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Hunger Won't Wait
Capitol Hill Forum Highlights Food Security Gains, Risks
The global community finally understands the food security problem and has responded with elegant development approaches, says USAID's Chief Economist Dr. Steve Radelet, but it is a good news/bad news scenario: Will the worst budget crisis in recent times squeeze resources to a point where substantial progress is undermined?
Speakers at the March 15 Capitol Hill Forum, organized by the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development and 22 co-sponsors—including ACDI/VOCA—warned against undoing key political and financial commitments made in the aftermath of the last global food crisis.
"This is the worst time to disinvest in agriculture," says IFPRI's Dr. Ousmane Badiane. "For the first time, we have the right conditions to make a difference."
U.S. Representatives Jo Ann Emerson and James McGovern, who co-chair the House Hunger Caucus, hosted the Capitol Hill Forum, Hunger Won't Wait, which was attended by Capitol Hill staff, development professionals, and representatives of government agencies and the private sector.
Another Looming Food Crisis?
Hunger will affect 1 billion people this year, says Emerson, who opened the forum by calling on attendees to help educate the many new members of Congress and their state-based constituents on the crucial importance of global food security issues.
The costs of basic food commodities also are at their highest levels since the United Nations began tracking prices in 1990, says McGovern, who added that, according to the World Bank, food price spikes have pushed about 44 million people into extreme poverty.
McGovern has been helping new colleagues in the House to understand that the issue of global food security is a question of national security—not just a question of charity—that is a long-term challenge.
"Food-secure countries are more productive and more stable," McGovern says, noting that during the last global food crisis (2007-2008), nearly 40 countries experienced food riots.
Still, McGovern emphasized that hunger is a solvable, political condition.
The morning discussions included:
- A summary of the economic context and challenges by USAID Chief Economist Dr. Steve Radelet, including thoughts on what the global development community should do now
- The story of Tanzania's agricultural development strategy and success by Tanzanian Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar
- Recommendations on the way forward by Dr.Ousmane Badiane, Africa Director, IFPRI
Economic Context
USAID's Radelet highlighted recent food price increases, underscoring the structural, weather and policy factors that feed price volatility.
Prices increases are due in part to the fastest economic growth in low-income countries in 20 years, he says, which has brought about new food consumption patterns among the formerly poor. And while everyone typically points to the effect of China's and India's new wealth, Radelet includes changes in Africans' diets as well: Half of African nations have decreased poverty by at least 10 percent.
Another factor behind today's high prices is weather, both in terms of immediate shocks and new patterns possibly due to climate change. Radelet cited drought and extreme cold weather in Russia, drought in Brazil, and drought followed by floods in Australia as crippling many commodity markets.
A third factor is government policies. While some countries are imposing export bans and stockpiling commodities to cope with rising prices, it could be worse, Radelet says. At least the global community has seen the third-highest wheat production ever, and improved African yields in particular, he adds.
What To Do?
Given the looming food crisis, the international development community is asking, "What can we do"?
Radelet recommends that developing countries increase information flows and market transparency—and get rid of export bans, taxes and tariffs—to help markets perform better, though safety nets may still be necessary in affected areas. Over the long term, he adds, governments should take the obvious course and invest in agriculture, especially research, extension, transportation links and integrated markets.
To the broader development community, he recommends players keep the big picture in mind. At stake is not just national security but our long-term financial security, he says, adding that though the international development community responds when there is a crisis, that is always more expensive.
Better to follow through, he says, with the hallmark result of the 2007 food crisis—smart and robust programs like Feed the Future, which unite the community, especially local partners, in an integrated approach that focuses on small farmers, agribusinesses and women.
Radelet also notes that the development community must build local capacity as part of everything it does, and track its progress through better monitoring and evaluation. Although the global development community must keep an eye on shorter term results, he says, it also needs to track intermediate indicators for 2-4 years, while planning for change that can take 20-30 years.
Tanzania: Ambassador Maajar Heralds Success
The Honorable Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, Tanzania's Ambassador to the United States, mentioned hearing President Obama's call in his State of the Union address to invest in the future. Her reaction: "Well, that's difficult to do with a hungry stomach."
According to Maajar, the most important thing to do is to invest in agriculture, which Tanzania has done through a movement led at the top.
"For the socioeconomic development of Tanzania, agriculture is almost everything," says Tanzania President Kikwete, who has promulgated a policy known as Kilino Kwanza, or Agriculture First, to drive the country's economic growth. This policy is crucial to a country where more than a quarter of gross domestic product (GDP) is derived from agriculture, with farm exports accounting for nearly one third.
Kilino Kwanza embraces roads, agriculture extension, irrigation, market access, land reform and especially technology—95 percent of the country's food production still depends on the hoe.
Building on this country-led investment are further investments, such as the Southern Agriculture Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), which was launched earlier this year at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.
The U.S.-supported program is expected by 2030 to generate $1.2 billion in revenue, create 420,000 jobs and reduce poverty for 2 million Tanzanians—benefits that will extend to the entire region.
Moreover, the SAGCOT initiative already has shown results. The ambassador referred to poor women in Arusha, near her home, who have succeeded in growing high-value vegetables for export.
The Way Forward
Badiane, Africa Director at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), highlighted the many positive changes in African agricultural development due to assistance from the world community, especially increased assistance from the United States.
For the first time, IFPRI's statistics show sustained economic growth across Africa for 10-15 years, with increasing numbers of countries participating in the growth. African food production is rising, despite declining food production in the rest of the world, with a concomitant decrease in poverty. And the key to success isn't just the money, Badiane says. It also requires enlightened policy.
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) is an excellent example, according to Badiane. This program under NEPAD, an implementing agency of the African Union, is agriculture-led, but designed to include all stakeholders. Badiane adds that it incorporates policy efficiency, peer review, mutual learning and transparency, and it exploits regional complementarities.
To date, almost two dozen countries have entered into CAADP compacts. Rwanda, the first country to sign, has increased its agriculture development budget from 3.8 percent to 6.8 percent, which has facilitated a network of modelers to support ongoing efforts.
While Africa continues to have large pockets of poverty, the continent now has a strong foundation and better conditions for a continued productive push toward meaningful agricultural development, Badiane says.
For more information
U.S. Representative James McGovern's speech (PDF, 41 KB)
Tanzanian Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar 's PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 525 KB)
IFPRI's Ousmane Badiane"s PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Flickr Album: See photos from the Capitol Hill event
Learn more about ACDI/VOCA's development work in food security and agribusiness.
Pictured at top left from left to right: IFPRI Africa Director Ousmane Badiane, Tanzanian Ambassador Mwanaidi Sinare Maajar, USAID Chief Economist Dr. Steve Radelet, and AIARD President 2010-2011 Rob Nooter.


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Star Wars party supplies
The love of the classic movie Star Wars never seems to die and it is back as a popular party theme!
So if you're planning for this theme, here are some fantastic Star Wars party supplies which you could incorporate! I've mixed in some Star Wars licensed party items along with some party items to go with a black/white/silver colour scheme.
Remember to pop into the Life's Little Celebration's directory to find more items through the vendors listed.
Star Wars Party Invitations and Printables
Some printable backdrops perfect for your dessert table. Once you have the PDF file you can have them printed at Officeworks or I have previously used Little Dance Invitations who do fantastic backdrop printing and you can e-mail them your file!
It isn't too hard to find Star Wars themed foil balloons and other star wars themed decorations online, however here are some other black/white/silver decorations which can also be used for a Star Wars party theme:
This star pinata which could also be made in silver, would be a fun activity for a star wars party:
For a real star/sparkle effect you could use a black sequin tablecloth:
For something more casual for a kids table etc, these paper tablerunners would work well:
Love these star wars party forks:
These fun star wars labels could be popped onto some mini drink bottles:
Star Wars Cake & Dessert Accessories
A mix of star wars party themed items and black/white/silver items which can be used for your cake, dessert and items on a dessert table:
You can find a range of vendors Australia wide in the Directory if you are after professionally made star wars themed cake, cookies etc!
Star Wars Party Favours and Packaging
Some packaging options for a Star Wars party favour bag/box:
A few items for the finishing touches on a party bag:
Real parties
For more ideas and star wars party inspiration, view the following links:
Fantastic star wars party by Kiss With Style
Modern star wars party perfect for a tween by Ruffles and Bells Event Styling
A fun star wars party featured on Marabous
A star wars party based around a Lego star wars theme, featured on Hostess with the Mostess
Stars wars party in red, blue and black by Vesna of One Lovely Day events
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Colour your party: Black and White
Black and white – two colours which work well with so many others – so put them together and it's a winning combination.
Add in a 3rd colour if you wish, anything goes with these two.
So here is some inspiration for any black and white celebrations you are planning!
All the links are under the collage and come from the fantastic vendors in the Children's party directory. Please note if you are after the hire items in your state, e-mail me for contacts: firstname.lastname@example.com
Black mini Louis Ghost replica chair for hire (Melb)
Black and white DIY Lolly buffet kit
Black and white canopy for hire (Melb)
Black and white ribbon cake bunting
Are you planning a party with this colour scheme? What theme will it be?
I'd love to hear about it in the comments!
posted on 22nd Oct 2013 | Tags: black, chevron, damask, white

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Law Firms / Re: Biglaw jobs« on: September 09, 2005, 11:22:42 PM »
Could someone please give me a response?
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Law Firms / Re: Biglaw jobs« on: September 09, 2005, 11:22:42 PM »
Could someone please give me a response?
Law Firms / Re: Securities Law Background« on: August 28, 2005, 02:53:58 PM »
I don't feel that its necessarily a "requirement" so to speak.
As a matter of fact, some of the firms that I looked at, I'd venture to say roughly half of them, had managing partners who had no business background, this even includes an economics degree.
I was curious to find out other people's opinions on the topic though.
Law Firms / Re: Securities Law Background« on: August 27, 2005, 06:42:16 PM »
I took your advice and checked out some profiles of lawyers at well-respected firms in my area.
I came to find that approximately half of them had business degrees and that of this group roughly 70% had undergraduate business degrees.
Law Firms / Securities Law Background« on: August 12, 2005, 10:22:55 PM »
I was wondering what kind of background is needed for securities law in terms of undergraduate study? Does it matter or is it irrelvent?
Law Firms / Re: Biglaw jobs« on: August 02, 2005, 10:39:23 PM »
Do you mean top 30/40 in your class? Or top 30/40% in your class?
Law Firms / Biglaw jobs« on: August 02, 2005, 02:27:20 PM »
I was wondering what kind of marks you need from schools like USC, UCLA, Cornell or Michigan to get biglaw jobs in cities like L.A., Boston or Chicago.
Law Firms / Regional disparities between schools and jobs?« on: July 30, 2005, 10:56:54 PM »
If you attend a school in california (for instance USC, UCLA, etc) or on the east coast (cornell, etc) and you want to get a job in chicago, does the fact that you studied at a school in a different area discourage potential employers? Does it make it more difficult to get interviews? Does this limit you to some degree to the general area in which you attended law school?
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Bill No. Title H.R.3261 Stop Online Piracy Act H.R.3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 H.R.4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 S.911 SPECTRUM Act S.978 Commercial Felony Streaming Act H.R.3674 Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012 S.2105 Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S.2151 SECURE IT H.R.1622 Spectrum Innovation Act H.R.1895 Do Not Track Kids Act of 2011
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Directs the commissioner of corrections and community supervision to establish and maintain a public website that provides information concerning specific visitation rules, regulations, policies and procedures for all correctional facilities.
Ayes (10): Gallivan, Carlucci, DeFrancisco, Little, Ritchie, Hassell-Thompson, Montgomery, Hoylman, Peralta, Rivera
Ayes W/R (3): Griffo, Maziarz, Nozzolio
Ayes (11): Gallivan, Carlucci, DeFrancisco, Little, Nozzolio, Ritchie, Hassell-Thompson, Montgomery, Hoylman, Peralta, Rivera
Ayes W/R (2): Griffo, Maziarz
Ayes (24): Skelos, Libous, Bonacic, Carlucci, Farley, Flanagan, Hannon, Larkin, LaValle, Marcellino, Maziarz, Nozzolio, Seward, Valesky, Little, Stewart-Cousins, Breslin, Dilan, Krueger, Montgomery, Parker, Perkins, Espaillat, Gianaris
Excused (1): Hassell-Thompson
Ayes (55): Addabbo, Avella, Bonacic, Boyle, Breslin, Carlucci, DeFrancisco, Diaz, Dilan, Espaillat, Farley, Felder, Flanagan, Gallivan, Gianaris, Gipson, Golden, Grisanti, Hannon, Kennedy, Klein, Krueger, Lanza, Larkin, Latimer, LaValle, Libous, Little, Marcellino, Marchione, Martins, Maziarz, Montgomery, Nozzolio, O'Brien, O'Mara, Parker, Peralta, Perkins, Ranzenhofer, Ritchie, Rivera, Robach, Sampson, Sanders, Savino, Serrano, Seward, Skelos, Squadron, Stavisky, Stewart-Cousins, Tkaczyk, Valesky, Young
Nays (3): Ball, Griffo, Zeldin
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TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the correction law, in relation to notification of rules and regulations of correctional facilities concerning visitors
PURPOSE: To establish and maintain a public website that provides information regarding specific visitation rules and regulations for all correctional facilities.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Amends the correction law by adding a new section 138-a, to require that the commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) establish and maintain a website that provides information to the public concerning the visitation rules and regulations for all correctional facilities in New York State. The website shall be regularly updated to ensure accuracy, and shall designate a telephone number or numbers on the website that persons may call for information about the visiting rules at various correctional facilities.
JUSTIFICATION: While New York's state prisons allow inmates to receive visitors, the experience of being processed for visits varies greatly from one facility to another. When families arrive at the "wrong" time, on the "wrong" day, or with the "wrong" clothing or identification, they may be turned away even if they have been traveling all night with young children. Generally, there is no recourse for a person excluded from visiting; no one to call during the weekend to resolve the problem or elevate it to a supervisor once the officer at the front gate says "no." This can be especially devastating for children of incarcerated persons, who may have anticipated the visit for weeks.
Efforts should be made to make visiting rules and schedules publicly accessible and to better ensure that families and friends understand visiting procedures. By establishing a website and designating a telephone number to make such information available to the public, we can ensure that visitors have access to this information prior to traveling to a correctional facility for a visit.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2011-2012: S.6044-A - Died in Committee
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: Unknown.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after is shall have become law.
STATE OF NEW YORK ________________________________________________________________________ 1413 2013-2014 Regular Sessions IN SENATE (PREFILED) January 9, 2013 ___________Introduced by Sens. MONTGOMERY, DILAN, PARKER, PERKINS, SAVINO, STEWART-COUSINS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction AN ACT to amend the correction law, in relation to notification of rules and regulations of correctional facilities concerning visitors THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The correction law is amended by adding a new section 138-a to read as follows: S 138-A. NOTIFICATION OF VISITATION POLICIES. THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION SHALL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE INFORMATION CONCERNING SPECIFIC VISITA- TION RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR EACH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. SUCH INFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, VISIT- ING DAYS AND HOURS, LENGTH AND NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE VISITS, MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER VISIT, DRESS CODE, GUIDELINES FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICAL AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUDING PHYSICAL ACCESS AND RESTRICTIONS ON MEDICATIONS WHILE IN THE FACILITY, INFANT CARE, AND ITEMS WHICH ARE RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED BY VISITORS. THE COMMISSIONER SHALL REGULARLY UPDATE THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT SUCH INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND THAT VISITORS ARE NOTIFIED OF ANY NEW OR CHANGED RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DESIGNATE A TELEPHONE NUMBER OR NUMBERS THAT PERSONS MAY CALL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE VISITING RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AT THE VARIOUS FACILITIES. SUCH TELEPHONE NUMBER OR NUMBERS SHALL ALSO BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE. S 2. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD04043-01-3
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There's something so comforting about a velvety bowl of meat and potatoes. This recipe doesn't include any exotic spices or surprising ingredients, and the technique...Read More
Fastest/Easiest/Tastiest EVER Thai Beef with Basil
You can fuss around with recipes from Thai cookbooks to make the sauce more authentic, but if you just want to eat something delicious, and it needs to be ready to shovel into your pie hole as quickly as possible, this recipe will do it. Very tastily. This recipe will take you from just-walked-in-the-door-sweaty to eating-and-happy in about 10 minutes.
[Thanks to Thai Food Blog for the photo.]
Fastest/Easiest/Tastiest EVER Thai Beef with Basil
The basic ingredients:
steamed green beans (defrosted frozen French cut work great)
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
a handful of fresh basil leaves
1-2 garlic cloves, crushed
a lime
Heat some fat in a pan over medium-high. I like coconut oil.
Sprinkle ground beef with salt and pepper, then brown in the pan.
When the meat is browned, add green beans, basil leaves, and the crushed garlic (If you don't have fresh garlic, use garlic powder or leave it out).
When everything is cooked the way you like it, add a few splashes of coconut aminos and stir-fry another minute.
Pile on a plate and squeeze the lime juice over the top.
You can earn bonus points by garnishing with a few curls of carrot (scrape a carrot with a veg peeler) or a sprinkling of finely-chopped scallions.
Now… make it fancy:
To make it spicy: Add some chili-garlic paste.
To add more veg: Toss slices of japanese eggplant into the stir-fry step.
To make it sweeter: Replace green beans with snow peas or snap peas.
To make it souper: Throw it in a bowl and add beef broth and chopped fresh scallions.
To make it seem exotic: Cut a hard-boiled egg in half and use as garnish on the plate. (Also delicious dropped into the soup version.)
To incorporate more healthy fats: Sprinkle the top with crushed nuts or add more coconut oil to the stir-fry step.
To make it fusion: Skip the nuts and add fat with slices of fresh avocado.
To make it a complete meal: Add fruit for dessert. Strawberries, raspberries, and pineapple are a great complement.
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Our rental house in Vermont has plenty of room to spread out, and frequently, our extra-large dining table is surrounded by Dave's classmates from the Center for...Read More
I just made this with some hot rooster sauce and ground bison from Central Market, and it was super tasty. More!
I made this tonight and it was a big hit! The only change I made was to whisk up a quick sauce of coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, and tamari. I just made a small amount of sauce, enough for flavor but not enough to soupify, and stir-fried it in at the end. Yum! Thanks for posting this.
Can you provide amounts for your sauce? Sounds good and I am not really a fly by the seat of your pants cook so would not do well with estimates.
Delish! Thanks for sharing, Jessica.
Oh so good! Will definitely be making this again! 😀
This is great with moose. But then again what isn't.
Great recipe! I make it often.
I had a pound of grassfed ground beef calling my name, and I usually don't really like ground beef unless in burger form with plenty of accouterment. I decided to see what recipes you had, and was pleasantly surprised to realize I had all these ingredients on hand! It is SO GOOD that I just grabbed my iPhone to comment while I'm eating. Amazing. I love it. Wouldn't change a thing, except maybe be a bit more generous on the basil front next time – it's growing like crazy in the garden! Thank you!
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Another home run! I always seem to fall of the wagon when I get home from work and don't have the energy to cook. This was so simple and amazingly flavorful. Can't wait to play with some of the variations.
It's been over a year and I'm still loving this recipe!
Sending a friend with thyroid issues over here to learn from you about how to take care of herself better.
Yay you! Thanks for blogging!
So, I made this. Added mushrooms, snow peas, chili paste, beef broth, boiled eggs, carrot slivers and green onions… YUMMOOOOO!!!
Also while browning the beef I added my sofrito (blend of red, yellow, orange, green peppers, onions, and garlic my Cuban mother uses to cook everything in)
So Good!! Thanks for all the recipes!! I want MORE!!!
Oh, yum!! I had red pepper, green beans, and bok choy. Steamed them first, then sauteed the beef, and used Jessica's coconut milk sauce. Fabulous. Thanks for the recipe!
Just made this for a quick dinner after work and it was delicious!
This was SO good and easy, thank you so much for sharing your brilliance with the www. I made tonight & served over cauliflower "rice" that I learned from your amazing herb rice salad recipe (just put salt, olive oil and lime instead of the lemon). Thank you, thank you, thank you!!


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The latest results of the American Customer Satisfaction Index reveal that consumers have grown less satisfied with food companies over the last year. This is the first time a decline has occurred since 2007. It has been attributed to rising food prices, as well as a "slippage" in quality. Manufacturers should take heed that consumers are clearly becoming more demanding following the recession.
The market for higher-end products and services in China is growing rapidly, driven by a complex mix of economic, social and cultural factors all coming together. These include China's strong economic growth, the very sudden developments in consumerism contrasted against years of socialist life, and the Chinese consumer's material aspirations.
The Spanish government is to review its policies relating to the fuel retail industry due to low levels of competition and rising fuel prices. If the review - which aims to reduce the regulatory hurdles involved in opening new fuel outlets, restrict the power of large oil companies and increase competition - is passed, the Spanish service station sector could attract more supermarket players.
Verdict Research's annual consumer satisfaction index has revealed that Britain's most popular store is John Lewis, with the supermarket Waitrose, also owned by John Lewis Partnership, ranked number two. The results of the survey, combined with strong Christmas sales, show that a good shopping experience is vital to retail success.
John Lewis Partnership has reported a 10% rise in pre-tax profits to GBP251.8 million for the year ended January 28, and each of John Lewis's 64,000 staff will receive a bonus equal to eight weeks' salary. Despite being a year the company described as its most difficult for 15 years, the group has produced a robust result.
Department store chain John Lewis has been voted the UK's favorite retailer in a poll of over 6,000 shoppers. Indeed, despite a more competitive retail sector and increasingly fickle consumers, John Lewis managed to increase its overall satisfaction score since last year, giving it a considerable lead over all other retailers and the highest score ever attained in the Index.
Home improvement retailer Kingfisher has experienced a largely positive 2010 so far, with retail profit boosted by an increased focus on cost efficiency and cash generation. However, with its key markets - particularly the UK and Ireland - showing no imminent signs of significant upturn, 2010 is shaping up to be a difficult year for the group.
Two new surveys show customer satisfaction with the bankrupt US retailer to be below the industry average. Kmart will have to work hard through 2002 to improve its image and hit the goal of profitability in 2003. The turnaround will inevitably involve addressing the in-store consumer experience, as well as creating a strong brand independent of price.
John Lewis may have been the leading name in the roll call of winners at last week's Verdict Customer Satisfaction Awards, but the Verdict poll of 5,900 consumers also revealed the winning retailers within individual sectors. Verdict's analysts give their insight into why these retailers stood out to their customers.
More than 3,200 Datamonitor consumer surveys conducted across seven European markets and the US have revealed that, although price is a key determinant of consumer behavior, attitudes to cost are both dynamic and diverse. Utilities must abandon 'one-size-fits all' strategies in favor of those that respond to market specifics, consumer types and emergent trends.
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Okay, when I try to run Skyrim, I get the same problem as Oblivion: running above 60fps creates stuttering (constant random lag) for me. In Oblivion, I fixed it by enabling the FPS clamp in the ini file.
So, I found this ini variable for Skyrim: iFPSClamp
Whenever I set it to 60, however, lips go out of sync, and things run in slow motion. *Not* choppy/frame-drops.....the whole game runs slower, like those old Baywatch scenes. Audio remains at the same speed, though. It's kinda random, as sometimes gameplay runs at full speed. Even when the gameplay is fast, the lips never sync when they're supposed to and there are long pauses in conversations.
Thank you for your time.
OOPS: I clicked on the wrong forum. Can a moderator move this topic?
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This year's Chewing Gum Action Group campaigns are launched in October 2015
If you're a local authority, business Improvement district, academic institution or town centre management organisation, now's your opportunity to take part in this year's Chewing Gum Action Group campaigns.
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COUNTERTERRORISM: Prevent terrorist attacks against the United States and its allies and friends, and strengthen alliances and other international arrangement to defeat global terrorism.
Analysis: Terrorism is the greatest challenge to U.S. national security. Combating it will continue to be the focus of development, diplomatic, and defense efforts as long as the proponents of violent extremist ideologies find safe havens and support in unstable and failing states. The United States aims to expand foreign partnerships and to build global capabilities to prevent terrorists from acquiring or using resources for terrorism.
The Department of State supports counterterrorism efforts by working with foreign governments to establish Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) that meet rigorous standards published by the non-profit Egmont Group. Governments that establish FIUs are more capable of analyzing and disclosing financial information concerning suspected criminal activities and potential financing of terrorist networks. The establishment of an FIU is also an indication that a foreign government is increasingly willing to share counterterrorism information and pass antiterrorism finance legislation. The indicator highlighted here shows that the number of additional countries establishing FIUs has increased slightly according to preliminary results.
SECURITY COOPERATION AND SECURITY SECTOR REFORM: Establish, maintain, and, where appropriate, expand close, strong, and effective U.S. security ties with allies, friends, and regional organizations.
Analysis: The United States supports capacity-building in foreign military partners through the provision of training and equipment. The United States will increase the number of foreign military personnel trained in the United States by continuing relationships across Europe, the Near East, South and Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, and throughout the Western Hemisphere. Overall results for FY 2009 were stronger than expected due to larger than anticipated numbers of personnel able to participate in U.S. training.
CONFLICT PREVENTION, MITIGATION, AND RESPONSE: Support the prevention, containment or mitigation, and resolution of existing or emergent regional conflicts, as well as post-conflict peace, reconciliation, and justice processes.
Analysis: U.S.-supported activities improve the capacity of citizens, both to better mitigate conflict, and to be more effective in implementing and managing peace processes. Through training and technical assistance, U.S. programs strengthened local capacity to resolve disputes at the lowest administrative level. Training focused on factors that underpin conflicts such as land disagreements, including disputes involving claims by women and indigenous groups. Efforts were also made to involve young people in tolerance, peace, and reconciliation programs. For example, in Nepal, a nine-month youth literacy program emphasizing conflict mitigation and peace building skills attracted 30,381 participants, of which 78% were female. Country program results like these enabled the U.S. to greatly exceed its overall training target.
Analysis: A significant proportion of activities in Conflict Prevention is concentrated in peacekeeping operations in Africa and Near East Asia. Peacekeeping ratings in Africa declined in FY 2009, likely reflecting the increasingly difficult security, political, and economic environment in many parts of Africa. Ratings in Near East Asia, on the other hand, have remained above target.
COUNTERNARCOTICS: Disrupt and reduce international drug trafficking by cooperating internationally to set and implement anti-drug standards, share related financial and political burdens, close off criminal safe havens, and build and strengthen justice systems.
Analysis: Alternative crop development is playing an important role in countering the illicit drug trade and creating jobs in Latin America. The number of hectares of alternative crops under cultivation has a direct relationship to job creation and income levels. In Colombia, the United States is supporting comprehensive training, technical assistance, and co-financing of municipal infrastructure projects. The program also provides assistance to build small businesses, including agribusinesses, to enhance competitiveness in local, regional, and global markets. Similar USAID programs are being carried out in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru.
U.S. programs reported overall better than expected results in FY 2009. For example, the U.S. supported the production of 93,777 hectares of alternative crops in Colombia exceeding the FY 2009 target by 28,777 hectares. In Peru, the program generated $16.5 million in sales and created 10,629 jobs, 18% of which went to women.


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The stunning TV/media stand forms the centre of attraction in your living room. It has lovely black finish and intricate details that makes this piece a perfect choice for any home. This stand has two large cabinets on either sides for storage of multiple movies and games CD and DVD, or anything else that needs to be tucked away. It has two large open areas at the base for storage of electronic and media equipment. Beneath the table top, there is single drawer featuring exquisite, faux double drawer detailing.
It can be placed in your living room. This media stand highlights delicate touches and unique style. A large LCD screen can be placed on the top along with a beautiful flower vase. The cabinets and the drawers have shiny silver color knobs that add the appeal to the set up. Get this to your place and give a refreshing look.


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The Doctor Is In At Rep's Studio Theater
Only two days before he died (with the assistance of his physician) after a long-suffering struggle with a cancerous growth in his mouth, Sigmund Freud had a lengthy meeting with renown literary critic and novelist C. S. Lewis. The meeting was at Freud's home outside London. The topic was mostly about religion, spirituality and the existence of a God. Both men differed greatly on the topics, but both respected each other. That meeting is what is chronicled in the one-act studio play, "Freud's Last Session."
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As the opening production of The Rep's new Studio Theater season, "Freud's Last Session" touts a handsome set design of Freud's study. It always amazes me that The Rep is able to construct such rich and original scenic designs in such a relatively small space. It is always perfect, and in some cases, minimally brilliant.
Photo courtesy of The Rep
The most striking moments of this show occur when Freud is under the painful attack of an appliance he has to wear in his mouth because of surgery on his cancerous growth. There's also a moment when the air raid sirens go off and both Freud and Lewis panic when they believe for a few minutes that the home is going to be bombed by the Germans.
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Freud is played by Barry Mulholland and Lewis by Jim Butz. Both are amazingly accurate in their physical appearance. Even though the topic is normally an inflammatory one, "Freud's Last Session" is a very genteel show with the only tense moments being Freud's physical pain and the potential German air raid. It's almost as if those two elements were inserted in the script to achieve a needed edge.
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If you are expecting verbal and philosophical fireworks, you won't find them in this one hour and twelve-minute production. Considering the topics, I would have preferred that to a potential bombing run by the Germans. The presentation is interesting and the acting convincing. But it's almost like you're a fly on the wall of a meeting of two great minds who were having a somewhat insipid day. That's the way it is written, and that's the way you'll experience it.


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Oregon State home opener postponed by Isaac
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The continuing inclement weather conditions in Louisiana and neighboring states due to Hurricane Isaac has prompted school officials at Oregon State University and Nicholls State University to postpone the Sat., Sept. 1 college football game at Reser Stadium.
"It became apparent as the day progressed that the safety of Nicholls State's team and personnel was a primary concern," OSU Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis said. "Many of the Colonels' student-athletes and staff are with family and there is a deepening concern about their safety in returning to campus. We will continue to discuss the possibility of rescheduling the game."
The bye weeks for both teams do not match as Oregon State is off Sept. 15 and Nicholls State is idle Sept. 29. Officials at both schools will consider scheduling options in the near future with the possibility of playing the weekend of Dec. 1 providing OSU is not in the Pac-12 Championship Game or Nicholls State is not in the Football Championship Series playoffs. The Pac-12 Conference will also be involved in discussions of any reschedule of the game.
OSU will share more information as it becomes available.
This is the first postponed OSU football game since Sept. 15, 2001 when the Beavers' home game with Montana State was cancelled due to 9/11. OSU later scheduled a Nov. 17, 2001 contest at home vs. Northern Arizona.
The Beavers will now open the season Sat., Sept. 8 against the Wisconsin Badgers in Corvallis at 1 p.m. in game being televised by FX.


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We have all done something to land us on the naughty list. Did you steal money from someone? Perhaps you spit in someone's food? A man in an Illinois bar was choking and a man came to help him, but took the man's cash out of the wallet and walked away. There is even an evil check list that definitely will determine if you're going to hell:
Looked at X rated stuff online
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Made a prank phone call
Walk of shame
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Been arrested
Choose your life over the lives of 100,000 people
Kill for a million dollars
Clerk gave back more change and you kept it
Blamed passing gas on someone else
Made someone cry
Stole something
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Slacker says he doesn't believe in heaven or hell. So that means he can do whatever he wants. Slacker says it is messed up that people are going out to dog parks and putting poison meat balls out for the dogs to eat. They're going to hell for sure. By failing the check list Slacker is definitely going to hell. He has more than half of the checklist down. He admits he is evil.
Steve says the guy that stole did a good deed by leaving the wallet. If he took the wallet it would be way more annoying. It worth $50 to get all you're the credit cards back? The ID? He thinks yes. Steve is definitely going to hell because he has done all of the checklist, but 3 of them.
What did you do to land yourself on the naughty list?
I have done all of the check list besides one thing and even more than that. I am so going to hell. Meet you there!
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River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf
Walk the Wey
The towpath provides an excellent way to discover Surrey's towns, villages and countryside. These are just some of the routes you can take along the Wey Navigations.
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Weybridge to New Haw Lock
This walk follows the route of the last commercial barges on the Wey Navigations. The large Wey barges, owned by Stevens and Sons, transported grain from the Royal Docks in London to Coxes Mill in Addlestone until the late 1960s. Many local people remember seeing the barges going up and down the river. You can see two of the last remaining three Wey barges at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford.
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Time: 3 hours
Pyrford Lock to Papercourt
This walk reveals the striking rural character of the Wey Navigations and the two small and attractive villages of Ripley and Pyrford. Some unexpected historical highlights will become clear along the way.
Distance: 7 miles (11 km)
Time: 3-4 hours
New Haw Lock to Pyrford Lock
The River Wey Navigation linked the Thames and a large part of central southern England via the Basingstoke and the Wey and Arun canals. This walk covers parts of the Wey Navigation and the Basingstoke Canal.
Distance: 7 miles (11 km)
Time: 3-4 hours
Papercourt Lock to Triggs Lock
This walk, through attractive countryside, is based on Send, where the River Wey Navigations has its navigation workshops.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
Time: 3 hours
Dapdune Wharf to Cartbridge Wharf
This walk takes in some of the most remote parts of the Wey Navigation. It follows the towpath along the boundary of Sutton Place and passes Stoke Mill, the home of the Surrey Advertiser. It can be done as a linear walk or an out and back, retracing the same route. There are a couple of places where crossing a main road is unavoidable.
Distance: Full walk 11 miles (18 km); one way 5.5 miles (9 km)
Time: Full walk 5 hours; one way 2-3 hours
Dapdune Wharf to St Catherine's
Have a peek at the geographical importance of the River Wey. You'll be able to see how the river has cut through the North Downs making Guildford an important 'gap town'. There are some spectacular views at the highest point of the walk before you descend to the valley bottom.
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6.3.14: Kalamazoo 15-year-old to be tried as adult
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutor have filed murder charges against two young men and a 15-year-old boy in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Kalamazoo following an argument and fight between a large group of people.
Eighth-grader Michael Day was killed by a shotgun blast May 26.
Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeffrey Getting said Monday that he has brought open murder charges against 18-year-old Rashid Perez, 23-year-old Octavius S. Snell and a 15-year-old. The 15-year-old is being tried as an adult.
It wasn't immediately known if the defendants have lawyers.
Police say the Milwood Middle School student also was shot in the back April 6 after leaving a party. His funeral is at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Community Center in Fulton.


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Lindsay Lohan: "Get Ready for More Lohan Mayhem" in 2010
No more drama for Lindsay Lohan in 2010, right?
Well...the unpredictable 23 year-old rang in the New Year's on the posh island of St. Bart's, using Twitter to post bikini-clad photos of herself on a yacht and name-check fellow island revelers like her little sister Ali Lohan, Beyonce and Jay-Z (a.k.a. "HOV"). (She also sends a friendly Tweet to Cash Warren, Jessica Alba's husband.)
See how Lindsay's face has changed over the years
In a New Year's Eve tweet, Lohan wishes her followers a "blessed new year" and warns, "Everyone get ready for more (but positive--LOHAN MAYHEM!!!)" in the coming year.
Look back on Lindsay's life so far
More mayhem? In 2009, she squabbled bitterly with estranged father Michael (he publicly begged for an intervention and leaked taped family phone conversations to the press); broke up with girlfriend Samantha Ronson; had her probationary period extended for a year; denied accusations of hooking up with the married Warren; debuted a critically savaged clothing collection for Ungaro; was spotted crying at an L.A. club; and claimed to have saved 40 lives during one day of volunteer work in India.
Recap the biggest breakdowns of the year!
In a slightly quieter mood by Saturday Jan. 2, the actress and designer shares her new year's resolution: "to stop letting the lucky few that have my heart, try2constantly tear me down."
Check out one of Lindsay's worst outfits from 2009
She continues: "2010 is about moving forward, not backwards. Leaving the bad (people, habbits, and negative energy behind) time to make changes-right!?!? :)"


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The make do and mend mode of thought seems to be falling out of style. In a consumerist culture, we're encouraged to flash our credit cards at every turn of the fashion season. With a small budget to work with, splurging on new outfits just isn't feasible for a lot of people. But it doesn't have to be a choice between looking fantastic and scotch-taping up the holes in your clothes.
There are easy and cheap ways that you can customize your outfits. Giving them a new lease of life will keep your wardrobe looking fresh all year round.
One exceptionally frugal approach to customizing your outfits is knitting. Sure, you'll have to put in the man-hours, but patterns are cheap, needles are cheap, and yarn is…you've got the idea. Hats, gloves, and scarves are all easy ways to jazz up your winter wear. If you're a self-confessed movie-lover, nestle down with your yarn, some chocolate, switch on a romcom, and garter stitch your way to fabulous accessories.
Sometimes it's just great to have something to do with your hands. This hobby will save you money on gifts and you can even sell your wares online. It's a real money-maker when your skills are up-to-scratch.
Sew Your Own Dresses
Okay, whereas knitting is largely for novices, sewing is a step up in skill level. Once you've invested in a good quality sewing machine and an adjustable mannequin, you can practice basic dress patterns. Making your own frocks can be challenging at first, but it's well worth the effort. Finally! Clothes that fit you and cost very little to make.
If you have kids, you can go Sound of Music on them and make play clothes that are made especially for getting mucky! It saves their smart outfits.
Customise Your Clothes
It's amazing what a little flower here or a stud there can do for your clothes. Sewing funky buttons onto shirts or ribbon around the cuffs of your favourite coat can instantly enhance your clobber.
Even if you're a stitch-a-phobe, fabric glue can work just as well for some adjustments. If you're not willing to commit to long-term customization, simply pin fabric flowers where you want them and remove accordingly.
YouTube is a fantastic resource for any crafty outfit customizers. There are so many informative and easy videos online that can teach you anything, from crochet to adding glitter to your high heels. Seriously, is there anything you can't learn on YouTube?
When summer comes along, it's time to re-evaluate your wardrobe. Do you have a pair of old jeans that you're bored of wearing? It can be as easy as cutting off the leg where you want your shorts to end and either rolling up the bottoms or going for the slightly ragged look. You can even turn tired jeans into a mini skirt! Faded t-shirt? You can turn it into a scarf. It's wonderful how you can completely reinvent old outfits, with a little crafting know-how.
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New York-Style Crumb Cake (America's Test Kitchen)
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 40 mins
Classic New York-style crumb cake, based on the old German krummelkuchen. It is important to make the crumbs into large, pea-sized lumps to get the right texture. This is NOT a streusel! From "America's Test Kitchen" episode 816, "Old-Fashioned Breakfast Cakes."
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄3 cup white sugar
- 1⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 3⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly (one stick)
- 1 3⁄4 cups cake flour
- 1 1⁄4 cups cake flour
- 1⁄2 cup white sugar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon table salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened but still cool
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄3 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- powdered sugar
- Place a rack in the upper-middle position of the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon, mixing well with your fingers until there are no lumps. Add melted butter and stir until smooth. Stir in cake flour until fully combined. Set aside at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap, to allow the gluten to relax, 10-15 minutes.
- In work bowl of a standing mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking soda using the paddle. (If you don't have a stand mixer, whisk together in a large bowl.) With the mixer running on medium-low, add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time, waiting until each piece breaks down before adding the next. Continue mixing until it has a uniform sandy texture. (If working by hand, cut butter in with pastry cutter until very fine.).
- Add the vanilla, buttermilk, egg and egg yolk. Run mixer on medium-high until batter is smooth and thick, at least 1 minute, or use a handheld electric mixer. The batter will be very thick, almost like frosting.
- Spray an 8"-square baking pan with non-stick spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper 16" by 7 1/2", and lay it into the pan, allowing 2" to overhang each side. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Break the crumb mixture into pieces the size of large peas or small pebbles. Spread crumbs around the outer edge of the pan first, then evenly fill in the center.
- Place pan in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 30 minutes. Dust top with powdered sugar, then remove cake from pan using parchment sling. Cut into 16 2" squares.
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Moist, tender, lightly sweet, and light as a feather cake topped with gorgeous little bits of almost pastry-like cinnamon sweetness. This was SOOOOO good. Some of my crumb sank in places...I am sure I probably didn't get it distributed super evenly, so it was likely my fault, but even so, the taste is 5* times a million!
SOOOO GOOOOOD!!The best crumb cake EVER in my opinion!! I like that there is lots of crumbs. It took a hour to bake instead of 35-40 min and it turned out great. I made cake flour with all purpose flour + cornstarch and that worked just fine. Great cake to make last minute when you need something special for guests because all the ingredients are what one would normally have on hand. Thanks for posting it!!
This one is beyond good! It is the New York-Style with the big crumbs on top that taste like little cookies with just a bit of cinnamon. If you like shortbread or simple cookies, this cake is for you. The cake part is so tender and it goes perfectly with the crumbs. I wouldn't change a thing on this one.


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By Jerilyn Klein Bier
Resolved: That when companies expend resources on corporate responsibility and sustainability they destroy economic value.
Agree? Disagree? Confused?
This resolution was argued last week during an Oxford-style debate at Commit!Forum 2011, a New York City gathering of socially responsible corporate leaders presented by Corporate Responsibility magazine and NYSE Euronext. Here's a very quick look:
Affirmative (the argument against corporate responsibility)
Dr. Aneel Karnani, associate professor of strategy at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, described "doing well by doing good" as a "grand illusion," and said corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be irrelevant, ineffective and even dangerous.
Karnani posited that when private profits and public welfare are aligned, this is simply good management and CSR is irrelevant even though companies might play it up. Companies that are neither profitable not virtuous may also be motivated to do something good for society in their quest for profits. But if companies must sacrifice profits to help the public, they'll just talk about it (i.e., greenwashing) and action will only be driven by government intervention.
Gerry Sullivan, portfolio manager of the Vice Fund (VICEX)--which seeks to invest in well-performing stocks of tobacco, alcohol, gaming and weapons/defense companies because it believes these industries tend to thrive regardless of the economy of a whole--said companies must advocate for the shareholder and not just for the stakeholder. Greenwashing, he argued, ends up being part of the marketing but doesn't end up in the financials.
Hewlett-Packard might be a responsible corporate citizen, but its stock price is a disaster and it has fired three chief executives in recent years, Karnani said. In that vein, Sullivan pointed to General Electric, whose stock value plummeted between the May 2005 implementation of its ecomagination initiative and August 2011. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose during this period.
Negative (the argument for corporate responsibility)
Sustainability can enhance shareholder value, argued both R. Paul Herman, founder and CEO of investment advisor and portfolio manager HIP Investor Inc., and Dr. Vinay Nair, founder and managing principal of Ada Investment Management and an adjunct associate professor at Columbia University's graduate school of business.
Sustainable business practices and decision-making can lead to higher profits and cash flows through stronger brand and greater pricing power, greater operational efficiencies, more efficient use of resources, and enhanced ability to attract, retain and motivate employees. In turn, this can boost stock prices.
Customers aren't the only ones who want to "do good" in their purchases--investors do, as well. Herman cited a 2008-2009 survey by Cone, a Boston-based public relations and marketing firm, that found 66% of investors see "doing good" as a positive indicator and 19% refuse to invest in companies not "doing good".
And Nair noted that investors are focusing on the durability of profits and the growth rates for the sustainability sector of some industries such as the organic part of the food industry, hybrids in automotive, the renewable side of energy, and the green side of the building materials industry. He added that companies going public today have a higher multiple if they have higher safety standards.
More thoughts
Briefs written by the debaters can be found in the September/October 2011 issue of Corporate Responsibility magazine. FA Green also followed up with Karnani and Herman after the debate.
Aneel Karnani:
FA: You said government, not the corporate arena, should be tackling societal challenges, and that government regulations are appealing because they're binding. If government doesn't respond in a timely or satisfactorily manner is it acceptable for corporations to step in with solutions?
AK: The only way to get companies to actually act in the public interest is to have government intervention. The government can then decide whether to provide incentives (e.g., subsidize wind energy), impose penalties (e.g., carbon tax, or cap-and- trade scheme), or mandate some actions (e.g., catalytic converters on cars). If the government does not act appropriately, then it would be great if the companies stepped in with solution, but they will not and it is naïve to expect that they will do so by sacrificing profits.
FA: Do you think collaboration between companies and NGOs can be a good thing?
AK: It can be, but just because companies do it doesn't mean it's good. NGOs need to keep their eyes open and see if collaboration is really good for society. It's bad if the NGO becomes a tool of the company.
FA: You said focusing on CSR can delay or discourage more effective measures to enhance public welfare in cases where profits and public goods are at odds. How so?
AK: Ordinary citizens who are lulled into thinking problems are being solved by corporations may not vote for supporters of tougher laws. Companies who think they're being socially responsible are also lobbying against tough laws.
FA: Beyond HP, GE and BP, can you share examples of companies who present a strong divergence between CR actions (or image) and its performance?
AK: There are many companies with a divergence between their CR actions/image and their business performance. Exxon has a poor CR image but very strong business performance. Tobacco companies are in the same situation: high profitability but poor CR image. On the opposite side, Timberland, Levi's, and Citibank have strong CR image but poor business performance.
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FA: Your debate partner, Vinay Nair, mentioned there's convincing evidence that CR doesn't destroy returns but not enough evidence to show it creates better returns. Can you expand on this?
RPH: There are mutual funds, such as Parnassus Workplace (PARWX) and Portfolio 21 (PORTX), that have a higher alpha and there's clear evidence of outperformance over a three- to five-year period. The challenge is there aren't a lot more available funds or ETFs, though there's an increasing catalog of separate accounts.
FA: The opposing team argued that public welfare is government's responsibility. What are your thoughts on that?
RPH: Government can play a valuable role in acting for the common good where markets fail. To solve big problems, value is added from businesses, government and the social sector [NGOs]. When businesses only are looking through the lens, there may not be enough time, attention and resources.
FA: BP had 760 unreported "willful and egregious" safety violations during the three years prior to the Gulf of Mexico explosion, according to OSHA statistics you referenced. Should investment managers and financial advisors be looking at OSHA data before making investment decisions?
RPH: Yes, we think CR and sustainability are part of fundamental research. The SEC hasn't mandated disclosure of all risks on Form 10-K.


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Nearly one year after Jessica Simpson's beloved puppy was snatched up by coyotes, the 30-year-old singer took to her Twitter account to express her grief.
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"This day last year my life changed because I lost my baby Daisy Mae -- the best pup of all time," Simpson tweeted Monday. "Give your dog some extra love today!"
The Maltipoo -- who was named after Simpson's character in 2003's Dukes of Hazzard -- was given to her by ex-husband Nick Lachey for her 24th birthday.
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Washington, DC (July 29, 2013) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is pleased to announce that Virginia criminal defense lawyer Bonnie Hoffman was chosen as this year's Robert C. Heeney Award recipient. NACDL's most prestigious recognition, the Heeney Award is given annually to the member who best exemplifies the goals and values of the Association and the legal profession. Hoffman received the award on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at NACDL's annual membership and board meeting in San Francisco, California.
NACDL's Immediate Past President Steven D. Benjamin said: "Apart from her public defender duties and her substantial work for NACDL, Bonnie Hoffman has a commitment to public and pro bono service that makes her extraordinary. I am honored to present the Robert C. Heeney Award to Bonnie for her commitment to NACDL and to the legal profession through her work to ensure justice and due process for all." He also noted that Ms. Hoffman's dedication to her long-time career as a public defender makes her selection as this year's Heeney Award recipient especially meaningful as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v Wainwright.
Leesburg, Va., Deputy Public Defender Bonnie H. Hoffman is certified in Misdemeanor, Felony, Juvenile and Death Penalty representation by the Virginia State Bar, and has been a member of NACDL since 1997. Hoffman joined the Office of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, Leesburg, Va. in 1995 as an Assistant Public Defender. A 1999 recipient of the Phillip Sadler Award for Excellence in Public Defense, Hoffman went on to become Deputy Public Defender for the 20th Judicial Circuit in 2001 and serves in that role to this day.
Hoffman is a frequent faculty member and lecturer on a variety of topics relating to criminal defense, trial skills and indigent defense issues. She currently serves on NACDL's Board of Directors, as a board representative to NACDL's Executive Committee, and as co-chair of NACDL's Indigent Defense Committee. She also serves on the Juvenile Justice Collaborative, the governing body of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) in her county, and she chairs the JDAI Disproportionate Minority Contact Subcommittee.
Hoffman also spends an extraordinary amount of her personal time leading and participating in extensive public service projects. She co-founded and co-chairs her county's chapter of the Beat the Odds Scholarship Program that recognizes youth who have overcome significant life obstacles. She also founded the Give 10 for 10 charity (www.give10for10.org), which recently led a significant relief effort for students and families who were victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York, providing thousands of books and essential supplies.
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Recently sprung from rehab, the actress, 24, showed up at Sunday's MTV VMAs -- in a hilarious pre-taped segment that poked fun at her recent struggles with drugs and alcohol.
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"Hello, Chelsea," Lohan says. "Have you been drinking?"
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At the Gilmore Car Museum outside Grand Rapids, appraiser Eric Silver talked antique car mascots with Mark Walberg.
The "Spirit of Ecstasy" is a symbol of Rolls-Royce luxury, and an enduring icon in its own right.
Passion. Drama. Secrecy. Tragedy. All of these are part of the origin story of Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Ecstasy." On the face of it, this car mascot — known in the U.S. as a hood ornament — is a graceful work of art meant to parallel and portray the elegance and style of a Rolls-Royce automobile. Look beneath the surface, and it's also an enduring symbol of a secret love affair. At the Gilmore Car Museum, appraiser Eric Silver shared highlights of the mascot's story, and we found a great article that gives a fuller picture of the "Spirit of Ecstasy."
Read "The Story Behind the Spirit of Ecstasy Mascot" »
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A TOP official of the Davao del Sur Provincial Police Office (DSPPO) maintained that the cases filed against the nine suspected communist rebels arrested after the raid in the Matanao Municipal Police Station in Davao del Sur last March 11 were not dismissed.
DSPPO director Senior Superintendent Michael John Dubria, in an interview, said the investigation on the nine rebels identified as Johnrey Moher, Jolito Sales, Rofo B Nabundasan, Roger Natunton, Christopher Sales, Joey Alberca, Noel Alba, Lodemer Gama Bagumbayan, and Reynante Orot Paradise is still ongoing. The nine were charged with three counts of multiple murder, three counts of frustrated murder, malicious mischief and robbery.
"When we filed the case, ni-require ang mga akusado to file their counter-affidavits to answer the charges. Wala pa pong finality ang kaso. Hindi po ganun kadali mag-dismiss ng cases," Dubria said.
The inquiry stemmed from the statement of Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) Public Affairs Office chief Lt. Col. Patrick Cinco who said he received information that the case was dismissed.
When asked if he was aware of the dismissal of the case, Cinco said: "Actually may tumimbre sa akin. Pero nanghinayang tayo dahil yung siyam ay talagang miyembro ng New People's Army (NPA). Nagkataon lang na we lacked evidence. Siguro negative sila sa paraffin test pero ang mga tao dun sa Matanao nakapagsabi na miyembro talaga sila ng NPA."
He added that there is still an ongoing investigation in the case.
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When Mars Inc. turned down a strategic placement of its M&Ms candy in a certain 1982 film, the story goes, Hershey jumped at the chance to create a special product for the movie. Turned out the flick was E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, one of the top-grossing releases of all time, and the product was Reese's Pieces, still going strong 17 years later. Since then, product placement has been big business, amounting to tens of millions of dollars a year.
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Mark Ritcheson at LA postproduction house Complete Post says his company has removed several logos from remastered films and TV sitcoms to avoid "pissing off television advertisers" with competing products. The firm took Snapple out of the picture for an HDTV airing of The Juror and excised Jif and Wonder Bread icons from The Babysitters Club.
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