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US Opinion of EU 2010-01-12Posted by clype in Articles of Interest, Health, Intolerance, Money, Statistics.
Tags: Europe, health care, healthcare, Obama, Obamacare, social democracy, socialism, USA
As U.S. American health care reform nears the finish line, even calmer conservatives have been issuing dire warnings that 'Obamacare' will turn the U.S.A. into a European-style social democracy, and everyone knows that Europe has lost all its economic dynamism. Strange to say, however, what everyone knows isn't true.
Europe has its economic troubles; who doesn't? But the story you hear all the time — of a stagnant economy in which high taxes and generous social benefits have undermined incentives, stalling growth and innovation — bears little resemblance to the surprisingly positive facts.
- The real lesson from Europe is actually the opposite of what conservatives claim: Europe is an economic success, and that success shows that social democracy works.
Actually, Europe's economic success should be obvious even without statistics.
For those Americans who have visited Paris: did it look poor and backward? What about Frankfurt or London? You should always bear in mind that when the question is which to believe — official economic statistics or your own lying eyes — the eyes have it.
In any case, the statistics confirm what the eyes see.
It's true that the U.S. American economy has grown faster than that of Europe for the past generation. Since 1980 — when our politics took a sharp turn to the right, while Europe's didn't — America's real G.D.P. has grown, on average, 3 per cent/year. Meanwhile, the EU15 — the bloc of 15 countries that were members of the European Union before it was enlarged to include a number of former Communist nations — has grown only 2.2 percent/year. America rules! Or maybe not. All this really says is that we've had faster population growth.
Since 1980, per capita real G.D.P. — which is what matters for living standards — has risen at about the same rate in America and in the EU15: 1.95 percent/year here; 1.83 per cent there.
What about technology? Europe has since caught up in many ways, broadband, in particular, is just about as widespread in Europe as it is in the U.S.A. — and it's much faster and cheaper.
And what about jobs? In 2008, 80 per cent of adults aged 25 to 54 in the EU15 were employed (and 83 per cent in France). That's about the same as in the U.S.A. Europeans are less likely than we are to work when young or old, but is that entirely a bad thing?
Europeans are quite productive, too: they work fewer hours, but output per hour in France and Germany is close to U.S. American levels.
The point isn't that Europe is utopia. Like the U.S.A., it's having trouble grappling with the current financial crisis. Like the U.S.A., Europe's big nations face serious long-run fiscal issues — and like some individual U.S. American states, some European countries are teetering on the edge of fiscal crisis. (Sacramento is now the Athens of America — in a bad way.) But taking the longer view, the European economy works; it grows; it's as dynamic, all in all, as our own.
So why do U.S. Americans get such a different picture from many pundits? Because according to the prevailing economic dogma in the U.S.A.— and I'm talking here about many Democrats as well as essentially all Republicans — European-style social democracy should be an utter disaster. And people tend to see what they want to see.
After all, while reports of Europe's economic demise are greatly exaggerated, reports of its high taxes and generous benefits aren't; taxes in major European nations range from 36 to 44 percent of G.D.P., compared with 28 in the U.S.A. Universal health care is, well, universal. Social expenditure is vastly higher than it is here.
So if there were anything to the economic assumptions that dominate U.S. American public discussion — above all, the belief that even modestly higher taxes on the rich and benefits for the less well off would drastically undermine incentives to work, invest and innovate — Europe would be the stagnant, decaying economy of legend. But it isn't.
Europe is often held up as a cautionary tale, a demonstration that if you try to make the economy less brutal, to take better care of your fellow citizens when they're down on their luck, you end up killing economic progress. But what European experience actually demonstrates is the opposite: social justice and progress can go hand in hand.
- CLIPPED FROM: "Learning From Europe", PaulKrugman, 2010-01-11, New York Times.
- 1. Wheeler - 2011-02-19
I cant believe some Americans think Europe is a failure! For sure id rather live here than the US, where 12yo's die from toothache and kids eat pizza for breakfast.
And dont even get me started on healthcare! You fall ill, you are treated. Fall ill in the US, you fight wars against insurance companies and go bankrupt, and somewhere in the middle if your lucky wou will get treatment.
Saying thatm maybe the fact more americans move to the EU than vice versa each year shows that once you see it, you quite like it.


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I could post this on my work medical blog, but it's work, and I may get into trouble, so I'll post on my food blog. Because I can.
There has been a re-emergence of the Cricoidgate scandal of 2014, whereupon a most prolific and upstanding proponent of the FOAM world, Dr Cliff Reid wrote a brief discourse around his views of the continued use of cricoid pressure in emergency airway management arena. He used the acronym R.E.T.A.R.D to summarise this. I can't even recall the exact expansion of this, but people were OFFENDED. Essentially, the equally prolific and wonderful Dr Minh Le Cong was not pleased as he was a proponent of it's use based on current expert practice from our gaseous colleagues.
There was a lot of talk about being offended. I tweeted a Stephen Fry interview in there, and I believe Dr Nicholas Chrimes later suggested this 'offensive' discourse was 'just semantics'. Or something like that.
Well, I would like to explore this a little further.
Nicholas has now ended up feeling the offensive wrath of EMS_junkie, who has shown equal disdain for his use of the word 'zealot'.
Now, a quick disclaimer- my other half (SB) is a philosophy graduate, and we've spent 20+ years 'discussing'. Incidentally, she's irritatingly rather good at biostatistics, and I need to thank her for the romantic pillow talk on this very topic.
I'll just pick a bone about 'just semantics', as Dr Chrimes has used it again in the recent twitter dialogue. I would suggest that phrase just semantics' doesn't make sense, given that (linguistic) semantics is about meaning, as well as other branches in psychology and computer science. I might need my French speaking philosophy other half to assist with the rest of the wikipedia entry.
Anyway, back to Stephen Fry's comment, that the statement "I am offended by that" is essentially a whine; a statement with no meaning.
Here's a situation we considered from an actual occurrence. A meal with a number of friends and colleagues, and someone at the table cracks a joke about paedophiles/ paedophilia. Where are we now on the Fry 'offense is meaningless' position?
SB raised the idea that really it is an emotional reaction. Being offended as an emotional reaction? So to deny that is as logical as to deny someone isn't sad, or angry etc. I think this is a useful concept. We may not really understand the reason for the 'offense' but it is there. What about the dinner party case? Or indeed the casually racist remark in a hospital meeting, or a member of staff in an open area in the department, or a patient who states 'I'm glad I've got you doc, at least you speak English?'.
The offence may indeed stem from anger, but here it is not really the anger of being offended, it is the anger of someone stating something you feel to be morally wrong, (to open a whole new can of philosphical worms).
And this emotional reaction should be considered distinct from the message of the argument, in the case of Cricoidgate, that the application of cricoid pressure is perhaps a position of dogma, but even worse, it is a position that is potentially doing harm. It is therefore understandable that to get the point across, to draw attention to the other persons seemingly contradictory point of view, an offensive strategy might be required. Perhaps, to go on the offensive?
Of course it then reminds us of the military or sporting connotation, which is one of attack. And this was SBs point again, it can be (or perceived to be) an attack on a person.
And this where doctors might feel this differently to say a scientist, who might feel somewhat less invested in a certain 'practice'. When that practice is critiqued, it is perhaps more likely to cause some kind of emotional reaction. In fact I bristled at a skull X-ray I ordered being critiqued the other day. Personally I feel there is a role, and it's a well thought and logical decision process to me, so I reacted to this. We all do.
So what to do in the case of the racist remark at work, or the paedophile joke at the dinner table. I think the former is easier, unless you're colleagues are drunk. But an immediate comment stating that is not a reasonable thing to say, possibly with an apology, is probably required, without the emotion.
The dinner table guest should probably get the same swift unemotional comment and not be invited again.
And the blog post/ Twitter comment?
Well, now we are in new territory, as the instant thought, witty cutback, etc etc becomes essentially irreversible and re-tweetable with countless edits and mis-contexts as woeful as an ABC radio news edit.
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Who is john cena dating in real life
Sorry it took a few days, it took awhile to convince someone to do this," Bella told viewers, pointing to her reluctant fiancé. Cena and Bella have been dating for nearly five years — documenting their relationship on the E! He was previously married to Elizabeth Huberdeau from 2009 to 2012."We got half a million subscribers, so we are ready to give all of us to all of you! "Half a million, love." The comedy factor was stepped up when Cena accidentally passed gas, causing Bella to curse him out and storm off. Before dating Cena, Bella previously dated fellow wrestler Dolph Ziggler.The pair put on a skit where they took it all off, stripping for the social media milestone."We are finally ready to have this huge celebration.
Nikki, 33, planted a passionate smooch on the 40-year-old 16-Time World Champion as they made their way down the red carpet.She made sure to plug her new lingerie range Birdiebee as the waistband of her underwear was on full display complete with the company's logo.Her raven-colored locks were worn down as she had natural, complimentary make-up on her face.It was perfect." He may be her prince charming, but Cena doesn't see Bella as a princess he needs to save. "A strong person that I consider an inspiration, an equal. Somebody when she's down I can pick her up." Their private parts were blurred, of course — taking their revelation from scandalous to hilarious, especially as they danced around their home in celebration. On Friday, newly engaged couple John Cena, 39, and Nikki Bella, 33, showed off their ridiculously toned wrestling bodies in a video filmed to mark Bella's 500,000 You Tube subscribers."It's where we met," she said during a post-engagement appearance on the show.
Since joining the league in 2007, they've both been champions — in April 2011, Brie won the Divas Championship, then Nikki won it a year later in April 2012. For a long time, Cena openly expressed he was against the idea of marriage and didn't want to have children, causing tension in the relationship.
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RD: How long have you been using online dating websites? Most importantly is that she likes doing similar things that I do. Maybe they don't like my pictures, or maybe I'm not being as nice as I feel I am in my messages.
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When you get to escape the city with a rad Ford Escape, you make the most of your mini getaway. My boyfriend and I started the day bright and early, got some McDonalds because that's the ultimate morning sin, and headed up the Sea to Sky Highway for a snowy adventure in Whistler. I'm used to driving my smaller, compact hatchback so having the amount of space we had in the back seat (the car fits 5) was a lot of fun.
It got me thinking- similar to how we choose our clothing in the morning, from the colours of what we wear that inadvertently describes us, do the cars we drive also reflect an aspect of who we are?
Does the car we drive provide the escape we need?
Yes, maybe.
We are drawn to purchasing items that speak to us, and your vehicle is a great way to represent the different stages of your life. A vehicle that appealed to you in your teens might be different than a vehicle in your 20s! For me, I love a vehicle that is easy to drive, efficient with gas, has style and gives me the confidence on the road! In short, I like larger, sturdier cars with a flat butt.
So back to our city-escape, it was an extremely enjoyable drive up and I want to share some of my favourite features of the Ford Escape!
I'm a big fan of butt warmers (I think this is a must have for all vehicles), but oh my, this car had a Heated Steering Wheel which made the chilly drive up much more relaxing.
The Push to Start ignition was a great feature as well! I'm a big fan of convertibles and so I loved the Sun Roof!
On the practicality side, the Ford Escape has sensored side mirrors that blink when vehicles are in close proximity to notify you. This is a fantastic feature especially with cars in your blind spot.
The Ford Escape is an All Wheel Drive which is fantastic for Vancouver and it's weather unpredictability! When we were heading up, it was a lovely, dry day, but the roads were still slushy due to the snow storm a couple days prior. Definitely felt much safer driving the Escape up.
Fuel efficiency is also a top importance for me! I used to transit all the time but now I enjoy driving much more, and so having a vehicle that is good on gas is great financially. We started with a full tank of gas, and after about 4-5 hours driving both ways, we still had about half a tank left!
The first place we hit up on the mountain was the Scandinave Spa, and it was somewhere I've been wanting to visit for the longest time. As advised, we did the whole hot bath-cold bath-sauna/steam room in 3 cycles which was amazingly relaxing, and then proceeded to a fun snowmobiling adventure with The Adventure Group. Totally recommend it- it was my first time and it's such a great date idea! Watch my vlog here : https://youtu.be/Ej9Stc_HNZI
On the drive down, we both said that we felt like future soccer parents because of the amount of leg room in the car! There's just so much space for everything! It made the entire drive comfortable, and the view heading up and down Whistler made it the perfect day!
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Video Game Theory
A few weeks ago, Nathan Danylczuk wrote an article, The Political Economy of Diablo II, in which he observed "that the world and community of Diablo II on battle.net is really the ultimate capitalist game and society; it is a right wing libertarian anarchist ideal in practice..."
This much I agree with (except the right-wing part), but Nathan goes on to conclude that
Diabloii.net has now published my response, The Political Economy of Diablo II: A Critique.
One problem that MMORPG
One problem that MMORPG designers can't seem to grasp is the nature of inflation. The game's currency units are almost always preposterously abundant and of little practical utility, leading to hyperinflation in the game's youth and ultimately to the currency being abandoned. In D2, the Stone of Jordan arose as the currency unit for reasons already mentioned. The game I played heavily, Mankind (mankind.net), hadn't arrived at a solution by the time I quit.
The basic problem is that you get money and items by killing monsters, which are essentially infinite in number. Therefore, it's basically impossible to design a truly finite (and thus perfectly scarce) reward-good to function as money. Even SoJ's, for example, are not finite. They function, and exhibit low price inflation, only because they are dropped at a very low rate.
Excellently done,
Excellently done, Micha.
Dumb question from a non-player -- what is a stone of jordan? If it was selected as the currency by the market, I assume it has in-game utility that caused people to prefer it over useless gems and the like, right?
Cap, You can find the stats
You can find the stats for the Stone of Jordan here. It does have in-game utility, although it doesn't seem as useful as one would expect it to be given its value. It's valuable for a few other reasons as well: it's small (thus useful for trading because you can fit the maximum number of 40 on the trade window), relatively scarce, with fixed (non-random) stats.
Sounds a lot like gold,
Sounds a lot like gold, doesn't it? Do the economists studying MMORPGs take appropriate note of the emergence of market-chosen currencies?
Maybe it's a crazy dream, but I'd be thrilled if these games could lead us back to a gold standard.
Indeed it does sound a lot
Indeed it does sound a lot like gold, although I'm not a big fan of the gold standard.
The only economist I am familiar with who studies video game economies (although I know there are more) is Edward Castronova, whose article is cited at the end of mine. He focuses on the economy of Everquest, which has a currency that was chosen both by the market and by the game's creators.
Interestingly, from the abstract of the article,
- The nominal hourly wage is about USD 3.42 per hour, and the labors of the people produce a GNP per capita somewhere between that of Russia and Bulgaria. A unit of Norrath's currency is traded on exchange markets at USD 0.0107, higher than the Yen and the Lira.


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Everyone always refers to the "HotChillee Family" so we're creating HotChillee CC to unite the family! We want our existing riders to benefit from the excellent relationships which HotChillee has fostered in the world of cycling as well as encourage new riders to join us on our journey!
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2PM is now releasing their 1st Japanese Album,
"REPUBLIC OF 2PM" in Korea, as digital album!
On November 30th 2011, 2PM released their 1st Japanese album, titled Republic of 2PM.
And this album really received good respond. And now it already released in Korea! :))
Republic of 2PM contains 12 tracklists,
and one of it is 2PM member Junsu's composed song, Hanarete Itemo :)
I really hope Hanarete Itemo will released in Korean too <3 :P
JYP entertainment states,
"2PM had their first show case in December 2010, and it has been a year since they debuted in Japan. The first official album is filled with hard work and dedication, and includes songs that 2PM promoted in Japan and the singles they released in the past year. " They continued, "We hope many people enjoy 2PM's music and will continue to support and love the always hard working 2PM."
Please looking forward into it, HOTTESTs! :)
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Barnsley are interested in signing Oldham Athletic midfielder Liam Kelly.
The Star can exclusively reveal that Kelly is one of a number of players on manager Lee Johnson's summer recruitment list.
Johnson has made no secret of his desire to sign new players this summer – as many as seven if all goes to plan.
And The Star understands Kelly is a player who Johnson rates very highly and would consider bringing to Oakwell.
Kelly is the current Latics captain, appointed when Johnson was manager and whom signed a new three-year deal at Boundary Park in June last year. But the Scotland international, who played alongside Johnson at Bristol City, is a friend of the Reds' manager and is tipped for a bright future having blossomed in the last couple of seasons having recovered from a cruciate ligament injury.
Johnson did not want to comment specifically on Kelly when approached by The Star, but did reveal the club are "working like Trojans" behind the scenes to sign new players ahead of next season.
"It takes a lot of hard work to sign a player – and we're putting in that hard work," said Johnson.
"We've got a list of 10 players for every position in the team, but there are some positions which we're prioritising.
"It can probably take something like 200 phone calls to eventually sign someone.
"Without sounding arrogant, it's not difficult getting players to play for us, but it take a lot of work to sort contracts out and get deals done.
"For me it's about winning the players heart and getting them to buy into what we're trying to do here. That's one of the most important things for me when it comes to recruiting a new player.
"And, of course, they've got to capture my heart as well. I want to make sure they'll buy into mine and club's philosophy.
"It's not easy, but I'm a football person and I want to work with players who I know I can improve. And they've got to think the same for it to work."
Strengthening his midfield is not a priority though for Johnson with defenders and forwards more pressing in his recruitment drive.
The impressive Josh Scowen and Conor Hourihane are both contracted to the club and expected to stay next season, with youngster Paul Digby hopeful of making a breakthrough next season with regular first-team football.
But wingers looked they will be required for the new campaign and support for star striker Sam Winnall with fellow hitmen George Waring, Kane Hemmings, Leroy Lita, Rhys Oates and Nana Boakye-Yiadom having left the club.
In defender skipper and centre-back Martin Cranie has left the club having not been offered a new contract, while Crystal Palace loan defender Peter Ramage has returned to his parent club.
Defender Lewin Nyatanga has been offered a new two-year deal to stay at Oakwell, but a contract has yet to be agreed with the player who could move on.


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Hi Lovely People
I have now temporarily moved home until I make the bold move to the big smoke in October! Today the weather was b-e-a-utiful and my rents took a little trip to York, which I tagged along with (mainly for the free food and wine let's be honest…)
So, here are a few snaps I took with my mint new Canon, and a summer outfit that you can achieve with only a few pennies in the bank.
Channeling my inner Lily Allen with my Walsh trainers from TKMaxx that I picked up for about £30…£70 cheaper than their retail price
(could have done with painting the old nails)
Dress – a measly £3 in the Primark sale
Sunglasses – £4(?) Boohoo.com
Earrings – Primark, £1
Backpack – Primark, £10
When in York it's rude not to get fudge. The smells of the Fudge Kitchen lured us in, and we were greeted with many a free sample. I'm all about promoting healthy eating, but now and again, you have to treat yourself! Moderation, ey!
We took a stop by the river and I had a play around with my new lens I got for graduation.
Rings – Turquoise: TKMaxx, £30. Black stone: Camden Market, £18. Burnt Orange: Graduation present off the dear parents.
So, there concludes, an outfit on a very tight budget! I hope I have inspired some of you and thanks so much for reading.


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Posted by Rich moellering on September 30, 1999 at 17:13:08:
In Reply to: Re: V9T9 and SoundBlaster posted by Rich Moellering on September 25, 1999 at 23:29:25:
: : Hi All TI99ers ~~
: : I have semi-successfully installed the V9T9 emulator,
: : but am having a problem with the sound emulation.
: : I get an error message that say "not a true
: : SoundBlaster" when I start the system even though I
: : have a Soundblaster 32 board. I am currently using the
: : system with the command "Playsound = -SBDma" statement
: : in the configuration file, but would like to hear
: : noises.
: : Anyone have a work around?
: : Thanks,
: : rmac
: I have a similar problem. I have installed v9t9 on my new 1999 compaq 366hz but cant even get it to work with the command playsound=-sbdma.(ie I cant get it to work at all!) Am I typing this in right. Im not a real computer whiz and am used to just running programs by clicking on them in windows. Any help would be appreciated thanks! Rich M.
disregard my last post. I got v9t9 up and running fine now. Speach does not work yet but i read i can fix this by running it in pure dos mode.
THANKS Rich M.
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Just when you thought educational technology was about to get its act together, along came a really bad day: Some politician said let's replace the university with MOOCs delivered from Antarctica or Azerbaijan. Some 1:1 or BYOD initiative got nailed by infighting over endpoints and platforms. Some other faculty member came to you, the expert on LMS's, and insisted on you endorsing the shiny new object he or she had just heard about. The good news: educational technologies – and most specifically collaborative technologies – are at the tipping point in supporting tremendous change in the delivery of education. The Terrible news: it wasn't easy getting here! This talk will center on four rapidly changing areas that will forever change how education is delivered and experienced: 1) greater nuance in design of learner-centric, role-centric platforms; 2) creation of user experiences almost as intuitive as flipping a light switch; 3) holistic mobile design; and 4) how a new approach to active, social, personalized, and lifelong learning is about to dramatically alter both the practice and business of education.
Presenter: Alan D. Greenberg, Senior Analyst & Partner, Wainhouse Research


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Francis Rojina
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Officer Biographies
Taylor Sarman
Taylor Sarman, a member of the class of 2012 at Union High School, has had the privilege of serving as a two year local chapter officer, a member of two national boards, and on various state committees and programs. However, he has never been more excited than he is now to serve the members of Oregon FBLA as your 2010-2011 State President. Taylor's passion for FBLA is derived from an early involvement with our organization as a freshman, and since then, his passion has only amplified.
Taylor has completed his Future and Business level of the Business Achievement Award, and has also competed in Parliamentary Procedures at the national level and Emerging Business Issues at SBLC. When Taylor is not busily working on FBLA projects, he enjoys following elections and political debates around the country. After the FBLA work is done and the election results are in, Taylor enjoys serving his local community in any capacity he can and spending time with his family and friends.
After high school, Taylor plans to attend college and major in Political Science and then attend law school. Taylor's passion for politics is derived out of a desire to improve the lives of others. This passion is one of the main reasons Taylor was inspired to become a better leader.
Your State President lives by the idea that we only deserve what we work hard enough to get, and after watching the members of Oregon FBLA for the last two years, Taylor is confident that our organization has a very bright future ahead of it. Taylor is honored to serve as your State President and looks forward to expanding his passion for FBLA to other people and providing students across Oregon with the same opportunities he has been lucky enough to experience.
Gabrielle Pendleton
Executive Vice President
Gabrielle Pendletson is a member of the Class of 2011 who has a passion and a strong sense of purpose for FBLA because of the great involvement she has had over the years living in Grants Pass, Oregon. Ever since Gabrielle was 3 years old she has been around FBLA activities, including participating in fundraisers and community service activities for the benefit of Oregon FBLA.
Gabrielle Pendleton has lived a happy life with her family of seven; she spends her free time with her friends and family, playing sports (soccer and golf in particular), and is now working to improve the FBLA organization during her term as Executive Vice President.
During her freshman year in FBLA, Gabrielle worked on improving communication throughout the State of Oregon as the 2008-2009 State President. During her year as State President, she learned much about the importance of time management, how to speak and present in front of various types of audiences, and the importance of always working her hardest.
Gabrielle last year also had the honor of serving not only as Executive Vice President, but also as National Secretary. Serving as a National Officer was one of the greatest experiences Gabrielle has ever had the opportunity to experience. She was able to work with a variety of leaders in order to make sure that each and every FBLA member had a year that was Simply the Best.
This year, Gabrielle has high hopes for her future in FBLA and is excited to continue serving the great members. She wants to do all she can to make each FBLA member successful and to work with her new State Officer Team to Break Barriers in 2010-2011.
Francis Rojina
Cascade Region Vice President
Francis Rojina is a member of the class of 2012 with a growing passion for FBLA. Her interest in FBLA was sparked during elementary school by her two older sisters, who were both members. As she learned more about FBLA growing up, and eventually became a member, the spark for FBLA morphed into a flame that remains lit by the wonderful things the organization has taught her during her three years as a member.
Living in Malin, a small town nestled in the southern outskirts of Oregon, Francis attends Lost River Junior/Senior High School and serves as the Student Body President. She has a deep love for sports, and you can often find her on the basketball court, soccer field, or even swimming! Outside of FBLA she is involved in the Leo's Club, National Honor Society, student government, Youth Peer Court and she also volunteers as a candy striper through the Junior Guild program at her local hospital.
After high school Francis plans to attend a university and pursue her goal of becoming a pediatric heart surgeon. She is passionate about helping others and improving other peoples' lives.
Francis is thankful and excited for the opportunity to work with the State Officer Team and serve Oregon FBLA as the 2010-2011 Cascade Region Vice President. She is thankful to her family who inspires her by saying "Si se puede!" which translates into "Yes, it can be done!" and to her adviser, Mr. Drew, for his support. Francis is looking forward to a great year and is excited to work with the wonderful members of Oregon FBLA!
Kevin Krautscheid
Mt Hood Region Vice President
Serving as the 2010-2011 Mt. Hood Region Vice President, Kevin Krautscheid is motivated to make the most of his experience as an Oregon FBLA State Officer. A member of the class of 2011 at Centennial High School, Kevin has been a dedicated member of the Future Business Leaders of America since his sophomore year.
In his spare time, Kevin has served as the Centennial Student Body Treasurer, FBLA Treasurer/Secretary, and a member of the National Honor Society. Kevin also participates in two sports: cross-country and track and field. In addition to his many activities, Kevin works extensively as the Centennial Community Service Co-Chairman, and is always willing to assist in local service projects. As a student with a 4.0 GPA and an Academic Scholar, Kevin has distinguished himself within his school and community as a well-rounded individual and dedicated leader.
In his second year as an FBLA member, Kevin enjoyed many successes and achievements. At the 2010 State Business Leadership Conference, Kevin was honored as the State Champion in Accounting I and Community Service Project. In addition, Kevin has earned Business Achievement Awards at both the Future and Business levels, and is currently working extensively to attain recognition at the Leader and America levels.
With the support of his parents, sister, and adviser, Adriann Spencer, Kevin continues to develop his writing, speaking, and leadership abilities. Kevin would like to thank the entire Mt. Hood Region for allowing him the opportunity to serve Oregon FBLA in 2010-2011. Kevin is very excited for the coming year, and awaits many more opportunities to network with fellow state officers and Oregon FBLA members. He is dedicated to continuing the long tradition of serving members of Oregon FBLA. Kevin is always available to answer any and all questions, and appreciates feedback or ideas on improving the FBLA program for all members.
CJ Severson
Rogue Umpqua Region Vice President
CJ Severson, your 2010-2011 Rogue-Umpqua Region Vice President is an exuberant member of the Class of 2013 who attends Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass. He was born in Belleview, Washington, and moved to Grants Pass when he was just one year old, where has lived ever since.
CJ has been in FBLA since he started attending Hidden Valley High School. In his first year of FBLA, he placed 9th in the Emerging Business Issues event at the Student Business Leadership Conference, and was elected to be a State Officer. CJ has also completed his Future and Business levels for the Business Achievement Awards.
CJ joined FBLA in order to make a difference in the lives of others. He feels that the most important part of being a leader is service. In his year of service as a State Officer, CJ would like to help make Oregon FBLA bigger and stronger that ever. He would like to recruit as many members and state partners as possible, and he wants to help support the goals of FBLA.
In addition to FBLA, CJ participates in his local 4-H group, and runs track for Hidden Valley High School. After high school CJ plans to attend Cornell University in New York, in order to pursue his passion for business. He deeply appreciates his parents, two brothers, two FBLA advisers and his wonderful chapter members for their continued support and compassion. CJ can not wait to serve and help all of Oregon FBLA as the 2010-2011 Rogue-Umpqua Region Vice President!
Rachael Miller
Willamette Valley Region Vice President
Rachael Miller is a member of the class of 2012 at Silverton High School and is eager to serve as the 2010-2011 Willamette Valley Region Vice President. She lives in Silverton with her mom, stepdad and three younger siblings.
Rachael first heard about FBLA at the end of her freshman year in a business class and immediately wanted to join what sounded like an exciting organization. She applied for and was chosen as a Board Member for the Silverton chapter. In this position, her main responsibilities were recruitment and helping with communication between chapter members. Her year was full of connecting with other members, participating in activities, and attending leadership conferences. She especially enjoyed her amazing time at the Oregon Leadership Institute in Bend.
As a sophomore in her first year as an FBLA member, she and her partner were awarded the second place trophy in Desktop Publishing at the State Business Leadership Conference, and earned the right to compete at the National Leadership Conference. One of Rachael's personal goals is to gain further leadership skills, and she plans to be an active member of FBLA throughout her high school career. She is thankful for her advisers, Mrs. Bartels and Mrs. Rufener, for their encouragement throughout her time in Oregon FBLA.
When not working on FBLA, Rachael enjoys spending time with her family. She especially loves visiting her grandparents' house where she plays games and watches movies. She also loves to attend her church and local youth group in her spare time. Rachael is committed to her education, and hopes to attend Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee after she graduates from high school.
Rachael is looking forward to a great year and is excited to work with the wonderful members of the Willamette Valley Region!
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WEDNESDAY, May 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- You go to the gym to make your muscles bigger, but what if you want to bulk up your brain to help you stay sharp? New research suggests you might want to head to the produce aisle.
People who ate diets full of vegetables, fruits, nuts and fish had bigger brains than their less well-nourished counterparts, the large study from the Netherlands found.
"Adhering to an overall healthy diet quality supports brain health and might be a suitable preventive strategy to maintain and augment cognition [thinking and memory] in healthy older adults," said the study's senior author, Dr. Meike Vernooij. She's a professor of population imaging at Erasmus University Medical Center, in Rotterdam.
The study included more than 4,200 people aged 45 and older at the start. Average age was 66, the researchers said.
Study volunteers completed a survey about what types and how much food they ate over the past month. The survey included almost 400 food items.
The researchers looked at diet quality based on Dutch dietary guidelines. Diet quality was measured on a scale of zero to 14, with 14 the healthiest. The best diets contained lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains, dairy and fish, and limited sugary beverages, the researchers said.
The average diet score was seven, the study found.
Participants also had MRI scans done to measure their brain size. Information was also collected about other factors that could affect brain size, such as high blood pressure, physical activity and smoking.
After adjusting the data to account for such factors, the researchers saw that a higher diet score was linked to larger brain volume. Folks with the healthiest diets had brains that were about 2 milliliters larger than those who ate fewer healthy foods.
Could a 2 milliliter (mL) difference in brain size actually translate to better thinking and memory skills? The researchers said yes, it seems to.
"It is known that the risk of cognitive decline increases with advancing age. Moreover, with increasing age our brain volume decreases," Vernooij said.
"In our population, a one-year increase in age was associated with a decrease in total brain volume of 3.66 mL, so the difference in brain volume we found is in the same order of magnitude as approximately six months' increase in age [for those with the less healthy diet]," she explained.
But Vernooij also noted that the study cannot prove a cause-and-effect relationship; it was only designed to look for an association between diet and brain size.
When the researchers looked at the so-called Mediterranean diet -- a plan that's also full of produce, fish and nuts -- they found similar results, with healthier eating tied to bigger brains.
How does a good diet help the brain?
It's possible that good nutrition in youth -- when the brain is developing and growing -- may lead to a larger brain. And it's possible that the people who ate a healthy diet in the study have been eating well since they were young, the researchers suggested.
James Hendrix, director of global science initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association, said a healthy diet might lead to better blood flow.
"We think what's good for the heart is good for the brain. If your heart is working well and getting good blood flow to the brain, the brain will be working better," he said.
"One hypothesis of Alzheimer's is that amyloid and tau proteins build up because they're not being cleared properly. It may be that the brain needs good blood flow to clear out those proteins," he suggested.
Hendrix said it's important to note that there wasn't one healthy food that made a difference, but rather a healthy diet overall.
"In the U.S., we love to find simple answers, but this is saying it's all the things you're eating, so let's put some fish and leafy greens and whole grains into your diet," he said.
The findings were published online May 16 in the journal Neurology.
More information
Learn more about brain health from the Alzheimer's Association.
SOURCES: Meike Vernooij, M.D., Ph.D. professor, population imaging, Erasmus University Medical Center, the Netherlands; James Hendrix, Ph.D., director, global science initiatives, Alzheimer's Association; May 16, 2018, Neurology, online
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I recently saw a picture of these heels on Vanessa Bryant's instagram account and have been obsessing over them since.
They are to die for (of course, it's the genius Givenchy).
These heels feature everything my little heart desires. The black and gold combination, open toe, fang/tooth shaped lock, and a silver heel.
Ankle cuffs have become a relatively new fashion trend, but I think these Givenchy Charlinette heels in black are my favourite so far.
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Public Speaking
The Public Speaking programme at The Scots School is highly regarded.
The Junior School has been running a Public Speaking competition from Kindergarten to Year 6 now for over 14 years. Children prepare a Speech to be delivered to their peers every Term, culminating in the Grand Final Public Speaking competition in Term 4.
Other public speaking opportunities include:
• CWA Public Speaking
• Debating
In the Senior School students from Years 7-12 deliver speeches to their peers in Term 1.
Other public speaking opportunities include:
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AMRI ties up with Medanta for liver care
Bhubaneswar: Patients from the State and other parts of the eastern region can now have easy access to world-class liver treatment including critical medical services like liver transplantation.
AMRI Hospitals on Sunday launched a liver treatment OPD Clinic in association with Medanta-The Medicity, a Gurgaon-based multi-specialty medical institute. The OPD services of the specialised liver treatment clinic would be available for once in every month. The facility available for the first time in Odisha will offer easy access to world-class liver treatment.
Chairman of Institute of Liver Transplant and Regenerative Medicine at Medanta AS Soin will head the institute along with senior consultant Dr. Prashant Bhangui. A globally reputed surgeon Soin has performed over 2,700 liver transplants and led India's largest and most successful liver transplant programme at Medanta, which is rated as a Tier-I programme globally.
"Liver transplant is a complex procedure which requires several critical simultaneous parameters to be addressed in a time sensitive manner. Rapidly changing lifestyles are leading to a higher incidence of liver disease. With the launch of the facility, we will address vital health issues in the best possible manner," Dr. Soin said.
Once the center is fully established, needy patients can avail the facility here in Bhubaneswar itself at a comparable cost.
Vice-President and Unit Head of AMRI Hospitals Dr. Vivek Lal said the joint venture will be another feather on the cap of AMRI hospitals, which stands committed to offer comprehensive tertiary medical care in eastern India.


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In sentencing the offender for manslaughter, the court considered it an aggravating factor that it was an assault by a husband on his wife.
State parties to the European Convention on Human Rights must not only refrain from violating human rights through their own actions and those of their agents, but must also act to safeguard the rights of those within its jurisdiction.
Women who consented to engage in prostitution could still be regarded as held in a condition of slavery where they were in fact subject to powers of control generally associated with ownership.
The discriminatory failure of a State to take action against perpetrators of domestic violence against women can be the basis of a claim to refugee status.


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The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced $1,344,600 in grants to 36 area nonprofits that focus on improving economic security and further developing sustainable, livable communities in Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties. These grants support a collection of programs ranging from the creation of CO.SHOP, a shared retail opportunity for CO.STARTERS small business graduates to transitional housing for victims of human trafficking.
A total of $2.4 million has been awarded through the Community Funds competitive grant making program in 2017, including $1,063,500 in May toward results related to education and health. Support for the grants came from Donor Advised Funds through the Community Foundation's Giving Together program.
Overall, the grants for Cycle 2 of 2017 focus on two parts of our four-part Results Framework: $536,500 to ensure that communities are sustainable, livable and vibrant and $807,100 to ensure individuals and families are economically secure. Each grant focuses on a specific strategy to reach the Results our community has said it wants. The next cycle of grant applications opens on Friday, January 19, 2018, for proposals addressing two Results: "Children are successful along the educational pipeline" and "People can lead healthy lives."
The Community Foundation unites the power of philanthropy with innovative strategies and connects people from all walks of life to understand community issues and create opportunities for positive, lasting change and improve the life of our region. The Foundation has served as permanent, charitable endowment for Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties since 1959. We awards grants to non-profits throughout the area from donor-advised funds as well as through a biannual competitive grant process. Through grant making, convening and leading, the Community Foundation empowers donors to pursue their own personal passions and to collaborate with us in transforming the Greater Birmingham area.
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We are foundation paper piecing a beautiful mini quilt! This is Part 2 of the instructions. Download the printable .pdf pattern here and click here to find Part 1 of the instructions.
Foundation paper piece Section E:
1. Smear a dab of glue from your glue stick against the E1 section on the back of the paper. Center the E1 fabric strip against it to adhere.
2. Use the cardstock strip to crease the E1/E2 line. Trim away the fabric 1/4'' past the crease as before.
Place the E1 square of fabric along the edge, right sides together. On the paper side, sew along the E1/E2 line. Press the E2 fabric back against the paper.
Repeat Step 2 along the E1/E3 line. Trim the extra fabric away along the light gray lines.
Sew the moth pieces together:
1. Arrange the A, B, C, D, and E sections as seen above. Note the rotation of the wing segments.
Tip: leave the paper on the back of these pieces until they are sewn together. It helps stabilize all of the edges.
2. Place the A and B sections together and sew 1/4'' from the edge (along the solid line). Repeat with the C and D sections.
3. Press the seams open.
4. Sew the wings to the moth body in the same manner and press the seams open.
5. Before removing the papers, sew the 2'' x 6 1/2'' border strips to the sides and the 2'' x 11'' strips to the top and bottom.
Then crease and tear away the paper along all of the seams. You can lightly dampen the paper with a sponge if it is not tearing away easily.
Trimming the mini quilt:
Feel free to stop now for a beautiful 9 1/2'' x 11'' mini quilt. But I wanted to trim mine at an angle so my Summer Creature was a bit more Wild. :)
1. Lay a long ruler against the mini quilt top at an angle as seen above and below.
The top edge of the ruler should intersect the top right corner of the quilt.
On the left side of the quilt, the top of the ruler should be about 1 1/2'' below the left corner and 1/4'' above the seam in the border.
2. Trim away a long skinny triangle.
3. Turn the mini quilt upside down and lay the ruler in the same exact way so the two cuts will be parallel.
4. Turn the mini quilt so that the top and bottom edges are horizontal. Now square it up by trimming the sides at a 90 degree angle.
The finished mini quilt top should be approximately 8'' x 10''.
Sandwich the mini quilt top with batting and the backing piece and quilt as desired. I used the dual feed walking foot on my Janome Memory Craft 14000 to quilt wavy lines about 1/4'' - 1/2'' apart.
Bind it up and you're done. For mini quilts like this, I use a 2-step machine binding. See how in this tutorial.
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Jamaica is in dire straits, with an economy that barely has a pulse, violent crime touching almost everyone, corruption rife and the people's morale low, we can see where this island is looking into the eye of a hurricane. Things are made worse by the fact that we have two political parties which can ill afford to change a system which sees them directly benefit from the violent crime and the rampant corruption. Something has to give, something will give, but the question is what will take its place when the dust has settled?
Jamaica, whether we admit it or not has planted and lovingly grown a tree of anarchy, we are living in a state where rules don't apply and those unfortunate fools who do follow the rules get buried. The people's morale is at an all-time low and that now leaves them open and willing to accept any and everything (as seen with the JLP admin and its policies), they are desperate. They will be all the more desperate when the policies of this admin have their impact on them and then a nation that is both desperate and low on morale will be open to rebellion.
This is not wishy-washy talk, nor is this yearning for some 'glorious and beautiful revolution'. The historical steps taken by this nation are in lock-step with others who have only wound up at revolution, the fact is that if things keep going as they are then it will happen. The odds are it probably will not be tomorrow, but the grass is dry and there are many sparks. As it relates to 'glorious revolutions' there is no such thing, one could fill many a tome with quotations stating things such as 'a revolution is not a dinner-party'. They are violent, messy and pits man against man, however, it is necessary and it is where we are heading.
The evidence of us heading down this route are all around us and they have in fact intensified over the past few decades. Take for example the political and social elite of this country who are (and have been for some time) totally out of touch with the masses and their everyday realities. This is a group that has been living high on the hog for the past fifteen years while the average citizen has had to face what can only be called austere measures. This group which consists of bankers, manufacturers, large farm holders and politicians have all during the past decade and a half been getting fat at the trough while the unemployment rate in the nation gallops along. The lack of understanding is so lacking that the economy is seen to be doing well because of the opening of some BMW dealerships while the residents who live a stone's throw away can ill afford the light bill. In a land where the most pressing issue at hand in the houses of the elite is if they will have issues going to the US on their Jamaican passports (as they are dual citizens) while the poverty rate creeps back to the 20% rate one can safely say that the seeds of rebellion have been planted.
Another harbinger of revolt is the total apathy of the people, and in Jamaica, we have a people who are bathed in apathy. This is a nation where murder no longer shakes us, it has to be dramatic, medieval for us to get talking about it. We are not surprised by corruption, it takes $200 million going astray for us to sit up. We are no longer shocked by police brutality, it now takes a pregnant woman being shot for us to talk about it. The apathy is a deadly harbinger because it shows a people with no hope, and if you have no hope its only a matter of time before you realise that you have nothing to lose and that something must change. A person in that situation who feels powerless and oppressed by a harsh system is always open to the idea of rebellion.
The spectre of rebellion is in the air, one only need look at the elections to see that the nation is in a deep state of unrest. The last two general elections have seen the PNP being elected in what could only be described as a rout on the promise of reform and then proceeded to lose in the most drastic way to the JLP who also campaigned on wholesale reform. Though the outcomes of those two elections were different (one with a supermajority and one with razor-thin lead), both were notable for their low voter turnout. The low voter turnout was made all the more interesting by the fact that in those elections some 'die-hard' seats, not garrisons, changed hands showing that even the dyed in the wool voters were switching allegiances. Such actions are always the sign of a restless and desperate people, and such people always rebel and revolt. If such anaemic turnouts coupled with the apathy of the people continue then that creates a situation ready for any charismatic strongman who claims that they can reform the system.
If one looks at the security forces one also sees where rebellion, again while not imminent, punctuates the air. The new NSC with Chief of Defense Staff and the proposed powers to be vested in the revamped JCF are alarm bells in a nation where a large portion of the people already feel that if the armed forces were in charge we would have some semblance of discipline. Things become even more touchy Officers (for altruistic reasons) are moved into the civil arena, they either become enamoured with the corruption and are just as bad, or become disgusted and act. This becomes a more dire situation when ex-army and policemen even in anger/jest float that possibility as an avenue out of the madness we currently find ourselves in.
The citizenry (outside of the regular voters) are also speaking in terms that are usually followed up by upheaval. Many are the individuals who have absolutely given up on the state and are going it alone, many are the individuals who, while not criminals, do react riotously to state intervention. They may be considered 'vagabonds', 'squatters' or 'homesteaders', whichever label you give them, these 'poor unwashed masses' are the perfect breeding ground for actions and activities that may very well rend the state apart. They can be seen in the small cliques and communities, some religious and some secular but these groups which have such a sceptical view of the state already should be worrying to those who fear for further instability in the land.
The clergy can also be seen as playing a crucial role in the ever-increasing rise of the rebellious fervour in the nation. The church has long been of the opinion that our leaders need to 'come together and sing kumbayah' so that we can right the wrongs of the nation, but in recent years we have moved past that stage as even the church is waking up to the fact that the system is inherently rotten. We hear them now no longer praying for our leaders to be divinely touched, rather they now call for full-fledged divine intervention. Divine intervention is no joke, it is a call of a desperate people who realise (or rather feel) that the prevailing system is so oppressive and strong that a mere mortal cant end the madness, only a God can stop the corruption. This is always a ringing bell for rebellion because it only then becomes a matter of time that a fanatic whips the people up into some zealous/righteous fervour a-la Iran, or the people flip the pages of the bible and see that God only helps those who help themselves. When a desperate people find knowledge such as that, that is when one knows that the barricades will be manned shortly.
Rebellions and revolutions are usually begun by some innocuous thing, an action which the heads don't think will result in any massive sea change. Who would have thought that a man's simple self-immolation would lead to the toppling (directly or indirectly) of four governments? Who would have thought that a relative few troublemakers on the streets of would lead to seven years of civil war? Desperate persons do desperate things and are more often than not spurred to action by a seemingly simple action. The state and powers that be have had ample time (two decades) to stem the ever-increasing tide of rebelliousness in the people and they have all failed. The people are cowed, scared and undereducated, some would say that that is a recipe for continued stagnation, but all people have a breaking point and it is clear to anyone who has eyes that our breaking point is fast being reached, what the aftermath will look like is anyone's guess.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKCA), an affiliate of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focused on developing and commercializing drugs to treat patients with serious cardiometabolic diseases caused by lipid disorders, announced today that it will host a live webcast on Monday, November 6 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its third quarter 2017 financial results.
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Meridian 50th anniversary events part of homecoming
Meridian Public Schools is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week in conjunction with its homecoming festivities.
On Thursday, all three buildings on campus will be hosting open houses. The open houses will run from 6 to 9 p.m. At 7 p.m., a time capsule will be buried in front of the high school.
Tours of the buildings and refreshments will be available. At the high school, the jazz band will be performing and the art club (student artwork), yearbook (old yearbooks will be available to purchase), the 50th Anniversary Committee (the history book and clothing with the '50s logo will be available to purchase), Tori Maxwell (with her genealogy of Meridian students including the pre-consolidation of the district) and SADD (hosting the grim reaper) will have displays.
On Friday, a pep assembly will take place during sixth hour in the high school gym. Alumni wishing to attend are asked to arrive prior to 1:30 p.m. Parade line-up is at 4 p.m. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the Sanford Ball Diamonds and end at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Lynn Street. More than 30 homecoming kings and queens are returning to participate in this year's parade.
The Sports Boosters will host a cookout before the footgame between Meridian and Gladwin. The game will start at 7 p.m. Half-time will feature the high school marching band, the homecoming court and banners. This year's theme is musical icons.
This year's homecoming court consists of freshmen representatives Cerelia Newcomb and Daniel Burns, sophomore representatives Brittany Krenzke and Peyton Marshall, junior representatives Carissa Onifer and Eric Schmidt, and senior representatives Tate Jenkins and Brandon Krause, Katee Nentwig and Adam Alderton, and Jenna Wilson and Russell Arthur. The crowning of the homecoming king and queen will take place during half time of the football game.
An alumni social will take place at the high school from 8 p.m. to midnight. Refreshments and fellowship will be available for those who wish to attend.
The homecoming dance will take place on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dance is semi-formal. Ticket price is $8 in advance and $10 at the door.


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"They call me white chocolate. No really, that's my nickname because I can karaoke the SHIT out of 'Bust a Move'," she says laughing to herself. Long, dark hair cascading over her shoulders, covered in tattoos. The 'she' who I'm referring to? Well, that's none other then the fabulous Jody Bouffard, owner of Denver's LAST 'lesbian' bar here in Denver, Blush & Blu.
"I loved Colfax," says Jody, with a twinkle in her eye and giddiness in her voice. You can tell she's reminiscing about that time she moved here and instantly fell in love. "I had gone to NYC first, before I came to Colorado and I thought, I'm gonna love this city. But NYC was super dirty and disgusting – and it was 1996. So when I got out here I was like, 'OMG! This is such a clean city to me!' Colfax was a 'big city' coming from small-town Vermont. This was not scary to me. This was fun and exciting with different characters up and down the street."
Coming to Colorado to pursue her studies in the pharmacy profession, Jody naturally fell into her current role. "I had an opportunity to run a 6,000 sq. ft. nightclub when I was 23, so I quit Walgreens." She went on to purchase a tiny, dingy 'bar' on the 1500 block of East Colfax. When she was able to annex the space next to it, Blush & Blu was born.
"As far as opening up a bar versus going to pharmacy school, this was the path I was supposed to go down." And even though she just sort of 'fell' into this role, Jody is a natural at what she does. During one 5-minute block while I was sitting and chatting with her, she had polished cocktail glasses, made a drink like a pro, answered the very antique-yet-funky silver phone that hung on the wall, and greeted people with a genuinely warm smile.
She's a master of her craft, and her good vibes and welcoming nature are all what make the experience at Blush & Blu, such a groovy place. A place where Jody's business partner, SJ Paye, has matched it with the phrase, "All humans are welcome."
Together, they've created a hub for the LGBTQ community where people can find a network and connect. "Social media has killed the bars, especially the gay bars. With social media you can meet people with the click of a button. On Friday night you'll see like three girls sitting on the end of the bar, with their phones, versus talking to each other." Which is why Jody and SJ are so passionate about the message behind Blush & Blu, because it's not just a bar, it's a space that encourages all people to connect, without the barrier of a screen.
And with their shtick, all humans welcome, they've become host to a variety of themed nights that invite people from all backgrounds. From poetry night to karaoke night, to the not-so-occasional drag show, there's something for everyone to enjoy and a reason to come back.
"I love it when there's a good party. You know, you can tell everyone is having a good time and people are meeting new people, and mingling, drinking, and getting out of their comfort zone. There are definitely some bars that you walk into and think 'Woa, I'm uncomfortable.' I don't ever want that to be this place. I want it to be like, 'OMG, that place was so much fun, and so colorful and creative," says Jody smiling, as she stands tall and proud behind her bar, looking at the space she's created.
"I'm working on some new projects," she mentions, trying to add more color and lighten up the place. However, the walls are already filled with bold canvasses, which she's mostly created, set against a colored backdrop, where shades of the rainbow drip into one another. There's a floor-to-ceiling mural of a girl floating in space, with glittering eyes and purple/blue hair, created by Nixie-Pixie, a local tattoo artist, along with a hand-painted quote by Marianne Williamson sitting on the wall adjacent. She uses her concrete walls as an outlet for her creativity and is constantly finding new ways to 'rebrand' and make Blush & Blu unlike any other bar.
"This bar owns me, I can't get out of town. I'm lucky if I can get out of town once a year," she says silently chuckling, but is able to find the silver lining, because, in a way, the party always follows her. And while she does invest most of her time in Blush & Blu, and her creative endeavors, she's also able to carve out some time to focus on her other passion, which is best described as "being intuitive and doing Tarot" – an opportunity she graciously seizes in order to call people out on their bullshit.
"When people aren't honest and they're lying to me, my lower back heats up. One time, right at this bar, I called a guy out on his shit and he picked up a glass and threw it across the room. Broken glass? I mean, that's when I show you the door." This no-bull-attitude definitely stemmed from her mom. "She taught me to not take shit from anybody, including men."
Jody is not one to sugar-coat a situation or how she feels, and her crass sense of humor definitely proves that. "Gay marriage? LOVE IT! Divorce? Not so much!" But she does have a soft side and a deep appreciation for people. That brightness that exceptional people tend to embody, that "unconditional love. Like genuine, unconditional love, where you just meet them and you want to give them a hug, and you just feel that energy." is what she loves most about people.
"One time there was a Native-American man who was sitting out front, drunk. I had just gotten here and I came inside and made two cups of coffee and I sat down with him and I started talking to him and he looked at me and started talking in Apache. I didn't know what he was saying, but my spirit did. I could feel all the goosebumps and energy and shit. It was just random." So, whether it's a stranger on the street or a familiar face sitting opposite her, she brings that loving, good-natured essence into her bar.
"She's known for being a grounding force in the community, like if you were gay/lesbian/transgender and you just came here to Denver, you would come here. You would talk to Jody. Jody is going to hook you up, with everything, like tell you where to go and what to do, where to eat, I mean, that's what she's really known for, for being an anchor," said a dear friend of Jody's for the past 15 years.
Jody smiles modestly as these words are spoken, and distracts herself by polishing another glass. Feeling inspired, another gal speaks up at the bar. "Jody took us under her wing and made sure we were okay," referencing a time when Jody took her and her partner home after having one-too-many drinks.
Jody's good intentions and loving, but no-nonsense attitude, is what people keep coming back for. The space that she and SJ have created has beautifully, yet organically, transformed into a sense of home along this ever-changing road we call Colfax.
With so many people coming and going in Denver, it's so refreshing to have a spot where you feel safe and taken care of. And Jody, who found a sense of place and purpose along this wicked road, and over the years, became one of the characters of Colfax.


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I was very impressed at the quality of the facilities at Imagination Stage. This is a first-rate theater which is perfectly tailored toward kids and their parents. Booster seats were available so the little ones can have a good view. There is a room on the side where restless kids can get their energy out without being disruptive to the show. The cafe and gift shop, though we didn't stop in, looked very nice. Apparently, they do all kids of performing arts classes and workshops for kids too. Probably a little inconvenient since Bethesda is a bit of a drive from Arlington, but certainly a great resource for local MoCo families. My one star deduct is for their performance of "Dr. Doolittle," which I tho...
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Tuna and bean hotpot
Serves 4
Ready in 1 hour
Carb key: about 30-40 g carbs per portion
Tuna is a healthy and affordable source of lean protein and this meal is perfect to enjoy in a bowl – to warm you up.
2 tbsp (30 ml) desiccated coconut
200 ml low-fat milk
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive or canola oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, halved and sliced
3 baby marrows, halved and sliced
4 tsp (20 ml) curry powder or to taste
4 tsp (20 ml) ground cumin
2 tsp (10 ml) paprika
300 g butternut, peeled and cubed
1½ cups (375 ml) Rooibos tea or water
1 small red chilli, whole (optional)
1 x 410 g tin red kidney beans, drained
2 x 175 g tins tuna, with the liquid
½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt
lemon juice and black pepper to taste
handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Mix the coconut into the milk and allow to stand.
- Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium heat and fry onions, carrots and baby marrows for a few minutes.
- Add spices and butternut and fry until aromatic. Reduce the heat and stir in the tea or water with the chilli. Simmer with the lid for 20 minutes or until the veggies are just cooked.
- Add beans, tuna with the liquid, coconut with the milk and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Season with lemon juice and pepper. Stir in chopped coriander and garnish with more fresh leaves.
Serve in bowls with slices of avocado. This dish has enough carbs to fill you up, so it is not necessary to serve with more carbs. Enjoy with a green salad.
1. If preferred, add another 50-100 ml milk with the coconut for a saucier hot pot.
Nutritional information
Energy 1 402 kJ
Protein 24,7 g
Fat 7,5 g
Carbohydrates 31, 2 g
Salt 1,1 g


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Judge in #spectrial accused of being biased in another case
The Swedish Radio is reporting that the Judge, Tomas Norström, in The Pirate Bay case is getting accused of being biased in another case.
This is a summary for the English reading peeps.
DN is reporting that the company Wheels Spare Parts had to pay damages of SEK668,000 / USD84,000 for selling hubs caps that was similar to BMW. Same as the Pirate Bay trial, the Judge and the plaintiff's lawyer Henrik Wistam were members in the same copyright organisations without this being disclosed at this trial. The organisations are Svenska föreningen för upphovsrätt (SFU) and Svenska föreningen för industriellt rättsskydd (SFIR).
The Judge declines to comment on this.
6 Responses to "Judge in #spectrial accused of being biased in another case"
Lickmydomcoff Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 06:40
wow, this judge must be an idiot or something, as he thinks he can get away with being biased in a court law and not get caught doing so. Witch Makes me wonder if he was also get a pocket full of cash behind the scenes, or if he is running for a political position. lol he can kiss that goodbye if he was with all this negative propaganda on him hehe.
John Dunn Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 07:15
Amazes me why nobody is questioning these rulings in the house of lords ( or equivalent )
William Chambers (Bios Element) Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 08:35
Why is their no investigation? Simple answer Corruption. No person with common sense can honestly say the "trial" was fair to begin with and no doubt the judge had some sort of pressure on him to deliver a guilty verdict.
Sofia Says:
May 6th, 2009 at 17:52
The damages in this case is high & harsh as well. In the Swedish Court system, normally the damages are quite low yet this Judge seems to be handing out high amounts.
Both for this case and The Pirate Bay case, the defendants have submitted their protest/appeal to the Higher Court and this Court will decided if the cases should be referred back to the Lower Courts.
Some sort of improvements and clarity needs to come out of this. Something along the lines where all Judges have to declare public what organisations and consulting etc they are participating in.
VRP Says:
May 7th, 2009 at 19:12
Where are all you ppl? When was the last time you heard of a judge in any other country declare something that might require him or her to recuse themselves?
What can be expected on appeal? Look at some USCA decisions — immigration decisions all void of any facts (2d circuit), nor published; most other decisions also not published, containing warnings that the decision is for the one particular case only and is not to be cited or relied upon by anyone anywhere for any other purpose…
Where's judicial integrity? There's likely not a judge living anywhere who even knows the meaning of the word!
Sofia Says:
May 8th, 2009 at 22:25
VRP – I think the Judges have to declare where they have extra interests. I believe it is to the Court admin office but I am not sure if this is available to the public or not.
How the appeal works and when the Higher Court will give their decision – I don't know. But it will be a public decision, and if nothing else the defense lawyers will ensure that the decision becomes known.


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