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UNEP Report on Latin America and the Caribbean Addresses Environmental Degradation15/
Latin America and the Caribbean require comprehensive environmental policies to guarantee the sustainable management of their natural resources These new policies will be documented in a series of reports entitled "Latin America and the Caribbean: Environment Outlook ? GEO LAC 3".Panama, 14 July 2010 - In its soon to be released report, "Latin America and the Caribbean: Environment Outlook ? GEO LAC 3", the United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) is warning that the region needs to take a step forward to sustainably manage its natural resources and effectively counteract the forces that are leading to environmental degradation. This third report in a series prepared by UNEP on the state of the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean notes that the greatest challenge is to guarantee the development of environmental strategies, the creation of bodies specialized in the establishment of institutional and legal frameworks, and the ratification of international conventions. The GEO LAC 3 study will also highlight the positive efforts already being carried out, for example, in Brazil to stop Amazonian deforestation, in Uruguay's energy strategy to encourage the incorporation of alternative fuel sources, or payments for environmental services such as those done in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Nicaragua.The report points out the urgent necessity of achieving consensus that effectively promotes sustainable development, integrates environmental considerations and the value of ecosystems and environmental services into development policy in the runup to the Rio+20 meeting to be held in Brazil in 2012. According to the study, some countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have advanced in the transition process towards an environmentally sustainable economy. There are the experiences of Brazil, a world leader in recycling, with a national industry employing nearly 170,000 people, or in the Caribbean Hotel Energy Action Programme which encourages the implementation of energy-efficiency practices in the tourism sector.Yet, in spite of these advances, the environment in the region does not receive the level of priority it deserves. In addition to the limited existence of comprehensive and cross-cutting environmental policies, the GEO LAC 3 report emphasizes the need to improve action, and coordination between the countries of the region. It also notes the importance of being able to rely on quality data concerning the state of the environment, and to increase the level of investment for achieving environmental and social sustainability, essential for the continued development in the region.According to the study, greater prosperity and development in the region depends on the joint efforts of national and local governments, citizens and civil society organizations which must work together in a consensual manner to resolve the environmental challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean.The growing interest and willingness to tackle environmental themes is evident in the agendas of different sectors ? national and local governments, civil society and business organizations and universities and research institutes ? and offers an opportunity to confront environmental degradation and establish the basis for advancing toward a more sustainable model of development, the report stresses.The state of the environment in Latin America and the CaribbeanClimate change, loss of biological diversity, environmental degradation, emergencies caused by natural disasters, water scarcity, and accelerated urbanization that the region is experiencing make it necessary to make urgent and decisive changes in environmental management, according to the UNEP report.Historically, the drivers of the regional development model have been based in the production of food, primary materials, and natural resources. This model has generated economic growth, the study notes, but also environmental degradation and societal breakdown. The tendency toward the concentration of income and an inequitable division of the benefits of this growth has led to Latin America and the Caribbean being the region with the highest level of inequality in the world.The region possesses great environmental richness. The six countries (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela) are among those countries with the greatest biodiversity in the world. Although promising efforts of environmental protection have been launched, this rich diversity is presently under threat.GEO LAC highlights the UNEP Green Economy InitiativeThis initiative seeks to accelerate the transition toward an environmentally sustainable economy. Three documents are central to this initiative: i) the report on the Green Economy; ii) the report on Green Jobs; and iii) the report of the evaluation of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB).It is estimated that five sectors will be those that generate the greatest economic returns: 1) clean energy and clean technologies, including recycling; 2) rural energy, including renewables; 3) sustainable agriculture, including organic production; 4) ecosystem-based economic infrastructure; reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD); and 5) sustainable cities, including planning, transportation, and green buildingsLoss of water resources. The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean face the challenge of designing and implementing efficient strategies for sustainable water use. Even though the region as a whole contains a great quantity of water, disparities are present within a single country, with areas where critical water shortages exist and where the inhabitants of the Caribbean islands have the greatest limitations on the availability of fresh water. This situation is compounded by the fact that there is a notable increase in water demand, due to human consumption, as well as, among other factors, an increase in the extent of irrigated agriculture.The availability of water could be affected by climate change, as well, especially by the loss of glaciers. GEO LAC 3 underscores that, according to the Fourth Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), by 2050 the number of persons affected by the increasing water shortages in Latin America and the Caribbean will be between 79 and 178 million.Threats to Caribbean countries as a result of climate change:Increased saltwater intrusion Floods Land degradation Destruction of agricultural crops, homes and livelihoods Destruction of vital physical and social infrastructureFresh water contaminationChanges in agriculture. Due to international market demand for products such as grains and soy bean, and given the growth in these and national markets for beef cattle and poultry, the land surface area dedicated to agriculture has increased. The region is transforming its farming practices to respond to the new economic model, which wants to increase trade. But at the same time, the region suffers a growing weakness in its capacity to produce basic foodstuffs, which has resulted in a significant increase in agricultural imports.Loss of forests. The most recent available data (2005) indicate that the forest cover of Latin America and the Caribbean continues to diminish, although in some countries rates of deforestation have abated. The accumulated regional loss of forested areas has reached some 24 million hectares between 2000 and 2005. Cattle-raising and agricultural expansion are the principal threats to forests in the continental tropical countries, while the expansion of infrastructure for urbanization and tourism are the major causes of deforestation in the island regions.Some relevant facts35% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean (189 million people) are poor, and 14% live in extreme poverty.By 2010, 79% of the region's population (some 470.5 million people) will be concentrated in urban areas, and only 21% in rural areas.The demand for water in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased by 76% (from 150 to 264.5 km3/year between 1990 and 2004) as a result of demographic growth.The economic losses accumulated from extreme weather events in the region reached a value of US$81 billion for the period 1970-2008. For 2006, investment in infrastructure and development was around US$18 billion, 60% more than in 1997, and representing about 2% of the total world investment in this sector.Public expenditure on the environment as a percentage of GDP for 2005 made up 0.3% of GDP in Mexico, 0.06% in Brazil, and between 0.01% and 0.05% of GDP in Argentina, Belize, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay. In the member countries of the OECD, it accounted for between 1% and 2% of GDP.It is estimated that the losses stemming from desertification for 11 countries in the region are as high as US$27.525 billion.Calculations suggest that the total extent of protected areas in LAC increased from 303.3 million hectares in 1995 to more than 500 million in 2007.Five of the 20 countries with the most endangered animal species, and 7 of the 20 with the greatest number of endangered plants, are found in LACIn Latin America, 86% of wastewater arrives untreated into rivers and oceans; in the Caribbean this figure may be as high as 90%.More than 100 million people live in urban areas that do not meet minimum standards of environmental quality.Although probably underestimated, the total calculated value of what the region's coastal ecosystems provide comes to US $6.48 million a year.An estimated 31% of the 35 million cubic kilometers of freshwater resources of the planet are found in the region.There are around 50 million persons in the region who lack access to potable water, even though the coverage of this service reaches 80% of the residents.As a consequence of climate change, by 2020 between 12 and 81 million people will be affected by the increased water shortage.Sources: ECLAC: 2007 a, 2008, 2009), Ricyt (2008), Arnell (2004), Martinez and others (2007), NSI (2004); PAHO (2005), UNEP (2007), IUCN (2008a), United Nations (2010)Degradation of marine ecosystems and coastal areas. The report emphasizes the dependence, at the regional level, of these ecosystems, which contribute to human welfare through the provision of different types of services including fishing and tourism. However, over-exploitation of aquatic resources, erosion and pollution from land-based sources, among other things, have generated the degradation of coral reefs and seagrasses and threatens the main source of income for many Caribbean countries.Environmental impacts from mining and hydrocarbon extraction. Exploitation of resources such as copper, coal, nickel, gold, silver, or sand, and of hydrocarbons represents an important source of income for some countries. Nonetheless, these practices affect the reserves of the minerals which impact other natural resources (water, forests, and soils) and ecosystems, causing high environmental costs. Rapid urbanization. The environmental situation of cities, especially large urban areas, is of great concern, the study emphasizes. The absence of land-use planning, unplanned land-use changes, air and water pollution, or a greater vulnerability to climatic events and natural extremes are some of the consequences of the accelerated, unplanned urban growth experienced by the region in recent decades.Instruments for action. Diverse innovative practices implemented in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as in other places around the world, show some of the lines of action that will permit the countries of the region to achieve better management and environmental sustainability. Among other measures, the third report "Perspectives on the Environment: Latin America and the Caribbean ? GEO LAC 3" highlights the following:Apply an ecological focus and land-use planning in rural and urban development policies;Integrate an ecosystem focus into environmental policy and, in corresponding measure, into sectoral policies;Implement payments for environmental services and green enterprises; Improve the organization and management of protected areas, biological corridors, and coastal areas;Encourage sustainable tourism;Increase rates of certified forest management and community-based forest management;Strengthen the administration and management policies for watersheds;Promote the development of renewable sources of energy;Demand the sustainable management of extractive activities;Increase policies and fiscal incentives that promote sustainable practices and patterns of production and consumption;Strengthen and adjust environmental regulations;Promote sustainable consumption.Structure of the report:The third report is comprised of five chapters. The first describes the main driving forces and pressures ? demographic changes, the demand for raw materials and commerce, growing globalization, climate change, technological development, and socio-political and institutional aspects ? that cause environmental change that affects Latin America and the Caribbean. Chapter 2 analyzes the situation of the state of the environment, while the third chapter evaluates the relationships and associations between environmental changes and human well-being. The fourth chapter presents four socio-economic and environmental scenarios that can facilitate decision-makers to adopt positive action in terms of mitigation and adaptation in the face of environmental challenges. The last chapter describes the tendencies that have characterized environmental policy in the region and the challenges that must be met to assure their contribution to a paradigm shift toward development that favors economic growth, the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, and the sustainable use of natural resources.The study "Latin America and the Caribbean: Environment Outlook ? GEO LAC 3" is a contribution of UNEP to promote improvements in human well-being, and to add to the debate around the concept of environmental sustainability in a changing and evolving world .The document is now available on the UNEP website: http://www.pnuma.org/geo/geoalc3For more information:UNEPLatin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO)Ciudad de Panamá, PanamáClayton, Ciudad del Saber - Avenida Morse, Edificio 103Tel: +507 305 3100Fax: +507 305 email@example.com


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Skip to comments.Iran: AIDS rate doubles in the holy city of Qom
Posted on 01/14/2008 12:54:07 PM PST by Squidpup
Tehran, 11 Jan. (AKI) - In the past year, the incidence of AIDS has doubled in the holy Shia city of Qom, second only to the Iraqi city of Najaf in religious significance.
"The great share of the newly infected have contracted the HIV virus, not through using infected syringes, but through unprotected sexual relations," said Amir, Akbari, director of the city's health centre.
In the past year the number of those affected by AIDS in Qom has risen from 177 to 324.
Forty per cent of those infected are students from the theological colleges in Qom. In Iran, according to official estimates, there are more than 16,000 infected with AIDS in the country, while non-government organisations put the total number above 100,000.
Did they get contract it from Arafat?
This kind of contradicts what Ammadinnerjacket said at Columbia....
I had no idea, those poor goats.
Must be TROP's classic graba*sticism..
Mad Mullahs on AIDS ping.
On the one hand, history indicates that Muslims have always been intolerant of homosexuals, or more accurately, those on the receiving end.
On the other hand, history indicates that there has always been a lot of homosexual activity in Muslim countries.
What's a young theology student to do, when richer, older, more powerful men are hogging all the women?
Qom on up and see me sometime.
But I thought, Nutjob said they didn't have gays in Iran.
Gee, there aren't any gays in Iran, according to Imindamood4jihad's speech at Columbia....(chuckle)
You know, maybe he was COMPLAINING bout a lack of companionship for himself, lots of stuff gets lost in translation from what I'm told....
Is there a rule concerning just how many holy cities one religion can have?
The Ayatollah Khomeini Holy City Mosque and Massage Parlor is apparently thriving.
Apparently not.
But what makes 'em holy?
Okay, there are some really good puns to be made here but I'm not in the mood to get banned today...
But!!! They have no Homosexuals in Iran!!!
A theological student in Qom,
Wanted to make a madrassa his home,
The cleric said "O.K., but you'll have to be gay, for I need to someone to polish my dome."
May buggery be upon you!
Something new we learn about the twelfth imam.
I had no idea there were that many hemophiliacs in Iran. /sarc
You have sex with little boys and you get AIDS.
And of course, the famous needle parks in Iran....
They will figure out how to hide this news.
I'm not surprised, it is a religion that is obsessed with "huris" i.e. "virgins" in this life and after life! Many of the clerics and their socalled students are sexually frustrated and are perverts. Heard of Seegheh?
The Muslim clerics in Iran since Arab-Islam invasion of Iran starting in the 7th century have always been extremely influential and actively tried to enforce and embed the Islamic 7th century laws in Iran, hence, indoctrinated the mass population over the ensuing centuries in Iran. When the late Shah and his father Reza Shah tried to diminish the cleric influence in Iran, the clerics resented the intervention. To this date, most, if not all, the ruling clerics despise the Pahlavi Dynasty, mainly because the Pahlavis tried to reduce the power of the clerics. With the rise of Mullahs to power in 1979, many if not all backward and 7th century Islamic laws have been imposed in Iran again and in full force. The idea or practice of polygamy or Seegheh does not exist in traditional Iranian/Persian culture. It is an Islam-Arab practice.
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By NEMS Daily Journal
Toshiko Smith
OKOLONA – Toshiko Haraguchi Smith, 75, died suddenly Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at her residence south of Okolona. Toshiko was born in Tobata, Japan on May 14, 1937 to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Haraguchi. She met and married her husband of 52 years, Billy B. Smith, on June 15, 1960, while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force in Japan. They made their home on the Smith family farm in Chickasaw Co. until her death on Saturday. She was a master housewife who cared deeply for her family. She was an avid TV game show watcher with her favorites being Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. She loved cooking and was especially noted for her southern cooking skill as well as her native Japanese dishes. A shopping enthusiast, she enjoyed meeting people, good conversation and sharing her jovial, silly personality. She was an avid sports fan, especially cheering on the New York Yankees. She was a longtime member of the Boone's Chapel United Methodist Church.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Okolona Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Dr. Wallace Cason III and the Rev. H. B. Miller officiating. Burial will be private.
Survivors include her husband, Billy B. Smith of Okolona; her daughter, Kathy Smith Lee and husband, Danny of Madison; her son, Henry R. Smith of Okolona; her grandchildren who affectionately knew her as Grandma, Matthew and Michael Lee of Madison; her brothers-in-law, Johnny Smith (Deana) of Gibson and Charles Smith (Effie Mae) of Okolona; nephews and niece, Larry, Jack, Margaret, Rick, David and Gene.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Smith; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Durham.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until service time Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Boone's Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Johnna Corley, 341 CR 411, Okolona, Miss. 38860.
Condolences may be emailed to email@example.com.
Randy Rye
PONTOTOC – William Randle "Randy" Rye, 56, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Dec. 30, 1956, to William Thomas "Tom" Rye and Mary Alice Stegall Rye. He graduated from South Pontotoc High School in 1974 and was a farmer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Browning Funeral Home Chpael in Pontotoc, with the Rev. Earl Barron officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Alice Stegall Rye of Pontotoc; his sister, Stephanie Rye (Lonnie) of Pontotoc; and a several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas "Tom" Rye.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Homan, Mitch Hester, Jesse Johnson, Kenny King, Roger Stegall and Jay Poe. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Earnest, Thomas Stone and James William Stegall.
Visitation is 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com.
Charles Simmons
WATER VALLEY – Charles "Buddy" Simmons, 64, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at his home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Calhoun County.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Turkey Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 80 CR 289, Water Valley, MS 38965 or the Buddy Simmons Funeral Fund, P.O. Box 160, Oxford, MS 38655.
Online condolences may be left at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.
James Buse
KENOSHA, Wis. – James Henry Buse, 83, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at United Hospital System, St. Catherine's Campus. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Guntown, to Burl Benjamin and Maude (Buse) Buse. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korea War until being honorable discharged on Sept. 4, 1948. He moved from Mississippi and lived in Kenosha for 53 years. He was united in marriage to Gena B. Buse in Kenosha on March 3, 1953. He was a tool and die maker for American Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He returned to Mississippi in 2006 where he stayed for five years, then moved back to Kenosha to be close to his family. He attended First Baptist Church. He was involved in his community as a Mason, a Shriner and a member of Local 72 Retirees. He enjoyed tinkering with antique cars, one of which was his 1957 Chevy that he passed down to his grandson, Benjamin. He enjoyed playing cards, Rook, dominoes but mostly was a true family man.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 3700 47th Avenue, Kenosha, Wis. Entombment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum. Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna (T.J.) Mews of Racine, Wis.; his grandson, Benjamin; his brother, Fred (Nell) Buse of Guntown; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on Nov. 5, 2005; eight brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation is 5:50 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a Masonic Lodge service at 7 p.m.
Online condolences may be left at www.piasecki-althaus.com.
Fred Riley
BRUCE – Fred D. Riley, 78, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. He was born on May 29, 1934, in Bruce. He was the son of D.U. "Dude" and Beatrice Brasher Riley. He graduated from Bruce High School and Delta State University. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. After returning from Germany, he moved to Jackson, where he worked 20 years for National Cash Register in sales. He loved his family, friends, training Labrador Retrievers, cooking wild game and duck hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle U. "Dude" and Beatrice Riley; a sister, Maudine Riley Baldwin (Billy); one brother, Dewey Riley (Nora); and one nephew, Eugene Riley.
He is survived by two nieces, Donna Catrett (Marvin) of Houma, La., and Beth Baldwin Madison (Ronny) of Fayette, Ala.; and three nephews, William Baldwin (Mary) of Iuka, Dewey Riley (Laura) of Houma, La., and Fred W. Riley (Rosalee) of Houma, La.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at Bruce with Bro. Robert Earl Alexander officiating. Burial will be in Bruce Cemetery.
Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Billy Edmondson
VARDAMAN – Billy Edmondson died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at his residence. He was born Feb. 8, 1952. He was a member of Varadaman First Baptist Church and a self-employed concrete contractor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Service is at 2 p.m. Monday at Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Vardaman, with Bro. Don Wilson officiating. Interment is at Midway Cemetery.
He is survived by his son, Shawn Edmondson (Phadra) Of Vardaman; daughter, Heather M. Edmondson of Calhoun City; mother, Melba Hitt of Vardaman; brothers, Carl Edmondson (Gena) of Vardaman, David Earl "Ken" Edmondson (Diane) of Pontotoc, Jeff Clements (Teresa) of Vardaman and Jerry Clements (Barbara) of Tupelo; sisters, Diane Kirby (Danny) of Houston and Nita James of Calhoun City; and grandchildren, Latreece Cardwell and Braxton Edmondson.
He was proceeded in death by his father, James Edmondson; brother, Dale Halloway; grandparents, Jim and Estelle Reedy, Tom and Thelma Edmondson; and stepfather, Bill Clements.
Pallbearers are Kenny Hamilton, Wade Hamilton, Earl McGregor, Bobby Parker, Dewayne Winter and Gelacio Suasti, Verga "Angel". Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Cardwell, Robert Wright, Kemp Lucius and Mark Lucius.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Online Condolences can be made at parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com.
Pearlie Logan
ABBEVILLE – Pearlie Thompson Logan, 96, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at her home. Arrangmements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hodges-Freeman Funeral Home in Oxford.
Sammy Inmon
NETTLETON – Sammy Inmon, 75, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at his residence. A life-long Nettleton native, he was born on July 20, 1937, to Wylie Anderson and Valker C. Inmon. He owned and operated Inmon's Furniture for many years. He was a member of Nettleton Pentecostal Church and currently served as a board member.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Nettleton Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Larry and Jordan Davis officiating. Burial will be in Jones Chapel Cemetery in Nettleton. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Norene Inmon; two daughters, Rhonda Vaughn (Michael) of Hatley and Patti Guin (Jason) of Plantersville; two sons, Ricky Inmon (Tammi) and Randle Inmon (Paula), both of Nettleton; 13 grandchildren, Carrie Neal, Chris and Dustin McKay, Lily and Joseph Guin, Jason and Timothy Foster, Brandon Inmon, Lacey Fay Finney, Courtney, Austin and Wesley Fay and Chad Vaughn; 10 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Frances Warren of Brewer, Jane Rhudy (G.C.) of Nettleton, Brenda Rogers (Eddie) of Texas, and Martha Fay Inmon of Nettleton; and two sisters-in-law, Annie Lee Inmon and Charlotte Waltz.
He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Dale Strawn; his daughter, Kathy Foster; and one brother, Junior Inmon.
Pallbearers will be The Bible Class of Nettleton Pentecostal Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Tammi Inmon and Merle Hipps.
Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. today at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
Reynole Clayton
MANTACHIE – Reynole Wallace Clayton, 78, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at his home. He was born March 18, 1934, to Jap and Rennie Mae Wallace Clayton. He worked at Penn Tire for 18 years, until it closed. He then went back to school an earned a degree in electronic technology and started his profession in Biology Medicine at the North Mississippi Medical Center, where he worked until his retirement in 1999. He was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was a wonderful domino player and loved growing tomatoes, peanuts and huge watermelons. He especially loved fishing on the Tennessee River.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the McNeece-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Mantachie with Bro. Lloyd Minor and Bro. Garry Carroll officiating. Burial will be in the Walton cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary Ellen Clayton; two sons, Reynole " Bear" Clayton and David Clayton (Donna), all of Mantachie; one daughter, Betty Brown (Larry) of Tupelo; four grandchildren, Dave Clayton (Melissa), Casey L. Clayton (Casey), Britney Brown and Whitney Brown; four great-grandchildren, Noah, Gabi, Ali and Asher Clayton; four sisters, Oleta Haven of Mobile, Ala., Eva Loden of Tupelo, Clara Moore of Mantachie and Joyce Brown (Odis) of Tupelo; one sister-in-law, Ruby Clayton of Fulton; and special friends, Donald, Charlotte, and Tiffany Yielding and Dr. Julian Loden.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Trelvie and Thurman Clayton; one sister, Christine Moore; and his parents.
Pallbearers will be Gary Moore, Dr. Gearl Loden, Andrew Malone, Jason Engle, Johnny Easterling, Brent Moore, Danny Moore, and Mark Clayton. Honorary pallbearers will be the domino players in Mantachie and Fulton.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at McNeece-Morris Funeral Home in Mantachie.
Online condolences may be expressed at mcneecemorrisfuneralhome.com.
Joseph Mott
TUPELO – Joseph E. Mott, 78, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the Tupelo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Lee County, on May 9, 1934, to Charles E. and Elzia Mae Pope Mott. He was an electrician by trade and worked for several local companies.
Services will be at noon Monday at the Euclatubba Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Covington officiating. W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Finkel (David) of Saltillo; three sons, Gerald Mott (Barbara) of Fawn Grove, Jody and Jerome Mott, both of the Auburn Community; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and the mother of his children, Geraldine Bishop Mott.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 11 siblings.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
Jerry Cummings
CORINTH – Jerry Alvin Cummings, 55, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at his residence.
Services are at 2 p.m. Monday at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Interment is at Holly Cemetery.
Visitation is noon until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Margaret McCollum
MOOREVILLE – Margaret Jean McCollum, 83, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the Community Hospice at Darlington Oaks. She was born in Itawamba County on June 20, 1929, to Eugene and Zelda Hankins Walton. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, plants and especially flowers.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with the Rev. Jimmy Hutcheson officiating. Burial will be in West Heights Cemetery in Pontotoc.
Survivors include two sons, James McCollum (Cindy) and Roy McCollum (fiancee, Alisha Kizer); one daughter, Avielee Underwood (Curtis); three sisters, Marty Holihan, Gartha Creekmore and Fannie Lee Lackey; 18 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John McCollum; four children, Jerry McCollum, Martha Yeager, Andrew Umpfrees and Margarie Fowler; and son-in-law, John; and four brothers, Otha, Glen, Dale and Theron Walton.
Pallbearers will be Dale McGhee, Terry and James McKinney, Tim Rock, Jamie McCollum and Chris Holloway.
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.
Dayton Taylor
BOONEVILLE – Dayton W. Taylor, 96, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Tishomingo Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Booneville Funeral Home.
Sally Lindsey
FULTON – Sally Lindsey, 75, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at her residence. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and she was friendly to everyone. She retired as a seamstress from Lucky Star and she enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the Church of God.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Waters Funeral Home in Baldwyn with Bro. Marvin Henry officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Gayle Scott of Fulton and Sharon Holland of Baldwyn; one son, Carl Jason Lindsey of Baldwyn; three sisters, Ruth Engleman of Florida, Thelma Lambert of Texas and Velma Blaine of Mississippi; three brothers, Bill Henry of Evergreen Bro. Marvin Henry of Baldwyn and Robert Henry of Louisville; grandchildren, Jennifer Thomas, Ricky Hodge, Veronica Brown, Carrie Crook, Lori Crook, Matthew Crook, Jessica Gray, Brienna Scott, Andrea Scott, Michael Gray, Bradley Hall, Brandon Hall, Tessa Crook, Stephanie Roberts; a number of great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lindsey; daughters, Lola Sue Brown and Carrie Lynn Potts; sons, William Crook and Michael Crook; granddaughter, Miranda Scott; daughter-in-law, Renea Crook; her parents, Newton and Eunice Berryhill Lindsey; and two brothers and six sisters.
Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Jackie Rouse
AUBURN – Jackie Rouse, 57, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.
Genette Barrett
BELMONT – Genette Payne Barrett, 80, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Red Bay Hospital. She was born in Belmont to Den and Gertrude Payne. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and was an employee of Blue Bell for 40 years and also Mid-South Drapery.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Weems and Bro. James Segars officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Cemetery in Belmont. Deaton Funeral Home in Belmont will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are two daughters, Jackie Moody (W.D.) and Sheila Sparks (Rick), all of Belmont; five grandchildren, Tiffany Wigginton (Shone), Tamara Sparks (Kyle), Tyson Dill, Curt Sparks and Nick Sparks; five great-grandchildren, Morgan Huggins, Cole Wigginton, Gabby Wigginton, Bristol Sparks and Bentlee Sparks; two brothers, Bob Payne (Mary) and Billy Joe Payne (Doris), all of Belmont; and one sister, Eloise Parker (Elbert) of Vina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Braxton Barrett; her parents; and five sisters, Lenette McDonald, Gladys Sparks, Lorene Credille, Jewel Pardue and Evelyn Sparks.
Pallbearers will be Dicky Sparks, Bill McDonald, Shane McDonald, Ted Sparks, Mark Chumbley and Eric McDonald.
Visitation is 1 to 3 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church.
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TUPELO – The Rev. Charles A. Kelly, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors.


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Three Emery County boys enjoyed the experience of a lifetime as they traveled this summer to play baseball in the Cooperstown Dreams Park "Tournament of Champions" in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Tyson Roper, Dillon Wilstead and Ridge Nielson traveled with the Utah Bombers to the tournament. The boys have played with the Utah Bombers, a team made up of players from Pleasant Grove and Lehi, for the past few seasons. Dave Hreinson and Darin Livingston coach the team.
More than 100 teams came to New York to play in Cooperstown, the legendary home of baseball. Teams from Hawaii and Alaska were recognized for traveling the farthest. Twenty-two baseball stadiums were scattered throughout the park and each team stayed in a clubhouse at the baseball village, also located on the grounds.
The week long tournament kicked off with an opening ceremony. Parachutes dropped from the sky, the flag was presented and each team was introduced.
A skills competition followed the ceremony. Tyson competed in the Road Runner competition, where competitors were timed to see how quickly they could run the bases. Dillon participated in the King of Swat competition, a home-run derby, where each player was given five swings of the bat. Both boys did well, but did not make it to the final rounds of competition.
Ridge participated with the team in the Around the Horn Plus competition. In this competition, the team is timed as they throw the ball to each base. After the preliminary round, the Bombers had one of the fastest times, qualifying them for the final round. They ended up placing second out of the 102 teams who participated, quite a feat for the Utah team.
For the next few days, the Bombers played multiple games to help place them for the final single elimination championship tournament. They defeated Team Bat-R-Up from Nevada, Colorado's Rocky Mountain Thunder and East Lansing Cardinals. They lost to two Florida teams, Sal Urso's High Performance and Jax Invaders. A third loss came at the hands of Alabama's Viper Baseball Academy.
Going into the single elimination tournament with a 3-3 record, they were ranked 45 out of 102 teams. They won their first game against Jax Beach Barracudas from Florida, 10-9. A loss to the Tampa Tarpons ended their bid for a championship.
Along with playing talented teams from across the nation, the boys had a chance to visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum contains three floors of memorabilia and exhibits that honor baseball's finest players, both past and present.
They were able to walk through the Babe Ruth room and see the bat Babe Ruth used to hit his record-breaking 60th homerun, as well as the ball. It was a thrill to see Roberto Clemente's jersey, Willie Mays' glove, a baseball from the first World Series and the rare Honus Wagner baseball card.
The Negro Leagues exhibit showed the threatening letters the African American players received for playing baseball. The boys also saw a case of World Series championship rings and a plaque gallery of all the members who have been inducted.
To pass time between games, the boys traded collectible pins with players from other teams.
The highlight of the week was the Bombers induction into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. As part of the induction, each of the boys received a Hall of Fame championship ring. Their team will now become a part of history in the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame museum.
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Tupelo native Robert Scribner and his Hansons-Brooks Distance Project teammates won the men's national club cross country championship last weekend in Lexington, Ky.
"I think we were being a little underrated going into the race," Scribner said Friday. "Not a lot of people were picking us to win, maybe because a couple of our better guys couldn't run due to injury.
"But we went into the race thinking we had a good chance. We wanted to make a statement about the depth and quality of our team."
Scribner finished 30th overall to help his squad, which was led by overall winner Jacob Riley, a former Stanford standout.
Riley's winning time on a tough 10K course was 29:58.365. Scribner finished in 31:16.054.
"I was OK with my time," Scribner said. "I was hoping to be in the top 20, but I'm pleased to have been a scoring member of the team. I feel like I did my part."
It rained for several days before the race, Scribner said. "It was the hardest cross country race I'd ever done but also kind of fun. The course was very hilly, in a horse park, with very slow conditions. You really pay the price if you start out too fast."
Hansons-Brooks, based in Michigan, scored 50 points to 77 for the runners up, the Team Asics Aggie Running Club. The team finished second in the event a couple of years ago, while Scribner was recovering from an injury.
The 27-year-old Scribner, who makes his home in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills, Mich., won a state cross country title at Tupelo High School in 2003. He qualified for the NCAA nationals at Mississippi State in 2008.
"The cool thing about the national club championship is that it's a team thing, and you don't get a lot of that kind of racing after college," Scribner said. "If it was just an individual race, there might not be the incentive in the last mile – what's the difference between finishing 30th and finishing 35th?
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by Joe Buscaglia
posted Jun 4 2014 3:30PM
The Bills have now reached the halfway point during their annual Organized Team Activities. After completing five practices out of the scheduled 10, there were some glaring takeaways from the day of practice.
Who stood out with superb play, and who stood out for all the wrong reasons? Here are some observations from the most recent day of practice in Orchard Park:
1) Sloppy day for the offense
- For three straight practices, it seemed as though the offense was getting the better of the defense in taking advantages of miscues down the field during team drills. Based on what was seen on Wednesday, the offense couldn't make it four days in a row. The Bills just were not on the same page on that side of the ball for quite a bit of practice, especially during the final eight possessions. Wide receivers ran the wrong routes, quarterbacks missed throws, offensive linemen whiffed on assignments… all in all, it was a sub-par day for all three units of the Buffalo Bills' offense.
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- Each day the positional spotlight shifts from one to the next, and on Wednesday WGR took a closer look at some of the receivers. Sammy Watkins continues to impress during the padless practices that preaches a lack of physicality. He can extend for most any pass and has good enough hands to bring in most passes, regardless of their location. What was most impressive Wednesday, at least to your author, was the breakdown at the top of his routes. He ran the route so hard and well, that when he was going to cut out of the breakdown grass was noticeably kicking up behind his cleats. He had a miscue, running the incorrect route on one play that led to an interception, but had another splendid day. Kevin Elliott is also showing a lot of ability during OTAs. He ran a splendid route during 11-on-11 drills near the goal line but dropped the pass right in his mitts. The impressive part is that he didn't sulk. He got right back to the huddle, ran an even better route on the next play and Thad Lewis hit him for a touchdown. As for one at the position that wasn't so impressive, you can start to see why the 6-foot-6 Ramses Barden has never caught on anywhere. There is no deception to his game, he lacks the sort of game speed receivers have to have and is limited really to jump ball scenarios for his effectiveness. He's likely a long shot to make the roster.
3) Asper gets a bump
- Without Chris Williams (who was absent from practice) to play at left guard on Wednesday, the Bills had to use another player at that position on the first unit. Some would have thought the team would use fifth-round pick Cyril Richardson in that role without Williams there, but it was actually Mark Asper getting the reps. The 6-foot-7, 325-pound Asper was one of the cluster of players Doug Marrone said he saw potential in at the end of the year, and he got some valuable playing time at practice Wednesday. With experience all over the offensive line in college — even at center — perhaps Asper could challenge Doug Legursky for a spot on the roster after camp.
4) Under the radar CB making plays
- The Bills liked the performance of cornerback Mario Butler so much in the first three days of practice that they elected to give him first-team reps at practice on Tuesday. That trend continued Wednesday and the Bills were rewarded for it. Butler has been able to keep up with most of the receivers on the roster, and even broke up a jump ball against Sammy Watkins late in the practice. He was a free agent acquisition in 2013, but has the size the NFL is looking for in their cornerbacks at 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds. Keep an eye on Butler, he's earning more reps and taking advantage of some of the veterans not being able to participate.
5) Fifth-round pick struggles even more
- The first five days of OTAs have not been kind to fifth-round pick Cyril Richardson. He's been caught flat-footed on more than one occasion through the first half of the practices, and that continued with two glaring lapses occurring on Wednesday. On one play in pass protection, Richardson completely whiffed on fellow rookie and seventh-round pick Randell Johnson, allowing the linebacker to get a sack too quickly after the snap. Later in the day, defensive tackle Stefan Charles ripped right past Richardson to stop a Bryce Brown counter run three yards in the backfield. Perhaps that's part of the reasoning why Asper, and not Richardson, got first-team reps without Chris Williams at practice Wednesday.
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Eldorado High School's Erica Graczyk was the Eagles' big winner at Wednesday's Black Diamond Conference Girls' Track & Field Meet in Chester.
Graczyk finished third in the high jump, clearing the bar at 4'8'.
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The 800 meter relay team of Sadie Steed, Sarah Baldwin, Alyssa Payne and Graczyk finished fourth with a time of 2:02.48.
Steed went 20''11 3/4' in the triple jump for fifth place and Danielle Bradley had a sixth place finish in the 300 meter hurdles with a time of 59.8.
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Comments: Not a Newton-guy traditionally. Grabbed these for their forefoot room and weight. Really like the feel of the shoes. Quick and light, moderate cushion. The lugs are far less prominent than in other Newtons. Good, fast trainer. I've run in them 10-12 times at 6:20-7:00 pace, 8-10 miles. I'm 175, 6'2, midfoot striker.
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Comments: There aren't very many reviews on this shoe as it is a very new shoe. I hope to provide a little insight for people considering Newton's new shoe, the Energy. I have logged many miles in this shoe including many 5k's and a half-marathon since I've owned these. This shoe wants to run fast! I would have considered myself a heel striker before and noticed that I wasn't a very efficient runner and felt that I would push myself and my feet would get very sore. Since transitioning to the Energy which promotes mid/forefoot striking I find that my running is more efficient. The 5 lugs in the forefoot want to push you forward so I feel that less effort is exerted. It's almost springy. The tread is holding up very nicely as is the exterior top, sides, and insole of the shoe. Stitching is top notch as well as quality. You won't be disappointed with this shoe. It's my favorite running shoe right now. Thanks for reading.
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The Efficiency of the Common Law: The Puzzle of Mixed Legal Families
Nuno M. Garoupa
Texas A&M University School of Law; Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) - Católica Global School of Law
Carlos Gómez Ligüerre
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July 25, 2011
Wisconsin International Law Journal, 2012
Illinois Program in Law, Behavior and Social Science Paper No. LBSS11-31
Many legal economists have suggested that the common law system is more conducive to economic growth than the civil law system. Such literature has been popularized within the legal origins movement. From the perspective of such literature, the existence of hybrid, pluralist or mixed legal jurisdictions is a puzzle. Why has civil law persisted while common law is more efficient?
This paper discusses the efficiency of the common law hypothesis from the perspective of hybrid jurisdictions. We argue that the complexities of legal systems require a more nuanced analysis. The consequence is that there is no single efficient outcome, thus undermining the "one-size-fits-all" theory of the legal origins literature.
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Philips Fidelio X1 | Review & Comparison
Quick Summary
(As compared to AKG's K702 Anniversary and Q701)
- X1: Warm and smooth but with a slight "U" shape, a little more of a "fun" signature, bigger bass w/deeper extension, mids less prominent and a bit more neutral sounding, slightly more treble sparkle. Soundstage size is pretty similar to the Anniversaries, but with smaller instruments and a little more distant presentation. As a result, inside the soundstage there is a little more spaciousness and room and slightly better imaging.
- K702 Anniversary: Also warm and smooth but with a flatter more balanced signature and more natural timbre, less bass, mids fuller and lusher, treble a little warmer/smoother. Soundstage size is pretty similar to the X1, but with larger instruments and a bit more intimate presentation.
- Q701: Thinner, lighter, drier, faster, more mids (and upper mid), and airier. Less body and weight to mids and bass. The soundstage is a bit more distant sounding and instruments float more.
The X1's packaging is pretty nice and looks fairly classy and clean, apart from a somewhat obnoxious white "Philips" badge. The box has a nice smooth finish and is made of thick and sturdy cardboard. There are two pieces to the box and the top part pulls apart like a lid. One thing I like about the X1's box is that it can double as a case for the headphones. I store my X1s back in the box when not in use. Inside the bottom portion of the box, the headphones and cable are fitted into a velvety-covered molded plastic piece. If you lift that molded piece out you will reveal the rest of the cable as well as a nice little paperback booklet detailing the headphone (Philips is clearly proud of this can). The headphone also comes with a gold plated 1/4" to 1/8" adapter and a little plastic "cable management" piece (not pictured), which is meant for looping your cable around to take up some of the slack.
I was attracted to the X1s as soon as I first saw pictures of them as they had all the physical traits I prefer in a headphone: open design, large spacious ear cups, velour pads, detachable cable, and self-adjusting-headband. They were also one of the best looking headphones I'd seen. Seeing them in person now, I can confirm that they're physically beautiful. The colors, materials, and finish all look and feel great. These are a very classy headphone (apart from a small and unnecessary "High Definition" branding on one of the earcups, no doubt influenced by the Philips HDTV division - luckily it's hardly noticeable). They feel pretty solid and tightly constructed. There's very little play in the parts. Even though the build seems good, I would still be careful with the X1s and wouldn't throw them around - because they are so tightly constructed it almost feels like something will break if impacted due to a lack of play in the parts. IMO the X1s are a headphone meant to be used at home and babied. Philips seems to have been thinking the same thing as the box even says "indoor headphone" on it!
The X1 weighs a little more than the AKGs, but they're not bad at all (the AKGs are a VERY light headphone after all). I think the actual weights are 362 g for the X1 and 235 g for the AKG. Philips refers to the X1s headband as a "self-adjustable airy hammock with 3D mesh." It's a self-adjusting headband design similar to the one AKG uses, and it works well. One thing that surprised me was the amount (or lack thereof) of headband extension. There isn't a ton of room, and I can potentially see it being a problem for larger heads. For my smaller head, it's pretty much a perfect fit. If you do have a larger head though, there is still hope as the outer bars are bendable. You should be able to free up some extra room by repositioning them as needed.
Size Comparison (Click to show)
Here is a size comparison picture between the X1s and AKGs:
I've heard bad things about the stock cable, which is a shame because it's quite handsome. It's black, 9 feet long, and is of the braided variety. It terminates into an attractive 1/4" plug (a 1/8" adapter is included). The microphonics on the cable are surprisingly loud, although I don't care, as I would never walk around outside with an X1. People say you should replace the stock cable in order to improve the damping factor a little (due to high resistance in the stock cable). I measured the stock cable's resistance and got 1.8 ohms, which is on the high side. It's easy to replace the cable as it simply connects via a 3.5mm jack on the left ear cup (speaking of which, I'd recommended taking extra care not to accidentally damage that earcup jack). If you do decide to replace the cable, I recommend NOT going crazy and instead just getting an inexpensive one. The Monoprice "mobile" 3.5mm cables are a good option. I've measured the 6 foot version to have a low 0.4 ohm resistance and it's attractive, comes in multiple sizes, and is dirt cheap. The Mediabridge 3.5mm cables are basically the same just in a different color. You also shouldn't expect that much to change when replacing the cable. We're talking about a VERY small difference in the sound here. These are CABLES after all! I just don't want people to get out of hand and start chasing different cables, suddenly hearing all kinds of subtle placebo-ish differences in their X1. My advice is to just get a solid $5-10 cable to avoid the stock cable's resistance issues, then forget about cables and just use the damn headphone.
Apart from the few issues mentioned, I think Philips did a great job designing the X1.
I find the X1s to be incredibly comfortable - one of the comfiest I've used. The headband has an ample amount of padding and is quite wide with a lot of surface area to distribute the weight, so the headphones feel light on the head. The ear pads are also amply padded, with soft velour wrapped memory foam, and the ear cups are quite deep - deeper than the Anniversaries (although slightly smaller in diameter). They're not quite as deep as the thickest part of the Q701 pad, but almost - and it's the same thickness around the entire pad. For big-eared head-fiers (myself included) these are one of the deeper earcups out there. The earpad openings are oval shaped, and that oval is tilted back to line up with the shape of your ears. The pads themselves are not angled but the drivers are. One small thing I've noticed is that strong bass can cause the cloth material covering the drivers to vibrate a little, and if the tips of your ears happen to touch this cloth it can occasionally cause a minor tickling sensation during that type of bass. Most of the time it's not really noticeable, but I feel I should still point it out. Interestingly, the cups don't really pivot side to side, however it seems to be a non-issue in terms of their fit. I don't feel any unusual or excessive clamping pressure with the X1s.
The velour pad material is a different type than what AKGs uses. It's sort of shiny looking, but it's soft and feels nice. There doesn't seem to be any itchiness, a problem I've mainly had with Audio Techinica pads. The only bad thing about the earpads is that apparently they're GLUED ON (*face palm*) and are NOT designed to be replaced. On a headphone this expensive, this is a pretty bad oversight. I don't know if Philips (or I guess I should say "Funai" now) listens to feedback, but….replaceable pads please. I can't tell you how much I adore AKGs removable bayonet lock pad system. My only two complaints with the design are the fixed pads and the less-than-great stock cable. The latter is much less of an issue of course, since you can just use your own cable. But the fixed pads should to be addressed IMO.
I find the X1s to be a little more comfortable than the Anniversaries, mainly due to the deeper earcups and more generous headband padding. I also prefer the Q701 earpads to the Anniversaries, again due to their greater depth. All three headphones are very comfortable though and are useable for multi-hour sessions.
Before I listened to the X1s, there were three potential sonic deal breakers I was worried about. They were: How bright will the treble be? How recessed will the mids be? and Will the bass overpower everything? After getting them I was pleased to hear that none of these turned out be an issue.
The X1s sound fairly warm and smooth with big bass and just a hint of treble sparkle (but still smooth sounding). The mids are thankfully present and not recessed, and are slightly warmer than neutral. Even though the X1s are warm sounding, they still have a mild "U" shaped response that pushes them a little more towards that fun home-theatery type of signature. They are still pretty balanced sounding though, with good genre bandwidth. The soundstage is on the large side and is spacious sounding with good separation and imaging. Considering the warmth of the X1, their overall speed is pretty good. They also have a pretty good texture to their sound. The X1s are a bit less dry sounding than most open headphones. It seems like the X1's have a little better room ambience, meaning you can hear the reverb from the recording space a little better, while the Anniversaries are a little drier in this regard. With the Anniversaries you can hear more low level noises, like chairs squeaking (although this is partly related to the more forward mids). The X1s are pretty easy to drive, and like most open headphones they leak quite a bit of sound.
The Anniversaries in comparison to the X1 are flatter and more balanced sounding, with fuller lusher mids. The Anniversaries treble is slightly warmer, and combined with their lesser bass quantity they end up sounding slightly "n" shaped coming from the X1s. The soundstage size is similar between the two, although the Anniversaries instruments can sound a little larger and more intimate, while the X1s smaller more distant instruments can make their soundstage sound a little roomier. The Anniversaries timbre usually sounds more realistic and natural, although the X1s are still a bit decent in this regard - better than some other mid-fi cans I've heard. The Anniversaries are also more refined and "audiophile" in sound, and the X1s forgo some of that.
The Q701 is definitely a lighter, brighter, drier, and faster sounding can then the X1. There is greater air and emphasis on upper mids and highs. The bass is light next to the X1. The soundstage sounds a bit farther reaching.
The bass on the X1s is big, fun, and enjoyable. Its quantity and extension are both surprising for a headphone this open. It can be a little loose at times, the speed and texture aren't perfect, and the bass loses a little quality and smoothness as it goes into the deepest frequencies, but I partly feel these are somewhat acceptable concessions for the X1 to make. While some of the X1's bass technicalities may not be the best, whatever compromises it makes to achieve it's "fun" sound seem to be worth it, as once you're listening and enjoying it the minor details often become irrelevant.
The X1 actually has a bass hump around 65-70 Hz, which is pretty deep bass. That's into sub-bass territory, and it makes for a fun addition with movies and games. The X1s still aren't quite a "bass head" can - they sound too balanced for that. They're able to manage good genre bandwidth, with enough bass to inject fun into electronic genres while still being able to pull of classical and jazz without the bass overwhelming. While the X1s bass is a bit accentuated, it thankfully transitions nicely into the mids. Headphones like the DT990 have a problem where they have lot of mid bass impact but don't have much midrange to transition into. As a result their bass ends up sounding a little weird and isolated from the rest of the frequencies (IMO). The X1's bass is more smoothly connected to the mids and sounds more natural and balanced as a result. The Anniversary takes this a step further, with the bass and mids further blending into each other.
Compared to the Anniversaries, the X1's bass has greater quantity in both mid and sub-bass frequencies. There is greater body and impact on the X1. The X1 also has a lengthier decay, a quality more often found in closed headphones. The Anniversaries bass speed is a little better, and they keep a little better quality into the low sub bass, sounding a bit smoother on the lowest frequencies. The Anniversaries bass is flatter sounding and is more modest and balanced with the rest of the signature. The X1's bass forgoes that for more fun, and is capable of underlining the whole track with a layer of fun that is more difficult for the Anniversary to pull off.
What surprises me about the X1's big bass is that it's all happening inside a pretty large and open soundstage. This is an impressive feat considering that it's uncommon for a headphone to have both of these traits simultaneously. Usually a headphone will focus attention on one or the other, but the X1 ambitiously goes after both of them, and the end result is a pretty cool combination.
To Quote Happy Bullets,
Overall I feel that if you can look past its imperfect technicalities, the bass on the X1 is a lot of fun.
I've tried a couple of the popular "fun" headphones, and they often seem to overly color or neglect the mids. I like the X1s because they seem to do a good job at sidestepping this problem, presenting a competent an even-sounding mid-range in-stride with the rest of the signature.
The X1 mids are present and not deficient, but they're not a particular focus either - not the same way as on the Anniversaries. The Anniversaries mids are definitely one of its highlights, and it has a midrange that's not only more forward and engaging but also more lush and organic sounding. Sometimes the mids on the Anniversaries can really reach out and grab hold of you, whereas the mids on the X1 are more content to just get through the song. The Anniversaries mids are a little warmer while the X1's are a little more neutral sounding, but the X1s mids still have a little smoothness to them.
The Anniversaries mid-range is thicker, fuller, and more intimate - the mids on the X1 can sometimes be a bit distant sounding in comparison. While I normally don't strive for an intimate sound, I can hear the appeal it can have - sometimes when listening to music on the X1s I want to turn the volume up louder to bring back some of that intimacy. On the other hand, sometimes I don't want that intimacy, and during these times I prefer the X1s approach more. Some examples are gaming, movies, and TV - all areas where I tend to prefer a more distant presentation. The way the X1 presents its mids seems to allow it to free up a little more space and room inside the soundstage, which seems to benefit all the just-mentioned examples. If you are specifically looking for an intimate mid-centric headphone, you may want to think twice about getting the X1. You should probably look into the HD650 or Anniversaries instead. There are plenty of mid-rich as well as mid-recessed headphone options out there, but there is a fine line in the middle of the two and I think the X1 falls more closely into this area.
The Q701s mids are also nice, with good clarity. However they can sometimes be too light sounding, lacking in body and weight next to the warmer X1 and Anniversary. Another issue with the Q701 is that some of the upper mids are occasionally too forward and can become a bit hard, strident, and glaring. This is definitely less of a problem on the Anniversaries, but they're still not immune to it. The X1 is pretty much in the clear though, and if you're listening to a recording that has overly forward mids/uppermids in the mix, the X1 can sound less fatiguing.
Overall I'm pretty happy with the mids on the X1 and they fit naturally in with the rest of its sound.
The X1 has an interesting and slightly unusual treble. They have a hint of treble sparkle, but it's probably less than you're expecting - these are still a warm and smooth sounding headphone. While there is that hint of sparkle and clarity the X1s also roll off the uppermost treble fairly quickly. This prevents sibilance and keeps the sound smooth at the cost of covering up some highest frequency details and hampering the air some. The treble ultimately ends up sounding sort of smooth and sparkly at the same time. Sometimes the X1s treble can sound a tad artificial and unrefined, but I consider this somewhat normal for this price range - in other words, just a little reminder that this is still a "mid-fi" dynamic can. The AKGs do have a bit more refinement in their treble though.
The treble on the Anniversaries is slightly smoother than the X1, but the Anniversary also draws more brightness from its stronger upper mids. As a result the X1 usually doesn't sound that much "brighter" in a comparison. The Anniversary can even sound brighter on certain tracks depending on what's going on. Also affecting the perception of brightness is the lesser bass quantity on the Anniversaries, which makes them sound flatter, while the stronger bass on the X1 adds more weight and warmth to the sound.
Neither headphones treble or brightness sounds offensive to me. Sibilance isn't a problem on either.
While the amount of air is close, I think X1 has just slightly more. Although the Anniversaries have slightly warmer treble, I think their treble is also a bit more linear, rolling of more slowly as it extends into the highest frequencies - helping it keep similar air to the X1. Q701 still clearly has more air then either of them and they are definitely brighter sounding headphone than the X1s - no doubt aided by their more prominent upper mid presence.
The X1s are NOT comparable to the DT990 and HE400 in terms of treble. The DT990s will still sound sizzling hot next to the X1s. The much better balanced HE400s are still a couple notches up from the X1 in treble.
I personally wouldn't mind slightly more treble and air from the X1 (same way I feel about the Anniversaries), but I also think it's pretty good as is and walks a safe middle ground.
For me, this is a VERY important aspect of sound. In fact, it was pretty much THE determining factor on whether or not I would keep the X1s - I'm absolutely a soundstage whore, and I could care less about the rest of the X1s sound signature if it did it all with a small and claustrophobic soundstage. Luckily the X1s soundstage and imaging were a pleasant surprise. Both were better than I was expecting and they sealed the deal for me.
The soundstage is large and similar in size to the Anniversaries, although less intimate sounding. This is sort of similar to the often used "closer to the stage Vs. a few rows back" description, but I think that phrasing is a little cliché and over generalized for describing a headphone's presentation. Soundstage width is similar between the two. The X1 may have a little advantage in depth - in part due to their less intimate nature. Height is also fairly similar between the two, although the AKGs may have a slight advantage due to their larger sounding instruments.
The X1's imaging is quite good. I was expecting the X1s imaging to be a bit diffuse and hazy, but it's surprisingly focused and sharp. I actually find the X1's imaging to be a bit better than on the Anniversaries. The X1's secret to pulling this off is its smaller less intimate sounding instruments. They tend to make the X1's soundstage come across as being a bit more spacious and roomy then the Anniversaries - not necessarily larger, but roomier. This is similar to the reason why the Q701's soundstage has an advantage over the Anniversary - but the X1s sound a lot more fun while doing it. The different presentation seems to sharpen the imaging and improve the separation a little. The extra roominess is more noticeable and appreciated when gaming then it is with stereo music. In contrast to the X1s, the Anniversaries instruments are larger and more intimate sounding, and as a result things can occasionally sound more diffuse and crowded inside the soundstage. As the size of the instruments increases, it often becomes more of a struggle for the headphone to keep an impression of soundstage size, space, and distance. The Anniversaries fuller mids aren't helping anything either. The Anniversaries larger more intimate sounding instruments can be a cool effect, and are often appreciated for music, but for gaming and movies the X1s seem to benefit a little more from their type of presentation.
The Q701's soundstage still sounds a little larger and capable of placing things farther out, although a fair amount of that comes as a result of their lighter airier signature. The instruments of course will "float" more on the Q701s, with there being less weight and low end to ground them.
Overall I feel the X1's soundstage and imaging are both excellent, and are one of the X1's highlights.
More soundstage talk in the gaming section…
The X1s are probably the best overall gaming headphone I've personally heard. I say this because they have the highest combination of "competitive" and "fun" abilities that I've heard in a single headphone.
During my first initial listening session with the X1, I could tell the signature coming from them would be great for gaming, and they didn't disappoint. The combination of a slightly fun-tilted signature with immersive bass, open soundstage, and clear imaging makes them almost specialized for gaming and movies. The X1s work really well with Dolby Headphone, projecting a large and coherent soundstage without any abnormal jumps between sounds - objects pan smoothly around the soundstage and there's a good amount of spaciousness to be heard, which is surprising considering the warmth of the X1.
Earlier I mentioned that the X1s mids sometimes sound more distant when compared to the Anniversaries, but when gaming I want to hear space and distance - and the X1's can do this a bit better than the Anniversaries while still keeping a weighty sound. The Anniversaries larger instruments and greater intimacy can sometimes throw you off on distance, occasionally making distant sounds seem a little bit closer than they do on the X1.
I prefer the X1s to the Anniversaries for fun and immersive gaming because they combine a more fun tilted signature along with a slightly roomier soundstage and slightly sharper imaging. All three of those things improve the immersion for me. With the Anniversaires, the full mids, natural timbre, refined sound, and larger sounding instruments all give it nice immersion as well. But things like refinement and timbre are bit less important for gaming than they are for music, and I think the soundstage whore in me caves a bit to the X1's roomier soundstage and immersive bass.
As far as competitive gaming goes, if the X1s lose any points it's not because of their soundstage or imaging. They are warm with a fun signature though, and the bass can be a problem at times - covering up subtle details in the mids (which are already more laid-back then the Anniversaries mids). Running the X1s through a bass reducing EQ would probably help some for competitive gaming. The Anniversaries are flatter and more balanced sounding, with more reserved bass and more obviously forward mids, which is an area where a lot of the competitive details lie. The X1 do gain more soundstage points over the Anniversaries for sounding a little more spacious with sharper imaging - the Anniversaries soundstage sounds a tad more crowded and diffuse. All in all, it's kind of impossible for headphones like the X1 to truly excel at competitive gaming, since the best headphones for that will always be the ones that focus on presenting just those fine details in the mids and highs (footsteps/reloading/etc.) while keeping the bass reserved and out of the way. Still, I think the X1s do a damn good job of pulling off the best competitive ability that they can while still managing the fun signature that they do, so I don't fault them for any shortcomings in that area.
Overall I would rate the X1s competitive ability somewhat similarly to the Anniversaries. When listening for positional cues and details with both of them, I hear a small soundstage/imaging advantage for the X1 but a signature advantage for the Anniversary. I feel the two differences almost counterbalance each other, but the ultimate deciding factor may come down to the bass. I won't quibble over the fine details though, as I usually reserve my competitive gaming for the Q701s. They still hold a small competitive advantage over both the Anniversary and X1 due to their faster, lighter, clearer signature coupled with their open soundstage. With my pair, I can also control their level of bass with a flick of a switch (literally). For immersive gaming, while the Q701's open airy soundstage does gives them their own brand of immersion, they are lacking in weight and body next to the Anniversaries and X1s which ultimately puts them at a disadvantage. Bass boosting them helps, but the mids will still lack some weight and body and they will still be on the dry side. In my opinion, the X1s hold an edge over both AKGs in terms of fun factor and immersion.
I should mention for people who already own the Anniversaries...do keep in mind that they're already one of the best overall gaming headphone options out there. While they now have some healthy competition in the X1, it's not like it's "on another level." It's just a little different flavor of sound. If the X1's sonic traits and signature described in this review sound appealing to you, then by all means check them out - but if you're going to stick with the Anniversary/Q701, they are also one of the best in this range.
Overall the X1s are my top recommendation for all-around gaming headphone. The Anniversaries are a very close second. You may want to choose accordingly though, based on whether you would prefer a fun tilt or a balanced tilt. The X1s are also a strong recommendation for movies and TV, which benefit from the same sonic traits that contribute to a more immersive gaming experience.
The X1s are solid recommendation in this price bracket. I feel the X1s make a nice compliment to a flatter and more traditional "audiophile" headphone, but they're also balanced enough that they make for a very good all-purpose headphone on their own, with a special talent for games and movies. They're also very comfortable, easy to drive, and are downright gorgeous looking.
As for the inevitable question of "which headphone is better" between the Anniversary and X1? I really don't think you can generalize that one is "better" than the other, because they both go in two different directions (I feel that statement holds true for many other headphones as well).
To quote Mad Lust Envy:
The Annie is more balanced, the X1 is more fun. Both have their place, and both are special to me.
It's really apples vs oranges."
I can't fault the Anniversaries for being more balanced and I can't fault the X1s for being more fun. One single headphone can't simultaneously be both flat and balanced AND bassy and fun.
That's why they compliment each other....and that's why I've kept them both.
My closing thoughts on the X1:
The X1 is an interesting headphone. It's not the most refined and "audiophile" of headphones, and if you break down its sound into its individual elements and examine their technicalities, some of them may not come across as particularly impressive. But what makes the X1 special is not its individual technicalities. The X1 strives to be a Jack of all trades, and I don't mean that in a bad way. It's a headphone that ambitiously tries to combine some of the best traits from other headphones together - and for the most part, it succeeds. It's able to pull off a spacious sounding soundstage and a warm fun bass-infused signature simultaneously - all while sounding surprisingly balanced overall. In short, the X1 is a headphone where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and if you're willing to take a step back and accept the small compromises it makes along the way, you're in for one of the more fun and enjoyable listening experiences this price bracket has to offer.
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The Poor will Suffer MostWashington/Rome, 10 October 2008 - Climate change and bioenergy are the focus of this year's World Food Day activities, expected to involve over 150 countries. FAO celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October, the day on which the Organization was founded in 1945."Global warming is already underway and adaptation strategies are now a matter of urgency, especially for the most vulnerable poor countries.Hundreds of millions of small-scale farmers, fishers and forest-dependent people will be worst hit by climate change. Adaptation strategies, especially for the most vulnerable poor countries, where most of the over 920 million hungry people live, need to be urgently developed, reviewing land use plans, food security programs, fisheries and forestry policies to protect the poor from climate change," said Alexander Mueller, FAO Assistant Director-General for Natural Resources Management and Environment Department. The FAO Committee on World Food Security, with representatives from more than 100 countries and a number of civil society organizations, will meet in Rome (14-17 October 2008) to assess trends in the world food security and nutrition situation.The First Lady of Egypt, Suzanne Mubarak, will be the keynote speaker at the World Food Day Ceremony in Rome, 16 October. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will participate in a World Food Day ceremony at the United Nations in New York on 23 October. Major World Food Day events are planned in Albania, Egypt, Morocco, South Korea and a number of Asian and Latin American countries during October. For example, the President of Colombia will participate in WFD event in Medellin. In Ecuador, roundtable discussions and seminars on the WFD theme are scheduled. A third edition of the popular Run for Food will take place in Rome on 19 October involving over 4 000 people with a similar event to be held simultaneously in Milan. Together with the European Professional Football League (EPFL), FAO will also launch its Professional Football against Hunger initiative on 15 October in Rome. This campaign, with a special emphasis on raising awareness among young people, will involve 960 clubs that are EPFL members. Among other activities, the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry will hold a WFD seminar in Stockholm on 16 October. The same day, in Brussels, a joint conference on the food crisis will take place between the EU Agricultural Information Center and the European Parliament Development Commission and FAO. Also on World Food Day, Ireland's Freedom from Hunger Council will organize a seminar in Dublin. Similar events are planned throughout Italy. In Spain, the annual WFD Telefood gala will take place on 8 November over a period of seven hours. In Egypt and in the Gulf Countries, as well as in Africa, Asia and Latin America, WFD/TeleFood activities and events are planned to raise awareness and funds for TeleFood fighting hunger projects.For more information please contact :Jill Ersner, Media Relations , on Tel:(202)-653-0011; or Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Nuttall, UNEP Spokesperson/Head of Media, on Tel: +254-20 7623084; Mobile in Kenya +254 (0) 733 632755; Mobile when travelling +41 79 596 57 37, or E-mail:email@example.com Anne-France White, UNEP Associate Information Officer, on Tel: +254 (0)20 762 3088; Mobile in Kenya: +254 (0)728 600 494, or E-mail: email@example.com visit the FAO website