The Apennines were the location of another quake in central Italy. The region borders the east coast or Aegean Sea. The Marches province is north of Rome, about 100 miles. Two small villages were severely damaged. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi pledged 30 Million Euros to aid those affected who will need housing during the rebuilding phase.
This quake follows another quake affecting the region only 2 months ago. The area is a known epicenter of seismic activity.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Proposition 64 on Stateballot
California is not the only state putting the issue of legalizing marijuana use in the state. Four other states are also voting in November. The time has arrived. Californians seek to join other states including Washington and Colorado in decriminalizing use and possession of the weed. Medical marijuana has been legal for a number of years. Users must get a prescription from a medical doctor. That license could cost $30-$100, depending on exact location.
Too many young people have had their lives derailed as a result of a conviction for marijuana -related arrests. Our jails are overcrowded, courts devote a large amount of time to low level misdemeanors and nonviolent crimes such as possession for sale of the weed.
Vote Yes, take a step to end the failed 'war on drugs". Yes, it is still banned by the Federal Government, but maybe they'll finally get the message.
Too many young people have had their lives derailed as a result of a conviction for marijuana -related arrests. Our jails are overcrowded, courts devote a large amount of time to low level misdemeanors and nonviolent crimes such as possession for sale of the weed.
Vote Yes, take a step to end the failed 'war on drugs". Yes, it is still banned by the Federal Government, but maybe they'll finally get the message.
Fall at Lake Tahoe West Shore
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World Series: Cubs v. Indians
As the Series heads to Chicago, it now becomes a best-of-5 matchup. Jake Arrieta, the dependable Cubs pitcher, helped to even the Series at 1 apiece, defeating the host Cleveland team last night. The next 3 games will be played at Wriggly Field in the Windy City, in front of fans who haven't witnessed such activity locally since 1948.
Terry Francona seems up to the task as does his opposing manager Mr. Maddon. Both managers bring a wealth of talent and experience to the field. It's proving to be a classic matchup of worthy rivals from the Upper Midwest.
Terry Francona seems up to the task as does his opposing manager Mr. Maddon. Both managers bring a wealth of talent and experience to the field. It's proving to be a classic matchup of worthy rivals from the Upper Midwest.
Election Near
It has been difficult to avoid this cycle's election clamor. Never has the country had such a choice: either a bombastic neophyte cretin(no offense to cretins) or a seasoned politician with an established record of experience, not the least as an insider for many years while her husband occupied the White House.
Mrs. Clinton turner 69 yesterday while on the campaign trail. mr. Trump turned 70 last June, making this pair 2 of the oldest contenders in American history. Both have lots of baggage, one more than the other: tax returns, Wall St. speeches; the Clinton Foundation, Benghazi, Trump's bankruptcies, Mr. Trump's 3 marriages, Mr. Trump's sexual appetites and boorish behaviors(if not outright criminal); the debate faux pas's, Mr. Clinton's participation; Chelsea Clinton's role at the Foundation, and on and on and on. Polls now award Mrs. Clinton the Presidency, with Mr. Trump an also ran. Congress is another story-it's in play as Republican leaders scramble to salvage something from this unprecedented shift of voter interest. Populism: is it really a dirty word?
Pundits like to throw the term around: a play to voter angst; a play to voter fears; a play to voter needs/desires; a crude take on the uneducated masses. But, it really is only a word, favored by writers as a threat against democracy as readers look south to Latin American politics for a first hand look at the results of "real" populism: Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Here in the US, populism is not much more than the voices of interest groups, those that get heard most often: labor organizations/unions; religious blocs; minority groups/blocs; and business blocs-chambers/lobbyists; and our lovable billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to name 2.
If you're registered to vote(deadline has passed), you are ready to participate. Plan ahead-don't let the weather affect your vote. It is especially important in California with so many propositions on the ballot. We'll look at some of them.
Mrs. Clinton turner 69 yesterday while on the campaign trail. mr. Trump turned 70 last June, making this pair 2 of the oldest contenders in American history. Both have lots of baggage, one more than the other: tax returns, Wall St. speeches; the Clinton Foundation, Benghazi, Trump's bankruptcies, Mr. Trump's 3 marriages, Mr. Trump's sexual appetites and boorish behaviors(if not outright criminal); the debate faux pas's, Mr. Clinton's participation; Chelsea Clinton's role at the Foundation, and on and on and on. Polls now award Mrs. Clinton the Presidency, with Mr. Trump an also ran. Congress is another story-it's in play as Republican leaders scramble to salvage something from this unprecedented shift of voter interest. Populism: is it really a dirty word?
Pundits like to throw the term around: a play to voter angst; a play to voter fears; a play to voter needs/desires; a crude take on the uneducated masses. But, it really is only a word, favored by writers as a threat against democracy as readers look south to Latin American politics for a first hand look at the results of "real" populism: Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Here in the US, populism is not much more than the voices of interest groups, those that get heard most often: labor organizations/unions; religious blocs; minority groups/blocs; and business blocs-chambers/lobbyists; and our lovable billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffet to name 2.
If you're registered to vote(deadline has passed), you are ready to participate. Plan ahead-don't let the weather affect your vote. It is especially important in California with so many propositions on the ballot. We'll look at some of them.
Highway 89 Update
If you have to drive into Tahoe City for anything at all, expect delays. CalTrans crews are feverishly working to finish this season's construction project alongside the lake. Currently, the big delay is at the Blackwood Canyon turnoff. Paving equipment is in action complete with heavy rollers, asphalt dumps, and all the finishers. Stops seem to take about 10 minutes in each direction, with pods of vehicles guided through the cone maze by a CalTrans pickup. Be careful and aware as the lanes shift left and right. Practice a little patience and watch for workers moving about the perimeter.
Weather this weekend looks wet with rain expected. temps are still not low enough for snow on 89, but higher elevations will get some white stuff. Time to switch tires?
Weather this weekend looks wet with rain expected. temps are still not low enough for snow on 89, but higher elevations will get some white stuff. Time to switch tires?
Nevada Race Even: Hech v. Masto for US Senate
Well, Tahoma folks, when you gaze east across the lake, what do you see? A tight race? Actually, you just see the opposite shoreline of the Silver State, out neighbor(s). But, as we know from local media, the Senate race for retiring former pugilist/ jack Mormon Senate minority leader Harry Reid's seat is being hotly contested. Mr. Obama has focused on this race, seeing this as a stepping stone to Democratic control of the upper house of Congress. Mr. Trump appears to be losing ground, especially among women voters in the state. Ms. Masto is expected to do well among Latino voters, although the number of new voters in the group is not great.
Pundits write that the "Reid" machine is working furiously to swing voters to the Democratic candidate. If the voters elect Ms. Masto, she would become the first Latina in the Senate. This race underscores the ambiguity of the outcome on November 8th. Polls indicate a victory for Mrs. Clinton, but the Congressional outcome is far from decided. The House has many more Republican seats in play during this cycle-25. The Senate enough to change the balance to a Democratic majority. Union mambers in Las Vegas are out in force to vote against Trump. Many of its members work for one of Mr. Trump's properties in the gambling mecca. They claim he is not the best employer in town. This outpouring of Democratic voters will aid Ms. Masto's efforts.
These last 2 weeks of campaigning will tilt many races, justifying the heavy spending across the political spectrum.
Pundits write that the "Reid" machine is working furiously to swing voters to the Democratic candidate. If the voters elect Ms. Masto, she would become the first Latina in the Senate. This race underscores the ambiguity of the outcome on November 8th. Polls indicate a victory for Mrs. Clinton, but the Congressional outcome is far from decided. The House has many more Republican seats in play during this cycle-25. The Senate enough to change the balance to a Democratic majority. Union mambers in Las Vegas are out in force to vote against Trump. Many of its members work for one of Mr. Trump's properties in the gambling mecca. They claim he is not the best employer in town. This outpouring of Democratic voters will aid Ms. Masto's efforts.
These last 2 weeks of campaigning will tilt many races, justifying the heavy spending across the political spectrum.
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