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Stalled medical marijuana bill may pass Pa. House soon
Lawmakers in the state House appear to be poised this week to give Diana Briggs a win in her 2½-year fight to legalize medical marijuana.
Briggs, whose 15-year-old son Ryan suffers hundreds of seizures a day, believes using certain kinds of cannabis will ease his illness. On Monday, the House is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 3, a proposal to legalize and regulate marijuana for medical purposes.
If enough members are in favor, final passage could happen as early as Tuesday. Briggs is cautiously optimistic.
"This is the closest I've ever felt it will happen," said Briggs of Washington, Westmoreland County. "We're truly trusting their word this time."
The journey has been a long and frustrating one for medical cannabis activists like Briggs, who represents one of about 30 families associated with Campaign for Compassion. The group has been among the most vocal in pushing for legal medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
It found success last spring when the full Senate, for the second session in a row, passed the measure. A House vote was delayed as a working group of lawmakers sought consensus among the Republican majority. Meanwhile, a core group of 11 families with Campaign for Compassion set up a "still waiting room" in the Capitol rotunda beginning in November, with lobbying families and photographs of would-be medical marijuana patients on hand.
The process of hearings, testimony, sit-ins and petitions gave the families an unprecedented political education.
"Have I ever imagined this would be a two-year journey? Never in a million years," Briggs said. "I have learned this really isn't about the people. It's about who has the most say."
They have battled false perception issues along the way.
"When I first started, people didn't even want to discuss it," Briggs said. "It went from 'You just want to get high, you just want your kid's medicine,' and now people are really understanding, truly, it is medicine. It really is another option for some of our kiddos who have no options left."
Marijuana, she said, cannot be more harmful than the numerous FDA-approved medications Ryan takes that damaged his liver and kidneys, and the Ativan that lulls him into a deep, medicated sleep.
About 20 states have a medicinal marijuana law, according to the Marijuana Policy Project. Four states have legalized and tax marijuana for adult recreational use.
A Quinnipiac University poll in October found 90 percent of Pennsylvanians support legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.
Becky Dansky with the Marijuana Policy Project went to Harrisburg seven times to lobby in favor of Senate Bill 3's passage. She said she was struck by how long it seems to have taken lawmakers to move on such a popular plan. The lack of a state budget, which was supposed to be passed by July, became a "convenient excuse" to put off votes on other matters.
"We're looking at 10 months now, and that seems like too long," she said.
As many as 200 amendments have been filed to the bill, meaning it could change and require a concurrence vote from the Senate.
One agreement that lobbyists think will come to the floor includes a proposal to limit the amount of THC, the psychoactive element of marijuana, to 10 percent, a move that activists oppose.
The proposal also prohibits smoking as a method of ingestion and limits the allowable conditions to get a prescription.
Despite the shortcomings of the proposal, Patrick Nightingale of the Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society said the bill is a starting point.
"What it does do is create a framework upon which we believe we can build a successful medical cannabis industry here in Pennsylvania," Nightingale said.
He called Campaign for Compassion "the most effective grass-roots voice I could have imagined."
Briggs and other families will be in Harrisburg for the vote.
"They have to see pictures of our kids and understand that we are not going away," she said. "Our children's quality of life depends on it, and in some cases, their life."
Melissa Daniels is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 412- 380-8511 or email@example.com.


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Sutter Health Named One of the Nation's "100 Most Wired Health Systems" for Second Year in a Row
SACRAMENTO, Calif., August 7, 2002 - Sutter Health, one of the nation's leading not-for-profit networks of community-based health care providers, has been recognized by Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine as one of the nation's "100 Most Wired Health Systems" in 2002. This is the second time Sutter Health has been awarded this distinction which recognizes technically savvy hospitals that use Internet technologies to improve patient care.
"Each day physicians, registered nurses and technicians throughout our not-for-profit network work to improve patient care through the use of technology and implementation of best practices," said Chief Information Officer John Hummel. "We're thrilled to be recognized once again for our strategic focus on improving care through technological innovations."
Independent analysis of this year's Most Wired organizations show that they dedicate more staff and capital budget to IT projects than less wired organizations. The Most Wired health systems succeed at communicating with patients by scheduling appointments and filling prescriptions online.
Across the Sutter Health network, technology supports physicians in performing transplants, offering the most advanced treatments for cancer, providing leading-edge surgical techniques and caring for the most difficult pregnancies and deliveries. Outside the traditional walls of the organization, Internet technology employed by Sutter Health provides patients with access to expert information regarding thousands of common illnesses, treatments and healthy living, as well as locate network services. Sutter Health's Web site, www.sutterhealth.org, also provides job candidates with the ability to search and apply for Sutter Health employment opportunities in eight geographic regions throughout Northern and Central California, as well as Hawaii.
Sutter Health's Information and Technology Department of more than 300 employees provides services in Web development, interface development, project management, electronic security and telecommunications support.
Karen Garner
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Billing & Payment
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*Students with past due balances at the time of the Final Warning may be in danger of losing housing assignments and/or places in courses.
Review General Cost of Attendance: Undergraduate >> | Graduate >>
Review Your Financial Aid Checklist
Students can view tasks that must be completed to confirm their financial aid and reject any unwanted aid, including loans, through Student Self Service . Once on the page, click on "Financial Aid" which will take you to a page where you can view your checklist and review and adjust your awards.
Review & Pay Your Bill
All bills are issued electronically via the Student Account Center.
Students will be sent a notification email each month informing them that a new monthly billing statement is available via the Student Account Center system. You can also check your Student Account Center at any time to see if any new items have been posted to your account since your last billing statement.
Instructions for First-Time Users
- After you have deposited, on May 30th you will receive an email inviting you to sign up for the Student Account Center.
- Be sure to save your password in a secure place; 3 failed login attempts will cause your account to be locked.
Wire Transfer Payment Instructions
For instructions on how to make a payment via Wire Transfer / ACH, click here.
Health Insurance
- Remember that full-time students are automatically billed for Health Insurance, and all students must complete the online health insurance form. If you have your own coverage, opt out through this form to remove the charge from your bill.
Apply for Federal & Private Loans
Students and their families can apply for additional funding to help meet the gap between their financial aid and costs. We encourage students and families to shop around all loan options and thoroughly review interest rates and repayment benefits of lenders prior to applying. For additional information on the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan and Private Loan options visit our Financial Aid page here.
Sharing Your Bill with a Parent or Third Party
In order to add your parent to your Student Account Center the student must log in. Once logged in, click on the Manage Account Access link under Share Account Access on the right hand side. Enter the information for the person(s) you'd like to share your bills with and they will be sent an email inviting them to setup their account.
In order for us to share any information regarding a student's financial aid, bill, or academics, students must complete a 2017-2018 information release form.
Payment Plans
Payment plans allow you to split your cost for the semester into 4 or 5 monthly payments. Interest-free payment plans are available through Tuition Management Systems with an enrollment fee of $60. Fall payment plans begin in June or July and Spring payment plans begin in November and December.
To enroll in a payment plan through Tuition Management Systems log into your Student Account Center.
Make a Payment
Payments can be made easily online through the Student Account Center. Once you are logged in, click on One-time payment on the account home page. If you are making a payment outside of your account center, you can pay online without logging in by clicking Make a One-time Payment.
Our office also accepts mailed checks. You can mail checks to:
The University of the Arts
Student Financial Services
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Apply for Federal & Private Loans
Students and their families can apply for additional funding to help meet the gap between their financial aid and costs. We encourage students and families to shop around all loan options and thoroughly review interest rates and repayment benefits of lenders prior to applying. For additional information on the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan and Private Loan options visit our Financial Aid page here.
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Financial aid is generally disbursed the week prior to the start of classes. Students should come to school with sufficient funds to purchase books, supplies, and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if students are expecting financial aid or plan to work on campus.
Financial aid is credited to student accounts and is applied against University charges. If there are excess financial aid funds after the University charges are paid in full, a refund will be generated that can be used to pay for other costs associated with a student's education.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the Student Financial Services Office has his or her correct address as it is vital information for distribution of funds.
When Aid is Disbursed
Aid disbursements begin one week before the first day of classes. Further crediting of aid and subsequent refunds are generally processed twice weekly throughout the semester.
Loans cannot be disbursed until all required documents are received and processed by the University. A valid Promissory Note (agreement to repay the loan) for the specific loan program must be on file. In addition, students borrowing a Federal Direct Loan and/or a Federal Perkins Loan for the first time at this campus must complete an online Entrance Counseling session.
How Aid is Disbursed
Unless otherwise noted, all financial aid awarded by UArts for fall and spring semesters is disbursed in two installments. One half of the total award is disbursed each semester and applied toward the charges on your University student account (tuition and fees, University Housing charges, and/or other University charges.) Any transaction in which a financial aid credit exceeds the University charges for the term will generate a refund.
Private Scholarship/Grant Checks
If your scholarship check is sent to the University, it will be directly applied to your University student account, one-half in the fall term, one-half in the spring term, unless otherwise specified by the scholarship sponsor. Payments are usually processed within two weeks of the start of each term, upon full-time registration. If the payment creates a credit balance on your University student account, the credit will be released to you in the form of a refund check.
If your scholarship check is sent directly to you, but it is made out to the University, you should take it or send it to the Student Financial Services Office for processing.
If your scholarship check is sent directly to you, and it is made co-payable to you and the University, endorse the check and submit it to the Student Financial Services Office.
If your check is made payable to you only, it is your responsibility to report this resource to the University and to apply any funds necessary to your University student account.
Late Fee
Students who fail to make payment or provide documentation of outside sources of payment (including private loans, scholarships, grants, 529 Plans or agency funding) by the due date for the semester will be subjected to the following late fee:
- Balances greater than $1,000.00 will have a late fee of $150.00 added to bill
- Balances less than $1,000.00 will have a late fee of $60.00 added to bill
Master Promissory Note / Entrance Counseling
Students receiving federal loans are required to electronically sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN), the promise to repay the loan, as well as entrance counseling. Both processes are only completed once, and can be submitted online at studentloans.gov.
Health Insurance – Opting Out
Full time students who have not completed the Health Insurance Waiver will be billed for Health Insurance. All students must complete the online health insurance form. If you have your own coverage, opt out through this form to remove the charge from your bill. Please note, MFA in Studio Art (Low-Residency) students are not eligible for University-sponsored health insurance.
Deregistration Policy
Students that fail to meet all University registration requirements, including failing to receive approval to attend courses from Student Financial Services will lose their places in classes just prior to the beginning of that term.
Students are billed in advance of each semester in order to give sufficient time to complete all necessary financial aid documents and remit payment. If all requirements are met, SFS will autonomously grant approval to register, drop, add, and attend courses. Students that fail to meet all requirements will be notified 2 weeks prior to the beginning of each fall and spring term. Students enrolling for summer terms will be notified 1 week prior to the beginning of classes. Students enrolling after the published due date of the bill will be expected to remit payment immediately. If requirements are not met prior to the beginning of courses, a student may have their registration removed. In the event this occurs, students will have until the end of the registration period to receive clearance from Student Financial Services and re-enroll in courses. Students may need to enroll in alternate courses or course sections if course sections they were initially registered for have subsequently filled.
Refund Policy
By registering for classes, students accept responsibility for paying charges for the entire semester/term, regardless of the method of payment and attendance in class.
Students who are considering withdrawing (either from the University or individual classes) should seriously consider the financial consequences. Depending on the time of withdrawal, balances may still be owed to the University, the Federal Government (if a Title IV program aid recipient), State Governments, Agencies, loan providers, and other non-University grantors of scholarships and awards. Students are urged to meet with a financial aid counselor to discuss the monetary impact of withdrawal and their eligibility for aid in the current and future semesters.
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- Supplies, which are considered 100 percent expended upon purchase
- Books, which are considered 50 percent expended during the first week of classes and 100 percent thereafter
- The documented cost of any equipment issued to the student and not returned in good condition
- Library fines and late fees
- Security deposits, which will be returned separately once it has been determined that no damages or fines have been assessed
In cases where The University administratively withdraws a student, The University reserves the right to utilize an alternate refund calculation.
All credit balances will be refunded the first Friday after the Drop/Add period and each Friday thereafter within 14 days that the credit balance occurs.
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The vast majority of photos you've seen on this site have been taken with the same lens. The 18-200mm VR Nikon lens is probably the most versatile lens in the world. It can take reasonable wide angle shots as well as zoom up to 200mm. When ever I go out for the day, I know I'll have a 95% chance of dealing with whatever I come across with this lens.


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It's pretty clear that in the last two weeks, the (7-6) Miami Dolphins have just one thing on their mind, the playoffs. Despite winning last week, the Dolphins have yet to secure a spot and at the moment they're only chance is at the Wild Card. If they can win out the season New England Patriots (today) and then the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets to follow, they could get see some play off light.
Today's game in Miami is an important one for the Patriots. A win guarantees them hats and shirts, the division crown and an awkward moment for Dolphin nation to have an outside team celebrate such an accolade on their turf. Defensive player and former Patriot, Danelle Ellerbe wants fans in attendance to do their best to be loud and get the name of "No Life Stadium" eradicated. With that being said, players need to play well to garner that intensity. This week in Fantasy Football let's see which players will make the start.
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is doing a lot well. For starters, he's done a great job spreading the ball around. Each week there's a new flavor of the week. Last week it was wide receiver Charles Clay. The week before it was Brian Hartline and before that Mike Wallace. However, many of these receivers still remain factors, even if they don't finish on top for the day amongst their receiving core.
Tannehill has also been pretty active on the run. When needed he takes off and picks up fairly decent yardage. Take a look at last week. On 3 attempts he ran for 56-yards, 18.7- yard average. In the past three weeks he's picked up some decent yardage also (Week 13 -22, Week 12 – 36 and Week 11 -21). For the season he has 220 yards on the ground. Along with his legs and ability to find the receiver down the field, he's been quite the threat and Fantasy Owners are guaranteed decent points. This week against the Patriots, give Tannehill the start as any option two quarterback. The Patriots' defense is ranked 24th overall (allowing 372.3 yards/game).
Running back Lamar Miller suffered a concussion last week, but is expected to still start. However, Millers play in recent weeks has been just okay. The play of his fellow back, Daniel Thomas is one of the reasons why. This role in Miami doesn't look to be set for just one player, but for whoever is up for the challenge and runs well when given the chance. As a result Miller should be an option three running back at best. League owners won't be running to start him. However, with the Patriots coming to town Miller could have a decent game when he faces the 31st ranked run defense. With defensive lineman Vince Wilfork (gone with a season ending injury) backs have ran very well averaging 135.8 yards on the ground against this struggling unit.
Furthermore, running back Daniel Thomas will be a great factor today. After returning last week from an ankle injury that was rumored to be season ending, Thomas had an impressive game running for 105 yards and recording his 4th touchdown of the season. Thomas has some grit, returning and playing as he did. The explosiveness he showed will fare well for him today. Start him and let him be at least a 2nd option.
Dolphins' wide receiver, Brian Hartline was back to his mediocre numbers last week, but with most of Hartline's games he's a crucial 3rd down receiver. Tannehill can depend on him for those options. However, realizing that Hartline isn't guaranteed any giving week to impress any league owner starting him is never a safe bet.
Today he and fellow receivers will face a 16th ranked pass defense that's been allowing 236.5 yards a game. Last week the Patriots' pass defense allow Cleveland Brown quarterback, Jason Campbell and his receiving core a field day in the air (391 yard). Nonetheless, knowing Hartline he's a 3rd option at best, that's if you give him the start.
Wide receiver Mike Wallace had a bad week when he faced his old team, the Pittsburg Steelers last Sunday. Blame it on his first game back in Pittsburg since he left them for the Dolphins. Or it's also possible he just had a bad game, but considering his numbers in recent week's this had to be a fluke. If Wallace can get deep like he's been doing in the last half of this season, owners will be glad they started him.
Honestly, Wallace has no reason to not play well. Dolphins are home, the Patriots' pass defense isn't playing to par and the Dolphins need a win. Have him start and put him as your 2nd option or 1st if necessary.
As for the defense, how can you not like their energy? To watch the spark of defensive players like Olivier Vernon, Brent Grimes and Cameron Wake and others play, one can't help but to be excited. Also, with Ellerbe challenging Phin nation to get loud, "The Brotherhood" is ready to go.
Despite being ranked 23rd at stopping the run, the Dolphins' defense still finds a way to make plays. Last week in Pittsburg they kept the Steelers to 84-yards on the ground. The Brotherhood sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger three times.
When they face the Patriots at home they're sure to make some crucial plays and get the crowd in it. Give them the start.
Catch the Miami Dolphins playing the New England Patriots at Sun Life Stadium in Miami., Florida. Game time is at 1pm on CBS.
Stay tuned next week for Week 16's Fantasy Football preview!Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Brent Grimes, Brian Hartline, Danelle Ellerbe, Daniel Thomas, Football, Lamar Miller, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike Wallace, NFL, Olivier Vernon, Pittsburg Steelers, Ryan Tannehill, Vince Wilfork


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International Policy Network
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|Sir Antony Fisher
|Non-partisan, non-profit think tank (UK charity)
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|The Freedom to Trade Campaign
Formerly called
|The International Institute for Economic Research
The Atlas Economic Research Foundation (UK)
The International Policy Network (IPN) was a think tank headquartered in the City of London. It defined itself as a non-partisan, non-profit organization, but has also been described as a "corporate-funded campaigning group".[1] IPN ran public education campaigns on international issues ranging from trade and development to healthcare and the environment.
In the context of global policy issues, IPN's campaigns highlighted the role of markets and market institutions as a means of empowering individuals so that they were able to improve their own lives and the lives of others. IPN hopeed that as a result of its programmes, individuals would be better able to achieve their aspirations, regardless of race, colour, creed, nationality or human condition.
IPN ceased to exist in September 2011.[2]
According to its website, "IPN aims to empower individuals and promote respect for people and property in order to eliminate poverty, improve human health and protect the environment. IPN promotes public awareness of the importance of this vision for all people, both rich and poor.
"IPN seeks to achieve its vision by promoting the role of market institutions in certain key international policy debates: sustainable development, health, and globalisation and trade. IPN works with academics, think tanks, journalists and policymakers on every continent."
IPN was founded as a UK charity by Sir Antony Fisher in 1971. The mission of this body is to "Promote the advancement of learning by research into economic and political science and the publication of such research". The charity's original name was The International Institute for Economic Research, and now is The Atlas Economic Research Foundation (UK), but operates under the name International Policy Network.
IPN's sister organization, International Policy Network US Inc., is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organisation incorporated in 2001. The two organisations are separate legal and financial entities with independent boards, working together with a common vision.
IPN is funded entirely by voluntary, charitable gifts from foundations, individuals and businesses. IPN does not receive any funding from governments or political parties, and it does no contract work. IPN develops and implements a research and advocacy agenda that encompasses not one or a few, but many public policy issues.
IPN has received grants totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds from the multinational energy company ExxonMobil,[3] although it has not received money from the energy sector for some years.
IPN undertakes ongoing work on public policy in the areas of health, environment, economic development, trade, creativity and innovation.
The Freedom to Trade Campaign[4] is run in collaboration with the Atlas Global Initiative. The campaign joins 73 think tanks in 48 countries to support free trade and oppose protectionism.
IPN's Bastiat Prize for Journalism[5] was founded in 2002. The prize recognises and rewards journalists and commentators who support the free society. This year,[when?] IPN will award the first Bastiat Prize for Online Journalism.
Links to other organisations[edit]
- The Institute of Economic Affairs
- Atlas Economic Research Foundation
- CriticalOpinion.org
- Electronic Journal of Sustainable Development
IPN was founded by Antony Fisher in the UK as the International Institute for Economic Research (IIER) in 1971. Fisher went on to found the Atlas Economic Research Foundation in the USA in 1981, and from this point the IIER traded as Atlas Foundation UK. The organisation underwent a further rebranding in 2001, when it changed its name to IPN. In the USA, the Atlas Foundation also provides training and funding to start libertarian think tanks. Fisher founded the influential Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a classical liberal think tank based in London. The founding director of IPN, Julian Morris, was previously director of the IEA's Environment and Technology Programme.
Past notable trustees/directors[edit]
Past notable staff[edit]
- Julian Morris, executive director
- Roger Bate, director (left in 2003)
Some of IPN's partners[edit]
- Institute of Public Policy Analysis, Nigeria
- Inter Region Economic Network, Kenya
- Free Market Foundation, South Africa
- Africa Resource Bank
- Action Research Community Health, India
- Institute of Public Affairs, Australia
- Making Our Economy Right, Bangladesh
- Association for Liberal Thinking (Liberal Düşünce Topluluğu), Turkey
- Timbro, Sweden
- Liberty Institute, India
- Centre for Civil Society, India
- Institute of Economic Affairs
- Montreal Economic Institute
- Centro de Divulgacion del Conocimiento Economico, Venezuela
- Libertad y Desarrollo, Chile
- Fundacion Libertad Democracia y Desarrollo, Bolivia
- Instituto de Libre Empresa, Peru
- The Lion Rock Institute, Hong Kong
- Instituto Liberdade, Brazil
- ^ Monbiot, George (27 September 2006). "Smoke in our eyes". The Guardian. London.
- ^ "Climate change sceptic think tank shuts down". The Independent. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Owen, Jonathan; Paul Bignell (7 February 2010). "Think-Tanks Take Oil Money and Use it to Fund Climate Deniers". The Independent.
- Monbiot, George (September 27, 2006). "How corporations have hijacked the climate change debate". The Age. Melbourne. Retrieved 4 October 2009.
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- ^ [2]
External links[edit]
- last archive.org snapshot of IPN US web site
- Charity Commission. The Atlas Economic Research Foundation (UK), registered charity no. 262982.
- Profile at LobbyWatch.org
- Profile at CarbonBrief.org
- Entry for IPN on the SourceWatch web site.
- George Monbiot, "Smoke in our eyes", The Guardian, 27 September 2006
- George Monbiot, "Pundits who contest climate change should tell us who is paying them", The Guardian, 26 September 2006


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Free Events in Portland: Mar 26–28
March 25th, 2010
Here are this weekend's free events. Have fun!
All weekend
Better Living Show: Entertainment, presentations, kids activities, exhibitors, and more, all focused on the topic of sustainable living. Portland Expo Center.
Friday, March 26
Free admission to Portland Art Museum from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo will talk about his latest book at Murder by the Book, 7:00 pm.
Author Cherie Priest will talk about her novel "Boneshaker" at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7:00 pm.
Saturday, March 27
Pearl District Bunny Hop: A number of merchants in the Pearl will offer free treats, kids activities, and more. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Musician, vegan, and social activist Moby will talk about his book "Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety (Thinking Twice about the Meat We Eat)," a collection of essays from 10 contributors. Powell's City of Books on Burnside, 4:00 pm.
Couponing 101: Learn how to use coupons to dramatically decrease the amount you spend on groceries and household items. Rockwood Library, 1:00 pm.
Dr. Seuss' Horton: Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre will bring the words of Dr. Seuss to life. Gregory Heights Library, noon.
Costumes for Ramona: Children ages 4–10 and their families are invited to make costumes like Ramona Quimby would. North Portland Library, 11:00 am.
Guided nature walk: Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, 10:00 am.
Sunday, March 28
Turbo goal setting: Speaker Phil Mandel will teach you how to use Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to learn the goal-setting techniques of top achievers. Central Library, 12:30 pm.
Edible landscaping: This class will provide information on choosing plants for the home landscape that are edible and aesthetically pleasing. St. Johns Library, 2:00 pm.
More free events
For more free and low-cost events, check Portland on the Cheap and PDX Pipeline.
For free concerts, see Concert Co-op.
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Tell Congress: We Need Jobs, Not Cuts
In the coming weeks, Congress will be making decisions that will have long-term effects on our economy. If our elected representatives act responsibly, they have an opportunity to shrink the economic inequality gap and protect the vital services working families depend on for years to come. We need to make sure they do just that.
Dear Congress:
In the November election, Americans delivered a mandate: Fix the economy by strengthening the middle class and working families. Our country has come a long way since the worst of the recession, but far too many families are still struggling to make it.
As you consider urgent budget decisions over the next seven weeks, our highest priority is job creation and economic growth, and not devastating cuts that will cripple our recovery. The best way to reduce the deficit is to put people back to work and accelerate our recovery.
When you consider these proposals, we want you to:
* Create jobs and grow the economy. The best way to reduce the deficit is by investing in good jobs and keeping the economic recovery going.
* Protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Any deal must protect the millions of Americans who depend on these core programs and maintain our nation's safety net.
* Let the Bush tax cuts for the top 2% expire and require corporations to pay their fair share.The middle class tax cuts should be extended immediately.
* Protect vital public services like child care, Head Start, and special education.
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Research by various hemp business associations indicate there are around 50,000 non-smoking commercial uses for hemp that are economically viable and market competitive. These include: continued...
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Lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and the Senate are seeking to allow for the commercial farming of industrial hemp by introducing the Industrial Hemp Farming Act.
House Bill 1831, which was introduced last year by Texas Republican Ron Paul and a coalition of 25 co-sponsors, and SB 3501, introduced this August in the Senate by Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden and three co-sponsors, would exclude low potency varieties of marijuana from federal prohibition.
Previous versions of The Industrial Hemp Farming Act have been introduced in the House, but failed to receive a public hearing or a committee vote. This is the first year the issue has ever been introduced in the Senate. Please write your members of Congress today and tell them to end the federal prohibition of industrial hemp production.
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FIBRE PLANTS -- HEMP,from The Children's Encyclopedia
The hempseed is one of the most balanced sources of omega-3 and omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). Studies link many common ailments to an imbalance and deficiency of EFAs in the typical Western diet: too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3.
Hemp as an Industrial and Food Resource
Starving Babies and Illegal Food
Omega 3: Fish v Hempseed Oil
Hemp Oil vs Fish
Cannabis Seeds:The Most Nutritionally Complete Food on the Planet
Protein: Mad Cows v Hempseed
Hemp is environmentally friendly crop that doesn't require massive applications of fertizilers and pesticides to thrive. It doesn't deplete the land and grows under adverse conditions. Virtually every other country in the world allows its cultivation and are developing its industrial uses which include the extraction of oils for food to the making of bricks for low cost housing. This is the crop that could save the family farm in America.
OPEC Fossil Fuels vs American Homegrown Bio-diesel
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Hemp Powered Car Tours US/Canada
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SF Bay oil refinery fire v Hemp
Industrial hemp has a THC content of between 0.05 and 1%. Marijuana has a THC content of 3% to 20%. The hemp plant is tall and stalky and the marijuana plant is short, shrub-like, and has "buds". It's an annual plant that grows from a seed, and because of its quick growth (average of 4 months) it requires limited pesticides.
Industrial Use of Trees vs Hemp
-Hemp planting reduces deforestation and improves the soil upon which it is grown.
"Hemp Horizons: The Comeback of the World's Most Promising Plant" John W. Roulac1997
Grow Your Own Home
Hemp Fiber Linx
Cannabis Fiber for Construction and Industry
Grow Your Own Hemp
Chemical vs Organic Hemp
Hemp vs. Cotton
-Environmentally, hemp is a safer crop to grow than cotton. Cotton is a soil-damaging crop and needs a great deal of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.
"Frequently Asked Questions about Cannabis Hemp" Brian S. Julin, 1994
-Cotton crops in the USA occupy 1% of the country&rsquos farmland but use 50% of all pesticides.
The Emperor Wears No Clothes, Jack Herer, 1993
-1 acre of hemp will produce as much as 2-3 acres of cotton.
"Marijuana and Hemp: The Untold Story" Thomas Bouril, 1997
Hemp 'Eats' Chernobyl Waste
Hemp vs Dioxins
Cotton Vital Statistics
Reprinted from the Spring 1996 Patagonia catalog
Percentage of worldwide insecticides used on cotton production 25%
Percentage of worldwide agricultural acreage in cotton production 0.5%
Average pounds of chemicals used on one acre of cotton in the US per year 4
Pounds of pesticides used in 1993 on US agriculture fields 811 million
Percentage of the world market in pesticides controlled by 10 companies 73%
Pesticide spilled into Sacramento River that killed fish within 20 miles / metam-sodium
Rank of metam-sodium among pesticides used in 1992 on California cotton / 2nd
Number of fatalities worldwide caused by accidental pesticide poisoning each year / 20,000
Number of worldwide non-fatal pesticide poisonings each year / 3,000,000
Year Silent Spring was published / 1962
Approximate percentage of change in pesticide use in the US since 1964 / +150%
Number of years cotton has been cultivated / 4,000
Number of years cotton has been cultivated with pesticides / 50
Number of pounds of organic cotton used in Patagonia clothes in 1996 / 500,000
Cost to Patagonia of organically-grown cotton vs. cost of conventional cotton / apx. 2:1
Hemplastic or Fossil Fools Crud
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) products are everywhere and are dangerous to our health and environment from start to finish - in the factory, at home, and in the trash - releasing poisonous chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.
The Ganjawar Comes to the The Rez
White Plume Hemp Crop Destroyed Again
A field containing one and one-half acres of hemp plants was cut last year and burned at Ellsworth Air Force Base. White Plume considered the hemp as the mainstay of an agricultural crop that could aid his Tiospaye in becoming self sufficient. He said he is "a proud grandparent trying to find economic independence for myself and my people so we will no longer be considered a dependent nation."
Cannabis in Japan Cannabis(Taima)
Czech's and Hemp
Hempseed was used to treat nutritional deficiencies brought on by tuberculosis, a severe nutrition blocking disease that causes the body to waste away.
(Czechoslovakia Tubercular Nutritional Study, 1955.)
Drug Czar Seeks To Ban All Hemp Products
Hemp, Hemp, Hooray? No Way, Says DEA
Urgent Warning About Industrial Hemp
Dr. Bronner/Farmers Arrested Trying to Plant Hemp
Bronner buys the hemp used in his soaps from Canadian farmers. He was arrested outside the DEA museum, which shares space with the headquarters.
Federal Hemp Policy Shift by Chris Conrad 03/19/00
Hemp's Notorious Cousin
Washington Grew Hemp


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Mokhiber: Ari, two questions.
Why is the President appointing convicted criminals like Eliot Abrams to policy positions at the White House?
Ari Fleischer: Russell, you asked that question last week.
Mokhiber: I did not ask that question last week.
Fleischer: You asked it about somebody else. I dispute the premise of your question.
Mokhiber: I have a second question.
Fleischer: I dispute the premise of your second question (laughter.)
Mokhiber: Yesterday on Meet the Press, the conservative columnist Bob Novak said that hawks inside the Bush administration never wanted inspections in Iraq because "this is really about change of regime in Iraq and change of the political outlines in the Middle East more to Israel's benefit. That's what this has all been about, and since it's very hard to sell that to the American people, they have done it on a weapons of mass destruction basis." Is there anything you can say to counter the public perception that administration hawks like Richard Perle and [Paul] Wolfowitz have hijacked this country's foreign policy?
Fleischer: The President sets the foreign policy. And the foreign policy is of course that inspectors are on the scene and doing their job.
-Thanks to Russell Mokhiber
White House reporter Russell Mokhiber is the editor of the Washington, D.C.-based Corporate Crime Reporter - www.corporatecrimereporter.com. He co-authors the weekly Focus on the Corporation column with Robert Weissman which Common Dreams publishes. He can be reached at: email@example.com
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On reading my story, "A Scarletin Study," in the March issue, I noticed that your printer seems to be out of umlauts and has a shortage of g's. At least, he substituted q's for g's in several places. I recently took a trip to Hamburg, Germany, and while there picked up cheap several boxes of umlauts. I am sending you one fourth-class mail. I have some old gee-strings around, and when I find them I'll ship them off. You can tell your printer he can stamp a dozen g's out of one string.
Jonathon Swift Somers III
F&SF regrets the error. Upcoming: A new Somers story, in which the famous dog-detective Ralph von Wau Wau and a new associate, one Cordwainer Bird, become involved in a plot to steal Venice. The title is: "The Doge Whose Barque Was Worse Than His Bight."


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If you're after a game to show off the raw power of your Android/Apple phone or tablet, Horn's a pretty damn good bet. This action adventure title rivals premium console games for production values and provides hours of exploration and monster-bashing enjoyment.
A huge chunk of the game involves exploring Horn's world, a sweeping vista of forests, mountains, castles, ruins and rivers, while searching for a way to rid the land of a strange and horrific curse. You control the wee armoured protagonist by tapping on the screen to move around (no virtual thumbpads here) and performing small gestures to duck, jump, etc. It takes a little while to get used to and occasionally we found ourselves stuck on scenery, but for the most part this scheme works well.
The landscapes are gorgeous, easily on par with some fully-fledged console games, and the story is revealed via animated cutscenes that really bring the game to life. Even better is the orchestral score, which starts off soul-strokingly serene as you jog through a meadow, before jolting you awake as an enemy attacks with sharp, anxious riffs.
Combat is handled in the same style as games such as Avengers Assemble, where you take on a single enemy at a time. However, rather than devolving into simple block-and-stab affairs, Horn has you seeking out your foe's weak point while rolling around like a mad man, a la Zelda. Controls in these sections are simple. You can circle your enemy and jump around by tapping the on-screen icons, and slash by swiping your finger. Some of the beasties you fight are impressively huge and beautifully designed, although you'll be too busy hacking chunks out of them to truly admire their looks.
Save points are regular enough to make Horn a great adventure for the commute. We encountered a couple of bugs when playing the Android version, but nothing game-breaking thankfully. Horn is available through nVidia's TegraZone app right now for a fiver, as well as Apple's App Store.


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Tuesday Morning Fun – Excessive CelebrationMar 31st, 2009 | By | Category: General Comments
On our desk we frown upon excessive celebration after making one good trade. Many get in an excited mental state which causes them to make several bad trades in a row. One of our traders found this link this morning. This is clearly an example of excessive celebration. Wait for the score at the end of the clip.
Enjoy. Happy trading.


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The company is focused on innovation while preserving its classic treats.By Angela Hanson, Convenience Store News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- After 82 years in business, Hostess Brands products vanished from store shelves in late 2012 following the company's filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. When it returned under new ownership in July 2013, there were some who doubted that changes in the sweet snacks market would allow Hostess to reach its former status as an iconic American brand.
Now, as the new Hostess Brands nears the one-year anniversary of its "Sweetest Comeback in the History of Ever," its return is producing some surprising results. Not only have brand loyalists welcomed it back, but new consumers are giving Hostess a try, particularly young adult males.
"The Hostess comeback is the result of a groundswell of consumer passion," Gloria Garrett, the company's chief marketing officer and senior vice president, told CSNews Online. "A positive reception to the comeback was predicted, but even we were surprised by the magic of these beloved brands."
Rather than be dragged down by a shaky sweet snacks category, Hostess' return to the market has actually lifted overall sales of sweet baked goods, taking the market from a nearly 8-percent decline during Hostess' absence to 3-percent growth upon its return, according to Garrett.
While the new Hostess Brands benefited from the company's decades-long position as an American icon, it still wasn't a simple task to get back to business. "The company launched operationally as a start-up," explained Scott Ward, vice president of sales, convenience, for the new Hostess Brands. "Many key operating elements, including the distribution model, started from scratch."
The new Hostess is working closely with its retail partners and relying on efficiency improvements that underpin streamlined production and distribution to ensure things keep running well.
As for its actual products, Hostess is pursuing a two-pronged strategy for the future that balances the old and new. "During the comeback, Hostess received clear consumer feedback that preserving the beloved classics is our job one," said Garrett. At the same time, though, the company recognizes that ongoing innovation is the key to staying relevant.
Keeping this in mind, Hostess is innovating within the snacking and breakfast markets. During the rest of 2014, Hostess will integrate new food ingredient trends with the introduction of Greek Yogurt Coffee Cakes, which capitalizes on protein-heavy Greek yogurt's healthy perception. Hostess will also tap the portion size trend with Fun Size Twinkies, for those who want a small treat. Seasonal snacks will be emphasized as well.
Retailers can also expect special promotions and first-ever category initiatives, such as the prepacked, single-serve display shipper that's coming this year.
And the innovation is not expected to stop there. In 2015, customers can look forward to "surprising innovation" that will push Hostess Brands beyond its bakery roots.
Although its products are frequently sold from grocery store shelves, Hostess Brands is looking at convenience stores as a prime opportunity to grow sales.
"Many distributors offer full category management solutions enabling more functional shelf-to-space ratios. Our objective is to provide category leadership solutions that run parallel with other impulse sales categories in convenience stores," said Ward.
To take advantage of the highly impulse-driven nature of the c-store business, Hostess is recommending strategic placement of its products on the shelf and on secondary racks to capture consumer attention and maximize single-serve sales. And rather than assume all snack cakes are the same, retailers are advised to emphasize different items in promotions and bundles based on daypart.
"We know that morning traffic in convenience stores revolves around coffee and breakfast purchase behavior," Ward said. "Bundling Hostess Donettes and breakfast cakes is a natural tie-in."
As its first year back in business draws to a close, Hostess has no plans to slow down. In fact, it is keeping the momentum going strong with special appearances: The Twinkies brand has a cameo in the blockbuster film "X-Men: Days of Future Past," which is in theaters now, and Hostess CupCakes will appear on the MTV cooking competition show "Snack-Off."
It's clear Hostess has every intention of making this second lifetime even longer than the first.


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Mr Mugabe's ruling Zimbabwean African National Union - Popular Front won a 20,000 majority in June, 2000, elections that human rights groups and European Union monitors said were marred by government intimidation.
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Want Fries With That? Kanye Gifts Kim Kardashian a Burger Chain
Kim Kardashian has everything....but THIS.
What does Kanye West buy the girl who wants for nothing? A fast food chain, duh!!!!!!!!
Star magazine is claiming that Kanye is buying Kim a Burger King franchise of 10 stores in England, Italy and France as a wedding gift. He already owns several Fatburger restaurants in Chicago.
He wants to get her these restaurants so she can become an "international businesswoman". Kanye believes this is where Kim's future is, not in reality TV.
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