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History of the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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Since the first Peace Corps Volunteers arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic in 1993, more than 450 Americans have served in the country. Volunteers have taught English, led sustainable community development projects and built the capacity of organizations throughout the country. The Peace Corps' programs respond to requests from the government of the Kyrgyz Republic to assist with increasing the level of English competency among its students and teachers and to help communities and civil society organizations develop sustainable community development projects.
Fifty-three dedicated Volunteers were serving in small communities throughout the Kyrgyz Republic when they were evacuated as a precautionary measure following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Prior to returning Volunteers to the Kyrgyz Republic, the Peace Corps conducted a thorough safety and security review. Part of this work included reviewing the impact of the coalition military base at Manas Airport outside of the capital, Bishkek. The Kyrgyz people and government were very supportive of the Peace Corps, and three Volunteers returned in March 2002 to reopen the program. Today, there are more than 100 Volunteers serving in communities throughout the republic.
History and Future of Peace Corps Programming in the Kyrgyz Republic
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TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) in secondary schools and university English teaching; and sustainable organizational and community development (SOCD).
Volunteers in the TEFL sector primarily teach the English language in secondary schools, universities, and other educational institutions and a few are also teaching history and literature to more advanced students. Volunteers serve as regular members of the teaching faculty in their schools and teach between 150 and 200 students each year. Most are also involved in extracurricular activities such as environmental education projects, HIV/AIDS education, computer training, and youth development through girls' or boys' clubs. In addition, working with Kyrgyz educators, Volunteers develop language instruction resources and conduct training workshops in teaching methodology for teachers at all levels.
Volunteers in the sustainable organizational and community development sector are assigned to a variety of agencies and institutions across the country. Volunteers work with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and government-sponsored community-based groups to increase their organizational capacities and assist local communities in promoting sustainable community development.
In 2007, Peace Corps/Kyrgyz Republic will initiate a new health promotion project in partnership with the Ministry of Health.


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A few weeks ago, while doing research for an article on local yoga classes in the Catskills, I decided to post an inquiry to my Facebook page, asking friends for their suggestions. Instantly, my account was flooded with responses, including information it might have taken me hours, if not days, to gather in more traditional ways. Although I had suspected that Facebook, along with other networking sites like Myspace and Twitter, were powerful networking tools, this experience made me even more keenly aware of the influence that these new media tools can wield.
Personally, I fought the idea of participating for quite a while, despite the hype and "friend requests" that began to accumulate in my email. Unsure of how it all worked, I gave in to the peer pressure and signed up. I'm a few years in now and find myself a devotee... with reservations. While the yoga information faded in my mind, I decided to address the issue of the power of the process itself and posted to my page, once again. This time, I asked my friends to tell me how they felt about Facebook, and social networking as a whole. The results were interesting and informative—and a few were alarming.
THE GOOD: Being able to immediately get information to hundreds (or thousands) of people is amazing. On a local level, I find that the isolation of living in the woods is vanishing. A lost dog, a nearby political rally or a party coming up in the next town over all can be announced and subsequently shared as the "information superhighway" hums along. When I post an upcoming event to my page, I'm sharing the information with my own community, and (as the old saying goes: they tell two friends and they tell two friends... ) On a larger scale, Facebook is a tool for putting us in touch with old pals from school, a place to play games with folks from all over the world, a forum to express our views, share photographs with loved ones and remind us of birthdays, giving users an opportunity to touch base quickly, in the fast-paced world we all inhabit.
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Although this is an internet resource, feelings can still be hurt in the virtual world. A casual comment I made to a friend in New York City sparked a rather vehement response, not only from her, but her network as well, who weighed in without being asked. Facebook allows users to "unfriend" people on their networking lists and my pal did just that, cutting off all communication with me from that point on. I was mystified by her reaction (and since Facebook comments cannot convey inflection) felt that she had misunderstood my jovial sarcasm. But the damage had been done and we are no longer "friends" on Facebook. I was momentarily dismayed by this dramatic response, but chalked it up to a lesson learned.
Procrastination seems to be the number one complaint among users who are looking for an excuse to avoid getting work done, whether it's doing the dishes, writing a term paper, or catching up on paying bills. The addictive nature of the social network also appears to be a real issue for those who succumb to the gaming and overload of entertaining links that can lead to hours of surfing the web.
Quote: C.M. from Hurleyville, NY writes that "It's totally addictive and I'm starting to not like that."
THE UGLY: You are not paranoid; Big Brother is watching you. Facebook (and others) employs hundreds of computer programmers whose sole job is to gather information. What we buy, where we go, how we spend our money and what we do for recreation are all valuable tips to pass on to the advertisers lining up for our business. Intuitive to a fault, this on-line invasion is not going away.
It took me a while to grasp the concept that individual marketing was in operation. I wondered why I was seeing ads for writing seminars, flying lessons and UFO conferences until I compared with my friends and discovered that their display ads were specifically targeted to their tastes.
On one hand, I appreciate this strategy, since my page often informs me of a great getaway bargain, a hitherto unknown resource for recreation, or a new novel that appeals to my sensibilities. On the other hand, my personal information is being shared on a constant basis with companies that I'm not keen on having access to my privacy. Even in the internet world, there are two sides to every computer-generated coin.
Quote: C.B. from Smallwood, NY writes that "I am getting annoyed with all of the 'hacking.' My Facebook account has received bogus posts about a free computer—and just yesterday I was approached about purchasing internet porn. I don't like that at all."
Whether we choose to participate or not, the world of social networking is growing in leaps and bounds. Of course we have the choice to not engage, but there are aspects beyond our control. If we use the internet for any purpose: to research a good hotel, buy a lipstick, or just look at videos on YouTube, that information is being archived somewhere and sometimes, bought and sold. Using caution seems prudent, but I, for one, will continue to enjoy my own brand of on-line networking (good, bad and ugly), being the social butterfly that I am.
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Home List of Titles Can you keep a secret? An artefact and exegetical essay investigating the poetics of children's rhymes and verse
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- Title
- Can you keep a secret? An artefact and exegetical essay investigating the poetics of children's rhymes and verse
- Author(s)
- Carthew, Mark
- Abstract
- This submission consists of two complementary creative works: an anthology of children's rhymes Can You Keep a Secret? Timeless Rhymes to Share and Treasure (Carthew 2008a); and a companion music CD, Timeless Songs to Share and Treasure (Carthew 2009). Random House Australia published both the anthology and the CD. The submission is accompanied by an exegesis that explores how these creative works came into being, and the attraction of the rhymes and songs that led to their selection. The exegesis also explores the resonance of these children's rhymes; and the poetic, musical and kinaesthetic features that led to their grouping in the six chapters—nursery rhymes, playtime rhymes, action rhymes, counting rhymes, finger-plays, and lullabies and gentle rhymes. The overarching genre of ‗nursery rhymes' is acknowledged as part of the oral tradition in literary lore and for the purposes of this exegesis are defined as rhymes for early childhood often, though not exclusively, characterised by a traditional or historical heritage. The selections, placement and musical arrangements in these collections provide a distinctive way of connecting with or being with these rhymes, therefore providing insight into their individual and collective aesthetic and poetic functioning.
- Publication type
- Thesis (PhD)
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale
- Publication year
- 2011
- Keyword(s)
- Anthologies; Children's rhymes; Musicality; Poetics
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- Copyright
- Copyright © 2011 Mark Howard Carthew.
- Thesis Supervisor
- [Dominique Hecq]
- Thesis Note
- [Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University of Technology, 2011.]
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- This thesis consists of an artefact and exegetical essay. The artefact is an anthology of children's rhymes 'Can you keep a secret? Timeless rhymes to share and treasure', published by Random House in 2008, and a companion music CD 'Timeless songs to share and treasure', published by Random House in 2009. The thesis was featured in a Swinburne media release on 01 August 2011: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/media-centre/news/2011/08/one-two-three-heres-your-phd.
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Portales officers appealing fines issued by the city's municipal judge scored a victory in court on Monday.
Ninth Judicial District Judge Robert Brack found patrolman Anthony Sanford not guilty of contempt of court and overturned a $100 fine that Arnold levied on the officer who missed a court date in December. Sanford had been scheduled to testify in a traffic case.
"We were pleased today," Portales Police Capt. Lonnie Berry said after the hearing. "We've wanted for a long time to have a mediation with the judge whereas a person independently heard both arguments and helped us come to a resolution — and basically that's what happened today."
Berry said in December that Sanford filled out a dismissal for the case and gave it to his supervisor, Sgt. Fred Hamner. Hamner then forwarded the dismissal to the department's records clerk who didn't file it because she thought it needed a supervisor's signature; as a consequence the dismissal was a day late, but since Sanford was unaware of the filing blunder he never showed up to Arnold's court.
Berry described the incident as "paperwork snafus," and said fines are typically not levied for such incidents.
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"As for what other judges do or what is appropriate I can't say, but in my six-plus years of being a judge I don't think I've ever found an officer in contempt, so in my personal experience it is a very rare thing. Judges need to use the power sparingly and with some caution."
The combative relationship between Arnold and the police department began following fines he assessed last fall upon two other officers, both of which are also appealing in district court this summer.
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'Outdoor Heaven' would wreck this great town
I am seriously dismayed at the proposed 'Outdoor Heaven' plan at exit 6. Many of the people who live in Marietta are here because of the town's peaceful dynamic; it is quiet but has events and is well serviced but not overly busy.
If this facility is built, a few individuals will just exploit and wreck this great town, making themselves rich, all under the pretense of 'revitalization' and 'helping by creating jobs', as with so many other places, big business will then throw Marietta over their shoulder like a used beer can when they are done with it.
When you drive down I-77 to Marietta, there is often little traffic, especially at night. Imagine 7000 people along with the support trucks for a concert on our local roads. Aside from the inconvenience factor, the infrastructure will have to be increased to accommodate the volume of traffic, will this mean higher tax for residents?
Local emergency services such as police and ambulance will no doubt also see a drastic increase in calls; this will mean expanding these services. Are local emergency services equipped to handle crowds of 7,000 people on a regular basis? Will local residents be paying for this also?
Additionally, the kind of people who will be staying in a '5 star' hotel will likely start buying up property in the local area, pushing up property prices and forcing out the local community.
Has anyone considered these factors? Do the architects of this plan even care about their impact on the local community? Will the people who will live with this facility on their doorstep have any say at all?
This plan risks making Marietta into just another suburb and I fear all these concerns will be lost amongst the river jumping stunts and the name dropping of sports stars. One wonders if that is the real point of the upcoming events.
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- Title
- Tag-based techniques for black-box test case prioritization for service testing
- Author(s)
- Mei, Lijun; Chan, W. K.; Tse, T. H.; Merkel, Robert G.
- Abstract
- A web service may evolve autonomously, making peer web services in the same service composition uncertain as to whether the evolved behaviors may still be compatible to its originally collaborative agreement. Although peer services may wish to conduct regression testing to verify the original collaboration, the source code of the former service can be inaccessible to them. Traditional code-based regression testing strategies are inapplicable. The rich interface specifications of a web service, however, provide peer services with a means to formulate black-box testing strategies. In this paper, we formulate new test case prioritization strategies using tags embedded in XML messages to reorder regression test cases, and reveal how the test cases use the interface specifications of services. We evaluate experimentally their effectiveness on revealing regression faults in modified WS-BPEL programs. The results show that the new techniques can have a high probability of outperforming random ordering.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Source
- Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Quality Software (QSIC 2009), Jeju, Korea, 24-25 August 2009, pp. 21-30
- Publication year
- 2009
- FOR Code(s)
- 080309 Software Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Black box testing; Encapsulation testing; Regression testing; Service testing; Software testing; Web Services Description Language; WS-BPEL; WSDL
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- 9781424459124, 1424459125
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By Pastor Jay Fleming
Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
"No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:10-12 NIV)
It is widely accepted among Christian denominations that following Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord means that we should, over time, become more like him in our thoughts, words and actions. Borrowing from the words of a hymn, someone has said that while Jesus takes me "Just As I Am," he won't leave me that way for long.
This process of transformation is called discipleship, after the name given to Christ's first followers. Peter, James, John and the rest not only listened to Jesus; as his disciples they participated in His ministry, doing His work. "Follow me," was his invitation to them. And they did, even when they did not fully understand what he was up to.
Whether picking up baskets full of leftover bread after he fed the thousands, or going out to heal the sick as they announced his coming kingdom, they joined in the work. And when they got to arguing about who was the greatest among them, he took a little child upon his knee to teach that their attitude about such things had to change if they wanted to keep following him.
Over 51 years of living in my own skin and 25 years of pastoring, it has become clear to me that the process of discipleship does not come easily to any of us. We become masters of every excuse in the book as to why our thoughts remain vile, our words callous and vulgar and our actions selfish and vindictive. Oh, we profess the faith, if pressed. But there is too often little evidence that we are being changed into the likeness of Christ.
In fact, the opposite seems to be true. The one that seems to be remade nowadays is Christ! No longer does he look at us with love and say, "Go and sin no more." All we seem to hear is the "Neither do I condemn you." And we merrily continue in our selfish debauchery, forgetting his further promise that those who follow him will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Well, how do we get back to a life of discipleship? Beyond mere belief in Christ Jesus, give him your very life. Like Peter and the others, determine to follow him. Pray daily just as he taught us, "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," recognizing that the first place it needs to be done is in your own daily life. Let his Word and his Spirit work within you to lead and transform. And then dare to do as he leads.
I have observed that the process of discipleship in my own life is often uncomfortable, because God does not hesitate to ask me to change. But it is always rewarding, because I have a front-row seat to all that he wants to do, both within and then through me. Will you join me in the journey?
Jay Fleming is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Goliad


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|Pre-service training will probably be the most intense period of your Peace Corps service, as you will need to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to successfully serve as a Volunteer in just 10 weeks. While the training period will be extremely busy, it should also be a time of excitement, discovery, and self-fulfillment. The effort and challenges of adapting to a new culture will draw on your reserves of patience and humor but will be handsomely rewarded with a sense of belonging among new friends.
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Pre-service training takes place in a community-based setting and at an agricultural institute in a rural village about 15 miles from downtown Maputo, a 45-minute drive. It is a 10-week program designed to help you gain the skills needed to successfully begin your Peace Corps service. These skills will help you integrate into your community and develop an appropriate work plan with your community and co-workers. Because training occurs six days a week, trainees have few opportunities to visit the capital.
The training content consists of five major interrelated components: technical, language, cross-cultural, health, and safety. You must demonstrate specific competencies related to each component to complete training and be sworn in as a Volunteer. You will be expected to take an active role in the process by setting goals for learning and evaluating your progress.
We will help you assess your progress and make recommendations at several points during training. To be sworn-in, you must demonstrate: (1) a working knowledge of Portuguese; (2) knowledge of health and safety risks common in Mozambique and consistent practice of preventive health and safety strategies; (3) interpersonal and cross-cultural skills and knowledge that enable you to communicate, make friends, understand your environment, understand how Mozambicans perceive and interact with you, and work effectively with Mozambicans; (4) the technical skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill your primary responsibilities as a teacher or health educator; and (5) an understanding of the Peace Corps' philosophy of development and how you fit into your project's long-term plan.
We will provide you with the information, direction, materials, training opportunities, feedback, coaching, counseling, and moral support you need to prepare yourself for service, as well as generous amounts of encouragement.
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Technical training will prepare you to work in Mozambique by building on the skills you already have and helping you develop new skills in a manner appropriate to the needs of the country. The Peace Corps staff, Mozambican experts, and current Volunteers will conduct the training program. Training places great emphasis on learning how to transfer the skills you have to the community in which you will serve as a Volunteer.
Technical training will include sessions on the general economic and political environment in Mozambique and strategies for working within such a framework. You will review your technical sector's goals and will meet with the Mozambican agencies and organizations that invited the Peace Corps to assist them. You will be supported and evaluated throughout the training to build the confidence and skills you need to undertake your project activities and be a productive member of your community.
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As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will find that language skills are the key to personal and professional satisfaction during your service. These skills are critical to your job performance, they help you integrate into your host community, and they can ease your personal adaptation to the new surroundings. Therefore, Portuguese language training is the heart of the training program, and you must successfully meet minimum language requirements to complete training and become a Volunteer. Mozambican language instructors teach formal language classes five days a week for small groups of trainees.
Your language training will incorporate a community-based approach. In addition to classroom time, you will be given assignments to work on outside of the classroom and with your host family. The goal is to get you to a point of basic social communication skills so that you can practice and develop language skills further on your own. Prior to being sworn in as a Volunteer, you will work on strategies to continue language studies during your two years of service.
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As part of your pre-service training, you will live with a Mozambican host family, an experience designed to ease your transition to life at your site. Families have gone through an orientation conducted by Peace Corps staff to explain the purpose of pre-service training and to assist them in helping you adapt to living in Mozambique. Many Volunteers form strong and lasting friendships with their host families.
Cross-cultural and community development training will help you improve your communication skills and understand your role as a facilitator of development. You will be exposed to topics such as community mobilization, conflict resolution, gender and development, nonformal and adult education strategies, and political structures.
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During pre-service training, you will be given basic medical training and information. Sessions on preventive health are designed to help you identify health and safety risks, develop strategies for preventing exposure to those risks, and understand guidelines for how to act if problems arise. You will be expected to practice preventive health care and to take responsibility for your own health by adhering to all medical policies. Trainees are required to attend all medical sessions.
The topics include preventive health measures and minor and major medical issues that you might encounter while in Mozambique. Nutrition, mental health, safety and security, setting up a safe living compound, and how to avoid HIV/AIDS and other STDs are also covered.
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During the safety training sessions, you will learn how to adopt a lifestyle that reduces your risks at home, at work, and during your travels. You will also learn appropriate, effective strategies for coping with unwanted attention and about your individual responsibility for promoting safety throughout your service.
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In its commitment to institutionalize quality training, the Peace Corps has implemented a training system that provides Volunteers with continual opportunities to strengthen their commitment to Peace Corps service while increasing their technical and cross-cultural skills. During your service, there are usually four training events. The titles and objectives for those trainings are as follows:
- In-service training: Provides an opportunity for Volunteers to upgrade their technical, language, and project development skills while sharing their experiences and reaffirming their commitment after having served for three to six months.
- Project design and management workshop: Builds the capacity of Volunteers and their Mozambican counterparts to develop small-scale community projects using participatory methodology.
- Midterm conference: Assists Volunteers in reviewing their first year, reassessing their personal and project objectives, and planning for their second year of service.
- Close-of-service conference: Prepares Volunteers for the future after Peace Corps service and reviews their respective projects and personal experiences.
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The Phillies will not finish the season 0-162! The Phillies avoided the sweep with their 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Cliff Lee pitched extremely well in his first appearance of the season. Lee fanned eight batters in as many innings. Lee only surrendered two hits and did not walk a batter. After poor outings by Cole Hamels and Roy Halladay to start the season, the rotation needed a strong outing from a starter.
Run support for Lee was an issue in 2012, but the offense was able to produce just enough runs for Lee tonight. The Phillies scored both runs via small ball. Ben Revere grounded out to drive in a run in the second inning. A few batters later, Chase Utley brought home another run on a sacrifice fly to give the Phillies a 2-0 lead. The Phillies did have a couple hard-hit balls, but Thursday's weather benefited hitters and kept the ball in the yard. It would have been nice to score some more runs, but Lee did dominate.
Jonathan Papelbon pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his first save of the season, and to secure Lee's victory. Lee's first win in 2012 wasn't until July. It only took one game for him to get his first win in 2013.
The Phillies get their first win and return to Philadelphia on a positive note. The Phillies will take on the Kansas City Royals for the home opener tomorrow. The home crowd will be excited to have the Phillies back in town.
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Good stuff, tough night to hit so they had to get runs across anyway they could. Cliff was aided by the weather too, but a real fine pitching performance against a tough lineup. Schedule says we don't see them again until after Independence day? That means we play them 16 times in the last three months of the season. Yikes. Hopefully the Nats will have lost a game or two by then.
It will all even out. No doubt. Lee was extra sharp tonight!
No reason to expect it to continue, but obviously run support was an issue again tonight.
A few of those balls may have been out in other parks or in better conditions. But, yeah, run support AGAIN for Lee is an issue.
Cliff looked and pitched fantastic against a tough line-up!! I love how competitive he is whether he is pitching, hitting, or running the bases. Hopefully, Doc finds a consistent command, Hamels shakes off the opener, and Kendrick recaptures his magic from parts of last season, and the Phils will be able to put it all together: pitching, hitting, and defense. Cliff's performance truly lifted my spirits tonight! Psychotron also looked good with a 1-2-3 ninth. Chase and Dom continue to impress. i hope Howard and Young find their grooves soon.
Great night for Lee AND the team. Lee was dominant allowing just two hits and ZERO runs for 8 innings on 100 plus pitches. I thought reliever Adams would come in to fulfill his role as 8th inning set-up for the closer. I guess Lee assured both the manager and pitching coach he felt strong and wanted to pitch another inning. Certainly his performance confirmed his belief.
It was a feel-good moment for all his teammates to see Papelbon closed out the game and preserved Lee's first win in April (compared to last season's first win in July).
It was also good to see Papelbon get his first save of the season. Historically, he is one of only five closers with SEVEN consecutive seasons of 30 saves or more.
Let's start a win streak Phillies. Be careful not to take K.C. Royals lightly. They are improved, young and upcoming team.
Happy about the win, Lee's performance and Papelbon's save. A victory is always welcome. Also, a fine series for Utley.
They shut up the announcers finally!!! It was difficult for them to say anything good about the Phils…..really hurt their mouths. Did anyone think of a name for their team?
2 Hits, no Walks in 8 Innings… That says it all. Big win! Getting this one win on the road against one of the best NL teams is at least acceptable. Now have to win the series against KC.
Let me ask a question to the masses though: at 2-0 did anyone feel comfortable by the end of the 7th? I thought for sure the Cholly was going to take Lee out and when our relief comes in – watch out… honestly, I was fretting.
brooks, I didn't know WHAT to expect from Paps. I wasn't fretting but I had this moment where I was a little nervous. But then I just said to myself that Paps is the closer and these are the situations where he comes in so let's just get this done already.
I dont recall if it was your or Chuck who told me to "relax" a few years ago.
But after seeing what Durby, Valdes and Paps offered up earlier, I was not expecting anything good.
I did, but nowhere near as much as last year. Mike Adams has been impressive from what I have seen in spring training and his opening outing. Plus, Psychotron is usually in psycho mode for save opportunities, but usually returns to normalcy in non-save situations. The stats might say otherwise, but that is what I see.
Bid Ed, that's what I see too, but that's only because I've only watched him for one of his seven seasons. I hardly saw him at all for his first 6 full seasons, when he was just as good in non-save situations.
I actually wanted to see the Adams/Papelbon show. Would have liked to keep Lee under 100 pitches.
Yes, all we need now is new announcers!!
wouldn't it be nice to have scott franske and larry in the booth? and i'd love to see ricky ricardo also. that man is as good as they come. i don't mind sarge he's kinda funny and all, but the other two? whew! outta here for them.
I'd love to know what percentage of Phillies fans doesn't like Wheeler …
He's BY FAR my favorite of the TV announcers – as pompous as he may be, he brings way more knowledge, strategy, and history to the booth than either of the others. McCarthy isn't terrible with Wheeler, but I think he dumbs it down with Sarge- who I feel brings nothing to the broadcast.
I like listening to Franske and LA, but I don't think the they will be transitioned to TV any time in the near future … does anyone know if the radio broadcast syncs to the TV broadcast, or is it still a few seconds behind the action?
If you are out of town and have MLB.TV or Extra Innings, there is a definite delay. I don't know how it is locally. Believe me, I've tried.
BTW – That's not so much a put down of the Phillies announcers as it is a problem getting the home feed. I just listened to three days of how great the Uptons, Heyward, Freeman, Andrelton, Johnson, and al their players are. That's why I wish the radio would sync.
Yes, I've tried to listen to the radio and mute the tv as well, but the delay ruins it. Wheeler has driven me nuts my entire life. My biggest problem with him (and i have several) is that he assumes that the average viewer knows NOTHING because he explains EVERYTHING. Captain Obvious (Sarge) is probably the one I like the most, only because he knows when to shut his mouth and just let the game unfold and the viewer watch it unfold. Training Bra (McCarthy) just babbles on and on and on until I start yelling at the tv for him to shut up. He talks as much as Wheeler does.
The Chris Wheeler hate really amazes me. And I really don't think he's all that pompous but I get why some might say that. He's goofy and i think people have a problem with that for some reason. But he is an incredible source of information. I have actually learned a lot about the game and how it's played just by listening to some of his analysis.
Sarge is just a waste of time in my opinion – the 4th, 5th and 6th innings are not something I look forward to just because he's on the air.
Franzke and LA are great. Love them on the radio and I actually think that they wouldn't be as good on TV.
LA has been getting more curmudgeonly lately and that grates for me sometimes, but otherwise agree on all points.
Even though we are 1-2 good news is our boys really hit the ball hard, I mean Howard's shot would have been out of the park by a mile in normal conditions so would have Nix, alot of men left on base, but at least we have them there.
I think Doc will right himself and have a solid season, Hamels, i think just was overhyped, and left too many balls up in the zone. he will be fine, he tends to be streaky as does most of the older guys on this team.
Considering that my detectives figured out yuor real name is Don M. Wheeler its a good thing.
Blood is thicker than water.
I have come to like Wheeler because he is ours. He is just so goofy like your old uncle at a family gathering with ta dead squirrel on his head.
the way he and McCarthy fawn over Howard when he hits his 800 foot homer in a 10-1 game is an issue. I dont think their homerism for some of the players is needed.
But in 2013 I guess it is expected for home team announcers to be cheerleaders.
The problem is there is a level of fan who believes the announcers and thinks they know everything. There are alot of people in broadcasting who know less than the posters on ths site. Just because they are on TV or the radio doesnt mean they knwo anything. In a lot of cases they are BSers and know less.
I am hoping I get the Phillies feed this afternoon.
I miss wheeler.
His broadcasting level is not that good. But the bottom line is he entertains me now.
I like Wheeler.
I liked Scott Graham but they got rid of him in 2006. I even think Jim Jackson is decent. And of course I love L.A. and Franzke. I just find our tv guys painful to listen to. When the Phillies play the Nats, I listen to their announcers instead of ours. Plus I like to hear what other people are saying about our team.
I really feel that Wheeler still does know more than most fans.
I think he's the only one of the broadcast team that ever actually teaches fans something new – the reason why the corners are hugging the line … or when you should play infield-in, instead of double-play- depth …. or no-doubles-defense in the OF …. or why you don't hold runners in certain situations. … instead of just making general observations, ala Sarge.
I understand what makes some people not care for him, but I also think that whatever the hell his fued with Harry Kalas was has people hating him for that reason alone. It could be worse, we could have to listen to the Yankees, or White Sox broadcast teams all the time.
Now Hawk Harrelson with the White Sox is someone that I really can't stand listening to.
And screw that feud with Harry. It's ancient history, Harry's dead…. can we just please move on??!!
Harrelson is over the top like like the Yankees idiots.
Wheeler is very knowledgable.
His broadcasting voice and other things that broadcasters are supposed to have are not there.
He is not going into any broadcasting halls of fame. But he is ours.
I have acquired a taste for Chris Wheeler ( lefty theres your joke line)
If I dont get the Phillies feed this afternoon I will be worried that I havent had it the first 4 games.
I miss Sarge and Wheels.
Both of whom I rank as Cs as broadcasters.
I have nothing against Chris Wheeler. I like him and he does his job as color analyst very well. Yes, for baseball beginners, one can learn a few few things from him on game situation strategy, Personally, I enjoyed listening to stories or anecdotes about former players, coaches and managers he associated with. And if you read his book, "View From The Booth" which tells wonderful stories from his four decades in baseball, you know he has considerble knowledge of the game.
I don't know if anyone here has a personal favorite for a broadcaster outside of the Phillies' circle, My choice is the famed and beloved Vin Scully who has been broadcasting games forever it seems. I tried when possible to listen to him during late hours of the night (games on West Coast).
He is back again this year for the 64th year broadcasting Dodgers games. The Hall of Famer (in broadcasting) goes back to the 1950's era of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He works in the booth by himself without the need for a color commentator. With all the years he has been in baseball and having a mother lode of rich stories and anecdotes, he obviously does not need a partner. He has such a smooth and mellifluous delivery in calling the game. I love him. He is the GOLD standard of baseball broadcasters.
I like Vin.
I dont like the one man booth for TV.
Where he asks himself questions and stuff.
It is definatey a throw back though and should be listened to and enjoyed while you can.


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GRANVILLE, N.Y. Brian C. Ramey, 65, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Leon and Geraldine (Horton) Ramey.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1965 to 1968.
Mr. Ramey was a quarry worker for Newmont Slate for many years.
He was a Miami Dolphins fan, enjoyed target practice and gambling and was known as a master at numbers, particularly dates. In earlier years, he also enjoyed playing softball.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (Hurley) Ramey; 12 children, Juliana Griffis of Florida, Wendy Tuttle of West Rutland, Vt., Tanya McDonald of Whitehall, Kimberly Ramey, Patricia Vance, Renee Burch, Brian Ramey III, Dixie Langlois, TJ Zovistoski, all of Granville, Frank Bolster of Fair Haven, Vt., Samantha Martelle of Wells, Vt., and Tanya Zovistoski of Corinth; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Jon Ramey of Granville, Robert and Gary Ramey, both of Whitehall, E. Ross Ramey of New Hampshire, Lee Ramey of New Mexico, William and Rhea Corcoran, both of Ohio, and Diane Hopf of Rochester; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and four children, John Bolster, Brian Jr., Jennie and Albert Ramey.
The funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, N.Y., where friends may call from 2 p.m. prior to the service officiated by Jon Ramey and with military honors.
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BOSTON Jeff Green scored 14 points, rookie Jared Sullinger added 12 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics recovered from a dreadful third quarter with a big rally to start the fourth and held off the slumping Phoenix Suns 87-79 on Wednesday night.
The Celtics survived a scoring drought that spanned almost half of the third quarter, scoring just 14 in the period before regaining the lead and taking command against the road-weary Suns, who lost their 11th straight away from home.
Jason Terry added 13 points as Bostons reserves outscored Phoenixs 47-16. Kevin Garnett was the only Boston starter to score in double figures, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds.
The Celtics (18-17) have won four straight and are back above .500 for the first time in two weeks.
Marcin Gortat had 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Jared Dudley scored 14 while pulling down 10 boards for the Suns, who lost their fourth straight and fell to 2-16 on the road. Luis Scola scored 16 and Goran Dragic finished with 10 points for Phoenix, which gave the Celtics a scare in the third quarter.
The Suns were coming off a 108-99 loss at Milwaukee on Tuesday, when they were outscored 58-43 in the second half and lost their 10th straight on the road.
The outlook wasnt good after the first half Wednesday with Boston leading 53-41, but the Suns responded with a torrid run early in the third quarter, shutting out Boston for 5:59 while scoring 17 straight. Dudley hit a 3-pointer and Gortat scored six during the spurt, putting back an offensive rebound that gave Phoenix a 56-55 lead with 6:59 left in the period.
Boston fans went silent at first as the big lead dwindled, then started booing as the Celtics continued to struggle. Rajon Rondo finally snapped the scoreless skid on a jumper with 5:42 left in the period, cutting Phoenixs lead to 58-57. The Celtics hadnt scored since Garnetts jumper 19 seconds into the third.
Boston regained enough composure to lead 67-64 after three, then quickly took command by opening the final quarter with an 11-2 run. Terry started it with a 3-pointer and Garnett added four points before setting up Green for an alley-oop dunk to put Boston up 78-66 with 7:45 remaining.
Notes: Rondo returned from a one-game suspension for making contact with a referee and failure to cooperate with a league investigation. He finished with eight points and eight assists. ... Boston coach Doc Rivers was called for a technical late in the third period, then Rondo and Phoenixs P.J. Tucker drew dual technicals early in the fourth. ... The Celtics opened the game 4 for 11 from the floor and trailed 24-23 at the end of the first quarter, then shot 57 percent in the second quarter while outscoring Phoenix 30-17 in the period. ... The Suns committed seven turnovers in the second quarter ... Sullingers previous high for rebounds was 11 against Toronto on Nov 17.
Spurs 108, Lakers 105
SAN ANTONIO Tony Parker scored 24 points and the San Antonio Spurs handed the slumping Los Angeles Lakers their fifth straight loss with a 108-105 victory Wednesday night.
Manu Ginobili added 19 points and Tiago Splitter and Stephen Jackson had 14 each for San Antonio, which has won 11 straight at home.
Kobe Bryant had 27 points, Metta World Peace added 23 and Earl Clark 22 for Los Angeles. Bryant was 10 for 24 from the field, missing a 3-pointer on his final attempt that would have tied the game. Clark missed a follow-up 3 off a long rebound.
Coming off a 125-112 loss at Houston on Tuesday, the Lakers fought until the final buzzer.
Bryants 3-pointer pulled Los Angeles to 105-99 with 3:32 remaining. The 3 led to spirited dueling cries of support between a large contingent of Lakers fans seated near the Los Angeles bench and Spurs fans.
Antawn Jamisons layup pulled the Lakers within 105-102 following a timeout, but Artest missed a layup and 3-pointer on consecutive possessions.
Ginobili hit a 3-pointer that gave the Spurs a six-point lead, but Clark responded with his own 3 to close to 108-105, setting up Bryants final attempt.
Parkers 17-foot jumper gave the Spurs their largest lead at 83-66, but the Lakers quickly pared the 17-point deficit. Artest hit a 3, Bryant made a pair of jumpers and Clark had a 21-foot jumper to pull the Lakers to 83-75 with 49.3 seconds left in the third.
With Lakers big men Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill all missing the game with injuries, San Antonio only managed a 48-40 rebounding advantage.
Notes: Lakers G Steve Blake (abdominal surgery) missed his 28th game of the season. . The Spurs had every player on their current roster active. . The Lakers havent lost five in a row since April 3-10, 2011. . The Lakers are 1-12 when trailing after the first quarter this season. . The Spurs evened their overall record against the Lakers at 74-all. San Antonio has a 46-29 advantage at home. . Bryant holds the Spurs opponent record for most field goal attempts 41 on Feb. 14, 2004.MORE IN Sports WireOXON HILL, Md. Wade Davis already had closed out a World Series. Full StoryBOSTON New Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale said he isnt worried that he might not be the ace... Full StoryNORMAN, Okla. Full Story
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Wedgetail shearwater birds are a protected species, but the federal government apparently thinks it is not protected enough in Hawaii.
Documents from the attorney general's office describe a Justice Department statewide investigation focused mainly on Oahu.
It is where the DOJ claims a considerable number of wedgetailed shearwaters have been injured by state transportation lights, over a period of several years
In a letter asking for an exemption to hire outside counsel, the attorney general office writes that DOT has an option of entering into a plea agreement, or face a criminal trial.
During fledging season, the shearwater birds are attracted to the bright lights.
Shielding the light poles on the highway makes it less likely for the birds to be killed or injured.
The birds are known to nest in burrows in the mountains.
All along the H-3, the state has installed lights with a special flat lens which helps direct the beams of light along the highway.
Crews finished installing them along the freeway late last year.
Since 2007, all new highway projects have been required to install the newer directed lighting.
So far, 1,800 are in place.
The replacement of existing lighting has been progressing much slower, since safety issues may require poles to be relocated closer together.
For the department, it boils down to a cost issue.
"We are obviously trying to comply with this as much as possible but obviously it's expensive," said DOT spokeswoman Caroline Sluyter.
The Justice Department recently prosecuted Kauai County and the Kauai island Utility Coop for violating similar laws.
Both entities were fined thousands of dollars, required to donate about a half a million for various programs for seabird protection , and forced to make millions of dollars in improvements.
It's not known whether this current federal investigation involves lights at the airports or harbors.
The Attorney General's office declined comment and calls to the Justice Department were not returned.


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Breast compressions--good. Check Kellymom on how much milk is common to get, it's something like 1/2-2oz (convert ot metric if needed) per pump session is a sign of an abundant supply! The quantity needed for breastmilk versus artifical milk is drastically different, because the more product a baby needs, the higher the manufacturer's profits, so formula-fed babies need mroe formula than bf ones need expressed breastmilk. Count nappies and you will know how things are going. Kellymom has a nappy count tool in one of the three links I just replied with.
Try pumping at approximately the same time every day and within a few days your body will 'figure out' that you need a lot of milk at that hour and will increase output. Your double pump is going to help too, as it's suspected that double pumping releases even more milk more quickly than a single pump. A hand pump is not suitable for anything other than going out for short periods very infrequently.
Going longer between nighttime feeds--I don't understand the logic of that if you are trying to increase LO's weight and your supply, but I *can* understand pure exhaustion and being fed up with feedings. Consider sleeping safely with your baby to increase your milk supply and reduce a little bit of the daytime feeding frequencies. Again, if it's warm where you're at you might be sleeping with just a sheet, which is a very safe environment for a baby to sleep in. Look up safe sleeping tips by Googling Dr James McKenna or askdrsears and their safe sleeping tips. I am very well rested and always was, even with nighttime feedings that were 4-5x/night. The other bonus is nighttime is when prolactin (milk-making- hormones peak, that's why you have the most milk first thing in the morning. If you take advantage of that and do several nighttime feedings your prolactin will go up even further.


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Voters in West Oahu will have a choice to return Honolulu City Councilman Tom Berg to Honolulu Hale or to vote Rep. Kymberly Pine into office.
Pine says she wants to expand her reach from Ewa to the coast of Leeward Oahu.
"My drive time went from 45 minutes to 12 minutes," said Pine. She is proud of the fact that her commute in Ewa Beach was dramatically reduced thanks to the fight for the North-South Road.
"I was mad about that, and I didn't think I was going to win, but I really wanted to make a statement about, remember Ewa Beach," said Pine.
Sitting for this interview on the University of Hawaii West Oahu campus, she underscored what drove her to run for office.
"This really is a symbol of giving opportunity to the Leeward Coast. That's what my whole career has been all about -- equal opportunity and end the types of things which I feel has been discrimination for this side of the island," said Pine.
That is what drives Kymberly Pine.
"We blew up three mountains to build three tunnels to help people of the Windward Coast, Hawaii Kai, and Kahala can have a nice drive to their jobs. Why then, do we have to wait so long for relief?" asks Pine.
Unlike her opponent, Tom Berg, Pine is pro-rail and a traffic solution is high priority. Pine has paddled on a team across the Molokai Channel, and in her earlier childhood years, was proud to be the first girl on an all-boys baseball team in Manoa.
"People say that can't get another access road to Makakilo and Waianae and I don't think that's impossible, and that was what the Molokai Channel, and the triathlons, and the team sports, like soccer, that I have been on has really taught me," said Pine.
Pine hopes to revisit garbage-to-energy technology to make landfills obsolete. She also wants to continue the push to create jobs for Leeward Oahu residents to reduce traffic on the highways into town.
Pine credits her upbringing for instilling values of respect and a tough work ethic.
Her Filipino family roots draw from plantations on Ewa and Maui and Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos.
Her Irish side can trace her heritage to Alexander Hamilton, the face on the 10 dollar bill. Her mother works as a nurse; her father teaches philosophy. And her husband is a Naval officer.
And unlike her political opponent's much publicized outbursts this past year, Pine says she comes with much less drama.
"I have never had the police called on me by my peers or constituents," said Pine.
Pine -- comfortable in her skin, trying to make the move from a small state district to a larger city council one.


text: DD is 7.5 mos and a great eater. She's eating purees 2xs a day and is enjoying puffs and toasts. I want to start giving her some table food to try, but I'm not sure how big/small to make the pieces. Last night we tried cooked potato and carrot (we were having our Irish dinner yum!). DH was freaked that the pieces were too big but when I made them smaller DD either mushed them to oblivion in her hand or couldn't get any in her mouth. She has mastered picking up puffs from her tray and gumming them. Is puffs the right size for table foods? I thought I read french fry size was good for them to be able to hold on to? I have bananas and canned peaches (in juice not syrup) on hand that I just don't know how to cut up.


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PopTech's 2013 Social Innovation Fellows nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2013 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows program, so it's time to put on your thinking caps.
Do you know somebody who has a big idea, has started to demonstrate significant positive impact and has a smart strategy for reaching scale? That's who we're looking for, and we need you to help us find them.
The strongest candidates are great leaders and collaborators working in critical fields such as energy, green technology, climate change resilience, healthcare, the environment, performing arts, water, education and other areas with significant beneficial impacts. Those chosen as Fellows will participate in a five-day training and the PopTech conference this October, and will gain new skills, visibility and connections to help accelerate their path to greater impact.
Check out the call for nominations for more details, and have a look at our past Fellows — such as the class of 2012 —for some inspiring examples. Then head on over to the nomination form where you can nominate someone else, or (be bold!) yourself.
We're grateful to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, National Geographic, Omidyar Network, the Rita Allen Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for their generous support of the Social Innovation Fellows program.
Nominations will be open through April 2, and you can email fellows [at] poptech [dot] org with any questions about the program or the nomination process.
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John Legend joins event focused on education in Madison
Two-day event features forum and summit
Grammy Award winner and education advocate John Legend will be part of a two-day Madison event focused on the future of education in the Madison area.
The Educate to Elevate education forum and innovation summit is being organized at the Urban League of Greater Madison.
The organization said the events Dec. 6 and 7, "will provide opportunities for inspiration and action in better serving the children of our community with world-class schools."
The event starts with a VIP luncheon and education forum at the Alliant Energy Center and features John Legend and Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone.
The Education Innovation Summit on Dec. 7 will be held at Monona Terrace and includes keynotes from Howard L. Fuller, founder/director of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University and former superintendent of Milwaukee Public schools and Patrick Murphy, superintendent of the Arlington, Va. Public Schools.
More information is available at the Educate to Elevate website.
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- A certificate of completion will be issued to those students attending the full 5 days.
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If you're on a mission to make world-class vegan desserts, sign on for some "basic training" in the field. Learn the tactics involved in baking without dairy, eggs, and refined sugar, or odd ingredients. The entire operation was developed by Fran Costigan, vegan pastry chef-instructor and author of Great Good Desserts Naturally, More Great Good Desserts Naturally, and the new Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious and Decadent Dairy-Free Desserts, the books considered the "bibles" of vegan pastry arts. You'll gain the confidence to adapt many standard recipes to delicious vegan versions, as you learn about foundational pastry technique and ingredients specific to vegan baking. Quality organic, seasonal ingredients will be emphasized, including whole grain flours, organic fair-traded sweeteners (both liquid and granulated), vegan gelatin (agar-agar), root starches, non-dairy milks, sulfite-free dried fruits, chocolate, cocoa, pure extracts, leavening agents and much more. Novice and experienced bakers and everyone in between will benefit from the expert training offered in this unique intensive. Plating of desserts will be practiced daily and a dessert buffet party will be our finale.


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I've never been able to pump much at all (like less than an oz, a full 2 oz on a good day). So far I have just not pumped. Now I need to be able to pump at least a few ounces every day and I don't know what to do. I think that the problem is that I am getting very little suction when I do pump. It will start off coming out great and then stop and when I remove the horn (what do you call those things???) there is not even the slightest bit of noise so I know I am losing suction. What could it be? Am I holding in wrong? Is my breast to big, the shield to small? Anyone else have this problem? I would appreciate any suggestions. Gotta run- bedtime for DD but TIA!
(I have an Ameda Purely Yours electric pump and also a Medela hand held. I have the same results with both.)


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Glass the new packing material
Glass is greenest packing material
Just came across this. According to the newest study reports, glass is the greenest packaging material.
The human toxicity potential of glass packaging is the lowest compared with plastic, metal and paper, says the first-ever lifecycle assessment study of the Indian glass industry.
The study was commissioned by the All India Glass Manufacturers' Federation, led by companies such as Hindusthan National Glass, Piramal, AGI Glaspac and Vitrium Glass, to assess the environmental impact of glass as a packaging medium. It collected data from 28 furnaces and covered 72 per cent of the domestic glass production.
The assessment, carried out by independent global expert PE International and released here on Monday, says that glass packaging has the highest green potential and the lowest global warming risk, compared with plastic, paper and metal, especially when it comes to processed food and beverages.
"Glass is the most suitable packaging medium to retain product quality and is least damaging to the environment. Also, it is endlessly recyclable,' said Mr Juergen Stichling, Global Director, PE International.
He said increased use of recycled glass in India from 35 per cent at present to 75 per cent will reduce the industry's carbon footprint by almost 40 per cent.
Mr Mukul Somany, President of the Federation, said the industry was planning to take measures to improve the green profile of glass. These include adoption of technology to reduce glass weight from five per cent to 20 per cent, increase recycling from 35 per cent to 50 per cent, and raise the use of natural gas as fuel instead of furnace oil.
The country's glass packaging industry's estimated value is over Rs 6,000 crore, with the country among the top 15 markets for glass packaging globally.
In India, though, plastic is still the preferred medium for packaging processed food and beverages with 48 per cent share, followed by paper, metal and glass.
Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3422064.ece


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NEW YORK — Wandering around the airy, massive tent that is home to the inaugural Frieze Art Fair, critic Jerry Saltz mused, "New Yorkers usually don't cross water for culture, unless it's an ocean." But cross water they did, and in droves — though the tent was so large that it was at times difficult to determine exactly how many people were there.
Judging by the number of familiar faces and substantial sales, if not by the elbow room, Thursday's VIP opening day on Randall's Island was quite well attended. Artists Tracey Emin, Maurizio Cattelan, and Chuck Close were all spotted, along with a healthy crowd of art advisors, curators, and museum directors like Glenn Lowry, Thelma Golden, and Jeremy Strick.
"The fact that it's limited to people who bother to get out here and people who can afford to get out here means it's a more discerning audience," said Joost Bosland, director of Capetown's Stevenson Gallery. While the Miami art fairs may play host to P. Diddy and Catherine Zeta-Jones, there were few celebrities to spot here (other than Mark Ruffalo, engaged in a strange BBQ stunt at Gavin Brown Enterprise, to call attention to the dangers of fracking). The audience was professional, and though Thursday's VIP opening had the jovial feel of something fresh and new, it was clear that serious business was being done.
At Cheim & Read's booth, partner and sales director Adam Sheffer was practically giddy. "It feels like 2007 all over again!" he exclaimed. The booth sold several Jenny Holzer pieces — an LED sign for $175,000, a bench for $100,000, as well as a work via JPEG — as well as a Chantal Joffe painting for $65,000, a Louise Fishman work for $125,000, and a Bill Jensen for $25,000. Reportedly on reserve was the 2,000-pound Lynda Benglis sculpture oozing out of the corner of the booth, which required the gallery to reinforce the floors underneath in advance of the opening.
Within the first eight minutes of the fair, Lisson Gallery sold a sculpture by Haroon Mirza, the young British sound and installation artist who won the Silver Lion at last year's Venice Biennale, for $40,000, and proceeded to sell a bronze mirrored disk by Anish Kapoor for £500,000 ($809,100). London's Victoria Miro sold several recent works "in the low to mid-six figures" by Yayoi Kusama, who has seen a rush of fresh interest on the heels of her Tate retrospective. "People are incredibly happy to be here," said dealer James Cohan, who sold a number of pieces by Berlin-based Simon Evans for $30,000 to $75,000 by early afternoon. "They all say, 'I guess this is going to become the fair in New York.'"
The swift sales continued over at Metro Pictures, where Robert Longo's large, black-and-white close-up drawing of a waving American flag sold for $425,000 and a Cindy Sherman photograph from 1977 sold for $950,000. Casey Kaplan and Andrea Rosen reported selling out, or very nearly selling out, everything they had on the walls. Kaplan presented a solo show of Garth Weiser's large, bright abstractions ($35,000-45,000 each). Rosen mounted a solo room of brand new vibrant paintings and wall collages by Elliott Hundley, all sold for $85,000, and an accompanying room of quieter work by Wolfgang Tillmans and Aaron Bobrow, among others. "I tend to bring work under $100,000 to Frieze," Rosen said. "People who come here like to feel a sense of discovery, but also buy work they know is still reasonably established."
Not every booth was built with brisk sales in mind, however. Stevenson devoted the majority of its space to a massive installation by South African rising star Nicholas Hlobo: the rubber tube snaked around the entire booth, festooned with colorful ribbons. (The gallery had yet to sell the piece by the end of the first day, though it had sold several of Hlobo's smaller wall pieces.) Standard Gallery, from Oslo, devoted half its floor space to a towering installation of cardboard boxes by Matias Faldbakken, priced at £30,000 ($39,500).
"This is the kind of fair where people don't always go for the obvious," said Sprueth Magers's Andreas Gegner. The gallery sold one of Jenny Holzer's new paintings for $175,000 and a mauve wool painting by Rosemarie Trockel for £75,000 ($121,410). The gallery also sold several pieces for £18,000 ($29,138) by the German artist Astrid Klien, whose collages incorporating vintage movie stills, text, and paper look like the lovechild of John Baldessari and Barbara Kruger. (Though, to be fair, Klein began working in this now-familiar format a bit earlier than some of her peers, in 1979.)
Tang Contemporary Art, from Beijing, devoted its entire booth to an installation by Chinese artist He An entitled "I am Curious Yellow I am Curious Blue." The artist stole various lighted signs from around the city in order to form the name of his favorite Japanese porn star. He then took the signs and dropped them from the roof of a building. The broken bits of porn-themed signage are still available for $50,000.
Somewhat creepy sculptures of or referencing the female form was a mini-trend at the fair: Athens-based Breeder Gallery was displaying Jennifer Rubell's "Nutcracker," a nude mannequin whose legs served as a fully-functioning nutcracker. Over at Galerie Perrotin's booth, a hyperrealist sculpture of a young woman leaning up against the wall by French artist Daniel Firman could have easily been mistaken for an exhausted gallerina. (It turned out to be a plaster work entitled "Lea" — the latest in the artist's "Attitudes" series, priced at $35,000.)
With Armory Show director Noah Horowitz and Armory Show co-founder Paul Morris spotted trolling the halls, there was much chatter about what this event might mean for the New York fair landscape. "It's a much better range of galleries, and lots of them didn't come to the Armory this year," said dealer Sean Kelly. "But we did seven-figure sales at the Armory and we're doing well here. So far, there is room for both fairs."
"I think NADA, the ADAA, and Independent will be fine," said art advisor Lisa Schiff. "The Armory, I'm not sure. Maybe just the modern section will stick around. Next year will be an interesting one, that's for sure."