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Every August, the town of Bulacán commemorates two very important events: the feast day of its patron, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción on the 15th (which is today!), and; the birth anniversary of the anti-friar Propagandista Movement, Marcelo H. del Pilar. Stark contrast: two events with contrasting ideologies commemorated on the same month.
When me and Yeyette visited the town of Bulacán a few weeks back (07/25/2011), we had Lola Bening in mind. It was to fulfill a promise that we will visit her grandfather's shrine soon. Unfortunately, when we got there, we found out that the Marcelo H. del Pilar shrine is closed on Mondays (just like when we visited the Apolinario Mabini Shrine. Guess we'll have to visit again.
The municipality of Bulacán —sharing the name of the Tagalog-speaking province where it is located— is one of the provincial towns that is very near Metro Manila. It can be reached, in fact, in just an hour from the City of Manila via the Municipality of Obando — but only if traffic is cooperative. When we went there, however, we rode a bus that passed through world-class North Luzón Expressway since we're not accustomed to trips north of Manila (the Southerners that we are). We dropped off at Bigaá (now Balagtás) then rode a jeepney going straight to Bulacán.
According to sources, the town's name was derived from the Tagalog word bulac which means "cotton" which apparently used to grow abundantly in the area. But Bulacán today does not cultivate cotton; farming, fishing, garments, and food processing are its major industries today. What I am still unsure of is whether this town was named after the province, or if the province was named after the town. But surely, Bulacán is one of the country's oldest; it was founded by the Augustinian Order in 1572, just a year after the country was founded by the Spaniards. In fact, its church, Nuestra Señora De La Asunción, is the province's oldest. But the stone structure and convent was built in 1762, the same year when the British invaded Manila. From there, the invaders went to as far as Bulacán and burned the church. Fray Gaspar Folgar had the church repaired in 1812. But it was damaged again by the deadly Corpus Christi earthquake of 1863. Another earthquake in 1869 tilted the belfry, but Fray Marcos Hernández renovated it in 1877. Restoration work was done by Fray Patricio Martín in 1885; it was completed by Fray Domingo de la Prieta in 1889.
Afterwards, it's lunchtime at Sizzling World!
After lunch, we immediately resumed our walkathon.
Casa Delgado
After our lunch and some pan de sal, we walked a few more streets to look for more ancestral houses. Thankfully, we chanced upon this beautiful architectural gem…
It was obvious from the outside that the house is already abandoned. But we had to make sure. Yeyette asked around for confirmation. The house actually was "semi-abandoned". Nobody lives there anymore but it is still owned by one Jack Rodrigo who just lives a few paces from the house. After receiving directions, we set for his house.
He's a gentleman who appears to be in his late 40s. Yeyette introduced ourselves and told him that we're bahay na bató aficionados, and that we just want to take photos of the house's interiors. The kind sir, however, prohibited us from going inside the house due to "paranormal" reasons.
In the past, Mr. Rodrigo said that he allowed his ancestral house to be photographed from within. Some movie companies have also rented it. In fact, scenes from the classic Pancho Magalona film Luis Látigo were shot inside that house. However, he started receiving reports that people who go inside the house to take pictures and film movies have noticed strange things happening to them. Bad luck and other unfortunate incidents followed them home. Some of them got sick. The more unfortunate ones were even possessed (assumedly by evil spirits).
It sent shivers up my wife's spine; I took it all in stride. But when Mr. Rodrigo mentioned that he reported these strange occurences to the local priest, I have to admit that it got into me somehow. If the Church is involved, then this has got to be serious and not just mere "tacután" talk from people who are fans of urban legends and creepy stories. Mr. Rodrigo himself has not gone inside that house —the very house where he grew up— since his college years.
He said that the house had been blessed once or twice, but nothing happened. The hauntings continued, especially when the house is disturbed by tourists. I asked Mr. Rodrigo for the name of the house (Filipino houses usually bear the last name of the family who owns it). The name is Casa Delgado, the family on his mother's side.
The name Delgado rang a bell. I asked him if it was the home of Francisco Delgado, and he confirmed it.
"Yes, it is the ancestral house of former Senator Francisco Delgado, my great grandfather. The house was built in 1886. Senator Delgado was also a cousin of former Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican," informed Mr. Rodrigo.
Senator? Cousin? Something was wrong….
"I'm also related to another senator…"
"Yes, I think I know," I butted in, remembering his surname. "Senator Francisco 'Soc' Rodrigo." Wifey was impressed. She then proceeded to tell Mr. Rodrigo that I'm a historian. I should have corrected her: I'm no historian, just a history buff. I got no PhDs or MAs.
In the end, Mr. Rodrigo allowed us to go through the gate to take pictures of his great grandfather's ancestral house.
On our way home, I kept on thinking about that conversation we had with Mr. Rodrigo. There was something amiss. Francisco Delgado? Senator?
I did some research online and in my library. And then it hit me.
The Delgado I had in mind was not Francisco Delgado, after all. It was José Mª Delgado. I got both persons all mixed-up in my mind. Francisco Delgado y Afán was a Resident Commissioner 2 to the 74th United States Congress during the American Occupation of the Philippines from 1935 to 1937. He was a Freemason. On the other hand, his cousin, José Mª Delgado, was a soldier of God: he was the first Filipino to be appointed ambassador to the Vatican. The Freemason senator is from Bulacán town; the Christian cousin is from Malolos.
Cousins with different ideologies: one Freemason, the other, Christian. Another stark contrast.
Is the late senator's affiliation with Freemasonry the reason why his house remains uninviting and unsafe to mortals?
The people we talked with were hospitable, and even invited us back for the town fiesta. To bad we couldn't be there today. Anyways, happy fiesta, Bulacán!


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Guidelines on optimal feeding of low birth-weight infants in low- and middle-income countries
The Department of Child and Adolescent Health has developed guidelines on optimal feeding of low birth weight infants in low- and middle-income countries. These guidelines include recommendations on what to feed low-birth weight infants, when to start feeding, how to feed, how often and how much to feed.
The guidelines were developed using the process described in the WHO Handbook for Development of Guidelines. Systematic reviews were conducted to answer 18 priority questions identified by the guidelines development group. The population of interest is low-birth weight infants, and the critical outcomes include mortality, severe morbidity, growth and development. The implementation of these guidelines in low- and middle-income countries is expected to improve care and survival of low birth weight infants.

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Following our product care instructions will help make sure that your gear has a long, interesting life.
Washing instructions are printed on a white tag inside our garments. Following our garment instructions will help make sure that your gear has a long, interesting life. In general, washing your gear in cold or warm water with mild powder laundry soap (non-toxic, biodegradable types preferred) and drying it on the line are the best ways to clean Patagonia® products.
For a guide to the FTC product care symbols that you may see used on our clothing care tags, download this information as a PDF file, click here.
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Wash your gear only when it's absolutely necessary, you'll conserve water, minimize wear and tear on your garments in the process). Even your most-used outerwear should only need a full wash occasionally. If it's caked with dirt (and we hope it will be), consider using a rag or sponge to spot clean rather than putting it through a machine cycle. And consider your washing machine: Studies show synthetic jackets laundered in top-load washing machines shed more than five times as many microfibers as the same jacket in front-load washers.
Line Dry
Line dry your clothing whenever possible. Turn bright or dark items inside out to reduce fading, including jeans. Hang shirts from the bottom, and pants and skirts from the waistband so the clothespin marks are in a less conspicuous spot. Line drying saves energy and reduces environmental impact. If you are using a dryer, tumble dry on low heat.
Microfiber Pollution Prevention: Fiber Filters
Putting your synthetic clothing into a filter bag, such as the Guppy Friend Wash Bag before washing by hand or machine can significantly reduce the flow of microfibers into your drain. The easy-to-use Guppy Friend is available at patagonia.com and our stores throughout the United States and Europe. Another option is a permanent washing machine filter (requires some plumbing expertise), like Wexco's Filtrol 160. For both of these filter options, make sure you clean out your filter bags after a few washes when you can visually see that fibers have collected. Wipe the fibers out with your finger and put the fibers in your trash bin.
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Fabric Softeners and Dryer Sheets
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- Impair moisture wicking/ quick drying
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Replenishing Water-Repellency
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Wetsuit Washing and Repair Guide
We've spent years developing and field testing Patagonia Wetsuits to assure a good balance of performance and durability. But no wetsuit lasts forever. If you need to wash your wetsuit we recommend washing your wetsuit by hand in a wetsuit specific cleaner. We use and suggest Pau Pilau Biological Wetsuit Cleaner. Dr. Bronner liquid soaps are good too.
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Aluminum Bar Replacement Guide
Over time the Aluminum bars on your Patagonia Aluminum Bar fishing boots will wear down from use. Please refer to our Aluminum bar replacement guide to assist you and quickly get you back to what you love most, fishing!
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Miss Hampton Beach crowned during rainy, rushed pageant
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) � Despite heavy rain and a slightly rushed pageant, the newly crowned Miss Hampton Beach had the chance to enjoy the moment.
This year's winner is 20-year-old Alexandra Barros of Medway, Massachusetts.
The Portsmouth Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1q8ItAY) Barros said Sunday the achievement is deeply meaningful to her because she had to overcome bullying and confidence issues growing up. She said she plans to reach out to children who are experiencing the effects of bullying, and find solutions to help them.
This is the 68th pageant at the New Hampshire beach.
Information from: Portsmouth Herald, http://www.seacoastonline.com


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A 30-year-old man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences following a police operation in which a man was shot dead on a motorway slip road near Huddersfield.
Moshin Amin was arrested as part of the operation during which 28-year-old Mohammed Yassar Yaqub was shot by officers beside the M62 at Ainley Top, on Monday evening.
hundreds mourn M62 shooting victim Yassar Yaqub at Huddersfield funeral
No CCTV showing Huddersfield man being shot dead by police near M62
Amin, of Broomer Street, Dewsbury, appeared before magistrates in Leeds charged with two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition.
He appeared in the dock and spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth during the four-minute hearing.
Reading the details of the charges, the court clerk said Amin was charged with possessing a converted self-loading pistol, a sound moderator and 11 9mm rounds of ammunition without a firearms certificate.
District Judge Marie Mallon remanded Amin into custody to appear before Leeds Crown Court on February 3.
No application for bail was made.
Earlier, an inquest into Mr Yaqub's death was opened and adjourned at Bradford Coroner's Court.
And hundreds of mourners have attended his funeral at the Masjid Bilal mosque in Huddersfield.
A post-mortem examination showed Mr Yaqub died from gunshot wounds to the chest.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is investigating the death.
Four men, aged 30, 37 and two aged 26, who were also arrested on Monday evening, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.


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Supplies and Equipment Needed for "Reconstructing the Evolution of Cauliflower and Broccoli" Laboratory Activity
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For "Plant Morphology: Vegetative Structures"
Most of the vegetables are from the grocery store; depending on the time of year and your location, you may be able to find these at a farmer's market or you may have to check multiple grocery stores.
Per lab group (based on 2 or 3 students per group):
- 1 knife or scalpel, for cutting through a Brussels sprout
- 1 cutting board (could be shared between lab groups)
- 1 Brussels sprout
Per lab section (based on 20-24 students in 8 groups):
- 1 head of red cabbage
- 1 head of kale (curly and/or colorful leaves are nice, but use whatever is available)
- 1 kohlrabi (with leaves still attached)
- 1 head or bunch of collards; a head is preferable, so students can see how the leaves attach to the stem
- 1 stalk with Brussels sprouts on it; we have had good luck getting these from local farmers and gardeners; they can be dried and re-used for multiple terms (though fresh is nicer); you can substitute a photo of a Brussels sprout plant (LINK) if fresh stems are not available
- 1 live wild cabbage plant (we usually use 4, one per lab bench); see note below on ordering seeds and growing wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea oleracea)
- 1 knife to cut the red cabbage
- 1 cutting board to cut the red cabbage
For "Plant Morphology: Reproductive Structures"
Per lab group (2 or 3 students):
- 1 floret of cauliflower
- 1 floret of broccoli
- 1 jeweler's forceps or other fine forceps for opening broccoli buds and examining flower parts
- 1-2 sharp dissecting probes for opening broccoli buds and examining flower parts
- 1 dissecting microscope & light source
- 1 medium sized rubber stopper (approximately 1/2-1 inch in diameter), slit partway through the narrower end toward the wider end; students will use this as a "chuck" to hold the base of their broccoli or cauliflower and look at the floral/pre-floral structures
Per lab section (20-24 students in 8 groups):
- 1 scanning electron microscope & technician to run a demonstration (this is for the lab as written, but photographs (LINK) can easily be substituted)
- 1 live Arabidopsis plant, flowering, wild type, to show wild type flowers
- 1 live Arabidopsis plant, flowering, with the CAL and AP1 mutations to show the cauliflower mutation
For "Bioinformatics Investigation of the CAL Gene"
Per lab group (2 or 3 students):
- 1 computer with internet access
- 1 codon/amino acid table, or you could link to one online; there is a nice one at Wikipedia's Genetic Code entry.
- 1 calculator (or have students bring one, or use a calculator program on their computer)
Notes on Live Plant Material
Special thanks to Heidi Mullen, Carleton College Greenhouse Coordinator, for this information.
- Seeds for wild cabbage are available from the Centre for Genetic Resources the Netherlands, (CGN). The wild cabbage seed ID# is CGN 1897. We received 300 seeds. We had no trouble with germination. We grew the plants at 21.5 degrees C daytime and 18.5 degrees C nighttime temperatures. The plants we have are still alive after a year and a half; they have not flowered, but we haven't tried to force them at this point.
- Seeds for Arabidopsis plants are available from the Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center


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Gainward GTX 690 is a card based on reference design and although it won't allow for more extreme overclocking, you can get some extra performance with little to no effort. Our reviewing sample allowed us to up the GPU Base clock from reference 915MHz to 1015MHz, which is an 11 percent overclock. The highest clock we hit after our overclocking was 1176MHz. The memory cooperated as well and we upped the clock by 250MHz (1000MHz GDDR5 effectively). Together this translated to up to 16 percent higher gaming performance.
Of course, we took Ganiward's EXPERTool out for a spin, as it now supports Kepler chips. Unfortunately, we could not get readings from both GPUs at the same time, but overclocking is easily doable from the panel with the same name.


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Haha, finally, some optimism from a Pom
Bell, Caugh behind for 21, or KP bowled for 34
I'll go KP as well, caught at mid wicket for 18.
Steve Harmison 3 lbw. Just a Hunch
Warne wicketless for two test matches not happenong I think i'll be KP fo 56 caught at long off
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king[NY] needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 34 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
Logos that would depict a soft yet elegant presentation
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Dad's Distress May Make for Troubled ToddlerHigher levels of emotional distress in expectant fathers were associated with higher levels of emotional and behavioral problems in children.
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2013 (MedPage Today) — An expectant father's mental health problems may be linked to his child's behavioral and emotional difficulties early in life, researchers found.
A Norwegian cohort found paternal psychological distress was associated with a small but positive risk of a child developing behavioral difficulties, emotional difficulties, and impaired social functioning at age 36 months , according to Anne Lise Kvalevaag, PhD candidate, of Helse Fonna HF in Haugesund, Norway, and colleagues.
Higher levels of emotional distress in expectant fathers were associated with higher levels of emotional and behavioral problems in children, they wrote online in Pediatrics.
Earlier research has found ties between psychiatric disorders in mothers and "increased risk of socioemotional and behavioral problems in their children," the authors noted.
"The current study demonstrates that there is a consistent positive predictive association between fathers' parental mental health status and their children's socioemotional and behavioral development at 36 months of age," they concluded. "The ?ndings are of importance for clinicians and policymakers in their planning of healthcare in the perinatal period because this represents a signi?cant opportunity for preventive intervention."
The researchers examined associations between paternal mental health and children's socioemotional and behavioral development through a prospective, population-based cohort of 31,663 kids in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study.
Fathers' mental health information was acquired through the self-reported Hopkins Symptoms Checklist (SCL-5) at weeks 17 or 18 of gestation. SCL-5 is an indicator of level of global mental distress, mainly symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the cutoff point for SCL-5 is 2.00, they authors explained.
Data on the child's emotional and behavioral development — as well as the mother's pre- and postnatal mental health — were taken at 36 months after birth. Maternal mental health was evaluated through the same questionnaire fathers filled out. Child development was evaluated through three parental-response questionnaires on mental health, socioemotional problems, and behavior.
The mean SCL-5 score for the fathers was 1.13. Three percent of the fathers had a score above the cutoff of 2.00.
In a crude analysis with behavioral difficulties as the dependent variable, paternal psychological distress was significantly associated with a child's behavioral and emotional difficulties at age 36 months, as well as social functioning .
This association persisted after adjustment for age, education, marital status, somatic conditions, alcohol and tobacco use, physical activity, and maternal mental health.
When the model was fully adjusted, associations between behavioral difficulties and father's distress lost significance , though the other associations remained significant.
The authors noted "a number of possible mechanisms could account for this association" including a prenatal genetic effect of paternal psychological distress, negative outcomes of depression on mothers resulting in negative outcomes for the child, and prenatal health predicting postnatal health, which "may account for some of the associations seen."
The authors noted several limitations with their study. The cohort had a 38.5 percent participation rate, which could have resulted in selection bias. Additionally, survey answers were self-reported and can be affected by rater bias.


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KeyLimeTie necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 23 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
We need our logo redesigned. Central Parts Warehouse is the #1 online snowplow parts retailer in the world. This is all we do - 12 months out of the year.
See description...tagline is optional
Desired Color Scheme:
blues are preferred
Accepted File Formats:
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Note: The logo may be used with other businesses we run not related to snowplows, therefore, we need the logo to look good with or without any snowplow graphics. Please keep this in mind.
Here are some questions and answers that might help you out:
Project Summary:
-What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
"CPW" and "Central Parts Warehouse". Our current logo just has CPW so we need to keep that as our tens of thousands of customers know us by our intials. But a lot of people know us as "Central Parts Warehouse", so we'd like that incorporated as well.
-What type of product or service do you offer?
Snow & Salt Removal Equipment and their replacement parts
-What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Instant company recognition or branding.
-What are your long term goals?
To make our customers think "Central Parts Warehouse" when they have a parts or equipment need for their snowplow.
Audience Profile:
-Please describe your existing audience.
We have three classes of customers: Individual Plow owners, Municipalities and our new "Reseller" division.
-Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
We have always been partial to blue - but it is not mandatory.
-Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
Our business is in a very niche industry. We would think it would be advantageous to have some sort of a snowplow image in the logo as we currently have.
Communication Strategy:
-What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
We like the "keep it simple" idea. Sometimes less is more although it would be nice to let people know we've been around since 1980 although not mandatory.
-What is your tagline or slogan?
We have used "Snow & Ice Control Specialists - Since 1980" in the past. But this doesn;t have to be in the logo unless you think it looks good and makes sense.
-What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That we are the pros & are extremely experienced in this industry
-Where will your new logo be used?
Web site primarily, but will be used on business cards and letterhead
Competitive Positioning:
-Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos? (list competitive URLs)
Most all of our competitors are in other industries as their main source of business. They have entered our into industry and cherry pick it. URLS are:
-What sets you apart from your competitors?
This is all we do - 12 months out of the year. We have over 120 years of combined experience in this industry with our employees. We have established an extremely high tech infastructure dedicated to quickly and efficiently take orders, package, ship and answer technical questions. We have better than average discounts and our parts meet or exceed the Original Manufacturers quality.
Targeted Message:
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Where customer service comes first!
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majicinc needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 53 designs submitted by 16 freelance designers.
Logo for a new site for college acappella groups. Will have group profiles, reviews, CD sales, etc.
Looking for a logo for http://www.collegeacappella.com. Please include the entire domain address in the logo design...
Please include some reference to music whether it be notes etc.
The logo will be what the site design is based off of. Very open to all concepts, and winner of logo design could be offered job as a lead developer in this new endeavor.
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Intercoast Colleges 175 East Olive Avenue, 3rd Floor Burbank, CA 91502 Phone: (818) 500-8400
General Information About Intercoast Colleges
The central mission of InterCoast Colleges is to provide an educational career program designed to prepare students to succeed in the medical, legal and business industries by enabling them to meet the highest expectations of employers for entry level professions.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2009-2010.
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- 1-2 years certificate
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Student Demographics Total Enrolled 126 Native American 0.0 Asian 1.0 African American 19.0 Hispanic 61.0 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 39 Enrolled FullTime Graduates


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So it's a good idea for people to talk to each other, and not just to people who agree with everything they say. Talk to someone who challenges your philosophical and political beliefs. You might not change your mind, but you ought to be open to at least trying to understand the other person's point of view.
People who agree with me are not necessarily smarter than everybody else. I know that's true, even though it's tempting to conclude otherwise, based on the letters I get.
I receive a lot of complimentary, well-written emails from people who agree with what I write, and I get a lot of critical, badly written emails from people who disagree with me vehemently.
It's very tempting to jump to the conclusion that I'm in with the smart crowd. But I think there's another explanation: I imagine people who are writing a letter in a positive frame of mind are more likely to pay attention to things like complete sentences, spelling, subject-verb agreement and punctuation.
Also, if they like what I said enough to write to me, they probably care at least a little bit about what impression they're making, and thus are motivated to put some thought into their letter.
However, people who are mad enough to spit are so angry they dispense with even the most rudimentary rules of composition. They're not really concerned that I be able to follow their argument — they just want to express how wrong they think I am, and they don't give a darn whether they have expressed themselves well or not.
I suspect I'd see the same pattern no matter what sorts of political views I were expressing. If I wrote from a far-right perspective, I'd probably hear from a lot of highly literate conservatives — and it's entirely possible I'd begin receiving hard-to-comprehend missives from those on the left too angry to form a coherent message.
Perhaps people should calm down before picking up a pen or firing up their email program. Relax, folks. No matter who you are, and no matter what your political beliefs are, you probably have a neighbor, uncle, fellow churchgoer or co-worker whose political beliefs are 180 degrees from your own. And yet, you still manage (hopefully) to get along with this person, right?
Or do you announce over the Christmas gift exchange that you will no longer be buying for cousin Pete because you just found out that he disagrees with your view about what exactly would constitute the ideal federal tax structure?
One of the great truths that is lost in today's highly partisan, highly opinionated world is that there are many valid world views, and no one political party comes close to being right about everything.
So it's a good idea for people to talk to each other, and not just to people who agree with everything they say. Talk to someone who challenges your philosophical and political beliefs. You might not change your mind, but you ought to be open to at least trying to understand the other person's point of view.
That's unfortunately not the way we're going. Too many people shy away from any form of media that seeks to strike a balance. Too many people stick to getting their "news" from heavily opinionated sources that simply reinforce existing views — and villainize anybody with a different point of view. Once you've villainized the other guys, you aren't going to be able to accept whatever nugget of truth you might otherwise pick up from them.
There's nothing wrong with having deeply held views. I'd argue you should have deeply held views — views you've formed over the years, after considering many different possible ways of looking at the world. I'd also argue that if you don't ever, even in the smallest way, modify any of your views, you're part of what's wrong with the world.
You're not always right about everything, and you're not necessarily smarter than people who have different opinions.
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"Barack Obama on the Economy"
— headline in a Romney campaign ad, followed by President Obama speaking:
"We tried our plan — and it worked. That's the difference. That's the choice in this election. That's why I'm running for a second term."
Another day, another out-of-context quote?
Readers should be very wary of television ads showing a snippet of the opposing candidate speaking. There is often too much context missing.
Both campaigns have crossed the foul line in this regard (remember Mitt Romney supposedly saying he liked to fire people?) but this is the second week in a row we have had to examine how the Romney campaign is using one of the president's quotes. Let's take a look.
The Facts
There is a dead giveaway here that something is missing: Why would Obama be bragging that his plan "worked" when the unemployment rate is still above 8 percent? That doesn't sound like smart politics.
The reason for Obama's statement becomes clear when the preceding sentences are read. (The section used in the ad is in bold type.) Remember that he is speaking to fellow Democrats at a fundraising event.
I'm running because I believe you can't reduce the deficit — which is a serious problem, we've got to deal with it — but we can't reduce it without asking folks like me who have been incredibly blessed to give up the tax cuts that we've been getting for a decade. I'll cut out government spending that's not working, that we can't afford, but I'm also going to ask anybody making over $250,000 a year to go back to the tax rates they were paying under Bill Clinton, back when our economy created 23 million new jobs, the biggest budget surplus in history and everybody did well. Just like we've tried their plan, we tried our plan — and it worked. That's the difference. That's the choice in this election. That's why I'm running for a second term.
In other words, in an inelegant way, Obama is trying to compare Democratic philosophy (raise taxes on the wealthy — "our plan") with Republican philosophy (don't raise any taxes — "their plan"). He also appears to be trying to hitch his presidency to the economic success of the Clinton years. He can rightly argue that he's never had a chance to do what Bill Clinton did — raise taxes on the wealthy — because Republicans have blocked his efforts.
But as we have repeatedly said, it is rather silly to think the economy can be divided into such neat presidential-term chunks.
Some would argue that some of the seeds for the disastrous economy at the end of George W. Bush's term were planted during Clinton's presidency (breaking down the walls between commercial and investment banks, for instance). Clinton also benefited from some luck — a surge in stock prices for technology companies in the mid-1990s. The bubble later burst, but not before significantly boosting federal revenue (and eliminating the deficit) with taxes on capital gains.
Thus, as an argument, Obama is really pushing the envelope in suggesting that the boom times of the Clinton era are directly attributable to Clinton's tax increases. (We have already dinged Obama for suggesting in this passage that tax rates will be the same as under Clinton, since that's not right.)
Still . . . the Romney ad starts off by claiming that Obama is talking about today's economy. And then the ad is filled with comments from ordinary Americans about how they are suffering today.
Romney senior advisor Eric Fehrnstrom strongly defends the use of the clip. "Obama can't have it both ways on this. He's either running on the Clinton record, which is completely superior to his own," he said. "Or Obama's running on his record, which is a failure and why his campaign is now in the awkward position of saying the president was not referring to his own plans when he made the 'it worked' statement."
The Pinocchio Test
It may well be disingenuous of Obama to wrap his policies in the mantle of Bill Clinton, but he was talking to a roomful of Democrats. We also make some allowances for awkward language uttered off the cuff, especially if it appears to be a one-time statement. (The Romney campaign did not supply any other examples of Obama claiming his economic plan worked.)
In any case, the Romney campaign clearly ripped these words out of context, leaving them untethered from their original meaning — in order to score political points in a highly misleading way. Obama was not talking about today's economy, but about different philosophies of taxation.
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Recreation Staff Assistant
Position open to full-time SUNY Plattsburgh students to assist the Recreational Sports Director. They are responsible for hiring, assignment, supervision and personnel management of all work-study and temporary service recreation employees. In addition, the staff assistants keep recreation statistics, submit payroll, and provide support to college organizations and groups in their sports programming. Students interested in these positions must submit a resume and cover letter to the Recreational Sports Coordinator by April 15 of each year for the following year.
Intramural Coordinator
One position is available each year for a full-time SUNY Plattsburgh student to administer the intramural program working closely with the Recreation Sports Coordinator. Individuals should have a strong background in officiating and supervision. He/She is responsible for maintaining a quality and a smooth operation of the program. This includes hiring, training, assigning, supervising officials, submitting payroll biweekly, and working closely with teams to maintain a strong communication system with them. Student Coordinator must be available for supervision of games during evening hours. Students interested in this position must submit a resume and cover letter to the Recreational Sports Coordinator by April 15 of each year for the following year.
Positions open to SUNY Plattsburgh students who hold current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguards. Guards are responsible supervising the swimming pool during recreational hours, enforcing the swimming pool rules and to provide for the safety of swimmers.
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Youth Learn To Swim Instructor
Instructor positions are open to SUNY Plattsburgh students holding current certifications as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or have experience in teaching swimming, Instructors will teach for eight Saturday mornings 8:45 a.m. to noon each semester in the "Youth Learn to Swim" program. Instructors are also either hired as lifeguards or placed on the lifeguard sub list and must have appropriate certifications.
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Instructor positions are open to SUNY Plattsburgh students who hold current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer instructor certification. Instructors are responsible for supervising practice and skill testing in the CPR lab lab and teaching non-credit CPR/AED/First Aid courses for the college community.
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Seven positions are only open to students granted work-study through the Financial Aid Office. Two to three positions are temporary service positions for any full time SUNY Plattsburgh student. Applicants must be available for 3 hour shifts between 3–11 p.m. weekdays and noon-10 p.m. on weekends. Recreation attendants supervise and enforce building regulations in Memorial Hall, issue equipment and will be required to be trained in Adult CPR/AED and First Aid. Students must fill out application and indicate if they are applying for work-study or temporary service positions and submit application to Karen Waterbury in 314 Memorial Hall [email protected]
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A New History of Social Welfare
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This revision traces the evolution of the concept of social welfare and presents a sweeping view of the history of social welfare programs from prehistory through the 1990s. The author takes a feminist perspective and integrates coverage of women's and minority issues into the development of our present social welfare system. Particular attention is paid to the issues of poverty and social and economic justice.
This edition includes coverage of the new welfare reform act or TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), including the political and economic implications for the poor, particularly women and children. In addition, the new edition deals more fully with global economic issues affecting social welfare in all countries. Chapter 13 now includes more information on transnational corporations and the global economy. Chapter 13 also includes new coverage of managed health care and case management.
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Praia da Reserva Beach
Praia da Reserva is a perfect beach to enjoy a quiet day of sun
Praia da Reserva Beach sits between Barra Beach and Recreio Beach. Because the beach is quite some ways from downtown Rio de Janeiro it is not as popular. Therefore, it is the perfect place to go and enjoy a quiet day of sun and relaxation. However, you must drive to get here as buses do not go this far out of Rio.
Beach Goers
Praia da Reserva is popular with surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers. It is also where nudism takes place, but there's plenty of space to relax and hang out, so if you're uncomfortable with nudity you can find spots that are nudism free or you can join them and take off your swim wear.
The Beach
Considered a green beach, there are no snack shacks or kiosks and very few vendors. The area is a reserve and the locals work to keep it as natural as possible. The surf can be strong and the waves high. Winds whip up quite frequently, which is why the beach is popular with wind and kite surfers. Keep in mind there are no parking facilities in the area. This is a beach for visitors who want to get away from it all. There is also the Gay point in Reserva Beach, marked by the big rainbow flag craved in the sand.
Around The Beach
For a good steak after a long day of surfing try eating at the Barra Grill. It serves rodizio-style with fair prices. Locals consider this restaurant to have some of the best steak in town. Or if the waves just aren't breaking, spend a day in Barra Woods a large park with hiking trails and sporting facilities.
The Casa do Pontal Popular Art Museum in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, at Estrada do Pontal – 3295, has some of the most impressive arts and crafts and it is open to public from Tuesday to Sundays 9:30am – 5pm. Have an evening drink at Bar do Baiano on Rua do Imperador which has live music ranging from jazz to choro.


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Kim Kardashian is supporting boyfriend Reggie Bush – with her nails.
"Check out my gold Minx nails!" she Tweeted on Sunday as she headed to Super Bowl XLIV, where Reggie's Saints prepared to take the field against the Indianapolis Colts. "They spell BUSH w a #25 on my thumbs!"
Kim's Twitter page was devoted to the big game over the weekend.
"In route to the stadium. Let's go Saints! The energy is in the air!" Kim Tweeted on Sunday, following a Saturday night Tweet, "Praying I can even fall asleep! Tomorrow is such a big day!"
And Kim's effort's weren't in vain — the Saints went on to win the game, 31-17.
But Kim wasn't the only Kardashian sister to get excited about her athletic man. Khloe, who's married to Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, praised her husband's big game on Saturday.
"Lamar's game!!!!! Wow wow wow!" she Tweeted. "Ballin!!!!"
The Lakers star pulled 22 rebounds, matching his career high, and scored 10 points with six assists to lead the NBA team past the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, 99-82.
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Cypriot banks re-open from their long holiday at noon Cyprus time or 6 AM ET.
The country has already announced capital controls (limits on how much money people can withdraw or transfer from their accounts) to prevent a mass exodus.
But the demand for money is expected to be huge, and people are bracing for some kind of a run, perhaps.
This convoy of trucks -- photographed by Reuters -- was reported by local media to be carrying tons of euros to prepare for the bank reopening.
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A policeman stands guard in front of trucks carrying containers at the Central Bank in Nicosia March 27, 2013. The contents of the containers could not be verified by Reuters but local media reported they contained cash for the banks' reopening on Thursday. Cyprus is set to restrict the flow of cash from the island and may curb the use of Cypriot credit cards abroad as it tries to avert a run on its banks after agreeing a tough rescue package with international lenders.


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I got to go on zee teevee last week. On a cable news network. THE Cable News Network. Well … kinda. I was on the Headline News channel, otherwise known as HLN, previously known as CNN2.
Funny side note: I didn't know that HLN stood for Headline News until someone said they saw me on Headline News. I said, "Aww, thanks! But it was Evening Express on HLN that I was on." And then the very kind friend gently asked me what HLN stood for. Sometimes, my blond roots show, mmmkay?
Anyway. I got to go on a real live television show, and I don't know how many people watched it live, aside from Ashley and me, but I know at least a dozen of my friends have watched it on the internets. Because I have at least a dozen friends that are awesome enough to sit down and watch me chat about partisan politics with Tennessee Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn, Republican delegate and Mormon BYU biology professor Laura Bridgewater, CafeMom.com host Lindsay Ferrier, and HLN's Kyra Phillips.
Because that totally happened.
Kyra surprised me the most. She's spent over a decade with CNN, and through the magic of Google, I found out that she sometimes goes after social issues. I was expecting her to tolerate us Republican chicks at best, but I had my talking points reay and my smile in place.
When I met her, I pleasantly surprised to find a warm, laidback host that seemed to genuinely want to have a real discussion about the Romney's and the election. Once the cameras were rolling, I was still half expecting a couple of 'gotcha' questions – most likely over gay marriage or abortion.
Nope! The discussion centered around the economy, which most Americans agree is the number one issue right now. I could see Kyra's brain trying to wrap itself around some of our answers when asked why we women (moms!) support Mitt Romney. I love when people keep an open mind to other people's convictions, so add another point to the I Like Kyra column.
Lindsay was great too. I've been working with her on Moms Matter 2012 over at CafeMom.com since the end of last year, and she's a total pro. It was fabulous to finally meet her in person.
Representative Blackburn was also a delight. She didn't know it, but she was a huge inspiration to me after I heard her speak at Smart Girl Summit in 2009. That was my first political convention as a blogger, and I loved what she had to say about how much moms can rock the world. Plus she thanked me for doing what I do out there on the internet on a daily basis. That was awesome.
I'd never met Laura before, but I was glad to get to know her. She spoke of faith and family, and how Mitt Romney has shown a commitment to both, and how that will be translated into a commitment to get our economy back on track.
Overall, it was super fun, I'd do it again in a heartbeat, and I'm soooooo glad that we got to talk about real issues, rather than that tool Todd Akin.
Here's the condensed version played by HLN:
And the full version from CafeMom.com:


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Two of the most popular professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will be taking a new dance show to Milton Keynes Theatre.
Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace perform Tango Moderno from Tuesday to Saturday, November 14 to 18.
Tango is the rhythm of the city, the heat of the streets and the pulse of life.
Tango Moderno is the irresistible hot new stage spectacular from Vincent and Flavia, – dance partners for over two decades, world champions, Strictly favourites and acclaimed West End stage stars, whose previous productions Midnight Tango, Dance Til Dawn and The Last Tango have all been acclaimed, sell-out hits.
Having originally intended The Last Tango to be their farewell tour, Flavia said: "As we were creating our last show, we developed a number of new routines with so much raw choreography.
"It was thrilling to still be discovering new numbers for Vincent and I to dance, but we just couldn't accommodate them in the production.
"We toured the country with the show and were overwhelmed by the support from our audiences and from people asking us to continue.
"Vincent and I spoke at the end of the tour and we decided that we wanted to continue; we love dancing together, we are having so much fun and a year after our last UK tour, we are more excited than ever to share this new work and show with our audiences."
The new production fuses together Ballroom, Latin and Argentine tango to give you a performance that smoulders with desire. With classic steps, they create a Tango for today.
Performances start at 7.30pm each evening with matinees on Wednesday, November 15 and Saturday, November 18 starting at 2.30pm.
Tickets cost from £20. For further details or to book tickets in advance visit www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes or call the box office on 0844 871 7652.


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If your child is between ages 12 and 18, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for depression – even if you don't see signs of a problem.
Why do I need to get my teen screened for depression?Depression can be serious, and many teens with depression don't get the help they need.
The good news is that depression can be treated with counseling, medicine, or a combination of both. When you ask your child's doctor about screening for depression, find out what services are available in case your teen needs follow-up care.
It can affect your thoughts, mood, and daily activities – and make you feel sad or down. But depression is more than feeling sad for a few days.
Teen depression can be a serious mental illness. If your child is depressed, she may:
It's normal for teens to have mood swings, and it can be hard to tell if your child is just feeling down or if she's depressed. That's why it's so important for all teens to be screened for depression.
Learn more about depression in teens:
What causes depression?Depression can happen to anyone. It's not your fault or your teen's fault. Some experiences may make it more likely that a teen will develop depression, like:
Teen girls are more likely to get depressed than teen boys.
What happens during a depression screening?The doctor will ask your teen questions about his feelings and behaviors. This may include asking how often your teen:
Screening for depression usually takes about 5 minutes. It can be done as part of your teen's yearly checkup.
What if the doctor finds signs of depression?If your child is showing signs of depression, the doctor will:
Make sure to include your teen when you make any decisions about treatment.
Take steps to protect your teen's mental health.
Talk to your teen's doctor about depression screening.Ask the doctor to screen your child for depression. If you're worried about your teen, be sure to let the doctor know. Find out what services are available in case your teen needs treatment.
What about cost?Screening for depression is covered under the Affordable Care Act. Depending on your insurance plan, your teen may be able to get screened at no cost to you. Check with your insurance company to find out what's included in your plan.
Find out more about the mental health services covered under the Affordable Care Act.
If you don't have health insurance, use this treatment locator to find mental health services near you. Some programs offer free or low-cost treatment for depression.
Write down any concerns you have.Keep track of your teen's actions and words that make you think she might be depressed. If you see a change in your child's behavior, make a note about the change and when it happened. Include details like:
Share these notes with your teen's doctor. You can also use them to start a conversation with your teen.
Watch for signs that your teen may be thinking about suicide.Most people who are depressed don't attempt suicide, but depression can increase the risk of suicide and suicide attempts. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24.
These behaviors may be signs that your teen is thinking about suicide:
If your child is showing some or all of these warning signs, get help right away. Visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to learn how to help.
If you think your child may be in immediate danger, call 911 or take him to the emergency room.
Find resources for your teen. If your child isn't ready to talk to you about her feelings, there are still things you can do. Help your teen find resources online and in the community.
Share these resources with your teen:
Let her know that, in a crisis, she can get support anonymously (without giving her name) by:
Make a list with your teen of other people she can go to with problems or questions – like a teacher, guidance counselor, or another trusted adult.
Remind your teen that you're always there if she wants to talk.
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Here is a lesson on a very pretty pony that is one of the main characters in the new My Little Pony series that has been airing on The Hub since late 2010. The character that I am going to submit is bubbly, cute, and full of pinkie goodness. Without further ado, lets learn "how to draw Pinkie Pie", step by step. Pinkie is one of the ponies that handles all the details for the parties that are thrown around the village. Aside from being very creative, she also has an awesome sense of humor, she can be very talkative, and she is also known to be a little naïve. Pinkie has the tendencies to pull silly pranks on her fellow ponies but she will never try anything too exciting on Fluttershy because like her name suggests, she is just too shy, or sensitive for a better word. Anyways, she is going to be a really fun animal character to draw from one of the oldest cartoons or franchises around. No matter if you're fifteen or twenty, learning "how to draw Pinkie Pie" is going to be fun regardless. I have to gallop on out of here for now but I will return. Stay tuned in for more drawing fun on Dragoart.com.
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By Senator Marco RubioGood evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term. Tonight, I have the honor of responding to his State of the Union address on behalf of my fellow Republicans. And I am especially honored to be addressing our brave men and women serving in the armed forces and in diplomatic posts around the world. You may be thousands of miles away, but you are always in our prayers.
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The State of the Union address is always a reminder of how unique America is. For much of human history, most people were trapped in stagnant societies, where a tiny minority always stayed on top, and no one else even had a chance.
But America is exceptional because we believe that every life, at every stage, is precious, and that everyone everywhere has a God-given right to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them.
Like most Americans, for me this ideal is personal. My parents immigrated here in pursuit of the opportunity to improve their life and give their children the chance at an even better one. They made it to the middle class, my dad working as a bartender and my mother as a cashier and a maid. I didn't inherit any money from them. But I inherited something far better – the real opportunity to accomplish my dreams.
Presidents in both parties – from John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan – have known that our free enterprise economy is the source of our middle class prosperity.
This opportunity – to make it to the middle class or beyond no matter where you start out in life – it isn't bestowed on us from Washington. It comes from a vibrant free economy where people can risk their own money to open a business. And when they succeed, they hire more people, who in turn invest or spend the money they make, helping others start a business and create jobs.
But President Obama? He believes it's the cause of our problems. That the economic downturn happened because our government didn't tax enough, spend enough and control enough. And, therefore, as you heard tonight, his solution to virtually every problem we face is for Washington to tax more, borrow more and spend more.
This idea – that our problems were caused by a government that was too small – it's just not true. In fact, a major cause of our recent downturn was a housing crisis created by reckless government policies.
And the idea that more taxes and more government spending is the best way to help hardworking middle class taxpayers – that's an old idea that's failed every time it's been tried.
More government isn't going to help you get ahead. It's going to hold you back.More government isn't going to create more opportunities. It's going to limit them.
And more government isn't going to inspire new ideas, new businesses and new private sector jobs. It's going to create uncertainty.
Because more government breeds complicated rules and laws that a small business can't afford to follow.
Because more government raises taxes on employers who then pass the costs on to their employees through fewer hours, lower pay and even layoffs.
And because many government programs that claim to help the middle class, often end up hurting them instead.For example, Obamacare was supposed to help middle class Americans afford health insurance. But now, some people are losing the health insurance they were happy with. And because Obamacare created expensive requirements for companies with more than 50 employees, now many of these businesses aren't hiring. Not only that; they're being forced to lay people off and switch from full-time employees to part-time workers.
Now does this mean there's no role for government? Of course not. It plays a crucial part in keeping us safe, enforcing rules, and providing some security against the risks of modern life. But government's role is wisely limited by the Constitution. And it can't play its essential role when it ignores those limits.
There are valid reasons to be concerned about the President's plan to grow our government. But any time anyone opposes the President's agenda, he and his allies usually respond by falsely attacking their motives.
When we point out that no matter how many job-killing laws we pass, our government can't control the weather – he accuses us of wanting dirty water and dirty air.
When we suggest we strengthen our safety net programs by giving states more flexibility to manage them – he accuses us of wanting to leave the elderly and disabled to fend for themselves.And tonight, he even criticized us for refusing to raise taxes to delay military cuts – cuts that were his idea in the first place.
But his favorite attack of all is that those who don't agree with him – they only care about rich people.
Mr. President, I still live in the same working class neighborhood I grew up in. My neighbors aren't millionaires. They're retirees who depend on Social Security and Medicare. They're workers who have to get up early tomorrow morning and go to work to pay the bills. They're immigrants, who came here because they were stuck in poverty in countries where the government dominated the economy.
The tax increases and the deficit spending you propose will hurt middle class families. It will cost them their raises. It will cost them their benefits. It may even cost some of them their jobs.And it will hurt seniors because it does nothing to save Medicare and Social Security.
So Mr. President, I don't oppose your plans because I want to protect the rich. I oppose your plans because I want to protect my neighbors.
Hard-working middle class Americans who don't need us to come up with a plan to grow the government. They want a plan to grow the middle class.
Economic growth is the best way to help the middle class. Unfortunately, our economy actually shrank during the last three months of 2012.
But if we can get the economy to grow at just 4 percent a year, it would create millions of middle class jobs. And it could reduce our deficits by almost $4 trillion dollars over the next decade.
Tax increases can't do this. Raising taxes won't create private sector jobs. And there's no realistic tax increase that could lower our deficits by almost $4 trillion. That's why I hope the President will abandon his obsession with raising taxes and instead work with us to achieve real growth in our economy.
One of the best ways to encourage growth is through our energy industry. Of course solar and wind energy should be a part of our energy portfolio. But God also blessed America with abundant coal, oil and natural gas. Instead of wasting more taxpayer money on so-called "clean energy" companies like Solyndra, let's open up more federal lands for safe and responsible exploration. And let's reform our energy regulations so that they're reasonable and based on common sense. If we can grow our energy industry, it will make us energy independent, it will create middle class jobs and it will help bring manufacturing back from places like China.
Simplifying our tax code will also help the middle class, because it will make it easier for small businesses to hire and grow.
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