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Narrow's Bridge Tolls are set to increase... again
Source: Recent events have brought to bear the lack of time voters tend to invest in researching the ins and outs of revenue funded public projects, being under the impression that if they don't use it they won't pay for it. At the moment Pierce County is feeling the effects of a rise in bridge tolls that will hurt not only Gig Harbor business, but also Tacoma's, as the growing aversion to crossing the bridge goes both ways. The issue warrants a look into what actually lead to this situation, and how it can be avoided in the future. Fourteen years ago frustrated motorists sitting for three to four hours in traffic on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge voted that the state build another. This new eastbound bridge would relieve the excess traffic from the now westbound, which was bearing almost 30,000 more cars every day than it was designed to. Based on the assumption that the amount of traffic would remain steady or even grow Washington began building the $800 million dollar bridge on an escalating debt payment plan that would cause the amount of money owed to grow each year. Similarly, the tolls depended upon to pay for the bridge, would rise every few years, and were predicted to reach $6 by 2016. The bridge opened in 2007, and it greatly relieved traffic; it was undoubtedly a necessity, however a more well balanced financial plan may have helped avoid what happened next. The economic crisis meant that commuters were beginning to cut back on transportation costs in every way possible. Lost jobs, fewer trips across, fewer visitors to Gig Harbor, and an increase in bus commuters meant that the amount of cars crossing the bridge was substantially fewer than had been expected. As a result, bridge tolls were raised drastically on the first of this month to offset the yearly increasing state debt. With a Good to Go pass cost will be $4; without it, $5, prices that are likely to rise in the future. The reaction from commuters in the area, especially Gig Harbor residents, was general outrage over the cost to already struggling families and the effect that this will have on Gig Harbor business. Hence come the dangers of revenue funded public projects; usage predictions being off by even a little means a drastic change in prices, as the state struggles to keep up payments, which will hurt the economy in many other aspects. This is a danger we must always keep in mind when voting on these sorts of projects despite the fact that actual taxes may not be involved; though you may not pay directly, when the state spends money it will effect you and it is best to know how beforehand.
8 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Kim Kardashian
“ObamaCare” upheld, what this means for UW Huskies
Source: A key aspect of President Obama’s Affordable Healthcare Act, the individual health insurance mandate, was approved by the Supreme Court in late June, with both widespread support and opposition. The Affordable Healthcare Act, which was signed into law two years ago, has already implemented some of its features into the American healthcare system. A brief summary of the Act shows that for those who already have insurance, many changes appear beneficial. Patients with preexisting conditions cannot be discriminated against by healthcare providers, so thousands of asthmatic or diabetic patients will begin receiving care. Insurance coverage will no longer have yearly or lifetime limits, mean<a name="_GoBack"></a>ing cancer patients will no longer have to worry about hitting their plan’s dollar limit and having to pay for treatments out of pocket. Required free access to preventive measures such as diabetes, cancer, and blood pressure screenings will also take effect. In a 2010 speech, Obama promised that taxes and insurance rates will be lowered and kept down “by creating a new insurance exchange: a marketplace where individuals and small businesses will be able to shop for health insurance at competitive prices.” Obama also stated that implementation of the law would be paid for not by tax dollars, but rather by finding savings within the present health care system. For Americans without health insurance, options will be varied and personalized to an individual’s financial situation. The new marketplace structure will allow for customers to find an affordable healthcare plan among competitive rates. Tax credits will also be provided to middle class families to aid them in finding insurance plans. But what does all of this mean for college students? The Wall Street Journal reported that the cost of university healthcare plans for students could rise exponentially with last month’s Supreme Court ruling, as most offer limited benefit packages, and coverage caps will become illegal in 2014, therefore raising university premiums. The current UW Tacoma insurance plan has a $100,000 annual limit with an individual deductible of $125 per quarter and a yearly coinsurance maximum of $2,500. The law raised the age in which students can remain on their parents’ health insurance from 24 to 26, meaning that the more than 2/3 of students benefiting from this change can be covered through all or most of graduate school. However, many campus healthcare centers do not take outside health insurance, so students should be aware of that when seeking treatment. Also, single men and women with an income of less than $15,000 may be eligible for Medicaid, and those making $43,000 or below may qualify for tax credits upon purchasing healthcare. Many details of the insurance act dubbed “ObamaCare” are being widely critiqued and debated. However, the individual health insurance mandate seems to be gathering the most attention. Beginning in 2014, those without health insurance will be required to pay 1% of their income to the IRS as part of their annual taxes. About 30% of 19-25 year olds in America are currently uninsured, but the new mandate is not necessarily a requirement to purchase healthcare: it’s the decision to either find an affordable insurance package or pay slightly higher taxes each year.
8 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Kim Kardashian
What to do if a gunman is on campus
Source: Back in May, tragedy struck Seattle in the form of a gunman who shot and killed five people in a coffee shop. Also in May came the controversial Tacoma area code gun symbol by Jesse Arneson, which many believed to encourage a culture of gun violence in Tacoma. Random gun violence is rapidlybecoming a larger part of our culture, and if you are anything like me, you’ve probably thought about what you would do if a gunman appeared in your classroom or some other unexpected place. Luckily, the campus does have a plan in the case of an active shooter on campus. According to the campus security website, an active shooter is definedas “an armed suspect(s) [who] is discharging a firearm at community members or law enforcement or randomly firing into an area where it is reasonably expected that persons could be struck by suspect fire. These situations require law enforcement units to take immediate action to end the danger.” If an incident involving such a person does occur, the best thing to do if you are inside a building is get to the nearest exit; if no exit is readily available barricade, yourself in the nearest classroom and move away from the doors and windows, unless the windows will open and it is safe to climb out. If you are outside, simply find the nearest cover. Once the police arrive make your way to their cars if possible. The most dreaded situation is most likely being trapped in a room by the shooter. There are three actions you can take: sit quietly and don’t provoke them; run towards the nearest exit zigzagging; or take the chance and attack. Attempting to attack the shooter is undoubtedly the most dangerous of these three options, but it may also be the most successful. According to secretsofsurvival.com the best strategy for attacking the shooter is to crouch down and circle them then charge from behind, or throw things at their head as a distraction. Before using any of these strategies, however, “Slate” recommends you assess the situation. If the shooter is a robber, cooperate with their demands, however if they are a psychopath, such as Cho Seung-Hui of Virginia Tech, their goal may be to kill everyone in the room. You would obviously be best off fighting back. Although every situation is different there are some definite “Do Nots” that apply to any active shooter situation. Don’t hide in the restrooms or any other place that will restrict movement or trap. Also don’t huddle with others, as more people have a chance for escape if they aren’t all hiding in the same place. Don’t assume that someone else has called the police; call persistently if lines are jammed until you can get through and report the situation. While all of the above is good advice, it’s best to have an immediate plan in the event of such circumstance. Campus security, in partnership with Student Affairs, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, and the Advancement Office provides violence prevention training for students, faculty, and staff. While it may not be statistically probable, being involved in an incident with an active shooter is possible. It is always best to be prepared.Kim Kardashian has transformed herself from closet organizer and stylist multimillion-dollar brand. If Google’s most recent list most searched people is any indication, she’s most famous.
Wear it dry, and you’ve got your standard dusting of color—classic and predictable (in a good way). But wet! Wearing it wet opens a whole new world of opportunity. “What you’re doing is bringing out the pigmented nature of the shadow,” makeup artist Vincent Oquendo says. “Whenever I wet an eye shadow, it’s when I really want it to pop—but it really has to be a special kind of product to be able to blend after it sets. Because a lot of the times when it sets, you get streaking.” Nobody wants that. In order to avoid any wet shadow mishaps, follow these guidelines:
Product
First, go with the obvious: any eye shadow labeled wet-to-dry. The Nars Dual-Intensity line is the standout—the singles come in 12 different shimmery shades, and there’s a corresponding brush (then there’s the newly released Dual Intensity Blush line, which was all over Fashion Week—but that’s a product for another post). Burberry also makes a few very versatile shades specifically for this in their Wet & Dry Silk Shadows. And the technique-specific eye shadow category isn’t just a ploy to get you to buy more product. “You can’t just use any eye shadow for this,” Vincent says. “Certain ones will harden up on top and become unusable because they’re not made for this.”
Baked shadows are also fair game—we’re fans of Laura Mercier’s Baked Eye Colour Wet/Dry and Lorac’s Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in particular.
For more advanced players, Vincent suggests moving on to straight pigment (MAC or even OCC’s Pure Cosmetic Pigments). With the added moisture, they’ll become easier to layer with other products. For a look with more depth, try using a cream shadow as a based before swiping with a wet powder shadow. “It’s like insurance,” Vincent says. “You’re doubling your wearability.”
Brush
This all depends on exactly what you want to do. “Mind the resistance,” Vincent says, particularly if you’re looking for uniform color across the lid. “I tend to recommend a blender brush, which is the brush that looks like a feather duster. If you do it with a stiff brush, you’re defeating yourself before you even start. The joy of a wet-to-dry is you have to get it right amount of product loaded up, and then it blends itself. If the brush is too stiff, it will leave the shadow streaky and then much harder to control.”
However, if tightlining or waterlining is in the cards, a much thinner brush is required accordingly.
Liquid
Do not, repeat, do not put eye drops, water, or any other sort of liquid directly on your eye shadow. This’ll screw up your product for later use. “Lately, I’ve been wetting the brush with the Glossier Soothing Face Mist, but Evian Mineral Water Spray is good for sensitive eyes,” Vincent says. If the top of your powder does get a little hardened by wet application, there’s a trick to remove it: Get a clean mascara spoolie and “exfoliate” your compact, Vincent recommends. This won’t crack the compact and will make it ready to go once more.
Photographed by Tom Newton.
