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2012 Treasurer's Report
by National Academy of Sciences TreasurerThe income that supports the activities of the Academy comes from two major sources: program revenue received from sponsors to pay for the myriad studies and other activities undertaken each year by the National Research Council (NRC), and a much smaller sum that we obtain from our own endowment under the endowment spending policies adopted by the Council. Regarding the first of these, the 2012 results are not as strong as the 2011 results. Our total program revenue for 2012 ($298 million) experienced a decline of approximately 8% below 2011 revenue. This decline was anticipated based on the ongoing federal budget constraints and we anticipate for 2013 a continuation of this moderate downward trend.<P><P> To partially compensate for the downward trend in the NRC program level, the federal government announced toward the end of 2012, two settlements concerning the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, one with BP Exploration and Production, Inc. and one with Transocean Deepwater, Inc. As part of these legal settlements, the NAS has been asked to establish a new $500 million, 30-year program on human health and environmental protection in the Gulf of Mexico. The NAS program will be for studies conducted based on scientific merit and integrity with emphasis on freedom of inquiry and independent, nonpartisan advice and recommendations. Among its activities, the program will fund projects in the public interest and not otherwise supported by private industry or government agencies. Building on existing Academy work and remaining mindful of the tragic loss of life and other human and environmental consequences of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the NAS is starting a careful plan to guide the work of this long term program.<P> With respect to the second source of revenue, it has for many years been the formal policy of the Council to limit annual endowment spending to 5% of the average value of endowment for the twelve quarters ending in June of the previous year. When the endowment declined significantly in 2008, the Council made the prudent decision to hold spending to only 4% and to avoid spending whenever possible from endowments with value below the original gift amount, starting in 2009. This 4% draw produced $14.3 million of funding in 2009. These practices will continue for endowment spending in 2013. The return on the endowment in 2012 was positive at approximately 10.2% and roughly in line with the major stock indices.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Bullion Coinage
by David C. HarperThis easy-to-search pricing and identification download is solely focused on U.S bullion coins. In this single source you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations, and characteristics about circulating and non-circulating bullion coins. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this affordable download allows you to focus your attention strictly on bullion.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Cents
by David C. HarperThis easy-to-search pricing and identification download is solely focused on U.S cents. In this single source you get the entire section of cents, from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to circulating and non-circulating coins.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Colonial America
by David C. HarperWhen you're looking for quick and reliable details about early American coins including tokens, Royal Patent coins, Revolutionary coins, early federal coinage, and issues of 1792, this easy-to-search pricing and identification download is the perfect resource. In this single affordable download you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations, and descriptions with identifying characteristics about coins from Colonial America. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention on this popular and important type of coinage.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Commemoratives 1892-1954
by David C. HarperWhen you're looking for quick and reliable details about early American coins including tokens, Royal Patent coins, Revolutionary coins, early federal coinage, and issues of 1792, this easy-to-search pricing and identification download is the perfect resource. In this single affordable download you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations, and descriptions with identifying characteristics about coins from Colonial America. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention on this popular and important type of coinage.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Commemoratives 1982-Present
by David C. Harper"You've seen them out there, commemorative coins that celebrate the Olympics, honor the birthday of past presidents, pay tribute to those who have fought in wars, and countless other significant people, places and moments in history. Now, you can quickly and easily get the basics about each commemorative coin made between 1982 and 2010. In this one download you get up-to-date values, illustrations of both sides of the coins, and descriptions with information such as the size, weight and date of each coin. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention on commemorative coins of the present."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Dimes
by David C. Harper"This easy-to-search pricing and identification download is solely focused on U.S dimes. In this single source you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations - featuring both sides of each coin, and characteristics including weight, size and date of coins of the past and those that you see in your change today. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this affordable download allows you to focus your attention strictly on dimes."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Dollars
by David C. Harper"Whether its Seated Liberty dollars, Morgan dollars, Presidential dollars, or Draped Bust dollar coins that you're interested in, you'll find all the information you need about dollar coins in this one simple-to-use download. You get up-to-date values, illustrations of both sides of dollar coins, and descriptions with information such as the size, weight and date of each coin. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention on commemorative coins of the present."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Gold Coins
by David C. HarperWhen you're looking for quick and reliable details about U.S. gold coins, everything from Indian Head dollar coins to $5 Half Eagle gold coins and $20 Double Eagle gold, a great resource is this 2012 U.S. Coin Digest easy-to-search pricing and identification download. In this single affordable download you get up-to-date values, detailed illustrations, and descriptions with identifying characteristics about coins from Colonial America to the present. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention on the gold.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Half Dollars
by David C. HarperThis easy-to-search pricing and identification download is solely focused on U.S half dollars. In this single source you get the entire section of half dollars, from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to circulating and non-circulating coins available.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico
by David C. Harper"With this easy-to-search pricing and identification download you not only get all the information for circulating and non-circulating coins from Hawaii, Philippines and Puerto Rico, you get large-size color photographs of many of the coins, and a detailed history of the state and its coinage. This single affordable download contains the entire section about coins from Hawaii, Philippines and Puerto Rico, from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to circulating and non-circulating coins available."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Nickels
by David C. Harper"Whether it's Shield Nickels, Liberty Nickels, Buffalo Nickels or Jefferson Nickels celebrating the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition that capture your attention, you'll find photos and current values for all of them in this one download. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention strictly on nickels."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Quarters
by David C. Harper"Whether it's a Draped Bust quarter, Seated Liberty, Barber, Standing Liberty, or a Washington quarter, you'll find photos and current values for all of them in this one quarter download. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention strictly on quarters, by providing you with all the identifying details and current values you need."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Sets & Rolls
by David C. Harper"Whether your interest is in Mint Sets, Modern Commemorative Coin Set, Proof Sets, Circulated Rolls of 50 State Quarters, this is the download for you! Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete guide to U.S. coins, this download covers sets and rolls of U.S. coins in expert fashion, by providing you with all the identifying details and current values you need."
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: The Complete Guide To Current Market Values
by David C. HarperThis complete reference includes all circulating and non-circulating coins, from early American Token Coinage to modern commemorative issues of the 21st century. The reference features a fully illustrated guide to all United States coin issues, including early issues of Hawaii and offering the most up-to-date pricing in up to 11 grades. Also included is coinage of the Philippines and Puerto Rico while under U.S. administration. Includes new Territorial quarters and America the Beautiful quarters.
2012 U.S. Coin Digest: U.S. Territorial Gold
by David C. Harper"If you've ever wondered about pioneer gold, this affordable and easy-to-use identification and pricing download is a great way to get the history behind Territorial gold coins and the current values they command. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete guide to U.S. coins, this download covers California fractional and small-size gold coins, as well as gold coins from Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, and Utah."
2012 Uniform Mechanical Code
by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsThe 2012 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) represents the most current approaches in the mechanical field. It is the fourth edition developed under the ANSI Consensus process is designated as an American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Contributions to the content of this code were made by every segment of the built industry, including such diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/ testing laboratories, special experts and users.
2012 Writer's Market
by Robert Lee BrewerTHE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHEDThe 2012 Writer's Market details thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, literary agents, newspapers, playwriting markets, and screenwriting markets. These listings include contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Look inside and you'll also find page after page of all-new editorial material devoted to the craft and business of writing. It's the most information we've ever jammed into one edition! You'll find insightful interviews and articles, guidelines for finding work, honing your craft, and promoting your writing. You'll also learn how to navigate the social media landscape, negotiate contracts, and protect your work. And as usual, this edition includes the ever popular "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chart.You also gain access to:Lists of professional writing organizationsSample query letters A free digital download of Writer's Yearbook featuring the 100 Best Markets: WritersDigest.com/upload/images/WritersDigest-Yearbook-11.pdf Includes an exclusive 60-minute FREE WEBINAR with the staff of Writer's Digest that will teach you how to begin building your own writing platform today."What I appreciate most about Writer's Market is that it's impossible to pick up the book, flip through it, and put it down 15 minutes later without at least five, new profitable ideas that I can execute immediately. No other book on my shelf that can inspire this many practical, profitable, career-building ideas in this same amount of time." -Christina Katz, author of The Writer's Workout, Get Known Before the Book Deal and Writer Mama
2012 and Beyond
by Yehuda BergDrawing wisdom from the Zohar, this short kabbalistic text redefines this legendary period of time as a window for individuals and communities to reach "messiah consciousness." That means it's up to people, not some celestial savior, to ignite global change. All the natural disasters poverty, revolutions, anarchy, are wake-up calls to a fragmented humanity. The end is near, but as Yehuda explains this really means "the end of dominance of the human ego. In its place we will experience the unleashing of our true selves - the illuminated human soul." There must be a critical mass, a certain threshold of transformation to capitalize on this window, and when that occurs, the peoples of the world will function as one body while still appreciating our differences. Our collective minds have the power to bring an end to negative consciousness and birth a new existence right now.
2012 and the Galactic Center: The Return of the Great Mother
by Christine R. PageA guide to the expansion of consciousness possible during the Galactic Alignment of 2012• Reveals the new era that will be ushered in as the current perception of time collapses and spiritual perception expands • Explains the psycho-spiritual preparations necessary to transition into this new era• Shows how the alignment of the sun with the Galactic Center will allow humans to experience awareness normally reserved for shamans, pharaohs, and sagesThis is an extraordinary time in the planet’s history. In 2012, for the first time in almost 26,000 years, our sun will be most closely aligned to the Galactic Center. This Galactic Alignment, which began with the Harmonic Convergence in 1987 and will conclude in 2023, presents a thirty-six-year window of opportunity for humanity to participate in the creation of a new era of expanded consciousness. Christine Page explains that, as the source of all creation, our galaxy is the Great Mother and its center, her heart. Auspiciously aligning Earth with the heart of the Great Mother, the Galactic Alignment heralds a rebirth of the divine feminine qualities of the Triple Goddess--intuition, emotional creativity, and renewal. Drawing on alchemy and mythology, Page details how to connect with and use the sacred spiritual tools unlocked during the alignment to merge with the Great Mother, a spiritual transformation that allows us to expand our awareness and experience ourselves as eternal beings.
2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Future
by Mark Borax2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Futureis an engaging personal narrative through the author’s apprenticeship with master astrologer William Lonsdale who teaches him how to access a source of great power and creativity buried within the human soul. The book begins in August 1987 on the slopes of Mount Shasta in Northern California as Borax witnesses the Harmonic Convergence, a spiritual and astrological event sparking a 26-year countdown to 2012, the year that marks the “end of history” in the Mayan calendar. Signs indicate that a “major energy shift” is occurring, a turning point in Earth’s collective karma powerful enough to change the global perspective of humankind. Borax’s mountaintop experiences compel him to seek solutions to his personal turmoil. He meets Lonsdale and together they launch a mystery school to study how the twenty-five-year period between 1987 and 2012 can be used for a cosmic purging of negativity to release humanity’s core forces and restore universal balance. En route, Borax and his fellow students discover truths about life after death, karma, reincarnation, past lives, human evolution, and the purpose of our existence on earth. In the tradition ofThe Teachings of Don Juan, Carlos Castaneda’s tales of his shamanic master,2012: Crossing the Bridge to the Futureis a gripping sorcerer’s apprentice story driven by mystical forces, encouraging readers to expand their everyday awareness and challenge their fundamental beliefs about their place in the universe.
2012: Decoding the Countercultural Apocalypse
by Joseph Gelfer21 December 2012 was believed to mark the end of the thirteenth B'ak'tun cycle in the Long Count of the Mayan calendar. Many people believed this date to mark the end of the world or, at the very least, a shift to a new form of global consciousness. Examining how much of the phenomenon is based on the historical record and how much is contemporary fiction, the book explores the landscape of the modern apocalyptic imagination, the economics of the spiritual marketplace, the commodification of countercultural values, and the cult of celebrity.
2012: Everything You Need To Know About The Apocalypse
by Manda ScottA pocket compilation of the Mayan legends of 2012, featuring everything you need to know about the Apocalypse in easy to digest facts. The first thing you need to know about 2012 is that it's just like any other year.And the second thing you need to know... is that it really isn't...The Maya didn't make it their 'end date' for nothing...2012 collects everything you need to know about how, why and what is going to happen in this apocalyptic year, as outlined in the ancient Mayan prophesies in a humourous and insightful way, the facts, the fantasties and the frankly extraordinary.
2012: The Crystal Skull
by Manda ScottThe ancient Mayans predicted the End of Days with uncanny precision: 21 December 2012.But they also provided the key to staving off apocalypse: a flawless sapphire of incomparable beauty carved into the perfect likeness of a human skull.For more than four centuries, the skull and its legacy of dark intrigue and murder have been hidden, protected by a code few can break.Now it's about to be found.
2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl
by Daniel PinchbeckThe epic that binds together the cosmological phenomena of our time, from crop circles to the resurgence of psychedelic drugs, to support the Mayan calendar that the year 2012 portends a global shift-in consciousness, culture, and way of living.