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What's the used Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4x4 like?
Being in the right place at the right time can make you look like a hero. The uncanny knack of knowing exactly what is needed at a particular moment will earn you the admiration of many and do wonders for your reputation. Back in 2014, Mitsubishi found itself in just that situation with the Outlander PHEV, which quickly found favour with company car buyers thanks to its low CO2 output and minimal tax liability.
The ordinary Outlander was a rather dull large SUV, but the addition of a plug-in hybrid powertrain meant the PHEV version stood out in its segment. Even after all these years, the Outlander PHEV has few direct rivals apart from more traditional hybrids, which don't offer anything like the Outlander's electric-only driving range. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the closest competitor, followed by more premium SUV offerings such as the Lexus NX and RX – both of which cost considerably more.
Under the bonnet of the Outlander is a 2.0-litre petrol engine, but it is supplemented by a hybrid system with two electric motors – one for each axle. The engine can either drive the wheels with the help of the batteries, or it can charge the batteries to keep them topped up, or it can be switched off entirely and run in electric mode for 30 miles (less in winter), for driving in town, for example. Charging the battery takes five hours from a conventional plug or about three hours from a dedicated EV charging point.
Unfortunately, the PHEV misses out on the option of a third row of seats that the regular Outlander can be had with, due to the extra batteries required for the hybrid system. While that might not be too much of an issue, considering that those rearmost seats are tight even for children, you might notice that the overall boot volume is smaller than the regular car's, because the floor has had to be raised to make room for the batteries. The wheel arches also intrude quite a lot. It's still big enough for four bags of golf clubs or five people's holiday luggage, though.
Space for those in the second row is good and people in the front have enough room too. A tall driver might like a bit more head room, though, and some might like a bit more adjustment in the steering wheel. Sadly, the dashboard is a bit of a mess, with various controls dotted around, and it can take some getting used to.
Quality was improved with the 2015 facelift, but not to the same standards as its rivals. You do get plenty of equipment as standard, though, including 18in alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, power-folding door mirrors and rain-sensing wipers.
The Outlander PHEV suffered from a poor ride to begin with, but this was improved as part of the 2015 facelift. Regardless, this isn't a particularly enjoyable car to drive, but it can be peaceful in EV mode. The steering is light and uncommunicative, and the nose generally washes wide sooner in corners than is the case with most of its rivals. Road and wind noise are an ever-present part of travelling in the Outlander, so it's not the best for long journeys. A tight turning circle helps you out when parking, though.
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Hometown duo Sofi Tukker held sway over a wild audience in New York City as their Treehouse World tour gets underway.
The duo of Sofi Tukker (Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) had been on my radar for almost two years before I was finally able to see them live. Their 2016 EP Soft Animals showcased an inventive and exciting new electronic group nad "Awoo" and "Hey Lion" were particular favorites. They've played several shows in the NYC area (they are based here) that I missed, unfortunately. But I did manage to see them at their biggest local show yet, a headlining sold-out show at Brooklyn Steel on April 21st that featured their biggest jungle-themed production yet.
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After opening sets from DJ LP Giobbi and singer Kah-Lo, stagehands worked to prepare the set for Sofi Tukker, including removing the cover from their trademark, digitally percussive tree. Colorful lights welcomed the duo to the stage as they kicked into high gear. Standout songs were "Awoo" before which three fans who knew the "special" dance were invited onstage, the pulsating "Johny" with its Portuguese lyrics, and the off the walls "Batshit".
Not every song was a (deliberate) banger, however. Sofi Tukker let the audience cool down some with more subdued tracks including "Benadryl" and the new song "Moon Tattoo". But more surprising than a new song was the evening's true topper -- they paid tribute to the late Avicii (the show was a day after the renowned DJ had passed away) with a cover of his anthem "Levels" that unleashed an already rabid audience.
Many more fans will get a chance to check out the Treehouse tour as it continues. Dates are below the photos from Brooklyn Steel that follow.
4/30: Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
5/1: Detroit, MI @ El Club
5/2: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
5/4: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Café
5/5: Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
5/7: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
5/8: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
5/9: Austin, TX @ Vulcan Gas Co
5/11: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
5/12: Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
5/14: Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
5/16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
5/18: Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
5/20: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
5/21: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
5/22: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
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5/26 Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
5/27: San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
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7/27: Moscow, Russia @ Park Live Festival
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We know that Ubisoft is currently working on a brand new entry in its flagship Assassin's Creed franchise, and we also know that it is rumored that this new game will be set in ancient Egypt. While rumors about this game have been fairly detailed and exhaustive in the past, however, we have so far not had the chance to see anything tangible about this game.
That all changed today- a new screenshot, allegedly from the Assassin's Creed Egypt game, showed up over on Reddit earlier today, and it seems to have caught on like wildfire. If this is indeed the Egyptian Assassin's Creed game, then this would be our first look at it (continuing the long held series tradition of Assassin's Creed games being leaked way before they are officially revealed).
The screenshot appears legitimate enough, and as I said, the series has a history of leaks- but just for the sake of rationality, I will add that it's probably best to take this with a pinch of salt until we have some more official confirmation.
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4 Tax Tips for Recent Graduates
Once you graduate college, likely won't be a dependent on your parents' tax returns anymore, as an eligible student. It's important to understand if you're entitled to a post-college tax refund, and to make sure you comply with your obligations to the IRS.
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If you've graduated from college, congratulations on the accomplishment. This is a time your financial responsibilities will likely increase, including complying with your tax obligations to the IRS.
Chances are good you were claimed as a dependent on your parents' taxes while you were a college student. If you're now on your own, you likely won't get this tax benefit anymore. If you're responsible for filing your own taxes for the first time, you need to understand what forms you'll need and when you have to pay. And, filling out these forms can be complicated, so you'll need to know how to do that, too.
While suddenly having to cope with tax obligations isn't fun, the good news is, it's common for your employer to just withhold the money you need to pay from your paychecks – as long as you complete your pre-employment forms correctly.
In fact, you may pay more than you need to in withholdings and be entitled to a post-college tax refund when tax season comes around. If you work with a tax professional you may be able to find even more options to reduce your tax liability owed to the IRS, or you can find deductions and applicable options when you use TurboTax, TaxAct, or other similar programs as well.
To make sure you're doing what's required of you – and that you're not paying more in taxes than you need to – check out these important tax tips for recent grads.
On this page:
- Do Your Parents Claim You as a Dependent?
- Relevant Tax Documents to Know About
- New Job Considerations
- Student Loans and Taxes
- Tax Breaks You Can Claim
Do Your Parents Claim You as a Dependent?
Again, the first thing to know about taxes after you've graduated is that you may lose your status as a dependent. When you're a dependent, your parents claim you on their tax return. Your parents are eligible for certain tax credits and deductions because of your status as a dependent if you meet specific requirements.
Post-graduation, chances are good you won't meet those requirements anymore. There are two tests you could meet to be classified as a dependent on your parents' tax returns. The first is the "qualifying child test" and the second is the "qualifying relative" test.
To meet the qualifying child test:
- You must be younger than 19 or younger than 24 if you're a full-time student at the end of the calendar year.
- You must be younger than your parent and younger than your parent's spouse, if your parent and parent's spouse file a joint return.
- You must be a son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, sibling, half-sibling, stepchild, or descendant of one of these people. Adopted kids count.
- You must live with your parent for at least half the year, or you must fall into an exception for students who live apart for educational purposes or for a separation caused by military deployment or vacation.
- You must not have provided more than half of your own financial support during the course of the year.
- You must not file your own joint return unless you're doing so only to claim a refund.
If you no longer meet the qualifying child requirements – perhaps because of your age – you could still be considered a dependent if you meet the qualifying relative test. This test requires that:
- You not be classified as a qualifying child.
- Your parent provide more than half of your total financial support for the year.
- Your income must be under $4,150.
If you've moved back home and haven't found a job yet, your parents may still be able to claim you under these qualifying relative rules even if you're too old to be a qualifying child. But, hopefully, you're now earning too much money with your post-grad salary so you'll now be filing your own tax return instead of just being a dependent.
Relevant Tax Documents to Know About
Once you're no longer a dependent and are earning enough to file your own tax return, there's a lot you need to know.
First, it's important to understand the IRS forms you're likely to encounter. Some of those forms will come from your employer. Others you'll need to obtain and fill out or will need to complete electronically using a tax filing program.
The key forms you're likely to encounter include:
- A W2: A W2 form is the form your employer sends you annually that details the amount you earned over the course of the year and the amount of taxes withheld from your paycheck by your employer and sent to the IRS on your behalf. You'll need this form to complete your tax return and provide details to the IRS on what you earned and how much you paid.
- A 1099 form: If you're an independent contractor instead of an employee, or if you earn non-wage income from other sources, you're going to receive a 1099 form. This form lets you and the IRS know how much income was earned from other sources besides an employer. You're solely responsible for paying the taxes on 1099 income – no employer withholds taxes for you.
- A 1099-INT form: If you earn interest on any of your financial accounts, you'll receive this form detailing the interest income. You need it because you're required to pay taxes on all income, including income earned from interest.
- A 1098-E Form: This form is vital to help you become entitled to one of the tax deductions you're most likely to receive after graduation: the deduction for interest paid on student loans. You're eligible to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan interest as long as your household income isn't too high. The 1098-E form lets you know how much interest you paid.
Depending upon your situation, you may also receive other forms. For example, if you've bought a home and taken out a mortgage, you may get a 1098 form specifying the deductible interest on your mortgage. It's important to keep any forms that come from people or companies you do business with, as you'll need them when it comes time to submit your tax returns to the IRS.
You'll use the 1040 form to file taxes. In previous years, there were a number of versions of the 1040 form, including a 1040EZ. But for 2018, the form has been simplified so it's postcard sized. Every American uses the same form. Whether you file tax returns online or print them out and submit them via mail, the 1040 form is the "tax return" you'll need to send in to the IRS.
New Job Considerations
Getting hired for a new job means filling out a lot of tax forms as a post-grad. That's because for most taxpayers, money is withheld from their paychecks and sent directly to the IRS since the U.S. operates on a pay-as-you-go system.
To let your employer know how much to withhold from your taxes, you need to fill out a W-4 form. This form is called the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. There are instructions on the form to specify how many allowances you claim. The more allowances you claim, the fewer taxes withheld from your paycheck. You can also tell your employer if you want additional money withheld and sent to the IRS.
It may be tempting to claim lots of allowances so your employer withholds very little money from your check, and you pocket a larger paycheck. The problem is, if you underpay your taxes by not having enough withheld, you'll owe a lot of money at the end of the year – and you might have to pay penalties. On the other hand, if you don't claim any allowances and have too much withheld, you'll get a nice tax refund, but you will have given the IRS an interest-free loan of your money throughout the year. It's best to be accurate in filling out your form, which you can use as a foundation for the following year's filing.
Student Loans and Taxes
As a new grad, your taxes may be pretty simple because chances are good you don't have a lot of investment income and you won't be itemizing on your tax return. But, on the other hand, you may be able to claim one important deduction: the deduction for student loan interest.
A deduction reduces your taxable income so you don't pay taxes on that amount. Eligible taxpayers are allowed to deduct the lesser of $2,500 or the actual interest paid on student loans during the course of the year. This would mean, for example, that if your taxable income would normally be $25,000 in your first year out of college and you claimed this deduction, you'd only be taxed on $22,500.
You're eligible to claim this deduction if:
- You paid interest on a qualifying student loan in the current tax year. A qualifying student loan is a loan for you, your spouse, or a dependent that was used to pay certain higher education expenses within a reasonable time after you took out the loan.
- You are legally required to pay interest on the student loan.
- You are not filing your taxes as married filing separately.
- You aren't claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return and, if you're married filing jointly, your spouse also isn't claimed as a dependent.
- Your modified adjusted gross income is below a certain threshold. The deduction begins to phase out if your income is below $130,000 if married filing jointly or below $65,000 for all other taxpayers. Once your income is $160,000 if married filing jointly or $80,000 for other taxpayers, you can't claim any deduction for student loan interest anymore. These income limits are all for 2018 and will change periodically.
You should claim all deductions and credits you're eligible for, to reduce the taxes you pay, so be certain you claim this deduction if you qualify.
Tax Breaks You Can Claim
In addition to the student loan tax deduction, there may be other education tax credits and deductions you can claim:
- American Opportunity Tax Credit: If you or a spouse is still going to school and pursuing a degree, you could be eligible for up to a $2,500 credit for educational costs.
- Lifetime Learning Tax Credit: The Lifetime Learning Credit credit is worth up to $2,000 if you're paying qualifying expenses for higher education for yourself, a spouse, or a dependent. Also available is something called the American Opportunity Credit. It's a credit for qualified expenses for post-secondary education, but there are guidelines and limitations to utilizing this.
- Retirement tax deductions: If you're contributing to a 401(k) or an IRA, you could claim a deduction for the amount contributed up to $18,500 for a 401(k) or $5,500 for an IRA in 2018 (These limits can change annually and are higher if you're over 50).
Each specific tax credit and deduction will have its own requirements. And, there may be other deductions or credits you can claim specific to your situation, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or a deduction for mortgage interest. Most online tax prep software helps you figure out the credits and deductions you're eligible for by asking you some simple questions about your life.
While both a deduction and a credit reduce your taxable income, a credit is far more valuable because it provides a dollar-for-dollar reduction on the tax you owe. If you'd normally owe $5,000 in taxes and you get a $1,000 credit, you only owe $4,000 in taxes. But, a $1,000 deduction, on the other hand, just reduces the income you're taxed on. So if you were in the 22% tax bracket, a $1,000 credit would save you just $220.
Taxes are a Part of Life – Know the Rules
Taxes are one of the least fun parts of being an adult – but it's important to make sure you know the rules, file your forms properly during tax preparation and claim all the deductions and credits you can, including for qualified education expenses. And you may just be entitled to a post-college tax refund in your first working year, so be certain to file your taxes to get your money back if you've overpaid the IRS or reduce your tax bill.
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Rock Blog: VOLBEAT Invades Seattle
WHAT A NIGHT! If you were there, then you already know. Volbeat blew the roof off WaMu Theater last night in Seattle!
Before things got going, I had the amazing opportunity to interview Michael Poulsen and Robert Caggiano backstage, and they were so insanely cool. Apparently I got the memo to wear all black :) You can listen to the full interview here:
We also streamed the interview live via Facebook, so you can check that out as well:
The guys came out swinging, and started things off with The Devil's Bleeding Crown. Check out the full set list, because it only got bigger and better from there!
1. The Devil's Bleeding Crown
2. Heaven nor Hell / A Warrior's Call / I Only Want to Be with You
3. Sad Man's Tongue
4. Lola Montez
5. The Gates of Babylon
6. Slaytan
7. Dead But Rising
8. 16 Dollars
9. For Evigt
10. Hallelujah Goat
11. Maybellene I Hofteholder
12. Goodbye Forever
13. The Mirror and the Ripper
Then... a FOUR SONG ENCORE! Including young Volbeat fans being invited on stage at the very end. YEAH!
14. Black Rose
15. Doc Holliday
16. Seal the Deal (& Let's Boogie)
17. Still Counting
We've been fortunate enough to have Volbeat visit the greater Seattle area several times over the past few years, and here's to hoping they come back again soon! Seattle LOVES Volbeat, and I think the feeling might be mutual!
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Last month, for Father's Day, I had an absolute BLAST shooting some amazing, Father's Day family photos for the Mansfield Elementary School Association (MESA) here in Mansfield, MA. So many great dads came out to celebrate Father's Day with their families and it was an amazing way to kick off the beginning of summer!
MESA Father's Day Family Photos in Mansfield, MA
Father's Day is THE day to celebrate dads all around the world. So when MESA asked me to come out and shoot some Father's Day family photos this year, I jumped at the opportunity!
The Mansfield Elementary School Association is a non-profit organization for parents with kids in the Robinson and Jordan Jackson elementary schools. Throughout the year, their goal is to raise money to support teachers inside the classroom as well as programs outside of the classroom. They promote a lot of community outreach and social activities, as well as math and science enrichment programs, literacy programs and art and music fundraising performances. All in all, MESA provides a great way for parents to really get involved with the learning experience of their kids.
This year, MESA wanted to create a Father's Day event that was all about celebrating the wonderful dads of these two elementary schools. As a family photographer, I love when I get the opportunity to let kids run around and be kids while I snag some photos. I got a lot of free reign with these photos and I absolutely made the best of it!
There were plenty of lush, green fields and stone wall backdrops to set the stage for a lot of these photos. But I think my favorite place to shoot pictures that day was on an old, rustic bridge above a quaint, little creek below. To be honest, though, I had plenty of great scenery to work with.
It was a true joy being able to capture the wonderful relationships each family shared. I had families with toddlers all the way up to high school seniors. I'm still so amazed at how quickly we were able to get such a great variety of images from each family. Each 10-minute session resulted in some great combinations, including individual kids, sibling photos, full families and, of course, plenty of play and laughter.
I'd like to thank MESA for giving me the chance to come out and capture these beautiful families on camera. And I'd like to give a special shout-out to all of the amazing dads I got to photograph with their kiddos that day. You all do amazing work, day in and day out, and I'm glad I got to help make your day just that much more special!


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7 Though our iniquities testify against us, Act, Hashem, for the sake of Your name; Though our rebellions are many And we have sinned against You.
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ז אִם־עֲוׂנֵינוּ עָנוּ בָנוּ יְהֹוָה עֲשֵׂה לְמַעַן שְׁמֶךָ כִּי־רַבּוּ מְשׁוּבֹתֵינוּ לְךָ חָטָאנוּ׃
14:7 We have sinned against You
This chapter contains a prophecy to Yirmiyahu "concerning the droughts" (verse 1). Due to lack of water, neither people nor animals have enough to eat or drink, and therefore Yehuda is in a state of mourning. Since Israel is a land with few rivers and lakes, it is dependent on rain from Heaven for its subsistence. As such, Sefer Devarim (11:11-12) states that Eretz Yisrael "soaks up its water from the rains of heaven. It is a land which Hashem your God looks after, on which Hashem your God always keeps His eye." Because the Israelites are dependent on Hashem for their water, the amount of rain that falls is reflective of the relationship between the people and their Creator. Droughts are sent to encourage Israel to repent and to reevaluate their relationship with God. The lack of water at this time is indicative of the fact that the people have sinned against Hashem.


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I started my strongman journey in 1994 holding and competing in the first Central USA Strongman Challenge. Why in the hell would anyone put on and compete in a show? At the time there were no shows around so we wrapped the "strongman" in with a deadlift/bench contest. The show blossomed over time and I enjoyed competing and ended up "turning" Pro in Las Vegas in 98. Over the next 10 years I represented the US Internationally over 25 times.
Father Time has a way of catching up to some faster than others, but many of the aging strongmen wanted to continue to compete. Glenn Ross "The Daddy" deiced there needed to be a Masters' Pro World Championship and he created the class under his Ultimate Strongman banner. The first year was invite only, but starting in 2012 qualifiers were held around the world. I held the US qualifier in 2012,2013,and 2014. Brad The Wolverine" Dunn won the 2012 show, but was unable to go so I went as the alternate. I placed 2nd in 2012. I came back to win the 2013 and 2014 US titles against pretty stacked field and place 2nd and 5th in the world . Having some personal issues, that didn't allow me to hold the show, the last two years I partnered with the USS. The US qualifier was held In Indy in 2015 and Louisville in 2016. Van " The Juggernaut" Hatfield won the last two and has place 2nd and 5th at Worlds. Willie and Mike are not only great friends, but incredible ambassadors of the sport and have helped to keep the Master's Pro class alive and growing it by adding their USS Masters' Champs to the mix.
The winners of the USS National Masters' championship in the LW and HW class earn their Masters' Pro Card and the ability to win the spot to the Ultimate Strongman Masters' World Championship. This is an all-expenses paid trip to Ireland to represent our country and fight for a chance to hoist the crown as a world champion.
This year will be filled with legends- Big Z, Vidas Blekitas- the 2016 champ, Antanas Abrutis the 2014 Champ, Jarno Hamms a WSM veteran, and Mark Felix the 2015 Champ. The US Qualifier this year will be held in Bloomington and Morton, IL. The proceeds will be going to the American Cancer Society and if you are interested we still have 4 events left that need sponsors ( all the money goes to ACS).
There are 10 spots open and currently committed are Eric Patterson-2015 USS National Champion, Mike Kromer, Brad Dunn-2012 Champ, myself-2013&2014 Champ, and verbally committed are Van Hatfield-2015 and 2016 Champ, Ken McClelland-2016 USS National Champion, John "The Strongman" Beatty from AMERICA'S Got Talent, Johnny Wasiczko.
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This is the story of Romeo. A dude who was living the life. He had the works - the mansion to live in, the chicks to party with and the cars to be driven around in. Until one day, the family he was the favorite pet of, decided to move and left him back, abandoned on the mean streets of Mumbai. Romeo is now faced with situations he has never been in before. He encounters four strays, who scare the daylights out of him. But soon, he smooth talks his way into their hearts and he makes friends. Then, Romeo finds love! He encounters the beautiful, ravishing Laila, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen - and he loses his heart to her at first sight. Finally, he encounters a villain! The dreaded Don of the area - Charlie Anna. The Don who everyone is scared of. So hop on to the adventure as Romeo, wins friendship, love and a new life - inspite of Charlie Anna and his gang! Watch how Romeo turns into - Roadside Romeo! This Diwali - Get ready for a barking good time!! Written by Anonymous
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Less than a week ago, Carrier was persuaded by President-elect Donald Trump to keep about 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Now, the air conditioner and furnace manufacturer is raising its prices.
United Technologies Corp., Carrier's parent company, is raising prices for its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment by up to 5%, starting January 1. The decision to raise prices was first announced on November 23, the week before the Trump deal was finalised.
Until last week, the manufacturer had planned to move 2,100 jobs to Mexico to cut costs. The move would have saved United Technologies an estimated $65 million a year.
Last Tuesday, Carrier announced it would keep about 1,000 jobs in the US after negotiations with Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence, who is currently the governor of Indiana. The deal awarded Carrier $7 million in state tax breaks over 10 years.
The manufacturer said its decision to raise prices was unrelated to the Carrier's decision to keep some jobs in Indianapolis.
Trump's deal with Carrier does little to address the broader issues that make it tough for manufacturers to keep jobs in the US.
"This agreement in no way diminishes our belief in the benefits of free trade and that the forces of globalization will continue to require solutions for the long-term competitiveness of the US and of American workers moving forward," Carrier said in a statement released last Wednesday.
Trump has said that he plans to cut corporate taxes and regulation that makes doing business in the US more expensive. He has also threatened to heavily tax companies that outsource manufacturing overseas.
Critics say these strategies could result in higher prices for items that were previously imported.
"Pres-Elect Trump means well," Ben Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, tweeted on Sunday. "But won't his 35% tariff idea raise prices on American families? How would it not be a new 35% tax on families?"
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01902576
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Last Update Posted : September 25, 2020
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|Chronic GVHD Response Measures Validation
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- Develop and validate the Chronic GVHD-Activity Index (CGVHD-AI) as a measure of treatment response. [ Time Frame: 18 months ]This measure is intended to capture impairments caused by chronic GVHD. We expect that change in the CGVHD-AI could be used to measure treatment response because it will correlate with clinically significant changes reported by physicians and patients. The CGVHD-AI would be most appropriate for use in clinical trials where the goal is symptom relief and decreased disease activity.
- To develop and validate the Chronic GVHD Failure-Free Survival Score (CGVHD-FFS) as a predictor of failure-free survival. [ Time Frame: 18 months ]This measure is intended for use as an intermediate endpoint that predicts subsequent failure-free survival, defined as absence of death, relapse and requirement for new therapy, i.e., events that constitute treatment failures in clinical trials. The CGVHD-FFS would be most appropriate for phase II and III trials testing agents intended to change the underlying biology of the syndrome, for example by inducing immunologic tolerance.
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- Age 7 years or older
- Prior first allogeneic stem cell transplant, with any graft source, donor type, and GVHD prophylaxis.
- Diagnosis of chronic GVHD according to the criteria of the diagnosis and scoring group of the NIH consensus conference (Patient must have at least one diagnostic manifestation of chronic GVHD or one distinctive manifestation with pathological confirmation of the diagnosis. Concurrent acute GVHD manifestations will be allowed as long as at least one classic chronic manifestation is present.)
- Initiation of a new systemic treatment for chronic GVHD in the past 4 weeks or anticipated within the next 4 weeks. Systemic treatment is defined as any medication or intervention that has intended systemic effects, including extracorporeal photopheresis, regardless of prior lines of therapy or prior treatment with the agent(s). If a patient is restarting a treatment to which they were previously exposed, they must have been off of it for at least 4 weeks before restarting.
- No evidence of persistent or progressive malignancy at the time of enrollment
- Evaluation at the transplant center at the time of study enrollment, and agreement to be re-evaluated at the transplant center up to four subsequent times: at 3 months, 6 months, and 18 months after enrollment and once if another treatment is added for chronic GVHD.
- Signed, informed consent
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Palliative care, sometimes also called supportive care, is given to a patient who has a serious or life-threatening disease.
The goal of palliative care is to anticipate, prevent, and treat the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment. At the same time, it addresses the emotional, social, practical, and spiritual problems that a patient faces. Palliative care is not intended to cure the disease, but rather to improve the patient's quality of lifeThe overall enjoyment of life; an individual's sense of well-being and ability to carry out various activities while he or she is receiving standard medical care. Palliative care can be provided starting at the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and at the end of life.1,2
What is the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Although these terms are often used in similar ways, they are somewhat different.
- Palliative care can be provided at every step of the treatment process and at all stages of illness. It is an extra layer of support that can be initiated alongside other standard medical care for patients with serious illnesses, to make them as comfortable as possible.
- Hospice care is a form of palliative care given to people with a terminal illness, such as cancer, who have a life expectancy of six months or less and who have decided to forgo curative treatment. If a person chooses to make the transition to hospice care, palliative care specialists will help with the transition and address the physical and emotional issues that come with that choice.1,3
Who should receive palliative care?
Any person who suffers from pain, stress, or other symptoms due to a serious illness, such as lung cancer, should receive palliative care.
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommends that all patients with advanced cancer receive palliative care early on and concurrent with cancer treatment.3
How are patients referred for palliative care?
Usually the primary care doctor or specialist managing the patient's disease will make the referral to a board-certified palliative care specialist. A hospital social worker can also help patients and their families select a palliative care provider. While many insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid cover at least some palliative care services, patients should discuss what services are provided with their insurer in advance. Patients without health insurance should check with a social worker or their hospital's financial counselor.1
Who provides palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided in a doctor's office, hospital, cancer center, long-term care facility, or the patient's home. Social workers and patient navigatorsSomeone who provides personal guidance to patients as they move through the health care system can help with many of the emotional and practical issues. In addition, some dcotors and advanced practice nurses specialize in palliative care. Many large hospitals and cancer centers have teams of palliative care doctors, nurses, social workers, therapists, and chaplains who work together to provide care alongside the oncologist. If the hospital or outpatient facility does not have a palliative care team, an oncologistA doctor who specializes in treating cancer can refer a patient to a palliative care doctor outside the facility. (Note that a palliative care doctor never replaces an oncologist.) 1,3
What specific problems can palliative care address?
The diagnosis of a serious disease and its treatment affect all areas of a patient's and family's life. The palliative care team is able to focus on these effects.1,3
Physical symptoms or side effects
- Pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea, loss of appetite
Palliative care treatments may include:
- Medicine (pain relievers, chemotherapyTreatment with drugs that kill cancer cells to decrease the size of a tumorAn abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should)
- Other medical treatments (radiationThe use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors or surgery to decrease the size of a tumor)
- Nutrition
- Physical therapy
- Complementary therapies (massage, guided imagery, acupuncture)
Emotional problems
- Stress of the illness leading to fear, anxiety, hopelessness, or depression
- Intimacy issues
- Helping caregivers balance their roles and duties and find support
Palliative care treatments may include:
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Family meetings
- Referrals to mental health providers
Practical problems
- Money or employment difficulties
- Child care worries
- Insurance questions
- Legal issues
The palliative care team may:
- Explain complex medical forms
- Help patients and families understand diagnosis and treatment choices
- Refer families to financial counseling and financial assistance resources
- Help connect patients and families to resources for transportation, housing, and other community resources
Spiritual issues
- Looking for meaning in life
- Questioning one's faith
The palliative care team may:
- Help patients and families explore their beliefs and values so they can find peace or move toward acceptance
What effect can palliative care have?
Research has shown that starting palliative care at the time that advanced cancer is diagnosed leads to:1,3,4
- Better quality of life
- Lower rates of depression
- Improvement in patients' understanding of their prognosisThe likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence
- Better clarification in treatment preferences and goals of care
- Decrease in acute care services (emergency department visits and hospital admissions)
- Improvement in survival
Questions to ask your healthcare team about palliative care
- What are your goals for palliative care for me?
- What palliative care treatment(s) will I be getting?
- Will these be combined with treatments for my lung cancer?
- Where will I receive palliative care?
- How long will I receive care?
- Who will be my palliative care providers?
- How much will my palliative care cost?
- Are all of these costs covered by my insurance?
Updated June 29, 2019
- Palliative Care in Cancer. National Cancer Institute website. www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/advanced-cancer/care-choices/palliative-care-fact-sheet. Reviewed October 20, 2017. Accessed June 29, 2019.
- Temel JS, Greer JA, Muzikansky A, et al. Early Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Non-Small Lung Cancer. N Engl J Med, 2010; 363-733-742. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1000678. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1000678. Accessed June 29, 2019.
- ASCOanswers: Palliative Care. Cancer.Net website. https://www.cancer.net/sites/cancer.net/files/palliative_care.pdf. Published 2019. Accessed June 29, 2019.
- Parikh RB, Kirch RA, Smith TJ, et al. Early Specialty Palliative Care — Translating Data in Oncology into Practice. N Engl J Med 2013; 369(24):2347-2351. doi: 10.101056/NEJMsb1305469. http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb1305469. Accessed June 29, 2019.


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Anatomic and Thermometric Analysis of Cranial Nerve Palsy after Laser Amygdalohippocampotomy for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.
Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
BACKGROUND: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive therapy for treating medication-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Cranial nerve (CN) palsy has been reported as a procedural complication, but the mechanism of this complication is not understood.OBJECTIVE: To identify the cause of postoperative CN palsy after LITT.METHODS: Four medial temporal lobe epilepsy patients with CN palsy after LITT were identified for comparison with 22 consecutive patients with no palsy. We evaluated individual variation in the distance between CN III and the uncus, and CN IV and the parahippocampal gyrus using preoperative T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images. Intraoperative MR thermometry was used to estimate temperature changes.RESULTS: CN III (n=2) and CN IV palsies (n=2) were reported. On preoperative imaging, the majority of identified CN III (54%) and CN IV (43%) were located within 1 to 2 mm of the uncus and parahippocampal gyrus tissue border, respectively. Affected CN III and CN IV were more likely to be found<1 mm of the tissue border (PCNIII=.03, PCNIV<.01; chi-squared test). Retrospective assessment of thermal profile during ablation showed higher temperature rise along the mesial temporal lobe tissue border in affected CNs than unaffected CNs after controlling for distance (12.9°C vs 5.8°C; P=.03; 2-sample t-test).CONCLUSION: CN palsy after LITT likely results from direct heating of the respective CN running at extreme proximity to the mesial temporal lobe. Low-temperature thresholds set at the border of the mesial temporal lobe in patients whose CNs are at close proximity may reduce this risk.
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A rapid beam simulation framework for transcranial focused ultrasound.
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2019; 9 (1): 7965
Transcranial focused ultrasound is a non-invasive therapeutic modality that can be used to treat essential tremor. Beams of energy are focused into a small spot in the thalamus, resulting in tissue heating and ablation. Here, we report on a rapid 3D numeric simulation framework that can be used to predict focal spot characteristics prior to the application of ultrasound. By comparing with magnetic resonance proton resonance frequency shift thermometry (MR thermometry) data acquired during treatments of essential tremor, we verified that our simulation framework can be used to predict focal spot position, and with patient-specific calibration, predict focal spot temperature rise. Preliminary data suggests that lateral smearing of the focal spot can be simulated. The framework may also be relevant for other therapeutic ultrasound applications such as blood brain barrier opening and neuromodulation.
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Measurements of the Relationship Between CT Hounsfield Units and Acoustic Velocity and How It Changes With Photon Energy and Reconstruction Method
2018; 65 (7): 1111–24
Transcranial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound continues to gain traction as a noninvasive treatment option for a variety of pathologies. Focusing ultrasound through the skull can be accomplished by adding a phase correction to each element of a hemispherical transducer array. The phase corrections are determined with acoustic simulations that rely on speed of sound estimates derived from CT scans. While several studies have investigated the relationship between acoustic velocity and CT Hounsfield units (HUs), these studies have largely ignored the impact of X-ray energy, reconstruction method, and reconstruction kernel on the measured HU, and therefore the estimated velocity, and none have measured the relationship directly. In this paper, 91 ex vivo human skull fragments from two skulls are imaged by 80 CT scans with a variety of energies and reconstruction methods. The average HU from each fragment is found for each scan and correlated with the speed of sound measured using a through transmission technique in that fragment. As measured by the -squared value, the results show that CT is able to account for 23%-53% of the variation in velocity in the human skull. Both the X-ray energy and the reconstruction technique significantly alter the -squared value and the linear relationship between HU and speed of sound in bone. Accounting for these variations will lead to more accurate phase corrections and more efficient transmission of acoustic energy through the skull.
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By: Wendy Rhein
There are a plethora of labeling adjectives in modern marketing speak meant to define my family demographic: multi-ethnic, single parent by choice, multi-racial, adoptive, sandwich generation, multi-generational. Just the other day someone told me we are the poster family for modern diversity. I suppose that should be a good thing and it is certainly something to think about when I'm folding laundry at midnight on a Tuesday.
I am a single mother of two young boys. My six-year-old son says that I'm not white, I'm pink. And that goes well with his tan and his 19-month-old brother's chocolate brown. He adds his Nana, who lives with us, and says she is whitish with brown spots. Nate is his name, and I'm Wendy. Sam is the baby who is not really a baby anymore. And Nana is also known as Mom – my mom. A little over a year ago, just months after I had adopted Sam at birth in an open, domestic, third-party adoption (more adjectives), and after losing my job when he was 5 weeks old and only two months after once again taking Nate's father to court for child support he refuses to this day to pay, I was offered a new job in a new city. I took the whole family to visit the new city one weekend and while strolling through a Farmer's Market on that first Saturday, Nate looked at me with a big smile and said "Mom, there are families like ours here!" That was all it took. One month later, we loaded up two cars with me, my then 4-month-old, 5-year-old, the cat, and my 70-year-old mother, and moved. We left behind two large condos with a lot of the stuff that filled them, many memories, and a collection of friends that had gotten me through more crises than I care to repeat. Think the Clampetts but without the Texas Tea.
Now, we live in a smaller, much more urban apartment complex with a pool, playgrounds, and big parking lots. For the first four months Nate thought we were living in a hotel complete with a lobby, elevators, and maintenance staff.
My mother is aging and desperately wants to feel useful but also needs some looking after. We struck an arrangement that she would be Sam's primary caretaker during the day, meet the kindergarten bus at the end of the day, and I would work and care for all of us. I am incredibly grateful for not having to pay full time childcare for an infant but adjusting to living with another adult, especially in such a charged mother-daughter relationship, has not been easy. Add to that different ideas and approaches to raising children (no, we don't need to put six layers of clothes on the baby in August; he's really not cold), and you've got a recipe for a reality show or a courtroom, depending on the day. In the end it is actually recipes that save my sanity. To regroup, de-stress, and celebrate, I cook. It is motherhood at its most efficient: I am serving a purpose to my family by preparing home-cooked meals seven nights a week while also getting my groove on in the kitchen. In future posts, I hope to share some of these recipes with you, since for me, food and family are intertwined.


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Organised by Solar Media, the publisher of leading news platform Solar Power Portal and Solar Business Focus UK magazine, the seminars will take place in Surrey, Somerset, Cambridgeshire, Manchester, Yorkshire and Edinburgh between 3 – 11 February.
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I bought a small round mirror awhile back, but needed a larger one to make my entryway really pop. Since I didn't want to pay the money for a big mirror, I searched the house for something I could use to make the mirror larger...and what I found gave me what I needed to create this giant bubble mirror!
Here is the finished product! I love how the bubble mirror turned out! It now has depth and texture and really stands out on the wall.
To make the bubble mirror I cut a large circle out of cardboard, big enough to have a few rows of "bubbles" around the mirror. The total diameter ended up being 32 inches (that's a big mirror!).
It was my mission not to spend any money on this project, so for the bubbles I used different objects I had around my house. Then I simply placed the mirror I already had in the center. You can click the link to my blog to learn about what I used to make the bubbles and the other steps involved.
I'm so happy about how this turned out! Sometimes having to "use what you have" makes you more creative. Necessity is the mother of invention right?
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Susanon Jan 9, 2017
Very well done. Question: did the eggs have a hole in the other end also? Did you not care as they are "almost" invisible? Did it cause problems when painting?
- Creatively Livingon Jan 10, 2017
There are very small holes on the end, but you really don't even notice them...most get filled in when painting. You could put a dot of hot glue on the inside of the egg to fill it in, but that would likely just be tedious extra work. Good question.
Love your wall also. Did you paint the wall like that?
Thank you, you guys are awesome
- Rhondaon Sep 9, 2019
How would you use glass beads the round flat ones? Thank you
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If you don't smoke weed, finding suitable stoner gifts for your friends can be challenging. Hell, even if you do smoke weed, finding presents that are worth puff, puff, passing still isn't the easiest feat. I mean, aside from actual marijuana products, what is there to give? A lot, actually–you just need to put on your creativity cap!
But if you don't have a creative bone in your body, I'll let you borrow mine (just not in some creepy Adam and Eve way). Instead, I've compiled a list of the best stoner gifts for him, her, they, them, ze, zir, and hir. You can bet your dollar any pot enthusiast would appreciate one of these truly unique holiday gifts.
Best stoner gifts you can buy online
1) Get 'em a gift card to one of the hottest online shops for stoners, Daily High Club
Shopping for glass and other smoking accessories that aren't intended for you is hard. There are so many questions you're forced to ask–would they prefer water pipes to a bowl? What kind of papers do they like? Or are they a wrap person? Luckily, with Daily High Club (DHC), you can skip all the nuisances and get to the good stuff: giving a great stoner gift. DHC offers a variety of subscription boxes (for as little as $1/month), exclusive products in partnership with various celebs, DHC merch, and other products for potheads that you'll only find online! So not only do you have to option to pick something out, but you can also buy an eGift card that will be emailed directly to the recipient and is valid for everything Daily High Club has to offer.
Price: $4.20 to $420
2) Need the perfect cookie-cutter gift? Here it is
Designed with stainless steel, this three-piece pot leaf cookie cutter set won't rust and is ideal for all baking needs (brownies, cookie dough, fruit, fondant, sandwiches, etc.).
Price: $5.89
3) Put a smile on their face with a Stona Lisa tapestry
What is a more iconic stoner gift than a pic of the famous smile lady not smirking but lighting up a J instead??? Change my mind.
Price: $32
4) Beer pong? Nah, show 'em how it's done with Bong Pong
Here's how it works: Similar to beer pong, players will fire ping pong balls out of the bong aiming for their opponent's cup. If it lands in the cup, they drink. First team to clear their opponent's side of the table wins. The game includes one Bong Pong shooter, one ping pong ball and 12 plastic drinking cups.
Price: $11.99
5) Keep their smoking secret safe with Cannabolish products
If you can't afford to buy them a Pax, Cannabolish might be your solution. Available in a misting spray and a candle, Cannabolish is made with plant oils and water so it's all-natural and proven safe. You can expect it to smell a bit like wintergreen, citronella and root beer, and you won't need to leave the room immediately after spraying it–so long, Ozium!
Price: $14.99
6) Give them a reason to chill with CBD-infused Honey Sticks
Perfect for the individual that's always on the go, JustCBD's individually wrapped honey sticks contain 10mg of CBD each and provide a relaxed, euphoric vibe to an otherwise nervewracking day. Seriously, anger and emotional turmoil just don't exist with thanks to these puppies–you can quote me on that.
Price: $25 to $250
7) Help them achieve a youthful glow with hemp face masks
Ever wondered why Avril Lavigne looks like she hasn't aged? It's the weed.
Price: $15.99
8) Finding Your Higher Self: Your Guide to Cannabis for Self-Care by Sophie Saint Thomas
Everyone needs a little TLC, but Caribbean author Sophie Saint Thomas teaches you how to incorporate what her culture considers to be a sacred and powerful plant into your self-care routines for added benefit. This guide is an amazing gift for people who have recently been introduced to marijuana because not only does it offer some really great suggestions on how to incorporate weed into "me time," but it details all the lingo of stoner culture without being condescending. The book starts by teaching readers about weed–discussing the strains, ways cannabis can be consumed, and its medicinal effects. Then it goes on to detail the best practices for reaping all the benefits of THC and CBD by category–mind, body, and spirit. Some of the activities suggested in the book are guides to meditation and cannabis oil massage, instructions on how to rid yourself of self-doubt and write positive incantations, and so much more!
Price: $15.99
9) Show 'em how waking and baking is *supposed* to be done
Highly recommended by over a dozen users, you may as well pick up a spare for yourself!
Price: $19.95
10) Make their CAH deck less of a dub with the Weed Pack
FYI Cards Against Humanity donates all their profits from this expansion go to the Marijuana Policy Project!!!
Price: $7
11) If you're going to gift a piece, make it something wild like the Raw Trident
This limited edition 3-joint piece is the perfect present for the stoner who thinks they could outsmoke Snoop Dogg.
Price: $13.49
12) Handmade for dank friends only
This is the only friendship bracelet worth wearing, TBH.
Price: $18
13) A lil box of weed goes a long way!
If you (unfortunately) live in an illegal state, this might be the only box of weed you're able to gift.
Price: $8.95
14) WhAt Do VeGaNs EaT???? Everything in this book, ya fool
Filled to the brim with tasty, vegan edible recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and of course, snacks! Who knew eating your greens could be so easy? And if you're looking for even more ways to cook with weed, check out our roundup of the best marijuana-friendly cookbooks.
Price: $13.28 (regularly $16.99)
15) Help keep their mind sharp with a puzzle book
From the publisher: You're high—now what? Announcing the perfect companion of puzzles and games for anyone who enjoys getting baked now and then. Here are word searches, including Munchie-Mania (Dude, can you find nachos, Steakumms, cake icing, Doritos?). Mazes, like the Customs Quagmire—can you pilot a van made out of marijuana from Mexico to San Francisco? Fill-in-the-Pictures: Oh no! Cheech just singed off his mustache! Can you draw it back on? Plus the super-simple, super-amusing activity Trace Your Face: Tilt forward from the couch until your face rests in the empty pizza box on the coffee table. Pick up a pencil and, holding the pointy side down, trace your face. This activity is not timed.
Price: $16.80
16) Got a joker, smoker or midnight toker on the list? Toking Hazard is what they need
They'll need the base game to play with the Toking Hazard deck, but this expansion takes everything reviewers love about the create-your-own-comic game, Joking Hazard, and makes it a little more potent with high-larious 4/20-related humor.
Price: $10
17) Can't go wrong with a Raw rolling kit
Some stoners prefer to rolling over glass, which is cool but way less cost-effective. And running out to get papers last minute because you forgot you used the last one yesterday, kinda sucks. Help 'em out by gifting them a bundle like this Raw Rolling Kit which includes three different packs of papers, a bunch of filters/tips, a 10-foot hemp wick, a few travel containers, a basic grinder, rolling machine, and an airtight/waterproof/smell-proof case that also doubles as a rolling tray.
Price: $25.99
18) Cannabis connoisseurs would make great use of the Goldleaf Taster Journal
This little thing may look like nothing more than a notebook, but it's actually the perfect stoner gift for people in both legal and illegal states. The logbook is designed with specific pages for any user to note names of strains, its qualities, likes and dislikes. There are even infographics and other guides to help authors really get into the nitty-gritty of their bud.
Price: $16.99
19) Stay on trend with this vintage ready-to-frame photo print
Of all the stoner movies out there, Reefer Madness is ironically one of the best comedies to date.
Price: $12.99
20) Give the gift of discretion with a Smoke Buddy Personal Air Filter
Not everyone has cool parents or the advantage of living in a legal state, which can create a bit of chaos as weed's biggest flaw is the fact that is reeks. However, the Smoke Buddy strips the smoke of weed smell (and won't fill your lungs with chemicals like the old DIY toilet paper roll and dryer sheet combo) so you can confidently rip one in hotels, your childhood bedroom, and even a dorm room without danking the place out.
Price: $12.30 (regularly $19.95)
21) Turn up the heat with Drunk, Stoned or Stupid
If you're a fan of making fun of your friends, you'll love this NSFW party game. Played similarly to Cards Against Humanity, each round a card is drawn and every player gets a say as to which player would be most likely to do whatever is on the card and why. Then the player who receives the most votes wins that card and the player with the most cards loses the game. Buyer beware…this game isn't for those that are easily offended.
Price: $18
22) For the recently converted stoner: a three-chamber grinder
During one of my many experiences joining a smoking circle with complete strangers in college, someone once mentioned that the French don't grind their weed–they just use their fingers. I'm not sure how accurate that is (I'm gonna say it's probably BS) but hearing that did make me hyperaware of when someone isn't using a grinder, which happens more often than you'd think. What's with the opposition of grinding your weed? You can literally only benefit from it! The finer the weed is ground, the better it will cherry (burn) and if you get a three-chamber grinder, you'll collect kief. Which for those of you who don't know what that is or why it matters, kief is the cumulation of the outermost layer of cannabis crystals (trichomes) and they get you very high. You can pack just a bowl of kief if you're out of weed (not recommended unless you have A LOT of kief as it burns very quickly), or you can sprinkle it on the top of a packed piece or in a roll–a little goes a long way, friends.
I recommend the Aerospaced grinder because it's large enough to fit those big nugs but not too big that it'll weigh your pocket down. It's also double-threaded which makes locking it in place and grinding super easy. Aerospaced grinders are designed with a kief catcher and every one comes with a kief scraper and magnetic lid so you can pregrind your bud for the day and store it in the piece without the worry of spillage. I wouldn't go tossing the grinder around like a football, but in the six years I've had mine, she's only done me well!
Price: $13.25 (regularly $29.99)
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Youth Empowerment Society
Youth Empowerment Society
Award Received
Chancellor's Community Recognition Award
Convocation Ceremony
The mission of the Victoria Youth Empowerment Society is to assist youth in removing themselves from a high-risk street environment and make the transition to a healthier, more constructive life. The society delivers programs to help youth make positive choices that prevent them from getting involved in high-risk behaviour.
The society was established in 1986 through the amalgamation of the Association of Street Kids and The Victoria Youth Development Society. At the time there were only four staff members and a budget of about $150,000 to run two core programs. Today the organization has almost 50 employees and a budget of about $2 million. It offers nine core programs at three locations around Victoria. Each of these core programs provides up to nine individual services for high-risk youth.
Among its wide array of support services for at-risk youth, YES coordinated a survey of 135 youth, the results of which led to the creation of a Life Skills Day Program. In partnership with private partners, the City of Victoria, Human Resources Development Canada and the United Way this program assists youth facing multiple barriers to housing, education and/or employment to gain new skills aimed at enhancing personal development.
The society also provides opportunities for direct service and indirect volunteer participation. As an example, its evening drop-in centre alone receives about 6,000 hours of volunteer time a year.
The society is represented by Executive Director, Mr. Pat Griffin and board member and City Councilor Helen Hughes.


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Gun Control - A Senatorial Wall of ShamePosted on the 02 October 2013 by Lowell
Gun control, largely because of the nasty machinations of the National Rifle Association, is a huge furball for this country. Intelligent consideration as to how we might deal with the proliferation of deadly weapons in what we hope to be a peaceful society cannot take place without the frantic howling of the NRA and its minions.
And because the NRA has so much money and because the NRA has been able to buy so many of our politicians, we are unable to initiate or even discuss any laws related to gun control. The NRA wants no controls whatsoever for any reason on any type of weapon. The NRA, walking lockstep with the gun manufacturers, makes for a powerful lobbying group that pressures politicians in every section of our country. It seems to be nigh impossible for a person to be elected to any office without bowing at the altar of the NRA.
That, however, is no excuse for our representatives to sell their souls. If they are afraid of the NRA and vote against their consciences to gain the support of the NRA they should be in another line of work!
Gun control raises many questions: Who should be allowed to own a gun? What type of weapon is appropriate? How many guns should one person have? What kind of ammunition should be allowed? Should weapons be concealed or carried openly? Should convicted felons be allowed to own a gun? What about those who have been judged to be mentally ill?
Then there's the problem of the Internet, where just about anyone for any reason can purchase a weapon and however much ammo as he or she so desires.
Thus the need for background checks! What could possibly be wrong with checking the background of a person who asks to purchase a deadly weapon? Such a check wouldn't weed out all the bad guys, but it just might stop a nut who decides it's time to get some guns and go kill a few people.
Unfortunately, 47 of those people sitting in the United States Senate disagree. The senators listed below voted against background checks! Thus they pay back the NRA for its largesse.
Here's the Senate Wall of Shame:
Lamar Alexander - R-Va
Kelly Ayote - R-NH
John Barrasso - R-Wyo
Max Baucus - D-Mont
Mark Begich - D-Alaska
Roy Blunt - R-Mo
John Boozman - R-Ark
Richard Burr - R-NC
Saxby Chambliss - R-Ga
Dan Coats -R-Ind
Tom Coburn - R-Okla
Thad Cochran - R-Miss
Bob Corker - R-Tenn
John Cornyn - R-Tx
Mike Crapo - R-Idaho
Ted Cruz - R-Tx
Mike Enzi - R-Wyo
Deb Fischer - R-Neb
Jeff Flake - R-Ariz
Lindsey Graham - R-SC
Chuck Grassley - R-Iowa
Orin Hatch - R-Utah
Heidi Heitkamp - D-N.D.
Dean Heller - R - Nev
John Hoeven - R-N.D.
James Inhofe - R-Okla
Johnny Isakson - R-Ga
Mike Johanns - R-Neb
Ron Johnson - R-Wis
Mike Lee - R-Utah
Mitch McConnell - R-Ky
Jerry Moran - R-Kan
Lisa Murkowski - R-Alaska
Rand Paul - R-Ky
Rob Portman - R-Ohio
Mark Pryor - D-Ark
Harry Reid - D-Nev
Jim Risch - R-Idaho
Pat Roberts - R-Kan
Marco Rubio - R-Fla
Tim Scott - R-SC
Jess Sessions - R-Alaska
Richard Shelby - R-Ala
John Thune - R-S.D.
David Vitter - R-La
Roger Wicker - R-Miss
Notice the Republicans dominate the list. Unfortunately, the names of a few Democrats also appear.
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