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Are astonishing recent successes with word-free math teaching making a mockery of the traditional textbook approach?Are astonishing recent successes with word-free math teaching making a mockery of the... more
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Orange, left-handed scissors. Some mystery hair. There are 8,000 stories in the Naked City. This is one of them.Orange, left-handed scissors. Some mystery hair. There are 8,000 stories in the Naked... more
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There’s a whole new branch of classroom history -- gay history -- and California plans to teach it in public schools.
Officially -- it’s called state Senate Bill 48.
Now sitting on California Governor Jerry Brown’s desk -- awaiting signature.
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LOLOLOLOL! THE PEOPLE WIN IN CALIFORNIA!
Our state legislature is notorious for its month-long budget standoffs and, while social service programs come to a stop, contractors go unpaid, and people lose their jobs, the legislators continue to get paid, just like clockwork.
Well, the people of California passed a measure where, if the budget isn't passed by June 16, the legislators' paychecks stop.
Our state controller, John Chiang, is enforcing it, too.
LOLOLOLOL! TAKE THAT, you assholes.
With all the bad news about the government increasing its control over the citizens, isn't it GREAT to hear about the citizens successfully fighting back?
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latimes.com/news/local/la-me-legislature-pay-20110603,0,3349292.story
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CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS WILL LOSE PAY IF BUDGET ISN'T PASSED BY JUNE 15, STATE CONTROLLER SAYS.
John Chiang, California's chief accountant, says he will invoke the provisions of a new law requiring him to dock legislators' pay unless they approve a balanced spending plan on time.
By Evan Halper, Los Angeles Times
June 3, 2011
Reporting from Sacramento -- California lawmakers will start losing their pay in two weeks if they don't complete a balanced budget, state Controller John Chiang announced Thursday.
Chiang, the state's chief accountant, said a ballot measure passed in November requires him to dock legislators' pay unless they approve a balanced spending plan by the June 15 deadline specified in the California Constitution.
His interpretation of the measure differs from that of lawyers in the state Senate, who recently said that a budget bill lawmakers passed in March — which left the state with a nearly $11-billion shortfall — met the conditions to keep salaries flowing. But Chiang issues the checks.
"In passing Proposition 25 last November, voters clearly stated they expect their representatives to make the difficult decisions needed to resolve any budget shortfalls by the mandatory deadline, or be penalized," Chiang said in a statement. "I will enforce the voters' demand."
Legislative leaders expressed support for the controller's decision, despite earlier hedging and statements from their staff that lawmakers were entitled to collect their pay regardless of whether any further action was taken on the budget.
"The controller's decision resolves any questions about the Legislature's obligations under Proposition 25," Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) said in a statement. "I support the controller's conclusion."
Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) said in a statement: "I do not believe we should even be talking about loopholes or ways to get around that provision, because our focus needs to be on doing our job and passing a balanced budget."
The controller's announcement comes amid legislative gridlock on a spending plan....
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[FULL ARTICLE AT URL, ABOVE]LOLOLOLOL! THE PEOPLE WIN IN CALIFORNIA!
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So maybe you are okay with President Obama reneging on Gitmo, single payer, transparent govt, and his promises to not sign bills for five days after passage. Perhaps you are even okay with the Obama administration going after medical marijuana providers or doing nothing about the invasion from the South. But what do you think of the administrations plan to kill animals?
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/01/forest-service-and-blm-plan-exterminate-countys-wi/So maybe you are okay with President Obama reneging on Gitmo, single payer,... more
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Actor Shia Lebeouf was placed in handcuffs following an alleged bar fight this weekend in California, according to celebrity gossip website TMZ.com.Actor Shia Lebeouf was placed in handcuffs following an alleged bar fight this weekend... more
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What headphones? David Spates shows and talks about The 23-year-old student Samuel Koch who was trying to jump over a series of moving cars while wearing spring stilts live on A Wetten dass Europe's Big TV Show.What headphones? David Spates shows and talks about The 23-year-old student Samuel... more
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Dr. Lydia S. Glass is a divorce mediator and a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist with a private practice in Pasadena, California. Dr. Glass works with adults and adolescents in individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, and family therapy.
http://www.lydiaglass.comDr. Lydia S. Glass is a divorce mediator and a licensed clinical psychologist and... more
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Visit http://www.beachcitysurf.com/ for more surfing car info
Surf culture includes the people, language, fashion and life surrounding the sport of surfing.
The culture began early in the 20th century, spread quickly during the 1950s and 1960s, and continues to evolve.
Aspects of 1960s surf culture in Southern California, where it was first popularized, include the woodie, bikinis, and other beach wear, such as boardshorts or baggies, and surf music. Surfers developed the skateboard to be able to "surf" on land;[6] and a number of other boardsports. Of these the most popular being snowboarding and skateboarding, in addition to other spin-offs that have grown out of the sport ever since
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eshSIiUjCjEVisit http://www.beachcitysurf.com/ for more surfing car info
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This music video is home grown by the band, filmed on location at Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. This song is one of hit singles of the latest release: For Days Deep, (release date: 2/2010)
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/sentinelThis music video is home grown by the band, filmed on location at Lake Merritt,... more
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Guess in the face of a massive deficit, California legislators are in a 'let's give away the store!" mentality, and aren't so big on the concept of moral hazard?
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-tax-break9-2010apr09,0,6317895.story?track=rss
California Legislature approves tax break for people in foreclosures, short sales
The measure, which is expected to be signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, would waive state taxes on mortgage debt that has been forgiven in a foreclosure or short sale.
By Patrick McGreevy
April 9, 2010 Reporting from Sacramento
Thousands of Californians whose homes were foreclosed on or sold at a loss would get tax relief under a measure approved Thursday by the state Legislature.
The bill would waive state taxes on mortgage debt that has been forgiven in a foreclosure or short sale. It is expected to affect about 34,000 taxpayers.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would sign the measure, which would also provide about $60 million in tax credits to green-energy companies, when it reached his desk. Californians can already claim the tax breaks on federal returns. Lawmakers passed the measure in time for people to take advantage of it by the April 15 deadline for filing tax returns.
"The mortgage-debt tax relief provision in this bill will provide financial shelter for tens of thousands of Californians who have lost their hopes and dreams in the housing market crash, and it's about time we gave these folks a helping hand," said state Sen. Ron Calderon (D-Montebello).
The short-sale provision would mean about $34 million less in tax revenue for the state over three years, according to the Franchise Tax Board.
The "green" credits are a response to the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which provides grants to firms for power plants that produce renewable energy. The federal government does not tax the grant money. Under the bill approved Thursday, California would provide similar relief.
Other parts of the measure, SB 401 by Sen. Lois Wolk (D-Davis), were called tax increases by Republicans. Even though they supported the tax-relief element, several GOP members of the Senate and Assembly voted against the bill, which was opposed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn.
The Republicans objected to a provision that would reduce deductions for charitable gifts, and to changes that would allow the state to tax more income earned by minor dependents.
The changes would also make it harder to qualify a home as a principal residence for purposes of escaping capital gains taxes when the property is sold, and some penalties and interest charges to corporations would be increased, according to Therese M. Twomey, a principal consultant for the Senate Republican Policy Office.
These changes would bring in more than $10 million in new revenue over five years, Twomey said.
"It's an issue of fairness," said Sen. George Runner (R-Lancaster). "You are giving money to one group of people and taking it away from another group of people."
With the plunge in the real estate market, many Californians have found themselves owing much more on their mortgages than their homes are worth. Some have been foreclosed upon or asked their lender to approve a short sale, in which a home is sold for less than the debt, some of which is waived.
The amount waived has been considered taxable income under California law. The measure passed Thursday would eliminate that tax when a bank agrees to accept less than what is owed on a home.
The governor vetoed a similar bill last month because it included a provision, since removed, that would have increased penalties against businesses and wealthy individuals who abuse tax credits.
Business groups including the California Chamber of Commerce and Western States Petroleum Assn. complained that the provision would have made businesses reluctant to claim the tax breaks for fear of making a costly error. The businesses also said California's tax penalties were already tougher than those in other states.
Wolk said the penalties would not have applied to honest mistakes.
The new measure would lift a great burden from the shoulders of Valarie Wood and her husband, who were facing a $10,000 state tax bill on debt that was forgiven in a short sale of their property in Ventura.
The 10-acre property, which included an avocado grove, had plummeted in value far below what they owed.
Health problems and a "mortgage gone awry" forced the couple to renegotiate their loan with their bank, which agreed to waive about $300,000 of debt on the house and property, Wood said.
"We've lost our dream home. We are in our 60s, and it was going to be our retirement," she said, her voice choking with emotion. "This bill is crucial for people like us. We are extremely relieved."
Schwarzenegger said during a news conference Thursday that he wants to give homeowners and businesses "the relief they need."
"We want to be helpful in every way we can, so we will sign it," he said.
patrick.mcgreevy@latimes.comGuess in the face of a massive deficit, California legislators are in a... more
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Did you know you're allowed to marry your first cousin? Learn exactly where in this song!Did you know you're allowed to marry your first cousin? Learn exactly where in... more
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Photographs of Kourtney Kardashian, who is pregnant with the child of her boyfriend Scott Disick, with her sisters Kim and Khloe, her mother Kris Jenner, and her stepfather Bruce Jenner. They were all attending the launch of Khloe's husband Lamar Odom's Rich Soil at Kitson LA in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, October 21, 2009.Photographs of Kourtney Kardashian, who is pregnant with the child of her boyfriend... more
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A bunch of stunt pilots took to the skies over San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Check out these awesome photos!A bunch of stunt pilots took to the skies over San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October... more
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This is after I got my Laptop working with Flash,
for a long time it would not work with all types of flash.
it was a nice HoT Day so I went outside after fixing my Laptop.
in this Video you see me chating with my Viewers on Ustream.tv
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