for those saying the mining bill will "create jobs"

• The bill does nothing to guarantee that jobs will be created for Wisconsinites.
• The bill opens the entire state to mining and plays favorites by placing the needs of the mining industry above those of every other economic sector.
• The bill forces other businesses to subsidize mining companies’ profits.
• The bill does nothing to mitigate the boom-and-bust cycle that Wisconsin experienced during the early days of the timber industry and earlier mining enterprises.
• The bill exposes taxpayers to costly lawsuits.

Read more:http://host.madison.com/news/opinion/editorial/gop-mining-bill-fails-on-job-creation/article_a94a3814-665c-11e2-92b0-0019bb2963f4.html#ixzz2IzyvUzIZ

GOP mining bill fails on job creation : Ct

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What do responsible business advocates say about the proposal from Gov. Scott Walker and his legislative allies to radically alter Wisconsin’s rules for the development of mines?

Selling Out Wisconsin

"The corporate influence and biased nature of the proceedings were evident throughout the day. According to Williams’ rules, the bill’s sponsors would be given 10 minutes to speak, and the Department of Natural Resources would be given 5. Everybody else was supposed to restrict their remarks to 2 minutes, with time allowed for committee members to ask a maximum of two questions.

But it was no surprise when the CEO, Chief Engineer and lobbyist for Gogebic Taconite – the company that is proposing to blast a 1,000 foot deep open pit mine 21 miles long and half a mile across at the headwaters of the Bad River near the shores of Lake Superior – took up nearly an hour of the committee’s time. GTac was also allowed to show pictures and graphs – something others were prohibited from doing."

The Million Dollar Bill

Mining Votes Will Make Or Break Wisconsin and Leader' Good Names

BREAKING: Public hearing scheduled for the Open Pit Mining Bill for Wednesday, January 23. Learn how you can help protect these hills here: http://bit.ly/13NVZj6   Image of Penokee Hills: Derek Johnson

A lawmaker voting "aye" for the bill is saying... 'I want to clear cut the Penokees, blow a pristine mountain range to smithereens, gouge out miles of open pit scars and release tons of acid runoff into publicly-held rivers, lakes, streams and the Bad River Band's treaty-protected water, wild-rice food supply and culture.'

Mining Votes Will Make Or Break Wisconsin and Leader' Good Names 

my artwork in exhibition at Dar Al Funoon

Examples from my series "China Trade Tiles."  These are framed porcelain artworks that I created during an artist residency at THE POTTERY WORKSHOP in Jingdezhen, China.

Dar Al Funoon cordially invites you to:

3^rd Affordable Art Show - Young Artists Edition

Opening on Monday January 21^st from 6 - 8 pm

Featuring works by 20 young artists, local and regional, in the field of fine art, digital art, photography, sculpture/installation. The exhibit runs thought Wednesday January 23th. 

Participating artists:

Ali Al Mutairi | Faisal Mohammed | Farah Al Kandari | Farah Khajah | Ghadeer Ali | Immanuel Rhema | Jacquelin Talotta | Khaled Al Najdi | Khalid Al Sahaly | Maha Alasaker | Mohammad  AbuHakmeh | Mohammad Razzouqi | Mohammad Sharaf | Philip Kamble |  Roa Al Shaheen | Usra ElMadhoun | William Andersen | Yousef Al Qaoud | Yousef Abdel-Husain | Zena Dabbous

Tel:+ 965 22433138

Address: Al Watiah, Behbehani Compound, House n. 28
Opening Hours: 10am-1pm 4pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday, Friday and Saturday: by appointment

Dar Al Funoon Opening at 6pm on Sunday 13th January

Dar Al Funoon cordially invites you to an exhibition of photographs by Bret Webster

Opening at 6pm on Sunday 13th January and continuing through to Thursday 17th January, 2013

See attachment for details.

Dar Al Funoon Gallery: Bret Webster’s Photography Exhibition

Posted: 08 Jan 2013 01:27 AM PST

Opening on Sunday, 13th January, 2013 at 6pm Bret’s images have become globally popular, particularly in the American Southwest, because...

Fall Capstone Exhibition at AUK opens Sunday, January 13, 7-9pm

The AUK ART/GDES Department cordially invites you to the Fall Capstone Exhibition. 

Please join us for the reception Sunday, January 13, 7-9 pm at the Multipurpose Room. The exhibition will be open to AUK on Sunday and open to the public Monday through Wednesday.

Please see the attached poster for further information.

Faculty Recruitment for 2 Positions in Graphic Design (please share widely!)

2012-2013 Second Cycle GDES Faculty Advertisement

The Abbreviated Version:

Two Positions open for Assistant Professor of Graphic Design (Position Code No. 12-201-AUKWEB05): Successful candidates will teach Graphic Design core and foundation courses at all levels in an expanding undergraduate degree (BA) program; Contribute in area of specialization; serve with colleagues as academic advisors to Graphic Design majors. Degree Requirement: Terminal Graduate degree in Graphic Design (M.F.A. or above).

For full consideration, applications should be reviewed by January 20, 2013. Visit the AUK website (http://www.auk.edu.kw/careers/careers_faculty_positions.jsp) for information about the university and applications.

The Full Ad for Publications:

Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, American University of Kuwait

Two (2) Full-Time Positions

Description: Teach Graphic Design core and foundation courses at all levels in an expanding undergraduate degree (BA) program; contribute in area of specialization; serve with colleagues as academic advisors to Graphic Design majors.

Candidate must be flexible, energetic, and comfortable teaching in a multi-cultural environment. Must enjoy working as an integral part of a growing team of professors. Should be currently involved in own research. Service to the department and university at large is expected.

Credentials: Candidates must have a (terminal) graduate degree in Graphic Design (M.F.A. or above), teaching experience, and a demonstrated record of professional design practice (publications, exhibitions, and/or equivalent professional practice).

Application: For full consideration, applications should be reviewed by January 20, 2013.

Visit the AUK website (http://www.auk.edu.kw/careers/careers_faculty_positions.jsp) for information about the university and applications. Submit Completed application form, Curriculum Vitae; 10-20 digital examples of personal work; 10-20 examples of student work; supervisor evaluations (as available); student evaluations (as available); three letters of reference with email and telephone numbers.