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Very 2002 in its precision and energy.981999 Clos St. DenisOranges and other citrus fruit on the nose, with lemon verbena adding a herbal character. Gorgeous velvety texture, a really visceral wine. Liquorice, orange pith, great intensity and a really solid core. Compact and immensely deep. Orange rind on the finish. Very young and tight as yet.961999 EchezeauxA pinot 'qui pinotte' – that classic nose exhibiting tertiary pinot character of strawberries 'on the turn' mixed with damp undergrowth. Just classic. Gentle resolved wine. Some resonance on the finish. Deceptively mid-weight with alluring intensity.921999 Clos de la RocheGreat complexity and depth. Orange infused nose, saline with perfume of wild broom. Cloved, liquorice attack, and a hedonistic and visceral mid palate. Great resonance. Orange peel, sherbettty sweet fruit. Amazing freshness and length. Goes on and on. A legend. 97+1999 Bonnes MaresExpressive aromatic nose, really quite open and sweet. Ready to go, right in the middle of the red to black fruit spectrum. Fruity jujubes and as you might expect a sweet mid palate. Calmed down with 30 minutes of aeration in the glass to reveal a fresh finish that lengthens correspondingly.93Caroline Brangé ©Nick Martin Read More 1 record 5 10 20 50 100 per page « ‹ Page 1 of 1 › » Blog Search Filter Reset View Media Center Get a fully inclusive Robert Parker subscription Robert Parker's insights are an essential information resource if you have an interest in wine. We are thrilled to share that content with our Premium members, and offer the most complete experience for the collector and wine lover. Normally $99/y, it is available free as part of the Wine Owners' premium plans. LEARN MORE Subscribe to The Collector Get market insight delivered directly to your mailbox by subscribing to our newsletter. Please complete the form below to request our free email newsletter. 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#44, Fairchild, an adult female golden eagle was released on February 25, 2010. A few weeks earlier, she had been found injured on a roadside near Fairchild WI. After being treated for minor injuries, she was released with a GPS satellite-linked transmitter.
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This interactive map includes migration data from fall 2012 through spring 2013 for three golden eagles who are being tracked with satellite transmitters by the Golden Eagle Project. Each bird's fall and spring migration are detailed with the colored paths on the map.The spring migration routes are darker, the fall migration routes are lighter. #45 Jeanette – Red #53 Jack – Purple
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We belong to an era of artisanal gourmet foie gras doughnut-croissant hybrids with candied hibiscus leaves and bits of 14-karat gold, but there's still nothing like a good old-fashioned Krispy Kreme. The gas-station standby is fundamentally perfect, a sweet, sticky treat that always tastes and smells exactly the same, no matter how long it's been roasting under the bright red glow of an artificial heat lamp. It's an experience so evocative, it's now inspired a line of flavored lip glosses.
Let's not pretend that a lip gloss that smells like a Krispy Kreme is anywhere as good as actually taking a bite out of one of the glazed confections. It's not, and it never will be. But the doughnut-shaped delights, which you can find online for $4.99 at Claire's, are still worth your time, particularly if you have dry lips and find that, for some odd reason, rubbing actual frosting on them doesn't seem to be very hydrating.
The original glazed flavor (or scent, since lip gloss is inedible, after all) is currently sold out, but the glazed chocolate cake and strawberry iced versions are still available for you to snag. There have also been rumors of a set of five Krispy Kreme-flavored lip balms floating around on the internet somewhere, but in the interest of instant gratification, placing an order from Claire's is probably your best bet.
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Police are seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary.
They say the burglary occurred at the Shaddai Shrine Temple on W. 19th Street between August 12 and August 19.
According to the report, the suspect(s) broke into the Character Unit's storage building on the property and stole six parade go-carts, three of which are pictured in this article. The remaining stolen go-carts are described as a white in color Indy car with a Keebler Elf theme and two passenger car
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Like many freelancers, I spend much of my time working from home. My broadband connection isn't just a convenient way to book cinema tickets and look at pictures of cats. It's absolutely vital for my work.
Using your home as your workplace adds an extra dimension to any house move. And I've moved twice in the last year: once through choice and once due to circumstances beyond my control.
I've got the art of moving down to a fine art, except for one thing: getting my broadband transferred in good time. As far as I can tell, that's impossible.
Why does it take so long?
It seems that no matter how far in advance of the move I contact my broadband provider, it's impossible for them to move the connection from one address to another in a timely manner. I don't mind going without for a few days, but when I moved last year I had to manage without a connection for just under a month.
If they deliver as promised this time, the gap will be about three weeks. Between now and then I'm burning through data on a mobile broadband dongle and regularly decamping to local cafes with free Wi-Fi. Thankfully I live somewhere with a strong 3G signal and plenty of nearby wireless hotspots. I know many people won't be nearly so lucky.
I've had several excuses from my internet service provider. Last time it was an engineer shortage. This time something went wrong with the order, so they had to put it through twice.
Sorry, but that's just not good enough.
This is Digital Britain
At this point, let me remind you that apparently we live in Digital Britain. We have a mobile workforce, we're flexible and we're connected wherever we go.
So why on earth does it take so long to achieve something as simple as moving a broadband connection from one address to another?
My new house has an active phone line, with a dial tone and everything. It's not like they need to come and run a new line from here to the local telephone exchange.
Broadband companies, you need to catch up. Because as the number of people who run a business from home grows, I can't be the only one getting frustrated.
What happened when you moved your broadband connection to a new address? Was it a disaster, or did it go well? Let me know in the comments.
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Keeping up with the theme of Leon Bridges, I decided to give y'all another fantastic band making some seriously delicious vintage music. The music of the Deslondes mashes together the sounds of more than one classic genre, making there own bluegrassy, bluesy, some sometimes surfy, alternative country sound that I've fallen hard for.
I know I was throwing around a lot of genres up there, but it's the truth. So much is coming out of one tiny band. These guys are pumping out fun, tawngy, upbeat blues in a ll the right ways. When I listen to it I feel like I'm in some giant party of a western flick. It's the kind of sound that could only come out of New Orleans, of course. They've got thick, bouncy bass lines that get carried through with popping, sometimes real swingy percussion. The type of drum & bass arrangements they go for really resemble those from 50s & 60s country and pop, it brings forward that real retro sound they do so well. Tasty guitar riffs, often swathed in reverb and tremolo, echo and groove in each song, fast or slow. Everything about them is rootsy. They've taken all of the best elements from the most classic sounds of music and added in a healthy dose of their own unique personality. Their songs get a little goofy sometimes, just adding in more fun to their music. In the song "Yum Yum", the whole band hilariously sings off a list of all the tasty grub their sweetie is going to fix them up when they come home. Of course, the Deslondes have their fair share of slower jams and love songs, too. Though it kicks up a notch at the end, "Heavenly Home" turns things down a bit and adds in some seriously killer harmonies. "Still Someone" talks of introspection and love of both women and the south. When it comes down to it, you can't on the Deslondes for a good country groove to cut up a rug to, a slower, swinging song to dance to your sweetie with, or a classic twangy heartbreak tune to hang your head down and cry to.
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B'nai B'rith International Urges U.N. to Implement Comprehensive New Sanctions Against Iran
In letters to members of the United Nations Security Council, B'nai B'rith International urged support for severe "sanctions against Iran until it completely, and verifiably, ends its illicit nuclear program in defiance of the international community."
B'nai B'rith International President Dennis W. Glick and Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin wrote: "The Iranian regime—characterized by persistent human rights abuse domestically, and by unsurpassed sponsorship of doctrinally based terrorism abroad—has responded with duplicity and deception to repeated diplomatic overtures. Only sanctions that are comprehensive and deeply impactful retain the possibility of preventing a paramount danger to international peace and security."
Severe, enforceable sanctions backed by real consequences are the crucial next step in stopping Iran's development of nuclear weapons.
The letter further states: "A nuclear-armed Iran—or the acquisition by Iran of the capacity to produce and distribute nuclear weapons—would be disastrous, dramatically undermining the stability of the Middle East as a whole and likely prompting new proliferation of nuclear arms."
And the letter concludes: "The implementation of an effective solution to this urgent global challenge is a foremost responsibility of the Security Council, one that would provide for the essential long-term safety of both the Iranian people and their neighbors."
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It's Easter soon, and Netflix has hidden one hell of an easter egg in the final episode of the second season of Daredevil.
And no, not the chocolate kind. The second season of the Marvel series was released on Friday, and viewers who spent the entire weekend binge-watching it were rewarded by a pop-up message in the bottom right of their screens that read, "Not far from Hell's Kitchen, another hero is rising in Harlem."
Clicking on it started a 25-second teaser suggesting they watch hotly-anticipated Luke Cage next:
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Luke Cage is the latest Marvel hero to hit the small screen in Netflix's partnership with Marvel. He was first seen in Jessica Jones, the series that kicked off the five-show plan, and will go on to team up Avengers-style in The Defenders with Daredevil, already the star of his own series, and Iron Fist, whose series is expected to premiere in 2017.
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"He is reeling from the experience that happens in Jessica [Jones season 1]," Colter recently told Comic Book Resources. "And he's trying to get himself back on track. His bar was blown up, and now, he has to start over again.
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On Thursday, the 2nd of August, Apple made history when the tech giant's shares hit the $1 trillion market value as the company's stock reached the price of $207.05.
A few days earlier, Apple announced the financial results for its fiscal 2018 third quarter which ended on June 30th, 2018. The report showed the following data:
- a quarterly revenue of $53.3 billion, having an increase of 17% in comparison to the year-ago quarter;
- the quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.34 up 40%;
- iPhone sales reached $41.3 million.
Apple reported growth in other products as well. Wearables such as the Apple Watch, AirPods and Beats headphones had an increase of 60%. In addition, the Other Products category, including the HomePod, reached a total of $3.74 billion.
Investors also kept an eye on Apple's services (the App Store, Apple Care, Apple Pay, iTunes and cloud services) which reached a revenue of $9.55 billion for the third quarter.
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The recent policy reversals concerning medical cannabis protections underscore the need for education and a greater understanding about the evolution of cannabis from a dirty little secret to a shining new hope for safe and effective pain relief.
One of the most promising new medicinal treatment options in modern history was quietly freed just months after it was roughly handcuffed and hauled off to jail by a Justice Department memo. Discreetly tucked into the omnibus spending bill recently passed by Congress, and largely overshadowed by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy and the threat of a government shutdown, the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment restored federal protections for medical cannabis that had been placed in doubt following the Attorney General's recision of the Cole Memorandum. The Rohrabacher-Blumenauer ammendment specifically states that federal funds cannot be used to prevent states from "implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana."
It's critically important that both Congress and the White House have recognized the need to protect Americans' access to medical cannabis, especially in light of the deadly opioid epidemic and the urgent need for alternatives to powerful, addictive painkillers. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (1) found that doctors in states where cannabis is legal prescribe more than 2 million fewer daily doses of opioids each year and have a 25% lower opioid death rate
Cannabis has shown promise in treating symptoms for an ever-growing list of ailments including chronic pain, childhood epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, cancer, and fibromyalgia. Ongoing research promises to find more uses for its many forms. Experience and education are slowly lifting the curtain of cannabis' former smoky stigma.
The Justice Department's brief attempt to allow federal prosecution of legal users was a chilling throwback to the past when most dismissed cannabis as a bad habit for slackers hiding in smoky back alleys. In those days, few understood the potential healing power and benefits of cannabis. Today, the future of medical cannabis looks increasingly bright. More and more people are realizing that medical cannabis is rarely smoked: it's administered in oils, patches, energy bars, candies, tinctures, and even bath salts. In addition, more doctors and patients are embracing its value as a nonaddictive painkiller that has proven to help reduce dependency on many prescription medications. A recent study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2) found medical cannabis users take fewer other medicines including opiates, anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, and over the counter pain relievers. One patient told the Chicago Tribune (3) that medical cannabis helped her win her battle against substance abuse because it was effective without being addictive.
Cannabis' clean little secret is out: it contains more active ingredients than just tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which creates the feeling of being high. A lesser known, but no less potent component called CBD, short for cannabinoid, functions as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, and antipsychotic agent that could hold potential in the treatment of neuroinflammation, epilepsy, nausea, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
The more we learn, the more the medical community and the general public are embracing this once forbidden substance. Its hidden healing powers are finally being examined, revealed, and legitimized.
Currently there's a significant divergence between federal law, which includes cannabis on Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act rendering it federally illegal, and the laws of 31 states or territories that have legalized either its medical or recreational use. Recent polling suggests that 93% of Americans support legalizing medical marijuana, while more than 60% of Americans now live in places where medical cannabis is legal, and about 30% live where adult recreational use is legal (4). But there's a new groundswell of support for a number of reform laws to open the floodgates and untie the hands of more patients, doctors, cultivators and researchers:
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on the verge of giving final approval to a cannabis-based treatment for epilepsy. If approved, this would be the first time the FDA has confirmed that cannabis has a medical use, which would necessitate a descheduling of cannabis from Schedule 1.
- Colorado Senator Corey Gardiner just struck a deal with President Trump, who agreed to support efforts to end the federal prohibition and let states decide which kinds of cannabis use they wish to sanction.
- Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is working on a bill to deschedule cannabis from Schedule I to give states the freedom to decide and make it easier for scientists to study its potential benefits.
- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has fast-tracked a bill to remove hemp and hemp-related products including CBD with low THC content from Schedule I.
- Two bills would authorize the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department to advance medical cannabis research and allow VA physicians to recommend medical marijuana for veterans.
- The Safe Banking Act would authorize banks and other financial institutions to offer services to legitimate and licensed medical cannabis operators or service providers and prevent federal banking regulators from denying or limiting service to them.
- The Medical Cannabis Research Act would simplify the medical marijuana research process.
- The recently passed Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment restoring federal protection to medical cannabis in states where it's legal brings medical cannabis back into the 21st century where it's quickly gaining recognition as a game-changing painkiller.
As a leading player in the industry, Liberty Health Sciences is once again free to continue its mission to research, produce, and process the highest quality, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis and educate an ever-expanding community about its many benefits. Welcome back to the future, cannabis.
George Scorsis is the CEO and director of Liberty Health Sciences in Alachua, Florida.
- H. Wen and J.M. Hockenberry, JAMA Intern Med. 178(5), 673–679 (2018). doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.1007. Available at: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2677000?redirect=true.
- D. Bruce, J.P. Brady, E. Foster, and M. Shattell, J. Altern. Complement Med. 24(2), 146–153 (2018). doi: 10.1089/acm.2017.0184. Epub 2017 Sep 25. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28945457.
- R. McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, "Medical marijuana patients report reduction in use of prescription drugs," October 9, 2017. Available at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-medical-marijuana-illinois-study-painkillers-met-20171008-story.html.
- https://poll.qu.edu/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=2432.
How to Cite This Article
G. Scorsis, Cannabis Science and Technology 1(2), 18-19 (2018).


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We have a thing for talented boys and Scott W Mason is no exception. Our first meeting with Scott was in his collaboration with Cecilie Harris in BBG exclusive video "The Boys in the Woods". The recent Fashion Photography graduate describes himself as a 'fashion image maker', combining his two passions in life; fashion illustration and photography. We have put a focus on his illustrator side in the work we are showcasing in this feature, as there is so much lovely illustration to take in, and we have a thing for illustrator boys.
With a client list including Ted Baker, Hunger TV and Lewis amongst others, Scott is most definately a go getter in life and prides himself on wanting to bring something different to the industry. His work consists of bright colour, fluid lines and an interesting mix of the mediums of photography and illustration.
We admire Scott for his honest words as well as good taste in TV. Like who doesn't love a bit of Tyra in bed on a Sunday? So sit back with a cup of tea in hand and enjoy the inspirational words and illustrations of Scott W Mason.
Hey Scott! Why don't you introduce yourself?
I'm Scott W Mason, a fashion illustrator and photographer.
How did your interest in illustration and photography start?
I've always drawn since I was young and as long as you put a bit of paper in front of me, I was gone. For hours and hours I would just doodle - it was an easy way to keep me quiet. As time progressed it grew from there and through going to college I was introduced to photography. Outside of college I would watch America's Next Top Model - The shoots were so elaborate and made me think that I wanted to produce something like that. I had no budget though, so drawing was my way of expressing this creativity.
Instant Analogue by Cecilie Harris. Special thanks to Impossible.
Are there any images you have created that have been especially memorable?
My first photo-shoot in college, it was hideous! I was going to do a shoot inspired by the Wizard of Oz, it's a cliché thing that everyone did. I was even going to have the model as Tin Man, dressed up in tin foil, it was really bad. It always sticks in my mind because I was so excited about it at the time.
What would you say inspired you most?
Probably music. And life, without sounding ridiculous, but when you walk around, you see or hear something and it just triggers something in your mind.
What sort of music do you listen to?
A bit of everything. At the moment I'm obsessed with Chrisette Michele, she's an R&B singer. I drew a picture inspired by one of her songs, and tweeted it to her and she replied, so that was pretty cool. I also listen to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Whitney Houston - anyone that has a powerful voice.
What role do you believe an artist has in society nowadays?
I think it is escapism – artists offer an escape. With everything that's going on, money issues and unemployment - I think people rely on artists, directors, singers and creatives to build an escape from their everyday life. I think it is important in life.
Name three items that you can't live without.
My phone. I just can't live without my phone - It's awful. Can I count pen and paper as one? Also TV - I love my TV shows. It's a guilty pleasure.
What do you do when you are not illustrating?
If I'm not drawing, I'll be drinking. As I literally draw all the time, even these white walls, I'm so tempted to start scribbling on them. Cardboard boxes too or post it notes. I just can't stop!
Amazing! What would your dream project be?
My dream project would be directing a film. I have made a fashion film before. I would love to do that in the future, and also make a magazine. I've done an interactive zine, but I want to make a proper magazine. Just directing, making a magazine, creating photo-shoots and illustrating - I want to give it all ago.
Can you let us in on a random fact about yourself?
I'm 6 foot 4, is that random?
I guess we'll accept it this time. Have you got any tips or inspiring words for our readers?
Just don't stop, when I started drawing it was awful. So when I feel bad about myself I take out my old sketch books and tell myself "I have improved." The only way to improve is to keep doing and to keep going. No matter what people say, whether it's bad, good or ugly, the only way to get better is to keep going at it. As long as you have the passion for it, be creative. And if you have the creativity then you'll be fine.
On a final note, where can we find your work?
Everywhere! Haha. You can find it on my website, www.scottwmason.com. My Twitter and Instagram name is @scottwmason. I post on Instagram every day, so if you ever want to see what I scribble on day to day basis, then follow me on Instagram.
Interview and Words by Rosie Williams.


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January info
Upcoming Dates
Jan 20- Regional Conference Call 9 am
Jan 20- Inauguration Day
Jan 24-26 Montana Full time Staff Spiritual Retreat
Jan 27- Regional Prayer Call
Jan 27-29 Student Staff Weekend
Feb 1- R2 for Winter Ski camp at Silver Mountain
Spring Talk Sequence
Here is the Talk Sequence Spring 2017 for this upcoming spring semester. It is also in the staff & Leader resource page on this blog.
Camp Trip Web Tool on your msite
Do you know how to promote your summer camp trip on mSites?
Learn how to add a camp trip web part, update last year's trip and enable kids and parents to pay you directly.
What about fall or winter weekend camp trips?
Follow the same instructions as building a summer camp page, but make sure to check the Activity Forms box marked for fall/winter camping at the bottom of the Web Part editing box.
Your area has four different camp trips to three different locations. What to do?
Create a new page for each trip using these instructions, and then add them to your top navigation for high visibility!
If you need help adding this to your msite, please contact Shannon.
Inactive Msites
Don't forget! Msites that have not edited in the past 6 months or longer will be archived and deleted. This Process will begin in March of 2017. Please update your msite. Here are some great msite "how to" resources to help you learn more about updating msites.
If you are experiencing technical issues with your mSite please contact The Help Desk. If you need mSite content ideas please contact Web Solutions.
Camp Flyers
The Service Center provides Camp Flyers at not cost to areas (3 x the number of camp spots you have reserved) and here is the link to order them. Here is the flyer-template to input your information. If you need help putting this together, contact Shannon or Anna.
Purchasing Discounts
Merry Christmas!
Praying you have a Wonderful Christmas and New years with family and friends!
Upcoming Dates
Dec 23- RSVP for Moose Lake staff Retreat
Dec 23- Regional Prayer Call
Dec23- Christmas Eve observed- Young life Holiday
Dec 26- Christmas Day observed- Young Life holiday
Dec 31-End of Year Giving Deadlines.
Jan 1-Camps begin to accept summer staff applications.
Jan 2- RSVP for Adult guest spots at Malibu club due
Jan 2- RSVP for Dippin Dots due
Jan 2-Young Life paid holiday – New Year's Day (observed)
Jan 13- Regional Conference call
Jan 16-Camp Directors confirm assigned team work crew spots for each session(see below)
Jan 16-Young Life holiday – Martin Luther King Day
Jan 24-26 Moose Lake Retreat
Jan 27-29 MT Student Staff Retreat
Jan 31- W2's available on staff resources
Feb 1- R2 due for winter ski camp March 3-5 Action Item: email Anna your cost and mailing address and she will edit the flyer for you.
Assignment Team Work Crew Spots
10% of work crew spots are reserved each session for the Assignment Team. Once the Camp Director is determined for each session, the camp will send an email informing them of the male/female breakdown of that 10%, and ask them to confirm/deny those work crew spots by January 16. The Region must still approve the camp directors' choice applicants, by wait listing the candidates in the camp session.
Dec 15, 2016
Submitting Work Crew Recommendations and Applications
Calendar Year-End (December) Deadlines
In order for contributions to be included for the current calendar year (December), please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Regular Mail (checks only): Must be POSTMARKED by 12/31/2016 and should be mailed to Young Life, PO Box 70065, Prescott, AZ 86304-7065. These postmarked items must be received by Jan. 6, 2017, in order for donors to see the gift on their 2016 donor contribution statement; we advise sending those final items via overnight or two- day service to ensure delivery in time. Please also encourage your donors to mail last minute funds directly to AZ instead of your area or encourage them to give online.Do not send priority packages to the PO Box as this will result in additional delays in processing. See below address for where to send these packages.
- Overnight or Other Special Delivery Items (checks only): Must be received by Jan. 6, 2017, and should be mailed to CDS-Attn: Young Life, 2286 Crosswind Drive, Suite A, Prescott, AZ 86301, to ensure it is received by the deadline. Please note that USPS cannot guarantee overnight delivery; we recommend using UPS or FedEx to guarantee your funds are received by the deadline.
- One-Time EFT and Credit Card Donations/Payments (via paper forms): Per IRS regulations, the donor has to be charged for electronic gifts by Dec. 31, 2016, for this to count as a 2016 donation. EFT/credit card items received after Dec. 31, 2016, (last business day of 2016) cannot be processed as a 2016 donation. In the case of a last-minute EFT/credit card gift, please contact Income Processing via phone by 5 p.m. MST on Dec. 30, 2016, so we can process this in time. You can also encourage your donors to give online (see below.) Please submit credit card donation forms via certified (or other trackable courier service) as this is required by credit card regulations. These items should be sent to the AZ address.
- Last-Minute Gifts: If a donor comes to you with a last-minute gift and you are not able to meet the deadlines mentioned above, please encourage him or her to go online and give via credit card (not EFT). Online credit card gifts can be received through midnight (Eastern time) on Dec. 31, 2016.
Questions? Contact Income Processing at 877-438-9572.
Dec 8, 2016
Regional Calendar Access
The regional google calendar should show up on the google calendar page under "other" calendars and you can add it there. I gave access to all the staff and volunteer ad's. You can also go to other calendars and add this url. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/4sk7t3btvhr5gs69blp29a46t8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics. It works best if you have a google account. If you have issues, please give me a call.
Custom Giving URLs
The Event Solutions team is excited to launch the new Custom Giving URL tool! Custom URLs will be available for personal and area customization starting Monday, December 5th. The custom URLs are first-come, first-serve, so check in Monday Morning or use this URL request link starting December 5th to request yours! These URLs can be used for:
-Print materials (business cards, event invitations, etc.)
-Personal case statements
-Meeting with donors
Check out these examples below:
Please remember that this service is for donations only, and cannot be used in lieu of registration software. Please allow 2-3 business days for the creation of your link. For more information or questions contact the Event Solutions team.
Dec 1, 2016 Regional info
Upcoming dates
Dec 1- R1 for 2017 summer camp due
Dec 1- R1 for Winter camp at Kellogg, ID(email Shannon how many spots you want)
Dec 2- Year end newsletter should be mailed no later than Dec 2
Dec 9- Regional Conference Call
Dec 15- Leadership I & II mid year evaluations due
Serve with Beyond Malibu
Serving with Beyond Malibu is a very unique opportunity to serve within Young Life Camping. Former staff would say that during their time serving they experienced a refuge to grow with Christ and learned what it means to work hard and build deep Christian community, among many other things. All summer staff positions at Beyond Malibu are a full summer commitment and all positions are volunteer. There are resources available to raise support if that is of concern. Our applications are available on the Beyond Malibu website Beyond Malibu Staff Application.
For Mountain and Sea Kayaking Guide Staff positions:
- We are looking for YL leaders who are over 21 with 2 years of ministry experience. (Being a YL leader is not a requirement but leading small groups in a ministry context and a passion for sharing the Gospel with young people is.)
- The commitment is for two summers plus 4 trainings in the spring prior to each summer.
- It takes a special kind of leader at a certain point in their life/faith journey to commit to guiding. No previous mountaineering or sea kayaking skills are required, but desire to learn these skills is.
- Applications due January 1st
For Base Camp Staff positions:
- We are looking for mature leaders 18 and older with a desire to serve and grow in their faith.
- The commitment is for one full summer plus one training weekend in the spring.
- Applications Due January 15th
Please encourage any leaders who you think would grow from this experience to prayerfully consider. For more details direct leaders to our website Serve with Beyond, BLOG and share this Video or call us to connect with a former staff person and to find out more 206-525-0791.
Adult Guests
Now is the time to also be thinking about adult guests, these are people that go to camp and enjoy a week, seeing the ministry first hand. Even though Registration and Recommendations can be submitted as early as December 1, we want you to start asking your potential adult guests now. The spots are at a first-come, first served basis.
There is a sense you can't get Adult Guest spots. Well, you can with some foresight and planning. You can get them by getting an application in on December 1 or soon after. Every single Area can get Adult Guests spots with work.
These forms can be found by clicking here. Once you have completed them, please send them to Shannon for approval and forwarding. Thanks!
Data & Security
What if your Young Life office was broken into and your computers were stolen? Would the information on those computers be secure? Office break-ins are not uncommon and regardless of where we are, we all have to be vigilant in securing laptops, smart phones, and other electronic devices and paper files that contain personal and confidential information by implementing appropriate safeguards.
Several Young Life offices and vehicles have recently been broken into and items have been stolen. In this growing age of technology, electronics have increasingly become the target of many thieves. In our ongoing efforts to help staff protect confidential information related to our ministry, kids and donors, we want to provide you with some essential steps you should take to protect the confidential information stored in your offices and on your personal devices.
All computers, laptops, external drives including thumb drives, iPads and cellphones used for Young Life ministry must have a log-in password to protect confidential information.
Electronic data files containing confidential donor, camper, staff and volunteer sensitive information must be password protected and/or encrypted.
Paper files containing confidential and sensitive donor, camper, staff and volunteer personnel and medical information must be stored in a locked area.
Confidential and sensitive information and files (paper or electronic) includes:
-Medical records and health information of staff, volunteers and kids; this includes Health and Consent forms.
-Donor lists and donor contributions.
-Copies of checks, credit or debit card numbers, and any individual's bank routing and account number.
-Driver's license numbers.
-Social Security numbers.
-Copies of anyone's passport or national identity card or passport/national identity numbers.
We will provide you with additional guidance and steps to help protect the confidential information of kids, donors, staff and volunteers as we continue working to enhance our infrastructure. In the meantime, should you have further questions about protecting confidential information, please feel free to contact the Risk Management department at 719-867-3600.
Prayer Requests and Praises
Jenny Dow's grandpa went to be with Jesus Thanksgiving day. Please pray for her as she is in Milwaukee with family for the funeral.
Praise- My daughter is recovering miraculously well from a very long & scary labor and delivery. She lost 2 pints of blood during the c section:( Just had to share a pic
Giving Thanks for you all
Philemon 4-7
Every time your name comes up in my prayers, I say, "Oh, thank you, God!" I keep hearing of the love and faith you have for the Master Jesus, which brims over to other believers. And I keep praying that this faith we hold in common keeps showing up in the good things we do, and that people recognize Christ in all of it. Friend, you have no idea how good your love makes me feel, doubly so when I see your hospitality to fellow believers. The Message
Upcoming Dates
Nov 12 Billings Auction
November 16-17 staff overnight
November 17 Missoula Strategic Planning
Nov 24 Thanksgiving
Volunteers on Assignment
If you have volunteers in your Area who would like to be on Assignment, HERE is the link to the 'Volunteers for Assignment' google doc. Please have the recommending staff person fill this out for the volunteer.
Summer assignments are where some of the best training is done. You get to see Young Life in action from a number of perspectives. You get to hear from other mission leaders. You get immediate feedback and opportunities for growth. Get your volunteers on an assignment. They will come back as better volunteers.
Thank for having a vision for your people and working to get them on assignment.
Action Item: If applicable, sign up any Volunteers you have who'd like to do an Assignment.
GPS Thanks
THANK YOU for your work on GPS! You guys ROCK! We had minimal follow up and every single area made the regional deadline. Thank you so much for your time and work on this project. We appreciate you all!!
Required Snow Skiing/Boarding Insurance Forms
Our friends in the Risk Management department have an updated 2016-2017 snow sport participation packet. These required forms will help assist you with medical coverage issues which arise during snow skiing/boarding activities.
Each ski/boarding participant must complete these forms before the trip and areas need to submit these forms to the Insurance/Risk Management Department before the trip. Please remember areas need to report all participant information whether or not insurance is purchased. Skiing and snowboarding in compliance with these guidelines will help us prevent a large number of the accidents which occur.
Adult Guest Registration
Are you work on identifying Adult Guest's for the coming summer? Spots are still open.
Please remember that we are looking for people to provide exposure to Young Life for individuals who can have a significant impact in the development of their local area or on the mission as a whole. As you consider who to invite to be an adult guest, focus on those who will joyfully engage with all camp activities and events. The hope is that the Adult Guests have the ability to significantly help the local Area, such as serving through leadership on the Committee. Include those who can influence public opinion about Young Life, such as a school superintendent, principal, head coach or community leader.
The adult guest experience is also for those who can help us in significant ways financially. Focus on your top TDS donors and donor prospects. It's a way to thank donors and keep them involved. It is a way to further expose people to the ministry who have the capacity to make a major gift to Young Life if their knowledge and interest in Young Life is increased. We must be strategic in our allocation of adult guest spots and this is especially true of our relatives and second time adult guests. Thanks for your help.
Summer Adult Guest Reservation Policy
Student Leadership Project (SLP)
Session II – Eastern University, Philadelphia July 10-20
Session III – July 25-August 4 location TBA


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Health data technicians, or wellness informaticists, are an integral element of any healthcare group. Although there are several various routes for acquiring into the field, the most favored manner is to earn a Master's in Nursing Informatics from the start, nevertheless, most people commence their career prior to earning their master's degree. Graduates with a health informatics degree concentration most typically enter the field as a overall health data technician.
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Fundamental medical informatics systems have been broadly developed for sustaining patient records in doctor's offices, clinics, and individual hospitals, and in a lot of situations systems have been created for sharing that information amongst numerous hospitals and agencies. In reality, the U.S. Well being and Human Solutions Division not too long ago announced it would be awarding $267 million to numerous non-profit organizations to establish Well being Info Technologies Regional Extension Centers, which will assist grow this emerging field.
They must realize the higher level challenges of effectively and accurately collecting high quality, comprehensive clinical data from physicians and of visualizing digital overall health data in a way that supports the provider's mental model. In WGU's on the web degree programs, students advance by demonstrating their competence in each subject area. The Joint Master's Programme in Health Informatics will assist make healthcare safer, more effective and of higher quality by way of laptop based details and expertise management.
Suggestions on wellness IT policy concerns that have been submitted by the Health Data Techncology Policy Committee to the ONC are listed. We welcome clinicians, information technologists, engineers and students who wish to pursue excellence in informatics and share our passion for improving the security e-wellness through great design and the acceptable application of technologies.


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Last month I started doing something a little new, I'm not sure how long it will stick with these posts but so far it has stuck with two posts. Anyway, I will be sharing 12 Etsy finds and there will be a theme. Since my birthday is next month, I thought the theme could be items that I am personally wishing for. That's totally a theme, right?
Of course, my very first pick is something Disney related, even in the state of Virginia my Disney love and Florida roots are strong. My first pick is this really adorable embroidered Tangled themed tee shirt from the Etsy shop DashingVacations and it'll run you $21.99+.
They sell a bunch of other really cute Disney related merchandise that I really enjoy and some of my other picks include this life is the bubbles tee that I think is so subtly Disney, which sometimes a person needs. My second pick is this kind of water colored Mickey Mouse pocket tee shirt and my very last pick from this shop I'm a lady tee that is just too cute to not include, plus The Aristocats is one of my favorite Disney movies.
I love the vintage side of Etsy and I've been searching for the perfect wrap dress for a while now, I may have stumbled upon it in a suggested for me list on Etsy. So, my next pick is this really adorable floral printed wrap dress that I am drooling over. This is from the shop Cosmiclaundry and will run you $35.00.
I have just a couple of additional picks from this Etsy shop and the first in a necklace, this tassel mountain necklace that I think is really cute and would add a little touch of something fun to any outfit you pair this with. My second pick from this shop is this really cute little crossbody bag that I think is really simple and in good shape for being vintage.
I don't think this can be a personal wishlist of any kind without some nail polish on it, so of course, my next pick had to be this yellow glitter jelly polish from the Etsy shop ALIQUIDLaquer and will run you $7.50.
Some of my other nail polish picks from this shop include this really fun and bright bubblegum colored crelly polish, this chestnut brown colored glitter polish that is really perfect for the fall season and the last pick from this shop has to be this really pretty blue jelly polish with lots of glitters that really reminds me of space.
My next pick is something that might seem a little bit random but I am interested in and that is these really adorable unicorn pastel chocolate gems. These are from the Etsy shop tobedevoured and will run you $18.00+
Some of my other picks include these really adorable unicorn cake pops, these fun mermaid tail cupcake toppers and lastly these ice cream cookies that are just too adorable.
This adorable round woven cross body bag is the next thing on my list, this comes from the Etsy shop handmadekiddo and will run you $17.99+
Some of my other picks would be this really simple and cute pink pom-pom key chain, this really pretty floral straw bag and my last pick is this black round straw bag.
The next pick is another vintage dress, this is one that I have been staring at for a couple of months now and I had to include this black and white dress from the Etsy shop TrendyHipBuysVintage and will run you $39.99. I'm really debating it because expensive but too cute and would wear all of the time.
Some other picks from this shop include this really simple but cute blue and white dress, this really simple pink party dress that is too cute and the last pick is this long blue and white dress that is very nautical style and I love.
A bath product is my next pick, this doughnut-shaped bath bomb is just too pretty to not include, plus its blueberry muffin scented which sounds amazing. This is from the shop WhippedUpWonderful and will run you $10.00.
Now to talk about a few of my other picks from this shop, they have so many really adorable bath products it was hard to choose but I had to and my first pick is watermelon bubble taffy, which is too cute. Some other things are this really realistic cinnamon roll bubble bar and the last thing is this sno-cone bath bomb. These are all just really adorable.
I'm not really a huge fan of marshmallows typically, but I have been really enjoying flavored marshmallows and I love all things cotton candy so this pick is perfect for me. These are from the shop SugarpopBakeshop and will run you $18.95.
They have a bunch of other flavors that sound really good but some of my picks would have to be the Cake Batter, Strawberry Lemonade and lastly the PB & J, just because it sounds interesting.
Another Disney themed tee, this one is super adorable and I really like the look of it. This floral mickey head tee comes from the shop CrazyCorgiLadyDesigns and will run you $26.00+.
My other picks from this shop include this It's a Small World After All tee, this Coco tank and lastly this floral Disney Castle Tee.
My next pick may have been in and Etsy finds before but just in case it hasn't, I had to share it. This black and white bracelet is something that I am drooling over, it's from the shop lutita and will run you $31.00.
My other picks from this shop include these bright pink ball earrings, these really cute black and pink hoop earrings and the last pick would have to be these ombre tassel earrings. So many cute beaded thing!
Now, for the only pin on this list. This next one is something that I got a chuckle out of and think is really cute, this sourpuss pin. This will run you $13.00 and came from the Etsy shop IAmLunaSol.
This shop has tons of other adorable pins and pun related ones, I love it. Some of my other picks would have to include this Koalafied pin that I think is entertaining and cute. This Drama Llama pin that is also super cute and very pink. And my last pick is this way too cute Kiki's Delivery Service cupcake sticker, I need it in my life.
My last pick is another snack, I just love that I can buy all kinds of little treats from Etsy now. So, my final pick are these ice cream shaped macarons that you can get in 18 different flavors. These are $38.00 for a dozen and come from the shop CrumbsAndCrumbles.
This shop has a bunch of other really cute macarons so picking my favorites was hard but I did, the first has to be these cute little kitty heads, the second are these adorable rainbow shooting stars and the last these corgis that are too cute.
And those are all of my picks for this month, I know the theme seems a little loose and this looks like a typical Etsy finds list for me but it doesn't have that theme of things that I really want to pick up for myself.
What are some of your current Etsy lusts?
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It's been a couple of weeks (longest break I've taken since I began in October) since I went to the gym, but today I realized how much I miss going and jumped back in. I walked into the gym and a familiar smiling face greeted me at the front desk (felt just like home), I filled my regular locker #99, cranked my iPod to its maximum volume (yes, I'm a pop diva from way back), and stepped right up to the magical machine. Oh, how I missed my dear friend the elliptical. Even though I have been getting a lot of physical exercise packing and cleaning it's just not the same as hanging with my good buddy (I mean really, I can only derive so much inspiration from a cardboard box).
I became overwhelmed with emotion about ten minutes into my workout today. I thought to myself, hmmm I wonder if I'm cracking up, or maybe I'm having a midlife crisis moment (even though I'm far from midlife – in my opinion) or perhaps a dose of endorphins hit my veins all at once or could it merely be that I carved out a break from my kids? Bingo! Well, whatever it was it was an incredible moment and one that I have come to expect when I do my cardio workout. I hold my very best brainstorming sessions (with myself, of course) and experience beautiful moments of clarity working on this machine. As I'm pedaling my feet and loving life I scan the room and wonder if I'm the lucky one or is everyone having a similar moment of sheer joy. My mind only drifts for a brief moment and I reenter the zone. I am so creative and at peace when I'm on this machine. I know this all might sound a little crazy…a piece of exercise equipment cleverly disguised as a source of inspiration…but it's true. Before you call the "boys in white" (a phrase my great-uncle from Tennessee used) allow me to explain. This phenomenon is quite similar to meditation. We all practice different forms of meditation: sitting, walking, reading, writing, daydreaming, and now there's pedaling. Eureka! Okay, now call the boys.
In contrast, my workouts with weights keep my mind very focused on the task right in front of me as I remain securely in the Now and Present Moment (good thing, because I might drop something heavy on my foot and that would certainly jerk me right out of the zone). I always feel a great sense of accomplishment when using weights, because my workout routine (thank you Sheila) is such a challenge for me. It's all very mental to me as I prove to myself that I CAN do anything I desire. Yep, it's mental all right (or maybe I'm just mental).
Well, here I go again waxing philosophic (I just love that term) and you're probably scratching your head wondering if I have bumped mine. I might be reading too much into the workout thing (just ask my husband), but it's who I am and that's how I roll. I enjoy sharing my personal experience as I travel closer to the center of Me and Who I Am reveals itself (hence the title of this blog, The Courage to Be Me).


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Demonstrates the use of the HM55B Compass module.
- Version 1.0
- (09/11/2006) Initial release
- Version 1.1
- (02/09/2008) Fixed sign detection at improper bit location
- Version 1.2
- (01/12/2008) Added calibration scheme - This demo shows the RAW heading with a "RED" compass arrow, along with the Correct heading after calibration with a "YELLOW" arrow on a TV display.
- Version 1.3
- (02/06/2008) Partitioned calibration scheme into separate Add-on program. This modular approach makes it easier to use in other applications without being wrapped up in the demo.
- Version 1.4
- (03/24/2009) Calibration values displayed for easier interpolation
Note: The Serial version uses DEBUG graphics to draw a compass (see screenshot under Auxillary files)


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The closure of a long-term contract relationship has me paying a newly renewed amount of attention to my social presence. Tangentially, I'm also paying new attention to the social presence of others – namely, my competitors. The primary target of that attention? LinkedIn.
In most cases, the searches I've run against LinkedIn have shown me companies that might benefit from the particular types of services I offer. But, in other cases, I search for writers; sometimes for possible collaboration but most searches are run simply for competitive analysis. I find myself routinely asking: If my profile came up in a search with 20 of these other writers, whose would stand out? Whose would get clicked? Whose would get dismissed without a second thought?
I have to tell you – I like my odds.
For all the value it can provide, it is disheartening to see most people, both those that come up in my searches and those that LinkedIn suggests as people I may know, still treating the platform like the red-headed stepchild of their online social presence.
When used properly, LinkedIn provides an amazing opportunity in that it is the online representation of your professional existence. Other sites exist for sharing vacation photos and your musings on this week's episode of Why, In the Name of All That is Holy, Am I Watching This?
But, jobs can be won and, in some cases, careers can be built off of having an effective LinkedIn strategy and profile. Yet, for all the talk you hear about how useful it can be, most people's use of LinkedIn borders on the atrocious – and I'm not even talking about the writing.
Now, don't get me wrong; a lot that writing is bad. And, as a writer, I'm supposed to tell you about the importance of well-constructed sentences, the absence of typos, and a demonstration of an ability to present yourself – and your professional attributes – in clear and concise ways. But I'd venture to guess that many of you don't even get past the results list.
And there is no reason for that to be the case.
We live in a time where the acquisition of a reasonably high-quality (actually, let's set the bar even lower….how about just decent) photograph is as easy as throwing on something professional-looking, pulling your phone out of your pocket, handing it to a friend, and offering a cup of coffee or a pint in exchange for 15 minutes of their time to grab a few pictures of you. Statistics dictate that one of those pictures will probably be usable as a LinkedIn photograph.
Why some people feel compelled, then, to use the same pictures they're using on Facebook or other social networks as their LinkedIn pictures, I will never know. In searches on LinkedIn I have found profile photos including:
- Photos obviously intended as wedding portraits (say it with me: rented tux =/= suit. And now I have to wonder if you even own one of the latter)
- Pictures of people's pets (I'm not hiring your cat. And now I'm not hiring you either)
- Family portraits – of the entire family (which one of you actually wants to connect with me?)
- Pictures obviously shot at a bar (at least I'll know what you look like at happy hour)
- Pictures obviously shot after a night at said bar (at least I know that you can't hold your alcohol)
- Pictures that have obviously been cropped to exclude others (just have someone take a picture of you – did you really think I wouldn't notice the arm around you or the 3 other shoulders in the picture?)
- Pictures of an American flag (well, at least your I9 shouldn't be an issue)
Now, is my LinkedIn profile photo perfect? No. Far from it. Those of you who choose to connect with me on LinkedIn will notice that the lighting is a touch harsh, my facial expression is a bit less than ideal (I mean, those eyes. Really?) and, overall, it's really not the most flattering picture ever taken of someone. It needs to be replaced at some point.
I'll be the first to admit that it's not great, but it meets my immediate requirements:
- It is obviously a headshot
- There is no one else in the picture – either in full or in part
- It is well lit
- The background is out of focus
- Posting it in a professional context does not embarrass me
Can you say the same thing about yours?
If you have a profile on LinkedIn, regardless of whether you're spending any time on the site, you at least want people to read what you've accomplished. Stop making your profile photo be the thing that prevents that from happening.
We'll work on the writing for it later.


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Douglas W. Sabbag is running for President of the United States. To support his platform, he is writing a book entitled "Rebuilding the United States." The audience is the voting population of the United States of America with a specific focus on the middle class, ages early twenties to late fifties.
A book cover for "Rebuilding the United States." This is a serious run for the Presidency and, as such, must have a certain gravitas. That is, no cartoon-y , satirical or juvenile designs. To appeal to a broad audience, it must be contemporary, colorful and patriotic. Graphic designs without being too over the top are welcomed. The verbiage that must be included on the front cover are the title "Rebuilding the United States" (no quotes) and "By Douglas W. Sabbag" (also no quotes).
The book will be a 5"x8" paperback. While not critical for the first round, a complimentary back cover (without clutter as verbiage, ISBN, etc will be added independent of this contest) must be included.
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Practice Advice on Democratic Institutions and Policy Process
Public Procurement (OECD) Description: The OECD advises on a set of good practices for governments to follow to enhance transparency and accountability in government procurement.
Commentary: Public procurement presents an opportunity for both public and private actors to misuse public funds for private gains. Bribery by international firms in OECD countries is more pervasive in public procurement than it is in utilities, taxation, judiciary and in cases of state capture (when a small number of firms influence government policy). Public procurement accounts for 15% of the GDP in OECD countries and the volume of international procurement transactions that occur between governments and private parties highlights the potential impact of corruption on the allocation of public funds. To maintain integrity in public procurement, the OECD recommends governments to:
Overall, the OECD highlights the following emerging trends in public procurement:
Source: OECD (2007). "Integrity in Public Procurement: Good Practice from A to Z" at: http://www.oecd.org/development/aideffectiveness/38588964.pdf (accessed 12 October 2012).
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On Wensday, the results of a conference between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao were released. The conference seems to be move toward both countries working to create stability and peace within their region. China and Japan see the need to insure that North Korea maintains the terms found in the agreement made February 13, 2007. The two countries also feel it would beneficial to work more closely together on issues concerning the UN and both countries discussed the issues of giving aid to other countries.
Working Together•April 11, 2007 • 1 Comment
I feel I've Read this Before•April 10, 2007 • 1 Comment
An Article appearing on The Washington Post's website stated that the Bush Administration will seek to pressure China to crack down on its rampant black market of US copyrighted material via the WTO. The Bush administration claims that the illegal sale of these copyrighted goods, such as movies and books, have lead to the loss of 2.3 Billion dollars for US Companies. I took notice to this article mainly because as I was conducting research for my wiki project I cam across an article that stated the United States and other countries are attempting to "liberalize" China by means of major international organizations like the WTO. I suppose this could be interpreted as an act on the part of the Bush administration to create a "better" government in China by forcing the Chinese government to crack down on these illegal dealings.
Stuck•March 25, 2007 • 1 Comment
As of last Thursday nuclear disarmament talks concerning North Korea came to a screeching halt. In 2005 the United States made moves against Banco Delta Asia, which the US claimed was laundering money for North Korea. Until recently North Korea's holdings in foreign banks have been frozen. This week the United States attempted to deposit an amount of the holdings into the Bank of China. To this the Chinese governments responded very negatively and have so far stifled the transaction from occurring, after this China has also stopped the six way disarmament talks. Both the United States and other participating countries hope that this dispute can be settled quickly and hope that the talks will resume shortly.
I Guess Lardy Was Right.•March 3, 2007 • Leave a Comment
I'm not an economist but I do understand that this week saw a plunge in stocks world wide, and of course there are those who would like to know why this occurred. Well and article posted on Bloomberg's website, Asian Stocks Add to Global Rout After China's Slump; BHP Drops, at least puts some of the blame on China. The article claims that China's government has taken measures to stop illegal purchase of stocks, to stop banks from loaning money to those who wish to buy stocks, and has called for banks to call in outstanding loans. Lardy predicted a similar event to occur in the article that I commented on in my last blog. In his article his said that the Chinese government should have taken the above measures years ago or else a plunge in the market world market would happen. So I guess Lardy was right.
Nicholas Lardy's Opinion•February 27, 2007 • 1 Comment
As I was doing some research for my wiki project, I came across an interesting article. The article Exchange Rate and Monetary Policy in China examines and criticizes China's policy of controlling the value of its currency, the yuan. As Lardy explains China for the past thirty or so years has systematically devalued its own currency, but Lardy also points out that China's current value that it gives its yuan is skewed and no where near the value that it should be at. Simular to the conclusions of the recent G-7 summit, Lardy feels that China should revalue its currency and allow it to come under the influences of market forces. Lardy also explains that China's economic growth is directly tied to China's valuing of the yuan, and because of this China's credit growth was able to grow tremendously in 2003. The article states that China is able grow at the rate that it is because of the relatively new trend of credit growth and investment that China is now famous for. Lardy concludes that China refuses to allow its currency to fall under market forces in order to continue its current rate of growth. Ultimately though he feels this will lead to a massive undermining of China's goals to continuously grow and develop. He suggests that China revalues its currency and draws measures against its credit trends. I thought the article was interesting enough and just thought I'd share what I found.
The Winds of Change?•February 21, 2007 • Leave a Comment
As China continues to grow economically, the world wonders if the country's government will also change. After all, how can a communist government properly foster a rapidly expanding capitalist economy? Well soon the world will get to see how China will deal with its new place in the world. Starting March 5 China's legislative body will again convene and the body will address privatization of old nationally owned businesses. Recently a debate has sprung up over whether the government should protect its growing private sector or not. Many feel that the developing companies have and will only widen the gap between rich and poor. Those who disagree with that view feel that those who would support anti-privatization legislation are of the "old" communist party. But an online petition to stop privatizing business, which was recently censored, was reported to have three million signatures. So the question is will China's government change to fit its new economic position, or will it make the position fit China. This seems be the story of China's recent economic history.


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Allow fuel tax to be raided in emergency.
New roads are nice, but they're a luxury. Remove our constitutional requirement that fuel taxes must be spent on roads, and allow the state to dip into this tax stream during extreme hardship.
New roads are nice, but they're a luxury. Remove our constitutional requirement that fuel taxes must be spent on roads, and allow the state to dip into this tax stream during extreme hardship.
The state needs to publish a list of the tax incentives currently in place for corporations, complete with the amount of lost tax revenue alongside the expected return. I think once voters see what they are/aren't getting from these incentives, there will be far fewer of these incentives handed out.
Please look into how Amazon avoids sales tax on used books they sell in WA state. Used book stores in Washington have to collect and pay tax in Washington...even WA book sellers on eBay collect sales tax - so why doesn't Amazon? They are selling millions of used books every year...and our state is missing out on a pretty hefty chunk of change. FYI, several other states - including NY, NC and Texas have discovered... more »
I own a store in the Tri-Cities area and I know for a fact that I'm one of the only ones in this whole part of the state that charges tax on phone cards as we're supposed to (my customers complain that I'm the only one that charges, plus I've inquired w/ other owners). Part of the problem is I think that their are some that really don't even know (education), but many others use it as a marketing advantage as it makes... more »
Implement a 1% excise tax on all advertising or marketing in the State of Washington. This should specifically include political advertisements in print and broadcast.
The potential Washington State Revenue from taxing advertising would easily exceed $2 million per percent of excise tax.
(Income tax), (Invest state owned/managed pensions, fund, and idle budget money, in state bonds to lower the interest), (State bank).
If tribes want to be independent from the United States and not pay taxes or be under our laws then make a federal law that going there means you have to have a passport, like Canada. To visit these Indian Nations will mean going through border crossings, and U.S. Customs & Indian Customs. And those who live there will also be required to carry their own form of passport from their Indian Nation. Then our taxpayers... more »
We need to make sure in some way, that our public schools spend their money wisely, and effectively. For Example, If there is a school that plans on building a "Retainment Pond" (a simple 16 foot pond) ends up paying $400,000 for said pond, when it could have cost $80,000. The School should be fined.
So, Ultimately, more responsibility of schools with their government funding.
I suggest offenders of nonviolent and less serious crimes are given a choice of massive amounts of community service or a larger sentence/fines. The less people we have in jail means less tax money. The more people we have working on community projects means a healthier community. Basically it's counterproductive to have someone just sit in a jail cell for selling pot, while they could be heavily engaged in helping... more »
Tax private Mooring Buoys that are on public waterways
Add an insurance tax to the price of gasoline and drivers will never have to deal with the DMV or car insurance companies again. Split the cost of the tax between the consumers and the providers. Everybody who drives will be automatically insured and registered. Those who drive the most will pay the most, and if you want to save money on your insurance, all you have to do is drive less. There would be NO MORE uninsured... more »
Instead of discriminating against certain groups with increased taxes like candy, cigarrettes, and water, why not increase tax on something everyone uses -- toilet paper.
Eliminate the so-called first mortgage B&O deduction for banks under RCW 82.04.4292 unless they can prove that they are passing the savings on to consumers and that mortgages are cheaper from the consumer's standpoint in WA as a result of the deduction. If no savings are realized by the consumer, then banks ought to pay tax on their revenue in this state like most other businesses.
There is often a discontinuity between the stated reason for a tax or fee and the use of the revenue that tax or fee generates. Take for example a topic near and dear to my heart, the ORV tag, where I pay a fee annually but reap only minimal value for that money. While I understand and appreciate that not every worthwhile program has a dedicated tax or fee funding it, and, hence, the need for a general fund, it seems... more »