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Video of gas station caught overcharging customers goes viral, gets the attention of authorities
Experts say it happens more often than you'd think
All of us have suspected, at some point, that a gas station overcharged us on a fill-up.
But the State of Kentucky confirms it found two faulty gas pumps at a Speedway gas station in Florence KY, a problem that came to light only after a video about it went viral.
Construction worker Nick Poff posted this Facebook video of what he claims is a gas pump ripping him off.
In the video, you can hear him narrate:
"The gas meter is running, but the nozzle is sitting on my truck. This is in Northern Kentucky, in Florence, this is showing you how they are burning you on our fuel. Haven't squeezed the trigger once, and its already up to 8 cents."
Poff says this was not a case of air stuck in the hose, where you don't receive fuel for a few seconds. That is normal, and happens everywhere.
He claims the pump started charging him even before he pulled the trigger.
"I had my cup of coffee in my hand," he said, "so I took the pump, put it on the back of my truck, walked to the front of my truck, put my coffee in my truck, turned around, and saw the pump on 6 cents."
It appeared to be charging him even though he hadn't pulled the release handle, charging a cent every few seconds.
So he posted it to his Facebook page, and the reaction was immediate: the video was shared more than 36,000 times, turning the gas station into a tourist attraction of sorts.
One man who briefly stopped by the station told us "I had to come up and see it for myself!"
Inspection Finds a Problem
State officials noticed too: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Division stopped by unannounced and inspected the pumps.
"We found that two pumps were advancing before delivering," a spokesman for the state told us.
A spokesperson for Speedway gas stations said "we immediately replaced the nozzle, hose and associated hardware." (Full statement below)
Speedway also said it acts immediately to fix a pump if it learns of a problem, and says it takes all complaints seriously.
Complaints Get Results
Poff is glad he had an impact, saying if you see something wrong, post it online.
"I'm a single father, I've got a daughter, and that 10 cents could go in her piggy bank," he said. He also wonders how many customers before him paid an extra 10 cents for their gas.
If you suspect a gas pump is ripping you off, at any station, alert the manager and your county or state weights and measures officials.
That way, you don't waste your money.
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Full Speedway/SuperAmerica Statement:
"Following a thorough inspection of all dispensers and hoses at Speedway locations in the Florence, Ky., area, we found one dispenser at one store location that was not operating properly. We immediately replaced the nozzle, hose and associated hardware. The dispenser was tested and placed back into service. Speedway takes all customer concerns and complaints seriously."


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As a child of the 80s, I remember commercials for the Whatchamacallit very vividly. They were always one of the coolest candy commercials on the TV. Chances were, though, if you asked me exactly what it was, I wouldn't have been able to tell you as it was something I never begged my parents for at the checkout line in the grocery store.
So what exactly is a Whatchamacallit? The wrapper describes it as: "peanut flavor crisps, caramel, rich chocolatey coating". As an adult I've avoided this bar for the longest time simply because I know it's covered in mockolate, which I feel is the scourge of the candy world. I know it's a question of production costs and shelf stability, but really, chocolate is perfect the way it is, why mess with it? I digress.
The bar is long and wide; imagine if two Kitkat fingers were laid out and flatted with a rolling pin. I have a hard time trying to think of another candy that's more short and wide than it is tall and thick, but I am drawing a blank. So the shape immediately feels unique to me. The top is pretty with subtle textural ripples from the enrobing. The bottom is even better, with that lovely diamond criss cross pattern from the conveyor belt. Does anyone else admire this along with me? I may be alone in my appreciation.
I'm surprised that Whatchamacallit smells quite chocolatey considering the questionable ingredients. There's aromas of caramel and a lack of any suggestion of peanut butter. I find myself again reminded of Kitkat. My first bite was really nice: you get some thick, chewy textures from the caramel and a nice crispy crunch from the peanut butter crisp. The first flavor is the chocolatey coating mixed with the caramel giving it a sweet kick. Then comes the peanut butter crisp which is very nutty and perfectly salty. The crisp's flavor is also well balanced: not as intense as a Reeses', yet it's not subtle enough to let the other flavors shove it to the sidelines. Even so, I do think it's the star taste in this bar.
Ok, so color me surprised. I liked this bar despite the mockolate. The flavors of the caramel and peanut butter crisp deliver solid flavors that are strong enough to mask the lack of real chocolate. I also find that the textural contrast of the the caramel and peanut butter crisp overshadow the unusual greasiness that mockloate always has. This is an excellent example how the combination of ingredients can make or break a candy bar. I probably won't buy this again because of the mockolate, since I don't like to willingly eat the trans fats, but I will eye Whatchamacallit with subtle affection every time I see it at the checkout counter from now on.
Rating: Not Worth It
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Police: 9-year-old suspended after bullets brought to school
Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10:08 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10:27 p.m.
A 9-year-old boy was suspended this week after bringing 25 bullets to school with him, Daytona Beach police reported.
The ammunition was discovered Tuesday at 11:21 a.m. when one bullet fell out of the third-grader's bag while in class. After the round fell out of the child's bag, his teacher demanded to know where he got it.
A search of the boy's bag by the assistant principal of Ortona Elementary School revealed he had 23 bullets that were .22-caliber rounds and two .45-caliber bullets, police said.
The assistant principal then called police.
The father of the child said the ammunition belonged to him and that they were in the process of moving, so everything at home was packed in boxes. The father said he owned only a .22-caliber rifle, which is safely stored, and no longer owned the .45-caliber handgun, police said.
The child initially denied knowing of the bullets but later admitted to taking the bullets and bringing them to school, police said.
Police determined no firearm was brought onto school property and the bullets were tagged for destruction, a report shows.
The child was suspended for the remainder of this week per school policy and turned over to his father, police said.
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Scottish Inn - Tifton
Tifton, GA 31793
The Scottish Inn is conveniently located off Interstate 75 in Tifton. The hotel is minutes from area attractions and businesses like the Agrirama, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tift Regional Medical Center and and NESPA. The hotel is less than 5 miles from the Henry Tift Myers Airport. The Tifton Campus Conference Center, Coastal Plains Experiment Station, Tift Theater for the Performing Arts, Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage, Adventure Zone and the Atlantic Coastline Artists Gallery are also nearby.
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The Region of Brittany
- Name
- The Region of Brittany
- Population
- 3.1 million
- Country
- France
GHG emissions (year): 20.5 million tons CO2e (net emissions)
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France, with the highest agricultural output in the country. In 2010, agriculture and fishing accounted for 10% of the country's GDP.
The institution in charge of climate change is the Directorate-Generale of Climate, Environment, Water and Biodiversity. It has the power to set the policy on energy and sustainable development, town planning, waste management and air quality. ADEME, the Environment and Energy Agency, sets energy policy and is significant nationally.
Brittany targets greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions of 20% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, in line with current EU targets. In addition, it will look to produce 20% of its primary energy and 34% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
Brittany also aims to be an exemplar of sustainable development, and its environmental policy covers many areas. These include the preservation of natural heritage, improvement of water quality, an ambitious energy policy to encourage clean and renewable energies and the Éco Four programme, which focuses on sustainable urban design.
The Region has great potential for the development of marine and wind power, and it aims to become a center of clean technology innovation. The Government is incentivizing the private sector to develop green tech and citizens to apply these energies in their domestic environment.
The Regional Council's 2007 Energy Plan focuses on wind power generation, with 1000 megawatts of capacity being constructed in 2012, 1,500 megawatts by 2015, and 2,800 megawatts by 2020, from both land-based and offshore farms.
The Eco-Energy Plan is also underway, which helps consumers cut their energy bills through efficiency and smart metering, and useful tools such as the Ecowatt website; 30,000 households are already connected to the EcoWatt program.
Since 1981, Brittany has also increased the area of its forests by a third to cover 13% of the territory, and in 2008, Brittany adopted the UN's Agenda 21 initiative for sustainable development, which includes objectives for sustainable tourism.
Current Activities
On November 16, 2011, the Regional Council of Brittany, Caisse des Dépots public Bank, the SADIFI – EDF subsidiary, Arkea, and Crédit Cooperatif cooperative banks, created Eilañ Publi-Private Fund for renewable energy.
Eilañ, which means "assist" in Breton, seeks to invest in grassroots projects in the territory. Eilañ assists small and medium-sized projects requiring between €3 million and €20 million - it has already committed to 12 projects. It will help projects to find partners and facilitate recruitment of investors. The fund started off with €3 million in capital in 2011, and is expected to have €4.7 million in 2014/15, with a target of attracting €100 million from other investors by that date. Two types of projects are being targeted for this trial period:
- General interest projects: their return on investment is fair but under the general market standards is able to attract speculative investors. However, these projects are critical in helping territories meet their objectives on renewable energy, and the implications go far beyond a good interest rate. Methanization and biomass projects enter into this scope of action.
- Citizens-investor projects: their return on investment is good but other participating shareholders may want to sell the production site as soon as possible. A strategy which may not be shared by citizen shareholders whether they are just local inhabitants or communities. Because these projects originate from local people, they have an excellent acceptability level.
Energy efficiency
The Éco-energie Plan for Brittany has three main objectives: to inform the public about the need for energy efficiency; to encourage uptake of efficiency measures;
and to innovate new ways of being energy efficient.
The Ecowatt website provides a measure of total grid energy consumption and alerts customers of ways to limit their demand, particularly during peak hours of 6pm to 8pm. Buildings for Low Consumption (BLC) is also to be developed in the region.
The Pacte Electrique Breton (PEB) – or Breton Electric Agreement – has entered into its operational phase. The agreement binds the Regional Council of Brittany, RTE (the national electricity transport network facility), the ADEME (the national agency for energy) and the ANAH (the national housing agency). Agreed in 2010, the PEB takes into account the very special situation of Brittany on the extreme West of the European continent:
- The peninsular means electricity networks come from the East of the region.
- A very low domestic production of electricity (only 9.5%).
- A strong increase (by current European standards) of the population and the economy explaining a regular growth of 2.6% of electric consumption per year.
- A great fragility of the supplying network with the risk of a total black-out during severe winter weather.
Among its objectives are strong energy efficiency commitments, with ambitions to save 950GWh by 2015 and 1,200GWh by 2020 compared to a 2010 baseline scenario. This target is to be achieved by various means:
- Relying on "Info-Energie" local network offices providing advice through proximity services to citizens.
- Voluntary incentives to reduce electricity consumption using Energy Saving Certificates (within the Kyoto Protocol framework of action) by 5TWh.
- Energy saving programs improving energy efficiency private and social housing.
- Specific programme for farmers especially industrial farms through an Energy performance plan involving 25% of the industrial livestock production units by 2015.
- Specific programme for agro-products transformation plants to encourage reductions in energy consumption, as well as substitution of R22.
- Extended use of the EcoWatt scheme, which provides advice for citizens to reduce energy consumption in peak hours by text message. The scheme has an objective of covering 40% of the Breton population.
- Increased use of smart metering technology.
- Training in energy efficiency technologies in the building sector.
Renewable energy
Tidal, wind and biomass are the three main sources of renewable energy the region wants to utilize in the future. An Observatory of Energy has been created to follow these projects as well as to follow the impact of these initiatives.
Brittany has been keeping up with its plan to develop underwater tidal turbines on its Northern coast Paimpol-Brehat facility. The first OpenHydro Irish technology turbine went through a trial period from October 2011 to January 2012, and has now opened the way for three more units. There is now a total production from the first farm of 2 megawatts, supplying 2,000 households.
To support this effort, besides co-investing in the projects through land-based equipments, the Breton Regional Council has decided to invest €75 million in Brest (Western Brittany) to install an assembly line of wind and tidal turbines. The site is due to start an entirely new industrial sector with plenty of space available for operators. Eleven hectares are currently being prepared to home the first assembly lines, 15 more are available on the medium term, and 25 hectares on the longer term, for a total of 50 hectares of industrial facilities equipped with deepwater access.
AILE, the Association of Local Initiatives for Energy and Environment, participates in the PRACTISE intelligent energy project of the European Union, to decentralize the sources of energy as well as encourage uptake of renewable energy.
During the last two years Brittany has experienced spectacular growth in sustainable energy production. Figures show that during the period 2010-20 this trend will not weaken, with a 326% increase forecast over this period. The goal is to produce 34% (3,400 megawatts) of Brittany's electricity by renewable means by 2020. This more than threefold increase in renewable energy generation by 2020 will come from a number of sources:
• Onshore wind increases from 535-1,800 megwatts.
• Offshore wind increases from 0-1,000 megawatts.
• Solar (PV) increases from 25-400 megawatts.
• Biomass and methanization increases from 0.4-120 megawatts.
Clean transport
Transport policy represents 22% of the Government budget. Although the number of passengers by train has risen by 50% since 2002, there are no other clean transport initiatives currently active.
Sustainable land use
90% of forests are on private land, and so far 6,100 landowners have signed the Government's Code of Good Practise.
The EPF (Etablissement Public Foncier) has also been established. The Public Institution for Property aims to integrate sustainable development in town planning.
Waste management
The objectives of the Regional Plan for Dangerous Waste aims to prevent and to reduce the creation of waste, to minimize the impact of waste and to increase recycling and reuse.
Performance Bretagne Environnement is a program which fosters research and development in the private sector to improve the treatment of waste within private firms. The similar 'eco-conception' initiative promotes cradle-to-cradle product design.
International collaboration
The IPANEMA initiative exists to share and collaborate on research of marine energy practices and technology, and Brittany also chairs the European car manufacturing regions network.
Smart cities
The L'Éco Faur program focuses on public spaces and landscapes, aiming to rehabilitate neighbourhoods and renovate public buildings. There are projects ongoing in all four Breton departments. In particular, sustainable districts ('quartiers') are being developed in Josselin, Saint-Brieuc-de-Mauron and Bazouges-sous-Hédé. Elsewhere, public buildings are being renovated to high standards of efficiency and sustainability. 335 projects had been completed since 2005 with an annual budget of €34 million.


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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
- Stakeholder type: Member State
- Name: Indonesia
- Submission Document: Download
Full SubmissionINTRODUCTION The Second Preparatory Committee of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) held in New York on 7-8 March 2011, in its conclusion invited Member States to submit their views on the expected outcome, including structure and content, of the upcoming UNCSD 2012 (Rio+20 Summit). The Government of the Republic of Indonesia remains committed to the implementation of sustainable development and welcomes this opportunity. The content of this submission is divided into two sections. First, the Chair?s Summary of the High-Level Dialogue on Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (HLD-IFSD) held in Solo on 19-21 July 2011, jointly hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Rio+20 Secretariat. Second, views of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia on the expected outcome of the Rio+20 Summit. As the host of the TUNZA Children and Youth International Conference 2011, jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNEP, Indonesia would also like to present the Bandung Declaration as appears in the Annex. I. REPORT OF THE HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 1. The High Level Dialogue on the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development (IFSD) was held in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia on 19-21 July 2011. It was jointly hosted by the Government of Indonesia and the Rio+20 Secretariat, and chaired by H.E Prof. Dr. Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Minister for Environment of the Republic of Indonesia. Participants included UN Under Secretary General and Secretary General of the Rio+20 Conference, Ambassador Sha Zukang, as well as representatives of 74 member states, 29 IGOs and major groups, and key UN system entities, including UNDESA, UNDP, UNEP, ILO, UNESCO, UNESCAP, and UN-Habitat. 2. The objective of the Dialogue was to support the preparatory process for Rio+20 by providing a forum for delegates and invited experts to share views and hold frank discussions, in a non-negotiations context, on the pros and cons of various options and proposals. IFSD is one of the two themes of the Rio+20 Conference, agreed in GA Resolution 64/236, with the objective of securing renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assessing the progress to date, and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and addressing new and emerging challenges. 3. The discussion reviewed progress in institutional development at global as well as regional, national and subnational levels. While the starting point was provided by the stated positions of different countries and groups, the discussions saw genuine engagement and even progress in identifying possible steps towards convergence. The seven key messages from the Dialogue were summarized by the host and Chair, H.E Prof. Dr. Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Minister for Environment of Indonesia, under the title ?Solo Message?. 4. The discussions reiterated the principles and the vision of past agreements on sustainable development, especially Agenda 21 and JPOI; reviewed progress made in institutional development for sustainable development at various levels; identified remaining problems including implementation gaps, lack of coherence, and the added pressure of emerging challenges; recalled lessons from experience of related areas of institutional change; built upon contribution of prior intergovernmental examinations of these questions; and undertook an examination of various proposals aired at the meeting or earlier during the Rio+20 preparatory process. 5. Principles: There was a broadly shared view that the concept and principles of sustainable development had gained acceptability in policy circles as well as civil society. Various participants reiterated the principles of sustainable development, as articulated in Agenda 21 and JPOI, including the integrated pursuit of all three pillars of sustainable development in a balanced and mutually reinforcing manner, the principles of common but differentiated responsibilities, national sovereignty over natural resources, enhanced participation of civil society organizations, promotion of science-based policy-making, and the shared commitment to capacity building, financial resource mobilization, and technology transfer. 6. Progress and gaps in IFSD: Two points were highlighted by virtually all participants, namely integration and implementation. Governments noted that the current institutional framework for sustainable development was inadequate compared to the mounting challenges, lacked effective mechanisms for monitoring or ensuring the implementation of agreed commitments, had led to fragmentation rather than coherence and integration. Fragmentation amongst existing institutions at the national, regional and global levels should be eliminated. A more effective arrangement needs to be built in order to provide leadership and direction to tackle global environmental challenges. Participants also expressed support for coherence among the three pillars. However, as the three pillars are not currently at the same level of advancement, this poses some challenges. Participants also highlighted some areas of progress, including in intergovernmental processes especially CSD and ECOSOC, UN programmes especially UNEP, UNDP. 7. Balancing Bottom up and Top Down Approaches: A particular question that was highlighted in the discussions was the need for a bottom up approach to coherence and integration, starting at national and local levels. It was emphasized that sustainable development actions at the local and national levels need to be governed nationally and locally, instead of being governed from the global level. This will allow for coherence of sustainable development policies to take place at the local and national levels. In this regard, traditional knowledge, local wisdom and strong enforcements were noted as key success factors. Some participants also argued that there is a need for an appropriate framework for guiding institutional development, in order that there was coherence in the support provided to countries. Others argued that both ?top down? and ?bottom up? approaches were needed to harmonize and integrate decisions taken at the global, regional, national and local contexts. This is because decisions taken in the global context cannot automatically be implemented at the national or local levels. There needs to be a dynamic interaction between all these levels, such that what is needed at the local, national and regional levels can be brought up to the global level for deliberations. 8. Challenges: Participants highlighted the need to respond effectively to the challenges posed to economic growth by emerging scarcities of natural resources and sinks. To this end, the discussions endorsed the need for local, national, sub- regional, regional and global institutions for mainstreaming policies for sustainable utilization of natural resources, integrated resource management, and mechanisms for protecting vulnerable and poor persons. 9. Lessons from Experience: Significant lessons from experience have accumulated since the Earth Summit. These include the role and contributions of CSD, ECOSOC, UNEP, UNDP, MEA Secretariats, Regional Commissions, Funds and Programmes, UN Specialized Agencies, and IFIs. In addition, institutional changes include the establishment of UN-Women and the Human Rights Council, coordinating frameworks (UN-Energy, UN-Oceans, and UN-Water), the Delivering-as-One mechanism for coordinating support at national levels, and several models for national and local action. 10. Proposals: Discussions highlighted the importance of coordination and coherence at the sub-regional, regional and global levels. Coherence within and amongst UN agencies to Deliver-as-One was also emphasized. To this end, it was noted that a strong governance structure, coupled with enhanced engagement of major groups at these levels were amongst the top priority areas in strengthening the three pillars. Main Points of Progress in Discussions 11. Linkages among the three pillars: The discussion reviewed the relative merits of three main options?strengthening CSD, adjusting the mandate of ECOSOC, and establishing a Sustainable Development Council. The main area of progress was the evidence of heightened interest in the third option by all groups of countries. Participants also expressed support for increasing coherence in all the three pillars, with work specific to any one pillar systematically considering the inter-linkages with the other two. 12. Strengthening UNEP: The discussion reiterated the consensus on this issue, and discussed options, including a specialized agency status for UNEP, establishment of a World Environment Organization (WEO), and instituting piecemeal reforms within the existing structure. The main area of progress was a greater willingness by all groups of countries to explore the question of a specialized agency status. 13. Delivering as One: This was a major advance. The discussions highlighted the need to balance a top down approach to sustainable development with a bottom up approach based on the expressed needs of countries. In this regard, there was significant engagement to enhance the coherence of international support to national sustainable development plans. 14. Science-Policy Interface: While the discussions reiterated the need to strengthen the linkages between science and policy, there was intensive engagement on the idea of an Inter-governmental Panel on Sustainable Development (IPSD), along the lines of the IPCC, and the newly established IPBES. There was no consensus on either the feasibility or the structure of such an arrangement, but several questions were brought up, and answers to these questions may help advance the agenda. 15. Financing: There was a serious discussion on a dedicated fund for sustainable development, a new and additional finance needed for implementation and the use of innovative sources of financing to complement ODA. However, further discussion is needed before the way forward becomes clear. 16. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): There was a significant interest on the discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals. In the context of goals related, in particular, to the sustainable energy goals advanced by the SG?s Advisory Group, there was a feeling that negotiating specific goals would bog down the negotiations. However, there may be a good chance for an agreement in principle on the development of Sustainable Development Goals. 17. National Level Institutions: The discussions suggested a convergence towards a view that sustainable development was not a separate track for national action, but rather it was the only track. This implies the need for more systematic mainstreaming of a sustainable development perspective into the work of the key economic ministries. 18. Involving non-State Actors: The important contribution of the Earth Summit 1992 was to enhance the engagement between governments and Major Groups, namely non-State actors. With this in mind, participants supported strengthening this engagement as a means of strengthening both decision making and implementation of sustainable development. Solo Message 19. The Chair provided the following messages to move the discussions on IFSD forward: First : To achieve our shared goal, we need to renew our political commitment for sustainable development. We also need to translate this commitment into implementation. Second: We need to ensure that the economic, social and environmental pillars work together with each pillar integrating the goals of the two other pillars. Third: At the international level, we need an organization to enhance the integration of sustainable development. Various options were discussed, ranging from an enhanced mandate for ECOSOC and reviewing the role of CSD, to the establishment of a Sustainable Development Council. Fourth: At the national level, there is a need for more integrated support for national strategies. Various options were discussed, including Delivering as One. Fifth: There is a need to strengthen UNEP and a number of options were discussed. Sixth: More broadly, sustainable development governance at the local, national and regional level needs to be reviewed, supported and strengthened. Seventh: Adequte and additional financing is necessary to enable implementation for capacity building and technology transfer. II. INDONESIA?S VIEWS ON THE EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THE UNCSD 2012 (RIO+20) A. GENERAL VIEWS 1. For almost 20 years after the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), we have produced significant documents relating to sustainable development, namely Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. Nevertheless, largely significant progress has not met the basic objectives of the two documents, which are mainly to achieve growth equality, Poverty eradication, including timely achievement of MDGs as well as environmental protection. 2. We see that after a decade of implementing the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, there is a glaring gap between the sustainable development objectives and its implementation. Therefore, we urge the world leaders to renew their political commitments, and clearly translate the commitments into concrete actions. B. WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM RIO? 3. The output of Rio+20 should enable countries to more effectively implement sustainable development objectives in order to produce a more fair and equitable global economic and societal context. Furthermore, as we believe in the principle of ?common but differentiated responsibilities?, which means there is no ?one size fits all? approach, the means of implementation from the Rio+20 outcome should take into account the national institutional system , more adapted to deal with existing political instruments and national needs, particularly in regard to development, decent jobs creation, Poverty eradication, people?s accesability to information, equitable and sustainable use of resources. Therefore, we recognize that both the bottom up, and top down approaches are necessary to address the present and future issues in order to reach sustainable development goals. 4. To ensure achievement on sustainable development, the Rio+20 outcome should also address the international and national institutional arrangement to integrate the three pillars of sustainable development as well as to address the issue of financing, technological transfer, and capacity building to support the implementation of sustainable policies, particularly for developing countries. The above approach creates the possibility to prioritize concrete global and national steps for implementation as well as the effort to establish a national timeline in achieving sustainable development goals. 5. Rio+20 Summit should also take into consideration the current and future global dynamics and its challenges and other emerging issues, such as: the reconfiguration of global governance, economic transition, the threat of global economic recession, food and energy security, access to water, etc. 6. We need to respond effectively to the challenges posed to economic growth, emerging scarcities of natural resources and sinks, poverty and the need for local, national, sub-regional, regional and global institutions to mainstreaming policies for sustainable utilization of natural resources, integrated resource management, and mechanisms for protecting vulnerable and poor persons. 7. Indonesia considers that key issues that need to be addressed at the Conference, amongst others are: a. Addressing the remaining gaps in the implementation of sustainable development, that include: ? Improvement of the effectiveness of support deliveries for sustainable development programs in developing countries, including finance, access to technology development and transfer, and enhancing capacity building. ? Provision of new and additional financial resources to support the achievement of sustainable development objectives in developing countries. ? Address coherence and coordination among existing institutions and initiatives. b. Renew political commitment to ensure the delivery of international commitments and agreements on sustainable development c. Address emerging challenges: ? food security ? energy security ? access to water ? sustainable management of coastal and marine resources C. STRUCTURE OF THE OUTCOME 8. Indonesia proposes the below outline as the structure of the outcome document for Rio+20 follow: a. Introduction/chapeau b. Statement with Key Messages from the past to the future c. Social and Economic Dimensions d. Conservation and Management of Resources e. Strengthening institutional framework and the role of major groups f. Means of Implementation g. Emerging Challenges h. Policy Recommendation and Plan of Action D. GREEN ECONOMY 9. Indonesia considers the Green Economy as a development paradigm that hinges on resources efficiency, which eventually would lead to more sustainable consumption and production patterns. In the same spirit, Indonesia?s development is based on a four track strategy of pro-poor, pro-job, pro-growth and pro-environment to ensure that economic growth, as one of the pillars, moves in concert with the other elements of sustainable development. 10. Indonesia is of the view that the transition to the green economy requires behavioral changes across all sectors. Targeted sectors could include among others agriculture, buildings, urban energy, fisheries, forestry, manufacturing, tourism and transport. Green economy initiatives should promote economic transformation not only in terms of resource efficiency, but also in building a pathway towards Poverty eradication and environmental sustainability. 11. For the green economy to thrive requires collective vision, creativity, action, and support from all stakeholders, including the private sector. Therefore the outcome should explore the importance of further collaboration and partnership between the public and private sectors in promoting the green economy. The process should be able to contribute tangibly to the global effort in promoting the green economy, taking into account the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. 12. Measures taken to promote and/or implement the green economy should not constitute a means of arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination, or a disguised restriction on international trade, or prescribe new conditionalities on Official Development Assistance (ODA), or any other development aid. Moreover, with a view to enabling developing nations to fully embrace the concept of the green economy, new breakthroughs and concrete action in financial support, technology development and transfer as well as capacity building is vital. 13. It is important to recognize the significance of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in the pursuit for sustainable development. The SCP concept promotes resource efficiency with a strong emphasis on internalizing the value of natural resources and environment; efforts to eradicate poverty; creating decent jobs; and ensuring sustainable economic growth. In this regard, Indonesia is of the view that an agreement on the Global 10-Year Framework of Programmes on SCP would be a useful contribution by Rio+20 Summit to support the transition to the green economy. 14. It is also important to ensure green economy policy meets its intended aims of economic and environmental sustainability and social equity, thus encouraging the involvement of broad basic public participation and support from empowered civil society actors and other stakeholders. 15. Furthermore, the challenges to implement the green economy should be solved by mainstreaming the green economy into national development planning whereby its implementation should consider national circumstances. E. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (IFSD) 16. Strong governance is critical for advancing sustainable development. A coherent and coordinated institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD) at local, national, regional and global levels can greatly contribute to address remaining gaps in the implementation of sustainable development objectives as well as to address emerging challenges. Therefore, it is important to launch a comprehensive process to strengthen the IFSD in order to enable the full, effective and sustained implementation of sustainable development. The strengthening of the institutional framework for sustainable development should mobilize potential cooperation at the local, national and regional level. 17. Indonesia is of the view that an umbrella organization is required to enhance the integration of sustainable development at the international level. Indonesia perceives that a permanent council on sustainable development is the most viable option to increase coherence and coordination among all international institutions that deal with the three pillars of sustainable development. Therefore, Indonesia supports the establishment of a Sustainable Development Council (SDC). 18. Key arguments behind Indonesia?s support for the proposal on SDC: a. The proposal should not be understood as the creation of a new organization, but rather as an approach to integrate existing institutions in addressing sustainable development. b. SDC as an umbrella organization would coordinate with related institutions including MEAs, with emphasis on mutually reinforcing and integrating the three pillars of sustainable development. 19. It is our hope that our view will provide substantial contribution to the content of the zero draft for the Rio+20 outcome documents, and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Principles.
The Voice of Children and Youth for Rio+20 2011 Tunza International Children and Youth Conference Bandung Declaration October 1, 2011 �1 We, the delegates to the 2011 Tunza International Children and Youth Conference representing 118 different countries, are united in calling upon world leaders to move to a sustainable development pathway that safeguards the Earth and its people for our generation and generations to come. We urge governments to respond to and not ignore the demands of the children and youth. Section 1: Rio+20 and the Promises to Our Generation �2 Next year, our leaders will meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to critically assess and accelerate our progress towards sustainable development. The ?Rio+20? gathering will mark a generation since the 1992 Earth Summit ? the first effective global recognition of the environmental, social and economic costs of unrestrained development. �3 While we were not at the Earth Summit in 1992, we know that it was transformative. As a result, sustainable development has become a critical component in the protection of the environment and the eradication of poverty. We have met the children and youth who stood there and called to the moral consciences of our leaders and citizens to act. �4 We have also read of the promises made and that continue to be made to us, the inheriting generation, which remain unfulfilled. Our governments have promised to reduce poverty, stem environmental degradation and enhance equity. They have promised to combat climate change, ensure food security, provide clean drinking water and protect our planet?s biodiversity. Businesses and multi�national corporations have pledged to respect the environment, green their production and compensate for their pollution. �5 Yet, our planet?s future ? our future ? is in peril. Our generation has seen the warning signs in Rio 1992 become the realities that face Rio+20: poverty, climate change, pollution and depleting natural resources are all symptoms of our unsustainable development patterns. We feel, understand and know that we cannot wait another generation, until a Rio+40, before we act. Section 2: What We Are Going to Do �6 We are the next generation of decision�makers and we stand for action and change. Therefore, we pledge the following commitments to make the Rio+20 Earth Summit a milestone for change. �7 1. Lobby our governments to make Rio+20 Earth Summit a top priority. We will identify our governments? positions, listen to their commitments and hold them accountable to us. We will demand that our governments, leaders of the private sector and civil society groups attend the Summit and make ambitious commitments now. We will call upon governments to formulate and implement sustainable development policies, which also address Poverty eradication and are supported by strong enforcement mechanisms. �8 2. Adopt more sustainable lifestyles and educate our local communities, including indigenous communities, sharing knowledge at the same level. All action starts with the individual and we are committed to reducing our personal ecological footprint. We will teach and encourage each other to be responsible consumers using all available tools. Yet, many young people remain unaware of basic environmental issues because of inadequate schooling. We will demand that environmental education and awareness raising be mandatory in each of our schools? curriculum. �9 3. Work toward sustainable development through a green economy transition. We know that young entrepreneurs are now developing the new approaches needed for this transition and we will support each other as our generation develops sustainable technologies and processes. We will ask educational institutions to invest in these activities. We will urge governments and civil society to support young entrepreneurs and innovators that work towards sustainable development. We will support businesses that are environmentally responsible. We will lobby governments to pass laws and to put in place higher taxes on products that don?t conform to this. We will continue to realize our vision of a sustainable world. �10 4. Contribute to local, national, regional and global discussions on sustainable development. We will demand to ensure children and youth participation in all decision�making processes at all levels. We will support institutions that balance development and the preservation of resources for future generations, and oppose any government or corporation that violates this principle. We will use every opportunity to convey our message to push Rio+20 leaders to take tangible action at the end of the conference. We will encourage that concrete actions be taken to conserve the environment such as the World City Forest initiated at the TUNZA International Children and Youth Conference 2011. Section 3: What Green Economy Means to Children and Youth �11 We believe a green economy values human well�being, social equity, economic growth and environmental protection on an equal basis. It is an integrated framework for sustainability that meets the needs of the present while providing for future generations. �12 Nearly half of the world?s population is under the age of 25 and most live in developing countries. It is crucial to invest in education, employment and empowerment of children and youth in the green economy. This will both enable them to live productive and worthwhile lives while contributing to a just green economy transition. We agree with the United Nations Secretary�General: failing to invest in children and youth is a false economy. �13 Every region, country and community will have its own unique green economy. Yet, we urge the Rio+20 Earth Summit to agree that all green economies should: o Endeavour to enrich the well�being and dignity of all people, both economically and in terms of quality of life; o Protect and value natural resources and ecosystems, on which all life depends, and recognize the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous peoples and local communities; o Invest in education and social entrepreneurship which engenders sustainable development values; o Promote good governance, accountability and corporate social responsibility; and o Engage citizens to protect the environment in their everyday lives. Section 4: Governments and Corporations Need to Come to Rio and Deliver �14 We cannot wait any longer: we must act now to move swiftly and decisively on a green economy path toward sustainable development. While recognizing that each nation must chart its own way, we call upon world leaders to come to Rio to collectively reinvest political will in: o Developing national green economy transition plans and agendas for action; o Enhancing cooperation and coordination among developing, emerging and developed countries; o Implementing socially responsible governance at local, national, regional and international levels, including ending all forms of corruption; o Meeting all Millennium Development Goals by 2020 with tangible, measurable achievements; o Protecting human rights and the development needs of young people, particularly access to education and employment in the green economy; o Increasing the engagement of children in the development and ensuring children and youth participation at all levels of sustainable development governance, including monitoring and evaluation; o Ensuring access to health services including sexual and reproductive health empowerment of young girls and women in sustainable development strategies; o Responsibly phasing out subsidies that are harmful to the environment; o Protecting the rights of citizen activists; o Incorporating environmental and social considerations in economic policy formation and adopt alternative measures of development to gross domestic product; and o Lobbying media institutions to pay more attention to environmental reports. �15 We call upon business leaders to collectively commit to: o Implementing effective corporate social and environmental responsibility through a new economic model that ensures sustainable resource use; o Being accountable for the sustainability of their supply chain and production patterns; o Providing training, education and funding support for children and youth and communities to work toward a green economy; o Increasing investment in environmentally�beneficial scientific research and development; and o Raising community awareness of the damages of unsustainable business practices. Section 5: What Governance Means to Children and Youth �16 We know firsthand that the adoption of international Plans of Action at the 1992 Earth Summit, such as Agenda 21, did not automatically result in real change where it matters ? in countries, corporations, campuses and communities. In fact, weak implementation, corruption and the lack of transparency and accountability have hindered much�needed progress towards a sustainable future. We know there are already hundreds of international agreements to protect the environment, but many do not deliver on the ground. �17 At the Rio+20 Earth Summit, we need to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the established international institutions and assess new institutional structures that guide us toward a sustainable green and fair economy. We believe such structures should: o Strive always for peace and cooperation among people from all nations; o Focus on implementation of existing international agreements and plans of action; o Hold governments at all levels, corporations and civil society organizations accountable to their promises and obligations on sustainable development; o Strengthen and ensure effective children and youth participation within the United Nations system; o Further the implementation of the precautionary principle and demand reparations of damages, such as applied to new technologies and practices; and o Adopt ambitious Sustainable Development Goals and hold all governments accountable for their achievement. �18 We also know that it does not stop there. We must support national and local governance reform as well. We believe that good governance at the country, state, province and city levels should: o Secure public access to information and environmental justice; o Meaningfully engage all stakeholders in the decision�making process, considering the views and opinions of minorities, underprivileged, illiterate, and unemployed young people; o Fight corruption wherever it exists; and o Protect and defend the rights of young and future generations. �19 This is our declaration to fight for environmental justice not only for us but for all generations to come. Bandung Declaration


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Carolyn Peck
Professor Peck on caregiver burnout
Meet Carolyn Peck,
Associate Professor Human Services Gerontology, Department Chair
- B.A. Sociology, 1976, Oklahoma State University
- M.A. Family Relations, 1978, Oklahoma State University
- Ph.D. Human Environmental Sciences, 1981, Oklahoma State University
- I moved to Springfield in 2002 when I accepted the position at UIS. I had previously been living in Oklahoma City. I enjoy reading, movies, swimming, and traveling to Maine. I have two new kitties from the APL shelter, Ed and Frasier, they are wonderful and entertaining!
Interesting facts:
- My mother's breast cancer diagnosis when I was 12, and subsequent death when I was 22, laid the groundwork for my life long career interest in death, grief, and loss. My Sociology of Death, Dying, and Bereavement class is one of the most rewarding ones that I teach. The intensity of the course material prepares students to work with clients who are facing the end of their life and also prepares them for their own personal losses.
Learning philosophy:
- I think one of the most significant contributions I have made to the gerontology concentration is to integrate a strong applied practitioner emphasis. After successfully completing a course in gerontology, I want my students to be able to have an innate understanding of what it is like to be old, what the older person needs, and what they can still contribute.
Research interests:
- End of Life Care
- Compassion Fatigue and Burnout in Geriatric Care Managers
Major project underway:
- I'm working on two recertifications for our department.
Listen to Professor Peck talk about caregiver burnout:
Advice to prospective students:
- Gerontology is a family systems discipline; you will be working with the entire family unit as you strive to maintain quality of life for the older adult.
Best thing about UIS:
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XmlRpc Server default method system.methodSignature gives wrong returnType value. It assigns every method default returnType "void".
I found out that the bug is not in XmlRpc, but in one of the core class. The problem is in a file Zend/Server/Abstract.php on the line #177.
Just change $prototype->setReturnType($this->_fixType($prototype->getReturnType())); to $prototype->setReturnType($this->_fixType($proto->getReturnType()));
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These smart picks from our August issue promise not to appropriate your valuable real estate.
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Ever since Perry Farrell moved his Lollapalooza festival to Chicago, I have managed to attend it every year. In fact, it's become something of an annual ritual for my older son, Arthur, and me. Like me, Arthur is consumed by music. I have been taking him to concerts since he was a young boy, and I took him to see many established artists, including U2 and Bruce Springsteen. Then as he got more into music, he introduced me to younger up-and-coming artists, and we would go to local clubs together. Arthur now has his own electronic dance music group called Busted Bass, and they have been playing clubs around Cleveland.
Unlike a lot of other festivals, Lollapalooza features a wide mix of music. This year's lineup included everyone from 2006 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Black Sabbath to Ohio's hugely popular Black Keys, from such hot electronic dance music artists as Bassnector and Kaskade to the hot British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka, from the folksy young band Dawes to the soulful young band Alabama Shakes.
One of my favorite artists at this year's festival was the singer-guitarist Gary Clark Jr. The Austin, Texas–based Clark first made his mark back in 2010, when he played Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, joining Clapton onstage at one point. That performance really stuck with me. Earlier this year, I saw him at the South by Southwest music festival, where once again he was terrific. True to form, his set at Lollapalooza was amazing. He is a talented, inspired bluesy guitar player, and he has a powerful voice. He has been called the savior of the blues, and Rolling Stone magazine called him the "Best Young Gun" in its Best of Rock issue in April 2011.
Some of my other favorite performances this year included the Afghan Whigs, a band originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. I actually helped market the Whigs' 1993 album, Gentlemen, when I was vice president of product development at Elektra Records. I also enjoyed the Shins, Delta Spirit, the Gaslight Anthem, Florence and the Machine, Bear in Heaven, the Head and the Heart and Sharon Van Etten (who'll perform live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 22, 2012). On the final day, I checked out the headlining set by the French electronic duo Justice. One of the things that has really struck me at the last few Lollapalooza festivals is just how big electronic dance music has become. Perry Farrell has a stage that features deejays the entire day, and it is constantly crammed with people, and several of the headliners at the big stages are now electronic groups. After taking in Justice's energetic set, it's easy to understand the appeal. Still, this year's festival brought a first that briefly dampened the party.
It was blistering hot all day on Friday, then, on Saturday, a big storm hit Chicago and closed the festival for the first time in its history. After the rain, the park became a giant mud pit, adding a messy element to the revelry. The storms cleared and the sun returned for the final day, and overall, it was a fabulous weekend of music. If you haven't been to Lollapalooza, you should check it out when it comes back next summer.


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This Trails Illustrated topographic map is the most comprehensive recreational map for the White Mountains (Lincoln, Franconia Notch). Coverage area includes: White Mountain National Forest; Pemigewasset and Sandwich Range wilderness areas; Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Hanover, NH to Crawford Notch State Park; Franconia Notch and Echo Lake state parks; Kancamagus Highway, Tripoli Road, and Bear Notch Road. Also includes Plymouth, Rumney, Lincoln, Twin Mountain, North Conway and Wonalancet.
More than just a map, National Geographic Trails Illustrated topographic maps are designed to take you into the wilderness and back. Printed on tear-resistant, waterproof material, this map can go anywhere you do. Each map is based on exact reproductions of USGS topographic map information, updated, customized, and enhanced to meet the unique features of each area. The maps include valuable wilderness tips and Leave No Trace guidelines, along with updated trails, trailheads, points of interest, campgrounds, and much more. With a new color palette and stunning shaded relief, backcountry navigation has never been easier.


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professional and mature. Copeland is 28 and a veteran of playing overseas.
�I�m a rookie,� Copeland said. �I have a lot to learn and he's always on me about getting better. That's important. It�s still my first year. I still have a lot to learn, for sure.�
Copeland said he believes some of what Woodson said about why he didn�t play in Boston was to motivate him.
�I think so,� Copeland said. �He's a great coach. He's been around the game forever, he knows what he's talking about. He's trying to push me in different ways but at the end of the day we have a really deep team and we have a lot of guys that can play.�


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Gardening Articles: Landscaping :: Lawns, Ground Cover, & Wildflowers
Problems with Deer (page 2 of 4)
by Karen Jescavage-Bernard
What to Do
Specific strategies vary, depending on the local deer population, available food supplies, cost, plants' (and gardeners'!) damage-tolerance, and types of plants grown. Many solutions are available, but nothing is absolutely foolproof, or deer-proof. Here are some suggestions-ranked in order of effectiveness-and referrals to sources of additional helpful information.
Permanent Fences. For most homeowners, an 8- to 10-foot-high fence provides adequate protection but would be costly (at least $1 per foot) and possibly block views (some fences and walls may violate local zoning or design-control ordinances). In northern areas, a solid snowdrift would provide a convenient launchpad over such a fence for deer. Some gardeners opt for electrified fences baited with peanut butter. Fences of any type must be maintained, and the tall or electrified varieties can be dangerous for children and pets. In commercial or industrial areas, high walls and fences make sense, but for gardeners, an effective barrier against deer can be expensive and unsightly.
For more information about building a deer-proof fence, see Reducing Deer Damage to Home Gardens and Landscape Plantings, prepared for Cornell University's Wildlife Damage Management Program (Ithaca, NY 14853). For more about electrified fences, see Wildlife Pest Control Around Gardens and Homes, (Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Oakland, CA 94608-1239).
Mesh Fences. This product consists of 100-foot rolls of a black vinyl mesh that can be stapled to trees or posts. However, the materials, including any necessary posts and post-hole diggers, can be expensive. Also, the mesh is only 7 feet high, so it may not keep all deer out. Cost is approximately $20 per roll.
Temporary Fence. If keeping deer out is important but only seasonally, or if you don't want to invest in a permanent fence, here are some alternatives.
Seasonal Barriers. In early spring, when food sources for deer are depleted and new growth on shrubs, trees, and plants is appearing, gardeners can opt for lightweight barriers of fabric row covers over shrubs and small trees, or floating row covers over seedlings and transplants. Bird netting is not a deterrent to deer. They'll munch through it to the fruit you're trying to protect.
A note about netting: When sap starts to flow and later when fruit ripens, fruit trees, bushes, and vines are especially vulnerable to deer. Dormant trunks and twigs can be sprayed or wrapped, but most sprays are toxic, so leaves, buds, blossoms, and fruit would have to be draped with netting. That's difficult, however, because of their height, and large amounts of netting can be expensive. If it's in your budget, you could arrange to have wire cages installed around trees.
Wire Bed-cages. Small, wire cages around beds or individual plants rather than the entire property can protect plantings. If you place tops over them, they would not have to be electrified.
A less expensive option for vegetable gardeners is a modular wire cage over individual beds or a tunnel hoop draped with floating row cover. Both are easy to build and safer than electrified fences for gardeners, children, and pets. Small barriers also can be removed after harvest.
Motion-sensor devices that spray water or blast loud alarms when deer approach are not likely to deter deer for very long, and they may annoy neighbors.
Chemicals repellents are expensive and labor-intensive. Some powders and sprays leave an unsightly white residue on foliage. Many treatments require reapplication every 4 to 6 weeks and after heavy rainstorms. The USDA currently considers only two types, granular Milorganite (approved as a fertilizer, but used asa repellent) and Hinder (an odor-based repellent ) safe enough to use on edible crops. Research the recommended repellents for your area for detailed information on chemical options.
Other strategies such as spraying hot sauce and thyme oil, hanging human-hair sachets, pie pans, or crackling vinyl tape, or even loudly broadcasting all-night talk-radio shows may work, but only temporarily. Sprays and solutions must be refreshed, and gardeners must switch strategies as deer grow accustomed to each ploy. I haven't yet tried Bobbex (slaughterhouse waste) or coyote urine (yes, we all ask: how do they collect that stuff anyway), but gardeners report good results with both.
Dogs. Some homeowners with dogs have reported success in keeping deer away with a family pet acting as garden sentry. Dogs that can be left outdoors at night appear to do a good job. Combined with an underground electric fence that keeps the dog from straying, this approach is another one to consider.


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Cayard has left his mark on sailing's most important disciplines and events, becoming one of the international racing scene's most iconic figures. He became the first American skipper to ever win the Whitbread Round the World Race (fully crewed, with stopovers) in 1998. Before that he was part of the USA Olympic sailing team in 1984 for the Los Angeles games and in 2004 (Athens).
Cayard's name is mostly associated with the America's Cup having taken part in six editions, starting as sail trimmer in 1983 aboard Defender, having won the Louis Vuitton Cup as skipper of Il Moro de Venezia in 1992 and most recently as Sports Director of Desafio Espanol in the 32nd America's Cup. As a keen and successful match racer, he revels in close-combat racing and has six world championship titles to his name. One of his strong points is undoubtedly the considerable depth of his experience, ranging from dinghies to Maxis and encompassing round-the-world racing. During the 2005-2006 edition of the Volvo Ocean race, Cayard skippered Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean winning the final leg into Gothenburg to place second overall.
Cayard grew up in San Francisco with strong European roots and speaks French and Italian fluently. "Portofino is an iconic sailing venue in Italy – the sailing conditions in Portofino can be a bit challenging, it's a light airs place but it's a beautiful place and everyone gets together and tries the boats out and has plenty of good times ashore and it will be a fantastic weekend," commented Paul. "I think the Nespresso Cup is going to be a fantastic event in that regard and we'll have a nice mix of professional sailors and people who are really passionate about the sport so you can't get much better than that!"
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Jesus + rien - My French friends may want to pick up Tullian's Jesus + rien = tout; it is free on Kindle for a short time. And in case you missed it yesterday (it was a late addition), be sure to get Eric Metaxas' Amazing Grace, the biography of William Wilberforce. It is just $2.99.
7 Ways to Do a Bad Word Study - "How can a lay person (or pastor) know whether a word study is legitimate? Here are some bad ways to do a word study, courtesy of Dr. Jennings of Gordon Conwell and Dr. Grant Osborne of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School…"
God's Everywhere Grace - David proposes that we rename "common grace." "To help us prise open our eyes and hearts to God's common grace, let's start by renaming it. 'Common' sounds so, well, common. It could be read and heard in a demeaning way, as if it's grace that's not worth much, cheap grace as it were. So let's call it 'everywhere grace'."
How To Become Pope - In case you've ever wanted to be pope, this video will tell you what steps you'll need to take. Of course I don't recommend you take any of them!
The Introverted Evangelist - I'm still working through the introvert / extrovert distinction, but appreciated this article. "We train folks to fit into a specific personality type and call it evangelism training. We are training people to be extrovert evangelists."
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Mr Day's latest project is the release of his first solo album, produced by Patchworks. Small Fry was recorded live with the musicians Mr Day tours with: drummer Rémy Kaprielan and keyboardist Raphaël Chambouvet, his constant accomplice. An extensive record collector, occasional DJ and radio show host, the musical eclectism Mr Day lives by always leads him right back to the path of soul.
The musical style is vast and replete, but the composition and production never manage to fall prey to shortcuts or repetitiveness. Patchworks has said that he wanted the album to be "as deep, ambitious and complete as possible, to equal Mr Day's immense talent."
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THE PARTY Nicole Miller and the Dana Hotel & Spa partnered to host the first women.wine.wear event benefiting Step Up Women's Network. THE SCENE Guests gathered at the hotel's Vertigo Sky Lounge and enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, wine tastings, shopping and networking. THE HIGHLIGHTS Noted Chicagoans rocked the runway in a fashion show featuring Nicole Miller's summer collection. Photography by Dwayne Kuan


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It is no surprise that Ireland has been listed as one of the top destinations for golfing tourists.
We've put together a list of the top ten golf courses around Ireland:
1. Royal County Down (Co. Down)
Located in Newcastle at the foothills of the Mountains of Mourne, Royal County Down enjoys a drier climate than the rest of the Emerald Isle.
The course has attracted many professionals. Tiger Woods and Tom Watson have played there for preparation for the Open Championships Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland's current star, often plays a round. Royal County Down will host The Irish Open in 2015.
The Canada Cup, The Walker Cup, and The Irish Open are just some of the championships that have been played at this course located outside of Dublin's fair city. The practice facilities boast of a driving range, short game area, putting and chipping green, which are all at a championship standard.
3. Royal Portrush (Co. Antrim)
The Royal Portrush, which is the only club in Ireland to have hosted The British Open, houses both the challenging Dunluce Links championship course and the lesser known but also challenging Valley Links course. The Dunluce Links were voted number 12 in the world by Golf Magazine.
Located in the south of Ireland, Waterville hosts a practice facility and short game area with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding hills. The practice facility is surrounded by hedge walls, which provide some relief from the winds which prolongs the playing season.
The Old Course features challenging holes nestled in grassy dunes and has been frequently rated among the top courses in the world. The Cashen Course on Co. Kerry's shoreline is a more wild looking course with rolling dunes.
Called the "St. Andrews of Ireland" by Herbert Warren Wind, Lahinch features some two challenging courses and hosted the South of Ireland Championship. Also on the green are some goats that are descended from goats owned by an old Lahinch caddie.
The Tralee Golf Club was named to the Top 10 Ocean Courses with good reason. Each hole has a picturesque view and a story behind it. Designer Arnold Palmer said about the course, "I designed the first nine [holes] but surely God designed the back nine."
Arnold Palmer designed the two courses at this club located in the Kildare countryside. The courses provide plenty of challenges with water hazards, rolling fairways, and long greens. After a round of golf, guests can stay at the five star Kildare Hotel, Spa, & Country Club.
9. County Louth (Baltray, Co Louth)
County Louth, sometimes called Baltray, has hosted both National and International events at the amateur and professional level. The natural beauty of the area combined with the strength of the course led "Golf World" magazine to call the course, "one of the best kept secrets of Irish golf."
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Panama City Beach- It's no secret that many spring breakers come to Panama City Beach to party. But now some local businesses have joined together to entice spring breakers to stay sober by offering all kinds of activities and discounts. It's the first effort of its kind in the area and organizers are hoping for success.
Teddy Meeks is touching up some rides at Pier Park before what he hopes will be a busy spring break season. "We are excited about spring break, it's good to see the beach busy again."
This year Miracle Strip is one of 18 businesses participating in the first "Sober Spring Break" effort, offering discounts to breakers who vow to stay sober. "They can come out for $12 and ride from 7 to 9 and ride as much as they want, have a good time, no drinking, and not be worried about getting in trouble," said Meeks.
That's one activity offered under the program, which is the brain child of the Bridging the Gap Recovery Center on the west end. "Usually spring break brings about some unusual consequences such as balcony falls, getting in trouble with the law, just various things that drinking can cause and we wanted to give some options to these students coming down that can see that they can have fun without alcohol," said Chris Hammonds at Bridging the Gap.
In addition to discounts at local businesses and restaurants, Shalimar Beach Resort is hosting activities for sober breakers on the weekends. "We do have an athletic center so we have basketball, volleyball, mud football...that should be entertaining. A lot of good activity," said Amanda Kramer of Shalimar Retreat. Organizers realize their efforts to keep students sober is an uphill battle, but one they say is worth it.
All you have to do to qualify for the discounts is stop in and register at the Bridge the Gap location on Highway 79. Click on the link below for a complete list of participating businesses.


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Happy Academy Awards, ladies! Isn't it fantastic how many films in the past year starred women over 40, sometimes way over 40? Here are my picks for Best Actress—none of these women has actually been nominated, but who cares. I say it's never too late for a write-in campaign to acknowledge their contributions to these acclaimed films. Every one of these splendid thespians should win this Sunday!
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Full SubmissionSubmission to the 2012 Earth Summit Outcome Document ?Zero Draft? Joint Submission: Heinrich Boell Foundation, Ford Foundation Recommendation regarding policy coherence among governance institutions: To direct the United Nations system ? particularly the UN Environment Program, the UN Development Program, the UNFCCC and UN WOMEN -- to work with other global governance bodies ? specifically the Group of 20 ? to promote an agenda that integrates the three indispensable elements of sustainable development relating to the natural environment, the economy, and poverty reduction.� The G20 describes itself as the world?s ?premier forum for our international economic development,? yet its growth frameworks lack an integration of these elements.�This has significant implications because the G20 stipulates that its growth frameworks should be implemented and financed by the United Nations and international trade, finance and development institutions.� ---The G20?s ?Seoul Development Consensus? (November 2010) and its growth framework, the ?Development Action Plan? (DAP) would promote public-private partnerships in infrastructure and agriculture, but without core concerns for the environmental, poverty or equity dimension of this approach.� ---In the context of its ?Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth Framework,? the G20 reversed course -- from a coordinated global stimulus in 2008-2009 to a synchronized fiscal consolidation in the advanced countries in 2010-2011.�The G20 has been unable to find a less drastic, middle ground that would create desperately needed job and social protection programs in fiscally responsible ways. Nor has it moved ahead on its pledges to remove fossil fuel subsidies. If its orientation and growth frameworks are not revamped, the G20 could work at cross-purposes with the 2012 Earth Summit by increasing, rather than help close, the wide gap between the aspirations and commitments to sustainable development and the implementation performance of nations and institutions.� However, such re-orientation can only occur if the G20 becomes an open, transparent and accountable body.�At present, in contravention of Rio Principles (e.g., Principle 10 on Public Participation; Principle 20 on the role of women in sustainable development), the G20 operates behind closed doors, excluding 173 UN member countries and civil society.� The 2012 G20 Summit in Mexico will occur in the same month as the Earth Summit 2012. The lack of integration between these two global processes is highly problematic for crafting coordinated responses to the urgent development challenges we face at this time. In order to integrate the three indispensable elements of sustainable development relating to the natural environment, the economy, and poverty reduction in the G20 agenda, we recommend that the UN work with the G20 to achieve the following outcomes: G20 Accountability and Transparency� ��G20 as an advisory body on development.�Rather than issuing policy mandates and research work for international trade, finance and development institutions, as is its practice currently, the G20 should issue recommendations for consideration by the governance bodies of these institutions. ��Participation and Consultation.�The G20 excludes 173 UN member countries.�Therefore, it should: a)�establish consultative mechanisms to enhance its accountability to the United Nations; b)�appoint the UN Secretary-General as a full member (rather than observer) of the G20; c)�allow for rotating participation of country representatives from Africa, LDCs and SIDS as participants in G20 fora and summits, and allow for the participation of several more countries from these groups as observers;� d)�create mechanisms that enable it to relate to civil society in ways that are analogous to the G20?s outreach mechanisms for consulting with transnational corporations;� e)�engage the UN in all aspects, or ?pillars,? of its agenda. ��Transparency.�With regard to Summits, Ministerials, working and expert groups, the G20 should disclose the meeting members, their agendas, papers commissioned, and minutes of meetings in a timely and proactive manner, including on publicly accessible websites. ��Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration.�This Principle, signed at the first Earth Summit in 1992, asserts that access to information, public participation and access to justice (referred to as ?environmental access rights?) are critical for sustainable development. The G20 must recognize the access rights of information and the right to consultation regarding development decisions.�This should be reflected in the G20?s processes and in both of its growth frameworks. ��Principle 20 of the Rio Declaration.�The G20 has not evinced a particular concern for equality and human rights.�It should acknowledge that the full and effective participation of women, indigenous peoples and marginalized groups in all aspects of sustainable development is essential for inclusive economic growth and for broad political empowerment.� Role of the G20, particularly in development finance.�The United Nations should ensure that: ��To the extent that new sources of finance are generated at the international level, their disposition should be determined by development finance institutions, and their shareholders in line with country-led and designed programs and priorities developed in a fully participatory process involving all relevant stakeholders, particularly citizens groups.�Analogously, at the local and national level, the disposition of resources should also be determined by elected bodies with the participation and involvement of all relevant stakeholders, particularly citizens groups, wherever pluralistic and open processes exist.�Process implicates product:�the closed nature of the G20 has circumvented any consideration of sustainable development in its Development Action Plan. ��The G20 should support a significant expansion of public finance to support sustainable development, including climate finance, as called for in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the UNFCCC Cancun Agreement.�The United Nations and its UNFCCC should work with other institutions, including the G20, to identify particularly innovative public sources of finance for mitigation and adaptation purposes and to design transparent, participatory and accountable mechanisms through which to deliver the financing in ways that further environmental, social and gender co-benefits and respect and uphold environmental, social, and gender safeguards. Retooling the G20 Development Action Plan to Focus on Sustainable Development.�The United Nations should work with the G20 and its member states to ensure that: ��Infrastructure.� a)�infrastructure and industrial priorities dovetail in ways that promote sustainable development; b)�trade agreements do not handicap the role of the state in national and regional development; c)�means by which risk is allocated between public and private sectors are set forth in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts which are disclosed to the public and which honor public obligations under existing international human and environmental rights conventions.�These contracts should support sustainable management of natural resources and serve community interests over the course of generations;� d)�low-income consumers receive protections against price increases arising from the removal of subsidies for fossil fuels, or end-products such as food that depend upon such fuels. ��Access to electricity.� To help meet the Millennium Development Goals and end energy poverty by 2030, the UN and the G20 should work with African partners to facilitate investments in energy technologies that prioritize energy access for the poor by focusing on affordable and reliable electricity (with�a particular focus on off-grid solutions) and cooking energy. ��Agriculture.� a)�small-scale, agro-ecological forms of food production are expanded; b)�recognizing the role that women in many developing countries play in securing local food production, while regulating and supporting the transformation of industrial and other forms of unsustainable agriculture; c)�land tenure laws and economic incentives for production should support the roles of women and men equally, and give preference to the role of smallholders; d)�mandates and subsidies for industrial biofuels production should be withdrawn. ��Expansion of Social Protection Models.� a)�governments maintain a strong role in the provision of such services; b)�social protection ?floors? not be considered ?ceilings?; c)�models aim for universal rather than piecemeal coverage of needs;� d)�models of social protection be designed in a participatory way by the countries and beneficiaries for whom they are intended, taking into account the particular role women play currently in the delivery of unpaid social services; e)�models should rely on existing standard-setting institutions for social protection, such as those of the International Labor Organization (ILO), rather than dilute the authority and mandate of such institutions. ��National and local community initiatives.� In retooling the DAP, with the support of UNEP, UNDP, and other UN agencies concerned with sustainable and equitable development, the G20 should emphasize the creation of national and local ownership of sustainable development plans, including national and local climate-change mitigation and adaptation plans.� ?Hard? and ?Soft? Commitments to a Sustainable World.�At the 1992 Earth Summit, three global conventions were launched (relating to climate, biodiversity, and forests) to set forth binding commitments by nation-states to sustainable development goals.� Currently, many nations want to reject such ?hard? commitments.�As an example, in 2010, in negotiating the Copenhagen Accord, nations replaced binding emission reduction requirements with a ?pledge and review? process.�?Soft? legal norms in the fields of environment and human rights are creating a worrying lack of true accountability. In setting out his hopes for the 2012 Earth Summit, the UN Secretary-General stated, There is a need to reinforce the institutions and processes involved in delivering on normative commitments made at the global level.�Presently, there is an apparent disconnect between the bodies making normative decisions and the bodies responsible for implementation? The United Nations should participate in all ?pledge and review? standard-setting processes of the G20 (e.g., responsible investment in value chains; environmental and social safeguards applying to infrastructure; responsible investment in agriculture) and ensure full civil society participation, particularly the involvement of affected communities, women and vulnerable groups, as well.� Relying on an approach that respects the ?common but differentiated responsibilities? of nations, civil society must work with global, regional, and national governance bodies to not only pressing for ?hard? commitments, but also create ?Measure, Report, and Verify? (MRV) systems.�These system would allow citizens to hold states and firms accountable for delivering emissions reductions, providing adequate aid for adaptation to climate change ? as well as for protecting community and individual rights to assets, including water, food and land.�These ?MRV? systems should be backed by strong independent grievance mechanisms and other adjudicatory processes with enforcement teeth that ensure that there are consequences for violations. While also working to strengthen legal frameworks for securing private and public-sector obligations, the UN and the G20 should: a) prepare an inventory of voluntary normative systems and b) launch a joint work plan (among the UN, the MDBs, civil society and the private sector) to assess the strengths and weaknesses of such systems in terms of conducting social, gender and environmental due diligence; guiding and disciplining the conduct of public and private actors; and ensuring access to justice by affected peoples.�The work plan should seek full implementation of Rio Principles 10 and 20.�Both the inventory and the work plan should be announced in the Earth Summit 2012 Outcome Document and the 2012 G20 Summit Communiqu�.


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Exotic Nature
THE PARTY Elisabeth Weinstock lifted the curtain on her new lifestyle boutique in West Hollywood with an opening party that had crowds out the door and exotic skins galore. THE PLAYERS Brett Hammond, Cristina Ehrlich, Harry Morton, Raina Penchansky THE HIGHLIGHTS Guests made their way through the boutique's four rooms, each dedicated to a different theme, and encountered Weinstock's exotic oeuvre of accessories, which ranged from simple clutches and business card holders to carefully constructed backgammon sets and even a pair of snakeskin-covered boxing gloves, the undisputed hit of the evening. Photography by John Milios