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A couple of months ago, we found ourselves with 3 glass bottles of lemon juice in the fridge: several of the rabbit tractor water bottles had frozen overnight due to unseasonably cold temperatures and had split along seams, rendering them leaky and useless. The bottles that the lemon juice came in were the right size for replacements, and the metal spouts from the original water bottles were a perfect fit. Leaky bottle problem solved…but what to do with the lemon juice that the bottles formerly contained?
As a fermenthusiast (haha), I knew there had to be some way to create something enjoyable from those bottles of lemon juice. As I researched fermenting lemon juice, I discovered that it's difficult to ferment because of the high acidity, and that citrus can sometimes produce an unpleasant odor due to sulfur dioxide when fermenting (rotten egg wine, anyone?). Fortuitously, however, I came across the beverage known as "Skeeter Pee" – it's essentially wine made from lemon juice, and even better, bottled lemon juice!
After reading several recipes and mentally inventorying my ingredients, I realized that I didn't have the yeast slurry that was called for in the recipe. The slurry is just the wine yeast sediment that remains in the bottom of the primary fermentor – it still contains active yeast and some of the flavors from the wine. Ironically, I had racked country wine recently and just washed the yeast slurry out of the bottom of the fermentor, not realizing it could be used again (face palm). I decided that the best chance of success with the yeast would be to gradually introduce activated dry yeast to the acidic medium by mixing small amounts of the lemonade base into the yeast and giving it time to acclimate. I did this over a period of days and ended up with nearly two quarts of very active yeast that was acclimated to the lemonade base – and it continued to be active once pitched into the primary fermenter. This method definitely works!
While in the primary fermentor, the mixture was aerated daily to encourage the ferment. At SG 1.050, nutrient and additional lemon juice was added to the actively bubbling mixture, then it was racked to a carboy to complete fermentation. I decided not to use fining (clarifying) agents, so I'm allowing it additional time to clear in the carboy.
When there's a little too much liquid to fit into the carboy, I reserve it in another mini-carboy (a wine bottle or growler, depending on how much remains), airlock it, and let it finish its ferment. It also allows for sampling without decreasing the volume in the main carboy: the "extra" Skeeter Pee had a nice lemon flavor but benefited from backsweetening – a little simple syrup to taste worked well. I'll backsweeten the 5-gallon carboy when the Skeeter Pee has finished clearing.
Chilled, the Skeeter Pee will be a very vibrant, sunny beverage…just right for summer! I'd definitely make this again, but may add fruit juice for new flavors. This is the kind of wine that allows for creativity!
Don't have any yeast slurry? Instructions for using activated (dry) yeast, instead, here: https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/my-pee-is-fermenting.6446/page-2#post-44888.


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MatEffects is a jQuery plugin based on Google's Material Design guide. With this plugin you can easily add some modern effects on your website. Currently this plugin has four different animations. This article shows how you can add this plugin into your website. You'll get this documentation after you purchase this.
MatEffects is a jQuery plugin, meaning that it extends the jQuery JavaScript library to include extra functionality. First, you must include the jQuery library's source before you include the source of any jQuery plugin. It's recomended that you use jquery ui library as well to get easing effects. You can download latest version of jQuery library from here and jQuery UI library from here. Then add MatEffect's additional files like jquery.mateffects.js and mateffects.css. There is also an image folder which is necessary as well and you have to add it in the same folder where your mateffects.css file is placed. Also it is my recommendation that you add this source file in head tag.
Now you can call different MatEffect's function to generate different effects. There are 4 types of animation you can create.
Color Slider
This function will create an hover effects that is shown on this demo. Also you can check the color-slider.html file that is provided with the downloaded package. This is mainly an hover effect. Whenever user will mouse hover on any element, some color will slide from any given direction and after hovering out, it will again slide back. Here is html of an element where we want to use this effect:
If you want to use this same effect in multiple element then you can call the ColorSlider function using class name as well.
Now call below function to get Color Slider in the element with id divSliderTop:
Slide From
$(document).ready(function () { $("#divSlideTop").ColorSlider({ color: ['#00897b', '#00796b', '#00695c', '#004d40'], speed: 1500, easing: 'easeOutQuint', slideFrom: 'top', mouseEnter: function () { $("#divSlideTop").find(".effect-text").stop().animate({ top: "55px" }, 1000, "easeOutQuint"); }, mouseLeave: function () { $("#divSlideTop").find(".effect-text").stop().animate({ top: "75px" }, 1000, "easeOutQuint"); } }); });Here ColorSlider function will create a div element inside divSliderTop. Inside this div element it will generate another four div with the given 4 background color. So when user will mouse over it will slide those four color and bring the last color on the element and vice versa when you mouse out from the element. It also have callback function for mouseEnter and mouseLeave. Here are the options in detail:
|Default Value
|['#673ab7', '#3f51b5', '#2196F3', '#03a9f4', '#00bcd4', '#00acc1']
|It will take any number of color array. Make sure you give '#' when you are giving color codes.
|Easing effect for the animation.
|Speed of the animation which will accept integer value and in milisecond unit.
|This indicates from where the animation will show. It accepts four value in string format: "top", "right", "bottom", "left".
|This is a callback function which will call after the mouse hover on the element.
|This is another callback function which will call after mouse out from the element.
Over View
This function will create a popup/modal effects that is shown on this demo. OverView is mainly a pop up or modal. It will always appear on top layer of your website's elements and always slide from right side. The main feature of this effect is, the modal will be devided into several part and all the part will animate separately and also animation back separately as well. Here is html of an element where we want to use this effect:
Over View Demo
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Here on the parent div you have to use ov-container class and inside that div you have to use ov-body on the child div to help understand the function that which one is container and which one is the body of the plugin. This is what you must use:
Now inside the div where ov-body class is given, you must place several number of div element which will be devided into separate element and OverView() will animate them separately. You can place any number of div element inside ov-body. Here is javascript part to call OverView function:
$(document).ready(function () { $("#divDemoA").OverView({ easingIn: 'easeInCirc', easingOut: 'easeOutCirc', speed: 1300 }); $("#ancViewDemo").click(function () { $("#divDemoA").OverView('show'); }); $(".a-close").click(function () { $("#divDemoA").OverView('hide'); }); });
Here first you have to initialize OverView with the div element. After that you can use $.fn.OverView("show") and $.fn.OverView("hide") to show and hide the over view. In the code above we have a button which id is ancViewDemo and by clicking it we are showing the over veiw and by click the .a-close button which is placed inside over view element, we are sliding it back. Here are the options in detail:
|Default Value
|Easing effect while the over view appears.
|Easing effect while the over view slide back.
|Speed of the animation which will accept integer value and in milisecond unit.
|By calling this function Overview will appear.
|By calling this function Overview will slide back.
Section Navigator
This function will create a navigation that is shown on this demo. It's mainly a menu that will automatically generate on your website. For example lets assume you have following section on your html file. This is the body section of your page:
Here we have 4 sections in our webpage and we've given an unique id on each of them. Now here is the javascript part to call SectionNavigator:
$(document).ready(function () { $('body').SectionNavigator({ sections: ['divFirst', 'divSecond', 'divThird', 'divFourth'], navigationClasses: ['home glyphicon glyphicon-home', 'nav-features glyphicon glyphicon-star', 'one glyphicon glyphicon-question-sign', 'two glyphicon glyphicon-file'], labels: ['Home', 'Features', 'One', 'Two'], prevButtonClass: "glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-up", nextButtonClass: "glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-down", easing: 'easeOutSine', speed: 700, afterNavigate: function (index) { //do something after navigating to that section } }); });
Here, as our sections are inside body tag so we are calling SectionNavigator with body. Here are the options in detail:
|Default Value
|This is an array of id of our sections inside body element.
|This an array of classes that will be injected into the button of navigation. Make sure you use same number of array element that are given in sections array.
|This is an array of name that you'll see after you hover on any button on the navigation. Again make sure you use same number of array element that are given in sections array.
|This will take a single string of the class for previous button on the navigation. OverView will inject this class name on the previous button.
|This will take a single string of the class for next button on the navigation. OverView will inject this class name on the next button.
|Easing effect for the animation.
|Speed of the animation which will accept integer value and in milisecond unit.
|This is a callback function which will call after the window will scroll to the desired section. It will always send the index of your menu item as parameter.
This function will generate the navigation automatically. So for navigation you don't have to write any html code.
Group Slider
This function will create a slider that is shown on this demo. The main feature of this slider is, it will slide in a group and you can decide from where each slider will slide. There are two options, horizontally and vertically. Here is the html part of a slider:
This is Group Slider. This whole slider is working as one slider. You can add time bar and navigation if you want.
Other Options!
Easing effect, sliding speed, time are configurable in this slider. More details are given in the documentation.
This is the html that is shown on the demo. The main structure that you must follow is, there will be a parent div and inside that you can add several div element. Now inside the child div what will you provide is upto you. Like here some child div contains images and some contains another div with texts. Now another thing is, you have to tell each div whether it will slide horizontally or vertically. Use slide attribute here and it supports two value: horizontal and vertical. Here is the javascript part:
$(document).ready(function () { $("#divSlider").GroupSlider({ easing: 'easeInOutCubic', speed: 1000, time: 5000, timebar: true, control: true }); });
Here is the options more in detail:
|Default Value
|Easing effect for the animation.
|Speed of the animation which will accept integer value and in milisecond unit.
|Time is the time difference between each slide and it also accept integer value and in milisecond unit.
|Timebar is the bar that that gives us an idea of after how much time the slide may rotate. It takes boolean value (true or false). For false it will not show.
|Control is a set of buttons by which you can view next slide or previous slide or pause/play the slide. It also takes boolean value (true or false). For false it will not show.
You can change CSS attribute from mateffects.css file so that the plugin match your website's style.
Thank you very much for you interest on MatEffects. If you have any question then feel free to contact me from CodeCanyon or from my Website.

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That's right. Naraku is inside my stomach.
So-so... So that means she ate him?
She may get indigestion...—
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General Information
We are a hair salon above a pub called the Dundee Arms E2.
Newly renovated both pub and salon.
The space is predominantly a salon by day but it has been used for launches, events and parties.
We have space for art work and also retail.
The space could be used for a shoot as one end is a blank canvas and we have the mirrors/chairs for hair and makeup.
We can just rent a chair for a day if need be too.
The space is modern and airy with large sash windows by day and is transformed by night by the great lighting surrounding the mirrors. The main lighting can always be dimmed as well.
We have a fantastic sound system and making noise is not a problem having a pub below us. Their hours are 12-1am but we have access to the premises from 10.30 am.
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TekBox Digital Solutions
About TekBox Digital Solutions
TekBox with its two locations in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City developes and manufactures products for EMI / EMC RF signal hunting and pre-compliance testing in addition to it's environmental monitoring and agricultural yield applications solutions. They also carry out hardware and firmware development services to the quickly growing GPS, GSM and M2M market. Another key focus area of our design activities is LED based automotive lighting. Their services cover the complete product development process - specification, hardware design, firmware design, industrial design, prototyping, field testing and production support. With in-house assembly capabilities and an established network of partners for industrial design, tooling and volume manufacturing, they can considerably reduce your time to market.
One of the key components for an in-house EMC compliance test set up is a realtime spectrum analyzer. Realtime spectrum analyzers have significantly dropped in price over the last years. High performance USB models already start at approximately US$4.5k. However, the price of the remaining equipment required for pre-compliance testing is still high - until now! In the laboratory of Tekbox, various EMC pre-compliance accessories were built over the years for the purpose of in-house testing of their other products. It significantly reduced their failure rate. Consequently they decided to industrialize their tools and to offer them at a very competitive price. With Tekbox products, EMC pre-compliance testing has become affordable for any company. A complete pre-compliance set up may cost less than repeating a failed EMC test at the test house.
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Here's how you can be prepared for that upcoming first visit to the track. If you are heading out to a race track for the first time, chances are you are looking up what's expected of you. Race tracks all over the world have different criteria to let riders on to the track but the general guidelines are the same. Here are some things you should keep in mind if your first track day experience is coming up. Being Track-worthy This applies for you, and your motorcycle as well. Make sure you have the proper riding gear picked out...
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What are the most important things when riding in the winter? As the winters sets in and chilly conditions start to set in even during the day, many riders will pack up their motorcycle. This is ideal as riding in the cold is not only uncomfortable to an extent, but can also become dangerous very quickly. However, if you are one of those for whom winter is just another season and doesn't hold enough persuasion to stop riding for a couple of months, here are a few tips that will make you more comfortable on the bike. Stay warm: This...


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(USA, 99 min.)
Written and directed by Whit Stillman
Starring: Greta Gerwig, Analeigh Tipton, Carrie MacLemore, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Hugo Becker, Adam Brody.
It's been fourteen years since Whit Stillman's The Last Days of Disco was released and he is back with a vengeance! Not a sign of wear is to be seen on Stillman's latest pic, which is just as fresh, witty, and derisive as his last one. Exceptionally well-written and delivered by a quartet of dead-pan damsels, Damsels in Distress is a scathingly funny film.
The damsels are led by Violet, a laconic do-gooder played by Greta Gerwig with a blank stare and a terrific delusion of grandeur. She's much like a modern day Hilly Holbrook, minus the poop pie. Violet wants to save the world by creating a new dance craze that unites the mopey masses in a large-scale euphoria of bodily movements and easy steps towards good vibes. In the mean-time, however, Violet runs a suicide prevention centre on the campus of Seven Oaks College. Along with her fellow damsels Rose and Heather, played by the hilarious duo of Megalyn Echikunwoke and Carrie MacLemore, Violet helps suicidal or clinically depressed students by offering tap dancing lessons and some free donuts.
Violet explains her campus plans and earnest outlook to a new recruit named Lily, played by Analeigh Tipton (Crazy, Stupid, Love.). Lily recently transferred to Seven Oaks because, according to Violet, "she either failed out or was severely unhappy." Note that Violet never bothers to ask which.
Lily and Violet start to clash when a boy takes interest in Lily. Whilst out with her friends at a bar, Charlie (Adam Brody) sends over a round of drinks. Lily feels a mixed sensation of flattery/distress and turns to her friends for help. Rose quickly judges these free drinks as a classic move that defines Charlie as a playboy or operator type, but Violet acknowledges that since drinks are expensive, the move is therefore gentlemanly. Regardless, the drinks lead to much tension, especially since Violet was recently dumped by her boyfriend and is finding herself in a tailspin.
Throughout Damsels in Distress, Stillman offers a clever satire on twentysomethings circa 2012. It's a bit like The Last Days of Disco meets Mean Girls, except that the quartet of damsels all sport trendy pastels and sprout words that show their over-privileged, over-educated nature. The damsels also pretend to be far more sensitive than the teens of Lindsay Lohan's clique, which is something that Stillman captures particularly well by having the damsels begin nearly every phrase, statement, or response with a dry, "yes." Despite the onslaught of affirmatives, though, the college life of Damsels in Distress is ruled by semantic nitpicking, hyper-sensitivity, and an outlook on the world floored by book smarts and an overall ignorance to the realities of life.
With an upbeat score and some handsome cinematography by Doug Emmett, Damsels in Distress is deceptively light and fluffy. Stillman's film also features some Frasier-ish title cards that accentuate the drollness of the damsels' distress, and a random dance sequence just for the hell of it. It's really the characterization, though, and the spot-on wit that will have you dancing whilst you exit the theatre.
Do I recommend Damsels in Distress? Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Rating: ★★★★ (out of ★★★★★)
Damsels in Distress is currently playing at the Varsity in Toronto. It opens in Ottawa at The Bytowne on May 18 and plays at the Mayfair July 9, 11, and 12.
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Crazy Eights
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Watch the bingo board closely, when you see a number with an 8 called, be the first player to type in chat 'crazy' + # called , (eg. i28 type 'crazy 28,') and you win! One win per player per game.


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Tiger at the Pole
On July 2nd 2007 I became one of only about .0003% of the world's population to have reached the geographic North Pole or 90 degrees north! There is little doubt I am the first 'Tiger' to have done so. Please excuse the brief exposure of my left breast in order for the photograph to be taken. You can be assured I did not suffer any frostbite as a result.
Why do we do these things? The old cliché `because it is there` could probably be applied, along with a spirit of adventure which I have had throughout my life.
Since I have also ventured to the Antarctic and Everest I think the only major challenge left would be a trip into space, so I may be contacting Richard Branson quite soon!
The geographic North Pole has been reached by many modes of transport including balloon, aircraft, dog sled, snowmobile, nuclear submarine, nuclear powered ship, ski and on foot. There is some debate as to who first reached the Pole on foot with claims from both Frederick Cook in 1907/1909 and Peary in 1908/1909. However science has discredited these claims. The first time the true 90 degrees north appears to have been reached was probably as late as 1977 although it is thought some Russian explorers may have achieved it prior to that.
The geographic North Pole is a mathematical point where the imaginary line of the earth's axis of rotation passes through the earth's surface. At that location the sun is seen to circle the horizon without setting for six months a year followed by twilight and then six months of darkness. At the exact location 90 degrees north there is in fact no time as such so it is possible to walk around the earth in a minute. I actually did this just to prove the point.
The Pole itself has no length, width or breadth and because the sea ice is constantly moving there can be no permanent flags, plaques or markers to indicate the spot. An adventurer has to locate the Pole by either celestial navigation (beyond me) or GPS satellite positioning, as indeed I did. It is not possible to reach the geographic North Pole by compass since the magnetic North Pole is also constantly moving and is currently about 550 miles from the geographic Pole.
Whereas the Antarctic is a frozen land mass surrounded by water the Arctic is an ocean, frozen to depths of up to nine metres.
Sadly I witnessed at first hand the effects of global warming – pools of water on the surface of the ice at the North Pole.
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Wicked Tickets
Sheas Performing Arts Center | Buffalo, New York
Shea's Performing Arts Center presents Wicked on Saturday 3rd June 2017 and it's going to blow you away! Pulling out all the stops, Wicked knows how to make a crowd go wild, with a phenomenal, unforgettable live show! Now THAT'S entertainment! Tickets are on sale now, get yours today to ensure your seat.


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Cash Home Buyers San Diego
House buying company based in Escondido, California
Welcome to Cash Home Buyers San Diego, the trusted house buying company serving Escondido, California, and the surrounding areas. You've come to right place if you want to sell your home quickly and conveniently.
At Cash Home Buyers San Diego, we understand that selling a house can be a challenging and time-consuming process. We specialize in offering homeowners in Escondido a hassle-free way to sell their property.
Our team of professionals is dedicated to making the process as smooth as possible. We will make an honest cash offer and handle all paperwork to save you time and energy. We will take care of all the repairs, renovations and staging. We buy houses of any condition. This allows you to sell your house quickly and without the usual real estate market complications.
Cash Home Buyers San Diego places a high priority on transparency, integrity and customer satisfaction. We strive to make every transaction a smooth one and provide a positive experience for each homeowner we work with.
Cash Home Buyers San Diego can help you with a hassle-free and quick transaction if you are thinking "I need my house sold fast in Escondido." Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and let us help you take the next steps toward selling your house quickly and conveniently. Enjoy the peace of mind you get when working with a reliable and reputable house buying company. Cash Home Buyers San Diego is a reputable company that will offer you a fair cash price and ensure a smooth selling process.
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Ian Summers, CIO for Aon Risk Solutions & Aon Benfield says: "It is a basic fact of any industry that if there are no clients there is no business. Without someone willing to pay for the thing, no product has any value. It is remarkable, therefore, how much time we in our market, in this newsletter and at our many, many meetings, manage to spend discussing all sorts of aspects of our business and our processes without ever mentioning the one set of people that really matter – our customers. I think we are standing at a pretty important point in the modernisation process.
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Do-it-yourself peer-to-peer (DIY P2P) fundraising is an important method for nonprofits who want to engage their supporters in ways that work best with their schedules and interests. Organizations can empower their constituents to raise money from their communities as part of athletic events, to celebrate milestones like birthdays and anniversaries, or in memory or honor of someone. While the concept of DIY P2P fundraising is consistent across various tools, how each platform works and what users are able to do differs quite a bit. In this blog post we'll be covering a few best practices for nonprofits that use Engaging Networks for their DIY P2P fundraising.
Set the Tone
Engaging Networks provides default text for your supporters to use on their personal pages after they register. We recommend creating different versions of this default text that correspond to each specific type of fundraiser. For example, you'll want language and imagery that is more subdued for honor and memory pages versus an option that's more upbeat and festive for birthdays and other celebrations. We also recommend tailoring the suggested email messages within the Fundraising Tools for each type of fundraiser as well.
Level Up (or Down)
With Engaging Networks you have the ability to set different donation levels for different types of fundraisers. For athletic events where individuals might be reaching out to corporate supporters, your default levels could start with higher suggested gift amounts. For more personal event pages, where participants are more likely to reach out to friends and family, it is wise to set the gift strings at lower amounts.
Follow the Dollars
Organizations often have multiple programs, and it's likely that different donors will have different motivations for giving. With Engaging Networks, you can provide donors the option to select which of your nonprofit's programs their donation will be designated to. In general, people really want to know where their money is going and what it will be used for. If it fits with the way your organization is set up, providing people the opportunity to make a choice about where their gift is directed could be an effective way to better connect with them.
Brand Everything
Engaging Networks gives you the ability to customize your thank you emails, and it's a step you should not overlook. You want donors to get messages that thank them for their contribution and that also build a connection to your nonprofit as a whole. We suggest customizing the template of your DIY P2P thank you emails to match the other emails your organization sends through Engaging Networks, such as newsletters and campaign updates.
Care for Your Code
As you're setting up your fundraising campaign in Engaging Networks, you're going to have to make edits until launch date. In Engaging Networks, some of these edits may happen in HTML code. Whether you've got an expert on your team, or you're working with an outside developer, we recommend copying the working version of the code into a plain text document and saving it to your local machine. This way, if you make edits and something goes wrong you can always paste the original code back in and start over.
Test Once, Test Again
Finally, it's likely that throughout the process of setting up your DIY P2P program, you and your team will test the functionality of the donation pages with test transactions. One step not to forget is to clear those test transactions out of the system before the event goes live. You only want real donations in your system to ensure that your data is accurate. Once you go live we suggest doing one final real-time transaction, to ensure that everything is working properly. After the transaction has gone through and the data appears on the back-end you can feel confident promoting your DIY P2P program to supporters who are ready to set up their personal pages.
Whether you're a current Engaging Networks user who wants to get more from the tool, or you're researching new fundraising platform options for your nonprofit, we hope these ideas will inspire you. If you like what you read and want more information, fill out this form to get started with Firefly Partners today.
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Smile, Tatiana Limanova! You're on Candid Camera!
As a seasoned T.V. talking head person one of the first rules you learn about being on the air is to assume: 1.) That the moment you enter the studio everything you do is possibly recorded; and 2.) Be on your best behavior because of rule #1.
So when I'm in studio I don't crack crude jokes, blow my nose too loud or do anything that might possibly end up in the back corner of some part of the morning news or overheard during a reading of recent depressing jobs figures. You'd think that since I know that so would an award-winning Russian television anchor who's won a ton of awards for her on-air work. Based on recent events, I guess not.
Tatyana Limanova, an award winning journalist on Russia's REN TV, was fired last week for flipping her middle finger at Barack Obama. Yes: literally.
While reading about the Asian economic conference she flipped her finger right as she read Barack Obama's name. This occurred while she was reading through information for a voiceover so it was clear that Limanova didn't expect to be caught on camera.
But, somehow the video got out. And in this digital world she was being introduced to the world audience in a way that she probably never intended. Initially, REN TV spokespersons tried to say that she was actually flipping off the producers of the segment because she was mad they were screwing with her timing. But, when the collective laughter died down from that excuse they finally fired her.
Funny thing is this president just can't attract enough vulgar gestures and epithets from talking heads, reporters and elected officials caught on tape keeping it real. From Rep. Joe Wilson's (R-SC) "You Lie!" moment to MSNBC's Mark Halperin calling him a Dick … Cheney, it seems like it's gone global now.
The moral of the story? Tatyana should apply for a job at FOX News. You can get away with saying or doing just about anything negative about Obama and you'll probably get your own show out of it.
This article originally appeared online at Politic365.com.


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The treatment commences with a welcoming foot & leg ritual to help you relax. The body is then exfoliated using dead sea salts to remove dead skin & prepare the skin. Warm Irish Moss is then gently applied to the skin & you are cocooned on the bed. Your therapist will perform a soothing facial & scalp massage while the mud is working. Following a shower to remove the product, you will enjoy a tension relieving back massage using wild lavender oil.
Benefits of Irish Moss:
- Irish Moss has a high mineral content which leaves the skin nourished & smooth after use.
- It contains Vitamin K which helps keep the skins elasticity intact & reduces dark circles.
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- Calming & Relaxing
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Sun Life Financial, Canada's No. 2 insurer, recently started covering medical marijuana in its Canadian health insurance plan – more than 17 years after the country first legalized it.
The coverage, which requires employers to pay a premium, extends only to a handful of conditions as a last resort.
"It's not medical marijuana for any purpose," said Dave Jones, senior vice-president of group benefits at Sun Life.
"It's for specific conditions and symptoms where the evidence is clear that medical cannabis has enough value to outweigh risks."
Sun Life's cautious approach reflects concern across Canada's health insurance industry over the potentially high costs of covering medical marijuana – in many cases higher than established pharmaceuticals – and thin clinical evidence for its efficacy.
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Canada, a pioneer in approving medical marijuana, legalized recreational use this summer. Canadian insurers' reluctance to cover it suggests most patients here and elsewhere may continue to bear most of its cost despite pending legalization efforts worldwide.
Insurers' hesitance stems in part from the experience of agencies in Canada and other countries that have offered coverage and seen costs and usage skyrocket. And many doctors who commonly prescribe pot don't properly examine or follow their patients, said Cyd Courchesne, chief medical officer at Veterans Affairs Canada, which has covered medical cannabis since 2008.
"If I was working for any other company, and I was their medical director, I would say do not reimburse," Courchesne said. "We do not have enough information right now."
Cannabis research has been held back globally because most countries ban its use, making purchases for studies illegal or difficult. That's changing in Canada, where a booming marijuana industry and the government now finance medical research, including efforts to create cannabis-based pharmaceutical-like drugs.
Canada law allows patients to buy medical cannabis with money from health-care spending accounts, which are financed by employers, but insurance companies make their own decisions on coverage.
Some insurers are starting to cover pot in response to rising demand from employees of the firms buying their coverage. Grocery chain Loblaw last year became the first major Canadian company to ask its insurers to cover medical marijuana.
But insurers are treading carefully. Sun Life covers pain associated with cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV and palliative care for serious illnesses; chemotherapy-induced nausea; spasticity from MS; and anorexia due to HIV.
Green Shield Canada, Great-West Life and Manulife Financial Corp have said they are considering or planning marijuana coverage.
Manulife, which offers marijuana coverage for a few companies that requested it, recommends an annual reimbursement limit from $1,500 to $2,500 and covers only a handful of conditions, a spokesperson said.
Great-West expects to begin offering medical cannabis coverage this year, but only when confident it will both improve health outcomes and hold down costs for employers. The firm is particularly interested in covering marijuana when it might be more effective than addictive pharmaceuticals such as opioids, said Brad Fedorchuk, a senior vice-president.
Marijuana's often higher costs make it that much more important for insurers to scrutinize the conditions they cover, said Mike Sullivan, chief executive officer of insurance analytics firm Cubic Health.
For instance, Baclofen, a muscle relaxer also used to treat spasticity, costs $28.82 for a ten-day supply. Health Canada has estimated the average daily dose of marijuana, also used for spasticity, at between 0.68 grams and 1.5 grams, with a gram costing about $8.
"If you open the door to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, short-term sleep disturbances … you start encompassing a lot more people," Sullivan said.
Veterans Affairs Canada began covering up to 10 grams per day of medical cannabis for its members in 2008, with no limits on price or medical condition.
After costs surged to $63.7 million in the year ended March 2017 from $19,088 in fiscal 2009, the group limited coverage to 3 grams a day at $8.50 a gram. Total reimbursements fell to $51 million in the year ended March 2018.
The agency imposed limits to give patients a more appropriate dose, Courchesne said, but also considered costs.
Christine Gopner-Reinecke, a spokeswoman for Germany's AOK Bundesverband – the largest of the groups administering the nation's public health insurance – cited many of the same concerns on cost and usage.
As of May, AOK had approved 9,700 patients for medical marijuana, about two-thirds of its applications since Germany legalized medical marijuana last March.
"We just cover it because the government wants us to," Gopner-Reinecke said. "We wouldn't cover it if it was up to us."
The Canadian Medical Association has warned its members to proceed with caution, citing a lack of evidence supporting cannabis treatment. Jeff Blackmer, the organization's vice president for medical professionalism, said he authorized medical marijuana for two of his patients when all other treatments had failed, but had seen little improvement.
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Research is also inconclusive on whether marijuana effectively reduces pharmaceutical drug use when both are incorporated into treatment, Courchesne said.
Some studies, including one conducted at the University of New Mexico, have found that legal access to cannabis may reduce pharmaceutical drug use in certain patient populations; but others, including one published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, concluded that marijuanause increases the risk of prescription drug abuse.
Another problem, Courchesne said, are doctors and organizations that prescribe marijuana with little scrutiny of patients' medical need, often advertising themselves as a source of pot prescriptions.
Doctors' visits and prescriptions for any drug are generally free to patients in Canada, covered by provincial governments. But groups such as OneOunce.com and the Green Doctor Network directly charge patients fees ranging from $150 to $295 for consultations leading to marijuana prescriptions.
The Green Doctor Network requires no documentation or referral, other than an online application form. The organization did not respond to requests for comment.
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OneOunce.com offers both in-person and Skype consultations, and requires a diagnosis or referral from a family doctor or specialist who has prescribed pharmaceutical drugs, said Fiona Fry, who handles patient services. OneOunce charges fees, she said, because it uses private physicians who don't bill governments and they spend more than the usual 15 minutes with patients.
The Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada expects physicians to authorizemarijuana only for patients with whom they have an existing medical relationship and after in-person consultations, Chief Executive Officer Fleur-Ange Lefebvre said in statement.
National Access Cannabis contacts patients' doctors for their medical history before writing pot prescriptions, said Evan Loster, a senior manager. The service is needed, he said, because many traditional doctors won't prescribe marijuana.
"Many physicians don't feel professionally comfortable recommending a treatment they don't know enough about," he said.


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In his address to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama pledged nothing less than a transformation in the way America uses energy in order to "save our planet from the ravages of climate change" and reinvigorate a troubled economy.
Specifically, the president asked Congress to send him legislation "that places a market-placed cap on carbon pollution." The new president has pledged to set annual targets that put the nation on course to an 80 percent reduction (from 1990 levels) in fossil fuel emissions by 2050. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she plans a floor vote on climate change before December, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said late last week that he would attempt to bring a global warming bill to the Senate floor by summer's end.
But while the Obama team readies to take on the global warming challenge, the special interests that seek to derail, blunt, or tailor any new climate policy to their narrow agendas have already gathered in staggering numbers. A Center for Public Integrity analysis of Senate lobbying disclosure forms shows that more than 770 companies and interest groups hired an estimated 2,340 lobbyists to influence federal policy on climate change in the past year, as the issue gathered momentum and came to a vote on Capitol Hill. That's an increase of more than 300 percent in the number of lobbyists on climate change in just five years, and means that Washington can now boast more than four climate lobbyists for every member of Congress. It also means that 15 percent of all Washington lobbyists spent at least some of their time on global warming in 2008, based on a tally of the total number of influence-peddlers on Capitol Hill by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Based on the data, the Center estimates that lobbying expenditures on climate change last year topped $90 million. About 130 businesses and interest groups spent more than $23.5 million on lobbying teams solely focused on climate, but that vastly understates the money devoted to the effort. More than 95 percent of climate lobbyists work on other issues such as tax and health care for their clients as well, and they don't have to report how much they're being paid on global warming specifically. But even if just 10 percent of their time last year was spent on climate, that would add nearly $70 million to the grand total spent lobbying on climate in 2008 and push expenditures past $90 million.
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The ranks of the lobbyists include a who's who of ex-members of Congress, from former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt, a Missouri Democrat, to former House Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Livingston, a Louisiana Republican. Among the former Capitol Hill staffers who are engaged on global warming are Drew Maloney, former top aide to then-House Majority Whip Tom DeLay, and Andrew Athy, a former counsel to Representative John Dingell, who later chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Numbered among the executive branch veterans now in the climate fray are Jack Quinn, White House lawyer to President Clinton, and Wayne Berman, assistant commerce secretary under President George H.W. Bush.
The roster of interests seeking to influence the climate change issue is not just growing; its makeup is changing as well. Back in 2003, the first time the U.S. Senate voted on a comprehensive climate policy proposal, the 150 or so businesses and interest groups lobbying on the issue represented a narrow range of interests led by power companies. Seventy percent, in fact, were electricity, coal, and oil firms and the heavy industries like auto, cement, and steel that would be most directly affected by any effort to curb use of fossil fuel. Opposing them: nine environmental groups. But by 2008, when the Senate again considered, and rejected, a broad program to curb the carbon dioxide emissions caused by burning fossil fuels, virtually every segment of the economy was seeking to weigh in.
The nation's largest and most powerful industry groups — the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers — are now leading voices against climate action. Other industry coalitions, such as the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, want to see Congress act on greenhouse gases — as long as lawmakers take care to minimize their costs. Others, like the numerous alternative energy companies, are pursuing opportunities that would be available as a result of a new commitment to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. And then there are the Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase, as well as private equity firms and new financial players, which would buy and sell emissions "permits" under a proposed "cap- and-trade" system favored by most pro-climate action politicians, including Obama. Finally, there are the cities, public transit agencies, universities, and others seeking a piece of the pie — the revenue that a climate program would generate when power plants, oil companies, and others have to buy federal permits to continue emitting carbon dioxide.
Good news, bad news
Many environmental advocates, including mainstream groups such as the Environmental Defense Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council, have treated the proliferation of voices engaged on climate as a positive. When giants such as General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Alcoa, and DuPont are on record favoring cap-and-trade legislation, "it moves the politics on this issue to a new place," says Eileen Claussen, president of the nonprofit Pew Center on Global Climate Change, which has worked to forge business-environmentalist alliances.
Chelsea Maxwell, a key former Senate staffer who worked on last year's climate legislation, believes the boost in lobbyists is simply a sign that climate has taken its place as a major issue on Capitol Hill. "Five years ago, people saw climate change as an environmental issue, and it really goes beyond that," Maxwell says. "It's an energy issue. It's a national security issue. It's a tax issue. It's an immigration issue. It has so many facets that as those constituencies start seeing there's likelihood of movement on the Hill, then, of course people want to make sure their interests are… represented." Maxwell, who now works for a Washington, D.C., environmental consulting and lobbying firm, The Clark Group, is optimistic on the prospects for climate legislation — even amidst the lobbying blitz. "I don't think it's impossible," she says. "What it's going to take is a lot of deliberation."
But the lobbying onslaught has also alarmed some influential voices in the climate debate, who fear that many compromises among the myriad interests will forestall the sort of aggressive action that's really needed. In one of several open letters he penned in recent weeks to Obama, one of the nation's most outspoken climate scientists, NASA's James Hansen, warned, "The danger is that special interests will dilute and torque government policies, causing the climate to pass tipping points, with grave consequences for all life on the planet."
The leader of the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Rajendra Pachauri, feels that crucial moment may well be at hand. "If there's no action before 2012, that's too late," he has said. "What we do in the next two to three years will determine our future." If, indeed, the hour is growing short, pessimists say it's just about the worst time for K Street to be out in force, milking the issue for all its worth and eroding the chances that agreement can be reached. "A lot of people are on a gravy train who won't want it to go away," says Frank O'Donnell, president of the environmental group Clean Air Watch.
A winding road
For Congress, support for climate action has grown substantially since 1997, when the Senate voted 95-0 in support of a nonbinding resolution that rejected the approach international negotiators took on climate in a deal inked at a United Nations conference in Kyoto, Japan. The reason for the unanimous vote, however, was an issue that persists today: The protocol didn't force fast-growing, still-developing countries like China to curb their carbon emissions. The Clinton administration never submitted Kyoto to the Senate for a ratification vote, and President Bush rejected the treaty outright.
In 2003, Arizona Republican Senator John McCain bucked GOP leaders to work with then-Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut on a modest cap-and-trade plan. The measure was defeated, 55-43.
By last year, though, it was clear that the climate change game had changed — in the stakes, the sophistication, the spending, and the number of players involved. Republican Senator John Warner, in his last year in office, co-sponsored a new climate bill with Lieberman. The bill's goal was not as ambitious as Obama's — a 71 percent reduction from 2005 levels by 2050 — and it had numerous provisions to reduce the cost to industry.
But the nation's largest business organization, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, led a high-profile campaign against the legislation. Environmentalists, meanwhile, were bitterly divided over whether to back a bill some viewed as too weak. And with the bill moving forward last spring just as U.S. gasoline prices were on their historic climb to more than $4 a gallon, the debate focused on how climate policy would make the nation's favored fuels even pricier. On June 6, a 48-36 procedural vote in the Senate showed that supporters lacked the 60 votes needed to end debate. Moreover, nine of those "yeas" came from ten Democrats, a mix of moderate and industrial-state senators, who revealed they would have voted no on the actual bill.
Now the battle is being joined again. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, a California Democrat who has in the past endorsed emission goals similar to those articulated by Obama, has vowed a vote on a climate bill in his panel by Memorial Day. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer, also a California Democrat, has scheduled a Feb. 25 hearing on climate science and promised action by the end of the year but has also acknowledged that many concerns need to be addressed. She has released a set of broad principles for legislation — support for current state efforts on global warming, for inclusion of provisions to spur other countries to cooperate, and for use of revenue both to help consumers and to fund clean energy. She has not yet set any carbon reduction targets. "We want to get a bill out there that is straightforward, that doesn't have so much weight that it sinks," she said at a news conference earlier this month.
Who wants what
No group exemplifies the sophistication of the current debate more than the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity — a new lobbying organization unveiled just weeks before the vote last June on the Warner-Lieberman bill. Representing 48 mining firms, coal-hauling railroads and coal-burning power companies, ACCCE spent $9.95 million lobbying Capitol Hill on climate in 2008 — more than any other organization solely dedicated to the issue. In addition to the group's president, Steven Miller, a one-time aide to former Democratic Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones, and vice president Joe Lucas, who was an aide to former Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary, ACCCE has at least 15 outside lobbyists, including former White House Counsel Quinn. The big effort is not surprising, since electricity is the largest single source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, and the most carbon-intensive fuel, coal, provides half the nation's power. But ACCCE's position is that it supports a mandatory federal program to curb the emissions its own members produce — as long as the policy meets ACCCE's set of principles for keeping electricity affordable, domestically produced, and reliable. And that means encouraging, in ACCCE's words, "robust utilization of coal."
That's a tall order, since there's no technology on the shelf today that scrubs the carbon out of coal-fired power. So what ACCCE is really seeking out of Congress is money to develop that technology. "Investments, incentives, as well as reasonable regulation based on the ability to use that technology" is how Lucas sums up what the group is seeking. ACCCE opposed Warner-Lieberman, he says, because "it went a little too far a little too fast."
Of course, coal is only one of the interests weighing in. Manufacturers dominated the climate scene on Capitol Hill last year, with 610 registered lobbyists. And that doesn't even count the mighty U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which ran ads featuring energy-starved Americans cooking eggs over candles and jogging to work on auto-free streets.
But not all manufacturers picture so bleak a future if the nation puts the brakes on carbon. General Electric, for example, is a member of the Chamber but parts ways with the mega-group on climate. As a leading supplier to power plants, GE would benefit from a move from away from coal. The company makes the big equipment for three low- or no-carbon alternatives: natural gas, wind, and nuclear. And GE also has a bridge technology it says will help pave the way to cleaner use of coal. But the U.S. power industry is now in a quandary over how much to invest in the often expensive climate solutions offered by GE and others. That means a lot of uncertainty for companies like GE, which, working with lobbyists like Charles Knauss, former Republican counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, want to see Congress put a limit on the nation's greenhouse gas output. "I didn't come to this as an environmentalist, I come to it as an industrialist," said GE chief executive Jeff Immelt, at Congress' first hearing of the year on climate. "I'm a capitalist, plain and simple."
GE is part of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership, which favors the market-based "cap and trade" approach. But you can't have a market without marketers. And so another broad interest group is now weighing in on climate — Wall Street banks including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch (both before and after it was swallowed by Bank of America), insurance companies such as American International Group (before it was forced by public outcry to quit lobbying a few weeks after its takeover by the government), private equity firms, and a host of little-known carbon-focused financial players. They would serve as brokers, project developers, financers, verifiers, and consultants in an emissions "permit" market that one federal regulator estimates could reach $2 trillion in value within five years and make carbon the world's most widely traded commodity. The finance industry has as large a lobbying force on climate as the alternative energy industry, with about 130 reps working the issue last year, including David Leiter, former chief of staff to Democratic Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, and Steven Shimberg, who was counsel to the late Republican Senator John Chafee of Rhode Island when he chaired the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
One of the finance and marketing industry's main goals is to push for a climate policy that allows companies to meet their carbon reduction goals with the help of "offsets" — investments in greenhouse-gas reducing projects such as wind farms. But controversy has swirled around the offset projects. At a carbon market conference in Washington, D.C., last fall sponsored by the Pew Center on Global Climate Change and market analysis firm Point Carbon, Senate Energy Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman, a New Mexico Democrat, said he feared offsets were "fraught with opportunities for game-playing, which will be fully exploited, I'm sure." The danger, he said, was that Congress would set up a program that appears to have aggressive goals, but in reality is so loose about offsets that carbon emissions never really are reduced. Later in the conference, one lobbyist, Kyle Danish of Van Ness Feldman, told carbon marketers that Bingaman's remarks meant they "need to be prepared to step forward" to make the case for offsets. Danish represents the Coalition for Emission Reduction Projects, which includes power companies and financiers such as Deutsche Bank and the carbon offset firm Blue Source, which has a strategic alliance with Goldman Sachs.
Of course, Wall Street's effort to promote itself as a trusted source of climate solutions may not be easy, given its other public relations issues at the moment. Bob Baugh, lobbyist for the AFL-CIO and co-chair of its energy task force, says labor long was the "lone critic" of the entire carbon market concept, "And we've become prophets all of the sudden." Baugh says rules, regulations, and restrictions on such a market — "Why do you want speculators in there?" — will be just one set of many issues in the climate debate for organized labor.
Unions had about 60 lobbyists on global warming last year. "This is one of the biggest economic issues — other than the current crisis — that we're going to deal with in our lifetime," says Michael Wessel, a former aide to Gephardt and now self-described lobbyist for "products that get heated up" — such as steel and glass. Wessel's clients' focus is on "leakage" — jobs migrating to China and elsewhere that would have cheaper energy costs if the United States puts a price on carbon and the developing world doesn't. The Warner-Lieberman bill tried to address that by requiring countries without carbon curbs to purchase permits on the U.S. carbon markets to cover their exports into the United States. Some felt that didn't go far enough, notably Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown — one of the "Gang of 10" Democrats who said they would have voted down Warner-Lieberman. Democratic Representatives Jay Inslee of Washington and Mike Doyle of Pennsylvania have proposed that 15 percent of emissions permits in a cap-and-trade program be set aside and given free to industrial sectors vulnerable to international competition. That's a pot that could be worth tens of billions of dollars — and attract lots of interest from lobbyists.
Labor and industry advocates aren't the only ones who have noticed that climate policy could provide a new stash of federal money. Obama favors making the fossil fuel industry pay the government for the permits in a cap-and-trade system, and there is no shortage of ideas on how to spend that big new prospective chunk of change. Cities, counties, and municipal agencies have more than 100 lobbyists either following climate developments on the Hill or actively seeking to shape the formulas lawmakers will use for doling out money. Chronically underfunded public transit agencies, for example, see an opportunity to plug into a new federal revenue stream. Mass transit could help get cars — and their carbon emissions — off the road. But would-be grants recipients want as few strings attached as possible, meaning fewer assurances that the money will actually be put to projects that protect the atmosphere.
There are those, of course, who just want to get climate policy in place. Alternative energy, generally more expensive than traditional power generation, would be more competitive if regulators added the price of carbon pollution to every kilowatt generated from now-cheap coal. In 2003, there were actually fewer than five alternative-energy industry lobbyists registered to make their case specifically on climate on Capitol Hill. But by 2008, there were more than 130, representing not only familiar wind and solar, but lesser-known technologies like geothermal, waste-to-energy, and recycled heat.
Last year brought a similar explosion in environmental and health lobbyists, which numbered fewer than 50 five years ago and grew to about 185 in 2008. The old green groups like the Sierra Club and the National Wildlife Federation have now been joined by a new wave of interests, from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the Evangelical Environmental Network. Put the alternative energy and environmental/health lobbyists together, and they are outnumbered by all other interests, more than 8-to-1. But the push they are making is not insignificant. The Environmental Defense Fund says it spent about $40 million on direct climate advocacy, both domestically and internationally last year — about 40 percent of the organization's budget.
Reading tea leaves
NASA's Hansen has argued that Obama should set out a strategy for simply sidestepping the lobbyists. Instead of a complicated trading scheme, he says, just put a tax on fossil fuel at the source and call it a tax — then remit all of the revenue to citizens as a "dividend" that will help them cope with higher energy costs while still encouraging conservation. "'Cap and Trade' generates special interests, lobbyists, and trading schemes, yielding non-productive millionaires, all at public expense," Hansen says in one of the letters to Obama he has posted on his website. "The public is fed up with such business." Tennesseee Republican Senator Bob Corker has voiced support for such an idea, and a simple tax has fans on both left and right in the climate debate, from Friends of the Earth to ExxonMobil chief executive Rex Tillerson.
But the political hurdles to climate legislation — in whatever form — are formidable. In the Senate, climate action advocates picked up only three additional likely votes in November: Senator Mark Begich of Alaska, Senator Mark Udall of Colorado, and Senator Tom Udall of New Mexico. The four other new Democratic senators replaced Republicans who supported Warner-Lieberman; the same would be true of Minnesota's Al Franken if he wins his recount battle. So if a bill similar to Warner-Lieberman were before the Senate today, reaching a filibuster-proof 60 votes would be daunting.
Environmental Defense Fund lobbyist Mark MacLeod notes how little the political landscape has changed.
"We still have to do something to address the issues about coal. We still have to do something to address the issues about Detroit," MacLeod says. "All those issues did not go away because of who the president is, and because there's a handful more members who support doing something."
Energy lobbyists on all sides are trying to read the tea leaves to predict how aggressively Obama plans to push on the issue. The president has a slew of renowned climate advocates on his team: Energy Secretary and Nobel laureate Steven Chu, White House science adviser John Holdren, Jane Lubchenco, nominated to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and former EPA Administrator Carol Browner, serving in a newly created "climate czar" post. But business lobbyists are quick to point out he has a go-slow-on-climate contingent of advisers, too — most notably economic adviser Lawrence Summers.
Energy lobbyists also note there's currently little public groundswell for climate action in the United States, given the economic crisis that has consumed the nation's attention. A Pew Research Center for the People and the Press poll in January showed global warming ranked dead last in a list of 20 priorities for the nation. "You cannot have a climate change policy that would run 100 percent in a contrarian direction to these economic stabilization programs," says Scott Segal of Bracewell & Giuliani, one of the top climate lobbying firms, whose 10 clients include coal-heavy power giant Southern Company, the coal-hauler railroad CSX, and a utility coalition called the Electric Reliability Coordinating Council.
Indeed, Obama's approach has been to try to address climate and the economy together; at his urging, the economic stimulus plan included $60 billion for renewable energy, technology research, and a massive energy efficiency program. Climate action advocates view this as a "down payment" on a larger program to address global warming.
And such a program would be needed to meet Obama's stated goals of an 80 percent reduction in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and returning emissions to their 1990 levels by 2020 — about 15 percent below where they stand today. Pachauri, of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, has said those targets are too modest. But they are more ambitious than anything Congress has previously considered. Time is running out before the international negotiations set for this December in Copenhagen to conclude a new global climate treaty. The experts see little chance it will succeed without the United States on board.
Marianne Lavelle is a staff writer at the Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C. David Donald, the Center's data editor, contributed to this report, as did staff writer Matthew Lewis.
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Best Time To Visit: May to September
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Things To Do In berlin: Canoe on River Spree, shopping in Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), watch a revue show at Friedrichstadt-Palast, hit the clubs and bars at Kreuzberg, and more.
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6. Goa, India
If there is any place on the face of the earth that needs no introduction, it is none other than Goa. Suitable for all type of travelers, Goa has been gaining popularity as one of the best solo female travel destinations, off lately. For those who are looking forward to chill at the best of beaches, enjoy never-ending nightlife, and experience a laid back lifestyle, must have Goa on their bucket list places in India.
Must Experience:Chill at Curlies beach shack in Anjuna and go kayaking in the villages of North Goa.
Best Time To Visit: October to January
Places To Visit In Goa: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Dudhsagar Falls, Calangute Beach, Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach, Palolem Beach, and much more.
Things To Do In Goa: Go island hopping, spot dolphins during cruises from Fort Aguada, or Sinquerim, explore Devil's canyon, discover the charm of spice plantations, and a lot more.
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5. Bangkok, Thailand
Street life at its best can only be discovered in the shimmering city of Bangkok. Much famed for its ancient shrines, rich heritage, and being home to the world-renowned Grand Palace, Bangkok is a marvelous city that is one of the top 10 places to visit before you get married. Gear up to get stunned!
Must Experience:Don't miss out on exploring the Chatuchak weekend market which happens to be one of the largest markets in the world
Best Time To Visit: November to March
Places To Visit In Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, Lumphini Park, Wat Pho,
Things To Do In Bangkok: Enjoy nightlife at its best at Khaosan Road, explore the floating markets, visit the Tiger temple, take a boat trip to Koh Kret Island, enjoy a dinner on Grand Pearl Cruise, and more.
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4. Miami, USA
On hearing the name Miami, the first thing that hits everyone is the mental image of shining sun, shimmery coastline, and soft white sand beaches with never ending party scenes. Located at the southeastern end of Florida, the glamourous nightclubs of Miami are a major crowd puller in this world-famous party destinations.
Must Experience: Dance till you drop in the thriving nightclubs, bars, and live entertainment at the South Beach
Best Time To Visit: March to May
Places To Visit In Miami: Jungle Island, Villa Vizcaya, Miami Seaquarium, Coral Castle, Venetian Pool, and more.
Things To Do In Miami: Enjoy swimming at the Venetian Pool, admire art decor at Ocean Drive, eat, drink & be merry at Lincoln Road Mall, escape to the secluded island of Key Biscayne, and more.
3. Seoul, South Korea
Graced by soaring skyscrapers, street markets, and world-famous Buddhist temples, Seoul is the famous capital city and happening metropolitan of South Korea. Also, for those whose love for food is eternal, will surely find solace in the city of Seoul.
Must Experience:Explore the traditional palace of Gyeongbokgung
Best Time To Visit: March to May and September to November
Places To Visit In Seoul: Changdeokgung, National Museum of Korea, Gwanghwamun Palace, and more.
Things To Do In Seoul: Shopping at Myeong-dong, witness skyline views from N Seoul Tower, have fun at Lotte World adventure park, hiking at Bukhansan National Park, and more.
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
There is no place on earth that celebrates life like Rio does. Acclaimed across the world for the Grand Carnival, Rio de Janeiro is indeed one of the fabulous 10 places to visit before you get married. From the Christ the Redeemer to Ipanema beaches, one will never get enough of Rio's scenic attractions.
Must Experience:Explore Rio like a local at the famous Copacabana beach
Best Time To Visit: December to March
Places To Visit: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema, Maracanã Stadium, and more.
Things To Do In Rio de janerio: Admire the rich heritage of Rio at Santa Teresa, trek through the largest urban forest of Tijuca Forest, shop in Leblon, and more.
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1. Las Vegas, Nevada
Located in the heart of Mojave Desert in Nevada, Las Vegas is synonymous with love, life, laughter, glamour, and a bit of everything. For those who are looking forward to indulge in non stop entertainment and a vibrant nightlife, what place can be better than Vegas?
Must Experience:Try your luck, win some and lose some at the world-famous Bellagio casino
Best Time To Visit: March to May and September to November
Places To Visit In Las Vegas: The Stratosphere Tower, a Little White Wedding Chapel, The MGM Grand, Shark Reef Aquarium, Caesars Palace, and more.
Things To Do In Las Vegas: Have fun at Adventuredome, rock climbing at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, shopping at the LINQ Promenade, casino at MGM Grand, and more.
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8 Ways to Responsibly Have a Cannabis Party
Summer is coming up so that means BBQ, pool, beach party season is here. Whether you are attending a party, hosting a party or maybe even crashing a party that has cannabis it is important that you are responsible. Below we have listed out a 8 ideas on how to be the life of the party instead of the party pooper!
1. Making and Serving Edibles
One of the biggest trends for parties is bringing cannabis infused edibles. And some of us, like me, have been watching The Great British Bake Off, and are ready to show off our skills..with a little twist of course. Since we are most likely not professionals it is important to know how to doses them correctly for everyone and to make sure these adults-only treats do not get into children's hands. With that said here are some lockable book boxes great for keeping cannabis products safe and an edible dosing calculator that we always recommend using.
2. Label and Ask about the Edibles
For those of us who are making the edibles, be sure to label everything correctly. If you are not making the edibles, it's important to ask the one who made it what kind of treats they are and how strong is a serving. Again, the person making this edible is most likely not a professional so be careful how much you eat because it is hard to know exactly how strong each dose is!
3. Know your Dose and Go Slow
You've probably heard the saying "Low and Slow" more than once before, as it is truly something everyone should remember. No matter whether you're a cannabis connoisseur or a newbie, it's always best to start with the lowest possible dosage and increase from there to achieve the desired high you're looking for. A couple good things to remember: 1) You can always add more THC but you can never take it away. 2) Edibles can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hour to kick in, so make sure you wait before eating more!
4. Alcohol will Boost Marijuana Effects
On hot summer days there is often nothing quite like a cold beer or an iced cocktail, so make sure you are keeping in mind how much alcohol and cannabis you and guests are consuming together. Some of us may know the term crossfading which is described by Vice as the mixing of alcohol and weed, but most of us don't know exactly how our body reacts to this. A study shows once alcohol is in your system, it can boost marijuana's effects by opening up your blood vessels, allowing more THC to be absorbed. If this is something that makes you nervous, then here are some CBD mocktails we have created.
5. Surround Yourself with Good Friends
Listen, we've all been there: someone can have a particular reaction to a certain edible or a panic attack after the pipe is passed around. No two people will have the exact same trip and this is why it's good to ensure you have solid pals around who will look out for your best interests.
This includes: keeping friends hydrated with water, getting friends to a safe, comfortable place and most importantly, reassuring them that they're going to be okay. That's what friends are for!
6. Create an Environment for Everyone
Before inviting or arriving at anyone's home, send a quick note to check in and find out what everyone's stance is on smoking. This will show that you clearly respect the home. If everyone gives the a-okay to consume the proceed accordingly, if not, then give or ask about a designated smoking area especially if there will be children present.
And always bring enough to smoke with other guests–sharing is caring.
7. Don't Drive High
If there is one thing you and your friends should know, it's the following: don't toke and drive.
Even though cannabis legal, and you may not feel like it impairs you–it's not worth the risk to yourself or others. Arrange for a designated driver, call a taxi, or order an Uber or Lyft at the end of the night, and stay safe!
8. Use CBD if you are too High
If at any point you are feeling too high, we suggest consuming CBD to counter the psychoactive properties of THC. Although THC and CBD can come from the same plant their effects are quite different and the way the interact is very interesting. We suggest to match the amount of CBD you will take to the amount of THC you consumed. Example: if you ate 2, 10mg THC edibles then take 20mg of CBD. This will help reduce any dysphoria bring you back to a nice calm state of mind.
Here are some of our CBD products that are great for on the go and if you want to learn more about how CBD & THC interact with one another you can check out this article.


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2019 MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 21 – Scherer Park
Nearly 500 volunteers made it a "Day On, not a Day Off," on Monday, January 21 as part of the MLK National Day of Service in Long Beach. There were 16 service projects coordinated by Leadership Long Beach and supported by the Office of Mayor Robert Garcia, Councilman Al Austin, Councilman Rex Richardson, the Port of Long Beach and a host of civic and community organizations.
Scherer Park, at the corner of Del Amo Blvd and Atlantic Avenue in Bixby Knolls, held the kickoff rally and MLK celebratory remembrance. Long Beach City Councilman Al Austin (8th District), Long Beach Councilman Rex Richardson (9th District) and California State Senator Tom Umberg (34th District) were among the elected officials in attendance and spoke of the importance of the day to the attendees. Once again, the Long Beach Firefighters Union cooked the pancake pancake breakfast for the volunteers attending. Volunteers confirmed their volunteer site registration with direction information and were on their way by 9 AM.
Building a Healing Community
Project Host: The Maye Center
Volunteers worked with the Maye Center to build a garden that will serve as a means of therapy to the community. The work included pulling weeds, building potato planters, building a garden including ponds, arts and crafts such as painting on the fence, drawing, creating garden signs and planting flowers.
Revitalize Organic Urban Farm
Project Host: Gladys Avenue Urban Farm
Volunteers worked with Gladys Avenue Urban Farm to provide food access and production to low income community members. Under direction, volunteers were able to design a garden which will include weeding, planting 15 different vegetables, building farm stands, arts and crafts with painting and drawing art on walls, designing workspace and community farm stand, building irrigation and safe space for pre-school children to learn about growing, harvesting and planting organic veggies.
Veterans Park Beautification
Project Host: 6th District Council office
Volunteers were involved with playground and park cleanup.
Washington Neighborhood Beautification
Project Host: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Volunteers aided Habitat for Humanity and community members with beautifying the area of Washington Neighborhood where middle school students walk and play on a daily basis. Volunteers cleaned up around the park, school and alleys surrounding the school.
Community Clean Up at Bixby Knolls Park
Project Host: Readwrite Educational Solutions, Inc.
Volunteers did a deep clean of the playground, combing the sand and picking up trash around the park. Some light cleaning and maintenance of classroom; replaced vinyl adhesive on two classroom tables, deep cleaning classroom chairs and window cleaning (inside and outside).
This has been the eighth year that Leadership Long Beach has collaborated with other community and civic organizations and groups to make it a "Day On, not a Day Off" on the MLK National Day of Service in Long Beach.
We are proud to work with these great organizations and groups and are greatly pleased to continue to have an impact on making Long Beach a better place to live through our involvement in this annual activity. We are fortunate to have alumni, family and friends support us through this project and continue to make a difference in the neighborhoods of Long Beach.


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Resist Tubule Lamp Replacement: Flight Engineer (FE)-6 Gerst replaced the failed Xenon lamp today that is used for JAXA's Resist Tubule experiment.
Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) Transfer Interface (I/F): Following the conclusion of Camera Light Pan Tilt Assembly (CLPA) activities this week, ISS Commander Swanson removed the JEM ORU Transfer I/F from the JEM Airlock slide table, returning it to the nominal configuration.
Velocicalc Airflow Measurement Survey: In support of monitoring the health of the ISS InterModule Ventilation (IMV) system, today FE-5 Wiseman used the Velocicalc device and measurement aids to measure the air flow in outlets and inlets throughout the USOS modules. In addition to flow rate measurements, inspections were performed in selected locations.
39 Soyuz (39S) Crew Handover: Swanson conducted a crew handover with the 39S crew today. Topics included recommendations for suggested on-orbit practices and lessons learned related to ISS systems and payloads. The crew also reviewed recent deltas to the ISS configuration.
Compound Specific Analyzer-Combustible Products (CSA-CP) Extended Routine Maintenance: Swanson changed out batteries in all units and units were zero calibrated. He also verified there was no evidence of liquid or discoloration indicating a sensor leak.
Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) Status: Following an ARED dashpot inspection Tuesday it was discovered that 2 of the 4 x-axis dashpots were broken and the other 2 were degraded. The crew was instructed to stand down on ARED use until the dashpots could be replaced. Swanson began the replacement Wednesday and completed it yesterday. After a successful checkout, ARED was declared GO for use.
Today's Planned Tasks
- Laptop RSS1, RSS2 reboot / r/g 1009 [Complete]
- SM Caution and Warning Panel (ПСС) test [Complete]
- Laptop RS1(2) reboot [Complete]
- DPC (S-band) [Complete]
- JEM AL Pressurization [Complete]
- HMS FFQ [Complete]
- G1 Camcorder Setup [Complete]
- JEM Airlock Leak Check [Complete]
- JEM Airlock Slide Table extension to JPM side [Complete]
- Remove the JEM ORU Xfer I/F from the JEM A/L Slide Table [Complete]
- JEM Airlock Slide Table Retraction [Complete]
- G1 Camcorder Closeout [Complete]
- HAM Radio Power up [Complete]
- Crew handover [Complete]
- Recycle tank QD reconfig [Complete]
- 39S Transfer and Handover of Lithium Batteries [Complete]
- CMS ARED intro [Complete]
- IMAK unpack from 39S [Complete]
- CSA CP maintenance [Complete]
- T2 overview [Complete]
- MERLIN-2 Desiccant Kit Replace [Complete]
- ER8 locker install [Complete]
- CCD Camera removal [Complete]
- CB Xenon lamp exchange [Complete]
- CB G1 camcorder closeout [Complete]
- CMS exercise overview [Complete]
- THC IMV Flow Measurement Survey [Complete]
- Journals [Complete]
- Audio troubleshooting [Complete]
- Weekly crew-ГОГУ management conference (S-band) / r/g 5721 [Complete]
- BIOSIGNAL. Kriogem-03 activation at +29 deg С [Complete]
- NAPOR – mini РСА. ДПН reload. [Complete]
- Cargo transfer from Soyuz 713, IMS update / r/g 5735 [Complete]
- On MCC Go Electron purge after deactivation. r/g 5412 [Complete]
- Restoring nominal LIV VSC-63A switch connection to SM video system, r/g 5737 [Complete]
- BIOSIGNAL. Transferring hw from ТK/ r/g 5751 [Complete]
- NAPOR- mini РСА. Photographing ДПН / r/g 5746 [Complete]
- Loading hw for disposal to Progress 421(SM aft), IMS update / r/g 5685, 5750 [Complete]
- BIOSIGNAL. Placing hw in Kriogem-03 at +29 deg С Tagup / r/g 5751 [Complete]
- After LIV switch installation – testing video path [Complete]
- BAKTERIOFAG. Trasferring Bioecology trays from Progress and placing them in SM / r/g 5749 [Complete]
- ИП-1 sensors installation check [Complete]
- BAKTERIOFAG. Photography during placement behind panel 328 / r/g 5749 [Complete]
- RS atmosphere analysis using sensors АОК ГАНК-4М [Complete]
- NAPOR- mini РСА. Photographing ДПН / r/g 5746 [Complete]
- Replacing odf delivered on Soyuz 713 /r/g 5741 [Complete]
- Crew time for adaptation and familiarization [Complete]
- Measuring contaminants in SM using CMS / r/g5483 [Complete]
- Transfering hw for disposal to Progress 421(SM aft), [Complete]
- IMS update / r/g 5685, 5750 [Complete]
- Ventilation in SM – preventive maintenance, [Complete]
- VIRTUAL. r/g 5738 [Complete]
- IDENTIFIKATSIA. ИМУ-Ц measurement data copy to laptop/ r/g 5186 [Complete]
- СОЖ maintenance [Complete]
- VZAIMODEISTVIE. Experiment run / r/g 5391 [Complete]
- IMS edit [Complete]
- Recording TV greetings / r/g 5745 [Complete]
Task List
- ARED Cylinder Evac
- WHC KTO replace
- Roscosmos Report
- 39S GOPRO ops
- Uragan photo
- 3DA1-Cam-Ops
- CEVIS Isolator MOD
- Cygnus pre-gather
- EMU LLB Auto-Init
- EMU LLB SSC Relocate
- EMU LLB SSC Return
- CEVIS isolator mod
- CSL5 client reload
- EVA ORU Bag Inspection
- IFM MOOT restow
- NOD2O2 Cleanout
- No-skid tape audit
- NOD3 PEPS assessment
- P/TV Hardware questions
- Nominal commanding
Three-Day Look Ahead:
- Saturday, 05/31: Crew off duty, VEG-01 water refill, MELFI Icebrick insert
- Sunday, 06/01: Crew off duty, MELFI Icebrick insert
- Monday, 06/02: Ocular Health, 39S transfer, ACE, Emergency Roles/Responsibilities OBT, crew handover
QUICK ISS Status – Environmental Control Group:
|[СКВ] 1 – SM Air Conditioner System ("SKV1")
|[СКВ] 2 – SM Air Conditioner System ("SKV2")
|Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Lab
|Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA) Node 3
|Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Lab
|Major Constituent Analyzer (MCA) Node 3
|Oxygen Generation Assembly (OGA)
|Urine Processing Assembly (UPA)
|Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Lab
|Trace Contaminant Control System (TCCS) Node 3
|Full up


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Duration: 6 months
Lease renewable without prior move out
From high speed wifi to a first rate community space, we provide the the essentials the you need whenever a pause from the daily grind is needed.
Netflix and chill fans, never fear a slow Internet. High speed wifi up to 1 Gbit/s is built into your world here at no extra cost thanks to Neon Wood's own glassfiber high speed connection.
Enjoy your workout in our 200 sqm gym. As a tenant of one of our Neon Wood you have free entry 24/7. Whether cardio area or weight training, our gym offers you a perfect balance during your hard study time.
The variety within our community lobby offers an impressive world of options from the high tech to the cleverly vintage: Console gaming exists alongside the likes of pool, ping-pong and air hockey. The lobby also gives residents access to the tranquil world of our gardens and other open spaces.
You don't want to be alone while you are studying? No problem, we offer plenty of spaces for learning in our study areas near the lobby. You can also find an extra silent study room here, where you can enjoy the silence while learning together.
Enjoy the beautiful weather while relaxing in our outdoor areas. In our spacious courtyards you will find many recreational and relaxation opportunities.
You like Billiards, Table Tennis, Kicker, or Air Hockey? In our lobby and the Laundrette you will find many opportunities for your leisure activities. A multi-media room is also at your disposal.
In our gaming room, you'll find game consoles and games that you can play with up and down at anytime on our giant screen. Either completely on your own or with your friends.
We live in the community. With our on-going events you can easily meet new people & make friends. Whether our welcome parties, summer or Christmas party or our many small events, you'll never be bored with us. You like to live fit? With yoga and many tournaments we offer you variety.
We want to support you during your studies and make your life as easy as possible. Our community managers in the properties are available for you every day from Monday to Friday. They help you with all questions.
Safety is very important to us. You can enter Neon Wood with a room card only. You can use your keycard as a digital form of payment. Cash, no thanks. Cameras monitor all public areas as well as the hallways. A security service is always on-call, if our community managers are not reachable.
Whether in need of a clean outfit or a meeting point for the evening, the laundry hall has got it all. We have washers and dryers ready in their own unique lounge, along with couches and vending machines. Designed as a social space just like our lobby, washing clothes may even become a thing to look forward to. (extra costs)
We clean the common areas for you every day, so you always have a cleaned Neon Wood available. Upon request, we also clean your apartment. (extra costs)
We offer you some vending machines in our houses. Here you will find cold snacks & drinks and budgetary supplies for your daily needs. You can easily buy your articles cashless, easily with your keycard.
Bicycles are very popular in big cities, we know that. You can safely store your bike with us, we offer storage facilities in our courtyards and in the basement areas.
Living & renting at Neon Wood also means enjoying many great benefits with our cooperation partners. Have a look on our different locations to check which partners we are collaborating with.
Whatever the state of your room is, you can always book a cleaning service to help keeping your apartment clean.
You have to print a few documents urgently for the university? No problem, at our reception you have a printer at your disposal.


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The Adoption visa (102) allows an adopted child, or a child in the process of adoption, to live in Australia, provided that at least one of the adoptive parents is a full citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
If you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen who meets eligibility requirements and your child is not currently an Australian permanent resident, you may sponsor your child to become a permanent resident through the Child Onshore visa (802) or Offshore visa (101).
The subclass 837 and 117 visas allow eligible relatives to sponsor and support a relative child as one of their own. This situation may arise due to the child's parents not being able to provide care and support for the child. For example, this could include cases where the child's parents have both past away, are permanently incapacitated or of unknown whereabouts.
The Dependent Child (445) visa enables the child of a parent who is currently holding a temporary Partner (820/309) visa to join them in Australia.
This visa allows some older people to migrate to Australia if they are dependent on an eligible relative in Australia to provide financial support for them. Thus, applicants must rely on a relative in Australia and must be sponsored by them or their partner.
Remaining relative visas are designed to enable individuals (and their partners) whose remaining relatives are currently residing in Australia to become permanent residents within the country and join their remaining near relatives in Australia.
The Carer visa enables a family member to remain or come to Australia for the sole purpose to provide medical care and assistance to a relative who is a usual or settled resident in Australia. In order to apply for this visa, applicants must ensure that there is no other relative currently in Australia who can provide this care and assistance.
If you are applying for a visitor visa to travel around the country, you will need to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds.
The New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (subclass 461) is a specific type of visa that is granted to individuals who are non-New Zealand citizens and wish to join their New Zealand (holder of a Special Category visa) family member for a period of five years in Australia.