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Why do you care about blue whales?
As a blue whale researcher, I know why I care about the state blue whales are in today. I spend hours on the water with them and have the privilege of asking and exploring numerous questions. At the same time, i cannot stop marvelling at their immense size, agility, speed and awe-inspiring grace. I know why I care but right now, I just want to know why you care. Looking forward to hearing from lots of you!
Nov 17 2012: I care about the existence of blue whales, but I am more concerned that we conserve species we care about by looking after the ecosystems that support them.
I'm not aiming this at you personally (you clearly know what you're doing), but conserving any single species in isolation is nothing short of an impotent form of 'green symbolism'.
It's pointless trying to conserve a single species if the ecosystem surrounding it has been wrecked.
I think this is a lesson for the conservation movement generally - if a climax species is in need of conserving, then the ecosystem in which it has evolved, needs conserving first.
Nov 29 2012: Absolutely agree with you on this. I am really interested in animals and their behaviours but I strongly believe that if you don't understand their environment and how that impinges on the creature then there is no hope. I think that conservation has started to shift from pure 'save the animal' to the more holistic ecosystems and livelihoods approach, which I think is imperative in this world we live in. Everything is totally tied together in a single, very large web and we have to treat it as such. The former approach is way too simplistic.Nov 29 2012: Hello again Asha,
I see you are still doing your wonderful work in the sea:>) As a certified scuba diver, I have witnessed the beautiful, underwater balance....or not. We humans have many times created havoc in our world...both on land and in the sea. I care about all creatures, because I perceive an interconnectedness with all living things. Unfortunately, I've never had the opportunity to swim with a whale, although many other sea creatures have welcomed us to their environment, and we can "feel" the connection...it is a joyous feeling and experience:>) We need to be aware of our world, the ecosystems, and all creatures sharing the earth with us:>)Nov 29 2012: Thank you for your comments on my question. I agree, whales are intriguing because they are elusive, because they are a fundamental part of a complex web of life, because we have so much to learn about them that would inform us about our own lives. I think this applies to most creatures out there but some capture the imagination a little bit more than others....Nov 18 2012: I care about whales the same way that I care about all species. It's not that I have a specific love or fascination with just whales. I get defensive whenever a species is endangered because of system dynamics. We don't know how far the ripple s go; essentially it's the butterfly effect. If we kill the whales, the plankton will overpopulate, if there is too much plankton the ph levels of the ocean are thrown off and ALL species start dying (exaggerated example). We just don't know what kind of an affect our actions can have. It is best to try and maintain things as they are so as not to throw a wrench in the works.Nov 17 2012: as a living creature, I suppose I feel some empathy for and interest in all other living creatures. I also think learning about animals and plants helps us to live better as human beings. It helps us to farm them better, use them as food sources. It helps us to empathize, exploit them as little as possible. It gives us new ideas about how to better ourselves, for example if we see dogs have a better sense of smell than us, we might ask ourselves why do they have a better sense of smell? Could we get a better sense of smell too? Also, it simply makes life more interesting, makes us more appreciative of life.Nov 17 2012: They are mamals, big asnd intelligent. I don't want to lose any animals - except maybe diseases.Nov 17 2012: Because the red and green whales were so mean to them in school. They deserve a break.
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Nov 17 2012: Because they are part of our world and have reason to be it. Like all animals.
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And not many species make humans hold to listen to their voices as whales do, as if they would remind us on something very familiar as if it was from a long ago and distant time... somewhat like nostalgia.
Thank you for looking after them!Nov 16 2012: I care about all species, endangered or not, but I especially care about whales because they are sentient, self-aware, creatures with language and art. They are certainly better than the knuckle dragging troglodites that hunt them (who I care nothing about at all)Nov 16 2012: Because they are endangered species because of humanity's excesses. The same way rhinos are hunted for their horns and waters are polluted due for oil spillage.
Nov 16 2012: Thanks Feyisayo for responding! Ok, but there are lots of endangered species out there -- why is it that we don't necessarily care about them the same way we care about a blue whale? Is it because they are so elusive?
Nov 17 2012: It is because most people have the impression that the oceans are a 'far' and 'distance' place (like mars or the other planets) ; few people study oceanography, and some do visit the oceanarium occassionally, but most people dont know that there are numerous organisms that make the ocean a home and it does have its peculiar food chain. It would seem as if oil spillage, whaling and dumping of toxic waste is not such a 'serious' issue.
Nov 29 2012: I tend to agree that there is a level of fascination with the unknown mixed in with the fact that they are so big that perhaps piques our interest. Does that mean however, that the more we learn about these elusive creatures, the less people will be interested in them? will they lose their magic?Nov 17 2012: It is because most people have the impression that the oceans are a 'far' and 'distance' place (like mars or the other planets) ; few people study oceanography, and some do visit the oceanarium occassionally, but most people dont know that there are numerous organisms that make the ocean a home and it does have its peculiar food chain. It would seem as if oil spillage, whaling and dumping of toxic waste is not such a 'serious' issue.

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This crate started to fall apart after 2 1/2 months. The manufacturer would NOT return calls, and Brookstone will not stand by the product.
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It took me less than 10 minutes to put it together. Literally just need to connect the parts with 8 thumb screws. Cant beat that. I have noticed the table top can be easily removed. So if my Bobo has an "accident", I can just take the crate to the backyard and rinse off. Love that! And, it looks great in my living room. Definitely recommend.
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I'm not sure. This wasn't a survey, and seems to be a more thorough study. To quote the article:
Ben Goldacre's not quite commenting on the same survey here, but I bet a good few of his observations are also valid.
But even after controlling for nearly all imaginable variables - socioeconomic status, level of physical activity, number of close friends, quality of social support and so on - the researchers (a six-member team led by psychologist Charles Holahan of the University of Texas at Austin) found that over a 20-year period, mortality rates were highest for those who had never been drinkers, second-highest for heavy drinkers and lowest for moderate drinkers.
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Posted 01 November 2010 - 08:54 AM
FWIW, the headline is fairly misleading, but it's still an interesting study.
Posted 01 November 2010 - 09:40 AM
I dunno. Ranking alcohol high because it's so widely used seems bogus. You could just as easily turn it around and emphasize how innocuous it is, because look at all the people who use it safely on a regular basis, compared to the much smaller number of people who use heroin on a regular basis while remaining functional in their lives.
Alcohol is more lethal than heroin.
FWIW, the headline is fairly misleading, but it's still an interesting study.
Posted 01 November 2010 - 10:52 AM
Does alcohol command more health care resources than heroin? It seems that is the case by a pretty big margin. This makes it an inherently more dangerous substance from a public health perspective. It endangers more people in general.
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As health care in the US turns away from privatized, individual-oriented care to more generalized federal models, this kind of epidemiology is going to become more prevalent. UK media, for example, is directly responsible for the proliferation of all this home remodeling, possession auctioning, weight losing reality TV that has become popular in the US. Why? Because when the population is always being confronted with ways to keep their bodies and homes cleaner, NHS health care costs go down.
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As I was watch a movie, a breaking news press conference was aired. I am all for being well informed and have no problem with this practice .... however, the breaking news was a political campaign follow up by the president to call your representative to support his political agenda.
So here is the question: Should this be a paid political advertisement not a national breaking news issue.
We are seeing more of this political tactic ... if free prime time is given to ANY incumbent should there be free rebuttal time to the opposition? If it is a political statement should it be preceeded by this is a "paid political ad" and not be allowed to interrupt regular programming.
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Apr 19 2013: Rules and regulations should be limited to matters of public safety and decency. There are hundreds of shampoos on the market. It would be nonsense to pass a law limiting the composition of shampoo to certain ingredients which the majority of users prefer. So, with News, I must pick the product I prefer and eschew the others. As Mr. Gilbert suggests, I can change channels. The First Amendment guarantees a Free Press. Free means putting any spin I want on the news. Without the First Amendment I suppose every channel would be forced to air the political message disguised as Breaking News. I say leave it up to the network executives whether to air such chicanery, or not. I will decide which button to push on my remote.Apr 20 2013: The President of a nation is no longer just a mouthpiece of a particular political party.
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Apr 20 2013: Please explain ... I am pretty sure the US president has only his agenda in mind.Apr 19 2013: Ahm...
Let's see, 2 nutjobs have killed innocent persons in Boston marathon. Media is showing it all the time (and my deepest condolences to victims' families), Culprits deserve to be hanged in public square!!
Some days ago some military killed 11 kids who unfortunately were from Afghanistan :( (http://rt.com/news/afghanistan-nato-shrike-children-460/) Culprits deserve to be hanged in public square!!
The thing is, in my naive opinion, we the consumers are constantly programmed by 'free' media (sometimes we don't even realise it)
Apr 20 2013: Yeah, we are getting progrmmed on a steady basis. On the Boston thing we knew all we were going to know about a hour into the coverage. I would accept a break in we identifed them. I would allow another break in they are dead. All stations stayed with it and beat it to death. I turned it off.
On the 11 kids getting killed. Not a good thing. However, as a veteran I can tell you that these people have no respect for life. They hide in populus areas, blow up their own churches, and brutally kill many innocents. But if the opponent kills a innocent it is all over the news. The Viets wired women and children to blow up a GI. War is ugly ... but it would not be quite so bad if it was fought with any type of honor at all. To blow up the twin towers and place bombs in public places is ... to me ... a cowards way of fighting.
You and I declare war then put on uniforms and show yourself as a combatant and we will go at it. This holy war stuff is very unholy ... to me.
Thanks for the reply. I wish you well. Bob.
Apr 20 2013: I am not a veteran neither have I ever trained to kill but I know there is no excuse for killing innocent people no matter how many terrorists hide near place where they live.
Most importantly, they (terrorists) blow buildings and kill innocents- if you (American heroes) do the same then, my friend, there is no difference between two of you and I'm totally ignoring legality of these wars http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_Iraq_War http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_casualties_in_the_War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%93present)#Civilian_and_overall_casualties_.282013.29 . Are all these dead children trained terrorists?? very twisted and hypocrite logic there!
but hey, whatever makes you sleep well :)
You are welcome, and I wish you well too!
Abdul-KareemApr 19 2013: There is no fix here, we are in the unfortunate position of watching it play out. We have one of the largest and most ignorant, dispassionate and disconnected electorates in history. Our media is based on profit, emotional randomness and yellow journalism all in order to sell soap to the a drowning populace. Sound bleak? We also live in a time of extraordinary technological leaps, incredible feats of compassion amidst extreme adversity and a changing perspective in the human quotient. This world is giving way to the next, but not without a fight. So we must decide which one to stand with, this world, or the next.Apr 19 2013: at one time the networks were "obligated" to air the news without commercial interference and no expectation for profit from that airtime…….I did not witness the incident you speak of however, I have no problem with the leader of our executive branch of government using any means available to incite public support for or against a ridiculously stalled governing body of the other branches of our government……we the people have had enough of this bizarre and irreverent behavior by elected officials across the entire nation perpetuated by silence from the true majority and a seemingly complete lack respect for anyone posing an alternate perspective by the current flock of boneheads in the capitol building…….it is well within the ability of Boehner and his allies to call a press conference and rebut…..stop the damned whining and do your damned job or go the hell home…..{rant end}
Apr 19 2013: Yeah, a pretty sorry bunch alright as you said from the top down. I am a independent and really lean to being a libertarian. However, there are parts and platforms of all that annoy me.
I have thought of many ways to correct what is happening ... the sad part is that the general public would have to understand what is happening and where it is going ... and that ain't happening. Lots of happening going on there.
If a large number of people registered as independents ... a block to be reckoned with ... that would get the attention of both parties. Perhaps platforms would be adjusted. I would like to see a incumbant have to run on his/her record only. No campaign. Put up the facts straight from the congressional record. All votes ... parties given ... trips ... number of times they flew home ... number of total votes possible and the number they attended ... etc ...
Every year a few hundred elected officials fly to Hawaii on a fact finding mission (with families) ... Presidents who want to golf with Tiger should do so at their cost ..Not Mine ... first ladies who want to meet Nelson Mandalea should fund their own trip ... I pay for my dates ... so should they ... AF One is for official business ... not vacations or re-election campaigns. Special jets are for the President and VP. For everyone else there is communications available. Camp David is a retreat for the exec .... everything else is BS.
Wow I ranted right back ... sorry.
I agree we are getting pissed but now what?
Bob.Apr 19 2013: There is, turn off your TVApr 19 2013: There are some, but maybe there should be more.


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Billing & Overdue Payments
November 06, 2011, 11:32:05 PM »
At what point do you charge a late payment fee? I have one client has still not paid in 3 months and tonight I sent them another bill with an overdue charge of $25. What is owed is not a large amount but payment due is payment due. Just wondering how long others wait until they start charging extra. (these are large companys too)
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Re: Billing & Overdue Payments
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November 07, 2011, 02:10:42 AM »
The only way to deal with this is to set your own standards and then stick by them. It is essential that you communicate your terms before commencing the job or the case is lost already.
My terms are usually 50% prior to commencement of the job, then 50% at the time of delivery of High-res files. In specific cases, I sometimes negotiate away the 50% up front and instead take 100% against High-res delivery.
I only give payment terms to clients who are giving me regular work of high value, and in these cases, never more than 30 days. I do not negotiate my dayrate, ever. You are either worth what you say or you are not and the only person who can decide this is your client.
My terms also spell out that late payments will be charged interest at an annualised rate of 18%, calculated and compounded on daily balances. This is to make sure that the payments clerk understands that if he delays payment, he will have to explain to his boss why the cost goes up. There must be clear consequences for non-complience with agreed terms. The consequences must also be significant enough to be taken seriously.
One of the major reasons why I decline to work for ad agencies (after 20+ years in the ad game) is that the agencies have gone from 30 days as "normal" to 60-90 days terms. As I am the one giving credit to the client, I set the terms. Those who balk get politely told that if they can't afford me, that's ok, we just won't be working together. Some rise to the implied insult and mostly become loyal customers who understand that I mean what I say. There is respect in that relationship. The most common excuse I used to hear (before I hardened up) was "the client hasn't paid us yet". Sorry, but if you can't manage your cashflow, that's your problem, don't make it mine. You should not accept the insulting implication that a client is doing you a favour by giving you work. It's a business relationship, not a romance. If you agree terms, you honour them, both of you. The time and aggravation spent chasing payments is better spent finding new clients who pay on time.
This sounds pretty negative on the surface of it, but since I took a stand (I am in a market where 120+ days is common), I have built a client base who love what I do for them, respect me as a business person and most importantly, pay their bills on time. This has meant I am less stressed and therefore doing better work, which in turn has seen my turnover treble since I took a hard line 3 years ago.
If you have agreed a late fee, you must charge it.
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Craig Lamson
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November 07, 2011, 08:37:47 AM »
All of that is well and good but when your corporate client takes 45-90 days to pay as standard and then just pays the original invoice amount without interest, you are left with very few choices.
1. You deal with it, knowing in advance its going to take 90 days to get paid and that if you complain about the interest to the CFO he will just tell you that life...live with it...if you want any future work.
2. You take them to small claims court, and then kiss that account (perhaps an account that buys a lot of photography) good bye over a very few bucks.
3. You find a different client...if you can...that pays better.
My corporate invoices are payable upon receipt, and by and large most of my long term clients pay within 14 days. I have one this year for a very large sum that will not be paid, as the business is now gone.
From my time as a director in a corporate setting I can tell you that the CFO will do everything he can to extend his payments outward. We went to 37 days as standard and no one complained so he extended it to 45 and still very very few complaints so 45 became standard. Fact of life for that company. You either deal of lose the business to someone who will.
One more tip, never offer a discount for prompt payment like 2% net 15. They will take the discount and still pay you in 45.....
I'm very upfront with my clients. I tell them I'm too small to be their bank. For the most part they understand and do a pretty good job of paying .
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November 08, 2011, 08:06:32 AM »
I read an online report (couple of years ago?) about Australian payment terms pushing out to an average of 56 days. If thats the average, there must be
some very long
lead times pushing the average out to that extent. A mean calculation may well be more informative. I last worked for agencies twenty-five + years ago, and a couple of months was the minimum. Banker indeed.
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Dan Bellyk
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November 09, 2011, 03:20:49 PM »
Thanks everyone for all the input, the check showed up yesterday and the total time for payment was 3 months and one week. I am finding that the big companies are the worst and I think that this a matter of going from one department to the next. I called and thanked them for getting this resolved and told them to disregard the overdue payment charge, she replied and thanked me for being polite about the issue and hoped this would not effect future business. We started talking some more and she stated this does happen and some people get really irate and ignorant and if there is future business she tries to steer it away from them.
It pays to be polite and hold your tongue!
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December 07, 2011, 01:29:38 AM »
The problem with big companies is they have complex systems in place to prevent fraud and to comply with sound financial management practices. As photographers our bills are change to them and to make matters worse the invoices and payments are irregular. It is important to find out what systems the companies have in place and to comply with them as closely as possible. Sometimes it is as simple as ensuring that you have purchase number.
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December 07, 2011, 01:48:59 AM »
Quote from: Martin Kristiansen on December 07, 2011, 01:29:38 AM
The problem with big companies is they have complex systems in place to prevent fraud and to comply with sound financial management practices. As photographers our bills are change to them and to make matters worse the invoices and payments are irregular. It is important to find out what systems the companies have in place and to comply with them as closely as possible. Sometimes it is as simple as ensuring that you have purchase number.
Vital to have a purchase order; I wouldnt accept just a number any more (I have done so) because it is so easy to get a document to somebody via email as a PDF. I dont do faxes and havent for years, but some businesses persist in this!
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Ellis Vener
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Re: Billing & Overdue Payments
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December 07, 2011, 09:21:57 AM »
What do your terms and conditions say about late payments?
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Re: Billing & Overdue Payments
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December 07, 2011, 10:14:56 AM »
Quote from: siebel on November 07, 2011, 02:10:42 AM
If you have agreed a late fee, you must charge it.
Circumstances differ in different jurisdictions, but if a client, or their representative, signs off on a document stipulating penalty interest, then legal followup is made easier. The client may not give you any more work, but that may be a
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Ellis Vener
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Re: Billing & Overdue Payments
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December 07, 2011, 03:01:13 PM »
Asking questions about payment schedule up front when you are working on your estimate and then making a note on your invoice of what you were told you are not bad practices.
Ellis Vener
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Re: Billing & Overdue Payments
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December 07, 2011, 04:41:05 PM »
Quote from: Dan Bellyk on November 09, 2011, 03:20:49 PM
It pays to be polite and hold your tongue!
Often the people who work in large companies are as frustrated as you are about their lack of autonomy and the stupid systems that they have to work with. It can take a person with years of experience, and a somewhat senior position, to even know how to make the system cough up the money. Piss them off ....
On the other hand, I have had the pleasure of working with some very rational Finance people.
I once made the mistake of charging some dog food to a corporate clients account! I offered to pay for it, but she wisely said that it would cost them more money to process my payment than the amount in question (about $50). So I donated the money to a good cause and we were all happy.
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January 16, 2012, 09:37:28 AM »
I get
all my expenses
up front. I like to be able to pay off the assistants and talent quickly since I appreciated it when I was there. I can be more patient then. Usually my anxiety is caused by pending or late bills. Knowing those are taken care of is a great mental relief. Big companies pay eventually and I have a contract if they don't. Getting money up front is a good indication you will get money latter as well, another confidence builder.
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February 14, 2012, 03:07:35 PM »
I would try to find out the reason is for his late payment. If you work with him, he will be a LT client. If you are too strict, he won't even pay your 25 usd and you will loose him on-top.
A couple of gentle reminders and phone-calls can do wonders. But not always ....
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February 14, 2012, 10:37:38 PM »
I did some jobs for Sara Lee a few years back. They are a pretty large company, but they had a policy of expediting payments to small businesses as they understood that cash flow problems can cripple the smaller firms. I was paid in a week.
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February 14, 2012, 11:21:55 PM »
Quote from: jjj on February 14, 2012, 10:37:38 PM
I did some jobs for Sara Lee a few years back. They are a pretty large company, but they had a policy of expediting payments to small businesses as they understood that cash flow problems can cripple the smaller firms. I was paid in a week.
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