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THE WAY FORWARD IN HONG KONG
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By Kenneth Surin.
I am in Hong Kong, never having been there before. But having been to mainland China several times a year in the past decade, the urge to draw comparisons is irresistible.
Of course, unlike the mainland which never was a part of the British empire, the vestiges of Hong Kong's colonial past are everywhere - from the British street names to the fact that driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Its legal and political systems are also derived from their British counterparts.
This colonial past posed problems when Britain's 99-year lease on Hong Kong expired in 1997, and its sovereignty was returned to China. The former colony became the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (PRC), administered under the formula "one country, two systems". This 1997 administrative formula runs for 50 years, and Hong Kong's administrative relationship with mainland China will be reassessed and probably reconfigured in 2047.
The slogan "one country, two systems" effectively acknowledges that the wholesale integration of Hong Kong into the PRC was not going to be implemented, at least not until 2047 if at all. A reflection of this is the fact that the official languages of Hong Kong are Cantonese Chinese (but not Mandarin as in mainland China) and English.
The limited self-government enjoyed by Hong Kong is viewed as a constraint by Hong Kongers suspicious of the PRC. Only 50 per cent of Hong Kong's Legislative Council is directly elected and the Chief Executive (Hong Kong's de facto political leader) is chosen by a Beijing-approved committee. This is a system designed to limit mass political power by placing it in the hands of a plutocratic elite. Equally, the PRC views self-government, limited though it is, as another kind of constraint, since it would clearly like a much firmer grip on Hong Kong's affairs.
Tension between Hong Kongers and the PRC has culminated in major protests on two occasions in recent years. The Umbrella Movement protests took place between September 26 and December 15, 2014, and involved a number of occupied sites. The protests began after the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPCSC) proposed reforms to Hong Kong's electoral system.
These reforms were alleged to involve the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) pre-screening of candidates for the election of the Chief Executive. There was some violence, but the police adopted a strategy of attrition by clearing the occupied sites piecemeal, and the protest petered-out when the last site was vacated in the middle of December 2014. The protesters did not gain any concessions from the government.
The most recent protests began on June 9 this year, and are continuing as I write.
The protests arose over fears that the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation (Amendment) Bill proposed by the Hong Kong government would weaken the separation between the Hong Kong and mainland China legal systems, by allowing Hong Kong residents to be extradited to the mainland if charged with crimes there. The protesters are concerned that Hong Kong residents and even those visiting it would be subject to the jurisdiction of courts controlled by the CCP.
While the protesters fear extradition could be used as a weapon against political dissent, the PRC contends that Hong Kong tycoons (the city has the largest concentration of billionaires in the world), many with substantial business links to the mainland, are not accountable for their crimes and corrupt practices in mainland China because they remain beyond the reach of the latter's legal system. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam, entrusted with overseeing the extradition legislation, is widely perceived to be a proxy for the CPP.
Hong Kong's most ardent pro-Beijing supporters include a sizeable portion of its business community see close "connectivity" (a buzz word here) with the mainland as crucial to their continued or enhanced prosperity.
The protesters, whose organization is known as the Civil Human Rights Front, occupied Hong Kong's parliament. The Civil Human Rights Front is basically that - a front - and not a structured social or political organization. The protesters, mainly young, avoided forming such formal organizations in order to forestall detection or infiltration by the authorities. They preferred social media as a means of communication and mobilization.
There was a right-wing "Hong Kong First" element in the 2014 Umbrella Movement, and although weakened since then, it still has a presence in today's protests. Some of this "Hong Kong First" tendency goes so far as to express nostalgia for British colonial rule, over the alternative represented by the PRC.
The anti-extradition movement has succeeded so far in getting Carrie Lam to announce an indefinite suspension in the extradition law's implementation after a march of two million people (Hong Kong has a population of seven million). While the delay announced by Lam is clearly an attempt to stall and buy more time before a fresh attempt is made to reintroduce the extradition legislation, this foot-dragging may not be to the advantage of the protesters - to succeed, the latter need to maintain a constant momentum behind their protests, and Ms Lam's decision to drag out the implementation-phase of her legislation seems to be an attempt to sap this momentum.
If this is Lam's strategy, it has failed so far, as the protests continue. In this situation, a miscalculation by either side can escalate the other's response. This happened last week, when dozens of men, dressed in white and wearing masks, stormed a metro station in Yuen Long, clubbing passengers with baseball bats and iron bars.
Most of those hurt were demonstrators returning from an anti-government rally. The attackers were widely believed to belong to pro-Beijing triads, a suspicion confirmed for many by the fact that the police took their time in arriving when alerted to the attack, and stood around when another round of assaults took place.
Predictably, this attack precipitated further anti-government protests. The situation remains volatile, and the protests will continue, accompanied in all likelihood by increasingly harsh government responses.
Beyond thwarting what they see as the CCP's attempt to weaken Hong Kong's autonomy, the anti-extradition protesters have no settled political position or ideology. Indeed, curbs on self-government, anywhere, often go hand-in-hand with a depoliticization of the general culture, so that single-issue politics becomes the most likely outlet for the collective expression of political convictions.
Both the 2014 and 2019 protests were/are single-issue based.
As mentioned, the 2014 demonstrations hinged on the CCP's perceived attempt to increase its control over Hong Kong's electoral process, and the current unrest pivots on the somewhat similar perception that the CCP wants more control over Hong Kong's legal system.
This weddedness to a single-issue agenda is of course a weakness, as it usually is elsewhere in the world. The forces behind the current protests have not shown much interest so far in the wider social and economic challenges facing Hong Kong. It was the same in 2014.
Apart from the young people, there is not much interest in upsetting the bigger cart in which Hong Kong's "liberal-democratic capitalism" sits alongside the CPP's "authoritarian capitalism", even though the two riders may jostle each other with their elbows from time to time.
Of course contradictions exist in the configuration of this metaphorical cart: Hong Kong's most ardent pro-Beijing supporters include a sizeable portion of its business community, who see close "connectivity" (a buzz word here) with the mainland as crucial to their continued or enhanced prosperity. Like business communities elsewhere, the Hong Kong business elite is predisposed to valuing stability over democracy, however much lip service is paid to the latter.
"The city's top 21 tycoons had assets collectively equalling Hong Kong's HK$1.83 trillion fiscal reserves as of April, according to data published by Forbes. The top five tycoons earned HK$23.6 billion in dividends alone in 2016 and 2017. That amount was also never taxed as Hong Kong does not place a levy on dividends as part of efforts to maintain a 'free economy'".
A wider issue which should concern all protest movements here has surely to be Hong Kong's unacceptably high level of economic inequality. Oxfam says Hong Kong's economic inequality is at its highest in 45 years. Citing Hong Kong's Gini coefficient (the index measuring income distribution on a scale from zero to one), the South China Morning Post says:
"In June last year [2017] the figure for Hong Kong was 0.539, with zero indicating equality… The United States was at 0.411 and Singapore 0.4579. Hong Kong's number has climbed 0.006 points since 2006, according to the city's Census and Statistics Department".
The Post article goes on the say:
"In 2016 the median monthly household income of the top 10 per cent of Hong Kongers was 43.9 times the bottom 10 per cent. The poorest would have to work three years and eight months on average to earn what the richest make in a month.
So while Hong Kong's GDP per capita in 2019 surpassed that of New Zealand, Spain, and Italy, its Gini coefficient ranking placed it among a cluster of African and South American countries.
While Hong Kong, by virtue of being a small island, is able to avoid some of the major pollution problems confronting the mainland, it still faces the immense challenge facing small overcrowded places, that is, the need to balance high population density with sustainable use of land that is in short supply and very highly priced on the property market as a result.
While local politicians find it convenient to blame Hong Kong's pollution problems on the mainland's factories, the story is more complex. Hong Kong has the world's highest traffic density, and its coal-fired power plants contribute an estimated 50 per cent to its total pollution level. A University of Hong Kong study showed that pollutants in Hong Kong's air were three times higher than New York and double those of London.
Waste disposal is also a problem. Hong Kong dumps around two-thirds of its waste into landfills, and little is recycled. It is now running out of space for more landfills. Waste that used to be sent to the mainland can no longer be processed there - the PRC is not accepting such waste, even from Hong Kong.
The government's approach to waste disposal is "too little too late", according to critics. More funding is now being made available to local recycling facilities, and appeals have been issued to businesses and consumers to curb waste generation at its source. A Reuters report says that "an average Hong Kong resident throws away around 1.4 kilograms daily, more than double that of Asian cities such as Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei, which have implemented extensive recycling programs".
Hong Kong's recycling industry, nearly all of it in the private sector, can't even absorb the unprocessed waste now being turned-back from the mainland. Environmentalists say the government needs to take direct control of the waste-management industry, and boost its resources massively. There is no sign of this being done.
Hong Kong protest movements concerning themselves with single issues (no matter how weighty these may be), can give themselves a more-than-ephemeral existence by seeking to ground themselves in the deeply-rooted difficulties confronting their society– social and economic inequality, air pollution, flawed waste management, and underlying all of these, neoliberal capitalism.
The impression of many is that the authorities allow little space for substantive public and democratic discussion of these large-scale issues, let alone the implementation of measures to address them. But this is the only way forward - no matter how fraught and complex - for protest and resistance movements all over the world (the US and UK perhaps more than any other).
Hong Kong is no exception.
Note: Kenneth Surin teaches at Duke University, North Carolina. He is Professor Emeritus of Literature. His teaching areas include anglophone literatures outside England, philosophy (both analytical and continental), critical theory, marxism, state theory, and international political economy. He lives in Blacksburg, Virginia. He was born in Malaya (now Malaysia). The above article was posted at CounterPunch.
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Follow these tips to save money every single day this summer.
From embarking on Caribbean vacations to hosting backyard barbecues for your friends, there are plenty of ways to spend a buck this summer. Fortunately, by making some small changes to your household and lifestyle, you can ease the burden on your wallet without sacrificing the summer fun.
Try these 101 tips to keep more of your paycheck in your pocket this summer.
Summer is a popular time for home improvement, and borrowing or renting heavy equipment instead of buying it can save you a lot of money. Home Depot offers a huge variety of equipment, from chainsaws to paint sprayers and everything in between. Depending on the scale of the project, you could save thousands of dollars.
Outdoor lighting improves your backyard's ambiance and allows you to use that space in the evening during warm months. Solar lighting also won't drain your electricity bill. It's a cheap home renovation that also increases your home's value.
A programmable thermostat is a great addition to the home year-round. Set the temperature to be cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer, and watch your utility bills plummet. Savings vary depending on where you live and how you set the thermostat. Upgrading your thermostat makes your home more enticing to potential buyers, too.
Close the blinds on western-facing windows to limit the sunlight entering your home and reduce your air conditioner's workload. Following this simple tip can decrease the amount of sun-generated heat in your home by up to 77 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Avoid making small, careless mistakes like this to save a bundle.
Don't let precious cool air escape because your home isn't airtight. By insulating properly and sealing gaps, you can keep cold air inside and reduce the strain on your air conditioner. It's a fairly cheap fix that can produce significant savings.
If you're buying a new stove, consider going with gas. Propane or natural gas is cheaper for cooking than an electric stove top.
When it gets too hot outside for open windows to cool the house down, make sure you shut them while running the air conditioner. Closing windows keeps the cool air in and the hot air out, so you don't have to keep the air conditioner running constantly.
Alternatively, you could choose to turn the air conditioner off and deal with the heat. If you live in an area with relatively low humidity, this option might be a good idea for at least a few hours a day.
Your air ducts should be cleaned out at least once a year to prevent dust and dirt buildup from reducing airflow. You should also be careful not to block any vents with furniture or decorations.
Along with keeping your air ducts clean, you should replace your air conditioning filter regularly to prevent it from getting clogged. Swapping a dirty filter for a clean one can reduce your unit's energy consumption by between 5 percent and 15 percent, according to Energy.gov.
It might be tempting to lower that thermostat to 70 degrees on brutal summer days, but you'll end up paying a hefty price for the convenience. Save 1 percent to 3 percent on your electric bill for each degree the thermostat is set above 72 degrees, according to the California Science Center.
It might take a few years to see real benefits, but planting a tree next to your home provides shade and keeps your house cooler in the summer, saving you money and upgrading your property. Ideally, you should plant a tree that grows up to 30 feet tall when mature. Aim for placement by the east and west-facing walls, as these receive more sunlight during the summer.
Turning the air conditioning off and switching on a fan can be an excellent money saver. Fans use less power and keep the air in your house circulating, which makes you feel cooler in the summer. You can reduce your cooling costs by as much as 90 percent per day by using fans instead of the air conditioner, according to Energy Impact Illinois.
Taking short, cool showers helps regulate your body's temperature on hot summer days. You won't need to run the air conditioner as much, resulting in a significantly lower energy bill.
Summer cookouts aren't just great fun — they're also great money savers. By taking the kitchen outside, you can prevent heat from the stove or oven from building up in the house, as well as eliminate the cost of running those appliances.
You can save up to 30 percent on electricity bills by switching to energy-efficient appliances, according to the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE). And you could even qualify for a tax credit.
When you do laundry, it pays to use the cold cycle instead of warm or hot water. It will still get your clothes clean and can save you around $60 per year, according to ASE.
Take advantage of the summer breeze and let your clothes dry naturally outside. You can save 35 cents to 70 cents per load, depending on your power cost and dryer efficiency.
Summer is a good time to break out the shorts and flip-flops, which means you'll be more comfortable at higher temperatures. You can stay cool without sending your AC setting plummeting.
It's a bad habit to leave the lights on when you leave a room, and simply switching them off can save you a bundle in the long run. Old-fashioned incandescent bulbs give off 90 percent of their energy as heat and only 10 percent as light, so you might want to switch to a more efficient lighting source, as well.
You don't need to buy a smaller home to downsize. Simply keep the doors closed to rooms that aren't being used and limit the square footage that needs cooling.
Riding mowers might make lawn work go faster, but they also cost more to maintain. Using a push mower can help you save on fuel costs and get some much-needed exercise at the same time.
Some states have restrictions on water usage during the summer, so landscape with water efficiency in mind. A large, lush lawn will cost you much more to maintain than one with features that don't require as much water to thrive.
If you have a pool, you can save money by running the filter less frequently. Algae love to grow in warmer weather, but running the filter for six hours a day instead of 12 will still prevent algae buildup while using less energy.
Take advantage of the season and plant a garden. Seeds and plant fertilizer can cost you less than $10 and provide you with fresh, home-grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. And by harvesting your own food, you'll save money on groceries, too.
Thanks to the proliferation of online streaming applications, cable television is an expense you don't really need. Even premium channels like HBO and Showtime now have subscription services that you can watch on your home computer or mobile device. Eliminating cable could save you more than $100 per month.
It's a lot cheaper to drink filtered tap water than to purchase water bottles. If you're on the go, bring a reusable water bottle that you filled up at home instead of splurging on water at the store or vending machine.
Keep house party costs down by inviting friends over and making it BYOB. Take turns hosting to keep it interesting while saving money on bar tabs and gas costs — and reducing the risk of anyone drinking and driving.
Cook at home instead of going out this summer. You can purchase a month's worth of groceries for less than the cost of a week's worth of dining out.
Many communities offer free seminars or classes. On edX and similar sites, you can educate yourself at your own pace without spending one dime — or venturing out in the summer heat.
The park is a great place to entertain your kids or just take a stroll without spending any money. Many parks have trails or bike paths that you can use, as well. It's a free activity that the whole family can enjoy.
If you live in a coastal area, you can also go to the beach on the cheap. Take the family out for a day of sun and sand, and bring food so you don't have to spend money while you're out. The ocean is free to swim in, and sunbathing is a great way to tan without paying for a salon trip. Just remember to use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15.
If you live in a wooded or mountainous area, hiking is another family activity that won't cost you anything. Discover the beauty in your own backyard and spend a day exploring nature.
Many municipalities, neighborhoods and apartment complexes host regular events for residents. During the summer, community pool parties and sporting events give you a day of fun at no cost.
If you're going out for the day, pack a lunch. Not only does brown-bagging it cost less than eating out, but it's also generally a much healthier choice.
When you do order take-out food, opt to pick it up instead of having it delivered. You might spend a little more money on gas, but you won't have to tip the delivery driver — and that's 15 percent off every meal you order.
Going out to the movies is a fun way to escape the summer heat, but you would be better off renting a movie through Redbox. The average cost of a movie ticket is $8.97, while Redbox rentals start at just $1.75 per day.
Before shelling out big money for concert tickets, look for free performances at nearby parks. Many bands perform for free at public venues during the summer.
You can find great deals on clothes once the season is over. Shop for winter fashions at the start of summer to save.
Check out the stores that have sales on items to start the season, either to clear out last season's inventory or to entice people with the new season's hottest items. For example, near the end of summer, you can purchase skis or other winter items at tremendous discounts. Or watch for sales on things like coolers or beach gear at the beginning of the summer, before they go up to regular prices.
Yes, people are still using coupons. Sort through your junk mail or pick up the Sunday paper, and you'll find coupons for dining establishments, recreational activities and other items. You can also find coupons online or through various apps.
During the summer, a lot of people host garage sales to earn money and get rid of stuff they found while spring cleaning. If you're a savvy shopper, you can find hidden treasures for next to nothing. Learn the best and worst things to buy at a garage sale.
Warmer weather means you're able to do more outdoor activities. Why spend money on a gym membership when you can exercise outdoors by swimming, hiking or jogging for free?
There's no time like the present to quit smoking, especially with summer around the corner. Not only does the heat make smoking less pleasurable, but you'll also have more energy to get out and enjoy the warm weather if you quit. And, of course, you'll save all that money you were spending on cigarettes.
If you don't own a pool, buy an inflatable one. Your kids will be entertained all day splashing around, and you won't need to take them out and spend money on other activities.
If you're handy, a do-it-yourself slip-and-slide can work just as well as an inflatable pool for keeping the kids entertained. Some heavy-duty plastic wrap, electrical tape and the garden hose are all you need to create a fun attraction your kids will love.
It's a lot cheaper to make your own ice cream than to buy it at places like Baskin-Robbins or Cold Stone Creamery. You can find recipes online for concocting all sorts of flavors to delight the whole family.
Instead of going out to eat, why not grab a blanket, pack some food and have a picnic in the park? It's a fun way to enjoy a family meal, and it makes for a romantic date if it's just the two of you. It's also free.
Summer is a great time to start a hobby — or resurrect an old one from childhood. Maybe you've always wanted to learn how to sew or crochet. You can buy craft items online — or at those garage sales — and start working on a project for less.
Spending money on beer at the bar every weekend is a good way to blow your budget. Instead, invest in a home-brewing kit and start learning how to make your own suds at home. These kits cost as little as $50 and can save you a lot of cash on drinks and tips.
If your yard has the space — and your community allows it — consider raising chickens. They're relatively cheap to buy — less than $10 per chicken — and can provide you with fresh eggs once they're of laying age. They're also low-maintenance animals.
Natural springs and rivers are popular summer destinations for tube floats. You can buy an inflatable tube for as little as $3 to float along the river and relax on those hot summer days.
This popular service has thousands of movies and television shows for you to watch at your leisure. A standard subscription costs $10.99 a month, and you'll need to have reliable internet access.
If you have kids, introducing them to art via crayons and paint can be a delightful and inexpensive experience. For cheap materials, head to dollar stores and garage sales.
Through programs like Rosetta Stone, you can start learning a new language today. You might have to spend some money to get started, but the payoff in terms of personal accomplishment and increased employment opportunities can make this activity well worth it.
Learning a new instrument can be a source of tremendous pride and accomplishment. Online tutorials can get you started, and you might discover a talent you didn't even know you had.
Lazy summer days are ideal for napping under a shady tree or by the pool. It doesn't cost a thing and can be just what you need to unwind.
Take a day to relax poolside or out on your porch and lose yourself in a good book. You can get hours of entertainment from a free paperback you borrow from the library.
If you missed out on spring cleaning, it's not too late to get your home organized for summer. It could even help you save on energy costs if you have a lot of clutter that's preventing air from circulating efficiently in the house.
Those unneeded items you bagged up during your recent cleaning spree might be of value to someone else. Why not host a garage sale to sell them? You'll be able to clear out space as well as make money.
Homemade cleaning products are usually cheaper and can be a lot healthier than the store-bought stuff. You can make versatile cleaners with just a few ingredients.
If you're still in school, take advantage of the free time you have during the summer to find part-time employment. Some of the highest-paid side gigs include mowing lawns and refereeing local sporting events.
If you work in an industry that relies on computers, you might be able to work from home instead of going to the office every day. That could save you a bundle on fuel costs, as well as parking or even car payments if it's a permanent arrangement.
Instead of using your free time in the summer to go shopping, save your money and donate your time by giving back to your community. Groups like Habitat for Humanity could always use extra help, so donate a little of your time to help out a family in need.
Going to a nail salon can be expensive. Make it a do-it-yourself project and enlist a friend's help. You can look up everything you need to know online.
Online recipes are easy to find, so why not try something new and bold one night instead of going out to dinner? Buying ingredients at the grocery store is almost always going to be the cheaper option — and cooking can make a romantic summer activity, as well.
If you want a creative outlet that can turn into a money-making opportunity, start a blog this summer. Pick any topic of interest — a hobby, a job, a relationship — and start writing.
Get your fruits and vegetables at a farmers market. Prices for conventional and organic produce are generally much better than those found at retail grocery chains.
The average fee for getting cash from an out-of-market ATM is more than $4.50, and some fees are even taken as a percentage of the amount you withdraw. For best results, choose fee-free ATMs or get your cash straight from the bank.
Plan on enjoying all that summer fun without regretting the expense by budgeting your recreational activities.
Summertime festivals can be sources of entertainment and wonder for the whole family. Even better, entry costs are generally minimal, if not free.
Just like you tackled your cable bill, it might make sense to reduce your phone plan to the bare essentials.
Some foods are more expensive in the summer, so watch what you buy at the grocery store. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, peaches, avocados, cherries and eggplant are just a few of the tasty treats that are in season during the summer months.
If you have one, use your grocery store's rewards credit card or loyalty program. It's a small choice that can lead to significant savings. Plus, some chains offer discounts on gas when you use your card, so you can cut costs on that summer road trip.
Travel is always more expensive during the summer, so take advantage of the financial perks of off-season travel. To cut costs, schedule your vacation before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.
Europe doesn't have to be your destination of choice every year. In fact, there are many great vacation destinations in your own state. Making the trip in your car instead of taking a flight can save you hundreds in travel costs.
With so many sites offering travel deals, it makes sense to bid for your vacation. If you plan it right, you might be able to take two vacations for the price of one.
The weekends are the most popular time to fly. Pick a date in the middle of the week when airplanes aren't as full, and you'll see significant savings on your flight.
Waiting until the last minute to schedule a flight can be a costly mistake. According to CheapAir's 2017 Annual Airfare Study, travelers should book 54 days in advance for the best deals on continental flights.
Tourist hot spots are rife with price-gouging activity. Pick the road less-traveled, and discover a vacation unlike anything else while saving money at the same time.
Don't be afraid to use those miles you've accumulated on your credit card. If you avoid blackout dates, you can often get reduced or free airfare or even hotel stays.
If you work hard all year, the idea of spending your summer vacation in crowded airports and on packed beaches might not be too appealing. Fortunately, there are numerous activities you can enjoy at home while skipping the stress. Host a backyard barbecue with some friends or just spend the day binge-watching a TV show you missed.
When traveling, stay with friends or family instead of getting a hotel room. They'll probably be more than happy to host you for a few days, and the money you save on lodging can go toward group activities to show them how much you appreciate the hospitality.
Many theme parks and amusement parks offer discounts for in-state residents, students, members of the military and people buying multi-day or seasonal passes. It's an easy way to knock $20 or $30 off the ticket price.
If your employer offers a corporate discount program, consider enrolling this summer. It's usually free and comes with discounts for travel and recreational activities.
This can save you money on gas and parking. And if you live in a dense metropolitan area, it can also save you the cost of owning a car.
Ride with friends or co-workers to split fuel costs and save money. In many cities, high-occupancy vehicle lanes will also help reduce travel time.
You can save money on gas by driving a hybrid or electric vehicle. During the summer, gas prices generally increase, so improving your mileage can be a huge relief if you drive a lot.
Summer is a time when people like to stay out late and have some drinks with friends. Plan for a designated driver or pick a spot close to home so you can walk back from the bar. With fines, legal fees and increased insurance rates, a DUI can cost more than $10,000 — and could even include jail time.
If you're going to be out and about, try planning your trip outside of rush hour. Heavy traffic eats away at your fuel efficiency and can increase the number of times you need to visit the pump.
Going out to eat is always fun, but making too many restaurant trips can put a heavy burden on your bank account. Limit your nights out to once a week and look for places with deals. And, whenever possible, try to cook healthy food for less.
If you live relatively close to work, ride your bike instead of driving. This environmentally friendly move allows you to save on parking and fuel costs. Some companies even offer additional benefits for riding a bike to work.
If you live in a metropolitan area, walk to get where you need to go. It might take a little longer, but you won't have to worry about parking, gas or traffic. It's also great exercise and a good way to meet new people.
You can find an inexpensive summer camp if you put in a little effort. Early sign-ups usually come with a discount.
Plan a family game night for some memorable fun, and save money by not going out. Board games provide entertainment over many nights, making them an investment that definitely pays off.
Going on vacation doesn't have to mean traveling far. There are plenty of activities within a day's drive, no matter where you live. So pack some snacks and hit the open road.
Museums provide child-friendly fun that's also educational. Plus, many museums offer discounts or free admission at certain times or on certain days, so you can take the entire family without spending a fortune.
Enroll your child in a sport with a community-sponsored league. Children's football and baseball leagues don't cost too much to join and provide a team-building environment that can help your child meet new friends and learn cooperation.
Help your kids get ahead, catch up or explore subjects not taught in school by leading them in educational activities. You'll find cheap ideas at local parks, museums and online. You can start by studying the flora and fauna on your next day hike.
Take your kids to the local library and help them discover a world of their own. Library cards allow you to borrow books, DVDs and other items that will entertain and educate for a fraction of the cost of buying them.
Recreate the experience of camping without leaving your home. Setting up a tent in the backyard allows your kids to pretend they're on an adventure under the stars. You can save money on campground fees and still enjoy indoor plumbing.
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        return 56e-6

class MultiViewer(_BaseViewer):
    def __init__(self, records, baseRecords=None, rowtitle=None, columntitle=None, figsize=(1.5, 6), xlabel='', ylabel='', axislabelfontsize=16, record_label=True):
        self.record_label = record_label
        self.axislabelfontsize = axislabelfontsize
        self.rowtitle = rowtitle
        self.xlabel = xlabel
        self.ylabel = ylabel
        if hasattr(records[0], 'label'):
            records = [records]
        recordset = records[0]
        self.fig = plt.figure(figsize=np.array(figsize) * np.array((len(recordset), len(records))), dpi=200)
        gs = gridspec.GridSpec(len(records), len(recordset))
        self.viewers = []
        if type(baseRecords) not in (list, tuple):
            baseRecords = [baseRecords] * len(recordset)

        for j, recordset in enumerate(records):
            for i, (record, baseRecord) in enumerate(zip(recordset, baseRecords)):
                ax = self.fig.add_subplot(gs[j,i])
                if record and len(record.output_data) > 0:
                    v = ContourViewer(record, ax=ax, color='k')
                else:
                    v = DummyViewer(record, ax=ax, color='k')
                self.viewers.append(v)
                if j == 0 and columntitle:
                    self.viewers[-1].ax.set_title(columntitle(v.record), fontdict={'fontsize' : self.axislabelfontsize})
                if baseRecord:
                    self.viewers.append(ContourViewer(baseRecord, ax=ax, color='r'))

    def plotSetup(self, indices=[0], times=None, cutoff=None, xlim=12e-6, ylim=-60e-6):
        maxFeatureDepth = 0
        for viewer in self.viewers:
            maxFeatureDepth = max(maxFeatureDepth, viewer.getFeatureDepth())

        size = self.fig.get_size_inches()
        size[1] = size[1] * maxFeatureDepth / 56e-6
        self.fig.set_size_inches(size)

        for i, viewer in enumerate(self.viewers):
            viewer.mirror = self.mirror
            viewer.cutoff = self.cutoff
            viewer.cutoffvalue = self.cutoffvalue
            viewer.plotSetup(indices=indices, times=times, maxFeatureDepth=maxFeatureDepth, cutoff=cutoff, xlim=xlim, ylim=ylim)
            ax = viewer.ax
            labels = [''] * len(ax.get_yticklabels())
            ax.set_yticklabels(labels)
            if ax.colNum > 0:
                ax.set_ylabel('')
            else:
                ylabel = ax.get_ylabel()
                if self.rowtitle:
                    ylabel += self.rowtitle(viewer.record)
                ax.set_ylabel(ylabel, fontdict={'fontsize' : self.axislabelfontsize})
            if ax.colNum != ax.numCols / 2 or ax.rowNum < ax.numRows - 1:
                ax.set_xlabel('')
                labels = [''] * len(ax.get_xticklabels())
                ax.set_xticklabels(labels)
            ax.set_xticks(())
            ax.set_yticks(())

            all_spines = ['top', 'bottom', 'right', 'left']
            for spine in all_spines:
                ax.spines[spine].set_visible(False)

            if self.record_label:
                ax.set_title(r'{0}'.format(viewer.record.label[:8]))

        plt.text(0.38, 0.982, self.xlabel, transform=self.fig.transFigure, fontsize=self.axislabelfontsize)
        plt.text(0.03, 0.5, self.ylabel, transform=self.fig.transFigure, fontsize=self.axislabelfontsize, rotation='vertical')

        plt.tight_layout(pad=3.0, h_pad=1.0, w_pad=0.0)

def plot1DFigure(figNum):
    import extremefill
    if figNum == 5:
        extremefill.generateFigures(datafile='/users/wd15/git/extremefill/data.h5', fignumbers=(figNum,), filesuffix=())
    else:
        extremefill.generateFigures(datafile='/users/wd15/git/extremefill/data.h5', fignumbers=(figNum,), filesuffix=(), deposition_only=True)
    fig = plt.gcf()
    fig.set_size_inches(10, 8)
    plt.show()

def plotFeatures(parameter, parameterValues, Nxs, tags, title=r'{0:1.1e}', figsize=None):
    from smtext import getSMTRecords, smt_ipy_table
    records = []
    for tag in tags:
        records += getSMTRecords(tags=[tag])
    records = [[getSMTRecords(records=records, parameters={parameter : v, 'Nx' : Nx})[0] for v in parameterValues] for Nx in Nxs]
    title = [title.format(r.parameters[parameter]) for r in records[0]]
    viewer = MultiViewer(records, title=title, figsize=(1.2 * len(records[0]), 3.8 * len(records)))
    plt.tight_layout(pad=0, w_pad=-2, h_pad=-1)
    viewer.plot(times=(0., 1000., 2000., 3000., 4000., 5000.))
    return smt_ipy_table([r for rs in records for r in rs], fields=['label', 'timestamp', 'parameters', 'repository', 'version', 'duration'], parameters=[parameter, 'Nx'])

if __name__ == '__main__':
    kPluses = (0.01, 5.0, 25.0, 50.0, 100.0, 1000.0)
    records = getSMTRecords(tags=['serialnumber9']) + getSMTRecords(tags=['serialnumber10'])
    records = [[getSMTRecords(records=records, parameters={'kPlus' : kPlus, 'Nx' : Nx})[0] for kPlus in kPluses] for Nx in (300, 600, 1200)]
    title = [r'$k^+$={0:1.1e}'.format(r.parameters['kPlus']) for r in records[0]]
    viewer = MultiViewer(records, title=title, figsize=(12, 9))
    viewer.plot(times=(0., 1000., 2000., 3000., 4000., 5000.))

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A Prescription for Disease: Misuse of antibiotics in agriculture poses a major public health threat
By Harichandana KarnePublished April 7, 2017
Improper use of antibiotics in plant and livestock agriculture has led to the rapid development of resistant pathogens that modern medicine can no longer treat. While antibiotic resistance is a growing public health threat and has led to increased mortality, hospital stays, and healthcare costs, the United States has yet to regulate antibiotic use in harmful agricultural practices.
When the first antibiotic, Penicillin, was introduced in the 1940's it was hailed as a miracle drug, regarded as one of the greatest developments in therapeutic medicine [1]. Since its introduction, a number of antibiotics have been developed, and have undoubtedly affected each of us. From treating everyday illnesses such as sinus infections and strep throat to serious conditions such as tuberculosis and meningitis, antibiotics are some of the frequently prescribed medications to infections that would have been deadly just a century ago [2].
Antibiotics treat deadly infections by seeking out and fighting bacterial cells while leaving human cells unharmed [3]. Today, we often take the incredible therapeutic power of antibiotics for granted. However, their inappropriate use has emerged as a threat to modern medicine. The misuse of antibiotics, especially in plant and livestock agriculture, has led to changes in microbial ecosystems, as many strains of bacteria — including those that causes diseases in humans — are becoming resistant to treatment with antibiotics [4]. This antibiotic resistance then translates to tremendous consequences in terms of human health, including higher medical costs, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality [5].
A major contributor to antibiotic resistance is the improper use of antibiotics in food production. It is estimated that 80% of antibiotics sold in the United States are used in animals —28.8 million pounds—rather than for human medicine [5]. Antibiotics are often added to livestock and aquaculture feed at sub-therapeutic levels for healthy animals to increase yields by enhancing growth and preventing potential illness, often without a veterinarian's prescription [5]. These quantities of antibiotics are dispersed into the environment as agricultural and water waste, fertilizer, and runoff. Even low levels of antibiotics in the soil, water, and even inside animals cause profound changes in microbial ecosystems and allow to bacteria to adapt in ways to make them resistant to antibiotics. When disease-causing antibiotic resistant bacteria spread back to human populations, we face a grim public health threat: contagious infections that modern medicine can't treat [6].
Antibiotic resistance is a real problem that hospitals face every day. For instance, MRSA is an antibiotic resistant infection kills an estimated 11,285 people every year in the United States — more than HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's disease, emphysema, and homicide combined [6]. Antibiotic resistance is also a global issue causing an estimated 700,000 deaths each year, and contributing to the concern that as people travel to and from different areas of the world, antibiotic resistant infections travel with them, creating the potential for a global epidemic [7].
For scientists, altering how we use antibiotics in agriculture to reduce disease in humans in a no-brainer — several lines of evidence trace resistant infections in humans to specific meat and poultry operations, to animal-associated bacteria, and to trends in resistance in common bacterial pathogens [8]. Regulations that limit antibiotic use in food production are vital to reducing the emergence of new resistant bacteria. Requiring improved animal husbandry practices such as proper disposal of waste, sanitary farming practices, and reducing overcrowding would help reduce resistance. In 2006, due to public health concerns, the European Union banned the use of all antibiotics for food animal growth promotion, but fighting antibiotic resistance is a global effort. Its time the United States follows suit [5].
[1]https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/flemingpenicillin.html
[2] http://www.webmd.boots.com/nhs/antibiotics
[3] http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/microbiome/antibiotics/
[4] http://apua.org/background/
[5] http://emerald.tufts.edu/med/apua/about_issue/antibiotic_agri_4_277960095.pdf
[7]https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25498-antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-now-a-global-epidemic/
[8]http://emerald.tufts.edu/med/apua/about_issue/antibiotic_agri.shtml
Harichandana Karne

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Here's my code:
Range("D24").Formula = "=IF(VLOOKUP(Q23,STUDENTS_INFO!$C:$R,6,0)="","",VLOOKUP(Q23,STUDENTS_INFO!$C:$R,6,0))"
Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

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Level 4-5's get one free mission a month.
Additional missions can be bought using RP dollars. They will vary depending on type and how many people can be involved. The cost can be split between all participants of the mission. Agents that go two months without a case will have a random one assigned to them. If you don't have enough RP money, you can still buy a mission, however you just go into negative figures until you work it off by rping.


A couple of years ago I become disillusioned with watching and reading the news. I went from consuming all I could about what was going on in the world to being overwhelmed by the violence, negativity and hatred that seemingly washed across my TV screen and newspaper.
So I switched off, I have not watched the nightly news in at least a year and I go to alternative sources for my world events fix.
What I did learn was that when you remove the constant stream of negativity you notice the positivity far more easily, you unlearn looking for the worst case scenario and with practise, start to see more and more of what is good, pure and full of love.
To add more love, more playfulness and more feel good energy to the world, I give you A Love Chronicle - Part One. A small collection of things to make you smile, encourage you to seek the beautiful tales and focus on the kind.
Montreal's most historic hospital, closed since 2015, has been transformed into a temporary homeless shelter to ensure that no man (nor beast) will be forced to sleep in the winter cold.
It's not what you have, it's about what you give away.
J.K. Rowling became the first author to ever make the Forbes Billionaire list, largely in thanks to her massively successful Harry Potter empire. Rowling dropped off the list after donating an estimated $160 million in charitable donations.
What used to be a landscape devastated by erosion is now 1,360 acres of forest and it's all thanks to one Indian man named Jadav Payeng. Jadav planted a tree every single day for 40 years and now this man-made forest is bigger than Central Park.


When planning the construction or renovation of your pool, whether commercial or residential, one of the many decisions you will need to make is the pool finish. There are several options available to both commercial and residential pools, there are also many factors to consider when choosing a finish. Cost is usually the first thing on everyone's mind, when making any purchase. However, there are many other considerations that will often times outweigh the initial cost. The intended use of the pool is an important factor to consider when determining the finish of a pool. Residential pools, which have a lower use, can get away with one of the more budget-friendly options, as there is less wear and tear. A low-cost finish will save some money upfront however, repairs and refinishing will be required much sooner than some of the longer lasting, high-end finishes.
Tile has been used as a pool finish for years and is known to be the most durable finish. When applied correctly, a tiled finish can last for decades before requiring any replacement. Tile offers the pool owner a wide variety of colour options and design possibilities. Due to the preparation and labour required for installation, this high quality finish option comes at a higher initial cost. However, over time it will pay for itself, through the savings on repairs and replacements.
Durability & Longevity: A tiled finish will last decades if applied correctly, and compensate for the higher upfront costs.
Easy to Repair: If there is an issue with isolated delamination of tile, it is very easy to replace small areas of tile and match to the existing, without having to re-finish the entire pool.
High Upfront Cost: Correctly installing tile, comes with heavy labour including; the preparation of the subsurface, laying the tile and grouting the tile.
Deterioration of Grout: Though tile has a very long life span, the grout will deteriorate much quicker. Over time grout will begin to wear out of the joints and discolour. Normally, grout will be required to be replaced much sooner than the tile.
Plaster is one of the most prominent pool finishes around, and has been used for several years; a quicker install than products like tile is the main reason for its popularity. Plaster is shot onto the pool walls, similar to gunite, and then toweled to give it a smooth consistent finish. A plaster finish does require some sort of tile border at the waterline as the waves against the plaster will cause it to deteriorate quickly.
Cost & Durability: Even with the high level of durability a plaster finish offers, the cost is relatively low.
Aesthetically Pleasing: Plaster provides a very nice finish which is smooth and able to form to any shape or design.
Pool chemistry can very quickly deteriorate a plaster finish if not properly maintained; low pH in the water is a big concern and requires experienced supervision.
With age, pool plaster will start to delaminate and cause sections of the plaster to pop off, having to re-plaster a pool is very costly.
Painting a pool is a very inexpensive method of finishing any pool, and is typically used in a commercial application for community or public pools. Though painting a pool is an economical and quick finish option, over several years the paint will chip and need to be repainted. A parge coat is required before painting to ensure all honeycombing of the concrete is filled, leaving the floor and walls smooth.
Low Cost & Project Schedule: The cost of the material and labour required to complete the work is extremely low and can be completed quickly.
Low Risk of Damage: Since paint is applied to a cementations backing, there are no concerns about damaging or puncturing the finish from items in the pool.
Frequency of Repairs: A paint finish will need to be refinished every 3 to 5 years, requiring the existing paint to be blasted off before repainting.
Imprefections: If the subsurface of the pool is not done perfectly any imperfections such as honeycombing or rough parging will show through and can cause injuries to swimmers.
Traditionally Vinyl liners have been a typical residential pool finish, due to the relatively low cost and quick installation. Liners can and have been used for commercial applications however, due to the low durability of a liner it is not very common. Vinyl liners can be used in both stainless steel and concrete pools.
Low Cost: In comparison to other finishes, liners can be an economical alternative. The liner itself is relatively inexpensive, in comparison, and installation labour is a significantly lower cost.
Creates a Water Tight Tank: This benefit can be an efficient solution, saving time and money, to a deteriorating concrete pool, which has started to leak.
Deterioration: Vinyl liners are more susceptible to deterioration caused by harmful UV light and poor water chemistry, resulting in the liner needing to be replaced sooner.
Easy to Damage: Vinyl liners can very easily be damaged from foreign objects, such as tree branches or toys falling into the pool. Punctures in the liner will result in water getting behind the liner, causing the pool to leak and the liner to bubble out.


Finally! A band I've heard of – Deftones. For the life of me though I can't remember where from or why. No matter, I've heard of them and that's enough. What? It's not enough? Oh, ok then.
White Pony, as an album, reminds me strongly of the Seattle sound popular in the early 90s. I know I'm going to make a lot of enemies in both camps with that statement but there it is. It has the lazy guitars and the whiny vocals that bands like Nirvana made their own.
On first listen, it felt like the first track, Back to School (Mini Maggit), doesn't really fit with the rest of the album in tone. So much so that I went investigating to see if I had a "deluxe" edition or a re-release because the prog-rock-ish flow from the second track Feiticeira to the last, Pink Maggit, is really cohesive and Back to School felt tacked on and, lo and behold, it was tacked on by the marketing gods. Why? I guess the gods had their reasons but it adds nothing to the album for me.
Also, this is an album where the shouty stuff doesn't annoy me quite so much as usual. I don't know if it's because the desensitisation process that happened last time is still in place or because it's all "just noise". There are some interesting things about the music though, with unusual soundscaping in Digital Bath and Passenger, a glorious, almost acoustic, feel to the start of Teenager and the middle of Knife Prty wanting to be a Pink Floyd track, even though it doesn't quite get there.
My favourite track on the album has to be Rx Queen though. The bend on the guitar is just sublime and the whispery shouts add a lot of interest. I also really like the "fell over the dustbins" percussion (a description borrowed from a friend, but it is very apt here).
So am I educated? Well, yes-ish. At least I can now say that I've now listened to the band, even though I can't remember where I heard of them from.


Royal Wedding mania has well and truly hit, and there's one key question that's on everyone's lips - what will the guests wear? Obviously, the person we wonder most about is the bride, Meghan Markle, but the many guests at the ceremony will also be vying for our attention with their sartorial offerings. Over the years, royal wedding guest outfits have often become a reference point for key trends of the time; from the power suits of the 80s to the embellishments of the early 00s. Whatever your taste in wedding attire, you'll be sure to get some inspiration from our pick of the best wedding outfits of years gone by.
Gonzáles, wife of former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, channelled vintage Evita at 2011's royal wedding, wearing a tulle polka dot dress, elbow length gloves and a blooming floral turban.
Never one to shy away from bright colours, Queen Elizabeth turned heads at her godson's wedding in 1988, wearing a spotted yellow print suit, paired with a monochrome houndstooth scarf.
Talk about making a statement. Princess Elena paired a stunning pink ballgown with a heavily beaded bolero jacket, clutch and pink flowers in her hair.
Even Queens can be understated. Queen Rania looked stunning at the Spanish royal wedding in 2004, wearing a lilac maxi skirt overlayed with lace and a simple cream shirt.
Apart from the Royals themselves, Victoria Beckham was one of the most eagerly anticipated guests at the last Royal wedding, and she didn't disappoint. Heavily pregnant with Harper at the time, she wore sky high Louboutins, a navy shift dress and a sleek high ponytail paired with a Philip Treacy pillbox hat.
Princess Diana loved a good power suit, and this green ensemble for a 1992 wedding was among the best. Seen here pictured with her son and tomorrow's groom, Prince Harry.
Not the first time Princess Elena has appeared on this list, she chose a pink houndstooth suit with pastel shoes and bag for a society wedding in 2004.
The fashion icon to end all fashion icons didn't disappoint at this 1981 wedding, appearing in a red patterned, high-neck dress and matching statement hat just a month before her own nuptuals.
Admittedly, this article is for guest outfits but we had to give a special mention to the iconic wedding dress worn by Princess Grace Kelly at her own fairy-tale wedding in 1956. The dress, designed by MGM costume designer Helen Rose, inspired countless wedding styles for years to come, including Kate Middleton's dress almost 60 years later.


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Apr 15, 2015: WDAM: Perry County man released after allegedly shooting man four times
According to Sheriff Jimmy Dale Smith, investigators believe the case falls under the Castle Law. "That's where a person, if they feel like their life has been endangered or being threatened by violence or by death can defend themselves at their home, and this occurred at Mr. Magee's home," said Sheriff Smith.
Jan 15, 2015: WDAM: Current Perry County Sheriff enters election to retain seat
Sheriff Jimmy Dale Smith has been in law enforcement since 1989 and with the Perry County Sheriff's Department since 1993. Smith said he wants to continue to build bonds with other local law enforcement and the community.
May 2, 2013: WLOX: Perry County police dog left in patrol car overnight, dies
Sheriff Jimmy Dale Smith says the cause of death is unknown, but the dog could have died of a heart attack or of heat exhaustion.


In a bid to reverse the fallout from the war on drugs, California is hoping to bring more minorities and economically disadvantaged individuals into the state's cannabis industry through so-called social equity programs.
The new initiatives are generating high hopes among supporters – and harsh criticism from marijuana industry insiders who believe the programs have unleashed more problems than remedies.
At least four California cities have established social equity programs: Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco.
And earlier this year, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation – the California Cannabis Equity Act of 2018 – intended to help municipalities increase participation in the programs. Lawmakers have allocated $10 million toward the effort.
California state Sen. Steven Bradford, the bill's author, said that "if people of color with financial capital and high business acumen are having difficulty gaining licenses, one can only imagine the struggles individuals with zero capital and previous convictions are faced with.
Staffing and funding shortfalls for the programs.
Long waits related to business licensing for applicants who do qualify.
Limited oversight of business partnership arrangements among social equity applicants and outside investors. The situation has led to what some see as a potential for social equity applicants to possibly lose their fair share in their businesses.
Anderson's top criticisms of the L.A. program include staffing shortages at the Department of Cannabis Regulation and lack of funding.
Others are even more critical of the programs.
"I've heard some social equity applicants who are like, 'This is just a joke,'" said Felicia Carbajal, an activist with California Cannabis Advocates.
Carbajal is voicing a dismay that's being expressed about both the recent state-level social equity initiative and those pioneered by L.A., Oakland, Sacramento and San Francisco.
In San Francisco, Reese Benton, the owner of dispensary Posh Green Collective, is equally concerned about business licensing delays.
"Investors are using the equity program as a leg up into the industry, and they're not giving the minority groups that are enabling that a stake in the operation," he said.
Many social equity applicants typically lack access to bank loans or venture capital and/or have no knowledge of how to apply for them to get their cannabis companies off the ground. So, partnerships between applicants and investors are often necessary.
Investors who want to qualify for priority application processing must comply with specific local ordinances mandating such liaisons.
While partnerships are intended to financially benefit both parties, critics contend the practice can give rise to opportunities for investors to divest social equity applicants of their share in the business.
"I'm like, 'You want me to identify social equity applicants for you to partner with? The partnership opportunity is just fraud,'" she added.
However, Greg Minor, assistant to Oakland's city administrator, pointed out that investors who don't comply with the social equity ordinance will have their licenses revoked.
Some critics contend that even when conducted in good faith, partnerships ultimately could undermine social equity program objectives.
Benton, for example, refuses to share partnership of Posh Green, even though she's paying $2,500 a month to rent a space she can't yet use because the application she filed with San Francisco's Office of Cannabis for a retail license has yet to be approved.
Partnering would hasten the process. But Benton, who reported she is not yet turning a profit, is $6,000 in debt because she resorted to buying product on consignment and now must pay $14,000 in order to hold on to a storefront.
She said partnering would be an injustice to the African-American community she grew up in.
The California Cannabis Equity Act of 2018 provided for $10 million in loans, grants and other supportive services to help social equity applicants, and an L.A. City Council committee met in mid-November to discuss allocating an additional $3 million.
Oakland also recently launched a no-interest, four-year loan program that's available to social equity marijuana license applicants.
Yet, while such financial assistance is a step toward helping social equity applicants operate independently, some say the funds won't go far enough.
"In L.A., I believe we get a third of (the $10 million allocated by the state)," said Fanny Guzman, co-founder of Latinos for Cannabis.
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"There are no checks and balances," said Carbajal, adding that some investors have become predatory and made the partnerships fraudulent.
Though I'm not a person with a past arrest record. I've experienced first hand what Carbajal stated. Though I'm a So Cal resident I had to go to Pueblo Colorado 2 1/2 years ago to partner with a licensed business owner who basically hijacked with the locals Pueblo jurisdictional System everything I own to Manufacture that which only I could do which was create a medical cannabis Inhaler. No one came to my defense…I could not even get attorneys to represent me or my business in the civil suite filed 2 years ago there as I was not a local. Now I'm embroiled in Civil criminal charges against me about to go to trial April 2019 … It's like the greed that's happening is unbelievable. The level of organized corruption goes all the way to the Local District Attorneys..The Police Department and more…Now being back home in Los Angeles I've been approached by many well financed individuals who only want my knowledge as a leg up also..
I am in Los Angeles City ? in South Central and l have seen the Devastation of the felt war on drugs in my community. I've seen many of my friends die, go to prison for life, the women doing things with their body that they wouldn't do if the man was in the house, children in foster care coming out of that homeless but there's a light there's a light in the tunnel we can get it together we have to learn how to Crowd fund. We don't have the 40 acres and a mule, but we got the seed we have to learn how to be farmers start growing are Crop and turn this all around for good. God bless what you put in our hands that we learn how to work it.
CA's legalization path has had poor foresight. These problems should have been ruminated upon during the 22 year period where medical pot was in a gray zone. I don't think cannabis is a good industry long term. If governments wanted to help minorities in the industry it should have done so 20 years ago. When Federal legalization happens in 5-10 years, the general market is going to crash as capital and supply really floods the new national (if not international) market and it will be a very low margin industry on the production and retail side. The only place when a cannabis business will boom will be in the distribution arena if alcohol is used as the model.
We should not expect the State to provide anything except for a clear direction, common sense regulations and a faster processing time. Cannabis operations should be treated as any other business operations, for which you'll need to have the proper planning, knowledge and of course funding.
Don't you think the state had the time to figure out all that you said? ( Enough of the creten creep… please. ). For over 50+ yrs? Of course they did. This is the manner in which they ( the state ) want it to go. To please their special interest oligarch's and to fatten the state general fund. And the growing re-election campaign fund that very likely has been established by the big licensees that were granted unlimited "Pass Go,Collect $200…" And "Get out of Jail" cards.
No kidding. This effort to somehow force the cannabis industry, via the licensing process, into some sort of quasi social welfare program is absurd. It's a business like any other. California already has enough regulations and taxes. And a lot of additional taxes will come from cannabis. If the state wants to divert some cannabis taxes to targeted social programs, fine. But don't intertwine the SJ with the actual business operations. California, please stop meddling in every single aspect of people's lives and business. Enough is enough.
There's entirely too much red tape on the entire process. It's ridic.


Scallop is an edible bivalve mollusc meat which has a delicate slightly sweet flavor. It is valued not only for its taste but also for useful properties, which are due to the presence in its composition of a large number of minerals and vitamins. To cook the scallops simply, because they require minimal heat treatment.
In Russia, rarely seen in the sale of fresh scallops – you can usually buy them only in frozen form. In the latter case, preference should be given to seafood in vacuum packaging, past the freezers. By weight scallops are a little cheaper, but the quality and taste of this product much worse.
Before cooking scallops properly defrosted. To do this, you can leave them at room temperature or folded in a bag and placed in a container of cold water. In the latter case they will be unfrozen much quicker. It is important not to overdo them in water, otherwise it also has a negative impact on the product. After defrosting the scallops should be washed, dry and only then to cook.
To cook scallops a variety of ways and with various ingredients. So, it turns out delicious this delicious, if you fry it in the pan. To add spice to this dish, scallops meat can be pre-marinated in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. And half an hour later, sauté for 4 minutes in the pan. Serve this dish with asparagus or mashed potatoes.
No less tasty scallops in the oven. To prepare, for example, more dietary dish, you can wrap them in foil, pre-sprinkled with salt, spices and watering lemon juice. You can also just put the product on a baking tray along with your favorite vegetables, drizzle with olive oil and send in the oven for 20 minutes.
Grilled scallops also turn out juicy and tender. In this case, they do not require special marinade, but they can drizzle with olive oil so they don't dry, sprinkle with lemon juice, wine or soy sauce. Fry enough as long as they lose their transparency.
Some gourmets like to eat scallops raw, seasoning them with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil. However thus it is necessary to eat the seafood only when you are sure of its quality. Or you can pre-marinate it in a mixture of salt, herbs, olive oil, balsamic or wine vinegar.
Marinated scallops, by the way, can be used to prepare various salads. They go perfectly with rice noodles, peppers, bean sprouts, greens and a variety of seafood. As a dressing, use a mixture of ginger, sesame oil, sugar, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.