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Justin Grant, a tactical officer with KCPD's bomb squad, is recruited to go undercover to find those responsible for a series of bomb threats in Kansas City. While trying to form ties with a group of mobster-wannabes, he must rush a suspect to the ER- where Dr. Emilia Rodriguez threatens to blow his cover.
Emilia Rodriguez is all business...and her business is saving lives. But because of Justin's flirting and an intimate-looking situation, the gang pegs Emilia as Justin's girlfriend, involving the doctor in the dangerous case.
As Justin delves deeper into the gang world to find who's responsible for the threats, he must also ensure the safety of the woman he has involved...the woman he is falling for.
Chapter one
Static crackled over the radio clipped to Justin Grant's Kevlar vest. "Heads up, Grant. Stand down from Bravo Tango alert. Klein's bomb is a dud. Second-floor lab clear."
Justin allowed himself a moment to breathe normally as he listened to his TAC team leader, Michael Cutler, relay orders to the three KCPD tactical assistance specialists who'd been sent inside the evacuated building to do a recon sweep after a Bravo Tango- cop-speak for bomb threat- had been called in that morning.
"First floor clear." That was Murphy reporting in.
Justin removed the protective goggles he wore and wiped the sweat from his brow. This basement was too damn hot for an autumn day when the temperature outside hovered at a balmy fifty degrees. Either this small, independent lab- a new addition to the reclamation of Kansas City's historical downtown district- was literally cooking up some new kind of miracle drug, or they had a problem with their heating system.
"Grant, do you copy?"
"Roger that, Captain. " Justin pulled off his helmet and scraped his gloved fingers across the top of his short hair, uncaring that the golden strands stood up in spiky disarray.
He wanted to take one last look. He wasn't feeling the calm yet, that preternatural instinct inside him that was a more reliable "all clear" order than any departmental procedure.
"Something's hinky here." He set down the helmet and used his flashlight to make another visual scan of the basement. He spotted the thermostat on the far wall and made his way toward it. "Did anybody crank the heat when they came in?"
"That's a negative," Cutler replied. "You know we've got the gas turned off."
"Hmm." The thermostat had been moved to its highest setting, then had the adjusting tab broken off. Justin pried off the cover. The wiring looked normal. But the calm hadn't kicked in yet. He broke out a section of the drywall and followed the wires around to the furnace. "Doesn't it seem like the bomb squad's been busier than usual lately?"
He kneeled down to inspect the gap between the building's iron boiler and the warped concrete floor beneath. "Somebody with a grudge has got too much time on his hands. First, it's a threat on the University research lab. Now it's Markon Pharmaceuticals. They broadcast the threat, KCPD clears the building, time and money are lost—"
Justin's commander jumped into the discussion. "Two medical tie-ins give us a pattern. A patient got misdiagnosed. The lab didn't get a drug approved in time. That's payback, pure and simple. But how do you explain the other threats we've had across the city? The convenience stores? The bus terminal?"
"Copycats? Thrill-seekers? These threats are a hot story in the press right now. Maybe our guy's just been practicing his craft." Or maybe the recent spate of bomb scares, and influx of illegal explosives and bomb parts into the area, was the equivalent of one sicko's very dangerous, very adult way of playing with matches.
Or not. Justin's sharp eyes caught sight of the red plastic-coated wire buried in the bundle leading to the furnace's control panel. "What have we here?"
Justin swung the light up to the row of pressure gauges. Son of a bitch. "I've got an independent heat source feeding the temperature in the basement." He was on his feet, ripping off the panel and exposing a portable propane tank. This bastard was nothing if not clever. He eyed the gauges. Approaching critical. Hell.
The arrow swung into the red zone. "I've got a temperature trigger."
He saw the relay switch too late. A chain reaction had already been set into motion.
Klein's voice crackled through the static. "Damn it, this thing's ticking again! I'm going to attempt—"
"Negative, Klein! Abort! Abort!" Justin shoved open the door and hit the service stairs, climbing them three at a time. "Damn it, Cutler, stop him!"
"Return to base. Repeat. Return to base."
"Clear the building!" Justin shouted. Murphy dashed out ahead of him. "Klein!"
But it was too late.
Justin knew it in his bones an instant before he heard the detonation, a nanosecond before the concussive blast of air hit him in the back and lifted him off his feet. He knew Klein was dead before he hit the asphalt and was swallowed up by oblivion.


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If you've been involved in some type of accident the state of Connecticut involving a car, truck, bus or other motor vehicle then chances are that you will have suffered some type of whiplash type injury. A whiplash type injury is also referred to as a soft tissue injury these injuries cannot be seen on any type of x-ray, CAT scan or MRI as they do not involve a bone but rather involved the muscles, ligaments and tissue. Depending upon a number of circumstances, which would include but not be limited to the following: the speed of the vehicles involved in the car crash; the force of the impact; the way you were seated in the vehicle at the time of the impact; what parts of your body struck what objects with inside the vehicle; whether you were seat belted; whether the airbag deployed; whether you had pre-existing injuries or conditions which might have exacerbated your whiplash injury; or a variety of other issues, then you might need little to no treatment, to months of physical therapy, to some type of surgical intervention or some other type of medical care and treatment. Some whiplash symptoms may take weeks to months to show up and might become worse when scar tissue is beginning to form. Typically a Connecticut car accident victim will suffer some or all of the following types of injuries: neck pain; shoulder pain; headaches; mid back pain; low back pain; numbness; tingling; pain radiating into other body parts; and any number of other types of injuries related to your car crash. One of the most important things that you can do, to get better care and treatment and to recover as quickly as possible is to make sure that you properly detail all of the pain complaints, restrictions, limitations and other challenges that you are experiencing as a result of your Connecticut car accident. It is not enough to say to your doctor that your neck hurts. You must be very specific in describing your pain. For example, is your pain burning, stabbing, dull, or does it radiate into other body parts? How severe is the pain? How frequently does it occur? Are there any activities that you engage in that make the pain worse? How does your pain limit you in your day-to-day activities? Does your pain affect your ability to work? What activities tend to provide you with some type of relief? What type of over-the-counter medication are you taking? How does this affect your sleep? And any and all other information that the doctor would want to note provide you with the best care and treatment possible. Our Connecticut car accident lawyers and injury attorneys have been representing injury victims for decades. We have written the book on Connecticut personal injury law which you can obtain for free by visiting our website at www.HCWLAW.com where you can download a free copy of our book. You can also call our toll-free number at 888-842-8466 and speak with one of our Connecticut car accident lawyers and injury attorneys and get your questions answered over the telephone. You can also schedule an in office consultation where we will be happy to review the facts of your case with you in detail and specifically advise you as to what you should be doing. The call is free. The book is free. Our advice is free. If we decide to take your case, then you will owe us know legal fees unless and until we collect money damages for you. We will even advance the cost to properly develop your case and those costs are only repaid to us when we collect money damages for you. We take the financial risk in representing you so you can concentrate on what's most important which is getting better as quickly as possible. Contact us today to see how we can help you. Put our decades of experience to work for you right away.

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The Wii (pronounced like the word "we") is Nintendo's seventh-generation video game console, and is the company's fifth home console. Its official project code name was Revolution.
A feature unique to the Wii is the console's wireless controller, the Wii Remote (or "Wii-mote"), which may be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. The controller also contains a speaker and a rumbling device to provide sensory feedback. The console has a stand-by feature entitled WiiConnect24, enabling it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while consuming very little electrical power.
Nintendo unveiled the system under the Revolution code name in 2005 at its E3 press conference. Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's President, revealed a prototype of the system's game controller at the 2005 Tokyo Game Show during his keynote speech in September. It was reported that at the E3 2006 show, Wii was widely considered a success, amongst both journalists and gamers. Wii also boasted the longest line in E3 history, a four hour wait to get into the booth with additional waiting time to play a game demo. The console is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2006 with no more than four months difference between the first and last launching regions.
Release date and price
As of July 2006, an exact release date has not been confirmed. However, Nintendo's most recent statements confirm that the company plans to release the Wii in the fourth quarter of 2006. Internationally, the company hopes to launch with no more than four months difference between the first and last launching regions. A previous statement by Satoru Iwata indicated Nintendo's intentions to launch before Thanksgiving. At a June 2006 briefing in Japan, Iwata stated that a precise release date and price would be announced by September.
While Nintendo has yet to announce an exact price for the console as of July 2006, Yoshihiro Miro, senior managing director for Nintendo, has stated that the Wii will cost no more than JP¥25,000 (price in US$) in Japan, US$250 in America. A Nintendo spokesman said that the price in the UK "will be in line with Japanese and US prices announced" (Japanese and US prices in GB£). The company intends to release 6 million console units and 17 million software units during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007; and 4 million or more console units by the end of the 2006 calendar year.[6] Despite the price point of US$60 quoted for many next-generation games, Satoru Iwata said in an interview that he could not imagine that any first-party games would cost more than US$50.
A few early rumors indicated that Nintendo will release the Wii on November 6, 2006. On July 25, 2006, however, Nintendo issued a cryptic press release that stated:
"Perhaps the secret to the launch information for Wii is somehow encoded in the text of this news item. You might want to pore over it for a few hours before staying up all night to debate phraseology and comma placement with your friends online. Or maybe it's all just a scam to get you to read the other games we have launching this fall. One of the two."
In the press release was a list of launch dates for several Nintendo DS games. An article by John Scalzo at Gaming Target interpreted the press release to indicate a Wii release date of October 2. IGN came to the same conclusion, reporting that separate rumors have suggested that Nintendo could be planning to launch Wii directly after the late-September Tokyo Game Show.
Expected launch titles
While only nine titles have been officially confirmed for launch,[9] the rest are, as of July 2006, reported to be available at launch. Nintendo has stated that about 20 titles will be available around launch:
Title Developer Publisher(s)
Avatar: The Last Airbender THQ THQ
Blitz: The League Midway Games Midway Games
Call of Duty 3 Treyarch Activision
Cars Rainbow Studios THQ
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 Spike Atari
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors* Square Enix Square Enix
Elebits Konami Konami
Excite Truck Nintendo Nintendo
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers Square Enix Square Enix
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess** Nintendo Nintendo
Madden NFL 07 EA Canada EA Sports
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Raven Software Activision
Metal Slug Anthology SNK SNK
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption* Retro Studios Nintendo
Rayman Raving Rabbids Ubisoft Montpellier Ubisoft
Red Steel* Ubisoft Paris Ubisoft
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab THQ THQ
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz* Sega Sega
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam*** Toys For Bob Activision
Trauma Center: Second Opinion* Atlus Atlus
Wii Sports* Nintendo Nintendo
* Confirmed by Nintendo to be a launch title
** Confirmed for launch and also released for the GameCube
*** Will also be released for the Game Boy Advance or the Nintendo DS
The Wii Zapper controller at an event at the Hotel Puerta America (Under Development)The Wii is Nintendo's smallest home game console yet, being approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together. The console has been confirmed to have the ability to stand either horizontally or vertically. The front of the console features a self-loading media drive illuminated by a blue light and accepts both 12 cm Wii Optical Discs and 8 cm optical discs from Nintendo's prior console, the GameCube. Nintendo has stated that a small attachment can be purchased separately to play DVDs. The ability to load different sized discs is uncommon in slot-loading media drives, which typically only accept discs of a single size.
Nintendo has shown the Wii in various colors including silver, lime green, white, black, blue and red. The final colors of the console are still to be announced, although the Wii remote will be available in matching colors.
The systems shown at E3 2006 and in various trailers appear to have several small changes from the original design. Not only had the Nintendo branding on the case been replaced with a 'Wii' logo, but the disc loading slot had been enlarged slightly, the reset button had been moved from next to the eject button to the power button, and the power indicator light had been moved from next to the power button to inside the button.
A second flap cover is located on the front of the machine, which opens to disclose an SD card slot in the middle[13] and a "SYNCHRO" button, used to link the controllers to the console.
The port for the sensor bar, a device used for the Wii Remote's three-dimensional sensing, is found at the rear of the console. This port did not appear in any of the former Wii hardware images, including the images in Nintendo's E3 media press kit.
The Nunchuk controller (left) and main controller shown at E3 2006Main article: Wii Remote
The primary controller for the Wii uses a one-handed, remote control-based design. The controller communicates wirelessly with the console via Bluetooth.[1] It features an integrated accelerometer, which allows it to sense linear motion along three axes, as well as tilt. The controller also contains a tracking image sensor, which, in tandem with a sensor bar, gives the controller light gun-like pointer capabilities within 5 meters (approx. 16.5 ft.) of the screen. Up to four controllers can be connected at once and operated as far as ten meters from the console. The remote has force-feedback capabilities and can be utilized as an NES gamepad when rotated. An internal audio speaker can be used to play sound effects and provides an enhanced depth of sound field. The Wii-mote features 6KB of "non-volatile" memory. It can run up to 60 hours using only the accelerometer function with two alkaline AA batteries and up to 30 hours when using the precision aim. The buttons on the contoller are digital and include a D-Pad, A, B, 1, 2, -, +, and Power buttons as well as a SYNCHRO button located underneath the battery cover.
The Wii Remote can be augmented by various add-ons. Announced expansions include: the included Nunchuk controller (which also has accelerometer capabilities, but no pointer ability) featuring an analog stick and two additional digital buttons (C and Z), a Classic Controller for playing Virtual Console and GameCube games, and may have a "Zapper Style" shell, displayed as a concept at E3 2006, for First-person shooter gameplay which also includes a control stick on the top.
In an interview, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Nintendo hopes to allow Wii controllers to be personalized for each gamer. Applications would include different game settings determined by the preferences of the controller that turned on the console. Mr. Miyamoto has also discussed the possibility of further changes to the controller before launch, stating that the design team is, "still debating the number of buttons to use."
Sensor bar
The sensor bar is an attachment placed either directly above or below the display screen, which is required for games and applications that use the remote as an on-screen pointer. With the sensor bar it is possible to accurately pinpoint where on screen a Remote is pointing, regardless of the size or type of display used. The sensor bar is around 20 centimeters long.
The sensor bar contains two sensors, one in each end, however it is not as of yet known if they are used for the on-screen pointer or for other uses such as determining the controllers position in 3D space.
The Wii will have built-in 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity allowing communication over the Internet and with the Nintendo DS via wireless networking. Nintendo has stated that the Wii will have a standard interface for Wi-Fi. An optional USB adapter will provide network connectivity via wired Ethernet as well.
In addition, the console incorporates Bluetooth wireless communication, with which it communicates with the wireless Wii Remote controller. Connectivity with other Bluetooth devices has not been mentioned.
The Wii has a flip lid that can be opened to reveal four ports for GameCube controllers and two GameCube memory card slots. Two USB ports (at the rear) and one SD card slot (behind a flap cover at the front of the console) are provided. Additionally a small internal attachment (a dongle) to be sold as an add-on to the console will allow Wii to play DVD-Video.
Backward compatibility
Nintendo has stated that the Wii will be backward compatible with all GameCube software and most peripherals. This backwards compatibility is achieved through a set of ports on top of the console concealed by a panel. There are four GCN controller ports and two GCN memory card slots as there were on the GameCube itself, so the GameCube microphone should be compatible, as well as the DK Bongos and the GameCube-Game Boy Advance cable. There is no indication that the Wii has the high-speed port of the original GameCube, which means that unless otherwise indicated, the Game Boy Player (which required this port) will not be compatible with the Wii.
Online connectivity
The Wii will be able to connect to the Internet through its built-in Wi-Fi and through a USB-to-Ethernet adapter, with both methods allowing players to access the established Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. The service will have several unique features for the Wii, such as the Virtual Console and WiiConnect24.
On July 18, 2006, it was discovered that a page was posted on Nintendo's official website indicating that Wii would use the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection in much the same way as the Nintendo DS does, with a Friend Code system and no charge to play. The page was taken down shortly after word had spread of its existence.
Virtual Console
The temporary Virtual Console GUI shown at E3.Main article: Virtual Console (Wii)
The Virtual Console is an online service, similar to Xbox Live Arcade that allows users to download not only the NES, Super NES, and Nintendo 64, but also Mega Drive/Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 systems. Only a "best of" selection for these systems will be available, not every released title. Nintendo has stated that this service "...will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets."
While no pricing info has been announced for the Virtual Console feature, at the June 2006 Nintendo briefing, Satoru Iwata suggested that new, low-scale games could be sold via the Virtual Console at a price of between JP¥500 and JP¥1000(≈USD$4–$9 or ≈€3.5–€7). In a presentation in Spain, it was mentioned that Nintendo of Spain was considering a pre-paid card option for its Virtual Console purchases.
At E3 2006, Nintendo announced WiiConnect24, a feature that will allow the Wii to remain connected to the Internet in standby mode. Some possible uses of WiiConnect24 that were mentioned at E3 2006 include allowing friends to visit a player's village in Animal Crossing and downloading updates for games without having to be actively using the system.
It has also been said that it would be possible to download Nintendo DS promotional demos using WiiConnect24 and later transfer it to one's Nintendo DS (see Nintendo DS connectivity).
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Nintendo DS connectivity
Wii will support wireless connectivity with the Nintendo DS. Shigeru Miyamoto said Nintendo was still working out when features using this connectivity would be available, but that it would be soon after the launch of the system, due to the popularity of the Nintendo DS.
The connectivity will allow the player to use functions like the Nintendo DS's microphone and touchscreen as inputs for Wii games. The first example Nintendo has given of a game using Nintendo DS-Wii connectivity is that of Pokémon Battle Revolution. Players with either Pokémon Diamond or Pearl will be able to play battles using their Diamond or Pearl Pokémon on Wii with the Nintendo DS as a controller.
It has also been confirmed that the Nintendo DS will be able to play game demos downloaded from Wii which they would receive from Nintendo. The Wii will also be able to update and expand Nintendo DS games.


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We are always adding new links, articles, and suggestions for use as you plan out high school courses. Of course, we don't list everything out there, but we try to give you a sampling of some wonderful resources. For instance, we recently added a list of online libraries and Denver Art Museum's teachers' resources to our Free Resources section. In the online course section, Aim Academy was added. If you are in the market for scholarship money, we keep adding to the list that's already posted.
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We aim to provide an interdisciplinary forum for lively discussion and critical debate concerning all manifestations of crime fiction. We also seek to establish an internet-based community of scholars, writers and crime fiction enthusiasts, and to serve as a platform for the dissemination of information relevant to our interests. In addition to news about conferences and events, the site is going to feature reviews and interviews with crime writers.
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The Art Center of Corpus Christi
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CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Art Center of Corpus Christi is thrilled to host our first film festival with South Texas Underground Film. Starting September 21, 2012 and running through September 27th the South Texas Underground Film Festival (STUFF) will celebrate films and media in three distinct areas: Cine de Curious- underground and independent films/media; Sisterhood in Film and Music- a celebration of women in film and music; and STUF LGBT- a celebration of films and media by, about, and for the LGBT community and friends. The South Texas Underground Film Festival (STUFF) wishes to expose Underground, Independent, LGBT and Women's Cinema by providing a public forum to the South Texas community and will also showcase Underground and Female fronted bands/musicians and artists. The Festival is catered specifically to filmmakers and those with a desire to learn the art of filmmaking. STUFF is part of the Film ExChange. For more information or to learn how to submit work for the South Texas Underground Film Festival, visit http://www.southtexasundergroundfilm.com/stuff/
WHO: Filmmakers, General Public, Media
WHAT: South Texas Underground Film Festival
WHEN: September 21st through September 27th
WHERE: Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
About the Art Center of Corpus Christi
The Art Center of Corpus Christi (www.artcentercc.org, (361) 884-6406 was founded as a community art center and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1972. "The Center" provides an environment for creative expression with educational programs and exhibition of the arts. Its facilities include ten art organizations, five gallery spaces, and studio space for art classes. The Art Center is located at 100 Shoreline Drive on Corpus Christi's historic bay front. Its facilities are available for weddings, receptions, and special events. The Art Center has free admission and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM.
About South Texas Underground Film
South Texas Underground Film is an official Texas non-profit organization for filmmakers and those who enjoy the art of film. STUF is run entirely by filmmakers (Directors, Producers, Screenwriters and Editors). Our goal is to teach the art of filmmaking to the community and to exhibit the work of filmmakers with underground and incredibly independent visions, especially those with the DIY spirit. South Texas Underground Film wishes to provide a public presentation for the underground and independent filmmaker to showcase and share their work. STUF is always accepting films of any genre, length and year for screenings, presentations and broadcasts.


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3Pound Health is committed to transforming the pursuit of health and wellness by empowering individuals and engaging communities. We focus on the principles of human behavior and the power of connecting people utilizing information in unique ways. Our software platform is purpose-built to expand the reach and impact of proven, evidence based health and wellness programs. For us, people are the most important part of the equation. That's why we are committed to making software work for people, as individuals and as part of healthy groups and communities.
The 3Pound Health Story
3Pound Health is the realization of a vision of Dr. Robert Corona, Dr. Wendy Scinta and business leader/entrepreneur Jud Gostin. At our core is the belief that behavior is both the single greatest determinant of our health and the key to fostering healthy communities made up of healthy individuals.
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Our Team
We've assembled an incredibly talented team with a shared vision for delivering simple, elegant software that enriches human interaction in the context of pursuing health.
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Technology as a Catalyst
Our passion is writing great software that enriches human interactions in the context of pursuing health.
Euco Mobile App
Personal Health Manager
Unlike most mobile health applications, Euco™ is designed to provide a complete picture of an individual's health AND provide a secure connection to one or more qualified health coaches who care about and share accountability for that individual's health.
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Over the past decades, the challenges facing health care systems in developed countries have migrated from communicable disease to chronic, behavior driven disease. Unfortunately, our approach to healthcare has been slow to respond to this shifting target and today we are faced with a crisis of non-communicable disease at a staggering cost.
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Trees are often used as a metaphor for life and health. Euco™ is a name derived from the Eucommia Ulmoides tree, which is known for its healing qualities. With the use of the Euco™ application, the tree's internal ability for health literally comes to life. The software uses the color-changing tree as a visual representation of progress as individuals realize their internal potential for better health.


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Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Production from SRES Emissions and Socioeconomic ScenariosEntry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_MVA_ECCGFPSRES
Abstract: Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Production from SRES Emissions and Socioeconomic Scenarios is an update to a major crop modeling study by the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS). The initial study was published in 1997, based on output of HadCM2 model forced with greenhouse gas concentration from the IS95 emission scenarios in 1997. Results of the initial study are presented ... at SEDAC's Potential Impacts of Climate Change on World Food Supply: Data Sets from a Major Crop Modeling Study, released in 2001. The co-authors developed and tested a method for investigating the spatial implications of climate change on crop production. The Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) dynamic process crop growth models, are specified and validated for one hundred and twenty seven sites in the major world agricultural regions. Results from the crop models, calibrated and validated in the major crop-growing regions, are then used to test functional forms describing the response of yield changes in the climate and environmental conditions. This updated version is based on HadCM3 model output along with GHG concentrations from the Special Report on Emissions Scenarios (SRES). The crop yield estimates incorporate some major improvements: 1) consistent crop simulation methodology and climate change scenarios; 2) weighting of model site results by contribution to regional and national, and rainfed and irrigated production; 3) quantitative foundation for estimation of physiological CO2 effects on crop yields; 4) Adaptation is explicitly considered; and 5) results are reported by country rather than by Basic Linked System region. The data are produced by A. Iglesias and C. Rosenzweig and the maps are produced by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).
The data in Microsoft Excel (XLS) format and maps in Portable Document Format (PDF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) formats are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).
Purpose: To provide an assessment of potential climate change impacts on world crop production.
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Dataset Originator/Creator: Iglesias, A., and C. Rosensweig
Dataset Title: Effects of Climate Change on Global Food Production from SRES Emissions and Socioeconomic Scenarios
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Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
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Star Trek: McCoy #2Posted by T'Bonz - 12/05/10 at 08:05 pm
IDW Publishing's Star Trek: McCoy #2 comic has arrived in stores, but fans can have a quick preview before purchasing the new comic.
Star Trek: McCoy #2 was written by John Byrne, who also did the art and covers.
According to IDW Publishing: "Doctor McCoy hates mysterious ailments. He also hates the transporter. Now he finds himself on a world beset with one, where the only means of getting around is the other. John Byrne's tale set in the period before Star Trek: The Motion Picture continues here."
Thirty-two pages in length, Star Trek: McCoy #2 will cost $3.99. To see several of the preview pages, click on the thumbnails below. More pages can be found here.
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Hi guys
I am about to create my first 'mobile-first' website and am unsure on the best way to conditionally load content as the viewport increases.
For example, lets say I wish to load a twitter feed only for desktop browsers, not mobile, how would I do this?
Option 1) Display: none – This is bad as content still loads for mobile
Option 2) Have content in markup, but remove.element with javascript – I believe this content still loads first, then is removed after? If so, not good.
Option 3) Using javascript, if viewport is wide enough, load content – This seems to be the recommended approach, from what i've read, but Is it a good idea to have markup in javascript? I am thinking about accessibility, semantics and seo.
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I'm not exactly a JS expert (basically a n00b really) but is there a reason why the content could be already sitting as a separate HTML 'slug' sitting on your web server waiting to be injected when the browser hits a certain width?
HMTL markup isn't in the JS, it's a div id on a 'separate pgae' waiting to be injected….if that makes any sense.
@Paulie_D – Of course! So when you conditionally load content in javascript, all you do is an ajax call to load in that snippet? This could be the missing piece of the puzzle I was after.
The reason for this is let's say I wish to display a latest tweet on the webpage. This obviously needs javascript. It's just a small addition in the footer which doesn't really need to be served to mobile users, so would rather not serve that to them, especially as social API's tend to slow down pages.
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India's ecologically rich areas happen to be sacred places for local communities. Do you see the connect? Tribal religious beliefs are codes to preserve resources critical to their people's survival. The recent Supreme Court order on the Vedanta project brings this into focus. But there is hesitation in accepting the tribal ecological beliefs that run contrary to contemporary development model
(documented in Sikkim High Court records, 1995)
On April 18, the Supreme Court ordered that the village councils in Odisha's Rayagada and Kalahandi districts would decide whether their right to worship is violated by projects of mining and metals giant Vedanta. The court in no uncertain terms upheld the tribals' right to worship. The much-contested project now depends on local communities' religious beliefs.
Vedanta wants to mine bauxite from the Niyamgiri hills. The Dongria Kondhs treat these hills as their god, or Niyam Raja. "Needless to say, if the bauxite mining project, in any way, affects their religious rights, especially their right to worship their deity, known as Niyam Raja, in the hills top of the Niyamgiri range of hills, that right has to be preserved and protected," the apex court ruled.
The apex court upheld two major rights: the constitutional right of tribals to their own way of life and the right of the community through village councils to decide on affairs that may negatively impact their lives.
Memories are interactive. As I jog my memory, I land high in the Himalaya in Sikkim. To be precise, in Yuksom, the first capital of Sikkim located at the head of the Khangchendzonga National Park. Some 15 years ago, the local communities here waged a similar battle to protect their sacred beliefs, and the ecology.
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Besides hills and rivers, communities across India have also protected large tracts of natural forests for centuries by treating them as sacred groves, usually home to a local deity. The groves are often the last refuge of floral and faunal diversity endemic to a geographical region. The groves are rich in forest resources and are often associated with ponds, streams or springs, which help meet the water and food requirements of the local people in times of scarcity. Sacred groves in many parts of our country have been destroyed due to rapid urbanization and development projects, commercial forestry and encroachment. Though there has been no comprehensive estimate of the sacred groves in the entire country, studies suggest they could range between 100,000 – 150,000.
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In 1997, the state government scrapped a hydro-power project on Rathong river that flows by the Yuksom, considered sacred by the local communities. Thee government had already spent Rs 33 crore on it. I reported the long struggle by monks and local communities against the project. At that point of time, arguably, that was the first project in India to be scrapped on the basis of religious belief. A case against the project in the high court witnessed arguments revolving around the inevitability of tribals' belief to protection of local ecology.
Yuksom is where the fabled Shangri-La is, as the local people believe. The whole region, up to the peak of Khangchendzonga, is sacred. So scaling its peak is prohibited. Mountaineers stop a few metres short of the peak. "It is sacred land," reminded my guide Ugen Bhutia. Rathong river is also sacred and its water is considered equal to nectar.
The place, known to be the heart of Sikkim's culture, made history when monks and lamas came out from their religious quietude to protest against a development project. They demonstrated in public and fought court cases; armed, not with evidence, but beliefs. They won it.
The project was scrapped on August 20, 1997, honouring the sacredness of its locale. "Why they had to destroy the mountain when the river can naturally flow ?" Ugen asked me several times when I was trekking an abandoned channel of the scrapped project in 1998.
For the local communities, there is hardly any difference between religious faith and protection of environment. Monks who protested did talk about religious beliefs but argued its intimate links to local ecology.
The recent verdict on Vedanta refreshes not only a little known victory for ecology but also the debate: whether religious belief or sacredness of a place can be the basis for scrapping various projects. Middle class sceptics baptised in the growth mantra have resented the order. A newspaper headline read: "SC leaves Vedanta's fate in tribal deity's hands". Two years ago, a senior state official while visiting Niyamgiri queried: "Where is the temple?"
As it is turning out, the order has metamorphosed into a battle of beliefs of 'us' and 'them'. In this case 'they' host the resources – land, forest and water – that are fuels for development for 'us'. The same Vedanta that helps people construct temples under its community outreach programme or must have a worship place inside its refinery is contesting the belief of 'they'.
One can't have a whole landscape as a god, many argue. Interestingly the government environmental regulations and the laws that protect tribal population have the same axis: save ecology to save tribal lives.
On the face of it there is no conflict between tribal belief and government's intent to save environment. So, from where does the the conflict originate? It is from the battle over who wants what resources for which purpose. A Dongria Kondh worships a hill top full with bauxite ore because it sustains the perennial streams. The streams are so critical to Kondhs' survival that there is a tribal sub-group that calls itself Jharania (streams) Kondhs. Every stream, every hill, every corner of a Kondh house and in totality the whole ecology is considered sacred because each of the resource plays critical and supplementary roles in their lives. The belief of 'us' contradicts it. Bauxite is a material need for us; for Kondhs it is the sponge that soaks life-giving water.
In the next five weeks, the Kondhs will assemble in gram sabhas as directed by the court. Activities have already started—at the government, non-government and corporate levels—to make sure the village councils deliver a favourable decision. One way there are efforts to pursuade Kondhs to trade their belief for sustaining the new belief that Vedantas of the world advocate. It will be a perfect testing case for the cliché: belief moves mountains.


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I'd love for you to check out my blog posting "Girls With Guts" mylittlebrood.blogspot.com/2011/06/....Ā I've also started a Facebook page with the same title, so join me and let's start a revolution! :-) ...here's my description for my page:
A place for those of us who are tired of worrying so damn much about our beautiful bodies!
This is a place for people who are trying to kick that annoying habit of worrying about what other people think about our bodies. Let's find the courage and motivation to be proud of being HEALTHY. The three most important questions here are:
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American Cancer Society looking for volunteers in Kern County to drive cancer patients to doctor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -
The American Cancer Society is looking for life saving volunteers.
They say a lack of transportation forces millions of patients every year to skip treatment.
Many cancer patients have to go to several appointments a week and getting to those appointments can be a matter of life and death.
The American cancer society says more than 3 million cancer patients don't get the treatment they need because they can't get to their appointments.
The Road to Recovery program matches volunteers with cancer patients who need rides.
The sagging economy has taken a toll on the number of volunteer drivers and Kern County now has a serious need.
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Step 1: Stop kidding yourself – that means, stop using money to fill a void, to impress others, to validate your existence, to feel needed, to be respected, or to feel independent!
Step 2: No matter the state of the economy – good or bad, refuse to be a victim. Take complete responsibility for your financial situation.
Step 3: Be willing to examine your financial past to gain a better understanding of your relationship with money.
Step 4: Be committed to turning your financial situation around by gaining the skills necessary to be smart about your money AND seek the advice of financial advisors, accountants and attorneys when necessary.
Step 5: Track your spending and monitor your incoming cash monthly. Bottom line – spend less than you make!
Step 6: Evaluate and remove all unnecessary expenses in order to get a better handle on your financial situation. Over time you'll begin to recognize with greater ease what you can do without.
Step 7: If you are in debt, be committed to a debt pay off plan that will liberate you from your financial burdens. Oh ya, and stop shopping!
Step 8: Once debt free, commit to planning your purchases in an effort to remain free of credit card debt. Before you make a purchase, really evaluate if you really "need" it.
Step 9: Repeat the mantra – "It's all about balance". Spending wisely, investing smartly and saving regularly are important concepts to protect yourself and your family.
Step 10: Make sure you have a minimum of 6 months and preferably 12-18 months set aside in an emergency fund.
Step 11: Work daily to uncover how you think about money that stops you from reaching your financial goals. Take the steps necessary to have the confidence to stand firm and not revert to your old money habits and mindsets.
Step 12: Share your experiences with others in the hopes that they too can become debt free and gain financial recovery.
Bonus Tip: Remember, how you handle money IS how you do everything in life. Changing your financial habits and becoming debt free has a positive impact on all areas of your life!


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Jimmy Fallon: We had Winnie Rose via a surrogate
When Jimmy Fallon announced that he and wife Nancy Juvonen Fallon had their first child, a daughter named Winnie Rose, on July 23, it came as something of a shock. According to him, that's because they had their baby via a surrogate, and kept the news they were expecting to themselves.
"It wasn't really a secret, but my wife and I had been trying for awhile to have a baby. We've tried a bunch of different things, so we had a surrogate," Fallon tells Today. "This time we just said we're not going to tell anybody, it'd be just more fun if it's just private between me and my wife and then we get to introduce her to everybody."
So what happened when they actually managed to have a daughter? Fallon says he and Nancy panicked and had to call everyone they knew. "When it happened we were in shock. We're like, 'Alright, who do we tell? Who's going to be mad at us if this gets out?'" he says. ""We had to call everybody and it's so emotional when you call everybody."
One of those people Fallon told was Jennifer Aniston, who surprised him on his show with a little Winnie the Pooh toy. "She's about the size of this, she's so tiny," Fallon gushed at the time.


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By Jim Wrobel
Special to GoHolyCross.com
The Holy Cross volleyball team is gearing up for the 2012 campaign as it returns 13 players from the 2011 season (10-21 overall, 6-8 Patriot League) that saw it tie for its most Patriot League wins in school history. Holy Cross also returns four seniors and two juniors who have led to the recent success of the team as the Crusaders' 22 wins over the last two seasons are their most over a two-year period in over 10 years. The Crusaders also have a talented group of seven sophomores and one freshman. Holy Cross will be looking to start this season where it left off last year as the Crusaders concluded 2011 with three straight Patriot League victories and just missed earning a bid to the Patriot League Tournament by finishing one match out of fourth place. With all of this experience and talent, Holy Cross will look to qualify for the four-team Patriot League Tournament for the first time in program history.
The Crusaders will start the season by hosting the first day of the Beanpot Classic at the Holy Cross Field House on Aug. 24, as they will take on SEC opponent Alabama at 11:00 a.m. and two-time defending NEC champion Sacred Heart at 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross is scheduled to play 30 regular season matches, including 11 at the Holy Cross Field House.
Recently, second-year Holy Cross head volleyball coach Erin Cady talked to GoHolyCross.com as the team prepares for the 2012 season.
GoHolyCross: The team returns a lot of experience and depth, including a number of individuals who have played in big matches. How can the team use this experience to lead to a successful season?
Erin Cady: We are excited to have players with game experience. Their comfort on the court will allow us to further focus on our opponents and execute game strategies.
GoHolyCross: Is there a huge sense of excitement from the team to start the season?
Cady: Yes, the players are excited to get back on the court! They have been working hard all summer and want to put that hard work to use.
GoHolyCross: Defensively the team was strong last year as it ranked third in the Patriot League in digs and greatly improved in blocking as it posted the most blocks per set since the 2002 season. What is the key for the team to continue its strong play defensively?
Cady: Our key is to remain a defensive unit. We need to focus on keeping our blockers and back row defensive players on the same page.
GoHolyCross: Can you talk about the leadership of your two captains, seniors Megan Lynch (Mendham, N.J.) and Elizabeth Watters (San Francisco, Calif.), and how important they are to the team?
Cady: Lynch and Watters will be a big part of our success this year. They are great leaders on and off the court. They are willing to put in the extra time and energy to make their senior season one to remember.
GoHolyCross: Your four seniors of Liz Ashton (Milford, Mass.), Callie Black (Fallon, Nev.), Lynch and Watters have all been major contributors to the team over the last three seasons. What have they meant to the program and what do you expect of them this season?
Cady: Our seniors will do a great job leading the team and showing their dedication to the program. Our program has grown and seen some great changes because of our senior class. This season we expect them to bring back to the program that same hard work they have been contributing for three years.
GoHolyCross: Lynch enters the season ranked second all-time at Holy Cross with 1,218 career kills and seventh with 919 career digs. She is just 29 kills away from setting a new school record. She is one of only two players in program history to record over 1,000 kills and 900 digs and will look to be the first ever to post 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs. What makes her such an outstanding player?
Cady: Lynch is the type of player that thrives in competition. Her mental strength combined with her physical abilities make her an all-around successful player.
GoHolyCross: Watters has been one of the strongest defensive players in program history as she enters the season ranked sixth all-time at Holy Cross with 928 career digs. What does she bring to the team on the court that is so important?
Cady: Watters' best quality is her excellent ability to organize our serve reception and defense. Not only is she a great individual player but she makes our team defense stronger.
GoHolyCross: Black has been such a strong force at the net over her career. How does her strong play help the team?
Cady: Callie is known for coming up with big blocks that help shift the momentum on the team. Her blocks combined with her steady offense will greatly contribute to our team success.
GoHolyCross: Ashton has also been a really strong player at the net. What does she bring to the team?
Cady: Ashton brings another element that you will not see in the statistics. Her positive attitude, high energy and overall love of the game make her teammates play at a higher level.
GoHolyCross: What do you see as a strength of the team?
Cady: Our strength this year is our dedication to improvement. The players are constantly challenging each other and pushing the team to play better. They always want extra reps and work hard to succeed.


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2011 U.S. WILPF Congress Reports
2011 U.S. WILPF Congress Reports
On June 1st through 6th, more than 100 hundred WILPF women convened for the WILPF U.S. Section 31st National Congress to deepen understanding and to reaffirm our collective commitment to abolish war and establish true peace. Expanding on the theme "End War: Local to Global," the Triennial National Congress was held on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and hosted by the vibrant Triangle Branch which recently honored their own 75th anniversary of WILPF activism.
Congress Speakers & Event Highlights
The schedule of the 31st US WILPF Congress featured an unusually dynamic and informative set of speakers and line-up of special events. Opening remarks shared by Congress Program Co-Chair Elenita Muniz eloquently reminded us of the purpose of our gathering as she "channeled" the stories of our 1915 founding WILPF sisters when they met for the 1st WILPF Congress, and then carefully outlined how much WILPF work still remains to be done, stating "End War doesn't mean simply Stop the Bombs, or Get Rid of the Guns."
It means ending EVERYTHING that causes or results from war." Speaker Kathy Kelly, founder of Voices for Creative Non-Violence, deepened our understanding of the stark reality of war when she spoke to a lunch-time WILPF audience about her experiences over the course of her 27 visits to Iraq and 4 most recent trips to Afghanistan. She gave a stirring account of the people she met on her travels and the conditions they faced, as people caught in between a repressive government and the invading forces of the U.S. and others. Reverend William Barber, President of North Carolina's National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and National Board Member of the NAACP was a powerfully moving speaker, who interspersed his advocacy of social justice and appreciation of WILPF with a call to "Be a voice, not an echo." At the conclusion of his address, Dr. Barber led a caravan of WILPFers to the State Capitol in Raleigh to vigil outside the General Assembly and bear witness to the passage of a State budget that served the interests of the few at the expense of the many (view a video here). The final plenary speaker was WILPF International Secretary General Madeleine Rees, who gave a strong and clearly articulated account of her work for WILPF and the growth of our sister sections, along with an inspiring explanation of how WILPF works within various United Nations bodies to call member countries accountable to their obligations to uphold UN principles.
Congress special events included an enlightening play entitled, "The Prosecution of Judge Waite," written and produced by Jim Allison, about the 1886 Supreme Court case of Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, where the misleading notes of a not- so-simple court clerk led to U.S. Supreme Court's subsequent decisions granting corporations constitutional "personhood."
Cape Cod WILPF member Kristen Knowles gave an impromptu dramatic performance of her original poetry. Her presentation was so moving that Kristen has been invited to perform at the upcoming Democracy Convention in Wisconsin where WILPF is planning to have a strong collective presence.
Saturday's Gala Reception included cocktails, delicious Indian fare, and a premier showing of the film "The Whistle Blower" in which Madeleine Rees's work within the U.N. to expose the wide-scale human trafficking scandal involving U.S. military contractor, Dyncorp and the United Nations in postwar Bosnia is depicted in the disturbing true story written by Larysa Kondracki and Eilis Kirwan. Following the film, Madeleine along with Donna Bickford, Director of the Carolina Women's Center and expert on human trafficking in the U.S., took questions from the audience and emphasized the profound need to institute international policy changes on diplomatic immunity that allow criminal acts to go unpunished. Madeleine concluded by urging all of us to send a clear message to our elected leaders: "diplomatic immunity cannot equal immunity from prosecution for criminal acts."
Click here to find out more about WILPF's 1325 Sub-Committee Action Plan for the theatrical release of "The Whistleblower" and like the Facebook page here.
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Setting the Stage: Beijing +15 and Commission on Status of Women (CSW) Reports, Res. 1325 and Gender Equity
An intergenerational plenary was something new for a WILPF Congress. The participants were young women, new WILPF members who had attended a WILPF Practicum – a seminar for study and advocacy at the UN in NYC during the CSW - and older active members from WILPF branches, who attended the CSW on special scholarships (Local2Global) newly funded this year.
Our challenge was how to discuss our learnings from the CSW, gender and women's rights issues, the various global topics that WILPF works on viewed through a gender lens, and describe how feminist movement has developed and is being challenged and interpreted in the 16 years since the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing (1995) in just three hours?
During the CSW, Kristen Alder and Janet Slagter became the plenary coordinators for the younger and older groups and designed and developed it through lots of e-mails and facebooking thereafter. We were disappointed that a medical concern caused Kristin Alder to be unable to attend the Congress. (Kristin, we hope you are well, and that this report does the plenary and your work justice.)
In opening remarks, Jan talked about putting women and gender analysis back into WILPF's analytical toolbox. She described differences in political understandings that were evident in the NYC discussions among younger and older members, differences important as WILPF - an organization of aging members - considers its future. Vocabularies of explanation and understandings differed. Young members can readily discuss the effects of intersectionality and the heteronormative on global issues, while older WILPFers can easily explain fracking and the military-industrial-congressional complex. There is much to learn from each other.
Jan also presented ideas Kristin sent on the usefulness of women's gender roles in creating peace, and WILPF's need to focus on newer U.N. documents that build on Resolution 1325 to monitor conflict-related sexual violence and on state-driven processes based on local contexts in the development of U.N. mandated changes involving women.
Next came the first panel presentation by three older members who had attended Beijing '95. Robin Lloyd showed excerpts from her film, Peace Train to Beijing, excerpts that captured the exhilaration of the journey and that revealed the need for communication across differences. Robin was thrilled to see the images again, with WILPFers, and to re-remember the event that introduced her to global feminism. Regina Birchem, our former international president, explained the crafting of the contents of the Beijing Platform and showed how it grew out of U.N. conferences focused on other topics, such as children's rights and the environment. Anne Hoiberg gave a brief history of the U.N.-convened women's conferences (1975-1995) and highlighted the Beijing Platform for Action (PFA), with its twelve critical areas of concern. As a result of the conference, she told us, President Bill Clinton established the President's Interagency Council on Women, which was tasked with developing a U.S. Plan of Action to implement the PFA. In 2001, the Bush Administration abolished it. Anne also told the impressive story of her city's (San Diego) support for monitoring San Diego's version of the PFA and endorsing ratification of CEDAW. Work at the national and local levels on the implementation of the PFA and CEDAW ratification continues to this day.
Student activists, women new to WILPF, participants in the UN Practicum in 2010 and 2011, presented the second panel. Christine Willingham discussed the "US women have it made" fallacy, given, among others, the lack of family friendly work policies and policies that address needs of single mothers. This fallacy was evident at the 2010 CSW in the poor attendance and lack of focus on US women's concerns at the US caucus and the continuing failure to ratify CEDAW. Minjon Tholen noted that young women tend to be marginalized at these UN conferences. Making available more resources to attend the CSW and more tools such as mentorship to promote intergenerational collaboration could be helpful in involving more young women in international women's rights advocacy. Minjon added that holding the CSW on different continents each year or organizing a 5th World Conference on Women would promote the participation of a wider variety of women and invigorate the women's movement. Katie Booher discussed the problematic assumptions of "sisterhood," given that differences matter. Specifically, she found that most CSW presenters assumed a straight, destined-to-be-mothers population of women. Social movements need to consider all the parts of persons' identity. Conversations need to occur among widely varying positions, and we need to make allies through rather than despite our differences.
The third panel of Local2Global participants included Barbara Beesley and Shirley Kinoshita. After a tech conflict disrupted their powerpoint plans, Shirley described the ways her own identity is tied to the issues of the CSW, and her work, since she has become the moving force in San Jose's UN Association, to which she brought back insights from the CSW. Barbara Beesley, a Detroit nun and college teacher, talked very specifically about pondering the intricacies involved in cross-cultural communicating at the CSW, as she considered the implications of an NGO's description of the seemingly small victory of the use of "social inclusion" as a replacement for "social integration" in a policy document.
The plenary concluded with a directed discussion on questions developed by plenary speakers. Most of the discussion focused on the need to and how to nurture young women's leadership. A dedicated WILPF fund should be set up for the Practicum students to attend the Triennial. One young woman said that obviously working together – young and old – is an asset to the whole movement.
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MCAD Debut at National Congress: Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) students take on WILPF as their class project to create a "Youth Outreach Marketing Plan"
Young new faces joined our strong WILPF collective in a number of different ways at the Triennial Congress. Six students from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), along with their professor Nancy Rice, a 2006 NY Art Director's Club Hall of Fame inductee, made the trip from Minnesota to North Carolina to "pitch" their final class project – the culmination of a six-month study of WILPF and the creation of a campaign strategy for effective youth recruitment. The bright and creative MCAD students spent the week talking and sharing with long-time WILPF women, and debuted their WILPF Youth Outreach and Marketing Proposal to incoming and outgoing Board Members, as well as a room packed full of excited observers. Their outreach proposal included an updated WILPF website and logo, a "Tiered Membership Platform," where young members can identify what WILPF issues they want to work on and how many hours they will commit to WILPF work, new T-Shirt and poster designs as part of an "Art Hub" where members' art and creativity can be utilized for WILPF activism, a Branch Membership Tool Kit "Zine", new partnerships with socially and politically minded youth organizations, such as the Girl Scouts, and even a download WILPF Application for your phone! To read some of their personal reflections on the WILPF Congress, go here.
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Resolutions Debated: No Nukes, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Article 9 and More
Congress attendees had the opportunity to discuss and debate six political resolutions submitted in advance of the meeting. Unlike resolution processes of the past, this congress adopted a process designed to generate enthusiasm for new initiatives and new momentum for some old ideas. Like the rest of this Congress, the emphasis was on turning intention into effective action. Please read on if you'd like more information about the resolutions themselves and opportunities for your continued involvement.
Results of Resolution Process
The resolutions adopted at congress will:
Resolution #1: Nuclear-Free Zone in Western Asia (Middle East)
Text of Resolution:
Resolution #2: WILPF Honors Barbara Lee
Text of Resolution:
Resolution #3: A Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit War
Text of Resolution:
WILPF US will work to add a similar amendment to the U.S. Constitution in hopes that, following such an adoption, the U.S. and Japan can form a coalition to work within the UN to abolish war-making as a political and economic tool.
Resolution #4: People's Representation in the United Nations
Text of Resolution:
This body would have the same rights and authority as the General Assembly and could be located in the UN Building, perhaps in the Trusteeship Council Assembly Hall.
Resolution #5: Expand Our Environmental Platform
Text of Resolution:
WILPF will expand our national issue group to include, for example, climate crisis, environmental trespass by corporations, nuclear and other waste, food sovereignty, support for sustainable and organic agriculture and healthy food systems – all intertwined with economic justice issues and global activist movements. WILPF should increase our cooperation with existing international environmental movements.
We will expand our water issues group both in terms of other environmental justice considerations and in terms of the number of members needed to be effective in this work.
Resolution #6: Ending the War on Drugs is a Feminist Issue
Text of Resolution:
WILPF's role is to speak out and be the truth-tellers on the "real" reason for the war on drugs and its devastation of so many countries.
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Talking, Listening and Coming together: WILPF Communication Models to be Explored
Heart-to-heart dialogue and unity built throughout the week of Congress as WILPF members - new and more seasoned – connected (and re-connected) through the sharing of our individual stories and the renewed realization of our mutual commitments to advance WILPF's work of total disarmament and peace, human rights for all, and care for our earth. By talking to each other and listening, Congress restored our spirits, nurtured our hearts, and reminded us of the collective power of our united action!
WILPF's newly seated National Board further discussed what it looked and felt like to "practice peace" generally, as members of our communities at large, and specifically, as leaders of a peace organization. Building upon this momentum, WILPF members who have an interest or experience in positive /compassionate communication models and mediation are invited to participate in a one-year exploratory Ad Hoc Committee. The purpose of the committee is to explore the power of affirmative and non-violent communication and mediation practices as tools for "practicing peace" in WILPF, and as "models" for our larger communities and governments. If we, as peace women and men are not practicing peace - in action and word - then how can we expect our national and international leaders to?
The committee will meet monthly via conference calls for 12 months (July 2011 through July 2012) with individual members taking responsibility for research and proposal work in between calls. At the end of the twelve month commitment, the Ad Hoc Committee will present a formal report to the National Board of their findings, with recommendations for new communication and mediation models for WILPF, US-Section. If interested in joining this committee, please contact Tanya Henderson, WILPF National Director at 617-266-0999 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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NCC Congress Workshops: Special Reports
Focused on the End War theme, the Triennial Congress offered a provocative list of workshops that responded to the Opening Plenary challenge that "ending war means ending everything that causes or results from war." Workshop topics such as Gender Responsive Budgeting, End War against Workers, Water for Life, Not for Profit, The Audacity of Hope in the Middle East: Advancing Peace and Human Rights, Nuclear Free Future, Telling our Stories – Supporting our Mission, and Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan: Ending These Wars, among many others enabled participants to explore WILPF's multi-issue agenda towards establishing sustainable peace. See articles below for NCC Workshop "Special Reports."
Gender Sensitive Budgeting Workshop
Jane Addams, along with her work for peace and at Chicago's Hull House, for decades worked with Eleanor Roosevelt, Frances Perkins, first woman Secretary of Labor, and others to tirelessly advocate for "mothers' pensions, widows' benefits, old-age security, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance" (Blanche Wiesen Cook, Eleanor Roosevelt, vol 2, p. 247). From FDR on, Congress passed legislation to meet these needs that now the right-wing is trying to dismantle.
At the 1995 UN Fourth Conference on Women in Beijing, China, Jane Midgley, former WILPF US Executive Director founded the Women's Budget Project and held citizens' hearings around the country on budget and economic policies and to develop alternatives. Work on women's budgets has taken off around the world. Midgley's Women and the U.S. Budget: Where the Money Goes and What You Can Do About It (2005) is a plan for action.
Labor Workshop – WAR AGAINST WORKERS
End War against Workers, Public Employees, and Labor Unions focused on the savage and well organized corporate assault against worker organizations and unions to assure the elimination of any countervailing power to growing corporate domination of our social and political lives. Our purpose was to put L for Labor back on the WILPF program agenda, and to counter the corporate threat by connecting to labor struggles in our local communities and sharing organizing stories, coalition strategies, and the outcomes of recent campaigns the WILPF Triangle Branch had been involved in.
One such effort was The Farm Labor Organizing Committee and its broad campaign against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Narrated by Nick Wood, FLOC organizer and strategist, the story focuses on how broad coalitions built among faith, labor and social justice organizations resulted in boycotts and pressure on RJ's major international stockholder. In addition, FLOC used stock purchases to build shareholder power to embarrass RJ and draw attention to the abusive work conditions tolerated in Reynolds' tobacco fields. Other member stories were shared from around the country, as well as organizing strategies, such as:
A Labor Issue Committee has been proposed, and all workshop participants signed up! We welcome others to join by contacting workshop facilitator: Miriam Thompson, (917) 825-0884.
Save the Water: "Water for Life, Not for Profit"
"Expand WILPF's Environmental Platform"
The Audacity of Hope in the Middle East: Advancing Peace & Human Rights
The ME workshop was very well attended with some 30+ people. In accord with the 2011 Congress theme, an "End Wars" lens was used to analyze important issues within the Middle East, understanding that such issues are common to all war. Under this rubric, we categorized our discussions under headings that are universal to all wars - Land, Water, Security, and Power and Privilege vs. Human Rights - and that need to be dealt to "End War". On each topic we opened the floor to the wisdom of the participants who shared their knowledge freely. It was very lively.
The topics reviewed were:
Our future work will focus on;
Short Term goals
Long Term goals
Nearly all participants in attendance expressed excitement to challenging the big issues identified in the ME workshop. To learn more or join the ME Issue Committee contact Chairs, Odile or Barbara. A conference call to organize WILPF ME Committee work will be set up soon!
Dismantle the War Economy Issue Committee came out of the Triennial WILPF Congress ready to go!* Seven of the WILPF Leadership Team were present and decided to continue prioritizing a *Nuclear Free Future.* The two major emphases now will be
(i.) abolition of both nuclear weapons and the pursuance of nuclear power; and
We are forming two cluster working groups. The Committee also welcomes those working on other links in the nuclear chain: ending uranium mining (especially on Native American lands); exposing the dangers of MOX and of developing a plutonium based economy; threats to women's reproductive systems and to our children; threats to our rivers, ground water, air and soil; nuclear waste sites; depleted uranium, etc. Notify firstname.lastname@example.com if you want to join either major group, work on another link in the nuclear chain or have questions and need more information. In addition, DISARM will continue to support those working on the Mil-Corp ConneXion, on moving the money from weapons to human rights and human needs, space demilitarization, strengthening the Bioweaopns Convention and on other aspects of disarmament and the arms trade. The Committee works primarily with WILPF Reaching Critical Will at the United Nations, but also with the Progressive Caucus and our friends in Congress -- and seek to educate those who still act our of ignorance. To join in any of this work or subscribe to WILPF EYE on Congress also contact "nuclear free future" at firstname.lastname@example.com.
"What does telling our stories have to do with fundraising?" This was the first question asked after our presentation. The answer? Everything. The one most effective and efficient way to support WILPF is to ask for support up close and personal; telling our story, your own story and, most importantly, listening to the donor's story. Our workshop began with Dr. Catia Confortini's informative and insightful research into the dynamic women she interviewed who facilitated a change in direction for WILPF. Robin Lloyd then brought to life her own grandmother's story, Lola Maverick Lloyd, who was on the 1915 peace boat to the Hague, giving the audience an avenue to tell their individual WILPF stories later on. The presentation turned to the pragmatic and valuable work of gathering oral histories, which Judy Adams discussed with enthusiasm and long experience. All attendees received a 2 pg. handout and a 40 page "Guidelines" document for planning a branch oral history project to be completed for WILPF's 100th anniversary. Judy talked briefly about how her branch used the oral histories for membership events and fundraising, as well as for the historical record. The last segment was dedicated to "Lighting the Way – Your WILPF Legacy," the JAPA Ann Chalmers Pendall Planned Giving campaign. The JAPA co-president, Sandy Silver (stepping in for Mary Hanson Harrison), showed the recent DVD of interviews of WILPF women who gave their reasons
Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan: Ending These Wars
Twenty two people participated in the workshop on Ending the Wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan. Kathy Kelly, founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence and frequent visitor of the countries at war, co-facilitated the workshop. The current situation in Afghanistan was discussed, with special attention given to how the war effects the Afghan people - their losses, despair, and continuing struggle for sovereignty and justice. They would like the US/NATO troops, advisors, and mercenaries to leave. Reflecting on Pakistan, we included maps and showed how the oil pipeline routes make Pakistan strategically important in the region. Participants wanted to understand how to take action here in the U.S. to "End these Wars". It was proposed that we support all Congressional initiatives that call for removal of troops. As a group we committed to calling our Senators and Representatives continually, writing letters, and vigiling / demonstrating locally, as WILPF and with other anti war groups. To learn more about the work of the End Wars Issue Committee, contact Marge Van Cleef, co-chair End the Wars Issue Committee.
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