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HotLink Launches Industry's Only VMware Disaster Recovery To Amazon With The New HotLink DR Express
VMware vCenter plug-in offers integrated disaster recovery and business continuity at the cost of basic backup and replication
HotLink Corporation, the market leader in transformation solutions for hybrid virtualization management, recently announced its latest product, HotLink DR Express, the industry's first disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) solution that leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to economically protect all types of VMware vSphere virtual machines, and not just mission-critical ones. HotLink DR Express provides a dramatically simple plug-in solution for VMware vCenter users to integrate robust data protection with day-to-day operational management of VMware Windows and Linux workloads. Within minutes of a failure, IT administrators can automatically recover to a DR/BC site within AWS for the cost of basic backup.
HotLink DR Express addresses the market need for a cost-effective business recovery solution for workloads that could never sustain the exorbitant cost of a replica DR site, a luxury only justified for a handful of critical applications. Until now, basic backup and/or replication have been the only affordable options, but those recovery processes require standby, available hardware and a time-intensive effort to restore the VMs.
Recognizing that AWS provides the most compelling economics of all public cloud providers, HotLink is introducing HotLink DR Express to extend VMware vCenter capabilities to include automated DR/BC site setup, maintenance, recovery and management for AWS, ensuring that downtime is kept to only minutes rather than hours or days, and management is seamless with VMware vCenter. Built on the patent-approved HotLink Transformation Engine, HotLink DR Express enables VMware users to benefit from intuitive DR/BC in Amazon EC2 — at a total cost that is practical for everyday workloads.
"HotLink DR Express is incredibly easy to deploy. Within only 30 minutes the product was installed, and we had our first three virtual machines protected in Amazon. The two most impressive features are the simplicity and tight integration with VMware vCenter. Protecting virtual machines is as easy a checking a box," said Michael Warchut, senior network engineer at Monsoon Commerce. "The fact that it's fully integrated into VMware vCenter means we can manage our DR site in the same way we manage our production servers. We definitely see HotLink DR Express as an easy, economical and powerful solution for protecting all types of workloads in our environment."
With HotLink DR Express, there is no need to purchase dedicated recovery hardware since resources are available on demand, at scale through AWS. VMware vCenter users simply select which VMs to protect and the frequency of the restore points — up to 500, configurable by VM. HotLink DR Express automatically uploads the initial VM to Amazon S3 along with the ongoing differentials, without any manual steps, other consoles, appliances or conversion tools. Upon a VM failure or during a testing cycle, HotLink transforms the virtual machine and restores operations in AWS in minutes. Instances only incur Amazon EC2 charges during the period of the restoration; dormant VMs and differentials benefit for the extremely cost-effective Amazon S3 pricing. Alternatively, restoration back on-premise or to a VMware vCloud provider can be selected, if preferred. With HotLink DR Express, Amazon restored VMs are fully manageable by VMware vCenter, alongside on-premise VMs, and they are easily migrated back from AWS, whenever appropriate.
"The majority of server failures are hardware problems, not natural disasters or terrorist attacks. Unfortunately, hardware failures happen every day. Although traditional DR/BC solutions have productivity benefits for any company, the cost of deploying for most workloads is just not financially feasible," said George Crump, president of Storage Switzerland. "HotLink DR Express fills a big void in the data protection industry, an easy-to-deploy and intuitive-to-use DR and BC solution, integrated with existing operations, and affordable for every company."
Key features of the new HotLink DR Express include the ability to:
- Extend VMware vCenter management to DR/BC operations in Amazon — Administrators have a unified management platform that extends VM administration and management to the AWS DR/BC site and allows recovery plans to be built using vCenter-compatible tools such as PowerCLI and Orchestrator.
- Automate cloud DR/BC site creation and maintenance — vCenter users can intuitively select the desired on-premise Windows or Linux VMs for protection, configure recovery point objectives (per VM), and automatically replicate the VMs in AWS with differentials synchronized as changes occur.
- Perform integrated monitoring and continuous testing — With the ability to monitor the AWS DR/BC site from vCenter, the status of all protected workloads for any restore point is readily visible. Test environments can be provisioned and validated to ensure that DR/BC recovery plans are deployed as expected and fully functional, when needed.
- Restore business operations within minutes — HotLink DR Express users can automatically restore protected VMs in any Amazon EC2 region within minutes of a failure at any VM restore point. Amazon EC2 instances are provisioned from vCenter as easily as existing on-premise virtual machines.
- Migrate back on-premise — Administrators can restore on-premise operations, whether to the current state of AWS VMs or the original restore point, when the local infrastructure is available.
Lynn LeBlanc, CEO and founder of HotLink said, "HotLink DR Express makes disaster recovery and business continuity accessible by any organization and for every workload by opening up AWS for VMware recovery. Most importantly, HotLink fully integrates this capability into the existing management environment of VMware vCenter, so business continues as usual if a failure happens. By combining Amazon economics with HotLink's unique transformation technology, HotLink DR Express is a win for any VMware shop, large or small."
Availability and pricing
HotLink DR Express is available now in both 30-day trial and subscription editions. Subscription pricing is $25 per VM per month on an annual subscription. For a demo or more information, visit HotLink at booth 2048 at VMworld on August 25-29 in San Francisco (http://www.vmworld.com/community/conference/us/) or contact email@example.com.
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CANTON Sixteen inches and counting.
Thats how much snow Thursday mornings winter storm dropped on swaths of St. Lawrence County, according to several observers, with the National Weather Service expecting another 2 inches or more overnight into this morning.
While clearing the mess was a relatively straightforward task for most road crews, natures fury whipped snow into 6-foot-tall drifts along north-facing buildings and fences around Ogdensburg.
A travel advisory there remained in effect until 3:30 p.m. Thursday as plows battled against the elements.
By 3 p.m., Cantons road crews were finishing their fifth runs over the 101 miles of road cleared by the town, a process that had begun a full 12 hours earlier. Highway Superintendent Terry L. Billings said Cantons plows were able to work relatively unhindered by other traffic, thanks in part to how long it took many people to dig their way out of their driveways and out onto the roads.
That was one good thing, said Mr. Billings, who said 16 inches of accumulation seemed to be the tally most consistently measured around Canton.
St. Lawrence County Undersheriff Scott Bonno said the closure of schools and colleges for the winter break also helped keep traffic light. The storm also resulted in temporary closures of many libraries, local government buildings and businesses, including the St. Lawrence Centre mall in Massena.
Kit W. Smith, director of Ogdensburgs Department of Public Works, said the situation there was gradually improving later Thursday.
Weve got all the streets opened up at this point, he said. Were working on parking lots, city sidewalks. People are going to have to be patient. This is the biggest storm weve had in quite a few years.
Some city residents took matters into their own hands. Kenneth Hale pushed snow off Dearborn Avenue with a small John Deere tractor.
I had 30 inches of snow on my driveway this morning, he said. I havent seen that much snow fall in one burst in the 24 years Ive lived here.
Other places in the north country escaped the towering drifts, partially because of the Adirondacks and their foothills, said National Weather Service forecaster Eric C. Evanson. The St. Lawrence Valley is prone to stronger winds that accelerate as they blow through, he said.
Mr. Evanson said the storm was a noreaster, forming off the New Jersey coast and moving along New England.
Another system, which caused severe weather along the Gulf of Mexico and heavy snow in the Midwest, was just west of Watertown,
Your area has seen some of the highest snow totals across the north country, Mr. Evanson said. In this case, that western low is helping to enhance the snow across Northern New York.
Mr. Evanson said the snow would taper off as both systems moved northeast out of the area.
Well still see some additional accumulations, but after midnight things will really start to quiet down, he said. You could see another 2 to 4 inches of snow.
Despite the drifts, businesses in Ogdensburg mostly were open for business, but many restaurants that usually offer delivery service kept their drivers off the road Thursday. One exception was the Dirty Gringo, whose drivers did brave the icy streets.
We deliver every day, no matter what, said employee Rick J. Bromle.
Heavy snow kept St. Lawrence Countys Meals on Wheels drivers off the road Thursday, though officials said they hope the program will be able to resume today.
St. Lawrence County offices in Canton remained open, however, which proved a boon for Marc C. Morley and his Hot Tamale restaurant on Main Street.
A lot of county people are hungry today, he said, rattling off a list of county agencies to which the restaurant had made lunch deliveries. Walk-in traffic was lighter than usual, Mr. Morley said, but the restaurants sidewalks were being kept clear for anyone who might pass by.
By noon, J. Bradshaw Mintener was undertaking his second serious bout of shoveling outside the Pear Tree gift shop farther up Cantons Main Street also open, and also having seen a few customers despite the inhospitable weather.
This reminds me of my home state of Minnesota, Mr. Mintener said as he tossed another scoop of snow onto the growing pile looming above the pavement.
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SEVERN AC's two-time Wales champion Lauren Richards comfortably retained her under-17 shot putt title at the Gloucestershire County Championships.
Having missed lots of training due to exams, her two opening throws of 11.66m and 11.52m were modest by her standards but enough to establish an early lead.
Her best throw of 12.39m came in round three, which sealed victory by a metre and a half over the second-placed athlete.
Once her exams are finished Richards will refocus on training for the English Schools Championships in July.
Severn vice-captain James Rose added to his tally of wins in the Dymock Half Marathon.
A previous winner, Rose was keen to prevail again on his home course.
He set the pace from the start and by four miles had broken away from his only challenger, Nathan Smith of Gloucester AC. Rose went on to win in 1 hour, 17 minutes, with Smith taking second place in 1:20.01.
Severn's Tommy Brooks won the first of the summer Lloyds Bank Fitness four-mile runs from the Red Lion at Arlingham.
The 23-year-old has made steady improvement throughout the winter after a four-year stint playing rugby.
Now scoring regularly for the club, Brooks targeted the 24-minute barrier going into the race.
Leading from the start, he was surprised to have club-mate Dave Lander and Martyn Whitlock for company as neither had gone under 24 minutes for more than five years.
Whitlock dropped off the lead pace by the first mile, with Lander holding out until just over halfway.
Running strongly, Brooks went on to take the win in 23 minutes, 30 seconds.
First lady was Katie Jones in 29.12, the 16-year-old Pate's schoolgirl breaking her PB by 20 seconds to finish 10th.
The second of the Fitness Four Mile runs will take place from Elmore Village Hall on June 3 at 7.30pm.
Club-mate Harry Bishop went to the top of the club's 1500m seasonal rankings with a time of 4:18.6 at the Cheltenham Open.
The first of this year's White Horse 5K road races, hosted by Severn AC, attracted the top local distance runners to its fast course.
Oli Mott from Bristol won the race in 15.24 to add to his three victories from last season's series.
He managed to hold off and out sprint Will Ferguson over the final 100m.
James Rose led the home club, placing 16th in 16.51 to fall just eight seconds off his PB.
Mark Keeling won the V45 prize when 22nd in 17.21, with fellow veteran Steve Bradley clocking 18.19 in 38th for his best placing in a 5K.
Club newcomer Kyle Edwards gallantly completed his first 5K, finishing 85th in 27.48.
The Whitsun five-mile road race from the White Horse was won by Will New of Cheltenham in 27.09.
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Team-mate Mark Keeling claimed the second vets prize when seventh in a season's best of 29.24.
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Pete Hines, who leads the Public Relations department at publisher Bethesda, says that the success of the recently launched Dishonored means that his company is aiming to turn it into a full-fledged franchise, although it is not clear how it plans to achieve this goal.
The executive tells Destructoid that, "I can tell you that Dishonored is far exceeding our sales expectations, which is especially cool considering it's new IP facing a host of well-established franchises this quarter."
"We did terrific numbers again this past weekend, both in stores and on Steam, where Dishonored was listed as the number one selling title over the holiday weekend. And Dishonored has really sold well overseas. So, we're very pleased and appreciate all the fans that have supported Dishonored and Arkane. We clearly have a new franchise," he adds.
Hines has not announced an actual sequel or spin-off, which would cement the franchise status of Dishonored.
Harvey Smith, one of the co-directors of the game and co-founder of developer Arkane, has previously said that he sees Dishonored as a complete package and has mixed feelings about a direct sequel.
His partner, Raf Colantonio, says that the entire team is happy to see their game perform well, both critically and commercially, and that they are interested in working with Bethesda on a potential sequel.
Dishonored allows players to inhabit the character Corvo, a master assassin who also has access to supernatural abilities, as he explored the steampunk city of Dunwall and tries to find out why he was framed for the murder of the Empress he was protecting.
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The Nigerian military's Joint Task Force launched a full-scale assault on villages in the oil-rich Niger Delta on May 13, 2009. The military says the action is targeted at militants in the area. But reports from the ground suggest hundreds and perhaps thousands of innocent civilians have been killed. Humanitarian aid groups and journalists are banned from entering the Delta.
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Readership: Students and scholars of theology and theological ethics; of political theory and ethics; of religion and politics; of the philosophy of religion
Joshua Hordern, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College
"Worth reading, and worth reflecting upon." - James G. Mellon, Independent scholar, Political Studies Review
"In this important, ambitious book, Joshua Hordern argues for a positive understanding of the affections and for their essential functions in political life His argument throughout is theological and apologetic. What he says positively is, in this reviewers judgment, persuasive" - Victor Lee Austin, Studies in Christian Ethics
"This skilful and sophisticated interdisciplinary engagement extends and deepens arguments and scholarship on how Christian worship, Christian theology, and faith shape our
political engagement with civil society" - Aaron Klink, Religious Studies Review
"Political Affections merits close study by political scientists, theologians and church people interested in the public square and the common good ... the detailed arguments evidence good and thoughtful scholarship ... Perhaps Horden's book will prove but the first born of the family of atheologically affective politics ... not I hope its only child. As such it is to be warmly welcomed." - Peter Hampson, New Blackfriars
"Hordern drills down into an underserved area of both politics and theology and the affections. In this conversation between the two
disciplines, he offers readers a theologically and philosophically rich account of the affections, coupled with an argument that such an account is crucial for contemporary European society and politics. Hordern's research is excellent, and his documentation is thorough. His use of Scripture and his treatments of the thought of Augustine, Nussbaum, and Habermas will interest theologians of all backgrounds." - Daniel J Daley, Choice Review Online
"Political Affections is a significant addition to our conceptual understanding of the nature and role of affections in politics ... This book, which recommends a renewal of political affections, is not simply an attempt to
re-conceptualize the cognitive connections with political theory and theology, although that is certainly an important task of this book. It is primarily a call, by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, to the crucified and resurrected body of Christ to assume its rightful place in the civic arena." - Stephen King and Michelle King, Christian Scholars Review
"Political Affections is of value to evangelical leaders in that it gives intellectual ballast to our instinctive conviction that the local church is at the centre of God's plans for his world. however, it does so in a way which refuses to set devotion to church against political engagement. ... This is a
serious academic book, worth reading as in time it may be found to have given a road map to faithful ways of living out the gospel in our generation." - Peter Sanlon, Churchman
"Political Affections is a rare treatment of a topical issue. The book directs our attention to a neglected yet powerful dimension of human sociality: the role that affections play in the web of loyalties and negotiations that make up the political life. The book proceeds in a refreshingly imaginative way, by interweaving serious interpretative analysis of ancient and modern authors with illuminating explorations of the real life of citizens in contemporary democratic societies. It also
demonstrates that a theological vision is needed, if political affections are to be understood not essentially as modes of manipulation but rather as forms of civic participation." - Bernd Wannenwetsch
"Political Affections is a timely and important book. Deeply rooted in biblical sources and contemporary philosophy, it provides a needed theological contribution to secular debates about cosmopolitanism, civic identity, and constitutional patriotism. At the same time, Horderns learned examination of the role of affections in social life advances both moral and political theology by offering a rare bridge between them. This work signals a major new voice in
European political theology." - Eric Gregory, Princeton University
1: Politics and Emotions
I. Emotion and religion in contemporary politics
II. The cognitivist turn in theories of emotion
III. Compassion as paradigm: Martha Nussbaum's approach
2: Affections
I. Affections as the participative beginnings of understanding
II. Enduring affections
III. Affections and the end
3: Affections and Political Institutions
I. Martha Nussbaum's political eschatology
II. Political affections in Deuteronomy, Luke and Acts
III. Representation, loyalty and law
IV. Compassion and shame revisited
Conclusion: Joy and awe
4: Affections and Locality
I. Constitutional patriotism
II. Local affections
III. Constitutional patriotism revisited
5: Renewing Political Affections
I. Transmission, trust and transposition
II. Faith in God as the source of joyful praise
III. Joyful praise as the beginning of political ethics
IV. Sharing in joyful praise of the crucified and risen Christ
V. Preserving trust
Conclusion: The return to praise
Epilogue: The Joy of All the Earth


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This is amazing bruschetta as-is, but it is even better with kalamata olives as has been suggested before. Have made it over and over and it always gets rave reviews.flag if inappropriate
This was a fast, easy recipe to make and ranked right up there with Bruschetta from Italy! Had as an appetizer before the Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce.flag if inappropriate
This was delicious! I left out the tarragon and the pepper flakes(didn't have any)and it was fine. I also did not use the garlic to rub on the bread (too lazy) and we didn't miss it as there was plenty of garlic in the bruschetta. Next time I may use some balsamic vinegar instead of the lemon juice just for a different taste. Overall this was very simple and delicious!flag if inappropriate
Great. The 2 Tbsp of minced garlic was too much for me, I love garlic, but I would suggest trying a scant Tbsp to start. Maybe if I had let it sit overnight it would have mellowed.flag if inappropriate
Tasty! I omitted the tarragon and parsley and subbed in dried oregano (which is what I had on hand). Great basic bruschetta.flag if inappropriate


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Waveform Festival 2008
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Date : 12 Sep 2008 - 14 Sep 2008
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Venue: Liddington & Warren Farm, UK
UK Festival Awards results in full
London's indigO2 was packed to the rafters last night as the UK Festival Awards once again celebrated the best festivals, moments and bands of the summer.
Secret Garden Party wins Best Small Festival
Secret Garden Party took away the Best Small Festival honour at the UK Festival Awards this evening (30 October).
Wave Form invite Sunrise Celebration ticket holders
Waveform Festival has waded into the campaign to save the flooded Sunrise Celebration by offering ticket holders an alternative.
Sunrise Celebration saved by The Big Chill
Sunrise Celebration have launched a unique partnership which will see the recently cancelled festival take place at The Big Chill.


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Love these. Hope your day is filled with lots of love and sweets.
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What beautiful and clever packaging.
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back to simple blogging
I started this creative path a little over six years ago with a blog, an Etsy shop and experimenting with letterpress printing—just with the hopes of doing anything creative. Working day and night from home, those modest beginnings gradually turned into a business. We then moved to a studio space three years ago which helped in growing the business and allowing me to fortunately do what I love and call it a job.
The focus of our work has changed over the years and we are doing more corporate and branding work, a limited number of weddings, a product line and a brick and mortar shop. Its all amazing and I wouldn't change a thing, but to say the least, it can be overwhelming (on top of being mom to very busy 6-year-old, Ike). So, I'm constantly trying to find ways to streamline, edit and do what makes sense from both a business and creative perspective—but still keeping things fresh and inspired. That's where this new blog comes in. I blogged very little last year—mostly due to a full workload and simply put, I got bored of it. But I realized, while I love Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, etc., I missed having an informal creative outlet and a place to share and catalog things that held a little more meaning beyond a "pin" or "tweet". So! As a part of my 2013 intentions (below), I'm back to more regular blogging and as you can see its far more simplified with no (self-imposed) pressure on when or what to post.


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Richard A. Epstein, the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, will discuss "Carbon Dioxide: The Newest Pollutant" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, In the Law School's large moot courtroom.
Epstein is known for his research and writings on a broad range of constitutional, economic, historical, and philosophical subjects.
He is the author of many books, including Overdose: How Excessive Government Regulation Stifles Pharmaceutical Innovation; How Progressives Rewrote the Constitution; and Supreme Neglect: How to Revive Constitutional Protection for Private Property.
Epstein is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1985 and a senior fellow of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago Medical School. He served as editor of the Journal of Legal Studies from 1981 to 1991, and of the Journal of Law and Economics from 1991 to 2001. He is a director of the John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics.
The Suffolk University Law Review sponsors the Donahue Lecture Series, which annually attracts lecturers from among the nation's top legal scholars and jurists.
Epstein's is the second Donahue Lecture of the academic year.
In October, Law Professor Noah Feldman of Harvard Law School discussed "What Crime Did the Nazis Commit? Nuremberg and the Rule of Law."
On April 15, 2020, Distinguished Professor of Law Pamela Samuelson of Berkeley School of Law will lecture on "Ten Ways
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Irish Breakfast Awards 2014 BEST B&B BREAKFAST AWARD 2014
The White Cottages, Skerries, Co Dublin
Although there are plenty of other reasons why people love staying at this outstanding B&B, the delicious and sociable way that each day begins is a big draw. In addition to the usual cereals, toast, juices, tea and coffee, hot breakfast options might include smoked salmon with scrambled eggs; bacon, egg and tomato; or a generous bowl of Greek yoghurt studded with fresh fruit, toasted almonds and honey.
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The world spends about 20% of its budget on the military, on "defense". A.K.A. Fighting countries for oil and sacrificing lives because we don't have sustainable energy. If we can spend at least 1/10 of that money, the earth could be saved. Environmental protection is keeping one's physical, chemical and social surroundings from harm. The definition for environment includes the social and cultural influences on an individual and on a community. Unless that can be protected and kept from harm, a developing country can never become a developed country. The administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lisa Jackson said that "Environmental protection is good for economic growth. Don't get me wrong – environmental regulations are not free. But the money that's spent is an investment in our country – and one that pays for itself. Cleaner car standards will mean 950 million tons of carbon pollution cut from our skies; $3000 in savings for each driver of clean cars, and $2.3 billion that can stay at home in our economy rather than buying oil from overseas." Better environmental policies mean less usage of fossil fuels and more efficient use of energy and therefore efficient use of money. For example, a 2007 study by the Alliance to Save Energy said that if only all Christmas bulbs were replaced with LED bulbs, U.S. would save $17 billion dollars per one year. When fossil fuels and minerals deplete, sustainable energy will bring economic safety in the long-run. Merriam-Webster dictionary says that something sustainable is "able to last or continue for a long time." Developing sustainable energy will bring economic opportunity in domestic land rather than depending on oil nations for power. Americanprogress.Org says that the American Clean Energy and Security Act can generate roughly $150 billion per year and about 1.7 million jobs. Resources extraction will cause resource depletion which will cause an economic downfall, but investment in environmental protection will protect the society in the future.
The trade-off developing countries get for their resources is usually money. They are participating in the global commodity chain. This is how they continue to exist in most cases so I am speaking specifically about countries that do this. The money the country does end up getting is not nearly enough to actually stabilize their economy and the vast majority goes to the small amount of rulers instead of the masses. Algeria is a perfect example. It extracts oil and has a lot of business, but the rulers take all the money. In the process of extracting, they pollute and destroy the environment. Now, 57% of the people of Algeria have no access to clean water and the vast majority of the country is poor. It is listed as one of the worst places to be born on earth. So the country valued resource extraction over protecting the environment and Its people are far worse off now than before. At least in poverty they had clean water rather than being poor and unhealthy. Its conditions like this that cause conflict rather than solving it.
You see, there is only one earth. Developing countries are developing for the future. A future that may last for an infinite amount of time. If we plan only for the present, we lay a weak foundation for our future. If developing countries do not value the preservation of the environment, there will be no environment for their posterity.
We cannot let war, or any other human conflict be an excuse to forget we only have one planet. We cannot stand by as our planet dies. No more excuses. There needs to be a program where each country has a neutral environmental person in the UN so during times of war there can be negotiations of environment done even in the worst times of conflict.
This is my debate topic. I know that the opposing side argues... "mankind" is so important. Well, if we don't protect the earth, there will be no mankind. We are in the largest extinction. YES, the largest in earth history. Why? Because humans are too busy with money and finding the most crap to help their economy
What a load of nonsense! How is the environment expendable? Once an animal or plant goes extinct, there is no bringing it back. Every year, 240 species go extinct about every year creating a problem called bio diversity lost (there are other names for it) which is when in the ecosystem, the different types of animals become less and less and they lose their food or survival needs completely collapsing the ecosystem. If we kept on causing oil spills like the Gulf incident killing the fish, it will cause the ecosystem to collapse (see how I used the same word again) and not only that, it will even affect the economy. Stocks in the fish market will fall and there would be losses of money that can amount to millions. Nature is not expendable, of course we need the resources, but it is sort of like killing the gooses that lays golden eggs. Bull**** to who ever wrote that argument.
If we do not priortize environmental protection, then we will all be wiped from the earth soon. The human race as a whole is too dependent on resources such as oil and petroleum, what happens when they run out? Because they will run out.
Because of the extraction of resources, such as oil, we are polluting the air with our extraction methods as well, as destroying our environment. If we destroy our environment then we will have no place to live to use the resources we extract. Its really simple, its just the reasons tacked onto it by people are complicated and useless.
What would you rather, Living but without certain resources such as electricity and oil, of die because of our continual refusal to let go of our IPads and fancy luxury cars meanwhile the world around us (the natural world) is dying?
Already, we know that our planet will run out of resources soon enough. If we allow all countries that are developing to use the amount of resources needed to become fully developed rather than paying attention to the environment, we won't have an environment to protect. Having become accustomed to extracting resources, we'll change as human beings once those resources run out and eventually our planet won't have life on it. Because us not prioritizing environment protection won't only affect humans, it'll affect all life. All because we didn't prioritize environmental protection over resource extraction.
I do not see how just destroying much needed parts of nature to get temporary resources would help us. For example, in Nigeria, oil companies are destroying forests and wildlife just to harvest oil which a quarter of the product harvested is spilled into water such as the Niger Delta. The developing companies should ether enforce or create policies and laws to punish these companies or, better yet, get rid of the companies performing illegal and unjustified actions upon the poor people in the country. Plants and animals are going extinct from these companies like Shell or PetroChina. Another reason why developing countries should prioritize the environment is because it puts them in debt. Imagine, how all the companies cause all these issues in which the country must handle with their already weak economy. These "accidents" are not performed by the developing country, they are produced by the companies. All in all, the developing countries should prioritize the environment over resource extraction.
To say that developing countries have more of a right to exploit the environment for economic growth is not fair to the World as a whole. Environmentally speaking, the World is at much more of a tipping point than it was 20 years ago. The same rules and conditions should apply to all countries.
As a species we should not wait until serious crises occurs before we make the environment more important than the economy. We need biodiversity in order to learn as much as possible about science. Sustainable resource management is the only way to go, because monetary gains for the short term which ruin the quality of life for future generations is stupid, because we might create a hell on earth which we could be reincarnated into. Even if you believe in salvation or annihilation, it would still be nice to imagine that future generations would be happy. Besides, protecting nature has additional short term benefits such as better quality of life from clean air and water, safer food, less cancers (a suffering intensive way to die), less resource wars, and the aesthetic pleasures of wildlife. Protecting the world also makes you feel good. For all we know, this is the only inhabitable planet. We should at least protect it until we can colonize other planets and reach a good quality of life there. Also, if we create a culture of environmental stewardship, there is the possibility of utopia, which is too exciting of a fantasy to not strive for. Another reason is the joy from fighting against greedy fools and their dull ideas.
There is only one earth, as mentioned before. If you are religious, it is a gift from god to mankind. Because mankind was getting corrupt, he gave a second chance. This second chance is our last. In technology, there is almost no planets that is similar to our planet, and even if there is, we have to travel years to get there. Why are we putting ourselves in front of environment if there will be no us if there is no environment?
It doesn't make since to destroy the environment for resources that will eventually disappear. People keep saying that humans come first. Well, if that's true, than we should try and take care of the things we rely on, especially since we want to make sure that future generations are able to survive. At the rate we're slaughtering Mother Earth with our deforestation, our over distribution of CO2, and our numerous chemical spillovers, our children will end up living on a planet that closely resembles Mars. If we actually believe that humans are more important then our HOME, WE deserve to go extinct, not all of the animals and plants that are jut trying to survive in the poisonous world that we have created. You on the opposing side argue that it will all grow back once the county is developed, but it WILL NOT HAPPEN. Once it is gone, it's gone unless we make a concentrated effort to remedy it. We only have one Earth, one that we are slowly destroying. If we don't get the ideal that "humans are more important" soon, it will be too late for everyone.
The environment provides with oxygen, food, minerals, and shelter. If we don't have any of this, how are we living? We should be thankful we have all of these things for free. So, why extract all of these precious things, because that is a PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR A TEMPORARY PROBLEM.
The term developing countries is too conflicted. There is no true definition of the word, and also all you people have been forgetting that we are discussing developing countries. That means we're not talking about the UK, or the U.S.A. We are talking about places that have a lower living standard that developed countries, and the problem with that is the fact that is that these developed countries have decided which countries are developing. I negate the resolution, not because I think developing countries should prioritize resource extraction, but because the resolution is flawed.
Franklin D. Roosevelt said "A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself." A lot of damage is done to the environment due to resource extraction. Extracting resources is important, but when the two are in conflict, environmental protection should be held higher. One example is Afghanistan. It has a lot of environmental problems such as soil degeneration, air and water pollution, and deforestation because its rapid resource extraction. As a result of the excessive amount of trees being cut down, within two decades, Afghanistan lost 70 percent of its forests. Specialists say that this has made the country increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters. Often times, plants that create natural buffers from storms and natural disasters, are burned by the citizens of the country for fuel. In addition to that, in 2007, over 80 percent of Afghanistan's soil was subject to erosion. The chairman of the Afghan Organization for Human Rights and Environmental Protection said that the misuse of natural resources was one of the reasons Afghanistan has so many environmental issues. Afghanistan's standard of living level is extremely low due to excessive resource extraction, which is exactly the opposite of what should be happening within a developing country. Another problem with choosing resource extraction over the environment is what is called the resource curse. The resource curse is when a single country's GDP is almost entirely based off of resource extraction. This causes many problems. For one it causes both internal and external conflict of people fighting over those resources. Once the resource has been extracted the country will have a larger population then it will be able to handle. Causing starvation poverty and riots. What of the younger generation? Do we leave them in a destroyed world where it is almost uninhabitable? This is wrong. We have a responsibility for the future generations and the way we are going there will not be one. When environmental protection takes precedence over resource extraction in instances of conflict, the citizens are provided with a high quality of life and a good end result. Failure to protect the environment will just end in more problems than we can handle. If we continue the way we are going we will have a big problem. I mean like a mass extinction problem. There is a famous Chinese Proverb, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." We need to do something before it's too late.
This environment existed far before humans came and decided that they should destroy everything. We should not destroy more nature than we already have to get more resources that we could find alternatives to. We can replace resources, not the environment after we have destroyed it. In the long run, preserving our environment will prove to be a valuable resource for our survival.
There is civil war, pollution, and a bunch of other arguments for the affirmative (involving people dying) backed by legitimate evidence. All negative has is some sort of money gain (and other arguments depending on this money gain) that wont actually happen because most developing countries have corrupt leaders who just take all of the money anyway which fuel war and are not helping anyone.
The earth doesn't just grow back after we constantly pick parts of it away. We have to think about the future generations and what they will have to deal with as a result of our negligence. We can think just about how our generation is going to get ahead especially when it is at the cost of the one thing keeping us alive, the earth. We wont realize what we have until its gone
For example Water is a natural resource and water is essential to life. Without it, all life on Earth would cease to be. Trees are a natural resource and trees are essential to the water cycle, and other aspects of everyday life. They take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, a function which, if non-existant, would leave us all gasping for our last breath before we die. They filter water both through their roots and through a sub-process of photosynthesis, called transpiration. Animals are a natural resource from which a vast majority of the human population gets most of its' food. Without animals all would surely die. Not only are they relied on for food, but they also play an integral role in the ecosystem, as every animal is interconnected to the ecosystem. These are only a few examples of the tremendous effect that the environment has. Without environmental protection then we could lose the necessities of life.
That can be a tough decision to make when environmental versus development comes into play. It requires a great deal of effective government leadership and business stewardship to make it happen. I think it can happen, but only if the country is judicious in selecting very principled leaders to help it make those decisions.
The problem is that after the countries conflict ends and their reasources are gone, you don't know if the area will still be able to support life. What if when its all over and done with their were no more humans, because they didnt protect the environment well enough to sustain life in the area. You could kill everything
Should we protect the environment? Yes. Definitely. Should we put the environment ahead of mankind? No. We are more important than the environment, and if we wish to survive, it is necessary for us to extract the necessary resources from the earth and, if we so choose, also have enough to make it easy to survive.
While supporting the environment is great, I can't see how developing countries are able to provide economic sanctions while trying to grow their economies. Most developing countries have a wealth of natural resources (oil, minerals, etc.), and sometimes you can't put economic restrictions on the ability to extract these resources. For developed countries, sure. Developing ones are too weak economically to comply.
The world as a whole is a vicious cycle that revolves around the environment as much as humans. Without trees, humans cant survive and by killing the environment you're simply killing yourself at the same time. By extracting resources you're killing off our already suffering planet and giving these countries a higher risk of becoming less developed
In underdeveloped nations, it is paramount to start your economy. If a country cannot stand economically, it cannot stand at all. If a country goes into complete poverty, it cannot defend from invaders or supply for its citizens. People are saying that it is important to protect the resources we rely on, but most resources are in plenty, or aren't relied on. Diamonds are a natural resource of income, and those have almost no use other than jewellery, and there are far too many alternatives to oil for us to rely on that which is extracted.
The term resource extraction defines anything that is taken out of the environment. This could include medical herbs, food and research & development necessities. Many people living in third world countries need these resources to survive. There are millions of people that are plagued with malnutrition and diseases. We can't simply deny the lives of innocent children and adults in the effort of saving a RENEWABLE resource. And let's not forget, these innocent children could very well help the environment in the future. Environmental protection seems futile and tiny compared to the ever growing numbers of the sick.
The term developing countries is too conflicted. There is no true definition of the word, and also all you people have been forgetting that we are discussing developing countries. That means we're not talking about the UK, or the U.S.A. We are talking about places that have a lower living standard that developed countries, and the problem with that is the fact that is that these developed countries have decided which countries are developing. I negate the resolution, not because I think developing countries should prioritize resource extraction, but because the resolution is flawed.
Depending upon the technology employed, it may permit resource rich developing countries to experience economic growth without any enduring or profound impact upon the ecosystem. The resolution speaks of environmental protection not maintaining pristine conservation or nature preserves. When the overall environment is safe, human development prevails over nature worship.
Should developing countries prioritize environmental protection? Certainly. However, spending millions on a faraway goal may cause instability. This is a developing country. The government desperately needs funds. Resource extraction is only one of the several ways to get money, but it is money that will eventually come back to protect the environment.
Also, new advances may let people be sent to Mars and colonize the Moon. We will no longer need to act as if humanity will go extinct. Resource extraction, defined broadly, includes nuclear fuels and renewable energy in addition to woodcutting and coal mining.
A famous Chinese proverb states that you should not give a single hair for a faraway ideal. This is true, for environmental protection will be achieved by the Environmental Kuznets Curve. While some companies may harvest resources badly, there are much more environmentally-friendly ways of resource extraction than conventional fracking and the like.
Why do people think every species is valuable? Extinction is a natural process, and there are usually many species performing the same function in an ecosystem. While the demise of one may be a harbinger of doom, it is most likely a warning to step your act up. A single extinction usually doesn't have widespread consequences.
Should developing countries prioritize environmental protection? Certainly. However, spending millions on a faraway goal may cause instability. This is a developing country. The government desperately needs funds. Resource extraction is only one of the several ways to get money, but it is money that will eventually come back to protect the environment.
Also, new advances may let people be sent to Mars and colonize the Moon. We will no longer need to act as if humanity will go extinct. Resource extraction, defined broadly, includes nuclear fuels and renewable energy in addition to woodcutting and coal mining.
A famous Chinese proverb states that you should not give a single hair for a faraway ideal. This is true, for environmental protection will be achieved by the Environmental Kuznets Curve. While some companies may harvest resources badly, there are much more environmentally-friendly ways of resource extraction than conventional fracking and the like.
Why do people think every species is valuable? Extinction is a natural process, and there are usually many species performing the same function in an ecosystem. While the demise of one may be a harbinger of doom, it is most likely a warning to step your act up. A single extinction usually doesn't have widespread consequences.
In the long run, the best way to protect the environment is for a country to develop. According to the Kuznets curve theorem, as a country develops its level of development and the pressure it puts on the environment form an upside down hyperbolic function. Basically, at first it will cause damage to the environment as it develops, but then after it reaches a certain point where it is economically, politically, and technologically advanced enough it begins to repair the damage it did, and then is able to sustain itself from that point onward without doing damage to the environment.
Developing countries cause a lot of pollution, then only negative effect if they use their resources wisely. Once they are developed, they can come up with more technologies to fix the negative impact given on the environment that they had when they were developing. Because of this, resource extraction should be prioritized over environmental protection.
The economic development of developing countries should take priority over the environment in said countries. The economy can be supported by this resource extraction. Many will argue imperialist cases, but the reality is that if the country obtains the resources, it can use them or sell them, both boosting the economy. Imperialism is not involved in any way, and corporations can only mine these resources if allowed by the government of the developing country.
They simply don't have the easy resources for their people to be able to prosper while protecting the environment. If we were talking about the United States, the answer would likely be different, but we are talking about developing countries. These countries are poor, and their peoples are poor. Many of them use forms of resource extraction to sustain their countries. We can't take away their livelihoods.
The fundamental argument here comes down to the fact that we're not eliminating protection of the environment and natural resources, we're putting it on the back burner. It's easy for the people sitting on their computers to say that the environment is paramount when their standard of living is very high. In a developing nation that is not the case and the people have every right to improve their lives by any means. They're not necessarily DESTROYING the environment, just harvesting necessary resources at the cost of a part of the environment that won't be actively protected. Once resources are used to catapult a society into a post-industrial status action can be taken to preserve the environment as seen already around the world by such socities.
Protecting the environment means far more than simply not extracting resources from it- protection is an action. Unfortunately, it's an action developing countries are simply unable to take. Such protection is costly in the extreme- laws and law enforcement, preserves, technologies, replacing resources lost in the name of environmental protection, and even something as simple as a public awareness campaign create huge costs. A developing country cannot afford it. At best, they could make the attempt and implement an under-funded, ineffective system of protection. However, this would threaten their already-weak economies and arrest their development. Thus, such action is highly unpragmatic and frankly absurd.
Combine this argument with the theory of the Environmental Kuznet's Curve (a theory supported by most of human history), and it becomes obvious that not focusing on environmental protection is the wiser course. (Note: I am not saying such protection should be disregarded, only that it should not be prioritized in the situations prescribed by the resolution.) Development would be allowed to continue to a point where countries can implement effective, non-harmful environmental policies.
Without resource extraction developing countries will never be able to independantly fund enviromental protection, therefore resource extraction must be considered the priority until a country has developed to the point where they can acomplisgh both without regressing back into an lowly developed country (ldc). Instead they should try and be cautious for the enviroments sake but not to the point where it prohobits growth and makes that country or state dependant on outside aid.
One of the first and major arguments that people seem to overlook is the fact that every country that is developing has to go through and industrialization unless someone can give me a specific example of a developed country that hasn't done this then my point stands. This proves that ever country that is going to become developed has to go through industrialization and if you stop that to prioritize the enviorment the country would never become developed. After the country goes through the stage then its the time to prioritize environmental protection
Pollution decelerates over decades of economic growth. Resource extraction and economic growth must be prioritized because economic growth will lead the best environmental protection over the long-term. The existing scarce long-term data suggest not only non-proportionality of pollution with respect to economic growth, but also non-linearity and concavity.
This research is confirmed in other studies as well. While the factors which drive the relation are complex and debated among scholars, the empirical data generally confirms the idea. It is said, in keeping with the philosophy of Malthus, the poor have little concern for the environment when they are thinking about their next meal. So, societies which can meet their basic needs will undertake higher-order projects to improve their lives. The relationship between national wealth and environmental impact is described as the Environmental Kuznets' Curve resembling an inverted U-shape curve.
While protecting the environment is important, Pollution decelerates over decades of economic growth. Resource extraction and economic growth must be prioritized because economic growth will lead the best environmental protection over the long-term. The existing scarce long-term data suggest not only non-proportionality of pollution with respect to economic growth, but also non-linearity and concavity.
This research is confirmed in other studies as well. While the factors which drive the relation are complex and debated among scholars, the empirical data generally confirms the idea. It is said, in keeping with the philosophy of Malthus, the poor have little concern for the environment when they are thinking about their next meal. So, societies which can meet their basic needs will undertake higher-order projects to improve their lives. The relationship between national wealth and environmental impact is described as the Environmental Kuznets' Curve resembling an inverted U-shape curve. What we can see is we must go through industrialization and protect the citizens so we can protect the environment better in the future.
The resolution states that "Should developing countries prioritize environmental protection over resource extraction when the two are in conflict?" Nowhere does the resolution refer to only natural resources. Therefore, resource extraction, or the act of extracting resources, can be divided up into two words (extract and resource). The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines extract as to remove something, while it also defines resource as something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth. On technicalities, resource extraction is necessary for any country to develop at all. An economy or industry cannot exist at all without the act of extracting resources. For example, the act of extracting resources is used in factories and shipment companies, where workers remove something from a conveyor belt and place it into a box for packaging. Also, the economy at all cannot exist; people remove money, which is defined as a resource since used to increase wealth, from one bank account and place it into another. The negative stance should win on magnitude since resource extraction is absolutely necessary for absolutely any country to even develop. It is physically impossible to develop without resource extraction.
What if the other side we are in conflict with wants a resource that we have that is unreachable to other countries, towns, cities, or states. We would need to give them that resource for us not to be in conflict for the reason of them wanting our resources. This is the reason we do not need to prioritize resources over conflict.
Humans are parasites on this Earth. We are from it, and it is only in our nature to destroy it and then eventually ourselves (not necessarily in that order). Just look at the destruction we have already done: According to National Geographic, humans have already deforested 80% of Earth's natural forests. Why not just embrace it? Let the cards fall where they may, and live our lives. No matter what we do, the universe will (to the best out knowledge) eventually end through something known as mass-entropy, or the heat death of the universe. So just live your life. Do what you want. Forget the Earth, YOLO hard core. Really hard core.
While I do agree that the environment is important, I see the negative as more beneficial to the environment. It is empirically evident that post-industrialized nations generally have more technology and resources that make environmental protection more achievable. Furthermore, delaying the industrialization process, referred to in the resolution as "developing", would only prolong the inevitable stage all countries go through to become modernized. The common factor with all developing countries is the stress the industrialization process puts on the environment, but worrying about the environment during the process, when the resources to do so are not available, actually prolongs this period and furthers the harm on the environment protection process.


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Public Policy: November 2012 Archives
Seeing Red? Bleeding Blue? Maybe you just feel a like little Abby, and are tired of Bronco Obama and Mitt Romeneney. Fret not, because after Tuesday night, Americans will find respite from these words: "… and I approve this message." But until the airwaves are relinquished back to the likes of Nike and McDonalds, we bring you this IAB cheat sheet to get you through the night and make you sound like the next coming of Charlie Cook at the water cooler. If you are looking to bone up, and become a bona fide Tech Policy Wonk, you may eat your veggies by reading Part 2 of this election blog series.
Current Snapshot - Congressional Scoreboard
If you were busy flirting with [insert: attractive popular student] during civics, here is a quick refresher.
The House of Representatives, 435 congressmen and women, proportionally represent the 50 states (fun fact: five delegates represent DC, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; a resident commissioner represents Puerto Rico). Representatives serve 2-year terms, and the entire House is up for election every even-numbered year.
The Senate, otherwise known as the Upper Chamber, is comprised of 50 senators - two from each state. Senators serve six-year terms, and one-third of the Senate body is up for election every even-numbered year. This year, 21 democratic-held seats, 10 republican-held seats, and 2 independent-held seats are up for election. Of these 33 seats, 10 members retired, and 1 lost their primary, leaving 11 open seats without an incumbent running. *60 votes are needed in the Senate to proceed on legislation, and currently, Senate Independents caucus with the Democrats.
Road to the White House - 270
Like it or not, to win the presidency, a candidate must win the Electoral College. The electoral college consists of 538 electors, a majority of which—270—is needed to win. Each state sends the same number of electors as the state's congressional delegation. With an electorate increasingly 50/50 split down party lines, the elusive independent voter has enormous power. Where independent voters are concentrated, that state is identified as a battleground, or swing state. This year's presidential is too close for the pundits to call, and in order for either campaign to win, they must do two things: turn out their base at the voting polls, and win as many swing states as possible. This year, 7 states may very well decide the presidency; and, depending on the scenario, Ohio may be the big get, but ironically, small states Iowa and New Hampshire may have the final say. Watch for every news network to bring out the giant, touch-screen maps, to start breaking down 7-state fuzzy math.
The Commonwealth Factor - Polls officially close in Virginia, one of several targeted battleground states, and could indicate the direction of the Presidential Election. Historically, Virginia swings red, but the President took the state in 2008. While the demographic landscape continues to trend blue, the state tops all others in defense spending, and proposed Pentagon cuts may move the state into the Romney column.
Buyer Beware… do not be fooled by early vote totals in Virginia. Northern Virginia, which trends Democratic, will report earlier than rural portions of the state, which are traditionally Republican; late reporting could reveal a Romney Virginia victory. Also, be on the lookout for two tight Senate races. Former Democratic Governor Tim Kaine is in the fight of his life against former Republican Senator and Governor George Allen in the seat vacated by Democrat Jim Webb. In Indiana, a surprising turn for Democratic candidate Joe Donnelly against Republican Richard Mourdock. "Top of the Ballot" rules may not apply, as Romney may take Virginia and very likely Indiana, while Kaine and Donnelly pull out razor thin victories.
Battleground Florida also closes. The night starts to get exciting. Not since 1960 has anyone won the presidency without two of the big three: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Other states closing at 7:00 PM - Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, and Georgia
O' Ohio - While polls officially close in battleground Ohio at 7:30 PM, if history has taught us anything, do not anticipate a final count until late into the evening. If Ohio is called early for Obama, this does not bode well for Romney: a Republican has never won the Presidency without winning Ohio.
Obama has the state organizational advantage and Ohio unemployment numbers are in his favor, but Romney can still pull off a historic first pointing to an advantage in Florida and New Hampshire.
Other states closing at 7:30 PM - West Virginia and North Carolina
Battleground America - Things get cooking in the fight for electoral votes. A win in Pennsylvania could seal the deal for Obama, while a Romney victory ensures the fight goes on through the night. New Hampshire will prove crucial for Romney, and the numbers are pointing in his direction. Several tight Senate races close, including industry champions Democrat Claire McCaskill against Todd Akin in the 'show me' state Missouri, and Democrat Chris Murphy against WWE Proprietor Linda McMahon in Connecticut. Another tight and bitter race, moderate Republican incumbent Scott Brown defends his Senate seat against democratic darling and Harvard Prof Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts.
Other states closing at 8:00 PM - Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oklahoma, DC, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Texas and Tennessee.
Rocky Mountain High - Colorado, formerly a Republican stronghold, swung Blue in '08 and has trended Democratic in recent weeks' polling. Site of the 2008 Democratic Convention, the state's demographics have remained relatively unchanged, but expect high voter turnout from the 18-35 set for a ballot measure to legalize small amounts of marijuana.
Bellweather tolls — While the PX90 Pro Veep candidate Ryan may be Wisconsin's favorite son, who wins the state's 10 electoral votes may depend on the outcome of the Senate race between former republican Governor Tommy Thompson and democratic representative Tammy Baldwin. Polls show a dead heat, and a tumultuous two years at the polls prove the Badger state is unpredictable.
Other states closing at 9:00 PM - Arizona, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.
Double Down - Nevada and Iowa will continue to keep the pundits talking. Dubbed a must-win for Obama, three electoral votes from the state caucus that propelled Obama into 2008, Iowa, may be the difference again in 2012. Polls show the President leading, but turnout will be the deciding factor. Keep an eye on tight races from Senate republican incumbent Dean Heller and Democratic challenger Shelley Berkley, and former IA First Lady Christie Vilsack as she takes on long time House incumbent Steve King.
Lovin' it — Always a tight race as the lone Democrat in Utah, Representative Jim Matheson may have finally met his match against Saratoga Springs Mayor, and 2012 Republican Convention celeb, Mia Love.
Other states closing at 10:00 PM - Idaho and Montana.
Pacific Factor - The West Coast often misses out on the fun as pollsters favor calling races early on the East Coast, but watch out this year as every electoral vote matters. Washington finds itself in another tight Governor's race between former democratic Congressman Jay Inslee and Lt. Governor Rob McKenna. Hawaii is on the radar as well with an open Senate seat battle between former republican governor Linda Lingle and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, though polls now show Hirono pulling away with a size able lead.
Other states closing at 11:00 PM - California and Oregon
On the Red Eye - It goes without saying the republican stronghold in Alaska is likely to give its votes to Romney. But, be forewarned, by the time Alaska closes, if it is still as tight as some predict we may still not know who the next President will be.
Shake ups and predictions — As of Monday, it looks like Democrats will keep the Senate, and Republicans the House. Nevertheless, a few shake ups are important to note for the industry. In particular, the House Energy and Commerce Committee, important to the Interactive industry will see a minimum five new members, and the Senate Commerce Committee is likely to see some changes on the Republican side, particularly with Senior members Kay Bailey Hutchison and Olympia Snowe's retirements.
Want to know more? Hunker down with a six-pack, your favorite news network, and your iPad, and check out these websites (but make sure to vote first!):
Real Clear Politics: http://realclearpolitics.com
FOX News - 2012 Elections: http://foxnews.com/politics/elections/index.html
POLITICO - 2012 Live: http://politico.com/2012-election
Rasmussen - 2012: http://rasmussenreports.com/public_content/election_2012
Gallup - Election 2012: http://gallup.com/poll/election.aspx
Bloomberg - Elections: http://bloomberg.com/politics/elections
ABC News - Election Central: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS
Associated Press (AP) - Politics: http://news.myway.com/index/id/politics%7Cap.html
CBS News - Politics: http://cbsnews.com/politics
CNN - Election Center: http://cnn.com/ELECTION/2012
National Journal - Election 2012: http://nationaljournal.com/2012-election
New York Times - Politics: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/index.html
NBC News - Election Central: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3032553/ns/politics
Washington Post - Politics: http://washingtonpost.com/politics
Parties' Platforms Tackle the Tech Sector, but Devil is in the Details
A lot will change after today, but for the industry, priority public policies remain the same. But what are the candidates' priorities? Republicans and Democrats do not agree on much, but if there is one thing they do agree on, this country needs Innovation. A quick word count shows the Republicans used the word 27 times and Democrats used it 16 within each respective Platform document released at the National Conventions this past August and September. But who's counting anyway?
With Election Day upon us, the IAB is cracking open those Platform documents once again to take a look at what "Innovation, Internet Freedom, and a 21st Century Workforce" among other buzz words really means to the Democratic and Republican parties' policy proposals.
Why does this matter to you? Whether you are a netizen, tech company, publisher, or just earning your Internet cred, these policies will shape our future, directly and indirectly impacting you personally and your business. Follow along at the links below.
"Moving America Forward: 2012 Democratic National Platform"
"We Believe in America: Republican National Platform"
Education and 21st Century Workforce
Music to any tech wonk's ears is the increase in STEM education, (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The President hopes to double down, and increase investments in science two-fold to educate the next generation of scientists, facilitate private sector innovation, and prepare at least 100,000 new math and science teachers over the coming decade. To supplement this investment, the President proposes "stapling a green card" to every advanced degree in STEM fields for foreign students to stay here in the U.S. and help create jobs. The Governor would likewise utilize his red, swing-line stapler to foster job creation and keep STEM degrees in the U.S. The Governor, however, focuses on increased STEM education through consumer choice in education, removing boundary barriers to school choice, and replacing teaching tenure systems with a merit-based approach to help attract the best and brightest talent in the classroom.
"Do Not Track"
No, this IABer did not slip this paragraph in as a hoax, you read that right. The words "Do Not Track" appear in the Democratic Platform. Noting many regulations are outdated, unnecessary, or too costly, the Administration proposes a "simpler, smarter, cost-effective approach to regulation" emphasizing "common sense safeguards." The Administration underscored the launch of the Internet Privacy Bill of Rights and self-regulatory agreement for a "Do Not Track" option for consumers as a successful example of an efficient and effective approach to regulation.
Internet Freedom
While the Democratic platform seeks to reform how government regulates, the Republican platform points to the removal of regulatory barriers. Specifically, the Republican party's Internet Freedom platform would seek to prevent legacy regulations from interfering with new, disruptive technologies, protect the current multi-stakeholder approach to Internet governance, and secure personal data from government overreach. Even more, the Republican platform calls for a retreat from what it argues is the current Administration's "Luddite" approach to technological progress (citing net neutrality), preferring instead a public-private partnership to build out America's wireline and wireless broadband infrastructure. The President has likewise opposed extension of intergovernmental controls over the Internet and supports the multi-stakeholder approach; however, Internet Freedom takes on a different meaning that points to human rights. The Administration will continue to defend Internet Freedom for the freedom of expression, assembly, and association, and preserve the Internet platform for commerce, debate, learning, and innovation, identified in some circles as net neutrality.
Digital Infrastructure
The Governor's proposals are very specific, albeit not identified as infrastructure in the document. The Republican platform would reform communications laws, encourage public-private partnerships to build out rural broadband, and conduct an inventory of federal spectrum for private sector build out. The President has committed to ensuring 98% of the country has access to high-speed wireless Internet access, including solutions to free up spectrum and build out a nationwide, interoperable public safety network, as well as building a smarter electrical grid and upgrading IT infrastructure for the health and education sectors.
To some the magic words are tax reform, still others may be happy to just see repatriation, but for everyone in the tech sector until reform comes to fruition (last in 1986), the Research and Development tax credit is always a top priority. Both the President and the Governor would permanently extend the R&D credit for innovators. That is where the similarities end. Democrats support lowering the corporate tax rate in exchange for closing tax loopholes, and would lower rates even further for manufacturers who create jobs in the U.S. The Governor would reduce the corporate tax rate, repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax, and create a territorial system of corporate taxation to allow for the repatriation of investments to the U.S.
And leaving little to distinguish the two parties…
Intellectual Property
At the heart of the tech sector is our nation's knowledge assets - the creativity and ideas that anchor a successful business. This is not lost on either party, as both seek to vigorously defend intellectual property here and abroad.
Important both for our Nation's security and a flourishing Internet economy, any cybersecurity policy will have a lasting effect on how companies function in the ecosystem. Both parties seek a free flow of information between the government and the private sector, but neither spell out the path forward for secure communication channels or obligations. Following the release of the Platform document in Charlotte, the President has since released a draft executive order that tracks the Cyber Security Act of 2012 citing congressional inaction.
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I would like to know if anyone can help me and my mom save money on heating. We have Seco electric; we live in Florida. Our electric bill was $460.00 for 1 month. We of course heated our house, it has been cold here.
We had a man from Seco come out and he said they had been called a lot by customers with extremely high heating bills. We live on a fixed income and I just thought to stay warm that this bill is outrageous. I know there are heating strips on the air conditioner here in Florida.
I would know about the advise to just turn off the heat, but my mom is 65 and I don't think she should have to be cold. Does anyone know of a good way to help us cut this bill down without having to turn off the heat? I need advice, if not for this year maybe next, because it will be OK soon. Is there maybe something we can change?
By Laura Lynn from Ocala, FL
Here are the recent answer to this question.
By Tori [1]02/13/2010
Being from Canada I know a lot about being cold. lol space heaters are great but never leave unattended. Use an electric blanket at night when its best to turn the heat down. Dress warmer during the day ie slippers sweaters. Insulating your windows helps tremendously as well. Also if you have a furnace think about getting your ducts cleaned out. I cant even imagine a heating bill that high especially in Florida.
By jassy [2]02/10/2010
I have two programmable isolating space heaters; I got them at Wal-Mart for about $40.00 each. They have a thermostat on them and a fan. They work great and cost way less than the electric bill. They are very safe. I put them in my kids's rooms, when they were babies, and set the temperature. That way I am only heating the rooms they were in and not the whole house. Delonghi is the name brand on the heater.
By Lelia Jo Cordell [51]02/10/2010
This may be late, but if you're on a fixed income, you may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan, or PIPP. It's a little like the budget plan mentioned on this thread, but goes by your actual income rather than averaging the bill. Hey, all you can do is ask!
By Dotty Lewis02/08/2010
Eden Pure Heaters work wonders, and they're not very expensive to run. The initial cost may be around 400.00, but worth it. Close doors and heat only the room you're in, and roll it in your mom's bedroom on low for the night. dottyduck
By Susan Mickelson [6]02/08/2010
Being on a fixed income, most power companies have a budget plan. They average out the yearly cost and average it out through the 12 months. That way you will know what your bill will be each month. I have even worn a hat in the house to hold the heat in my bod! May look weird but who cares!
By Sarah [5]02/08/2010
You may want to try using the shrink plastic sheets over your windows that you can get at Home Depot. It can help lower your heating and cooling costs if you're not one who opens your windows a lot.
By Leah Jones [4]02/08/2010
I live in Australia in an area where it is freezing at times during the winter. During the day we layer clothing, and wear sheepskin boots. At night time when we settle down, we have a small two bar electric heater, wear thick socks, and have a hot water bottle each, with a blanket on top. It's really warm, and only costs heating a jug of water each. I'd say that the hot water bottle lasts until we go to bed. I have a woolen underlay on the bed, and it never feels cold getting into it. That was the expensive part, but it's good quality, and I expect it to last many years.
Hope this was helpful to you.
By Laura Lynn Jump [11]02/07/2010
Thank you for all your feed back. I did get two heaters I found them in the garage. My mom had stored them. I've only been home a short time and we set the thermostat lower so hopefully next bill will be a lot lower and I know my mom is not old, but she does have lupis and her bones ache. So please don't take that I was saying she was old, she is not but anyway, thank you, for the help. I'll let you know what happens.
By kathleen williams [76]02/03/2010
We have 2 small electric heaters, 1 in living room & 1 in my bath room. I switch them off at night,we allow the c/h/ to run when it's very cold at night & switch it off at in day time. The heaters keeps us warm in day time. Our bill is not as much as some neighbors, good luck.
By Patricia Eldridge02/03/2010
We use the oil-filled radiator type heater they sell at Walmart for less than $40,00. It has wheels on it so you can roll it to any room in the house. These heaters do not tip over, and they are very safe and energy efficient.
By Keeper [58]02/02/2010
I'm on a fixed income also and I hear you. My thermostat is set on 65º. I also bought 2 portable heaters from Wal Mart. I live in a single wide mobile home.I put 1 in the far back bedroom and the other in the living room. Both heaters totaled $65.00. My electric bill was far lower than several of my neighbors.Also plastic kits are available for windows etc. Best of luck.
By OliveOyl02/02/2010
What temperature did you set the heat at? You can lower the thermostat and wear warm clothes at home--socks, slippers, tee shirt with sweatshirt over that, etc. That's how we do it in the northeast and I keep the temperature around 65 degrees and we are comfortable. You get used to it. Your mother is not old and can tolerate a little chill.
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Our energy bills have been enormous this winter. Unfortunately, we rent a house with only electric heaters. Does anyone have any tips for heating the house or keeping it warm during the cold months for cheaper? Thanks.
By ThriftyFun
If the house is elevated or has wood floors, buy room-sized rugs or carpet remnants. People were always commenting on how beautiful our wood floors were, but no one appreciated how cold they were in the winter.
If you've cooked a meal in the oven, turn the oven off and leave the door open and allow the heat to escape into the room.
If you are planning to stay in the house for several more years and if possible, place insulation in the attic. You can buy rolls of fiberglass insulation. Check what is the best rating for your area. If you can afford to hire someone, do it. If not, you can do it yourself. As a 34-year-old woman, I placed a single layer of insulation over the area that is the ceiling in my mother's house, which was built in 1967. My mother has stated that her gas/electricity bills have never been lower or the house warmer.
I will warn you it's hot, cramped work. Keep a water bottle nearby. Also, you'll need to be properly attired, long-sleeve shirt, jeans, tennis shoes, long socks, and work gloves. Don't forget your air filter, you don't want to breathe in the fiberglass.
You'll need to seal off openings, cuffs, collars, and pants legs. Fiberglass is a notorious irritant. I used electric tape to close off these areas. Cover your head with a scarf and cap. And finally, cover your face and neck with Vaseline, the fiberglass will stick to it and not your skin. (01/08/2003)
By Regina
Why we even sleep in our "very special bedtime only socks". As a lot of heat escapes a body through our scalps and our feet we had learned. Learning this a few years ago, we tried it and could not believe the difference it truly made in each of our own aging personal body comfort.(09/25/2006)
By Paula Jo
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