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The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is located close to the M11 motorway, on the outskirts of Cambridge. Visitor parking on site is available.
Cambridge is served by three major airports:
From London Stansted, Cambridge can be easily reached by rail, coach or taxi:
The nearest rail station is Cambridge. There are direct trains from London (King's Cross Station and Liverpool Street Station) which take about one hour; and London Stansted Airport which take about 35 minutes.
Timetable information on trains to Cambridge from anywhere in the UK can be found using:
A taxi from Cambridge rail station to BAS costs around £8–£10. There is also a Cycle Hire shop in the railway station car park.
There are no direct buses from the rail station to the British Antarctic Survey. The Citi 1, Citi 3, Citi 7 and Citi 8 bus services run frequently between the rail station and the city centre. All buses to the city centre go from the bus stops on the road to the left as you come out of the rail station - turn left at the mini roundabout in front of the station and cross to the other side of the road. Buses depart from stops 2 and 3.
The city centre bus station is on Drummer Street. Most bus services, including National Express coaches from London and many other UK cities, will stop here. There is also a taxi rank right next to where the airport coaches arrive/depart. A Day Rider ticket allowing unlimited travel within the city for one day currently costs £3.70, and a Mega Rider 7 day ticket costs £12.50 (September 2012).
The (External) Madingley Road Park and Ride bus station is directly across the road from the British Antarctic Survey and buses run every 10 minutes between here and the city centre bus station. Cambridgeshire County Council provide a (External) map of the park and ride routes on their website.
As you leave the Park and Ride entrance on the right hand side, on foot, turn right onto Madingley Road, cross over the road and walk until you reach a gap in the fence directly behind a small lay-by, then walk directly ahead until you reach the BAS Entrance and Reception to your right — approximately in the centre of the east face of the building.
Pedestrian access to BAS from the Park and Ride
Pedestrian access to BAS from the Park and Ride
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interviewBy Samuel Abulude
The movie, Married But Living Single, is presently receiving rave reviews not just because of the actors and actresses that featured in the multi-million naira box-office hit but the great mind of the producer- cum- director who crafted the movie. Tunde Olaoye takes the credit for making a great film that touches on the sanctity of Marriage. But the young filmmaker is not smiling to the banks yet. The graduate of Performing Arts, in this chat with SAMUEL ABULUDE, spoke on his intense passion for movie making and other sundry issues.
Can you tell me about yourself?
My name is Tunde Olaoye, a film maker. I graduated from the University of Ilorin having had an academic background in performing art which they call Theatre Arts. Performing Arts is much expansive because it has to do with all the aspects of performance as in music, dance, drama and any other medium that is based on expressing yourself with the Arts. I also have some training in cinematography.
Where did you receive the training in Cinematography?
I had my training in cinematography at Pencils and Film Training Institute, PEFTI in Lagos. In fact, I was part of the first set that graduated from PEFTI. I have also done some online courses through a link with a film director abroad who does online training for aspiring filmmakers.
To a large extent, I can call myself a self trained filmmaker because I studied from International filmmakers on my own through their works, their books, listening to their interviews and trying to key into their files. Directors like Mc Kara Krusac from Japan, Stanley Kubrick from Britain, Alfred Hitckok, the American and Wilman Badman, the Swede.
How did you develop the passion?
My first time on TV was in the very early 90s when I was in primary school. I used to act and I have developed the interest since then. So by the time I went to study Performing Arts, I had my eyes on the visual story telling form. I grew up with my grandmother who tells me stories and then with a huge interest in storytelling and growing up I could see that one of the best ways of conveying your message, stories, is through the visual story telling because it speaks volumes. People remember what they see than what they tell them or what they read inside the papers. So I decided that the way I am going to tell my stories is going to be the medium of cinematography.
And you decided that while you were growing up?
No, I had interest in story telling as a young man. I have no idea of how film is made but by the time I started studying Theatre, that was when I saw that cinematography is probably the best way for you to pass you message to a large and heterogeneous audience.
You know that you can tell a universal story which they will see in China, Japan, India and other countries and it doesn't limit you. And then, thank God for the technology that has helped us to achieve something like this in cinematography.
How has the movie making business been so far?
To be frank, I will say that it is the passion that has been driving me. You can see the empty car parks. Few people are here to watch the movie, so you wonder where the Cinema culture among our people is. On Friday (during the Ileya Festival), we had like a hundred people coming to watch Married But Living Single.
The second day, we had between seventy to eighty viewers at the cinema hall. Today they are fewer. Though the people enjoyed the movie but you can hardly make profit from this low turnout. It is even had to break even and make the money we had invested in publicity, in the projectors, and the manpower, the people that worked for you.
How much was invested in Married But Living Single?
I will say a lot of millions of Naira (he laughs). It was first premiered months ago in Lagos at the Silverbird Cinemas. The movie premier was impressive but we still need to spend a lot of money on publicity and on hype. So by the time you deduct the money you spend on publicity and hyping the movie from the money you make from the premiers, you will discover that breaking even is hard.
But like I said, the passion is what is driving me on and I hope that very soon, the corporate bodies and the government will come to our aid so that we can focus on telling the kind of stories that we are supposed to tell. The London premier is to be done soon.
What prompted you to shoot the movie?
It was actually inspired by a book with the same movie title. The book, Married But Living Single was written by Pastor Femi Faseru, pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in Lagos. After reading the book, it opened my eyes to what was happening in people's marriages presently. I discovered that people were not taking their marriage seriously. When the marriage is attacked, it is not just going to affect the couple but the children will also be affected and also the society at large since the family is the bedrock of the society.
So, I felt we needed to teach the people on the importance of commitment in marriage. Let the men know their faults and the women be enlightened on how they use their hands to break their own marriages. We don't want to breed touts and lawless children. If the parents of these lawless children that we see in our society today play their roles well, we will not have vices in the society.
Can you tell us briefly about the film?
We have Joseph Benjamin who played the role of Mike and Funke Akindele played the role of his wife, Kiki. The wife is engrossed with her work and not taking care of the home. Her husband was diagnosed with cancer and was supposed to travel abroad to treat his ailment but the wife preferred to stay back and face her job. This was causing the marriage to drift apart but in the end we had to make love triumph. Forgiveness had to come in.
What of your past works?
Marriage But Living Single is my first work in the cinema but I have directed a couple of Yoruba films and English drama series as a writer and director. I wrote and directed Face 2 Face and Family Ties produced by AK Media Concepts. I also directed Crack in the Walls, Needle's Eye, Shadows, Behind the Smile which are all on TV stations in Lagos. I was hired to write and direct them.
So what are your expectations as a young director?
I look forward to seeing my work as a point of reference passing a message that will actually change the lives of people for the better. I am passionate about film making. I love to read and add more values to myself. Really film making is my ultimate desire and I have made a career out of it.
I really want to see myself as the world class film maker and not just the kind of film producers they referred to as film directors here in Nigeria. I want my styles to be used as a case study in the academic environment. To me, film making is even beyond making money. For me, I have so much passion and interest.
So how do you relax?
I relax by watching movies and also enjoy myself by watching football matches. I support Liverpool football club.
How do you see the entertainment industry?
It is grown but unstructured. That is just one word that summarises the film industry, Unstructured! There is no direction.
So what can be done?
Let there be a partnership between the stakeholders, government and the corporate bodies that will support the film industry. There should be a form of grant for young film makers.

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Understanding Post-Communist Transformation
A Bottom Up Approach
By Richard Rose
Routledge – 2009 – 240 pages
Routledge – 2009 – 240 pages
The fall of the Berlin Wall launched the transformation of government, economy and society across half of Europe and the former Soviet Union. This text deals with the process of change in former Communist bloc countries, ten of which have become new European Union (EU) democracies while Russia and her neighbours remain burdened by their Soviet legacy.
Drawing on more than a hundred public opinion surveys from the New Europe Barometer, the text compares how ordinary people have coped with the stresses and opportunities of transforming Communist societies into post-Communist societies and the resulting differences between peoples in the new EU member states and Russia.
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Written by one of the world's most renowned authorities on this subject, this text is ideal for courses on transition, post-communism, democratization and Russian and Eastern European history and politics.
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July 8, 2013
("This picture is a good argument for brush cuts for all men. If men start to look like men maybe they will start to feel like and act like men." - Steven)
A staple from the early days of savethemales.ca
"Men represent the active principle; women the passive. We are the buyers; they are the sellers. We have the power and if we fail to use it constructively, we will continue to fail women."
Feminism has created a power struggle as women covet the male role and demand men take the female one. A friend describes his married friends as "wolves circling one another." POWER is always the problem: women want to supplant their husbands.
by Henry Makow Ph.D.
(slightly revised from Oct 24, 2001)
You've heard of the "Stone Age," the "Iron Age" and the "Information Age." This is the "Viagra Age" -- the era of male impotence. Television commercials say that 1/3 of all men suffer from "erectile deficiency" attributed to high blood pressure, prostate cancer, or diabetes.
I suspect that the real culprit often is feminism. Women should empower men but for a long time they have been doing the opposite. Instead of taking the little blue pill, men need to reclaim their masculine power.
In the workplace, a man can accept leadership from a competent woman. But in the intimate sphere, a man who takes orders from a woman is not a man, and usually can't perform like one. He sees his mother and feels like a child again.
Power is synonymous with masculine identity. Impotent literally means "powerless." We would never say a woman is "impotent." Rather, she is "infertile" or "frigid" reflecting her passive or receptive role.
A man cannot love if he does not have power. He exercises his power on behalf of his wife and family. Women take away male power and wonder why they aren't loved.
I felt liberated after I finally understood that power is what being a man is all about. I decided to look abroad for a traditional woman. After a misstep in the Philippines (described in my book A Long Way to Go for a Date), I married an educated, intelligent Mexican woman from a secular Jewish background similar to my own. For the first time in my life, I have found contentment and so has she. We have an almost frictionless relationship.
She tells me what she's thinking but she never tells me what to do. She avoids the 4 C's: complain, criticize, control and compete. In the past, women constantly blackmailed me by making childish scenes. I found myself cringing in expectation of this. I do all the shopping and cooking so don't think my relationship is rigid. I do my best to make her happy and I succeed.
The gesture of a man opening a door for a woman illustrates how men and women should relate. We all know a woman can open a door herself. But when a man does it, he is affirming her femininity, beauty or charm. When she accepts this gesture, she is validating his masculine power. This trade, woman surrendering her power in exchange for man's love, is the essence of heterosexuality. In order to develop emotionally, men and women need this mutual validation as much as sex itself. Sex is an expression of it.
Under the toxic influence of feminism, women open their own doors. Neither sex's identity is validated, neither matures emotionally. Men feel redundant and impotent; women feel rejected and unsexed.
The following are some practical tips to help men restore their power.
- The best way to select a woman is to make a reasonable request. If she clicks her heels, salutes and says, "Oui, mon Capitain," she's eligible. On a summer day, I met a young woman who was rollerblading. I asked her to take off her sunglasses so I could see her face. She obeyed. That was a positive early sign. Courtship is the process by which a man earns a woman's trust (love) so that she will accept his leadership. Men express love in terms of benevolent power and perceive women's love as her acceptance of his protection. Similarly, a woman wants a man to make her feel secure.
- Feminism misleads men to pursue "independent" women and to reject the women they actually need. If a woman wants to be "independent," she doesn't want you. If her dating ad says "Are you man enough for me?" or "I'm high maintenance," decline the challenge. Life is too short. Marriage is not about independence. It is about two people becoming one and that only happens when a woman surrenders to a man. Men should focus on women who "look up to" and empower them. If you're looking for your "equal" you're probably still looking for yourself.
- Men give their power to a woman in hopes of getting love, sex and beauty. For a while she is flattered, but ultimately she cannot respect a man she can control. She wants to be drafted not petitioned. She wants a man to have a wholesome vision of his life, in which she has an essential place. This vision need not be elaborate or complicated. It could involve a life focused on mutual values and interests, like children, music, health food, church, or the outdoors.
- There is a book entitled: Why do I Think I am Nothing Without a Man (1982) The author, Dr. Penelope Russianoff, tries to help women overcome this feeling. The truth is, this feeling is grounded in reality. Self-fulfillment for a woman is when the "self" is her husband and children. Women are God's creatures, they self sacrifice and serve; in return, they are deservedly cherished. If the "self" is her personal satisfaction and career, she is already full and filled. Her husband and children are secondary.
- A man wouldn't be attracted to so many beautiful women if he asked, "to which woman can I entrust my spirit?" Similarly, the sex act is very invasive for a woman. The man's spirit invades her being. She is empty and receptive. At the same time, she gives him emotional and spiritual protection. He expands into the space she creates by her acceptance. A man and a woman are like a sword in a sheath. He strengthens her. She shelters him. They become one.
A man can reclaim his identity by recognizing that his power is non-negotiable. It represents his ability to love. It is the essence of his masculinity.
A man should focus on finding a woman who is receptive to him. She may be behind a counter rather than an executive desk.
A single man should be aggressive and quickly sift without concern for rejection. Be wary of feminists and women who hate their fathers.
A man must be prepared to offer the right woman a profound relationship. She is not interested in "hooking up." She is not to be "gamed." She is the ground on which he cultivates a family. He "husbands." Single men are so passive and juvenile today that single women are climbing the walls.Men represent the active principle; women the passive. We are the buyers; they are the sellers. We have the power and if we fail to use it constructively, we will continue to fail women.
Comments for "Reclaiming Male Power in the Viagra Age"
Michael said (July 9, 2013):
A wonderful article, Henry. Well done. My (second) wife and I have a correct balance in our relationship. She acknowledges me as commander and chief, without rancor. I treat her with love and respect, always, and she in turn gives me respect and adoration. So unlike my first wife, where she always had to control every damn thing of every damn day. In time, I felt neutered and discombobulated. She is a miserable person now (the mother of my son) and a hard cold emotionless automaton. Thank god that is over! Anyway, your message is courageous and please continue to propound it.
Scottie said (July 9, 2013):
We live in a manipulated culture that portrays heterosexual marriage as boring, out-of-fashion and un-cool, yet at the same time this culture of ours is embracing homosexual marriage as cool and hip. There's a war going on now against heterosexual institutions and marriage. Look at Hollywood and especially TV shows. Most men are portrayed as fat,stupid, ignorant and.uneducated, while the female is almost always shown in a domineering manner, bossing her husband around like a child..(everybody loves Raymond,.King of Queens etc...) As I have said countless times, the Illuminati are socially engineering us on a daily basis.
One way they are doing this is with the mass media. For example have you ever wondered why people refer to television shows as 'Programs' or 'local programming' ? Because it subconsciously programs us and molds our behavior. The Illuminati doesn't want strong healthy functional families.
The illuminati want us isolated, poor and dependent on the government.
They do not want wealthy established families. Marriage is nothing to be looked down upon, all power to the young people forming long lasting bonds and relationships.
JG said (July 8, 2013):
Through the course of my 60 years on this Earth I learned a lot of things too late in life.
God really does send us a woman to be a lifetime mate, "to have and to hold, for better and for worse, and in health and sickness". However, like myself, we don't recognize it when it is sent to us. And then we go on from one woman to another searching for what we once had and trying to find the same thing in another relationship. That one never works out well.
After we have that "meant to be" first true relationship with a woman and it is lost, our innocence is also lost with it and it can't be found again.
Henry Makow received his Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Toronto in 1982. He welcomes your comments at


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Our favorite quotes and comments from SXSW 2012 sessions and panels, with some great insights on branding, digital design and social media.
What do businesses and brands have to learn from the Santorum/Savage "Google Problem"? Unwanted search results will always be alive online, and it takes an active approach to keep them managed as much as possible. With the right tactics, it's possible to minimize reputational threats, but simply complaining about them will not find a resolution.
Late to the party or not, Twitter has followed in Facebook's and Google+'s footsteps with the launch of their new brand pages and brand marketers would be wise to sit up and take notice of the new features coming to a Twitter account near them. Clearly the brand battle lines are being drawn.
Back in June I told of The Zero Moment of Truth (ZMOT) and why marketers needed to win it. However, it appears some in the business to business marketing world assumed that ZMOT only applied to those in the business to consumer marketing world. Well, we all know what happens when one assumes...
Nothing like some good old fashioned competition to bring out some good old fashioned condescension amongst adversaries. Wait 'til you read how Mark Zuckerberg described Google+.
So Google+ is now open for business... literally. Big names such as Toyota, Macy's and The Muppets are among the first big name brands and companies to set up Google+ shop.
Yahoo!, you do remember Yahoo!, right? Well they recently made a couple of changes that are designed to make them more social media friendly. The question is will anyone care for does anyone even use Yahoo!?
With essentially the entire world on a mobile phone, there will be one mobile device for every person on Earth by the year 2015, the need to have a mobile site for your business is paramount for success. And a new tool from Google is here to help.
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In reply to Xbox_180, #1:i think its good the revalution downloading games and they did pretty well at e3 new zeldda and a shit load of new DS games i mean xbox the only good games were conker and they only showed 2 playable 360 games sony had a decent both to i mean ps3 with nothing playable and no good games coming to ps3 and to add to all this didnt have 1 good ps2 exclusive this year nobody did well at e3 and reviving old franchises thats like saying do you want new zelda mario and halo3 you want updates to classics and when i have kids i will always have a place to go when there young its called my old NES and nintendo there not dropping out to add to all this DS games are going online.Also the revalution is gonna have online free online and iwata{nintendo president} said super smash will be an online launch title and ps3 its too early to judge and i would like to say microsoft is making a huge mistake realising the 360 this year remember the dreamcast ps2 gamecube and xbox destroyed it 360s in the same position but i does have the new perfect dark and pgr so there not dropping out
And talking about the handheld, we haven't see any mind blowing games for the DS.
Yes, but did you see any of that at E3? I lost all hope at believing game companies that tell you stuff after telling ( more like desieving) me and saying that Grand Turismo 4 was going to have online. Instead they gave me a printer. ................Bad bad memories.
In reply to Xbox_180, #1:3. Yes, there was no playable Revolution stuff. But there wasnt any playable PS3 or X-Box 360 stuff either. Thats because none of the sytems have been built yet. They are still being designed.


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Joe Blumm spent three years working at a local BP shop. He says he asked to be taken off third shift several times. After working overnight last Thursday, and then waiting for his manager to relieve him he reached his breaking point when she never showed up.
So he posted a now-infamous note, that read:
"Hey boss,
Learn to be on time or at least communicate when you are going to be late. An hour with no phone call is unacceptable. As you can see, the doors are locked. I went home. Fire me if you must, but realize I walked due to your negligence."
Blumm said, "I had it. I had enough of that unprofessional atmosphere, having to deal with that tardiness and have it come down on me."
His manager admits she was late that day but argues that he never called her or anyone else. Blumm says he was let go and is now looking for a new job.
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The Kaira Suu Federation, an affiliate of Child Fund The Gambia, recently organised a two-day life skills training for youths of Kombo South, at Batokunku Nursery School hall in Kombo South District, West Coast Region.
The training, which brought together 20 participants, was meant among other things to empower the young people of Kombo South District with the skills and knowledge relevant to productive living.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Omar B Jammeh, the Child and Youth officer of Kaira Suu, revealed that the training was one among a series of training programmes designed to empower the young people of Kombo South with relevant skills.
He posited that the youth constitute a greater percentage of the population, therefore,strengthening their capacity will go a long way in promoting development and sustainability. Jammeh informed the gathering that the training would also focus on crucial areas such as the negative effects of drug use, teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS, among others.
For his part, Mustapha Touray, the chief of Kombo South District, described the training as timely and very important."The government of the day is not leaving any stone unturned in the empowerment of youth; you now have the ball in your court," he said.
He challenged the participants to take the training seriously and share the knowledge gained with their colleagues. Touray thanked the board and management of Kaira Suu Federation for their continuous and invaluable contribution towards the advancement of the welfare of families in Kombo South.
Lang Dibba, the manager of Kaira Suu Federation, assured the gathering that his organisation would not relent in supporting young people in their desire to fulfill their aspirations.
The board chairman of Kaira Suu Federation, Botto Bojang, also assured them that the Federation under his leadership would always priotise the issues of young people, noting that they are the cream of society and that their survival and development is indispensable in national development.


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A Game Boy is a Nintendo-produced handheld console. This rectangular shaped handheld was the first of the Game Boy line. This 8-bit quality came early in video game productions, being released in Japan April 21, 1989 and July 31 that same year in North America. The Game Boy was a very low-detail, monochromatic game console, with only four shades of gray. Despite its limited visual capabilities, it was revolutionary for its time, managing to sell 118.69 million units worldwide (including the Game Boy Color).[1]
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Dozens of dogs participated in this year's Fashion for Paws, the Washington Humane Society's annual runway benefit show. The nearly $700,000 raised will benefit homeless and abused animals in the District.
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Acclamation, who proved he's not just a Hollywood Park wonder horse by romping to a 3 1/4-length victory in Saturday's $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar, has matured quite a bit since last year's ill-fated run in the Eddie Read when he faded to finish sixth.
"We were looking at pictures of him last year before he ran in the United Nations (Handicap) and he looked like a big 2-year-old," trainer Donald Warren said. "He didn't look like he was developed at all. He's really changed and developed into a mature-looking race horse."
And now the 5-year-old horse's connections are hoping he has the stuff to win the Breeders' Cup Turf at Churchill Downs on Nov. 5.
A winner of 7 of 26 lifetime for earnings of $938,048, Acclamation made it three consecutive victories with the Eddie Read score. He won the Grade I Charlie Whittingham Handicap by 3 1/2 lengths on June 11 and the Grade II Jim Murray Handicap by seven lengths on May 14, both at Hollywood Park. He won the same two stakes last year before heading to Monmouth Park for the United Nationals Handicap, a race where he never had the lead and faded to finish last in a nine-horse field.
Acclamation tried to go gate to wire in last summer's Eddie Read and carved out similar fractions as he did this year. Only this time he drew out in the stretch rather than fading to sixth, beaten 5 1/4 lengths in a race won by The Usual Q.T.
The difference? Either it's the added maturity or the fact he stayed home this summer. The trip to Monmouth might have taken a little bit too much out of the son of Unusual Heat, who also sired The Usual Q.T.
Warren, who by his count has now won three Grade I races, all by Acclamation, was pleased with the ride by Joel Rosario, who is 2 for 2 aboard the winner.
"He gave him the perfect ride," Warren said. "He broke a little slow, but he made the lead easy. I like to see him cruising on an easy lead and I always like to see a horse slip away on the last turn like he did. Just done to perfection."
Said Rosario: "He was very comfortable today. I could see his ears up and going back and forth. He was just having fun out there. This was like when I rode him in that mile and a half (Jim Murrary Handicap) up at Hollywood. He ran the same way that day. So relaxed. He's a really nice horse."
Next up for Acclamation?
Most likely the Del Mar Handicap, at 1 3/8 miles on the turf, on Aug. 28. It's a Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" race, meaning a victory would guarantee Acclamation a berth in the Turf and give his connections an extra $10,000 for travel expenses.


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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Michael Leighton's 24-save performance sparked the Adirondack Phantoms to a 1-0 shutout over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
The Phantoms recorded the only goal they would need at the 8:59 mark of the first period. Stationed on the far point, Eric Gustafsson floated a pass to the slot that was settled down by Tye McGinn. He quickly sent a backpass from below the near circle that Jason Akeson batted past goalie Scott Munroe.
The Penguins had several chances to even the score, but Leighton repeatedly turned them aside, including a glove save on a point-blank shot by Alex Grant with six minutes left in regulation.
Munroe dropped to 17-7-3 on the season, making 20 saves on 21 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton was 0-for-5 on the power play and killed off all four Adirondack man-advantages.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins host the St. John's IceCaps on Saturday, March 24 at 7:05 PM.


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Fox News reacts to Roger Ailes story
Brian Lewis, the Executive VP of corporate communications at Fox News, has sent a statement to TVNewser responding to our story today about the war for Roger Ailes's legacy.
"The basic premise of the story is inaccurate," Lewis wrote. "Roger is not in a 'war' with anyone and has stated several times that he is not overly concerned with his legacy. Dylan's reliance on unnamed sources mirrors the technique that Gabe Sherman has used throughout this process to craft a narrative that simply isn't true."
Lewis did not provide POLITICO with the statement; Fox News spokespeople did not respond to multiple requests for comment in the week leading up to publication of the piece.
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What others are saying about natural contours
"Aside from the visual attraction, the BonBon has several features that set it apart from the standard vibrator. It's water resistant and has a simple push button control. The latter feature is worth consideration, especially if you've ever had to quickly fumble with some of the more modern power tools and their complex speed and directions controls....The natural contours BonBon is a wonderful addition to your bedside nightstand drawer – next to your emergency stash of dark chocolate!" - 'The Hot List', www.scandalouswomen.com
G-PLUS™ named one of Sue Johanson's "Top Toys of the Year" for Season 6!
"The natural contours® G-PLUS™ is an attachment designed for the Hitachi or the natural contours® IDÉAL. The double prongs are for vaginal and clitoral stimulation. At twenty bucks, it is a cheap way to turn a neck massager into a penetrating vibrator, and you know how I like cheap."
-Sue Johanson
Talk Sex with Sue/ Oxygen Channel, Episode #174
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Dr Dick, a clinical sexologist in Seattle, recently called together his "ladies auxiliary" for a product review of the natural contours® line. Following are excerpts from their enthusiastic comments.
On the ÉNERGIE™ Kegel Exerciser
"I want to make sure that all women, especially postpartum or post-menopausal women know about this amazing exerciser. It will revolutionize their sex life, I promise."
On the IDÉAL™
"I've been the proud owner of a Hitachi Magic Wand for over 10 years….The thing I like the most about the IDÉAL™ is that it is cordless. It doesn't run on batteries either. It's rechargeable…. The IDÉAL™ is lighter than the Hitachi model….The natural contours® IDÉAL™ vibrator is head and shoulders above the Hitachi in terms of its design…… The grip on the IDÉAL™ fits naturally in my hand. It's as comfortable in my right hand as it is in my left.
The natural contours® IDÉAL™ vibrator is my brand new favorite."
On the G-PLUS™
"The one thing I always thought was lacking in my wand vibrator is that it was for external use only. Now with this inexpensive natural contours® IDEAL™ G-PLUS Attachment I can change all that. It's so simple and practical; I can't believe no one thought of this before now."
On the LIBERTE™
"I was very impressed with this toy and would recommend it to anyone wanting a sleek, nontraditional looking vibrator."
To read the entire review, go to: http://www.drdicksexadvice.com/2008/08/22/the-ladies-auxiliary/
"If you are lucky enough to own a HITACHI MAGIC WAND or an IDÉAL™ MASSAGER, then you will really enjoy this attachment called the NATURAL CONTOURS G-PLUS™.
It is flexible and easy to clean – latex-free, phthalate-free, and inexpensive. It's a simple way to adapt ball-headed massagers into penetrating vibrators.
You just can't beat something this simple and practical. On the HOT STUFF HIBACHI OF LOVE, the NATURAL CONTOURS G-PLUS™ rates 4 briquets."
-Sue Johanson
Printed by permission of Talk Sex Productions.
"My experience using the G-Plus™ left me a happy camper. Try it, you'll thank me in the morning."
- Dr. Patti Britton
YOUR SEX COACH EXPRESS Volume 94
"The newest addition to natural contours' line of vibrators continues the company's tradition of sensual design and top quality manufacturing while offering a much more powerful massager for anyone looking for more speed and durability…. a brilliant ergonomic handle that lets you control the placement and pressure of the vibrator with greater precision than larger electric models."
- Cory Silverberg
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"By far the best toy to come across my desk this season." (Natural Contours G-PLUS™)
- Joseyvogels.com
December 6th, Best Gifts of the Season
"When natural contours partnered with the designers of the Fokker Aircraft Cockpit (we're getting aroused), no surprise they came up with something sleek, functional and ergonomic." (about the natural nontours Manifique™)
Marie Claire Magazine
-"The Work of Art"
"We had great expectations for this device, and now that we've tested it, we can happily say it has exceeded them all." (On the natural contours G-PLUS)
-Adult Novelty Business
"This is the real dream machine. I'd give it 5 briquets but the upper limit is 4, so that is what this natural contours IDÉAL Massager gets. Sorry crew – I'm keeping this one."
Sue Johanson
Talk Sex with Sue
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"A classy vibe with packaging to match." (On the natural contours IDEAL)
-Adult Novelty Business
"This exerciser radiates sensuality. One of many beautiful products from natural contours, the ENERGIÉ has a simple design, with a great look and feel……The ENERGIÉ will certainly energize you…. is great for personal use, but would also make a cool gift. It makes you remember to do these simple and practical exercises, and doubles as a lovely sex toy. And, perhaps for the first time, you'll find yourself looking forward to a daily workout."
The Sex Herald
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"I have been traveling all over the country carrying your natural contours vibrators and recommending them to women. I also LOVE your vaginal exerciser (the ENERGIÉ)--so much more comfortable and easier to use."
-Dr. Hilda Hutcherson
Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University and author of What Your Mother Never Told You About S-e-x
"It might just be the beginning of a beautiful relationship". (On the natural contours' LIBERTÉ)
-Ronnie Koenig
AM New York
"The LIBERTÉ will definitely make our top ten list of the year's best sex toys. On the HOT STUFF HIBACHI OF LOVE, the LIBERTE rates 4 briquettes."
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-Sue Johanson
the Oxygen Network
"You know the old expression, if you don't use it, you lose it. Well, that applies to women as well as men. Here's the newest and the best. It is called Énergie Kegel Exerciser"… "The Énergie is just what you need to complete your exercise program and your sex life."
Quote used by permission of Talk Sex Productions, Inc.
-Sue Johanson
the Oxygen Network
"Joy buzzers" that are "cute and non-threatening"… a "fab gift for your gal".
February '05 "V-Day Invasion" gift guide
"(The Magnifique) doesn't really look like a vibrator, so it's good for travel- and shy people".
-Laura Berman, Ph.D.
Women's Health, Feb/March '05
"Ideal vibrators for the gal who wants a toy that doesn't look like a conventional sex toy"… "Airport security will be left scratching their heads."
"This pretty gem updates another one of our favorite friends - "the pocket rocket" - into a sleek, modern form designed by a woman who knows her business" (On the natural contours JOLIE)
"...the new natural contours vibrators are a long-overdue alternative to those hard-plastic phallic knockoffs that currently glut the sex-toy market."
"...tiny, sleek purse-worthy models shaped like a cell phone."
-Glamour Magazine
"Of course, it would take a woman to build a better vibrator.."
"I love your vibrators, they are so quiet that I have no problem using them when my roommate is home!!!"
-Jayme Waxman, Author, "Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation", & director of "Personal Touch" Video Series for Adam and Eve Pictures.
"Because of the wide base, those who suffer from arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome will find the Superbe easy to hold."
- Mystique BlackVenus.net
"As a Board-Certified Sex Therapist and as Gerontologist, I believe an orgasm a day keeps the Doctor away! Sex is good for our health. Many women report that masturbation perks up the sex drive-creating a delicious cycle. She becomes more sexually responsive as a result of frequent, enthusiastic sexual activity, alone or with a partner. Why? All the activity boost hormone levels, especially testosterone and estrogen.
Hormone-raising sexual explorations-including self-pleasuring- are that much more pleasurable with natural contours. When traveling, the elegant design of these massagers gives the owners more privacy - (i.e., they do not scream "sex toy"!). Can she then pamper and de-stress herself with selfloving orgasms? Absolutely!
natural contours massagers can also be positioned sensuously and conveniently between two people as they make love. Or, Magnifique can be inserted vaginally (use a water-based lube) while either Petite or Superbe vibrate the clitoris. Yes, it gives a substantial, bliss buzz - but it can make a good "O" great! While the massagers are "massaging," a partner with an active erotic imagination can explore other parts of his lover's body. Using massage oil - with fingertips using light, constant, very slow strokes - he can journey along her body from head to toe. OooOOOH!
What I know for sure, both personally and clinically, is that we women must keep our vaginal muscles healthy. USE IT OR LOSE IT! Doing Kegels is amazingly enhanced and made more efficient by using the ÉNERGIE Kegel Exerciser.
Yes, natural contours are intimate products I highly recommend!"
-Diana Wiley, PH.D.
"Gently molded. Sexy curves. Fits in my hand perfectly. Flicks on with a well-placed switch. Gentle, with a light buzz that becomes a moderate purr in the deluxe incarnation. So what is this lovely? Why it¹s the natural contours vibrator, one in a series recently developed by Candida Royalle. They come in three sizes: 4-inch Petite, 5-inch Superbe and 8-inch Magnifique. The quality of the construction is clearly above average, and the price range ( about $25-$45 retail) reflects this. They are attractively packaged, and batteries are included.
These vibrators will appeal to men and women who have never used a vibrator, as well as to those who are put off by the look of battery-operated vibes. The Petite and Superbe are great for women who need just a little extra, consistent clitoral stimulation, and for men who enjoy mild vibrations on their penis and perineum. The comfy hand-fit makes them easy to use for either partner or solo play. Folks with carpal tunnel syndrome will find these more comfortable to use than many other styles.
The quality of the vibrations is primarily a buzz, except for the top end of the Magnifique, which delivers a stronger, wider throb. The vibrators are perfectly designed for stimulation of the vulva and clitoris, something many women will appreciate.
Our female customers are particularly drawn to the Magnifique. If you enjoy penetration by two or more fingers when you're aroused, you'll love vaginal penetration by the vibrating end of the Magnifique. Once you own her, you are not likely to ever own another of the ubiquitous, rocket-shaped slimline vibrations. The Magnifique also appeals to anyone who likes maximum intensity. It's certainly not as strong as a plug-in-the-wall vibe, but for those who like the intensity of vibes like the Pocket Rocket, it¹s a lovely choice.
The Magnifique is my favorite of this trio. At the shop, we find ourselves recommending her to anyone buying a vibrator for the first time, for themselves or a friend, when price is not a big factor. The shape and construction is good, and the overall sensations are quiet pleasing.
We're happy to see natural contours' introduction, as it shows some creativity in the vibrator market. As men and women continue to find new ways to play with vibrators, Candida Royalle's imaginative innovations add a welcome dimension. I'd love to see more vibes as lovely as the sensual Magnifique, with stronger vibrations. I hope Candida will continue experimenting with these great shapes and make vibes that challenge the stereotypical phallic vibrators.
If you enjoy exploring and playing with a toy that feels great in your hand and on your clit (or penis, etc.), consider adding one of the natural contours to your repertoire. They're lovely playmates and worth inviting into your home."
-Ellen Barnard -- From Libido Magazine
"natural contours are a wonderful and timely contribution to women's sexuality. The hundreds of women I speak with each month clamor for a discreet and engaging forms for sexual enhancement (especially, for self-pleasuring)... Women today deserve to have products for their sexual pleasure that are a delight to see, feel and use... I cannot imagine a more inventive and personable line of vibrators than the artful collection that Candida Royalle has created. Once again, Candida breaks the code for liberating women's eroticism safely, tastefully and with pizazz !!! "
-Dr. Patti Britton, Nationally board-certified Clinical Sexologist (L.A.-based) and recognized expert on cyber-sex advise at http://www.drpattibritton.com/ and for http://www.ivillage.com/ The Woman Network, one of the outstanding sites for woman¹s issues on the web
"(The natural contours vibrators) are absolutely the best ones I've seen on the market. The packaging is wonderfully feminine and the vibes are to die for. Everyone on staff loved them and are asking for their very own."
-Leesa Barnes, Founder, blackvenus.net.
"I had good results with the new natural contours vibrator. This is a wonderful product. The packaging touts it as 'designed in Europe'(not by uptight puritanical Americans!) and 'ergonomically engineered,' so important for those trying to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. It is practically silent, with three distinct speeds. Its unique, elegant modern shape seems to encourage experimentation – I wasn't sure exactly how it was designed to be held but it wasn't difficult to achieve, er, success. Another bonus to this product: If there's a chance airport security will be waving your vibrator around, this is the one you'd choose. 'Um, that's my neck rest.'"
-Salon.Com -- Sex Toys on Review
"This month I picked one of my all-time favorites-the Ultime Vibrator by natural contours-which is a toy that belongs in every girl's box! Yea, I know it looks a little different than most. What with that funny curve, it hardly even looks like a vibrator at all. (Of course, that's a good thing for all of us frequent-flying career women, especially when our luggage gets searched!) But, oh Lordy, the little Ultime packs a serious punch! This cute, little, blue vibe was designed by a woman, and, no offense guys, but I think it's about time. She totally knew what she was doing when she came up with this one because the little Ultime tickles a gal in all the right places, both inside and out. I knew the very first time I took the curvy little vibe out of the package that it was special. Sleek and smooth, it was so quiet when I turned it on that it seemed to purr in my hand like a satisfied pussy-cat, which is exactly how I feel after I used it!"
-Tessa L, Tess's Toy Box
"I have never been so eager to write a review until I tested the natural contours line of vibrators. Created by Candida Royalle, famous for her internationally-acclaimed Femme line of erotica from a woman's point of view, natural contours are ergonomically engineered to fit the unique curves of a woman's body. Now what does that mean - ergonomically engineered? Think of a typical vibrator. You hold it in your hand, reach beyond your vagina and then point the vibe towards your clit or vulva. Often, you have to adjust your arm and twist your hand upward into an awkward position just to get the right angle. God forbid if it takes you longer than normal to cum. Your arm just may fall asleep (it happened to me once). Due to its unique design, the natural contours vibes leave your hand, arm and shoulder in a relaxed position. natural contours are curved to sit on your pubic bone and are cleverly angled to reach toward your vagina. I found that using natural contours made my self-loving experience more intimate as my arm stayed close to my body in a natural position. Outside of the engineering, natural contours has become my favourite line of vibes for two other reasons. First, I can be a bit more discreet with my the natural contours vibes since they look like common household items, such as a computer mouse and cordless phone handset. But what struck me the most was the packaging. I noticed right away that there were no images of horny looking women standing with their legs spread apart. The innovative packaging is one that is elegant and feminine, something that really speaks to me as a woman. The vibes are made out of high grade plastic and come with a set of instructions which show you how to insert the batteries. You'll find that the vibration in all five are quite strong, and due to the design, I would highly recommend them for use with your partner."
-Mystique, BlackVenus.net


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UN Inspectors Visit Chemical Attack Site With Syrian Government Permission
UPDATE: The UN says chemical weapons inspectors travelling to al Ghouta on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus to investigate an alleged chemical weapons attack have come under fire from snipers. They were travelling with a Syrian government escort in clearly marked UN armoured vehicles.
"The first vehicle of the Chemical Weapons Investigation Team was deliberately shot at multiple times by unidentified snipers in the buffer zone area," said a UN spokesperson.
There are no reports of casualties.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Reuters reports that United Nations chemical weapons inspectors have left central Damascus to visit the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, after President Assad's government gave his backing to a UN investigation on Sunday.
Critics of the Syrian government have warned that much of the evidence could have already been destroyed by heavy fighting in the area since the attack, including sustained government shelling.
Western governments have called for a strong response if it is proven that the Syrian government used chemical weapons during an attack on Al Ghouta. U.S. president Barack Obama has previously said that the use of chemical weapons would constitute a 'red line' which would trigger US intervention in the Syrian conflict. France has said that the international community should react 'with force' to the incident, whilst British foreign secretary William Hague has said that it would be possible to 'respond' without the backing of the UN security council.
France and Britain have been pushing for a strong response against the Syrian government ever since video footage of the incident first appeared online. Without waiting for the results of any investigation, the two countries have between them made it clear that they believe there was a chemical attack and that the Syrian government was responsible. The United States has also been mulling a military response.
Both Iran and Russia have backed the Syrian government, which says that it has not used chemical weapons. Evidence has emerged online which may suggest that it was rebels, not the government, who deployed the deadly toxic gas.
According to the United Nations the Syrian government has agreed to a ceasefire in the area of the alleged attack while an investigation takes place. Rebel leaders in the area have also said that they would respect a ceasefire and offer their protection to the UN inspectors. The inspectors themselves left their Damascus hotel in a six car convoy today, accompanied by Syrian security forces and an ambulance.
Syrian president Bashar al Assad denied his government had used chemical weapons and warned the US not to intervene during an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia:
"Would any state use chemicals or any other weapons of mass destruction in a place where its own forces are concentrated? That would go against elementary logic. So accusations of this kind are entirely political," he said
"Failure awaits the United States as in all previous wars it has unleashed, starting with Vietnam and up to the present day."
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Shareholder Activism
Domini Social Investments announced today that Avon Products (Ticker: AVP) has agreed to review and revise its palm oil purchasing policies to address impacts on deforestation and human rights, in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Domini Social Equity Fund (Ticker: DSEFX). The proposal was co-filed by the Appleseed Fund, in collaboration with Ceres.
"We were very pleased to withdraw our proposal in response to these new commitments from Avon," said Adam Kanzer, Managing Director and Director of Corporate Engagement at Domini. "As investors, we are seeking to invest in good companies and make them better. Our proposal has helped to spur an internal dialogue about the impact of Avon's palm oil purchases, encouraging the company to set the bar higher."
Over the past several years, Domini has been encouraging companies in its Fund portfolios to adopt appropriate policies and procedures to address the impact of its commodity purchases on forests and human rights, including palm oil. According to WWF, "Large areas of tropical forests and other ecosystems with high conservation values have been cleared to make room for vast monoculture oil palm plantations – destroying critical habitat for many endangered species, including rhinos, elephants and tigers. In some cases, the expansion of plantations has led to the eviction of forest-dwelling peoples."
Avon is a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), and has previously committed to purchase GreenPalm certificates equivalent to 100% of its palm oil supply. These certificates are used to finance sustainable palm oil production, but cannot guarantee that Avon's actual palm oil purchases are produced sustainably.
Most of Avon's palm oil purchases are in the form of products derived from palm oil ("palm oil derivatives"), further complicating the company's ability to trace its purchases back to their source. Avon utilizes palm oil derivatives in a wide variety of products. About 60% of the palm oil consumed globally is in the form of derivatives.
Avon Commitments
In response to Domini's proposal, Avon has committed to take the following additional steps:
- Avon agrees to establish a cross-functional internal team to assess the Company's palm oil sourcing and develop a recommendation for implementing a time-bound sustainable sourcing plan.
- Avon will revise its palm oil policy to establish a time-bound plan to purchase certified Mass Balance or segregated sustainable palm/palm kernel oil, with full traceability back to the planation for all direct purchases and the majority of its palm oil derivatives purchases. "Mass Balance" is a term established by the RSPO to denote palm oil supply that contains a mix of certified and uncertified palm oil. "Segregated" refers to 100% certified sustainable palm oil that can be traced to its source.
- Avon commits to provide updates on its website about the development and implementation of these new palm oil commitments.
- Avon commits to a good faith dialogue with Domini and Appleseed on the development, implementation and public reporting of Avon's new policy commitments, including discussion of time-bound commitments with clear goals, and the inclusion of human rights standards.
Friends of the Earth, Domini Social Investments and Trillium Asset Management praised Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) for making a commitment to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides — a leading contributor to global bee declines — from its stores.
After input from suppliers, NGOs, investors and other key stakeholders, the company announced it will phase out neonicotinoids ("neonics") as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional material educating customers about pollinator health.
"We commend Lowe's for taking a leadership position on this critical issue," said Adam Kanzer, Managing Director and Director of Corporate Engagement at Domini Social Investments. "Sales of neonic-containing products may be exacerbating a critical systemic risk – alarming declines in honeybees and wild pollinators that support our food systems. As investors and as human beings, we all depend upon pollinators. We believe Lowe's actions will help protect an irreplaceable resource."
"We are pleased Lowe's is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis," said Lisa Archer, Food & Technology Program Director at Friends of the Earth. "Bees are canaries in the coalmine for our food system and everyone, including the business community, must act fast to protect them."
"Lowe's public commitment will better position the company to meet the demands of an increasingly environmentally-conscious consumer base. And, it sends an important market signal that restricting the use of bee-harming pesticides is essential to tackling bee declines," said Susan Baker, Vice President, Trillium Asset Management. "We applaud the company's positive steps on this issue."
Friends of the Earth Campaign
This announcement follows a two-year campaign led by Friends of the Earth and allies* to urge Lowe's and other garden retailers to stop selling plants treated with neonicotinoids and remove neonic pesticides from their shelves. More than one million people signed petitions and thousands of activists delivered letters directly to Lowe's stores in cities across the U.S. and Canada asking for this change.
A study released by Friends of the Earth and Pesticide Research Institute, Gardeners Beware 2014, showed that 51 percent of garden plants purchased at Lowe's, Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Walmart (NYSE: WMT) in 18 cities in the United States and Canada contained neonicotinoid pesticides at levels that could harm or even kill bees. In the past year, more than twenty nurseries, landscaping companies and retailers—including Home Depot, Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) and BJ's Wholesale Club have taken steps to eliminate bee-killing pesticides from their stores. The UK's top garden retailers including Homebase, B&Q and Wickes, have also stopped selling neonicotinoids.
Investor Engagement on Pollinator Declines
Investors, in collaboration with the Investor Environmental Health Network, began engaging home improvement retailers and food companies in their portfolios about the environmental risks of neonics in 2013, the year Domini and Trillium opened conversations with Lowe's about the topic.
While Domini and Trillium had constructive dialogue with Lowe's, the investors chose to submit a shareholder proposal in November to stress the urgency of the issue. The proposal, submitted by the Domini Social Equity Fund (Ticker: DSEFX) and by Trillium Asset Management, on behalf of Ellen Webster, asked the company's Board of Directors to conduct a risk assessment of its environmental protection policies and practices to determine whether continued sales of neonicotinoid-containing products are in the best interests of Lowe's, its consumers and its shareholders.
The investors withdrew the shareholder proposal in response to new commitments which will help the company provide its customers with products that promote healthy gardens and reduce risks to pollinators and other beneficial organisms.
Lowe's Commitments:
- A time-bound phase out of neonicotinoid ("neonics") containing products in shelf products and plants, to be completed by the Spring of 2019, as suitable alternatives become available. For nurseries, Lowe's will phase-out neonics for bee-attractive plants, and plants where regulatory requirements do not require the application of neonics (certain states require the application of neonics on certain plants and nursery material). Lowe's plans to implement this phase-out as soon as is practicable.
- Redoubling pesticide management efforts and the addition of an application reduction plan with plant suppliers, including the collection and sharing of growers' best practices around use of biological controls and integrated pest management ("IPM") practices, and research into best alternatives. Nurseries will be required to disclose to Lowe's the amount of pesticides used per acre, or a similar metric.
- Increased focus on consumer education initiatives including in-store distribution of EPA and Pollinator Partnership pesticide brochures and product tags which will highlight the health of bees and other pollinators.
- Funding of pollinator gardens through the company's philanthropic and volunteer programs.
- Disclosure of these efforts in its 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
- Continued dialogue with Domini, Trillium and Friends of the Earth focused on implementation and public reporting of these commitments.
"Along with our allies, we will continue to work with Lowe's and other retailers to move neonicotinoid pesticides off their shelves and out of garden plants as soon as possible to ensure bees can find save havens in our backyards and communities," said Archer. "With a new spring planting season upon us, it's important for gardeners to be aware that many plants in stores today still contain neonicotinoids. We look forward to the day shoppers can buy home garden plants without worrying about harming pollinators."
Lowe's announcement comes eight months after a meta-analysis of 1,121 peer-reviewed studies by the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides concluded neonicotinoids are a leading factor of bee declines and are harming birds, earthworms, butterflies and other wildlife. The Task Force called for immediate regulatory action.
In October, 2014, the Council on Environmental Quality issued guidance for federal facilities and federal lands which included acquiring seeds and plants from nurseries that do not treat these items with systemic insecticides.
On April 2, the EPA announced a moratorium on new or expanded uses of neonicotinoids while it evaluates the risks posed to pollinators. Last month, more than four million Americans signed petitions calling on the Obama administration to put forth strong protections for bees and other pollinators. The Pollinator Health Task Force, established by the White House this past June, is charged with improving pollinator health, and assessing the impacts of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, on pollinators.
In 1970, Milton Friedman wrote a famous essay for the New York Times Magazine, arguing that "there is one and only one social responsibility of business—to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say, engages in open and free competition without deception or fraud."
For many years, the Friedman point of view prevailed: the job of a corporation is to serve its shareholders. A portion of Friedman's argument rested on a bit of rhetorical sleight of hand—the notion that a "free market" also means "freedom." Here is how Friedman put it: "In an ideal free market resting on private property, no individual can coerce any other, all cooperation is voluntary, all parties to such cooperation benefit or they need not participate. There are no values, no 'social' responsibilities in any sense other than the shared values and responsibilities of individuals."
Perhaps that is how an "ideal" free market would function. Forty-five years after Friedman's essay, however, we still remain very far from that ideal state. Consider these unsettling facts:
- Although illegal, slavery and forced labor persists in many forms around the world. Researchers estimate there may be as many as 36 million people in slavery today—more than at any other time in history.
- According to a two-year study conducted by Verite, forced labor in Malaysian electronics factories is widespread, impacting one in three migrant workers.
- Last spring, the Guardian reported that "large numbers of men bought and sold like animals and held against their will on fishing boats off Thailand" are integral to the production of shrimp sold in leading supermarkets around the world.
- Every year the government of Uzbekistan, one of the world's largest exporters of cotton, forcibly mobilizes children as young as ten years old to harvest their crops.
Many corporations are now well aware of these facts, and enforce codes of conduct at factories and fields around the world through regular monitoring. Some collaborate with labor unions and human rights groups, and actively seek to find the root causes of these abuses. They are changing the definition of "good business." But these changes did not come about through the influence of a magical invisible hand of the market. These transformations are largely the result of concerted engagement by investors and civil society organizations repeatedly raising concerns with corporations for decades.
Milton Friedman allowed for profitable socially responsible activities—this is just good business after all, not "social responsibility." He failed to see, however, how far away we are from his ideal free market, and the critical need to convince companies to act more responsibly, even when it is in their long-term best interests to do so.
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In 2010, Domini convinced Nucor to adopt strong policies to address forced labor and slavery in Brazil. Read the case study.
Learn more about Domini's approach to Human Rights
Several years ago, at a Goldman Sachs annual meeting, time was set aside for shareholders to ask questions of the CEO. A man approached the microphone and announced that he was a guest, not a shareholder, and wondered if he could ask a question. "No," he was politely informed, "only shareholders can ask questions."
It was a telling moment that spoke a significant truth about the corporate system – only shareholders count. For many, a responsible company is defined as a company that takes care of its shareholders. A nod will be given to other "stakeholders," such as employees and community members affected by corporate activity, but only to the extent that these good relationships help create wealth for shareholders. Shareholders? That's us. Most of us don't know much about picking stocks, so we trust a financial advisor or a mutual fund manager to do this for us. Nearly 100 million Americans invest in mutual funds.
When you invest in a mutual fund, your money becomes part of a common pool of assets that the fund manager uses to invest in stocks or bonds or other financial instruments. It's their job to look out for your best interests. A mutual fund is a profit-seeking vehicle, but it can also become a vehicle for the common good. Your small investment can be leveraged to help produce significant change.
Shareholders have not done a particularly good job monitoring the behavior of the companies they own. In fact, they are often a significant part of the problem. Corporations are some of the largest economic entities in the world, and they are managed with the steady drumbeat of "make me money" in the background. It should come as no surprise when companies cut corners on safety, oppose environmental regulations and outsource production where wages and worker protections are weakest. They do this to satisfy their shareholders. A year before the explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, Tony Hayward, BP's former CEO, quipped that he pays his shareholders an annual dividend "to keep his job."
Moral and financial concerns are not independent but interdependent. Corporate success depends on a delicate web of relationships with employees, customers, communities, governments, suppliers, investors, and ecosystems. Companies that treat these stakeholders with dignity and respect can prosper in the long run by avoiding problems and winning the loyalty of their employees and consumers. They can also create tremendous value for society. When oil companies like BP pay insufficient attention to worker health and safety, however, shareholders also suffer. And CEOs, like Mr. Hayward, lose their jobs.
So what does it mean to be a shareholder? A shareholder is a person of influence. Together, we have an opportunity to seek profits and wield that influence for the common good.
Read why Domini chose not to invest in BP, years before the Gulf of Mexico disaster. .
The complexity of our food production systems is astounding, as are its staggering impacts on climate change and human rights. Any given meal or afternoon snack can touch on issues as far-ranging as the survival of the orangutan or a land rights dispute in Africa. Climate change, water scarcity, nutritional content, marketing to children, animal welfare and labor rights are all on the table.
Behind each familiar brand lies a complex set of relationships stretching across the globe. We view these relationships as opportunities for positive impact. As investors, we can create the incentives for companies to simultaneously be more transparent and to dig deeper to ensure their businesses are operating responsibly. Through your investment in the Domini Funds, your money is working to help catalyze this process of transformation.
For example, deforestation is an important driver of climate change, accounting for an estimated 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. The Consumer Goods Forum, an industry association, has acknowledged that "the consumer goods industry, through its growing use of soya, palm oil, beef, paper and board, creates many of the economic incentives which drive deforestation." All 400 members of the Forum, representing all the world's major consumer goods manufacturers, retailers and service providers, have committed to zero net deforestation by 2020.
Who will hold these companies accountable for these commitments? What do they mean in practice?
The shareholder proposal is an effective tool for encouraging corporate management to come to the table to discuss our concerns. We developed a proposal that we have submitted to several of the largest food companies, asking for public reports assessing each company's impact on deforestation and its plans to mitigate these risks. We've asked these companies to report on their impact by commodity, as each carries its own set of risks and possible solutions. Among these commodities, palm oil has received the most attention because its production is responsible for large-scale forest conversion in the tropics and extensive carbon emissions.
At Domini Social Investments, the research we conduct to understand the dynamics of our food systems is core to the investment process. Whether it is expressed in the avoidance of many manufacturers of agricultural chemicals, in the search for systems that provide safer food for all, or in the proxy votes we cast or the hard questions we ask of corporate managers, we view our social and environmental standards as key to the process of helping both the public and corporations understand what is at stake.
Download our new Annual Report (PDF) to learn more about the ways the Domini Funds are helping to promote better food production around the globe, including our approach to local and organic sourcing, genetically modified organisms, pesticide use and deforestation.
One of the most important areas of corporate social responsibility has gone largely ignored, until now. The headlines are filled with stories of aggressive strategies by corporations to minimize or eliminate their tax payments, primarily through the use of offshore tax havens. Countries around the world are losing billions in tax revenues, all in the name of shareholder value.
Tax avoidance weakens societies and threatens long-term wealth creation. That is why Domini is taking a lead role in asking corporations to adopt more responsible and transparent tax strategies.
Tax is an investment in society. What is our return on investment? Corporations and investors depend upon government services funded by tax revenues, including law enforcement, market regulation, judicial systems, infrastructure maintenance, public education, poverty alleviation, environmental protection and national defense. These indispensable services can only be funded by tax revenues.
Economist Joseph Stiglitz warns that corporate tax avoidance threatens the wellspring of "future innovation and growth." Companies like Google and Apple have benefited from taxpayer-funded scientific research.
Investors need to speak up, and end this global race to the bottom. At Domini, we are asking companies to adopt ethical principles to guide their tax strategies, considering their impact on society and brand value, just as they have with bribery, child labor and climate change.
Quick Facts on Corporate Tax Avoidance
Corporate profits are booked in places like Bermuda to avoid paying taxes where those profits were actually earned. How do we know? In 2010, the amount that American companies told the IRS they actually earned in Bermuda was 1,643% of that country's entire yearly economic output.*
At least 362 companies (72% of the Fortune 500), operate subsidiaries in tax haven jurisdictions as of 2013.*
When corporations don't pay their taxes, somebody else needs to pick up the tab. In 1952, 32% of U.S. federal tax revenues came from corporate income tax. By 2012, this portion had shrunk to only 8.9%. (Source: Congressional Research Service)
*Source: Offshore Shell Games 2014 (U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Citizens for Tax Justice)
Investors may only just be waking up to this critical issue. Our first of its kind proposal, asking Google to adopt a set of ethical principles to guide its tax strategies, went to a vote at the company's annual meeting in May. Although we received a very low vote, nearly 20% of investors abstained, telling us that many investors are undecided. In the meantime, our proposal helped to raise awareness, and led to our first conversation with Google about its tax strategies, a dialogue that we hope will continue.
Chipotle Mexican Grill recently made headlines with a divisive online animated short depicting a lone scarecrow in a dystopian fantasy world trying to provide an alternative to unsustainable factory-processed food. This video is part of a bold marketing strategy that is contributing to an important conversation about our food system, as Chipotle attempts to make a name for itself as a more environmentally friendly fast-food restaurant "dedicated to creating a sustainable, healthful and equitable food future."
Domini applauds Chipotle for these efforts and for its high-profile challenges to industrial factory-farming techniques. However, we do not take the company's claims at face value— we would like to see substantiating data. That is why we chose to join another investor in submitting a shareholder proposal seeking a sustainability report. During the quarter, we spoke with Chipotle executives about the proposal and about the company's sustainability efforts. The company is committed to improving its level of transparency but was unwilling to produce the report we have requested. Our proposal will go to a vote at the company's annual meeting on May 15, and our dialogue will continue.
In November, Domini wrote a letter to Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon.com, raising concerns about the company's participation in the militarization of the civilian firearms market, after we discovered semi-automatic weapon accessories being sold on Amazon that could help gun owners increase the firepower of their weapons. We highlighted, for example, a trigger kit that allows the shooter to "shoot as quickly as desired" and devices designed to increase accuracy and reduce shooter fatigue. Our letter, which received coverage from Reuters, was signed by 33 institutional investors managing $490 billion, including New York State and the Church of Sweden.
In a recent conversation with Amazon executives we learned that our letter was taken quite seriously. Most of the products we identified have been removed from Amazon.com and added to the company's list of prohibited items. The third-party sellers have been notified that they may no longer offer these items for sale on Amazon. We will continue to engage Amazon to ensure that they are doing everything they can to avoid becoming a marketplace for assault weapons.
For the past twenty years, shareholders of the Domini Funds have used their investments to enable conversations with executives at some of the largest and most influential corporations in the world on a wide range of social and environmental issues. Domini Funds investors can take credit for helping to convince JPMorgan Chase* to hire its first Director of Environmental Affairs and to adopt a comprehensive set of environmental policies. They can take credit for helping to convince Nucor, the largest steel producer in America, to adopt stringent human rights policies to address the risk of slavery and illegal deforestation in its Brazilian supply chain. After a five year campaign, they helped convince Emerson Electric to ban discrimination against its gay and lesbian employees, and after a three year dialogue, Toyota Motor* announced that a major trading partner had ended its joint venture with the Burmese military regime. Domini Funds shareholders have helped convince numerous companies to measure their environmental impacts and to adopt strong protections for vulnerable workers in factories around the world.
Since our first shareholder resolution was submitted in 1993, Domini has filed more than 240 proposals at 95 different corporations. The use of social, environmental and governance standards to select investments, combined with a shareholder activism program to help move companies further in the right direction, has proven to be a powerful vehicle for change.
Archimedes, the ancient Greek scientist, once remarked, "Give me a lever and a place to stand and I will move the earth." For the past twenty years, Domini has provided "a place to stand" for its mutual fund shareholders, finding as many ways as possible to amplify their voice on some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Over the course of 2014 and beyond, we look forward to sharing more success stories about how Domini Funds investors have helped to create positive change.
For more about Domini's shareholder activism successes over the past twenty years, read our full essay in the Domini Funds 2014 Semi-Annual Report.
A year after one of the worst factory disasters in history, Domini continues its work as part of global investor initiative to help respect and protect the fundamental human rights of workers in global supply chains throughout the world.
The coalition of institutional investors, representing over $4.1 trillion, originally came together last May, under the leadership of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, following the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, a disaster that claimed the lives of more than 1,100 individuals and injured 2,500 more. At that time, we issued a statement appealing to apparel companies to use their influence to help implement systemic reforms to ensure worker health and safety.
Last week, we joined the coalition in releasing a new statement marking the one-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. In it, we highlight the improvements that have been made over the past year, while renewing our appeal to brands and retailers and detailing the progress that still needs to be made. Notably, we urge companies to make stronger financial commitments to the Rana Plaza Donors Trust Fund, which was established to provide much-needed aid and remediation to the victims and families affected by Rana Plaza.
You can download the full statement here and also read the press release issued by ICCR.


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