Democratic Senate candidate Mike Padgett responds to Sen. Alexanders "Manhattan Project" with an "Energy 2.0" proposal. At least it has a more up-to-date new age moniker. Read the press release after the jump...

Speaking at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory today, Sen. Lamar Alexander proposed "launching a 5-year New Manhattan Project to put America firmly on the path to clean energy independence within a generation."

WATE Knoxville:

A proposal that would restrict credit card solicitations to students on college campuses is headed to the governor for his consideration.

A compromise allowing solicitation on game days saved the bill from the GOP.

Sean Braisted critiques Harold Ford Jr.'s American Center for Cures proposal and wonders how it's different from the National Institute of Health. Good question.

Rep. Campfield:

The Gov is killing the drunk driver licence [sic] revocation bill. He is saying he can not afford the 75 employees needed to process the information. I started to wonder. 75 people to type in a revocation of someones [sic] licence at the DMV? How many drunk drivers does the state catch in one year?

I did some simple math, lets just say it takes all of ten minutes to type one in. That is 6 per hour x 8 hours in a day x 5 days a week x 50 weeks a year x 75 employees that totaled 900,000 DUI arrests in one year. I did not realize that almost 1/6 of the states total population of 6 million (That includes every man, women, child and elderly person of the state. some who I doubt drive at all) get arrested every year for a DUI! Look out, our roads are more dangerous then I thought.

Fortunately, the Tennessee legislature doesn't pass bills based on simple-minded calculations such as these. Bills must have a "fiscal note" explaining the financial impact of the legislation.

The bill in question is HB4213/SB4196. The fiscal note for HB4213 says there are "34,000 DUI arrests and approximately 27,000 convictions per year," which answers Campfield's first question.

It goes on to say:

To implement the provisions of this bill [Department of Safety] will require the following additional resources: 44 additional positions in the Driver License Issuance Division; 17 additional positions in the Information Processing Division; two additional positions in the Human Resource Division; two additional positions in the Fiscal Services Division; three additional positions in Information Resources; and seven additional positions in the Legal Division. The total number of positions required is estimated to be 75.

It also estimates that three additional Chancellors with two support positions each will be needed to handle appeals, plus one additional Court of Appeals Judge with a staff of three support positions.

This bill appears to be a more comprehensive replacement for HB2882, which Campfield co-sponsored. The fiscal note for HB2882 says the Department of Safety would need 35 additional employees and that the Attorney General would need two additional lawyers and a paralegal.

So Rep. Campfield doesn't even read or understand the legislation he cosponsors and supports, or he would know that there is a lot more to it than hiring someone to "type in a revocation of someones [sic] licence at the DMV."

Drafting legislation is complicated business best suited for adults. Perhaps the simple-minded ought to find more suitable work.

At WBIR

UPDATE: Guess it's over? Is there an archive?

UPDATE: WSMV liveblog (by way of ACK).

UPDATE: Tom Humphrey: 2000+ layoffs.

The Donkey’s Mouth:

A routine bill to reauthorize the continued existence of approximately 60 state agencies and departments is now being held hostage by Senate Republicans in the Government Operations Committee. Ramsey says he will not allow the bill to pass unless the state changes the way it elects justices to the Supreme Court in a way that allows Ramsey to appoint activist judges to the panel. "[This bill] is the hammer that I have. I’ll admit that," Ramsey told the Tennessean.

When all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. How'd that work out for Newt Gingrich?

Medical Malpractice Notice and Certificate of Merit Bill Sent to Governor

The legislation creates a significant hurdle for filing medical malpractice actions in Tennessee. Attorneys now face a financial penalty for filing cases without consulting an expert before or shortly after filing suit.

Previous discussion here. The limit on damages did not make it in to the final bill. That's next.

(By way of ACK)

The current session of the Tennessee General Assembly is winding down, and while restricting abortion is off the table, coal mine operators are free to continue blasting the tops off mountains, and AT&T got its cable franchise bill passed putting hundreds of lobbyists out of work, there are still a number of important bills pending such as home health care for seniors, lottery scholarships, paper ballots, and more. The Nashville Tennessean has a summary. Oh, and there's that budget thing.

Tennessean: Senator discloses AT&T link after vote

What Ketron didn't mention then was that his wife, Theresa, works for AT&T Mobility, the company's wireless unit, which he had noted on his ethics disclosures this year. Nor did Ketron mention the tie when he acted as an unofficial spokesman for behind-the-scenes wrangling over the bill earlier this year.

[..] Ketron said beforehand that he planned to invoke the rule, and he did, though not from the floor. He declared it after the vote with the Senate clerk's office. Ketron said he forgot to declare Rule 13 earlier amid his excitement over passing the bill.

The article lists other legislators with ties to AT&T, some of whom recused themselves from the vote.

But all that sounds somewhat sounds trivial compared with AT&T's connections to Bredesen and Jimmy Naifeh, who shepherded the bill through. From WBIR:

AT&T has a small army of registered lobbyists -- 28 in all, according to Tennessee Ethics Commission records. Among them is Naifeh's wife, Betty Anderson. Though registered with the state, Anderson cannot lobby for the franchising legislation, according to AT&T.

The company has also enlisted Randy Camp, a former state court administrator and personnel commissioner to Bredesen; Beth Winstead, Naifeh's former assistant chief clerk and Bredesen's former chief lobbyist when he was Nashville mayor; and Anna Windrow, Bredesen's former senior adviser.

AT&T also employs Bob Corney, Bredesen's former communications chief, as a spokesman, and Dave Cooley, Bredesen's former deputy governor, as a consultant.

The article also talks about nine lobbyists for the cable companies, some of whom also have Bredesen ties.

At any rate, AT&T has been pretty successful doing business in Tennessee. Does this mean I might get DSL soon? I've been waiting four years.

You need a flowchart to follow this drama in the House as Republicans attempted to pull the SJR127 anti-abortion bill up for a vote. The attempt failed. It's deja vu all over again.

Chattanooga Times Free Press

After little debate, the state Senate voted 29-0 this morning to send compromise legislation that would let AT&T begin competing with cable companies to Gov. Phil Bredesen.

Just checked outside. Didn't see any AT&T or Charter trucks lined up competing for accounts. And still no AT&T DSL, four years later.

Chattanooga Times Free Press:

Tennessee sales tax collections suffered their worst drop in 47 years this month, officials said Tuesday.

[..] Using his numbers, Dr. Fox is projecting as much as a $600 million shortfall, which appears to take into account the $180 million in previously stated reductions.

[..] Commissioner Goetz later said in an interview that the state likely will have to cut "substantially more" than the $389 million.

Analysts blame the shortfall on the slowing economy. In my opinion, lack of consumer confidence is also a factor as people cut back on non-essential purchases.

P.S. But see, this is the great thing about a sales tax. You can voluntarily give yourself a tax cut!

The League of Women Voters, the Tennessee Womens Political Caucus, the Nashville Section of the National Council of Jewish Women, Planned Parenthood, and the ACLU of Tennessee have banded together to send the Tennessee House of Representatives a simple message: Just say "NO" to SJR127.

The group has also singled out former State Senator-turned-lobbyist David Fowler for fighting amendments that would protect victims of rape or incest and provide exceptions to save a pregnant woman's life, noting that the bill would have a better chance in the House with those amendments.

They also note that justifying the bill on the grounds of banning late term abortions is misleading and a non-issue because the practice is already illegal under federal law.

The coalition issued the following press release today...

The TN House gives the big middle finger to local government and passes the AT&T cable bill, proving once again that bad legislation can be bought for the right price in Tennessee.

Does this mean I might at least get DSL now? I've only been waiting four years.

Mike Padgett, Tennessee candidate for U.S. Senate, says "some Senate Republicans are playing a game of one-upmanship with the GI Bill’s educational benefits for veterans."

"They were called out for not supporting Senator Jim Webb’s bipartisan plan – which would guarantee veterans the college education they deserve," Padgett said. "Then, and only then, did a group of Republicans, including Senator John McCain and Senator Alexander, slap together a proposal.

"And it falls short of guaranteeing that veterans won’t have to worry about tuition costs if they want a college education after their active-duty service."

Senator Webb’s plan, co-sponsored by Republican Senator John Warner, would guarantee a veteran full tuition at a public college or university in his or her state following 36 months of active duty. The McCain proposal would only pay a fixed amount regardless of whether it covers full tuition.

Padgett praised the GOP bill’s provision that would allow a veteran to transfer his or her benefits to a spouse or child.

"But why not just get on board with Senator Webb and Senator Warner and work together to come up with what’s best for veterans and their families?

"I am offering Tennessee voters an alternative to this kind of political game-playing with the future of our veterans, our heroes. Stand with me, and I’ll work to solve problems, without the political marksmanship."

Sen. Corker has a plan to provide all Americans with health insurance. Read about it at KnoxViews...

The Sunday "why aren't you wearing a flag pin?" edition of the TennViews intermittently weekly blog roundup showcasing the best bloggers in Tennessee and what they are talking about...

• 55-40 Memphis: I'm a Hillary-hater now

• BlountViews: Republican County Mayor charges Sunshine Law violation against commissioners helping citizen investigate county finances. Plus: Local paper discovers blogs, interviews yours truly.

• Carole Borges: Hillary please do go gently into that good night

• The Crone Speaks: Abstinence Only Doesn't Work, and Barrack’s Senior Problem

• Cup of Joe Powell: Search For Terrorism in TN Nets Seatbelt Violations , plus: this is not a pipe.

• The Donkey's Mouth: Tennessee's Republican Congressional delegation votes against Medicaid Safety Net, TN GOP doesn't get the memo and blames Bredesen.

• Enclave: Beth Harwell has no interest in protecting Tennessee kids from dangerous toys (wonder why?), and any effort to regulate dangerous toys at the state level usurps the federal government's right to not regulate dangerous toys.

• Fletch: See Chattanooga on a Segway, plus Temple of the Gods: When the temple is occupied, the gods will command a magnificent air-conditioned vista of downtown, the Tennessee River, and Lookout Mountain, while processing the paperwork and making life and death financial and health decisions for the mere mortals down below who pay their tithes to the gods.

• KnoxViews: Straight talk about real life, plus McCain wins Pennsylvania primary. Bonus: KnoxViews voted best local blog by Metro Pulse alt-weekly readers. (Instapundit was a runner up.)

• Lean Left: McCain Opposed To New Benefits for Veterans, plus: Lean Left: You don't stop doing business with Pizza Hut because you don't like their corporate policies. You stop doing business with Pizza Hut because they have sh**ty pizza.

• Left of the Dial: No Deal

• Left Wing Cracker: It's time for some MISSIONARY work, my Democratic brothers and sisters, plus: Democrats for LAMAR!

• Liberadio: Steve Gill’s Gas Problem, and Phil Valentine’s Lying Problem

• NewsComa: Now famous in Pakistan.

• Progressive Nashville: Lamar Alexander Votes To Deny Justice to Tennessee Workers: Alexander and Corker both feel safe in their seats, so they had the freedom to vote party line over common sense. They should both be ashamed. Plus: What do coral snake bites and German rooftops have in common? Hint: the so-called free market.

• Resonance: Is Conspicuous Consumption Out? Plus, People Get Outraged Over The Silliest Things: And somewhere near the bottom of the list would be the horror of having my precious snowflake exposed to a few seconds of Spanish over the school public address system one day a year.

• RoaneViews: Becky Ruppe Officially announced her campaign for State Senator

• Russ McBee: McCain's Pander Bus stops in New Orleans, lies to the Lower 9th. Plus: happy blogiversary!

• Sean Braisted: Let the Caveats Begin: John McCain is backtracking on his tough talk over earmarks... Plus: Willie Horton Part Deux

• Sharon Cobb: Reverend Jeremiah Wright Gives First Interview: I bring all of this up to underscore how much your average white person does not know about the black churches, and how Rev. Wright is going to get his words twisted. Plus: Hillary Clinton Runs Her Campaign Like A Republican, And It Will Backfire

• Silence Isn't Golden: Dear Senator Obama: Hi. I know you're busy right now, and you've got a lot on your mind. But if you can spare a few minutes, then for God's sake, call this woman! Bonus: Awesome spring break, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. (And the amazing thing is, she still found time to blog for Obama!)

• Southern Beale: Rep. Jim Cooper recounts an embarrassing trip aboard Air Force One ("These are astronaut mattresses!") Plus: Back to the Kitchen!

• Tennessee Guerilla Women: Chelsea Clinton at Duke On Hillary's Position On Feminist Issues: In the video clip below, Chelsea Clinton campaigns at North Carolina's Duke University (on Equal Pay Day) and points out that numerous feminist, um, human rights bills fail to pass in even a Democratic Congress. Plus: NY Times Whines: Hillary Made Politics Mean!

• TennViews: Democratic Convention 101, Plus: Fight higher grocery prices: Buy local

• Vibinc: Harrowing Healthcare Hedge, And: Whiners and Hand Wringers

• Whites Creek Journal: No She Can't: Ohmygod!!! Obama is Willard Scott! Plus: Pictures from the Morning Hike: My yard is a bit unusual, lying in three counties and two time zones, and having over 800 feet of elevation change from bottom to top.

• Women's Health News: Drug-Addicted Women Need Medical Care, Not Jail Plus: Happy Earth Day - Alternative & Reusable Menstrual Products

UPDATE: Also, Don Williams.

Tennessee is considering supplementing its revenue shortfall with a tax on digital downloads. The state's Digital Products/iPOD Tax, which is part of the "Technical Corrections" bill, is still in preliminary stages and plans to include nearly any type of digital media download.

This, I would think, may cause an uproar.

Oh, by the way, when did Bill Hobbs become the "state communications director"?

"Most states do not tax digitally-deliverd products," said state communications director Bill Hobbs. "

The Donkey’s Mouth: So, is Tracy trying to argue — in contrast to what everyone knows — that the rural areas of Tennessee have more doctors than they can use or is he trying to argue that quality health care is more important to animals than it is to humans?

The Donkey’s Mouth: Funny how Black thinks full disclosure is good for some portions of the state budget but “unnecessary” for others - namely the parts that affect her family bidness.

The veteran's scholarship program and other education bills are advancing in the Tennessee House. The Tennessean reports...

Families USA recently released a report, Dying for Coverage, from all 50 states on the number of uninsured and the estimated number of deaths directly related to lack of health insurance.

A bill sponsored by Dresden Democrat Sen. Roy Herron that would require informed consent for abortions was blocked by Republicans in the Senate Judiciary Committee today.

The intent of the bill was to reduce the number of abortions in Tennessee by requiring informed consent and a 24 hour waiting period. The bill would also require only physicians to perform abortions.

Sen. Herron cited a Heritage Foundation report to justify the bill, saying that his proposal offered a more immediate way to reduce abortions than a Republican proposal that would amend the State Constitution to outlaw abortions.

Is there anywhere else in the U.S. besides the State of Tennessee where Democrats introduce pro-life legislation based on Heritage Foundation studies only to have it struck down by Republicans?

Go figure.

As noted at Facing South recently, the South is experiencing explosive population growth and a changing demographic.

In this report, the Southern Regional Education Board takes a look at the implications for school systems around the South and concludes:

More than half of the nation’s population growth over the next 20 years will be in SREB states. The most dramatic increase will be in the Hispanic population. The preschool-to-college-age proportions of the population are expected to be similar to those today, however. The proportion of working-age adults will decline, and the proportion of older adults will rise.

These projected changes, when coupled with faster minority growth rates, imply ongoing educational challenges for the SREB states. The proportionally smaller working-age population will have to support an increasingly minority and low-income school population and a rapidly growing number of retirees.

States in the SREB region include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

From 1997 to 2007, the overall growth in SREB states was 17% as compared to 13% nationwide. The four fastest growing SREB states from 1997 to 2007 were Georgia (27%), Florida (24%), Texas (24%), and North Carolina (22%).

It is interesting to note that two of these states, Texas and Florida (along with Tennessee) have no state income tax. They rely heavily on sales tax revenues which many experts say provide less elasticity in growing economies, making it harder for states to keep up funding for education and other government services.

(Originally posted at Facing South)

According to a recent article in the KNS,

High school students who participate in voluntary extracurricular activities could be randomly drug tested under legislation advancing in the Senate.

The amendment is sponsored by TN Repub. Sen. Jim Tracy, Shelbyville. The original TN Code 49-6-4213, testing of students for drugs, can be found here, then search for the section number 49-6-4213.

Is this any way to treat teenagers? I cannot imagine having to take a drug test to participate in sports, band or the chess club. Why is it that so many people think random drug testing is okay?

Committee approves Finney bill that preserves ridgelines

State Sen. Raymond Finney's bill to prohibit the disturbance of ridgelines above 2,000 feet in Tennessee, aimed at curbing surface coal mining, has been approved in the Senate Environment, Conservation and Tourism Committee.

The committee on Wednesday recommended Finney's Senate Bill 3822 for approval. The companion bill was defeated in a House subcommittee, but Finney has said it could be revived by parliamentary means.

See previous discussion from last week.

Sen. Joe Haynes (D-D-Goodlettsville) will introduce the Healthy Families Act to the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee tomorrow (April 15) at 1:00 PM CDT, 2:00 PM EDT. (Watch it live via video streaming.)

SB3773 requires that companies with 25 or more employees provide annual paid sick leave for their employees. Such leave may be used to address the employee's medical needs or the medical needs of the employee's immediate family.

Commenting on the bill, Sen. Haynes said "Parents of sick children and the children of sick and elderly parents should know that they can take time off work to care for their loved ones. And they should be able to do this without fear of losing their jobs."

The Healthy Families Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Steve Roller, D-McMinnville, and Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson.

This is a good bill, considering that so many families have two working parents these days, not to mention the growing number of single-parent families.

Expect opposition from Republicans, who talk the talk about family values but don't walk the walk when corporate special interests override family values.

Which doesn't make much sense if you think about it. Healthy employees with healthy, happy families are good for business. What's the point of forcing employees to come to work and go through the motions when they are sick or worried about their loved ones just so they can pay their bills?

Better to give employees the time off they need, so they can return healthy and focused and ready to work. Retaining good employees is always more cost-effective than turnover. Republicans who argue otherwise aren't very good business people, and aren't as "business friendly" as they claim to be.

UPDATE: The bill failed in committee. Sean Braisted has more.

The Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action calls Rep. Jimmy Naifeh out on opposing guns in restaurants, saying "he believes that 'regular people' neither deserve, nor need, the God-given right to self-defense in restaurants."

Yes, that's just what we need. More yahoos with more guns in more places. And come on, admit it. Self-defense is first and foremost on your mind when dining at restaurants.

UPDATE: 2nd Amendment blogger and gun enthusiast SayUncle, who takes exception to the use of the term "yahoo" (because he would never call people names), seems conflicted about guns in public places. It's OK to carry loaded weapons in restaurants and other public places... except gun shops and shooting ranges. Go figure.

The Sunday "spring has sprung but why is it so cold?" edition of the TennViews weekly blog roundup showcasing the best bloggers in Tennessee and what they are talking about...

• 10,000 Monkeys and a Camera: Add my voice to the "Bredesen Blew It" Chorus: Disappointing is becoming a real habit for you.

• 55-40 Memphis: Scary: In fact, some days I'm not absolutely certain he's black, but I'll take Obama's word for it.

• Aunt B.: Why Does Nashville Have Such a High Incarceration Rate?: So, why is our jail a quarter full of illegal immigrants and Memphis’s jail not?

• BlountViews (yellowdog): TDOT Still Backwards After All These Years: The TDOT people and the consultants they hire are stuck in old and irrelevant system of transportation planning rules, and it will take public outcry and active engagement at the level of the regional transportation planning organizations (TPOs) to change it.

• Carole Borges: Mandated health insurance causing problems in MA: One thing we certainly don't need in America is another law that involves the government making choices for citizens. The crisis in MA should make people stop and think before they jump on the mandated health insurance bandwagon. It just might be going nowhere.

• The Crone Speaks: Uninsurance Third Leading Cause of Death for Near-Elderly: How many people should die because they don't have health insurance, before we recognize the need for a Medicare for All program?

• Cup of Joe Powell: Devilish Details In TN Cable Franchise Legislation: But it's rather obvious the state legislature has crafted a plan to serve the needs of business first and residents second. Given the solemn claim by Tennessee House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh to push this plan through, your voice and the voices of other Tennessee residents has little impact, and this proposal will likely become the law in Tennessee.

• Don Williams: As KnoxVoice reinvents herself, so am I: I’m optimistic or naive enough to believe our old world and country are headed for a gentler blooming. Springtime is the season for hope, renewal, for celebrating touchstones and anniversaries.

• The Donkey's Mouth: One more reason why Lincoln looks strong in ‘08: It does seem fishy that Lankford lives outside of the district and will probably be self-financed. A New York Times article, "Short of Funds, GOP recruits rich to run," talks about the significant dearth of fundraising and legitimate recruits at the RNC.

• Enclave: Senate's Foreclosure Prevention Act Forecloses on Families: Once again, in a crisis the U.S. Senate is going to come down on the side of the people who are hurting least in the housing industry. And as Republicans, the Senators of Tennessee can do no other.

• Fletch: Lackluster and Luster

• KnoxViews: State funded luxury hunting lodge audit findings: Apparently, most of the funds have gone to build a luxury hunting lodge and payment of Bittle's salary. (Bittle sponsored the bill that created the specialty license plate and directed the proceeds to his foundation while he was a member of the Tennessee House.) The state audit recommends changes to state law to require better accounting of how such funds are spent.

• Lean Left: Lean Left: They have violated laws and common decency with impunity. They will probably get away with it -- our press refuses to cover it and our Democratic leadership refuses to act. Plus: Petraeus and Crocker: Iraq Wrong War with No Way Out

• Left of the Dial: No Thanks: I received an offer to interview either Sean Astin or John Grisham tomorrow about their support of Hillary Clinton. I passed. I'm all for Hillary but, sorry, no free ad time.

• Left Wing Cracker: Stunning news from the Election Commission: This changes everything, folks, stay tuned...

• Liberadio: This week's Liberadio(!) podcast You know what else John McCain’s not so strong on? Giving Martin Luther King his props., plus more.

• Loose TN Canon: Colin Powell supports Iraq withdrawal and praises Obama

• NewsComa: Meeting Mike Padgett: an extensive report

• Progressive Nashville: Closed-minded legislators: The Tennessee legislature, which has spent an inordinate amount of time this session trying to close records and operate in secret, is at it again with a plan to make it more difficult to obtain public records. Plus: Thompson floated as veep

• Resonance: "Success" In Iraq: Here's my definition...

• RoaneViews: A Letter to Tommy Kilby, and His response: Don't exclude "limited resource waters" from "waters" of the state

• Russ McBee: On the Olympic torch protests: Although the Olympics are supposed to be beyond politics and are supposed to rise above international disputes, the Chinese government itself is assuring that this cannot happen.

• Sean Braisted: Alexander and "Big Oil": Bob Tuke, in an appeal for contributions, takes Sen. Lamar Alexander to task for being in the pockets of "big oil". Plus: DSCC Forgets Tennessee

• Sharon Cobb: Hey Tennessee, Jon Stewart is coming To Nashville, plus: Total Bullsh*t That Hillary Calls On Boycott Of Olympic Games Now: While I am in total agreement that the entire planet should boycott the Olympics in China, why didn't Hillary Clinton call for a boycott before this week?

• Silence Isn't Golden: Silence Isn't Golden: The Bitter Irony: Of all of the faux outrage over Obama's statement, this has got to be the most ironic. Plus: Define "Women's Issues"

• Southern Beale: Gus Puryear: Still A CCA Crony: Why is Democrat Thurgood Marshall Jr. endorsing Gus Puryear, Bush’s controversial pick for the federal bench in Middle Tennessee? Plus: Energy Saved Is Energy Found

• Tennessee Guerilla Women: Governor Rendell (D-PA): Obama Should Pay Keith Olbermann, plus: Photos of NYC Protest Against Hillary-Hating Media Bias

• TennViews: TN Senate 08 wrinkle: Questions arise whether Overbey is qualified to be on the ballot v. Sen. Raymond Finney. Plus: Republicans defeat Rural Health Act.

• Vibinc: Free Ride: The Tennessee Bush Dogs are on their way to re-election, some with less opposition than others.

• Whites Creek Journal: George W. Bush Should Stay Away from the Olympics!: No, I'm not proposing a boycott... I just don't want George W. Bush representing America any more. Plus: Stoopid Human Tricks: A close second behind coal burning in the stupid human tricks department is damming rivers.

• Women's Health News: 1) Think About Sex. 2) Design Undies. 3) Win!