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Climate Change and Schelling's inversion of Fichte's "economic-teleological" principle
on May 31, 2013 May 31, 2013 By Matthew David Segall	5 Comments
Two disappointing tidbits of news from the front lines of the climate war came my way this morning.
First, I learned that the US Department of State decided to contract out its recent environmental review of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline to a company called Environmental Resources Management. ERM happens to be "a dues-paying member of the American Petroleum Institute, big oil's top lobbying group," according to 350.org. Here is a sample of the sort of analysis ERM offers its big oil clients (like TransCanada, the co. building the Keystone XL pipeline):
Earth has already experienced, a modest increase in global average temperature of 0.8 °C since pre-industrial times. Nonetheless, even small variations in average conditions can have a big influence on extremes such as droughts and floods, as the world has witnessed over the last decade. As extreme weather events become more frequent, and climate change continues to modify operating environments, risks and opportunities will grow in importance for the [extractives] sector.
The extractives sector is considered critical in building a more sustainable global economy. Capital investments made today, whether into mining, conventional or unconventional oil and gas developments like shale gas and oil sands have the potential to secure the world's future energy and resource demand for decades to come. Considering the long timescales and the importance of these investments, it would be negligent not to consider the steps necessary to make such projects resilient to future expected climate change related risks. A simple economic analysis almost always demonstrates substantial pay back on the investment necessary to make a project climate resilient.
So let me get this straight: ERM readily acknowledges that climate change is actually occurring, and then in the very next breath advises oil, gas, and coal companies whose product is causing said climate change to "consider the steps necessary to make [their extractive projects] resilient to future expected climate change related risks." I assume they mean primarily two sorts of risk: that posed to mining/drilling infrastructure by extreme weather, and that posed by the American public coming to its senses about the existential severity of the climate crisis. The first risk is an easily solvable "engineering problem" (more on this in a moment). The second risk is solvable through political lobbying and mass disinformation campaigns. Even if the American pubic was able to come to its senses, its not clear that our president or congressional representatives would pass laws to protect us (and the rest of the earth community) from the very companies that bankroll their campaigns. Big oil knows that climate change will be severe enough to threaten its profit margin. Its response is not to invest in innovation or already existing cleaner alternative energy sources, but to dig in its heels by improving the "resilience" of its current business model (=get the fossil fuel out of the ground, to the market, and into the atmosphere as profitably as possible). They are even shameless enough to borrow an ecological term to describe their model.
The second tidbit of news comes from Exxon Mobil's recent shareholder meeting. The CEO of the company, Rex Tillerson, had this to say in his speech during the event:
"What good is it to save the planet if humanity suffers?"
Is anyone else having as much trouble with his myopically anthropocentric logic as I am? He went on to argue that "there's no quick replacement for oil, and sharply cutting oil's use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would make it harder to lift 2 billion people out of poverty," according to Daily Kos. As if big oil shareholders give a damn about raising people out of poverty…After all, where would big oil build its poisonous, poorly managed refineries if there weren't poor ghettos (like Richmond, CA)? Here's Tillerson being interviewed about climate change last year at a meeting of the Council on Foreign Relations:
"Its an engineering problem," he says. "We will adapt." Perhaps the rich will adapt, but not until much of the world's human and animal population has died off. Tillerson goes on to repeat his concern for all the poor people who so desperately need electricity. I admit, its not at all fair that the developed world gets to live in a technological wonderland while half the world's population barely has enough rice to eat and has to shit in a hole. But how about we Americans help raise the rest of the world out of poverty by learning to live with it being darker when the sun sets, with carpooling, with fewer servings of meat per day? Human beings have only had cars and electricity for a century or so, and already these conveniences have become so necessary we're willing to destroy the planet so everyone can have the experience of microwaving leftover pizza or being stuck in traffic? Why does the enterprise of human civilization necessarily have to involve trying to exterminate the non-human biotic community in order to replace it with a human-made technosphere?
Thinking about big oil's role in climate change lead me to re-read two fascinating papers on Schelling. One is by Iain Hamilton Grant ('The "Eternal and Necessary Bond Between Philosophy and Physics": a repetition of the difference between the fichtean and schellingian systems of philosophy,' Angelaki, No. 10, Vol. 1, (2005), 43-59). Grant argues that Schelling's Naturphilosophie inverts the Kantian-Fichtean "economic-teleological" principle, which has it that because man cannot know nature in itself, he must remake it for himself. Schelling rejects the anthropocentric Kantian-Fichtean program that justifies treating nature as the raw material awaiting human capitalization by inverting transcendental idealism so it becomes transcendental physics, which has it that nature is not only product but productivity, a productivity that "is as active in geology as in [human] ideation" (Grant, 53). It is therefore not only human beings who act to shape a passive nature, since "nature is its own lawgiver" (Schelling, SW IV: 96). The human imagination is understood to be a potentialization of nature's original creativity.
Big oil may be the most powerful expression of the Kantian-Fichtean "economic-teleological" principle on earth at this particular historical juncture. It is leading the fight to remake the planet in our own industrial image.
The other Schelling paper is by Jason Wirth ("Mass Extinction: Schelling and Natural History," Poligrafi: Journal for Interdisciplinary Study of Religion. No. 61-62, Vol. 16 (2011), 43-63). Wirth's book on Schelling (The Conspiracy of Life, 2002) is rather severely criticized by Grant for Fichteanizing Schelling by making it seem as though the latter prioritizes ethics over physics. I'll have more to say about this validity of this charge at a later time. For now, I just want to direct you to this paper (hopefully you have access to it; I don't have a PDF, sorry!) It seems clear enough to me that Wirth's treatment of the philosophical significance of species extinction lines up with Grant's: the extinction of species is a pretty strong counter-argument to idealism of the Kantian, Fichtean, or Hegelian variety.
Does it make sense to claim that the root of the climate crisis is metaphysical? Can attacking big oil at an ideological level actually do anything to hamper their business model? Might Schelling's philosophical inversion of the "anti-physics" of so much modern thought provide at least a sense of self-understanding to those who discover more concrete forms of resistance?


Jesse has contributed so much to this project, playing several instruments and being a pal eager to help me finish.
Most of you probably already know that the long awaited and very controversial film of our Paris shows in 1979 is due to be released on Eagle Entertainment at the end of August, everywhere but North America. We are still working on getting it released in this territory. It looks great and sounds really great.
At this moment there are no plans for touring with Supertramp, but we are doing some corporate shows that will keep us ticking over and ready for whatever comes down the pipe.


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Hepatitis virus used as a weapon against the rejection in transplant patients
According to research recently published by the journal Science Traslational Medicine, the hepatitis C virus (known as HCV) has become an interesting tool when faced with rejection in liver transplant patients.
As reported by the abovementioned study, 50% of people infected with hepatitis C (17 out of a total of 34) who underwent transplantation were able to maintain the performance of their new liver, even after they stopped taking immunosuppressive drugs – a type of drug administered to this type of patient so that their body does not recognise the transplanted organ as a foreign entity, with the risk of rejection that this implies.
This is a situation, which, in spite of the high percentage of patients in whom it works (50% of cases), has no clinical application. In view of the fact that the risk of rejection disappeared in one out of two patients – as shown in the investigation – hepatitis C infection could cause the rapid onset of cirrhosis in the transplanted organ. In any event, it is possible that this research may become a discovery that brings to light part of the unknown behaviour of our immune system.
An investigation that offers not only new answers, but also new questions
According to the doubts raised by some researchers, the difficult thing in these cases is to know whether this type of situation, which the HCV virus generates by pure chance, can be intentionally caused to avoid possible rejection by the immune systems of patients receiving transplants.
Unfortunately, researchers still do not have the answer to this question, nor to the most important question in these cases: "Why does it work in some patients and not in others?" There is still one remaining question to resolve: "How do these cases affect the generation drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C patients who have overcome transplant rejection?"
At the other end of the scale, we must highlight something that the investigation has managed to clarify, that is to say, the doubts over the so-called operational tolerance. Until now, it was considered that patients suffering from chronic infections, such as hepatitis C, did not have the possibility to take oneself off the immunosuppressive drugs without risk of rejection. While other patients, especially liver transplant recipients could stop taking the medicine with up to 60% probability of suffering no rejection.
At any rate, the challenge for the next few year's centres on continuing to unravel our complex immune system, as well as furthering research into new drugs that reduce the rejection rate of liver transplant patients.
At Best Doctors we will continue to support the dissemination of research (similar to what we have published on this blog today), which has the back-up of prestigious publications and sheds light for future understanding and treatment of diseases and medical problems.
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For the North, it's Time to Seek Economic Power
by NewsAdmin on Aug 24, 2013 | No comments
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By Alhazai Baban-Sumayya
A group of young intellectuals from across the northern part of Nigeria recently converged in Kano to engage themselves in frank discussion of issues affecting the development of the region. Some thought-provoking points were raised, writes Alhazai Baban-Sumayya
At a time when drumbeats of political power relocation to the region, are becoming more deafening, it's indeed worth noting to see that a convergence of young intellectuals– from across the northern part of the country– display such nonchalance to the otherwise all-important matter. There must be a more pressing need then.
Yet to state that some or more precisely, most of these young Turks don't wish to see that the control of the government at the centre returns to the North come 2015 is obviously not depicting the true reflection of their minds. Still, it doesn't mask the significance of their current mindsets.
Will the North continue to only agitate for political power alone while it's obviously lagging behind in taking advantage of most of the Federal Government's empowerment policies? Can the North develop economically without proper collaboration and policy coordination among the states? Can the North afford to continue waiting until it reclaims the political power before something is done about its economic development?
These, among others, were some of the thought-provoking posers raised when these young men and women seized the opportunity of the Sallah break to discuss the future of the region. Interestingly, some of them in the Diaspora who couldn't make it physically took advantage of ICT to participate. Professor Abba Gumel, a renowned mathematician based in Canada, was among those who attended via Skype. Others like India based Hajiya Saratu followed the thread in the group cyber page as an effort to join via Skype proved not successful.
However, by the time Alhaji Ahmad Rabiu (Vice Chairman of nation's chambers of commerce) and Umar Saidu Tudun Wada (GM of Freedom Radio) who co-chaired the occasion began to pilot the affairs, it was clear that the participants drawn from all walks of life were there for frank talks. It was also clear that they think differently from the average politician in the country, who thinks that there's no development as long as the political power is not residing in his particular region.
This is the pleasant surprise especially when viewed from the nature and the history of our politics. What therefore stands out from the lecture organized by these great minds, under the aegis of Ra'ayi Initiatives for Human Development (RIHD) is the burning desire for the development of Northern Nigeria probably unseen in most of those garrulous politicians. And there's a remarkable freshness in their diagnoses and prescriptions on what constitutes the bane of the region.
For these young intellectuals, the sense of foreboding about loss of power to the rival South is not only over exaggerated by politicians, but it's not even the main reason for its economic stagnation. The North's most immediate need – apart from education – is economy and economy and economy. And this can be achieved with, or without the north necessarily controlling the power at the centre. This was the definitive message seemed to be agreed upon by those who thronged the ancient city of Kano's venue of the lecture.
Indeed even the choice of the lead topic of discussion was unmistakable: Mitigating the Risk of Dependence on Oil funds: Viable options for the North.
The speaker, Ahmed Umar Sanusi, a brilliant new generation banker, armed with a master's degree in energy economics, did more than a justice to the topic.
Mounting the podium, following a beautiful preamble of the topics by equally brilliant Husseini Jibrin, an aviation expert, Sanusi lamented the failure of political leadership in the region to move away from over depending on oil revenue. This, according him, doesn't bode well for the future of the region.
"Nigeria is one of the classical cases of resource curse as agriculture and manufacturing have been terribly neglected. Oil funds keep accumulating without trickling down", he observed.
According to Sanusi, a decline in revenue to share among the states will spell doom to the northern economy as no state can even pay salaries without the monthly federal allocation".
Although the above summation is also the reality of most of the states even in the southern part of the country, the inescapable truth is that the consequence of not heeding Sanusi's warning can be direr in the north.
Thus Sanusi selected agriculture, manufacturing, modernization of trade and improving Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as key to diversification of the region's economy. He particularly seeks linkages between agriculture and manufacturing in the region.
"Agriculture being the biggest employer of labour in the North presents the best opportunity of rejuvenating its economy and lifting the poor above the poverty line, checking rural-urban migration, checking the almajiri- beggar system because with all-year-round farming parents will want to keep their children with them to help out on the farms," he further argued.
Yet Sanusi is of the opinion that nothing much can be achieved if state governments in the region fail to appreciate the need "to promote and take advantage of federal government's policies on value chain linkages of agricultural products."
The banker cited the example of sugar refining which is aimed at substituting imported raw material with locally produced sugar cane in sugar refining companies like BUA and Dangote. He equally advocated for taking advantage of 100% levy on rice to encourage local production as well as promoting similar policy on wheat production among others.
On manufacturing, Sanusi lamented the situation in the region which he said has become a dumping ground of manufactured goods not only from abroad but from within the country. He however suggested that the North, should position itself to take advantage of outsourcing of tailoring of global brands going on in Asia.
However, there's a lot of hard work to be done and emotion must not becloud the thinking of the people according him. The North must collectively put all its weight on clamour for the extension of the gas pipeline project as well as completion of major power projects like the Mambilla hydro power plant.
Sanusi also wants the North to position itself to access finance from banks for its industries. "Banks play a very important role in the economy, matching the surplus segment (savings) with the deficit segment (investment) unfortunately the north is left behind in access to bank loans with 73% of the total loan portfolio of bank loans going to the Southwest with the entire North accessing less than 10%," he lamented.
The second discussion was however on the decline of Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport which used to be the aviation hub of the West African region.
The presentation was made by Kabiru Mohammed Yusuf, another member of the group who happens to be an authority in the aviation sector.
Like Sanusi, Kabiru too chose a matter-of-fact approach to the discussion. He chose to differ from those who opined that the airport predicament was the handiwork of politicians who are hell bent in killing the economy of the north.
Tracing the history the airport's decline, Kabiru noted that what's being witnessed now is just an increased attention as it started long ago.
"It's important to note that aviation all over the world is a very viable business particularly to the airport operator. As such, it requires more than armchair criticism to bring the airport back to its old glory," he pointed out.
He therefore suggested that collaborative efforts between the Kano State Government, the Kano Chamber of Commerce and private investors in bringing it back its old well days.
"They can start that by putting to better use the export processing zone that is situated very close to the airport. With those companies doing business in the processing zone will certainly make optimal use of the airport.
He also suggested the construction of a five star hotel close to the airport, with a view to encouraging airliners and investors. Some of the things the chamber of commerce can explore, according to Kabiru includes, duty free shops, aviation fuel depot, cargo complex/ware housing, airport advertisement, housing estate and amusement park. Others are: catering complexes, database and cyber cafes fish/Agric farm, interline offices and shopping malls among others.
According Kabiru all these are available at the Kano airport and what's needed is just the desire to develop them. Speaking further, the aviation expert noted that the new trend in the sector is an airport city development called AEROTROPOLIS.
"Today the idea of airport cities is welcome by the international traveller. Airports are no longer limited to boutiques and cafes. They have all the modern amenities of any city."
He said, aerotropolis will comprise large business cities with retail opportunities corporate headquarters and bring greater revenue via non-aeronautical avenues.
"Such rapid commercial development makes the Aerotropolis a leading generator of economic growth as it takes advantage of the high volume of passenger traffic through the airport.
"Also, such rapid commercial growth will be of huge benefit not only to the city Kano, but also to Nigeria as a whole. Once international travellers appreciate the modern facilities and opportunities on offer at MAKIA it will lead to greater passenger numbers and thus increased economic development," he explained.
All said, there's need to have more northern intellectuals coming together to give the politicians the desired nudge to demand for specific priorities.
Like some of the speakers and commentators at the event observed, the priorities in the North must change very quickly. It's time for the region to learn how to collectively demand for specific projects through its politicians. It's indeed high time, the North sought economic power.
Baban-Sumayya wrote in from Kano.
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Judge's Ruling Makes North Dakota First to Ban Abortions Based on Down Syndrome
State | Steven Ertelt | Sep 12, 2013 | 12:37PM | Bismarck, ND
A judge's ruling dismissing part of an abortion center's lawsuit against a North Dakota law that bans abortions on disabled unborn children on the basis that they are disabled makes the state the first to have such a ban in place.
With the governor's signature on the ban earlier this year, North Dakota has become the first state to ban abortions based on genetic "defects" like Down Syndrome. When diagnosed before birth, such genetic abnormalities prompt couples to have abortions 90 percent of the time.
The state legislature approved the measure and Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed it in March.
The measure would also ban abortion based on gender selection, an issue of increasing concern in the United States has people from nations like China and India migrate to the United States and bring their cultural preference for boys with them.
Now, a judge has dismissed the legal challenge to a portion of the law the state's lone abortion business challenged in its lawsuit. IN an AP report, the abortion center claims that's okay with it since it reportedly doesn't do abortions for those reasons anyway. However, it provided no proof that it asks abortion clients if they are having an abortion because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome or another condition.
A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit challenging a new North Dakota law that blocks abortions based on unwanted gender or a genetic defect, such as Down syndrome.
The state's sole abortion clinic in Fargo, backed by the New York-based Center for Reproductive Rights, filed the lawsuit in June. That suit also challenges another new measure that bans abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected; it was temporarily blocked in July.
The measures are among four Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed into law this year with overwhelming support by the state's Republican-led Legislature.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland granted the Red River Women's Clinic request to drop the gender and genetic defects part of the lawsuit on Monday. The clinic has said the ban doesn't affect it because it doesn't perform abortions for that reason.
Hovland dismissed that portion of the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning the clinic can revive a legal challenge later.
Janet Crepps, an attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, said in a statement that "it is not clear that the measure will have a direct impact on any women seeking abortion services at the Red River Women's Clinic at this time."
At the time the law was signed this year, Americans United for Life President Charmaine Yoest told LifeNews she was delighted Rep. Bette Grande championed the bill. The law is based on AUL-model legislation and also makes North Dakota the fifth state to ban the sexist practice of ending a child's life based on its sex. But importantly, North Dakota becomes the first state to end the practice of destroying unborn life based on potential genetic abnormalities.
"A civil society does not discriminate against people – born and unborn – for their sex or for disability. We should be celebrating diversity, not destroying it," she said. "Women in particular have been targeted for death in the womb, and we've also seen dramatic abortion rates for children with disabilities which put them at risk for extinction. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, Rep. Bette Grande and the legislators in North Dakota have shown courageous humanity in passing this legislation."
"North Dakota House Bill (HB) 1305, sponsored by Rep. Grande, serves essential public interests by prohibiting both sex-selection abortion and abortion for genetic abnormalities," she continued. "Sex-selection abortion is gender-based violence generally targeted toward females. Likewise, abortion performed solely because of genetic abnormalities is discriminatory and devalues the lives of the disabled."
Yoest said that, while federal and state laws protect women and the disabled from discrimination, the unborn are not similarly protected. HB 1305 cures this deficiency in the law and ensures protection for unborn children who are targeted for death solely because of their sex or genetic abnormalities. The other states that ban sex-selective abortions are Arizona, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.


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Orlando Attorney Speak to Local Business Journal About Workplace Legislative Bills
The Orlando Business Journal turned to Justin McConnell for insight into what workplace bills Florida employers should keep their eye on during the state's 2020 legislative session.
Fisher Phillips Launches an Office in Nashville
Nashville, TN (January 13, 2020) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, is excited to announce its launch of an office in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm has been open for business and operating out of temporary space in the city since July 2019, and now Fisher Phillips can make its presence official after securing over 4,000 square feet of office space in Nashville's West End.
Fisher Phillips Adds Alex Desrosiers in Orlando
ORLANDO (January 13, 2020) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Alex Desrosiers as an associate in the firm's Orlando office.
Fisher Phillips' Wage and Hour Team Fields Questions on DOL's Joint Employer Rule
In interviews with Business Insurance and HR Dive, Marty Heller, Atlanta partner in the firm's national Wage and Hour practice, breaks down the Department of Labor's (DOL) regulations on joint employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
San Francisco Managing Partner Comments on AB 5 Restraining Order
San Francisco Regional Managing Partner offers commentary on a federal judge's decision to indefinitely expand a temporary restraining order exempting compliance with California's AB 5.
New Jersey Poised to Become First State that Mandates Severance for Lay Offs
The Garden State's lawmakers approved a bill that would compel employers to give more notice and pay severance to laid-off workers. The bill, which only applies to employers with 100 or more full- or part-time workers laying off 50 or more people could be the first of its kind in the country.
With the rapid evolution of technology and employment law, 2020 is looking to be a challenging year for compliance with changing workplace policies and regulations.
Fisher Phillips Continues Momentum in Denver
DENVER (January 9, 2020) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces that Rina Grassotti has joined the firm as an associate in the Denver office.
HR Dive Turns to Labor Relations Team for NLRA Basics
For employers and frontline managers, understanding the National Labor Relations Act (ACT) in terms of the workers it covers, the rights it protects and how it is enforced, is critical to protecting a business from litigation.
Los Angeles Managing Partner Explains California's ABC Test
California's controversial new independent-contractor test took effect Jan. 1, 2020 but several professional associations, businesses and workers are trying to halt its application to their respective industries. In an interview with SHRM, Todd Scherwin breaks down the three-pronged test, called the "ABC test" that determines how an employee should be classified.
Pay Equity Co-Chair Explains New York's Ban on Salary History
Job applicants' salary history can't be required by New York employers under a new state law aimed at promoting pay equity by gender and race. The law – effective Jan. 6 – makes New York one of 13 states plus Puerto Rico that restrict both government and private-sector employers' ability to use salary history queries.
Fisher Phillips and The Murray Law Group Join Forces in Michigan
Firm Continues Strategic Growth into the Detroit Market with Addition of 12-Lawyer Boutique
DETROIT (January 6, 2020) – Fisher Phillips, a national workplace law firm representing employers, and The Murray Law Group, a boutique labor, employment, and immigration firm located in metropolitan Detroit have combined practices under the Fisher Phillips banner. As of January 1, 2020, the boutique's attorneys joined Fisher Phillips, and the physical space located at 31780 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, Michigan, assumed the Fisher Phillips brand and became the firm's 36th office location.
Lawyer Comments on Deluge of New Compensation Regulations Facing Colorado Employers in 2020
In 2020 Colorado employers will face a host of new regulations that will require them to re-study compensation practices and revisit other workforce matters like staffing levels and required hours. In an interview with the Denver Business Journal, partner Todd Fredrickson touched on the 2020 regulations that he and his employer clients are closely following, including new overtime rules that could impact benefits and hours worked per person.
Workplace Drug Policies Can Impact Workers' Compensation Insurance
In today's world even the most careful and skilled workers can injure themselves on the job, and, as a result, most businesses are required to have workers' compensation insurance. In an interview with Pizza Today, Columbus partner Bob Robenalt discusses how workplace drug policies can impact workers' compensation insurance.
New York Partner Discusses Changing State and City Laws with Newsday
2019 brought sweeping changes for businesses across New York with a host of new employment obligations ranging from sexual harassment prevention training to stricter data breach notification requirements. In an interview with Newsday, Melissa Camire discussed the forthcoming deadlines that local employers need to keep on their radar as 2020 approaches and why so many changes happened this year.
New NLRB Union Election Rule Swings Pendulum Back in Employers' Favor
The National Labor Relation Board's final union election rule, published in mid-December 2019, moderates the "quickie election" rule the NLRB issued in 2015. The new rule provides 14 business days – up from eight calendar days previously – to hold a pre-election hearing after a union petition is filed. Employers also will have eight business days to file a response to a union petition.
Fisher Phillips Elects 17 New Partners Spanning 16 Offices Across the Country
New Partners Include Over 45% Women
Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, has announced the election of 17 attorneys to partnership. The new partners represent an expansive cross-section of the firm's labor and employment service offerings, including Employee Defections and Trade Secrets, Global Immigration, Labor Relations, Litigation, Wage and Hour, and Workplace Safety. The 17 new partners span 16 offices across the country and nearly half of this year's class are women, making it one of the most gender diverse partnership classes in Fisher Phillips' history.
San Francisco Associate Leads Boalt Hall Mock Trial Team to National Championship
In his first year as coach, San Francisco Associate Anthony E. Guzman II has led Berkeley Law's Labor & Employment Mock Trial Team to its first regional championship since 2014 in the ABA's 16th Annual Labor and Employment Law Student Trial Advocacy Competition. The team scored an undefeated, first-place finish in the tournament, upsetting the former regional champion UCLA Law School in the final round.
Fisher Phillips Announces Intent to Acquire The Murray Law Group
DETROIT (December 18, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national workplace law firm representing employers, and The Murray Law Group, a boutique labor, employment, and immigration firm located in metropolitan Detroit have reached an agreement to combine practices under the Fisher Phillips banner. As of January 1, 2020, the boutique's attorneys will join Fisher Phillips, and the physical space located at 31780 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, Michigan, will assume the Fisher Phillips brand and become the firm's 36th office location.
Firm Welcomes Brett Wendt as a Partner in the Denver Office
On December 4, 2019 the firm announced that Brett Wendt joined as a Partner in the firm's Denver office.
Fisher Phillips Continues Los Angeles Growth; Adds Three Associates
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 16, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the additions of Chris Chaplin, Jeff Elkrief and Cristina Medina as associates in its Los Angeles office.
Federal Overtime Rules Kick in on January 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor's new rules regarding overtime pay will make an estimated 1.3 million workers eligible for overtime pay. The new rule, effective January 1, 2020, increases the salary threshold for overtime by about $12,000.
Atlanta Partner Discusses USDOL Tip Credit Rule
Atlanta Partner Ted Boehm recently spoke with Restaurant Hospitality, discussing the Department of Labor's proposed tip credit rule. The rule, which would eliminate the 80/20 tip credit, is being challenged by 18 states and the District of Columbia, laying the groundwork for a potential lawsuit over the regulation.
California's SB 142 Requires Enhancements to Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers
A new law that goes into effect Jan. 1 will require California employers to sharply enhance accommodations at the workplace for mothers who are nursing. Senate Bill 142 requires that nursing rooms must be clean and free of hazardous materials, with running water, access to a refrigerator and a clean surface on which women can place a breast pump. It must also have an electrical outlet and a place to sit.
SHRM Turns to Fisher Phillips' Wage and Hour Practice for Intel on DOL's Regular Rate
Employers now have more clarity and flexibility about which perks they can include in workers' "regular rate" of pay, which is used to calculate overtime premiums under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Fisher Phillips Expands Philadelphia Office with Employment Trio
Fisher Phillips Adds Philip Smith as Of Counsel in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (December 9, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Philip Smith as Of Counsel in its San Francisco office.
Fisher Phillips Grows Charlotte Office with Bryan Holbrook
CHARLOTTE (December 6, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Bryan Holbrook as an associate in the firm's Charlotte office.
Irvine Regional Managing Partner Pens Article on Hotel Service Charges
In his byline article for Hotel Management titled "Beware increased litigation over F&B service charges," Irvine Regional Managing Partner James J. McDonald, Jr. examines a recent California appellate court decision that affects food delivery service. In O'Grady v. Merchant Exchange Productions, the court held that mandatory service charges added by banquet facilities to their contracts may need to be paid to banquet service employees essentially as a gratuity.
FCRA Litigation on Track to Reach New High
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) litigation increased by 8.7% year-over-year, with 4,163 claims filed through October 2019. This number brings FCRA lawsuits to its highest on record at the close of 2019.
Los Angeles Attorney Discusses Transgender Workplace Protections and Policies
In his byline article for Small Business Today titled "Protecting Transgender Employees and Avoiding Lawsuits," Los Angeles Associate Devin Rauchwerger discusses how small businesses can protect against Title VII discrimination lawsuits and ensure their trans employees feel welcome at work.
Fisher Phillips Continues Momentum in Denver with Addition of Skilled Trial Lawyer
Firm Welcomes Brett M. Wendt as Latest Partner to Join the Rapidly Growing Office
Fisher Phillips Adds Selwyn Chu in Irvine
IRVINE (Nov. 27, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Selwyn Chu as an associate in its Irvine office.
Charles Caulkins Interviews with the South Florida Business Journal on Priorities as Chairman of the Florida Chamber
Charles Caulkins, partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, was recently elected Chairman of the Board for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the highest-ranking elected leadership position within the Florida Chamber. In an interview with the South Florida Business Journal, Charles spoke to reporters about his goals for his two-year tenure as chairman, priorities for South Florida and explained why leaders from across the political divide need to come together to address the state's climate concerns.
Orlando Attorney Provides Tips on Managing Politics in the Office
Orlando attorney Justin McConnell spoke with the Orlando Business Journal on best practices employers should consider to keep a healthy, functioning work environment when political conversations enter the workplace.
Lawyer Comments on DOL's H-2B Visa Job Ad Changes
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule rescinding the requirement that employers post advertisements (in print and online) for foreign guest workers under the H-2B visa program.
Fisher Phillips Named A Top 25 Law Firm By Los Angeles Business Journal
In its inaugural edition, the Los Angeles Business Journal included Fisher Phillips in its 2019 "Best Law Firms" highlighting the city's top 25 law firms ranked as a best place to work. The firm was included in the prestigious list for its history of implementing policies that encourage attorneys to find the right work style that fits for them.
Labor Relations Attorney Discusses Significance of Recent NLRB Decision
One of the nation's most prominent unions faces a crippling financial blow in the form of a jury award of $93.6 million for having engaged in unfair labor practices against an employer forced to abandon a facility because of the union's actions. In it's coverage of the case, Material Handling and Logistics quoted Columbia Labor Relations attorney Phillips McWilliams on the significance of the decision.
Memphis Attorney Recommends Four Action Steps Employers Can Take to Help Prevent Workplace Violence
Violence is now the third-leading cause of workplace fatalities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In a Memphis Business Journal article, attorney Greg Grisham recommends steps employers can take to prevent violence in their workplaces, including adopting and enforcing "zero-tolerance" policies, conducting regular employee training, prohibiting weapons on premises and reporting actual and threatened violence to law enforcement.
Atlanta Partner Tracy Moon Receives Silver Shovel Award from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
Tracy Moon, a partner in the Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management practice in Atlanta, was the recipient of The Silver Shovel Award by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented annually to outstanding individuals who serve the Chamber and promote its action plan, initiatives, goals and mission.
Chair of the Retail Industry Practice Group Provides Holiday Hiring Tips
Unemployment is at record lows and retailers are turning to unconventional talent pools to help meet holiday hiring demands.
Lawyer Comments on Bureau of Labor Statistics Nonfatal Workplace Injury Report
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its 2018 nonfatal workplace injury report on November 7, 2019. The report noted that there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses documented by private industry employers in 2018 with the retail industry as the only sector to record a year-over-year increase in its injury and illness rate.
Wage and Hour Co-Chair Gets Hospitality Employers Up to Speed on New Laws
For its roundup of recent cases and new laws that impact the hospitality industry, Restaurant Hospitality turned to Hagood Tighe, co-chair of the firm's Wage and Hour practice for insight on the DOL's proposed rule that would allow employers to offer bonuses or other incentive-based pay to workers whose hours vary week to week.
Attorney Comments on the Cost of Dust Explosion Lawsuits and How Employers Can Reduce the Risk
Combustible dust explosions are a hazard in nearly every industry, and when they occur they often result in costly litigation for the company. In an interview with Powder & Bulk Solids, attorney Howard Mavity noted that an explosion and resulting litigation "can totally destroy a company's culture and morale."
Labor Relations Co-Chair Quoted by Law360 on NLRB Suit
A union that won an election to represent a group of Boeing mechanics has sued the NLRB, claiming the board's decision to block the workers from organizing separately from others on the 787 Dreamliner assembly line violated federal labor law.
Fisher Phillips Bolsters Bench with the Arrival of New Associate
ATLANTA (November 13, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces that Annie Reese has joined the firm as an associate in the Atlanta office.
Fisher Phillips Adds Associate to Gulfport Office
GULFPORT, LA (November 13, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces that Kelly A. McCall has been named an associate in the firm's Gulfport office.
Hiring Restrictions Can Expose Companies to Risks
A San Francisco-based software startup publicly announced that it would no longer hire people living in Russia and China because of those countries' ties to major data security breaches.
Regional Managing Partner Discusses Move to Downtown
Denver's Regional Managing Partner, Michael Greco, talked to BuisnessDen.com about the firm's plan to double its footprint with a move to new office space in the city's Central Business District.
Communication is Key in Disaster Preparedness
As everyone knows all too well, natural disasters can strike any time, any place. But as a business owner, what should you do to protect your employees and to comply with the law? In a live interview with WXXV-TV, Steve Cupp shared tips on storm preparedness that every company should use to protect itself and its employers from the impending storm and any legal trouble.
New Orleans Partner Michelle Anderson Discusses the New Employer OT Rule on The Broker Breakdown Podcast
Michelle Anderson provided her legal insight on the new employer overtime rules in the November edition of The Broker Breakdown podcast, hosted by Jhane' Wilcox and Chris Henson and sponsored by Netchex.com.
Retail Industry Practice Group Chair Discusses Holiday Hiring Challenges with Law360
When business booms during the holidays, risk abounds for retailers. In today's tight labor market, businesses are having a particularly challenging time staffing up to meet swelling seasonal demand, according to Ed Harold, chair of the firm's retail industry practice group, who recently addressed the issue with Law360.
Cleveland Attorney Sheds Light on Specifics of DOL's New White-Collar Exemption Rule
On September 24, 2019 the Department of Labor announced a final rule raising the earnings threshold for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees. Although the threshold levels changed, the salary test and the duties test that determine whether an employee qualifies for the exemption remain the same. Cleveland attorney Jim Patrick, quoted in an Akron Legal News article, reminded employers that the duties employees perform, rather than their job titles, determine exempt status.
Fisher Phillips Partner Elected Chair of the Florida Chamber of Commerce
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2019) – Fisher Phillips partner Charles Caulkins has been elected Chairman of the Board for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This is the highest-ranking elected leadership position within the Florida Chamber.
Fisher Phillips Adds Experienced Workers' Compensation Litigator in Ohio
CLEVELAND (November 5, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the addition of Michael J. Reidy as Of Counsel in the firm's Cleveland office.
Fisher Phillips Adds Associate in Memphis
Memphis (November 4, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces that Marilyn Higdon has been named an associate in the firm's Memphis office.
Fisher Phillips' Kristin White Selected as "People's Choice for Mining Law"
Denver Partner Recognized in Colorado Law Week's 2019 "Barrister's Best"
DENVER, CO (November 4, 2019) Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that Denver partner Kristin White was selected as the 2019 "People's Choice for Mining Law ." Kristin received this recognition from Law Week Colorado in its annual "Barrister's Best" ranking of the state's most respected practitioners.
Fisher Phillips Named to 2020 Best Law Firms List
ATLANTA (November 1, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, has been included in the 2020 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®. The firm received National Tier 1 Rankings for its Employment Law, Labor Law, and Labor and Employment Litigation practices, as well as National Tier 2 Rankings for its ERISA Litigation practice. In total, 22 of the firm's offices received the prestigious Metropolitan Tier 1 Rankings for Employment Law, Labor Law, Immigration Law, Workers' Compensation Law – Employers, Labor and Employment Litigation, and/or ERISA Litigation. The firm has been included in every edition of the esteemed rankings since its inception in 2010.
Irvine Managing Partner Included in Orange County Business Journal's 2019 OC 500 Directory
Irvine Office Managing Partner James J. McDonald, Jr. has been included in the Orange County Business Journal's "2019 OC 500 Directory of Influence." The 2019 OC 500 highlights the 500 most influential individuals in Orange County.
Philadelphia Attorney Explains Parental Leave Policies with Lehigh Valley Business Journal
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to provide job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical reasons. Some states have statewide laws aimed at expanding parental leave – covered by FMLA – that might be more expansive than FMLA. In an article published by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal that examines local company policies, Samantha Bononno, attorney in the firm's Philadelphia office, spoke with reporters on the legal ins and outs of FMLA and state-specific laws.
Fisher Phillips Expands in Seattle with Additions of Nate Bailey and Scott Prange
SEATTLE (Oct. 30, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces the additions of Nate Bailey as Of Counsel and Scott Prange as an associate in its Seattle office.
Fisher Phillips Continues Growth in Texas
Firm Welcomes Sarabeth Hall to the Dallas Office
DALLAS (October 28, 2019) – Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, announces that Sarabeth Hall has joined the firm as an associate in the Dallas office.
Bloomberg Law and Law360 Cover ACC Panel on Strategies for Promoting Gender and Pay Equality
Kathleen Caminiti and Cheryl Pinarchick, co-chairs of Fisher Phillips' national pay equity practice spoke at the 2019 Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting on effective strategies for GCs to implement to promote gender and pay equality.
New York Partner Explains Impact of State's New Anti-Discrimination Laws on Employers
Two new state laws in New York will protect employees from job discrimination, allowing them to wear their hair and clothing in ways that are a part of their cultural or spiritual being. Among the protected styles are natural hair textures, braids and dreadlocks, and facial hair and clothing worn in accordance with an employee's religion, such as turbans, yarmulkes, burqas and hijabs.
Los Angeles Partner Sarina Saluja Named "Leaders in Law" Finalist
Sarina Saluja has been recognized as a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2019 "Leaders in Law" awards. The awards honor the accomplishments of leading attorneys in the Los Angeles area, from a variety of practice areas. Sarina was one of more than 15 nominees in the "Labor and Employment" category, which was whittled down to four finalists – including Sarina – at the awards event.
Attorney Talks to Media about New Overtime Rule
In its newly unveiled overtime rule, the Department of Labor (DOL) raised the overtime threshold and expressed a commitment to review the threshold more frequently in the future. Marty Heller spoke to SHRM and Law 360 about what this all might mean for employers as they prepare for the rule's Jan. 1, 2020 effective date.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Suits Have Soared Over Last Decade
A recent study complied by Lex Machina shows that the number of federal suits containing claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has climbed from 2009 to 2018.
Cleveland Lawyers Provide Guidance on How to Conduct Prompt and Thorough Sexual Harassment Investigations
The #MeToo movement has heightened awareness of workplace sexual harassment and increased the chances employers will receive reports of harassment from employees.
Attorney Discusses Considerations for Employers When Hiring Ex-Offenders
In an interview with HR Executive magazine about hiring ex-offenders, attorney Gabriel McGaha, explained that it's still crucial for employers to consider the nature of the crime and how it relates to a specific job to mitigate the risk of liability.
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Category Archives: Global Food Production
Climate Change, Education, Environmental Science, Fish, Global Food Production, Oceans, Sustainability, Technology
Hot, Hungry Planet will be a book!
May 1, 2015 Lisa Palmer
I'm happy to report that my book, Hot, Hungry Planet, will be published by Palgrave Macmillan. Look for it in Fall 2016. The contract is signed. Let the writing commence!
Hot, Hungry Planet is a narrative about the people attempting to reconcile the threat of climate change with the need to feed a growing world population. In Hot, Hungry Planet, I take readers on a global journey that explores the human story behind complex, hot-button issues of food security, social justice, climate change, and the environment. I started to post some of my food/ag/environment-related stories on this blog, https://www.hothungryplanet.com, and you will find more original reporting here in the weeks and months to come.
agricultureenvironmentfood securityscience
Agricultural Movement Tackles Challenges of a Warming World
Cristo Perez, an agronomist at Fedearroz — the Colombian rice growers association — selects rice plants at La Victoria research center in the Cordoba region of northern Colombia. Fedearroz is working with a variety of Colombian and international organizations to develop so-called "climate-smart" agricultural techniques that protect farmers from the effects of global warming and improve crop yields, while also limiting greenhouse gas emissions. (Photo credit: EITAN ABRAMOVICH/AFP/Getty Images)
The original version of this article appeared on Yale Environment 360.
Rice is a thirsty crop. Yet for the past three years, Alberto Mejia has been trying to reduce the amount of water he uses for irrigation on his 1,100-acre farm near Ibague in the tropical, central range of the Colombian Andes.
He now plants new kinds of rice that require less water. He floods his paddies with greater precision and has installed gauges that measure the moisture content of the soil. On a daily basis he can determine how much nitrogen the plants need, and he relies on more advanced weather forecasting to plan when to fertilize, water, and harvest the grain.
"We are learning how to manage the crops in terms of water, which will be a very, very good help for us now and in the future," Mejia says, adding that the current El Niño weather pattern has caused serious drought. "We have very difficult days — hot, with no rain. It's dry. There are fires in the mountains … Growing crops makes it a complicated time here."
Ever since a drought devastated his yields five years ago, Mejia has been eager to integrate sweeping changes into his rice production. He believes that the weather has become more erratic and is concerned that future climate change will make rice farming even more difficult. As a result, and with the help of his local rice growers association and scientists from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, he is embracing what has come to be known as "climate-smart agriculture." These are agricultural techniques that protect farmers from the effects of global warming and improve crop yields, while also limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
For complete article, please see Yale e360.
At the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia, researchers measure the greenhouse gas emissions of rice production. One of the goals of so-called "climate-smart agriculture" is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from practices such as flooding rice fields, which increases the release of methane. The climate-smart agricultural movement also aims to strengthen global food security, improve resilience to climate change, and help 500 million small farmers adapt to more stressful growing conditions. (Photo credit: Neil Palmer/CIAT)
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Climate Change, Global Food Production, Sustainability, Technology
Hi, honey. I'm home. What did you print for dinner?
January 6, 2015 Lisa Palmer
Technology on the Menu
A few weeks ago I attended a panel discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington, D.C. about food technology of the future. Much of the discussion centered on the production of meat. That's because Andras Forgacs was on the panel. Forgacs is the CEO of Modern Meadow, a Brooklyn-based, venture-funded company that uses tissue engineering to develop meat and leather in a laboratory setting. Using a 3D printer, the meat is bioprinted onto pectin, the leading ingredient in making jam, and then grown in a sterile vat. It's a method of beef production from the cells of healthy cow, and it is opening eyes. I wrote about the cutting edge of meat alternatives and cultured meat last May. You can read the story here.
Since becoming a public policy scholar at The Wilson Center in July, I have focused my research and writing on sustainable food production. I've written extensively on food technology, beef production, and the search for how to produce more protein for the world's growing population without using too much water, destroying forests, or depleting ocean fish stocks. So I perked up when heard about the resource conservation methods of Modern Meadow and the potential for printed meat.
Raising animals for food contributes to climate change through the emissions of greenhouse gases and the destruction of forests and grasslands to grow the grain they eat. It also consumes a lot of water. Today it's a bothersome problem, but it's increasingly becoming a serious one. Beef production is a driver of global change and the problem will likely get much worse very soon, given the expected growth in the world's population and demand for meat protein.
You can read about bioprinting and 3D printing of food in my article for FutureFood2050. For the piece, I talked with Hod Lipson, director of Cornell University's Creative Machines Lab, whose team created the first food 3-D printer about a decade ago. "What food printing offers is a way to combine information technology software and biometrics with cooking in a way that was never possible before," Lipson told me.
From Lipson's perspective, 3-D printing is in its infancy and food printing is in the gestational stage. But a handful of companies like Modern Meadow are printing meat (though it's not yet available to consumers) while others are producing commercially available machines that can print food. I write:
In the future, Lipson anticipates that sophisticated 3-D printing will offer home cooks the ultimate control over the ingredients that go into their food without giving up the convenience of manufactured products.
Here's the complete story: http://futurefood2050.com/3-d-printers-hit-home/
Environmental Science, Fish, Global Food Production, Oceans, Sustainability
Verlasso reduces reliance on wild-caught fish for salmon feed
September 8, 2014 Lisa Palmer
I ate farmed salmon for years before thinking twice about it. Then about ten years ago, beginning with news reports from Ken Weiss, an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times, I learned about the chemicals and pollutants associated with farmed salmon. I began to understand the unsustainable nature of salmon aquaculture; in addition to antibiotics, pesticides and artificial dyes to color the flesh of the farmed salmon, I learned that what they ate—fish meal made from anchovies, sardines and menhaden– was quickly depleting forage fish from the world's oceans.
Fast forward to this past May in Laguna Niguel, California, at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference. Sustainably farmed salmon found its way onto my lunch plate. The fish, from Verlasso, a joint venture between DuPont and AquaChile, earned a "good alternative" rating last year from the Monterey Bay Aquariums Seafood Watch program—the first among Atlantic salmon raised in ocean pens to earn this distinction. Verlasso salmon is raised on fish meal that is just 25 percent wild fish and 75 percent Omega-3 rich yeast.
I caught up with Scott Nichols, the man behind the Verlasso venture, for a story in Future Food 2050. Here's how it begins:
As a child living in Hawaii, Scott Nichols woke early. By 6 a.m., the 5-year-old boy had usually reeled in his first catch from a pre-dawn fishing expedition with his dad. The first week that he carried his bounty—a whole fish—into the family kitchen for breakfast, his father gave him an impromptu lesson in gutting and cleaning fish. And a love affair with seafood was born.
Much later in life, Scott Nichols found himself in the lucky position of being able to turn that love for fish into a business venture. As a biochemist with a doctorate from UCLA who also studied business at the Wharton's Advanced Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania, Nichols was in charge of DuPont's business development. It was 2006, and the company had created an innovation around bio-based omega-3 fatty acids: DuPont's genetically modified yeast could substitute for fish oils and preserve the omega-3 fatty acids. But Nichols knew it was a breakthrough in another area as well. "In the blink of an eye, I realized that we could solve a big problem with salmon aquaculture," says Nichols, who now directs Verlasso, a joint venture between DuPont and AquaChile—an aquaculture operation based in Patagonia—that was formalized in 2009. Before the partnership, DuPont had been involved in supplying the aquaculture industry but had no experience in aquaculture production.
Fish oil produced from wild-caught fish supplies critical nutrients that farmed salmon need to grow, but these wild-caught fish are harvested unsustainably. By 2006, salmon aquaculture was consuming some 80 percent of the world's fish oil and still growing at a rate of 8 to 10 percent per year. Oily fish like anchovies, menhaden and mackerel provide the main source of fish oils, and their harvests are threatened as their populations deplete.
To read the complete story, go to www.futurefood2050.com.
"There seems to be precious little international enthusiasm to talk about how to reduce pressure on fisheries, but it is surely needed." —Scott Nichols
Climate Change, Environmental Science, Global Food Production, Sustainability
Lisa Palmer appointed public policy scholar
July 18, 2014 Lisa Palmer
In July, Lisa Palmer was appointed public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. She is conducting independent research and reporting on food, agriculture, the environment, and population. Her Wilson Center project, "Feeding a Hot and Hungry Planet," will examine agriculture, population and climate change, with special emphasis on solutions-oriented perspectives across disciplines.
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is the national, living memorial honoring President Woodrow Wilson. The Wilson Center provides a strictly nonpartisan space for the worlds of policymaking and scholarship to interact. By conducting relevant and timely research and promoting dialogue from all perspectives, it works to address the critical current and emerging challenges confronting the United States and the world. Created by an Act of Congress in 1968, The Wilson Center is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and supported by both public and private funds.
Global Food Production, Sustainability
Calestous Juma – Future Food 2050
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Reading articles by Calestous Juma should be a requirement for anyone interested in agriculture, Africa, and economic development. The assignment wouldn't be a burden. Juma is a prolific writer; and his regular posts in The Guardian, at Harvard's Kennedy School, or on Twitter, arm you with a range of information on agricultural innovation in Africa.
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South American Growth Center
June 18, 2014 Lisa Palmer
The eyes of the world are on Brazil now as world cup soccer kicks off in Sao Paulo. In my latest article for the science research journal Nature, I report on some of the pockets of excellence in South American science. My news feature focusses on research at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), near Cali, Colombia.
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Famine Is a Feminist Issue
In 2013 the United Nations Population Division revised its population projections to show that population could grow even faster than previously anticipated, especially in Africa. Planning ahead for feeding a hot, hungry, teeming planet is both a numbers game and social venture. Calories, climate change, and acres of land are some of the factors on one side of the equation. The 7 billion people in the world, projected to grow to 9.6 billion by 2050, are on the other.
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Global Food Production
What can Madagascar teach us about rice and water?
July 30, 2013 — by Lisa Palmer
The idea that a simple grain like rice could change the world may seem far-fetched. But as a growing population and climate change put pressure on a hot, hungry planet, rice is playing an increasingly important role.
Rice is a major source of calories for half of the world's population, and how rice is grown affects yields and affects the environment. Irrigated rice is normally covered with water. Flooding rice paddies suppresses weed growth, but it also uses enormous quantities of water and increases methane emissions when plant matter decomposes in flooded fields.
Twenty-five years ago small holder farms in Madagascar began growing rice using a methodology that doesn't flood rice paddies continuously. With aerated soil, rather than flooded fields, farmers plant single, young seedlings directly into rows along with nutrients. The rice produces deeper roots and since the field isn't flooded, the roots of the plants don't suffocate. The result is stronger root and larger plants that produce heavier grain. And, in addition to using less water, the method requires less land preparation and fertiliser, although more weeding is required.
Growers produce more grain per hectare, conserve water resources, and create fewer environmental impacts. The system has spread from farmer to farmer, and 2.5 million of them in 50 countries have adopted these methods.
Now, a California-based company, Lotus Foods, is promoting this agriculture method, called the system of rice intensification (SRI) by providing farmers access to a global marketplace. Branded under the More Crop Per Drop label, the company sells six varieties of SRI-grown rice, including Madagascar Pink Rice. "Flooding rice paddies uses a third of our planet's freshwater resources," says Caryl Levine, co-owner of Lotus Foods, adding that the agriculture business doesn't like this method because "there is nothing to buy and it is so farmer friendly."
According to Olivia Vent, SRI liaison at Lotus Foods, the rice is better for the planet because it uses 50% less water and 90% less seed, yet results in up to three times conventional yields. The SRI method improves root growth and enriches soil, she says.
Lotus foods began by importing 20 tonnes of SRI-grown rice from Cambodia in 2008. Now the company imports 200 tonnes in the Cambodian supply chain and nearly the same amount of SRI-rice from Indonesia. Imports from Madagascar are fragile, Vent says, due to political instability and imports of pink rice are substantially lower.
So, is that the end of flooded paddy fields?
Lewis Ziska doesn't think so. Ziska is a plant physiologist at the US department of agriculture's Agriculture Research Service in Maryland. He says that scientists have not been able to replicate the yields claimed by those who developed the SRI methods. Still, conserving water resources and reducing methane emissions is critical for a changing climate, he says.
According to the International Water Management Institute, one-quarter of the world's irrigated rice lowlands, which supply three-fourths of the world's irrigated rice, will experience water scarcity under climate change.
Vent of Lotus Foods says the environment is protected through the SRI-growing methods because the rice fields require no synthetic chemicals, which often makes its way into water systems. "So often, the water flooding the fields is connected to natural habitats. The water wasn't getting into those places and was hurting plants and animals of the forests.
Vent adds that in Vietnam, fish life has come back in areas surround rice fields, and fishing has since become an important cash crop and nutrition source.
This story originally appeared in The Guardian


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Team USA Culinary Wins 2018 Americas Selection
Philadelphia, PA - The ment'or BKB Foundation proudly announces that Team USA will go on to compete at the 2019 Bocuse d'Or in Lyon after winning first place at the Americas Selection in Mexico City.
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Over the course of the past two days, teams from 11 countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Uruguay, and for the first time, Canada and the United States of America, competed to earn one of five highly coveted spots at the 2019 competition in Lyon.
Head Chef Matthew Kirkley and Commis Mimi Chen competed on Friday, April 13th and presented their winning interpretation of Chilean Salmon Roulade and Suckling Pig to the acclaimed panel of judges.
"We have embarked on our challenge for 2019 with a new team but the same goal: to make our country and our profession proud," said Chef Thomas Keller, President of Ment'or BKB, who led the 2017 U.S. team to their first gold win. "Placing in the top five continues the promise we made to Monsieur Paul to realize his dream of seeing the United States compete in Lyon. Chef Matthew Kirkley is our next chapter and we are confident in both he and Commis Mimi Chen leading Team USA."
"It has been an exciting week and an honor to compete in the Americas continental selection for the first time, Head Coach Robert Sulatycky said. "Our exposure to the unique cuisine and culture of Mexico has been invaluable. We are happy to have advanced to the finals and are looking forward to defending our title."
"We are honored to represent Team USA and continue to build the legacy for our country at The Bocuse d'Or. The impressive grace, warmth, and hospitality of our hosts here in Mexico City is to be admired, and proven a significant part of our journey on the Road to Lyon," Head Chef Matthew Kirkley shared.
Team USA made history in 2017 with a historic Gold Medal win from Chef Mathew Peters. In 2015, Chef Philip Tessier ascended the podium for the first time at the 2015 Bocuse d'Or, winning the silver medal. After this victory at the Americas Selection, Team USA will again compete for the highest honor at the world's most prestigious culinary competition in 2019. Head Chef Matthew Kirkley and Commis Mimi Chen, trained with Team USA President Chef Thomas Keller, Vice President Gavin Kaysen of Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis, MN, Head Coach Robert Sulatycky of IQ Kitchen, as well as assistant coaches Chef Eric Anderson of COI in San Francisco and Chef Claude Le-Tohic, most recently of Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas. Rounding out the team are assistants; Daniel Garcia, Jordan Guevara and Alice Kim.
Bocuse d'Or is one of the most demanding cooking competitions, and every two years, 60 countries select one of their best chefs to represent their nation. The 24 countries that will continue onward to the finals will cook in front of thousands of cheering fans hoping to bring home the gold. Team USA is recruited, trained and funded by the ment'or BKB Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals and preserving the traditions and quality of cuisine in America. This year also marks ment'or's 10th anniversary and sadly, the passing of Chef Monsieur Paul Bocuse, the man responsible for breathing life into the foundation. His firm belief that Team USA belonged on the global culinary stage led to the founding of this organization.
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Help Us Fight Fakes, Alibaba's Security Chief Tells Global Brands
By Reuters | Updated: 18 May 2015 18:08 IST
When it comes to fighting fakes, Alibaba's head of internet security says cooperation beats the courtroom any day.
Ni Liang, who runs the Hangzhou, China-based company's anti-counterfeiting operations, was speaking to Reuters days after Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other luxury brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA sued Alibaba in New York, alleging the e-commerce giant had knowingly made it possible for counterfeiters to sell fakes.
Ni said brands had a better chance of succeeding in clamping down on the pervasive counterfeit trade if they talked to Alibaba, instead of suing it.
The company has been dogged for years by accusations that it doesn't do enough to fight intellectual property rights violations and also listed counterfeits as a risk before its record-breaking $25 billion IPO in September.
"I strongly believe that spending money on lawsuits could result in a completely different outcome than cooperating with us," Ni said in an interview during a rare visit by the media to Alibaba's internet security headquarters.
"If a brand doesn't cooperate with us we'll still fight fakes for them... But when we cooperate we can fight better."
Alibaba employs some 2,000 employees to battle counterfeits. At its internet security command centre, a computer screen covering an entire wall tallies in real-time attempts by vendors to list suspected counterfeits and shows which brands they were trying to sell. Vendors known to have attempted to sell fakes are also tracked.
Another 5,000 "volunteers" around the country, including sellers and buyers, help identify vendors of phony goods, Ni said, adding that Alibaba spent about 100 million yuan ($16 million) last year to covertly buy products and check their authenticity.
Ni said this figure could rise to 150 million this year. "I believe we spend more than any platform or company in the world on anti-counterfeit efforts," he added.
(Also See: Alibaba Calls US Lawsuit by Luxury Brands Over Fake Goods 'Baseless')
Alibaba's two popular platforms are Taobao, on which consumers buy and sell goods to each other much like they do on the marketplace run by U.S.-based eBay Inc, and Tmall, an online shopping mall that vendors use to sell their products, similar to Amazon.com Inc.
The company, founded by Jack Ma, controls 80 percent of all online retail in China, handling goods worth about $97 billion in the quarter ended March 31.
Alibaba has so far signed more than 1,300 memoranda of understanding on cooperation with brands, including Microsoft, Apple and Louis Vuitton, to fight fakes, Ni said.
Overall, Alibaba's platforms have seen a drop in the number of counterfeits as a percentage of goods traded, Ni said, but added the number of fake products discovered by the company rose two-thirds to 130 million last year from 80 million in 2012.
Counterfeit goods can be found on all Chinese e-commerce platforms, despite efforts to fight them, because of the sheer scale of the problem and the huge demand for these products.
No pictures of the internet security war room are allowed. An Alibaba spokeswoman told Reuters they could not name any of the brands being targeted by fraudsters but data on the tracking screen showed more than 5,000 attempted listings of suspected fake products had been detected and removed by noon.
A search for "Gucci" and "Guggi" on Alibaba's eBay-like Taobao site also highlights the complexity of the problem.
Ads appear for products that look like genuine articles as well as clear knock-offs. Ni said determining authenticity from photos is notoriously difficult, and products that bear a likeness to the real deal may not infringe upon intellectual property rights.
Brands and industry groups have complained that Alibaba makes it difficult to remove suspect product listings. Ni said last year his team removed 12 million listings after receiving complaints involving about 20 million, but the process can be lengthy.
About 40 percent of all items flagged were either genuine or it was impossible to conclude that they were fake, he said.
"We have to have an audit mechanism for complaints made by brand holders, and this audit mechanism increases the time it takes to get fake products pulled down," he said, adding that Alibaba intends to double the number of cases it sends to the police for prosecution this year.
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Q: Match a hex string in a binary file in python I read this post regarding openning a file in binary format:
Reading binary file in Python and looping over each byte
How can I match a string (as hex value) with a binary file in python:
as an example, i want to match this in a binary file
00e4009a00ea00ff00a800cd00930018006b00e10067000e00e0002c00710045

How can i compare that with the content in the binary file?

A: Turn the hexadecimal data into binary before matching:
import binascii

pattern = "00e4009a00ea00ff00a800cd00930018006b00e10067000e00e0002c00710045"

if binascii.unhexlify(pattern) in binary_file_contents:
    pass

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The Nieri family started Fattoria Montellori over 120 years ago back in 1895. This modern yet modest winery was constructed in such a way so as to essentially blend in with the surroundings. Located in Fucecchio, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of the city of Pistoia at nearly the exact point between Florence & Pisa. On the grounds there is a majestic garden containing unique florally landscaped pieces of contemporary art, including rock sculptures and themed floral arrangements. Although founder Giuseppe Nieri started with just a few hectares to farm, over the decades the numbers of hectares farmed here has increased and is now close to 60, due in large part to the hard work of Alessandro, son of Giuseppe. He discovered many of his vineyards through the innovative use of a light aircraft. There are 5 different vineyard holdings, all within the Chianti zone, some of which contain very old vine Sangiovese & Trebbiano. Ancient remnants of aquatic matter blanket a few of these vineyards due to the area having been a sea bed some 1.7 million years ago. The aforementioned traditional varietals are at the heart of their production; some vitis vinifera vines are also championed.


BODICE is a contemporary label that believes in expression of individuality through clothing. Our vision is to make timeless classics with a modern twist by adding unexpected details and quirky embellishments. The clothes are defined by an ironic take on the classic tailoring laying the foundation for a fresh, conceptual yet wearable wardrobe. Bodice's USP is it's wearability factor even after being very distinct and unconventional.
If we had to objectify Bodice, it will be a pair of binoculars: classic, scientific and with a vision. We, in our Bodice studio, try to see the approaching life minutely and implement the visions on our designs, geometrically, focusing on androgyny. And then we have our own phases too, which are blended in our tailoring and techniques. This brand is our expression of what we call fashion!
The label's garments are all hand crafted in India with utmost attention to tailoring and finishing techniques.Bodice head quarters are located in New Delhi and we focus on using indigenous and traditional materials to create contemporary and trendy designs.
The founder and Creative Director, Ruchika Sachdeva graduated from London college of Fashion and worked with prestigious design houses such as Vivienne Westwood, Giles Deacon and Nitin Bal Chauhan before launching Bodice.


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2007 Cobalt 220 for sale. Excellent condition and very well maintained. Never kept in the water. Fresh water use! Approximately 110 hours. Is presently shrink-wrapped.
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