C.F. Reus Deportiu draw Lleida (0 - 0)

C.F. Reus Deportiu draw Lleida (0 - 0) .

CardsAt minute 7, Rúben Semedo gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 25, David Fornies gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 47, Baquero gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 68, Dani Fragoso gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 76, Raúl Fuster gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 89, Xisco gets a Yellow Card.

C.F. Reus DeportiuÉdgar,Francis,Guillem,Denis,Dinis,J. Olmo,Joshua,Miguel Marín,Moyano,Ñoño,Óscar Rodríguez,Riki,Rúben Semedo,Álex Colorado,Eliseu,Folch,Guedes,Jaume Delgado,Masqué,Muneta,Roger,Vitor,Édgar,Fran Carbià,J. Giménez,Masgue Vila,Sellarès,Victor Garrido,Xisco,Édgar,Rúben Semedo,Miguel Marín,Moyano,J. Olmo,Álex Colorado,J. Giménez,Édgar,Folch,Vitor,Xisco,LleidaÁlex Cobo,Jorge Mediavilla,Pau Torres,Baquero,Barreda,Dani Fragoso,David Fornies,Ekhi,Raúl Fuster,Viñes,Albistegi,Dídac,Eugeni,Miramón,Molo,Nacho Sierra,Noel,Pau Bosch,Putxi,Sañudo,Chupe,Diego Sánchez,Osado,Óscar Canadell,Salva Chamorro,Pau Torres,Dani Fragoso,Raúl Fuster,Ekhi,Barreda,Albistegi,David Fornies,Salva Chamorro,Baquero,Osado,Miramón,TableHércules C.F. - 33Espanyol B - 32Gimnàstic Tarragona - 32Huracán de Valencia - 29Villarreal C.F. B - 28C.F. Reus Deportiu - 28C. Lleida Esportiu - 28Alcoyano C.D. - 27Badalona - 25Mallorca B - 25L Hospitalet - 24Valencia Mestalla - 22U.E. Olot - 21Olímpic de Xàtiva - 21Baleares - 20U.E. Sant Andreu - 20 Eldense C.D. - 19Cornellà U.E. - 18Elche Ilicitano C.F. - 17Zaragoza B - 17

Atlético B draw SD Leioa (1 - 1)

Atlético B draw SD Leioa (1 - 1) .

Goals39 min. Ander Vitoria converted a Goal for SD Leioa64 min. Ian converted a Goal for Atlético BCardsAt minute 69, Mario Marín gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 71, Ormazábal gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 81, Julio gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 86, Julio gets a Red Card.

At minute 87, Erik Polanco gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 87, Aitor gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 88, Degre gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 89, Sergio García gets a Yellow Card.

Atlético BBernabé,David Gil,Y. Bounou,Aitor,Borja Paris,D. Gama,Elbis,Galass,Iván Pérez,Lucas,Mario Marín,Nacho,P. Trigueros,Rougalas,Tiri,Alejo,Andrés Robles,Benja,Borja Martínez,Dani Espejo,Keita,M. Ndoye,Nacho Huertas,Ramos,Roberto,S. Ezzatollahi,Xu Xin,Zubi,Borja Galán,Dani Aquino,Héctor Hernández,Ian,Marko,Pierre,Samuel,Samuel,David Gil,Mario Marín,Dani Espejo,Nacho,Aitor,Benja,Borja Galán,Andrés Robles,Pierre,Ian,Dani Aquino,SD LeioaDiego de Miguel,Iturrioz,Oubiña,Urtzi,Aitor,Alaña,Arkaitz,Diego Simón,Erik Polanco,Garmendia,Goikoetxea,Julen,Larrucea,Oier Barrado,Ormazábal,Unai,Degre,Diego,Endika,Javier,Julio,Paredes,Txus Del Prado,Adrián,Ander Vitoria,Borja,Iker Bilbao,Iván Diez,Reguero,Sergio García,Xabi Martínez,Yurrebaso,Iturrioz,Garmendia,Larrucea,Aitor,Oier Barrado,Alaña,Erik Polanco,Julio,Reguero,Sergio García,Ander Vitoria,TableHuesca - 34Real Unión de Irún - 31Barakaldo - 30Bilbao Ath. - 29RM Castilla - 28Toledo - 28CD Guadalajara - 27Getafe B - 26Sestao River - 26Leioa SD - 26Tudelano - 25Amorebieta - 24Fuenlabrada - 24UD Socuellamos - 23R. Sociedad B - 22Las Palmas At. - 21Rayo B - 21Atlético B - 19UB Conquense - 17Trival Valderas CF - 15

Toledo lost against UD Socuellamos by 1-2

Toledo lost against UD Socuellamos by 1-2 .

Goals11 min. Pelegrina converted a Goal for UD Socuellamos60 min. Bienve converted a Goal for UD Socuellamos88 min. Aitor García converted a Goal for ToledoCardsAt minute 15, Ocaña gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 17, Pepe Aicart gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 25, Jesús García gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 30, Zurdo gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 33, Ocaña gets a Red Card.

At minute 44, Bocanegra gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 82, Rufino gets a Red Card.

At minute 89, Zurdo gets a Red Card.

At minute 89, De Lerma gets a Yellow Card.

ToledoLuisma,Manolo,Óscar,Perales,Mikel,Morales,Pedro,Rubén Garcés,Tete,Tomás,Toño Vázquez,Aitor García,Barranco,De Lerma,Fernando Acuña,Héctor,Iván Mateo,Pepe Aicart,Rubén,Sorribas,Valín,Aarón,Colinas,Eneko Eizmendi,Megías,Rufino,Manolo,Morales,Tete,Mikel,Rubén Garcés,Pepe Aicart,Colinas,De Lerma,Rufino,Eneko Eizmendi,Barranco,UD SocuellamosMaramba,Bocanegra,Jesús,Pablo Coronado,Aleix,Carlos Crespo,Jacinto,Pablo,Pelegrina,Rodriguez Martinez,Salva,Zurdo,Berni,Carlos García,Chato,Jesús García,Kike Dominguez,Ocaña,Santi Cabeza,Bienve,Calle,Javi Bolo,Juanma Ortiz,Luis,Bocanegra,Carlos García,Zurdo,Jacinto,Pelegrina,Salva,Jesús García,Bienve,Ocaña,Kike Dominguez,Calle,TableHuesca - 34Real Unión de Irún - 31Barakaldo - 30Bilbao Ath. - 29RM Castilla - 28Toledo - 28CD Guadalajara - 27Getafe B - 26Sestao River - 26Leioa SD - 26Tudelano - 25Amorebieta - 24Fuenlabrada - 24UD Socuellamos - 23R. Sociedad B - 22Las Palmas At. - 21Rayo B - 21Atlético B - 19UB Conquense - 17Trival Valderas CF - 15

New York State Moves to Ban Fracking, Citing Health Concerns

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New York State officials gave residents an early Christmas present when they moved to ban high-volume hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) within state lines. The decision followed the release of a long-anticipated public health study that found many potential negative impacts from the natural gas drilling method. The announcement comes as a relief to state advocates who have been urging officials to ban fracking for years due to its environmental and public health risks.

New York State has had a de facto ban on fracking since 2008 while officials awaited the release of an environmental impact report and a public health impact study. Environmental Commissioner Joe Martens and State Health Commissioner Howard Zucker shared the results of the public health study with Governor Andrew Cuomo during a cabinet meeting on Dec. 17. They highlighted the “many red flags” raised by fracking and noted the shortage of scientific studies examining these risks. Zucker concluded by saying that he would not want own his child to play near fracking wells and that he cannot support high-volume hydraulic fracturing in New York.

Cuomo previously noted that he would defer to the experts when determining the fate of fracking in New York. The study and the advice from top environmental and health officials convinced him that the risks from fracking are too high.

Zucker said the Department of Environmental Conservation will issue a ban on fracking early next year, following the release of a legally binding environmental impact statement.

Fracking’s Many Risks

When New York first initiated its statewide fracking moratorium in 2008, relatively little was known about the health and environmental impacts of this drilling technique. Fracking injects water and chemicals deep underground to fracture bedrock and release trapped oil or natural gas. The technique is behind the oil and gas booms in states like North Dakota and Pennsylvania.

Industry continues to assure citizens that fracking is "safe," but a growing body of scientific evidence has raised significant concerns with the practice, with numerous studies identifying public health risks and environmental impacts. A recent study across five states detected dangerous levels of cancer-causing substances in the air near fracking sites. Moreover, a recent analysis of scientific studies, medical research, and government and industry reports concluded that regulations are not capable of preventing these dangers.

New York’s public health impact study, led by its Department of Health, focused on a wide scope of impacts, from land and water pollution to effects on communities.

The study identified several areas likely to be negatively impacted by fracking:

Air quality: Methane emissions from natural gas wells have been well documented. Additionally, pollution from trucks traveling to and from well sites increases airborne emissions of benzene, a cancer-causing substance, and toxic particles. Such pollution contributes to climate change, increases cancer risks, and exacerbates respiratory diseases.

Water quality: Faulty well construction can allow methane to escape into groundwater, polluting a critical drinking water source that many people depend on. Spills and inadequate waste disposal can also contaminate water sources.

Seismic activity: Fracking has been linked to increased earthquakes in many regions, producing possible public safety concerns.

Community impacts: Rapid construction and operation of fracking wells can be accompanied by increases in crime, traffic fatalities, and other disturbances that impact the quality of life for nearby communities.

The impact study relied on research conducted in other states where extensive fracking is currently taking place. As Zucker and Martens emphasize, more research is needed to fully understand the risks associated with fracking. In the meantime, New York State has chosen to play it safe.

New York Not Alone in Scrutinizing Fracking Hazards

Other states, including California and New Mexico, have moratoriums on fracking or pending bans on the practice. Additionally, several towns and cities across the country have banned fracking within their borders. Within New York State alone, 180 municipalities have issued bans or moratoriums, speaking to the force of the anti-fracking movement within the state.

New York State’s decision comes just weeks after Maryland’s governor announced he will allow fracking in the state. Outgoing Governor Martin O’Malley is drafting strict regulations for fracking, which will go into effect after he leaves office in January. It remains to be seen whether these proposed rules – which some claim will be the strongest in the nation – will sufficiently protect against the many concerns outlined in New York’s public health study.Source: www.foreffectivegov.org

Sestao River beat Las Palmas At. (3-2)

Sestao River beat Las Palmas At. (3-2) .

Goals11 min. Y. Qasmi converted a Goal for Sestao River24 min. José Manuel converted a Goal for Las Palmas At.29 min. Jito converted a Goal for Sestao River46 min. Jito converted a Goal for Sestao River82 min. Borja converted a Goal for Las Palmas At.CardsAt minute 11, Leto gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 27, Álex Martín gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 37, Y. Qasmi gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 44, Guillaume gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 59, Leo gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 66, E. Jaio gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 70, Stephane gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 71, Raúl Domínguez gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 77, Eneko gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 85, Stephane gets a Red Card.

At minute 88, Ricky gets a Yellow Card.

At minute 89, Álvaro gets a Red Card.

At minute 90, Matías gets a Red Card.

Sestao RiverDavid Moral,Etxebarrieta,Raúl Domínguez,Álex Cacho,Artabe,Cabero,E. Jaio,Iñigo Tobia,M. Méndez,Resines,Sergio Rodríguez,Ander Lafuente,D. Guerrero,David Medina,Eneko,Gil,Maestresalas,Mikel,Unai,Yanis,Guillaume,J. Hernáez,Jito,Ricky,Y. Qasmi,Raúl Domínguez,Resines,Sergio Rodríguez,Cabero,E. Jaio,David Medina,Guillaume,Eneko,Y. Qasmi,Jito,Ricky,Las Palmas At.Álex Martín,Dani Lorenzo,Ale Rivero,Álvaro,Ayoze,Borja Vera,Fran Gil,Jesús Valentín,Juanpe,Leto,Maikel,Óscar Pérez,Benito Ramírez,Borja,Castaño,Jesús Álvaro,Leandro,Leo,Manu Dimas,Marc,Matías,Nili,Pipo,Sandro,Stephane,Adrián,Álvaro,Athuman Gonzalez,Cristian Barrios,Germán,José Collado,José Manuel,Pedro,Álex Martín,Óscar Pérez,Jesús Álvaro,Stephane,Leto,Matías,Adrián,Manu Dimas,Álvaro,José Manuel,Leo,TableHuesca - 34Real Unión de Irún - 31Barakaldo - 30Bilbao Ath. - 29RM Castilla - 28Toledo - 28CD Guadalajara - 27Getafe B - 26Sestao River - 26Leioa SD - 26Tudelano - 25Amorebieta - 24Fuenlabrada - 24UD Socuellamos - 23R. Sociedad B - 22Las Palmas At. - 21Rayo B - 21Atlético B - 19UB Conquense - 17Trival Valderas CF - 15

Beef Industry Groups Meet to Discuss Sustainability but Leave with a Marketing Plan

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A coalition of beef producers and major food companies met last month in Brazil to address an issue of increasing importance: the significant, harmful environmental impact of raising beef cattle in a world with a growing population and declining resources.

Instead of developing a workable blueprint for sustainability, they walked away with a marketing manual.

The meeting came shortly after the release of a recent United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that concluded that if humans chose to eat less meat, it would have a greater impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions than better cropland or livestock management.

The UN s emphasis on the effects of animal agriculture on greenhouse gas emissions is not new. A 2006 report published by its Food and Agriculture Organization, titled Livestocks Long Shadow, concluded that:

Animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, which is more than all transportation combined.

The livestock sector may well be the leading player in the reduction of biodiversity, since it is the major driver of deforestation, as well as one of the leading drivers of land degradation, pollution, climate change, overfishing, sedimentation of coastal areas and facilitation of invasions by alien species.

The livestock industry also emits 65 percent of all human-produced nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that has 296 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide, and 37 percent of all human-produced methane, another potent greenhouse gas.

In an open letter to the Global Roundtable on Sustainable Beef (GRSB), more than 20 public interest organizations, including the Center for Food Safety, Food and Water Watch, and Friends of the Earth, wrote that the document that resulted from the meeting in Brazil is fundamentally flawed.

Instead of setting any standards or creating a certification program for beef produced in a more sustainable way, the Roundtable laid out a vague set of ideas that reinforce a business-as-usual approach and ask farmers to voluntarily make changes, without specifying what those changes should be.

Rather than asking its members to take a long, hard look in the mirror, it appears as if the GRSBs chief concern is to protect the vested interests of those stakeholders who profit most from the existing intensive and unsustainable production model and who stand to lose the most from change, wrote the public interest critics.

With the human population expected to reach over 9 billion by 2050, we need to shift our dietary habits toward foods that can be produced in more sustainable ways and that use the least resources possible. If we are serious about addressing climate change, we need to reduce government subsidies that support the production of beef and other meat products that undermine our climate commitments. Sixty-three percent of U.S. government food subsidies support the meat and dairy industries while less than one percent support the production of fruits and vegetables. We should reverse these subsidies to reflect both what federal nutrition guidelines recommend and whats best for our environment.

Photo by Socially Responsible Agriculture Project, used under a Creative Commons license.Source: www.foreffectivegov.org

Famous Military Veterans Part II

(U.S. Army) Baseball PioneerJackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson (1919 – 1972) Baseball Pioneer Drafted in 1942 and rose to the rank of second lieutenant.
Joe Louis (1914 – 1981) Heavyweight Boxing Champion Enlisted in the Army in 1942 at Camp Upton on Long Island, NY
Medgar Evers (1925-1963) – African-American civil rights activist from Mississippi involved in efforts to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. Evers fought in both France and Germany during World War II, and received an honorable discharge in 1946.
Mel Brooks – Actor, Producer, Writer – was not only a corporal in the U.S. Army, but he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and served in World War II, and on occasion, he even defused landmines.
Elvis Presley (1935-1977) Singer, Actor – Elvis joined the army and served for two years in the Armys finest Armored Tank Divisions
Al Gore – Former Vice-President and Presidential Candidate – Gore enlisted in the Army in 1969, despite his opposition to the war, and fought in the Vietnam War.
Clint Eastwood – Actor and Director – he was drafted into the Army and served during the Korea war.
Charles Rangel New York Congressman – served in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor for his service during the war.
James Earl Jones – Legendary actor and activist was in the ROTC in college and graduated from Army Ranger School.
Carl Reiner Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Author During World War II from 1943 until 1946 Reiner worked as a radio operator but was transferred to serve in the Army Entertainment Section.
Tracy Marrow (Ice-T) Rapper, Actor Served four years in the Army.
Laurence Tureaud (Mr. T) Actor, all around tough guy – After leaving school Tureaud enlisted in the United States Army in the mid-70s, and served in the Military Police Corps. In November 1975 he was awarded a letter of recommendation by his drill sergeant, and in a cycle of six thousand troops he was elected “Top Trainee of the Cycle” and promoted to Squad Leader.
Burgess Meredith (1907 1997) Actor, Director Served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Meredith reached the rank of Captain.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849) Writer and Poet Extraordinaire Attended West Point Military Academy and enlisted in the Army.
Source: www.army.mil