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If You Have Gained Weight & Suffered Serious Side Effects from Having the Mirena IUD…
Watch the Following Video Now to Learn How to Lose the Weight You Gained & Get Rid of All Your Side Effects As Quickly As Possible
Have you recently inserted a Mirena or Paragard IUD, or had it removed?
If so,
- Have you gained excess weight that you can't lose no matter how hard you try?
- Have you noticed painful, unbearable, side effects that you may or may not associate with the Mirena implant?
- Do you feel gloomy, downcast, angry and even depressed even if this is not your characteristic mood?
- Are your medical tests coming back negative or normal?
- Is your Doctor telling you "Everything is fine"…though you know something is wrong and feel angry and helpless about what to do about your side effects and the excess weight?
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, this page will be one of the most important ones you will ever read in regards to safeguarding your health. I will reveal the truth behind Mirena weight gain and other side effects and the exact steps you need to take to reverse the damage the Mirena implant did to your metabolism and your hormones, and overcome your side effects.
Side Effects Linked to The Mirena IUD Implant
- Excess weight gain
- Noticeable hair loss
- Infertility
- Bleeding
- Irregular cycles
- Breast tenderness
- Low energy
- Early menopause
- Severe cramps
- Discharge and odors
- Water retention
- Bloating
- Insulin resistance
- Acne
- Sexual dysfunction and low libido
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Foggy thinking
- Brain damage
- Rapid aging
Note: Not all women experience all of these symptoms, but as a Mirena user you are susceptible to all of them.
My Own Personal Struggle with Mirena Side Effects
I had my Mirena IUD inserted six weeks after the birth of my first child. Within a few weeks, I developed an ovarian cyst, and then I discovered I had cervical cancer cells.
I thought it was a coincidence so I had the procedure for my cancer cells and got another Mirena in.
I had the Mirena in me for 2 years, and the side effects made my life HELL!
Within five months, I had gained 30 pounds and kept gaining weight that I couldn't lose no matter how hard I tried. I exercised everyday and went on a very strict low-carb, low-fat diet and nearly starved myself. Yet nothing changed. I had horrible PMS, started growing facial hair, had no sex drive, suffered from serious chronic fatigue, nagging breast pain, random anxiety attacks, and endless pelvic pain.
I was also suffering from serious mood swings and intense feelings of dullness, depression, and irritability. Most of the time, I just didn't feel like doing anything. Nor could I physically or mentally offer my family the love and care they deserved.
My energy, and spirit, were gone.
I went to doctor after doctor who told me my blood tests are normal and that Mirena can't cause these problems. My pelvic pain and the side effects persisted and kept getting worse over time.
Then I crashed.
One day I felt very light-headed and dizzy, and it persisted all day long.
I had severe cramping and pain in my stomach.
I had no energy and could not do very much all day, because I kept feeling like I was going to pass out. I thought I was getting sick, but it wasn't a 'normal' illness.
Later that evening, my Mirena came out by itself.
Many of my symptoms still persisted and even became worse even after my Mirena was expelled.
I was at a loss of what to do to restore my health. My doctor thought my symptoms were all in my head! I lost hope that I would ever get better or feel well again.
The Real Cause of All Mirena Side Effects
I started doing extensive research on the side effects of Mirena, and found several research studies on the topic. I discovered that all my symptoms and side effects are common among many women who have used Mirena.
The culprit was…the Mirena!
When the Mirena is in the body, the body produces less and less of its natural hormone, progesterone, because of the sustained release of the synthetic hormone, progestin from the Mirena IUD, and this causes many side effects and imbalances in the body. It gets worse when the Mirena is removed, as the body is no longer getting that synthetic hormone progestin, and yet is still not producing enough of its own innate natural hormone progesterone.
The suppression of progesterone confuses your endocrine system and leads to a serious hormonal imbalance, and "Estrogen Dominance" — the reason for so many of the symptoms you have experienced.
Here's why:
How I Overcame the Mirena Side Effects & Regained My Health
I was on a mission to figure out an all-natural, holistic way to bring my hormones back to balance.
I wanted to be sure I would only use safe, gentle and completely natural methods, without having to resort to synthetic hormones and chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs ever again, or even things like bio-identical hormones or hormone replacement therapy.
As time went by and as I researched and read every book and scientific study on hormone health that I could, and attended every health seminar in the country, I started putting the many scattered pieces of the puzzle together.
Over time my passion and hunger for overcoming my health problems got even stronger, especially when I started feeling better and my health started improving! Day by day I felt better and better by using what I was learning to reverse the problems inside my body.
After a year of healing my body with these natural, holistic methods, I completely healed & felt like a New Woman!
Not only did I fully regain my health back, but I started to have more energy and vitality than I EVER had in my whole life! In fact, I had more energy and vitality than I ever did, even before I had my Mirena!
Because I didn't want more women to keep suffering needlessly, I started to put together everything I learned throughout my healing journey, along with the new information I was actively learning virtually daily. Eventually, I refined it all into an easy-to-implement, step-by-step, organized program — The Complete Mirena Detox Program, which will show you how to eliminate all the mirena side effects & lose the excess weight you gained in the shortest amount of time possible for you!
The Mirena Detox program is a simple, step-by-step, 40-day program designed to rid a woman of all the symptoms and agonizing side effects caused by the Mirena and Paragard IUDs and help her fully restore her hormonal balance, and get her health and energy levels back.
You will learn how to heal your body and hormones naturally with food, herbs, all-natural supplements, exercises and lifestyle rituals and changes based on solid scientific research.
Many women report feeling like a new person and often even better than before the insertion of the Mirena. In fact, for many the whole Mirena nightmare proves a blessing in disguise as The Complete Mirena Detox Program introduces a far healthier and more vibrant lifestyle than most women ever dreamed possible.
The Program contains explanations, instructions, and the action steps you should take to reverse your Mirena side effects and transform your health.
Here is a quick glimpse into some of what you will learn:
- Understanding Hormones & Hormonal Imbalances and the most reliable, convenient, and affordable ways to get your hormones tested
- How to Naturally Build Progesterone and Healthy Hormones to the optimal range
- How to Accelerate Weight Loss and Improve Metabolism and Digestion
- How to Reduce Excess Estrogens (The "Bad" Hormones)
- The Mirena Detox Diet
- Overcoming Specific Side Effects & Problems Caused by IUDs
- Colon & Liver Cleansing
- Cleansing & Detoxification of Copper & Toxins from Mirena
- Lifestyle Strategies, Rituals & Exercises
- Rebuilding & Strengthening Your Immune System
How Will This Program Help Me Lose Weight Quickly & Effortlessly?
- It will restore, re-balance and optimize your hormone levels. Hormones are the master switch of metabolism. If you have healthy metabolism, you will lose weight almost effortlessly.
- It will teach you how to eliminate cravings to sugar, carbohydrates and unhealthy fats, and replace them with other nutritious foods that are equally sinfully delicious, so that you can lose the weight faster and easier, without having to exercise much willpower and drive yourself crazy!
- It will dramatically improve and strengthen your digestion. This will help you lose weight faster, absorb your food and the nutrients in it much better, and not feel bloated or tired after eating.
- It will open your eyes to many foods and dishes that are extremely nutritious and nourishing. These foods alone will dramatically improve your metabolism and hormones and help your body lose all the excess weight faster and easier.
- It will teach you many fun and enjoyable exercises and lifestyle activities that will help you lose weight and that you can do at home, without having to go to the gym.
Why is The Mirena Detox Program Better Than Every Other Program Out There?
- The Mirena Detox Program is the most cutting-edge program available on hormone health, and is the only program that deals with the side effects of birth control methods and IUDs like Mirena. Most other 'experts' are not aware of the findings in this program, and are still recommending incomplete, outdated, and short-term solutions.
- The Mirena Detox Program works on the underlying causes of your symptoms, rather than on the symptoms themselves. Many other programs and treatments will be effective in removing the symptoms temporarily, but the symptoms will always come back after a while, because the root of the problem has never been addressed.
- The Mirena Detox Program is backed up by scientific research findings and evidence. All the strategies in the program have been proven effective in improving female hormone health, and at the end of the program you'll find references to all supporting research and scientific studies.
- The Mirena Detox recommended diet is an all-natural diet. There are no pharmaceutical drugs or synthetic supplements needed. Everything is completely natural, safe, gentle and proven to work if you commit to it.
- The Mirena Detox Program is very affordable to follow, and has a budget plan tailored to those on a tight budget. The amount you will spend on the healing foods and herbs and detoxifying your body will be trivial compared to the cost of a doctor visit.
What You'll Start to Experience After 40 Days On The Mirena Detox Program:
- Lose all the excess fat and cellulite that you gained from being on the mirena, and become the fit, beautiful and feminine woman that you deeply are.
- Have more energy and focus, and more drive and motivation to get more work done and diligently pursue your goals and dreams in life.
- Improve your metabolism dramatically so that you are able to enjoy food more without having to feel guilty or drive yourself crazy about the weight you will gain.
- Learn about the healthiest, most delicious foods and recipes from which you can eat as much you want, without having to worry about having too many unhealthy calories or gaining fat.
- Lose your cravings to carbs and sugar and unhealthy foods, and instead enjoy foods that are healthier, more delicious, and richer and deeper in flavor.
- Put an end to digestive upset and food allergies that are imprisoning your life.
- Get rid of your acne, and have a younger, more youthful and beautiful skin.
- Stop menstrual problems such as bleeding, clotting, cramping and spotting, and have a virtually painless period.
- Have deeper, more restful and restorative sleep, and wake up feeling more refreshed and renewed.
- Boost your immune system and rarely get sick again.
- Have back your healthy sex drive, be able to enjoy sex a lot more with more pleasure and re-awakened senses, and have deeper, more satisfying sexual experiences: a healthy person is a sexual person!
- Get back to being your real, fun, happy self again, and rid of your depression and mood swings and anxiety.
- Overcome the hormonal depression caused mirena, have a better mood, and feel more spiritually uplifted.
- Conceive a healthy child and have an easy, healthy pregnancy if you so desire.
Make a Smart Investment in Your Health Today
The price of this program is $47, which is only $1.20 a day for the next 40 days.
Before I discovered any of this information, I spent thousands of dollars on doctor visits, medications, drugs and other treatments and "therapies" that didn't work at all or only worked in the short-term. By investing in this program, you won't have to go through all of that and waste any of your hard-earned money on things that don't work or waste time in surfing the internet looking for solutions to get rid of your symptoms.
If You're Not Happy, Get All Your Money Back.
I want to help you end your own Mirena nightmare, and with that thought in mind I am going to make this an easy purchase for you so it is 100% risk-free, because I want you to get better as quickly as possible!
I want you to be honest with yourself and fully commit to this program 100%. If it did not rid you of all the extra weight and the side effects that you have been suffering from, if it wasn't one of the best things that ever happened to you, and if it was anything short of a life transformation to you, then I will gladly send you all your money back instantly.
All you need to do is send a quick email requesting a refund, and you will instantly receive a full refund and have all your money back, no questions asked. So you have nothing to lose.
You can download the program right now, and get started in the next 5 minutes. Within the first 30 minutes, you'll learn at least 5 things that will help you reduce your symptoms, feel better and lose weight faster, starting today.
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Winter: Fourth Night Free
Stay three nights this winter and your fourth night is free.
Details »Come on up for a day on the lawn at Schweitzer Village. Four great bands are lined up for a fun-filled day of live music, barbeque, and beverages! We're kicking the music off with a local favorite, Cedar and Boyer. Seattle's Pretty Broken Things take the stage next, followed by regional veterans The Marshall McLean Band. We'll wrap up the festivities with nationally touring folk-rock musicians The Ian McFeron Band. And by the way, you get all this music FREE!
If you want to get a little exercise before you relax on the lawn, enter the third annual Schweitzer Mountain Trail Run for a 3.5 or 10 mile run on the cross country trails! If a race isn't to your liking, we'll have all the other summer activities available to keep you entertained. Check out the Monkey Motion™ air jumper, Zip Line, arts and crafts vendors, wine tasting, hiking, biking, chairlift rides, climbing wall, disc golf and more!
Barbecue starts at 11am, chairlift and village activities are open from 10am - 6pm (last load for bikes is 5pm). For more information call the Schweitzer Activity Center at 208-255-3081.
Music Schedule | |
Cedar and Boyer | Noon - 1:30pm |
Pretty Broken Things | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
The Marshall McLean Band | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
Ian McFeron Band | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |

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quote:frick that map
quote:I wonder how bad crime is there, and if they've set up any kind of rule system or heirarchy. How is life with 0 government?
quote: People who don't try to make a better life for themselves are losers.
quote:See Detroit in 10-20 years....
quote:this will be how the US looks in another 10 yrs.


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2014 Iowa Legislature
The Iowa Chapter tracks bills that are important to the Chapter and to the environment. The 2014 Legislative session began January 13. The Chapter is tracking the following bills that have been introduced.
Click the bill number to go to the actual bill, the complete bill history and lobbyist declarations.
Last updated 05/09/2014
Date Introduced Category Bill Number Description SC Position Introduced by Status 2/17/14 ATVs on highways SF2287 (was SSB3192) Allows ATVs with 4+ wheels on secondary highways. Allows counties and cities to pass ordinances prohibiting ATVs on county roads or municipal extensions of primary highways. Strikes counties and cities from designating roads for ATV operation. Must be licensed 16 year old, have proof of financial liability and registered ATV with DNR. Oppose Transportation Subcom Brase, Beall, Zumbach. Passed committee 10-2 on 2/24/14. Moved to unfinished business on 3/13/14. 1/28/14 Renewable Energy SR103 Supports extending federal wind energy production tax credit. Beall and 40 others Ways & Means. Passed committee 1-30-14. Passed Senate 49-0 on 2/5/14. 1/15/14 RFS SR101 Urges U. S. Government to support a robust and sustainable RFS and use all efforts to meet the highest possible renewable fuel volume requirements set forth in the current RFS. Oppose Ragan and 49 other Senators Agriculture. Committee recommended passage 1-15-14. Passed by voice vote on 1-16-14. 1/27/14 RFS SJR2001 Urges US government to support a robust and sustainable renewable fuel standard Oppose Beall Agriculture. 2/13/13 Solar installation tax credits SF431 (formerly SSB1175) Modifies individual and corporate tax credits for installing solar energy systems. Permits taxpayer to claim more than one credit providing it's for separate and distinct solar installations. Also provides for unclaimed tax credits in one year to be made available for the following tax year in addition to those available in the tax year up to $1.5 million. Support Ways & Means Subcom Hogg, Bolkcom, Behn. Passed Committee 15-0 on 4/1/13. Placed on unfinished business calendar 4/4/13. Amended to require taxpayer to submit application for each separate installation, passed Senate 50-0 on 4/9/13. Referred to House Ways & Means 4/9/13; subcom Windschitl, Oldson, Sands. 2/11/13 Product Stewardship SF306 (was SSB1138) Requires DNR to prepare/submit product stewardship report identifying solid waste according to product or product category; use the report to recommend strategy to efficiently manage solid waste; recommend establishment of product stewardship program that implements or improves upon strategy DNR developed including legislative proposals or adoption of proposed rules. Support Environment & Natural Resources Subcom Bolkcom, Hogg, Johnson. Passed Committee 9-4 on 2/28/13. Renamed SF306 on 3/4/13. Passed Senate 26-22 on 3/27/13. Referred to House Natural Resources on 3/28/13. Subcom Salmon, Maxwell, Ruff on 1/23/14. 2/4/13 Voter registration SF2203 (was SF127) Restores felons' rights to vote and hold public office after discharge from criminal sentence. Support Dearden State Government. Subcom Dearden, Sodders, Whitver. Subcom reassigned to Dearden, Feenstra, Sodders. Passed committee 9-6 on 2/17/14. Sent to State Government on 3/13/14. 1/9/14 Paddlefish fishing licenses SF2198 (was SSB3003) (see HSB565) Authorizes NRC to issue paddlefish fishing licenses for use on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers pursuant to the commission's powers to maintain biological balance. Support DNR Environment & Natural Resources. Subcom Black, Schoenjahn, Zumbach. Passed committee 11-0 on 2/17/14. Referred to Ways & Means on 2/19/14. Subcom Black, Behn, Seng. Passed committee 14-0 on 3/11/14. Moved to unfinished business on 3/13/14. Passed Senate 47-0 on 3/17/14. House subcom Forristall, Maxwell, Thomas. Passed House 94-0 on 3/25/14.Governor signed 4/3/14. 1/10/14 DNR AQ permits SF2197 (SSB3004) (see HSB564) This bill eliminates DNR's ability to issue certain conditional permits related to air and water quality to electric power generating facilities. DNR Natural Resources & Environment. Subcom Bolkcom, Hogg, Rozenboom. Passed committee 11-0 on 2/17/14. Passed Senate 49-0 on 2/24/14. Passed House 99-0 on 3/4/14. Sent to governor 3/11/14. Governor signed 3/14/14. 2/11/14 Rural and urban woodlands and trees SF2248 (was SF2159) Requires DNR and IDALS to establish a woodland health advisory committee to develop a statewide comprehensive plan. Committee would include more than 30 representatives of various organizations, including the Sierra Club. Requests legislative council to establish an interim study committee composed of Senate and House members to meet during 2014 interim. Support Bolkcom Natural Resources & Environment. Subcom Bokcom, Black, Rozenboom. Passed committee 12-0 on 2/18/14. Passed Senate 43-5 on 3/4/14. House Natural Resources. Subcom Rayhons, Ruff, Salmon. Passed Committee on 3/13/14. Referred to Natural Resources on 3/21/14. 1/27/14 ATV SF2128 (formerly SF2058) See HF2216. Defines ATV for purposes of DNR regulation. Beall Transportation. Subcom Beall, Brase, Zumbach. Passed Committee 12-0 on 2/6/14. Attached to HF 2216. Withdrawn 2/24/14. 1/23/14 Campaign contribution reporting SF2119 (formerly SSB3065) Requires electronic filing of campaign contributions; requires reporting of more than $25 individual; raises minimum reporting amounts for contributions (by specified "committees"), expenditures, or indebtedness to amounts in excess of $1,000. Allows permanent organizations to make a one-time, $1,000 contribution to one candidate. Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board State Government. Subcom Danielson, Petersen, Feenstra. Passed committee 12-0 on 2/6/14. Passed Senate 45-3 on 3/3/14. House State Government. Subcom Grassley, Hein, Winckler. Passed committee 21-2 on 3/11/14. Referred to State Government on 3/21/14. 2/4/14 Natural gas SF2338 (was SF2308 and SF2101) (see HF2441) Revises the method of calculating the excise tax on compressed natural gas used as a special fuel and increases the tax. Establishes an excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas used as a special fuel. Both rates are calculated to be equivalent to the motor fuel tax. Bowman Transportation. Subcom Bowman, Brase, Kapucian. Passed committee 13-0 on 2/18/14. Referred to Ways & Means 2/26/14. Subcom Dotzler, Feenstra, Hogg. Passed committee 14-0 on 3/11/14. Passed Senate 45-0 on 3/18/14. Passed House 98-0 on 3/18/14. Governor signed 3/26/14. Fiscal Note 1/22/14 Renewable energy tax credits SF2343 (was SF2032) Extends tax credits by one year for qualifying renewable energy facilities placed into service 1-1-05 to 1-1-15. Amendment S5098 - IUB suggested language for qualifications; technical to meet needs of IUB on how they recognize credits. Ragan Ways & Means. Subcom Hogg, Schneider, Seng. Passed committee 15-0 on 2/24/14. Passed Senate 48-0 on 2/27/14. Passed on file 2/27/14. Passed Committee 15-0 on 3/24/14. Introduced SF2343 on 3/24/14. Amended, passed 46-0 on 3/27/14.Referred to House Ways & Means. Subcom Landon, Forristall, Kelley. Passed Committee 4/17/14. Passed House 91-4 on 4/23/14. Fiscal Note 1/13/14 Regents Solar Power SF2005 (see HF2203) Establishes a solar energy initiative involving the installation of solar energy systems of no less than 2,000 kW of generating capacity per system at U of Iowa, ISU and UNI by 6-30-17. Equipment must be manufactured in the US. Appropriates $18 million from general fund to Regents to be distributed equally among the three universities. Support Hogg Appropriations. Subcom Hogg, Chapman, Dvorsky. 1/13/14 Public Health SF 2090 (formerly SF2009) Requires IDPH to establish and facilitate a Lyme Disease task force. Support Sodders Human Resources. Subcom Mathis, Quirmbach, Segebart. Passed committee 12-0 on 1/30/14. Passed Senate 49-0 on 2/26/14. House Human Resources. Subcom L. Miller, Abdul-Samad, Forristall. 1/22/14 Farm Bill HR102 The US Congress immediately enacts a new federal food, farm, and jobs bill. Muhlbauer and 59 others. Passed House by voice vote on 1-27-14. Passed U.S. Congress and signed by President. 1/15/14 RFS HR101 Urges U. S. Government to support a robust and sustainable RFS and use all efforts to meet the highest possible renewable fuel volume requirements set forth in the current RFS. Oppose Grassley and 56 other representatives Passed 1-16-14. 1/14/14 Watershed improvement grants HF2345 (was HF2001) Adds watershed management authorities to the list of entities eligible to apply for and receive local watershed improvement grants. Authorities are created by two or more political subdivisions through a 28E agreement, and the political subdivisions must be located in the same US geological survey hydrologic unit code 8 watershed. Support Isenhart, Hanson Agriculture. Subcom Klein, Bearinger, Shaw. Passed committee 23-0 on 2/18/14. Referred to Agriculture 3/14/14. 2/19/14 Rec lake, WQ and combined rec lake and WQ districts HF2340 Provides that the property and facilities of a district organized under Code chapter 357E shall not be taxable in any manner by the state or any of its political subdivisions; specifies that a district organized under 357E is a tax-certifying body for sales or use tax construction contractor refunds, construction contracts with tax-certifying bodies and becomes a "designated exempt entity"; exempts from property taxation the property of a district organized under 357E when devoted to public use and not held for pecuniary profit. Oppose Hein Ways & Means. Subcom Hein, Gaskill, Hagenow. Fiscal Note 2/19/14 Permeable paving and reservoir retention in parking lots HF2338 Requires permeable paving or a reservoir retention system to be used in construction of a new parking lot associated with a commercial building intending to be open 24/7. Does not apply to multiple story parking ramp, lot with capacity of less than 150 spaces or a parking lot built by the state, political subdivision of the state or a school district. Support Lundby, Hanson, Murphy, Wessel-Kroeschell, T. Olson Environmental Protection. 2/19/14 Net metering HF2336 Establishes net metering program applicable to rate-regulated electric utilities with objective to facilitate interconnection of distributed generation facilities; defines distributed generation facility; provides IUB to utilize existing standard offer contract forms; provides that a distributed generation facility seeking to interconnect with an electric utility shall submit an application to the IUB; requires rate-regulated electric utilities to be purchasing a minimum of 5 percent of required electrical output by 7/1/19. Kajtazovic Commerce. Subcom Cownie, Kressig, Soderberg. 1/27/14 DNR AQ permits HF2226 (was HSB564) (see SSB3004) This bill eliminates DNR's ability to issue certain conditional permits related to air and water quality to electric power generating facilities. Undecided DNR Natural Resources. Subcom Klein, Gassman, Wessel-Kroeschell. Passed committee 19-0 on 2/11/14. Substituted SF 2197 on 3/4/14. Withdrawn 3/4/14. 1/29/14 ATV HF2216 (was HSB585) (see SSB3002 and SF2128 formerly SF2058) Defines ATV for purposes of DNR regulation. Undecided Natural Resources. Subcom Highfill, Hanson, Rayhons. Passed committee on 2/11/14. Passed House 99-0 on 2/18/14. Attached to SF2128. Substituted for HF2216; passed Senate 49-0 on 2/24/14. Sent to Governor 3/4/14. Governor signed on 3/7/14. 2/11/14 Solar HF2203 (see SF2005) Establishes a solar energy initiative involving the installation of solar energy systems of no less than 2,000 kW of generating capacity per system at U of Iowa, ISU and UNI by 6-30-17. Equipment must be manufactured in the US. Appropriates $18 million from general fund to Regents to be distributed equally among the three universities. Support Kajtazovic, Kelley, Kressig, Berry, Isenhart Appropriations. Subcom Watts, Gustafson, Jacoby. 1/27/14 Paddlefish fishing license HF2171 (was HF2062 and HSB565) (see SSB3003) Authorizes NRC to issue paddlefish fishing licenses for use on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers pursuant to the commission's powers to maintain biological balance. Support Jorgensen, Dawson Natural Resources. Subcom Shaw, Hall, Salmon. Passed subcom 2/5/14. Referred to Ways & Means on 2/6/12. Subcom Forristall, Maxwell, Thomas. 2/5/14 REAP celebratory appropriation HF2150 Appropriates $650,000 from GF to DNR to celebrate 25th anniversary of REAP with 95% to be granted to public entities or nonprofit organizations for public events. Support Isenhart Appropriations. Subcom Drake, Deyoe, Jacoby. 2/5/14 Natural gas HF2441 (was HF2149) Revises the method of calculating the excise tax on compressed natural gas used as a special fuel and increases the tax. Establishes an excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas used as a special fuel. Both rates are calculated to be equivalent to the motor fuel tax. Byrnes Ways & Means. Subcom Moore, Byrnes, Riding. Passed committee 24-0 on 3/6/14.Substituted for SF2338 on 3/18/14. Withdrawn on 3/18/14. 1/29/14 Nutrient credit trading study HF2077 Appropriates $175,000 to IDALS to begin developing a nutrient credit earning and trading initiative, including a pilot project. IDALS must investigate feasibility of establishing an interstate nutrient credit earning and trading program among states in Mississippi River basin. Report due to GA by 12-1-14. Oppose Isenhart Appropriations. Subcom Drake, Deyoe, Jacoby. 1/28/14 Solid waste HF2346 (was HF2069) Adds "managed output product" definition to Code, excludes it from "solid waste" if it is sold and distributed for consumption use or further processing into another product. Undecided Kaufmann Natural Resources. Subcom Maxwell, Bacon, Ourth. Passed subcom 2/11/14. Passed 99-0 on 3/4/14. Senate Natural Resources & Environment. Subcom Brase, Breitbach, Dearden. Passed House 96--0 on 3/10/14. Passed House 47-0 on 3/17/14.Signed by Governor on 3/26/14. 1/14/14 Youth turkey hunting HF2067 (formerly HF2004) A person issued a youth spring wild turkey hunting license and does not take a wild turkey during the youth spring wild turkey hunting season may use the license and unused tag during any other wild turkey hunting season established by the NRC. Oppose HF2067 introduced by Natural Resources Committee; HF2004 introduced by Ruff Natural Resources. Subcom Fisher, Baudler, Ruff. Passed subcom 1/23/14.Passed House 98-0 on 2/11/14. Senate Natural Resources & Environment, subcom Dearden, Brase, Zumbach. Passed committee 12-0 on 2/27/14 . Amended, passed Senate 49-0 on 3/4/14. Amendment makes bill effective upon enactment. House concurred with amendment. Passed House 99-0 on 3/5/14. Signed by Governor on 3/14/14. 2/10/14 Voter registration and elections administration HF 2354 (was HSB630) (see SSB3131) Requires absentee ballots to be received in commissioner's office before polls close on election day in order to be counted; allows required affidavit be printed on return envelope; repeals currently required designation of voter's party affiliation on affidavit for primary elections. Oppose State Government. Subcom Hagenow, Stanerson, Winckler. Passed committee 15-8 on 2/18/14. Placed on unfinished business calendar 3/14/14. Referred to State Government on 3/21/14. Fiscal Note 2/4/14 Manure applicator certification HF2367 (was HF2110) Reduces from three to two the number of hours required for manure applicator continuing education. Oppose Agriculture. (HF2110 introduced by Klein) HF2110 went to Agriculture. Subcom Klein, Cownie, Hanson. Passed subcom on 2/13/14.) Passed House 68-31 on 3/5/14. Referred to Senate Agriculture on 3/6/14. 1/14/13 Solid waste SF2212 (was SF2013) Adds yard waste to land disposal resulting from a severe storm originating in an area declared a disaster area and when the waste is collected from removing emerald ash borer infested trees. Support McCoy Natural Resources & Environment. Subcom Wilhelm, Dotzler, Johnson. Passed committee 11-0 on 2/17/14. Passed Senate 50-0 on 2/25/14. House Environmental Protection. Subcom Maxwell, Gassman, Lensing. Passed committee 21-0 on 3/11/14. Amended, passed House 98-0 on 3/18/14. Amendment makes effective on enactment. Senate concurred with House amendment. Passed Senate 48-0 on 3/26/14. Governor signed 4/3/14. 1/30/14 Voter registration and elections administration SF2301 (was SSB3131) (see HF2354, was HSB630) Requires absentee ballots to be received in commissioner's office by no later than the day after election day in order to be counted except members of armed forces whose ballots are due by noon the following Monday; allows required affidavit be printed on return envelopes. Support State Government. Subcom Courtney, Dearden, Feenstra. Passed committee 8-7 on 2/24/14. Amended, passed Senate 26-23 on 3/4/14. Amendment requires postmark no later than day before election and received by the next Monday. Passed on file 3/5/14. . Referred to House State Government committee on 3/21/14. Fiscal Note 2/25/14 ATVs on highways HF2395 (was HSB662) (See SF2287, was SSB3192) Allows ATVs with 4+ wheels on secondary highways. Allows counties and cities to pass ordinances prohibiting ATVs on county roads or municipal extensions of primary highways. Strikes counties and cities from designating roads for ATV operation. Must be licensed 16 year old, have proof of financial liability and registered ATV with DNR. Oppose Transportation Subcom Moore, Kaufmann, Riding. Passed subcom 2/19/14. Passed House 71-28 on 3/5/14. Moved to unfinished business 3/13/14. Attached to SF2287 on 3/6/14. 2/25/14 Energy finance program HF2391 Authorizes cities and counties to establish an energy finance program to finance energy improvements for the benefit of property owners; defines energy improvement; improvements must be permanently affixed to real property; allows governing body to initiate participation in program by adopting a resolution of intent, to include a schedule for packaging assessments, prioritizing approved applications and energy analysis requirements; authorizes development of petitions for use by property owners applying for the program; specifies procedures for adoption of schedule; authorizes utilization of tax increment financing to fund special assessments in urban renewal area; requires economic development authority to determine an inspection procedure to verify completion of energy improvement. Kajtazovic Commerce. Subcom Cownie, Kressig, Soderberg. 2/25/14 solar tax credits SF2340 (was SSB3201) Increases current tax credit amounts to 75 percent of federal residential energy efficient property credit related to solar energy, not to exceed $5,000, and 75 percent of the federal energy credit related to solar energy systems, not to exceed $20,000. Also increases cumulative amount of income tax credits from $1.5 million to $4.5 million annually. S5104 amendment, of $4.5 million available, $1 million available for residential users and if not used, credits to be available for other taxpayers. H8306 reduced credits from $4.5 million to $3 million. Ways & Means Subcom Bolkcom, Hogg, Smith. Passed committee 13-0 on 3/13/14. SF2340 passed committee 13-0 on 3/17/14. Amended, passed Senate 46-0 on 3/17/14. Referred to House Commerce on 3/27/14. Subcom Forristall, Isenhart, Landon. Passed Committee 4/17/14. Amended (H8306), passed House 90-4 on 4/24/14. Senate refused to concur; House receded amendment on 4/25/14. Passed House 88-4 on 4/25/14. Fiscal Note 2/6/14 Radon testing in schools SF2262 (was SF2127) Public schools require radon testing at least once by 6/30/16 and once every 10 years thereafter. Requires second test performance within 90 days if test results are at or above 4 picocuries per liter. Mitigation and alternative radon mitigation plans must be developed and implemented as prescribed by IDPH. Support McCoy Education. Subcom Bowman, Behn, Hart. Passed committee 10-5 on 2/24/14. Amended, passed 35-14 on 3/4/14. Amendments require IDPH to adopt rules, publish results and submit to Dept. of Education; remove mitigation. House Education. Subcom Koester, Dolecheck, Gaines. Fiscal Note 2/26/14 Radon testing in schools HF2412 Establishes a school radon testing and mitigation grant program. Kajtazovic Education. 2/27/14 WQ programs SSB3202 Appropriates $23 million to IFA for WQ protection grant program; grants may be awarded to municipalities or industries participating in a nutrient trading pilot project or demo project to purchase trading credits or to implement WQ practices as described in the Iowa nutrient reduction strategy to comply with tech-based effluent limits for nutrients. Grants cannot exceed $500,000 apiece. Requires cost-share. Oppose Appropriations Subcom Danielson, Dvorsky, Schoenjahn, Chapman, Kapucian. 1/30/14 Electronic voter registration SF2278 (was SSB3130) (see HF2243) Allows electronic voter registration; requires all information currently included in paper form on electronic form; requires valid government-issued identification for registering electronically; requires registrant to attest to eligibility requirement; requires registrant to authorize state elections commissioner to use applicant's DOT signature; requires state elections commissioner to verify identification used to apply and to transmit to appropriate registration commissioner a completed application and electronic signature; extends voter registration fraud to include electronic registration. Support State Government. Subcom Danielson, Courtney, Chapman. Passed Committee 15-0 on 2/24/14. Passed Senate 48-0 on 3/3/14. House State Government, subcom Hagenow, Hunter, Stanerson. Fiscal Note 2/7/13 Crossbow hunting HF499 (formerly HF162) Directs NRC to adopt rules allowing the hunting of deer by crossbow during the same times as muzzle loading rifle or muzzle loading pistol. Bacon Natural Resources; subcom Fisher, Bacon, Ourth. Passed Committee 20-0 on 3/5/13. Renamed HF499 on 3/11/13. Amended, passed House 95-0 on 3/27/13. Referred to Senate Natural Resources & Environment; subcom Dearden, Black, Greiner. Passed Committee on 3/28/13. Moved to unfinished business calendar 4/11/13. Passed Senate 49-0 on 4/8/14. Signed by Governor on 4/25/14. 2/5/14 Agency rulemaking HF2385 (was HF2157) Requires that the preamble to proposed rulemaking specifically cite the statute being implemented, and that agencies accept written material in an electronic format, and allow persons to make oral presentations on rules through the Iowa communications network or other electronic means. Prohibits agencies from implementing a federal statute, regulation, or policy in a manner that exceeds the specific requirements of the federal statute, regulation, or policy, unless explicitly authorized by state law. Oppose Pettengill, R. Olson State Government. Subcom Pettengill, Hunter, Stanerson. Passed subcom 2/19/14. Amended, passed House 77-23 on 3/12/14. Referred to Senate State Government on 3/13/14. 1/24/13 Radon testing SF366 (formerly SF49) Requires radon testing and mitigation in schools. Committee amendment H8114 removes all language in bill and replaces it with radon testing in schools. Support McCoy Referred to State Government; subcom McCoy, Chapman, Petersen. Passed committee 8-6 on 3/4/13. Amended, passed Senate 37-13 on 3/20/13. Referred to House Local Government; subcom Windschitl, Highfill, Kressig. Passed committee with recommended amendment 21-0 on 3/12/14. Amended (H8114), passed House 99-1 on 3/18/14. Concurred with S5084 by voice vote. Passed Senate 39-10 on 4/8/14. Governor signed 4/17/14. Fiscal note 3/24/14 Renewable fuels SF2344 (was SF2333) Provides for biobutanol and biobutanol blended gasoline, modifying the rate of the E-15 plus gasoline promotion tax credit and extending provisions for a biodiesel production refund, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. Amendment S-5108 primarily addresses extension of repeal dates. Ways & Means Passed committee 15-0 on 3/24/14. Amended, passed Senate 48-0 on 4/1/14.Referred to House Ways & Means on 3/2/14.Subcom Moore, Riding, Vander Linden. Passed subcom 4/15/14. Amended, passed House 96-2 on 4/23/14. House concurred with amendment. Senate passed amended bill 48-0 on 4/24/14. Fiscal Note 3/24/14 Ag/DNR Appropriations HF2458 (was HSB679) IDALS WQ Initiative to soil conservation division - $4.4 million; Nutrient Research Center - $1.5 million. Environment First: CREP $1 million; Watershed Protection - $900,000; Farm Mgmt Demo - $625,000; Soil & Water Conservation - $2.5 million; CRP - $1 million; Soil & Water Conservation - $7,375,000; Loess Hills Dev & Conservation - $800,000; DNR Fish & Game Protection Fund - $41,223,225; Groundwater Protection Fund (WQ) $3,455.832; Floodplain Management and Dam Safety - $2 million; Forestry Health Management - $200,000; Loess Hills Development & Conservation - $75,000. Environment First: Keepers of the Land - $100,000; State Park Maint/Ops - $4,610,000; GIS - $195,000; WQ Monitoring - $2,955,000; Public Water Supply - $500,000; AFO Regulation - $1,320,000; Ambient AQ - $425,000; Water Quantity Regulation - $495,000; Geological/Water Survey - $200,000; Keep IA Beautiful - $200,000. REAP - $16 million; REAP Open Spaces - $1,300,000. Amendments: H8176 Removes $150k restriction to support administration of IDALS WQ Initiative; H8170 increases REAP appropriation to $2 million and adds $5 million special REAP appropriation (failed 47-41); H8157 appropriates $18.5 million for soil and water conservation with 5% for protecting watersheds above publicly owned lakes, <=$30% to establish management practices to control soil erosion on row-cropped land <=15% for admin and implementation costs, research and demo projects (failed 46-52); H8171 includes eligible disabled and 60+ years old for senior farmer's market program (failed 46-51); H8184 prohibits Loess Hills Alliance from entering into agreements with governmental entities to involuntarily regulate a private landowner's land (2nd degree amendment - H8210 prohibits IDALS or DNR from paying personnel settlements with appropriations (passed 98-0) (H8184 passed as amended 95-0 ); H8182 addresses concern that Division 15 has nothing to do with IUB or Commerce, removes language and clarifies intent of new language (passed voice vote); H8178 provides $5,000 for study of silica sand mining used in fracking (failed on voice vote). Senate amendments: S5162 Allows IDALS to support urban soil and water conservation efforts, keeps individual records confidential and held by a nonprofit center that researches nutrients (passed voice vote); S5163 removes property taxes for Lake Delhi land that has now become public property (passed on voice vote ); S5164 state historic registry buildings cannot be acquired by condemnation unless by DOT, relates to taking only property needed through eminent domain for lakes constructed for private drinking water and gives landowners a right to a second opinion, if property taken is not used in 2 years, it can be bought back for lesser of value or purchase price, restores provision as passed by House and not taken up by Senate (found not germane). S5152 passed as amended. Black pleading Senate for $16 million from HF2458 and $9 million from standings for REAP, $10 million for closing ag drainage wells. Appropriations Passed Committee 14-9 on 3/24/14. Amended, passed 71-27 on 4/2/14. Referred to Appropriations. Passed committee 12-8 on 4/14/14. Amended, passed Senate 26-20 on 4/17/14. House refused to concur 4/21/14. Senate insisted 4/21/14. Conference committee assigned 4/21/14: Senators Black, Dearden, Wilhelm, Rozenboom, and Chapman; Representatives Drake, Klein, Kaufmann, Bearinger, and Wood. Passed House 97-0 on 4/30/14. Passed Senate 27-21 on 4/30/14. NOBA 3/26/14 Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure SF2349 (formerly SSB3215) (from Governor's recommendations in SSB3211) DNR: Lake projects with established watershed improvement initiatives - $8.6 million and $1 million to specific county not listed; water trails and low head dams - $2 million with $300k to develop meaningful river restoration program and $700k for cost-share to initiate and complete river restoration projects; One new state park - $2 million in a specific county not listed; Iowa Parks Foundation for centennial celebration of state parks - $2 million. Amendments: S5138 - Removed $1 million from DAS for routine maintenance of buildings and facilities (passed 26-23); S5134 - Adds $100k for chapel and Fort Des Moines museum restoration; Adds $180k to a county with population between 36,000 and 37,000 for rec trail improvements; and requires DAS to lease private downtown office space from a bidder rather than issuing an RFP (passed voice vote). Appropriations Appropriations. Subcom McCoy, Dvorsky, Chapman. Passed committee 12-7 on 4/3/14. Amended, passed Senate 26-23 on 4/8/14. Passed House Appropriations committee 14-10 on 4/10/14. Passed house 53-45 on 4/14/14. Senate failed to concur on House amendment S5153 on 4/16/14. House insisted 4/16/14. Conference Committee appointed on 4/17/14 . Reps. Huseman, Maxwell, Landon, Cohoon, Dunkel. Sens. McCoy, Beall, Bowman, Kapucian, Anderson. NOBA 3/13/14 CO2 regulation resolution HR118 Resolution urging EPA to respect primacy of states and rely on state regulators to develop performance standards for CO2 emissions. H8211 (Isenhart) adds language about wind and solar; also changes word "mix" to "value of renewable energy and its delivery, generation capacity, transmission capacity, transmission and distribution line losses, environmental value," Oppose Watts, Gassman, Windschitl, Salmon, Huseman, Gustafson, Shaw, Deyoe, Alons, Sheets, R. Taylor, Lofgren, Fisher, Heartsill, Baudler, Rayhons, Worthan, Schultz, Forristall, Dolecheck 3/31/14 Toxics SF2346 Prohibits use of triclosan in soap, hand sanitizers and toothpaste. Requires least toxic alternative in the manufacture of these products Support Bolkcom Judiciary. Subcom Hogg, Courtney, Schneider. 4/2/14 CA ag production methods HR123 Resolution requesting action to repeal CA's Prop 2 that prohibits CA farmers from employing industry standards used in egg production Grassley, Upmeyer, Alons, Anderson, Bacon, Baltimore, Baudler, Bearinger, Brandenburg, Byrnes, Costello, Cownie, Deyoe, Dolecheck, Drake, Dunkel, Fisher, Forbes, Forristall, Gassman, Gustafson, Hagenow, Hanusa, Heartsill, Heaton, Hein, Hess, Highfill, Hunter, Huseman, Jorgensen, Kaufmann, Kearns, Kelley, Klein, Koester, Landon, Lofgren, Maxwell, H. Miller, L. Miller, Moore, Muhlbauer, S. Olson, Paulsen, Pettengill, Rayhons, Riding, Rogers, Ruff, Salmon, Sands, Schultz, Shaw, Sheets, J. Smith, Soderberg, Stanerson, Stutsman, R. Taylor, Thomas, Vander Linden, Watts, Windschitl, Wood, Worthan Passed by voice vote on 4/3/14. 4/7/14 Increased sales tax for trust fund SSB3217 Increases state sales tax from 6% to 6.125% in 2016, 6.25% in 2017 and 6.375% in 2018. Proceeds generated to be deposited in Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. Income taxes would increase ceilings on income before income taxes are paid during the same time frame to offset the increased sales tax. Ways & Means Subcom Bolkcom, Black, Feenstra. 4/9/14 Standings HF2473 (was HSB688) Addresses 2015-16 budget process, GA and legislative agency expenses, limitations for standing appropriations for operational support grants and community cultural grants, nonpublic school transportation. New section reduces AEA aid by $13 million. increases limits in standing appropriations for FY 2014-2015 made for casino wagering tax proceeds allocated for department of cultural affairs operational support grants and community cultural grants and for the enforcement relating to tobacco product manufacturers. Eliminates a limit in standing appropriations for FY 2014-2015 made for casino wagering tax proceeds allocated for regional tourism marketing. Authorizes payment for claims made against the state, includes miscellaneous provisions regarding grant funding and corrective Code provisions. Final version: Allocates $1.4 million to DNR's AQ program, solar energy tax credits, snowmobile registration and user permits for residents and nonresidents, restrictions on users under age 18. Also prohibits GA and judicial branches from entering into personnel settlement agreements with state employees that contain confidentiality provisions. Appropriations Subcom Soderberg, Hall, Rogers. Amended, passed House 53-44 on 4/30/14. Amended, passed Senate 26-21 on 4/30/14. Amended, passed House 57-40 on 4/30/14. Senate concurred with S-5209, passed 26-19 on 5/1/14. 4/30/14 One-time Spending/Debt Reduction SF2363 (was SSB3224) IDALS: $1.24 million for ag drainage well water quality assistance; $3.5 million for water quality initiative fund special projects; $1.5 million for watershed improvement fund; $5 million for soil/water conservation admin; $200,000 for silos and smokestacks. REAP: $5 million. Short-term radon testing in schools: $0. Appropriations Passed Committee 4/30/14. Passed Senate 26-22 on 4/30/14. Passed House Committee on 4/309/14. Passed House 97-0 on 4/30/14.


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Frigid plunge calls to Brigantine's intrepid souls
Written by Michael Feely Thursday, December 27, 2012 09:00 am
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New Year's Day will be a different kind of party for those strong-willed individuals who will take part in the 2013 Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge.
The weather forecast for that day shows a high of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The last day of December is expected to have a high of 34 degrees – dropping to a bitter low of 19 for New Year's Eve. However, the current water temperature is a relatively balmy 49, so it should be a good day for a swim. (Yeah, right.)
Island residents are known to be part of a close-knit group, and the recent visit from Sandy has only reinforced the sense of community. It will be interesting to see how participants will characterize the arrival of the New Year with their costumes and themes, with some acknowledging the Sandy experience.
In a big change this year, the event will be held in front of the Laguna Grill at the 14th Street beach. The plunge will take place at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a party at Laguna. Music will be provided by the Mott's Creek Pickers.
As usual, there will be a competition with prizes for the most creative costumes. The event raises money for the Fisher House Foundation – a charity that serves wounded military members and their families.
The popular 2013 Polar Bear Plunge sweatshirts and T-shirts can be purchased Saturday and Sunday in front of Ace Hardware, or by calling Tricia Cosgrove at (267) 347-0179.
Come on, Brigantine, come out and show your best. It's for a good cause and is a great way to start the New Year.


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Vote NO on mosquito ballot
Ballots have gone out from Santa Cruz County's Environmental Health Department asking Mid- and North County property owners if they wish to be assessed $12/year/parcel to extend the boundaries of the Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment District which currently operates only in Watsonville. Approval of this district extension would raise over $800,000/year for a condition that has not proven to be a significant threat here. The tax could be increased up to 3% per year without a vote.
West Nile virus is spread by infected mosquitoes and has claimed elderly people in New York, the Gulf Coast states and southern California: areas where population density and attendant loss of habitat for natural mosquito control, (fish, birds, bats, spiders) has been lost.
The mandate of the Mosquito and Disease Control Assessment is far broader than mosquitoes. The County may utilize a wide variety of mechanisms without public oversight to control "disease vectors" such as "rodents, stinging insects, Africanized honeybees, and fire ants."
Mosquitoes form an integral part of the food chain. Bats, avian flycatchers and some spiders, for example, depend on mosquitoes for their sustenance. Control of mosquitoes could affect the survival of these animals as well as higher predators. Wholesale killing of mosquitoes could decrease the number of animals dependent on mosquitoes for food and thus result in no net reduction of the total mosquito population.
Especially troubling is the fact that the ballots must be voted before the end of the June 21 public hearing on the issue. What then, is the point of the public hearing if not to provide a way for homeowners to inform themselves about the ballot issue?
The methods and chemicals the District is authorized to use are not available for public scrutiny and many, such as the use of mosquito-fish, pose a threat to native wildlife if they should unintentionally end up in a creek or lake-the mosquito-fish also eat young steelhead and red-legged frog larvae.
Sierra Club does not see that a significant threat exists to county residents from West Nile virus. Experience with the pathogen has shown that infection rates drop off sharply after one or two years. The number of deaths in the U.S. from West Nile virus has been one third the number killed by tuberculosis or by accidental shootings. The number of cases which cause long-term debility is also modest according to a fact sheet posted on the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency website. To date there have been no human cases of West Nile virus reported in Santa Cruz County.
A successful human vaccine is expected within 1 - 2 years for vulnerable residents. A vaccine for horses currently exists. Santa Cruz County residents would be better served by the restoration of impaired and lost habitat for native mosquito-eating animals such as red-legged frogs, Western pond turtles, salamanders, steelhead, avian flycatchers and bats than by the wide-spread use of chemicals in our waterways.
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Resilient Habitats Campaign will address effects of sea level rise April 2011
Enviros defeat Bohemian Grove logging plan April 2011
Sierra Club works to phase out coal April 2011
Protect CEQA and Environmental Laws in the State Budget Process March 2011
FDA ponders genetically engineered salmon December 2010
State of the air December 2010
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New law will protect Americans from formaldehyde August 2010
Opt out of unwanted phone books August 2010
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Club report explores ending oil dependence June 2010
American pika June 2010
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Our national parks: a vision for the second century February 2010
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Report proposes sustainable water solutions for California October 2009
Free online course on Clean Water Act October 2009
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Fishing rods donated to youth programs October 2009
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Old Growth Redwoods August 2009
Protected land database now available August 2009
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Stimulus funds to benefit national forests August 2009
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700,000 acres of new wilderness designated in California June 2009
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Sierra Club successfully challenges Stocktons General Plan Update June 2009
Say NO to bottled water June 2009
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Traffic pollution linked to new cases of asthma June 2009
County Supervisors support net metering June 2009
Labor and enviros join forces April 2009
Restore Hetch Hetchy moves HQ to San Francisco April 2009
Carl Pope to step down January 2009
Border wall harming wildlife January 2009
Learning bird behavior turns kids into scientists January 2009
Air Board warns consumers about air purifiers January 2009
Green Streets improve water quality January 2009
State body proposes plastic bag fees January 2009
Clean coal is a myth January 2009
Cutting their carbon footprints January 2009
Carl Pope to step down as Executive Director of Sierra Club January 2009
Legislation needed to increase amount of renewable energy December 2008
Recycling alone is not the answer December 2008
Patented seeds violate farmer's rights December 2008
Sierra Club organizer mobilizing volunteers against clearcutting October 2008
PG&E invests in gas, nuclear and hot air August 2008
Help prepare Sierra Club huts for winter August 2008
Air Board develops draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions August 2008
Eating for a Healthy Planet May 2008 Global Warming rekindles nuclear power debate May 2008 Volunteers needed for LeConte Lodge March 2008 Action Alert! Tell the Governor to support Zero Emission Vehicles March 2008 A gift for the Corrizo Plain pronghorn January 2008 SB 375 would link land use planning and transportation January 2008 Governor proposes closing state parks & cutting lifeguards January 2008 Track green-ness of your electricity December 2007 UC named 4th in Sierra's list of cool schools December 2007 Clair Tappaan Warming Hut property protected by conservation easement October 2007 Cutting back on meat can help global warming October 2007 Disappearing polar bear habitat October 2007 International trade August 2007 Green wedding August 2007 New roles for our National Parks August 2007 How we reduced our carbon footprint April 2007 Joyce Stevens turns 80! February 2007 Sierra Club launches weekly radio show February 2007 Co-op America's 12-Step Plan for Climate Action February 2007 A visit with the great California condors June 2006 Bush administration abandons long-standing protections for critical wildlife habitat on Alaskas North Slope Chapter opposes water management scheme for Seaside Aquifer Chapter and Group events to highlight marine sanctuary End of an era: Ventana Chapter Bookstore closes California has opportunities to reduce mercury poisoning A biting issue Sanctuary Draft Management Plan due out this summer Nature Conservancy acquires gateway to Pinnacles National Monument Elkhorn Slough threatened by subdivisions Open space preserved on San Mateo County Coast Greased lightning - Peregrine falcons in California Its time to restore Hetch Hetchy Appeal to deny subdivision near Elkhorn Slough successful Chapter revises Los Padres National Forest map Forest geneticists visit Point Lobos Methyl bromide poisoning devastates farm workers health Resurrect those old Sierra Club cups? Transit - highway rules unfair California's oak woodlands need your help!


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Drunk in a Ditch, and Proud to be an Officer from Belle Glade
Categories: Broward News, Crime
Cops don't like it when you spit at them. |
Alas, this was the sad plight of Lisa Mae Hawkins, arrested this week on DUI charges near Fort Myers. According to the Naples Daily News, Hawkins, 48, made the mistake of telling the Lee County Sheriff's deputy who arrested her that she was an officer at the Glades Correctional Institution. That's the very same prison that recently made cheery headlines for becoming a "Faith and Character Based Institution." They probably don't look kindly on officers who get caught drunk in broad daylight, extracting their cars from ravines.
To add insult to injury, Hawkins had chewing tobacco in her mouth when the deputy tried to test her breath. According to the Daily News, she spit the wad at him "as if to say 'look what you missed.'"
Very classy, Officer Hawkins.You make Belle Glade proud.
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Flu Prevention Lesson Plan: Create a Poster
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-5, students use BrainPOP Jr. and/or BrainPOP resources to explore ways to prevent flu. Students will brainstorm their own ideas and interview experts to extend their understanding. They will then raise awareness of prevention measures by creating posters and sharing them with other classes and/or the community.
Students will:
- Explore ways to prevent flu by brainstorming and interviewing experts
- Raise awareness of prevention measures by creating posters
- Poster paper
- Markers
- Any related picture books (Suggestions here)
- BrainPOP projected on an interactive whiteboard or screen
- Glitter
- Access to a sink (for students to wash hands after the activity)
- Flour
- Chart paper
germs, wash, hands, warm, soap, illness, virus, flu
You might want to start this lesson by reading one of the picture books. Preview the Washing Hands movie to plan out key points where you'll want to pause and facilitate student discussions. You might also want to preview the other BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. movies listed above and determine how they might be used in follow-up lessons.Lesson Procedure:
- You can use the Talk About It Graphic Organizer as a homework assignment to reinforce learning, and the additional interactive and hands-on activities on BrainPOP Jr. to reinforce this topic throughout the week.
- Ask students if anyone has heard of viruses and the flu. Let students share what they have heard, and jot down comments on chart paper for later reference.
- Read Belly Up comic with students. You can print these in advance so students can follow along.
- Have students turn and talk to the person next to them (or in small groups) about things people can do to prevent getting sick. Share out responses and jot them down on chart paper.
- Note any misconceptions and fears to address. Be sure to alleviate any extreme fears and concerns. You can use "cooties" as an example and role play a few scenarios associated with "the cooties," ("Ew! Jason has the cooties! Stay away!") to try and emphasize how students who don't know better might act. Propose that students think about ways people can prevent getting Swine Flu, or any type of virus. Go back to the Belly Up comic and see if they "get it" more now, and have a few students explain it in their own words.
- Preview the Washing Hands with closed captioning. You can print Annie's Notebook questions in advance to scaffold student learning. Pause as each notebook question appears to have students discuss, make predictions, etc.
- After the watches are stopped, the data collector should record the runner's time at the 5, 10, and 15 meter mark in their notebook.
- After viewing the movie, explain that you'll do an experiment to see how germs spread. Put a little glitter or flour on some students' hands. Have those students shake hands with other students, who should then shake hands with other students, and so on. After everyone has shaken hands with at least two people, ask your students if they have glitter or flour on them. Discuss how shaking hands can spread germs and brainstorm ways to avoid germs and the spread of germs.
- Repeat the activity, only this time have the students whose hands have flour or glitter wash their hands before they shake hands with other students. Does your class notice a difference?
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You can tie this lesson into an exploration of digital literacy. Use BrainPOP's free Digital Citizenship Spotlight to examine the role the media can have on current events and how to be critical evaluators of the media.There are also many suggestions of fantastic extension activities for teachers and for families. I always liked to send the Family Activities home as a menu and invite students to choose 1 to do over a week or weekend. You can create a summary sheet for students to write up the details of what they chose and how it went, and share them with the class the following week as part of your Morning Meeting.
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text: 49 of 50 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely return to basics from Barbie, fun, classic, great dancing, By This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) A nice return to good Barbie movies. This is (loosely) based on the fairy tale of the 12 dancing princesses. Rewritten and remodelled for a Barbie-style ballet movie. Genivieve is the 7th of 12 princesses. Her father calls for the Duchess Rowena to look after them as his wife is dead. The duchess has plans of her own, and with her strong-man servant and her monkey, she works to take over the kingdom and get rid of the 12 daughters. She starts by taking all the fun and colour out of their lives, trying to quash their spirit. Genivieve, however, discovers a secret magical kingdom below the floor of their bedroom where the princesses can escape at night and dance the night away until morning. They have their dancing shoes from Eric, the Cobbler who also happens to be extremely gorgeous and nice - and not a little in love with Genivieve. When Rowena discovers the secret stairwell she seeks to trap the princesses down there forever. But toghether they escape, and rush to save their father who Rowena is attempting to kill. It is a lovely movie, there is lots of dancing which is beautifully done given there are twelve characters it is easy to form nice chorus lines etc. 3 are little Kelly sized girls, there are 2 teenagers and the other 7 are adult sized. There could be some confusion, luckily they are named alphabetically from A to L according to age - unfortunately many have very un=princessy names like Lacey, Hadley and Courtenay. The animation is lovely although there is an odd piece of oddity in the filming. For some reason near the end when Genivieve is luring Desmond away from his post she seems to go out of focus slightly, it might be my particular player. There are some nice extra features, the making of the movie is excellent and my children were fascinated by it. I really like the toning down of colours. The castle and environs looked colourful without the overwhelming brightness of some of the earlier movies. Overall this is a great fun movie which my children have enjoyed a number of times and I also enjoyed. It can be watched many times and still find something new. I just hope that the Barbie makers will be working on another singing movie. the Princess and the Pauper still rates as the top Barbie movie ever - the songs were inspired and fun. My only real gripe on this movie is the enormous number of merchandise from this - 12 characters! 32 of 33 people found the following review helpful 4.0 out of 5 stars Charming take on the children's story, By This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) Before we first rented one of the Barbie videos for my daughter, I was expecting them to be trite, over-commercialised, and over-sugary. However, I have been pleasantly surprised. Yes, they do have a lot of commercial spin-offs and a high saccarine count, but the quality of the Barbie films we have subsequently bought or rented, including "12 Dancing Princesses," was significantly higher than I had expected. They have not just kept my children engrossed for hours - including my son as well as my daughter - but introduced them to some beautiful stories and truly wonderful music. On more than one occasion I have been listening to a CD of a classic such as Beethoven's pastoral symphony, or The Queen of the Night's aria from Mozart's magic flute, and my daughter has recognised and expressed appreciation of the music, and correctly remembered which Barbie film had used it. ("Magic of Pegasus" and "Mermaidia" respectively.) The soundtrack to "Twelve Dancing Princesses" is mostly adapted from some of Mendelsohn's best work, including "A Midsummer night's dream" and the Scottish and Italian symphonies. It also includes a lullaby sung to the King by the 12 princesses which was based on a 16th century anthem by Byrd, the recording of which was sung beautifully by Melissa Lyons and the Women's Occidental Glee club. The story is loosely based on the children's story. "Barbie" plays "Princess Genevieve", the seventh of 12 daughters of a widowed King (e.g. seven young women, plus a pair of twins who appear to be about 11 and a set of triplets who appear to be about 6.) Like the original, the story is about 12 princesses who having been banned from dancing, sneak off every night through a magic passage and take a magic barge to a special island where they can dance all night. However, in this version the killjoy who tries to stop them dancing is not the King their father, who loves them very much, but his cousin, Duchess Rowena, who he has brought to the palace to be their tutor. At first even the princesses do not realise quite what a bad mistake this was ... As with many of the Barbie films, comic relief is provided by talking animal companions of some of the principal characaters. In this case Princess Genevieve has a pet cat, and the evil Duchess Rowena has an equally evil pet monkey, Brutus. The hero, who in this version is the royal cobbler, Derek, has a pet parrot, who for some reason talks with a greatly exaggerated Indian accent. (That's Indian from the subcontinent, not native American.) Those people who enjoy criticising what the Barbie franchise represents will not have much difficulty finding things in this production to sneer at. If you, or more importantly your kids, are allergic to an excess of twee sweetness, then this film and the Barbie videos generally may not be for them. And the female characters are all on the thin side of plausibility: I'm not worried that watching this is going to give my daughter anorexia as she likes food too much and has a good sense of the difference between fantasy and reality, but if you are worried that your children may be forming an unrealistic idea about how thin a healthy body shape is, that is a concern with this film. But on the plus side: it is beautifully made, it will hold the attention of most small children for long enough for the typical exhausted parent to clear the mess they have made in several rooms of the house or collapse for an hour's rest after doing so. Alternatively there are enough more sophisticated jokes thrown in that you won't be completely bored to death if you decide to watch it with your offspring. And best of all, the soundtrack is almost worth buying the film for on it's own. 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Really fun!, A Kid's Review This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) This movie is very nice.I like all the sisters,my favorite ones are Genevieve,Fallon, and Lacey!Twyla looks cute when she's dancing.:)I liked the part when they go into the magical world, and seeing it outside, that was really cool! I also liked the preview for Barbie Princess Collection; and Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow. I'm looking forward to buying it! ( But I have to wait a whole year. sigh. ) Anyway,I really like the Shine music video. The game on the disc is really short,I got bored of it. I really love the dvd,and the song the sisters sing to the triplets on their birthday! PS.I think Mattel should make 2 more musicals. Princess and the Pauper was so good!I don't want the first musical to be the last musical! PS.Please vote on my review!PS.The monkey Brutus,was SO rude. :( 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars We loved it!, This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) My 3 yr old, my 9 month old and myself have been eagerly awaiting the release of "The 12 Dancing Princesses" and now that we've seen it, we all three love this movie!!! How beautiful the scenery and gorgeous musical score! And such a sweet story about 12 royal sisters trying to grow up in a Kingdom without their mother (it is implied she passed on years before). Their father (the King) tries his best to raise them as young ladies but feels he has fallen short so he asks his cousin the Duchess to help teach the girls to be more refined. I found several points where it was so touching, I got misty eyed! And both my daughters were completely engrossed for the entire movie! All I can say is, it's far more enchanting than any of the other Barbie movies. It seems Barbie's movies just keep getting better and better! This is a beautiful addition to any little girl's collection because it teaches how to stick together as a family, more specifically with your siblings. It is absolustely beautiful in everyway (music, animation, characters, storyline, etc)!!! :D I only wish I could give this movie 12 stars!! :D 19 of 22 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for young and old dreamers, By Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) Bought this for my little granddaughters when I last visited them. The three year old LOVED it -- the music is beautiful and the dancing sequences intrigued her. She donned her own princess dresses and danced along, then wanted to see it again immediately when it was over. All the females in the house enjoyed this DVD and I would recommend it heartily. It's basically another version of the Cinderella story. 18 of 21 people found the following review helpful 1.0 out of 5 stars Not if you want to sleep at night...., This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) I purchased this movie for my little 6 year old and she had nightmares for a long time after. The premise of this movie is that the princesses have to escape the cruelty of their soon to be step mother and go to a magical land where they are free to dance all night. This movie is especially disheartening and scary to children who have a sick parent as the father is in this movie. The evil mother attempts to poison the father so she can gain control of the kingdom. This does not sound like something a 5-9 year old should be watching. I have since tapped into the Holly Hobbie dvd's and my 8 year old loves them and I love the solid family values and great role model that Holly is. The "Holly Hobbie and Friends: Christmas Wishes" is a must have for every little girl. Hope this helps - good luck! 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a little Dancer, By Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) My 3 yr old daughter had been waiting impatiently for this movie to come out so I ordered it asap. Ever since it is high on our play list. She loves the music and the dancing and I don't mind it either which is a plus when you only have one tv! The story is predictable but when you are 3 that doesn't matter. All in all an enjoyable movie. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing, By This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) My almost 4 year old daughter asked to rent this at the video store. I have been against letting her be exposed to Barbie in the past, but let her rent this. She has watched it every day and loves the dancing. She will dress in her princess clothes and dance along with it. The music is wonderful and the story isn't half bad. I find myself stopping to watch as I walk through the room. What little girl doesn't want to be a princess? I have mentioned to family and friends for her birthday that the Barbies that go along with it would be a good gift choice. I think it lets her imagination soar. Wholesome and delightful! 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Barbie Movie Yet, Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) I have 3 girls, ages 3-7. They love this movie, as do I. The music and dancing are beautiful. You can't get the songs out of your head. I wish there was a soundtrack. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars Mattel's Masterpiece, A Kid's Review This review is from: Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (DVD) When the VCD came out, I didn't buy it although it was 10 dollars cheaper than the DVD. I am so glad that I bought the DVD! The movie was awesome! Mattel has produced its best movie ever! The Barbie theme music was great but it could be better if they stopped repeating every few bars. And the movie had a good sense of humor too. The movie starts off with the chief admissory of the Kingdom of Bulovia inviting the 12 princesses to a ball but the princesses snob him with rambunctious behaviour. The king decides to hire his cousin, Duchess Rowena(who is actually very evil and her goal was to take over the kingdom) to help to take charge of the Princesses' upbringing. However, the duchess made them very miserable by forbidding them to dance and sing. She also poisoned the king and made him sick but the king refuses to listen to Princess Genevieve's plea and thinks his daughters don't like Rowena and refuses to make her leave. And at the same time, Genevieve falls in love with the cute royal cobbler Derek who played music for her and her sisters to dance to. The sisters "accidentally" discovered a magical world where they danced to their hearts content away from Rowena and her rules. But Rowena found them out and imprisoned them in the magical land by smashing up the entrance. But the Princesses are smarter than her of course. Genevieve finds out that she has to dance together with "Derek her crush" to get herself and her sisters out of there. Then the sisters' combined their talents to get into the castle and save their father. the movie ends with the marriage of Derek and Genevieve. I think on the whole this movie was excellent. although there are a few errors such as the one a previous reviewer pointed out, the part where Genevieve escaps from Desmond is a bit blurred, the rest is definitely something you DON"T WANT TO MISS. The music is great and the dancing is fantastic. After watching the movie you will feel like dancing too! The music at the credits part , Shine, is great too and it exactly fits the movie. OTher Barbie movies I would recommend: Swan Lake Rapunzel Nutcraker Magic of Pegasus Princess &the Pauper I hope this review helped!!! |


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Let me begin by saying, there's a lot I like about Giuliani, and would consider him over someone like Hillary. But, when I read this, I thought, Gee, what a s!it he is. I was not aware that he announced his divorce in this way. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/w...1173568652-3JbEj5x3QvTMiQVICNWsmw&oref=slogin The most damaging aspect of Andrew Giuliani's remarks could come down to his surely unintended role as a town crier. He clued the rest of the country into what has long been common knowledge back home — how the former mayor treated his second wife, Ms. Hanover. In a performance that astonished even jaded New Yorkers, Mr. Giuliani declared his intention to divorce her at a news conference, catching Ms. Hanover unawares.
IIRC this happened in the context of MS Hanover trashing Rudy in the press for an extended period of time. Neither saide came off looking good.
there is no way Guiliani will survive the primaries. Not only are his social views too liberal for most Republicans who are, as of yet, unaware of these positions, but his personal past, which made him a laughingstock by 9/10/01, will all come out. There is more to being President than walking around with dust on your head.
Rudi??? married three times? a crossdresser on some 6 different occassions? nope, not gonna sit well with middle evangelical america... i hate to resort to slimey Pub tactics like this, but ... we learned our lesson in 04 when we had Bush on the ropes and didn't fight back with their Rovian tactics... and, ... well... fair is fair...
No. Funny how we've not heard anything from Chelsea Clinton since her dad's infamous cigar incident with Monica. Oh, that's right: the Clintons put the media on notice: "you will *never* speak about our daughter, ever". And we all know about the "friendly" relationship the Clintons have with all the Old Media. So the spike for all things Chelsea. Might be interesting, however, to get HER take on her mom's success/suitability as a mother, as wife, as a potential chief executive. Maybe someday. Be that as it may, Rudi at least he understands the stakes in dealing with radical Islamists, and he would stand up to them, unlike any of the Dem candidates. Hillary has waffled all over the place and is as untrustworthy as they come when it comes to standing up to terrorism. // //
I don't care how he got divorced - the fact that he's in favor of killing babies is why he won't get my vote in the primary; I would still vote for him over whichever Democrat is nominated in the General Election though (as it's a given that the Democrat would be pro baby killing too).
Not sure what your point is here. Do you have an iota of evidence that Chelsea has issues with her parents, or is this simply one of your fantasies? Sort of hard to get an honest answer out of you, Fog. I guess you really are just a follower. Once you find a belief to follow, you're willing to spout whatever lies you're told. On the other hand, perhaps you can offer examples of how Hillary has waffled and how she is untrustworthy in standing up to terrorism.
Thought he was disqualified before this, his multiple marriages thought would distance himself from the party of family values... now this stuff, do not know how he can be supported by this party.. but then again never know. He is starting to make a lot of enemies, the NY firemen and there is still a very big spectre of doubt about the quality of air in Manhattan after 9-11, he acts strong, but a lot of his strength can be debunked if looked at closely.
You did? The only thing that will take down Rudi is the skeletons of his past. If he survives the nomination, he'll most likely win the presidency. This is the reason why he'll get smeared early. The Dems know that they can't have him heads up against one of their candidates. In a heads up, repubs will vote for him to not vote for Hillary, Edwards, or Obama. IMO anyway. Rudi is going to try to pit his leadership aka, 9/11, versus his past & handful of liberalish views.
Listen Closely, Chelsea Clinton, she is not Bill Clintons daughter, Billy had the Mumps when he was twelve years old, it left him Sterile, that is the reason Billy would never allow his medical records to become public during his presidency, Billy Blue Dress is incapable of fathering a child. Chelsea's real father is Webster Hubble, go find a picture of Webster, look closely at it. :bricks:
Fog, that's an interesting point. How come they haven't gone to Hillary's daughter Chelsea? I don't know the circumstances of Rudi's kid & his interview, but it is fair to wonder.
It's pretty obvious that Andrew Giuliani agreed to do the interview and wanted to say some things about his estranged father. I imagine other candidates kids are closer to their parents and, thus, follow the edicts of the campaign manager. Though not directly related, I think even more interesting is how come no one's trying to find out who fathered Mary Cheney's baby. That's just the sort of sensationalism that right-wingers who watch Fox news like (at least based on their huge fascination with Anna Nicole rather than Walter Reed). Wonder why Fox is avoiding that topic?
Quite simple: the Clintons read the riot act to the media and said Chelsea was 100% out of bounds, period. No questions asked. One must wonder, of course, what the Clintons could have done about it, but I guess if someone were to have written about Chelsea that news outlet would have been cut off completely from future interviews, maybe even lose their seat at the presidential press room, etc. Who knows? Maybe there's some truth to the "Arkansas mafia" we heard so much about in the 90s. You know, Mena Airport, cocaine deals involving Roger Clinton, Vince Foster's apparent suicide, etc., etc. //
I think it's pretty obvious Chelsea gets along very well with her parents, and unlike Andrew Giuliani is simply following the protocol set out by the Hillary campaign. You're just jealous because they're better parents than Moon, at least if you consider the suicide of a child a failure by a parent. Seen any UFO's lately? Wonder if Bush ordered the planes crashed into the WTC?
Better make that: "Rudi is going to get smeared early and often by the partisan machine." The moveon.org people are going to open about ten more web sites just to knock out Rudi. But I think the Repub candidate may be someone else. Definitely NOT McCain (he's a little unstable, missing a few cards from the deck, iykwim.) // //
Guess you didn't want to read my answer the way I stated it, and instead choose to read it the way you wanted to. What I said was: isn't it curious why there has not been any word from Chelsea Clinton about *either* of her parents; and I answered my own question by realizing that the Clintons have put the kibosh on *any* media reports about Chelsea, save for her having lunch with Madonna. About your contention regarding my answers: Au contraire, mon frere!! Honesty is what it is all about, Pat. Any perusal of Hillary's back-and-forth statements on Iraq -- how she's for it, voted for it, supported it one day; then to another audience on another day, she's totally against it -- she is doing the classic of playing both sides against the middle. Also known as "triangulation"; Bill was a master at it. She's trying to be all things to all people. In so doing, she reveals her own lack of substance. She is just a desperately ambitious political hack, not even close to being a leader, let alone a stateswoman. //
You don't have limit, do you? All someone has to do is say they oppose homosexuals getting special privileges that regular people don't have, and you go into a rage. Sorry for you, Patters. You make a choice so now you have to live with the consequences; no one can change the rules just for you. Even God follows the same rules we all must. //
Actually, I oppose straight people getting special privileges, such as marriage, the right to give their SS to their spouses when they die, etc. But, that's beside the point. If you're going to attack people I admire, the Clintons, I'll do the same to people you admire. C'est la vie. So you speak on behalf of God, and all but the small number of people who follow your church are in the wrong? That's awfully arrogant Fog.
I feel very sorry for Chelsea Clinton, she has quite a burden to carry, I wonder if her parents ever stopped to think of the "Humiliation & Shame" that would be put on her as a result of their "Sh!t". They probably couldn't help themselves, they are Trailer Park Trash.
Chelsea is an adult, and free to respond to any interview requests she wants. As I said, I think she loves her parents or is at least loyal to them, and has chosen to say nothing. I'm sure she'll talk up when the campaign gets more underway, and she'll probably not say anything you want to hear. Actually, she voted to authorize Bush to go to war, and she's defending that vote. But, at this point in time, like many Republicans too, she opposes the handling of the war and believes we must get out of Iraq. I don't like Hillary because of her view of what it is to be a Democrat. She started off as a moderate Republican, and I think she still holds many of these views, as did her husband. I don't think she's been particularly inconsistent or played the political hack. She's been terribly consistent and for that reason most liberals are no longer supporting her. While on civil rights issues she remains consistently a liberal, on issues like Iraq, flag burning, and budget she remains a conservative within the Democratic Party. Can you cite any examples where she has been inconsistent?


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Botany Bay Hotel
3 | AA Assessed Hotel | Ratings explained |
Perfect for a business location close to the Kent coast, ideal for a stress free weekend break and a superb base for a golfing holiday.
The hotel is adjacent to the famous North Foreland Golf Club and just a few miles away from the Open Championship[ courses of Princes and Royal St George.