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The Digestive Disease National Coalition is an advocacy organization comprised of several national voluntary and professional societies concerned with digestive diseases. The DDNC focuses on improving public policy related to digestive diseases and increasing public awareness with respect to the many diseases of the digestive system. Founded in 1978, the DDNC's purpose is to improve access to and the quality of digestive disease health care in order to promote the best possible medical outcome and quality of life for current and future patients with digestive diseases.
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Everyone has the right to live free of violence. Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund, works to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world. Creating futures without violence has been the organization's vision for over thirty years. From domestic and dating violence, to child abuse and sexual assault, Futures Without Violence works to end some of the most pressing global issues of our time.
In 1994, Futures Without Violence was instrumental in developing the landmark Violence Against Women Act passed by the US Congress. Striving to reach new audiences and transform social norms, Futures Without Violence trains professionals such as doctors, nurses, athletic coaches, and judges on improving responses to violence and abuse. In addition, Futures Without Violence works with advocates, policy makers and others to build sustainable community leadership and educate people everywhere about the importance of respect and healthy relationships – the relationships that all individuals, families, and communities need and deserve.
Review Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014
The National Consumers League (NCL) is America's oldest consumer organization, representing consumers and workers on marketplace and workplace issues since our founding in 1899. NCL provides government, businesses, and other organizations with the consumer's perspective on concerns including child labor, privacy, food safety, and medication information. NCL is home to the LifeSmarts program, Child Labor Coalition, NCL's Fraud Center, and SOS Rx Coalition. NCL is a private 501(c)(3) membership organization.
Review Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Founded in 1950, the National Council on the Aging is the nation's first charitable organization to serve as a national voice and powerful advocate on behalf of older Americans. NCOA is an innovator, developing programs such as BenefitsCheckUp, Foster Grandparents and Family Friends. NCOA is an activator, working with thousands of its community organization members nationwide to provide needed services to older people. NCOA is a private, nonprofit association of some 3,500 member organizations and individuals that include senior centers, area agencies on aging, employment services, congregate meal sites, faith congregations health centers, and senior housing. NCOA also includes a network of more than 17,000 organizations and individuals including its members, professionals and volunteers, service providers, consumer groups, businesses, government agencies, religious groups and voluntary organizations.
Review Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.(NCADD), founded in 1944, is a national, nonprofit organization combating alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems. NCADD's major programs include prevention and education, public information, public policy advocacy, and publications. NCADD's network of more than 100 State and local nonprofit affiliates conduct similar activities in their areas and provide information and referral services to families and individuals seeking help with an alcohol- or other drug-related problem. NCADD sponsors National Alcohol Awareness Month in April and Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week in May. NCADD operates a toll-free number, (800)NCA-CALL, for information about alcoholism and the name of the NCADD affiliate in your area.
Review Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) founded in 1982, is a nonprofit coalition of government, consumer, business, patient advocacy and public health organizations whose mission it is to stimulate and improve communication of information on the appropriate use of medicines between healthcare professionals and consumers. NCPIE believes medication misuse is the nation's "other" drug problem. The Council was established to serve as a forum for exchanging ideas, to encourage member organizations to develop and launch medicine communication campaigns, and to develop other methods of educating and informing consumers on the safe and appropriate use of medicines. NCPIE sponsors the online, annual "Talk About Prescriptions" (TAP) Month each October.
Review Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
The NCPG is the national advocate for programs and services to assist problem gamblers and their families. Their mission is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. As an advocate for problem gamblers, NCPG does not take a position for or against legalized gambling, but concentrates on the goal of helping those with gambling problems. Their 34-year history of independence and neutrality makes the National Council the most credible voice on problem gambling issues. They do not accept any restrictions on the use of contributions except as provided under Federal and state non-profit guidelines.
Review Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Founded in 1984, this organization's mission is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courts. There are approximately 710 CASA programs across the country with some 42,000 women and men serving as volunteers in these programs. CASA programs evolved out of a WA judge's concern over making decisions about abused and neglected children's lives without sufficient information. He conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of these children in court.
Review Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2015
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones. NHPCO also works closely with other organizations that share an interest in end of life care.
Review Date: Wednesday, June 01, 2011
The National Organization for Victim Assistance is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services. NOVA serves as a national forum for victim advocacy in support of victim oriented legislation and public policy. In addition, NOVA serves individual victims and witnesses of crime, supports local victim assistance programs, and sponsors conferences and forums on victim assistance issues. The organization is supported by grants and membership fees and the sale of pamphlets and books from its information clearinghouse. NOVA also provides training and direct support to victims and survivors of disasters via its National Crisis Response Team project.
Review Date: Monday, December 27, 2010
The National Perinatal Association (NPA) is a multidisciplinary group concerned with perinatal health issues from preconception through infancy. Our members foster optimal perinatal health and quality health care by promoting education, supporting research, and influencing national priorities. NPA sponsors an annual clinical conference, serves as an education and legislative resource center, and facilitates the education of health care professionals. As a coordinating body, NPA encourages the development of new perinatal organizations and promotes communication among existing groups.
Review Date: Monday, November 24, 2008
National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) was founded in 1925 to promote the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities through advocacy, professional development, and public education. State and federal legislation designed to meet the needs of persons with disabilities is promoted. Conferences, meetings, continuing education, and seminars are sponsored to improve treatment and rehabilitation methods. Membership also includes publications and participation in a special interest division dealing with job placement, independent living, counseling, vocational adjustment, rehabilitation instruction, administration, private sector rehabilitation, multicultural interests, or other topics of concern to members.
Review Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a membership organization dedicated to the improvement of health care services in rural areas. NRHA acts as a clearinghouse for information on rural health issues and an advocate for rural positions with policymakers. NRHA sponsors the nation's largest annual conference on rural health.
Review Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) promotes the professional interests of genetic counselors and provides a network for professional communications. Local and national continuing education opportunities and the discussion of all issues relevant to human genetics and the genetic counseling profession are an integral part of belonging to the NSGC.
Growth and development within the profession and the recognition of a unique identity provided the impetus for the formation of a responsive professional society. To that end, the National Society of Genetic Counselors was incorporated in 1979.
The National Society of Genetic Counselors advances the various roles of genetic counselors in health care by fostering education, research, and public policy to ensure the availability of quality genetic services.
Review Date: Friday, January 27, 2012
The National Women's Health Network shapes policy and consumer health decisions and options by developing and promoting a critical analysis of health issues. NWHN monitors the actions of federal regulatory and funding agencies, industry and the health professions, identifies and exposes abuses, and catalyzes grassroots action to make change.
Review Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Nevus Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving awareness and providing support for people affected by large congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN), and finding a cure.
Review Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The Older Women's League (OWL), founded in 1980, educates the public on issues affecting midlife and older women. Nationally, and through its local chapters, OWL educates and advocates on the issues of economic security, health reform, quality of life, and mental health care for older women. OWL is the only national membership organization to focus exclusively on critical issues facing women as they age.
Review Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Paralyzed Veterans of America was founded following World War II to meet the needs of veterans who were paralyzed as a result of disease or injury to the spinal cord. Paralyzed Veterans is supported by donations from the general public. It works to ensure quality health care, rehabilitation, and full civil rights for veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases, and all persons with a disability. Paralyzed Veterans supports legislation and advances in medicine and technology through various programs, departments and foundations such as: PVA Research Foundation; PVA Education Foundation; National Advocacy Program; National Legislation Program; National Veterans Benefits Program; and PVA National Sports and Recreation Program.
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), founded in 1957, is a leading national presence in Parkinson's disease research, patient education and public advocacy. PDF is working for the nearly one million people in the US living with Parkinson's by funding promising scientific research and supporting people with Parkinson's, their families and caregivers through educational programs and support services.
Review Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Partnership for Organ Donation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving lives by closing the gap between the number of organ transplants that are possible and the number of organ transplants that actually occur. The Partnership fulfills its mission by: researching, developing and delivering state-of-the-art programs to educate and motivate health professionals and the public to fulfill their roles in solving the organ donor problem; providing leadership in focusing health care professionals, policy makers, and the public on the most relevant issues and actions that will contribute to solving the organ shortage; and fostering collaboration among key organizations and groups to share information, coordinate efforts, and effect lasting improvements in organ donation.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) was established in 1999 with the mission to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity. PBIC is part of the larger Bicycle and Pedestrian Program of the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human and Natural Environment. Through comprehensive Web sites, PBIC offers information and training to diverse audiences about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, access, and mobility as it relates to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Review Date: Monday, July 26, 2010
Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The organization has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century,
putting people at the center of community problem solving. It operates three dynamic business units
organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas: HandsOn Network, a network of 250 local affiliates across the country and around the world; generationOn, the youth service movement that ignites the power of kids to make their mark on the world; and AmeriCorps Alums, the national service alumni network that activates the next generation of service leaders.
Review Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012
Project Inform represents HIV-positive people in the development of treatments and a cure, supports individuals to make informed choices about their HIV health, advocates for quality health care to respond to HIV and related conditions, and promotes medical strategies that prevent new infections.
Working at the local, state and national levels since 1985, Project Inform lends an independent voice to ensure a thoughtful, compassionate response to the epidemic by government, academia, industry and the community, and we empower all individuals living with HIV to make fully informed health decisions in order to build quality of life.
Review Date: Wednesday, February 09, 2011
The National PTA, founded in 1897, comprises 6.5 million members in the 50 States, Washington, DC, the European Congress, and Pacific Congress (serving the Department of Defense schools oversees). There are 26,000 local units. With a goal of bettering the life of children, the PTA serves as an advocate for children, educates parents, and provides services for children, families, and schools. Major health-related activities of the National PTA include, a school bus safety program, an Environmental Action Awareness project, the family and Community Critical Viewing Project, HIV prevention and education project, a violence prevention initiative, and a technology/internet safety program. Extensive materials generated by these projects are made available to the public through the National PTA Web site, Children First, http://www.pta.org.
The School Nutrition Association (SNA)--formerly the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA)--was established in 1946, the year the National School Lunch Act became law. SNA's mission is to advance good nutrition for all children. Its primary activities are providing education and training; setting standards through certification and credentialing; gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other kinds of information related to school nutrition; and representing the nutritional interests of all children.
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS) is a national, private, nonprofit advocacy organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural part of living. Incorporated in 1964, SEICUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. The SIECUS Mary S. Calderone Library (non-circulating) includes over 5,000 books, 750 curricula, 200 periodicals, assorted pamphlets, and vertical files from 1964.
Review Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), a national non-profit organization based in Washington DC, is widely recognized as the thought leader in research on sex differences and is dedicated to improving women's health through advocacy, education, and research. SWHR advocates for greater public and private funding for women's health research and the study of sex differences that:
affects the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease; encourages the appropriate inclusion of women and minorities in medical research studies; promotes the analysis of research data for sex and ethnic differences; and informs women, health care providers, and policy makers about contemporary women's health issues through media outreach, congressional briefings, public education campaigns, conferences and special events.
The National Coalition on Health Care (NCHC) is the nation's largest and most broadly representative alliance working to improve America's health care. The Coalition is comprised of almost 100 groups employing or representing approximately 100 million Americans and united in mission for better, more affordable, and more equitable health care for all Americans. The Coalition brings together large and small businesses, labor unions, consumer groups, religious groups and primary care providers. Distinguished leaders from academia, business and government have also pledged their support of the Coalition's efforts.
Review Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
Founded in 1949, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of more than 100 affiliates in 37 states, and the District of Columbia, strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society - from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.
UCP strives to build a better world for tomorrow-today. The national office, located in Washington, DC, provides key services for its affiliates. On a national level, UCP takes an advocacy role on behalf of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, develops best-practice program models, supports medical and technological research and the training of professional and scientists, provides a toll-free information and referral service, conducts programs to educate the public about cerebral palsy and other disabilities, and provides services and assistance to UCP affiliates nationwide. UCP's more than 100 state and local affiliates provide a wide variety of direct programs and services to people with disabilities and assistive technology training and attainment, community living, individual and family support, social and recreational programs, advocacy, and information and referral services.
Review Date: Thursday, July 09, 2015
Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is a national charitable educational organization seeking to advance the well-being and leadership skills of girls and women through sports and physical activity. The Foundation's Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership programs are made possible by gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. Interested parties can contact the Foundation for information about its Speaker Service, Community Action Programs, grants and scholarships or membership via the Internet or Women's Sports Infoline. The Foundation's GoGirlGo! works across the country to improve the health of sedentary girls and to keep girls involved in physical activity.
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Sequel to 'Seven Days at the Links of Utopia' Goes Spiritually Deeper in 'Golf's Sacred Journey' Book Series
At the outset of his newest book, Johnny's U.S. Open: Golf's Sacred Journey 2, sports psychologist and author Dr. David L. Cook wants to make one thing perfectly clear – the movie "Seven Days in Utopia," based on his first book in the series, is quite different and not as spiritually deep as either book.
"These performance journeys that we are on and these success callings that we are on, that include winning and losing, are really part of a bigger story," Cook told The Christian Post in a recent interview. "I wanted to make that real clear in the book and so that was the real purpose of this book sequel."
Cook, who has coached scores of top athletes for game day including PGA Tour winners, NBA World Champions and MVPs, Olympians, National Collegiate Champions, and many top executives at Fortune 500 companies, said the first book, Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia, was really a look at what it takes to be great in one of the games of life – golf.
"A director came along and read it and said this should be a movie and then all of a sudden Robert Duvall became involved, and interestingly this evolved into something huge," he explained. "All along I knew at some point there needs to be a sequel."
Cook said he knew that he would eventually have to address a question posed in the first book.
"I left people hanging in the first book, this guy's putting for victory, the ball goes towards the hole and at that point I end it creatively without telling if it went in or not because at that point I'm really hoping that people get the message, because at that point it really doesn't matter whether the ball goes in or not," he said. "I wanted to leave it up to the [reader's] imagination, but I wanted the story to go much deeper. Most people got it, but I went ahead and wrote the ending and put it on the website (three years ago) and a million people have viewed that."
Cook said that once the movie came out, thousands of more people came onto the website to read the "stand-alone chapter" and discover whether the putt was made or not. Eventually, he decided that the chapter would serve as a "bridge" between the two books.
He filmed a reading of this bridge chapter in the Waresville Cemetery in Utopia, Texas. The cemetery is located in the center of the "Links of Utopia" golf course and was the location of the defining Easter morning cemetery scene in the book and movie, Cook writes in the introduction of Johnny's U.S. Open.
He posted the reading of the chapter on the website as an open invitation to anyone who wanted to continue their journey and "bury their lies" in the Buried Lies Cemetary in Utopia, Texas.
"I could not have imagined what would happen next," Cook writes. "Over one million people have gone to the website didhemaketheputt.com after the reading of the book or watching the movie. Thousands have sent their buried lies for us to bury in Utopia."
Cook holds retreats one or two times a year in Utopia that include the burying of lies.
"I give people the chance to take the lies that have really held them back in their life and remove them and bury them," he told CP. "They send them to me (by email) and I bury them. We do that in the cemetery in Utopia. It's a symbolic representation of 'I'm going to get rid of these. I'm going to remove the lies that I sort of live my life by and I'm going to accept the truth that God says I am instead of the lies that the enemy or the world says I am.'"
He adds, "We have had thousands and thousands of people come to Utopia, probably more people than have come to the 'Field of Dreams' baseball field, on a trek and search to bury the lies, to look where the movie was filmed, to play around the golf course and just to think and go to that cemetery."
Cooks said the experience of seeing what has come out of the book and the movie has been both humbling and overwhelming. A woman's prison has used the book as study material and "went out into the prison yard to bury their lies."
"A woman from the prison said that this little golf book started a revival in the prison," Cook said.
He explained that the book sequel has several messages.
"One is grace. I think that the ending is about grace, which is the Gospel. [Secondly], the power of influence that God gives us. The title of the book is Johnny's U.S. Open. Johnny did not go to the U.S. Open, but Johnny changed the world by what happened at the U.S. Open," he said.
The third message revolves around the two terms that he says he's coined.
"One is 'dream seed.' Dream seed is that purpose-calling design that we have that God puts into us and calls us out," Cook explained. "A lot of people get that seed and never plant it. It stays inside of them. Second term that I coin around that is God puts 'dream guardians' in our lives and He also calls us to be a dream guardian. What I mean is that it is someone that sees in us when we can't see it ourselves and calls out of us greatness and purpose and calling that God has put in us."
In his explanation about the sequel book, he says, "Everybody that saw the movie, you have to get that out of your head because I wrote this book as though the movie had never been made. Hollywood changed up the characters. There's a great message in the movie, but because of the way movies are made, it's shallow and changes the character."
In his books and work as a personal coach in sports and business, Cook says his goal is to work on the "heart and mind journey" of individuals and adds, "God has a deeper purpose than just holding the trophy. God gave me this awhile back, He told me that 'sports psychology is not your foundation, it's the platform that I've given you for sowing seeds.'"
On the Web, http://www.linksofutopia.com/cms.


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Taryn Kurcz tallied four goals as a senior in 2012 (Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Harvard women's soccer team recently held its annual banquet, as the squad celebrated the 2012 season. The Crimson posted its sixth straight winning season, going 9-5-3 overall, while owning a 3-3-1 conference mark.
With the team, coaches and members of the administration in attendance, head coach Ray Leone announced the recipients of the Crimson's three major awards.
Leone presented the Leslie Gray Poole '83 Memorial Award, given annually to the most improved player on the Harvard women's soccer team. Senior midfielder/defender Aisha Price and sophomore defender Erika Garcia were the recipients of this award. Price played in all 17 games and was selected to the NEWISA Senior Bowl after tying for the Harvard lead with five assists on the year.
Garcia also played in 17 games this fall and earned All-Ivy second team honors, as well as NSCAA all-region third team accolades.
Leone handed out the Seamus Malin '62 Award, given annually to the player who has, through love of the game and commitment to Harvard, demonstrated the values shown by Seamus Malin '62 in his long and continuing association with Harvard and the game.
Senior goalkeeper Alexandra Millet was the recipient of
this trophy. Millet, who overcame several injuries during her time
at Harvard, played in 20:31 of action this fall, and earned the
start in the season finale against Columbia Nov. 3.
The final award presented was the Meg Berte Owen '94 Memorial Award, which is given annually to the soccer player that best exemplifies Meg's leadership, work ethic, passion, courage, and sheer determination both on and off the playing field. The award is named after former Harvard captain Meg Berte Owen. Meg, the captain of the 1993 team, passed away from lung disease brought on from an earlier battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Senior midfielder Taryn Kurcz, who saw action in all 17 games, was the recipient of this award. Kurcz ranked fourth on the Crimson with four goals, and tallied a career-best two goals against Boston University Sept. 3. She was also named COOP Athlete of the Week Sept. 4.


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Opinion: Why Protests Are Spreading in the Islamic World
Editorial board member Matt Kaminski on whether Tunisia is heading toward another revolution. Photo: Getty Images
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Dr. Ravi Batra: New Thinking on the Economy
Monday 16 March 2009
by: Matt Renner, t r u t h o u t | Interview
Maverick Southern Methodist University economics professor Ravi Batra says the
financial crisis is just one symptom of a long-festering economic disease - a
disease caused by neglecting basic economic principles over the past 30 years.
Comments made by President Obama seem to echo Dr. Batra's understanding of
a domestic economy choked by consumer debt.
"Even as we're focused on the financial system and the credit markets, we are
laying the foundation for what I'm calling a post-bubble economic growth
market," Obama said Friday afternoon, adding "the days when we are going to be
able to grow this economy just on an overheated housing market or people
spending - maxing out on their credit cards, those days are over."
Dr. Batra insists that pursuing economic policies that begin to reverse a decline
in the real wages of individual consumers is the only way to heal the limping
economy. Changes in the "wage-productivity gap" - or the difference between
how much consumers earn and the value of goods and services an economy
produces - can explain the current situation and can help guide policy-makers out
of it.
I spoke with Professor Batra about the current meltdown and how it can be
viewed through the lens of the wage-productivity gap.
Matt Renner: What is the wage-productivity gap and how does it affect the
health of an economy?
Dr. Ravi Batra: The wage-productivity gap is the gap between the real wage
and labor productivity. The real wage is the purchasing power of the average
salary. If productivity rises fast and the real wage rises slowly, then a wage-
productivity gap develops and grows.
MR: When there is production and wages don't keep pace, what is the result?
RB: Productivity is the main source of supply, whereas wages are the main
source of demand. If this wage-productivity gap keeps rising over time, supply
will rise faster than demand and then we face the problem of overproduction.
Many like [former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan] Greenspan and other
economists love the productivity rise, but if it leads to overproduction, that leads
to high unemployment such as we are seeing now. Overproduction is a disaster
and it leads to depressions.
If businesses don't sell what they produce, they lose money, and when they lose
money, they have to lay off people.
MR: In the United States, how did the recent wage-productivity gap begin to
RB: It started off with [President Ronald] Reagan. The wage-productivity gap
started to develop in 1981. Reagan's economic policies increased productivity
while restraining wages. One example is "free trade," which increased
productivity but also reduced the real wage in the United States.
Also, the policy of regressive taxation. Reagan raised every tax that burdens the
poor, but sharply reduced the income tax; all this caused a fall in consumer
demand. Economic growth fell after Reagan's policies were introduced. Slow
economic growth leads to pressure on wages because low growth means low
demand for labor relative to labor's supply, so wages fall.
The third reason the wage-productivity gap grew as a result of Reagan was the
"merger mania." Big firms were permitted to merge with each other. Each time
there was a merger, there were layoffs, which also exerted downward pressure on
wages. Mergers also increase productivity, further widening the gap. Reagan's
anti-union policies were also responsible for the falling wages.
MR: If the wage-productivity gap was widening, how did policy-makers
prevent the inevitable overproduction and economic contraction?
RB: Each time the wage-productivity gap goes up, the economy will contract
because of overproduction. What they did was come up with a scheme to create
debt in the economy because, by creating debt, they could raise demand to the
level of supply.
Initially they started off with increased government debt. The deficit went up
under Reagan, which raised demand to the level of supply. Then Greenspan took
over as Federal Reserve chairman and whenever there was the threat of
overproduction, like when the stock market crashed in 1987, he brought interest
rates down sharply. By bringing interest rates down, he lured people into
borrowing. This began to create private debt on a larger scale.
This really postponed the wage-productivity gap problems for the future
because under these policies, productivity rose every year, so debt had to increase
every year unless wages were to rise. Since productivity rises exponentially, debt
had to rise exponentially as well. In such a situation, it is not hard to imagine a
day when the credit system would simply explode. That's what happened starting
in 2006 or 2007.
MR: The financial emergency, or the freeze in lending, is being touted as the
most pressing aspect of the crisis. Why are banks unable or unwilling to lend?
RB: The biggest problem is that consumer debt is so high and the public has
used up all its collateral. The banks don't feel confident enough to lend to
anybody. The banks have lost so much money that they are feeling gun-shy now.
What we are seeing now is called "debt-unraveling" which is the biggest pain in
the world. The potential for this scenario is worse than what happened in the
Great Depression. During the Great Depression, consumers did not have that
much debt.
The situation could be as bad as the Great Depression because, while banks are
protected by the government, the 401ks and other investment plans are not
protected. People are losing their savings through the fall in stock prices. The end
result is the same: their savings are disappearing - the same thing that happened
in the Great Depression.
MR: What policies close a wage-production gap?
RB: We should be following policies that close a wage-production gap, but that
means you have to go against policies that created it: free trade, regressive
taxation, and merger mania. This is not going to be easy and it will require a
revolution in thinking.
This will entail breaking up companies, raising taxes on the rich and lowering
them for the poor. I'm not sure the country is ready for this yet, but it will be once
we fall deeper into the abyss.
MR: What do you think about the current steps the Obama administration is
taking to address the economy?
RB: First of all, they are confusing cause with effect. They think the cause is
the financial crisis, but actually that is the effect. The cause is the rise in the
wage-productivity gap. The gap between supply and natural demand [as opposed
to artificial demand created by easy access to debt] is so vast now. That gap
cannot be plugged easily, especially if you're not looking in the right place.
Freeing the credit markets won't end the recession, because why would a bank
lend money when it's afraid that it won't come back? When the borrowers are not
creditworthy and have no collateral, why would a bank want to lend them
The Obama administration should focus on trying to help the economy grow.
The stimulus package will help in the sense that it will slow down the bleeding,
but it won't stop it. If all the policies that led to the growing wage-production gap
remain in place, the stimulus package will not end the recession. Balancing trade
- reducing the trade deficit to zero - would be a huge step in the right direction.
Look at the economic policies of the 1950's and 1960's - balanced trade,
breaking up monopolies - for example, Exxon-Mobil will have to become Mobil
and Exxon; raise taxes on the wealthy and cut them on the poor. Those economic
policies will close the wage gap. Those were the decades in which growth was very
strong, between four and four and a half percent every year. Since Reagan took
over, growth has been three percent or less.


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Public has 'reality gap': Martin Parkinson
Australians are suffering a ''reality gap'' over the state of the nation's finances, the head of Treasury, Martin Parkinson, has claimed.
Amid the ongoing backlash at the punitive first Abbott budget, Dr Parkinson highlighted what he believes is a failure by the ''political class'' to convince the community that the country's fiscal settings were unsustainable and spending would have to be cut.
''For the last three years I have been saying there is a gap between community expectations and what government can realistically do and there needs to be a frank and community-wide discussion to reset expectations,'' Dr Parkinson told a budget estimates hearing in Canberra.
''Second thing I've been saying there is a gap between what citizens want from government and what they are willing to pay for that.
''There is a reality gap confronting the Australian public and unfortunately the frank conversation that has been required has not been held.
''I've been saying this, the governor of the Reserve Bank has been saying this, the head of the independent Parliamentary Budget Office has most recently said this last week. If the two most senior economic bureaucrats in the country are saying 'people we have a challenge and it's about time we had a serious community discussion' and the independent head of the Parliamentary Budget Office says the same thing, it's actually in the hands of the political class.''
Dr Parkinson, who will be replaced as Treasury Secretary by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, appeared to back the government's decision to target a range of groups in the budget, including pensioners, welfare recipients and students.
He raised the idea of a ''reality gap'' unprompted during the hearing of the Economics Legislation Committee, saying there was an ''interesting issue that needs to be put on the table''.
''If you agree that you have to engage in fiscal consolidation and your concern is that its outlays that have grown ahead of everything else, then, inevitably, you've got limited choices in the outlay space if you're going to cut outlays. And inevitably those groups in the community that get most of the expenditure are likely to bear the most significant part of the burden,'' he said.
Shortly after the budget, Dr Parkinson said Treasury was assuming another 10 years of economic growth and ever-rising income taxes but there was not a budget surplus in sight.
Earlier in Wednesday's hearing, Dr David Gruen, executive director of Treasury's macroeconomic group, said Treasury had consulted with a number of major banks but not identified any change in consumer spending patterns since the budget was handed down.
Heath Aston is the environment, energy and corporate correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age


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Midsomer Murders "Death and Dreams, Part 1" Martin Wroath, a gambler who is in the process of divorce, is found dead. Barnaby is called in to investigate what is first reported as a suicide, but soon appears to be murder. Part 1 of 2G
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Masterpiece Mystery! "Inspector Lewis, Series VI: Intelligent Design" After seven years of ducking the issue, Lewis and Dr. Laura Hobson are embarking on a relationship, but the detective also has a new case to solve. Elderly don Richard Seager is murdered on the night of his release from prison, having served a sentence for causing death by dangerous driving. After a second death, Lewis and Hathaway battle to solve the case before more deaths occur, and each detective is making life-changing decisions along the way.G
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Death In Paradise With a hurricane approaching, the team is called to investigate the murder of a young meteorologist. Suspects conveniently have photographic data to back up their alibis. A rubber duck at the scene, no evidence of the scientist's work, and the timed photographs are the only clues.G
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Call The Midwife "S1 E5" When Nonnatus House cleaner Peggy's brother Frank is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for him. Jenny comes to know the siblings better, learning of their upbringing in a workhouse. Other residents become involved in helping Fred with his latest money-making venture - a pig named Evie. Part 5 of 6G
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Top - H&M
Lace shorts - Alfie Rose
Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Night Walk
Spiked headband + bracelet - thrifted
Going back to basics with an all-white outfit, but spiking things up a bit with a headband and matching bracelet to go with it. I rarely wear my Night Walks when I'm out and about in the city but I wore them to my brothers high school graduation and recieved a couple of really weird yet pleasant conversations with some of his teachers about them - one coming from a science teacher who used "Now explain to me the physics behind those shoes..." as a conversation starter. Jeffrey Campbell never fails to turn heads.
On a side note, it's been almost two weeks since I last had internet (I'm in Italy now!) and although I love taking time away from the computer and enjoying summer, my conscience reminds me that I have a blog to run. So here is a much delayed post, and since I don't know if I'll internet in the near future, I'll leave you with this and a wish that you're all happy + healthy and being you!
xoxo Beatrice (Don't forget to hype ++ follow!)


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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2006 Media Releases
Lincoln Mayor Coleen J. Seng today said those coming to the Capital City for the Nebraska State Fair and Husker football games will see traffic improvements near the Fairgrounds and the downtown campus of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. The State Fair runs from today through September 4, and the Huskers' first home game is September 2.
"This is always an exciting time in Lincoln as we welcome visitors from across the state," said Mayor Seng. "The Antelope Valley Project is well under way, and fair and football fans should be prepared for some positive changes. Drivers and pedestrians will have no trouble reaching their destinations safely and on time, but I encourage visitors to plan ahead." Mayor Seng encouraged visitors to try three options offered by the City of Lincoln: pre-paid, reserved event parking; StarTran's free State Fair shuttle; and StarTran's Big Red Express.
Seng said the biggest change is the opening of the north and west legs of the elevated roadway just south of the Devaney Center, a key part of the Antelope Valley Project. The south leg will open later this fall. From the north, the roadway connects to the 14th Street corridor at Military Avenue and continues south over the railroad tracks. The west leg carries traffic southwest to the UNL campus and Downtown Lincoln. Because the roadway goes over the railroad tracks, motorists will no longer have to wait for trains at 14th and New Hampshire. Those walking to and from the State Fairgrounds also are encouraged to use the recently completed Antelope Valley hiker/biker trail on the east side of the elevated roadway. From the southeast corner of 14th Street and Military, the trail continues south then west to 14th Street.
Parking at State Fair Park is free this year. Fair visitors are encouraged to use the 27th Street entrance to the fairgrounds because most of the available parking is on the east side of the fairgrounds. More information on the State Fair is available at www.statefair.org. On football game days, Interstate 80 exits can be very congested, so out-of-town visitors are encouraged to use Highways 6 and 34, West "O" and the West Bypass as alternate routes.
Those traveling downtown should be aware that bike lanes have been added to 14th Street from "L" to "R" streets and on 11th Street from "Q" to "K" streets. Mayor Seng reminded visitors who will be traveling outside of the downtown area that the widening of East "O" Street from 44th to 52nd streets also has been completed. Improvements to 48th street from "M" to "R" streets will be finished this fall.
The City offers pre-paid, reserved event parking at its nine garages through the City Web site, lincoln.ne.gov, and through parkitdowntown.org. Garage locations and football parking fees are:
It is recommended that fans use the City Web site to reserve and pre-pay parking. However, parking still is available at all City garages for $10, $8 and $5 on a first-come, first-served basis. Maps and other parking information are available at lincoln.ne.gov and by calling the parking office at 402-441-6472.
Parking also is available at the following University areas for $10:
Wheelchair accessible parking is available at UNL Lot 8, Stadium Drive and Holdrege, for $10 per vehicle. Handicapped parking is available at:
The State Fair parking lots will not be available for football fans to use for the September 2 game.
Those using Interstate 80 who plan to park in the Haymarket Park lots should use the airport exit (399). Those parking in downtown should use the 9th Street/downtown exit (401).
A number of private lots also are available. Rates vary, and some offer season passes.
Downtown parking meters are enforced from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Vehicles blocking drives, parked too close to the intersection, parked on public right of way or interfering with vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be towed.
StarTran will offer three FREE shuttle services during the State Fair:
In addition, one HandiVan will offer service to the State Fair for eligible persons with disabilities. Reservations for this service can be made with StarTran by the usual procedure. (HandiVan users must register with the League of Human Dignity which can be reached by calling 441-7871.) The HandiVan service will be offered at the following dates and times:
In addition to its regular routes, StarTran will provide its Big Red Express service on Husker game days starting two hours before kickoff from seven locations:
After the game, buses will leave from the east side of the stadium. The cost is $4 each way for adults and $1 each way for children age 12 and under, and passengers will need exact change. Big Red Express season ticket packets, good for round-trip travel for all seven home games, are available for $40, a savings of $16. They are available at StarTran, 710 "J" Street.
Stadium Drive west of the stadium will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Passenger drop-off and pick-up will not be allowed in front of the stadium before or after the game. Fans can be dropped off and picked up at 10th and Charleston streets and 12th and "R" streets.
Only StarTran buses and those using UNL Lot 12 or handicapped parking will be allowed west of 16th Street on Vine.
Charter buses will park on "W" Street between 14th and 16th streets.
The following traffic patterns are in effect after the football games:
Motorists are reminded that the Antelope Valley Project has resulted in changes to 16th and 17th streets near campus. 17th Street north of Vine now crosses the new Antelope Creek bridge between "X" Street (near Nebraska Hall) and "Y" Street. Traffic is two-way on 17th from "X" Street north to Holdrege and on 16th from "X" to "W" streets. Construction on Vine Street from 17th to 27th streets was finished a year ago. Four lanes of traffic are now open with turning lanes at intersections and a new bridge at about 19th Street.
The taxi stand is at 14th and Vine streets.
Alcohol is prohibited on City streets, parking lots, garages and sidewalks including the trail between Haymarket Park and 8th Street.
The sale of tickets, souvenirs or other items is not allowed on City streets or sidewalks. Officers will issue citations for violations that inhibit the use of the street or sidewalk.
Lock your vehicle and put valuable items out of sight to prevent theft.
Grills are not allowed in City parking garages.
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Abraham Lincoln: Publishers' Favorite President
Historical figures-like Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson and Churchill-are increasingly popular with writers of biographies, even if thousands of biographies have already been written about them. Stefanie Cohen has details on Lunch Break. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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So, with the crazy hot weather this week (which I refuse to complain about because I would much rather have this than Michigan winters), I have been a little bit stir-crazy not being able to run outside. Since I am so not a morning person, I have no desire to get up early and run before work, and even later at night, it has been too hot (at least for me) to run outdoors. So, my workouts this week have been biking outdoors or working out in the basement gym. Boo. This morning though, I woke up at like 715 (without an alarm, go figure), so I decided to take advantage of that and go run. It was prob already like high 70s and super muggy, but I was determined. Ended up getting in just over 5 miles, which made me really happy. Followed it with an immediate shower since I was drenched in sweat, but that just means more calories were burned off, right? :). We ran a ton of errands today in Monroe and downriver, and then went on a bike ride today, when we proceeded to get drenched from a storm for about a mile of it, but whatevs! It was still fun.
My husband is an addict. To slushies. I think we have been to the ice cream place on bike rides like an average of three times a week. I think he has tried almost every flavor there. Tonight, he had a flavor called "Graveyard" where they mix several flavors together, which resulted, I guess, in a black cherry like taste.
We bought an inversion table last weekend and have been using it. I think it is actually really helping Kurt's back issue. He is upsidedown in it right now, haha. I have been using it too, and think it is helping with my issue with running and my one nerve in my back. My Mom has one and her and my stepDad love it, and my Mom was telling me she thought it would help Kurt's issues, and she was right! Thanks Mom!
This week was pretty busy and full. I had a ton of court. Had dinner with my lawyer friends on Wednesday night in wyandotte at Solero Cafe and Tequila Bar, which was fun. Got a massage on Tuesday night at Blu Water Spa, which was desperately needed. Then, got my hair done on Friday night at Daybreak Salon, which was WAY overdue as well. Ended up getting like three inches cut off, and instead of simply blonde highlights, got some strawberry blonde highlights mixed in. Really like it, although Kurt said he does not notice a difference at all, LOL. Today, we went to Blu Water for Kurt to get a massage, and I got a mani-pedi, which was also way overdue. I seriously have no time to get anything done and feel like I caught up on everything beauty-related this week alone. At least I am caught up for a while. :).
Tomorrow night, we are seeing Paul McCartney in concert at Comerica, and I can't wait. we have great floor seats, and I have been wanting to see him ever since I had tickets last time he was in town and sold them.
We are trying to figure out our Labor Day trip. I have mostly been looking at Central and South America, but may look at Canada and some american spots as well, since it's a pretty short trip. Nothing is really a front runner yet. And *someone* I know really needs to get on picking out destination for the Christmas trip, which is usually booked WAY before now.
Oh, made a new recipe tonight I have been wanting to try, Quinoa and Black beans. Turned out AWESOME. I used jarred cilantro (1/4 cup) instead of fresh, as I had no fresh, but other than that, followed the recipe exactly. anyway, super easy. I made mine with ahi tuna and Kurt's with tilapia. It would be good though, on it's own, with any fish or meat, or as a side with a mexican meal. Highly recommend.
Oh! One of my favorite high school friends, Becky, had her baby this week! Ended up being a c-section, as the baby was over 9 pounds, she was 12 days past due, and my friend is tiny (only 5'1), so I guess baby Nick was not going to come naturally. Sounds like everyone is recovering and doing well, and baby Nick looks super cute. cannot wait to meet him in real life. Guess I need another quick trip to San Diego? Would love to run on the beach again........
Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend. Oh, will be posting about an addition to our family soon! (and no, not a human baby addition). Stay tuned......


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President Obama's speech on college affordability (transcript, video)
And the third is, we're going to make sure that if you have to take on debt to earn your college degree that you have ways to manage and afford it. (Applause.)
So let me just talk about each of these briefly.Continue Reading
Our first priority is aimed at providing better value for students — making sure that families and taxpayers are getting what we pay for. Today, I'm directing Arne Duncan, our Secretary of Education, to lead an effort to develop a new rating system for America's colleges before the 2015 college year. Right now, private rankings like U.S. News and World Report puts out each year their rankings, and it encourages a lot of colleges to focus on ways to — how do we game the numbers, and it actually rewards them, in some cases, for raising costs. I think we should rate colleges based on opportunity. Are they helping students from all kinds of backgrounds succeed — (applause) — and on outcomes, on their value to students and parents.
So that means metrics like: How much debt does the average student leave with? How easy it is to pay off? How many students graduate on time? How well do those graduates do in the workforce? Because the answers will help parents and students figure out how much value a college truly offers.
There are schools out there who are terrific values. But there are also schools out there that have higher default rates than graduation rates. And taxpayers shouldn't be subsidizing students to go to schools where the kids aren't graduating. That doesn't do anybody any good. (Applause.)
And our ratings will also measure how successful colleges are at enrolling and graduating students who are on Pell grants. And it will be my firm principle that our ratings have to be carefully designed to increase, not decrease, the opportunities for higher education for students who face economic or other disadvantages. (Applause.)
So this is going to take a little time, but we think this can empower students and families to make good choices. And it will give any college the chance to show that it's making serious and consistent improvement. So a college may not be where it needs to be right now on value, but they'll have time to try to get better.
And we want all the stakeholders in higher education — students, parents, businesses, college administrators, professors — to work with Secretary Duncan on this process. And over the next few months, he's going to host a series of public forums around the country to make sure we get these measures right. And then, over the next few years, we're going to work with Congress to use those ratings to change how we allocate federal aid for colleges. (Applause.)
We are going to deliver on a promise we made last year, which is colleges that keep their tuition down and are providing high-quality education are the ones that are going to see their taxpayer funding go up. It is time to stop subsidizing schools that are not producing good results, and reward schools that deliver for American students and our future. (Applause.)
And we're also going to encourage states to follow the same principle. Right now, most states fund colleges based on how many students they enroll, not based on how well those students do or even if they graduate. Now, some states are trying a better approach. You got Tennessee, Indiana, Ohio — they're offering more funding to colleges that do a better job of preparing students for graduation and a job. Michigan is rewarding schools that keep tuition increases low. So they're changing the incentive structure.
And I'm challenging all states to come up with new and innovative ways to fund their colleges in a way that drives better results. (Applause.)
Now, for the young people here, I just want to say that just as we're expecting more from our schools that get funding from taxpayers, we're going to have to expect more from students who get subsidies and grants from taxpayers. (Applause.) So we're going to make sure students who receive federal financial aid complete their courses before receiving grants for the next semester. (Applause.)
We'll make sure to build in flexibility so we're not penalizing disadvantaged students, or students who are holding down jobs to pay for school. Things happen. But the bottom line is we need to make sure that if you're getting financial aid you're doing your part to make progress towards a degree. And, by the way, that's good for you, too, because if you take out debt and you don't get that degree, you are not going to be able to pay off that debt and you'll be in a bind. (Applause.)
All right, second goal: We want to encourage more —
AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Obama!
THE PRESIDENT: (Laughter.) Thank you.
The second thing we want to do is to encourage more colleges to embrace innovative new ways to prepare our students for a 21st century economy and maintain a high level of quality without breaking the bank.
So let me talk about some alternatives that are already out there. Southern New Hampshire University gives course credit based on how well students master the material, not just on how many hours they spend in the classroom. So the idea would be if you're learning the material faster, you can finish faster, which means you pay less and you save money. (Applause.) The University of Wisconsin is getting ready to do the same thing.
You've got Central Missouri University — I went there, and they've partnered with local high schools and community colleges so that their students can show up at college and graduate in half the time because they're already starting to get college credits while they're in high school or while they're in a two-year college, so by the time they get to a four-year college they're saving money. (Applause.)
Universities like Carnegie Mellon, Arizona State, they're starting to show that online learning can help students master the same material in less time and often at lower cost. Georgia Tech, which is a national leader in computer science, just announced it will begin offering an online master's degree in computer science at a fraction of the cost of a traditional class, but it's just as rigorous and it's producing engineers who are just as good.
So a lot of other schools are experimenting with these ideas to keep tuition down. They've got other ways to help students graduate in less time, at less cost, while still maintaining high quality. The point is it's possible. And it's time for more colleges to step up with even better ways to do it. And we're going to provide additional assistance to states and universities that are coming up with good ideas.
Third thing, even as we work to bring down costs for current and future students, we've got to offer students who already have debt the chance to actually repay it. (Applause.) Nobody wants to take on debt — especially after what we've seen and families have gone through during this financial crisis. But taking on debt in order to earn a college education has always been viewed as something that will pay off over time. We've got to make sure, though, that it's manageable.
As I said before, even with good jobs, it took Michelle and me a long time to pay off our student loans — while we should have been saving for Malia and Sasha's college educations, we were still paying off our own. So we know how important it is to make sure debt is manageable, so that it doesn't keep you from taking a job that you really care about, or getting married, or buying that first home.
There are some folks who have been talking out there recently about whether the federal student loan program should make or cost the government money. Here's the bottom line — government shouldn't see student loans as a way to make money; it should be a way to help students. (Applause.)
So we need to ask ourselves: How much does a federal student loan cost students? How can we help students manage those costs better? Our national mission is not to profit off student loans; our national mission must be to profit off having the best-educated workforce in the world. That should be our focus. (Applause.)
So, as I mentioned a little bit earlier, two years ago, I capped loan repayments at 10 percent of a student's post-college income. We called it Pay-As-You-Earn. And it, along with some other income-driven repayment plans, have helped more than 2.5 million students so far.
But there are two obstacles that are preventing more students from taking advantage of it. One is that too many current and former students aren't eligible, which means we've got to get Congress to open up the program for more students. (Applause.) And we're going to be pushing them to do that.
The other obstacle is that a lot of students don't even know they're eligible for the program. So starting this year, we're going to launch a campaign to help more borrowers learn about their repayment options and we'll help more student borrowers enroll in Pay-As-You-Earn. So if you went to college, you took out debt, you want to be a teacher, and starting salary for a teacher is, let's say, $35,000, well, only 10 percent of that amount is what your loan repayment is. Now, if you're making more money, you should be paying more back. But that way, everybody has a chance to go to college; everybody has a chance to pursue their dreams.
And that program is already in place. We want more students to take advantage of it. We're really going to be advertising it heavily.
Now, if we move forward on these three fronts –- increasing value, encouraging innovation, helping people responsibly manage their debt –- I guarantee you we will help more students afford college. We'll help more students graduate from college. We'll help more students get rid of that debt so they can a good start in their careers. (Applause.)
But it's going to take a lot of hard work. The good news is, from what I hear, folks in Buffalo know something about hard work. (Applause.) Folks in America know something about hard work. And we've come a long way together these past four years. We're going to keep moving forward on this issue and on every other issue that's going to help make sure that we continue to have the strongest, most thriving middle class in the world. We're going to keep pushing to build a better bargain for everybody in this country who works hard, and everybody who's trying to get into that middle class. (Applause.)
And we're going to keep fighting to make sure that this remains a country where, if you work hard and study hard and are responsible, you are rewarded, so that no matter what you look like and where you come from, what your last name is, here in America you can make it if you try. (Applause.)
Thank you very much, everybody. God bless you. God bless America. (Applause.)


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Miley Cyrus is getting ripped by the dude who tried, unsuccessfully, to ban salvia -- the hallucinogenic herb sources say Miley was smoking last month during her 18th birthday party.
Anthony Adams -- a former CA State Assemblyman -- tells TMZ it was irresponsible of Miley to smoke salvia, which he says can make "you do incredibly crazy things." Adams adds, "Miley is a star and young kids are going to emulate her behavior."
Back in 2007, Adams tried to get salvia outlawed and classifed as a Schedule I controlled substance -- the same as LSD and marijuana. When the bill was voted down ... Adams settled for restrictions on selling salvia to minors. It is still legal in California for adults.
After seeing the video of Miley smoking the drug, Adams thinks this is the perfect time to bring back his failed bill: "It's time for state and federal governments to renew their push toward an outright ban."
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gjones necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 276 diseños de 62 diseñadores freelance.
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"Bluestone" ties the company to James Madison University, which is where the founders all went to college. Bluestone is a type of rock found only in Virginia, our homestate. Bluestone rock is used to build high-end buildings, as it is a very expensive and durable rock. For our company, Bluestone represents strength, uniqueness, and integrity. "Logic" represents the rationale, thoughtful process we use. For every problem, there is a logical solution.
We want to be viewed as elite Washington, DC –based company that integrates the full spectrum of the lifecycle of federal systems - We introduce new technologies to the federal market, integrate commercial and government products into systems-of-systems, and support the operation of these systems once deployed for use (by defense and civil agencies). We want to logo to convey the highest of professionalism, nothing animated. We want viewers of our logo to (1) know we are a Washington DC-based firm focused on the federal government marketplace (2) we are a legitimate competitor with the most reputable technical and marketing firms in Washington, DC…not a company operating out their garage. (3) We are a young, energetic, fun and an intelligent firm that will do whatever is required to deliver excellent service (4) we want folks to know that we break down complex topic to understandable, interoperable elements, hence LOGIC in our name. Our firm builds creative solutions to solve the United States Government's most pressing technical issues.
We have two lines of business in this company. In one line of business, our clients are small to medium sized businesses that need assistance entering the federal marketplace. In the other line of business, we market our technology expertise (systems engineering) to our clients are United States Government officials, political leaders, and business executives at the highest levels in the Federal Government, and Presidents/CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.
- Would like it to be something that can portrayed on a challenge coin. Don't mind if we have to adjust it a little to fit on a coin but the theme should be apparent. (See uploaded image of examples for challenge coins or visit link here: http://www.challengecoinsrus.com/)
- Would prefer that it is NOT a circle logo, even though that is what works best on challenge coin...some challenge coins are rectangular or odd shaped anyway.
- Would like a Washington, DC feel if possible but definitely want a logo that speaks to the meaning behind "Bluestone Logic".
Color schemes we intend to use on our website, which will ultimately be dictated by the winning logo. But, please feel free to use other colors to help accentuate the logo.
o Blue/Gray
o Blue/Tan
o Blue/Silver
o Silver/Black
o But, most professional look will always trump even if colors above are not used.
- 2 dimensional logos only please
- Like logos where the image (not the words Bluestone Logic) could be used by itself and still represent the company (i.e branding)
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This week's champion Allie is a 23-year-old Playboy model from Scottsdale, AZ. She loves the outdoors, see?
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Here's the deal: At the end of the week, each Babe of the Day will compete for your votes and the winner will become Babe of the Week. Each week's winner will then face off to become Babe of the Month, and those winners will then duke it out for – you guessed it – the Babe of the Year title. Only those lucky ladies will be inducted into GuySpeed's Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for the hottest of babes.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 37 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
Norfolk Corporate Support
We are a Corporate Registry Service. We have been in business for 15 years and our staff are very experienced and competent in what they do. We set up new companies, business names, trusts, superannuation funds. It is a specialist niche field and our clients are mainly Accounting Firms, Law Firms & Public Companies. We are different from the normal "shelf company providers" because we also provide training courses for Admin Staff who are involved in the compliance area for companies. We also provide onsite support staff to Accounting Firms on a regular or temporary basis. We are a small business but offer excellent, personal service tailored to our clients' needs. We like to get to know our clients & what they want. Our training courses are well presented, easy to follow with some practical exercises designed for the staff who actually prepare the compliance forms. We provide a comprehensive training manual with copies of documents, real examples & training exercises.
Accounting Firms have trouble retaining staff in this particular field and often outsource this type of work or need to train new or inexperienced staff. There is a real need for the training courses we do. Our challenge is to produce an eye catching brochure using our colours & logo, and yet create something different. We are a small organisation, big on service, knowledge & experience in this specialised area.
Accounting Firms, Law Firms, Public Companies, Financial Planners, Auditors, Company Secretarial staff. We are targeting a specific market for new and existing clients. Our target audience are mainly professional people, graduates, admin staff, company secretaries. I guess they can be a bit dull & boring but what we do is important to what they do. It is very important to have trained staff looking after the compliance area for companies as failure to comply can have severe implications for company officers and the professionals who advise them.
Our product is to be an A4 Paper Size tri-fold brochure to advertise our training seminars that we run. Ultimately we hope to re-use the finished design for other tri-fold brochures, so we hope it to be designed with room enough for longer / shorter headings/details on the front & rear panels.
Given the way a tri-fold brochure folds, the main design concept is typically featured on the Front and Rear panels (the two panels showing when folded)
We would like a designer to take our business colours & logo and, keeping in mind the professional nature outlined in our "target audience", create a new "look" for our business.
If you visit our website - http://www.ncs-services.com.au, you'll see that there is very little in the way of creativity in design, opting more towards a no-nonsense corporate business feel.
We are looking to enhance our current image without having to rebrand, so our marketing materials will be the new "face" of the business.
Use your imagination, using our logo's colours & shapes as your inspiration, and be creative. We're not looking for a Web 2.0 look, but a balance between "professional" and "up-to-date & fun" is what we're after.
The stylistic "swish" effect on the below website is along the lines of what we're looking for: http://bglcorp.com.au
We are happy to provide more info if needed. Contact James via our website.
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INDIO >> John Conlee, Jason Isbell and Ashley Monroe might have nothing in common with other than the fact that they all played during the second day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival on Saturday afternoon.
Of the trio, country artist Conlee started first at 3 p.m. on the Palomino Stage. The Kentucky resident played his No. 1 hits like 1978's "Lady Lay Down and 1981's "Common Man" as well as fan favorites including 1982's "Busted" and 1978's "Rose Colored Glasses."
Before his song "Old School," which features lyrics like "I'm from the old school/ where hearts stay true" Conlee said "this is for all of us who have ever been to the old school."
In the same tent but an hour later, critically acclaimed alternative country artist Isbell tore down the stage with revealing vocal numbers like "Cover Me Up" and "Super 8" from his latest album "Southeastern" as well as "Alabama Pines" from his 2011 album "Here We Rest."
The number of people inside the Palomino Stage actually grew while Isbell was playing to where the tent appeared more than halfway packed when he was finished.
Isbell, from Green Hill, Ala., also played "Outfit" from his stint with the Drive-By Truckers and said "I wrote this for my dad for Father's Day 13 years ago" before playing it.
And country/outlaw country artist Ashley Monroe, of the Pistol Annies (which includes Miranda Lambert and Angeleena Presley), performed at 5 p.m. Saturday at the mane stage playing songs like "Weed Instead of Roses" and ""Winning Streak."
Before performing "Weed Instead of Roses," the Knoxville, Tenn. resident said "it's really just a love song. It ain't all that bad."
Other songs Monroe performed included "Like A Rose" and a Lambert cover "Heart Like Mine."
"It's so nice of you to meet me in the desert," Monroe said at one point during her set.


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We all create it, even if we usually don't like to think about it: waste. And the journal Science devotes its new issue to the subject. It delves into the problems—home garbage, plastics, metal, water, even everyone's favorite, sludge—and discusses research into policy and scientific solutions.
Take biosolids. They encompass industrial waste from food production, to agricultural waste to the stuff that gets flushed. Researchers say organics-filled wastewater takes about 15 gigawatts per year in the U.S., but we could be generating electricity with that stuff. They point to one promising technology, a microbial fuel cell: bacteria use the waste as food and release electrons that are captured by an electrode.
The waste could also be used to produce compounds such as biofuels or other industrial chemicals. For instance, microbes can turn waste into hydrogen peroxide—useful for industrial bleaching. [Bruce E. Logan and Korneel Rabaey, Conversion of Wastes into Bioelectricity and Chemicals by Using Microbial Electrochemical Technologies]
More research is needed to scale up these systems – finding the best microbes, and lowering the cost of the electrodes. But the authors say the promise of both energy and chemical production is a strong incentive to move from bio-waste to bio-use. Because waste is a terrible thing to waste.
—Cynthia Graber
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Tech baseball team begins its 2012 season as it takes part in the Red Raider Classic, hosted by Texas Tech beginning Friday.
The three-day event has the Golden Eagles taking on the Missouri State Bears at 12 p.m. Saturday will feature a pair of games against Missouri State (12 p.m.) and Texas Tech (4 p.m.). The Golden Eagles then wrap up the Red Raider Classic Sunday against Texas Tech at 10 a.m.
Missouri State was receiving votes in the USA Today/ESPN coaches poll.
Of the 24 teams the Golden Eagles are slated to take on this season, four of them will be first time opponents including Missouri State and Texas Tech.
The Golden Eagles finished the 2011 after making their fourth straight appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Several Golden Eagles who made significant contributions last season are back including sophomore Zach Stephens, junior Tristan Archer and senior Cullen Park.
Stephens finished his season batting .309 while driving in a team-high 49 runs. Archer wrapped up last season with seven victories to his credit to go along with 67 strikeouts, while Park made a team-leading 27 appearances on the mound as he tallied four saves and 67 strikeouts.
Texas Tech, a member of the Big 12 Conference, finished its 2011 season with a 33-25 record. Reid Redman, who led the Red Raiders in hitting last season with a .320 batting average, returns for his senior season. Barrett Barnes returns for his junior season after leading the Red Raiders in home runs with 10.
On the mound, Texas Tech welcomes back John Neely, who led the team with a 9-1 record and seven saves in 30 appearances.
Missouri State, a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, finished its 2011 season with a 33-23 record and has several key players returning from last season. The Bears return their leading RBI man Brent Seifert, who drove in 43 runs last season, and their leading hitter in Brock Chaffin who hit .344 and drove in 37 runs. On the mound, Nick Petree returns for his senior season having put up a 9-2 record, which included two complete games.
Fans can follow all four games via the livestats link here