text:
- Charles Zhang
- Kyoto
- Japan
This conversation is closed.
It is no longer possible for a society to regard any living man or woman as a hero in the modern age.
Because the reputation of anyone who is subjected to media scrutiny will eventually be diminished. It is really hard for the celebrity to keep a nice image to the public.
Fritzie -
May 2 2012: To me a hero is someone who stands up for what is right, or who takes the right action, in someone's defense, when that is difficult. There is room in the modern age for many such heroes. Perfection in all dimensions is not part of the definition that is meaningful to me.Apr 25 2012: Your statement comes from the assumption that a hero must be perfect and spotless. Having lived in Japan, I understand where you are coming from as the Japanese Society expects nothing less than perfection from its leaders and figures in positions of guidance and hierarchy (a clear example is the fact that Japan has had 16 Prime Ministers since 1989, 7 since 2005 as they have to resign as soon as proof of any wrongdoing, lack of good judgement or mistake becomes publicly known).
- +4
But heroes are not gods, supernatural beings and much less perfect individuals. They are often ordinary people who rise to specific challenges and overcome them in particular conditions. In other cases they are people who have particular strengths, values, beliefs and exhibit special abilities, tenacity and commitment. In any case, outside the particular environment or framework within which they are to be considered heroes, they are people like the rest of us, with "luces y sombras" (lights and shadows), positive and negative qualities, weaknesses, failures and the occasional lack of judgement.
It is important to understand that a hero's weaknesses or mistakes outside the framework of his heroicity or heroic acts have no relation to it and should not, in most cases, affect his/her hero status and the inspirational value and recognition of their accomplishment and achievement.
I would think so, in most cases at least.
Such is the case of most real life heroes, and even some mythical ones too.
Apr 27 2012: Thanks, Carlos!
I got your point.
Admittedly, in the East Asia culture, Hero means perfect. The god is perfect, every great people or non-people is perfect.
So I think maybe the schism of definitions on heroes is one of the reason.
Beata Stasak
May 3 2012: There will always be heroes, it is just our perspective changes who we regard as a hero. For me, hero is someone who views life from a higher perspective and certainly not from a point of view of personal gain. For Martin Luther King Jr it was equal rights for all Americans. For Mother Theresa it was a home for all children. For Nelson Mandela it was the end of apartheid. For Steve Irwin and Jane Goodall it was preservation of animal species and their environments. Whatever the cause, it was a cause greater than themselves to which they surrended their every effort and in some cases their lives.
- +3
Kent Spencer
Apr 29 2012: Heroes are those who stand in the face of adversity, and still find the drive to accomplish their goals with good intentions. The media and the rest of society will attempt to put labels on your actions whether they're good or bad, call it what you want. It's ultimately up to the supporters of a hero to maintain a heroes legacy truthfully through the tainted opinions.Apr 24 2012: True heroes stand the test of time. The media is a trend machine and trends change so the media's assertions or assessments may not stand the test of time. True heroes are timeless, even if forgotten. All true heroes have/had flaws and they know/knew it. Hero does not = flawless. Heroes do not have to be BIG in any way. Everyone is capable of experiencing being a hero in some small way at some time in their lives. Consistency is the hard part. Consistency in aspiration, with and despite difficulty, is the stuff of true heroes.
- +3
Apr 25 2012: I really like your definition of heroes. True heroes stand the test of time.
Jose Checo
May 3 2012: Heroes have always had flaws, a Hero will always be someone who stands to do what others do not dare, mainly because society pressures.Apr 23 2012: I was taought that a celebrity and a hero were two totally diffrent things.
- +2
A hero is one that acts without media endorsements.
Apr 24 2012: Yeah, it is true that. a celebrity is not necessarily a hero. However, in the modern society it is nearly impossible for a hero to be a recluse. And if someone is a well-recognized hero, in another world, the hero to the public. First comes the fame. And then the gossips and scandals follows. As nobody is perfect, even the heroes are included. I think it is surely, Finally, the public heroes will be inundated by the permeating media.May 6 2012: As someone said below "heroes are not of the past". They are still around. Grant it they don't have super powers or millions of dollars, but they still will lay their life down for the greater good. The media doesn't show these heroes. To the media they are not interesting enough for the public eyes.
edward long
May 4 2012: It is no longer possible for people to think about cheese sandwiches! Crazy. Right? Substitute "have heroes" for "think about cheese sandwiches." Still crazy, right? No one can control what another person's inner thoughts are. Sure the media thrives on scandal and is very good at searching it out. Sure everyone has skeletons in their closet. But I think you are wrong about living heroes being a thing of the past.
- +1
shawn disney
May 3 2012: As long as people keep their common sense, it is possible to see through the propanganda Prime example right now: Bradley Manning is more of a hero than any other man in the US Army: he, at great cost to himself, has dared to expose widespread fraud and illegal activities in the military, which secrecy seems to be entirely employed by those in power to mislead the public about our various "Wars". He is said to be tortured , in solitary confinement, denied any kind of hearing , etc. When you read about the excuses for all this, it is sickening. See Glenn Greenwald, Salon for some good reporting.
- +1
Gao Popol
May 3 2012: This is a GRE issue, isn't it? I think firstly we have to define the word "hero". Just like the requirement of analyzing a figure in history, only in the particular circumstance could the man or woman be evaluated. In this case, therefore, during the very period of establishing the Republic of China, Mao was definitely a hero for Chinese because he emancipated them from poor and exploited; however, in his later life, especially in the Cultural Revolution, while he was idolized as the "hero", actually he was pulled down from the heroic throne.
- +1
There are always heroic stories, and the protagonists of which are heroes. Nevertheless, these heroes are also ordinary human like all of us, and they would also make mistakes of even be evil in other circumstance.
Sorry I might neglect the problem about media, but that's something I think about hero.
Mitch SMith
May 2 2012: All heros are falsified in the eyes of others.
- +1
They are falsified by worship, and they are falsified by villification.
What is a hero?
Nothing more than a behavioural ideal that some choose to follow.
All ideals are false.
But by action, we might become a hero to those we love.
And they will perfect it.
May 3 2012: I disagree that all ideals are false. If people didn't believe in ideals, great things would not be accomplished.TED itself was created with the very idea that if you could bring some of the most creative minds together of people who could imagine together what an ideal situation could look like, then they will have created an ideal environment for inspiration and creation. Without an ideal endgame in mind, an idea is just that, an idea.
May 3 2012: Leonard,
I have said All ideals are false.
I have not said to abandon the quest.
As you follow it, it becomes more and more like a creature.
And .. then you become that creature.
Have you not done this yet?
We are not a perfection - we are a path.
We follow or we lead.
Leader and follower are perfection in progress.
To rest is to fail.
Comment deleted
May 3 2012: Hi Don, you missed the final concept about perfection.
By definition, all first steps are wrong.
The hero is he/she who dares to take that step.
It s in the lovers f the hero that the second step is often taken.
And perfection might take many generations of love.
But it does not die.
Now - can you call me hopeless?May 3 2012: No, I cannot see how unpacking the final stanza of my statement extends to new logic.
It is consistent.
(btw - this is all in good spirit).
Mitch SMith
May 3 2012: HI Don,
- +2
I stand corrected.
And many thanks!
So, now on a more stabilised basis - can you explain "seemingly hopeless"?
MitchMay 4 2012: Hi Don,
This is quite a valuable gift - I am homoured.
I've also started working throough Zimbardo's Social fittness Challnege on his website.
Best regards
Ken brown
Apr 27 2012: True heroes are ordinary people,young or old regardless of sex.Twice i have been saved by people who you wouldn't even think capable of such acts,heroes are born of the moment.Sadly a lot of them die trying to save people.
- +1
A heroe of astronomy for me is Halton c Arp,he dared to push his conclusions against the flow.
Apr 28 2012: "heroes are born of the moment.Sadly a lot of them die trying to save people."
I can understand this as it is quite close the requirement of a standard East Asian hero. however, i think this criterion is a little bit our-dated.May 3 2012: Again, that is an ancient observation that goes so far back there were no such things as father's or husbands because the human male could not survive living high up in the trees of ancient Pangea.May 3 2012: The comment is an ancient quote made millions of years ago. I certainly didn't originate it but I support it emphatically.
May 3 2012: You stated the following arguments some nine hours ago: "The human female has never needed nor ever had a single male hero; Neither will the human female ever need or ever have a single male hero.
The only entity the human male can ever be a hero to is the human male."
The cliche voices "Never is such a long time" This quote is saying that its author had a timeless knowledge of history and consequently can predict the future. I do not intend to pass judgement to what you advocate but parting from the present and coining a meaning of hero, isn't a father his child's--girl or boy--hero? Doesn't a mother think of a particularly successful son as a hero?
Please let know the author to whose wisdom you emphatically support.May 3 2012: Our society is more unique than most people recognize. We have managed to internalize this Greek idea of "the sovereign Individual" as the basic unit of humanity to such an extent, that it is not easy to see that this could be a profound error with serious side effects. Thus it is easy to talk about "EviL" in a "Few Rotten Apples". Or alternatively, how a finy fraction of Wall St. actors are so incredibly productive, that Yes, they DESERVE Billion dollar bonuses. But suppose for a moment, that the actual case is that a "Group" has a valid claim to being the basic unit. In that case, it is the whole group that has become "rotten", to some extent. (Evil is a theological term that should not be used) And there is no great value in scapegoating, such as the Abu Gharib case, or Lt. Calley, in the Vietnam War: that has the effect to making any reforms hopeless: sinc e the scapegoat is killed, and the problem seems solved. But it isn;t. By the way, heretical as this idea of humanity may sound , from the latest information from Biology, it is probably going to win out; it answers a lot of questions , and solves a lot of pseudo-prpblems.May 2 2012: Using and tunning Forest Gum words: a hero is someone who does heroic things.
There are thousands of people who do heroic things on daily basis. If we are afraid some people may judge the person why not talk about the deed? After all, the superheroes in comics keep their identities for a reason...
For mostly all the people, everywhere, saving a life, fighting with peace and flowers, teaching, getting up after a horrible experience, discovering a cure,... are heroic deeds; and as the world need so much good examples and hope, shouldnt we spread this news?May 2 2012: I think that's true. Perhaps a group of people within a society may, but for an entire society to feel such a way is out of the question. The reason I believe that's true is similar to something my father once said. That is, the internet allows the uninformed to express their opinions & ideas as though they are absolute truths; other uninformed people regard much of this misinformation as truth. For this reason, there are too many people who doubt excellence, creativity, pragmatism, and logic, be it with or without reason. Perhaps we need a way of validating what's true/untrue.
May 3 2012: You're right: we certainlly DO need a way to tell the true from the un-true. But that should be the purpose of Education. Personally , I'm a sort of old fashioned "Enlightenment" fan, but it is certainly true that some people, especially women, prefer to cut through the BS by just sensing it, without Logic or Science. Both are valuable.May 2 2012: Here is an observation that may be millions of years old:
The human female has never needed nor ever had a single male hero;
Neither will the human female ever need or ever have a single male hero.
The only entity the human male can ever be a hero to is the human male.
May 3 2012: What is your justification for saying thiis?! It is certainly not obvious. And does that mean that women cannot be heroic?!May 2 2012: Did you hear about Rajinikanth?
Comment deleted
Apr 29 2012: Hi, Mr. Wesley.
I think it is rather hard for me to answer the question in short. Let me have a try!
Evil or heroic, I think in different cultures there are different criteria. Mao is a legendary or even god-like man. However, the tragedy is that, the mass took him as the god, the only god. So there is no doubt can be cast on him. That is a crime to all Chinese, while the criminals are also Chinese. Evil or heroic? Who knows.
Comment deleted
Apr 27 2012: Thanks for your link, Mr Wesley!
Comment deleted
Apr 28 2012: Watching the talk, I just thought about the Chinese Culture Revolution. The power of mass.Apr 24 2012: It is no longer possible... If you choose to listen to the media... Or if you choose to suggest that anyone with flaws isn't a hero. Luckily, the media isn't a credible source of information... and there are still heroes out there, blemishes and all.
Apr 24 2012: What I think quite interesting is that, the media are creating or fabricating heroes, meanwhile they are ruining the heroes.
I come up with a idea where to find the heroes. Perhaps the last heroes are who control the media. But I am wondering, does the men exist?
Apr 26 2012: I would suggest that there is one true hero of the modern world, that could have stood even todays media scrutiny, the one... the only... Nikola Tesla. Not just an insane dedication to making the world a more powerful and interconnected place, but historically screwed over and left poor enough to instill pity. On top of all that, much to the loss of the human race, his breeding standards were just a bit too high for his own good. Told to have died celibate.
I agree with Phillip Zimbardo on how everyday people become heroes or villains, given circumstances and conditioning. I think there are also slightly larger heroes than just the everday folk who do good when they get the chance.
I think there are national heroes, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Michio Kaku would qualify in America nowadays, because they bring science into peoples living rooms. Barack Obama wrote the rhetoric that proved that, at least in the realm of president, most people no longer judge a man by the color of his skin.
There are artistic and cultural heroes, Howard Zinn who just left us recently, HH The Dalai Lama regardless of religion has written some brilliant work, Akira Kurosawa The Master... The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour. His Holiness Jon Stewart.
Lots of people on Ted are heroes. The people who invented the eyeglasses made with water, the rolling water jug, the straw that can drink anything. Really what's going on right now in the modern world though... is a bit disturbing... I can't name those three people off the top of my head... and part of the reason why, is because I can always look it up now, I can probably even find a way to contact them... So I don't have to remember there name.
Culture, in America, but also I think in the greater digital world, is not doing it's job. Real artists, real cutting edge science, really honest and enlightened philosophical thinkers... Inventors, engineers... We're not watching, or demanding television, or stadium tickets for them anymore.
Comment deleted
Apr 27 2012: Gotta read the whole thing "It is no longer possible... If you choose to listen to the media... Or if you choose to suggest that anyone with flaws isn't a hero"... Those are big ifs. If you think a sexual quirk, temporary problem with drugs or alcohol, or other very common human flaws, make a person incapable of being a hero, you won't find any. In a world where the media has a microscope on peoples lives 24/7 their flaws will come out, we all have them.
It's peoples good behaviors we should idollize, not the people themselves. Making idols out of people, just doesn't work in general, but even more so nowadays. People are rarely entirely great people, but they often do great things.
As far as Zimbardo, while I agree with his findings. I disagree with the prescription. I think we have enough heroes like the Zimbardo ones... We don't have enough heroes actually engaged in leading people, or solving problems. To me the lesson of Zimbardo's experiment, is that one psychopath with too much power, can destroy the psychology of hundreds of people, in almost no time.
He doesn't seem to want to teach that part of the lesson. There are an unacceptable number of sadistic and insane people in control of our world, and being prepared to save someone from a train, isn't going to save us from them. My certainty comes from the culture I grew up in, or rather, the complete lack of culture I grew up in. The way we're living is abhorent and utterly impossible to sustain. It is possible to walk and chew gum at the same time. You can be a productive, and impressive person, but also stop to help people in need.Apr 28 2012: Scolding is always easier than arguing...
You obviously didn't read most of what I wrote, because I did not put down Mr. Zimbardo at all, and I've already favorited his stuff. I don't need thumbs up, and I have no intention to lead anyone... I like writing. I'm eccentric, and crazy, and wrong about all sorts of things, but it's fun to express that honestly.
The fact that in a forum where there is a limit of 2000 characters, you find my "explanatory comments are just too long and too many"... Is disturbing, on so many levels. I think most people agree with you. Does everyone have the attention span of a goldfish? I'm sorry, I don't tweet.


text:
It is with great pride that we announce the 2011 Top 100 Films website is now live at
The introduction this year, written by Steven D. Greydanus, is today's "Good Letters" posts here.
Even though we had a head start this year, we still had 34 new films to construct pages for, etc. so the site is 97% complete.
Please bear with us as we add the final bits and pieces of info. Naturally, if you catch an error (rather than an omission we're obviously working on), please pass it along to Anna Johnson.
(There are a few annoying things we just haven't had time to fix yet: for example: the "Top 100" text/breadcrumb link on each film page on the site leads you back to the 2010 list. But again, we'll get to that!
It is 11 pm on the west coast and Anna is just leaving the office. She has put in a super-human effort on this, aided by our intern Markus (with as assist from another intern, Nicole). Thank them if you think of it.
The Top 25 Horror Films list will go live on Tuesday, the same day we send out the press release covering both lists.
Thanks again to all of YOU who have worked to make this year's lists possible.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Our plump, red, whole strawberries are available year-round!
The bruschetta is great for an appetizer, snack or as a dessert.
Buy this ingredient
1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Arrange sliced bread on baking pan in a single layer and brush with melted butter. 3. Broil bread for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.4. Top with strawberry slices and sprinkle with sugar.5. Broil just long enough to carmelize sugar.
Tip: Add a touch of cinnamon if you are using the bruschetta as a dessert.
Nutrition Facts: cal 110 fat 3g sodium 130mg carbs 18g fiber 1g protein 2 g
Next Service Date is determined at checkout.
Earn 5% back from every online purchase. On this order you could earn
0 points / $0.00
FREE Sign Up
About Us
Customer Service
Connect with Us!
© 2015 Schwan's Home Service, Inc. | Copyright Policy | Privacy Policy | Security Practices
Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution


text:
|ColoradoBiz Update is an e-mail newsletter featuring links to exclusive editorial material and select business resources for the benefit of ColoradoBiz magazine subscribers.
November 24, 2009
ColoradoBiz Update
In the magazine
Cote's Colorado: CSU energy lab goes global
Check out the ColoradoBiz TV video that takes you inside the lab.
Only at Cobizmag.com
An attitude of gratitude
Five simple steps to finding out what your customers really think
Fashion's footprint
Become a fan of ColoradoBiz on Facebook
Follow ColoradoBiz on Twitter
Check out ColoradoBiz's new job board for job seekers and employers.
E-mail email@example.com to submit your Playmakers or In Biz news
Our most popular stories
Community Calendar
Check out the Denver ExecuNet Networking meeting as well as ColoradoBiz's other sponsored events and community events or submit your own event.
Help us pick Colorado's 25 most powerful salespeople! Go here for more details.
On ColoradoBiz TV
See more ColoradoBiz stories on Channel 7
Channel 7 and ColoradoBiz on business
Nominate your company for ColoradoBiz magazine's annual ranking of the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies in Colorado that will run in the February issue. Companies must be based in Colorado and in the family for at least two generations or likely to be. Family members must be active in management of the company. Deadline for entry is Jan. 3, 2010. Go here to nominate your company online, or go here for a ballot you can fill out and mail in.
Hot Biz Deals


text:
Discontinued Product
Beautiful on the inside. Beautiful on the outside.
Ultra-Large Capacity 3 Door French Door Refrigerator
- Sophisticated Style & Design
- 4-Compartment Crisper System
- 10 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty on Linear Compressor
Ultra-Large Capacity 3 Door French Door Refrigerator
- Door Type
- Size (W x H x D)
- Freezer Type
- ENERGY STAR® Qualified
- Multi-Air Flow Cooling
- Temperature Controls
- Temperature Sensors
- LoDecibel™ Operation
- Door Alarm
- LED Interior Light
- Limited Warranty
- French 3-Door
- 35 3/4" x 69 3/4" x 34 1/4"
- Pull-out Drawer
- Yes
- Yes
- Internal LED Touch Pad
- 5
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 1 Year Parts and Labor, 7 Years on the Sealed System, 10 Years on Linear Compressor
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Total
- 17.7 cu. ft.
- 7.3 cu. ft.
- 25.0 cu. ft.
- Energy Rating
- No. of Shelves
- Slide-Out Shelves
- Cantilevered Shelves
- Shelf Construction
- Crisper Bins
- Glide N' Serve™ Drawer
- Refrigerator Light
- Utility Bin
- 4 Split
- 4
- Yes
- Spill Protector™ Tempered Glass
- 2 Humidity Crispers / 1 Bonus Drawer
- Yes
- Premium LED
- 2 Piece Bin (with cover)
- No. of Shelves/Bin
- Dairy Corner/Bin
- 6 (5 Adjustable Gallon Size)
- Yes
- Drawers
- DuraBase™ Solid Drawer Base
- Divider
- IcePlus™
- Ice Bin
- Freezer Light
- Freezer Door Bin
- 2
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 1 Tilting
- Foam Door Insulation
- Contour Door
- Hidden Hinges
- Toe Grille
- Surface
- Back
- Available Colors
- Handles
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Coated Metal, Stainless Steel
- Flush & Metal Cover Over Mechanical Parts
- Smooth White, Smooth Black, Stainless Steel
- Matching Commercial Handles
SHOW HIDE DIMENSIONS/CLEARANCES/WEIGHTBack to Top
- Depth with Handles
- Depth without Handles
- Depth without Door
- Depth (Total with Door Open)
- Height to Top of Case
- Height to Top of Door Hinge
- Width
- Width (Door Open 90° with Handle)
- Width (Door Open 90° without Handle)
- Door Edge Clearance with Handle
- Door Edge Clearance without Handle
- Installation Clearance
- Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Product)
- Carton Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 34 1/4"
- 31 3/4"
- 27 7/8"
- 46 1/2"
- 68 3/8"
- 69 3/4"
- 35 3/4"
- 44 1/4"
- 39 1/4"
- 4 1/2"
- 1 3/4"
- Sides 1/8", Top 1", Back 1"
- 355 lbs.
- 302 lbs.
- 38" x 73" x 37"
Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 133 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Steve Extremely satisfied! We've had our new LG LFC25776ST almost 2 months and we're loving it. It's beautiful, quiet, and very functional. June 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kathyk excellent fridge This is a wonderful refrigerator. Everything works perfectly and the design is great. Very intelligent design and lots of usable space. None wasted at all. I can open only one door to take out most used items like half & half to save energy. The ice maker is just right for our family. The bottom freezer is convenient and easy to access. Buy this fridge. May 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by D and L Love this fridge! Such a joy to find refrigerator items at eye-level. No more bending over and twisting the neck to see what's on the back of the bottom shelf. The two wide refrigerator door-shelves are handy for gallon containers of milk and ice-tea jars, but when heavy, the containers are easier to pull off a shelf than pull out of a compartment. I use the door shelves to store more canned and bottled drinks, so it works out okay. The freezer drawer is easy to open, and everything is readily viewable and accessible. The ice machine shucks out perfect-sized ice cubes efficiently and quietly. This fridge is awesome, and I highly recommend it. March 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Don123 the product is as advertised the refrigerator is roomy and has easy access to both the fridge and freezer. Highly recommend it. March 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pat the Brat Excellent quality This is the quietest refrigerator we have every owned. Extra center drawer which cans fit in perfectly comes in handy and this model has plenty of door shelves so you can easily find everything in your frig. with ease. Absolutely a great buy. Money well spent !! March 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carol80 Love my Fridge! I've had this fridge for 2 months now, and simply LOVE it! My old side-by-side was the same cubic feet as this one, but the French door configuration leaves so much more room in both the refrigerator and freezer sections. I was quite impressed. It runs very quietly and only makes ice when I need it. The temperature stays constant and so far, no frost or ice buildup in the freezer. The only drawback for me is that I would've liked one split-shelf in the fridge section so I could put tall bottles upright. Other models have this and it would be a nice feature for this one. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this fridge. Thank you, LG for a fine product! March 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Appliance Guy Outstanding Performance Two months of use and and no issues to report. Really a quality product - as advertised! Things to consider: 1. Full access to drawers requires French doors to fully open. If not, the drawers do not pull out all the way, making it hard to access what is in the back. The bottom full drawer - can be hard to see what is in the back. 2. The crisper drawers just big enough to hold a peck size basket of apples. Had to individually arrange the apples to get the drawer to close. Like the three drawers across but an extra inch on height would be perfect. 3. Large refrigerator area is great. Arranging the shelves to accommodate all the bottles and sizes took some time to get just right. Pull out shelves require a bit more space (height) between them than it first appears. The shelf support has a bar under the front edge that catches tall containers. So, although the container has room to fit on the shelf, when you pull the shelf out, the tall containers catch on the bar on the shelf above. It works, but remember to allow for this. 4. The Linear Compressor is exceptionally quiet! Highly recommended! 5. The freezer is great. Easy access with plenty of room and great visibility to see and find what is inside. Overall - Outstanding product! I found the change from an old refrigerator to a new one to be a challenge. Do not take my comments as negative. Just part of adjusting to something new. I highly recommend this refrigerator! January 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Stockgal This product is great! We purchased this refrigerator in Sept. 2013 and have been using it now for four months. We love it! The icemaker works great; there is an on-off switch on the basket in the freezer so if you go away you can simply turn it off. However, we went away over Christmas and forgot to turn it off, and when we came home after being gone for just 4 days, well, there was no overflow. Just the right amount. There must be some sort of sensor down there because I constantly use the ice for cold drinks, etc. and it constantly replenishes as needed, and the cubes are big. This product runs quietly, but occasionally you will hear a "knocking" sound which goes away quickly. My old frig you could hear the compressor on it anywhere in the house, it was that loud. But this product is super quiet. The exterior is an upgraded stainless finish which has a high gloss/luster to it, but the sides are a "gray color", kind of ugly. However, all the brands have that grey finish on the sides. I simply covered up the one side by putting all my magnets back up, and that took care of that issue. This product keeps the food very cold, and they recommend to not make any changes "to the factory settings." The "slide out middle drawer" is great. I had chicken in there for 3-4 days and when I went to cook it up, it did not smell bad and looked just as fresh as the day I brought it home. Normally, I could never keep chicken that long in my old frig, which I had for 20 years. I would have to freeze it or cook it. Likewise, the other drawers keep the veggies crisper and fresher much longer than my old product. One thing about this product, the doors don't close automatically. You have to push them shut. I had to get used to this, but its no big deal. There is a bell that chimes if you leave a door slightly ajar; happens in my house a lot, but we are used to it, and thank goodness for the bell/chime. Also, we had to remove the two top shelves to accommodate our big bottles, for ice tea, juice, soda, water, etc. Another nice thing about this product, you can easily see and find stuff readily. It has great LED lighting, and the shelves are not that deep so at a glance you see everything. And there is plenty of space on the doors with adjustable shelves, that provide quick and easy access. The freezer is on the bottom, and that took some getting used to from our old frig which had it on top, but you do get used to it. And besides, its a lot better to stand up straight and get stuff out of the refrigerator than to have to bend over and search for stuff like in our old frig. The very bottom has some sort of "bar" that is flush with the floor which prevents stuff from rolling under it. Also, this product does not come with any type of ice filter; but our plumber simply hooked one up that sits on the floor behind the unit since we have a water outlet back there. This product suits our needs perfectly, and I hope I get 20 years out of it; by the way, the compressor is warrantied for 10 years. This new stainless product, along with my new stove and dishwasher, really adds the finishing touches to my remodeled kitchen. January 28, 2014
You Might Also Be Interested In
Ultra-Large Capacity 3 Door French Door Refrigerator with Smart Cooling
$249999Suggested PriceWhere To Buy
Super-Capacity 3 Door French Door Refrigerator with Smart Cooling Plus technology
$299999Suggested PriceWhere To Buy
A lot of thought went into this LG refrigerator. On the outside - contoured doors, hidden hinges and recessed LED lighting. And Inside is an integrated 4-compartment crisper with deli storage center.
Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice. Screen images simulated and/or dramatized. Some features in videos may not be available on all models. Please refer to the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS tab for a complete list of features by model.
Design, features and specifications subject to change without notice.


text:
The first major continuing education conference for financial planners in 2013 registered a significant rise in attendance over last year, and the organizers attributed the large turnout to both the timing and the quality of the program. The AICPAs Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference, held last week in Las Vegas, drew a record 1,100 attendees this year, a big jump from 820 in 2012.
All Bank Investment Consultant articles are archived after 7 days. REGISTER NOW for unlimited access to all recently archived articles, as well as thousands of searchable stories. Registered Members also gain access to exclusive industry white paper downloads, web seminars, blog discussions, the iPad App, CE Exams, and conference discounts. Qualified members may also choose to receive our free monthly magazine and any of our daily or weekly e-newsletters covering the latest breaking news, opinions from industry leaders, developing trends and growth strategies.


text:
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR-UT)
OUR-UT office is in MacKinnon Hall, MK1010-A.
Larry Connin's office is in MacKinnon Hall, MK1010-D.
USRCAP, FYSRE, and TolInterns Summer
Research Period: June 01 - August 07, 2015.
End-of-Summer Research Symposium schedule has been posted.
OUR-UT Standard Research Proposal template
|Please click on the links below to navigate to the desired subject material.
| Undergraduate Research Event Calendar
Event calendar containing research talks, deadlines, and other items of interest to undergraduate research.
| Undergraduate Research Programs and Resources
The main page for the various research programs funded through the Office of Undergraduate Research.
| Student Research Handbook
The Student Research Handbook contains a wealth of information about research programs, Proposal and Final Report formats, etc.
|UGR2980: "Issues in Research and Scholarship"
Thursdays from May 28 - July 30.
|End-of-Summer Research Symposium
Thursday, August 6, 2015 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Union SU2582/2584.
|Capstone Project with NASA-Glenn Research Center
Interdisciplinary UT student team to research Supplemental Oxygen Flow Regulator in a microgravity environment.
| Posters at the Capitol
"Posters at the Capitol: Undergraduate Research in Northwest Ohio" event is when students present their research at the Ohio Statehouse.
| National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
NCUR2013 Application
| Choose Ohio First: BOSEF
"Building Ohio's Sustainable Energy Future (BOSEF)" is a scholarship program concentrating on energy production and sustainability.
| UT-Journal of Undergraduate Research
Description Author Guidelines
|Ohio Academy of Science
|Research Resources
(more links to be activated soon)
Student Research Handbook Ethical Conduct of Research
Research Intensive (RI) Courses and RI Learning Contract
OUR Advisory Committee
OUR-UT Annual and Assessment Reports Points of Pride


text:
Nokia released a beta application to add simple backgrounds to your glance screen made by Nokia Beta labs.
The app is available for almost all Nokia Lumias (except for 5XX and 6XX range) and can be downloaded for free. (you do need to have the GDR2 update installed of course to have the Glance feature).
Download Glance Backgrounds here from the store:
There are a lot of people creating backgrounds and I wanted to add some my self so i thought to just share them here so other people can use them as well if they like.
The backgrounds i created are all quite simple showing logos of some stuff I like. Click the image to get the full resolution image so you can save that to your phone.
If you like the backgrounds or if you also created some glance backgrounds let me know in the comments below
Geert van der Cruijsen


text:
Press Release News By Category » education (10998)
Just wanted to thank you guys for publishing my press release this morning, this one release landed under all of my key words. A steady flow of traffic has poured through all day, not to mention the release looks great.
Press Release Writing Tips
Download your free ebook and learn how to write killer press releases! * email address will be used to send you download link for book
Our partnership with PR Newswire offers Premium SEO Functionality + Extensive Newswire Distribution.
Copyright 2015 Online PR Media | 507 Casazza Dr Ste A, Reno, NV 89502


text:
Nothing Like the Holidays
Drama, Comedy
It's Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents' home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother's safe return from combat overseas. For Jesse, coming home has rekindled feelings for an old flame, although she can't seem to forgive him for leaving. His older sister Roxanna, a struggling actress, has been chasing her Hollywood dreams for years with little to show for it. And much to the dismay of their mother Anna, eldest brother Mauricio brings home a high-powered executive wife who would rather raise capital than a child. In the course of one eventful week, traditions will be celebrated, secrets revealed and major life decisions made. It all begins when Anna announces to her children she is divorcing their father Eduardo. The shock waves from this familial upheaval prompt Roxanna, Mauricio and Jesse, each in their own way, to reevaluate the past and rethink the future. But, when the Rodriguezes learn that one of their own is facing a true crisis, they instinctively pull together: Old resentments are forgotten, familial bonds are re-affirmed and the healing power of laughter works its magic as the family discovers they are much stronger than they ever realized.
Cast: Freddy Rodriguez, Alfred Molina, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Jay Hernandez
Produced by: Robert Teitel, George Tillman
Directed by: Alfredo DeVilla
Written by: Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, Alison Swan Teitel
Running time: 1hr 39min
Opens: Dec 12, 2008 Nationwide
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.


text:
OIT Support & Resources
Hilltopper Help
One-stop shopping for your IT questions. Click here for Classroom Support Videos.
Accounts & Forms
For help with and access to services requiring your SEU username and password.
Instructional Technology
Technology assistance online and in person through the Faculty Resource Center (Premont 110, 512-464-8804) and Training.
Labs and Media Support
Support, resources and answers regarding technology in labs or classrooms.


text:
The Worm Factory 3 Tray - Terracotta is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Gardeners agree that worm composting produces the best results and help your plants thrive! The Worm Factory 3 Tray - Terracotta is unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around.
How it works: Add a handful of worms and your organic waste in the bottom tray and worms will begin eating the waste, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. When the migrate upward, they separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Worm castings and compost tea are produced through this process.
The compost tea, also know as leachate, is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. This is a very concentrated liquid and should be diluted with 2 parts water. Your plants will be greener than ever!
This item comes complete with the stacking trays and base, compost tea collection tray, a 16-page instruction book, "Quick Tips" lid, coir brick, worm bedding and spigot. Made of recycled high density polyethylene this worm composter can expand to 7 trays. Depending on how many trays are used this composter houses 8,000-12,000 worms that consume 5-8 lbs. of food per week! It can be used for year-round production and is an odor free operation.


text:
Franconia Heritage Museum & Iron Furnace Interpretive Center
PO Box 169
Franconia, NH 03580
Ph: 603-823-5000
The Franconia Heritage Museum is in an 1880 Victorian House, with exhibits in 10 rooms, a barn and a large connecting shed.
There are more than 7,000 items in their collection. Also part of the museum is the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center, a self-guided facility one mile from the museum. The Franconia Iron Furnace is New Hampshire's sole surviving example of a post Revolutionary furnace for smelting local iron ore. The industry flourished during the first during the first half of the 19th century. It produced pig and bar iron for farm tools and cast iron ware, including the famous "Franconia Stoves."
Website: www.franconianh.org
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
To improve the chance of seeing your comment posted here or published in the New Hampshire Union Leader:
- Identify yourself. Accounts using fake or incomplete names are suspended regardless of the quality of posts.
- Say something new, stay on topic, keep it short.
- Links to outside URLs are discouraged, if used they should be on topic.
- Avoid comments in bad taste, write well, avoid using all capital letters
- Don't cite facts about individuals or businesses without providing a means to verify the claim
- If you see an objectionable comment please click the "Report Abuse" button and be sure to tell us why.
Note: Comments are the opinion of the respective poster and not of the publisher.Be the first to comment.
Post a comment
You must sign in before you can post comments. If you are experiencing issues with your account please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


text: I'm on the fence. I hated the pick when we made it, thought the Houston game showed that I was right, but was turned around by his play, but the show he's put on in the last couple of games has me worried again. I'm not ready to give up on the guy but think perhaps if things don't improve over the rest of the season then we may not have solved our QB problem after all.


text:
Delaware County – Early this afternoon troopers from the Pendleton Post along with State Police Marijuana Eradication Troopers Ron Halbert and Pete Cates served a search warrant on a residence located at 10301 E. County Road 1300 North in Delaware County. The warrant was the result of a two month long investigation.
Troopers discovered 57 marijuana plants in various stages of growth at an indoor grow operation. The marijuana had an estimated street value of $40,000. Arrested at the house was Randy D. Winters, age 49, for Class "D" Felony Cultivating Marijuana Over 30 Grams, and for Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Class "D" Felony. He was lodged at the Delaware County Jail.
Anyone with information about illegal drug use may call the Pendleton Post at 1-800-527-4752, or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1-800-453-4756. Tips can be made and kept anonymous.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.


text:
Lexi 60" Glass-Shelf TV Stand
A mixture of convenience, storage and design, a perfect console for any modern home.
A modern design TV stand provides a great mixture of media storage, and a beautiful contemporary décor.
This contemporary design stand is nicely constructed with solid woods, veneer, and with glossy sleek tempered glass. This stand is compatible with any flat screen up to 60 inches, and features one great open shelf, perfect for your media components. The elevated top is a nice added contemporary style that adds personality to this wonderful piece. Assembly required.
(Includes TV stand only. Electronic components, TV, and accessories not included).
Dimensions: 60"L x 19.88"W x 17.25"H, 208 lbs.
Lexi 60" Glass-Shelf TV Stand
You May Also Like
Shopping Cart


text:
Kosher Vegetarian
|Sweet and Spicy Tempeh
by Robin Robertson, Quick?Fix Vegan
Fragrant hoisin sauce and a touch of sugar provide the sweet, and the sriracha brings the heat in this flavorful tempeh stir-fry that lends itself equality well to seitan or extra-firm tofu. It's great served over rice or quinoa with vegetables on the side; my preference would be to add some steamed broccoli or carrots to the tempeh mixture just before serving, to coat with the sauce. For a sauce that leans to the spicy, use two teaspoons sriracha instead of just one ? for a sweeter sauce, go with two teaspoons of sugar rather than one.
1 pound tempeh, cut into 1-inch dice
Steam the tempeh over simmering water for 10 to 15 minutes to mellow the flavor. Set aside and blot dry.
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, sugar, sriracha, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tempeh and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minus. Add the garlic, scallions, and pineapple and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the reserved sauce, stirring to coast.
Cook to blend the flavors, a few minutes longer.
Serve hot.
Yield: Serves 4
Recipes: Vegan, Tempah, Parve, Kosher


text:
Hang tight!
Recipe by Juanita
"This is a recipe that we made on the farm in the 30's. It is a delicious coconut macaroon."
Hmm. None of these ingredients are on sale today.
Show ingredients on sale
Sort stores by
Save money at local stores when ingredients are on sale!
Watch video tips and tricks
egg whites
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon
almond extract
1/8 teaspoon
cream of tartar
1 1/4 cups
white sugar
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon
2 1/2 cups
flaked coconut
I really liked these. I messed them up the first time because I didn't follow the instructions carefully enough. Make positively sure the egg whites are a ROOM TEMPERATURE! They won't get the consistency that's required if you don't. Also, unless you have a stand-up mixer, you will kill your arms. I put the mixture with the whisk attachment on my KitchenAid (on FULL BLAST) for a full 5 or 10 minutes to get the right texture. (Did I say make sure the whites should be at room temperature--LOL). Another great tool for these cookies is a cookie scoop. I don't use mine much, but it was invaluable for these. My last suggestion is to cut the amount of sugar. I used the 1 & 1/4 cup amount the first time and they were a bit too sweet (and I LOVE sweet). I reduced the sugar to a SCANT cup. Everyone loved them.
either i messed up or this recipe is not for newbie cooks.
178 Ratings
I was looking for a recipe that was similar to the one I used working in a bakery. This was the closest. It is a good replica to what I used to make. It comes out light and tall and not gooey like other recipes with condensed milk. I was surprised to grease and flour the pan (prepare) as I have always used parchments before, but it worked very well. The macaroons must cool completely before removing and they just pop off. I dipped them in orange flavored chocolate and they were a hit! Enough to make for my daughters wedding reception. Word of caution...egg whites must be whipped in a very clean glass or metal bowl...with no oil or yolk, to get a high peak.
I just finished making these and they taste very good. I have a suggestion for those who had a hard time with the egg whites. Apparently you have to add the sugar in a steady stream on the side of the bowl. If you just dump it in (like I did) the bubbles in the egg whites will pop and the whole thing will be ruined. I'm going to try it again the right way!
These were delicious! I upped the amount of coconut to 3 cups for more chewiness and I lined the pan with waxed paper before dropping the cookie dough onto the cookie sheets. Very easy clean-up and saved the grease and flour step. Be sure to let the cookies completely cool before trying to remove them. They'll just peel off the waxed paper.
I have made two batches of these in as many days and everyone loves them, most of all, me! I did tweak the recipe just a bit, as follows;
-egg whites at room temperature
-1 c. of sugar not 1 1/4
-I used unsweetened coconut
-I doubled the almond extract
-I added the extracts after the whites were whipped to stiff peaks
-I refrigerated the batter for about 1 hr. before putting the cookies on ungreased parchment paper to bake
-I got 20 cookies out of one recipe, and took the full 20 min. to bake them at 300.
Very nice little cookie, but definitely not a traditional macaroon. It's good, light and very sweet. I cut the recipe in half and that made more than enough little cookies. These really didn't brown, even after I raised the oven temp. to 325. I'm not sure I'd even want them to - next time I'll put a cherry in the center and make these at Xmas time.
I love these cookies...much lighter than condensed-milk macaroons, with a great consistency. I replaced 1/2 cup of coconut with 1/2 cup of coarsely ground toasted almonds and it tasted fantastic! I also toast the coconut before adding it to enhance to flavor. However...this recipe does NOT make 48 servings...I barely got half that using heaping tablespoons of batter. Highly recommended!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Farm Macaroons
Serving Size: 1/48 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 42
Calories from Fat: 10
We have so many top-rated chicken recipes, you'll never run out of dinner ideas again.
Imagine dinner making itself in the slow cooker while you relax or do other things.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for $7.99!
These award-winning macaroons are easy to make!
Watch how to make a perfectly round, crisp macaroon in this video.
See how to make little meringue sandwiches with a ganache filling.


text:
No thanks...guy is a drama queen
No thanks...guy is a drama queen
Jets suck, Bills suck, Patriots suck.
Babin would be brought in to play 3rd downs. Wake could rush from the olb position with Vernon and Babin on the line. Odrick is good against the run but isn't scaring any QB in the league!!!
I believe any man's finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle...Victorious
He only is good if he plays in the wide 9, we don't play the wide 9.
Myopic? I guess one's history doesn't matter then?
Jason Babin has only found success in a certain system. That isn't being short sighted in my thinking, that is seeing the history of a player and believing he hasn't changed.
If the Philly Defensive line couldn't use this player in a system that he thrives in, how does he translate to a new system with tools that history says, shows him to be mediocre at best?
Babin was a great pass rusher in Philly year 1, but was exposed greatly this year for one huge reason; Philly DTs and LBs suck. I'm kind of going back and forth on this. Yeah his biggest success was in the Wide 9, but bringing him in for 3rd down reasons in tempting. At the same time, he's gonna let RBs run right by him so if it's a draw or a screen we're dead.
He will be gone before he gets to us IMO.
Here is the top 12 waiver priority.
1. Chiefs; 2. Jaguars; 3. Eagles; 4. Raiders; 5. Browns; 6. Panthers, 7. Chargers; 8. Bills; 9. Titans; 10. Lions; 11. Cardinals; and 12. Jets.


text:
High Tech High Life (Vinyl Edition)
Select Color and Embed!
Get The Code!
Instructions1. Select your desired color from the color picker
2. Check the preview on the right
3. Copy the code above and paste into your blog or web page
4. Enjoy!
1991 - High Tech High Life (Vinyl Edition)
**The second release on our Boomkat Editions imprint, a limited vinyl edition of 1991's debut album, originally released on cassette earlier this year on the Opal Tapes label, all copies individually numbered** 1991's breathtaking, elegiac debut album 'High Tech High Life' was an undoubted highlight of our 2012. We love it so much we just had to ask Opal Tapes if we could reissue it on vinyl; and now here it is on our little label. The chimeric, enigmatic output of one talented yung'un from Gothenburg, Sweden, it isolates and teases out that sort of melancholic, nostalgic new age wow-and-flutter that makes records by Boards Of Canada, Oneohtrix Point Never and JD Emmanuel such evergreens on our bedroom shelves. Filtering spine-tingling synth arpeggios through gauzy, low-vis ferric murk, it rarely fails to register that ineffable, piloerect effect, regularly turning up the sort of lump-in-the-throat hooks and moments that leave us blinking and gratified with a life-affirming sensitivity. In a sense, the density of tape noise almost borders on the extreme at times, perhaps simulating the effect of a well worn and much-loved private pressing recently thawed from deep freeze storage, or maybe best compared to Grouper casting her magic on offcuts of 'S.A.W. II'. But there's also a sort of economy of melodic resolution that's somehow inseparable from his icy North European locale, sharing that elusive, yearning, hauntological quality with, say, Burial or Pye Corner Audio, a coming to terms with rose-tinted futures past. We'll shut up now, except to say it's a just a bit essential.


text:
- Aja B.
- New York, NY
- United States
CEO / Software Architect, TED
This conversation is closed.
Happening Now: Live Q&A with TED Books Author Daniel Grossman on "Deep Water" and the Science of Rising Sea Levels
*** Live Q&A with Author Daniel Grossman: Tuesday, August 21st, 1pm-2pm EDT (New York Time) ***
We're starting a regular TED Book discussion group here on TED Conversations. Would you like to join us?
For the next two weeks, we'll be using this space to discuss Daniel Grossman's new book on the science of rising sea levels, "Deep Water". The TED Books are designed to be read in a single sitting, so it should be a quick read, and it will give us a good shared starting point for a broader discussion on climate change and what the future holds for our planet.
These are short eBooks, available for Kindles, Nooks, and iPads/iPods/iPhones. I believe you can also read Kindle books on your Mac or PC now, and if you have an iOS device, there's a new TED Books app.
Download options: http://www.ted.com/pages/tedbooks_library
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R8U1LU/
At the end of our two-week discussion, author Daniel Grossman will be joining in for a Live Q&A session to share his thoughts and answer any questions we might have.
Closing Statement from Aja B.
Many thanks to Daniel Grossman and all our participants! This was an interesting and educational journey. To learn more about Dan's work, you can visit his website here: http://dangrossmanmedia.com
Kevin Doyle
Aug 7 2012: Just finished reading/listening/viewing on Kindle for Mac. Hadn't heard about TED Books before this. Pretty good deal. Although naturally interested in the climate change information, found myself at least as drawn to the stories of the scientists and to the process of environmental science itself. Given the grave nature of the subject, hope it's ok to say that this book sure makes science look an adventure - and even fun. Should have studied harder in college!
- +4
Would love to discuss how much these scientists feel tension between a desire to be left alone to just "do science", and the sense of responsibility that must come with contemplating the results of their research. Also, how (or whether) they draw lines between "what I know from the details of my research" and all the rest of the climate change discussion.
Going back for a second read.
Aug 7 2012: Good point, Kevin.
I know of many scientists who are very serious about their science and realize that they are discovering signs of very worrisome phenomena. Just to take a couple of examples, Lonnie Thompson, who studies tropical glaciers, has been studying the Quelcaaya Ice Cap in Peru (the word's largest such glacier) for more than three decades. Among other things, he's show that Quelcaaya has shrunk by about 25% since he's been studying it. It's now smaller than it's been in 50 centuries. (Read about him here http://bit.ly/S13v2e) Another amazingly dedicated scientist is Bill Fraser, who's been going to Palmer Station on the Antarctic Peninsula for more than 30 years, documenting the decline of the population of Adelie penguins there (which, by a complicated process, he believes is attributable to global warming). Like Thompson, he's deeply worried about what his findings signify. (You can read about him here. (http://bit.ly/NzwE1X).
These scientists can't ignore the significance of their work, but they never signed up to be activists. They are puzzled by how indifferently the US public and its leaders embrace clear scientific results. Also, they've seen how in a way being outspoken can diminish their influence. Just look at today's New York Times story about a paper on climate extremes by James Hansen. (http://nyti.ms/RmDihj) A fair amount of space is devoted to his activism and whether that might diminish his credibility. Hansen's the luckiest one in a sense because he's already made it through the meat grinder. The scientist Michael Mann was pummeled over his research on past climate (and his "hockey stick" representation of recent temperatures).
Aug 12 2012: To that point (I'm halfway through reading), I'm wondering if the data analysis in James Hansen's latest paper has influenced the mindset of any of the scientists in the book. Do the scientists themselves look askance at him because of his activism?Aug 13 2012: I agree, Dan's decision to tell this story as a back-and-forth between the hard science and the personalities involved was a great one, and not just for the ease of reading. I'd never stopped to consider how fragmented climate change research is across so many different fields of study, and how much of an effect each individual personality has on the science.
Everyone seems to agree, for the most part, that humans are causing the Earth's temperature to rise beyond the planet's natural cycles, but how and why apparently depends on what type of scientist you ask! Paul Hearty is a rock expert, and views ocean levels through that lens. Maureen Raymo is a geochemist, so her understanding of ocean levels comes from a completely different perspective. Fortunately for the rest of us, they're willing and able to work together to better understand the larger picture, but is this the norm? Dan points out the friction caused by difficulty securing funds for unfashionable vs. fashionable science... how much of this research is "siloed" within particular fields, and how much of it is being undertaken by the sort of inter-disciplinary team Raymo put together?Aug 15 2012: I haven't read the book, but certainly sounds like my kinda topic. I'm all for the inviolable earth and 'her' need for 'our' clement discernment along with responsibility.
As far as I savvy - a great contribution to the rising sea levels are brought on by the over-extraction of oil. Since oil is the natural first phase cooling system for earth, we can recognize why the planets water is overworked here. Consequently the fast melting of ice caps. This over-extraction has also contributed to earthquakes.
I guess it's okay to tap into the resources planet earth provide, however not okay when abused as in the ways profiteers are doing. Thus imperative for humanity earth to seek alternatives, not only for us but all species.
Aug 21 2012: Interesting! How does oil work as a first phase cooling system?
Mark Hurych
Aug 13 2012: Daniel Grossman
- +1
This is one effect of one part of the collapse of one earth system: ocean level. My concern is not that your projections are exaggerated. My concern is that we (humanity at large) do not have enough effort directed toward solving the problems of our overworked global systems. Natural capital and ecosystem services are largely ignored.
You and Hanson (and many others) are on the right track and reasonable in your projections as far as I am concerned. There is no excuse for the way you are treated in the media and the political arena.
Many of the traditions of civilization are in need of redefinition. Everywhere we should have or carry a globe of the Earth as a reminder about what team we are on and what the cost is of being a loser in this game.
World Game on.
Mark Hurych
PS: After we move to high ground or otherwise respond to the issue of ocean level rise, we still have design problems to solve in order to thrive through this century. Biodiversity collapse and the current sixth great extinction episode may be the greatest challenge of all.Aug 12 2012: What particularly concerns me is the effect of increased oceanic volume on the tectonic plates and fault lines of the planet especially the Pacific 'ring of fire'. The moon exerts enough influence on the movement of the oceans to cause the high and low tides we all see at the coast. The moon actually pulls the waters in an oval shape around the earth (my vocab. does not extend to the technical terms for this). I am concerned the stresses of the tectonic plates might cause volcanic eruptions, which would add to the mix by putting so much ash in the atmosphere the U.V. light of the sun might get blocked. It does not have to be an all out catastrophe scenario, just wondering about all the algal and plankton type blooms and how the change in water volume might affect them. Believe the excessive flooding of India and other places in the past few years an indication something is really out of balance.Aug 12 2012: Am really interested in the topic of the weather and would like to join in here. The weather here in the U.K, for the past 2-3 years has been very odd. Early dry, hot spring then wet,damp summers then long autumns and some quite severe but dry winters. On the daily weather broadcasts the forecaters have been suggesting the jet-stream and the North Atlantic Drift are 'in the wrong place'. Apparently recently there was a warm spot over the North Pole which has caused huge amounts of ice to melt and meant no end of really heavy rain here. I am of the opinion that the oceans are condensers and filters and that 'Mother' Nature is trying to restablish a balance. The butterfly population seems to have been in decline for a number of years but this year they are back. What we are lacking now is the birds to mop up all the excess insects. Excessive rain is the mortal enemy of insects like bees. Just to add to the mix, a tidal flow barrier was built on the River Thames close to Greenwich to prevent flooding from tidal surges coming down from the North Sea. Apparently with the rising sea levels and the more intense storms it might not be as effective as hoped. Am going to read the book and want to post my other thoughts about global weather patterns and the impact on food production later. Thank you for this format for discussions.
Aug 13 2012: Hi Elizabeth -- A book you might enjoy after reading this one is "The Little Ice Age: How Climate Made History, 1300-1850." If you know your British history, it's fascinating to realize how the changing weather patterns over the last few centuries affected world events.
Aug 13 2012: In recent years, scientists have started using the term "Earth system," when describing the interacting relationships between all the parts of the climate, the oceans, the biosphere, the cryosphere (ice), etc. The important point of that is that they're realize how all these parts interact.
Most people, to the extent to which they ever think about global warming, just think of a change in temperature and nothing more. But the temperatures differences around the planet are the driving force of the "heat engine" that runs storms, winds and, to some extent, ocean currents. That means that all these different phenomena get changed. That has impacts on plants and animals and also on the human built world. Last year, after Hurricane Irene, I went up to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a hike. I had to walk part of the way to the trailhead because a bridge was washed out. On the forest road I took, a large section of the road had been washed away when a culvert overflowed. All these things showed me how closely to the margin we've built our world. Our infrastructure is made to accommodate a rather restricted range of conditions. If those conditions change, as is occurring, our massive investments in buildings, bridges, highways and the like are unsuitable. The potential cost of rebuilding could be astronomical.
Aug 13 2012: I beleve humans have always loved the sea. I think it is a combination of the light wavelengths and the rhythmic pulse of the tide, it is to do with our own evolution, we still have waterproof skin and vestigial webbing on our hands and feet. Suggest do need to start to get population moved from coastal and low laying areas. Maybe the prison population might be better employed building some new communities. Massive civil engineering projects helped during the economic depression of the 1930s. There must be a huge pool of transferrable skills in the people on 'work-fare' to administer such projects. Do think it might also be a good idea to start trying to replant the semi-arid areas with plants like cabbage palm (cordyline australis) and mulberry trees, lavender etc. Think the huge deforestation of the South Americas a massive mistake as the Pacific Ocean and the rainforest are the natural filters in the southern hemiisphere. N.Z., has some active volcanoes that could cause considerable damage with minor long term eruptions. Sound like a child because do not have the technological vocab. Dual U.K/N.Z. Psychologists say people motivated by loss not by potential gain but do think an incentivised scheme to move people away from the big cities on the coast might be a really good idea. Most people are too busy trying to pay the bills to think about the big picture. Really worried about the decline in the pollinating insects and birds. Worried about excessive melting of ice on high mountains washing too much soil into rivers. Worried about the efffects on freshwater availabilty and potability. Think about whether the condensing action of the mountains will be compromised because they are not cold enough and if ther filtering actions in terms of insect and dust removal will also be compromised. Hope you understand my rather childish vocab. Do think it is all escalating too fast.
Dan Geurin
Aug 7 2012: I'm getting the book..............and a boat :)Aug 21 2012: Personally it would make us hurt inside to lose my countries native flora as it is one of the last to exist that gave modern science a look into the possible conditions of the triassic era,sad for the world as is the rest of the planet.
- +1
Aug 21 2012: We often hear people saying, the Earth has been warmer in the past, so what difference does it make. The difference is that ecosystems have developed to live in current conditions. We will lose those ecosystems if the conditions change.Aug 21 2012: Hey Ken, sorry to butt in. Not sure how to join conversation. 19:48 GMT. Watching conversation and loving it.Aug 21 2012: Ken you are so right about the flora and fauna of N.Z.being so important to the world. With the destruction of the rainforest in South Americas some of the species and eco-systems may be replicated in N.Z. by seeds etc carried over on the Pacific currents but there is no way N.Z. could supply the needs of the world.
Been referring other people to National Permaculture of N.Z. website to do with the thread about feeding people in urban enviroments. Have lots of ideas about the filtering and condensing elements in the Southern hemisphere given lack of mountains in Australia and huge amounts of desert plus implications of mineral mining in Western Australia.
Comment deleted
Aug 21 2012: Many of these problems can be viewed from various perspectives. From the perspective of the 4.5 billion year life of the planet, a human life or even a civilization means little. From the perspective of the much longer life of the universe, what happens on Earth means nothing. On the other hand, what we see today around us are ecosystems that have developed and been optimized to current conditions over thousands and millions of years. (some of these "conditions" are a range of conditions, not the exact current climate). We inhabit a world that has been built by human hands over hundreds and thousands of years. Those things are in danger. That's not to say humans won't exist in the future or that life will not exist. But we are endangering things that we may thing are worthy or even sacred.
Aug 21 2012: Hi Daniel, Aja, Ken and everyone else. Like Ken I am from N.Z. I fgrew up in Wellington, on the harbour peninsula known as Miramar by Wellington Airport. Love the sea either Seatoun or Scorcher/Worser bays. N.Z. is my eden and any world system change is likely to impact N.Z. first, if it is not the wind it willl be the sea and then possibly the volcanoes. Don't know about glacier melts in South Island but do wonder if it was a factor in Christchurch earthquake. Experienced big quake 1969 plus father involved in rescue of passengers from Aromoana ferry disaster. Still hear Moaning Minne foghorn in my head tho my cousin says she is now turned off as even N.Z., has more sophisticated GPS etc.Aug 21 2012: Aja:
The climate system is like a humungous flywheel or a giant oil tanker so we can only do so much to change course once we've put it on a course. There are also concerns that there might be different states that the climate system could move to from which it could remain and it would be hard to return to the old one. For instance, once the sea ice in the Arctic becomes absent during the summer, it might be hard to get back to the state where it returns in the summer, because of the positive feedback of the heat absorbed by the water (which is darker than ice).
Aug 21 2012: I see... Do you think the planet will ever return to "ice age" conditions?
Aug 21 2012: Some scientists I've spoken to say that it does not appear that we can return to ice age conditions in light of climate change. The climate scientist Will Rudiman says has postulated that had not humans started cutting trees down on a massive scale and planted methane producing ice paddies we'd be heading into an ice age right now.Aug 21 2012: Ruddiman thinks that the current warm period has lasted longer than it should have. We should already be cooling off now. But the planet is getting warmer not cooler. The planet is now nearly as warm as it's been at any time in the last 2 million years, as we have oscillated from warm to cool over and over. Another two or three degrees, we'll rise up out of that envelope of oscillation into the conditions of the pliocene, before there were big ice sheets in the northern hemisphere.Aug 21 2012: Whether and how fast we could backtrack is not clear. Even if we stopped producing extra carbon dioxide now, there is still this flywheel effect that would keep the planet warming. The amount of carbon dioxide now in the atmosphere is about the same as there was in the mid-pliocene, 3 million years ago. The carbon dioxide does not immediately leave the atmosphere even once we were to stop adding more. So, the future looks somewhat dim. But there's no question that there is "bad" and "worse."
Aug 21 2012: Indeed. I did just see a somewhat positive headline today, that US carbon emissions are at a 20-year low: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/ezra-klein/wp/2012/08/17/wonkbook-carbon-emissions-dropped-to-a-20-year-low/
Not enough to move the needle, obviously, and the NG extraction has it's own scary problems.Aug 21 2012: With respect to CO2 output from the US, I'd make to some cautious comments. First, since it just happened and was not part of a policy to make it happen, we can't reply on the drop continuing. I bet part of the drop has to do with the current recession we're in. We hope that our economy will recover somehow and we wouldn't want that to come with renewed growth and CO2 emissions. Some of the reduction probably came from increased use of natural gas. The new technique of hydrofracturing to extract national gas (fracking) has brought down the price of natural gas, which produces less carbon dioxide per unit of energy. That's good in principle. But in practice fracking also releases a fair amount of natural gas into the atmosphere. Natural gas also causes the greenhouse effect, much more powerfully than carbon dioxide. So if even a small fraction of the natural gas escapes into the air before it's collected, the benefits of using natural gas are wiped out.Aug 21 2012: Does rising sea levels cause accelerated coastal erosion as is the case of where my tribes territory is on a headland of a harbour,the biggest in the southern hemisphere.
Aug 21 2012: I'm be curious to hear about the territory of your tribe. Of course rising sea level should cause extra erosion. There are other ways that climate change is also changing seashore erosion. In Alaska, famously, certain towns have had shorelines eroded due to reduced sea ice in the winter.
Aug 21 2012: There's no actual study i know of of the harbour that says it's due to rising levels and i could be flying a sailess kite but the locals all say they have noticed the inner harbour's low clay cliffs have been eroding faster than usual also the headwaters have a natural high sand bank that makes the harbour unusable for heavy traffic,it's what saved it from becoming another polluted statistic.
My uncle before he died told me that at sometime in the future our land will become an island,i believe him as he witnessed 60 years of life there.I will try to gather as much official data as i can and pass it on to you.
Aug 21 2012: Ken: It is true that we must be careful not to attribute everything bad that we don't understand to climate change. On the other hand there are many bad things that can't be foreseen right now. For instance, I reported on a penguin researcher in Antarctica who is studying how reduced sea ice on the Antarctic Peninsula is causing greater precipitation, which is making it harder for Adelie penguins to raise chicks (as they need snow-free beaches to nest).Aug 21 2012: I thought Heat Waves are the quiet mass murderers.
Aug 21 2012: It is true that the increased incidence of heat waves is an important source of concern. I produced a documentary program about the 2003 heatwave in Europe where more than 10,000 died. (see http://bit.ly/OVnNOA) In Paris about 1000 extra people died. No heat like that had occurred in 500 years and researchers have since proven that the intense heat would have been much less likely had not the planet been warming. There are many ways that climate change is changing the conditions that ecosystems have evolved around and that we have built our societies around. Even the more intense rainstorms that are predicted will cause problems. It's not just that intense rainstorms are a problem per se. It's that we have built our world to withstand certain amounts of rain and not much more. When we have more, it overwhelms bridge abutments and culverts, casing roads and bridges to fail. There will be many unexpected instances of these where altered conditions resulting from climate change will surprise and perplex us.
Aug 21 2012: What's the mechanism for bringing the overall temperature back down? How does the climate cycle usually go from peak temperatures back to ice age?
Aug 21 2012: An idea only.
We force a mini ice age to come on an begin building huge oxygen plants and try an bring oxygen levels back up.total speculation only but to me i thought we were past the tip of the spear and now it's just damage control?Aug 21 2012: Ken coud we right. I don't think we know. There are some who suggest we try massive engineering projects to cool the plant. Thinks like giant reflectors in space. Or that we put particulate matter in the atmosphere to cool the planet down artificially. This might work, but there are bonafide concerns that we'd be tampering with a system we didn't understand, and would make matters worse. There are also concerns that the existence of such solutions would be used as an excuse for not engaging in sensible prevention (creating less carbon dioxide).Aug 21 2012: Yes you're right Daniel.
In Auckland we have had instances of flash downpours of rain that has caused flooding in the CBD,though it is uncommon as i can't remember a time where it has happened it could become a common occurrence.
We've had two instances of waterspouts,one which i witnessed from my suburb,i wished i had my camera as i saw a huge very low vortice of cloud over the city yet the touch down was off to it's side and wasn't continuous,it would come down,recede,come back down over a period of half an hour to 45 minutes.What had me entranced was the great mass of frozen swirling cloud above the CBD,Aucklands cloud cover can drop as low as 500 meters and on this day i would say it was close, a rare sight for us.
Yes i can see where flash flooding will cause us havok as we have allowed housing to be built in areas that have been deemed flood plains and some areas of our city are below sea level,it dosen't take much imagination to envision possible land slips due to an overworked storm water system not designed for extreme weather though i'm no expert.
Aug 21 2012: Ken:
What I've come to realize is that just about any significant change is bad. Not because those conditions are bad per se, but because we've optimized our build world for the conditions that exist today. The same could be said for ecosystems. It's not that life could not exist in changed circumstances. But the ecosystems that exist might not be able to.Aug 18 2012: I find the 2000 character limit a bit frustrating here because this is such a complex issue. I would suggest a rewording to 'world system meltdown' might resonate more with people than 'global warming'. Most people like a bit of warming, whether weather or community based. I have been reading about the belief systems that still drive the people of U.S.A. and a universal theme is the Golden Rule i.e. do unto others as you would have done to you AND always act with kindness and humility. That is where the politicians go wrong. Thinking about Elizabeth Gilbert's inspirational talk on TED recently, the 'enlightenment' moved technological progress forward and caused huge social change and population shifts. It also gave the idea that humans are superior to their environment. I think people need to realise that no-one can or should try to control the global energies of elements like wind and water because ultimately we are not superior to the planetary systems but dependant on them. Already the ideas are explored in popular fiction and films, I think of Ben Elton's book about the air we breathe becoming a commodity for sale to the highest bidder. Again Daniel Grossman how can we suppot you. I like other allegories like the one about 'Tall Poppies' which is very common in the U.K./N.Z. but not really known in U.S.A. Also like the allegory about small hills. Wearing down big mountains takes a long time and patience and persistence. It seems this time might not be available, New Orleans has already taken a big hit. What is something similar happened in another major coastal city. Some more thoughtds for the mix Want to tune in to your live discussion, is it Sunday or Monday given I am on Greenwich Mean Time time-wise. TED what about those of us in different time zones to you ?.Aug 17 2012: All the sailors knew about the sea in the old days,tides and currents. To be respected, not treated like a giant sewer. I know about the world system relationships between fresh and saline water and atmospheric 'airstreams' and tidal currents. Trade routes overland are well known but maybe becoming forgotten are the trading routes by sea. As the author was saying a piecemeal funding for a global problem makes world system research so hard. Would it be possible to use satellite images to give the general public a better overview of what is going on. Perhaps using a metaphor for a structure like 'butterfly effect'. Sometimes people think it is just not worth making an effort because who are they, the individual, in the great scheme of things. Environment is not really a 'sexy' subject and little has been heard in the media since the Kyoto summit. T.V. news is always soundbite and so is cable tv as the companies only sell their packages based on sport and drama. Maybe a sponsor link up with a bottled water company or even a soft drinks company might help get the message over. Fresh water is a finite resource. We may now have landed on Mars but the bulk of the world's population are not going there anytime soon. A scientist who becomes involved with organisations like Greenpeace seems to get frozen out as a crank. Was reading elsewhere about the success of activists protesting about Exxon Mobil's activities. The planet is far more water than land. So when most people are forced to work to pay the bills and thinking time is a luxury, in what way would the author like ordinary people to hear him and support him. What about one of the major food supply chains e.g in the U.K., the supermarket chain Sainsbury's has a very good reputation for supporting charities. They are major sponsors of the Paralympics. Thinking Fair Trade movement. Thinking 'Rainbow Warrior'. Could water utility companies fund awareness projects like they do for digging wells etc.
Aug 21 2012: I'll never forget the first day I spent on the ocean with people who really knew the water. Where I saw "waves", they saw subtle changes in color, temperature, animal activity, changes in the wind... it was a real treat just listening to them.
Wouldn't it be great if we could get everyone on board to change the habits that are causing these problems? I'm also interested in Dan's thoughts on raising awareness of such a complex problem... In a world where you can buy "The Lorax"-branded disposable diapers, is there any chance of using advertising to inspire change?Aug 13 2012: Has anyone else reading the book been amazed by the complexity of ocean level research, and the number of factors involved? I'd always assumed the world's oceans followed "the bathtub model", where levels rise and fall pretty much equally all over the world depending on ice mass and temperatures. Which seemed difficult enough!
I had no idea how much of an effect actual land mass has on the nearby ocean levels... it's hard for me to wrap my mind around the idea of Greenland's gravitational pull actually raising the local sea level in Scotland. And then you have to factor in things like the Earth's axis shifting, and what effect that shift would have on the "bulge" of water around the equator.... I'm struck by how very clever these researchers must be, to be able to tackle such a complex and opaque problem. Like trying to measure the apex of a swing while riding the see-saw, indeed!Aug 7 2012: Aja: Here's something that you and other readers might want to think about when they picture rising sea level. It was told to me by Fred Bloetscher, a professor at Florida Atlantic University (and whose email address happens to have h2o_man in it). We tend to think of sea level as rising up onto the land like a wave of liquid covering everything. Actually, what's going to happen first is that our streets are going to fill with water, because our streets are generally the lowest places. Houses tend to be up slightly above street level. So imagine a flat coastal community with the streets gradually becoming canals. The water seeping inland via these channels. Basements might be flooding, but the front yards, at first, are fine. However, all the utilities are along and under the streets (water, sewer and some electricity and communications). These utilities become compromised. And driving through the neighborhood becomes inconvenient at best. If you look at this recent paper of Dr. Floetscher < http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/4/2/367/htm> you can see how this works. Figure 4 has map he made with satellite measurements of elevation showing the tendrils of water reaching into the Florida coast with a 3-foot rise of sea level.
Aug 13 2012: Thank you, Dan, that's fascinating... and more than a little disconcerting. Figure 4 is of the coast near Ft. Meyers, but the same image just a few hours north would include my sister-in-law's house. Which, in fact, did come close to flooding earlier this summer.
So, then, if we're fairly certain that the oceans WILL rise enough to threaten coastal cities, the big question is... when? Do you have any sense of what sort of timeframe we might be looking at?Aug 7 2012: Okay! I'm only 32% finished with the book, according to the Kindle for Mac app I'm using... I'm sure this would have been a single-sitting read for me back in the days before I had a crazy toddler running around the house. ;)
Anyhow, some thoughts so far. I keep thinking about the plight of the Maldives, which would only need, what, about 7 feet or so of sea level rise to completely disappear. An entire country of people... where will they go? Looking at the image of Florida under 16 feet of sea level rise, though, I see that even such a catastrophic change will still leave quite a bit of land for humanity to continue on with... we won't all be clinging to oceanfront property in the Alps, as I used to imagine when I was younger. To think of entire coastlines being wiped out, though... will our great-grandchildren be told stories of the Lost City of Miami?Aug 7 2012: Looking forward to the discussion!
Kevin Doyle
Education and Workforce Lead
New England Clean Energy CouncilAug 7 2012: Great idea, Aja -- I'm in! Reading now...
Lejan .
Aug 7 2012: Why not having a summarized version of this TED book fitting within the debate header for a FREE discussion and debate about it? Or am I just stumbling over a new marketing approach?
- 0
Aug 7 2012: Hey Jan-Bernd, I think the point here is to try to delve a little deeper into a topic than can fit in the usual 2,000 character limit above... it's a short book, but not that short. :)
Lejan .
Aug 7 2012: Hi Aja,
- 0
just for the balance, our 2,000 character limitation should then get extended for an appropriate review of that book...Just kidding.... :o)
But as I don't have an e-book reader and hate to read long text on the monitor I'll be out... :o)Aug 6 2012: What a great idea to have a book group! I won't join for this book, but I will try to jump in for the next.Aug 6 2012: Oh whut, they got books too?
Hmm, I should check out this ted.com more thoroughly...


text:
Return Rescued Koalas to the Wild
Roll over image to zoom in
Give sick, injured, and orphaned koalas a second chance at survival.
Koala numbers along Australia's eastern seaboard are in decline, resulting from habitat destruction, disease, vehicle collision, dog attacks, and the impact of climate change. Thanks to the efforts of volunteers and concerned citizens, many koalas have been rescued, but many more still need help.
Despite advances in research, increasing numbers of koalas are afflicted by disease. Left untreated, illness can result in blindness or even death due to infection and complications. With appropriate medication and care, however, sick koalas can make a full recovery prior to release into their native habitats.
Koalas are notoriously picky eaters, often preferring their local "gum" trees to unfamiliar varieties. Because every koala is different, they require special care, including uncommon medicines. Organizations such as the Friends of the Koala help fill this gap, providing experienced handlers, specialized rehabilitation centers, and unique medical care these exceptional animals require.
Friends of the Koala's volunteers bring into care over 300 koalas annually, ensuring expert veterinary treatment and supervised rehabilitation. Around 65 animals are returned to the wild each year.
You can help. $21 per day provides daily medication for a rescued koala. With your gift, koalas will receive the handling and treatment necessary for a complete recovery.
Friends of the Koala works to conserve koalas, particularly in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, recognizing the contribution that the species makes to one of Australia's most biologically diverse regions. Friends of the Koala provides a number of services for injured and orphaned koalas, including care, education, and research.
Story from the Field
Paw Paw, an adult male koala, was brought into care in November 2005 after being found low in a tree with a septic wound on his left wrist. His wound led to his name Paw Paw (Poor Paw).
It became apparent that the extent of the damage to his wrist would require specialised care as the infection had gone right down into the tendon so he was transported to the Australia Wildlife Hospital at Beerwah. At AWH he underwent a delicate operation on his wrist and was placed on a long course of antibiotics to combat further infection.
...each day he climbed higher and one evening I was thrilled to observe him leaning heavily sideways and grabbing leaf with his right arm. Meaning? ... his entire body weight was being anchored by his left arm gripping firmly onto a branch. It was then apparent that the release day had finally arrived. On January 19th with a touch of sadness that comes from having a koala in long term care, I opened the gate of his enclosure and offered Paw Paw his path to freedom. Hundreds of hours of dedicated care by many volunteers had led to this moment.
The sadness was soon replaced by pride as over the next few days Paw Paw was sighted swaying in the breeze in the nearby trees chomping greedily on leaf and affording us the occasional glance.
Jennifer Creed, Friends of the Koala
Free Standard Shipping in the U.S. on your entire cart when you donate $15.00 or more in our Gift That Gives More™ program. See Current Promotions for details.
Why a Gift That Gives More™ is a smart, effective donation.
100% of your donation will go to the program described above as a grant through GreaterGood.org. GreaterGood stores do not receive any profit from donations through this Gift That Gives More™; we bring it to you in the spirit of the greater good. We even pay the credit card transaction fee, so every cent of your donation goes to charity.
Please note: A free downloadable certificate is available to print for easy gift giving for any non-disaster related Gift That Gives More™. The "gift message" field during check-out does not apply to your Gift That Gives More™ certificate.
Your donation is 100% tax-deductible in the U.S.A.
You will receive a receipt from GreaterGood.org for your taxes. GreaterGood.org has ultimate authority and discretion with regard to the distribution of its funds. All expenditures made are consistent with the exempt purposes of GreaterGood.org.
Check with your employer: your company may match your donation.
People buying this item also bought:
Return Orphaned Elephants & Rhinos to the Wild
From $15.00
Penguin Emergency: Save the Babies!
From $10.00
Rescue a Sick or Injured Stray Dog in Nepal
From $12.00
Protect & Feed Thailand's Elephants
From $17.50
From $1.00
From $1.95
Mini Worry No More Dog Dolls - Set of 6
From $1.95
From $6.95
From $12.95
One of our favorites!
Liberate Girls from Indentured Servitude
From $10.00
From $3.00
One of our favorites!
One of our favorites!
A Space to Learn for Native American Students
From $5.00
From $9.95
One of our favorites!
Popular Now:
"Hope, Faith, Love" Triple Wish Hoop Necklace
One of our favorites!
From $10.00
On Sale!
From $12.95
Butterfly Garden Short Sleeve Tunic
From $23.00
On Sale!
Dichroic Glass Tree Of Life Earrings
One of our favorites!
From $16.95
Midnight Dragonfly Soup Spoon Set
From $10.95
One of our favorites!
Just Believe Dragonfly Windshield Sun Shade
From $4.99
On Sale!
From $24.99
On Sale!
Sisters Are Like Stars Grande Mug
From $9.95
From $22.99
On Sale!
Elephant in the Garden Grande Mug
From $9.99
On Sale!
Magna-Tiles® Clear Colors 100 Piece Building Set
Problem Solving


text:
Kim Kardashian's Dress: Hit Or Miss?
Everybody who keeps up with celeb gossip has probably by now heard about (or seen) the photos of various celebrities who showed up and showed out at the Met Gala red carpet.
People in particular zoomed in on Kim Kardashian' s Givenchy floral ensemble. Here's your chance to play the fashio


text: Quick View Olive Wood Rustic Wood Bowl - Medium by Indigo In stock online $140.00 Our new and exclusive bowl is handcrafted from hardy and sustainable olive wood, and makes a stunning addition to your table. Each unique handmade piece has a rustic finish that showcases the beauty of the wood's natural grain. Pair it with our Olive Wood Salad Servers for a stunning set or gift… See Details $140.00 was $140.00


text:
Surf's up, dudes!
Last weekend, we were delighted to attend the 8thAnnual Loews Surf Dog Competition, Unleashed by Petco. Thousands of spectators and hundreds of dogs gathered at sunny Imperial Beach in southern California to catch some righteous waves and help fight animal cruelty.
More than 40 dogs waxed their boards and carved up some waves, while their adoring fans met cute adoptable animals from the Humane Society of San Diego. The event raised more than $20,000 for the ASPCA.
YouTube sensation Tillman the English Bulldog took first place in the large dog category. Who knew his skills extended beyond skateboarding!? Talk about a dog of all trades!
Thank you to the Loews Surf Dog Competition, Unleashed by Petco and the San Diego Humane Society for hosting us and these talented pups!
For a closer look at the event, check out this news clip from ABC.
We commend the New York State Legislature for passing a bill that gives local governments better tools to regulate puppy mills and pet stores. Passed last week in the final hours of the state's 2013 session, the bill, A.740-A/S.3753-A, now moves to Governor Andrew Cuomo's desk for his signature.
New York State's "pet dealer" laws regulate commercial pet breeders and pet stores that sell live animals. These laws are quite weak, allowing these pet dealers to house animals inhumanely and sell sick animals to unsuspecting consumers.
Many local governments across the state want to stand up for dogs suffering in puppy mills and pet stores by enacting stronger regulations—but bizarrely, current state law expressly prohibits them from doing so. In fact, New York appears to be the only state where this is not permitted. If approved by the governor, A.740-A/S.3753-A will fix this problem by allowing local governments to exercise their home rule authority to regulate pet dealers.
If you live in New York, you can help! Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to quickly and easily contact Governor Cuomo to urge him to sign this legislation into state law.
We work hard to find homes for loveable dogs around the country, doing everything from hosting adoption events to tweeting our tails off. But sometimes these precious pups just need a ride!
That's why we're thrilled to announce the successful completion of our work with The Carroll Petrie Foundation Dog Rescue Project, a $1 million initiative to fund much-needed services for over 16,000 shelter dogs and puppies at local shelters across the country. Last weekend, we celebrated this milestone with a "Bon Voyage" event, as the final transport departed Miami-Dade Animal Services with more than 30 dogs and puppies bound for Long Island's Precious Pups Rescue in Calverton, New York. Visit our photo album to see the adorable pups on their way to brighter futures.
Thanks to the Petrie Project, thousands of dogs got a lift from overcrowded shelters—in states from Florida to California—to areas of the country where they have a better chance at finding forever homes.
"Seeing the assistance we've been able to provide to shelters across the country thanks to The Carroll Petrie Foundation Dog Rescue Project has been truly inspiring," says ASPCA President & CEO Matt Bershadker. "Through this generous donation, shelters were able to provide 16,600 dogs with the life-saving services they needed to get that second chance at finding loving homes."
For more information on this life-saving initiative, please visit our Animal Relocation and Transport page. To join the conversation, use the hashtag #PetriePups.
Jack F. has accomplished a great deal for animals in his lifetime, and he is just in middle school! Over the past three years, this dedicated young animal-lover has worked to raise money for the ASPCA's life-saving mission by hosting a lemonade and brownie stand each May, and has raised more than $600 for our cause. This past winter he also organized a towel drive—a much-needed supply at our Adoption Center in Manhattan!
We can't express how much we appreciate Jack's commitment to helping animals. His efforts are truly inspirational!
Dozens of dogs rescued during a dog fighting bust in the Bronx last year are finally seeing brighter days ahead, and many, including one dog known as Unicorn, have been adopted into loving homes.
These dogs' lives were very different just one year ago. On June 21, 2012, we found them living in the dark, dirty basement of a six-story apartment building complete with a makeshift fighting arena, dog treadmills and a shopping cart full of raw chicken parts.
For months, ASPCA responders provided the dogs with extensive socialization, a healthy diet, medical care and exercise at a temporary shelter. Our goal was to prepare the dogs for adoption into loving homes, and give them a second chance to enjoy the rest of their lives free of pain and suffering. We've told you some of their stories. Watch the whole story and an interview with Unicorn's adoring pet parents:
The Bronx dogs' owner, Raul Sanchez, who pleaded guilty to dog fighting earlier this year, was sentenced to one to three years for animal fighting, one year for animal cruelty and one year for criminal possession of a weapon.
Dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Please help us stop this barbaric form of cruelty by sharing this video with the hashtag #dogfighting and encourage your friends to share it, too.