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In the next several weeks, Congress has to raise the US debt ceiling, which is the limit on the amount of debt the Treasury can issue, or risk going into technical default. In this grim scenario, the Treasury would begin missing payments on outstanding financial obligations.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said the absolute last day to raise the debt ceiling is September 29, after which the US would be in default.
"A quantitative assessment of the overall impact on the economy is elusive," said JPMorgan's Michael Feroli who attempted to forecast what could happen in what he labeled the "extreme scenario."
"[T]here is no historical parallel to assess how a failure to raise the debt ceiling before the 'drop dead' date would affect the economy," he wrote. "Of course, economic history is littered with sovereign defaults, with hugely damaging results. However, those examples are invariably of countries that made the decision that continuing to meet their obligations was unbearably costly, not cases where the ability to pay was not in question but was held up by political maneuvering."
Feroli is among the consensus that believes there's almost no chance Congress would allow such a catastrophe to occur. Nevertheless, he and his team offered their thoughts on what could possibly happen.
Five ways a default would hit the economy
Feroli reiterates that it is "impossible" to quantify the impact of a default. But he identified five ways it could hit the economy and financial markets.
- "Fiscal contraction": The government would no longer able to run a budget deficit. Feroli estimates that Federal revenues cover 60-70% of spending. In this scenario, Social Security recipients could see their checks shrink.
- "Increased uncertainty": A default certainly wouldn't help how people see the US government. Uncertainty would spike and confidence would crash as businesses and consumers lose faith in the government, which Feroli characterized as "the largest single agent in the US economy."
- "Sovereign ratings": S&P, Moody's and Fitch would likely downgrade their ratings on the US. S&P already stripped the US of its pristine AAA rating during the 2011 debt ceiling crisis.
- "Treasury demand": Foreign entities own about 45% of outstanding Treasury securities, Feroli noted. A default would hurt that demand, and less demand means higher yields. "[Our] work has found that each additional 25bp of interest expense would add $260 billion to the budget deficit over a 10-year period."
- "Financing markets": US bond market liquidity is juiced by Treasuries through the repo market. Here's Feroli: "Currently, repo secured by US Treasury collateral amounts to $1.6 trillion and comprises almost 75% of the total repo market. A sharp repricing of Treasury collateral in response to a technical default would likely increase haircuts, potentially leading to significant margin calls, some forced deleveraging, and a decline in lending capacity in financial markets."
"What is notable is that many of the effects impact financial markets and institutions rather than directly affect the real economy," Feroli noted. "However, as the Lehman Brothers experience of 2008 vividly reminds us, shocks originating in the financial sector can leave deep and long-lasting scars in the real economy."
In other words, Feroli is saying that there are no models that will sufficiently capture what could possibly happen. That's scary. It's worth noting at this point that the economic crisis that followed the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy had some folks questioning the viability of capitalism.
Why a default would be "cured quickly"
The market reaction would be swift and violent in the extreme scenario. Feroli thinks the market response would be so substantial that policymakers would have no choice but to act fast.
"In the hypothetical scenario of a technical default, it would presumably be cured quickly," he said. "This presumption is partly a function of the signal that financial markets likely would send to the political class. After all, the 2011 debt ceiling crisis did not entail a full-blown technical default, and even that caused stocks to sell off almost 20%."
Indeed, it is this political class that can raise the debt ceiling and prevent a default from happening.
"Given the centrality of Treasury securities in the financial system, even a quickly-cured default could be a major shock to that system which would reverberate in the real economy," he said.
"Because of the enormity of the potential costs, we expect Washington will raise the debt ceiling in a timely manner."
Sam Ro is managing editor at Yahoo Finance.
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I leave for work around 6am, and have an 8.1 mile commute to work. At 6am the traffic is already standstill. What takes 15 minutes in no traffic takes twice that long, or longer. At SIX O'CLOCK in the morning.
This is what I have found is the cause:
It is the result of a complete lack of consideration for oneself or anyone else.
The people here are nice, for the most part. I've sat down at an entirely empty bar and the next person to walk in sat down directly next to me and just started talking like we were old friends.
I assure you, though, that man got into his vehicle later and did one of these things (because they're things I've only seen Houstonians do):
1. Texted and drove (or Facebook'd, Instagram'd, online shop'd). I don't mean glanced up and down at their phone and the road. I mean barreling down the highway at 70mph with their phone directly in front of their face.
2. Made a right turn from the left lane
3. Didn't pull into the left turn lane and so stopped in the lane he was in and put on his turn signal until some sap waved him across
4. Was on a highway and merged across 6 lanes in one motion
5. Exited the highway at the last moment, causing other drivers to slam on their brakes, barely missing barriers, even though there is ample signage for miles before an exit even happens
6. Drove a car with one or zero functioning brake lights
7. Didn't use a turn signal
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9. Honked his horn at someone not turning right at a red light, despite there being a "No Turn on Red" sign
10. Wanted to cross a multi-lane road in his pickup truck that's pulling a trailer and blocked all lanes going one direction while he waited casually for a break in traffic going the opposite direction- and no one in the stopped traffic became visually or audibly upset
11. Didn't want to wait in traffic to get to an exit so he simply drove off the side of the road
12. Drove an absurdly large truck despite never having to need to haul things and holding a job that has him sitting behind a desk 60 hours a week
13. Threw all of his trash out the window on the highway
14. Decided he wanted to be in a different lane than he was in and without signalling or waiting for a safe break in traffic, kind of just threw himself into the next lane over, nearly hitting four cars somehow
15. Wanted to skip traffic and so drove down the shoulder until he met a bend in the road and had to slam on his brakes because oops there was a cop on the other side writing someone else a ticket but now he's stuck because it's standstill traffic and so he got a ticket too
16. Came to a complete stop on a highway to let other drivers using the on ramp merge
17. Hopped on his horse and trotted down the grassy medians all the way home
There's no shame in Houston. The horn honking happens at the wrong times. The horn honking happens when one driver wants the other to stop being in their way whether it's in keeping with traffic mores or not, not as an attention grabber (as in, "You're about to crash into me!" or "The light has been green for more than 5 seconds and you're still stopped!"). If someone cuts off another driver in traffic, there's no horn or rude gesturing. There's no swerving and dipping through traffic just to cut that person off for cutting off you first. There's no yelling locally grown insults. People need to know they've done something stupid so they can learn to not do that thing ever again.
People. Need. Shame.
What is the Texan equivalent to Philly's "jabroni" or Pittsburgh's "jagoff"? There isn't one, because people don't shame each other here and so folks keep on being awful and inconvenient and annoying.
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Irish Ferries has given details of an incident on board its ferry Isle of Inishmore at Pembroke Dock at approximately 2.30 AM this morning (Wednesday, July 30) when a fault occurred in the thermal oil boiler, causing a minor fire. The function of the boiler is to preheat the oil used in the ship's engines.
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A court in Egypt has ordered the release pending investigation of two Coptic Christian children detained on Tuesday for blasphemy against Islam.
A Muslim cleric in Izbat Marco, a village in Beni Suef province, said he saw the boys, aged nine and 10, take pages of the Koran and urinate on them.
A Coptic priest said local Islamists attended demonstrations calling for revenge for the desecration of a Koran.
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Story: Documentary about American shock rock singer Alice Cooper. The film shows how Vincent Furnier, aka Alice Cooper, battled against alcoholism and controversy while his group began grabbing headlines throughout the 1970s thanks to their unconventional music and infamous stage shows. Included in the documentary are exclusive interviews with the man himself as well as those who have worked alongside him and those who admire him such as Elton John, Iggy Pop and John Lydon.
Directed by: Sam Dunn, Reginald Harkema
Produced by: Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen
Subject: Alice Cooper, Elton John, Iggy Pop, John Lydon, Bernie Taupin, Dee Snider
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(Approved: BFC 2/6/79, UFC 2/13/79)
This plan, developed to carry out the intent of Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, will be distributed to all Campus Affirmative Action Offices and Personnel Departments and is available for review upon request. An Affirmative Action Plan for the Handicapped (approved January 9, 1976, by the Trustees of Indiana University) contains general provisions for fair and equitable treatment of the handicapped. This supplementary statement does not revise those provisions, but more clearly specifies those covered by the Plan and links the handicapped to other special classes.
For purposes of this affirmative action plan, a handicapped individual shall be defined as ". . . any person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities, (2) has a record of such impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such impairment...A handicapped individual is substantially limited if he or she is likely to experience difficulty in securing, retaining or advancing in employment because of a handicap" (Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
"Disabled veteran" is defined as ". . . a person entitled to disability compensation under law as administered by the Veterans Administration for disability rated at 30% or more, or a person whose discharge or release from active duty was for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty" (Section 402, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974).
"Veteran of the Vietnam era" is defined as " . . . a person (1) who (I) served on active duty for a period of more than 190 days, any part of which occurred between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge, or (ii) was discharged or released from active duty for a service-connected disability if any part of such active duty was performed between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and (2) who was so discharged or released within 48 months preceding the alleged violation of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the affirmative action clause, and/or the regulations issued pursuant to the Act" (Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
1. Statement of Philosophy
Indiana University is committed to providing educational and employment accessibility to all qualified individuals. Committed to the goal of equal opportunity, Indiana University recognizes the need to insure that no qualified individual will be denied participation in the university's programs because of artificial and discriminatory barriers. The university, therefore, guarantees that qualified disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped individuals shall not be refused educational opportunity, employment, or advancement for reasons unrelated to specific job performances. Indiana University reaffirms its commitment to three basic goals:
A. The continuing analysis of current practices and policies and the adoption of new or revised practices and policies when necessary to insure the establishment of effective and specific objectives and procedures for equalizing opportunities in each employment unit.
B. The identification and elimination of all employment practices whose relationship to job performance has not been clearly established and which have adverse impact on disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and the handicapped.
C. The insurance that persons with appropriate qualifications and potential shall be afforded equal opportunity for employment, training, promotion, and compensation.
Indiana University, in order to foster these goals, enlists the active and genuine participation of current university employees and encourages voluntary self-identification of those individuals wishing to benefit from academic and employment programs.
2. Responsibilities for Administering Affirmative Action Plan
The President of Indiana University is responsible for the development and implementation of the equal opportunity policy and affirmative action plan. Specific authority and responsibility are delegated by the President as follows:
A. The University Affirmative Action Officer has responsibility for overall coordination of the program and serves as liaison between the university and state and federal agencies concerned with equal opportunity, with special reference to ensuring that all university procedures are in accord with governmental regulations.
In carrying out this assignment, the University Affirmative Action Officer chairs the Campus Affirmative Action Officers Council, whose major functions are:
- 1. To advise the President on all university-wide matters pertaining to equal opportunity.
- 2. To review all programs to make certain that they insure equal opportunity for participation in all phases of university affairs.
- 3. To stimulate, facilitate, monitor, and coordinate planning and implementation of affirmative action programs at the general university and campus levels.
B. The University Affirmative Action Officer is appointed by the President and is authorized to structure and coordinate the affirmative action plan, to monitor its implementation, and to assess its accomplishments at the general university level.
C. Basic responsibility for equal opportunity and affirmative action rests with the top chief administrator at each campus. This administrator appoints a Campus Affirmative Action Officer and one or more senior administrative officers to coordinate affirmative action programs at the campus level. In devising specific programs that will implement university policy, and in defining and meeting each campus' affirmative action objectives, each Campus Affirmative Action Officer may be advised and assisted by a committee (consisting, for example, of officers responsible for campus policies and procedures in areas of academic, non-academic, construction, and student employment and including other appropriate representatives as campus needs dictate).
D. Primary operational responsibility for accomplishing university objectives in the eight-campus system in hiring and promoting disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped individuals rests with those campus administrators in charge of academic, non-academic, construction and student employment, and heads of units reporting to them. Not only are they responsible for performing all activities in a manner consistent with the institution's equal opportunity policy, but they shall include in their policies and procedures the implementation of affirmative action and compliance programs developed at the campus level.
3. Internal and External Dissemination of Policy: Formal and Informal
A. Through university policy and procedure manuals and campus publications this institution's policy of, commitment to, and procedures for equal opportunity will be promulgated among campus and community members and agencies within the recruiting area.
B. Administrators with hiring responsibilities will be informed regarding federal hiring and advancement procedures for qualified disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped individuals. Such administrators also will be informed that evaluation of their work performance will take into account the manner in which they carry out their affirmative action responsibilities.1
C. Designated general university and campus administrative officers shall be responsible for communicating the university's commitment to local, state, and national organizations serving the needs of disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and the handicapped. The veterans employment representative of the Indiana State Employment Service, the Veterans Administration Regional Office, the Office of the National Alliance of Businessmen, campus veterans counselors/ coordinators, service officers of the several national veterans organizations and local service centers, and the several organizations which serve disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era will be called upon as needed to assist the university. State vocational rehabilitation agencies, sheltered work-shops, state educational agencies, labor organizations, organizations of and for the handicapped, and educational institutions which participate in training of the handicapped will be informed of Indiana University programs.
D. The responsible university officials will advise all contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers of their responsibilities under Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and will reference both acts in all covered contracts, purchase orders, and leases. Nondiscrimination clauses will be included in all contracts and subcontracts, and posters in support of affirmative action will be displayed.
E. The responsible Personnel Services Office staff will inform union officials of the university's policy and their full cooperation will be requested in the recruitment, employment, and training of disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped individuals. Contractual provisions of union contracts will be reviewed to ensure that they are nondiscriminatory. Nondiscrimination clauses will be included in all union contracts. (Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, P. 7. Section 402, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, p.7.)
F. The university continually shall review all job qualification requirements to determine possible screening out of disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped persons. When any such tendency is identified, these job qualifications will be further reviewed to determine job-relatedness and consistency with business necessity and the safe performance of jobs. The university continually will review personnel practices and procedures to assure that they result in careful, thorough, and systematic consideration of the job qualifications of persons known to be disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped persons.
G. Reasonable physical accommodation of disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped persons will be determined through consultation with line management, representatives from the covered groups, and consultant groups, and then will be made with consideration of business necessity and financial costs and expenses. (Section 503, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, p.7. Section 402, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Section 504, rehabilitation Act of 1973.)
4. Identification of Individuals Covered
Persons identifying themselves for coverage under this plan will be asked (a) to describe any special methods, skills, and procedures required for positions that they presumably might be unable to fill because of their disablement or handicap, and (b) to alert the university regarding accommodations which may be made to enable them to perform their jobs properly and safely, including special equipment, changes in the physical layout of the job, and elimination of certain duties related to the job.
The university may request medical documentation or may require an applicant or employee to undergo a comprehensive medical examination at the university's expense. The university will make every effort to assist persons identified as handicapped to reach their full employment potential.
Self-identification shall be voluntary and refusal will not subject a person to discharge, disciplinary action, or other adverse treatment. Information obtained concerning individuals shall be kept confidential except that (a) supervisors may be informed regarding restrictions on the work or duties of disabled or handicapped individuals, (b) first aid and safety personnel may be informed, when and to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment, and (c) government officials investigating compliance with the act shall be informed.
A. Persons wishing to be considered for protected class employment as handicapped persons will be asked to identify themselves based on the categories currently defined in the regulatory acts.
B. Each campus shall analyze employment records and the profiles of self-identified persons in order to ascertain:
- 1. The representation by unit of disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and handicapped persons.
- 2. The nature of the applicant flow.
- 3. Salary and rank differential, if any, between persons covered by Sections 402, 503, and 504 and other employees.
- 4. The composition of committees and other mechanisms for selection and promotion of staff.
5. Grievance Procedures
The university has adopted "Guidelines for Grievance Procedures for Complaints of Discrimination," and the separate campuses also have adopted grievance procedures to cover complaints of faculty, staff, and students concerning alleged discrimination by the university on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, handicap, or status as disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era. These procedures are available for disabled veterans of the Vietnam era and handicapped persons who seek relief of alleged pre-employment or employment discrimination.


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The Jets shared a home field with the Giants at Giants Stadium since the Jets moved into the building in 1984 after 20 seasons at Shea Stadium and four years at the Polo Grounds prior to playing at Shea.
With the Jets and Giants enjoying their new home, let us take you on the virtual 360-degree tour of MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Click here to begin »
After more than two decades of playing in Giants Stadium, the Jets teamed up with the Giants to build a new $1.6 billion stadium which serves the needs of both teams. The Jets and Giants each have their own spaces within MetLife Stadium. At 2.1 million square feet, it is more than twice the size of the old stadium.
MetLife Stadium made history when it hosted Super Bowl XLVIII. It was the first time the game was played in an open-air, cold-weather stadium.
Seats at MetLife Stadium have some of the best sightlines in the NFL, with the 50-yard-line seats just 46 feet from the field, the closest of any league venue.
-- Information from the New York Jets media guide was used in this overview
102 Route 120 East Rutherford, NJ 07073
From the George Washington Bridge: Follow Interstate 95 South signs to the New Jersey Turnpike's southwestern spur (Sports Complex to Exit 16W), which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.
From the Lincoln Tunnel: Take Route 3 West and follow the signs to the Sports Complex and Racetrack.
North on the New Jersey Turnpike: Follow the western spur (Sports Complex to Exit 16W), which provides direct access to Sports Complex parking areas. If congested, use the eastern spur (Lincoln Tunnel) to exit 16E to Route 3 West, then follow directions above.
South on the Garden State Parkway: Garden State Parkway South to Exit 163 (Route 17). Follow Route 17 to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.
North on the Garden State Parkway: Garden State Parkway North to Exit 153A (Route 3). Follow Route 3 East to the Sports Complex.
From Holland Tunnel or Brooklyn-Staten Island Bridge Crossings: Take New Jersey Turnpike extension to the Turnpike North. Follow Route 3 West to the Sports Complex.
More information about transportation can be found on the stadium website.
Rates are $25 for cars and $75 for RVs and buses. There are approximately 23,800 parking spaces distributed among 14 lettered lots at MetLife Stadium. In addition, there are 5,000 parking spaces adjacent to the east side of the stadium. Lots open three to five hours before kickoff. See the parking section of the stadium website for details.
Rail and bus service to MetLife Stadium is available. Trains begin running three hours before kickoff and continue for two hours after the end of the game. Visit the New Jersey Transit website or call (973) 275-5555.Information sources: New York Jets and MetLife Stadium.
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Dedicated to Justin Fisch, the Shade Man, and the official beer of the Rogue Nation. Brutal combines Oregon hops with English Malts.
The Oregon grown Crystal hop is a triploid variety developed from the German Hallertau aroma hop variety with contributions from Cascade, Brewers Gold, and Early Green. Crystal is the only hop used in brewing Brutal and it provides a massive amount of aroma without dry-hopping. An Imperial bitter with exotic traditional floor malts, citrusy, hoppy flavor, stupendous hop aroma.
Style: IPA Food Pairing: Beef, Seafood
Tasting Notes: An Imperial bitter with exotic traditional floor malts, citrusy, hoppy flavor, stupendous hop aroma.
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Malts: Great Western 2-Row, Carawheat, C15, Rogue Farms Dare & Risk
Hops: Rogue Farms Alluvial
Water & Yeast: Free Range Coastal Water & Pacman Yeast
15º PLATO
13º Lovibond
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'Tis the Season to Toast
The holiday season is a time of celebrations. At Ella Dining Room and Bar, we believe every celebration should include a glass of champagne. So, we've transformed our entry display to appropriately toast the season with an exhibit of Ruinart champagne bottles and boxes designed by artist, Piet Hein Eek.
Hein Eek is a Dutch artist and furniture designer who is known for his love and use of reclaimed wood. Some of his designs and furnishings are used in the interior décor at Ella. For several years, Hein Eek was commissioned by Ruinart to create displays and boxes for the champagne house. Naturally, he chose beautiful reclaimed pine to house their Blanc de Blancs and Rosé bottles.
Each box is one-of-a-kind and we are thrilled to have them on display here at Ella. Built in a trapezoid shape to reflect on the power of individual units when brought together, the boxes also pay tribute to the original 1769 Ruinart wooden case. They are designed to be arranged in whichever shape the owner decides. Hein Eek chose pine finished with a patina of pale grey, white and cream for the Blanc de Blancs, as the colors are reminiscent of the wine itself. The Rosé boxes also evoke the wine with patinas of brown, dark raspberry, red and pink. Each box is individually signed and numbered by Hein Eek.
We hope you enjoy celebrating the holiday season at Ella and the unique art on display. Most of all we hope you toast to the holidays with a of glass bubbles!


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They reared me.
Those two sisters
Who stand there
Side by side,
Smiling out at me from the photo frame.
Cherry blossom falling around them
Like snowflakes
Tinged with cochineal …
Pink… used for the icing
They spread
Into the middle of their sponge cakes.
They hauled me up
They hauled me up
Those Scottish sisters.
With their german biscuits
Almond slices and
Scones…no raisins... thankyou!
Brought colour into my monochrome world.
Into grey years... brought laughter…
In a grey decade
Where the pavements were always wet with rain.
Those canny women
Wiped my nose.
Told me to stand up tall
And straitened the parting in my unruly hair.
Criticised my big feet...
"Big as shipyards
Big enough to float the Titanic",
They said.
Drew me into their strong arms
And called me
"Wee pet".
Those sisters.
...this is linked to DeVerse...Meeting the Bar this week it's Songwriting and the link to Poetry.
I was published as a songwriter in the late 60s early 70s and find that most of my poetry now has to have some rhythm and rhyme..at the least an underlying rhythm to move it along...so I read the work quite a few times until a sense of pace comes into it naturally........
...why so long ago??
well family ...children and The Potters House Penketh took precedence until I started writing again a few years ago.


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Council Delegates
At Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, we believe everyone has a unique voice and that that voice should be heard. Accordingly, throughout all of our work we strive to honor the voice of our membership. Council delegates help make this possible by ensuring that our Board and management team hear the voices of our members.
Council Delegate Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Must be a registered member 14 years or older;
Will vote in the elections of members of the Board of Directors and GSUSA National Council Delegates;
Will have the opportunity to serve on task groups exploring special topics and projects;
Will identify and make known major issues affecting girls and adult volunteers;
Attend and participate in our council's Annual Meeting.
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Welcome to the release Day Launch for Jill Shalvis' book ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE! This is the third book in her Heartbreaker series. I loved both Sweet Little Lies and The Trouble with Mistletoe a ton and this one was just as amazing, so I'm definitely excited to welcome this book to the bookstores!
Scroll on down for an excerpt (plus a bonus teaser) and a giveaway! And I'll be sharing my review of this book next week (:Accidentally on Purpose (Heartbreaker Bay, #3) by Jill Shalvis
Series: Heartbreaker Bay #3
Published by Avon on January 24th 2017
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 384
There's no such thing as a little in love…
Elle Wheaten's priorities: friends, career, and kick-ass shoes. Then there's the muscular wall of stubbornness that's security expert Archer Hunt—who comes before everything else. No point in telling Mr. "Feels-Free Zone" that, though. Elle will just see other men until she gets over Archer . . . which should only take a lifetime . . .
There's no such thing as a little in lust…
Archer's wanted the best for Elle ever since he sacrificed his law-enforcement career to save her. But now that she's earned happiness and success, Archer just wants Elle 24/7. Their chemistry could start the next San Francisco Earthquake, and Archer doesn't want to be responsible for the damage. The alternative? Watch her go out with guys who aren't him . . .
There is such a thing as…
As far as Archer's concerned, nobody is good enough for Elle. But when he sets out to prove it by sabotaging her dates, she gets mad—and things get hot as hell. Now Archer has a new mission: prove to Elle that her perfect man has been here all along…
His hand caught her, long fingers wrapping around her elbow and causing all sorts of unwelcome sensations as he pulled her back around.
"What?" she asked.
"Waiting for my apology."
"Sure," she said agreeably. "When hell freezes over." She lifted her chin, grateful for her four-inch heels so that she could almost, kind of, not quite look him in the eyes. "I'm in charge of this building, Archer, which means I'm in charge of everything that happens in it. I'm also in charge of everyone who works for this building."
He cocked his head, looking amused again. "You want to be the boss of me, Elle?" he asked softly.
I am the boss of you."
Now he outright smiled and her breath caught. Damn, stupid, sexy smile. And then there was The Body. Yes, she thought of it in capital letters, it deserved the respect. "If you don't want to be walking funny tomorrow," she said, "you'll stop invading my personal-space bubble."
Complete bravado and they both knew it. She'd only been at this job for a year and it'd come as a surprise to her that he'd been in the building at all. An unfortunate coincidence. Before that it'd been years since they'd had any contact, but she still knew enough to get that no one got the better of him.
He was quick, light on his feet, and physically strong. But that wasn't what made him so dangerous to her. No, it was his sharp intelligence, his quick wit, how he was willing to go as dark as he needed to in order to do what he thought was right.
And then there was the biggie—the way he had of making her feel shockingly alive.
He did as she asked and stepped back but not before pausing to make sure they both knew who was in control here, and it most definitely wasn't her.
No one did intimidation like Archer, and in his line of work he could be in a coma and still intimidate everyone in the room. He had muscles on top of muscles but didn't look beefed up like a body builder might. Instead his body seemed lean and seriously badass, with caramel skin that strayed from light to golden to mocha latte depending on what the season was, giving him a look of indeterminable origin.
And sexiness.
It worked for him, allowing him to fit in to just about any situation. Handy on the job, she imagined. But with her he was careful. Distant. And yet she'd seen the way he sometimes looked at her, and on the rare occasion when he'd touched her, like when he guided her through a door with his hand low on her back, he let himself linger. There was always a shocking and baffling yearning beyond both the glances and the touches.
That, or it was all just wishful thinking.
Not that it mattered since he still held back with her. The problem was she yearned too. Yearned for him to see her as a woman, strong and capable enough to stand at his side.
But after what they'd been through, she knew that would never happen. She turned away, annoyed by how her entire body had gone on high alert as always, every inch of her seeming to hum beneath the surface.
She should have just emailed him.
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Things to Do in England
Exploring Tower Bridge
Sometimes, only a stroll along the Thames will do for an afternoon out. And the area around the Tower of London is one of my favourite places for a walk. You can admire London's Roman foundations if the fancy takes you or have your photograph taken with the Yomen of the Guard at the Tower.
Did you know that the area below the Tower of London was once a beach, and that people would come in the summer to sunbathe there?
Then there's the Tower itself, with its long, blood-curdling history. Begun by William the Conqueror, it used to be the monarch's home, not just a famous prison and safe-storage for the crown jewels.
But while I love my history, and certainly regard the Tower of London as one of England's finest castles, it's Tower Bridge that takes my breath away.
Built in the 1880s - and if you've seen the recent Sherlock Holmes movie you know exactly what it looked like half finished - it's one of the most famous bridges of the world and one of London's most recognised landmarks.
It's an image that's on a million postcards, posters and websites all over the world. It's a place you take friends to when they come visit. It's a place well worth exploring.
It's also a bridge with a trick up its sleeve. Did you know that the road that carries so much traffic across the River Thames can also open to let tall boats pass?
I've been calling England home for almost twenty years and I'd never seen it open before. But it sure is fun to watch!
Tower Bridge has its very own website and this is where you can find out when the bridge is scheduled to open. Make sure you arrive early-ish, so you can find a good vantage point to take photos. Beware! When the weather is nice, it can get crowded!
And once you've marvelled at London traffic stopping to let a sailing boat pass, you can continue your explorations of the bridge right inside its guts.
In the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can find out how the bridge actually works, or you can take your courage by the scruff of the neck and cross the high-level walkway. At the very least, it's a novel way to see London and the Thames...
There's, of course, also the option to see the famous bridge in a completely novel way: from the deck of that sailing boat I mentioned earlier. Topsail Events offer Thames cruises onboard historic Thames sailing barges, luxury motor boats and tall ships in London. All vessels are available for events, parties and weddings and include opening of Tower Bridge just for you! Can you imagine yourself saying "I do" right beneath one of London's most famous landmarks?


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Ruff ruff, woof woof!
When we were in Hawai'i recently, Len and I discovered a fun shop where every doggie can have his day.
The Hawai'i Doggie Bakery at the Ward Warehouse Shopping Center was one of our favorite stops on Small Business Saturday. Featuring healthy, handmade, vet-approved doggie treats made from locally grown ingredients, this charming bakery/boutique made us wish we could turn into dogs right on the spot (Len = Dalmation, me = Airedale). Yip!
I'd probably go for a Doggie Bento, cause if I were a cool canine living the good life in Hawai'i, I'd want my treats to be made from the best local foods (homegrown bananas, taro, breadfruit, Okinawan sweet potato, lean chicken) without any salt, sugar, butter or preservatives. I'd have the shiniest coat, the cleanest teeth, and believe it or not, be even spunkier and more lovable than any living person could ever imagine.
*rolls over*
It all started when Hawai'i Doggie Bakery founder Jen Kunishima Sarsuelo wanted to keep her pregnant dog Ipo as healthy as possible. She stopped feeding her canned dog food in favor of food grown in Hawai'i. She saw a noticeable improvement in Ipo's energy level from all those good vitamins and nutrients, and Ipo gave birth to nine healthy pups!
Jen and her sister Trudi made crunchy biscuits using the same foods to help train the pups, and eventually went on to develop other tasty treats, all of them with a distinctly Hawaiian flavor and flair.
Where else could you find Woofles (heart-shaped waffles, a soft treat for dogs with sensitive stomachs), Surfdog Sushi, Poi Dog Pretzels and Pineapple Pooch Biscuits? Everything is made fresh daily and they also make custom cakes for special occasions.
*sitting up and begging*
It's definitely a feel-good shop; besides all the delicious doggie biscuits, you can find lots of unique accessories like sushi dog toys, doggie aloha shirts and kimonos (!), Christmas collars, oh-so-comfy dog beds and fun t-shirts for doggie's human friends.
It's easy to see why the Hawai'i Dog Bakery is so pup-ular! We purchased a bag of Kalua Chicken-n-Poi Munchies (their original recipe) for our doggie nephew, Buddy (see him here). I know he'll be scarfing them right up and lickin' his paws come Christmas morning!
Check out this short video, where Jen shows us how to make Woofles:
♥ For the bakery's complete menu, visit their website.
♥ For more tummy-rubbin' cute dog pics, visit their FB page.
♥ See more Foodie Field Trips here.
*licks your face*
*Some of the photos in this post from Hawai'i Doggie Bakery's Facebook page.
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One thing that's really interesting is not only the magnitude of the recent immigration into this country, but also its distribution and its investment in the country. About 9.3 percent of the population is now foreign-born [announced by the Census Bureau at over 10 percent a few days later]. What's really surprising is how well distributed those population groups are. Historically, we see new immigrants primarily on the coast and in a few big cities. I think the data are going to show a much wider distribution of the new population groups than we've experienced historically.
The actual assertion that the Census Bureau could behave in such a way as to tilt things one way or the other way in the partisan sense, is, on the face of it, a silly charge. It's the same Census Bureau that's considered to be incompetent by some people, and then some of the same people are saying that this incompetent agency is so clever and so Machiavellian that it can design a census for partisan reasons.
It's seriously unfortunate when an elected official of the federal government says she's [Michelle Bachmann] going to deliberately break the law. I don't know what kind of signal she thinks that sends, but if she believes that's a good signal, I'm sad for the country. I think that it's deeply, deeply, unfortunate that a member of Congress would, in effect, invite other people who feel that way to say, "Well, I don't have to do it either."
The first presidential veto, by George Washington, was a veto of Alexander Hamilton's formula for apportioning the House, and the one that Washington preferred was one that Thomas Jefferson produced, and that was one partisan issue. The apportionment formula that Jefferson produced gave an extra seat to Virginia. Everybody knew what that game was. Look, partisan interest in the census is simply nothing new.
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Change is inevitable and many of us, let's face it, don't like change. To make that evolution more distressing, change now happens faster than ever. Just when you had wrapped your brain around your smartphone's productivity-enhancing features, along comes an update that takes you back to your cellular stone age. Or, for an example closer to home, just as you were getting comfortable with your G&G winning streak, you open the magazine and find you've been dethroned. It happens to the best of us.
Houston Business JournalMeet the Fast 100: Houston luxury custom homebuilder shares secrets to fast growth
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Houston Business JournalMeet the Fast 100: Houston luxury custom homebuilder shares secrets to fast growth
John Leggett was an investment banker in Houston's oil and gas industry for five years before he realized his true calling was in real estate.
After all, real estate was in his blood.
His mother was a real estate agent who bought and sold property. His father was a former airline pilot who began remodeling homes, then building them and finally got into commercial development.
"I grew up in a family who had an appreciation for real estate," Leggett said. "That piqued my interest."
In 2005, Leggett melded his interest in real estate with his experience in investment banking, and founded On Point Custom Homes, a luxury homebuilding company. The North Carolina native started with just two people in his home and mobile office, writing checks from the back of his SUV at job sites around town.
A decade later, On Point Custom Homes boasts a dozen employees inside a modern office in the Galleria area. The spec and custom homebuilder builds between 14 and 18 homes a year worth between $700,000 to $2 million in neighborhoods like Briargrove, Rice Military, South Hampton, Upper Kirby and West University.
This year, On Point Custom Homes has ranked for the first time on the Houston Business Journal's Fast 100 List, which recognizes the fastest-growing companies in Houston based on two-year revenue growth.
Leggett, On Point Custom Homes' CEO, attributes his success to his homebuilding process. He uses technology, like project management and 3-D home design software, to ensure that construction deadlines are met and there is little material wasted at his job sites. He also focuses on talent development, sending his employees to builder shows to scout out new building techniques and smart home devices. He also cross trains them so they can step into any job.
"Our actual build time isn't all that different from other builders, but we minimize the downtime in our building process," Leggett said. "We preach to our staff and everybody that our process needs to be better than our competitors because there are a lot of guys out there who can build a great house."
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Sugar and ClothBehind the scenes photoshoot
Sometimes I wonder if you all really knew everything that went on behind the scenes you'd love us more, or be worries for our sanity. The verdict may always be out on that one, but nonetheless it's still fun giving you glimpses from behind the scenes! It also gives me the chance to show you some things that aren't always made for the blog, like the pool photo shoot we did with American Express.
The photo we posted for it Instagram turned out awesome, but what you didn't get to see was the rain store that happened right after we finished blowing up all one million floats at the location house!! I almost cried. I almost cried on a stranger's porch, but I resisted!
We actually shot the floats at the owner of On Point Custom Homes house. Needless to say we were practically all besties after I ran around their yard for two hours in basically no clothing while trying not cry, and also tossing inflatable pigs around. Good times! Now you have all been warned in case you ever invite me over for a pool party…
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Houston Business JournalHow to overcome the challenges of being a young business owner
Entrepreneurs and business owners will attest to the challenges of owning a business, but owning and running a business at a young age comes with its own set of challenges. I started my business of building million-dollar homes well before I was 30 and learned valuable lessons along the way.
Here are four tips on overcoming the challenges of being a young business owner:
Overcome prejudices by exuding confidence
As I met with new clients in the beginning of my career, they would ask if my father would be joining us. Clients assumed that since I was young, I could not own or run my company. When facing these types of age prejudices, it is important to embrace your age and be confident in your position. You have undoubtedly worked hard for your successes and achievements, so you should be confident in your abilities. Regardless of age, the best way to exude confidence when meeting a new customer is to be overly prepared. By anticipating everything the customer will ask or need, you'll show your capabilities and merit by speaking confidently about your business and services.
Stand out from the competition
I have witnessed young business owners being held to a higher standard in the business world than older executives and owners; people feel a need to question their competence and scrutinize every action or recommendation. The key to overcoming this is to outwork everyone else. You shouldn't be afraid to stand out from the competition, to suggest and implement new ideas, or to take risks. Understand your company's unique selling point and differentiate yourself.
When I first started my business as a modern-home builder, everyone told me I was crazy and that my idea would fail because no one else in Houston was doing it. But I knew that starting something different would allow me to stand out in the market. Through hard work, I was able to create a successful niche market for my business.
Make customer service a priority
Very early in my career, I learned to never underestimate the impact that great customer service can have on a business. As I developed and grew my company, I made a priority to resolve all customer complaints by either fixing the problem or coming to a reasonable solution with the customer. While that commitment to customer service can lead to additional expenses for your company, it will help you gain the reputation of being the owner who goes above and beyond. That reputation is an invaluable asset to a business owner. Keeping that level of commitment within your local market will strengthen your loyal customer base and attract new business.
Welcome learning opportunities
Regardless of age, starting a company provides ample opportunities to learn and grow, often from mistakes. Some of the most common mistakes young business owners make include scaling too fast, not fully understanding finances and not effectively managing employees. Even though you're eager to grow your business, and that attitude ultimately led you to success, it can also lead you into a pitfall. Before expanding, you need to have a complete and thorough understanding of your financials and the risk involved. As you continue to learn the best way to run your company and manage employees, use your passion to motivate your team to drive results and continue succeeding. It's also wise to seek advice from seasoned business owners, a trusted mentor, an advisory board or accounting experts. That's part of how I continue learning and developing as a business owner.
John Leggett is the founder and CEO of Houston-based On Point Custom Homes.
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Create trendy spaces.
For big kids – Many parents want to attract their kids to come home over breaks and spend time with them. No longer is just doing their laundry and taking them to dinner going to suffice. We have found that proximity to the inner city and nightlife is important to this demographic. Many empty-nesters are following the trend of selling their suburban homes and moving into smaller, trendier infill homes that provide modern amenities, such as a pool with outdoor living space that allows both the parents and children to entertain. The outdoor spaces typically include multiple televisions, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, hot tubs and pools.
For small kids – While the game room remains a popular option, the ability to take the interior design of that room and incorporate "cool" kid spaces is a growing trend. Custom built-in bunk beds have become a staple for On Point Custom Homes. This feature creates an awesome sleeping space and hideouts for kids in the game rooms. This room becomes a place where children can play with their friends, snuggle up with a good book or watch a movie on the big screen television. – John Leggett, CEO, On Point Custom Homes
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The Department of Health and Social Care is holding a three-week roadshow of public sign-up sessions for GP Patient Access, the free digital facility that allows people to make GP appointments and view their own health information online.
The sessions will take place in GP practices around the Island, and people can attend any session, not just the one at their own practice:
• Monday 11 September: Southern Group Practice, Castletown Road, Port Erin 10am to midday
• Tuesday 12 September: Peel Medical Centre, Albany Road, Peel 2pm to 4.30pm
• Wednesday 13 September: Promenade Medical Centre, Level 2 Chester Street Car Park, Chester Street, Douglas 10am to midday
• Thursday 14 September: Laxey Health Centre, New Road, Laxey 10am to midday
• Friday 15 September: Ballasalla Medical Centre, Main Road, Ballasalla 10am to midday
• Monday 18 September: Ramsey Group Practice, Bowring Road, Ramsey 10am to midday; Village Walk Health Centre, 1 The Village Walk, Onchan 2pm to 4pm.
• Wednesday 20 September: Finch Hill Health Centre, Kensington Road, Douglas 9.30am to 11.30am
• Thursday 21 September: Palatine Group Practice, Strang Corner Field, Braddan 2pm to 4pm
• Monday 25 September: Snaefell Surgery, Cushag Road, Anagh Coar 10am to midday; Castletown Medical Centre, Sandfield, Castletown 2pm to 4pm
• Tuesday 26 September: Kensington Health Centre, Westmoreland Road, Douglas 9am to 11am
• Thursday 28 September: Hailwood Medical Centre, 2 Hailwood Court, Governors Hill, Douglas 10am to midday.
Anyone who wishes to sign up for Patient Access – part of the Government's wider Digital Strategy – will need to be aged 16 or over and bring photographic identification (driving licence or passport) with them.
Signing-on is not restricted to the organised sessions as it is possible for people to do so at their own GP practice at any time.


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Factors Affecting the Resistance of Wire
· Length
· Temperature
· Cross sectional area
· Material
· Magnetism
The factor that we are going to change is the cross sectional area.
Hypothesis: I think that the higher the cross sectional area, the lower the resistance in the conductor will be. This is because the Resistance in a metal conductor happens because as the electrons move through the material (once a voltage has been applied) they collide with the atoms in the material and as a result lose some of their energy. The idea of resistance is simply how difficult it is for the electrons to move through a material. The more difficult it is, the more energy they lose in the material on their travels.
We define electrical resistance as the ratio of voltage to current.
The equation we use to find the resistance from the current and voltage is:
Resistance (R) = Voltage (V) ÷ Current (I)
Put more simply, it is the number of volts difference across the object when one amp of current flows. You should recall that voltage is the number of joules of energy transferred by one coulomb of charge, and that current is the number of coulombs of charge passing a place each second.
What the object is made of will have an effect on its resistance. Not all metals even are equally as good at conducting electricity. A longer length will also make it more difficult for current to flow, as there is more material to travel through.
The temperature of a metallic conductor will also affect the resistance. A hot metal has a larger resistance than a cooler one, but this is tricky to test reliably in the laboratory because the temperature has to be a lot higher to get a decent change in resistance.
Current is nothing but the rate of flow:
But when the temperature rise takes place, the lattice atoms also vibrate in their own equilibrium more vigorously impeding the flow of electric charges due to more frequent collisions.
More electrons are available to conduct the current in the wire. Collisions with lattice ions are less frequent. The Current increases and resistance decreases.
However, the cross-sectional area will also have an effect, as the larger this is, the more charge can travel simultaneously through a given length. Therefore, a larger area of cross-section actually reduces the resistance. It is like having identical lengths sat side by side to be in parallel.
The cross sectional area has a continuous variable, i.e. one that is measured and can have any value. You can put your results onto a point graph and get meaningful conclusions. That is why I have chosen to change the cross sectional area of the conductor.
The main equation that describes the resistive behavior of a piece of uniform metallic wire is R = resistance in ohms
r = resistivity in ohm-metres
l = length in metres
A = area of cross-section in square-metres
The resistivity is simply a constant number for the particular material that makes the numbers work out in S.I. units. The resistivity of Constantan wire is 47× 10 Wm. Different materials have different resistivities; the higher the resistivity the larger the resistance for a given length and cross-section.
We can see from this equation that if the material and area are kept constant, then the equation shows that resistance is directly proportional to the length assuming the wire is uniform. Hence, if you double the length, you double the resistance. As I have said already, it is like having two identical resistors in series.
To verify this you will need to take many values of resistance and length, and then plot resistance against length on a graph. If the graph is a straight line through the origin of the graph then you have verified the equation.
Now, taking cross-section you can either measure the resistance for wire from...
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Our hotels are on the coast and ideally situated for the beach as well as the Misano MotoGP circuit and a great location from which to sample many of Italy's delights including Tavullia, the hometown and shrine to local hero Valentino Rossi.
The Misano circuit, officially known as 'Marco Simoncelli World Circuit' is only a short distance from the hotels so at the end of the day you can still be back in time to cool off in the pool. Your included San Marino MotoGP 2018 race ticket gives two day access to Grandstand D which is an uncovered stand overlooking the final section of the track and back straight. The stand has views of a giant screen and seats are numbered. Please note that the Misano circuit has very limited public viewing and tickets only provide entrance to your allocated grandstand
For 2018 we have included a fully inclusive flight and airport transfer option to make your journey to the Misano MotoGP as easy and carefree as possible.


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By Claire W. Staley
Black Widow, or Natasha Romanoff, is a spy in the Marvel Comics universe and, most recently, in the film Avengers: Age of Ultron. She is not the typical super hero, but she's not a villain, either. She's someone with both good and bad clearly etched into her character. She doesn't pretend either way, and she takes the world at full force. She is a goddess of war and a champion of not-so-hero-heroes. She's the one with the past we know is sketchy but we just believe, deep down, she's on the good side.
She is not, however, a mother. Parenthood is a large issue for most of the Avengers because Hawkeye (aka Clint Barton) has a family in the film.
But not Black Widow. While Black Widow's inability to have children highlights the fact that having children inhibits women's careers across all fields, the way it was handled was disappointing. Barton, as a male, had a family at the same time as being a superhero. This was not an option for Romanoff, as she is a woman, and she is not allowed to have those kind of attachments to children or accept the kind of bodily change that comes with pregnancy. So the choice is removed. The other guys are allowed to flirt and have children without being called into question if they so choose.
But not Black Widow. This can be paralleled in modern society, as having children almost always inhibits a woman's career. More and more women, however, are deciding not to have children for various reasons, including to focus more on their careers. Women are constantly being called "slut" and "whore" as they exercise their choices involving their sexuality. Meanwhile, men are not impacted by their choice to have a family, have sex, or flirt, as Barton, Stark (Ironman), Thor, and Rogers (Captain America) are not inhibited by it.
Black Widow is the only female Avenger in the group at the outset in the movie, and her character's personality is incomplete without the ability to have children. Being a superhero, having decent romantic and platonic relationships, and saving good people from death is just not enough. She has to have kids and a house and a family, despite the fact that Stark and Thor are quite content not having kids.
Captain America is the only other superhero who might be interested in settling down, but we don't see him complaining about his lack of offspring. Actually, it seems hard to believe he would put people he loves in danger. Moreover, it seems hard to believe that any of them would bring families into the world when they could die at any moment, or their families could be used against them.
Black Widow, in contrast, wants a family like Barton. She doesn't care that it isn't practical or it would be dangerous. It doesn't matter she's almost always about to die. Her womanly role has been taken from her, leaving her to console the self-loathing Hulk (Bruce Banner) like a child. She's always picking up after the boys, as she states, and she's the one with enough feminine touch to bring Banner back from his monster state using various methods of motherly speaking and lullabies.
When Banner tells her he can't have children, Romanoff tells him she can't either. It is the most haunting part of her, that she can't have kids. In fact, the Scarlet Witch uses this to distract her from battle. Her inability to produce offspring literally gets in the way of her saving the world. Isn't her ability to save the world independent of her sexuality, like the other male superheroes? Apparently
Marvel and the movie's producers reduced Black Widow's role and personality to someone who only believes she's worthy if she can give birth. We needed her soft side, her broken side, but we also needed her to understand that her fertility has nothing to do with her ability to be a hero and save people. We needed her to not be given the womanly role of child-bearer for once. We needed her to be a champion because she is a champion, and we needed that to not be put in jeopardy because of her sex.