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Best treatment for herniated disc
8 July 2019 - Deutsch - Français
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A herniated disc is painful - and the most frequent cause of spinal surgery. But is the selected treatment always the right one? New research results show that the clinical criteria - the comparison of two static images - are often not sufficient to make the best decision for the patient.
Sudden back pain is often caused by a herniated disc. The intervertebral discs are a kind of buffer between the vertebrae and are heavily strained over the years. If they become brittle and break, parts of the tissue can extend outwards and press on the nerve or the spinal canal. This can cause severe pain. The lumbar spine is particularly often affected. The herniated disc often shrinks again on its own with the support of pain and inflammation inhibiting medication, but in more severe cases surgery is necessary.
One option is to remove the exuded disc mass in order to reduce the pressure on the nerve or the spinal canal. Thanks to microsurgery, this is now a minimally invasive procedure.
The second option is to fuse the affected vertebrae. Screws are inserted into the vertebral bodies and the two affected vertebrae are permanently fused with a metal construction. This is necessary when the vertebrae are strongly displaced against each other during movement. However, stiffening is a riskier, highly invasive procedure - and often the problem only shifts as a result: the following intervertebral discs are subjected to greater stress as a consequence and can also yield.
In order to decide which operation is necessary, doctors rely on X-ray images. Usually one image is taken in the upright state and another in the forward bent state. If the affected vertebrae shift strongly towards each other or even twist, fusion is necessary - if not, decompression can suffice. However, various studies have shown that this comparison of two static images is often not sufficient as a basis for a decision: up to one third of the patients who receive the simpler operation have to undergo subsequent surgery. At the same time, it can be assumed that not all patients in whom the vertebrae were fused required this surgical procedure. The problem: The images only show the initial and final state of the vertebral position - and not what happens during the movement itself.
Researchers from the Mechanical System Engineering Lab at Empa and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh were now able to show that the vertebrae do not move linearly during movement. On the contrary: "Depending on the patient, very different move-ment patterns appeared," explains Empa researcher and co-director of the project, Ameet Ai-yangar. For the study, which won the ISSLS Prize in Bioengineering Science in 2018, the researchers produced dynamic images of seven patients with herniated discs and seven control subjects in the same age group in a continuous X-ray image while slowly tilting their upper bodies forward. From the images, the researchers calculated how the vertebrae moved in the sagittal axis of rotation and flat to each other. The results are remarkable: It would be expected, as was confirmed in most of the healthy controls, that the sagittal angle of rotation and the vertical displacement increase uniformly during movement.
Paradoxically, however, in one patient, the vertebrae first shifted in the opposite direction to the movement and then back to the center - so while the initial and final positions looked as if the vertebrae were stable, the movement showed great instability. For this individual, decompression alone would not have been of much use, but fusion would have been necessary. The clinical analysis would have massively underestimated the instability in this person. This can be seen in the figures: if the researchers only compared the initial and final values of the images, a displace-ment value of just 0.4 mm was found. In the movement itself, however, the researchers observed a value of 4.6 mm - more than 11 times the traditionally calculated value.
In other cases, vertebrae hardly shifted - however at first did rotate strongly into opposite direction and back again. Only in two of the patients did a movement take place that roughly met expectations. Overall, each of the examined patients achieved a maximum displacement of at least 1.8 mm. In the clinical calculation, however, a displacement of less than 0.4 mm was calculated for three of the seven patients.
This shows that the current basis for decision-making on the type of operation is often insufficient - a dynamic assessment of the damage would be necessary. So simply replace the static X-ray machines with dynamic ones and the problem is solved? Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple: the technology required to create the dynamic images - socalled "Dynamic Stereo X-Ray" (DSX) systems - only exists in a few locations worldwide. And the calculations of the movements are very complex. "At the moment, the technology only exists in the research stage. However, we are in the early stages of transition - one day the devices could become part of everyday hospital life," explains Aiyangar. Until then, the researcher suggests, it might at least make sense to create and compare several X-ray images in different static states instead of just two images in end positions.
Aiyangar already has more ideas: He wants to investigate the benefit of therapy for herniated discs. 200 different muscle strands are involved in the movement and stabilization of the back. It is impossible to measure them all at the same time in order to find out which therapy offers the greatest benefit. "Modeling the complex system could contribute a lot to correct early intervention," says Aiyangar. With the right therapy, it is hoped, surgery could even be avoided altogether.
The human heart still poses great challenges to modern medicine. More than ten million people in Europe suffer from heart failure, and quite a few of them need a donor organ. Artificial heart pumps are used to bridge the waiting time, but complications are not uncommon. The "Zurich Heart" project, in which Empa is a partner, is developing solutions. More.
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Q: Is it possible to generate power from the cosmic microwave background radiation? The idea is building something like wireless charger
but source signal comes from CMB.

A: Its temperature is only 2.7 kelvin. Anything else in nature is warmer. So the answer is no: it would violate the second law of thermodynamics.
@DilithiumMatrix asked for more explanation. I referred to the second law as in a Clausius-like form: "It is not possible for heat to flow from a colder body to a warmer body without any work having been done to accomplish this flow."
So it costs energy to extract energy from the cosmic background. For the same reason as a ship cannot take thermal energy from the sea for propulsion.

A: I propose a way in which it might be possible to get power from the Cosmic Microwave Background, but it is probably beyond our current capability.  First, get your speed relative to the Cosmic Microwave Background up to something like 99% the speed of light (possibly even closer).  At some point, the incoming radiation ahead of you should then be blueshifted to the point where it produces a temperature like that experienced on Earth (and if you go much faster than that, you would burn up).  At this point, the part of the CMB behind you should be extremely redshifted, and produce even less than the 2.7K (not that this part would matter much).
At this speed, the front end of an object should be heated, and the back end should be cooled (or rather radiate away almost all its heat).  I propose that this heat difference could be used to extract energy from the Cosmic Microwave Background using something like a Stirling engine, or perhaps even something like solar panels.
Usually, perpetual energy schemes like this don't work, but you aren't getting something from nothing in this case.  You would be extracting energy from the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation I believe. I invite people to point out anywhere this might be flawed, and / or study this idea further.  It is possible that extracting this energy would somehow slow you back down, and you would really be extracting energy from your speed relative to the cosmic microwave background, instead of from the cosmic microwave background itself.  If my proposal does work, it would seem to be a great potential power source for interstellar travel!

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Samsung Developing a Bendable Smartphone?
Published: Nov 18, 2016 Last Updated: Nov 2, 2017 by Michael Guta In Technology Trends 2
Samsung (KRX:005935) has filed a patent for a foldable smartphone, which according to several reports may be available sometime in 2017. Both Bloomberg and Mashable reported in June of this year the phone might see light of day in the coming year.
Considering the unfortunate turn of events with the Galaxy Note 7, which was discontinued after some of the devices caught fire, any distraction is good news for Samsung. The new products and services being introduced show the company's efforts to put its Galaxy Note 7 troubles behind by highlighting the innovations it is developing.
The patent for the foldable phone is a sure fire way of getting the right attention, especially in light of the lackluster developments in the smartphone segment. The iPhone 7 didn't do much, and other vendors are essentially in the same boat.
In terms of applications, the integration of Viv, a new generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the upcoming Galaxy S8 phone to be released in Spring 2017 is also a step in this direction.
The technology exist to create foldable displays, as demonstrated by YouTube personality Meghan McCarthy at Lenovo Tech World 2016 in June. But the phone and tablet Lenovo showcased were limited in their functionality and there wasn't a firm date on availability.
The patent for the Samsung phone, called the Galaxy X or Project Valley, almost looks like an old flip phone when it is folded. Once fully extended, it resembles today's smartphones. As for specs, there is no information, but it does seem to have a camera of good quality. However, the design shown in the patent doesn't guarantee what the final product will look like. The filing of the patent doesn't even guarantee that the phone will ever go into production.
The question is, what is the point of a foldable phone, and are there any practical uses for it? The first iteration of these phones will probably be nothing more than a novelty until the technology matures. This could mean you will have to wait several years to see foldable phones that are truly functional.
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So we're going back to what essentially is a flip phone, but with a full screen when open? I thought the Razr was awesome so I'm all ears.
I loved the Razor too. But we will have to wait and see how Samsung will make it work and compete with other smartphones.
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65 killed in a dreadful terror attack in Nigeria
By Pratyaksha Mitra on July 30, 2019 No Comment
Abuja: 65 people have been killed in the attacks carried out by the terrorist organisation Boko Haram in Nigeria.10 people were injured in the attacks, and the number of deaths is likely to increase. The local sources informed that villagers returning from a funeral and a group opposing the terrorists were targeted. Media claimed that this is one of the biggest attacks carried out by the Boko Haram terrorists in the last few years.
Currently, there is a spate of ethnic and terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Two weeks ago, 10 people were killed in an attack in Katsina province. Before that, in June, more than 50 people were killed in an attack carried out by an IS-affiliated terrorist group. This also included an attack on a military base. In a report published by the United Nations in May, more than 20,000 Nigerian citizens were forced to migrate to neighbouring countries, because of the dreadful ethnic violence.
The repeated assurances of increasing the security arrangements and military deployment, by the Nigerian government, does not seem to affect the terrorist and armed groups. The new attacks raise questions regarding the security systems in the African countries and the counter-terrorism campaign started by the western countries.
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Nigeria is an oil-rich country in Africa and also a leading economy. But the analysts and voluntary organisations have warned that the countries security systems have collapsed because of the increasing domination of the terrorist organisations, ethnic violence and attacks by criminal gangs.
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Man crashes into pole while speeding in the fog, has minor injuries, CHP says
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A Valley man was taken to the hospital with "minor injuries" after losing control of his vehicle while speeding in the fog, California Highway Patrol officers said.
The 23-year-old was westbound on Highway 201 near Dinuba when he lost control in the heavy, patchy fog and struck a power pole, Sgt. Ryan Pedersen said.
The red Honda Civic stood out against the fog as officials cleared the roadway Monday morning. At first, an air ambulance was called but later canceled.
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It's unclear how fast the vehicle was moving at the time of the crash, Pedersen said.
He cautioned drivers to exercise caution in the patchy, unpredictable fog.
"We were out here enforcing speed in the fog because we had already received a traffic complaint in the area," Peterson said. "We want to prevent that from happening."
What appeared to be a memorial with teddy bears and flowers sat at the foot of the struck pole at the intersection of Highway 201 and Road 64, just feet from where the Honda was crumpled.
Fortunately, a second one will not be needed today.
Foggy driving tips
The National Weather Service provides the following safety tips for driving safely in foggy conditions:
Never use your high-beam lights. Using high beam lights causes glare, making it more difficult for you to see what's ahead of you on the road.
Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.
To ensure you are staying in the proper lane, follow the lines on the road with your eyes.
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business and stop.
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Once you come to a stop, turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated so that other drivers don't mistakenly run into you.


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Dreaming with Open Eyes: Dada and Surrealist Art
If abstraction is at the heart of modernism, then Dadaism and Surrealism are central to its intellect.
Dada was a response by artists and poets to the horrors of World War I. With an anti-art attitude (the name, literally "rocking horse," was selected randomly from a dictionary), the Dada movement mocked the rational and the conventional. Later, in the early 1920's, AndreBreton, rejecting the nihilismof Dada, founded Surrealism which, influenced strongly by the work of Freud, explored the unconscious, in particular the world of dreaming and its attendant sexuality. The Surrealists advocated "automatic" writing and painting in which it was thought the artist's unconscious would be revealed.
Arturo Schwarz is an art dealer, publisher, and scholar who counted among his friends Breton, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all prominent in these movements. Schwarz has gifted his collection of Dada and Surrealist art and ephemera to the Israel Museum which has mounted the exhibit Dreaming with Open Eyes, now traveling to San Francisco and Toronto.
Central to the exhibit is a complete collection of Duchamp's Readymades. These thirteen works are replicas of the originals which were approved by the artist. The idea of replication would be anathema for traditional art, but for the anti-art Dadaists–and for art largely based on found objects–it makes perfect sense. A urinal, after all, is a urinal. It is the placement of the object on a pedestal in the context of an exhibit that give it its meaning as an artistic (or anti-artistic) statement. Also familiar here are the Bicycle Wheel mounted on a stool and the unadorned Bottle Dryer. When first exhibited, these objects were found to be unsettling, if not shocking; today that element has been lost due to familiarity and the pieces are mostly interesting as history.
The works that do retain contemporary impact are those where the artist's hand (and mind) is felt, more readily seen in works by Man Ray such as L'Enigme d'Isidore Ducasse, a sewing machine wrapped in a blanket and tied with string. Thus an ordinary item becomes sculptural and acquires an air of mystery. Man Ray's Cadeau is a flat-iron with nails embedded in its pressing surface, amusingly negating the purpose of the tool itself. A little irony goes a long way.
Similarly, Duchamp's print (L.H.O.O.Q.) of the Mona Lisa on which he has pencilled a mustache and beard doesn't have much resonance for a generation that has been subjected to a surfeit of graffiti. What was diverting then barely draws a grin today. On the other hand, a second Mona Lisa image without the graffito, entitled L.H.O.O.Q. Shaved and executed 24 years later, is a delightful drollery.
The painting, The Upper Side of the Sky, by Kay Sage, a detail of which was used for the poster for this exhibition, is an evocative example of Surrealism. Pictured is a checkered floor in a vacant room whose doors open to a horizonless sky and a modernistic structure of architectural elements. A large piece of fabric, a cloak perhaps, is seen billowing outside, but the edge of the wall cuts off that to which the cloak is attached. There is surely a suggestion of someone leaping and the overall painting is imbued with fantasy, mystery, and a powerful sense of isolation. Some years later Sage wrote this verse: "I have built an ivory tower of despair../I scream, I scream…/In my ivory tower." Somehow it doesn't come as a surprise that the painter was a suicide.
Equally dramatic, if not as drastically morbid, is Remedios Varo's Insomnia, in which heavy-lidded, disembodied eyes float through empty rooms, drawn toward a brightly lit candle that also attracts two exotically beautiful flying insects–moths of the imagination, if you will.
In some ways the spirit of the Surrealists is best caught by some of the many collages included in this exhibit. Collage seems a highly suitable technique for creating the odd and dream-like combinations of images that plumb the unconscious, though the deliberateness of the process suggests that it is not as improvisatory as the Surreal doctrine espouses. An untitled Joseph Cornell work superimposes a black and white image of a reclining female nude and a basket of breads on a colored fantasy landscape of river and castle. Another untitled collage, by Georges Hugnet, shows a couple from the back, sitting on the top of a dune and looking out to sea. A pair of colored eyes is superimposed on their backs, peering behind them to a partially unclad recumbent female figure holding a pair of leering red lips. Marcel Jean's sculpture, The Specter of the Gardenia, covers a plaster head with black felt, with zippers across the eyes and a strip of celluloid film like a necklace around the neck, held by a paper clip.
A gallery of precursors to Dada and Surrealism is a useful adjunct that helps place these works in a longer term context. And publications, film and photography of the period are a positive addition to the mix. But some of the artists generally associated with Dada and Surrealism are barely represented in the exhibit. There is one large Miro and a couple of his prints, but they are not particularly fine examples of his work. Much maligned Dal� (some of whose earlier paintings hold up remarkably well) is represented by a single ink drawing. Others like Magritte and Klee are similarly underrepresented. But what is here to be seen is nonetheless a rich and remarkable contemporaneous collection of a diverse group of works that illuminate the variety of expression and thought in these important periods of twentieth century art and thought.
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Make no mistake, testosterone is an amazing hormone and there many sorts of testosterone we can utilize and they all job and train well. Nevertheless, as with so many foods in life, more is a lot better in terms of outcomes; the more you take the greater the producing results will certainly be.
Nevertheless, the additional you take, the much more in danger you become to unfavorable side-effects. It is a trade-off and you and simply you can decide just how far you want to press it.
With every one of these side-effects there are two keywords we must keep in mind and these words are true regardless of which testosterones we use; "Feasible" and "Relatively easy to fix.".
From the seven detailed side-effects just one is generally assured with testosterone use and that is testicular degeneration; when you nutritional supplement with exogenous testosterone our organic testosterone quits thus creating our testicles to temporarily diminish.
Our testicles diminish considering that we are no more generating sperm at the price we were just before we started exogenous testosterone usage. The moment we stop exogenous testosterone usage our organic testosterone production begins once again and our testicles fill out to their typical dimension.
When it comes to the various other side-effects specified, everyone is preventable, relatively easy to fix and or non-existent relying on the individual. Bear in mind, when we supplement with different testosterone the greater the dose the higher the risk; likewise keep in mind threat is merely that, it's threat, it does not mean it is guaranteed whatsoever.
When making use of exogenous testosterone, with a sound healthy and balanced diet plan the very first three side-effects can constantly be removed; you might should supplement with fatty acids and points like this to keep foods in check and if you can't pay for a $6 container of fish-oil you shouldn't be getting testosterone.
As it pertains to acne breakouts, this threat is very overrated. If you are sensitive it is possible yet the largest source of awful pimples while on testosterone is using unclean gear; get human grade equipment and you'll conserve on your own a lot of pain.
Now we pertain to Gynecomastia this could accompany almost any one of the various kinds of testosterones and lots of other anabolic steroids; there is definitely no chance to forecast if you'll be one to drop prey however there are actions to take.
A great aromatase prevention such as Femara might undoubtedly keep you shielded; most of the times it will. If you do find yourself in a spot where even this will not suffice, I hesitate surgical procedure is the only option. Once more, as constantly, bear in mind, the greater dosage of the testosterone you run the higher the danger.
As discussed before there is no cut and dry response in terms of specific dose yet there is an area of commonalities. For instance, first time testosterone users, no matter which of the numerous testosterones they select will use about 400mg-500mg per week when on pattern.
Remember, we're talking about efficiency boosting functions, not testosterone replacement therapy. 400mg-500mg weekly is a great starting factor and in many, numerous instances no matter just how sophisticated of a professional athlete you might be, 400mg-500mg of testosterone weekly while on pattern may indeed be all you ever before require; this an excellent standard amount.
Beyond the common dosage, lots of professional athletes which need a harsh quantity of muscle mass cells will unavoidably increase the amount quite a bit higher; 750-mg-1,000 mg per week is not unusual whatsoever.
To address your following question; yes, definitely, some certainly increase the dosage fairly higher than even 1,000 milligrams every week yet the danger is likewise multiplied a great deal.
Are these higher dosages required and worth the threat? For most people it's not and in the long run it's usually a waste but also for those needing an extreme look it's the only way they're visiting manage to keep it; it is nonetheless not recommended whatsoever when speaking of your general health and wellness.
Testosterone is a powerful bodily hormone, very highly effective and deserves your regard. If you determine testosterone supplements is right for you consistently consult your medical professional and see to it you are in effective wellness for testosterone use.
Further, it is extremely important that you comprehend the regulations concerning testosterone and anabolic steroids in the country in-which you live.
Once you have set up a good understanding of exactly how testosterone jobs, developed your degree of total wellness and know the risk; as soon as you recognize the regulation in your country and reach a factor where you as well would like to make use of testosterone, you will certainly not discover a much better tool to reach your targets.
If you're searching for a reliable and well-tolerated anabolic steroid, if you're a healthy adult male it might be time to acquire testosterone. Testosterone is the primary anabolic androgenic steroid by-which all other anabolic steroids are gauged.
Additionally, as a naturally produced bodily hormone, the primary androgen our physical body produces it is essential to our physical function and well-being. As you can view testosterone is not a foreign substance, nevertheless, our physical body generates it whether we like it or otherwise. For these reasons in addition to being one effective anabolic steroid, additional performance improving professional athletes acquire testosterone compared to anything else.
Certainly when you purchase testosterone you'll discover it is available in several forms. You'll likewise locate the cost and quality will both vary relying on that you get it from and the trademark name the item brings.
Nevertheless, you'll additionally locate this to be one of the most budget friendly anabolic steroids of all, as while its demand is high the available supply is with the roofing system. With all of this in mind, before you acquire testosterone let's have a look at several of things you'll should understand.


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Kaizer Chiefs players celebrate at the end of their Caf Champions League semi final second leg match against Wydad Casablanca at FNB Stadium. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix
Kaizer Chiefs tear up the script and achieve the improbable at a Ghost Town
By Mihlali Baleka Jun 26, 2021
JOHANNESBURG – It was so unfortunate that it had to happen in a Ghost Town. But this is an event that has brought the country into a frenzy. And that's probably why this will be one of the remarks that you can expect from the president's speech during his national address on Sunday night.
Chiefs have done the improbable. They wrote their names in the history books by reaching their first ever Caf Champions League final, and that is why their post-match celebrations were so emotional.
Chiefs are the most followed club in South African football. But they achieved the improbable in front of an empty stadium, having won the away match before holding the Moroccans to a goalless draw at home.
Saturday's result can also be seen as some sort of redemption following a lacklustre domestic season which saw them finishing eighth, resulting in the dismissal of coach Gavin Hunt late last month.
But it's perhaps when they have 'doubting Thomases' that Chiefs appear to prevail. Kudos to them for honouring the script to the 'Peace and Loving Nation', who were with them in spirit when they showed their insignia before kick-off, as they have something to cheer about.
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Chiefs have often been subjected for not taking continental competitions seriously enough as their only triump came in the Caf Confederation Cup back in 2001, while they never progressed beyond the group stages in the Champions League.
But, they are quickly learning the tricks of the competition.
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History was, subsequently, achieved. It must have felt sweeter to the club and newly appointed coach Stuart Baxter who was on his feet for the duration of the game, while he also had a brief talk with the team's head of technical Molefi Ntseki during the interval.
Ntseki, for the first time, had sat out on the bench for Saturday night's encounter, with the former Bafana Bafana coach adding more knowledge to those of interim coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard, who were standing in for Baxter, who's yet to receive his work permit.
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Whatever awaits Chiefs in the final remains a mystery. But there'll be no doubt that they've shut their detractors up, and proven why they are one of the top three teams in South African football. After all, it's only rivals Pirates and Sundowns have reached this stage of the competition before.
Chiefs have proven that even without the backing of their 12th man, impossible is nothing. But this victory has already given them vital lessons heading to the final on July 17.
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After all, they'll meet a North African side in the finale – either defending champions Al Ahly or Esperance who were set for a later kick-off. But while the fraternity will hope to see them play Al Ahly who are coached by Pitso Mosimane, the nation will feast on their incredible journey.
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Op-Ed: Instead of raising taxes, state should look at untapped education dollars
By Rep. Joel Kretz
I can't recall ever having my office phone and e-mail explode with calls and letters as they have after the governor announced her proposed 2011-13 budget adjustments to address the $2 billion spending gap. Believe me, I understand why, but as your legislator my job is to find workable solutions to funding our state's top priorities, including K-12 education.
The greatest concern from teachers, parents and school administrators is the governor's proposal to cut $152 million from levy equalization (LEA) payments to school districts. The purpose of LEA is to make sure that property-poor areas are equalized in education funding with their property-rich areas of the state, which are located in King County.
Part of the reason the 7th District, as well as other rural areas around the state, suffers from low tax collections is the fact that many of the counties are primarily owned by government – state, federal and tribal. A detailed report from the Okanogan County Farm Bureau outlining the land situation in Okanogan County found only 23 percent of the county is privately owned. The remaining 77 percent of the county is government owned. That's roughly 782,184 acres of privately-owned land out of 3.4 million. Why is this important to school funding and what does it have to do with LEA?
When governments own land, they pay only a fraction of the property tax liability private owners pay. It's called Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILT. Currently, the state is looking at lowering PILT payments to counties. In the tribe's case, no property taxes are collected at all.
Property taxes are the mainstay funding for school districts since that is where landowners pay for school levies and a chunk also goes to the state. When land is taken off the tax rolls, it hurts schools. In the case of Okanogan County, a mere 23 percent of property owners pay for services for the entire county, including schools.
Another consideration is once land is taken into government ownership there are severe restrictions that hamper economic development needed to prop up the tax base to pay for critical services and our education system.
With these facts in mind, the Legislature made a promise to help our property-poor schools by equalizing funding in the form of LEA dollars. The funds ensure that no matter where a child lives, he or she is afforded the same education as their counterparts in property-rich parts of the state. But, spending priorities are out of whack in Olympia. Instead of taking care of kids and our most vulnerable, budget writers continue to spend money hand over fist on programs and land purchases we can't afford to maintain today, or in the future.
It's time for bold action on the budget and finding ways to tap funding that is obvious to those of us willing to fight to save levy equalization and education funding. For example: Instead of buying more state land that creates more debt service in the state budget and binds taxpayers to years of upkeep, let's forego those purchases and put the savings toward LEA.
Another untapped resource is state trust land timber. Some of the land in Okanogan County, such as Loomis Forest, was purchased to be school trust land. Money generated from the sale of timber harvested on the land is directed toward school funding. However, some of those lands are being left in disrepair creating poor timber conditions, including disease and overcrowding. This lessens the quality and availability of trees. This same situation is plaguing other trust lands statewide, which hurts school funding.
It begs the question, what is more important: funding for schools and services for our communities or purchasing more land for the state and activist organizations that puts the state in further debt?
Just like the floor battle that stopped a $60 million raid on LEA funds in 2009, I will again fight to protect state LEA funding and offer common-sense solutions that ensure education is treated as the paramount duty it is.
Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, is the deputy leader for the House Republicans. He serves on the House Education Committee.
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