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Imagine a democratic government adopting a legislation that would instruct its own Agriculture Department "to ignore any judicial rulings that block the planting of crops that the court determines to be illegal"(according to Senator Jon Tester from Montana).
In essence, this is what the US Congress has done by adopting a small clause (Section 735) inside the 2013 agriculture budget.
The signing by President Obama of this legislation will effectively bar US federal courts from being able to halt the sale or planting of genetically engineered (GE) crops even if they failed to be approved by the government's own weak approval process and no matter what the health or environmental consequences might be.
Groups have rightly called this legislation the 'Monsanto Protection Act' as it enables Monsanto and other companies to continue to sell GE seeds even when declared illegal by the courts.
The Center for Food Safety (an independent US NGO) has qualified this as being akin to 'corporate welfare' for Monsanto and other biotech companies.
In theory and in a democratic system, the justice system should serve as a watchdog to force everyone – including government agencies – to follow the laws adopted by the legislators. Apparently, not any longer!
The adoption of the 'Monsanto Protection Act' has generated public outrage and will probably strengthen the resolve of the growing food movement in the US to oppose the power of the food corporations.
This should also be a reminder to all of us across the world of the ability of some corporations like Monsanto to influence policymakers to adopt measures that are against sustainable agriculture, farmers, consumers and the environment. And let's add now to this list: independent judicial review! A very sad day for democracy and the future of our food.
Eric Darier is a senior campaigner on sustainable agriculture at Greenpeace International
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Wow, this is outrageous, how many people know about this? Where's the petition to sign so we can get it changed??
28 March, 2013 at 19:55
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Yes! This is outrageous! Please help spread this info as many more people should also be outraged. Food Democracy Now has a petition asking President Obama to also 'sign' a bill for mandatory GE labelling ('Consumer Protection Act') :) See: http://action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/obama_signs_monsanto_protection_act_time_to_label_gmos/
You can also say inform on this issue in the US via the Center for Food Safety that is doing great work.
If you are in Canada, there will be a day of action against GE alfalfa on April 9. See details here: http://www.cban.ca/Resources/Topics/GE-Crops-and-Foods-Not-on-the-Market/Alfalfa/Day-of-Action-to-Stop-GM-Alfalfa-April-9
29 March, 2013 at 14:23
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wasn't this "slipped into" the bill by the GOP in a way that made it impossible for the gov. to NOT pass it in order to prevent a shutdo...
wasn't this "slipped into" the bill by the GOP in a way that made it impossible for the gov. to NOT pass it in order to prevent a shutdown and other things? Perhaps something should be radically changed in the way bills are presented to the gov. for ratification, etc.? There is clearly much work to be done on the political front.
29 March, 2013 at 13:18
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It is indeed a very sad day - so disappointed in Obama. (ps. This should be on the FRONT PAGE of Greenpeace USA's website, I had to come to Intern...
It is indeed a very sad day - so disappointed in Obama. (ps. This should be on the FRONT PAGE of Greenpeace USA's website, I had to come to International to read about it, so thanks for posting!)
30 March, 2013 at 0:05
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Another thoughtful comment on this issue: 'The Monsanto Protection Act? Only in America / This legislation's railroading is yet another small...
Another thoughtful comment on this issue: 'The Monsanto Protection Act? Only in America / This legislation's railroading is yet another small cut into democracy' http://investorplace.com/investorpolitics/the-monsanto-protection-act-only-in-america/
30 March, 2013 at 3:16
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Someone is posting '...so disappointed in Obama...' and a Senior Campaigner PH.D., one of all those intelectuals arount at GPI, is posting ...
Someone is posting '...so disappointed in Obama...' and a Senior Campaigner PH.D., one of all those intelectuals arount at GPI, is posting 'very thoughtful comment'.
May I ask what you got your PH.D. in? Political Sociology aswell?
What is happening is a shame. But it is happening on a daily basis. Just look at Lobbying of Tobacco, Pharma-Industry...and it is happening not only in US but in EU aswell...
Without being into this issue too much, could you please give me a short summary of distribution of power in US, mainly congress and senat, and give a rough overview on all the problems Obama has to deal with daily at the moment in order to prevent a huge dump to blow up?
In addition: could you please give me a rough overview of all the problems Greenpeace is asking Obama to solve additionally? And which, by asking him to do something he can not do so, create the feeling Obama is personally responsible for everything going on in the US.
The power of US-president is said to be anything but totalitarian, even in good times with clear election-outcomes.
You being a Greenpeace-Intellectual, are aware that all leading minds agree in OBAMA having to make compromisses on a daily basis taking account of the strength of Republican in US-American congress, correct?
You are not? Then INFORM yourself before writting in the name of Greenpeace...start to give a few thoughts to things like the financial cliff, weapons, meeting energy demands of energy junkies...
However you believe this dilema to be solved, I consider this political problems deserving being called a problem because it is dealing with Republicans doing sabotage to any wishful problem-solving and blocking the president whereever they can in order to get their goals realized, like most likely the 'Monsanto Protection Act'.
The 'Monsanto Protection Act' is, according to my understanding, just another example of the failure of Greenpeace US, and civil society in North America. Instead of understanding what is going on they continuously fire guns loaded by Morano and other, strange forces...
CLEAR THE GROUNDS and prepare the political soil...and the Peace Nobelprize-winner Obama will be first (and the happiest President in the world) finally being allowed politics he would call his own style...until Greenpeace and civil society in the US have done so: honor President Obama for having managed to prevent a blow out, and having managed to keep in power against Mick Romney and the power of money from anything called big...
Only this is an achievement of incredible dimensions!
Please, just try it once: AMERICA, we need to talk...instead of continuing to point fingers at Obama. You have no idea of the damage you do!
Sun Wu
PS: but I do believe, Greenpeace US is not really doing a good job. As I have said earlier, there seems to be new brains needed. Just look at pictures of those US-warriors: suit-wearing proofs of political understanding and creativity...every CEO of any company knows how to deal with this type of person.
But feel free to claim doing 'creative communication', but don't complain about things moving in the wrong direction!
30 March, 2013 at 9:51
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Thank you for taking time in sharing your views.
There is a vibrant food movement in the US (see: http://www.greenpeace.org/internationa...
Thank you for taking time in sharing your views.
There is a vibrant food movement in the US (see: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/news/Blogs/makingwaves/genetic-engineering/blog/44315/) that will change the future of food towards healthier food and more ecological practices in agriculture. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/agriculture/solution-ecological-farming/solutions/
As part of a necessary democratic debate and in view of the grave dangers that our planet is facing, Greenpeace will continue to denounce (and sometime praise!) political and economic leaders when it is required.
30 March, 2013 at 15:33
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Things will change, so you are announcing another victory here Doctor Darier? Where did you promote? On what issue? You like suits?
Things will change, so you are announcing another victory here Doctor Darier? Where did you promote? On what issue? You like suits?
'...Greenpeace will continue to denounce...' ???
What Greenpeace is doing here denouncing Obama for the last three or four years is so much beyond political REALITY I am afraid having to say it is on purpose for PR-reasons. In politics this behavior is called populism.
By the way, talking of Obama and Greenpeace denouncing an Peace-Nobelprize-Winer who, just for your information, would rather be in urgent need of support by civil society....
...could you please inform your IT-Specialists that the comments on DOCTOR Naidoo's posts is still not working? Think this 'technical problems all started with Obama being permanently denounced.
Sun Wu (just call me Hitler, it seems to be ok with the moderator)
PS: where did you get your PH.D? You do not mind if I do some research on you DOCTOR/Doctor Darier, correct?
Get your suit ready, my friend, or start thinking before publishing.
PPS: did you hear, Obama did not close Guantanamo...bastard, he promised he would do it...like he promised to do so many things. This guy is bad, and if soon he will approve Keystone or whatever, than all of us environmentally concerned people do have another proove: Obama is a disappointment, not Greenpeace.
Are you aware Greenpeace used to be one step ahead of things going on, especially politically? To me it seems you guys are always the last raising your voice loudest when pointing a finger at 'so called failures' of others in order to get some attention at all.
But you wear suits, nice to know.
We have it black and white once again said by another Greenpeace-Intellectual, Mr. Darier, PH.D.: GREENPEACE IS CONTINUING TO DENOUNCE OBAMA...why don't you meet with Marc Morano & friends to coordinate your activities?
Shit, you have no idea what you are doing!
30 March, 2013 at 16:15
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You did not answer my question: could you please give all of us lost lettle sheeps a small summary on distribution of power in American Congress and S...
You did not answer my question: could you please give all of us lost lettle sheeps a small summary on distribution of power in American Congress and Senat?
And could you please point out what this means political reallity when having to take responsibilities beyond the coffeeshop-tables?
Thank you, you are so kind.
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30 March, 2013 at 16:24
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so we are facing technical problems again?
You forgot to point out distribution of power in American Congress...
...and to p...
so we are facing technical problems again?
You forgot to point out distribution of power in American Congress...
...and to point out what this means in political reality when having to take responsibilities beyond the coffeeshop-table.
Next election for US-American Congress will be November 2014.
This should be the date of interest to civil society.
A challenge for civil society, and not for Obama who has mastered enormous challenges during last four years.
30 March, 2013 at 16:50
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That is about how the US legislature works, TdPP; It seems that every step forward is held ransom by selfish interests that turn it into steps backwa...
That is about how the US legislature works, TdPP; It seems that every step forward is held ransom by selfish interests that turn it into steps backward. Although I'm not current with every piece of legislation at or near the US voting floor, that's how it seems.
I might argue with one point you've offered: "There is clearly much work to be done on the political front."
Perhaps it's less work that needs to be done, and more thought invested in actions. Ya, something radical, like uphold democracy when democracy is due, not allow decision making to continually descend into the chaos of competing for the last word or a market.
Setting Monsanto above the law is not only gambling with your health and mine, but stacking the deck in favor of genetic engineers is a gamble with the greater community, with ecologic health as the stake.
Welcome to the 21st century,
30 March, 2013 at 18:59
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Until NOVEMBER 2014 Greenpeace still got the chance to make up for some parts of its failure.
No matter if talking about GE or global war...
Until NOVEMBER 2014 Greenpeace still got the chance to make up for some parts of its failure.
No matter if talking about GE or global warming or whatever, it was not Obama who disappointed! He is still in power which is said to be an achievement.
All hands on Deck, there is a job to be done until NOVEMBER 2014.
Did anybody get this?
Sun Wu
PS: and I hope James and Josefina are not only enjoying their designer-clothes, but the Arctic and each other. Shit, do you believe to impress any American voter like this?
But I am sure you will get another Million 'I like it' and after this we continue to tell Indonesians to stop deforestation.
And we can always tell Obama to stop something, isnt life wonderful?
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Now that Stars has defeated Heroic Spine of Deathwing 25, KIN Raiders has released their video of the kill.
KIN Raiders Raid Composition / Damage Meters
KIN Raiders defeated Heroic Spine of Deathwing 25 utilizing lots of high burst DPS classes. You can see their damage meters from the Spine fight (only the tendons) and raid composition for both Madness and Spine below!
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Playforum interviewed KIN Raiders after their Spine of Deathwing kill, and Utsusemi was nice enough to translate the interesting questions.
Q: How did you farm and prepare to clear DS?
A: As many people know, US & EU had some troubles involving LFR. As for us, we brought 3 mains that did not overlap with each others' tier drops and 23 alts that have already done LFR, which facilitated the gearing of our mains. All in all, each member has gone through LFR about 26 times.
During the first week of the patch, in normal mode DS, we formed 6 teams - each consisting of 8-9 mains + alt fill-ins. We also had 1 team farming 10 man mode. When hard mode became available, we focused on gearing up the guild as a whole rather than prioritizing loot based on ranks. We formed 3 teams mixing mains and alts - and consistently farmed for progression. This has helped a lot in the latter half of DS.
Q: What did you feel the 'best' DPS class was for this raid?
A: In all circumstances, a class with good survivability and DPS can be considered the best. In this dungeon, a class that can survive well while providing great burst was the best DPS class. And we think Mage and Rogue were the two classes that best fit that criteria.
For Rogues, subtlety tree was buffed (great survivability and burst) so they were very viable. And for Mages, arcane provided better burst than any other class while fire gave better survivability. However, it's impossible to defeat the latter half the encounters with just these two classes. It is critical that other classes provide support/utility for them.
Q: Can you provide the raid comp for Spine and Madness of Deathwing encounters? Also, the number of attempts for them as well?
A: Regarding the raid composition, you can check that through armory. According to our DBM log, we gave about 300 attempts for the Spine. And for the last encounter, we downed it on our 108th attempt.
Q: A lot of people are speculating about the 4 shamans involved in the Spine encounter. Can you clear things up for us?
A: For the Spine, we had 3 restoration shamans and 1 elemental shaman. Two of the resto shamans were alts. Also one of those two alts' main spec was elemental.
As a side joke, one of our elemental shamans (Detonator is the name) had to be benched for 3 hrs because he could not pull the DPS needed. He had to practice DPS on dummy before getting pulled back in lol.
Q: In US & EU, many people are claiming that you used an exploit using SLT, which allegedly negates a debuff that lowers your health.
A: Regarding that, we have received personal apologies from MMO-Champion and Paragon website (From the people that made such claims). At that time, I wasn't too concerned about it because I was focused on the next encounter. But when we finally release the video of our kill, all of the suspicions will go away.
Q: The time you spent on Madness, compared to Spine, was rather short. How would you compare the difficulty between the two?
A: Spine was harder. It was as if a huge wall was blocking your way. Every time you first encounter a difficult boss, you can naturally feel that way. For Madness, it was like "hey, this isn't so bad". As for the Spine, it was more like "we don't wanna repeat this next week..." But no matter what, the members that had to be on stand-by had to go through the most stress by far.
Q: When will you be releasing a kill video of the last two encounters?
A: Once another guild has achieved a kill, we'll be releasing the video.
Q: It seems like more alts were part of the raid than mains for this dungeon. Is this correct?
A: Yes, it is. For the Spine, 3 of the Mages were alts and 2 of the resto Shamans were alts. We wanted to prepare for the unexpected. So since FL, we consistently farmed for alts.
Q: Is there a reason why you did that?
A: Every patch, we as a guild, had problems with limited roster. However, we feel that composition is far more important than the number of raiders. Say we have 25 people online. If those 25 people have access to most of the classes, creating a fitting raid composition becomes very easy.
For DS, each member had 2-4 classes ready for progression.
Q: For this raid, class specs seemed very critical. Can you give us a word on that?
A: For tanks, Paladins were far inferior to DKs and Druids. Thus, prot Paladins were benched. Also, enhancement Shamans and Hunters had to be benched for Madness encounter as the pets weren't attacking tendons. For healers, holy Paladins and resto Shamans were good. Other healing classes had to be on stand-by. And for caster DPS, boomkins had to be benched most of the time. I want to thank all of them for sticking around for the entire duration of the fights.
Q: Would you like to say a word to other guilds that are attempting to clear DS?
A: Never give up! It is imperative to stick together and have faith that you can do it. Every guild wants to give up at one point or another. But nothing can be achieved with one big shot. If you take it one step at a time, you will be rewarded for your effort.
Q: Any shout outs to the fans?
A: Thank you for your supports. We want to be remembered as raiders that always enjoy raiding. Thank you.
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Where the motors differ from one another is in their displacement, boost pressure, turbo/manifold design, redline, and of course this all affects the power output. Let's take a look at the specifications of the motors at a glance:
On paper the Mercedes motor is rated higher. 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque in stock form. The N63 on the other hand is rated at 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. The Mercedes motor also has slightly under 300cc's more displacement and the stock turbos max boost pressure is 12.9 psi versus the BMW N63's 11.6 psi max boost pressure. The compression ratio on the Mercedes M278 is also higher at 10.5:1 versus 10.0:1 for the BMW N63. On paper, everything favors the the M278 except for the redline with displacement, boost, and the compression ratio all in its favor.
In practice, however, the N63 is a more efficient design. Why? Well, part of it can likely be attributed to the heads/valvetrain but it is really the exhaust manifold and turbo setup:
The M278 uses more traditional turbo packaging. The N63 V8 has the turbos top mounted in the valley making for a very efficient setup where exhaust gases flow a short distance. This reduces spool time and also makes for a system where the exhaust gas flows more freely. This setup could actually be more efficient than it is as applied in the N63. What is meant by this statement is that this same basic design in the M motors such as the new F10 M5 gets a pulse tuned cross engine exhaust manifold with twin scroll turbos pictured below:
In the N63 and M278 standard turbos are used with a single exhaust passage that do not get dual exhaust pulses. They share a traditional setup in this regard but the N63 manifold setup is still a far more efficient design. The proof is in the stock and tuned dyno results below.
Stock and tuned dyno results for the M278 and N63:
Let's start with two sets of dyno numbers for the M278 motor on an automatic W212 E550 stock and with a tune only on 93 octane pump gas (courtesy of GermanBoost Network Premier Vendor Velos Designwerks and Renntech):
The baseline is a respectable 379 wheel horsepower and 425 wheel torque from Velos and 396 and 441 wheel torque from Renntech. The Renntech cars baseline is much stronger for whatever reason (weather, break in, etc.). The numbers correlate well using traditional drivetrain losses with the crank ratings as given by Mercedes and the car is even slightly underrated. With the Velos Designwerks tune this output rises to 425 wheel horsepower and 483 pound-feet of wheel torque.
The Renntech tune is a much newer version of their tune and eclipses their past efforts which previously hit 447 wheel horsepower and 441 wheel torque. Their newest tune removes certain limits in the ECU and they were able to increase their numbers to an impressive 489 wheel horsepower and 510 pound feet of torque.
The N63 on the other hand despite its lower ratings, lower displacement, lower compression ratio, and lower boost pressure matches the M278 in stock form. Here are two dynos again from Velos Designwerks in order to minimize variables. The first dyno is from BimmerBoost.com members @Jimefam 's car which is an automatic 550i with AR Design downpipes. The second car is a 550GT that is completely stock and automatic as well. Both cars run on 93 octane:
The first dyno shows 386 wheel horsepower for the baseline and second shows 396 wheel horsepower. This would make the N63 V8 severely underrated by BMW although BMW has established a precedent of underrating the new turbo motors greatly. A recent dyno of the new F10 M5 reflects this as well.
Torque numbers for the motors are 431 and 429 to the wheels respectively exceeding the lower baseline M278 dyno in stock form by about 12 wheel torque despite the M278 advantage of 66 pound-feet of torque on paper.
When tuned by Velos the M278 horsepower and torque numbers rise to 425 and 483 respectively at the wheels. The N63 goes to 441 wheel horsepower and 490 pound-feet of wheel torque as shown in the first N63 dyno graph. In the second graph featuring a 550GT stock without downpipes those numbers go to 461 wheel horsepower and 501 wheel torque. Despite which N63 one feels is a more accurate representation both exceed the lower M278 baseline and are pretty much a toss up with the higher M278. We might as well call this a draw.
Internal strength, power potential, and the better design:
Ultimately, the two are very strong but the N63 has certain design aspects working in its favor. Velos Designwerks mentioned regarding the 550GT which hit 461 wheel horsepower that the turbos are about at their limit. With bolt on's some more horsepower should be able to be extracted (race gas as well) but that is about the tune only limit. The M278 originally did not appear able to match it as the Velos and early Renntech tune show but with the new tune Renntech is able to push the M278 to just under 500 wheel. Tune only, the M278 appears to be slightly more capable although both sets of turbos appear to be reaching their limit.
The N63 also has the possibility of mimicking the turbo and manifold setup of the M motors. As mentioned earlier, the M Motors (Designated S63 V8) use a twin scroll turbo setup with a manifold feeding two exhaust gas pulses. If a tuner is able to retrofit this setup to an N63 the motors will leave the M278 in the dust in the aftermarket. Top mounted turbos also make for easier turbo upgrades.
M278 internal design:
That is not to say the M278 is a bad design by any means. It is an excellent motor. The motor is stout based on the previous generation naturally aspirated M273 engines with 5.5 liter displacement used in 550 models. The big brother M157 is based on the M278 design but with greater displacement and other associated changes. The rods in the M278 are shortened a couple millimeters and the piston crowns are 4mm thicker than the M273 to make for a strong bottom end considering the relatively high compression ratio and amount of boost.
The motor is also sleeved with silicon-aluminum cylinder sleeves which are more than a pound lighter than convention iron sleeves. They also reduce friction by up to 50%. The crankshaft is forged steel with eight counterweights and five main bearings inspired from Mercedes Motorsport programs. The rods are forged steel pieces. They are forged as a single piece then hydraulically cracked which results in stronger rods than those machine cut then reground.
So if one can change the turbos to larger units the motor will be able to take quite a bit of power thanks to its very stout design. The problem is that they are welded to the exhaust manifold and there is an integrated catalytic converter right behind them also welded in heating quickly for emissions but sapping power. The design also dictates bypass valves versus blow off valves which is simply a design choice. An air-water intercooler is used.
If the aftermarket creates exhaust manifolds and turbos for the M278 it will become a beast. Renntech believes over 550 wheel horsepower will be possible making for a mini-M157 in a way. Unfortunately, it will likely be in limbo for quite some time just like the M275 V12 which also had the turbos welded in. That motor debuted in 2003 yet still there are not many viable solutions for the exhaust manifold and larger turbos. It will take a dedicated tuner to do this for the M278 and the demand is simply not there... yet.
Both motors are great examples of factory twin turbo direct injected V8's but the BMW design is a little better and more efficient. Not to mention BMW upped the output on the N63 with the N63TU now rated at 445 horsepower for 2013 on. Since the N63 already was just about even to begin with there will now be a slight disparity between the two favoring the N63. The N63TU adds Valvetronic which likely will make the aftermarket tuning a bit more complicated. With a tune, it likely will end up in a similar place the N63 already does. The new M5 features Valvetronic so it is logical that N63TU owners with Valvetronic will look towards retrofitting M5 components while owners of the previous N63 without Valvetronic will look toward retrofitting S63 components form the X5M and X6M which do not have Valvetronic.
Regardless, the N63 appears to have the easier tuning path in the future versus the M278 simply due to being a more efficient design having the same basic layout as the S63 M V8's which only change the manifold, turbos, piston compression, and tuning. The M278 unfortunately has larger differences than its big brother M157 meaning it will have more pieces that need to be changed such as those that are welded together like the turbos and manifold. Once can not simply change the turbos in the M278 and keep the stock manifold whereas in the N63 this is a possibility. The M157 is a similar motor to the M278 with more displacement so the M278 may see some trickle down development. Both do have great potential and are excellent motors which will be a staple of discussion on BimmerBoost and BenzBoost for some time to come. Not to mention they have a lower price point of entry versus their M and AMG counterparts.


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If the sudden demolition of historic buildings on the Cerrillos Road campus of the Santa Fe Indian School has an upside, it's the newly exceptional view. When driving down the densely developed Cerrillos Road corridor, a sudden expanse blossoms beyond the low piles of rubble, and the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains rim the valley as it peals away to the north.
But there's reason to believe the All Indian Pueblo Council (representing the 19 northern pueblos), which manages the school property, has no intention of leaving the tree-filled expanse as a welcome distraction to commuters.
SFR has obtained a document that suggests the council is well into the planning stages of a massive development project. At press time, the AIPC remained characteristically mum, with both its chairman and Indian School spokesman Gil Vigil declining to respond to inquiries. Although SFR cannot confirm the status of these plans, development experts whom SFR consulted regarding the overhead layout (pictured above) said the massing of buildings and the extensive parking indicate a mixed-use retail center, possibly anchored by a hotel with more than 40,000 square feet of additional, underground parking.
The school became controversial at city, state and federal levels following the rapid demolition of several buildings over a weekend in late July, in which it strategically removed the faces of the buildings first in order to neuter last ditch preservation efforts. At the time, many people argued the actions violated the National Historic Preservation Act. AIPC responded with a three-point argument: The buildings were unsafe and possibly contained asbestos; the buildings represented a period of painful oppression and forced assimilation; and, finally, the sovereign status of the pueblos meant it was nobody else's business what happened on the property.
A source close to the discussion at the state level (and regional Bureau of Indian Affairs thinking) says it is the guilt ploy—pointing to the history of oppression—that has thus far kept state and federal agencies at bay. Several potential violations related to the demolition, including the spectre of shortcutting proper asbestos remediation, could be investigated, but the State Historic Preservation Office, the BIA and other agencies opted to respect the pueblo council's stated reasoning and adopted a "wait and see approach," the source says.
Certainly a tangled trail of permissions, regulations and paperwork—some of it related to how the school's land was placed in trust for the 19 northern pueblos—and vagaries around the limits of "sovereignty" all contribute to hesitation about what, if any, action should be taken in response to the demolition. Indeed, there are open questions about whether a legitimate transfer of the property ever took place.
But if it turns out that the pueblo council claimed public safety and spiritual cleansing while it failed to disclose the added incentive of a significant for-profit development project, the BIA may become less forgiving.
The preservation-minded City of Santa Fe may also take umbrage, especially as it comprehends the full impact of a resource-intensive development, which would cause a significant boost in water consumption and traffic problems. Fiscally, retailers would presumably be exempt from paying gross receipts taxes and hotels from coughing up lodger's taxes.
There also are zoning issues. The precedent set by other entities not obliged to follow all the city's conventions, such as the county and the state, has been to at least respect city zoning and go through proper channels—including public input—in order to change zoning. The Indian School has previously been zoned residential but is slated to be regulated as public/institutional, a designation that does not allow for retail.
Certain indications on the document SFR obtained show the architectural firm planning the development is Studio Southwest Architects, the reincarnation of Design Collaborative Southwest. The firm changed its name after its former principal, Marc Schiff, was indicted in kickback scandals surrounding the $83 million Metro Court project in Albuquerque.
Studio Southwest Architects would not comment on its involvement but, tellingly, referred questions to the "19 northern."
Let's presume the pueblo council doesn't plan to respect the city's zoning and the city will sulk quietly rather than generate the spine to fight an ambush development like this. It then comes down to a face-off with the federal government. There is a provision in the Omnibus Indian Advancement Act of 2000 that limits land use on the Indian School property to "educational and cultural purposes," and there is strong language about reverting the property to the US government in the event of noncompliance.
New Mexico's pueblos absolutely should reap significant benefits from an economic model largely built around the romanticization of their culture. But the pueblo council has no good reason to not include the community—or respect its processes—in the course of doing so. Capitalism gets no free passes for spiritual fouls.
Now is the time for the AIPC to come forward and reveal its intentions for the Santa Fe Indian School. As it is, that splendid view is starting to look pretty underhanded and greedy.


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RubyLena features delicate , meaningful jewelry that is perfect to keep and to give. We believe that there is meaning in the smallest gesture and a sparkle in every day.
3-5 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 6 hours of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I will only use your shipping and billing address, and contact information
All orders ship within 3-5 business days. Please refer to your receipt for your estimated shipping date.
We keep regular business hours, but try to answer any convos within 24 hours.
IF YOU NEED YOUR ORDER QUICK, please upgrade to PRIORITY MAIL. The Post Office can be VERY unpredictable and shipping times are often delayed and can take up to 10 business days to arrive especially during holidays. Priority shipments usually arrive within 3-4 days. Please keep in mind that this is an estimate by USPS and it is not guaranteed.
Once a shipment leaves my studio, it is completely out of our control and the responsibility of the postal service. If you order shows as delivered but you did not receive it, you will need to contact the postal service or your mail carrier. Every shipment gets scanned during transport, so if it says it was delivered, that is all the information we have to go on as well. We are no longer refunding or reshipping packages that show delivered. If you are concerned about this, please upgrade to Priority Mail, since that method includes insurance.
If you upgrade to Priority Mail, your are upgrading shipping, not the processing time. All orders are processed in the order in which they were received. If you select Priority shipping, your order will NOT ship the same day you place your order, but we will get it out as quickly as possible. If you need your order on a specific date, please leave as a note during check out and we will do our best to accommodate you or contact you. Please keep in mind that during busy times (like holidays) even Priority may take a bit longer to arrive then expected.
It can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks for you to receive your order. Only the actual shipping cost is included in the shipping fee. All additional charges like import fees, customs charges, royal mail fees or any other fees are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer. Packages that are refused will be refunded less the shipping cost once we receive the package. Please note that once a package leaves the United States, the tracking becomes limited and is beyond our control. Please contact us with any questions via Etsy.
All international orders include a customs form marked as "handmade accessories" Please do not ask us to mark your order as a gift or enter a lower order value on the customs form. This is a federal offense and since this little business is what I do for a living, I am not willing to do that. Keep in mind that these fees are up to 40% of the retail value on orders shipped to the UK (for example). Any items returned to me because of refusal will be refunded minus shipping + 20% restocking fee.
If you do not love your jewelry piece, please contact me within 7 days of receiving the item and I will refund your cost (not including shipping) or exchange for another piece. You are responsible for return shipping costs unless I make a mistake on your order. Returned items must be in original condition and packaging (that includes the jewelry box).
If any items are damaged during transport, please contact me with a picture.
Any items that are returned to me due to wrong address / refusal or being un-deliverable, will receive a refund minus shipping cost and any additional fees I might had to pay to receive it back.
I am not accepting any returns on jewelry that has been worn and is tarnishing due to wear or improper storage.
If you would like a piece in a different metal, a pair of earrings with a different hook, any piece in a different color or quantity, please contact me. I can also create matching earrings for any necklace and vise versa - etc! Please allow extra time for custom orders.
Reserved orders will only be held for 24 hours.
Most of my pendants and add-on charms have a 5mm jumpring and will firt RubyLena chains. I can not guarantee that a charm you buy here will fit a chain you have. If you have questions, please contact me via Etsy.
All sterling silver, bronze and gold filled jewelry will tarnish over time. It is inevitable. Jewelry will tarnish for many different reasons and at different rates depending on a persons body chemistry and jewelry care. Here are a few tips to keep your sparklies shiny...
cleaning or using harsh chemicals
putting on lotion, perfume, hairspray or any other beauty product
doing laundry
swimming, bathing
experiencing extreme cold or heat
use warm water & mild soap, rinse and polish with a soft cloth
store your jewelry in a jewelry box or a zip lock bag
I am not accepting any returns on jewelry that has been worn and is tarnishing due to wear or improper storage.
All items come in their own jewelry box tied with a bow. I do not include receipts, so if you are shipping it to someone directly, leave me a note during check out with the wording for a note to the recipient.


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Experimental levitation bed, England, 1978-1980
Human levitation is the ability to raise one's own body unaided off the floor. It is a phenomenon many dismiss as a magic trick. Professor J. B. Hasted of the Physics Department at Birkbeck College used this apparatus to research human levitation. Hasted was an accomplished physicist, who accepted the reality of psychic phenomena such as levitation and metal-bending based on personal experience. He wanted to prove their reality using orthodox instruments of physics even if it meant tarnishing his scientific reputation. He hoped his work would contribute to a new interpretation of quantum theory. He also wanted hard-line sceptics and hard-line parapsychologists to soften their positions. Hasted's levitation research was built on the ideas of writer Arthur Koestler and previous attempts to measure weight changes during human levitation. Earlier work used a weighing machine that did not give a continuous readout. The bed used a rubber mattress fitted with various pressure and temperature sensors. This gave a continuous electrical trace of the downward pressure exerted by the subject's body. It adapted the balistocardiograph, an instrument invented around the 1930s to measure minute heart-rate and blood-pressure changes in a subject lying on a bed. Hasted recorded changes in his subject's mass of up to 200 grams. He attributed this to the subject's state of mind.
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March 27, 2007
ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: Request for Comments - Work Application/Job Order; OMB Number 1205-0001.
PROGRAMS: Wagner-Peyser
1. Purpose. To transmit a request for public comment on an Information Collection Request (ICR), which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, concerning the proposed reinstatement of the retention of information at the State level on work applications and job orders.
2. References. Federal Register Vol. 72, No. 58, March 27, 2007, p. 14299; Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, Pub.L. 104-13]; .
3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional website Resource page at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/
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4. Action. Program administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies, and are invited to comment, on or before April 26th to:
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Attn: OMB Desk Officer for U.S. DOL/ETA
Ref. 1205-0001
Office of Management and Budget
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Washington, D.C. 20503
202.395.7316 (voice)
A copy of the ICR will be available on-line or by contacting Ira Mills on 202.693.4122.
5. Contact. Questions and comments about the ICR may be directed to Ira Mills on 202.693.4122. Questions or comments about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.
6. Expiration Date. April 26, 2007
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ORIGINATING OFFICE: Region 5
SUBJECT: Request for Comments - Data Collection and Reporting for Public Labor Exchange Programs; Wagner-Peyser Act, ETA Forms 9002A, 9002B, 9002C, 9002D, and 9002E; Veterans' Employment and Training Service, VETS 200A, VETS 200B, and VETS 200C; OMB Number 1205-0240
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1. Purpose. To transmit a request for public comment on revision of an Information Collection Request (ICR), which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, concerning data collection and reporting for public labor exchange programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act, reported on ETA Forms 9002A, 9002B, 9002C, 9002D, 9002E; and Veterans' Employment and Training Service, reported on VETS 200A, VETS 200B, and VETS 200C.
2. References. Federal Register, Vol. 70, No. 133, July 13, 2005, pp. 40400-40402; Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [44 U.S.C. Chapter 35]; Wagner-Peyser Act; Homeless Veterans' Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 [Pub.L. 107-95]; Workforce Investment Act; Jobs for Veterans Act [Pub.L. 107-288]; Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGL) 15-03, Common Measures Policy (Rescinded), December 10, 2003 and TEGL 28-04, Common Measures Policy, April 15, 2005; ET Handbook 406.
3. Links. This Alert is in the Regional website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources
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4. Action. Program Administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies, and are invited to comment, on or before September 12, 2005 to the individual named in the Addresses section of the Federal Register attachment.
A copy of the ICR is available on-line.
5. Contact. Comments or questions about the Labor Exchange Reporting System may be directed to Karen Staha on 202.693.3420. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Tom Coyne on 312.596.5435.
6. Expiration Date. September 12, 2005
7. Attachment. Federal Register, Vol. 70, No. 133, July 13, 2005, pp. 40400-40402