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Veteran actors John Hutchinson and Marilyn Kamelgarn will appear in "Friends," the story of two senior citizens who meet on a park bench in New York City's Central Park - with surprising results! The lighthearted dialogue carries a theme of loneliness that plumbs the emotions at several levels as the two characters learn about establishing new relationships. The well-paced drama by Peter Levy premiered in San Francisco in 2003 and has played in theaters around the Bay Area.
Hutchinson and Kamelgarn both have over 50 years experience acting at venues including ACT, Theatre Works, and The Masquers, and have directed productions at theaters in San Francisco, Seattle, and Hawaii.
The performance is at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, in Hanson Hall, The Sequoias, 501 Portola Road, Portola Valley. There is no admission charge.


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The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) today unveiled the Tribeca (Online) Film Festival supported by founding partner American Express. The pioneering digital initiative will allow domestic audiences to view feature and short films for free and worldwide audiences to engage with filmmakers and industry experts as TFF's 10th edition runs concurrently in lower Manhattan from April 20 to May 1.
The debut of the 2011 Tribeca (Online) Film Festival offers film enthusiasts nationwide new avenues to experience a film festival. Tribeca (Online) is employing the latest digital video and web technology to deliver an immersive, interactive experience unlike any other, re-contextualizing Festival content and presentation.
The multi-dimensional experience features five areas: Festival Streaming Room, Live From..., Tribeca Q&A, Filmmaker Feed, and the Future of Film blog.
· The Streaming Room will host six feature films from the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival, including two that are making their world premieres at TFF, and 18 short films, four of which are world premieres, and 9 of which retrospective short films from past Tribeca Film Festivals. Each film will have three to five 24-hour screening windows, during which there will be a select number of "seats" available. Using an innovative digital reservation system, viewers can reserve "seats" at www.tribecaonline.com. Reservations begin on April 12 for American Express Cardmembers and April 18 for general public. Online viewers will be able to vote for the Best Tribeca Online Feature Film, a prize of $25,000, sponsored by American Express, and Best Tribeca Online Short Film, a prize of $5,000, sponsored by Accenture.
· In Live From....online audiences across the globe will have the ability to watch live streams of Festival events, including the opening press conference, red carpet premieres, and the award show. Viewers will also have the opportunity to engage with other audience members and onsite participants.
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The selected feature films each explore poignantly relevant social themes - from the effect of forbidden love to the strength of community, to the power of social networking. The complete list of feature films streamed on the Tribeca (Online) Film Festival is as follows:
· Donor Unknown, directed by Jerry Rothwell. (UK) - North American Premiere, Documentary. JoEllen Marsh grew up knowing her father only as Donor 150. As one of the first generation of "test-tube babies," she yearns for connection with potential siblings, and turns to the Internet to track them down. As JoEllen slowly broadens her family tree, in the process she forges a fascinatingly modern model of family. After connecting with dozens of siblings across the country, JoEllen decides it's finally time to seek out Donor 150.
· Flowers of Evil (Fleurs du Mal), directed by David Dusa, written by David Dusa, Raphaëlle Maes, and Louise MolieÌre. (France) - North American Premiere, Narrative. Paris-Tehran. A rootless story of young love between Gecko, an Algerian-French hotel bellman and parkourer, and Anahita, an Iranian student forced to leave her country for her own safety after the controversial elections in 2009. Obsessed with tracking the political movement, Anahita's friends broadcast through YouTube and coordinate via Twitter. Romance and the Internet become the ground to explore histories lost and identity yet to be found. In French, Farsi with English subtitles.
· My Last Round (Mi Último Round), directed and written by Julio Jorquera. (Chile, Argentina) - North American Premiere, Narrative. When successful boxer Octavio falls in love with kitchen hand Hugo, they move from their small-town homes in the south of Chile to capital city Santiago to protect their taboo relationship. But when Hugo feels unexpected desire for co-worker Jennifer, Octavio is left heartbroken and throws himself into a high-stakes boxing match against all odds. A handsome cast and evocative cinematography offer a sexy, subtle film that evokes hits like The Wrestler and Brokeback Mountain. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Neon Flesh (Carne de Neon), directed and written by Paco Cabezas. (Spain, Argentina, Sweden) - North American Premiere. Young hustler Ricky was left to a life on the streets at the age of 12 when his hooker mother got sent to the can, but upon learning she'll soon be released, Ricky enlists a couple of good-for-nothing buddies to help him open a whorehouse as a tribute to Mom. This stylish, edgy crime flick plunges headlong into the fringe world of pimps and junkies where succeeding in business can cost your life.... In Spanish with English subtitles
New York Says Thank You, directed by Scott Rettberg. (USA) - World Premiere, Documentary. New York Says Thank You is an epic story following the journey of New Yorkers whose lives were touched by September 11 as they travel the country helping communities rebuild after disasters. Along the way, they face their emotions and ultimately triumph over tragedy through an idea that evolved from a five-year-old New York City boy.
Rabies (Kalevet), directed and written by Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado. (Israel) - North American Premiere. A psychotic serial killer on the loose in the woods crosses paths with a group of unsuspecting teenagers. Soon people are dying one by one... but the bad guy isn't who you think. Turning genre conventions on their head with a smart script and plenty of unexpected scares, Rabies is a surprising debut worthy of its mantle as Israel's first-ever slasher horror film. In Hebrew with English subtitles.
The short films streaming on Tribeca (Online) are:
Crash&Burn, (USA), World Premiere, directed and written by Rick Rodgers. Two-man rock duo Crash&Burn is turned upside down when Burn decides to have transgender surgery.
The Dungeon Master, (USA), New York Premiere, directed and written by Rider Strong and Shiloh Strong. Shane and his friends thought it would be fun to recapture their geeky youth until The Dungeon Master arrived.

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Strategies to facilitate grading consistency in large classes
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Town Square
Coming to grips with the contraception kerfuffle; and Colvin v. DSK
Original post made by Tom Cushing, Danville, on Feb 22, 2012
The controversy begins with an ACA provision that employers provide the option of contraception coverage to employees in their healthcare plans. This seem a sensible requirement, in that 'prevention' is almost always more economical than 'cure', regardless of the outcome of a pregnancy. (As an aside, I am not impressed with the Viagra/Pill comparison, which is based on a false equivalency of The Act with An Outcome). Contraception is, however, contrary to the dogma of some religions, notably the Catholic Church – and the First Amendment's Free Exercise Clause discourages government interference with religious practices.
Upon objection from The Church, the Obama Administration backed-off to the point of excluding churches, but not their affiliated secular institutions (notably hospitals) from the offering requirement. That retrenchment has not placated the Catholic Bishops, who would prefer the assistance of a total ban as they try to patrol the private practices of their flock. It is understandable that they would seek such assistance -- it's been widely reported that fully 99% of sexually active Catholic women have employed birth control. Apparently, this near-unanimous rejection of doctrine is founded on the time-honored principle that "if you don't play the game, you don't get to set the rules." Who really represents The Church on this issue?
As un-persuaded as the Bishops have been House Republicans, who have threatened to propose that any group, with any objection to Obamacare be exempted from its requirements. It has also encouraged the desperate bombast of Mr. Gingrich, who proclaims that it demonstrates "a war on religion." That claim must have an odd ring to Jews and others who have actually suffered under the boot of an actual such war. Candidate Santorum has also been emboldened to opine (not to say 'judge') the so-called "phony theology' of the President. And on the Left, women's health advocates are wading-in to defend the broad concept of 'choice' in reproductive matters.
Whether 'values' issues come into prominence in this campaign will, I'm guessing, have much to do with the identity of the Republican nominee. Messrs. Santorum and Gingrich have clearly staked their intentions to impose on others their moral precepts, ironically under the banner of liberty. Mr. Romney has been rather less vocal, and may hope the entire social conservatism issue goes away. Mr. Obama appears, here and elsewhere, to stand for options and choices to be made by individuals. However the voting ends up, the contrasts are apparent.
As I have been writing this, two contrasting news stories have broken – about the continuing sexual exploits of former IMF Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and the death in Syria of war correspondent Marie Colvin. I am finding their juxtaposition difficult to resolve – DSK, who has apparently had some policy concern for the world's poor, but who has squandered much of his influence in serial escapades of remarkable debauchery; and Colvin, whose reporting focused on the suffering of innocents in war, and who put herself in fatal harm's way to ensure that those victims weren't ignored or forgotten.
I can only marvel at her dedication, and at his reckless dissolution.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 22, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Mr. Cushing: Like many, I am really tired of your constant attacks on the Christian faith, and in particular, on the Catholic Church. I am sure you purposefully picked today, Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, for your latest attack on my religion. Shame on you.
Your comment, "Who really represents the Church on this issue?" is ridiculous. The Church rules are set by the Bishops and Vatican officials, and our core values and dogma are not changed weekly by popular vote, like some type of reality show.
Fact is, it is offensive for President Obama to try to force his liberal agenda on our religious beliefs and practices. Approximately 20% of all hospital patients in the U.S. receive care from a Catholic run hospital, and millions of hospital employees work for Catholic run hospital. President Obama is trying to force us to abandon our religious beliefs and practices by funding programs and coverages that are in direct opposition to our religion.
I am proud to be Catholic, proud of my religious beliefs, and tired of your hateful rants. I think this very issue may push many Catholics into voting against President Obama in the next election, as he underestimates how important this matter is to us.
By the way, do you have any idea how many students in the U.S. attend Catholic schools, that are funded 100% by the Catholic Church, with no funds coming from the government? The public schools are so overcrowded, so underfunded already, can you imagine how worse off they would be if they did not have the Catholic Schools to greatly reduce the public school population for them?
Do you have any idea how many catholic run charities, orphanages, senior centers, my church funds in the U.S.? Once again, if it was not for my Church, the government would be saddled with even more expenses and debts to try to manage.
But instead of ever writing about all the fantastic things my Church does, you pick Ash Wednesday, to take a cheap shot at my religion, and for my Church standing up to President Obama's attack on our religious practices.
More than ever, on Ash Wednesday, we can only hope, that your columns of hate "are dust, and to dust they shall return".
a resident of Danville
on Feb 22, 2012 at 4:16 pm
I used to look to the Express for local news which I felt more closely reflected the differing and varied views of our area, both conservative and liberal. I am convinced that the Express is also going the way of the "main stream" media and that the editorial staff is promoting a liberal agenda. I too am a Catholic and deeply committed to our faith. I am so tired of being attacked for my faith. I think it is time for a new local publication to be started. One that accurately reflects all views of the area, not just those on the Left.
a resident of Alamo
on Feb 22, 2012 at 6:44 pm
In the 20th Century we are arguing about the necessity for birth control? This must all be a bad dream. Aside from the obvious need to limit population growth, don't social conservatives realize that with absolute certainty there is an inverse relation between the amount of birth control practiced and the number of abortions performed?
Are religions that promote harmful social agendas, set among others by "Bishops and Vatican officials" still thoroughly stuck in the middle ages, to be immune from all criticism? The Founding Fathers must be rolling in their graves.
a resident of another community
on Feb 22, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Dear Editor and Tom,
We must wonder if commentators read Tom's presentation or simply reacted to the questioning of purpose of points of view. As is often the case, commentators respond to that which was not said.
Certainly, presenting history of religion and birth control can illustate the difference between doctrine and actual practice. Such is fair illustration. What must be decided is the rights of women under our constitution without consideration of religion as separate for matters of state.
A quite simple answer is availability of services without religious restriction. A woman's body is her own decision within her own relationship with the spirit that guides her and the medical professionals that service that guidance.
Is that not just that simple?
a resident of another community
on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:21 pm
I fail to see how this article or the latest issue on contraception is an attack on religion or specifically the Catholic Church. Contraception is a choice, just as religion is a choice. Neither is mutually exclusive for the individual. No church or individual who subscribes to a religious belief is being forced to endorse contraception, only that it be provided for those who choose it. The Catholic Church does a lot of good in the world, without question. But that does not give it the right to dictate its terms or religious beliefs to any individual who chooses not to accept them. If a church wants to do good, as a business, as a hospital, even without tax benefits, the legalities and choices of the individual are not subject to the religious dictates of a church or a religion. Religious belief cannot be enforced and choice for contraception or anything that is legal, is a freedom cherised by Americans not an attack on religion or an enforcement for it to change its beliefs. Perhaps more simply put, priests are not being asked to hand out condoms. Hospitals and health services are merely being asked to provide a chosen health option that all similar institutions legitimately provide.
a resident of Alamo
on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Yes, "[removed],a resident of another community", it IS just that simple. Now convince Rick Santorum and his ilk and the Catholic bishops of that, and we can all be happy.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:28 am
The Catholic Church is not preventing anyone from buying contraceptives. If you want the pill, get a prescription, go down to Walmart and buy it. Isn't it really that simple?
I do not subscribe to any religion and certainly cannot understand how anyone can possibly believe in Christianity, let alone the Catholic Church.
On the other hand, do we really need the Federal government telling us what should and should not be included in our private medical insurance contracts?
What's next? Will the federal government tell us that all health insurance programs must now on cover free broccoli for everyone, as eating broccoli will reduce healthcare costs?
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 7:32 am
Those that are staunchly Catholic have a real bone to pick with the current administration as they see evil and attacks everywhere when none exists. Taking on an issue such as birth control is so patently ridiculous as to be laughable. It just points out how organized religion and hypocrisy go hand in hand. It takes men to decide what women really need and want so just sit back and take it? OUr constitution provided freedom from religion as well so I don't want the Catholic Church or any right wig evangelical group sticking their nose in my life and business.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 9:06 am
Based on the vehemence of commenters 1 and 2, I thought some introspection might be in order. I ran a word-check on these 32 Raucous Caucuses, containing about 25,000 words. The word/root "Catholic" appears four times, three above and once in praise of JFK's brilliant speech to the Houston protestant clergy. Check it out here: Web Link (text), or here: Web Link (youtube). If you run a similar search on this website as a whole, there are more than 500 such references by others. Presumably, many of those were complimentary.
Also, when I am critical of religion -- which I respect, participate-in and also fear, it is never to suggest that others shouldn't believe whatever they want, and govern their lives accordingly. But when religion departs the spiritual realm and enters the public policy sphere in an organized way, then to debate the merits of tenets it seeks to impose on others is (very) fair game, in my view. Important, too, that it not get a special hall pass in that regard, as it is just another Interest Group in the hurly burly of politics. Contraception policy and Prop 8 are two such instances; they evoke my fear.
As to the provision of counterpoint material, ANYone can post to this Town Square forum. I am guessing that Madame Editor would be happy to host such a regular blog in response to my musings, or just on topics of concern to many who sit to my right. It's a big internet -- fire away!
Finally, the blog posted on Wednesday because that's the day it's due. I did not consider yesterday's parochial significance. In candor, it would not have made any difference, as explained above.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 12:11 pm
Tom, you are so funny.
Catholics and their charities were minding their own business when suddenly out of nowhere the Obama Administration starts dictating the terms of what can and cannot be included in their private health insurance contracts.
Catholics objected and you characterize that as "imposing their views on others" and entering "the public policy sphere."
Isn't just the opposite occurring? Isn't the Obama Administration imposing their views on contraception on the Catholic Church and their charities?
Everyone is free to buy all the contraceptives they want. It's easy and cheap. The Catholic Church isn't stopping that.
Why don't you "big government" supporters stop imposing your values on others?
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm
spcwt, you are so funny! What you describe as "suddenly out of nowhere the the Obama Administration starts dictating..." has been the law in California for over a decade. No one is imposing views on the Catholic Church (by which you mean the male hierarchy of the church, as opposed to its members.) The law simply prevents the top management of institutions like hospitals and colleges - all of which receive government funding, directly or indirectly - from imposing their views on people who work in those institutions and may not share those views.
Why don't you religious zealots stop trying to impose your values on others?
a resident of Danville
on Feb 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Dear Huh?,
This is the first time the Federal government has dictated that private employers like the Catholic Church and its charities must provide contraception coverage to employees in their healthcare plans. They gave no warning that they were going to impose this policy.
The Catholic Church isn't imposing their views on anyone. As I said, people can go to Walmart and purchase all the contraceptives they want. No one is stopping them.
Finally, perhaps you didn't read the posts above. I'm not religious.
Apparently you like to comment before knowing the facts. No wonder your name is "Huh?"
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 9:58 am
Requiring the inclusion of an Option -- one sought by 99+% of the relevant customer base, should not be confused with an actual big government imposition on anyone.
Your limitation of your statement to the "Federal" level of government is also instructive. In the year 2000, the State of New Hampshire (motto: "Live Free of Die") enacted an identical requirement for all health plans offered in their state. The legislation was sponsored by (get this) Republicans in the Legislature, and signed by the (this, too) a Democratic Governor! NObody thought to complain about it -- nobody.
Despite this (1) horrible imposition on religious freedom, and (2) ugly display of bi-partisan cooperation in the public interest, neither Judgment Day nor the apocalypse has ensued.
That's Some war.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 10:37 am
The apocalypse never came because it's never going to come. Newsflash: Jesus was just a man. Get over it.
The "culture war" is partly a subset of the bigger question of how much power you want to give Washington DC to manage our daily lives.
You Democrats generally want to give Washington ever expanding amounts of power to regulate our lives. Fortunately, only a minority of Americans (31%) consider themselves as Democrats.
The vast majority of Americans dislike big government, particularly Washington. We don't like being told what to do.
So, while we may think Catholics' views on birth control are irrational, we believe their views should be respected so long as they do not prevent people who want to get contraceptives and abortions from doing so. Live and let live.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 10:58 am
You continue, studiously methinks, to confuse an option with an exercise of power. Unless you are a health insurance plan (are they people, too?), nothing, repeat not-a-thing-at-all is being required of you. You, as a living, breathing sexual being may still buy your contraceptives at Walmart, if you so choose.
Please note, Chicken Little, that the sky did not fall on New Hampshire, either.
a resident of San Ramon Valley High School
on Feb 24, 2012 at 10:59 am
When anybody or any organization enters the secular marketplace, they should abide by the secular rules. This is TRULY a case of separating church and state: The religious rights of the Catholic Church (or ANY church, or mosque, or synagogue) end when they begin limiting the rights of others. And I'm speaking as a long-standing Catholic (St. Isidore's) but I strongly believe in the individual's right to birth control.
Do we really WANT a Theocracy here in America? I believe our Founding Fathers thought not: why in the world would we want any health organization invoking religious freedom to limit services needed by their female staff and their families?
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 11:15 am
Not clear what you mean that I "confuse an option with an exercise of power."
The Federal government told the Catholic Church and its charities that the health insurance plans they provide their employees must include free contraception coverage.
In other words, Washington DC told the Catholic Church what to do.
How is that not an exercise of power by the Federal government?
Danville Independent,
What are you talking about? Who is trying to impose a theocracy?
So you're a Catholic, eh? How can you belong to an organization that teaches Transubstantiation and The Sale of Indulgences? Wake up brother!
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 11:45 am
This issue has less to do with religious freedom than it does with economic freedom. What right does the government have to order a private company to provide a good or service "free of charge"?
Our President must think we are nation of morons to believe this policical spin. Insurance companies have, by definition, no money except what they collect from their policy holders.
The President's dicate that all policy holders must pay for birth control whether they personally use it or not is just plain wrong. Regardless of whether you think it is morally wrong, this is an unfair imposition on the American people.
No one should be forced by our government to pay for something they do not wish to purchase.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 11:48 am
You're slip-sliding around -- you objected that "We don't like being told what to do." And the point is: you're not being told what to do.
Think of it this way, Esquire: as an avowed non-religious person, you lack 'standing' to complain about a requirement that health plans treat their members sensibly.
I hear there's a bluelight special at Walmart, however.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I'm standing arm in arm with my religious nutjob brethren. This is amicus curiae.
Why? Because I may not be getting shoved around this time, but I'm sick to death of Washington always telling people what to do. So stop picking on the Catholics. Leave them alone. Take your "do-gooder" agenda someplace else.
P.S. Blue light specials are at K-Mart, not Wal-Mart. Amateur.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 12:46 pm
And stop using the word "methinks." It makes you sound ridiculous.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Ah, the "They came for the Xs, but I'm not an X so I did nothing" argument. That's mighty big of you, Citizen. Your reward will be ... on Aisle 3.
You Are right about my shopping -- strictly, passionately 'amateur.'
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 12:51 pm
I think thou dost protest too much. Verily.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 1:50 pm
SPCWT: I am not a "religious nutjob", but rather a proud Catholic, who loves my religion, my faith is very important to me, and I am tired of the Tom Cushings of the world who think it is acceptable to write his hate piece about my faith on Ash Wednesday. Cushing reminds me of a liberal professor I had at Santa Clara Law School over 20 years ago, who complained that there was a crucifix on the wall at this Jesuit, Catholic University.
First, the government thinks they can mandate that Catholic run institutions must offer health insurance that covers services that are directly in opposition to their core religious beliefs. When they challenge this, the Tom Cushings of the world attack them, and attack their actual religious beliefs, with his flippant comment about "who actually speaks for the Church".
What is next, is the government going to tell us that we can not allow the blessed wine sacrament be given during mass to anyone under the age of 21? I am sure Mr. Cushing would jump into that fray, writing a piece, maybe on Easter, attacking Catholics for challenging the government. After all, apparently Mr. Cushings believes that our founding fathers had no concerns about government interfering with our right to practice our religion, and our right to religious freedom, without government intrusion.
But, SPCWT, appreciate the Amicus Curiae brief. Reach same decision, for different reasons.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Darn it -- just when the mood was lightening up a bit...
I'm aghast that we're entertaining this conversation on the Feast Day of St. Modestus. That said, I can assure my fellow Danvillain that I am neither a plural, nor a strawman on whose positions he is free to speculate. I'll find me-own words, thanks. There'll be enough there with which he may take issue.
I do, for example, think it's worth considering whether a doctrine that is honored in the breach by the entire flock, less 1%, should be considered a "core religious belief" of that group. The Bishops may believe it, but they have isolated themselves on this issue, with a few amici and other fellow travelers who have their own reasons. I am very confident that the 99% will vote their actions, in the booth and in the pharmacy.
I also think that since these health plan requirements have been around at the state level for more than a decade, there is something other than piety that drives the current indignation. Folks are welcome to self-examine on that score.
a resident of Danville
on Feb 27, 2012 at 10:34 am
I actually don't view this issue as being primarily one of religion. The underlying core issue is whether the government can force organizations to behave as the government wants, and be forced to pay for things that the government decides are "good for us".
By requiring health insurance companies to offer ONLY policies that include/cover contraception, the government is effectively forcing anyone who wants health insurance to also pay for contraception coverage. It is one thing to require health insurers to offer at least some plans that include contraception. It is another thing entirely to require that ALL plans include contraception. This basically takes away our freedom of choice.
If the government can require that ALL health plans provide contraception coverage, then there are all sorts of other things that they could require health plans to do, such as:
- require rate discounts based on weight or body-mass index
- ban coverage for smokers
- and, dare I say it, require coverage for abortions.
All of the above may well make sense for an insurance company to offer as options, or to offer plans of various types, with and without specific coverages. But to require ALL plans to behave in a certain way represents a huge attack on personal freedom and liberty.
a resident of another community
on Feb 29, 2012 at 4:05 pm
I see that C.R. Mudgeon is using the slippery slope argument. I believe that the "government can force organizations to behave as the government wants, and be forced to pay for things that the government decides are 'good for us'".
The United States is a republic, in which it's power to govern, is exercised by representatives chosen directly by its citizens. Once upon a time, our over reaching government required auto makers to install seat belts (it took years to do so). We, the people, were given the opportunity to voice our opinion on such a requirement, through the ballot box.
I think that on November 6th, the people will render their verdict. I believe that the vast majority will conclude that this is a contraception issue, which has little to do with first amendment rights.
Rick Santorum brags, "One of the things I will talk about is, I think, the dangers of contraception in this country...Many of the Christian faith have said, 'Well, that's okay.' It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual relm that is counter to how things are supposed to be." To which I take notice and say, "I also believe in the slippery slope argument."
I lament that the cultural war that is being waged by Senator Santorum is a war I thought was settled on this particular issue. I thought it was settled when the Brits dropped the big one on us, the 1964 invasion of the Beatles. Now, it's 1956, all over again, and the cultural crusaders want us to listen to Pat Boone records.
If you want to come to the public arena of healthcare, the affiliates of the Catholic Church have to play by a different set of rules. And this is coming from a proud Catholic, who values contraceptives and the power of the ballot.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 1, 2012 at 6:36 am
I love Mr. Cushings comments in this fairly entrenched right wing Republican community. I also love to see the few liberals incense the Catholic flock that rush to defend the right of the minority to inflict it's biased and religiously based ideology on the rest of us. They don't want separation of Church and State that want the religious folks to tell the rest of us how to behave, how to control our bodies and what place a women should have in our society. The Santorum supporters in this community are about to crash and burn.
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on Mar 1, 2012 at 9:23 am
Regarding Mark Patrick Brown's comment on my post - I understand your point that laws are passed all the time that limit choices, with seatbelt laws being one example. And you're right - this is to some extent a "slippery slope" argument. A strict Libertarian (which I am not) might argue that seat belt laws are also an infringement of personal liberty. But there ARE significant differences between this situation and seat belt laws. 1) Seat belt laws are state law(s), and there is nothing in the US constitution that would allow the federal government to impose a seat belt law. (Which of course is also part of the argument against the federal government's involvement in many areas...) 2) One of the legal arguments in support of state seat belt laws is that they are only applicable on public roads, and therefore it is OK for the state (or local govts., for that matter) to establish rules related to use of those roads. You cannot be forced to wear seatbelts while driving on your own private property.
Tom Cushing keeps trying to say that this is only about requiring the OPTION of contraceptive use. But of course that contention is missing the point, and is misleading (whether he is intentionally choosing to mislead, or doesn't understand the issue fully, I don't presume to know). Sure, individual employees are free to decide either to use, or not use, the option of contraception. But the real issue is that by requiring all insurance companies to include free contraception as a benefit in ALL of their offered plans, they are effectively forcing the Catholic Church to pay for the benefit. It would be different if the law only required insurance companies to offer at least one plan that included free contraception (although arguments could also be made against even this, more limited law). Then market forces would decide if insurance companies would offer a "without contraception" versions of their plans, to organizations such as the Catholic Church that have objections. Once again, the folks who claim to be about "choice" want there to be only one choice - theirs....
For the record, and not that it is anyone's business - I am not Catholic, and my spouse and I have used various forms of contraception throughout our lives, several of which are/were not acceptable to the Catholic Church. I say this only to avoid the inevitable comments about wanting to "force my religious views on others"....


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C1 to reduce something to the least possible level or amount使降到最低限度;使减到最少
Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill. 环境保护主义者正竭尽所能把石油外溢造成的影响减少到最低限度。
› to make something seem less important or smaller than it really is对…轻描淡写,有意淡化
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BALTIMORE -- Nate Robertson was throwing brilliantly, yet he was locked in a scoreless game when Baltimore Orioles starter Jaret Wright walked off the mound with an ominous shoulder injury.
Minutes later, a throwing error by Brian Roberts provided the Detroit Tigers with all the runs they needed Tuesday night in a 3-1 victory.
Robertson (2-0) allowed no runs and four hits, struck out five and walked one in 7 1/3 innings. The left-hander is 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA in four starts against Baltimore dating to last season.
"He just mixes pitches well. He had a good sinker, a good slider and mixed in some changes," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "He's a bulldog, you know, and he's a real tough competitor."
In the pivotal sixth inning, Wright (0-2) gave up an infield hit and a walk before summoning Orioles trainer Brian Ebel from the dugout. After a brief discussion, Wright left with stiffness in his right shoulder.
Wright said he began to feel stiffness when he started throwing in the fifth inning. Because he has a history of shoulder problems, Wright knew it wouldn't be prudent to test his arm any further on a chilly night at Camden Yards.
"I know if I kept going that I could probably really hurt it. I just want to give myself a chance to let the doctors work on it and see what they can do with it," he said. "If it was routine soreness, I would still be out there throwing. It just kept getting tighter, and I didn't want to keep pushing it."
Wright said that kind of tightness is consistent with the feeling he's had in the past when experiencing shoulder problems. The right-hander spent half the 2005 season on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain and missed much of the 2002 season with the same ailment.
Obtained by the Orioles in an offseason trade with the New York Yankees, Wright came in with a 15.43 ERA after getting rocked by Minnesota last week in his Baltimore debut. He issued five walks in 2 1/3 innings against the Twins, but he did not walk a Detroit batter until the sixth.
Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo replaced Wright with Scott Williamson, who had not pitched since opening day in part because he was dealing with the aftereffects of a bout with bronchitis.
Placido Polanco reached when no one fielded his attempted sacrifice bunt down the third-base line. That loaded the bases for Gary Sheffield, who extended his hitless run to 11 at-bats by striking out. Magglio Ordonez followed by hitting a potential double-play grounder to shortstop Miguel Tejada.
Tejada flipped the ball to Roberts at second base for the force out, but Roberts' relay throw skipped past first baseman Kevin Millar and into the seats, allowing two runs to score.
"I threw a ball in the dirt at the wrong time. It's part of the game, unfortunately," Roberts said. "I'd like to do it an 8-0 game, but it's one of those things."
Leyland said, "Polanco did a good job of getting down there on the double-play ball and got up on (Roberts) and made it a real nasty play for him. We got a break there."
Roberts wouldn't use that as an excuse.
"You always have a runner coming down on you. Every now and then you get a guy that bails off, but it's part of the game. I've done it a million times," he said.
In the eighth, Curtis Granderson hit a leadoff double off Jeremy Guthrie, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Polanco.
Joel Zumaya gave up a home run to Corey Patterson in the eighth and Todd Jones worked a perfect ninth for his fourth save.
The Orioles, meanwhile, had few scoring opportunities against Robertson. Baltimore wasted a leadoff double by Millar in the third inning, then got two on with one out in the fourth before Tejada -- who came in batting .385 lifetime against Robertson -- hit into a 1-4-3 double play.
"That could have been the turning point of the game. It's too early in the game to look back and say much about it then, but it was big," Robertson said. "We got the ground ball and the double play to get out of there. But that's where you can make a manager antsy."
- Tigers 3B Brandon Inge, who's 0-for-20 this season, wasn't in the starting lineup. He entered in the seventh as a defensive replacement.
- Granderson hit two doubles and has an extra-base hit in five of seven games.
- Patterson's first homer enabled the Orioles to avoid their first shutout.


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I'm not sure the two could be related but not wearing a good sunscreen is probably an issue if you're using cosmetic Botox to soften lines. Those lines worsen by sun damage - use an SPF to protect your skin is essential to wrinkle reduction.
I Had Botox on my Forehead and 2 Days After I Got Sunburned. Now It Feels Numb and Puffy. Is It Dangerous? Should I Go to Doc?
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Burn After Botox
I don't think that it is necessary to go to the doctor over this. Just keep the burn moisturized. If you are overly concerned, it may be a good idea to visit a physician if this doesn't correct itself with time.
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Botox and sunburn
Botox shouldn't be affected by a sunburn. The botox will have diffused into the tissues, which are much deeper than the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin where a sunburn happens. Sunburns will, however, cause accelerated aging of the skin and should be avoided if you are trying to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from occurring.
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No relation from Botox injections to a bad sunburn
It is unlikely that your sun exposure symptoms are related to Botox. Botox only weakens the muscles of the forehead it does not effect the nerves that supply sensation. Continue to treat this as a normal sunburn. Vitamin C cream can be beneficial as a sunburn recovery.
Botox and sunburn
The numbness and puffiness are not related to the Botox but, instead, are a consequence of the sunburn. Premature facial aging is directly correlated to sun exposure so you are basically shooting yourself in the foot if you tan or burn and do not use sunscreen.
Sunburn and Botox
Hi Tsvet. Thanks for your question. There would be no link between the sunburn and how your Botox is looking, feeling or working. Botox will not be affected by sunburn.
It is quite common for new Botox patients to note a heaviness or numbness to the forehead after their injections. The fact that the muscle is not working in the same way causes this feeling. Everything you are describing would be normal from our perspective.
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Sunburned after Botox
There aren't dangers between a sunburn and Botox, though I would tell you to always be careful in the sun, as the sun's rays are ultimately what cause a lot of the wrinkles you are treating with Botox. The puffiness and numbness is from the sunburn and has no relation to the Botox. You should treat your sunburn with cool water and hydrocortisone. And wear sunscreen!
Sunburn after getting Botox - no adverse effects
You don't have to worry at all about adverse effects from the sunburn on the Botox. You should watch the sun better though because this will age the skin prematurely.
No Need to Worry
I can totally understand your concern, but no need to worry. The numbness you are experiencing is probably from the sunburn. Getting a sunburn on the skin after Botox is not recommended, but then again, sunburns are never recommended because they damage the skin. Your Botox will be fine.
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Plaza was telling a story about her Irish landlord, and it was taking all sorts of strange turns. First, he told her to move into another apartment, then he gave her a leaf, then he told her not to touch the leaf because it was poisonous. After hearing this, Tyler gave it to Plaza straight: "Trust me, this guy's hot for you, and the room's full of cameras."
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Whitstable Town chairman Gary Johnson has launched an impassioned plea to get fans back to The Belmont.
Mr Johnson and boss Nicky Southall were left dismayed after the crowd for Town's goalless draw with Crawley Down on Saturday was well down on the previous week's romp against Worthing.
The 4-0 victory against a side with one of the best away records in the division earned Town the Macron Team Performance of the Month award for January.
However, despite expecting a hike in attendance from the 174 present on January 26, the turnout dropped to just 122 for Saturday's visit of the high-flying Sussex side.
Mr Johnson said: "We produced a fantastic effort to win 4-0 against Worthing and even though they brought a few fans, and Crawley didn't really bring anyone, we were hoping to see the gate go up. To get 122 was disappointing.
"To run a club competitively in the Ryman League you need gates nearing 200. How some teams survive on crowds of 40 or 50 is beyond me."
Mr Johnson said he was "open to listen to any ideas" about how to boost gates and added: "There is lots of good stuff going on here, we need to build on it.
"I am not trying to frighten anyone but we need the support of the Town to help us move forward."
Boss Nicky Southall added: "It was a bit deflating when we ended up with fewer fans than the week before.
"A football club is a vital part of a community and we need the town to come out and support us."
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Moroccan cities see new political protests
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CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) Several thousand protesters have staged protests in cities around Morocco to demand more political changes.
A group of protesters in the commercial capital Casablanca clashed briefly with pro-government activists who arrived at the end of a demonstration.
The protests were organized by the February 20 movement, which has led protests for the past month, with support from Morocco's best-known Islamist movement, Adl wal Ihsan, which is barred from politics in the kingdom.
The state news agency MAP says protests were held in Fes, Tetouan, Tangiers and other cities and towns.
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In-person registration, a last chance to register for classes before the start of the fall 2002 term, begins Monday, August 19 at Hudson Valley Community College. Students will be able to apply for admission and financial aid, submit immunization records, schedule classes if not enrolled in a degree program (students accepted into a degree program will be sent to the appropriate department for scheduling), pay their bill, receive printouts of their bill and schedule, receive parking decals and obtain their SUNYcard (ID card) at the Guenther Enrollment Services Center until Saturday, August 24.
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By PATRICK CASEY
Academic Team Champion awards for the winter sports have been announced by the FHSAA. The Freeport girls basketball team claimed top honors in Class 2A as Mike Myrick's group had a 3.693 GPA to lead all schools in the state. South Walton's boys basketball team finished fourth among Class 3A squads in the state with a 3.255 cumulative team GPA. The Freeport boys basketball team was fifth in Class 2A with a team GPA of 3.288. The South Walton girls basketball team was fourth in Class 3A with a team GPA of 3.631 while Walton was fifth with a GPA of 3.546.
Results from the Ram Relays for area middle schools in track and field last week included a fourth place finish for the Walton boys with Emerald Coast coming in seventh among 12 squads competing. On the girls side, Freeport was second with Walton fourth and Emerald Coast eighth among 11 squads competing.
The Northwest Florida baseball team is 19-12 overall and 2-3 in Panhandle Conference play. Former Walton baseball player Sean Carter has appeared in eight games for the Raiders and has pitched 7.2 innings in relief for the squad.
The Northwest Florida softball team is 33-3 overall and 4-0 in Panhandle Conference play. Former Freeport softball player Nicole Dykes has played in three games for the Raiders and has one hit in four at-bats with a runs scored and an RBI.
Former Jay baseball player Brandt Hendricks has apparently been redshirted by the University of Alabama this season. Hendricks signed with Alabama in November 2007 to play baseball for the Crimson Tide and is slated to play the outfield, though apparently not this season as he does not appear on their 2009 roster.
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Masked and Anonymous (2003)
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Against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of revolution, Uncle Sweetheart and Nina Veronica are slimy promoters planning a benefit concert. They desire the services of legendary singer Jack Fate, and soon Fate is sprung from jail. A rock journalist investigates the concert, attempting to determine just who will benefit. Revolution may be raging outside the arena, but Jack Fate and the benefit concert play on as planned.- Written by Ken Miller <email@example.com>
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Hello i'm from Poland.I like yours programs.Last program is it "Jamie at home" is the best. I like garden and grow vegetable.I'm waiting for your book translation poland. Sorry ,my english is poor.Greetings
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I want to thank you too, Jamie, for al the pleasure you give me whenever I watch your programmes! I particularly enjoyed tonight's one (missed last week ) especially when you made that crazy laugh - with delight - its the sort of thing I do too when my cooking turns out just right
And you said "din-dins" too
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Andhoey has no permission from either the Norwegian or the New Zealand authorities to go to Antarctica, both of which are necessary according to the laws of the two countries.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is providing consular advice to the New Zealand man's family, though it is unclear whether the New Zealander has asked for assistance.
Mr Andhoey told Norwegian media that he planned to sail to McMurdo Sound to find out what happened to his three crew who died when the yacht Berserk sank last year.
He wanted to leave a wreath and bottles with messages in them.
Berserk at the time was waiting for Mr Andhoey and his companion Samuel Massie, who were attempting to cross the South Pole on quadbikes.
They were rescued from the ice and faced severe criticism in the aftermath.
New Zealand officials served Mr Andhoey with a deportation order on January 23, after he failed to declare that he had been deported from Canada when he arrived in New Zealand.


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Prepare for a total nerdgasm when Starfest brings Battlestar Galactica super-hottie Katee Sackhoff, aka Starbuck, to town this weekend. But everyones favorite Cylon-killing sexpot is just the start of the awesome action, since this years Starfest is really four cons in one. Horrorfest, Gamefest and Comicfest join the usual cast of such sci-fi suspects as Klingons, Stormtroopers and other creatures from points beyond. The result is three days of total geek heaven, with studio presentations, Q&A panel discussions, film showings, autograph sessions, costume contests, video-game tournaments, a dealers room, an art show and more. Other notable guests include actors Brent Spiner (aka Data from Star Trek: TNG) and William Katt (The Greatest American Hero), authors Kevin J. Anderson and Mario Acevedo and comic-book artist Amy Reeder Hadley. Starfest starts today at 6 p.m. and runs through Sunday night at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 South Syracuse Street. Tickets are $49 for the whole weekend, $29 for a single day; children ten and under get in for half price. You can also opt to skip the main fest and go straight for the gaming and comics for only $15 for the weekend or $10 for a single day. For tickets and a complete schedule, go to www.starland.com or call 303-777-6800.
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A 19-year-old Napier man appeared in court yesterday as the result of a public response to images posted of him in relation to the robbery of an elderly woman.
Levi John Barber faces one charge of theft in relation to the Carlyle St incident a week ago, as well as unrelated charges of receiving stolen goods and unlawfully being on a property. He was remanded on bail at the Napier District Court to reappear in court in two weeks without entering any pleas.
A police spokesperson said the additional charges related to a separate incident earlier this month.
Police are still looking for a second man they say was involved in the robbery.
He is described as a Caucasian or pale Maori, about 1.82m (6 feet) tall, of skinny build with a distinctive scab on his face.
He was wearing shorts at the time and both men had been riding mountain-style bikes.
Eastern District Police communications manager Kris McGehan said that after a closed-circuit TV image appeared in the media, and particularly on the Hawke's Bay Police Facebook site, the response was "overwhelming".
She said it reflected the genuine public interest in significant and emotional events.
"We want to thank everyone who provided information that helped identify him, including CCTV footage from businesses in the area."
Police were now hopeful a member of the public may have information about the second man being sought.
The pair had been seen near the ATM at the Carlyle Countdown Supermarket and had also moved around the area, including the Pak'nSave Supermarket, between 9am and 10am on October 8.


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Apple iPad: Still some bugs and rough edges
You've read a lot of enthusiastic love letters to the Apple iPad in the past few days, from deliriously happy early adopters.
And I'm one of those happy buyers. So is my wife -- we bought two.
But it took some work to get the iPads configured properly, and some things still aren't working right.
So, rather than write yet another love letter to the iPad, I'll tell you some of the problems you might expect to encounter if you buy one.
First: You can't use it without syncing it to iTunes first. It's kind of a buzzkill to take your long-anticipated iPad out of its box, switch it on, get ready to play, and instead see an icon saying you need to connect to iTunes. Instead of getting right down to futuristic computing, you're going to be spending the next few minutes configuring things.
Did I say a few minutes? My first sync took more than an hour, while the iPad imported copies of all the data and settings that were on my iPhone. During that time, I chewed my nails down to my elbows.
Subsequent syncs also took a long time, more than a half-hour. At one point, I started a sync immediately after a sync ended, and even that second sync took 11 minutes--it should have taken just a few seconds, just long enough for the iPad and iMac to shake hands and realize there were no updates. Instead, the sync took forever, like two teen-age lovers who can't bear to end a phone call ("You hang up!" "No, you first!")
The slow sync problem went away by itself on my Sunday, my second day with the iPad. I'm still chasing down the cause of that bug. I think the problem might not be on the iPad; it might be on the Mac, specifically a problem with last week's Mac OS X 10.6.3 update and MobileMe. Still, I blame Apple for this -- they chose to release a major upgrade to Mac OS at the same time as the iPad, as well as an upgrade to iTunes. Of course people are going to have problems.
iPhone apps work on the iPad, although it takes some fussing for some. I had difficulty getting two of my favorite iPhone apps to work: Instapaper, an app for reading articles, and Boxcar, an app for receiving push notifications from Twitter, Facebook, and more.
My quick-fix for those two apps was to simply log out of them and long back in again. It seems that would be a good fix for any iPhone app that synchs over the cloud. However, that didn't work with PushGmail, which sends push Gmail alerts to the iPhone, I'm still trying to straighten that out.
iPhone apps on the iPad either appear in a little box, or doubled in size to fill the screen. I found the doubled apps were a little jaggy. They're still usable, but I'm looking forward to those apps getting native iPad equivalents.
The iPad doesn't always appear to charge when connected to some computers and USB hubs. The problem is that older computers, and USB hubs, often don't send enough power through the USB ports to charge the iPad, Macworld's Dan Frakes explains. The solution: Plug the iPad directly into the wall socket, or connect it to a newer computer's USB port. Or just leave it alone; the iPad will charge when it's asleep, even though when awake the display says, confusingly, "Not Charging." I got the "Not Charging" message when connecting the iPad to my USB hub, but not when connecting directly to my 2009 iMac.
I found several quirks in the Pages app for the iPad. The first quirk: It doesn't sync documents to the desktop; rather, it makes a local copy. This can create versioning problems if you work on a document on the iPad and then on the desktop, or vice-versa.
Soon after discovering that problem, I discovered the reason for it: The iPad app strips significant metadata from desktop word processing documents, including section breaks, bookmarks, comments, and repeating headers except for the first instance.
You may have heard about Gmail's slick new interface for the iPad. The new Gmail iPad interface hasn't arrived yet for Google Apps mail. I found both Google Apps mail and Google Reader to be a little bumpy on the iPad; still very usable, but not as nice as they could be, and probably will be in a few short months. Quick tip: If you want to scroll the app, rather than the browser window, scroll with two fingers.
And, of course, as is already well known, Flash doesn't work on the iPad's Mobile Safari. I flipped through my "to watch" folder in my Safari bookmarks, and found most of the videos didn't play. On the other hand, YouTube videos do play, even videos embedded into other Web pages.
The final problem with the iPad: It makes my iPhone look ridiculous. The iPhone looks like an iPad for dolls.
But I'm getting silly now. Like I said: My wife and I are very happy with our iPads, we're glad we bought them when we did. But I don't want to write yet another blog or article praising the iPad. You can already find a million of those. I just want to let you know about some problems you might encounter if you decide to buy one for yourself.
Found any problems on your new iPad? Let me know in the comments below, or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com, or tweet about it with the hashtag #MitchiPad.


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Shutterfly Sets IPO Price RangeJustin Hibbard
First, thanks to Deal Flow reader and indy blogger Mr. Wave Theory for the excellent analysis of DivX's proposed IPO. Perhaps he or another reader can weigh in on Internet photo service Shutterfly, which today priced it proposed IPO at $13 to $15. That price could value the company as high as $354 million, or 13.3 times trailing 12-month earnings. The company's revenues, earnings, and cash flow are highly seasonal. Shutterfly posted a profit last year, but all of the profit--and 49% of 2005 sales--were booked during the fourth quarter (people take a lot of photos around the holidays). Moreover, that holiday rush took a big bite out of Shutterfly's cash when the bills for photographic paper and other supplies came due in the first quarter. In the three months ended March 31, the company paid out $10.7 million to cover accounts payable and accrued liabilities, driving its cash balance down 33% from the previous quarter. Shutterfly's biggest risk is competition from big-box retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, which let customers order prints of digital photos on their web sites and in their stores. How Shutterfly will compete with those margin-crushers over the long run is an open question. I've used Shutterfly's service for several years and love it. As an investment, however, the company is a bit risky for my taste.


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Hit The Ground Running, Bill
All new Presidents enjoy a period of goodwill to push through important legislation. As President-elect Bill Clinton takes office, he has two paramount tasks that he must address if he is going to repair the ailing U.S. economy. Clinton has the backing of most Americans as he tackles the long-term structural problems that have hurt the U.S. economy. He must take advantage of that goodwill to push through his long-term economic plan while cutting the budget deficit.
So what should Clinton do? He ought to concentrate on his long-term agenda for the economy. That means investment incentives for capital formation, including an investment tax credit and capital-gains relief for new and small businesses. It means investments in human capital, including education, training, apprenticeship programs, and reform of federal aid to higher education. It means improving America's infrastructure and health-care reform. To his credit, Clinton has said what his long-term prescriptions are likely to be.
The other priority must be credible deficit reduction. And here, Clinton's performance to date has been much less reassuring. Clinton now says he wants to cut the budget deficit by $145 billion over four years--that is, the deficit would be $145 billion lower in fiscal year 1997 than the current Bush projection of $305 billion. That's an acceptable goal. The problem is that there is no sign as yet of how the Administration will cut spending and increase revenues. To attain the kind of cuts needed, there must be a drastic reduction in the growth rate of entitlements, with the most obvious candidate being health services. On the revenue side, consumption taxes make the most sense. In addition to increasing the federal gasoline tax yearly by 10 a gallon for five years, the U.S. is going to have to adopt some sort of broad-based consumption tax, like a value-added tax.
To get the maximum downward pressure on long-term interest rates, budget cuts must be ironclad and written into law, not some vague promise or nonbinding principle such as Gramm-Rudman. As one Federal Reserve governor has said: "You've got to have a statutorily unambiguous, program-by-program package." Without major deficit reduction, massive federal debt will continue to drain the nation's private savings, crowd out private-sector investment, and frustrate America's hopes for economic recovery.