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Mumbai mulls China-like skyscrapers in makeover5 min read . Updated: 03 Mar 2015, 10:19 AM IST
Mumbai is proposing changes to its Floor Space Index regulations that may permit developers to tear down old structures and build taller towers
Mumbai /Singapore: Mumbai is seeking to amend its 24-year-old building rules that allowed slums to mushroom and kept housing beyond the reach of most of its 19 million residents.
The island-city, which has little land available for development, is proposing changes to its Floor Space Index (FSI) regulations that may permit developers to tear down old structures and build taller towers. This may be good news for companies including Oberoi Realty Ltd, Sunteck Realty Ltd, Peninsula Land Ltd and Godrej Properties Ltd, according to Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd.
The plan for the world's second-most densely populated megacity after Dhaka is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Housing for All" programme, which seeks to build 20 million homes across India by 2022 to help eliminate urban slums and squalor. In theory, the move should increase the supply of apartments, cut property prices and help India's financial capital emulate wealthy peers including New York and Shanghai.
"This is the only way to solve the perennial housing shortage in this city, where most are living in pigeonhole-size apartments," said Vyomesh M. Shah, managing director of Hubtown Ltd, a Mumbai-based developer.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has proposed to increase the Floor Space Index, or FSI, to range between 2 and 8, compared with an earlier cap of 1.33. The FSI determines the maximum floor area allowed in a building relative to the land on which it is erected.
Variable height
When the index was first introduced in Mumbai in 1964, it was set at 4.5, meaning a building on a one acre (0.4 hectare) plot of land, a little smaller than a football field, living space totaling 196,000 square feet could be built.
Policy makers lowered that number in 1991 to to 1.33 times, a move contrary to what most cities with limited land have tended to do—raise the permitted FSI to accommodate growth, as in Manhattan, Singapore, Hong Kong and some Chinese cities.
The proposed change will allow for variable building heights depending on location, consumption patterns and logistics.
Historically, FSI has been used as a tool to limit congestion in Mumbai, said Aashiesh Agarwaal, an analyst at Edelweiss Securities Ltd said. Under the new plan, it is designed primarily to be a tool to manage physical development by laying out uniform rules, where locations with good public transport connectivity will get a higher FSI, he said.
'Wild grass'
"They seek to address key lacunae impacting Mumbai's real estate sector," Agarwaal said. "They are a step in the right direction and positive for developers with strong governance, brand and execution capabilities."
The 13-member S&P BSE India Realty Index has risen 17% this year compared with the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index's 7% gain. Oberoi Reality Ltd, the country's second-largest developer by value, has climbed 17% this year while Godrej Properties has added 16%.
Not all are optimistic about the proposals. Allowing taller towers on smaller land parcels may lead to a break down of the already creaky infrastructure in the island city, said Gulam Zia, Mumbai-based executive director at Knight Frank Llp said in a telephone interview.
"The city has grown haphazardly like wild grass and now if you let it expand vertically without putting necessary infrastructure in place, it won't serve anybody," he said.
Scrap material
The Mumbai metropolitan region needs $60 billion of investment in public transportation over the next 20 years and the current plan falls short of needs, according to estimates by McKinsey and Co. In a 2010 study, the consultant said India must spend $2.2 trillion by 2030 on urban transportation, housing and office space to boost infrastructure ranked below that of Guatemala and Namibia by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
More than a decade after then prime minister Manmohan Singh vowed to make Mumbai another Shanghai, the improvements in the city haven't been significant.
Half of Mumbai's residents live in slums—more than the population of Switzerland. The city's clusters of ramshackle huts made from scrap materials line narrow garbage-strewn alleyways, usually lack proper sanitation facilities and water supply, and residents often use pilfered electricity from tapping into power cables.
The business districts are a different world. Mumbai is the world's 16th most expensive business location as of September quarter, according to real estate services company CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.
Commuter rail
In the earlier development plan for the city, FSI was kept low to prevent congestion and promote growth of suburbs, according to a note from Edelweiss. The aim was to curtail the population in Greater Mumbai to 9.8 million.
Under the proposed rules more than half of Mumbai's land area will get FSI of 3.5. Areas that can be well accessed by public transport, mainly those in close proximity to commuter railway stations and existing and upcoming metro stations could get an FSI of about 5. Such areas would make up about 32% of the city's land.
Higher FSIs of between 6.5 and 8 will be allowed in the immediate vicinity of major railway stations close to the central business districts and other employment nodes. Only about 4.5% of the city will fall under an FSI of 6.5 while less than 0.5% of a plot area will get an allocation of 8, according to Edelweiss.
Clarity needed
"It is expected to address the critical issue of augmenting the housing stock in the metropolis in a very positive manner," said Sarang Wadhawan, vice chairman and managing director of Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd, the best performer for the year on the India Realty Index. "However, a lot of clarity is needed with regard to its implementation."
Some companies such as Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd, DB Realty Ltd, and Hubtown, that redevelop old buildings will also benefit from the increase in FSI, said Amit Harichand Anwani, a Mumbai-based real estate analyst at Kantilal Chhaganlal Securities Pvt.
Housing Development shares have jumped 61% this year while DB Realty added 17%.
"There will not be any lack of demand as they are coming up in centres which are densely populated and have a severe crunch for housing units," Anwani said. "The companies with the right kind of skill set will be able to leverage this rule change without stretching their balance sheet." Bloomberg
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Fannie Med? Why a "Public Option" Is Hazardous to Your Health
President Obama and other leading Democrats have proposed creating a new government health insurance program as an option for Americans under the age of 65, within the context of a new, federally regulated market — typically described as a "National Health Insurance Exchange." Supporters claim that a new government program could deliver higher‐quality health care at a lower cost than private insurance, and that competition from a government program would force private insurers to improve.
A full accounting shows that government programs cost more and deliver lower‐quality care than private insurance. The central problem with proposals to create a new government program, however, is not that government is less efficient than private insurers, but that government can hide its inefficiencies and draw consumers away from private insurance, despite offering an inferior product.
A health insurance "exchange," where consumers choose between private health plans with artificially high premiums and a government program with artificially low premiums, would not increase competition. Instead, it would reduce competition by driving lower‐cost private health plans out of business. President Obama's vision of a health insurance exchange is not a market, but a prelude to a government takeover of the health care sector. In the process, millions of Americans would be ousted from their existing health plans.
If Congress wants to make health care more efficient and increase competition in health insurance markets, there are far better options.
Congress should reject proposals to create a new government health insurance program — not for the sake of private insurers, who would be subject to unfair competition, but for the sake of American patients, who would be subject to unnecessary morbidity and mortality.
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If you are reading this letter it is because I know I am currently unwell.
Tag: Mental Health
Dear Dr: Asking for a comprehensive Autism assessment
I am articulate AND I have social and communication problems.
I am requesting a formal assessment for ADHD / ADD and Autism Spectrum Condition.
I have not been coping with pressures at home, with relationships and with my mental health.
Realistic goals: A talk on realistic goals, willingly failing and practicing
This is a talk I wrote in one of my good weeks while experiencing Autistic Burn Out. Using this method as a baseline has helped me on my recovery journey.
I Always Pick Myself Up Again
Seeing the images of my old house messy and tidy was a good visual reminder of what my current messy bedroom could look like. How I may feel once its cleaned.
My Autistic Burnout and Ongoing Recovery
It's nice not to be burnt out!
Steps on my Recovery Journey
With practicing comes being willing to fail. For me the two go together like smoked salmon and avocado.


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Archive for January, 2016
Felipe Hernandez: Marshall Scholarship Winner, Blog #3
A World-Wide Community
I never thought I would be here today. As the first to attend college in my family, the hurdles seemed endless. After graduating from UCI, the road was full of endless possibilities but also uncertainties.
During the Marshall Scholarship orientation process, I kept my experiences at UCI close to heart. I remembered how nervous I was when I first arrived to UCI but also how amazing it felt when I graduated. I knew that these next two years would be similar. In two years, I would become the first person in my family, including extended family, to obtain a master's degree.
I'll be honest, I was seriously considering deferring or forgoing the Marshall. I had just finished my year as a Senate Fellow in California and I was not too sure about how I would do in the UK. I did not think I would be able to do well. Honestly, I felt like I would not belong. These were some of the same feelings I felt when I first came to UCI. Over the years, I've learned that the reasons for these feelings and thoughts are complex but common among first-generation students like myself. However, I kept on looking for excuses to not accept the Marshall. I would be thousands of miles away from my family once again and they relied on me for help. While they still struggled with accessing basic services and navigating the US as immigrants, I would be away traveling and attending school. I couldn't help but feel guilty.
I even contacted the Marshall Scholarship Commission and asked them about deferment possibilities. I reached out to everyone I knew but no one affirmed my self-doubt. Instead, my friends and mentors all endorsed the decision to accept the Marshall. They all reinforced the idea that these next two years would be an incredibly rare opportunity to learn, travel, and grow. It is because of this community of mentors, friends, and family that I decided to stay with the Marshall. Like at UCI, a community of support is what would help me get through these next two years.
At orientation, I was nervous. It did not take long for the conversations to quickly become academic with a slight tinge of competitiveness. Immediately, I felt like I did not know nearly as much as the other scholars and the feelings of insecurity crept in. However, I soon found out that the other Marshalls were just as nervous as I was but everyone coped with their nerves in a different way. I was silent; others talked endlessly. After we all realized that everyone was just as nervous and excited, everyone let their guard down and started talking like old friends. Though our narratives were different, we all had a similar vision: to take these next two years to figure out how to make a positive impact in the world within our respective fields. At the end of the orientation process our community spirit blossomed and we were in this together.
When we arrived in London to complete our orientation the feeling was surreal. It then finally hit me that I would be in the UK for next two years of my life. Aside from leaving sunny California for the cold and gloomy UK weather, I constantly kept asking myself if I had made the right decision. I was preoccupied with thoughts of my family. Again, I couldn't help but feel guilty that I had this incredible opportunity while they were still struggling to deal with various problems most immigrant families face. They were the reason why I went to UCI, to help them deal with these problems. My family was also a part of this Marshall journey and would also be making an emotional sacrifice. Though they did not understand the significance of the scholarship, they did understand that these next two years would be difficult for all of us. These are feelings that I am still dealing with today even as I write this blog.
When I arrived to Bristol the energy of the city was amazing. We were welcomed with great esteem and community. Once I started my course, life started coming together. My classmates were from all over the world, had inspiring stories to tell, and were incredibly thankful for being here. I was too. They were also nervous being away from home (some for the first time in their lives). Another community was formed. The best part of experience has been befriending these folks and learning from their experiences.
At the same time, the program is amazing! I am deeply engaging with issues of social justice, empowerment, and activism in education for students from marginalized backgrounds within the context of my previous work in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Colombia. The opportunity to focus entirely on something that you love is rare and well worth the sacrifices. As I reached out to the Bristol student community, I came across amazing people. I've joined various societies including the expedition society which ventures out for weekend trips around the UK national parks. Being outdoors free from daily distractions and tasked with climbing/hiking mountains brings people together. We all share our stories as we hike and form a community of outdoor explorers who climb regardless of the rain and freezing cold weather (especially for a Californian).
I also happened to come into Bristol as the Mayoral elections for the city ramped up. I immediately reached out and I am now working on the Mayor's reelection campaign. This has given me a unique perspective into the politics and government of the UK and Bristol. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact, especially since the campaign team is only made up of four people (tiny in comparison to the US). I have also met incredible people in the community and I am learning a lot about the lives of Bristolians. I have drawn many parallels to my family's and community's experience in Los Angeles. As I've learned before from traveling, human beings are the same in the sense that one of their main priorities is providing the best for their families, themselves, and their community. Bristol's diverse community has reinforced this. My conversations with Bristolians from wealthier areas to low-income neighborhoods have reaffirmed this perspective. For me, getting involved in politics in Bristol has been an unexpectedly life-changing experience.
Another exceptional and amazing opportunity has been traveling around (pretty cheaply) and meeting people from different regions of the world. As one travels, the world becomes your community and those in it become like family. Soon one cares for those communities as one's own and for those in it as if they were family.
Community is what keeps me going. From my time in Colombia as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to working in Sacramento as a CA Senate Fellow to pursing two master's degrees in the UK, none of this would have been possible without a strong and diverse community supporting in Los Angeles, UC Irvine, and around the world. Though I greatly miss my family, tacos in LA, and the beautiful sunny weather, I constantly count my blessings to be here.
My message to my fellow anteaters, particularly if you're a first-generation student, is: accomplishing your goals will be difficult emotionally and physically, sometimes seemingly impossible, but always keep at heart your community for that will be your driving force. Also, whether you think you have your life figured out or have no clue what comes next, embrace every possible experience that comes your way in a positive light.
Christopher Galeano: Capital Fellows Program Winner, Blog #1: Motivations and Expectations
My motivations and application process
At the root of my motivation to apply for the Capital Fellows Program as a Senate Fellow was my research and community organizing experiences while at UCI. As I came to see it, researchers made policy recommendations for lawmakers and community organizers pushed policymakers to pass legislation. It was clear that an in-depth understanding of policy was pertinent to further advocate for policies that helped communities I had worked with throughout these experiences – including low income, migrant and working class people.
What further enticed me to apply was that the California State Legislature is one of the most progressive legislative bodies in the U.S. In many ways it is the most responsive to its communities' needs in comparison to other state legislatures.
Upon deciding to apply for the Capital Fellows Program I knew that I could not do it alone. I reached out to prior and current program participants to ask them about their experiences and advice. I spoke with Senate Fellows who were alumni from UCI, Assembly Fellows whom I met in other fellowship programs, and even "cold" emailed Judicial Fellows who participated in the program more than five years ago.
In addition to asking prior and current fellows for feedback on my application, I asked the UCI Scholarship Opportunities Program (SOP), professors, mentors and peers to review my essays before submitting my application. When I found out I had made it past the second round of selection, I asked SOP and others if they would conduct mock interviews for me to help me prepare and give critical feedback for the real in-person interviews. As a result of this preparation, I was offered a spot as a 2015-2016 Senate Fellow – I was elated.
In this position I would either work as a Legislative Aide in a State Senator's office or as a Consultant in a Senate Committee for the 2016 legislative session. After much consideration I accepted the offer. In terms of impact and reach, I saw that each Senator represents the most people per district compared to other state legislatures and can establish more meaningful connections with communities given their four-year terms. Accepting this position would also give me privilege to practical and institutional knowledge of how and why policy goes from just an idea to an actual law.
Reflecting on the first months, my privilege and community
A year passed since my initial application submission. Now, and after the intense, six-week long orientation, I find myself placed in a State Senator's office as a Legislative Aide. While I am relatively new to the Capitol, I have thought much on my experience so far as a Senate Fellow. I have struggled and reflected on my community, the privilege of this experience, and the next nine months here in the Capitol.
The first couple of months in Sacramento were challenging for me as someone from a low income, working class family. Indeed, it was financially challenging getting money together for a deposit, rent and food in order to move up here – thankfully with the support of my family I made it happen.
Furthermore, I carry with me, wherever I go and in whatever I do, my family and community experiences. Arriving as a Latino used to seeing people of color around them, I was not sure what to expect working in the Capitol – would there be people who looked like my community in around and the building? Fortunately, just as Sacramento has a reputation for racial/ethnic diversity, there too is visible diversity in the Capitol building.
Fortunately, through the program's racial/ethnic and socioeconomic diversity, I have met people from all over California. Since the start of the program I have met people of color within the program, Capitol staffers, and state legislators. In many instances these individuals, especially the Capitol staffers, have been willing to share their experiences with me and offer mentorship. Surprisingly, I do not feel alone like I thought I was at the beginning of the program.
Outlook in the Capitol
I am cognizant of the privilege that comes with participating in the program as a Senate Fellow. More specifically, the program is consistently voted a top ten internship program in the nation, with almost 500 applicants and only 18 winners each year. Furthermore, I am one of only two Senate Fellows selected from Southern California this year. Since the start of the program I consistently reflect on this. I constantly think back to those in my community who are not afforded access to these kinds of programs because of numerous social, economic and educational barriers – and it humbles and keeps me grounded as I walk and work in the Capitol halls.
This month the state legislature will begin the second session of the 2015-2016 legislative year. Despite only being the beginning for me as a Senate Fellow/staffer in Sacramento, I feel I have grown from this experience. I have developed an appreciation for critical issues to California, such as health, criminal justice, and agriculture; learned about the political and legislative process with some practical experience already under my belt; and am placed with a highly respected legislator and staff. Reflecting on this experience so far, I am confident that I made the right choice in applying to and accepting this position as a Senate Fellow. I know that at the end of this experience I will not only have developed professionally, but will have personally grown tremendously.
Quick words of advice to potential applicants: Apply to all four fellowships within the program – logically, you increase your chances of getting into the program. Stay in CONSTANT contact with the individuals you ask to write your letters of recommendation – ask them two months prior to the deadline if they can write the letter, check in again one month prior to the deadline, and again two weeks before the deadline. Make it easier for them to write your letters by emailing them your (1) personal statement (as best a draft you can get to them and email them any updated version in a timely manner); (2) resume; (3) transcript; and (4) setting up a meeting/call to discuss qualifications/why you want to apply to the program. Remind them that they will need to write different letters of recommendation for each fellowship. Lastly, if you are accepted into the program, SAVE money ahead of time for the first three months of the program; they will be financially challenging, especially if you are considered a low-income student.
Felipe Hernandez: Marshall Scholarship Winner, Blog #2
Editor's Note: After winning the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Colombia, Felipe returned to the US, filming a documentary with Road Trip Nation over the summer and then became a California Senate Fellow in Sacramento. In fall 2015, he traveled to the United Kingdom to begin graduate school as a Marshall Scholar.
The California Capital Fellows Experience
I am a Senate Fellow for Senator Richard Pan who represents the greater Sacramento area. I staff Dr. Pan on the Senate Education Committee because he is a voting member of the committee. I also staff issues in Banking & Financial Institutions and Transportation & Housing. In addition, I manage six bills for Senator Pan. This means that I am responsible for ensuring that these six bills successfully make it through the legislative process. I am responsible for helping craft the language in the bill, engaging stakeholders throughout the process, managing all support and opposition on the bill, and working to gather support from other legislators on the bill. This is a unique experience because we, Fellows, are in the belly of the beast in Sacramento. This has been formative for my career in public service and has also clarified my perspective on how government can facilitate or stagnate progress for Californians. At the same time, it has demonstrated the value in engaging a broad network of stakeholders for the sake of ensuring a comprehensive policy solution to a complex social problem. I have also learned what leadership can look like in the face of adversity and strong opposition. This experience has also reinforced my passion for public service and broadened my understanding of how all sectors of our society can work in concert to solve various policy challenges. As a fellow, I am able to observe and be a part of the unique public policy process in California under the mentorship of senior staffers who step out of their way to help you. The mentorship is the most enriching aspects of the fellowship because the culture in "the building" is to help fellows grow, learn from their mistakes, and help propel us to be effective public servants in government or in our communities.
This knowledge and experience will play a vital role in my studies at the University of Bristol and Oxford because I will contribute a unique understanding of California public policy to the classroom. California is the 7th largest economy in the world and home to more people than some countries. My understanding of social policy at this macro-level will compliment my learning of social policy in the international context.
While in Sacramento, I also serve on the Student Development Council for United Latinos, which focuses on increasing opportunities in key areas such as STEM, policy, business, education, and health for K-16 students from underrepresented regions in Sacramento. I also teach, and helped develop, the "Know Your History Institute", a history course on the plight of African and Latino people in America, for Improve Your Tomorrow, a Sacramento based non-profit that provides mentorship, tutoring, and support for high school boys of color who are at risk of dropping out. I also serve as the Internship Coordinator for the Improve Your Tomorrow Capitol Internship Program which places ten junior and senior boys of color in legislative offices to serve as interns and provides the interns with educational seminars, brown bags, and career exploration trips meant to develop foundational communication, analytical, and professional skills. Finally, I am also founder and Vice President of the California Renters Caucus with the California Young Democrats, an organization that focuses on increasing the availability of median and affordable housing through policy and community initiatives.
Filming Road Trip Nation: First Generation
During the first couple months of my Fulbright, I started to plan for the upcoming year because I knew that the year in Colombia would go by very fast. So I started to research opportunities in California and opportunities abroad. I ended up finding two great opportunities that I knew I wanted to participate in. One of these opportunities was with Road Trip Nation, a California-based production company that provides the opportunity for young people to travel across the US in an RV interviewing leaders under a common theme. In particular the "First-Generation Road Trip" caught my attention because it reflected who I was, a first-generation college graduate out in the real world trying to figure it out. I and three other first generation students from other states were selected to travel across the USA to film a documentary of interviews with inspirational first-generation American leaders, like US Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz, and singer-songwriter and actor John Legend. In total we drove a total of 3,851 miles from Los Angeles to New York City and interviewed a total of 19 leaders. This was an amazing opportunity to ask leaders, who were also the first in their families to attend college, questions that we always wanted to ask. We also had to drive a 35 foot RV from Los Angeles to New York with only a day of training, and we had to live in the RV for five weeks with five other people (including the director and videographer). This was one of the most challenging things I ever had to do because I had to live with five other people in a cramped RV but also because the trip required a lot of soul searching and required us to ask a lot of difficult questions of ourselves. Throughout the road trip, I grew close to the other road trippers, and we became like family. Also we received important and powerful advice from other leaders across the country like Alejandra Ceja, the Executive Director of the White House Initiative for Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Alejandra said that we must "Dare to dream," that we must dare to be bold to pursue our true passions and live in service of others. Throughout the trip we received valuable mentorship that helped clarify our vision and provided us with the motivation to take the next step in our lives, which for me was pursuing the Marshall Scholarship.
The special aired on PBS in spring 2015 and can be viewed for free here: http://whynotusfilm.com/.
Felipe Hernandez answers student questions at the screening of the Road Trip Nation documentary Why Not Us? on April 14, 2015


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RALEIGH — During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
I doubt it, because North Carolina businesses added nearly 413,000 jobs during the same 12-month period. There was a net gain, not a net loss. But even when the labor market has a good year, lots of jobs go away. Companies cut back. Some businesses close altogether.
Because net changes in economic conditions get more political and media attention — and they should, make no mistake — we can sometimes forget just how much churn is a feature of any modern economy. New technologies replace old ones. New ideas do, too. Consumer preferences change. Producers must adjust to that, or suffer the consequences.
As disorienting as such changes can be sometimes, we shouldn't want it any other way. The alternative would be far worse. Without the dynamism of free enterprise, the vast majority of us would be poorer, sicker, and sadder. I don't mean to diminish the difficulties faced by those whose employers make mistakes, fall behind technologically, or simply fall out of fashion. But efforts to protect wobbly businesses from market forces end up hurting far more people. Churn is a sign of vitality.
Indeed, North Carolina would benefit from more of it. While 2018 was a good economic year for our state, it wasn't a great one, comparatively speaking. Growth in real gross domestic product was a bit below the national and regional averages. So was net job creation. North Carolina's economic performance has picked up a bit in 2019, according to the available data, but we could still be doing much better.
In particular, we'd be better off if there were more entrepreneurs starting new businesses. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation publishes an annual compilation of data on the subject. North Carolina got a score of .44 on the 2018 Kauffman Early-Stage Entrepreneurship Index. That's better than average. However, our key regional competitors Florida (2.27) and Georgia (1.47) were among the highest scorers on business startups in the nation.
So was California (2.78), by the way. It's now a thoroughly blue state with relatively high taxes and regulatory burdens. Does that mean conservatives are all wet when we advocate more economic freedom to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth in North Carolina?
Not at all. While some conservatives grossly oversimplify and exaggerate the effects of public policy, most of us point out that economies are highly complex systems with multiple causalities. California has a fantastic climate, abundant raw materials, and excellent ports and trade connections to fast-growing Pacific Rim countries. It is also home to highly innovative industries that got their start in California decades ago, before its decisive turn to left-wing politics.
Recently, there has been a steady emigration of innovative people and firms from California to freer states, but given the relative magnitudes involved and the continuing salience of California's other attractions, it would take a very long time for such emigration to destroy that state's economic base.
The real question has always been how state policies affect economic performance after adjusting for non-policy factors. In other words, given the limited levers that governors and legislatures can truly control, what direction should they be pulling?
While there is no unanimous verdict in the economic literature — there rarely is — most studies show that economic freedom boosts economic growth in general and entrepreneurship in particular.
For example, a recent paper in the journal Contemporary Economic Policy found that a 10 percent increase in economic freedom is associated with a 5 percent increase in state GDP. And a 2019 study in the journal Small Business Economics found that "economic freedom is positively associated with firm and job creation."
Within our region, Florida (#2) and Georgia (#6) are higher in economic freedom than North Carolina (#14), according to the latest Fraser Institute study. We still need to tax less and deregulate more, among other things, if we desire more jobs and higher incomes.
John Hood (@JohnHoodNC) is chairman of the John Locke Foundation and appears on "NC SPIN," broadcast statewide Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. on UNC-TV.


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When we heard Chef Jose Icardi was opening a new Mexican restaurant at Shore Club, we were intrigued. Chef Icardi, the culinary powerhouse behind Leynia at Delano South Beach, already won us over with tasty Argentinean cuisine, so we had high expectations for Diez y Seis. We expected the best, and that's exactly what we got during our dinner there.
Pilo's Street Tacos: A Brickell Gem
Last month, we spoiled ourselves with tacos in San Diego. It seemed like a good decision at the time, but trying our favorite Mexican dish over on the West Coast made us realize what we were missing over here in Miami. There's no comparison: San Diego tacos — especially fish tacos — just taste better.
Coming back to South Florida, we weren't sure we'd find anything close to the quality we experienced. Pilo's Street Tacos in Brickell proved us wrong.
The Taco Stand Opens in Wynwood
There's officially a new taco spot in town: The Taco Stand. This California-based eatery has brought its Baja-inspired fare to Wynwood, where guests can enjoy tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other appetizing bites to satisfy their Mexican food cravings.
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Dark Horses Roam Manila!
March 18-19, 2006
This doesn't happen in Asian Grand Prix. What's supposed to happen is a highly armed posse of Japanese Pro's storms the field, takes half the slots in the top 8 and then one of them goes on to win it. Here in Manila the Filipinos were having none of that. It's been over six years since the last Grand Prix here and they were determined to make it count. Half of the top 8 were from the host nation.
Takuya Osawa was the lone Japanese player to make it to the final draft. Also Osawa, along with former Australian Jake Hart, were the only players to have ever made it this far before, making the top 8 probably one of the most inexperienced ever. Experience didn't help either Hart or Osawa as they both crashed out in the quarters. This set up a dream final between two local amateurs, James Porter and Jiro Francisco.
Unfortunately the final didn't live up to the billing. A scruffy mana-screw and mulligan-afflicted affair, it was eventually Porter who emerged triumphant on the back of successive bounce effects and a Leap of Flame to take him over the top.
Congratulations to James Porter, champion of Grand Prix Manila 2006!
top 8 bracket
James Porter
Dominic Ortega
Cynic Kim
Jake Hart
Bo Sun
Takuya Osawa
Jiro Francisco
Felix Gonzales
James Porter, 2-0
Cynic Kim, 2-0
Bo Sun 2-1
Jiro Francisco, 2-1
James Porter, 2-1
Jiro Francisco, 2-0
James Porter, 2-1
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|1. James Porter
|2. Jiro Francisco
|3. Cynic Kim
|4. Bo Sun
|5. Jake Hart
|6. Felix Gonzales
|7. Takuya Osawa
|8. Dominic Ortega
pairings, results, standings
Sunday, March 19: 10:22 p.m. - Top 8 DraftThe final table was set
Manila has produced a strange top 8. As far as I know there are only two players who've top 8'ed a Grand Prix before. Fortunately they happened to sitting right next to each other so I decided to follow their draft.
Jake Hart is a strong advocate of the blue-black-red draft and will try and force that if he can. The deck he had from the last draft was just plain ridiculous. The Japanese have also said they favor that strategy, and Takuya Osawa did run it in the last draft, meaning we could have a little scrap on our hands.
Straight out from the blocks both players opted for the removal spell. Osawa took a Galvanic Arc while Hart took Disembowel. Hart's next pick was a move into blue with a Drift of Phantasms. Watchwolf proved too tempting for the Japanese player and he further strengthened a move into green and white with Transluminant and Veteran Armorer. Osawa also pre-empted having to select a third color for Guildpact by sweeping up a few spare black cards: Strands of Undeath and Mausoleum Turnkey. Bathe and a second Transluminant rounded off his first booster.
Hart's first few picks were largely unexciting as the second pick Drift was followed by Roofstalker Wight (over Tattered Drake) and a second Drift. Fifth pick was better with Peel from Reality - a card that Hart rates very highly. Another Roofstalker (again over Tattered Drake) and Surveiling Sprites left Hart hoping for a good pay-off from Guildpact.
The second booster saw both players first pick Last Gasp, but as both players major colors were different this couldn't really be classed as a fight. Hart got the Dimir Cutpurse Osawa couldn't really support while a Faith's Fetters made nice addition to the Japanese player's deck. This booster gave Osawa a couple of good Golgari cards as Drooling Groodion and Golgari Rotwurm made his pile. As his deck seemed quite aggressive I was surprised at a third pick Carytid.Hart and Osawa draft
Other than the Cutpurse the cards again didn't seem to be there for Hart. This booster he mainly picked up filler stuff to round out the deck: Goblin Spelunkers, Clinging Darkness, Terraformer, another Surveiling Sprites. The pay-off usually arrives with Guildpact and the fantastically deep Izzet cards.
It seemed on the cards with his first few picks. Electrolyze, Steamcore Weird, Ogre Savant. But then the card quality began to dip. Pyromatics, Izzet Signet (over a Torch Drake), Petahydrox. Someone else must have had a similar plan or the boosters weren't the best as the Izzet cards didn't reach their usual depths this time.
Osawa took a Ghor-Clan Savage as his first pick and then picked Wildsize, Pillory, Wildsize. Osawa has a lot of bears and with the two Wildsize and a Gather Courage can probably mount a fairly scary offence.
Sunday, March 19: 10:37 p.m. - The Top 8 Decklists
Sunday, March 19: 10:44 p.m. - Quarter-Final: Jake Hart vs Cynic Kim
Jake Hart is one of only two people in the top 8 who've picked up a Grand Prix top 8. He's managed the quarter-finals twice at two Australian Grand Prix. His opponent, Cynic Kim of Korea, is guaranteed a good pot of amateur cash but has to compete with two other amateurs in the top 8. He was actually qualified for Pro Tour Honolulu, but had been unable to obtain a visa.
Hart had gone for the usual blue-black-red concoction that had served him so well for most of the day. This time his deck was just solid rather than the monstrosity he'd picked up last time out. Kim has a pretty zippy Selesnya-Gruul hybrid.
Hart had to mulligan his first hand ("11-0", he said referring to the number of his mulligans compared to his opponents) and his start ended up being very shaky.
Last Gasp took out Kim's Boros Guildmage but there wasn't much to smile about after that as Kim followed up with Burning-Tree Shaman while Hart spent the next two turns waiting for his third land to appear. That allowed the former Australian to stick a Drift of Phantasms in the way of beats that now included a Greater Mossdog and Wojek Embermage.
Hart's mana problems reached farcial levels as both a Remand and gunned down Surveiling Sprite also failed to find his fifth land. The Remand at least kept a Flame-Kin Zealot at bay for a turn and buy him time to Disembowel the Shaman. Rather than recast the Zealot Kim went for the mighty Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi and zipped in with the flaming Elemental on the following turn. A second Drift and Peel from Reality kept Hart in the game as he pleaded with his "filthy deck" for a mountain.
Finally it arrived and an Electrolyze was aimed at the Embermage. Hart was at 8. Could he now go on to pull this around? He brought out Goblin Spelunkers to start attacking back at Kim's life total. Kim kept up the pressure with Skyknight Legionnaire. He needed a pump spell or some kind of burn spell to punch through Hart's walls though.
Ogre Savant bouncing the big tree trunk clawed Hart a little further back into the game. Kim's wasn't about to ease up. If he couldn't go through Hart's defenses he'd go round as Scatter the Seeds gave him some overlap options. He followed those up with Ghor-Clan Savage.
Hart was down to 4 life and one card in hand. Another attack and finally a wall fell. Hart was down to 3 and the Guardian finally returned. Hart had held on for a while but finally the Korean player was able to crunch through.
Kim 1-0 Hart
Game 2 and Kim's draw was like a complete re-run. Turn two Boros Guildmage followed by turn three Burning-Tree Shaman followed by Wojek Embermage. And also like a re-run Hart's deck was giving him fits again. This time it was refusing to cough up a swamp. Hart's offence, two Goblin Spelunkers, was actually pretty classy against another red deck. Unfortunately Hart was racing five points of damage. Well I say racing. Left coughing and hacking in the fumes as his opponent sped off might be more appropriate.
If Hart could somehow stabilize with a Wall or anything, his Spelunkers would quickly bring the game home. Ogre Savant helped, sending Burning-Tree Shaman back to the hand. Kim's draw was almost the stone-cold nuts. Scatter the Seeds at end of the turn and Hart was almost completely out of options. Flame-Kin Zealot would have been the icing on the cake, but it wasn't really necessary. Between the Embermage and Guildmage the Savant could only chump a Saproling.
"When's it my turn?" Hart remarked disconsolately at yet another quarter-final exit. His deck just simply hadn't been given a chance to play.
Cynic Kim beats Jake Hart 2-0.
Sunday, March 19: 10:56 p.m. - Semi-Final: Jiro Francisco vs. Bo Sun
I arrived at this semi-final late having spent an abortive amount of time trying to send the player profiles through an asthmatic dial-up connection. Grr.Bo Sun
By the time this other semi-final was already over and so we already knew the winner would be playing against James Porter. Both Jiro Francisco and Bo Sun had just come from hard-fought quarter-finals. Francisco had beaten out fellow countryman Felix Gonzales while Bo Sun had taken down Takuya Osawa, the last remaining Japanese player in the tournament.
Francisco has a fairly slow black-blue-white deck from what I can see with the always funny Tunnel Vision / Junk Troller combo. Bo Sun has a very useful looking Orzhov deck with a slight green splash.
Sun struggled in the first game to find any black mana, but was not put under pressure by Francisco's slow blue-black-white deck. Even during the period of screw Sun was still the aggressor as a lone Grotesque chipped at Francisco's life total.
Francisco had a Lurking Informant to muck about with Sun's draws but other than a Dimir Infiltrator he had absolutely no offence. This allowed Sun to find his black mana and then come back into the game. Or rather, as he was firmly ahead in the damage race, press home his advantage.
The game had got to the point where Francisco's Sewerdreg was letting him catch up in the damage race after the early Grotesque beats. However Agent of Masks on Sun's side of the table was making it a very slow process and also slowly draining Francisco's life away. Between Ostiary Thrull, Tattered Drake, Stinkweed Imp and Guardian of Vitu-Ghazi the board looked completely gummed up.
Netherborn Phalanx plinked a precious three life points off Francisco. He was down to 6 now and looking unlikely to win this race. He needed to find some way of dealing with the Agent of Masks.
Sun attempted to empty Francisco's hand with Strands of Undeath. A Repeal stopped that plan. Sun had a slight overlap in attacking, he managed to get another precious point off Francisco by forcing through the Stinkweed Imp.
Next turn it got very interesting. Sun went to attack and found Douse in Gloom waiting for Stinky. What was more important was the two life Francisco gained. The life totals now stood at 9 - 5 to Sun. Worse, the Chinese player now had zero fliers against Francisco's Torch Drake and Tattered Drake. A swing with the Sewerdreg put Sun to 6. Next turn Francisco would be swinging for the win.
Sun attacked with everything. It was all he could do. He dropped Francisco to 2. What had he drawn? Francisco went into his attack step. The fliers and dreg came in. Sun picked up his cards and a cheer went up amongst the partisan crowd. We were just one win away from an all-Filipino final.
Francisco 1-0 Sun
Sun mulliganed and it looked like he'd be going under without much of a fight as he made three swamps and then passed. Meanwhile Francisco was putting himself within touching distance of the final. He made a Halcyon Glaze and a Drift of Phantasms allowed it to take a 4 point bite out of Sun's life total.
Sun found a plains and that gave him Veteran Armorer. Worse for him was the Sewerdreg that showed up on Francisco's side. I was starting to get the impression that this all-Filipino final was not going to be denied.
Sun had other ideas, shutting down Sewerdreg with Pillory of the Sleepless. Francisco just summoned another one.Jiro Francisco
Sun still wasn't backing down without a fight. He made a Woebringer Demon. His life was so low at this point. Would he have time to abyss Francisco's second Sewerdreg away? An attack with the swampwalker dropped Sun to five. His continued tournament life looked very precarious. He summoned a Shrieking Grotesque only for Francisco to Repeal the Woebringer Demon in response! Sun didn't have the mana to recast it.
Now Sun needed a real answer to the Sewerdreg. Woebringer Demon wouldn't be fast enough. A Flight of Fancy drew Francisco two more cards. One of them was a Tattered Drake. That switched the Glaze back on and Sun had to chump with Grotesque just to stay alive.
Down to two life and facing both Drake and Sewerdreg and potentially the Glaze, Sun was now completely out of options.
The fairytale would not be denied. We're going to have an all-Filipino final!
Jiro Francisco beats Bo Sun 2-0.
Sunday, March 19: 11:04 p.m. - Final: James Porter vs. Jiro FranciscoJames Porter
Okay so from what I've been told this just doesn't happen in Asian Grand Prix. What's supposed to happen is that a strong, well-armed posse of Japanese pro's smashes the field, takes half the slots in the top 8 and eventually wins the tournament. What isn't supposed to happen is that two amateurs from the host nation get to fight it out in the final match. It's been over six years since the last Grand Prix in Manila and the locals are determined to make it count.
Here we are in the final match and James Porter is facing off against Jiro Francisco. As both are amateurs, there's a lot of money up for grabs. Rather than play for $1200, they decided to split the winnings straight down the middle. That's a cool $3300 each. Or my kid's tuition for the next three years Porter pointed out. It's not the only thing they've split. At the start of the tournament they split a pack of 100 sleeves. I reckon that must make those sleeves the luckiest sleeves in the world.
After all the build up Game 1 was a complete blow out. Porter failed to find a third land and got smashed in short order by Halcyon Glaze.
Francisco 1-0 Porter
It didn't look like we were going to get match worthy of the occasion as Porter mulliganed to five. Then Francisco managed to top that with a stinky triple mulligan.
The top of his deck was relatively kind to him however as he dropped subsequent lands into play straight off the top. A Shambling Shell traded with a Dimir Infiltrator (also off the top). But then Francisco kept drawing lands and his few creatures were just picked off with Steamcore Weirds. Somehow Porter managed to cast his Grave-Shell Scarab despite having only four forests in a deck that would make even a Frenchman shudder.
At this point Francisco decided enough was enough as his four card hand seemed to be finding lands and little else.
Francisco 1-1 Porter.
Mulligans continued to afflict the game as both players went down to six. Francisco had to wait for a guild land to come online which gave Porter the chance to come out swinging with a Dimir Guildmage. He followed it with a Signet and Roofstalker Wight. Francisco kept pace with an Infiltrator and then Orzhov Euthanist.Jiro Francisco
Circu, put in a flying appearance before being taken straight out with Last Gasp. Porter took the skies with Flight of Fancy on the Guildmage. Francisco drew a laugh from the crowd when he did the same for his Euthanist.
Porter had the advantage in the race. The life totals were 11 - 7 in his favour. Then he managed to top deck first Vedalkan Dismisser and then an Ogre Savant to send Francsico straight back to the starting line. Francisco tried to hold on as a Sewerdreg returned for the third time and was kept on defensive duties with the Infiltrator.
Porter simply bypassed them all with Leap of Flame, taking the game, match and title of Grand Prix Manila in one sweeping attack.
James Porter beats Jiro Francisco 2-1 and is champion of Grand Prix Manila


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- The majority of respondents reported that their traceability system and the withdrawal / recall process was both effective and efficient
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- 8 cases the cost was between $100,000 and $500,000 USD
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- The vast majority of respondents stated that they did not have another incident of the same nature
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Product Recall: "Recall" shall mean any measure aimed at achieving the return of dangerous product that has already been supplied or made available to consumers by producer or distributor.
Product Withdrawal: "Withdrawal" shall mean any measure aimed at preventing the distribution, display and offer of a product dangerous to the consumer.
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I am new here working in a food processing industry and currently working on our FSMS ISO 22,000.. I am grateful for the articles here and hope to contribute in the topics but i am not informed on how to do it. any guidance will be highly appreciated
What's the basis for product recall? Is it concerning quality safety issues or just food safety issues?
Both I would say, if it can affect the consumers health.
Reason for product recall involving food safety issue is very clear to me. How about for quality issue to be the reason of product recall? Can you give me an example?
How about if a food product has a heat seal lid and the lids were found to have minute holes put into them during manufacture. The function of the lid is to provide a tamper evident seal of the food product. If it were deemed that the holes in lids may negatively affect the shelf life of the food product and it may spoil earlier than the stated date. It may be no risk of health to the consumer as they would know the product is spoiled and also it would not contain any pathogenic bacteria, but it is not a good thing, so a recall is initiated.
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Maxwell Jenkins, star of Netflix's reboot of "Lost in Space," jokes that he was "kind of born into the circus" because the 15-year-old has been performing since he was 4 years old.
"I wouldn't the person I am today if the circus wasn't in my life," Jenkins told In The Know.
Jenkins transitioned into TV acting in 2013 for an ABC drama called "Betrayal" and caught the acting bug immediately. He credits background in circus performing for his immediate fearlessness and comfort around working with adult actors in front of a camera. The pilot episode was directed by Patty Jenkins (no relation), who would be the first of many impressive directors Jenkins would get to work with over the coming years.
He's shared the screen with Mark Wahlberg, Connie Britton and Gerard Butler, to name a few, and now is the lead in his second Netflix series.
"There was a script on my mom's dresser, or desk or something, and I picked it up and started flipping through it and was like, '"Lost in Space," that sounds cool,'" Jenkins said. "I was like, 'Mom we always talk about jobs that enhance my childhood and things that I'm really passionate about doing — this is something I really want to do.'"
To be so young and star in a Netflix series that just got renewed for a second season seems almost unfathomable and overwhelming. But Jenkins certainly doesn't feel like a celebrity.
"Playing music, being in a circus and having dogs at home and going to public school and, it's all just helped me be a normal kid," he explained.
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Won't connect to pc or show that it's charging after changing housing
So i bought a new back housing for my Iphone 3g 8gb. While i was in there i read an article about making the home button more responsive by bending them up a bit, big mistake lol. I broke one of them off!!! Well I rigged a connector from an old battery and the home button works fine (I have a new home button assembly on the way tho).
Now when I plug it in to the computer I get no response and the iphone doesnt show that its charging. It is getting some juice tho but it doesnt seem to be charging as quickly. I plugged in an old ipod fm transmitter I have to see what happends and the iphone recognizes it so the dock port isnt dead. I have tried different cords and comps. I have double, triple checked everything inside, including connector 4 wich is secured completly. I just wanted some input before i buy a new dock because i've read some articles where it didnt help.
Oh and tried dfu mode, recovery mode, cannot get any response from pc. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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Ok Polly I'll give all that a try when I get home. Also wanted to add that I left phone on wall charger all night and it got a full charge so maybe I did damage something on the dock connector?
Ok I tried everything you suggested Polly. I checked/cleaned everything. I cant see and thing that is broken or bent or anything. The battery went dead and showed the empty battery symbol indicating that it needed to be charged. When i plug it in the symbol changes to show its pluged in. So the data connector isnt dead it just doesnt do what its suppose to. Anymore suggestions?
Well i've ordered a new dock connector so i guess i'll let you all know what happends when i get it. Any suggestions untill then are welcome though! Thanks again!
added a new charging dock and it still doesnt work!!! just put it in, double triple checked everything and still got the same thing. Again it will chagre (least i hope so afetr changing that) but doesnt show that its charging, and pc doesnt reconise it at all. I'm super careful when i change this stuff but could i have damaged the logic board? Please any help or suggestions at all would be fantastic!!!!! Thanks Again!!!


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ONE OF ZILLOW's 2015 "10 NJ HOMES WE'RE MOST OBSESSED WITH LIST"
Famed Route 9 Family Compound to be Sold December 15th
(Islandia, NY) November 7, 2017- Maltz Auctions announced it will auction the whimsical, fifty-four acre, family compound located at 5847 Route 9, Tuckerton, New Jersey, on December 15, 2017 at 2pm on location, at the property.
"The property was purchased in 2010 by Mr. Byung Taek Kim, Chairman of the Taekwondo Association of Greater New York," stated Maltz Auction's President, Richard Maltz. "Mr. Kim bought the property in order to remodel it into a summer shore retreat- and private family fun park- for his family. There's even a 1,000,000-gallon pool with a three-story watchtower and footbridge! Motorists through the years have had the opportunity to watch the property evolve. How often do you get to purchase a home with this amount of fantastical history?"
Property Details:
5847 Route 9, Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087
- One-of-a-Kind 54.07 Acre Estate/Family Compound
- 10,000+ Sq Ft Main Residence
- Caretaker House (2 Apartments)
- 1,000,000 Gallon Pool with 3-Story Watchtower and Footbridge
- Lighted Tennis Court
- 2 Private Ponds stocked with bass and perch
- 2 Enclosed Paddocks and riding path
- Green House
- 100′ Dog Run
- Fountains
- Waterfalls
- Main Residence Overview:
- 6 Bedrooms & 5 Bathrooms
- Tremendous 2,600+ Sq Ft Master Suite
- Grand Staircase
- Additional Information:
- 1,000′ Border wall Along Route 9
- All Fixtures to Buildings, Lights, Window Treatments & Built-In Appliances are Included in the Sale
- All Statues and Ornaments are Excluded from the Sale
- Block: 37 Lots: 13C, 13D, 13E, 13F & 55/56
- Previously Listed at $3,250,000
- $450,000 Suggested Opening Bid
- Video Tour:
Inspection/Viewing: Available upon pre-qualification.
Auction Date & Time: Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Registration commences at 1:00 pm.
Auction Location: On-location at 5847 Route 9, Tuckerton, NJ 08087.
Terms & Conditions of Sale: Property will be sold free and clear of all monetary liens. In order to register to bid, all prospective bidders must present a cashier's check in the amount of $45,000 made payable to "Maltz Auctions, Inc.". Subject to sale prior to auction as pre-auction offers will be considered. Please download the complete Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Buyer's Premium: A ten (10%) percent Buyer's Premium will be added to the Successful Bidder's high bid to determine the contract price to be paid by the Successful Bidder.
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Bookworm is the reading hippy who uses books to escape reality and take far out trips. In the afterglow of her trips, Bookworm is always struck with enlightenment from what she just read. She sees how modern literature is influencing cultures, society and even future histories. If you dig it, stay tuned as Bookworm shares her thoughts and ponderings related to the books she's reading.
The Hippie Bookworm
Bookworm is the reading hippy who uses books to escape reality and take far out trips. In the afterglow of her trips, Bookworm is always struck with enlightenment from what she just read. She sees how modern literature is influencing cultures, society and even future histories. If you dig it, stay tuned as Bookworm shares her thoughts and ponderings related to the books she's reading.
Finding Reading Material During Coronavirus Quarantine
With so many avenues available to us, there's always some way of getting more books for less money. Read morePosted on 19 April 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE
Out-of-the-box Love Stories
With Valentine's Day approaching and butting up against President's Day Weekend, there will be lots of couples heading out of town for romantic getaways. Read morePosted on 04 February 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE
A Review: The Hate u Give by Angie Thomas
Amazon and Audible have been after me for months to read the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. It was top of my recommended reads list every time I logged i... Read morePosted on 09 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE
Book Review: Crimes Against a Book Club by Kathy Cooperman
I recently joined a book club at my local church. We read what you would expect, inspirational works by that of Joyce Meyer or Lisa Bevere – anything we... Read morePosted on 21 February 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE
5 Books That Spotlight Mental Illness
There has been a huge emphasis recently in bringing awareness and understanding of mental illness. It seems like everyone I meet has struggled with or knows... Read morePosted on 10 December 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE
Celebrity Autobiographies – from the Blessed to the Lucky (Part 2)
I got some feedback that I may have been a bit harsh in Part 1 of this compilation of celebrity autobiographies… Specifically to Holly Madison. But in a... Read morePosted on 28 April 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE
The Restaurant Critic's Wife by Elizabeth Laban: I've Got a New Favorite
My boyfriend and I consider ourselves to be somewhat foodies. We love checking out new restaurants, especially those that bring a different spin on foreign... Read morePosted on 20 April 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE
Celebrity Autobiographies – from the Girl Next Door to the Latest Gossip (Part 1)
One of my guilty pleasures in life is looking at all the celebrity gossip – from tabloids at the grocery store checks to a mid-week check-in of E! News. Read morePosted on 16 April 2017 BOOKS, CULTURE
The Revenant: How Would Hugh Glass Hold up to Modern Day Bear Grylls?
A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I headed to the theatre for the much-anticipated The Revenant. We loved it! I was expecting a Western, but I got something more. Read morePosted on 31 January 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE
New Year, New Novels: Branching out to Graphic Novels
For quite a while my friends and colleagues have been telling me about graphic novels – urging me to dive in and see if this would be a genre that I could... Read morePosted on 03 January 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE
It's Been a Year! Bookworm's 2015 Year in Review
Well, it's been quite a year! Personally I've gotten another new job (hoping this one sticks), became President of our local Toastmasters club, joined a... Read morePosted on 30 December 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
5 Ways Lawrence Hits It Out of the Park on Mockingjay Part 2
Today is my birthday! For the past 4 years it has been a tradition that my boyfriend and I go and see the new Hunger Games movies and this year was no exception. Read morePosted on 24 November 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
Wanting New Ink? Consider Some of the Literary Variety
I work in the business environment full time, so getting inked isn't something I can partake in all the time. However, I do have a couple of pieces that are... Read morePosted on 04 October 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
Silly Books That Make Us Smile: Remembering Those Goofy Gifts
It's been a while since I've written anything for TheHippieBookworm.com. That's because I've been going through a storm of sorts in my life where nothing seems... Read morePosted on 13 September 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
Review: Annie's People Trilogy by Beverly Lewis – Letting Go Can Gain You...
I have a friend who loves the Amish people. Growing up in Ohio, we've both been exposed to the Amish and Mennonite communities of northeastern Ohio to some... Read morePosted on 09 August 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
Dad's Recommendations – For the Love of Reading
I have always been a big reader. When I was younger it was Curious George and Clifford The Big Red Dog. But as I grew older it was The Babysitter's Club, Nancy... Read morePosted on 25 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
How to Decide What to Read Next
One of the biggest issues faced by a bookworm like myself is not finding something to read, but deciding what to read next. I have piles of books, some started... Read morePosted on 07 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
If I Could Dictate the Next Adaptations….
I love going to the movies, even more so now that every other movie coming out is an adaptation of some of my favorite book. But I've always been into movies... Read morePosted on 01 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
Paper Towns by John Green – Perception is Everything
Have you ever had this perception of someone you meet only to find out later that it was completely wrong? Everyone experiences this. I had a friend in college... Read morePosted on 25 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
The Soulkeeper Series by GP Ching – Sometimes You Just Need a Little Faith
It's been a while since I've had an opportunity to write. Normally I'll take little breaks from blogging when I have a lot of work to accomplish. But this... Read morePosted on 17 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE
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It's in the stores!
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The new book is out! You can get your copy here!
The combination of perspectives from the 4 authors have, I believe, built something way better than might have happened if we'd each written our own. Obviously, I'm prejudiced. Check it out for yourself.


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Bob Harvey reporting
Event Date: March 30th
The hike of March 30 was on the Appalachian Trail from Chestoa to the shelter near Curley Maple Gap, where we ate lunch, and then returned to Chestoa.
This hike was one that had been planned for quite a while, but postponed either to bad weather or to expected bad weather. This time, though, we could hardly have had it any better. Spring flowers were making their appearances and the trail was in perfect condition. Ordinarily, the northbound through-hikers get to Erwin and vicinity about this time of the year, but we saw only two, both from Destin, Florida. The hikers were Olin Babb, Bob Harvey, Jerry Jones, Susie Seiler, Jerry Sluder and Lowell Toof.


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Degrees and Certifications:
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This year is my 23rd year of teaching. My first 6 years were spent teaching Earth Science, Biology, Graphic Design and Yearbook at Eagle Academy. I have been at Mountain View HS since it opened seventeen years ago teaching Graphic Design, Intro to Mass Media and Yearbook. This year I am only teaching Graphic Design, am the lead teacher for the CTE Graphic Communication Program and the Department Head for the many CTE programs that Mountain View is proud to offer.
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The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to welcome you to the ranks of over 15,000 proud North Carolina Wesleyan College alumni! You may have graduated, but you will always be a part of the North Carolina Wesleyan College family. We are always available to serve you and we look forward to working with you! There are many benefits that Wesleyan alumni are entitled to as shown here. We hope you take advantage of each of these Wesleyan College alumni benefits!
- Taylor Recreation Center
As alumni, you can use the facilities at the Taylor Recreation Center. Check out the Taylor Center online or call 252.985.5257 for more information on discounted use of the Taylor Recreation Center facilities.
- The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts
Wesleyan alumni are eligible to purchase tickets to any show that is sponsored by the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at a discounted price (maximum two tickets at discounted rate). Individual ticket prices range from $16 to $32. This only applies to our Season Series and does not include rental shows to the building. Visit The Dunn Center at dunncenter.com or call 252.985.5197 to learn more about these great offers and which shows are eligible for the alumni discount.
- Career Services
The North Carolina Wesleyan College Internship and Career Services Center is available to you for life. If you visit the Career Services Center on the NCWC website, you will find a special area for alumni where you can upload your resume, search for opportunities and track your job search. As an employer, you may also use the website and Career Services to hire Wesleyan interns and graduates.
- Alumni Events
The Office of Alumni Relations sponsors a number of special alumni events throughout the year, including Homecoming, a golf outing, lectures on campus, art shows, and alumni gatherings across North Carolina and the east coast.
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North Carolina Wesleyan College Alumni Association partners exclusively with Liberty Mutual to help alums save $782 on auto and home insurance.* Call 800.699.4283 or visit LibertyMutual.com to get a free quote. *Average combined annual savings based on countrywide survey of new customers from 1/1/15 to 1/29/16 who reported their prior insurers' premiums when they switched to Liberty Mutual. Savings comparison does not apply in MA. Coverage underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Equal Housing Insurer.
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There is no time like the present to learn new skills. We offer over 80 professional development courses for a low course fee of $20. Courses are offered by NC Wesleyan College with our partner Ed4Online. Coursework is 100% online and self-paced. Once you complete a course, you will get a Certificate of Completion from NC Wesleyan College. Email email@example.com to request the alumni discount code.
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We're in the midst of a big shift, no doubt. Check out this report from the Nation : NHL Takes Historic Step for LGBT Equality .
The piece speaks of sports as a bulwark of "heteronormative socialization," with the implicit suggestion that this, like homophobia, has to go. What would a society look like that doesn't involve "heteronormative socialization"? My view: It's a society in which the vast majority of people are disoriented in life, while the elites navigate rather well in a culture of bespoke identity formation.
Capitalism works best when all our desires are free, because then they can be reconfigured and redirected toward the needs of the market. That's pretty much what the Nation wants, it seems.
When I was a young person I could imagine the success of the LGBT agenda. Sexual freedom was in full swing when I came of age in the late 1970s. What I couldn't have imagined is the present complicity of the left with the dissolving, atomizing effects of global capitalism. Whether it's legalizing marijuana, permitting pornography, or ending "heteronormative socialization," the left today is all about getting morality out of the way. The marketplace, therapy, and bureaucratic management fill the void.


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Read Naruto Chapter 573: The Path Toward Radiance
Published on February 2nd, 2012
Naruto Chapter 573 should definitely be an exciting chapter. Now that the 5 tailed beast and the Jinchuuriki has acknowledge and entrusted Naruto with their powers, can Naruto finally be able to stop or defeat Tobi? Will we see finally see some action between Naruto and Tobi in Naruto Chapter 573?
UPDATE: Naruto Chapter 573 is now available! You can read Naruto 573 in popular manga sites.
UPDATE 2: Sasuke has finally appeared again in this chapter! Carnage is about to begin in the battlefield! Woohoo!
UPDATE 3: Again Sasuke appearance is just a teaser!
During the last chapter, Naruto was able to deflect the five tailed beast's Bijuu dama and he was also able to remove the rod controlling the tailed beast. Naruto was able to go deeper and talked not only to the tailed beasts but also to the Jinchuurikis.
We also learned that the names of the tailed beast are as follows:
1 Tail – Shukaku
2 Tails – Matatabi
3 Tails – Isobu
4 Tails – Son Gokuu
5 Tails – Kokuou
6 Tails – Saiken
7 Tails – Choumei
8 Tails – Gyuuki
9 Tails – Kurama
Although I'm not really sure if the one who named them is Rikudo Senin. But it looks like the old guy was the one who took care of the 9 tailed beast when they were still little beasts.
I'm not really sure what happened when the tailed beasts tapped Naruto's hand but I think they all gave some of their chakras or powers to Naruto. This could get very exciting. Naruto could finally have the power to defeat Tobi.
Naruto 573 is not available yet. But it's expected to be released by next week Wednesday. Can't wait already!


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Let's Teach Kids How To Write In Tamil One Letter At A Time!
When you learn a language, it is important that you know how to read and write in the language.
This helps kids create a connection to the words and phrases that they learn and helps them master the language faster.
The first step is to start with the letters of the alphabet. Now we can learn how to write, master, and perfect all the 247 letters in the Tamil Alphabet
The Tamil Writing Made Easy is a workbook that covers all the 247 letters of the Tamil alphabet
- Uyir ezhutthu (உயிரெழுத்து)
- Mei ezhutthu (மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
- Uyirmei ezhutthu (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
- Aayutha ezhutthu (ஆயுத எழுத்து )
This workbook provides you with a great set of Tamil worksheets that help you start learning how to write each letter in the Tamil Alphabet. It starts with the Uyir ezhutthu (உயிரெழுத்து) and Aayutha ezhutthu (ஆயுத எழுத்து ).
You learn how to write each letter till you master it when you can
- SEE how to write each one of them with the guided dots and arrows
- TRY OUT and learn how to write each letter by following the dotted lines
- PRACTICE writing each letter by tracing over them
- MASTER writing each letter by doing it yourself several times.
Take a look at some sample pages from our workbook.
This workbook also covers each and everything Mei ezhutthu (மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்) and Uyirmei ezhutthu (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்) in the Tamil Alphabet.
You can conquer every letter in the Tamil Alphabet here when you can
- SEE how to write the main letter on each set of Uyirmei ezhutthu (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துக்கள்)
- TRY OUT and write everything within the set by tracing it out.
- PRACTICE writing each series by writing them out yourself.
- MASTER writing each letter by doing it yourself several times – one letter at a time.
Take a look at more sample pages from the workbook.
How Better to Master the Basics of Learning How to Write in Tamil?
These Workbooks would be great for your child because
- Your child can visualize how to write each letter.
- They then can practice by tracing out the letters.
- Finally they can practice writing them out on their own!
- This helps them get ready to write new words in Tamil
- Their penmanship improves as well when they practice using these workbooks.