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SCOTUS Debate: Why the US Senate should consider Merrick Garland's nomination

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Storified by alibrarian · Mon, Apr 04 2016 02:31:58

In his Rose Garden Introduction of Merrick Garland, President Obama challenged the US Senate to consider Gardner's nomination.
After Justice Antonin Scalia passed away, President Obama vowed to uphold his constitutional right to appoint Merrick Gardner to the US Supreme Court. Mr Garland according to President Obama, is a man who is "equally prepared" to sit on the US Supreme Court. Judge Garland was born in Chicago, Il, graduated from Harvard, clerked Supreme Court Justice William Brennan, was a lawyer, became a federal prosecutor in 1989 who went after corrupt politicians during the 1990s and prosecuted the Oklahoma Bombers
President Obama nominates Merrick Garland for Supreme Court · PBS NewsHour
Judge Garland has met opposition before. In 1997 Republican Senators refused to have him confirmed as an appellate judge. This editorial from 1995 by Senator Joseph Biden tells how Garland has been involved in partisan politics. Biden made the case that if Republicans liked a candidate, and a clear majority favored the nomination, the process should no be stalled.

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WrestleMania 32: Results, updates from biggest night in pro wrestling

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Storified by lehighvalleylive.com · Mon, Apr 04 2016 02:33:41

The kickoff show has started and WrestleMania is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
STILL TO COME: Who will take home the trophy in the prestigous 3rd Annual #AndreBattleRoyal? #WrestleMania https://t.co/5We2Q0OrN4 · WWE
A @WrestleMania Moment indeed courtesy of #TheBigGuy @Ryback22! #WMKickoff #WrestleMania #USTitle https://t.co/Qfk9T6lIHT · WWE WrestleMania
Kalisto defeated Ryback to retain the United States title in the first match of the Kickoff Show.
With an assist from the exposed turnbuckle @KalistoWWE pulls it off to RETAIN the #USTitle! #WrestleMania #WMKickoff https://t.co/BwOLc5wLb8 · WWE
Next up is a 10-women tag match. Team Total Divas (Brie Bella, Natalia, Alicia Fox, Paige and Eva Marie) vs. B.A.D and Blonde (Tamina, Naomi, Lana, Emma and Summer Rae).
Paige jumps on all of her opponents on the outside of the ring.
Brie Bella gets Naomi to tap out to the Yes Lock. Team Total Divas win.
Nikki Bella, who is recovering from neck surgery, comes out to celebrate in her neck brace.
Brie @BellaTwins forces @NaomiWWE to tap out with hubby @WWEDanielBryan's #YESLock! #WrestleMania #WMKickoff https://t.co/8UX2TxDwbg · WWE WrestleMania
Lita announces that the Divas title will now called the women's championship. Winner of tonight's triple threat match between Charlotte, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch will be presented with the new title.
WOW! Say hello to the brand-new @WWE #WomensChampionship presented by @AmyDumas at #WrestleMania! #WMKickoff https://t.co/CxSKnQkRDz · WWE
Final match on the kickoff show is Dudley Boys vs. The Usos.
Dudley Boys going for 3D but then Usos break it up and hit double superkicks. Usos get the win.
Dudleys attack Usos after the match and set up tables. But Usos reverse things and end up doing splashes off the top ropes through the tables on both the Dudleys.
Superkick = LIGHTS OUT for @TestifyDVon as The @WWEUsos get the win! #WrestleMania #WMKickoff https://t.co/IBuOzEr31H · WWE WrestleMania
Over 100,000 members of the @WWEUniverse are bound to fill up @ATTStadium for #WrestleMania! #WMKickoff https://t.co/Tpuh5WniEG · WWE
Corey Graves manages to bring up WrestleMania 3 and Andre the Giant being slammed without mentioning Hulk Hogan.
First up is Intercontinental title ladder match between the champion Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn, Stardust, Sin Cara, The Miz and Zack Ryder.
Owens back drops Zayn on the ladder.

En vivo: Alajuelense vs. Carmelita

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Storified by La Nación · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:18:03

56' Alajuelense controla el partido, pero no genera peligro en el arco de Víctor Bolívar.
Inicia la segunda parte. Alajuelense está venciendo 1-0 a Carmelita.
Finaliza el primer tiempo. Alajuelense derrota 1-0 a Carmelita.
36' Otra vez Dixon remata de cabeza.
34' Remate de Carlos Discua que sale por encima del horizontal. El hondureño se muestra muy participativo en el juego.
Patrick Pemberton ya se cambió los guantes @PuroDeporteLN @nacion https://t.co/7gZ1hL28Mu · Fanny Tayver Marín
23: Kenneth Dixon remata de cabeza y el remate pasó cerca. El manudo ha jugado bien en lo que va de la primera parte.
16' Alajuelense domina el juego y pese a que el Carmen lo intenta con Johnny Woodly y Carlos Hernández no logran inquietar a Patrick Pemberton.
¿Vio el gol de #Alajuelense? Acá está el tanto de Kenneth Dixon @PuroDeporteLN @nacion https://t.co/AEKszZOvYW · Fanny Tayver Marín
Goooool de @ldacr, Kenneth Dixon pone el primero para los manidos. https://t.co/mRLcu8tx9G · David Castillo
8' Gooooool de Kenneth Dixon, el manudo remata en el área y pone el primero para Alajuelense.
4' Remate directo de José Andrés Salvatierra, pero repele bien el portero carmelo Víctor Bolívar
Así se inició el juego entre #Alajuelense y #Carmelita @PuroDeporteLN @nacion https://t.co/R10leZ0FRe · Fanny Tayver Marín
2' Primer remate de Carmelita que sale desviado, Berny Ramírez disparó fuera del áre, pero el balón salió por encima del arco.

O Presidente dá camisola Lionel Messi til filhas de Obama

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Storified by camisolas de futebol baratas| camisolas 1º equipamento |2º equipamento alternativo · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:18:47

Presidente Mauricio Macri chegou emWashington, DC e vem trazendo presentes: Camisolasde Futebol Baratas tendo o número de Messi 10 e os nomes das filhas dopresidente dos EUA, Barack Obama, Sasha e Malia.
Ao visitar Argentina na semana passada,Obama confessou att suas duas meninas seriam gostava de conhecer o astro defutebol, homens han não kan arranjar isso. Messi disse mais tarde att seriahavebeen uma honra conhecer o presidente Obama e sua família.
Selvom duas meninas não Kan atender aestrela Argentina, eles Også modtage o dom do céu com o presidente MauricioMacri trouxe Camisola Lionel Messi.Durante a visita de Obama ele mesmo era dotado de uma camisola de corrida,Buenos Aires prefeito Horacio Rodríguez Larreta e com uma cidade camisola RiverPlate Larreta segundo em comando, Diego Santilli. Apesar da ampla curiosidade,Obama recusou dois revelar a sua preferência por enten rio ou Boca.

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#PanamaPapers en Costa Rica

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Publicaciones de medios y de mencionados por la investigación global sobre documentos filtrados a @Mossfon sobre sus clientes en offshores que hizo @ICIJorg divulgados en Costa Rica por @SemanarioU y @DataBaseAR de @ameliarueda #PanamaPapersCR

Storified by Any Pérez · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:19:02

Visión crítica sobre #PanamaPapers: Exembajador británico y escritor Craig Murray critica filtrado de datos de los grandes medios: "The filtering of this Mossack Fonseca information by the corporate media follows a direct western governmental agenda. There is no mention at all of use of Mossack Fonseca by massive western corporations or western billionaires – the main customers. And the Guardian is quick to reassure that “much of the leaked material will remain private.”
What do you expect? The leak is being managed by the grandly but laughably named “International Consortium of Investigative Journalists”, which is funded and organised entirely by the USA’s Center for Public Integrity. Their funders include
Ford Foundation
Carnegie Endowment
Rockefeller Family Fund
W K Kellogg Foundation
Open Society Foundation (Soros)
among many others. Do not expect a genuine expose of western capitalism. The dirty secrets of western corporations will remain unpublished.
Expect hits at Russia, Iran and Syria and some tiny “balancing” western country like Iceland. A superannuated UK peer or two will be sacrificed – someone already with dementia.
The corporate media – the Guardian and BBC in the UK – have exclusive access to the database which you and I cannot see. They are protecting themselves from even seeing western corporations’ sensitive information by only looking at those documents which are brought up by specific searches such as UN sanctions busters. Never forget the Guardian smashed its copies of the Snowden files on the instruction of MI6.
What if they did Mossack Fonseca database searches on the owners of all the corporate media and their companies, and all the editors and senior corporate media journalists? What if they did Mossack Fonseca searches on all the most senior people at the BBC? What if they did Mossack Fonseca searches on every donor to the Center for Public Integrity and their companies?
What if they did Mossack Fonseca searches on every listed company in the western stock exchanges, and on every western millionaire they could trace?"
Declaraciones a agencia EFE de @ramonfonsecamor, fundador de @Mossfon y asesor (con licencia desde este mes) de la presidencia de Panamá.
"#PanamaPapers, las víctimas del offshore". El negocio del bufete Mossack Fonseca https://t.co/0PpH6EBlfK vía @YouTube · Periodistascr
Infografía: Las cifras de #PanamaPapers https://t.co/2WTalKaY1L #PoderososAlDesnudo #SaqueadoresMex https://t.co/dfffVMjakp · Proceso
#panamapapers La investigación periodística global más grande de la historia revela detalles de Costa Rica https://t.co/CwM3LzpThB · ameliarueda
Carta de presentación de @ernesto763 "Costa Rica y la cultura offshore"
"La edición especial que presentamos hoy en UNIVERSIDAD es el resultado de cinco meses de trabajo de un equipo de reporteros, diseñadores y fotógrafos que se sumergieron en la mayor filtración de datos que exploró el periodismo nacional.
El Consorcio Internacional de Periodistas de Investigación (ICIJ por sus siglas en inglés) suministró acceso a una gigantesca filtración de los archivos del bufete panameño Mossack Fonseca, que obtuvo el periódico alemán Süddeutsche Zeitung.
En Costa Rica, ICIJ compartió, en exclusiva, el acceso a esta información con UNIVERSIDAD y DataBase, unidad de investigación deAmeliaRueda.com. Cada medio investigó los datos de manera independiente.
Los hallazgos de esta investigación global fueron reporteados por 300 periodistas de todo el mundo y los publicamos a partir de hoy de manera simultánea en Le Monde, The Guardian, L’Espresso, BBC Panorama y la cadena de televisión UNIVISIÓN, entre otros.
El bufete Mossack Fonseca tiene oficinas en los principales paraísos fiscales del mundo y se presenta ante sus clientes como especialistas en crear “vehículos corporativos” para eludir el pago de impuestos.
Entre sus clientes aparecen personas del círculo cercano del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin, el rey Salman de Arabia Saudita y el narcotraficante mexicano Rafael Caro Quintero.
La firma es investigada ahora por su relación con los escándalos por el pago de sobornos a políticos brasileños y españoles.
La filtración permitió el acceso a 74.958 documentos relacionados con Costa Rica, copia de 56.876 correos electrónicos, 9.858 imágenes en PDF, 3.851 imágenes en formato TIFF, 119
planillas de Excel y 511 documentos de Word.
Lo que revela este gigantesco mar de archivos no son necesariamente delitos, aunque, según especialistas consultados, algunos registros muestran conductas que rozan el ordenamiento jurídico.
Los archivos filtrados de Mossack Fonseca muestran un fenómeno de enorme interés público por sus consecuencias sociales, económicas y políticas, claves para entender la Costa Rica contemporánea.
La filtración desnuda el enorme esfuerzo, legal, económico, intelectual y logístico que realiza un grupo de políticos, empresarios y banqueros de Costa Rica para transferir su capital al extranjero, aprovechar ventajas fiscales domésticas y sortear al máximo el pago de impuestos en territorio costarricense.
Las actividades descritas en estos correos electrónicos, actas de junta directiva, transferencias y copias de las acciones para controlar empresas radicadas en paraísos fiscales son -en su mayoría- actos legales.
Pero vistos en conjunto son el retrato de una conducta social, de una cultura. Y resultan un buen insumo para explicar por qué en Costa Rica la evasión y elusión fiscal alcanzan el 8% del PIB, según un estudio efectuado por el Ministerio de Hacienda con la metodología de FMI.
Este fenómeno está íntimamente relacionado con otros temas vitales en la Costa Rica actual: el déficit fiscal y la recaudación tributaria.
Los invito a leer la primera entrega de esta investigación sobre la Costa Rica offshore.
Ernesto Rivera
Director
http://bit.ly/1M8YQO5
Análisis #PanamaPapersCR de @semanarioU
@semanarioU sobre los datos de Costa Rica: "A nivel doméstico, los archivos de Mossack Fonseca sobre Costa Rica son la filtración de datos más voluminosa que haya explorado el periodismo nacional.
La filtración permitió el acceso a 74.958 documentos relacionados a Costa Rica, que incluyen copias de 56.876 correos electrónicos, 9.858 imágenes en PDF, 3.851 imágenes en formato TIFF, 119 planillas de Excel y 511 documentos de Word.
Se trata de copias de correos electrónicos, acciones nominativas y al portador, cheques, constitución de sociedades, fi deicomisos y corporaciones, pasaportes, informes legales, facturas, contratos y estados de cuenta que intercambiaron los empresarios costarricenses, sus abogados, secretarias y contadores con los funcionarios de Mossack Fonseca.
"Durante los últimos meses un equipo de UNIVERSIDAD efectuó un sobrevuelo a ese enorme mar de información y profundizó en un grupo de casos que, por la relevancia pública de las personas o empresas mencionadas, resulta material de interés público. También se incluyeron aquellos casos en donde en el intercambio de correos y documentos se alude explícitamente a maniobras o estrategias para ocultar el trasiego de fondos o para eludir o evadir el pago de impuestos en Costa Rica."

WA Museum (9)

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Storified by Western Australian Museum · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:19:07

It's really fall. Couldn't believe it 😉 #australia #westernaustralia #perth #autumn #fall · instagram.com
Chillaxed vibes in Perth, I'm taking a day off work (well almost). Happy Monday! #perth #westernaustralia #ilovemondays #happymonday #choosefreedom #digitalnomad · instagram.com
Indulge me for one more picture from the Food Truck Rumble last weekend. These are the pulled pork tacos from Mezcal Food Truck. Beautiful to the eye and the taste buds! #taco #pulledpork #pulledporktacos #foodtruck #foodtruckrumble #perth #food #streetfood #gimmeprotein · instagram.com
📚🏃🏿💨 · instagram.com
https://t.co/4sjYZQ12vN showcasing some 3D "Beacon Virtua" of building interiors and whole island #AAA38 #Roaring40s https://t.co/qZmITuquAx · Sara
Behind enemy cekodok #HMASOVENS #subamrine · instagram.com
Hoping you will be able to join us for #MuseumEdOz tonight Tues 5 April @ 7.30 AEST #Intangible Cultural Heritage https://t.co/7IoBoUEa2j · Heritage People
#auction find!!! Cleaning all the #mouse #shit and dust out of them and then it's up on the wall!!! #SELANG #museum #thebest #antique #perth #westernaustralia #australia #collectors #collection #collecting #shells #wamuseum #special #yay #timeconsuming #passion #glee · instagram.com
#auction find!!! Cleaning all the #mouse #shit and dust out of them and then it's up on the wall!!! #SELANG #museum #thebest #antique #perth #westernaustralia #australia #collectors #collection #collecting #shells #wamuseum #special #yay #timeconsuming #passion #glee · instagram.com
British Arms Hotel, only 3.2m wide #britisharmshotel #kalgoorlie #westernaustralia #roadtrip #awesomeclouds #clouds #nofilter · instagram.com
Such a great museum at Kalgoorlie Boulder · instagram.com
This is the Ivanhoe head frame from the mine of the same name, now at the Western Australia Museum, #Kalgoorlie #nofilter #westernaustralia #australia #wamuseum #museum #mining #goldfields #travel #travelblogger #blogger #instaplace #travelling #tourist #traveling #instatravel #travelingram #trip #travel #travelgram #wanderlust #bucketlist #backpacking #iphone #digitalnomad #roundtheworld #rtw #socialnomad #photooftheday #picoftheday · instagram.com
Yes I did. Grilled to the Mac: 3 cheese Mac and cheese toastie. #grilledtothemac #foodtruckrumble #foodtruck #macaroniandcheese #macandcheese #notguilty · instagram.com
See you at The Rumble! Tomorrow 11-2, in The Arts & Crafts Laneway Market. #Repost @foodtruckrumble with @repostapp. ・・・ PERTH, ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE? The official ‪#‎FoodTruckRumble‬ 2016 poster is here! Thank you so much to @breemateljan for her amazing work in designing this Urban Playground at the #PerthCulturalCentre. Food Truck Rumble celebrates the local food truck scene and also shares what's great about Perth, bringing people together in a vibrant social atmosphere where they connect with food, music, culture and art. New to the Rumble this year is an Urban Hawker Centre, Art and Crafts Laneway Market, @coolperthnights local music stage, @rtrfm DJs spinning tunes throughout the day, Pop-Up Bar with @ltcreatures and the Rumble will be taking over the @wamuseum Gardens. The biggest breakdancing competition THE RUMBLE - 2vs2 BBOY/BGIRL COMP returns and there will also be a James Street Food Off! @bikevalet is going to make it easier to ‪#‎RidetotheRumble‬ and a new website from @monkstudio is coming soon. More details on EVERYTHING SOON! 19 more sleeps!‪#‎EatDrinkPerth‬ ‪#‎Perth‬ @perthcityaus · instagram.com
Who will #RidetotheRumble this Sunday? Make sure you hashtag #RidetotheRumble and share with us your wheels. The @bikevalet 'Wheel of Prizes' will be stationed at the @wamuseum Gardens so stop by and spin to win! Please note: The Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma is on tomorrow as well and the southbound lanes of both the Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways will be closed to all traffic from Hodges Drive through to Thomas Road between the hours of 4.00am and 11.00am. Check the website for more information on road closures https://www.freewaybikehike.com.au/contact-us/road-closures · instagram.com

#ThisIsUOW

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From day one to graduation (and every lunch-stealing duck in between), life at UOW is full of special moments. So tag your photos with #ThisIsUOW to share those moments with us, and thousands of other UOW fans.

Storified by University of Wollongong · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:19:26

In a landmark proof-of-concept experiment, Australian researchers have used a handheld 3D printing pen to ‘draw’ human stem cells. The device and biocompatible ink is designed to allow surgeons to sculpt customised cartilage implants during surgery. #ThisisUOW · University of Wollongong
Back at it again with the constant Rosetta's 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 get your fix for mid session study! // #espressowarriors #espressowarriorsuow #latteart #uow #thisisuow #wollongong #cafe #houseblend · espressowarriors_uow
Hot cross buns may have gone out of festivity but you can have equally warm toasties, cereal and fresh fruits at #uowwellbeing #brekkiebar tomorrow 8am outside #uowlibrary. To complete a great morning thoroughly, our yoga class with Ambarissa @thriveonyoga welcomes you all to a hatha vinyasa and meditation practice. CSE Activity Room, 930 to 11am. See you there! . . . . . . #uowyoga #thisisuow #uowstudentlife #freefood #freeyogaclass #relax #students #destress #health #uow #community #free #meditation #uowtv #uowwellbeing #humansofuow #welovethegong #Wollongong #uowfes #ilovefood #breakfast #coffee #hotbuns #nomnomnom #easter #thecross · UOW Yoga & Meditation Club
Tune into @triple_j 📻 tonight from 8pm to hear @artvssciencemusic amazing set that was recorded at UOW UniBar last month. 📷 @chris_frape_photo #thisisuow #liveatthewireless ·
"While I always wanted to move away from my hometown, I just assumed I would find myself at a regional university closer to home. Then I visited UOW as part of a school excursion last year and it was a total game-changer. I put my heart and soul into my studies, desperate to make it into my dream uni. I was accepted via early admission for two degrees, a Bachelor of Science Education and a Bachelor of Psychological Science…It was tough to decide, but I ended up choosing Science Education and so far I'm really enjoying it. My hometown, Grafton, is roughly an 8 hour drive from Wollongong so my next order of business was finding accommodation. I was lucky enough to get my first room preference at Kooloobong Village on campus, and it's been fantastic. I think being really prepared (like applying early for accommodation, signing up for updates) made everything far less stressful, and I've settled into my new life really well. It's been great to finally break out of the small bubble that is Grafton and meet new people and try new things in a new place. I know moving out at 18 can be considered pretty young, but I've always considered myself an independent person and living away from home on my own has so far been an amazing experience, I love it. I do miss Grafton sometimes, but I don't think I could've picked a better city to move to. Life here is great!" - Dana, 18, Grafton NSW (Photo is of the Grafton Bendy Bridge with a 'Flame Tree' in the foreground) · Moving to UOW
Another beautiful day on campus... if you're a duck. #ThisIsUOW #uowstudentlife #ducksofUOW · UOWStudentLife
What a beautiful day for our Thursday yoga class with Alan. So far all our Thursday classes have been blessed with sunshine. Thankfulness for real. . . . . . #thankfulness #thisisuow #yoga #yogainspiration #yogaeverywhere #uowstudentlife #yogaeverydamnday #students #clubs #society #wellness #bluesky #photo #asana #free #stretchitout #thesweatlife #fitness · UOW Yoga & Meditation Club
The birdies are getting ready! 5 weeks till show!! 🐧🎭 @lukestanishwesky #ThisIsUOW #birdlanduow #bperf · Kobi Taylor-forder
How did you start your friday? #mmmdonut #friyay #ThisIsUOW #uowstudentlife @rush2 @uowunicentre · UOWStudentLife
Happy April 1st lovelies! Time to channel all those good vibes and positive energy and make this YOUR month! Do things that make you happy, be kind to yourself, take time out when you need it and chase your dreams and make dreams come true! Be grateful for everything that's happened on your journey so far and be open to all the possibilities ahead of you Xxx #nutritionmunch #munchonmindfulness #radiate #love #innerbeauty #sunshine #happiness #goodvibesonly #thisisuow #friday #friyay #mindfulmoments #grateful #thisisyourjourney #yougotthis #stayfocused #beopentoreceive ☀️💖☀️💖☀️💖☀️💖☀️💖☀️ · Chantelle Marie Clare
The birdies are getting ready! 5 weeks till show!! 🐧🎭 @lukestanishwesky #ThisIsUOW #birdlanduow #bperf · Kobi Taylor-forder
@uowyoga is here at @wellatworkuow Health & Wellbeing Expo. Come grab a timetable and find out exciting collaborative events we have next week with @uowfes , #uowwellbeing , @boomerangbags , @iilandcare #conservationvolunteersaustralia and more! . . #uowyoga #thisisuow #uowstudentlife #wellatworkuow #expo #students #healthylifestyle #health #uow #community #free #uowfes #uowtv #humansofuow #welovethegong #Wollongong #visitwollongong #boomerangbags · UOW Yoga & Meditation Club
Thanks for my awesome peacock feather in a teeny tiny bottle pendant @undercoverwalrus. I've been eyeing it off for weeks and finally had enough spare change on me to purchase. My daughter will love it 😍👧🏽 Love #marketalley #wednesday #uow #supportlocalbusiness #ThisIsUOW #gongspotting #wollongong #illawarra · Wollongong, My Hometown ❤️
First assessment done and dusted 👐🏼 #uow#thisisuow#art#assessment#mapping#indigenous#heritage#model#thankssis · Matilda Den
Please donate and support an important cause. Link is in my bio #beyondbluebash #beyondblue #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #university #uowsouthernhighlands #southernhighlandsstudents #thisisuow #uowstudentlife #communityengagement #mossvale #fundraisinglegend #everythingcounts · Callie Sims
Rerurning to @uow and starting the week in the best way with free yoga class at 930am, CSE Activity room. If you are lucky, Ambarissa may even bless you with her guitar and singing after yoga. Be there. #UOWYOGA #thisisuow #thankfulness #yoga #yogainspiration #yogaeverywhere #uowstudentlife #yogaeverydamnday #students #clubs #society #wellness #light #photo #asana #free #stretchitout #thesweatlife #fitness · UOW Yoga & Meditation Club
more tabs than Google Chrome #engineering #thisisUOW · Sami H
Sometimes yogis brunch like it's..... EASTER! #uowyoga #meccacoffee #easterbrunch #thisisuow #weekendbrunch #nocoffeenoprana #vegan #fermentedfoods #handmadeceramic #BoomerangBags #brunch #weekend #healthyeating #healthyfood · UOW Yoga & Meditation Club
I don't know about anyone else but I always need a plan to set plans in motion, otherwise I am extremely unmotivated. By writing down some sort of sequence or study schedule, I'm able to stay on top of what I need to. Along with this, I have a weekly schedule for study and a weekly exercise schedule (which sadly I haven't been doing due to well- laziness obviously) I find that splitting up what I need to do really helps in the long run. #homework #study #thisisuow #workinghard #hardlyworking #schedule #studyhard #uni #unistudent #suffering #highlights #notthehairkind #motivation #studyinspo #studyspo · Annelil Desille
Easters project: An outdoor bar built from an old pallet. Designed to be able to enjoy a cold glass of goon after a strenuous day at uni...or after any day for that matter...#unit228 #thisisUOW #diypalletfurniture · Tiger 🐯

Zoe Saldana's New Biopic is Getting Slammed...And It's Not Even Out Yet

A History of the World in 100 Objects

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Storified by Western Australian Museum · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:20:07

From Japan . · instagram.com
Instagram photo by 陈燕平 * Apr 3, 2016 at 1:32pm UTC · instagram.com
war shields 96/100 🔫👮🔱 #100objects #perthmuseum #perthisok #papuanewguinea #britishmuseum · instagram.com
A History of the World in 100 Objects: Prepare to be enamored as you step into an exhibition that takes you around the world over the last 2 million years of human history. The pure ingenuity of mankind will surely leave you amazed. #culturecounts #humanhistory @wamuseum · instagram.com
This is an amazing exhibition that somehow enables you to travel through more than 3000 years of history in just one hour. If you're in Perth (or London after this) go there! It's better than all the history lessons I had in high school. Why is it that history lessons focus on wars and emperors but not so much on how societies, religions and the globalized economy evolved? Or was I just too young to grasp that? #history #ahistoryoftheworldin100objects #perth #wamuseum · instagram.com
Buddha 👌🏼 · instagram.com
Love having #FoodTruckRumble at the Perth ... · Perth Food Truck Rumble
Sunday afternoon with Assyrian relief from Nineveh. #britishmuseum #ancient #design #wamuseum #nineveh #antiquities #museum #archaeology #sculpture #classicalworld #classicalart #ancientworld #basrelief · instagram.com
#Buddha #seatedbuddahfromGandhara #stone #ahistoryoftheworldin100objects #100objects #100objectsoftheworld #enlightenment #westernaustralianmuseum #sundaymorning #perthcity #happylife · instagram.com
#statueofMithras #persianreligion #sungod #westernaustralianmuseum #100objectsoftheworld #100objects #happylife #history #britishmuseum #sundaymorning #friends #perthcity #wamuseum · instagram.com
#Mochewarriorpot #southamerica #wamuseum #peru #100objects #100objectsoftheworld #westernaustralianmuseum #Mochepeople #Mocheelite #iwillnoteatmybroccoli #sundaymorning #perthfoodtruckrumble #foootruckrumble #perthculturalcentre #happylife · instagram.com
And another shot with @mealsyg @fremantleartscentre @wamuseum @kristabellporter · instagram.com
Warakurna Artists' @kristabellporter taking a tour of @wamuseum with other amazing #facrevealed PD art workers from WA. Thanks for the image @gee_iseger and the tour of your world. @fremantleartscentre · instagram.com
Finally got to see a History of the world in 100 objects · instagram.com
Beautiful yet creepy Javanese puppets in A History of the World in 100 Objects · instagram.com
Favourite object in A History of the World in 100 Objects... #namaste #buddha #artefacts #britishmuseum · instagram.com
Love having #FoodTruckRumble at the Perth Cultural Centre so that people can check out special exhibitions in between eating! Visit the @pica_perth 'Secret Garden Art Exhibition' (free entry). Discover A History of the World in 100 Objects, Special Exhibition at the @wamuseum (get 20% discount with codeword RUMBLE) - the Museum will be open until 7:30PM on Sunday for the Rumble!! Browse through the @statelibraryofwesternaustralia "Unfinished Business" photography exhibition (free entry). Talk a walk to the @artgallerywa to see WA Focus - TR + AS + JW // Year 12 Perspectives 2015 (free entry). When was the last time you visited one of the Cultural Institutions at the Perth Cultural Centre? #Perth · instagram.com
A history of the world in 100 objects a must see. Thanks @wamuseum https://t.co/uK0PHdKhc4 · Christina Davies

Jon Jones Busted for drag racing. Violates parole

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Embattled UFC star gets in trouble with the law again after being reinstated by the UFC

Storified by Jay · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:20:08

Jon Jones remains in custody, has hearing scheduled for Thursday morning https://t.co/U8ZDgAkyyk https://t.co/KksxADXxqf · Marc Raimondi

"A New Fix: Heroin Coverage" Live Tweet

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Play-by-play of one of the sessions at the Region 4/5 SPJ Conference

Storified by Kimmi Baston · Tue, Apr 05 2016 03:20:22

The opening video hit home with visuals of just how bad heroin's hold on society is. https://t.co/JFwJTxpNE7 · Kimmi Baston
In response to an audience question, the panelists share tough stories of addicts they've spoken to. https://t.co/p6mmASUdZH · Kimmi Baston
This session's audience is full of questions about how the heroin epidemic got out of control. #SPJCincyConf https://t.co/TSpauYad2E · Kimmi Baston

The Most Exquisite and Creative Interior Designer Dubai Magda Nahas

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The most enchanting and most prestigious home decorator Miss.Magda Nahas has much experience in interior designing and home decoration services in Dubai. She is well-versed with new and most creative ideas for purposeful implementation by her vast expertise on crafting new and innovative ways.

Storified by jadisinteriors · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:39:44

Interior designing is a vital part of any building particularly since the inside is the place most exercises occur. It is additionally imperative in light of the fact that the look of a room can manage the state of mind of the general population in it. A dull room does not bring out sentiments of fervor or energy and in this manner dull hues would not be suitable for retail locations where you need individuals to be amped up for purchasing products.

Being one of the top visitor destinations, Dubai is made considering an assortment of societies so as to suit everybody's necessities. In light of this, Dubai interior design is entirely endless and rich. All together for your business to emerge from the numerous contenders, it needs to have a sure exceptional and engaging angle that the contenders don't have.

One of the methods for making your business shop or your office to emerge is by putting resources into great inside outline stylistic theme. Getting a decent expert organization to do the inside configuration of your office or business could be the motivation behind why your business pulls in more consideration. There are a few sorts of inside plans that you can look over. The sort that you picked ought to be directed by the task itself and the temperament that you need to summon inside the room. A percentage of the choices that you may be offered are expressed beneath.

Excellent: more often than not this kind of outline mirrors conventional types of inside configuration. It is normally extremely tasteful and complex and incorporates a considerable measure of embellishments. It likewise taking into account the thought of parity and impeccable symmetry and in this manner there must be a reasonable point of convergence in the room. Current: this kind of style fuses a ton of sharp particular lines and in extremely moderate regarding enrichments particularly contrasted with the excellent stylistic layout. It additionally incorporates a ton of metals and chromes in its plans.
Craftsmanship stylistic theme: this kind of style is extremely creative and it includes the utilization of brilliant hues and geometric shapes. Workmanship stylistic layout can be uproarious making it useful for drawing in consideration. On the other hand, for a few organizations it might be too noisy and diverting.

Green inside outline: this is a standout amongst the latest sorts of inside configuration styles. It essentially rotates around the standards of manageability. All materials that are you utilized as a part of the enrichments are all materials that advance a supportable domain.

There is a great deal that must be considered before you can settle for a specific style. Keeping in mind the end goal to settle on an educated choice, it is constantly imperative and fundamental that you get guidance from an expert. An expert inside originator won't just demonstrate to you the assortment of alternatives that you have, however will likewise let you know about the upsides and downsides of picking distinctive styles so you settle on a very much educated choice.
Numerous individuals expect that utilizing an inside fashioner is entirely costly however the fact of the matter is that you can get the administrations of an inside architect at an exceptionally moderate cost. Likewise, take note of that great Dubai inside configuration is a speculation on your part on the grounds that if your business gives out an inviting and agreeable feel, it will hold clients returning over and over.
About the Author:
Miss. Magda Nahas is very senior and thorough professional Interior designer Dubai. What recognizes Magda is her ability and affectability to peruse and comprehend the goal of the client. She has the vast experience of designing and decorating homes. Fortified by her expert experience and quest for new difficulties, Magda's mission for flawlessness, regard for subtle elements and refinement has made JADIS into one of the finest and most remarkable Interior design company in UAE.

Be A Hero, Become a Donor!

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"Our mission is to empower, educate, and provide opportunities for people to 'recycle their bodies' through bone marrow, blood, organ/tissue, and cord blood donation. Because life saving is everyone’s business!" -BAHBAD

Storified by katyschneider11 · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:39:49

Background:


The foundation Be a Hero, Become a Donor (BAHBAD) was started in order to raise awareness about becoming a donor and what it means to save a life! The inspiration for this cause was by a boy named Evan Cousineau, who was 9 ½ when diagnosed with ALD (adrenoleukodystrophy). ALD is a genetic disease that affects 1 in 18,000 people, most commonly in boys and men. This brain disorder destroys the myelin sheath that surrounds the brains neurons.

This devastating deadly disease shows up suddenly and continues to regress. First, they begin to show behavioral problems, such as concentrating and head pains. As the disease worsens, so do the symptoms. These include: blindness and deafness, seizures, loss of muscle control, and progressive dementia. Usually within 2-5 years from diagnosis, the patient regresses into a downward spiral, which leads either to permanent disability or death.
A Mother's Quest: BAHBAD.Org · Gina Cousineau
Evan Cousineau’s story is especially close to my heart. Before Evan was diagnosed with this horrific disease, he played water polo on the same SoCal 10&under coed club team as me! He was a crazy, funny, loud 7 year-old who brought so much spirit to our team. A few years after that team went their separate ways, I hear about Evans amazing fight for his life. It was absolutely heart breaking when we heard about this smiling, full of life child, being taken at such a young age!
As I got older, I heard about his family getting involved with this organization that revolves around saving lives of people in need, just like Evan! What a great foundation to be apart of!

Recently, I helped run a blood stem cell and bone marrow donation drive at SDSU. Here we got to inform people about the importance of the blood and bone marrow donations, along with getting 80 new individuals put on the donator registry! It was a huge success!
Happening right now!! San Diego State's women's water polo team hosting a bone marrow drive! Visit our website on for event details and how to support our cause. www.bahbad.org #sdsu #sdsuwaterpolo #bahbad #deletebloodcancer #bonemarrow #savelives #donate #register #swab · Be A Hero Become A Donor

Blood Donations:


“1 out of 3 individuals will need blood in theirlifetime”(BAHBAD). At some point in your life, you or someone you know will need blood! A family member, a friend, a neighbor, co-worker may need a blood transfusion. The need for blood is constant from emergency hospital procedures to battles with chronic diseases; however, the supply of blood is not. The only way to fulfill this demand for blood is with volunteer blood donors who want to save lives!
Your community is depending on you!
A great way to give back, and do your part in community service! You have a self-generating resource of blood that can be generously given to those who need in most.

You’ll make a huge difference in such little time!
In about an hour, you could have completed a mini-physical, health interview, and donate blood! The actual donation time is approximately 10 minutes, and in less than 10 days your blood will be saving lives!

If not you, then who?
Accidents happen… your family, friends, and neighbors are counting on you! Cardiac patients depend on these transfusions to save their lives. Also, premature infants come into this world needing blood to survive, and depend on your donations to save them!
WHO: Every blood donor is a hero · World Health Organization

Bone Marrow Donations:


There are a great amount of diseases that are now treatable or curable through bone marrow transplantation. Every one of these patients are in need of a donor; however, only 30% will be a match to their sibling, leaving 70% of patients in need of an unrelated donor! That’s where you as a donor gets to step in and potentially save a life! Somewhere out there you have a genetic twin, and they may need you to save them one day.

The odds of matching with a patient are extremely slim. But, by placing yourself on the national registry, you have the possibility of getting a call so you can to save a life! It’s like winning the life saving lottery!
75% of the cases will need Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) donation. This is non-surgical, outpatient procedure that collects blood stem cells through the bloodstream. The blood will be taken from one arm, passed through a machine, which separates the blood and the stem cells, then passes the blood back into the other arm.
For about 25% of patients, they will need bone marrow donation, which generally occurs when involving a child. This is a surgical procedure preformed under anesthesia, so there is no pain, and lasting 1-2 hours at the most. The marrow cells are collected using a syringe from the back of the hipbone.
“Bone marrow donation is extremely painful”…. FALSE!
If you are the lucky individual who happens to be the exact genetic match to another human being, you will be called and asked to come infor a marrow donation. This is a small outpatient procedure, which uses a local anesthetic. The doctors would take the marrow out of the top of the pelvic bone, without any incisions by using a needle. The patient would be in and out of the hospital within an average of 4 hours. The individual will feel soreness after the minor procedure, but it won’t last more than a few days. Many say it feels like you had a big ‘leg day’ at the gym. This one procedure where minimal soreness occurs, is a small price to pay in order to save another humans life!
How To Become A Bone Marrow Donor · Delete Blood Cancer DKMS

How Can YouBecome A Donor?


1. Go to the BAHBAD website and scroll down the home page
2. At the bottom is a link to ‘Get Started’
3. Click the link and follow the directions!
4. You will receive an envelope in the mail that has a set of directions
5. Inside is two separate swabs, one for your right cheek and one for your left
6. Unwrap the first swab and rub the inside of your cheek for 30 seconds
7. Repeat with the second swab on the other cheek
8. Place both swabs into the envelope and seal it
9. Fill out the paper with your information and send the package back to the foundation
10. You are an official registered donor!
-Maybe you'll be the next winner of the life saving lottery-



Tweets of the Night// #PORatSAC

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Storified by Trail Blazers · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:40:16

Soooo, @CJMcCollum huh? #RipCity #CSNBlazers https://t.co/WHhOQ92RB5 · Jeff Rust
Cramen #PORatSAC #RipCity https://t.co/PFdBTXOwoG · Team Mom

St John Annual Appeal

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Storified by St John NZ · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:40:23

You can never be too young to learn some first aid skills, as Kayla-Rose learned yesterday. Thanks to her and her mum and the team at the Murihiku Young Parents Learning Centre in Invercargill, who did their 'Be Seen for Team Green'. ^IH If you'd like to donate online, or find out more about why we're fundraising, visit www.stjohnappeal.org.nz · St John New Zealand
It was a busy day on Monday 4 April at Barton Rural School in Timaru. As well as mufti the kids had green games, including green jelly eating with chopsticks, and green balloon races. They also had a look round an ambulance thanks to Territory Manager Darryn Grigsby. The kids raised over $170 for the St John Annual Appeal. If you'd like to donate online, or find out more about why we're fundraising, visit www.stjohnappeal.org.nz · St John New Zealand
Huge thanks to the kids and teachers at St Andrews Primary School in St Andrews, South Canterbury. The school held a green-themed mufti day on 23 March and raised $114 for St John. This money was raised by the kids themselves. St Andrews Primary is one of 70 schools in the South Island supporting the Annual Appeal this year. If you'd like to donate online, or find out more about why we're fundraising, visit www.stjohnappeal.org.nz · St John New Zealand
The Annual Appeal spirit is everywhere, including in Waitaki. These fantastic and very noticeable displays are on the main street in Kurow. Thanks to Farmlands Cooperative Society Limited and Four Square Supermarkets for their support of the Annual Appeal, and well done to the Waitaki Area Committee for their excellent promotion. If you'd like to donate online, or find out more about why we're fundraising, visit www.stjohnappeal.org.nz · St John New Zealand
House of Travel Tauranga with Rialto Cinemas Tauranga proudly support St John’s Annual Appeal. Hunt for the Wilderpeople charity screening Sunday 10 April from 7.15pm, tickets only $20. Get yours today by emailing andyl@stjohn.org.nz or susieb@hot.co.nz ^GM · St John New Zealand
Watch Lucy's incredible and emotional story. A wife and mother of six whose heroic act almost cost her her life. Donate today to our Annual Appeal at http://ow.ly/10eQZd ^BS · St John New Zealand
Tomorrow our Annual Appeal kicks off. However you may have already seen our new TV ad featuring Intensive Care Paramedic, Lilah. If you havent here it is. ^BS · St John New Zealand
Our annual appeal begins this Monday and will run until 10 April. Help us buy new ambulances and lifesaving equipment by donating at http://ow.ly/109MPp · St John New Zealand
Well done to all those supporters of St John in Nelson who took part in the 'Leap for Team Green'. Check out the great video and story in the Nelson Mail (link below). Over $8,000 has been raised so far, a great effort. ^IH http://ow.ly/109wP8 · St John New Zealand
St John Emergency Medical Technician Monique Gore dropped off appeal collection buckets and posters to Rebel Sport staff Clayton Barry, Lani Simpson and Joseph Smith. Briscoes and Rebel Sport stores nationwide will be collecting for St John Annual Appeal 4-10 April. Thank you very much for the support! ^RW · St John New Zealand
Visit the team at the Lower Hutt Opportunity Shop, Dudley Street, for quality second hand good and an awesome annual appeal raffle. All prizes were donated by local business, tickets are $2 each drawn on Saturday 9th April. ^GM · St John New Zealand
Our wonderful friends at Z Energy are helping us fundraise during this year’s annual appeal. Zip into your local Z station to pick up a pack of our cool ambulance plasters for only $3.50! All funds raised go towards delivering the essential St John services in your community. ^BS · St John New Zealand
Huntly Opportunity Shop volunteers are ready to go with their new appeal collection box on the counter of their very busy store. Photo: (left to right) Carol Palmer, Scott Walters, Sherrie Keeley, Eileen Thesiger and Wahine Tumai-Bright.^RW · St John New Zealand
Nga Simona has received his St John Annual Appeal poster for inside his bus. Thanks to NZ Bus for supporting our appeal by displaying our posters in 831 buses throughout the Auckland area. St John Annual Appeal 4-10 April. ^RW · St John New Zealand
Just 14 days till St John Annual Appeal. St John Northern Region has gone green, sending out donation buckets, stickers and posters to our collecting areas across the region. St John Annual Appeal 4-10 April. ^RW · St John New Zealand
Ever wanted to abseil a 4-storey building? Well here's your chance! Leap for Team Green is happening on Thursday 31 March at Nelson Fire Station. All you need to do is raise a minimum of $500 for St John and then have the courage to do it! Contact Sarah McCabe at sarah.mccabe@stjohn.org.nz to register. Well done Matt Stringer from ASB who is one of several people who’ve volunteered so far to do this awesome fundraiser for the Annual Appeal. ^IH · St John New Zealand
Debbie Pipson, Millie O'Grady and Christina Denmead from the St John South Island fundraising team are getting ready for the St John Annual Appeal 4-10 April. The team held a ‘Go Green’ morning tea for their St John colleagues! ^IH^ · St John New Zealand
Gordonton School in the Waikato are planning ‘Be seen for Team Green’. They will be wearing green and fundraising during St John Appeal 4-10 April. Students Devin Crook and Jacob Lucey trialled their green clothing this week, pictured with their teacher Rachel Gower. Thank you for supporting St John. ^RW · St John New Zealand
This time next month the St John Annual Appeal will have launched! Our Annual Appeal runs from 4-10 April and Northern Region Youth cadets are already busy preparing to shake collection buckets. Pictured are Carl Liu from Birkenhead Division, Franzi Robinson from Kelston Division, Alexandria Lim from Rosedale Division and Jess Sampson from Epsom Division. ^RW · St John New Zealand

Papanui Primary School will "Be Seen for Team Green" this April with the St John Annual Appeal 4th - 10th April. Thank you for helping to save lives in Christchurch! We are looking forward to working with you. From the St John South Island Fundraising Team. #stjohnannualappeal2016

Casting an Opera

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Should race effect the cast list for specified roles?

Storified by Lisa Nicole Parente · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:40:27

Read Live Coverage Of Wisconsin's Spring Election

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Polls are open in Wisconsin where the national spotlight is focused as state voters make their choice in the Republican and Democratic presidential race, a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and other statewide and local races. Stay tuned to see full coverage from WPR and WPT.

Storified by WisPublicRadio · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:40:30

10:34 pm: Ted Cruz has safe leads in congressional districts 1, 5, and 6, while Donald Trump has a 9-point lead in 7. On the Democratic side, Sanders seems to have safe leads in districts 2, 7 and 8.
10:04: Donald Trump is leading in the 3rd and 7th Congressional Districts.
9:56: Over half of precincts are reporting, and Rebecca Bradley maintains a strong 9-point lead over JoAnne Kloppenburg.
Barret says vote tonight shows people in Milwaukee want a mayor who brings people together. https://t.co/Thnv0OdHQY · Kyla Calvert Mason
9:27pm - last voter casts her ballot at Marquette University. https://t.co/IFHOymKoXr · Colleen Henry
.@MayorOfMKE shaking hands on his way into his returns party. https://t.co/aVbBMST8Gw · Kyla Calvert Mason
NEW: Trump campaign statement tonight https://t.co/ycqP3IJYWn · Robert Costa
A few more people trickling in here at @brinklounge, but no sign of Judge Kloppenburg yet. #WISupremeCourt https://t.co/1N9tBbvbcP · Bridgit Bowden

Is Two Too Big?

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As states prepare to implement new car seat safety laws, debate erupts over the consequences of forcing parents to rear-face their children for an additional year.

Storified by megangonzales4 · Wed, Apr 06 2016 03:42:32

Turning Point

With car accidents being a leading cause of death for children in this nation, there is no doubt that car seat safety has been a topic of recent discussion. One of those discussions has specifically revolved around the age at which it is considered safe for children to ride in a forward-facing car seat. For the last 5 years the American Association of Pediatrics has strongly advised parents to keep their children in a rear-facing seat until at least two years old, double the previous recommendation of one years old. Recently, controversy has erupted among lawmakers and the public as some states begin to take the steps to turn that recommendation into law. While those for the new proposed regulations see it as a win for children, those opposed see it as a violation against parental rights and argue that this change will cause a separate set of safety concerns that lawmakers have not considered.
#fowardvsrearfacing #itsaysitall #carseat #carsafety #follow #keepingourbabiessafe #rearfacing #rearface #carsafety #carseat #carseatsafety #carseats #extendedrearfacing #extendedharnessing #children #safetyfirst · Birth to 12Years Old

From Parental Choice to State Law

Up until a few months ago, every parent in the United States had the option to place their child in a forward-facing car seat once the child had reached the age of one. Within the last few months,that option has changed since New Jersey, Oklahoma, and California have all voted for and approved new updates to their own child safety laws in which that choice is taken away from parents. Those updates now require parents to keep their children in a rear-facing seat from birth to age 2 unless the child reaches the required weight (30-40lbs) first. If parents choose not to abide for any reason, then they are ultimately breaking the law. A visual showcasing Oklahoma's updated car seat law is shown below. The law, which went into effect late last year, is very similar to those implemented in New Jersey (in effect as of Sept 1st) and California (effective 2017).
This law makes me so happy! It's definitely what's safer for all our babies😶😶 I did alot of research with J that I didn't do when I had ale!😕 and I'm glad I did and my baby girl is safe! #rearfaceuntil2 #babyJis · Tara Morris
Since each state dictates their own car seat laws, a sponsored bill addressing the issue must be introduced separately in each state and sent through the legislative process. Even though only 3 states have successfully approved and implemented these updates thus far, it appears that with every state that jumps on board a domino effect develops. In fact, since New Jersey's initial introduction of their bill in early 2015, at least ten other states have either passed or are in the process of passing similar pieces of legislation. As of March 2016, South Carolina has become one of the most recent states to introduce their own version of the bill, bringing the controversy in to present time.

"My Child, My Rights"

*Developing* While the majority of opposition is coming from the public, there are state government officials who feel that updating their car seat laws may be taking things one step too far as well. When the proposed law was brought to Texas, State Rep. Ron Simmons said that he voted against the bill because of his concern that it was "too much of a government overreach" and that it might even "[signal] an unnecessary infringement on parental rights."

Does One-Size Fit All?

*Developing* Another large complaint among parents is that all children are not made equal,

*Developing* Unfortunately, a lot of the opposition seems to boil down to confusion and a lack of education in car seat safety (put in image of infant vs convertible car seat)

The Study that Started it All

child restraint system misuse; rear facing versus forward facing · umtri
Rear facing is the safest. Period. #factsoveropinion #fact #science #safetyfirst #safety #carride #carseat #children #rearfacing #extendedrearfacing #keepthemsafe #knowthebasics #knowbetterdobetter #lifeordeath #inanaccident #important #notopinionsjustfacts · Car Seat Safety

Those for *developing*

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