…+ 3x Type-A), 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 rear ports, Intel Gigabit LAN, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220, Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III, HDMI, DisplayPort, 5-way Optimization, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…rear ports, Intel Gigabit LAN, Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220, Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III, HDMI, DisplayPort, 5-way Optimization, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, ROG SupremeFX 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Codec, SupremeFX Gaming Audio, HDMI 1.4b, ATX form factor. The ROG Maximus XI Apex exhibits sleek, refined and functional design that has become iconic in the Maximus motherboard series. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…(6 rear, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220, Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III, HDMI 1.4b, 5-way Optimization, ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…pattern for a stunning modern style. It's loaded with essentials, including the latest connectivity plus intuitive ROG software optimisation. All this and more makes ROG Strix Z390-H Gaming the perfect choice for all types of gamer and any level of ambition. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 rear, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Intel Dual-Band Wireless 802.11ac, Blueooth 4.2, HDMI 2.0b, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, 5-Way Optimization, ASUS Aura Sync RGB, Mini ITX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (3 rear, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0b, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, 5-Way Optimization, ASUS Aura Sync RGB, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…design handles the latest Intel processors, so your battlestation stays cool when the game heats up. With a unique dual-capacity DRAM setup, one-click optimisation and a complete arsenal of ROG software, ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming is a compact gaming powerhouse. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…Socket 1151, B360 Chipset, 4x 2666MHz DDR4, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1, Intel Gigabit LAN, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, DVI-D, HDMI, Fan Xpert4, Aura Sync RGB, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A, Type-C + 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Intel Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Aura Sync RGB, Mini ITX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…ATX form factor. Built to take command , ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha releases the full might of the 32-core AMD Threadripper processor, while keeping thermals under control with intelligent cooling and an SOC heatsink designed especially for the CPU's monstrous power. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…latest CPUs. Together with a wealth of enhancements, including one-click optimization, the latest connectivity and futuristic styling with onboard illumination, ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming makes a formidable foundation for ATX gaming builds that go above and beyond. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…latest CPUs. Together with a wealth of enhancements, including one-click optimization, the latest connectivity and futuristic styling with onboard illumination, ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming makes a formidable foundation for ATX gaming builds that go above and beyond. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x 3466MHz DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (6 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS 5-Way Optimisation, HDMI, DisplayPort, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…a 240Hz native refresh rate, 1ms response time and Extreme Low Motion Blur technology for silky-smooth gameplay and ultra-realistic visuals. Additionally, ROG Strix XG258Q has distinctive Strix-exclusive design elements and ASUS Aura RGB lighting that add ambiance to any gaming setup or LAN party.
…for unmatched levels of personalisation. This 100% anti-ghosting keyboard has N-Key rollover technology, on the fly macro recording, and dedicated hotkeys for exclusive ASUS motherboard cooling and overclocking controls. ROG Claymore Core gives you the winning edge in the digital battlefield.
…determine a win or a loss - they have you covered. Designed with the help of esports players, the mouse delivers on responsiveness and sleek technology. The Hero optical sensor delivers incredible precision and zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration across the entire DPI range (100-16,000DPI).
…Logitech G collaborated with more than 50 professional players to find the perfect shape, weight and feel combined with our LIGHTSPEED wireless and HERO 16k sensor technologies. The result is a gaming mouse with unrivalled performance and precision, giving you the tools and confidence needed to win.
…series, is designed for gamers and packed with awesome features for comfortable, fast and precise mouse tracking during intense gaming. It includes a consistent surface texture, non-slip natural-rubber base, neat and durable stitching, and optimised firmness. The XXL measures 900mm x 440mm x 3mm.
The ASUS Cerberus Mat Plus is packed with awesome features for comfortable, fast and precise mouse tracking during intense gaming. It includes a consistent surface texture, non-slip natural-rubber base, neat and durable stitching, and optimised firmness. The Plus measures 450mm x 400mm x 3mm.
…3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 5x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Type-A, 1 Type-C, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 Type-C, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, GPU Temperature Sensing & Fan Xpert 4 Core, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Intel Wireless 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, GPU Temperature Sensing & Fan Xpert 4 Core, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The Deepcool Fan Hub is easy to install and controls up to 4 PWM fans speeds. Compatible with 12V 3pin/4pin fans and measures 74mm x 20.5mm x 21mm. Backed by a 1 year warranty!
The Cooler Master SickleFlow X 120mm Fan is designed to offer incredible cooling with 2.94mm H2O air pressure, 2,000RPM, up to 19 dBA and 12 VDC voltage. It features a 4th Generation Bearing which results in a MTBF of 160,000 hours thanks to highly durable POM components.
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Gaming X graphics card features a 1860MHz boost clock, 6GB GDDR5 memory 192-bit bus, 1408 CUDA cores PCI-E 3.0, RGB Mystic Light, OpenGL 4.5 support, DirectX 12 support, 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4, NVIDIA Shadowplay and VR Ready. Backed by a 3 year MSI warranty.
The MSI GeForce GTX1060 Gaming X 6GB graphics card features a 1531 MHz base clock with a 1746 MHz boost clock in OC mode, 6GB GDDR5 memory, PCI-E 3.0, Twin Frozr VI cooling, and more. Backed by a 3 year MSI warranty.
The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X (ER-X) offers a breakthrough combination of value and performance in routing technology all in an ultraaE compact form factor. It features five independent, Gigabit RJ45 ports that are configurable for switching and powerful EdgeOS software enabling easy configuration.
The EdgeRouter X delivers cost-effective routing performance in an ultraaE compact form factor. It provides five independent, Gigabit RJ45 ports that are configurable for switching, one SFP port and delivers uptime performance equal to leading carriers or enterprise technology solutions.
The MSI GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming X graphics card features a 1875MHz boost clock, 6GB 192-bit GDDR6 memory, PCI-E 3.0, RGB Mystic Light, OpenGL 4.5 support, DirectX 12 support, 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4, NVIDIA Shadowplay and VR Ready. Backed by a 3 year MSI warranty.
Bulk pack of 200mm black cable ties, ideal for cable managing your system. Pack of 100, 2.5mm wide.
Bulk pack of 100mm black cable ties, ideal for cable managing your system. Pack of 100, 2.5mm wide.
Replacement thermal conductive pad for use with EK water blocks. Along with thermal conductivity, it provides great elasticity and elongation with natural tack on one side. Can be used multiple times, thus offering great reworkability and electrical insulation.
…3.0, 6x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, 5X Protection III, ASUS Aura Sync header, Fan Xpert 2+, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
Intel 8th Gen Socket 1151, H310 Chipset, 2x 2666MHz DDR4, PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, DVI-D, D-Sub, 5X Protection III, Fan Xpert, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x 4266MHz DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 rear, 4 internal), Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI, DisplayPort, 5X Protection III, UEFI BIOS, Fan Xpert4, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3 slots, 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear), Realtek Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI 1.4b, D-Sub, LED illumination, 5X Protection III, Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS with EZ Flash 3, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x 3200MHz DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3 slots, 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear), Realtek Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI 1.4b, DVI-D, D-Sub, LED illumination, 5X Protection III, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…Chipset, 4x 2666MHz DDR4 memory, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 7x USB 3.1 (4 rear + 1 Type-C , 2 internal), 1x Gigabit LAN, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Optane memory ready, Aura Sync RGB header, mATX Form Factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…1151, Intel H270 Chipset, 4x 2400MHz DDR4 memory, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 8x USB 3.0 (4 rear, 4 internal), 1x Gigabit LAN, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Optane memory ready, LED lighting, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…1151, Intel B365 Chipset, 2x 2666MHz DDR4 memory, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 6x USB 3.1 (4 rear, 2 internal), 1x Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Optane memory ready, Aura Sync RGB header, mATX Form Factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…2x 3200MHz DDR4 memory (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, 5X Protection III, Fan Xpert, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…B360 Chipset, 2x 2666MHz DDR4, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, DVI-D, D-Sub, 5X Protection III, FanXpert 2+, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The re-engineered SilverStone SDP08-E is a smartly designed drive bay converter that maximises the use of a single 3.5in drive bay to enable support of up to three 7mm thick 2.5in drives.
…Socket 1151, Z390 Chipset, 4x 4266MHz DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen1, Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI, DVI-D, ASUS 5X Protection III, UEFI BIOS, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, 5X Protection III, ASUS Aura Sync header, Fan Xpert 4 Core, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x 4000MHz+ DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 8x USB 3.1 Gen1 (4 Rear, 4 Internal), Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI, DVI-D, 5X Protection III, Fan Xpert 4 Core, Intel Optane memory ready, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…2x 2666MHz DDR4, PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, D-Sub, HDMI 1.4b, Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, Fan Xpert 2+, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The ASUS VC279H Widescreen LED Monitor features a 27in 1920x1080 display, AH-IPS technology, 5ms GTG response time, flicker free technology, speakers, GamePlus modes, VESA 100mm support, tilt stand, HDMI, D-Sub, DVI-D and more. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…CUDA cores, OpenGL 4.5 support, DirectX 12 support, HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type-C Support and more. Delivering the latest NVIDIA Turing gaming experience in its purest form, the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 melds performance and simplicity like no other. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The ASUS RT-AX88U is an AX6000 802.11ax Wi-Fi router. The latest 802.11ax standard provides future-proof technologies, higher network efficiency, faster Wi-Fi speeds, greater coverage and improved battery life for connected devices, providing a significantly better networking experience for users.
The ASUS GeForce GTX 1660 Phoenix OC 6GB graphics card features a 1830MHz boost clock, 6GB GDDR5 memory 192-bit bus, 1408 CUDA cores, PCI-E 3.0, OpenGL 4.5 support, DirectX 12 support, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x DVI-D, NVIDIA Shadowplay and VR Ready. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 7x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 1 Type-C, 4 internal), Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, ASUS Aura Sync, ASUS TUF Protection, Military-grade TUF Components, HDMI 1.4b, DVI-D, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…support, HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4 and USB Type-C Support, 2.7-Slot Design, NVIDIA Shadowplay and VR Ready. Delivering the latest NVIDIA Turing gaming experience in its purest form, the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2070 melds performance and simplicity like no other. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The ASUS XG-C100C uses next-generation 10GBase-T (10G) networking technology to deliver speeds of up to 10Gbps aE 10X faster than standard gigabit Ethernet. It enables ultra-fast 10Gbps network access for desktop PCs, so you can easily handle the most data-intensive tasks in your office or at home.
…HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4 and USB Type-C Support, 2.7-Slot Design, NVIDIA Shadowplay and VR Ready. Delivering the latest NVIDIA Turing gaming experience in its purest form, the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Ti melds performance and simplicity like no other. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
The ASUS PCE-AC58BT uses wide 160MHz channels to drive WiFi speeds up to twice the rate of 802.11ac devices, and up to 5X faster than 802.11n equipment. It's also engineered with MU-MIMO technology to ensure that every connected device benefits from top speeds, even in busy homes or offices.
…3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, TUF Protection, ASUS Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 rear, 2 internal), Gigabit LAN, DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, Realtek ALC887-VD2 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, TUF Protection, ASUS Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…a high-precision optical sensor that gives you an edge in battle. Backed by 50-million-click Omron switches and a specialised coating for exceptional durability, the M5 is validated for tough duty. It also features customisable ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting so you can dominate in personalised style.
Intel 8th Gen Socket 1151, Intel H310 Chipset, 2x 2666MHz DDR4 memory, 1x PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 1x M.2 Socket 3, 4x USB 3.1 (2 rear, 2 internal), 1x Gigabit LAN, HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, Mini ITX Form Factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…4x 2666MHz DDR4, PCI-E 3.0, 6x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2, 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 Type-C, 2 internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, DVI-D, HDMI, Aura Sync RGB, Military-grade TUF Components, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…1151, Z370 Chipset, 4x 4000MHz+ DDR4 (OC), PCI-E 3.0, 4x SATA3, 2x M.2 Socket 3, 7x USB 3.1 Gen1 (3 Rear, 4 Internal), Intel Gigabit LAN, Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI, DVI-D, 5X Protection III, Fan Xpert 4 Core, Micro ATX form factor. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
…High Definition Audio CODEC, HDMI, DisplayPort, Military-grade TUF Components, Aura Sync RGB, Fan Xpert4, ATX form factor. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand. Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.


This month our Information and IT Security Officer, Graeme Wolfe, looks at how you can find out when your name is used, or appears online.
Noel Coward once said that the only thing worse than being talked about, was not being talked about. But in our modern, online world, knowing who is saying what and when could be very important.
Last month we showed how to find if your email has been hacked, this month we look at finding references to personal data on line.
With over 644 million web pages, plus many other postings on social media channels, blogs, vlogs and podcasts searching through them all for mentions of your own name would be a mammoth task.
Fortunately Google can make this easy for you. Google Alerts are automatically generated notifications that will send an email to your inbox to alert you every time your chosen search term is found online.
Alerts are easy to set up and can be set to send you updates daily, weekly, monthly or as they occur. Just go to https://www.google.co.uk/alerts or search for 'google alerts' then enter the details you want to get alerts on – John Smith for example – into the search boxes. If your name is a very common one you could get many alerts which are nothing to do with you personally – if you're not sure if you have a popular name, this tool will help you find out.
If you use the Chrome browser, have a Gmail account and are logged in to them, alerts will pre-populate the 'me on the web' section for you. Having the accounts is not essential to set up alerts, but it does make things easier, just follow the simple online instructions.
Once you have set everything up, then whenever there is a new mention of your name on the web you will get an email alert.
I have set Google alerts up for family and friends and they have proved useful in identifying content about them that was inappropriate or inaccurate, which they have then had taken down or corrected, content which you may never have been aware was there in the first place.
Remember – Knowledge is power.


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Posted on April 17, 2018 by Mark McQuain
New Moral Anesthesia for Abortion
"Is it possible, once again, to hold in tension seemingly opposite ideas about abortion?" This is the main question asked by Dr. Lisa Harris in the lead editorial in the April 12, 2018 NEJM. Her concern is that in her view, since the creation in January of the new Conscience and Religious Freedom division at HHS, subsequent comments by HHS leaders "suggest that they are uninterested in discrimination against health care providers whose consciences compel them to provide care, and uninterested in injuries to patients caused by care refusals." (emphasis hers) She wants us to return to the time of the 1973 Church Amendment when she argues that lawmakers reached common ground protecting conscious rights of healthcare workers, then holding what she describes as a tension "between abortion as a new fundamental right for U.S. women and the reality that some healthcare providers could not in good conscience participate in it." Our inability to maintain that tension, she believes, will continue to result in our present extreme divisiveness on the abortion issue. So, specifically, per Dr. Harris: "Can we understand abortion as both something that 'stops a beating heart' and a fundamental right, rather than insisting it's only one or the other?"
Trying to understand abortion as both is the problem. Cognitive dissonance is the word Dr. Harris was looking for, and she is correct that something was needed immediately after Roe v. Wade to ease that dissonance.
With Roe v. Wade in early 1973, the Supreme Court determined that the Constitution prohibits the government from stopping one individual from ending the life of a second individual who was not actively ending the life of the first individual. No one was honestly claiming that we needed Roe v. Wade to allow physicians to perform an abortion to save the life of the mother if the baby/pregnancy was immediately threatening the life of that mother. The Church Amendment, which passed shortly after Roe v. Wade became law, essentially said that no one will be forced to perform an abortion or be discriminated against if they did so – effectively permitting an individual to follow one's own religious beliefs or moral convictions on the matter. Abortion became just a personal religious or private moral thing.
I believe that the Church Amendment was the necessary moral anesthesia that allowed the Supreme Court to surgically join the opposite ideas that an abortion is both a fundamental right and an act that "stops a beating heart", the amendment effectively numbing our ethical faculties to what Roe v. Wade would now permit.
Had pro-choice supporters simply adhered to the Church Amendment, there would not have been growing broad demand by pro-life groups for the proposed Conscience Protection Act of 2017 (H.R. 644). I suspect most pro-life supporters hope the creation of the new HHS division will correct the concerns addressed in the failed bill.
I worry the new HHS division will be the new moral anesthesia to lull us into contentment with securing arguably necessary conscience protections at the cost of leaving Roe v. Wade intact.
In his recent blog post, The Child I Want, Neil Skjoldal nicely articulated the dehumanization that results when we create a fundamental right to "stop a beating heart." But we have known that this would happen since that right was first established. Almost identical concepts were discussed during oral arguments of Roe v. Wade, such as the following exchange between Justice Potter Stewart and attorney Sarah Weddington, who represented Roe. (see LINK for transcript or audio of the second reargument Oct 11, 1972, approximately one-third of the way through):
Potter Stewart: Well, if it were established that an unborn fetus is a person within the protection of the Fourteenth Amendment, you would have almost an impossible case here, would you not?
Sarah R. Weddington: I would have a very difficult case. [Laughter]
Potter Stewart: You certainly would because you'd have the same kind of thing you'd have to say that this would be the equivalent to after the child was born.
Sarah R. Weddington That's right.
Potter Stewart: If the mother thought that it bothered her health having the child around, she could have it killed. Isn't that correct?
Sarah R. Weddington: That's correct.
So, to answer Dr. Harris: "Can we understand abortion as both something that 'stops a beating heart' and a fundamental right, rather than insisting it's only one or the other?" — I certainly hope not.
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Q: MVC 5 does not validate properly a Model's field with custom DateTime annotation In my ASP.NET MVC 5 project, I added a DataAnnotation to format the model's DateTime field like "dd/mm/yyyy", however when the field is rendered in the Edit View by  @Html.EditorFor this is still validated as a date like "mm/dd/yyyy" (for example, if I insert a date like "13/12/2019" I got an error because day 13 is validated as a month).
This is the Entity Model generated from the database:
namespace MyProject
{
    using System;
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;

    public partial class Supplier
    {
        [System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis.SuppressMessage("Microsoft.Usage", "CA2214:DoNotCallOverridableMethodsInConstructors")]
        public Supplier()
        {
            this.Brands = new HashSet<Brand>();
        }

        public long Id { get; set; }
        public string Name { get; set; }
        public string Agent { get; set; }
        public string Address { get; set; }
        public string Phone { get; set; }
        public string Email { get; set; }

        public Nullable<System.DateTime> NextOrderDate { get; set; }

        [System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis.SuppressMessage("Microsoft.Usage", "CA2227:CollectionPropertiesShouldBeReadOnly")]
        public virtual ICollection<Brand> Brands { get; set; }
    }
}

I use the work-around explained here to add DataAnnotations so they are not wiped-out when regenerating entities from database, so I added also this metadata class:
namespace MyProject
{
    using System;
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations;

    [MetadataType(typeof(SupplierMetadata))]
    public partial class Supplier
    {
        // Note this class has nothing in it.  It's just here to add the class-level attribute.
    }

    public class SupplierMetadata
    {
        [Required]
        public string Name { get; set; }

        [Required]
        public string Agent { get; set; }

        [Required]
        public string Address { get; set; }

        [Required]
        public string Phone { get; set; }

        [Required]
        public string Email { get; set; }

        [Display(Name = "Next Order")]
        [DisplayFormat(DataFormatString = "{0:dd/mm/yyyy}")]
        public Nullable<System.DateTime> NextOrderDate { get; set; }

    }

And this is how my field is rendered:

    @Html.LabelFor(model => model.NextOrderDate, htmlAttributes: new { @class = "col-form-label col-lg-2" })

        @Html.EditorFor(model => model.NextOrderDate, new { htmlAttributes = new { @class = "form-control" } })
        @Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.NextOrderDate, "", new { @class = "text-danger" })

I also added this code to Global.asax.cs but nothing is changed:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Globalization;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading;
using System.Web;
using System.Web.Mvc;
using System.Web.Optimization;
using System.Web.Routing;

namespace MyProject
{
    public class MvcApplication : System.Web.HttpApplication
    {
        protected void Application_Start()
        {

            CultureInfo newCulture = (CultureInfo)Thread.CurrentThread.CurrentCulture.Clone();
            newCulture.DateTimeFormat.ShortDatePattern = "dd/mm/yyyy";
            newCulture.DateTimeFormat.DateSeparator = "/";
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A: I resolved this issue due to jQuery validation not accounting for the culture when parsing a date. If you turn off the client side validation the date is parsed just fine on the server that is aware of the culture. The fix is to override the jQuery validation for date and include an additional jQuery globalization plugin.
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/*	$NetBSD: adb.c,v 1.27 1999/02/11 06:41:07 ender Exp $	*/

/*
 * Copyright (C) 1994	Bradley A. Grantham
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
 * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
 * are met:
 * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
 *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
 * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
 *    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
 *    documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
 * 3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software
 *    must display the following acknowledgement:
 *	This product includes software developed by Bradley A. Grantham.
 * 4. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products
 *    derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
 *
 * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR ``AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR
 * IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
 * OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
 * IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
 * INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
 * NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
 * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
 * THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
 * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE
 * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 */

#include "opt_adb.h"

#include <sys/param.h>
#include <sys/device.h>
#include <sys/fcntl.h>
#include <sys/poll.h>
#include <sys/select.h>
#include <sys/proc.h>
#include <sys/signalvar.h>
#include <sys/systm.h>

#include <machine/autoconf.h>
#include <machine/cpu.h>

#include <mac68k/mac68k/macrom.h>
#include <mac68k/dev/adbvar.h>
#include <mac68k/dev/itevar.h>
#include <mac68k/dev/kbdvar.h>

#include "aed.h"		/* ADB Event Device for compatibility */

/*
 * Function declarations.
 */
static int	adbmatch __P((struct device *, struct cfdata *, void *));
static void	adbattach __P((struct device *, struct device *, void *));
static int	adbprint __P((void *, const char *));

extern void	adb_jadbproc __P((void));

/*
 * Global variables.
 */
int	adb_initted = 0;	/* adb_init() has completed successfully */
#ifdef ADB_DEBUG
int	adb_debug = 0;		/* Output debugging messages */
#endif /* ADB_DEBUG */

extern struct	mac68k_machine_S mac68k_machine;
extern int	adbHardware;
extern char	*adbHardwareDescr[];

/*
 * Driver definition.
 */
struct cfattach adb_ca = {
	sizeof(struct device), adbmatch, adbattach
};

static int
adbmatch(parent, cf, aux)
	struct device *parent;
	struct cfdata *cf;
	void *aux;
{
	static int adb_matched = 0;

	/* Allow only one instance. */
	if (adb_matched)
		return (0);

	adb_matched = 1;
	return (1);
}

static void
adbattach(parent, dev, aux)
	struct device *parent, *dev;
	void *aux;
{
	ADBDataBlock adbdata;
	struct adb_attach_args aa_args;
	int totaladbs;
	int adbindex, adbaddr;

#ifdef MRG_ADB
	/*
	 * Even if serial console only, some models require the
         * ADB in order to get the date/time and do soft power.
	 */
	if ((mac68k_machine.serial_console & 0x03)) {
		printf(": using serial console");
		return;
	}

	if (!mrg_romready()) {
		printf(": no ROM ADB driver in this kernel for this machine");
		return;
	}

#ifdef ADB_DEBUG
	if (adb_debug)
		printf("adb: call mrg_initadbintr\n");
#endif

	mrg_initadbintr();	/* Mac ROM Glue okay to do ROM intr */
#ifdef ADB_DEBUG
	if (adb_debug)
		printf("adb: returned from mrg_initadbintr\n");
#endif

	/* ADBReInit pre/post-processing */
	JADBProc = adb_jadbproc;

	/* Initialize ADB */
#ifdef ADB_DEBUG
	if (adb_debug)
		printf("adb: calling ADBAlternateInit.\n");
#endif

	printf(" (mrg)  ");
	ADBAlternateInit();
#else
	ADBReInit();
	printf(" (direct, %s)", adbHardwareDescr[adbHardware]);
#endif /* MRG_ADB */

#ifdef ADB_DEBUG
	if (adb_debug)
		printf("adb: done with ADBReInit\n");
#endif

	totaladbs = CountADBs();

	printf(": %d targets\n", totaladbs);

#if NAED > 0
	/* ADB event device for compatibility */
	aa_args.origaddr = 0;
	aa_args.adbaddr = 0;
	aa_args.handler_id = 0;
	(void)config_found(dev, &aa_args, adbprint);
#endif

	/* for each ADB device */
	for (adbindex = 1; adbindex <= totaladbs; adbindex++) {
		/* Get the ADB information */
		adbaddr = GetIndADB(&adbdata, adbindex);

		aa_args.origaddr = (int)(adbdata.origADBAddr);
		aa_args.adbaddr = adbaddr;
		aa_args.handler_id = (int)(adbdata.devType);

		(void)config_found(dev, &aa_args, adbprint);
	}
}

int
adbprint(args, name)
        void *args;
        const char *name;
{
	struct adb_attach_args *aa_args = (struct adb_attach_args *)args;
	int rv = UNCONF;

	if (name) {	/* no configured device matched */
		rv = UNSUPP; /* most ADB device types are unsupported */

		/* print out what kind of ADB device we have found */
		printf("%s addr %d: ", name, aa_args->origaddr);
		switch(aa_args->origaddr) {
#ifdef DIAGNOSTIC
		case 0:
			printf("ADB event device");
			rv = UNCONF;
			break;
		case ADBADDR_SECURE:
			printf("security dongle (%d)", aa_args->handler_id);
			break;
#endif
		case ADBADDR_MAP:
			printf("mapped device (%d)", aa_args->handler_id);
			rv = UNCONF;
			break;
		case ADBADDR_REL:
			printf("relative positioning device (%d)",
			    aa_args->handler_id);
			rv = UNCONF;
			break;
#ifdef DIAGNOSTIC
		case ADBADDR_ABS:
			switch (aa_args->handler_id) {
			case ADB_ARTPAD:
				printf("WACOM ArtPad II");
				break;
			default:
				printf("absolute positioning device (%d)",
				    aa_args->handler_id);
				break;
			}
			break;
		case ADBADDR_DATATX:
			printf("data transfer device (modem?) (%d)",
			    aa_args->handler_id);
			break;
		case ADBADDR_MISC:
			switch (aa_args->handler_id) {
			case ADB_POWERKEY:
				printf("Sophisticated Circuits PowerKey");
				break;
			default:
				printf("misc. device (remote control?) (%d)",
				    aa_args->handler_id);
				break;
			}
			break;
		default:
			printf("unknown type device, (handler %d)",
			    aa_args->handler_id);
			break;
#endif /* DIAGNOSTIC */
		}
	} else		/* a device matched and was configured */
                printf(" addr %d: ", aa_args->origaddr);

	return (rv);
}

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Northeast Market to get a makeover
Johns Hopkins partners with Baltimore City and other stakeholders to revitalize a landmark public market
Image caption: Andy Frank, special adviser to President Ronald J. Daniels on economic development initiatives, in the pre-renovation Northeast Market.
Credit: Will Kirk / Johns Hopkins University
By Greg Rienzi
/ Published Jan 2013
An East Baltimore landmark and lunchtime hotspot will soon undergo a substantial physical transformation, thanks in part to financial and technical support from The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
The Northeast Market, located on Monument Street, has enjoyed a robust lunchtime trade for decades, owing largely to its proximity to the Johns Hopkins medical campus.
The market features an eclectic assortment of delis, snack shops, baked-good stalls, and eateries serving both local and international cuisine. However, in recent years the market's produce, seafood, and other fresh food sales have shrunk dramatically.
The years also have not been kind to the building's exterior, which looks dated and uninviting. The structure's red and white tiles, installed in the 1950s, are chipped and fading in parts.
Recognizing the market's importance to the East Baltimore community, the university and the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition have partnered with Baltimore Public Markets Corp., Baltimore City, and other stakeholders to revitalize the market and broaden its appeal as a fresh, healthy food destination.
Andy Frank, special adviser to university President Ronald J. Daniels on economic development initiatives, says that the President's Office and Johns Hopkins are committed to a strong Monument Street retail corridor, with the Northeast Market as its centerpiece.
"The renovation of Northeast Market will draw foot traffic to Monument Street, benefiting the nearby businesses," Frank says.
To date, more than $1.7 million has been committed to the project, including a $300,000 seed fund from Johns Hopkins. Additional funds have come from Baltimore Public Markets Corp., Baltimore City, local foundations, and the state of Maryland. Major aspects of the project include improvements to the building's facade, main entrance, interior seating area, and lighting, in addition to enhanced food offerings.
"The building's exterior is fortresslike, which sends the wrong message about the market itself and Monument Street as a destination," Frank says. "The intention is to expand the market's offerings and make the facility more inviting, brighter, and customer-friendly."
The renovation work will begin this month, with the market remaining open during the renovations.
Baltimore-based Brown Craig Turner was selected to provide architectural design services for the renovation project. Specific changes include an enlarged and relocated main entrance, a new facade, windows to let in ample natural light, displays, signage, a dining area, and three additional vendor areas: a flower shop, produce stand, and coffee bar.
HEBCAC and the Maryland Institute College of Art have partnered to bring in MICA students to create graphic designs and murals to complement the building renovations and help enliven and enhance both the exterior and interior of the market.
In addition to improving the market's appearance, HEBCAC and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future are working with the Baltimore City Office of Sustainability to develop healthy meal menus, create new market vendor signage to highlight healthy meal options, launch new stalls for local farmers, and develop other programmatic initiatives to improve access to healthy foods and promote healthy eating habits.
The Northeast Market is one of five public markets owned by the city and operated by the Baltimore Public Markets Corp. The market was erected in 1885 and was last remodeled in the 1980s.
Renovation work is scheduled to be completed in summer 2013.
Posted in University News
Tagged east baltimore, community
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Georgia High School Football
Lovejoy High School
Lovejoy Wildcats
Lovejoy On The Prowl Again
Sam Crenshaw
The start of the 2018 season is just days away now. Most schools around the state will wait until the week before their season opener to play that scrimmage that acts as a final tuneup. After two weeks of official practices, it's a little show-and-tell time under the lights before the real thing.
Don't try selling that to the Lovejoy Wildcats, because they couldn't wait.
Aug. 1 was the first day for practicing in pads, and Aug. 3, just two days later, the Wildcats were among the first teams in the state to hit the field to play a preseason scrimmage. Yep, the Lovejoy Wildcats couldn't wait for Football Fridays In Georgia. The Therrell Panthers made the short drive to Twelve Oaks Stadium. (I guess they couldn't wait either.)
I asked head coach Edgar Carson, why start so soon?
"We always play the very first week," says Carson. "We can have two weeks to prepare for our next opponent. It gives us a chance to fix some mistakes and if there is an injury you get time to recover. I saw some positive things, but I did see some things that we can work on."
Look for Carson to tighten the screws before the regular season opener, as folks in Clayton County expect Lovejoy to win and play in the postseason. The Wildcats string of consecutive playoff appearances goes back to 2010. The coach reminds his team to expect the best from their opponents.
"When we schedule games, just know that nobody wants to play you because you are Lovejoy," says Carson. "We may not have the depth like we used to, but we teach the kids to work hard because they will try and knock you off each week."
Lovejoy has enjoyed a reputation for an offense the racks up the yards while putting points on the board. That should continue in 2018 and you don't have to look very hard or very far to find one of the key reasons why. William Rogers stands 6 feet 4 inches and tips the scale at about 310 pounds. You couldn't miss this guy if you tried and Carson says the big fella is a joy to coach.
"Will has been a three-year starter," says Carson. "All of his high school career, he has had the opportunity to make the playoffs. He has provided a lot of leadership. He is quiet, but he is a quiet assassin and that is what I like about him."
Rogers might not say much, but he has caught the eyes of the recruiters. West Virginia, Boston College, Missouri, Georgia Southern and Georgia State and among those making offers for one of the key ingredients in an offense that led the region in rushing the past two seasons.
Rogers was opening holes for the now-graduated Zion Custis, who rushed for more than 4,000 yards and scored 50 touchdowns as a three-year starter at Lovejoy. In fact, last season Custis set a new single-season school rushing record surpassing cousin Travis Custis. Maybe it's just me, but it seems like during the Wildcats' eight-year playoff streak there was always somebody named Custis running the ball at Lovejoy.
"I wish we had another one," says Carson. "That family was in this program for a while. The last one Zion (now at Southeast Missouri State), called just the other day to check on how we were doing. One thing about that family, they bleed blue."
William Rogers
Without Custis, look for the Wilcats to start the season using as many as four different running backs. Look for more from the passing game, where junior Kahlil Arnold is gaining a better command of the offense.
"Kahlil has a lot of potential," says Carson. "He does a good job accepting constructive criticism which will help him. Our motto is, 'The most important play is the next play." The best thing is to have that short memory, just build on what happened and continue to grow."
Arnold will be helped by a veteran group of receivers led by seniors Dayton Wade and Jarrod Means. Wade and Means are going to spell double trouble for defensive coordinators. Both have great hands and game-breaking speed that make them a threat to go the distance every time they touch the pigskin. Wade has attracted offers from Arkansas State, Troy, Coastal Carolina, and Eastern Michigan.
"Wade has been in the program four years," says Carson. "He is so explosive and that can really help a quarterback out. Jarrod Means has been in the program for three years. He's a big target and fast. They both compete against each other, but they are good friends."
Quarterback Kahlil Arnold
The Wildcats posted a record of 7-5 in 2017, but it sounds like they have put in the preseason effort that could pay off with an improved record in 2018. Carson says his team worked extremely hard during the spring and summer with conditioning, running and lifting. There was also contact camp at Spalding High School.
"We have been going there since they first started," says Carson. "Coach Nick Davis (Spalding) and Franklin Stephens (Ware County) do a great job running the camp. It's high tempo and you get tons of reps. We wear helmets and shoulder pads, you get a little contact, but its pretty safe and everybody stays up."
The results of the off season conditioning, contact camp, and early preseason scrimmage will all come together Aug. 17 for the season opener against Banneker. The Trojans went 8 -3 in 2017, their first season under coach Mario Allen.
Dayton Wade (15) and Jarrod Means (13)
"All we can do is try and get better every day," says Carson. "If we continue to do that and not focus on Banneker so much, but focus on us and what we can do to get better as a team, I think it will help us tremendously."
The Lovejoy Wildcats will need that extra focus as they will be playing in tough Region 4-6A with Tucker, Stephenson, Drew, MLK and an improving Morrow team. "Every week we will have to come with it," says Carson.
Speaking of coming with it. Each week GPB Sports will be coming with the best of Georgia high school football as Football Fridays In Georgia will return with live game broadcasts every Friday night. It all gets started with Carrollton visiting two-time State Champion Rome on Sept. 14. You be sure to join us on the great GPB!
Sam Crenshaw is a broadcast veteran with over 30 years experience in radio and television sports reporting in the Atlanta, Greensboro, NC, and Augusta, Ga markets.
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Parks Service veteran will head St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Julie Galonska has been tapped to be superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Galonska, 48, of Osceola, Wis., was the park's chief of interpretation, education and cultural resource management and served as the acting superintendent since February 2016. She is pictured in a photo taken on Aug. 10, 2017, at the St. Croix River Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls, Wis. (Courtesy of the National Park Service)
By Mary Divine | mdivine@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer Press
PUBLISHED: September 5, 2017 at 6:28 p.m. | UPDATED: September 6, 2017 at 10:28 a.m.
Julie Galonska, a longtime veteran of the National Park Service, has been tapped to be superintendent of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Galonska, 48, of Osceola, Wis., has been serving as interim superintendent since February 2016 when former superintendent Chris Stein left. She also served as chief of interpretation, education and cultural resource management.
"I think what's great about this park is you can go on so many stretches of river and they are different than the stretch you went on the day before or the week before," Galonska said.
Many people canoe from Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minn., to Osceola Landing or William O'Brien State Park, Galonska said, but miss the northern stretches of the riverway.
A couple paddles up the St. Croix River on July 28, 2011, after launching their kayaks from the Minnesota side of Interstate State Park. (Chris Polydoroff / Pioneer Press)
The riverway protects 252 miles of river, including the St. Croix on the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin and the Namekagon River in Wisconsin.
Although she's a career Park Service employee, Galonska didn't grow up spending time in the great outdoors.
"My parents' idea of a vacation was going to a hotel nicer than our house (in Saginaw, Mich.)," she said. "We didn't do a lot of outdoor stuff."
A history buff, Galonska began her National Park Service career as the historian at Fort Smith, Ark., National Historic Site. She has also worked at Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio and Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in Washington, D.C.
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She received a master's degree in public history from Oklahoma State University in 1994 and a bachelor's degree in history and written communications from Eastern Michigan University in 1992.
Galonska "has the right approach and blend of experience to continue moving the park forward in a positive direction," said Cam Sholly, the Midwest regional director for the Park Service.
"She has done a great job as the acting superintendent since 2016 — both within the NPS operation at St. Croix and externally with our many outstanding partners in the community," Sholly said.
One of Galonska's first tasks will be planning the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Croix's designation as a Wild and Scenic Rivers.
The northern part of the riverway, above Taylors Falls, Minn., was one of the eight original rivers designated on Oct. 2, 1968, as a result of legislation championed by Sens. Walter Mondale of Minnesota and Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The part from Taylors Falls to Prescott, Wis., was added in 1972.
"We really want to celebrate all the work that was accomplished since the park was created in 1968," she said. "And then looking toward the future, we hope to engage a lot of kids and families — the next generation — who are not only going to be enjoying the park, but also taking care of it. How do we make sure the place is relevant for kids 50 years from now? For their grandkids?"
Protecting the riverway will require a group effort, she said.
"Fifty years ago, it wasn't one person. … It took a lot of people working together to create this park and build this park, and it's going to take that same coalition to move this park forward for the next 50 years," she said.
Another goal for Galonska is getting people to the riverway, she said.
"We find that once we bring kids or people to the river, the river becomes the focus," she said. "First and foremost, it's about making sure that the river is healthy and that people can continue to enjoy clean water, great views and have a real rich visitor experience out there. …
"It's not just about having fun out there," she said. "It's about making sure we take care of it. But the first step is getting people to love it."
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Mary Divine is a reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. She covers Washington County and the St. Croix River Valley, but has also spent time covering the state Capitol. She has won numerous journalism awards, including the Premack Award and the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists' Page One Award. Prior to joining the Pioneer Press in 1998, she worked for the Rochester, Minn., Post-Bulletin and at the St. Joseph, Mo., News-Press. Her work has also appeared in a number of magazines, including Mpls/St.Paul Magazine, Twin Cities Business Monthly and Minnesota Magazine. She is a graduate of Carleton College and lives in St. Paul with her husband, Greg Myers, and their three children, Henry, Frances and Fred.
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The Daniel Wellington 'Classic Sheffield' watch, with it's big open face and minimalistic design, goes with any outfit. You can wear it with a casual outfit or even a fancier look as well. The black and white style is so simple, yet so classic. A good watch is the perfect finishing touch to any outfit, even if you don't use a watch for time-keeping. With someone as clumsy as me, however, a nearly $200 watch would be a bad idea. I would not only potentially crack the watch, I would probably lose it as well. That's why finding a look like a Daniel Wellington watch for less is so important. Another really cool thing about the Daniel Wellington watches is they come in so many different varieties, like the 'Classic Southampton' and the 'Classic Glasgow' featured here. These are all so awesome, it's hard to pick just one.
Thanks to a post by Target Addict, I learned that Target stores are already displaying some Easter items in their dollar bins as Valentine's Day winds down. I didn't find the table runner or napkin rings she posted (here), but I did discover a few cute items, mostly for kids, like Easter theme stickers and stamps. A few general spring items like striped baskets and painted wood letters would work as Easter decorations, too. I'm hoping this is just a sampling of more to come. Bullseye's Playground, as it's called, is looking really disorganized and messy these days making it impossible to find anything, whether you just need thank you cards or some dino stickers for your toddler.
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Releases on Green Light bill from Jordan, Smart Growth Coalition, Metzger, Teamsters, FWD, Serino, Biaggi, Senate Democrats, Diaz Jr., Seward, Partnership for NYC, Cuomo counsel David, Tish James, Tedisco.
Text of releases.
For Release: Monday, June 17, 2019
Contact: Josh Fitzpatrick, (518) 455-2381, fitzpatr@nysenate.gov
Statement from NYS Senator Daphne Jordan (R,C,I,Ref-Halfmoon)
"Today, the Senate Democratic Majority rammed through their so-called Green Light Bill, Senate Bill S.1747B, which gives driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. I voted no on this measure because their Green Light Bill gives a green light to fraud, danger and illegal immigrants voting – a privilege reserved for American citizens – resulting in our Empire State becoming the 'Sanctuary State.' One of the major issues with the measure is that of identity. These IDs, once provided in the form of driver's licenses, will be used by individuals whose true identity is unknown, for voting, free college and so many other benefits paid for by hard-working, law-abiding taxpayers. This bill does nothing to incentivize individuals who are here illegally in violation of federal law to follow the law and go through the proper process so they can become citizens of the greatest nation in the world. Sadly, today was just the latest example of how the Senate Democratic Majority continues to advance their extreme, radical agenda and disregard the will of the people and the rule of law."
The overwhelming majority of New Yorkers oppose issuing driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. And yet, that's exactly what Senate Democrats did.
With the passage of their so-called "Green Light Bill," illegal immigrants will now be able to apply for standard driver's licenses. This legislation is a slap in the face to law-abiding New Yorkers, as well as to new Americans that have taken the appropriate steps to become citizens legally.
Just like their new law giving free taxpayer-funded college tuition assistance to illegal immigrants, providing driver's licenses to those here illegally creates a strong disincentive for anyone to ever follow our nation's immigration laws. It also leaves hardworking New Yorkers like you footing the bill.
Democrats have chosen to reward those who break the law by giving "undocumented" aliens a key document: Now illegal immigrants can apply for standard driver's licenses using foreign identification, making it nearly impossible for County Clerks and employees at local Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) to verify authenticity. Another major concern is that many states, including New York, use their DMVs to enroll voters. Since New York does NOT have voter identification laws like the majority of other states do, this bill increases the potential for voter fraud.
The vast majority of other states throughout the nation do NOT issue driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, and those that do demand substantially tighter proof of identification. Some also impose requirements designed to encourage immigrants to pursue full, legal citizenship. In contrast, the "Green Light" proposal includes no such restrictions or requirements. This means that New York will soon have the most radical, open-ended such law in the entire nation.
For these reasons, I adamantly opposed this so-called "Green Light Bill" and voted against it. Going forward, I will continue the uphill battle to restore common sense to our state government, and against flawed measures like this one that actually gives people an incentive to break the law.
Daphne Jordan
State Senator, 43rd District
Contact: Will Brunelle, press@nysmartgrowthcoalition.com
NEW YORK SMART GROWTH COALITION STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF "GREEN LIGHT NY" BILL
ALBANY, NY – On behalf of the New York Smart Growth Coalition, spokesperson Will Brunelle released the following statement today, applauding Governor Andrew Cuomo for signing the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light NY" bill into law:
"The Green Light NY bill being signed into law was an incredible victory for all New Yorkers - including the 265,000 undocumented New Yorkers who will directly benefit from this legislation and our New York businesses and economy. We thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for immediately signing this critical legislation into law and all those who supported us in the Senate and Assembly, including our champions - Senator Luis Sepulveda, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly sponsor Marcos Crespo.
We are proud to be among those who fought for this life-changing legislation and thank all of the Green Light NY bill advocates for their tireless work on behalf of all New Yorkers and our state's undocumented immigrants.
Immigration, and the Green Light NY bill, are business issues. Signing this legislation into law is a crucial step forward as New York employers look to fill key roles in a variety of industries across the state. This bill not only ensures that all New Yorkers - regardless of immigration status - achieve full economic mobility, but also that our statewide economy can continue to grow and that our residents become safer."
Leslie Berliant | (607) 386-1590 | berliant@nysenate.gov
Senate Passes Bill to Expand Eligibility for Driver's Licenses
Albany, NY...Yesterday, the State Senate passed the "Green Light" bill, ensuring that all drivers on New York roads are able to apply for a New York State driver's license. The legislation, which passed the Assembly last week, will allow the state to issue driver's licenses regardless of immigration status, including to seasonal farm workers. It also ensures the privacy of information supplied to county clerks' offices.
"As Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I have heard from agricultural organizations and individual farmers from across the state about the importance of this bill for providing farm workers in New York the opportunity to drive themselves to work, to the store, to the doctor, or simply take their kids to school," explained Senator Jen Metzger. "It is also common sense that proper licensing, testing and insurance for all drivers in our state will make our roads safer and bring down insurance costs for everyone, while generating revenue for counties through application fees."
The legislation applies only to non-commercial licenses and learning permits, and is supported by agricultural organizations, such as the New York Vegetable Growers Association the Northeast Organic Farming Association. The legislation is also supported by the Business Council of New York State, New York's largest business association, which argues that the legislation will support local businesses and billions of dollars in economic activity.
We recognize the overall benefits that Green Light provides to farm workers in improving their quality of life while working in New York State," said Rick Zimmerman of the New York State Vegetable Growers Association. "We also appreciate the strong confidentiality provisions to ensure that information collected from registering for a driver's license will not be used to target seasonal workers."
"Farms are located in rural areas, and without driver's licenses or access to cars, farm workers are often left isolated and dependent on their employers for transportation," explained a fourth-generation farmer in the Black Dirt region of Orange County. "Green Light will give farm workers more flexibility and freedom, and help farmers who often dedicate considerable time to transporting employees to stores, banks, and doctors' appointments. I greatly appreciate Senator Metzger's support for this legislation."
Statewide, the Fiscal Policy Institute estimates that this legislation will result in $83.9 million in government revenues over the first three years and $6.4 million in recurring revenue thereafter. In Connecticut, where a similar policy was implemented four years ago, there have been almost 4,000 fewer unlicensed driving convictions and hit-and-run crashes have dropped 9% between 2016 and 2018.
Jen Metzger represents the 42nd Senate District, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Delaware, Orange, and Ulster Counties. Senator Metzger serves as Chair of the Agriculture Committee and sits on the Environmental Conservation, Education, Health, Energy and Telecommunications, Local Government, Women's Issues, Domestic Animal Welfare, and Legislative Commission on Rural Resources Committees.
Contact: Alex Moore, 718-289-0204, alex@teamstersjc16.com
Teamsters Applaud Assembly Vote on Drivers Licenses for Immigrants
NEW YORK, NY – George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16, had the following statement on the New York State Assembly's vote in favor of the "Green Light" bill, which will reopen access to driver's licenses to all New Yorkers. Joint Council 16 represents 120,000 workers in and around New York City.
"The New York Teamsters applaud the State Assembly for taking action on this social and economic justice legislation. It shouldn't be a crime to take your child to school, or drive to the hospital, or provide for your family. In much of New York State, you need a car to do the basics of life, and this legislation will ensure that all residents can access driver's licenses, regardless of immigration status. This is a union issue and will open opportunities for our members.
"I urge the Senate to pass and the Governor to sign this bill into law. We are proud to be a sanctuary union and give our full support to expanding the rights of our most vulnerable residents."
Contact: Karely Hernández, press@fwd.us
FWD.us Statement On Signing Of Green Light NY Bill Into Law
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Immigration Manager Eddie A. Taveras released the following statement today after Governor Cuomo signed the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light NY" bill into law:
"This is a huge victory. Today's bill signing will dramatically improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, and we thank Governor Cuomo for fulfilling his commitment to all New Yorkers by signing this bill expeditiously. We are extremely grateful to the bill's sponsor, Senator Luis Sepulveda, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly sponsor Marcos Crespo, the State Senate and Assembly, and Green Light NY bill advocates, for fighting tirelessly on behalf of immigrant families across the state. Thanks to arduous advocacy, an estimated 265,000 undocumented New Yorkers will now be able to take driver's education courses, pass a road test, and earn a license. This is life-changing, and we are proud to stand on the right side of history because every New Yorker should have the opportunity to contribute to their economies and communities without fearing that they will be separated from their family because of a routine traffic stop."
About FWD.us: FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America's families, communities, and economy thrive when more individuals are able to achieve their full potential. For too long, our broken immigration and criminal justice systems have locked too many people out of the American dream. Founded by leaders in the technology and business communities, we seek to grow and galvanize political support to break through partisan gridlock and achieve meaningful reforms. Together, we can move America forward.
Kara Cumoletti; cumolett@nysenate.gov; 518-455-2945 (SERINO)
A STATEMENT FROM SENATOR SUE SERINO
ALBANY, NY—New York State Senator Sue Serino today released the following statement regarding the passage of the Green Light Bill (S. 1747-B):
"As the daughter of an immigrant, this is an issue I am incredibly sensitive to and I have listened carefully to New Yorkers on both sides of the debate. Supporters of this legislation argue that it is about increasing road safety. However, the County Clerks charged with administering these licenses have made it clear to me that they do not have the resources necessary to effectively verify identities using foreign documents as they would be required to do under this legislation. That should give every New Yorker pause. The system being created under this legislation is ripe for abuse and may inadvertently leave New Yorkers vulnerable to serious security and public safety threats.
I know that there are many in our country today yearning for a way to become a legal citizen, to participate in our processes without fear and to continue to give back to our communities, and I have a great deal of respect for their experiences.
However, as we have seen with nearly every piece of legislation advanced by Albany's new leaders, this bill is extreme in every way, goes beyond anything any other state is doing on this issue, and puts the rights of lawbreakers ahead of law-abiding citizens. If there is a problem with our immigration policy, we should be advocating for comprehensive change at the federal level, not further incentivizing illegal activity here in our state at the expense of our own legal residents. It is not right, and I would urge the Governor to follow through and veto this bill."
Monday, June 17th 2019
Press Contact: moskowitz@senatorbiaggi.com
SENATOR BIAGGI APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF GREENLIGHT BILL IN NYS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR UNDOCUMENTED NEW YORKERS
ALBANY, NY – Today the New York State Senate passed the Driver's Licenses Access and Privacy Act, also known as the Green Light bill, in a major victory for immigrants and advocates statewide. Co-sponsored by State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, the bill will expand access to driver's licenses for undocumented New Yorkers.
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement:
"Today's passage of the Green Light bill is not only important to the protection and empowerment of immigrant New Yorkers – it is necessary for increasing public safety on our roads and growing our economy. This bill is not about immigration. This bill is about expanding access to driver's licenses to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, to ensure that all drivers on the road are safely and properly licensed. The anti-immigrant sentiment we've endured under this federal administration will not be validated by the New York State Senate — these individuals are our neighbors, our caretakers, and our workers. Hannah Arendt's account on the banality of evil teaches us about the normalization of human wickedness — showing us that our only effective antidote to evil is never to react in such ways as to augment it. Sometimes the law is wrong. This is one of those times. And I am proud to have supported this bill. This victory would not have been possible without the tireless work of immigrants and advocates across the state, and the dedicated leadership of Majority Leader Andrea-Stewart Cousins."
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2019
Contact: Jonathan Heppner | heppner@nysenate.gov | 518-455-2415
Senate Majority Passes Driver's License Access and Privacy Act
(Green Light NY)
(Albany, NY) Today, the Senate Democratic Majority passed the Driver's License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light NY), sponsored by Senator Luis Sepúlveda, that will restore the right to obtain a license, regardless of immigration status, that existed prior to 2001.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, "Today, we passed legislation restoring the right for all qualified drivers to obtain drivers licenses regardless of immigration status. By passing this needed legislation, we are growing our economy while at the same time making our roads safer. This is the right step forward for New York State as we continue to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform on the federal level."
Bill sponsor, Senator Luis Sepúlveda, said "This legislation will not only provide undocumented immigrants with a legal solution to obtain a driver's license, but its positive impacts will include significant economic growth, improved road safety, and it will keep hardworking families together. Millions of dollars will be raised in revenue, auto insurance premiums will decrease, and local economies will see a boom as earnings and spending increase. In a time when immigrants are being scapegoated for every ill in our country, this is our opportunity for New York State to show our courage and strength, and stand up for the marginalized communities. For economic, safety, and moral reasons, our communities deserve the Green Light Bill."
The Driver's License Access and Privacy Act (Green Light NY), S.1747B, will allow non-commercial driver's license or learner's permit applicants to be able to submit additional proofs of identity to be eligible for a non-Federal license. It also waives the social security number requirement if the applicant signs an affidavit that they have not been issued a social security number and provides the DMV with discretion to approve additional proofs of identity and age. Further, this legislation will protect the data of the applicants from unwarranted release.
This legislation provides additional government revenue, supports New York businesses and increases road safety. Statewide, the Fiscal Policy Institute estimates that this legislation will result in $83.9 million in government revenues over the first three years and $6.4 million in recurring revenue thereafter. In a statement of support, the Business Council of New York State said that this legislation is "an opportunity to increase these New Yorkers' ability to support local employers and businesses." In Connecticut, where a similar policy was implemented four years ago, there have been almost 4,000 fewer unlicensed driving convictions and hit-and-run crashes have dropped 9% between 2016 and 2018.
Kathryn Wylde, President/CEO of the Partnership for New York City, said, "The business community applauds Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and the State Senate Majority for joining the Assembly in passing legislation that authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to all who pass the driving test, regardless of immigration status. The experience of other states has been that this policy will improve safety on our streets and highways and help ensure that drivers are both trained and insured before they take the wheel."
Javier H. Valdés, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road New York, said, "Today's Senate vote is one for the history books, marking a historic victory for immigrant families all across New York who have led the fight for respect and dignity for our communities. Immigrant New Yorkers have knocked on thousands doors and collected thousands of petitions on Long Island alone, held countless town halls, and traveled on a near-daily basis to Albany to advance this legislation. Green Light's passage will bring enormous benefit to all New Yorkers, boosting our state's economy, creating economic opportunities for immigrants, improving road safety, and keeping families together."
Heather Briccetti, President/CEO of The Business Council of New York State, said, "We are pleased to see that State and private companies stand to benefit from increased economic activity as those who want to obtain a license and drive can do so by paying the same fees and insurance costs as all other New Yorkers. We still believe comprehensive immigration reform is a crucial federal issue that lawmakers in Washington must address."
Steve Choi, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition, said, "The New York Immigration Coalition applauds Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, Deputy Leader Gianaris, bill sponsor Sen. Sepulveda and the members of the Senate Democratic conference for showing what true courage and leadership looks like today by passing the Green Light NY bill. This landmark legislation will protect a quarter-million immigrant New Yorkers by restoring their ability to obtain driver's licenses, while also making our roads safer, our economies stronger, and our communities healthier for all New Yorkers. Now it's up to Gov. Cuomo to truly be the champion of New York's immigrants that he claims to be by signing the Green Light bill into law immediately."
CONTACT: John DeSio
jdesio@bronxbp.nyc.gov
STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ
RE: 'Green Light NY' Legislation
"The passing of legislation to allow undocumented New Yorkers the ability to obtain drivers licenses is an unqualified victory for the people of this state. Not only will this legislation help make our roads safer, it will also help integrate immigrant New Yorkers more strongly within their communities while also providing them with increased economic opportunities.
"I have supported this legislation throughout my career, first as a member of the New York State Assembly and now as borough president, and today's vote is a validation of the more than a decade of advocacy that so many elected officials and advocates have engaged in on this important bill. I congratulate the legislation's chief sponsors, Assembly Member Marcos Crespo and State Senator Luis Sepulveda, as well as Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins for delivering on their promise to treat all people of New York State equally, regardless of their immigration status.
"I strongly encourage Governor Cuomo to sign this legislation, as it would be consistent with New York State's sanctuary status and governmental policy as demonstrated by the pardoning of undocumented immigrants, granted them access to college scholarships through the New York State Dream Act and limiting deportable offenses," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
CONTACT: JEFF BISHOP – 518-455-3131, cell 518-225-0886
Web: www.seward.nysenate.gov
E-mail: sewardcommunications@hotmail.com
jbishop@nysenate.gov
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR SEWARD
ALBANY, 06/17/19 – State Senator James L. Seward (R/C/I/Ref-Oneonta) today commented on his vote against S.1747 allowing illegal immigrants to receive a driver's license:
"The thought of giving a driver's license, a secure identification document, to someone who is already intentionally breaking the law is inconceivable. This is bad public policy that will only build on Albany's New York City-centric agenda to aid and abet criminals and disregard individuals who do things by the book. The concerns I hear from constituents focus on jobs, tax relief, and the high cost of living. Sadly, those issues are not being addressed by the politicians in power at the Capitol."
Statement of Support from the Partnership for New York City on the Passage of Legislation by the New York State Senate
Granting Enhanced Access to Driver's Licenses
"The business community applauds Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and the State Senate Majority for joining the Assembly in passing legislation that authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue drivers' licenses to all who pass the driving test, regardless of immigration status. The experience of other states has been that this policy will improve safety on our streets and highways and help ensure that drivers are both trained and insured before they take the wheel," said Kathryn S. Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City.
About the Partnership for New York City:
The Partnership for New York City represents the city's business leaders and largest employers. We work with government, labor and the nonprofit sector to promote economic growth and maintain the city's prominence as a global center of commerce and innovation. Through the Partnership Fund for New York City, the Partnership contributes directly to projects that create jobs, improve economically distressed communities and stimulate new business creation.
For Immediate Release: 6/17/2019
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO
STATEMENT FROM COUNSEL TO THE GOVERNOR ALPHONSO DAVID
"The Solicitor General was asked to review bill number A3675-B/S1747-B to ensure that undocumented individuals who apply for driver's licenses or identification cards would not be unintentionally exposed to a Federal government seeking to use their information for deportation. In response, the Attorney General stated that she believes there are "safeguards" in the bill, and it can be defended; in other words, it cannot be weaponized to be used against undocumented individuals. The Solicitor General, a former federal prosecutor and former Acting U.S. Solicitor General, who presumably knows whether or not the relevant information can be safeguarded, has remained unresponsive on this critical issue. With that said, based on the Attorney General's representation, the Governor will sign the bill.
"Governor Cuomo has supported this policy for over a decade. The key to this bill is not the political intent but the legal effect. We hope the Attorney General's assessment is correct for the safety of the thousands of undocumented individuals who are relying on her legal opinion."
Attorney General's Press Office/ 212-416-8060 nyag.pressoffice@ag.ny.gov
Attorney General James' Statement on Green Light Bill
Says Green Light Bill is Constitutional and Vows to Defend it Against Any Legal Challenge
New York—Attorney General Letitia James today issued the following statement regarding the Green Light Bill currently under consideration:
"I support the Green Light bill, and the Office of Attorney General has concluded that it is constitutional. We will not opine on any actions the federal government may or may not take.
"The legislation is well crafted and contains ample protections for those who apply for driver's licenses. If this bill is enacted and challenged in court, we will vigorously defend it."
In addition, the Office of the Attorney General released a memo regarding the Green Light Bill.
Contact: Adam D. Kramer, (518) 441-5183
Tedisco: Passage of Driver's Licenses for Those Here Illegally Bill Sends Wrong Message that Citizenship and Rule of Law Don't Matter in NYS
Senator Tedisco, the most outspoken opponent of this proposal since 2007, will offer his "County Clerks Protection Act" as an amendment to indemnify county clerks who choose to uphold their Constitutional oaths of office and refuse to issue driver's licenses to those here illegally
In response to plans by the Senate Majority to bring the so-called "Green Light Bill" to give driver's licenses to those here illegally to the Floor of the Senate for a vote today, Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,REF-Glenville), the most outspoken opponent of this proposal since he helped defeat former Governor Eliot Spitzer's plan in 2007, will be offering an amendment to protect County Clerks who refuse to issue the driver's licenses.
During Floor debate today, Tedisco will be offering his "County Clerks Protection Act" (S.3868/A.6317) to indemnify county clerks, who run most of the state's Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) in New York State, from facing lawsuits or removal by the governor when they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief they are upholding their oath of office and the Constitution of the United States by refusing to issue driver's licenses to those here illegally.
The sponsor of the "Green Light Bill" also has introduced a bill to compel County Clerks to issue the licenses to those here illegally or face removal from office.
"Giving driver's licenses to those here illegally sends the wrong message to honest, law-abiding citizens and those who are trying to do the right thing and have been in line for quite some time to become American citizens. If there is one set of hoops citizens have to jump through to earn their privileges but no standards for those here illegally, what's the point of citizenship when you can just sneak into the front of the line and take advantage of our system?Make no mistake, if we continue on this dangerous path, we will become the United States of Non-Citizens," said Senator Tedisco. "It was a bad idea when former Governor Eliot Spitzer wanted to do it and it's a bad idea now!"
Tedisco noted that contrary to the bogus claims by advocates for the "Green-Light Bill," federal and state courts have long ruled that driving is a privilege and that there is no fundamental right to drive.
In 2007, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld the DMV's right to require social security numbers from driver's license applicants. Moreover, the DMV has required driver's license applicants to submit social security numbers for the past 24 years to combat rampant identity, bank and insurance fraud, not as a post-9/11 anti-immigration policy as advocates falsely suggest.
Senator Tedisco said that among the concerns is creating a double standard for American citizens applying for a standard license. For example, a citizen with a Social Security number would have to provide it, along with verifiable ID documents, while those here illegally would not. The bill also requires that licenses issued to those here illegally be "visually identical" to a federal-purpose license, which is a deliberate attempt to deceive and a violation of the federal REAL ID Act. The Green-Light bill would further hurt the DMV and law enforcement from upholding their constitutional duties by prohibiting them from reporting those here illegally to federal immigration officials and stifle police investigations for car accidents and other incidents. A recent amendment to the bill requires the DMV Commissioner to notify within three days anyone whose records are sought and requires the identification of the agency seeking the records. In what other law enforcement investigation is the suspect given advance notice?
"We are a state and a nation of laws. Whenever we exempt people from those laws, it creates chaos. We support immigration, but the legal process of immigration because if we don't adhere to a legal system for becoming a citizen, New York State will become a magnet for those here illegally. We need an improved path to citizenship on the federal level for people who want to be a part of our magnificent melting pot of a republic, but it should not be done in an unfair, ham-handed way at the state-level that hurts our security and makes a mockery of what it means to be a citizen," said Tedisco.


Who are GrowUp Urban Farms?
GrowUp Urban Farms is a London business focused on industrial-scale Controlled Environment Production (CEP) farms, that produce the highest quality fresh produce.
We want to change the production and distribution of nutritious food to make it more local and more sustainable. We aim to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and employ local people so communities can be more self-sustaining – something that will become increasingly important as our climate changes and our cities expand.
Where can I buy your produce?
Whilst we're relocating our farming system, we don't have any active production, so we're not selling any produce - check out our blog for more details on our current projects.
What are the environmental and social benefits of Controlled Environment Production for local communities?
The environmental benefits of our farms include reducing waste products from agricultural production and making use of previously unused brownfield sites. We can reduce the environmental impact and cost of transportation and packaging by selling and delivering to local customers.
A more local supply chain gives communities a chance to make informed decisions about the way their food is grown. Our food is fresher (as we deliver locally), grown more sustainably, doesn't use harmful fertilizers or chemicals and is more consistently priced regardless of the season.
We are raising awareness about the way food is grown for people living in cities. Through our sister organisation, GrowUp Community Farms, we have already reached a wide range of audiences, including schoolchildren and hobby aquaponicists.
Our aspiration is to employ and train local young people who may have dropped out of formal education or been unable to find employment, and provide them with the skills, experience and confidence to work in Controlled Environment Production or develop transferable skills to help them move into the area they want to work in. The more farms we build, the more people we can employ, and the more communities in which we can have a positive impact.
Why do you want to grow food more locally?
By reducing the distance from farm to fridge we reduce the amount of greenhouse gases associated with the processes of refrigerating, storing and transporting food.
With growing urban populations, innovation in agriculture is necessary if we are to develop a socially and environmentally sustainable means of feeding people who don't have access to the space, or the desire to, grow their own food.
We produce greens that are sustainably grown for a local market – reconnecting people with the way food is produced and what it takes to produce it. This reconnection can help people to make an informed choice about the food they eat. With growing awareness and demand for ethically produced food, we're pioneering innovation in food production for the cities of the future.
Are you currently hiring or taking on any new volunteers?
We're chuffed that you find what we do so inspiring and interesting! Our aspiration is to employ local young people who may have dropped out of formal education or been unable to find employment, and provide them with skills, experience and confidence. Check out our vancanies page as any future opportunities will be posted here first.
If you share our passion for changing the way we feed people in cities, you may be interested in volunteering at The GrowUp Box, run by our sister organisaion GrowUp Community Farms.
Under current EU regulations, only plants grown in soil, in the ground, can be certified as organic. We grow without any chemical pesticides or fertilizers but our produce can't currently be certified as organic in the UK.
Do plants grow faster in hydroponics than in soil?
We farm in a controlled growing environment — this means we control the amount of water and nutrients that reach our plants, and we have a growing cycle (the length of time it takes to go from seed to harvest) of around 2 weeks (and this varies depending on the type of plant). This is partly because our plants get the nutrients they need directly to their roots, and partly because we're growing crops that are well suited to the nutrients that we use in our fertilizer. Using LED lighting tmeans we can grow year-round (traditional farming can't grow salads in the UK between October and February). This means that over the course of a year, Controlled Environment Production can be much more productive than traditional soil-based farming.
Can I come and visit GrowUp to film/photograph the farm?
Unit 84 is now closed as we are relocating the farm. Check out our blog for more information.


"The renewal of this partnership, created in 2013 on the basis of private and public sector synergies, will strengthen our strategy of supporting companies internationally," said Eric Lenoir, CEO of Euler Hermes France. "To help companies manage the risk/reward challenges of exporting, this agreement specifically includes the creation of a collection service dedicated to Business France customers."
According to the most recent Euler Hermes export barometer , the risk of non-payment on trade receivables is the main impediment to export, with more than one in two companies (59%) concerned that customers will not be able to meet their commitments. Companies can now take advantage of the strength and responsiveness of Euler Hermes' international network, present in more than 50 countries, and its detailed customer knowledge to secure commercial transactions (40 million companies monitored worldwide, more than 2 billion euros of receivables assigned for collection).
"For exporting companies, financial protection is a key issue in expanding growth abroad, in particular international collection of unpaid invoices and information on the financial soundness of prospective customers. In teaming with Euler Hermes, Business France is reaffirming its desire to offer a broader range of services to SMEs whose export development we support. I am delighted this public/private partnership is being renewed and extended," says Muriel Pénicaud, CEO of Business France and French Ambassador for International Investment.
SMEs, challenged by delayed payments and increasingly tight cash positions, need access to tools that help them focus on solid business partnerships and defend their interests by defending their rights. Euler Hermes offers purchasing risk knowledge to Business France's teams and initiates amicable and legal collection proceedings appropriate to the target country, applicable legislation and transactions executed.
The agreement also calls for promotion of the respective services of Euler Hermes and Business France, and the sponsorship of joint events focused on international topics, notably problems associated with financing and market penetration strategies for new high-potential markets.


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Environmental Justice and Spiritual Insecurity
Adam Gerhardstein
As a follow-up to Rowan's post on Mountain Top Removal Coal Mining in West Virginia, I want to share the process and one result from a recent theological reflection. As background, you should know that for the last several years Washington Office staff have met approximately once per month to contemplate our views on a particular policy issue or arena. A few weeks ago, together with a few special guests involved in the partnership between the UU Ministry for Earth and the UUA, we focused on the subject of environmental justice.
We used a reflection process learned in seminary by a colleague; I'm sorry to say that we don't have more proper attribution than that. It consists of five questions (and could easily be used by any congregational social justice group wanting to go deeper!):
1. What's the problem?
2. What's the source of the problem?
3. What's the solution?
4. What's the source of the solution?
5. How do we get there?
One thing from our discussion stuck with me in particular. In the course of discussing the source of the problem, someone used the phrase "spiritual insecurity" to describe one of the factors which drives materialistic overconsumption. We speculated that this insecurity comes from a lack of connection, whether that be to God, humanity, nature, or what have you. When we're not grounded, we tend to treat everything and everybody–including our own selves–worse.
I identify as a religious humanist, and I can definitely attest that I feel most spiritually secure when I feel connected to other people. I am grateful for the family, friends, colleagues, and congregants in my community. Yet I also feel a sense of connection with all people in the world, based largely on my ethical and Unitarian Universalist beliefs about the commonality and value of all people. Thus other people's suffering is also a source of spiritual insecurity, which can be overcome only by my actively working to end oppression.
What does spiritual security look like for you?
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Is it appropriate? - - A r e we needlessly adding confounding variables (asking inadvertent or unwanted questions) ? w A r e there "lurking variables" present? There are undesired and not readily recognized differences which can affect results, such as different technicians observing different groups of animals. - - H o w large an effect will be considered biologically significant? This is a 2 Acute Toxicology Program: Study Design and Development 29 question which can only be resolved by reference to experience or historical control data.
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