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Global warming is impacting waterfowl around the world, changing their habitats, food sources and migration cycles.
One of the most important waterfowl breeding areas in North America is the Prairie Pothole Region on both sides of the U.S./Canadian border in the northern Great Plains. Models of future drought conditions in the region due to global warming project significant declines in Prairie Pothole wetlands--up to 91 percent.
This could lead to a 9-69 percent reduction in the abundance of ducks breeding in the region, affecting populations of mallards, gadwall, blue-winged teal, northern pintails, canvasbacks, redheads and ruddy ducks throughout North America's flyways.
This is just one of the areas of waterfowl habitat seeing changes, as detailed in the National Wildlife Federation report, The Waterfowler's Guide to Global Warming.
Critical waterfowl habitat of coastal marshes and estuaries along the Pacific Coast could be affected by sea-level rise, changes in inland precipitation patterns and a significant decline in average mountain snowpack.
The Prairie Pothole Region contains millions of shallow depressions that fill with water in spring. These ponds provide breeding habitat for millions of ducks and other migratory birds and many species of resident wildlife. As climate warms, many ponds could dry up or be wet for shorter periods, making them less suitable for breeding.
In the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, drought and decreased snowpack could reduce water flow in the Platte River and associated streams. Sandhill and endangered whooping cranes use these water sources as they migrate.
Shoreline wetlands of the Great Lakes provide critical habitat for breeding and migrating waterfowl, especially diving and sea ducks. Global warming is projected to contribute to cause a 19-39 percent decline in ducks here by 2030.
As climate warms, a possible 3 to 34-inch rise in average sea level by 2100 could eliminate up to 45 percent of coastal wetlands in the contiguous United States. The shallow wetlands of the Gulf coast are particularly vulnerable.
Global warming is expected to affect the timing and distance of waterfowl migration. Warmer fall and winter temperatures in northern regions would make it unnecessary for waterfowl to fly as far south to find ice-free water and suitable food. For example, the unusually warm, late-arriving winter of 2001 increased hunting opportunities for waterfowl hunters in the Midwest and New England and reduced hunting opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic and South.
Global warming is also expected to affect shoreline wetlands of the St. Lawrence River in the United States and Canada, which provides critical habitat for breeding and migrating waterfowl.
Inhabitants of large prairie marshes during the summer, canvasbacks are wary birds that usually spend the winter on large lakes, bays, and estuaries. A major part of their diet is wild celery, which gives their flesh a rich taste. Canvasbacks are generally regarded as the best-tasting of North American waterfowl. Canvasback habitat is threatened by the draining of the large marshes they require to breed. Their long, V-shaped flocks are a striking sight as they move from one feeding ground to another.
Fast and wary, blue-winged teals fly in small groups or flocks, turning in unison and flashing the blue area of the wing. They arrive latest of all ducks at their breeding grounds and leave early in the fall. On low, marshy prairies in the central part of the continent, where this duck is most numerous, virtually every pond and pothole has a breeding pair. The male commonly "stands guard" on the pond while the female is incubating.
The mallard is undoubtedly the most abundant duck in North America, approaching nearly 10 million birds after breeding. Mallard courtship actually starts in the fall, and by midwinter pairs have formed. Mated pairs migrate northward together, heading for the female's place of origin. The male stays with the female until incubation is well underway, then leaves to join a flock of other males to begin the annual molt.
Once as common as the mallard at nearly 10 million birds, the northern pintail population has declined over the past 50 years to only about 3 million birds. Male pintails are unmistakable with their chocolate brown heads with a white stripe up the side of the neck, and long central tail feathers for which it is named. Winter flocks can be very large, numbering in the thousands. Some individuals winter as far south as Cuba, Mexico or even Central America. Seeds of aquatic plants are the pintail's main food, but in winter it also eats small aquatic animals; when freshwater habitats freeze over, it resorts to tidal flats, where it feeds on snails and small crabs. Male Northern pintails are aggressive, often forcing their attentions on females of other species.
Silent Spring: A Sequel? - Climate change already is affecting the range and behavior of many North American birds; some scientists fear these shifts are just a hint of what's to come.
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The Selmer Paris Series III baritone is the gold standard in classical saxophones. Its sound is superbly crafted and its ergonomics have been duplicated the world over. The Series III soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones epitomize speed. Lightning-quick response and flawless ergonomics make these saxophones move; allowing you to perform at the speeds you need in these hyper-fast times. Instead of traditional brass, these saxophones are built on a platform with a slightly higher copper content-creating a rich warm tone that is automatic from the first breath into the instrument.
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In 1922, Selmer introduced its first saxophones under the name "Series 22". The Selmer brand continued to grow strength in woodwinds. In 1931, Selmer Paris acquired the brass manufacturer Millereau and began making trumpets. Later Selmer Paris would even begin manufacturing guitars in partnership with Mario Maccaferri. It wasn't until the release of the Balanced Action saxophone in 1936 that Selmer Paris truly established their position as the leader in saxophone design. The Balanced Action and Super Action saxophones would follow leading up to the introduction of the Mark VI in 1954.
Between 1954 and 1974, Selmer Paris sold over a quarter million units of the Mark VI. Even today, it is the chosen 'vintage' instrument by professionals around the world. As times changed, so did Selmer Paris' models and the Mark VI evolved to the Mark VII, the Super Action 80, the Series II, and Series III. In 2003, Selmer Paris launched the Reference 54 saxophone which is based on the feel and response of the Mark VI with modern intonation refinements.
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TORONTO — A couple of weekends ago, Commodore David Baskin anchored his boat in Toronto's inner harbor, sat back and watched other boats sail by. As they did, they dipped their sails in salute.
The Sail Past is an annual event at the Island Yacht Club (IYC), but this year it had added significance. Not only does it mark the official start of the boating season, but this year it was part of the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the Island Yacht Club.
The Sail Past was followed by a reception at the club, located on Mugg's Island, attended by numerous dignitaries. MPP Monte Kwinter, himself a member of the club, brought greetings from Premier Dalton McGuinty, while the club's two surviving original members, Cecil Yolles and Richard Lorie, hoisted the Canadian flag on the club's premises.
As part of the celebrations, longstanding member Hartley Robins and his wife, Brooky, prepared a historical exhibit for members, reflecting the club's storied past.
Members gathered for a commodore's ball, part of the official launch of the season, and they watched historic videos of the club's early days on the Toronto waterfront.
Rounding out the celebrations was the creation of a "burgee flag" that each boat will fly, noting the club's "60 years on the lake."
Robins, a member since 1956, recalled that the IYC was started because Jews at the time were not accepted as members by other sailing clubs. A small number of sailing enthusiasts, and others who were looking for a country club experience, launched the club in 1951.
Their first year on the water was 1952, hence the 60th anniversary.
There were about 15 to 20 members at first, but it quickly grew. A membership drive attracted many "social members" who didn't know a bow line from a bagel.
Families enjoyed the swimming pool and tennis courts in a beautiful setting, Robins said.
At the time it cost only about $50 to join and a few years later the price was still an affordable $75 to $125.
The club quickly grew to 300 members and then 350.
The established clubs didn't know what to make of the Jewish sailors.
"We were still looked upon in a different light – they didn't think we knew how to sail," Robins said.
"It was decided to go into racing classes. We had a very active racing group at that time," he continued.
Sailing 5.5-metre boats and Olympic class vessels, the IYC sailors "concentrated on racing fleets and did very well in them."
IYC sailors Mel Gould and Jerry Conway teamed up with a friend who sailed at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club to represent Canada at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, though they didn't do too well, Robins said.
Back in those days, the club was the place to be. The Murray Alter Orchestra was the house band, playing twice a week. There were fashion shows, a thriving children's playground, a "tweener" group for kids in their early teens. "It was always a family club," he said.
The IYC has had its ups and downs over its 60-year history, but it remains a going concern, said Baskin.
In June 2004, the IYC suffered a major setback when its clubhouse caught fire and burned down.
"The fire was a devastating blow for the club," acknowledged Baskin. "We lost the historic clubhouse and memorabilia, and some members did not come back."
With no locker room or dining facility, the club operated out of tents and many members who used to take advantage of the fine dining, Friday-night dinners and other activities looked elsewhere.
Some older members simply gave up sailing, some joined other yacht clubs and others became cottagers.
"We lost members who never came back," Baskin said, even after the IYC constructed an award-winning clubhouse. "The club has not achieved the membership levels it had before the fire."
Prior to the fire, IYC boasted 110 boating members and 40 social members (memberships are based on family units). That worked out to about 300 to 400 people. Currently, the club has 80 boating members and 25 social members.
In many respects, the IYC offers the same sort of premium qualities it once did, with a beautiful clubhouse in a gorgeous setting, as well as a renovated pool, tennis courts and a strong kitchen.
"We think it's a great, undiscovered jewel, but we're not successful in getting the news out," Baskin conceded.
The club has hired a public relations firm to help it make a pitch for new members. Fees are competitive, Baskin said, with social memberships running at $2,100 per year and boating memberships costing $3,495 per year. In addition, a $4,000 initiation fee is payable over four years, he said.
"We'd love to have more members. We think we offer a tremendous experience for a very reasonable price," Baskin said.


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As much as I can't stand Melo, the guy can offensively take over a game like no one besides Kobe in this league.
As great as Lebron is, if I needed 15 points in the 4th quarter, I'm probably going Melo. That Easter blowup was exactly why he'll be hovering around these lists for the next few years, a supreme offensive talent.
Regarding Rose being "overrated", it'll be very interesting to see if his explosiveness is there in 2012/13. He is ridiculously quick and a great finisher, but without his explosiveness he isn't going to get the calls he always relied on before. It'll be interesting to see.
EDIT: It'll also be fascinating to see how the Bulls respond without Rose early this season. They got worse and worse without him, and ultimately they are just a "very good" team. With Rose, bordering on elite. Still would've taken Miami/Boston over Chicago last season, but I think a healthy Rose this season makes them the clear #2 in the East. I'd be pissed if I was a Bulls fan.


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Safety Tips for Halloween; Pedestrian Safety Day in Fairfax County
Oct. 27, 2008
News Highlights
- Keep children safe while enjoying the excitement of Halloween.
- Don't let children ignore normal safety precautions while trick-or-treating.
- Children are more likely to be killed walking on Halloween night than walking any other night.
More Information
At its Oct. 20 meeting, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Oct. 31, Halloween, as Pedestrian Safety Day in Fairfax County. Children are four times more likely to be killed walking on this night than any other. To make Halloween a treat, not a trick, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Fire and Rescue Department and Police Department offer tips to help keep children safe while enjoying the festive day.
Don't let children ignore normal safety precautions in the excitement
of Halloween.
Younger children should go with an adult or older, responsible youth.
Older children should provide their route and when they expect to
return. If possible, provide a cell phone for trick-or-treaters.
Only visit homes that have porch lights on; do not talk to strangers;
do not go into homes or cars of strangers; and do not approach animals
that are not familiar.
Make sure children know their name, home phone number and address (give
them a card with the information on it) and that they should provide
this information to a police officer in an emergency or if they are
Make sure trick-or-treaters can be seen by wearing something reflective
or carrying a flashlight or glow stick.
Ensure that children can see from their costumes — widen eye holes in
masks; use face paint or makeup instead of masks; make sure scarves,
hats or wigs don't obstruct vision.
When walking with trick-or-treaters, hold hands.
Walk on sidewalks; never dart into the street or between parked cars to
Cross at corners, stop at the curbs; use crosswalks and obey traffic
Remove masks before crossing a street – and look left, right, left
before crossing.
Have children wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes to prevent trips and
Make sure a child's costume is fire retardant; if making it, check that
the materials are fire retardant. Costumes should be short enough so
they don't interfere with walking.
If a child carries an accessory, such as a fake sword, make sure it's
made from a flexible material such as rubber, so it cannot injure the
child or others.
Caution children to wait until a trusted adult has inspected the treats
before eating. Although food tampering is rare, it's safest to eat only
those candies that are individually wrapped and not homemade, unless
you know the families who have prepared the homemade treats.
Jack-o-lanterns with candles are a tremendous fire hazard; try flashing
holiday lights or a battery-powered candle instead.
Drivers are reminded to be particularly alert, drive slowly and
cautiously and use full headlights to spot children more easily and to
be seen. Trick-or-treating is most popular between 5:30 and 9:30
- Adults are reminded not to drink alcohol and drive.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711


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A's option Alcantara, Peterson and Ynoa
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland A's optioned outfielder Shane Peterson to Triple-A Sacramento, right-handed pitcher Raul Alcantara to Double-A Midland and right-handed pitcher Michael Ynoa to Single-A Stockton, the club announced today.
The A's now have 47 players in camp. That includes 37 players on the 40-man roster, which is full, and 10 non-roster invitees. The breakdown includes 23 pitchers, five catchers, 12 infielders and seven outfielders.


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Industrial Overview
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Industrial Emissions in the United States
Greenhouse gas emissions data can be reported either by economic sector, which includes electric power generation as a separate sector, or by end-use sector, which distributes the emissions from electricity generation across the economic sectors where the electricity is used. The industrial sector encompasses a wide range of activities (manufacturing, agriculture, mining and construction), including all facilities and equipment used for producing, processing, or assembling goods.[1] Greenhouse gas emissions are produced from diverse processes, including the combustion of fossil fuels for heat and power, non-energy use of fossil fuels, and numerous industrial processes. The industrial sector is a large consumer of centrally generated electricity (26 percent of total U.S. electricity sales), so it is appropriate to address both emissions from direct sources and electricity end use for this sector. When electric power sector emissions are assigned to the end-use sectors that consume the electricity, the industrial sector accounts for 28 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Direct emissions
Direct emissions from the industrial sector account for 20 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector (2012)
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table ES-7, 2014. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
Emissions from the industrial sector come from fossil fuel combustion from manufacturing facilities (57 percent) and from non-energy use of fuels and industrial processes (43 percent).[2] For example, heating iron ore to produce iron directly releases carbon dioxide (CO2). Similarly, the cement manufacturing process requires heating limestone, which also results in the release of CO2.
In addition to on-site fossil fuel combustion, the main sources of industrial emissions in the United States (Figure 2) include: natural gas systems (13 percent), the non-energy use of fuels (7 percent), coal mining (4 percent), iron and steel production (4 percent), cement production (3 percent), petroleum systems (2 percent), and a variety of other sources (9 percent).[3] Industrial process emissions, which excludes on-site fossil fuel combustion, mobile combustion, natural gas systems and non-energy use of fuels, account for 5 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Figure 2: Direct Emissions of Greenhouse Gases from the U.S. Industrial Sector (2012)[4]
Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table 2-12, 2014. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
Industrial process emissions include numerous greenhouse gases, including several gases with high global warming potentials, like hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Global warming potential (GWP) is a metric used to compare the warming effects of different gases. Over a 100-year time horizon, carbon dioxide (CO2) is assumed to have a GWP of one. In comparison, SF6 has a GWP of 23,900, which means that over 100 years one ton of SF6 will have the same effect as 23,900 tons of CO2 (see Table 1).[5]
The industrial sector is responsible for 25 percent of total non-CO2 emissions, specifically 40 percent of total U.S. methane (CH4), 7 percent of nitrous oxide (N2O), and 19 percent of other (HFCs, PFCs and SF6) emissions.[6]
Table 1: Global Warming Potentials for 100-year Time Horizon
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
Sulfur hexafluoride
Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table ES-1, 2014. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
Between 1990 and 2012, total industrial process emissions increased a little less than 6 percent, as emission decreases from some sources have been offset by increases from other sources. Notably, HFCs have increased more than 300 percent during this time period as a result of phasing out ozone depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (see Figure 3).[7] Also, the economic downturn and slow recovery (2008 – 12) has reduced CO2 emissions from cement production more than 23 percent below their 2006 peak.[8]
Figure 3: Industrial Process Emissions by Greenhouse Gas Type in Million Metric Tons of CO2e[9]
Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table 2-6, 2014. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
End-use emissions
U.S. electricity sales are split among the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, with the industrial sector accounting for almost 26 percent of sales (see Figure 4).
Figure 4: Retail Sales of Electricity to Ultimate Customers, Total by End-Use Sector (2012)
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.1, September 2014. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.cfm?t=epmt_5_01
When greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation are distributed across the end-use sectors, the industrial sector is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for almost 28 percent of total U.S. emissions (see Figure 5). Emissions from the use of electricity generated off-site ("electricity-related emissions" in the graph below) are also called indirect emissions to distinguish them from the direct emissions released on site.
Figure 5: Direct and Electricity-related Greenhouse Gas Emissions by End-Use Sector (2012)
Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table 2-14, 2014. http://epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
Relative to the residential and commercial sectors, a smaller percentage of the industrial sector's greenhouse gas emissions come from electricity use. The industrial sector relies less on purchased electricity in part because of the on-site production of heat and power, also known as cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP).
Industrial Emission Sources and Types
The industrial sector encompasses a diverse collection of businesses that have a variety of energy and feedstock needs to create products that range from paper to gasoline to pharmaceuticals. While greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector depend largely on the type of fuel used, and emissions from the residential and commercial sectors come largely from buildings, similar generalizations cannot be made about the industrial sector. Examining industrial emissions on an industry-by-industry basis shows that the magnitude of emissions associated with different industries varies significantly (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: Greenhouse gas Emissions for Key Industrial Sub-sectors in Million Metric Tons (MMT) of CO2e (2002)
Source: EPA, Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Key Industrial Sectors in the United States, Working Draft, Table 1-3, 2008. http://www.epa.gov/ispd/
Figure 6 also shows the relative importance of different types of emissions to individual industries. For example, five industries (oil and gas, chemicals, iron and steel, mining, and cement) produce the majority of non-combustion-related direct emissions. Similarly, oil and gas, chemicals, construction, forest products, and food and beverages produce large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from on-site fossil fuel combustion.
Certain industries are termed energy-intensive because they require large energy inputs per unit of output or activity. The largest energy-consuming industries in the United States are bulk chemicals, oil and gas, steel, paper, and food products; these five industries account for 60 percent of industrial energy use, but only 22 percent of the value of the products. Other energy-intensive industries include glass, cement, and aluminum. In general, energy-intensive industries are growing more slowly in the United States than industries with lower energy intensities.[10]
Historical Trends
Total industrial emissions in the United States have gradually declined over the past decade in both absolute and relative terms (see Figure 7). From 1990 to 2012 U.S. industrial output increased by 55 percent, while CO2 emissions from industrial processes decreased by a little more than 23 percent. Several factors have contributed to this reduction, including development of new methods (less carbon intensive), fuel switching, increased efficiency, and changes to the U.S. economy from a more manufacturing-based to a more service-based economy and from more energy-intensive industries to less energy-intensive industries. Over time, the proportion of industrial greenhouse gas emissions from electricity use has increased, while the proportion of greenhouse gases from direct emissions has decreased.[11]
Figure 7: Greenhouse Gas Emissions by End-Use Sector (2012)
Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2012, Table 2-14, 2014. http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
The industrial sector is the largest end-user of energy in the United States. Since 1973, total energy consumption has increased across all end-use sectors except the industrial sector (see Figure 8). This is due to three primary factors: a shift away from manufacturing and towards a more service-oriented economy; a move towards less energy-intensive manufacturing, and energy efficiency in the industrial sector.[12]
Figure 8. Total Energy Consumption by End-Use Sector 1973 – 2013
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Monthly Energy Review, September 2014. http://www.eia.gov/totalenergy/data/monthly/pdf/sec2_3.pdf
Global Context
At the global level, the industrial sector is a key energy consumer and greenhouse gas producer. Manufacturing industries account for more than one-third of total energy consumption and 37 percent of CO2 emissions from energy use.[13] At the global level, data on non-CO2 gases and non-combustion CO2 emissions have higher levels of uncertainty.[14] A small number of industries account for a large percentage of global industrial emissions. In 2007, five industries (chemicals and petrochemicals, iron and steel, non-metallic minerals, pulp and paper, and non-ferrous metals) accounted for 50 percent of total industrial energy use.[15]
Trends in global industrial energy use and emissions include:
- Overall industrial energy use increased between 1971 and 2004, with demand growing especially rapidly in emerging economies.
- Energy efficiency in energy-intensive manufacturing industries has increased, with Japan and Korea generally achieving the highest levels of energy efficiency.
- Cost-effective greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities exist for the industrial sector but are currently under-utilized in both developed and developing countries. The adoption of best practice commercial technologies by manufacturing industries could reduce industrial sector CO2 emissions by 19-32 percent annually by, for example, improving the efficiency of motor systems.[16]
- Since 1970, several energy-intensive industries have seen significant growth. For example, production of steel increased 84 percent; paper, 180 percent; ammonia, 200 percent; aluminum 223 percent; and cement, 271 percent.[17]
- Developed economies usually have a more energy-efficient industrial sector, and a larger fraction of their output comes from non-energy-intensive sectors than is the case for developing economies. On average, industrial energy intensity, which is the industrial sector's energy consumption per dollar of economic output, is double in developing countries. Energy-intensive manufacturing industries are growing in many developing countries. Industrial energy use frequently accounts for a larger portion of total energy consumption in these countries; for example, an estimated 75 percent of delivered energy in China was used by the industrial sector in 2007.[18]
- In 2007 the industrial sector comprised 51 percent of global energy use, and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.[19]
Industrial Sector Mitigation Opportunities
There is a diverse portfolio of options for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector, including energy efficiency, fuel switching, combined heat and power, renewable energy sources, and the more efficient use and recycling of materials. The diverse opportunities for reducing emissions from the industrial sector can be broken down into three broad categories:[20]
Sector-wide options
Some mitigation options can be used across many different industries, for example energy efficiency improvements for cross-cutting technologies, such as electric motor systems, can yield benefits across diverse sub-sectors. Other sector-wide mitigation options include the use of fuel switching, combined heat and power, renewable energy sources, more efficient electricity use, more efficient use of materials and materials recycling, and carbon capture and storage.
Process-specific options
Certain mitigation opportunities come from improvements to specific processes and are not applicable across the entire sector. For energy-intensive industries, process improvements can reduce energy demand and, therefore, greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs. Other improvements can reduce emissions of non-CO2 gases with high global warming potentials.
Case studies can help illuminate the effectiveness of these process-specific options. For example, Alcoa's aluminum smelters collectively reduced their emissions of perfluorocarbons (PFCs) from anode effects, which occur when a particular step in the smelting process is interrupted, by more than 1.1 million tons in 2008.[21]
Operating procedures
A variety of mitigation opportunities can be achieved through improvements to standard operating procedures. These options can include making optimal use of currently available technologies, such as improving insulation and reducing air leaks in furnaces.
A variety of public and private efforts have been developed to help reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, or energy intensity. Some of these programs include:
- Climate Leaders – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Partnership between industry and government to develop comprehensive climate change strategies. http://www.epa.gov/stateply/
- Climate VISION – Interagency program, including U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. EPA, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Voluntary program to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions intensity. http://climatevision.gov/
- ENERGY STAR® for Industry – U.S. EPA
- Program to improve corporate energy management. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=industry.bus_industry
- Save Energy Now – U.S. DOE, Industrial Technologies Program
- Program to achieve the goal of reducing industrial energy intensity 25 percent by 2017, per the Energy Policy Act of 2005. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/
- Voluntary Programs to Reduce High Global Warming Potential Gases – U.S. EPA
- A variety of programs to reduce gases with high global warming potentials, including perfluorocarbons (PFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). http://www.epa.gov/highgwp/voluntary.html
C2ES Work in the Industrial Sector
At C2ES we work on several issues related to climate change and the industrial sector, including emissions reduction policy, energy efficiency, and adaptation. We track and inform policymakers about pragmatic policy options at the state, federal, and international level, collaborate on white papers and reports, blog about current issues impacting the industrial sector, and keep up-to-date online resources on innovative technologies.
Tracking Policy - We keep track of state, federal, and international policy that will impact the industrial sector. Our state maps have information about which states have adopted various GHG mitigation policies. We also track and analyze federal policy, including what is happening in Congress and the Executive Branch.
Research - At C2ES, we produce research, including reports, white papers, and briefs, on issues related to climate change and industry. C2ES's Corporate Energy Efficiency Project is a multi-year research and communications effort to identify and highlight the most effective methods used by companies, including many industrial firms, to reduce their energy consumption and lower their related GHG emissions. Other examples of relevant C2ES work include The Competitiveness Impacts of Climate Change Mitigation Policies and Adaption to Climate Change: A Business Approach.
Climate Compass Blog - Our blog includes entries about current perspectives on GHG emissions from Industry, and can be viewed here.
Climate Techbook - The industrial section of the Climate Techbook includes an overview of GHG emissions from the industrial sector as well as technologies that can be used to reduce those emissions. Below is a list of the Techbook factsheets that pertain to the industrial sector.
|Industrial Overview
|Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
|Anaerobic Digesters
|Cogeneration / Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
|Building Envelope
|High Global Warming Potential Gas Abatement
|Buildings Overview
|Natural Gas
Recommended Resources
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Since we didn't re-sign Barbosa, I hope we're in search for a backup SG (and not handing it to Lance).
What do you guys think of Foye (if the price is right)?
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Since we didn't re-sign Barbosa, I hope we're in search for a backup SG (and not handing it to Lance).
What do you guys think of Foye (if the price is right)?
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We should go after Gerald Green.
Oh wait...
speaking of....
has anybody seen much of him? i haven't. i realize when he came in the league, he was pretty much just a dunker and not much else. can this guy create his own shot and attack the basket?
I still want Lance. No thanks to Foye.
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if the FO is looking for a backup Wing Man...I'd rather lean towards a Tweener Forward that is quick enough to help defend against the Pick and Roll.
But realistically, I'd rather hope that we go after no one....I'd rather save the $$$ and give the minutes to Lance and OJ.
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I think we are done making moves for now.
He's slightly better than Granger off the dribble, which is to say mediocre. He's a very good (spot up) 3 point shooter and will probably benefit if not thrive from working with a distributor like Augustin. He's at his best finishing fast breaks, which I'd say was easily our 2nd biggest weakness the past few years (first being lack of a distributor point guard). He's not going to create for anybody, but he's not going to stop the offense either.
We don't need Randy Foye. We have Hill, Green, Lance, and OJ to backup the 2. We should be fine. Green and Augustin should be the first two guys off the bench (a distributor for Roy/West/Granger is more important than a different, less-talented big man). I hope that Vogel doesn't continue the "switching units" style of subbing, because bringing just Augustin in to play with the starters after a few minutes of gameplay would be beneficial. We don't need Augustin switching in with Plumlee and Green, all the time.
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I'd guess they'll take the same approach this season as last ... see where Stephenson is in his development and evaluate a couple weeks before the trade deadline. And if he's ready, it frees the money up to perhaps upgrade at another position or find an injury replacement if needed.
I wouldn't mind adding another veteran wing, I'm just not sure that guy is Foye.
While I am not a big Lance fan I think it's time to give the kid a chunk of minutes to see what he can do. It's not like he is our ONLY option. If he doesn't pan out we've got GHill who can play some spot backup minutes at SG when we put Augustin in at the point. We've got Paul George starting at SG and he's young and can play a lot of minutes. While I want Green to primarily backup Danny he can also play some SG minutes. I expect Johnson to be deep on the bench if he doesn't get cut but he is a SG as well. We can also look at options around the trade deadline.
I just don't think we need to pick up another wing. We've got a handful of them and it's time to see what we've got before stockpiling more. If we're going to do anything else with the bench it should probably be at the PF position, because that is the weakest link on the bench now. Mahimi can play there, but I think the coaching staff sees him as the backup C. I don't know if Plumlee can play PF. Tyler...well, it's make or break for Tyler now. I want to love him because when he's good he's valuable, but when you look at the course of his career, it has happened so rarely...
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I have come to see the sense of giving Stephenson at the SG and Hansbrough at the PF a period of time to prove themselves this year on the second team. It needs to be clear that they must play differently than they have in the past, more within a team plan on both offense and defense. Perhaps, with last year's shortened season (no training camp) and some deficiencies in our back-up talent at several positions (most screamingly at center), this will be the first opportunity they will have had to really do that. I think that time will tell rather quickly.
By the way, I am not letting Orlando Johnson's poor shooting in summer league bother me much. My gut instinct tells me that he will emerge much stronger than we have imagined he will. I also believe that Plumlee will be able to play alongside Mahinmi as a PF-C or twin tower combo. That remains to be seen, but it is an exciting possibility. Bringing in Johnson and Plumlee as first option backups may take some time, during which time we find out how much we may need them.
I wanna see if Lance has truly improved enough to become the permanent backup SG first. I actually like Foye unlike most who have posted, he surprised me with his shooting ability when I watched him on the Clippers last year. I think we are done making moves though. Also, is it 100% for sure that we are not re-signing Barbosa?
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I'd be more interested in a 6'8" SF / SG. Someone to feel a solid role in case Danny, Paul and Gerald misses games.
I actually like Adam Morrison's game this summer and we could use his 6'8" spot up 3 pt shooting coming off the bench. He is a vet. and knows how to play, so he should be able to come right in and contribute for a very reasonable contract. I can throw out better names, but the'yd either be rookies or cost to much to obtain.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
Did the Pacers play Lance at SG in the summer league? I don't know why people keep trying to make Lance a SG. He is a PG....... ... Shift+R improves the quality of this image. CTRL+F5 reloads the whole page.
I really hope we don't add anyone else for right now.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
I'd have to pass on him. I think we have enough wings right now and I would like to see Lance play consistent minutes to see if he can play in the league or not. I like Lance myself but I think it is time to see if his game is developing.


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OAKLAND -- Mark Teixeira was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Athletics with left rib cage tightness, but the injury is not thought to be serious and the Yankees' first baseman could play in Sunday's series finale.
The lineup change was announced 25 minutes prior to the scheduled first pitch at O.co Coliseum. Brian McCann moved to first base, with John Ryan Murphy inserted as the starting catcher.
Teixeira said that the discomfort felt like a spasm, locking up his back below the left shoulder. He was certain that the injury was not to his oblique, an area that often necessitates a stint on the disabled list.
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"He was a little tight before he went out for BP. When he came in he said he was a little bit tighter," Girardi said. "We decided it was probably best not to play him."
Teixeira was 1-for-4 with a run scored and a sacrifice fly in the Yankees' 7-0 victory over the A's on Friday. He sat out three games in late May with right wrist inflammation, and has batted .235 (8-for-34) with two home runs in 10 games since then.
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Is it the nanny state run amok or enlightened management of public health?
Do you think states/cities should impose limits on the container size of sugared beverages like pop?
I posed that question to the Fresh Produce Industry Discussion Group this week, and I'm anxious to hear the views of readers of The Packer as well.
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Container size means nothing when it comes to unlimited refills.. or refill at a discounted cost. This is the most ridiculous bunch of bureaucratic nonsense... IMO. Get people moving. Motivate everyone, get everyone out and about doing things that are productive for the community. Implementing citywide incentives to "get out and about" would be much more productive in the national weight gain/watch plan Obama is on. Just a thought. GRRR Politicians.
I like the reader's focus on incentives, and it appears the courts also may not be keen on putting the kibosh on Super Big Gulps.
The New York Supreme Court ruled against the New York City's soda restrictions in this decision. NYC Mayor Bloomberg, of course, disagreed with the court's view that the law was capricious and overreaching and indicated an appeal was likely. Check out this Huff Post article for some of the science supporting the soda limits.
Even among those who think the soda ban is over the top, I'll bet most would accept the fact that government should play some role at all in the administration of public health.
For example, do we want beer sold out of vending machines?
In schools, few would balk at the fact that USDA/school districts have a hand in what is sold at vending machines.
Elevating one choice and taking away another can help engineer outcomes, after all. And shouldn't governments go full tilt to reduce the long term public health costs caused by obesity.
For example, this study reveals that mandating fruits and vegetables in schools can be an effective tool to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in adolescents.
True, I wouldn't like to live under the heavy hand of soda restrictions. Give me my large $1 Coke from McDonalds, please. But there should be no hesitation in elevating one option (fruits and vegetables) and reducing the pull of other choices (sugary drinks) when it comes to delivering publically-funded food assistance.


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Eyebeam is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2012 Fall/Winter Residencies beginning in late September. All incoming artists and technologists receive generous stipends and 24/7 access to Eyebeam's design, research, and fabrication studios. Eyebeam residencies support the creative research, production and presentation of initiatives querying art, technology and culture. This 5 month residency is a period of concentration and immersion in artistic investigation, daring research and production of visionary, experimental applications and projects.
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Vision - literacy required to understand current state of visual complexity poses ever fresh challenges - the field of computer visualization is one that Eyebeam continues to support;
Collaborative Residency with Baltan Laboratories (Netherlands) - organized around the theme of "Cultural Economies" with the goal of instigating new work that critically examines the ability of artists to maintain cultural relevance in an age of limited resources.
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10 Ways to Get Outside Our Comfort Zone When Attending a Networking Event
By Bob McIntosh,
Career Trainer
Most of us have a comfort zone. Mine's walking into a workshop and talking about various
search topics. I guess I've been leading workshops on the job search for so long, thousands over the course of six years, that engaging with people (the more the better) is second nature to me. I'm comfortable and in my zone.
times when I'm not comfortable, like when I have to order a meal—I'm indecisive and usually defer to Kung Pao Chicken—or talking to complete strangers in a setting where I have to make small talk, like at a
networking event
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events on occasion,
I still experience a bit of discomfort
If you're like me, and feel uncomfortable entering a large room full of strangers, you're experiencing what it's like to leave your comfort zone. You shouldn't feel that it's unusual to feel this way, but you must continue attending networking events.
They are necessary in your job search
This means you must get outside your comfort zone. So how do you get outside your comfort zone? Follow these steps:
1. Like Nike says, "Just do it." That's right, tell yourself that meeting new contacts is necessary in order to shorten your job search.
2. Set a goal of how many people you'll talk with. If you're an extravert, you may prefer to work the room—the more the better. Introverts prefer fewer but deeper conversations, so set a goal of meeting two or three quality contacts.
3. Get emotionally prepared by choosing a nice outfit to wear, but nothing too fancy. The ones who have been attending for a while are usually nicely dressed. Don't wear a suit to an event if it's not called for. On the other hand don't go under dressed.
4. Have your personal business cards ready. There's nothing more embarrassing than being asked for your card and not having one. I personally leave a stack of business cards in the glove compartment of my car just in case.
5. Bring a friend along or plan to meet someone at the event. I tell my workshop attendees there's no reason why they need to do it alone. Driving together will give them time to strategize as to when it will be best to separate at the event.
6. Approach people who are standing alone. They're waiting for someone like you to start the conversation. They're out of their comfort zone, too, so you can feel good about helping someone get acclimated.
7. Speaking of conversation, you should have your talking points ready. Current events are fine as long as you stay away from religion and politics. No sense in starting an argument. If conversation isn't going well, break away very politely. No hard feelings.
8. Don't come on too strong. I still remember a public relations coordinator who approached me at a trade show, hand outstretched, and launched into his memorized 30-second commercial. He sounded stiff an unnatural.
9. Speaking to #8, you'll need an http://thingscareerrelated.com/2011/10/25/3-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-delivering-your-
elevator speech
, but ease into it with a little small talk, or wait until you're asked about yourself.
10. Take a breather if you need to. Walk outside and take in some fresh air. Just remember to return.
Once you've accomplished getting outside your comfort zone and feel great about "Just doing it," you will need to followup with the people you met. Take the attitude that if you don't initiate the follow-up it won't happen, even if this means getting outside your comfort zone.
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Who will replace Anne Sweeney?
Insiders say Mr Lee is well liked? Could you please do a poll with actual ABC employees? This makes the entire article's authenticity come into question.
It's well known that Paul Lee doesn't even watch the shows on his own network. He couldn't be more out of touch. Shouldn't Rebecca Campbell be on this lust?
Paul Lee is not well liked. The exact opposite. He seems out of his league and shockingly ill-informed at every meeting he is in.


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Many of us have gone to the beach or the pool at least once this summer. Wouldn't it be an ideal world if everyone practiced good manners or "etiquette" while enjoying the nice cool water or the sandy beach?
Below are some good ways to make sure you and everyone else around you has a great time:
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OAKLAND -- After more than 40 years of service, BART is saying out with the old and in with the new.
Vinyl seat covers, bike racks and digital displays are only some of the features of BART's future trains, with a half-car wooden mock-up open for public viewing beginning today.
The new trains will also include more handholds, wider aisles and an additional door for each car.
The BART fleet, at an average age of more than 30, is the oldest among the nation's public transit systems. The board of directors voted in 2012 to purchase 410 new train cars for $896.3 million, thus laying the foundation for the "Fleet of the Future." However, the overall goal is to have 1,000 cars.
"BART's No. 1 priority is to replace this fleet with the new rail cars coming in," said Grace Crunican, the agency's general manager. "But in order to meet the added demand that BART has on it, we're very interested in getting to 1,000 rail cars."
A January fare increase will help pay for more train cars, providing $7.5 million for BART. Over the next few years, BART will try to attain 25 percent of the funding and get the rest from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to reach the $3.1 billion needed for 1,000 cars, said Jim Allison, a BART communications officer.
Eric Shelton, who lives in El Sobrante, takes BART every day and said he was initially worried that there would be less seating in the cars. However, after getting a look at the model Monday, he said he was happy with the new features and that more cars would be available.
"Now that I'm learning that there's going to be more trains involved in the new design as well, it won't be as congested, and I think it'll be nice," Shelton said. "It's good they're making moves and thinking about us."
The community has until Friday to see the wooden mock-up at the MacArthur station in Oakland. Commuters can also fill out a survey to provide their opinions and suggestions for the new fleet.
BART has already been using suggestions from the public in order to improve the system for riders. As of yet, BART has received more than 10,000 comments on how to improve the cars.
The 410 cars are scheduled to be delivered at the rate of 10 per month, with the first pilot cars arriving in July 2015. Production will begin in January 2017, and from there, the new cars will run with the old ones, which total 669, until the old fleet is completely replaced. The second batch of 365 train cars will be delivered by 2023.
Charlie Levin, an Oakland resident, rides BART one to three times a week and said she is most excited about the digital signs that will be provided with the new cars.
"I think the signage in the stations and on the trains has been severely lacking; you can't tell where you are," Levin said. "Going into other cities, a lot of other systems feel much fresher and newer, so to have these new cars is huge."


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A record number of American households are on food stamps, as the Drudge Report faithfully reminded me this morning in the constantly updated collection of distressing headlines.
U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that 23.08 million households received food stamps in January 2013, up about 4.1% from January 2012.
Imagine if the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program created incentives for participants to eat according to dietary guidelines. That would touch about one in five American households.
In speculating about the "what if?" scenario, it is helpful to understand the current diets of food stamp participants.
In this respect, a new study from the USDA helps paint a picture of how the diets of SNAP participants currently compare with the diets of other low-income consumers who do not participate in the program.
According to the study, authored by economist Christian Gregory, participation in SNAP increases the likelihood recipients will eat whole fruit and leads to a modest decrease in the consumption of dark green and orange vegetables.
The study found food stamp participants are 23% more likely to consume whole fruit when they receive SNAP benefits than when they do not.
The finding about the decrease in vegetable consumption is disappointing. The USDA ERS concludes that what are called "modest declines" in the consumption of dark green and orange vegetables may be related to time constraints of the working poor.
That may include, of course, the preparation time required for the foods before consumption.
Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon said in a press conference April 24 that all Americans need improvement in their diet.
That improvement should come with increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy. Consumers also need less fat, sweet beverages and sodium, he said.
Concannon said a major focus of the Obama administration has been to increase nutrition education to SNAP participants and access to healthy foods.
He cited the USDA's MyPlate symbol and the agency's online SuperTracker diet guide.
More substantive, no doubt, is the increased acceptance of food stamps at farmers markets. More than 3,200 farmers markets in the U.S. can accept SNAP benefits, an increase of 100% since 2010. The U.S. has about 7,000 farmers markets, so more work remains to be done to make food stamp benefits work in all those markets, he said.
The USDA also is interested in reducing food deserts for low-income households, Concannon said.
"We continue our work that will help make the healthy choice the easier choice across the country," he said in the press conference.
He noted USDA is testing the concept of providing participant incentives for healthy food purchases.
In a follow-up, I asked Concannon about how the results from those incentive-based pilots promote fruit and vegetable consumption in the food stamp program.
He said the USDA will release the results of its Healthy Incentive Pilot in May. That pilot was conducted over a one-year period in western Massachusetts.
He declined to provide details from the pilot, but hinted the agency may be looking at the pilot for methods USDA could use to motivate participants to eat more healthfully.
Not related to the pilot, another approach might be to beef up requirements to stock more healthy food at the 250,000 retailers who redeem SNAP benefits. About 80% of stores who redeem food stamp benefits are well-provisioned grocery stores or big box stores, but 20% are smaller retailers, he said.
"USDA is very interested in strengthening the range of healthy foods in smaller stores," he said.
Unfortunately, in my view, Concannon said he would hesitate to support restrictions of unhealthy food purchases by SNAP participants.
That's a mistake. If the government is looking for serious results and increased consumption of orange and dark green vegetables, the approach should be two-pronged.
Yes, give 23 million households in the SNAP program incentives or "bonus bucks" to purchase fresh produce and other healthy food.
At the same time, the USDA should test the results of limiting purchases of junk food with food stamp benefits. SNAP participants can always purchase sugary drinks with other funds, if so motivated.
For those needing the SNAP program, restrictions on junk food seems a small sacrifice for a generous public benefit. For Congress and the agency that runs the program, the two-pronged approach of creating incentives for healthy food and restricting empty calories makes sense for America.
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Vermont furniture lovers take note: this Saturday, August 13, one of the largest known collections of Vermont-made antiques is going on the auction block at Skinner, Inc. in Marlborough, Mass. Bob and Barbara Levine of Greenwich, CT amassed this elegant collection over 35 years and are retired and downsizing. So now is your big chance!
Odds are, because of the economy, there will be some once-in-a-lifetime bargains. Check out this Classical Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Sofa. It is presumed to be made by Nahum Parker in Middlebury, Vermont nearly 200 years ago– around 1825. What an incredible piece! And there are about 50 other stunning pieces in the collection. Preview and bidding can be done online as well as in person. The Bennington Banner has details.
For all you fine furniture afficionados, isn't it great to know that this same level of craftsmanship continues to be practiced in Vermont today? Have a look at this gorgeous fainting couch created by Steve Holman. Who said they're not making things like they used to? Whoever did needs to visit us in Vermont.
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We believe that in order to improve living and working conditions for farmers and workers that their environment must also be clean and healthy.
Environmental standards are therefore integral to the Fair Trade criteria. These include:
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I don't think I wanted Marve playing anyway. I thought he could be good, but didn't impress me and I would rather just have Henry go ahead and take over.
That seems...rather presumptuous
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I look at Marve and I see a poor man's version of Rex Grossman. I realize that doesn't sound very damning, considering Grossman is probably a starting quarterback in the NFL, but . . .
Marve is the guy cause Henry is done for the season tore his ACL
sigh, it's just expected at this point. Marve's not near ready either. Let's go Caleb TerBush.
What the heck is the problem here. Hopefully Bush can keep his grades up.
hell just stick Siller under center again
Might as well.
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What the heck... I didnt even know this... man I like rob henry... this really really sucks, I guess Caleb will have to do, not really a Mavre fan at all...
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BOSTON, Mass. (May 7, 2009) On the morning of Wednesday, May 13, an estimated 20,000 T riders will be rewarded for their environmentally-friendly decision to use public transportation. Volunteers from TransFair USA, the non-profit that certifies Fair Trade Certified™ products in the United States, will distribute free coupons to be redeemed for hot or iced Fair Trade Certified™ Green Mountain Coffee® at Bruegger's Bakery-Cafés, plus a coupon worth $2.50 off a package of Green Mountain Coffee at local grocery stores.
Commuters can find the volunteers from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at seven T stations including: South Station, Kenmore, Porter Square, Longwood, Downtown Crossing, Government Center and Back Bay.
Bruegger's is among more than 700 national restaurants and cafes that offer Fair Trade Certified products, meaning farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America are paid fair prices for their products and that crops are raised with environmentally sustainable agriculture techniques.
"Bruegger's continues to look for new ways to encourage our customers to make environmentally-conscious decisions, including our choice to serve Green Mountain Coffee's Fair Trade Certified brews in our 290 neighborhood bakery-cafes," said James J. Greco, CEO of Bruegger's. "The MBTA and TransFair USA are terrific community partners that provide an outlet for those who have committed to a more sustainable commute."
"Bruegger's is an ideal partner for us -- a major chain that now pours Green Mountain Coffee's Fair Trade Certified coffee in all its bakeries," said Paul Rice, president and CEO of TransFair USA. "This means more money is making it back to farmers and farm workers in the developing world. We are grateful to the MBTA, Green Mountain Coffee, and Bruegger's for the opportunity to thank Boston commuters for their commitment to a more sustainable way of life."
"We take pride in being a transit system dedicated to protecting the environment and advocating sustainability efforts," said MBTA General Manager Daniel Grabauskas. "This is a great opportunity to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the environment."
"Green Mountain Coffee has had a long-standing commitment to Fair Trade principles and we welcome the opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of Fair Trade Certified coffees to coffee producers and their communities," said Susan Cote, Director of Brand Marketing for GMCR's Specialty Coffee business unit. "We're proud to contribute our coffee as part of this great team effort to celebrate Boston area T riders."
About TransFair USA
TransFair USA is the only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified™ products in the United States. TransFair USA audits and certifies transactions between U.S. companies offering Fair Trade Certified products and their international suppliers to guarantee that the farmers and workers producing Fair Trade Certified goods were paid fair prices and wages. www.fairtradecertified.org
About Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. Bruegger's is dedicated to serving delicious, wholesome food that brings guests back again and again. In 290 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 23 states and the District of Columbia, Bruegger's offers a warm, comfortable setting for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends. Famous for authentic New York-style, boiled and baked bagels, Bruegger's entire menu is free of trans-fats and features a Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee everyday from Green Mountain Coffee®. Bruegger's bakers use their expertise to bake not only bagels, but an array of fresh breads including honey wheat, hearty white and the exclusive Softwich. Guests can count on innovative menu items, including unique cream cheese flavors, delicious breakfast sandwiches and wraps, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, signature and custom order sandwiches and desserts. Founded in 1983, Bruegger's is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbors in every community it serves. For more information, please visit www.brueggers.com.
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As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR) is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR's operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully's Coffee®, Green Mountain Coffee® and Newman's Own® Organics coffee. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of licensed roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee and Tully's Coffee. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit www.GreenMountainCoffee.com and www.Keurig.com for more information.