Despite strong objections and expressions of concern from many quarters, President Trump continues to push for a broad range of tariffs on imports even though those tariffs, and the consequent retaliatory tariffs levied by other countries, will hurt American consumers and businesses.
As The Hill has reported, a broad coalition of businesses increasingly opposes the president's proposed tariffs, for they understand how damaging tariffs will be to businesses and consumers.
Consumers already are suffering as retailers hike prices to recover the increased cost of the imported goods they sell due to tariffs levied on those goods.
Many domestic manufacturers of comparable products are boosting their prices to match the increased price of imports, illustrating the reality that tariffs effectively subsidize domestic manufacturers at the expense of their customers.
Presumably, this tariff subsidy will encourage companies — domestic and foreign — to increase U.S. production of currently imported goods. Whether that happens, and to what extent, is questionable, but consumers and businesses definitely will pay more.
The proposed tariffs and the inevitable retaliatory tariffs have secondary effects that few understand — including the president.
Theoretically, the higher price of imported goods will incentivize companies to manufacture more products in the United States, and there have been scattered reports that tariffs will have that effect.
That effect, though, will be neither universal nor immediate, especially when new manufacturing facilities have to be built rather than existing factories reactivated or expanded.
Worse, the ability of companies to increase U.S. manufacturing output is constrained by difficulties in finding qualified personnel to build and operate new or expanded factories during a time of record-low unemployment.
Given how easily tariffs can be rescinded or quickly lowered, companies will understandably be reluctant to expand U.S. manufacturing facilities if their future profitability is dependent on the continuation of a tariff.
Worse, tariffs will harm U.S. exports if the exported goods contain imported material subject to a tariff, forcing exporters to increase their prices because they cannot absorb the cost of the tariffs. Higher prices will lead to lost sales in foreign markets and lost jobs in the United States.
Some U.S. manufacturers will shift production outside of the United States in order to escape retaliatory tariffs levied by other countries that would harm sales in those countries. Harley-Davidson, for example, has decided to do just that despite President Trump's criticism.
Longer term, U.S. manufacturers will lose business in foreign markets to companies headquartered in other countries due to a combination of U.S. and retaliatory tariffs.
Once lost, that market share will be difficult to recapture should U.S. tariffs later be reduced because foreign-based companies will fight to retain markets that U.S. tariffs handed to them. U.S. farmers, too, will lose foreign markets due to retaliatory tariffs.
Tariffs also will disrupt, and therefore harm, the value of cross-border supply chains, thereby denying to U.S. companies the efficiencies and lower costs of global manufacturing strategies. Consumers will pay for that inefficiency in the form of higher prices.
Shifting the manufacturing of goods into the United States, as the president has demanded Apple do, will lead to higher prices for U.S. businesses and consumers and thus less utilization of computers and other equipment that enhances the productivity of U.S. workers.
Especially pernicious for consumers are instances where a U.S. tariff kills the importation of a product that cannot profitably be manufactured in the United States.
Due to a higher tariff, Ford Motor Company has scrapped plans to import the Focus compact vehicle, which would have been manufactured in China, thereby denying American consumers the opportunity to buy a relatively inexpensive car.
Tariffs are a tax, and like any tax, those subject to it will act to minimize or completely sidestep the tax, regardless of the unintended consequences of that action. As history has repeatedly shown, tariff avoidance harms consumer welfare and impairs the economic sustainability of whatever industry supposedly is protected by a tariff.
The United States clearly runs a trade deficit only partially offset by the positive balance of services U.S. firms sell to the rest of the world. Consequently, the United States has become the world's largest debtor nation.
While that status has allowed the country to reap the benefits of the low interest rates of recent years, arguably, the United States would be stronger economically if it was less of a debtor nation. Tariffs, though, are not the answer.
Instead, tax and regulatory policies, fiscal prudence and productivity enhancing investments should be relied up to improve the United States' global competitiveness and a consequent reduction in its external debt.
Continuing to negotiate reductions in non-tariff trade barriers would be beneficial, too. More aggressive efforts, such as selective trade and investment sanctions, also should be employed to protect the intellectual property of U.S.-based companies from theft by businesses headquartered in China, India and other countries with weak property-rights enforcement.
Levying tariffs on U.S. imports will undercut efforts to protect those property rights.


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I had no idea who had ever decided that a bachelor party should be the night before the rehearsal dinner, but I was pretty sure that person was a sadist. Having barely recovered from staggering home as the sun came up, Dane's groomsmen had been expected to be sober and high-functioning the following day by five, to be put through the repetitive practice of walking in and out of the church. They were also supposed to be impressed with the lovely room and intimate setting, when all they wanted to do was drink away the remnants of their hangovers. I was glad I had taken the time off from work for my brother's wedding, since if I'd had to keep up my usual schedule of appointments I would have turned instantly to ash. When I was hounded to accompany them out carousing for the second night in a row, I snuck out instead, declining by way of absence, and went home to bed. It was the coward's way, but I could never have kept up. They were all much better drinkers than me, which was saying a lot as I could normally hold my own.
The following morning when I reached the suite with my tuxedo draped over my arm, I was not surprised to find them still in their clothes from the night before. There was one on the floor, one on each couch, one in the wingback chair and Jude, Dane's best man, alone in the bed, drooling. It was a sight to behold. When the door opened and it was Aja Greene—Dane's fiancée and not the man himself—come to roust the boys, I felt really sorry for them. It was her wedding day, and they looked like roadkill. This was not the way to get on her good side.
"Are you kidding me?" she shrieked in the silence.
The moaning and whimpering made me smile as I started pouring coffee and water. I had brought a large bottle of Tylenol with me.
"Hey," Rick Jenner said softly as he gestured me over to him. "What time is it?"
"It's ten." I smiled down at him. "The wedding's not for another eight hours."
"Then why is she screaming?"
"She's not, actually."
"It sounds like it to me."
"Yeah, but you can probably hear paint peeling," I suggested.
He only groaned.
"She's only concerned that you guys aren't gonna look pretty for pictures."
"Owww." He winced, patting the couch beside him. "Sit."
"It was the last shot of tequila off the girl's navel that did it," I teased him. I could only imagine what the second night of debauchery had degraded to.
"How d'ya know?" He tried to smile, putting his head on my leg as soon as I sat down.
I smiled at him as I was bumped from the other side and hands gripped my shoulders.
Lance Simmons and Alex Greene, Aja's brother, had joined me.
"Hey, fellas," I teased them, looking sideways at Lance's profile. "You guys all done barfing?"
"No," he whined, his head on my shoulder. "Tell me what we have to eat for dinner."
"Liver and onions," I cackled evilly.
"Oh screw you," he retched, leaning over to lie down on the couch. The leather had to be cool on his hot face. "Liver, my ass."
"Alex." I called his name softly.
"Mmmm." He barely made a noise, his forehead against the back of my neck.
"Do your eyelids hurt?"
"If I straighten my head, I think it'll explode."
"Your sister's coming."
He whimpered before she yelled, "You guys need to get up!"
Her voice was like getting whiplash—fast and painful. I felt it run down my spine.
"Oh God," Alex groaned from behind me, and we all laughed when we heard the bump as he hit the floor. "I think my eyes are bleeding."
"Guys!" we heard Jude whine from the bedroom. "Will you shut the hell up!"
She whirled around to go see him, and at that moment I thanked God that I was not Jude Coughlin. There was not enough money in the world.
"Do something, J," Rick begged me. "You're the only one she loves."
"J, you gotta make her stop yelling," Alex begged me from the floor on the other side of the couch. "I seriously think it could kill me."
"Is it really liver?" Lance moaned into the couch.
We all heard Jude give out a high-pitched, girly scream from the bedroom.
I couldn't stop smiling.
"I think I'm gonna puke," Rick said from my lap, covering his face with one of the throw pillows.
"I will kill you all if you do not get up!"
"J," Lance almost cried, "make her stop."
"Make her stop," Rick seconded.
"Please make her stop," Alex begged me.
"She's your sister," I reminded him.
"Yeah, but she loves you more than me."
"Do you hear me?" she roared from the other room, obviously still torturing Jude.
"Ohmygod, just kill her," Lance whispered, facedown on the couch now. "Why did you guys let me sleep folded up like a pretzel? I think my spine is broken."
We all heard Jude scream again before there was a crash and a thump.
"I bet she dumped him out of bed," Alex sighed from the floor.
"I'm okay," he called out to us.
"Asshole got the bed," Rick whined. "He deserves what he gets."
"Where's Rick?" she shouted as she came charging into the room.
He whimpered. "J, she's gonna hurt me."
"This is what comes of partying like rock stars." I chuckled. "When you're not."
"Owww," Alex whined.
"Where's the ice bucket?" she yelled from across the room.
"J.…" Rick trailed off.
I called to her gently, but loud enough so she could hear me.
Aja Greene came striding across the room to me. "What?" she snapped out.
"How're you this morning, pretty lady?" I smiled wide, looking up at the only other woman besides my work-wife, and best-friend, Dylan Greer that I could say I truly loved. In my life there had been my grandmother, Dylan, and my brother's soon-to-be wife. These were the women who meant the world to me. "You feel okay?"
Her sigh was deep as she passed Lance and slapped him as hard as she could on the ass. He almost howled.
"Yes, baby." She stopped in front of me, shoving Rick up and moving him before she leaned down to give me a kiss. "I feel great."
I lifted my head, and the kiss I received was featherlight on my lips.
"Jory." She smiled, hand sliding under my chin, over my jaw. "Come to my room really fast. I want you to meet my folks, and Dane's people are there."
Which meant that the Reid clan—Susan and Daniel Reid, Dane's biological parents, and his siblings, two brothers and one sister—had arrived to attend the wedding.
"Okay," I said, stifling a yawn and getting up.
"And you guys need to pull it together and get ready," she snarled at the others. "Now!"
The muffled groans made me smile as she took my hand and tugged me after her toward the door. I heard them behind us, and then Rick asked if anyone knew where his sunglasses were. Funny to think that a CEO, a CFO, a partner at one of the major law firms in the city, and a bank manager could so resemble hungover frat boys.
"Look how beautiful," she commented, raising our hands.
Her flawless, smooth, caramel skin against my permanent golden tan: we looked good together. People told us all the time.
I looked at her.
"Did you ever think that your brother would marry a black girl?"
"Are you black?" I asked her.
She smiled wide and I saw the dimples I loved.
"Actually," I sighed, "the minute I saw you, I knew you were the one."
"You lie."
"You asked him to dance."
"I'm not the only one that ever did."
"No, but you're the only one who ever made him nervous."
She sighed deeply. "I did, didn't I?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"I think we both knew what we wanted."
"Yep. And you're perfect for him."
"Why?" She was fishing.
"'Cause you're smart—school principals hafta be—beautiful, wicked-mean—"
"Mean?" She gasped in mock shock.
"You know you're mean. You nearly killed those poor guys."
"They'll be lucky to live," she growled, brows furrowing.
"You're adorable," I assured her, hand on her cheek. "And you are completely self-sufficient. You want Dane, but you don't need him."
Deep sigh. "Make no mistake, Jory, I need that man desperately."
"Yeah, but you're your own person. Your whole word doesn't revolve around him."
She thought a moment. "No, that's true."
"See? You love Dane, I know that, but you're gonna be Aja Harcourt, not Mrs. Dane Harcourt."
She nodded. "That's true too."
I shrugged. "That's how I knew. All those other women just wanted to disappear inside him. You, we're still gonna be able to see."
She stopped suddenly and stared at me. "You have been amazing since the moment I laid eyes on you."
"I wanted you for my brother," I assured her.
"And I'm so glad you're going to be mine."
"But you gotta be sweet to the one you already have."
She frowned again. "He better shape up, because if he ruins my wedding… so help me God, I will ruin him permanently."
"Okay, now you're gettin' a little spooky." I chuckled.
"Oh Jory." She sighed. "I just love you. Come with me."
And I did.
Aja's eyes were huge and her mouth hung open. Her mother had an identical expression, as did all her bridesmaids and her maid of honor. It was probably the dancing. Her father, Judge Greene, and I were doing the twist to Fats Domino music and singing along as we did it. Currently, "My Girl Josephine" was bouncing out of the speakers.
"Miss Aja," I heard her best friend Candace laugh out loud, "look at your father, girl."
"Jory," she called over to me, and I heard the deep chuckle. "Baby, what—"
"Leave him alone," the judge cut her off playfully. "We're busy."
"Kenneth Greene, what in heaven's name are you doing?" Aja's mother asked her husband, her smile making her eyes sparkle.
Instead of answering, he motioned her over. Immediately she went to him, and seconds later he had her in his arms, dipping her low, dancing her around the suite.
Dane suddenly filled the doorway, standing beside the woman who would be his wife by the end of the day. It was funny to see his expression as he looked across the room to where I now danced in a circle of beautiful women. He tipped his head at me, and I smiled back. I watched him put an arm around Aja's shoulders and pull her close before he kissed her cheek.
"Jory." He called my name.
There were hands in my hair, on my back, sliding off my shoulders, clutching at my shirt before I got free to cross the room. As I stepped in front of Dane, he put a hand on the lapel of my dress shirt and pulled me forward into his arms.
"Thank you," he said, face down in my shoulder.
My eyes flicked to Aja's as he let me go and left as suddenly as he'd come.
"What's going on?" she asked quickly.
I coughed once. "Mr. Reid came in here asking questions about you, and your dad took offence."
"It was no big deal," I lied.
"Questions? What kind of questions?"
I shrugged. "He doesn't know anything about you and Dane didn't even invite them to anything but the wedding and reception, so… I guess they wanted to find out about you."
"Well, your dad didn't see. You can't really blame him."
She smiled at me. "It's not like my dad to get upset about a few innocent inquiries."
"It was a lot," I defended her father. "I was uncomfortable too."
She nodded. "So what happened?"
"Your dad said that the only family of Dane's he worried about was me." I grinned at her.
"Oh." She nodded. "Since you and Dane are the only Harcourts in the place."
"Right." I smiled wide, leaning close and kissing her forehead. "At least until six o'clock."
She sighed deeply.
"You'll be the new Harcourt down front in the gown, right?"
In answer I got arms wrapped around my neck and she hugged me tight. "What did you do?"
"I went and got my iPod and asked your dad if he still had moves."
I felt her shaking in my arms.
"As you can see, the man's still got it."
She clutched me tighter, her head back as the laughter bubbled up out of her.
When I glanced back at her folks, I was rewarded with the warm smile of her mother.
It had been tense. Dane's parents, especially his father, questioning the judge about his daughter… it had started out so benign, just chatting, before quickly deteriorating into an all-out inquisition. They knew nothing about Aja and wanted to know everything. It had been well intended, but had come off as critical, biased, and almost racist. Dane and I were just walking back from our racquetball game and we heard the raised voices from the hall. We interrupted and Dane insisted on showing the Reids to his suite upstairs, away from the communal one being used so the wedding party could visit with guests or get something to eat before the ceremony. He took his parents, as well as his brothers Caleb and Jeremy and his sister Gwen, so the judge could recover and collect his thoughts. The look Dane had given me as he left had been so pained that I felt my chest tighten just looking at him. The last thing he wanted to do on his wedding day was upset his future father-in-law with people that were of minimal importance to him. The truth was, he simply liked the judge better than his biological family. I had to fix it. I had to restore the ease that the day had begun with; this, then, was what Dane's look had conveyed on his exit. And I had accomplished it by dancing around the suite like an idiot with Aja's dad.
"Jory, what would your brother do without you?" Aja asked me, again squeezing me tight.
"I dunno, but we'll never hafta find out."
"No." She shook her head just barely. "We won't."
"Jory!" the judge called for me.
I ran back to him and he showed me that he could still do the bump. I thought Aja's mother was going to pass out. That everyone was laughing was a very good thing.
The church was filled with a sea of people that all stood as the bride posed with her father at the end of the aisle. She was breathtakingly beautiful, simple and chic, and the pride on her father's face made everyone smile. Dane's parents and siblings sat in the front row on the right, Aja's mother and grandparents on the left. Her extended family filled the first three pews, and after that were family friends and friends that were like family. Dane and Aja now shared a lot of the same people, those that would be spending their lives with them. The nearest and dearest of all were there with the groom on the stage as they waited for the bride to join them. Candace Jacobs stood, regal and stunning, head raised as she watched her best friend in the world walk toward the man she loved. All Aja's bridesmaids were perfection in their strapless pewter mermaid gowns—long, graceful lines with upswept hair, flawless, smooth skin, resembling delicate, graceful swans. They were luminous.
Jude was resplendent in his Armani tuxedo, and stood beside Dane proudly, looking as though he had stepped from the pages of a magazine. I had never seen him look better. Dane's friends had come together to stand at his side, all of them crisp and pressed, simply gorgeous, causing a stir when they had walked out to take their places on the stairs, descending down to me. I had worried at being included, not wanting to tarnish his moment being, as I was, without the same height, breadth of shoulder, or chest. Dane had not worried. He was less concerned with the perfect picture and more with his brother on stage with him. Aja, with the same desire, had drowned my objections.
And as I watched them, their hands entwined, speaking the words that would join them forever, I was thankful to be there, sharing their moment. It was humbling to be at the beginning of a new life, the one they would share together. I closed my eyes and breathed when they were presented. Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt, husband and wife. The picture etched in my mind forever of Aja lifting her head to receive his kiss, her eyes filled with him, his hands on her face, drawing her close as he bent to seal their lips together. Her arms went around his neck and he clutched her to his chest. They were stunning together, the picture of what love looked like. There was an eruption of applause when they parted and were introduced as husband and wife, a thundering sound that consumed the silence from seconds before. I could not imagine a more perfect moment.
The reception was lavish, money that I could not even dream of having being spent to give Aja the day she had dreamed of since she was ten. There were six courses of food accompanied by wine and champagne and any beverage a guest could request. People were in awe of the orchestra and the full dance floor and the thousands of candles that cast a warm glow through the room. The first dance for the bride and groom was fluid precision and mesmerizing to watch. They went naturally together, blending seamlessly because they fit. When Aja danced with her father, no one did anything else but stare at the dashing man and his daughter. Dane floated across the floor with Aja's mother, and the same was true. Obvious from the way they all hugged afterwards that this was a union that had both their approval and support. Not surprising, as it was hard to imagine any parent not wanting Dane for a son-in-law.
I knew that Mrs. Reid had wanted the mother-son dance with Dane that he had given to Aja's mom. In the end, Dane had invited his birth parents, along with his sister and two brothers, to come to his wedding, but it was me, without benefit of blood, who stood at his side. I was the one with the same name; I was the one he hugged tight after the ceremony. I was the one his wife called her new brother and her parents saw as the entirety of the family that he brought to the marriage.
I listened to the speeches. I was moved by Candace's words to the bride, laughed at Jude's to Dane, and when Dane and Aja stood and thanked the crowd for coming and celebrating with them, I was so happy for them that I stood and gave them the standing ovation with everyone else. When all seats had been retaken, Dane took a breath as Aja leaned into his side. I waved to the photographer and he caught it before they moved apart. I had a feeling it was going to be one of the best of the night. Before anything else happened, Alex stood and directed all attention to the screen at the side of the dance floor. When the curtain drew back, the images and the music began the montage of Dane and Aja, their families, their friends, and their times before meeting and after. The last shot was of Dane on his knees in front of Aja as he held a rose up to her. They both looked at me, in an instant remembering the trip to Carmel and the picture I had snapped. I was pleased with the tears in the bride's eyes and Dane's clenched jaw as Aja's favorite Stevie Wonder song filled the room. The applause came like a roar as the guests went wild. Aja's mother was up and out of her seat in one fluid movement, rushing from her table to mine to take me in her arms. She understood at last why I had needed to go through her photo albums with her. When she let me go, I turned to the bride and groom and gestured for them to take the floor. Dane led his wife past me, his hand lingering on my cheek for a moment before he walked by.
After midnight the orchestra retired and the DJ came in to keep the dancing going until the wee hours of the morning. Jackets and bow ties were shed, high heels were discarded, and the serious dancing began. I would have joined in but there were small details that needed attention. I had to hand out the "swag," as Aja called it—going from table to table to personally make sure everyone got a keepsake from the wedding—coordinate with the catering manager, and arrange for all the disposable cameras on every table to be picked up.
When I felt the arms wrap around my waist, I turned in her embrace and found the bride.
"Come dance with me." She smiled.
I smiled back and we went together to the floor. Always, the two of us together could not remain serious for even a minute. In her dress and my tuxedo, it translated to an over-the-top waltz. There were spins and dips and we basically had everyone laughing and clapping and calling for an encore when we were done. She told me over and over how much she loved me, and when Dane came to part us, instead of taking her into his arms, he wrapped an arm around my neck and led me from the crowd back to the table.
We sat together, leaning forward, elbows on knees, talking quietly.
"So, it goes without saying, but still… I have the woman I love, the brother I love, friends I love… there is no one more blessed than me."
I looked into his dark gray eyes, saw the warmth there, and nodded. "I'm sorry Mr. and Mrs. Harcourt couldn't be here today to be with you."
He nodded. "They are."
"They would be so proud of you, Dane."
His eyes absorbed me. "My family, the people who mean the world to me… are Aja and you."
I smiled at him.
"I need you with me always."
I nodded. "Same here."
Hand on the back of my neck, he squeezed tight before he let go and stood. "Love you," he said as he walked away. He barely got it out.
I sat back and watched him go, and there came a sudden feeling of absolute peace. I let my head fall back, my eyes close, and just breathed.
"Take that."
I heard the click of a shutter and opened my eyes to find Aja hovering on the other side of the table with Candace and another bridesmaid. I glanced at the photographer before returning my gaze to the bride. "What're you doing?"
She let out a deep breath but said nothing.
"Jory," Candace said, drawing my attention. "Baby, I had no idea you were so pretty."
I chuckled and looked again to Aja.
"You are, you know."
"Beautiful," she told me, motioning me over to her. "It's funny because you worried about standing up with the others, and the truth of the matter is that, Jory honey, you are the beauty of the bunch."
"You love me." I smiled wide, wrapping her up in my arms. "You're a little biased."
"I do love you, but that doesn't make you any less gorgeous."
I chuckled and squeezed her tight and she buried her face in my shoulder.
Candace bumped the bouquet into Jude's girlfriend's arms when Aja deliberately threw it at her an hour later, and the look on his face when he realized she had was priceless. The surge to the door to watch Dane and Aja leave in the Rolls Royce limousine pushed the wedding party from the front to the back. There was no way for any of us to even get close. Dane held up his hand for me and Aja blew me a kiss. I had my orders. In the three weeks they would be gone on their honeymoon, I had to coordinate movers. All her things, all his things needed to be in the new house in Highland Park by the time they got back. It was all me. I had promised to get it done, even with my busy schedule. My brother was counting on me.
People started to trickle out and the music changed to oldies that everyone could dance to and sing along with. I went and said good-bye to the Reids, gave Caleb a hug, and was surprised when Dane's father made a point of saying how much he appreciated me putting a photo of their family in the montage.
"Of course." I smiled at him.
He patted my back as I was squatting between his and his wife's chairs.
"Jory, you're such a good boy," Mrs. Reid sighed, the tears welling in her eyes. "Dane certainly picked a wonderful brother."
I leaned up and kissed her cheek and her hand stayed pressed to the side of my neck until she could breathe without crying. I thanked them all for coming, and Caleb told me how lucky Dane was to have me. I told him that I was the lucky one.
I worked my way slowly through the crowd, doing the last check, moving from table to table before I found the catering manager to thank him. Finally done, I changed back into jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and Converse sneakers and headed toward the door. I weaved through the crowd to say my last good nights to the wedding party and quickly kissed and hugged all the women. I found Rick, Lance, and Alex sitting together and stopped at their table.
"You wanna wait and catch a ride, J?" Rick asked me.
I smiled at him and shook my head.
"What're we gonna do without him?" Jude asked as he walked up to lean on the back of one of the empty chairs. "He's the first to fall."
"We were always together," Rick said softly, looking around at all of us. "It's weird. It's like the end of an era or something."
"I feel like I should mourn my friend."
I smiled at them as I hooked myself up to my iPod.
"You think it's funny, J?" Rick asked me.
"No." I took a deep breath, stepping away from the table. "But you gotta grow up sometime."
"I'm not ready to get married," Rick insisted. "And I definitely don't want to be anybody's father."
"Okay," I agreed, my eyes slipping over each of them in turn. "You guys take it easy. I'll see ya round."
"Gimme a call, J," Rick insisted. "I'll kick your ass at some racquetball or something."
"Sure," I lied before I pivoted around and headed for the door.
It was nice that, outside, it was crisp but not cold, a beautiful night—or early morni

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This column originally appeared on The New Republic's website Wednesday night.
(The New Republic) Clearly, the Romney campaign's anti-Obama welfare ads have come at a cost. Given the way they have been condemned as false by even mainstream media sources -- as Alec MacGillis pointed out yesterday, Joe Scarborough has explained that he was "stunned" by the ads' demonstrable falseness -- the Romney camp has forfeited any hope of pivoting to the "high road" in response to future Obama attacks.
But judging from the Romney campaign's relentless commitment to the welfare message (there have been multiple iterations of the ad over the past several weeks), Boston seems to believe it's working. Are they right? Certainly, the advertisements target the audience that Romney needs -- namely, white working class voters. It's harder to say whether the message will be as effective as they hope: It's been a long while since welfare's traditional ability to dredge up deep resentments has been tested on the national stage. Still, given the precariousness of Romney's position -- and, frankly, his willingness to push the envelope -- it's the smartest tactical move he's made yet.
To win the presidency, Romney will need to consolidate nearly all of the undecided, predominantly white working class voters with reservations about Obama's performance. The problem is that the Obama campaign has long possessed a strategy to block Romney's path to victory: Depict Romney as an out-of-touch plutocrat bent on annihilating the middle class. In contrast, Team Romney hasn't really crafted a specific messaging strategy built to appeal to particular demographic groups. They've seemed to believe that generic ads criticizing the president will be sufficient to persuade voters with Obama reservations to join Romney's side. For the most part, though, these ads haven't moved the needle, in part because the president is already extremely well-known.
Since the Romney campaign has invested heavily in these advertisements, we can assume that they test well in focus groups. The reasons aren't surprising: The attacks play on a deep sense of resentment with the benefits received by the "undeserving" poor. Some polls point toward an uptick in anti-assistance sentiment since the recession. According to relatively recent Rasmussen surveys, 71 percent say that too many people get welfare and 47 percent of adults think the government spends too much on poverty programs. Remember: These surveys were taken before the overwhelming majority of Americans have heard the accusation that Obama has gutted welfare reform. That skepticism about the deservingness of welfare recipients will likely go through the roof when voters are told (again, erroneously) that Obama scrapped the work requirement.
Prior to welfare reform, voters were wildly dissatisfied with welfare, so we know that these arguments can turn welfare into a politically toxic issue for Democrats, as it was prior to Clinton's pledge to "end welfare as we know it." If Romney's ads produce feelings anything like those that hampered Democrats in the '80s, Obama would be in big trouble, as suggested by a Rasmussen poll showing 83 percent of voters supporting welfare's work requirement.
But! Welfare has been off the national radar for nearly two decades. Two decades! Even if an ad plays on powerful underlying sentiments, is than enough to elevate an issue in the absence of sustained media attention? The advertisements provide completely new information to voters, so does that mean they have a larger impact because they're telling voters something they didn't know, or is their force blunted by the absence of external validation or sustained media coverage? The Obama campaign is also airing a response ad contesting Romney's assertions, which will likely lessen the force of Romney's attacks with Obama-leaning voters. On balance, there's no question that Romney's welfare message is much less powerful than it would be if it were accurate and consequently accompanied by news coverage. But that doesn't preclude the possibility that it could still make a bit of a splash.
Nate Cohn is a staff writer at The New Republic. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.


ICASA published End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Amendment Regulations ("the Regulations") of which the purpose is to prescribe minimum standards for electronic communications services to end-users by licensees. Below is Vodacom's consumer friendly version of the Regulations as it relates to an end-user.
Vodacom is required to provide an end-user with contract terms and conditions, and complaints handling procedure, at the point of sale.
• all applicable fees associated with the promotion.
• a summary of the terms and conditions for roaming.
Upon activation, Vodacom must send to an end-user terms and conditions, including deposits, credit limits and tariffs in respect of international roaming. This information should also be easily accessible on Vodacom's website.
• the applicable billing period.
Vodacom is also required to provide a pre-paid end-user a usage report within 14 days of request, via e-mail or post in accordance with end-user's request. Keep billing records for a minimum of three months.
Vodacom is required to send all Pre-paid, Post-paid and Hybrid end-users usage depletion notifications at 50%, 80% and 100% of voice and SMS depletion. These notifications must not be in percentage form but must show units remaining. End-users must be able to opt-out of the usage notifications.
Vodacom must send these notifications to end-users who have monthly allocated voice and/or SMS units as well as end-users who bolt on voice and/or SMS bundles.
The notifications can be sent through any means i.e. via SMS, email etc.
Vodacom is required to provide its Post-paid end-users with an option to buy additional voice and SMS services at any time. This applies to Post-paid end-users who receive monthly allocated voice and SMS units in order to manage their out of bundle spend.
A end-user who is on a Post-paid and Hybrid tariff plan who does not buy additional voice services or SMS services, must be allowed to opt-out of accessing the relevant depleted services (the voice and/or the SMS service) and allow such end-user to access emergency services, end-user care services, and incoming calls, incoming SMSs and any other free services.
Vodacom is required to send all Pre-paid, Post-paid and Hybrid end-users usage depletion notifications at 50%, 80% and 100% of data depletion. These notifications must not be in percentage form but must show units remaining. End-users must be able to opt-out of the usage notifications.
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Rip Torn died after a year-long battle with Alzheimer's disease
The 'Men in Black' star's publicist Rick Miramontez revealed the sad news that the screen legend had passed away in July while at home in Lakeville, Connecticut, with his actress wife Amy Wright and daughters Katie Torn and Angelica Page by his side
And now TMZ has obtained a copy of the actor's death certificate, which lists the cause of death as "due to (or as a consequence of) Alzheimer's dementia."
He was laid to rest at a cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Rip played Chief Zed, the head of the Men In Black, in the 1997 sci-fi movie and its 2002 sequel alongside Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, who paid tribute to the late actor upon hearing the news of his passing.
Will shared a screenshot featuring the pair on Instagram, and he added the caption: "R.I.P. Rip."
Rip - whose real name was Elmore Rual Torn Jr. - was also known for his role as coach Patches O'Houlihan in 'DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story', who repeated the catchphrase: "Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge."
He portrayed Albert Brooks' character's defence attorney in 1991 romantic-comedy 'Defending Your Life' alongside Meryl Streep, and Albert paid tribute to the late star, describing him as a "true original".
He tweeted: "R.I.P Rip Torn. He was so great in Defending Your Life. I'll miss you Rip, you were a true original. (sic)"
Tom Green, who starred opposite Rip in 2001's 'Freddy Got Fingered', wrote: "Just heard the sad news that the great Rip Torn has passed away. Rip was a class act. He was an incredible actor. One of the greats. A true legend. I am proud to have worked with him and to have known him. Rest in peace Rip. (sic)"
Rip made his movie debut in 1957 film 'Time Limit' opposite Richard Widmark, and was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Marsh Turner in 1983's 'Cross Creek'.
What's more, he faced controversy when he was replaced by Jack Nicholson before shooting began on 1969 biker movie 'Easy Rider'.
He later said: "Word got around that I was difficult and unreliable.
"Unreliable! In all my years in the theatre I have never missed a performance."
As well as his movie work, Rip - who adopted the name as a child - was known for his portrayal of Artie the producer on 'The Larry Sanders Show', for which he earned six Emmy Award nominations and he won one in 1996.
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Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn Heights, NYC is a private school with rigorous programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Students do not receive grades at Saint Ann's, but receive full-page anecdotal reports for each individual.
In a 2004 survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal, Saint Ann's was rated the number one high school in the country for having the highest percentage of graduating seniors enroll in Ivy League colleges.
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The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Department) filed a notice of intent to review and consider for re-adoption, revision, or repeal 16, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 75, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The Notice of Intent to Review was published in the August 24, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 5546). The public comment period closed on September 24, 2018.
Texas Government Code §2001.039 requires state agencies to review their rules every four years to determine if the reasons for initially adopting the rules continue to exist. The rules implementing the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program under Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1302, were scheduled for this four-year review.
The Department reviewed these rules and determined that the rules are still essential in implementing the statutory provisions of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1302, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. The rules provide details that are not found in the program statute, but are necessary for implementation and operation of this program. For example, the rules detail the registration/licensing requirements and the fees that are specific to this program. In addition, Texas Occupations Code §1302.1011 specifically requires that rules be adopted for this program. The Department received three public comments in response to the Notice of Intent to Review.
One commenter stated that the Department's website does not allow a user to search for violations committed by air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. However, this functionality is in fact available at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/cimsfo/fosearch.asp. No rulemaking is anticipated as a result of this comment. Another commenter requested that the Department become more lenient in regard to the requirements for an air conditioning and refrigeration contractor's license. The commenter's recommendations, however, would require statutory changes. No rulemaking is anticipated as a result of this comment. Another commenter requested reducing the requirements for a contractor license to examination only. Because this commenter's recommendations would also require statutory changes, no rulemaking is anticipated as a result of this comment.
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Banners: T-Series, Luv Films, VV Films Limited
Producers: Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg
Director: Akiv Ali
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, Tabu, Alok Nath, Madhumati Kapoor, Inayat, Bhavin Bhanushali, Jaaved
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We've watched films on relationships and we've watched films that deal with realism. But when we have a film that deals with realistic relationships, things get really interesting. Editor-turned-debutant director Akiv Ali gives us a fresh take on love, friendship and exes, with his latest film De De Pyaar De, which stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh. The best part is the movie sends out a message without it mimicking a boring classroom lecture.
The story begins in London when Ashish, a successful 50-year-old, meets the free-spirited 26-year-old Ayesha, and even though the two are reluctant to start a relationship due to the massive age gap, a flirtation begins, which inevitably results in a relationship. As the bond between them gets serious, Ashish insists that Ayesha needs to meet his family back in India, which consists of his former wife Manju, two children and parents.
As the two fly down to the picturesque mountains in North India, they are faced with the issues that Ashish had run away from almost two decades ago. As he manoeuvres his new relationship while trying to right the wrongs of his old one, with the help of his once best friend Manju, things fall into perspective, which forms the crux of the story.
Akiv Ali, like his producer Luv Ranjan of the Pyaar Ka Punchnama series and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety fame, has also made a film on different relationship dynamics but managed to show a very unique take on it. But credit should go to Ranjan as well as Tarun Jain for penning it with the right mixture of drama, humour and the spirit they want to show.
The first half of the film takes a little long to establish the connection between Devgn and Singh's characters, which gets a little tiresome with all the back-and-forth. But as soon as the second half dawns, Tabu comes in as a breath of fresh air and takes over the frame like the pro that she is. Her chemistry with Devgn has been captured through an expert's lens by the newbie filmmaker, especially when we see a flashback of their Vijaypath days.
The film has been written well, keeping a finger on the pulse of today's times. A father not only supporting but defending his daughter's decision to opt for a live-in relationship and justifying that with the perfect balance of rationale and emotion is a great example of smart writing. The film feels like a blend of a Hollywood-style rom-com with melodies from the early 2000s and the thinking of 2019.
Witty one-liners are a part of every romantic-comedy and this is no different. Several comically situational scenes and some deliberate attempts make for a good, entertaining script. To Ranjan's credit, there is hardly any gender-biased humour that he is usually known for. Another plus for the narrative is how the characters called out the clichés that could have been attached to them. For instance, how Rakul Preet Singh's character of a young girl typically called a 'gold-digger' is nullified when she owns up to it and makes fun of it in one scene.
Shot in the beautiful locales of London city, countryside England and Himachal Pradhesh by cinematographer Sudhir K Chaudhary, the film gives you major vacation goals throughout its 2-hour and 20-minute run. Ali, who is a well-known editor in the industry, has edited this film and while there is a crisp cut during the comic scenes, the first half could have done away with a few scenes and many songs.
Speaking of songs, the album of the film is mixed with slow, emotional melodies and peppy Punjabi tracks. While the latter is enjoyable, the other songs have not hit any chartbuster lists.
In this day and age, with heartland stories ruling, we hardly see lighthearted fun on the big screen. Ali's first attempt at direction with De De Pyaar De proves that there is still an audience for this genre of film if treated in the right way.
Performance-wise, Ajay Devgn is one of the few actors who has always played his age and looks good doing it. The actor plays his part of a 50-year-old falling in love with a much younger woman while still having a relationship with his wife, with his usual swag and straight-face humour. In one word, as always, he's outstanding! Rakul Preet Singh has good screen presence and while she manages the light moments well, the substantial ones still need some work. Tabu, as usual, is amazing. She commands her scenes with her no-nonsense acting chops and ethereal beauty. Alok Nath and Madhumati Kapoor as Ajay Devgn's parents are good. Inayat and Bhavin Bhanushali as Devgn and Tabu's children are decent. Jaaved Jaaferi is his usual funny self in a special appearance. Jimmy Sheirgill is hilarious and Kumud Mishra is good.
Verdict: Hit
Rating: ***1/2
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Over the course of fiscal year 2015 more than 14,000 immigrants were detained at Stewart and Irwin combined. Many of them were seeking asylum or other forms of international protection. The number of asylum seekers detained in Georgia appears to have increased, even in recent months. An attorney at a local legal service organization stated, "Stewart is now, I would say, a detention center for asylum seekers."
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Each year DWFI leverages Robert B. Daugherty Foundation funds and additional donor funds to support graduate and undergraduate student research and creative activity. Funds are matched one-to-one by their DWFI Faculty Fellow advisors. This year we had to cancel our annual research forum, scheduled for April 2, and missed seeing the students present their work in person.To celebrate the incredible research being done, students have shared a brief summary of their work and its impact. We're excited to share their work with you here.
WHEAT RESIDUE MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE SOIL WATER CONSERVATION
Student: Luana Machado Simáo, for a M.S. in Agronomy
Advisor: Cody Creech, Assistant Professor, UNL Agronomy & Horticulture
Luana Machado Simão is a DWFI supported student whose research centers around the wheat stem sawfly and its destructive ability to eat wheat from the inside out in Western Nebraska. Unlike hollow-stem wheat, solid-stem wheat is less susceptible to these saw flies. Through early observation, they found that solid-stem wheat varieties stood longer after harvest with the added benefit of holding snow, providing extra soil water content after it melts for the next season.
After their study, Luana and her advisor, DWFI Faculty Fellow Cody Creech, found that during dry conditions, solid-stem wheat had lower yields than other varieties and did not stand any longer. So, they advise to only use solid-stem wheat if risk of impacts from the sawfly is high.
ADOPTION OF SENSOR-BASED NITROGEN FERTILIZATION OF CORN THROUH NE ON-FARM RESEARCH NETWORK
Student: Jackson Stansell, for a M.S. in Agricultural & Biological Systems Engineering
Advisor: Joe Luck, Associate Professor, UNL Biological Systems Engineering
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Student: Baofeng Zhou, for a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
Advisor: Mehmet C. Vuran, Professor, UNL Computer Science and Engineering
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Student: Khulan Batsukh, for a M.S. in Earth Sciences, Specialization: Hydrogeology
Advisor: Vitaly Zlotnik, Professor, UNL Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
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Student: Suresh Pradhyun Kashyap, for a M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering
Advisor: Wayne Woldt, Associate Professor, UNL Biological Systems Engineering
EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO INCORPORATE CLIMATE INFORMATION INTO STAKEHOLDER DECISION MAKING
Student: Azariah Ovie Lawal, for a M.S. in Natural Resource Sciences, Applied Climate & Spatial Science Specialization, also Graduate Assistant within the UNL International Business Program
Advisor: John Kalu Osiri, Associate Professor of Practice, UNL Department of Management, College of Business, and Michael Hayes, Professor, UNL School of Natural Resources
Resilience is the ability of socio-ecological systems to bounce back after an upheaval — like the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been argued that agricultural systems are perhaps the most impacted during these upheavals. The pandemic has reshaped the character of global food security, and its impact is particularly severe in countries that are net importers of food.
It is imperative to improve agricultural systems' resilience. The work of DWFI supported student Azariah Lawal and his advisors, Faculty Fellows John Kalu Osiri and Michael Hayes, examines the resilience of agricultural systems in two core regions of the world: Africa and the midwest United States. Preliminary results indicate 80% resilience in West Africa about 50% in Nebraska. The ultimate goal is to conduct a shared learning experience that will improve agricultural resilience in this regions and track progress.
GENETIC ARCHITECTURE OF MALE TRAITS FOR HYBRID WHEAT SEED PRODUCTION
Student: Nicholas Garst, for a Ph.D. in Agronomy (Plant Breeding and Genetics Emphasis)
Advisor: P. Stephen Baenziger, Professor, UNL Agronomy & Horticulture
Nicholas Garst is a DWFI supported student studying plant breeding and genetics, specifically related to hybrid wheat. Currently, we gain about 1% in wheat yields per year without using hybrids, but need to achieve about 1.7% to meet the future demand. Hybrids can increase yields by about 15% over pure lines, equating to roughly 15 years of traditional plant breeding. Hybrids especially shine under sub-optimal conditions like drought, where they typically outperform pure lines.
The biggest challenge to using hybrids is that the cost to produce them is still too high. But by selecting for those genotypes that produce the most pollen — something that Nicholas and his advisor, DWFI Faculty Fellow Stephen Baenziger are currently working on — using hybrids becomes much more feasible for producers.
EAR ABNORMALITIES IN CORN: MYTH OR REALITY?
Student: Osler Antonio Ortez-Amador, for a Ph.D. in Agronomy
Advisor: Roger Elmore, Professor, Agronomy & Horticulture, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In 2019, about 10.1 million acres of corn were planted in Nebraska, a production value of $6.78 billion.Optimizing productivity and closing yield gaps require an improvement in the use of resources.
The development of abnormal ears has been reported across Nebraska and the region (Texas, Colorado, Iowa, and Illinois) in recent years.
Abnormal ears translate into productivity losses in corn.
Despite 70+ years of basic understanding in corn, causes of ear abnormalities remain a question.
We study the causes of ear abnormalities and their implications for productivity losses in corn.
PRE-HARVEST WATER TREATMENTS TO MITIGATE E-COLI CONTAMINATION IN CHILEAN RASPBERRIES
Student: Constanza Avello, for a M.S. in Food Science
Advisor: Bing Wang, Assistant Professor, Food Science & Technology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Chile is one of the major countries of raspberry production and exportation. E. coli is a contamination indicator commonly verified by importing countries for compliance with their food standards. In our preliminary study, the water for pesticide application on raspberry farms was identified as the top contamination source. There is an urgent need to identify effective treatments to mitigate E. coli in water.
THE ANALYZATION OF BACILLUS SUBTILIS AND BACILLUS PUMILUS FOR INDUCED SYSTEMATIC RESISTANCE IN CORN
Student: Katie Bathke, Robert and Karla Baltzell Student Innovation Award recipient and UNL undergraduate student studying plant biology
Advisor: Gary Yuen, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
My research for the past four years has been focused on working to understand the bacterial disease, Bacterial Leaf Streak that affects many types of corn. This disease originates from Nebraska and has been present for approximately 5 years in field all across the corn belt of the United States. There is still no known control method for this disease. Therefore, I have been working to understand how effective probiotic, bacterial strains can be against the disease when integrated into the environment of the corn.
Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus Pumilus are probiotic bacterial strains naturally found in the soil environment. Both strains show to be effective biological control agents against various diseases in agriculture. Therefore, to test this against the disease, I treated the seeds with the Bacillus strains and grew the corn plants to late V3 stage. Then inoculated the plants with the disease to study the incidence and severity of the disease in a greenhouse setting.
TREATING NON-POINT SOURCE COCKTAILS: PESTICIDE REMOVAL UTILIZING IN-STREAM BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Student: Josephus Borsuah, Ph.D. in Natural Resource Sciences
Advisor: Tiffany Messer, Assistant Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Neonicotinoids class of insecticides are emerging contaminants that were introduced in the global market in the early 1990s. Since then, the use of neonicotinoids class of insecticides continues to increase globally. Today, over 120 countries around the world have registered the use of these insecticides. This chemical substance is used by farmers to help control crops insect, pests, and fungi and increase crop yield, but some studies have shown otherwise. For example, studies have shown that neonicotinoids
are harmful to non-target insects such as honeybees, etc. Also, it has been investigated that once
these insecticides are applied in the environmental, they can undergo various forms of environmental interaction that could result to the formation of possible byproducts that are harmful to human, terrestrial species, and aquatic organisms. In this respect, our studies are focusing on investigating the fate and transport of neonicotinoids in rivers adjacent to agricultural intensive regions especially in Midwestern and Southeastern rivers like Elkhorn river in Nebraska and Neuse river in North Carolina are limited.
Advisor: Wayne Woldt, Associate Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Early detection of crop stress has always been a challenge for the researchers and farmers in the field. By the time it displays visible symptoms of stress, a plant can already be adversely affected. These affects could lead to irreversible damages to the crop and yield loss. The irrigation events that are planned beforehand, will result in poor performance on the crops.
UNCERTAINTIES OF ATRAZINE LEACHING AND ACCUMULATION IN THE VADOSE ZONE UNDER FUTURE CLIMATE SCENARIOS
Student: Chuyang Liu, for a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Advisor: Yusong Li, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
As one of the most widely used herbicides to control weeds on agricultural lands, atrazine is commonly detected in groundwater and threatens public health as an endocrine-disruptor. With increasing demands on food production systems and depleting groundwater resources, it is essential to understand the impact of future climate change on the leaching and accumulation of atrazine beneath agricultural production areas. Predictions of atrazine leaching and accumulation in the future will be subject to uncertainties related to transport and reaction processes, as well as uncertainties from various future climate scenarios.
AGPOCALYPSE 2050: INTEGRATING RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY
Student: Luke Monhollon, for a M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering
Advisor: Deepak Keshwani, Associate Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Improving agricultural sustainability is a complex and spatially dependent effort. Beneficial policies and farm operations are tied to local environments, transportation infrastructure, and available markets. Spatial modeling of environmental impacts will expand the understanding of sustainability in agricultural systems.
Connecting data driven models to an immersive videogame, Agpocalypse 2050 offers a unique educational experience for youth, improves perceptions of STEM careers relevant to Agriculture, and cultivates an understanding of the agricultural systems.
TRANSFORMING MANURE TO CEDAR MULCH, FROM "WASTE" TO "WORTH"
Student: Agustin Olivo, M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering
Advisor: Amy Schmidt, Assistant Professor, Biological Systems Engineering & Animal Science, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In areas of intensive livestock production like Nebraska, animal feeding operations generate significant amounts of manure that are sometimes considered a "waste" product. Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) encroachment has become a real economic and ecological threat in Nebraska. Removal of trees can help control its expansion, but this can be expensive and creates an additional challenge in determining how to dispose the "waste" wood. Manure and cedar mulch have shown potential to be used as soil amendments to improve soil properties, as well as crop productivity.
POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF NITRATE CONTAMINANTS IN NEBRASKA WATERWAYS ON HUMAN HEALTH
Student: Balkissa Ouattara, Ph.D. in Public Health, UNMC, College of Public Health
Advisor: Eleanor Rogan, Professor, UNMC College of Public Health Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Nebraska is an agricultural state with the widespread use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Runoff
after precipitation or inappropriate irrigation can drive the nitrogen compound into drinking water. The ingestion of high concentrations of nitrate above the maximum contaminant limit can cause adverse health outcomes, including methemoglobinemia in infants, birth defects, thyroid disease, and cancers (colorectal, gastric, bladder and non-Hodgkin lymphomas). We are investigating the relationship between the high incidence of pediatric cancer observed in Nebraska and the nitrate concentration in surface and groundwater.
FABRICATION OF NOVEL AZO-LINKAGE ION-EXCHANGE ADSORBENT BASED ON GREEN POLYMERS FOR NITRATE REMOVAL
Student: Elham Tavakoli, for a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Advisor: Siamak Nejati, Assistant Professor, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Nitrogen-containing fertilizers play a crucial role both in the crop yield and quality. The nitrogen-containing compounds convert to nitrates in the soil. Thus, the excess amount of nitrogen in the soil can result in high nitrate accumulation in plants, especially in most vegetables, or may lead to ground and surface water contamination through nitrate leaching and soil erosion. The high concentration of nitrate in our water supply can cause potential risks to human health.
MODELING GROUNDWATER FLOW AND TRANSIT TIME DISTRIBUTIONS IN THE UPPER MIDDLE LOUP RIVER BASIN, NEBRASKA
Student: Caner Zeyrek, for a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Sciences
Advisor: Troy Gilmore, Assistant Professor of Groundwater Hydrology, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Groundwater age-dating tracers have been used by many researchers for the investigation of hydrological systems. They can be utilized to estimate groundwater transit time distributions (TTDs) in catchments using standard-lumped aquifer models. TTDs are especially useful tools to assess the non-point source pollution to groundwater wells and rivers. Numerical groundwater flow models and particle tracking simulations can also be used to simulate the TTDs in different field scales.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two massacres have left at least 16 people dead in the neighboring Mexican states of Michoacan and Guerrero.
A statement from the Michoacan state prosecutors' office said nine burned bodies were found inside an SUV in the municipality of Cuitzeo in an area with pipelines run by state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos.
Prosecutors said there were signs of the possible clandestine tapping of the pipelines and authorities are looking into whether the deaths are related to fuel theft.
Also on Saturday, state prosecutors in Guerrero said seven people, including two children, were shot to death in neighboring houses near Tepecoacuilco de Trujano, a municipality 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Iguala, the city where 43 students disappeared in 2014.
Local media reported the seven dead were members of the same family.


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Does Terrence Howard Blame Robert Downey Jr. For His 'Iron Man' Axing?
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 November 2013
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The actor is still peeved after being dropped from the Marvel series after the first movie
We all know that Terrence Howard and Marvel came to blows when agreeing terms for the second Iron Man film, with Howard reportedly being dropped by the comic book and movie empire over wage disputes. It turns out that Howard still hasn't gotten over his dismissal, but has recently let it be known that, as far as he is concerned, Robert Downey Jr. had as much of an influence in his dismissal as the heads at Marvel and Disney did.
Howard thinks RDJ's wage demands are to blame for his dismissal
Whilst Don Cheadle has since given a fantastic portrayal of Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes in place of Howard, the Oscar-nominated actor is still annoyed that it isn't him starring in the films still, and he has developed a few of his own hypothesis as to why he is no longer involved in the films. It has been widely believed, with Howard himself discussing his dismissal similarly, that he was given the boot after refusing to take a pay cut for the second edition of the Iron Man series. With a payday almost equalling $5 million for the first film, he was the highest paid actor fin the film, but as he refused to comply with Marvel's wage demands, his part was recast. Speaking on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, Howard has now come up with another excuse to explain his dismissal.
Howard was replaced in the series by Don Cheadle
He said, "This is gonna get me in a lot of trouble. It turns out that the person that I helped become Iron Man, when it was time to re-up for the second one took the money that was supposed to go to me and pushed me out. We did a three picture deal. You did the deal ahead of time. A certain amount for the first one. For the second a certain amount. For the third…they came to me for the second one and said, 'We will pay you 1/8th of what we contractually had for you, because we think the second one will be successful with or without you.' And I called my friend who I helped get the first job and he didn't call me back for three months."
If what he is saying is true, then he has every right to be so pissed off still, but does this really give him any just reason to start bad mouthing RDJ? We don't know, and are unlikely to ever know, exactly what happened on set and if there were any ulterior motives behind Howard's dismissal, but some could say, based on this evidence alone, that Howard got ripped off by Marvel.
Do you think RDJ is to blame?
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With the season now over, the Dallas Cowboys must switch gears and start making roster decisions. The Cowboys have several free agents that they need to make a decision on. Several Dallas free agents are key players, none more notable than defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys drafted Lawrence in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. He signed the team's franchise tag last year worth one-year and $17.143 million.
Position-group outlook: Lawrence has unquestionably been the Cowboys' best defensive player for the past two seasons. Re-signing Lawrence to a long-term deal is the team's top priority this offseason. Lawrence is one of the NFL's premier pass rushers and should be a mainstay in Dallas.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys acquired Austin from the Los Angeles Rams for a 2018 sixth-round pick.
Position-group outlook: Dallas certainly knows what it feels like to play without Austin. The speedy receiver was plagued by a groin injury for several weeks during the regular season. Austin is good on special teams and is a nice gadget guy on offense, but the team's top priority at wideout is to retain Amari Cooper whose contract expires at the end of next season.
If Austin does re-sign it'll be on a team-friendly deal.
How he come to Cowboys: The Cowboys signed Beasley as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
Position-group outlook: The Cowboys are the only team Beasley's ever known. That will probably change next year. Beasley saw his production take a dip once Cooper came to town and the Cowboys' priority at wide receiver is the man they got from Oakland.
The 29-year-old receiver is likely seeking a big payday. He's more inclined to get that outside of Dallas.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys signed Irving off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad in 2015. He signed a one-year, $2.9 million contract with Dallas in 2018.
Position-group outlook: Irving suffered a high ankle sprain during practice before Week 9's game against the Tennessee Titans, and he's rarely been around the team since. Most people believe Irving's days with the Silver and Blue are over. The question is if the talented defensive tackle has the desire to continuing playing. Teams are going to question his heart for football.
Irving's been productive in his short stints on the field. But his overall film library is small.
The defensive tackle's off-field problems could shy other teams away. He failed to show up to multiple drug tests this year.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys signed Fleming to a one-year*, $3.5 million deal in March of 2018.
Position-group outlook: Fleming's been a serviceable backup lineman for the Cowboys, starting three games for the team. The Cowboys could draft a lineman in the draft to replace Fleming, but don't be surprised if the team gives him another short-term deal.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys signed the undrafted Ladouceur in 2005 after the New Orleans Saints released him in the preseason. They have since re-signed him three times, including a five-year extension in 2013 and a one-year pact in 2018.
Position-group outlook: Ladouceur is the longest tenured Cowboy. He's been with the team for 14 seasons. The only players with more service time in franchise history are Jason Witten, Bill Bates and Mark Tuinei who all played 15 years with the team.
The 37-year-old is still productive and his position isn't that taxing. Ladouceur hasn't hinted at retirement. Odds are he'll sign another short-term contract.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys drafted Wilson in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Position-group outlook: The strong side linebacker is the least heralded of the bunch. Middle linebacker Jaylon Smith and weak side linebackers Leighton Vander Esch are the tackling machines. Wilson was on the field for just 286 plays this year.
Wilson's rookie deal is up this year. The team can probably find another linebacker just as productive through the draft. Dallas often lines up with just Smith and Vander Esch at linebacker.
How he came to Cowboys: The Cowboys drafted the tight end in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Position-group outlook: The Cowboys placed Swaim on injured reserve in December because of a wrist injury. It's assumed that Dallas will let him walk in free agency and move forward with Blake Jarwin and Dalton Schultz. The team is also expected to select a tight end in this year's draft.
How he came to Cowboys: Dallas claimed Smith off waivers in 2015.
Position-group outlook: Jaylon Smith's older brother has been a steady backup running back for the Cowboys. The team doesn't use him much due to Ezekiel Elliott turning into an every-down running back, but Smith doesn't make mistakes and plays within himself.
The Cowboys would like to have him return on a reasonable deal, but he might seek more opportunity elsewhere.
How he came to Cowboys: The Oakland Raiders traded Olawale and a sixth-round pick in exchange for a fifth-rounder in March. This year was the fullback's second stint in Dallas. The Cowboys signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Soon after, Oakland plunked him off the Cowboys' practice squad.
Position-group outlook: Unfortunately for Olawale (and all fullbacks) the fullback position is almost extinct in today's NFL. Olawale is one of the best fullbacks in the league, but the position has been marginalized.
Marcus Martin: The fifth-year offensive lineman suffered a torn ligament in his right big toe during the preseason opener and was placed on injured reserve.
Caraun Reid: The fifth-year defensive tackle had 10 tackles, one forced fumble and a half a sack in his first season with the Cowboys.
Datone Jones: The sixth-year defensive end was placed on injured reserve in September with a knee injury.
Darian Thompson (restricted free agent): The third-year defensive back appeared in 10 games for the Cowboys in his first year with the team.
Justin March-Lillard (restricted free agent): The fourth-year inside linebacker appeared in 23 games in two seasons for the Cowboys.


Don't miss the Dyldam Parramatta Eels' pre-season open training session on Tuesday, December 8!
Join us at our training base in Parramatta to watch the Blue and Gold train on the field, bring the family and enjoy an afternoon BBQ and family activities.
The Eels BBQ crew will be cooking up a FREE BBQ for all our Members and fans, and the Eels merchandise team will also be there with all the new season Blue and Gold training gear in stock ready for next season.
And as well as meeting and greeting the playing squad, kids can also grab a photo with Sparky and Sparkles!
Pre-Christmas open training is always one of the highlights of December at the Eels, and we'd love to see you there!


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Jimmie Briggs Decides to Man Up to Stop Sexual Violence Against Women
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Posted by Alex Hellmuth on July 21, 2009
Journalist and activist Jimmie Briggs has devoted his career to giving a voice to the unheard. His book Innocence Lost: When Child Soldiers Go to War, is a compilation of the stories of child soldiers from Uganda, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Columbia, and Sri Lanka, and his willingness to travel the world in order to liberate their narratives earned him the appointment of Goodwill Ambassador and Special Envoy for Children and Armed Conflict at the U.N.
Briggs appeared on the human rights panel at the Campus Progress National Conference on July 8, and announced the expansion of his activist efforts to include the victims of sexual violence. Briggs was joined on the panel by Enough's own Candice Knezevic, the Raise Hope for Congo Campaign Manager, and both Knezevic and Briggs highlighted the use of rape as weapon of war in eastern Congo, the most dangerous place in the world to be a women.
Briggs's Man Up campaign, which is set to coincide with the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, will bring over 200 men and women between the ages of 18 and 25 years to South Africa in the hopes of educating and empowering them to become the driving force for preventative action against gender based violence. In a recent interview with Tonic media, Briggs expressed his confidence in the youth of this generation to change the existing conditions of GBV, "We can plant the seeds, then water the seeds, with young people around the world," he said, "and I believe their efforts will take root." Briggs noted that while most campaigns are reactive, Man Up is aimed at building a constituency of young people who will work together to prevent GBV. Brigg's focus on GBV and the women of the Congo is partly inspired by his own daughter. His latest book, to be released in 2010, is The Wars Women Fight, written as a series of letters addressed to his daughter. When he discussed the book with Tonic, Briggs reflected on his decision to illuminate the horrors faced by women around the world:
"I'd like to believe that if I didn't have a daughter I would still care about this issue, that I would bring compassion and passion and energy and obsession… but I don't know. Maybe I'd be like most men and see this as a women's issue. But the reality is I do have a daughter, I've spent time with women around the world, I've cried with women around the world who've endured horrible atrocities. And those two realities in particular have led me to this place."
The conflict in the Congo has claimed the lives of more than 5.4 million people. In eastern Congo, women and girls bear the brunt of this crisis as sexual violence is used as weapon of war, destroying families and communities. The Raise Hope for Congo campaign welcomes Briggs's initiative to employ young men in the fight against sexual violence. Check back for more updates on the Man Up campaign and look out for The War's Women Fight in 2010.
(Photo: Briggs, second from right, at the Raise Hope for Congo speakers tour event at the University of San Diego. Briggs is joined by Candice Knezevic, Enough Co-founder John Prendergast, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui, activist Lisa Shannon, and former USD STAND President Summer Buckley.)


Police have issued a court summons to a Russian man who reportedly flew a drone over the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade today.
The contraption was spotted flying above West 77th Street and Central Park West at around 10.30am during what was the most heavily policed parade in the city's history.
Authorities quickly caught up to the drone's operators and arrested a 41-year-old Russian tourist for flying a drone in Central Park near the parade route with his son, 14. No other incidents were reported, police said.
The pair were taken in for questioning and the father was issued a summons, although they were allowed to keep the drone.
The drone was recovered at 80th Street, the New York Daily News reported.
The teenager, who lives with his mother in Florida, told the New York Post that police 'thought I was a terrorist'.
The man told authorities he was not aware of the city's restrictions regarding drones.
It came as this year's event was held under extremely stringent security measures in the wake of deadly terror attacks in Paris and threats made against the city.
Authorities have urged residents and visitors to carry on with holiday plans, saying there were no credible threats to the city.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner William Bratton reassured New Yorkers that the parade was safe to attend as more than 2,500 officers were stationed along the parade's route – the most officers ever assigned to the event.
However, it is currently the only known notable security incident during this morning's parade, which was attended more than three million people, who watched the spectacle of floats and balloons make their way down the 2.5mile route to usher in the holiday season.


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