1
What indicators or information on sustainable development have proven to be most useful for assessing gaps and progress towards sustainable development? Please rank according to importance with 1 = most important. Please also attach or provide a web link to relevant statistical databases.
- Economic Indicators (e.g., GDP growth, trade performance)
- Comprehensive Indicators (e.g., HDI, MDGs)
- Poverty Indicators (e.g., Headcount or other measure)
- Environmental Indicators (e.g., ESI, Footprint)
- Social Indicators (e.g., Unemployment, life expectancy)
- Results of Public Opinion Surveys
- Other
Question 2
What indicators of integrated goals and strategies have been most useful?
- Outcome indicators (e.g., correlation between indicators of economic, social, and environmental change))
- Commitment indicators (e.g., fiscal or other support for integrated sustainable development programmes))
- Institutional indicators (e.g., use of integrated strategies, establishment of coordination mechanisms, accountability arrangements))
- Information-related indicators (e.g., development of analytical and assessment tools, collection of data, investment in research))
- Other)
Question 3
Based as far as possible on these indicators, please provide an assessment of the progress made towards sustainable development over the past 18 years (1992-2010), (a) at the level of the country(ies) or regions of interest to your group, where relevant and (b) globally. Please attach any relevant technical studies or policy analyses. For each input, kindly provide the original article or url, and enter a short abstract.
Success Factors
Question 4
What factors explain progress in implementation?
- use of integrated strategies)
- generalized economic growth and prosperity)
- investment in technical and institutional capacity)
- financial support from international sources
- Other)
Question 5
Has your country / organization / the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group introduced or promoted integrated planning and decision making for sustainable development? If so, under what title (NSDS, PRSP, Five Year Plan, NCS or NEAP, Other)? What are the lessons from this experience?
Question 6
Are there examples of strong public-private partnerships for sustainable development in your country / the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group? How have these been promoted?
Question 7
Is the technical assistance from UN system entities a key factor in explaining success? If so, in what areas or sectors (e.g., MDGs, water, energy, health, agriculture, biodiversity, forests, climate change, jobs, other)?
Question 8
What are the major barriers to implementation?
- inadequate coordination between ministries)
- low political priority for integrated decision making
- problems created by slow growth)
- lack of data)
- weak enforcement)
- inadequate or unpredictable international support)
- inadequate public awareness or engagement)
- Other)
Question 9
What steps need to be taken to address these barriers in an effort to bridge the implementation gaps?
Question 10
What are the main difficulties experienced in promoting integrated planning and decision-making?
Question 11
What further actions could be taken to promote effective voluntary actions and partnerships?
Question 12
What are the risks to sustained progress towards convergence among the three pillars of sustainable development?
C - Addressing new and emerging challenges
Question 1
What five new and emerging challenges are likely to affect most significantly the prospects for sustainable development in the coming decade? Please rank in order of importance.
Question 3
In which of these areas has support from the international community been forthcoming? In what areas is new or enhanced international support needed?
Question 4
What new and emerging challenges should be acted upon at UNCSD?
Success Factors
Question 5
What factors explain the successful ability to address new and emerging challenges?
- adequate financial resources
- strong government leadership
- investment in essential infrastructure
- dedicated government programmes
- literacy and awareness among the population
- effective communication systems
- availability of data and technical capacity
- speed and adequacy of international support
- leadership by international organizations
- south-south cooperation
- regional cooperation
Question 6
What steps have been taken or are under consideration in your country / organization/ the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group to enhance these success factors?
Question 7
How can the link between scientific research, education, and policy be strengthened to address the new and emerging challenges, especially those identified above?
Question 8
How can international support be harnessed effectively to address these challenges?
Question 9
Do the new and emerging challenges pose a fundamental risk to the prospects of economic growth and development in the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group?
Question 10
How can the risks to the poor and other vulnerable populations be addressed?
D - A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication
Question 1
Is there a consensus among policy makers in your country on the meaning of the term green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication? If so, how is it defined? [If relevant, please provide any official publications or analytical studies on the concept of green economy or its operational or social implications, together with a short abstract]
- What are the main examples of green economy policies that are currently in place in your country? (e.g., government expenditures on green infrastructure, incentives for private investment in green sectors, subsidy reform, pricing of pollution, public procurement, other)
- Which policies, or types of policy, do you consider to be most effective in promoting a green economy and why?
- Are poverty and other possible social impacts explicitly considered in the design of green economy policies? If so, how?
Question 2
Are these policies being implemented as part of a coherent green economy, or green growth, strategy?
Question 3
What are the main perceived benefits of implementing a national/regional green economy strategy? Are these benefits being tracked, measured and reported?
Question 4
What economic sectors do you consider to be most important to building a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication?
Success Factors
Question 8
What steps and actions have proven effective in building political and popular ownership for green economy measures?
Question 9
Are there studies for the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group that identify success factors, challenges or risks associated with green economy policies identified under Question 1? For each, kindly provide the original article or web link, and a short abstract.
Question 10
Based on all of the above, what is (are) the key outcome(s) you think could emerge from the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 with respect to a ?green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication??
Question 11
What is the relationship of green economy policies to other policies and policy domains (e.g., poverty, growth, employment, trade, etc.)? Are there cases of conflict and, if so, how have these been addressed?
E - Institutional framework for sustainable development
Question 1
Various changes in the global institutional framework for sustainable development have been discussed. What is the importance of the following avenues for reform? Kindly explain your choices, indicating what concrete measures could be considered in this regard.
Question 2
How can the institutional framework ensure effective synergies between the CSD and other existing inter-governmental instruments and processes, including different multilateral agreements, UN programmes and funds, and regional processes?
Question 5
In your assessment, how effective have national sustainable development strategies (NSDS) been in promoting integrated decision making?
Question 6
Has your group been actively involved in developing and/or implementing local agendas 21? If so, where?
Question 7
In your country / organization / the country(ies) of interest to your group, what role have sub-national and local government played in implementing sustainable development since Rio? What role has your group played in such councils?
Question 8
Since the UNCED (Rio) in 1992, has the participation of major groups and other relevant stakeholders in national decision-making processes on sustainable development significantly increased? Yes/No
Question 10
Name the governments/major groups with which your group/government has had the closest collaboration. For each, briefly describe the main features of the collaboration.
Success Factors
Question 14
What in your experience have been the most effective means of strengthening major groups? and other stakeholder?s participation in national sustainable development efforts?
Question 15
What are the most significant challenges facing international institutions charged with promoting sustainable development?
Question 16
What are the most significant challenges facing national institutions charged with promoting sustainable development your country / in the country(ies) of interest to your group?