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Gabe Johnson, Tasha Kama & Mike Molina
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The Fifth in a Series.
Editor's note: In 2022, Leadership for the State and Maui County will be at the forefront with elections for Governor, Maui Mayor, Council, and due to reapportionment, all State Senators and State Representatives. The primary election will be held on August 13, 2022 with the General Election on November 8, 2022, and it's not too early to start thinking about the type of State and County leaders needed. Our first series focused on potential gubernatorial candidates. We now shift our focus to our County's elected leaders, who were simultaneously sent identical questions with the same response date. Last month, we focused on Mayor Michael Victorino and we now focus on the current members of the Maui County Council. This month we begin with Councilmembers Gabe Johnson, Tasha Kama and Michael Molina; in January our focus will be on Councilmembers Tamara Paltin, Shane Sinenci and Yuki Lei Sugimura. Councilmember Kelly King, Council Chair Alice Lee, and Councilmember Keani Rawlins-Fernandez did not timely respond.
Gabe Johnson
1. In 100 words or less, please tell us your background, including details about your family, education, and experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
I was born in 1973 in Miami, Florida to a Puerto Rican father and a half Okinawan mother and later raised by my mother and full-blooded Okinawan grandmother in Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Cleveland Central Catholic High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Kent State University. I moved to Hawai'i 16 years ago to teach at Lahaina intermediate. Soon after I made Lāna'i my home and have worked in the service industry, conservation, and later as a farmer.
"I made Lāna'i my home and have worked in the service industry, conservation and later as a farmer." Johnson shows some of the produce from his Lāna'i farm.
Photos courtesy of Gabe Johnson
2. In 200 words or less, please tell us: a) What is your vision for Maui? b) What is right with Maui? c) What is wrong with Maui?
My vision for Maui is inclusivity. The more the people of Hawai'i and Maui County come together and share their interests, concerns, and passions, the better. My vision is to end the large gap between the haves and the have nots and create opportunities for our youth and upcoming generations, while at the same time tackling the issues in front of us. In a rich and diverse community such as Maui County we have more than enough resources to build a resilient community that works for everyone. Presently our political will within the Maui County Council is a shining star of morality and thoughtful legislation. We focus on the wellbeing of our community members. That is how it should be. We are not immune to social ills and presently our system is set up for a winner take all economy and I am working hard for equality and economic justice.
Lāna'i is dotted with pine trees, one of the remarkable things that make the island a truly beautiful and unique place to live. Johnson is shown here at at Lāna'i ranch.
Gabe Johnson and his daughter Momo.
3. In 125 words or less, please describe your relationship with Maui's Filipino community.
I live on Lāna'i. As many of your readers know, there is a large Filipino community made up of very diverse people. My roommate is Visayan, and many of my friends are Ilocano. Prior to COVID our Saturday market in Dole Park was a great meeting place and a mixture of cultures. I could eat pansit, blood meat, and all types of authentic Filipino food. Lāna'i has had a long history of Filipino workers who toiled the pineapple fields. Today the legendary union strike of 1950 adds to the rich history of Lāna'i. Our place names have a story to tell about the plantation days and our history books include many Filipino leaders.
Gabe is shown here at Lāna'ihale.
4. In 500 words or less, please identify and explain the three greatest needs of Maui's Filipino community.
The needs of Maui County's Filipino community is mirrored through much of our working class members' needs. First, affordable housing is key to folks who live and work here. As your chair of the Affordable Housing Committee, I take seriously my duty to provide truly affordable housing to our workers. Secondly, as a parent I see the struggle our youth are facing with making ends meet and living a happy and healthy life. We are losing our youth because we are not giving them solid opportunities. Many of us work 2 or 3 jobs so that we can raise our children. As our children join the workforce, we must provide better jobs and educational opportunities to keep them here and avoid the brain drain that makes them move away. Finally, the need to take care of our older community members is a top priority for me. Senior housing, healthcare, and better social services are top issues for our kūpuna. The County can do well by funding programs to address these issues.
Tasha Kama
I have been a community organizer for nearly 40 years. While raising my 11 children and welcoming 31 grandchildren and two (soon three) great grandchildren, I also invested time in numerous community organizations. I volunteered with the 'Īao School PTSA, founded the Waiohuli-Kēōkea Homestead Associations that advocated for infrastructure from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, served on the commission to compensate OHA trustees, sat on the Hawaiian Sovereignty Advisory and Elections Commission and assisted various other organizations. To better serve my community, I earned a degree in Human Services from the University of Hawai'i – Maui College.
Tasha Kama with her family at the Binhi At Ani Filipino Community Center as she and her husband David celebrate their anniversary.
Photo courtesy Tasha Kama
2. In 200 words or less, please tell us:
a. What is your vision for Maui?
I envision a community that is not only safe and healthy, but also thriving. People would be able to buy or rent a home they can afford, work at stable jobs, start a business if they desired. The aloha spirit would be alive and well, where neighbors looked after each other and visitors understand the importance of respecting our island's environment and customs.
b. What is right with Maui?
Having been born and raised in the islands, I can say there truly is no place on earth like Maui. It is a beautiful place that has welcomed generations of people who came here to work and live, while tasking us with preserving its "ano" (sacredness).
c. What is wrong with Maui?
I see it more as an ongoing challenge, than something that is particularly "wrong," but it certainly takes all of us working together to protect the people and the land that make our island home so special. We have our differences, but with mutual respect and a commitment to having the difficult conversations, we can overcome some of the chaos and dissatisfaction we have seen recently. Our ancestors have given us a wealth of knowledge on how to resolve conflict successfully, but it takes effort and integrity.
Tiny homes provide shelter for those in need in front Ka Hale A Ke Ola.
My relationship with the Filipino community began when I was a new student at Mannheim Elementary school, and I was in third grade. The first student to approach me was a girl from Hilo who was of Filipino descent. Through her friendship I experienced firsthand the many ways that Filipinos are gracious, kind and helpful. Her father transferred to another duty station, but I never forgot how she made me, a total stranger, feel at ease. Since then, I have been blessed to have gained many Filipino friends and family members as cousins, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I am also glad to support our Filipino community by helping secure funding for projects and important initiatives.
Tasha Kama talks story with Maui's kūpuna to share information to learn what their needs are so they can be better served.
Since coming to the islands in the early 1900s, Filipinos have worked hard to provide for their families, seek education, instill community-oriented values and ensure a successful future for the next generation. With the economic and health challenges now upon us, it has become more difficult to achieve these goals.
Our Filipino community needs the support of government leaders to ensure that families and individuals have a variety of work opportunities to provide steady and fulfilling employment, whether as employees in various sectors or as business owners. While our economy remains heavily dependent on tourism, there are new opportunities such as online commerce and remote working that offer flexibility and a living wage. Financial counseling can also be helpful for those saving up to buy a home or dealing with back rent or utility payments. Services provided through County contracts with Hawaiian Community Assets, MEO, Catholic Charities Hawai'i and other agencies can help anyone in need of guidance and assistance.
It is also crucial that our family-oriented Filipino community has access to affordable homes to buy or rent, as they are a solid foundation for our overall community. Access to health care is also important, as many working in service industries have experienced higher Covid risk and death rates than all other ethnic groups in the state. We must ensure that Filipinos have the health resources and knowledge they need to stay healthy despite the ongoing pandemic.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the island of Maui, Kama worked to help transform the old University of Hawai'i Maui College dormitories into what it is today.
I also believe that Filipinos need greater representation in and more active engagement with local government. Filipinos of all ages with an interest in the legislative process can participate in Council proceedings, and more Filipino candidates would help their community's voices be heard.
It is also critical that Filipinos have access to County and State services with regard to immigration support, as many families are grappling with oft-changing federal regulations and restrictions. Recognizing that the growth of families is a substantial component of my vision for Maui County, the County should do what it can to assist Filipino families who have staked their future on this special place to reunite with their loved ones.
Lastly, while this question focused on what the Filipino community needs, I would argue that, more importantly, our Maui community needs the Filipino community with its energy, drive and proven success to help us succeed in a post-tourism-dependent and post-Covid economy. Maui County is in the crux of re-envisioning its economy and we need the Filipino community to help lead us to a prosperous future with greater equity of opportunity for all.
Mike Molina
Mike Molina, Maui County Councilmember 2001-2010, 2019-Present. Authored major housing and environmental legislation (Affordable Housing Fund, First Time Home Buyers Fund, Outdoor Lighting Bill, Plastic Bag Reduction Law.) Born in Wailuku, Maui and currently resides in Makawao, Maui. Graduated from Maui High School 1978. Served in the United States Air Force and Hawai'i Air National Guard. Graduated from University of Hawai'i at Hilo. I am a former public school teacher and Maui Chapter President, of the Hawai'i State Teachers Association. My spouse, Cielo Batan Molina, is Tagalog and was born in Manila and raised in Quezon City. We have three children.
Mike Molina surveys the damage that flooding brought to Kaupakalua back in March of this year.
Photo courtesy Mike Molina
My vision for Maui County is to continue our economic recovery from the pandemic by diversifying our economy which includes expanding our agriculture, health care and technology industries while balancing our economic growth with the need to protect our environment.
What is going right for Maui County is that I am honored to be part of a County Council that responds to many concerns expressed by the public. Our Council continues to provide funding to improve our parks, roads, public safety, and social services. We have also passed legislation that protects our environment and supports affordable housing.
What is not right for Maui County is the desperate need for more affordable housing. Over tourism is also a problem. While tourism provides jobs and tax revenue it also impacts our residents quality of life with more traffic, less beach parking for our residents and tourists who disrespect our culture and environment. We need to hold the tourism industry accountable for these impacts and continue to find ways to limit the impacts of the visitor industry.
Mike Molina rides atop a horse during the Makawao Rodeo this past July.
I have tremendous respect and appreciation for the Filipino culture and have always worked towards establishing an open, and positive relationship with leaders of the Filipino community. I am grateful for the contributions made to Maui County by our present and past Filipino leaders. Over the years, I have supported funding requests for Immigrant Services, the Barrio Fiesta, and the Binhi at Ani Community Center. I will continue to do my part to encourage members of the Filipino community to become involved with government and not be afraid to express their opinions to Local, State and Federal government leaders.
Affordable Housing is the first of three needs of our Filipino community. Due to the high cost of housing, many families are forced to live in one house which can cause a lot of stress and inconvenience. Government needs to continue to partner with the private sector to secure land and provide affordable housing opportunities to help Filipino families achieve the dream of home ownership. Providing affordable housing opportunities will keep many talented and skilled Filipino professionals here which benefit our community over the long term.
Another need of our Filipino community is to work towards improving their socio-economic status thru higher education. Government needs to work with Filipino community leaders to provide opportunities and encourage Filipinos to seek higher education that will open the doors for higher status and better paying jobs that will elevate their socio-economic status. Providing more higher educational opportunities here for younger Filipino's will also reduce educational expenses for parents.
The third greatest need is for all Filipino groups to collectively work together and put aside differences. If all Filipino groups can unite and work towards goals that can be agreed upon, the Filipino community can become a very effective political force. It is my hope that Filipino elders can mentor and encourage younger Filipinos to take leadership positions and to become involved community issues.


Our Acolytes, with their youth and adult helpers, will be Washing Cars this Saturday! Please bring your cars to the Little Red Barn at Bishop's Orchard Farm Market between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. August 26 for a thorough washing. Our Acolytes will be aided by other youth, some parent volunteers, and all will be under the detail-oriented eye of Acolyte Director Sue Shackford.
The now annual "Acolytes Washing Cars" event supports our Acolytes and other middle and high school youth activities. We are counting down the days to the National Acolyte Festival in Washington, D.C. over the long Columbus Day weekend in October. The funds we raise will help with travel expenses for our Acolytes and their chaperones. So, please tell your friends and neighbors about this great opportunity to get their cars sparkling clean!
Familiar folks will be leading worship on Sundays, August 27 and September 3. On the 27th, please welcome Fr. Kent Smith, our neighbor and friend, for his second Sunday with us this summer. Kent+ brings with him both his academic insights as a professor of Chinese history, and his pastoral experience as the rector of Christ Church in Redding, CT. In retirement, Kent & Margaret have become well-established as active residents of Guilford and regular participants in the life of Christ Church in New Haven. Perhaps someone might offer to lead the Birthday Prayer for Kent+ on Sunday; he recently celebrated a milestone birthday.
On Sunday, September 3, we will have the opportunity for both the Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer. The Rev. Page Rogers will be our celebrant and preacher for the Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m., and our own Juliana Harris will lead Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. This will harken to a time when participating in Morning Prayer, the Eucharist and then Evening Prayer was fairly standard among Episcopalians. The commandment to "Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy," was thus followed in a more thorough-going way. So, yes, you can, and might want to, experience both the Eucharist and Morning Prayer on the 3rd.
For Christ Church folk, the Rev. Page Rogers' most significant credential may be that our own Suzanne Rogers is Page's mother! However, there is more to her story: Page+ was among the first women ordained in Connecticut; she just celebrated 35 years as a priest on June 10th of this year. Page+ took seriously the priestly charge to take her place in "the councils of the Church;" over the years she served as chairman of the Commission on Ministry, Committee on Constitution & Canons, Executive Council, and the Insurance Board; all that in addition to her principal ministry as a parish priest, including service as rector of St. John's Church, Niantic, and more recently assisting with St. Ann's Church, Old Lyme.
Our Christ Church Choir will begin their "fall" rehearsals with a pot luck supper (main course provided) on Wednesday. August. 30, at 6:30 p.m., after which we will preview some of our music for the upcoming 'year.' Family, friends, and all other interested parties are welcome! Have you ever wondered about singing with our Choir? This would be a great occasion to check it out!
Welcome Back Sunday will be September 10th! We will welcome one another, and the Sunday School, and the Choir back to their/our usual places and activities, and enjoy our now traditional Welcome Back Sunday Picnic. We will also have a chance to start getting acquainted with Graham Marsh, our new seminary-intern. Makings for pulled pork sandwiches, plus cole slaw, beverages and paper goods will be provided. Please consider bringing a side dish or dessert, and how else you might help with set-up, serving or clean-up.
p.s. Yes, I saw the Eclipse, and it was totally awesome! My uncle's ranch in Eastern Oregon was close to the centerline for Totality. Don't worry, we all had the necessary special glasses to watch as the moon blocked the sun. Although the sky grew dark,and we could hear the hooting of a nearby owl, the ground was illuminated as if by the most intensely focused moonlight. We had to take our "glasses" off to see the corona of light when the eclipse was at 100%, and then the so-called "Diamond Ring" as a bright spot of sunlight appeared on the corona. Even when we had to put our "glasses" back on, we continued sit there in total awe.
Sometimes it's interesting to display art that treats the same topic, but in very different ways depending on the culture of origin. Today's images both relate, of course, to the discovery of Moses on the riverbank, but one comes from the Dura-Europa Synagogue in Syria (ca. 245!) and the other is by He Qi, the Chinese painter whom we have featured many times on this blog.


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Letters to the Editor, July 28: People heard what they wanted to hear in Mueller testimony; you could be singled out next
Gun (magazine) control
There is a solution to this endless gun controversy. One side wants a ban on certain assault-style weapons. The opposing side declares the right to purchase and possess these weapons.
I believe the solution does not involve the weapon itself but the magazine, which determines the amount of destruction the weapon possesses.
The law I would like to see is a ban on any magazine that holds more than three cartridges. So in all semiautomatic firearms, whether rifle or pistol, the magazine would only allow a maximum of three bullets. If an individual owned more than one such weapon, only two total magazines would be allowed. (For example, if someone owns five AR-15 rifles, only two magazines would be permitted for all five rifles.)
Revolvers would not be affected because of the inherent difficulty in reloading. But if there is a quick-change cylinder replacement capability, all cylinders would be plugged at three rounds.
There would have to be an amnesty period for existing magazines to be turned in. Any further production would follow the law. After a one-year amnesty period, anyone in possession of an unlawful magazine would be subject to a law similar to owning a fully automatic weapon.
Mark Molnar, Norton
Truth loses out
Both President Trump's staunch supporters and unwavering critics claimed victory following Robert Mueller's testimony before Congress. There is no victory when people will not let facts stand in the way of their opinions. It seemed like the only goal of those asking questions in the hearings was to support their preconceived notions — truth be damned.
Larry Weigle, Stow
Who's the next 'them'?
So now it's any woman of color, any color other than "white." Previously, it has been the Irish or Catholics or Italians or Asians or Africans or Germans or Poles or Jews or Native Americans. Who knows who will be "them" next year -- you know, the ones who get blamed for any real or imagined problem.
Why do so many people think they will never be the ones singled out for discrimination?
Even white Protestants were considered "troublemakers" at one time. They were persecuted until they left the land they were used to and moved to America in the hope of getting a fresh start.
Who will be next? It could be you.
Roger Marble, Ravenna
Winning is all
Once again, my wife and I find ourselves puzzled to see Mitch McConnell and his gang blocking another bill that would help ensure that our elections are more secure. The only explanation they bothered to put forth was by labeling it as too partisan.
In other words, this and every other piece of legislation brought forth by Democrats only need be labeled as such to signal the faithful that beating the Libs is more important than protecting the thing that keeps us free — elections.
Why are they so eager to leave holes in the system that even their own people say is faulty? But I guess it worked for them in 2016, and as long as it helps them win, that's all that matters.
Todd Schneider, Cuyahoga Falls

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Harrison's Reed Raibley will continue kicking career at Millikin
Harrison High School's Reed Raibley to continue football career as Millikin's kicker
Harrison's Reed Raibley will continue kicking career at Millikin Harrison High School's Reed Raibley to continue football career as Millikin's kicker Check out this story on courierpress.com: http://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2018/03/22/harrisons-raibley-expected-millikins-no-1-kicker/449449002/
, Courier & Press Published 12:36 p.m. CT March 22, 2018 | Updated 2:39 p.m. CT March 22, 2018
Harrison's goalie, Reed Raibley, lunges to attempt a save against Jasper's Tyler Hunt's shot during their IHSAA Boys Soccer Sectional 31 at Memorial High School Monday night. (Photo: DENNY SIMMONS / COURIER & PRESS)Buy Photo
Reed Raibley, a three-sport athlete from Harrison High School, has signed with NCAA Division III Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., to continue his football career as a kicker. Raibley has received several academic scholarships and grants, said his father, Brent.
Reed was 3-for-3 on field goals and 45-for-48 on extra points as a junior for the Warriors. He was injured his first three games as a senior, then was 2-for-3 on field goals and 7-for-9 on extra points the rest of the season. Raibley averaged 31.7 yards as a punter and had four touchbacks on kickoffs.
Millikin, a member of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin, finished 7-3 last season. Harrison was 2-8.
Reed, who came out of the Ray Guy Pro Kicker camp in December in Nashville, Tenn., ranked No. 1, may also try out for the Millikin baseball team, his father said. Raibley was a catcher, corner infielder and pitching on Harrison's baseball team last spring.
He was also a standout goalkeeper in soccer.
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Bosse's Powell tweaks knee; Funches on fire
Purple Aces 'doing everything we can' to win again
Niehaus guides Castle to SIAC Tournament title
Warriors advance to SIAC championship
Castle, Memorial to meet again in championship
Insider: One good half, one bad. Aces' skid continues.


Women's soccer (11–4–2, 5–1–1 Ivy) fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders (14–5–2, 5–3–1 conf.) last Friday evening 0–3 in the first round of the NCAA Division I tournament. After clinching the Ivy League title in the season finale against Penn, the Tigers secured the only tournament slot from the League.
Men's water polo (16–10, 6–4 conference) will begin the Northeast Water Polo Conference tournament this Friday at 2 p.m. when they face Iona College (6–25, 0–10). If they win, they will play the No. 2 seeded Saint Francis College on Saturday afternoon.
This past weekend, the women's hockey team (4–2–2 overall, 3–0–1 ECAC Hockey) traveled up to Syracuse, N.Y., to take on the Syracuse Orange (4–7–1) in two games. In the first game, on Saturday, a close affair ended in a 1–1 tie after overtime. The game started quickly with each team scoring its goal in the first period, before the goalies turned into stonewalls defending the net. The Tigers' sophomore goalie Rachel McQuigge was under pressure all game and played well, racking up 30 saves over the course of the game.
Last season, a showdown in the ECAC quarterfinals saw the Tigers (3–0–1 ECAC Hockey, 3–1–1 overall) down their conference foe Union (3–3–0, 7–3–1) as part of a miraculous run to the ECAC tournament title. Looking to extract revenge against Princeton, the No. 12 Dutchmen were turned away once again by the Tigers after junior defenseman Derek Topatigh scored in overtime to give Princeton a 4–3 win.
On Sunday, No. 4 Princeton field hockey posted a dramatic comeback win over No. 6 Harvard to reach the NCAA Final Four. On Friday, the Tigers topped No. 13 Virginia as they played host to the NCAA Tournament's early rounds. It will be Princeton's second trip to the Final Four in three years.
Women's soccer (11–3–2 overall, 5–1–1 Ivy) edged out Penn (13–2–1 overall, 5–1–1 Ivy) on Saturday 1–0, earning the Tigers the title of co-champion of the Ivy League and securing a berth to the NCAA Division I Tournament. This is the second year in a row that the team has won the conference and advanced to the tournament.
The women's volleyball team showed their strength over their Ivy League competitors this past weekend, facing Columbia on Friday and Cornell on Saturday and settling the weekend 2–0.
On Saturday, No. 5 Princeton field hockey (13–4, 6–1 Ivy) finished up its regular season schedule with a 3–2 comeback win over the Penn Quakers. It was also Senior Day for the Class of 2019. The team honored seniors Nicole Catalino, Jane Donio-Enscoe, Annabeth Donovan, Sarah Holland, Casey Swezey, Sophia Tornetta, and Elise Wong prior to the match.
After its road trip to Madison, Wis., to take on the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers, Princeton women's ice hockey came home for four games over the past two weekends against Ivy League opponents. The Tigers (3–2–1 overall, 3–0–1 Ivy League) were unbeaten in these four games — beating Yale (0–4, 0–4), Brown (5–2, 2–2), and Dartmouth (1–4, 0–3) and tying Harvard (2–3–1, 1–1—1). In its three victories, Princeton outscored its opponents 15–4, scoring at least four goals in all three games and conceding an average of 1.33.
After a tough workout, long run, or stellar race, men's cross country head coach Jason Vigilante often repeats a phrase to his team: "We're right where we want to be." Going into the Heptagonal Championship, this sentiment holds up.
Capturing the 2018 Heptagonal Championships title on Oct. 27 is not far-fetched for this year's women's cross country roster. The team has worked its way into the national NCAA rankings, currently standing at No. 30. The only other Ivy League team nationally ranked is No. 20 Columbia; Yale and Dartmouth received votes, but are not ranked.


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Judge Rules Bakery's Refusal to Bake Gay Wedding Cake Is Discrimination
Judge Rules Bakery's Refusal to Bake Gay Wedding Cake Is Discrimination
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A bakery owner who refused to sell a gay couple a cake for their wedding reception broke discrimination laws, a Colorado judge determined December 6th. Matt Farley reports for FOX 31 Denver.
Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig attempted to buy the cake in July of 2012. They planned to marry in Massachusetts, then hold a reception with friends and family in Colorado.
But Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips refused to serve them, saying his religious beliefs would not permit him to support a same-sex relationship in any way.
"I am a follower of Jesus Christ. So you could say it's a religious belief," Phillips said at the time. "I believe the Bible teaches (gay marriage) is not an OK thing."
Backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Mullins and Craig continued to press the issue, filing complaints with the Colorado Civil Rights Division.
In handing down Friday's decision, Judge Robert N. Spencer of the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts noted that Phillips had previously made cakes for the "marriage" of two dogs, but made a policy of refusing to serve same-sex couples. By definition, that policy constitutes unlawful discrimination, the judge found.
"Being denied service by Masterpiece Cakeshop was offensive and dehumanizing especially in the midst of arranging what should be a joyful family celebration," Mullins said. "We are grateful to have the support of our community and our state, and we hope that today's decision will help ensure that no one else will experience this kind of discrimination again in Colorado."
While details were not yet clear, the ruling will likely require Masterpiece to change its discriminatory policies.
"While we all agree that religious freedom is important, no one's religious beliefs make it acceptable to break the law by discriminating against prospective customers," said Amanda C. Goad, staff attorney with the ACLU Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Project. "No one is asking Masterpiece's owner to change his beliefs, but treating gay people differently because of who they are is discrimination plain and simple."
Phillips' attorney, Nicolle Martin, has previously said that they would appeal the decision if they lost.
The legal fight served as a flashpoint for the legislature's debate of a civil unions bill that passed earlier this year without any exemptions for businesses which oppose recognizing the legal rights of gay and lesbian couples based on its religious beliefs.
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Last days. Hmmm. Well, it's closer every day.
Honestly, I do believe it's the last days in the US but there are places in the world where God is being honored and praised so much more than here that I just think it's a changing of the guard.
We have people out here with "flu masks" but it's because they have had or are going to have an organ transplant so I thought maybe that was her story.
As for the flu killing people, it's the same flu that killed people in 1918 and the early 20's. It's just become lethal or pandemic. It may go underground again or it may be worse next year. The shot really isn't helping even in those that had it.
Viruses mutate. It's their nature. I still maintain that in something that's primarily non-lethal (i.e. the flu), it's best to have the disease. In things that are primarily lethal (i.e. kills 1 in 4 who are infected or more such as small pox, polio, diptheria) it's better to have the shot. But that's just me.


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Home Community GoFundMe page set up on behalf of Micheal Doan
GoFundMe page set up on behalf of Micheal Doan
A tragic accident has taken the life of a local hockey star, Micheal Doan. The 25 year old goalie was killed in an automobile collision in Rochester, Minn over the weekend.
A GoFundMe spokesperson is reaching out on behalf of the fundraising site.
"I wanted to let you know about a memorial fund that was started for Michael Doan Jr. – a 25-year-old Sault St. Marie, ON, native and a goaltender in the Southern Professional Hockey League, who passed away in a tragic car accident in Rochester, Minn, this past Saturday." stated a GoFundMe Spokesperson.
A GoFundMe campaign was started in the hopes of raising enough funds to cover the costs of Michael's funeral and any other unexpected expenses that will come with his death. The Ontario community has come together to support Michael's family during this difficult time, raising more than $14,700 in just 18 hours to go towards the cause.
Here's a link to the GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/MikeDoanJrMemorial
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Such a tragedy to lose such an upstanding young man in the prime of life.
It is also a tragedy that gofundme takes 8% of the total donations, plus 30 cents for each donation.
Worse than credit card companies, they get rich from others misfortunes.
There has to be a better alternative that gets ALL of the money to the family?


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Ryan Clifton Gandy
March 30, 1982 - January 25, 2021
Ryan Clifton Gandy, 38, Ocala, Florida went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2021 at his residence in Ocala, Florida. Ryan was born on March 30, 1982 in Ocala, Florida to his parents Royce C. Gandy and Teresa Shaub. He was Self Employed in the Construction Industry. He was a lifelong resident of Ocala, Florida and was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved to surf and was an avid fisherman. He loved with his entire being his little girl Athena. He is survived by his Wife: Catherine Gandy and their daughter Athena of Daytona Beach, FL; his Father: Cliff Gandy and his wife Nancy of Palatka, FL; his Mother: Teresa Shaub and her husband Bobby of Ocala, FL; three Brothers: Carson Gandy of Ocala, FL, Michael Shaub of Mt Juliet, TN and Robert Shaub of Alaska; three Sisters: Ashley Shaub of Cookeville, TN, Jeri Elliott of Athens, GA, and Jodi Henderson of St Augustine, FL; two Uncles: Tony Gandy and Tommy Barnett both of Ocala, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents: Wallace and Jeanette Gandy; his Maternal Grandparents: James and Barbara Barnett and his beloved Sister, Kristen Gandy. A Private Family Gathering will be held at a larter date. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg.
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Vw Passat Error Codes. Does anyone know the US99 reward code answers for. What is a Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC)? Diagnostic trouble codes ( or fault codes) are codes that are stored by the on- board computer diagnostic system. These are stored in response to a problem found in the car by the system. · Check Engine Light On, ODB Code P0011 01/ 01, Stays On, 02 Passat Wagon, 1. 8 Turbo, Did an oil change today, it was very - Answered by a verified VW Mechanic. P000A code definition. This code is known as ' A' Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1. You may also see a 00010 fault along with this code, which indicates that the problem is in Bank 1. Repair Information for P0011 Volkswagen code. Learn what does P0011 Volkswagen ' A' Camshaft Position Timing Over- Advanced Or System Performance Bank 1 means? no adjusting the engine timing wont hurt ur uni tune.
how did ur timing get off in the first place. u have ur camshaft replace or anything? · So I just bought an obd2 scanner, scanned my codes Got the same p0420 and now a new code p0011 Which is " camshaft position actuator A - bank 1 timing over- advan. Clear the trouble codes, see if the trouble code returns. Remove the air cleaner and physically check the electrical connector on the solenoid valve. Once broken, the guilty person will usually try to glue the connector back on the solenoid valve. have th same problem here. I' m a specialized tech in Vw' s and since i changed the timing belt on a 05 Jetta 1. 8T A/ T it throws the code. I just took it in to check the timing and i even asked a second tech to check it with me t make sure it is right and the timing mark is just right on. MY daughter just bought a chevy cruze standard tranz and stalls it a little bit. now she has the engine code P0011. could this be related. is there a simple fix.
Check Engine Light Code P0011 Intake Cam Position Timing Over Advanced - Bank 1 Description: How does a P0011 code trigger the check. · what are the codes P0011 on a VW passat? " intake camshaft position timing over advanced ( bank 1) " - Volkswagen Passat 2. A code P0011 refers to the VVT ( variable valve timing) or VCT ( variable camshaft timing) components and the car' s PCM ( powertrain control module, also called an ECM). That consists of a few different components but the P0011 DTC specifically refers to the camshaft ( cam) timing. · I dropped by autozone today to get a code reading " P0011 ' A' Camshaft Position Timing Over- Advanced Or. has anyone else had this error code. · How long should it take to replace my car if I have the P0011 number popping up? This DTC code is a result of a mechanical fault of the VCT unit or. Circuit/ System Description The camshaft position ( CMP) actuator is attached to each camshaft and is hydraulically operated in order to change the angle of the camshaft relative to crankshaft position ( CKP).
Make a trip to the local Autozone for a scan and they say I' m throwing codes P0011 and P0021 and give me a list of common issues surrounding that code. First two on the list for both is " low or dirty oil" and second is " Oil blockage". · There are error codes p0011, p0171, p0137 and an increasing groaning sound during acceleration. it sounded like the - Answered by a verified VW Mechanic. · P000A code definition This code is known as ' A' Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1. You may also see a 00010 fault along with this code, which. I have an 08 rabbit with 69k on it. about a week ago the check engine light popped on. I could not tell a significant difference in performance, except over the past few days the car MAY sputter and shut off when I start it. Detailed information on troubleshooting and repairing a p0010 check engine light code which refers to a camshaft position actuator circuit.
Also includes links to. Code P0011 on VW Jetta wagon - Second time the check engine light has come on. Repaired ( or thought it was) about 3 months ago, but getting the same e. · Possible Causes and Repair Information for P0011 Volkswagen code. Learn what does P0011 Volkswagen means? P0011 Volkswagen ' A' Camshaft Position Timing. Trouble Code Fault Location Probable Cause; P0000 – P0099 ( Fuel and air metering and auxiliary emission control). P0011 : Camshaft position ( CMP), intake/ left. · How do you fix code P0011 for vw passat 01? How do you fix code pvw passat? Load signal error message from engine contr. So I just bought an obd2 scanner, scanned my codes Got the same p0420 and now a new code p0011 Which is " camshaft position actuator A - bank 1 timing over- advan. The P0011 code is present on cars with variable camshaft timing, also known as variable valve timing.
See how to fix the OBDII error code quickly. From Ross- Tech Wiki. Jump to: navigation, search. When found in and newer VW 2. 0T engine with a timing chain ( example;. com OBDII Engine Light Trouble Codes Definitions, Description Repair Information. P0011 – Camshaft position ( CMP), intake/ left/ front, bank 1 timing over - advanced/ system performance. I had the error code P0011 come up. · P0011 VW code My check engine light came on a few days ago. I took the car to Autozone to have them run the - Volkswagen Cars & Trucks question. · Here' s a checklist on what might be causing it. 5L Turbo Powertrain. Got code p0011, replaced banjo bolt and CEL and cruise light disappeared.
· The rep with VW said if I would take the letter from VW in when getting this service done it will explain. When you consider what these codes are saying, it becomes obvious that these codes are more indicative of a mechanical failure or the results of poor maintenance. · P0011 code definition Camshaft Position " A" - Timing Over- Advanced or System Performance ( Bank 1) What the P0011 code means P0011 is the OBD- II generic. P0011 VW code My check engine light came on a few days ago. I took the car to Autozone to have them run the diagnostic and they came up with the P0011 " A" code, related to Camshaft Positioning. How does a P0011 code trigger the check engine light? This code will trigger the check engine light under the following condition: The comprehensive component monitor, referred to as the CCM, monitors the Variable Camshaft Timing ( VCT) position for over- advanced cam timing. This is a recording of my troubleshooting process, and how to correct the Engine code problem that has been happening for the past three weeks with my Passat. On our Tiguan with 2. 0 Turbo, had fault code P and P2261 ( details below). Our local VW dealer replaced the intake manifold, which was covered under warranty up to 120, 000 mi. · This is a recording of my troubleshooting process, and how to correct the Engine code problem that has been happening for the past three weeks with my. This diagnostic trouble code ( DTC) is a generic powertrain code, which means that it applies to OBD- II equipped vehicles, including but not limited to Toyota, VW, Ford, Dodge, Honda, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Audi, Acura, etc.
Cell P0011 " A camshaft position ( bank 1) timing over advanced" So i got this yesterday when i was going to work. Went to work got the code reader from the guy I work with, cleared the code drove home didnt get it, went to go out again last night got it again, cleared it and then got it one more time cleared it. The code my buddy is getting for the timing belt is not P0341, his is P1340. I got that code ( P0341) when I was ONE pin off at the cams and went away immediately after fixing it, I got this code when I built my engine and had my valves grinded. Mine threw a P0011 code,. 16 years of VW/ Audi. GJayz_ SubFXTi is offline Quote. Error code 0011 in Diagnostic System ( EOBD/ OBDII) VOLVO V40 Estate ( VW) 1. 8 » Solutions Guides Error codes Expert support Diagnosis. 16395/ P0011/ Bank 1: Camshaft A ( Intake) : Retard Setpoint not Reached ( Over- Advanced) Possible Symptoms. Power Loss Possible Causes. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 ( N205) faulty.
· Possible Causes and Repair Information for P0340 Volkswagen code. Learn what does P0340 Volkswagen means? P0340 Volkswagen Camshaft Position Sensor.
DTC P0011, P0012, P0021, P0022 VVT VCT Understanding,. VW Audi Seat Skoda ELSA Win Software. · Cell P0011 " A camshaft position ( bank 1). Cell P0011 " A camshaft position ( bank 1) timing over.
it was tossing a low oil presure code and the P0011 because of a. AutoCodes is the largest database of OBDII Codes Description and Repair Information. Our codes information will help you save money on unnecessary engine, transmission and abs codes repairs.
· Code P0171 is caused by the fuel system running too lean ( Bank 1). Learn more about causes,. P0171 - OBD- II Trouble Code Fuel System Too Lean ( Bank 1).
Chris VW Master Tech : Hello and thankyou for using just answer. 1st thing you need to check is the condition of all 4 tyres, more so for them being distorted, you need to run your hand around the tyre, it should be smooth, if it fills uneven then the tyre could be causing the groaning noise issue, this is a common fault, also there is a tech bulletin on poor gearbox oil causing groaning. P0011 Volkswagen Auto Trouble Code description with all kind of problems on car models.


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Patterns and temporal trends in the incidence of malignant disease in children: I. Leukaemia and lymphoma.
Blair, Val
Birch, Jillian M
Cancer Research Campaign Paediatric and Familial Cancer Research Group, Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Manchester, U.K.
Patterns and trends in incidence of leukaemia and lymphoma in children aged under 15 years and resident in the North Western Regional Health Authority area of England at diagnosis, over the 35-year time period 1954-1988, were analysed. The study included 1407 cases registered with the Manchester Children's Tumour Registry, 100% of which had a histologically or cytologically verified diagnosis. Log-linear modelling identified significant linear increases in acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL) (average quinquennial increase 4%) and Hodgkin's disease (HD) (10%), but not in acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia nor non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Additionally, the chi 2 test for trend identified a significant increase in the incidence of chronic myeloid leukaemia. The possibility that the increases seen in ALL and HD are linked to increases in prevalence of unknown infectious agents is discussed.
Patterns and temporal trends in the incidence of malignant disease in children: I. Leukaemia and lymphoma. 1994, 30A (10):1490-8 Eur. J. Cancer
European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
Examination of temporal trends in the incidence of childhood leukaemias and lymphomas provides aetiological clues.
Authors: McNally RJ, Cairns DP, Eden OB, Kelsey AM, Taylor GM, Birch JM
Issue date: 2001 Oct
Incidence of childhood leukaemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in France: National Registry of Childhood Leukaemia and Lymphoma, 1990-1999.
Authors: Clavel J, Goubin A, Auclerc MF, Auvrignon A, Waterkeyn C, Patte C, Baruchel A, Leverger G, Nelken B, Philippe N, Sommelet D, Vilmer E, Bellec S, Perrillat-Menegaux F, Hémon D
Seasonal variations in the onset of childhood leukaemia and lymphoma.
Authors: Westerbeek RM, Blair V, Eden OB, Kelsey AM, Stevens RF, Will AM, Taylor GM, Birch JM
Maternal smoking and childhood leukemia and lymphoma risk among 1,440,542 Swedish children.
Authors: Mucci LA, Granath F, Cnattingius S
Issue date: 2004 Sep
Geographical and ecological analyses of childhood acute leukaemias and lymphomas in north-west England.
Authors: McNally RJ, Alston RD, Cairns DP, Eden OB, Birch JM
Poly (ADP-ribose) metabolism in alkylated mouse L5178Y cells.
Boyle, John M (1985-07)
Poly ADP-ribosylation of two mouse lymphoma cell lines, L5178Y (LS) and the radiation and alkylating agent resistant derivative AII, was investigated by uptake of [3H]NAD by permeabilised cells into acid-precipitable material that was sensitive to phosphodiesterase but insensitive to DNase and RNase. Basal activities in both lymphoma lines were 3-4-fold greater than in mouse L1210 leukaemia cells. However, total endogenous poly (ADP-R) polymerase activity in both L5178Y cell lines, stimulated by a large excess of DNase in the presence of Triton X-100, was less than half the activity in L1210 cells. Doses of N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) that produced 20-50% survival of colony-forming units increased poly (ADP-R) in both lymphoma lines by only 25% compared with 377% in L1210 cells when synthesis was measured immediately after a 30-min exposure of MNU. During the first 24 h after MNU AII cells produced a peak of activity that was not seen with LS cells. A second peak was seen in both cell lines between 24 and 48 h following MNU. Concentrations of 3-aminobenzamide (3AB) above 2.5 mM inhibited colony-forming ability of lymphoma cells and equally inhibited uptake of [14C]formate into protein, RNA and DNA indicating that 3AB behaves as a general metabolic poison. Concentrations of 3AB in the toxic range of 3-10 mM inhibited poly (ADP-R) synthesis but no degradation of the polymer was observed. Non-toxic concentrations of 3AB potentiated cell killing by MNU to a similar degree in both lymphoma cell lines. In conclusion, we have found little evidence to support the hypothesis that the differential sensitivity of LS and AII is related to poly ADP-ribosylation. Compared with other mouse cells, L5178Y cells appear deficient in poly (ADP-R) polymerase and poly (ADP-R) glycohydrolase activities.
McNally, Richard J Q; Cairns, Donal P; Eden, Tim O B; Kelsey, Anna M; Taylor, G Malcolm; Birch, Jillian M; Cancer Research Campaign Paediatric and Familial Cancer Research Group, University of Manchester, UK. (2001-10)
The age-sex distributions and temporal trends in incidence of leukaemia and lymphoma from the Manchester Children's Tumour Registry (MCTR), 1954-1998, are reported. This 45-year study includes 1795 children, all of whom had a histologically and/or cytologically verified leukaemia or lymphoma. At the time of their diagnoses all the children were under 15 years of age and were resident in a geographically defined area of northwest England covered by the MCTR. Log-linear modelling identified significant linear increases in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) (average annual increase 0.7%; P= 0.005) and in Hodgkin's disease (HD) (1.2%, P=0.04), but not in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), nor in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The increase in ALL was most pronounced amongst males, aged 1-4 years, and is likely to be due to precursor B-cell leukaemias. The increases in ALL and HD are discussed in relation to current hypotheses suggesting a role for infection. Additionally, a non-linear cohort effect was identified for NHL (P= 0.008), which may indicate the involvement of environmental factors other than infection.
Backtracking leukemia to birth: identification of clonotypic gene fusion sequences in neonatal blood spots.
Gale, K B; Ford, A M; Repp, R; Borkhardt, A; Keller, C; Eden, Tim O B; Greaves, M F; Leukaemia Research Fund Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research, Chester Beatty Laboratories, 237 Fulham Road, London SW3 6JB, United Kingdom. (1997-12-09)
Epidemiological evidence has suggested that some pediatric leukemias may be initiated in utero and, for some pairs of identical twins with concordant leukemia, this possibility has been strongly endorsed by molecular studies of clonality. Direct evidence for a prenatal origin can only be derived by prospective or retrospective detection of leukemia-specific molecular abnormalities in fetal or newborn samples. We report a PCR-based method that has been developed to scrutinize neonatal blood spots (Guthrie cards) for the presence of numerically infrequent leukemic cells at birth in individuals who subsequently developed leukemia. We demonstrate that unique or clonotypic MLL-AF4 genomic fusion sequences are present and detectable in neonatal blood spots from individuals who were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at ages 5 months to 2 years and, therefore, have arisen during fetal hematopoiesis in utero. This result provides unequivocal evidence for a prenatal initiation of acute leukemia in young patients. The method should be applicable to other fusion genes in children with common subtypes of leukemia and will be of value in attempts to unravel the natural history and etiology of this major subtype of pediatric cancer.


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Take Five: Where's Santa?
FILE PHOTO: A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, U.S.
(Reuters) -How disruptive will the Omicron COVID variant prove to be for the world economy. That's a question markets are grappling with.
The Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell no longer reckons "transitory" is the right word to describe surging price pressures — upcoming inflation numbers may prove him right.
China weighs in with data of its own, and Germany gets ready to move on from the Merkel era.
Here's your week ahead in markets from Ira Iosebashvili in New York, Vidya Ranganathan in Singapore; Marc Jones, Sujata Rao and Dhara Ranasinghe in London. Compiled by Dhara Ranasinghe.
1/ ADIOS TRANSITORY
A hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve and concern over Omicron heightens the focus on Friday's U.S. inflation data.
Fed chief Jerome Powell reckons "transitory" is no longer accurate to describe high inflation and that the Fed could in December debate speeding up its bond buying taper https://www.reuters.com/world/us/feds-powell-wages-are-not-moving-up-troubling-rate-that-would-spark-inflation-2021-12-01.
Another strong inflation print could bolster expectations of a more aggressive Fed, weighing on markets already spooked by Omicron https://www.reuters.com/business/change-suite/ready-pounce-investors-prepare-swings-opportunities-omicron-variant-spreads-2021-11-30.
U.S. consumer prices accelerated 6.2% in October – their biggest annual gain in 31 years – and could stay uncomfortably high into 2022 due to snarled supply chains.
The Fed's latest "Beige Book" survey shows firms grappling https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-companies-battle-rising-prices-labor-shortages-fed-survey-shows-2021-12-01 with rising inflation and scrambling to fill jobs amid labour shortages. No surprise then that the Fed's tone is shifting.
2/WHERE'S SANTA?
Stock market traders often enjoy a 'Santa rally' in December as investors load up on treats for the new year, but this one doesn't look so promising.
The emergence of Omicron and a Fed now clearly inching https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/powell-yellen-head-congress-inflation-variant-risks-rise-2021-11-30 to raise U.S. rates are dampening https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/global-markets-graphic-2021-11-30 festive spirits.
Wall Street's S&P 500 has notched a positive return in December 74% of the time since 1928 https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/history-says-expect-strong-december-us-stocks-despite-omicron-fed-worries-2021-12-01 data shows, more than in any other month. But for now it and MSCI's 50-country world index are both frozen flat.
That just leaves the VIX volatility index – the so-called 'fear gauge' of world markets – doing any rallying.
3/ ROLLING THE DICE
A conservative economic growth target that pushes President Xi Jinping's 'common prosperity' agenda is what most China watchers expect in 2022 and the coming data dump may not surprise them.
Inflation is benign, affording Beijing space to pursue targeted monetary easing, even as other major economies look to tighten. Exports continue to show strength and could be even stronger if Omicron disrupts supply chains and increases global demand for electronics.
Focus is also turning to key Communist Party meetings in mid-December that set growth and policy targets that won't be released until next year. Policy advisers expect the growth target to be a modest https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/china-advisers-recommend-lower-2022-gdp-target-headwinds-grow-sources-2021-12-02 5%-5.5% – versus the near-8% pace in 2021.
Rolling the dice on the economy is proving easier than on regulation, where more property developer defaults https://www.reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/chinas-kaisa-struggles-relief-bond-holders-default-risk-looms-2021-12-02 loom, Macau's casinos are under siege https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/macau-gambling-group-suncitys-shares-hit-record-low-after-chairman-arrested-2021-11-30 and there's little sense of who's next in the firing line.
4/ THE DOLLAR PROBLEM
To paraphrase a former Treasury secretary, the dollar is the U.S. currency but can become the world's problem.
The dollar's 7% year-to-date gain turned 2021 into another 'annus horribilis' for emerging markets — tightening financial conditions and raising costs for commodity importers.
As U.S. rate-rise bets pull ahead https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/trillion-dollar-wager-that-interest-rates-wont-rise-far-2021-12-01 of most developed peers, the dollar's flexed its muscles again. A comparison between U.S. and German "real" – or inflation-adjusted – 10-year yields shows the former's premium at the highest since last March.
Foreign entities with dollar liabilities have started their December greenback rush, boosting the currency's premium in swaps markets. That may continue until year-end.
If the Fed raises rates https://www.reuters.com/world/us/feds-powell-wages-are-not-moving-up-troubling-rate-that-would-spark-inflation-2021-12-01 next year, the dollar may weaken as it often does as a tightening cycle begins. But given the dollar's potential to surprise, bearish forecasts are remarkably few.
5/ BAPTISM OF FIRE
Olaf Scholz officially takes over as German chancellor in days to come, ending Angela Merkel's 16 years in charge of Europe's biggest economy. He steps straight into fire fighting mode.
Germany is battling soaring COVID infections https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/german-state-reports-four-fully-vaccinated-people-infected-with-omicron-2021-12-01 in a fourth wave, inflation is running at record high levels https://www.reuters.com/markets/stocks/german-inflation-hits-highest-decades-increasing-pressure-ecb-2021-11-29, Europe faces an energy crunch and a Russian troop build-up near the Ukraine border has triggered alarm in the West.
Scholz, who heads a three-party coalition, will oversee the introduction of tougher COVID-19 fighting measures as the Omicron discovery escalates concerns.
Meanwhile who Scholz nominates as the next Bundesbank President https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/who-will-be-bundesbanks-next-chief-2021-11-23 will also be watched closely as the ECB's hawks and doves battle it out. According to one press report, Joachim Nagel, a top BIS official has moved into pole position.
(Editing by Alexander Smith)
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Every sales and marketing professional should be able to write an engaging follow-up email. 80% of deals need at least five touches before closing, so keeping the conversation alive is an indispensable skill.
But too many follow-up emails are just lame. Trite phrases like 'just checking in' dominate. Is this really the kind of uninspired impression you want to give prospects?
If you want a response, you must learn to write sales emails that actually matter to your reader.
Don't treat follow-up emails as an afterthought or another task to check off your to-do list. Stand out from the crowd by using every contact as an opportunity to persuade.
1. Reference your prior communication clearly and casually.
Your previous emails to a prospect may still be fresh in your mind, but you shouldn't assume that they're equally focused on the exchange, or that they've even seen your prior emails at all. Open your follow-up email with contextual information that reminds the recipient who you are and what you've previously discussed. Casually mention specific details about prior progress, to avoid redundancies and keep the conversation moving forward. For example: At the end of our call last week, we tentatively agreed to a 15% discount per unit on a much larger order.
2. Provide new and valuable information.
Many follow-up emails don't work because they are little more than thinly-disguised narcissistic sales pitches. Just like 'normal' marketing or sales emails, every follow-up needs an angle, a hook that makes it interesting to read.
If you want your reader to engage with the conversation you're trying to have, it's on you to provide new interest and information every time you reach back out.
Share a bit of useful content. Tell an entertaining story, or ask an intelligent question. Say you just came across new information that changes the situation, and reveal just enough to tease them, and prompt a response. There are hundreds of ways to add interest to a simple follow-up email, and zero excuses for sending one that has no juice.
Avoid the temptation to ramble in your follow-up email. Be friendly, but get to the point quickly. These days everyone is suffering from email overload. If you can learn how to communicate effectively in relatively few words, your emails will be better for it.
As a general rule, keep your follow-up emails to 3-5 short sentences or less. If the prospect responds, you can then write a more extensive reply.
Whenever you write an email, you should have a particular goal in mind. Maybe you want to schedule a phone call with the prospect, or you want them to watch the video you've linked to. But whatever the desired action is, you need to explicitly ask the recipient to perform it. This is your Call to Action (CTA).
Without direct instructions, it's unlikely that your target will take action before moving on to the next email in the inbox.
5. Follow-up more than once.
Many people give up when they don't get a response. But this is a big mistake. Even if your first email doesn't get a response, the second email has a 21% chance of being read. Persistence pays off!
So don't lose heart after a single unopened email. Try implementing a multiple email sequence for the best results.
6. Close the loop by sending a final goodbye.
If you have an unresponsive prospect, don't just keep sending follow-up emails. Eventually, you'll want to send a "goodbye" email, also known as a breakup email. In this email, you will need to make it clear in both the subject line and body that this will be your last attempt to contact them.
Why send a goodbye email? Well, they have great response rates, and it's basic psychology. When people think that this is their last chance to get something, they will become more interested. Take advantage of this by making the goodbye email part of your SOP.
By following these best practices, you can write better follow-up emails that engage your contacts and win business.
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