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They play good in relatively short spurts and they typically take care of the ball, but they are far from a championship contender. Waaay too much iso and standing around. Did JR Smith even have one open look the entire game, but he jacked up 16 shots? That last three he hit is something I barely call an open look, it was a great close out. Novak hasn't seen more than a few good looks every now and then. They barely play pick and rolls and I did not see Melo go through one screen (didn't see the entire game) to get an open look from mid-range or rolling to the basket. There are barely any plays called for Stat - looks like his post game is legit, and looks more agile from a traditional low post position with his back to the basket. How many pick and rolls start with Stat? I think Melo can play decoy at times and set screen for others. Flat out, dude needs to create for others. I know he is a hell of a shooter, but enough of these off-balance threes.
bottom line is this: the Knicks are not playing that well and must get their act together. Sure, when Felton returns to the lineup, it'll be a different story, but why does the entire chemistry have to change cause we are missing our starting pg. The NJ Nets (yes, I said NJ) and Heat will give the Knicks fits. I'd be more comfortable if we had a better backup pg that calls the shots and looks for others rather than go to Melo 90% of the time.
Most important point is that, if Melo looks to pass on 20% of the time, players will be more likely to move and screen each other and roll to the basket and crash the boards, etc.
Anyway, my 2 cents.
I agree but not sure Melo really has the capability to be that kind of player. We have next to no penetration with this team, Kidd can't do a great deal on the pick and roll, so we're just stagnant a lot of the time.
Just have to hope Felton stays healthy the rest of the way.
Favorite Team: Knicks
Favorite Player: D. Rose
Favorite Position: PG
it's the curse...
Ball movement is very sluggish.
If you guys look at the first 12 games of the season, ball movement was a lot quicker with everyone, not just Felton and Rasheed (who are missed greatly)
Ball moves slow...more iso ball and low percentage shots.
We should of blown out the Celtics.
we r Pgless right now lets see what Felton will bring @ 76ers
anyway MELO cant play alone whole time all time on and on
he is simply alone
this team simply CANT BE DEPENDENT from MELO.
Dirk played alone and Mavs won title, Melo has to step up to Dirk level, I mean god clutch level.
We are not PG-less, we have to much ISO-MELO .. and how Kenny Smith put it, "JR.smith has always been a Bad shot-taker & Bad shot-maker"
u want to see the Knicks play Team-Ball for 48 minutes then suspend Melo for 4 to 6 weeks (the Denver Nuggets been playing team-ball since the departure of Melo). The departure of Melo gave us the "LinSanity era" where the Knicks played team-ball and the MSG crowed couldnt stop yelling "LinSanity".
Raymond Felton has been suspended for 4 to 6 weeks for trying to out-shoot Melo's ex-teammate JR.smith to be the Knicks 2nd option on offense in 28 games, both Felton & JR average 34 minutes, took 16 fga, and 5 3-ball attempts per game however, both their shooting percentage are the same and considered to be 4th & 5th options on any NBA team. They both average 40% FG, and 33% from 3-ball line .. Felton being a decent PG handing out 6 dimes per were not suppose to be the one suspended for 4 to 6 weeks .. the bad-shot-taker & bad-shot-maker shouldve took time off.
What Felton will return?
Good Point .... KG are the Celtics starting center & PF, and the backup center & PF .... the first game vs Boston we had Camby/Tyson/Stat/Melo/and Copeland to spot up down-low to get KG in foul trouble within 3 minutes on the court .. we scored 28 points in the paint compare to Boston 40 points in the paint.
The 2nd game vs Boston they scored 50 points in the paint on us, we scored 32 points in the paint.
Evaluation factor of both games show KG is better bigman on both ends of the court than all our bigmen put together .... Now u got an example of how Camby/Nene/and Kenyon Martin felt playing 48 minutes of ISO-Melo on the Denver Nuggets...
This type of ball-movement made Barea a great backup PG.
Our offense go straight to Melo at the midcourt line, our 2nd option is Bad-shot-taker & Bad-shot-maker JR.smith


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Access for all: Screen readers and online access
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Shawn Corcoran, Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Friday, April 12
Carrier Library, Room 301
Screen reading software allows people with vision loss to access electronic information. But what happens if websites, electronic course materials, software, etc. are not accessible to a screen reader? For blind students, staff, and faculty, such materials form an impenetrable roadblock. For higher education institutions, such inaccessibility can result in a lawsuit.
SESSION I – 10 a.m.-noon: Understanding Screen Readers and Access Challenges
Shawn will explain how screen readers work and demonstrate problems with software, web design and course content that can stump a screen reader and make information inaccessible.
SESSION II – 1-3 p.m.: In-depth
JAWS Training
Shawn will offer an in-depth training for people wishing to learn to use JAWS, one of the most widely used and sophisticated screen readers.
(You are not required to attend both sessions.)
AUDIENCE – This training is open to the JMU community but will be particularly useful for Web developers and trainers, course content creators, technology procurement specialists, IT professionals, anyone who creates and organizes materials for on-line distribution and anyone interested in learning JAWS
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Nation's Report Card Results Show Progress
"Choosing the Best Apple"
Spellings Addresses PTA Convention
Around the Country
Q & A/Glossary
News Show Offers Back-to-School Tips
The Facts About K-12 Education Funding
Nation's Report Card Results Show Progress
Spellings Says Data Are "Evidence That No Child Left Behind Is Working"
The latest results on the Nation's Report Card show that students have made significant gains since the enactment of No Child Left Behind and, in some cases, in the history of the assessment program, which began charting educational progress in 1971 in reading and 1973 in mathematics.
Released in July by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, data from the 2004 long-term National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) revealed:
- On average, nine-year-old students scored higher in both subjects in 2004 than in any previous assessment year, with substantial increases occurring since the last assessment in 1999.
- Thirteen-year-old students scored higher in math in 2004 than in any previous assessment year, with considerable increases occurring since 1999. But reading scores for this cohort remain unchanged from the last assessment.
- Overall performance of 17-year-old students in both subjects remained unchanged; however, black and Hispanic students in this age group made progress since the initial assessment.
- Many of the differences in achievement between black or Hispanic students and their white counterparts have narrowed, as the average scores for minority student groups have increased over time.
"Today's report card," said U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, "is evidence that No Child Left Behind is workingit is helping to raise the achievement of young students of every race and from every type of family background. And the achievement gap that has persisted for decades in the younger years between minorities and whites has shrunk to its smallest size in history."
Although there is reason for celebration, Spellings said, there remains room for growth: "We are at the beginning of the journey and certainly have room for improvement, particularly at the high school level. We must support older students with the same can-do attitude that helped their younger brothers and sisters."
Based on a representative sample of students aged nine, 13 and 17, results on the long-term trend report are described by gender, race/ethnicity and parents' highest level of education. The "main" NAEP, the other basic type of the report that tests by grade rather than by age and includes state results, will be released later this fall.
For the full results of the 2004 report, visit http://nces.ed.gov and scroll down the menu to "Nation's Report Card."
"Choosing the Best Apple"
New Mexico School Turns Around Lagging Scores With Schoolwide Reform Efforts
Two years ago when New Mexico first administered its criterion-referenced tests to measure how well students were faring against state standards, students at Chimayo Elementary School scored far below average. Just a little over a third (37.5 percent) demonstrated proficiency in both reading and mathematics.
But by the following year, in 2004, the school had made dramatic increases. Fourth-gradersthe benchmark initially set by the state for measuring elementary school achievementscored well above the norm: 75 percent proved mastery of reading, and 87.5 percent of math, overall doubling the average from the previous year. Chimayo's scores outranked those of top comparable schools statewide by 20 points.
Gains at this predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged school were so dramatic that it attracted the attention of Just for the Kids, a program of the National Center for Educational Accountability, which held an honors ceremony this summer for Chimayo and four other New Mexico schools. Just for the Kids recognizes consistently high-performing schools that stand head and shoulders above their demographic counterparts.
According to the state's 2005 adequate yearly progress (AYP) report released in August, Chimayo has met AYP goals for the second year in a row. This accomplishment comes in the face of higher standards and more studentsin grades three through sixbeing examined this year. (2005 test score results were not available at the time this article was written.)
"It's no coincidence," said Suzanne Coriz, who serves on Chimayo's Parent Advisory Council. "A lot of work has been put into this by the staff, the principal, the parents. Everyone is getting involved, and I think that's why it's improved."
The work to which Coriz refers largely began in the 2003-04 school year with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that helped to put into place several initiatives for a schoolwide reform. The funding allowed the school to buy new math and reading curricula materials, including a computer program that tracked student progress; provide teacher training for the new curricula; and hire a behavioral specialist to help cut down on discipline issues that would detract from learning.
The decisionmaking process for school improvement, describes Principal Ruben Salazar, who joined Chimayo two years ago when its principal retired, is "a basket of apples, and it's just choosing the best apple that's going to benefit your school."
He also credits two after-school programs by Para Los Niños and the Boys & Girls Club, which has a building adjoined to the school's gymnasium.
Located in an outlying area with urban neighbor Sante Fe more than 20 miles away, Chimayo depends on the support of these organizations along with another community partner, the Chimayo Youth Corps, to help provide tutoring and enrichment activities for its children at risk. The need for such programs is especially acute because local drug use and unemployment are at high levels, sources say.
Coriz, who was born and raised in Chimayo and has two daughters at the elementary school, considers the school-community partnership a necessary marriage for a healthy population. "We work very hard and we want to represent ourselves in a positive rather than a negative way," she said. "So now we're just kind of all saying 'No more. It's time that we better the community by putting more effort into the schooling.'"
Coriz and her husband have served on Chimayo's Parent Advisory Council for the past four years since it started. The 10-member council addresses every school-related issue, from safety to special education, and it recently organized a "lunch-buddy" system that enlists parent volunteers as mentors during lunchtime.
Parent involvement had been the number-three concern in 2003 on Chimayo's schoolwide plan identifying 30 areas for improvement. Number one on the list was another need common to schools across the country, especially to rural and disadvantaged ones like Chimayo: technology.
"There's a demand for students to know a lot more than there used to be," said veteran teacher Janet Malcolm, who has taught at Chimayo for the past 27 years. "There's so much technology and other things that students need to learn at an earlier age."
To bridge the digital divide, with federal and private support, Chimayo added a computer lab, installed at least three computers in every classroom, provided laptops to teachers, designated one faculty member as the technology coordinator, and purchased software to help with grading and lesson planning.
Malcolm said the computer program has been a valuable supplemental tool for instruction because it identifies a student's learning level, selects assignments accordingly and tracks achievement. She admits that it was challenging at first to move from group to individualized instruction but is thankful for the teacher supportnumber two on the improvement planfor easing the shift.
"You just have to learn to work with it because you find that after a while the old methods are not necessarily working," Malcolm added.
Teacher support also included training on the new reading and math curricula, which Principal Salazar considers more rigorous and better aligned with their objectives. He requires every teacher at the end of each day to assess students' knowledge of the materials. Constant testing, he believes, offers a two-way benefit: "It cuts down on test anxiety. ... We also get an assessment of the child's levelthat way, parents, students and the administrators are informed as to where the child is."
Salazar plans to purchase additional programs, including one for science learning, that develop critical thinking skills. His struggle is a constant search for resources that will improve learning and meet ever-increasing demands.
Having seen some progress in her children's performances, Coriz agrees that there is much more road to tread in Chimayo's journey toward student achievement. "I know we can still improve," she said. "But we're moving there. We're moving down the right path."
By Nicole Ashby
Spellings Addresses PTA Convention
In a speech given early this summer at the annual National PTA Convention in Columbus, Ohio, Secretary Spellings spoke about bridging the divide between parents and their children's schools. Below is an excerpt of her remarks.
... I know how hard it is to compete for attention in the high-speed, interconnected, I-Pod-loving, 24-7 media-rich world in which we are raising our children. ... It's not easy to stay involved in your child's school, especially if you're a single parent like I was, or a parent who doesn't speak English, or a working mom. The PTA is the bridge between the crazy, overscheduled life we all now lead and the highly confusing, often intimidating school system.
... Once you enter the schoolhouse doors, it can be like walking into a wall of "edu-speak." I can understand why parents get frustrated. It sometimes feels like we're all speaking a different language. ...
... And it's our job to make sure parents understand what [the jargon] means. ...
No Child Left Behind gives parents information about their school's performance; gives parents options if their local school isn't serving their needs; and provides parents free tutoring for their children who are struggling. In fact, the word "parents" is mentioned 651 times in No Child Left Behind. The law puts parents front and center! ...
I recently encountered a mother who told me that her school "had some of those Nickleby kids." ... It was a reference to No Child Left Behind kids. NCLB. It was said in a derogatory way, like the school was being dragged down because of these children.
So who are these "Nickleby" kids? The voiceless ones who slipped through the system because they were someone else's problem. They were in someone else's school. But you know what? They weren't. And aren't. They are in almost every school. Your child's school. My daughters' schools. And they are gifted young people with much to offer our communities, our country and our world. ...
So we have a double duty: to advocate for all children, not just our own; and to make our communities care about all children as well. ... How do we make people care about something they don't consider to be their problem? ... At some point in the future, if 40 percent of Americans don't have the skills to hold a job, we'll see crime, hopelessness and despair on the rise. ...
The good news is that three years into this law, we are making real progress, not only in attitudes but also in results. ...
... In New York, the achievement gap in fourth-grade English continues to close. African-American and Hispanic students especially continue to make significant gains. For the first time, a majority achieved all the standards, including over 57 percent of Hispanic students, up from 26 percent in 1999. We've seen similar gains in Maryland and Georgia as well. ...
Nationally, students are taking advantage of what the law has to offer. For instance, in 2003-04, 220,000 students across the nation got free tutoring because of No Child Left Behind. And at least 30,000 students have enrolled in new schools. That number continues to rise. As soon as more parents take advantage of No Child Left Behind, achievement is going to go up even more. ...
For the full speech, visit www.ed.gov and click on "Speeches" for the June 24, 2005, remarks.
Around the Country
Alabama Fourth- through 12th-graders in Alabama can get the homework help they need seven days a week, from 3 p.m. to midnight, by logging on to a free online tutoring service. Students receive live assistance from trained professionals in math, science, social studies and English. The service is also available to students enrolled in college preparatory classes and trying to earn their GED. The program, which began in 2002 in 10 libraries, will expand to all 219 public libraries this school year, thanks to a pledge from the Alabama Public Library System.
North & South Dakota Students in grades K-12 along the North Dakota-South Dakota border will be able to attend schools in either state, due to a new cross-border enrollment program that allows students living in a border school district to attend a school in the neighboring state's bordering district. North Dakota already maintains a similar agreement with Montana and Minnesota. Some students live closer to the state border than to their current schools, traveling in one county, for instance, as far as 40 miles to their district schools. For financial purposes, each state will count the other's students as if they are state residents, and the district will receive state aid for those students. Districts that lose students will no longer need to negotiate out-of-state tuition rates.
- September 17
- Constitution and Citizenship Day, a new observance legislated by Congress this past May. Education institutions receiving federal funds are required to "hold an educational program pertaining to the U.S. Constitution on September 17 of each year," the new law states. Among other resources, the FREE Web sitewww.ed.gov/freeoffers a special page of federal resources for teaching and learning about the 1787 document that shaped America's democratic government.
- September 24
- National Book Festival, sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Famous guests include authors Tom Clancy, David McCullough and R.L. Stine. For details, visit www.loc.gov/index.html and click on "National Book Festival," or call (888) 714-4696.
- October 20
- Lights On Afterschool!, a nationwide event saluting after-school programs. For information on hosting a local event along with suggested ideas and supporting materials, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org or call (202) 347-1002.
- October 16-22
- National Character Counts! Week, a celebration of the importance of developing good character in youths. To receive free resources for conducting local activities, visit www.charactercounts.org or call (800) 711-2670.
Q & A/Glossary
What if my child's school does not make adequate yearly progress?
Under the No Child Left Behind Act, by the start of the school year parents should be notified as to whether their child's school has made adequate yearly progress (AYP).
Schools that have not made AYP for two consecutive school years are identified for improvement. While school officials must develop a plan to turn around the school, every student in a school receiving Title I funds must be given the option to transfer to another public school in the district that has not been identified as needing improvement. The district must provide transportation up to certain spending limits. Parents should be notified about their choices "not later than the first day of the school year following such identification," the law requires.
If the school does not make AYP for three years, the district must offer students from low-income families supplemental educational servicesfree tutoring and other academic services outside of the regular school day. Schools that remain "in improvement" for additional years are subject to corrective action and restructuring.
News Show Offers Back-to-School Tips
The Department's monthly television program begins the 2004-05 season with a special "Back-to-School" edition that focuses on high school learning. The September show of Education News Parents Can Use will offer parents of middle and high school-aged students tips on course selection; questions to ask teachers and principals; and advice for keeping students on track.
The broadcast will showcase teachers and administrators from schools that are successfully applying the No Child Left Behind principles of high standards for all students and evidence-based approaches to learning. It will also highlight such programs as State Scholars, Advanced Placement, Community College Access/Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate and other promising initiatives designed to increase the rigor and relevance of the high school years.
Each month, Education News Parents Can Use showcases schools and school districts from across the country; conversations with school officials, parents and education experts; and advice and free resources for parents and educators.
To learn about viewing options, including webcasts, visit www.ed.gov and click on "Press Room," then "Audio & Video," or call toll-free (800) USA-LEARN.
The Facts About K-12 Education Funding
The cost of funding education in America's public elementary and secondary schools is the topic of a recently revised publication from the Education Department.
10 Facts About K-12 Education Funding provides an overview of how kindergarten through 12th-grade education is funded in the United States. This full-color brochure includes an explanation of each fact along with a graph to illustrate it. For instance, one graph breaks down the amount of funding provided for education by federal, state and local levels.
According to the brochure, in the 2004-05 school year, 83 cents out of every dollar spent on education is estimated to come from state and local contributions. The federal government's share is 8.3 percent, which has risen by more than one-third since 1990-91, when it was 5.7 percent.
The brochure also specifies the funding levels under the No Child Left Behind Act, which has increased every year since it was enacted in January 2002from $22 billion to the $25.3 billion proposed for fiscal year 2006. Federal dollars under NCLB are sent to states and school districts through a variety of programs, as described briefly in the publication, including Title I (for high-poverty schools), Reading First, Improving Teacher Quality Grants, and English Language Acquisition.
For other facts about funding public education, download a copy of 10 Facts About K-12 Education Funding at www.ed.gov, or order it toll-free at (877) 4ED-PUBS with identification number EA 0484B.
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Howdy folks!
I'm at home now, just enjoying my time off and relaxing, if it's not apparent from the picture above. It's been almost two weeks and I still haven't really done anything productive. I'm totally ok with that too. Mostly, I've been hanging with friends that I haven't seen in two months and that's it.
I saw Gwar and Every Time I Die on Monday which was so wild and such a fun experience and then I hung with our friends in Go Radio on Tuesday which is always a blast. Other than that, I'm just living the easy life. I hope you all are enjoying life as well. If not, get on that!
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Feb. 22, 2010—North Central College is offering students a record number of opportunities to study abroad this year.
Students may choose from 10 different programs that will visit 13 different countries during the College's D-Term in December 2010. The courses are available to all students; even incoming freshman in fall 2010 are eligible to enroll in some D-Term courses abroad.
New D-Term courses this year include studies in India, Turkey, Spain, Northern Ireland, Peru and Rome. Repeat offerings include Brazil, London and France. A study tour to Greece has been expanded to include Turkey, and a course that traces the Holocaust experience from Germany to Israel will include Poland this year.
The courses cover such topics as history, politics, art, culture, language and architecture. Many of the two- and three-credit courses offered during D-Term, or December Term, fulfill the College's requirement for intercultural study.
Each D-Term course abroad is taught by one or two North Central faculty. Each course includes at least 10 and no more than 20 students. Coursework during the study tours includes keeping a journal or blog, attending lectures and completing a paper or project at the course's completion. Each course also allows ample time for sightseeing, and no previous foreign language experience is required to participate.
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The College will hold an informational session for students on Tuesday, April 13, and an information session for parents on May 8.
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oooh maaaan, I wish him well-he's a nice hard working guyReplyCancel
btw,10 drinks & a bottle of wine is ALOT for a smaller built guy like Daniel- hell, its a lot for Vince Vaughn-the BI's a bummer whoever it isReplyCancel
@Cubsfan—because back in he day someone who hinted he was RDJ would occasionally post her under the name hmmmm and say scandalous things —ReplyCancel
but didnt rdj denied the whole thing tho?
@Cubsfan—I think his publicist did—IDK —could have been him—stranger things have happened—but if it wasn't it was definetly somebody in the industryReplyCancel
I'm also doubting this is DanRad, because, while he's certainly had issues with his sobriety, I've never seen or heard reports of him being "handsy," drunk or sober.
From what I've heard, he gets obstreperous when drunk, not grabby.ReplyCancel
why would someone wanna start rumors about them? but hasnt this entry proved to be kind of a liar?
Robert Pattinson.ReplyCancel
@Sarah—or a lesser known actor who sees RDJ as an enemy
@Cubs—well I choose to believe most of what goes on here–60%—if not I wouldn't waste my time here. A lot has been revealed here before it hits the newsstand
such as Bruce Jenners sex change
the death of Mick Jaggers gf-Mariah Careys divorce etc
If y'all want to fall down the himmmm rabbit hole, start googling "himmmm CDaN" – there are blogs out there that were all about it – one called "Who is Himmmm?" If I'm remembering correctly. Spoiler alert:
Fairly conclusively decided that Himmmm is really Talley Griffith (grandson of Andy Griffith – correct me if I'm wrong here, old timers). I personally have spent many hours in this rabbit holeReplyCancel
Whats up with the deleted posts Tricia??????ReplyCancel
Cant be Radcliff cause hes gayReplyCancel
Oh daniel, hope this isnt true. I wish you sobriety.
A little off topic, but did u ever notice you can be very fond and loving towards, and others your just like die already. My friend is a nurse in hospital for addicts and detoxers. She said its just like anyone else, some are nice, some are just pain in the ass. Btw, im gonna own it, i kinda miss celebrity rehab. It gave a goid explanation of WHY addict acts as he does. There are some horrorific child abuse stories. Just awful.
Not sure who but don't think Daniel. He's been busy since Harry Potter and making the talk show circuit.ReplyCancel
I saw an interview with Daniel recently. He regrets being so open about his teenage drinking, because its not a problem now. He sounds pretty well balanced. Also finds the gay rumours funny. Its in the Guardian if you want to read it.ReplyCancel
O Lawdy. Ok
Mickey Rourke.
I hate to even write that name.ReplyCancel
I wouldn't invoke the Talley. He gets majorly ticked and talks about lawsuits.
That said: 1) a "bottle" of wine on airplane is maybe 3/4 of a real wineglass. 2) Did he go into the restroom for 2 minutes afterward and return fully refreshed? Inquiring minds want to know!ReplyCancel
Geez, I forgot about that, Seven. ALLEGEDLY. ALLEGEDLY it was TG. I have no way of knowing for certain. If it was TG, I have to give him props for the lovely memorial he wrote to honor Andy here on CDaN, the day after he passed away. But remember the disclaimer, people – this site, and indeed, my very posts, are works of fiction, merely meant to entertain, and never slander. Forever and into perpetuity and allegedly and all that legal jazz. Amen.ReplyCancel
Toby Macguire- who never drank-im just going for unusual suspects..But Daniel Radcliffe DID have a bit of a slump w/Woman in Black period when he was depressed…just sayin'(I liked all Our Darlings btw)ReplyCancel
7 & Frufra – who is Talley and Andy?.ReplyCancel
That was my guess.ReplyCancel
Interesting tidbit: "Hmmmm" was the first one to say that Diana Jenkins' book "Room 23" was basically a prostitution book.
In the TV show Lost, Room 23 was where people were held captive and brainwashed.ReplyCancel
That is a good guess too.ReplyCancel
Owen WilsonReplyCancel
The hmmmm love was/is quite obnoxious! He/she recently appeared, I think maybe with a Robin Williams post. I was afraid a circle jerk was about to happen. Thank goodness it went unnoticed for the most part. I appreciate their input just not the lust that comes with it.ReplyCancel
some call it "losing a battle with sobriety" some call it "embracing an old comfortable friend".ReplyCancel
IMO, Radcliffe shouldn't be considered A-list until he stars in a few well-received movies where he isn't playing Harry Potter.
here's a wacky one: Pierce BrosnanReplyCancel
Brosnan's more of a stoner than an alkie and very mellow, not a paw-er.
I like the Pattinson guess. His career's just getting back on track but he's still a mess with a booze problem.
Efron's a possibility but would he bother beard-pawing women on a plane? After his recent antics with Rodriguez, maybe he would.ReplyCancel
FSP is that you?ReplyCancel
liam neeson?? quit drinking for awhile.. publicly said he quit. career comeback w/ the taken franchise after the star wars crap and some other misses and his wife's death..ReplyCancel
It was Himmmm, not HmmmmmmReplyCancel
And also sometimes HerrrrReplyCancel


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I get really depressed during the winter and it lasts until around late May/early June. Last year I went on Zoloft and it helped except it gave me severe insomnia. I was so exhausted I became really emotional and no relaxation techniques in the world were helping me sleep.. I could find no safe sleep aids for nursing moms.. so I stopped my meds.. Now I am back in a depressed state and I NEED to do something about it.
I considered going on Celexa but I'm afraid it would just cause insomnia as well, and then I would have no choice but to go off of it. I need help. There must be either a natural sleep aid or a natural anti-depressant that will help this situation. Does anyone have any answers for me?
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PITTSBURGH, PA – The Allegheny County Airport Authority is requesting proposals from arts organizations to display at Pittsburgh International Airport in time for the G20 Summit.
"This is an exciting opportunity to promote our region's art and culture. We are seeking proposals for a temporary art exhibit to welcome guests visiting for the G20 Summit. Pittsburgh International Airport is the front door to our region, and the Allegheny County Airport Authority wishes to make the facility welcoming to world leaders, international guests, and news media," said Bradley D. Penrod, Executive Director, Allegheny County Airport Authority.
The Temporary Art Exhibition: Showcase G20 is a component of the Pittsburgh International Airport's Art Program. The Art in the Airport Program manages a permanent art collection of style, diversity, and beauty to be enjoyed by our traveling public and employees, and promotes temporary exhibitions to enhance the airport environment.
The Request for Proposals is open to organizations, groups and individuals engaged in the arts and culture of the Pittsburgh region who are interested in developing a temporary exhibition for the Submissions for Temporary Art Exhibition: Showcase G-20 should address this audience in a creative and welcoming manner. The exhibition will run from September 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010.
The deadline for submission is Friday, August 1. An honorarium of $2,500 will be awarded the selected exhibitor to cover exhibit expenses. Submissions are reviewed and recommended by an Airport Art Panel and will be approved by the Allegheny County Airport Authority Board of Directors.
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The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Elias and Florence Dugi of Kosciusko and late Otto and Rose Gawlik of Falls City. Clarissa is a 2006 graduate of Falls City High School. She is employed with Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas in Lafayette, La., as an Accountant.
The prospective groom is the son of late Mr. Kirk Martin and the late Ms. Josephine Huval of Lafayette, La. Kirk is also an employee at Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas as a SCADA and Measurement Specialist.
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Delegates to the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) veto a reduction to a 400,000 SCC.
by Amanda Smith, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor
Once again, a National Milk Producers Federation proposal to bring the U.S. somatic cell count legal limit in line with regulations long adopted by those wishing to produce milk in New Zealand, Australia and Europe was trumped on April 24, 2013. When it comes to milk quality, this decision puts the U.S. behind the curve.
In the end, the proposal to lower the SCC legal limit for Grade A milk to 400,000 was defeated by a much greater margin than 2011's one vote split. Of the delegates in attendance, 22 were for lowering the limit, 28 voted against the proposal and one abstained. NCIMS will not meet again for another two years.
Delegates had previously defeated a proposal to reduce the somatic cell count (SCC) legal limit from 750,000 cells per milliliter of milk to 400,000 by 2014 with a vote of 26 opposed to 25 in favor, two years ago, at the 2011 National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.
The NCIMS meets biannually to discuss points in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) that serve as the basis for inspections and quality control for dairy farms and dairy plants that handle Grade A milk. Action taken by NCIMS is advisory to the FDA which is responsible for inspections and milk safety.
The current upper legal limit of 750,000 has been in place for the past 10 years, since 1993. Under the PMO, milk from each dairy farm must be tested for SCC at least four times every six months. Most plants will test every tanker load coming off farm. If a farm had two samples out of four that are over the 750,000 limit, it receives a notice. If a farm has three samples out of five that are over the limit, it gets degraded and no longer can sell Grade A milk. Before 1993, the legal limit was 1 million cells. Before 1986, it was 1.5 million.
For many U.S. producers, whose milk is turned into prouducts destined for European consumption, a 400,000 SCC limit already exists. This regulation applies to each individual farm, not just the average of a group of farms. Recently, the U.S. has exported the equivalent of over 13 percent of its milk production.
Proposals to lower the SCC limit to 400,000 have been submitted multiple times. The proposals primarily have been rejected on the basis that SCCs/mastitis constituted an animal health issue, not a human health or milk safety issue.
Idaho and Oregon adopted stricter limits in 2012, moving to 400,000 and 500,000, respectively. California has had a long established limit of 600,000. The rest of the nation needs to adopt Idaho's forward thinking ideals.
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Two Big Signings; One Left To Go
Good things come in three's for two Phillies players this week; both Shane Victorino and Joe Blanton have been signed for three years each, keeping them in the red pinstripes until the end of the 2012 season. The only other arbitration eligible player not yet signed to a deal is catcher Carlos Ruiz. With the quick progress on the first two, Ruiz may not be far behind.
Victorino had asked for 5.8 million a year prior to this deal. What he wound up getting amounts to an average of over 7 million a year; the total contract amount is 22 million. Obviously, the Phillies were committed to keeping the Flyin' Hawaiian for some time to have gone well over his offer. Shane told many of us on the Phillies Cruise that he was extremely nervous during trade talks in July of last year where his name kept popping up. He wanted very badly to stay in Philly. He got his wish and I am very, very happy for him and for the Philadelphia fans. Congrats, Shane!
Joe Blanton's deal was similar; 3 years for 24 million. Blanton, 29, has been a consistent starter for the Phillies, going 12-8 with a 4.05 ERA in 2009. My only real question about this deal is, if Blanton is getting 8 million a year, was not Cliff Lee worth maybe 9 or 10 million a year? I am happy for Blanton of course, but this does raise more questions about why we could not afford Lee. I understand the baseball aspect and getting the prospects, but prospects can be attained other ways. In fact, if Lee had left after 1 year, the Phillies would have gotten 2 draft picks out of it.
So yes, many of us are still grumbling about Lee. It was, and still is, a bit of a shock to see him traded away after the ½ year he gave us. Manager Charlie Manuel gave an interesting take on the trade as well saying, "As a manager in the big leagues, I look to put the best team on the field that's possible at that moment. That's where Lee comes into play. The financial part, I have nothing to do with that. I want to put the best possible team on the field. I don't know if that makes me selfish, but that's how you play the game. That's how the Yankees do it." Ouch. I think the reference to the Yankees expresses how most of feel. They should have kept Lee and Roy Halladay…the Yankees certainly would have.
It is hard not to dwell on what could have been, especially given the Blanton signing. But, I will try my best. It is either that, or my head might explode. ;o) Wish me luck!
At any rate, I am thrilled to see Victorino get his due and look forward to Blanton eating some innings for us. And now we await word on Ruiz…
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Please, we don't want your head to explode! But it still bothers me too. I still think there was some magic salary number the powers that be weren't willing to go over, so remove Lee's salary, plug in Blanton's – not much difference overall. I like Blanton in the middle of the rotation, but to me that's not worth $8 million a year. I have to imagine they tried shopping Blanton before Lee, but either there was no interest, or not enough return.
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Jenn: I'm still puzzled over that Lee thing…I guess I'm just so accustomed to Yankee style! Everyone compares themselves to my Yankees….I wonder why….
Well, not really nice for me, but nice for you that some of your favorite Phils will stick around!


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Instagram has debuted a big new feature – 15 second videos can now be recorded and posted. Vine has mostly owned the social video creation landscape, but Instagram presents a huge challenge to them. To date, I have 550 followers on Vine and have posted almost 220 videos. On Instagram, I have almost 2,500 followers and have posted almost 1,800 still photos. At the time of this posting, I've made six videos with Instagram. Here's what I'm seeing so far.
1. Out of the gate, Instagram has an advantage. They have 100,000,000+ users, most with very established networks and relationships. Vine is two years younger – everyone's networks are smaller. For instance, the NBA has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram. They immediately started using the new video feature during game 7 of the Finals, and the videos were getting between 30,000 and 60,000 likes. They have 141,000 followers on Vine and got between 1,000 and 2,000 likes on their Finals videos. They used Instagram much more extensively during game 7. At this point, they could continue to build both services, but I'd say Instagram has an insurmountable advantage.
2. Instagram video has image stabilization. Whoa. It really works. Check out this video I took at my dining room table. As ironstef noted, it looks like I had it on a Steadicam.
3. Instagram video has filters (naturally). I think they're awesome, and I can't imagine Vine isn't going to add filters ASAP.
4. Instagram videos are 15 seconds, while Vine's are six. People will automatically point to longer videos as being desired and advantageous, but I don't necessarily think that's so. Who knows what the "right length" is? Maybe 20 seconds would be better? Maybe six seconds does force and spark creativity.
5. I think it's easier to start-stop-start-stop recording on Vine. So producing stop-motion videos certainly seems easier. On Vine, you just touch the phone's screen anywhere. On Instagram, you have to press the little red record button. One bonus on Instagram is that touching the screen in a certain spot allows you to focus. There are times on Vine where I wish I could bring the camera into focus by touching the screen, but that starts recording video. This often forces me to delete and start over.
6. Many people are going to like exhibiting their photos and videos in one place. I don't think this is going to cause brand or product confusion. It is entirely possible to do two things well. Why can't Instagram nail this video feature and rule online video? Remember, they have over 100,000,000 users, and those users love the filters.
7. Advertisers buy 15-second TV spots. I wonder if the 15-second video length was merely pulled out of a hat.
Overall, I disliked seeing people post "Vine is so dead!" and "R.I.P. Vine" on the day Instagram video came out. Those seemed like kneejerk reactions to me, and paid no attention to the fact that Vine and Instagram are more than photo and video services – they are communities. There are some tight-knit communities on Vine that aren't just going to go away. Chobani is kicking ass on Vine, and they can continue to do so.
After using Instagram video a few times, I have to say that I love the image stabilization and filters. And I don't mind admitting this (and neither should you), but I like sharing my handywork with almost 2,500 people instead of 500. Instagram's community size is a plus. For brands, the question need not be "Which should I use?" If your videos are connecting with consumers on both services, then use both services.
Here's a link to the story on Fox 2 Now, in case the embedded video above doesn't cooperate.
Here are a few more articles worth reading:
1. Instagram video is the phablet of social networking. I didn't agree with the premise of the article. I think Instagram CAN pull this off. In this case, I don't think trying to do two things well at once is going to be a problem for them.
2. Instagram vs. Vine – The Top 5 Differences
3. Techcrunch's article on Instagram vs. Vine
4. Which app does video better?
Tell me: what have your experiences with Instagram video been like so far? Leave a comment below. And be sure to link up your Instagram account in the comment so we can find you.


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My grandson is 7 months old. He was completely breastfeed until 6 months, then his mom began some solid food. He didn't have any problems and enjoyed the new foods. She does small amounts, and still relies on breastfeeding for the main source of nourishment.
However, just this week he has begun having green watery stool about 3 times a day. He will have a normal stool in the morning, and then these green ones after that. He is also showing redness and irritation on his bottom. She really hasn't given him anything strange and her diet also has not changed.
He does not act sick in any way, and is his usual happy self, with a good appetite.
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- Behavioral expectations defined and taught
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A Minneapolis-based bluegrass duo has won a Grammy for the best children's recording.
The Star Tribune reports the Okee Dokee Brothers won the award Sunday for their song "Can you Canoe?" It's about a canoe trip that Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing took on the Mississippi River.
They accepted the award in pre-telecast ceremonies. Mailander thanked the Recording Academy for "recognizing indie-made children's music." Lansing says making kids music was a dream of the duo who have known each other since age 3.
The album has sold about 10,000 copies.
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The ISAH, which collaborates with Ayurvedic Medical Schools of India for education and training, features regional and local listings of practitioners, and offers information about their qualifications.
When seeking Ayurvedic medical care, ISAH recommends partnering with a practitioner who holds a doctoral degree (e.g. MD, PhD, or PhysD) and has completed training at a recognized Ayurvedic Medical School. In addition to these qualifications, click here [1] to learn more about finding a practitioner who is right for you.
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Blue leads Marquette to another big win
Golden Eagles cruise at South Florida
Published On: Feb 06 2013 08:58:14 PM CST
Vander Blue scored 13 points to lead Marquette's men's basketball team to a 70-47 win at South Florida Wednesday night.
The Golden Eagles outscored the Bulls 39-16 in the first half and cruised to the victory.
Todd Mayo had a season-high 13 points for Marquette and Junior Cadougan added 11 points.
Marquette has dominated its series with South Florida winning 19 of 22 meetings. Blue scored 30 on January 28th when the Golden Eagles defeated the Bulls in Milwaukee 63-50.
With tonight's win, Marquette is now 7-2 in the Big East and 16-5 overall. South Florida drops to 1-9 in the Big East and 10-12 on the season.
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RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. -- The question many Wisconsinites are asking is whether the state can return to political civility.
Tuesday's recall election has produced a lot of raw emotions from both Democrats and Republicans
But you might say the seed of civility has been planted in state politics.
In both Gov. Scott Walker's victory speech and Mayor Tom Barrett's concession speech, the candidates encouraged their supporters to find common ground.
"I just got off the phone with Gov. Walker and congratulated him on his victory tonight," said Barrett. "We agreed that it is important for us to work together."
"The election is over. I talked to the mayor, and we had a good talk. And I said, 'I am committed to working with you,'" said Walker.
But just like State Sen. Dale Schultz's garden, a return to respectful political discourse in the state is going to take a lot of work, and it's not going to happen overnight.
"I don't think anybody is naive enough to think that suddenly 'Kumbaya' is going to break out, but we have to start somewhere," said Schultz, a Richland Center Republican.
That's why Schultz wrote a letter and sent it out to media outlets across the state. It was a call to his fellow legislators to work together to get the state back on track.
"People in this state want us to work together and they are tired of the screaming and the talking past one another. They want their problems addressed," said Schultz.
But Richard Kyte, the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University, said it's going to take more than lawmakers' cooperation-- the voters have a responsibility too.
"If we reward incivility by electing people who don't get along with one another, then of course it's going to encourage more of it. So ultimately, the citizenry in a democracy is responsible for setting the tone for action," said Kyte.
Since the collective bargaining protests in 2011 and the recall election in 2012 gained national attention, the way Wisconsin chooses to move forward could make it a role model for political civility for the rest of the country.
"If we let our actions follow our words in a positive way, we can be a shining example for this country in the years ahead," said Schultz.
But he said it's going to take some hard work and room to grow for that seed of civility to take root.


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Portales native Karl Terry is the new executive director at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce.
Terry, former Portales News-Tribune managing editor, officially starts work Monday, although outgoing director Sharon King is expected to stay on until the end of February.
"Out of all the candidates, Karl had the most overall experience, and he had a lot of good qualities we were looking for," said chamber board President Chris Wood.
Terry has been a member, board member or president and interim executive director at various chambers of commerce in New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.
"We're excited to have him on board," Wood said, adding he thought Terry would come with lots of new ideas.
Wood said he was excited to chose someone local and familiar with the town and businesses.
Terry said he was thrilled to be the executive director at the chamber of commerce in his hometown. He believes it's important to give back to the community and sees the job as a way to do so.
As a first step, Terry intends to talk with the board members and learn their plans. He said he believes their goal is a vibrant, growing membership.
"That's going to be pretty high on my list, is to make sure the chamber is growing and that my office is receptive to the needs of the members," Terry continued.
Terry plans to take a "hands-on" approach, visiting businesses to understand their needs and concerns and move forward. He would also like to visit businesses that haven't become members, something to which he believes his experience as an ad salesman lends itself.
"I think Portales as a whole is strong and growing, and I think we need to make sure the chamber is strong and growing as well," Terry said.
Terry's salary will be within the $30,000 to $35,000 range advertised in the job announcement, he said.
The opportunity to be involved in the community was the primary factor that Terry said drew him to apply for the job.
"There's a lot of things I could do to put bread on the table, but being able to do that and stay involved in the community is very important to me," he said.


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Arborio rice is an Italian short-grain, high-starch rice used in risotto, Spanish paella, and rice puddings because the grains impart a creamy texture. Use any orange-fleshed winter squash in this soup; they are all sweet and creamy when cooked. You'll find that the smaller ones without ridges are easier to peel and chop.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 celery stalk and greens, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups (6 ounces) sliced cremini mushrooms
½ cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
4 cups vegetable stock (make using cubes, powder, or a concentrate available in most supermarkets)
1 ½ cups (about 12 ounces) peeled striped marrow squash (or other winter squash) in ½-inch cubes
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Very thin slices of Pecorino Romano cheese for garnish
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and leaves, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the rice and rosemary; stir until coated with oil. Add the vegetable stock, squash, and lemon zest. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice and squash are tender, about 12 minutes.
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While all of us are subject to "the blues," clinical depression is a serious medical condition requiring immediate treatment. Watch for:
Body image concerns can become obsessions, resulting in startling weight loss, severely affecting the adolescent's health:
In addition to peer pressure, mental health issues can lead adolescents not just to experiment with alcohol and drugs, but also to use substances for "self-medication." And in addition to being aware of the behavioral and physical signs of alcohol and drug abuse — drug and alcohol paraphernalia or evidence, hangovers, slurred speech, etc. — parents should also:
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Glassmaking isn't the only hobby of Ron Hinkle of Buckhannon, the owner of Hinkle's Dying Art Glassworks, who spoke to the Buckhannon Rotary Club recently about square-foot gardening.
Hinkle said that square-foot gardening is a simple, easy way to garden. It requires 80 percent less work and produces 85 percent more product than row gardening, he said.
Some Rotarians said their least favorite aspects of gardening were weeding and pest control. Hinkle said square-foot gardening allows individuals to overcome some of those gardening woes while producing better quality crops in larger quantities in the same amount of space. He said one of the best aspects of this type of gardening is that "you know what you're eating."
Hinkle said he was inspired to start a square-foot garden after attending a class and reading a book called "Square-foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew. He said his late uncle had told him that "working the ground calms the soul."
Hinkle said anyone could start a square-foot garden in as little as a day. It is not a high-cost form of gardening, and it doesn't require frequent weeding. Square-foot gardening also reduces the amount of pests that get into the produce because most pests come up through the ground, Hinkle said.
"You can grow anything in this," Hinkle said. "It's so doggone simple that you can do it and get started within a day."
Square-foot gardening doesn't require tilling because the soil involved already is loose. With a square-foot garden, produce that is grown is not planted in dirt. He said that if dirt is added, the gardener will have weeds forever. Hinkle said square-foot gardening is similar to a raised-bed garden in that the garden is located in a box, usually made of wood.
The soil where the produce grows is composed of three elements: vermiculite, peat moss and compost. The soil composite does not need to be replaced each year. Hinkle said gardeners need only to add more compost annually. He recommends using a mixed variety of compost types.
Hinkle said it was possible to create one's own compost, a process that takes about three weeks. The box the produce grows in also can be homemade. Hinkle said it can be done for $30 and constructed in 30 minutes.
"Do not use treated lumber because you never know what's in it," Hinkle said.
More information can be found online at www.squarefootgardening.org.


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Forest Trends and the Katoomba Group have commissioned this study into the legal and regulatory frameworks for mangrove management and PES in Vietnam. This study is timely as in recent years various Vietnamese policies have prioritized terrestrial forest, mangrove, and coastal conservation, and the national government is now considering market mechanisms as a potential conservation tool. This study suggests that a sector-based approach cannot ensure effective mangrove management, as disparate interests conflict and erode mangrove protections. Rather, an inclusive, ecosystem-based, cross-sectoral approach is needed in – and should be a key characteristic of – mangrove management in areas with high conservation value. Integrated approaches are increasingly feasible within Vietnam, given the support of the national Government in exploring PES and other innovative approaches. We hope that this legal study provides greater clarity and increased interest in the potential for payments for ecosystem services in Vietnam's mangrove forests.
KEYWORDS: PES, Vietnam, Mangrove, coastal ecosystems
SOURCE: http://www.forest-trends.org/documents/files/doc_2561.pdf
According to the Bali Action Plan (BAP), the current negotiations on the future climate regime include consideration of "nationally appropriate mitigation actions by developing country Parties in the context of sustainable development, supported and enabled by technology, financing and capacity-building, in a measurable, reportable and verifiable manner." However, despite two years of discussions and negotiations, a clear consensus on the exact nature of NAMAs and mechanisms for support has yet to emerge. This paper therefore aims to present an overview of the current state of debate and possible ways forward.
JIKO policy papers are written and published by the Wuppertal Institute on behalf of the German Environment Ministry (BMU). The positions expressed in this policy paper are strictly those of the authors and represent neither the opinion of the Wuppertal Institute nor of the BMU.
KEYWORDS: Policy paper, NAMAs, MRV, UNFCCC, Climate Change
SOURCE: http://www.jiko-bmu.de/files/basisinformationen/application/download/pp-namas-fin.pdf
Since 2005, the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiate how the protection of rainforests could be integrated into the climate regime (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, REDD). This discussion paper primarily addresses the question of how financing of avoided deforestation should be organized. For this purpose, the authors first trace the negotiation process until the end of 2009. A short excursus then describes and analyses the integration of afforestation and reforestation activities into the Clean Development Mechanism. In the main part, the authors present the basic determinants for a possible REDD mechanism followed by a deeper look into financing options. Two main approaches can be identified: on the one hand, the introduction of a public fund, which acquires and manages financial means and distributes them to developing countries. On the other hand, financial resources could be raised via the international carbon market. The authors conclude that a combination of both financing approaches would not only raise the highest amount of financial means but also serve best to reduce several risk factors. In doing so, a temporal differentiation should be made by first raising financial means through a fund in order to gradually switch to a market integration. This process should be carried out with close connection to the other building blocks of the UNFCCC negotiations, especially concerning the setting of midand longterm emission reduction goals. Certainty on these goals is essential to estimate possible
implications of a market integration.
KEYWORDS: Policy paper, UNFCCC, REDD, carbon market, CDM
SOURCE: http://www.jiko-bmu.de/files/basisinformationen/application/download/redd_financing_accessible_fin.pdf
The OECD has developed the Stylised Agri-environmental Policy Impact Model (SAPIM), which can be adapted and applied by researchers and policy makers to better understand the impact of policies on the agri-environment conditions in their countries. This report applies the model to representative farms in Finland, Japan, Switzerland and the United States. These countries include a wide range of objectives, policy measures and agri-environmental conditions. The results highlight that when positive or negative environmental externalities are not taken into account by farmers then the production choices by farmers will reflect private costs and benefits. Policies can potentially raise social welfare by taking account of those externalities. This report notes that, overall, the diversity of conditions across sectors and countries makes it difficult to generalise the impact of agri-environmental policies beyond the situations that are modeled. Nevertheless, some wider policy messages emerge. Drawing on the four case studies examined, this report recommends that; polluting activites that are not regulated should be included in policy design; the existing overall policy environment needs to be taken into account in evaluating agri-environmental policies; and environmental co-benefits and trade-offs need to be recognised. Green growth policies can stimulate economic growth while preventing environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and unsustainable natural resource use. The results from this publication contribute to the Green Growth Strategy being developed by the OECD as a practical policy package for governments to harness the potential of greener growth.
KEYWORDS: Agri-environmental policy, OECD, Green growth
SOURCE: http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/agriculture-and-food/linkages-between-agricultural-policies-and-environmental-effects_9789264095700-en;jsessionid=1j7gytde6f6pb.delta
Global efforts are being made to prepare tropical forest countries for REDD+. The work is advancing rapidly with new funding pledges being added and new countries joining. As REDD+ work proceeds it will be crucial to maintain awareness of the obstacles to be faced. The risk that REDD+ steels the limelight from other issues should also be kept in mind.
Following the Focali report in 2009 that provided an assessment of initiatives involved in preparing and building capacity for REDD, Focali releases the report Getting ready for REDD+ that provides an update of what has happened in the REDD+ arena in the last two years and identifies some key issues for the future.
All over the world REDD+ preparations are carried out and regardless of the outcome of the UNFCCC negotiations it seems REDD+ will become reality. Numerous pilot initiatives are on the way to prepare countries for REDD+ and take the first steps towards building the necessary capacity and institutions. Furthermore, the process is advancing rapidly and funding pledges are constantly issued.
KEYWORDS: REDD+, UNFCCC negociations, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
SOURCE: http://www.focali.se/filer/Focali%20Report%202010_01.pdf
KEYWORDS: COP16, UNFCCC, Negociations
SOURCE: http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop16/
Despite a significant growth in food production over the past half-century, one of the most important challenges facing society today is how to feed an expected population of some nine billion by the middle of the 20th century. To meet the expected demand for food without significant increases in prices, it has been estimated that we need to produce 70–100 per cent more food, in light of the growing impacts of climate change, concerns over energy security, regional dietary shifts and the Millennium Development target of halving world poverty and hunger by 2015. The goal for the agricultural sector is no longer simply to maximize productivity, but to optimize across a far more complex landscape of production, rural development, environmental, social justice and food consumption outcomes. However, there remain significant challenges to developing national and international policies that
support the wide emergence of more sustainable forms of land use and efficient agricultural production. The lack of information flow between scientists, practitioners and policy makers is known to exacerbate the difficulties, despite increased emphasis upon evidence-based policy. In this paper, we seek to improve dialogue and understanding between agricultural research and policy by identifying the 100 most important questions for global agriculture. These have been compiled using a horizon-scanning approach with leading experts and representatives of major agricultural organizations worldwide. The aim is to use sound scientific evidence to inform decision making and guide policy makers in the future direction of agricultural research priorities and policy support. If addressed, we
anticipate that these questions will have a significant impact on global agricultural practices worldwide, while improving the synergy between agricultural policy, practice and research. This research forms part of the UK
Government's Foresight Global Food and Farming Futures project.
KEYWORDS: Farming, food security, global agriculture, sustainability
SOURCE: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/earthscan/ijas/2010/00000008/00000004/art00001
Of the two possibilities of Public Finance and Market Mechanism for funding REDD activities the former would mean contribution by developed countries into a REDD Multilateral Fund requiring approval by national parliaments that might pose insurmountable difficulties in these times of recession. On the other hand the fact that money in market for REDD credits would come from business entities, and not from the exchequers, would makes it a politically attractive option. It is often argued that market mechanism would be efficient, effective and enhance equity while reducing governance risks and keeping costs low. But in a market where producers abound and buyers dominate it would not lead to greater equity as the two externalities of
biodiversity and the concern for indigenous people, both critical for equity, remain stubbornly outside. Nor would the market be effective in meeting the REDD objectives as the credibility of the carbon credits generated would suffer from high uncertainties of leakage and fears of impermanence. The market will discount low credibility reducing economic returns particularly in poor and poorly governed countries further hurting equity. Also the market mechanism does not reduce overall global emissions and is merely a translocation of green house gas emissions from the poor countries to
the rich.
Settling on interim solutions, when final solutions prove elusive, could be a good strategy. One such interim solution could be the setting up of public financing for REDD confined only to LDCs. This would be politically acceptable in the developed countries provided the LDCs agree to a dominant role for the donor countries in planning as well as MRV processes in the initial years which could taper as the governance and the technical capabilities of the LDCs improve. In the case of the emerging economies an interim step could be a market mechanism for REDD that takes the shape of an enlarged CDM in which additional activities of forest management, conservation and enhancement of carbon stock are also included and making it mandatory that 20 percent of emission reduction requirements be met from forest based mitigation efforts. There is an urgent need of making compromises on all sides in order to move forward quickly.
KEYWORDS: REDD, Green Economy, Public Finance, Markets
SOURCE: http://igrec.in/money_for_REDD_public_finance_or_the_market.html
This discussion paper has been prepared by FAO's Land Tenure and Management Unit to seek views and comments on voluntary guidelines on responsible governance of tenure of land and other natural resources. Weak governance of tenure results in the loss of life and livelihoods; it deters investment and widespread economic growth and discourages the sustainable use of natural resources. In contrast, responsible governance of tenure ensures that relevant policies and rules lead to sustainable, beneficial results, and that related services are delivered efficiently, effectively and equitably. Responsible governance is not confined to statutory tenure (e.g. private and public ownership and other rights and responsibilities) but it recognizes as well customary and common property tenures. It is anticipated that voluntary guidelines will help countries to improve the governance of tenure. FAO has been working on governance of tenure since 2005 with generous support from the Government of Finland (see for example FAO Land Tenure Studies 9: "Good governance in land tenure and administration"1.) The work of FAO and its partners, including UN-Habitat, the World Bank, IFAD, individual countries, and civil society, has shown that there is a growing and widespread interest in voluntary guidelines that can be adopted at the international level and implemented by countries.
KEYWORDS: Land tenure, natural resources, governance
SOURCE: ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/011/ak374e/ak374e00.pdf
If governments are to respond effectively to the challenge of climate
change, they will need to ramp up their support for innovation in lowcarbon
technologies and make sure that the resulting developments
are diffused and adopted quickly. Yet for the United States, there is a
tension inherent in these goals: the country's interests in encouraging
the spread of technology can clash with its efforts to strengthen its own
economy. Of particular importance is the spread of low-carbon technologies
from the United States to the major emerging economies—
China, India, and Brazil. Washington's strategy to promote the spread
of low-carbon technologies to these countries must combine efforts to
grow and open markets for low-carbon technologies with active support
for accelerating the innovation and diffusion of these technologies.
Its strategy will also need to reflect the unique challenges presented by
each of the three countries.
KEYWORDS: low Carbon Technology, United States, China, India, Brazil, energy innovation
SOURCE: http://www.cfr.org/publication/23321/energy_innovation.html
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Lee came to OKMH in January of 2011 as chief financial officer (CFO) and was promoted to interim CEO in November of this year, after the departure of the previous CEO. On April 30, the board of directors officially approved Lee as CEO.
With his new position of leadership at the hospital, Lee is looking to meet the great challenges and changes the hospital faces as Karnes County continues to experience much increase in population, traffic, and commerce.
"Because our volumes have gotten so high with all the Eagle Ford Shale activity here, and all the influx of people into the community, our volumes now are higher than they've ever been," said Lee.
Lee said that the ER (emergency room) service is the greatest challenge facing the hospital due to the greater number of patients needing attention. Two years ago the OKMH ER was seeing on average 500 patients a month; now the ER sees about 800 patents a month, with the number at times as high as 1,000.
"I would say the biggest challenge is in the ER," explained Lee. "When your ER is busy, the whole hospital is busy, because that feeds the other departments. The volume in the ER and level of trauma-type cases we're seeing in there are a lot harder to deal with than what would have been normal in the past here."
"Some of our challenges are not unique to our facility. There are challenges to hospitals in general, particularly rural facilities like ours. You've got the Medicare and Medicaid cuts, and all the changes going on in healthcare. Some of that can be a challenge, especially from the perspective of a rural facility."
Lee says that the leadership of the hospital is considering and contemplating various options in regards to facility expansion, in order to provide greater capacity for service to the growing communities of Karnes County. Though no definite plans are at present, options and considerations are being put forth.
"The board wanted to take a look at what the possibilities were for expansion," he said. "We're still weighing our options. We're still in that process. We're working with an architect that has done lots of things in the history of this facility, so they know this facility very well."
Working as a team and trusting in the decades of integrity and experience of the hospital's faculty and staff are the ingredients to maintaining and continuing the quality healthcare service Kaiser Memorial provides, according to Lee.
"We have good people here; we have good leadership throughout the hospital," reflected Lee. "We've got a lot of people that have been here lots and lots of years. The leadership that we have and the years of service that a lot of our leaders have been here is a tribute to the hospital and how good of a place it is to work, and how good of a facility it is."