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Brown, who is running in the Democratic primary for governor, released the 10-point plan Tuesday.
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AFF Suzuki Cup analysis: Malaysia 0 Myanmar 0
FFT's Darren Goon analyses Sunday's AFF Suzuki Cup draw between Malaysia and Myanmar...
Six games – that's how long it took for Malaysia to earn their first clean sheet under Dollah Salleh's charge. The national team opened their 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Myanmar, oddly enough the highest-ranked side (well, according to FIFA) in Group B despite being the only nation in it never to lift the ASEAN trophy. But don't let the scoreline fool you; there was plenty of action at both ends.
Malaysia's stubborn defence
Myanmar peppered Malaysia's goal with 16 attempts, but found Khairul Fahmi Che Mat in exceptional form, with the Kelantan stopper saving all six shots on target he faced – the most saves made by a goalkeeper in this tournament after the first round of matches.
Dollah was faced with an eleventh-hour selection headache, as Muslim Ahmad was initially cleared to play despite being sent off in the recent friendly against Syria, but his suspension was reinstated on the matchday itself. Dollah had initially planned on a Muslim-Afif Amiruddin centre-back partnership, but was forced to utilise Fadhli Shas, who performed admirably. The JDT defender made the most clearances amongst the Malaysians (eight) and crowned his performance with an excellent intercepting tackle on Kyaw Ko Ko in the 39th minute. On the opposite end, he even set up Amri Yahyah for a shooting opportunity in the 17th minute, which was dragged wide.
Fadhli's partner at the back, Afif, provided a height advantage at both ends, notably heading clear two dangerous crosses from Kyi Lin (20th minute) and substitute Kyaw Zayar Win (85th minute). Like Fadhli, Afif also threatened Myanmar's goal, heading over the bar from close range after meeting a corner by Mahali Jasuli.
Often maligned for his defensive lapses, Mahali was arguably Malaysia's best outfield player. To no surprise at all, his average position was along the half-way line, and he managed to juggle between keeping Nanda Lin Kyaw Chit on Myanmar's left flank quiet and his attacking duties. His individual highlights included a blazing run past three defenders in the 84th minute, ending in his cross-cum-shot heading towards the top corner before it was caught by Thina Si Thu.
The JDT right-back was also a threat from set pieces, which was often the source of Malaysia's best goalscoring chances. Mahali's sweetly-struck curling free-kick in first half added time was saved on the line by Si Thu; while his aforementioned corner was failed to be converted by Afif. Another of his free-kicks was met by Shukor Adan, flicking a header that appeared to hit the arm of Khin Maung Lwin in the box, but no penalty was given.
The match's turning points
The obvious flashpoint of this draw would be Gary Steven Robbat's red card. Booked in the 13th minute for a late lunging tackle on Yan Aung Kyaw, the youngster let his emotion got the better of him 22 minutes later, clumsily-tackling Kyi Lin to get his second yellow card.
It was a shame, as Gary did quite well prior to his sending off. Charging forward to bring the ball out of defence, it was from his run and through-ball in the fifth minute that Amri scored but was adjudged to be offside. He was also fouled three times in his 35 minutes on the pitch (David Htan earned a booking for one), a hint that Myanmar's players were not comfortable dealing with his surges from midfield.
Interestingly, Gary's red card was the impetus for Malaysia to improve their performance, while Myanmar dropped theirs. Myanmar coach Radojko Avramovic said as much after the match, admitting that "We stopped concentrating after Robbat was sent off."
Raddy's cause was not helped by his decision to switch Kyi Lin and Nanda Lin's positions for the second half. Kyi, probably the best player in the first half with his trickery and explosive runs down the right flank, was combining well with Htan, a midfielder playing at right-back. Left-sided Zubir Azmi and S. Kunanlan performed the most tackles amongst the Malaysians (four and five respectively), indicating just how hard they were trying to stop the Kyi-Htan combination. As such, it was puzzling to see Kyi Lin emerge from the break on the other flank. Mahali handled him well enough, and his influence was drastically reduced from then on.
Myanmar also seemingly tried to attack through the middle, instead of on the flanks that served them so well in the first period. It was telling that Malaysia had three attacking chances before Myanmar's first opportunity of the second half arrived in the 67th minute, but Khairul Fahmi was equal to Min Min Thu's long-range shot. The goalie performed a fine double-save with five minutes to go to preserve an under-pressure Malaysia's point, and earn Dollah Salleh a first clean sheet.
One point is better than none, but this match represented Malaysia's best chance to get a win, considering that the remaining games are against tournament favourites Thailand and co-hosts Singapore. That being said, with a dogged performance such as this, if Malaysia manage to actually finish a game with all their players on the pitch, they might just stand a chance.
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Oct. 15, 2015
Japanese people face the urgent issue of an ageing society. But it's not only people who suffer. The problem extends to the abandonment of pets. More animals are left behind as owners become too old to care for them, or pass away.
Nearly 130,000 animals in Japan were put down in fiscal 2013, although the number is falling. But one community has decided to entirely stop euthanizing cats and dogs.
South of Tokyo, Kanagawa prefecture holds a pet adoption event together with animal welfare groups every month. It's rare for a municipality in Japan to stage such an activity.
"I knew there were many dogs at the shelter," said one visitor. "If I'm going to get another pet, I want to adopt one of them."
Another visitor said, "I've heard of many cases of euthanasia, so I came to see what these dogs are like, instead of going to a pet shop."
The Kanagawa Prefectural Animal Protection Center is responsible for animals in all parts of the prefecture, except its major cities such as Yokohama and Kawasaki.
The shelter cares for about 50 dogs and 20 cats. Despite a fall in the number of pets entering shelters, there's been an increase at this center. A third of the animals are here because their owners passed away or became too old to take care of them.
In general, centers like this put-down abandoned animals after a certain period. But in Kanagawa, euthanasia is no longer an option. Instead, the prefecture entrusts animal welfare groups with most of the pets that come into its care.
Dozens of rescue groups are registered with the center. One of them is called Animal Protection. They often take in old and sick dogs.
Sixteen-year-old Komachi was left alone after her elderly owner died. The dog was already in poor health. Vets conduct checkups at a discounted rate. Komachi was riddled with maggots and fleas.
The group says many of the dogs' condition suggests they may have had years of neglect.
After the checkup, it's time for a trim. The groomer provides the service for free. It takes half a day to clean up a group of dogs.
Days later, the dogs are brought to volunteers who agree to temporarily look after them. The caregivers receive supplies from the group. Some of the dogs don't trust humans and are aggressive. In such cases, they get extra care and training while staying with the volunteers. Eventually the animals will go to an adoption event to find a permanent home.
These team efforts by center staff and volunteers have paid off. They haven't put-down any dogs for two years. The center also avoided euthanizing any cats in fiscal 2014. No other municipalities have been able to match the feat.
Some of the dogs aren't adopted. But volunteers like Mariko Hamada are ready to take care of the aged or sick animals until the end, even if it means spending her own money for the extra treatment.
Hamada takes care of 13 dogs. She says when the dogs need extra medical care she will spend from a few hundred dollars to 2,000 dollars per dog.
She still looks after the remains of those dogs that ended up dying in her care. Without the dedication of these volunteers, it would be impossible for Kanagawa to avoid euthanasia.
"These dogs have been neglected or abused earlier in their lives," says Hamada. "I want them to learn at the end of their lives that humans aren't all scary."
Ironically, this success in protecting lives has created another issue. More owners who want to be rid of their pets are trying to bring them in, as Kanagawa's zero euthanasia record becomes more well-known.
One owner brought in her 13-year-old dog. She said it was too aggressive. Both the prefecture and volunteers say it will be hard to maintain the zero euthanasia policy unless public awareness changes.
"Our record of zero euthanasia can easily break down anytime," says Hideyuki Hiramoto, a volunteer. "The reality is tough. Dogs are brought in every day. We can't just sit by if we want to change the situation."
The local government also recognizes the dilemma. "We can't keep counting too much on volunteers," says Tsuyoshi Koike, Director of the Kanagawa Prefectural Animal Protection Center. "The situation requires a long term solution, not a short one. We must do something to put less of a burden on the volunteer groups."
Komachi, one of the dogs that came into the group's care, died after her health deteriorated. She was the victim of a pet boom in an ageing society.
"No volunteers like us would be needed if people didn't abandon their pets," says Hamada. "More and more people, without making any effort of their own, just leave their dogs at the center, assuming they will find a new owner. But the dog feels very sad and anxious when it is abandoned by people who it assumed were its family. I want people to think about that."
Aya Hamashima joined Aki Shibuya and Sho Beppu in the studio.
Shibuya: We now know the situation is quite serious. Our aging society is already an issue, but it's created another one. It's a difficult problem to solve because pets are often the close companions for these older people.
Hamashima: Yes, that's right. Records from 2013 show about 60 percent of people who abandoned pets were over 60 years old. Pet protection centers and rescue groups often have guidelines for the sort of people who can adopt. For example, some don't allow people over 60 to adopt puppies. But pet shops don't have these limits. So, it's not easy to maintain certain regulations.
Shibuya: And now it seems the "no-euthanasia" achievement is being taken advantage of. People feel less guilty about bringing in their animals. If there's an increase in abandoned animals, would that make it difficult to keep the euthanasia number at zero?
Hamashima: Unfortunately yes, in some cases. Actually one municipality had to start putting down abandoned animals again, even after it achieved zero euthanasia in a certain year.
Beppu: So what are officials at Kanagawa Prefecture doing to tackle this problem?
Hamashima: They plan on building a new facility at the center within 3 years. They say there will be a dog grooming space and more medical care. This should help support the work of the volunteers. So Aki, you have adopted dogs.
Beppu: What is your take on the situation?
Shibuya: Well, Aya and her team came to film my dogs. I have three. One was said to have aggression issues and the other one has been diagnosed with liver cancer. But you know to eliminate euthanasia at animal centers, all animals have to be rescued. I just hope that I can show an example of how adopted older dogs can become great companions.
Hamashima: Kanagawa Prefecture and the volunteer groups have shifted their campaign from "no euthanasia" to "no abandonment." It will still take a lot of effort to achieve this goal -- to encourage people to take care of their pets.


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Through meditative practice and psychological exploration we begin to increasingly reveal ourselves. Our courage involves a willingness to look beneath our mask and examine the stuff that we hide away. The fear that arises as we do so is both a warning of possible danger, and an encouraging signal that we are moving into essential territory.
When we do this we often feel a great sense of relief as we discover that we do not have to hold on to old thoughts and feelings. But the sense of growth is not always evident and there are times that what we uncover initially makes us feel worse. We are suddenly reminded of our deep insecurities and harsh self-judgments, and of the intensity of pain that we have been trying to avoid. No solution or path of escape seems possible, and we feel caught in a negative impasse, trapped by fear and hopelessness.
Developing awareness means awakening our senses and expanding our vision. Our breath helps us to do this by drawing our attention into sensation and by quieting down our nervousness. It lets us gently explore what is happening now, and lets us risk moving beyond our normal defensive habits. Awareness creates an opportunity for doing things differently, but at the same time it raises alarm. We have a chance to experience greater connection and a sense of wholeness, but if that doesn't happen, we risk being swallowed up even deeper by our pain.
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The hunger for change is tremendously useful. This hunger prompts us to search for something more from life, and it energizes our efforts. At the same time the discrepancy between our desire for change and the reality of our difficult lives accentuates our feelings of disappointment and failure. Awareness, which is the means by which we can gain insight and peace, is a double-edged sword. It opens the path forward and at the same time illuminates the pain we experience.
Being stuck is a very unpleasant place, and often feels as if we are held back by forces beyond our control. Nothing seems to move, nothing seems to work, and no end is in sight. We may cry or scream, flail our arms and legs, or crawl up into a ball, but there is no escape. As painful as this stuck space is, it is part of the process of growth.
The more we get stuck and eventually get free again, we start to see the impasse in a different light. We begin to see that the stuck space is temporary, like a leaf trapped in an eddy. Stuck in the tumultuous current, we grow exhausted and hopeless from the struggle. But from a wider perspective one can see small shifts in the play of the current, and know that one way or another the logjam will break in time.
Part of the role of a teacher is to be a river guide, to point out some rocks and shoals and to give friendly advice and encouragement. Most of the advice is to tune in and relax, to pay attention to the changing river, to be willing to experiment and explore the current.
Even without the guidance of a teacher you are going to free yourself to some extent. If you do not give up, if you persevere and keep taking small risks, you will find a place where the current eases a little and soon a small slipstream propels you forward again. Each time that you feel such breakthroughs you gain additional confidence, and the subsequent stuck places become less frightening. They become simply part of the journey.
Dr. Martin Rappeport
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Here is the full "finished" version of the poem. I say "Finished" since I am always tweaking and changing my poems. Especially if I get the chance to perform them live. (Not often) Here is the Poem, if I can find a way to record it and post it I will do so.
Bicycle Dreams
The walls of my cubicle close in on me.
Institutional incarceration
Indoors, while sun and wind mock me
During all too short lunchtime reprieves
The dreams begin - Bicycle dreams
Dreams of escape and freedom
Dreams of trails trees and sharrows
Sitting at my desk
I hear the ticking of the chain
I hear the hum of the rubber on the road
I dream of escaping these walls
I dream Bicycle Dreams
2 wheels - 24 gears - and open skies
Dreams of inconsequential destinations and
Life changing journeys.
Trying to get lost and working at staying that way
Lost to the world, Lost with my friends
Each of us dreaming our bicycle dreams separately
Dreams fulfilled of trails taken
Dreams regretted of those passed by
Nightmares of hills of climbing to the stars
And descending into the valleys
Wind whipped and laughing giving voice to silent dreams.
Bicycle dreams - Frames dancing
multicolored fantasies of steel and carbon
sliding across sunset skies on
whispered wheels of wishes
On tubes like hearts
once broken
Pulled out
Patched and
Made stronger for the damage
Bicycle dreams
outpacing reality and its fear
outpacing my weak and feeble excuse for a life
A life
that clings to me,
drags at me
pulls me to the side.
That weak and feeble excuse for a life
That lies to me
That tells me
I'm too old
I'm too slow
I'm too fat
Half truths that taunt me in my weakness
I am Old, Slow and Fat
But I get on my bike and ride
And thats no dream
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As I'm sure you probably already heard, the University of Guelph has voted to cut its Organic Agriculture Major. This is the only Organic Agriculture Major in all of Canada.
The U of G Senate has agreed to hear from undergrad students concerned about the loss of the Major at its 5:30 PM meeting today, April 7, 2009. I'm writing to encourage you to attend a Rally in support of the students who want to keep the Organic Agriculture Major today at 4:30 PM at the U of G cannon. I will be there with a group of high school students who are concerned about the future of our food.
The decision to cut this important program comes at a time when demand for local and sustainably grown food is on the rise. Young people (and not-so-young-people) from across Ontario are, once again, excited about the idea of farming. Children are begging parents for cooking lessons and are asking questions about where their food comes from.
Just yesterday, the McGuinty government pledged $24 million over the next three years to have provincial institutions buy and serve more locally grown foods. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2009/04/06/ontario-food.html?ref=rss The trouble is that organizations like Local Food Plus are already having trouble finding an adequate supply of local, sustainable food to meet the demand of the few institutional buyers that are already on board. The real push now needs to be on making sure that there are enough farmers ready to meet the growing demand for local food.
While much of Ontario's farmland is used to grow commodity crops that neither feed the people of Ontario nor provide adequate income for farmers and their families, the University continues to pump out agriculture graduates who have no interest in growing food.
The University of Guelph Major in Organic Agriculture offers a glimmer of hope to future farmers and researchers who are not willing to accept the notion that agriculture is dead. There are exciting opportunities in agriculture today. There are organic farmers who are making a living providing Ontario with nourishing food; we owe it to ourselves, our children and our communities to support their work.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope to see you this afternoon!
Guelph Mercury Article
Women's studies and organic agriculture among those eliminated
March 31, 2009 The University of Guelph's women's studies program and the organic agriculture major, two programs that aroused the most outcry from the student body, have been eliminated.The senate board of undergraduate studies made the decision yesterday. For remainder of article, please visit http://news.guelphmercury.com/article/460102.
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The free BOM for this month is a hand pieced gem. It was one of my early ones of moving into combining circles with different outers. Although I pieced the whole of this block I know that many others are choosing to appliqué the circle over the top of the otherwise completed block. We all have our own preferred methods.
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An online community fighting to improve the health of all Californians
The latest issue of our Health Equity Forum newsletter came out today and it includes several great articles and dozens of resources!
CPEHN's Executive Director, Sarah de Guia, opens the newsletter affirms CPEHN's commitment to mobilize and unite our communities for better health for all.
Our newsletter features an article from the California Black Health Network (CBHN) that spotlights their recent town hall events, 40th anniversary celebration and new report--The California Black Health Agenda. We also highlight Alameda County's pilot program to improve dental care for children, a re-cap of the California Oral Health Convenings in Fresno and Oakland, and welcome new CPEHN staff to our team! Finally we have a federal and state legislative updates.
Updated on January 8, 2018 to include recommendations made by Maternal and Child Health Access
We are excited to announce, in a joint statement with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles and Justice in Aging, that beginning January 1, 2018, adults with full-scope Medi-Cal have many dental benefits restored through Denti-Cal. This includes all pregnant women, regardless of immigration status, who are eligible for pregnancy-related Medi-Cal with full benefits.
The full restoration provides an important opportunity to educate California residents, especially Medi-Cal beneficiaries, about the additional dental benefits to ensure that beneficiaries are able to seek needed dental services.
Here are the major dental services available to adults through Medi-Cal, as of January 1, 2018. However, Denti-Cal continues to have a cap of $1,800 for covered services per year, although some services do not count towards the $1,800 cap and additional services can be covered if shown to be medically necessary. Adults with full-scope Medi-Cal can expect to receive a letter in the mail notifying them of these new benefits.
Major services covered as of January 1st, 2018:
Tomorrow kicks-off the fifth year of open enrollment for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In past years, the beginning of open enrollment coincided with a groundswell of digital, TV, radio, and in-person outreach. Instead, a few weeks ago the Trump administration announced a 90 percent cut in funds for open enrollment advertising and a 40 percent cut in grants for navigators who provide in-person enrollment assistance. We know that applying and selecting a health plan is a big decision for people. And this year—with all the attempts to repeal the ACA, cuts to subsidies paid to insurers, shorter enrollment period in many states, and the many insurers that have left ACA exchanges—the confusion is at an all-time high. CPEHN has created a fact sheet with some frequently asked questions that we've heard. Check it out here!
Yesterday, the GOP took the first step towards slashing health care from millions of people to fund a trillion dollar tax break for the wealthy. The House voted 216 to 212 to pass the Senate's federal budget resolution with all 14 House Republicans from California supporting the plan despite a provision that will result in higher taxes on middle income earners in the state. That provision prompted 20 Republicans, primarily from New York and New Jersey to vote against their own party's resolution. This latest vote clears the way for reconciliation, which replaces the Senate's 60 vote threshold with a simple majority of 51 votes.
While yesterday's vote is disappointing, it is unfortunately not surprising. Despite the harm it will cause to their own constituents, California's Congressional GOP delegation has voted again and again for massive cuts to Medicaid and this vote is no different. The latest tax proposal is actually a double whammy for Californians who will see their taxes increase due to the elimination of the state and local tax deduction (SALT) at the same time while their health care is threatened. In 2015, more than 6 million California taxpayers claimed the SALT deduction, which was worth $112.5 billion.
Proposed GOP Cuts to our CareThe GOP's health care attack list is long. Here are some of the ways the GOP budget will use health care to pay for a $1.5 trillion tax cut for the rich:Medi-Cal, Medicare and Children's Health Care Slashed
Over the past two days, California's "Assembly Select Committee on Health Care Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage" heard testimony from key policy experts summarizing the state's current health care delivery system and universal coverage systems around the world. Sarah de Guia, the California Pan Ethnic Health Network's Executive Director issued this statement:
"California is closer to achieving universal coverage than ever before. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), nearly 14 million Californians are enrolled in Medi-Cal and able to access preventive services, primary care, mental health, substance use treatment, and oral health care. Another 1.3 million Californians receive health care coverage including financial assistance through Covered California, our state's ACA marketplace. More than 5 million Californians who were previously uninsured now have access to care thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
While we have made progress, our work is not done. 3 million Californians, a majority of whom are people of color and low-income, still lack health care coverage. In addition, stark disparities in health outcomes remain. For example, Black and Latino communities are more likely to have diabetes and to report poor mental health than White communities. CPEHN remains committed to achieving universal coverage and eliminating health disparities. We look forward to working with the Legislature to explore all options to achieve universal coverage and to make meaningful strides towards eliminating disparities in access to care and health outcomes in our state."
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is a statewide multicultural advocacy organization that works to improve the health of communities of color. Visit www.cpehn.org for more information.
October 15th marked the last day for Governor Brown to sign or veto bills passed during this legislative session. Of the 977 bills sent to his desk, Brown signed 859 bills and vetoed 118. CPEHN is proud to have 3 of our 4 sponsored bills among the bills signed:
CPEHN staff were tremendously saddened yesterday to learn of Brandon Harrison's death. Last year, Brandon served as one of our powerful speakers at the Youth Leaders Plenary during CPEHN's biennial conference. Kimberly Chen, CPEHN's Government Affairs Manager, had the unique privilege of facilitating that conversation. Kim writes:
Brandon Harrison was one of several promising youth leaders I got to interview at last year's CPEHN conference in Los Angeles. Brandon talked about the important work he was doing collecting data about youth homicides in Stockton and his work challenging policymakers including the Chief of Probation to adopt more restorative justice policies. He captivated the stage with charm and candor.
From the way he took control of the microphone to his fresh suit complete with a purple bowtie, Brandon had a mission and purpose – to share his story—and made sure we heard him. He was reflective about the cards stacked against him, yet insightful about the role he hoped to play as a leader for his community.
On Thursday, October 5, House Republicans took their first major step toward bankrolling tax cuts for the wealthy through devastating cuts to Medicaid and Medicare. In passing its budget resolution, the House promises to inflict $1.5 trillion cuts to Medicaid and $497 million to Medicare.
The House passed the budget resolution on a 219-206 vote.
While 19 Republicans joined Democrats to oppose the resolution, all California Republicans voted in favor of the proposal, which would lead to deep deficits in Medi-Cal, jeopardizing care for millions of beneficiaries.
The proposed cuts pave the way for the Republican tax reform plan that aims tax breaks largely at the wealthy. Middle and upper income families would see only modest gains while low income families will see safety net programs in health care and food assistance torn apart.
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In July, Covered California announced proposed 2018 rates for the individual market. The proposed rates included a statewide average rate change of 12.5 percent, as well as the potential for a separate surcharge related to the lack of federal funding for cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). The surcharge averages an additional 12.4 percent on Silver products, with a range of 8 to 27 percent across carriers.
As noted in previous emails, Covered California delayed the announcement of final rates pending ongoing federal policy discussions and the potential for Congressional action to fund CSRs. However, today Covered California announced final rates for the 2018 plan year, and in the absence of a federal commitment to continue funding CSRs, Covered California plans will include the CSR surcharge on Silver-tier products for the upcoming year. Attached is a press release with more information about today's announcement.
With this announcement are some important items to note:
Lacking the votes for repeal, McConnell announces transition to tax reform
Lacking the votes for repeal, Senate Republicans announced yesterday that they will NOT be voting on the Graham-Cassidy bill, which would have taken away health care from millions of Americans, including 6.7 million Californians. This bill was the latest and cruelest attempt to date to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It would have explicitly and intentionally inflicted massive cuts to California, which embraced the ACA and enrolled millions, and diverted funds to those states that did not.
We want to thank you, our partners and tireless advocates in California and across the country who again defended health care for millions. And we thank our California Senators for never wavering in their opposition to these latest harmful repeal efforts.
But, let's be perfectly clear. The fight is not over! We must remain vigilant. As we've seen time and again, Republican repeal efforts never seem to stay dead for long. September 30 is the deadline for Congress to use the current budget reconciliation process, which allows the Senate to pass a bill on a majority vote rather than 60 votes.
What's next?
Even after this deadline and as Congress moves on to tax reform, the threat is not over. We renew our calls to California's Congressional leaders to protect Medicaid and Medicare from devastating cuts as part of tax reform and federal budget proposals. As this latest repeal attempt has failed, we echo calls for a return to bi-partisan efforts to strengthen and fix the ACA by shoring up the insurance marketplace. We need stability and certainty, not unpredictability and sabotage.
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Tonight I attended a fashion bloggers event in Leeds at Oaks Boutique. I was so impressed by how it was organised; they promoted it well on Twitter and created an invite only event on Facebook.
I arrived at 6pm after work and the hosts made me feel very welcome, offering me a drink and to browse the collections at my leisure. Although the boutique was fairly small, the layout was perfect. There were around 6 rails of clothes all ordered in colours rather than styles – which is just how I organise my wardrobes!
I obviously went straight to the pink/nude rail. There were so many gorgeous items; I was shocked to see so many beautiful and unique products. The varying textures and styles were what I loved most as I like to wear things that are a little different such as these. Very feminine and super stylish.
I picked a few outfits I loved and headed for the dressing rooms. How beautiful are they by the way?! The first item I tried was a classic black dress. They had many styles but I opted for a skater style one with a beautiful sweetheart neckline. It had a black lace overlay so looked ultra feminine and something I could dress up or down for day and evening.
My favourite item though was the middle one pictured above – a super bright floral print which will be a big hit for SS14. This was a tunic which looked fab with black tights and ankle boots.
Finally, I tried a lilac sweater which had a silk lilac underlay. I love how different this is, yet on trend with the pastel colours. They had this in many, many colour options too all for a reasonable £30.
It was a fab event and we were totally spoilt with the goodie bags that contained sweets, a blue leopard print scarf, a black purse and a stunning gold bracelet.
Overall, I am very impressed and will definitely be popping in on my lunch hour
To view more pics from the event go to my Twitter page or Instagram feed x
It was hard to choose my three favourite items though, so here are some pics of the other items I loved…
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Co-op soccer record tie, win
The Anna-Jonesboro/Cobden/Dongola Co-op boys' soccer team won a game and tied another in recent action.
A-J/Cobden/Dongola 2, Marion 2: Jaryt Tripp and Sheldon McGrath scored a goal apiece to lead the host team to the tie Thursday, Sept. 14.
Goalie Jake Parr played 80 minutes in goal and had 11 saves.
Photos were taken during the Anna-Jonesboro/Cobden/Dongola high school boys' soccer team on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14. The game was played at the soccer field at Jonesboro School.
A-J/Cobden/Dongola 4, Massac County 0: Tripp had a pair of goals to lead the visitors to the win Tuesday, Sept. 12.
John Russell and Blake Pena added a goal apiece. Pena also had an assist.
Parr played 80 minutes in goal and had 6 saves.
A-J/Cobden/Dongola, 5-3-2, is scheduled to play again Monday, Sept. 25, at home against Carterville.


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Whistle Bend is Yukon's largest residential land development project ever. Once complete, it is envisioned as a neighbourhood for 8,000 residents, complete with transit service, a town square featuring public parkland and retail shops, space for a school, plenty of green space and many kilometers of paved and unpaved trails. Although Whistle Bend is not yet 100% complete the houses and landscaping that are there are elegant and unique. With current and future construction, Whistle bend is sure to be a prominent neighborhood in our community.
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Brisbane Open House 2015
The Brisbane Open House weekend is almost here!
This year, the line up promises more new and interesting buildings for the Brisbane public to unlock and uncover over the weekend of October 10 and 11.
The program includes access to around 90 buildings and structures and visitors can learn from renowned Brisbane architects and insightful volunteers on guided tours through some of these buildings.
Last year, I visited Railton House in Spring Hill, on a guided tour led by John Ellway. We meandered quietly thorough the home and John told us more detail about the design and Railton's work (you can read more here).
I found it really fascinating to hear about this man and his vision, that way so far ahead of the Spring Hill in the 1960's when this home was built. It was a wonderful experience to hear these stories and discover the home first hand.
The beauty of this Brisbane Open House weekend is that you can experience things you wouldn't do on your average weekend around town. I hope you get the chance to explore some of the buildings and facilities that are open to the public during this inspiring and eye opening event.
Find out more about the program and tours on the Brisbane Open House website.


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Felix Riebl: 'I can add to a movement of change'
As Australia grapples with how to correct injustices in the legal system, the Cat Empire frontman Felix Riebl, who this year released a single about the death of 24-year-old Aboriginal woman Ms Dhu in police custody, has a thing or two to say about how musicians can help champion good causes – without taking the spotlight away from the activists on the front line.
By Grace Jennings-Edquist
Your song about the death of Ms Dhu is very political. Are there any pressures on you to avoid politics in your music because it might be unpopular with some fans?
No, I've never felt that pressure. I've always felt that if the music is good – if it rings true musically – then you can say whatever you want… it doesn't count for anything if the music doesn't resonate.
And honestly ever since I've written that song, the community response, and the response the family of Ms Dhu has given me [has been positive].
There's something about writing about something like that that I find very appealing as a songwriter. In this case, I could express a really deep outrage in a really cutting way.
What role do musicians have in raising awareness of social justice issues?
I think musicians and songwriters are in a fortunate position. Because they're able to do something with their outrage, their heartbreak, or even their joy.
I don't kid myself. There are a lot of people that are working in activist circles, in political circles, people who are really on the front line of this, and they're doing it every single day. I don't pretend that music can change everything all the time. But I can add to an atmosphere, a movement of change.
There's so far to go. All we can do as musicians is really try to add that.
Tell us about the causes you've involved in, and the issues close to your heart.
I've been involved in the Australian Conservation Foundation for a long time, and that's ongoing. [Also,] The Cat Empire supports the Asylum Seeker Resource Center, and has done for a long time.
With all of these things, I really don't want to say them to sound like a good guy, that's not why I support them… I've never thought of these things as aside from my life, or things that I do to be a good citizen or something like that. I do it because it's interesting artistically and I can engage in a way that's interesting and useful.
Are you a feminist?
Yes, in a way. I think we've got a long way to go before we see genuine equality between men and women. I'm partnered with an incredibly intelligent feminist woman and we've had discussions around that for a long time. I think I'm a feminist in so far as I've admired and respected fierce women I'm my life, and I've grown up with them, and they've probably been amazing models for me.
Eds' note: This interview was carried out before the sentencing in Elijah Doughty's case was handed down.
Find the Cat Empire tour dates here. Felix Riebl tour dates here.
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11/18 Holiday Parade Detour Guide/
The annual holiday parade in Downtown Asheville is coming up this Saturday 11/18. As much of the set up takes place here on the South-Slope, it tends to pose certain logistical problems for accessing (and parking at) our store. To make things a little easier, we have listed below what we consider to be the best ways to get to Asheville Hardware. We hope to see you in the shop on Saturday!
From Biltmore Ave
- Left on Southside
- Immediate Right on Lexington
- Immediate Left on Buxton
From 240 East
- Exit at Patton Ave/Downtown
- Right on Clingman Ave
- Left on Hilliard Ave
- Right on Coxe Ave
- Lext on Buxton Ave


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A few fun facts about this layout:
1) I won or earned every single product used on this layout in various online giveaways and contests, except for the black cardstock.
2) The 'happy haunting' message on the embellishment was originally stark white, as were the letters on the 'carving a pumpkin' letters. I darkened the embellishment with chalk ink and traced the letters with an orange Souffle pen.
3) Steve was on a business trip when Trevor and I carved this pumpkin. He normally takes photos of the pumpkin carving process with his good camera, and I'm usually the one with gooey hands cleaning out the pumpkin. With Steve gone, I was on photo duty and Trevor (who hates messy stuff) touched the pumpkin goo for the first time.


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Arriving Late to Legion? Here's What to Look For
If ever there was a series that benefited from repeat viewings it's "Legion," FX's new sci-fi thriller very loosely based on Marvel's X-Men universe.
Developed by Noah Hawley ("Fargo"), the series borrows from the comics David Haller, the mentally ill son of Charles Xavier created by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, and places him in a world almost completely divorced from that of the X-Men. Oh, sure, there are mutants and government conspiracies, but while you see brown tracksuits and at least one otherworldly creature in the premiere episode, we're unlikely to encounter Spandex costumes or a fully realized super-team.
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Instead, we're presented with David Haller, a young man who's spent much of his adult life in and out of psychiatric wards trying to grapple with the voices in his head and his sometimes-tenuous grasp on reality. His already topsy-turvy life is again turned upside down when he meets another patient at Clockworks Psychiatric Hospital, and he's suddenly confronted with the possibility that those voices and visions he experiences may be real.
Last week's premiere episode unfolded in a nonlinear fashion, utilizing flashbacks, memory fragments, dreams and, yes, even a dream sequence. It was a brightly colored, and smartly choreographed, whirlwind that left us intrigued, entertained and, on more than one occasion, asking "WTF?" Ahead of tonight's episode, we try to answer at least some of those questions.
What's Up With the Colors and Music?
None of the elements in "Legion" appears accidental, inviting us to scour every scene for musical cues, curious anachronisms and repetitions of color. With the show's many layers, flashbacks, body-swapping and detours into fractured memories and altered realities, such a search for meaning will likely produce as many revelations as it does wild goose chases, but, hey, it's fun to theorize.
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The central setting for "Legion's" premiere is Clockworks Psychiatric Hospital, whose name and design are presumably meant to evoke the works of director Stanley Kubrick. Like David Haller's childhood memories, Clockworks is something from another decade, where its patients wear brown tracksuits, dine at an automat and receive their medications at a nurse's station with a light that resembles an enormous pill capsule. Into the hospital's 1960s- and '70s-inspired decor is injected bursts of calming green– they're presumably calming reminders of the world beyond the walls — in the form of artificial trees in the common area (which provide perfect camouflage for one reclusive patient) and a mural in the group-therapy room.
Red becomes prominent whenever David's mutant powers surface, ultimately engulfing entire scenes (such as in the aftermath of the incident in the hospital's common area). However, the color also creeps in more subtly, in the counter of the apartment David shared with his girlfriend, in the table and chairs of the room where he's interrogated, and in the lock on the entrance to the common area — all just before his powers are unleashed in awe-inspiring, and terrifying, ways. Green, too, reemerges as a symbol of the outside world, as the color of the coat worn by David's sister as she visits for his birthday, and of Syd's luggage as she's released from Clockworks. (There are a couple of more color examples, which we'll get to below.)
Music also proves key in "Legion's" first episode, with The Who's "Happy Jack" used as the soundtrack for the montage of David's life, taking viewers from his seemingly idyllic childhood to his troubled adolescence and early adulthood. That's followed by the evolution of his relationship with Syd Barrett, set to the tune of The Rolling Stones' "She's a Rainbow," which is perhaps a little on the nose. But taken together, the two 1960s songs further infuse David's memories, and aspects of his life in Clockworks, with a dream-like quality, existing outside of time. So, then, what do we read in the use of Jane's Addiction's 1988 single "Up the Beach" in the scene in which David, quite literally, turns the table on his interrogators?
Who's Syd Barrett?
No, not the late co-founder of Pink Floyd, but rather the object of David's affection and the key to his escape from Clockworks and, ultimately, a mysterious government facility that may or may not be an abandoned school. Introduced as a prickly but highly perceptive patient with an aversion to human contact, she's soon revealed to be much more than she seems — namely, a mutant whose touch triggers a body-swapping change of consciousness, and part of a group of similarly gifted people operating in opposition to the shadowy government organization that abducts David. As Syd (Rachel Keller) is about to be discharged from Clockworks, David finally kisses her, triggering a body exchange that not only frees him from the hospital but also releases his reality-bending powers, to bewildering and, in at least one case, gruesomely fatal results.
Like the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise on "Star Trek," the patients of Clockworks are apparently organized by color, with their brown tracksuits sporting yellow, white or red stripes. We might hypothesize that the color coding corresponds to their ward assignments, but it's interesting to note that David's is yellow, Lenny's is red and Syd's is white. However, Syd becomes more closely associated with orange — first with her headband and then, as she's about to leave the hospital, with her scarf and coat. Orange is obviously a mixture of red and yellow, but it's unclear what the color signifies for Syd. Still, as with all things on "Legion," we can be sure it's no accident.
What's the Deal With Lenny?
Played by Aubrey Plaza, Lenny Busker is David's friend and fellow patient at Clockworks, and in many ways the one-woman Greek chorus of "Legion's" premiere. She gives voice to David's thoughts, comments on the unfolding events, and even seemingly delays Syd's departure from the hospital until David can arrive to say goodbye. That last act proves fatal, because when David and Syd kiss and exchange bodies, Syd is unable to control his reality-warping powers, which results in the doors disappearing from the rooms of the hospital, and Syd trapped partly — horribly — in its walls. "Don't give a newbie a bazooka and act surprised when she blows things up," Lenny later lectures David, appearing following her apparent death as an aspect of his subconscious.
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However, I'm not convinced Lenny — at least as we saw her in the first episode — was ever anything more than a figment of David's imagination. In most of her scenes, Lenny's comments and actions are noticed only by David: In group therapy, where Dr. Kissinger appears to signal for her to remove her vintage headphones, it's possible he was instead addressing the other patient, who'd pulled his shirt and jacket collars up over his mouth and ears. As Lenny delays Syd's departure, David appears from virtually nowhere — his room is shown empty — and Lenny all but disappears from the sequence; it's almost as if he's replaced her. If you view Lenny as the id to David's ego, that makes sense, as she's who spurs him to finally kiss Syd (she was also in the group-therapy room when he asked Syd to be his girlfriend). She comes back into frame as we see the immediate after-effects of the cataclysmic kiss — but unlike everyone else in the immediate vicinity, she appears unaffected by the "shockwave."
But what about that horrific scene where Lenny's dead body is shown entombed in the wall? At that point David's mind is in Syd's body, so he is the one to discover her; it's unclear what Dr. Kissinger actually sees. And although the Interrogator mentions Lenny's death, it's difficult to say whether that's based on eyewitness accounts or David's own words. That Lenny wears red — a color linked to the manifestation of David's powers — raises further doubts about her existence, or "realness." When she pops up after he death in the basement of David's sister's house, she no longer wears red and is instead clad in a black shirt and brown overalls.
Who, or What, is the Demon With Yellow Eyes?
First referred to by Dr. Kissinger, this grotesque Lynchian creature has apparently haunted David for years. Throughout the premiere episode, the figure crops up in times of stress, when David's mutant abilities manifest themselves — in his room at Clockworks, in a flashback to the apartment he shared with his girlfriend, in the common area at the hospital, and so on. But the demon also appears in the background as David is rescued by Syd Barrett and the others and introduced to Melanie Bird.
Some have already speculated the Demon With Yellow Eyes could be Mojo, a Marvel Comics villain who's had numerous encounters with the X-Men and their allies. That seems unlikely, however, considering the character a.) has no direct comic-book connection to David Haller; and b.) "Legion" creator Noah Hawley has demonstrated no interest in taking a deep dive into X-Men mythology. It's more probable that the Demon With Yellow Eyes is a manifestation of something buried within David's psyche, and shows up as either a warning of danger or a threat.
Who Are the Guys in Riot Gear?
They're the menacing, and mostly faceless, agents of the mysterious government organization known as Division 3. On the back of the soldiers' uniforms is a logo with three dots that looks a lot like a domino, but also — if you squint your eyes and tilt your head — like two people on the opposite side of the wall from a third. It's probably too early to dwell on that aspect, though. It's worth noting, however, that there's an enormous "3" on the wall of the Clockworks stairwell which, again, probably isn't a coincidence. It seems more likely that Division 3 has some kind of hand in the hospital.
What little we know about the organization comes from those operatives whose faces we do see: the Interrogator, who, as his name suggests, leads David's questioning, at least until he resorts to more drastic measures; the Eye, who so far mostly watches and whittles; and Brubaker, played by veteran actor David Selby, Division 3's apparent chief who's well-versed in David Haller's history, and more than a little worried about what he can do. "But if the readings are right," the Interrogator reports, "[David] may be the most powerful mutant that we've ever encountered." "After what happened in Red Hook," Brubaker responds, "I'd say that's an understatement." It's not clear yet what occurred in Red Hook, although it's possible that's a reference to the incident in David's apartment, and whatever happened to his girlfriend. Either that, or a trip to IKEA went south.
We also see in the government facility — which appears to be an abandoned school, complete with a pool, stage and gym — technicians dressed like crew members of the Belafonte from Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou." That would probably help to explain their anachronistic scientific equipment.
So … is That a Wolf?
In the corner of the makeshift command center of Division 3's secret facility, beneath a tarp and a helmet, is a cage. And within that cage is something … something definitely canine, and possibly a wolf. It's initially heard, and seen, in the background as Brubaker talks with the Interrogator, but then the furry creature becomes the focus, growling in the shadows as "Legion" cuts to commercial.
It might be dismissed as another Lynchian flair or a curious decision made by the director to break up an otherwise-static scene, except for two things: 1.) The growling animal is bathed in red, which we've already established as significant; and 2.) it's juxtaposed with the Eye placing a wooden carving of a similarly shaped dog or wolf on the table beside of David. Whether it's a warning, or a bit of foreshadowing, is anyone's guess.
Who Are These People?
The closest we're ever going to come to the X-Men in "Legion," Melanie Bird (Jean Smart, at center) and her team of specialists stage an impressive rescue of David from the clutches of Division 3. Although it's not entirely clear, we know at this point that most of them are mutants: In addition to Syd, there's the gun-toting Ptonomy Wallace (Jeremie Harris, far left), who can read the memories of others, and the unnamed man at the far right, who displays telekinetic abilities. Kerry Loudermilk (Amber Midthunder, at right) may be pyrokinetic, as the Division 3 operatives holding David in a swimming pool are reduced to crispy charcoal corpses by a blast of fire.
As stated previously, Hawley has indicated little to no interest in adapting the Marvel Comics source material, but it's probably worth noting that each of David Haller's personalities in the comic books manifested a different psionic ability, with terrorist Jemail Karami possessing telepathy, adventurer Jack Wayne possessing telekinesis, the rebellious Cyndi pyrokinesis, and so on. That's not to suggest these characters are analogs of the comics creations, but in a series that plays with reality, memories and perception like "Legion" does, there's certainly a possibility that Melanie Bird's specialists may simply be aspects of David's psyche.
"Legion" airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.
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