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Scoop Hivemind: Protecting and Restoring Biodiversity
Published: Mon 5 Aug 2019 10:45 AM
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Back from the brink: Biodiversity proposals and 4 responses
This article provides a brief summary of what is proposed for a new NZ Biodiversity Strategy as well as four perspectives about biodiversity issues, how they should be managed and what is contributing to our biodiversity crisis.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is hosting a 'national conversation on nature' as it develops a new NZ Biodiversity Strategy. One way you can get involved is through Scoop's HiveMind engagement platform. Click
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Being able to consider issues from a range of different perspectives is an important prerequisite for any democratic society. Scoop has created the hypothetical perspectives to support this and to ensure that the Biodiversity HiveMind has 'seed statements' from a range of perspectives for you to respond to and build upon.
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Summary of proposals for a new NZ Biodiversity Strategy
The proposals set out in the Government's discussion document Te Koiroa o te Koiora – our shared vision for living with nature were informed by a range of conversations about nature that DOC held across the country in 2018/19, including regional hui with iwi/hapu/whanau and stakeholder workshops. The proposals are based on two main premises:
1. Nature underpins our wellbeing and prosperity and is valuable for its own sake;
2. Aotearoa New Zealand's biodiversity is in crisis.
The discussion document has proposals for a vision, a set of values and principles to guide decision-making and action, some long-term outcomes and five 'system shifts' - areas of initial focus to create necessary change.
The following matapopore/vision for what NZ should be like by 2070 is proposed for the Strategy:
Nature in Aotearoa is healthy, abundant, and thriving. Current and future generations connect with nature, restore it and are restored by it.
Values and Principles
The following values and principles are proposed for the Strategy:
Values for guiding how people should work togetherMahi WhaipaingaWe care about making a difference for nature in Aotearoa New ZealandNgākaunuiWe are passionate and enthusiastic about the work ahead.Mahi-tahiWe work as one, collectively towards a common purpose.WhakapapaWe recognise inter-connections and have an intergenerational view.TohungatangaWe recognise expertise and pursue new knowledge and ideas. ManaakitangaWe build trust and inclusiveness, and build mana in others around us to enhance the mana of the whole.Mana motuhakeWe respect each other and recognise sovereignty and autonomy. KaitiakitangaWe enable stewardship of our natural environment.
Principles to guide deliveryKnowledgeBiodiversity management decisions are evidence based, transparent and informed by the best available information including science and mātauranga Māori.LearningBiodiversity management approaches are adapted based on continual learning. CourageInnovative approaches are encouraged, and action is not delayed due to a lack of complete information.Indigenous biodiversityPriority should be given to conserving indigenous species. In situ managementWhere possible, biodiversity is best conserved in situ. Sustainable useConserving species, habitats and ecosystems is a priority, but does not preclude the use or activities that would impact on them, where this is ecologically sustainable and does not result in their long-term decline.ToolsA mix of regulatory and non-regulatory tools should be used to achieve the best outcome. OutcomesA range of tools and solutions are considered using an outcomes-based approach. Respect for property rightsRespect for property rights and their associated responsibilities.Internalising environmental costsWhere an activity imposes adverse effects on species, habitats or ecosystems, the costs of mitigating or remedying those impacts should be borne by those benefiting from the activity. ScaleDecision making, action, prioritisation and communication occurs at the most appropriate level; be it international, national, regional or local.ConnectionsDecision making takes into consideration spatial connections across landscapes and seascapes, and impacts through time.
The following long-term outcomes are proposed. If all of them are achieved by 2070, the vision will have been achieved too.
Tiaki – protect and restore our special indigenous biodiversityA full range of ecosystems on land and water are healthy and functioning
Indigenous species and their habitats are secure and thriving
Indigenous biodiversity is managed to be resilient to the impacts of global changeWhakahou - New Zealanders are empowered to actAll New Zealanders can connect with nature and recognise its value in supporting intergenerational wellbeing
Tangata whenua are exercising their role as kaitiakiWānanga – change our systems and behavioursNon-indigenous species are managed to avoid negative impacts on indigenous species while enhancing people's wellbeing
New Zealand's economic activity provides for the restoration and protection of indigenous biodiversity
New Zealand is making a significant contribution to global biodiversity management
System shifts
It is proposed to focus efforts on the following 'system shifts' over the next 5 years. The focus areas will be reviewed every 5 years.
Getting the system rightA well-coordinated biodiversity system that's fit for the future – optimised to plan, enable, support and deliver action, with clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for those involved at national, regional and local levels.Empowering kaitiakitanga and mātauranga māoriTe Ao Māori perspectives are embedded throughout the biodiversity system, and tangata whenua are enabled to be kaitiaki at all levels of the system. Communities are empowered to take actionAll New Zealanders are empowered to be stewards of nature, conserving, managing and using it wisely, and those who are actively contributing are connected, effective, and well-supported.Connecting ecosystems from the mountain tops to the ocean depthsBiodiversity is managed in a joined-up way across boundaries in the places where we live, work and play. Ecosystems are interconnected.Innovating for the futureThe power of technology, data and science is used to transform the way we manage biodiversity. We are working to fill the many gaps in our knowledge to inform effective approaches.
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The Government's discussion document Te Koiroa o te Koiora – our shared vision for living with nature and other supporting information for the national conversation and consultation on nature/biodiversity are available
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The 4 perspectives
Being able to consider issues from a range of different perspectives is an important prerequisite for any democratic society. Scoop has created these hypothetical perspectives to help you think about how different people might see the biodiversity issue. We have taken a number of 'seed statements' from the four perspectives (statements to help get the HiveMind underway) for your to respond to and build off. Click
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The four perspectives are described below.
1. Collaboration and resourcing to solve the biodiversity crisis
2. Tangata whenua are empowered as kaitiaki
3. Landowners are part of the solution not the problem
4. The biodiversity crisis is a result of the present economic system
1. Collaboration and resourcing to solve the biodiversity crisis
Nature is critical to our well-being and success. NZ's biodiversity and ecosystems are under significant pressure. As a result many species are endangered due to a range of pressures, including land use, pollution, pests, weeds, diseases, overfishing and climate change. Most of our plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world. We - all New Zealanders - have a responsibility to care for our natural places that surround us. We are all stewards of these precious resources, these taonga.
Nature underpins our identity and wellbeing (e.g. we call ourselves kiwis). Spending time in nature is positive for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Also our future economic success relies on our natural environment. Nature, including species and ecosystems, is important for its own sake, and has a right to exist regardless of any benefits we may get from it. Humans are custodians of nature and have a duty of care to ensure that it endures into the future.
Managing threats to our biodiversity at scale can be more effective and provide opportunities for efficiency. For example, better ways of eradicating pests such as possums and rats at scale are needed. New science and technology (e.g. improved baits, 'gene drives' to make possums infertile) will be required to do this well. We should not be spreading 1080 poison across our environment for any longer than we have to.
Supporters of this approach would agree with the following:
• Priority being given to conserving indigenous species by conserving ecosystems and ecological processes;
• The need to work at the local, regional, national and global levels;
• Implementing a Biodiversity Strategy will require a system with clearly defined roles, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge;
• On the ground action should be guided by local, district and regional plans and/or strategies, as well as national tools such as National Policy Statements and legislation;
• Additional resources being provided to enable better system coordination, collaborative action, more education, better monitoring, etc;
• Science is essential for achieving the vision and long-term outcomes for a NZ biodiversity strategy. We must invest in science and technology.
What could be done
Actions a supporter of this perspective might advocate to include:
• Joining a local community group which works on restoring an ecosystem or undertaking pest control;
• Becoming a member of a local/regional/national governance organisation which is committed to enhancing biodiversity;
• Developing a National Policy Statement for indigeneous biodiversity that includes objectives and policies to help guide the way regional and district councils work with landowners and communities;
• Regional biodiversity strategies developed collaboratively by councils, tangata whenua, industry, community groups and other interested stakeholders;
• Urgently find better ways than 1080 poison to eradicate pests such as possums and rats at scale;
• Making Predator Free 2050 a reality by bringing together central and local government, iwi, philanthropists, non-government organisations, businesses, science and research organisations, communities, landowners and individuals towards an overarching goal of ridding forests of stoats, rats and possums.
2. Tangata whenua are empowered as kaitiaki
The New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy should recognise the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand, and the principles of partnership, protection and participation. In short, Māori needs, values, knowledge/mātauranga Māori and aspirations for kaitiakitanga should be given equal consideration.
A partnership between tangata whenua and the Crown should reflect aspirations for co-management, co-design and the management of nature. This includes tangata whenua holding key roles at all levels of the biodiversity system, including governance.
Many iwi, hapū and whānau have significant aspirations to play a greater role in managing biodiversity on public and private land. There is a need for greater capability and support in this area for iwi, hapū and whānau to be able to meet their aspirations.
There is a need to consider and remove or alter the legislative blocks that often prevent whānau or hapū from exercising kaitiakitanga. Kaitiakitanga is the obligation, arising from the kin relationship, to nurture or care for a person, place or thing. It has a spiritual aspect, encompassing not only an obligation to care for and nurture not only physical well-being but also mauri, or life force.
It is imperative to get the structures, mechanisms and processes right so that iwi, hapū and whānau can comfortably and confidently participate, improve the visibility of their contributions and initiatives, and to allow progress towards the outcomes of the strategy. Part of this will be about providing local training opportunities and long-term sustainable employment opportunities in nature restoration.
Strengthening relationships between people and nature includes moving towards creating abundance and sustainable use. We need to consider what steps we need to take in the meantime to preserve knowledge. Traditional management practices need to be a central part of the way we manage biodiversity.
Mātauranga Māori is knowledge and action that is profound, intergenerational, local and owned by iwi/hapū/whānau at a particular location. The use of mātauranga Māori is dependent on the agreement of the local mana whenua - careful consideration must be given to the sensitivities of the acquisition and use of traditional knowledge. Better systems are required to enable mātauranga Māori to inform biodiversity management, right from planning through to monitoring success.
Many iwi have environmental management plans that set out their aspirations and actions. It will be crucial to ensure that regional and national planning support these plans.
What could be done
Actions a supporter of this perspective might advocate for include:
• Agencies to work with Treaty partners to develop ways to improve the management of iwi rights and interests relating to conservation. For example DOC to work with Treaty partners in relation to public conservation land;
• Ensure Māori hold key roles in newly established system governance structures;
• Expand Māori training programmes to increase opportunities for practical conservation skills;
• Ensure there is a programme in place to facilitate graduates to move into roles at DOC and other organisations;
• Review key legislation that relates to biodiversity to ensure it recognises and provides for kaitiakitanga and mātauranga Māori;
• Support Māori to contribute to international conversations and agreements (e.g. Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and the Convention on Biological Diversity).
3. Landowners are part of the solution not the problem
NZ has plenty of protected areas for biodiversity – more than 5 million hectares or 30% of the country. While there are pressures on biodiversity, especially on some indigenous species, we have the knowledge, institutions and people to look after our biodiversity. NZ's nature is, by any reasonable standard, healthy and abundant and New Zealanders have a strong connection with it.
While indigenous biodiversity should be given priority in protected areas, this principle needs to be carefully thought through when applied to private land to ensure the rights of property owners are not trampled over and livelihoods are not needlessly compromised. Landowners have a right to be included in any decision-making process.
Private landowners should be compensated to protect biodiversity or ecosystem services regardless of whether such protection is voluntary or legally obliged. Healthy functioning nature is a collective good and therefore the costs of public goods should be spread across the whole population. There are a range of economic instruments which could compensate landowners such as payments for ecosystem services, an environmental consumption tax or an environmental protection fund based on the polluter-pays principle.
We must not forget that our economic success, now and in the future, relies on indigenous and non-indigeneous species. Primary production and tourism provide income and business for many regional communities. In 2016, land-based primary production (agriculture, horticulture, and forestry) earned $35.4 billion, half of the country's total export earnings, while international tourist expenditure was worth $14.7 billion (
Our land 2018
, p.7). Export earnings for aquaculture and wild-capture fish products are forecast to reach $450 million and $1.4 billion respectively in 2019 (
SOPI Report
, Dec 2018, p.19)
While many think that biodiversity challenges are mostly rural issues, there are in fact many biodiversity problems in towns and cities. For example, only nine of the 20 largest urban areas exceed 10 percent indigeneous vegetation cover at approx. 5km from the urban core and only 10 of the 100 land environments in the urban core are classified as not threatened (
Report of the Biodiversity Collaborative Group
, p.34).
The discussion document talks about new governance processes designed to prevent biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation such as collaboratively developed regional biodiversity strategies. Although such governance processes might sound good, the 'devil is in the detail'. Serious questions need to be asked:
• Will these governance processes be effective, let alone efficient?
• Won't more levels of decision-making and the involvement of more actors only complicate an already complex area?
• Can we can assume that people at the local level have the competencies required to take far reaching decisions that might affect livelihoods and futures of landowners?
• How can 'spill-overs' be dealt with - biodiversity doesn't necessarily track neatly with administrative boundaries? How will this be coordinated?
• Will the burden and costs of more administration and regulation be experienced locally, while the benefits experienced beyond the local community?
The discussion document argues for more detailed and specific planning at a regional, local and sector level. Will this result in better management or just more bureaucracy and red tape?
Huge tracts of land are in public ownership in NZ but a lot of this is not used for conservation. Some of this could be used to ensure the required diversity and size of protected areas and connections between them (e.g. by using roadside reserves).
Enabling the private sector to compete to provide biodiversity services would help ensure that biodiversity services are more effective, efficient and innovative.
What could be done
Actions a supporter of this perspective might advocate for include:
• Monitor and evaluate the proposed governance arrangements for effectiveness and efficiency;
• Work with regional and territorial Councils to ensure private property rights are taken into consideration when decisions are being made;
• Work with Councils, Government agencies, local interest groups and researchers to find compatible ways of encouraging biodiversity without compromising production and livelihoods;
• Encourage the development of technological innovations which could have positive effects for both biodiversity and landowners;
• Landowners to be responsible for helping manage biodiversity on their own land and to be fairly compensated for doing so;
• Work with other landowners in voluntary projects to see how this might improve biodiversity across geographical areas;
• Expand the conservation estate so that it includes all the major habitats and ecosystems for biodiversity to flourish. Private land should be bought at market value. More publicly owned land should be used for conservation purposes.
4. The biodiversity crisis is a result of the present economic system
We currently face an existential crisis and there is a growing awareness that our current economic, technological and social systems are at the root of these problems. To turn things around, we are going to need to transform the way we produce and consume and relate to one another. The current system has baked into it a 'growth imperative'.
The proposed vision in the discussion document is laudable but will not achieve the kind of sustainable balance required to halt and rejuvenate biodiversity. What is needed is a radical political and economic reorganisation leading to drastically reduced resources and energy throughput. A new alternative to a sustainable future, democratically determined and constructed, is what is needed. For example, our financial and banking systems will need to be put in the hands of public authorities, working hours reduced to prevent unemployment and free up time for activities that enhance well-being, green taxes, minimum and maximum income and wealth levels, and a more progressive tax system introduced.
Often people who press for transformative change to avert species collapse and maintain life sustaining ecosystem services search for and develop alternative forms of economic production, consumption and distribution as well as more democratic forms of citizenship and less competitive ways of social relations). While they may well be involved in local, regional or even national projects to protect nature, many believe that the current economic system must ultimately be transformed to protect and restore our natural environment. We need an economy that is less competitive, less growth-orientated, and less consumption-led.
Broadly speaking, those who support a transformative perspective believe we need:
• New social practices, sustainable technologies and new ways of relating to each other and nature (e.g. as ends not means, humans as part of nature) that don't undermine the natural environment and that help to preserve ecosystem services;
• Different ways of organising and governing: more public participation in decision-making, more decentralised decision-making and new methods of production to meet real human needs;
• To challenge dominant economic growth narratives and change how we measure how and what work is valued;
• To acknowledge and apply different forms of knowledge, competencies, forms of evaluation and thought processes not only to criticise existing frameworks but also to provide real alternatives.
What could be done
Actions a supporter of this perspective might advocate for include:
• Follow the advice from the World Economic Forum and the United Nations Environment Programme (and other major institutions) and invest in creating a
circular economy
• Engage in forms of barter and non-monetary exchange e.g., time banks;
• Move rapidly towards farming practices that promote sustainable food production e.g. the use of locally produced food, using techniques such as permaculture, biodynamics, urban agriculture, agroforestry and food forests, natural animal raising, natural pest management, significantly reduce nitrogen-based fertilizers;
• NZ's local and central government authorities to fully implement the Sustainable Development Goals by 2050. Achievement of these goals to be monitored and reported back to Parliament.
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Why study in Australia?
Australia is a modern and multicultural country, making it a popular choice for international students. There are different cultures, food, languages and religious backgrounds to be found throughout the country's six states and their cities. Australian universities offer a high quality education on par with many UK and US institutions.
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The landscape in Australia is very diverse including snow capped mountains in the Australian alps, to desert in 'The Outback'.
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QualificationsGenerally, you will need to have completed secondary school education in your home country to a high standard. Some universities may offer you the option of a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) university pathway course; this provides you with an Australian high school qualification. You can then be enrolled at your chosen university.
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So, this little portable device is like having your very own in-house personal masseuse. Bliss!
With massage therapy known to provide many benefits, GRAVITY can help to;
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Notice what you do when you knock your knee on the table or elbow on the door. Most of us will try to rub the pain away. Massage therapy does just that, it increases and improves circulation in the muscles, helping to relieve pain and decrease stiffness. There is also a reason why massage therapy is so popular amongst sports and fitness fans as it really relieves muscular tension following physical exercise. Just 10 minutes of massage can reduce inflammation and help your body recover more quickly.
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Review: Black Metal Omnibus
Story: Rick Spears
Art: Chuck BB
Publisher: Oni Press
Cover Price: $24.99
Release Date: October 1, 2014
All Hail! A most awesome and grim book, Black Metal Omnibus, is now available from Oni press. It is the saga of Shawn and Sam, the Brothers Stronghand. This latest release is the full collection of stories written and drawn by Rick Spears and Chuck BB, respectively.
Black Metal is the bastard child of black comedies and hard rock, combining the best lewd qualities of Beavis and Butthead with an augmented valley kid vernacular ala Bill and Ted. A most excellent and non-heinous pedigree to be sure.
The book is great at not taking itself too seriously, at first. The twins who look nothing a-like enroll at Ronald Reagan Junior High, a result of a never fully disclosed disciplinary issue at their old school. As with most junior high schools, the rumor mill begins to turn as kids try to figure out via various bits of conversation just who the Brothers Stronghand are and what they might've done to "get kicked out five schools in four years".
Instead of developing the boys' characters in relation to their new school mates ( with the notable exceptions of Travis and Becca), the creators chose to use "Raygun Jr." as a background piece. While the book doesn't suffer because of this, I think it would have been cool to see the brothers interact more with the student body. Perhaps in an animated series run on Adult Swim? I can dream can't I?
About halfway through the omnibus, Black Metal starts to lose a little steam. The things that made the first half great, the self-deprecating humor, the tongue-in-cheek references to the metal subculture, all begin to fall away as Shawn and Sam venture further into the dark abyss of the mythic tale. Not that there aren't still flashes of comedic brilliance, they're just fewer and farther between 230-plus pages into the story.
I want to love this book very badly, because it really has the potential to be great. It has an interesting premise, likeable characters, funny dialogue, and wild action sequences. I just can't get past how much the story shifts in tone from the beginning to the end. We go from something darkly humorous and satirical to a thing that is just plain dark and sort of scatter shot. That is, not only do the laughs become fainter, so too does the focus of the narrative. By the end there are forgotten deities judging the merit of contemporary religion…or something. I don't know really, and that's a big part of the problem.
The first half of the story feels like it was a set-up to get me invested and engaged with the characters before twisting them into something unrecognizable. Usually this means that you're dealing with well-rounded creations; here though, I feel like the story and the characters lose dimensions as things get more melodramatic.
Chuck BB has said that he wanted to "…push for…brutality, the epic darkness…" that is so prevalent in Black Metal as a music genre with the story, so maybe this is the effect he was going for. If that's the case then bravo, you nailed it Chuck.
If you do decide to pick this up, be warned, The Brothers Stronghand are neither for the humorless, the weak or for the faint of heart.
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Pig Yoga is Now a Thing
There's been puppy yoga. There's been goat yoga. Now...it's time for pigs.
Yoga with animals has been trending for awhile, but Philly might very well be the first to try it alongside a new kind of participant...that is to say, pigs.
"Alongside" is the key word, because the pigs aren't expected to get into tree pose. Rather, they mosy around looking cute and problem solving...let's not forget that pigs are shown to be smarter than dogs...and occasionally getting in the way of a yogi's downward dog. That is to say...it's adorable.
Stawwwwp! -- Pig yoga is a real-live thing that's happening in Philly and we are SO -- HERE -- FOR -- IT. Hosted by @tuckbarreyoga at their Point Breeze studio, this class went to benefit these little rescue piggies from @fairytailacrestherescue. And guess what? There's already another class on the schedule. Hit the link in bio to find out when. -- by Ted Nghiem #pigyoga #yoga #phillyyoga
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The stock market may be pricing in a recession, but such a severe slowdown in the U.S. economy is an "unlikely scenario," well-known stock market guru Abby Joseph Cohen told CNBC Friday.
"Let's be very clear, there are some fundamental worries," the Goldman Sachs senior investment strategist told CNBC Friday. "But our feeling is the valuation of the U.S. stock market is already pricing in a rather ugly scenario."
She added, "There are many different ways to look at the mathematics of valuation, but one of them is to say at these levels on the [Standard & Poor's 500] what's priced in is many years of no earnings growth. That does not seem to us to be the most likely scenario."
She said there are several potential catalysts to spark the market higher including improving retail sales, some job creation and the strength of U.S. companies.
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Are you going down for the third time? Three strikes and your out is nothing compared to three times and you are going under. A drowning victim scans the shore hoping to gain the attention of a rescuer. Will some one throw out the life preserver? The life of the swimmer is in peril; and time is running out.
Peter stepped out of the boat shared by his companions. With eyes of love and steps of faith he began to walk on the water toward his Lord. Logically and instinctively he knew man is not able to walk upon the waves. Faith as umpire over ruled common sense. His eyes clearly viewed Jesus standing firm atop the water. In excitement he asked to join him. "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water (Matthew 14:28b NKJ)." His faith soon faltered because he took his eyes off of Jesus, and turned his attention to the raging waves. In desperation he called for help. "Lord, save me (Matthew 14:30b NKJ)!" He needed no second attempt to get Jesus attention. "And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, O you of little faith, why did you doubt (Matthew 14:31 NKJ)?" If you are sinking fast, Jesus' rescue will pull you through. Reach out to His loving hand.
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What would you consider to be "natural"? How does the environment affect humans, and how do humans affect the environment? When we think about nature and biodiversity, we often think about faraway and "untouched" places. But when we look at humans as part of the environment, as one of many organisms in complicated systems, new ideas and new questions become possible.
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- Grant writing competition – Assign students a short journal article that describes an ecological experiment. In class, have students work in groups to propose a follow up experiment or a different experiment on a related question. Students must propose methods and generate hypotheses. They then present their proposal to the class and the class votes on which study to fund. (KS – asking questions, designing experiments, communicating science, DS – collecting data, choosing a representative sample )
- Ecosystem Services Estimates – How much would you (or a government) pay for some service that you (or the city) get for free from an intact ecosystem? (NS – making a back of the envelope estimate)
- Ecosystem Services vs. Hot Spots Debate – Have students discuss the merits of each conservation strategy (or other conservation strategies). Which is more likely to garner public support and why? (KS – communicating science, applying scientific knowledge)
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- OpenStax. 2016. Chapter 44: Ecology and the Biosphere from OpenStax, Biology. OpenStax. OER
- Helden and Leather. 2004. Biodiversity on urban roundabouts—Hemiptera, management and the species–area relationship. Basic and Applied Ecology. 5:367-377.
- Costanza et al. 1997. The value of the world's ecosystem services and natural capital. Nature. 387:253-260.
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Kenneth Raskin, M.D. – Milwaukee Bioidentical Doctor
Milwaukee Bioidentical Doctor, Kenneth Raskin, M.D. at BodyLogicMD of Milwaukee specializes in Anti-Aging, Functional, and Regenerative Medicine. In the past, Kenneth Raskin, M.D. offered his patients traditional methods of hormone balancing as solutions to their age related symptoms and conditions. After learning about the benefits of Anti-Aging Medicine and Bioidentical Hormones, Dr. Raskin began to work on a Fellowship, and he now offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy to both men and women.
His goal is to help his patients achieve ideal levels of hormonal balance, allowing them to feel as good as they did during their 20's and 30's. While Dr. Raskin helps patients to achieve optimal hormone levels, he does not believe in giving his patients dosages of hormones that are not healthy or safe. He understands that hormones given in excess can actually be worse than having deficiencies. Therefore, Dr. Raskin always customizes dosages to suit individual needs and imbalances.
As an active member of a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), Kenneth Raskin, M.D. provides practical and comprehensive Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy plans and Age Management protocols to patients that are suffering from the conditions and symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. Kenneth Raskin, M.D. has helped innumerable patients to achieve optimum levels of health through his unique knowledge, experience, and treatment plans.
Conditions Treated With Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
As a Milwaukee Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Expert, Kenneth Raskin, M.D. can treat numerous conditions in women and men that develop as a result of aging and hormonal decline or imbalances. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can get to the root of a health concern or symptom and help to eradicate it. Some of the conditions that women and men experiencing hormonal imbalances can improve include:
- Perimenopause
Hormone decline in women usually begins around the age of 35, and this initial phase of hormone decline is known as perimenopause. During this phase, estrogen and progesterone begin to decline, and women can experience symptoms that include fatigue, depression, acne, weight gain, mental fogginess, low libido, and irregular periods. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can help women to slow down the process of hormone decline by replacing deficient hormones. It can help women to regulate their periods, have more energy, improve mental cognition, lose weight, and increase their sex drive.
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Menopause results in the decline of ovarian function in women. This reduces the body's reserves of progesterone and estrogen, which are both essential for many areas of mental, sexual, and physical health. Some of the common symptoms women experience during menopause include mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, depression, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety, and the atrophy of vaginal and uterine tissues. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy can be used to supplement the body with progesterone and estrogen, helping to reduce the symptoms of menopause and reducing the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.
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As men approach middle age, testosterone levels begin to decline naturally. As testosterone declines, men often notice a reduction in libido, reduced muscle tone, weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, hair loss, and erectile dysfunction. Unfortunately, men often feel like they have lost their virility, which often results in self-consciousness and anxiety. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy may prove helpful for men dealing with androgen imbalances. By supplementing testosterone, men can regain libido and improve muscle tone, which offers many mental and quality of life benefits.
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Milwaukee Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy Expert, Kenneth Raskin, M.D. has helped countless men and women to overcome the conditions and challenges that manifest with hormonal deficiencies, imbalances, and dominances. Dr. Raskin's patients in Milwaukee, Wisconsin have greatly benefitted from customized programs that are designed to meet individual needs and imbalances. Exceptional amounts of training in anti-aging medicine and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy have allowed Kenneth Raskin, M.D. to improve the lives of his patients by helping them to recapture optimal levels of wellness.
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Dreamspinner Presents
Temptation lurks around every corner in worlds sometimes dark, sometimes lurid. Giving in is both dangerous and satisfying, though never in the ways one expects. While these enticements offer a vast range of benefits and boons, the cost is a soul and the devil expects his due. Sometimes suave and charming or calculating and cruel, these devils have schemes and desires of their own. They can be creatures to run away from… or toward.
Join the most unique and celebrated authors of LGBT urban fantasy and paranormal fiction for a fast-paced and unpredictable ride, from a city on the other side of reality, to a world suspended in dusk, to a twisted version of the 1960s and 70s.
Meet devils in top hats and waistcoats, a defrocked motorcycle-riding priest, and a genderfluid antihero—among many more. Full of humor, romance, horror, action, intrigue, and magic, these stories have one common element….
They're one hell of a good time.
Infernal Affairs
By Jordan L. Hawk
Ralgath wants nothing more than to work as a crossroads demon. Too bad he botched his first assignment when a very sexy mortal turned the tables on him. Now he has one chance to get his job back: find two demons who vanished in the human realm. Unfortunately, doing so means teaming up with Chess—the very mortal who cost Ralgath his job in the first place.
Chess has spent the last three years using their infernally granted powers to do good. But now Ralgath has a new offer for them: help him find the missing demons, and he'll return Chess's soul.
After their last encounter, Chess is the last person Ralgath should be interested in. But the passion that initially drew them together still burns hotter than the flames of the Underworld. Chess claims they never meant to hurt Ralgath, but can Ralgath afford to trust them? Because while Ralgath may have Chess's soul, he's increasingly certain Chess owns his heart.
I super loved this! I think this story alone is worth the entire anthology – it's funny, sweet, creative, well-developed and amazingly – pretty short! I hope we see more from this world!
5 of 5 stars
By TA Moore
When ex-priest Jack finds a dead man nailed to his bed, he knows it's going to be a bad night. He just has no idea how bad. Now he's been recruited by his own personal demon to find the thieves who killed a man, kidnapped his family, and stole something of indescribable value from the demonic Math. To find answers he has to delve deep into the infernal underbelly of his town and face his own past. Jack's been promised his soul back if he succeeds. As local cop Ben Ambrose risks his own soul by following too closely in Jack's footsteps, and with a child's life on the line, Jack has to decide if it's a deal he's willing to make.
DNF This wasn't my cup of tea and I didn't like the gore/premise.
Counterfeit Viscount
By Ginn Hale
When Prodigal devils begin disappearing, Archie Fallmont, Viscount of Granville, finds himself in the unenviable position of being required to investigate. He has, after all, sold his soul to the handsome devil—and flashy dresser—Nimble Hobbs. Now Archie must join Nimble, sleuthing out the knotty secrets of noble families and an infamously exclusive club.
But as bullets fly and top hats fall, Archie begins to fear he and Nimble are up against much worse than just dreadful poetry recitals. Not only is a murderer on the loose, but Archie is growing disturbingly fond of having a devil around.
DNF – I couldn't get into this. Later I found out this is part of the author's other series. Makes sense. Maybe if I'd read the other books this one would have appealed more. The writing seemed nice ☺
By C.S. Poe
Asuka Kawashima is a man without dreams.
Nightmares plague humanity and cross into the waking world—chasing after their dreamers and transforming them into hideous monsters that haunt New York City at night. When Asuka is faced with the choice between dying or selling his soul to the Devil, he offers it in exchange for the chance to continue protecting people. But the Devil is sly, and while he takes Asuka's ability to dream, making him immune to nightmares, it also removed Asuka's abstract sense of dreaming. Now life is gray, hopeless, and without wishes.
A chance meeting five years later leads Asuka to Merrick Grace, a man who, despite the dismal world around them, still believes there will be a day when monsters cease to exist. When the Devil reappears, asking for a favor in return for his soul, Asuka must make another difficult decision…
If the chance to dream again—to share a life with Merrick, full of hope and happiness—is worth the risk of almost certain death.
I admit to not being a fan of this author's writing so I didn't read/listen to this.
Wonderland City
By Rhys Ford
When Xander Spade went through the Looking Glass, he wasn't looking for salvation. He'd been running from the devil who took his soul, only to fall prey to the greatest monster in Wonderland City, the Queen of Hearts. Years later, the Queen is dead and Xander has a chance to go through the Looking Glass and back home where he belongs.
Xander's devil wants him to find a little girl who escaped into Wonderland City, before her presence brings down an apocalypse of uncontrollable chaos to the already mad world. Along with Jean Michel, the former Knave of Hearts, Xander now is in a race against time to find the missing child before all Hell breaks loose and he loses his chance to go home.
This is very typical Rhys Ford – lots of wonderful descriptions, lots of action and a little bit of steam! This follows the Alice in Wonderland model and if you're a fan of the author or the original story or dime crime stories this will be for you!
3 of 5 stars
Dark Favors
By Jordan Castillo Price
Most folks in the crumbling metropolis of Calvary are ignorant sheep, but not Johnny Lockheart. He's Chosen. Half a lifetime ago, when he was young and stupid, he sold his soul to the Devil… and he's been regretting that choice ever since.
Now the Devil is back with a new and improved offer. Kill a major TV personality and walk free with his soul. It should be simple, if not for the star's bodyguard. Adam is Chosen, too, and he has no compunctions about using his powers. When the two of them rub up against each other, their raw chemistry ignites—but there's no way he'd let Johnny go through with the murder. The only way out is to cut off the power at its source. Is their connection enough to rid Calvary of the Devil's influence for good?
This along with Jordan L Hawk's story are my two favorite in the anthology. This was wonderfully dark and well written with just enough danger to keep things on edge. I really loved the "favors" idea – it kind of reminded me of that movie with Justin Timberlake – "In Time" – in any case it was super and highly recommended!
Well of course – I had to wait til this was in audio because Greg Tremblay is awesome and he absolutely takes this to the next level of awesomeness!!
Highly recommended in this format.
5 of 5 stars
Overall – of the stories I finished 3 of 5 – 4 of 5 stars
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Thank you for purchasing this Developer release of Neo FreeRunner. The Neo FreeRunner phone is the second hardware platform to take advantage of Openmoko. This guide will help you get to know your Neo FreeRunner and how to start using your Neo FreeRunner.
The Package Contents
Getting To Know the Neo FreeRunner
Installing the Micro-SD card, the SIM card, and the Battery
- Remove the rear cover of the Neo FreeRunner by first holding the Neo FreeRunner on the side and then use your fingernail to prise off the rear cover at the slot on top of the device.
- Now you should be able to locate the combined SIM and Micro-SD card holder at the bottom of the battery compartment.
- Unlock the SIM card holder by sliding the metal clip down, towards the USB socket, with your fingernail. Use caution, as these parts are delicate and could be damaged by forcing them in the wrong direction.
- Lift up on the SIM card holder.
- The Micro-SD card holder is held in place by a latch on either side. It is easiest to open the Micro-SD card holder by releasing these latches one at a time rather than by lifting from the middle, as lifting from the middle tends to increase the latching pressure. A small screwdriver or knife can be used for this.
- Insert the Micro-SD card into the Micro-SD card holder. Note that the electrical contacts should face down and towards the edge of the Neo Freerunner.
- Close the Micro-SD card holder, making sure that both latches are securely fastened.
- Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder, taking care to slide inside the two metal tabs in the cover. Please note that the electrical contacts should face down and that the cut corner should be closest to the external GPS Antenna Socket.
- Close the SIM card holder and lock it by sliding the metal clip towards the external GPS Antenna Socket on the FreeRunner.
- Insert the battery into the battery compartment, aligning the electrical contacts on the battery with the electrical contacts in the battery compartment. Insert the side with the electrical contacts first.
- Replace the rear cover on the FreeRunner.
Turning on the Neo Freerunner
Charging the Neo Freerunner
When using the Neo Freerunner for the first time, you should charge the battery completely. The battery can be charged using the provided charger or from a powered USB port capable of providing 500mA worth of current. Most computers will be able to charge the FreeRunner without any problems.
Charging at 100mA takes 6-12 hours and at 500mA takes 1-2 hours. (from openmoko.togaware.com)
You can boot your Neo FreeRunner in the following ways:
- You can boot it into U-Boot via NAND Flash.
Booting the device into NAND and NOR Flash allows you to update the kernel and root filesystem.
Start the Openmoko Image
Press and hold Power button for about 8 seconds, until the Openmoko splash screen turns up. You may now release the Power button and the Neo FreeRunner will continue to boot into the Openmoko Image.
Log into U-Boot in the NAND Flash
Press and hold Power button, then press and hold AUX button for about 5 to 8 seconds. You should see the boot menu for the NAND Flash. Press the AUX button to select one of the options and then press the Power button to execute.
Log into U-Boot in the NOR Flash
Press and hold the AUX button, then press and hold the Power button. Then, release the AUX button. You should see the boot menu for the NOR Flash. This option is usually used by developers or when flashing the FreeRunner. If you cannot log into U-Boot in NAND then you can log into U-Boot in the NOR Flash either.
| NOTE: There are six options you can choose when you log into the NOR Flash.
1. Boot
3. Set console to USB
4. Set console to Serial
5. Reset
6. Power off
|NOTE: The term Logging in used in this context means to turn on the device using the described method, and leaving it at the U-Boot menu. To avoid the device automatically booting, tap the AUX key to move the selector bar. Note also that the device will not automatically turn off while flashing is in progress.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is locked, you should see a Matrix-style green graphic with the Openmoko symbol in the middle of the bottom of the screen along with lock and unlock symbols. If you drag the Openmoko symbol to the unlock symbol at the top then the screen will become unlocked.
Flashing the Neo FreeRunner
As Openmoko development continues, Openmoko regularly releases updated versions of the Openmoko root filesystem, the kernel, and the U-Boot. These may be programmed into the Flash memory of Neo FreeRunner. You can use the USB cable and Openmoko provided tool to flash Neo FreeRunner.
| NOTE: The Openmoko software team builds images daily. If you want to use the latest images, you can download the image from the daily build, but we recommend you download the most stable image from http://downloads.openmoko.org/releases/Freerunner/. Images here have been tested by the test team.
More about current Images: http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Latest_Images
Step1. Download the DFU-util
You can download the flashing tool from: http://downloads.openmoko.org/releases/Freerunner/dfu-util
On the GNU/Linux host you can use the following command to download the dfu-util:
wget http://downloads.openmoko.org/releases/Freerunner/dfu-util
Afterwards you have to change the rights on the file:
chmod a+x dfu-util
Step 2. Flashing the Kernel
You can download the kernel from http://downloads.openmoko.org/releases/Freerunner/
Type in the following command in the terminal on a GNU/Linux host. On some systems you need to be root before this will work.
./dfu-util -a (partion name) -R -D (download image file name)
./dfu-util -a kernel -R -D uImage-2.6.24+svnr4082-r4055-r3-neo1973.bin
Before you execute the command, please log into U-Boot in the NOR Flash. The Neo FreeRunner needs to be booted into U-Boot for flashing.
You will then need to connect your Neo with the GNU/Linux host via USB cable. Press Enter to execute the command. When flashing succeeds the following will be shown:
status(0) = No error condition is present
| NOTE: The meaning of the parameters you specified:
-a --alt alt Specify the altsetting of the DFU interface by name or by number
Step 3. Flashing the Root Filesystem
You can download the root filesystem from: http://downloads.openmoko.org/releases/Freerunner/
Type the following command in the terminal of a GNU/Linux host. On some systems you will need to be root.
./dfu-util -a rootfs -R -D openmoko-devel-image-fic-gta02.jffs2
When flashing succeeds the following will be shown:
status(0) = No error condition is present
Connect to the Neo FreeRunner By USB Networking
Connect the Neo FreeRunner to a GNU/Linux host with the USB cable. For Mac OS X please refer to MacOS_X. After booting into the Openmoko image there will be a new interface, usb0, on your GNU/Linux host.
Manual Method
Type in the following commands in the terminal of a GNU/Linux host:
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200 netmask 255.255.255.0 ssh firstname.lastname@example.com
Press Enter to get by the password.
Automatic Method
- Debian and derivatives (Ubuntu, Sidux etc.)
Edit /etc/network/interfaces:
auto usb0 iface usb0 inet static address 192.168.0.200 netmask 255.255.255.0
- Gentoo
Edit /etc/conf.d/net:
Restart the networking service ('/etc/init.d/networking restart' for Debian-based systems) and then type the following command in the terminal of the GNU/Linux host:
ssh email@example.com
Press Enter to get by the password.
Making things even more automatic
If you don't want to remember the IP address of your phone then you can create an alias by adding the following line to your /etc/hosts:
192.168.0.202 openmoko
Now it should be possible to connect to your phone using the following command:
ssh root@openmoko
The above only gets you a Secure Shell connection to the Openmoko device, it does not allow the Openmoko device to connect to the Internet. If you are interested in connecting the device to the internet then check out the USB_Networking section.
If you want to know more about the Neo FreeRunner then you can get more information in the following topics:


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When my husband and I started dating we would have random Q & A session that would go like this: "Under which circumstances would you consider divorcing me?", "What do you think is key for a marriage to work?". While those conversation might seem very trivial and a sure way to keep romance out of a date it really helped us understand how our cultures have a very different concept of marriage and decide how we want our marriage to be.
- Love and romance
In western countries we see marriage as the union of two individuals based on the romantic love and compatibility. Material and social status aspects are important but not necessarily prevalent. Most of my Europeans friends married someone who they met randomly at college party, dating website, student association, church group, common friends or work. They were drown together by common interest and figured out later where there families stand on the social ladder, their level of education and earning potential.
In eastern culture marriage is the union of two families, parents shortlist potential spouses for you based on social status, financial situation, education level and astrological compatibility. I did not know about the love of Indian for astrology until my husband went to get our astrological compatibility profile done and asked me for my exact birth time and location.
While looking for an arranged marriage families look more for a stable base for love to grow and prosper. Marital love in India has nothing to do with romance but more with comfort, trust and accepting each other. Contrary to what most westerner beliefs arranged marriages in modern day India are not synonym of forces marriage. The vast majority of bride and grooms meet their future spouse a handful of time in chaperoned dates before making the decision to get married.
- Boundaries and private space
In a western family parents and immediate relative mostly live in a different home and will strive to respect boundaries and private space with the new couple. They will ponder carefully before bringing a topic for discussion (family planning, children education, money, etc.). They can offer guidance or advice but children have more liberty to refuse to follow it or directly ask them not to interfere. Of course there are major differences between the families but a western mother who tells her new daughter in law how to care for herself and her son will face the negative "overbearing mother" stigma from her family and friends.
In Eastern cultures individuals are part of a group and their happiness depends of the group's, contrary to the western system where individuals happiness contribute to the happiness of the group. In Indian families, elders are responsible for the family harmony and to perform theses duties they do not have any set boundaries. Family mostly live together in a joint family household, new bride move in with their in laws and no topic is theoretically off the table for concerned parents. Parents and in laws can tell you how you should dress, style your hair, etc. To make it more challenging there is no concept of private space, even if the couple has an assigned bedrooms, everything belongs to the households and resources can be reallocated according to the current needs. The first years of marriage can be extremely stressful for new brides who have to find a way to fit into a new family away from the support of their birth relatives.
Indian society is changing rapidly, youngster move to new city or new country in search better job opportunity parents are de facto leaving their children more space and only visiting them on extended stay. Even though Indian parents have the moral right to ask you anything personal or tell you what you should do most will be careful of not abusing of this right for the sake of their children's marriage. I personally loved to have my mother-in-law stay with us for four month; get a chance to build a good relationship with her and learn from her experience (she taught me sewing and a lot of her recipes). I am not Indian and not being aware of the strong family hierarchy and matching etiquette was a true advantage to have honest heart to heart discussion and build a strong bond with her.
It's difficult to talk about marriage without talking about divorce. A lot of my European friends do not believe that a happy and lifelong marriages are possible. The German language now speak not only of lebenspartner, meaning lifelong partner, but also of lebensabschnittpartner, litterally partner for a lifephase. Most western countries experienced a divorce epidemics since the 1970 and as a consequence less people are getting married or they do so much later. Cohabitation has become the norm and the law has evolved to protect "illegitimate" children (in France in 2017 60 % of people were born out of wedlock). Even though divorce are more common today they are still a huge source of pain for people who go through it and their families. As a society I feel that we have only changed the legal system to make divorce feel less of legal nightmare but we are only beginning to grasp the complexity of its social consequences (remarriage, blended families, single parents, inheritance conflicts, etc.).
In India divorce is legal but still pretty much taboo, women do not have a social status without being married and couples would find a lot of creative ways to handle (or ignore) conflict and avoid a separation that would bring shame to their respective families and would leave the women to depend on their male relatives for financial support. There is no marriage or divorce statics in India but divorce is no longer unheard of in urban area where a few couples are ready to face the divorcé stereotypes. As the concept of romantic love is now being propagated in India by Bollywood movies I wonder if Indians will find the way to be happily ever after.
This article was edited on October 4th 2018 I needed to let the topic sink in to put things into perspective and add more nuances to this article.


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Scientists intend to create compatible organ transplants for human recipients from pigs
They are utilizing "CRISPR" technology to create pigs with human DNA. Science is now a step closer to genetically modifying pigs to be more human-like.
This brings hope to desperate people wishing to prolong their lives or the lives of their loved ones. Major investors are banking on xenotransplantation. They have a personal interest in speeding up research in order to save their own loved ones.
Biotechnology executive, Martine Rothblatt's daughter suffers from a potentially fatal lung disease. This encouraged her to inject around $50 million into pig-human organ transplant research.
This enormous financial incentive has enabled the research to speed ahead. Scientists kept a baboon alive, using a pig's genetically modified heart, for 945 days. Similar experiments involved a kidney swap between the two species.
How will scientists make human pig chimeras for organ harvesting?
CRISPR is the biotechnology that scientists are employing to create human-pig chimeras. CRISPR has been the biggest breakthrough that changed the science of genetic engineering. Previous methods for engineering the DNA in genes were less reliable. CRISPR utilizes RNA, rather than proteins, to change or mutate DNA sequences.
Pig embryos will have their DNA altered to contain human DNA sequences. Scientists claim this will produce organs compatible with a human transplant, within the pig. However, researchers stress that it is still a long way away.
Biotechnology startup company, eGenesis are making headway in this chimera research using CRISPR
The company was co-founded by George Church, a Harvard Medical School geneticist, and Chief Scientific Officer Luhan Yang. They are working to eliminate all the perceived obstacles currently preventing xenotransplantation.
Animal to human organ transplants are wrought with many risks and dangers
At the turn of the 20th century, mad scientists beginning experimenting with xenotransplantation. But they would only end up killing their human patients. The human immune system violently rejects animal organs.
By creating pigs with human DNA, the scientists hope to "humanize" the pig's immune system. They hope to avoid humans rejecting pig organs. Cloned pigs will breed in sterile environments in order to try to avoid catching viruses. Viruses that are harmless to pigs can be deadly to humans.
Human Rights for Pigs?
Understandably, the ethical and moral dilemmas of creating pig-human chimeras are numerous. Most countries of the world have inflamed discourses over abortion. When does life begin? What is human life? What defines a human? Would killing pig-human chimeras be the same as murder?
Animal rights activists and religious fundamentalists already are creating an outcry. "Campaign for Responsible Transplantation" (CRT) is a non-profit organization that opposes xenotransplantation.
They have already filed a lawsuit against these scientists. They believe the scientists are being irresponsible and are arrogantly playing god.
CRT believe there are many alternatives to xenotransplantation. They believe it is lazy and cruel to punish animals. Why should humans sacrifice these innocent creatures to pay for self-destructive human behaviors?
Most people create organ damage in their bodies through bad eating habits. Ironically, pork and bacon can lead to the heart disease that requires a heart transplant!
Alternatives to Xenotransplantation
Currently, we use human to human organ transplants. This requires a fore-thought of kindness from a donor. This donor offers their organs for transplantation upon their death.
Such organs don't even have the best success rates. Half of all human to human transplant recipient's bodies reject the organ. This occurs within 5 years of the surgery taking place.
CRT believe scientists should concentrate on improving human to human transplant success rates
This should take priority over meddling with chimeras.
CRT also suggest that organ delivery systems need improvement. Larger campaigns to promote organ donation should occur to increase the quantity available. Exploring cadaveric organ donation would also provide more organs to desperately sick people.
The donor criteria should become less strict. Older donors could donate if scientists shifted their research onto making this feasible. Research should look at creating greater immune tolerance between human to human donations.
Financial incentives could also encourage more people to donate. The tens of millions of dollars researching xenotransplantation could be better spent. Ethical alternatives are much less expensive to research.
The Urgent Need for Organ Donation
Allegedly, in the US alone, 22 people die each day because they could not get a donor organ. Those requesting to be recipients number around 120,000 people. This is a lot of people who are suffering, and a lot of grief for loved ones.
Prevention still stands as the superior cure. At least until we find feasible organ transplant solutions. People simply improving their decadent lifestyles would increase the quantity of available organs. Those born with diseases requiring transplants would more likely receive an organ donation.
People who get organ transplants after a life of smoking and unhealthy eating, are selfish. They are essentially stealing life from those who legitimately require organ transplants.


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Steven Spielberg is saddling up for his first Western. The Oscar-winning director is planning a 12-hour limited series for television that will get under way next summer.
The still-untitled series will follow a pair of families, one white and one American Indian, whose lives parallel the settlement of the American West in the 19th Century. It has not yet been cast but the series is expected to attract star names for the leading roles.
Spielberg will be the executive producer and his company DreamWorks TV will produce the series. But even if proves a massive hit, Spielberg has made it plain he has no plans to keep it in production as a fully-fledged series.
Limited series are attractive to Spielberg and topline actors who may not want to get locked into a regular series that could tie them up for five years or more.
Teenage British actress Keira Knightley took a break from filming producer Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur in Ireland to fly to New York for a for a two-day modelling assignment.
Keira, who is one of the hottest actresses in Hollywood after her roles in Bend It Like Beckham and Pirates Of The Caribbean, starred in a photo shoot for Asprey, according to the New York Post.
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Katherine Hepburn, the Hollywood doyenne who died last month aged 96, is leaving most of her money to relatives and her unrivalled four Oscars to charity but has made a few unexpected bequests in her will.
The legendary actress has left #150,000 to her longtime housekeeper and asked that ABC news correspondent Cynthia McFadden get furniture and paintings from her Manhattan townhouse.
Hepburn has also asked that her remains be cremated and her ashes buried at a cemetery in her hometown of Hartford, Connecticut, according to The Smoking Gun Web site.
Most of her waterfront estate in Connecticut will be sold and other parts preserved from development and opened for public use.
The rest of the property will be sold, with the proceeds, expected to total between #6-15million pounds, to be divided equally among her sister Margaret, her brother Robert and the family members of her late brother and sister, Richard and Marian.


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The app submission process itself can also be something of an uphill struggle, so before you embark on your app development it pays to take a long, hard look at what you want to achieve.
Firstly, your app should be a labour of love: try to create an app you enjoy making, one that you could imagine using yourself. Sure, we all want our apps to set the download charts on fire and become the talk of the virtual town, but there is no guaranteed shortcut to success. Instead, focus on crafting something worthwhile and unique, something that offers utility over and above what consumers can find elsewhere. Don't just try to emulate what is popular; iterate, improve and build upon it in new, clever ways.
Once you've got an app, you're ready to push out into the world, it's time to let everyone know about it. Even the best app is going to fly under the radar without marketing, so make sure you're spreading the word on social media, write a press release, crank out some newsletters, and, if you've got the clout, stage a press conference. Smaller outfits can also try and build some hype by going the viral route, utilising teasers and countdowns to snare some attention.
Once you've got someone to download your app, give them a reason to keep coming back. In general, 40% of users delete an app within 2 days of downloading it, so try and keep them engaged with constant updates, news, offers and promotions.


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