Saturday, April 30, 2011
Quote of the Week
Friday, April 29, 2011
Musings on Energy & Environmental Justice Conferences
By Norris McDonald
I'll bet that I was the only person to participate in both the American Association of Blacks in Energy 34th Annual Conference and the 5th Annual Environmental Justice in America 2011 Conference. Both conferences were on the same days but in different cities. The AABE conference was at the Hyatt in Jersey City, New Jersey and the EJ in America conference was at the Marriott in Washington, DC. I moderated a panel, "Reducing Our Carbon Footprint," at the AABE conference.
Both conferences were great. Both were well atteneded with hundreds of participants and excellent forums. Frank Stewart and Paula Jackson are the principal coordinators of the AABE conference and John Rosenthall is the coordinator of the EJ in America conference.
Maybe next year, if these two camps are going to hold their conferences on the same days, then maybe they should hold a co-conference at the Washington Convention Center or at the Gaylord Convention Center at National Harbor.
Paula Jackson For New AABE President
Select Paula Jackson
New AABE President
The African American Environmentalist Association (AAEA) is endorsing Paula Jackson to be the next president of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).
AAEA President Norris McDonald was president of the Washington, DC AABE Chapter from 1981 through 1984.
McDonald worked with Ms. Jackson when they traveled to South African for 9 days in 2010. [See videos below]
Paula Jackson is the consummate professional and would be a huge asset to AABE as its new president.
Frank Stewart Retiring as President of AABE
AAEA Will Miss This Energy Legend - Frank Will Remain Active On Energy Issues Though
Frank M. Stewart has served as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) since April 2007. AABE’s overall mission involves providing its members (energy professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and students) a pathway to learn more about the energy industry through various means such as education, mentoring, community service and business networking.
Up to July 2004, Frank Stewart was the Executive Director of the Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline, (StEPP), Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado. The StEPP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 2001 to identify viable clean energy, energy efficiency, or pollution prevention projects that are appropriate to address specific criteria required by various funding sources. For the two years prior to accepting the role of Executive Director, Mr. Stewart served as the Chairman of the Board of the Foundation and was instrumental in guiding its creation and development.
The areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy have been Mr. Stewart’s professional focuses for nearly thirty years. From 1994 until his retirement from federal service in 2002, Mr. Stewart was the senior executive in charge of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bolden, Colorado office. In this role, he oversaw the drafting, review, and ratification of the contracts that governed most of the Department’s research, development and deployment in energy efficiency and renewable energy, including the technology development work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
From 1990 to 1994, he served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, with responsibility for several grant programs, and was the principle Federal executive responsible for the Energy Extensions Service and the Local Governments Programs. In addition, Mr. Stewart managed the development and operation of the Petroleum Violations Escrow Fund, a four billion dollar fund established by the federal courts to support energy efficiency efforts through State and Local government. He was also responsible for the Department’s international initiative to market energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Over the course of his DOE career, Mr. Stewart led several Department delegations abroad, including the 1988 Conference in Rome. He led the effort to train the staff of the African Development Bank in renewable energy technology; and he was a member of a National Science Foundation advisory team sent to assist the Romanian Government. He has represented the United States Government in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Mozambique and made presentations at several US/African Ministerial Conference.
Mr. Stewart is the recipient of some of the US DOE’s highest awards including the Pride Award, the Meritorious Service Award, the Distinguished Career Service Award, and the Secretary of Energy’s Gold Medal. He was honored by the Association of Energy Engineers as its Energy Executive of the Year; the National Association of State Energy Officials named him their Energy Advocate of the Year; and he has received similar honors from Fort Valley State University, Texas Southern University, and North Carolina A&T University. Currently he is a member of the Board of Advisors of the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technologies and a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policies and Technologies (NACEPT).
Mr. Stewart and his wife of forty-one years, Regina Diane, have two adult daughters. (AABE)
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Up to July 2004, Frank Stewart was the Executive Director of the Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline, (StEPP), Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado. The StEPP Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 2001 to identify viable clean energy, energy efficiency, or pollution prevention projects that are appropriate to address specific criteria required by various funding sources. For the two years prior to accepting the role of Executive Director, Mr. Stewart served as the Chairman of the Board of the Foundation and was instrumental in guiding its creation and development.
The areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy have been Mr. Stewart’s professional focuses for nearly thirty years. From 1994 until his retirement from federal service in 2002, Mr. Stewart was the senior executive in charge of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bolden, Colorado office. In this role, he oversaw the drafting, review, and ratification of the contracts that governed most of the Department’s research, development and deployment in energy efficiency and renewable energy, including the technology development work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
From 1990 to 1994, he served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, with responsibility for several grant programs, and was the principle Federal executive responsible for the Energy Extensions Service and the Local Governments Programs. In addition, Mr. Stewart managed the development and operation of the Petroleum Violations Escrow Fund, a four billion dollar fund established by the federal courts to support energy efficiency efforts through State and Local government. He was also responsible for the Department’s international initiative to market energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Over the course of his DOE career, Mr. Stewart led several Department delegations abroad, including the 1988 Conference in Rome. He led the effort to train the staff of the African Development Bank in renewable energy technology; and he was a member of a National Science Foundation advisory team sent to assist the Romanian Government. He has represented the United States Government in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Mozambique and made presentations at several US/African Ministerial Conference.
Mr. Stewart is the recipient of some of the US DOE’s highest awards including the Pride Award, the Meritorious Service Award, the Distinguished Career Service Award, and the Secretary of Energy’s Gold Medal. He was honored by the Association of Energy Engineers as its Energy Executive of the Year; the National Association of State Energy Officials named him their Energy Advocate of the Year; and he has received similar honors from Fort Valley State University, Texas Southern University, and North Carolina A&T University. Currently he is a member of the Board of Advisors of the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technologies and a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policies and Technologies (NACEPT).
Mr. Stewart and his wife of forty-one years, Regina Diane, have two adult daughters. (AABE)
AABE Holds 34th Annual Conference in Jersey City, NJ
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AAEA President Norris McDonald moderated a panel on "Reducing Our Carbon Footprint." Panelists included John Cain, Principal Advisor Carbon Management for Chevron, Robert Catell, Chairman of Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center, Kipp Coddington, Partner in Mowrey, Meezan, Coddington & Cloud, and TJ Tuscai, Chief Operating Officer for NextEra Energy Resources, LLP.
“At a time when energy is a leading driver of economic growth, this conference provided the backdrop to what it means to have a sustainable community and how the energy industry is a leading innovator during these times”, said Frank Stewart, President and COO of the association. “While national policy encourages participation in our green economy, it is important to appreciate that industry, policy makers and communities are increasingly challenged to balance the competing needs of their constituents. This conference not only discussed the challenges, but also suggested some possible solutions.”
The 34th National Conference featured chief executives, regulators, government officials and other industry leaders from around the country.
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Environmental Justice Conference a Very Big Success
State of Environmental Justice in America 2011 Conference
The National Small Town Alliance, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Howard University School of Law and others, kicked off the State of Environmental Justice in America 2011 Conference this week in Washington, D.C.
This year's conference theme was "Building the Clean Energy Economy with Equity," and focused on climate change, green jobs and equity for low-income, minority and Tribal populations. The main goal was to continue bringing together participants from Federal agencies, academia, business and industry, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and local communities to participate in a dialogue on achieving equality of environmental protection.
It was always a dream of the environmental justice movement to hold consistent meetings to address the aforementioned issues. The annual E.J in America Conference, coordinated by John Rosehthall, has made that dream into a reality.
Some of the speakers included:
Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-6)
Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen (VI)
Robert Stanton, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior
The Department of Energy's Associate Deputy Secretary Melvin G. Williams Jr.
Harris Sherman, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ignacia Moreno, Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice
The conference was held April 27 - 29, 2011, at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C.
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The National Small Town Alliance, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Howard University School of Law and others, kicked off the State of Environmental Justice in America 2011 Conference this week in Washington, D.C.
This year's conference theme was "Building the Clean Energy Economy with Equity," and focused on climate change, green jobs and equity for low-income, minority and Tribal populations. The main goal was to continue bringing together participants from Federal agencies, academia, business and industry, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and local communities to participate in a dialogue on achieving equality of environmental protection.
It was always a dream of the environmental justice movement to hold consistent meetings to address the aforementioned issues. The annual E.J in America Conference, coordinated by John Rosehthall, has made that dream into a reality.
Some of the speakers included:
Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-6)
Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen (VI)
Robert Stanton, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Interior
The Department of Energy's Associate Deputy Secretary Melvin G. Williams Jr.
Harris Sherman, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ignacia Moreno, Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice
The conference was held April 27 - 29, 2011, at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C.
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Global Microcredit Has Great Potential
First question:
You write that microcredit — small loans to poor people — “has generated more enthusiasm and support than perhaps any other development tool in history.” You agree that microcredit has great potential, but you also suggest that it’s been oversold. What’s known at this point about how it does, and does not, improve people’s lives?Read more here.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Export-Import Bank of the United States Continues to Offer Export Financing
Ready to take the plunge and find out everything there is to know about all the offerings from the Export-Import Bank of the United States? Click here.
Now, don't say we didn't tell you about this little "financing exports" goldmine.
Illustration: Exim United States (How Export-Import Bank Supports Jobs)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
World Dining: Find Your City Plates
Collection 1: Berlin, Shanghai, Los Angeles and Cairo.
Collection 2: New Orleans, Washington DC., Las Vegas and Dubai
Collection 3: New York, St. Petersburg, Brasilia, Melbourne
Collection 4: London, Rome, Mexico City and Tokyo.
Collection 5: Chicago, Montreal, Paris and Mumbai.
The 12" diameter porcelain plates -- priced U.S. $50/plate -- are individually boxed with a key. Purchase the full collection of 20 cities here.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
AAEA - Texas Launches New Website
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| Delmetria Millener & Norris McDonald |
AAEA Texas Director Delmetria Millener is busy greening Texas.
Chart Your Export Strategy: Global Strategic Alliance Is a Choice
Here's how it works and what it can and cannot do for you.
Posted by: Laurel Delaney, The Global Small Business Blog
Monday, April 25, 2011
TOP LAST.FM
1.ADELE - ROLLING IN THE DEEP
2. [+23] Lady Gaga - Judas
3. [-1] Foo Fighters - Rope
4. [+2] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
5. [-2] Foo Fighters - Bridge Burning
6. [+2] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
7. [+4] The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness
8. [+2] Rihanna - S&M
9. [-5] Foo Fighters - Dear Rosemary
10. [+4] Adele - Someone Like You
An Oldie But Goodie Article: Grow As You Go Global
Read it here.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Sunday, April 24, 2011
TOP ITUNES WORLDWIDE
1. JENNIFER LOPEZ FEAT. PITBULL - ON THE FLOOR
2) [NEW] Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls)
3) [-1] Lady Gaga - Judas
4) [=] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
5) [+2] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
6) [-1] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
7) [-1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
8) [-5] Rihanna feat. Britney Spears - S&M
9) [+1] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
10) [-2] Jessie J - Price Tag
3) [-1] Lady Gaga - Judas
4) [=] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
5) [+2] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
6) [-1] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
7) [-1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
8) [-5] Rihanna feat. Britney Spears - S&M
9) [+1] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
10) [-2] Jessie J - Price Tag
TOP LATINO
1.SHAKIRA - SALE EL SOL
2) [=] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
3) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [-1] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
5) [+3] Maná - Lluvia Al Corazon
6) [+3] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
7) [+3] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
8) [-1] Ricky Martin - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
9) [+14] Camila - Entre Tus Alas
10) [+1] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
3) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [-1] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
5) [+3] Maná - Lluvia Al Corazon
6) [+3] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
7) [+3] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
8) [-1] Ricky Martin - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
9) [+14] Camila - Entre Tus Alas
10) [+1] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
TOP AUSTRALIA
2) [=] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
3) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
4) [=] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
5)[=] Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
6)[NEW] Lady Gaga - Judas
7)[-1] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
8) [+7] Britney Spears -Till the World Ends
9)[+5] Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song
10)[-2] Chris Brown - Beautiful People
10)[-2] Chris Brown - Beautiful People
TOP ASIA
1. LADY GAGA - BORN THIS WAY
2) [+1] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
3) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
5) [-3] Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith - Never Say Never
6) [=] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
7) [=] Rihanna - S&M
8) [=] Dr.Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey - I Need A Doctor
9) [+1] Taio Cruz - Higher
10) [+2] Wiz Khalifa - Black & Yellow
3) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
5) [-3] Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith - Never Say Never
6) [=] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
7) [=] Rihanna - S&M
8) [=] Dr.Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey - I Need A Doctor
9) [+1] Taio Cruz - Higher
10) [+2] Wiz Khalifa - Black & Yellow
TOP ESPAÑA
2)[-1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
3)[+4] Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat
4)[-1] Pablo Alborán - Solamente Tu
5)[-1] Bruno Mars - Grenade
6)[=] Katy Perry - Firework
7)[+1] Carlos Jean - Lead The Way
8)[-3] Malú - Blanco y Negro
9)[=] La Musicalité - 4 Elementos
10)[-2] Rihanna - S&M
3)[+4] Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat
4)[-1] Pablo Alborán - Solamente Tu
5)[-1] Bruno Mars - Grenade
6)[=] Katy Perry - Firework
7)[+1] Carlos Jean - Lead The Way
8)[-3] Malú - Blanco y Negro
9)[=] La Musicalité - 4 Elementos
10)[-2] Rihanna - S&M
TOP UK
1. LMFAO - PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
2) [NEW] Wretch 32 feat. Example - Unorthodox
3) [-1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [NEW] Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
5) [+3] Chris Brown - Beautiful People
6) [-2] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
7) [-4] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
8) [-3] Black Eyed Peas - just Can't get Enough
9) [+5] Lady Gaga - Judas
10) [-1] Mann - Buzzin
TOP USA
1.RIHANNA FEAT. BRITNEY SPEARS - S&M
2) [-1] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4) [+2] Jeremih feat. 50 Cent - Down On Me
5) [-1] Cee Lo Green - FU
6) [+4] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
7) [=] Chris Brown - Look At Me Now
8) [+1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
9) [-1] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
4) [+2] Jeremih feat. 50 Cent - Down On Me
5) [-1] Cee Lo Green - FU
6) [+4] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
7) [=] Chris Brown - Look At Me Now
8) [+1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
9) [-1] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
10) [NEW] Lady Gaga - Judas
TOP SOUTH AFRICA
1.JENNIFER LOPEZ FEAT. PITBULL - ON THE FLOOR
2) [-1] Jessie J - Price Tag
3) [=] Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder - Rocketeer
4) [+4] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
5) [+1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [-1] Neon Trees - Animal
7) [+9] Taio Cruz - Higher
8) [+3] Goldfish - We Come Together
9) [-1] Elvis Blue - Lighthouse
10) [+5] Jamali - Incurable
2) [-1] Jessie J - Price Tag
3) [=] Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder - Rocketeer
4) [+4] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
5) [+1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [-1] Neon Trees - Animal
7) [+9] Taio Cruz - Higher
8) [+3] Goldfish - We Come Together
9) [-1] Elvis Blue - Lighthouse
10) [+5] Jamali - Incurable
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Girls: Rule the World
Photo credit: ©Laurel Delaney 2011. All rights reserved.
Friday, April 22, 2011
AAEA President Interviewed by Iran TV on Nuclear Power
AAEA President Norris McDonald is interviewed by Nisa Islam, Host of "American Dream" on Press TV [Iran Television], April 12, 2011 at 11 a.m.
AAEA produced a 'Making the American Dream Press TV Show on Nuclear Power.' This production included the entire interview by Nisa Islam with Norris McDonald.
AAEA produced a 'Making the American Dream Press TV Show on Nuclear Power.' This production included the entire interview by Nisa Islam with Norris McDonald.
AAEA President Featured Speaker at Chemist Conference
NOBCChE Executive Board Vice Chairman Perry L. Catchings, Sr. presents AAEA President Norris McDonald with a Kente Cloth, initiating him as an honorary member of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers.
AAEA President Norris McDonald was the featured speaker at the Environmental Science and Policy Symposium at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 38th Annual Technology Conference at the Hilton -Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas on April 20, 2011.
AAEA President Norris McDonald was the featured speaker at the Environmental Science and Policy Symposium at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers 38th Annual Technology Conference at the Hilton -Americas Hotel in Houston, Texas on April 20, 2011.
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Successful Growth Strategies for Global Entrepreneurs
The top 1% of companies from among 380,000 companies reviewed across 10 countries contribute 44% of total revenue and 40% of total jobs while the top 5% contribute 72% of total revenue and 67% of total jobs.Download PDF (380-page report) here.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Import and Export: Join the Discussion
Welcome to the Import and Export Forum!
Connect with you there.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
EPA's Jackson Supports Faith-Based Initiative in Atlanta
EPA Chief To Atlanta to Announce Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative
Administrator Jackson to Also Focus on Children's Health Issues at Emory Town Hall Meeting
On Monday, April 18, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson traveled to Atlanta to announce the formation of EPA’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) Initiative. The Administrator, joined by Dr. Gerald Durley and other community leaders, took part in a roundtable discussion Monday morning on the new initiative. Faith institutions and community groups are an integral part of many of our communities and can play a powerful role in environmental education efforts to support cleaner communities and healthier families.
Later in the afternoon, Administrator Jackson keynoted a Children’s Health Town Hall Meeting at Emory University attended by members of the Rollins School of Public Health and other doctors and health advocates. Children are particularly susceptible to toxins and pollutants in our air and water. Some forms of pollution can cause mental and physical developmental problems, respiratory illnesses and even deaths in children.
EPA recently announced proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards which would require power plants to use pollution control technologies to cut harmful emissions of mercury, arsenic, chromium, nickel and acid gases. These pollutants are linked to neurological problems, developmental disorders in children, respiratory illnesses and other debilitating, costly and often fatal health challenges. Adoption of wide-spread pollution control technology will prevent an estimated 17,000 premature deaths and 11,000 heart attacks while also preventing 120,000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and ensuring about 11,000 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children. For more information on EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards go to: http://www.epa.gov/airquality/powerplanttoxics/
EPA has pledged to work to expand the environmental conversation and build partnerships between government, faith-based and neighborhood organizations to clean up our air, land and water, keep children and families healthy and work for environmental justice.
WHAT: Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Roundtable Discussion
WHO: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
Congressman John Lewis (D-GA)
Gwen Keyes Fleming, EPA Regional Administrator
Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Senior Pastor Providence, Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Brent Owens, St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Alexis Chase, Executive Director, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light
Sally Bethea, Executive Director Upper Chattahoochee River Keepers
Administrator Jackson to Also Focus on Children's Health Issues at Emory Town Hall Meeting
On Monday, April 18, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson traveled to Atlanta to announce the formation of EPA’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) Initiative. The Administrator, joined by Dr. Gerald Durley and other community leaders, took part in a roundtable discussion Monday morning on the new initiative. Faith institutions and community groups are an integral part of many of our communities and can play a powerful role in environmental education efforts to support cleaner communities and healthier families.
Later in the afternoon, Administrator Jackson keynoted a Children’s Health Town Hall Meeting at Emory University attended by members of the Rollins School of Public Health and other doctors and health advocates. Children are particularly susceptible to toxins and pollutants in our air and water. Some forms of pollution can cause mental and physical developmental problems, respiratory illnesses and even deaths in children.
EPA recently announced proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards which would require power plants to use pollution control technologies to cut harmful emissions of mercury, arsenic, chromium, nickel and acid gases. These pollutants are linked to neurological problems, developmental disorders in children, respiratory illnesses and other debilitating, costly and often fatal health challenges. Adoption of wide-spread pollution control technology will prevent an estimated 17,000 premature deaths and 11,000 heart attacks while also preventing 120,000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and ensuring about 11,000 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children. For more information on EPA's proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards go to: http://www.epa.gov/airquality/powerplanttoxics/
EPA has pledged to work to expand the environmental conversation and build partnerships between government, faith-based and neighborhood organizations to clean up our air, land and water, keep children and families healthy and work for environmental justice.
WHAT: Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Roundtable Discussion
WHO: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson
Congressman John Lewis (D-GA)
Gwen Keyes Fleming, EPA Regional Administrator
Dr. Gerald L. Durley, Senior Pastor Providence, Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Brent Owens, St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Alexis Chase, Executive Director, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light
Sally Bethea, Executive Director Upper Chattahoochee River Keepers
EPA Launches Faith-based Neighborhood Partnerships Initiative
EPA’s coordination with White House effort will support environmental education and healthier families
Administrator Lisa P. Jackson today announced the formation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (FBNP) initiative. This announcement reflects EPA’s commitment to the goals of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a priority of President Obama’s. Strong relationships with faith and neighborhood organizations will help promote environmental stewardship that will lead to cleaner communities, encourage healthier families and build a stronger America. These relationships will also help EPA assist communities during times of environmental crisis.
On February 9, 2010, President Barack Obama signed executive order 13498 establishing the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and created an advisory council, which is composed of 25 religious, secular leaders and scholars, and 12 federal faith-based and neighborhood partnerships centers to assess and strengthen partnerships between the U.S. government and community-serving organizations. EPA joined the partnership in October 2010.
Through this initiative, EPA will focus on four areas: establishing a center to work with faith-based and neighborhood groups to increase awareness of environmental issues in communities throughout the country, developing a national plan of action to foster strong relationships between faith and neighborhood organizations, building partnerships between those organizations and government, and developing a website that will house environmental education tool kits and resources.
EPA has pledged to work to expand the environmental conversation and continue the fight for environmental justice to relieve the burdens of pollution in poor and minority communities. In addition, EPA will work with participating institutions to bring green jobs to these communities, increase energy efficiency through EPA’s Energy Star for Congregations program, and improve environmental education and communications. (EPA)
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On February 9, 2010, President Barack Obama signed executive order 13498 establishing the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships and created an advisory council, which is composed of 25 religious, secular leaders and scholars, and 12 federal faith-based and neighborhood partnerships centers to assess and strengthen partnerships between the U.S. government and community-serving organizations. EPA joined the partnership in October 2010.
Through this initiative, EPA will focus on four areas: establishing a center to work with faith-based and neighborhood groups to increase awareness of environmental issues in communities throughout the country, developing a national plan of action to foster strong relationships between faith and neighborhood organizations, building partnerships between those organizations and government, and developing a website that will house environmental education tool kits and resources.
EPA has pledged to work to expand the environmental conversation and continue the fight for environmental justice to relieve the burdens of pollution in poor and minority communities. In addition, EPA will work with participating institutions to bring green jobs to these communities, increase energy efficiency through EPA’s Energy Star for Congregations program, and improve environmental education and communications. (EPA)
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Got a Customer Overseas Who Wants 25,000 Widgets?
Got a customer overseas who has asked you to export 25,000 umbrellas? Fantastic—here's how.Questions? Email me.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chinese Companies Going Global More Than Ever
However, one of the issues that Chinese companies have to contend with when going abroad is how to compete in the global market, and at times, under different business rules then they may be used to here in China.Listen in ... here.
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TOP LAST.FM
1.ADELE - ROLLING IN THE DEEP
2. [+11] Foo Fighters - Rope
3. [+26] Foo Fighters - Bridge Burning
4. [+47] Foo Fighters - Dear Rosemary
5. [+47] Foo Fighters - White Limo
6. [-2] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
7. [+76] Foo Fighters - Arlandria
8. [-5] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
9. [+61] Foo Fighters - These Days
10. [-5] Rihanna - S&M
TOP ITUNES WORLDWIDE
1. JENNIFER LOPEZ FEAT. PITBULL - ON THE FLOOR
2) [NEW] Lady Gaga - Judas
3) [NEW] Rihanna feat. Britney Spears- S&M (Remix)
4) [-2] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
5) [+1] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
6) [-2] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
7) [=] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
8) [+1] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
9) [-4] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
10) [RE] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T,
3) [NEW] Rihanna feat. Britney Spears- S&M (Remix)
4) [-2] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
5) [+1] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
6) [-2] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
7) [=] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
8) [+1] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
9) [-4] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
10) [RE] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T,
TOP LATINO
1.SHAKIRA - SALE EL SOL
2) [=] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [+1] Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin y Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
5) [+1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
6) [+4] Tito El Bambino - Llueve El Amor
7) [-3] Ricky Martin feat. Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
8) [NEW] Maná - Lluvia Al Corazon
9) [-2] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
10) [-2] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [+1] Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin y Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
5) [+1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
6) [+4] Tito El Bambino - Llueve El Amor
7) [-3] Ricky Martin feat. Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
8) [NEW] Maná - Lluvia Al Corazon
9) [-2] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
10) [-2] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
TOP AUSTRALIA
2) [-1] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
3) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
4) [-2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
5)[+9] Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
6)[-1] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
7)[-1] Diddy - Dirty Money - Coming Home
8) [+1] Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi - Beautiful People
9)[-2] Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On
10)[=] Rihanna - S&M
10)[=] Rihanna - S&M
TOP ASIA
1. LADY GAGA - BORN THIS WAY
2) [=] Justin Bieber feat. Jaden Smith - Never Say Never
3) [=] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
4) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
5) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
6) [-1] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
7) [-1] Rihanna - S&M
8) [+2] Dr.Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey - I Need A Doctor
9) [-1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
10) [+2] Taio Cruz - Higher
3) [=] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
4) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
5) [+2] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
6) [-1] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
7) [-1] Rihanna - S&M
8) [+2] Dr.Dre feat. Eminem & Skylar Grey - I Need A Doctor
9) [-1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
10) [+2] Taio Cruz - Higher
TOP ESPAÑA
2)[+1] Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor
3)[+1] Pablo Alborán - Solamente Tu
4)[+2] Bruno Mars - Grenade
5)[-3] Malú - Blanco Y Negro
6)[-1] Katy Perry - Firework
7)[NEW] Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat
8)[+2] Carlos Jean - Lead The Way
9)[-1] La Musicalité - 4 Elementos
10)[-3] Enrique Iglesias - Tonight
3)[+1] Pablo Alborán - Solamente Tu
4)[+2] Bruno Mars - Grenade
5)[-3] Malú - Blanco Y Negro
6)[-1] Katy Perry - Firework
7)[NEW] Alexandra Stan - Mr. Saxobeat
8)[+2] Carlos Jean - Lead The Way
9)[-1] La Musicalité - 4 Elementos
10)[-3] Enrique Iglesias - Tonight
TOP UK
1. LMFAO - PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
2) [-1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
3) [+2] Katy Perry feat. Kanye West - E.T.
4) [+5] Snoop Dogg - Sweat
5) [-1] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
6) [-3] Adele - Someone Like You
7) [+5] Rihanna - S&M
8) [+12] Chris Brown - Beautiful People
9) [-3] Mann - Buzzin
10) [-3] Nicole Scherzinger - Don't Hold Your Breath
TOP USA
1.KATY PERRY FEAT. KANYE WEST - E.T.
2) [=] Rihanna - S&M
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4) [=] Cee lo Green - FU
5) [=] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [+1] Jeremih feat. 50 Cent - Down On Me
7) [-1] Chris Brown - Look At Me Now
8) [+5] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
9) [-1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
4) [=] Cee lo Green - FU
5) [=] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [+1] Jeremih feat. 50 Cent - Down On Me
7) [-1] Chris Brown - Look At Me Now
8) [+5] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
9) [-1] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
10) [=] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
TOP SOUTH AFRICA
1.JESSIE J FEAT. B.O.B - PRICE TAG
2) [+8] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
3) [+2] Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder - Rocketeer
4) [-1] Elvis Blue - Lighthouse
5) [-1] Neon Trees - Animal
6) [-5] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
7) [+1] Axene - Small Town Girl
8) [+4] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
9) [+11] The Arrows - No Robots
10) [+1] Chris Brown - Yeah x3
2) [+8] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
3) [+2] Far East Movement feat. Ryan Tedder - Rocketeer
4) [-1] Elvis Blue - Lighthouse
5) [-1] Neon Trees - Animal
6) [-5] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
7) [+1] Axene - Small Town Girl
8) [+4] Avril Lavigne - What The Hell
9) [+11] The Arrows - No Robots
10) [+1] Chris Brown - Yeah x3
Monday, April 18, 2011
Uncertainty Is The Norm When Studying Abroad
Take a look at what's happening with study abroad programs. To experience life, you have to put yourself out there, take chances, minimize serious risks (hazards) and still move forward on great ideas. Resiliency and adaptability helps here too.
Read the entire article:
Study Abroad in Hot Spots (NYTimes.com)
Illustration credit: Northeastern University, a leader in global experiential learning in Boston, MA
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Expanding Internationally Is Loaded With Potential
Here's how it happened (requires registration to read entire article):
Small businesses go global to bolster sales.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Photo credit here.
Friday, April 15, 2011
President Obama at Al Sharpton's MLK, Jr. Commemoration
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
By Norris McDonald
It has been a week since I attended Rev Al Sharpton's annual tribute to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Obama spoke at the event and that gave the dinner/tribute an entirely different flavor. I have been to several of the annual dinners and have participated in Rev Sharpton's accompanying conference. This time we had to 'processs in' at the Sheraton in mid-town Manhattan. It gave the event an extra added flavor of 'importance.' We lined up on the street outside and everybody shared various little stories. I invited my friend Cathy Taylor to accompany me to the event. She's a Manhattan corporate lawyer.
President Obama's speech was 'on the money.' He was clearly reaching out to the African American community by appearing at the Sharpton event. Sharpton was 'eating it up.' Enjoying every minute of having the President of the United States as the keynote speaker at his annual dinner. I love attending these types of events. Rev Sharpton and President Obama are two of the smartest men I have ever met. Seeing them cooperate at such an event was inspiring to me. Although people see Rev Sharpton as some kind of street ramblerouser, this dinner is always sponsored by some of the largest corporations in America.
By Norris McDonald
It has been a week since I attended Rev Al Sharpton's annual tribute to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Obama spoke at the event and that gave the dinner/tribute an entirely different flavor. I have been to several of the annual dinners and have participated in Rev Sharpton's accompanying conference. This time we had to 'processs in' at the Sheraton in mid-town Manhattan. It gave the event an extra added flavor of 'importance.' We lined up on the street outside and everybody shared various little stories. I invited my friend Cathy Taylor to accompany me to the event. She's a Manhattan corporate lawyer.
President Obama's speech was 'on the money.' He was clearly reaching out to the African American community by appearing at the Sharpton event. Sharpton was 'eating it up.' Enjoying every minute of having the President of the United States as the keynote speaker at his annual dinner. I love attending these types of events. Rev Sharpton and President Obama are two of the smartest men I have ever met. Seeing them cooperate at such an event was inspiring to me. Although people see Rev Sharpton as some kind of street ramblerouser, this dinner is always sponsored by some of the largest corporations in America.
Stuck on Where to Offshore? Get Unstuck.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget for FY 2012
From the CBC Executive Summary:
Environmental & Energy Sections of the CBC Alternative Budget:
Repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit
Blenders of ethanol and gasoline currently receive a 45 cent per gallon tax credit known as the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC). The tax credit, cited by the Government Accountability Office as "among the most wasteful programs: in the federal government, costs taxpayers approximately $6 billion each year. Additionally, the negative impact of the VEETC on the food prices is evident and is a direct result of this government subsidy. Prior to the enactment of the VEETC, the use of corn for ethanol was approximately 15% of the overall market. Today, the use of corn is approximately 39% of the market and will continue to rise. As a result, corn futures are at their highest since the summer os 2008. These high prices hurt food producers, businesses, and working American families.
The CBC Budget projects that repealing the VEETC would save $60 bilion over the next decade.
Investment in the Green Economy
The growing "Green Economy" presents an opportunity to create large numbers of quality gree-collar jobs for American workers, to grow emerging industries and to improve the health of low-and middle income Americans. Any public investment in the Green Economy should include serious efforts to train, emply and provide public service opportunities that lead to full-time employment in these industries. This is a signnificant opportunity to make cost-effective public and private investments to rebuild and retrofit our nation. Through increased spending in Functions 270 (Energy), 300 (Natural Resources) and 500 (Education, Training, Employment and Social Services), the CBC Budget recommends the following:
Develop a career pipeline, particularly in low-and middle income communities, through training, job readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. Help to ensure that people who most need work are prepared for jobs and careers in energy efficiency and energy service industries. Local Hiring practices will be critical to engage these distressed communities.
Develop Green Energy Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to research and develop new green technologies as well as train implementers in the deployment of green innovation. HBCUs maintain unique relationships with communities of color, and we should implement their ability to educate these communities on opportunities in emerging green economy.
Apply large-scale energy saving measuringto the nation's older buildings, which will create hundreds of thousands of green-collar jobs while dramatically reducing American's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Function 270: Energy + $2,000,000,000
Building on the significant investments made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Research Projects Agency at the Department of Energy; the Weatherization Assistance Program; Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs; State and Tribal Assistance Grants; and investments in clean energy technolgoies.
Function 300: Natural Resources and Environment +1,000,000,000
The CBC Budget invests additional funding for this function to apply towards increased funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund; the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; Chesapeake Bay Restoration; the Environmental Protection Agency; the HBCU Historic Preservation Program; the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom; Army Corps of Engineers; the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration; and Environmental Justice related programs.
Function 350: Agriculture +500,000,000
The CBC Budget invests additional funding for this function to apply towards the Black/Minority Farmer Initiative, 1890 Land-Grant HBCUs, and other programs that support American's family-owned farms.
CBC Alternative Budget for FY 2012
AAEA President Norris McDonald wrote the energy, environment and natural resources sections of the CBC alternative budgets from 1980 - 1985.Our nations's communities of color have been hit hardest bythe effects of the recession. Even as our nation's economy slowly emerges from the recession, these communities experience disproportionately higher rates of unemployment, home foreclosure, educational disadvantages and economic hardship. As a result, vulnerable communities are increasingly relying on public programs to meet their basic needs.
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has a long history of submitting fiscally sound and responsible alternatives to budgets offered by both Republican and Democratic presidents. The CBC Alternative Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 continues this long tradition, putting forth a plan that reduces the deficit over the next decade, and increases economic opportunities and job creation while ensuring sustained investments in education, job training, transportation and infrastructure, and advanced research and development.
Environmental & Energy Sections of the CBC Alternative Budget:
Repeal the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit
Blenders of ethanol and gasoline currently receive a 45 cent per gallon tax credit known as the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC). The tax credit, cited by the Government Accountability Office as "among the most wasteful programs: in the federal government, costs taxpayers approximately $6 billion each year. Additionally, the negative impact of the VEETC on the food prices is evident and is a direct result of this government subsidy. Prior to the enactment of the VEETC, the use of corn for ethanol was approximately 15% of the overall market. Today, the use of corn is approximately 39% of the market and will continue to rise. As a result, corn futures are at their highest since the summer os 2008. These high prices hurt food producers, businesses, and working American families.
The CBC Budget projects that repealing the VEETC would save $60 bilion over the next decade.
Investment in the Green Economy
The growing "Green Economy" presents an opportunity to create large numbers of quality gree-collar jobs for American workers, to grow emerging industries and to improve the health of low-and middle income Americans. Any public investment in the Green Economy should include serious efforts to train, emply and provide public service opportunities that lead to full-time employment in these industries. This is a signnificant opportunity to make cost-effective public and private investments to rebuild and retrofit our nation. Through increased spending in Functions 270 (Energy), 300 (Natural Resources) and 500 (Education, Training, Employment and Social Services), the CBC Budget recommends the following:
Develop a career pipeline, particularly in low-and middle income communities, through training, job readiness, and entrepreneurship programs. Help to ensure that people who most need work are prepared for jobs and careers in energy efficiency and energy service industries. Local Hiring practices will be critical to engage these distressed communities.
Develop Green Energy Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) to research and develop new green technologies as well as train implementers in the deployment of green innovation. HBCUs maintain unique relationships with communities of color, and we should implement their ability to educate these communities on opportunities in emerging green economy.
Apply large-scale energy saving measuringto the nation's older buildings, which will create hundreds of thousands of green-collar jobs while dramatically reducing American's energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Function 270: Energy + $2,000,000,000
Building on the significant investments made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Research Projects Agency at the Department of Energy; the Weatherization Assistance Program; Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Programs; State and Tribal Assistance Grants; and investments in clean energy technolgoies.
Function 300: Natural Resources and Environment +1,000,000,000
The CBC Budget invests additional funding for this function to apply towards increased funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund; the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; Chesapeake Bay Restoration; the Environmental Protection Agency; the HBCU Historic Preservation Program; the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom; Army Corps of Engineers; the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration; and Environmental Justice related programs.
Function 350: Agriculture +500,000,000
The CBC Budget invests additional funding for this function to apply towards the Black/Minority Farmer Initiative, 1890 Land-Grant HBCUs, and other programs that support American's family-owned farms.
Atlanta Civil Rights Leaders Call for Halt to Water Fluoridation
Former U.N. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and
Prominent Pastor Gerald Durley Call for Repeal of Fluoridation Law in GA
Citing concern that fluoridated water disproportionately harms poor citizens and black families, influential Atlanta civil rights leaders Andrew Young and Gerald Durley are calling on top Georgia legislators to repeal Georgia’s mandatory water fluoridation law. Young and Durley recently sent letters to legislators in the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives.
Increasing numbers of cities are examining the risks of adding fluorides to water to help prevent cavities after a 2006 National Research Council (NRC) report documented volumes of research never conducted on the whole-body safety of fluorides and fluoridation.
Information in the report appeared in stark contrast to decades of assurances from fluoridation promoters that fluoridation has been extensively researched. The NRC report also described fluoride risks for babies, kidney patients, diabetics, and seniors, and set the stage for a little-publicized change of stance by the Centers for Disease Control on baby formula.
CDC now says that parents can use low-fluoride water when mixing milk formula to reduce the risk of permanent teeth staining caused by fluorides.
The Gerber company is selling an unfluoridated bottled water so parents and caregivers can avoid using fluoridated water in formula.
Bottled water may not be a feasible solution for many families, however.
In a personal letter sent to the Georgia legislators, Ambassador Young wrote,
In an April 6th letter to CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden, the President of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology noted, “The recent Health & Human Services attempt to somewhat lower the amount of fluorides in drinking water still does not address the fact that poor and minority families will be ingesting more fluorides than others, and it does not address dose – merely concentration in water.”
Reference Links / Sources:
* Letter to CDC Di rector from IAOMT President Matt Young
* Letter from Dr. Gerald Durley
* Letter from Ambassador Young
* Fluoridation Litigation Article in American Association for Justice newsletter
* Info on Gerber® unfluoridated water for mixing milk formula - note: click on “Product Features”
* Photos of dental fluorosis: - note: see both pages of photos
* National Research Council info on kidney patients and others as fluoride-susceptible groups - see p. 350
* Fluoride health effects database and professionals petition to end fluoridation
* Disproportionate harm to minorities -see Table 23:
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT:
Daniel G. Stockin, MPH The Lillie Center, Inc. P.O. Box 839 Ellijay GA 30540
Ph: 706-669-0786 Web
Prominent Pastor Gerald Durley Call for Repeal of Fluoridation Law in GA
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| Andrew Young |
Increasing numbers of cities are examining the risks of adding fluorides to water to help prevent cavities after a 2006 National Research Council (NRC) report documented volumes of research never conducted on the whole-body safety of fluorides and fluoridation.
Information in the report appeared in stark contrast to decades of assurances from fluoridation promoters that fluoridation has been extensively researched. The NRC report also described fluoride risks for babies, kidney patients, diabetics, and seniors, and set the stage for a little-publicized change of stance by the Centers for Disease Control on baby formula.
CDC now says that parents can use low-fluoride water when mixing milk formula to reduce the risk of permanent teeth staining caused by fluorides.
The Gerber company is selling an unfluoridated bottled water so parents and caregivers can avoid using fluoridated water in formula.
Bottled water may not be a feasible solution for many families, however.
In a personal letter sent to the Georgia legislators, Ambassador Young wrote,
“I am most deeply concerned for poor families who have babies: if they cannot afford unfluoridated water for their babi es’ milk formula, do their babies not count? Of course they do. This is an issue of fairness, civil rights, and compassion. We must find better ways to prevent cavities, such as helping those most at risk for cavities obtain access to the services of a dentist.Dr. Durley’s letter addressed disproportionate fluoride harm to black citizens’ teeth, and noted that with disproportionate amounts of kidney disease and diabetes in the black community, blacks are more impacted by fluorides. He stated,
My father was a dentist. I formerly was a strong believer in the benefits of water fluoridation for preventing cavities. But many things that we began to do 50 or more years ago we now no longer do, because we have learned further information that changes our practices and policies. So it is with fluoridation.”
“We also need to know why the full story about harm from fluorides is only just now coming out. I support the holding of Fluoridegate hearings at the state and national level so we can learn why we haven’t been openly told that fluorides build up in the body over time (and) why our government agencies haven’t told the black community openly that fluorides disproportionately harm black Americans…“Others are also concerned about harm to minority citizens and sensitive populations.
In an April 6th letter to CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden, the President of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology noted, “The recent Health & Human Services attempt to somewhat lower the amount of fluorides in drinking water still does not address the fact that poor and minority families will be ingesting more fluorides than others, and it does not address dose – merely concentration in water.”
Reference Links / Sources:
* Letter to CDC Di rector from IAOMT President Matt Young
* Letter from Dr. Gerald Durley
* Letter from Ambassador Young
* Fluoridation Litigation Article in American Association for Justice newsletter
* Info on Gerber® unfluoridated water for mixing milk formula - note: click on “Product Features”
* Photos of dental fluorosis: - note: see both pages of photos
* National Research Council info on kidney patients and others as fluoride-susceptible groups - see p. 350
* Fluoride health effects database and professionals petition to end fluoridation
* Disproportionate harm to minorities -see Table 23:
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT:
Daniel G. Stockin, MPH The Lillie Center, Inc. P.O. Box 839 Ellijay GA 30540
Ph: 706-669-0786 Web
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Can Globalization Deliver On The Vision of Common Good?
Read: The Global Good
Notre Dame Magazine
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
E-Exporting Tools For Small Businesses
Chapter 11, “Going Online: E-Exporting Tools for Small Business." This entirely new chapter provides a primer on how the Internet has extended the reach of business. Read now (download a PDF file).And if that's not enough, there's always: Start and Run a Profitable Exporting Business -- where the entire book is free for reading.
Posted by: The Global Small Business Blog
Monday, April 11, 2011
TOP LAST.FM
1.ADELE - ROLLING IN THE DEEP
2. [=] The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness
3. [+3] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
4. [-1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
5. [+3] Rihanna - S&M
6. [+1] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
7. [+4] Katy Perry - Firework
8. [-4] The Strokes - Machu Picchu
9. [-4] Radiohead - Lotus Flower
10. [+3] Adele - Someone Like You
TOP ITUNES WORLDWIDE
1. JENNIFER LOPEZ FEAT. PITBULL - ON THE FLOOR
2) [=] Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
3) [=] Rihanna - S&M
4) [+1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
5) [-1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [=] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
7) [=] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
8) [NEW] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
9) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
10) [-2] Bruno Mars - Grenade
3) [=] Rihanna - S&M
4) [+1] Adele - Rolling In The Deep
5) [-1] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
6) [=] Snoop Dogg - Sweat (David Guetta Remix)
7) [=] LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
8) [NEW] Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
9) [=] Jessie J feat. B.o.B - Price Tag
10) [-2] Bruno Mars - Grenade
TOP LATINO
1.SHAKIRA - SALE EL SOL
2) [=] Lady Gaga - Born This Way
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [=] Ricky Martin feat. Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
5) [+1] Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin y Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
6) [+15] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
7) [=] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
8) [=] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
9) [-4] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
10) [+6] Tito El Bambino - Llueve El Amor
3) [=] Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)
4) [=] Ricky Martin feat. Natalia Jimenez - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
5) [+1] Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin y Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
6) [+15] Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull - On The Floor
7) [=] Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me
8) [=] Gloria Trevi - Me Rio De Ti
9) [-4] Carlos Baute - Quien Te Quiere Como Yo
10) [+6] Tito El Bambino - Llueve El Amor
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