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Preemption occurs when, by legislative or regulatory action, a "higher" level of government (state or federal) eliminates or reduces the authority of a "lower" level over a given issue. Express preemption occurs when a law contains a preemption clause or other explicit preemptive language. Implied preemption happens when a court finds that a law is preemptive even in the absence of an express preemption clause. The only way to guarantee that a federal or state law will not preempt state or local laws is to include a non-preemption clause (also known as a savings clause). For example, a federal law might state: "Nothing in this law preempts more restrictive state or local regulation or requirements."
The federal government has very broad authority to preempt. Under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Congress and federal regulators have virtually unlimited authority – if they choose to exercise it – to preempt state and local health laws. Similarly, states almost always have broad authority to preempt local laws. The ways in which municipal powers are granted or revoked may depend on whether the municipality is a home rule or statutory city/county, but the same general principles apply. For example, while the power to tax is one of the most important that a municipality can have, the taxing power is delegated by the state. Once granted, the state can expand that power. The state can also limit or revoke the power – and therefore preempt local taxing authority.
Local control of health and public health matters has numerous benefits that are lost when local power is preempted. As Howard Koh, Assistant Secretary for Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services, has said: "All public health is local - it's got to start and be sustained at the local level." Local control provides for greater accountability because local legislators interact with their constituents on a daily basis (they may even be neighbors). Local policy makers can craft laws addressing the unique needs of their communities, which fosters innovation and allows diverse communities to adopt appropriate protections for themselves rather than accept a one-size-fits-all, top-down standard.5
Local control and grassroots movement building can empower the public health field to pursue fundamental policy change. Grassroots campaigns, even if they are initially unsuccessful, are powerful public health initiatives that increase awareness of a health issue, build community readiness for policy change, and can lead to healthier social norms.7 As advocates for tobacco control have learned, more intensive and salient public education is likely to occur at the community level during a local campaign than occurs during a state or national campaign. By taking away the major reason grassroots movements form – to promote policy changes that improve community health –preemption can have unforeseen consequences for effective grassroots movement building. Allowed to grow, grassroots movements and the public dialogue they engender can spark a chain reaction of policy education and social norms change.
Preemption and local control are nearly universal issues across health and public health arenas, from alcohol policy to obesity prevention to fire prevention. Preemption, once passed, is also very difficult to repeal. To make fully informed, strategic decisions about preemptive legislative proposals, the public health community should consider all of preemption's short-term and long-term consequences, including its impact on grassroots movement building.
Under limited circumstances, preemption can be appropriate, as in the case of the Airline Smoking Ban. Because commercial aircraft pass rapidly from one jurisdiction to another, airline safety and health issues are best regulated at the federal level. Stronger laws in some states than others would subject aircraft to regulations that might change several times an hour. Hence, a strong, comprehensive system of federal rules makes sense. However, in public health such examples are rare.
This material is adapted from Preemption and Movement Building in Public Health, a project of the Public Health Law Center. Support for Preemption and Movement Building is provided by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Common Legal Issues in Public Health
Movement Building in Public Health
Public Health Law Glossary
Why State Preemption and Local Authority Matter
Localities have historically been, and continue to be, at the forefront of adopting innovative tobacco control policies that have diffused to other localities and higher governmental levels. Preemption withdraws power from localities and centralizes it at higher governmental levels, thus limiting localities' ability to prioritize their own public health agendas to meet unique local needs.
Untangling the Preemption Doctrine in Tobacco Control (2018)
Overview of the preemption doctrine and description of several laws and court decisions that illustrate the ways in which preemption can hinder tobacco control.
Untangling-the-Preemption-Doctrine-in-Tobacco-Control-2018.pdf 2 MB
Litigation Overview: 23-34 94th St. Grocery v. N.Y.C. Board of Health (2014)
Overview of litigation regarding New York City's graphic warning requirement.
tclc-fs-litoverview-23-34 94th Grocery v NYC-2014.pdf 267.97 KB
Why Preemption is Bad for Tobacco Control (2014)
Brief overview of the ways in which preemption is used to weaken, impede, derail or defeat tobacco control measures.
tclc-fs-why-preemption-bad-tobacco-control-2014.pdf 119.29 KB
Preemption: The Biggest Challenge to Tobacco Control (2014)
Detailed overview of how preemptive policies and legal challenges can block state and local advances in tobacco control and derail important tobacco control initiatives.
tclc-fs-preemption-tobacco-control-challenge-2014.pdf 479.92 KB
Tell the FDA to Strengthen the Deeming Regulation (2014)
The FDA has issued a proposed Deeming Regulation to regulate all tobacco products. View the Consortium's Deeming Regulation Resources.
tclc-fs-fda-tellfdastrengthdeemingreg-2014_0.pdf 282.65 KB
The FDA Takes Small Steps to Expand Tobacco Regulation (2014)
Information on the FDA's proposed Deeming Regulation including what products will be covered and what types of regulation will and will not apply to each product.
tclc-fs-fda-takesmallstepexpandtobaccoregulation-2014.pdf 520.39 KB
Urge the FDA to Strengthen the Proposed Deeming Regulation (2014)
These suggested talking points will help you craft your comments on the FDA's proposed Deeming Regulation.
tclc-fs-talkingpts-fda-strengthenproposeddeemingregulation-2014.pdf 350.72 KB
A Deeming Regulation: What is Possible Under the Law (2014)
Frequently asked questions about what a deeming regulation is, generally speaking, and what will happen once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a proposed regulation expanding its authority over tobacco products.
tclc-fs-deeming-reg-what-is-possible-2014.pdf 471.69 KB
Preemption and Tobacco Control: Latest Tales from the Field (2013)
Preemption occurs when a "higher" level of government limits or eliminates the power of "lower" levels of government to adopt laws that may be stronger in terms of protecting public health. Because of preemption's negative impact on tobacco control, the public health community needs to be aware of the different ways in which federal or state preemption has been used to challenge tobacco control measures.
Knowing the Enemy: Tobacco Industry Tactics
The tobacco industry has used, and continues to use, many different tactics to hook youth on its products, keep them addicted as adults, and avoid regulation and responsibility for its behavior. This webinar looks at the historical context of the tobacco industry's behavior and its tactics in areas such as smoke-free regulation, marketing, and tobacco product regulation.
The Promise and Potential Pitfalls in Promoting Outcomes-Based Incentives with Worksite Wellness Initiatives
This webinar will provide an interactive discussion of the use of outcomes-based incentives with worksite wellness initiatives and the legal and policy implications of these efforts. Over the past few years, strong opinions have been voiced for and against the use of outcomes-based incentives in connection with worksite wellness initiatives. As employers attempt to reign in rising health care costs, many are moving toward the use of these incentives tied to health care premiums and/or deductibles.
Federal Regulation of Tobacco: A Summary
A series of fact sheets summarizing by topic key elements of the federal Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act signed into law in 2009.
tclc-fda-summary.pdf 574.67 KB
Federal Regulation of Tobacco: Impact on State and Local Authority
A series of fact sheets that describe how the new federal legislation affects the tobacco control authority of state and local governments.
tclc-fda-impact.pdf 591.78 KB
Legal Authority to Regulate Smoking and Common Threats and Challenges (2009)
A revised and updated version of our 2004 synopsis outlining governmental authority for regulating smoking and the legal doctrine of preemption, as well as legal challenges to smoke-free ordinances and legal authority of local regulatory bodies for passing smoke-free ordinances. By Cheryl Sbarra
tclc-syn-authority-2009.pdf 2.34 MB


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Mark Amies
Foreword by Robert Elms
A fascinating insight, derived from a regular feature on the Robert Elms show, into some of the forgotten industries of London, lavishly illustrated throughout.
London's Industrial Past gives the reader an opportunity to read about a selection of factories that were once scattered across the city.
While older generations may look back at the names that have gone with great affection, for the younger reader it may come as a surprise that so many 'things' were once manufactured in Britain's capital city. The sheer wealth and breadth of products that were made is staggering, from the mundanity of biscuits to the hightech of aircraft production. This volume sheds light on those lost names, many of which are still with us, but no longer made in London, or indeed in the UK.
Areas of manufacture covered include brewing, toys, aircraft, cars, sweets, biscuits, electrical goods and art and photographic supplies. Brands mentioned include Truman's, Lesney, Handley Page, Bentley, Trebor, Peek Freans, Lyons, Hoover, Kodak and Beechams.
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These three cute Rimmel London Magnif'eyes Mono Eyeshadow singles were sent to me recently, so I thought it was time for a review. I love how cute they look! Keep reading to find out my thoughts and view swatches.
Let's start with the main claim, that I kept in mind while reviewing: Waterproof. These bad boys claim to be waterproof. Before I LOL in their face, I began by giving them the benefit of the doubt. Innocent until proven guilty.
The White shade is a bit of a fail for me, but mainly because of the colour. It is a cool-toned, super white shade and looks terrible on me. At most I could use it as an inner corner highlight. I tried putting this on the inner and middle part of my eyelid, but it looked so bad (but perhaps that is just my skintone, like I said). The glitter also tends to get everywhere.
The Brown shade is by far my favourite. It is super wearable. If you put it all over your eyelid and blend it out a bit into the crease, it easily passes as an everyday eye look. I think this shade suits me. Not too glittery. Lasts all day on the eyelids (with primer because my eyelids are hella oily, and any eyeshadow ALWAYS creases without primer on me!).
This shade really reminds me of the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze. It is obviously not as pigmented and opaque, since the Colour Tattoo is a cream and this is a shadow. If you're looking for a powder version of Bad to the Bronze, I would recommend this shade. It works quite nicely as a less intense version of Bad to the Bronze, I like it.
The black was okay. Quite pigmented for a matte eyeshadow, especially one from the drugstore. I even found it blacker than my Urban Decay NAKED Basics Black (Crave). Although, I did find it needed a bit of layering to get the colour I desired on my eyelid (used as a soft eyeliner). The lasting power (with primer) is really good. It lasted the longest out of the shadows, with the swatches on my arm. Even lasted overnight and didn't transfer onto my sheets.
L: With Primer. R: Without Primer. Natural Lighting: 012 Q-Jump, 002 Millionaire, 014 Black Fender.
L: With Primer. R: Without Primer. Flash: 012 Q-Jump, 002 Millionaire, 014 Black Fender.
The other shades I found online looked okay. I could only find three more. The only other one I'd really be interested in is the gold shade.
Did it live up to the claims?
SO NOT WATERPROOF. I have no idea where they got this idea from, but these shadows are not waterproof. I tried it, it was a fail. These shadows, particularly the black one, do not come off easily with water, but they will at least smudge, which is a fail in my books.
This is a bit of a toughy, but to be honest, probably not really. If you have lots of higher end shadow, then you do not need this, and this is not better. However, I do think it is on the much better end in terms of Drugstore eyeshadows.
NO, if you have lots of higher end eyeshadows, like the LORAC Pro and NAKED palettes.
Yes, if you want one of the particular shades, or are looking for a good drugstore eyeshadow.
Yes, if you love Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze, and want a powder/less intense version.
Likes: Nice, sleek packaging. The Millionaire shade is perfect for everyday wear, and pretty reasonable quality.
Dislikes: Would not recommend the white shade, lots of glitter fallout. The shadows aren't actually waterproof.
Disclaimer: I was sent this product for free, but this is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
I like the look of the 002 Millionaire shade.
What a pity about the eyeshadows not really being waterproof!
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Pathol Int
, 64 (10), 490-8
Japanese Herbal Medicines Shosaikoto, Inchinkoto, and Juzentaihoto Inhibit High-Fat Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Db/Db Mice
Yoshihisa Takahashi 1 , Yurie Soejima, Arisa Kumagai, Masato Watanabe, Hiroshi Uozaki, Toshio Fukusato
1 Department of Pathology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
DOI: 10.1111/pin.12199
Yoshihisa Takahashi et al. Pathol Int. Oct 2014
Few studies have investigated the effects of Japanese herbal medicines on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). To the best of our knowledge, only one study has examined whether high-fat (HF) diet-fed db/db mice are appropriate animal models of NASH. We investigated the effects of four types of Japanese herbal medicines (shosaikoto (TJ-9), inchinkoto (TJ-135), juzentaihoto (TJ-48), and keishibukuryogan (TJ-25)) on hepatic lesions of HF diet-fed db/db mice. Db/db mice were divided into six groups: control diet (control); HF diet (HF); and HF diet supplemented with TJ-9, TJ-135, TJ-48, or TJ-25 (TJ-9, TJ-135, TJ-48, and TJ-25, respectively). Mice were killed after 6 weeks of treatment, and biochemical and pathological analyses were performed. Mice in the HF group consistently developed histopathological features consistent with definite NASH, and marked necroinflammation occurred. Serum alanine aminotransferase levels in the TJ-9, TJ-135, and TJ-48 groups were significantly improved compared with those in the HF group. With regard to liver histology, TJ-9 and TJ-48 significantly improved lobular inflammation, and TJ-135 significantly improved ballooning degeneration. We have shown that HF diet-fed db/db mice are animal models that correctly recapitulate the histopathology of human NASH and that TJ-9, TJ-135, and TJ-48 inhibit necroinflammatory activity in this model.
Keywords: Japanese herbal medicine; animal model; db/db mice; high-fat diet; nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
© 2014 Japanese Society of Pathology and Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.
Inhibitory Effects of Japanese Herbal Medicines Sho-Saiko-To and Juzen-Taiho-To on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Mice
Y Takahashi et al. PLoS One 9 (1), e87279. 2014. PMID 24466347.
Although Japanese herbal medicines (JHMs) are widely used in Japan, only a few studies have investigated their effects on nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In the pres …
[Development and Evaluation of a High-Fat/High-Fructose Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Mouse Model]
J Liu et al. Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi 22 (6), 445-50. Jun 2014. PMID 25203709.
The present study suggests that a mouse model of NASH can be successfully induced by a 16-week modified HFHFr diet.
Bofutsushosan, a Japanese Herbal (Kampo) Medicine, Attenuates Progression of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Mice
M Ono et al. J Gastroenterol 49 (6), 1065-73. Jun 2014. PMID 23800945.
BTS through induction of adiponectin signaling and Akt attenuated development of NASH. Identification of the active entity in BTS should allow development of novel treatm …
Current Biochemical Studies of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Suggest a New Therapeutic Approach
P Hookman et al. Am J Gastroenterol 98 (9), 2093-7. Sep 2003. PMID 14499793. - Review
The study population in this report by Lin et al. was ob/ob mice that have an inherited genetic deficiency of the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin. These mice develop …
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Search for Factual Animal Models
SC Sanches et al. Biomed Res Int 2015, 574832. 2015. PMID 26064924. - Review
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by hepatic steatosis, which occurs in the absence of alcohol abuse. NAFLD can evolve into progressive liver inju …
A Systematic Review of Herbal Medicines for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia in Animal Models
B Park et al. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 20 (1), 9-22. 2019 2019 Jan.. PMID 30614226. - Review
This study showed that herbal medicines might be a useful approach for treating cancer cachexia. However, more detailed experimental studies on the molecular mechanisms a …
Sipjeondaebo-tang Alleviates Oxidative Stress-Mediated Liver Injury Through Activation of the CaMKK2-AMPK Signaling Pathway
SM Park et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2018, 8609285. 2018. PMID 30524483.
Sipjeondaebo-tang (SDT) is used frequently as a herbal prescription to treat deficiency syndromes in traditional Korean medicine. We investigated the hepatoprotect …
Herbal Medicine Yinchenhaotang Protects Against α-Naphthylisothiocyanate-Induced Cholestasis in Rats
J Yan et al. Sci Rep 7 (1), 4211. 2017. PMID 28646179.
Cholestasis is a clinical disorder defined as an impairment of bile flow, and that leads to toxic bile acid (BA) accumulation in hepatocytes. Here, we investigated the he …
Xyloketal B Attenuates Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation via the SREBP-1c Pathway in NAFLD Models
Y Zhang et al. Mar Drugs 15 (6). 2017. PMID 28587208.
The goal of this study was to examine the effects of xyloketal B on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and to explore the molecular mechanisms underlying its effect …
Ameliorative Effects of Pomegranate Peel Extract Against Dietary-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver in Rats
SN Al-Shaaibi et al. Prev Nutr Food Sci 21 (1), 14-23. Mar 2016. PMID 27069901.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is caused by fat accumulation and is associated with oxidative stress. In this study, we investigated the potential protective e …
Diet, High-Fat / adverse effects
Drugs, Chinese Herbal / pharmacology *
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease / pathology
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease / prevention & control *
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Q: ¿Cómo lanzar una notificación con un tono personalizado en Android? estoy intentando levantar una notificación con NotificationManager haciendo un NotificationCompat.Builder para crear la misma, lo que sucede es que al momento en que aparezca dicha notificacion debe sonar un tono, que establecí por medio de la capeta raw con MediaPlayer cuando se ejecute el método Notification, en la misma notificación cree un botón que le di por nombre Aceptar, Al pulsarlo debería detener el tono y lanzarme mi MainActivity (Ejecutar la app), pero no sucede así, mi notificación se ejecuta solo cuando abro la app y cada vez que le doy Click al botón Aceptar hace un reinicio del MainActivity y del tono, como podría solucionar esto?
Aquí esta mi código..
public void Notification(){
    NotificationManager notificationManager = (NotificationManager) getSystemService(Context.NOTIFICATION_SERVICE);
    String NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL_ID = "my_channel_id_01";

    mp = MediaPlayer.create(getBaseContext(), R.raw.x);
    mp.start();

    if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
        @SuppressLint("WrongConstant") NotificationChannel notificationChannel = new NotificationChannel(NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL_ID, "My Notifications", NotificationManager.IMPORTANCE_MAX);
        // Configure the notification channel.
        notificationChannel.setDescription("Channel description");
        notificationChannel.enableLights(true);
        notificationChannel.setLightColor(Color.RED);
        notificationChannel.setVibrationPattern(new long[]{0, 1000, 500, 1000});
        //notificationChannel.setSound();
        notificationChannel.enableVibration(true);
        notificationManager.createNotificationChannel(notificationChannel);
    }

    NotificationCompat.Builder notificationBuilder = new NotificationCompat.Builder(this, NOTIFICATION_CHANNEL_ID);
    Intent stopped = new Intent(this,MainActivity.class);
    stopped.setAction("test");
    if (stopped.getAction().equals(stopped)) {
        mp.stop();
    }

    PendingIntent actionPendingIntent = PendingIntent.getActivity(this,1,stopped,PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
    notificationBuilder.setAutoCancel(true)
            .setDefaults(Notification.DEFAULT_ALL)
            .addAction(R.drawable.common_google_signin_btn_icon_light, "ACEPTAR", actionPendingIntent)
            .setWhen(System.currentTimeMillis())
            .setSmallIcon(R.drawable.circuloleft)
            .setContentTitle("ALERTA!")
            .setSound(Uri.parse("android.resource://"+getPackageName()+"/" + R.raw.beeep))
            .setContentText("Se ha detectado una actividad sismica")
            .setContentInfo("SMART");

    notificationManager.notify(/*notification id*/1, notificationBuilder.build());
}

No use setSound(); por que las formas en que se usa o al menos las que he visto son con tonos o Ringtones por defecto de notificaciones de android, emplee el MediaPlayer para usar el sonido que necesito usar.

A: Puedes agregar tu archivo de audio ( puede ser .mp3, .aiff, etc) dentro del directorio /raw (si no existe lo puedes crear)

de esta forma podrías cargar el audio mediante el método setSound() (Suponiendo que el archivo se llama audio.mp3):
notificationBuilder.setSound(Uri.parse("android.resource://" + getPackageName() + "/" + R.raw.audio));

A: Dentro de tu carpeta raw en resources pon el sonido que quieres reproducir cuando salga la notificacion y solo agrega
   Notification notification=new Notification(android.R.drawable.ic_btn_speak_now,"Hola",100);

    notification.sound = Uri.parse("android.resource://" + getPackageName() + "/" + R.raw.tu_sonido);
    notification.defaults = Notification.DEFAULT_LIGHTS | Notification.DEFAULT_VIBRATE;

antes de notificationManager.notify()

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A recent study has found that glyphosate and its derivatives are widespread in the urine of cats and dogs. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup and the world's most commonly used herbicide, has been classified as a "probable human carcinogen" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Glyphosate Found in Pet Urine as Juries Continue to Award Billions
There are currently more than 11,000 lawsuits pending against Bayer, the company who owns Roundup, claiming that the company knew that glyphosate causes cancer and that company executives deliberately kept the information from regulators and consumers. In the most recent case, a jury awarded $2 billion in punitive damages to a couple who say that glyphosate caused their non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In June 2018, Bayer purchased Monsanto, the original creator of glyphosate and Roundup.
As more evidence is presented and juries continue to hand down punishing verdicts regarding the herbicide, this new study poses questions about its effect on our pets – and the extent to which this chemical is poisoning our planet. Despite thousands of lawsuits, billions of dollars in damages, and loss of human life, glyphosate is still sprayed on fields worldwide to the tune of over 300 million pounds a year in the U.S. alone.
The Dangers of Glyphosate in Pet Food
Dogs and cats develop cancer at nearly the same rate as humans, with about 12 million new cases in the U.S. annually. And while this study did not evaluate the connection between glyphosate exposure and cancer in pets, one thing was clear: cats and dogs are consistently and significantly exposed to this toxic and carcinogenic chemical. And the reasons may be worse than you think.
An original hypothesis was that dogs and cats were primarily exposed to glyphosate by spending time on grounds treated with the herbicide. Their close proximity to the ground makes pets particularly susceptible to toxins found in cleaning and gardening products. But the study found that cats, who spend less time on lawns and other outdoor areas than dogs, had much higher levels of glyphosate and its byproducts in their urine.
This shows that the toxins aren't only retained in soil; they're present in the food and water supply. Common packaged pet foods are heavy in corn, soybean, and canola products, of which over 90% are genetically engineered to be resistant to glyphosate, implying that they are likely to be treated with the chemical.
Heavy processing combined with the use of added preservatives, fillers, and food dyes makes the situation even worse – contributing to chronic health problems like obesity, periodontal disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. According to a 2018 study published in Environmental Pollution, glyphosate was detected in all pet food samples at a median concentration of 198μg/kg dry weight, which was higher than the concentration reported in human foods.
Is Our Water Safe from this Toxic Chemical?
It's also in our water supply. The researchers evaluated not only glyphosate, but also two of its byproducts, methyl glyphosate (Me-Glyp) and aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA). U.S. Geological Survey data shows that glyphosate is present in more than half of all surface waters, soil, and sediment. AMPA is even more commonly detected, showing up in more than 80% of wastewater samples collected at municipal treatment plants.
And while Bayer continues to insist that its product does not cause cancer, evidence revealed in court shows otherwise. Our team has been reviewing thousands of pages of evidence from trial, including internal emails and depositions of Bayer/Monsanto employees. These documents tell a harrowing story in which company executives work closely with the government and FDA to protect their profits.
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Greg Cantin says
Realize that cheap meats used in pet foods are most likely fed GMO products loaded with chemicals. Chicken, beef, and pork are laden with Glyphosate from their feed. And most pet foods do not list "non-GMO" on their labels.
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Thanks for sharing, Greg. You're absolutely right in this – we really can't know the source of the meats used unless the package is labelled. It's important to look out for our furry family member's health just as much as we take care of our own.
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Kely says
Thank you for this info Ty…much appreciated!!
I do integrative nutrition for our pets and it never ceases to amaze me how uneducated conventional that's our do not thinking that nutrition and toxicity and things are not going to affect the pets when they push for all the vaccines all the heartworm tick and flea stuff that people put on topically to the food that they're feeding their pets I get so many sick animals regularly I do Consulting for once they have cancer they're obese they have diabetes pancreatitis histamine reactions to many things people be aware of what you're doing with your fur babies
Not to mention vaccines – a canine natural health group I am part of on Facebook is littered with testimonies of dogs being really sick after vaccines
Jan Shaw says
I feed my dog a raw diet using the proportions you quote in the article and I give her non-GMO treats. She thrives on it.. I'm curious about why you say bones are bad for cats as they eat mice and birds, bones and all and as a carnivore bones would be a natural part of their diet.
Animal Lover says
I actually learned about all of this several years ago. My first service dog had to be put down from cancer, and, although I cnnot prove that kibble was the cause, I am sure that it did not help. Between retiring my previous dog and getting my next one, one of my friends taught me all about kibble and what it does to dogs. There is no such thing as good kibble–it is extremely burnt to the point that it does not contain any nutrients, it has way too much carbohydrates and fiber, and the body of a dog does not recognize the synthetic nutrients that have to be added back into kibble. My current dog eats fresh food (try Nom Nom Now), and, although it is not a natural diet, it is much closer to that than kibble. Also, what most people don't know is that, unless you live somewhere like Florida, most healthy dogs don't need flea preventative. And I agree on not giving your dog tap water unless you absolutely have to do so, such as you are out in public (bring your own water if possible). Long story short: If you would not consume it (kibble anyone?), then your canine and feline friends should not either. If you are worried about spending a lot of money on pet food, then know that what you spend on food you will save on vet bills, if not now then when your pet is older.
Amen to that! A well-written and informative post, Animal lover. Thank you!
Hello Animal lover, where did you get your service dog? I am legally blind and I have fed both kibble and raw diets. Although I prefer raw diets, I am on a limited income and so purchase an all natural kibble and one of my last pets was a Bishop Fries and she lived to be 17yrs. She would have lived longer, but had severe arthritis and was going blind and deaf. She did not have any cancer and if not from arthritis, she would have definitely gone another 2 or so years. I will never ever disagree on that raw is better for our pets, but I rarely if ever have to take my dogs to the vet and they are exercised regularly and their weights are absolutely perfect!! I absolutely cannot stand overweight pets and those who think a fat dog is a happy dog. It definitely leads to many health problems. Again, although I know that kibble is not 100% the best, Its what I can afford and as I said, I rarely have to take my pets to the vet for health issues even after they have gotten older. Have I lost a couple to cancer? Yes. But, I also feel that cancer is also genetic as well as being caused by environmental problems. I do the best I can with purchasing foods that have non GMO products in them. Now, if I lived closer to the koshered butcher that I really liked, I would continue getting my dogs the fresh meat and organs and bones they enjoyed. But, I live over 50 plus miles away and they were not only really good, but super affordable! Sadly, many can only do what they are able to afford. I am also physically disabled and cannot work. So, I must be grateful for what I have. I also agree about the water. I never give tap water and try to always bring fresh water when able. I cannot carry more then 5lbs due to my back injuries. I live in an area where we have a lot of deer. Although I am in a suburb, we have many deer which bring deer ticks and fleas. We have much in wildlife and so fleas are also a concern. We have small ponds around the area as some properties have them. This is where we get mosquitos. So, sadly, we need to protect our pets from these insects and the possible infection of heart worm disease and Lyme disease. Vaccines are only given every 3 yrs and so over vaccinating is not an issue as most veterinarians have stated. Some still prefer yearly vaccines, but if titers are lasting in the blood for 3 yrs then my vet and many others do not see the reason for annual vaccines. I have looked into nom nom now and other fresh foods, but they are still way out of my price range. If it was more affordable, you can bet your life that all of my pets would be eating raw or fresh foods and no kibble. Those who are feeding a kibble diet for one reason or another should never be criticized. We need to remember that many people are told to follow the advice of their veterinarians. Well, if that is the case, then just about all veterinarians are going to recommend a dry formulated diet. So, should pet owners follow their vets advice, or tell their vets to go to hell? They are the ones who spent many years in vet school studying all sorts of medical conditions. We are only the pet owners who want to do what is best. So, we are told to follow our veterinarians advice! Is that wrong?? I think many things are learned thru personal experience and those who have had pets living on kibble up into their mid and late teams are going to say, that they will continue using what works for them as their pets lived that long. Those who had more success with raw or fresh foods, they will continue with those methods. Not every animal is the same and some pets do better on one diet then another pet may do better on raw or fresh. Sadly, in this day and age, its super difficult for some to feed themselves healthy and yet trying to feed their pets a healthy diet. Me, I would prefer feeding my pets and service dog healthier then I do for myself, but unfortunately, money talks and that other stuff walks. I think that anyone who at least tries to feed their pets a healthy diet over feeding something cheep should be commended for at least trying. All of the schools in the USA that breed, train service dogs have their own veterinarians on staff and they know how important our dogs are to us and that they need to remain healthy. A good school will at least use an all natural formula with no GMOs. Again, kibble is not totally ideal, but people will always continue to use it because veterinarians are pushing it strongly! Unless you can change the minds of all western medicine doctors into looking at feeding only raw or fresh, they will only recommend dry foods. Its getting people to think holistic and all natural and to recommend holistic medicine and veterinarians that will recommend feeding raw or fresh foods. I must say that although I am not fond of using flea/tick products and heart-worm prevention, its an necessary evil. Heart worm is caused mosquitos Lyme is caused by deer ticks, tape worms are caused by fleas. Some say that skin so soft keeps fleas away, but what if the dog licks its fur where people have sprayed the skin so soft and water mix and they ingest the chemicals that make up the skin so soft product? If you only spray the dogs back, then the fleas go everywhere else and so what is the point. We are told to use only pet recommended products. In this world totally avoiding chemicals is pretty difficult unless you live in a bubble. There is never going to be anything 100% perfect and so at least if people try and do their best, that is all we can ask for. But, I have mentioned feeding raw/fresh to many veterinarians in my past and they all preferred feeding a dry food. So, unless we find a way of changing their minds on a more natural way of feeding and managing a dogs medical care, things will remain the same. Sadly, those who make a decent monthly wage will be able to feed raw/fresh. Try living on only $800 each month. Paying bills, and food for yourself before managing food for your pets or service animal. Again, when you are disabled and are told by your doctor you cannot work, its that lack of finances that prevent you from doing all of the things you would love to do for both yourself and your pets when it comes to eating a healthy diet! Ok, well thanks for listening and hope you have a great day!
Suzie Lindsey says
I am thrilled that Petco recently said "no" to those types of dog and cat food; they are starting a trend that will, hopefully, continue to spread to other retail stores…
Amen, Suzie! These are our hopes as well! 🙂
Kathryn McLeod says
Bones are not bad for cats! They require them in their diet. Most cats can handle chicken wings and/or chicken necks. The alternative is to finely grind the bones. I have been feeding raw diets to my pets for over 30 years.
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2014 ELECTIONS: Ko outlines proposal for picking Taipei labor boss
By Alison Hsiao / Staff reporter
Independent Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) and his team yesterday released a list of members for a committee to pick commissioners for the city's Department of Labor if he wins the Nov. 29 elections.
Ko's team previously announced its selection committees and the rules for selection of the commissioners for the departments of environmental protection, education and social welfare.
The campaign team said that if Ko wins, a news conference would be held on Nov. 30, and any city resident could register with the committees to be a candidate for the labor commissioner before Dec. 5.
Independent Taipei mayoral candidate Ko Wen-je announces members of his prospective labor department commissioner selection committee and the rules for selecting the commissioner at a news conference in Taipei yesterday.
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The Internet voting process would be open to anyone who is aged over 18 and works in Taipei, regardless of whether their household registration is with the city, Ko said.
Selection of the labor commissioner would be different than the process to pick the head of the environmental protection department, which would be via Internet voting limited to Taipei residents, while the education department boss would be chosen by a selection committee and Ko.
Ko said that since the head of the labor department is responsible to those who work in Taipei, voter qualification should be based on workplace location rather than household registration.
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Opera and Vocal »
Topic: What Opera Are You Listening to Now?
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KevinP
Re: What Opera Are You Listening to Now?
While waiting for this to arrive:
I'm streaming this:
A new-to-me opera that I'm enjoying immensely.
Location: Laval, QC
Puccini's La Bohème.
Puccini's most popular opera is an adaptation of Henri Murger's Scènes de la vie de bohème (1852). Set in mid 19th century Paris it is filmed here by French television in black and white on indoor sets in 1960. I remember seeing a televised performance from the Met with an overweight Pavarotti. The garret was as big as an airplane hangar. So much for dramatic verisimilitude .
This production is sung in French, which in this particular context is very appropriate. The cast has few world-renowned names but is uniformly excellent. The star of the show is of course the nonpareil Alain Vanzo. Xavier Depraz, a name familiar from dozens of opera sets of the time is an excellent Colline. I had never heard of the two sopranos or the baritone (Marcello). I found the acting very decent. I thoroughly enjoyed this performance.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu7NAx9Hhvg
Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937)
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Debussy, Ravel, Bartók, Stravinsky, The Second Viennese School, Mahler, Janáček, Varèse, Enescu, Takemitsu, Ligeti, Szymanowski
I've been listening to Britten's operas, albeit slowly, but I've listened to The Rape of Lucretia and Billy Budd so far. Tonight, I'm planning on listening to The Turn of the Screw next, which I understand is one of his finest --- I recall having a lukewarm response to it the first-time I heard it, but that's been years ago and I've got much more listening experience under my belt since that time.
"The only love affair I have ever had was with music." - Maurice Ravel
Tsaraslondon
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 10, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
The Turn of the Screw was the first Britten opera I ever saw, and I've loved it ever since. I've seen quite a few different productions and it never fails to make an impression in the theatre. There are also quite a few different recordings now, but I think the first, albeit in mono, is still the best of the lot.
\"A beautiful voice is not enough.\" Maria Callas
Quote from: Tsaraslondon on December 10, 2019, 03:00:28 PM
Yeah, I've read so many great things about this opera. Good to know you've really enjoyed it.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann...à la française. This 1948 version of the opera (in excellent mono sound) is the only one to boast an entirely francophone cast. That is not to be belittled, as Hoffmann boasts a very large cast of characters and this production assigned a different singer to each and every one. No triple bill for the hero's love interests or the three villains (I don't object to that casting trick, as all three 'visions' are actually avatars of Hoffmann's amorous imagination). Clearly the producers wanted this to be a prestige offering from the Opéra-Comique.
Apart from the extravagant casting (not a single weak link vocally or dramatically, including the important choral parts) the main ingredient of this version's success is the conducting of André Cluytens: smart, vivacious, precise and elegant. The orchestra sports some very fruity horn solos, which may take some getting used to. My favourite singers here are the belgian Vina Bovy, a sultry, vocally alluring courtesan and Géori Boué as Antonia - dramatically touching and vocally enchanting. I've never been a fan of canadian tenor Raoul Jobin, who rarely sings below a healthy f, but he is in his element here as the impetuous poet. All the smaller roles are very well taken, especially the excellent Louis Musy as Lindorf and Roger Bourdin (husband of Géori Boué) as Dr. Miracle.
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Listening to this recording for the first time on Spotify - Enjoying the performance so far. The SQ is quite acceptable for an old release.
Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer, WWV 63
Wolfgang Sawallisch leads this version of the work from the pictured Box-Set.
Cross-posted from the WAYL2 thread:
Act I. Goodall's Ring has a cult following in certain circles but is viewed with much suspicion in others. Being sung in English is its salient feature. It is also live, which some dislike. As for purely musical matters, it boasts superb voices, often much superior to most of the competition. Known for his very slow tempi, it should be stressed that Goodall's grasp of the wagnerian flow is unerring, the rythms are firm and the orchestral playing alert and pointed. Slow does not mean inert. In the right hands it's the opposite: Goodall makes music and words register with force and clarity, while insisting for to legato playing and singing. Fast tempi may translate into excitement but the result may sound hectic or choppy. The 1975 sound is outstanding: big, wide-ranging and vibrant, with voices and orchestra in perfect balance.
A word on the translation: the work of Andrew Porter, it is very natural and conversational. No stuffy 'thee, thy, thou' nor encumbered by victorian era epithets, it flows off the singers' tongues beautifully. I recently listened to a French language La Bohème and it was so perfectly done, so natural sounding that I found myself paying more attention to the music than usual. Such is the case here with this Walkyrie. Not for all occasions or all people then, but very special if met on its own terms.
[Cross-posted in WAYLTN]
Well, um, wow. When the Goodall Ring was reissued by Chandos, I read some hoopla, but the timings were absurdly long, and, worse yet, the operas were sung in English. Wagner in English. What's the point? (I mean, really, imagine Peter Grimes sung in German.) Hard pass.
I saw the ClassicsToday review of Goodall's Tristan and my curiosity was piqued. Yes, the slow tempi remain, but it's sung in German, as it should be. The glowing review and perfectly reasonable price prompted me to buy, and boy, am I glad I did. My last new Tristan was Fluffy's studio effort, which is quite good, but this is rather better. To be sure, the singers and orchestra and recorded sound have all been bettered in other recordings, though not all at once, but the thing here is the conducting, the big picture.
Act I is not revelatory, but it's something. The entire opera is very long, coming in at 4'20", but it never feels slow. Goodall's dramatic command ranks with the greats, and his presentation is at times relaxed and it flows perfectly at all times. He never leads anything too slowly, never overemphasizes anything, never unduly underscores anything, all while leveraging early digital Decca sound to reveal pretty much every detail. Are harps that distinct in person? Nope. Do violins get that type aural focus, as in the passages leading up to the reappearance of the Prelude? Nuh uh. So what? Goodall also uses his slow overall tempo to perfection as he ratchets up intensity in the coda. And if his singers don't set standards, they work very well, and when the soon to be lovers call each other's names, it's most affecting. And that's just Act I.
In Act II, the exchange between Brangäne and Isolde is tense, and then the second scene starts off at a gallop, and only intensifies as the lovers meet, with Goodall showing he knows when to whip the band into a frenzy. Nice. The entire scene maintains a sense of tension belying any reputation for excess slowness, and it most certainly never sounds sluggish, though it does assume a more languid, sensual sound. Perhaps one could object to the spotlighting and the almost syrupy string playing, but in this scene that can't really be considered a problem. As a bonus, one gets a preview of the Liebestod, and Gwynne Howell sings King Mark's most effectively, paired with weighty and perfectly flowing accompaniment.
Act III starts with a slow, weighty, grim and at times funereal Prelude, and John Mitchinson sings well. Indeed, his singing may just sound too beautiful at times. I will confess that here the intensity of Jon Vickers works exceedingly well, and when one matches the singing style with the acting (and, alas, dreadful visuals) as in Orange '73, one hears and sees what else can be done with the role and Act. But here is where comparisons display limitations, because Vickers' approach, good as it is, isn't really suited to Goodall's conception whereas Mitchinson's blends in just fine. One does feel the impact of the slow overall tempo of the Act at times, but somehow it actually enhances enjoyment, and again, when full force tuttis appear, the contrast and dramatic impact are enhanced, as in the build up to Isolde's arrival. The opera moves forward from that moment on with an at times almost breathless intensity, aided by the careful pacing. Linda Esther Gray delivers a fine Liebestod, with Goodall delivering on the promise shown in the prior act. Sure, Catarina Ligendza still owns this little chunk of Wagner as far as I'm concerned, but within Goodall's conception, everything comes off just dandy.
After the positive review in CT, I expected good things, but this entirely crushed expectations. I almost wanted to listen again immediately, and will again relatively soon - and soon for a Wagner opera - and I'd like to do A/Bs, but that's rather difficult to do. Based on impact, this rates up there with Karl Böhm at Bayreuth in '66 and Carlos Kleiber at La Scala in '78. In other words, this is top shelf stuff.
I have noticed that there's a German language Parsifal led by Goodall out there. Might be worth hearing. I'm kind of questioning the hard pass thing, too.
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Quote from: André on December 22, 2019, 12:59:04 PM
I found myself nodding with pretty much everything you wrote. Glad you are enjoying it...
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Quote from: Todd on December 22, 2019, 05:52:18 PM
Thanks for the interesting comments, Todd. I too was struck by ClasscsToday's positive review, particularly because the only recording by Goodall I know (his live 1970 IIRC Parsifal from Covent Garden pictured below) is possibly the worst recording pf that particular work I know. Parsifal is notorious for permitting very different approaches regarding tempi (one must only look at the statistics of performances in Bayreuth to realise that the opera can last one full hour more or less depending on the conductor). I am of the "swift Parsifal persuasion" (Boulez is my go-to recording), but find much to admire in slower, more ponderous approaches as well. But that, alas, is not the case with Goodall's live London account: there does not appear to be any coherence to the musical line, the music grinds to a halt at moments, and I at least detect severe ensemble problems at many points. The singing ain't that gerat either (I must confess I've never been much of a fan of Jon Vickers, whom I saw live as Parsifal in Chicago towards the end of his distinguished career in the late 80s). But in some quarters Goodall is highly esteemed, so perhaps that Tristan might be the recording that "redeems" him in my eyes. I'm tempted to explore it...
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Quote from: ritter on December 23, 2019, 12:55:55 AM
Since Boulez's recording is my candidate for worst recording of Parsifal, you just gave me a recommendation for Goodall!
Though Amazon pricing being what it is, I am more likely to get his recording with the Welsh National Opera.
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Quote from: JBS on December 23, 2019, 07:22:24 AM
If I buy, I'm going for this recording.
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Recent listening:
Been listening to Wagner's Ring Cycle on and off for the last few months.
I have spent most of my Christmas holiday's so far listening to this recording...
I'm definitely NOT listening to Wagner...
But I did finish Britten's The Turn of the Screw and found it riveting. So riveting that I plan on revisiting it on my New Year's break. Dare I say I liked it more than Peter Grimes. As it stands, it's definitely on par with Death in Venice (my favorite Britten opera). Looking forward to digging into Albert Herring, Billy Budd, and Gloriana in the upcoming weeks.
The performance of The Turn of the Screw I listened to:
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The first Britten opera I ever saw and the one that got me hooked on Britten. It's a tremendous work and I've never seen a bad production of it.
Do try also the composer's own recording with the cast of the premiere. The sound isn't up to that on Bedford's recording of course, but the singers are superb, and David Hemmings is quite the best Miles you will ever hear.
Do we share what we're not listening to on these threads now too? - Could make for some rather long posts...
Darius Milhaud's Christophe Colomb
Milhaud the polystylist is very much in charge here. The libretto is a kaleidoscope of tableaux mixing scenes from Colombus' maritime adventures, his death, his critics' diatribes, his justifications to the critics, his calling as an adventurer, etc - in no particular order chronologically, and with various musical styles to depict the proceedings. As is often the case in the RTF productions the musical quality is very high and conductor Manuel Rosenthal runs a tight ship. Very good sound for 1956.
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How to recognize fungus nails?
The causes of a fungus nail can be very different. Examples of nail disorders caused by fungi are: onycholysis, onychomycosis, and paronychia. However, brown or copper nails may be caused by fungi as well. Onycholysis is a loosening of the exposed portion of the nail from the nail bed, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula. It is frequently associated with an internal disorder, trauma, infection, nail fungi, allergy to nail enhancement products, or side effects of drugs. Onychomycosis is a contagious infection of the nail caused by the same fungal organisms which cause ringworm of the skin. And paronychia is a bacterial or fungal infection where the nail and skin meet.
About fungus- and nail disorders in general.
Nail diseases are in a separate category from diseases of the skin. Although nails are a skin appendage, they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions. Nail conditions that show signs of infection or inflammation require medical assistance and cannot be treated at a beauty parlor. Nail inspection can give a great deal of information about the internal working of the body as well, and like tongue or iris inspection, has a long history of diagnostic use in cantraditional medical practices such as Chinese medicine.
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We met at Stanford University in 2004 as members of an on-campus theater group. Working together as stage manager and director, we discovered that we made a great creative team. Sharing many late nights working on production details, we soon realized that we also shared a love of learning, board games, languages, cultures, food, travel, dance, and more. Eventually, David worked up the courage to ask Liz out and the rest was happy history. We were married in 2008.
Since then, we have bought a house in San Mateo and slowed our community theater involvement in favor of singing lullabies to our daughter, Marisol. We jump at the opportunity to express our creative sides by singing karaoke, writing song parodies, building family Halloween costumes, and attending local theater productions (when it is safe to do so, of course).
After nearly 13 years of marriage, we know that we are still happiest when we are working on a project together - even if that project is just making dinner.
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Bill seeks to allow driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants
Statistics: Nearly 12 percent of drivers don't have license
Updated: 3:46 PM PDT Jun 5, 2013
Watsonville native and Assemblyman Luis Alejo is making its way through Sacramento right now.
Lawmakers are proposing a bill that will give undocumented immigrants living in California the right to get a driver's license and drive a car.Nearly 12 percent of drivers in California drive without a license, according to statistics, adding up to an estimated 1 million drivers in the state. Officials said these drivers are some 2.7 times more likely to cause a fatal crash."If someone doesn't have a license and gets behind the wheel of a car, there's nothing saying for sure that they know how to operate the vehicle," said California Highway Patrol Officer Brad Sadek.Assembly Bill 60 seeks to give undocumented immigrants a chance to learn the rules of the road and eventually earn a driver's license."This bill also requires that at all times they carry proof that they have auto insurance, so that they're covered in the case of an accident," said Salinas Assemblyman Luis Alejo.Alejo said it will lead to lower insurance rates and safer roads for everyone, but the bill is facing some criticism.Assemblyman Curt Hagman, of Chino Hills, sent an email to Action News saying, "The state shouldn't reward illegal activity by providing these applicants one of our most secured documents."In practice, instead of giving a Social Security number at the Department of Motor Vehicles, people would show other forms of identification, including birth certificate and proof that they live in the state. Officials said the alternative to not turning over the information can be much worse if a driver is pulled over without a license."Your car can be towed or depending on the amount of times that's happened, it could even be impounded," said Sadek."Sometimes immigrants are taken to a local county jail because they have no identification, and then in many of those cases they have an immigration hold put on them at the county jail and many end up getting deported," said Alejo.The bill passed the State Assembly in a 53-20 vote Wednesday.There's no word yet on when it will be debated in the Senate, but officials pointed out that it still needs a majority vote and the governor's signature before it becomes law. If passed, the bill will take effect Jan. 1, 2015.The states of New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Illinois already allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.
Lawmakers are proposing a bill that will give undocumented immigrants living in California the right to get a driver's license and drive a car.
Nearly 12 percent of drivers in California drive without a license, according to statistics, adding up to an estimated 1 million drivers in the state. Officials said these drivers are some 2.7 times more likely to cause a fatal crash.
"If someone doesn't have a license and gets behind the wheel of a car, there's nothing saying for sure that they know how to operate the vehicle," said California Highway Patrol Officer Brad Sadek.
Assembly Bill 60 seeks to give undocumented immigrants a chance to learn the rules of the road and eventually earn a driver's license.
"This bill also requires that at all times they carry proof that they have auto insurance, so that they're covered in the case of an accident," said Salinas Assemblyman Luis Alejo.
Alejo said it will lead to lower insurance rates and safer roads for everyone, but the bill is facing some criticism.
Assemblyman Curt Hagman, of Chino Hills, sent an email to Action News saying, "The state shouldn't reward illegal activity by providing these applicants one of our most secured documents."
In practice, instead of giving a Social Security number at the Department of Motor Vehicles, people would show other forms of identification, including birth certificate and proof that they live in the state. Officials said the alternative to not turning over the information can be much worse if a driver is pulled over without a license.
"Your car can be towed or depending on the amount of times that's happened, it could even be impounded," said Sadek.
"Sometimes immigrants are taken to a local county jail because they have no identification, and then in many of those cases they have an immigration hold put on them at the county jail and many end up getting deported," said Alejo.
The bill passed the State Assembly in a 53-20 vote Wednesday.
There's no word yet on when it will be debated in the Senate, but officials pointed out that it still needs a majority vote and the governor's signature before it becomes law. If passed, the bill will take effect Jan. 1, 2015.
The states of New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Illinois already allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver's licenses.


I had just been saying that I haven't felt like reading anything lately when Heart of Briar caught my eye. I've never read anything my Laura Anne Gilman before, but the premise of Heart of Briar sounded good. So I took it out and couldn't put it down once I started reading it!
In Heart of Briar, Jan's boyfriend goes missing. She knows that something is wrong, but the police cannot do anything until he's been missing for at least a couple of days. She goes to check out his apartment and is attacked by some creature on the way home. Luckily AJ and Martin are there to save her.
But AJ and Martin aren't normal themselves. AJ is a lupine, Martin a kelpie. They are part of a small band of supernatural creatures who are trying to stop an invasion of elves. The elves are preternatural beings, beings who do not belong in our world. Traditionally they have opened portals to our world in order to beguile mortals. But now they can open portals seemingly wherever and whenever they want. And they've stolen Jan's boyfriend.
Now Jan and her new friends are in a race against time to save Tyler before the preternaturals completely destroy him.


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Aldi profits rocket as shoppers feel the pinch
By Alex Lawson2012-10-01T07:35:00+01:00
Aldi has recorded a 450% rise in operating profit to £103m as turnover rose 29% to £2.7bn.
Aldi said organic growth and a £30m store refit led to the uplift in sales in the year to the end of December 2011.
The German discounter returned to the black with a £57.8m post-tax profit compared with a £56m loss earlier in the year, when it was hit by a £58.5m property writedown, according to accounts filed at Companies House.
Aldi also set out its ambitions to increase its store portfolio. The discounter is to invest £181m in opening 40 new stores by the end of 2013 and will open 35 to 40 each year after that.
Its store estate will stand at more than 500 shops by the end of next year and Aldi will employ 4,500 people. The retailer said it could potentially double its UK store base to 1,000 over the next 10 years.
UK joint managing director Roman Heini said: "We still have many white spots on the map, so we still see more opportunities." However, he added that smaller town centre sites had become a "battleground" between the discounter and its rivals.
Aldi has recorded impressive double-digit growth throughout 2012 and Heini is confident that it has the strongest proposition. He said Aldi is winning customers from "basically all other retailers".
The grocer's proposition of discount brands, short-term deals and a small number of upmarket products has appealed to under pressure consumers looking for both value and treats while eating in.
Heini said this combination has allowed a shift in its customer base.
He said: "We've seen a shift in the socio-demographics. "Obviously we have kept the existing customers… so we still have the C1, C2 and D customers, but we certainly now also see more A and especially B customers in our existing stores and also in the stores we have opened this year so far."
Heini added: "We're tracking similar growth in 2012 in terms of sales volumes and turnover, and store footfall. Aldi has become more relevant to British consumers. They can buy what they need and want at Aldi, at a price they like. Our customer-focused approach and expansion plans will help sustain our market share and growth in the long-term. People no longer feel they need to shop at Aldi, they want to shop in our stores."
Aldi creates new store format for London push
Aldi is to open a string of small stores in "prominent" London locations as it looks to grab a slice of the increasingly competitive market.
Where next for Sainsbury's under new boss Roberts?
Many predicted that Mike Coupe would depart Sainsbury's in the wake of its failed bid to merge with Asda and today he called time on his six years at the helm, passing the reins over to the supermarket's retail and operations boss Simon Roberts.
Opinion: Forget Asda – Coupe leaves a lasting legacy at Sainsbury's
Once I made the mistake of telling Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe that I did most of my grocery shopping at Tesco.
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Sainsbury's chief executive Mike Coupe will retire from his role later this year and will be succeeded by the grocer's retail and operations director Simon Roberts.
Majestic Wine MD Lincoln exits as new boss Colley shakes up exec team
Majestic Wine managing director Josh Lincoln has left the business as new boss John Colley sets about reshaping his executive team.
Sainsbury's to axe hundreds of management roles
Sainsbury's is to shed hundreds of jobs across its head office functions in a bid to slash costs and drive further synergies with the Argos business.


The building north of 1516 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60610 also belongs to the International College of Surgeon and the U.S. Section of the International College of Surgeons. 1524 North Lake Shore Drive is twice the size of 1516 and operates as a Museum Dedicated to Surgical Science.
The historic lakeside mansion that is now the Museum was constructed in 1917, under the careful direction of Eleanor Robinson Countiss to house her family. Her father, an executive of the Diamond Match Company, generously provided the home building fund.
The elegant structure was designed to follow the historic lines of Le Petit Trianon, a French chateau on the grounds of Versailles completed in 1770 for Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The noted Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw was hired to design the Countiss mansion with modifications including a fourth floor added to the original design, adding a door on the side street, and opening up the northernmost bay for a carriage drive.
Original interior finishes of Italian marble and cut stone; decorative plaster work, metal fixtures and hardware; eight marble fireplaces; and a gilded metal grand staircase are among the features which have been preserved.
The Countiss family was the sole owner of the building until 1950, when it was acquired by Dr. Max Thorek and the International College of Surgeons. After several years of renovating the building and forming the Museum collection, the Museum opened its doors to the public for the first time in 1954 under the direction of Dr. Max Thorek.
One of the few remaining lakefront mansions, and the only one open to the public, the building received historic status in 1988, and is listed in the National Register and the Illinois Register of Historic Places and is a City of Chicago Landmark.


If anyone of the pulp era has enjoyed an enormous amount of success both on and off the page, it's Buck Rogers. Making appearances in books, comics, novels, on TV and in film, "Buck Rogers" is still a name that people recognize. After spending 492 years in suspended animation World War I vet Anthony "Buck" Rogers awakens in the future to find himself in the middle of a war between multiple gangs from all over the world all locked in combat with one another. Surprisingly most all adaptations stick pretty closely to Buck's original origin. Especially to the premise of his title, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D. It's high flying, old fashioned, sci-fi fun that is another example of popular fiction drawing inspiration from Burroughs' John Carter. Buck also followed another popular theme of the time, an American war hero lost in space and time who is the only one that can help a warring world find justice and peace. Currently Oddlot Entertainment, the company responsible for bringing us Frank Miller's rendition of Will Eisner's The Spirit, is slated to make the big screen adaptation with Miller at the helm. There are no solid details surrounding the project but judging by the recent success of 300: Rise of an Empire it could still become a reality.


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