What's New . . .
On Monday, March 19, the halfway mark for the 140-day Regular Session of the Texas Legislature passed. On the bill filing deadline (the 60th day, March 9 this session), the count for bills filed was 4,154 House bills and joint resolutions and 2,025 Senate bills and joint resolutions. When the Session concludes on May 28, I expect just over 1,000 of these bills to be actually passed by both chambers and on the Governor's desk for review. Following is a list of bills/topics that are covered in the update:
- HB 2061, publicly available documents and social security numbers
- Texas Youth Commission
- HPV vaccine mandate
- Checks and balances between legislative and executive branches
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Electric deregulation and TXU
- Air Quality
- State Water Plan
- Record Votes
- SB 378, "Castle Doctrine"
- HB 8, "Jessica's Law"
- SB1031, TAKS test vs. end-of-course exams
- HB 1, Budget
- Transportation and Homeland Security
(1) The first bill of the Legislature to be passed and signed into law by the Governor was HB 2061. HB 2061 addresses the common practice of County Clerks using Social Security numbers (SSN) for purposes of identification in documents publicly available on the Internet. An opinion issued on February 21, 2007, by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott required county and district clerks to redact (strike out) Social Security numbers from documents filed in their offices that are available to the public via the Internet. The opinion further provides that releasing such documents may subject the clerk to criminal liabilities under state law. Clerks across the state reacted to this opinion by limiting or denying access to their records, including Internet records, because they stated that they do not have the employees, funding, or technology to review the numerous documents in their possession in order to redact every SSN in the documents they have filed.
As a result, businesses like insurance and realty were unable to conduct business. HB 2061, which went into effect on March 28, 2007, provides that a county or district clerk is not liable for the disclosure of a SSN contained in a document filed with the county or district clerk. It requires, upon written request of an individual, the redaction, from documents specified by the individual, of all but the last four numbers of a SSN unless another law requires the full SSN to be maintained on the document. While not perfect, HB 2061 provides a solution that protects citizens' identities with consideration for the limited employee resources of county and district clerk offices.(2)
The recent allegations of sexual abuse at numerous Texas Youth Commission facilities have been some of the most disturbing since I have been a member of the Legislature. Over the course of this past month, the scope of allegations widened. What was at first thought to be an isolated incident has been found to encompass numerous facilities. As the Legislature and Governor became aware of growing allegations, numerous steps have been taken to address the situation: the management at the agency has been replaced, the governing board has resigned, and numerous employees have either been fired or resigned. While this Email Update was being written, the Governor placed TYC into conservatorship and appointed Jay Kimbrough conservator of the agency. As conservator, Mr. Kimbrough will have total authority over all aspects of the agency
. I commend the Governor on taking this important step.
As a legislator, I must question every factor that allowed these abuses to occur and go unaddressed for two years and how to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. To that end, the Legislature will consider making permanent changes to the governing structure of the Texas Youth Commission, giving the Attorney General the authority to prosecute allegations of abuse at TYC facilities, and making a fundamental change in the culture of TYC from a punitive system to one that focuses on rehabilitation. I am committed to taking all necessary actions to ensure that incidents such as this never happen again.
(3) On February 2, Governor Perry issued Executive Order 65, requiring school-aged girls to receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prior to entering sixth grade. (See February 2007 Email Update for details.) In response, SB 438 (of which, I am a co-author) and its companion HB 1098, which would preempt this Executive Order, were filed. HB 1098 has already sailed through the House by a vote of 119-21 and is expected to be heard soon in the Senate. With such a wide margin of passage, if the bill is vetoed by the Governor, the House would be able to override that veto. Additionally, the Attorney General's office has offered an informal opinion in response to inquiries by legislators that the Executive Order does not carry
the weight of law nor does it force "an agency to do something it does not already have the authority to do."
(4) Numerous other pieces of legislation have been filed that would address the system of checks and balances between the legislative and executive branches of state government. HJR 59 and its companion SJR 28 would allow the Legislature to reconvene after a regular session to reconsider legislation that a Governor has vetoed. Currently, the Governor's veto period extends 20 days after final adjournment of the Legislature. Since the Legislature is not in session during those 20 days, legislators are not able to reconsider any bills vetoed by the Governor during this time. Additionally, SJR 40 would allow the Senate to remove any gubernatorial appointee, such as the head of a state agency,
with a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Since the above legislation proposes amendments to the Texas Constitution, they are not subject to a gubernatorial veto; however, they must pass each chamber of the Legislature and then be passed in a statewide election.
(5) The Legislature has continued to address changes to the Children's Health Insurance Program. HB 109, would ease eligibility requirements, extend coverage from six months to one year, eliminate the 90-day waiting period, and provide for greater community outreach to promote the program. The bill was considered on the House floor, but was sent back to committee on a point of order. A point of order is a breech of procedural rules that govern the legislative process. When a point of order is sustained, that bill is returned to the stage of the legislative process in which the point of order occurred. Once the breech is addressed, the bill continues from that stage in the process. It is anticipated that the bill will be reconsidered on the House floor within the next two weeks. It is estimated that implementing these changes would increase monthly enrollment in the program.
In related news, on April 9th, U.S. District Judge William Wayne Justice will hear the pending case Frew v. Hawkins, which was first filed in 1993 by mothers claiming that the state did not provide adequate preventative medical care for their children according to federal guarantee. Depending upon how Judge Justice rules, the state could be required to spend hundreds of millions of additional dollars on CHIP or other children's health programs.
(6) The Senate has passed a package of bills aimed at addressing widespread concerns that electric deregulation has not resulted in substantially lower residential rates and the uncertainties surrounding the impending sale of TXU. When originally passed, it was thought that deregulation would spur innovation, give consumers more control over their bills, and ultimately result in lower rates. This has not been the case, and I will actively support any legislation that will lower our electric rates. Regarding the proposed sale of TXU, I have serious concerns about the long-term effect it will have on TXU's residential customers. Although the acquisition group has promised a 10% rate reduction through September 2008, when considering that TXU has among the highest residential rates in the country, that is not a significant reduction.
SB 482 aims to further competition in the retail electric market and would give the Public Utilities Commission the authority to study rates and take actions to correct the market if rates are found to be unreasonable. SB 483 aims to prevent market manipulation and abuses and would restrict the generation capacity of any one electric company. The bill would also require a refund of any profit earned through market manipulation. SB 896 would give the PUC the authority to review any sale of a public utility to ensure that such a sale will not have a negative impact on the delivery or affordability of services. These bills have now been referred to the House for consideration.
(7) In an effort to improve air quality throughout the state, with an emphasis on the Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston areas, the Senate passed SB 12. To prevent these two urban areas from becoming non-compliant with federal air quality standards in 2010, the bill increases the scope of the Texas Emissions Reduction Program (TERP) and the Low-Income Vehicle Repair Assistance, Retrofit, and Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Program (LIRAP). TERP is primarily designed to affect diesel engines, while LIRAP is intended to reduce emissions from personal automobiles. The bill will also improve air quality throughout the state by updating building energy codes, adopting efficiency standards for appliances, and providing energy standards for most state buildings and school districts. As with the above bills, SB 12 is now under consideration by the House.
(8) Addressing our state's long-term water needs is one of the Legislature's main priorities this session. The Legislature will look to balance the growing needs of our population and the environment, as the state continues to grow. Numerous pieces of legislation have been filed addressing environmental flows, which is the water necessary to allow a river, wetland, or coastal zone to maintain their ecosystems (HB 3, SB 3); water conservation (HB 4, SB 3, HB 1656); designating potential reservoir sites (SB 675, HB 1681, HB 2187, SB 3); and transfers of water
rights among the state's water regions (HB 911). Of the above bills, SB 3 has passed the Senate; HB 3 has passed the House; HB 4 and HB 1656 have been reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee; and SB 675 is being considered by the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
(9) My bills that would require that all substantive votes taken by the Legislature be recorded and made available on the Internet and other similar efforts by the Legislature are moving slowly this session. My SB 102, which would put the record vote requirement in the Government Code, and my SJR 7, which would allow voters to amend the Texas Constitution to enact this requirement were referred to the Senate Administration Committee on January 29, but have not been scheduled for a hearing to date. The House did amend its rules at the beginning of session to require record votes on "third reading" (usually the final vote) of bills on the floor. This approach has also been passed out of committee in the House as HB 83 and
HJR 19. Although this is an improvement over recent practices, only requiring record votes on third reading fails to capture the vast majority of votes taken by the Legislature, both on the floor and in committee.
(10) Just this week, the Governor signed SB 378, the so-called "Castle Doctrine" bill. This bill would expand the circumstances in which an individual is allowed to use deadly force against another individual and remove the duty for an individual to make a reasonable effort to retreat before using deadly force. As a co-author of this bill, I feel that law-abiding citizens should be able to use any means necessary to protect themselves and their loved ones from those who are placed in danger by someone intending to harm them.
(11) In the coming days, the Senate will consider HB 8, also known as Jessica's Law. The bill is named after Jessica Lunsford, the Florida girl who was kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and murdered by a registered sex-offender. Jessica's Law will strengthen the penalties for the sexual assault of a child. Among the changes the bill proposes are: making the second conviction for a violent sexual offense against a child younger than 14 years old a capitol offense punishable by death, removing the option of parole for repeat sex offenders, and increasing the statute of limitations for the prosecution of certain sex crimes. Recognizing the increased use of the Internet by child predators, the Senate has also passed SB 6, which is aimed at increasing penalties for on-line solicitation of a minor.
(12) SB 1031 would replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test with end-of-course exams. As the Legislature continues to reform public education, developing comprehensive exams for high school courses that allow educators to better identify the areas in which students need improvement while still providing a means to measure student performance, are imperative. As Senator Shapiro stated, the TAKS test is "a mile wide but an inch deep." Replacing it with end-of-course exams will also address criticisms that many schools spend too much time "teaching to the test," since students will be tested on what they learned in that course during that year. Debate by the full Senate on this issue is expected in the next two weeks.
(13) Early this morning, the House approved its version of the state budget, HB 1. The House-passed budget appropriates $150.1 billion. This amount does not include about $14.2 billion for property tax relief promised by legislators during the April 2006 Special Session, which will lower school district property tax rates. This issue will be addressed in a separate bill, HB 2 and its companion SB 2. Before the debate on the budget, the House passed a rule that required any amendments to the bill be revenue neutral. In other words, any increases in spending had to be offset by equal decreases from another part of the budget. In anticipation of future revenue shortfalls, and since it is not yet known exactly how much revenue the
new margins tax will generate, HB 1 leaves $4.2 billion of the state's estimated available revenue untouched. The House approach is to use this $4.2 billion along with the $4.3 billion that is in the Rainy Day Fund to ensure further property tax reductions in the 2010-2011 biennium. Among the areas HB 1 addresses: funding for education initiatives (public and higher education) passed in the April 2006 Special Session, increases in Medicaid provider reimbursements as well as other Medicaid/Medicare funds for rising caseloads, increases in state contributions for retired teachers, funding of $100 million to be used for border security, increases in adult offender rehabilitation funding, and funding for prenatal and dental care in the Children's Health Insurance Program. One of the major changes made in the debate last night was the elimination of $583 million from the teacher incentive programs passed during the April 2006 Special Session.
The funding will instead provide an approximately $800 across-the-board pay raise per year for public school teachers.
Now that HB 1 has been passed in the House, HB 1 will move to the Senate Finance Committee, which has been concurrently working on its version of the budget. The Senate Finance Committee will most likely substitute its version of the budget into HB 1 and send it to the Senate Floor for debate. After passage by the Senate, the bill will then be sent back to the House; the House can either accept the Senate's changes or request a conference committee. The House will almost certainly request a conference committee where appointed members from each chamber will discuss and amend only the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget. It is interesting to note that the budget is the only bill that the Legislature is required to pass during a regular session.
(14) Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst has assigned almost 200 bills to the Senate Committee on Transportation and Homeland Security for consideration so far (more arrive every week), the committee I chair. These bills range from something as simple as the darkness of auto window tint, to the very difficult and complex issue of the federal Real ID requirement. In March, we began in earnest to consider and debate the important transportation and homeland security issues of the day.
I am very proud and honored to have passed the first bill in the Senate this session, SB 112. This is a homeland security bill allowing a lawful firearm owner to keep from having that firearm confiscated during a disaster unless the owner is doing something illegal with the firearm. SB 112 is a result of learning from actual events in Louisiana during the hurricanes of 2005.
Another unfortunate episode associated with the hurricanes is the tragic bus fire that took the lives of 23 of our senior citizens during the evacuations. This bus would not even have been allowed to travel interstate under federal law, yet here it was on a Texas highway. SB 332 would prohibit a person from driving a commercial motor vehicle during a period in which the employer is subject to an out-of-service order that affects the driver or the vehicle. An employer who violates this law commits a Class B misdemeanor. This bill has passed the Senate and is moving rapidly through the House, with much credit for that going to the bill's House sponsor, Representative Joe Driver.
Another truck safety bill of mine, SB 330, would expand the number of people able to inspect dangerous trucks by allowing noncommissioned officers to perform inspections. This bill has also passed the Senate and is well on its way through the House. I have more bills addressing unsafe trucks as well, and I look forward to their favorable consideration.
The average North Texas motorist spends 60 hours per year stuck in rush hour traffic. You will remember in my last Email Update that I told you about a hearing I called for March 1 to hear the public speak about tolls, public-private partnerships, and the Trans Texas Corridor. That hearing lasted eight hours! We heard outstanding testimony from a cross-section of Texans. As a result, I am working with local and state leaders to get the maximum value out of existing resources such as the motor fuels tax, the North Texas Tollway Authority, and DART. You will very shortly see this debate become prominent, as we move toward a consensus on key transportation funding issues. You will also be able to get more information about how projects are funded. One of my bills, SB 255, requires the Texas Department of Transportation to make available to the public statistics about highways, vehicles, and funding, so you can judge for yourself the job the state is doing.
This bill has passed the Senate and is under consideration in a committee of the House.
Did you know . . . ?
If you are looking to find the best spots for wildflower viewing, the Texas Department of Transportation's Wildflower Hotline (800-452-9292) and website will give you information on the best spots to find wildflowers along the Texas highway system. The wildflower hotline, available as part of the menu for the road conditions hotline is active through early May. To make it easier to find wildflowers in bloom, hotline callers may request information by seven regions of the state: Big Bend, Gulf Coast, Hill Country, Panhandle, Piney-Woods (East Texas), Prairies and Lakes (North Central Texas), and Southwest Texas.
Student Opportunities . . .
Texas Online Preparation for College Admissions Tests (TOPCAT) provides free online SAT and ACT test preparation materials in English and Spanish to Texas middle and high school students and adults preparing to enroll in college for the first time. Many scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid are awarded based on a student's scores. By utilizing TOPCAT, every student in Texas has access to test prep tutorials, practice sessions, timed sample tests, a vocabulary builder, and test-taking tips. TOPCAT can be found on the College for Texans website.
In Closing . . .
In Closing, I hope everyone is able to enjoy a spring break. I will do my best to continue to keep you updated on the legislative activities as we proceed through the last half of the session.
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Ladrones is the story of high school boys on a summer day in Brooklyn. Brian and Julian have nothing to do and nowhere to be. What choices will they make and with what consequences? What is their future in this changing borough?
IndependentFilmNow recently sat down with writer/director Brendan Rose to discuss his new short film, Ladrones (a word that means “thieves” in Spanish). Excerpts from that interview follow.
Mike Fishman for IndependentFilmNow (MF): Where did the idea for Ladrones come from?
Brendan Rose (BR): I’ve always been attracted to dramas that tell stories which, in some way, depict the inequalities inherent in our social structures. I’m also drawn to stories about teenagers that capture their imperfect attempts at self-definition, their contradictions, their authenticity. Ladrones aims to do a bit of all this. The specific story in this film is built around a sequence in which high school boys from a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood have a confrontation with a recent arrival to the borough, a privileged white guy, a hipster, if you will, at Brighton Beach on a summer day. The other scenes in the film complement this beach-confrontation sequence and seek to further develop the characters and the circumstances of the high school boys.
The spark for this story was personal. I was born and raised in Evanston, Illinois and grew up just a few blocks from the border with Chicago. I was back home and I went with a friend to Foster Beach on the North Side of Chicago, a beach I spent a lot of time at in my late teenage and early adulthood years, and one that I dream of all winter. My buddy and I jumped in the water. When we emerged, no more than five minutes later, a woman sunbathing nearby got my attention and let me know that I should check my bag as she had seen some boys rummaging through my backpack. Sure enough, the money in my wallet was gone (though the wallet and its other contents remained). The woman then pointed down the beach, about one-hundred yards, and indicated that the boys who robbed me were surprisingly still on the beach. I strolled over to them and we had a discussion. Initially the boys were coy and professed their innocence. They mentioned having been on the dog beach down the way, a fact which I figured to be untrue. One boy seemed like the instigator, the other to be more playing along. Eventually, after I reluctantly indicated that my next step would be to go to the lifeguards or the cops with the witness, the boys relented and offered me back my money. We parted on seemingly amicable terms, shaking hands. The boys promised to not steal again, though I have no idea to what degree they were sincere. Hopefully, something resonated.
Anyway, as I reflected on this situation, something about it struck me as a potential dramatic story. As the days passed and as I wrote down some recollections of what transpired, laying the groundwork for a screenplay, what I kept thinking about was the question of how these boys would have viewed me. They both seemed to be from a nearby North Side neighborhood. And while the presumed instigator, like me, was white, he and his buddy (who was of Latin American descent, I believe) may have perceived themselves to be of a different social class than me, an assumption that was likely correct. In short, I was the yuppy-hipster guy; they were the local kids from a humble neighborhood. Well, this is how I started to perceive the dynamic for the story, at least, and this is how the screenplay took off. Obviously, there’s plenty of conjecture here, given how little of these two boys I really knew, but stories of this kind inspired by ‘real events’ are typically more like archaeological analysis – you take limited information and then try to extrapolate (or in this case, create) a richer picture.
I initially wrote a draft that hewed quite closely to how things transpired for me at Foster Beach – i.e., an adult male (Joel) emerges from the water and is told by a sunbather that his money has been stolen, and so on. As I showed the draft to a few trusted confidants, it became clear that the story as written was missing a dimension. To complicate the picture, the sunbather character was dropped in a subsequent draft and Joel instead picks out the boys as the likely robbers and approaches them. This adds the question (or fact) of Joel as a racial-ethnic profiler, a dynamic relevant to our fractious times and to the implicit racism still at play even in otherwise liberal circles, of which I presume Joel to be a member.
MF: How did you cast the film?
BR: I was lucky to work with an exceptional cast with Ladrones. There are five characters in this film – Joel (the adult on the beach) played by Chris Rubio; Brian and Julian (the two lead high school boys who have the confrontation with Joel) played by Robert Ruiz and Carlos Portillo, respectively; Robert (a friend of Brian and Julian who figures prominently in the film’s first scene) played by David Vino; and Woman on the Boardwalk (integral to a short but memorable scene highlighting Brian’s swagger and proto-womanizing tendencies) played by Fatimah Ali.
The film’s producer, Mark Castillo, and I knew we needed to find great actors to make this film work, so we put out a wide casting call, utilizing traditional venues such as Breakdown Services, but also canvasing a number of high schools and theater non-profit organizations. Chris Rubio (Joel), Carlos Portillo (Julian) and David Vino (Robert) all came through the casting call and really impressed in their auditions. Robert Ruiz was recommended by one of Mark’s former professors and had a stellar audition. He came in reading for Julian but was clearly a better fit for Brian. I had worked with Fatimah a couple times years prior and she kindly agreed to come on for the one-scene part. She helped improvise exactly what happened in that scene and added the pitch-perfect line – “Not happening” – as a rebuke to Brian’s solicitations. I should add that we secured the SAG low-budget short film waiver to allow union actors to participate.
Ladrones is a film made by its actors. Each member of this five-person cast was a joy to work with and brought great understanding and sensitivity to their role, and all five actors made the characters their own, which is what you hope for as a director.
MF: What were some of the challenges of shooting at Brighton Beach? Did anything go wrong or unexpectedly right? I love the cutaways to people on the beach, were they planned or did they present themselves?
BR: Shooting on Brighton Beach was quite the adventure, I suppose as predicted. Prior to the shoot, I was really worked up about potential continuity issues – i.e., with all the background beachgoers coming and going as the camera rolled. As we commenced shooting, it became obvious that this would be the last thing we could worry about because there was no real way to control our set. People were going to lay their blankets and strip down to their bathing suits wherever they pleased, film shoot be damned. True New Yorkers! And, in truth, the action in the background of our shots really adds to the feel of this sequence for me.
The real concerns included the following: (1) Our two long days on the beach coincided with an East Coast ‘heat dome’ in which temperatures soared upwards of 94 or 95 degrees as the sun blistered all day; (2) We staged pricey equipment under an overhang that also became a gathering point for publicly intoxicated individuals who were eventually arrested for reasons unrelated to our film; (3) We had to haul equipment over the sand of a very wide beach; (4) We needed to keep everyone hydrated and well-rested on such scorching days; (5) It was imperative that we devised an artful way to shoot Joel spending time in the water without compromising our equipment insurance (something which would have happened had the camera entered the water!).
One of my favorite aspects of the film is the atmospheric series of cut-away images on the beach captured by maestro cinematographer Pedro J. Padilla. As we scouted Brighton Beach, Pedro and I talked a lot about the local architecture of the surrounding neighborhood and I think we were able to incorporate this environmental presence into the final edit. In addition, Pedro took every free moment during the shoot to pick off lovely b-roll of passersby, swimmers, and sunbathers. A few memorable beachgoers (and seagulls!) make it into the film and really help develop the midweek, dog-days-of-summer vibe.
MF: It seems likely that Brian was the instigator when he and Julian stole the money but Julian is the one who asks Joel where he’s from. Earlier we saw a shot of an airplane overhead when Brian, Julian and Robert were drinking beer on a roof, which could suggest a yearning for something more, something better than their particular life in New York City, especially as Robert talks about his family having to sell their home and move out of Brooklyn, possibly even to Long Island. What would you say are Brian’s and Julian’s view of Joel when they find out he is not a native New Yorker? Resentment? Jealousy? A little of both?
BR: This question is at the heart of the film. I’m glad you noticed the shot of the airplane, a cut-away shot that occurs about halfway through the film’s first scene set on the rooftop of Brian’s building. That shot was initially just a plug to avoid a continuity issue between two sections of the scene. It was a suggestion made by our excellent, perceptive film editor, Ulysses Adams. It felt too much out of left field for me as I first experienced this choice, too jarring in terms of the established grammar of the film. But, as Ulysses and I continued to discuss this option, it became clear that Ulysses’s instincts were spot-on: The inclusion of the airplane shot underscores the yearning these boys may feel, even if not fully realized, for other places, other lives, other options. It adds a sort of objective correlative. None of these three boys is poor. They range from working class to middle class, which is part of the film’s point: One doesn’t need to suffer from poverty to be forced out of a neighborhood in contemporary New York City (which has become the case with Robert’s family, as he tells it).
This brings us to Joel. The way I conceived it, Brian and Julian probably assume from early on in their interaction that Joel is not a local, that he’s a transplant, and this becomes the motivation for Julian’s question in the first place. It’s a check-mate move to play: Joel may have gotten his money back, and he may have lectured the boys a bit about their behavior, but the one thing this guy’s never going to be is a born-and-raised New Yorker. And that’s a card young people like Brian and Julian can always play – as every transplant has, at heart, at least some modicum of envy about not growing up here in New York City. And so there’s a fierce pride among a lot of teenagers who have spent their entire lives in the city, as it can be a hard-won heritage.
But yes, despite all this – i.e., the born-and-raised status that Brian and Julian possess which Joel does not – these boys certainly resent Joel at some level. They’re jealous of his options in life, of his ability to move from ‘outside Cleveland’ and invent himself as he likes in Ditmas Park, in their home borough of Brooklyn. And they resent that folks like Joel with college degrees (who happen to mainly be white and often at least upper-middle class) can move to the city, afford the high rents, and pay to enjoy all the expensive new amenities in the neighborhoods. Whether resentment is a productive feeling is a different question, but it’s certainly an understandable feeling for young people like Brian and Julian. Maybe in the future, when they’re older, Brian and Julian will have similar life options – to move cities, to change careers, to enjoy daily macchiatos at the nearby cafe – but that’s only if they play their cards really well, as their margin for error is far slimmer than it would be for the Joels of the world. And, more to the point, at this moment, at this stage in their lives, none of that really seems feasible to them anyway.
MF: Did their getting caught by Joel mean anything to them? Where are they headed, future-wise, when they get off the train back home?
BR: Julian never wanted to steal from Joel. He just sort of went along with Brian’s urge to do so. For Julian, this moment may serve as a catalyst for reflection. If anything, getting caught by Joel hopefully reminds Julian that their buddy Robert avoided the entire thing because he had his act together and had a summer job. That’s probably something Julian’s parents had wanted him to secure weeks earlier. (In fact, Julian’s employment status was more of a theme in a previous, baggier version of the script.) An interaction like this hopefully reminds Julian to, in the future, resist Brian’s impulses a bit more, as he’ll end up equally implicated (if not more so), when any trouble is caused. On a more fundamental level, Julian probably considers that he’s a bit more of a thinker than Brian, that he may have more opportunities in life if he applies himself. He’s certainly the more thoughtful of the two, and, as we’ve conceived them, the more book-smart, as well. After getting caught by Joel, I’m not so sure that Julian makes it to Ahmed’s party later that night (a party which Robert had alluded to in the first scene of the film). Instead, he maybe stays at home and spins a few records or reads a novel.
Brian’s future is cloudy, to use a bad cliché. He’s neither as conventionally studious nor as bright as Julian, but neither is he a complete delinquent. He’s somewhere in between a guy with a college-bound future and a teenager who could end up with low-grade legal trouble. He does enough to get by at school, but he makes sure to cause as much trouble as he can along the way and is certainly the class-clown type. Given how we’ve conceived Brian, I’m really not sure how much self-reflection will go on here. Does he take anything Joel says to heart? Or is it all a joke to him? It’s tough to say. If anything, I’m sure he recognizes an emotional change in tone from Julian after the altercation. Julian gets quieter and more serious and more reflective, and maybe this, if anything, causes Brian to pause and think and examine his choices. But to what extent he learns from such reflection, and applies what he learns going forward, is anyone’s guess. My hunch is that he’s at Ahmed’s party later that night throwing beer cans off the roof at guys strolling on the street below who remind him of Joel.
Overall, I like the idea of films that leave an audience with a question, or a series of questions, as this allows the viewer to take an active role in shaping the story and crafting a personal response to it. With any luck, we were able to do that here.
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Tooth And Nail are the rising grunge/soul duo who are winning rave reviews for their unique blend of blues, grunge, and soul and now they have released their latest single ‘Troubled Times‘.
Their new track follows the release of their hit debut single ‘Cryin’ For You‘ which was played on over 140 radio stations across North America and the UK and received rave reviews from listeners.
‘Troubled Times’ is a fiery blues/rock anthem that takes an acerbic swipe at Donald Trump/Brexit politics and features a festival-ready singalong chorus and fuzzed-up riffs.
Speaking about ‘Troubled Times’ the duo’s singer and guitarist Daniel Pearson said: “When we look at what’s happening to our society and our politics, I think we’re all feeling a combination of anger, despair and determination ‘Troubled Times’ is an articulation of that. Rock n’ Roll shouldn’t be afraid to address these issues, and we wanted to offer some escapism and the kind of song that brings people together at the same time.”
Tooth And Nail only formed back in late 2016, but they have wasted no time in crafting adventurous rock songs that draw inspiration from 90’s Alt Rock and vintage Delta Blues in equal measure.
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Not all bioresorbables are created equal. Poly lactic acid (PLA) and poly glycolic acid (PGA) are the most common go-to materials for the fabrication of resorbable implants—devices that perform a function and, once completed, are resorbed by the body. They have their drawbacks, however: PLA and PGA may leave behind an unwanted souvenir—inflammation—as they leave the body, and, because they are stiff materials, they do not conform well to the elastic nature of tissue.
January 26, 2015
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Not all bioresorbables are created equal. Poly lactic acid (PLA) and poly glycolic acid (PGA) are the most common go-to materials for the fabrication of resorbable implants—devices that perform a function and, once completed, are resorbed by the body. They have their drawbacks, however: PLA and PGA may leave behind an unwanted souvenir—inflammation—as they leave the body, and, because they are stiff materials, they do not conform well to the elastic nature of tissue. Regenerez technology based on poly glycerol sebacate (PGS) from Secant Medical (Perkasie, PA) offers an alternative.
PGS was invented by renowned scientist, engineer, and inventor Dr. Robert Langer, widely considered to be the father of tissue engineering in regenerative medicine, and his post-doctoral assistant, Dr. Yadong Wang. The material notably addresses the compliance mismatch between soft tissues and implants made of PLA and PGA.
Emily Ho, Director and General Manager, Advanced Biomaterials and Contract Device Services, at Secant Medical explains. "Compliance mismatch refers to the instance when the physical and mechanical properties of a medical implant do not match the compliance of the native tissue from a chemical and physical perspective," says Ho.
The stiffness of PGA and PLA is a poor match with the properties of human tissue, adds Technical Director Jeremy Harris. "Regenerez is an elastomer that closely simulates the modulus of human tissue, thereby limiting the compliance mismatch issues seen with other materials. In addition to mismatched physical properties, the degradation chemistry of lactides and glycolides creates a locally acidic environment that can induce an inflammatory response, thus delaying the natural healing process," explains Harris. Because Regenerez is composed of glycerol and sebacic acid, which are naturally occurring metabolites, the local pH change is reduced and, therefore, healing is promoted without an acute inflammatory response, adds Ho.
Moreover, PLA and PGA are bulk-eroding materials; as they degrade, the device swells, which is followed by a reduction of mass. "Following mass loss, a significant decrease in mechanical properties occurs in the material," says Ho. "The performance of the device during degradation can result in an uncontrolled performance profile, which can ultimately lead to potential product failure."
Secant Medical will showcase Regenerez at the forthcoming MD&M West event in Anaheim, CA, and discuss some of the applications where its unique properties can have a therapeutic benefit, notably as a coating on biomedical textile structures.
Coating a partially or fully resorbable structure with PGS can improve coating biocompatibility by promoting tissue in-growth, enabling controlled drug release, and solving the aforementioned compliance mismatch issues with bodily tissue, says Secant. Some key features of a PGS coating include conformal properties for fine architectures such as fibrous woven, braided, and knitted structures as well as perforated structures, notes the company. The tunable degradation profile, ranging from 30 to 60 days depending on the material's cure and crosslinking time, as well as the design of the implant and its location in the body, adds Ho, is another desirable property.
PGS has seen significant use on the academic level in the areas of cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurovascular and general surgery, and it has been cited in more than 400 in vivo and in vitro studies. The glacial pace of adoption of new materials in medical manufacturing because of regulatory hurdles and an understandable fear of failure at the corporate level has delayed the arrival of PGS in wholesale medical applications.
Secant Medical, however, sees vast potential in cardiovascular uses of the material, as well as soft and hard tissue repair, and other regenerative medicine applications, and it will take its message to medical device professionals at MD&M West in February.
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NEW DELHI– Tens of thousands of opposing farmers drove long lines of tractors into India’s capital on Tuesday, breaking through cops barricades, defying tear gas and storming the historical Red Fort as the nation celebrated Republic Day.
They waved farm union and spiritual flags, where prime ministers yearly raise the national flag to mark the nation’s self-reliance.
The deeply symbolic act of taking control of the monument was shown live on hundreds of news channels. People watched in shock at the scope of the farmer protests, now seen as the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s federal government.
Thousands more farmers progressed foot or rode on horseback while screaming slogans against Modi. At some places, they were showered with flower petals by locals who recorded the protests on their phones.
Cops said one protester died after his tractor reversed, however farmers stated he was shot. Television channels revealed numerous bloodied protesters.
Leaders of the farmers stated more than 10,000 tractors signed up with the demonstration.
For almost 2 months, farmers– much of them Sikhs from the Punjab and Haryana states– have camped at the edge of the capital, blockading highways connecting it with the nation’s north in a disobedience that has rattled the federal government.
They are requiring the withdrawal of new laws, which they say will advertise farming and ravage profits.
” We want to show Modi our strength,” stated Satpal Singh, a farmer who drove into the capital on a tractor together with his family of five. “We will not surrender.”
Riot cops fired tear gas and water cannons at various places to press back the rows of tractors. Authorities blocked roadways in an effort to stop the farmers from reaching the center of the capital. Thousands, nevertheless, handled to reach some crucial landmarks.
” We will do as we wish to. You can not force your laws on the bad,” stated Manjeet Singh, an opposing farmer.
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Authorities shut some city train stations and mobile web services were suspended in parts of the capital.
The federal government firmly insists that the farming reform laws gone by Parliament in September will benefit farmers and boost production through private investment.
Farmers tried to march into New Delhi in November but were stopped by cops. Since then, unfazed by the winter season cold, they have actually hunkered down at the edge of the city and threatened to besiege it, if the farm laws are not rescinded.
The government has provided to change the laws and suspend their implementation for 18 months. But farmers insist they will choose nothing less than a complete repeal.
The protests overshadowed Republic Day events, which mark the anniversary of the adoption of India’s constitution on Jan. 26,1950 Modi managed a conventional parade, showing the nation’s military power and cultural diversity, albeit scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Given that returning to power for a 2nd term, Modi’s government has actually been rocked by a number of convulsions consisting of a flagging economy, expanding social divisions and a criticized pandemic response.
Farming supports more than half of India’s 1.4 billion people. The economic clout of farmers has diminished over the last few decades. When producing a 3rd of India’s gdp, farmers now represent only 15 percent of the country’s $2.9 trillion economy.


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Aeromagnetic Survey At Hualalai Northwest Rift Area (Thomas, 1986)
From Open Energy Information
Exploration Activity: Aeromagnetic Survey At Hualalai Northwest Rift Area (Thomas, 1986)
|Exploration Activity Details|
|Location||Hualalai Northwest Rift Area|
|Exploration Technique||Aeromagnetic Survey|
Aeromagnetic survey data for Hualalai (Godson et al., 1981) clearly indicate an elongate northwest to southeast trending zone of extremely low total magnetic field over the summit region of Hualalai that extends into the upper northwest rift zone. It is extremely unlikely that the summit region is underlain by intrusive material old enough (greater than 700,000 years of age) to have been emplaced during a period of reversed magnetic field; therefore, the only alternative explanation possible (presuming the data are accurate) is that this region is underlain by material with very low magnetic susceptibility. This can be interpreted, then, to indicate that the summit is either underlain by a residual magma body having a temperature in excess of the Curie temperature (greater than 600degrees C) or that there is a zone of very heavy hydrothermal alteration beneath the Hualalai summit.
- Donald M. Thomas (1 January 1986) Geothermal Resources Assessment In Hawaii

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At the end of a month-long celebration of women’s involvement in rugby in Samoa, the individuals who have helped to push back gender barriers through their involvement in the sport had their contributions officially recognised at a certification ceremony.
The Samoan Rugby Union has made a concerted effort to encourage participation in rugby, not only in a playing sense but also with supporting roles such as coaching, match officials, first aid attendants, physios and in strength and conditioning.
All those in attendance in Sogi, on the outskirts of the capital city of Apia, were certified in one of those crucial fields and got to meet the guest of honour, Nynette Sass, Samoa’s Chef de Mission at last year’s Pacific Games.
“The certification ceremony was about rewarding the certified people who are actively working in the community as well as creating an awareness among female players about this pathway, and that rugby can provide for them in other ways than playing,” said Samoa Rugby Union’s women’s development officer, Avii Faalupega.
Former Manusina sevens and 15s player, Seifono Misili, was one of those to receive her award on a night when women’s rugby in Samoa took another positive step forward.
Misili has successfully transitioned into coaching and it is hoped more will follow suit in taking on alternative roles.
“I want to motivate other girls to believe in themselves that they can make it to the Manusina and say to them, ‘If I can do it, you can do it’,” Misili said.
“I would challenge and encourage them to join and be part of women’s rugby to foster their skills to make their dreams come true.
“It is a great opportunity to be part of the game and stay active in rugby. I would encourage the girls that there is a pathway into coaching, First Aid in Rugby (FAIR) and match officiating if they couldn’t make the Manusina team.”
Recently World Rugby heard from Women’s Executive Leadership scholarship recipient, Beth Onesemo about how traditional attitudes around women’s rugby were becoming less prevalent in her homeland.
And Faalupega is equally encouraged that times are changing for the better in Samoa.
“From my perspective as a women’s development officer, there have been a lot of changes,” she said.
“Traditionally with rugby in Samoa, the attitude, especially with parents, is still that daughters should stay at home, do the housework, look after the elderly and nurture the kids.
“But by giving opportunities to all these women to participate in rugby in the community, it has changed the mindset of people.
“Having women involved in rugby should be seen as normal, like for the boys.”

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The driver also shows the availability of 3 additional buttons.
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The "Black Lives Matter"
Movement is Sexist and Racist
Peter Zohrab 2020
The "Black Lives Matter" Movement is Sexist
and Racist. According to the
Washington Post's database, thirty-one Black
people per million have been killed by US police, which is somewhat more than
the rate for Hispanics (twenty-three per million), Whites (thirteen per million)
and "Others" (4 per million). However, thirty-four
males per million have been killed by US police, which is vastly more than
the rate for females, which is only 1.5 per million. The discrepancy
between the police shooting rate for males and females is VASTLY greater than
the discrepancy between the rates for Blacks and Whites.
Moreover, the Washington Post is sexist and racist.
I had to calculate
the male-female discrepancy for myself, whereas the Washington Post' page
presents a bar-graph with the racial rates -- as if that was the most important
discrepancy -- under the heading: "Black Americans are killed at a much
higher rate than white Americans". However, they are only killed at TWICE
the rate for Whites, whereas males are killed at TWENTY-TWO TIMES the rate
for females! And the Washington Post spells "Black" with a capital
letter and only allows "Whites" to have a lower-case "w",
which is also racist.
All the media, universities, politicians, Black activists and Feminists
who have ignored these data have simply presupposed and predetermined what
their political ideology tells them: that women and Blacks are victims of
males and Whites. They all hate men -- i.e. they are
Misandrists. These scum are determined to present women and Blacks
as victims -- whatever the facts -- and determined to ignore men's suffering,
men's rights and men's issues.

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Fastnachts (Pennsylvania Dutch)
These doughnuts are served traditionally on Fastnacht Day (Shrove Tuesday) as a last sweet treat before the Lenten season begins.
1 package active dry yeast or
1 cake compressed yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
6 to 7 cups sifted flour, divided
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
Fat (for deep-fat frying)
Sprinkle yeast over warm water to dissolve. Scald milk, remove from heat, and cool. Add sugar, 3 cups of the flour, and the yeast, and stir thoroughly. Cover and let stand in a warm place until double in size.
Beat eggs vigorously and combine with butter, sugar, salt and remaining flour. When the dough rises, stir in the egg mixture. At this point, mixture should be stiff enough to roll. Add more flour, if needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place a second time until double in size.
Punch down with your fist, then roll about 1/2 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Cut into 2-inch squares, making a slit in the middle. Cover and let rise a third time. Fry several at a time in deep fat preheated to 350 degrees F on a deep-fat thermometer or until hot enough to brown a 1-inch cube of bread in 60 seconds. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
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Quartz component maker Siward invests in New Zealand-based Rakon
Steve Shen, DIGITIMES, Taipei
Quartz component supplier Siward Crystal Technology has announced that it has purchased 38.02 million shares of New Zealand-based fellow company Rakon for US$10 million or US$0.26 per share.
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I am in New England and will be teaching here until October, 2017. If you are coming to town or would like to set up a drumming vacation with me please contact me and let’s get together. It’s a great time to be there ! Feeling spontaneous? Let’s drum! I highly recommend a one day drumming intensive. It’s two one and a half hour classes with an hour break in between. If you are highly motivated we can put together a two or three day package )or more!) as well. Here is a very short demo of Grooves For Gigs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anbm8RiLfMA I have a private studio in Northern California just over the Golden Gate Bridge. California is very fun, incredibly diverse and an interesting place to stay, visit and explore as well. I can …
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I recently got a hold of a Gon Bops Shekere as I was traveling and needed something very durable to withstand the rigors of my lifestyle. I would like to note that I also make Shekeres myself, but I always use hard shell gourds. The problem is that for me, gourds and traveling about do not mix well. This is because gourds crack and break easily. If you toss one in the air (a move advanced players use a lot) or hit it with your knee (another move) and miss the correct part of the gourd you can crack your gourd so to speak.
Danza *(Diansa /Djeansa/Dansa) a west african djmebe drum, dunun and dance piece from Mali and also Guinea is transcribed to Shekere’s by Michael Pluznick. Short exerpts are frpm the up and coming “how to Play Shekere (Sekere) volume #2. Group applications for playing the Shekere or beaded gourd

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India will face New Zealand on Saturday in a do or die match for the semifinal berth. I felt that somewhere if I had few more batters to support me, maybe my game would have been much better. The final over, however, witnessed a quick fall of wickets with Mithali, Veda and Shikha Pandey (0) going one after the other as India finished at 265/7. Jhulan Goswami won the title of leading wicket taker in women cricket when she got her 181 wicket in a match against South Africa.
Player of the match Dane van Niekerk returned 4-24 as eight players made single figures - opener Chamari Polgampola and wicketkeeper Dilani Manodara top-scoring with 25 apiece.
Earlier in the tournament, Raj surpassed Charlotte Edwards to become the highest run-getter in women's ODIs and also reached the milestone of 6000-runs.
An excellent display of off-spin bowling filled with the riches of flight, loop, turn, bounce earned her a five-for and India a spot in the semis.
Member of CoA Diana Edulji said, "This is a result of Team India (Women's) dedicated effort, which has translated into a series of successful performances".
Victory for either team will see it through, while a tie or a washout would be enough for India to pip the White Ferns, as India is now one point better off.
New Zealand struggled from the start of their chase. The 24-year-old hit seven fours and two sixes in her 45-ball knock for 70 runs. India will have to channel the same spirit that propelled them to four consecutive wins to start the tournament. "This victory will go a long way in boosting our team's confidence with the ICC World Cup title in sight". This win ensured India qualify for the semi-final of an ICC event for the first time since 2010.
Two sources familiar with the matter said it was an internal issue, ruling out any external cyber attack or hacking. There have been a few occasions in 2014 when the BSE faced a similar glitch while the NSE continued operations.
He does a good job wrestling inside the cage as well, then works on his ground and pound to soften up his opponents. However, the key to her success is her ability to maintain a high pace and get better as the fight ticks on.
The KC-130, a transport plane manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is mostly used to transport personnel, equipment as well as fuel. One of the sixteen service members killed in a military transport plane crash in MS was a Detroit native.
Magnitsky died in a Russian prison under mysterious circumstances in 2009 after exposing a corruption scandal . Mr Trump's close allies said the meeting with Ms Veselnitskaya was not related to the election campaign.
The Senate will also peruse a spending plan involving $36 billion dollars of funds which was approved by the House. It's a repeat of the failed policies that created this financial crisis and caused jobs and taxpayers to flee.
If Amazon sinks its teeth into this business, it may drive customers to buy products from Amazon instead of from a Best Buy . You can use Apple's website to find a local Apple Consultants Network member to help, assuming you've heard of the program.
Suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants killed nine people and abducted dozens more in southern Niger on Sunday night. Iraqi forces say they expect to reach the Tigris and regain full control over the city by the end of this week.
Two years ago, Matt Stonie took home the prize, but he lagged far behind Chestnut during this year's 4th of July festivities. One the women's side of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest , Miki Sudo held onto her title for the fourth straight year.
The door of the recruiting center was blown off and landed in a parking space in front of the storefront and soot-covered windows. Witnesses said someone on a red motorcycle tossed a backpack, which then exploded, Tulsa news station KJRH-TV reported.
Using the app, you'll be able to send invites via social media networks and messaging services which actually sounds interesting. This feature can allow the users of the app to invite their other friends to participate in the matches that are held online.
Parents of Sick British Baby Rally For Transfer to US Hospital
As one of our readers observed, Charlie was essentially kidnapped, so that the authorities would be sure that he died on schedule. Charlie's life has hung in the balance since his birth. "In this case, the wishes of the parents ought to be respected".
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On this week’s Dukect Lounge I talk about the Alberto El Patron and Paige issues at an Airport with El patron not only alleged domestic violence battery but also being Indefinite Suspended by GFW. Also in lighter News, it’s time for the Mae Young as the WWE announced who is competing in this groundbreaking tournament for Women all this and more this week in the lounge.
WWE Mae Young Combatants: https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2017/7/13/15969100/mae-young-classic-entrants-complete-list-wwe
Domestic Violent website: http://ncadv.org/learn-more/what-is-domestic-violence
The Dukect Lounge Is live every Thursday Night at 10 PM EST on talkshoe.com


We are very pleased that this lovely exhibition has been extended by two extra days but must close on Thursday 10th March at 3pm. Family Album features photographic work made in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s by Maud Sulter and Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe. Curated by international artist Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at UClan, who along with photographer Ingrid Pollard gave an inspirational ‘in conversation’ talk at on Tuesday as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations.
By Denise on March 9, 2016
Where are we?
We are now peripatetic and have no fixed abode. We'll pop-up where you least expect to see us!


Some Macbook Pro models that are several years old may have a backlight failure. Apple is addressing the issue now.
As we’ve already reported here, MacBook Pro models from 2016 onwards will have parts of the display’s backlight fail. This is due to the fact that the cable between the logic board and the display is quite short and is very stressed at the maximum opening angle. The result: it breaks internally and the lighting fails. Since Apple has firmly connected the cable to the display, the entire display has to be replaced for several hundred euros.
Apple hasn’t said anything about the subject yet, but has made a small but important change to 2018 models: the cable is, as ifixt found out, a whole 2mm longer. Therefore, it is not stressed so much when it is opened because it has more wiggle room. So hopefully the early failure should not occur after two years.
Apple has not introduced an official repair program for this problem. However, if your MacBook Pro is affected by this problem, you should kindly point out this technical change and ask for a free repair.


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Food hygiene ratings: Councils struggle to keep up with restaurant inspections
Councils are making fewer hygiene checks and are “struggling” to keep up with the demand from restaurants for re-inspection.
The number of council hygiene inspections has dropped from 415,000 five years ago to 345,000 in 2018-19, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
There are also fewer inspectors on council books, with full-time staff falling from 2,500 in 2012-13 to 1,805 last year. In England there are three hygiene officers for every 1,000 establishments, compared with 5.4 in Wales.
An audit of Lambeth council, south London, in 2017 caused the FSA to report that the loss of staff members “had a significant impact on the number of due food safety interventions carried out, putting at risk consumer protection and the reputation of the authority”.


Secretary Paulson played the morality card two days ago when speaking about home owners that were in over their heads: Homeowners who can afford their payments and don’t have to move, can choose to stay in their house. And let me emphasize, any homeowner who can afford his mortgage payment but chooses to walk away […]
The WP has a great story on researching human’s altruistic nature called If It Feels Good to Be Good, It Might Be Only Natural. When we give, it activates a primitive part of the brain that usually lights up in response to food or sex. Their 2006 finding that unselfishness can feel good lends scientific […]
I’m just going to rip the text of this WP story: Focus on the Family founder James C. Dobson and other conservative Christian leaders are calling for the National Association of Evangelicals to silence or fire an official who has urged evangelicals to take global warming seriously. In a letter this week to the board […]
Kurt Andersen has written a great piece over at NY Magazine. Titled â€œThe End of the World As They Know Itâ€, it dives into culture and attitudes obsessed with apocalypse. Five years after Islamic apocalyptists turned the World Trade Center to fire and dust, we chatter more than ever about the clash of civilizations, fight […]
Interesting.. recent research suggests that the rhythm method might kill more embryos than other methods of contraception. Eggs released outside of the “fertile week” are obviously less likely to come to full term, but can still be fertilized and become embryos. Some people might have to rethink their “natural methods” approach.


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Reduced Ackermann. The arms are designed with increased castor and camber to increase oversteer and stability during the drift. Track is increased by +50mm for upper arm and +70mm for lower arm.The maximum steering angle is 55 degrees.
Additional information: Minimal lowering of the car -50mm. Designed for installation with 2112 brakes and all 4 upper ball-joints.
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For the first time ever, there are no changes this week. It was a light slate with only 5 games that included SEC teams. And guess what… this coming week only has 4 games including SEC teams, but there are some chances for movement.
1. Georgia (7-0)
The Dawgs were off, preparing to pretend the Florida game is tough.
(Last week: #1, bye week)
2. Alabama (7-1)
The Tide trailed Tennessee and then Tennessee Tennessee’d.
(Last week: #2, beat Tennessee 52-24)
3. Auburn (5-2)
Auburn was off relishing in another road win and preparing a fun one at home.
(Last week: #3, bye week)
4. Ole Miss (6-1)
The Rebels beat a team that’s basically without a coach by two touchdowns. Congrats.
(Last week: #4, beat LSU 31-17)
5. Texas A&M (6-2)
Texas A&M beat a bad team.
(Last week: #5, beat South Carolina 44-14)
6. Kentucky (6-1)
Kentucky is not that good.
(Last week: #6, bye week)
7. Arkansas (5-3)
The Razorbacks, fresh off three straight losses, got back on the winning track with a team called Pine Bluff.
(Last week: #7, beat Arkansas – Pine Bluff 45-3)
8. LSU (4-4)
Now that’s official that Orgeron is gone, I’m not sure they’re gonna win another one.
(Last week: #8, lost at Ole Miss 31-17)
9. Florida (4-3)
The Gators are on a downward trend and maybe Dan Mullen isn’t a good football coach just because Mississippi State wasn’t embarrassing EVERY season while he was there.
(Last week #9, bye week)
10. Mississippi State (4-3)
The Maroons only beat Vanderbilt 45-6. Only 45-6.
(Last week: #10, beat Vanderbilt 45-6)
11. Tennessee (4-4)
Tennessee is Tennessee. I haven’t been scared of them since they made it a 10-point game in the 2nd half of the 2004 SEC Championship Game.
(Last week: #11, lost at Alabama 52-24)
12. Missouri (3-4)
Y’all didn’t know that Bye Week means like bye, like leave? Get out of here.
(Last week: #12, bye week)
13. South Carolina (4-4)
Beating some bad teams and not getting destroyed by good teams appears to be over until next season.
(Last week: #13, lost at Texas A&M 44-14)
14. Vanderbilt (2-6)
The ‘Dores made a lower tier team look elite. That’s how bad they are.
(Last week: #14, lost to Mississippi State 45-6)


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North Old Boys-St Patrick’s College Football Club
Former College Captain and Olympian Christian Ryan (SPC 1992-95) is preparing to celebrate his 20-Year Reunion on Saturday, May 23. On the same day, Christian will also line up with the North Old Boys-St Patrick’s College Football Club when they play a home game against Bulleen-Templestowe on the College’s Main Oval wearing replica SPC 1st XVIII jumpers. A president’s luncheon will be held to mark the game and anyone wishing to attend is urged to contact Christian at firstname.lastname@example.org . Ahead of his big day back at the College we thought we’d ask him some questions about his time at SPC. Read the interview by downloading the following file:
Further details on the NOB-SPC Football Club can be found at this link .


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Best Remedy for Hemorrhoids
If you have ever had hemorrhoids, then you know how very uncomfortable they can be. The itching, irritation, pain, and otherwise general annoyance can become overwhelming. So what can you do to find relief from this unfortunate ailment? If you are suffering, then you'll want to learn about the best home remedy for hemorrhoids.
Many people recommend witch hazel or warm water sitz baths as the best natural treatment options. But what's my #1 recommendation when it comes to home remedies for hemorrhoids? A natural herb called collinsonia root.
This herb helps fix the problem from the inside out. It works by increasing blood flow and improving the tone of your blood vessels, which is where the problem starts in the first place.
It is effective, easy to find, and a simple fix to this common ailment.
In this article, I will cover:
- Symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids.
- The best remedy for hemorrhoid relief.
- Other tips for finding relief.
Symptoms and causes of hemorrhoids
Not many people like to talk about hemorrhoid symptoms because it can be embarrassing. But it turns out that this is a very common problem for a lot of people. So what are hemorrhoids, and what causes them?
A hemorrhoid is basically a dilated, inflamed vein near the bottom of the rectum. The inflammation causes the vein to swell up and cause protrusions.
There are two types: internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids occur in the lower part of the rectum, while external hemorrhoids develop near the anus and protrude out.
These inflamed veins in the anal canal can be very uncomfortable and painful, and they can even cause bleeding and other symptoms.
Hemorrhoid symptoms include:
- Itching or irritation around the anus.
- Bleeding with bowel movements (you may find bright blood on your toilet paper after a bowel movement).
- Painful bowel movements.
- Pain or discomfort in the region.
- Swelling or lumps near the anus, which can be sensitive or painful.
Some hemorrhoids are caused by mechanical issues, like the pressure and force of giving birth. Events like birth put stress on the area and can inflame the veins there.
Other times, they can be caused by chronic constipation or forcing of bowel movements, which interfere with blood flow to the area.
And one of the deeper, root causes of this problem is a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to keep the arteries and veins toned. So if you don't eat enough veggies and don't get enough of this important vitamin, you could be at higher risk of developing hemorrhoid symptoms.
The best remedy for hemorrhoids
If you have been dealing with uncomfortable bowel movements and other irritating hemorrhoid symptoms, it is about time you found relief.
There are many options when it comes to natural remedies for hemorrhoid symptoms.
You may have heard of witch hazel, aloe vera, stool softeners, tea tree oil, sitz baths, and other home remedies. But when it comes to natural, home hemorrhoid treatment, I believe the #1 choice is Collinsonia root.
What is the collinsonia root?
Collinsonia canadensis is a plant native to North America. It is a perennial herb that also goes by the names stone root, richweed, knob root, horse balm, hardhack, oxbalm, or horseweed.
Collinsonia root has long been used for traditional, medicinal purposes. It is thought to help improve circulation and congestion, especially in the bowels and in the throat.
In particular, it has positive benefits when it comes to promoting healthy blood flow.
The Collinsonia root can help:
- Increase venous tone (supporting the integrity of your veins and keeping them toned).
- Increase circulation.
- Reduce inflammation of swollen veins.
This makes it very helpful for supporting hemorrhoid treatment. This condition is essentially one of the inflamed veins, which have lost their integrity. Collinsonia root helps to restore tone to the veins and bring down the inflammation and swelling, which can help you find relief.
It is also a great home remedy for laryngitis or sore throat.
Using this home remedy
Collinsonia root comes in many forms. And you can get it almost anywhere. This makes it easy to use. It is one of the simplest and most effective ways to get relief. You'll find Collinsonia in everything from tinctures to capsules to liquid extracts to teas. When searching for it, remember that it goes by many different names, including stone root, richweed, knob root, and horse balm.
I recommend the capsule supplement form. Take according to the recommended dosage instructions on the bottle.
This herb will be just what your body needs. It is the best option when it comes to hemorrhoid relief.
Other tips for finding relief
The Collinsonia root is the home treatment you need to get relief from your irritation and pain. But there are other things you can also do that will help out and ease your symptoms.
To support your healing, you might also want to follow the tips below.
1. Get plenty of vitamin C in your diet.
One of the deeper, root causes of this ailment is lack of vitamin C. If you are not eating enough veggies over a long period of time, you could get low in vitamin C. Your body needs vitamin C for many reasons, one of which is keeping your arteries and veins healthy and toned. For hemorrhoid treatment, you need the veins in your rectum and anus to be healthy.
So make sure to get plenty, by eating a wholesome diet full of vegetables. Drinking lemon water is another healthy way to boost vitamin C intake.
2. Maintain healthy bathroom habits.
Certain bathroom habits could be making your symptoms worse. First and foremost, don't strain or force anything. If you hit the toilet and can't seem to go after a few minutes, get back up and try again later. Spending too much time on the toilet and trying to force things can both be really problematic. Those habits might have caused your hemorrhoids in the first place.
Avoid straining and prolonged sitting.
3. Stay clean.
Maintaining good hygiene can help, too. Clean yourself well with toilet paper after going to the bathroom. But don't be too rough or use too much, as that can irritate things.
Warm water baths, showers, or even a sitz bath (a small tub over the toilet used to soak the affected area) can all be helpful with staying nice and clean.
4. Try topical relief.
There are many topical wipes and creams available that can soothe the affected area. Try those that contain natural remedies like witch hazel, aloe vera, coconut oil, or others.
These can help you find temporary relief while you get things under control with Collinsonia root.
5. Prevent constipation
Do you find yourself stopped up a lot and not able to go regularly? If so, you need to do something about it. Constipation is one of the number one things that affects hemorrhoid symptoms. When you aren't going regularly, it can cause you to strain while on the toilet. It also might cause hard stool, which can aggravate things.
Learn about the causes of this ailment and the best ways to fix it in this video. The solutions involve microbes, bile, acid, and fiber.
Hemorrhoids are a common problem. But that doesn't make them easy to deal with. They can be extremely annoying, not to mention painful.
The symptoms are no fun at all. And if you've got them, then I'd bet you are itching for some relief.
My favorite remedy helps to treat symptoms from the inside out. It works by helping the body get the veins healthy again. Try Collinsonia root if you are looking for the best home remedy.
I'd opt for the capsule form of this plant. Take according to the directions, and watch as it helps ease your symptoms.
To complement this effective remedy, be sure to also follow these tips.
- Boost vitamin C in your diet. Foods high in vitamin C can help.
- Practice better bathroom habits. Don't strain and don't spend too long on the toilet. Listen to your body and go when needed.
- Maintain cleanliness. Warm baths, soaks, and staying clean and fresh will help ease symptoms.
- Try natural topical relief. There are many natural options that can help out. Apply them to your anal area to soothe things.
- Prevent constipation. Use these tips to stay regular.
You don't need to suffer. Take action, and find the relief you deserve from this painful and uncomfortable condition.
So go ahead and take Collinsonia root. Give it a try, and let us know how it helps you in the comments section below.
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