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WHEN the Columbus Childrens Hospital agreed to name a new lobby after two retail chains to thank their corporate parent for a $5 million donation, everyone was all smiles. The same was true when the Ohio hospital renamed itself Nationwide Childrens Hospital, to acknowledge a $50 million gift from Nationwide insurance, a large local company.
But a coalition of childrens advocates contends that the hospital went too far by agreeing to name a new emergency department and trauma center after another locally based retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch, in exchange for a $10 million donation.
The coalition, which includes the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, several pediatricians and Parents for Ethical Marketing, is asking the hospital to reconsider the decision made in June 2006 to accept the donation. The plea is being made now because ground is to be broken this year for the building to house the emergency and trauma facilities.
The 15 organizations and 80 individuals that compose the coalition contend that naming the new center after Abercrombie & Fitch known for provocative advertising and revealing clothing sends a grievously wrong message.
It is troubling that a childrens hospital would name its emergency room after a company that routinely relies on highly sexualized marketing to target teens and preteens, the members of the coalition wrote in a letter that was sent on Tuesday to the hospitals office in Columbus, Ohio.
The Abercrombie & Fitch Emergency Department and Trauma Center marries the Abercrombie brand to your reputation, said the letter, addressed to five senior officers of the hospital. A company with a long history of undermining childrens well-being is now linked with healing.
The complaint is an example of negative reaction to the increasingly prevalent practice of naming public facilities after corporate sponsors, donors and supporters.
Opponents who complain about the growing commercialization of the American culture are upset that private companies are able to brand stadiums, parks, schools, school buses and hospitals.
About a dozen hospitals across the country bear corporate or sponsor names, including at least two other childrens hospitals: Mattel Childrens Hospital U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles and Hasbro Childrens Hospital, the pediatric division of Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
Naming a facility for Abercrombie & Fitch is more egregious, said Susan Linn, the director of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood in Boston, because of the reputation of the retailer as among the worst corporate predators for sexualizing and objectifying children.
Selling corporate naming rights is a slippery slope, and this is way down that slope, said Ms. Linn, who is also the associate director at the media center at Judge Baker Childrens Center, an affiliate of the Harvard Medical School.
The sex-drenched images of toothsome young men and women that Abercrombie & Fitch has used for years to sell its own-brand apparel in ads, posters and catalogs have made the company and its chief executive, Michael S. Jeffries, billions of dollars and countless enemies.
The opponents of the companys campaigns, which are typically shot by the fashion photographer Bruce Weber, contend they cross the line by presenting undressed teenagers and 20-somethings in overly sexualized situations. The company describes its ads as playful and celebratory of the free spirit of todays young Americans.
Last month, the police in Virginia Beach, Va., removed two large posters part of the chains national campaign from the windows of an Abercrombie store in a mall and charged the manager with an obscenity misdemeanor. One poster showed a woman with a breast mostly exposed and the other displayed three shirtless young men, one of whom was also revealing part of his backside.
The city of Virginia Beach subsequently decided against prosecuting the store manager.
Other times, however, the opponents of the Abercrombie approach have prevailed; in 2003, the company discontinued its popular magazine-style catalog, A.& F. Quarterly, because of mounting complaints from parents about its racy contents.
And a year later, the company, based in New Albany, Ohio, agreed to pay $50 million to settle a suit that accused it of discriminating against minority employees for promotions and cultivating a white-only image.
As for the coalitions protests against the hospital naming, Tom Lennox, a spokesman at Abercrombie & Fitch, said on Tuesday, We are proud of our longstanding relationship with the hospital and pleased to help secure its bright future.
A call from a reporter to Nationwide Childrens Hospital for a response to the letter from the coalition was returned by Jon M. Fitzgerald, the president of the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foundation.
I like to focus on the philanthropy of it, Mr. Fitzgerald said, adding, I dont feel comfortable addressing any of the objections raised in the letter.
Two years ago, Abercrombie & Fitch made a very significant philanthropic gift, Mr. Fitzgerald said. In honor of that gift, we chose to offer recognition of their tremendous support of our organization.
Mr. Fitzgerald took issue with a contention in the letter that the hospital agreed to sell naming rights to Abercrombie & Fitch in exchange for the $10 million.
We dont sell naming rights, Mr. Fitzgerald said. We as a nonprofit accept gifts to support our mission. Were looking for philanthropic support.
The ground-breaking for the building in which the facilities are to be housed will probably take place in late fall, he added, with completion scheduled in 2012. The new lobby, to be named after the Limited Too and Justice retail chains owned by Tween Brands, also will be in the new building.
Abercrombie & Fitch has been a frequent target of criticism from organizations and activists like those that wrote the letter. They also include the National Institute on Media and the Family, Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Childrens Entertainment and Dr. Alvin F. Pouissant, the nationally known professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School.
One school of thought holds that complaints from parents and the establishment only elevate the brands appeal with the target audience.
Theres always a forbidden fruit aspect to what adolescents do; thats probably why they smoke, said Dr. Victor Strasburger, professor of pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, who also signed the letter. A main goal of the letter is trying to influence the decision-makers at childrens hospitals to act responsibly, Dr. Strasburger said. Weve reached a point in our society where it seems theres no such thing as bad publicity, he added. We have to pull back from that.
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I I feel sure that many of you will be aware that when I stood for election for my third term as your elected Mayor I stated that it would be my final term. Last week I entered that final year in office and quite clearly I felt I should relay my views on the way forward for the people that have put their trust in me for almost twelve years.
Whichever political group are in control of our country they make the laws and legislation that filters down for our locally elected leaders to make important decisions that determine the way we are governed. From introducing my first 4 year plan back in 2002 many of the priorities for the Council still remain and we continue to try to manage the challenges set by Westminster.
There has been much talk about devolving power from Central to Local Government, but sadly we have seen little commitment to that happening and whatever happens in the elections next year I personally cannot see much change. To this end I feel that having been entrusted with your support, I have a duty to try to influence the way we are governed locally.
To remain as we are is not an option and we have to engineer change for the better and indeed the longer term.
Nottinghamshire has had the same government structure since 1974 and I have to question what other company or organisation has not reviewed the way they manage and deliver services for their customers for forty years. So yes, the time is right for introducing some radicle reform for Local Government.
We have witnessed for several years the effect on the public purse when Central Government announces the grant settlement to Local Authorities. Nottinghamshire is governed by two Upper Tier Authorities – Notts County Council and Nottingham City Council with seven District Councils. I am extremely proud to say that we have worked with our neighbouring Authorities, particularly Ashfield District Council to continue to provide front line services to you the customer and offer value for money for the Council Tax that you pay each year. However, the time has come to re-shape the way that services are provided to you in a more cost effective and efficient way.
My solution after working with local politicians for the last twelve years is to have 3
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Three headquarters instead of nine, three senior management teams instead of nine, up to two thirds less councillors and only three members of Parliament to serve the Council Tax Payers of Nottinghamshire resulting a massive cost savings and equally important, a more efficient service and understanding of who is responsible for what services.
If Central Government is serious about delivering power to Local Authorities they have to be sure that they are Councils that are capable of managing that power efficiently and effectively. Successive Governments have supported a variety of "Quangos" during my twelve years involvement and the majority have failed through the lack of localism. A three unitary Nottinghamshire has to be the way forward and the "localism" agenda would be strengthened through the development of "Neighbourhood Plans"
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Prince George's County, Maryland | |||
The P.G. County courthouse in 2008, the Boulevard at the Capital Centre in 2005, downtown Upper Marlboro in 2006, the P.G. Plaza in 2004, Laurel's Patuxent Square in 2013, Andrews AFB in 2008, downtown Adelphi in 2008.
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Founded | 1696 | ||
Named for | Prince George of Denmark | ||
Seat | Upper Marlboro | ||
Largest city | Bowie | ||
Area - Total - Land - Water | 498.45 sq mi (1,291 km²) 485.43 sq mi (1,257 km²) 13.01 sq mi (34 km²), 2.61% | ||
PopulationEst. - (2012) - Density | 881,138 1,816/sq mi (700.98/km²) | ||
Congressional districts | 4th, 5th | ||
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 | ||
Website | http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ |
Prince George's County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland, immediately north, east, and south of Washington, D.C. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 863,420.[1] Its county seat is Upper Marlboro.[2]
Prince George's County is part of the Baltimore–Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and is home to Joint Base Andrews.
Prince George's County is named after Prince George of Denmark (1653–1708), the husband of Anne, Queen of Great Britain, and the brother of King Christian V of Denmark and Norway. The demonym for Prince George's County is Prince Georgian. Prince George's County is frequently referred to as "P.G." or "P.G. County", an abbreviation which is viewed as pejorative by some residents.[3]
The Cretaceous Era brought dinosaurs to the area which left a number of fossils, now preserved in a 7.5-acre (3.04 ha) park in Laurel.[4] The site, which among other finds has yielded fossilized teeth from Astrodon and Priconodon species, has been called the most prolific in the eastern United States.[5]
In the mid to late Holocene era, the area was occupied by Paleo-Native Americans and then later, Native Americans. When the first European settlers arrived, what is now Prince Georges County was inhabited by people of the Piscataway Indian Nation three branches of the tribe are still living today, two of which are headquartered in Prince Georges County.
Prince George's County was created by the Council of Maryland in the Province of Maryland in 1696[6] from portions of Charles, and Calvert Counties, and a portion was detached in 1748 to form Frederick County. Because Frederick County was subsequently divided to form the present Allegany, Garrett, Montgomery, and Washington counties, all of these counties in addition were derived from what had up to 1748 been Prince George's County. In 1696, the Council of Maryland divided Prince George's County into six districts referred to as "Hundreds": Mattapany, Petuxant, Collington, Mount Calvert, Piscattoway and New Scotland.[7]
In 1791, portions of Prince George's County were ceded to form the new District of Columbia, along with portions of Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as the parts of Northern Virginia; that were later returned to Virginia.
During the War of 1812, the British marched through the county by way of Bladensburg to burn the White House. On their return, they kidnapped a prominent doctor, William Beanes. Lawyer, Francis Scott Key was asked to negotiate for his release, which resulted in his writing the Star Spangled Banner.
In April 1865, John Wilkes Booth made his escape through Prince George's County after shooting President Abraham Lincoln. He was on his way to Virginia.
Since much of the southern part of the county was tobacco farms that were worked by slaves,[8] there was a high population of African Americans who unsuccessfully attempted to become part of Maryland politics in the late 19th century.[9] The population of African Americans declined during the first half of the 20th century, but was renewed to over 50% in the early 1990s when the county again became majority African American.[10] The first African American County Executive was Wayne K. Curry, elected in 1994.
On July 1, 1997, the Prince George's County section of the city of Takoma Park, Maryland, which straddled the boundary between Prince George's and Montgomery counties, was transferred to Montgomery County.[11] This was done after city residents voted to be under the sole jurisdiction of Montgomery County, and subsequent approval by both counties and the Maryland General Assembly. This was the first change in Prince George's County's boundaries since 1791, and the first alteration of the boundaries of any county in Maryland since the early 1900s.
The county has a number of properties on the National Register of Historic Places.[12]
Prince George's County lies in the Atlantic coastal plain, and its landscape is characterized by gently rolling hills and valleys. Along its western border with Montgomery County, Adelphi, Calverton and West Laurel rise into the piedmont, exceeding 300 feet (91 m) in elevation. According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 498.45 square miles (1,291.0 km2), of which 485.43 square miles (1,257.3 km2) (or 97.39%) is land and 13.01 square miles (33.7 km2) (or 2.61%) is water.[13]
The Patuxent River forms the county's eastern border with Howard, Anne Arundel, and Calvert counties.
County terrain, culture and demographics differ significantly by location within the county. There are five key regions to Prince George's County: North County, Central County, the Rural Tier, the Inner Beltway, and South County.
North CountyEdit
Northern Prince George's County includes Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park and Greenbelt. This area of the county is anchored by the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Laurel is experiencing a population boom with the construction of the Inter-County Connector. The key employers in this region are the University of Maryland, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, and NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center. Areas of geographic distinction include Greenbelt Park, a wooded reserve adjacent to the planned environmental community of Greenbelt, and University Park, a collection of historic homes adjacent to the University of Maryland. Riversdale Mansion, along with the historic homes of Berwyn Heights, Mt. Rainier and Hyattsville are also located in this area. The hidden Lake Artemesia, a park constructed during the completion of the Washington Metro Green Line, incorporates a stocked fishing lake and serves as the trail-head for an extensive Anacostia Tributary Trails system that runs along the Anacostia River and its tributaries. The south and central tracts of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center also lie in this part of the county; the north tract lies north of the Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County.
Central CountyEdit
Central County, located on the eastern outskirts of the Capital Beltway, consists of Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, and Bowie. According to the 2010 census, it has generally been the fastest growing region of the county.[14] Mitchellville is named for a wealthy African American family, the Mitchells, who owned a large portion of land in this area of the county.[15] Central Avenue, a major exit off the I-95 beltway, running east to west, is one of two main roads in this portion of the county. The other major roadway is Old Crain Highway, which runs north to south along the eastern portion of the county. The Newton White Mansion on the grounds is a popular site for weddings and political events.
Bowie is best known as a planned Levittown.[16] William Levitt built traditional homes, as well as California contemporaries along U.S. Route 50, the key highway to the eastern shore and the state capital of Annapolis. Bowie has currently grown to be the largest city in Prince George's County, with more than 50,000 people. It also has a large Caucasian population, compared to much of the county (48% of the population).[17] Housing styles vary from the most contemporary to century old homes in Bowie's antique district (formerly known as Huntingtown), where the town of Bowie began as a haven for thoroughbred horse racing. Areas of geographic distinction include the Ogden Bowie Mansion, Allen Pond, key segments of the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, as well as planned parks, lakes and walking trails.
Rural TierEdit
Prince George's rural tier was designated "in the 2002 General Plan as an area where residential growth would be minimal";[18] it may be found in the area well beyond the Beltway to the east and south of central county, bounded on the north by U.S. Route 50, the west by the communities Accokeek and Fort Washington, and the east by the Patuxent River. Prince George's origins are in this part of the county. Most of this area contains the unincorporated parishes, villages and lost towns of Prince George's County. Largely under postal designations of "Upper Marlboro" or "Brandywine", in truth the town of Upper Marlboro is more central county in character, though it is the post office location for various rural settlements. (The names of these unincorporated areas are listed below in the towns section of this article). Since 1721 Upper Marlboro has been the county seat of government, with families that trace their lineage back to Prince George's initial land grants and earliest governing officials. Names like Clagett, Sasscer, King James and Queen Anne pepper the streets.
The rural tier has been the focus of orchestrated efforts by residents and county government to preserve its rural character and environmental integrity.[19] Under the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Patuxent River Park is the largest natural preserve and provides public access for birdwatching and viewing the rural tier's natural waterfront vistas. In season, the park's Jug Bay Natural Area and the Patuxent Riverkeeper in Queen Anne both offer canoeing and kayaking rentals on the Patuxent. The county's largest collection of tobacco planter mansions and preserved homes are in the rural tier, some managed by the M-NCPPC. Many rural tier roads have scenic highway preservation status; a fall drive yields exceptional beauty along the Patuxent valley's Leeland Road, Croom Road, Clagett's Landing Rd., Mill Branch Rd., Queen Anne Rd., and Brandywine Rd. Walking access along roads in this area is very limited, because most property along the roads remains in private ownership. However, walking is much more accessible in the widespread M-NCPPC lands and trails and state holdings in the Patuxent valley, such as Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Rosaryville State Park, both popular among hikers and mountain bikers.
Inner BeltwayEdit
The inner beltway communities of Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland and Seat Pleasant border the neighboring District of Columbia's northeastern and southeastern quadrants. This region is the most densely populated area of the county, although many communities here saw a decrease in population from 2000 to 2010. A high percentage of its residents are African American.[20]
South CountyEdit
South county is a blend of the greenery of the rural tier and the new development of central county. The communities of Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills and Fort Washington are the largest areas of south county. It is the only portion of Prince George's County to enjoy the Potomac River waterfront, and that geographic distinction has yielded the rise of the National Harbor project: a town center and riverside shopping and living development on the Potomac. The National Harbor has become a major tourist and convention attraction, with significant hotel accommodations, eateries and shopping. Ferry rides allow trips across the Potomac into Alexandria.[21] Several historic sites, including Mt. Vernon, can be viewed from the harbor front. River Road in Fort Washington also yields great views of the Potomac. Fort Washington Park was a major battery and gives access to the public for tours of the fort, scenic access to the river and other picnic grounds. Oxon Hill Manor offers a working farm and plantation mansion for touring; His Lordship's Kindness is another major historic home.
Adjacent jurisdictionsEdit
- Anne Arundel County (east)
- Calvert County (southeast)
- Charles County (south)
- Howard County (north)
- Montgomery County (northwest)
- Prince George's and Montgomery Counties share a bi-county planning and parks agency in the M-NCPPC and a public bi-county water and sewer utility in the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
- Fairfax County, Virginia (southwest)
- Alexandria, Virginia (southwest)
- Washington, D.C. (west)
Federally protected areasEdit
Year | Republican | Democratic |
2012 | 9.2% 35,734 | 90.0% 347,938 |
2008 | 10.4% 38,833 | 89.0% 332,396 |
2004 | 17.4% 55,532 | 81.8% 260,532 |
2000 | 18.4% 49,987 | 79.5% 216,119 |
1996 | 21.9% 52,697 | 73.5% 176,612 |
1992 | 24.5% 62,955 | 65.7% 168,691 |
1988 | 38.8% 86,545 | 60.0% 133,816 |
1984 | 41.0% 95,121 | 58.6% 136,063 |
1980 | 40.7% 78,977 | 50.9% 98,757 |
1976 | 42.0% 81,027 | 58.0% 111,743 |
1972 | 58.5% 116,166 | 40.3% 79,914 |
1968 | 41.2% 73,269 | 40.3% 71,524 |
1964 | 36.2% 46,413 | 63.8% 81,806 |
1960 | 42.0% 44,817 | 58.0% 62,013 |
Since 1792, the county seat has been Upper Marlboro. Prior to 1792, the county seat was located at Mount Calvert, a 76 acre (308,000 m²) estate along the Patuxent River on the edge of what is now in the unincorporated community of Croom.
Prince George's County was granted a charter form of government in 1970 with the county executive elected as the head of the executive branch and the county council members as the leadership of the legislative branch. Prince George's County is part of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of the state of Maryland and holds 23 of the 32 total circuit court judges in the circuit (which includes Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St. Mary's counties).[22]
Fitch Ratings assigned a 'AAA' bond rating to Prince George's County on August 25, 2011, re-affirming the county's stable financial outlook. Earlier in 2011, the County received 'AAA' status from Standard & Poor's and Moody's. 'AAA' bond ratings are the highest possible bond ratings a jurisdiction can receive.[23]
County executiveEdit
Name | Party | Term |
William W. Gullett | Republican | 1970–1974 |
Win Kelly | Democratic | 1974–1978 |
Lawrence Hogan | Republican | 1978–1982 |
Parris N. Glendening | Democratic | 1982–1994 |
Wayne K. Curry | Democratic | 1994–2002 |
Jack B. Johnson | Democratic | 2002–2010 |
Rushern L. Baker III | Democratic | 2010– |
Other officialsEdit
- County Council Chair: Mel Franklin
- State's Attorney: Angela Alsobrooks
- County Sheriff: Melvin C. High
- County Fire Chief: Marc S. Bashoor
- Chief of the County Police: Mark Magaw
- PGCPS Chief Executive Officer: Dr. Kevin Maxwell
Emergency servicesEdit
Law enforcementEdit
Prince George's County is serviced by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary police service for county residents residing in unincorporated areas of the county. In addition, the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office acts as the enforcement arm of the county court, and also shares some patrol responsibility with the county police. County parks are serviced by the Prince George's County Division of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Besides the county-level services, all but one of the 27 local municipalities maintain police departments that share jurisdiction with the county police services. Furthermore, the Maryland State Police enforces the law on state highways which pass through the county and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police patrol the state parks and navigable waterways located within the county.
Along with the state and local law enforcement agencies, the federal government also maintains several departments that service citizens of the county such as the US Park Police, US Postal Police, Andrews Air Force Base Security Police, and other federal police located on various federal property located within the county.
In addition, nearly all of the incorporated cities and towns in the county have their own municipal police force. Notable exceptions include the city of College Park.
As of 2006, the county reportedly contains the highest crime rate for the Washington Metro area, comparable to Baltimore.[24][25]
Emergency medical and fire servicesEdit
Prince George's County hospitals include Bowie Health Center, Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital & Nursing Center in Cheverly, Hospice of the Chesapeake in Landover, Laurel Regional Hospital in Laurel, Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, and Fort Washington Medical Center.
The Prince George's County Volunteer Firemen's Association was formed in 1922 with several of the first companies organized in the county. The first members of the association were Hyattsville, Cottage City, Mount Rainier, and Brentwood.
In March 1966, the Prince George's County Government employed the firefighters who had been hired by individual volunteer stations and an organized career department was begun. The career firefighters and paramedics are represented by IAFF 1619.
Prince George's County became the first jurisdiction in Maryland to implement the 9-1-1 Emergency Reporting System in 1973. Advanced life support services began for citizens of the county in 1977. Firefighters were certified as Cardiac Rescue Technicians and deployed in what was called at the time Mobile Intensive Care Units to fire stations in Brentwood, Silver Hill, and Laurel.
As of 2007, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department operates a combination system staffed by over 800 career firefighters and paramedics, and nearly 1,100 active volunteers.
Historical populations | |||
Census | Pop. | %± | |
1790 | 21,344 | | |
1800 | 21,175 | −0.8% | |
1810 | 20,589 | −2.8% | |
1820 | 20,216 | −1.8% | |
1830 | 20,474 | 1.3% | |
1840 | 19,539 | −4.6% | |
1850 | 21,549 | 10.3% | |
1860 | 23,327 | 8.3% | |
1870 | 21,138 | −9.4% | |
1880 | 26,451 | 25.1% | |
1890 | 26,080 | −1.4% | |
1900 | 29,898 | 14.6% | |
1910 | 36,147 | 20.9% | |
1920 | 43,347 | 19.9% | |
1930 | 60,095 | 38.6% | |
1940 | 89,490 | 48.9% | |
1950 | 194,182 | 117.0% | |
1960 | 357,395 | 84.1% | |
1970 | 660,567 | 84.8% | |
1980 | 665,071 | 0.7% | |
1990 | 729,268 | 9.7% | |
2000 | 801,515 | 9.9% | |
2010 | 863,420 | 7.7% | |
Est. 2012 | 881,138 | 9.9% | |
2012 Estimate[27] |
Prince George's County is the wealthiest African American-majority county in the United States.[28][29] As of the estimated American Community Survey Census of 2008, there were 825,924 people, 298,439 households, and 198,047 families residing in the county.[30] The population density was 1,651/sq mi (638/km²). There were 308,929 housing units at an average density of 623/sq mi (241/km²).
Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:[31]
- 64.5% Black
- 19.2% White
- 0.5% Native American
- 4.1% Asian
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 8.5% Some other race
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 14.9% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
(5.5% Salvadoran,[32] 2.8% Mexican,[32] 1.6% Guatemalan,[32] 0.7% Puerto Rican[32])
The racial makeup of the county was as of 2000:
- 62.70% Black
- 27.04% White
- 0.35% Native American
- 3.87% Asian
- 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 3.38% Some other race
- 2.61% Two or more races
- 7.12% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
By the 2008 estimates there were 298,439 households out of which 65.1% are family households and 34.9% were non-family households.[33] 36.4% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.00% were married couples living together, 19.60% had a female householder with no husband present. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 persons and the average family size was 3.25 persons.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 10.40% from 18 to 24, 33.00% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 7.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county in 2008 was $71,696,[34] and the median income for a family was $81,908. The 2008 mean income for a family in the county was $94,360. As of 2000, males had a median income of $38,904 versus $35,718 for females. The 2008 per capita income for the county was $23,360. About 4.70% of families and 7.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. Prince George's County is the 70th most affluent county in the United States by median income for families and the most affluent county in the United States with an African-American majority. Almost 38.8% of all households in Prince George's County, earned over $100,000 in 2008.[35]
As of the 2010 census the reported racial and ethnic composition of the county was 14.92% Non-Hispanic whites, 63.52% Non-Hispanic blacks, 0.49% Native Americans, 4.07% Asians, 0.06% Pacific Islanders, 0.25% Non-Hispanics reporting some other race, 2.05% Non-Hispanics reporting more than one race and 14.94% Hispanic.[36]
30.1% of all residents over the age of 25 had graduated from college and obtained a bachelors degree (17.8%) or professional degree (12.2%).[33] 86.2% of all residents over the age of 25 were high school graduates or higher.
The county is home to more than 800 churches, including 12 megachurches,[37] as well as a number of mosques, synagogues, and Hindu and Buddhist temples. Property belonging to religious entities makes up 3,450 acres (13.96 km2) of land in the county, or 1.8% of the total area of the county.[38]
Top employersEdit
According to the County's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[39] the top private sector employers in the county are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
1 | United Parcel Service | 4,220 |
2 | Giant | 3,600 |
3 | Verizon | 2,738 |
4 | Dimensions Healthcare System | 2,500 |
5 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | 2,000 |
6 | Shoppers Food & Pharmacy | 1,975 |
7 | Safeway | 1,605 |
8 | Capital One Bank | 1,456 |
9 | Target | 1,400 |
10 | Doctor's Community Hospital | 1,300 |
10 | Southern Maryland Hospital Center | 1,300 |
The top public sector employers in the county are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
1 | University System of Maryland | 16,014 |
2 | Joint Base Andrews | 8,057 |
3 | Prince George's County | 7,052 |
4 | Internal Revenue Service | 5,539 |
5 | United States Census Bureau | 4,287 |
6 | Goddard Space Flight Center | 3,171 |
7 | Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center | 1,850 |
8 | National Maritime Intelligence Center | 1,724 |
9 | Prince George's Community College | 1,700 |
Prince George's County accounted for 20% of murders in the state of Maryland from 1985 to 2006.[40] A twenty-year crime index trends study, performed by Prince George's County Police Department Information Resource Management, showed the county had a 23.1% increase in total crime for the years of 2000 to 2004. Between the years of 1984 to 2004, Prince George's had a 62.8% increase in total crime.[41]
However, as of 2009, crime had generally declined in the county[42] and the number of homicides declined from 151 in 2005 to 99 in 2009.[43][44]
Although crime had been declining, residents became alarmed when there were thirteen homicides during the first twelve days of 2011. This put added pressure on the police department to come up with a way to stop the violence.[45] By the end of January, the county experienced 16 homicides.
Violence continued into 2013 initially. The Washington Post reported that, as of February 20, Prince George's County already had 15 homicides in 2013, up from 10 on the same date in 2012.[46] However, as of the end of 2013, the County had experienced a record drop in crime, especially record lows in violent crimes.[47]
Colleges and universitiesEdit
- Bowie State University, located in unincorporated area north of Bowie
- Capitol College, located in unincorporated area south of Laurel
- Prince George's Community College, located in unincorporated area (Largo)
- Strayer University, P.G. Campus, in unincorporated area (Suitland)
- TESST College of Technology, located in unincorporated area (Beltsville)
- University of Maryland, College Park, in College Park
- University of Maryland University College, in unincorporated area (Adelphi)
- Washington Bible College and Capital Bible Seminary, in unincorporated area (Lanham)
The University of Maryland System headquarters are in the unincorporated area of Adelphi.[48]
Public schoolsEdit
The county's schools are managed by the Prince George's County Public Schools system.
The County contains a large portion of the Capital Beltway. After a decades-long debate, construction began in late 2007 on an east-west toll freeway, the Intercounty Connector ("ICC"), which extends Interstate 370 in Montgomery County in order to connect I-270 with Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 in Laurel. The ICC was completed in 2012.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrobus fixed-route bus service and Metrorail heavy-rail passenger service in and out of the County as well as the regional MetroAccess paratransit system for the handicapped. The Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation also operates TheBus, a County-wide fixed-route bus system, and the Call-A-Bus service for passengers who do not have access to or have difficulty using fixed-route bus service. Call-A-Bus is a demand-response service which generally requires 14-days advance reservations. The County also offers a subsidized taxicab service for elderly and disabled residents called Call-A-Cab in which eligible customers who sign up for the service purchase coupons giving them a 50% discount with participating taxicab companies in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties.
Fifteen stations of the Washington Metro subway system are located in Prince George's County, with four of them as terminus stations: Greenbelt, New Carrollton, Largo, and Branch Avenue. There has been much debate on the construction of the Purple Line, which would link highly-developed areas of both Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Also worth noting is the potential expansion of the Green Line northward to Laurel and beyond.
The MARC Train (Maryland Area Rail Commuter) train service has two lines that traverse Prince George's County. The Camden Line runs between Baltimore Camden Station and Washington Union Station and has six stops in the county in Riverdale Park, College Park, Greenbelt, Muirkirk, Laurel and Laurel Racetrack. The Penn Line runs on the AMTRAK route between Baltimore Penn Station and Washington Union Station. It has three stops in the county: Bowie State, Seabrook, and New Carrollton.
The College Park Airport (est. 1909) is the world's oldest continuously operated airport, and has adjacent historical museum and an early aviation-themed restaurant.
Residents may use Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington County, Virginia, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport near Baltimore, and Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia.
Major highwaysEdit
- Interstate 95 enters the county at Laurel. It joins with Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) in College Park where it continues and leaves at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River.
- Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) enters the county near Adelphi, and joins Interstate 95 at the College Park Interchange here it continues and leaves at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River.
- U.S. 1 is a major north–south roadway running through the county, entering the county at Laurel and leaving at the state border with Washington, D.C. at Mount Rainier.
- US 50 is a major limited-access highway that spans the county from east to west, entering at Cheverly and exiting at Bowie. This highway is also Interstate 595 from Interstate 495 eastward but there are no signs. However, the reconstruction of this highway was funded as an Interstate highway: 90% Federal funds and 10% Maryland funds.
- US 301 also called Crain Highway, is a major divided roadway, entering with MD 5 near Brandywine, and continuing north where it merges with eastbound US 50 heading toward Annapolis and the Maryland eastern shore.
- State Route 295 is the hidden designation for the portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway that runs north-south through the county. It runs from the intersection of Route 50 and MD 201 at the DC/MD line, and continues into Anne Arundel County to Baltimore.
- also called Pennsylvania Avenue, runs from the Maryland-DC border eastward into Anne Arundel County and south in Calvert County.
- also called Branch Avenue, runs from Maryland-DC border southeast through Charles County into St. Mary's County.
- also called Central Avenue, runs from Capitol Heights eastward through the center of the county, through Bowie, and into Anne Arundel County.
- also called Landover Road (north of 214) and Largo Road (south of 214), runs northward from the town of Upper Marlboro to Hyattsville.
- also called Kenilworth Avenue, runs north from the Maryland-DC border in Cheverly. After the intersection with Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, the name changes to Edmonston Road, which continues north until it ends in Laurel.
- also known as East-West Highway, stretches from the Prince George's County-Montgomery County border near Takoma Park to its end in Landover. In the town of Riverdale Park, it is called Riverdale Road.
- also called Annapolis Road, runs laterally from Hyattsville to Route 3 in Bowie.
- also called the Intercounty Connector (ICC) (Maryland Route 200), a long-planned toll road, is under construction as of late 2007,[49] and will run west from U.S. 1 just south of Laurel, crossing Virginia Manor Road, with a major new interchange at Interstate 95; then continuing west into Montgomery County and interchanging with U.S. 29, Maryland Route 97 (Georgia Avenue) and terminating at Interstate 370 near Shady Grove, Rockville and Gaithersburg, and providing a direct freeway connection to Interstate 270 via Interstate 370.
Enterprises and recreationEdit
Prince George's County is home to the United States Department of Agriculture's Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the United States Census Bureau, Andrews Air Force Base, the National Archives and Records Administration's College Park facility, the University of Maryland's flagship College Park campus, Six Flags America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, FedEx Field (home of the Washington Redskins), and the National Harbor, which its developers, Peterson Companies and Gaylord Entertainment Company, bill as the largest single mixed-use project and combined convention center–hotel complex on the East Coast.
- WPGC-FM, Morningside, MD, take their P-G-C call letters from the name Prince George's County.
Although Prince George's County is not often credited for the Washington Redskins, the Redskins stadium is in Landover. No other major-league professional sports teams are in the county, though Bowie hosts the Bowie Baysox, a minor league baseball team. The county is known for its very successful youth. In basketball, ESPN published an article declaring Prince George's County the new "Hoops Hot Bed" and ranked it as the number one basketball talent pool in the country.[50] A number of basketball prospects, including Ty Lawson, Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Roy Hibbert and Michael Beasley from AAU basketball teams such as the PG Jaguars, DC Assault, and DC Blue Devils. Besides AAU, basketball has skyrocketed from local high schools such as DeMatha Catholic High School and Bishop McNamara High School, both of which have found some great success locally and nationally.
Cities and townsEdit
This county contains the following incorporated municipalities:
10 Cities | 17 Towns |
Part of the city of Takoma Park was formerly in Prince George's County, but since 1997 the city has been entirely in Montgomery County.[51] The part of Takoma Park that changed counties comprises two residential neighborhoods, Carole Highlands (part of this neighborhood is still in Prince George's County), and New Hampshire Gardens.
Unincorporated placesEdit
Unincorporated areas are also considered as towns by many people and listed in many collections of towns, but they lack local government. Various organizations, such as the United States Census Bureau, the United States Postal Service, and local chambers of commerce, define the communities they wish to recognize differently, and since they are not incorporated, their boundaries have no official status outside the organizations in question. The Census Bureau recognizes the following census-designated places in the county:
Other unincorporated places not listed as Census-Designated Places but known in the area include:
And two localities: Muirkirk (near Montpelier) and Chapel Oaks (near Fairmount Heights)
Sister citiesEdit
Prince George's County has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:
- Royal Bafokeng Nation, Republic of South Africa
- Rishon LeZion, State of Israel
- Ziguinchor, Republic of Senegal
Notable peopleEdit
- Chris Adler, film actor, grew up in Greenbelt and attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
- Karen Allen, actor, (National Lampoon's Animal House, Raiders of the Lost Ark), director, grew up in New Carrollton and attended DuVal High School.
- Dr. John Bayne, 19th-century founder of the University of Maryland, superintendent of county schools, Union Army physician, and one of the first Americans to grow and eat a tomato, proving they were not poisonous as had been thought, lived on Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill.
- Michael Beasley, professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns
- Len Bias, All-American Basketball star at the University of Maryland in the 1980s, grew up in Landover Hills and attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville.
- Riddick Bowe, former world heavyweight boxing champion, and family lived in Sero Estates, Fort Washington.
- Sergey Brin, founder of Google, grew up in Adelphi and attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt.
- John Carroll, S.J. (1735–1815), first Roman Catholic bishop and archbishop in the United States, and founder of Georgetown University, was born in Upper Marlboro.
- JC Chasez, singer/producer, grew up in Bowie.
- Frank Cho, award-winning cartoonist, grew up in Beltsville and attended community college and university in the county.
- Thomas John Claggett (1742–1816), first Episcopal bishop consecrated in the United States and third Chaplain of the United States Senate, was from Upper Marlboro.
- Leonard Covington (1768–1813), born in Aquasco, U.S. congressman from Maryland[52]
- Kevin Durant, professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Roger Easton, Sr., naval scientist, the chief inventor of GPS and winner of the 2004 National Medal of Technology, lived on Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill.
- Francis B. Francois, lawyer and engineer, lived in Bowie for over 40 years. In 1999, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in recognition of his achievements in the field of engineering and policy leadership in surface transportation infrastructure and research. He served on the Prince George's County council as an elected official for 10 years.
- Steven F. Gaughan, Prince George's County police officer killed in the line of duty in 2005
- Kathie Lee Gifford, network television personality, grew up in Bowie.
- Lyle Goodhue (1903–1981), USDA research scientist and inventor, lived in Prince George's County from 1935 to 1945.
- Jeff Green, NBA player for the Boston Celtics
- Goldie Hawn, actress, director, and producer, grew up in Takoma Park before it was transferred to Montgomery County.
- Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets later used on Sesame Street, grew up in University Park and attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville.
- Taraji P. Henson, actress, attended Oxon Hill High School.
- Roy Hibbert, professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers, and raised in Adelphi, Maryland
- Steny Hoyer, former Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives till 2011, lived as a teenager in Suitland and Mitchellville, attended Suitland High School and Univ. Maryland – College Park, and later lived in Friendly before moving to St. Mary's County.
- Jarrett Jack, a professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- John P. McDonough, Maryland Secretary of State, from Bladensburg, Maryland.
- Cathy Hughes, founder and manager of Radio One, the nation's largest African American broadcasting company
- Isis King, first transgender contestant in America's Next Top Model (Cycles 11 and 17)
- Martin Lawrence, actor and comedian, lived in Landover and attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt
- Ben Barnes, Member of the Maryland House of Delegates, from Greenbelt, Maryland.
- Ty Lawson NBA player for the Denver Nuggets
- Sugar Ray Leonard, boxing champion, grew up in Palmer Park.
- G. Gordon Liddy, presidential aide convicted in the Watergate scandal, later an author and radio personality, lives in Fort Foote, Fort Washington.
- Mýa, R&B pop musician
- Sammy Nestico, band music arranger, lived in Oxon Hill in the 1960s.
- Jan Scruggs, who conceived the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, grew up in Bowie.
- Wale, a hip-hop artist, who often notes in his songs how he is from "PG County," and the "DMV" region (D.C, Maryland, Virginia).
- Sumner Welles, U.S. Undersecretary of State to Franklin Roosevelt, built and lived in Oxon Hill Manor, which is now a public facility.
- Delonte West, a former NBA player and Graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt,MD
- Morgan Wootten coached at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville from 1956 to 2002. The coach with the most wins in high school basketball history, he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, the only high school basketball coach ever so honored. He currently resides in University Park.
- Robert M. Wright, born in Prince George's County in 1840; one of the founders of Dodge City, Kansas
- The USS Prince Georges (AK-224), was a United States Navy Crater-class cargo ship named after the county.
See alsoEdit
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Prince George's County. |
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External linksEdit
- Official website
- Prince George's County Historical Society
- The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
- The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
- The Dilemma of the Black Middle Class, includes analysis of the county.
- The Barbershop, live Internet podcast for Prince George's County social issues
- Prince Georgians Care site, for and about county residents
- Crimes in Maryland
- Prince George's County: Looking at the Past, Planning for the Future, a look at the history of development in Prince George's County
- Prince George's County crime maps
- Prince George's County Memorial Library System
- Prince George's County at the Wayback Machine (archived August 2, 2002).
- Prince George's County at the Wayback Machine (archived June 3, 2002).
- Prince George's County at the Wayback Machine (archived March 2, 2001).
- Prince George's County at the Wayback Machine (archived October 19, 2000).
- Prince George's County at the Wayback Machine (archived December 28, 1996).
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IRFU research has shown that fitness levels have not changed in Irish club players over the last 10 ten years. The game of rugby is about speed, power, and agility as well as basic movement skills. Development of these fundamental qualities must start within the club and school structure, ifplayers are to be properly prepared for the game.Currently there is no control or standard by which fitness trainers operate. The Certified Conditioning Coaching programme will rectify this.
The IRFU through its Fitness Department has, since the inception of the professional game, accumulated a sport science knowledge andexperience base that is now modularised and ready to be made available for the benefit of Irish schools and club rugby.
The first programme will commence in May 2003. Clubs and schools will be asked to nominate individuals to attend the course. The programme will mainly be of a practical nature with continued support thereafter
The IRFU Rugby Department in conjunction with the Director of Fitness, Dr. Liam Hennessy, believe that the programme can be one of the most significant steps in the progressive improvement of the physical capability of all players at all levels of our Domestic game.
Dr. Hennessy said of the new initiative:"We are very excited about this initiative. Delivering this programme to clubs and schools will complement the excellent work that hastaken place in skill development over the years at both club and school level. This course aims to provide a team of conditioning coaches at club and school level who will have the competence and confidence to deliver andimplement a safe, progressive and effective physical conditioning programme."


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Fiscal approves pharmacy donation
Carroll County Fiscal Court agreed at its Jan. 22 meeting to continue its annual $5,000 donation to the Faith Community Pharmacy, which visits Carrollton monthly.
Judge-Executive Harold "Shorty" Tomlinson said the program in 2012 assisted 38 low-income county residents with no access to medical insurance to obtaining prescriptions last year.
"The best thing about it is they do not give pain medications," Magistrate Dean Miller stated.
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PHILLIPS, PHILIP – American jurist; born in Charleston, S. C., Dec. 17, 1807; died in Washington, D. C., Jan. 14, 1884. He was educated at the Norwich Military Academy in Vermont and at Middletown, Conn. He then studied law and was admitted to the... |
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PHILLIPS, SAMUEL – English journalist; born at London 1815; died at Brighton Oct., 1854. He was the son of an English merchant, and at fifteen years of age made his début as an actor at Covent Garden. Influential friends then placed him at... |
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PHINEHAS – 1.—Biblical Data: Son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron (Ex. vi. 25; I Chron. v. 30, vi. 35 [A. V. vi. 4, 50]). His mother is said to have been one of Putiel's daughters; and it seems that he was the only child of his parents... |
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- Save Space with a Luna-Slot Antenna
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The conducting vane was introduced between the disc and cavity wall to generate an internal E field as shown in Fig. 5. This E field excites currents around the slot edges, a necessary condition for radiation. The slot E field and current flow was then assumed to be shown in Fig. 6.
Because of boundary conditions imposed by the vane, this field distribution should assume a magnitude variation proportional to E = A sin ψ/2 (vane position at reference ψ = 0°). The E-field assumption was initially confirmed during high-power breakdown tests which resulted in a bright corona glow being visible 180 degrees (ψ/2 = 90) away from the vane (Fig. 7). Later, in probing the E fields in the region of the slot, this assumption was further validated.
Impedance tests were made of this geometry, and VSWRs less than 2:1 over a 20-Mc band centered at 620 Mc were obtained. A Teflon dielectric disc in the plane of the slot resulted in a center frequency of 505 Mc.
The power handling capacity was increased by translating the metallic disc toward the vane. This increased the gap where the corona occurred. This new geometry is depicted in Fig. 8. The electric field, E, now becomes proportional to AK (ψ) sin (n ψ/2).
The input impedance was remeasured, and the VSWR was reduced to less than 2:1 over a 6-Mc band centered at 505 Mc. A single-element shunt-capacitance stub network, placed at the junction of the input coaxial connector and the cavity, was used for matching with Smith-Chart techniques. A model of the unit is shown in Fig. 9.
To further lower the operating frequency, the electrical length of the slot was increased by altering the disc in the vane region. This lengthened the path of current flow around the slot. The aperture region was analyzed and the current flow assumed as shown in Fig. 10.
Impedance tests were made, and a shunt capacitance was added using Smith-Chart data. A matched input impedance occurred from 439 to 444 Mc. Power handling tests were repeated with the unit operating satisfactorily at 17-W input at simulated altitudes in a vacuum test chamber from sea level to 280 kilofeet.


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Chris Pratt Flexes His Muscles Shopping, While 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Rakes In The Big Bucks
Not only is he super buff, which we can't complain about, but his new movie Guardians of the Galaxy is doing phenomenal at the box office. The Parks and Recreation star transformed his bod for his lead role in the flick. If you've noticed (we sure have) he's been looking all sorts of fine doing press for this thing.
He also looked just as hot while grabbing some groceries in LA yesterday. A man who does the shopping always has my heart. I love that he's becoming a major movie star but still does down to earth things, like carrying his own bags!
According to his recent interview with People Magazine he really isn't above any task, especially when it comes to wife Anna Faris. Apparently he french braids her hair! Woah. She really needs to tell us how she convinced him to do that one! If you're still not convinced that he's perfect, he's also great with kids thanks to his 23-month-old son Jack. His advice for calming down a fussing toddler? "Monster trucks".
He really is totally unpretentious, which is a breath of fresh air. Guardians director, James Gunn sure seems to think so. "There's nobody out there like him. He's hilarious and masculine with an old-time movie star charisma and a likable vulnerability that is uniquely his own", he gushed about Chris.
Judging by the record breaking $94 million that Guardians made this weekend, fans seems to agree. And good news! Marvel recently announced that a sequel to the film is already in the works! Sounds like Chris is well on his way to a-list status!
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The Economic Impact of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in WA
This study analyses the general-equilibrium impacts of a number of possible allocation schemes for greenhouse gas emission permits on the Western Australian economy. It finds that emissions would fall by up to 11 percent from the base level in Western Australia. However, such environmental benefits emanate at some costs to the state economy; in terms of foregone gross state product, the costs are up to 3 percent of the base level. Indeed, the actual costs and benefits depend on the precise design of the permit allocation scheme as well as on the policies within which it operates. For example, when emission quota permits are sold to industries and no tradeable carbon credits (i.e. credits for the carbon sequestrated in Kyoto forecasts) are granted, emissions decline by about 8 percent and GSP falls by about 3 percent of the base levels. If carbon credits are tradeable, however, the environmental benefits could be increased and the GSP-cost could be reduced substantially. Also, the reduced economic activity caused by emission abatement results in a modest fall in net government revenue, despite the additional revenue from permit sales in some cases. Accordingly, government's fiscal package surrounding the emission permits would influence the emission abatement impacts on the economy. With regard to the effects on the structure of the state economy, the Oil and gas industry suffers only a slight contraction but the energy-supplying sector as a whole contracts substantially. It is therefore not surprising that the impacts on the WA economy of curbing emissions by energy and transport industries alone are quite significant when compared tot hose resulting from all industries' compliance with the abatement scheme.
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- Jean-Marc Burniaux & John P. Martin & Giuseppe Nicoletti & Joaquim Oliveira Martins, 1992. "GREEN a Multi-Sector, Multi-Region General Equilibrium Model for Quantifying the Costs of Curbing CO2 Emissions: A Technical Manual," OECD Economics Department Working Papers 116, OECD Publishing.
- H. Ahammad & N. Islam, 1999. "Estimating the WA Agricultural Production System: A profit function approach," Economics Discussion / Working Papers 99-11, The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics.
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- R.A. McDougall, 1993. "Energy Taxes and Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Australia," Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre Working Papers g-104, Victoria University, Centre of Policy Studies/IMPACT Centre.
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text: Commission on Cancer Local physician appointed to Commission on Cancer position Leonard Lapkin, MD, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at St. Mary's Hospital & Regional Medical Center, has received a three-year appointment as cancer liaison physician for St. Mary's cancer care program. Cancer liaison physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). Lapkin is part of a national network of more than 1,500 volunteer physicians responsible for providing leadership and direction to establish, maintain, and support their facilities' cancer programs. Lapkin, who has a significant interest in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with malignant diseases, is a member of the multidisciplinary cancer committee at St. Mary's Regional Cancer Center, an institution dedicated to comprehensive quality cancer care. Cancer liaison physicians are responsible for evaluating, interpreting, and reporting their facilities' performance data through the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) and facilitating quality improvement initiatives based on data findings. In addition, the cancer liaison physician is responsible for leading CoC initiatives within the cancer program and collaborating with agencies such as the American Cancer Society on behalf of the hospital. The CoC collects data from its accredited cancer programs and provides tools for these programs to facilitate analysis of patterns of diagnosis, treatment, and quality of care for patients treated at the hospital. "St. Mary's has been accredited by the CoC since 1991. The American Cancer Society, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the National Cancer Institute and other national organizations recognize CoC-accredited cancer treatment centers as facilities dedicated to quality care and improvement with performance measures built on evidence-based practices," says Diana Morneault, RN, MS, director of St. Mary's Regional Cancer Center. "In his role as cancer liaison physician, Dr. Lapkin is a link between St. Mary's and the collective experience and data of the best cancer treatment in the country." St. Mary's Regional Cancer Center Since the early 1940s, St. Mary's Hospital has played an integral part in the detection and treatment of cancer for thousands of patients from western Colorado and eastern Utah. In June 2003, St. Mary's Advanced Medicine Pavilion became the new home of St. Mary's Regional Cancer Center. The state-of-the-art facility brings together medical oncology and radiation oncology services, and the supporting services of the Regional Blood Center and Pavilion Imaging. The National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), a joint program of the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) and the American Cancer Society (ACS), is a nationwide oncology outcomes database for more than 1,500 Commission-accredited cancer programs in the United States and Puerto Rico. Some 70 percent of all newly diagnosed cases of cancer in the United States are captured at the institutional level and reported to the NCDB. Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and monitoring of comprehensive quality care. For more visit http://www.facs.org/cancer.


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My God Told Me to Kill Your God
At first glance, Mel Chins CROSS FOR THE UNFORGIVEN seems to be a beautiful rose window, but look a little closer and youll see that its straight lines are made of rifles and its circles made of ammunition magazines. Chins striking piece is just one of the many thought-provoking, challenging works in My God Told Me to Kill Your God, an art and film exhibition presented by the Boniuk Center for Religious Tolerance and the Department of Visual & Dramatic Arts at Rice University. Curated by faculty members Karin Broker and Brian Huberman, the exhibit also features contemporary works by Eric Avery, Felipe Contreras, Tim Glover, David Krueger, and Ed Wilson. Two films accompany the show, the documentary Not in Gods Name, which features in-depth interviews with the Dalai Lama and other well-known religious leaders, and A Few Bad Men, a film by Rice grad Jonathon Polenz examining the uses and abuses of interrogation and torture. Also scheduled is an artist talk with Chin. The exhibit is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Sundays through November 21, with additional events scheduled throughout this week Department of Visual & Dramatic Arts (formerly Rice Media Center), Rice University, 6100 Main Street. For information, call 713-348-4882 or visit www.arts.rice.edu. Free.
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Man, I am having the hardest time getting into a read these days. I started a science fiction novel earlier this week and ended up putting it down. Allen Steele's Coyote is the first of (at least) seven of novels about interstellar colonization. The opening is fun. It starts in the late 21st century when an authoritarian government rules what is left of the United States (New England and the West Coast have split off.) The government is a spoof of the angry white male forces that were growing in strength in the early Bush years. Said nasty government plans to colonize the stars but a rebellion steals the star ship, even sneaking on some dissidents to start anew.
This was all well and good, but there was a bit too much bloat in the writing for my taste. Many reviewers compare the book to Heinlein and Pournelle, which is apt. In that era of scifi, ideas counted more than writing, and that seems to be the case here. To be fair, this book is actually a collection of short stories, rather than a single work.
Reaction to these endless series is hard to judge. I love the overly wordy Malazan novels of Steven Erikson, but I completely understand why the books might put off some people. I might have been better served starting this book somewhere where I could give it more attention.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Another unfinished book
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Labels: Science fiction
4 comments:
- Citizen Reader said...
Don't you hate it when that happens? Mercifully weeks when I can't get into anything come and go and soon I find I'm interested in more books than I can finish. I hope you're back to finding all great reads soon! - 9:43 AM
- Tripp said...
It makes me crazy! I also wonder if it is more the mood I am in than the books I am reading. Maybe I would like the book at a different time.
I am in the middle of Drew Gilpin Faust's Republic of Suffering, which I am enjoying, if that is the right word. - 5:32 PM
- Citizen Reader said...
Yes, I think it's more personal mood than books too.
Have you seen Nathaniel Philbrick's new history, "Last Stand"? I don't know if you're a Philbrick fan but you seem to enjoy history, so I thought of you when I saw it. - 7:13 AM
- Tripp said...
I do want to read that one, mostly because I liked his books In the Heart of the Sea and Sea of Glory.
While I don't mind dense historical writing in subjects about which I am deeply interested, I really appreciate how pop historians can expose you to new topics without making the read a chore. Philbrick is great at that. - 10:44 AM


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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report identifying a number of deficiencies in the processes for producing and issuing sovereign ratings at the three largest credit rating agencies (CRAs), Fitch Ratings, Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's.
The report follows an investigation carried out by ESMA into the sovereign rating processes at the three CRAs, between February and October 2013. The investigation was prompted by concerns about potential conflicts of interests, the impact of sovereign ratings on other types of ratings, CRAs' capacity to cope with the number of rating actions during a period of high volatility, the use of bulk rating actions, and issues around the confidentiality and timing of rating actions.
The investigation focused on the governance and organisation of sovereign rating activities, the adequacy and expertise of allocated human resources, the disclosure of rating information to the public, and ensuring its confidentiality before disclosure.
ESMA identified deficiencies and issues for improvement in the following areas:
• Independence and avoidance of conflicts of interests;
• Confidentiality of sovereign rating information;
• Timing of publication of rating actions; and
• Resources allocated to sovereign ratings.
ESMA has not determined whether any of the report's findings constitute a breach of the CRA Regulation, and may take action as appropriate in due course.
Steven Maijoor, ESMA chair, says: "ESMA's investigation revealed shortcomings in the sovereign ratings process which could pose risks to the quality, independence and integrity of the ratings and of the rating process.
"The focus on the sovereign rating process in this investigation stems from their increased volatility over the past few years, the importance of sovereign ratings from a credit market and financial stability perspective, and their impact on other rated entities and products.
"The impact which changes in these ratings can have on financial markets, and sovereign states, can be significant. Therefore, it is imperative that users can have confidence that the CRAs have adequate systems and controls in place to ensure that ratings are rigorous, free from conflicts of interest and timely.
"The CRAs who were subject to this investigation still need to make improvements in their working practices to ensure their full compliance with the CRA Regulation and to eradicate inadequate practices from the past."
The key areas where ESMA identified deficiencies requiring remedial actions by the CRAs included the following areas and related issues:
1. Independence and avoidance of conflicts of interests:
ESMA has concerns that in a number of areas associated with conflicts of interest and independence, the actual failings or potential risks identified might compromise the independence of the ratings process and the quality of the credit ratings. These include:
2. Confidentiality of sovereign rating information
The investigation identified deficiencies in the way confidential rating information is managed, in particular how access to information on upcoming rating actions on sovereigns is controlled. These include:
• the disclosure of upcoming rating actions to an unauthorised third party;
• inadequate controls in place for the circulation of rating information within the CRA(s);
• the controls around the use of external communication consultants; and
• inappropriate permissions and controls to secure access to rating information.
1. Timing of publication of rating actions:
The investigation found that there had been instances of significant and frequent delays in the publication of sovereign ratings. ESMA also observed deficiencies in the advance notification to rated entities about upcoming rating actions.
3. Resources allocated to sovereign ratings:
ESMA has concerns on the resources dedicated to sovereign ratings, in particular:
• the lack of an adequate mechanism to assess the adequacy of resources;
• assigning lead analyst responsibilities to junior or newly hired staff;
• reliance on junior support staff; and
• unclear definitions of functions and responsibilities.
A number of good practices were also identified amongst the surveyed firms including analytical training programmes, practices designed to improve challenge in rating committees, and to ensure continuity in the allocation of analysts to sovereign portfolios.
ESMA has required the CRAs to put in place remedial action plans to address the issues identified, and will monitor their progress against these plans as part of its ongoing supervision.
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NEW YORK >> A small plane crashed in a New York City suburb on Friday, killing a great grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller, a family spokesman said.
The single-engine plane took off from Westchester County Airport just after 8 a.m. Friday and narrowly missed a house west of the airfield before hitting some trees, officials said.
Richard Rockefeller, of Falmouth, Maine, was the only person on board the Portland, Maine-registered aircraft.
The 65-year-old was a doctor and father of two, family spokesman Fraser Seitel said. He had recently been working on a way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in wounded war veterans, Seitel said.
"It's a terrible tragedy," Seitel said. "Richard was a wonderful cherished son, brother, father and grandfather."
Rockefeller was a nephew of former Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, who was governor of New York state from 1959 to 1973. On Thursday, Richard Rockefeller ate dinner with his father, banker and philanthropist David Rockefeller, in Westchester to celebrate the family patriarch's 99th birthday, Seitel said.
Seitel described him as an experienced pilot whose death left the family in shock.
The plane, a Piper Meridian, crashed in the hamlet of Purchase, a New York City bedroom community of about 10,000 residents that houses a State University of New York campus.
The airport was closed for a short time after the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration was investigating, and the National Transportation Safety Board was expected to arrive later.
An FAA control tower notified that the aircraft was missing from their radar and an emergency response was initiated.
At the time of the crash, the weather was foggy and visibility was about a quarter-mile, police and airport officials said at a news conference. Pilots of private planes make the decision about whether to fly in such conditions, officials said.
After narrowly missing the house, the plane hit some pine trees and crashed in a yard. The aircraft broke up into many pieces, which were strewn about the property, with some parts lodged in the trees.
Officials said there was no indication of a mayday call or problem.
Rockefeller chaired the United States Advisory Board for Doctors Without Borders for more than 20 years, ending in 2010. He was involved in numerous other nonprofit activities.
"Every aspect of his life was to advance the well-being of the world," said Tim Glidden, president of Maine Coast Heritage Trust, where Rockefeller served as board chairman from 2000 to 2006.
Rockefeller is survived by his wife, Nancy, and their children, Clayton and Rebecca.
Whittle reported from Portland, Maine.


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Add some color to your tour of Morocco with a stop in Chefchaouen
Few travel experiences are quite as varied as a tour of Morocco. From the seaside vistas along the coast to the majesty of the Atlas Mountains, there's something for everyone in this north African hotspot. While the big cities such as Casablanca, Marrakech and Fes are all popular destinations, if you're looking for somewhere off the beaten path, the town of Chefchaouen is a must see thanks to its vibrant architecture and unique culture.
A city of little over 35,000 people, Chefchaouen was founded in the mid-1400s and sits in the shadows of the Rif Mountains. Like many communities in Morocco, the town is built into the landscape around it, but it's not just the unique surroundings that make Chefchaouen an appealing tourist destination. Its trademark blue homes make it one of the most colorful cities in the world as well as speak to the city's past.
Chefchaouen was founded when Moorish and Jewish exiles settled there after leaving Spain, and building homes and alleys with blue hues has long been a Jewish tradition. There are some regions in particular that stand above the rest. One of the best places to experience the city's vibrant colors and thriving cultures is the Plaza Uta el-Hammam. The square is always full of activity, whether you want to duck in one of the local cafes or walk through the famous blue alleys. The plaza is also home to the city's Grand Mosque, which was built in the 15th century and stands a testament to the city's compelling history.
Before departing from Chefchaouen, make sure you pay a visit to the might Ras el-Maa River. You'll usually find some local residents gathered around this natural highlight, and it is undoubtedly worth checking out.


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