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Foreign Minister Avidgor Lieberman's lawyers voiced satisfaction Tuesday over the first day of a hearing aimed at deciding whether he will be indicted, terming the session "businesslike and serious" and saying prosecutors seemed to be listening with "an open mind."
The hearing, which Lieberman himself did not attend, will continue Wednesday.
Tuesday, Lieberman's lawyers spent three and a half hours laying out their arguments to Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein, State Prosecutor Moshe Lador and other senior prosecution officials, in an effort to convince them that an indictment was unwarranted. Back in April, Weinstein announced that he was considering filing charges of fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud, money laundering and witness tampering against the minister; the hearing is the last chance to convince him not to do so.
Giora Adereth, one of Lieberman's lawyers, said afterward that the hearing was conducted in a "businesslike and serious" manner, and that prosecution representatives appeared to listen to his arguments "with an open mind and a willing spirit." Lieberman was also represented by attorneys Yaron Kosteliz, Oded Gazit and Natan Simchony.
Weinstein is expected to make a final decision on whether to indict the foriegn minister, and if so on what charges, within the next few months.
The case against Lieberman revolves around millions of dollars that foreign nationals with business interests in Israel allegedly transferred to companies under his control from 2001-08. During part of this time, he was a private citizen, but for the remainder, he was a Knesset member and minister.
Lieberman went into business in 1997, after resigning as director general of the Prime Minister's Office. For this purpose, he set up or purchased a number of companies, both in Israel and in other countries, including Cyprus and the Virgin Islands.
In 2001, Lieberman was elected to the Knesset, at which point he claims to have sold all his rights in the companies and severed all connection with them. But police suspect that he continued to receive money from these companies even while serving as an MK and minister, and that he in fact continued to control them, via various figureheads who were listed as the new owners.
Lieberman resigned from the Knesset in 2004 and returned to private business, but was elected to parliament once again in 2006.
At Tuesday's hearing, his attorneys argued that he never had any connection with some of the companies and business deals police suspect him of involvement with. All of the other companies at issue were legitimate businesses that earned legitimate income by supplying real services, they said.
They also denied that he continued to run the companies via straw owners after reentering politics. While the companies were indeed owned and run by his friends and relatives, he himself was not involved in their management at all, the lawyers argued.
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The Labor Management Partnership at Kaiser Permanente
March 27, 2009
The History
When Henry J. Kaiser and Dr. Sidney Garfield created a health plan for Kaiser's shipyard and construction workers in the 1930s, they created what became Kaiser Permanente. With a customer base consisting almost entirely of union members, Kaiser Permanente grew into the largest nonprofit health care organization in the country. Today, an innovative partnership among Kaiser Permanente managers, workers, physicians and dentiststhe Labor Management Partnershipis the largest and most comprehensive partnership of its kind.
The Labor Management Partnership was formed in 1997 after years of labor turmoil within Kaiser Permanente and competitive pressures within the health care industry. Today it covers more than 90,000 union employees, some 20,000 managers and 13,000 physicians in nine states and Washington, D.C.
The Theory
The Partnership is based on the simple idea that the people who do the work every day understand the challenges and can come up with solutions that might not occur to those who are not as close to the work. Independent surveys of Kaiser Permanente employees have shown significant improvements in worker engagement, satisfaction and performanceincluding reduced workplace injuriesamong workers who are involved in LMP activities.
The Practice
On a day-to-day basis, LMP means that workers, managers, physicians and dentists use joint decision making and a problem-solving process based on common interests. More than 44,000 employees now work in unit-based teamscollaborative work groups that improve performance as part of their ongoing work. The arrangement has been credited with not only making Kaiser Permanente a better place to work, but also improving patient care and satisfaction. Results include:
- New team protocols for managing hypertension, diabetes, access to specialty care and other clinical services;
- Enhanced operations and service, and improving patient satisfaction scores in many departments;
- Achieving cost savings across Kaiser Permanente; for instance, $11 million in increased capacity or reduced waste in the Northwest region in 2008.
A model of mutual respect
Many prominent analysts consider the Labor Management Partnership a model. "Kaiser Permanente is one of the only organizations I know of that is trying to build a genuine partnership between its unions and management," says Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. "(Kaiser Permanente) and its unions are attempting to build an innovative model of managementa relationship of mutual respect."


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Forty percent (PDF) of asthma episodes are caused by preventable hazards found in homes, including mold and dust mites. Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grantee Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) is helping low-income individuals and families reduce such asthma triggers in their households.
It is doing so using a cost-effective and integrated approach that utilizes a comprehensive environmental assessment based on eight elements of "green and healthy homes:" dry, clean, pest-free, safe, contaminant-free, well-ventilated, well-maintained, and energy-efficient. A review of published studies (PDF) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that such home-based, multicomponent asthma interventions provide substantial return on investment.
GHHI's asthma program is part of its integrated intervention services that also includes remediation and education for home health, safety, and energy efficiency. Its first pay for success project is located in Baltimore, Md., and will include Calvert Foundation and other investors providing up-front capital to scale the program. Program partners Johns Hopkins Health Care and the Johns Hopkins Health System will then pay back to the Calvert Foundation a portion of avoided medical costs if the program achieves agreed-upon outcomes, such as decreased asthma-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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Grand County, Utah is in Rural South East Utah with a population of nearly 9000. Grand County relies heavily on the tourism trade, which means some parents have to work two or three jobs to support their families.This scenario has been the case for many, many years. But now with the weak economy and people not traveling or eating out as much, and as withmany of the other industries hurt by theeconomy, Grand County has many more peoplestruggling to make ends meet.
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Growing up the "son of a preacher man" I was always a part of church and always surrounded by people that helped me grow into the man that I am today. My love for serving others started when I was in third grade with a community recycling program and has grown into a passion and longing for loving others.
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On June 14, 2009 groups of volunteers emerged to "Go Beyond" and help clean and restore the baseball field and park surrounding the Roller and Recreation Facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
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The state of Oklahoma knows too well the devastation that disasters can cause. Whatever type of disaster, such as tornadoes, flooding, or terrorist attacks (such as the bombing of the Murrah Building) the physical, emotional and financial harm to people and property can be enormous.
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Columbia Community Montessori in Columbia, Missouri launched The Young Skillet Summer Camp in July of 2008 with a group of 16 children (between the ages of 4-13 years old) who attended for no charge. Over the six-week session, our first group of Skilleteers filmed and starred in a children's cooking show that airs on CAT TV in Columbia. Children learned how to shoot cooking scenes, conduct interviews, and produce documentary-style film segments about the gardening and cooking skills they learned.
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Working as an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader for a state-wide project while still serving in a school district coordinating projects and facilitating a team can be a challenging, but the rewards are plentiful. The Wisconsin DPI VISTA Project seeks "to build capacity for family involvement in low-income schools and communities by implementing a research-based, sustainable process for partnerships." In the School District of Rhinelander, I am in the middle of a summer program which just might be my most sustainable idea thus far.
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The NFL Players Association and its players have joined President Barack Obama in his mission to build a stronger nation through the "United We Serve" initiative, a national effort designed to encourage more Americans to serve their communities.
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In the summer of 2006, Marco and Jennifer Chiappetta got married and settled in Washington Heights—the neighborhood they both grew up in. While taking walks together, they were saddened by the sight of local schoolyards that had been abandoned by children and occupied by troublemakers and drug users.
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Kevin B. is an adult learner. Pat B. is a literacy tutor. Here is our story. "I am Kevin B. I am a troubled reader and I have decided to get help. I have been working with Pat. She has been helping me a lot. I am 23 years old and it is time for me to get my life together. So I am. One step at a time."
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I am planing to do a DLO upgrade which is the first part of the BE 2010 R3 to 2012 upgrade. So i am going from an integrated DLO within BE2010 R3 to DLO 7.0, and later 7.5. In regard to that, i wish to know how i can successfully revert back the process in case it is needed due to some issues i might experience. Would appriciate if someone could throw some light on this. Thanks.
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...you'd need to get hold of your database at least for DLO on any version. Once you have this, you'd probably have to uninstall the current version, install the old version and point to the backed up database, and then reinstall all your agents!
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Cobourg Peninsula Location and Description The Cobourg Peninsula is situated 190 km north-east of Darwin, and is the northern-most part of the mainland of the Northern Territory. It is one of three listed Ramsar sites in the Northern Territory. The Peninsula comprises varied coastal habitats including rocky headlands, sandy beaches and isolated bays along the northern coastline. Mangrove communities are associated with extensive tidal flats and estuaries along the southern coastline. Coral and rocky reefs and seagrass communities fringe the coastline. The Peninsula is dominated by flat to undulating plains covered in tall open eucalypt forest with pockets of coastal vine thicket. The Site also includes a number of small islands. Tenure and Land Use Google Earth imagery The Cobourg Peninsula is Aboriginal freehold land, held by the Cobourg Peninsula Sanctuary Land Trust and the Arnhem Land Aboriginal Land Trust. Approximately 80% of the Site is managed as a conservation reserve (Garig Condition Gunak Barlu National Park) and is used for conservation, The remote location and difficulty of access by land has regulated tourism, hunting and Indigenous uses. The ensured that this Site is relatively undisturbed. waters surrounding the Peninsula are managed as part of the Cobourg Marine Park, and support commercial and Current Conservation Initiatives recreational fisheries. A national park has been declared over most of the Peninsula, and is managed jointly by the traditional land Significance Rating owners and the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife International Significance Service. A draft management plan for the park identifies management priorities and guides Parks and Wildlife Ecological Values ranger staff, who manage fire, weeds and tourism within The Cobourg Peninsula has extensive, relatively the park. unmodified landscapes, which support a largely intact biota. The beaches provide regular nesting habitat for three species of threatened marine turtles (Green Turtle, Flatback Turtle and Olive Ridley), and significant numbers of seabirds, notably Black-naped and Bridled Terns, breed on islands. The wetlands are recognised as being of international and national significance, and there are extensive areas of monsoon rainforest in coastal areas of the site. 21 threatened species are recorded from the Peninsula. Management Issues Feral pig and banteng numbers are growing and doing damage to wetland areas. Water Buffalo, Timor Pony, deer, cat and Cane Toad also occur on Cobourg Peninsula but numbers are reasonably low. A number of weeds are present, but there are no real problematic species. Cyclones are a natural occurrence in the area, and can do considerable damage to vegetation communities on the Peninsula. COBOURG PENINSULA - SITE OF CONSERV ATION SIGNIFICANCE Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport 78 COBOURG PENINSULA - SITE OF CONSERV ATION SIGNIFICANCE SOCS Number 10 (NT Parks and Conservation Masterplan Map Number 5) Latitude/Longitude 11º 24´ South, 132º 13´ East (at centre) Bioregion Tiwi Cobourg (91%), Arnhem Coast (8%), Darwin Coastal (1%) Description This site includes the entire Peninsula as far south as Minimini Creek and nearby Endyalgout Island, as well as the numerous small islands associated with the coastline of the Peninsula. The site encompasses LOCATION a terrestrial area of 2526 km² and is dominated by flat to undulating lateritic plains (1555 km²) with extensive tidal flats (499 km²) in the south. The adjacent Alligator Rivers coastal floodplains (including the Murgenella coastal floodplain south of the Cobourg Peninsula) and the Croker Island Group are also recognised as sites of high conservation significance in the NT. Significance Rating International Significance Threatened plants 21 threatened species are reported from this site. and animals Plants (Listings at Cycas armstrongii (-/VU) National/NT level Utricularia dunstaniae (-/VU) CR - Critically Vertebrates Endangered, EN - Endangered, Australian Bustard Ardeotis australis (-/VU) VU - Vulnerable, Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae (-/VU) NT - Near Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae (EN/EN) Threatened, Masked Owl Tyto novaehollandiae kimberli (VU/VU) LC - Least Concern, Partridge Pigeon Geophaps smithii (VU/VU) DD - Data Deficient) Red Goshawk Erythrotriorchis radiatus (VU/VU) Blue Whale Balaenoptera musculus (EN/-) Brush-tailed Rabbit-rat Conilurus penicillatus (-/VU) Northern Brush-tailed Phascogale Phascogale pirata (-/VU) Northern Quoll Dasyurus hallucatus (EN/CR) Merten's Water Monitor Varanus mertensi (-/VU) Yellow-spotted Monitor Varanus panoptes (-/VU) Flatback Turtle Natator depressus (VU/DD) Green Turtle Chelonia mydas (VU/LC) Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata (VU/DD) THREATENED SPECIES Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea (VU/VU) Loggerhead Turtle Caretta caretta (EN/EN) Olive Ridley Turtle Lepidochelys olivacea (EN/DD) Invertebrates Atlas Moth Attacus wardi (-/EN) The range and population size of the Brush-tailed Rabbit-rat in the NT have declined significantly since European settlement (Woinarski et al. 2007), but a recent study (PWCNT 2001) shows at least two locations on Cobourg Peninsula support a high population density of this species. The few records of Gouldian Finch in this site are pre 1970, and Masked Owls were likely to be more common on the Peninsula pre cyclone Ingrid in 2005. There is a record of the Blue Whale off Cobourg Peninsula, but the area is not considered of special importance to the species. Significance Rating Regional Significance ENDEMIC SPECIES Notes Endemic to the site: Two plant species recorded from the site are only known from the site (Zornia oligantha and Cyclophyllum schultzii f. schultzii). Endemic to the bioregion: Three plant species recorded in the site are only known from the Tiwi Cobourg bioregion (Zornia oligantha, Cyclophyllum schultzii f. schultzii and Spermacoce protrusa). Endemic to the NT: 45 plant and seven vertebrate species found in the site are NT endemics. Other: One plant species is only known from the site within the NT but is also found in other states. The population of Banteng (Bos javanicus) on Cobourg Peninsula is the only population in Australia and is the largest extant wild population of this species in the world. Banteng is an introduced species but the population on Cobourg is genetically pure. Significance Rating National Significance Marine turtles Significant numbers of Green and Flatback Turtles nest on parts of the northern coastline of the peninsula, and islands such as Greenhill Island and Mogogout Island off the southern shoreline are WILDLIFE AGGREGATIONS significant for nesting Flatback Turtles and a small number of Olive Ridley Turtles (Chatto and Baker 2008). Smith Point is among the best nesting sites in the NT for Green Turtle. The Leatherback Turtle has been reported breeding at Danger Point and these records are some of the few breeding records of this species in Australia. The Hawksbill Turtle is also likely to occasionally nest on the peninsula (Chatto and Baker 2008). Here the site is considered of National significance to marine turtles. Seabirds Seven seabird breeding colonies are reported from this site, mostly on small sand and rock islands associated with the northern coastline of the peninsula (Chatto 2001). Five colonies (S001, S004, S006, S007, S114) are considered to be of national significance for high numbers of Black-naped Terns, Bridled Terns and other tern species (Chatto 2001). Waterbirds Large numbers of waterbirds are not known from this site (Chatto 2006). Shorebirds Significant aggregations of shorebirds have not been recorded from this site (Chatto 2003). Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport 79 COBOURG PENINSULA - SITE OF CONSERV ATION SIGNIFICANCE Other aggregations None known Significance Rating International Significance Ramsar criteria met Cobourg Peninsula is listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The Ramsar site comprises all wetlands on the Peninsula and nearby Sir George Hope Islands, including freshwater and intertidal areas. ID 5AU001: Cobourg Peninsula. Criteria met: 1a, 2a, 3a, 3b. DIWA criteria met This site is listed as a wetland of national significance in the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia (DIWA: NT023 Cobourg Peninsula System). The site meets criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and includes DIWA wetland types: A6, A7, A8, A9, B14 and A10. The Minimini Creek system, Endyalgout Island, and swamp habitat on nearby Croker Island are all included within the site. Notes The Coburg Peninsula was the first wetland to be listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of WETLANDS International Importance, in May 1974. The site is identified as a priority High Conservation Value Aquatic Ecosystem (Commonwealth of Australia 2008) and a target for investment in the Caring for our Country Business Plan 2009-2010. Rivers There are no large rivers or creeks within this site and only a few small springs (K. Brennan, NRETAS, pers. comm.). However, all are in near-pristine condition. Significance Rating National Significance Notes Rainforest: Almost 11 000 ha of rainforest (or 4% of the NT rainforest estate) is located in coastal areas of this site. Much of the rainforest is dry rainforest and occurs as small patches (<10 ha), but of FLORA significance are 25 patches >100 ha each (Russell-Smith 1991). Restricted range species: Kentia Palm Hydriastele ramsayi is widespread in the NT but is especially common in open forest habitats on the Peninsula (K. Brennan, NRETAS, pers. comm.). The isolation of this site from the rest of the mainland has allowed many species to remain unaffected by threatening processes impacting on populations elsewhere (Woinarski and Baker 2002). There is an abundance of the burrowing native rodent, the Pale Field-rat (Rattus tunneyii), in the extensive tall, eucalypt open forests on the peninsula. There are few other places in the NT where this OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES species occurs so prolifically and they in turn appear to support equally impressive populations of predatory species such as large pythons and owls, including the Masked Owl which is common on Cobourg (pre cyclone Ingrid) but rather rare elsewhere (K. Brennan, NRETAS, unpubl.). Cobourg Peninsula is home to a large wild herd of feral banteng. These Indonesian cattle are considered to be vulnerable in their native range in south-eastern Asia and the population within this site may represent the largest free-living herd (Bradshaw 2007). 65 species recorded from the site are listed under international conventions or bilateral agreements protecting migratory animals. Three sites on Cobourg Peninsula are listed on the Register of the National Estate for their natural values including: Cobourg Peninsula (Gurig) National Park and Cobourg Marine Park, Cobourg Peninsula Wildlife Sanctuary (former), and Black Point Area (Australian Heritage Council). The Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is the only national park in the NT that currently encompasses adjoining marine areas (PWSNT 2006). The marine areas within this site are likely to encompass significant biodiversity values and these are currently being explored and collated in a project by the Marine Biodiversity Group of NRETAS (K. Edyvane, NRETAS, pers. comm.). Fire: In the period 1993-2004, 91% of the site was burnt in fewer than three years, and none was burnt in more than six years. MANAGEMENT ISSUES Feral animals: Feral pigs and banteng (Bos javanicus) are growing in numbers and damaging wetlands (P. Fitzgerald pers. comm.). Water buffalo degrade creek lines in the site but are in reasonably low numbers. Other introduced species include sambar (Cervus unicolor), horse (Equus caballos), cat (Felis catus) and Cane Toad (Chaunus marinus). Weeds: Ten declared Category A and B weeds (Cenchrus echinatus, Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. indeterminate, Hyptis suaveolens, Opuntia inermis, Senna obtusifolia, Sida acuta, Sida cordifolia, Sida rhombifolia, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, and Tribulus cistoides) and one undeclared but problematic environmental weed (high priority weeds: Smith 2001) (Delonix regia) are recorded from this site but the Cobourg Peninsula is relatively weed free with no real problematic species (K. Brennan, NRETAS, pers. comm.). Other: Cyclone Ingrid caused major structural damage to vegetation on Cobourg in March 2005, and large tracts of forest were then killed by hot fires. Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport 80 COBOURG PENINSULA - SITE OF CONSERV ATION SIGNIFICANCE NRM groups No information located. Protected areas Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (2062 km²/ 82% of site). Current Site-specific plans: Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Gunak (Sanctuary) Plan of Management (CCNT management plans 1987); Cobourg Marine Park Draft Plan of Management (PWSNT 2006). National recovery plans for threatened species: Northern Quoll (Hill and Ward in prep.), Gouldian Finch (O'Malley 2006); Masked Owl and Partridge Pigeon (Woinarski 2004a); marine turtles (Environment Australia 2003); Red Goshawk (Baker-Gabb in prep.). Other management plans: Australian Weeds Strategy (NRMMC 2007); Threat Abatement Plan for Predation, habitat degradation, competition and disease transmission by feral pigs (DEH 2005); Threat Abatement Plan for Predation by Feral Cats (Environment Australia, 1999); FIREPLAN: Fire management for the savanna community (Russell-Smith et al. in prep.). Monitoring Biodiversity surveys were conducted in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park in 1974 (Frith and Calaby 1974) programs and and 2004 (K. Brennan, NRETAS, unpubl.) to establish comprehensive baseline data. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION research projects Annual surveys of marine debris on selected sandy beaches are conducted by park rangers and Conservation Volunteers Australia as part of the NT Marine Debris Monitoring program (NRETA 2007). Permanent sites have been established in the waters off the northern coast of the peninsula for long term monitoring of coral health (NRETA 2007). Breeding populations of marine turtles have been sampled regularly since 1995 on Greenhill Island, Black Point and Smith Point (Hope and Smit 1998). Populations of feral animals, especially banteng, are surveyed periodically (most recently in 2005) to help determine limits for safari hunting and culling (K. Saalfeld, NRETAS, unpubl.). Fire in the tropical savannas is mapped continuously under the North Australia Fire Information Project http://www.firenorth.org.au/nafi/app/init.jsp Management Conservation management actions and priorities for the Tiwi-Cobourg bioregion including reserve recommendations consolidation, management of threatened species, and other natural resource management activities are summarized in Woinarski and Baker (2002; Table 8 p.47). Management of feral animals and fire needs to be continued and upgraded. Simplify the structure of the management body of the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Papers and reports CCNT (1987). Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Gunak (Sanctuary) Plan of Management. Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory, Darwin, NT. Frith H.J., and Calaby J.H. (Eds) (1974). Fauna survey of the Port Essington district, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory of Australia. Technical Paper No. 28. (CSIRO Division of Wildlife Research: Canberra.) KEY REFERENCES Frith, H.J., and Hitchcock, W.B. (1974). Birds. In Fauna survey of the Port Essington district, Cobourg Peninsula, Northern Territory of Australia. Technical Paper No. 28. (eds H.J. Frith and J.H. Calaby) pp. 109-178. (CSIRO Division of Wildlife Research: Canberra.) PWCNT (2001). Studies of the brush-tailed tree-rat Conilurus penicillatus in Gurig National Park. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory, Darwin. Woinarski, J. and Baker, B. (2002). Biodiversity Audit - bioregional case study: Tiwi-Cobourg bioregion, Northern Territory. In J. Woinarski (ed.) Biodiversity Audit - bioregional summaries. A report to the National Land & Water Audit. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory, Darwin. Contributors Kym Brennan, Biodiversity Conservation, NRETAS, Darwin. Cape Don, Cobourg Peninsula (Photo: Kym Brennan) Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport 81
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Assembly Declares April as Donate Life Month
State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) brought forward Assembly Joint Resolution 22 today, declaring April 2015 as Donate Life Month in Wisconsin. The resolution was adopted unanimously and now moves to the state Senate
Spring Budget Listening Sessions Announced
State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) has announced her spring listening sessions, held throughout the 41st Assembly District. All are welcome to attend and are encouraged to share their thoughts.
11th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship applications are currently being accepted for the 11th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship. This year's deadline is April 24.
Rep. Ballweg to Announce Red Tape Review
State Representative Joan Ballweg will be unveiling the Assembly's Red Tape Review initiative next week at a press conference in Madison and a series of roundtable events around the state.
Rep. Ballweg Announced Chair of Joint Committees
State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) was named last week as chair of two joint committees for the 2015-2016 legislative session; the Joint Legislative Council and the Joint Committee on Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR).
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Photo via al.com. The scene above is of the stands Auburn's Jordan-Hare stadium during the halftime of the Tigers' loss to 63-21 loss to Texas A&M. And no, fans didn't just step out to go the the restroom. They were gone at halftime and stayed gone. It was the most scathing indictment to date of embattled Auburn head football coach Gene Chizik, who is now 1-7 (0-6 in SEC play) in 2012. Texas A&M, led by starting quarterback Johnny Manziel were already up 42-7 at the end of the first half. If Aggie head football coach Kevin Sumlin hadn't sat Manziel and the rest of his starters down in the third quarter, it could have gotten much worse. The walkout by the Auburn faithful pretty much seals the fate of Chizik. There's very little chance he will continue in his HC job after the end of the 2012 season. Even beating Alabama in the Iron Bowl might not be able to save him now. (via al.com, The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
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- i recently just ercived bed bugs and boy are they bossy, i didnt know what to do, and had no money to buy help so i used what i had. Some raid pest controlle spray ans sprayed my whole bed, after that i spayed the matress with clorox disinfectant spray and bada boom bada bang bugs be gone...
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como matar alas malditos bug
- limpiando la cama con bleach y labar las colchas y ropa de uso con agua caliente, y siempre revisar la cama por las mananas.
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Blitz Bed Bugs
- The best way to kill bed bugs is using blitz bed bugs. This is the website b3blitz.com/
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- If you have a portable steam machine like the ones they advertise on television for cleaning. It can steam and heat up small places you wouldnt think to heat up. I did this and havent seen a bug since and no bites either. Not to mention I have been throwing all bedding the the dryer every day and putting it back on the beds while still hot. I also was spraying pesticide on the floors and base boards every morning before work. Its a lot of work but I think we are winning the fight in my home.
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bed bugs dont go away so easily
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Kill bed bugs
- Bed bugs are great menace, everyone hates them. So you want to kill them right? Hot water technique is difficult to use since you can't put hot water everywhere without damaging the stuff. I have found out that these bugs can also be killed by sprinkling them with kerosene oil. The oil can be poured into the sprayer and then can be used almost everywhere since it is a volatile substance and will evaporate soon, killing the bugs instantly.
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- FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH will kill bedbugs without harming you or your pets. it's made of the exoskeletons of tiny sea creatures called diatoms, looks like flour. it works by wearing off the waxy coating that helps keep moisture in bedbugs bodies, they die of dehydration or exposure. just sprinkle it liberally around the areas infested or all over your mattress, then vacuum a few days later or encase your mattress in a certified mattress encasement, sleepclean makes good ones.when i travel or sleep anywhere but my bed, i bring this http://allersac.com best 50 bucks i ever spent
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- We stayed at hotel in New York and unfortunately brought these bed bugs home with us. The hotel manager told us they used bed bug bully to kill bed bugs because they didn't have to leave the rooms after using it. So far it worked very well for us. But if you got a really bad epidemic, you may need to call in an exterminator.
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- Most of your treatment is inspecting. Mark where you find them and then treat. Good luck
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- What seems to be working for me, for now is a process. Wash everything in the hottest temp possible! dry whatever you can on a high setting. Items that you cant wash or dry go over with a hair dryer on the hottest setting. Yes, a hair dryer will draw them out of couch seems, bed seams carpeting, where ever they are, the heat will draw them out. Once they come out spray them with rubbing alcohol...yup the best kept secret. Plain old rubbing alcohol stops them in their tracks literally...I've also wrapped my mattress and boxspring in plastic. 1.5 months bed bug free and counting...
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- Call an exterminator! Having said that, do all of the following and you might buy yourself some peaceful nights sleep before the pest guy arrives. Wash all your bedding - all of it. dry on medium/high heat for at least 20 minutes after fabric is dry. Replace your mattress or thoroughly inspect and clean it under and along seams. Put mattress and box spring in plastic bed bug casings(order online) or thoroughly plastic wrap them with the stuff from u-haul store. spray a pesticide on all cracks and crevices on your bed frame where the bugs could hide. Then SLOWLY go over these areas with a hair dryer on high heat setting. The combo should kill both bugs and eggs. Be thorough. Put plastic containers filled with mineral oil at the bottom of all 4 bed posts. Clean up clutter under and around your bed, pull bed away from walls or other furniture, and do not let sheets touch the floor. vacuum floor. keep other items off the bed. call the exterminaotr. Good luck!
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Almost exactly six years after his disappearance, the remains of a Snellville military veteran have been identified. Questions still remain, though, about how and why he wound up in Morgan County.
Morgan County Sheriff's Office spokesman Capt. Christopher Bish said Monday that a skull and other remains found there last year had been positively identified as those of Jason Michael Roark, a U.S. Army veteran reported missing on Nov. 9, 2006.
In May 2011, a human skull was uncovered by a dog in Morgan County -- its county seat of Madison more than 40 miles from Snellville -- and led authorities to more remains later that year. The samples were sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Bish said, then sent to the University of North Texas.
It was there that the match was confirmed, leaving authorities only to try and figure out why Roark was there and how he died.
Roark served two tours in Iraq while enlisted in the U.S. Army and had been treated for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder after returning home. His 2000 Honda Accord was found at a Morgan County rest stop near Interstate 20 on Dec. 13, 2006, more than a month after he was first reported missing.
The University of Florida grad had no clear connection to the area, officials have said. He had last been seen around 11 a.m. on Nov. 9, on surveillance video from the Gwinnett Inn Motel in Lilburn.
Anyone with information about Roark's disappearance or death is asked to call the Morgan County Sheriff's Office tip line at 706-342-1000.
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Building indigenous resilience in the face of land-grabbing, deforestation in Malaysian Borneo
(07/10/2012) In the 1980s images of loincloth-clad tribesmen blockading blocking logging roads in Malaysian Borneo shocked the world. But while their protests captured the spotlight momentarily, Borneo's forests continued to be destroyed at rapid rates, undermining traditional communities that are dependent on these ecosystems for food, shelter, medicine, clean water, and spiritual inspiration. Nomadic tribes are now but a memory in Borneo, but other tribal groups continue to fight for their forests by seeking legal recognition of their lands and blocking destructive projects, including oil palm plantations, logging operations, and large-scale hydroelectric projects. Helping them is The Borneo Project, a Berkeley-based non-profit that works in partnership with indigenous communities and the small non-profits that support them.
In pictures: Rainforests to palm oil
(07/02/2012) In late May I had the opportunity to fly from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo to Imbak Canyon and back. These are some of my photos. Historically Borneo was covered by a range of habitats, including dense tropical rainforests, swampy peatlands, and natural grasslands. But its lowland forests have been aggressively logged for timber and then converted for oil palm plantations.
Conservation areas failing to protect forests better than logging concessions in Sumatra
(06/28/2012) Areas zoned for conservation suffered deforestation rates similar to logging concessions in Sumatra between 1990 and 2000, but maintained forest cover more effectively than lands allocated for agricultural conversion, reports a study published in Conservation Letters.
Greenpeace calls for global REDD standards to reduce negative impacts of forest carbon projects
(06/26/2012) Greenpeace has launched a consultation process to establish global standards for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) projects.
U.S., others commit to restoring 45 million acres of native forests
(06/19/2012) The U.S. Forest Service joined Rwanda, a Brazilian coalition, and a Central American alliance of indigenous groups in a pledge to restore 18 million hectares (45 million acres) of native forests, reports the IUCN, a conservation group.
Court decision in Indonesia may grant local authorities more power over forests
(06/14/2012) A ruling by Indonesia's Constitutional Court could shift some forest management authority from the country's powerful Ministry of Forestry to local governments, say forestry experts.
Pressured in West, APP looks toward markets in Middle East, Africa
(06/03/2012) Facing pressure in Europe and the United States over its environmental practices and the E.U.'s Timber Legality and Verification System (SVLK), Asia Pulp & Paper is planning to increase sales in Africa and the Middle East, the paper giant told the Investor Daily.
IKEA logging old-growth forest for low-price furniture in Russia
(05/30/2012) A new campaign is targeting IKEA, the world's biggest furniture retailer, for logging old-growth forests in the Karelia region of Russia. An alliance of groups, headed by the Swedish NGO Protect the Forest, allege that IKEA's subsidiary, Swedwood, is clearcutting thousands of hectares of old and biodiverse forests. But, Swedwood's 300,000 hectare concession is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), generally considered the world's strongest forestry certifier.
Norway: Indonesia's forest moratorium isn't enough to meet emissions reduction target
(05/23/2012) Indonesia's moratorium on new forest concessions will not be enough to meet its 2020 emissions reduction target says the largest backer of the country's forest and climate action plan.
Value of timber stocks could predict future logging roads, deforestation in the Amazon
(05/20/2012) A new model aims to forecast future logging road development by estimating the value of timber stocks across the Brazilian Amazon. The research, published in PLoS One, could help prioritize areas for conservation to protect the maximum area of forest.
Emissions from deforestation depend on fate of cleared trees
(05/14/2012) Carbon emissions from deforestation vary greatly depending on whether timber stocks are turned into finished wood products, converted into bioenergy feedstocks, or burned outright, reports a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
We should help solve illegal logging, not be part of the problem
(05/14/2012) It's tempting to think of illegal logging as an environmental crisis but it takes a serious human toll too. Just ask the wife and children of Chut Wutty, an environmental activist who was murdered last week for investigating rampant illegal logging in Cambodia. Wutty was far from alone. Criminal gangs increasingly control illegal logging, and don't hesitate to kill those who dare to oppose them.
Can loggers be conservationists?
(05/10/2012) Last year researchers took the first ever publicly-released video of an African golden cat (Profelis aurata) in a Gabon rainforest. This beautiful, but elusive, feline was filmed sitting docilely for the camera and chasing a bat. The least-known of Africa's wild cat species, the African golden cat has been difficult to study because it makes its home deep in the Congo rainforest. However, researchers didn't capture the cat on video in an untrammeled, pristine forest, but in a well-managed logging concession by Precious Woods Inc., where scientist's cameras also photographed gorillas, elephants, leopards, and duikers.
Indonesia's Environment Ministry to sue APP, APRIL in $225B illegal logging case
(05/03/2012) Indonesia's Ministry of Environment is planning to sue 14 pulp and paper companies for illegally logging forests in Riau Province on the island of Sumatra, reports Tempo Magazine. 12 of the 14 companies are linked to Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and Asian Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited (APRIL), pulp and paper giants that have been heavily criticized by environmentalists for destroying rainforests and peatlands that serve as critical habitat for endangered tigers, elephants, and orangutans.
Indonesia to investigate contested oil palm concession as governor loses election in Sumatra
(04/12/2012) A high ranking Indonesian official is investigating the controversial grant of an oil palm concession within an area of protected peat forest in Aceh on the island of Sumatra, reports the Jakarta Globe.
U.S. gobbling illegal wood from Peru's Amazon rainforest
(04/10/2012) The next time you buy wood, you may want to make sure it's not from Peru. According to an in-depth new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), the illegal logging trade is booming in the Peruvian Amazon and much of the wood is being exported to the U.S. Following the labyrinthian trail of illegal logging from the devastated forests of the Peruvian Amazon to the warehouses of the U.S., the EIA identified over 112 shipments of illegally logged cedar and big-leaf mahogany between January 2008 and May 2010. In fact, the group found that over a third (35 percent) of all the shipments of cedar and mahogany from Peru to the U.S. were from illegal sources, a percentage that is likely conservative.
Degraded lands hold promise in feeding 9 billion, while preserving forests
(03/29/2012) Making productive use of degraded lands and boosting productivity of small-holder farmers are key to meeting surging global consumption of agricultural products while preserving critical wildlife habitats, said an agricultural expert on the sidelines of the Skoll World Forum for Social Entrepreneurship in Oxford.
Brazil's indigenous affairs ministry: $32B carbon deal not valid
(03/28/2012) An apparent carbon deal between an Irish carbon trading company and an indigenous tribe that sparked outrage in Brazil is "invalid" according to the president of FUNAI, Brazil's indigenous affairs agency.
Belize enacts moratorium on rosewood
(03/20/2012) The Belizean Government has banned the harvesting and export of rosewood with immediate effect, in response to the widespread clearing of the hardwood species for the Asian market. A government statement released on Friday, March 16th claimed the moratorium was necessary "to carry out an orderly assessment of the situation on the ground and as a first response to regulate the timber trade occurring in southern Belize." The government would subsequently institute "a rigorous regulatory framework throughout the country."
Featured Video: logging run amuck in Latvia
(03/05/2012) A recent expose by Al Jazeera reveals the environmental toll of clear-cutting on Latvia's forests, in addition to highlighting the fact that the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifies clear-cut forests.
Indonesia's moratorium will not significantly reduce emissions, but has other benefits, finds analysis
(02/27/2012) Indonesia's moratorium on new forest concessions alone "does not significantly contribute" to its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 26 percent from a projected 2020 baseline, concludes a new analysis by the World Resources Institute (WRI). However the study says the moratorium does support the target in the long-term by creating a window for enacting governance reform needed to stop destructive business-as-usual approaches to forest management.
NASA satellite image shows extent of logging in Pacific Northwest
(02/22/2012) New satellite and space radar images by NASA shows the decline of forests in the Pacific Northwest, specifically in Washington and Oregon. Lost to development, agriculture, and large-scale logging, the maps apart of the National Biomass and Carbon Dataset (NBCD) show the patchy, fragmented nature of the forests in the two U.S. states.
Some toilet paper production destroys Indonesian rainforests, endangering tigers and elephants
(02/09/2012) American consumers are unwittingly contributing to the destruction of endangered rainforests in Sumatra by purchasing certain brands of toilet paper, asserts a new report published by the environmental group WWF. The report, Don't Flush Tiger Forests: Toilet Paper, U.S. Supermarkets, and the Destruction of Indonesia's Last Tiger Habitats, takes aim at two tissue brands that source fiber from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), a paper products giant long criticized by environmentalists and scientists for its forestry practices on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The brands — Paseo and Livi — are among the fastest growing, in terms of sales, in the United States.
Indonesia to create the world's largest palm oil and rubber company
(02/04/2012) The Indonesian government plans to create a massive plantation firm next month when it will combine the assets of state-owned rubber and palm oil companies, reports Reuters.
Caution urged in sale of Madagascar's illegal timber stockpiles
(02/03/2012) Confiscated timber stocks in Madagascar must be managed in a "transparent manner" to deter future illegal logging and boosting demand for endangered rainforest timber, says a letter published by a coalition of NGOs.
Indonesia to require loggers prove their concessions free of overlapping claims
(02/02/2012) Applicants for forest concessions in Indonesia will soon be required to prove there aren't overlapping claims on their holdings, reports The Jakarta Globe. The move, which offers the potential to reduce land disputes between forest developers and local communities, could complicate investments in the forestry sector in Indonesia.
Group releases photos of Borneo rainforest to be converted for palm plantations
(01/27/2012) The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has released a set of photos from a visit to a contested area of forest set to be converted for oil palm plantations in Indonesian Borneo.
Sinar Mas Group seeks 'backdoor' public listing in Singapore
(01/27/2012) Sinar Mas Group, an Indonesia-based conglomerate, is working on a deal to list its Indonesian coal assets on the Singapore Exchange by swapping shares with a small forestry firm that is already listed on the stock market, reports Reuters. The move would enable Sinar Mas Group to more easily raise capital for expansion.
Logging of primary rainforests not ecologically sustainable, argue scientists
(01/25/2012) Tropical countries may face a risk of 'peak timber' as continued logging of rainforests exceeds the capacity of forests to regenerate timber stocks and substantially increases the risk of outright clearing for agricultural and industrial plantations, argues a trio of scientists writing in the journal Biological Conservation. The implications for climate, biodiversity, and local economies are substantial.
Sumatran elephant population plunges; WWF calls for moratorium on deforestation
(01/24/2012) The Sumatran elephant subspecies (Elephas maximus sumatranus) was downgraded to critically endangered on IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species on Tuesday, prompting environmental group WWF to call for an immediate moratorium on destruction of its rainforest habitat, which is being rapidly lost to oil palm estates, timber plantations for pulp and paper production, and agricultural use.
Economic slowdown leads to the pulping of Latvia's forests
(01/23/2012) The economic crisis has pushed many nations to scramble for revenue and jobs in tight times, and the small Eastern European nation of Latvia is no different. Facing tough circumstances, the country turned to its most important and abundant natural resource: forests. The Latvian government accepted a new plan for the nation's forests, which has resulted in logging at rates many scientists say are clearly unsustainable. In addition, researchers contend that the on-the-ground practices of state-owned timber giant, Latvijas Valsts meži (LVM), are hurting wildlife and destroying rare ecosystems.
National Association of Music Merchants does 'disservice' to members by misleading them on illegal logging law, says letter
(01/19/2012) The National Association of Music Merchants is doing a 'disservice' to its members by misrepresenting the provisions and spirit of the Lacey Act, a law that aims to curb illegal logging abroad, states a letter published by a coalition of environmental groups. The letter, issued Thursday, urges the National Association of Music Merchants to reconsider its support for the RELIEF Act (HR 3210), introduced by Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), and Jim Cooper (D-TN) last October. The RELIEF Act would weaken key provisions of the Lacey Act aimed to ensure that illegally sourced wood products aren't imported into the United States.
Indonesia to set aside 45% of Kalimantan for conservation
(01/19/2012) Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) on Thursday announced a regulation that would protect 45 percent of Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, according to a statement issued by his office.
Levi's new forest policy excludes fiber from suppliers linked to deforestation
(01/17/2012) Levi Strauss & Company had issued a new policy that will exclude fiber from controversial sources from its products. The move will effectively bar Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) as a supplier, according to the Rainforest Action Network, a green group that is campaigning to reform APP's sourcing practices, which the NGO says come at the expense of rainforests in Sumatra.
Rainforests need massive finance, but REDD must be well-designed to succeed
(01/17/2012) A proposed mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by protecting tropical forests has evolved considerably since it started to gain momentum during the 2005 climate talks in Montreal. Known then as 'avoided deforestation', the concept was simple: pay tropical forest countries to keep their forests standing. Since then, the concept has broadened to include activities beyond strict forest conservation, including reducing logging and fire, protecting carbon-dense peatlands, encouraging better forest management practices in existing forest concessions, and promoting reforestation and afforestation. A prominent voice in the discussion around REDD since its inception is the environmental activist group Greenpeace. Mongabay recently caught up with Roman Czebiniak, Greenpeace International's Political Advisor on Climate Change and Forests, for an update on the organization's position on REDD as well as recent developments in the forest carbon policy arena.
Camera traps snap first ever photo of Myanmar snub-nosed monkey
(01/10/2012) In 2010 researchers described a new species of primate that reportedly sneezes when it rains. Unfortunately, the new species was only known from a carcass killed by a local hunter. Now, however, remote camera traps have taken the first ever photo of the elusive, and likely very rare, Myanmar snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus strykeri), known to locals as mey nwoah, or 'monkey with an upturned face'. Locals say the monkeys are easy to locate when it rains, because the rain catches on their upturned noses causing them to sneeze.
Extreme mouth-sewing protest in Indonesia leads to logging inquiry
(01/09/2012) A protest in which 28 Indonesian sewed their mouths shut has led to an inquiry into a logging concession on Padang Island. The Ministry of Forestry has formed a mediation team to look into the controversial concession, reports Kompas. Around a hundred natives of Padang Island rallied for weeks against the logging concession held by PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), which covers 37 percent of the island's total land.
Mouths are sewn shut in protest against deforestation in Indonesia
(01/03/2012) Twenty-eight Indonesians have taken the extreme measure of sewing their mouths shut in a protest turned hunger-strike against a forest concession on Padang Island, reports the Jakarta Globe. Around a hundred protesters, mostly natives of Padang Island, have camped outside the Indonesian Senate building since December 19th to protest a logging concession held by PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) on their island, which lies off the east coast of Sumatra.
Top 10 Environmental Stories of 2011
(12/22/2011) Many of 2011's most dramatic stories on environmental issues came from people taking to the streets. With governments and corporations slow to tackle massive environmental problems, people have begun to assert themselves. Victories were seen on four continents: in Bolivia a draconian response to protestors embarrassed the government, causing them to drop plans to build a road through Tipnis, an indigenous Amazonian reserve; in Myanmar, a nation not known for bowing to public demands, large protests pushed the government to cancel a massive Chinese hydroelectric project; in Borneo a three-year struggle to stop the construction of a coal plant on the coast of the Coral Triangle ended in victory for activists; in Britain plans to privatize forests created such a public outcry that the government not only pulled back but also apologized; and in the U.S. civil disobedience and massive marches pressured the Obama Administration to delay a decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which would bring tar sands from Canada to a global market.
New analysis supports claim that paper giant cleared part of its tiger sanctuary in Indonesia
(12/21/2011) Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)'s supplier PT Ruas Utama Jaya has indeed cleared an area of forest it pledged to set aside as a tiger conservation reserve in Sumatra reports a legal analysis by Greenomics, an Indonesian environmental group. The Greenomics' analysis supports allegations originally set forth in a report published last week by Eyes on the Forest, a coalition of green groups, and seems to refute a press release issued by APP that called the deforestation allegations 'fiction'.
WWF: Asia Pulp & Paper misleads public about its role in destroying Indonesia's rainforests
(12/16/2011) Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) continues to mislead the public about its role in destroying rainforests and critical tiger habitat across the Indonesian island of Sumatra, alleges a new report from Eyes on the Forest, a coalition of Indonesian environmental groups including WWF-Indonesia. The report, titled The truth behind APP's Greenwash, is based on analysis of satellite imagery as well as public and private documentation of forest cleared by logging companies that supply APP, which is owned by the Indonesian conglomerate, Sinar Mas Group (SMG). The report concludes APP's fiber suppliers have destroyed 2 million hectares of forest in Sumatra since 1984.
Environmental groups to Japan: stop importing illegally logged timber
(12/16/2011) A coalition of environmental NGOs have called upon Japan to adopt stronger measures to block illicit timber imports, alleging that Japanese companies are buying illegally logged wood from Samling Global, a Malaysian logging company.
REDD advances—slowly—in Durban
(12/15/2011) A program proposed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and degradation made mixed progress during climate talks in Durban. Significant questions remain about financing and safeguards to protect against abuse, say forestry experts. REDD+ aims to reduce deforestation, forest degradation, and peatland destruction in tropical countries. Here, emissions from land use often exceed emissions from transportation and electricity generation. Under the program, industrialized nations would fund conservation projects and improved forest management. While REDD+ offers the potential to simultaneously reduce emissions, conserve biodiversity, maintain other ecosystem services, and help alleviate rural poverty, concerns over potential adverse impacts have plagued the program since its conception.
Paper commitments for the Indonesian industry
(12/13/2011) The Indonesian group Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has been the target of many NGOs for years due to its alleged negative impacts on tropical forests. This culminated in a spectacular campaign launched by Greenpeace in 2011 based on Ken "dumping" Barbie. The rationale was that toy brand Mattel was accused of using APP paper products linked to the clear-cutting of natural forests in the Indonesian archipelago. APP organized a counter-attack in the media with the daily publication of advertisements promoting its sustainable development practices. Journalists from all over the world were also invited to attend guided tours of APP concessions to demonstrate their conservation efforts, and a number of articles were subsequently written.
NGOs call for arrest of Malaysian leader for corruption, money laundering
(12/12/2011) A coalition of Malaysian and international NGOs are calling for the arrest of Sarawak chief minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and 14 family members for alleged abused of power, corruption, and money laundering, reports the Bruno Manser Fund, a group that has signed the letter urging action.
Controversial pulp and paper companies underwrite Indonesia's climate change pavilion in Durban
(12/10/2011) A 'significant proprtion' of Indonesia's $3.3. million pavilion at climate talks in Durban was funded by Indonesian pulp and paper companies companies, reports Reuters Alertnet.
Tool to track U.S. REDD+ finance released
(12/09/2011) A new online tool allows anyone to check U.S. government financial pledges made toward reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+) programs in developing countries.
Agriculture group to spend 10 years on forest research
(12/07/2011) Recognizing the global importance of the world's vanishing forests, a 10-year-long research program will focus on the interconnection between agriculture and forests. Conducted by CGIAR, a global agriculture group concerned with sustainability, the research program will look at ways to decrease forest loss and degradation.
Brazil passes controversial Forest Code reform environmentalists say will be 'a disaster' for the Amazon
(12/06/2011) The Brazilian Senate tonight passed controversial legislation that will reform the country's 46-year-old Forest Code, which limits how much forest can be cleared on private lands. Environmentalists are calling the move "a disaster" that will reverse Brazil's recent progress in slowing deforestation in the world's largest rainforests.
Jump-starting REDD finance: $3 billion Forest Finance Facility needed to halve deforestation within a decade
(12/06/2011) How to finance a means to reduce deforestation, which contributes emissions equivalent to the entire transport sector combined, has had some encouragement at the UN Climate meeting in Durban this week. An à la carte approach, where no source is ruled out, is emerging, leaving the door open to private sector finance for the first time. And with progress imminent in two other crucial areas of safeguards and reference levels, REDD+, a novel mechanism to halt deforestation, is once more likely to be the biggest winner.
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Lafayette Street was hopping on Wednesday night for the launch of our newest newest collaboration with talented designer, Johan Lindeberg, MOSCOT | BLK DNM. Fans were out en masse to see the three new styles, SUNGLASS 1, SUNGLASS 2, and SUNGLASS 3, which mix old and new New York and mirror the minimalist aesthetic of BLK DNM.
Champagne flowed, music played and photographers snapped away at Wednesday night's soire, which also featured an 80's movie montage of people trying on shades. The consensus: FUN! And everyone fell in love with our fab new frames!
Check out these pics from the celebration.
MOSCOT and BLK DNM, both native New York brands, have joined forces to produce a unique selection of unisex frames to compliment BLK DNM's current collection, just in time for summer.
The collaboration marks the marriage of old and new New York. "MOSCOT is a New York institution and we are a fledgling brand. MOSCOT lends their expertise and incredible craftsmanship and BLK DNM offers attitude – a sophisticated yet gritty image which is how I see New York right now," Lindeberg remarks. MOSCOT president, Harvey Moscot adds, "By incorporating Johan's renowned design sensibility and combining it with our nearly 100 years of eyewear expertise and distinct aesthetic heritage, this collaboration captures the essence of the MOSCOT brand."
To mirror the minimalist aesthetic of the BLK DNM brand, each streamlined frame is named SUNGLASS 1, SUNGLASS 2, and SUNGLASS 3. A description of each frame is below:
A rounded frame that is slightly squared off at the top, SUNGLASS 1 is available in jet black with brown lenses. Featuring the collection's signature metal insert that wraps from front to temple this model is made of acetate with a saddle bridge and five-barrel hinge.
This model, available in jet black with classic G-15 lenses, features a square silhouette that is flattering for any face shape. Made from acetate SUNGLASS 2 has a saddle bridge, five-barrel hinge, and the collection's signature metal detail on the front and temple.
The collection's boldest frame is chunky, yet classically refined. SUNGLASS 3 is a squared off frame with an ever so slight upsweep across the brow. Available in jet black with green lenses this frame is made of acetate with a saddle bridge, five-barrel hinge, and the collection's signature metal detail on the front and temple.
Beautiful MOSCOT shop windows keep popping up across the globe - this time in the capitale de la mode of the world, Paris!
Optique de l'Odeon, in the 5th arrondissement, has created a window that is tres magnifique, and depicts the rich history of MOSCOT. Merci Optique de l'Odeon for doing MOSCOT proud!
Sunshine and good music lit up The MOSCOT Gallery this past Saturday. We have Mother Nature to thank for the former, and two wonderful NYC-based bands for the latter: Pearl and the Beard, and Lucius.
Lucius was as harmonious as they were dapper, looking fetching in matching outfits and MOSCOT eyewear, of course!
And Pearl and Beard swooned the crowd and had them clapping along to their fun hits - which included a song about eyewear!
The next MOSCOT Music Saturday Session is on July 23rd at 2PM with special guests, Dinosaur Feathers and Apollo Run. As always, the show is free and open to all. Hope to see you there!
We've kept you waiting long enough! The CHARLA will be available online and in NYC shops tomorrow!
This delicate cat eye frame is for the woman who's equally comfortable scouring the flea market for vintage couture as she is scouring the skies for Cassiopeia. Made from acetate, The CHARLA features a five barrel hinge, two dot rivets on the temples and a saddle bridge. Available in Matte Black and Olive Horn.
Click here for The CHARLA
Australia is doing MOSCOT proud yet again with more incredible window displays! Eye Gallery in Melbourne has created two beautiful windows that has passersby thinking MOSCOT has opened shops Down Under! Located in two of the hippest parts of town, the shops are sure to attract the well-heeled Melbourne crowd.
Yesterday, our dear friend, Terry Richardson, stopped by our Orchard Street Shop for an eye exam with the one and only Dr. Moscot, and loads of fun was had by all! We shot video and photos of the shop, our staff members (Frankie's building quite a name for himself!) and even some lucky shoppers who just so happened to be fans of Terry and MOSCOT!
The sun was shining Saturday for David Berkeley and Emily Greene's fans, who jam packed the MOSCOT Orchard Street Gallery for an afternoon of music and fun!
David Berkeley kicked the afternoon off with his deeply subtle vocals and beautiful arrangements, followed by Emily Greene's delightfully punchy songs!
All in all, a fantastic day!
Keep checking Facebook and moscot.com for more details on our next MOSCOT Music Saturday Session scheduled for July 9th.
If these chairs could talk, oh my...the stories they could tell! Grandpa Sol purchased these wooden peg and groove chairs (no nails!) in 1938 and they've been a part of our family ever since! Originally purchased for our first shop on Rivington Street, the chairs moved with us to our Orchard Street shop in 1950, and have been a rest spot for our beloved fans ever since! Two have even made the trip across the pond for MOSCOT events in Europe. They flew first class of course.
One of the top optical shops in Milano, Ottica Bergomi, have done MOSCOT proud with their spectacular window display! Just like MOSCOT, Ottica Bergomi has a long, colorful history that began in Venice in 1948 with Nonno Agostino (like our Grandpa Sol). Fast forward to the present and Ottica Bergomi has stores all across Italy and sells to some of the most fashionable people in the world! Congratulazioni!


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Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer knew if the women's basketball team was going to have success in 2013-14, then there was going to have to be a change.
After his first season where the Bulldogs finished with an overall record of 13-17, Schaefer knew something was going to have to be different and he addressed that with his team immediately following the season.
MSU's players embraced that challenge from their coach and worked on getting better.
The result was a much improved record of 22-14 and the Bulldogs reached the quarterfinals of the Women's National Invitational Tournament.
"We had a great group of returners coming back, then we had the new girls coming in that really adapted well to the system here and were ready to commit," MSU senior Candace Foster said. "Everybody was all in. That was the biggest thing.
"It's the best season I've had since I've been here. I'm just grateful for the opportunity."
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