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- A minimum of 10 working days notice is required to process the application.
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Skips must be placed in accordance with Builder's Skips Conditions & Regulations (82KB - pdf help).
If this authority's contractors are called out to lamp a skip or make it safe, a charge will follow.
Download and print the Skip Licence Application Form (36KB - pdf help) and send it by post to Skip and Scaffold Applications, Lucombe House, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD.
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"A journey through a dark time"
Really the only thing I'd really known about Salman Rushdie prior to purchasing this book was of course that he was the author of the Satanic Verses. This book chronicles his life up until the time of the release of that novel, and through that time in detail.
As a listener, I found the third person narrative off putting at times - 1. there are instances where more than one person are being discussed, and you often realise that the "he" who the author is talking about is now the writer, where as ten seconds earlier, the "he" in question was someone else, and 2. the third person style can come across as pompous. I am sure the author had his reason for choosing this style, most likely because the events in this memoir are indeed important, and perhaps he wished to distance himself somewhat from their importance, in other words, an attempt at humility.
The narrator insists on inserting accents for all the other people in the book, and these accents all fall into cliche. In addition to this, he also adds accents when he is simply quoting people - one of the most ridiculous instances when he quotes lyrics from Michael Jackson's song "Black & White" in a hilariously bad American accent - I nearly crashed my car laughing.....
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I came to this audiobook not knowing very much about Morrissey except what I had interpreted from his music.
The first section of the book was fascinating, his childhood, schooldays and I particularly enjoyed the story of how Morrissey began to fall in love with music and the music that inspired him to become a singer. The writing is heartfelt, warm and leads you into a possibly premature fondness for the guy.
The Story of the Smiths formation and career though is terribly underdone. You would imagine The Smiths period of his life would take quite some time to detail but it is almost casually slapped down - a collection of random anecdotes which make no linear sense and give improper credit to the legacy of the band and its place as a stepping stone into his solo work. At this point in the book, Morrissey does goes to some effort to almost fondly credit the other members of the Smiths for their various contributions to the music, despite the acrimonious issues that were to follow after the breakup of the band.
What follows after the "story of the Smiths" is confusing though. The book continues as a random collection of anecdotes and characters weaving in and out of and between his long lines of solo albums. That's not to say there is nothing of value in the content, but again there does not seem to be any linear sense to things - he will start talking about people who weren't introduced to the reader properly and random events take on an importance which they shouldn't have. e.g a long and completely unnecessary ghost story!
After this there is a long, long section detailing Morrissey's side of the famous court case brought about by the Smith's drummer. This was actually quite fascinating (as is Morrissey's view from inside the insidious world of the business of music) and as a musician myself, I can certainly sympathise with his despair at how horrible the people in the music business can be.
While the book up to this point had certainly had its faults, it was nevertheless an entertaining and sometimes fascinating listen. Despite Morrissey's notoriety, I discovered nothing that had made me think less of him.
It is the final part of the book however that will have Morrissey haters licking their lips, and I have to say he gives them plenty of ammunition! The final section of this book seems to be written by someone either blissfully unaware or uncaring of how he comes across. Written almost as a travelogue, the book becomes quite literally a long and boring list of cities he performs in and how he, the apparently magnificent and heroic artist journeys the world in a rapturous travelling communion with his fans. It goes on for so long and just becomes so absurd in its world weary grandioseness that you find the words "what a twat" unconsciously leave your mouth several times through the telling.
Its an odd feeling to end the book with as it is really hard to erase the bad taste in your mouth from the final section of the book. Of course, it wouldn't be Morrissey without the melodrama, but for this reviewer, I'll settle for the melodrama in his songs - its more palatable.
"Revisiting an old friend and bravo Stephen Fry!"
So many great lines in this book.
Completely silly and completely perfect. Have read this many times, but just finished audio book version read by Stephen Fry, which is a lot like having a bowl of the the best ice cream in the world and adding lots of yummy freckles and chic chips!
"Enter the strange but charming world of Murakami"
I really enjoyed this surreal and charming novel. After just finishing reading it, my initial thought is that the charm of the story will be the thing I will end up remembering it for. As an actual story, not a lot actually happens - like an episode of Seinfeld set in the Twilight Zone. Haruki Murakami takes a lost cat, an unemployed man, a series of strange phone calls, a marital split and offbeat characters, adds some seemingly irrelevant subplots involving a Japanese WW2 survivor and psychics and weaves a tale that goes everywhere yet nowhere. I was also amazed at how well a novel translated from Japanese can hold up as literature when read in English.
This is the second Murakami novel I have read and like the first (1Q84), the book dissolves into a vague ending where you are left wondering how all the various strands related to each other. That is sure to frustrate a lot of readers' but Murakami's magic seems to me to be the charm of the world you are entering when you begin reading his novels and the journey he takes you on.
"Darker, but much better than Life of Pi"
Before buying this book, I was intrigued by the many angry reviews claiming that Beatrice And Virgil was offensive and "tricked" the reader. I couldn't disagree more with those opinions.
There is nothing offensive in this book - there are some dark and disturbing scenes, but offensive? No, not unless many other supposedly "classic" novels throughout history covering man's darkest deeds are offensive too.
And trickery? While the reveal at the end of the book is very sudden, the author and main protagonist hint many times during the story that all is not as it seems, many times openly voicing questions about the undercurrents of the story involving Virgil, a howler monkey, and Beatrice, a donkey.
Beatrice & Virgil begins with a successful author, named Henry who coincidentally? has written a successful novel with animals as the characters. His next novel is rejected by his publishers and he takes a break from writing to reassess things. He receives a letter from a reader asking for help, along with highlighted passages from a story by Flaubert, and a scene from a play he assumes is written by the sender of the letter. Realising the address was not far from his, he decides to write back and hand deliver the letter to the reader's postbox.
When he arrives to deliver the letter he discovers the address is a taxidermy shop and he enters and ends up meeting the man who had written to him.
The taxidermist says he has spent his life writing a play and needs Henry's help with some problems he has finishing it. The taxidermist is a very odd and cold man but has written a play in which the two main characters, Beatrice & Virgil, are animals living on a shirt. Yes, a shirt. In contrast to the taxidermist's cold demeanour, Beatrice and Virgil engage in heartfelt conversations about events they can only bring themselves to call "the horrors".
Over the course of the novel, the taxidermist reads extracts of his play to Henry, who has trouble matching the author's gruff and cold aloofness to the animated and passionate animals in the story. Henry visits the taxidermist several times, trying to understand what his play is about and what message the taxidermist is trying to express with his story, all the while unable to put his finger on the dark undercurrents in the story.
At the final meeting of Henry and the taxidermist, the truth behind the story is revealed, and quite suddenly and shockingly. In fact, the entire story twists within just one sentence. With this, the story continues on very briefly, coming to an end, which while macabre, deeply sobering and dark, is far more satisfying than the ending of Martel's previous book, "Life of Pi".
For me, the mark of a great book is that you are still mulling it over in the days after you finish it, and that has been the case for me after finishing Beatrice & Virgil.
The narration was excellent - sometimes accents can bring a narrator down, but accents handled very well and overall told with a storyteller's tongue.
"Chuck, you are a very naughty boy"
Up until the half way point of this book, I was wondering whether I should just abandon it. Invisible Monsters begins with a scene involving a shooting at a wedding and the rest of the book is devoted to telling you how we got there. The book jumps around in time constantly, a gleeful mess that refuses to make sense until its good and ready to.
So there I was at the half way point, deciding if I wanted to take the rest of the ride. Then Chuck throws you a bone. A hilarious scene in which the protagonist (a model who has had her face shot off) has thanksgiving with her parents drew me back in. After this, the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle of the story begin to thunk into place and you begin to see where the story is headed. And you smile. The second half of the book is a darkly comic tale of how all the strands of the story and the characters come together into the final train wreck of a WTF climax.
I usually don't take to female narrators (I don't know why), but Anna Fields is great here. Some of the deadpan and darkly comic moments, she really nails.
"Wonderful book, frustrating audiobook"
Yes, it has some wonderful turns of phrase, engaging characters and manages to be quirky and heavy in equal measures.
Hans - he handles a hard life and challenging times with admirable dignity.
The narration is wonderful BUT, the audiobook has one very large flaw. In the written version of the book, the narrator (death) will sometimes talk in asides, which are written in italics. In the audiobook, these asides are whispered and buried in echo and are often impossible to hear or understand. How the producers let this happen is mystifying and it really disrupts the flow of the story.
1. When Death steps on the picture of Hitler.2. When Death describes how Rudi makes him cry.
"A sad, funny man"
I'm sure this book will polarise listeners / readers. If you have your life all together, then you will most likely thoroughly dislike this needy, self centred and often pathetic man, and hate the book. If however, you have you own special basket of issues you wrestle with on a daily basis, chances are you will warm to and be charmed by this needy, self centred and often pathetic man, and love the book.
I loved the book - its one of the best I've heard on audible. Laugh out loud funny in places.
"Do you like ickiness?"
Yes - but only those who like to get down and dirty with their morals!
I don't think you can go past St Gutfree and the opening story. Listen and squirm! The story about the anatomically detailed dolls runs a close second - I almost had to pull my car to the side of the road at certain parts of that story - its hard to drive, squirm and cringe at the same time!
The one thing I would add to this is that there are really no "likeable" characters in this book, and as a group they become despicable. Thats what makes it fun ;)
Narration was excellent - probably the best I've heard in an audiobook. Perfect.
I really enjoyed this book, and intend to go on a "Chuck-a-thon" over the next few months!
"A little bit of life - a lot of work.."
The title of this book is a little misleading - I was expecting a biography. More than three quarters of this book is devoted to an examination of his theories, and very little to Stephen Hawking the man. Obviously a reader is expecting some science if choosing this book, but the illness he has lived with throughout his life is relegated to playing just a bit part in this book. By the end of the book I knew less about the man than I did his theories.
I suspect that's just the way he would want it as well, but unfortunately the portrait painted of Stephen Hawking by this book is black and white rather than the colour his life of adversity, brilliance and quirkiness could have been.
"Now I know why this is a "classic""
The battle of wills between creator and his creation. Just like any fantasy you need to give the author permission to take you on a ride. This was surprisingly quite a strong story, even if the science behind its premise is dubious, particularly well over a century after its writing.
The "monster". I did not realise he was a creature of such humanity and need. The story was still in my thoughts a week or so after finishing it.
No. I was expecting a poor performance as it was priced lower than other versions of the book, but it was read very well and would definitely happily listen to the narrator again.
No, but I did get through it very quickly and was always grateful for a chance to get back in the car and renew the story.One exception - The beginning of the book is told in letters, and apart from perhaps the final 2 letters, the rest are completely irrelevant to the story, and why they were part of the published book is a mystery to me.
There are a couple of random instances where the narration repeats itself for a few words. Although its very minor and probably only totals maybe 15-20 seconds over the entire book, its the worst editing I've encountered on Audible. (That comment is not aimed at putting people off this version of the book - I definitely recommend this book).
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Spokane, Wash. -- Cell phone logs revealed new details Wednesday surrounding the Clay Starbuck murder trial.
Clay Starbuck is charged with the murder of his ex-wife Chanin Starbuck. Her body was found inside her home in December 2011. Officers believe Clay strangled Chanin. Prosecutors charged him with murder and with the violation of human remains.
Chanin's cell phone made a call to 911 the morning she was murdered according to prosecutors. A struggle can be heard in the recording.
Investigators testified that her phone was then turned off for about two and a half hours after the call was made. Clay's phone was also turned off at that time according to authorities. Court documents stated that Clay's phone stayed off for seven hours total.
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A Small Kitchen Gift for Neighborly Do-Gooders?
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Q: The couple across the street from me snow-plowed my driveway while I was at work, without asking. They did this last year, too — my husband and I offered to buy gas to offset the work, but we were waved away with a smile, told the "toy" didn't get much use and they were glad to do it.
This time around, I would like to at least give them a little something, but I'm at a loss as to what to do.
...we don't know them except to say "hello," so I don't know if there are food allergies or adversions. I need some suggestions for a small, all-purpose, satisfy-everyone's-taste-without-poisoning-and/or-offending-diabetics-and-Celiacs gift I could drop off. Any recommendations?
Sent by Kelly
Editor: Kelly, the Salted Pistachio Brittle was a hit gift for us this year, but while it's gluten-free it's definitely not suitable for diabetics! You could also go with a batch of extra-healthy Apple Muffins.
Or you could play it safe and give them a box of fresh clementines, tied with a pretty ribbon. Or play it even safer and give them a paperwhite or amaryllis bulb in a small pot. Beauty is always appreciated this time of year!
Readers, any other thoughts?
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As much as I love those apple muffins, I actually would not recommend making them for anyone you don't already know to be into health food! :)
I really think that most people would just be appreciative of the gesture, and that you shouldn't concern yourself too much about allergies, except perhaps nuts. If you're really concerned, I would buy a gift card for a local coffeeshop, simply because you're never going to cover off all of the allergies that exist.
I did something similar for our neighbours at Halloween when they dropped off an extra pumpkin (there were *none* to be found in the city). Whether or not they actually ate the cupcakes, they were very appreciative and I made it known how grateful I was...isn't that what neighbourliness is about?
I like the potted plant idea. There's just too many ways a food gift can go wrong if you don't really know the recipient.
I have a snowblower, so I often take care of my neighbor's drive if there is a heavy snowstorm. The last time they gave me a very nice bottle of wine. It definitely is about the gesture.
A big basket of fruit is always welcome in the winter. Add an assorted variety of oranges, kiwi, fresh pineapple, a couple of tomatoes and anything fun that catches your eye at the store. With fruit, you don't need to worry about allergies, vegetarian diets, celiacs or diabetes. A big bouquet of flowers will "Wow" anyone, too. Good idea!
I agree, it's more about the gesture than the actual gift. I wouldn't worry too much about the allergies. I'm sure no matter what you decide to give them, it will be much appreciated!
How about...Rice Krispie treats?? :)
my dad is allergic to mold and many perfumes, so any gifts of plants or flowers we received were immediately put into the garage. :( if i were you, i would bake up some cookies or muffins (without nuts) and call it a day. i dont know anyone who doesn't appreciate baked goods!
Oh, totally Clementines! So nice! My mom sometimes buys us a box when she comes to visit.
Rice Krispie treats are good unless neighbors are vegetarian (marshmallows have gelatin which is made of animal byproducts). I like the flower idea.
My dad is a plower-without-asker too, and does it for the same reason -- he loves to play with his toys. He's diabetic and a recovering alcoholic (not a drop in 25 years) so there are two gift ideas that are off-limits. Usually the neighbors just call and thank him, which is plenty for him.
since this is fairly common at my house (three properties accessed by one private drive) I usually go with a verbal thank-you at the time and then gift something close to springtime...Valentine's Day has been my chosen date the last couple of years. I handmake a special edible with a little bit of a visual wow factor (royal icing cookies are no-fail on this point) and then include a handwritten thank you and a gift card for the grocery store.
Because everyone buys groceries regardless of their dietary or alcohol practices, right?
Having grown up with a family who routinely does this for our neighbors, they really aren't expecting anything back from you but friendliness, so any gesture you make will be appreciated.
Make something that you know is great and don't worry about dietary restrictions for now.
Even if one of them cannot eat it, such nice people will accept it graciously and be touched by your thought.
Then, think of finding out what kind of treats they like as a good way to get to know them when you say hello in passing.
oooh yes, I LOVE the grocery store gift card idea! Attached to a bundle of clementines, yum!
My cousin is stuck in Maine every Winter and each year I mail her Satsuma and Meyer lemons from my garden - a box about every 3 weeks - she says it's often the only thing that gets her through to Spring.
Another idea: bake a batch of cookies, attach the recipe, plus a log of the cookie dough wrapped for freezing (that they can slice and bake later). Something simple like orange chocolate chip or ginger does the trick (I agree with skipping the nuts). What's great is that, if they have company stop by, they can easily slice & bake a few fresh cookies (I keep logs of frozen dough year-round).
In this instance I'd lean toward something to brighten their Winter but more personal than a gift card.
Um, maybe this is old fashioned, but what about a thank you card? Always thoughtful, and never an issue of allergies, etc.
If your neighbor is outside in the cold, doing the chores, why not knit (or crochet) him a hat or scarf? If that's not on your list of hobbies, perhaps purchase a one from etsy?


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Thirty-eight percent of the respondents say modified payment limitation rules will affect them the most, while 26 percent think the lower AGI test will have the most impact. Direct attribution of payments and the ACRE program option accounted for 36 percent of the votes at 18 percent each.
In the Cotton Farming Web Poll, 64 percent of the respondents believe the modified payment limitation rules and the lower AGI test will impact them the most.
The comment period for these components of the new farm law was supposed to end on Jan. 28, 2009. However, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that he is extending the deadline to March 29, 2009, to allow invested stockholders further opportunity to comment.
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• "I feel Southern agriculture is not understood. We must have larger operations to buy today's high-priced equipment. We also face higher input costs than our Northern neighbors, and our margins are less. With government support, it's not possible to cashflow a farming operation when things do not go perfectly with the weather and the price."
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In January, we asked: Which of the following components of the new farm law will impact your operation the most?
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• Modified payment limitation rules — 38 %
• Direct attribution of payments — 18 %
• ACRE program option – 18 %
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It's the subject of a book and a movie, but in real life,
the search for treatment of Pompe disease is centered at Duke Medicine.
Survivors of the disease, which is caused by an enzyme
deficiency and disables the heart and skeletal muscles, are gathering for a
reunion this weekend in Durham.
One of them, 10-year-old Yamila, first came to Duke Medical
Center at the age of 6 months. Her family moved to North Carolina from Peru for
the clinical trials at Duke.
"It was the only chance to save her life," said
Yamila's father, Jorge Romero.
The FDA approved the treatment in 2006.
"If you provide this missing enzyme, you can help these
individuals with Pompe disease. It's similar to providing insulin to someone
with diabetes," explained Dr. Priya Kishnani, Duke professor of pediatrics
and division chief of medical genetics at Duke University Medical Center.
The reunion is a chance for Yamila to connect with those who
helped save her life, including Kishnani.
"I think this is a gift of life for Yamila and also a
humbling experience for myself as a physician to actually see her here nine and
a half years later and still doing well," Kishnani said.
It's also a chance for the families of Pompe disease to
"We learn from the other families, their experience,
because we're a small group," Romero said. The disease affects about one
in every 40,000 births.
Pompe disease received attention in 2010 from the Harrison
Ford movie "Extraordinary Measures," which is about the search for
"In many ways it was the story of what started at Duke
many, many years ago," Kishnani said.
The movie did not include Duke's role, though the book it's
based on did, Kishnani said. Still, Hollywood's interpretation is helping
others, she said.
"This movie definitely did highlight the signs and
symptoms of this disease, allowing more exposure and thus potentially allowing
more cases to be diagnosed," Kishnani said.
Kishnani points out that it is just a treatment and not a
cure at this point. Proof of that is seen in Yamila, who is not able to walk
around freely and relies on the aid braces and a wheelchair. She has made
progress, though, and attends public school in Virginia.
While more research is needed to find a cure, which could
include gene therapy at some point, families like the Romeros are happy with
the progress.
"We are happy with all that she does every day, even
though we have hard times because we don't know how long she's going to go
because she's one of the kids," he said.
About 20 families are in Durham this weekend for the
Doctors at Duke treat about 100 patients with Pompe disease
and manage the cases of up to about 300 others.
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In the spirit of the Independence Day, I want you to take some time to reflect on the importance of "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" not only when it comes to our country, but when it comes to your personal life.
I believe each of us has the power to discover our purpose and become joyful in the pursuit of that purpose. This journey may not be easy however; if you look back in history you'll realize that nothing important and meaningful ever is.
To help guide you in your pursuit of happiness, I want to introduce you to what I call the "LIVE RICH FACTOR". I call it this because those who find the purpose that leads them to happiness are the luckiest people in the world and are in fact, the ones who are truly living richly.
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The hardest thing to do is to be honest with yourself. We lie more to ourselves than to anyone else. You must tell yourself the truth about whether or not you are truly happy. If you are not happy, you must admit it to yourself. To really be connected to your truth, you must tell yourself and the world the truth. You must have what I call "truth congruence"— which means that who you are on the inside matches who you show to the world on the outside.
You are your own harshest critic. Many people talk to themselves in a way they would never accept from a stranger, a friend, or a loved one. If this describes you, try stopping the negative conversations you have with yourself immediately.
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It's hard to be joyful when you're always judging others. In fact, it's close to impossible. Judging others creates a huge amount of stress in our lives. It affects our marriages and our relationships with our kids as well as the way we relate to friends, coworkers, and society in general.
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Festivities in the Americas
Opening of the Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ramsar Convention in Huatulco, Mexico
The Ramsar Convention's 40th Anniversary celebration in the Americas kicked off on 31 January 2011 with the opening ceremony of the Wetland Festival in the auditorium of the Universidad del Mar in Huatulco, Mexico. The event was opened by Mr. Modesto Seara, rector of the Universidad del Mar, who welcomed the participants, Mr. Anada Tiega, Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention, who highlighted the importance of wetland conservation and the role of the Convention in its 40-year trajectory, and Mexican National Focal Point Mr. Luis Fueyo MacDonald, commissioner for the Natural Protected Areas, who welcomed the participants and emphasized the relevance of this celebration for Mexico and the region.
Picture 1. Head table during the opening of the wetland festival
Picture 2. Mr. Modesto Seara, Rector (chancellor) of del Mar University
Picture 3. Mr. Anada Tiega, Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention
Some 320 national and international delegates from Ramsar Contracting Parties, non-Contracting Parties, Ramsar International Organization Partners (IOPs), the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP), other multinational environmental agreements, international institutions and networks, academia and the private sector participated in the celebrations. Keynote speeches were made by Mrs. Mara Murillo, UNEP deputy regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mr. José Sarukhán Kerméz from Conabio, Ms. Maria Rivera, Ramsar Senior Advisor for the Americas, and Mr. Luis Fueyo MacDonald, National Commissioner of Protected Areas, who presented the status of the implementation of the Convention in Mexico.
Picture 4. Participants in the celebration
Picture 5. Representatives of Bahamas, Jamaica, Saint Lucia and San Vincent and the Grenadines
The Ramsar Secretariat described the main progress and challenges of the Convention in the Americas and launched the book Wetlands in the Americas: the Role of the Ramsar Convention and the Benefits of the Designation of Ramsar Sites, a new publication that analyzes the present status of the Convention in the Western Hemisphere and illustrates the benefits both of being a member of this international treaty and its community and of designating each country's wetland treasures as Wetlands of International Importance on the Ramsar List, the largest network of protected areas in the world.
|Ms. Maria Rivera, Senior Advisor for the Americas and Mr. Royal Gardner launching the book Wetlands in the Americas
Twenty-four presentations were offered in symposia covering such diverse topics as management and wise use of wetlands; private sector involvement in wetland conservation; communication, education and public awareness; participatory approaches to management; and wetlands and climate change. A lively exchange of experiences was made possible on key issues in the Americas region, ranging from wetland inventories and tools for assessing wetland health to legal aspects of wetland conservation, Mexico's CEPA Strategy, wetland education experiences in the Caribbean, and wetlands and poverty alleviation in Central America, among many others.
Picture 7. Mr. Herb Raffaele from the US Fish and Wildlife Service giving a speech about wetand wise use
Picture 8. Mr. Jairo Valderrama from Colombia talking about the experience "fly a way" funded by the Wetlands for the Future initiative
An evening session was organized to present the 3D docutale "Ondia and the 7 wonders wetland" as well as the high definition movie "Wetlands in Chile", which shows the role that the private sector plays in the conservation and wise use of wetlands in Chile.
Pictures above: Presentation of the film project Ondia and the 7 wonders
Picture 10. Film Wetlands in Chile
On the 1st of February, the festivities moved to the Explanada, a cultural park in downtown Huatulco, where the participants were welcomed by the Guelaguetza dances from Oaxaca, followed by welcoming remarks from the municipal president of Huatulco, Mr. Lorenzo Lavariega Arista, the inauguration of the stand and posters area, and a playing of the Ramsar game.
Picture 11 Typical Oaxaca dances
Picture 12. Conanp team playing the Ramsar game
Picture 13. Mrs. Maria Rivera, Senior Advisor for the Americas, welcoming the participants and Huatulco local communities
Picture 14. Mr. Lorenzo Lavariega, Municipal President of Huatulco
The evening closed with a gastronomic sampling of typical Oaxacan food offered by the hotels and tourism association of Huatulco. Oaxaca typical food and handicrafts:
On the 2nd of February the celebration of the Ramsar Convention 40th anniversary took place at Punta Arenas beach in the Ramsar Site Cuencas y Corales de la Zona Costera de Huatulco. The ceremony opened with messages from the Ramsar Secretary General, the Mexican subsecretary of environment Mr. Mauricio Limon, and Mr. McDonald, the Ramsar Focal Point, followed by speeches by Omar Vidal from WFF on behalf of Ramsar IOPS, Mr. Bert Lenten, Deputy Secretary General from the CMS Convention on behalf of the CMS and other MEAs, and Mr. Herb Raffaele from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Picture 16. Participants in the event on the 2nd of February
Picture 17. Head table for the celebration
Picture 18. Mr. Luis Fueyo, Mexico Ramsar Focal Point
Picture 19. Mr. Bert Lenten, Deputy Secretary General from CMS
Afterwards, the Ramsar Senior Advisor for the Americas presented the awards to the winners of the competition of schools and Ramsar Sites promoting the wise use of wetlands in the Americas. In the category of schools, the first place was given to Tantramar Regional High School in New Brunswick, Canada, and the second place to East Elgin Secondary School in Aylmer, Ontario, Canada. In the category of Ramsar Sites, Mamiraua Ramsar site was selected for first place and the personnel of Laguna Conchali in Chile received the second place for their efforts for the conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Additionally, Ramsar Site designation certificates were given to authorities from Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, and the United States.
|Ramsar Sites certificates being received by Enrique Barraza from El Salvador, Lourdes Suarez from Mexico, Herb Raffaele from the United States, and Mateo Felix from the Dominican Republic
The ceremony was brought to a close by the governor of the State of Oaxaca, Mr. Gabino Cué Monteagudo, who highlighted the importance of this occasion for Huatulco.
Picture 21. Participants in Punta Arenas beach during the celebration
Picture 22. Americas Ramsar team
The wetland festival came to a lively end with a biodiversity parade in Huatulco Explanada that was prepared by schools to call the attention to the necessity of caring for wetlands and their resources.
|"Biodiversity parade" prepared by Huatulco schools
The 40 Anniversary celebrations in Huatulco called upon the collaborative efforts of different partners of the Ramsar family, including Semarnat as Ramsar Administrative Authority and the National Commission for National Protected Areas-Conanp (the Ramsar Focal Point), as well as the involvement of Huatulco and other six municipalities, the association of hotels, tourist guides and schools, and the federal and local agencies and Mexican wetland specialists.
At the international level, the participation of Ramsar Focal Points, non-Contracting Parties, STRP members, representatives of international organizations and conventions, and invited panelists made the exchange of experiences especially fruitful and highlighted the major challenges in wetland conservation in the Americas. Overall, the event contributed a great deal to raising awareness about the Ramsar Convention in the Americas at different levels but, what is more important, it demonstrated that the key to success in wetland conservation is to be found in the collaborative work of partners sharing these common objectives.
Report by Maria Rivera