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[survolvo]

The reason agriculture is exempt from the restrictions is because agriculture is one of CA largest exports. And when, yes when, California asked for aid, some people might want to consider what is in it for them.

California has been the number one food and agricultural producer in the United States for more than 50 consecutive years. Do you like all the fruits and veggies you buy in the store? How about your ice cream, sour cream, cheese, pretty much any dairy? And that glass of wine you drink after work every night? Yep, it all is coming from those who are exempt from the water restrictions. Coming from California

Products exclusively grown in California include almonds, artichokes, dates, figs, kiwifruit, olives, persimmons, pistachios, prunes, raisins, clovers, and walnuts. Also 80% of all ripe olives are grown in California.

[theForgottenone]

We no longer have to rely on Napa valley for wine.

[survolvo]

Out of all that, you focus on wine...

[Fudge_Brownie]

Out of all that, you focus on wine...

And no cheese! Wine and cheese parties will cease to exist in CA. And thus BMW sales will plummet. Why even own one if no one will see you arrive in it? Relationships will end because they'll be forced to give a shit about each other. All the psuedo-upperclass malls in the region will have to close too, no reason to dress with the illusion of having money. And ulitmaltey, I think contractors will have to drop their rates without all the people asking for aditions, $50k kitchen reno's, pools, verandas, and a fourth garage space. Kevin, the way these affects propograte, you should start looking for a new job now.

[Burn-E]

When you examine the California economy and set aside the lobbying message from the growers of the Central Valley you find rather a different story.

Top Exports (to foreign countries):

https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/state/data/ca.html

When you examine the top 25, almonds (#4 at 2% of State exports), milk (#23 at 0.7% of State exports), and wine (#25 at 0.6% of State exports) are the only ones that pop to the top.

You can get a better sense of how what California exports fits against the total agricultural export from the United States here:

http://aic.ucdavis.edu/pub/exports.html

Like Jon said, if you like milk, tomato sauce, grapes, strawberries, raisins, dried plums, lemons, plums, peaches, kiwis, figs, apricots, avocados (or basically any fruit that isn't an apple, pineapple, banana or blueberry) broccoli, carrots, lettuce, celery, cauliflower, garlic, spinach, asparagus and artichokes then California is a major and in some cases exclusive domestic producer.

So yes, if you care about your food prices of certain agricultural products then California's water consumption will have an impact on your household budget.

That said, agriculture only makes up 2% of the total California economy. California's economy will not founder if agriculture goes into decline.

And it wouldn't be a bad thing to encourage diversification of agricultural production elsewhere in the country because:

1. The over-consumption of water by the California growers in what is essentially a desert at subsidized prices is going to fail in the long term. There will not be enough water to support them in the future.

2. I would rather our Federal tax dollars were used to encourage sustainable practices in agriculture and growing lettuce year round in California is not what I would call sustainable

Go back to the idea of consuming what produce is in season and suddenly many of these problems disappear.

[flyfishing3]

Rahm won

[Burn-E]

Yeah that was a foregone conclusion once everyone realized Chuy was an idiot.

[theForgottenone]

S Carolina cop murdered a black unarmed man by shoot him in the back

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/us/south-carolina-officer-charged-with-murder/

[S8ET6]

Looks like Rahm was shook afterall:

Rahm talks to archrival Karen Lewis for first time since 2011 F-bomb episode

(link to the definition of shook)

[flyfishing3]

i'll put this here, but check out this email i got.

 

De: Iliana Castillo-Frick
Enviado: jueves, 16 de abril de 2015 12:40
Para: MDC-ALL
Asunto: Are you interested in becoming an American citizen? Citizenship Information Workshop for Employees


Colleagues,
If you are not an American citizen and you are interested in becoming one, please read about how you can get citizenship assistance!
Miami Dade College is excited to partner with the National Immigration Forum’s New American Workforce to bring you citizenship information and eligibility screening.  We are offering two free information sessions on citizenship. Immigration specialists from the International Rescue Committee will help you figure out if you are eligible, how to apply and answer questions such as:

•        Am I eligible?

•        What are the requirements?

•        How much does it cost?

•        Where can I study for the citizenship test?

•        Where can I get free legal help filling out my application?
The North Campus will host two information sessions (You only need to attend one!):

·         April 21st at 11:15 a.m. – and - at 1:00 p.m.  - MDC North Campus, Room 3238 (located on 2nd floor, Bldg 3, Conf.Center)
NATURALIZATION CHECKLIST
If you are interested, please plan to bring the following documents and information with you to get started:

  *   Permanent Resident Card
  *   Social Security Card
  *   Marriage Certificate (s)/Divorce Certificate(s)
  *   All passports and travel documents you have ever used
  *   Letter from DCF in English (if you receive any benefits)
  *   Two (2) Passport Photos
  *   Criminal Record (if you have any)
  *   Important dates and information you must know:
  *   Marriage(s), divorce(s) dates
  *   Information about spouse and children including their Alien Numbers and Social Security Number, if applicable
  *   Work experience history and addresses for past 5 years
Assistance with fee waivers is also available to those who qualify.  Space is limited so reserve your session now by calling Mayra Contreras or Debbie Cole at 305-237-1053 or dcole@mdc.edu<mailto:emailingdcole@mdc.edu>.


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[Zappo]

Did it come from an mdc.edu email server?

 

[flyfishing3]

I'm out of pocket. Give me some time to see 

[Fudge_Brownie]

Did it come from an mdc.edu email server?

 

​If you're wondering about authenticity, it looks legit. Below is a link to their calendar, with a similar event a few months ago.

http://calendar.mdc.edu/EventList.aspx?fromdate=2/3/2015&todate=2/3/2015&display=Day&type=public&eventidn=16330&view=EventDetails&information_id=61982

I'm not sure that's targeted at illegal immigrants, if that's what you're thinking. It seems targeted at people who are temporarily here through employment or school, as a way for them to legally immigrate. Obviously many others could benefit, but who cares? The process of immigrating is not, and should not, be a secret.

[theForgottenone]

Tax payers are can be liable up to $30 billions for KBR legal fees.. Dick Cheney is laughing while counting his cash.

 

someone call George bush it to tell him we have WMD in Iraq.

 

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2015/09/taxpayers_must_shoulder_30_mil.html#incart_river_mobileshort

[flyfishing3]

i didn't think this was the policy the last time we discussed this type of topic. 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/07/us/mormons-gay-marriage.html?_r=0