#listening habits of the common sept

[shadoedseptmbr]

Barenaked Ladies - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" Feat. Sa...

[shadoedseptmbr]

Same, lol

[eric-the-bmo]

I may be a villain enthusiast but I will cheer when this man gets punched- who's ready to hear about Jeremiah? {Spoiler-Free}

Much like the events of Sept 16, it's a bit tricky to talk about J without delving into Spoilers- but! I've kept my mouth shut, and will only talk about what the other players know about.

[Note: please take all of this- especially his described personality- with a grain of salt; while I did create him as a character, he's also an NPC that is being further developed by the ST, and I don't mean to step on the ST's toes or hype up J's character too much with this post; I just like talking about him.] @mountainashfae

So.

Jeremiah is Leo's sire, and a very mysterious one at that.

Most of what we knows about his motives and past are speculation, though I have a bit more information than the rest of the players due to a vision Leo received in Episode Four. (Out-of-game, I let the other players know that the ep4 Vision sort of confirmed one of our theories: the one stating that Harrison, the coterie's current boss, is Leo's grand-sire. Since it's partially right, this means it's very likely that he and Jeremiah know each other.)

Jeremiah is charismatic, arrogant, and fond of being the center of attention as a form of control; Though he'd probably seem nice, actually, or at least until he realizes his tricks aren't working. He never quite apologizes over large mistakes and/or actions, often just leaving until it all blows over and acting like nothing happened; Maybe a gift to try and make things better, but never an apology.

It's been mentioned out-of-canon he fidgets a lot- not in a nervous way, just excess energy [like finger-tapping, for instance]. He also has a speaking quirk, adding "yeah?" to the end of his sentences, maybe to emphasize them or to make sure you're listening- who knows. ["Let's try that again, yeah?"]

Additional facts provided by the ST (albeit in a half-joking manner) is that he likes baseball and knows how to speak Spanish, but refused to let Leo know what any of it meant. There is also currently a running joke in the chronicle that Pauline, one of Leo's coterie members, is going to run him over with her car- or least attempt to hurt him, at the very least. It's been stated that the two of them probably wouldn't like each other, due to how similar they are.

[I draw this guy a lot- I love his design, oops- but I don't have many images of him I'm fond of. This is the best one ^]

Of course, more about Jeremiah, like his spoiler-free backstory and current whereabouts, are underneath the Readmore:

Jeremiah seems to be an Anarch, having been heard calling other vampires licks, and doesn't seem fond of the Camarilla- Leo claims to have overheard him complaining about them before.

Jeremiah spent a lot of time in San Jose- though it's unconfirmed if he's originally from there- and the ST stated that he used to feed from people sleeping in alleyways until, and I quote, "he realized he was too good for that."

Being a Sandman predator like Leo, his current and preferred method of feeding is getting his targets intoxicated- probably almost to the point of passing out- before promising to take them home, only to feed off of them instead (Does he even send them home??).

This is absolutely made worse by the fact he's a bartender. This man does this to his own patrons. [The fact he even does this also implies that Jeremiah himself is a bit of an alcoholic, since vampires get the effects of the drugs their victims take, and I have many thoughts about this. What's up, man, why are you like this.]

Throughout the relationship(???) with Leo, he would occasionally leave for a few days or more- (whether it was for vampire-related reasons or not for all of the times he left are unknown, given his habit of just Leaving instead of apologizing)- and, of course, he manipulated Leo's memories. J has a handful of nicknames to refer to his childe by, with the most common one being doll. [However I am just now considering the implications of this in tandem with the Dominate discipline]

In Episode Three, Leo informs his sister that he broke up with J. It's unconfirmed if this is true.

Leo stated to the coterie that Jeremiah sent him away to San Jose, and didn't elaborate any further- one of the players speculates that J's decision here was a way to try and protect Leo, as Chicago is a Camarilla-run city; an unauthorized Embrace, especially one by an Anarch, surely wouldn't be welcome. Leo has attempted to defend his sire's actions.

While his childe is determined to stay silent about what happened on Sept 16 and the Time Gap that followed, it's possible Jeremiah might have some words about it.

Currently, he resides in Chicago; He seems to be kept busy dealing with the aftermath of Sept 16, as well as whatever else he's planning, and so far has not called Leo or anything of the sorts to check up on him. It's been implied out-of-game that he's connected to the Cobweb and might be keeping an eye on Leo through it, however this statement is unconfirmed in-canon.

It's established that Jeremiah will eventually make an appearance in Blood and Silicon, but none of us know when he's going to show up...

[shadoedseptmbr]

sunday morning power up via hozier and mavis

[pockpop]

the loved and the damned part one | seo changbin

➵ summary: you cough up flowers for a boy who already is in love with someone else and you have to decide whether the pain of his unrequited love is worth it.

➵ genre: angst, fluff, college au, 1990’s era, tattooed!changbin, hanahaki disease

➵ requested: yeeet

sept.30.2018  | 11:26pm

masterlist

••

part one | part two

it was 1997, the year of notorious b.i.g’s death and the year I was still twenty years out of style. it was also the year when I first encountered the mess and rollercoaster that is seo changbin.

like the clutz that I am, I dropped my cassette player on the sidewalk and just as I was reaching for it, the inked up pretty boy ran over it with his skateboard.

“murderer!” I yelled as I bent down to retrieve my now dented in cassette player.I heard the scratch of his wheels against the pavement, stopping only a few meters from me.

“we are three years from the turn of the century and you still have a cassette player?” he asked walking to me and when he reached for it, I yanked it away.

“it has aesthetic value thank you very much!” I respond, obviously salty. his hand was still outstretched as if frozen, tilting his head at me with amusement.

“so the black girl in bell bottom jeans from the 70s, with poetic justice braids, and a cassette player is talking about aesthetics? do you know what time period we are in?” I frowned taking off my backpack to stuff my cassette inside of it but he stopped me.

“okay I’m sorry, look I can get you another one. my family collects things like this, plus they aren’t that expensive nowadays,” his brown eyes sizing me up and down, i noticed that in the sunlight there was a flicker of gold in them.

“but mine was given to me by my grandma dude, it’s a classic, there’s no way you can find the same one,” I pouted a bit, scrunching my nose at the damage. the skater boy grinned at me and took a step back. “I told you I got you. what’s your name?”

“y/n, y/l/n,”

“oh I’m-“

you held up a hand to cut him off,”changbin seo, yes everyone knows you vice president of the fraternity, a frat that all have a bad habit of yelling at early hours of the evening in the dorms for their auditory pleasure.”

changbin chuckled, eyes glimmering now, biting his lip slightly.”okay miss sassy pants, I’ll find you again. it shouldn’t be that hard.” he responded, pointing to your pants again before he took off on his skateboard, not even glancing back.

of course it wasn’t hard to find me on campus. I was one of the few people of color on campus and i dressed like i were from a different decade. groaning, I stuffed the broken cassette player in my backpack and rushed off to the art department building, hoping that I wasn’t too late for class.

••

and changbin kept his promise. the next time i saw him, it was at a frat party that weekend. my roommate, and best friend,maya was going through yet another break up and i was playing the role of keeping her from doing something dumb.

so far, it wasn’t going well as she was in the center of the living room drunk off her ass and rapping to a ‘hypnotize’ by biggie as if it was her damn anthem.

I really was considering taking her back to the dorms and let her cry her anger out there, the brown liquor in my cup wasn’t doing anything to me and I was exhausted. but then, I saw changbin across the room.

he was standing at the bottom of the stairs, talking to the president of the frat, chris bang, and another frat boy hyunjin hwang. changbin didn’t look too happy and by the shape of his lips, I could see he was cursing. just as I was looking away, we met eyes and he stopped cursing for a second. then he whispered something to chris before he was making his way over to me.

“damnit,” I cursed under my breath, I began looking for maya but she was being crowded by more and more people, they were cheering her on and giving her the attention she craved. her brown skin glistened under the fluorescent lights and I really didn’t want to end her good night.

“you obviously look like you don’t want to be here.” his voice was loud over the music and I leaned away from how close he was.

“just watching over a friend,” I replied, nodding over to maya, changbin barely even glanced her way, as if he already knew who I was talking about. “hey I got the cassette. I mean, if you still want it.”

“you offered it didn’t you?” I questioned and changbin grinned before turning on his heel to lead the way.

his room was at the end of the hall, away from the loud music and yelling of drunk people. inside, it was pretty neat, a high stack of CDs by his window and a wall full of sketches and unfinished canvas’ on the other side of the room.

“you’re a art major?” I asked as he walked to his closet, he hummed,” yeah. I’m thinking of being a tattoo artist or something if the producing thing doesn’t work out.”

“ah, a man with a back up plan,” I said, suddenly uncomfortable when I realized we were in his room, by ourselves, with the door closed. he found what he was looking for and turned around, giving me a clear view of his outfit. he was wearing all black, a muscle tee that perfectly showed off his intricate tattoo designs and sweats, timberland’s completing the look.

he looked good and i didn’t like that i hadn’t stopped staring until he stopped a mere few steps from me.

in his hand was a cassette player that exactly resembled the one my grandma gave me. but it was empty of the scratches and little dents, empty of the memories. he even had a brand new pair of earphones attached to it. “I put a tape of my favorite songs inside so you can think of me, and also to get you modernized.”

I smiled shaking my head,”to always carry with me the memory of that day, why thanks seo.” changbin let out a breathless laugh as he stuffed his hands in his pockets. “chill with the sass huh,”

“sorry, no can do.” I sat down on his bed and set my drink beside me on the floor, changbin stood there awkwardly as I took out the tape to see the songs.

“you put all night long on here?! who would’ve known you had a good taste in music!” I basically screetched as I continued to look at the list of songs, shocked at his music taste.

“well I do have a minor in music appreciation, y/l/n.” I looked up at him to see him smiling shyly.

“noted,”I responded as I put the tape back in. I then took a huge swig of my drink before putting a earphone in my ear then patted beside me. “sit seo, you look a bit sad, listen to music with me.”

changbin eyed me weirdly for a moment but eventually he sat beside me and then I put a earphone in his ear and I pressed play, letting lionel richie’s voice soothe us.

it was weird at first to be sitting there with changbin, who I barely knew, but it was only after the song when he turned to me.

“could you... help me with something?”

“sure dude, since the best song has ended.”

“I’m having relationship issues. i don’t know if it’s the alcohol courage but I need a girl’s opinion.”

“I don’t know how much help I can be,but I’ll listen?”

changbin slowly slid the earphone from his ear and ran his fingers through his silky, jet black locks before he spoke.

“we met at a art exhibit actually. ironic? baby doll eyes, brown skinned and absolutely gorgeous in every way, she definitely looked like a art piece ya know? and she had tattoos just like me and I was feeling her vibe.”

I took a swig of my drink,knowing i was in for a story.”we didn’t have as much in common as I thought we would but she’s exciting and racing and she pulls me out of my comfort zone in ways no one ever really has. but we fight over everything, every single thing and I just don’t find it entertaining. it’s tiring and stressful and now we are fighting again just because I told her I wanted to leave college and become a tattoo artist.”

“why is she angry about that?”

“because it’s not a real career in her eyes. I write music and compose songs, she says that’s what I should stick to. but in my eyes, I don’t need college to write music or be a tattoo artist, so why am I paying thousands of dollars just for a teacher to teach me something I already know?”

I hummed as the sad boy ran his fingers through his hair in frustration, shaking his head as he did.“I love her so much but she’s killing me I swear.”

I thought over what to say for a moment,”well in this life, you can’t make decisions for other people. It’s your life so you must do what you want because you are living for you, not them. if she can’t support you, then why be in a relationship that’s obviously not benefiting you and making you happy?”

changbin kissed his teeth and set his head against one of the posters of his bed.”because I love her.”

“if you really loved her, you would’ve have already made the decision to drop out.”

“how did you know that?”

“so you did?”

he laughed and shrugged,”you are good. but I’ve talked to my counselor and she just wants me to give her the word.”

“changbin, if you and this girl were meant to be, then you shall be. but if this is really what you want to do, she will either have to just get over it or leave you. this relationship is becoming toxic and although I don’t know her side, it’s obvious the communication between the two of you is messed up.”

“oh yeah, it is, but yeah you’re right.. damn you are so right.” changbin looked at you in a amusement.”thank you for talking with me. I hope this wasn’t too awkward for you,” he coins but you just waved him off and put the earphone back in his ear.

“you just sat here and listened to this whole ass song with me, it was the least I could do.”

changbin bumped his shoulder with mine and allowed me to play the next song.

and that’s truly the first night seo changbin ever made me feel something, I wasn’t sure what, but I liked it, just a bit.

••

when I saw changbin again after that party, it was tuesday, taco tuesday as we all called it and he was with the tattooed beauty. a worldwide gorgeous girl no doubt but a girl that every guy I ever liked went for.

I was just going to pass him and act like we didn’t know each other to not be awkward but then he looked right at me, even with his arm around her shoulders and smiled at me. she barely noticed and they went on their merry way down the hall.

he never actually stopped for conversations and sometimes I’d catch him in the art studios in his own world and not know whether to speak or not. was changbin my friend? I wasn’t sure.

however, one sunny afternoon, he caught me sitting on the lawn and sat down beside me with a groan.

“y/l/n, why every time I see you, you’re alone? got a thing against people or somethin’?”

“im not much a entertainer. if it isn’t obvious,” the brown eyed boy snorted as he leaned on his elbow, stretching out on the grass comfortably.

“whatever you say y/l/n. maya tells me differently.” I rolled my eyes,”maya is full of shit, so stop listening to her okay? anyway, what do you want seo? where’s the tattooed beauty?”

changbin shrugged his shoulders,”we’re on a break so who knows and who cares?”

“wait, are you still leaving?”

changbin sighed glancing around,”hmm, no, I’m thinking of just finishing out the year.”

I nodded,not going to push it to know why. I wasn’t sure why but a little happiness exploded in my gut at the thought of him sticking around a bit longer.

but our conversations grew from there. we talked about music and art, his family and their antique shop that he adored. he had a bad habit of clowning my ‘out of date’ fashion but eventually it was just compliments that always happened to make my day.

I liked changbin seo, he was nice company and he had a big heart.

but it was soon after finally admitting that to myself did the feeling appear. like a pile of bricks were being rooted into my stomach and I was sure I just had a stomach virus or something.

but boy was I wrong.

“maybe you should go to bed early tonight, the art project can wait.” changbin complained through the phone and I rolled my eyes, rubbing my stomach. the phone was balanced between my cheek and shoulder as my other hand was doing the finishing touches on this sketch for a family portrait. I eyed the grins I drew of my parents but the sad eyes they carried and smiled at how perfectly I caught them.

“only losers do that.” I replied and changbin let out a heartfelt laugh,”you bum, seriously I will drag you to the hospital myself if you don’t go and see if it’s serious.”

“changbin I’m sure-“ I stopped abruptly when I felt something rising in my throat.

I didn’t even hang up the phone as I dropped it by the canvas and ran to my bathroom, sliding across the floor and barely getting my throw up in the toilet.

I gripped the sides of the toilet tightly as the contents of my stomach emptied into the bowl. it was so painful that my eyes swelled up with tears and my throat felt raw.

when I was just heaving, I looked into the toilet and was confused by the sea of calla lilies that decorated the toilet bowl and seat. “what the fuck?” I murmured as I picked up one of them and examined it. quickly I stuffed the ones on the seat into the toilet and flushed it.

did I just throw up flowers? I was so confused that I had almost forgot changbin was still on the phone.

when I returned, he was rapping along to some song.

“changbin, not today with those lame ass raps,” i rasped and he chuckled,”I’m hoping that you threw up as a reason you just abandoned your sentence,” I rubbed my forehead, picking at the fabric of my hair wrap.

“um yeah, yeah I did.”

“and do you feel better?” i bit my lip still feeling the rock hard feeling in my stomach.

“oh yeah, I feel better. look i’ll call you tomorrow okay?”

“yeah sure, night puff head.”

I smiled rolling my eyes at his stupid nickname for me.”

“night binnie.”

as I hung up, I heard maya enter the bathroom and she started giggling.she peaked her head out of the bathroom door and smiled at me.

“dude I don’t know what this means but there’s a calla lily in our toilet, is that a sign for something? like good luck?”

I looked away shaking my head,”I have no idea. that’s really weird.”

“right?! maybe it’s a sign that I should call ryan, maybe he wants to get back together.”

distracted, I just went back to sketching, rubbing my throat absentmindedly.

“yeah..maybe so.”

••

[shadoedseptmbr]

i have a playlist for my Shepard and Kaidan Alenko for "shore leave" and there is a very specific vibe and the latest thing I added was Leon Bridges' Laredo

Okay. My brain needs some boosts today, so I want to do some audience participation/meme/reblog thing nonsense.

If you see this, reblog, reply, or tag with a song that either a) totally defines a current OC or b) sticks in your head and makes you go "I am going to have an OC someday that fits this song."

(Is this an attempt to get more music to listen to? Maybe.)

[malcolmacheson]

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[bhelni]

Hawu Bhelni

Appearance -

Gender: Female

Race: Miqo’te // Keeper of the Moon

Height: 5′1″

Eye Color: A jarring, spectral shade of gold.

Hair Color: Sable, russet brown.

The Facts -

Name Day:  7th sun of the 1st Astral Moon

Occupation: Consultant of the paranormal, aetherial and fantastical.

Sexual identification: ???

Romantic identification: ??? Polyamorous, for the most part.

Alignment: Neutral Evil - There’s nuance but--

Criminal History: Radio silent, oddly enough. There have been attempts to apprehend the wretch but there never has been enough proof.

Relationship Status: Comfortably entertained via the Sun contained in a vault of flesh and bone, a personification of The Hunt and in the midst of courting a manor. (Help)

Favorites –

Favorite food: Cherries, pomegranates. Fresh lamb. Candied meats. Dumplings.

Favorite drink: A brand of hot cocoa native to Ishgard wherein one melts a bitter, dark blend of sweetmeats down into sugared milk. At times, she will take it with rum or perhaps marshmallows.

Favorite artist: Hawu hasn’t much in the way of names when it comes to those who create but she will tell you that she fancies sculptors, that she hasn’t found one whose works haven't stirred her in some way.

Favorite scent(s): Incense—typically of ritual brands such as frankincense and opium.—and ink. Gardens in full bloom, old wood, honey.

Favorite person: How could there possibly be a favorite!? Should one ask it of her, Hawu might burst at the seams with all manner of complaint.

Randoms –

Ten facts about your muse:

A Runt - Hawu, while being of average height for a miqo’te, is worryingly small. A rail thin girl of bird bones and willow limbs, she is possessed of a pair of ears that haven’t exactly been grown into by any means. Her furs are a bit too plush, thick with the hairs that should have been shed in cycles past. 

Gibbering Polyglot - While originating in the Shroud within a clan of lofty isolationists, Hawu had been trained in the articulation of Huntspeak as well as common. After having set out from the sacred grounds, she was taken into the care of one who taught her a vast repertoire of languages. 

Marked - That howling sept of the Jinjahl to which the augur belongs is easily recognized by a pure white filigree set deep into the flesh. It is unknown as to where these swirling patterns of racial markings originated or when they had come about but the entire clan bears them along their cheeks, shoulders, forearms, and ankles. They can be found on Hawu, though she’s quite sensitive about them being acknowledged. 

Sighted - She’s a peculiar creature, this unfortunate lass. Why. . . she is most drearily bewitched. See how she speaks to things that don’t seem to be present, how her ears quirk and quiver at nothing in particular. While it may seem as if Hawu is as mad as a brass button in a red coat, there’s something lucid about her claims. These roiling things turning all around us aren’t as imaginary as one might be lead to believe. 

That Purse! - It’s always present. A delightful woven little bag which she draws all manner of horrors from. Why does it seem to come in all sort of colors and shapes? It’s always lumpy and sad whenever she removes it from her person and it’s much too small to hold the things she carries. She’s in love with it, obviously. 

It’s Enough To Sink A Small Ship - At any time, Hawu is wearing enough jewelry and talismans that make up a good portion of what weight she carries. It might be excessive but for the glamour with which she takes pleasure in garbing herself seem to balance all of those sigil laden foci. 

Of Jet and Glitter - That isn’t always paint. Hawu’s arms are always covered in a thick layer of ink until one reaches the area just above the elbow. When cleansed of this ink, her skin is permanently stained, discolored to the point of greying. She actually enjoys this to a degree, though it’s hard to tell.

A Stygian Chill - Hawu seems worryingly dead. There’s a reason for this, poor circulation, perhaps? It’s very hard to explain, she’ll tell you that herself. Her pulse is faint and her skin is frigid to the touch but if you won’t ask any questions, she won’t either! 

Forgetful - Eating isn’t a necessity, neither is sleep—Oh, but they are! They slip her mind very often, you see. It’s a problem. Not to mention the wretch hasn’t any idea as to how she might navigate a kitchen in the first place. She also doesn’t have any intention of learning, either. 

Hedonist - Hawu must always have the best of the best of the best. She will spare no expense on good food, trinkets and company. There mustn’t be a thing out of place and her greed is all encompassing. She might just be a little bit of a hoarder with all of her dwellings absolutely lined to the brim with all manner of artifact and celestial bauble. While her tastes border on the obtuse, she is never to be absolved of her fineries.

Five Things -

Things they like: - Mathematics - Fashion, all manner of adornment - Talkative houses // Things that talk when they should not - Elaborate gardens - Perpetual silence, fear in others

Things they dislike: - Harsh light, the sun and the company it keeps - Loud atmospheres - Bold colors - Being told that she is too wild, too anything - Lies

Good habits: - Exercises a reverence for most everything, to a degree. There are limits. - She listens - The inability and/or outright refusal to tell lies - Everything is deliberate, no action is without purpose - Hawu believes in being extremely thorough, whether by excessive preparation or overthinking, perhaps both and a range of things in between

Bad Habits: - She’s got a love for Thavnairian cough syrup and smoking - So very nosy, she’s not afraid to ask terrible questions - Capricious, extremely mercurial - Wasteful as can be - Particular, too odd to live

Personalities they gravitate toward: - Faithful - Interesting people (she’s very particular, no she won’t elaborate!) - Violent folk - Superstitious creatures - Those who bear an understanding of aetherial manipulation

Personality types they avoid: - A lack of wit, dim in general - The Law - Arrogance - Those expressing an unwillingness to learn - Machismo. Go away.

Fears: - Paperweights - Being put in a trunk - What is to come after all things - Frightening her loved ones to the point of no return - The consequences of lying

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Sorrow by the National (my go to Hawke song, possibly just for the line: "i live in a city sorrow built" but also for the whole vibe of it) There's a Ghost: Fleurie (for the Hawke desperately trying to be the person the city needs her to be)

hey dragon age friends you should send me your favorite sad!Hawke songs

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The Secret Language Birthday Profile for My Dad (Nov. 8)

I've been very interested in The Secret Language Of Birthdays and Relationships concept lately. I’ve been doing them for the Riverdale cast and I’m also currently working on them for The Walking Dead cast. Since it’s so much fun to do these profiles, I’ve decided to do birthday profiles for both my parents as well as a relationship profile for them. My Dad’s (or Papa, as I call him) birthday is Nov. 8 and my Mom’s (or Mama, as I call her) birthday is Jun. 25. 

My Papa’s sign is Scorpio when it pertains to Western astrology. But when it comes to The Secret Language concept, he’s a Scorpio II, known as The Week of Depth (Nov. 3 to Nov. 11). 

What Is The Secret Language Concept?

The Secret Language scientific personality reports have proven to be over 90% accurate after 21 years in use by millions of people in a dozen languages worldwide. Our data comes from Gary Goldschneider’s 40-year empirical study of the life stories of more than 20,000 people, analyzed by date of birth. Gary looked at 50 people born on your birthday and found the personality traits held in common by 45 of them. Then he created personality profiles from those traits for each day, week, month, season and year and I further combined those profile names into the ultimate distillation of your personality - your Secret Language Name. Combining astrology, numerology, and pure psychic intuition, The Secret Language of Birthdays is a wholly unique compilation that reveals one’s strengths, weaknesses, and major issues while providing practical advice and spiritual guidance. Many have suspected that your birthday affects your personality and how you relate to others. Nineteen years and over one million copies later, The Secret Language of Birthdays continues to fascinate readers by describing the characteristics associated with being born on a particular day. The 366 personality profiles are based on astrology, numerology, the tarot, and Gary Goldschneider’s observations of more than 14,000 people. Your strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns will be illuminated while you are given practical advice and spiritual guidance. After you study your profile, it will be hard to resist examining those of family, friends, colleagues, and even celebrities.

The Personality Periods

The forty-eight personality periods, made up of twelve cusps and thirty six weeks, are units between six and nine days in length. Personology predicts the personality characteristics of anyone born within these dates. In other words, those born in the same period will share certain predictable character traits. While this may not completely represent ever individual, it is sufficient to provide an understanding of his or her basic energies. Extrapolating from the personology periods, it is possible to predict the nature of the relationship between any two people. Thus, The Secret Language Of Relationships combines each period of the year with itself and every other period to predict the nature of the resulting relationship. For example, a person born on March 31 falls into the Aries I period. This is the Week of the Child which symbolizes the freshness and openness of early childhood and of the spring season (lasting from March 25 to April 1). People born during this time are characterized by a childlike, enthusiastic orientation. This in contrast to a person born on November 10, who would be a Scorpio II (encompassing November 3 to 11). Born in the fall, which is symbolically likened to middle age, this week takes Depth as its central symbol. Thus, it becomes possible to consider the theoretical implications of an Aries I-Scorpio II relationship.

The Fourty-Eight Periods & Cusps

1. Pisces-Aries Cusp (Mar 19-Mar 24) – The Cusp Of Rebirth

2. Aries I (Mar 25-Apr 02) – The Week Of The Child

3. Aries II (Apr 03-Apr 10) – The Week Of The Star

4. Aries III (Apr 11-Apr 18) – The Week Of The Pioneer

5. Aries-Taurus Cusp (Apr 19-Apr 24) – The Cusp Of Power

6. Taurus I (Apr 25-May 02) – The Week Of Manifestation

7. Taurus II (May 03-May 10) – The Week Of The Teacher

8. Taurus III (May 11-May 18) – The Week Of The Natural

9. Taurus-Gemini Cusp (May 19-May 24) – The Cusp Of Energy

10. Gemini I (May 25-Jun 01) – The Week Of Freedom

11. Gemini II (Jun 02-Jun 10) – The Week Of New Language

12. Gemini III (Jun 11-Jun 18) – The Week Of The Seeker

13. Gemini-Cancer Cusp (Jun 19-Jun 24) – The Cusp Of Magic

14. Cancer I (Jun 25-Jul 02) – The Week Of The Empath

15. Cancer II (Jul 03-Jul 10) – The Week Of The Unconventional

16. Cancer III (Jul 11-Jul 18) – The Week Of The Persuader

17. Cancer-Leo Cusp (Jul 19-Jul 25) – The Cusp Of Oscillation

18. Leo I (Jul 26-Aug 02) – The Week Of Authority

19. Leo II (Aug 03-Aug 10) – The Week Of Balanced Strength

20. Leo III (Aug 11-Aug 18) – The Week Of Leadership

21. Leo-Virgo Cusp (Aug 19-Aug 25)  – The Cusp Of Exposure

22. Virgo I (Aug 26-Sept 02) – The Week Of System Builders

23. Virgo II (Sept 03-Sept 10) – The Week Of The Enigma

24. Virgo III (Sept 11-Sept 18) – The Week Of The Literalist

25. Virgo-Libra Cusp (Sept 19-Sept 24) – The Cusp Of Beauty

26. Libra I (Sept 25-Oct 01) – The Week Of The Perfectionist

27. Libra II (Oct 02-Oct 10) – The Week Of Society

28. Libra III (Oct 11-Oct 18) – The Week Of Theater

29. Libra-Scorpio Cusp (Oct 19-Oct 25) – The Cusp Of Drama & Criticism

30. Scorpio I (Oct 26-Nov 02) – The Week Of Intensity

31. Scorpio II (Nov 03–Nov 11) – The Week Of Depth

32. Scorpio III (Nov 12–Nov 18) – The Week Of Charm

33. Scorpio-Sagittarius Cusp (Nov 19–Nov 24) – The Cusp Of Revolution

34. Sagittarius I (Nov 25–Dec 02) – The Week Of Independence

35. Sagittarius II (Dec 03–-Dec 10) – The Week Of The Originator

36. Sagittarius III (Dec 11-Dec 18) – The Week Of The Titan

37. Sagittarius-Capricorn Cusp (Dec 19-Dec 25) – The Cusp Of Prophecy

38. Capricorn I (Dec 26-Jan 02) – The Week Of The Ruler

39. Capricorn II (Jan 03- Jan 09) – The Week Of Determination

40. Capricorn III (Jan 10-Jan 16) – The Week Of Dominance

41. Capricorn-Aquarius Cusp (Jan 17-Jan 22) – The Cusp Of Mystery & Imagination

42. Aquarius I (Jan 23-Jan 30) – The Week Of Genius

43. Aquarius II (Jan 31-Feb 07) – The Week Of Youth & Ease

44. Aquarius III (Feb 08-Feb 15) – The Week Of Acceptance

45. Aquarius-Pisces Cusp (Feb 16-Feb 22) – The Cusp Of Sensitivity

46. Pisces I (Feb 23-Mar 02) – The Week Of Spirit

47. Pisces II (Mar 03-Mar 10) – The Week Of The Loner

48. Pisces III  (Mar 11-Mar 18) – The Week Of Dancers & Dreamers

Profundity in all forms is an irresistible attraction to those born during the Week of Depth. Shunning superficiality, they take a measured and serious view of life, both at work and at home. This is not to say that they don’t like to have fun—far to the contrary. In pursuing their hobbies, pastimes and lighter activities, however, they show the same full-bodied intensity and concentration that they do in the more purposeful parts of their lives. These people are highly competitive in their careers and leisure activities, but they seldom allow this impulse into their private lives. Jealousy and envy are naturally close to their passionate core, but they are generally able to understand and control such emotions to prevent them from running riot. In extreme cases, however, these feelings may emerge powerfully in their personality, threatening to engulf it entirely. One area in which the position of such people is firmly fixed is that of finance. They are well aware of the power of money in daily life, and rarely will they knowingly put themselves at an economic disadvantage. They may even worry unduly about financial matters, and although they are not miserly, they do tend to hold on to what they have. They can get very upset with mates and business partners who are too free with their spending or downright fiscally irresponsible. Yet they must beware of applying a double standard, for they, too, can go overboard, spending money on themselves shamelessly. To allay their own feelings of anxiety, they need to be good earners. They can be empathic with the suffering of others, for they know what it is to suffer themselves. They don’t generally seek out painful situations, but they know that a life without hardship and struggle has little meaning. They will feel, say, the death of a parent, friend, child or mate deeply—so deeply, in fact, that it can have an overwhelming or catastrophic effect on them; indeed, they may never recover from it. They may not ruminate on the subject of death, and usually try to put it out of their minds, but at a deeper level they are often obsessed with the subject. The need to sleep soundly for long periods yet the failure to remember their dreams can be characteristic of such personalities, who need a lot of time for unconscious expression and often cut off the content of such activities from daily awareness. It can be difficult to get them to open up emotionally and to talk about whatever may be bothering them. Even a trusted life partner or dear friend must pass all kinds of roadblocks before getting close to their inner feelings. To listen to what they are finally ready to say requires patience, understanding and nonclaiming love. Any deep bond formed with such an individual obviously cannot be taken lightly; not everyone is ready for such deep and heavy commitment. These people are fascinated by forms of escape. Physical or psychic retreat to a safe haven, and the ability to switch off their mental motor at will, allows them to deal with aspects of daily life that they would rather not face. Television, movies, music and books are healthy habits for them, but addiction, to drugs, alcohol, sex or violence, is always a real possibility, too. When such activity involves others, they are not necessarily the initiators; they often repress their shadow side. Instead, however, they may summon up possessive or violent behavior in their immediate environment, forcing their mates and lovers to act out their own repressed negativity. This may be directed against these people themselves, who then become their own victims. These people are not the best choice for victimization, for they are counter-punchers by nature and can be fierce in protecting themselves and their loved ones. Few who have experienced their anger will seek to arouse it a second time. It is typical of them, in fact, to be occasionally subject to volcanic outbursts of emotion, which, although rarely seen, are not easily forgotten. These people generally make steadfast friends and faithful lovers and mates. This is only partly a matter of morality; being overly flexible and changeable is really not possible for them, so turning from one partner to another, or adopting new methods and techniques in their work, is generally not an option. Being forced to make such switches by circumstances or fate can bring out their worst side. Both lovers and friends can testify to the softer side of these people. Although their presence is often formidable, they can be unusually kind, giving, and even quite sentimental. They are generally kind to animals and small children, who awaken their protective and nurturing instincts, and they can make excellent parents. Those born during the Week of Depth can also be secretive and controlling. Their sexual needs and demands often also run high, but they can equally well go for long periods of time without wanting intimate contact. They are, generally speaking, very physical, enjoying the pleasures of table and bed. As long as they remain sensitive to their partners and capable of moderation, such drives and appetites can have a positive effect on their relationships. Indeed, they are often only able to overcome their strong attraction to fixed habitual behaviors by learning to share true affection and love.

November 8 people are often drawn to areas of the human experience which others would consider dubious, questionable or shadowy. Those born on this day are just not cut out to walk the straight and narrow. Although they may present a “normal” affect or appearance, after a time one discovers that their tastes and interests are quite weird, perhaps even bizarre. Those born on November 8 are concerned with exploring the limits of human experience and continually pushing them back. Their lifestyle or orientation to the world can indeed prove upsetting to those who prefer to live within carefully controlled parameters. Most November 8 people pursue their occupations and interests with a dedication that can amount to a mania. Their powers of concentration are usually great, but they can drive themselves as well as friends, lovers and family crazy unless they learn to temper their intensity and relax. Indeed, November 8 people should more often indulge in the simple pleasures and reduce some of the complexity that they engender in their lives. Those born on this day are usually very good with money and capable of great success in the financial world. They are not overly optimistic and typically display a kind of “prove it to me” attitude when presented with theories or schemes, while at the same time they keep their eyes and ears open and will give ample consideration to ideas that make sense. However, there is a tendency on their part to succumb to power urges, and therefore healthy social and family relationships are an irreplaceable stabilizing influence. November 8 people must resist dark, plutonic forces within themselves and similarly limit contact with “social undesirables” or the criminal underworld. Gambling, drug use, as well as dubious tax schemes are best avoided. Conversely, business or love partners of a more conservative mold seem to bring out their more practical and positive side. Often November 8 people can satisfy their plutonic nature through reading books and watching films dealing with the darker part of human existence. On the other hand, it is necessary that November 8 people confront their own personal demons at some point, since suppressing or ignoring disturbing elements that periodically surface only leads to frustration, unhappiness and even outbreaks of violence. Various forms of self-analysis and psychological counseling may or may not be helpful in this respect, but having a close friend with whom to share experiences is essential to them. Finally, November 8 people should strive to clarify the connection between their inner and outer life, neither cutting themselves off from the world to live in their own serious corner, nor throwing themselves into worldly activity to the detriment of their personal concerns. Although they are blessed with imaginative and progressive minds, people born on November 8 can come across as serious or intense. They tend to be attracted to unusual subjects that others would consider borderline, shadowy or dark. In some cases their interests may even be considered peculiar or, at the very least, out of the ordinary. They are brilliant at concentrating their energy on achieving their goals, and this, combined with their courage and ambition, augurs well for professional success. Many will attract money their way, rise to the top of their career or make a comfortable standard of living an important goal in their lives. Sometimes the desire to achieve materially can be so strong that it becomes overpowering in its intensity; it is important for these people to remember what is truly important in life. It is their curiosity which draws these people to the shadowy aspects of life, and a part of them longs to push the boundaries of knowledge and experience to their limits. If they are able to maintain objectivity they have the potential to be innovating pioneers; but if they can’t keep their distance, there is a real risk of their becoming too closely identified with the darker aspects of the world and the shadow side of themselves. Until the age of thirty-three, the urge for these people to explore the unconventional is at its strongest; during these years they need to remember that, as fascinating as the unconventional is, there is also much to be learned from what is routine. After the age of thirty-four there is a turning point when they start to become more practical, disciplined and goal-orientated in the realization of their objectives. Whatever age they are, however, the key to their success is their ability to confront their inner fears rather than seeking it outside. When they can do this, their hunger to explore the meaning of life will inevitably draw them away from the darkness within to the light of understanding, compassion, love, and what is truly important in life. Although they may come across as somewhat reserved or serious, people born on November 8 have strong and passionate desires. They may be tempted to date people who are unusual or dangerous in some way, but their chances of happiness will increase significantly if they date someone clever and interesting, but also grounded and secure. People born on this day like to spend, and it is important for them to make sure that this doesn’t get out of hand, as being in debt will make them feel anxious and unsettled. As for alcohol, gambling and recreational drugs, they need to avoid them too as they will lead them down a dangerous path. Because they find it hard to open up to others they may bottle up their emotions; this can have a damaging effect, so counseling or therapy might prove beneficial. As far as diet is concerned, the emphasis needs to be on fresh, natural or organic, and the more colorful fruits and vegetables they have on their plate the better. Regular moderate exercise is recommended, in particular yoga and tai chi which can encourage their minds and their bodies to become more flexible. Above all, spending more time relaxing and having fun is highly recommended to help them keep a sense of perspective and be a little less intense. Wearing the color orange will help them feel more spontaneous and encourage them to reach out to others. These people are well suited to careers in which they can express their creativity and indulge their curiosity; they may make superb criminologists, psychologists, writers, musicians, or pioneering scientists and engineers. Other careers that might appeal include administration, education, counselling and law, or occupations of a philosophical or religious nature. The life path of people born on this day is to balance the shadowy and the lighter sides of their personality. Once they have developed a healthy sense of balance and perspective, their destiny is to explore the unconventional and expand the frontiers of human knowledge. People born specifically on the 8th of November are imagined to be quite independent, responsible and intense with the typical Scorpio slightly guarded and sensitive emotions. The ruling astrological planet for this particular day is Saturn guiding you to be an intellectually sharp, ambitious hard worker who is highly inquisitive. If you have this birthday your charming yet fairly reserved temperament is broadminded and usually unwilling to accept help from others. You are likely to possess excellent powers of concentration and a bold approach in addition to a truthful very persuasive manner. A good imagination encourages you to have many interests and an avid enjoyment of relaxing by reading books and watching films. Individuals with a November the eighth birthday are willful and a tad impulsive at times with specific likes and dislikes. You are usually naturally creative and generous with a stylish dress sense but you can be prone to be sometimes critical, secretive, bossy or emotionally demanding too. The exact purpose of a profession is an important consideration to a person born on the eighth of November when it comes to occupation choice. You tend to take your responsibilities seriously and will put lots of effort into being successful in your working life. You are unlikely to be motivated by the financial incentives of a job and seem to find working behind the scenes preferable to public facing positions. Despite your natural generosity you are unlikely to waste money on frivolous buys and like to get real financial value. Your acumen and plentiful amounts of patience allow you to be adept at saving towards sensible investments for the future. For a Scorpio, the person born on the eighth day of November is typically a passionate romantic spirit with a mysterious seductive mien. You appear to fall in love deeply and will be incredibly hurt by a break up or any form of betrayal from a soul mate. You may be a little difficult to get close to and demanding of your independence in a loving relationship as well as high expectations of your chosen partner. Although you may be extremely loyal and devoted and feel profoundly you could sometimes hide emotions and have occasional difficulty with trust. An ideal other half will share your main aspirations and your predilection for a neat organized home. You do not appreciate being rushed into decisions so you are inclined to think really carefully before committing to a long term partnership with someone special. You are likely to favor taking the lead affectionately in and out of the bedroom. Illness experienced by those born on November 8th is usually a rarity as a consequence of your commonsensical mindset regarding health and fitness. A preference for a moderate sensible diet and adequate exercise will ordinarily keep you looking and feeling good. Bottling up your worries can cause a bout of depression once in a while therefore sleep has lots of importance concerning the maintenance of your usual general healthiness. People born on this day have a tendency to every now and again push themselves too much by trying to over exceed their mind and body limits. Learning to pace yourself more effectively to avoid burnout is advised. Your main strengths of character are seen in your serious success orientated sense of responsibility and the sharpness of your intellect. These positive characteristics and your imaginative persuasion, charm and touch of impulsiveness add extra positivity and enthusiasm to your list of favorable traits. Emotional insecurities can soon rouse the personality weaknesses for those born on November 8th. On these particular occasions your proclivities for bossiness and criticism will frequently surface. If the insecurity is not resolved quickly your ability to concentrate could diminish and you may become rather mistrustful, moody and possessive. Being born on the 8th of November means you will have a desire to achieve success without requiring the assistance of others. You will fully utilize all your talents and refuse to take any shortcuts on the accomplishment of a longed for goal. You are amazingly patient as a result of your intensity and willpower and will usually cope well with a delay or disappointment. Your streak of creativity gives your dreams the likelihood of containing inspirational originative and fanciful scenes. As you were born on the eighth day of the month your date of birth is awarded an equivalent Root number of Eight. This numerical reference to your birthday has the keyword 'Leader' referring to your autonomy, rational thought and action plus your persuasiveness. In Tarot the 8th card representing Courage is associated with your birthday. This is an indication of your strongwilled focus and the satisfaction you gain from helping others. The lucky gemstone for November the eighth birthdays is believed to be a Black Pearl. Wearing one promises to block negativity and encourage opportunities for happiness and prosperity. All Scorpion personalities in the zodiac are thought to have their probabilities determined by the influence of the planet Pluto. The actual day you were born on, the eighth of November is governed by Saturn's reign explaining some of your differences to other Scorpio's. Your qualities of inquisitiveness, a broad mind and self sufficiency let you learn swiftly from experience and get the most out of life. Your lively boldness and hardworking sentiment allow you to do a profusion of worthwhile things. If you can conquer the majority of your inner anxieties it could help you grow stronger emotionally and stay focused on your wishes. A closing thought for people born on November the 8th is to practice and nurture compassion and transparency in all you do, as these virtues could reap you the greatest rewards.

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Shadow in the Cloud Review: Chloë Grace Moretz Faces World War II Gremlins

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During the Second World War, the Army Air Force Corps referred to B-17 bombers as “Flying Fortresses.” Such words conjure an image of invincibility and safety. But for the men and women who occupied that space it was anything but comforting. In its best moments, Roseanne Liang’s Shadow in the Cloud remembers this. As a new wild horror movie made possible in part by the New Zealand Film Commission, this chiller at 20,000 feet is never scarier than when Chloë Grace Moretz’s officer is strapped into a lower ball turret, with only a view straight down to keep her company. Well, the view and a gremlin.

Yes, there is a gremlin in Shadow in the Cloud, and like the claustrophobic verticality of the movie’s setting, its presence is always felt like a breath on the back of the neck during a stormy flight. Granted this makes for a more effective first act than second (there is no third). Yet when the film turns into an all-out creature feature with more pulp than an orange grove, there’s still enjoyment to be found for horror fans who always wanted to know what would happen in one of these old school gremlin stories if the monster got through the glass.

Set in 1943, the film opens as a mystery. Officer Maude Garrett (Moretz) has classified orders from the top. They demand she be added last minute to a B-17 ferrying across the Pacific Theater from New Zealand to American Samoa, along with a locked box that must be kept shut at all costs. As a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Garrett is not supposed to be on this potential combat mission, but it’s technically just a transport flight—one with the most unlikely of crews assembled from American, British, and New Zealand forces. Nevertheless, the men aboard all have one thing in common: condescending skepticism that a woman should be on the flight. They also share the bad habit of talking about her like it’s last call at the pub before they realize she can also use their interphone system.

Garrett is of course ready for the rampant chauvinism and misogyny. She’s also more than prepared for the surprise sight of Japanese fighters locking onto their slow four-engine bomber. What she could never anticipate though is the gremlin she first spies as a shadow on the wing—or how its interference drives the rest of the crew to start doubting her.

One of the most satisfying aspects of Shadow in the Cloud is how it acts as a reminder of the women who served in air forces during World War II. Yes, the WAAF was a real division of the Royal Air Force that is often forgotten in movies and pop culture, just as the U.S. Army allowed women to pilot planes across the Atlantic in non-combat missions as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). Shadow in the Cloud so thoroughly underlines these facts that there’s even a welcome montage of women who served during the ending credits.

… But make no mistake, this is not a historical drama; Shadow in the Cloud aims to be nothing more or less than a B-movie giddy about its own schlockiness. Even before the gremlin, the heightened reality is visible by the way military personnel break ranks and communicate, or in the film’s desire to live inside of a gun turret at the bottom of a B-17.

The first 40 minutes or so are the movie’s strongest, with Moretz getting to dominate almost every frame of the film, save for her view into the stormy clouds and the steep drop. The movie occasionally shows the rest of the crew, but only in flickering images of how they appear in Garrett’s mind as she listens to their banter and, eventually, interrogational questions when things go wrong. It’s a solid showcase for Moretz, and also a nice compact thriller that lands closer to The Twilight Zone’s “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” than Joe Dante’s Gremlins. As with William Shatner in that TV classic, Moretz’s heroine knows the all-male crew will not believe what she’s seeing on the other side of the glass, but she’ll still have to walk them through the supernatural if they hope to survive the night.

Shadow in the Cloud is gleeful about its pop culture heritage, as teased by a fun cartoon before the opening titles, which harkens back to those old Bugs Bunny cartoons in all but name. However, it’s when the movie fully embraces its gonzo silliness that it may lose some viewers. The film’s visibly low-budget, evocative monster effects during a thunderstorm play less pleasingly when it’s garish CGI in the bright light of day, and it all leads to a full throttle ending so grandiose that it borders on self-parody.

Yet Liang never once shows an interest in approaching anything that could be mistaken for subtle. As a first-time feature director working from her own screenplay—which she reworked extensively after the project distanced itself from original writer Max Landis, who was accused of sex misconduct—the director shows a romance for 1980s genre thrills. From its 1980s-inspired synthesized score by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper to an emphasis on practical creature effects, this is a bananas throwback that skips a slow middle section to head straight into a wild finale which takes place around (and outside) the plane.

For some it may be too bumpy a landing, but for other genre aficionados, it’s a hell of an adrenaline rush they’ll walk away from with a grin.

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Shadow in the Cloud premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10.

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sood, Shruti. “How Technology Has Changed the World?” Thrive Global, 7 Feb. 2019, https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-technology-has-changed-the-world/.

In this article it talks about how technology has changed the human race. We use it so much and often we probably wouldn’t be able to function without it. It talks about how we used to read books, now we just use google for just about anything and everything. Remember the days where phones were made to call people? Now the phone holds a person's life together. They have everything on their phone and don’t go anywhere without it. You now hold more information at your fingertips then you would ever need. “a phone is not for making just calls; we can check emails, order weekly food shopping, take photographs, listen to music, watch hours of videos; the list is endless” You would think that the phone in today's world has it all, nope we are constantly looking for ways to improve it and add more ways to use it.  

Technology has changed the way we now communicate with others. We now can send a tweet and the whole world can see it instantly. We can now talk to a friend on the phone over video chat. Social media has opened the doors for so many new ways to communicate. We have technology now that even children can use and often use more than their parents. Give a kid an iPad and trying to get it back from them is near impossible. They could spend hours on those things.  

Redner, Ryan, et al. “Evaluation of an Electronics Intervention on Electronics Use in a College Classroom.” Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, Mar. 2019. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1037/bar0000158.

The use of technology in the classroom in college is only increasing. It is more common to have a class that uses technology over paper then have a class primarily done on paper. Technology has added new ways to learn and participate in the classroom. “Technologies can enhance learning by requiring interaction and active responses by students Cell phones, tablets, computers, and clickers can be used for students to respond to classroom activities. In this way the entire classroom is participating, and learning can be enhanced, especially compared with standard lecture.” In my experience I have noticed that when professors use technology in the class to teach the students are more engaged rather than just listen to a lecture. It is much easier to follow and stay focused when you are doing something when learning in the classroom.  

Students are going to use their phone in class so we might as well make it useful. If they are participating and using their phone for class, they are less likely to use it for other purposes because they need it in order to participate and follow the lesson. Doing this can distract them from their usual in class phone habits. We live in a world where all college students have a phone and 95% of them bring it to all their classes. We know that they will have it with them it is just up to the professor to decide how they want their students to be using their devices.  

“10 Ways I.T Helps Manufacturers Work Smarter, Not Harder.” JMARK, 22 May 2019, https://www.jmark.com/10-ways-it-helps-manufacturers-work-smarter-not-harder-jmark/.

Time is one of the most valuable things we have. We map out the shortest driving routes in order to save time, we follow schedules to save time, we now use technology to save time. The advancements in technology are helping us be more efficient with our time by helping us work smarter not harder.  

The world we live in is constantly changing. We are learning more and more each and every day. As we learn more we advance, this is what is happening in the world of technology. We are constantly making advancements. Just when we think it couldn’t get any more advanced it does. Our world is filled with brilliant people who are so driven to advance and push the limits and grow. As we advance, we learn how to better create ways to use technology to help us work more efficiently.  

10 Ways I.T. is helping manufacturers work smarter, not harder in today's world are,  

EFFECTIVE DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

IDENTIFY AND FIX PROBLEMS QUICKLY

SUPPLIER SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT

IMPROVING SAFETY

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

AUTONOMOUS SELF-HEALING SYSTEMS

WORKSHOP MONITORING

PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION

PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS

DECENTRALIZED DIGITAL LEDGER (BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES)

“Social Media and Online Learning: Pros and Cons.” Distance Learning, vol. 14, no. 4, Oct. 2017, pp. 71–72. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eft&AN=129706637&site=eds-live.

This article discusses the pros and cons to social media. I think that most people can agree that there are both pros and cons to social media. Everyone seems to have an opinion on it and whether it is more beneficial to have it or whether we are better off without it. I personally think that the pros outweigh the cons in this case. There are some amazing things we are able to do with social meida. It has truly opened up the doors for us. But on the other hand, there is a lot of bad things about it and cons.  

It is really up to you to decide for yourself what your viewpoint on social media is. Over the past few years it has gotten bigger and bigger and will only get bigger as time goes on. It is an industry that is constantly growing. It has even started to become more popular with older people than it used to.  

HINTON, ROBERT C. “The Pros and Cons of Social Media in Job Screenings.” Fairfield County Business Journal, vol. 53, no. 12, Mar. 2017, p. 13. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=b9h&AN=121965784&site=eds-live.

As a teenager in high school you do a lot of stupid stuff. My Mother new this and would always tell me to be careful what I put out on the internet and social media. Once it is out there you can’t undo it and anyone and everyone can see it. She would talk about how when it comes time for me to get a job my employer is likely to look at my social media before hiring me. I was usually pretty careful about what I would put out there thanks to my Mother.  

Growing up in my teenage years I thought it was weird and not right for employers to base their decision of whether to hire you from your social media profile. But reading this article it brought up how the employer typically doesn’t know you and has a very short amount of time to try their best to get a read on you. They have to act fast and decide whether or not you would be a good fit for their company and if hiring you will benefit them.  

There are mixed reviews on whether employers should be able to view someone that is applying for a job with them. Some people are fine with it and don’t really see the problem in it. Usually these people are the ones who don’t have anything to hide and are chill on social media. The people who tend to be a bit more out there and wild are the people who don’t want their employers to see their social media profile, at least that is what I have noticed.  

Smith, Aaron. "Smartphone ownership–2013 update." Pew Research Center: Washington DC 12 (2013): 2013.

The rise in smartphone ownership is currently at an all-time high. It is now rarer to see someone without a smartphone. I can think of 2 people I know that have a regular phone instead of a smart phone. Now you have little kids walking around with a fancy smartphone in hand. I remember the time when kids didn’t even have phones for the most part. I remember getting my first phone. It was a phone that slid, I thought it was the sickest thing ever. Then I got my first smartphone and it changed my life, I could never go back to not having a smartphone.  

“Technology in Our Life Today and How It Has Changed: Updated for 2019.” AgingInPlace.org, 12 Nov. 2019, https://www.aginginplace.org/technology-in-our-life-today-and-how-it-has-changed/.

Technology is a part of our everyday lives and will be from here on. Technoloy is only getting better and faster than ever. In this article it talks about how technology has changed how we live our life. We have so much information and tools right at our fingertips ready to be used. We have so much we are capable of doing on this device that is so small we can fit it in our pocket.  

Technology is here to make our lives easier in a sense. Things that used to be done by hand are now able to be done over the internet. We no longer need to put in all this effort to do something that can so easily be done in just a few moments. We are able to be way more efficient with all the resources available to us.  

Dvorsky, George. “Emerging Tech Will Create More Jobs Than It Kills by 2022, World Economic Forum Predicts.” Gizmodo, Gizmodo, 17 Sept. 2018, https://gizmodo.com/emerging-tech-will-create-more-jobs-than-it-kills-by-20-1829111519.

When people think about the advancement of technology they often think that it will take over all the jobs. Well in this article it says that there will be more jobs than before with the advancement of technology. “The advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence will make 75 million jobs obsolete by the year 2022, according to a new report. Sounds dreadful, but the same report goes on to predict the creation of 133 million new jobs over the same period.”  

This brings me hope for the future knowing that not all the jobs will be taken over. There will just be new jobs available. I am curious to see how the jobs change from now until the time I have children of my own.  

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Aeryn Hawke/Sebastian Vael- songs from the shelterverse

Aedan Shepard playlist-  earthborn

Alright. This isn't a question, this is a demand. Reblog with your OC or ship playlists pls, I'm in desperate need of new music.

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apr2019

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1p2j-CCi3_fu7HnEvCHB9Am3hS7GGMnwm

timeline 2019

- intro - several sections - 2019 analysis

- mm sportstalkmans - dm nsa - hart basketball - greco baise vala - we knew it all along - addiction frame mental illness frame - they knew theyd lose - shark smere -  and see generally trump elected on a platform of fucking w/ me - note esp usccb pres named kurtz from louisville - baise leaves for ideas illinois - laffers silly - mark denzler - 2p - topaz - ii - whigs - wide awakes Timeline 2019 - brings new info into old sites - important links b/t pages Focus - "hot coffee" mcds poison - corp liability - chamber ic - cringeworthy - scrp says "treatment" - addiction frame - mental illness - 2019 analysis says they knew theyd lose - what does that mean - given the facts - scso jail etc - xa fop "enablers" and caths * wojcicki - this page links the others together - xa month named sites - esp month where it was suggested I won in court -and see esp 4 mo period without posting to web 2019 - Things to add from recent events - sanctuary cities - denver riggleman bigfoot porn - emoji the movie - roddavis & eric hall - dirt - bmsk - roger stones - trump cabinet perry et al - russian collusion -

Spk Spkattys - spkgop - inginspk - carlson

see generally link to slu spitzer - new guy at usccb - paprocki wojcicki - sheriffs - pence antique mall - fop - roth dragoo - vigilantism - color - shgfootball - xa carlson analysis links kaiser to tx - hurwitz seidl - hotubtom - note esp inginspk ovp - sere & 2019 update haspel rewarded destruction of video in spk - now dci - xa basketball analysis mark few Tx Tx22 - galveston - donna - texas

Updates - perry is dir - agricolae

Fla

Sd

California - sd - oclincs -

Spfld

xa street names - and see generally fox simpsons - ailes - cletus

Spfld is sang cty - big picture - scb - scrp - erve - libri - 33rd - ierc - chamber - cl&e - nabors - riggleman - dustin does porn - scso - spd - sfd 37 - xa political

Political

Scrping - ierc - spfldconsulting - youngrepublicans - scsodefendants - williamsonvicari - dirt - partisanbadgers - ilfopngaoi - teaparty - publicrelations -

Orgs

Orgs includes caths and other nationwide/regional influences involved in the background of the case - following - coordination - communication - recruitment - matls methods etc - and see esp fraternal orgs ie kc and po - fop - this would include gop but im placing that on a separate page

- caths - wal - mcds - wm - guards wackenhut - securitas - fop - labor liuna ibt et al - dod - Im thinking of making this its own page - I think a lot of people involved in this may be deps or reserve - big picture distinction b/t corp/dod and other - chamber

Legal

Big picture legal timeline -

I have to leave spk dec 03/jan 04 - very bad - I just start driving south - complained to faculty at gu - didnt help

Spring and summer in tx - galv area - spring 04 tried complaint at hou pd- went to galv - aug 04 tried to file in galv - no luck - have to go to spfld

Go to spfld - file case - pro se - ifp - Write questions - bring them the people I want to answer them - nothing - complaint at county starts 2005 runs to 2006

I appeal and the page mentions the time and place of the appeals as well as the docs themselves - appls run to about 2008 at ussc

See esp - Docs - consider also voice recorder - see also gmail and saved docs like interrogatories

Legal involves doj and my complaint - I may split these but im keeping this here til I start adding things to the page - importantly - 2006 seems to play a large role in legal situation - complaint filed in 2005 - usattys - goss bails - cofer black also leaves to work for fresh prince - cunningham - cifa - scooter

Political links to the locations and publicrelations and partisanbadgers - spfld is key - scrp - scso jail - scb - ierc - yrs - gopattys - burkhart -

Tx - 2004 ifp - usarec - ororke longies is gwb link - homicidal threats frame - perry - usss copeland - threats also gwb - xa spk link carlson - txgop johnson - sere guy - shark smear -

Spfld

Sites under spfld - scrping - ierc - scsodefendants - spdefendants -note irv moves to ftl - note spfld links to other places ie kevin vann in ft worth - hanson locations - carlyle in spi - chigop - spfldconsulting

This where I would point out that it wasnt til later that scso put me in jail for no reason - I dont remember the year but I think it was after my last legal appeal - paper notes start in tx in 04 - cant remember when page started - start page around time case - maybe later - they put me in jail after the case - if I could remember when they did that it might explain other events in the timeline

4/5

wpp - h/k - omnimedia - Omnicom - Fleischman Hillard - mercury public affairs - terry nelson - duane Gibson - wal - smiley - tlg - Garfield - Wilkinson - copper green - blessing swift - Ackermann - fl - brooks bros - duane the rock was at ftl - xa stone - irv - xa bc 04 - kjell - chigop - pr - wpp - inginspk - dod - Petraeus - petra - optics - troop surge - sere guy - rock man - paprocki - Charles Dutton - bonilla - Carlyle tx - longies - ororke - phone calls - terr frame - homicidal threats frame - perry is cabinet

4/8

Part of the 2019 add to the site is following some people

Starting w/ these 4 people rove cambone perry agag

The rove  stuff is linked at crossroads as reticle crosshairs and 24/7 - the new stuff is american crossroads which is a reference to  ac - operant

4/10

Denver riggleman

Denver eagleman - air force - forced air - hvac - operant cond - ann colder - academies - consent as legal strategy - they knew theyd lose - cringeworthy - ecole - kohls - ipi - baise - denzler - facio - make america - facere usa - xa boulder rock - mu - roddavis - eric hall - wojcicki - ilfopngaoi roth dragoo - rauner kingmaker - greco baise vala - dont piss on my head and tell me its rainin

Resistance to Trump vs. bipartisanship: Starkly different missions drive Virginia congressional hopefuls

Laura Vozzella Washingtonpost.com. (Sept. 21, 2018): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2018 The Washington Post Listen Full Text: Byline: Laura Vozzella MADISON, Va. -- Democrat Leslie Cockburn vowed to resist President Trump while Republican Denver Riggleman promised "common sense" and bipartisanship as the rivals for the 5th Congressional District seat met for their second debate Thursday. Cockburn, a former "60 Minutes" producer, and Riggleman, a former Air Force intelligence officer and craft distillery owner, are political newcomers vying for the seat being vacated by freshman Rep. Thomas Garrett (R). Garrett announced in May that he is an alcoholic and would abandon his run for a second term so he could focus on recovery and his family. From her opening statement to her closing an hour later, Cockburn invoked Trump as the driving force behind her bid. "I am one of those women who stood up because Donald Trump came into office," she said at the outset. She wrapped up by declaring that "2018 is a blue wave, and it is a wave for women." Unless Democrats retake power, she said, "we are going to lose our democracy because we have people in power who have no respect for institutions." Riggleman took a markedly different tack, contending throughout the hour-long debate that he would bring a willingness to work across the aisle in Washington. Riggleman, who ran unsuccessfully for governor last year, traces his entry into politics to his battles with government bureaucracy and entrenched liquor interests as he opened Silverback Distillery in 2014. He said his goal was to make the system work for ordinary people. "Actually, Leslie and I agree on a few things," he said when the discussion turned to health care, noting that they both believe it is a primary issue. "I don't think we need an Obamacare. I don't think we need a Trumpcare. I think we need a 'Bipartisancare.'" As for Trump, Riggleman said he would support the president's policies when they benefit the district, and oppose them when they don't. He called Trump's tariffs a mixed bag -- benefiting some farmers but hurting others. The candidates appeared before a packed auditorium at Madison County High School, with supporters on each side sporting offbeat T-shirts that sought to make light of campaign controversies. Some Cockburn supporters wore shirts emblazoned with "Semites for Leslie," an attempt to push back on allegations, based on a book she co-authored that was highly critical of Israel, that she is anti-Semitic. Some of her backers also wore shirts that played off the slogan used by Hillary Clinton, the former secretary of state who lost to Trump in 2016: "I'm with Leslie."

Some Riggleman fans wore shirts with an image of Bigfoot plastered on a Virginia map.

                "Riggleman '18," they read. "You have to believe!"

It was a reference to a satirical book that Riggleman wrote -- before running for office -- about the mating habits of Sasquatch. Riggleman and Cockburn are competing to represent a largely rural district that stretches from wealthy Washington exurbs to struggling communities on the North Carolina line. Trump won the 5th by 11 points in 2016, even as Clinton took the state by more than five points. Amid a blue wave the next year, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie won the district by nine points, even though Democrat Ralph Northam won Virginia overall by the same nine-point margin. Independent analysts rate the race as "leans Republican." The debate was moderated by Stephen Farnsworth, a University of Mary Washington political scientist and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies. Farnsworth would throw out a broad topic and then give each candidate the chance to speak for a few minutes. "What would you do to address education?" he asked at one point. Cockburn responded that if Democrats could flip control of the House, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.) would become chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and that would improve "the education system." She called for universal pre-kindergarten, saying it would help narrow the achievement gap between low-income children and their more affluent peers. She also called for tuition-free community college. She did not put a price tag on the pre-K or college plan. Riggleman said children who attend underperforming schools should have the right to transfer to a better one, although he didn't explain how that would work. He also said he opposes linking education funding to standardized test scores -- a practice Congress ended three years ago. He said that he wants to offer tax credits to families that home-school their children and that the credit would equal the average per-student cost of education in the local school district. Asked after the debate if that would drain tax revenue used for public education, he said: "It would make the public schools have to be a little bit more competitive, wouldn't it? And really, not a whole lot of people home-school. I think we're talking about a very small slice of the population." Cockburn declined to take questions after the debate. "I'm not going to do an interview right now," she said.

Congressman Denver Riggleman elected to serve on two Financial Services Subcommittees US Official News. (Feb. 4, 2019): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 Plus Media Solutions Listen Full Text: Washington: Office of the MP Denver Riggleman has issued the following news release: Congressman Denver Riggleman (R-VA) was elected to two subcommittees on the House Committee on Financial Services this morning. Congressman Riggleman was named Vice-Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy and will also serve on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions. "It is an honor to be selected to serve on these prestigious subcommittees," said Congressman Riggleman. "I will use my position on these committees to fight for 5th district consumers and small businesses. As a small business owner, I understand the burden unnecessary regulation can cause and I plan to help push legislation through that promotes economic freedom." Congressman Riggleman is the only freshman Republican to be named a ranking member on a subcommittee, which puts him in a good position to produce legislation to help the 5th district. The Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions is considered one of the most prestigious subcommittees on the

Financial Services Committee.

Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition) "Congressman Denver Riggleman elected to serve on two Financial Services Subcommittees."

Congressman Denver Riggleman Recommended to House Financial Services CommitteeTargeted News Service. (Jan. 17, 2019):Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd.http://targetednews.com/Full Text: WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:

Yesterday, Congressman Denver Riggleman (VA-05) was recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Financial Services Committee, one of only four exclusive Committees in Congress.

"I am honored by this appointment and thankful for the opportunity to serve the 5th district on the House Financial Services Committee," said Congressman Riggleman. "As a small business owner, I learned firsthand the problems that are caused by overreaching government regulation. On this committee, I will fight for the economic freedom of consumers and small businesses across the 5th district."

Ranking Republican Member Patrick McHenry said, "As a business owner, Denver can provide critical input and expertise to the Financial Services Committee. I'm glad to see him, and his fellow freshman members, recommended to join so we can continue to build on the gains we've already achieved for hardworking taxpayers. I thank him for his continued service to our country and look forward to working alongside him in the 116th Congress.

4/11

ICYMI: CHENEY: DEMOCRATS SHOULD STAGE AN INTERVENTION WITH THE SPEAKER States News Service. (Jan. 24, 2019): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 States News Service Listen Full Text: WASHINGTON -- The following information was released by House Republican Conference Chairmen Liz Cheney: Chris Martin Today, House Republican Conference chair

Liz Cheney called on House Democrats to stage an intervention with Speaker Nancy Pelosi over her irrational, destructive actions

and her refusal to negotiate an end to the shutdown: Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney: "We are here, as you all know, still in shutdown mode, still in a situation where the Democrats won't even talk It is absolutely untenable and unreasonable for them not to even come to the table and I really hope that the Democrats will recognize soon the damage that Speaker Pelosi's doing to their party, that she's doing to this institution, that she's doing to the House of Representatives, and to the United States by absolutely refusing to negotiate, by doing something nobody's ever done before, cancelling the State of the Union appearance of the President. I think it's time for the Democratic party to have an intervention with the Speaker and ask her to do what's right for the nation, what's right for their party, and what's right for this institution. We hope they will come to the table, but we have not seen any indication that they're even willing to be

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Whos extortng who

The excuse theyre using is the addiction frame. They have to claim consent. Thats what they claimed at trial and its why I write this page. They know its not true. they say I consent and wont listen when I say I dont. For years theyve tried to gather evidence to support their claim. All efforts have failed. Instead the evidence has shown the chem and theother actions of the defs arent trying to help

4/13

Its the same argument they lost so badly at trial. All this time - since the trial. I guess there was a trial. Theyve continued to do the same thing that constituted the basis of the original claim. A lot of happened around 2005 - 2006. That fits the legal timeline of my first complaint - as ive talked about - they say I consent - I dont. 953. no means no. For all the effort that is spent watching me - following me everywhere I go. When I say something specifically about whether I consent to their "treatment" - they dont want to hear it. How many pages how many years is it going to take

Apr17

Riggleman denzler

cheney comment re intervention & extortion - addiction frame - issue at trial - cringeworthy - usattys - rove - agag - legal timeline of my complaint - note esp handwritten notes - offered in person - made while in spfld - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - complaints made in writing and brought to cdil office in person - complaints also made at spfld fbi office - I couldnt get anyone to answer my questions - that I sent as interrogatories - I asked for people to investigate my complaint - as early as 2004 - see also complaint at hpd and complaint at spd dia - note esp guys running dia - stone at kopec at kopec stone - link to about schmidt - pbpa5 - links from po to mp - 233 - 183 fw - fuel specialists - denver eagle man - ecole - ipi - lincoln era gop - ierc - wide awakes - link from ing to scrp - austin is adj genl - apptd by - cellinis wife - I cant make this stuff up - 404 chem batt is celleti - cl&e - kcs are - gk karl kemme - how to train your dragon - terr frame - op - sleep deprivation - mrt addictionframe - dirt - nix alums - thompson alums - springfieldconsulting - cellini blessac ift - xa hardy pisano liuna isea 2002 - deposition for dennispmoore collision - hardy caruso steil durako - veseling - xa shgfootball - blagoliuna - schaive anda herr cutt - nethercutt - kaiser carlson - gallatin seidl hurwitz - hotubtom - pesticides - op tyle man - paprocki at ipi - mustache - liuna furman milburn - furman schuh - wojcicki - hendren - sheriffs - ilfopngaoi - roth dragoo - tea party - xa h/k usccb spk - spkattys - spkgop - timeline - james elmer mitchell - swimmers - sharktopus - panther - samuel charles - sharmin at the y - ad - riggle waivering - torriceli - wharton - carnduff - ecks - bw - lrs cis - bw is busted hard - xe - citic - note esp joe cofer hire afterdo job and job at state - he fits timeline - so does the goss bail -

Opioid is a reference to me - op is dod talk for chem - organophosphates - its the same stuff thats in pesticides and insecticides - bobentomology - hotubtom - huizenga servicemaster - chemlawn - xa terminix team nix - team mack - steering comte puts riggle man on financial services - liz gets a job in ldrshp - thats the 2019 analysis - theyre not sorry - are they - they knew I wasnt a terrorist - and they know im not addicted to drugs or alcohol -

Whos extorting who

Congressman Denver Riggleman, Rep. Trone Announce Freshmen Working Group on Addiction US Official News. (Feb. 16, 2019): Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 Plus Media Solutions Listen

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Washington: Office of the MP Denver Riggleman has issued the following news release: Congressman Denver Riggleman announced today that he would be joining the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction, a bipartisan group working to find and promote policies that will help end the opioid addiction crisis in this country. Started by Democratic Rep. David Trone of Maryland, the group is a place where freshman members have come together in an effort to find workable policies that can help make a difference in the fight against opioid addiction. The group is made up of 36 members of the newly-elected freshman class, including members from both parties and all corners of the nation. "The crisis of opioid addiction affects all people, regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, financial status or political party affiliation. Fighting to end the scourge of opioids isn't a political issue, it's a human issue," said Congressman Riggleman. "I am proud to be in this working group of freshman members who are committed to taking real steps to address this crisis in a bipartisan and actionable way." Congressman David Trone, the group's founder added: "Over a third of the freshman class has joined this bipartisan group that understands the importance of coming together to fight the addiction problem in our country. With 192 deaths every day, my colleagues and I are ready to fight back. I'm looking forward to working with Congressman Riggleman to bring fresh eyes and new ideas to take action against this epidemic." As part of the working group, Members will meet on a regular basis to hear from experts and stakeholders, make site visits to institutions focusing on research and treatment, and promote legislation in order to tackle the epidemic. Current members of the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction include Reps. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Ben Cline (R-VA), TJ Cox (D-CA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Jason Crow (D-CO), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Jahana Hayes (D-C), Katie Hill (D-CA), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), Susie Lee (D-NV), Mike Levin (D-CA), Ben McAdams (D-UT), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Denver Riggleman (R-VA), Max Rose (D-NY), Donna Shalala (D-FL), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Van Taylor (R-TX), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI),

Lori Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition) "Congressman Denver Riggleman, Rep. Trone Announce Freshmen Working Group on Addiction."

US Official News, 16 Feb. 2019. Infotrac Newsstand Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 Plus Media Solutions Full Text:

Washington: Office of the MP Denver Riggleman has issued the following news release: Congressman Denver Riggleman announced today that he would be joining the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction, a bipartisan group working to find and promote policies that will help end the opioid addiction crisis in this country. Started by Democratic Rep. David Trone of Maryland, the group is a place where freshman members have come together in an effort to find workable policies that can help make a difference in the fight against opioid addiction. The group is made up of 36 members of the newly-elected freshman class, including members from both parties and all corners of the nation. "The crisis of opioid addiction affects all people, regardless of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, financial status or political party affiliation. Fighting to end the scourge of opioids isn't a political issue, it's a human issue," said Congressman Riggleman. "I am proud to be in this working group of freshman members who are committed to taking real steps to address this crisis in a bipartisan and actionable way." Congressman David Trone, the group's founder added: "Over a third of the freshman class has joined this bipartisan group that understands the importance of coming together to fight the addiction problem in our country. With 192 deaths every day, my colleagues and I are ready to fight back. I'm looking forward to working with Congressman Riggleman to bring fresh eyes and new ideas to take action against this epidemic." As part of the working group, Members will meet on a regular basis to hear from experts and stakeholders, make site visits to institutions focusing on research and treatment, and promote legislation in order to tackle the epidemic. Current members of the Freshmen Working Group on Addiction include Reps. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Tim Burchett (R-TN), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Ben Cline (R-VA), TJ Cox (D-CA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Jason Crow (D-CO), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Antonio Delgado (D-NY), Lance Gooden (R-TX), Deb Haaland (D-NM), Jahana Hayes (D-C), Katie Hill (D-CA), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), Susie Lee (D-NV), Mike Levin (D-CA), Ben McAdams (D-UT), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Denver Riggleman (R-VA), Max Rose (D-NY), Donna Shalala (D-FL), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Bryan Steil (R-WI), Van Taylor (R-TX), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Lori Gale Document Number: GALE|A575420634 Copyright and Terms of Use: https://www.gale.com/terms-of-use

4/18

someone stole my tablet last night. I sleep with it next to me, physically touching it. it was in a purple bag with a portable battery and some other stuff. it was cheap and old. the stuff ive been gathering lately is about winston and thompson. in particular the relationship between rove and winston and doj around the time period of usattys - i think thats when my case was. ill have to write without the tablet. things will take longer and the stuff on the table that wasnt backed up is gone. i dont have anything of value, but the tablet, and thats gone now

4/27

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Listen Full Text: Byline: Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- The chief executive of the National Rifle Association told the group's board he is being extorted and pressured to resign by the organization's president, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Wayne LaPierre, who has been the head of the NRA for decades, wrote in a letter to NRA board members on Thursday that he refused a demand to resign by Oliver North, the recently installed president of the association. LaPierre wrote in the letter,

"the exhortation was simple:

resign or there will be destructive allegations made against me and the NRA." North also sent a letter to the board on Thursday, according to the Journal, in which he said his actions were in the best interest of the NRA and he was forming a crisis committee to look at the organization's finances. North had previously sent a letter to the board's executive committee accusing LaPierre of more than $200,000 in wardrobe purchases that were charged to a vendor, the Journal reports. LaPierre wrote that North called his office to relay that unless he resigned, advertising agency and NRA contractor Ackerman McQueen Inc. was prepared to release a damaging letter to the NRA board, the Journal reports. "I believe the purpose of the letter was to humiliate me, discredit our Association, and raise appearances of impropriety that hurt our members and the Second Amendment," LaPierre wrote. "The letter would contain a devastating account of our financial status, sexual harassment charges against a staff member, accusations of wardrobe expenses and excessive staff travel expenses." The feud between the two high-profile conservatives comes in the middle of the NRA's annual meeting in Indianapolis. The NRA's full 76-member board is set to meet on Monday, and insiders tell the Journal they expect the issue to come to a head then. It is not clear whether North has the support to oust LaPierre, The New York Times reports. The NRA presidency has previously been a ceremonial post, but the Times reports North has asked for it to be a paid position. Contributions to the NRA are lagging, The New York Times reports, and the organization is facing an increasingly well-financed opposition movement in the wake of several mass shootings. The dispute between LaPierre and North originated in part from a dispute between the NRA and Ackerman McQueen Inc., the Journal reports, which resulted in a lawsuit filed earlier this month by the NRA. In the lawsuit, the NRA claimed Ackerman McQueen did not justify its billings with records, according to the Journal. Ackerman McQueen called the lawsuit "frivolous" and "inaccurate," the Journal reports.

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Lucas Oil Stadium Arena

Indianapolis, Indiana

11:40 A.M. EDT

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, NRA! (Applause.) Thank you, Chris, for that great introduction. Chris and I have been friends for a lot of years. I have great respect for him. But he knows the introduction I prefer is a little bit shorter: I'm a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican, in that order. (Applause.)

And as Vice President of the United States, it's my great honor to be back home again in Indiana with so many freedom-loving Americans at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association. Welcome to the Hoosier State. (Applause.)

It really is great to be here with so many friends. Chris, and Ollie North, and Wayne LaPierre, and, really, with some outstanding leaders that we respect greatly and admire every day, like Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana (applause) Governor Matt Bevin of Kentucky, and so many distinguished members of the United States Congress, including the House Minority Whip, the courageous Steve Scalise. (Applause.)

And speaking of friends of mine, it's especially great to be here with another friend, a great champion of freedom who I can tell you personally gets up every day and fights to keep the promises that he made to all the American people. I can't wait to join you to welcome the 45th President of the United States of America, President Donald Trump (applause) back to the Hoosier State.

You know, the President and I stand with the NRA because, like all of you, we stand for freedom. And the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a freedom that is at the heart of the American story.

Our Founders won our independence with the power of their ideas and with the powder in their muskets. Our pioneers won the West with their daring, their courage, and their Springfields, Winchesters, and Colts.

Our forebears have fought our nation's wars and defended our way of life with the skills they learned on the rifle range, in a deer stand, at the knee of a father, a mother, or a grandparent back home.

And in our own day, there are no greater champions of America's tradition of responsible gun ownership than all of you and the 5 million proud men and women of the NRA. Thank you for your stand. (Applause.)

And I'm here today to tell you: We're with you. President Trump and I are with the NRA today, and tomorrow and always, because the National Rifle Association stands for freedom.

Nowhere is this ongoing struggle for freedom more visible every day than in the struggle to defend the Second Amendment. Firearms in the hands of law-abiding citizens don't threaten our families, they protect our families. (Applause.) And we know that firearms in the hands of law-abiding citizens make our communities more safe, not less safe. (Applause.)

You know, at this podium, nearly two decades ago, Charlton Heston said those famous words, and I quote, "I'll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands." (Applause.)

Well, I'll make you a promise: Under this President and this Vice President, no one is taking your guns. (Applause.) Under this President and this administration, the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. (Applause.)

And the truth is, from the first day of this administration, President Trump has been fighting for freedom, and you all know that. And, really, I couldn't be more proud to be Vice President to a President who fights every day not just for freedom but for those who defend it.

I mean, think about it: This President stood with those who defend our freedom when he signed the largest increase in our national defense since the days of Ronald Reagan. (Applause.)

Thanks to the President's leadership, we're once again giving our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard the resources and the support they need to accomplish their mission and come home safe. (Applause.)

And this President has stood with those who defend our freedom her at home, who protect and serve on the Thin Blue Line. And under President Trump's leadership, we're giving all the men and women of law enforcement at every level the resources and the respect that they deserve every single day as they protect our families. (Applause.)

I know there's a lot of law enforcement members who are here today, who have taken time to be at this convention. Why don't you all just show them how much we appreciate the men and women who serve on the Thin Blue Line and protect our families every day? (Applause.) God bless you all.

And this President has stood for freedom in the American economy as well. President Trump has already cut more federal red tape in the last two years than any President in American history. We've unleased American energy. And President Trump signed the largest tax cuts and tax reform in American history. (Applause.) And the results are in: Businesses large and small have created 5.5 million new jobs. More Americans are working than ever before. And it was just reported this morning: The American economy grew by 3.2 percent in the first quarter of 2019. (Applause.)

And beyond our security and our prosperity, this President has also strengthened the very foundation of our freedom. At this point, President Trump has already appointed to our federal courts more principled conservatives in the last two years than any President in American history. And they are all conservatives who will uphold the God-given liberties enshrined in our Constitution like the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and the right to keep and bear arms. (Applause.) It's an incredible group.

But despite the fact that this President has faced unprecedented opposition, obstruction, and resistance, I believe that when this President's story is written, when he finishes his term in office, six years from now (applause) I believe history will record: No other President in all the modern era has done so much for so many in so little time. President Donald Trump has delivered. (Applause.)

So, under the President's leadership here at home and around the world, America is winning again. But to keep on winning, I came here today to say that we need you to stay in the fight. Because the truth is, we live in a time when freedom is under assault. And it's not just the freedom that the NRA so nobly defends, but the freedom to live, to work, and to worship God are all being threatened by the radical Left every day. It's true.

And the same people who threaten your right to self-defense want to stifle our economy by raising taxes and increasing regulation. The same people who want to take away your unalienable rights routinely denigrate the faith of millions of Americans and advocate late-term abortion and even infanticide.

But I'll make you a promise: Under this President and this administration, we will stand without apology for the sanctity of human life. (Applause.)

But our freedom is under assault every day in other ways. The same blue states and cities that are trying to bankrupt the NRA have become sanctuaries for illegal immigrants, including dangerous gang members and human traffickers. And the same people who want to restrict the right to keep and bear arms of law-abiding citizens believe the Boston Marathon bomber should be given the right to vote on death row.

AUDIENCE: Booo

THE VICE PRESIDENT: I got news for you, Bernie: Not on our watch! (Applause.)

Violent convicted felons, murderers, and terrorists should never be given the right to vote in prison not now, not ever. (Applause.)

You know, I heard the other day that another Vice President actually said that "we're in a battle for the soul of our nation." And, for once, I agree with him but not for the reason he thinks. We are in a battle. We're in a battle for the soul of America, but it's a battle between liberty and tyranny. As the President has said before, it's a battle between independence and government control. And, ultimately, it's a battle between freedom and socialism.

You know, under the guise of the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, the same Democrats who want to take away your freedom openly advocate a failed economic system that has robbed the liberty and impoverished millions of people around the world.

But let's be clear: It was freedom, not socialism, that gave us the most prosperous economy in the history of the world. (Applause.)

It was freedom, not socialism, that ended slavery, won two world wars, and stands today as a beacon of hope for all the world. (Applause.)

It was freedom, not socialism, that's moving us beyond the prejudices of the past to create a more perfect union and extend the blessings of liberty to every American, regardless of race or creed or color.

And it was freedom, not socialism, that gave us the highest quality of life, the cleanest environment, and improved the health and wellbeing of millions around the world.

You know, what Medicare for All really means is quality healthcare for none. And the only thing green about the so-called Green New Deal is how much green it's going to cost all of us if they ever sign it into law. (Applause.)

You know, Margaret Thatcher probably said it best: "The trouble with socialism is [you] eventually run out of other people's money." (Applause.)

So I say, from my heart, to all of you freedom-loving Americans gathered here: The moment America becomes a socialist country is the moment America ceases to be America. And as President Trump said in his State of the Union Address, so we must say with one voice: "America will never be a socialist country." (Applause.)

So, men and women of the NRA, the stakes have never been higher, but the choice has never been clearer.

It won't be enough just to win the next election; we've got to win the next generation. And this is our challenge. It won't be easy. But it never has been.

Thomas Paine explained, during the American founding, that the battle for freedom is always arduous. As he said, quote, "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph." And then Thomas Paine added, "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly" and that "Heaven knows how to put a [proper] price upon its good[s]; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated."

It's really about freedom that we gather here today, and preserving the freedom that's at the heart of America. But as you'll hear in just a few minutes, President Donald Trump and I are ready for the fight. (Applause.) We are ready to stand with all of you and fight to defend and expand freedom for every American. (Applause.)

But we can't do it alone so keep doing your part. Talk to your neighbors and friends and tell them what we've been able to accomplish over the last two years. And tell them about the challenges that we face, and tell them what the opposition offers. I mean, tell them this President and this administration have been fighting for all the liberties you hold dear. Tell them we're setting things right in Washington, D.C. Tell them we're draining the swamp (applause) because we are. (Applause.) And tell them the forgotten men and women of America are forgotten no more, because it's the God's honest truth. (Applause.) Go tell them.

So thank you for the opportunity to be with you today. Thank you for coming here to the Hoosier State and giving me a chance to be home.

You know, it's amazing for me to think about the journey that my wife and I have been on. Five years ago, when I was governor of the state of Indiana, I stood at this podium in that role. And I have to tell you, for this small-town boy from southern Indiana, the grandson of an Irish immigrant, it's hard to describe how humbling it is to have the privilege. So I want to I want to thank you for the honor of serving as your Vice President. And I want to thank you for your support. (Applause.)

And because of your support of this President, his Vice President, and this administration, I'm proud to report America is standing strong again. America is prospering again.

The Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States is secure again. And freedom is winning all across America. (Applause.)

And I know we're going to keep on winning. I know we're going to keep on winning because I have faith faith in this President I serve alongside every day. I mean, I got to tell you, somebody said to me the other day, "Tell the President to keep on going, keep on fighting." And I said to them, "That's not something you got to tell him." (Laughter.)

You know, as we say here in the Hoosier State, all the reverse is stripped out of that pickup truck. It is straight ahead, straight forward. He's bringing the energy, the leadership, and the fight for the American people. And I promise you we're going to do it every day in the next two years. (Applause.)

But I got faith in my friend. I got faith in conservative leaders that you've helped elect all across this country, who have been standing with us for the principles and the ideals that we hold dear.

And lastly, I've got faith in all of you. As I travel across this country, I see Americans every day who are standing with us, encouraging us. I meet them at grocery stores. I meet them on rope lines at airports. I meet them at rallies and in diners. And they're folks just like you and me who always knew that we could be strong again; who knew that we could be prosperous again; who knew that we could be standing tall again. And they're standing with us every step of the way.

And so, for their sake, I just want to encourage all of you: Be confident as we go into the days that lie ahead in the next year and a half. Because I have faith that if we hold the banner of freedom high, if we put into practice those words inscribed on the Liberty Bell to "proclaim liberty throughout all the land [and] unto all the inhabitants thereof," those same Americans will rally to our cause again and we'll keep on winning a great victory for the American people.

And remember, as you leave Indiana and go to your homes, and all of you that are looking on from afar, remember that when we fight for freedom, we do not fight alone because where the spirit of the Lord is, there's freedom. (Applause.) And that means freedom always wins. (Applause.)

So thank you for the honor. Thank you for the honor of addressing you today. Thank you for the stand that you've made and the stand that each one of you take. We're proud to stand with you.

And I truly do believe that with your continued support, with President Donald Trump in the White House for four more years (applause) with freedom-loving leaders serving at every level all across this nation, and with God's help, we'll finish what we've started. We will make America safe again. We will make America more prosperous than ever before. And as I know you'll hear in just a few minutes, we will make America great again.

FULL TRANSCRIPT: PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S SPEECH FIRES UP THE NRABY

MICHELE GORMAN

ON 4/28/17 AT 5:45 PM EDT

President Donald Trump delivers his remarks at the National Rifle Association Leadership Forum at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on April 28. He was the first president to do so in 34 years, when President Ronald Reagan last addressed the gun group in

1983.

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Below is the full transcript of his Friday remarks from the Georgia World Congress Center​ in Atlanta, per the White House.​

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Chris, for that kind introduction and for your tremendous work on behalf of our Second Amendment.  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  I want to also thank Wayne LaPierre for his unflinching leadership in the fight for freedom. Wayne, thank you very much. Great. (Applause.)

I'd also like to congratulate Karen Handel on her incredible fight in Georgia 6.  (Applause.)  The election takes place on June 20th. And, by the way, on primaries, let's not have 11 Republicans running for the same position, okay? (Laughter.) It's too nerve-shattering.  She's totally for the NRA and she's totally for the Second Amendment.  So get out and vote. She's running against someone who's going to raise your taxes to the sky, destroy your healthcare, and he's for open borders—lots of crime, and he's not even able to vote in the district that he's running in. Other than that, I think he's doing a fantastic job, right?  (Laughter.)  So get out and vote for Karen.

Also, my friend—he's become a friend, because there's nobody that does it like Lee Greenwood.  Wow.  (Applause.)  Lee’s anthem is the perfect description of the renewed spirit sweeping across our country.  And it really is, indeed, sweeping across our country.  So, Lee, I know I speak for everyone in this arena when I say, we are all very proud indeed to be an American.  Thank you very much, Lee.  (Applause.)

No one was more proud to be American than the beloved patriot—and you know who I'm talking about—we remember on gatherings like today, your former five-term President, the late Charlton Heston.  How good was Charlton?  (Applause.)  And I remember Charlton, he was out there fighting when maybe a lot of people didn’t want to be fighting.  He was out there for a long time.  He was a great guy.

And it's truly wonderful to be back in Atlanta, and back with my friends at the NRA.  You are my friends, believe me.  (Applause.)  Perhaps some of you remember the last time we were all together.  Remember that?  We had a big crowd then, too.  So we knew something was happening.  But it was in the middle of a historic political year, and in the middle of a truly historic election.  What fun that was—November 8.  Wasn’t that a great evening?  Do you remember that evening?  (Applause.)  Remember that?  (Applause.)

Remember they were saying, "We have breaking news: Donald Trump has won the state of Michigan."  They go, "Michigan?  How did that"—"Donald Trump has won the state of Wisconsin, whoa."  But earlier in the evening, remember, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, all the way up—we ran up the East Coast.  And, you know, the Republicans have a tremendous disadvantage in the Electoral College, you know that.  Tremendous disadvantage.  And to run the whole East Coast, and then you go with Iowa and Ohio, and all of the different states.  It was a great evening, one that a lot people will never forget���a lot of people.  (Applause.)  Not going to forget that evening.

And remember they said, “There is no path to 270.”  For months I was hearing that.  You know, they’re trying to suppress the vote.  So they keep saying it, so people say, you know, I really like Trump, he loves the Second Amendment, he loves the NRA; I love him, but let’s go to the movie because he can’t win.  Because they’re trying to suppress the vote.

But they’d say—I mean, hundreds of times I heard, there is no—there’s no route.  They’d say it, “There is no route to 270.”  And we ended up with 306.  So they were right:  Not 270, 306.  (Applause.)  That was some evening.  Big sports fans said that was the single-most exciting event they’ve ever seen.  That includes Super Bowls and World Series and boxing matches.  That was an exciting evening for all of us, and it meant a lot.

Only one candidate in the General Election came to speak to you, and that candidate is now the President of the United States, standing before you again.  (Applause.)  I have a feeling that in the next election you’re going to be swamped with candidates, but you’re not going to be wasting your time.  You’ll have plenty of those Democrats coming over and you’re going to say, no, sir, no thank you -- no, ma’am.  Perhaps ma’am.  It may be Pocahontas, remember that.  (Laughter and applause.)  And she is not big for the NRA, that I can tell you.

But you came through for me, and I am going to come through for you.  (Applause.)  I was proud to receive the NRA’s earliest endorsement in the history of the organization.  And today, I am also proud to be the first sitting President to address the NRA Leadership Forum since our wonderful Ronald Reagan in 1983.  (Applause.)  And I want to thank each and every one of you not only for your help electing true friends of the Second Amendment, but for everything you do to defend our flag and our freedom.

With your activism, you helped to safeguard the freedoms of our soldiers who have bled and died for us on the battlefields.  And I know we have many veterans in the audience today, and we want to give them a big, big beautiful round of applause.  (Applause.)

And, like I promised, we are doing a really top job already—99 days—but already with the Veterans Administration, people are seeing a big difference.  We are working really hard at the VA, and you’re going to see it, and you’re already seeing it.  And it’s my honor.  I’ve been telling you we’re going to do it, and we’re doing it.  (Applause.)  Thank you.

The NRA protects in our capitols and legislative houses the freedoms that our servicemembers have won for us on those incredible battlefields.  And it’s been a tough fight against those who would go so far as to ban private gun ownership entirely.   But I am here to deliver you good news.  And I can tell you that Wayne and Chris have been fighting with me long and hard to make sure that we were with you today, not somebody else with an empty podium.  Because believe me, the podium would have been empty.  They fought long and hard, and I think you folks cannot thank them enough.  They were with us all the way, right from the beginning.  (Applause.)

But we have news that you’ve been waiting for for a long time:  The eight-year assault on your Second Amendment freedoms has come to a crashing end.  (Applause.)  You have a true friend and champion in the White House.  No longer will federal agencies be coming after law-abiding gun owners.  (Applause.)  No longer will the government be trying to undermine your rights and your freedoms as Americans.  Instead, we will work with you, by your side.  We will work with the NRA to promote responsible gun ownership, to protect our wonderful hunters and their access to the very beautiful outdoors.  You met my son—I can tell you, both sons, they love the outdoors.  Frankly, I think they love the outdoors more than they love, by a long shot, Fifth Avenue.  But that’s okay.  And we want to ensure you of the sacred right of self-defense for all of our citizens.  (Applause.)

When I spoke to this forum last year, our nation was still mourning the loss of a giant, a great defender of the Constitution:  Justice Antonin Scalia.  (Applause.)  I promised that if elected, I would nominate a justice who would be faithful and loyal to the Constitution.  I even went one step further and publicly presented a list of 20 judges from which I would make my selection, and that’s exactly what we did.

And, by the way, I want to thank, really, Heritage.  And I want to thank also all of the people that worked with us.  Where’s Leo?  Is Leo around here?  Where is he?  He’s got to be here.  Where is he?  He has been so good.  And also from Heritage, Jim DeMint.  It’s been amazing.  I mean, those people have been fantastic.  They’ve been real friends.  (Applause.)  The Federalist people—where are they?  Are they around here someplace?  They really helped us out.

I kept my promise, and now, with your help, our brand-new Justice—and he is really something very special—Neil Gorsuch, sits on the bench of the United States Supreme Court.  (Applause.)  For the first time in the modern political era, we have confirmed a new justice in the first 100 days.  (Applause.)  The last time that happened was 136 years ago, in 1881.  Now, we won’t get any credit for this, but don’t worry about it, the credit is in the audience, right?  The credit is in the audience.  (Applause.)  All of those people.  They won’t give us credit, but it’s been a long time, and we’re very honored.

We’ve also taken action to stand up for America’s sportsmen.  On their very last full day in office, the previous administration issued an 11th-hour rule to restrict the use of lead ammunition on certain federal lands.  Have you heard about that, folks?  I’m shocked to hear that.  You’ve all heard about that.  You’ve heard about that.  On his first day as Secretary of the Interior, Ryan Zinke eliminated the previous administration’s ammunition ban.  (Applause.)  He’s going to be great.  Ryan is going to be great.

We’ve also moved very quickly to restore something gun owners care about very, very much.  It’s called the rule of law.  (Applause.)  We have made clear that our administration will always stand with the incredible men and women of law enforcement.  (Applause.)  In fact, countless members of law enforcement are also members of the NRA, because our police know that responsible gun ownership saves lives, and that the right of self-defense is essential to public safety.  Do we all agree with that?  (Applause.)

Our police and sheriffs also know that when you ban guns, only the criminals will be armed.  (Applause.)  For too long, Washington has gone after law-abiding gun owners while making life easier for criminals, drug dealers, traffickers and gang members.  MS-13—you know about MS-13?  It’s not pleasant for them anymore, folks.  It’s not pleasant for them anymore.  That’s a bad group.  (Applause.)  Not pleasant for MS-13.  Get them the hell out of here, right?  Get them out.  (Applause.)

We are protecting the freedoms of law-abiding Americans, and we are going after the criminal gangs and cartels that prey on our innocent citizens.  And we are really going after them.  (Applause.)

As members of the NRA know well, some of the most important decisions a President can make are appointments—and I’ve appointed people who believe in law, order, and justice.  (Applause.)

That is why I have selected as your Attorney General, number one, a really fine person, a really good man, a man who has spent his career fighting crime, supporting the police, and defending the Second Amendment.  For the first time in a long time, you now have a pro-Second-Amendment, tough-on-crime Attorney General, and his name is Jeff Sessions.  (Applause.)

And Attorney General Sessions is putting our priorities into action.  He’s going after the drug dealers who are peddling their poison all over our streets and destroying our youth.  He’s going after the gang members who threaten our children.  And he’s fully enforcing our immigration laws in all 50 states.  And you know what?  It’s about time.  (Applause.)

Heading up the effort to secure America’s borders is a great military general, a man of action:  Homeland Security Director [sic], John Kelly.  (Applause.)

Secretary Kelly, who used to be General Kelly, is following through on my pledge to protect the borders, remove criminal aliens, and stop the drugs from pouring into our country.  We’ve already seen -- listen to this; it never happened before, people can't even believe it.  And, by the way, we will build the wall no matter how low this number gets or how this goes.  Don't even think about it.  Don't even think about it.  (Applause.)

You know, they're trying to use this number against us because we've done so unbelievably at the borders already.  They're trying to use it against us.  But you need that wall to stop the human trafficking, to stop the drugs, to stop the wrong people.  You need the wall.  But listen to this:  We've already seen a 73 percent decrease -- never happened before -- in illegal immigration on the southern border since my election -- 73 percent.  (Applause.)

You see what they're doing, right?  So why do you need a wall?  We need a wall.

AUDIENCE MEMBER:  Build the wall!

THE PRESIDENT:  We’ll build the wall.  Don't even think about it.  Don't even think about it.  Don't even think about it.  That's an easy one.  We're going to build the wall.  We need the wall.

I said to General Kelly, how important is it?  He said, very important.  It’s that final element.  We need the wall.  And it’s a wall in certain areas.  Obviously, where you have these massive physical structures you don't need, and we have certain big rivers and all.  But we need a wall, and we're going to get that wall.  (Applause.)

And the world is getting the message.  They know that our border is no longer open to illegal immigration, and that if you try to break in, you’ll be caught and you’ll be returned to your home.  You're not staying any longer.  And if you keep coming back illegally after deportation, you will be arrested, prosecuted, and you will put behind bars.  Otherwise it will never end.  (Applause.)

Let’s also remember that immigration security is national security.  We’ve seen the attacks from 9/11 to Boston to San Bernardino.  Hundreds of individuals from other countries have been charged with terrorism-related offenses in the United States.

We spend billions and billions of dollars on security all over the world, but then we allow radical Islamic terrorists to enter right through our front door.  That's not going to happen anymore.  (Applause.)  It’s time to get tough.  It’s time we finally got smart.  And yes, it’s also time to put America first.  (Applause.)

And perhaps -- I see all of those beautiful red and white hats --- but we will never forget our favorite slogan of them all:  Make America Great Again.  All right?  (Applause.)

Keeping our communities safe and protecting our freedoms also requires the cooperation of our state leaders.  We have some incredible pro-Second Amendment governors here at the NRA conference, including Governor Scott of Florida.  Where is Governor Scott?  Great guy doing a great job.  Governor Bryant of Mississippi.  What a wonderful place.  Governor Bryant is here.  Thank you.  Governor Deal of Georgia.  (Applause.)  And we're also joined by two people that -- well, one I loved right from the beginning; the other one I really liked, didn't like, and now like a lot again.  (Laughter.)  Does that make sense?  Senator David Perdue -- he was from the beginning -- and Senator Ted Cruz -- like, dislike, like.  (Applause.)  Where are they?  Good guys.  Good guys.  Smart cookies.

Each of these leaders knows that public officials must serve under the Constitution, not above it.  We all took an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States -- and that means defending the Second Amendment.  (Applause.)

So let me make a simple promise to every one of the freedom-loving Americans in the audience today:  As your President, I will never, ever infringe on the right of the people to keep and bear arms.  Never ever.  (Applause.)  Freedom is not a gift from government.  Freedom is a gift from God.  (Applause.)

It was this conviction that stirred the heart of a great American patriot on that day, April, 242 years ago. It was the day that Paul Revere spread his Lexington alarm -- the famous warning that "the British are coming, the British are coming." Right?  You've all heard that, right?  The British are coming.

Now we have other people trying to come, but believe me, they're not going to be successful.  That I can tell you.  (Applause.)  Nothing changes, right, folks?  Nothing changes.  They are not going to be successful.  There will be serious hurt on them, not on us.

Next, came the shot heard around the world, and then a rag-tag army of God-fearing farmers, frontiersmen, shopkeepers, merchants that stood up to the most powerful army at that time on Earth.  The most powerful army on Earth.  But we sometimes forget what inspired those everyday farmers and workers in that great war for independence.

Many years after the war, a young man asked Captain Levi Preston, aged 91,

why he’d fought alongside his neighbors at Concord.  Was it the Stamp Act?  Was it the Tea Tax?  Was it a work of philosophy?  "No," the old veteran replied. “Then why?” he was asked.  “Young man,” the Captain said, “what we meant in going for those Redcoats was this:  We always had governed ourselves, and we always meant to" govern ourselves.  (Applause.)

Captain Preston’s words are a reminder of what this organization and my administration are all about:  

the right of a sovereign people to govern their own affairs, and govern them properly.  (Applause.)  

We don’t want any longer to be ruled by the bureaucrats in Washington, or in any other country for that matter.  In America, we are ruled by our citizens.  We are ruled by each and every one of you.

But we can’t be complacent.  These are dangerous times.  These are horrible times for certain obvious reasons.  But we’re going to make them great times again.  Every day, we are up against those who would take away our freedoms, restrict our liberties, and even those who want to abolish the Second Amendment.  We must be vigilant.  And I know you are all up to the task.

Since the first generation of Americans stood strong at Concord, each generation to follow has answered the call to defend freedom in their time.  That is why we are here today:  To defend freedom for our children.  To defend the liberty of all Americans.  And to defend the right of a free and sovereign people to keep and bear arms.

I greatly appreciated your support on November 8th , in what will hopefully be one of the most important and positive elections for the United States of all time.  And to the NRA, I can proudly say I will never, ever let you down. .

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N.R.A. Sues Operator of 'Voice of the N.R.A.' Danny Hakim The New York Times. (Apr. 16, 2019): Business News: pB3(L). Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2019 The New York Times Company

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Listen Full Text: It's the N.R.A. versus NRATV. The National Rifle Association sued one of its largest and most enduring contractors late last week and raised concerns about the contractor's relationship to the association's own president, Oliver North, in a stunning breach within the normally buttoned-up organization. The suit was filed late Friday by the N.R.A. in Virginia, where it is based, against Ackerman McQueen, the Oklahoma ad firm that operates NRATV, the group's incendiary online media arm. The suit asserts that Ackerman has concealed details from the N.R.A. about how the company is spending the roughly $40 million that it and its affiliates receive annually from the association. The suit creates uncertainty about Mr. North's future at the organization. And it leaves the future of NRATV in doubt, given the new acrimony in the Ackerman relationship. Since Ackerman created NRATV in 2016, it has often been ''perceived by the public as the voice of the N.R.A.,'' according to the rifle association's complaint. It has also taken on an apocalyptic tone, warning of race wars, calling for a march on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and portraying the talking trains in the children's show ''Thomas & Friends'' in Ku Klux Klan hoods. The New York Times reported this year that two prominent N.R.A. board members were among those voicing alarm inside the association that NRATV was often straying beyond gun rights. The Times article also revealed that Ackerman had a previously undisclosed financial relationship with Mr. North. The association is untangling broader problems as well, including a legal fight in New York with the administration of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo over an insurance program the N.R.A. offers to gun owners. The new state attorney general, Letitia James, has also repeatedly threatened to investigate the tax-exempt status of the organization, which was incorporated in New York. Facing this regulatory backdrop, the association began a review of its financial relationships with hundreds of vendors in August to ensure that it was in compliance with best practices. The N.R.A. complaint alleges that Ackerman refused to turn over a number of financial records, including those detailing out-of-pocket expenses ''that lacked meaningful documentation of N.R.A. approvals, receipts or other support.'' The association also wants documents that it says could allay its concern that it was being invoiced for the full salaries of Ackerman employees who also did work for other Ackerman clients. In addition, the complaint alleges that Ackerman has refused to provide data about NRATV's unique visitors and various other performance measures. ''The N.R.A.'s patience has run out,'' the suit says. Ackerman, in a statement, sharply disputed the contentions in the lawsuit, whose filing was earlier reported by The Wall Street Journal. ''During a three-week review, an N.R.A. forensic auditing firm received every single piece of information they [the N.R.A.] requested,'' the statement said. ''Further, the N.R.A. has had consistent access to any and all documents regarding NRATV analytics. Despite the representation set forth in their lawsuit, the N.R.A. had the personnel contract they claim AM withheld last week before they filed their lawsuit.'' The complaint details a peculiar standoff with Ackerman over Mr. North, who took over as president last year. The N.R.A. claims it was aware that Mr. North had a contract to act as the host of a web series for Ackerman, but that Ackerman has refused to provide a copy of the contract for nearly six months. Additionally, Mr. North's counsel told the N.R.A. that ''he could only disclose a copy of the contract'' if Ackerman said he could, the suit says. Subsequently, Ackerman allowed the N.R.A.'s general counsel to view the contract but not keep a copy; the viewing added to N.R.A. concerns that it had not previously received an accurate summary of the document. The association was also concerned that Mr. North's relationship to Ackerman could ''supersede his duties to the N.R.A.'' A standoff persists over additional details about the relationship, according to the complaint. The lawsuit is further complicated by family ties. The N.R.A.'s outside lawyer, William A. Brewer III, is the son-in-law of Angus McQueen, a co-chief executive of Ackerman, and the brother-in-law of Revan McQueen, its chief executive. Ackerman called the relationships an ''irreconcilable conflict of interest'' and said some kind of family dispute ''pervades the Brewer firm's dealings with Ackerman McQueen.'' Travis Carter, a spokesman for Mr. Brewer's law firm, said ''the familial relationship'' had ''no bearing whatsoever on the N.R.A.'s litigation strategy.'' He added, ''Any suggestion to the contrary is contrived and a red herring.'' The suit culminates the fracturing of a more than three-decade relationship between Ackerman and the N.R.A., going back to the shaping of such memorable lines as Charlton Heston's proclaiming that his gun would have to be pried ''from my cold, dead hands.'' Wayne LaPierre, the longtime chief executive of the N.R.A., had previously been a steadfast champion of the Ackerman relationship. ''I think it says something about Wayne's character, even though he's had a long-term working business relationship with a vendor, he's willing to do what is right and necessary for the N.R.A. and its members,'' said Todd Rathner, a board member of the rifle association. Joel Friedman, another board member, said he was dismayed that the documents had not been turned over. ''It leaves you questioning, and you can come up with all these potential different scenarios as to why, but none of them are good,'' he said. ''My mind goes to: Are they overcharging us? That's one,'' he added. ''Two, are there things charged to us that were not part of the contract? Then, No. 3, has there been a misallocation of personnel?''

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What Is Making N.R.A. Cringe? Its Own Videos: [National Desk] Hakim, Danny. New York Times, Late Edition (East Coast); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]12 Mar 2019: A.1. Publisher logo. Links to publisher website, opened in a new window. Full text Details Hide highlighting Translate Full textTurn on search term navigation The flash point was Thomas the Tank Engine. Last September, the National Rifle Association's famously combative spokeswoman, Dana Loesch, provoked widespread outrage when she took to the gun group's streaming service to mock ethnic diversity on the popular children's program "Thomas & Friends," portraying the show's talking trains in Ku Klux Klan hoods. Now, growing unease over the site's inflammatory rhetoric, and whether it has strayed too far from the N.R.A.'s core gun-rights mission, has put its future in doubt. The site, NRATV, is a central part of the organization's messaging apparatus. Since its creation in 2016, it has adopted an increasingly apocalyptic, hard-right tone, warning of race wars, describing Barack Obama as a "fresh-faced flower-child president," calling for a march on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and comparing journalists to rodents. In recent weeks, in a rare airing of internal debate at the N.R.A., two prominent board members expressed concerns about NRATV to The New York Times. Their statements were released through the N.R.A. itself, amid what was described as an internal review of NRATV and its future. "Since the founding of NRATV, some, including myself and other board members, have questioned the value of it," Marion Hammer, the group's most formidable lobbyist and a key adviser to its chief executive, Wayne LaPierre, said in a statement. "Wayne has told me and others that NRATV is being constantly evaluated -- to make sure it works in the best interest of the organization and provides an appropriate return on investment." The reassessment underscores a debate within the N.R.A. over how broad its activism should be. And it comes as the organization faces a storm of challenges, including a series of mass shootings that has created a new generation of gun-control activists. Congressional investigations into the N.R.A.'s possible Russia ties were energized after Maria Butina, a suspected Russian agent, pleaded guilty in December to using the N.R.A. in a political influence operation. And the organization, incorporated in New York, may have a potent foe in Letitia James, the state's recently elected attorney general, who has vowed to investigate the N.R.A.'s tax-exempt status. As falling membership dues put the N.R.A. under further strain, board members have also expressed concern about the size of payments to the ad firm that produces NRATV, Ackerman McQueen. The firm and its affiliates pocketed $40 million from the N.R.A. in 2017; billings directly to Ackerman have increased nearly 50 percent since 2015. One prominent host, Dan Bongino, left amid cutbacks at NRATV, but he said the site had tried to retain him. Ackerman, a partner to the gun group since the "I'm the N.R.A." campaign of the 1980s, runs the NRATV Twitter account, has done polling work for the organization and revamped its gun safety program for children. It has also been credited with a slick makeover of Mr. LaPierre -- who, in the words of one former N.R.A. lobbyist, previously resembled an "introverted chess champion." Mr. LaPierre's wife, Susan, has worked for an Ackerman subsidiary, and there has come to be a revolving door between the two companies, with many employees having worked by turns for both NRATV and Ackerman. Oliver L. North, the N.R.A. president, has a contract with Ackerman, though the N.R.A. would not disclose its size. As part of the relationship, Mr. North, a former Fox News pundit, hosts media programming and special events, like the show "American Heroes," which recently began airing on NRATV. The N.R.A., a nonprofit, has also directed $18 million since 2010 to a private company jointly owned by executives of Ackerman and the N.R.A., according to records and interviews. "It is clear to me that NRATV is an experiment and Wayne is evaluating the future of the enterprise," Willes K. Lee, a board member who leads the N.R.A. Outreach Committee, said in a statement to The Times. After the Thomas the Tank Engine video, he said, Mr. LaPierre appeared "livid and embarrassed" in a meeting with the outreach group. "He apologized to the entire committee and spent hours listening to our concerns." 'Red Meat for the Hard Right' Ms. Loesch has emerged as NRATV's most visible host, deriding gun-control advocates as "tragedy-dry-humping whores" and vowing to combat the left with what she called the "clenched fist of truth" -- a body part that the comedian John Oliver said was located "a little past the bent elbow of nonsense." In one video, she warned The Times, "We're coming for you"; in another, she threatened to burn a copy of the newspaper. Chuck Holton, an NRATV correspondent, attributed terrorist activity in Europe to "the broader problem of multiculturalism and socialism" and to "gender-bending." He also claimed that left-wing groups, the billionaire George Soros and the Venezuelan government were trying "to influence the 2018 midterms by sending Honduran migrants north in the thousands." Grant Stinchfield, a host, claimed that "all radicalized terrorists are Muslims," overlooking mass shooters like Dylann Roof, who killed nine black churchgoers in Charleston, S.C., in 2015. Such far-ranging commentary has raised questions among some N.R.A. members about the scope of the organization's messaging. "The N.R.A. shouldn't be putting this out," said Jeff Knox, an N.R.A. member who runs the Firearms Coalition, a smaller advocacy organization. "It's not gun rights; it's red meat for the hard right." Mr. Knox's father, Neal, was an N.R.A. board member who played a leading role in an effort to fire Ackerman in the 1990s amid discontent over its growing influence. A faction loyal to Mr. LaPierre ultimately prevailed, leading to a purge of the board and allowing the two organizations to become more deeply intertwined. "Why are we getting so involved in left-right politics instead of sticking close to our issue, the Second Amendment?" the younger Mr. Knox asked. Ackerman declined to comment, but in a recent interview in The Oklahoman, Revan McQueen, the firm's chief executive, said his company's approach was evolving from pure advertising to a "philosophy of branded news." As Ackerman's website puts it, "Every brand must be its own media company." To that end, the firm has created video networks for the Chickasaw Nation and the Integris health care system of Oklahoma, though their content is relatively benign. A recent episode of ChickasawTV, for example, featured a visit to an art gallery. Over on NRATV, a host was calling liberalism "a mental disorder." Beyond NRATV, the N.R.A. backed Ackerman's performance. "When Ackerman McQueen began working with the N.R.A., the association was little more than a fledgling grass-roots operation," Andrew Arulanandam, an N.R.A. spokesman, said in a statement. "The N.R.A. is now the most effective advocacy organization of its kind," he said, adding that the firm had created "a national platform for the N.R.A." and that it was "an important partner." Taxing Questions During the N.R.A. power struggle in the 1990s, a board member filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission, claiming that an N.R.A. contract with an Ackerman subsidiary "was done without any 'request for proposals'; any bidding process; and no competitive bidding." The commission decided in a 6-0 vote not to take action, but criticisms have persisted. "The N.R.A. is willing to play fast and loose with tax regulations," said Marcus S. Owens, a partner at Loeb & Loeb who served for a decade as director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service. Ms. James, the New York attorney general, presents a new threat. Last year, she told Ebony magazine that the N.R.A. held itself "out as a charitable organization" but was actually "a terrorist organization." William A. Brewer III, the N.R.A.'s outside counsel, said Ms. James had given no indication when she was a candidate that "the N.R.A. had done anything improper," adding that she had instead promised "a taxpayer-funded fishing expedition." A number of transactions could draw scrutiny. Since 2010, the N.R.A. has paid $18 million to a company that produces "Under Wild Skies," a hunting show on NRATV. Tyler Schropp, the N.R.A.'s advancement director, came to the organization in 2010 from Ackerman, and had a stake in the production company until at least 2017, but "no longer holds any interest," Mr. Brewer said. Federal rules restrict transactions that confer economic benefits on key executives of tax-exempt organizations. Mr. Brewer described Mr. Schropp's stake as "a minuscule interest" that the N.R.A. found not to be objectionable. Payments related to "Under Wild Skies" emerged only recently in N.R.A. tax filings. Other issues unrelated to Ackerman could also surface. The N.R.A. has transferred more than $100 million since 2012 from an affiliated charity that also lent the N.R.A. $5 million in 2017. Donations to the charity, the N.R.A. Foundation, are tax-deductible, while those to the N.R.A. are not. "If you're doing a program that's charitable, you run it through the charity," said David G. Samuels, a partner at Duval & Stachenfeld who served in the charities bureau of the New York Attorney General's Office, which oversees tax-exempt organizations. Such practices raise "red flags," he said. Like some nonprofits, the N.R.A. has been lucrative for its top executives. Mr. LaPierre's compensation rose from less than $200,000 in the mid-1990s to nearly $1.5 million in 2017. It spiked to more than $5 million in 2015, largely because of a retirement plan payout. A review of public records found that the N.R.A., which has about 550 employees, has disclosed that 41 employees, contractors, vendors or consultants have relevant family relationships to others connected to the organization, including a "niece-in-law" of Mr. LaPierre who was hired as a consultant. "The N.R.A. strives to comply with all applicable regulations," Mr. Brewer said, adding that the organization has a "conflict-of interest-policy" and that "vendor agreements are reviewed and approved" by the board's audit committee when appropriate. With New York regulators circling, it's no surprise that the state's politicians have become fodder for NRATV -- particularly the governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, whose administration is already engaged in a legal fight with the gun group. Recently, the site even targeted Albany, describing it as "Graft City." Whatever happens to NRATV, few expect the N.R.A. to become much less combative. Mr. LaPierre, in a speech this month, described the organization's approach as "full-contact advocacy," adding, "We are going to fight back against anyone who attempts to silence us." Credit: DANNY HAKIM; Susan C. Beachy and Jack Begg contributed research. Photograph Above, Dana Loesch, an N.R.A. spokeswoman, mocked ethnic diversity on "Thomas & Friends" by portraying the show's talking trains in Ku Klux Klan hoods. Left, Wayne LaPierre, the N.R.A. chief executive, was said to be "livid and embarrassed." (PHOTOGRAPH BY TAMIR KALIFA FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES) (A17) Word count: 1721 Copyright New York Times Company Mar 12, 2019 NRA Slipping With Voters, Though Many Have Moved on From Gun Control Bonazzo, John. The New York Observer; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]10 Sep 2018. Eugene Robinson: Don't let the absurd ploy to arm teachers distract you Robinson, Eugene. The Sun; Lowell, Mass. [Lowell, Mass]28 Feb 2018. The NRA's worst nightmare is here Obeidallah, Dean. CNN Commentary; Atlanta [Atlanta]25 Feb 2018. Editorial Exchange: Not afraid of the NRA The Canadian Press; Toronto [Toronto]28 Feb 2018. Common sense about guns and other views: Letters Orlando Sentinel (Online), Orlando: Tribune Interactive, LLC. Mar 23, 2018. 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Polarized Florida Senate passes bill to ban ‘sanctuary cities’

Miami Herald27 Apr 2019BY SAMANTHA J. GROSS sgross@miamiherald.com Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau SCOTT KEELER Tampa Bay Times Florida senators debate bills in the Florida Senate chamber, in this 2017 file photo. After months embroiled in emotional testimony, protests, controversy and national news coverage, Sen. Joe Gruters’ version of a bill to ban “sanctuary cities” in Florida passed 22-18 in was called. The Senate and the House, which passed its version of the bill Wednesday, still need to iron out differences in their proposals, particularly on a tougher stance taken by the House when it comes to penalties. The House’s bill builds in a rule that local government em The state Senate passed a bill Friday that would ban “sanctuary cities” in Florida. The bill would require state and local law enforcement to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders to hold people. ployees or elected officials who permit sanctuary-city policies may be suspended or removed from office. The proposal also includes fines of up to $5,000 for each day that a sanctuarycity policy is in place. Identical bills must pass both chambers before hitting the governor’s desk. In this case, differences will have to be negotiated and “bounced back” between the House and Senate until they come to an agreement on a piece of legislation. While the House has tried to pass a similar ban the last four years, it died in the Senate the last time around. But Gov. Ron DeSantis has made “sanctuary cities” a key talking point from the start of his campaign to swearing in, an element Gruters says was key. “That’s why this is moving forward,” Gruters said earlier this week. “It has opened up some doors that weren’t previously available.” The bill creates rules relating to federal immigration enforcement by prohibiting “sanctuary” policies and requiring state and local law enforcement to comply with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under this bill, local law enforcement would be required to honor federal law enforcement’s request for an “immigration detainer,” meaning a request that another law enforcement agency detain a person based on probable cause to believe that the person is a “removable alien” under federal immigration law. The bill would essentially make the “request” a requirement. Florida is part of a recent trend of states pushing such policies. Arkansas recently banned “sanctuary cities,” and Republicans in Michigan, Montana and North Carolina are pushing similar bans. “I’m just glad to be the catalyst to help this happen,” Gruters told reporters earlier this week. Gruters’ bill passed with an amendment that would give DeSantis the authority to “initiate judicial proceedings in the name of the state” against local or state officials who do not cooperate with enforcing immigration laws. CONTROVERSY THROUGHOUT Since its origin, Gruters’ effort has been embroiled in controversy. In March 27, the News Service of Florida published portions of emails between Gruters and hard-line immigration groups that helped shape portions of the bill and the bill’s staff analysis Then at a press conference in April, he borrowed a Trump tactic of speaking alongside “angel parents” whose children were killed by undocumented immigrants. The Southern Poverty Law Center then posted a Twitter thread noting two speakers at the press conference belonged to anti-immigrant groups. DeSantis — a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump who aired a campaign ad in which he helped his young daughter build a tiny border wall — has also used the examples of people killed by undocumented immigrants to make his point. “We do not want to be in a situation where we have more angel parents,” DeSantis said during a March press conference. “I hope that the Legislature moves quickly this session to pass legislation.” Then in the middle of the bill hearing process, a report by the American Civil Liberties Union showed that federal immigration authorities have asked Miami-Dade to hold at county jails hundreds of people who are listed as U.S. citizens. The group cited data provided in a lawsuit filed by a U.S. citizen, Garland Creedle, who was wrongly held for deportation after spending a night in a Miami-Dade jail in March 2017. Amid the news items on Gruters and the bill, arguments erupted into protests at the Capitol, sit-ins at lawmakers’ district offices and even an ACLU-issued travel warning for travelers and non-citizens to stay away from Florida. The American Business and Immigration Coalition, backed by Miami billionaire and healthcare magnate Mike Fernandez, says the bill will hurt the economy by $3.5 billion in GDP. More than 120 business leaders signed a letter by ABIC urging lawmakers to stop SB 168 and HB 527. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, the state’s top Democrat, also spoke out against the bill, calling it “divisive rhetoric … pushed by the president.” VIGOROUS FLOOR DEBATE Miami Sen. José Javier Rodríguez has been one of the most outspoken opponents of the bill, and filed nearly three dozen amendments over the past few weeks to address some of his concerns. In a surprising vote Thursday, one of his amendments was adopted — a first for Democrats fighting against the bills in both chambers. The amendment exempts the Department of Children and Families or employees of the department from being compelled to comply with an ICE request. Gruters said he doesn’t think the amendment “makes a difference.” Some of Rodriguez’s other amendments would have built in more protections for other groups like crime witnesses, victims of sex crimes and victims of human trafficking. He said protecting witnesses was key. He made mention of a recent incident in Pembroke Pines, where it was discovered Thursday that a youth pastor is accused of raping a teenager for a year and threatened to report her family’s illegal immigration status if she reported the crime. “Law enforcement is telling us that the incidence of reporting of crimes has gone down. Among immigrants, underreporting of crime is a bigger problem,” Rodriguez said. His amendment failed, but two others with language to protect witnesses passed: One by Sen. Manny Diaz, R-Miami, and one by Sen. Jason Pizzo, DMiami Beach. Sen. Annette Taddeo, another vocal critic of the bill, filed an amendment to exempt people who have temporary protected status or are recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). In a speech on the floor Friday, she said the bill is “mean” and ignores moments in America’s history of turning people away and treating minorities poorly. “Our history of ugly moments when it comes to immigration is something we should learn from,” she said. “I ask you to not make this a moment we will regret ... We are better than this.” Rodriguez said his Republican colleagues don’t have a willingness to move on the bill, citing DeSantis’ support. “The reason he’s in the governor’s office is because he ran an anti-immigrant campaign just like Trump did,” Rodríguez said. “Demonizing immigrants is core to their primary electoral strategy.” Republicans argued on the floor that immigration policy was not for the state to make, and that the bill simply addresses a problem facing Florida. “How do we solve this problem? There is one way,” said Sen. David Simmons, an Altamonte Springs Republican. “We do not have individuals who have committed crimes be given a free pass.” Simmons suggested the Legislature take up proposals in the future that would help immigrants attain legal status, like a bill to allow more work permits or drivers licenses. “None of us condone a system that is out of control,” he said. Sen. Tom Lee, however, was less certain on his vote. He said listening to debate on sanctuary cities bill was like switching between Fox News and MSNBC. He added that he was “really on the fence” about whether the bill would solve the problem. “I’ve never been more confused,” the Thonotosassa Republican and twotime Senate President said. “I felt like we let ideology and. partisanship take over the plain words of a piece of legislation. We couldn’t be more far apart.” Lee said he’s hopeful the language gets tightened up since he thought Gruters made sense in his statements. The bill language, however, was less clear, he said. “In the end, I didn’t have a yellow button so I chose to trust Senator Gruters’ interpretation,” he said. IMMIGRANTS IN GALLERY REACT After the vote was called, immigrant families and advocates left the chamber in tears. Amy-Patricia Morales, an FSU student from Miami, said she has shown up to the Capitol over the past few months to protest the bill in honor of her father, who was deported when she was 9 years old. She said she thinks senators did not do enough to address the trauma families face when someone is deported. “When you’re 9, how do you put it into simple terms? You can’t,” she said. “For me, it’s being 9 and coming home from school to a parent missing.” Nataly Chalco Lopez, a Florida State University student and DACA recipient from Peru, talked about her fears for her undocumented parents. Lopez, who is from Broward County, said her parents will likely never come to visit her at school or even attend her graduation as to avoid driving a far distance without a driver’s license. She said lawmakers see people like her parents as criminals. “They believe that what they’re doing isn’t wrong. They’re in denial of the fact that they are racist,” she said. “They have convinced themselves that the way that they think is correct ... they’re too far gone.” Samantha J. Gross: 850-222-3095, @samanthajgross

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BRENDA BUTTNER, FOX NEWS HOST: I bet this is a hot topic at your Thanksgiving table right now. What to do with ten thousand Syrian refugees to make sure ISIS doesn`t sneak in with them. The president already threatening to veto a bill that would vet them further, something not sitting well with Florida Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis. Congressman, thank you so much for joining us.

You voted with the majority on that bill to further vet, basically, our vetting process for refugees. 47 Democrats voted along with you. Is that a sign that the president is becoming more isolated on thos issue?

REP. RON DESANTIS (R-FL), COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Well happy Thanksgiving, Brenda.

BUTTNER: You, too.

DESANTIS: Yeah, I think without question, if you look at the numbers that the president is talking about, 10,000 people, if only one percent of those mean to do us harm or intending to commit terrorist acts, that means you`re bringing in 100 terrorists into the country, and we talked to the FBI director, even before the Paris attack, and he testified in front of Congress that the government cannot vet these people adequately because there isn`t enough information to do it.

So, I think the prudent policy is to err on the side of protecting the American people, and here`s the thing, Brenda. We can help about four or five refugees over in that theater for the cost of bringing one over here. So even if we didn`t have these terrorism concerns, I think there`s an argument our money is probably better spent by sending it over there and having people directed to safe zones.

BUTTNER: What happens if the Senate doesn`t take up this bill? It may not get traction. Minority Leader Harry Reid doesn`t really want to take it up. Then the president plans to veto it. What can you do?

DESANTIS: Well, first of all, I think that it`s likely to get to the president`s desk. He is going veto it and he`s going to have to explain and I think you see his poll numbers are dropping precipitously given how he`s handled this issue. I think he`s like -- 35 percent approve of how he is handling terrorism. So if he vetoes the bill and the public responds negatively to him, I think that`s going to put even more pressure on the Democrats in the Congress to join with us if we put funding prohibitions on the next budget bill that comes down the pike, not allowing the president to spend money to bring any unvetted refugees over to our country, and we could potentially end up with veto-proof majorities. We already got that in the House with our bill. This could potentially get us there in the Senate if the president vetoes a bill and then there`s a public backlash.

BUTTNER: There`s a move afoot in our northern neighbor in Canada to basically say, we won`t take any single men, we`re only taking women and children. But we have a very porous border and does that really stop the terrorists from getting in? Women -- we have seen in Paris -- can be terrorists, too.

DESANTIS: You have to vet everybody. You absolutely do have female suicide bombers. And so the idea that just because it`s a female that you`re not going to vet them, that doesn`t work. So yes, I think we have to be concerned, and not only with the refugee situation. It`s very easy for people to fly into Canada from some of these troubled spots and then they can come across our northern border. So I think it`s absolutely a cause of concern.

BUTTNER: And what do we do about that?

DESANTIS: Well, I think that we have to look at how you can gain entry into our country. The refugees is one. The legal immigration system is another. And then we also have visa waiver and people coming over on visas. I think all that has to be vetted in a way that errs on the side of protecting the American people. If there`s a chance that someone may be inclined to be an enemy of the country, then I think you have to err on the side of caution.

BUTTNER: You know, the argument on the other side is that we, as Americans -- our values are that it`s our obligation to bring in refugees, those who have been in war-torn situations and need help. How do you answer that?

DESANTIS: Well, we actually have been way more generous than pretty much every country in the world combined. But simply because there`s a war, that`s never been necessarily the test. We`ve accepted people who qualified for asylum because they were persecuted, say, like the Christians in Syria are being persecuted because of their faith or their ethnicity, but simply because they`re a war, that doesn`t necessarily mean that everybody gets to come to the United States, and as I mentioned earlier, I think you can help a lot of these people in a more cost-effective way. You can help more of them by administering that aid overseas rather than flying them halfway across the world.

BUTTNER: Right. Now what about the issue of giving state governors the choice whether or not to take the refugees in? That would require basically amending the Refugee Act of 1980. Do you support that?

DESANTIS: I do. Here`s why. State and local law enforcement are the primary protectors of the health, safety, and welfare of the people in the individual states. So they have a significant responsibility to keep their citizens safe, such as at the Mall of America, as you mentioned earlier on the show. So I think that they should absolutely have a voice in whether people are coming into their state that could potentially pose a problem.

BUTTNER: Do you think you might have the votes in Congress to do that?

DESANTIS: I think we could definitely pass it out of the house. Whether we could pass it out of the Senate, I`m not sure. And I would imagine, given the president`s posture on this, that he would threaten to veto such a bill.

BUTTNER: All right. Congressman, thank you very, very much. I hope you have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.

DESANTIS: Same to you.

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What does it mean to create loyal customers in a world where your competitors can be everywhere at once, shopping habits are increasingly search driven, and a single social misstep can quickly erode the favorable reputation it took your brand years to build? It has become all too common for brands to promote brand loyalty simply by lavishing reward points on anybody willing to identify as a customer or load an app on their phone. And when the appeal of earning exclusive deals and discounts doesn’t do the trick, there’s always the option to fall back on scare tactics that point out your competitors’ shortcomings (remember those old I’m a Mac/I’m a PC chestnuts?).

However, today’s consumers – particularly digital natives like millennials and Gen Zers – may be more concerned with fear of missing out (FOMO) than fear of messing up. And with online reviews, social referrals, and comparison shopping tools readily available to influence every purchase decision, marketers are facing an uncomfortable new reality: Even our most loyal customers may ditch us as their bestie brand friend whenever something new and more appealing pops up in their social news feeds or gets deeply discounted in an Amazon Prime Day sale.

Digital natives are more concerned with fear of missing out than fear of messing up, says @joderama Click To Tweet

Shifting consumer behaviors, combined with an ever increasing need to keep costs contained, are causing brands to rethink their definitions of loyalty and reinvent their strategies for incentivizing it. If you’re looking to strengthen your post-purchase customer relationships through content, here are some key considerations and helpful conversations you should check out:

Are some actions “more loyal” than others?

Businesses have begun to expand their view of the loyalty value proposition, including how to quantify it, reward it, and maximize returns from it. As a recent MarketingWeek podcast discusses, U.K.-based brands like Virgin, Sainsbury’s, and Sky now factor in location, tenure, and frequency of purchase into their loyalty program calculations. In addition, U.S. companies like Sephora and Subway are leveling the engagement potential of their programs by adding weighted tiers, community-activation features, and exclusive live experiences, helping them distinguish random acts of fandom from passionate evangelism – and reward both behaviors accordingly.

.@Sephora & @Subway are working to distinguish random acts of fandom from passionate evangelism. @joderama Click To Tweet

Listen to MarketingWeek’s What is the Future of Loyalty?

Consider: As Robert Rose recently reminded us, if you want to influence the buying process at any key consumer touchpoint, you first need to win every moment of that consumer’s trust. That’s not something to be taken lightly. Trust that leads to lasting loyalty likely won’t be forged on a single interaction, a temporary discount, or a free gift gated behind a mountain of frequent flier miles. Rather, it will take an ongoing commitment to delivering a wholly satisfying brand experience – something that loyalty-driving content efforts like chatbots, how-to videos, and customer testimonials are well suited to help you accomplish.

To influence buying process at any consumer touchpoint, you need to win every moment of trust. @Robert_Rose Click To Tweet

Incidentally, the above conversation is just one of a number of discussions Marketing Week offers on the subject of brand loyalty. If this is an area you want to explore in more detail, I recommend starting here.

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Bloomberg (and many other news sources) recently discussed another way brands are taking their vision of loyalty into the 21st century – shifting their incentives from an arbitrary points-based system to actual currency or cryptocurrency at least. Enterprising brands like Chanticleer, Kodak, and Burger King have begun to experiment with blockchain-backed financial exchanges, with a few issuing branded digital coins loyal customers can use to pay for their purchases, trade for other cryptocurrencies, or even redeem for cold hard cash. One benefit to consumers who collect branded digital coins is that whatever they earn is theirs to keep and use as they please – unlike rewards like airline miles, which carry a lot of restrictions and are designed to expire after an established period of inactivity.

Read Bloomberg’s Forget Airline Miles. Crypto Coins Are Coming to Reward Programs

Consider: While the value this highly volatile trend might hold for content marketing has yet to be determined, its potential to create walled-garden economies that scale is virtually unlimited. Now is a great time for content strategists to start leveling up their understanding of deregulated digital currency (this Fortune article is a good place to start) and planning how they might want to participate should the right opportunity arise sooner rather than later.

It’s time for content strategists to level up their understanding of deregulated digital currency. @joderama Click To Tweet

Emotional triggers as loyalty drivers

The building blocks of lasting brand engagement piqued the curiosity of cultural scientist and Iconoculture co-founder Mary Meehan. In this Forbes article, she shares findings from a comprehensive research study on how brands can establish emotional loyalty at scale by leveraging five key trends as cultural drivers of brand affinity.

Among the more intriguing aspects of Mary’s research is something called the bystander effect – essentially, the impact that observing high-profile membership in an exclusive and rewarding group may have on outsiders. Leveraging this effect could serve as a powerful catalyst for increasing brand evangelism, especially among the FOMO crowd.

Read Forbes’ 5 Trends Driving Loyalty Programs That Create Customers For Life

Consider: The potential impact of the bystander effect makes an interesting case for creating high-visibility content experiences that don’t just make customers feel important but subtly sell a lifestyle that motivates onlookers to want to experience those benefits for themselves. A great example of this is the documentary-style series from outdoor lifestyle brand Yeti featuring people who inspire others to follow in their (very active) footsteps.

Does loyalty have an expiration date?

As marketers, how do we sustain brand loyalty if our customers will eventually outgrow (literally or figuratively) their need for our products? It’s a question online shoe retailer Rothy’s faced when debuting a new line for young girls, footwear made from recycled plastic water bottles. As this Adweek article discusses (free registration is required), the brand focused its social media content on the versatility of the durable, fashionable, and machine washable shoes to capitalize on both the feelings of confidence the shoes inspire in active young girls and the social media bragging rights parents earn for supporting an eco-conscious company. Considering that Rothy’s net promoter score is reportedly off the charts, it’s a strategy that can continue to pay off in brand goodwill even after those shoes are ready for the hand-me-down pile.

Read Adweek’s Rothy’s Wants to Create a Lifetime Customer With Its Newest Collection for Little Girls 

Bringing back that brand-loving feeling

When you’re beginning to build a consumer connection and the lines of communication suddenly go dark, content marketing techniques like retargeting can often help draw them back on your path to conversion. However, as an Adweek article points out (free registration required), stalking (aka retargeting) may not be the best approach for rebuilding broken customer relationships that occur after a purchase has been made. For example, if product malfunctions or a poor customer service experience led the customers to pull a disappearing act, bombarding them with standard we-want-you-back messages can come off as insensitive to their needs or out of touch with their experience. The article suggests you first find out why they left (Twitter, surveys, or email can uncover the cause for their dissatisfaction). Then follow up with a constructive content experience. Pointing to demo videos, community forums, or DIY troubleshooting tools (like AT&T’s UFix self-service system) can help turn a negative situation into a memorable, brand-positive experience.

Stalking (aka retargeting) may not be the best approach to rebuild a broken customer relationship. @joderama Click To Tweet

Read Adweek’s Forget Retargeting: Here Are 3 Ways to Reclaim Lost Customers on Social Media

Content conclusion

True brand loyalty may be harder to earn these days – and even harder to sustain over the long term. But with the right content creation tools and a commitment to being responsive to evolving needs and preferences, the brownie points your brand can earn from satisfied return customers will be well worth the extra effort.

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