Thursday, May 24, 2007
Maillot a Pois Rouges
This summer will mark the debut of a new road race: The Jersey with Red Peas 8K+. This year the race will commence at the lowest point in Minneapolis, where the Minnehaha Creek pays tribute to the Mississippi River, and finish at the highest point in Minneapolis, where the witch's hat water tower sits atop Prospect Park. The winner will have the chance to set the course record. Participants will receive Coke and Little Debbies after the race. The date of this event has not been established yet. Please leave a comment to register for the race.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Fin de Semana
We went to the Minneapolis farmers' market on Saturday morning and loaded the car with:
- tomatoes (regular, cherry, and roma)
- cucumbers
- bell peppers (red & green)
- thai dragon pepper
- anaheim pepper
- rhubarb
- herbs (cilantro, basil, rosemary, mint, etc.)
- plants for the window box and urn
Friday, May 18, 2007
Rain Barrel
I bought a 55-gallon rain barrel from the City of Minneapolis for $45. The purpose of the rain barrel is to reduce stormwater runoff and conserve the water to irrigate plants and the yard. Urban areas are characterized by impervious surfaces. Rain lands on your roof, sidewalk, garage, driveway, etc. Water collects debris, chemicals, shit, dirt, pollutants, and even small babies. These are not things we want flowing down the storm sewer into our rivers and lakes.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
City Cruisers
About one month ago Marye and I bought two used bicycles from Sunrise Cyclery. These bikes are old school. The joy of riding an old school bicycle is the upright posture, the thicker tires, the large, forgiving seat, and the overall sense of leisure imparted by the feel and design. My light blue Schwinn Collegiate is in excellent condition and was only $100. It features a left handbrake, a back-pedal brake, and is equipped with a rack for my panniers. Why do I have two bicycles? One is for biking to work at high speeds on narrow tires and a light frame, risking genital numbness while jockeying with drivers of internal combustion engines. The other is for running errands, visiting friends, going to restaurants, and urban exploring. The general idea is to use the city cruisers in lieu of the car during this hospitable season in Minnesota. Similar to running, there may be reluctance to get out the door, but there are rarely regrets.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Amputee Sprinter
An Amputee Sprinter: Is he Disabled or Too-Abled
Manchester, England
from the New York Times
Oscar Pistorius was born without the fibula in his lower legs and with other defects in his feet. He had both legs amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old.
Sprinting on a pair of j-shaped blades made of carbon fiber and known as Cheetahs, Pistorius has run the 100 meters in 10.91 seconds, the 200 meters in 21.58 seconds, and the 400 meters in 46.34 seconds.
As a result, Pistorius is a searing talent who has begun erasing the lines between abled and disabled, raising philosophical questions: What should an athlete look like? Where should limits be placed on technology to balance fair play with the right to compete? Would the nature of sport be altered if athletes using artificial limbs could run faster or jump higher than the best athletes using their natural limbs?
Manchester, England
from the New York Times
Oscar Pistorius was born without the fibula in his lower legs and with other defects in his feet. He had both legs amputated below the knee when he was 11 months old.
Sprinting on a pair of j-shaped blades made of carbon fiber and known as Cheetahs, Pistorius has run the 100 meters in 10.91 seconds, the 200 meters in 21.58 seconds, and the 400 meters in 46.34 seconds.
As a result, Pistorius is a searing talent who has begun erasing the lines between abled and disabled, raising philosophical questions: What should an athlete look like? Where should limits be placed on technology to balance fair play with the right to compete? Would the nature of sport be altered if athletes using artificial limbs could run faster or jump higher than the best athletes using their natural limbs?
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Disc Golf
I played disc golf at Bryant Lake Park in the prairies of eden last Saturday with Marye, Liz, Christina, and Paul. The 12-hole course offers varied terrain and good views. The most dramatic hole is number 11 where the tee is atop a massive hill facing a sweeping valley. The idea is to launch your disc over the road at the foot of the hill and watch it float down, down, down onto the grass. Marye had a huge drive. Simply huge. Paul's second shot hit the pole beneath the basket and the group ahead of us voiced their accolades. 'Nice'. I shot from the same area and smashed up the chains with a super long strike. 'That was better', according to the group ahead. It is by far the longest shot I have ever made.
I used the round on Saturday to experiment with my throwing technique. I'm a big fan of the forehand, which seems to require less balance and coordination, but in an effort to improve my backhand, I used the ole rusty backhand the whole round.
The plan for this summer is to visit a few different disc golf courses around the metro area. I made a Google map of the courses. Also, check out this website. It's incredible. There are pictures of each hole.
I used the round on Saturday to experiment with my throwing technique. I'm a big fan of the forehand, which seems to require less balance and coordination, but in an effort to improve my backhand, I used the ole rusty backhand the whole round.
The plan for this summer is to visit a few different disc golf courses around the metro area. I made a Google map of the courses. Also, check out this website. It's incredible. There are pictures of each hole.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Fietsen
From mid-October through the end of April my mode of transportation to work is a bus and train combo. On May 1 I pumped up the tires of the Brave Arrow, sprayed a little 'Water Displacement-40th attempt' on the chain, fastened the panniers to the rack, donned my helmet, and sped northwest on the river road into downtown. I enjoy biking to work, and not just because I derive great pleasure from keeping pace with traffic or swiftly passing idling cars. My bicycle is a green exercise machine! Gaia is thankful, I am fighting terrorism, and my legs are, without a doubt, sexier. These are all important.
At this point I would like to recognize our neglected 1996 Ford Escort. Good job. We bought petrol yesterday for $3.29 per gallon, our first purchase since April 22. The Escort traveled 322 miles on 10 gallons. That's right, 32 mpg.
My ride to work is about 5.8 miles and it almost always takes less than 20 minutes. Then I take a shower in a makeshift locker room. Including the shower as commuting time, the bike ride is faster than public transit. In general, transportation to my work building is becoming more and more difficult as the construction season progresses. The new Minnesota Twins baseball stadium will be built next to our building. In addition, the Light Rail Train track is being extended past our building and the new North Star commuter train line will terminate by our building. Chaos.
At this point I would like to recognize our neglected 1996 Ford Escort. Good job. We bought petrol yesterday for $3.29 per gallon, our first purchase since April 22. The Escort traveled 322 miles on 10 gallons. That's right, 32 mpg.
My ride to work is about 5.8 miles and it almost always takes less than 20 minutes. Then I take a shower in a makeshift locker room. Including the shower as commuting time, the bike ride is faster than public transit. In general, transportation to my work building is becoming more and more difficult as the construction season progresses. The new Minnesota Twins baseball stadium will be built next to our building. In addition, the Light Rail Train track is being extended past our building and the new North Star commuter train line will terminate by our building. Chaos.
Fermenting
Yesterday I brewed a Witbier, started a Chilean Merlot, and bottled my Irish Draught Ale, which should be ready in two weeks. The Witbier and Merlot are sitting next to each other in the guest room, an effervescent duet as CO2 escapes from the airlocks. The descriptions of the ales and wine are below.
Irish Draught Ale
Irish ales fall somewhere in between English and Scottish brewing traditions—mildly fruity and often brewed with sugar adjuncts like English bitters, but malty and lightly hopped like Scottish ales. Like Irish stouts, they're sociable session beers with a low alcohol content but substantial body. Inspired by beers like Caffrey's and Smithwick's, our Irish Draught Ale pours with a deep red color and tan head over a caramel-like malt character with roasty and fruity notes. As a bow to Ireland's meadmaking past, clover honey lightens the body and boosts the gravity of this recipe, while a small dose of oats adds creaminess to the mouthfeel and a hint of grain to the flavor. Serving our Irish Draught Ale on a Homebrew Nitrogen system (KX10 or KX11) will enhance this beer's satiny, mouth-filling drinkability so much you'll swear you're hiding from the wind and rain inside a cozy pub in Ireland.
Witbier
Literally, "white beer," this wheat beer originated near Louvain and got its name from its extremely pale, cloudy haze. Witbier was originally made by blending hopped wort with unhopped, bacterially infected wort, which gave it a tart, acidic taste. Fortunately, the Wyeast culture in this kit gives you all of the tartness with none of the bacteria. Light in color and extremely quenching, Witbier's unique flavor is also enhanced by coriander and bitter orange peel.
Chilean Merlot
Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavors. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp autumn evenings.
Irish Draught Ale
Irish ales fall somewhere in between English and Scottish brewing traditions—mildly fruity and often brewed with sugar adjuncts like English bitters, but malty and lightly hopped like Scottish ales. Like Irish stouts, they're sociable session beers with a low alcohol content but substantial body. Inspired by beers like Caffrey's and Smithwick's, our Irish Draught Ale pours with a deep red color and tan head over a caramel-like malt character with roasty and fruity notes. As a bow to Ireland's meadmaking past, clover honey lightens the body and boosts the gravity of this recipe, while a small dose of oats adds creaminess to the mouthfeel and a hint of grain to the flavor. Serving our Irish Draught Ale on a Homebrew Nitrogen system (KX10 or KX11) will enhance this beer's satiny, mouth-filling drinkability so much you'll swear you're hiding from the wind and rain inside a cozy pub in Ireland.
Witbier
Literally, "white beer," this wheat beer originated near Louvain and got its name from its extremely pale, cloudy haze. Witbier was originally made by blending hopped wort with unhopped, bacterially infected wort, which gave it a tart, acidic taste. Fortunately, the Wyeast culture in this kit gives you all of the tartness with none of the bacteria. Light in color and extremely quenching, Witbier's unique flavor is also enhanced by coriander and bitter orange peel.
Chilean Merlot
Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavors. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp autumn evenings.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Better by Design
An Innovation Guide: Using Natural Design Solutions
“The core idea is that nature, imaginative by necessity, has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. They have found what works, what is appropriate, and most important, what lasts here on Earth. This is the real news of biomimicry: After 3.8 billion years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival.”
— Janine M. Benyus, author Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
“The core idea is that nature, imaginative by necessity, has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. They have found what works, what is appropriate, and most important, what lasts here on Earth. This is the real news of biomimicry: After 3.8 billion years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival.”
— Janine M. Benyus, author Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Elul
Elul is the twelfth month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year and the sixth month of the civil year on the Hebrew calendar. It is a summer month of 29 days. Elul usually occurs in August–September on the Gregorian calendar.
The month of Elul is a time of repentance in preparation for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In Aramaic (the language spoken by Jews living at the time that the months were given names), the word “Elul” means “search.” In Hebrew, Elul is an acronym that stands for "Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li". Elul is seen as a time to search one's heart in preparation for the coming Day of Judgement, Rosh Hashanah, and Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
The month of Elul is a time of repentance in preparation for the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In Aramaic (the language spoken by Jews living at the time that the months were given names), the word “Elul” means “search.” In Hebrew, Elul is an acronym that stands for "Ani L'dodi V'dodi Li". Elul is seen as a time to search one's heart in preparation for the coming Day of Judgement, Rosh Hashanah, and Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
Mazel Tov
Mazel Tov is a Hebrew word meaning "good luck" but is often used in place of "congratulations." The expression comes from the Akkadian language manzaltu, mazzaztum, "position of a star," from izuzzu, "to stand." This descended to the Mishnaic Hebrew mazzal, meaning "constellation" or "destiny." Adding the word tôb, meaning "good," a direct English translation would be "good destiny" or "good fortune."
Like other blessings it is often said frequently and sometimes loudly at Jewish weddings as well as Bar Mitzvahs. It is commonly used within the Jewish community.
Like other blessings it is often said frequently and sometimes loudly at Jewish weddings as well as Bar Mitzvahs. It is commonly used within the Jewish community.
The Chuppah, and breaking the glass
The couple are joined in matrimony under the chuppah, in the ceremony of nissuin, symbolizing their setting up house together. Very often the chuppah is made of an outstretched tallit (Jewish prayer shawl), but it can be any sort of canopy.
The ceremony reaches its climax with both the bride and groom drinking wine. The groom then steps on the wine glass to break it. The origin of this custom is shrouded in mystery, and various understandings of this custom exist:
The oldest source seems to be from the Babylonian Talmud, tractate Berakhot 31a; it has a story about the wedding of Rav Ashi's son. When the celebrants began to get carried away, Rav Ashi brought out and broke a crystal glass in front of them. The interpretation by the Tosafot (early medieval Talmudic commentators) is that even during moments of great celebration, one must maintain proper decorum. It may be related to the belief that it is best to temper one's joy, in order to avert inviting bad fortune.
The breaking of the glass represents the Jewish community's continuing sorrow of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem; no celebration is totally complete without the Temple.
Among Kabbalists (adherents of Jewish mysticism), this custom is said to be a reminder of the broken fragments of Creation, and our need to engage in Tikkun Olam, the repairing of the world on a spiritual level.
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Chuppah (also spelled huppa, huppa, chupah, or chuppa - plural chuppot) is a canopy traditionally used in Jewish weddings. It consists of an embroidered cloth -- sometimes a tallit ("prayershawl") -- stretched or supported over four poles, and is often carried by attendants to the location where the ceremony will take place. It is meant to symbolize the home which the couple will build together.
A traditional Chuppah, especially within Orthodox Judaism, recommends that there be open sky exactly above the Chuppah. If the wedding ceremony is held indoors in a hall, sometimes a special opening is built to be opened during the ceremony. Many Hasidim prefer to conduct the entire ceremony outdoors.
The word chuppah originally appears in the Hebrew Bible (Joel 2:16; Psalms 19:6). The chuppah represents a Jewish home symbolized by the cloth canopy and the four poles. Just as a chuppah is open on all four sides, so was the tent of Abraham open for hospitality. Thus, the Chuppah represents hospitality to one's guests. This "home" is also initially devoid of furniture as a reminder that the basis of a Jewish home is the people within it, not the possessions.
Historically, in Talmudic times, Jewish weddings in the past comprised two separate parts. The first of which was the betrothal ceremony. The second part was the actual wedding ceremony. These two ceremonies usually took place about a year apart. The bride lived with her parents until the actual marriage ceremony, which would take place in a room or tent that the groom had set up for her. Later in history, the two ceremonies were combined and the marriage ceremony started to be performed publicly. At this new ceremony, the chuppah, or the portable marriage canopy, was included as a symbol of the chamber in which the marriage originally took place.
In a spiritual sense, the covering of the chuppah represents the presence of God over the covenant of marriage. As a man's kipa (skull cap) served as a reminder of the Creator above all, (also a symbol of separation from God), so the chuppah was erected to signify that the ceremony and institution of marriage has divine origins.
The ceremony reaches its climax with both the bride and groom drinking wine. The groom then steps on the wine glass to break it. The origin of this custom is shrouded in mystery, and various understandings of this custom exist:
The oldest source seems to be from the Babylonian Talmud, tractate Berakhot 31a; it has a story about the wedding of Rav Ashi's son. When the celebrants began to get carried away, Rav Ashi brought out and broke a crystal glass in front of them. The interpretation by the Tosafot (early medieval Talmudic commentators) is that even during moments of great celebration, one must maintain proper decorum. It may be related to the belief that it is best to temper one's joy, in order to avert inviting bad fortune.
The breaking of the glass represents the Jewish community's continuing sorrow of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem; no celebration is totally complete without the Temple.
Among Kabbalists (adherents of Jewish mysticism), this custom is said to be a reminder of the broken fragments of Creation, and our need to engage in Tikkun Olam, the repairing of the world on a spiritual level.
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Chuppah (also spelled huppa, huppa, chupah, or chuppa - plural chuppot) is a canopy traditionally used in Jewish weddings. It consists of an embroidered cloth -- sometimes a tallit ("prayershawl") -- stretched or supported over four poles, and is often carried by attendants to the location where the ceremony will take place. It is meant to symbolize the home which the couple will build together.
A traditional Chuppah, especially within Orthodox Judaism, recommends that there be open sky exactly above the Chuppah. If the wedding ceremony is held indoors in a hall, sometimes a special opening is built to be opened during the ceremony. Many Hasidim prefer to conduct the entire ceremony outdoors.
The word chuppah originally appears in the Hebrew Bible (Joel 2:16; Psalms 19:6). The chuppah represents a Jewish home symbolized by the cloth canopy and the four poles. Just as a chuppah is open on all four sides, so was the tent of Abraham open for hospitality. Thus, the Chuppah represents hospitality to one's guests. This "home" is also initially devoid of furniture as a reminder that the basis of a Jewish home is the people within it, not the possessions.
Historically, in Talmudic times, Jewish weddings in the past comprised two separate parts. The first of which was the betrothal ceremony. The second part was the actual wedding ceremony. These two ceremonies usually took place about a year apart. The bride lived with her parents until the actual marriage ceremony, which would take place in a room or tent that the groom had set up for her. Later in history, the two ceremonies were combined and the marriage ceremony started to be performed publicly. At this new ceremony, the chuppah, or the portable marriage canopy, was included as a symbol of the chamber in which the marriage originally took place.
In a spiritual sense, the covering of the chuppah represents the presence of God over the covenant of marriage. As a man's kipa (skull cap) served as a reminder of the Creator above all, (also a symbol of separation from God), so the chuppah was erected to signify that the ceremony and institution of marriage has divine origins.
Highlights from Past Weekends
dinner with Tim, Groveland Tap with Jose, Tim, and Lucy
lazy times at John & Jo's
run, brew Cream Ale, first grilling of season, bocce
run, dinner @ John & Jo's, Risk, Mason Jennings @ First Ave
bought city bikes, dinner at Laura's
rain
Seder @ John & Jo's (they must be tired of us)
lazy times at John & Jo's
run, brew Cream Ale, first grilling of season, bocce
run, dinner @ John & Jo's, Risk, Mason Jennings @ First Ave
bought city bikes, dinner at Laura's
rain
Seder @ John & Jo's (they must be tired of us)
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Chicago
Jose, Marye & I drove to Chicago on Friday afternoon. Then the festivities began at the house of Kofi & Kate (who are engaged, if you didn't know). We relaxed, watched March Madness, ate Giordano's Pizzeria from Logan Square, and generally enjoyed the reunion. On Saturday we went to Anne Sather's for brunch. Damn. Then we rode the train from Argyle into downtown (State Street). We saw the green river and then after assessing the lines of 20+ people at every bar, we decided to go back to Andersonville where we engaged in the democratic process of electing the best beer at the Hopleaf Bar. For me, Pauwel Kwak. Then we received a call from Ziyad and Jenny, who had made the drive from Madison. Rendezvous. Good times. We ate Ghanaian food for dinner, briefly lapsed into a food coma, and then progressed down Armitage to the cuban restaurant Cafe Laguardia for drinks. We talked about Castro and cigars rolled on the thighs of virgins. Then walked down the block to the Map Room, a source of tremendous beer diversity. While micturating in the bathroom at the Map Room I noticed the room was lit with a compact fluorescent bulb. Go green. I also noticed bathroom stall graffiti: Love + Herpes = Problems. We capped the night with a conversation of great gravitas, as one could have expected. In an age of self-interest, how are we to live? On Sunday we ate brunch at Hot Spot. I had the Segundo Primo Breakfast Burrito. Then we drove Kofi to the airport for a business trip to Atlanta and continued on our way back to Minnesota. The End.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
How can you be moral
Human morality may be severely limited by having evolved as a way of banding together against adversaries, with moral restraints being observed only toward the group, not toward outsiders.
The profound irony is that our noblest achievement -- morality -- has evolutionary ties to our basest behavior -- warfare. The sense of community required by the former was provided by the latter.
Morality is a sense of right and wrong that is born out of groupwide systems of conflict management based on shared values.
The profound irony is that our noblest achievement -- morality -- has evolutionary ties to our basest behavior -- warfare. The sense of community required by the former was provided by the latter.
Morality is a sense of right and wrong that is born out of groupwide systems of conflict management based on shared values.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Household Hazardous Waste
EPA: HHW
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.
Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW.
Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste" or "HHW." Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides, that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them.
Improper disposal of household hazardous wastes can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the trash. The dangers of such disposal methods might not be immediately obvious, but improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Many communities in the United States offer a variety of options for conveniently and safely managing HHW.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Turkish court bans YouTube access
Access to the popular video-sharing website YouTube has been suspended in Turkey following a court order. The ban was imposed after prosecutors told the court that clips insulting former Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had appeared on the site.
According to Turkish media, there has been a "virtual war" between Greek and Turkish users of the site, with both sides posting insulting videos.
The clip prompting the ban reportedly dubbed Ataturk and Turks homosexuals [gasp].
Insulting Ataturk, the founding father of modern Turkey, or "Turkishness" is an offence which can result in a prison sentence.
The offending videos sparked a storm of complaints to YouTube and the clips were removed, but the court order goes further, blocking all access to the site.
Freedom of speech
Turkish visitors to the site are now greeted with a message in English and Turkish reading "Access to www.youtube.com site has been suspended in accordance with decision no: 2007/384 dated 06.03.2007 of Istanbul First Criminal Peace Court".
Paul Doany, the head of Turk Telecom, the country's largest telecoms company, said that they had blocked access to the site as soon as the court order came through.
"We are not in the position of saying that what YouTube did was an insult, that it was right or wrong," Mr Doany told Anatolia news agency. "A court decision was proposed to us, and we are doing what that court decision says."
Mr Doany said that for its part Turk Telecom will continue to enforce the ban as long as the order stands.
The European Union, which Turkey is hoping to join, has long called for an easing of Article 301 - the law which prevents insults to Turkish culture - arguing that the law places severe restrictions on free speech in Turkey.
About 50 writers in the country have been put on trial for allegedly contravening the rule, including Nobel prizewinner Orhan Pamuk, though most cases have eventually been dismissed by the judge.
According to Turkish media, there has been a "virtual war" between Greek and Turkish users of the site, with both sides posting insulting videos.
The clip prompting the ban reportedly dubbed Ataturk and Turks homosexuals [gasp].
Insulting Ataturk, the founding father of modern Turkey, or "Turkishness" is an offence which can result in a prison sentence.
The offending videos sparked a storm of complaints to YouTube and the clips were removed, but the court order goes further, blocking all access to the site.
Freedom of speech
Turkish visitors to the site are now greeted with a message in English and Turkish reading "Access to www.youtube.com site has been suspended in accordance with decision no: 2007/384 dated 06.03.2007 of Istanbul First Criminal Peace Court".
Paul Doany, the head of Turk Telecom, the country's largest telecoms company, said that they had blocked access to the site as soon as the court order came through.
"We are not in the position of saying that what YouTube did was an insult, that it was right or wrong," Mr Doany told Anatolia news agency. "A court decision was proposed to us, and we are doing what that court decision says."
Mr Doany said that for its part Turk Telecom will continue to enforce the ban as long as the order stands.
The European Union, which Turkey is hoping to join, has long called for an easing of Article 301 - the law which prevents insults to Turkish culture - arguing that the law places severe restrictions on free speech in Turkey.
About 50 writers in the country have been put on trial for allegedly contravening the rule, including Nobel prizewinner Orhan Pamuk, though most cases have eventually been dismissed by the judge.
Monday, March 12, 2007
NAHHMA
North American Hazardous Materials Management Association
NAHMMA is a professional organization dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the hazardous constituents entering municipal waste streams from households, small businesses and other entities that may be exempt from local, regional or national regulations.
Our hope is to create a membership-based, professional organization that unites the diverse entities that influence or have an interest in hazardous components of municipal waste streams (product manufacturers, government regulators, provincial, state and local waste management programs, waste handling businesses, non-profit environmental organizations and others) in an active, engaging association that promotes information sharing and cooperative problem solving. We strive to build consensus and foster public/private cooperation.
NAHMMA is a professional organization dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the hazardous constituents entering municipal waste streams from households, small businesses and other entities that may be exempt from local, regional or national regulations.
Our hope is to create a membership-based, professional organization that unites the diverse entities that influence or have an interest in hazardous components of municipal waste streams (product manufacturers, government regulators, provincial, state and local waste management programs, waste handling businesses, non-profit environmental organizations and others) in an active, engaging association that promotes information sharing and cooperative problem solving. We strive to build consensus and foster public/private cooperation.
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