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The goal of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is to improve the academic achievement of all students in the United States, including those from historically underperforming groups. So how have public schools fared since enactment of the legislation in 2002? Have they raised student achievement? Have they narrowed achievement gaps?
Yes, on both counts, according to a recent report from the Center on Education Policy titled The Questions That Matter Most: Has Student Achievement Increased Since No Child Left Behind? The center analyzed verified data from all 50 states to determine whether student test scores in reading and math have improved and whether schools have made progress narrowing achievement gaps since the enactment of NCLB. The study looked at achievement trends before and after the passage of NCLB and used two achievement measures: the percentage of students scoring at the proficient level on state tests and effect sizes, a measure based on average test scores.
The study reached several main conclusions:
- In most states with three or more years of comparable test data, student achievement in reading and math has gone up since 2002. More states showed gains in student test scores than showed declines.
- Elementary school math is showing the greatest improvement. Twenty-two of 25 states with comparable data showed moderate to large gains on both the proficiency and effect size measures. No state showed a moderate to large decline.
- Although many states showed decreases in math and reading achievement at the high school level, the number of states with gains for high school students exceeded the number with declines.
- Data show that achievement gaps, although still substantial, are narrowing rather than widening. Of the 38 states with sufficient data on subgroups, 14 have narrowed the gaps in reading between white and black students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Thirteen of 40 states with sufficient data have narrowed the achievement gap in reading between whites and Hispanics at all three levels.
- Nine of the 13 states having sufficient data to determine pre- and post-NCLB trends reported average yearly gains in test scores subsequent to the enactment of NCLB.
- Because schools have implemented multiple programs, policies, and reforms to raise student achievement since 2002, it is difficult, “if not impossible,” to determine whether improvements occurred directly as a result of NCLB.
- Even though NCLB emphasizes public reporting of test data, high-quality data needed for a rigorous evaluation of achievement trends were hard to come by, indicating a need for greater focus on this area.
Limitations of the Study
The report does not credit NCLB for improvements in student achievement, stating, “This report focuses on whether test scores have gone up since the enactment of NCLB. We cannot say to what extent test scores have gone up because of NCLB” (p. 4). The authors cite the difficulty of establishing cause-and-effect relationships between test score trends and specific education programs.
They also point out an important caveat regarding test scores:
With the reauthorization of NCLB underway, people will use test scores to tell the story they want to tell. Everyone interested in NCLB needs to be very careful about reaching conclusions based on flawed or simplistic interpretations of data, or believing claims that go beyond what the data can support. Positive trend lines in test results may indicate that students have learned more, but they may also reflect easier tests, lower cut scores for proficiency, changing rules for testing, or overly narrow teaching to the test. Similarly, flat-line results could signal no change in achievement, or they could mean that the test is not a sensitive measure of the effectiveness of the instruction students are receiving. (p. 9)
The complete report and individual state profiles are available at
Related Reports on the Effects of NCLB
In its From the Capital to the Classroom
series tracking the implementation of No Child Left Behind in its fifth year, the Center on Education Policy offers the following two reports:
- Implementing the No Child Left Behind Teacher Requirements. This study finds that more than half of states and two-thirds of school districts report that No Child Left Behind's “highly qualified” teacher requirements have had little effect on student achievement.
- Choices, Changes, and Challenges: Curriculum and Instruction in the NCLB Era. The report finds that 62 percent of school districts increased the amount of time spent in elementary schools on English language arts or math, whereas 44 percent of districts reduced time spent on other subjects, lunch, and recess.
Both reports are available at
Gauging Growth: How to Judge No Child Left Behind? Published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA), this report indicates that more progress was made in raising test scores before No Child Left Behind than in the four years following enactment of the law. The report is available at
Standards-Based Accountability Under No Child Left Behind: Experiences of Teachers and Administrators in Three States. This report by the Rand Corporation discusses the effects of standards-based accountability policies on schools and points out the potentially negative consequences of a testing culture. The report is available at
State and Local Implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. Volume I—Title I School Choice, Supplemental Education Services, and Student Achievement. This report, prepared by the National Longitudinal Study of No Child Left Behind for the U.S. Department of Education, examines the characteristics of students in Title I schools participating in school choice and supplementary education services and the related impact on student achievement. The report is available at www.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/choice/implementation/achievementanalysis.pdf.
Amy M.Azzam is Senior Associate Editor, Educational Leadership;
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Recently, the makers and lead actors of Chehre shared the poster of the film featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Emraan Hashmi, Annu Kapoor, and Krystle D’Souza. However, Rhea, who is also a part of Chehre, didn’t see herself in the poster.
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The Jalebi actor had shared her first look from the movie in July 2019, a year before she was embroiled in the controversy surrounding her boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Rhea is upset after being cropped from the Chehre poster.
A close friend of Rhea Chakraborty told the entertainment portal, “After all that she had gone through in 2020 she was somehow trying to piece together her life again…only to be rudely awakened to this. She is not welcome in Bollywood, it seems”.
“After what she went through, do you think this snub would shatter her? Not at all. She has fought many hurdles during the last year. She would fight this one too,” she said further.
Rhea Chakraborty faced severe backlash from SSR fans on social media after the late actor’s sudden demise. During the investigation, Rhea was alleged to be part of a drug syndicate that supplied drugs to the late actor. She was also arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in September 2020 and stayed in police custody for a month.
Talking about the film, Chehre will hit the theaters on April 30. The film was scheduled to release in July 2020 but was pushed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Directed by Rumy Jafry, the film also stars Rhea Chakraborty, Drithiman Chakroborthy, Raghubir Yadav, and Siddhanth Kapoor.


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Zone Out to Daylight Dies’ New Video for ‘Dreaming of Breathing’
Daylight Dies have to be the most European sounding American band on the planet. Not that that's a bad thing, in fact it's quite the contrary as I listen to a ton of bands from both sides of the pond. And because of that, I like to think that I'm pretty damn good at sorting out who's from where just by listening to the band's music and knowing nothing else about them. But if you were to play Daylight Dies for me without letting me know who they are (because admittedly I haven't heard a lot of their stuff) I would definitely say Europe.
Anyway, the quintet out of North Carolina have a new album called A Frail Becoming and while the first video from the album for "Dreaming of Breathing" isn't groundbreaking by any stretch of the imagination (but really, how many are?) it's a good introduction to a melodic death/doom band that is sure to be garnering more of my attention from now on.

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Cannabis Derived Terpenes
Vivimu's Cannabis Derived Terpenes are made for mixing with cannabinoid distillates to add a rich flavor to your dabbing experience. This product can be added manually by injecting the syringe into your distillate. Make sure to mix it before adding it to your dab tool.
- Amount: 1 ml
Delta 9 Content: Below 0.3% THC, see COA tab.
- Ingredients: Terpene
- Flavors: 10 variations
NOTE: WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT, DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE ANY MACHINERY.
Before using this product, seek medical advice. Use with caution if you are nursing, pregnant, or have any other medical issues, whether known or unknown. To use or purchase, you must be at least 21 years old. To buy or use, it must be allowed in your state or region.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTES
- A DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ANY WAY.
- In certain persons, this product may have an impact on their heart rate, blood pressure, or intraocular pressure. Use this product only on a doctor's advice if you have any heart, blood pressure, eye pressure, or associated conditions, whether known or unknown.
- Your chances of failing a drug test increase if you consume hemp product(s). If you have to pass a drug test, avoid using this product.
- For certain folks, this product can be intoxicating. When using this product, do not drive or operate any machinery. Before using this product, seek medical advice.
Terpenes are compounds that are found in many plants. They are commonly associated with hemp plants since they have a high concentration of terpenes. Terpenes can also be found in Pine, Lavender, and even orange peels. Even though most terpenes occur in trace amounts, some of the stronger terpenes tend to blend together and create a terpene profile that is associated with certain items. For example, Sunset Sherbet would smell completely different than Runtz even though they are both hemp strains. The terpenes in a hemp plant are found in the trichomes. Trichomes are minuscule resinous pods that cover the exterior of the plant. Terpenes can act as a natural deterrent to predators since the odor can be considered off putting to certain species.
Benefits of Terpenes
Scientists have even noted that terpenes could have a role in the entourage effect of cannabinoids. Scientists combined terpenes with cannabinoids and realized that the effects of pain relief were amplified with no additional side effects.
Types of Extraction:
Steam distillation, also known as vacuum steam distillation, is one of the most popular methods of terpene extraction. This method of extraction involves heating water to the point of steaming, once the water is steaming the steam is then pumped into a still where there is plant material. The process causes the sacs on the plant material to rupture, after that the essential oils are taken away with the steam to a separate chamber for cooling. In the cooling chamber, the essential oils (terpenes) are separated from the water.
CO2 extraction sounds like a polar opposite. As opposed to steam, plant matter is exposed to CO2 solvents to extract the essential oils (terpenes).
Cannabis Derived Terpenes Strains offered:
Animal Mints - Animal Mints is an Indica dominant hybrid strain. It was created through the crossing of Animal Cookies and Sinmint Cookies.
Biscotti - Biscotti is an Indica dominant hybrid strain. It’s lineage created through crossing of Gelato #25 and South Florida OG or Gelato #25 crossed with South Florida OG and Girl Scout cookies depending on source.
Dogwalker - Dogwalker is considered to be a 50/50 hybrid or Indica dominant hybrid strain depending on source. It was created through the crossing of Albert Walker OG and Chemdawg 91.
Dosilatto - Dosilatto is an Indica dominant hybrid strain. It is created through crossing Do-Si-Dos and Gelato #41.
Flavor Crystals- Flavor Crystals is an indica dominant hybrid strain. It is created through crossing Grape Pie and Legend Orange Apricot.
Marshmallow OG - Marshmallow OG is an indica dominant hybrid strain. It is created through crossing Chemdawg D and Triangle Kush and Jet Fuel Gelato.
Purple Platinum Punch- Purple Platinum Punch is an indica dominant hybrid strain. It is created through crossing Granddaddy Purple and Larry OG.
Runtz- Runtz is a 50/50 hybrid. It is created through crossing Zkittlez X Gelato.
SFV OG (San Fernando Valley OG) - SFV OG is a sativa-dominant hybrid. It is created through crossing SFV OG Kush and Afghani #1. This is a completely different strain than SFV OG Kush, which is an indica dominant hybrid.
Sunset Sherbert - Sunset Sherbet is an indica dominant hybrid strain. It is created through crossing Girl Scout Cookies with Pink Panties.
What are Cannabis Derived Terpenes?
Terpenes are the aromatic compounds found in many plants, including hemp. They are responsible for the distinct scents and flavors of different strains of marijuana, and have been found to have a variety of potential therapeutic benefits.
Recent research has shown that terpenes may have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and even anti-tumor properties. They may also interact with the body's endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating a wide range of physiological processes, including mood, appetite, and pain perception.
Some of the most common terpenes found in hemp include myrcene, limonene, and linalool. Myrcene, for example, is known for its relaxing and sedative effects, while limonene is said to have a more uplifting and energizing effect. Linalool, on the other hand, is known for its ability to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.
The differences between Cannabis-derived and Non-Cannabis-derived Terpenes?
One of the main differences between cannabis-derived and hemp-derived terpenes is the concentration of the compounds. Cannabis plants tend to have higher concentrations of terpenes than hemp plants, which means that cannabis-derived terpenes are generally more potent and have a stronger aroma and flavor. This is one of the reasons why cannabis strains are often more sought-after by those looking for a specific aroma or flavor profile.
Another difference between the two types of terpenes is the types of compounds found in each. Although both cannabis and hemp contain a wide variety of terpenes, the specific types of terpenes found in each plant can vary. For example, the terpene myrcene is found in high concentrations in some cannabis strains, but is less common in hemp. On the other hand, the terpene beta-caryophyllene is found in high concentrations in some hemp strains, but is less common in cannabis.
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Different Strains of Cannabis Derived Terpenes
Different strains of cannabis contain different levels of terpenes, which can affect the aroma and potential effects of the plant. Some common strains of terpenes found in cannabis include:
- Myrcene: known for its musky, earthy aroma and sedative effects, often found in indica strains
- Limonene: known for its citrus aroma and potential mood-lifting effects, often found in sativa strains
- Pinene: known for its piney aroma and potential effects on focus and memory, often found in both indica and sativa strains
- Linalool: known for its floral aroma and potential calming effects, often found in hybrid strains.
It is important to note that the effects of terpenes are not well understood and more research is needed in this field. It is also possible that the effects of terpenes may be enhanced or altered when combined with other compounds found in cannabis, such as cannabinoids like THC and CBD.
Cannabis Derived Terpenes - Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cannabis Derived Terpenes make you high?
Terpenes are compounds found in many plants, including cannabis, that are responsible for their unique aromas. While terpenes are known to have therapeutic properties, they do not typically produce a "high" on their own. The compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, terpenes can interact with THC and other cannabinoids to enhance or modify the effects of the plant. Some terpenes may also have similar effects to THC, by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, but this is still under research.
Are Cannabis Derived Terpenes Legal?
In the United States, the legality of terpenes depends on their source. If they are derived from hemp, they are legal as hemp is legal. However, if they are derived from marijuana, they are illegal under federal law because marijuana is still a Schedule I controlled substance. However, some states have legalized medical or recreational marijuana use and so the terpenes derived from marijuana may be legal in those states.
It's important to note that laws and regulations regarding terpenes are constantly evolving, and it is recommended to check your local laws and regulations before purchasing or using terpenes.
What is the age limit for using Cannabis Derived Terpenes?
The age limit for using cannabis-derived terpenes varies depending on the laws of the specific state or country where they are being used. In the United States, cannabis and its derivatives, including terpenes, are still illegal under federal law as marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. However, some states have legalized medical or recreational use of marijuana, and have set their own age limits for cannabis use.
In states where marijuana is legal for recreational use, the age limit is usually 21 years old, the same as the legal drinking age. This means that individuals who are 21 years or older are legally allowed to purchase and use cannabis-derived terpenes. In states where marijuana is legal for medical use, the age limit may be lower, typically 18 years old, with a doctor's recommendation.
What do Cannabis Derived Terpenes do?
It's important to note that the effects of terpenes on the body can vary depending on the specific terpene, the dosage, and the individual. Also, the research on the effects of terpenes on the body is still in its early stages and more research is needed to fully understand their effects.
How do Cannabis Derived Terpenes compared to THC and CBD?
Cannabis-derived terpenes, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are all compounds found in the cannabis plant and they have different effects on the body.
Terpenes are the compounds responsible for the unique smells and flavors of different strains of cannabis. They are known to have a wide range of effects on the body, such as modulation of neurotransmitters, anti-inflammatory and pain relief, antioxidant properties, antibacterial and antifungal properties, and sedative and relaxing effects. Terpenes also have been found to interact with other compounds found in the plant, like THC and CBD, to enhance or modulate their effects. This is known as the entourage effect.
THC is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. It binds to the CB1 receptors in the brain and alters the release of neurotransmitters. This causes changes in mood, perception, and cognitive function. It also has some medicinal properties such as reducing pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms.
CBD, on the other hand, does not produce psychoactive effects and does not bind to CB1 receptors, but it does interact with other receptors in the body such as the CB2 receptors and TRPV1 receptors. It has been found to have a wide range of medicinal properties, including reducing pain, inflammation, seizures, and anxiety. It also may have neuroprotective effects and may help with addiction and withdrawal.
In summary, Terpenes are responsible for the unique smells and flavors of different strains of cannabis, and may interact with other compounds found in the plant like THC and CBD to enhance or modulate their effects. THC is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, while CBD is non-psychoactive and has a wide range of medicinal properties.

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Deals leveraged nearly $112.6 million in outside capital in the second quarter of the fiscal year
New Haven, Conn. – March 23, 2022 – Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies, today announced that it invested $15.1 million across 47 transactions during the second quarter of its 2022 fiscal year, ending December 31, 2021.
In terms of investment breakdown, CI directed approximately $5.7 million toward companies in the technology sector and $4.8 million toward healthcare companies. The remaining funds were invested across other industries, including climate tech and consumer goods.
The investments leveraged an additional $112.6 million in outside capital. CI’s largest investments of the quarter went to Covr Financial Technologies, Tamarack Global, Halda Therapeutics, CytoVeris and Intellihealth.
Year-to-date for the second quarter, CI has invested $22M and has leveraged $860M in the first two quarters of the fiscal year.
“In the second quarter, CI saw a high volume of investment transactions,” said David Wurzer, executive vice president and chief investment officer at Connecticut Innovations. “Our portfolio companies continue to grow and raise the capital they need to be successful.”
In addition, CI reported more than 100 angels invested $7.7 million across 33 qualified Connecticut businesses through the Angel Investor Tax Credit program.
About Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations (CI) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm and the leading source of financing and ongoing support for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies. CI provides venture capital and strategic supprt for early-stage technology companies, financial support for innovation and collaboration, and connections to its well-established network of partners and professionals. For more information, please visit http://www.ctinnovations.com.

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“A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem” Hannah Smith was 14 years old when she decided she didn’t want to live anymore. She took her last breath before she hanged herself on August 2, 2013. Hannah was cyber bullied on the website Ask.fm, and her family believes the bullying triggered her suicide. The cruel messages were sent anonymously to Hannah, and some even told her to she should kill herself (Smith-Spark). Her father, David Smith , grievingly asked, “how many more teengers will kill themselves because of online abuse before something is done?” (“Hannah Smith”). Unfortunately, Hannah wasn’t the first or the last victim of suicide . Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death out of all ages in the United States of the…show more content… Learning and understanding more about the infinite causes of suicide in teens and young adults can help people prevent others from committing this dreadful act.
Teenagers and young adults who suffer from mental health illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and insomnia, are at a greater risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts ("About Suicide"). Megan Fickert, a sophomore at Fairmount High school, killed herself after suffering from depression since fifth grade. Her mother, Michelle Fox, reflected, “Megan has been sick for years, and I’ve been trying to get her help for years.” Her family assured bullying wasn’t a factor. Her brother, Kevin Fickert, pondered “Nobody really knows why. We’ll never know” (McCarthy). About 95% of people who die by suicide have a psychological disorder -- such as depression -- at the time of death ("About Suicide"). Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 20 million people in the United States. The symptoms of depression are: sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities on use to enjoy, change in weight, difficulty in sleeping or oversleeping, energy, feeling of worthlessness, and thoughts of death or suicide (“Depression...”). Depression is not just caused by one sole reason, but from several factors which vary from person to person. Major life changes -- such as the death of a loved one, a divorce,

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The Indian Rocks Bascule Bridge, located at Mile Marker 128.9 on the GIWW about seven miles south of Clearwater, carries to and from the Florida mainland to Indian Rocks Beach.
Use NOAA Chart 11411.
The bridge has a closed vertical clearance of 25 feet with 90 feet of vertical clearance in the center span. The current chart lists the bridge as Under Construction, but the new bridge is complete as of this writing. As is typical with most channel in The Narrows, the depths range from four to six feet.
This bridge opens on signal at all times.
The bridge can be opened by horn signal (one long, one short) or by hailing the bridge tender on VHF Channel 09. (All bridges in the state of Florida must be hailed on VHF Channel 09.)


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A book telling the story of social history, the development of modern medicine and wild, pioneering adventure has been produced by Glanton Heritage Group, in association with the Bailiffgate Museum.
Singin’ Hinnies is an absorbing account of the trials and tribulations of the Robertson family from 1859 to the mid-1960s and their life in the village of Glanton.
Written in 1975 by Joyce Robertson, the last surviving member of the family, the faded hand-typed manuscript lay amongst boxes of family correspondence until three years ago when it fell into the hands of the Glanton Heritage Group.
The group was formed in 2010 by a small band of villagers who were passionate about retaining the iconic red telephone box which BT wanted to remove following decommissioning.
The parish council was persuaded to adopt the box for the sum of £1 and, following extensive renovation, the box now stands very proudly on the junction of West Turnpike and Front Street.
While the renovation was being carried out, attention turned to other heritage features of this historic Northumberland village and the Glanton Heritage Group was set up to protect, restore and enhance the heritage of the village and parish along with researching and archiving its history.
The group spent three years digitising Joyce Robertson’s manuscript; secured funding, digitised hundreds of family photographs from glass plate negatives, designed, fact checked, proofed and ultimately published Singin’ Hinnies.
Mike Mason, chairman of Glanton Heritage Group, said: “This has been a monumental task met by a small kitchen table community group who have dedicated their spare time to seeing this project through to completion.
“The group appreciates the assistance given by the Bailiffgate Museum and Heritage Lottery Fund in the preparation of this book.
“We know Joyce Robertson would be thrilled that her book has at last been published and we hope that it will now be enjoyed by everyone who reads it.”
All proceeds of the book will go towards the group’s aims and it is on sale via the museum.
The Duke of Northumberland was presented with a copy of the book at the special reopening ceremony of the museum on Tuesday.
CAPTION: Glanton Heritage Group members Mike Mason, Susan Williams, Sue Rogers, John Lang and Richard Verrill at the launch of Singin’ Hinnies. Absent from photo are Pru Redman and Dave Holdsworth.

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Saul Alinsky used to laugh about community organizers engaged in ad hoc demonstrations who would run to a convenient alley and frantically flip through their books trying to find what to do next. Peter Ackerman and Christopher Krueglers Strategic Nonviolent Conflict is the book to use when it comes to strategizing about nonviolence, but it can scarcely be consulted on the run! Yet it is intensely practical.
In unnecessarily dry opening chapters, the authors lay out a new kind of "12-step" program that provides 12 criteria for judging the success or failure of nonviolent struggles. The genius of the book is that groups planning nonviolent actions can reflect on these criteria in advance, anticipating countermoves by opponents, developing clear fallback strategies for use when the primary strategy bogs down, fails, or encounters overwhelming resistance.
The excitement of the book surfaces in six case studies that provide grist for testing the 12 criteria. Readers may object to the treatment of Gandhi; they may be puzzled at the authors decision to limit the evaluation to actual campaigns without reference to their later outcomes; they may bridle at the deliberate exclusion of religious motivation and philosophy as ingredients in nonviolent struggles. But one can only be grateful for this immensely valuable contribution to both the theory and practice of nonviolence.
Strategic Nonviolent Conflict: The Dynamics of People Power in the Twentieth Century. By Peter Ackerman and Christopher Kruegler. Praeger, 1994.
WALTER WINK teaches at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City and is the author, most recently, of Engaging the Powers (Augsburg Fortress, 1993).

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The staff at the Arizona Dreamers Coalition watched intently as the U.S. House debated The Dream and Promise Act.
One provides a pathway to citizenship for over 3-million dreamers, and the other providing a pathway for farmworker immigrants.
While the vote provides hope, Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva said, “Now, millions will be able to live, work, attend school, and serve in our military without fear of deportation.”
Karina Ruiz, the director of the Arizona Dreamers Coalition was more measured. “It only includes about 3-million immigrant youth and TPS holders (Temporary Protected Status). We know this is not perfect however it is a good first step.”
Karina Ruiz is a dreamer, and for 9 years, she has ridden the roller coaster of emotions life offers immigrants who have no country to call home. After coming out of the shadows in 2012 with the promise of a pathway to citizenship, Ruiz still waits like 28-thousand other Arizona Dreamers.
In 2019 the House passed similar immigration legislation only to have it die in the Senate.
“We know the real battle is in the Senate. Senator Kelly and Senator Sinema are key in this fight,” Ruiz said. “They must realize and understand if we continue with the filibuster in the Senate anything with immigration or the progressive agenda is not going to happen.”
In December, a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to re-open DACA applications. The Obama-era program that shields undocumented immigrants who came to the country as children from deportation.
One of the first to apply in Arizona was Daniel Fernandez, a college student who earned a full scholarship to Grand Canyon University.
“I’ve been here for 17 years. I’m not American on paper. I’m American in every other aspect,” Fernandez said.
Fernandez may have to wait a while longer for that day when he can become a U.S. citizen.
The mounting immigration crisis on the southern border is not likely to change any Republican votes in the Senate.
In fact, it might cause a few Democrats to vote against the Dream and Promise Act.

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|Proclamation № 1081|
|Proclaiming a State of Martial Law in the Philippines|
|Enacted by||Ferdinand Marcos|
|Date enacted||September 21, 1972|
|Date signed||September 23, 1972|
Proclamation № 1081 was the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. It became effective throughout the entire country on 21 September 1972, and was announced to the public two days later. It was formally lifted on 17 January 1981—six months before the first presidential election in the Philippines in twelve years.
Under the pretext of an assassination attempt on then-Defence Secretary (now Senator) Juan Ponce Enrile and an ensuing Communist insurgency, President Marcos enacted the Proclamation that he might be able to rule by military power.
He initially signed the Proclamation on 17 September 1972, but it was postdated to 21 September because of his superstitions and numerological beliefs that were related to the number seven. Marcos formally announced the Proclamation in a live television and radio broadcast from Malacañang Palace a further two days later on the evening of 23 September 1972.
The following year, President Marcos replaced the 1935 Constitution with a new one that changed the system of government from a presidential to a parliamentary one, with himself remaining in power as both head of state (with the title "President") and head of government (titled "Prime Minister"). President Marcos also manipulated elections and had his political coalition–the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL; English: New Society Movement)–control the unicameral legislature he created, known as the Batasang Pambansa.
General orders .1.
Listed below are the general orders promulgated by President Marcos following the declaration of Martial Law.
General Order № 1 - The President proclaimed that he shall direct the entire government, including all its agencies and instrumentalities, and exercise all powers of his office including his role as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
General Order № 2 – The President directed the Secretary of National Defense to arrest or cause the arrest and take into his custody the individuals named in the attached list and to hold them until otherwise so ordered by the President or by his duly designated representative, as well as to arrest or cause the arrest and take into his custody and to hold them otherwise ordered released by him or by his duly authorized representative such persons who may have committed crimes described in the Order.
General Order № 3 – The President ordered that all executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies and instrumentalities of the National Government, government owned or controlled corporations, as well all governments of all the provinces, cities, municipalities and barrios should continue to function under their present officers and employees, until otherwise ordered by the President or by his duly designated representatives. The President further ordered that the Judiciary should continue to function in accordance with its present organization and personnel, and should try to decide in accordance with existing laws all criminal and civil cases, except certain cases enumerated in the Order.
General Order № 4 – The President ordered that a curfew be maintained and enforced throughout the Philippines from twelve o’clock midnight until four o’clock in the morning.
General Order № 5 – All rallies, demonstrations and other forms of group actions including strikes and picketing in vital industries such as in companies engaged in manufacture or processing as well as in production or processing of essential commodities or products for exports, and in companies engaged in banking of any kind, as well as in hospitals and in schools and colleges are prohibited.
General Order № 6 – No person shall keep, possess or carry outside of his residence any firearm unless such person is duly authorized to keep, possess or carry any such firearm except to those who are being sent abroad in the service of the Philippines.
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This weekend was "like a slurry" of all the worst aspects of Donald Trump: Treason, racism, incompetence, and a ban on his fanboys' one-time Reddit HQ.
Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast have some thoughts on these matters in Episode 21 of The New Abnormal. “It's not just treason. It's historic treason,” Rick says about the revelation that the Russians offered bounties on U.S. soldiers—and Trump kissed up to the Kremlin anyway.
“This is a guy who was already going down into the dustbin of history. And now there's going to be a line at his grave where they're going to have to throw cat litter down. Because people are gonna piss on it for all time,” he adds.
Plus! Democratic Rep. Connor Lamb talks up his favorite Republican and what it’s really like to be a “moderate” and a Marine in a grossly bipartisan Congress. Then, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison gets real about police unions.
“I'm reluctant to even call it a police union because a union is an honorable, wonderful institution,” he says. “These institutions are not like that at all. The teacher's union does not deliberately harm the kids. Nurses don't hurt the patients. UAW doesn't break the cars.”
He also explains what the call to defund the police really means and why no action has been taken in Breonna Taylor’s case: “Some action should have been taken by now.”
To top things off, Molly dishes on White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany: “At least with Sean Spicer, you did feel he possessed a human soul. Whereas with Kaylee, it's just this sort of terrifying, blonde sea of obfuscation.”
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Police Search St. Louis Mansion of Couple Who Pointed Guns at Protesters: Reports
The police arrived on Friday evening with a search warrant and seized the rifle wielded by Mark McCloskey during the June 28 incident, the KMOV news channel in St. Louis said.
McCloskey and his wife, Patricia McCloskey, are both personal injury lawyers, and have said they were frightened for their lives when demonstrators protesting against police violence marched by their mansion on their way to the home of St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson.
Videos show the couple, who are white, shouting at Black and white protesters to keep off their property over several minutes while some in the crowd record the scene on their cellphones, or shout out that the protesters have no interest in causing the couple harm. Patricia McCloskey pointed a handgun at the crowd.
The McCloskeys, a lawyer representing them and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department did not respond to requests for comment.
Soon after the incident, Kimberly Gardner, the city's chief prosecutor, said she was alarmed by the videos and that her office was investigating a possible infringement of people's right to peacefully protest, saying in a statement that "intimidation or threat of deadly force will not be tolerated."
The couple have said they were within their rights to defend their property.
The McCloskeys have repeatedly filed lawsuits or threatened to do so in order to defend their property rights, according to an investigation published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Saturday.
In 2013, Mark McCloskey destroyed bee hives just outside his mansion's wall that were placed there by a neighboring synagogue in order to provide honey for Rosh Hashanah celebrations, the newspaper reported. McCloskey left a note saying he would sue the congregation if they did not remove all trace of the hives.
(Reporting by Jonathan Allen in New York; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
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If ever there was a film that held a universe where dozens of stories could be told, that film is Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s love letter to the horror genre, Cabin in the Woods (2012). If ever there was a film that made sure that a continued story was completely out of the question, that film would be also be Cabin in the Woods. Yet, rumors and speculation have haunted the internet. The man who brought this universe to life recently spoke to Fandango to try and put an end to those rumors and speculation.
“We had some crazy ideas but Joss [Whedon] and I both felt strongly that we didn’t want to do it just to do it. Right? I’m very lucky that I get to keep making movies, I don’t need to just go make a sequel for the sake of making a sequel. The only way we could do it is if we could do it justice, and the truth is, it’s a hard one to do justice to. Every version of continuing the story undercuts the ending that we had in Cabin, and I just feel like that continues to be the perfect ending for that movie and I never want to undercut it.”
As sad as not having another Cabin In The Woods is, you have to respect him for not wanting to do a sequel just because people want there to be one. Holding on to the integrity of the original is a noble thing to do.
Although it seems like a sequel isn’t going to happen, Goddard makes sure to reiterate what he’s been saying since the original premiered in 2012. He explains: “I mean, look, I never say never, either. I’ve learned, tomorrow, that a bolt of lightning could strike and you could think of an idea that does the first one justice, but I haven’t quite had that idea yet, I haven’t had the idea yet that makes me go, ‘Oh, we have to drop everything and do that now”.
As an uberfan of The Cabin in the Woods, I stand in the midst of not wanting a sequel. The feels that were experienced when Fran Kranz‘s Marty and Kristen Connolly’s Dana infiltrated the facility could never be replicated. The appearance of Sigourney Weaver as The Director could never be replicated. But just like Goddard doesn’t completely rule out a sequel occurring if a brilliant idea came to him or Joss Whedon, I – as I’m sure many fans – would never rule out setting their eyes on to whatever idea is created.
Are you down for a continuation of the Cabin in the Woods universe? What creature featured on the betting board would you like to see have a spinoff story? The Merman? The unicorn? Kevin? Let us know over on Twitter, Reddit, or the Horror Movie Fiend Club on Facebook.


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Once again, Morrison County has fared poorly in the annual countywide health rankings provided by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. This year, the county ranks 82nd highest among Minnesota’s 87 counties, down from 78th last year, when only 85 counties were measured.
While it is tempting to criticize the rankings for using dated information, the indication is still that Morrison County residents need to do more to help themselves become healthier, and thereby happier.
(This year’s rankings uses 30 different criteria, but only four include information from 2012. Most of the information is from 2010-11, but some go as far back as 2008.)
While the county does not rank in the top half in any category on which the rankings are built, the key area where the county is struggling to improve is in morbidity rate, where it ranks 86th. Morbidity is how healthy we are as a people.
The rankings say 18 percent of county residents are considered to be in poor or fair health. This compares to 11 percent statewide and 10 percent nationally. This variance is greater than the margin for error, so it is clear that county residents have room for improvement.
The rankings state that the county loses 5,929 years of life per 100,000 population. If one does the math, that suggests that we are losing almost four years of life on average.
Key areas where county residents score worse than state or national norms are adult smoking, obesity, alcohol use, motor vehicle crash rate, teen birth rate and access to primary care phsyicians and dentists.
Fortunately, some county residents are getting organized to do something about it. The Healthy Communities Collaborative’s Live Better, Live Longer task force is working to encourage county residents to eat healthier, exercise more and belong to groups (the last because research finds that people with friends and a sense of purpose live longer than those who don’t).
In fact, three dates county residents should put on their calendars are May 1, when the Little Falls Day of Caring takes place; May 15, when national fitness expert Robert Sweetgall will preach the gospel of exercise throughout the county at various events and May 17, when the HCC’s annual Rock ‘n Run will take place at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. More details will be forthcoming, but let it be said that by participating in any or all three could lead to a healthier lifestyle for any county resident.


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As an evangelist for blogging in the corporate sector, I would like to be able to believe that the new, grandly titled Blog Council will be successful and will help advance the role, significance and effectiveness of blogging in the corporate sector.
But I wonder.
Because like Dave Taylor, I am bemused by the idea of a congeries of corporations setting up a private forum to discuss blogging issues and in passing wonder why these corporations didn’t think it would be a good idea to mingle with some actual, real-life bloggers a few weeks ago in Las Vegas at BlogWorld Expo. As Dave writes:
We had over a thousand of the smartest trend-setting bloggers and new media people in the world all neatly in one place. That’s how you learn, guys, from talking with the best in the business — and everyone else — not by hiring an expensive consultant to have discussions behind closed doors.
I understand the anxiety some corporate leaders have about blogging. And I’m probably less sanguine about the real risks than are some of my fellow blogging evangelists. But if these corporations think they are going to cut through to an anxiety-free zone by pulling the wagons into a circle and having a private confab with one another, excluding deliberately and explicitly any other voices (except perhaps some as yet unnamed consultants), they are really missing the point about blogging and social media.
As for the Blog Council site, which looks at a quick glance like a blog, the phrase Potemkin village comes to mind – as Dave observes, no comments, no trackbacks and the “author” of the posts is “Blog Council”. Transparency? Authenticity? Or just early days?
Robert Scoble is also skeptical, wondering whether the Blog Council will help big companies get small conversations (via Drew Myers).
Mark “Rizzn” Hopkins’ acerbicly witty comments on Mashable made me cringe thinking of past endless meetings when I worked on policy development committees. Not to mention reminding me of the often risible, regularly disheartening outcomes.
Duncan Riley questions the choice/significance of the name and the usefulness of the concept.
On a more favorable note, Shel Holz draws some positive parallels with another industry group he has participated in and wishes the new venture well. He also links to posts on the topic on other blogs, where I read the general tone as favorable and supportive, with comments wandering between questioning and supportive.
Ross Dawson acknowledges the skeptical comments going round but is positive (Update 2011: there was a link here but it does not work now):
Most corporations are too uncertain about what blogging is and what it entails to get going. This type of engagement with their peers is the best possible way to allay fears and help them to develop corporate blogging in a constructive manner.
Josh Hallett has an interesting slant on the story in his post ANBT:The Blog Council, where “ANBT” stands for Andy’s Next Big Thing, referencing the founder/organizer of the Blog Council, Andy Sernovitz, formerly head honcho at the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) and congratulating Andy on realizing the plan he had previously shared with Josh.
What I’d be interested to know is whether, once these deliberations have been held, there will be any sharing of information and insights, any testing of ideas and directions in the broader blogosphere. Or will the rest of us just have to look at the walls of this private garden and wonder?
Business coach and digital entrepreneur. With coach training from Coachville.com and its Graduate School of Coaching, and a founding member of the International Association of Coaching, Des has been coaching business owners and entrepreneurs for the past 20 years. Over the same period he has also been actively engaged in promoting the business opportunities of the digital economy. He is a certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) coach, and a certified specialist in social media strategy and affiliate marketing.


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Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn Nash Jan. 14 at St. Bernard's
Marilyn A. Nash, 85, a longtime Stewartville resident died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, where she had been a resident in the memory care facility for several months.
Marilyn Angela Emanuel was born Nov. 6, 1936, in Johnsburg to Leo and Bertha Emanuel. She attended Visitation Catholic School in Stacyville, Iowa, graduating in 1954.
Marilyn was married on May 7, 1960, at St. Pius Catholic Church in Rochester to Harvey Nash. Following their marriage, the couple moved to Stewartville in 1965, where they raised their family and continued to make their home for many years. Marilyn was a homemaker and was employed at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years until her retirement. Harvey was a longtime employee for the city of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Nash died on Feb. 14, 2021. Marilyn was an active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Stewartville, and thoroughly enjoyed volunteering with St. Marys Hospital Auxiliary and the Stewartville Lioness Club. She will long be remembered for her love of the Minnesota Twins, bus trips, painting pumpkins to share with others, and baking a wide variety of cookies.
Marilyn is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Julie) Nash of Ankeny, Iowa, Brian (Sylvia) Nash of Rochester, Laurie (Jay) Deihs of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Cindy Nash of Rochester; grandchildren, Megan (Nate) Rudis, Rebecca (Matt) Cleghorn, Morgan Deihs, Samuel Deihs, Hailey Nash, Austin Nash, Jonathan (Haleigh) Nash, and Jaelynn Nash; great-grandchildren, Hallie and Garrett Rudis and Anna Nash; sisters-in-law, Coralee Emanuel, Laurel Emanuel, Gloria Engel, Florene Whipple and LaDonna Nash; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey, her parents, her four older brothers, Robert, Daniel, Carl, and Francis, and a grandson, Caleb Nash.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Stewartville with Fr. Kevin Connolly officiating. Burial and a committal service will take place at the church cemetery.
A time of visitation for family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday morning at the church.
Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray Funeral Home in Stewartville. Condolences and memories of Marilyn are welcome at www.griffin-gray.com.
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Ty Shon Jacob Farm is situated on the top of a little mountain in the small village of Tranch, close to the town of Pontypool at the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Blaenavon World Heritage Site is a few miles up the valley. Cardiff, the Capital of Wales, is just half an hour away. There are plenty of places to visit and things to do whilst staying with us here in Monmouthshire.
The Elderflower Suite is the family room that sleeps up to 5 people. It has a stone fireplace in the middle of the room and a large veranda overlooking the valley and the mountains opposite. The en suite has a wet room shower and large bath where you can watch the sun set over the mountain.
The Strawberry Suite is a smaller family room which has a patio garden outside of the bedroom window. The en suite has a wet room shower and bath.
The Honeysuckle Room is a double room with en suite shower with a patio garden outside of the bedroom window.
There is some stunning scenery around these Welsh mountains and valleys. You can bring your own horse and try it for yourself. We have stabling and grazing. Alternatively, ride from the farm next door. They have horses available and offer Parelli Horsemanship courses.
Pontypool was an important market and iron making town in the 18th Century. Coal mining was very important at that time too. The town has the largest Park in Wales which was donated by the Hanbury family the big land owners in the area. One of the busiest Dry Ski Slopes in Wales is situated at the edge of the Park.
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Rates: From £40 per person per night.
From £70 per room per night based on 2 people sharing.
Children are welcome.
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Off street parking.
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Bizarre item these togs are made from
A LOCAL swimwear designer has taken plastic recycling to the next level by becoming one of the first in the world to create eco-friendly togs from recycled plastic bottles.
Anna Crommelin, owner of Think Love Live, said 92 per cent of each of her swimwear items was made from recycled plastic bottles - an incredible achievement.
"The fashion industry has gone crazy pumping out low-quality, cheap garments that fall apart after a few years, adding to the rubbish we produce," she warned.
Her vision is to counter this by using fabric made from recycled plastic.
"Australians are showing they want to treat the planet with more respect by outlawing single use plastic bags, moving away from plastic straws and lining our bins with newspaper instead of plastic that doesn't break down.
"So, why not buy clothes made from waste?"
Ms Crommelin said in the light of how long it took for plastic bottles to breakdown, her swimwear was part of the solution for the environment.
"I want to be part of the slow fashion movement - clothes that are affordable and last," she said. "My swimwear is made up of polyester and spandex. It takes 50 per cent less energy to produce recycled polyester than to create it from scratch."
And for those who can't or don't wear bikinis, she said they too could help reduce plastic waste.
"They can start with not buying single-use plastic bottles, using their own mugs when they order coffee, taking their own bags when they shop and by not buying pre-packaged fruit and vegetables," she said.
She also encouraged locals to seek out ethical fashion and to talk to local businesses about how they could change practices that harm the environment.
"As consumers, we all can write to companies and change our behaviour because it's working."
Ms Crommelin said governments could also help.
"They can invest more in supporting closed-loop, supply chain manufacturing so that the plastic we have turns into reams of fabric, which local designers can use to create spectacular pieces," she said.
"There are recycling plants for plastic in this country, but they don't have the ability to turn plastic bottles into fabric. Other countries are harnessing this innovation and governments and business are investing in this overseas.
"Companies need to look at plastic alternatives," she said.
The designer said it was disturbing to read stories about councils wanting to stop recycling. "In the long run, investing in recycling plastic can save so much energy," she said.
"Sadly, there are no manufacturing plants in Australia that can do what we need to them to do."
Unfortunately, it was cheaper to manufacture bottles than to recycle and this had to change.


Anyone who has repaired sealant joints on EIFS walls knows that it can be a real project. Unlike robust materials such as stone and metal, EIFS does not lend itself well to Rambo-type techniques for removing the old sealant. This makes installing the new sealant difficult, since it must have a clean surface to adhere to. The process of removing old sealant and preparing the edge of the EIFS for the new sealant, approaches getting your teeth cleaned in terms of being a fastidious process, and thus the whole process can take quite a while, and can therefore be expensive.
If you’ve ever replaced EIFS sealant joints, you must have thought, like I have, “There just has to be a better way.” Or, to be exact, “There must at least be another way.” There is, and, for lack of a better term, what is called surface-applied sealant strips, or “SASS,” for short.
SASS is a preformed ribbon of cured sealant that is bonded to the surface of the EIFS. It comes in rolls. SASS spans over top of the old sealant joint, like a Band-Aid. I’ve been involved with a number of projects on which SASS has been used and this month’s column will give some insights into using this unique sealing system.
The pitchThe first time I saw a resealing technique like SASS was on a hotel that had flat, prefabricated EIFS panels. The original caulking was in dismal shape. Upon trying to repair the old joints by picking and cleaning out the old sealant, the repair contractors lost their patience, and the costs went through the roof: It was simply too difficult and labor-intensive.
At that time, there was no such thing as SASS but the concept of applying a Band-Aid of sealant across the existing joints was attractive, for many reasons. For one, the old sealant could stay where it was, and thus it need neither be removed, nor the existing EIFS rebuilt, in order to install the new Band-Aid seal. A daring sealant contractor said he could apply an even strip of liquid sealant across the old joint. He said he could tool it to make it “look great.” He even showed us a sample, but we were skeptical: It was a sample. We doubted he could do it and be able to make it look good on this huge building. He made a template to produce the uniform sealant bead, and proceeded to do a trial job on the actual building. It looked great. We were amazed. In the end, the whole building was done this way. However, we all agreed that this was not something that most times would turn out so well. Something better was needed.
Nowadays, strips of sealant are made in the factory, in various widths, colors and textures, and are coiled up like ribbon. The strips are glued onto the surface using a structural adhesive. Both the strip and the adhesive are silicones. Thus, they are highly flexible under a wide range of temperatures, and have excellent longevity. SASS are, however, not without their idiosyncrasies. Here are a few.
Appearance can be a problem. When installed, SASS look like battens. This makes the joints conspicuous, and some people simply do not like the way they look. As an example, a typical EIFS sealant joint may be 3/4-inch wide. Add to that at least 1/2 inch of “grab” on either side of the joint for the SASS to stick to the EIFS, and you have a batten almost 2 inches wide. The strips are at least 1/8-inch thick, so, appearance wise, it’s equivalent to laying two yardsticks across the joint. On tall buildings, where the prominence of the SASS fades from view on the upper stories, it’s not so much of an issue. When it’s right next to you, it can be another story.
One way around this is to do a trial application at some inconspicuous location, and have the powers-to-be approve it. It’s surprising, sometimes, what people think looks OK vs. what they think looks horrible. There’s no accounting for people’s taste. Actually, their taste is often influenced by their wallet. The cost of installing SASS, even though the SASS themselves and the adhesive are not cheap, using them is a lot less complex than removing, rebuilding and replacing old sealant joints. This reduced labor cost can be a factor in the total cost of the fix. As a ballpark idea, SASS materials, on a lineal-foot-of-joint basis, (and this is just the sealant strip, and not the adhesive used to glue it to the EIFS) are about twice that of wet-applied sealant. Think about it: The amount of material in the strip is quite a bit more than the equivalent sealant bead; hence the cost. However, the labor to install the whole SASS “system” is less. So, in the end, the pricing tends to even out.
The flow must go onApplying SASS to corners and offsets can be a problem. Not being a liquid, SASS cannot flow into odd-shaped cavities. The strips must be bent, or cut and fitted. Sometimes, this just is not possible. Keep in mind that there’s nothing stopping one from using SASS in conjunction with regular, wet-applied sealants in these difficult areas. The sealant used in conjunction with the SASS should be the same product as the SASS. In other words, sealant manufacturers who make the SASS also make traditional sealants and the chemistries are compatible, and can be used in conjunction.
Most SASS are quite limp and flexible, and thus can be bent around normal corners, and can follow the shape of a gentle curve. If there are small offsets in the surface, the adhesive use to bond the strip to the EIFS can also help make up for the gap, without looking bad. This might occur, for instance, when the surface of the EIFS on one side of a joint is, say, 1/8 inch further in or out than the other side of the joint.
SASS can be cut and trimmed with shears or a razor knife. This is handy for mitering corners at windows and doors. It’s possible to create surprisingly neat looking sealant joints in this manner. Stock, molded SASS “shapes” are also available, including angles, miters and arched pieces, as well as custom, gasket-like shapes. SASS come in colors that, not surprisingly, are the same as the equivalent wet-applied sealants made by the same company.
Color matching can be an issue. Being made of silicone, most SASS do not readily accept paint; paint flakes off. Thus, if the adjacent EIFS is being painted, the paint should not be applied to the SASS, as it won’t adhere. There may be an obvious color difference between the SASS and the adjacent EIFS. There are, however, proprietary coatings that will adhere to SASS, but that means using the same coating on the whole wall: the EIFS and the SASS. Since these special coatings have the same paint repellant characteristics as the SASS, you become wedded to using those special coatings from there on.
If SASS is used to seal from a window frame or flashing to EIFS, care must be taken to make sure it bonds well to the adjacent non-EIFS material. Some windows and sheet metal have adhesion resistant types of finishes on them, and thus special primers may be needed to get the SASS adhesive to stick to them.
SASS are normally adhered directly to the EIFS finish; grinding off the EIFS finish to expose a raw basecoat is a daunting, and expensive, task. This means that the finish must be cleaned first. Thus, attaching the SASS is different from adhering wet-applied sealants, which normally should be bonded to the EIFS basecoat. Luckily, the granular nature of the EIFS finish gives a decent surface for the SASS adhesive to dig into and attach to. Also, the fact that the “motion” of the joint, as it expands and contracts, is in the plane of the wall, works well with the essential nature of adhesives: they work best when being “sheared,” rather than “pulled.” There’s a caveat to all this though: If there’s any doubt about the ability of the SASS adhesive to get a grip on the existing EIFS finish, adhesives test should be conducted to determine the quality of the bond, prior to using SASS.
Surface-applied sealant strips strike me as an underutilized product. Most of the time, they are used for repairs but nothing prevents them from being used on new construction. With the high cost of rebuilding failed sealant joints, and the demands of building owners for long lasting, watertight walls, SASS has a bright future—especially if someone can find a way to reduce the aesthetic problems and the cost of the raw materials.
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text: Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (Telugu: ఆడవారి మాటాలకు అర్ధాలు వేరులే, English: Women Say Something But Mean Something Else) is a 2007 Telugu language film, written and directed by using Tamil film director Selvaraghavan, making his directorial debut in the Telugu film industry. The movie stars Venkatesh and Trisha Krishnan inside the lead and Kota Srinivasa Rao and Sriram) in helping roles even as Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the song for the movie. The name for this movie become derived from a tune from N. T. R's Missamma. The movie turned into released commercially on 27 April 2007 and have become exceedingly a hit. It become additionally a critical success, prevailing 3 Nandi Awards and one Filmfare Award. Following the large success, the movie changed into remade into Tamil as Yaaradi Nee Mohini with Dhanush and Nayantara in lead.The function of Trisha Krishnan was first of all given to Jyothika Saravanan.


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While climate scepticism is a popular topic in fringe political groups, the evidence points to irreversible climate change with devastating impacts for poor communities if no action is taken.
"No doubt, Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate variability and change because of multiple stresses and low adaptive capacity. Environmental and climatic stress also raises existing inequalities between rich and poor," Professor Oliver C Ruppel told News24.
He is professor of Law at Stellenbosch University, specialising in Public International Law and Diplomacy, World Trade Law, Regional Integration Policy, Sustainable Development Law and International Environmental Law.
The UN IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) has identified extreme weather events as part of a global warming trend that could see a temperature rise of over 5°C by 2100.
"If you look at the trend then I think that's pretty unmistakable and any proper analysis would tell you that we are heading in that direction," said IPCC chair Rajendra Pachauri recently in Australia as the body discussed the heat waves that affected the country.
The IPCC said it expects more extreme weather events as climate change takes hold.
Sceptics, however, have argued that a Medieval warming period proves that global warming is part of a natural cycle.
"Claims that global average temperatures during Medieval times were warmer than present-day are based on a number of false premises," World Wide Fund for Nature climate expert Richard Worthington told News24.
He said the warming period was not as widespread as the sceptics argue, and noted that temperatures warmed up significantly in the latter half of the 20th century.
"There is wide scientific consensus that the increased number and intensity of climate change induced natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tsunamis and hurricanes, is of alarming concern," said Ruppel, though adding that not all climate events lead to disasters.
Environmental activists took a stronger line against climate change sceptics, arguing that the evidence was unambiguous.
"The rise of so-called 'climate denialists' is nothing new, even if it is positioned as something that is 'rising in prominence'. The science on climate change is clear: It is human-induced, and the longer we delay action the worse the impacts are likely to be," said Greenpeace Africa climate & energy campaigner Melita Steele.
Researchers in SA work with the IPCC on climate change, but there is no national consensus, said Worthington.
"The South African scientific community mostly participate with international scientific community, through the IPCC; work also done within Sanbi [the South African National Biodiversity Institute], CSIR, but no particularly nationalist process, nor an SA-specific consensus."
He added that the government adopted a National Climate Change Response White Paper in October 2011.
According to Ruppel, who serves as AR5 co-ordinating lead author for the Chapter on Africa of the UN IPCC, Working Group II, policies need to be in place to recover from disasters related to climate change.
"Policies to avoid, prepare for, respond to and recover from the risks of disaster can reduce the impact of these events and increase the resilience of people exposed to extreme events."
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I have managed to scrap a few pages this week even though it was a busy and stressful week around here…
This is my new niece Lily…I scrapped this page for the Theme of the Month Challenge at MyScrapShop.com. This month’s theme is “New Growth.” This is the best from of new growth I could find.
I used this beautiful kit by Dancing Princess designs at www.myscrapshop.com for this page…It is very fun and versatile…I think I am going to use it to scrap a few of my boys baby pics too.
These pages I made using kits by Connie Prince at GottaPixel.net
This page is Ryleigh posing for pictures for me…the kit is called Desperately Seeking Spring.
This is my little three pigging out on pizza…yes, they all groaned as I was taking the pictures…lol I used Star Struck Collab kit from Connie Prince and Lisa West for this page…
This is Ryan and Ethan, who were supposed to be smiling nicely for photos, but instead they were wanting to pretend they were in the WWE…lol I used Super Safari Kit by Connie Prince for this page.
This is another wild life picture…not really they are my kids…lol But there was definetly monkey business going on…lol This kit is called My Funky Monkey by Connie Prince at GottaPixel.
This is my family in January at my in-laws house…I used Family kit by Jen Maceyunas at GottaPixel for this page.
ok, I am heading out to scrap a few more challenges today before I start cleaning my house…this week is Spring Break for us…so I am trying to enjoy myself…lol


Ospreys pair Jeff Hassler and Tyler Ardron face spells out with injury
Ospreys' Canadian pair Tyler Ardron and Jeff Hassler are both facing a spell out after picking up injuries.
Wing Hassler, 25, will be out for six to nine months but will not need surgery on an Achilles injury sustained in the win against Cardiff Blues.
Back-rower Ardron, 25, dislocated his thumb during the Ospreys' defeat by Ulster and will require surgery.
The club's medical performance manager Chris Towers says Ardron will be out for up to eight weeks with the injury.
"Jeff's is obviously a real long-term injury and it's come off the back of an injury that interrupted the season last year so it is really disappointing for the guy because he was coming into real form," said head coach Steve Tandy.
"Tyler is the same. He's started the season really well, but we are hoping he will be back sooner rather than later."


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Dear Dr. Mo: What about onions and health – I avoid them because they give me bad breath but I actually love onions. Should I eat them anyways? Dear reader: With their unique combination of flavonoids and sulfur-containing nutrients, the […]
Dear Dr. Mo: My wife loves zucchini. I am not a big fan but she insists that zucchinis are healthy without stating any specific health benefit. Are zucchini really that healthy? Dear reader: Zucchini are indeed very good for your […]
Dear readers: Spinach is one of those foods we should always have in mind when we’re planning a healthy meal – it’s just that good! In fact it is one of the healthiest leafy greens around – and it’s actually not […]
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