Este documento presenta breves descripciones de cinco personas famosas: Shakira, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera y Barack Obama. Para cada persona, se proporciona su nombre, apariencia física y algunos rasgos de su personalidad.
The video uses a series of shots to show the passage of time as the girl goes through her morning routine over multiple days. It cuts between close-ups, medium shots, and long shots of her singing, getting dressed, making tea, and other activities. By not showing everything in chronological order and jumping between shots, it enhances the sense of time passing and keeps the viewer interested. As the song builds to its conclusion, the shots speed up and include sequences of shots showing the girl running and walking away from the camera to match the changing tone of the music.
Nguimalet: Comparison of communities’ adaptation strategies in Kenya and Cent...AfricaAdapt
Dr. Cyriaque-Rufin Nguimalet presented on comparing community adaptation strategies to droughts and floods in Kenya and the Central African Republic. The presentation examined strategies communities use to cope with or adapt to droughts and floods. It analyzed these strategies based on socioeconomic factors and proposed ways to develop more sustainable adaptation. The study found that indigenous strategies are low-cost but communities lack accurate technological skills. It suggested improving strategies through grassroots involvement to build water management policies and relocate communities from flood-prone areas.
El documento propone mejorar la calidad de la educación en América Latina a través de tres estrategias: 1) Formar a los estudiantes de manera integral para la vida y el trabajo mediante una reforma de los enfoques, asignaturas y contenidos de la educación básica. 2) Asegurar que la educación respete la diversidad lingüística y cultural fomentando relaciones armoniosas entre comunidades. 3) Reconocer la diversidad cultural de la región diversificando la oferta educativa para fortalecer las culturas sin ocultar
Este documento contiene una serie de mensajes de amor y agradecimiento dirigidos a familiares cercanos, incluyendo padres, hermanos y otros seres queridos. El autor expresa su aprecio por el apoyo y los momentos compartidos con su familia, a quien considera la más bonita y especial, y de quien dice haber aprendido tanto en la vida. También desea lo mejor para sus familiares y que puedan seguir compartiendo muchos recuerdos juntos.
Este documento presenta breves descripciones de cinco personas famosas: Shakira, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera y Barack Obama. Para cada persona, se proporciona su nombre, apariencia física y algunos rasgos de su personalidad.
The video uses a series of shots to show the passage of time as the girl goes through her morning routine over multiple days. It cuts between close-ups, medium shots, and long shots of her singing, getting dressed, making tea, and other activities. By not showing everything in chronological order and jumping between shots, it enhances the sense of time passing and keeps the viewer interested. As the song builds to its conclusion, the shots speed up and include sequences of shots showing the girl running and walking away from the camera to match the changing tone of the music.
Nguimalet: Comparison of communities’ adaptation strategies in Kenya and Cent...AfricaAdapt
Dr. Cyriaque-Rufin Nguimalet presented on comparing community adaptation strategies to droughts and floods in Kenya and the Central African Republic. The presentation examined strategies communities use to cope with or adapt to droughts and floods. It analyzed these strategies based on socioeconomic factors and proposed ways to develop more sustainable adaptation. The study found that indigenous strategies are low-cost but communities lack accurate technological skills. It suggested improving strategies through grassroots involvement to build water management policies and relocate communities from flood-prone areas.
El documento propone mejorar la calidad de la educación en América Latina a través de tres estrategias: 1) Formar a los estudiantes de manera integral para la vida y el trabajo mediante una reforma de los enfoques, asignaturas y contenidos de la educación básica. 2) Asegurar que la educación respete la diversidad lingüística y cultural fomentando relaciones armoniosas entre comunidades. 3) Reconocer la diversidad cultural de la región diversificando la oferta educativa para fortalecer las culturas sin ocultar
Este documento contiene una serie de mensajes de amor y agradecimiento dirigidos a familiares cercanos, incluyendo padres, hermanos y otros seres queridos. El autor expresa su aprecio por el apoyo y los momentos compartidos con su familia, a quien considera la más bonita y especial, y de quien dice haber aprendido tanto en la vida. También desea lo mejor para sus familiares y que puedan seguir compartiendo muchos recuerdos juntos.
Slide deck with charts from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive exploration of news consumption habits around the world, based on survey data from more than 95,000 respondents across 47 countries.
projet de traité négocié à Istanbul (anglais).pdfEdouardHusson
Ceci est le projet de traité qui avait été négocié entre Russes et Ukrainiens à Istanbul en mars 2022, avant que les Etats-Unis et la Grande-Bretagne ne détournent Kiev de signer.
Why We Chose ScyllaDB over DynamoDB for "User Watch Status"ScyllaDB
Yichen Wei and Adam Drennan share the architecture and technical requirements behind "user watch status" for a major global media streaming service, what that meant for their database, the pros and cons of the many options they considered for replacing DynamoDB, why they ultimately chose ScyllaDB, and their lessons learned so far.
Shark Tank Jargon | Operational ProfitabilityTheUnitedIndian
Don't let fancy business words confuse you! This blog is your cheat sheet to understanding the Shark Tank Jargon. We'll translate all the confusing terms like "valuation" (how much the company is worth) and "royalty" (a fee for using someone's idea). You'll be swimming with the Sharks like a pro in no time!
Recent years have seen a disturbing rise in violence, discrimination, and intolerance against Christian communities in various Islamic countries. This multifaceted challenge, deeply rooted in historical, social, and political animosities, demands urgent attention. Despite the escalating persecution, substantial support from the Western world remains lacking.
लालू यादव की जीवनी LALU PRASAD YADAV BIOGRAPHYVoterMood
Discover the life and times of Lalu Prasad Yadav with a comprehensive biography in Hindi. Learn about his early days, rise in politics, controversies, and contribution.
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Since fleeing to the United States in 2014, Guo Wengui has founded a number of projects in the United States, such as GTV Media Group, GTV private equity, farm loan project, G Club Operations Co., LTD., and Himalaya Exchange.
Federal Authorities Urge Vigilance Amid Bird Flu Outbreak | The Lifesciences ...The Lifesciences Magazine
Federal authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant but calm in response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
13062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
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15062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
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2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Slide deck with charts from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive exploration of news consumption habits around the world, based on survey data from more than 95,000 respondents across 47 countries.
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Ceci est le projet de traité qui avait été négocié entre Russes et Ukrainiens à Istanbul en mars 2022, avant que les Etats-Unis et la Grande-Bretagne ne détournent Kiev de signer.
Why We Chose ScyllaDB over DynamoDB for "User Watch Status"ScyllaDB
Yichen Wei and Adam Drennan share the architecture and technical requirements behind "user watch status" for a major global media streaming service, what that meant for their database, the pros and cons of the many options they considered for replacing DynamoDB, why they ultimately chose ScyllaDB, and their lessons learned so far.
Shark Tank Jargon | Operational ProfitabilityTheUnitedIndian
Don't let fancy business words confuse you! This blog is your cheat sheet to understanding the Shark Tank Jargon. We'll translate all the confusing terms like "valuation" (how much the company is worth) and "royalty" (a fee for using someone's idea). You'll be swimming with the Sharks like a pro in no time!
Recent years have seen a disturbing rise in violence, discrimination, and intolerance against Christian communities in various Islamic countries. This multifaceted challenge, deeply rooted in historical, social, and political animosities, demands urgent attention. Despite the escalating persecution, substantial support from the Western world remains lacking.
लालू यादव की जीवनी LALU PRASAD YADAV BIOGRAPHYVoterMood
Discover the life and times of Lalu Prasad Yadav with a comprehensive biography in Hindi. Learn about his early days, rise in politics, controversies, and contribution.
18062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
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#First_India_NewsPaper
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Federal Authorities Urge Vigilance Amid Bird Flu Outbreak | The Lifesciences ...The Lifesciences Magazine
Federal authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant but calm in response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
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Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
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Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
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2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
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How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
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Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
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A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
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Otter Creek and Tongue River Community Newsletter
1. Inside
Coal Industry
News
Important Updates
on the proposed
Otter Creek coal
mine and Tongue
River Railroad
Environmental and
Health impacts of
coal mining
Tongue River &
Otter Creek
News
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Lastest news on the proposed Otter Creek coal mine and Tongue River Railroad
May 2013
2. Arch Coal likes to
pretend that the
Otter Creek coal
mine is a done deal.
Click here to learn
why it will never be
built.
On April 13, 2013 the state of Montana
sent Arch Coal a 41-page permit defi-
ciency notice. What this means is that
Arch Coal’s permit application that they
submitted to has a myriad of problems
that they must fix before the DEQ will
accept the permit application.
Arch Coal submited incomplete data,
changed Montana’s administrative
rules to meet their own needs and
didn’t include entire sections that are
required by Montana law.
“It appears that in some instances,
OCC (Otter Creek Coal Co.) recites
the applicable rule verbatim, and in
other instances, modifies or omits
rule language. “
DEQ also states, “It is DEQ’s opinion
that after eight years of mining at 20
million tons per year, OCC will have a
large area of disturbance and little or
no reclamation.”
There are a number of major issues
with their permit as indicated by the
letter.
• Arch Coal changed the language
of the state of Montana’s laws and
codes throughout the application
to lessen their commitment re-
quired by the rules.
• They did not include a Cultural Re-
sources Mitigation Plan which is
requried by Montana Law.
• They did not include a Reclamation
Plan. DEQ states that they must
“commit to plans and actions, not
state what is required.
• They did not include a Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Plan.
• They did not submit liability insur-
ance.
• They did not submit company
ownership information.
• They did not submit the Mine Safe-
ty and Health Administration num-
ber.
• In some cases, Arch Coal adds the
words “where feasible” to Mon-
tana’s regulations. DEQ states that
OCC has again added the qualifi-
er, ‘where feasible’ to the permit
language in the following para-
graph (17.24.631(3)(b). OCC’s
version of ARM 17.24.631 is not
acceptable and must be modi-
fied: there is no ‘where feasible’
provision in the rule.”
• Arch Coal ignored other water re-
search done by experts in the Otter
Creek valley.
This is just a small sample of the major
problems found in Arch Coal’s permit
application.
If you would like to read through the
entire permit you may download a
copy at this web address: http://deq.
mt.gov/ottercreek/default.mcpx
Arch Coal has a lot of work to do in or-
der to follow Montana laws concerning
mining and reclamation.
Arch Coal’s Permit
Application Deficient
The State of Montana returns Arch Coal’s Otter Creek’s permit application to
the coal company citing 41 pages of Deficiencies.
A 2010 study by the
Clean Air Task Force
estimated that air
pollution from
coal-fired power
plants accounts for
more than 13,000
premature deaths,
20,000 heart at-
tacks, and 1.6 mil-
lion lost workdays
in the U.S. each yr
costing over $100
billion annually.
did you
know
that ?
2 Protecting the historic, cultural and environmental resources of southeastern Montana.
3. Arch Coal, the company who is proposing the Otter Creek mine and who is a co-owner of the Tongue River Railroad Com-
pany is in the news a lot lately. It is worth knowing more about the company who is trying to set up shop in Montana:
their financial situation, their record on labor issues and their environmental practices. Just click on the headline to be
taken to the news article.
Arch Coal Loses $70 Million in First Quarter
Arch Coal Agrees To $575,000 Fine After Clean Water Act Violations
Mine Workers Plan to Protest Arch Coal’s Meetings
Arch Coal Loses Widen
Montana regulators want more information on Arch coal mine proposal
Scheme? Patriot Coal Mess
Arch Coal: Walking Dead
Faltering China Demand Hangs over Asian Coal
Studies show a correlation between coal-related air pollutants and stroke. Coal pollutants also act
on the nervous system to cause loss of intellectual capacity, primarily through mercury. Research-
ers estimate that between 317,000 and 631,000 children are born in the U.S. each year with blood
mercury levels high enough to reduce IQ scores and cause lifelong loss of intelligence.
For the full report by the Physicians for Social Reponsibilty go here: http://www.psr.org/coalreport.
The More You Know
ARCH COAL
“Arch Coal’s balance
sheet is highly
leveraged and much
of its cash flows over
the next several years
will likely have to be
diverted to service its
crushing debt load.”
- Morning Star
Financial Report,
March 2013
did you
know
that ?
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4. The TRR has been hanging
over the heads of southeastern
Montana residents for over 30
years now. The railroad was a
bad idea when it was first pro-
posed and is a bad idea now.
People have spent decades
of their lives fighing this rail-
road. They have sacrificed
their health, time with their
friends and family and experi-
enced increased stress worry-
ing that their livelihoods, his-
tory, culture and environment
will be damaged irreversibly.
Tribes and landowners are
being asked to participate in
the same process that has nev-
er worked for them or treated
them as equal to the railroad.
If the public process worked,
this proposal would have been
dead and buried long ago.
The Failure of
theTongue River
Railroad’s Public
Process
It’s also important to know who is trying to build a coal train through the Tongue Rive Valley,
across important historical and cultural sites, wildlife habitat and bisecting farm and ranch land.
The More You Know
Tongue River Railroad Co.
(i.e. BNSF, Arch Coal and Forrest Mars)
Click Here For Full Article
Excerpt: “But Buffett has a problem—a coal problem. In addition to its
solar and wind operations, MidAmerican Energy Holdings relies on coal for
roughly half of its 18,000-megawatt generating capacity. Buffett’s BNSF
Railway Company derives a quarter of its $20 billion in annual revenues
from transporting coal, and it lobbies aggressively on the industry’s behalf.
Berkshire Hathaway is one of the very few major U.S. companies that don’t
disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, and it has opposed shareholders
who ask it to do so.
Nowhere is Buffett’s green reputation taking more of a beating, though, than
in a remote and sparsely populated corner of southeastern Montana. Ranch-
ers, Native Americans, and Amish farmers there are fighting to preserve
their livelihoods and landscapes, which are threatened by what, if developed,
would be one of the biggest coal strip mines in the West. And shipping all
that coal to West Coast ports would be Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway.”
Click here to read about
Warren Buffett’s Coal Problem
by Marc Gunther.
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5. During the three-day meeting, Tribal repre-
sentatives from the Northern Cheyenne, Ogla-
la Lakota, Rosebud, Yankton, Standing Rock,
Cheyenne River, Crow Creek and Crow dis-
cussed their concerns about how the Tongue
River Railroad will impact thier cultural and
historic resources in the Tongue River Valley.
Tribes agreed that they would like to extend
the timeframe of the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement, and want to conduct their
own TCP study of the region that would be
funded by the project proponents indepen-
dently of the hired consulting firm, ICF Inter-
national.
Monthly consultation calls are held with
Tribes, landowners, government agencies and
historic preservation experts.
If you would like more information on how
to get involved in the Section 106 process.
Please email ecocheyenne@gmail.com.
Coal Industry
News
Section 106 Consultation
Process onTongue River
Railroad
On April 16 -18, 2013, the Surface Transportation Board held the first face-
to-face Consultation meeting with Tribes who have cultural and historic
resroources in the path of the Tongue River Railroad.
From around the country
Officials with the Surface Transportation Board in-
formed participants of the meeting that they were
trying to get the Draft EIS done by the Fall.
This timeframe is completely unrealistic since
survey work just started recently. Any wildlife
biologist will tell you that they need at least two to
three years to accurately measure wildlife popula-
tions in a region. In addition, hundreds of thou-
sands of acres burned in southeastern Montana
last fire season. Wildlife data collected this spring
and summer will not be an accurate reflection of
the species density or type. STB needs to work
on their own timeline and not be pressured by the
Tongue River Railroad Company.
Fast Tracked Timeline for the Tongue
River Railroad Draft EIS!
Haystack Coal Mine Shuts Down
Citing poor market demand for coal, the
new Haystack Coal Mine project north
of Evanston, Wyoming has been shut
down — even before it, or the road un-
der construction to reach it — could be
completed. - Unita County Herald
L.A. City Council Votes to move
Los Angeles Away from Coal Power
In a major step toward ending the city’s
reliance on coal by 2025, the Los Angeles
City Council on Tuesday approved a far-
reaching plan to amend its agreement
with the Intermountain Power Project in
Utah to convert it to renewable energy.
- Daily News
The decline of U.S. Coal
A recent report from the Energy Infor-
mation Administration found that U.S.
plant owners and operators are getting
ready to retire 27 gigawatts’ worth of
coal generation. - Washington Post
Arch Coal Set Back in Fight Over Mine
A three-judge panel at the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Circuit unanimously said the Environ-
mental Protection Agency could revoke
a permit for the mine, known as Spruce
No. 1 - Wall Street Journal
5 Protecting the historic, cultural and environmental resources of southeastern Montana
6. Environmental Protection Agency Approves
Northern Cheyenne TribalWater
Quality Standards
On March 21, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency approved the
Northern Cheyenne Tribe’s request to implement Tribal Surface Water Quality
Standards. This is a first for any tribal nation in the country. Northern Cheyenne
standars are seperate and more stringent standards than the state of Montana or
Federal standards. This process took years to get through but they were finally ap-
proved by the EPA last month.
This is an important step in protecting the water resources
of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. For a copy of the Surface
Water Quality Standards, please go to:
http://www.cheyennenation.com/water.html.
No Coal Gathering
For more information, please email ecocheyenne@gmail.com
Over 250 people showed up to the Boys and Girls Club in Lame Deer, MT on March 20,
2013 to voice their opposition to the development of the Otter Creek coal tracts and
Tongue River Railroad. Tribal dignitaries from the Yakama Nation, Southern Cheyenne,
Oglala Lakota, Northern Cheyenne and Fort Berthold spoke of how coal and energy
development is impacting their land and culture and statements of solidarity were read
from the Coast Salish Gathering.
A traditional Cheyenne meal was served. Partipants plan to come together again soon
to create a strong alliance between the Northwest Tribes who are fighting coal exports
and the Northern Cheyenne and allies fighing for the homelands.
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7. photo by Paul K. Anderson
photo by Paul K. Anderson
photo by Paul K. Anderson
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8. What’s Next?
Both the Tongue River Railroad Company and Arch Coal
are trying to acquire permits from the government to
move forward with their projects.
It is important to remember that neither company has a
permit. And even if they get one, it doesn’t mean that the
mine or railroad will be built.
Upcoming Activities:
Monthly ecoCheyenne meetings in Lame Deer.
District Meetings about the social, environmental
and cultural impacts of coal development.
Field Trips to the Otter Creek valley.
Solar Photovoltaic Training in Lame Deer
Tabling at community events
Please email ecocheyenne@gmail.com to learn
more and get on a mailing list.