California has some of the most stringent gun laws in the United States. As a gun enthusiast in the state, it is essential to be aware of the regulations surrounding muzzle brakes. In this article, we will explore the legality of muzzle brakes in California, provide tips on choosing a compliant muzzle brake, and discuss the benefits of using one.
Understanding California Gun Laws
California has specific laws governing firearms and their accessories. Muzzle brakes are classified as firearm modifications, and their legality is determined by various factors such as barrel length, overall length, and flash suppression capabilities. It is crucial to familiarize yourself with these laws to ensure compliance.
Is a Muzzle Brake Legal in California?
Yes, muzzle brakes are legal in California, but certain restrictions apply. The California Department of Justice has specified that muzzle brakes must not have flash suppression capabilities. Additionally, the overall length of the firearm should not be reduced to less than 30 inches, and the barrel length should not be shorter than 16 inches for rifles and 18 inches for shotguns.
Choosing a CA Compliant Muzzle Brake
When selecting a muzzle brake for your firearm in California, it is essential to ensure compliance with the state’s regulations. Look for muzzle brakes that do not have flash suppressors and are specifically designed to comply with California laws. Additionally, consider factors such as recoil reduction, muzzle rise mitigation, and compatibility with your firearm.
The Benefits of Using a Muzzle Brake
Muzzle brakes offer several advantages for firearm enthusiasts, including reduced recoil, improved accuracy, and faster follow-up shots. By redirecting the gases expelled from the muzzle, muzzle brakes effectively reduce the felt recoil, allowing for better control and increased shooting comfort.
Installation and Proper Use
Proper installation of a muzzle brake is crucial for optimal performance and compliance. It is recommended to have a professional gunsmith install the muzzle brake to ensure proper alignment and adherence to all safety measures. Additionally, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for maintenance and use to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Other California Compliance Considerations
While muzzle brakes themselves are legal in California, it is important to ensure that your firearm complies with all other state laws and regulations. These may include restrictions on magazine capacity, assault weapon features, and registration requirements. Stay informed and consult with local authorities or legal professionals to ensure full compliance.
As a responsible gun owner in California, it is crucial to understand the regulations surrounding muzzle brakes. By adhering to the state’s laws and selecting a compliant muzzle brake, you can enjoy the benefits of reduced recoil and improved shooting performance while staying within the legal boundaries. Stay informed, follow the guidelines, and consult with experts to ensure a safe and compliant shooting experience.


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Adam Guthrie From I Feel Good Magazine Interviews Robyn Chuter. Robyn is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, nutritionist, naturopath and counsellor who specialises in helping people overcome chronic conditions that are considered medically incurable, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and autoimmune conditions. Robyn has been vegetarian since the age of 15 and wholefood plant-based vegan for the past 14 years.
In This Interview We Cover:
Why Robyn decided to get into healthcare.What they teach you about a vegan diet while doing a nutrition degree.
Treating the root source of an illness rather than treating illness symptoms.
Lifestyle medicine, treating patients with food and lifestyle.
How Robyn helps people change their unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits.
Why kids are getting heart disease, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases and are becoming obese.
What an unhealthy and a healthy diet looks like.
What to expect when you first start to eat whole food plant based.
Why a support network is so important to creating lasting change.
Robyns why. Why she loves doing this work.
Why Dr Dean Ornish say that love and self-love is important part of healing.
The impact that stress has on health.
What to do if you know the food you are eating is not good for you but you just can't stop.
How EFT helps us deal with destructive emotions and food cravings.
Why Robyn went vegan and he different types of vegans.
What happens to our consciousness when we eat whole food plant-based.
Where we get protein and calcium on a plant based diet.
How to raise plant based kids.
How to eat plant based even when others in the home don't want to eat this way.
The importance of doing you, being you and looking after you.
What happens when we let go of thinking about food all the time.
What to do when people try to trip you up.
Robyns top tips for going whole food plant-based.

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Συνέντευξή του Σάββα Μιχαήλ στην Jungewelt με θέμα την δίκη της 3η Σεπτεμβρίου (γερμανική νεολαιίστικη κομμουνιστική εφημερίδα, κυκλοφορία 17.000 φύλλα)
You will stand trial on September 3 in Athens, together with the former rector of the National Technical University in Athens, on charges of defamation and incitement to violence raised by the Nazi party of “Golden Dawn”. How did these charges come about?
In the Spring of 2009, in the aftermath of the Greek youth revolt of December 2008, the Greek right wing government with the assistance of the Nazi group “Golden Dawn” ( then marginal in terms of vote) have unleashed violent pogroms against the imigrants, particularly in the Aghios Panteleimon area of Athens. The Greek left have organized a number of anti-fascist demonstrations , in which the EEK took part. The Nazis of the “Golden Dawn” deposed then a legal action against all the parties of the Left, from the KKE(Communist Party of Greece) and Syriza to the ANTARSYA and the EEK, against
immigrant associations , independent personalities etc. with various accusations. This legal action of the Nazi “Golden Dawn” was resurrected” by the right wing Samaras government in 2012, when the police took the order to start interrogations of all those targeted by the Nazis, who now are in parliament. On June 2013, from the long
list of those accused( about 80), two were selected,: Savas Mikhail-Matsas of th4 EEK and Konstantinos Moutzouris, the former Dean of the National Technical University of Athens.
What exactly are you accused of writing? And Moutzouris?
I am accused for a leaflet of May 2009 that appeared in our newspaper “NEA PROOPTIKI”( New Perspective) and in our web site, signed by the name of our Party EEK and calling for participation to the antifascist demonstrations. As general secretary of the party , according to my accusers, I am responsible for this leaflet.although it did not have my signature, as well as for all the activities of the party.
The fact that I am a Jew makes my case worst: in the Internet, they publishesd death menaces against me- with slogans such as “Crash the Jweish vermine” etc.- saying that “a World Jewsih Conspiracy sent me in Greece to foment civil war to establish a “Judeo-Bolshevik regime”.
The charge on “diffamation’ refers to our condemnation of the criminal violent activities of this group against the immigrants. The slogan “smash fasicm” is considered as ” incitement to violence”, and the call for participation to the demonstration as “disturbing the civil peace”.
The former dean of the national Technical University of Athens Mr Konstantinos Moutzouris is accused to allow the Indymedia web site to broadcast from the university campus.
The fascists presented their charges in 2009, in the context of the massive youth revolt of late 2008. Why did they choose this legal path to attack?
They combine this legal path (as Le Pen’s French National Front did and does) to provide a framework for State attacks agains the Left. These “legal” means are always combined with totally illegal means of physical attacks against us as well as against other leftists and
anarchists, and against the immigrant communities or the Jewish synagogues and cemeteries..
How do you analyze the rise of the fascist party “Golden Dawn”, which went from a tiny neonazi splitter group to a party with 21 members of parliament?
The rise of the Nazis is insolubly connected with the desrtruction of the living standards and the mass unemployment and pauperization of millions of people, especially among the middle classes in Greece, the last three years after the imposition of the draconean measures of “austerity” by the troika of the EU, the ECB and the IMF. In a situation of social tragedy, and social polarization, the traditional bourgeois political system that ruled the country for decades and led it to bankruptcy has collapsed totaly dscredited , a major part of the population turns to the left catapulting the left reformist SYRIZA to the postion of the Official Opposition, while, another smaller but substantial part of the population turned to the far right..
[What does it say about their connections in the state apparatus that the prosecutor decided to follow up on these charges?]
The rise of the Nazis is not solely a product of the social economic crisis but of teh politcal regime crisis as well. The Nazis have connections with the repressive State apparatuses from the time of the Greek civil war in the 1940s onwards, during and after the military dictatorship of 1967-74, and even afterwards, particulalry during and after the December 2008 revolt.. Now, because of the regime crisis , the ruling class and the State finance, help with various means, and protect the Nazis from any punishment in courts for their criminal activities and collaborate closely with them in pogroms against the immigrants all over the country. It is not accidental the fact that the majority of the police force voted in the last 2012 elections for the Golden Dawn( about 50 per cent)
How do you think is necessary to stop the fascist danger in Greece?
It is absoluetey urgent to forge a United Front of all the organiziations of the working class, of the immigrants , and of the left against the Nazis. The development of social solidarity networks is also very important to face the void left by the collapse of the welfare state, a void that the Nazis demagocically try to fill for “Greeks only”. Workers Defense Guards against the fascist storm troops and provocations are crucial.
But above all, we have to fight for a socialist way out from the current systemic crisis with the implementation of an urgent program of measures against the social catastrophe, to bring down the capitalist anti-popular government ot the servants of the troika, to abolish the debt to the international usurers of capilat , to end the measures of social cannibalism , for a workers government and for workers power, for a common internatinalist struggle with the workers all over Europe against the imperialist EU and for a United Socialist Europe.


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The acquisition of Putman, an 84-year-old privately held company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, is one of the most significant in Endeavor’s recent string of acquisitions. Terms were not disclosed.Putman seeks to complement Endeavor’s manufacturing, processing and design and engineering groups, joining titles such as Industry Week, Processing, Process Instrumentation, and Plastics, Machinery & Manufacturing, among others.
Brands included in the acquisition are Chemical Processing, Control, Control Design, Food Processing, Pharma Manufacturing, Plant Services, Smart Industry, and The Journal. Collectively, Endeavor said in a press release, these brands represent the world’s largest audience of engineers, processors, maintenance, reliability and automation professionals, reaching more than two million global processing professionals each year in print and online.
"We are committed to growing our information and marketing solutions offerings for the engineering, automation and manufacturing professionals that Putman Media has served, and are honored that Endeavor has been trusted to carry these brands forward,” Endeavor Business Media CEO Chris Ferrell said.
Putman Media CEO John Cappelletti described the deal as an exciting opportunity for the Putman brands. “Leveraging the resources, audience reach and industry expertise across Endeavor’s existing portfolio provides substantial growth opportunities, so that we may continue to serve our readers and customers with the highest quality of content, information and solutions,” he said. Cappelletti will be retiring.
In April Endeavor acquired Construction Business Media, the transportation-and-water-media portfolio of Scranton Gillette Communications, and New South Research. In March it acquired Data Center Frontier, a business that tracks the future of data centers and cloud computing.
The challenge for Nashville-based Endeavor is to manage the integration of so many new brands—with their people, their company cultures, their reporting structures, their myriad software systems and more—at such a rapid pace.It’s a big task, and one that stresses any company’s ability to absorb the changes while keeping their teams focused on producing great content and hitting budgets. Ferrell is confident about the process. “Our team has become highly efficient at executing our integration playbook,” he said. “The shared-services team members will be integrated into our shared-services departments over the next few months, and the operating units are getting to know their new colleagues to start sharing best practices in both directions.”

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Grain free and delicious are together at last. This natural dry dog food recipe stars US farm-raised chicken as the #1 ingredient and accents of real blueberries, pumpkin, and spinach.
With real beef, veggies, and wholesome grains in a generous sauce, this versatile dog food recipe lets you create a Tuscan mealtime experience for your best buddy any day of the week. Full of real ingredients, this mouthwatering medley can be served on its own as a 100% complete and balanced meal for your adult dog, or it can be easily mixed into dry kibble. Either way, the meal is guaranteed to end with a very happy dog.
12-can variety pack
27-can variety pack
Beef broth, beef, liver, wheat gluten, carrots, tomatoes, rice, meat by-products, corn starch-modified, soy flour, salt, MINERALS [potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite], tricalcium phosphate, choline chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7). C-4082
Manufactured by: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, St. Louis, MO 63164 USA
Beneful Medleys Tuscan Style is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Adult dogs: Feed one 3 oz can per 2-1/2 - 3 pounds of body weight daily, divided into 2 or more meals. Adjust feeding amount as needed to maintain ideal body condition. When feeding with dry product: One can of this product replaces approximately 1/4 cup dry pet food.
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Dogs gobble it up faster than any other wet dog food product out there! Thanks Purina!
Mana my 14 week old jack puppy loved this stuff! Its the only thing she will eat and not leave a drop for anyone else!
I received a 3 oz can in a very nice sample pack from Beneful (thank you!), and my husky went bananas over it. She's a very fussy eater, but she loved this flavor! Thank you for the nice gift, Beneful--pet parent and furbaby are both appreciative! <3
I have tried so many brands of dog food and when this came out on the market I said to myself I have nothing to lose. My pure breed norwegian elkhound loves Tuscun Medley. We tried other flavors but this is the only one she will eat. I just wish there where more coupons on the market for this dog food, since it seems like I need to take stock in the company to keep my baby girl happy. LOL
My dog absolutely loves this food. She enjoys it a lot.
My dog loves the taste and eats everything. He did not want to eat his dry food, but now he do, because I mix with a can of Tuscan Style Medley.
Roxie is over 17 years old with end stage heart failure. She has trouble eating and it's really tough to entice her to eat. A friend gave me a sample she got and Roxie loves it!! As she is one of 8 shih tzu's I have, it is a little pricey so we are keeping it just for her!
I inherited a Maltese with alergies. I tried all types of foods to see which ones she like the most and didn't cause her to scratch so much. I found it. The Salmon blend is the best. All I hear when she is done is "Cling Cling." Her food dish goes crazy when she is done. Thank you Beneful.
My pup summer and her 9 puppy friends love this one. Served it at her halloween party where it was deffiently a hit.
Finally, a dog food that my puppy likes and that is healthy for him. We have tried everything and started worrying that we'd never find something he'd like then a friend told us about Beneful. Thank you !!!!

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US 30 Yr. T-Bond Price Technical Analysis
05 Dec 2022
US 30 YR. T-BOND PRICE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: WEEKLY CHART
In the weekly chart, US 30 YR. T-BOND is trading in the down channel. Currently, it is moving below 20 & 50 SMA.
RSI is in buying zone, which shows bullishness. Stochastic is suggesting an up trend.
Its immediate support is at 129.46 & the resistance is at 130.23
US 30 YR. T-Bond currently trading in the down channel but as we can see it has started moving up by making a good bullish candle, breaking the previous week’s high, a trend reversal is possible to the upside.
US 30 YR. T-BOND PRICE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: DAILY CHART
In the daily chart, US 30 YR. T-BOND is trading in up channel. It is currently trading above all SMA.
RSI is in buying zone, which shows bullishness & stochastic is suggesting an uptrend.
US 30 YR. T- BOND immediate support is at 12.30 & resistance is at 130.01
US 30 YR. T-BOND can continue to trade upside if it sustains to trade upside and holds its current swing.

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Miami Dolphins News 10/18/2023
The Miami Dolphins gave out some good news today. The 21 day window has opened for DB Jalen Ramsey. Ramsey has been ruled out for this week, but a return by the Raiders game now seems evident. HC Mike McDaniel spoke with the local media today (See Press Conference Below).
News of the Miami Dolphins
Ramsey seems to be ahead of most people’s projections on his return time. It will be good to see what he can do to help the defense upon his return.
CB Xavien Howard and C Connor Williams will be given some veteran’s rest this week as the both continue to deal with with groin injuries.
RB Jeff Wilson appears ready to play in this week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It seems like he will be activated since Miami only has two healthy running backs at this time. The injuries to De’Von Achane and Chris Brooks has left Raheem Mostert and Salvon Ahmed as the only two running backs ready to play.
OT Kendall Lamm and FB Alec Ingold were not spotted at practice today according to various reports.
Dolphins left tackle Kendall Lamm, who has been starting there for injured Terron Armstead, and fullback Alec Ingold not at team’s Wednesday practice — along with CB Xavien Howard, C Connor Williams and RB Chris Brooks, as coach Mike McDaniel noted.
— David Furones (@DavidFurones_) October 18, 2023
Kicking the Salary Cap
There are reports that Dolphins have restructured the contract of K Jason Sanders to free up some salary cap space. Evan Posner of the Fins Talk Sports Network, loves this move by the Dolphins since it helps the team. Posner is vocal supporter of Sanders even when others are saying it is time for Sanders to go.
Per source the #Dolphins created about $1.33 million in cap room by restructuring Jason Sanders contract. Miami was getting tight on cap room so this gives a little added breathing room
— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 18, 2023
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Datsun 1600 Review Australia | Features, Specification, Price
- Car Reviews,
- Jun 20, 2020
If you ever ask an enthusiastic car collector to tell you their top favorites sports convertible cars from the early days, you will hear the name Datsun Fairlady for sure. Some of the British cars would also be included in the list, like the Miata since a typical roadster would have belonged to them. But today we discuss the infamous Datsun Roadster, or Fairlady as it was named and what it means to the people of Australia.
The Japanese Datsun was a name in itself when you mention tight handling, beautiful shape, and a touch of adventure. The prices were considerably low, alas, which cannot be said of them today.
The story goes back to the 1950s when Nissan launched their first Datsun Sports, the S211 which was a 1000cc car manufactured for domestic use. Next came the improved versions, the SPL212, and the SPL 213, both 1200cc. This was the time when the name ‘Fairlady’ was used for the first time, specifically for export purposes. The L stands for left-hand-drive variants.
The first domestic ‘Fairlady’ was launched in 1962, namely the Datsun 1500. It came with Cedric’s 71PS engine that soon outshined many American and British cars in a couple of rallies, and thus the legend of Japan’s sports car began.
The second Fairlady, the Datsun 1600, which is our main focus in this article, was launched in 1965 following the success of the Fairlady 1500. It was formally called SP311 and featured many upgrades and improvements from the previous model.
Only a limited number of the Fairlady 1600 were manufactured and launched, and then Nissan decided to bring on the next model to the series, the 1967 Datsun Fairlady 2000. This model differed only slightly with the popular 1600 series, and that too in the interior. Some safety features were added to conform with the USA safety standards, otherwise, it was the same as the SP311.
Datsun Fairlady 1600:
The year 1965 marked a big year for Nissan, with the arrival of the Fairlady 1600 roadster, the SP311 and the SPL311, which offered left-hand-drive. The 1600 roadster was first shown to the public in a Motor show in Tokyo and came to production a year later. The design was overseen and finalized by the famous Count Albrecht Goertz who served as the chief designer in subsequent models of the Fairlady as well.
The 1.6-liter R16-powered car was sold under the name of Datsun Sports 1600 roadster in most of the export markets or simply as the Fairlady 1600. It was immensely popular in Australia and parts of North America. In the United States, it was lovingly called the Roadster. On the hood, you would see the word ‘Datsun’ spelled out in individual letters, while on the rear side it said Datsun 1600. In the domestic market, the side badges read ‘Fairlady’ while on the international models it came with ‘Datsun 1600’to set them apart.
Datsun 1600 Specifications:
The Datsun 1600 was named aptly following the 1.6-liter OHV inline four-cylinder engine that was applied. It also featured a pair of SU carburetors, and the engine produced a total of 71 kW of power and a horsepower of 95. Using some ingenious engineering at that time, the timing of the fuel distributor could be adjusted and tuned for the required gasoline depending on usage. It could go to a maximum speed of an impressive 105 mph.
As compared to the previous Fairlady 1500, 1600 applied larger disc brakes and bigger 14-inch alloy wheels. The same four-speed manual transmission was used but gained synchronizers which greatly helped in better gear shifting. Previously, the Fairlady 1500 came with a sideways rear seat, which was replaced in the 1600 roadster. The power that is encompassed in the Datsun is balanced with a state-of-the-art braking system, considering that the car was built almost 50 years ago. The braking system consisted of front twin disc calipers and smaller drums for the rear wheels.
Datsun 1600 Features:
The manual transmission that consisted of four-speed synchromesh on all forward gears was exclusive in its own sense and was the first of its kind in a Japanese car. The power using the transmission was directed towards the rear wheels, along with the suspension coils and the anti-roll bar gave the car a very firm grip on the road.
The interior was made of standard carpeting, vinyl bucket seats and a three spoke steering wheel. The dashboard was flat with all instruments and gauges available for the driver to view easily. Gauges include a chrome-trimmed tachometer, electric clock, oil pressure, fuel and temperature, and a speedometer. A standard transistor AM radio was also included.
The Fairlady 1600 continued to be produced until the year 1970. Till that time the improved and bigger 2000 was being marketed and proving to be popular in both domestic and international markets. Extra features included a padded dashboard, padded steering wheel, toggle switches, and a tall mounted mirror.
Datsun 1600 Price:
The Datsun 1600 Roadster was introduced at a base cost of $2,546. The price was less expensive than many similar cars in the same category but that was how Japanese brands used to sweeten the deal back then. Since this was just the base price, it meant that you had to pay extra for additional features such as a heater, radio, clock, and even seat belts.
Today, if you are looking to buy a Datsun Fairlady 1600, the average price that you can get your hands on is about $30,000. According to sources, the highest amount for which a Datsun 1600 was sold at an auction was for $55,000. That was a perfectly restored car with almost all parts and accessories in genuine condition.


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Download links and information about The Budding Rose by Timothy Bloom. This album was released in 2011 and it belongs to Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock genres. It contains 5 tracks with total duration of 20:10 minutes.
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Perhaps to honor the imminent passage of the Democrats' $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which will effectively bail out blue states and cities that emptied their coffers during the pandemic as spending soared and taxable income shriveled, Bloomberg has published a story claiming that the COVID-era trend of New York financial firms trading the Empire State for Florida is about to reverse.
So far, Appaloosa founder and North Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who recently returned to New Jersey from Florida for family reasons, is one of only a handful of examples of this trend. But Bloomberg has found at least a couple of hedge fund guys who claim to be "on the fence" about keeping Florida as their primary residence.
Dan Sundheim, founder of New York-based hedge fund D1 Capital Partners, will very likely leave Palm Beach and return to his Park Avenue home, according to a person familiar with his plans. David Tepper, who moved back to New Jersey from Miami last year, is staying in his home state for now, even though he and wife just bought a $73 million Palm Beach mansion.
The story's most compelling quotes were unilaterally attributed to Jason Mudrick, founder and head of Mudrick Capital Management, which has $3BN AUM. Oddly, Mudrick was featured heavily in the piece, despite the fact that he has lived in New York for the last 20 years, and never moved to Florida. But Mudrick seized the opportunity to
talk his book defend NYC.
He claimed to know plenty of wealthy people who are having second thoughts, though he offered no real examples - just some spicy New York snark.
The big problem with Florida, according to Mudrick, is that you then need to live in Florida, a comment which makes us wonder whether Mudrick has ever been to south Florida. He went on to assert that NYC is home to "the smartest, most driven people", another self-serving misconception shared by many New Yorkers.
"The main problem with moving to Florida is that you have to live in Florida,” said Jason Mudrick, who oversees $3 billion at Mudrick Capital Management and has resided in Manhattan for more than two decades.
"New York has the smartest, most driven people, the best culture, the best restaurants and the best theaters,” he said. “Anyone moving to Florida to save a little money loses out on all of that.”
In what was perhaps Bloomberg's most transparent attempt to play down the trend, the reporter cites US Postal Service data showing that 9% of people filing to change their address from Manhattan were moving to Miami Dade and Palm Beach (just two of 67 counties in the state of Florida). This figure is up from 6% the prior year, but Bloomberg tried to frame this as evidence that the Florida narrative is overblown...
Yet, US Postal Service data paints a different picture: Last year, 2,246 people filed a permanent address change from Manhattan to Miami-Dade County and 1,741 went to Palm Beach County. Together they account for 9% of the out-of-state moves from the borough, up from 6% in 2019.
Much of the narrative around these relocations centered on taxes and business-friendly climate. Florida has no state income tax, while New York City’s is among the nation’s highest.
...before acknowledging that wealthy residents can have an "outsize impact" on the tax base when they decide to leave a state.
Still, even a small number of departures by the ultra-wealthy can have an outsize impact. The top 1% of New Yorkers earned a combined $133.3 billion in 2018 and accounted for 42.5% of local income taxes collected, according to the city’s Independent Budget Office.
Bloomberg's team of reporters (we're frankly amazed this was a four byline story) managed to track down an anonymous hedge fund manager who claimed he was "on the fence" about whether to remain in the Sunshine State. Though BBG offered no explanation for why it decided to conceal this source's identity, the individual reportedly cited access to good schools and his social network as factors that might prompt him to reconsider the move.
Apparently, so many financiers have moved to south Florida over the past year, that private schools in the area have run out of spaces for their kids.
One hedge fund founder who spent the past six months in Miami is still deciding whether he’ll stay. The forces pulling him back are New York’s dynamism and his children’s school, which he likes better than the one they’re attending now. Either way, he’ll keep his New York office - because many of his employees with kids don’t want to leave - as well as his place in the Hamptons, because no one wants to be in South Florida in the summer.
Parents leaning toward staying in Florida are finding that many of the private schools are at or near capacity. Fanning Hearon, the head of Palm Beach Day Academy, said enrollment rose 22% to 480 students in the past 18 months, and some classes already have waiting lists. Other schools in the area report that they, too, have little room for more. Meanwhile, New York’s elite private schools said they’ve seen enrollment jump and few students leaving for Florida.
The piece ended on a bit of commentary from Mudrick and a Cornell sociology professor. In his final quote, the hedge fund manager and veteran New Yorker prognosticated that the COVID-19 pandemic would spawn another "Roaring 20s".
Cristobal Young, a sociology professor at Cornell University and author of “The Myth of Millionaire Tax Flight: How Place Still Matters for the Rich,” predicts that relocation will remain minimal because wealthy people generally stay put.
"They live where they became successful, where they have industry connections, employees and customers, and where they sit on nonprofit boards,” he said. Young, who has studied the effects of tax increases in California and New Jersey, said they barely caused an uptick in interstate migration, which stands at about 2.4% a year among U.S.-based millionaires.
Then there is the lure of New York as everything starts to reopen.
"It will be like the Roaring Twenties - you’ll see a resurgence here like never before," said Mudrick, who predicts some of his friends who moved to Miami will soon be back. "You want to be buying New York and selling Florida - that’s the contrarian in me."
And who would want to miss out on that? And what's so great about Florida, anyway? Well, aside from the beautiful weather and absence of a state income tax.
Of course, the key point that Bloomberg misses in its story is that the exodus to Florida started years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. At this point, so many firms have moved to Miami and Palm Beach, how much longer until Bloomberg News decides to move more reporters down to Florida to
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"True Blood" season 6 ends this weekend, and on Friday, Aug. 16, HBO released a sneak peek teasing what's coming up in the finale, episode 10, "Radioactive."
The last "True Blood" episode saw Bon Temps hold the funeral for the latest death in the town, Terry, and while Sookie (Anna Paquin) was saving her brother a seat, he never showed and Alcide (Joe Manganiello) was there to comfort her. So where was Jason (Ryan Kwanten)? He was a little busy at Vamp Camp as he and the vampires cleaned the place up, and he even held a gun to Sarah (Anna Camp) though he ultimately let her go.
In the "Radioactive" sneak peek to the left, the funeral is over, but Jason is still missing. Alcide knows Sookie is worried about him, and so he spends the entire clip trying to reassure her. "Some guys, you meet them, you just know they're going to be okay," he says. "Survivors. Jason's one of those guys." Sure, she used to know things like that, but so much has changed that she doesn't know anything anymore. As he keeps trying to put her at ease, she admits that he surprises her, something she's not exactly used to being who and what she is.
"True Blood" season 6 airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO. What do you think of this episode 10 "Radioactive" sneak peek?


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Why? Our plants are in high demand due to our reputation for delivering high quality products at competitive prices. We may have these in production or be able to source these for you, so please feel free to contact us and our fantastic team will respond to your enquiry. Alternatively, we have a world class plant finder tool that you can use to help find alternative options.
Adding colourful perennials to your garden such as Gaura ‘Sparkle White’ delivers a vast range of benefits:
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The season for Gaura in New Zealand is from late spring to autumn. However, the exact blooming may vary depending on the climate and the specific cultivar of Gaura. For example, Gaura 'So White' can last from late spring to late autumn. Other cultivars, such as Gaura 'Whirling Butterflies', typically has a shorter flowering.
The best place to plant Gaura is in a sunny spot with a well-drained soil. It will also tolerate some shade, but it will flower best in full sun. Gaura is tolerant of dry periods but will benefit from regular watering, especially during hot weather.
It is a good idea to cut back Gaura in late winter, before the new growth begins. This will help to maintain the shape and size of the plant and encourage new growth. To cut back Gaura, simply cut back the stems to about 15 cm above the ground.
There are a few things you can do to stop your Gaura from toppling over:
To care for a Gaura plants, here are a few tips:
Gaura "So White" typically grows to a height 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 metres) and about 2 feet (60 cm) wide.
Gaura are considered to be short-lived, typically living for 3-5 years before declining or disappearing completely.
Yes, pruning Gaura is generally recommended for better flowering and form, and to control their size. This is generally undertaken in late winter or early spring, but can also be done during summer and early autumn. Hard pruning involves cutting plants back to 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) above the ground.
Things to keep in mind:
Flopping is a common issue with certain Gaura varieties, especially tall ones. But, you have several options to keep your Gaura upright:
Pruning and other techniques:
Overwatering is indeed a major threat to Gaura plants, even though they are drought-tolerant by nature. Overwatering harms Gaura in the following ways:
Signs of overwatering in Gaura:
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The UK successfully chaired COP26, took a constructive role in COP 27 after the PM had initially declined to attend and has until now been a strong voice globally and in Europe for ambitious net zero polices.
Before Brexit, UK Ministers and MEPs often helped to outvote backsliding EU member states and get green policies passed. Tackling climate change is by definition a team effort. The UK used to be a leader in that team and we need to be again. That means close cooperation with the EU – but working with the EU still has less impact than working within it.
The UK government has talked about Brexit enabling it to overtake the EU in climate policy. Instead, there have been signs of it joining the backsliders. Jacob Rees-Mogg, until recently responsible for energy, extolled fossil fuel and decried ‘climate alarmism’, despite the fact that more than 80 per cent of the public is ‘somewhat or very concerned’ about climate change.
Thankfully, Rishi Sunak overturned Liz Truss’s proposal to authorise fracking. But many voices on the Conservative backbenches and some in the government continue to oppose the UK’s commitment to net zero by 2050. Very often, those who hold such views are also arch-Brexiteers: the negotiator of disastrous hard Brexit, Lord David Frost, who has even denied that there is a climate emergency, is a case in point.
Even if the UK did go further in the right direction than the EU, the effect would be limited as climate change does not stop at borders. Weaker policies in Europe or elsewhere would still damage the UK. The UK’s influence is diminished now it is acting alone, while the EU is a huge global player.
All in all, climate change policy is a classic example of how the Brexit mantra of taking back control is an illusion. Taking back full theoretical control of the nature of domestic climate legislation has little practical effect because only collective European action can be effective in an interconnected world dominated by huge jurisdictions: the US, China…and the EU.
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There are also fears that the government intends to water down other environmental legislation, in a desperate attempt to undercut EU competitors and to reach trade deals with far away countries. Some experts suggest the UK’s deal with Australia is already an example of this. EU membership provides safeguards against this kind of cynical short-termist policymaking.
Long-distance trade also has a far higher environmental cost than trade with our EU neighbours.
The government’s Retained EU Law Bill could lead to protections for wildlife, habitats and biodiversity being scrapped by UK Ministers without proper parliamentary scrutiny or simply falling out of the statute book as a result of reckless ‘sunset clauses’ scrapping EU-based laws en masse on a given date, without replacing them.
The government is also insisting that the UK will diverge from the EU’s global standard REACH scheme for chemical regulation. This presents risks both to the environment and to UK manufacturers’ capacity to export to the EU.
In general, the economic damage inflicted by Brexit is going to make it more difficult for UK governments to afford the upfront costs of prioritising environmentally friendly, renewable energy.
The current dumping of raw sewage around the UK’s coasts and in rivers is not a direct result of Brexit. Indeed, a number of EU countries – for example Poland in February 2022 and Spain in April 2022 - have been referred to the European Court of Justice over similar behaviour in recent years. The court ruled against the UK in 2017.
However, Brexit will make it more difficult to put this right, in three ways:
- Brexit means the UK is no longer bound by EU environmental regulations – though the Brexit deal continues to place some obligations on the UK - and has removed the ‘stick’ of the kind legal action by the EU mentioned above;
- The UK is less wealthy, making it more difficult to fund investment in our water system;
- Brexit has created supply chain problems and raised import costs, including for sewage treatment materials – this was a major factor in sewage dumping earlier in 2022, though more recent dumping has been caused by the infrastructure’s inability to deal with sudden heavy rainfall after a period of drought, long before the sewage reaches treatment plants.
The UK – with many other Member States – was also referred to the Court over air pollution levels. As with sewage, the UK is now no longer subject to EU sanctions, which have proved to be a deterrent – albeit only partially effective – to persistent offending.

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The January 6 committee offered new details on Tuesday about a meeting at the White House that involved several Republican members of Congress ahead of the meeting of the Joint Session of Congress to certify the 2020 presidential election.
According to Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida, a member of the committee, the December 21 meeting was part of an effort to “disseminate his false claims and to encourage members of the public to fight the outcome on January 6.”
Vice President Mike Pence, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and Rudy Giuliani were all in attendance at the meeting, along with President Donald Trump.
At the meeting, the members discussed election theories pushed by Trump personal lawyer John Eastman, who believed that Pence was able to singlehandedly rejected slates of electors in his role presiding over the joint session.
In reality, Pence’s role was simply to count the votes. On Tuesday, the committee aired footage of Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone declining to contradict the idea that Eastman’s theory was “nutty.”
Cipollone tried to attend the meeting himself, but was apparently turned away.
Here are the ten House Republicans who were at the meeting, according to the White House visitor logs:
- Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama
- Rep. Brian Babin of Texas
- Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona
- Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida
- Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas
- Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona
- Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland
- Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia
- Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio
- Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania
- Rep-elect Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia
The committee previously revealed a number of Republicans who sought pardons from Trump in the final days of his administration. Six of the attendees of the December 21, 2020 meeting — including Reps. Biggs, Brooks, Gaetz, Gohmert, Greene, and Perry — sought pardons.


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Most major indicators portend
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Lastly, as FASB takes on additional projects that also portend
radical changes, consideration needs to be given to the resource constraints already being felt by many companies, particularly small and medium-sized ones.
This should theoretically portend
an era of peace and freedom in that country.
The concept of homeostatic capacity has been around for decades, but there are few hard data on which indicators of homeostatic capacity are most important, what indicator levels portend
a body's impending collapse, or what effects that outside stressors, such as pollutants or pronounced temperature swings, might have on individuals with reduced homeostatic capacity.
In this issue, our cover story looks at CEOs in danger--and the warning signs that portend
The increasing federal regulations, particularly in the area of air toxics, portend
rough times for cupola operators in meeting compliance with air toxic provisions," he said.
The political events in Eastern Europe coupled with the market unification of the remainder of Europe scheduled for 1992 already portend
significant changes will take place.
and other developments favoring plaintiffs could portend
more proplaintiff decisions and settlements, as well as an increase in future welding fume lawsuits.
There are ominous signs that the earth's weather patterns have begun to change dramatically and that these changes may portend
a drastic decline in food production--with serious political implications for just about every nation on earth.
Nijinsky choreographed two legendary works that changed the face of ballet--L'Apres-midi d'un faune (1912), a youthful reverie in the style of a Greek vase that ended with a controversial masturbatory gesture, and Le Sacre du printemps (1913), a pre-Slavic fertility ritual set to the pounding, barbaric rhythms of Igor Stravinsky's famous score that seemed to portend
the collapse of civilization itself.
Even if the national economy were to recover more vigorously than current data portend
, the industrial sector is likely to lag the macro-economy by a wide margin.
The comet also has a far more mercurial nature, which may portend
the expulsion of larger amounts of dust.
For example, some cases may portend
shifts in the corporate makeup of foreign companies and allow U.
Davis figures the odds this year are for a good snow season, with support from a skiing tradition: Pine cones littering the forest floor in fall portend
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Aeroelastic Tailoring of a Civil Tiltrotor Configuration
Mavris, Dimitri N.
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Progress in establishing an analysis package and design/optimization framework for preliminary design of a civil tiltrotor aircraft is reported. Updates to the sizing/performance program VASCOMP and Equivalent LAminated Plate Solution ELAPS are described. Correlation of this updated ELAPS (now including shear panels) and a state-space unsteady aerodynamic analysis, PWAKE, with reference results from the Automated STRuctural Optimization System, ASTROS, is shown. A generic UNIX-based, flexible executive system for multidisciplinary design/ optimization tasks is presented. The framework features a central data base, provisions for parallel analysis execution on different host computers connected to the same file server, local sensitivity calculation using finite differencing, global sensitivity calculation using the Global Sensitivity Equation (GSE), and a utility allowing different levels of user control. A simple sample case demonstrates proper framework operation and practical advantages in accuracy in the GSE approach versus global finite differencing.


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Have a “Food-Safe” Holiday Season!
Tips from Consumer Federation of America
Washington D.C. (December 18, 2012) -- Consumer Federation of America today offered tips to consumers to have a “food-safe” holiday season this year. Food, especially raw foods, can be contaminated with deadly foodborne pathogens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year 48 million Americans (1 in 6) are sickened by contaminated food, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. Children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are at particular risk of becoming sick from foodborne pathogens.
“Consumers can take steps in the kitchen to help reduce their risk of foodborne illness,” said Chris Waldrop, director of the Food Policy Institute at Consumer Federation of America. “These steps are important when preparing meals for family and friends not just during the holidays, but anytime during the year. Consumers should follow these four important safe food handling steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill.”
- Wash hands and surfaces often.
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets.
- Wash cutting boards, utensils and countertops before and after preparing each food item.
- Bacteria can be easily spread throughout the kitchen by cross-contamination. Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from ready-to-eat foods and be sure to wash all surfaces, utensils and cutting boards.
- Use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate cutting board for raw meat, poultry and seafood.
- Do not place cooked food on an unwashed plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs.
- Cooking food to the proper internal temperature can kill harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. Use a food thermometer to be sure that food is cooked to a safe internal temperature, especially for meat, poultry and egg dishes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a chart of safe cooking temperature here.
- Cook beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, as measured by a food thermometer. For safety and quality, allow the meat to rest for at least three minutes before serving.
- Cook ground beef, pork, lamb and veal to an internal temperature of 160°F as measured by a food thermometer.
- Cook poultry to an internal temperature of 165°F as measured by a food thermometer.
- Heat leftovers thoroughly to 165°F; soups, sauces and gravy should be brought to a boil when reheating.
- Refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs and other perishable items promptly to slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Maintain a constant refrigerator temperature of 40°F or below and a freezer temperature of 0°F or below.
- Do not let raw meat, poultry, eggs, cooked food or fresh cut fruits or vegetables sit at room temperature for more than two hours before putting them in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Do not defrost foods at room temperature. Instead, defrost foods in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave.
- Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in shallow containers. Wrap and cover leftovers and consume within 3-4 days. When in doubt, throw it out!
In addition to these steps, consumers should take care when shopping for food in the grocery store.
- Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from fruit, vegetables, and other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator.
- Check that fresh cut fruits and vegetables, like packaged salads and precut melons, are refrigerated at the store before buying. Do not buy fresh-cut items that are not refrigerated.
- Buy cold foods last. Plan to drive directly home from the grocery store. Refrigerate foods promptly after arriving home.
- Avoid canned foods that are dented, leaking, bulging or rusted. These are warning signs that dangerous bacteria may be growing in the can.
Chris Waldrop, 202-797-8551
Consumer Federation of America is an association of nearly 300 non-profit consumer organizations that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, education and advocacy.

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Few business growth stories better illustrate the pace of change in the UK’s legal landscape than the meteoric rise of a Newcastle legal firm which specialises in motor accident management services and road traffic accident claims.
Based in a former Newcastle supermarket, Winn Group has grown from zero in 2002 to a £40m-a-year turnover business. A 300 per cent increase in profit since 2008 has made it one of the UK’s star performers in profit per equity partner. Last year it paid Jeff Winn, its founder, around £10m pre-tax, most of which he reinvested.
Winn Group expects to be a beneficiary of the consolidation in the accident management outsourcing market, with the government fixing recoverable costs for low-value claims at £500, reduced from £1,200.
Mr Winn’s confidence about further expansion, based on its low-cost model, is shared by JZ International, a private investment company, and Souter Investments, the private investment office of Sir Brian Souter, founder of Stagecoach, the transport company. Together, they earlier this month bought a 60 per cent stake in Winn Group.
The deal, which values the business at about £80m, was made possible by last year’s easing of legal services regulations, allowing firms to seek external, non-lawyer, funding.
Winn Group comprises Winn Solicitors, specialising in personal injury claims, On Hire, a credit hire and repair facility, and On Medical, a medico-legal agency. The business, which employs 290 staff, owes its origin to Mr Winn’s frustration at the losses he experienced when, in 2002, a motorist ran into the back of his Jaguar.
The group, of which he is managing director, has directors, not partners, a structure which has permitted reinvestment at corporate, rather than personal tax, rates. The traditional system of partners is destructive, he says, disincentivising reinvestment in the business.
Those legal firms which take up the new opportunity of outside investment will expand faster, he believes. “That means others shrinking,” he predicts. “It’s going to be a rapidly changing landscape.”


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Report: Mayor’s aide received cut of nonprofit’s contracts with city
When the nonprofit founded by a former staffer for Austin Mayor Steve Adler won a contract with the city, the aide received a cut, according to an independent investigation. Documents show the aide was paid $37,110 by the nonprofit over the first two years he worked for Adler.
Frank Rodriguez served as executive director of the nonprofit Latino HealthCare Forum from 2011 until 2015, when he went to work as an aide to Adler. The city began investigating Rodriguez’s ties to the nonprofit in early 2017, two months after the American-Statesman began its own seven-month review. The Statesman found that Latino HealthCare Forum reaped more than $1 million in contracts from programs Rodriguez helped create.
Jason Hadavi, Austin’s deputy city auditor, filed a 723-page ethics complaint against Rodriguez based on the city-requested investigation. The complaint, which alleges Rodriguez violated at least five different areas of city code, will go to the Ethics Review Commission, which has the ability only to issue a sanction.
Investigators with HSSK, an independent group Austin hired to handle the inquiry, obtained Rodriguez’s tax records and payment records from the nonprofit that show Latino HealthCare Forum paid him $37,110 over the first two years he worked for Adler. At least a portion of those payments appear to be a fixed 10 percent of the amounts awarded to Latino HealthCare Forum in contracts.
For example, after the nonprofit received a $25,000 contract involving St. David’s Foundation, it cut a $2,500 check to Rodriguez with “10% St. David’s” written in the memo line. After the city granted $75,000 related to the Restore Rundberg program, Rodriguez received a $7,500 check with the memo line “Rundberg.”
Rodriguez said the payments for working on Rundberg and other projects were payments for work he did before he started working in Adler’s office. The later payments were for consulting work he did for Latino HealthCare Forum, but he said he kept that consulting separate from his city work.
His job at the mayor’s office involved helping nonprofits, he said. He disputed the investigation’s findings that he did not disclose payments from Latino HealthCare Forum.
“I feel like everybody knew about it,” he said.
Adler said Thursday he did not know about the payments. The mayor added that he hadn’t read the results of the investigation yet and therefore wouldn’t weigh in on whether the payments were appropriate.
“I didn’t know that he was being paid by them while he was in the office,” Adler said. “I don’t know what he was being paid for. Without learning more, I can’t make an assumption about that.”
Buck Wood, a longtime ethics attorney, told the Statesman last year that Rodriguez’s efforts on behalf of a nonprofit linked to his wife could be a conflict of interest. Wood didn’t know then that Rodriguez was consulting for the nonprofit, too.
“The fact that he got paid is a different ballgame altogether,” Wood said Thursday. “That’s like a state rep. being on the payroll of a company he’s introducing bills for. … It shouldn’t have happened, that’s for darn sure.”
HSSK also found that Rodriguez used his position in Adler’s office to help Latino HealthCare Forum land city contracts over other nonprofits competing for the same funding. Rodriguez sent emails to Adler and others promoting the nonprofit and, in one case, drafted a proposal directly for Latino HealthCare Forum and instructed it to send the proposal to city staffers and the mayor.
Adler said that wasn’t possible.
“No one in my office awards contracts … so he didn’t have a position to influence the awarding of contracts,” the mayor said. “I knew that he was advocating for lots of organizations, for policy, but I don’t recall him doing any policy work in my office tied to any particular organization.”
HSSK investigators disagreed.
“Mr. Rodriguez was actively involved in helping to secure the renewal of existing contracts between the LHCF and the City of Austin, as well as assisting to generate new funding opportunities for the LHCF through the City of Austin,” investigators wrote.
In a 2015 email to Adler, Rodriguez objected to Austin Public Health telling Latino HealthCare Forum it had to go through a competitive bid process for a contract to help with Affordable Care Act enrollment. Rodriguez said he had an “understanding” with the previous health director that the charity’s previous $200,000 contracted payment to Latino HealthCare Forum would continue for multiple years.
Funding to the Latino HealthCare Forum continued during Rodriguez’s tenure on Adler’s staff, even as Austin Public Health employees discovered the payments to him and raised performance-related concerns about the group’s Affordable Care Act enrollment, the investigation found.
Key emails disappeared from Rodriguez’s city email account ahead of the investigation, HSSK found.
“It appears that Mr. Rodriguez deleted these emails from his City of Austin email account, as well as potentially others after the emails were provided to Statesman pursuant to the PIRs (public information requests) and prior to our information requests associated with our independent investigation,” HSSK wrote.
Rodriguez also used city time and resources for his Latino HealthCare Forum work, the investigation found.
In March of 2017, after the Statesman submitted public information requests related to Rodriguez and the Latino HealthCare Forum, Austin city attorneys prepared a confidential memo about applicable conflict of interest provisions, HSSK said. But it focused primarily on conflict of interest concerns related to Rodriguez’s wife, Linda Smith, Latino HealthCare Forum’s chief administrative officer. It did not appear that the attorneys knew the group had continued paying Rodriguez.
HSSK investigators stated that Rodriguez filed a 2017 conflict disclosure statement “out of an abundance of caution … because a family member receives taxable income from this city vendor,” but he did not disclose his own income the year before from the group.
This story has been updated with comments from Rodriguez and to correct the reference to St. David’s Foundation.
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“Stand on your Art!” This was not a common phrase until this week at JL Mann. Art and religion have coexisted since the Middle Ages. Paintings such as Raphael’s angels from his Sistine Madonna, Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper are cultural icons of our society. Popes, presidents, kings, and the common man supported the arts for many centuries.
Fast forward to 2008 and the support between artists and the public is being challenged. JL Mann’s Timeline Project has been in production for over four years since 2004. The idea stemmed from a timeline walk in Doncaster, England, discovered by Coach Cook and Mr. Garner on one of their many Study Abroad trips. The timeline walk was a showcase of the town’s history and culture embedded in its downtown sidewalks. Having seen the timeline in Doncaster, Coach Cook and Mr. Garner decided to bring home this idea as a way to commemorate the old JL Mann at the new JL Mann.
In the early stages of the project, students, teachers, parents, and the Mann community picked out both local and global historical events to be put on stones that were to be placed on the walkway of the New Mann. As they were being finished these timeline stones were displayed in the Old Mann Media Center so that people could see them before they were moved and placed at the new school. They were also displayed on the school website and still are. At that time people could decide which stones to keep and which stones to take off the Timeline Project, or which stones might need to be modified or redone. The plan was that once the tiles were in the walkway, the project would be “set in stone.”
After the dedication of the new school, a few concerned parents had issues with the new walkway, even though over the previous four years they had a chance to speak their minds before all of the tiles were laid down yet said nothing. They indicated that it was against their religion to step on symbols that they felt represented their beliefs. So four years ago, could they not have spoken up about the Timeline Project before it was completed? This is absolutely disgraceful. The parents, students, teachers, and community have had four years to speak up about the stones that they did not want placed on the Timeline if they felt it disrespected their religions before these stones were cemented in place. Flyers were sent home throughout the last four years and there were numerous email newsletters informing parents and the community about the project. And yet, no responses until now.
Members of this community, parents, students, and teachers have spent long dedicated hours, weeks, months, school breaks, and summers – over the years working on this endearing project. If anyone has a problem with it at this point, it is too late. Everyone had four years to speak their mind about the project content and designs. If you did not, then it is your problem for not doing so. The Art Club among others has done an excellent job in trying new, innovative and interesting ways to showcase our school, its history, and its artistic talents. It would be unfortunate if this time around their efforts have gone to waste; removing the stones would leave a dark patch on our school’s character and strong foundations. We should not, in any way, succumb to this bullying. It gets no one anywhere.
Keep the stones of history in place for future generations of students at Mann. People will want to walk on that Timeline a hundred years from now knowing that we did the right thing by keeping them in place. If we tear them all out, what would be left of this long painstaking project? Absolutely nothing and a lost vision of the New JL Mann and what it stands for. Let us be proud of our school and what it has accomplished through this Timeline. There is talk about taking out a few particular stones. It’s a shame to come to this, but there could be some compromise; if we have to take out one or two stones, OK. But not every single stone. One or two is fine; 136 are too many. A good stone to replace a lost theme should be on Spirit Week because that is one event that binds us together as a school and community.
So “Stand on your Art,” Mann, and believe in what you stand for. Hard work and dedication should be rewarded. As it was in the past for the great artists to showcase their ideas in their own ways, Mann is doing its own way of showing our history in the most innovative and enlightening way that it can.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JL Mann Walking Path Flops With Some ParentsBy Ron Barnett • STAFF WRITER • April 22, 2008
Responding to complaints from parents, the principal of J.L. Mann High School has decided to rip 136 stepping stones from a brick walkway in front of the new school because some of the stones depict symbols that are sacred to some members of the community.
And stepping on somebody’s sacred symbols can be offensive, said Principal Susan Hughes, who is seeking a compromise to move the artwork and display it.
The stones, part of a Timeline Walk, were designed and crafted by students to cover historic events ranging in seriousness from the publication of the first Batman comic book in 1939 to the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima in 1945.
But the Walk of History, as the display is also called, also includes religious symbols tied to events in history -- a Muslim mosque and crescent, a Bible, a Star of David.
And political symbols that are held in reverence by many, in particular the American flag.
"Certainly we did not want to offend anyone but wanted to display the artistic talents of our students," Hughes said.
Other parents have taken to the defense of the artwork, which was done as part of a four-year project to raise money to commission a life-sized bronze statue of the school’s mascot, the Patriot, she said.
Hughes is trying to find a compromise.
"We wanted to work out a solution that would balance those concerns while retaining the students’ creative expressions of historical events," she said. It’s not the symbols themselves that have been objected to, but the fact that they were being walked on, she said.
She is working with district officials to come up with a way to move the artwork and display it in such a way that it can’t be stepped on.
Students tromped along the walkway Monday afternoon on their way into the building, mostly without taking notice of the stones.
"I can see where people are coming from when they get offended, like the Islam or something about stepping on the symbol," said Abbie Holliday, a senior at the school. "I didn’t think anything was wrong with it, but I can see where it offends some people."
The walkway starts at 2800 BC with Stonehenge and proceeds through world, American and local history -- which by nature is riddled with controversy.
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After school, you, L. Joe, and the rest of Teen Top left together.
“Man, this is the first time in a while that we stayed the whole day!” Ricky stretched.
“Because of someone.” Chunji glanced back at love-sick L. Joe whose attention was all on you. His fingers were laced through yours and he pressed the back of your hand against his cheek. You smiled and L. Joe smiled back.
“Uh-oh. Incoming.” Changjo said. L. Joe looked up and his smile disappeared. Quickly, he pushed you into the narrow alley between 2 buildings. “Well, look who it is. Teen Top!” Infinite snickered. “Here to get your asses whooped again?” Ricky sneered.
“You maknae stay out!” Woohyun sneered.
“Where is your maknae?” CAP asked. Infinite glared at him. “Aww. Still in the hospital after what L. Joe did to him?” Teen Top cracked up.
SungGyu went up to L. Joe and glared deadly at him, “You better watch out. I might get your maknae.”
L. Joe smirked, grabbed Ricky by the back of his sweater, and held him out to SungGyu like bait, “Go ahead. But just so you know he eats an awful lot and will sleep with all your whores.” Ricky grinned and gave him a wink, “I charm the ladies.”
“ARGH!” Infinite was frustrated how they could never put L. Joe on the edge of his seat. “Just watch. One day, we’ll take someone precious away from you so you know what it feels like. We’ll make you get on your knees andbeg.” SungGyu sneered.
“You do that.” L. Joe smirked.
Infinite passed by with horrid glares that didn’t bother Teen Top one bit. When they were out of sight, L. Joe let out a silent sigh of relief *Good thing they didn’t see ~~~~~.* He held out his hand, “Baby, you can come out now.” You stepped out of the shadows and he took your hand.
“Won’t they know about her sooner or later?” Chunji asked.
“They’ll know I have a girlfriend. They’ll know her name is ~~~~~. But they won’t know what she looks like. I’ll meet you all at CAP’s house. Let me take her home first.” L. Joe led you home. “I won’t be able to come over tonight.”
“Where are you going?” You asked, concerned.
“The usual. Hang out with the guys.” He gave you a small smile.
You trusted him, “Just don’t get hurt, okay?”
L. Joe smiled and squeezed your hand, “Let’s go on a date tomorrow.”
“A date?” Your eyes flickered in surprise.
He nodded, “We didn’t go on one for a long time.”
“Okay.” You said.
“I’ll meet you where I asked you to be my girlfriend.” L. Joe smiled.
You chuckled and nodded, “Okay.”
L. Joe stepped back one at a time. He was reluctant to let you go. “I’ll miss you.” He said.
“You’ll see me tomorrow.” You said.
“Tomorrow?” L. Joe asked.
You nodded, “Tomorrow.”
L. Joe smiled, “Can’t wait. Bye, baby.” He let go of your hand.
“Bye.” You waved.
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I’ve been privileged to witness the incredible evolution of the giffoni georgia film festival over the years.
From its humble origins as a small local event, this festival has grown into a cinematic powerhouse that showcases some of the most notable films and filmmakers from around the world.
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Over the years, the Giffoni Georgia Film Festival has made significant strides in promoting cinematic excellence and nurturing the passion for cinema among youngsters.
In this article, we’ll explore the festival’s fascinating journey and discuss its future prospects.
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The Origins of Giffoni Georgia Film Festival
The Origins of Giffoni Georgia Film Festival can be traced back to its inception in 2014. As a film enthusiast, I was intrigued by the idea of creating a platform that celebrates the art of cinema and provides opportunities for young filmmakers to showcase their work.
The history of this festival is rich with passion and dedication from the organizers who believed in its potential. From humble beginnings, it has grown into a renowned event that attracts filmmakers from all over the world.
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Growth and Expansion of the Festival
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Notable Films and Filmmakers at Giffoni Georgia
Take a moment to explore some of the remarkable films and talented filmmakers showcased at Giffoni Georgia Film Festival. This annual event brings together a diverse range of notable films from around the world, captivating audiences with their compelling stories and exceptional craftsmanship. One such film that left a lasting impression on me was “The Last Tree,” directed by Shola Amoo. This thought-provoking coming-of-age story explores identity, race, and belonging in a deeply moving way. Another standout film was “Honeyland,” directed by Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov, which depicts the delicate balance between humans and nature through an intimate portrayal of a beekeeper’s life. These celebrated filmmakers have crafted works that not only entertain but also challenge our perceptions and ignite meaningful discussions. At Giffoni Georgia, you can expect nothing less than extraordinary cinema that leaves an indelible mark on your soul.
|The Last Tree||Shola Amoo|
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Impact and Influence of Giffoni Georgia Film Festival
Immerse yourself in the world of cinema and discover the profound impact and influence of Giffoni Georgia Film Festival. This festival goes beyond showcasing films; it serves as a platform for cultural exchange through film, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
Through its diverse selection of films from around the world, Giffoni Georgia promotes dialogue and understanding among different cultures, fostering a sense of global unity. By inviting renowned filmmakers to share their experiences and insights, this festival provides aspiring young filmmakers with invaluable knowledge and inspiration.
Giffoni Georgia Film Festival has become an important event in the film industry, attracting talented individuals who are passionate about storytelling through film. It has created a space where creativity can flourish and ideas can be exchanged freely. The impact that this festival has on both filmmakers and audiences is undeniable, shaping the future of cinema by nurturing new talent and encouraging innovative storytelling techniques.
As we look towards future prospects and exciting developments for the festival, we can anticipate even greater opportunities for cultural exchange, collaboration between emerging talents, and groundbreaking cinematic experiences.
Future Prospects and Exciting Developments for the Festival
Looking ahead, there’s a lot to anticipate in terms of future prospects and exciting developments for the festival. Giffoni Georgia Film Festival is continuously striving to expand its reach and establish itself as a leading platform for young filmmakers from around the world. One of the key areas of focus is future collaborations with renowned film festivals and organizations, aiming to bring together diverse perspectives and create opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. This will not only enhance the festival’s international recognition but also provide an enriching experience for both participants and audiences alike. Additionally, efforts are being made to further promote emerging talents through workshops, masterclasses, and networking events. The following table highlights some of the upcoming developments that will shape the future of Giffoni Georgia Film Festival:
|Future Developments||Description||Expected Impact|
|Collaboration with Cannes Film Festival||Joint screenings, talent spotlights, and industry discussions||Increased exposure on a global scale|
|Launch of Giffoni Youth Jury Program||Engaging young film enthusiasts in jury activities||Fostering critical thinking skills|
|Expansion into other cities||Taking the festival beyond Tbilisi||Reaching wider audiences|
|Introduction of Virtual Reality Showcase||Showcasing immersive storytelling experiences||Embracing technological advancements|
These exciting developments promise a bright future for Giffoni Georgia Film Festival, ensuring its growth as an influential platform while providing unforgettable experiences for all involved.
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In conclusion, the Giffoni Georgia Film Festival has come a long way since its humble beginnings. From a small film festival to an internationally recognized event, it has grown and expanded in both size and prestige.
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DRUGS FOR AIDS can now be tested in mice with a human immune system.
The mice, known as SCID-hu mice – for ‘severe combined immune deficiency
human tissue’ – were developed more than a year ago by genetic engineers
in California (‘A mouse with a human immune system’, New Scientist, 14 January
1989). Now, researchers are using them as living laboratories in which to
study how AIDS affects the human immune system and to test drugs against
The development is important because HIV is very choosy about which
organisms it will infect. Only chimpanzees provide a reasonable animal model
for the human disease, and they are rare and expensive. The lack of a laboratory
model for the human immune system up until now has been a tremendous hindrance
to AIDS researchers.
Joseph McCune, of SyStemix, a biotechnology company in California, set
out to ‘build’ a mouse that could be infected with HIV. Mice normally shrug
off the virus. To create this more vulnerable mouse, McCune, who was formerly
at Stanford University, took a strain of mice that is genetically devoid
of any immune defences. He developed a way of implanting various elements
of the human immune system into them – tissue from the thymus, lymph node,
fetal liver, and so on.
To test the new immune system, McCune and his colleagues chose a very
simple experiment: they implanted 1 cubic millimetre of intact tissue from
the human thymus just under the skin of each SCID-hu mouse. They then injected
a dose of HIV directly into the thymus implant, to see if an infection could
be established in the human tissue. They found that all of the 40 animals
they tested were indeed infected.
The next step was to inject a dose of HIV into the mice after treating
them with zidovudine, formerly known as AZT, the only drug that is licensed
for the treatment of AIDS in humans. The team at SyStemix found that zidovudine
suppressed the production of viruses in all 17 of the animals they tested.
They also found that when treatment with zidovudine is stopped, viral production
takes off. This is precisely what happens in humans (Science, vol 247, p
The aim of McCune and his colleagues was to establish a system that
was better than today’s most economical method of screening potential drugs
against HIV. The method involves culturing certain human immune cells in
a test tube, particularly T cells.
McCune and his colleagues were able to achieve their aim with the SCID-hu
mice, because thymus tissue produces T cells. Furthermore, the immune system
of SCID-hu mice is more realistic physiologically for HIV infection than
the cell culture. This is because the implant is a piece of intact thymus
The challenge facing the team at SyStemix is to repeat the experiments,
this time with tissue from the human lymph node. This is much more tricky
to work with. But it is potentially more important, because such tissue
generates a greater range of immune cells than thymus tissue can, including
B cells which produce antibodies. A SCID-hu mouse implanted with human lymph
node would, therefore, be a better model of the human body.
So far, the SyStemix team has established SCID-hu mice with implants
of lymph node. Their experiments on HIV infection are still in progress.
They are particularly interested in seeing whether the mice produce antibodies
against HIV, because the production of antibodies is a natural component
of the human response to infection with HIV.
SCID-hu mice cannot be a complete model for the spread of HIV in humans
because only the human cells in the animals’ bodies become infected with
the virus. But the mice seem likely to offer the promise of insights into
some aspects of the disease – and at a price researchers can afford. At
the very least, they provide a means by which potential AIDS drugs can be
screened for antiviral effect, before they are taken to the next step.


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Ariana Grande may well not have ever satisfied her partner-to-be’s late father, but she’s keeping his memory alive.
About the weekend, Pete Davidson shared a image that appears to be a close-up shot of Grande donning a necklace that resembles his father’s firefighter badge. The Saturday Night Live actor’s father was component of the FDNY and died throughout the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.
Davidson did not caption the shot other than with a collection of emojis: “💫🌌🌃⚡💍☁🖤🗝”
This isn’t the very first time the pop star has remembered Davidson’s father in a exclusive way. E! News noticed that Grande was sporting some new ink on her foot: 8418 — the badge selection of Scott Davidson. (Her fiance also has the amount tattooed on his arm.)


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From the reservoir to the gurgling noise and the quick heating up of everything, making coffee is a fantastic process. Yet, many people don’t think much about what happens inside their coffee machine each time they switch it on. Let’s explore the world of these machines and discover how coffee makers work!
- How a Coffee Maker Works [With Diagram]
- Overview of Coffee Makers
- Parts of a Coffee Maker
- The Brewing Process
- Coffee Maker Technical Issues
- How to Maintain Your Drip Coffee Maker
- Related Questions
How a Coffee Maker Works [With Diagram]
Brewing coffee with a drip coffee machine is a straightforward process that yields a great cup of coffee. It involves adding water to the machine, grinding coffee beans, and allowing the hot water to drip over the grinds to extract the flavor.
Overview of Coffee Makers
Coffee makers can be categorized into two main types:
Manual coffee makers require the user to grind the beans and fill the pot with hot water. They are typically cheaper than automatic java coffee makers and require more effort and time to operate.
Automatic coffee makers are the most popular type of coffee machine. They are the most convenient type of coffee maker as they normally require the least effort. They typically have various features, such as a timer, adjustable water temperature and strength settings, and a programmable coffee brew time.
Parts of a Coffee Maker
A typical coffee machine consists of four main components:
- A water reservoir
- Heating element
- A brewing chamber
The water reservoir is the main source of water for the brewer. Here is where you add cold water for the desired strength of coffee. The reservoir is usually made of plastic or metal and is connected to the heating element.
The heating element heats the water inside the reservoir. The most commonly used heating elements are electric elements, which can range in power from 500 to 1500 watts. Some models may also use gas or steam to heat the water.
The filter is where the coffee grounds are placed. The filter is usually made of paper, metal, or cloth, which helps strain the coffee grounds and extract the flavor. Some models may also use a permanent filter.
The Brewing Process
Brewing coffee with perfect flavor and aroma requires precision, attention to detail, and patience. You must carefully consider each process step to ensure the optimum taste.
- The initial step of the brewing process requires filling the water reservoir with the necessary amount of water. The amount of water can vary depending on the machine’s size and the coffee you want to make.
- Once the water reservoir is filled, insert a filler into the filter basket. This will change depending on the type of machine that you have.
- The desired amount of ground coffee is then measured and added to the filter in the filter basket. The amount of ground coffee used will depend on how much coffee you want.
- After all these steps, turn the coffee maker on. This will start the brewing cycle.
The first step in the brewing cycle is pre-infusion. Pre-infusion is when the hot water from the heating element is allowed to mix with the coffee grounds. This mixing helps to saturate the grounds even and ensures a more consistent flavor extraction.
The heating element warms the water in the reservoir to a temperature ranging from 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature is essential to ensure the perfect extraction of flavor from the coffee grounds.
The final step in the brewing cycle is extraction. The hot water is forced through the filter and over the coffee ground during extraction, extracting the flavor and aromas. The process usually takes around 5 minutes, depending on the strength of the coffee desired.
Remove the carafe or filter basket and pour the coffee into cups. It’s so satisfying to watch the brewed coffee fill the carafe and smell the aroma filling the room. I love it!
Coffee Maker Technical Issues
Having your drip coffee maker in top condition is essential for brewing your coffee. However, what if your drip coffee device is acting up? Here are some technical problems you could encounter when your device breaks.
Clogged Coffee Filter
Coffee filters can become clogged over time with coffee grounds. This clogging can make it difficult for water to pass through. The result is a weak, under-extracted cup of coffee.
To avoid this, clean and replace the filter basket often and use fresh coffee grounds.
Leaky Water Reservoir
If your water tank is leaking, there’s a good chance it’s time to invest in a new machine. The leaked coffee and water can spread to other parts of the machine and cause more harm.
Inconsistent Brewing Temperature
If the heating element is not performing as it should, it can produce too hot or cold brew. For consistent brewing temperature, clean the machine often. Also, see to it that the heating element is functioning well.
The Coffee Is Too Weak or Too Strong
Weak or too strong coffee could be problematic with your machine’s filter basket. This problem should be manageable for you.
Fix this issue by adjusting the amount of grounds and water in the basket until you get the desired taste. If this doesn’t work, use filtered water instead of tap water to brew your next pot of coffee.
How to Maintain Your Drip Coffee Maker
Brewing coffee with a drip coffee maker is simple; you can start immediately without prior experience.
- Descaling coffee makers, like Braun coffee machine often will keep your coffee tasting at its best. (A study suggests you descale your coffee maker every three to six months, depending on usage.)
- It is also important to regularly clean the coffee maker itself. Cleaning includes wiping the exterior and cleaning out any leftover coffee grounds in the filter.
- Refrain from filling the water reservoir, which can lead to a bad-tasting cup of coffee.
- Use the appropriate filter for your machine. The wrong filter can lead to clogging and other issues.
- Empty the carafe often to prevent residue from building up and affecting the taste of future cups of coffee.
- Ensure you read and follow your machine’s instructions to use it correctly.
Does the Type of Coffee Maker Make a Difference?
The type of brewer you use can make a difference in the coffee flavor. Different types of coffee makers use different brewing methods. This can affect the flavor of the final product. For example, an excellent French press coffee maker will produce a robust, full-bodied coffee cup. A drip machine will produce a lighter-tasting cup.
How Are a Coffee Percolator and a Drip Coffee Machine Different?
A coffee percolator cycles the boiling brew through the grounds. This process produces a strong, full-bodied coffee. A drip coffee machine drips hot water over the coffee grounds and passes it through a paper filter. What you get is a mild and consistent cup of coffee.
Now that you know how a coffee maker works, it’s time to brew great coffee. All it takes is adding water, grinding the beans, and allowing the hot water to drip over the grinds. Familiarizing yourself with the components and maintaining your machine often is essential.


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