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Clean Water and Lead in Plumbing
Numerous elements and minerals are present in our drinking water. Some occur naturally. Others enter or leach into the water on the journey from utility to faucet. Some of these elements are linked to emotional issues; most notably, lead.
Facts about Lead piping and Safe Drinking Water
Lead in Plumbing Today
Aging infrastructures, including pipe and plumbing system components, are the main contributors of trace amounts of lead in the water supply today:
Clean Water and Faucets
Many faucets sold in the U.S. and around the world are made from brass, a mix of copper, zinc and a minute amount of lead. Lead seals microscopic cracks that occur between the copper and zinc crystals as they cool, and provides the malleability for brass to be forged and converted into the machined components that are vital parts of every faucet.
In 2006, the American Waterworks Association Research Foundation (AWWARF) concluded that faucet lead levels in the U.S. leach less than 2 parts per billion, far below the allowable 11 parts per billion.
Lead-Free Faucets
In recent years, a number of brass alloys have largely replaced the lead in faucets. These materials include bismuth, silicon, selenium, and phosphorous, all of which provide different material properties, depending on the amount used and method of processing.
While none yet effectively duplicates the performance of leaded brass, several types have been employed by some plumbing fitting manufacturers for certain applications.
Examples: California, Maryland and Vermont
Pertinent plumbing fixtures include kitchen faucets, bathroom faucets and drinking water fountains.
PMI member companies have invested significantly in order to develop and manufacture products in compliance with lead-in-plumbing laws, to have those products certified, and to provide consumers with products that work and meet the needs of the consumer.
Eliminating Lead in Plumbing
The EPA has issued an online guide on certification markings for lead-free products. "How to Identify Lead-Free Certification Marks for Drinking Water System & Plumbing Materials" includes a summary of the law, its implementation, and a guide for identification of products that are certified as lead-free to the NSF 372 standard and California AB 1953.
It is essential to the nation's health that lead piping systems be upgraded, a task estimated by the EPA in 2003 to cost $276.8 billion and take more than 20 years achieve. In the meantime, the best protection for the U.S. public is the ongoing testing and monitoring of what makes up our drinking water. The amount of lead and other minerals that actually leach into the water is far more critical than how much is used to manufacture the products that come in contact with the drinking water.
Example: The EPA allows faucets to be sold in the U.S. that do not leach more than 11 parts per billion of the lead into water during a 19-day test. That is comparable to a teaspoon of water in an Olympic-sized pool. The EPA's criteria is in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), taking into account the extremes of potable water chemistry that interact with the pipes and faucets across the U.S. Contrary to some erroneous claims, faucets do not increase the amount of minerals that are leached over time. In fact, the amount decreases over time.
Clean Water and Imported Plumbing Products
EPA officials addressing Plumbing Manufacturers International said that the EPA has reason to believe that faucets are being imported into the U.S. that contain lead in excess of the SDWA requirements of 11 parts per billion.
EPA is coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify imports that violate U.S. standards, working with environmental and law enforcement agencies to share information about noncompliant or suspect imports. Learn more on EPA's special import site by visiting here.
For more information on any of these topics, visit the drinking water section of the EPA website.
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The History of Lead in Piping
Why is lead in pipes at all? The answer goes back literally thousands of years to the first plumbing systems, which are names for the word "lead" in Latin, plumbum. Lead piping was used because of its unique ability to resist pinhole leaks, while being soft enough to form into shapes that deliver water most efficiently. Lead was used in many other common products as well until scientific advancements in the 20th century demonstrated the element's toxicity. The plumbing industry voluntarily took significant steps to reduce lead exposure.


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International round table on Iran's wetlands
An international technical round table with participation of foreign and Iranian experts was held in Tehran from 16 to 18 March 2014 in order to find a solution for Iran's drying wetlands with focus on Lake Uromiyeh and the Hamoun wetlands.
During the round table, jointly organized by Iran's Department of Environment (DoE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), participants reviewed the causes of the declining status of the two wetlands and the actions undertaken to address them. They also shared experiences and international best practices for the restoration of drying wetlands. Finally, they developed recommendations for the government – taking into account policy, logistical, institutional and budgetary limitations.
Read more [30/04/14]
New IUCN representative to the Scientific and Technical Review Panel
The Secretariat is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefano Barchiesi as IUCN's representative to the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP). The appointment was confirmed by the STRP Oversight Committee and endorsed by the Standing Committee during the 47th Meeting that took place in March 2014 in Gland, Switzerland.
Stefano has been working with the IUCN Water Programme on environmental flows, climate change adaptation, transboundary river basins and water risk for business. He is engaged on research and project management on nature-based solutions for the sustainable management of water resources. He holds a Master's equivalent degree (Hons) in Natural Science from the University of Bologna (Italy) and a M.Sc. in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University (Sweden). Read more about the STRP [28/04/14]
Second issue of the African Wetlands Watch Newsletter
The Ramsar Convention Secretariat is pleased to share with you the second edition of the African Wetlands Watch Newsletter. In this second edition, we have chosen to showcase the achievements of the Africa team in 2013. It also presents interviews with Ramsar Heads of Administrative Authorities, National Focal Points and International Organisation Partners (IOPs) working on wetlands in Africa, and reviews the activities carried out to mark 2014 World Wetlands Day in the Region. [25/04/14]
Welcome to Chris Perceval, Partnership Coordinator
The Secretariat is pleased to welcome Chris Perceval as new Partnership Coordinator. Chris leads the development and implementation of the Ramsar Convention's partnership work, and brings to the role a strong emphasis on strategy, resources, communications and impact.
Before joining Ramsar in April 2014, Chris was Director of Corporate Relations at the World Resources Institute in Washington, DC. In this role, Chris led a team that was responsible for WRI's Global Strategic Partnerships with business, designing and launching the highly successful WRI Corporate Consultative Group, and overseeing WRI's corporate due diligence process.
For many years, Chris has been a trusted opinion leader and advisor to business and government on sustainable development - in particular helping to inform the approach taken by companies such as Walmart, Shell International and Goldman Sachs to address environment and development challenges.
Chris has published several articles (in academic journals and mainstream media), speaks at conferences, and has interviewed on live television for CNN – in particular on emerging global trends, challenges, and solutions. He has also spent time leading or participating in nature conservation field work in many parts of Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Degrees in Business (with Distinction from Oxford University) and Natural Sciences (from Durham University), underpin his ability to build bridges between disciplines.
United States designates 36th Ramsar Site
The government of the USA has designated the Missisquoi Delta and Bay Wetlands (3,102 ha, 44°57'19"N, 73°10'9"W) in Vermont as its 36th Ramsar Site. As summarized by Ramsar's Sara Casallas, the site is the largest wetland complex in the Lake Champlain Basin, which is considered a resource of national significance. It contains the largest contiguous floodplain forest in the State and unique habitat types such as the Maquam Bog. It is important for rare and threatened or endangered species such as the eastern spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera), seven species of mussel and the lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens). The site supports over 200 species of birds and is a breeding area for numerous species of waterfowl, passerines, raptors and wading birds. It is also the only known breeding site for black terns in Vermont. As the site is located along the Atlantic Flyway, populations of waterfowl often reach 20,000 birds in the autumn. The Missisquoi Delta and Bay Wetlands are also essential for numerous fish species that use the site as feeding, spawning and nursery grounds. The site is one of the few remaining spawning grounds of the state endangered lake sturgeon. The main threats are associated with activities in the greater watershed area such as the construction of dams, mercury contamination from atmospheric deposition and pollution from runoff and discharge from wastewater treatment plants. This has led to increased nutrient loading, sedimentation, algal blooms and loss of spawning sites for the lake sturgeon. Español Français
United Kingdom designates Merseyside coastal site
The United Kingdom has designated as a Ramsar Site The Mersey Narrows and North Wirral Foreshore (2,078 ha; 53°25'N 03°11ʹW), on the Irish Sea coast of north-west England at the mouths of the Mersey and Dee estuaries. As summarized by Ramsar's Assistant Advisor for Europe Ms. Laura Máiz-Tomé, the Site comprises large areas of saltmarsh and extensive intertidal sand and mud flats, with limited areas of brackish marsh, rocky shoreline and boulder clay cliffs, along a rural and industrial stretch of coast.
The intertidal flats are internationally important feeding grounds for waders: the site regularly supports more than 20,000 waterbirds, including 2.4% of the Calidris canutus islandica population and 2.8% of the Limosa lapponica population. The wetland provides ecosystem services including shoreline stabilisation and dissipation of erosive forces, sediment trapping and water supply.
The potential threats to its ecological character derive from increasing recreational activities and social and economic pressures to return the foreshore back to sandy beaches, and sedimentation of the foreshore which reduces the available low-tide feeding habitat and causes vegetation succession. The adjacent land is dedicated to agriculture and urban development as well as nature conservation and scientific research and monitoring. Recreational activities include bird watching, walking, fishing, sailing, canoeing, cycling and kite surfing, all carried out at intensive levels. There is a visitor centre at Seaforth Nature Reserve. Español Français
The International Innovation Magazine highlights World Wetlands Day
Interviewed by the International Innovation Magazine, Secretary General Christopher Briggs explains the history and objectives of World Wetlands Day and describes the activities that took place this year.
"World Wetlands Day is a fine example of how to stimulate action by different groups of people to raise awareness and win support for maintaining healthy wetlands" said Christopher Briggs.
"World Wetlands Day is all about communicating, educating, raising awareness and encouraging participation."
Read the article [23/04/2014]
HSBC strengthens its commitment to protecting Ramsar and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
HSBC has recently issued a policy on World Heritage Sites and Ramsar Wetlands, showing its support to preserving these important protected areas and promoting their sustainable use.
The policy states that HSBC "does not wish to support projects which could result in [...] the special characteristics of a Ramsar Wetland being threatened". According to the policy, HSBC will not provide financial services to business customers involved in projects impacting negatively on World Heritage and Ramsar Sites.
"We welcome HSBC's initiative and we hope that it will serve as a model for other companies" said Christopher Briggs, Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. "Only by engaging across the business sectors can we ensure that the world's natural and cultural heritage is preserved and that wetlands continue providing vital services, such as rice, fish, clean water and protection from floods to us and to generations to come."
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands has engaged in partnerships with the Danone-Evian group since 1998 and with the StarAlliance Network since 2007.
Read HSBC's policy
Read more about Ramsar's private sector partnerships
Mexico designates a new Ramsar Site in the State of Chihuahua
Mexico has designated as a Wetland of International Importance the Manantiales Geotermales de Julimes in Chihuahua State (368 ha; 28°24'46''N 105°25'48''W). The site, as summarized by Ramsar Assistant Advisor for the Americas Ms. Sara Casallas, is made up of a group of geothermal springs in the Chihuahuan desert. Its topography and hydrology determine how the hydrothermal aquifer system is recharged and also the characteristics of these unique ecosystems and the organisms which have adapted to the extreme conditions which they present. Some of these organisms are endemic to the area such as the pupfish Cyprinodon julimes, the isopod Thermosphaeroma macrura and the gastropod Tryonia julimensis. These species are all endangered and their whole life cycle takes place within these wetlands. The entire known habitat of the pupfish has been reduced to a small canal. The site is also a Grassland Priority Conservation Area, as it acts as a resting and feeding area for migratory birds travelling over the desert areas of Chihuahua State, which have very few water bodies especially during the dry season.
The threats to the Site are associated with local activities, including the extraction of water via a system of canals, for agricultural, recreational and therapeutic uses. The search for new springs and the subsequent construction of canals to transport the water also threaten the site, as does pollution from urban and agricultural discharge. Ramsar Site No. 2201. Most Recent RIS Information: 2013. Español Français
The Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) receives European Commission award
The Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention congratulates the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) for receiving the European Commission's "Best of the Best" award for its project on "Fish, fisheries and European Policy in the Prespa Basin". With this award the European Commission recognizes each year the best implemented projects among those co-funded by the European Union's LIFE programme.
The SPP coordinates efforts to protect the natural and cultural heritage of the Prespa basin, an area shared by three countries: Albania, Greece and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.The SPP, winner of the Ramsar Award in 1999 in the NGO category, had already received the "Best of the Best" award in 2009 for the implementation of the "Protection and conservation of priority bird species in Lake Mikri Prespa" project.
Read SPP's press release
Read more on the "Fish, fisheries and European Policy in the Prespa Basin" project's website [16/04/14]
Call for nominations for the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards 2015
The Ramsar Convention Secretariat has the pleasure of launching a call for nominations for the sixth edition of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards, which will be presented at the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in June 2015.
Three Awards will be given – each with the Evian Special Prize of US$10,000 kindly offered by the DANONE Group – in the following categories:
a) The Ramsar Convention Award for Wetland Wise Use
b) The Ramsar Convention Award for Wetland Innovation
c) The Ramsar Convention Award for Young Wetland Champions
The deadline for the receipt of nominations is 15 July 2014.
Read more ¦ Français ¦ Español [15/04/2014]
Vacancy: HR Business Partner, IUCN/Ramsar Convention
The HR Business Partner will work on a 50/50 basis for the Ramsar Convention Secretariat and IUCN. Tasks and responsibilities will include recruitment and selection of staff and general human resources matters.
Read more [14/04/14]
Fiji: Update on Ramsar Site nominations and development of a Pacific Mangrove Declaration
Visiting the Fiji Islands in March, Vainuupo Jungblut, Ramsar Officer for Oceania, had the opportunity to discuss the development of the Pacific Mangrove Declaration/Charter and to participate in the meeting of the Fiji National Wetland Steering Committee (NWSC) to receive updates on Fiji's Ramsar Site nominations.
With IUCN Oceania staff he discussed joint activities under the Pacific Mangrove Initiative (PMI), and in particular the development of the Pacific Mangrove Charter/Declaration to attract high level support for the protection and wise use of mangroves in the Pacific Islands. As a result of the discussions, IUCN Oceania and the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) are developing a draft Charter, and are exploring opportunities for securing high level endorsement. These will include meetings and high level fora, for example the UN Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) that will be held in Samoa in September 2014.
During the meeting of the Fiji National Wetland Steering Committee (NWSC), representatives of the Department of the Environment, IUCN Oceania, Nature Fiji, Wildlife Conservation Society - Fiji Programme and the University of the South Pacific discussed the status of Ramsar Site nominations. Read more [10/04/14]
Vacancy announcement
Wetlands International is looking for a Senior Project Manager and Advisor Ecosystem-smart Disaster Risk Reduction (consultancy, 50-70 working days per year) based in Metro Manila, The Philippines. Deadline for applications is 27 April 2014.
Read more [09/04/14]
Small Grants Fund project to develop capacity and knowledge around wetland conservation in Lao PDR completed
In 2012 the Water and Wetlands Programme of IUCN Lao PDR started a Ramsar Small Grants Fund project aimed at developing capacity and knowledge around wetland conservation.
As part of the project, IUCN Lao organised events, meetings and workshops, translated and distributed key documents illustrating the importance of wetlands and the work of the Ramsar Convention. Read more [07/04/14]
New guidebook describes the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Karla in Greece
The Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (Med-INA), with financial support by the MAVA Foundation, has recently published a beautifully illustrated walking guide of the area surrounding Lake Karla in the region of Thessaly, Greece.
The book provides an overview of the importance of wetlands, the services they provide, and the challenges they face in Greece. It presents the archaeology, mythology and history of the Lake Karla area and the relationship between inhabitants and nature. It also describes the drainage and the restoration work that has been undertaken in part of the area.
Lake Karla used to be one of the most diverse Mediterranean wetlands, with significant ecological, economic and socio-cultural value. The lake was purposefully drained in the 1960s, with terrible consequences recognised by several studies that recommended its partial restoration. In 2000, the Greek government decided to restore the water ecosystem with financial support by the European Union. Today Lake Karla plays again an important role in the region.
Download the "Lake Karla walking guide", or contact Med-INA at firstname.lastname@example.com for a printed copy. [04/04/14]
Conservation Plan for migratory shorebirds in the East Asian – Australasian Flyway
In response to the decreasing number of migratory shorebirds in the East Asian – Australasian Flyway (EAAF), WWF-Hong Kong has initiated the development of a strategic conservation plan for priority migratory shorebirds in the Flyway. The main objective of the project is to ensure that "a flyway-wide Conservation Plan is in place to guide governments, conservationists, environmental NGOs and researchers to implement priority actions to conserve migratory shorebirds in the EAAF." Read more [02/04/14]

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Pittsburgh International Airport is prepared for an East Coast "frankenstorm" predicted to barrel through the Pittsburgh region next week, an airport official said.
Airport spokeswoman JoAnn Jenny said Pittsburgh International finalized its 2012-2013 snow removal plan at the beginning of October, and is prepared to put the plan into action if an early bout of winter weather strikes the airport.
The now Category II Hurricane Sandy, which made landfall Thursday in the Bahamas, is expected to arrive in the Pittsburgh region at the beginning of next week, converging with a cold front to bring strong winds and snowfall.
"We do have a snow removal plan that we are ready to put into place," Jenny said.
No Pittsburgh-area flights have been cancelled as a result of the predicted storms.
Jenny said the airport is also prepared to accept aircraft diverted from airports along the East Coast.
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Ava Port, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition. Dr. Port received dual B.S. degrees in Nutritional Sciences (magna cum laude) and Animal Biotechnology (cum laude) at Rutgers University in 2002, and then received her MD at Rutgers Medical School (formerly known as UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School) in 2006. She completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Boston University in 2009, before going on to complete sub-specialty training, including a 1-year fellowship in Clinical Nutrition in 2010 and fellowship in Endocrinology in 2012. During her tenure at Boston University she was involved in managing the inpatient Nutrition Support Service, clinical research focused on weight loss trials and basic research involving adipose tissue biology and oxidative stress. She joined the University of Maryland faculty in August of 2012, and has since become involved in a multidisciplinary team treating Bariatric surgical patients. She has also led the development of a weight management program at the University of Maryland's Center for Diabetes, which provides a comprehensive and personalized program to help overweight or obese (BMI > 25 kg/m2) diabetics achieve their weight loss goals.
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However, just as important as any road into or out of our state is how we can connect with others across the nation and across the globe. A study conducted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration titled "Exploring the Digital Nation" indicated only 59 percent of households in our state subscribe to a high-speed Internet service. That's among the lowest in the nation. We will not rehash the controversy surrounding the deployment of the $126.3 million to better connect this state, but it's important we help all of our residents better understand the importance of connectivity. West Virginia's economy is the world's economy and bridging the so called "digital divide" is just as important as laying a modern highway through our hills and valleys.
Completing Corridor H is necessary because it will ensure that our raw materials can get out more quickly and more efficiently, and it will afford easy passage into our state from large metropolitan areas such as Washington D.C., Baltimore and Northern Virginia. Making certain state residents have access to reliable, high-speed Internet means just as much as any road.


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D.A. Kathleen Kane closes 'Florida loophole' for Pa. gun purchasers
District Attorney Kathleen Kane on Friday amended one provision that has long rankled gun control advocates by closing the so-called "Florida loophole," a reciprocity agreement allowing Pennsylvanians whose concealed carry gun permits are denied or revoked to legally obtain them from the Sunshine State, where requirements for firearm ownership are generally more lax.
"Our state's gun traffic and permits should never be bypassed," Kane said in a statement. "Closing this loophole shows that it is possible to swiftly implement common sense gun safety measures that protect our streets. This is my administration's first official step, but it certainly will not be our last."
Kane estimates that 4,000 Pennsylvanians currently hold Florida concealed carry permits. Pennsylvania had in 2011 more residents, per capita, with Florida permits than any other state except for Florida, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams.
"Fundamentally, this is an issue about states rights," Williams said in a statement praising Kane's action. "Why would we allow officials in another state to decide which Pennsylvanians may carry a concealed weapon in Pennsylvania?"
"General Kane correctly recognizes that it is bad policy to cede important law enforcement decisions to officials who know nothing about Pennsylvania from other states."
He pointed to the Sept. 2010 death of 18-year-old Irving Santana, who was shot 13 times by Hunting Park man – and legally-licensed gun owner – Marqus Hill.
Though Hill's Pennsylvania concealed carry permit was revoked and his appeal to get it back denied, he was able to obtain from Florida a permit for the gun he used to kill Santana. Hill claimed he shot the teen because he was breaking into his car, but was convicted of third-degree murder and sentenced to eight to 20 years in jail.
Other local lawmakers issued statements expressing relief. City Council members said they were heartened that, after years of attempting to stem gun violence through city ordinances, they are finally being backed up with more muscle on the state level.
"City Council and the Mayor have approved numerous laws that would make it tougher for criminals to access deadly firearms," Council President Darrell Clarke said. "And we have watched in frustration as those laws were ignored or overturned by faraway courts."
Under Kane's new provision, Pennsylvanians with Florida permits will have 120 days – or until June 8 – to apply for concealed carry permits in their county of residence.
"The time to act has long passed," Clarke said. "I am so grateful Attorney General Kane recognizes the urgency of this issue that affects the lives of Philadelphians nearly every day."
More than 200 Pennsylvania mayors with coalition Mayors Against Illegal Guns in December sent Kane a letter urging her to end the reciprocity agreement. Members expressed gratitude for her response.
"This is a significant step toward making Philadelphia, and the entire Commonwealth, safer for all residents," said longtime member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Mayor Michael Nutter.
"Modification of the firearm reciprocity agreement with Florida will ensure that all citizens with concealed carry permits in Pennsylvania have met the standards set forth by our great state. I congratulate Attorney General Kane for taking swift action on this important issue."
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By the day's end, the "Parents, Schools and Values," Congressional hearing revealed itself to be precisely what youth advocates had feared: a taxpayer funded platform for anti-gay extremists. The two day hearing came to a close today before the House Economic and Employment Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. The hearings became the focus of a national outcry when Lou Sheldon, an anti-gay extremist and Chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition, claimed the hearings were scheduled at his request to discuss the "promotion of homosexuality in the public schools."
Opening the hearings, Chairman Peter Hoekstra (D-MI) said the ten witnesses would explore the role of parents in schools and values in the "big picture." Nevertheless, by the second day as witness after witness lashed out against sex education, HIV prevention and youth support programs in schools, the true nature of the hearings became apparent. Perhaps due to the national outcry, the subcommittee called on four of the ten witnesses to address the impact of violence and harassment against youth grappling with issues of sexual orientation. No gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender youth were called upon to testify at the hearing.
"Lou Sheldon's extreme views came across loud and clear," said Helen Gonzales, Public Policy Director for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. "Even though the committee did not completely stack the deck against us: intolerance of differing views and an anti-democratic approach to education were the themes of the day."
During the first day of hearings, witnesses William Bennett and Patricia Ann Baltz spoke in general terms about the need to infuse values into public schools. The word "homosexual" came up only once when Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA) asked Bennett how he might address the issues of racism and homophobia and the harassment and violence they can inspire in schools. A question Bennett failed to directly address.
During the second day, as expected, witnesses discussed school services and programs which address prevention of HIV, hate-violence in schools and the high incidence of suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Several witnesses misrepresented these community efforts as attempts to Òrecruit and promote homosexuality.Ó At least one witness complained about schools "promoting homosexual lifestyles as normal," while another witness claimed that "homosexuality is sinful."
A Totalitarian Approach
What several witnesses proved with their testimony was that they supported a totalitarian approach to education. Despite the subcommittee's emphasis, it was clear that at least some of the witnesses were present to complain that schools and school boards had not adopted their views, calling on the federal government to enforce a narrow agenda in local curriculum. The minority status of their viewpoints seemed unimportant.
Warren Grantham, a parent from St. Paul, MN, complained that a state-prepared pamphlet used in the schools pushed gays and lesbians as role models. According to Mr. Grantham providing gays and lesbians as positive role models was the equivalent of providing drug dealers or alcoholics as role models. According to Mr. Grantham, "if we want kids to not use drugs we don't show them drug dealers as role models. Similarly, if we want kids not to use alcohol, we don't provide them with alcoholics as role models."
Grantham and a second witness, Nancy Maclone from East Falmouth, MA, both complained about school programs adopted by their local school boards. In both cases, the voters in their communities had publicly approved the youth support and sex education programs in question. Both received criticism from some members.
"As Rep. Martinez (D-CA) pointed out," said Gonzales, " it is important to take your case to the public and try and convince other parents and voters of your position. But when you lose, it means that the majority of the public does not agree with those positions put forth in the campaign - that is how democracy works."
Another witness claiming to be an "expert" in the federal funding of homosexuality failed to produce adequate documentation for her outrageous claims.
The Radical Right Connection
In a letter sent Tuesday to Rep. Hoeksta, NGLTF Executive Director, Melinda Paras wrote, "the Radical Right will not rest until they have forced their narrow-minded ideas onto every facet of our society. Right wing extremists hope to promote only their narrow definition of the 'acceptable' family." Referencing the hearing's connection to Lou Sheldon, Paras enclosed a pants pocket as a protest against the appearance that Congress is perched "in the back pocket of the Radical Right."
According to NGLTF research, the hearings come at the close of a year that has seen an unending attack gay issues in schools. Of the 39 anti-gay state measures tracked by NGLTF this year, 17, roughly 44% focused on gay-related educational policies -- mandating only negative references to gay-related issues and individuals through the education system.
"These Congressional hearings are only the tip of the iceberg," said Beth Barrett, NGLTF spokesperson. "The Radical Right's quest is to dismantle sex education and safe school programs by keeping quality, honest and factual information out of the hands of young people."
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von vix and da suz 11. August 2005
Used to describe taking a shit. Used more so to describe taking a dump where a BIG piece of shit is "pinched". The BIG piece of shit is the "loaf" as in a loaf of bread in terms of size. To pinch a loaf is to shit out a turd that is the size of a loaf of bread. Pinching a loaf usually involves extreme stretching of the anus and pain is involved in pinching the loaf.
von KittyCatMan 6. Oktober 2009
The act of dispursing poo out of the anus. Slang terms include: pinch a mean one, dropping the kids off at the pool, taking the browns to the super bowl, taking a dump, lose some poundage, drop a load, etc.
Hey man, I really gotta Pinch-A-Loaf, can I use your bathroom?
von Monnor Cunn 19. Juli 2010
man, i needed to pinch a loaf so bad and when i was finished the smell and look reminded me of my mothers cooking back in germany.
von poop<3er69 1. November 2010
"Dude i gotta Pinch a loaf"
von Spanky Lou 17. Juni 2003
man, i gotta dropastool
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The motorcyclist, Charles Burge, 33, is in the Boaz City Jail awaiting bond to be set on charges of felony assault, attempting to elude, reckless driving and possession of methamphetamine.
The incident began when police were conducting a license check around midnight Tuesday at the corner of Short Street and Alabama 205.
Officers said they noticed a motorcycle pull off of the road and into a parking lot ahead of the checkpoint.
When they approached the motorcyclist, it became apparent he would try to flee, police said.
"(The officer) got out and told the driver to turn his motorcycle off," said Chief Investigator Scott Farish. "At that time, the driver pushed the motorcycle backward and accelerated toward the officer, striking him in his leg and injuring his leg and shoulder."
He later caught up with the motorcyclist at Goldkist Road where another officer was assaulted before they took Burge into custody.
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The D5200 employs newly developed Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor with 24.1 effective megapixels. Combined with the sharp depiction of NIKKOR lenses, the high resolution renders details of the subject minutely and delivers images with great definition and depth. The sensor also supports wide ISO sensitivity range, high-speed readout during live view and Full HD movie recording.
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The D5200's wide ISO sensitivity range is from ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Hi 1 (ISO 12800 equivalent) and Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent). The camera reduces noise effectively even at high ISO sensitivity setting while maintaining definition as much as possible to deliver sharp images. Setting high ISO sensitivity enables you to shoot at faster shutter speeds and capture pictures without worrying about image degradation caused by camera shake even in low-light situations or when shooting a moving subject. This superior high-sensitivity performance is also effective for D-Movie and you can record beautiful movies without large-scale lighting equipment even when light is scarce.
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Doing my bit...and then some.
In case you are wondering where I have been for the last couple of weeks, the answer is this: I've been chained to the sewing machine, making 23 dresses for the school fete. Every spare minute has been spent cutting, overlocking, stitching, rolling hems and finally threading sweet grosgrain ribbon until they were all done. My back may be sore from hunching over to sew, but I can honestly say that as a member of our school community I have well and truly done my bit.
But then, oddly? Crazily? Stupidly? I decided that I also needed to whip up a few dolls. Why, I hear you all asking? To be honest, I'm not truly sure. I think I have some bizarre school fete-over-committment issue.
But seriously, who could resist making a few of these? The pattern is from the wonderful, talented and generally all around awesome Nic of 60piggies, who kindly said "Sure kid, go for your life!" when I emailed to ask if she would mind me making some to raise money for Grumble's school. And let us not forget, this is the Best.Softie.Pattern.Ever. And it's free for your use too on her website. I love Nic. She's AWESOME!
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The Toys for Tots campaign kicked off at the State Capitol on Tuesday. FOX 5 is joining the U.S. Marines to make the holidays brighter for thousands of children.
Last year the generosity of many people in the metro Atlanta area meant 750,000 toys for deserving children! Toys for Tots also needs dozens of volunteers to sort through the toys and get them ready to be distributed.
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This landmark act has led to further developments on discrimination in the workplace. Since the Civil Rights Act was enacted there has been legislation introduced in order to extend civil rights based on discrimination to all populations. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA) is one of the new pieces of legislation that aims at having a federal law in place against discrimination towards gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees.
According to the Center for American Progress, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act was first introduced to Congress in 1994 and then again in 1996. After the 1996 introduction to Congress it was then introduced to almost every congressional session after that.
In 2007, ENDA was introduced once again and it passed in the House but never made it to the Senate for a vote. The Center for American Progress also mentions that in 2009, when ENDA was introduced once again they included sexual orientation and gender identity to give it a better opportunity to pass.
According to the congressional website, the current version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act was introduced into the Senate and the House of Representative on April 25, 2013 and passed in the Senate on November 7, 2013.
So why is this important? Currently, it is up to each individual state to enact their own laws against employment discrimination. According to the Human Rights Campaign, at the moment there are 29 states in which there is no state law that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and in 33 states there is protection based on gender identity.
This makes it easier for the LGBT population to face discrimination that can include harassment and termination from their employment.
Working in the Shadows: Ending Employment Discrimination for LGBT, a report published by the American Civil Liberties Union, shares stories of people across the country who have experience discrimination that is based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These stories include a single mother from California, agency staff from Indiana, and a U.S. Army Special Forces officer.
This report demonstrates how discrimination takes place and how it is carried out against the LGBT population. According to, A Broken Bargain, a report from Out and Equal, there is no federal law to protect the LGBT population from discrimination in the workplace. This allows for there to be greater inequality in socio-economic status, employment retention, and a disparity in benefits provided to families.
It is my opinion that in order to stop this discrimination from continuing to happen throughout the nation, it is important to advocate for the civil rights of those in need of a voice.
I urge you to contact your Representative and ask for his support of H.R. Bill 1755, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013. It is important that people be treated with equality in the workplace no matter their sexual orientation or their gender identity.
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Women's Half Marathon - Aaron's Photos Available
Martha Nelson obliterated the course record at the 17th VHTRC Women's Half Marathon Trail Run held on September 12 at Fountainhead Regional Park. The weather was great for running and not too bad for volunteers and spectators either. Results are now available. The first of Aaron's pictures are now available. 2009 WHM Results and Photos Home


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New organization calls on teens to 'Think Then Choose Wisely'
PETERSBURG - Following his own story of rise, fall, and redemption, Petersburg's Mike Jackson has founded an organization to help teenagers make smart choices. Through "Think Then Choose Wisely," Jackson hopes to spread his message to at-risk youth of Central Virginia.
"I learned first hand that a single bad choice can cost a person his family, his freedom, or even his life," Jackson said. "My goal is for our teenagers to think through their decisions wisely so that their choices lead to opportunity, not loss."
Jackson overcame a challenging childhood that began in the housing projects of Philadelphia. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps before running a successful small business. Then, a series of bad choices with alcohol led to a short prison sentence and almost cost Jackson his family. After getting his life back on track, he chose to dedicate his life to spreading his message of making wise choices.
Jackson speaks to groups of children, typically ranging in age from 12 to 16. He has spoken to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond, the Boys and Girls Club of Church Hill, and the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. Jackson also attended the 2013 Healthy Lifestyle Expo.
"Think Then Choose Wisely" is in the process of finalizing its Board of Directors and will make a formal announcement once the board is complete.
More information about Jackson and his organization can be found at the website, www.thinkthenchoosewisely.org, and its Facebook page.
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The flu outbreak has left doctors' offices and emergency rooms full, but it has had the opposite effect at blood banks around the country.
The Community Blood Center is seeing too many empty blood bags and empty donor chairs, and part of the reason keeping so many people away is the pesky flu again.
"Things have been pretty slow here, we definitely need people to come out and donate," said Stann Tate, the Community Blood Center's director of marketing.
But in order to donate, people first have to be healthy.
So an aggressive flu virus is now stopping many people at the door, to the office and the blood center.
"We've had people cancel appointments. We've had a number of our mobile drives that really haven't done well, because again, we go out to churches, schools, large businesses, small businesses, community centers to collect blood. And when they don't show up, well then we've missed that opportunity to collect," Tate said.
Right now, the blood center is counting on loyal donors, like Sarah McDaniel, to get them through the slow times. She comes out every eight weeks.
And it is staggering to think how many people she has helped.
"Every pint of blood you donate can save up to two lives," Tate said.
That's 272 people all in the Kansas City metro with a second chance at life, thanks to McDaniel's gift.
"I must admit, this is my community service project," McDaniel said.
The Community Blood Center said they would love to see more people do a day of service year-round with them starting now, because what begins as a few canceled appointments can quickly become a danger to those in need.
"We start seeing appointments missed and then eventually it will trickle down to the hospitals, where they're not able to get the blood that they need," Tate said.
To get involved, visit http://www.savealifenow.org or just stop by your closest Community Blood Center.
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City finished with a flourish and relegated Tranmere with a come-from-behind win at Prenton Park.
Goals in the last ten minutes from strikers Jon Stead and Aaron Mclean clinched victory against a home side reduced to ten men before half-time.
City began with an early flurry – only to concede the softest of goals after five minutes.
Jon McLaughlin tried to palm Matthew Pennington's looping effort over the bar but only succeeded in batting it into the net.
Defensively, City looked shaky on several occasions and Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro and Max Power both could have doubled the lead.
But tempers rose after Ryan Lowe seemed to stand on Rory McArdle and Tranmere winger Junior Brown was shown a straight red for a lunge on Nathan Doyle.
City had an hour to make the man advantage count as Tranmere hung on and listened anxiously for scores elsewhere.
While fortunes fluctuated for Tranmere's nearest rivals Crewe and Notts County, City struggled to turn possession into goals.
But the equaliser finally arrived nine minutes from time when James Meredith's pass landed to Stead whose deflected shot beat keeper Jason Mooney.
And with Tranmere deflated, it got even better for the visitors as Mclean fired home from just inside the area.
And that's the final whistle.... City win and Tranmere are down
McLaughlin tips over Pennington shot. Just time for a Tranmere corner
City excelling themselves here, beating a side in the bottom four. Not usually our strong point. #bcafc— @jpieslak 03 May 2014
"Are you watching Ronnie Moore" ask the away end. Very loudly
Four added minutes
Tranmere subs: Rowe for Power and Kirby for Ridehalgh
City have turned this round as MCLEAN takes Bennett's pass and thumps home from just inside the area. 2-1 up!
Bye bye Tranmere, bye bye Tranmere #bcafc— @Glorious_Phil 03 May 2014
Akpa Akpro has just tried possibly the worst lob of all time....
Koumas put him clear and the striker made an utter hash of his shot and flicked it gently into McLaughlin's arms
Well-timed block from Meredith in box after Koumas lines up Lowe for a shot.
Tension in the corner between the away end and home stand. Quite a few police gathering as Tranmere head towards the drop
City are level! Jon STEAD scores with a deflection after Meredith cross is turned into his path. 1-1
If anything sums up #bcafc season, it's conceding a soft goal then having all the ball and creating nothing with it. Major clearout needed— @AndyGilder 03 May 2014
Back-to-back City corners. Can they lift themselves and find an equaliser?
The crowd reaction to news from elsewhere is more entertaining than the game itself!
And, significantly, Notts County have equalised at Oldham. So it's as you were - Tranmere are back in the bottom four!
Having a few connection issues but back now, touch wood.
Doyle has been replaced by De Vita
City having all the play now but there's no cutting edge to it.
That's the last we will see of Mr Thompson in a #bcafc shirt, thanks for the memories sir!— @ChrisHilton83 03 May 2014
We are staying up is the cry around Prenton Park. But there are still 25 minutes to go...
Now they are genuine home cheers again because Oldham are winning. So, as it stands, Notts County are going down
Surreal scenes here as news of a goal at Crewe comes through.
First it's the Tranmere end that erupts.... then it's City when they realise that it's Crewe who have scored again!
Now it's Yeates's turn to shoot high into the away end. Not that it's dampened the spirits there
City making double sub in 59th minute. Meredith and Bennett for Thompson and Drury
Davies crucial interception from Power in the City box
Darby crosses deep into the box and Drury pops up to drill shot over. Lot of City possession
Drury crosses beyond the far post and Stead meets it with a meaty volley over the bar
We're off once more
Second half could be a bit tasty because there's no love lost out there - or in the dug-outs
And that's half-time. Ten-man Tranmere lead 1-0 but still in the bottom four
Stead tries shot on the turn from just outside the box but it goes wide
Doyle is now the official public enemy number one and getting booed every time he touches the ball
Five minutes of added time
Goodison hobbles to the touchline for further treatment
Jones - who's on a booking - fouls Goodison and the Tranmere skipper stays down for good measure. Disappointingly for the home crowd, there is no second yellow for the City captain...
Mooney does well to hold on to low cross from Drury with both strikers waiting to pounce
City corner but Goodison eases McArdle out of the way as Jones kick comes over
Tranmere set up two banks of four behind Lowe on his own up front. It's up to City to break them down - something they struggle to do without genuine pace
Good strength from Mclean and then Stead to win a City corner off Goodison.
City switch off at the back again to allow Power to sneak in down the byline before Davies whacks clear. Been very slack at the back
"We are staying up" is the chant - from the City end taunting the home fans nearest them. It's getting livelier by the second here
Ridiculous lunge from the Tranmere winger - and even more stupid that some of the fans are clapping him off
Brown is SENT OFF for scything into Doyle. Tranmere down to ten men
Now it is getting heated as Taylor clatters into Stead. Again he escapes with a warning
Ref now talking to fourth official and called Phil Parkinson over. Trying to defuse the situation
Temprs flare as Lowe appears to stand on McArdle right in front of City dug-out. Keeper coach Lee Butler furious and squares up to Tranmere academy head Shaun Garnett
Bending cross from Thompson just misses the far post.
McLaughlin pushes away Power's header from Ridehalgh cross. City keeper not having the most comfortable game
They thought they'd scored again - at least the two guys who jumped up in front the press box did!
But Akpa Akpro's low drive is just the wrong side of the post with McLaughlin at full stretch
Jones goes into the book for dragging back Jason Koumas
Positive run from Yeates but Jones robbed as he takes a pass midway inside Tranmere half
The atmosphere gets a bit more muted as news filters through that Crewe are winning as well. So it's as you were in the table right now
Another Tranmere corner, certainly got their tails up after being gifted that goal
Corner for Tranmere - cleared by local lad Gary Jones.
Applause through the seventh minute in aid of Joe Thompson, the Tranmere winger fighting throat cancer
Mclean almost responds straight away with an effort that is smuggled away by Mooney.
Slack defending as Tranmere take the lead in soft fashion. Doyle gave the ball away in a challenge, PENNINGTON tries a shot and McLaughlin lets it drop into the net. 1-0
Parkinson responds to the loud request with a wave to the City fans...
Might not say this again But COME ON BRADFORD from a Crewe fan #bcafc— @Dobbo_2000 03 May 2014
Jones finds Thompson who hangs cross towards far post. It's half-cleared as far as Doyle whose 20-yard half volley is straight at Mooney.
Cross-cum-shot from Mclean turned behind by Mooney for a very early City corner
Tranmere in a team huddle. City looking very relaxed. Home side get us going, kicking towards the away end...
To the strains of the Rockford Files, here come the teams ... #bcafc http://t.co/lfduwDY11b— @ParkerTandA 03 May 2014
I pray to god this is not the last time we see Stephen Darby in a #bcafc shirt!— @ChrisHilton83 03 May 2014
Away stand continuing to fill up. Reckon around 2,000 City fans have made the trip to Birkenhead
Three banners in the Tranmere end: One More Battle, Make It Count and Believe
Fair turn-out for a nothing game... Nothing for #bcafc anyway! http://t.co/vI5gBSOfUV— @ParkerTandA 03 May 2014
Guy in suit performing live version of Nessum Dorma. That's got the crowd going - City fans respond with a resounding chorus of "going down"...
Sounds like this will be Ian Goodison's final game for Tranmere. Expect him to be ever so slightly pumped then...
Party mode in the away end. All the songs coming out...
I do hope Mark Yeates stays on, we definitely haven't seen the best of him this season #bcafc— @RichardVeazey 03 May 2014
After all the late drama in the Championship at lunchtime, I wonder if League One will follow suit?
There's going to be a lot of anxious checking of the Crewe and Notts County scores from the locals.
City don't have to worry about any of that - but have a score to settle after the earlier game
So many Yorks/Lancs derbies next year! Can't wait #bcafc— @BCAFCBH 03 May 2014
Tranmere keeper Owain Fon Williams misses out with a groin injury so Jason Mooney makes only his third start of the season.
Ian Goodison is also back, which should warm things up in the away end after the Kyel Reid incident at Valley Parade in October....
TRANMERE: Mooney, Pennington, Goodison, Taylor, Ridehalgh, Power, Jennings, Koumas, Brown, Akpa Akpro, Lowe. Subs: Holmes, Baggie, Rowe, Ramsbottom, Kirby, Stockton, Arthurworrey.
So, we're probably not gonna be signing Bennett #bcafc— @RyanKehoe 03 May 2014
And now Birmingham have equalised in stoppage time! So it's gonna be Doncaster down instead...
We know how to live it up #bcafc fry up in Tranmere car park last city game of season http://t.co/qoogjw39T2— @JohnKirkby 03 May 2014
Garry Thompson's reward for scoring last week's winner is a start today.
He comes in for Raffaele De Vita - the only change from the Crawley game.
So it looks like City will resort to a standard 4-4-2 with Mark Yeates playing on the left side.
CITY: McLaughlin, Darby, McArdle, Davies, Drury, Thompson, Doyle, Jones, Yeates, Mclean, Stead. Subs: Meredith, Dolan, McHugh, De Vita, McBurnie, Bennett, Jameson.
.... and no sooner had I typed that then they pull one back. But still need a draw to overhaul Doncaster, who are losing 1-0 at champions Leicester
It looks like a trip to Birmingham on the list for next season. They are now trailing Bolton 2-0
The City fans are in good voice in the Prenton Park pub....
Come on #bcafc win today to cap a fine if not difficult season of progress... I think— @sexyandmoody 03 May 2014
The pitch looks in great nick and is currently being watered. City's squad have already been out for a good look.
Good afternoon and welcome for the final time as City bring down the curtain on another season at Tranmere.
It's all about the home team today as they start the game in the fourth relegation spot.
Tranmere are one point behind Crewe and two adrift of Notts County - defeat and they are doomed.


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