text:
Women in digital publishing
Last Wednesday I spoke at an event called Women in Publishing, an organisation whose purpose is to 'promote the status of women working in publishing and related trades by helping them to develop their careers'.
I'll confess that before accepting I questioned the need for a women-only publishing organisation. I've worked in magazine and book publishing for over 15 years and I've always worked quite happily on equal terms with my male colleagues.
Nonetheless, I'm very glad I agreed and spent the evening in a room full of smart women in a very collegiate and supportive atmosphere.
So all this got me thinking, why do we need women-only events in an industry that seems to be one of the most evenly balanced women to men? Indeed in certain sectors, women are in the majority. Also men in publishing seem, on the whole, to be clever, socially liberal and (in most cases) could in no way be described as old-fashioned or sexist.
Before the talk I posed a question on Twitter asking why there were more men in digital publishing than women – an assumption on my part that was soon proved wrong. I had many responses with people correcting me and pointing out that many of the senior digital people were indeed women. It became clear that there is near parity of numbers and seniority in digital publishing too. What became blindingly obvious is that the big issue for women in digital publishing is visibility.
It seems that the main difference between men and women working in this area is that the boys are doing a much better PR job on themselves. As a result it often appears that the digital debate is being had, and being led almost exclusively by men.
The numbers back this up. Taking the last three main digital publishing conferences, speakers at these conferences were predominantly male.
FutureBook, December 2011 Ratio of Men to Women 4:1
Tools Of Change, NYC Feb 2012 Ratio of Men to Women 4:1
LBF, Digital Minds April 2012 Ratio of Men to Women 3:1
I don't have figures for LBF and TOC but it's interesting to note that for the Futurebook conference, which I organised in December, the delegates were split almost exactly 50/50 between men and women despite the fact that the ratio of male to female speakers was 4:1.
And yes, I take responsibility for this disparity.
As we all know the purpose of speaking at an industry conference is not just to impart knowledge to one's peers. It is to position yourself as a thought leader and hopefully as a side-effect increase your value in the work-place.
I am not immune to this bias. I have 84 people on a Twitter list that, in my mind, represent globally the leading thinking in this sector. Again the ratio of men to women is 3:1.
Even in the digital publishing start-up community those making the most noise in this sector, off the top of my head: Small Demons, Readmill, Flooved, Jelly Books, Bilbary, Anobii and Unbound, are all fronted by men.
So if the digital publishing community is pretty much equally split down gender lines, why are women not more visible?
I guess some of the reasons for this inevitably revolve around the differing parenting roles and expectations placed on men and women. Doing a good PR job on yourself does take time and energy – preparing talks, travelling to conferences, meetings, socialising and networking. Promoting and maneuvering yourself within your company also takes time. Something women won't or can't do, perhaps.
I've seen over and over again that often women in the industry will leave meetings and conferences on time to get home to their children when men linger, go for a drink, network. I'm certainly not being critical here, as a single mother I've been forced to make these decisions myself and I understand these pressures all too well.
Anyone interested in the more subtle issues at play between the sexes professionally should watch Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook talk at TED. As Sheryl says in her opening, women are having to make tougher decisions to balance professional success with personal fulfillment.
As well as this, it might be controversial to raise the issue but perhaps we should address the language often used to describe women in senior positions. Publishing is not exempt from people using derogatory terms like ball-breaker, ice-maiden and – let's be honest – much worse. This happens in the wider world of tech and media all of the time. In my mind, Arianna Huffington being a great example of a successful business woman being described in terms that would never be used on a man.
I can't say that men are entirely to blame for this use of language as woman often perpetuate this. In a baffling lack of solidarity women are often each other's toughest critics professionally.
In an industry that should be very aware of the impact of language this is particularly unacceptable.
So, I pose the question, do women have a responsibility to make themselves more visible and inspire other women in the industry? To actively support each other professionally?
In this instance I think the onus is on women themselves to make the change. Unlike a lot of industries, publishing is not actually one big boy's club. Men are not holding women back. If visibility is the issue, and there is no obvious reason (family and childcare notwithstanding) for this lack of drive to push oneself forward, then it does seem to be entirely in the hands of the women of digital publishing – women are in a position to improve their standing and create their own platform as thought and industry leaders. How to do so, however?
I think there are many ways we could make a positive impact and am open to your ideas. Two things came to mind:
(1) Women in high profile roles in the industry have a duty to make themselves more visible by seeking out and making use of the myriad opportunities to speak and present and write about our industry and the challenges it faces.
(2) Women who are established in their publishing careers should make it a point to encourage, mentor and advise younger women in the industry to raise their profile and their voices with the same gusto the boys do.
I would love to hear your views on the issues in this blog, please comment below or email me directly at firstname.lastname@example.com
Excellent and thought-provoking post
I think self-doubt is definitely an issue, but childcare will definitely come into it, too.
I run my own business, with my husband, but am looking at moving back in-house because I really want to be pivotal in the changes in the industry and can't really make that work in a small, home-based business. I want to be the one standing up and talking at these conferences within the next couple of years, not the one reading about them at my desk.
But... There is pretty much no way I would even be considering this, if I did not have a husband who currently shares all domestic and childcare responsibilities equally and is very happy to take over the bulk of them, while keeping the business running. If this were not the case, I would not be able to do it.
I don't think that the majority of men think that way, though fortunately it is becoming more and more acceptable for a man to take a share of the childcare and to arrange flexible hours to enable them to do so. But, for the most part, they will not bat an eyelid (or perhaps they are expected not to bat an eyelid?) at flying off to this conference and that conference and to stay behing networking after an event.
Anyway, great post, Sam, thank you.
funnily enough...
for the past two L BF Digital Minds Conferences, I received a few 'no's , from men, declining to speak on a Sunday for family reasons. I've never received this reason from a female.
In reply to MikeMurphy1979, as a conference designer, gender of speaker doesn't usually feature: rather, the role/company/topic/ability to speak engagingly. Where i might consider it, is for a panel, where, ideally there should be mix of folk, in terms of experince and attitude and gender might be included.
Good topic Sam!
This is not a new problem and sadly, the issue is much wider than publishing; it is common in nearly all industries. I believe it is to do with conditioning and genetics, both male and female. I discussed this in more detail in a talk I gave to the same organisation as Sam (Women in Publishing) earlier in the year. [this will link to an audio excerpt of the most relevant part http://www.bookcareers.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/WIPublishingSuzanneCollierEdited.mp3]
We (men and women) can all help the situation by being supportive and encouraging of our colleagues and working in a collaborative environment, where employees are encouraged to contribute and grow. Also too, workplaces have to change. Publishing is probably one of the most flexible for allowing people to work remotely (from home) but still many companies are of a culture where it is normal to work late. Men and women need a work-life balance of quality in order to sustain a demanding role. Out of hours networking should not longer be the issue that it was as social networking brings us all closer together in the same enviroment.
We are missing the point here
This post focuses primarily on the visibility of women at conferences and events. It's a very small part of the conversation. I think that we must consider the visibility of women inside their organisations and how they are leading and managing the process of change within their own teams and strategic business units. This includes adopting and implementing technology, coaching and mentoring team members and taking key decisions which will have a direct impact on the profitability of their publishing house. (It's why we are all here, folks.) Women are taking leading roles from the inside. THIS is what's really having an impact. Not a 45 minute presentation that gets tweeted and forgotten. Change and innovation that happens in the day-to-day is what is transforming our industry,
It seems to me that the agenda for many male presenters at high profile digital conferences is about ego over "thought-leadership". Being frank, there really is not much new that has been said in the past 12 months. Anyone calling themselves a "digital guru" can become one. If the primary purpose of the conference circuit is truly about sharing knowledge and best practice, perhaps women are being more selective in the speaking engagements that they undertake for that reason.
The presentations and panel discussions that I have attended where digital women were presenting have always offered something genuinely new and thought-provoking. People like Rebecca Smart and Theresa Thompson are shining examples. They are women who are truly leading and inspiring from within their companies and that's where it matters most.
Kelly Jennings-Robinson
Agree...to a point
I can see that women are certainly leading from within publishers and yes that is having impact on their business. Absolutely.
Although I think speaking at conferences is more than presenting for 45 minutes and it being tweeted and forgotten. Speaking, blogging, commenting in articles, tweeting and being part of the global discussion offers much more than that.
As an individual, I genuinely believe this increases your employability, standing and earning potential. I know many of my bloggers and FutureBook speakers are then flown around the world to speak at other events or asked to do research, write reports and offered other work.
And these then offer all kinds of opportunities for networking and raising your company profile amongst people you may never have had access to. As well as gaining ideas from other publishers in other markets. And inspiration to drive change and innovation within your company.
My view is that women should be as confident to call themselves commentators, opinion-formers as the men are. Is 'ego' all bad? One could argue nurturing 'Brand Me' is the most valuable thing people can do professionally.
Anyway, really interesting points, Kelly.
Glad the post struck such a chord with women & men.
I blame...
...the schools...
Sort of. Maybe I blame the culture of the 20th Century. Here's what I mean:
I went to a small North London public school - UCS - which produces a lot of media types - China Miéville, Rupert Goold, Will Self, and Alex Garland (oh, and Ford Maddox Ford. I had no idea.) But wherever its alumni go, and whatever they do, they carry with them an above average grip on the skill of flannel. It's an accepted part of the classroom to try to bluff, to play with ideas out loud. At least when I was there, it was understood that there would inevitably be questions in exams and so on which you simply had no answers for, and the only thing to do, once you'd exhausted the other options, was to twist the discussion towards your own agenda. If that failed, take a swing - produce something good enough, and you might get points for effort. Or you might con a bewildered examiner into awarding points. (This was pre-Google - fact-checking required a considerable effort.)
The attitude at the girls' schools I came into contact with was quite different. The emphasis was on study, precision, accuracy, and safety. You didn't put yourself on the line unless you knew you could defend every aspect of your position. Perhaps it was because the UK attitude to educated women was still pretty uneven (we're talking the late 80s here, and remember the last Cambridge College to admit women at undergraduate level was Magdalene, which refused to do so until 1988) and therefore the teachers themselves were used to being challenged or dismissed in conversation and therefore had come to treat their knowledge and position more like a castle under siege than a playing field.
I dunno - is that, or something like it, still operative? Do we live with the consequences of it a bit?
My daughter
age 11 had 'life skills' lessons yesterday, am now wondering if 'flannel skills' would have been more useful. Apart from loving that expression, I absolutely agree with your point.
Some of this conditioned behaviour happens even before school. And from parents too.
My experience of studying Maths at University included similar experiences. A class of 80 less than 10 being female. My tutor called me Mr Miller (maiden name) as it was all boys apart from me. And expectations of girls studying Maths? School teacher, first. Accountant, second. (nothing wrong with these professions, but the expectations of the boys were much loftier).
But geniunely feel we have come a long way since then. And you are right to point out these shifts have all happened relatively recently.
Yes, It Is Our Responsibility
Yes, the number of women relative to the number of men on digital publishing panels is lower, but when you look at digital publishing as a whole, there are a lot of women involved...at very high levels (think Sara Lloyd, Madeline McIntosh, Dominique Raccah, the vast majority of the Harlequin/Mills and Boon teams...to name a few). One thing I learned -- and a Clay Shirky article I can't locate right now really solidified my thinking on this -- is that women often expect to be noticed for their efforts while men will speak up about their successes (and failures, to some extent).
To me, this means women need to take the initiative when it comes to public speaking or pimping products. Yes, sometimes we get chosen because we are the right person and someone else thinks of us, but it's incumbent upon us to put forth the effort to propose workshops, panels, discussions, demonstrations. Miral Sittar from Bibliocrunch is a very high profile bookish startup, and I think she does a great job of this. Maya from MemeTales is also a great example of a woman heading up a bookish startup. Likewise for Erin McKean of Wordnik.
(The first big panel I put together at TOC/NY was all female. A bookseller panel I did was 90% female. The first panel was all about the female reading experience. That there were so many females on the second was because the voices that spoke the loudest on the issues I wanted to convey were...women.)
agree with you. There is certainly not a shortage of great women in digital publishing, quite the opposite. But the number who are pushing themselves/their companies forward is fairly limited. Great examples that come to mind are Rebecca Smart of Osprey, Kate Wilson of Nosy Crow, Anna Rafferty from Penguin and of course Dominique.
I also agree that women expect (hope) to be noticed for efforts and men are happy to stand up and tell everyone about theirs. Other women have suggested that we naturally have more self-doubt than men - and worry that by speaking at conferences they will be 'found out' for the things they don't know yet. These are subtle, but important differences between the sexes. And in my mind they all play their part in this disparity.
And yes, publishing is better than most industries, but think we can still keep working towards equal standing in all areas.
Additional experiences
Sam, you're absolutely right to point this out. I suspect part of the problem is that in the world of tech, the average conference will see gender ratios in panels more like 10:1 or even 15:1. You add the 1:1 in publishing, and the 4:1/5:1 ratios you see in the future of publishing (which are effectively tech plus publishing conferences) look "normal."
Of course it shouldn't be normal. Herewith two notes:
1. Small Demons has four co-founders, two of whom are women, the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Architect. Though it's true that the CEO and myself are the two most visible folks. The most important thing is of course that womean be equally represented in leadership positions. Let me say though that you can count the number of women CTOs at leading start-ups on the fingers of a two-fingered sloth.
2. When organizing a panel at Book Expo America on discoverability and serendipity, I was tunred down by four women—one of whom was scheduled on another event, but three of whom simply passed. Leaving me with a three-man panel. For which I apologized. Wat we had there, though, was women in leadership positions turning down visibility gigs.
I suppose all I can say is: we all have to try harder and harder, again and again. We all lose through this poor representation, women in losing visibility, men in not hearing from the silent talented ones.
Old school apprenticeships?
People in publishing often wax lyrical about the good old days where editors would learn from a long hard slog of apprenticeship under a legendary editor. Let's bring that back!
Now that you've established that there are plenty of women out there doing amazing things in digital, let's start connecting them to other people.
Events like the one you've just attended, plus the one we're hosting on Wednesday, are places where it is already happening that people (not just women) interested in digital are coming together and sharing learning.
Just as women at the top of their game have a lot to offer, those who want to learn should put in the time and work to get these innovators together, in front of an audience. If we want more women on panels... we should just make those panels happen.
Sara O'Connor, Editorial Director, Print & Digital, Hot Key Books
Very thought provoking
Very thought provoking article Sam. Suppose some of this could be said across many industries. Does it speak more about the gender or about society?
where are the women?
Great piece, Sam - I think you've answered your own question, though. You've noted that women leave networking events to get home to their children, and then you mention "personal fulfillment." As if a family was a yoga class or something. Somewhere in this picture, someone else has offloaded the responsiblity for the family's day-to-day care.
And then, this bit: "Publishing is not exempt from people using derogatory terms like ball-breaker, ice-maiden and – let's be honest – much worse." Which means that somewhere in the picture, someone has given the impression that if a woman succeeds nobody will like her...and being liked is everything, of course.
I've yet to see Victoria Barnsley or Gail Rebuck or, in earlier times, Carmen Callil or Liz Calder buying this cr*p but., as a mother with a grown up daughter, I still hear it from her and her friends. Sometimes I think that all women in the workplace need is constant Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, hourly realty checks and pay rises - lots of them.
yours in sisterhood,
Go find 'em
This probably reflects my own prejudices here, but I can't help but think that we're thinking this divide into existence. Is personal PR not an individual thing, reflecting personality over gender?
Maybe there's a need for conference programme designers to actively seek out women contributors to give the many influential and brilliant women in the industry the platform they might feel is otherwise off-limits.
Post new comment
Bronze Sponsors
Supporting Partners
Recent blog posts
- Can we float more indie boats?
- Measure for measure: the Digital Census since 2009
- A chuffed market's Children's Conference: #PorterMeets Charlotte Eyre
- #FutureChat recap: Publishing innovation
- Night of the Social Media: #PorterMeets Jonathan Maberry
- Alta Editions' cookbook innovation recipe
- WhereWereYouThen.com: Mining the memories of Ken Follett's readers
- The FutureBook Innovation Awards are open for business
- #FutureChat recap: Torchin' for books data
- Reedsy: Bending into digital self-publishing
Recent comments
- ISBNs in the aggregate refer to titles
1 week 5 days ago
- A question about ISBNs
1 week 6 days ago
- Not impressed by a data collection argument
2 weeks 3 days ago
- Understanding the reality of bookstore inventories
2 weeks 4 days ago
- Thanks for the input
5 weeks 6 days ago
- In this case, compliance is expensive
5 weeks 6 days ago
- I totally agree with JA Konrath's 12 points
6 weeks 3 days ago
- Tone vs Substance
7 weeks 1 day ago
- Delisting
7 weeks 1 day ago
- Delisting?
7 weeks 1 day ago
Tweets from @thefuturebook
TheFutureBook Thanks to all who participated in today's #FutureChat -- Recap next week! t.co/Mk9Tmlms25 @TheBookseller
TheFutureBook One hour to #FutureChat, this week on "opening up to indies": t.co/Mk9Tmlms25 - Join us at 4pBST / 11aET / 3pGMT @TheBookseller
TheFutureBook Come along for our #FutureChat today on "opening up to indies" 5pCEST / 4pBST / 3pGMT / 11aET 8aPT t.co/Mk9Tmlms25 @TheBookseller


text:
Christine Andreas has one of the richest voices in musical theater. She used it to bemuse her audience in "Bemused" at the elegant 54 Below. Her program was an entertaining essay on how artists often enchant—or bemuse—each other producing wonderful art and, in the process, becoming "musical soul mates." Her very full program of examples of how these astonishing partnerships resulted in brilliance also displayed her voice in all its glory.
Harold Arlen's devotion to Judy Garland resulted in one of her signature tunes, "Get Happy," written with Ted Koehler, so it was reasonable that Andreas used this song as a perky opener. She sang "Ipanema" and "Desafinado" after telling of Astrud Gilberto's accidental alliance with Antonio Carlos Jobim giving it a richness it rarely receives. Richard Harris and Glenn Campbell's affiliation with Jimmy Webb resulted in several hits, most notably "Didn't We" and "The Moon's a Harsh Mistress" here given the classy Christine Andreas treatment.
Of course, she had to bring up the Burt Bacharach/Hal David/Dionne Warwick phenomenon which brought each the success that eluded each of them before. "Alfie" and "What the World Needs Now" sounded like art songs. Similarly, Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Van Heusen had a "bad boy" relationship that resulted in such iconic pop songs as "Come Fly With Me," "The Tender Trap" and "Come Blow Your Horn," allowing Andreas to swing a bit. (A nitpick here: perhaps, she might have moved about the stage a bit more as an extension of her voice.)
She was particularly witty and warm in two Rodgers and Hart songs, "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," that luscious anthem to mature sexuality, and "To Keep My Love Alive," a witty ditty about killing off husbands one after another. She found the richness in each.
Best came when Andreas described the interactions between Edith Piaf and songwriter Marguerite Monnot. Andreas soared in the three song medley made up of "I Love Paris," "Milord" and "La Vie en Rose." Somehow these songs fit the many levels of her voice and through them she not only illustrated her theme, but transcended it.
Don Rebic's arrangements, played by him on the piano and Dick Sarpola on bass, weren't always witty enough, but the two musicians supported Andreas with great skill and devotion.
Christine Andreas: "Bemused"
54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, in Manhattan
Tickets: 646-476-3551 or http://www.54Below.com
More Information: http://www.christineandreas.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Most Viewed
- Most Commented
Red Cross Blood Supplies Dangerously Low
Garden City, Ks. (westernkansasnews) The American Red Cross is currently experiencing blood and platelet donations levels that are much lower than expectations. Donations through the Red Cross were down approximately 10 percent in June, resulting in about 50,000 fewer donations. Therefore the Red Cross is issuing an emergency request for donors of all blood...
School And Workplace Violence Training Coming To Garden City – Audio
Garden City, Ks. (westernkansasnews) The Garden City Police Department, in conjunction with St. Catherine Hospital and USD 457, is pleased to announce we will host training related to school and workplace violence. The training, provided by the National Tactical Officers Association, will encompass two days of instruction to help law enforcement, schools and businesses...


text:
- Caption: Damon close-up from 1800s
- Description: Vampire Diaries s.1
- Actor/Actress/Director: Ian Somerhalder
- Movie:
- Id: 13796145
- Share This Photo
- Add to My Scrapbook
- Upload a Photo
Dear Flixster Community,
After seven fabulous years with you all, we are sorry to let you know that we're going to be retiring the Flixster Community site on September 30, 2014. Please note that you can still access your ratings, reviews, and quizzes on Flixster and Rotten Tomatoes using your same login. We have had so much fun building this community with you.
Thanks for all the memories,


text:
Renewable resource
|Renewable energy
A renewable resource is a natural resource which can replenish with the passage of time, either through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes. Renewable resources are a part of Earth's natural environment and the largest components of its ecosphere. A positive life cycle assessment is a key indicator of a resource's sustainability. In 1962, Paul Alfred Weiss defined Renewable Resources as: "The total range of living organisms providing man with food, fibers, drugs, etc...".[1]
Renewable resources may be the source of power for renewable energy. However, if the rate at which the resource is consumed exceeds its renewal rate, renewal and sustainability will not be ensured. The term renewable resource also describes systems like sustainable agriculture and water resources.[2] Sustainable harvesting of renewable resources (i.e., maintaining a positive renewal rate) can reduce air pollution, soil contamination, habitat destruction and land degradation.[3]
Gasoline, coal, natural gas, diesel and other commodities derived from fossil fuels, as well as minerals like copper and others, are non-renewable resources without a sustainable yield.
- 1 Renewable resources endangered by the industrial world
- 2 Renewable energy
- 3 Renewable materials
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 Further reading
Renewable resources endangered by the industrial world[edit]
"Ocean over fishing is simply the taking of wildlife from the sea at rates too high for fished species to replace themselves."[4]
Tuna meat is driving overfishing as to endanger some species like the bluefin tuna. The European Community and other organisations are trying to regulate fishery as to protect species and to prevent their extinctions.[5] The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea treaty deals with aspects of overfishing in articles 61, 62, and 65.[6]
Examples of overfishing exist in areas such as the North Sea of Europe, the Grand Banks of North America and the East China Sea of Asia.[7]
The decline of penguin population is caused in part by overfishing, caused by human competition over the same renewable resources[8]
Sustainable agriculture[edit]
The phrase sustainable agriculture was coined by Australian agricultural scientist Gordon McClymont.[9] It has been defined as "an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will last over the long term".[10] Expansion of agricultural land has an impact on biodiversity and contributes to deforestation. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations estimates that in coming decades, cropland will continue to be lost to industrial and urban development, along with reclamation of wetlands, and conversion of forest to cultivation, resulting in the loss of biodiversity and increased soil erosion.[11]
Although air and sunlight are available everywhere on Earth, crops also depend on soil nutrients and the availability of water. Monoculture is a method of growing only one crop at a time in a given field, which can damage land and cause it to become either unusable or suffer from reduced yields. Monoculture can also cause the build-up of pathogens and pests that target one specific species. The Great Irish Famine (1845–1849) is a well-known example of the dangers of monoculture.
Crop rotation and long-term crop rotations confer the replenishment of nitrogen through the use of green manure in sequence with cereals and other crops, and can improve soil structure and fertility by alternating deep-rooted and shallow-rooted plants. Other methods to combat lost soil nutrients are returning to natural cycles that annually flood cultivated lands (returning lost nutrients indefinitely) such as the Flooding of the Nile, the long-term use of biochar, and use of crop and livestock landraces that are adapted to less than ideal conditions such as pests, drought, or lack of nutrients.
Agricultural practices are the single greatest contributor to the global increase in soil erosion rates.[12] It is estimated that "more than a thousand million tonnes of southern Africa's soil are eroded every year. Experts predict that crop yields will be halved within thirty to fifty years if erosion continues at present rates."[13] The Dust Bowl phenomenon in the 1930s was caused by severe drought combined with farming methods that did not include crop rotation, fallow fields, cover crops, soil terracing and wind-breaking trees to prevent wind erosion.[14]
The tillage of agricultural lands is one of the primary contributing factors to erosion, due to mechanized agricultural equipment that allows for deep plowing, which severely increases the amount of soil that is available for transport by water erosion.[15][16] The phenomenon called Peak Soil describes how large-scale factory farming techniques are jeopardizing humanity's ability to grow food in the present and in the future.[17] Without efforts to improve soil management practices, the availability of arable soil will become increasingly problematic.[18]
Methods to combat erosion include no-till farming, using a keyline design, growing wind breaks to hold the soil, and widespread use of compost. Chemical fertilizer and pesticides can also have an effect of soil erosion, which can contribute to soil salinity and prevent other species from growing. Phosphate is a primary component in the chemical fertilizer applied most commonly in modern agricultural production. However, scientists estimate that rock phosphate reserves will be depleted in 50–100 years and that Peak Phosphate will occur in about 2030.[19]
Industrial processing and logistics also have an effect on agriculture's sustainability. The way and locations crops are sold requires energy for transportation, as well as the energy cost for materials, labour, and transport. Food sold at a local location, such a farmers' market, have reduced energy overheads.
As well as being a renewable resource for fuel and building material, trees protect the environment by absorbing carbon dioxide and by creating oxygen.[20] The destruction of rain forests is one of the critical causes of climate change. Deforestation causes carbon dioxide to linger in the atmosphere. As carbon dioxide accrues, it produces a layer in the atmosphere that traps radiation from the sun. The radiation converts to heat which causes global warming, which is better known as the greenhouse effect.[21]
Deforestation also affects the water cycle. It reduces the content of water in the soil and groundwater as well as atmospheric moisture.[22] Deforestation reduces soil cohesion, so that erosion, flooding and landslides ensue.[23][24]
Rain forest shelter many species and organisms providing local populations with food and other commodities. In this way biofuels may well be unsustainable if their production contributes to deforestation.[25]
Endangered species[edit]
Some renewable resources, species and organisms are facing a very high risk of extinction caused by growing human population and over-consumption. It has been estimated that over 40% of all living species on Earth are at risk of going extinct.[26] Many nations have laws to protect hunted species and to restrict the practice of hunting. Other conservation methods includes restricting land development or creating preserves. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is the best-known worldwide conservation status listing and ranking system.[27] Internationally, 199 countries have signed an accord agreeing to create Biodiversity Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened species.
Water resources[edit]
Water can be considered a renewable material when carefully controlled usage, treatment, and release are followed. If not, it would become a non-renewable resource at that location. For example, groundwater is usually removed from an aquifer at a rate much greater than its very slow natural recharge, and so groundwater is considered non-renewable. Removal of water from the pore spaces may cause permanent compaction (subsidence) that cannot be renewed. 97.5% of the water on the Earth is salt water, and 3% is fresh water; slightly over two thirds of this is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps.[28] The remaining unfrozen freshwater is found mainly as groundwater, with only a small fraction (0,008%) present above ground or in the air.[29]
Water pollution is one of the main concerns regarding water resources. It is estimated that 22% of worldwide water is used in industry.[30] Major industrial users include hydroelectric dams, thermoelectric power plants, which use water for cooling, ore and oil refineries, which use water in chemical processes, and manufacturing plants, which use water as a solvent.
Renewable energy[edit]
Renewable energy is energy from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat. Common applications of renewable energies are electricity generation and motor fuels.
The reported problem with these renewable resources is that it is difficult and expensive to harness enough power from them to match the effectiveness of non-renewable resources.[31][32]
Solar Energy[edit]
Solar energy is the most abundant and easily available renewable resource, and has been harnessed by humans since ancient times. The solar energy not used by man is used by plants and other organisms in photosynthesis. In one year, the Sun delivers more than 10,000 times the energy that humans currently use,[33] and almost twice the amount of energy that will ever be obtained from all of the planet's non-renewable resources.[34]
Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV)(1.7 V), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small beam.[35] Photovoltaics convert light into electric current using the photoelectric effect.[36]
There are many domestic applications of solar power including solar cookers, solar stills, solar water heating, solar heating and air conditioning.
Wind Power[edit]
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy. Most modern electrical wind power is generated by converting the rotation of turbine blades into electrical currents by means of an electrical generator.
Windmills provide mechanical power, and were originally developed for milling grain for food production.The basic technique adopted in the blades of windmill to facilitate proper rotation is the pressure difference among the blades. Other industrial uses of windmill machinery are windpumps, used for water pumping or drainage.
Wind power is also used to propel ships using sails.
Hydropower is energy derived from the movement of water in rivers and oceans, originally used for irrigation and the operation of various mechanical devices. Since the early 20th century, the term is used almost exclusively in conjunction with the modern development of hydro-electric power. Conventional hydroelectric power involves creating a dam, and using the resulting water force to turn a water turbine and generator. Other electricity generating methods are run-of-the-river hydroelectricity, which captures the kinetic energy in rivers or streams, without the use of dams, and pumped-storage hydroelectricity, which stores water pumped during periods of low demand to be released for generation when demand is high.
Geothermal Energy[edit]
Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's crust and originates from the original formation of the planet (20%) and from radioactive decay of minerals (80%).[37][38] The available energy from the Earth's crust and mantle is approximately equal to that of incoming solar energy.
Geothermal heating is the direct use of geothermal energy for heating applications. Since paleolithic times, naturally occurring Hot springs have been used for bathing.[39]
Geothermal electricity is electricity generated from geothermal energy using technologies like superheaters, flash steam power plants and binary cycle power plants. The first geothermal power station was built at Larderello, Italy. Other countries that have geothermal power stations are Japan, Iceland, the Philippines and the United States. In Iceland, geothermal energy is used for electricity and heat. [40]
A biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.[41]
Bioethanol is an alcohol made by fermentation, mostly from carbohydrates produced in sugar or starch crops such as corn, sugarcane or switchgrass.
Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils and animal fats. Biodiesel is produced from oils or fats using transesterification and is the most common biofuel in Europe.
Biogas is methane produced by the process of anaerobic digestion of organic material by anaerobes.,[42] etc. is also a renewable source of energy.
Renewable materials[edit]
Biomass is biological material from living, or recently living organisms, most often referring to plants or plant-derived materials.[43] As a renewable energy source, biomass can be burned or converted into another type of energy product such as biofuel, which is also burned. The use of biomass helps to decrease emission of greenhouse gases since the carbon is recycled.[44]
Biomass is all biologically produced matter based in carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The world's production biomass production is estimated at 146 billion tons a year, consisting of mostly wild plant growth.[45] Biomass energy is derived from six distinct energy sources: garbage, wood, plants, waste, landfill gases, and alcohol fuels. Historically, humans have harnessed biomass-derived energy since the advent of burning wood to make fire, and wood remains the largest biomass energy source today.[46]
The biomass used for electricity generation varies by region.[47] Forest by-products, such as wood residues, are common in the United States.[47] Agricultural waste is common in Mauritius (sugar cane residue) and Southeast Asia (rice husks).[47] Animal husbandry residues, such as poultry litter, are common in the UK.[47] The biomass power generating industry in the United States, which consists of approximately 11,000 MW of summer operating capacity actively supplying power to the grid, produces about 1.4 percent of the U.S. electricity supply.[48]
Bioplastics are a form of plastics derived from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable fats and oils, lignin, corn starch, pea starch[49] or microbiota.[50] The most common form of bioplastic is thermoplastic starch. Other forms include Cellulose bioplastics, biopolyester, Polylactic acid, and bio-derived polyethylene.
The production and use of bioplastics is generally regarded as a more sustainable activity when compared with plastic production from petroleum (petroplastic), however manufacturing of bioplastic materials is often still reliant upon petroleum as an energy and materials source. Because of the fragmentation in the market and ambiguous definitions it is difficult to describe the total market size for bioplastics, but the global production capacity is estimated at 327,000 tonnes.[51] In contrast, global consumption of all flexible packaging is estimated at around 12.3 million tonnes.[52]
Bioasphalt is an asphalt alternative made from non-petroleum based renewable resources. Manufacturing sources of bioasphalt include sugar, molasses and rice, corn and potato starches, and vegetable oil based waste. Asphalt made with vegetable oil based binders was patented by Colas SA in France in 2004.[53][54]
See also[edit]
- Conservation movement
- Ecology
- Environmentalism
- Environmental protection
- Exploitation of natural resources
- Global warming
- Habitat conservation
- List of renewable resources produced and traded by the United Kingdom
- Natural capital
- Natural resource
- Recycling
- Resource
- Seed tree
- Stewardship
- Sustainable development
- Scarcity
- Zero carbon city
- ^ Paul Weiss chairman of renewable resources study (1962). Renewable Resources, a report to the committee on natural resources. National Academy of Science, National Research Council, Washington D.C., USA. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ What are "Renewable Resources"?, by A. John Armstrong, Esq. & Dr. Jan Hamrin, Chapter 1, The Renewable Energy Policy Manual, Organization of American States, undated. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ^ Benefits of Renewable Energy Use. Union of Concerned Scientists. 1999. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
- ^ "Overfishing". National Geographic. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ^ "Text of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea: Part V". Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ Lu Hui, ed. (16 August 2006). "Pollution, overfishing destroy East China Sea fishery". Xinhua on GOV.cn. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "Most Penguin Populations Continue to Decline, Biologists Warn". Science Daily work=Science News. Sep 9, 2010. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ^ Rural Science Graduates Association (2002). "In Memorium - Former Staff and Students of Rural Science at UNE". University of New England. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ Gold, M. (July 2009). What is Sustainable Agriculture?. United States Department of Agriculture, Alternative Farming Systems Information Center.
- ^ "FAO World Agriculture towards 2015/2030". Food and Agriculture Organization. 2003. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ Committee on 21st Century Systems Agriculture (2010). Toward Sustainable Agricultural Systems in the 21st Century. National Academies Press. ISBN 978-0-309-14896-2.
- ^ "Musokotwane Environment Resource Centre for Southern Africa CEP Factsheet". Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Drought: A Paleo Perspective – 20th Century Drought". National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ^ Blanco, Humberto & Lal, Rattan (2010). "Tillage erosion". Principles of Soil Conservation and Management. Springer. ISBN 978-90-481-8529-0.
- ^ Lobb, D.A. (2009). "Soil movement by tillage and other agricultural activities". In Jorgenson, Sven E. Applications in Ecological Engineering. Academic Press. ISBN 978-0-444-53448-4.
- ^ "Peak Soil: Why cellulosic ethanol, biofuels are unsustainable and a threat to America". Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ^ "CopperWiki Soil erosion". Retrieved 2013-01-05.[unreliable source?]
- ^ Cordell et al. (2009-02-11). "The story of phosphorus: Global food security and food for thought". Global Environmental Change. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ How Much Oxygen Does One Tree Produce? By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
- ^ Mumoki, Fiona. "The Effects of Deforestation on our Environment Today." Panorama. TakingITGlobal. 18 July 2006. Web. 24 March 2012.
- ^ "Underlying Causes of Deforestation". UN Secretary-General's Report.
- ^ Daniel Rogge. "Deforestation and Landslides in Southwestern Washington". University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
- ^ "China's floods: Is deforestation to blame?". BBC News. August 6, 1999. Retrieved 2013-01-05.
- ^ Assessing biofuels: towards sustainable production and use of resources, International Resource Panel, United Nations Environment Programme, 2009, retrieved 2013-01-05
- ^ "Threatened Species". Conservation and Wildlife. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ^ "Red List Overview". IUCN. February 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ^ "Earth's water distribution". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-05-13.
- ^ "Scientific Facts on Water: State of the Resource". GreenFacts Website. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "WBCSD Water Facts & Trends". Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ Stricker, Julie. "Energy experts to discuss Alaska's 'stranded' renewable resources Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Energy experts to discuss Alaska's 'stranded' renewable resources".
- ^ "Arguments for and Against Renewable Resources".
- ^ Sawin, Janet. "Charting a New Energy Future." State of the World 2003. By Lester R. Brown. Boston: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 2003.
- ^ "Exergy (available energy) Flow Charts". "2.7 YJ solar energy each year for two billion years vs. 1.4 YJ non-renewable resources available once."
- ^ "Buchan, David. The Rough Guide to the Energy Crisis. London: Rough Guides, 2010. Print.
- ^ "Energy Sources: Solar". Department of Energy. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ "How Geothermal energy works". Union of Concerned Scientists. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ Turcotte, D. L.; Schubert, G. (2002). "4". Geodynamics (2 ed.). Cambridge, England, UK: Cambridge University Press. pp. 136–137. ISBN 978-0-521-66624-4.
- ^ Cataldi, Raffaele (August 1993), "Review of historiographic aspects of geothermal energy in the Mediterranean and Mesoamerican areas prior to the Modern Age", Geo-Heat Centre Quarterly Bulletin (Klamath Falls, Oregon: Oregon Institute of Technology) 18 (1): 13–16, retrieved 2009-11-01
- ^ "Energy Resources: Geothermal power". Darvill.clara.net. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ B.N. Divakara, H.D. Upadhyaya, S.P. Wani, C.L. Laxmipathi Gowda (2010). "Biology and genetic improvement of Jatropha curcas L.: A review". Applied Energy 87 (3): 732–742. doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.07.013.
- ^ Redman, G., The Andersons Centre. "Assessment of on-farm AD in the UK", National Non-Food Crops Centre, 2008-06-09. Retrieved on 2009-05-11.
- ^ Biomass Energy Center. Biomassenergycentre.org.uk. Retrieved on 2012-02-28.
- ^ "Biomass Energy Basics". National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Biomass Resources for Energy and Industry". Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ [1] Retrieved on 2012-04-12.
- ^ a b c d Frauke Urban and Tom Mitchell 2011. Climate change, disasters and electricity generation. London: Overseas Development Institute and Institute of Development Studies
- ^ "U.S. Electric Net Summer Capacity". U.S. Energy Information Administration. July 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Development of a pea starch film with trigger biodegradation properties for agricultural applications". CORDIS services. 2008-11-30. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ Hong Chua1, Peter H. F. Yu, and Chee K. Ma (March 1999). "Accumulation of biopolymers in activated sludge biomass". Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Humana Press Inc.) 78: 389–399. doi:10.1385/ABAB:78:1-3:389. ISSN 0273-2289. Retrieved 2009-11-24.
- ^ NNFCC Renewable Polymers Factsheet: Bioplastics — NNFCC. Nnfcc.co.uk (2010-02-19). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ^ "FYI charts". Plastics News. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ "Colas S.A.: Information and Much More from". Answers.com. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
- ^ COLAS CST - Végécol[dead link]
Further reading[edit]
- Panwar, N. L., Kaushik, S. C., & Kothari, S. (2011, April). Role of renewable energy sources in environmental protection: A review. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(3), 1513-1524. Retrieved April 7, 2012, from ScienceDirect.
- Masters, G. M. (2004). Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems. Hoboken, NJ:John Wiley & Sons.
- Sawin, Janet. "Charting a New Energy Future." State of the World 2003. By Lester R. Brown. Boston: W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated, 2003.
- Krzeminska, Joanna, Are Support Schemes for Renewable Energies Compatible with Competition Objectives? An Assessment of National and Community Rules, Yearbook of European Environmental Law (Oxford University Press), Volume VII, Nov. 2007, p. 125


text:
When is is needed? How Much is Enough?
KSI Takes the Guesswork Out of Vibration Control
Vibration Control At Point of Installation
For end user applications, KSI manufactures complete lines of active-air and passive-air
Vibration Control At Point of Design
For OEM applications, KSI manufactures unit active-air vibration isolators which are readily integrated into equipment to protect platforms and trays holding vibration sensitive elements. This is a cost-effective and space saving approach to achieve vibration control by process equipment manufacturers. When an equipment design is fixed and an integrated internal isolation system is not feasible, KSI can furnish a custom designed external isolation table or platform to provide the desired vibration environment protection.
Most importantly, unless your work environment is unusually prone to dramatic vibration fluctuations, KSI Vibration Isolation Systems and Optical Tables will perform flawlessly for you.
All Buildings Vibrate
Ambient vibration levels in buildings, laboratories, and cleanrooms vary widely. Figure 5.1 shows a typical time sample of a severe building vibration environment. The vibration is a random amplitude and random frequency disturbance. In this environment, sensitive electromechanical equipment will experience a variety of problems such as structural damage and excessive signal noise. Optical equipment will experience low frequency jitter and high frequency image blur and line thickening. The short term effects are inconsistent and unreliable performance. The long term effects are excessive wear, maintenance and fatigue failures.
A four-coordinate vibration nomograph has been superimposed in Figure 6.1. The inclined coordinates of the nomograph conveniently allow direct reading of rms vibration amplitude as a function of frequency in units deflection, in., velocity, in./sec, or acceleration, G in multiples of gravity, g.


text:
This Biotech Leader Is Poised to Outperform
Andrés is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Investing in biotech companies can be risky; developing new drugs is a long, expensive, and uncertain process, and there is always considerable regulatory risk in the industry. When it comes to Gilead (NASDAQ: GILD), however, its dominant position in HIV treatment and the company's growth prospects make it look like a long term winner.
Gilead is the undisputed leader in HIV treatments; the company makes more than 75% of its revenue from different drugs to fight the disease. Viread, Emtriva, and combo drug Truvada have been the key growth drivers for Gilead over the last years, but the all-in-one triple combination pill, Atripla, has been the most recent winner, and it now generates more than 30% of the company´s revenues.
Atripla combines Gilead´s Truvada with Bristol-Myers Squibb's Sustiva, and it's the first pill approved by the FDA as a one single pill for HIV treatment. By providing a much simpler treatment, Atripla has material positive effects on patient compliance, which is a key factor when it comes to effectiveness in treatments. Besides, it makes the treatment more affordable.
Truvada, which has traditionally been used for HIV treatment, recently received approval from the FDA to be used as the first HIV prevention drug. This has raised some controversy among experts, but it has the potential to be a real game changer. The drug is approved for uninfected people who are at high risk of contracting HIV thorough sex, these include sex workers and people with partners who are HIV-positive or engage in high-risk behaviors, such as using IV drugs.
In the middle term, Stribilid is showing promising potential. This all-Gilead regimen containing a new integrase inhibitor entered the market in 2012, and it could lead Gilead into the next phase of growth in HIV treatment. Stribilid will be facing strong competition from Merck´s (NYSE: MRK) well established drug Isentress which generated sales of 1.5 billion for the company in 2012, an increase of 11% versus 2011.
Although Merck has the leadership position in this segment, Gilead´s competitive strength in HIV treatment should not be underestimated, especially considering that Stribilid is off to an auspicating start.
Growth prospects
Speaking at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference in May of this year, Gilead´s management said that the company currently has the biggest amount of products in Phase 3 studies in its history. Not only when it comes to HIV treatment, but also for cardiovascular, respiratory, and oncology diseases, Gilead has a promising pipeline.
Source Gilead investor fact sheet
One particularly exciting opportunity for the company is hepatitis-C treatment, and Gilead´s sofosbuvir drug has some very real chances at becoming a blockbuster in a gigantic market.
According to the company, the global prevalence of hepatitis-C virus is estimated to be 160 million people across all continents. Focusing specifically on the major markets: EU, U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan and Brazil, Gilead estimates that there's a prevalence about 12.6 million patients around the world, of which only about 36% are currently diagnosed and 4% currently in treatment.
Sofosbuvir was acquired with the purchase of Pharmasset for $11 billion last year, and it has already proven itself in four Phase III studies. The drug is showing impressive response, and it has lower side effects than competing alternatives. Gilead expects to launch sofosbuvir in the US during the first quarter of 2014, and a European launch planned in the second quarter of next year if things go as expected.
Other companies are trying to enter the hepatitis-C market too: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) may even be ahead of Gilead with its simeprevir drug for oral hepatitis-C treatment. The pharmaceutical giant got priority review acceptance from the FDA for simeprevir on May 13, while Gilead´s drug got approved for priority review in June 7.
It's worth considering that the combination between Gilead´s safosbuvir and Johnson & Johnson´s simeprevir has shown very promising results in the experimental phase, so I wouldn't discard a scenario in which both drugs are used in conjunction, especially when it comes to patients with severe conditions.
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is another serious contender in that competition; the company´s hepatitis-C drug combination received the breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA, and it has proven to be notoriously effective in trials. Abbvie´s head of drug development, Scott Brun, recently told Bloomberg that he believes the company has "a very good shot at being first" in the race versus Gilead and Johnson & Johnson.
Timing is relevant, but it's not the only important thing to consider. Abbvie´s treatment is a combination of four different pills with their own time schedules, and this could be a big disadvantage when it comes to patient compliance and costs.
All in all, even considering competitive threats, it looks like Gilead is well positioned to profit substantially from its coming hepatitis-C drug sofosbuvir.
Bottom line
Gilead has an undisputed leadership position in HIV treatments, and the company´s pipeline looks quite exciting, especially when it comes to its huge opportunity in hepatitis-C dr. There is always considerable risk when investing in the biotech sector, but in the case of Gilead, those risks looks more than compensated by the company´s upside potential.
Obamacare will undoubtedly have far-reaching effects. The Motley Fool's new free report, "Everything You Need to Know About Obamacare," lets you know how your health insurance, your taxes, and your portfolio could be impacted. Click here to read more.
Andrés Cardenal has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Gilead Sciences and Johnson & Johnson. The Motley Fool owns shares of Johnson & Johnson. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Is this post wrong? Click here. Think you can do better? Join us and write your own!


text:
Removed in CataclysmTalk0
101,547pages on
this wiki
this wiki
Category page
|It has been suggested that this article or section be split into two or more articles.
"Dungeon Set 2 is a type of item set. Each set consist of 8 pieces. The items in this set can no...Dungeon Set 2
"Contents[show] The Swift Flight Form quest chain is one way that druids can gain their swift...Swift Flight Form quest chain
" Stone Keeper's ShardItem Level 1Disenchants into: Not disenchantableBinds when picked up Stone...Stone Keeper's Shard
This category has only the following subcategory.
- [×] World of Warcraft ammo items (empty)
Pages in category "Removed in Cataclysm"
The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 1,084 total.(previous 200) (next 200)
(previous 200) (next 200)
Media in category "Removed in Cataclysm"
This category contains only the following file.
- WorldMap-BattleForGiln...


text:
⚏Latest Headlines
- TV: Richard Thomas Speaks Out Against Censorship in High School Theatre
- BEAUTIFUL's Carly Hughes Joins PIPPIN This Friday
- Remix Edition of HERE LIES LOVE Cast Recording to Benefit Philippines Charity
- BWW TV: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell- Birdland Edition!
- Special Offers, Breaking News & More - Follow BWW on Twitter & Facebook!
- Lea Salonga Confirms Performance At MISS SAIGON 25th Anniversary Along With Pryce & Bowman
- UPDATE: Liza Minnelli Resting Comfortably Following Back Surgery
- American Theatre Wing's Annual Gala Raises Record-Breaking Amount
Broadway Message Board
Join the discussion, or contact a user... To register, please click here
STAGE TUBE: Emmy Winner Richard Thomas Speaks Out Against Censorship in High School TheatreBWW TV: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell- Birdland Edition!BWW TV: First Look at Larry Yando and More in Highlights of CST's KING LEARSTAGE TUBE: Goodspped's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Cast Spoofs 'Rude'BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage Special - 6 of Theatre's Hottest Costume Designers Talk Trends, Fashion & More - PRESENTED BY BERGDORF GOODMANSTAGE TUBE: Jenna Leigh Green Needs a Favor for THE RESIDUALS Season 2STAGE TUBE: Tony Winner Bryan Cranston Brings His Love of Baseball to the Stage in New Commercial for MLB!BWW TV: Broadway Salutes Angela Lansbury- Inside the American Theatre Wing Gala!VIDEO: Jerry Lewis Talks 50th Anniversary of 'Nutty Professor' on TONIGHT SHOWVIDEO: Trailer - New AOL Series MAKING A SCENE WITH JAMES FRANCO Debuts TodayVIDEO: Barbra Streisand Talks Instagram, PARTNERS, GYPSY as 'Swan Song' and MoreSTAGE TUBE: Stephen Schwartz and Diane Paulus Talk PIPPIN TourBWW TV: Inside Broadway's Star-Studded UPRISING OF LOVE Benefit with Sting, Jane Lynch, Stephen Schwartz & More!STAGE TUBE: Inside Look at SWEENEY TODD with Bryn Terfel; Airs 9/26 on PBSVIDEO: Billy Crystal Talks Emmy Tribute to Robin Williams: 'It's the Hardest Thing I've Ever Had to Do'STAGE TUBE: Go Behind the Scenes of HERE LIES LOVE at the Public Theater!
Message Board


text:
Maricopa County officials held a massive adoption event on Saturday, which is National Adoption Day.
Exactly 300 children were adopted at the event, according to a spokesperson for the courts. Festivities began at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Durango Juvenile Court Center.
The event included cake and ice cream, a visit from the Phoenix Suns gorilla mascot, games and all sorts of activities for kids. Maricopa County judges, commissioners and court staff all volunteered at the event.
Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Colleen McNally says the day is meant to be a celebration recognizing the importance of finding permanent homes for children without families.
35 Skyline DriveLake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 644-3535News Tips: (866) 55-FOX35


text:
Provides an understanding of approaches to measuring the burden of injuries around the world and familiarizes students with current estimates of the burden of injuries in the global and developing world. Develops basic skills for assessment of injury epidemiology. Provides an appreciation of how to use these measures for planning interventions for injury prevention and creates awareness of the economic implications of injuries in the developing world. Promotes effective use of data for appropriate policy analysis for reduction of injury burden.
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Identify the current estimates of the burden of injuries globally
Describe approaches to measuring the burden of injuries, including costs
Assess the magnitude of the problem and evaluate the current/potential interventions
Use data for policy development and provide tools to conduct policy analysis for reduction of injury burden
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.; 340.601; 305.610 is recommended.
- Health Policy and Management


text:
How many r's are in brrr? That's the word that summed up Thursday's season opening girls lacrosse games.
"It is freezing," said Marriotts Ridge's Taylor Hensh after her team defeated Atholton, 19-2, on a blustery afternoon that easily resembled late-fall football weather.
The game began with a moment of silence in respect of the Seton Hill University women's lacrosse, which lost its coach, Kristina Quigley, in a bus accident that occurred en route to a game March 16. The bus driver was also killed; 22 Seton Hill players and team personnel received medical attention.
Atholton, Marriotts Ridge and the other teams in the county wore crimson and gold ribbons in honor of Seton Hill and Quigley, who was a native of Baltimore County.
"The lacrosse community is tight-knit and this was a chance for us to show our respect," said Marriotts Ridge coach Natalie Gaieski.
Mariotts Ridge, the defending county champion, quickly took the wind out of Atholton's game plan.
Raider goalkeeper Alex Charity stopped an eight-meter shot early in the game, but the Mustangs scored on their next five shots. The first three tallies came off feeds from Zoe Stukenberg.
Marriotts Ridge built a 6-0 lead before Emily Howell found the net for the Raiders.
The Mustangs then put in 10 unanswered goals. Ellie Matthews scored to stop the run, but the game's outcome was already decided.
"I think my girls played a little afraid, and the cold didn't help," said Atholton coach Crystal Shelley.
Hensh led the Mustangs' scoring with six goals. Stukenberg had four goals and a like number of assists. Jenna Kerr also had four assists for the winners.
Marriotts Ridge 19, Atholton 2
Goals: MR – Taylor Hensh 6, Zoe Stukenberg 4, Marissa Davey 3, Jenna Kerr 2, Marissa Davey 3, Jenna Kerr 2, Maggie Brooks 2, Alexis Zadjura, Emma Stukenberg. A – Emily Howell, Ellie Matthews.
Assists: MR – Jenna Kerr 4, Zoe Stukenberg 4, Maggie Brooks 3, Taylor Hensh, Caroline Corbliss, Emma Stukenberg. A - Megan Hart, Rachel Day.
Saves: MR – Rachel Ortell 11. A – Alex Charity 5.
Halftime: Marriotts Ridge, 12-1.
Other scores:
Glenelg 15, Centennial 6
Senior Tagne Vandewall took charge as Glenelg defeated Centennial, 15-6.
Goals: G – Tagne Vandewall 4, Stephanie Asher 3, Maribeth Blonchek 3, Danielle Baker, Kendall Lutts, Sarah Kapinos, Grace Perry, Haley Pettit. C – Grace Paterson 2, Dani Wilson 2, Martha Hutzell, Alicia Hsieh.


text:
From time to time the garden room suppliers we feature on The Garden Room Guide run special offers for our readers, these are genuine SAVINGS and The Garden Room Guide takes no commission from sales.
Hudson Garden Rooms
Hudson Garden Rooms offer a wide range of garden rooms from traditional pitched roof buildings to funky garden pods, they are offering The Garden Room Guide readers 20% off orders placed by the end of April 2012.
Offer ends: 30 April 2012
Cotsmill Garden Offices
FREE Underfloor Heating
To celebrate the 'leap year' Cotsmill Garden Offices are offering buyers FREE underfloor heating worth £700 on any garden room ordered between 29 February and 31 March 2012 – just mention The Garden Room Guide to qualify
Offer Ends: 31 March 2012
Insitu Garden Offices
Insitu Garden Offers are giving away £50,000 of office furniture away:
To launch our new "Ready to Go" range of garden offices, we have £50,000 of high quality contemporary office furniture to give away. This offer is available for all INSITU Offices with a 15 Sq metre, or larger internal footprint, with a minimum furniture value of £2,500 rising to a maximum value of £4,400 for our larger offices. Included in this offer is our unique work-space planning and consultancy service, designed to deliver you an exceptionally space efficient, functional and comfortable working environment. There is no time limit to this offer, save as to the availability of stock
08000 612639
Closing Date: Limited to £50,000 worth of furniture


text:
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Bobby Jindal's chief financial adviser on Friday announced a mix of cuts, one-time patches and hiring-freeze savings to close a nearly $166 million budget gap, with money slashed from hospice care, mental health treatment and domestic violence programs.
Doctors and hospitals that care for the poor, disabled and elderly in the Medicaid program will be paid less for those services. Dental benefits to pregnant women through Medicaid will be shuttered. Additional cuts will fall on the LSU hospitals that care for the poor and uninsured in north Louisiana.Subscribe to Read!


text:
Boys are rarely told that their virginity is a gift, or indeed that their sexuality is about "giving" something to another person – lightly or not. Boys "get laid", "get lucky", "get some". They "take a girl's virginity", "take advantage"; if they're thoughtful, they "take their time". Boys are not taught to think of themselves or their virginity as something to be offered up, unwrapped and enjoyed.
Emily Maguire in 'Like a Virgin' for The Monthly


text:
"Internet Purchases Only"
"Not a Retail Store Stock Item"
This item is viewable at our retail store in LEXINGTON, KY. It may be on display and is
available for immediate purchase and pick-up.
click here to see all brands we sell
**Mouse over image above to zoom any area, or click on image to zoom the entire image.
*Please Note!! Many of our pictures are stock photos provided to us by the manufacturer and do not necessarily represent the actual item being purchased. Please verify this picture accurately reflects the product described by the title and description on this page before you place your order.
a pistol small enough to carry every day have all the features,
performance and power you would find in a full-size handgun? Can the
ergonomics be so superior that range time is a pleasure rather than a
chore? Could you actually look forward to shooting your carry pistol?
The XD-S® Single Stack from Springfield Armory® has forever changed
what you can expect out of your daily carry pistol. Now all the best
features and power youâre used to in the XD® and XD(M)® lines can be had
in the shockingly slim XD-S® Single Stack â a pistol that packs so
easily youâll forget itâs there.
The XD-S® is the first single-stack polymer framed pistol from
Springfield Armory®. In addition to the inherently slim nature of the
design, the frame is a short sub-compact style, and the barrel is just
3.3 inches. The XD-S® Single Stack seems to disappear when you carry it.
The strengths of the XD-S® 3.3â³ Single Stack donât stop there. Try it
with an X-Tension⢠magazine (7 rounds .45 ACP, 9 rounds 9mm), and
youâll find that your carry pistol has grown into something that will
astonish and delight you on the range. Its comfortable ergonomics â
complete with two interchangeable backstraps â allow it to work without
punishing your hands. The fiber optic front sight and white-dot rear
sight align quickly and provide a clear sight picture for accurate
shooting. The XD-S® Single Stack also includes the Ultra Safety
Assurance (USA) Action Trigger Systemâ¢, grip safety, loaded chamber
indicator, firing pin block, and grip safety that make the entire family
of XD® pistols safe and easy to use.
Choosing a handgun for concealed carry doesnât have to be a series of
compromises anymore. You donât have to settle for a larger gun to gain
shooting comfort. Nor do you have to sacrifice features for power. And
you certainly donât have to carry a gun to the store that youâd rather
not carry to the range. Put an XD-S® 3.3ⳠSingle Stack in your hand
today, and youâll want to shoot it. Put it in your holster, and youâll
find that itâs Noticeably Unnoticeableâ¢.
Frame :Black Polymer
Grips :Black Polymer
Slide :Forged Steel, Melonite Finish
Sights :Fiber Optic Front and Dovetail Rear (Steel)
Trigger :5.5 - 7.7 lbs.
Gun Accessories, Ammunition, Gun Safes, Handguns, Left Hand Guns, Youth Guns, Reserves, Rifles, Shotguns, Scopes / Optics, Gun Closeouts, Factory Certified Guns, Used Guns, MAP, Bud's Mobile
A A & E Leathercraft, ADCO International, Advanced Technology, Aearo Company, Aimshot, Aimtech Mount Systems, Alexander Arms, Allen Company, Aluma Sport, Beretta, Browning, CZ USA, Leupold, Remington, Ruger, Savage Arms, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Taurus Handguns, The American Outdoorsman, ULTRADOT DISTRIBUTION,
Uncle Mike's Michaels of Orego, US FIREARMS, USA MAGAZINES, VANGUARD USA
Copyright © 2003-2014 Budsgunshop.com. All Rights Reserved. (W3)


text:
If you watch the show, you know the ladies behind All Girls Garage on the Velocity Channel. But what you may not know is that the show is filmed right here in our own backyard.
"I spend more time in Tampa than I do in my own house," laughed host Bogi Lateiner.
They keep the shooting location top secret. "Nowheresville, as we're supposed to say," said Cristy Lee, also a host.
And there's good reason why to have this humble hideaway for this all women mechanic television show.
"I do get around 10 marriage proposals a week, if not more," Jessi Combs explained hesitantly, in fear of sounding like she's bragging.
However, if you see the girls at work, it's no surprise they have men flocking to them. They gave us a sneak peak under the hood and behind the cameras as they were shooting season three of All Girls Garage.
"Lots of energy, Ms. Jessi, and a big smile, please! In three, two," said the man behind the camera before Jessi quickly spat out her line: "High performance engines require coolant to transfer as much heat away from your engine as possible."
It comes naturally to Jessi, who admitted, "I have basically been a gearhead for as long as I can remember."
Jessi's racy all right. "Currently, I'm the fastest woman on four wheels. I'm the 'Queen of the Hammers' which is the most brutal off-road race."
However, she still finds a little time for television, even though she sometimes gets exhausted doing take after take.
"I love you guys! Thank you for your patience," she explained.
Jessi wants her viewers to know, "Once the cameras shut off, we're still working. It's not like the guys come in and they start doing the work for us."
Bogi also has her own bragging rights. She was selected as Wix Filters Technician of the Year.
When asked about some 'behind the scene secrets,' Bogi said, "We all get along really well. We have a lot of fun working on the project. There's not a whole lot of dirty secrets in our closet."
When she's not filming, this BMW-certified mechanic still runs her own shop in Phoenix and she's never afraid to get her hands dirty.
"Every once in a while I get to indulge and go get a manicure. Just because I'm a mechanic, doesn't mean I can't be girly!"
Cristy Lee is a Florida girl -- she grew up in Daytona Beach.
"I spent a lot of time around cars and bikes, basically my entire life," which explains why the blond bombshell is definitely partial to bikes. "I've got a Honda 600RR, we've got a dirt bike in the garage. Just sold my YTF-400, which is a vintage project, and it was a really cool bike, but man I couldn't wait to get rid of it, 'cause it was a lot of work."
They all live far away and do something a little different.
"We goof around a lot!" added Cristy.
It makes the five days of shooting an entire season in a small garage studio that much more fun, and they do it without most folks even knowing they're here.
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | New Terms of Service What's new | Ad Choices


text:
Blue Book® Suggested Retail Value
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)
Review: 2008 Porsche Cayenne
By Dan Jedlicka of MSN Autos
Bottom Line:
Porsche improves styling and power delivery of new Cayenne.
The first-generation Cayenne SUV was one of Porsche's bestsellers, but had bland styling and occasionally jerky power delivery. The new second-generation Cayenne has better styling and the power delivery problem is gone, as tests of this SUV showed during a media preview in southern Spain.
The land of flamenco dancers, fighting bulls, quick horses, sherry and stunning "white villages" seemed an appropriate place for the debut of the 2008 Cayenne (there is no 2007 model).
The new 4-wheel-drive Cayenne goes on sale in March. Porsche buffs should be accustomed to it by now. Many howled in protest when it arrived for 2003.
And for good reason, according to their thinking. Porsche had been only a sports car and race car producer since its official inception in 1948 with its 356 model, so what was it doing building a truck, of all things?
Well, the auto world changes, and Porsche—along with its dealers—tired of seeing its sports car owners buying SUVs from rival automakers. Besides, BMW and Mercedes-Benz had SUVs, so why not Porsche?
Turns Out Well
"The Cayenne launched Porsche into a new orbit—with increased sales, turnover and profit for a whole new dimension," Porsche executive vice president Wolfgang Durheimer said at the Cayenne preview.
Indeed. Without Cayenne profits, Porsche probably would have had far less development money for its upcoming sleek 4-door coupe. That model will be another major departure for Porsche, but one it feels is needed to compete with cars such as the racy Mercedes CLS sedan.
Porsche is one of the world's smallest independent automakers, but also one of its most profitable—thanks to expensive sports cars and the pricey Cayenne. As of this writing in early 2007, Porsche even recently bought a nearly 30 percent interest in Volkswagen, Europe's largest-volume car producer.
Racier Styling
However, the new Cayenne doesn't look radically different from the first-generation model because Porsche believes in styling continuity. (The popular Porsche 911 sports car has the same basic shape as the first 911, initially shown in Europe in 1963.)
Porsche spokesman Bernd Harling said the new Cayenne design came from aerodynamic development, not an attempt to make the Cayenne look sportier. Porsche is a pragmatic German automaker that never has believed in frills or fads.
Goes Its Own Way
"We don't hold consumer clinics, at which people tell what they like or dislike about a new or proposed vehicle. We decide internally what's right for us. If we're not totally convinced that a proposed new vehicle doesn't have Porsche DNA, then it's put aside."
Uneven Power Delivery Gone
The 2008 Cayenne comes as the base $43,400 version with a 290-horsepower V6, as the midrange $57,900 "S" trim level with a 385-horsepower V8—and as the mighty $93,700 twin-turbocharged 500-horsepower Turbo version.
More Powerful Engines
Even the Cayenne V6 is quick, although its automatic transmission shifts more often than with the V8s to keep the V6 in the right power band for the best performance.
The Turbo does 0-60 mph in just 4.9 seconds and reportedly can reach 171 mph. The 385-horsepower V8 version—Porsche's most popular Cayenne—hits 60 in 6.4 seconds and can do 155 mph. Even the V6 does the 0-60 mph run in a fairly quick 7.5 seconds with the manual gearbox, or in 7.9 seconds with the automatic—and can hit 141 mph.
The V8s have new VarioCam Plus valve control, which enhances performance through infinite valve timing and valve lift adjustment on the fuel intake side.
Lots of Weight
Impressive fuel economy figures shouldn't be expected with the Cayenne's power and weight. However, economy is up from the first-generation models, thanks to such items as direct fuel injection, which also reduces emissions.
Preliminary economy figures say the 2008 Cayenne Turbo delivers an estimated 13 mpg in the city and 20 on highways. The non-turbo V8 provides 14 and 21, while the V6 version is the economy champ, delivering 18 mpg in the city and 22 on highways.
Off-Road Prowess
The ride is comfortable, and steering is sharp and nicely weighted, although it feels a little heavier with the V6. There is no noticeable body sway in this rather tall SUV even when taking curves quickly with Porsche's Dynamic Chassis Control. And the powerful brakes are controlled by a pedal with a nice linear action.
For those who fear that the manual-transmission Cayenne will roll back on hills when the clutch is disengaged, Porsche has given the manual gearbox a system that automatically applies the brakes to prevent the Cayenne from rolling.
Flat Cornering
Also new are Dynamic Curve Lights (standard on the Cayenne Turbo and a $1,560 option on other trim levels) to enhance a driver's view at night on curving roads.
Standard on all versions is Porsche Stability Management with new functions such as pre-loading of the powerful brake system when needed for surer stops, new Trailer Stability Control and an off-road anti-lock brake system.
Rollover Protection
Other new features: A standard push-button Sports mode for all engines; by pressing a button, a driver can choose between the standard and sports mode setups. In sports mode, the engine responds more spontaneously. And trim levels with an automatic transmission, $2,990 air suspension (standard on the Turbo) and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) also switch to more dynamic configurations for the software that controls their hardware.
Larger Wheel Availability
The Cayenne is moderately high, so entering calls for above-average effort, although large outside door handles help. There's room for four tall adults in the quiet, upscale interior with its easily read gauges and nicely placed controls.
Front seats are large and well-bolstered for lively driving. The center of the back seat is too stiff for comfort, but there's a fold-down center armrest with cupholders. Rear door openings are narrow, forcing occupants to twist ankles to clear door frames to exit.
Spacious Cargo Area
The Cayenne and Cayenne S come with steel spring suspensions, while the Turbo has the air suspension and PASM, which allows raising or lowering the body.
Add up the improvements and you've got a much-improved Cayenne. No version is inexpensive, but Porsches never have been cheap. Moreover, the automaker has a revered name, high customer quality ratings and its vehicles have strong resale values to partly offset their prices.
Recently Viewed Cars
Related Articles


text:
43 U.S. Code § 390cc - New or amended contracts
(a) Generally
The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable to any district which—
(2) enters into any amendment of its contract with the Secretary subsequent to October 12, 1982, which enables the district to receive supplemental or additional benefits; or
(b) Amendment of existing contracts
Any district which has an existing contract with the Secretary as of October 12, 1982, which does not enter into an amendment of such contract as specified in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to Federal reclamation law in effect immediately prior to October 12, 1982, as that law is amended or supplemented by sections 209 through 230 of this title [43 U.S.C. 390ii—390zz–1, 373a, 422e, 425b, 485h]. Within a district that does not enter into an amendment of its contract with the Secretary within four and one-half years of October 12, 1982, irrigation water may be delivered to lands leased in excess of a landholding of one hundred and sixty acres only if full cost, as defined in section 390bb (3)(A) of this title, is paid for such water as is assignable to those lands leased in excess of such landholding of one hundred and sixty acres: Provided, That the interest rate used in computing full cost under this subsection shall be the same as provided in section 390ee (a)(3) of this title.
(c) Election by qualified or limited recipients in absence of amendment to contract
In the absence of an amendment to a contract, as specified in subsection (a) of this section, a qualified recipient or limited recipient may elect to be subject to the provisions of this subchapter by executing an irrevocable election in a form approved by the Secretary to comply with this subchapter. The district shall thereupon deliver irrigation water to and collect from such recipient, for the credit of the United States, the additional charges required by this subchapter and assignable to the recipient making the election.
Source(Pub. L. 97–293, title II, § 203,Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1264.)
References in Text
Federal reclamation law, referred to in subsec. (b), is defined in section 390aa of this title.
The table below lists the classification updates, since Jan. 3, 2012, for this section. Updates to a broader range of sections may be found at the update page for containing chapter, title, etc.
The most recent Classification Table update that we have noticed was Tuesday, August 13, 2013
An empty table indicates that we see no relevant changes listed in the classification tables. If you suspect that our system may be missing something, please double-check with the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.
|Description of Change
|Session Year
|Public Law
|Statutes at Large
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Octavia reflects classic decadence. Beautiful detailing and sheer timeless elegance ensure that this suite sits comfortably in a traditional setting; team with more contemporary accessories for a modern twist to this generously proportioned suite.
*Free delivery over £50 refers to home delivery orders placed on diy.com only. Charges refer to the value of goods being delivered and excludes delivery from stores or services. Excludes bulk delivery.
B&Q accepts the above cards and also offers a range of in-store financial services. Learn more
Buy online, return in store. Terms and conditions apply
Have a question or a problem, chat to our support team now.contact B&Q
© B&Q 2014 - Terms & Conditions


text:
JR Dessert Bakery® Carrot Cake
Item # WX2-191896
- Google+
This item is shipped directly from the factory. To see the expected shipping date, please add to your Shopping Cart. Sorry, no express shipping available. We are unable to ship factory direct items to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or APO or FPO addresses.
This item cannot ship to Canada.
This item cannot ship internationally.
- Details & Specs
JR Dessert Bakery® Carrot Cake. Handmade with the finest quality, 100% natural ingredients!
A great dessert leaves a lasting impression! Give the gift of a sweet treat folks'll remember well after the last bite! And there's no way they'll be able to resist the otherworldly experience of freshly grated carrots, walnuts, and pineapple folded into a decedent spice cake and frosted with a cream-cheese buttercream! 1.7-lb. serves 8. 3.3-lb. serves 12.
State Size, as available in the Shopping Cart.
- Reviews
Customer ReviewsNo reviews exist for this item....
You May Also Like
4.8-qt. Dutch Oven and 8-qt. Stockpot SetBuyer's Club $17.99 Non-Members $19.99
6 lbs. of Hot & Spicy Meat Sticks Ends and PiecesBuyer's Club $22.49 Non-Members $24.99
Guide Gear® by EdgeCraft® Electric Knife Sharpener, GreenBuyer's Club $35.99 Non-Members $39.99


text:
Posts categorized "NFL"
What They Were Saying in Dallas Monday Morningby Paul Heling
Celebrate the comeback win! Here's a trip around the Dallas media to see what they were saying the Monday morning after... not ...Read More »
Packers keys to a win in Big D.by Ryan Fantozzi
It's week 15 already. Where the heck did the season go?! All right Packers fans, we might be at 6-6-1 but with some help from the re...Read More »
What We've Learned From The NFL (Week 14 Autopsy)by Cade
What We've Learned From The NFL (Week 14 Autopsy) My first thought... As we near the end of the 2013 regular season, the playoff p...Read More »
This from the Visiting Side of Thingsby Jason Miller
The Falcons organization is nothing but class. It started with the folks covering the team. They were so gracious, kind and very h...Read More »
Hall of Famer Dave Robinson - Halftime Ceremony at Lambeau Fieldby Jason Miller
It's not the greatest video in the world. I was in the press box covering the game and thought to myself, I want video of this. Wh...Read More »
Let it snow let it snowby Jason Miller
Inactive's will come later but for now let's talk keys to the game. Snow! There is no better scene to watch a game especially when...Read More »
St. Nick are you out there?by Jason Miller
So after I get done with the show this morning, I am asking myself one question. Would St. Nick bring Aaron Rodgers back so my team...Read More »
WATCH: Ron Burgundy Interviews Peyton Manningby Storm Avery
Ron Burgundy asked Peyton some hard hitting questions in this interview.Read More »


text:
In part two of her interview with Senator Leland Yee, series producer Heidi Cuda investigates salary report discrepancies and what Yee calls a culture of excess on our CSU campuses.
Lee (D-San Francisco) authored a bill that would have capped executive pay at CSUs during tough economic times, but that bill was killed in committee after Yee says campus execs lobbied against it.
FOX 11 News and Studio 11 L.A. special: "Saving the California Dream"... a comprehensive look at the state of our state with series producer Heidi Cuda.
Watch the 'Saving The California Dream' Video Report
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | New Terms of Service What's new | Ad Choices


text:
Christian TalkThe Light At The End of The Tunnel.
(ThyBlackMan.com) These last few weeks have been quite the battle! Spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. I've dealt with so many...
The Truth of Genesis: Rejoice the Annihilation of Lucifer, and the Redemption of Mankind!
(ThyBlackMan.com) The Fourth Day in Genesis, represented Creation Week, 4.6 billion years ago, when Earth and original mankind were created, and all things...
The Truth of Genesis: The Last "Happy" Birthday For America!!
(ThyBlackMan.com) The seven days in Genesis 1:2 – 2:3 are each from seven different weeks, taken from seven different time periods. Chronologically,...
Our Faith Sustains US Through Good Times and Bad.
(ThyBlackMan.com) As humans we tend to think that we need to figure everything out on our own by over thinking situations, giving in to concerns that we...
Read more posts from Christian Talk
Relationships5 Reasons why women don't want to be a Queen.
(ThyBlackMan.com) The other day I was speaking with a friend of mine. She is a highly intelligent and articulate black educator who is single, never been...
30 and Single: Where Have All the Good Women Gone?
(ThyBlackMan.com) The thing about being a single man in your thirties is that you're hopefully too mentally mature to date women under twenty-five but...
What Happens When The Woman Makes More Than The Man.
(ThyBlackMan.com) I was raised in a Caribbean American household with both parents present throughout my entire childhood; my mom, a West Indian immigrant...
Letter To Young Black America.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Staten Island, New York. Ferguson, Missouri. Sanford, Florida. Heck, Detroit, Michigan, Baltimore, Maryland, my current home city Atlanta,...
Read more posts from Relationships
NewsBarack Obama and The Kenyan Weed Affair.
(ThyBlackMan.com) There's so much ugliness going on in the world, and so many heavy issues going on in my personal life, I needed a break. So after seeing a photo of Rick Perry in a meeting with President Obama where Perry seems to be pouting like a child, it was so hilarious that I decided to build a purely fictional scenario around it to take my mind off things. So again, this story is completely... [Read the full story]
5 Reasons why women don't want to be a Queen.
(ThyBlackMan.com) The other day I was speaking with a friend of mine. She is a highly intelligent and articulate black educator who is single, never been married, and has no children. In the course of our conversation the topic of relationships presented itself. On many occasions she's asked my opinion as to why it's so hard for her to meet someone. I don't typically answer her because there... [Read the full story]
142,000 Jobs Created in August – It is not Enough!
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black people in this country are in dire straits due to these low job creation numbers and almost seven years of double-digit unemployment. This economy needs to create 250,000 to 300,000 jobs monthly to handle the current demand for employment and provide jobs for new entrants into the labor force. Blacks are a resilient people. However, these numbers coming out of Washington,... [Read the full story]
Get Lifted: Georgia High Society.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Contemplate the following scenarios: if you knew with certainty that the pilot of the 757 jumbo jet you were about to board was high on marijuana, would you get on that plane? If you believed that the surgeon who was scheduled to operate on you had been smoking marijuana the night before, would you actually go through with that surgical procedure? If you had any idea that the driver... [Read the full story]
Beat Me Till I Disappear.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week the gossip website TMZ released a video of NFL running back Ray Rice punching his then fiancé Janay Palmer while in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino. The controversial surveillance footage set off a firestorm of public outcry as the NFL scrambled to justify previously suspending the Baltimore Ravens star only two games. More image problems surfaced for the NFL Friday... [Read the full story]
A Blackmans Worth?.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Over the past week or so we have all been witness to the Ray Rice turmoil and if you notice there's been a huge uproar especially from the dominant class about domestic violence concerning several high class NFL players who happen to be black. The other day i was getting something to drink from a neighborhood establishment and the owner and I struck up a conversation about... [Read the full story]
What does it mean to be a young black male living in America?
(ThyBlackMan.com) 400 years ago Africans were taken from their homes and forced to come and build a new world and that price of their own blood, sweat, and tears. These same Africans and their descendent s have fought so hard to rise above their expectations in this country that I am proud to say that 400 years later after being brought here as slaves; a black man is the President of the United States. In... [Read the full story]
30 and Single: Where Have All the Good Women Gone?
(ThyBlackMan.com) The thing about being a single man in your thirties is that you're hopefully too mentally mature to date women under twenty-five but women over forty, although ideal because of their ability to be straightforward and honest about their wants and needs, may never fully trust that you possess the strength to forego temptations of younger women, and if you don't have children, the... [Read the full story]
Jennifer Lopez Proves Record Execs Don't Care Who Distributes Their Material.
(ThyBlackMan.com) The music business has been tainted with illuminati misconceptions and Ill-minded executives turning trash into gold. As of lately, you can make a rap song popular by capitalizing on Vine (Bobby Schmurda,) use African American references in music, video and performance (Miley Cyrus) and now, Jennifer Lopez. Yes, read that previous line correctly, and no, it's not the year 2002.... [Read the full story]
Don't Go It Alone!
(ThyBlackMan.com) The most persistent fear I have repeatedly overcome is a fear of rejection. The irony of this people-pleasing fear is that it can manifest in a lot of behaviors, one of which is solitude. Without consciously connecting your fear with your choices, those whose core fear is rejection can make a habit of going it alone – insisting they are independent rather than scared, focused... [Read the full story]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Needs To Do Better Than Win by Decision This Weekend.
(ThyBlackMan.com) Floyd (I'm not calling him "Money") Mayweather Jr.'s opponent this weekend really doesn't matter-the fact that it's Marcos Maidana again after only four months speaks more to how the boxing game is suffering for quality matches than anything else. Back in May Mayweather won the first fight by a decision. One judge even had the nerve to call the... [Read the full story]
How Can I Overcome My Fears of The Dentist?
(ThyBlackMan.com) Being afraid of the dentist is not something to be embarrassed about. In fact, dental anxiety and dental phobia is actually a real thing. People who suffer from dental phobia become stressed when it comes time to visiting the dentist. Like with any phobia, though, there are ways to manage and completely alleviate your stress when it comes to seeing the dentist. No matter how big... [Read the full story]
Read more posts from News


text:
This dates from about 2003.
Tags: blog: drawings This entry was posted on Friday, April 27th, 2007 at 11:00 am and is filed under Blog.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
All content © 2003-2014 David Malki !
Permission to hotlink and embed is granted.


text:
- Talha Naeem
- Lahore
- Pakistan
This conversation is closed.
What's more beneficial: Revolution or Evolution?
All of us had seen the so called Egyptian revolution on our TV channels, whom Karl Marx would, without wasting a fraction of second, recall as ideological state apparatuses trying to perpetuate the ruling class's point of view. But how many of us actually had thought over the need for revolution? Revolution, Revolution and Revolution is always talked about but the reason, the real one, is never debated. The Egyptian revolution geared by social media hypes ended up not different than a social media debate which pretty much clarifies the wrongly perpetuated need for a revolution. Turn the page, and think over evolution. Isn't evolution what we need? Is this the age of revolution or evolution? It's not 1789, it's modernly-trimmed society of 2013. do they need revolution? will they accept revolution? With media at hands, as Marx calls it, won't the ruling class turn the revolution toward its hidden goals?
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.
Oct 9 2013: Hello Talha:>)
It appears that revolution may be part of the process of evolution for humans. You mention the example of Egypt.
We were told in the US that Egypt was a democracy, and we supported the government for many years with billions of dollars in aid. This is what our government wanted us to believe, and this was the information released to the press.
When I spent time in Egypt, talking with people about their government, I was told about the corruption in their government, and was very surprised. When the revolution began, I was not surprised that the level of discontent had reached a stage where that action probably needed to happen for change to take place.
I much prefer to see peaceful revolution/evolution in our world, and I'm wondering if we will ever evolve enough to be able to achieve that state of "being".
Welcome to TED conversations Talha :>)
Oct 12 2013: who support the corrupt governemnt, isn't the same governement who pays billions & billions for aid... who controle the same media-who told you what you have mention-to make fool of you & all her citizens .Sir .i know that you know, Poor countries hold 40 per cent of the world's population, but receive only 3 per cent of the world's income from trade. Rich countries makeup 14 per cent of world population and yet get 75 per cent of the profit from trade..where is the Aid you talk about??????is it fair if we said that the US governemnt pays only 0.5555 of what she steals from poor countries???is it right if we said that your governement sells weapon to thos people???they take far more than they give.
lets talk about syria & obama allegation, do you beleive that America well do what needs to stop what happens there-like what happen in Iraq????
Oct 13 2013: Zakraoui,
I do not believe anyone is a "fool" if they/we are not accurately informed. I believe it is common for governments to tell the people what they want them to hear. Governments need to be more transparent.
The aid I talk about is the U.S. assistance to Egypt, which averaged about $2 billion a year since 1979.
No, I do not agree with the U.S. taking the same action in Syria as in Iraq. I would like to see the Middle East alliance (the neighbors of Syria) responding to what is happening. I would like to see the UN responding....that is why the UN was formed, and they appear to be useless.
Comment deleted
Showing single comment thread. View the full conversation.