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About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands and the Chesapeake Bay; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of the now-sunsetting Island Resources Foundation.

Makes Me Feel Dumb(er)

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Bruce

This one short article has more words that are totally foreign to me than I usually encounter in a week: Wordnik Word of the Day for August 29, 2016 vaticinate To prophesy; to foretell; to practice prediction; to utter prophecies. … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Theme: They’re Killing the Non-Profits

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Bruce

from the Stanford Social Innovation Review <http://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_nonprofit_starvation_cycle&gt; Philanthropy The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle A vicious cycle is leaving nonprofits so hungry for decent infrastructure that they can barely function as organizations—let alone serve their beneficiaries. The cycle starts with funders’ unrealistic expectations … Continue reading →

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Scary Account of Unknown Plague Affecting East Flower Garden Bank, offshore Texas.

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Bruce

Passed along by Wendy Ann Lee, based on this account in the NOAA Sanctuaries web site. . . <http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/jul16/noaa-scientists-report-mass-die-off-of-invertebrates-at-east-flower-garden-bank.html&gt; NOAA scientists report mass die-off of invertebrates at East Flower Garden Bank in Gulf of Mexico Sanctuary recommends public avoid diving, … Continue reading →

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Carib Journal Op Ed: Marine Pollution in the Caribbean

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Bruce

from the Carib Journal <http://www.caribjournal.com/2016/07/21/op-ed-marine-pollution-caribbean/?utm_source=Caribbean+Journal&utm_campaign=59065adaf4-Caribbean+Journal&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ea4e1e4090-59065adaf4-188909129&gt; [Ship-borne waste may be a contributor to marine pollution in the Caribbean, but I question whether it’s a major source, and whether addressing ship-borne waste issues (with their high capital costs as outlined in this … Continue reading →

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Home Town Heroes

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Bruce

It made me proud to learn that a hometown company, the Delaware North Companies, with offices above the new Westin Hotel in BUFFALO, NEW YORK, is listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the richest US privately held companies. And … Continue reading →

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Success: Why Strong Stormwater Regs, Rigorously Applied are Important.

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Bruce

… after three inches of rain, the silt fence and hay bales held.

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New Edition of the Ramsar Handbooks

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Bruce

The Secretariat of Ramsar Convention has just announced the launch of the first Handbook in the 5th Edition Ramsar Handbook Series. It is entitled “An Introduction to the Convention on Wetlands” and replaces “The Ramsar Convention Manual”. http://www.ramsar.org/sites/default/files/documents/library/handbook1_5ed_introductiontoconvention_e.pdf “An Introduction … Continue reading →

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IRF Scholarships to Two Caribbean Scholars Who Attended ISISA XIV

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Bruce

Thank you! Gen Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, 23 Jun, 2016 at 6:15 pm, Bruce G. Potter <bpotter@irf.org> wrote: In reviewing the documentation from the International Society of Island Studies Association (ISISA), Islands of the World XIV … Continue reading →

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IRF Scholarships to Two Caribbean Scholars Who Attended ISISA XIV

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Bruce

In reviewing the documentation from the International Society of Island Studies Association (ISISA), Islands of the World XIV Conference in Lesvos last month, I learned that two Caribbean Scholars received 500 Euro awards sponsored by Island Resources Foundation and funded … Continue reading →

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Inside the Shadowy World of America’s 10 Biggest Gunmakers

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Bruce

from Mother Jones Fully Loaded: America’s 10 Biggest Gunmakers Meet the moguls making a killing from gun sales in the United States. By Josh Harkinson | Tue Jun. 14, 2016 6:00 AM EDT [See links/footnotes at the bottom.] They are … Continue reading →

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