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Announcing the Retirement of Steven Law
We are at once happy and sad to announce the retirement of our founder, Steven Law, from Calgary Alternative Support Services.
Steven started CASS in 1988 working in the capacity of Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, while also providing direct support to clients over the years, up until now. His philosophies and values towards supporting marginalized populations are inspirational and worthy of admiration. Over the last 31 years Steven has seen his agency grow 45-fold. Starting by supporting 70 individuals through one funder to now supporting approximately 500 individuals through eight different funders.
Steven will be deeply missed, but we can only feel happy for him after many years of service. His accomplishments will always be there to remind us of how important he was to the development of the CASS we know today. His commitment and dedication will be greatly missed. Filling his shoes will be an almost impossible task.
Calgary Alternative Support Services will continue to operate under the direction of Mylaine Tsaprailis, Stacy Schikowsky and Tracey Reece who are all long-term employees. Together they share Steven's vision and mission for the work he began in 1988 and will strive to uphold his legacy.
Steven will be supporting CASS through his retirement transition for the next short time. His official last day with CASS will be June 30, 2019. Should you wish to offer your farewell's he can be contacted at the CASS office until that date.
We wish Steven all the very best in this exciting new chapter of his life.
The CASS Family
Check out this month's issue for Bike Safety Tips and extra "happenings" at CASS!
CASS has two sets of two tickets to the Calgary Stampeders game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders for Friday May 31 @ 7pm, Row 5, Section X. There will be a draw on May 22nd for these tickets. If you want to be entered into the draw, please call CASS reception at (403) 283-0611.
MoMo Movement is holding a draw for 2 free tickets to their performance of "The Mind Palace" running from June 14-16. People who want to enter the draw are encouraged to make a drawing of their "Mind Palace (Imagination). You can enter the draw by calling (403) 283-0611 and asking for the Resource Facilitator, by responding to this email, or by handing me your drawing directly.
The Calgary Society of Community Opportunities is starting their Spring session for Social Skills programs on May 13th. Movement, Drumming, baking, and more programs are available. Please see the attached class description sheet and registration form.
Did you know that Calgary has an affordable mobile food market? On Tuesdays and Wednesdays the market is in either Sunalta, Bridgeland, Pineridge Shaganappi or Manchester. You can find more information and the schedule at https://yyc.rescuefood.ca/cmm-project/ Anyone can take part in the market, which aims to have all of the food selling for less than you would have to pay at any grocery store, and to stock fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, bread, and some non-perishables. It is also a great opportunity tovolunteer, and you can find out more about that through the link above.
May 13: Cleaning Essentials @ location TBA. 7-8:30pm. Learn how to make your own cleaning products. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cleaning-essentials-tickets-60915642326?aff=allevents
May 15: Opportunity for all: Canada's First Poverty Reduction Strategy @United Way Social Impact Lab (209 8 Ave SW) 1-2:30pm. Learn about the new plan to reduce poverty in Canada. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/opportunity-for-all-canadas-poverty-reduction-strategy-info-session-tickets-60891191192?aff=ebapi
May 15: Outdoor Market Season Opener @ Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmer's Market (1320 5 Ave NW) 3-7pm. Celebrate Spring with food, games, activities and giveaways.
May 17: Free Yoga Class @ Central Library (800 3 St SE) 3-3:45 pm. Space is milited, so please register through https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-yoga-class-in-central-public-library-calgary-may-17-2019-tickets-60540716914?aff=efbeventtix
May 17: Ratatouille- Free Family Movie Night @ Triwood Community Association (2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW) 6pm. Bring pillows, blankets etc. to have a cozy movie night. There will be snacks available for sale, as well.
May 7-June 25: Powerchair Soccer and Para Soccer @ Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE) Find out more about the programs at http://www.acpsa.ca/calgary
May 13: Drop-In Figure and Still-Life Drawing @ New Motion Gallery (2001 10 Ave SW) 7-9pm. $10 for still life, $20 for figure drawing, bring your own supplies. To pre-register/pay go to https://squareup.com/store/motion-gallery-society/item/drop-in-drawing
May 17-19: Otafest 2019 @ Calgary Telus Convention Centre (120 9 Ave SE) This event is all things anime. Find out more at https://otafest.com/
May 18: Spring Concert/Art Salon @ New Motion Gallery (2001 10 Ave SW) 2-5pm. Check out local performing artists and musicians. Admission is $10, free for anyone under 18. https://www.facebook.com/events/986267618247775/?active_tab=discussion
May 2-16: Children's Art Exhibition @ Calgary Municipal Building (800 MacLeod Tr SE) 6am-6pm. Artwork from North Mount Pleasant Art Center and Wildflower Art Center will be on display.
May 7: Behind the Scenes Tour @ Glenbow Museum (130 9 Ave SE) 1:30-2:30pm. Comb through the Glenbow's archives with the museum's President and CEO. You can register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/behind-the-scenes-curators-picks-tour-of-the-glenbow-museum-tickets-60578743653
May 8: YYC Trees: Tree Pests & Disease @ Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE) 6:15-7:45 pm. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yyc-trees-tree-pests-disease-tickets-55779199086?aff=ebdssbdestsearch there will need to be a minimum of 15 attendees for this to go ahead.
May 9-June 8: Dianne Hove @ Alberta Craft Gallery (1721 29 Ave SW) Learn more about the inspiration and techniques Dianne uses to make ceramic pottery. 11am-5pm.
May 10-12: May Classic II @ Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW) https://www.sprucemeadows.com/tournaments/view_tournament.jsp?id=19 has all of the info.
May 11: Water Treatment Plant Tour @Glenmore Water Treatment Plant (1668 56 Ave SW) 10am-Noon and 1-3pm. For more info and tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/glenmore-water-treatment-plant-tour-may-2019-tickets-58793939255?aff=allevents Register ASAP, these tours sell out very quickly.
May 11: Calgary Stampeders Fanfest @ McMahon Stadium (1817 Crowchild Trail NW) 9am-2pm. Free pancake breakfast, live music, free samples and more.
May 11: Family Stargazing @ Ralph Klien Park (12350 84 St )6:30-9:30pm. There will be presentations from the Royal Astronomical Society and equipment set up to check out the worlds beyond us. Bring your own mug for free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
May 11: Grand Re-opening @ Calgary Harley-Davidson (2475 Pegasus Rd NE) Live music, fresh displays and more.
May 11: Spring Market @ Triwood Community Association (2244 Chicoutimi Dr NWw) 9am-3pm.
May 11 & 12: Calgary Spring Fibre Festival @ Crossroads Market (1235 26 Ave SE) Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm. See demonstrations, and meet vendors and other people interested in fibre arts in Calgary.
May 11 & 12: Riverview Artists Spring Show and Sale @ Killarney-Glengarry Community Hal (2828 28 St SW) Sat 10am-4pm, Sun Noon-4pm. Check out the work of 12 local artists using various styles and techniques.
May 12: Monthly Open House @ AVRO Museum (229 Avro Lane—near the Springbank airport) 11am-2pm. Check out their work on a The Avro Arrow replica, and for a donation you can experience a flight simulator.
May 10: Black & White Movie Nights- King Kong @ Fort Calgary (750 9 Ave SE) Movie starts at 7pm, doors at 6:15. Admission is $15.
May 10-12: CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale @ Calgary Curling Club (720 3 St NW) Opens at 9am each day, ends 9pm Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday. Entrance fee is $2, and the books are dirt cheap. Parking will be free in both the Curling Club parking lot and the Calgary Parking Authority lot just off memorial drive, east of the curling club for this event.
April 29 - May 5 events and activities
CASS will be hosting an information session from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about the Disability Tax Credit and the Registered Disability Savings Plan on May 10th, 2019 from 1-2:30pm. Everyone is welcome. You will learn about what these credits and benefits are, and what the process is to apply. Part of the presentation will also cover common scams and how to avoid them.
On Monday May 14th, from 1:-2:30 pm there will be a knitting group meeting at the CASS office to chat, trade patterns, and offer encouragement to new and expert knitters and crocheters. This group is free and open to anyone from CASS. If you have any questions or want to know more, please contact rachel.janzen@c-a-s-s.org
Apr 30: Vecova's 50th Anniversary Party @ Vecova (3304 33 St NW) 3-6pm. Music dancing, food and a raffle.
May 1: Free Yoga Class @ Central Library (800 3 St SE) 9:30-11:45am. Free, gentle yoga class. You will need to register through https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-yoga-class-in-central-public-library-calgary-may-01-2019-tickets-60542714890?aff=ebdssbdestsearch as there are only 25 spots available.
May 1: Mad Max Ride YYC "Make your own costume" workshop @ Fuse 33 Makerspace (1720 Radisson Dr SE) 6-9pm. Get together to make costumes for the upcoming Mad Max themed Critical Mass Bike Ride on June 22. https://www.shopreworks.ca/events/
May 3-Jun 16: CHROMA—Public Art Installation at SouthCentre Mall (100 Anderson Rd SE) Original public art by local artists in the Mall's Centre Court. This installation will be open during regular mall hours.
May 3: Calgary Night Market @ Eau Claire Mall (200 Barclay Parade SW) 5-11pm. Vendors, games, and a DJ.
May 4: Workshop Studio's Spring Fling @ Workshop Studios (2501 ALyth Road SE) Noon-6pm. There is a ton going on at this Open Studio, including a fundraiser for the Calgary Humane Society). https://www.facebook.com/events/395222067699331/
May 4: Parkdale Art Club Spring Art Sale @ Parkdale Centre (3512 5 Ave NW) 10am-4pm. Refreshments and original local art for sale.
May 5: Mount Pleasant Potters Guild Spring Pottery Market @ Triwood Community Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW) 10am-4pm. Hand-made functional and decorative pottery.
May 5: Building Sacred Bridges @ Beth Tzedec Congregation (1325 SW Glenmore Train) 7-8:30pm. works by Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Christian participants. Donations welcome, and will go towards Habitat for Humanity.
May 3-5: Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show @ Vivo (11950 Country Village Link NE) Fri 1-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Admission is $7 per day, $10 for the weekend.
May 3: "Most Imaginary Worlds" with Inside Out Theatre (cSpace King Edward (1721 29 Ave SW) 7pm. Tcikets are $20 each. http://www.insideouttheatre.com/in-performance
May 4: Calgary Horticultural Society Garden Show @ Max Bell (1001 Barlow Tr SE) Admission is $15. And there will be speakers, workshops, and activities. https://www.calhort.org/whats-happening/garden-show-2019-calgary-horticultural-society/?
May 5: Calgary Music Collector's show @ Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90 Ave SE) 11am-4pm. Regular Admission is $5, if you want to get in early (9:30am), admission is $10. There will be more than 100 vendors selling records, tapes, cds and memorabilia.
April 22-28 events and activities
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Alberta has opened registration for their summer programs, including art, music, gardening and more. Please see https://www.cpalberta.com/calgary-programs/ for more info and to register.
The International Jazz Days Festival is running from April 24-30 this year, with free live music each day throughout the city. There are some paid shows, as well. Find out more at https://www.jazzyyc.com/international-jazz-days/ or check out the attached schedule.
The Calgary Comic Expo is also happening from April 25-28, featuring the cast of Back to the Future! You can find the Expo's accessibility policy at https://www.calgaryexpo.com/en/plan-your-visit/accessibility.html and all other info about the event through that site as well.
Apr 22: Seed Saving 101 @ Community Natural Foods (1304 10 Ave SW) 7-8:30pm. Learn how to save seeds from your garden to use next year.
Apr 24: Demystifying Basic Income @ CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) 6:30pm. If you want to know more about what basic income means, and could mean for you, this is a great workshop. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Apr 26: Parade of Wonders @ 8 St & Stephen Ave, to Olympic Plaza. Starts at 10:30am, as part of the Calgary Comic Expo. All parade participants must be in full costume, spectators are very welcome though! For more info and to register as a participant, go to https://www.calgaryexpo.com/en/attractions/pow-parade-of-wonders.html
Apr 26-29: Calgary City Nature Challenge @ everywhere within city limits. Take photos and upload them to www.iNaturalist.ca , then from Apr 30-May 5, explore www.iNaturalist.ca to identify the photos taken from around the city. All info can be found at http://citynatureyyc.ca/participate/
Apr 27: Community Breakfast @ Inside Out Theatre community space, Eau Claire Mall (200 Barclay Parade SW) 10 am-1pm. This free waffle breakfast is open to anyone, and geared towards finding out what programs people want to see from Inside Out Theatre. Go to http://www.insideouttheatre.com/community-events to find out more or to reserve your breakfast spot.
Apr 27: Spring arts & crafts sale @ Scenic Acres Community Centre (8825 Scurfield Dr NW) 9am-2pm. Local artisan and crafter booths, with a raffle in support of the Calgary Humane Society. http://scenicacresca.ca/events/spring-arts-and-crafts-sale/ has all of the info.
Apr 27: Ramadan & Eid Bazaar @ Forest Heights Community Association (4909 Forego Ave SE) 10am-4pm. Food, festive decorations, and lots more.
Apr 27: Experience the Reservoir @ South Glenmore Park (9035 24 St SW) 1-4pm. this is an all-ages scavenger hunt to help you get to know the reservoir area better.
Apr 22: Community Yoga with Tawfiq @ Sunalta Community Hall (1627 10 Ave SW) 5:45-6:45 pm. Admission by donation.
Apr 23: Engaging with Elders @ CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) 6pm. This event is the first in a monthly series of Elder Circles. This month is a gathering with Helmer Twoyoungmen of the Stoney Nakota Nation, who will be sharing Indigenous stories and wisdom. Suggested donation of $15 goes toward the Elder who is sharing each month.
Apr 23: Survival Plant Walk @ Pearce Estate Park (1440 17A St SE) 10am-Noon. Learn about the edible, medicinal and practical plants that grow all around us. Suggested donation of $10-20 per person, but no one is turned away. Learn more at https://www.wisewoodapothecary.com/survival-plant-walks
Apr 27: MOSAIC Family Eid Mela @ Falconridge Castleridge Community Association (95 Falshire Dr NE) Admission is $2, tons of stalls with food, activities, games and shopping heading up to Ramadan.
Apr 26& 27: Ujamaa Grandma's Fabric and Yarn Sale @Woodcliff United Church (5010 Spruce Drive SW) 10am-7pm both days. Admission is $2. This annual sale is HUGE and you can find amazing deals on all sorts of fibre craft supplies.
Apr 27 & 28: Calgary Pet Expo @ Spruce Meadows, $10 at the door, $8 in advance from http://calgarypetexpo.com/ pets, products, and entertainment for all types of animal friends.
Apr 27 & 28: Spring Food Truck Frenzy @ C-Square, East village (7 Ave & 4 St SE) 11am-7pm. $5 admission for the weekend, plus the cost of food you want to try, free entry for seniors. There will be live music and DJs for entertainment.
The Calgary Reads Big Book Sale is coming up next month, and they are looking for volunteers. If you would like to support this giant community book sale, please check out the volunteer orientation from 1:30-2:45 at the Calgary Curling Club, 720 3 St NW.
Apr 17: National Canadian Film Day @ Various theatres, various times. Free Canadian movies throughout the city. For the schedule, see https://canadianfilmday.ca/see-a-film/events-listing/?province=AB&city=Calgary
Apr 18: Nose Hill Nature Walk @ Brisebois Drive entrance to Nose Hill Park, 8:30-10:30am. Join a morning group nature walk
Apr 19: Easter Petting Zoo @ Westbrook Mall (1200 37 St SW) Noon-5pm.
Apr 20: Easter Petting Zoo @ Marlborough Mall (3800 Memorial Dr NE) 10am-6pm.
Apr 20: Palette Fine Art Show @ Triwood Community Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW) 10am-4pm.
Apr 15: The New Millennium- Foothills Concert Band @ Leacock Theatre, MRU (4825 Mount Roayl Gate SW). Tickets are $15 to this 50th anniversary performance. https://www.facebook.com/events/2272140746438812/
Apr 17-21: Calgary International Auto & Truck Show @ BMO Centre. Wed Noon-9:30pm, Thurs-Sat 10am-9:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Tickets are $12.50. http://www.autoshowcalgary.com/
Apr 18: Call of the Wetland @ Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre (13931 Woodpath Rd SW) Learn more about citizen science, and how we can all help support local wetlands. Free for members, $10 for general admission.
Apr 18-20: Easter @ the Calgary Farmers Market (510 77 Ave SE) 10am-2pm. Recommended cash donation of $5 to the Calgary Food Bank
Apr 19& 20: Easter Eggstravaganza @ The Calgary Zoo (1300 Zoo Rd NE) Regular hours and admission rates apply. Get your Spring on at this annual events filled with activities, animals and free stuff.
Apr 22-28: Calgary Underground Film Festival @ Globe Cinema (617 8 Ave SW) Various times, tickets range from $8-$10 per film. You can see the schedule and get more information at https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/schedule
CASS Report - APRIL 2019
The CASS Senior Leadership Team identified five strategic objectives to focus on over the course of this year. Take a look at what the team will be working towards. . .
CASS SLT Terms of Reference - V1.4
CASS Job Description - director - Senior Leadership Team Member - V1.0
The documents can be found on the news page of this website and the team would welcome any thoughts or comments that you might have.
Don't miss this opportunity to share your input by sending an email to cass@c-a-s-s.org
The Advisory Forum will be meeting on Wednesdays, April 10th and 24th - learn more about self-advocacy and the upcoming provincial election!
April 8-14 events and activities
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities has some great videos about some of the issues in the upcoming Alberta election, including housing, caregivers, accessibility, etc. If you would like to learn more about issues that are important to our daily lives, check out https://vadsociety.ca/social-action
Apr 8: Alberta election: community discussion about the issues facing people with disabilities @ Central Library (800 3 St SE) Noon-2pm. You can register for this event though https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/alberta-elections-community-discussion-with-party-representatives-tickets-59355386559 or just show up. There will be party representatives at the discussion, and lots of good conversation about things the things that matter to our daily lives in the upcoming election.
Apr 10: Free Energy Saving Workshop @ Crowfoot library (8665 Nose Hill Dr NW) 6:30-8pm. If you missed the workshop held at Cass on April 1st, there are still lots of chances to get some tips on how to save energy in your home, and a free kits full of things that will help you save money on your utility bills.
Apr 12: Calgary Night Market @ Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW) 4-10pm. Local DJ, Games, arts and crafts, and a great local market https://www.facebook.com/events/327909231136329/
Apr 13: Calgary Law Day @ Calgary Courts Centre (601 5 St SW) 9am-3pm. Mock Trials, Panels, stories and workshops. See https://lawdayalberta.weebly.com/schedule--activities6.html for the schedule.
Apr 13: Staying Safe Online @ Central Library (800 3 St SE) 1pm. Learn about internet safety.
Apr 13: Spring Art Show @ Bow Cliff Centre (3375 Spruce Drive SW) 10am-3pm. Meet instructors, learn about classes, and see the artist's work coming out of this program.
Apr 13: Calgary Artists Society Spring Show and Sale @ Parkdale United Church (2919 8 Ave NW) 9am-4pm. original paintings by 45 local artists.
Apr 14: Hop & Shop @ Crescent Heights Community Association (1101 2 St NW) 10am-3pm. Clothing swap, mini market and Easter egg hunt.
Mar 27-June 9: ROAR: Exploring queer history and gender identity @ Lougheed House (707 13 Ave SW) There are a number of events exploring queer history in Calgary. See www.roar.lougheedhouse.com for info, prices and tickets.
Apr 10-13: Picture This… Film Festival @ Calgary Scope Society (219 18 st SE) This annual international disability film festival is in its 18th year. One-day passes are $10, $7.50 for students, seniors, and low-income support programs. Please see https://www.ptff.org/ for more info.
Apr 11: Adults Only Night : Science and Science Fiction @ Telus SPARK Science Centre (220 St George's Dr NE) 5-9pm. Regular admission rates apply, or you can sign one of CASS' s community partner cards to get in for free. http://sparkscience.ca/experience-telus-spark/events/science-and-science-fiction
Apr 13: We Are All Treaty People @ cSPACE King Edward Studio Theatre (1721 29 Ave SW) performances start at 2pm and 7pm. "The play's intent is to promote healing and to inspire positive relationships across cultures and generations". Tickets are $18.90 and can be purchased through https://tickets.questtheatre.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=391
Apr 13: The Fibre Shindig @ Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Associaiton (1320 5 Ave NW) 10am-4pm. Admission is $5 for adults. Spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, etc.
Apr 13-14: Kitties n' Blooms cat show @ Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Drive SW) 9am-4:30pm. Adult admission is $6, $4 for seniors.
Apr 13-14: Supertrain @ Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE) 9am-15. Admission is $15 to Canada's largest model train show! https://www.supertrain.ca/


Seminar consisted of 2 stages. During the first stage sector unions of FPKr identifies main areas, problems and challenges and developed approach to planning union sector strategy. At the second stage participants tried to incorporate sector strategy into the overall policy of FPKr aimed at elimination of CL at the national level.
Intensive and fruitful discussion disclosed a whole complex of problems directly and indirectly influencing the use of child labour. This broad picture involves not only economic, but also social cultural issues, traditions, legal and illegal immigration, government labour policies, informal economy, etc.
It has been recognized that only joint efforts of all interested parties, including unions, natural allies among the NGOs, enforcement of government CL policy and socially responsible business may really change situation.
Some unions from the sectors where CL does not exist also found their role and place in a joint effort. Thus medical workers and teachers unions recognized their role in education of people on the adverse impact of CL on kid's health, family and human values.
Interestingly enough that while looking for the most effective scenario of cooperation in CL elimination both sector unions and FPKr leaders came to conclusion that current structure and functions of the unions require basic changes and that union capacity building element should be integral part of the future work.
The work will continue with two sector union's strategic planning workshops in the fall and a 4 day workshop finally identifying strategy and action plan for the unions struggle against chills labour.


I'm trying to imagine what would happens if gravity is cancelled. I assume that without air, if the effect of gravity were to disappear I would fly off Earth on a tangential line. But with the air dragging me along would I ascend straight up or at an angle?
Or maybe the jetpack doesn't even cancel out gravity but does something else?
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New images show off Oppo's potential camera capabilities.
The Oppo Reno is the official name of Oppo's latest camera phone – you know, the one with a massive 10x zoom.
The phone has been teased for a while now. Its camera capabilities were revealed back in January and then shown off once more at an event prior to MWC 2019.
The Oppo Reno is poised to launch in April and we finally have some sample images from the phone and a better idea as to just what its zoom is capable of.
The images first appeared on Chinese social network Weibo and were picked up by mega leaker Venkatesh Babu.G on Twitter.
The first batch are actually pretty clever. Presumably made for marketing purposes, they show off a number of famous landmarks at a distance, and then a close-up of these landmarks taken by the zoom.
If the images are to be believed then there isn't a jagged edge of bit of pixelation in sight so we are certainly into best camera phone territory.
The second, and newer, leak is of some sample images reportedly taken from the Oppo Reno. These images show off the camera phone's 48MP capabilities.
When it comes to cameras. the Oppo Reno is set to have a triple lense setup on the back, comprising: 48 MP (f/1.8, 1/2-inch sensor), 20 MP (f/2.6 with autofocus) and a TOF 3D camera with 10x zoom.
The front-facing camera will be a 16MP variant (f2.0, 1/3.1-inch sensor).


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Bee stalkers
Two undergraduate students are assisting with a vital project to protect bee populations.
Bee populations around the world are declining rapidly. And two third year Agricultural Science and Science students have been contributing to a major international research project to find out why.
MengYong Lim, 20, and Allanna Russell, 20, have been helping researchers from the University's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the CSIRO tag honey bees with tiny Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags.
The tags monitor the bees' movements in and out of the hive, allowing the researchers to build a picture of what a healthy hive looks like.
MengYong and Allanna were both awarded Dean's Summer Research Scholarships, allowing them to experience what it's like conducting academic research.
Image courtesy of CSIRO.
MengYong said it was exciting to contribute to the bee project.
"I really enjoyed the whole process and I learned a lot.
"I like insects and microbiology, so I approached lecturers within those areas. The bee project appealed to me a lot at that time.
"I got a little taster of what Honours year would be like, so that was fun.
How do you tag a tiny bee?
After tagging hundreds of bees, MengYong and Allanna are bee-tagging experts.
There's two different ways to tag bees.
"At the apiaries, in a bee suit, you pull out frames where the honey bees are buzzing around. You have two pairs of tweezers and usually you aim for the bees that have their head inside the comb.
As the thorax is exposed, you can gently take your tweezers and stick on the RFID tag with superglue. You give it a few seconds to dry and it doesn't affect the bee's flying. You want to make sure it can go about its business normally, Meng said.
Another method is attaching the tags to newly hatched bees.
"At the later stage of the project we took frames and put them into an incubator. There is a certain temperature that suits them. Bees hatch overnight and then emerge. Because they've just hatched they are soft and their exoskeletons haven't hardened yet. They can't fly or sting you and you can gently stick it on."
Allanna said the project as a whole was about tracking the comings and goings of bees to measure what the movements of a healthy hive should look like.
The work is best done in Australia because we are free of the Varroa mite that is contributing to bee declines overseas.
"In Australia we don't have the mite so we can see what a completely healthy hive looks like," she said.
Bees don't travel very far, maybe five kilometres. But if a single bee with the mite found its way to a hive, the mite would be here. It's a massive deal and Australia has to be really careful.
About MengYong:
MengYong is originally from Malaysia and came to the University in 2014 to study his degree in Agricultural Science. His parents encouraged him to study abroad to experience a new place and a different culture.
"I like Tassie a lot, especially the environment here, it's very scenic. I love zoology and plant science, so it seems to make more sense coming here compared to the big cities. Don't get me wrong, I still like big cities, but Tassie is so different from where I came from it just draws me in.
When I was really young, I used to watch a lot of documentaries with my parents. I am a big fan of David Attenborough, so that fuelled my interest in wildlife.
MengYong received a scholarship that supports 25 per cent of his study fee, which he says "helps a lot."
"I was really worried about communication, but it's not as hard as it seems. Most people here are just polite and friendly."
MengYong is unsure exactly what his future holds, but he said it could see him working with insects again.
"It will depend but I wouldn't say no to being an entomologist."
About Allanna:
Allanna is in the final year of her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Zoology. She loves learning about insects.
Lots of people are interested in mammals. But insects make up around 80 per cent of all species. There's so many of them. They pretty much rule the world.
"I'm interested in physiology, which is why bugs are fantastic. They're tiny and so different to everything else. Their physiology is fantastic - they breathe through just having holes in their sides," she said.
"Most insects are quite solitary. But bees have a well-defined class system and jobs. That's how they're able to work so effectively.
"No-one likes bugs really - they should, bugs are fantastic. Bees particularly are really important. If I was to do Honours I'd definitely focus on insects."
For more information on the CSIRO project, click here.
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Agricultural Science graduate MengYong loves nature and getting hands-on with research and science.
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Music Mountain was founded in 1930 by Jacques Gordon, founder and first violinist of the Gordon String Quartet, with the primary mission of education through the performance of chamber music, specifically, the string quartet literature. This mission is realized by bringing together professionals, amateurs, adults, and children, by developing new audiences, and by providing easy access to live music for the surrounding community.
Now in its eighth decade, Music Mountain continues to serve this mission by hosting leading artists from all over the world who head prestigious teaching programs and enrich audiences through dazzling performances.
The mission is further enhanced through the broadcasts of the Music Mountain Chamber Music concerts, made possible by the generous support of Edward R. Hamilton, Bookseller, of Falls Village, CT. Starting with one station in 1937, these concerts are now heard on over 125 stations nationwide and, through the facilities of the European Broadcast Union, by listeners in over 35 other countries.
Music Mountain is in the mountain town of Falls Village, CT. In addition to its scenic beauty, it offers feelings of calm, peace, and tranquility. The property itself has very little cell service and limited wifi access, so it's the perfect place to unplug and refocus. Meals taken together in the big house create a sense of family, and after-dinner chamber readings make stronger our professional and personal ties.
Gordon Hall
Music Mountain and its marvelous setting are justly famed for both the musicians and the audience. The centerpiece is Gordon Hall – one of the finest chamber music facilities in the country. With seating for 335 and legendary acoustics, Gordon Hall provides a lovely, resonant sound and audiences can enjoy views of the grounds from every seat or from the lawn, permitting listeners to savor music and nature as one.
Trails and Surrounding Areas
Beyond the Music Mountain property, there are many walking trails and nearby towns to explore. Towns of Salisbury, Canaan, Cornwall, and Sharon each provide a unique charm and experience, should you wish to venture beyond the festival grounds.
We are a small team, but we are dedicated to helping as best we can. Please email us with your questions!
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Oscars Week: My Final Predictions | You gotta get a critic.
You can find the full nomination list here. I'm predicting four statues for The Shape of Water, but after last year's Moonlight win, anything can happen.
Should Win: Call Me By Your Name. Or Get Out.
Should Win: After several exhausting blockbusters, Christopher Nolan completely surprised me with Dunkirk, finding a real humanity at the heart of a breathless spectacle. But he won't win.
Should Win: No qualms with Frances winning in a powerhouse category.
Should Win: Timothée Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name is the clear standout.
Should Win: While Janney is good, Laurie Metcalf in Lady Bird had a richer character and dug deeper.
Should Win: Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project. I'm a sucker for quieter performances, I guess.
Should Win: James Ivory (with a debt owed to André Aciman's novel).
Will Win: Tough race, but I predict Jordan Peele for Get Out will eke out Martin McDonagh for Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Should Win: Jordan Peele, Get Out.
Will Win: It's neck and neck between Dunkirk and Blade Runner 2049. My hunch is Roger A. Deakins (14 nominations, 0 wins!) for Blade Runner 2049 finally has enough support this year.
Should Win: Blade Runner 2049 was visually incredible. Give Deakins his damn Oscar already!
Will Win: Icarus (due to the lucky timing of voting during the Olympics).
Will Win: Heroin(e). The two most topical nominees are about opioids vs. police violence (Traffic Stop), so they're the likely frontrunners.
Should Win: It would be fun to see Baby Driver pull this off.
Will Win: A Fantastic Woman (Chile) is the most high-profile nominee, and might just beat out The Insult and The Square.
Should Win: Phantom Thread, Jonny Greenwood. No one else is writing music like this.
Should Win: I'd usually say nothing, because Original Song is the dumbest Oscars category. But I'd love to see a surprise win for Sufjan Stevens's "Mystery of Love" (Call Me By Your Name).
Should Win: The art and set direction are the best thing about The Shape of Water.
Will Win: I expect the heartwarming The Silent Child (about a mute 5-year-old) will tug enough heartstrings to beat the school-shooting short DeKalb Elementary.


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So with out additional ado (american/french clever huh?) I give you Attempt READING an actual Science Fiction Book! Yes reading and understanding a science fiction book can actually lead to growing your personal brain and is obviously not for absolutely everyone, particularly here in TN but it has worked for me. I'm researching for a science fiction novel and there are so several subjects to investigation it is ridiculous.
Now I'm no prude or something, I adore a nice dose of fantasy just as considerably as the subsequent guy, but very good, nicely-researched, and plausible science in science fiction can be a a lot needed breath of fresh air from this wonderful genre that's all but abandoned such interest to detail. As most of the image requires location in a ship with a robot (voiced by Kevin Spacey), our protagonist, and his mysterious doppelganger, there is really not a lot to get into over the films science.


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Can I get a business loan with a 500 credit score?
Generally, you should be able to find a startup loan as long as you have at least a few months in business and your credit score is at least 500. You'll also need to show that you have sufficient income (personal or business, depending on the lender's requirements) to repay the loan.
How can I get a loan to open a restaurant?
10 Restaurant Financing Options to Consider
A term loan from a "brick and mortar" bank.
An alternative loan.
A small business association loan, also known as an SBA Loan.
A merchant cash advance.
A business line of credit.
Funds or equity from friends and family.
Equipment financing.
Which food business is most profitable?
The number one most profitable food and beverage business is a bubble tea shop. It's the most profitable because the cost of goods sold (COGS) is relatively low. It ranges from 10% to 15%. The items are also super easy to make and it is relatively simple to keep the quality consistent.
How do I start a restaurant from scratch?
How to Start a Business: Opening a Restaurant
Work in a Restaurant.
Know Your Target Market.
Select a Service Style and Food Concept.
Develop a Business Plan.
Create a Menu.
Choose a Location and Layout.
Get Funding.
Familiarize Yourself With Safety Regulations.
Is it hard to open a restaurant?
It's more like a "work hard and make a living" industry. A hard reality is that many restaurants fail during their first year, frequently due to a lack of planning. But that doesn't mean your food-service business has to be an extremely complex operation. It's a lucrative business.
What are the responsibilities of a restaurant owner?
Essential duties highlighted on a Restaurant Owner example resume are coordinating staff, observing the preparation and serving of food, maintaining inventories, adhering to food safety regulations, allocating resources, administering payroll, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Can you open a restaurant without being a chef?
Starting a restaurant with no cooking experience is definitely a challenge, but not an impossible one. Make sure that you're ready to put in the effort necessary and work your way up if you want to make it a success.
Can you start a business with bad credit and no money?
It's not easy to find money to start a business if your personal credit is bad, but it can be done. Plus, bad credit (or even no credit) will make it very difficult for business owners to obtain unsecured working capital for items like marketing, payroll, or even office supplies.
How much does a restaurant owner make a week?
Top Earners $107,000 $2,057
75th Percentile $100,000 $1,923
Average $72,600 $1,396
25th Percentile $38,000 $730
How do I get funding for a startup business with bad credit?
Funding Options for Bad Credit Risks
Look beyond credit cards and bank loans for financing. Studies show that credit card and bank financing account for just 25 percent of the total funding needs of early-stage entrepreneurs.
Seek loans from your relatives and friends.
Investigate microlenders and web-based lenders.
Don't overlook gifts and grants.
How can I start a small restaurant with no money?
How to Open a Restaurant With No Money
Start in a restaurant incubator.
Apply for restaurant loans or explore capital opportunities.
Find an investor — or even better, an angel investor.
Get creative with crowdfunding.
Consider starting with a pop-up, food truck, or catering business first.
Ask your landlord for options.
How can I get a 7a loan?
To qualify for a 7(a) loan, a business must meet the SBA's definition of a small business (having less than 250 to 1,500 employees, depending on the industry your business is in). Your company must also be run for-profit, do business in the U.S. and have a sound business plan.
How much restaurant does Gordon Ramsay have?
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. Gordon Ramsay currently runs 35 restaurants, down from a total of 57 over the course of his career.
What are small restaurants called?
bistro. noun. a small restaurant or bar.
What do you need to do to open a restaurant?
How To Start a Restaurant
Choose a Restaurant Concept and Brand.
Create Your Menu.
Write a Restaurant Business Plan.
Obtain Funding.
Choose a Location and Lease a Commercial Space.
Restaurant Permits and Licenses.
Design Your Layout and Space.
Find an Equipment and Food Supplier.
What is the owner of a restaurant called?
1. restaurateur – the proprietor of a restaurant.
Do restaurant owners make good money?
Average Salaries for Restaurant Owners. On average, restaurant owners can see salary ranges from $24,000 a year to $155,000 a year. That's quite a broad range. Restaurant location, size, menu offerings, and amenities all factor into these salary projections.
Is it hard to get a loan for a restaurant?
Restaurant business loans are tough to qualify for because lenders perceive the restaurant industry as volatile. Loans backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) make it so lenders are more willing to issue these loans to buy a restaurant, open a new location or obtain working capital.
How do I become a successful restaurant owner?
7 Habits of Successful Restaurant Owners
Know who your best guests are.
Do small marketing tests to identify profitable channels.
Understand the importance of having working capital.
Hire the right people.
Test different prices to increase ROI.
Understand the value customer care.
Develop team skills and delegate.
How much money can you make opening a restaurant?
Payscale.com says restaurant owners make anywhere from $31,000 a year to $155,000. They also estimate that the national average is around $65,000 a year. Chron.com estimates a similar range, between $29,000 and $153,000 per year.
What are the disadvantages of restaurant?
Why some restaurants are successful?


Here are the National Book Awards fiction and nonfiction longlists.
Matt Bomer is going to play Montgomery Clift.
West Wing fans, this is not a drill: Allison Janney performed "The Jackal" on the Arsenio Hall Show the other night.
Maru has a new kitten!
I love old maps with sea monsters.
And this cat wears a bow tie and works in a Russian library.
The Bloggess is always a fun read, but this entry was particularly delightful.


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RMS Empress of China was an ocean liner built in 1890-1891 by Naval Construction & Armament Co., Barrow, England  for Canadian Pacific Steamships (CP).  This ship—the first of three CP vessels to be named Empress of China—regularly traversed the trans-Pacific route between the west coast of Canada and the Far East until she struck an underwater reef and sank in Tokyo harbour in 1911.

Royal Mail Ship

In 1891, Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and the British government reached agreement on a contract for subsidized mail service between Britain and Hong Kong via Canada; and the route began to be serviced by three specially designed ocean liners.  Each of these three vessels was given an Imperial name.

Empress of China and her two running mates, RMS Empress of India and RMS Empress of Japan, created a flexible foundation for the CPR trans-Pacific fleet which would ply this route for the next half century.

History

Empress of China was built by Naval Construction & Armament Co. (now absorbed into Vickers Armstrongs) at Barrow, England.  The keel was laid in 1890; and she was launched on 25 March 1891.

The 5,905-ton vessel had a length of 455.6 feet, and her beam was 51.2 feet. The graceful white-painted, clipper-bowed ship had two buff-coloured funnels with a band of black paint at the top, three lightweight schooner-type masts, and an average speed of 16-knots. This Empress and her two sister-ship Empresses were the first vessels in the Pacific to have twin propellers with reciprocating engines.  The ship was designed to provide accommodation for 770 passengers (120 first class, 50 second class and 600 steerage).

Empress of China left Liverpool on 15 July 1891 on her maiden voyage via Suez to Hong Kong and Vancouver.  Thereafter, she regularly sailed the route between Canada and the east coast of Asia.  In the early days of wireless telegraphy, the call sign established for Empress of China was "MPG."

Much of what would have been construed as ordinary, even unremarkable during this period was an inextricable part of the ship's history.  In the conventional course of trans-Pacific traffic, the ship was sometimes held in quarantine, as when it was discovered that a passenger from Hong Kong to Yokohama showed signs of smallpox, and the vessel was held in Yokohama port until the incubation period for the disease had passed.  The cargo holds of the Empress would have been routinely examined in the normal course of harbor-master's business in Hong Kong, Yokohama or Vancouver.

Amongst the celebrities sailing on Empress of China was Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. On 25 August 1893, the Archduke boarded the ocean liner at Yokohama for a voyage across the Pacific to Vancouver. William Lyon Mackenzie King, who eventually became the longest serving Prime Minister in Canadian History, "saw over" the ship on Friday, 22 November 1901 as part of his visit to Vancouver as deputy minister of the newly formed Department of Labour.

On 27 July 1911 Empress of China encountered rough seas and thick fog 65 miles south of Tokyo Bay.  She struck a submerged rock off the Nojimazaki Lighthouse while trying to round the southern tip of the Bōsō Peninsula inbound for Yokohama.  Submerged rocks extend about a mile from the coast in an area of the bay which is known for its dangerous currents.  This accident occurred very close to where another ship foundered on the rocks in 1907.  The Japanese cruisers  and  were dispatched to assist in removing mail, baggage, and passengers.  The ship was abandoned with no loss of life.  A year later, the Empress was re-floated; and in October 1912, she was towed into Yokohama where she was dismantled and scrapped.

CP Empresses of China
In 1921, Canadian Pacific added two German-built vessels to the Empress fleet;  and initially, both were confusingly renamed Empress of China.

 The first Empress of China was a 5,905-ton vessel launched in 1891 from Barrow, England. She was wrecked on a reef at Tokyo Bay in 1911, and subsequently scrapped in 1912.
 The second SS Empress of China was a 16,992-ton vessel launched in 1907 from Gestemunde, Germany as the SS Prince Freidrich Wilhelm for the Norddeutscher Lloyd Line (NDL).  The ship was purchased in 1921 by Canadian Pacific and then immediately, the ship was renamed Empress of China for a short time.  Later in that same year, the ship was renamed yet again as the Empress of India.  Subsequent names for this vessel were: the SS Montlaurier (1922); and SS Montnairn (1925). The ship was scrapped 1929.
 The third SS Empress of China was a 21,860-ton vessel launched in 1913 from Stettin, Germany, as the SS Tirpitz for Hamburg-America Line (HAPAG).  The ship was purchased in 1921 by CP and renamed the Empress of China.  Then next year, in 1922, the ship was renamed Empress of Australia after re-fitting at Clydebank.  The ship was ultimately scrapped in 1952.

Notes

See also
 CP Ships
 List of ocean liners
 List of ships in British Columbia
 Samuel Robinson, chief officer (1899)

References
 Dept. of Agriculture, Canada. (1907).  Report of the Minister of Agriculture for Canada.  Ottawa: S.E. Dawson (King's Printer).
 Miller, William H. (1984). The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs. New York: Dover Publications.
 Parliament, Canada. (1892)  Sessional Papers. Ottawa: S.E. Dawson (King's Printer).
 Tate, E. Mowbray. (1986)  Transpacific Steam: The Story of Steam Navigation from the Pacific Coast of North America to the Far East and the Antipodes, 1867-1941. Cranbury, New Jersey : Cornwall Books/Associated University Presses.  (cloth)
 Trevent, Edward. (1911) The A B C of Wireless Telegraphy: A Plain Treatise on Hertzian Wave Signalling.  Lynne, Massachusetts: Bubier Publishing.

External links

 The Ships List:  Passenger ships web site
 Simplon Postcards:  Canadian Pacific postcard images

1890 ships
Ships built in Barrow-in-Furness
Ships of CP Ships
Steamships of Canada
Ocean liners of Canada
Victorian-era merchant ships of Canada
Shipwrecks of Japan
Maritime incidents in 1911
July 1911 events

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Research Article| February 01 2010
Chord Discrimination by Pigeons
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Daniel I. Brooks
Robert G. Cook
Music Perception (2010) 27 (3): 183–196.
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Daniel I. Brooks, Robert G. Cook; Chord Discrimination by Pigeons. Music Perception 1 February 2010; 27 (3): 183–196. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/mp.2010.27.3.183
PIGEONS WERE TRAINED IN A GO/NO-GO TASK TO discriminate a major triad from four other chord triads. These latter chords were constructed by altering the third or fifth of the triad by one semitone, creating minor, suspended fourth, augmented, or flat five chords. Experiment 1 used a C root to test these chords. Experiment 2 examined the discrimination of these chords using the D root. Pigeons could discriminate these harmonically complex triads, with manipulations of the fifth supporting better discrimination than manipulations of the third. The augmented chord was perceived as the most dissimilar from the major chord and the suspended fourth chord as the most similar. A combination of attention to sensory consonance and absolute properties of the chords is suggested to account for the results. Comparable human results suggested some overlap in their perception of harmonic elements, but a considerable difference in their flexibility to use this information across different contexts.
chord, music, pigeon, comparative, auditory discrimination
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Exploring 19th-century Perception of "Uncanny" Music Using a Semantic Network Approach
Appreciation of Form in Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier: Effects of Structural Interventions on Perceived Coherence, Pleasantness, and Retrospective Duration Estimates
Veridical and Schematic Memory for Harmony in Melody-and-Accompaniment Textures


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NEW YORK (Money) -- Question: I'm 65 and my husband is 70. We're both retired and receiving Social Security and pensions. We have about $150,000 in traditional IRAs, but we don't want to take money from these accounts for another 10 years, unless we're forced to. We're also wondering how our IRA funds should be invested. We're thinking 80 percent in stocks and 20 percent in bonds. Does that make sense to you? - Dana Chaoxia, San Francisco, California
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Indeed, considering what's been happening in the market the past week or so, maybe you're already having second thoughts about taking such an aggressive stance. But let's begin with your IRA withdrawals. I don't want to say that you'll be forced to withdraw money from your IRA accounts within the next 10 years. But let me put it this way: If you don't, you'll be very sorry.
Here's the deal. By April 1 of the year after you become 70 1/2 years old, the government mandates that you begin taking RMDs, or Required Minimum Draws, from your IRA accounts, Roth IRAs excluded. If you don't take at least the minimum, you'll be subject to a 50 percent penalty on the amount you were short.
So, for example, if the RMD rules required that you take a distribution of at least $10,000 and you took only $5,000, you would owe a penalty of $2,500, or 50 percent of the $5,000 you should have withdrawn but didn't.
There is a whole set of rules and regulations surrounding RMDs - how you calculate them, how you can handle withdrawals if you have several IRAs in your name, etc. You can get the skinny on all the details by reading IRS Publication 590: Individual Retirement Arrangements.
Or, if you just want to cut to the chase, you can go to an RMD calculator like this one. By the way, you and your husband would each calculate your RMDs separately based on the IRA accounts in your own names, which makes sense since the "I" in IRA does stand for "Individual."
Just because you must take the distributions, however, doesn't mean you've got to spend them. You can always re-invest them, although you can't put them back into a traditional IRA after you've reached age 70 1/2.
You could, however, reinvest them into a Roth IRA, since you can contribute to a Roth IRA at any age, although, surprise, surprise, there are some eligibility criteria you must meet to do this too.
First, you can't exceed the income limits for contributing to a Roth. Nor can you exceed the maximum annual Roth contribution limit of $4,000 this year ($5,000 in 2008), plus a $1,000 catch-up contribution for people 50 and older. And you must have actual compensation income from either spouse or both combined at least equal to your Roth contributions. So if your only income is interest, dividends or withdrawals from your IRA, you can't fund the Roth.
On the other hand, you could reduce or even completely eliminate your mandatory withdrawals by converting all or some of your respective IRA stashes to Roth IRAs. Again, you must meet the income criteria, this time for conversions, although legislation passed last year allows anyone to do a Roth conversion starting in 2010.
There are some other things to think about as well. If you convert after reaching age 70 1/2, you'll still have to take a required minimum withdrawal for that year (although that draw, while taxable, doesn't count as income in determining whether you're eligible to do the conversion).
You'll also pay tax on the amount you convert. Depending on how large a sum that is, it could push you into a much higher tax bracket. If that's the case, you can always consider a partial conversion and do some more later.
Although a conversion can have a number of benefits aside from freeing you from RMDs, it's not always a given that it's the best way to go. For a look at some of the benefits and what you should do to increase the odds that a Roth conversion will work in your favor, click here. And for a closer look at some possible disadvantages, click here. You can also assess whether converting makes sense for you by going to a Roth conversion calculator. Or you could have an adviser run some numbers for you and help you decide.
And, of course, if for whatever reason you can't do a regular Roth or converting doesn't make sense in your case, you can always just reinvest any money you're required to withdraw from your traditional IRA into a regular old taxable account. In that case, you may want to consider tax-efficient options like tax-managed funds, index funds or exchange-traded funds. (For more on these options, click here and here.)
Now, about your investing strategy. An 80-percent stock, 20-percent bond mix strikes me as more than a tad aggressive for a couple your age. That's an allocation I'd expect to see for someone in their 30s or 40s. I suppose it could make sense if you're were really sure that one way or another you would keep that money invested for at least 10 years and that you have plenty of other resources you can tap if you need extra cash for emergencies and the like.
Truthfully, though, I still have trouble buying that racy an asset allocation. If I were you, I'd probably go with something more like 60 percent stocks, 40 percent bonds at the most, if only because I know that emotionally I might have a hard time dealing with a big loss when I'm your age. And given the way the market has been behaving lately, you may very well have to weather some big setbacks. But that's your call.
If you wouldn't be freaked out seeing your IRA balances lose 30 percent or more in a major market meltdown after which it could take three years or longer for you to get back to even, fine.
But if that sort of scenario would rattle you - or even have you unloading your stock funds as quickly as you could speed dial the fund company - then you should probably consider a more moderate approach that can still give you plenty of growth, and a somewhat softer landing if things go terribly wrong.
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From left: Trevor Heaven, George Bird and Rosie Hawthorn.
From left: Gregory Chung, chairman of the JGRA, speaks with Derrick Thompson and Mortimer Artimus Phillips.
Clinton Wilson (centre), recipient of the JGRA Lifetime Achievement Award, is being congratulated by (from left) Sandra Kenny, Trevor Heaven, Gregory Chung, chairman of the JGRA, and Leanora Wilson.
Leanora Wilson, wife of Clinton Wilson, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, accepts a token from Derrick Thompson.
The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), recently held its very first Life Achievement Award Ceremony at the Tropic View Hotel in Mandeville. The JGRA honoured three longstanding members for their contributions and services to the association and the petroleum industry.
"This award ceremony was indeed a momentous moment for JGRA. Honouring those who have served over the years is essential because they have contributed to who we are today", said Gregory Chung, chairman of the JGRA.
"The efforts of many dedicated members, who have worked tirelessly throughout the years to build and maintain this great organisation are being acknowledged," he added.
The inaugural JGRA Lifetime Achievement Awards went to three exceptional members: Clint Wilson, George Bird and Mortimer Artimus Phillips.
According to Chung, the contributions of these members have enabled the organisation to withstand many challenges throughout the years. Combined, the three awardees have given 149 years of service to the JGRA.
George Roosevelt Bird was described as a well-respected man, not just by his family members, but also his community, where he was well involved, and is also a JP for Manchester. Bird applied the basic principle of hard work and dedication as he believed they are the main ingredients to success. George served JGRA for more than 40 years and during these years, he succeeded at every task or project he was involved in. His credibility is something to speak about and he is a man with great vision and ideas. For having served the JGRA, Bird's community and the nation saluted him.
Clinton McLaren Wilson was saluted as he served the JGRA for 37 unstinting and remarkable years. Wilson was described as a man who loves family, has a hunger for knowledge, one who is calm, thoughtful and quiet. Wilson is a strong believer of 'anything you do, just do it well'. He lived his philosophy and with this, his success was nonstop.
Mortimer Artimus Phillips was known as a stern individual, but always with love and the underlying motive for improvement for the association. Phillips was also seen as the ideal example of a hard-working person. He gained work experience at a tender age from his Uncle George, who played a father figure after Phillips lost his dad at age seven. This hardship built Phillips and positively shaped him as a person – one who is hard-working, family lover, and successful businessman. The JGRA saluted Phillips for his excellent services throughout the years.
The award ceremony was rife with congratulatory messages and meaningful speeches, including greetings from Mayor of Mandeville Donnovan Mitchell, who said all the awardees, as well as the JGRA, played an important role in the parish and wider Jamaica. He said he was overwhelmed to be a part of the ceremony and the parish. He also said that he would continue to work with the JGRA in making Manchester and Jamaica a better place.
The JGRA has been on a positive trajectory since operations began in the 1950s. The company has many groundbreaking plans that, it believes will revolutionise the industry.


The Ásbirnings were a powerful family clan in the medieval Icelandic Commonwealth. They dominated Skagafjörður in the 12th and 13th centuries until their last leader died in the Battle of Haugsnes (Haugsnesbardagi) in 1246. The Ásbirnings were well-known warriors and politicians. The best known Ásbirning is probably Kolbeinn Tumason, a famous Icelandic poet. Other well known Ásbirningur were Kolbeinn ungi Arnórsson, nephew of Kolbeinn Tumason, and scholar Ingunn Arnórsdóttir.
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Date of Birth: 6/26/1964
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Religion: Jewish
Reported Minority: None Reported
City of Residence (when first elected): Lake Elmo
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney
Union College; B.A.; Political Science
George Washington University; J.D.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Floating Legislative Assistant, Session Only); 01/02/1996 to 04/01/1996
State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (House Republican Research Staff); 06/21/1997 to 01/01/1999
Municipal Government: Lake Elmo, Minnesota (Planning Commission, 19 months); 12/1998 to 06/2000
State Agency: Minnesota Secretary of State's Office (Deputy Secretary of State); 01/02/1999 to 07/08/2000
State Agency: Minnesota Departments of Corrections, Human Services, Public Safety, and Health; State Sex Offender Policy Coordinator; 07/22/2004 to 08/25/2006 [Appointed]
Judge: Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings (Administrative Law Judge; Appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judge and Head of the Administrative Law Division June 9, 2010 - September 1, 2013); 08/28/2006 to 20??
Spouse: Kimberly
Children: Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Total Days Served: 1296
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83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)
Body: House
District: 56A
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Lake Elmo
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 7/21/2004 (unfinished term)
Counties Represented: Washington
Occupation: Attorney, Mohrman and Kaardal Law Firm
Bills Authored: Chief Author Author
Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
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Civil Law Minutes
Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy Minutes
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Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
Session Notes: He was appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty to the newly created position of State Sex Offender Policy Coordinator between the Minnesota Depatment of Corrections, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and the Minnesota Department of Health. No special election was held for this seat.
82nd Legislative Session (2001-2002)
District: 56B
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Occupation: Attorney
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Articles & Books About
Cook, Mike. "Not Enough Time: Family and Professional Commitments Play Significant Role in Lipman Deciding not to Seek a Third Term." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, April 23, 2004, p. 18.
Cook, Mike. "Experience Pays Off." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 19, 2001, p. 17.
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My body has stopped producing melanin. Meaning…I'm going grey. In fact, I am already 60% grey and in another year I'll be 100% grey. I have been dye free for 16 months and have felt all the emotions. It's been an interesting personal journey and has made me self-conscious as I think about my desirability…or perceived lack of desirability as I go grey.
This personal journey of going grey is not actually about the colour of my hair and going grey but it's about feeling comfortable with who I am and practicing self-kindness. Sometimes it is easier to be kind to someone else than it is to practice self-kindness and acceptance. We can hold ourselves to a higher standard and be more loving and accepting to others. I know I do. I expect better of myself in every respect of my life and am patient and loving with others. Whereas I get cranky with myself when I don't do something and don't hit my goals perfectly.
And it's so funny that this year I have started this yoga teaching course at Stretch Yoga and in all of their communication they say 'Come as you are'. I went to Indonesia and spent a week in yoga classes and Bex Tyrer a wonderfully talented yoga teacher there said 'You are perfect how you are…you don't need to be xyz. The world we live in says we need to be this, that and the other. We don't need to be anything other than what we are'. A couple of years ago my yoga teacher who has since moved to Melbourne said 'You are not broken. Like the moon that has phases, sometimes we shine brightly and sometimes the moon does not shine. Does that mean that the moon is not there? No, the moon is there, it will shine again brightly in the future. You are perfect how you are.' This all resonated with me and something I hold onto.
Today I am not advocating for grey hair… or for hair dye. I am advocating for self-kindness and self-acceptance how you are. I think it's about being comfortable in your skin, finding peace within and being body positive regardless of whether you wear high heels, no shoes, dreadlocks, straight hair, purple hair, no hair or grey hair.
You are perfect how you are and I encourage you to practice self-kindness and self-acceptance as I also endeavour to practice this.


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Clinic celebrates 10 cohorts of impactful advocates
Record of successes brings clinic, students to attention of international human rights community.
By Leslie Ridgeway
In 2020, the USC International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) will celebrate its 10th clinic, along with nearly a decade of impact in international criminal justice, anti-human trafficking work and upholding refugee rights. Since its establishment in 2011, dozens of IHRC students have traveled to The Hague, the Middle East, Africa and Asia to represent victims, work with judges in international tribunals and collaborate with attorneys and other law students.
From left, Hannah Garry, director of USC's International Human Rights Clinic, Aysha Pamukcu (JD 2011) and (facing camera) Brian Rifkin (JD 2011) in a cell at the infamous S-21 prison in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Credit: Vinh Dao)
As global trends toward violation of fundamental human rights become increasingly troubling,clinic Director Prof. Hannah Garry says she's finding renewed enthusiasm among her students about their role in upholding the rule of law.
"I have seen more interest in the clinic and the work than ever before, in part because law students realize in our country and elsewhere it's lawyers on the ground who are powerfully fighting back and making headway," she says.
Students have been involved in many successful actions, such a recent field experience in Beirut that resulted in a U.S. judge ruling to lift refugee resettlement denials for 87 stranded Iranian refugees. Another group of pragmatic students earlier this year discovered a tool through the Global Magnitsky Act to advocate in Washington D.C. for sanctions against the president and military of Cameroon for oppressing minority groups. The clinic is now filing a communique with the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, calling for an investigation into crimes against humanity there.
Such work has brought the IHRC to the attention of local and international organizations seeking assistance with overwhelming caseloads, Garry says. Over the years, human rights organizations such as Human Rights Watch, Human Rights First, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the International Refugee Assistance Project and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking have sought to partner with the clinic as a result of its strong reputation for professionalism and highly effective work.
Interlinking international criminal justice with human rights advocacy
IHRC students (such as this year's class, above) file communiques, draft research memoranda and work with international tribunals as part of their training in international human rights law. (Credit: Larissa Puro)
When Garry launched the clinic in 2011, her goal was to interconnect her considerable experience in international criminal justice with traditional human rights work, which involves putting pressure on states and others to uphold the law. International criminal justice can accelerate or otherwise influence the process by sending guilty government leaders to prison, she says.
"There has been a lack of training in US law schools on international human rights law and how to use it as a lawyer," she says. "I really wanted students to see how it works and how international criminal justice is effective in enforcement of rights."
Shannon Raj Singh (JD 2011), legal officer at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, says an important clinic assignment to draft research memoranda presented to judges at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda on genocide charges led to a coveted internship opportunity.
"Professor Garry pushed us to complete work of such a high caliber that every member of our team was offered on-site internships with the Tribunal's Trial Chamber in Arusha, Tanzania following graduation," she says. "During my time in Arusha, I was able to immediately build on the work my team completed at the Clinic, and was present in the courtroom as the Trial Chamber delivered its historic judgment in Bizimungu et al."
The IHRC has been among the first to engage in partnerships with several international tribunals for other countries including Lebanon, Cambodia and the International Criminal Court in The Hague, with a partnership currently underway for accountability in Syria, Garry says. The work includes advocacy for victims' rights and ensuring their participation in the justice process.
Working with clients teaches unforgettable lessons
Working with vulnerable clients left a deeply personal impression on alumna Jindan-Karena Mann (JD 2016).
"I learned that it is impossible to represent a client on their legal matters if their basic needs for safety and health are not met, and that sometimes being an effective advocate for someone means supporting them in their non-legal concerns," says Mann, a PhD candidate in International Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam.
Hearing victims' traumatic stories is sobering for the students, who learn in the IHRC not just to walk a mile in their clients' shoes but also to take care of themselves as they record their heart-wrenching experiences.
"Professor Garry engaged us in regular discussion on the systems of privilege and oppression that shape our perspectives and those of our clients," says Rebecca Taylor (JD 2019), who is working as an Immigrant Justice Corps Fellow at Human Rights First. "She emphasized how important it is to engage in thoughtful and purpose-driven legal work, which includes taking proactive steps to address any vicarious trauma we experience as a result. Learning how to mitigate trauma and ground myself and my clients is a practice that has informed my approach (to human rights work)."
A decade of important successes
Among IHRC's many successes: students have won nearly every anti-human trafficking case they've participated in, representing up to 20 victims from Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa, helping them rebuild their lives and cooperate with law enforcement to prosecute their traffickers. Future projects include writing a report on the effectiveness of the FBI-Department of Justice Innocence Lost initiative, and working in partnership with Willow International on combating human trafficking in Uganda.The clinic has also stepped in on several cases involving women activists targeted for raising awareness of human rights abuses – a vulnerable group.
The clinic was recently approached by a newly launched human rights organization, to help train local monitors and write reports on countries that use trials to oppress individuals including journalists, human rights defenders and political activists, and hold prosecutors and judges accountable under the right to a fair trial.
A celebration will be planned in the spring to recognize the clinic's achievements and the donors who have supported it, Garry says.
For more information about IHRC, email hgarry@law.usc.edu.


BATON ROUGE - Sources tell WBRZ, La'el Collins will meet with an NFL coach Monday night, hours after leaving a meeting with Baton Rouge Police where he discussed his relationship with a murdered woman.
WBRZ's sports director, Michael Cauble, reported on WBRZ News 2 at 6:00, he spoke with someone that is part of Collins' camp who believes the meeting with police opened the door for Collins to get back to his life. Collins, the source said, has already heard from numerous teams. One head coach will meet with Collins in Baton Rouge late Monday evening.
Collins was expected to be a top pick at last week's NFL draft but went unselected following details of his possible relationship with the victim and police wanting to speak with him.
Watch for more developments on this story all evening on WBRZ News 2 and on WBRZ.com.


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Panorama programme 'underscores need for social care funding solution'
Case StudiesIntelligence by Sarah Clarke	on May 29, 2019
Two local government bodies have applauded Somerset County Council for appearing in tonight's BBC Panorama programme, Crisis in Care.
An audience of millions is expected when the first of two Panorama films is broadcast at 9pm. The film crew spent 10 months filming the council's adult social care teams, shining a light on the work going on in care and the pressures the system faces as growing demand outstrips funding.
Both the County Council Network (CCN) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have praised Somerset County Council for helping tell the national story, highlighting the need for reform of social care and a long-term funding plan to secure its future.
This is the first time Panorama has devoted two hours to a single topic and the audiences at preview screenings in London and Taunton have described the films as "moving", "powerful" and "gut-wrenching".
The CCN published figures this week estimating that, by 2024/25 councils will need to be spending an extra £6.1bn every year on Adult Social Care, compared to 2015/16.
Councillor David Williams, CCN spokesman for Health and Social Care, and Leader of Hertfordshire County Council, said: "Today's powerful Panorama programme should underscore to government the imperative for a sustainable funding solution for social care. We applaud Somerset for stepping forward to demonstrate the pressures within local care services as well as reflecting the commitment of local government to do the best for residents.
"This is not only a local issue; it is a national issue and a topic successive governments have been unable to find the answer to."
ADASS President Julie Ogley, said: "This is not just a Somerset story, but a national one facing all councils. We applaud everyone in Somerset for their courage in sharing their personal experiences and the film-makers for their unique portrayal of the range of perspectives in a sensitive, touching and powerful way."
The Crisis in Care films, the second of which will air on June 5, follow case studies through the care system, showing the remarkable work of adult social care workers, Occupational Therapists, social workers, care providers and the voluntary sector.
Stephen Chandler, Somerset's Director of Adult Services, said. "It's been reassuring to see the impact these films are having on those who have seen them. They set out to bring social care to life and all the human stories that go with it – many of them heart-breaking.
"They are already starting to raise the profile and start a debate, and that is why we got involved. We need to make sure the debate then turns into action. The future of social care in a hugely important issue for this country and we hope that these films can play some part in pushing it to the top of the political and public agenda where it belongs."
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Congratulations on the solid move up! Those are all great times/numbers! Congrats, too, on the weight loss! Nice work!
D1. 22 rounds on rings for pullups.
D2. About 16 minutes, still slow reps with a pause at the top and bottom of each rep.
D3. 8:33. I did the pullups at 10,6,6,5 and 5. Pushups started with 27, then petered out with much smaller sets. Squats were straight through, though the pace slowed considerably around #40.
On Tuesday I will be getting blood drawn for a physical. I am interested to see how the diet and exercise have affected blood sugar and cholesterol. Those have been trending badly the last few years.
D1. 25 rounds, pullups on rings. I am going to try to eke out 27 next time.
D2. Around 15-16 minutes. I enjoy going very slowly for each rep on these days. I am keeping the rest period to two minutes from now on. Takes a while, but a nice change of pace.
D3. 7:17. I surprised myself here. Over a minute off from last week. Did 12, 8, 6 and 6 for pullups. Push ups started with 24, I planned on doing 16 after that but had to make smaller sets. Squats felt better this week.
Weight is now 175 +/- a pound. Just turned 42. I don't have the nerve yet to post photos like Cheapo does.
Wow, that week showed really good improvement for times! I am thinking about scaling down rest periods for every week I stay on the same level, maybe 30 seconds a week, or maybe just take it down to a flat 2 minutes.
Will you continue with 2 minutes for when you move up a level? I guess D2 is more about strength, and not about time, so can't hurt? How hard was the transition?
Thank you, art50. If and when I level up my D2 rest period will probably go to three minutes. Shortening the rest periods will come over time and incrementally. I wouldn't care if I didn't think somehow that doing so will help cut down the D3 time. I suspect it might.
The way I've been doing the D2 breaks on the last two levels is to do strict 3 minute breaks until I get the total exercise time down to 5 minutes. Then I'll go down to strict 2 minute breaks. If I get it down to 5 minutes again, I'll shorten the breaks further. This provides another nice intermediate goal for the D2 workout in between the long struggle to level up.
D1. 21 rounds. Slept poorly and didnt have coffee. Felt crummy going into the workout.
D3. 6:39. I like the time drop. Did pullups 12, 10 and 10. Pushups were 24, 20, 10 and 10.
Cholesterol came in at 129! Very pleased.
Those are great pull-up sets! Congrats on the Cholesterol!
D1. Got a stomache flu or food poisoning. Very sick and skipped working out.
D2. Again, about fifteen minutes. I am going to start timing these again.
D3. 6:13, a good improvement.
D1. 22 rounds. I know I could have done at least a little better. I did keep my form pretty strict on all reps.
D2. About fifteen. Very strict form, slow and controlled. I didn't need to break the push-up position on any of those. Usually I feel like taking a break during push-ups on the fourth and fifth rounds.
D3. 5:17. I surprised myself and did the pull ups 20, 6 and 6. I also got through the push-ups quicker by shortening breaks. I think if I knew how close I was I might have found it in me to bust them out quicker. I really want those 17 seconds!
D1, 27 rounds. I was determined to increase my D1 number, inspired by the likes of Rosencrantz. I used a Kettlebell timer app on my iPad. I set the work periods at 45 seconds with 0 second rest periods for 27 cycles. I set another timer for 20 minutes, just to make sure. Having the big iPad relentlessly chugging along with the countdown kept me more focused. I found if I sped throug the reps, I could get about 14 seconds to catch my breath. If I took my time, I didn't get as gassed but had to immediately begin the next round. Next week I will set the work periods at 42 seconds, which should give me 28 rounds after 20 minutes. As long as I stay on L6, I will whittle it to 40 second work periods.
I got very short of breath during pull-ups. Knowing I came so close last week gave me the extra shove to get through the rest. I kept the push up breaks very short, 3-4 deep breaths. Now that level 6 is in the bag, I'm taking a week at level 3 then going to level 7. We had our first dusting of snow in my area. Can't wait to get skiing again.


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Photography – Starting off with commercial, press and sports photography in the early 90s. now specializing in travel, reportage and adventure sports photography.
Desk Top Publishing – Work on computers started in 1994 designing print marketing brochures and postcards.
Website Design – Roger started learning about and designing websites in 1995, initially in html working on commissions from non-profits.
Multimedia – Flash, Video & online imagery – Roger worked in Soho London, for a TV post production company from 2000 – 2002, at which time he started working with Flash and publishing video online.
SEO Search Engine Optimization – In 2002 Roger learned Search Engine Optimization SEO skills whilst working in California.
IT – Throughout this time he has worked on many IT projects, establishing secure physical and virtual networks.
Extreme & Remote Area Specialist – Roger is a certified Remote Area Trauma Medic and has extensive experience traveling and working in some of the worlds most remote and hostile environments.
It is this combination of artistic ability, combined with firm technical understanding and the length of time Roger has been working on diverse projects throughout the world, that came together with the formation of Creating Causes in February 2009.
Creating Causes now works with a team of skilled designers and technicians in the UK, US and continental Europe.


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The Hyde Amendment Continues to Punish Our Country's Most Vulnerable Women
September 29, 2017 | Reproductive Rights
Cross-posted from HuffPost.
In many ways, our country is facing some of its toughest times right now, with an administration and leaders in both chambers of Congress whose positions and policies reflect cruel disregard for people who are poor and vulnerable – and often are grounded in blatant misogyny. The viciousness and ferocity of their anti-woman, anti-worker, anti-immigrant agenda has been a shocking departure from the actions of previous leaders, even those with whom we mostly disagreed. It should be no surprise, then, that our opponents' actions have unleashed resistance like this country has not seen in decades.
The strength of that resistance, and the diverse, powerful leaders who are driving it, will shape our future. I have confidence in the resistance because I have confidence in my country – and I believe real success must go beyond defeating the dangerous and destructive policies proposed by those who hold power now. We also must reassess all our laws, programs and priorities so we become the country we've always wanted to be – one that is free, fair and just, where nobody has to experience discrimination and all families have a real chance to thrive.
We will never be that kind of country as long as punitive, discriminatory policies like the Hyde amendment are on the books. For 41 long years, this shameful policy has penalized low-income women by withholding coverage for abortion care from those enrolled in Medicaid, who are disproportionately women of color. The Hyde amendment makes abortion care unaffordable for most of them and unattainable for much too many.
The politicians who wrote and keep reaffirming Hyde, year after year, apparently believe the amount of money a woman has should determine her access to health care – that if you are poor, politicians should be able to deny you essential health care and take away your ability to decide if, when and how to grow your family.
It's long past time to wipe this policy off the books and to say, loudly and clearly, that treating people differently because they are struggling to make ends meet is antithetical to our country's values. Lawmakers in Congress and states across the country should follow the lead of state advocates calling for laws like the one recently enacted in Oregon. Its Reproductive Health Equity Act of 2017 (RHEA) requires most insurers to provide no co-pay coverage for abortion care, along with full coverage for other reproductive health needs. RHEA, which prohibits discriminating on the basis of gender identity or immigration status, is truly a model for the nation. Along with recent abortion coverage wins in Illinois and New York, it is showing us the path forward.
This matters because women's access to abortion care is essential not just to our health and well-being but also to our ability to pursue an education, hold jobs, support our families, achieve economic security, and function as free and equal members of society. Without access to abortion care, all that is in jeopardy.
So stopping the political interference in women's decision-making must be a priority, as must enacting laws that support expecting and new parents, especially those who are low-income. Without that, women are forced into an impossible double bind when they cannot make the decision that is best for them about whether to have a child – and then are denied the workplace supports they need during and after pregnancy. It's ironic that, by and large, the same politicians who support Hyde are the ones who drag their feet when asked to guarantee paid family and medical leave, paid sick days and pregnancy accommodations.
Making life better – not harder – for those who struggle the most must be the role and goal of the government that emerges when this fight is over. We must end the days when our government denies resources and supports to those in greatest need; coerces, shames and blocks women's decisions; and creates barriers that cause women in poverty and women of color to suffer the most.
That's what the resistance is aiming for. We heard it at the historic Women's March in January and we'll hear it at the March for Black Women and the March for Racial Justice this weekend. And we must prevail, because this really is a struggle for our country's soul – a time when we must recommit to, not abandon, our core values.


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