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So who's got the most grey hair: Pamela Anderson, Brigitte Nielson, Gwen Stefani or Brooke Shields?
Local hair stylist Marjorie Clarke isn't telling.
Clarke, who owns and operates Hair Force Salon in Mount Pearl, has been a stylist to the stars since 2006, when she was approached by a New York agency that acts as a liaison between hair and make-up stylists and celebrities.
The previous year, Clarke had won the title of North American Hair Stylist of the Year in Las Vegas, which led to presentations — and attention — around the United States.
After participating as a hair stylist backstage at runway shows for New York Fashion Week, Clarke began working with celebrity stylist Danilo of "America's Next Top Model" fame, and was invited by him to be part of an elite team of 12 stylists from around the world to work backstage each year at New York Fashion Week, and Life Ball.
Held in Vienna, Austria, Life Ball is organized by AIDS LIFE, and is the biggest charity event in Europe. Since 1993, it has raised funds for organizations assisting with people who are HIV-positive, and aims to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS.
After an opening ceremony in Vienna's city hall square which includes speeches and a moment of silence for those who have died of AIDS, the ball is a massive star-studded event, including a gala concert and fashion show.
Each year there's a different theme, a different theme song, and a different designer overseeing the fashion show,
It was at her first Life Ball that Clarke met Pamela Anderson.
"It was all about big, massive hair that year," Clarke said, laughing.
"The runway was 20-feet wide and it was outdoors, and Pamela Anderson is such a small person, no more than five feet tall, so I knew I had to do something big. I used two wigs and extensions to make her hair look like a bobblehead!"
Over the different Life Balls, Clarke has styled the hair of famous models, European celebrities, Brooke Shields and Brigitte Nielsen, whom she says is "absolutely beautiful, like a goddess, and so endearing." She has danced with Ivana Trump and rubbed shoulders with Elton John and Hilary Swank, among others.
Clarke is not long home from this year's Life Ball, which took place May 25 with the theme 1001 Arabian Nights.
Singer Fergie was the host and Roberto Cavalli was this year's guest fashion designer. The 2013 theme song, "Love Wins Over Glamour," was performed by Adam Lambert, whom Clarke didn't get to coiffe, but met.
"Before the models hit the runway, some stylists are there doing touch-ups, with their comb and brush in hand," she said.
"I was kind of standing back, admiring our work, and I saw this man standing there in costume. I recognized who he was and I said, 'Adam?' He said, 'Yes?" and we had a little conversation.
"He asked me where I was from, and I told him, and he said, 'Oh, I've been to Newfoundland, several years ago.' It was before he was on 'American Idol.' I asked him what his best memory of Newfoundland was, and he said, 'The people were so warm and friendly.'"
Apart from the runway models, Clarke helped to style the hair of "I Dream of Jeannie" star Barbara Eden, who performed on stage.
Now 78, Eden wore her original midriff-baring costume from the show, and brought her original fez and long, blonde hair piece she wore on the sitcom, which aired from 1965-70.
"She was really concerned. She didn't have a lot of confidence that it would hold, because it was so old," Clarke explained.
"Danilo gathered us around , and in the end we made another blonde braid and wrapped it around the base so it would stay."
Clarke, a fan of "I Dream of Jeannie" as a child, got to speak to Eden more in the airport.
"I grew up watching Barbara Eden. I wanted to be Barbara Eden," she said.
"Usually I'm not starstruck, but when I saw her, I turned into a kid again. She asked me where I was from, if I had any children, that sort of thing."
Clarke, who grew up one of 11 children in her family, has wanted to be a hair stylist ever since she was 17 and going to her high school graduation on Bell Island. She had her hair done professionally, marking the first time she had ever been in a salon.
"I remember the stylist was so busy, she was frantic, but when it was my turn, she took her time and I could really see that she cared about me," Clarke said.
"When she turned me around in the mirror, that was the first time I ever felt as good as the neighbour's kids; the first time I ever felt special. I said, this is what I'm going to do with my life — make people feel special. Most hairdressers are very caring individuals with very big hearts, and that's why we do what we do."
Clarke opened Hair Force in 1992 at age 25, and she and her team of stylists have received a number of international accolades ever since. She said she has also been told many stories of clients who have been impacted by her work like she was impacted by her stylist as a teenager. It's what keeps her in the job, she said, celebrities clients or not.
That being said, there's a certain celebrity she'd love to get her hands on.
"Hillary Rodham Clinton. As of late, she's been wearing her hair much longer than she should, with it styles back a little too severely with what appears to be greying roots. I would cut it a little shorter, similar to (broadcast journalist) Dianne Sawyer's style, but with less bang, and add more dimension to her colour. Both would soften her features, giving her more volume and a more youthful appearance."
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Can you see a lunar eclipse?
Again, of course! Anyone with a view of the Moon can see a lunar eclipse. The next four total lunar eclipses predicted for North America will be on April 15, 2014; October 8, 2014; April 5, 2015 and September 28, 2015.
Lunar Eclipses
Sometimes a full moon moves through Earth's shadow. This is a lunar eclipse (Figure below). During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon travels completely in Earth's umbra. During a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the Moon enters Earth's umbra. When the Moon passes through Earth's penumbra, it is a penumbral eclipse. Since Earth's shadow is large, a lunar eclipse lasts for hours.
A lunar eclipse.
Partial lunar eclipses occur at least twice a year, but total lunar eclipses are less common. The moon glows with a dull red coloring during a total lunar eclipse.
A lunar eclipse is shown in a series of pictures.
- lunar eclipse: An eclipse that occurs when the Moon moves through the shadow of the Earth and is blocked from view.
- During a lunar eclipse, the full Moon moves through Earth's shadow.
- Earth's shadow is large so lunar eclipses last longer than solar eclipses. They cover more area too.
- The umbra is the part of the shadow in which light is completely blocked.
- The penumbra is the part of the shadow that is partially lit.
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12-23-2012, 05:09 PM #1Member Swordtails
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25 gallon tank for breeding
Hey i'm going to setup my 25 gallon to have as a breeding tank and all around tank and i'm not sure what fish that i can keep.
I'm looking for an easy fish to breed, right now i have a few guppy females and platy females in the tank and they are all starting to die off
I have been thinking of having it for my angelfish to spawn in but it's to small to keep them there for the rest of their life so it will just be temporary while they spawn. I spend most of my free time next to this tank sitting at the computer so a temporary breeding tank is not really that appealing to me so i search for some smaller fish i can keep there all around and get some fry off.
Criteria for fish.
* Fairly easy to breed
* Need to fit in a 25 gallon tank
* Popular fish so i can get rid of fry
I did keep all types of livebarers but the local pet stores won't take them so i use them as food for my angels.
The tank is not aimed to be a pure breeding tank but i want to keep it so they can breed, for example dwarf cichlids maybe just 1 male 2 females depending on fish and a max of 2 males depending on size of fish i have.
Thanks in advanced
What's your ph? If it's lower than 7.5: a pair of kribs, a pair of bolivian rams, If your ph is in the middle of 6.5 and 6, you could breed tetras, but you need a type of moss and it's fairly hard to breed them. If it's higher than 7.5, you could get some shelldwellers, or a pair of brichardi.
12-23-2012, 05:32 PM #3Member Swordtails
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I don't know what ph i do have but my tapwater is 7 and i use just plain tapwater without any prep chemicals for it.
I have 3 rams but they won't spawn in the angelfish tank since i changed substrate and arn't they very picky about ph? won't spawn if its above 6.9?
But ill read up all those and see what looks the best and funniest to try
Thanks keep the tips flowing :D
When you say "i have a few guppy females and platy females in the tank and they are all starting to die off" ... Are you saying due to age? Otherwise, why are these fish dying off?
And when you say "tapwater is 7 and i use just plain tapwater without any prep chemicals for it." Are you saying you have well water (i.e. no chlorine componds?)
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A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is down to just two Sterba's Corys. Filters: continuous new water flow; canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber!! Finally, junked the nitrate removal unit from hell.
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12-23-2012, 06:30 PM #5Member Swordtails
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they are dieing of from old age i have had them for about 7 month these ones and these fish arn't getting very old these days.
the tap water here are perfectly fine for fish no need for any chemicals to make it fish safe, if it wasn't safe i wouldn't say i don't use chemicals to prepare it for fish.
Guppies or endlers. Easy breeders."Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." Carl Sagan
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12-23-2012, 08:04 PM #7Member Swordtails
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guppies is something that is easy but impossible to get rid of fry only use for those are to feed my other fish with. i said above i kept all types of the popular livebarers but the local pet store won't take the fry. I also want a bit more challenge
If you want interesting, and can provide the water chemistry and rockwork, you could get a pair of Neolamprologus Pulcher "Daffodils". They are fascinating and are very protective parents (not to be kept with any other fish). They don't reach much more than 3-4"....probably just about ok in your tank, but if they're the only pair I reckon you could keep them and breed successfully.
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Elaborate incense burners were expensive luxury goods used only by powerful nobles. The mesh body of this burner allowed perfumed smoke, possibly scented with sandalwood or other fragrant timber, to permeate the air. The lid is decorated with a richly plumed bird, probably a phoenix or peacock, flanked by two smaller birds. Creatures of the upper realm, home to the ancestors, the birds provide an ideal complement to the handle in the form of a dragon, a beast of the underworld.


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This resource is for pastor-counselors who are helping others face the news of a problem pregnancy in a variety of difficult circumstances. As God has expressed love and grace in Jesus Christ, so we are to express that love and grace to one another when face with difficult and complex circumstances regarding problem pregnancies. Third Edition 2010.
This resource is for persons helping others face the loss of a baby in a variety of different circumstances - e.g., a woman who has chosen to place a baby for adoption, or who has chosen to have an abortion, or who has miscarried a baby. In caring, compassionate love, we who have experienced God's amazing grace are called to be instruments of healing, comfort, and support to all who are struggling through traumatic experiences. Second Edition. 2010.
This resource has been developed for women facing the news of a problem pregnancy in a variety of difficult circumstances regarding their pregnancy - e.g., being regarded as a minor, or being the victim of rape or incest or if there is a congenital anomaly in the fetus. Third Edition 2010.


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Head and neck cancer is a brutal disease.
It affects some of the body's most important functions: speaking, eating and breathing, says Sanford physician scientist John Lee, M.D. For years, this type of cancer has also had very poor survival rates.
"When you lose the ability to eat or speak, your life cannot go on as normal," says Dr. Lee, principal investigator of several head and neck cancer research studies, whose goal is to improve survival rates with this very difficult type of cancer. "We've got to find better therapies and better ways for people to survive this."
A quality assurance study led by Dr. Lee, a Sanford Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, has shown that a multi-specialty team that implemented findings from the Sanford Head and Neck Cancer basic science lab improved the 40-month survival rate of patients at Sanford by greater than 20 percent. "Working together with a full team - meeting weekly to review all aspects of patient care - helps patients survive; however, we can do better to improve survival during therapy and make therapy not so harmful," says Dr. Lee.
For over a decade, Dr. Lee and his team of researchers have been looking into the link between the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and the development of head and neck cancers. What the scientists discovered was that using drugs to alter cancer cell metabolism allowed mice to respond better to cancer therapy. They found that factors that enhanced the immune system seemed to improve rates of survival.
"We're doing ground-breaking research and have already translated that into improved survival using our multi-specialist team; however, we can do better. This clinical trial will potentially improve treatment by making it less toxic and at the same time improve survival rates," says Dr. Lee.
Sanford initiated a clinical trial last year to test whether these results would be the same for human patients, Dr. Lee said. Patients who enrolled in the clinical treatment received the best-practice treatments for head and neck cancer, and some also received a drug called dichloroacetate (DCA), which is commonly used for metabolic disorders.
That drug inhibits an enzyme called pyruvate dehyrogenase kinase (PDK) which is involved in metabolic pathways at the cellular level. Patients were given best-practice treatments for head and neck cancer, and some were given DCA in addition, to determine if the drug changed survival rates and immune response levels.
So far, the study has shown that DCA affects lactate production in cells. Lactate, also known as lactic acid, has been shown to help tumors grow. When DCA treatment was combined with chemotherapy and radiation, the cells had less lactate production and a stronger response to the cancer treatment.
Sanford researchers have presented the results of their work thus far and will continue their research to find more methods to improve patient response to cancer treatment, said Dr. Lee. A multi-disciplinary approach that includes drug therapy, radiation, chemotherapy and even nutrition seems to be affecting patient outcomes, he said.
Every day head and neck cancer patients benefit from Sanford Cancer's team approach, which brings together specialists from a variety of disciplines to craft an individualized plan for each specific case, Dr. Lee said. Medical staff at Sanford Cancer understand that they need to work together to provide the highest level of care.
"When you use the best treatments and you have patients with a motivated attitude to get better, you will get this kind of response," says the researcher, who also sees and treats patients every day. "Our patients benefit from having clinical researchers as part this larger team that is planning their treatment and invested in their care."
Taking those scientific advances and using them at the bedside to directly improve the lives of patients, is the reason that Dr. Lee does the work he does, he said.
"We're not just interested in doing research, but in bringing these treatments as efficiently as we can to people," said Dr. Lee. "We're dedicated to helping our patients have the highest quality of life, finding ways to tie medical research and treatments together for the people we serve."


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Between July and October, average daytime highs hover around 31 C. And even during the coldest months (December and January), average highs are in the mid-20s C.
Maui's geography varies widely, which in turn influences the weather conditions. For example, you'll find hot, dry lowlands on the western (leeward) side of the island, and rainy, lush valleys in the upcountry and on the eastern (windward) sides.
What's more, if you visit Haleakala volcano in the central region, the high elevation and winds will mean chilly conditions, at times close to the freezing mark! Bring a windbreaker, hat and gloves, especially for early morning trekking.
No matter when you visit, make sure you bring sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30, sunglasses and a hat.
What makes it different?
Maui has so much more to offer than just sun and sand. It's no wonder it consistently ranks as the No. 1 island among Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure magazine readers. Every year, the island attracts more than 2.2 million visitors.Show more Show less
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Kaanapali and Kapalua are the main resort areas on the west side of the island. To the south, you'll find most hotels in Makena and Wailea.
Maui is home to over 193 km of coastline, including its more than 81 accessible beaches – more than any other Hawaiian island. The sand here ranges in colour from white and gold, to black and salt and pepper. These variations are due to ancient volcanic activity.
The island has 10 state parks, 94 county parks and one national park. The latter is Haleakala National Park, home to Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world.
The ocean around Maui is home to up to 10,000 humpback whales who visit every winter to give birth to their young. The baby whales, who weigh more than 900 kg each, fatten up on their mother's milk before making the long trip to more northern waters. Whales arrive in Maui as early as November and stick around until roughly the end of April. While there are many whale watching tours available, you can often spot whales right from the beach – and even from some of the island's oceanside golf courses.
Maui is considered one of the best golf destinations in the world. It has more than 16 beautiful courses that offer stunning ocean and mountain views, as well as some incredible holes of golf. The island's famed Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort is also the location of the annual Tournament of Champions – the first event of the PGA Tour season.
Like the other Hawaiian Islands, Maui's formation can be traced back to volcanoes. During the ancient eruptions of Puu Kukui and the Haleakala, the lava formed a valley. This valley is modern day Maui – sometimes called The Valley Isle.Show more Show less
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Maui is the second largest of the 132 Hawaiian Islands. The island's five distinct regions (namely West Maui, South Maui, Central Maui, Upcountry Maui and East Maui) each have their own microclimates.
Most of the resorts in Maui are located on the leeward side of the island, which is hotter and drier than the other areas. Lahaina, situated in the heart of the resort area, receives just 30 cm of rain each year. In contrast, the West Maui Mountains receive an average of 1,106 cm a year, making this the second-wettest place on the planet.
The wet and dry cycles in Maui make for an abundance of rainbows. You will likely spot at least one during your trip. These cycles also provide optimal growing conditions for two of Maui's main crops: pineapple and sugar cane.
You'll be dazzled by the beauty of the island's diversity: from lush valleys to Maui's highest point, the 3,055-metre tall Haleakala volcano.
Maui has an interesting mix of cultural influences, but the main influence is from the Polynesian. Maui's music, dance, art and customs all directly reflect Polynesian history. It is believed that around AD 700, Polynesians from Tahiti and Marquesas made the long journey across the ocean in outrigger canoes to Maui.Show more Show less
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In 1778, Captain James Cook became the first European to "discover" the island – although he never actually set foot on land (he couldn't find a suitable place to dock). Over the years, more Europeans arrived, including many missionaries who greatly influenced Maui's cultural makeup.
Interestingly, the Europeans didn't allow locals to dance the hula, but they did help them learn to read and write using a 12-letter Hawaiian alphabet they created. Before this, Hawaiian history was passed orally from generation to generation. With the introduction of a written language, the native culture and history was able to be better preserved.
In 1893, the monarchy ruling Maui was overthrown and the Republic of Hawaii was established. In the meantime, Maui was experiencing major immigration from China, Japan, Portugal, Korea and the Philippines. The influence of these cultures is still very evident in Maui today, in everything from local architecture to the food.
In 1898, Maui was annexed by the United States. It became a territory in 1900, before becoming the 50th state in 1959. Today, Maui is making great efforts to ensure its customs and traditions are not lost. School children learn the Hawaiian language and have opportunities to participate in Hawaiian dance and music.
A luau is a great way to have fun and to learn about Hawaii's rich traditions. There are many luaus available to visitors on the island providing ample opportunity to share Hawaiian culture and the talents of many local performers.
In total, Maui offers 1173 sq km of land and 193 km of coastline to explore. Although it is not possible to drive around the entire island, half-day and full-day trips are very popular and free driving maps and tours books are available in the baggage claim area of the airport.Show more Show less
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Rental cars are the most popular way to get around here. But whether or not you need to rent a car during your stay in Maui depends on what you want to see and where you want to go. If you're looking to explore and discover Maui's vast beaches and lush rainforests, you'll probably want to rent a car. Many of the area's most scenic spots are a few hours outside the resort areas.
Should you choose not to rent a car, there are airport transfers and public transportation options available. Maui Bus, the island's public transit system, is an affordable alternative to get you where you need to go – the fare is just US$1.
When visiting Maui, you'll want to have some U.S. cash on hand for general expenses and transit. For entertainment and shopping, your credit card will give you the exchange rate at the time of purchase. There are also numerous ATMs inside banks and public spaces where you can withdraw funds at your convenience. Just be aware that transaction fees vary by ATM.
Travel requirements
Kahului Airport is Maui's main airport, receiving both domestic and international flights. When you depart Canada, you will go through security and U.S. Customs. Once you arrive in Maui, you'll proceed straight to the general baggage claim area.Show more Show less
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If you've pre-booked a transfer or a Maui orchid lei greeting & transfer with WestJet Vacations, please look for the Diamond Head Vacations representative in the baggage claim area.
If you've rented a car, shuttles to the car rental depots are located outside the baggage claim to the far right (at the end of the airport terminal). Each car rental company has a designated pick-up area and shuttles operate continuously. You can also catch a taxi, but do keep in mind that most of the resort areas are 30-90 minutes away. Advance reservations may be required.
Smiling WestJetters are ready to assist you at the check-in counters located in Bay 3 of the main terminal. WestJet counters open three hours prior to departure and close 15 minutes after departure time. Guests can check in and select their seats ahead of time using the WestJet Web check-in service.
Services in the terminal include restaurants, gift shops (with plenty of souvenirs for your friends and family back home) and Internet access. Please note that most airport vendors do not accept debit cards. It is best to have some cash on hand to purchase last minute travel supplies, such as water, snacks and magazines. There are also no duty free stores at Kahului Airport.
Travel requirements
Kahului Airport is Maui's main airport, receiving both domestic and international flights.Learn more
When visiting Maui, you'll want to have some U.S. cash on hand for general expenses and transit.Learn more
In total, Maui offers 1173 sq km of land and 193 km of coastline to explore.Learn more


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For consumers, April means great deals on everything from laptops to tablet computers.
Sales cycles seem to track the same way every year. If past years are any indication, retailers are anticipating your spring cleaning and shopping needs. Now that you're preparing to switch out your winter clothes for lighter looks and clean out the garage you've neglected all winter, retailers await you with sales on corresponding products.
April isn't a big month for gift-giving holidays; unless you're a big Winston Churchill fan, in which case mark your calendar for April 9. So some of these deals may not be as exciting as other months. But educated consumers don't crave excitement. They crave a good deal.
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1. Kindle Fire HD
Our friends at Dealnews dug through their archives from previous years to come up with predicted good deals for this month. They also noted Amazon announced last month that it would cut prices on all of its 8.9" Fire HD Special Offer tablets.
Prices now start at $269 for the base 16GB Wi-Fi version, and although that particular model has sold for less before.
"In general each model is now at or near the lowest price we've seen – making it a good time to give the Fire HD a try."
It's been a tough winter for many Americans. If you're among those who were hit hard by one blizzard after another, you may be in the market for some new snow removal tools such as snowblowers, plows and shovels.
These items will see deep discounts this month but are likely to go fast. Also keep an eye out for deals on other cold-weather necessities, such as ice scrapers, snow tires and ice melt.
Check out the Craftsman 24" 179cc Dula-Storage Snowblower at Sears. It's a good size for most homeowners and is on sale for $150 off the retail price.
Dealnews says the rule of thumb for clothing deals is to wait about two months after a new season of apparel hits stores before you can expect good discounts. April fits the bill.
Expect sales of 30% to 40% for mid-season promotions. Those deals go deeper in May, when you can get discounts of half off or more.
Look for casual shoes, skirts, golf apparel and running clothing and shoes. Check out this Mountain Hardwear Runoff Rain Jacket from REI for 50% off.
If you think every month lately seems to be a good month to buy an HDTV, you're correct. Every month since Black Friday has seen reductions in prices for large HDTVs. They are at or near all-time lows.
"The price of 55-inch 3-D LCD HDTVs, for instance, hit all-time lows last month, with prices starting at $747, $3 under February's best price. Likewise, 55-inch (non-3-D) name-brand LCD HDTVs hit their second-lowest price of the past 12 months and deals started at $688. That's a $51 difference from our all-time low during Black Friday. Lastly, 60-inch LCD HDTVs bottomed out at $698 in March, which is just $10 shy of the size category's best price on Black Friday," said Dealnews.
Check out this awesome bundle from Samsung that includes a huge 3D HDTV, Blu-ray Disc player and glasses for 20% off.
Windows 8 laptops are not selling well. Microsoft is compensating by offering OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) discounts of up to 20% on licenses for Windows 8 (and Office).
Dealnews says, "Those discounts are generally for ultraportables, our deal archives show they're also affecting prices of mainstream 15" Ivy Bridge laptops. For instance, just last month we saw a 15.6" Acer Aspire with 6GB of RAM and a 750GB hard drive go for an unprecedented $299. That's the lowest price we've seen for any Ivy Bridge system. It's also $41 under our February mention, which at the time was also an all-time low."
They predict the $299 price will become the new norm as it makes its way to touchscreen Windows 8 laptops.
It doesn't get much better than free. If you agree, April is a good month for you.
- On April 9 Ben & Jerry's will give out free cones.
- Lowe's will host a free Build and Grow day for kids featuring "The Croods" on April 13.
- National Park Week runs from April 20 to April 28. (What better way to kick off spring than with a free week in our National Parks?)
- Not to be outdone by Lowe's, the Home Depot will host a free bird feeder workshop for kids on April 6 and a free adult DIY workshops for adults throughout the month.
Have shopping tips you want to share with us? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @yahooshopping
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Family: Lycaenidae, Gossamer-wing Butterflies view all from this family
Description The Shasta Blue (Aricia or Plebejus shasta) is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. It is found from northwestern United States to southern Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The wingspan is 20–22 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August.
The larvae feed on Lupinus lyalli, Astragalus spatulatus, Astragalus calycosus, and Trifolium dasphyllum.
Dimensions The wingspan is 20–22 mm.
Habitat Scrub, shrub & brushlands, Alpine & subalpine habitats.
Range Rocky Mountains, Northwest, California, Plains, Western Canada, Southwest.


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Brandon Marshall may not have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder while in Denver, but he had a well-documented problem with immaturity, problems with the law, and at times was unprofessional in dealing with the Denver coaching staff. These were issues that Ireland definitely knew about, and gave Denver two 2nd round picks anyway.
As for Vontae Davis, read this analysis of Davis' before the 2009 draft (from nfldraftscout.com): "Negatives: Not a natural playmaker. Inconsistent hands for the interception. Doesn't fight through blocks with the physicality in which he comes up to tackle. Best in off-man and zone coverage where he can watch the action, plant and drive to the ball. Faster in shorts than on the field. Peeks back at the quarterback and savvy route-runners can beat him with double moves. Was benched in 2008 by coach Ron Zook, creating questions about his work ethic. Concerns that Vontae, like his brother, Vernon Davis, may lack the drive to turn his unique athleticism into NFL success." Hmmm....that sounds pretty familiar, doesn't it??? Again, these are character flaws that Ireland had to be aware of.
And as for Chad Johnson....well...any GM with half a brain wouldn't have signed CJ. He couldn't look good with Tom Brady getting him the ball. Enough said.


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Moose numbers continue to grow in Northwest Colorado.
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Want to bag the largest deer in the world? In Northwest Colorado, it's entirely possible. Since being reintroduced to the region — North Park, specifically — by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife in 1978, moose have thrived in an environment seeming tailor-made for them. Valleys thick with willows, streams, ponds and marshes provide food and shelter for moose, considered by biologists to be the world's largest deer.
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Critical and Analytical Thinking
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Maybe you have already heard that someone, a journalist, your teacher or parents, refer to a complex situation as a "Pandora's box".
What is a Pandora's box? Who is Pandora and how did she get that box? Did she open the box? Can you think of an example where you can use the phrase "to open a Pandora's box"?
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After a recent seminar in Calabasas, California, I stopped at a beautiful park right off Highway 101.
Calabasas is about 15 miles west of the San Fernando Valley and northwest of Los Angeles.
There was a road next to the park which led up a hill. Over that hill was the Calabasas Landfill. In the greater Los Angeles area there are about a dozen landfills where some 16,000 tons of non-hazardous waste is disposed of every day of the year.
My message here is the correlation between the landfill over that hill in Calabasas and the negative thoughts that we allow to come into our minds in the form of mental garbage.
It's simply amazing. I read a statistic that kids, by the time they're four or five, have heard the word "No" thousands of times. And that has been imbedded in their subconscious minds.
So, if things don't work well for us, we imbed that thought in our subconscious mind. When we think negative thoughts, we're imbedding those thoughts in the form of garbage into our subconscious mind.
I'm thinking maybe it's time to clear out the garbage from our brains. Because, the more trash and the more garbage and the more negative thoughts we have in our brains, the less we're going to accomplish what we want to accomplish.
That is the problem. Now let me give you the solution.
In order to get rid of some of the garbage in the brain, it's like a computer. What you put in is what you get out. Maybe you've heard the term: GIGO – garbage in, garbage out.
So, if you've got a bunch of garbage in the form of negative thoughts in your brain, then here's what we need to do. We need to write down some positive affirmations that can override, just like a computer program, some of that negative garbage that you've got in your brain.
So, here are some positive affirmations: If you don't have much confidence, then write down the following affirmation: I am a confident person.
Whether you believe it or not is immaterial. Just put it on the bed stand and read it out loud the first thing every morning and the last thing every night.
If you don't believe that you're a good manager with money, if you've gotten into debt over your head, then write an affirmation that says: I am a great money manager.
Read that the first thing every morning and the last thing every night, for at least 90 days, and you will be amazed how that will help to clear out some of the negative garbage that's in your mind.
Isn't it time that we took some of that mental garbage out and got rid of it and perhaps buried it for a long time to come.
A Garbage Out Affirmation
I am replacing negative thoughts with powerful, positive affirmations that are improving my life.
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ATR Joins Coalition Urging Congress to Hault DOL Fiduciary Rule
Posted by Justin Sykes on Monday, April 24th, 2017, 2:56 PM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
Americans for Tax Reform this week joined a coalition of free market organizations urging Congressional lawmakers to quickly act to stop the pending implementation of the Department of Labor's (DOL) Fiduciary Rule.
The Fiduciary Rule, put forth by the DOL under President Obama, would greatly reduce the ability of financial advisors to give advice to IRA and 401(k) holders, essentially putting the federal government between Americans and their retirement savings decisions. Estimates show the Rule could disqualify up to 7 million IRA holders from investment advice, and reduce the number of IRAs opened annually by up to 400,000.
The coalition letter outlines three affirmative steps Congress should take to stop the Fiduciary Rule from taking effect before a thorough examination, as ordered by President Trump this year, is completed.
First, the Senate should confirm President Trump's nominee to lead DOL, Alexander Acosta, who can stop the rush to implementation. Second, any omnibus spending package to fund the government for the next fiscal year should include a policy rider denying funding to DOL for implementation of the Rule. Third, Congress should work toward revising the Rule or overturning it entirely.
The full coalition letter can be found here.
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ATR Urges Texas Lawmakers to Support Paycheck Protection Legislation
Posted by Patrick Gleason on Monday, April 24th, 2017, 11:16 AM PERMALINK
Texas is widely seen as a bastion of conservative and free market policies and governance. However, while Texas is a Right to Work state, it does not have a Paycheck Protection law on the books. As a result, state agencies and municipalities across the Lone Star State relieve government worker union bosses of dues collection responsibilities and take care of that for them using taxpayer resources.
Money the state automatically takes from worker paychecks and hands to union bosses is then used to support anti-business, anti-taxpayer policies and candidates. Today ATR president Grover Norquist sent the following letter to Texas state representatives, urging them to vote Yes on legislation already approved by the state senate that would put an end to this misuses of scarce taxpayer resources:
To: Members of the Texas House of Representatives
From: Americans for Tax Reform
Re: Paycheck Protection Legislation
Dear Representative,
On behalf of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and our supporters across Texas, I urge you to support and vote Yes on Senate Bill 13, legislation approved by the Senate, and House Bill 510, legislation introduced by Rep. Sarah Davis. This pro-worker legislation, if enacted, would end automatic government deduction of union dues from public employee paychecks.
It is a completely inappropriate use of taxpayer resources to have state agencies and municipalities serving as the money bagmen for unions, but that is the current practice in the Lone Star State, a fact whose revelation surprises many who otherwise view Texas as a bastion of pro-business policies. The question comes down to whether lawmakers think the state should be in the business of using taxpayer resources to collect political money for government unions. Lawmakers who think that is an improper function of government and use of taxpayer resources can put a stop to it by voting Yes on SB 13/HB 510.
Despite what opponents of this legislation have incorrectly alleged, SB 13/HB 510 would not affect the right to organize and join a union; the legislation would simply require union bosses to collect their dues from workers voluntarily, as opposed to the current practice of having state agencies and municipalities collect it for them. If unions are providing a valuable service to workers, then they will have no problem convincing workers that they should join and pay dues voluntarily without automatic state confiscation. However, research indicates that without proper safeguards, many workers are forced to give up hard earned wages against their will.
A study by the Heritage Foundation found states that passed paycheck protection laws like SB 13 & HB 510 saw union spending on political campaigns and activities fall by an average by 50% after such laws were enacted. In Washington State, the Washington Education Association saw the number of members donating to the political activity fund drop from 82% to 11% following the implementation of Washington's paycheck protection law in 1992. This underscores the fact that often the goals of the union leadership do not reflect the priorities of workers.
One of the more egregious aspects of automatic confiscation of union dues from government worker paychecks in Texas is fact that money the state collects for union bosses is in turn funneled to candidates and lobbyists who advance and advocate anti-business, anti-taxpayer policies. Enactment of SB 13 or HB 510 would put an end to this racket. As such, ATR urges you to vote Yes on SB 13 and HB 510. ATR will be educating your constituents and all Texas taxpayers as to how lawmakers in Austin vote on this and other important fiscal and economic matters throughout the legislative session.
Grover G. Norquist
Americans for Tax Reform
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ATR Supports H.J. Res. 73 and S.J. Res. 19 Repealing CFPB's Prepaid Card Rules
Posted by Daniel Uzi Frydman on Monday, April 24th, 2017, 9:50 AM PERMALINK
Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) President Grover Norquist this week sent a letter to Congressional lawmakers urging support for Representative Roger Williams' H.J. Res. 73 and Senator David Perdue's S.J. Res. 19.
Both resolutions would use the Congressional Review Act to block the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rules on prepaid debit cards, put forth at the end of 2016 and set to go into effect April of 2018. The CFPB's prepaid card rule would deprive American financial consumers of access to banking services and perpetuate the regressive impacts of Dodd-Frank.
Below is the text of the letter to Congress, which can also be found here.
April 24, 2017
The Honorable Paul Ryan
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable Mitch McConnell
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell:
On behalf of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) I write to express ATR's strong support for using the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) rule on prepaid debit cards.
Issued in the fall of 2016 and set to go into effect April of 2018, the CFPB's rule on prepaid debit cards would actually harm the same financial consumers the Bureau sought to protect in issuing the rule. Millions of American consumers use and rely on prepaid cards, yet if the CFPB's rule is allowed to proceed those millions of consumers will be deprived of access to needed banking services.
As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, many banks no longer offer free checking accounts or have alternatively either increased fees or required higher minimum balances for maintaining free checking accounts. This has had the effect of pushing many financial consumers out of the traditional banking system and led to millions of Americans becoming "unbanked." The CFPB's rule would only increase this regressive trend, impacting primarily low-income consumers.
A report from the Pew Charitable Trusts found that of an estimated 23 million consumers using prepaid cards, a quarter of those were low-income Americans, with a third having annual income below $15,000. Prepaid cards have increased in popularity in recent years, with the amount placed on prepaid cards growing from $1 billion in 2003 to a projected $112 billion for 2018.
This is due in part to the fact that for consumers that can no longer afford traditional banking services, prepaid cards are a more affordable option than traditional debit cards linked to checking accounts. The CFPB's rule will in turn have a disparate impact on low-income financial consumers and as a result further increase the number of unbanked Americans.
Thankfully, Representative Roger Williams and Senator David Perdue have introduced joint resolutions of disapproval of the CFPB's rule under the Congressional Review Act. H.J. Res. 73 in the House and S.J. Res. 19 in the Senate would repeal the CFPB's costly and regressive prepaid debit card rule.
I urge you and your colleagues in Congress to support both H.J. Res. 73 and S.J. Res. 19 and use the authority granted under the Congressional Review Act to protect American consumers and preserve choice in financial products by repealing the CFPB's rule on prepaid debit cards.
Grover G. Norquist
Americans for Tax Reform
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CFPB Prepaid Card Rules Will Harm Consumers and Should be Repealed
Posted by Justin Sykes on Friday, April 21st, 2017, 2:38 PM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
In the fall of 2016 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued final rules on prepaid debit cards, now set to go into effect April 1st of 2018. As is the case with most CFPB rule makings, the rule on prepaid debit cards will actually harm the same consumers it was originally designed to "protect." Over 23 million Americans use and rely on prepaid cards, yet if the CFPB's rule goes into effect, those same consumers will be pushed out of the market, depriving them of access to basic banking services.
Since enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, and resulting myriad of regulations, many banks have found it no longer advantageous or feasible to offer free checking accounts, and have alternatively increased fees and required higher minimum balances in order to maintain free checking accounts. This in turn pushed many financial consumers, which tend to be low-income, out of the traditional banking system.
Many of the consumers that lost their free checking accounts or were no longer able to afford them turned to alterative financial products, such as prepaid debit cards, which serve a similar function as traditional bank accounts. Prepaid cardholders can have their paychecks directly deposited onto the cards in much the same manner as standard debit card and checking account arrangements.
In recent years prepaid cards have grown in popularity because they are often cheaper than traditional account linked debit cards, which is why they are often preferred by low-income users. In fact, the amounts placed on prepaid cards have grown from $1 billion in 2003 to a projected $112 billion for 2018.
According to a 2014 report from The Pew Charitable Trusts, of an estimated 23 million consumers using prepaid cards, a quarter of those were low-income Americans, with a third having annual income below $15,000. Obviously these numbers reflect that if the CFPB prepaid card rule moves forward, low-income Americans will bear the brunt of the impact. This will likely increase the amount of "unbanked" Americans, which already number in the millions.
Additionally, as pointed out in a recent piece from the American Action Forum (AAF), according to the CFPB's own estimates the prepaid rules will result in 137,642 one-time burden hours for prepaid card companies forced to comply, and another 19,494 ongoing burden hours.
AAF estimates that the rules will costs prepaid card companies $5,257,935 just to get into compliance with the rule, in addition to another $744,697 annually just to maintain compliance. Such costs will inevitably be passed onto consumers, depriving even more of needed banking services.
Thankfully, this year the House and Senate introduced joint resolutions of disapproval of the CFPB's prepaid card rule pursuant to the Congressional Review Act. H.J. Res. 73 was introduced in the House by Representative Roger Williams (R-Texas) and S.J. Res. 19 was similarly introduced in the Senate by Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.).
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill should support these common sense measures that will protect American consumers, especially those of limited means, that rely on and prefer prepaid debit cards. This will not only increase choice for consumers but will ensure that those who have been pushed away from traditional banking products and services will have access to alternative financial services such as prepaid cards.
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ATR Statement Supporting Chairman Hensarling's Financial CHOICE Act
Posted by Justin Sykes on Thursday, April 20th, 2017, 11:04 AM PERMALINK Follow @JustinDSykes
ATR President Grover Norquist issued the following statement today in support of House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling's release of the Financial CHOICE Act:
"Americans for Tax Reform supports Chairman Hensarling's efforts to reform the costly and burdensome Dodd-Frank Act with his release of the Financial CHOICE Act this week. Chairman Hensarling has consistently been a champion for financial consumers and reforming Dodd-Frank. The Financial CHOICE Act looks to deliver reforms that will replace the misguided regulatory burdens imposed on America's financial consumers and small financial institutions by the Obama Administration.
"Under President Obama Americans saw the role of government in the market increase exponentially with the Dodd-Frank Act. While Dodd-Frank was supposed to target Wall Street, impacts of the law have instead fallen heaviest on Main Street, reducing small business lending, shuttering credit unions and community banks, and growing the number of unbanked Americans.
"Chairman Hensarling's Financial CHOICE Act will increase accountability from financial regulators and protect American consumers while also fostering economic growth. The Financial CHOICE Act seeks to rein in 'regulatory taxes' imposed by Dodd-Frank that have served only to burden consumers with increased fees and reduced products and services.
"The Financial CHOICE Act also gives much needed relief to America's credit unions and community banks, which have been crushed by compliance costs in recent years, with an average of one institution being shuttered daily. The Act also repeals the failed Durbin Amendment and the Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule, both of which will benefit financial consumers.
"I look forward to working with Chairman Hensarling on this pro-consumer, pro-growth legislation, that ensures American consumers and taxpayers are protected, while also fostering a regulatory climate that allows business to grow and prosper."
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ATR Urges Support for Nebraska Tax Reform Measures
Posted by Marc Dupont on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017, 5:25 PM PERMALINK
Nebraska has the opportunity to become the next state to carry the torch of tax reform as the state's legislature gears up to debate a bill this Friday that, if enacted, would provide needed relief to taxpayers and improvements to Nebraska's tax code.
LB 461, which recently passed out of committee, would lower the top personal and corporate income tax rates from 6.84% and 7.81%, respectively, to as low as 5.99% by 2029, so long as certain revenue triggers are met.
Across the country, recent years have proven to be a golden age for pro-growth tax reform. States like Texas, Tennessee, Arizona, Arkansas, Wisconsin, and especially North Carolina have all enacted policies that have resulted in lower taxes, allowing residents to keep more of their hard-earned income. States that fail to improve their codes and provide relief to taxpayers are being left behind in the competition for investment, employers, jobs, and people. By enacting LB 461, Nebraska legislators can ensure the Cornhusker State will not be left behind.
According to ALEC's 2016 economic outlook index, Nebraska is dismally ranked 32nd in the nation. In fact, all of its neighboring states, from Wyoming (4) to Iowa (29), are ranked as more economically competitive. Passage of LB 461 will help Nebraska close this competitiveness gap. Today, Americans for Tax Reform sent the following letter Nebraska lawmakers calling on them to enact rate reducing tax reform by voting Yes on LB 461:
Dear Members of the Nebraska Legislature,
On behalf of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and our supporters across Nebraska, I urge you to support LB 461. Nebraska currently has a top personal income tax rate of 6.84% and 7.81%. LB 461, if enacted, would reduce those rates by 12.4% and 23.3%, respectively, taking both rates down to as low as 5.99 percent by 2028, so long as revenue triggers are met.
There is ample evidence that lower tax rates make states more competitive, and more conducive economic growth. John Hood, chairman of the John Locke Foundation, a non-partisan think tank, analyzed 681 peer-reviewed academic journal articles dating back to 1990. Most of the studies found that lower levels of taxation and spending correlate with stronger economic performance. When Tax Foundation chief economist William McBride reviewed academic literature going back three decades, he found "the results consistently point to significant negative effects of taxes on economic growth, even after controlling for various other factors such as government spending, business cycle conditions and monetary policy."
As the Platte Institute has reported, Nebraskans face a higher burden than taxpayers in competing states:
"On average, taxpayers in Nebraska pay 52 percent more personal income tax per person, and 36 percent more corporate income tax. That's $1,125 per person per year in Nebraska versus $541 in the five rival states [Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, and Iowa] for personal income taxes."
If that weren't bad enough, your constituents have been hit with 20 federal Obamacare tax increases over the last eight years. As such, individuals, families, and employers across Nebraska are greatly in need of the sort of income tax relief that enactment of LB 461 would provide.
A reduction in the personal income tax would allow taxpayers to keep more of their hard-earned income, while increasing the job-creating capacity of small businesses that file under the individual income tax system. Meanwhile, a corporate rate reduction would make Nebraska more attractive to employers, job creation, and investment. Corporate tax relief will benefit the broader populace, as the burden of corporate taxation is borne by people in the form of lower wagers, fewer job opportunities, and reduced returns on savings and investment. Enactment of the type of rate-reducing tax reform found in LB 461 would help Nebraska compete with the likes of Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and other competitor states that already boast lower tax burdens and more hospitable business tax climates than Nebraska.
North Carolina provides a great example of how much progress can be made in a short period of time, and should inspire those seeking to provide relief to Nebraska taxpayers while improving the state tax code. Just four years ago, North Carolina had the highest personal and corporate income tax rates in the Southeast. Thanks to tax reform measures enacted in 2013 and 2015, North Carolina now has a flat personal income tax rate that is the lowest in its region, with the exception of Florida and Tennessee, which do not levy an income tax. North Carolina's present corporate tax rate, at 3%, is now less than half of what it was just four years ago, and the personal income tax rate has been reduced by nearly 30%.
In addition to having the lowest personal income tax rate in the region, North Carolina now has the lowest corporate rate in the nation among states that levy such a tax. Going into 2013, North Carolina had the 44th ranked business tax climate in the country on the non-partisan Tax Foundation's business tax climate index. Thanks to the reforms enacted since 2013, North Carolina now has the nation's 11th best business tax climate. This remarkable improvement in North Carolina's tax code was achieved with the same sort of revenue triggers that LB 461 uses to provide tax relief for Nebraskans in a fiscally responsible fashion.
Americans for Tax Reform urges you to vote YES on LB 461. ATR will be educating your constituents and all Nebraskan taxpayers as to how lawmakers in Lincoln vote on LB 461 and other important fiscal and economic matters throughout the legislative session. Please look to ATR to as a resource on tax, budget, and other policy matters pending before you. If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Gleason, ATR's director of state affairs, at (202) 785-0266 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Louisiana Must Act to Improve Public Safety
Posted by Sarah Caplin on Monday, April 17th, 2017, 5:50 PM PERMALINK
With an incarceration rate that has increased by 35 percent over the past 20 years, resulting in annual costs to taxpayers as high as $700 million Louisiana jails people at a rate nearly double the national average. This upcoming legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers have an opportunity to turn a corner and implement conservative, data-driven policies that will improve public safety while lowering the rate of incarceration.
After referencing the best research in the field and a year long period of extensive stakeholder discussion, The Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task force developed 26 policy recommendations aimed at protecting citizens while getting a better return on public safety dollars. The goal of these smart data driven recommendations is to address the state drivers of high prison admissions and lengthy stays that have created a bloated system that is complicated, often inaccessible to victims, and creates barriers for both those convicted of crimes and those in administering the sentencing system.
Recidivism in Louisiana is extremely high where 1 in three people return to prison within just three years. The Task Force also found that Louisiana sends people to prison for nonviolent, drug and property crimes at twice the rate of neighboring South Carolina and three times the rate of Florida. These states notably have identical crime rates to Louisiana.
House Speaker Tyler Barras has said "A lot of our low-level drug and property crime is driven by addiction...We can save millions and also have less crime by focusing prison beds on those who pose a more serious public safety threat and making smart investments in probation and drug treatment for nonviolent crimes."
Recommendations from the task force chart a data driven course for comprehensive reform and address high admissions for probation failures and nonviolent crimes and growth in those prisoners serving longest terms. They allow greater discretion for judges and parole boards and the reforms similar to the task force recommendations have reduced crime and imprisonment in other states. These reforms ensure clarity and consistency in sentencing, focus prison beds on those who pose a serious public safety threat and strengthen community supervision and paths to successful reentry.
States such as Texas, Georgia and Alabama have adopted similar practices to make their justice systems more effective and sustainable and Louisiana is in good company in following their lead.
"Our criminal justice system needs major reformation," said Department of Public Safety and Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc, chairman of the blue ribbon panel. "It's costing taxpayers a ton of money and not getting outcomes. I've never seen such bipartisan support and call for reform"
There is no defense for maintaining the status quo with that same bipartisan, business, and public support for spending fewer taxpayer dollars on ineffective prisons and dedicating those funds to alternatives that have a proven track record of results. We are encouraged by this progress and hope to see Louisiana shed the dubious honor of the incarceration capital of the world.
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ATR Recognizes Georgia's 6th Congressional District Pledge Signers in Tuesday's Special Election Primary
Posted by Liam Gorman on Monday, April 17th, 2017, 5:21 PM PERMALINK
Eighteen candidates, eleven Republicans, and seven Democrats will face off in a jungle primary on April 18th to determine who will be the next person to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. This election is to replace Secretary Tom Price who was nominated by President Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. A potential runoff will take place on June 20th, if no candidate reaches at least 50% of the vote. Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up.
Americans for Tax Reform recognizes the Georgia candidates who have taken the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to the American people ahead of Tuesday's special election primary. The Taxpayer Protection Pledge is a written commitment to the voters and the American public to oppose tax hikes.
- Bob Gray (R-GA-6)
- Karen Handel (R-GA-6)
- Judson Hill (R-GA-6)
- Amy Kremer (R-GA-6)
- Bruce LeVell (R-GA-6)
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ATR Supports Federal Budget Accountability Act
Posted by Natalie De Vincenzi on Monday, April 17th, 2017, 1:53 PM PERMALINK Follow @natalievod
Representative Ken Buck (R-Colo.) recently introduced H.R. 1999, the Federal Budget Accountability Act. This legislation requires an annual report to Congress to track whether federal revenue collected as offsets materialize as intended.
For decades, the U.S. has been headed down a path of fiscal unsustainability, spending money that the government doesn't have. Currently, whenever Congress enacts a pay-for to offset new spending, there is no system in place to ensure that the pay-for works. This bill would help reverse this trend through two ways.
First, H.R. 1999 would call for the Director of Office of Management and Budget to create a system to track any revenue collected. This would also entail tracking the accuracy of such provisions and how effective they are, so that ones that are not working can be re-evaluated.
Secondly, this bill would require the Director of OMB to submit a report to Congress every year on the effect of the offsets and pay-fors enacted. Any provision that increases revenue, reduces the deficit, or reduces spending is to be included in the report and analyzed for 10 years.
The Federal Budget Accountability Act will help ensure that any offsets proposed by lawmakers work as intended when they are implemented in the real world. Doing so will help put the federal government back on a path of fiscal sustainability. ATR supports this bill and urges all members of Congress to support and co-sponsor this important legislation.
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House GOP Tax Blueprint Gives Families Tax Cuts, Higher Wages, and Simplicity
Posted by Alexander Hendrie on Monday, April 17th, 2017, 8:00 AM PERMALINK
Opponents of the House Republican "Better Way" Tax Reform blueprint have falsely claimed the plan will increase costs for American families.
The critics say the border adjustability component of the cash-flow business tax will cost the average family $1,700 per year. But that is without acknowledging all the good the blueprint does. It's a scare tactic. They are only looking at the border adjustment part of the plan in isolation without accounting for positive effects in the plan. Even then, it is not clear that they are accurately analyzing the impact of the border adjustable cash-flow tax.
Taken as a whole, the blueprint is a drastic net tax cut and implements numerous pro-growth policies. The plan cuts taxes for individuals across the board and implements reforms that will result in higher wages and more jobs due to stronger economic growth. The plan also drastically simplifies the enormously complex code.
Tax Cuts for Individuals
The blueprint reduces tax rates for American families across the board. It folds the existing seven tax brackets (10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33%, 35%, and 39.6%) into three brackets (12%, 25%, 33%).
It also doubles the standard deduction from $6,000 to $12,000 ($12,000 to $24,000 for families). This larger standard deduction means that individuals who go from the existing 10 percent bracket to the new 12 percent bracket will see a net tax increase. These changes mean lower taxes for ALL Americans.
Higher Wages for Families
The blueprint contains numerous pro-growth policies that increase wages for families. The plan drastically reduces taxes on businesses (42 percent for both small businesses and corporations) and replaces the confusing and arbitrary depreciation schedules with immediate, full business expensing for investments.
According to research by the Tax Foundation, the blueprint will increase after-tax income by nearly 9 percent, or close to $5,000 for the average family. The plan will also increase economic growth by 9.1 percent over the long-term and create an additional 1.7 million new jobs.
Drastic Simplification of the Code
Currently, the tax code is too complex for families to understand. The code is around 75,000 pages long, forcing taxpayers to waste more than 8.9 billion hours and $400 billion in annual compliance costs. Half of all individual taxpayers rely on a paid professional to file their taxes.
The blueprint will make it so easy to file taxes that it can be done on a postcard. Numerous changes are made to the code, including repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax and the Death Tax, and the consolidation of existing family tax credits will reduce the need to itemize deductions for the majority of Americans and the need to devote time and resources to tax filing.
Border Adjustability Does not Increase Costs
It is not even clear that border adjustability will increase costs to the extent that critics claim. Economists on both the Left and the Right agree that the reforms in the plan will offset any increase in costs. The cash-flow business tax that replaces the existing corporate income tax incentivizes foreign and domestic investment in the U.S. because of its low rate and consumption base. In turn, this drives up demand for the dollar, which causes the currency to appreciate. A stronger U.S. dollar means more purchasing power for consumers buying foreign goods.


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"11/97. Bought in New York Apr-95 for $37. My first taste of this Napa wine. I am not proud of the fact that my experience with american wines is so limited. Decided to delve into my modest stash of California bottles and picked up this bottle to take to an excellent though not fancy Jerusalem grill-rich restaurant. COLOR: Very dark purple red. Almost black and opaque. Almost no clearing towards the rim. Plenty of sediment at the bottom. NOSE: Immense! Gobs of rounded black forest-fruit jump from the glass. Deep and complex nose with noticeable (but not overwhelming) wood elements. We opened the bottle 30 minutes ahead and the more it breathed the more forward and enticing the nose became. Beautiful! TASTE: Hefty wine on the palate. Extremely rich and concentrated. Black and red fruit with vanilla and licorice tones. Mouthfilling, and very tasty in spite of some still-a-bit-harsh tannins. Concentrated and tasty as the wine is, I did find it a bit one-dimensional. LENGTH: The finish feels hot in the mouth. Medium long and savory aftertaste. TEXTURE & BALANCE: Huge wine. Chewy and viscous to the point of being food rather than drink. Prominently visible 'legs' too. As 'american' as any Cal Cab I've tasted, though much better than most. Plenty of fruit and almost too much winyness. Could use a bit more acidity but otherwise finely balanced. Tannins still abound. This wine has a lot of presence yet a lot in reserve. Impressive! OVERALL: Superb! A great example of what Cal Cab can be. Given some more years I have no doubt it will become extraordinary wine. MARK: 18/20.BUY MORE? Yes. "
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February 16, 2005 , Robert Parker
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A group of performers — especially one unified by gender and culture — is an unconventional focus for a film series. But it isn't just the topic that distinguishes the month-long "Signore & Signore: Leading Ladies of Italian Cinema 1941–1977," which begins this Friday at the MFA. This collection includes only a handful of movies that Boston aficionados are likely to have heard of, let alone seen. Most of the entries are obscure, and these handsome prints are in most cases the first seen publicly in this country in decades. It's an exciting series — and not just because it showcases a wide variety of acting styles and a breathtaking array of beautiful women who mesmerized the cameras at Cinecittà, Rome's signature studio: Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida, Ornella Muti, Lucia Bosè, Mariangela Melato, Claudia Cardinale, Silvana Mangano. Now any festival that includes Anna Magnani, Alida Valli, Monica Vitti, and Stefania Sandrelli — four movie stars who are also superlative actresses — justifies itself as a tribute to Italian leading ladies. But "Signore & Signore" is finally less about acting than about the lesser-known glories of the Italian cinema in its heyday. None of the Neo-Realist classics is here; there's no Rossellini, and the contributions by Visconti and Antonioni are atypical of their respective œuvres. Yet the selection is rich and laden with surprises.
Take DRAMMA DELLA GELOSIA|A DRAMA OF JEALOUSY (September 6 at 2:30 pm; September 7 at 8 pm). Ettore Scola's 1970 tragicomedy, featuring Vitti, Marcello Mastroianni, and Giancarlo Giannini as the shifting points in an amorous triangle, suggests a comic opera by Puccini, presented in a fragmented flashback structure with the uncharacteristically hilarious use of Brechtian devices. Scola never made anything else like it; I'm not sure anyone has. It begins with an act of violence — alluded to obliquely but not actually seen until the very end — and then marches back through the turbulent emotional tangle that led inevitably to it. Scola rarely pins down any scene to a single tone: the clowning of the three actors — especially Mastroianni and Vitti, whose performances ought to be legendary — is heartbreaking. Filmmaking was so experimental in 1970 that the stylistic accomplishments of this picture were overlooked. Now, you watch it and can hardly believe there was a time when a second-tier Italian director would have dared to put together a romantic comedy in so unorthodox a fashion. If there's such a thing as pointillist narrative filmmaking, Dramma della gelosia is an example.
Or take LA RAGAZZA CON LA VALIGIA|THE GIRL WITH A SUITCASE (August 31 at 8:15 pm; September 6 at 12:30 pm), a poignant 1960 coming-of-age film by Valerio Zurlini that touches intimately, but not explicitly, on issues of class. Cardinale is a band singer picked up by a rich boy; he promises her an inroad to a recording contract, then abandons her, leaving his 16-year-old brother (a remarkably sensitive performance by Jacques Perrin, more celebrated these days as the director of Winged Migration) to cover for him. But the boy, ashamed of his brother's behavior, feels responsible for her. Then he falls in love with her. Their not quite love affair is one of the most complex and nuanced treatments of intergenerational sexual attraction the movies have ever depicted; it demands comparison with such classics in the genre as Claude Autant-Lara's Le Diable au corps|Devil in the Flesh and Alexander Singer's A Cold Wind in August.
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