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Lose the fear, not the comfort.
The ultimate lower leg protection is achieved with a hardshell shin/knee combo like the POC Bone VPD Leg Guards. Don't be tempted to ride with less just because the guys on the videos do it. This is exactly what you'll be wishing for at the moment you hang your front tire in a soft berm at warp speed, and you and your bike become separate in mid air. Round and round the rider goes, how they'll land, no one knows. POC Bone protection is like insurance for your limbs.
The Bone Leg Guards' first defense against impacts is a tough polypropylene shell. It's highly abrasion and penetration resistant. The shields are padded with nicely finished EPP foam liners. The knee however, has the benefit of a dollop of VPD visco-elastic polymer dough. It's soft enough to conform perfectly over your kneecap, but hardens the instant a force is applied, absorbing much of the impact, while cradling and supporting your patella. And for those of you who habitually slip a pedal at inopportune times, there's a pad that ties into the elastic straps and it covers your calf and most of your Achilles. If it's too hot or unnecessary, you can remove this back portion. The elastic strap configuration is quite simple, and the quick release attachment at the outside of the shin is user friendly, offering a quick in-and-out, yet is super secure. Perhaps the greatest aspect of the Bone Leg Guards is the articulated knee -- the straps and padding do not wrap around the back of the knee joint, so there's never that annoying and uncomfortable knot of material that seems to plague other designs.
The POC Bone VPD Leg Guards are White w/ black closures. They come in two sizes -- Small and Large.
Tech Specs
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Size chart
|Back Protectors
|Body Length
|59 - 65in
(150 - 165cm)
|65 - 71in
(165 - 180cm)
|Pocito Back Protectors
|Body Length
|39 - 49in
(39 - 49cm)
|49 - 59in
(49 - 59cm)
|Hip Shorts
|Waist Circumference
|28 - 30in
(71 - 76cm)
|31 - 33in
(79 - 84cm)
|34 - 36in
(86 - 91cm)
|Bone VPD Arm
|Forearm Circumference
|7.9 - 10.2in
(20 - 26cm)
|10.6 - 13in
(27 - 33cm)
|Bicep Circumference
|8.7 - 11in
(22 - 28cm)
|11.4 - 13.8in
(29 - 35cm)
|Joint VPD Knee
|Calf Circumference
|11.8 - 13.4in
(30 - 34cm)
|13.4. - 15in
(34 - 38cm)
|15 - 16.5in
(38 - 42cm)
|10cm Above Knee Cap Circumference
|14.6 - 16.1in
(37 - 41cm)
|16.1 - 17.7in
(41 - 45cm)
|17.7 - 19.3in
(45 - 49cm)
|Joint VPD Shin
|Shin Length
|Bone VPD Leg
|Leg Length
|13.8 - 16.9in
(35 - 43cm)
|16.9 - 20.1in
(43 - 51cm)
|Joint VPD Elbow
|7.9 - 9.8in
(20 - 25cm)
|9.8 - 11.8in
(25 - 30cm)
|11.8 - 13.8in
(30 - 35cm)
|8.7 - 10.6in
(22 - 27cm)
|10.6 - 12.6in
(27 - 32cm)
|12.6 - 14.6in
(32 - 37cm)
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Calf:
- Measure the circumference of your calf at the widest point.
- Knee Cap:
- Measure 10cm above the center of the knee cap.
- Underarm:
- Measure the circumference around your underarms.
- Bicep:
- Measure around the fullest part of your biceps.
- Shin:
- Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap.
- Leg:
- Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap
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Good hardshell protection
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I like them. Surprisingly comfortable while pedaling. If you have larger legs the protection that covers the back of your calf could shift a little. I wish they came in black so I finally painted mine and was happy with the results.
Good fit and protection
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've used these for 3 months mostly for all mountain riding and some DH. They fit well and provide great protection. Using the straps instead of the sleeve helps when it's hot out. No issues when pedaling.
Sizing question.
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I'm 5'9" about 195lbs. Big thighs, and above average calves. I would be using these for bmx racing. My question is, small or large? When I use the sizing chart, my center ankle to center knee measure the largest size for small and smallest size for large. I don't want the ankle run problem, but I still want full protection. I have to be able to have full movement!
How are these for snow sports? They seem...
How are these for snow sports? They seem low profile and flexible enough, but also long enough as to interfere with a snowboard boot
Couldn't be better!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
If you are looking for a hard-shell knee and shin guard, look no further.
These provide awesome protection with great fit. Ventilation is top-notch for this kind of armor, with vents penetrating through the plate and padding underneath. At speed, you can actually feel the cooling breeze on your shins.
I have gone down hard at rocky Plattekill a couple of times with these, with no rotation or slippage. Last weekend I rode 30 miles of "pedaller's downhill" at Downieville and they couldn't have been better--great articulation for the pedalling, perfect protection from glancing blows when I came too close to stumps and rocks at warp speed, ZERO slipping or rotation, and not too hot in 90+ degree weather (without the calf-protection).
For reference: I am 6'2" with a 32" inseam wearing the size Large. The padding comes down to within 2" of the top of my shoe (5.10 Freeriders), with the plate ending an inch short of that. I ride gravity fairly fast and aggressively, but not at race speed.
Go Bigger
So these are pretty full on protection and of all the others I've had, they are the most comfortable, for ones with hard plastic. They get better after breaking in, but if not properly cinched down will rotate during wipeouts as others have indicated. They have protected me from some bad hits though and I haven't found another hard plastic one that I light more.
Fit amazing, Protect amazing!
POC redesigned these since then. They are easy to put on and take off, requiring only 3 straps and one optional sleeve (you can leave the sleeve off if you are pedaling all day). The calf protector is also removable. They articulate with the wearer better than any design on the market. POC really thought this out.
These are the first and only guards I've tried (and I've tried about 6) that don't ride up, slip down, or rotate around. They are surprising breathable. They protect AMAZINGLY well. I have DH crash tested them and they have saved me from impacts that should have resulted in stitches or even surgery. They have the most comprehensive coverage of any guard I've seen.
I've also used Rock Gardn and Roach protectors what slipped up, down, around, and rubbed the back of my knee raw. I've tried at least 3 other types too.
I am 5'10", 165lbs, 31.5" inseam, and I wear the Large.
I'm only 5ft 3inches, 115lbs, male. My...
I'm only 5ft 3inches, 115lbs, male.
My legs are about 36cm. (center ankle bone to center knee). From the size guide it seems I just about fit on the shorter end. But will these rub at the top of my foot? Also interested in the POC joint shins.
These would probably hit the top of your foot. I'd go with one of the smaller, lighter ones POC ones without the hard plastic, which I've found I keep stealing from my wife as they provide almost as good of protection and are more comfortable.
Not recommended to petite size
The two star rating reflects the inadequate size options poc provides, not the quality.
I am a woman 5'5'' 115lb. Even the small size is way too big. Further, the end of the shin guard cuts into my ankle (in the front) just like another reviewer pointed out. So if you are like me, get the poc joint leg protector size small. It offers nice fitting.
Hi Fen, how are the VPD Joint shins? I'm interested in the bone version, but I'm only 5ft 3inches, 115lbs, male. POC website shows that the minimum size for both models to be 35cm (center ankle bone to center knee). So they are actually sized different?
My legs are about 36cm.
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Poc brand name is over rated
Good range of movement. The extra calf piece does tend to get quite hot and the area around the ankles seems to dig in alot but all in all they fit according to size chart. To expensive for what you get however
Not a cross country leg guard
These things are hella strong, but are seriously for DH. I tried a few cross country rides with em, but they have a few hot spots. After like a good hour of riding they started to rub inside my knees which was a bummer because that felling sucks. But if your doing dh races, then id seriously suggest these because they're lightweight, they don't shift around on your leg, and they can take hits really well.
Pretty sweet stuff...
I am not a downhiller, but I am 42 and somehow don't have the sense of balance I thought I had. I ride very rocky technical trails and after the last bloody shin, decided enough was enough. I looked around the internet at lots of pads and kept coming back to POC because of comments about the quality of construction, fit, and protection. The pads have lived up to the hype. I have ridden several times in the pads and yes, have managed to eat it in a couple of rock gardens. I know the price is quite a bit higher than other pads, but I have learned that you get what you pay for and quite frankly, I have enough scars already to prove my manhood...The best part, though, is the piece of mind I have to ride the way I want without the worry and hesistation.
mostly awesome with a few major issues
First things first, I have bony skeletor legs so many of my issues wont be a the same for average Joes or manly meat heads.
No matter what I do, these pads rotate outward about 45 degrees and leave my inner shins wide open to injury. This is most likely due to me being bow legged, and all pads of this type tend to rotate a little bit. Fortunately for me I ride through dense city traffic and really only have to worry about getting side swiped or rear ended. So it's actually beneficial in my situation that these pads like to rotate outward. Being skinny, however, these pads only contact my legs at the ankles and the top of my knee caps. There's an inch gap between my shins and the inside of the pads. It makes no sense that the shin guard is designed to stick out further than the knee section unless the forward arching of the shins are supposed to flex inward upon impact, absorbing the blow like a spring. I have some big footballer friends and not even their shins stick out past their knees. In practicality this design works quite well for crashes but is also very uncomfortable since the ankle and knee cap are the only parts of my leg making contact with the pads. It feels like a constant pinch on my ankles and walking around in these can be painful after a while. While riding, however, this is not an issue.
My biggest gripe about this product is the crappy stitching quality. These pads are designed to be ridden by highly mobile, hard crashing, muddy and dirty adrenaline junkies. However, POC has the stupidity to use SINGLE stitching to keep everything in place. The first month of riding these without crashing, the stitching has already started to come out. I find myself every now and then cutting off loose strands that are 1-3 inches in length and having to redo the stitching myself. Unless you know how to sew with a fine needle, this sorta thing will seriously bug some folks. I wear with these pads 5 hours a day, four days a week, so they will see more usage than most, but for over $100.... c'mon POC, this is just lame.
I also own the POC bone arm protectors and they also have the same problem with the stitching. For the price, the quality just isn't there and the design of the whole thing still needs a lot of work. These knee guards feel like $70 pads... 90 at most.
The most important thing I must note about these pads is that they do indeed protect you and keep on truckin. The highly adjustable strap system is the best one I've come across after owning Six Six One and Fox Racing pads. Anybody can find the right fit after just a few minutes of tinkering with the straps. Once you get the fit just right, they will not move up or down at all....NOT ONE SINGLE MILIMETER that's awesome it is. These pads absorb blows like Mike Tyson taking a punch from a three year old. You can slam your shin into a fire hydrant or street pole at 20 mph and keep ridin without a hitch. I don't know about sharp rocks, but you can be sure you wont have to worry about your shins or knee caps in almost any crash. The agility you gain from the articulating joints is second to none. At full price, these pads will not fit the bill, but if you wait for a sale then you should certainly pick these up if they're in your budget.
Until a company designs these pads specifically for slim jims, you're not gonna find a better or more secure fit... so get them
UPDATE: I got sideswiped by an SUV blowing past a stop sign at 25mph. Not a scratch on me except my left knuckles where I punched out the jerk's headlight. I walked away just fine thanks to my knee and elbow pads.
Fool me once Shame on you, Fool my twice...
Shame on me. Ok I've been burned twice by these shin guards. The first time my pedal slid under them and sliced my shin open 4" long which ended up getting infected. Atleast I got a mean looking scar from that one. I thought the use of the calf protector may have contributed by pushing the guard forward a bit so I removed them.
Well... I recently washed out in a loose corner and went down on my side. The guard twisted around my leg causing my knee to be raked over the rocks. Now i have very painful road rash on my knee that kills every time i take a step. Two non trivial injuries in areas supposedly protected by this equipment. These things are going in the fire so they can be burned instead if me for a third time.
Damn Good
I got these, along with the POC Bone Arm, and I'm very happy. The best part about them is the articulated joint that allows for great freedom of movement. I'm 6'1" and 180lbs, and I went with the large size. I found once I started riding, they would slide down a bit from my initial placement, but not much, and once they settled in there was no further movement. I've found that other pads fit fine when your leg is straight, then constrict when you bend your knee. That is not the case with these, as they are made of two segments with a stitched joint. It makes for a very nice feel when pedaling.
No crashes yet, so I can't comment on the impact protection.
They are hardshell pads, so there is some warmth and weight to deal with, but they aren't bad at all.
They are designed as step-in/slide-on pads, with a small segment at the top of the pad that wraps around your leg, just above the knee. These can be worn without stepping in or sliding on, by just using the velcro straps. There a thigh strap, an ankle strap, and a calf strap. The calf strap is a nice design with much adjustment that allows a very comfortable fit.
It has been mentioned by others, and I found this to be the case as well, when you bend your knee, the hardshell portion of the pad stays fixed over the patella, and only the "dough" portion of the pad moves to cover the top of the knee. It doesn't give me any concerns, as the "dough" portion of the pad seems like it will be enough to protect on an impact. It has also been noted that the inside/outside of knee coverage isn't as good as it could be. I will agree that it appears the pads could wrap around a bit more, but it isn't such that I'd call it a bad design.
Overall, the most comfortable pads I've worn, with the best range of motion and least slippage. Certainly not cheap, but worth it if they hold up and last.
Is the top ... elastic-thingy (the one...
Is the top ... elastic-thingy (the one that wraps around the thigh) sewed onto the pad? Or is it velcro-adjustable?
No worries bro, Im pickin up what you're layin down..the top piece is attached but you should be able to cinch it down quite snug. Hope that helps.
Integral and very adjustable.
How it fits.
A good look at the Bone Leg straps and D3O thigh protection. Probably the best protection and most comfort of all the knee/shin pads I've tried. This shot shows them without the removable calf protection.
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Already home to most of the 1.6 million people living in 16 cities and counties across the region, the southern half of Virginia's Hampton Roads region will account for more than 60% of the entire region's overall growth through 2012.
Bisecting this urban corridor in the city of Chesapeake was the four-lane Battlefield Boulevard bridge over six lanes of interstate that carries 100,000 vehicles daily. In addition to heavy congestion, motorists faced dangerous merge conditions as traffic entered and exited the interstate at the same location.
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College Hockey:Meisner stops 43 as AIC earns road tie in weekend opener against Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. — American International College senior Ben Meisner does not have the sexiest stat line among Atlantic Hockey goaltenders. His 3.29 goals-against average ranks 12th overall in the 12-team conference. His .915 save percentage is well below that of high-profile goalies like Niagara's Carson Chubak and Jason Torf of Air Force. His win percentage — well, he hasn't won an Atlantic Hockey game yet this season.
Meisner however, who set a conference record with 61 saves in an Oct. 12 win over Penn State, has consistently been — for the past three seasons — one of the few bright spots of a program that has finished its Atlantic Hockey slate in 10th place once and dead last twice since his arrival in 2009.
A bulwark who has endured at least 39 shots in the seven games that he has finished this season, Meisner put AIC on his back again on Saturday, stopping 43 of 44 shots as the Yellow Jackets (3-5-3, 1-2-2) earned a road draw with Canisius, 1-1, at the Buffalo State Ice Arena in Buffalo.
"I thought he had a wonderful game," AIC coach Gary Wright said. "Very composed. Clutch in big moments of the game, which he often is. I think when he is playing like that, he instills a lot of confidence in our team as well."
The Golden Griffins (2-6-4, 0-3-3) did not make it easy. Canisius buzzed Meisner throughout the game, outshooting the Yellow Jackets, 44-22, and forcing the goaltender from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to make several difficult saves — including a Hasek-like swipe with his right arm while lying flat on his back to stop Griffs' defenseman Ben Danford's redirect at the right post at 11:33 of the second period.
"I feel like we had a lot of opportunities to score," said Danford, a playmaking defenseman who played one of his most aggressive games of the season, consistently attacking Meisner's crease. "He had a great game. He played really well. But it's kind of on us to bury those opportunities and close out games."
As offensively challenged as the Griffs may be — Canisius' 1.5 goals per game ranks second-to-last in the nation — coach Dave Smith's team had shown signs of life in the attacking zone recently, collecting 32 or more shots in four of the last five games. The Griffs have gone 1-2-2 in that stretch.
"We're playing well; we're doing good things, we're happy with the process," Smith said. "We're going to break through. It's almost like someone is saying, 'Listen, Canisius, keep playing well, keep showing me, and then you're going to go on a two-month run.' That's what it feels like. We're getting our chances. We're just waiting for that one break that sends you off on a confident note."
Griffs forward Taylor Law had six shots in this contest alone, but Canisius could only beat Meisner once. Operating on a power play, senior winger Kyle Gibbons roofed a one-timer from the left circle past the AIC goaltender at 5:13 of the second period.
The tally marked the first Canisius goal with the man advantage since a 2-2 tie with Clarkson on Nov. 4. The Griffs' power-play unit is ranked 50th in the country.
"We're doing good things," Smith said, although he also lamented a pair of missed special teams opportunities in the second and third period. "It's a part of the game that we work at. We just want to get better results."
The Yellow Jackets had initially taken the lead in the first period on a power play of their own when forward Jon Puskar unleashed a shoulder-high blast from the right point to beat Griffs' netminder Tony Capobianco at the 18:53 mark. Capobianco finished with 21 saves.
"Our guys have been doing a really good job with it," Wright said, referring to an AIC power play, which is clicking at a success rate of nearly 22 percent — the best in Atlantic Hockey. "We've worked with some different sets, and we have a senior, Jeff Ceccacci, who quarterbacks our first power play (unit), and Chris Markiewicz, who quarterbacks our second power play, and we've been really pleased. We work on it a lot. We hope we can sustain it."
Canisius is 11-0-2 in its last 13 games against AIC, and the teams will face off again at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Griffs will try to get the jump on the visiting Yellow Jackets, and for good reason — in addition to being the eighth-best defensive team in Division I hockey, Canisius is 13-0-6 in its last 19 games when scoring first. An early goal (or two) could give Smith's young team a big boost toward its first home win of the 2012-13 campaign.
"Our game plan isn't going to change," Smith said. "You have to get points every weekend, no matter who you play. If you look back at the history of (Atlantic Hockey), the teams that have finished in the top three or four get points every weekend. That's what we are trying to do."
While the long-suffering AIC program has enjoyed some positive developments this season, including the impressive victory over the Nittany Lions and another shocking win against No. 18 Quinnipiac on Nov. 6, the Yellow Jackets need to string some wins together to prove that long-term change has truly come.
"We would have been happiest if we got two points," Wright said. "That's what we're looking for. But it was a point on the road, a pretty well-played game on both sides. We're right back at it in 24 hours, and we know it will be more difficult than it was tonight. We're just going to have to come out, when the puck is dropped, and be prepared to play."
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But this week I'm not even going to bother with that. Because there's really nothing wrong with a week full of nothing, is there? From now on, if I do nothing, I'm going to say it loud and proud. I did NOTHING this week! There, that wasn't so hard. Nothingness is freeing. : )
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California Gold Rush, Part 2Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Day 3: If it could go wrong it did. With no snow at the trailhead we started cruising up the old dirt road, which was dusty at first. After the first corner we found the road was also a creek bed. So now it was a muddy boulder field with melt water rushing down. That proved to be quite hard on the sleds so we opted into the bushes on the hill side and just headed up. Luckily the snow line wasn't too far up the hill and there was plenty of it up there. .... Continue Reading this Post


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The Bucs (18-8 overall, 12-2 Atlantic Sun) remain atop the A-Sun standings with four games to play. Meanwhile, UNF enters the game without a win in league play this season. ETSU leads the all-time series against the Ospreys 3-0 since both teams joined the league last season.
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Flu activity remained high in the United States through Jan. 13 but is decreasing in some areas, numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Friday show. Twenty-nine children have died as a result of the flu since the season's start.
Although there's no national reporting system for adult flu-related deaths, the CDC said that 8.3 percent of deaths reported in its 122 Cities Mortality Reporting System were due to pneumonia and influenza. That's above the epidemic threshold of 7.2 percent. The rate of deaths linked to pneumonia and flu the week before was 7.3 percent.
Forty-eight states reported widespread geographic influenza activity, but the wave is beginning to wane in some areas, CDC said.
In other flu news, the company that makes Tamiflu, an antiviral drug used to lessen the severity of flu in those exposed to the virus, has released reserve stocks to lessen shortages in some parts of the country.
"With the addition of these reserve supplies, we anticipate having sufficient supply of Tamiflu capsules to meet demand for this flu season," spokeswoman Tara Iannuccillo said.
The liquid form of the drug, given to children because they can't easily swallow pills, has been difficult to find. Genentech, of South San Francisco, has worked with the Food and Drug Administration to get more 75-milligram capsules of the drug on the market in the United States, Iannuccillo said. Pharmacists can mix the contents of the capsules with a sweet liquid to make a drug that children can easily take.
The company is also working to get new shipments of the liquid form of Tamiflu "to distributors as new supplies of this formulation become available," Iannuccillo said.
There have been localized shortages of flu vaccine as people scrambled to get vaccinated. The CDC anticipates there will be enough vaccine available for everyone who wants it but that they might have to try several providers to find someone with it in stock, spokesman Tom Skinner said.
Next year's flu season should bring more vaccine and more vaccine options. The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine that is grown in cells, rather than fertilized chicken eggs. Called Flublok, it will be produced by vaccine manufacturer Novartis. The cell-culture technology "will improve the reliability and flexibility of supply for future seasons" spokeswoman Sarah Coles said. The technology is already being used to make other FDA-approved vaccines.
A vaccine grown on cells rather than in chicken eggs is not only faster but is accessible to the 600,000 Americans estimated to have egg allergies, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The allergy is most common in children, and 70 percent of people outgrow the allergy by age 16.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Farmer's Wife—Week 11
Then I remembered that one of those three blocks would be #26, Cut Glass Dish, with its 24 teeny-tiny HSTs. And I decided, maybe it's time to start doing the blocks in random order. : ) So welcome to my new and improved, highly randomized Farmer's Wife quilt.
Up first: block #24, Country Path. (I started this one before I realized Cut Glass Dish was imminent.) And check it out, I screwed up the color placements AGAIN. At least I noticed it this time. : ) Two of the blue-print triangles and two of the yellow oval-print triangles need to be swapped. Fortunately, I think it's a pretty easy fix, and I will try to tackle that sometime this week. Because it is kind of bothering me—the block doesn't look as organized as it should, or something.
Next, block #86, Squash Blossom. Yep, I got my hot little hands on a few of the new Sugar Creek prints by Denyse Schmidt (the blue floral and the green gingham). You knew those would have to show up in my Farmer's Wife quilt somewhere, right? I thought about paper-piecing this block, but since it's basically constructed in strips, I decided against that. And it came together fine using the templates, so I'm glad I did it this way.
And here's block #109, Windows. If you're looking for a super quick, easy Farmer's Wife block, this one's for you! I decided my change of strategy was so worth it when I was working on this one instead of Cut Glass Dish. : )
14 comments:
- Elizabeth D. said...
I actually like the way your Country Path block looks - I like the colors the way they are! I can understand being put off by Cut Glass Dish, but it's not as hard as it looks. Yes, the cutting is tedious, but really, it's not that bad. I really like Squash Blossom! Those new DS prints look super pretty!
- August 30, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- Kim said...
Country path is really cool! I like the new DS Sugar Creek with the red dots!!!! YUM!
- August 30, 2011 at 6:01 AM
- Cindy said...
I reallly like number 24. The colors are randomly placed, but the pattern is completely clear. They all look great, really.
- August 30, 2011 at 6:48 AM
- **nicke... said...
love them. i still haven't started my fw blocks yet... i will someday!
- August 30, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Leila said...
Beautiful! I love the Squash Blossom.
I didn't notice the mixed up triangles - some of the FW blocks are so weird that it is impossible to tell if there is a pattern.
I must finish some projects and start this! I am thinking my American Jane stash would be a great bunch if fabrics to use.
- August 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM
- liz said...
I can't wait to see it all together!
- August 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM
- Robin said...
Just though I'd throw in my two cents on #24 -- I'm not sure what it's supposed to look like since I don't have the book in front of me, but the pieces are evenly placed and I think once the 1/4" around the edge is sewn in to the quilt, it will look more balanced to you. I say go with it! No need to take the seam ripper to that one. ;-)
- August 30, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Jessica said...
Oh I love the fabrics, and am uberjealous of the new Denyse Schmidt fabrics! Too funny, I did almost the EXACT same thing when piecing the country path block together. Argh. I love your new method though, sometimes I peek ahead and just say ugh when I see the blocks awaiting me!
- August 30, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Melinda said...
See, if you hadn't pointed out the mistake, I never would have known! Of course, I'm not doing FW so that may have something to do with it! Love your blocks!
- August 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- Gail's Card Cafe' said...
Nice ! I really like the #24's color combo :)
- August 30, 2011 at 10:24 PM
- Laura said...
It's wednesday now! In Australia that is. It's almost half gone and I'm waiting so impatiently for Wip Wednesday!!! Hurry up you guys! Catch up!
- August 30, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Linz said...
These are so great!!! I love em!!
- August 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM
- Live a Colorful Life said...
Love LOVE your fabric choices. You are using some of my all-time favorite HB prints!
- August 31, 2011 at 12:49 AM
- suemac said...
I haven't done Country Path yet, only Country Farm which I had to redo. It turned out much better the 2nd time around.
- August 31, 2011 at 11:51 AM


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Men's Basketball Leads Start to Finish in Win at Lafayette
The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Princeton (2-3) while extending Lafayette's (1-5) skid to four games.
Two Tigers set career-high scoring totals in the win, with Ian Hummer putting in 28 points and T.J. Bray adding 17. Hummer had reached 25 on three occasions, most recently against Northeastern in Jadwin Gym on Nov. 13. Bray's previous best was 16 at Jadwin Gym against Cornell last season.
Lafayette entered the game allowing opponents to shoot 59 percent from inside the arc, and the Tigers chose to exploit that rather than fire away from outside to the degree they had been through the first four games this season. The Tigers had been averaging 22.5 3-point tries a game, but against the Leopards, they attempted only 10 3-pointers.
Princeton shot 58 percent for the game overall, including making six of those 10 3-point tries.
The Tigers never trailed in the win, scoring the game's first five points and running out to a 19-4 lead with 12 minutes before the break. The lead reached 20 less than eight minutes into the second half and peaked at 22 midway through the second half.
Lafayette saw the return of its leading scorer on the season, sophomore Dan Trist, who had missed the last three games with an ankle injury suffered the day the Leopards faced Kentucky. Trist started and played 24 minutes, co-leading the Leopards with 10 points along with Tony Johnson.
Princeton will head to Wagner for a 7 p.m. game Wednesday. The Seahawks are 1-2 this season and will play at Albany Monday.
Postgame notes
• Sophomore Denton Koon made his first career start.
• Ian Hummer's 28 points were the most a Tiger has scored since Douglas Davis had 31 in the College Basketball Invitational first-round game at Evansville last March.
• Hummer moved past Brian Taylor '84 into 11th place on the Princeton career scoring list, now with 1,255 points. Gabe Lewullis '99 is in 10th place at 1,277 points.
• Will Barrett was the third Tiger in double figures with 13 points, giving him 10-plus points in four of five games this season.
• All four of Princeton's consecutive wins in the annual series against Lafayette have been by double digits, all between 14-19 points.
• It was the first time this season that an opposing player did not score at least 22 points against the Tigers.
• Freshmen Mike Washington Jr. and Edo Lawrence and seniors Ameer Elbuluk and Isaac Serwanga (both joined the team this season) made their career debuts in the final minute. Sophomore Brian Fabrizius made his season debut in the final minute.
• The Tigers made a starting lineup change for the first time this season, with Koon sharing the backcourt with Bray in place of Chris Clement, who played nine minutes off the bench.
• Princeton's +16 rebounding advantage was its largest against a Division I opponent since outrebounding Towson by 17 on Dec. 22, 2010.


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ZF-7946: Zend_Db_Adapter_Oracle triggers E_NOTICE without oci extension
Zend_Db_Adapter_Oracle::_connect() throws an exception if the oci8 extension isn't loaded, but the $_execute_mode member variable is set to OCI_COMMIT_ON_SUCCESS, which gives an E_NOTICE without the extension. The following patch may solve the problem, but I don't know the ins and outs of the Adapter logic so I can't be 100% certain that this won't cause other problems.
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Minot, N.D. – The Black Hills State University women's golf team placed second at the Minot State Invitational in Minot, N.D. led by sophomore Brandi Holmes.
Sophomore Brandi Holmes posted a two-day total of 169 to win the overall individual title. Black Hills State finished with a total of 707 for the tournament, 13 strokes behind tournament champion Minot State.
"We played much better this tournament," said head coach Jaime Bentley. "Brandi (Holmes) played really well and she was able to finish the tournament on top."
Black Hills State will return to action in the spring. The Yellow Jackets will open the spring season at the S.D. School of Mines Invitational in Rapid City, S.D. on April 10-11, 2011.
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ZF-5004: Zend_OpenId_Consumer - Fails to associate with the provider
Zend_OpenId_Consumer fails to associate with the openID provider. Tried two providers, verisign and myopenid.
The method _associate in Zend_OpenId_Consumer returns false. The following condition
if (strlen($secret) != 32) { return false; }
fails and hence consumer is not able to associate with provider. When i do a var_dump of $secret i get (length=32). but strlen doesnt return 32 making the above condition false.
Update:- I do have mbstring installed. Below is the what phpinfo shows
mbstring Multibyte Support enabled Multibyte string engine libmbfl Multibyte (japanese) regex support enabled Multibyte regex (oniguruma) version 3.7.1
mbstring extension makes use of "streamable kanji code filter and converter", which is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1.
Directive Local Value Master Value mbstring.detect_order no value no value mbstring.encoding_translation Off Off mbstring.func_overload 2 2 mbstring.http_input pass pass mbstring.http_output pass pass mbstring.internal_encoding UTF-8 UTF-8 mbstring.language neutral neutral mbstring.script_encoding no value no value mbstring.strict_detection Off Off mbstring.substitute_character no value no value
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Retired New York Giants running back Tiki Barber has been named as one of the 105 candidates for the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame. And let's be honest, Barber is a definite shoe-in for the Hall of Fame.
Let us count the ways.
1. He's got a Super Bowl championship ring.
2. He's got high character on and off the field.
3. He always trusted in the leadership of his quarterback.
4. He never, never quits when the going gets tough.
5. He's got a successful television career that keeps him visible.
Tiki Barber even had enough in his football tank to make a bid at returning to the NFL for the 2011 season. The list goes on and one for one of the most incredible athletes to ever wear a New York Giants uniform and…wait…what's that you say? I've got the wrong Giants player?
My apologies. I meant to say Tiki Barber Phil Simms deserves to in the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. The selection committee will narrow the list down from 105 to 25 semifinalists and the vote for the final 15 modern candidates will take place February 4, 2012.
Some of the most notable names of this year's class of candidates include: Drew Bledsoe, Phil Simms, Jerome Bettis, Terrell Davis, Eddie George, Herschel Walker, Cris Carter, Keyshawn Johnson, Jimmy Smith, Sterling Sharpe, Ben Coates, Todd Christensen, Tony Boselli, Lomas Brown, Jim Covert, Jim Lachey, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Charles Haley, Clay Matthews, Everson Walls, Darren Woodson, Bill Cowher, Jimmy Johnson, Bill Parcells, NFL Films' Steve Sabol and former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue


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Women in WAVS are offered unique experiences within their major not available to other students such as:
The WAVS Living and Learning Community is housed on the second and third floors of Young Hall. Our Residential Advisors and Peer Advisor are also majors in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and are former WAVS.
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Freshman women in all options within the Animal and Veterinary Sciences major are eligible for the WAVS program.
There is no GPR or state residency requirement. Assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis. A $175 activity fee is required.
A note to parents about activity fees: WAVS is entirely self-funded, and we do not receive monies from the University for the community. The $175 activity fee collected from each student funds the programs, dinners, and speakers for the year.
The freshman year is a time of great adjustments from high school to college life. WAVS can help you successfully make that transition. You will live and study with other women who are in your major. They will share the same coursework, test schedules, study groups, and club activities. It is an opportunity to make life-long friendships with other women who share your interests, dreams, and ambitions.
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By Marianna Reilly
Is a human being only as valuable as the work she does or the job he has? According to Catholic Social Teaching, people have value not because of what they do, but because of their inherent dignity – and because of that, all workers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
At the 2011 Social Action Summer Institute, a four-day workshop for Catholic social justice ministries organized by the Roundtable Association of Catholic Social Action Directors, challenged participants to consider the modern-day implications of a cornerstone of Catholic Social Teaching – the concept of the "dignity of work."
From July 10 to 13, participants discussed the development this concept, which originated with Pope Leo XIII's 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum. Published at a time when people were migrating from the farmlands to the urban industrial workforce, the encyclical responded to the tumultuous redefinition of human labor that was going on in society.
"The Church needed to say something about this – namely, that there's a moral quality to the work people do, and that all workers must be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of what that work is," said Tom Dobbins, justice and peace coordinator.
"The encyclical was also groundbreaking in that it declared that workers have a right to private property, earned through their labor – this had never been said before in Catholic Social Teaching," said Dobbins.
The U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) currently defines the dignity of work with the following statement:
The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God's creation. If the dignity of work is to be protected, then the basic rights of workers must be respected–the right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to the organization and joining of unions, to private property and to economic initiative.
The purpose of Catholic Social Teaching goes beyond an intellectual reflection in a hundred-year old papal letter, said Dobbins. It must be actively discussed, pursued and defended as times change and the needs of workers evolve. That is something the Social Action Institute tries to promote among organizations like Catholic Charities New York, with missions that tied to social justice ministries.
As an organization, Catholic Charities New York upholds the principles of the dignity of work with a variety of initiatives:
– A Commitment to Fair Trade. Only fair trade coffee is served in our cafeterias and at our events. We choose fair trade coffee because it is harvested and produced by workers who are paid a fair and living wage.
– The Work of Human Hands Sale. For the past ten years, Catholic Charities New York has hosted the "Work of Human Hands" sale, in partnership with international relief organization Catholic Relief Services. During the holiday season, a variety of fairly traded goods are available for purchase.
– Support for Community Groups. Catholic Charities works closely with day laborers in the Bronx, providing them with free resources and consultation, and ensuring that they are treated justly and with respect.
– Campaign for Domestic Workers. Catholic Charities supported the campaign for domestic workers, arguing for a higher wage and to ensure basic work standards and protections for those employed as nannies, caregivers and housekeepers in New York.
– Career Coaching and Job Search Assistance. For the past four years, Catholic Charities has provided career coaching through the Help & Hope program, offered in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley. We also help refugees living in New York find work, and have recently initiated a job-placement program for students in our Guild for the Blind.
Panelists at the Social Action Summer Institute included Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans, former Catholic Charities USA President Fr. Fred Kammer, and the USCCB's Kathy Saile.
Catholic Charities New York has been deeply involved in the work of the Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors since 1985, when it was founded by social action directors. For its first 25 years, the Roundtable was a program of the National Pastoral Life Center in New York City before transitioning to an independent organization. The Roundtable is committed to deepening the capacity of social action directors to engage in the social mission of the church.
Learn more information about Catholic Social Teaching: http://www.catholiccharitiesny.org/get-involved/advocate/learn/


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A real competition, continued
Ventura City Council candidates get candid about local politics
By VCR Staff 10/17/2013
For the last two Ventura City Council election cycles, it's been quite a circus, with as many as 16 candidates, all of whom seemingly split votes among themselves when perhaps the best man or woman could have been seated on the Council. This year, however, we breathe a sigh of relief as only nine candidates vie for four seats, including three incumbents.
As we have in the past, the VCReporter gave out questionnaires with five questions to all of the candidates, with their responses revealing, we hope, all voters need to know when it comes time to cast their ballots. Due to time and space constraints, we will be running all of these online in our news section at www.vcreporter.com, starting Oct. 10, but we will provide equal space for each candidate, running three candidates per issue until Oct. 24. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
This week, we continue with incumbent Jim Monahan and candidates Paul Meehan and Erik Nasarenko. Go to www.vcreporter.com for the full interviews.
Candidate Paul Meehan
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What will be your top priorities as a City Council member?
• Quality of life is a big issue for me. My friends, my neighbors and my family have all been recently affected by crime. One friend came home in the afternoon to find a guy ransacking her house. He ran off and ended up getting away. Between 2011 and 2012, there was a 45 percent increase in auto thefts (282 incidents) and a 21 percent increase in residential burglaries (500 incidents).
I want to work more closely with the police department to provide what they need to do their jobs better.
I am also dedicated to enhancing the quality of our surroundings. That means the upkeep of services like trees being trimmed, roads being paved, libraries open and accessible, parks clean and well-kept.
• Economic stability is a major issue for me
On my website, www.paulmeehan.com, I've set some lofty goals for various projects around the city. But there is no way we can achieve them until we achieve fiscal solvency and responsible spending first. A starting point is for the city to provide a more clear, and easy to read budget. Remove all the acronyms. Make the "account names" less mystical and much more detailed. I want the average person to be able to look at that document and know how money is being spent. My goal is to uncover wasteful spending. I'm confident that in a budget as large as ours that there are many ways we can conserve. I don't want to simply cut line items. I want to improve the efficiency of our spending. I would advocate a system that rewards city employees and citizens for watchdog-like behavior. I will not pass any unfunded liabilities on to my children.
• Environmental issues are core for me
An important limiting factor for the health of our city and economy is water. Our reserves are limited. I want the city to offer incentives to conserve. For example, there are very low-cost ways to implement gray-water recapture hardware for houses. The water that comes from your dishwasher, sinks and laundry machines can very well be used to water landscapes. That saves us money and the city water.
The flow of traffic around town can be improved. Stop-and-go traffic reduces fuel efficiency and reduces air quality.
As a coastal town we have a responsibility to be sure the ocean is clean and safe. I want to work towards reducing toxic storm water runoff.
Incumbent Jim Monahan
What will be your top priorities as a City Councilman?
The future of our incredibly beautiful city is very important to me. As a mayor and councilman, I have worked hard to make sure our quality of life is safe from overcrowding and our limited resources are secure for the future. My life has been committed to improving and promoting this city, which I love. I was born here, where I have lived my whole life with the exception of military service in Korea.
I returned and attended Ventura College, married and raised my family while working in my father's business on the Avenue, which he started in 1928. In the 53 years I owned the business, we employed hundreds of workers so I understand administration, finance and budgeting. I believe that the city should be run like a business.
My top priorities are: financial stability, public safety, a clean and well-maintained city, creation of more jobs, protection of the environment, responsive and transparent government, business retention, senior services, cultural enrichment and a well-planned community.
I ask for your vote to assure that the voice of the people will be heard. Call me at 643-4275 or visit my website at jimmonahan.com.
Candidate Erik Nasarenko
Deputy district attorney
What will be your top priorities as a City Council member?
Identifying a funding source to build and operate a third Ventura public library, a much-needed community resource that was sadly taken away when Wright Library closed in 2009. Libraries are not only a source of community pride and shared enrichment, but also important crime-prevention tools.
Reducing crime and improving our quality of life by bringing more economic vitality to the city through responsible growth, job development opportunities and increased travel and tourism.
Completing Kellogg Park on the Westside and fully implementing the Sports Fields Master Plan at Ventura Community Park, which called for picnic tables with shade pavilions overlooking the barranca, a multipurpose community center and several children's playgrounds, among other community benefits.
Working with businesses, nonprofits, conservancies, landowners and government entities to create the 16-mile Ventura River Parkway Project; and helping the Ventura Botanical Gardens to begin to fulfill its vision of creating Mediterranean gardens above City Hall.
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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
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- Name: United Methodist Church - General Board of Church and Society
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The United Methodist Church ? General Board of Church and Society ? an international NGO in consultative status with UN ECOSOC based in New York and Washington, DC, hereby submits itsposition on a number of issues related to the Rio+20 Conference.
In its Book of Resolutions, The United Methodist Church declaresthat: ?The indivisibility of human rights underscores theunderstanding that freedom without food is hollow, that justicewithout jobs is like a clanging cymbal, and that liberty is a shamwhen people do not have land to inhabit and farm?.Societiesbecome peaceful when the demands of justice are met. Justicebecomes not only a dream but a reality when the implements of wargive way to implements of peace. Food and jobs, also, areimplements of peace. Would that indeed, at the end of the day, nochild, no woman, and no one, goes to bed hungry with an emptystomach.? (BOR, # 6025)
A. Expectations for the Outcome of Rio+20:
a. The United Methodist Church affirms human rights as afoundational principle, universal and indivisible in all itsaspects ? civil, political, economic, social and cultural.The human rights approach to sustainable development is crucial in re-affirming and promoting sustainable development.
b. Human rights are founded on human dignity. Humandignity affirms the well-being of every person, enablingand empowering each one to forge their well-beingwithout imperiling the well-being of future generations.Rio+20 must affirm empowerment, equity and justice asfundamental elements of a sustainable future.
c. At Rio+20, governments must re-affirm and not renegeon already available and legally-binding internationalhuman rights instruments, including the Right toDevelopment. Together with the human rights obligationsof states, Rio+20 must also be guided by commitmentspreviously made by these states in Rio 20 years ago andin subsequent reviews of the UNCSD process.
B. The Green Economy:
a. Economic justice must be at the foundation of Rio+20?sdiscussion of the economy, including proposals for greeneconomy. This entails an economy that is just, equitable,and sustainable.
b. Economic justice demands that any notion of economicgrowth must be the result of participatory decision-making ? inclusive of all sectors of society, but especiallythe poor and vulnerable ? forging a future that redoundsto their well-being and not just based on market conditions that favor the private sector.
c. Economic justice demands that control of resourcesshould be in the hands of those who need and depend onthem the most. This requires that corporate control ofthese resources should be regulated fully so as toconform to human rights standards ? including thosestandards that protect sustainable production andconsumption.
C. Sustainable development goals:
a. As it is, the Millennium Development Goals ? alreadydubbed as minimum development goals ? are in dangerof meeting their targets by 2015. Any new set of goalsmust not only re-instate the human rights-basedapproach that was lost in the negotiation of the MDGs,but also must now include clearly-defined mandates forall stakeholders in the achievement of sustainable development. Such mandates must enunciate duties andobligations that are measurable for success or failure.
b. Local and national bodies dealing with sustainabledevelopment are crucial in realizing global sustainability.National plans must be mandated by Rio+20 so that whatever agreements are forged have both local andglobal implementing mechanisms.
D. Civil society participation
a. The determination of sustainable development that meetsthe needs and capacities of peoples and the earth arisesout of truly inclusive, consultative, democratic andparticipatory processes among all stakeholders. Civilsociety?s role in the implementation of Agenda 21 andagreements that will come out of Rio+20 Conference iscrucial and indispensable and must be clearly inscribed inany agreements forged in Rio. It is highly recommendedthat a consultative body of all stakeholders, including civilsociety be formed and mandated to support Agenda 21and Rio+20 agreements.
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Environmental, social and economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Earth Summit Rio + 20 Discussion Paper Summary and Recommendations for Government
General Background
Twenty years ago, following the first Earth Summit in Rio de Janiero, Maurice F. Strong, Secretary General of the Summit, said that ?the movement to turn the world from its self-consumptive course to one of renewal and sustenance has unmistakably spread.? i He added, however, that ?there is not yet a concerted and decisive response to the magnitude and urgency of the task.? As Strong said, ?There is still a great deal to do.?
Today these words ring true. There is still a great deal to do! An unsustainable and unjust model of development prevails. It commodifies and exhausts Earth?s resources and relies heavily on unequal trade liberalization which favors developed countries and transnational corporations over people, healthy ecosystems, and the needs of present and future generations. A growing inequality exists between the wealthy and those who are impoverished by the lack of access to adequate food, water, energy, land, education and health services.
This growing gap in wealth is recognized as one of the root causes of conflict and violence worldwide. As the Johannesburg Summit acknowledged, these ?deep fault lines that divide human society between the rich and the poor and the ever-increasing gap between the developed and the developing worlds pose a major threat to global prosperity, security and stability.? ii The 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) must reclaim and advance an ethical and inclusive global vision that promotes ecological and social integrity, the global common good, and the well-being of all peoples and Earth. Moreover, in the words of the Earth Charter, Rio+20 must move us to realize our ?responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life and to future generations.? iii
Opportunities and Challenges
Mr. Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the upcoming Rio + 20 Conference, said, ?Rio + 20 is humanity?s chance to commit to a transition to a green economy, to lift people out of poverty. We cannot wait another 20 years.? The 1992 Summit?s promise to make ?environmental protection? an integral part of the development process? has not been fulfilled, and its call to action document, Agenda 21, which at the time 178 governments agreed to adopt, is largely forgotten. This document provided a framework for action to be implemented globally, nationally and locally by governments, organizations of the United Nations and major groups in every area in which the activity of humans has a direct impact on the environment. Why this failure when the international community has the technological expertise, a clearer, scientifically-based understanding of Earth as a living system of interdependent, interrelated components of which humans are a part, and the financial resources to explore and implement more sustainable modes of development? Clearly, there is reluctance to critique present economic and social systems, as well as a lack of political will for action based on such critiques.
The October 2010 Report of the Secretary General, Harmony With Nature, ?provides an overview of how the life-style of the twenty-first century, through its consumption and production patterns, has severely affected Earth?s carrying capacity, and how human behavior has been the result of a fundamental failure to recognize that human beings are an inseparable part of nature, and that we cannot damage it without severely damaging ourselves. ?The philosophy of holism, embodied in the concept of sustainable development, rests on an understanding that all things are interconnected and that nothing occurs in isolation.? iv Any substantive alteration of one of Earth?s components affects the health and vitality of the entire system.
The prevailing economic theory, grounded in limitless expansion and growth, is in contradiction with finite resources. The competition that is a hallmark of the current model has led to ever increasing inequity between the rich and those who are living in poverty, at both global and national levels. Furthermore, at the time of the 1992 Earth Summit, one of Maurice Strong?s greatest disappointments was the failure to move firmly enough against the world?s industrial-military complex. Since then, the business of war has intensified ? destroying human life and well-being, abusing the environment, consuming resources and blocking the United Nations? main agenda of fostering sustainable pathways to peace and security. Therefore, we see the following elements, rooted in an equitable and holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of all of life, as foundational in the deliberations that will take place during Rio+20.
Green Economy
The limitless growth and production model of development must be abandoned. We support a green economy that reflects an integration of the environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainable development; that places equity of access to green technology, jobs and practices for developing countries over green capitalism, which disproportionately benefits developed countries and transnational corporations. ?A green economy results in improved human well�being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities?it can be thought of as one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive.? v
A green economy must recognize the limits of the free market economy, and favor a more locally-based economy; respect the diversity of cultures, and the consequent need to develop ?diverse green economies;? while addressing structural change that would genuinely address the eradication of institutional poverty and its accompanying injustices. In addition, in a green economy GDP cannot be the strategic marker of development to the exclusion of all other Indicators. It is important to utilize a variety of Indicators, including the Human Development Index (HDI), based on the premise that ?people are the real wealth of a nation.? vi The HDI, however, does not currently include any environmental measures in its calculations despite an emphasis on the environment in the 2010 Human Development Report ? ?human development, if not sustainable, is not true human development.?
Human Rights and Earth Rights
We firmly advocate a shift from an ethic of exploitation to an ethic of right relationship ? an ethic based on the rights of humans and of Earth as essential for individuals, society and ecosystems to flourish. The concept of the rights of nature is also emerging, with the growing awareness of Earth as a living system of interconnected components. vii This concept highlights the importance of human beings living in a more balanced and harmonious relationship with nature, as opposed to the prevailing relationship of domination. This planetary vision can lead to a just and sustainable peace.
?Earth rights are human rights; they are not separate rights.? viii If people do not have access to clean water, food and sanitation; if people are restricted in their prudent use of land in the name of ?progress;? if people are victimized by governments and corporations which engage in unbridled extraction, pollution and devastation of land and bodies of water, then human and Earth rights are violated.
In conclusion, we support the following recommendations that promote an integrated approach to sustainable development:
? Enforce the following principles as referred to in Agenda 21:
? o Apply the Precautionary Principle to ensure that new products and technologies (e.g., genetically modified seeds) do not have destructive or irreversible damage that results in environmental degradation. ix
? o Enforce the Polluters? Pay Principle and apply payment to the adaptation and mitigation needs of developing countries. x
? o Guarantee the representation of local peoples, especially Indigenous Peoples, as active participants in decision-making processes to bring about equitable, fair and just sustainable development. xi
? Acknowledge the human right to water and proper sanitation, and hold accountable those corporations which both deplete and pollute the global water supply.
? Sponsor educational programs for citizens on sustainable development and, specifically, on patterns of consumption and production within each country?s context.
? Endorse the establishment of the proposed Financial Transaction Tax to contribute to climate adaptation and more equitable economies in developing countries.
? End subsidies for fossil fuels and industrial agriculture in order to move toward the end of fossil fuel dependency; and invest in small farmers and agro-ecology.
? Facilitate the transfer of innovative technology from the developed world to assist the developing world in an approach to development that does not rely on fossil fuels.
? Shift from free trade liberalization to the implementation of fair trade policies.
? Evaluate global military expenditures and reallocate significant resources to sustainable development, green technology, and financing of climate adaptation and mitigation for developing countries.
? Support the establishment of an effective international institutional environment framework which calls governments and international corporations to transparency and accountability.
? Include environmental measures in the Human Development Index, and encourage the use of a wide range of Indicators, beyond GDP and the HDI, to assess development.
i UN Conference on Environment and Development, 1992 ii Report of the World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002 iii Earth Charter, 1992 iv (A/65/314) v UNEP, Towards a Green Economy: Pathways to Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication, 2010 vi United Nations, Human Development Report, 2010 vii The Rights of Nature: The Case for a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth, published by the Council ofCanadians, Fundacion Pachamama, and Global Exchange, 2011 viii Vandana Shiva ix Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, Principle 15, 1992 x Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, Principle 16, 1992 xi Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, Principles 10 and 22, 1992
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They may not be Batman or Wolverine, but Mimi Cruz lists some of the comic book industry's biggest players as part of her inner circle.
Cruz, who opened Night Flight Comics with her husband more than 25 years ago in the now-razed Cottonwood Mall, has fostered relationships with the likes of Frank Miller, who created the tough and gritty Batman portrayed on the big screen and in the 1980s comic series The Dark Knight Returns, and Chris Claremont, who is credited for turning X-Men into one of Marvel's most successful entities. Plus, she's buddies with Alan Moore, known as one of the world's greatest comic writers for his works The Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell.
And Cruz isn't stingy with her connections. Since opening Night Flight's doors, she's had one major goal: to get kids excited about reading. "It was never just about retail but about the community," she says of the programs she's hosted at the store's State Street location, which opened in 2008, and the former shop at Library Square. "We're helping kids get excited about reading and learning—that you can't do anything unless you know how to read," she says. "This is my evil plan—getting kids to read for fun."
She's recruited her industry friends to make appearances at Night Flight, sign books and talk with fans about their work and the comic book world at large. "I'm not shy, and I'm kind of an instigator," says Cruz, who also organizes education and entertainment panels each year at the massive Comic Con International event in San Diego. "It's great to work with like-minded individuals who love sharing their work with the world." Cruz has also forged relationships with educators, hosts sessions on how to use comics in the classroom and supplies comics and graphic novels to thousands of libraries across the state and nation.
It's no wonder Bleeding Cool, an industry magazine and website, ranked her as one of the 100 most powerful people in the comic biz. At No. 72, Cruz is one of only two retailers and one of seven women on the list, which includes power players like Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator and Avengers director, Joss Whedon, and the godfather of modern comics, Stan Lee.
"What I love about comics is the literature," notes Cruz, who won the prestigious Will Eisner Spirit of Retail Award in 2005 for supporting the comics art medium in the community. "We're still buying and reading Mark Twain now, and it's the same with comics. These stories hold up 30 or 40 years later."
Five Comics From Mimi Cruz's Must Read List
- Frankenstein Alive by Steve Niles
- 300 by frank Miller
- To Hell You Ride by Lance Henriksen and Joseph Maddrey
- Batman: The Dark Knight by Gregg Hurwitz
- X-men comics by Chris Claremont
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