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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Some FADs aren’t meant to last … Casson Trenor, Greenpeace
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Thousands of sharks, rays, billfish, and other animals die needlessly every year at the hands of the tuna industry.1
The industry cuts corners out on the water by employing fishing methods that are absolutely barbaric. Among these methods, fish aggregating devices (FADs) are one of the worst.
FADs are basically floating objects left out on the water. They attract all sorts of things, including sharks, and when the ship returns it scoops up everything around the FAD with a net.2 Hardly anything survives and they simply toss everything other than tuna-live or dead- back into the ocean.
That’s no way to do business. We have a plan to save these sharks and all the other marine life that gets trapped in FADs, but we have to act now while we have the canned tuna industry’s attention.
To do that we urgently need your financial support to increase the public outcry against deadly tuna fishing methods to convince the industry to listen to consumers and move to sustainable practices. Please make a donation today and help us save the oceans and our environment.
We have already gotten the industry’s attention with our animated video, and more than 50,000 of you have signed on to a letter demanding that one tuna industry giant, Chicken of the Sea, reform their destructive fishing practices. Their response has been to go on the attack using an expensive PR agency to discredit Greenpeace and people like you who care about the oceans.
We’re not going to let the personal attacks and PR spin cover up the truth.
Help us fight back! We need to raise $60,000 by September 15th. This cannot wait, we must continue to pressure the tuna industry while we have their attention. Please make a donation today and help us save the oceans.
The United States is the largest market for canned tuna in the world. And while we will continue to work with retailers to make a commitment to sustainable tuna, we will also kick off a publicly visible campaign to garner media attention and further our research of canned tuna products. With your help, we can change the industry and save these critical species before it’s too late.
You know it’s possible. We’ve been fighting together to protect our oceans for years and have been winning. The tuna industries’ lies and PR campaigns aren’t going to stop us from doing the right thing.
Thank you for all your support,
Casson Trenor
Senior Markets Campaigner
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1. D. Bromhead et al, Review of the impact of fish aggregating devices (FADs) on tuna fisheries. Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2003
2. Jessica Kondel and Jeremy Rusin, Report of the 2nd Workshop on Bycatch Reduction in the ETP Purse-Seine Fishery, May 2007
http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/Publications/Kondel%20and%20Rusin%20Bycatch%20Admin%20Report%20LJ-07-04%20Final.pdf
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Congress: the Republican led House the Senate
the Senate Convenes at 10:00amET September 13, 2011
- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning
business for one hour with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10
minutes each with the Majority controlling the first half and the Republicans
controlling the final half. - Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the
motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, a joint resolution regarding Burma Sanctions
and the expected legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds. - The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly
caucus meetings. - At approximately 4:15pm today, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, the expected legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds in addition to the underlying Burma Sanctions language. (Monday evening, cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed and a motion to reconsider the vote was entered, permitting the vote today.)
VOTES
4:16pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, the expected legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds in addition to the underlying Burma Sanctions language. (Monday evening, cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed and a motion to reconsider the vote was entered, permitting the vote today.); Invoked: 61-38
Confirmed: Executive Calendar #128, Mara Rudman to be Assistant Administrator of the US Agency for International Development
Adopted S.Res.262, designating the week beginning on September 12, 2011, and ending on September 16, 2011, as “National Health Information Technology Week” to recognize the value of health information technology in improving health quality.
Adopted S.Res.263, designating the week beginning September 11, 2011, as “National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week”.
Adopted S.Res.264, designating September 12, 2011, as “National Day of Encouragement”.
Adopted S.Res.265, honoring the lifetime achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.
Discharged Judiciary and adopted S.Res.256, designating the week of October 2 through October 8, 2011, as “National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week”.
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
4:53 P.M. – Mr. McHenry moved that the House do now adjourn.
2:32 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
2:30 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
H. Res. 398: electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives
2:27 P.M. – Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Considered as privileged matter.
2:26 P.M. – The House received a communication from the Honorable Jason Altmire. Mr. Altmire submitted his resignation from the Committee on Small Business. The resignation was accepted without objection.
H.R. 2218: to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 365 – 54 (Roll no. 705).
2:18 P.M. – On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 189 – 231 (Roll no. 704).
1:52 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require each state entity that receives a grant, to have in effect policies and procedures for charter schools that require criminal background checks to be conducted for school employees prohibit the employment of an individual for a position as a school employee if they refuse to consent to a criminal background check, make false statements in connection with the background check or have been convicted of a felony.
Ms. Hanabusa moved to recommit with instructions to Education and the Workforce.
1:50 P.M. – The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
1:49 P.M. – The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2218.
On agreeing to the King (IA) amendment Failed by recorded vote: 43 – 374 (Roll no. 703).
1:43 P.M. – On agreeing to the Holt amendment Failed by recorded vote: 195 – 220 (Roll no. 702).
1:16 P.M. – The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Considered as unfinished business.
H.R. 2887: to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12:29 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2887.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12:04 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches which by direction of the Chair, would be limited to 15 per side of the aisle.
12:01 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Johnson of OH to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
12:00 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by Reverend Dr. Leroy Adams, Jr., Morning Star Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska.
The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 13.
10:22 A.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 P.M. today.
10:01 A.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 12:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.
10:00 A.M. – The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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Official Google blog
Ten years later
Posted: 11 Sep 2011 06:26 AM PDT
The events of September 11, 2001 changed the lives of so many people around the world. In the years since that day, thoughtful online efforts have provided an outlet for grief, for learning and a means for healing. Virtual spaces have helped us to remember the victims and honor the courage of those who risked their lives to save others.
On this 10th anniversary, we wanted to note a few of these virtual places:
9/11 Memorial
On Monday September 12, the 9/11 Memorial will open to the public within the original footprint of the twin towers. Our relationship with the 9/11 Memorial team dates back to 2009, when we collaborated to build their Make History site. This web archive lets people place and share their photos and videos in geographical context, collectively piecing together the history that was witnessed, one photo or video at a time.
The 9/11 Memorial has also produced a commemorative album called Ten Years On, a musical tribute featuring well-known musicians and performers. The album has inspired a video archive project on YouTube of the same name which encourages people to submit video tributes to those affected by the events of 9/11.
The New York Times
YouTube also worked with The New York Times on a YouTube Channel featuring archived news broadcasts and personal stories and reflections from the public.
Mountain Lakes (NJ) Volunteer Fire Department
John Reilly, a software executive and Deputy Chief of the Mountain Lakes (NJ) Volunteer Fire Department, built First-Responder to help community organizations like fire departments and EMS corps increase their emergency preparedness and respond more effectively to crises. This open source application uses freely available web tools to map critical resources and contingency plans, dispatch and track first responders, and interoperate with mutual aid organizations during emergencies.
It’s been an honor to see these tools being built using our platforms and products—and humbling to see them come to life.
Posted by Andy Berndt, Creative Lab, New York City
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Congress: the Republican led House – the Senate considers Burma Sanctions & 9/11 Remembrance 5:50pmET
The Senate Convenes at 2pmET September 12, 2011
- Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning
business until 4:30pm with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10
minutes each. - Following morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of the
motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, Burma Sanctions. - At 5:30pm, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke
cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66. - Additionally, there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Monday on the
East Front Steps of the Capitol. Members will gather in the Rotunda at 5:50pm. - At 5:30pm today, the Senate will conduct a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, which is expected to be the legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds in addition to the underlying Burma language.
- VOTE
- 5:30pm The Senate began a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.J.Res.66, which is expected to be the legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds in addition to the underlying Burma language; Not Invoked: 53-33
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CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS
LEGISLATIVE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION
9:38 P.M. – The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 13, 2011.
On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Gohmert moved that the House do now adjourn.
7:17 P.M. – SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
7:14 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
7:10 P.M. – The House received a communication from the Honorable John L. Mica. Chairman Mica notified the House that on September 8, 2011, pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United States Code, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure met in open session to consider resolutions to authorize five lease prospectuses included in the General Services Administration‘s (GSA) FY2011 Capital Investment and Leasing Program (CILP) and one lease prospectus included in GSA’s FY2012 CILP. The Chairman also transmitted copies of the resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 8, 2011.
- H.R. 1059:
- to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 2887:
- to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes
ORDER OF BUSINESS – Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent that it shall be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2887) to provide an extension of surface and air transportation programs, and for other purposes; the bill shall be considered as read; the bill shall be debatable for 1 hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
- H.R. 1059:
- to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 – 0(Roll no. 701).
7:03 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2633:
- to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the time limits for appeals in civil cases to which United States officers or employees are parties
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 – 0(Roll no. 700).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6:56 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.
- H.R. 2076:
- to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 – 9(Roll no. 699).
6:38 P.M. – Considered as unfinished business.
6:34 P.M. – PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE – The Speaker laid before the House a message from the President transmitting the legislative proposal, the “American Jobs Act of 2011,” together with a section-by-section analysis of the legislation – referred to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, House Administration, Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transporation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means and ordered to be printed(H. Doc. 112-53).
6:30 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
4:26 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. today. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. today.
- H.R. 1059:
- to protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes
4:25 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:18 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 1059.Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- H.R. 2633:
- to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the time limits for appeals in civil cases to which United States officers or employees are parties
4:17 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:11 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2633.Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- H.R. 2076:
- to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes
4:10 P.M. – At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4:03 P.M. – DEBATE – The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate onH.R. 2076.Considered under suspension of the rules.
4:02 P.M. – Mr. Gowdy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
4:01 P.M. – The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until after 6:30 p.m. today.
4:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
2:04 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. today.
2:03 P.M. – ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.
2:02 P.M. – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Wilson of SC to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.
2:01 P.M. – Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.
2:00 P.M. – The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of September 12.
12:01 P.M. – The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on September 9, 2011 at 1:43 p.m. stating that that body had passedS. 1239.
12:00 P.M. – MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
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