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EUGENE, Ore. -- The third annual Showtime Student-Athlete Talent Show is set for Sunday, May 5 with a 5 p.m. (PT) start time at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. All 19 of UO's sports teams are scheduled to participate in the two-hour event.
Admission is $5 with all proceeds going back into the Eugene / Springfield community through future O Heroes-related service events. Tickets are available for purchase online at goducks.com. The Matt Arena box office opens at 3:30 p.m. and the arena doors will open at 4 p.m. the day of the show.
The event is made up of both live performances and previously recorded video entries with a winner selected for both categories. The video entries are played on the Knight Vision video board.
This year's video submissions will come from the following UO teams: baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, men's golf, women's golf and women's basketball. The rest of the teams will compete in the live performance category.
Football players Carlyle Garrick and Boseko Lokombo will serve as the masters of ceremony for Showtime 2013.
The contest will be judged by a five-person panel. Oregon football coach Mark Helfrich and former UO track standout and U.S. Olympian Andrew Wheating will be joined by Paul Shang (Dean of Students), Kim Terrell (Associate Director for Athletic Medicine) and Jennifer Jackson (Academic Advisor).
The 2012 Showtime Student-Athlete Talent Show was a huge success. The event, held for the first time at Matthew Knight Arena, had record attendance and raised $2,290 for the O Heroes program. Click here for links to videos of all the teams performances.
The Oregon men's golf team won for the best video submission. The video included cameos from many UO athletes from the football, lacrosse, track & field and cheer teams, in conjunction with appearances by UO Athletic Department coaches, staff and alumni.
In the live performance category, football secured first place with their act featuring players performing dances that reflected the region they come from. From the ho-down to the dougie to the Haka, the football team expressed the diverse backgrounds that make up their team.
In addition to athlete performances, the event included other on-stage recognitions for the program's community partners.
Throughout the year, O Heroes will assist with a number of community service requests. Below are a pair of upcoming service events on the calendar:
• "O"lympics -- Wednesday, May 1:
For the second straight year O Heroes and the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Valley will host an "O"lympics competition. Over 40 UO student-athletes will be in attendance to team-up with members from the BGC and its supporters. The groups will split up and compete in a series of competitions which include: relay races, a spelling bee, a trivia competition and a tug of war in addition to many other fun events.
• Quackin' Action -- Sunday, May 19:
O Heroes will host its 16th annual Quackin' Action Community Service Event at the Moshofsky Center. Over 100 UO student-athletes will promote values on "How to Be a Good Duck" with approximately 300 elementary school students from the Springfield school district. The UO student-athletes will host five work stations which focus on the following: sportsmanship, nutrition, fitness, safety and teamwork.
The O Heroes program continues to raise funds for Samaritan's Feet as part of a local initiative to outfit Lane County youth with socks and shoes.
O Heroes' main goal is to have all proceeds impact the Eugene/Springfield community. In order for all proceeds to remain local, O Heroes must raise at least $7,500 by the end of the spring quarter. If O Heroes can raise that amount, UO student-athletes will hand deliver brand new shoes and socks to as many as 500 impoverished children in the Lane County.
If O Heroes falls short of the $7,500 goal, the proceeds raised will go to the national initiative. The fund raising is ongoing and comes to a close in June. People can donate online by clicking here or by donating directly to O Heroes (C/o Judy Sheldon, 1615 E13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401). All donations are tax deductible.
Samaritan's Feet is a national nonprofit {501(c)3} which was founded by former NCAA Div. I men's basketball player, Manny Ohonme. Samaritan's Feet serves the impoverished in over 62 countries around the world and has placed new shoes and socks on the feet of more than 4 million children.
This year, the NCAA Div. I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has affiliated itself with Samaritan's Feet. Both organizations strive to have every Division I program involved with the effort.
Samaritan's Feet has partnered with the NCAA for the last six years at the men's Final Four where thousands of pairs of shoes have been distributed to impoverished families in the host city. Samaritan's Feet is also an official charity of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
Maggie Kovacs (LAX / SAAC) and Sarah Andrews (CC / T&F / SAAC) are a pair of student-athletes who are helping to lead the local movement for O Heroes.
Nearly 300 million people around the world go without shoes each day and millions are plagued with foot-borne illnesses that may be preventable by simple protection – shoes. Samaritan's Feet -- a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization -- has a mission to raise enough funding to put 10 million pairs of shoes of 10 million children in the next 10 years.
This cause was introduced to the college athletics mainstream in November of 2007 when Samaritan's Feet asked IUPUI basketball coach Ron Hunter to lead the Barefoot Coaching Movement by going without shoes and socks during a game.
This year, staffs from the UO lacrosse and acrobatics & tumbling programs will join coaches from around the nation by going barefoot at a home event.
O Heroes hosted the Connecting Community Heroes (CCH) event in Jaqua 101 on Sunday, Feb. 9. The event, put on in conjunction with the Jamii Moja foundation, hosted three influential and progressive Maasai tribespeople from Kenya: Chief Salaton, Warrior/ Elder Sabore and Female Activist Hellen.
Event moderators Carson York (FB) and Kayla Glanville led the afternoon's panel discussion that gave student-athletes, various UO campus organizations, and the Maasai guests the opportunity to collaborate ideas and experiences regarding global leadership, social change and cultural evolutions.
Over the past year, O Heroes and Student-Athlete Development have been expanding their efforts to international platforms. In addition to local community service initiatives, O Heroes built basketball courts in the Dominican Republic last summer and will head to Peru to build more courts this June.
Chief Salaton Ole' Ntutu: Chief Salaton is a highly respected visionary and innovative chief in Kenya. He brings the skills he has learned from seven years in the safari into his daily life as a regional tribal chief. He advocates for education, health sanitation and conservation projects.
As a mentor to young Maasai warriors and women, he is a strong supporter of girls' education. Chief Salaton helps provide boarding school scholarships for young girls, and he maintains a residential shelter on his land in Maji Moto for women with AIDS, rescued girls, and widows.
Hellen Nkuraiya: Hellen Nkuraiya is a Maasai pioneer for girls' education and prevention of female genital mutilation (FGM). She dedicates her life to the education, health and well being of Maasai girls and women. A tireless advocate for girls' education, she has established two widows' villages and has rescued and educated numerous girls. In 2009, Nkuraiya was chosen from a select group of local women to attend the Women Leaders for the World program (WLW) held at Santa Clara University in California. Nkuraiya is the Founder and Director of Enkiteng Lepa School in Maji Moto.
Sabore Oyie: As a Maasai Warrior & Elder, Sabore Oyie has paved the way for his brothers and sisters to attend school. The eldest of 17 children, he credits the influence of his grandmother and the inspiration and sacrifices of his mother for teaching him the importance of female education.
Oyie paved the way for his brothers and sisters to attend school, and he is currently the guardian for his youngest sister. As the next generation of Maasai leadership, he travels the globe working with governments and NGOS to promote equal treatment of girls in Kenya.
More about Jamii Moja foundation: The Jamii Moja foundation is a 100 percent volunteer driven 501 (c) 3 organization that seeks to enable African communities to improve their quality of life through scholarships, maintenance of the Enkiteng Lepa School and Food program, various medical programs, nature conservancy and more.
Amanda Delgado, a sophomore on the Oregon women's basketball team, has been recognized as the most recent Hero of the Week. A native to Las Vegas, Nev., Delgado is pursuing a degree in digital arts.
Delgado has played an active role in serving the Eugene/Springfield community. Her dedication to giving back has made a positive impact on area youth.
Over the few years, she has volunteered at numerous O Heroes events including: Battle of the Books, KIDSPORTS Invitational and the O Heroes Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Her enthusiasm for giving back is an inspiration to fellow student-athletes and community members.
After graduation, Delgado aspires to play overseas, and start her career in graphic design. In addition, she plans to help coach kids and remain active within the community.
The Hero of the Week selections are made by O Heroes student directors Maggie Kovacs (LAX) and Lauren Plum (VB).
2012-13 Hero of the Week Listing
The following is a list of student-athletes who have been recognized as Hero of the Week during the 2012-13 seasons:
• Ashley Inman (LAX) - Sept. 27
• Grant Thompson (FB) - Oct. 11
• Maddy Mercier (WSOC) - Oct. 25
• Marcus Mariota (FB) - Nov. 2
• English Gardner (T&F) - Nov. 9
• David Wylie (BSB) - Nov. 29
• Allie Woodward (T&F/CC) - Dec. 6
• Maggie Kovacs (LAX) - Jan. 10
• Noah Sheikh (MGOLF) - Jan. 17
• Naomi Hoffman (A&T) - Jan. 24
• Dustin Haines (FB) - Jan. 31
• Lauren Plum (VB) - Feb. 7
• Robin Cambier (MTEN) - Feb. 14
• Kendall Brooke (WSOC) - Feb. 21
• Carlyle Garrick (FB) - Feb. 28
• Lena Macomson (WTEN) - March 8
• Kenny Bassett (FB) - March 13
• Amanda Delgado (WBB) - April 4
2011-12 Hero of the Week Listing
Last year, O Heroes began profiling student-athletes who were particularly active in serving the community.
The following is a list of student-athletes who were recognized as Hero of the Week during the 2011-12 seasons:
• Jessica Drummond (LAX) - Jan. 24
• Amanda Johnson (WBB) - Feb. 1
• James Scales (FB) - Feb. 6
• Michael Clay (FB) - Feb. 15
• Chynna Miley (WBB) - Feb. 23
• Alaina Bergsma (VB) - March 1
• Boseko Lokombo (FB) - March 7
• Erin Block (A&T) - April 18
• Trudie du Toit (WTEN) - April 25
• Kenjon Barner (FB) - May 21
The Duck Cup is an O Heroes competition between all teams that effectively encompasses the major areas of student-athlete life. These areas include academic excellence, athletic excellence, personal development, career development and community service. Past winners include: 2009-10 Lacrosse, 2010-11 Soccer and 2011-12 Acrobatics & Tumbling.
Teams are awarded points based on each category's criteria (see Point System on page 5 for more details). The 2012-13 standings through the fall quarter are listed below.
2012-13 Duck Cup Team Totals
(1) Lacrosse-412.8; (2) Acro & Tumbling-405; (3) Soccer-219.5; (4) Women's Golf-211.6; (5) Women's Tennis-161; (6) Women's Basketball-154.6; (7) Men's Tennis-111.6; (8) Football-101.3; (9) Softball-53; (10) Volleyball-34.7; (11) Women's Track & Field-34.7; (12) Baseball-17.6; (13) Men's Track & Field-13.8; (14) Men's Basketball-13.2; (15) Men's Golf-11.4.
Members of the UO lacrosse and soccer teams made a visit to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend on Sunday, Feb. 3. The O Heroes volunteers decorated the pediatric center to make it a nicer environment for the patients. O Heroes visits the pediatric center on a quarterly basis.
O Heroes volunteers were at the Polar Plunge held Saturday, Feb. 2 at Maurie Jacobs Park in Eugene. The Polar Plunge is an event where individuals, organizations and businesses jump, walk or slowly crawl into frigid Oregon waters. Participants were required to raise a minimum of $50 (through sponsors) with proceeds benefitting Special Olympics Oregon.
Dance Marathon, one of the university's biggest philanthropic events of the year, received support from the O Heroes community on Saturday, January 26. Student-athletes acted as judges for the competition portion of the event. Dance Marathon is an all-day event put on annually by Oregon's Fraternity and Sorority Life and Children's Miracle Network. This year participants raised $24,137 to help support children and their families while receiving care at local hospitals.
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, O Heroes visited Gilham Elementary School to read to students. UO student-athlete volunteers consisted of Kendall Brooke (WSOC), Robin Cambier (MTEN) and Sarah Andrews (CC/TF). The O Heroes spent a couple of hours reading books that were selected by Gilham students.
O Heroes donated their time to the Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Valley (BGC) in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Student-athletes from the lacrosse, volleyball, football and women's basketball teams spent the afternoon doing crafts, playing games and working on homework with local BGC members. The lacrosse team presented a check to the BGC in the amount of $1,523.07. That money was raised from work they did through the Autzen Green Team Tailgate Recycling Program. During home football games this past season, lacrosse players worked to educate and engage Duck fans about the value and importance of recycling, while providing a convenient method of disposal.
After spending time with some of the volunteers from O Heroes, youth members of the BGC decided to host a Football Appreciation Day to recognize the success of this year's 2012 team. BGC members sent out hand-made invitations to the players. The social was held on Jan. 25 and over 25 football players attended the pizza party.
On Jan. 21, O Heroes joined forces with UO's Duck Corps for "MLK Day On!" Over 400 UO student volunteers came out from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to help improve the building conditions at Willamette High School. Twenty-five student-athletes participated with the encouragement of Lauren Plum (VB), who acted as the O Heroes point person and helped coordinate efforts between O Heroes, Duck Corps, and WHS's Willamette Pride.
O Heroes wrapped up the fall quarter community service events with a jam-packed month of November. O Heroes volunteers hosted Animal Shelter Day at Greenhill Humane Society, hosted their third-annual "Bowling Night" with Special Olympics Oregon, coordinated involvement with the men's health movement of Movember, all while providing Thanksgiving baskets for families in Lane County.
Animal Shelter Day kicked-off the weekly service partnership for O Heroes volunteers at Greenhill Humane Society. Several UO student-athletes spend time on a weekly basis at Greenhill, where volunteers help walk, run and play with the animals in an effort to help make them more adoptable. Twenty-five UO student-athletes from nine different sports volunteered for the event. Volunteers were from the following teams: Lacrosse (11), Softball (3), Soccer (3), Football (2), Women's Basketball (2), Baseball (1), Track & Field (1), Tennis (1), Men's Golf (1).
The third-annual "Bowling Night" with Special Olympics Oregon drew over 30 student-athletes from seven different sports. The event -- which was held at Emerald Lanes in Eugene -- featured O Heroes volunteers teaming up to bowl games with Special Olympians from Oregon.
Many UO coaches, student-athletes and support staff grew mustaches in affiliation with Movember which helps create awareness for men's health. Each November, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of mustaches on thousands of men's faces, in the US and around the world. With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives. In all, UO Athletics had 62 members participate in the 2012 Movember movement.
Also in November was the annual O Heroes Thanksgiving Basket Drive. O Heroes gathered 61 Thanksgiving baskets and raised another $700 through their volunteer work. Initially, O Heroes -- with St. Vincent de Paul -- aimed to collect 50 food baskets to distribute throughout the community.
This past November, O Heroes collected 240 sports bras for female athletes in West Ambrym, Pacific Islands through their month-long Support Sport initiative. The drive was led by Brooke Strawn, a freshman on the women's soccer team, who recognized female athletes' need for sports bras on the island.
Over winter break, Strawn flew to West Ambrym to meet with her sister Kristen Strawn, an Oregon alum and active Peace Corps member, and they surprised the village women with the collected sports bras. Upon arrival at the village, they were greeted by the chief. Brooke Strawn was honored at a ceremonial thank you celebration called salu-salu. After the ceremony, they first distributed the sports bras to the island's female soccer team and then to the remaining village girls and women.
The sports bras that the Lane County community donated to the Support Sport initiative enabled the female athletes of West Ambrym to participate in sports more comfortably and enhanced the everyday lives of the village women as a whole.
O Heroes Program Director Judy Sheldon and the University of Oregon participated in a Global Sports Mentoring Program affiliated with the Center for Sport Peace Society, the U.S. Department of State and espnW.
Seventeen different women from all over the world were identified as emerging leaders in sports. Each traveled to the United States where they were paired with leading U.S. women who work in a sports-related field.
Hongxia Wei from Beijing, China, was the emerging leader who traveled to Eugene for the mentorship program. Wei works with China's General Administration of Sport where she is Director of Law and Regulation. Wei was paired with Sheldon, who was selected as a leading woman in U.S. sports.
Specifically through the O Heroes program, Wei was exposed to a comprehensive community development program led by elite level athletes. Through her work with the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center in the Lundquist College of Business, Wei had an insider's look at the sports industry, including management, media, and marketing.
Wei -- who spent three weeks in Eugene -- also worked with the many different departments within Oregon Athletics (administration, compliance, athletic communications, marketing, facilities).
The mentoring program was originated as part of an effort to empower women and girls through sports. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and ESPN President John Skipper announced in June 2012 the creation of the U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program.
Over 25 O Heroes volunteers braved the cold and damp conditions in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 21 to assist in the annual Susan G. Komen Eugene Race For The Cure. Many of the student-athletes' volunteer shifts began as early as 6 a.m. The O Heroes contingency helped the race's organizers by checking in participants prior to the start of their races, gave out t-shirts and running bibs to each participant, served at water stations and assisted as course monitors throughout the race.
The Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling program took time out on Saturday, Oct. 13, to assist with the inaugural Nick Symmonds Springfield 800. Proceeds of the event benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lane County. Symmonds, a five-time U.S. Champion, was on hand to meet with participants. The race was run through the historic Washburn District in downtown Springfield. Many elite track and field athletes participated along with community members. Music was played both before and after the race, and food vendors were set up at the City Hall Fountain Plaza. The student-athletes who volunteered helped with all aspects of the pre- and post-race festivities.
O Heroes is a philanthropic organization run by UO student-athletes. The goal for O Heroes is to create a collective organization that can positively impact Oregon, specifically the Eugene/Springfield community. The student-athletes' efforts are a way of thanking the fans and the community for their continued support of UO Athletics. Generally the type of volunteer work includes participating in youth services, hospital visits, working with underprivileged groups, and overall community development.
After falling under the Duck Athletic Fund non-profit umbrella for the past four years, O Heroes was recently awarded its own 501(c)3 entity. This status enables O Heroes to fundraise more aggressively as to provide greater opportunities for Lane County communities. O Heroes has started fundraising initiatives through Snoball, a social media based fundraising platform, as well as with Malka Diamonds and Jewelry, who are donating 20% of sales from UO branded jewelry on game days.
O Heroes has partnered with Snoball, a social media-focused fundraising platform, and Malka Diamonds and Jewelry, UO's officially licensed jeweler, in hopes of accelerating their fundraising efforts.
Snoball will give Duck fans, alumni, students and staff the ability to make small, event-triggered donations to O Heroes via a parameter of giving called a "snoball." For example, users can make a $10 donation for each football win, $1 per goal for the soccer team, or $2 per dunk by the basketball team, with the ability to cap donations at a certain dollar amount. In addition, fans can create their own team-focused snoballs to fit their personal interest in each game, and link their contributions back to the O Heroes program. Snoballs will be made for each of the UO's 17 varsity teams.
Once a user makes a Snoball account they are able to donate to any and all of O Heroes' team-specific snoballs, share their giving on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare, and help propel the ability for our student-athletes to create social change within our community.
Malka Diamonds and Jewelry has announced they will give 20 percent of all UO Collection jewelry bought on home football game days, both online or at their Portland store location, back to O Heroes. No promo code is necessary; all purchases from the UO collection on those days qualify.
Funds raised will support UO's student-athlete volunteer efforts throughout the Eugene-Springfield community including, but not limited to, the following partners: Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, KIDSPORTS, Greenhill Humane Society, Food For Lane County and the Lane County School Districts.
Student-athletes and staff from the University of Oregon Athletic Department embarked on a nine-day trip to the Dominican Republic from June 15-23. The UO contingent teamed up with Courts for Kids, a tax-exempt organization which regularly works with local groups and community members to build courts which provide youth with the opportunity to play sports.
The 20 representatives from UO traveled specifically to Los Cerros which is part of the rural town of Don Juan located two hours north of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The team stayed with host families in very primitive conditions with bucket baths, latrines, sparse electricity and even sparser light bulbs. More available at goducks.com/oheroes.
Courts for Kids is an official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, based in Vancouver, Washington. The mission of Courts for Kids is to foster love, compassion, service and an expanding worldview as we take teams to economically disadvantaged areas, partnering with local organizations and community members to build courts which will provide kids with the opportunity to play sports.
UO student-athletes will travel to Peru June 15-23 for the 2013 Student-Athlete Development International Service Trip.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institutions campuses. SAAC has representatives from each team and meets bi-monthly.
SAAC intends to promote effective communication between the student-athlete population as a whole, student-athletes as individuals, and the athletic department administration. SAAC will also provide student-athletes the opportunity to communicate with administration on local and national issues affecting student-athletes, while allowing student-athletes with the opportunity to provide suggestions and feedback on programs that serve student-athlete needs.
Below is a listing of the executive staff for the 2012-13 academic calendar.
Co-Chairs: Sarah Andrews (T&F) and Lena Macomson (WTEN)
O Heroes Chairs: Lauren Plum (VB) and Maggie Kovacs (LAX)
Sustainability Director: Grant Thompson (FB)
Healthy Athletes: Robin Cambier (MTEN)
Unification Director: Chelsea Randel (LAX)
Campus Liaison: Julia Magdelino (A&T)
Football Liasion: Dustin Haines (FB)
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Junior midfielder Sam Mewis will be blogging for UCLABruins.com during the 2013 season. Mewis is a regular with the U.S. Women's Youth National Team and a two-time all-conference selection who has scored 28 points on nine goals and 10 assists in her two years as a Bruin.
The 2013 season is officially underway! On Tuesday of this week, we finally welcomed six of the eight freshmen to the team. The final two freshmen - Lauren Kaskie and Gabbi Miranda - are with junior Katelyn Rowland at an Under-20 National Team Camp just over at the StubHub Center. Good luck to them as they play Japan's U20's this Sunday!
After the freshmen moved into their temporary preseason dorms Tuesday morning, we all went to get our new practice uniforms and gear. We then had our traditional series of meeting in the press room, with Coach Linn (Sports Performance), Max Bertman (Athletic Training), Ken Weiner (Associate Athletic Director) and Matt Elliott (Compliance). Amanda, Lou and Josh then introduced us to Sam Greene and Michelle Jenkins, our new Directors of Operations. Val Henderson, a team alumna, was also present at the meeting, as she is going to be working with us during preseason. Finally, we were verbally informed about new goalkeeper coach, Aline Reis, who will arrive at the end of this week after driving cross-country . With the staff finally complete and the team officially together, the upcoming season is finally upon us.
After the meetings, we had an awesome team dinner at an Italian restaurant in Westwood. Caprice Dydasco and I got to sit with two of the freshmen, Lauren Kaskie and Alyssa Alarab, and our table talked nonstop. It was great to get to know some of the new girls in a casual environment before practices started. I think the dinner was a great way for us all to start getting to know each other, although by the looks of our calendar, we will see plenty of each other on and off the field for the remainder of the month!
On Wednesday morning, the team ran the first fitness test, with excellent results. Props to Belden Long for scoring the highest on the team! We then had an intra-squad scrimmage and another training session later in the afternoon, which were both very productive and fun. We'll continue through these next two weeks of preseason before our first game on August 23rd.
This past weekend, eight of us successfully moved into our new apartments. A big shout-out to Men's Soccer's EJ Edwards and Football's Steven Manfro for helping us out. I'm living with Rosie White and Sarah Killion in a one-bedroom apartment. We have managed to scrape together random pieces of furniture from the street and from friends, and it's finally starting to appear liveable. The only thing of abundance that we do have is art to hang on the walls, as Rosie spends much of her free time drawing, painting, and crafting. The three of us are getting used to sleeping all in one room (someone might snore a little) but we are having a blast so far!
Also, Sarah, Rosie, Abby Dahlkemper, Chelsea Stewart and I all were lucky enough to go the Real Madrid vs. Everton game at Dodger Stadium last Saturday! It was such a cool experience to see two of the best teams in the world play in an American environment in a really unique atmosphere. We had a lot of fun and really enjoyed seeing players like Ronaldo, Kaka, Howard, and Ramos. After the first game, the LA Galaxy played Juventus, which was also an interesting match to watch.
It's been an eventful week, and there is only more to come. See you next week! Go Bruins!


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Bear Creek Spire Climber's Log
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|Ulrich route
Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2008
|Mostly tame, tedious sand until the summit ridge and that balance-beam part. Escaped down the back to avoid a storm, and got seriously drenched on the return.
|Posted Sep 5, 2008 2:18 pm
|kevin trieu
|I think I did the Ulrich route...
|Posted Aug 28, 2008 5:26 pm
|Tom Fralich
|North Arete (5.8)
Date Climbed: Aug 25, 2008
|Climbed this route with Jeff Bance during our week in the Sierras. We went up and camped at Dade Lake the night before the climb, which I hoped would allow Jeff to acclimatize a bit more. Unfortunately, he felt ill all night and suffered through the entire climb...I ended up leading every pitch. The climbing was excellent, three great pitches of 5.7-5.8 and lots of exposed climbing on the crest. We climbed the route in about 5.5 hours, descended back to Dade Lake, and hiked out the same day.
|Posted Aug 26, 2008 12:25 am
|NE Ridge
|Really fun climb. The icy part of the descent was a little hairball.
|Posted Aug 22, 2008 6:24 am
|NE Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
|ctc. Was a bit disappointed. All the good climbing seemed to come in the last 400 feet or so (along the ridge line), which is after the NE Ridge and North Arete merge. Next time I will climb the North Arete route.
|Posted Aug 2, 2008 5:10 pm
|Sam Roberts
|Ulrichs Route- winter
|Skiied in and climbed with Galen and Barbara Rowell. Great ski down! RIP Galen and Barbara.
|Posted Jul 31, 2008 6:52 pm
|NE Ridge
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2008
|Great fun, part of on going California - Utah road trip. A wonderful peak with beautiful surroundings.
|Posted Jul 25, 2008 7:33 pm
|Sierra Ledge Rat
|1980: Solo NE Ridge
|Another one of my many Sierra solos
|Posted Jul 18, 2008 12:18 am
Date Climbed: Sep 17, 2003
|Posted Feb 8, 2008 7:55 am
|Shirley Lam
|North Arete
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
|Absolutely beautiful!
|Posted Jan 30, 2008 10:37 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2007
|climbed the north arete in one day car-to-car. Long day but excellent climb.
|Posted Dec 27, 2007 4:22 am
|The easy way up
Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007
|Windy and rainy the day before, but weather held up for a run up Ulrich's route.
|Posted Nov 6, 2007 3:20 pm
|ne arete
Date Climbed: Jun 11, 2007
|found a few slings and a taped disposable camera just below the summit block, let me know if they're yours
|Posted Oct 23, 2007 8:40 pm
|NE Ridge
Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2007
|Great climb, fun 3, class 4 near the top, solo day hike
|Posted Oct 17, 2007 4:21 pm
|Perfect 3 day weekend
Date Climbed: Jul 27, 2007
|Simul climbed NE ridge from Dade Lake
|Posted Oct 12, 2007 2:20 pm
|very nice...
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2006
|I like.
|Posted Aug 25, 2007 1:43 am
|Vertigo soul
|N Arete
Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
|A beautiful day and climb. Sort of busy given that it was a Sunday, but none the less a great time! I'd like to come back and do the NE ridge as well. Did not climb the summit block as we we're in a hurry and there was two other parties waiting to climb it and take some photos - next time I guess!
|Posted Aug 14, 2007 12:09 pm
|NE Ridge
Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2007
|Soloed; 10 hours car-to-car. Did most of it in stiff, heavy hiking boots (still don't trust my healing foot on the approach / descent talus in approach shoes yet), but put climbing shoes on just above where route joins with N Arete.
Fantastic day - cloudless sky, a bit breezy. Snow not an issue for approach this year. Put new notebook in summit register.
|Posted Aug 13, 2007 12:12 pm
|North Arete
Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2007
|Climbed with Caleb. Did the '5.9' finger crack variation according to Supertopo - felt easier (but still fun) than that. Nice day. Simul-climbed most of the route (except pitches 1, 2, and 5). A moderate day car-to-car.
|Posted Aug 9, 2007 1:10 pm
|Solo N.E. Ridge (Buttress)
Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2007
|That summit Block is just amazing. Some of the best views in the sierra. I was truly without words.
|Posted Jul 30, 2007 7:59 am


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A red-hot week of music options should easily match the red-hot temperatures this week.
Let's start with the discerning music fan's favorite concert of the year: Wilco. The Chicago based band, pictured above, is in its 18th year and shows no signs of disrupting their reign as arguably the nation's finest band and easily one of its strongest live acts. Tickets were snapped up for the Red Butte Garden concert on Monday night at 7 p.m. almost immediately—as were the surprising release of a few additional seats earlier this month—as SLC ended its impatient wait for the band's return, just two months from being four years on the nose.
Wilco, led by its satirical and witty frontman Jeff Tweedy, is aided these days by the guitar pyrotechnics of Nils Cline and a songbook second to none in modern rock, which includes their 2011 album, "The Whole Love." It should be a great night - as usual. As I mentioned, tickets are all spoken for, but there might be a few for sale in front of the gate starting at 6 p.m. Blitzen Trapper, which will be a bonus treat.
Also, this week, on Tuesday night there are two compelling music choices on tap as veteran country musician Glen Campbell brings his "Goodbye Tour" through Sandy and reggae icon Jimmy Cliff hits Red Butte Garden. Talk about coinflip time. Seeing as how Campbell sang my favorite song when I was 5, "Rhinestone Cowboy" and Cliff has a tremendous songbook, including "I Can See Clearly Now," and "Sitting in Limbo," there's no wrong way to go. Campbell might have a slight advantage because Cliff seems to be a more regular touring artist now and this appears to be Campbell's last time through.
Tickets are on sale for Campbell at smithstix.com and Cliff tickets are over at redbuttegarden.org.


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REVIEW - UK Sony NWZ-A845
I Can't Post this in the revies section for some unknow reason but here we go.
Okay so after owning : Ipods & cheepo random MP3 players and NW-A808 & NWZ-826 & NWA 3000 players over the last few years, i expected to get another great mp3 player.
Looks :
The Player looks nice slim design and a funky retro silver disc pattern surrounding the main navigation controls, that reminds me of my turntables.
Nice big screen so you don't have to squint to focus on the screen.
Ill give it 8/10 for looks
After using the same button lay outs, i found the buttons to be in good placeson the player, nice and easy to get to with your fingers, however this is where it all goes bad.
My previous players had non-flush buttons or little bumps on them so you could feel them with your firngers, the A series has flush navigation buttons with exception of the HOLD, VOLUME UP & PLAY / PAUSE button.
This makes in pocket navigation tedious as unless you make a serious effort to learn where the buttons are, be the player upside down or the right way up in your pocket the buttons take a few attempts to hit as you hope.
Say for example you want to take it off hold, change track but the next track is too loud.
The hold button is easy to find, but then the right or left button is almost impossible to find by touch, then you go for the voulme down button and it does not stick out as far as the volume up button and has no nipple on it meaning you cant feel the two buttons to make a well placed press of the correct one.
Then there's the issue of if you hit the down button by accident, you enable an playback option marker A-B and when the points are set it loops that selected start and end point, extremely annoying and some what useless ! and because of this there is the fumble of not being able to select the artist or album from the playing track by pressing the down key, this was a great feature and helped me flit through songs on one album or by one artist, now this is gone you must back track navigate to find what your looking for why the A-B feature was implemented is beyond me !
Video play back is nice, but like any PMP i have never used this feature as i own a smart phone and have no need to watch films or TV on a small screen.
As for the NC mode its just annoying ! the sound quality drops when using the NC mode low frequency sounds are washed out, and the weird pressure changes cause me discomfort, its a gimmic if you ask me and if your out and about listening to music you dont want to be totally be cut off from the outside world or you wont hear your station annoucment or that car thats . . . To late
For function i give it a 3/10
Adding Music :
The sync option is great with windows media player ! my extensive music collection can be synced from any of my laptops / PCs in the house & business.
I wont use the Itunes Function because i refuse to have the software installed on my hardware, but why anyone who buys a walkman over an Ipod and then wishes to use ITUNES is beyond me !
Battery :
The Battry lasts me 2 & 1/2 8 hour working days so im more than impressed, and with the brightness down to level 2 and all the sound improvements on i can get 3 maby 4 working days out of it.
Volume :
Well as im used to loud volumes being a DJ & working in noisy environments, the volume with AVLS is still too low for some situations, and the player cant drive my DJ cans with enough power, which previous models did.
for this section i give the player 7/10
Overall :
A nice looking player works great with WMP / ITUNES, plays back video if you want to & has noise cancelling if you need it or want weird pressure headaches.
But with a poor button marking and frankly poor slow firmware and horrid navigation and the low volume issue, its flawed and is by far the worst MP3 player i have ever used.
Sony have a nice idea here but, forgot the basics over a cool design and OLED high rez display and NC.
Maby the firmware related stuff will be fixed with an update at a later date, and i hope we can unlimit the sound pressure for EU country's.
6/10 for this player, don't buy it unless you want the NC modes and to say i have an A series.
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Thanks for that I've been looking at these - I may get the non-Euro version without the volume limiter.
Indeed thanks for the review/impressions - edit your post to include some pics Hutzdani...we love DAP pr0n pics here....
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I had a NW-A729 and have always been super impressed with it's quality. Today my 729 suffered an unfortunate water related accident, so I had to claim on the warranty (I took a bargain priced extended warranty which included accidental cover).
I used it to purchase a 845. So far I am super impressed. It sounds as good as a my 729 (which was the best sounding player I have ever heard). So no complaints in that area. The volume limit it a pain (as mentioned), but at 30 it's loud enough (but with nowhere to go from there).
The noise canceling work VERY well indeed. I downloaded some test tones with low frequency hum, turned the PC speakers up, and it did a great job of canceling them out. I couldn't quite afford a plane trip just to test this bit, but I am reasonably confident it will do a good job of it.
So far I have yet to find anything that's not as good, if not better than my trusty 729. The screen OLED is stunning, the menus slick. the "now playing" screen is much improved too.
9/10 from me. It would be a 10/10 if they removed the dumb volume limit. That said, don't let that put you off getting the best player on the market. (if the volume thing is a real problem, import from outside EU).
bundled headphones
Hi there,
I bought a Sony walkman A845 player recently. I've read somewhere that the bundled headphones are quite high standard for bundled ones.
However, after one day of usage I found myself switching them for my Sennheiser CX300II headphones again.
These bundled NC headphones sound just mediocre on any level. I've compared them with the standard iPod headphones and really, they are only SLIGHTLY better . There's really not much to say about anything: bass, treble, overall clarity...all very mediocre!
Was I just expecting to much of these headphones? Or are they really not near as good as these Sennheisers? (Or do I have to adjust the settings or something?)
(BTW; in combination with these Sennheisers this is a very good player)
They're crap - they're only useful if you want to use Noise Cancelling.
I have 2 unused pairs. I do use the Hybrid tips that came with them, though.
They're cheap bundled earphones best thrown away unless you have a use for n/c.
I had to play around with the EQ settings for a while but now the stock earphones are fine for me. Noise-canceling has become indispensable to me too (well, partly because I know I paid for the feature and don't want to waste it).
Sony Walkman NW-A806, NWZ-W202, NWZ-A846
Nokia E51 non-camera, Samsung S8003 Jet, HTC Desire
hi all,
its a great player imo - ive just got the 16gb one - using it with my bose ie2 buds - kills my old 3rd gen nano
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- Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011
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Full SubmissionRio +20: Towards the Green Economy and Better Governance Irish Civil Society Response Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................3 2. Progress on sustainable development since the Earth Summit in 1992 ..........4 3. Green Economy .....................................................................................................8 3.1. Green economy and sustainable development ................................................ 8 3.2. Green economy and development aid.............................................................. 9 4. Comments on Existing Proposals/Strategies ...................................................11 4.1. Green Economy Roadmap ............................................................................. 11 4.2. EU 2020 Strategy ........................................................................................... 11 5. Implementation ....................................................................................................12 5.1 Views on Implementation and Closing the Implementation Gap ..................... 12 5.2. Mechanisms and Tools for Implementation.................................................... 14 6. Expectations for Rio +20 .....................................................................................15 6.1. Expected outcomes ........................................................................................ 15 6.2. Outcome Document........................................................................................ 15 7. Stakeholder Seminar ...........................................................................................16 8. References............................................................................................................17 Appendix 1................................................................................................................18 Questions posed in consultation document........................................................... 18 Appendix 2................................................................................................................19 Stakeholder responses.......................................................................................... 19 1. Introduction The first United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development or ?Earth Summit?, was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The main outcomes of the landmark conference included seminal documents on Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration and the Statement of Forest Principles, as well as two legally binding conventions; the United Nations Convention on Climate Change and the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity. These documents have shaped and guided sustainable development policies and actions at international, regional, national and local levels in the intervening two decades. The Earth Summit highlighted environmental and development issues at an international level, emphasizing the importance of sustainability principles for social well-being and the economic systems they support. There have been extensive efforts since 1992, at local, national, regional and international levels, to implement sustainable development. The UN Commission on Sustainable Development was set up in 1992 to oversee implementation of the Rio agreements. Agenda 21, the international plan of action for sustainable development, continues to provide long-term focus for balancing sustainability goals with economic and social development. The Aarhus Convention of 1998 also represented an important step for sustainable development within the UNECE in three main ways; public access to information about the environment, public participation in environmental decision-making, and widening the conditions for access to justice. The United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000 agreed on a set of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), setting time-bound targets for addressing extreme poverty in line with the objectives of Agenda 21. Concrete steps to turn words into action were then agreed upon at the Johannesburg Summit, 2002, in the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation. At EU level the sustainable development process has been advanced through a suite of policies and actions following on from the adoption of the EU Sustainable Development Strategy in 2001 which was subsequently renewed in 2006. Comprehensive framework Directives and other legislative instruments on waste management, air, water and biodiversity have been put in place, which have been transposed into Irish law. We have also seen the introduction of a cap and trade system, the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the setting of binding targets on greenhouse gas emissions. Rio +20 presents an opportunity to revisit agreements and commitments made in 1992 and to consider how we will deliver on these, both collectively and individually. In order to inform Ireland?s contribution to the Rio +20 preparatory process a public consultation was carried out in which all interested parties were invited to respond to a stakeholder consultation document (Appendix 1). These responses have been summarised to form this report and are referenced throughout the document (see Appendix 2). 2. Progress on sustainable development since the Earth Summit in 1992: Successes and Failures In an Irish context, significant steps have been taken since the Earth Summit in Rio in 1992. Ireland has made considerable progress in environmental performance, developing environmental policies and adopting measures to promote an innovation- based, low carbon, green economy. The National Sustainable Development Strategy published in 1997 provided a comprehensive policy analysis of the issues to be addressed under Rio and outlined a series of ambitious objectives across all sectors. Since then, Ireland experienced a period of rapid economic growth, during which some progress was made towards decoupling environmental pressures from economic demands (OECD, 2009). We have seen a large expansion in Ireland?s infrastructure in areas such as roads and public transport, comprehensive legislation in areas such as environmental licensing, waste management and water resource management and establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency, with wide responsibilities and strong powers. As a result, Ireland generally has good air and water quality and energy efficiency has improved (OECD, 2009). Preparation is underway to publish a renewed National Sustainable Development Strategy (rNSDS), which aims to develop a framework that integrates sustainable development into key policy areas. The rNSDS will outline effective mechanisms for implementation and a concrete course of action to advance sustainable development in Ireland. Drawing on the model established by the EU Sustainable Development Strategy, the rNSDS will concentrate on gaps where limited progress has been made and which still present formidable challenges, not least among these being the need to decouple natural resource use and economic growth. Progress has been made under Local Agenda 21, which facilitates sustainable development at a community level 1,2 . Sustainable Development: A strategy for Ireland was published in 1997, encouraged local authorities to drive Local Agenda 21 forward (DECLG, 2001). Some County and City Development Boards (CDBs) have made significant progress in their approach to sustainable development. For example, Waterford CDB has put a range of strategies into place, including a Climate Change Strategy, 2008-2012, an Economic Plan, 2010-2014 and the County Development Plan, 2001-2017 1 . However, many communities remain unaware of Local Agenda 21 so more must be done to ensure that citizens have the knowledge and support they need to implement it in their communities 1,2 . Ireland has not been successful in making progress in a number of areas, particularly with regard to clean energy 1,2 , green house gas (GHG) emissions 1,2,5 and biodiversity 1,2,5 . Progress in the area of clean energy has been limited and Ireland remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels for almost 90% of its energy needs 1,2 (Eurostat, 2011). This leaves the country exposed to international market price fluctuations (SEAI, 2009). Oil prices almost doubled between 2005 and 2010 and the IEA estimated that EU fuel imports increased by ?70bn between 2009 and 2010. The Sustainable Energy Authority has been promoting the move away from fossil fuels and towards greater energy efficiency but more must be done to increase domestic energy sources and improve energy resilience in Ireland. Ireland has not only failed to halt increases in carbon emissions, but research demonstrates that greenhouse gas emissions for Ireland were 25% higher in 2007 than the 1990 baseline 1,2,3 (Eurostat, 2011). Current projections indicate that Ireland will only meet its Kyoto obligations as ?a direct result of the current economic recession? (OECD, 2009) and is likely to miss annual obligations under the EU?s 2020 target after 2015 2 (EPA, 2011). Ireland also failed to meet the 2010 target to halt biodiversity decline 1,2,5 . A number of native species have already been lost from the island and many more are in need of protection. Eight species of water beetle are regionally extinct and a further 13% are under threat (Foster et al., 2009). Byrne et al. (2009) reported that two species of non-marine mollusc are extinct, while 31% of remaining species are under threat. One mammal species has been lost and 4% are threatened (Marnell et al., 2009), one species of butterfly is extinct and 18% are threatened (Regan et al., 2010), 40% of fish and one of Ireland?s three amphibian species are threatened (King et al., 2011). 16 species of bird have appeared on the red list of Birds of Conservation Concern, having shown rapid population declines in recent years. A summary of specific successes and failures highlighted by respondents is outlined in Table 1. [UNDESA/DSD: Please download the original document to see this Table 1] 3. Green Economy 3.1. What contributions can the current focus on green economy make to advancing sustainable development? Against a backdrop of financial crisis, the current focus on the green economy may be an important tool in reaching economic stability and has the potential to significantly enhance sustainable development ambitions. Key drivers for the green economy include rising fossil fuel prices, pressure to hit targets for renewable energy and GHG emissions, green public procurement (GPP) and changing consumer preferences (High-Level Group on Green Enterprise, 2009). The Irish economy has, thus far, relied on the availability of cheap fossil fuels and the abundance of natural resources 1 . Despite the recession of 2008, gas prices almost doubled between 2005 and 2010 and Ireland?s dependence on fuel imports have left the country exposed to market price fluctuations 4 . Finances are no longer available to continue importing increasingly expensive fuel 1 and energy price increases could lead to inflation, reduced competitiveness and increased unemployment 4 . Ireland?s transition to a green economy requires that harmful concessions on coal, oil and gas be phased out 2,4 and greater investment be made into energy efficiency, renewable energy and transport technologies in order to improve energy security. Ireland is under pressure to ensure that 16% of all energy comes from renewable sources by 2020 under Directive (2009/28/EC) (SEAI, 2010) and to reduce emissions by 20% of 1990 levels by 2020 (DECLG, 2007). Ireland is well placed to exploit wind and wave energy and a strong enterprise and research base is emerging which could help Ireland meet renewable energy targets (High-Level Group on Green Enterprise, 2009). However, several hurdles have delayed the propagation of renewable energy in Ireland, including delays in planning and licensing approvals, delays in connecting to the grid and in 2010/2011 support was removed for Bioenergy in buildings 1 . Development of the green economy in Ireland must involve overcoming these hurdles and seizing the opportunity to take a lead in production and export of renewable energy 1 . By reducing dependence on carbon producing energy sources, Ireland will be in a better position to hit emissions targets. Ireland has recognised its commitment to GPP and a National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement is currently in preparation 2 . GPP involves the inclusion of environmental, economic and social criteria in the public procurement process. This could promote sustainable development by encouraging public authorities to meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities by seeking and choosing outcomes and solutions that have less environmental impact. GPP policy recognises that it is necessary to decouple economic growth from negative environmental impacts and takes account of the wealth of EU environmental policy and legislation put in place to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services (DECLG, 2011). Therefore, GPP has the potential to play an important role in driving the green economy forward 2 . In recent years there has been a growing understanding of the value of the ecosystem services that nature provides (DECLG, 2008). This may explain increasing consumer demand for environmentally responsible goods and services (High-Level Group on Green Enterprise, 2009). The focus on the green economy has the potential to significantly enhance sustainable development ambitions in the areas of clean technology, resource efficiency, eco-design, secondary resource standards and innovation. Clean technology seeks to use environmentally friendly raw materials and processes for production of goods. Resource efficiency promotes efficient use of key raw materials, reduction, prevention and reuse of waste in manufacturing processes and service provision. Eco-design aims to make products and services more eco-friendly at the design stage by reducing or eliminating the use of dangerous chemicals, improving energy efficiency, increasing durability or re-use potential. Secondary resource standards would promote the safe use of secondary waste resources, thereby contributing to the conservation of primary resources. Innovation, both private and public is essential to drive the green economy forward 2 . However, there is still a long way to go in breaking the consumption cycle 1 . A coordinated, integrated effort to change consumers? expectations regarding products would give manufacturers the opportunity to make products and provide services that are more sustainable 2 . The green economy alone does not guarantee sustainable development 1,2,3 and it is important that the focus on green economy does not detract attention from the broader concept of sustainable development 3 . A green economy is one which is low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive 2 , criteria not currently supported by our current economic model 1,2,3 . We need an economy that can secure growth and development while improving human well-being, providing jobs, tackling poverty and inequality and preserving the natural capital 1,3,4 . Respecting environmental boundaries is not enough to achieve sustainable development. A commitment must also be made to promote social justice, support inclusion and participation in decision making processes and developing a clear set of principles and mechanisms for accountability 1,2,3,4 . A green economy must also address key social protection systems such as income security, health security, child benefits, unemployment benefits, nutrition, education and housing, in order to reduce social vulnerability and improve resilience 4 . 3.2. Can the green economy contribute towards Irish aid efforts in developing countries? Ireland has a good track record in championing the eradication of poverty and hunger 3 and has committed to raising development aid to 0.7% of GDP by 2015 3,5 . The core issues affecting developing countries are food security 2 , climate change 4 , access to quality resources and insufficient knowledge on how to manage them sustainably 3 . As a priority action area for Irish Aid, discussions on the green economy must deal with the issue of agriculture and food security 3 . In this regard, Rio +20 must include steps which will prioritise the situation of small-holder farmers and the agroecological approaches they use which, with the right support, can ensure more sustainable farming, rural development and greater national food security 3 . The majority of people living in absolute poverty live on small farms. These small holder farmers are responsible for growing the majority of the world?s food. Women play a critical role in food production and efforts to ensure sustainable development should take this into account. Emphasis should be placed on producing the right kind of food sustainably 3 . The Irish Aid programme also focuses on climate change and the role of the agricultural sector in adaptation and mitigation 3 . The impacts of climate change will be felt disproportionately by developing countries, despite the fact that these countries contribute least to causing it 5 . The negative impacts of climate change have already been felt, reflected in decreasing agricultural production and lower crop yields, contributing to hunger in Africa and Southern Asia 3 . Ireland has a responsibility as a wealthy country to take a leading role in developing a genuinely green economy in order to set an example as a successful, low-carbon, developed country and to minimise Ireland?s contribution to climate change 2 . The green economy promotes reduction of consumption and waste production which may help reduce ?ecological debt?. This is the process whereby developed nations consume and produce more waste than our environment can replace and absorb, often leaving developing nations with the repercussions 2 . Developing countries suffer from a lack of quality resources and insufficient knowledge on how to manage them sustainably 3 . Access to energy has been identified as a poverty issue 1 , yet around 1.4bn people globally have no access to electricity 3 . Economic development in many countries is hindered by unreliable power and fuel supplies, despite the fact that these same countries have an abundance of renewable energy and huge potential for improving energy efficiency 3 . Ireland should continue to ensure the dissemination of new technologies 3 , allowing developing countries to ?leapfrog? to a low carbon economy 2 and to benefit from Ireland?s experience with renewable energy 1,3 . 4. Comments on Existing Proposals/Strategies 4.1. Green Economy Roadmap The European Commission has proposed a Green Economy Roadmap as a framework of action guaranteeing commitment to sustainable development goals beyond Rio +20. The Roadmap will provide a range of specific international, regional and national actions, a timeframe for implementation, a set of indicators and targets. It will also provide mechanisms to monitor progress (EU Commission, 2011). The Green Economy Roadmap highlights Europe?s commitment to a green economy and sustainable development and any documents outlining best practice would be welcome in informing and shaping national and local policies and responses to global issues 1 . 4.2. What impact can the EU 2020 Strategy and particularly the Resource Efficiency Flagship Initiative have on advancing sustainable development in Ireland? The EU 2020 Strategy aims to see Europe emerge from economic crisis by promoting development of a smart economy with sustainable and inclusive growth 9 . The Strategy has five headline targets: ? 75% of people aged 20-64 should be in employment ? 3% of EU GDP should go towards research and development ? Targets for renewable energy and emissions must be met ? Share of early school leavers should be under 10% and 40% of younger generation should have a tertiary level education ? 20 million less people should be at risk of poverty In order to achieve these targets, the Commission proposed seven flagship initiatives, one of which is Resource Efficient Europe (European Commission, 2010). The Resource Efficient Europe Flagship Initiative emphasises that our economy and quality of life depend on natural resources. It provides a long-term framework for actions in a range of policy areas and promotes resource efficiency as a guiding principle for EU policies regarding energy, transport, climate change, industry, commodities, agriculture, fisheries, biodiversity and regional development (European Commission, 2010). The initiative is ambitious and Ireland is at a disadvantage at the outset as a result of the current economic climate and slow uptake on renewable energy 1 . However, energy is a key component of any economy and the Irish government should increase efforts to improve efficiency in energy consumption as a priority 2 . One of the targets of the Resources Efficiency Flagship Initiative is to reduce energy imports from 16% to 5% by 2050. The initiative presents major economic opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and increase competitiveness, particularly with regards to renewable energy, and Ireland should benefit from the opportunities that arise 1 . Renewable energy use could increase energy security in Ireland, reduce emissions and associated financial penalties and give the country greater control over commodity prices 1 . The Resource Efficiency Flagship Initiative could advance sustainable development by continuing to drive forward the agenda and outlining targets for all member states 1 . 5. Implementation 5.1 Views on Implementation and Closing the Implementation Gap Despite the ambitious vision laid out by Rio 1992, progress in implementation and the institutional framework for implementation have proved disappointing 3 . Delays in implementation have been due to a combination of factors including an ineffective institutional framework 2 , an economic model that does not prioritise sustainability 1,2,3 and a lack of knowledge dissemination 1,2 . Political will to fulfil commitments has waned since 1992 and the institutional framework for making real progress on sustainable development is inadequate 2 . This has led to unacceptable delays in transposing EU environmental directives into Irish law 1 and compliance and enforcement procedures are not sufficient 2 . Sustainable development encompasses a broad range of sectors, which leads to challenges with coordination, implementation and assigning responsibility. A reform of the institutional framework for sustainable development is required to close the implementation gap 1 . This framework should have a ?bottom up? structure, starting with cooperation between County and City Development Boards and local authorities 1,2,3 . They need to implement action in all areas of sustainable development and fully embrace new initiatives that emerge 1 , coordinating local, national and international decisions 1,2 . At national level, governments must provide direction and resources to ensure that local authorities have the knowledge, ability and funding available to implement sustainable development 1 . Targets agreed at Rio +20 should form the basis of all policy decisions and should be incorporated into all national and regional plans 1 . At a global level, there must be cohesion and cooperation between global initiatives, such as MDGs, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, which often operate in isolation despite sharing common goals 3 . Sustainable development does not always feature strongly in the programmes and work of UN agencies 3 . A UN institution is required that has a powerful, integrated mandate to deal with sustainable development issues 3,4, which would fall under the UN Delivering as One initiative 3 . Our current economic model is based on the over consumption of finite resources 3 . Steps to change this have often been designed using financial incentives or penalties so the reason behind the changes, decreasing resource depletion, is often lost 1 . It is essential to decouple economic progress from resource exploitation 1,2 . A common misconception is that environmental issues hinder growth 17 and current measures of wellbeing rely on GDP, so social and environmental factors are often overlooked 1,2,3 . The way that we measure growth and success must be reassessed 3 and more must be done to promote awareness of the benefits that a healthy environment contribute towards economic growth 2 . A new economic model should embrace all three pillars of sustainable development 3,4 and progress indicators must be redefined 3 . A possible solution would be the introduction of ?satellite? national accounts, which consider factors not measured in the traditional economic model and recognise the value of natural resources 3 . It is also evident from the current international economic crisis that global financial markets have become increasingly linked by speculative and opportunistic transactions. Speculative transactions account for a high proportion of all financial transactions but they are completely tax free 3 . Financial markets must be regulated to end speculation and taxation reformed to discourage potentially harmful activity in the real economy and financial sector 3,4 . Support is growing for the introduction of a progressive tax targeting those who profit from speculative transactions. The tax would not only assist monitoring of the financial risks being taken but would also generate revenue which could be used for national and international development. With a potential value of ?50-100bn, the annual, global revenue could be enough eliminate the worst forms of material poverty worldwide. The European Commission has taken the initiative, proposing a Financial Transactions Tax within Europe. This represents an important step towards implementation 3,4 . There needs to be a stronger commitment to ensuring understanding of sustainability and increased cooperation between communities and local government 1 . The public and the public authorities at all levels still need to be informed and educated about the real issues facing them 2 . Ireland?s position as the only EU country yet to ratify the Aarhus Convention represents a significant obstacle to improving public access to information, decision-making and justice regarding the environment in Ireland 2 . Understanding of how sustainable development addresses issues of social justice and the environment empowers people and encourages them to act 1 . Although school programs have improved awareness of sustainability, a gap remains in education provision on environmental sustainability in the wider community 1 . Some local authorities set a positive example by promoting community-based initiatives, such as the All Ireland Pride of Place competition, awareness campaigns and EcoCert, which encourage businesses and citizens to take a more sustainable approach 1 . There are also a number of global movements focused on sustainability. Collaboration between governance and sustainability movements would bring about enormous progress as government directives would be more easily disseminated throughout the community 1 . Greater involvement of non-state actors and marginal groups will also be vital in closing the implementation gap 1,2 . 5.2. Mechanisms and Tools for Implementation ? Implementation of sustainable development strategies already in place 1 ? Adoption of policy framework that promotes a low carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive society 1 ? Appointment of local Sustainability Development Officers with relevant qualifications and experience to educate others on issues related to sustainable development 1 . The role could also include coordination, direction and ensuring adoption of sustainability principles within the community 1 . ? Formation of a national forum involving agencies and bodies involved in environmental protection, a high level Environmental Governance Network involving key stakeholders 2 . ? Appointment of Ombudspersons at UN and National level to ensure that sustainable development concerns are considered in all policy decisions 2,4 . ? Workshops on sustainability run by County/City Development Boards providing training for all board partners, particularly those within the public sector 1 . ? New set of indicators for well being 2,3 ? Resources allocated specifically towards promoting sustainability at local authority level 1 ? More support for non governmental organisations which promote sustainability awareness and understanding amongst their peers 1 . ? Use of incentives to promote action. Presenting the potential economic gains associated with green economy will promote buy in from businesses 1 . ? Legally binding rules prioritising the goals and targets of Rio +20 and ensuring compliance 1,2,3 , accompanied by penalties for failure to comply which are enforceable and respected 1 6. Expectations for Rio +20 6.1. Expected outcomes Rio +20 provides an opportunity to renew focus on sustainable development. Civil Society in Ireland would like to see: ? A reiteration of commitment to the principles of sustainable development contained in the Rio Declaration, 1992 1,2,3 , particularly: o A commitment to provide knowledge and support for implementation of Local Agenda 21 1 o Reiteration of the importance of poverty eradication in achieving a sustainable society 2,3 and reaffirmation from all states that they will honour pledges to provide 0.7% GDP in Official Development Aid by 2015 2 o Renewed commitment to the ?polluter pays? principle 2,3 o Reemphasis of the importance of employing the precautionary principle 1,2,3 ? A stronger commitment from all nations to ensure greater understanding of sustainability across all sectors of society, promoting communication and cooperation between communities and the government 1,2,5 ? A shift in focus from the current economic model to one which combines economic, social and environmental criteria as measures of growth and success 1,2,3,4 ? Establishment of institutional structures to facilitate this 2 ? A international commitment on action to halt climate change and mitigate against it?s adverse effects 1,3 ? Recognition in UN Law of biodiversity loss as an environmental and financial crisis on power with climate change 2 ? Targets set based on what needs to be achieved 1 ? A commitment from all nations to the implementation of actions rather that just agreement to goals 1 ? An enhanced governance framework to promote and monitor progress 3,4 6.2. Outcome Document The outcome document should deliver: ? A set of specific goals 1,3,4 ? A clear pathway of implementation 1,4 ? An agreed timeline for achieving targets 1,3 Rio +20 presents an opportunity to revisit agreements and commitments made in 1992 and to consider how we will deliver on these, both collectively and individually. Governments need to make firm commitments on how to tackle emerging issues, promoting compliance and enforcement procedures. All nations must show the political will to fulfill the commitments made in 1992 in order to achieve sustainable development. 7. Stakeholder Seminar The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government held a seminar on the 25 th October 2011 as part of a wider consultation process. The seminar was open to the public and speakers represented environmental, social and local authority interests, from an EU and Irish perspective. The outcome from the stakeholder consultation to date was presented at the seminar and stakeholders were given a further opportunity to respond. Points rose from the following sectors: Local Authority ? Attention was drawn to the success of Local Agenda 21 in a number of counties in Ireland. However, a speaker from the environmental sector noted that many County and City Development Boards were not given sufficient terms of reference for implementing Local Agenda 21 and that Government support for inclusion of sustainability into their Terms of Reference is limited. ? The role of local authorities as key players in environmental and pollution control was emphasised. Environmental Sector ? Concern was raised over the lack of compliance with environmental law. It was suggested that a combination of low political will, low compliance and lack of enforcement could continue to hinder implementation. It was proposed that civil society be given more power to push compliance at a local level. ? It was suggested that Ireland could learn from other countries that have successfully introduced green public procurement. ? Another suggestion was that social media such as Twitter be used to keep people informed of events and programmes taking place at a local level. Social/Development Sector ? Emphasis was placed on the limitations of current economic models and their failure to meet the needs of society. There was a reiteration of the need for growth and success to be measured in terms of social, environmental and economic variables, rather than depending on GDP. A suggested solution was the development of ?satellite? accounts, which consider items not traditionally measured and recognise the value of natural resources. ? The importance of the role of women in food production in developing countries was highlighted. The point was raised that women are responsible for 60-80% of food production in developing countries, yet suffer huge inequalities in pay and access to primary and secondary education. There was also general consensus that a key factor in progressing sustainable development would be the production of a new set of indicators for social well-being. 8. References Byrne, A., Moorkens, E.A., Anderson, R., Killeen, I.J. and Regan, E.C. (2009) Ireland Red List No. 2: Non-Marine Molluscs. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dublin, Ireland. Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) (2001)Towards Sustainable Local Communities: Guidelines on Local Agenda 21. DECLG, Dublin Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) (2007) Ireland: National Climate Change Strategy 2007-2012. DECLG, Dublin Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) (2008) The Economic and Social Aspects of Biodiversity, Benefits and Costs. DECLG, Dublin. Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) (2011) National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement. Draft for Public Consultation, DECLG, Dublin Department of Transport (2009) A Sustainable Transport Future: A new transport policy for Ireland 2009-2020. Policy Document, Department of Transport, Dublin Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2009) Water Quality in Ireland 2007-2008. EPA, Dublin Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (2011) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections for the Period 2010 to 2020. EPA, Wexford European Commission (2010) Europe 2020; A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Communication from the Commission, European Commission, Brussels European Commission (2011) Rio +20: Towards the Green Economy and Better Governance, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, European Commission, Brussels High-Level Group on Green Enterprise (2009) Developing the Green Economy in Ireland. Report, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Forf�s, Dublin King, J.L., Marnell, F., Kingston, N., Rosell, R., Boylan, P., Caffrey, J.M., FitzPatrick, �., Gargan, P.G., Kelly, F.L., O?Grady, M.F., Poole, R., Roche, W.K. & Cassidy, D. (2011) Ireland Red List No. 5: Amphibians, Reptiles & Freshwater Fish. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ireland Marnell, F., Kingston, N. and Looney, D. (2009) Ireland Red List No. 3: Terrestrial Mammals. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Ireland. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (2009) Environmental Performance Review of Ireland: Conclusions and Recommendations. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Dublin Regan, E.C., Nelson, B., Aldwell, B., Bertrand, C., Bond, K., Harding, J., Nash, D., Nixon, D., and Wilson, C.J. (2010) Ireland Red List No. 4: Butterflies. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Ireland. Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) (2009a) Energy Efficiency in Ireland. Report, Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit, Cork Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) (2009b) Energy in Transport. Report, Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit, Cork Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) (2010) Renewable Energy in Ireland. Report, Energy Policy Statistical Support Unit, Cork Appendix 1 Questions posed in consultation document 1. What have been the main successes/failures in progressing sustainable development since the Earth Summit in 1992? 2. What contributions can the current focus on the green economy contribute to advancing sustainable development, particularly from an Irish perspective? 3. Can the green economy contribute towards Ireland?s efforts in assisting developing countries and what priorities should we be addressing in this regard? 4. What impact can the EU 2020 strategy and, in particular, the Resource Efficiency Flagship Initiative have on advancing sustainable development in Ireland and what priorities should Ireland establish in implementing the initiative? 5. What are the comments, if any on existing proposals: e.g. a green economy roadmap, framework for action, sustainable development goals, a revitalized global partnership or others? 6. What are the views on implementation and how to close the implementation gap, which relevant actors are envisaged as being involved (Government, specific Major Groups, UN system, IFIs, etc.) 7. What specific cooperation mechanisms, partnership arrangements or other implementation tools are envisaged and what is the relevant time frame for the proposed decisions to be reached and actions to be implemented? 8. What are the expectations for the outcome of Rio +20, and what are the concrete proposals in the regard, including views on a possible structure of the Outcome document? Appendix 2 Stakeholder responses Table 2: Submissions received in response to circulation of the public consultation document [UNDESA/DSD: Please download the original document to see this Table 2]


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