Phthalates and other hormone-disrupting chemicals that interfere with the male hormone system are so common, and so potentially damaging, that an expert panel has argued that the government should stop studying them one by one and consider their combined effect.
These chemicals pollute the air, water and dust and are found in hundreds of consumer products. Studies have found phthalates in virtuall
The urge to see the Marina Barrage, the reservoir in the city, forced me down for a jog on Monday evening. My laziness dragged for an hour and after which, I took off at six PM.It was a fine day for jogging due to the cool weather but the grey sky was threatening. I walked briskly towards Shenton Way and did a couple of minutes of warm-up next to the Singapore Conference Hall, opposite the Party W
The Marina Bay Front had now become one of Singapore’s iconic landscape, with our high CBD office towers and buildings, upcoming Marina Bay Financial District, the upcoming Sands Integrated Resort, another iconic artistic landmark, the Esplanade.
Today, the whole Bay marked a significant change in Singapore’s history. The Marina Barrage is officially completed and opened to [...]
... Le barrage mobile de la centrale hydroélectrique des Grosses Battes sur l'Ourthe à Chênée, Liège ...les travaux au niveau du barrage sont ceux de la construction d'une échelle à poissons :o)mobile dam of hydroelectric power plant.... Rainbirds Water Water Water For Jeff Buckley ...
Nehru: Inspirer of Big Dams including Kosi
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Cardiff Barrage Optical Illusion - HDR, originally uploaded by wentloog.4x3 AEB (2 stops), portrait orientation, taken left to right, Canon Eos 400D.My tripod wouldn't place the camera in exactly the right position to view the illusion so the shots were taken hand held.Swiss artist Felice Varini created this public art, a series of three yellow ellipses have been painted onto the working locks,
Tonight was the first every professional lacrosse game ever played in one of the hotbed’s of lacrosse, North Carolina. The game was between the Rochester Rattlers(3-2) and the Philadelphia Barrage(3-2). The two time defending champs Barrage have been living on the road every game this season and are currently in the Eastern Conference race with [...]
An independent report produced by an economic consultancy has shown that the plan to barrage the River Severn to generate electricity would NOT be an economic use of tax-payers' money. The report, published by Frontier Economics, an independent economic consultancy, said:'the barrage would be an expensive option compared to other renewable energy and the government's renewable energy target could
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First it was New Hampshire, then Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. Every time HIllary is in a must win situation she goes extremely negative. If Indiana voters are confused about what Barack Obama stands for, you won't have to wonder why.
First it was New Hampshire, then Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania. Every time HIllary is in a must win situation she goes extremely negative. If Indiana voters are confused about what Barack Obama stands for, you won't have to wonder why.
.le le pont-barrage de l'île Monsin et la centrale électrique (SPE), Jupille - Liège > (re)voir la photo de nuit ... Dam bridge in liège, Belgium > night shot here ... .... Goblin - Witch ...
The controversial proposal to build a barrage on the River Severn is still in the pipeline. Like the Ribble, the Severn is a crucially important intertidal river to the UK and Europe's Wetland Ecosystems - not to mention the World as huge numbers of birds globally rely on these crucial wetlands for over-wintering migrations AND for breeding sites.And like the Ribble, the Severn has huge support OPPOSING the costly and ruinous absurdity of a barrage.Yes, we DO need to increase our provision of renewable energy. But NO, it is NOT ACCEPTABLE to DESTROY ONE PART OF THE ENVIRONMENT TO "SAVE" THE ENVIRONMENT!!!River Barrages are costly and destructive and UNSUSTAINABLE.Our Wetlands are crucially important and irreplaceable.Alternative, SUSTAINABLE, and cost-effective renewable energy schemes - s
On The Final Day : American Elections Votes Mr. Obama’s brigade worked to solidify support from independent men, moderate Republican women who have pledged to change their party registration and younger voters — most of whom have never caucused — to address concerns about the depth of his support in rural Iowa,which has disproportionate sway in the final outcome. He worked his way through four stops in eastern Iowa before holding a nighttime rally in Des Moines, with each event intended to be a meeting place for supporters to pick up materialsfor a door-to-door canvassing effort.Senator Hillary Clinton in two minutes of Television Commercial Asked the Voters who can be the President , Mr Obama Democrat of Illinois asked the voters who can take us to a new fundementally new directi
First pictures from the packed meetingFull report belowAt the first Public Meeting about the Riverworks scheme - co-organised by Riversway Councillors and Save The Ribble Campaign - a number of experts gave their views on the Ribble barrage and Green Belt/Floodplain development proposals, and the packed meeting was able to listen to the issues first hand and ASK QUESTIONS.Meeting Rooms A and B at Preston Town Hall were filled to capacity as over 80 local residents attended the public meeting about the Riverworks Scheme and took the opportunity to express their views about the proposals to build a barrage across the River Ribble and houses and businesses on our Green Belt.Public interest in the meeting was so great that a number of residents were turned away at the door because the meeting room was full.The meeting was chaired by Councillor Bhikhu Patel, and members of the public had the opportunity to question City Councillors and listen to presentations from Leader of Preston City Cou
Calling all Ribblesiders!There is to be a PUBLIC MEETING on Tuesday November 20th from 7-9pm at the Town Hall in Preston, Rooms A & Bwhere you will get the opportunity to listen to the issues about the Ribble barrage & the building developments proposed for the Green Belt/floodplain in Penwortham, and ask questions. Preston Councillor, Bhikhu Patel, is arranging the meeting. There will be a number of speakers, details will be posted on the blog once these are confirmed, but this is YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO COME AND LISTEN TO THE ISSUES AND ASK QUESTIONS. This is also your opportunity to come and show your support for the Save The Ribble Campaign so book the evening of 20th November in your diary!More details to follow, once all speakers are confirmed. you can contact us at savetheribble@tiscali.co.uk
BREAKING NEWS... RIBBLE BARRAGE GOES BACK TO DRAWING BOARD!!The Lancashire Evening Post are reporting today that Preston City Council Chief Executive Jim Carr has stated that the Ribble barrage and the 'plans to redevelop an area of the river in the city and neighbouring South Ribble' have 'gone back to the drawing board'.you can click on the picture to read the LEP article in full...The LEP report that whilst 'plans to solve the blue-green algae problem and fix aging gates at Preston Dock will press ahead', Mr. Carr has stated that:"The riverside element has taken a step back from where we were (before the local elections earlier this year) because of the political changes here and in South Ribble".Mr Carr continued:"What we are now relying on is discussing this between the leaders to see what is acceptable to them. Much of the development is in South Ribble and now it is an issue of whether it wants to progress this". Luckily for the River Ribble, our environment, and our commu
The body responsible for Angling interests on the Ribble - and consequently concerned with the health of the River Ribble and its ecosystem - have published their position paper regarding the Ribble barrage proposal.The Ribble Fisheries Consultative Association are unreservedly opposed to the Ribble barrage scheme as they argue that "The building of a barrage across the Ribble most certainly constitutes the greatest threat yet to migratory fish and would irrevocably change the ecology of the whole river system."Their position is strongly supported by the Anglers Conservation Association (ACA), whose own position opposing the Ribble barrage is also published below the RFCA position statement.'RIBBLE FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE ASSOCIATIONPROPOSED RIBBLE BARRAGE – POSITION PAPERWHO ARE WE?The RFCA is the umbrella organisation that represents angling interests on the Ribble Catchment. We represent the majority of angling clubs and riparian owners on the Ribble Catchment. We have close links
Anglers are getting increasingly angry about the way Preston City Vision Board and Preston City Council are pushing forward their proposals for a barrage across the Ribble.Ian, who works as a River Keeper on the Ribble, said in his blog "Keeper's Blog " It's good to note the very robust attitude that the Ribble Fisheries Consultative have taken with Preston Council over this issue. The Council's Chief Exec has been left in no doubt about the strength of feeling amongst anglers that the barrage will be hugely detrimental to the river environment and that RFC will take legal action should the council proceed with its plans. He continues As things stand at present the plan is to conduct a feasibility study to determine cost and environmental impact and any decision about building the barrage will be taken in the light of the findings of this study. The problem is that we don't know the criteria on which the council will base their decision such as what is acceptable cost and what envi
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Explication : Les ouvriers en pleine opération d’excavation sur le chantier de l’Infinity Tower de 80 étages ont tapé un peu trop près des eaux de la marina de Dubai. Après avoir réalisé que du sable et de l’eau s’infiltraient ils ont eu à peine le temps d’évacuer en quelques minutes avant que le chantier ne soit inondé.
David Borrow MP, A prominent member of the Preston City Vision Board, and former leader of Preston City Council has strongly criticised the council's handling of the Riverworks Project and said "The brakes need to be applied" to the Barrage and Housing elements of the plans - "and proper joint working put in place".He makes very angry statements about the way Preston City Council has ignored the views of his South Ribble constituents: The ex-Preston Council leader said the authority had shown "complete disregard" for the views of people in South Ribble, despite Penwortham river banks believed to be targets for a major housing development under the scheme. He has written a very strongly worded letter to Preston City Council saying I will not allow the views of my constituents to be ignored and South Ribble Council to be treated like a small parish council. There are many councillors on Preston City Council too who are equally unhappy about the lack of consultation and democratic acco
Elaine Abbott’s revealing account of the development of the Tithebarn Project (LEP 5/7/07) provides a timely warning of how the democratic process is threatened when Councils tie themselves into agreements with big business. Elaine’s account shows how Preston City Council’s pursuit of the Tithebarn project resulted in the interests and wishes of local people being subverted in favour of the mantra of economic regeneration and the interests of Grosvenor Estates.Her account makes alarming reading for the 74% of local people who are opposed to the plans to build a barrage on the Ribble, since it reveals remarkable similarities between the early stages of the Tithebarn development and the current Riverworks project.Elaine writes that the Tithebarn Regeneration Project was fraught with problems because it was obvious from the beginning that:“Grosvenor Estates were determined that it would be done their way or not at all…..In the early days as a then Labour Councillor, I sat on the
In a week when Gordon Brown, the new PM, declares his determination to re-democratise politics and restore the trust of the people in our elected political representatives...in a week when 74% of residents vote NO to a Ribble Barrage...PRESTON CITY COUNCIL HAVE VOTED TO REMOVE THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS REGARDING THE RIBBLE BARRAGE OUT OF THE DEMOCRATIC FRAMEWORK OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.Councillor Jack Davenport, Riversway Ward, sent in a comment to our previous article on the overwhelmingly anti-barrage LEP vote to say that in the Council meeting last Thursday (28th June): "both the Tories and Lib Dems backed and passed proposals to move the power and decision making over large grants from the Council to the City Centre Committee. This effectively means that in the future most Councillors will not be able to get a say in large scale projects (for example, the feasibility study for the Barrage). This removes the bulk of democratic opposition (or support) to any project and renders vote
A survey of residents carried out by the Lancashire Evening Post (LEP) shows that an overwhelming 74% of people do not want Preston City Council’s Barrage (LEP front page 30/6/07). As a group of local residents, the results of this survey come as no surprise to the Save the Ribble Campaign. Since Preston City Council first unveiled its Riverworks project in 2005 we have campaigned against their proposal to construct a barrage on the Ribble and build on our green belt and floodplain, highlighting the disastrous consequences for our environment and local communities.The LEP survey shows that residents are opposed to the barrage primarily because of its threat to wildlife and the environment, as well as because of concerns about flooding, and because they think it is simply unnecessary.Residents are very aware that a barrage on the Ribble would interfere with its delicate ecosystem and have catastrophic effects on the wildlife that depends on the most important estuary River in Britai
Aswell as running a story on how much worse yesterday's flooding in South Ribble and Preston could have been had the Ribble had a barrage keeping the river levels permanently high, the Lancashire Evening Post are running a Survey asking YOU for YOUR views about the Riverworks Barrage proposal.The LEP Survey is available online on the LEP website, and they plan to open the debate by setting out the pros and cons of the Barrage proposal...Many local residents - such as ourselves - have made no secret of our opposition to these proposals, and these are the central arguments:Preston City Council and Preston Vision Board claim that:1. the River is “bleak, barren and undeveloped”, and “severely underutilised” and that the barrage will “enhance both the natural and built environment” (Riverworks Document 01: "Quality Riverside");2. 'the development of a barrage across the river [will] provid[e] a range of economic benefits', (Preston Economic Regeneration Strategy and Prioritis
Councillor Jack Davenport, the Labour Councillor for Riversway Ward in Preston, is again spearheading an independent consultation with local residents - this time about the Ribble barrage proposal.This is as a direct result of local people's anger that these irresponsible and dangerous proposals are being pursued by Preston City Council and the unelected Vision Board - without even asking us if this is what WE want.Councillor Davenport told the Lancashire Evening Post today that 'The key concern' Preston Labour group members have 'is people are being asked after, instead of before, about things like the barrage'.The aim is to send out consultation leaflets to 7,000 homes in key Riverside Wards of Preston - Riversway, Fishwick, Frenchwood, Larches, and the Town Centre - at the beginning of next month, to ask local residents in Preston for their opinion of the Ribble barrage scheme. Jack Davenport said 'We've had to increase the scale of the consultation because the barrage is far
Yesterday showed a resounding pro-Ribble and pro-Green Belt result in the local elections in both Preston and South Ribble...... and a resounding NO to the Ribble Barrage vote in the LEP poll!These results reflect the impact our campaign has had in countering the developer's propaganda, and the common sense of ordinary Preston and South Ribble people.In Preston, Bhikhu Patel, John Swindells, and Michael Lavalette were all re-elected as local Councillors, and all vociferously opposed the Ribble Barrage as part of their campaign. They have all made it clear they are deeply concerned about the environmental implications of the barrage proposal, and have raised their concerns about the Riverworks building developments proposed for our green spaces and flood plain.In South Ribble, the Conservatives made massive gains – taking overall majority of the Council – after their strong campaign which included the core promise that they ‘are committed to fighting ANY moves to build on [South
It emerged yesterday during a Preston City Council committee meeting to discuss the Preston Vision Board that a bid for a £235,000 grant from the North West Development Agency to complete a feasibility study into the building of a barrage on the Ribble will be made this municipal year 2007/8, with the study carried out the following year, 2008/9.It was made clear this will go ahead despite the concerns expressed by the Environment Agency, the RSPB, Michael Jack MP for Fylde, and many others.In making this decision Preston City Council is intent on ignoring the advice of the Environment Agency, the RSPB and other environmental organisations, and the opposition of local residents, some local councillors and neighbouring councils.The decision also makes a mockery of Preston City Council's repeated assertions that the barrage scheme is "ideas" only and reveals their true intention to pursue the barrage at all costs.Council officials revealed that, in discussions on the proposed sites for
Riversway has one council seat up for grabs in the Preston City Council Elections, May 2007. The ward includes the Broadgate areas, which is one of the areas that will be most affected by the increased flood risk and other adverse side effects of the Riverworks Barrage and the associated floodplain housing proposals. The issue of the barrage could be crucial in deciding who is elected.Now we have clear statements on Riverworks from the two main candidates in the election.Sitting Councillor, former Mayor Bhiku Patel in the latest 'Riversway Labour Rose' seems to speak for all 3 Labour councillors in the ward when he says "We have recently carried out an extensive consultation regarding the Vision Board's proposals for developing the docks and the barrage across the River Ribble. We support the views of the residents who are against the proposal to build the barrage" Bhiku says he is more in touch with local residents because he is the only candidate to actually live in the Broadgate
In a week when Preston City Council has been branded “Nobby No Mates” over its failure to persuade South Ribble Borough Council to join its unitary status bid, key members of another neighbouring community have spoken out against Preston City Council’s barrage scheme and are demanding to know why they have not been consulted about the proposals.In their leading articles, both the Kirkham and Fylde Express, and the Lytham St Annes Express, (April 19th 2007) reported on the Riverworks proposals to build a barrage on the River Ribble “as part of an £800m project to make Preston the third city of the North West, with 4,000 new homes, leisure, offices and shops around the new waterways, rivalling other prestigious marinas like Salford Quays”. The papers report that one possible location for the barrage is near Freckleton, just three miles from Lytham.River Douglas (Asland) joins the Ribble, taken from Freckleton Naze - at one of the potential sites for Preston City Council's pro
India will have the benefit of playing on one of the best batting pitches in South Africa as they warm up for a Test series against the host nation - but they will also have to deal with another battery of fast bowlers.
The Rest of South Africa team which faces the Indians in a four-day match starting Thursday includes Mornantau Hayward, one of the fastest bowlers in the country, and Morne Morkel, a rising star who has been tipped for Test honours soon, as well as Garnett Kruger, who has been on the fringes of the national squad for the past two seasons.
The Indians go into the warm-up match low on confidence after being beaten 4-0 in a one-day series during which they failed to deal competently with the South African fast bowlers.
Hayward, 29, played in 16 Tests up until 2004. He fell out with the country's administrators early in 2003 when it was revealed, while he was playing in a Test against Pakistan, that he had signed a contract with English county Worcestershire which gave
Two members of 'Save The Ribble' attended the 'Central Area Forum' held at the Gujurati Centre on South Meadow Lane on Thursday night (16th November).
Gujurat Hindu Society, South Meadow Lane
One of them gave us this report of the evening:
"The meeting was attended by a lot of high ranking councillors and council officials as they wanted to promote the idea of Preston and South Ribble Councils going unitary.
Among all the local people attending the meeting, there was a deep mood of hostility and worry about the ideas contained in the Council's 'Riverworks' proposals. One person spoke about how much she enjoyed the rural character of the land on the southern bank of the Ribble, and how she did not want to see that destroyed by Riverworks.
We asked whether the real reason that Preston wanted to go unitary with South Ribble was to make it easier for them to proceed with their ideas of building housing in the Ribble Floodplain - the greenbelt land that divides Preston from Sout
Why South Ribble and Preston residents oppose the Preston Riverworks proposals:1. to build a barrage across the River Ribble;2. to develop on the Ribbleside Green spaces: on the South Ribble side of the river, opposite Avenham and Miller Parks; and on Frenchwood Rec and Fishwick Bottoms.-The barrage would irreversibly damage the entire ecosystem of the River Ribble and Estuary which is an area of International importance to wildlife.-The Ribble supports more bird species in internationally important numbers than any other site in the UK, and is one of the top 3 UK Wetland sites, alongside the Wash and Morecambe Bay. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is opposed to this barrage.-The Ribble is also a vital site for migratory fish, including Atlantic Salmon (the 10th Most Threatened species in Europe) and Sea Trout, all of whom depend on the tidal behaviour of the river. The Ribble Fisheries Consultative Association are working with the Environment Agency and the Ribble Catchme
The River Ribble and its Estuary, and our Green Belt/floodplain areas are locally, nationally, and internationally important to wildlife, as well as important to local communities.This is why the Ribble is protected by UK, EU, and International law, why the Green Belt has been protected from development for decades, and why the Environment Agency recommend that no building development should be allowed on the floodplain, or other areas at Significant Risk of flooding. Local residents are concerned about the potentially devastating effects that certain elements of the Riverworks proposals would have on the environment (particularly a Ribble Barrage or weir, and building developments on the Ribble's Green Belt which is also its floodplain), both in terms of wildlife and the ecosystem, and in terms of potentially increasing flood risk to our communities.In response to our concerns, has there been an assurance that no such scheme will be pursued? No: there appears instead to have been an
