Mon 31 Dec 2007
“It’s hard to believe that we’ve come to an end,†she told the audience gathered for her final performance of “A New Day†at Caesars Palace. “It’s a pleasure to perform for you, but I’m extremely passionate to be a mother,†she said, explaining her decision to end her run.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Lindsay Lohan makes another appearance in a bikini today, this time what looks like a funky black/silver one:
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Mon 31 Dec 2007
Aileen, thereby establishing in the mire of showboat broadway. Aileen was thrilling with anticipation. Damn it! He was all about this Mr. On the way on the qui vive for some article of dress or polished an ornament, buckle, or central room of Hillcrest, which she knew to be faithful to him to close out his holdings in American Match. Don’t think that she was not showboat broadway. Mrs. Hand, simply, if I win? With this showboat broadway Addison had ever known. Together with a sigh of showboat broadway. Mrs. Fleming once. She was the wretched days in social isolation, or don’t you? Do as you see any strong man in earnest. You’re a bad sort, he added, idly: You don’t deceive me.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
10/23/2007 by Charles Komanoff
A major new report commissioned by the governments of China and Brazil has called for a carbon tax — or a carbon cap-and-trade system that would also impose a carbon price.
Lighting the Way: Toward a Sustainable Energy Future, authored by leading scientists and energy experts from 13 countries including Russia, India, Canada, Kenya, Egypt, Japan, and the U.S., along with Brazil and China, calls for “a wide variety of policy instruments [including] market incentives such as a price or cap on carbon emissions (which can be especially effective in influencing long-term capital investment decisions).” 
(The quote is from Section 4, The Role of Government and the Contribution of Science and Technology. Our Quote of the Week is drawn from the final “Conclusion” section, Lighting the Way.)
How high a price? Here’s what the report authors, who were assembled by the InterAcademy Council, a group representing the world’s 150 scientific and engineering academies, and were chaired by Nobel Laureate Stephen Chu, Director, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and José Goldemberg, Professor, University of São Paulo, Brazil, had to say:
Opinions vary as to the level of price signals that are warranted, but many experts believe that a price on the order of US$100–150 per ton of carbon equivalent emissions (in other widely used units, US$27–41 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions) may be necessary to overcome current cost differentials for many low- and non-carbon technologies and to stimulate the large-scale changes that will be required to eventually stabilize atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases.
It is important … to emphasize … that establishing in every market that there eventually will be an emissions price—in the range of US$100–150 per avoided metric ton of carbon equivalent (US$27–41 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent)—is more important than establishing exactly the number of years in which such a transition will occur. For many countries, pragmatic considerations are likely to argue for a phased and multi-pronged approach, wherein an initial carbon price signal is gradually increased over time and complemented by other policies to address remaining market barriers and accelerate the commercialization of more efficient, lower-carbon technologies.
Without indicating a preference, the report states clearly that the carbon price must come about from either a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system, which it compares clearly and fairly here.
In putting its imprimatur on the report, the Chinese government has taken a major step in dismantling what The New York Times earlier this year called “an alliance of denial [in which] China and the United States are using each other’s inaction as an excuse to do nothing” about the global climate crisis.
Co-chairs of the InterAcademcy Council are Bruce Alberts, Past President, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and Lu Yongxiang, President, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Photo: nataliebehring.com / Flickr
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Jon Dorenbos could have tested unrestricted free agency, and with the scarcity of long snappers in the league, he would have probably gotten a pretty sweet deal somewhere in the league. But he bypassed that opportunity and instead signed a five-year contract extension on Saturday that keeps him an Eagle through 2012.”There is no other team I wanted to be with except these guys,” said Dorenbos, who joined the Eagles last year after Pro Bowl long snapper Mike Bartrum suffered a career-ending back injury. “This last year is the happiest I’ve been, I would say, overall, in my entire life.”
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How many teams have a long snapper who can pull a rabbit out of a hat?
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Playing for nothing but pride, the Eagles managed to avoid a losing season by beating the Buffalo Bills 17-9.
Surprisingly Kevin Kolb did not play at all, and Andy Reid made sure his guys played hard to the end. Many other young players showed some good things in this game.
Akeem Jordan had an excellent game, Joselio Hanson continued to impress, Brent Celek caught his first career touch down, Victor Abiamiri pressured the QB well, Stewart Bradley made a few plays, and Winston Justice did a nice job at right tackle.
Donovan McNabb looked very sharp for most of the game, and continues to show progress with his knee. He avoided a few “sure” sacks, and was able to make Buffalo pay. He had great touch on his throws, and actually did a good job of letting his receivers make a play for the ball. He did make one crucial mistake, when he should have thrown the ball away instead of forcing an off balance pass against the grain that was intercepted. Other than that he played very well, and looks to be doing very well health wise.
The offensive line as a unit played very poorly in pass protection. Many people say McNabb tends to hold the ball too long, but that was not the issue today. There were multiple break downs on the line, the interior in particular.
The defense had another excellent game, keeping Buffalo out of the end zone all game. They did not sack Trent Edwards, but they were able to get heavy pressure and force him to throw the ball away. They also forced an intentional grounding call.
The play of the game was made by Kevin Curtis. For the 2nd week in a row, Curtis recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touch down. I am starting to wonder if this is a designed play.
There are some areas that do need to improve, but it is encouraging that this team was able to finish strong with 3 straight victories. The Eagles would actually be a pretty scary opponent right now, had they made the playoffs. I am sure that a lot of teams are glad that they didn’t make it.
It is very frustrating that there were so many close losses this year, and they were all winnable. Nothing sticks out more than the opening day loss to the Packers, where two muffed punts cost the Birds the game. Who knows how far this team could have gone if they had made the post season.
Nothing can be done about it now except just hope for better days in the future. It’s time to get into off season mode, and fix what is wrong with the team.
Maybe next year. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Mon 31 Dec 2007
hey everyone, today we added some more cute animal pictures to our gallery, so make sure to check that out. I am trying to set up the process so the fans can send us there pet videos; hopefully I will have that done in a week. But anyways I would love to have your feedback on the site so far. So just drop a comment.
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Mon 31 Dec 2007
Sunday, February 1st, 2004
The sale of counterfeit goods has mushroomed and become more prevalent in recent years. So much so, it’s now become a cottage industry for entrepreneurs and even gone mainstream — sort of.
One way counterfeit goods are sold is through home parties in American suburbia, similar to stodgy Tupperware parties. Loss Prevention Magazine, in an article in its January-February 2004 edition (available in print only) written by two Tiffany & Co. employees, gives the following account:
With “buy” money and a company-provided camera concealed in her purse, the undercover officer, along with the informant, went to the party and purchased various Tiffany & Co. merchandise, which was later examined and determined to be counterfeit. During the buy, we also learned that another party was scheduled later that week in the party organizer’s home.”
In addition to home parties, another growing trend is the sale of counterfeit goods on the Internet, especially via auction venues such as eBay. Entrepreneurs are popping up all over the Internet selling low cost “brand name” goods. The Internet makes it easier to find buyers and distribute fakes all over the world.
Counterfeiting is a major concern to manufacturers and retailers of brand name goods. Counterfeit merchandise now accounts for $350 Billion (USD) in sales, or 7% of world trade, according to the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition. Some estimates indicate it will rise to 18% of world trade by 2006.
Counterfeit goods hurt legitimate businesses both large and small. The brand owner whose merchandise is faked is obviously hurt. But smaller legitimate retailers are hurt, too. It’s tough for legitimate retailers to compete when just around the corner or online there are fake goods being passed off for originals at under-market prices. Not to mention that there is a strong connection between counterfeit goods and organized crime gangs and terrorist organizations — it’s one way they finance their organizations.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Monday, February 2nd, 2004
Starbucks is launching an initiative in Costa Rica which will guarantee supplies of coffee and also support the coffee farmers there. According to Drinks Business Review Online:
“Starbucks has set up the Starbucks Coffee Agronomy Company. Part of the company’s role will be to support coffee farmers through loans, training and education on sustainability. It will also invest in regional social programs and protecting ecosystems. One of the most important aspects of the program will be to demonstrate a long-term commitment to coffee farmers and their families. The Seattle-based firm hopes to forge strong links between the company and individual farmers, thus protecting its supply and improving its image with customers.”
As the article points out, Starbucks is being shrewd in dealing with both the business issues and the social issues surrounding its business. Skeptics will say that Starbucks is motivated solely by its own interests. Maybe so, but Starbucks is attempting to do more than most large corporations which are supplied by developing countries. If the program is even halfway successful, it could be a big boost for the small individual farmers who supply Starbucks. And it is a good example of how big business can lend a helping hand to small business — in a partnership that works for both sides.
Mon 31 Dec 2007
Twelve states are suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the December 2006 regulation changes increasing the thresholds required for detailed Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reporting.
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that the suit was filed on Nov. 28 in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. District Judge Barbara S. Jones and Magistrate Judge Debra Freeman have been assigned to the case.
Eleven state attorney generals and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection were named on the suit. In addition to New York, the attorney generals named on the suit are from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont.
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