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Skip to comments.Sequestration: Cuts are already threatening House seats
Posted on 03/19/2013 6:53:32 AM PDT by SkyPilot
Rep. Bill Enyart might be a Democrat and Rep. Rodney Davis a Republican, but the two rookie lawmakers in Southern Illinois share one fear.
Sequestration could cost them their seats.
Enyart and Davis are three months into their new jobs representing next-door districts and constituents already are blaming them for not doing enough to stop the automatic spending cuts.
This week, 4,500 civilian workers at nearby Scott Air Force Base will receive furlough notices a troubling reminder for Davis, who won his seat last fall by just 1,002 votes.
Enyarts no better off: He pledged to protect Scott during his 2012 campaign, but at last weekends St. Patricks Day parade in his hometown of Belleville, several people shouted, Stop the sequester! as he walked by tossing green beads to children.
Certainly, in my district, were in crisis stage, Enyart told POLITICO after marching in the parade.
This tale of two districts is a reminder for some in Washington who still think about sequester as an abstract political fight. On the ground, the cuts are real and so are the political consequences.
(PHOTOS: How sequestration could affect you)
Davis, who holds a part of Abraham Lincolns old district and the state capital of Springfield is considered one of the best pickup opportunities in 2014 for Democrats. After all, he had the narrowest margin of victory last cycle for any successful Republican.
To Democrats, the thinking is that Daviss constituents in rural Illinois and the college towns of Champaign, Normal and Springfield will be so upset with Republican leadership over the spending cuts that they will send him packing next November.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
Anyone who spews rhetoric about the cuts being "only" 2.4% are preaching falsehoods. The cuts are not across the board. The cut to the DoD is 13%, and since military pay is exempt, the cut to Operations and Maintenance for the US military is massive (up to 50% for some services).
The GOP has "embraced" Sequestration, and is now going about crowing about what a "victory" it is.
Besides the betrayal to our military, the Republicans have tied their leaky rubber boat to a 2 ton anchor.
The GOP now wants to launch "hearings" as to why Tuition Assistance for our heroes is being cut. Ummmmm...because THEY cut military by $46 Billion in the middle of a Fiscal Year.
The military isn't posturing. These cuts are real, destructive, and deep - and the Republicans do not want to lift a finger to stop them.
The GOP will lose the House in 2014 because of their stance on Sequestration.
Mark my words.
"The GOP will lose the House in 2014 because of their stance on Sequestration"
The way the GOP has been 'fighting' on the sequestration is what's the problem. As long as you have imbeciles like Boehner never challenging 0, you will lose the PR fight. All the cuts are because the President did not want to tackle true waste. That should be the message.
The GOP will lose the house with or without sequestration. Until and unless we have nationwide voter id, the repubs won't win any more elections. JMO
No they won't.
You are blaming the wrong party.
"nationwide voter ID" and not "national ID"
just to be clear
What nobody is discussing here is (why) we need sequestration:
Our jobs are being outsourced to China, and elsewhere. That is what is not being discussed.
We are nuts, if we believe sending US industry to China will solve anything.
China is a communist nation, and is cannibalizing US growth and safety.
Bring back US industry now.
The furloughed workers should be thankful they still have a job. Everyone should be able to get by for quite a while on 80% of their take-home pay.
Remember that the sequenteration isn't reducing government expenditures — it's just reducing their rate of increase, at least that's what Hannity says.
Politicians who throw their constituents out of work can start polishing off their resume. The voters could pink slip them.
Correct, but ask anyone on the street and they will tell you otherwise. Many people seem to know that 0bama is a liar, but listen to him anyway, because the media reinforces him.
This is a true statement but terribly misleading. Sequestration takes half of its cuts out of the military. 18% of the budget has to take half of the cuts. For the military it is an actual "cut" not a reduction of growth. The reduction of growth is only to the budget overall. The budget over all does not have cuts, in fact wekfare and entitlement spending increases at the same rate or more than in previous years. Sequestration is an awful deal that was made in bad faith by the democrats who always think that the military gets too much of the budget.
In the 50's when I was a kid the military was 67% of the budget. Our congress need to grow a set of gonads and cut welfare spending. We will never get a handle on deficit spending until we get a handle on entitlements.
The Democrats are acting like they are crying about the sequestration but they are really laughing it up pretty good.
Democrats, they are the most ill-informed people I have ever met. I have friends that are Democrats, they are stupid. They only know about MSM sound bites that paint Republicans as old people death wishers, queer haters and single mother haters.
Over 70% of our prison population were raised in single mother homes. Queers have a normal life expectancy of 42 years, old people in this country will be required to go home and just die under Obama care. Somehow, with all the above Republicans still get the blame for what is wrong in society. Like I said, Democrats are idiots.
The problem is that too many of those dependent upon the military coffers think and act like Democrats.
IMO the GOP will lose the House in 2014 but not because of
Sequestration. There may very well be 20 million new Democrat voters with the passage of amnesty and Obamacare will be fully funded and operational.
So Davis is sitting on his hands wimpering?
Davis should be at every event in his state making three things clear:
1. Sequestration was Obama's idea/brainchild/solution and
2. Obama played political games instead of leading.
3. Obama personally ordered these particularl cuts, the type that hurt the most.
Just say this over and over again and the sequester goes away, along with the Democrats that brought it.
Yes, but more importantly, the MEDIA is blaming the 'Pubbies. That means that LIVs are probably going to take it out on the Republicans, in which case, SkyPilot is right.
The media always blames the pubbies.
The LIVs always vote for Democrats.
So what's new about that???
The military should quit their whining and cut the fat and while they are doing it demand that the fat in the DOE, DOE, DOJ, DOL, and other departments do the same.
Are you suggesting the DOD budget is 13% LESS this year than last year?
simple question. No hidden meaning or agenda.
I have discovered that most Freepers do not understand how deep or devastating these cuts really are. I can only imagine what that translates to for the general population of low information Americans, but I guarantee it is in the single digits.
The cuts were originally slated for $109 billion this year, but after the fiscal-cliff deal postponed the sequester for two months by finding alternate savings, the sequester will amount to $85 billion over the next 10 months. In 2013, nondefense programs will be cut by nine percent, and defense programs will be cut by 13 percent. If carried out over 10 years (as designed), the sequester will amount to $1.2 trillion in total.
The first installment of the sequester $85 billion worth affects the remaining 7 months of fiscal 2013, when ends September 30. Spending will decrease during this time by roughly 9% for domestic programs and 13% for defense programs. Social Security, Medicare benefits, and Medicaid are spared this budget axe."> I can even post for you the actual OMB letter in PDF format that re-states this.
The military has been under a triple fiscal assault.
1. The $487 Billion in real cuts that began in 2011
2. The Continuing Resolution that froze funding and has left the services short Billions in funds
3. The final knife across the the throat - the Sequester, which cuts so deeply into Operations and Maintenance because other funding lines are exempt or off limits (i.e. military pay).
Look at these slides. Look at them well.
This is a factual presentation that only highlights the devastation to the Navy. I guarantee you that all the services are in the same or worse shape.
The problem I see is that too many Freepers and Conservatives are listening to people like this regarding the Sequester.
He knows less about Sequestration than my house cat.
And that is saying something.
This is one of the best articles I have encountered that spells out, in very direct terms, the evisceration of the military caused by the triple fiscal assault.
In sequestration, president and Congress undermining military
I never click on links when I can't see the url. Just a thought, as I would guess that I am not alone.
That does not change the fact that:
A. The Republicans agreed to this Faustian bargain known as the 2011 Budget Control Act that devastates the US military
B. The Republicans have refused to stop Sequestration; on the contrary, they believe it is a "victory" and have embraced this betrayal of our military
Let me ask you something, and I want you to give me an honest answer.
If I took 20% of your income by tomorrow, would you have a problem with that? If the Government announced that Social Security recipients were to suddenly have their checks reduced by 20%, do you think they would be satisfied by telling them they still have a check?
We can do whatever semantic dances you want to regarding whether those checks are "deserved" or "already paid for" - the bottom line is when you cut income by that deep an amount that quickly, it is almost financially unsustainable for some families.
I have posted this here before but I will repeat the story. I know a single mother who is a low paid GS worker. She has a child with severe medical issues. She works hard - she does not take Food Stamps or hand outs. She pays her Federal, State, and property taxes.
She works, and for a Constitutional, worthy agency (Dept of Defense).
She, and thousands of others is going to be cut off at the knees.
This is not moral, it is not right.
When I posted that, I got a lot of Freeper hate posts and hate mail. Everyone has a hard luck story that they think is worse, or....the hatred for anyone getting a Federal paycheck runs so deep that the wombats come out of the woodwork.
People like that cannot make the moral distinction between someone working to better themselves and the fine institution of the US military, and an obese TSA agent feeling up your wife in Atlanta airport.
I cannot help people like that. If they do not have any discernment, I cannot give it to them through keyboard osmosis.
I'd be happy if the sequestration cut ALL of congress' salaries to zero. Then maybe they'd go home and stop bothering us. Nah, wouldn't happen. Plenty of lobbyists would pay them.
AS i recall the sequestration was suppose to be across the board, not spesfic to the military. If Obama has put it all on the military that is his doing not ours.
Either way the Sequestration needs to stand forever.
"If I took 20% of your income by tomorrow, would you have a problem with that? If the Government announced that Social Security recipients were to suddenly have their checks reduced by 20%, do you think they would be satisfied by telling them they still have a check?'
Of course I would have a problem, but as all of your income comes from my pocket, and I nether require nor desire your services I think the scam is that your still getting 80%.
That being said were it up to me I would much prefer to get rid of other programs and personals whom i find far more costly and undesirable to me. Starting with the ATF, DEA, FBI, Department of Education, ect..
The Federal army may be a threat to my rights but only in the long term, in the short term theses other Federal agency's are a very much more imedead threat to the rights & liberties of every living american.
Droping them from the pay roll would return to us much, much more than a mere salary.
However, I agree with you concerning the alphabet soup agencies and our precarious freedoms.
Im glad to hear you have been able to find 3 jobs in 5 years, Under Obama's rules there are many that cannot reach his new bar so offend.
I am sorry but that is not correct.
The Republicans overwhelmingly supported and voted for the 2011 Budget Control Act, which brougth us Sequestration. Boehner, Ryan, Cantor, and all of the other GOP heroes knew the language burdened the military with 50% of the cuts, and they also knew they had already cut the military by $487 Billion before Sequestration.
Boehner bragged that he got "89% of what I wanted" with the 2011 "deal."
I have no illusions of what and who Obama is. However, it is my own party that allowed the military to be screwed over and who will not lift a finger to stop this madness.
Well if that is true, I can't say i care all that much. As I mentioned before the Federal military is a long term threat to our liberty.
Particularly if we are to take any serous efforts to halt the progress of this evil the Federal Military will be used by said tyrant against us.
Been around a long time, and I have learned when data comes out this way, mish mash, upside down etc . . . a whole bunch a people have different agendas and most lie to further that agenda.
Undoubtedly, as was forewarned, the DOD has a more proportional hit than other departments.
However, the issue is actual dollars being spent. And "initially" I see possible apples and oranges being mixed here in the numbers being presented.
It appears some presenters are using "cuts" in sequester that was already budgeted in 2011. Typical double counting that we see all the time.
Allow me some time to digest your point of view.
Here is the OMB letter.
The difference between the 9% and the 13% when discussing Defense across the board cuts (and why it is really worse at 13%) is as the letter states: these cuts are now crammed into only 7 months for this fiscal year. Then the madness starts all over again....for another 9 years.
One last article explains why all of this is so destructive:
Sequester Insanity: Why the Pentagon budget cuts are far worse than you think
Both Rush, but to a greater extent Hannity (who is really not that bright) think they have discovered the secret to Nirvana because some Congressman explained to them once that in Baseline Budgets there is a projected increase per year to year.
Well, I hate to break it to them, but most budgets work that way, including company's budgets. There is this thingy called inflation, and many other factors involved.
I could throw the entire Navy and Air Force O&M budgets into reverse for an entire fiscal quarter simply by increasing the cost of oil per barrel by 15%.
I once asked an expert at the Defense Logistics Agency why the Dept of Defense simply build more storage facilities, buy massive quantities of fuel when prices were low, and then sell the excess as needed.
He said that would amount to hedging, and it was prohibited by Congress.
I pressed further, and he explained to me that the the Government does not run the government - K Street lobbyist do.
It was a bit of an oversimplification, but he had a point.
By the way, love your screen name.
"The Federal army may be a threat to my rights but only in the long term, in the short term theses other Federal agencys are a very much more imedead threat to the rights & liberties of every living american."
@Monorprise Excuse you ?
The very fact that you have the Freedom to say something as ludicrous as this came from the sacrifices of our veterans.
Keep that in mind.
Zients writes . . .
The Joint Committee sequestration is a blunt and indiscriminate instrument. It was never intended to be implemented and does not represent a responsible way for our Nation to achieve deficit reduction.
Wow, you lay cards on the table, you better be ready to play. If not resign and leave town. Further proof of this administration immaturity
Zients continues to write . . .
On multiple occasions, the President has proposed comprehensive and balanced deficit reduction plans to avoid sequestration.
REALLY? What might that be . . . oh yeah, more tax increases. Very disingenuous. Again not serious minded.
Seriously, If I presented that tone of letter to my CEO in a crucial board meeting, thinking I would have to explain why I still work there.
Again Zients "appears" and I will check to see, he "appears" to be double counting non exempt and non exempt non defense spending. I hate when smart ass bureaucrats do that. Thats why they would never last in the private sector.
Yes, I will keep an open mind and look for the truth. Thank you for sharing
"The Federal army may be a threat to my rights but only in the long term, in the short term theses other Federal agencys are a very much more imedead threat to the rights & liberties of every living american.
@Monorprise Excuse you ?
The very fact that you have the Freedom to say something as ludicrous as this came from the sacrifices of our veterans.
Keep that in mind.
I have no dispute with the sacrifices of current or past veterans.
I simply believe that the day will come when future "veterans" will levy war upon our States & people in the interest of securing & extending the power of Washington.
Then they will not be sacrifing for my freedom of speech or any freedom at all for that matter. Merely Washington's power to rule without the consent of the governed.
Zients or his staff writes . . .(page 1, Basis of Calculations)
As provided by section 101(b) of the CR,
whenever an amount designated for OCO/GWOT (Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)pursuant to section 251(b) (2)(A) of BBEDCA in either the Department of Defense Apropriations Act, 2012 (division A of Pub. L. 112-74) or in the Military onstruction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (division H of Pub. L. 112-74) differs from the amount in the Presidents FY 2013 Budget request, the annualized level equals the amount in the Presidents FY 2013 Budget request. The CR levels are also adjusted for any transfers mandated by law.
You know your article is from slate?
The 50% "cut means the military wont have as much $ as it thought, but it will still be more than last year
If the military had to, could it survive next year on what it spent this year?
I sure as hell could
Utter nonsense. The folks who join our all volunteer military would never do so, since they are, for the most part, Conservatives.
That doesn't hold true for the thugs who join BATFE, nor would I put it past Chairman Obama to create his own army, the way Hitler did with the SS.
He did promise to do so, right ?
I went to many sites, mostly .gov, but of course they were full of double speak. Found a site that explained it in plain english. Of course you will not accept it since it is a "K Street source. LOL.
Be careful making broad generalizations like the person you talked to. As you know, there are two sides to every sword.
Anyways I found this source.
An excellent, non BS plain english explanation. Start at page 9
I will not tell you what to conclude, but for me I walk away with 2 items.
1. There will be a "real" dollar cut to the DOD
2. Considering OCO, mandatory expenditures, outlays, and awarded contracts . . . the total cut over 9 years is less than 5 percent.
Who is to blame is all thats left to argue about. I dont waste my time on that crap. changes nothing
The Dept of Defense is not necessarily a Constitutional agency -- in fact, it could be easily argued that it is not: the Constitution only allows for the Army and Navy (Marines are a sub-department of the Navy), which means that the Air Force is extra-constitutional. Thus the DoD cannot be said to be wholly constitutional.
It could be argued that the Department of Transportation is more Constitutional: this is because the Congress is supposed to make commerce between the States regular, which is much of what the DOT does (though it could be pruned very much, but that is like most government agencies in general); the Post Office is another agency, being explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, which is more Constitutional than the DoD.
I think that is a bit of a stretch.
The founders clearly intended for the nation's common Defense - so much so that it is in the preamble.
The argument you advanced regarding commerce has been utilized by every tyrant-wannabe, Socialist, and Communist in US Congressional history as an excuse to impinge on American freedoms, from everything from gun ownership to health care.
Which is why I said that it could be argued, rather than actually arguing it.
The founders clearly intended for the nation's common Defense - so much so that it is in the preamble.
Danger lies that way -- the preamble also mentions providing for [general] welfare.
The purpose of a preamble is to provide a rationale/reason that such a document is being written; it is therefore an explanatory/clarification section rather than a mandate. (Besides, if there's a preamble that everyone needs to know it's that of the Bill of Rights rather than that of the Constitution: if more people read the Bill of Rights with the clarifying statement of its preamble fixed firmly in their minds then things like gun control or TSA or no-knock raids wouldn't exist or even "be on the table".)
The argument you advanced regarding commerce has been utilized by every tyrant-wannabe, Socialist, and Communist in US Congressional history as an excuse to impinge on American freedoms, from everything from gun ownership to health care.
And the only reason that is the case is because the government has undermined itself: the only way they establish such 'precedent'* (spit) is to violate all sound reasoning. In Wickard v Filburn, the case they use to justify such expansion, their reasoning can be summed up as: even things that are never entered into the general market could impact their owner/producer's consumption and thereby impact the market, the subsequent impact on the market of his [non]participation is therefore reason that his activities can be regulated and prescribed by congress. -- This faulty reasoning is further expanded in Raich where they went so far as to say that someone growing a crop of marijuana for their own use could be regulated despite there being no [interstate] market for it because such market is banned by the Congress's own anti-drug laws. This makes the Congress both immune from undermining themselves AND from any restraint imposed on them by the Constitution.
BTW -- The Bill of Rights, amending the Constitution, should be viewed as lawfully superior to the rest of the Constitution [and prior amendments] (this is the effect of altering the Constitution); with this view, the Government cannot lawfully regulate commerce to the detriment of arms as the Second Amendment does indeed say that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed: being written in the passive voice the actor, and the method thereof, are irrelevant.
* - "Precedent" is nothing less than the judiciary playing the children's game "Telephone" with your liberties and [legal-]rights. The judicial system has elevated 'precedent' to the level of the Constitution, and in so doing have devalued the Constitution and, indeed, made it less than the 'historic ruling' which they use to interpret it.
No ID to vote! The only purpose this serves is to foster oter fraud.
Then there's the machines that we use. . . .
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Heated steering wheel: Ditto for the sweet leather-wrapped steerage. Otherwise, in frigid temps you'll need gloves or drive with your knees. My next wish is a cooling option for those sizzling summer months enduring blistered palms.
Heads-up display: The goal is to keep your peepers looking at what's ahead -- not constantly averting attention towards the bright shiny console display. Pertinent information shown on the windshield is genius and prevents driver distraction.
Upgraded rims: There's a reason flashy concept models have eye-popping wheels. Nothing sets off a car's appearance than unique shiny or blacked-out spheres of metal. As my wife says, "A beautiful car with standard rims is like wearing a custom suit with crappy shoes." Touché.
Electronic Stability Control: When detecting a skid, it applies a calibrated amount of braking on only one side of the vehicle in an attempt to both slow you down and help "steer" the vehicle back toward the driver's intended direction. Very worthy for those impending catastrophic moments.
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Diesel fuel: Long gone are the days of spewing smoke, carbon-encrusted bumpers and clickety-click engine noises. Today's diesel engines last longer, have stupendous torque and offer far better gas mileage than their pricey hybrid counterparts. In fact, every gas-guzzling SUV should offer a diesel option. It's time we Americans follow our European friends who've embraced the big D for years.
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- Bluetooth phone calls: This should be a must-have hands-free function. Yet, while I hear conversations perfectly, those on the other end often fight through static and garble. Some are clearly better than others, but my dear sainted Mom proclaims none of the cars' "toothing" qualities sound nearly as clear when talking directly into the phone. It's high time engineers make a Bluetooth call listenable on both ends.
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Voice activation: It's incredible -- when it works. Some systems understand the spoken word to command its functions while others respond as if I'm speaking Farsi.
CD slot: In this age of streaming mp3 files, I'm betting this soon disappears like the 8-Track and cassette tape slots. R.I.P.
DVD movie capability: Okay, maybe for the kids, but doesn't everyone in this price category own electronic tablets? That way, the tykes can each watch what they want and play video games as well. The $1,500-$2,500 added cost (and allure to thieves) makes it a dubious expense.

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In short: Well organised low-key trail runIn full: Great job or organisation by Jay and team at Sussex Trail events. Small field (<70 on the day) but obviously put a lot of work into it - sufficient markings (route is pretty well signed anyway), well spaced and well stocked feed stations, very friendly group of people and runners.The route isn't the most inspiring - I found it pretty monotonous at times, but knew what to expect so it became more of a mental battle. Nice box to tick though. Mostly flat and hard underfoot. Not sure I'd do it again as a result, but that's personal preference - would like a few more hills and bit more scenery.A proper trail event though, by runners for runners. Well done guys.Date of review: October 7, 2013
In short: Just fabulousIn full: Third time I've done this race (full marathon). Everything about it is just fantastic, and, amazingly, they seem to find ways of improving it every year. It's a glorious route, multi terrain with several playful inclines (and one big one), wonderful scenery and always something different look at. Pre race info, check in, bag store, marshalling, finish line, goody bag all just marvellous. For £20 or so, you get a million feed stations, chip timing, hundreds of cheery marshalls (I am staggered at the comment below about being 'blanked'), a well marked route plus a great tee shirt, commemorative mug and a medal at the end, where you are played in by a brass band and can get a massage for a fiver. Loved the people in fancy dress in the woods near the end, really made me chuckle. Brilliant job all round, very difficult to see how his event can be improved (more loos,perhaps)Date of review: September 16, 2013
In short: Wow, what a day............In full: Approached this with a large degree of trepidation given the distance. Although I had some issues en route (sore leg and stomach problems) the organisation was simply faultless. Relaxed start with refreshments, unbelievable number of route markers, seriously good and well spaced rest stops (including hot food at some, medical facilities, huge selection of snacks including at one a full pick 'n' mix stand !) Glorious route, mixed terrain and hugely scenic - exceptionally well planned. Major rest stop just after half way was enormous and even included an hilarious MC keeping the crowds entertained. Finish line, at Brighton Racecourse, was also awesome and a great sight ! Sensationally good job by the Action team and a truly memorable experience, but as you'd expect from the distance it is not to be taken lightly - very long way and technically difficult in places with woodland sections, some v large hills and a mix of terrain. Date of review: May 26, 2013
In short: Faultless.......but seriously toughIn full: Had my ar*e handed to me on a plate by this event, oddly finding it much tougher this year than last despite the lack of mud. Various things I can put that down to, but as an organised race this is about as good as it gets. Close parking, nice relaxed atmosphere, short loo queues, easy number pickup, amazing value at £20, loads of feeding stations, well spaced and lots of cheery and enthusiastic marshalls. Great medal, rapid results service, loads of home made goodies at the end. Top, top organisation. The course is spectacular, with wonderful views on a clear day, a mix of terrain - fields, lots of tricky rutted tracks, wooded sections, short tarmac sections and some gates. It is also seriously hard, and was more so on a warm breezy day. The hills you'll encounter here are immense, and there are lots of them - one of the hardest races out there in my view - but do it, it's a great event for a great cause, and finishing will leave you glowing for several days. well done Worthing and District Rotary clubs - top, top job. Date of review: May 9, 2013
In short: Just sensational. That's all. In full: Fabulous, fabulous event. Had some 'personal challenges' to overome during the later part of the race due to doing Brighton the week before but everything about this event rocks. I'm not a big road race fan, prefer trails, but everyone should do this once. Sixth time for me and first for a couple of years, but the organisation is absoultely faultless. This year, perhaps due to the combined good weather, Olympic feelgood factor, Mo's appearance and finally the events in Boston the crowds were unbelievable and really made this event. It was like a 26.2 mile long street party and for the first time I found it genuinely uplifting. As regards some of the niggles - I was in blue/pen 4 and it wasn't really too congested - I easily maintained a sub 9 min mile pace from the start. I did trip on a bottle but should've been looking where I was going (VLM should look into the collapsible Iconiq water pouches - they're brilliant). A few idiots will always veer across, but you need to be alert to them. Truly a day to remember, thank you VLM and supporting Londoners - you should be very, very proud.Date of review: April 30, 2013
In short: Well done BM Team, volunteers and brilliant corwds of supporters, truly great eventIn full: Excellent event which improves year on year and a great alternative (and preferable in my view) to London. Crowds this year were sensational - big, noisy and hugely supportive. The City has really taken to this event and it shows. Couple of worries I'd point out-the route out to Ovingdean seemed to be unnecessarily narrowed. For us mid-pack plodders, this meant it was a bit too crowded in the 5-8 mile section. A further increase in numbers would be a problem-the red start pen wasn't big enough for the numbers - we were bunched on the grass (mud !)at the start (although the following pen was held back until we'd gone - top marks for that)-would have preferred number to be posted outThat said, will definitely do this again (already entered for next year at the ExPo) and hats off to the organising team, the army of volunteers, the cavalcade of motors, the crowds and locals for making this a truly memorable event that now runs like clockwork. Date of review: April 15, 2013
In short: Tough.....In full: Perfect weather for the race this year after the mud-fest of last year. Another great job by Steyning AC - lovely (but hard as nails) route, friendly marshalls, plenty of feed/water stations, easy check in and perfect finish, with a full English breakfast quickly served. Good facilities at the School for the start/finish too. There was a slight issue with some early starters taking a wrong turning, Steyning AC generously offered anyone affected free entry next year. I hope no-one takes them up on the offer - races like this aren't all about times, but enjoying the whole thing. Had a mediocre run myself including a tumble, but well done Steyning for staging another excellent event. See you next year. Date of review: March 4, 2013
In short: Highly recommendedIn full: Did the inaugural race 2 years ago, missed last year. Nothing has changed - this remains one of the best organised races I've taken part in, and one of the most interesting, scenic routes.You name it, it works - start/finish location (just of main A31), parking, number collection, bag drop, refreshments, course marshalling (magnificent), post-race refreshments, massage etc, brass band to welcome you back etc. Chip timing also included for the very modest entry fee whoch included a nice memento T shirt. Very well marked and marshalled course (almost no mile markers but who cares) with a wide variety of terrain including roads, footpaths, fields, woodland paths, sand and a few stiles and gates. Course is generally dry and road shoes were fine. Quite hilly in parts - one big climb (St Marthas) and several longish drags, but lots of long downhill bits to recover. Not a PB course but a challenging day out on the North Downs. Course is very narrow in parts but as long as numbers don't increase too much this isn't a problem. I didn't come across anyone who was getting stressed about being held up.Huge well done to Farnham and Weyside Rotary for putting on this top event. Date of review: September 17, 2012
In short: Nice low key event, but hard as nailsIn full: Second attempt at this for me after DNF last year with a torn calf. Managed to finish this year but much slower than expected as really struggled with the heat. I'm local so know the route well (although it didn't stop me taking a detour at Rodmell, missing a footpath), it's lovely, although several very long & hard climbs in both directions, but more so on the way back on this out and back route (beware). Nice informal start, refreshments available, only two aid stations (you must carry water), both 'minimalist' but fine. Souvenir T-shirt included, so an absolute bargain at £10 entry. Will come back next year and hope to cope a bit better - many thanks to all at HHH for a nice day out. Date of review: July 23, 2012
In short: Great eventIn full: Well the dodgy monsoon weather held off for the day, and the fast-draining South Downs were mostly dry despite the amount of rain in the week and the views were stunning. Third time doing this race (full marathon) for me and all the hills were still in the same places, and just as steep. Superb organisation, great marshalls, well spaced drink stations, lovely chilled out start area at the college (with good refreshments available) and a good finish area. Goody bag was well filled and tech tee was provided this year. Massive course PB for me so obviously very happy but regardless of that this is a fabulous event dominated by the toughness and beauty of the course. Well done to all at 2:09 for putting this top event together. See you next year. Date of review: June 9, 2012
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Yesterday, Secretary Clinton met with Czech Republic Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg, whose country currently holds the Presidency of the European Union. Following remarks, they took questions from the press on Iran, North Korea and missile defense.
Secretary Clinton said: "The minister and I just had a wide-ranging, good discussion about global, European, and bilateral issues. The Czech Republic is an important ally of the United States and, of course, our two nations share a strong commitment to defense, development, and human rights. And we are dedicated to strengthening our transatlantic alliance. I also welcomed the foreign minister in his current European Union presidency role. The U.S. and Europe have great responsibilities in the world, especially at this time of global challenges and opportunities. And the United States appreciates Czech leadership on such key issues as Afghanistan, energy security, and the Middle East.
It was also a pleasure for me to particularly thank the Czech Republic for being at the forefront of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, with a commitment of 500 troops and leadership of the Logar Provincial Reconstruction Team. Europe and the United States, the Czech Republic and the United States, we have a big, important agenda before us. And I'm confident, as I told the minister, that our shared values, our common objectives, our commitment to freedom will continue to strengthen and deepen our partnership."
When asked about Iran, Secretary Clinton said: "We have been very clear that, as the Vice President discussed in Munich over the weekend, as the President said again last night, there is an opportunity for the Iranian Government to demonstrate a willingness to unclench their fist and to begin a serious and responsible discussion about a range of matters.
We still persist in our view that Iran should not obtain nuclear weapons, that it would be a very unfortunate course for them to pursue. And we hope that there will be opportunities in the future for us to develop a better understanding of one another and to work out a way of talking that would produce positive results for the people of Iran."
You may watch video or read the full transcript of the Secretary's remarks.
Longfield in Wisconsin writes:
Czech Republic Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg, whose country currently holds the Presidency of the European Union. Hillary Clinton is keeping fresh communications open with our foreign dignitaries. This is very important to let these countries know our positions we hold towards Iranian affairs. She is keeping these communication open and current on our positions we will up hold on the foreign front.
Have read several of the Clintons books. Found them to be interesting reading.
Great and well done job Hillary.
Best Regards,
Terry in Connecticut writes:
I hope Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gets a lot more face time than she is getting now starting with her trips abroad next week. It seems the others are getting a lot of foriegn policy exposure than the chief diplomat in Hillary Clinton. What gives?
Patricia in New York writes:
I echo the sentiments of Terry from Ct.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
The Czech foreign Minister, sounded like he had the same cough+Cold thing i had a week ago. This cold must be going around. I like that Hillary is renewing our friendships with the other Countrys. I think that her trip to Asia is a great idea. Hope she has time to try their Seafood, it looked good on the travel channel.
Cya :)
Ralph in New York writes:
Hopefully, the suit he is wearing is not an example of the State of Affairs in CZ.
Eurocraft was one of the best manufactures of clothing worldwide at one time...many of their goods were labeled Italy, Spain, Germany and France, though made in CZ...their small weapons as the AK-7 and AK 49 were also of the highest quality...at one time.
I presume all the presures of State have left Minister Karel Schwarzenberg as he appears herein.


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Alabama's Kelsie Dunne named Player of the Week
OKLAHOMA CITY – In its final selection of the 2010 season, the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today that Alabama's Kelsie Dunne (Port Orange, Fla.) is the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week for the week of May 10-16. Dunne helped lead her team to an SEC Tournament Championship with an undefeated 3-0 record, which helped the Crimson Tide to clinch a No. 1 seed for the post-season tournament.
The junior pitcher did what no Crimson Tide pitcher had done before in SEC Tournament play – take the ball in all three games and earn the win in each. Dunne posted a 3-0 record with a 1.84 ERA en route to earning SEC Tournament MVP honors. The right-hander struck out 30 in 19 innings and held opponents to just a .152 average. Dunne struck out eight or more in each contest and extended her winning streak to 14 straight starts.
"This is a great honor but I couldn't do it without the play of my teammates," Dunne said. "Coach Murphy called my name this weekend and I was ready to go. I just think it's awesome to play with the team that we have because I know going out there we are going to score runs and they are going to play great defense behind me, so it is very comforting to go out there with such an amazing team. We just look forward to keeping this thing going."
In the opening game against Arkansas, Dunne struck out eight and allowed just two hits in five innings. In the semis against Tennessee she fanned 13 in the complete game effort and scattered three hits and allowed just one earned run. In the title game Dunne allowed four runs on five hits and struck out nine. Over her last 14 starts the right-hander is a perfect 14-0 with a 1.01 ERA. She has struck out 136 in 83 innings and tossed 11 complete games while holding opponents to a meager .150 batting average.
"Kelsi has been at her best at the right time for us," Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy said. "She got big all weekend and led us to the championship. We have never given the ball to only one pitcher at the tournament and she only got stronger as the week went on. She definitely earned the MVP."
This is the second time in Dunne's career that she has received this award but it is the first time for Alabama player this season.
About ASA
The Amateur Softball Association, founded in 1933, is the National Governing Body of softball in the United States and a member of the United States Olympic Committee. The ASA has become one of the nation's largest sports organizations and now sanctions competition in every state through a network of 76 local associations. The ASA has grown from a few hundred teams in the early days to over 240,000 teams today, representing a membership of more than three million. For more information on the ASA, visit http://www.asasoftball.com/.
About USA Softball
USA Softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the ASA that links the USA Men's, Women's, Junior Boys' and Junior Girls' National Team programs together. USA Softball is responsible for training, equipping and promoting these four National Teams to compete in international and domestic competitions. The USA Softball Women's National Team is one of the only two women's sports involved in the Olympic movement to capture three consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games since 1996. The U.S. women have also won eight World Championship titles including the last six consecutive as well as claimed two World Cup of Softball titles. For more information about USA Softball, please visit http://www.usasoftball.com/.


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The state of New York has approved $1.2 billion incentives for Advanced Micro Devices and the Foundry Company (TFC) to build a manufacturing facility in the Luther Forest Technology Campus about 10 miles north of Saratoga Springs. The companies may now proceed with the construction.
The $1.2 billion is a combination of tax breaks and cash for TFC, a joint-venture between Advanced Micro Devices and Advanced Technology Investment Company, which will build and operate the fab, which cost may be as high as $4.6 billion. The plant will employ about 1465 people.
A public hearing regarding the incentives will be held December 10 at the Luther Forest site, reports San Jose Business Journal. Public hearings are often held when Empire State Development awards tax breaks or grants to a company for a project. The state Public Authorities Control Board must also approve the transfer before it becomes official. That board's next scheduled meeting is December 17, 2008.
The fab in New York is projected to start producing chips using 32nm process technology in 2012 and ramp up to full production in 2013.
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For one thing, audiences were taking notice of the glamorous young woman at the keys.
"Lola has an extraordinary ability to communicate with the audience," says Misha Levintas, her manager. "Every time she takes the stage, I know there are people in the audience who are touched in the most profound way. I have witnessed it on many occasions, and to me that is more valuable than any critical acclaim or financial success. It is what performing art is all about."
Still, Astanova is very hard on herself.
"It's my personality," she says. "You take all the good things for granted and try to improve on all the things you think you can do better. It's the discipline from growing up and working with the teachers I've had that were perfectionists and wanted every little detail to be perfect. I'm very critical of myself and wish I could change that, but I don't think I can so it doesn't make life easier for me."
Another thing she can't change: her passion for high fashion. Despite her obvious musical talents, some listeners pay a lot of attention to Astanova's striking looks, glamorous style and seemingly impractical stilettos.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it," says Astanova, a self-described beauty product junkie who is known to wear gowns by Chanel and Tom Ford, among other designers. "The founding fathers of classical music—Wagner, Liszt, Chopin and so on—were very fashionable people who dressed impeccably. I read a story about Chopin once where he was complaining about how he couldn't afford to buy this fabulous pair of gloves he had seen. So that's how we know he was into fashion. There's nothing wrong with that. I think it's a sign of respect for the audience, who dresses up and sees a night of classical music as a social outing."
When she's not performing or practicing, Astanova says she likes to spend time at the beach or by the pool. She's an avid reader too, devouring everything from Russian fiction by Fyodor Dostoevsky to philosophical tracts by Arthur Schopenhauer. The latter, it's worth noting, wrote the world was driven by a continually dissatisfied will and continually sought satisfaction, a philosophy that must speak to the perfectionist Astanova.
"I will always try to take chances and experiment," she says. "I do not think that classical music can remain the same as it was 100 years ago. I will always try to do something that feels interesting or unusual or could be exciting for the audience. That's the purpose of an artist, to ask questions, rather than have all the answers."
Astanova visits Palm Beach frequently and says she is fortunate to have forged so many friendships in the town.
"It is a wonderful community and I always love performing there because I feel like people love classical music and are knowledgeable about it," she says.
Astanova will spend the fall touring Europe, Australia and the United States. At press time, the Palm Beach Symphony was negotiating two concerts with Astanova for its next season. Astanova will also be developing more videos for her YouTube series "La Musique et L'Ardeur" (Music and Passion), which features interviews with and performances by the pianist in high-definition video. Although Van Cliburn and Chopin didn't have Twitter accounts, Astanova does, and she keeps fans updated about her performances, interviews and downtime at @followlola.
Social media is helping her connect with a new generation of classical music lovers, she says.
"Nowadays, I think some of the biggest pop stars shoot to get videos on YouTube because that's where people get their information now," she says. "If you have something to say, your career will continue."
And the fans who keep on clicking on Astanova's videos will make sure she's heard loud and clear.
Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
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Low crop prices, high rentals mean risk for farmers in 2014
MARSHALL – If corn and soy prices remain low, farmers might not make a profit in 2014, according to a report by the University of Minnesota Extension.
U of M Extension Educator Dave Bau calculated the increase of cropland rental rates over the past five years at 10.8 percent for the state overall and 12.1 percent for the 14 counties of southwest Minnesota. Assuming a 12.1 percent rate of increase, cropland rental in the region will average about $264 per acre.
Bau has just completed a series of 25 farmland rental workshops across the state where he discussed the dramatic change in the outlook for 2014 compared with 2013. Calculating all input costs, including cropland rental, Bau said if current prices remain the same, farmers will suffer losses next year.
"If prices don't rebound, farmers will lose money next year," Bau said. "If farmers get $5 a bushel for corn and $12 a bushel for soybeans next year it'll work out. If they don't, it won't be very nice."
Input costs include seed, fertilizer, fuel, and maintenance as well as land rental. However land rental prices may be most subject to market pressure to decline or at least remain constant, according to Bau.
"It's a topic that's been coming up frequently among farmers who are our core members and the board," said Adam Czech, public relations manager of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. "Prices are down, but we're not seeing input costs and rental coming down. Landowners may be thinking they can still get prices they have and not really have to drop yet. It's taking the land rental market a little bit longer to work itself out."
When corn rose to $7 per bushel, many farmers went to corn-on-corn cropping in subsequent years and putting more of their land in corn and less in soy. Current price trends may favor a more balanced approach to planting.
"If 48 bushels an acre of soy at $11.50 per bushel makes up for loss of income from corn in 2014, well, there's been a lot of discussion of less corn-on-corn and more 50-50," said Sam Ziegler, director of marketing programs for Minnesota Soy. "Prices are telling farmers soybeans are looking to be more attractive."


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In November 2006, ReganBooks (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) announced that it was publishing a book by O. J. Simpson, If I Did It. Publisher Judith Regan told the Associated Press, "This is an historic case, and I consider this his confession." In an interview promoting his new book on Fox News (which, like Regan Books, is owned by News Corp), Simpson offered such incriminating observations as: "I don't think any two people could be murdered without everybody being covered in blood." The announcement of the book was met with a barrage of criticism. Ron Goldman's sister, Kim Goldman, on CNN's Larry King Live, expressed the outrage of victims: "He's telling us one more time, 'I'm gonna continue to get away with killing your family members and I'm not gonna honor the judgment and look at me, ha, ha, ha."' The criticism caused HarperCollins to recall the book and Fox to cancel the Simpson interview. In January 2007, Newsweek magazine obtained a copy for a chapter from the book. The chapter contained numerous statements that would seem nonsensical if not made by the murderer of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, despite the insistence of Simpson's lawyer that the account is "purely hypothetical."
In September 2007, Beaufort Books published If I Did It, with profits from the sale going to the Goldman family. (The book soared to #1 on Amazon.)
Chapter 6: The Night in Question
Motive and State of Mind
According to Simpson's account (which Newsweek describes as employing "the classic language of a wife abuser"), Nicole Brown shared much of the blame for her own death. Simpson calls her the "enemy" and expresses outrage that she would flirt openly with other men in front of their children. He admits to seething with anger on June 12, 1994, the day of the double-murder.
At the Scene of the Crime
After downing a meal with Kato Kaelin, Simpson (dressed in a dark sweat suit) speeds over to Nicole's condo in Brentwood. He parks in the alley, puts on a knit wool cap and gloves, and grabs the knife he keeps in his Bronco. According to Simpson, his intent at this point his to scare his ex-wife, not kill her.
Encounter with Ronald Goldman
After entering the property through a broken gate, Simpson sees Ronald Goldman arriving at the condo. Simpson, in this tell-nearly-all chapter, reports that he accuses Goldman of planning to sleep with Nicole, which Goldman denies. Nicole tells Simpson to leave Goldman alone--that he was just returning glasses she had left in a restaurant. But Nicole's Akita, when it wags its tail to greet Ron, convinces Simpson that Ronald and Nicole have a sexual relationship. Simpson yells at Goldman: "You've been here before!"
Murder (It Seems)
In Simpson's account, Nicole charges at him like "a banshee," falling and smacking her head on the concrete. When Goldman drops to a "karate stance", Simpson loses it. In what amounts in almost anyone's book as a confession, Simpson writes: "Then something went horribly wrong, and I know what happened, but I can't tell you how." Later, in a taped interview to promote the book that was never aired on television, Simpson (according to a partial transcript obtained by the New York Times) said that after "this guy kind of got into a karate thing...I remember I grabbed the knife." Asked in the interview whether he removed his glove before grabbing the knife, Simpson replied, "You know, I had no conscious memory of doing that, but obviously I must have because they found a glove there."
Fleeing the Scene
Simpson describes himself as soaked in blood and holding a bloody knife, with Goldman and Nicole dead in front of him. He strips to his socks before re-entering his Bronco. (What happened to the rest of the bloody clothes remains a mystery; Simpson's bloody socks were discovered in the bedroom of his home on Rockingham.) Seeing the limo parked in front of his house, Simpson enters the estate along a darkened pathway, banging loudly into an air conditioner for Kaelin's bedroom as he attempts to do so.
The Twist
In Simpson's story, he places a second man, a friend named "Charlie," with him at the time of the murders. Charlie, Simpson reports, attempts to stop Simpson from doing what he's doing--committing murder, presumably.
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the most important jury that's come along in a decade," he said. "This
is a
watershed case. . . a case kids in law school are going to read about."
the trial, Judge Lodge had ruled that Spence had to remain in one
something the lawyer called "a spastic embrace" with the podium. Now
Spence was
allowed to move around the courtroom and he ran like an unleashed dog.
walked over and knelt next to Randy, looking into his eyes. "Randy,
I'll tell
you what you're guilty of. You're guilty of being one stubborn mother.
You are
guilty of being afraid." He looked up the jury. "And aren't we all
guilty of
being afraid?"
threw everything he could think of into his argument. This was no time
to be
subtle. He accused the government of a cover-up and spun out new
was murdered because they thought she was a witness at the roadblock.
own men shot him. He told a story about a talking swan and another
about a boy
who crushes a bird. Federal agents were "the
a man stumbling around in a dark room, Spence's argument was all over
the place
until—as always—he found the switch and turned on the lights.
voice boomed through the courtroom. "Marshals aren't supposed to shoot
boys in the back!" Sara shuddered. "A little boy whose voice hadn't
changed!" Rachel sat up straight and squeezed her aunt's hand. "This is
a man
who has been the victim of a smear and had his wife and son killed. And
I don't
want him hurt anymore.
is a murder case," Spence said. "But the people who committed the
murder have
not been charged, and the people who committed the murder are not here
Weaver was not a criminal," Spence said. "He had no propensity to
crimes. This is a man who never even had a traffic accident, never even
had a
traffic ticket. Never been charged with a crime of any kind and
honorably served
his country.
want to talk to you about. . . punishment. Randy Weaver would willingly
go to
the penitentiary for the rest of his life if he could have his boy
back. Randy
Weaver would go to the penitentiary for the rest of his life. . . if he
could have
Vicki back. Hasn't he been punished enough? Doesn't this terror and
this horror
have to end sometime? Shouldn't it end with you, and shouldn't it end
having to compromise? Shouldn't this jury have the courage to stand up
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Unwilling to fight the ACLU, Mobile County, Alabama schools have agreed to end mandatory single-sex classes. According to the civil liberties group, the sex segregation included a ban on boys and girls talking in the hallways or at lunch.
. . . at Hankins Middle School this year, teachers had been instructed to treat boys and girls differently. At a teacher training, teachers were informed that boys should be taught about "heroic behavior" but that girls should learn "good character." Teachers were told that male hormone levels directly relate to success at "traditional male tasks" but that when stress levels rise in an adolescent girl's brain, "other things shut down."
A story in the Mobile Press-Register reported that a language arts exercise for sixth grade girls involved asking the girls to use as many descriptive words as possible to describe their dream wedding cake, while the boys were asked to brainstorm action verbs used in sports.
According to Mark Jones, whose son Jacob attends Hankins Middle School, the school principal told him that the changes at Hankins were necessary because boys' and girls' brains are so different that they needed different curriculums.
If true, that's sounds awfully extreme. I wonder if the crackpot "Crockus" is involved.
While the Press-Register bemoans the loss of the single-sex program, the solution seems simple: Let parents choose single-sex or coed classes for their children and study the results.
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Mariam Adam, Vice President
Darrell Grant, Vice President
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David Skidmore, Secretary
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Caroline Marshall, Treasurer
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Margaret M. Lioi
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Armando Castellano
French Horn / Artistic Director, Quinteto Latino
Aloysia Friedmann
Violinist / Violist / Artistic Director, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Mimi Hwang
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Trumpeter / Chair of Brass, Berklee College of Music
John Kirk
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Signs point to dirty tricks in City Council election
By JANET ZINK
Published February 20, 2007
TAMPA - City Council candidate Gwen Miller's front yard has never seen so much dirt.
She woke Monday to find campaign signs along her driveway plugging her five opponents.
Her own campaign sign had a note attached to it with a rumor romantically linking Tampa police Chief Stephen Hogue with his department's spokeswoman, Laura McElroy.
Hogue, in a written response Monday, called the rumor completely false, and "a desperate attempt to sway voter attention away from the real issues that affect our citizens and community." McElroy said the note was politically motivated and hurtful.
Miller's husband, Les Miller, a longtime politician who served 14 years in the state Legislature, called the incident scary.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Drugstore Makeup Haul
I'm back with another video. This is a haul devoted strictly to drugstore makeup. I found some really great items that I've started using on a regular basis. A lot of these products are great for back to school and I've even stuck some of them in my professional makeup kit.
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Check out my video!
Here are some of the items I picked up:
ELF eyshadow primer $3: Works pretty good on my normal/dry lids...but those with oily lids might have some issues.
Milani Infinite Liquid Liner $5.49: If you're looking for a dupe for MAC's liquid last liners this is it. The formula is pretty thick but believe me, it will not budge. I had it on my hand for three days! Wipe the excess off the brush before you apply. Great for crying brides!
There are a bunch of other products I picked up but I couldn't find pictures for them, so you'll have to check out the video! This includes: ELF brushes and Oil Blotting Sheets, NYC Bronzer in Bronze Gold, and Studio Tools Crease Brush.
I've been using these products whenever I apply makeup. This look is the same makeup I rocked in my Avon Hair Blowout vid. I wanted to film a tutorial for it but of course I forgot to press record, lol. You'll find a lot of FOTDs coming up where I use these drugstore palettes. Stay tuned!
FTC Disclosure: All items purchased by me.
Atlanta Makeup Artist
5 comments:
- Marie A.K.A. ReeReeKins said...
That Studio Tools crease brush is the business! I have no idea how many of them I have in my kit lol.....
- August 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Burke said...
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- August 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM
- hanidee said...
I love the Milani Infinite Liners and the Studio Tools Crease brush! Two of my all-time favorite items!
- August 18, 2010 at 1:30 PM
- Casey J. Hobbs said...
Great looks Ren. At which TARGET did you find these items? I live ih Atlanta and would love to pick up some of the elf products without having to order them from the site.
- August 18, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- cjx3pooh said...
I wish my Target carried the Mineral eyeshadow primer; I have oily lids & it works great for me! (Still creases after ~6 hrs but that's pretty good)
Studio Tools brushes are awesome :)
- August 22, 2010 at 3:46 PM


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States legally recognize the interior design profession through interior design legislation. The legislation establishes minimum standards of qualification that an interior designer has to meet to become registered in the state. Interior design legislation protects and benefits public health, safety and welfare.
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