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Three Nordic utilities propose a mechanism to ensure policy coherence with the EU ETS
Fortum, Statkraft and Vattenfall, the three largest Nordic utilities, today present a joint proposal for a Policy Coherence Mechanism to improve coherence between the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and other policies. The proposal can be implemented in the framework of the EU Governance Regulation that is currently being discussed by the EU institutions.
Policies that overlap with the EU ETS are a significant contributor to its current ineffectiveness. To date, 1/3 of the surplus of allowances in the ETS has originated from intersecting policies, according to the findings in a new report. The oversupply may continue to grow in the future as a result of incoherent targets and new policies in the 2030 framework.
On the initiative of the three utilities, Pöyry Management Consulting has developed a mechanism to deal with this overlap in a structured and predictable manner. The Policy Coherence Mechanism aims at adjusting the ETS for future policy overlaps rather than seeking to retroactively correcting for the surplus of allowances resulting from such policies. The report is launched today in the European Parliament.
This Policy Coherence Mechanism ensures that the overlapping policy has a real environmental benefit - as the amount of allowances is reduced and not just redistributed in the system. The mechanism has no impact on the free allocation of allowances to the industry to protect it against carbon leakage.
Fortum, Statkraft and Vattenfall believe it is crucial to embed a mechanism in the EU Governance Regulation to mitigate the unintended effects of other European and national policies on the demand of allowances and resulting surplus in the carbon market. The proposed mechanism is key to deliver a more effective ETS and to facilitate the cost efficient transformation of the energy sector towards innovative and low-carbon technologies.
A robust Policy Coherence Mechanism should be broad in scope and promptly neutralise the unintended impacts which other policies have on the EU ETS:
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Common statement from Vattenfall, Statkraft and Fortum (PDF 373 kB)
Fortum: Kari Kankaanpää, Senior Manager Climate Affairs, kari.t.kankaanpaa@fortum.com +358 504 53 23 30
Statkraft: Anne C. Bolle, Head of Climate Policies, anne.bolle@statkraft.com +47 91 35 32 70
Vattenfall: Erik Filipsson, Issue Manager Decarbonisation Policies, erik.filipsson@vattenfall.com +46 761 19 22 85
Fortum, Statkraft and Vattenfall represent 258 TWh/a of electricity generation and 49 TWh/a of heat. We have for long advocated a strong emissions trading system (ETS) as the cornerstone of the EU climate and energy policy. We are convinced that the ETS is the most efficient driver for market based investments in low-carbon electricity generation. Thus, we fully support the ongoing revision of the ETS for the 4th trading period (2021–2030) to improve the system, while stressing that it can be even further strengthened by our concrete proposals.
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Technology and marketing - a creative combination
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Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half.
These words are attributed to John Wanamaker, the first retailer to place a half-page newspaper ad, in 1874, and a full-page newspaper ad, in 1879 - long before commercial radio and television broadcasts were commonplace, let alone the invention of the World Wide Web.
Wanamaker's words held true for a long time, but no longer. The introduction of online to the advertising industry has allowed a strong financial discipline to be introduced to the creative process. The combination of technology and marketing is what makes this possible.
Online creative exists in many contexts, for example: in text, image, audio and video form; in owned, earned and paid media; on mobile, desktop and tablet platforms; for new business, repeat business and information dissemination. Online, it's possible to measure and attribute the value of every view, every click, every lead and every sale.
Wanamaker's problem is solved - it's possible to determine areas in which money is being wasted, and cut back or refine the advertising in those areas to improve things on the next iteration.
The whole process of smart people using digital technology for the continuous measurement and improvement of creative advertising, in itself, requires a lot of creativity. This creative process is one that SilverDisc has been refining for its entire 24-year history. It's a process that we use to help our clients to achieve the business they are looking for, by creatively mapping their business aims back to the channels, platforms and media to deliver at an appropriate volume and budget.
Online channels such as SEO and PPC are great for generating new business, for example, but only when there's sufficient market awareness of the service on offer. Without awareness, even with all its creativity, Apple would have struggled to use SEO to market the first iPhone. Nowadays, Apple could creatively use SEO to build interest in the yet-to-be-released iPhone 8.
Likewise, channels such as email and social media are good for doing more business with existing customers. Apple can email existing iPhone owners to let them know about the iPhone 8, without having to start from scratch.
Once you know the rules, with lots of experience and knowledge, you can creatively bend or break those rules. SilverDisc is expert at this - combining technology with a creative marketing process and creative advertising to deliver measurable results that Wanamaker would have loved.
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Regain Your Health And Reclaim Your Wealth Using The Mind Math Formula with Tracy Pleschourt
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you only need to work on three pounds of your body. The ones that reside between your ears, inside your head.
In this episode, I'm excited to welcome the fantastic Tracy Pleschourt, a former advertising executive turned into a Certified Life and Weight Loss coach. She is the founder of Self-MadeU, where she uses life coaching to help people create self-made wealth and wellness. Through her coaching, Tracy teaches her clients to understand their thoughts and the emotions they create instead of dealing with the consequences.
Throughout our conversation, Tracy shares The Mind Math Formula, a simple yet powerful way to solve virtually every problem we might have. She takes us through her journey into coaching and how she learned to identify the thoughts that weren't serving her. Tracy also teaches us how to deal with negative thoughts, what is needed to make significant changes in our money mindset, how to deal with the primitive part of our brain, and much more.
Tune in to Episode 77 of the Joy Found Here, and learn how simple math can help eliminate extra weight, add health, and multiply your wealth.
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'Champions League glory would transform Spurs'
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Mauricio Pochettino says winning the Champions League would change the "perception" of Tottenham Hotspur and provide a glorious ending to what he described as the best season in the five years he has been their manager. The 47-year-old Argentinian -- who has said he may walk away if the club fail to deliver a blueprint for keeping them competitive with the top teams -- has been praised for the style his team plays and his ability to develop young talent.
But he has yet to win a trophy. This missing element in his CV could be filled by beating Liverpool in the June 1 final in Madrid. Overcoming last year's losing Champions League finalists and Premier League runners-up is a tall order. But history is beckoning, says Pochettino "I think we can make history," he said after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Everton which confirmed Spurs spot in next season's Champions League by finishing fourth. "We are creating history because we are making it, but if we can win we will write history and change the perception of this amazing club.
"Of course the club and the fans and we all deserve to be focused on the way and how we can win the final. "That is the principle objective, there's not another objective." Pochettino says this has been their best season, since he arrived from Southampton. Reaching the Champions League final and qualifying for next season's campaign has been achieved, he said, against the odds as they did not invest in fresh faces either in close season or January transfer window.
Added to that many of his players only had a short break after the World Cup and there have been injuries to key players during the season, most recently to talismanic striker Harry Kane. They were also delayed in moving into their state of the art stadium playing a large part of the season at Wembley "This group of players deserve so much credit," said Pochettino. "They have put so much unbelievable effort in.
There have been many positives this season. "The players and staff have shown so much character. We broke down all the doors when the circumstances were against us with the new stadium stuff. "So to see their capacity to fight again makes me so proud. I think this is our best season in our five years."
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Putting a face to the voice: AVATAR 2 trial launched today
A ground breaking therapy trial for auditory hallucinations called AVATAR2 has been extended to sites across the country including University of Manchester and University of Glasgow as well as King's College London and University College London. ...
Lockdown has been hard on teenagers, but they have shown remarkable adaptation
GroovyPanda/Shutterstock The COVID-19 lockdown upturned the lives of teenagers at a time when they are usually becoming more independent and taking steps toward their future. Instead, they were confined to their homes, exams were cancelled, and the...
Survey reveals impact of suicide on family and friends
A study published today reveals over a third of those bereaved by suicide considered taking their own life, highlighting their acute need for more support. ...
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AVATAR project gets £3.37m to evaluate therapy for auditory hallucinations
A team of researchers led by King's College London (KCL) which includes The University of Manchester will be extending the evaluation of the unique AVATAR therapy and assessing the feasibility of making it available in the NHS across the UK, thanks t...
Therapy could tackle COVID-19 mental health timebomb in schools
A radical counselling method could be an effective way to help children with mental health problems returning to school after the COVID-19 lockdown, according to University of Manchester psychologists. ...
Bisexual people up to six times more likely to self-injure
Bisexual people are up to six times more likely to engage in non-suicidal self-injury compared to other sexual orientations, according to University of Manchester researchers. ...
Young people's mental health deteriorated the most during the pandemic, study finds
Fizkes/Shutterstock Public health responses to the pandemic have focused on preventing the spread of the virus, limiting the number of deaths and easing the burden on healthcare systems. But there's also potentially another, less visible epidemic...
Coronavirus: new social rules are leading to new types of stigma
During lockdown, we saw how the pandemic was leading to new forms of social solidarity. In addition to claps for carers and rainbow pictures, the very act of staying home was a demonstration of a collective responsibility to protect the vulnerable. I...
Mental health of women, young adults and parents worst hit by pandemic
The Covid-19 lockdown is hitting the mental health of women, young people and parents of children under 5 the hardest according to a study led by researchers at The University of Manchester, King's College London and the National Centre for Social Re...
Challenges faced by ambulance staff responding to deaths by suicide revealed
Ambulance workers who took part in a University of Manchester led study have told of the complex challenges they face in responding to suicide without adequate training and support.. ...
Health services should learn long-term lessons of earlier coronavirus outbreaks
Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalised by previous coronavirus outbreaks. ...
New tool computes risk of getting COVID-19
More than 150 experts from 35 countries have developed an online tool that allows anyone to calculate their risk of contracting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. ...
Public torn over COVID-19 contact tracing apps, study shows
Early results from a study by researchers at Swansea University and The University of Manchester shows people are torn over whether they will use the COVID-19 contact tracing smartphone app planned for release in the UK. ...
New therapy more effective than CBT for depression
A new therapy developed at The University of Manchester is better at treating depression than Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – or CBT – seen as the gold standard by psychologists and health providers. ...
Team to study if writing about lockdown helps you cope
A University of Manchester team of psychologists are to study if writing about difficult or emotionally disturbing experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown can help your emotional wellbeing. ...
COVID-19 Social distancing having significant impacts on mental health, study shows
An early draft of a study by researchers at The University of Manchester and Swansea University shows social distancing and isolation is having significant impacts on people's mental health and emotional wellbeing ...
Team needs your help to study mental health impact of COVID-19
A team of psychologists from The University of Manchester and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust are studying how the COVID-19 crisis affects our mental health. ...
Talking key to supporting older people during COVID-19 crisis
A University of Manchester psychologist is urging an anxious public to learn from how older people cope with the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Robots on the march to walking like humans
A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a University of Manchester study. ...
Study sheds light on why people self-injure
A study by a team of psychologists has revealed that people who self-injure often feel positively- as well as negatively - about their behaviour. ...
Cat or cats? How language rules affect learning in children
A new study reveals Italian-speaking children pick up some language rules faster than English-speakers. ...
Teen self-harm: rates have dramatically decreased in Denmark – here's what other countries can learn
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Discrimination of minority groups is likely to be associated with an increased risk of psychosis, according to a systematic review by University of Manchester and Lancaster psychologists. ...
Recession saw rise in male patient suicide
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One in four UK children have a mother with mental illness
One in four UK children between the ages of 0 and 16 have a mother with a mental illness, according to a team of University of Manchester researchers. ...
Theories underpinning psychological practice 'wrong'
A computer game devised by University of Manchester psychologists has called into question the theories which have been the basis of psychology for over a century. ...
Newborn babies have inbuilt ability to pick out words, finds study
A research study of newborn babies has revealed that humans are born with the innate skills needed to pick out words from language. ...
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Our New Year's Resolution to visit the gym or do more exercise need not be a stab in the dark with the help of some clever psychology, according to a team of researchers. ...
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Despite the suffering caused by bipolar disorder – also known as manic depression, a significant minority of patients actually want to keep it because of the creative highs it gives them, according to new research from University of Manchester psycho...


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Herbal Insight: Cinnamon! Are you consuming "real" cinnamon?
I know, technically cinnamon is not an herb. It's tree bark! Did you know that? Did you also know that there are more than one type of cinnamon. If you want to get the most out of cinnamon you must know if you're using true cinnamon.
Cinnamon is probably my most favorite spice. I love the taste, the smell and the way it makes you think of fall afternoons. It wasn't until recently that I discovered there are at least two different types of out there. There is Ceylon or also called Cinnamon Verum or true cinnamon. Then there's the typical store bought kind Cassia cinnamon or Chinese cinnamon. What are the differences and which one should you use for your health?
Ceylon cinnamon has been hailed as the "true cinnamon" or the "real cinnamon" that possesses outstanding health benefits especially for the diabetics and those challenged by obesity and high cholesterol issues. Unfortunately this cinnamon which is native to Sri Lanka and from the plant Cinnamomum zeylanicum is rather unknown to most people. In the United States and many parts of Asia, what the majority of us have been buying from the grocery store and consuming is actually not the real cinnamon but Cassia cinnamon, which comes from a different plant called Cinnamomum cassia, also known as Chinese cinnamon that are mostly cultivated in China and Indonesia. While the two species of cinnamon share certain characteristics such as antimicrobial, and in terms of inhibiting the growth of fungi and yeast, and regulating blood sugar, their contents differ much in terms of the amount of coumarin, which is a naturally ocurring substance with strong blood-thinning properties. The coumarin level in Ceylon cinnamon is negligibly small, while that in Cassia cinnamon is an appalling 1200 times higher. The ingestion of large amount of coumarin or consumption of coumarin over a prolonged period of time can cause serious health damages and a negative impact on the liver and kidney.
You can see the difference between these two pictures. The Ceylon cinnamon is thinner with more layers and breaks easier. The flavors are different as well. Ceylon is more sweet and perfect for desserts and my coffee everyday. Where as cassia is bitter and overpowering.
It would definitely be difficult to know the difference when it's already ground. Once you have had true cinnamon you can decipher by smell alone. I purchased some Ceylon cinnamon from my favorite shopping site Amazon. It's a one pound bag and totally worth it. Upon opening the bag I immediately knew the difference! It smelled like cinnamon heaven! Like the in side of a cinnamon roll, like cinnamon bears were dancing all around me! You get the point by now I'm sure. Now I could never go back, especially after knowing all the health benefits. Do you love cinnamon as much as I do? If not, I won't hold it against you. As always I would love to hear from you!


We had an experience this week that lead us to repeat the quotation "commitment without understanding is a liability".
In our experience, it is futile implementing change without top management commitment. Unfortunately top management often think that paying the bill and employing facilitators is commitment . . . it's not! Commitment comes from the heart.
In the 1980-90s a company's culture was seen as an important element within the strategic planning framework.
Today however it's seen as more tactical, not something to be lived, rather something to be planned and managed. Despite designed cultures rarely working, the subject of 'Culture' has become a low priority. In hindsight, this was a huge mistake.
Typically, an approach is adopted that best suits the company's perceived needs i.e. develop a strategy that will keep you ahead of the completion and in favour with the customer base (assuming longevity is a desired outcome for the business).
This thinking only relies on a critical assumption; that your strategy cannot be copied, or achieved faster by your competition.
Is it sound business practice to develop a winning strategy totally reliant on innovation (acquisition, products, service and cost) in a time where technology is growing exponentially?
If one assumes everything can be copied, then differentiating yourself on the most difficult element to copy must become a critical success factor. Culture is extremely difficult to copy, it is even more difficult to achieve.
Is Strategy successful without an established culture?
With so much time invested in market research, consultancy support, communication forums, strategy workshops, deployment workshops etc., why do we still persevere with this obsession?
Or is the truth . . . Sitting amongst all the bureaucracy 'Strategy' has just become the pursuance of just one metric 'Winning' where winning means generating big profits (irrespective of any social impact).
First stop looking for silver bullets. In 2003 a study was carried out by Harvard Business Review called the 'Evergreen Project'. The aim of the research was to identify what differentiated the great companies from the others (criteria had been established to enable judging).
The Evergreen Project established that without Culture the other three practices are not enough to achieve greatness. Culture can kill the performance of excellent people.
The conclusion we draw is that culture has become less important in the twenty first century. Peter Drucker once said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast". Perhaps it's time to renew our thoughts on culture to ensure our strategies have a better chance of working.
At access2growth we develop mediocre people into stars by focusing on psychology development.
Disruption in the job is unavoidable and so we made it our focus this week.
Work that is urgent and important is often classed as fire-fighting.
What percentage of your working day do you feel is spent on this unplanned type of work?
Top management commitment - how important is it?
It is an understatement to say that for any company undergoing change, Top Management commitment is essential for success.
Unfortunately lack of Top Management commitment is often cited as the cause of many change programmes.
If it's so obvious, why is it so neglected?
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Where can I get a U-PASS?
Employees can order a U-PASS online here.
Students must sign up for a U-PASS online through MyUW when registering for classes each quarter. After the 7th day of the quarter you must order your U-PASS via the online student U-PASS order form. Learn more about signing up for the U-PASS.
Does U-PASS work on transit service between Tacoma and Olympia?
Currently, Intercity Transit does not accept the U-PASS on any of their transit services. However, if there are any routes from that service area that are operated by Pierce Transit, Pierce Transit will accept your U-PASS as full fare. Just be aware of what routes you are looking at, prior to purchase, to determine if your U-PASS will be accepted.
Is a UW Tacoma U-PASS the same as a UW Seattle U-PASS?
No. All three UW campuses offer the U-PASS program and while they share similar characteristics — such as full bus fare for participants on six regional transit agencies, Sounder commuter rail and Link Light Rail — they are not identical. Each campus has different ways to fund their U-PASS program. Since each campus has unique needs and resources, the programming and price of the U-PASS varies. This is why you may see different U-PASS prices and benefits at each campus.
Is the U-PASS part of ORCA?
Yes. One Regional Card for All (ORCA) is a collaborative regional fare system involving seven Western Washington public transportation agencies – Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. ORCA cards utilize smart card technology and serve as a single payment mechanism for participating agencies.
Your Husky Card card uses the same no-contact technology, so if you have the U-PASS you only need to bring your card within a few inches of a reader for it to work.
What's the best way for me to get to UW Tacoma?
There are several factors that will help guide your decision in how to get to UW Tacoma. The time of day that you need to be here, where you live, cost, etc., all play an important role in your decision. Our advice would be to try out different options (bus, train, drive & park, etc.) several weeks in advance from when you need to be here, if possible. Check out the Trip Planner to see if there are any bus routes located near your home. Talk with fellow students, staff and or faculty to find out how they get here, and how they make it work for them. One crucial piece of advice is to give yourself plenty of time when getting here for the first time, don't wait until your first day to figure it out, as you'll already be stressed about classes, work, etc. Take a trial run on a slower day, such as during the weekend. If you still need help figuring out your commute options, employees can contact the Employee Transportation Coordinator, James Sinding, at jamess7@uw.edu, or for students, the Student Transportation Senator at asuwts8@uw.edu who would be happy to help you!
One of the best ways to figure out where to park is to look at your class schedule or work location (if an employee). See if you can park the closest to those places. If you're willing to walk (and get some exercise!), check out the many locations located near the campus but a walking distance away. Another factor that determines where to park is the cost. Generally speaking, the closer you are to campus, the more you are going to pay. Check out our parking section for more information. Also, always be aware of your surroundings and use common sense in terms of safety and your belongings. Have parking questions? Email our parking program at uwtpark@uw.edu.
Is it safe to park here?
Yes, but it is important to remember that campus lots are open. The campus has no special protection against vehicle crimes. Campus Safety officers patrol the parking lots and streets as a proactive measure and deterrent. Tacoma police also make occasional patrols through the campus and surrounding areas. The best defense against a vehicle break in is to make your car as unattractive as possible to thieves either with an alarm or an anti-theft device such as a steering wheel lock. Also, don't leave anything of value visible in an unoccupied car.
UW Tacoma offers Safety Escorts that will walk you to your car (if it is parked on campus).
Where and how can I get a parking permit?
You can view the map of UW Tacoma parking lots here and find information on purchasing permits here.
Here's a link to how parking citations are handled at UW Tacoma.
How can I appeal a parking citation?
See above information, and here's the link to the online parking citation appeal form.
How can I find out what bus to take to get to UW Tacoma?
Take advantage of Pierce Transit's Trip Planner, which gives you detailed bus route information to/from UW Tacoma. Be sure to enter your destination as UW Tacoma. We also recommend to doing a "trial run" prior to your first time taking the bus to UW Tacoma (and ideally before your classes start). That way you can work out the kinks and figure out how it worked for you before your first day.
Does UW Tacoma offer designated carpool or vanpool parking?
At this time, we do not offer designated parking for carpoolers or vanpoolers. We hope to be able to offer this in the future. One idea to keep carpooling while also enjoying economical and environmental benefits is to carpool with a fellow student or employee, and just one of you purchases a parking permit. Split the cost internally between the two of you, and whomever drives, places that permit on their car's dashboard! This works because the permits are not tied to the car, so carpool and save money as you wish! Be sure that you are using a current parking permit and park in the designated area for that permit.
Is there free parking at UW Tacoma?
UW Tacoma is an urban campus located in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Because of our location there is a high demand for parking and as such there are few opportunities for free parking. UW Tacoma offers parking permits for parking lots around campus and information on how to obtain a permit can be found here. Most street parking around campus is metered at 75 cents per hour with a maximum time limit of two hours. Those areas not metered generally have 90-minute maximum parking restrictions. The city heavily enforces these restrictions and any infractions will need to be addressed directly with the city.


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The Food Paradox: Scarcity vs Waste
Andrew Lisi	My point of view	 2013-12-30 2013-12-31 4 Minutes
(Leggi la versione in italiano qui)
Christmas Holidays are a good opportunity to stop, reflect and reason about food reality, as it displays on our table and around the world. Here in Italy, most families are used to celebrate preparing immense amounts of dishes, large parts of which will inevitably be thrown away. At the same time, Caritas centres (Catholic venues that offer beds and meals for free or at extremely affordable prices) are getting increasingly crowded – not only by immigrants, but also by new Italian poor, who in the last four years have doubled, now amounting (in absolute terms) to 8 per cent of the population, while relative poverty hits 15,8 per cent of Italians and puts 30 per cent of them at risk of social exclusion.
Italians are apparently swallowing less proteins, while more and more families face relative deprivation. But food waste is the dark side of the coin, in a country which, regardless of its industrial and financial decline, remains one of the richest in the world. There are national organizations, like Banco Alimentare, who recover expiring food from supermarkets and redistribute it, but it's clear that the problem must be addressed on a much larger scale. Recently, the Pope utilized his "spiritual" leverage to spur the masses to not throw away food that could serve to feed many of those in need. To do this, he urged people to collaborate with humanitarian organizations and expand the same basic concept worldwide, as a "therapy against indifference".
The latest edition of the World Bank's Atlas of Global Development, provides a broader view of this stark contrast, where it states that, during the last decades, the world's food supply has expanded faster than its population, but increasing consumption in middle- and high-income economies and industrial demand for agricultural outputs have led to higher prices and local shortages. One billion people lack adequate nutrition to meet their daily needs – a situation that climate change could make worse.
In recent years, the world has had difficulty producing enough food to feed all at affordable prices. Inadequate calorie intake and diets that do not supply vital nutrients take a pervasive toll on early childhood development, impairing children's cognitive development and adversely affecting health and productivity.
The demand for agricultural outputs will continue to grow because of population growth, rising incomes, changes in dietary preferences, and industrial demand for commodities such as maize and oilseeds. By 2050, there will be 9 billion people living on Earth, almost 2 billion more than today. Most will live in cities, but all will depend on agricultural areas around the world to feed them.
On a macro level, meeting the growing demand for food requires producing more food and moving it, often across borders, from surplus to deficit areas. Improving the quality of life of those who produce it requires a continuously increasing productivity and sustainable use of land. In recent decades, about two-thirds of growth of the world agricultural output has come from higher agricultural productivity and only one-third from the expansion of agricultural land. Agricultural output has grown more rapidly than population, but so has the demand for agricultural products. For the past 50 years, production in the developing regions of Asia and South America has grown even faster, around 2 percent a year. But in Sub-Saharan Africa, with some the highest rates of undernourishment, food production has barely kept pace with population increase, and it remains expensive to import food from Latin America, Eastern Europe and other surplus regions.
Producing more affordable food entails more efficient use of the agricultural inputs. Intensified cultivation through the use of fertilizers, pesticides, irrigation, and new plant
varieties can make limited land more productive. Such practices, however, may also cause further environmental degradation. Moreover, agricultural inputs are becoming
costlier along with rising crude oil prices. The effects of climate change that causes more frequent droughts and floods as well as more erratic weather patterns represent another challenge to efforts to raise agricultural productivity.
Many poor farmers subsist on fragile lands, not always well suited to intensive farming. Even on lands suitable for intensive farming practices, the farmers often lack fertilizers, farm equipment, irrigation systems, and high-yielding plant varieties and are poorly linked to markets for their produce. Overgrazing, deforestation, improper crop rotation, and poor soil and water management contribute to land degradation. The degradation of land reduces its productivity, encouraging growing populations to move on to new and poorer land, converting forests and fragile, semiarid areas into low productivity cultivated areas.
Sustainable production methods, based on environmentally sound practices, along with the development of more efficient markets for farm inputs and outputs and off-farm activities,
are the keys to improving rural livelihoods and expanding the global food supply. Such issues are being introduced with much vigor into the ongoing discussion on the post-2015 development agenda set by the United Nations, and are part of proposed goals and targets on nutrition.
Going back to the inequality in food distribution, it's interesting to take a look at how calories' consumption varies around the world, along with the percentage of income spent on food and the rate of underweight. There is an overwhelming contrast with the heavy incidence of obesity and that kind of diseases in the industrialized world.
Is that all? Of course not. It could be argued that the imbalances in food distribution are just one part of the consumption dilemma, as nowadays a Westerner consumes ten times more than a citizen from the rest of the world. The equilibrium is already shifting, and it should be considered along with the differences in the distribution of income, but that's another story…
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. . . to try to take pictures that are impossible to take.
Africa ReViewed: The Photographic Legacy of Eliot Elisofon showcases the African photography of celebrated Life magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon and explores the intricate relationships between his photographic archives and art collection at the National Museum of African Art. It was Elisofon's images-perhaps more than any other American photographer's-that framed America's perceptions of Africa and its diverse arts and cultures during the 20th century.
A world-class photographer, Eliot Elisofon was best known for his early color photography and photographic essays in Life magazine. He traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America for Life, Time, National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, book publishers, and film and television producers. From 1947 to 1972, Elisofon undertook 11 expeditions to Africa and produced five photo feature stories for Life.
He pioneered color photography during the 1950s and directed and produced motion picture films and television programs on the arts and cultures of Africa during the 1960s and early 1970s. As both a writer and a photographer, Elisofon published illustrated books, including The Sculpture of Africa (with William Fagg, 1958), The Nile (1964), and Color Photography (1964). He was a member of the Photo League in New York City (serving as president from 1940 to 1941), the Explorer's Club, and the Royal Anthropological Society (UK).
The Archives he donated . . . will long continue to inform the scholarship of African studies and may serve as the best monument to a dedicated photographer and an impassioned Africanist.
The Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives was founded in 1973 when Life magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon bequeathed his extensive collection of African art and photography-over 700 works of art, 80,000 color slides, negatives and photographs, and 120,000 feet of motion picture film and sound-to the Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. (which became the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in 1979). In celebration of the founding of the archives, Africa ReViewed: The Photographic Legacy of Eliot Elisofon draws from 30 years of Elisofon's travels, photography, collecting, writing, and filmmaking in Africa. It features selected works of art from Elisofon's personal collection, in conversation with his vintage black-and-white prints, early color images, experimental studio photography, slide shows, motion pictures, and television programs.
From Elisofon's innovative photography of African sculptures to intimate portraits and scenes of everyday life, the political intensity of independence and the grandeur of nature, his photographic collection frames the richness of the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives today. The archives is the largest single repository of historical images of Africa and currently encompasses a half million items of scholarly and popular interest on the history of Africa and African photography.
Support for Africa ReViewed: The Photographic Legacy of Eliot Elisofon provided by Credit Suisse, Pannonia Foundation, Dedalus Foundation, and Robert and Nancy Nooter. The National Museum of African Art is also grateful to Jill and Elin Elisofon for their longtime interest and support of the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives.
All photographs are by Eliot Elisofon and are from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives (EEPA) unless noted otherwise. Editorial rights for all Elisofon images taken in 1947, 1951, and 1959 are managed by Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images.


The FC Dallas U-18's defeated Monterrey 2-1 Sunday night to secure their first ever Dallas Cup Super Group title and becoming the first MLS academy to win the prestigious tournament.
After coming close last year, falling to Everton in the semi-final last year, the team finished top of their group to clinch a spot in the knockout stage. After defeating Coritiba 2-1, Dallas would advance to play Monterrey in the final. Midfielder Paxton Pomykal opened up the scoring with a goal in the 23rd minute, with a perfectly slotted shot. Monterrey would equalize off a free kick rebound in the 81st minute.
Arturo Rodriguez took on defenders before launching a strike from about 30 yards out in the 89th minute, which snuck past Monterrey keeper Alexis Lina to give the team the win.
This year, FC Dallas decided to bring down three players that they had recently signed to homegrown contracts to play in the tournament. Jesus Ferreira, Reggie Cannon, Pomykal were all placed on the FC Dallas U-18 roster. For the current group, it was the one title they were missing, after winning the US Developmental Academy title last year.
The impact of the players was noticeable on the field. Ferreira had four goals in the tournament and set up Pomykal, who had three goals in the tournament, for the game winner against Coritiba Friday that secured their place in the final. Cannon was a great defensively, providing maturity that isn't seen often at the academy level.
The three professionals left an impact off the field as well, according to head coach Francisco Molina.
For the entire club, this trophy means a lot. Coach Oscar Pareja, technical director Fernando Clavijo, and owner Dan Hunt all went down to celebrate with the players after the victory. It is the culture established in the club, winning from every level. For Pomykal, it was a special moment for the family at FC Dallas.


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Allies, Martial Artists, Characters,
Friends of Robin
Chu-hui
"The Quest"
The True Master
Robin and Katarou
A high mountaintop in Asia
Robin, Her guardians
Cheating, Impure martial artists
High-level skill with the martial arts rivaling that of even Batman's ability in prime
Wooden staff
Chu-hui, more commonly known as the True Master, is an ally and mentor of Robin.
1 Character History
Character History
When Robin first encountered and lost a fight to the villainous martial artist Katarou, the latter implied that he had been trained by the legendary True Master. From what little information Robin could gather, the True Master lived on a mountain somewhere in Asia, and only the most serious of students would ever have a chance to be trained by him. Intent on improving his fighting skills and to eradicate the blot on his honor, Robin departed for the True Master's abode.
In the village at the foot of the mountain, Robin encountered a weak woman named Chu-hui, who followed him up the mountain, giving clues Robin did not (or did not want to) understand, and scolding him for his impatience. After many hazardous tests, Robin arrived at the top of the mountain, only to be intercepted by Katarou. In fact, Katarou had not trained with the True Master yet, but intended to do so now. He had goaded Robin into seeking out the Master, let him bypass the tests in his stead and thereby pave the way for him. Now Katarou sought to collect his unrightful prize.
At the verge of loss, Robin was encouraged by Chu-hui to rise and meet Katarou in battle, despite his fatigue, and take what was rightfully his. Using the experiences Robin had gained from his journey, he defeated Katarou. It turned out that Chu-hui was in fact the True Master; she denounced Katarou as a thief and a cheater and had her trial guardians throw him off the mountain. After wryly chiding Robin for taking her challenge too seriously, she accepted him as her student.
While being well past her life-related prime, Chu-hui is physically and mentally still very capable, and a legendary master of the martial arts.
"The Book/Listen" (Nightmare)
"Love is a Battlefield" (Mentioned)
Chu-hui is named after the series' background painter.
Her name is never spoken in the episode, but is revealed in the end credits.
Chu-hui is voiced by Takayo Fischer, who also voiced the bigger version of Kairi Tanaga, a character from Batman Beyond. Kairi acted in a similar fashion in the episode "Curse of the Kobra". She appears to be a harmless bystander (in that case, a fish vendor) who turns out to be a venerated martial arts master.
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Martial Artists


The base model comes with a 5.4 liter V8 engine and manual transmission… all the better for blowing the competition off the line… not that we want to race it… of course we don't want to race it (which font indicates sarcasm?). Maybe we just want to cruise along at reasonable speeds listening to our satellite radio (standard) or taking advantage of the Bluetooth capabilities (standard) to call our friends and tell them to look out their window as we drive by… slowly… so we can see the envy on their faces. Slow speeds are okay because the Shelby just looks fast, even when it's sitting still. Which is good because I don't imagine this car will be around the lot for long… I'd better at least go *sit* in it while I have the chance!


Fifty children died from abuse and neglect in Missouri in 2007, ranking the state fifth in such deaths nationwide, according to the Every Child Matters Educational Fund. Child abuse is a societal problem with so many causes and responses that entire agencies, professions, and organizations have been created to address it. Their efforts are valiant, but they are overwhelmed and understaffed.
Funding is scarce, turnover chronic. The system is imperfect, some children slip through the cracks. We, the general public, would be naive, even irresponsible, to rely solely on the professionals to prevent child abuse. We are all responsible for the well-being of Missouri's children.
One need not possess expertise to positively impact the lives and futures of our most vulnerable children. Opportunities abound for those wishing to make a difference. One such opportunity exists through Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA trains volunteers to advocate in juvenile court for children who are removed from abusive homes and placed in foster care. Imagine being whisked out of your home at the age of 5 carrying only your teddy bear (if you're lucky), separated from siblings, not knowing when or if you'll see them again. CASA volunteers become guardian angels for these children during a scary and turbulent time.
Currently there are approximately 1,300 CASA volunteers serving roughly 2,200 children in Missouri. These lay citizens commit their time and tenacity to ensure that their "CASA kids" receive appropriate services, spend as little time as possible in the system, and ultimately land in safe and secure homes.
But 7,200 foster children in Missouri do not have a CASA. The Missouri CASA Association strives to expand CASA services throughout the state by supporting 21 existing local programs and creating new programs in unserved areas.
No single person or group can eradicate child abuse.
But if each of us makes some modest contribution, time, money, anything, together we can send every foster child in Missouri a guardian angel.
For information about supporting CASA or becoming a volunteer, visit www.mocasa.net or call 573-256-1445.


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Q: Access Denied using taskkill from python script I'm trying to open and close the osk.exe keyboard from a python script in WIN10.
I can open it with:
import os
os.popen("osk.exe")

but when I try to close it with:
import os
os.popen('taskkill /IM osk.exe /F')

I get Access Denied error from the OS.
The same thing appens when I try to execute the same commands on the shell.
I think It could be a permissions problem because of osk requires elevate permissions, but I don't know how to avoid it.
Thanks,
Federico.

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Want to roam the rolling green hills, explore fairytale castles or taste the culinary delicacies of the southern farmland of Luxembourg? You can do all this, and more, when you book bargain flights to Luxembourg.
Find the top cheap flights to Luxembourg at Telme.com when you're planning your ideal holiday. To visit this land of great natural beauty, rich in history, start by using the handy booking engine which will help you get your tickets now.


Isn't this kitchen oh-so yummy? Popped up on Pinterest, and I was immediately a smitten kitten, mainly because of that delightful non-color combination: grey, gold, and white. Amazing how these neutral non-colors can accomplish so much together.
No surprise that neutral-loving me adoooores these! I have a few of these images on my Pinterest boards too. I especially love that bedroom with the gold mirror. Calming and luxurious.
I'm pretty sure I have pinned almost ALL of these images. One of my favorite color combos!
I saw that first image yesterday and fell in love! Gold can really turn a neutral room into a glam one. Also love that clutch!
LVOE this color palette!! For the home and for fashion! Great picks!
Obsessed with these non-color colors together!
Obsessed with this combo- throw in a little blushy pink and you've got my all time favourite mix...gorgeous inspiration shots and I'll take one of each from your shopping list- gorgeous!
This is definitely one of my favorite color combinations and probably the best way to do neutrals in my opinion. Also, the heart top is so cute!
I LOVE this combo! I actually just did a post on white and gold. It's so clean and inspirational!
I love this combo too and need some advice. I'm redoing my kitchen and I want to add that amazing new brass pendant light from Urban Outfitters and the Jonathan Adler "Parker" flush mount in brass but I don't know how it'll work with stainless appliances and faucet. I could change the cabinet hardware but changing the faucet isn't in the budget. Do I just for a mis-matched stainless/silvery and brass mix?? What do you think?
this color combo looks so effortless together. Love it in the first kitchen and the bathroom.
I like this combo a lot! I never used to think that gray and gold belonged together, but then I realized gold goes a long way towards warming up the gray (which can sometimes seem a little cold). I love the gilded mirrors so much.
I am in love with those pendant fixtures!
Wonderful pics. Love the taupe entry - it looks sooo inviting.
How great is that huge mirror over the bath tub? My apartment is full of gold accents, but I still want more!
Love that gold mirror in the first photo! So amazing!
I absolutely love the gold, silver and neutral color palette! Gorgeous!
This is an amazing color combination!
these non-colors are the best colors, i find, when it comes to classy kitchens, wardrobes, etc. you have a very good eye for beautiful things miss alaina!


"Little benownst to the world all this time, GoldenEye (N64) has a fully-functional ZX Spectrum 48x emulator built into it."
Remake to be revealed at E3.
GoldenEye 007 was one of the famous first person shooters for the Nintendo 64.
We interviewed Duncan Botwood on GoldenEye and Perfect Dark for N64, and learned some fascinating new information.
We throw our support behind a petition to save the Xbox Live Arcade version of Goldeneye 007.


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EDGECAM, by Vero Software, to be Exhibited at FIMM 2016, Feria Internacional de Metalmecánica,
Nov. 10-13, Lima, Peru
Valued for its ability to seamlessly program any machine tool, the EDGECAM solution will be exhibited Nov. 10-13 at FIMM 2016, or Feria Internacional de Metalmecánica, hosted at Centro de Exposiciones Jockey, in Lima, Peru.
Now in its fourth year, FIMM is a popular international metalworking fair designed to offer cutting-edge manufacturing machinery, software, and more. In addition to delivering the latest developments in metal cutting, the fair provides opportunities to network with peers and industry experts.
Visitors to the show are encouraged to learn more about EDGECAM at booth No. 39, where EDGECAM reseller Mecsoft will offer demonstrations of new product features and upgrades.
With the release of EDGECAM 2016 R2, the software is now a 64-bit application that offers increased access to memory, which improves overall efficiency, especially when working with large files. The program is now able to load solid models up to 20 times faster than the previous version.
Among the software's time-saving capabilities is the Waveform roughing strategy, a high-speed machining cycle that is available for milling and turning and delivers consistent tool-engagement with the material, thereby maintaining constant tool-cutting load. By generating smooth toolpath to avoid sharp changes in direction, EDGECAM Waveform maintains machine-tool velocity while decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life.
EDGECAM's Rough Turn cycle now features a new Ramp Cut strategy, which is typically used for turning deep recesses with double- sided turning inserts, and extends tool life as the contact point on the insert is constantly changing, avoiding notching. The new strategy can be used with decreasing cut increments.
The latest version of EDGECAM also offers extended collision detection and improved NC output for machining holes. Working in unison with the Update Fixture command, the Hole Cycle avoids collisions with fixtures by using clearance and retract values parameters.
About EDGECAM
EDGECAM is market-leading CAD/CAM software for CNC programming. With unparalleled ease of use and intelligent toolpath generation, it's the only CAD/CAM system you'll need for 3D milling, mill-turn machining, and multi-axis machining. To learn more about EDGECAM, visit www.edgecam.com.
About Vero Software
Headquartered in England, Vero Software designs, develops, and supplies CAD/CAM/CAE software radically enhancing the efficiency of design and manufacturing processes, providing its customers with exceptional value through high productivity gains and significantly reducing time to market.
The company's world-renowned brands include ALPHACAM, CABINET VISION, EDGECAM, Machining STRATEGIST, PEPS, RADAN, SMIRT, SURFCAM, WORKNC and VISI, along with the production control MRP system JAVELIN. Despite the diversity of application, these solutions have one thing in common: they all address the rising challenges of achieving manufacturing efficiencies and bring huge value to the operations in which they are deployed.
Vero has direct offices in the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, USA, Brazil, Netherlands, China, South Korea, Spain and India supplying products to more than 45 countries through its wholly owned subsidiaries and reseller network.
Vero is part of Hexagon (Nordic exchange: HEXA B), a leading global provider of information technologies that drive quality and productivity across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.
For more information, please visit www.verosoftware.com.


In our household, entertaining is a MUST! We love offering our home and hearts to friends, family and business partners alike. That makes A LOT of weekends and weeknights busy and of course with tempting food around. Over the years, I have developed "Rita Alternatives" that work for my lifestyle, while not having to compromise flavour nor quality. Last weekend's visit with my cousin Lisa, who also is an advocate for her health, had us making a deconstructed Nicoise Salad. The salad was a real hit, especially with my husband who is always brutally honest! We had all of the ingredients on the table, and everyone could pick and chose how much of each ingredient would make up their masterpiece. Double potatoes Dario???
It literally took 15 minutes to prepare- which is the perfect time frame to crack open a nice, chilled bottle of MATUA (White New Zealand Wine with fruity notes) which paired perfectly with our salad (named for its origin in NiceFrance).
If you entertaining (or not this weekend)- try it on for size! You can replace some of the ingredients if they don't appeal to you. Oh, I would have definitely incorporated Anchovies next time!
Blend all ingredients in small blender or magic bullet. Serve.
Place all ingredients out on platters and let your guest assemble as they please!! Bon Apetit!


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Джерри Орбак
Jerry Orbach
Jerome Bernard "Jerry" Orbach (October 20, 1935 – December 28, 2004) was an American actor and singer, well known for his starring role as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the Law & Order television series and as the voice of Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, as well as for being a noted musical theatre star; his prominent roles included originating the character of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical play in history, as Chuck Baxter in the original production of Promises, Promises (for which he won a Tony Award), Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, and Billy Flynn in the original production of Chicago.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Orbach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mad Dog Coll
Belle's Magical World
A Gnome Named Gnorm
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Prince of the City
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Out for Justice
Serial Killers: Profiling the Criminal Mind
Cop Hater
Chinese Coffee
Mr. Saturday Night
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Broadway: The Golden Age
Fore Play
The Magic of Herself the Elf
Try to Remember: The Fantasticks
Dead Women in Lingerie
Quiet Killer
A Fan's Notes
Prince of Central Park
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
The Imagemaker
I Love N.Y.
F/X
Broadway's Lost Treasures
California Casanova
Belle's Tales of Friendship
Love Among Thieves
Kojak: None So Blind
Broadway Bound
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Mastergate
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!


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Q: Node JS and Mongoose How to get data from 2 collections? I need to get all docs from service collection and it's showing all records when i console content. In content collection there is field mids which is media id and all images are going to media collection. I need to get media url for specific service. But when i console content.mids it returns undefined .Do i need to change in query?
Code is attached for your reference.
// Controller
 services: (req, res) => {

    Posts.find({content_type:'service'}).then(function(content) {
                console.log(content); //right
                console.log(content.m_ids); //showing undefined

            Media.findById(content.m_ids).then(media => {

                res.render('default/services', {content: content, reqUrl: req.url});
            });
    })

 }

Services Model
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
const Schema = mongoose.Schema;

const Schema = new Schema({

    content_type: {
        type: String,
        required: true,
        maxlength:20
    },
    content_title: {
        type: String,
        required: true,
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Tonight's Debate.
Let's face it. If you're in Obama's camp, you're sure he won. (I am.) If you're in McCain's camp, you're exchanging high fives over how well he did.
The only people this debate mattered to are the undecideds. And I've just got one thing to say about the undecideds.
How pathetically clueless or apathetic do you have to be to be undecided at this point? Is there some nuance of a difference between the two that you need clarified? I'm not telling you who you need to support, but the differences are pretty clear by now. If we're waiting for people who are incapable of telling the difference to decide the election...I'm really scared.
So this is my request to the undecideds. Don't vote. Please. Don't. Vote. You're too stupid to decide an election. Just stay home on Election Day. I'm laying odds you can find a Honeymooners marathon somewhere on TV. Bang. Zoom. Alice. Yeah, that'll be fun.
Posted by Nathan at 10:56 PM
With all due respect, I must strongly disagree. Let's see if I can articulate why I think you're being way too harsh.
Take me, for example. I'm an independent, and on many levels neither of these candidates resonate with me. There are positions on both sides that I strongly have problems with, and there are bills, including the bailout bill (yes, fixes were/are needed, no, the current bill wasn't it, especially with all the pork added, but that's a side issue) that both of them voted for that I disagree with.
I am a person who is more fiscally conservative than either, and don't see how either of them can support the spending programs and tax cuts they each espouse without continued huge deficits. And neither have said much about critical issues like how we can revamp our tax system to make it simple and fair, our crumbling infrastructure, waste and lack of accountability at all levels of government, the petty bickering among our intelligence agencies that is sabotaging our ability to collect and analyze intelligence, etc.
Further, both candidates have supported and continue to support positions that give the federal government power over our lives that I strongly oppose. Some of these positions overlap, and some are unique to each candidate.
I don't think any of the debates added much information, other than neither candidate can seem to get their facts straight. And they're not debates in the true sense anyway.
So, for me, in some ways I feel that I will either be voting for the candidate who is least objectionable, or a third party candidate like Bob Barr.
I'm not apathetic - far from it. This is an important, even critical election. Even were it not, I take the exercise of my franchise seriously, and that means research and long, hard thought.
Clueless? Perhaps, but I'd like not to think so. What I am is frustrated with both major candidates when it comes to the issues and any realistic chance of making course corrections this country needs.
Am I leaning in a direction? Yes. Do either of the candidates hold positions I agree with? Yes. Do one of them annoy me more than the other? Yes.
But this election cries out so desperately, in my opinion, for a viable third party. And thus I struggle with my vote for President.
By the way, I have made my decision on state and local elections.
My two cents. Make of it what you will.
John the Scientist said...
I'm with Vince.
However, Nathan's right about the largest segement of undecideds, Vince. You and I are in the minority.
Oh fine Vince,
Go and apply thought and reason to my knee-jerk, pull-it-out-of-my-ass pontificating. (I am, however sticking to my premise.)
Go and apply thought and reason to my knee-jerk, pull-it-out-of-my-ass pontificating.
My pleasure :-)
Vince, John--you know I respect you guys, but I'm not sure I'm completely buying it. I understand that neither candidate is who you want, and that you don't want to commit to either candidate, and that whomever you're leaning towards you don't like... but Nathan's premise still holds. There's enough information already on the table, and has been for weeks (if not months) for both of you to decide how or if you're going to vote. I'm not saying I don't respect your grounds for holding your nose and closing your eyes when you vote, or that you shouldn't vote for a write in or third-party, or even that I wouldn't respect a principled decision to stay at home or toss a coin.
Okay, so Nathan was off and maybe out-of-line when he said "clueless" or "apathetic," because you clearly have clues and, if anything, care pretty damn strongly. But the only reason to be "undecided" is that you don't want to decide or that you're really "decided" and you just can't believe the choice you feel forced into. But then I have to wonder what the hell y'all are thinking in the rhetorical sense--that is, I understand the thought processes the two of you are describing, and I've been there in plenty of elections since I started voting nearly 20 years ago, but nonetheless, what the hell are you thinking? The differences are obvious, the issues are clear, and if neither candidate has been explicit about certain crucial policies or unrealistic about how they'll pay for others, their thought-processes, intellectual approaches, and basic philosophies are quite clear from how they've run their campaigns, who they've surrounded themselves with and selected as advisors and running mates, their distinctive rhetorical styles, etc. Nobody may know exactly how McCain or Obama would react to a Black Monday, Pearl Harbor, Cuban Missile Crisis or 9/11--but I think everybody in the country can make an educated guess (which may be wrong, of course, still...) and decide which one seems preferrable. You can oversimplify it to the "fighter pilot" aprroach versus the "law professor" approach if you'd like, but it's pretty clear now that the men have run their campaigns for better or worse with either a fighter pilot's reflexes or a law professor's contemplation; merely leaving the question of which one do you prefer all-in-all.
The apt cliche at this point would be "shit or get off the pot." I really don't think there are any good reasons for you to be undecided, even if it means you're voting against my guy. But hey, it's your right to do a coin toss in the booth on 11/4, if that's your pleasure.
Eric on racial grounds alone - that Obama subjected his kids, one quarter white, to "Reverend" Wright, I will never vote for him. As a parent of inter-racial kids, and as someone who grew up in a black church (so I know there are other choices besides Wright, just not other choices that protect a half-black politician from charges of not being black enough) Obama disgusts me on a very personal, visceral level.
My indecision is whether I hold my nose and vote for the Constitution gutting author of McCain Feingold, or vote Libertarian despite that party's being in the grips of the Ayn Rand fan club.
neurondoc said...
My husband is now mostly-decided, and he may fall into the I-can't-believe-I'm-going-to-vote-for-that-guy category more than any other place. Weirdly, he has spent time convincing his family in Ohio to vote for Obama, although he has come around to the Obama camp only very recently. He is neither apathetic, nor clueless, but rather dismayed by both candidates and was trying to figure out if he was going to vote against one of them, for a write-in candidate (my suggestion of Lyndon LaRouche was not received in the spirit in which it was given), or actually FOR one of the candidates. I suspect that he is voting against McCain/Palin as much as anything at this point.
Vince -- love the picture. I will be giving a neuroanatomy lecture in the spring, and I plan to begin it with the Brainstem song from Pinky and the Brain. Neuroscience humor that makes me howl. (Okay, I'm pathetic, you can think it; just don't tell me.)
Well, see, John--in a sense you don't even count as "undecided" in the manner most people have been using the phrase. Barr isn't even in the debates, for-better-or worse.
There are rational reasons for voting for a third-party, such as improving the third party's ability to get matching public funds or to qualify for future ballots (check your state election laws). But we both know the Libertarians aren't going to win the Presidency, making that aspect of your vote a choice between McCain and, effectively speaking, nothing. If a vote for Barr will help keep third parties healthy, naturally that's one thing. And hey, it's your right to write in "Mickey Mouse" or "Heinlein's Dessicated Corpse" or a naughty word if you want to.
But as far as Nathan's post was concerned, you're not really undecided in the sense he clearly meant and the debate really couldn't mean anything to you as far as making up your mind is concerned. You seem to have clearly made up your mind you're not voting for Obama--decided. Your remaining choices are McCain and Barr--decided. A vote for Barr is at best an architectural vote for the future (i.e. it may matter in the future, but it's irrelevant in the immediate present) and at worst a futile symbolic gesture--decided.
(If I were conniving, I'd try to talk you into voting for Barr, essentially neutralizing your vote. But see, I'm a nice guy, and I do try to be fair.)
As I posted at my own blog this evening, my mind is not only made up but cast--I voted early tonight, and yes, I was proud to vote for the Senator from Illinois.
Do what you got to do, man.
Eric, no matter what I do, I won't flip a coin.
My indecision doesn't come from feeling I don't have enough information. At this point, I seriously doubt that there is undiscovered information that would alter my viewpoints concerning the candidates. If a feeling that I don't have enough information were the cause of my indecision, then I would be more amenable to both Nathan and your viewpoints. I agree, there's more than enough information.
My indecision is in whether to vote for an actual candidate, or do what I number of people I know will be doing, which is writing in "none of the above" for president. I'm torn between being more pragmatic in my decision or voting how I actually feel. I mean, could you see millions of people voting "none of the above" and the signal that would send? Yet, there's no way that many people will vote to send that message, even if that's how they truly feel.
But I really don't have to make a final decision until the day I walk into the voting booth.
Natalie, I love Pinky and the Brain, and any instructor that would begin a class with any songs from the Animanics is an instructor that know that a a dose of humor helps their students absorb material better. So rather than believing you're pathetic, I believe you're way cool, and your students are very lucky to have you as their instructor.
And Eric, I posted after your most recent post, so I know you get what I was saying.
"...on racial grounds alone - that Obama subjected his kids, one quarter white, to "Reverend" Wright, I will never vote for him."
That's actually one aspect of that I haven't heard voiced and hadn't considered. I'm still voting for the guy, but...yeah that takes a big chunk of shiny off.
Nathan: whether John's observation takes the shiny off depends a great deal on how you see race and the racial history of America.
This is a bitter and complex matter. I respect John's position as a member of a multi-racial family. On the other hand, I think identifying Obama's children as "one-quarter" anything is a little off--I don't think John is being intentionally disingenuous, and I don't want to accuse him of that. But the racial politics and history of this country is that Obama's children would be identified as "black" in almost any time and place in America; even that assessment is complicated by the fact that racial identity in, for instance, Louisiana could get complicated by fractions. But as a generalization, the only ethnic group for whom fractional descent has had a long-standing and meaningful cultural and legal distinction has been among Native Americans.
I'll be honest, and maybe I've said this before: I do not find Reverend Wright's statements about race, religion and politics to as disturbing as his statements about HIV and public health, even when I disagree with him about race or politics. (That I disagree with any priest about religion should be a given.) If I had my druthers, I'd be thrilled if the Obamas were secular freethinkers of one stripe or another. Since they're not, I'm going to worry less about how he spends his Sundays and what his ex-pastor said than my general sense of how he'll lead the country.
For the record, I don't care that Palin is a Pentecostal or Biden a Catholic or McCain a whatever-the-hell-McCain is, either, as long as they keep it out of the White House if it comes to it. I think, for the record, that President McCain or President Biden would keep their churches out of public policy the way President Kennedy did and President Wilson did not; I don't trust a President Palin to do the same.
As you all know, I've already voted for Obama/Biden. Rev. Wright didn't enter my head and it doesn't bother me now.
Vince: I do get what you're saying, I just respectfully think it's About That Time. A principled vote for "none of the above" or a third party is clearly something I don't have a problem with: as I've explained at my blog, I voted for Nader in 2000 for reasons I stand behind even now, insofar as what I knew then (if I were to re-do it based on what I know now, sure, I'd have voted for Gore--just like a lot of Republicans).
The "undecideds" that the media are focusing on aren't, as far as I can tell, people who are rebelling against the options, which is what I think you and John are doing; they're people who are accepting the choice they have but won't pick one. I think there's a difference, and I think Nathan's original post applies to that, but I do apologize if I wasn't clear about all that.
My response to John was a short way of saying that I take Obama at his word when he says he really didn't pay that much attention to Wright's rhetoric...and as a discerning adult I don't find it disingenuous that he'd be able to "cherry pick" from Wright's sermons. I also don't take issue with Wright's right to be angry...even if I do think he's a whackjob with a whole lot that he's reported to have said.
Bearing that in mind, now that I have it put in my face, I do have a problem with subjecting highly impressionable children (of any race or mixture), to the same kind of speech. They are, by definition, not capable of picking and choosing the portions of those sermons they should ignore, (assuming they didn't just sleep through them).
As I said, it won't make me change my vote and I still find him to be highly admirable...just now, there's a little bit of tarnish there for me. And that's OK too. I'm not looking for perfection.
And I can understand why it's more personal for John, though.
Well, if you're going to start considering his children, then you also have to start wondering whether the parents discuss with the children about what they're hearing to help them think critically about it and make informed opinions. Some parents do that; do the Obamas?
MWT,
Now we're getting into pure conjecture. I'd imagine like most parents, the depth of those discussions changes with the age of the children.
That's kind of my point. We don't know them or much at all about the specifics of the circumstances between the Obama family, Wright, and their chosen church. I'm not going to make judgements about whether they were right or wrong, and I don't see it as being very relevant to whether he can be a good president.
OK, fine, I'll take it from both sides. On this question (the kids), I am going to judge...and I think he was taking his kids to that church when they were too young to be susceptible to explanations. Like I said, it's not changing my vote, but I'm not going to blindly absolve Obama of any and all sins.
I think he fucked up there.
Note: I think the speech he gave in explanation was about as eloquent and inspirational as you could have asked for...but it doesn't apply to small children.
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