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<p>2) i realize that i might be fat.</p><p>

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<p>now we come to my least favorite part of the sun salutation: chattaranga. for those of you who don't know, chattaranga is where your hands are shoulder width apart, you lower yourself from plank until your elbows are half bent and hold yourself still, hovering a few inches above the ground forever.<p>  it could be likened to the low push up position or waterboarding.<p>  finally, we make our way back to downward dog, the "resting" position (resting?!).</p><p>

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<p>yogabandna tells us to relax completely. the guy who's been staring me at obeys instantly, letting out a huge fart. and this is no ordinary fart. its an i'm-a-vegan-and-get-all-of-my-protein-from-beancakes fart. silent but very deadly. i know it's him because it smells like the way he's looking at me. i seem to be alone in finding the fart extremely funny.</p><p>

<p>next comes eagle, where you wrap your left leg around the right one nine times and your arms mirror this up top. to no one's surprise i can't do it.<p>  i tell myself it's because i'm too sweaty, i can't get a grip but deep down i know it's because of my kankles. my huge, scottish ankles (evolved after centuries of pulling carts of potatoes through the mud) don't have the usual tapering, it's just a leg with a foot attached, no transition. i once went to the doctor for a sprain; he said "wow! that is one swollen ankle." it was the other one.</p><p>

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<p>as i step back into downward dog my back foot slips, throwing me entirely off balance. each individual limb tries to grip the slippery surface so now i look less like a downward dog and more like a dog on roller skates. i touch back in with my intention to not die. the teacher notices and she adjusts me, shifting my pelvis forward and holding it in place. at first i feel violated, then i relax, realizing that someone else is actually doing the work for me,<p>  then i begin to really enjoy it and now i'm wondering if i'm a lesbian. as if holding my pose, holding my breath and trying to avoid beancake guy's gaze isn't enough, now i'm having a sexual identity crisis.</p><p>

<p>my new girlfriend instructs us to choose our favorite pose from today's class and "find our full expression" so i snuggle into child's pose.</p><p>

<p>i suddenly realize that this om shanti song has been playing for 17 minutes and the only two words in the song are 'shanti' and 'om' arranged in various creative ways such as 'om shanti' and 'shanti om.' as it's playing, we assume the aptly named 'corpse pose.' i close my eyes and the ancient indian art works its magic; i relax beyond thought. beancake guy follows suit.</p><p>

<p>now is my least favorite part of class where everyone chants "ooooommmmmmmmm" together slowly three times because they haven't heard enough of that word in the 'om shanti' portion of class. i hate this part because everyone chants "om" with meaning but they don't actually know what "om" means. i was raised buddhist -- its actually sanskrit for 'gullible american.'</p><p>

<p>finally, we "namaste"' our way out of there, lugging sweat soaked yoga mats<p>  which are now as heavy as a tires (but not as sanitary.) i make a beeline for the locker room where i strip down naked, leap into the best shower ever, towel off, and step onto the scale. i've lost five pounds! (please don't respond to this blog saying it was all sweat. i don't believe you.) this gratifying moment makes the whole class worthwhile. although i will be far too sore to return for the remaining six days of my free week, i can't wait for two years from now, when my instant weight loss and yogi's high are the only thing i remember about this experience (and the people at the front desk have forgotten me again).</p>

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"you laugh, you clap and you breathe," he continued. (you also drive imaginary bumper cars, pretend to be lions and hug perfect strangers.) "suddenly you find yourself really laughing and you don't know why. it's fun, and you feel good."
the goal of laughter yoga is to breathe and to laugh, not because anyone has cracked a joke, but because laughter is a playful, social, contagious thing. the "yoga" label is a bit of a misnomer. there are no downward dogs or inversions, just people coming together, usually for free, for a short session of laughter. and it has become something of a global phenomenon.
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we definitely had our moments of faking it.
"i had definitely never experienced anything like it before," said amanda, who is notably nicer and more diplomatic than myself. "i must say, though, that the experience seems to be dependent on the sort of people there. everyone was so into it and so enthusiastic. it made me feel more comfortable about laughing, too -- even though in any other circumstance, i would've surely felt self-conscious about just laughing for a half-hour straight."
as for me, i'd been dreading the class all week (i'm shy and a little prickly), but it wasn't as bad as i'd feared. i did genuinely lose it at the end, laughing so hard i cried as we lay on the floor, stared at the ceiling and guffawed together for minutes. and minutes. i couldn't get over how weird it was. does that somewhat judgmental laughter count? i don't know. amanda and i hightailed it out of there before the period when people chatted about their experiences.
of course, one session can't give you much a taste of anything and the experts agree with amanda -- it's important to find a club that feels right.
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and that safety can come even in the least likely places.
rebecca foster, who works for the prison mindfulness institute teaching mediation and emotional intelligence skills in rhode island, teaches laughter yoga in men's and women's jails.
"the aggressive energy dissipates,"
foster said. "you can't be tight and laugh at the same time. who knows how profound a difference it will make -- it may not make any difference at all. but at the very least there's a sense that in this moment, in this one place, i can be a kid again."
and for all of the promise of laughter's health benefits, many not yet scientifically proven, that may be the method's greatest strength.
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ritual’s thursday night kundalini yoga — a discipline often called the “yoga of awareness” — seemed like a good fit because of its emphasis on cultivating compassion and consciousness in relationship with god and others. it’s a physically demanding practice, but in a much different way than, say, “power yoga” might be.
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vishvketu calls jacobs “exceptional.”
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raised as a roman catholic until his early teens, jacobs says he still “believes in christ” but now answers “yoga practitioner” when asked how he’d define himself spiritually.
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there is a maxim often attributed to the buddha that says, “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”
and so i offer a deep bow and prayer of gratitude for having met mine.
(cathleen falsani is the faith & values columnist for the orange county register.)

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With this room condition, participants are required to execute a series of 26 poses and a couple of breathing exercises for approximately one and a half hour session.According to its innovator, the temperature and intensity of the exercises will have one sweating profusely, which is the basic idea behind using these conditions. When an individual sweats extensively, it allows the toxins within your body to be released. The warmth of the environment also helps in adding more flexibility into your body, making it easier to perform even the most complex of yoga poses.Origin and Popularity of Bikram YogaBikram Yoga was innovated and established Lululemon Yoga Pants by the Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury, which is a company based in Los Angeles, California. Bikram Choudhury trained at Calcutta's Bishnu Ghosh school before migrating in the United States. Since then, he established the Bikram's Yoga College of India in LA and held a copyright for this particular yoga style. Since then, multiple yoga studies have opened up to teach this particular yoga technique.The discipline of bikram yoga finds it roots in Hatha Yoga, which was initially intended for pain relief. Eventually, it evolved into a 26-series of poses that were performed on a recommended room temperature. Although it is quite popular among individuals who wanted to achieve fitness benefits on top of the health improvement it brings, Bikram Yoga Lululemon Scuba Hoodies had momentarily been scrutinized and become a center of controversy. Many questioned the danger of using high temperature in yoga practice, despite several claims of its ability to improve wellness and flexibility. See all 6 photosBikram Yoga for BeginnersSee all 6 photosSeries of 26 Bikram Yoga PosesBelow is a step-by-step list for all 26 yoga poses that must be done in sequence while in a heated room: Standing Deep BreathingHalf Moon Pose combined with Hand To Feet PoseAwkward PoseEagle PoseStanding Head To Knee PoseStanding Bow Pulling PoseBalancing Stick PoseStanding Separate Leg Stretching PoseTriangle PoseStanding Separate Leg Head To Knee PoseTree PoseToe Stand PoseDead Body PoseWind Removing PoseSit UpCobra PoseLocust PoseFull Locust PoseBow PoseFixed Firm PoseHalf Tortoise PoseCamel PoseRabbit PoseHead To Knee Pose combined with StretchingSpine Twisting PoseBlowing in FirmSee all 6 photosBikram YogaBikram Yoga Floor Series Demonstration - Esak GarciaBikram YogaImportance of HeatThe use of heat during performance of bikram yoga has been the center of controversy and critique for this particular yoga style. Hence, beginners to bikram yoga need to understand why is it essential in the practice and what benefits it has to offer.The presence of heat from an external source enables one to sweat immensely, which eventually always you to release heat from inside the body. Therefore, maintenance of heat within the room helps to avoid your body from overheating. The warmth produced by the outside heat also adds flexibility into your muscle so you can deeply stretch it and accommodate the requires poses for this yoga style.The process of sweating also opens up your pores to release body toxins through your sweat for internal cleansing. The intensity of the working condition and the complexity of the poses help improve your heart rate for a full body workout.Health BenefitsNow that you realize what Lululemon Yoga Pants comprises the practice of bikram yoga, beginners would often proceed to the next step. By practicing this type of yoga, what will it do for my body? 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Ideally, you must do this three times a week.The combination of heat and exercises help tone your muscles while adding flexibility to your tendons and ligaments for injury prevention naturally releases harmful body toxins resulting to a comprehensive internal cleansing.Bikram yoga facilitates for an improved blood circulation, which effectively brings down your stress level terms of health and fitness, bikram yoga has the ability to build up your muscles and bring about weight loss can cure a wide range of diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, and arthritise all 6 photosBikram YogaWhat Does Bikram Yoga Do To The Body?Bikram yoga is believed to be a holistic component of yoga that produces a healthy and fit body. The health benefits are among the bigger focus when dealing with bikram yoga. However, there are fitness and physical benefits too that is one reason for its popularity.Each postures included in the bikram yoga sequence were based on the disciplines of both Eastern and Western practice of yoga. All of these poses invite movement not just for enhancement of the body, but also for improving function. This balance helps make bikram yoga a very effective health and fitness toolncept of Mental StrengthSeveral practitioners to bikram yoga believe that your mental strength is an important key for success. This will enable you to practice self-discipline, especially when the conditions can take its toll on your body.On the other hand, many believe that practicing bikram yoga is a good way to develop mental strength. Switching your mind into the meditative state during performance of yoga sequences will enable you to overcome physical difficulties and experience only its benefits.Scientific and Research EvidenceSeveral research studies were conducted in an effort to provide a solid scientific foundation behind bikram yoga, given that many have raised concerns over the conditions at which these poses are performed. There is enough support available indicating the benefits that yoga has in eliminating pain, regardless of cause. The use of heat too has been confirmed to enhance the effects of using yoga methods alone.The studies failed to conclude, however, whether or not bikram yoga is better than other forms of yoga. 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Interested in catering to the needs of the young lady who does it all, clothing has been designed to not only help her perform to her best, but to get her from point A to point B in a stylish, functional and comfortable manner. Ivivva was launched in response to the demand by the younger set looking for clothing with the same quality and technical features as Vancouverbased Lululemon Athletica. Lulu's little sister boasts the same quality that consumers have come to know and love, though instead of focusing on yoga and running, Ivivva's activewear (available in girls sizes four to 14) is dance-inspired. The first Ivivva Athletica opened on West Fourth Avenue in Vancouver in 2009 and has been followed by stores in Calgary, Edmonton and Halifax. More stores are set to open in the coming months across Canada and online sales were recently opened up to the United States via com. Ivivva opened its second B.C. location on the North Shore last November at The Village at Park Royal and response from community members has been overwhelming. "They've (welcomed) us with warm arms and we've created relationships with all the studios. We're really, really excited to be over here and to be part of this community," says Anna Davidson, store manager. Focused on getting younger girls to move, the brand's athletic apparel (including tanks, leotards, jackets, shorts, crops, pants, skirts, sport bras and accessories) is suited to varying styles of dance, gymnastics or figure skating. "You can also find clothing for any other activity that girls really want to do," says Davidson. The brand was created with technical design features and functionality in mind. "We're really proud of our product in that aspect," says Davidson. A new Ivivva line that's proving popular is a collaboration with Disney, inspired by the television series Shake It Up. "Cece and Rocky are the two main characters and they are aspiring professional dancers so it's just to make the connection with the clothes that they're wearing and them," says Davidson. "We've had an overwhelming burberry sale success with the line. The girls really, really love it." To further serve the community, the West Vancouver store offers a variety of in-store programming. They put on two spring break workshops, one on musical theatre and a second inspired by Shake It Up, and are now offering free weekly dance classes, Sundays from 9: 30 to 10: 30 a.m. A different style is offered every month. For example, March is jazz month and April is hip hop. While classes are suitable for all levels, the typical age of participants is 10-14. No registration is required. The classes are taught by local dancers who work at the store as well as other instructors who are active in the community. On average, 20-30 girls attend each session. "Our community is really important to us and the fact that we have Wholesale Lululemon . . . professional dancers that work at our store, that they can share the gift of dance with all levels of dancers within our community, it's amazing," says Davidson. Ivivva is continuing Define Jackets to earn positive accolades from its target market. Coquitlam resident Liana Barzal, 11, is active in field hockey, dance, cheerleading and soccer. "I think it's great stretchy clothing for dance," she says. "It's comfortable to wear and you feel very free when you're wearing it. I like the colours, the colours are really bright." Peer Kristen Inigo, 12, of North Vancouver, likewise has a busy activity schedule, engaging in track and field, volleyball, basketball and dance. "I like that it's a happy place and it's just really energizing to come in here," she says. "It's really great because the people here are really nice and the clothes are amazing." Across Marine Drive at Park Royal Shopping Centre's north mall is another store catering to the younger girl. Triple Flip is a Calgary-based retailer and its stretchwear is manufactured in Canada. "It's about active girls," says Shahina Elva, store manager. "It's that one-stop shop . . . for active girls to find clothing that they're comfortable in, basically from school to sports. We promote an active lifestyle obviously, but it's comfort too and style." Her No. 1 seller at the moment is the Valley T, a loosefitting draped top with dolman sleeves that comes in both Triple Flip's activewear fabric and cotton. Customers can choose from a variety of colours, appliqu茅s and stripes. "They'll grow out of it before anything happens to it," says Elva. Triple Flip has launched a search for "Flip Girls" to be featured in a local photo shoot for the store April 15. 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While Sofiabella primarily focuses on everyday wear and special occasion pieces (including offering an event dress registry so no two girls end up with the same outfit), activewear is also sold. One of the spring activewear trends Grant has noticed is '80sinspired off-the-shoulder tops paired with tank tops. Dolman sleeves are back in a big way, as are distressed Adidasstyle shorts and tie-dye prints. The rising popularity of girls' activewear has also caught the attention of up-and-coming fashion designer Leora Elischer, 21. The Lions Bay resident is nearing completion of a bachelor of fashion design and technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. At the beginning of the school year, Elischer and her classmates were challenged to create a line to be featured at the annual graduation fashion show, dubbed The Show, set for April 3 at Richmond's River Rock Casino Resort Theatre. "We had to come up with a niche market, which is a market that's in need that isn't being serviced," she says. For her contribution, Elischer designed Ivy&ixie, a line of environmentally friendly dancewear for teen girls, ages 12-16. "It's really colourful and girly but still functional for dance," she says. Elischer designed 15 pieces and will present three outfits in the show. The first is a full body unitard with ruffle detailing and a cropped pullover. The second look is a tank leotard inspired by retro bathing suits with gathered side panels, and a long-sleeved top that's draped in the back. The final outfit is a short-sleeved leotard with a pair of leggings. Helping her with the line was her background in dance as well as recent experience as an intern at Lululemon. "That was super helpful as to how to construct it and how to make it actually function with all the right seaming and construction burberry handbags techniques that I learned while I was there," she says. 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Very conservative Republicans have been lukewarm to Romney because of his history of more moderate positions on social issues. They have flirted with each of his rivals looking for a true standard bearer of conservative values. One by one, Herman Cain, Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have enjoyed a burst of popularity at Romney's expense. Santorum, Gingrich and Paul are challenging Romney on the Michigan ballot next Tuesday. But those Republicans are delusional if they think either Santorum or Gingrich can prevail in the fall against Obama.

Naturally, Republican grassroots really appreciate being called "delusional" by the media. 11.40am:A newbrace of polls via NBC News and MaristfindsMitt Romney

In Michigan 鈥?which has turned into a make-or-break contest for Romney 鈥?the former Massachusetts governor gets the support of 37% of likely GOP primary voters, including those who are leaning toward a particular candidate. Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator, gets 35%, and he's followed by Texas Rep. Ron Paul at 13% and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich at 8%.

The happier scene in Arizona sees Romney on 43%, Santorum with 27%, Gingrich on 16% and Paul 11%. And here's the reason why: Romney's huge lead among early voters, thanks to Romney's organisational clout:

And among those who have voted early or absentee in Arizona 鈥?more than half of all likely Republicans voters in the poll 鈥?Romney holds a 30-point advantage over Santorum, 52% to 22%. 12pm:The Guardian's Ewen MacAskill says the queue of people waiting outside theMitt Romney 12.12pm:Republicans love to crow that America'scorporate tax rate Tim Geithnerto roll out cuts in the corporate tax rate combined with loophole closures, asAP reports

The Obama administration is planning to propose cutting the top tax rate for corporations to 28%, and pay for Define Jackets it by eliminating dozens of tax loopholes companies now use to lower their rates, a senior administration official said. Chances of a deeply divided Congress revamping a tax system regarded as convoluted across the political spectrum seems remote in an election year, but the announcement on Wednesday is certain to fuel debate in the run-up to November's elections. 12.23pm:Amid all the talk of a contested convention for the Republicans in Tampa,veteran Democratic pollsterStan Greenbergtells the Guardian There is a lot of discussion of this prospect around the conservative blogosphere but to be honest, contested conventions in modern politics are a lot like unicorns: people might want one but it never makes an appearance in reality. 12.35pm:The Treasury and the White House have now released a joint report on the president's plan forbusiness tax reform

The United States now essentially trades off greater tax expenditures, loopholes, and tax planning for a higher statutory corporate tax rate relative to other countries. This is a poor trade that produces a tax system that is uncompetitive relative to other countries, distorts business decision making, and slows economic growth.

Nonpartisan tax analysts consistently find that corporations here on average pay just slightly more than their competitors in other developed countries after exploiting the many tax breaks and loopholes. Recent news accounts have highlighted the low effective rates paid by companies like Google, Boeing and General Electric. 12.46pm:Buddy Roemerhas announced this morning that he iswithdrawing from the GOP nomination process Roemer says he's going to run for the Reform party nomination. And if you thought, "Reform what?" then [repeat]. 12.52pm:President Obamaattended a ground-breaking ceremony for the Smithsonian's newNational Museum of African American History and Culture

It was on this ground long ago that lives were once traded, where hundreds of thousands once marched for jobs and for freedom. It was here that the pillars of democracy were built often by black hands. Michelle Obama hugs a child from the Brooklyn Montessori school at the ground breaking ceremony for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American history and culture. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Mr Romney wants to cut individual tax rates by 20% in all six brackets, reducing the tax the wealthiest Americans pay to 28% from 35%. That target is slightly higher than the 25% rate Mr Romney laid out earlier in the campaign. The tax rate for people in the lowest income bracket would drop to 8% from 10%, and would fall to 20% from 25% for those Americans in the middle. Mr Romney would maintain the current 15% tax rate on capital gains and dividends for households that earn $200,000 a year or more. Those earning less than that amount would pay no taxes on capital gains and dividends under his plan.

How to pay for all this, especially the across the board tax cuts? "Mr Romney offered no specific proposals to increase revenue through the tax code," reports the WSJ, "Instead, he would leave those decisions to Congress." Always a recipe for success. Stronger economic growth and reductions in spending will help Lululemon Online to ensure that these tax cuts do not expand deficits addition, higher-income Americans in particular will see limits placed on deductions, exemptions, and credits that are currently available

The bit in bold is very, very interesting: Mitt Romney looking past the GOP primaries and tackling his 1% problem? (Meanwhile, Newt Gingrich is sharpening a stick.)

Mr Hubbard said three different revenue streams would keep the plan from increasing the budget deficit: the "dynamic" effects of economic growth, the additional income that would be subject to taxation through "base broadening," and spending cuts Mr Romney plans that would reach $500 billion per year by 2016. The campaign promised more specifics on those spending cuts within the next week.

"Base broadening" here means bringing in additional tax payers or taxable income. At least he didn't also suggest "eliminating waste and inefficiency," the other usual suspect for filling fiscal holes. 2pm:So while Mitt Romney is churning out Serious Proposals, his main rival for the moment,Rick Santorum 2.15pm:For further analysis of Mitt Romney's new tax cuts, theWashington Post's Greg Sargent talks to Bob McIntyre

So how does this all square with Romney's claim [that he would "make sure the top one percent keeps paying the current share they're paying or more"] about the one percent? McIntyre says the key is that Romney said the one percent's "share" would not drop. He didn't say the amount the one percent pays wouldn't drop. "If you reduce the whole thing by 20% then they can go down by 20% and still pay the same share," McIntyre explains. 2.41pm:Buzzfeed has dug out audiofrom a 2008 interviewRick Santorum

"As of course you know, as you course you know, that abuse in gay relationships is higher than in heterosexual relationships, it's absolutely clear about that. Sexual abuse, violence to children, is higher in those relationships. It's fact."

Santorum is also brilliantly vehement when Signorile describes Santorum's longstanding argument that "if same sex marriage is ok, then so is polygamy" as specious.

Ps 鈥?This is Adam Gabbatt taking over from Richard for a few hours. 2.57pm:Barack Obama is tied with Mitt Romney inArizona,according to our friends at Public Policy Polling Obama and Romney each stand at 47% in PPP's latest poll, while the president leads both Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich by 4 points. "The only Republican he actually runs behind is Rick Santorum, although only by a single point at 47-46," PPP's press release says. "This is the latest in an increasingly long line of our polls recently that challenge the premise that Romney is a much stronger general election candidate than Santorum." Good news for Obama 鈥?although PPP do qualify the poll by saying it is unlikely the President would be able to beat Romney in Arizona once the GOP unifies around one candidate. "But the fact that we're even talking about Arizona as potentially being on the board right now is a big a shift from where we were a couple months ago."

Arizona is a great microcosm of how Barack Obama's reelection prospects have improved over the last 3 months. When we polled there in November his approval numbers were atrocious and his prospects for winning the state in the general election didn't look very good. Now he's getting more popular, the Republicans are getting less popular, and he appears to have a decent chance there. .@Vahousedemsfinding many flaws in @bobmcdonnellsuggested amendments to#sb484#transvaginal#ultrasound And just like that, Virginia's vaginal-probe ultrasound goes up in the smoke of burning vice presidential ambitions.is.gd/5Z7Jub 4.19pm:More fromBob McDonnell'sstatement after he recommended amendments which wouldnot Thus, having looked at the current proposal, I believe there is no need to direct by statute that further invasive ultrasound procedures be done. Mandating an invasive procedure in order to give informed consent is not a proper role for the state. No person should be directed to undergo an invasive procedure by the state, without their consent, as a precondition to another medical procedure. For this reason, I have recommended to the General Assembly a series of amendments to this bill. I am requesting that the General Assembly amend this bill to explicitly state that no woman in Virginia will have to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound involuntarily. I am asking the General Assembly to state in this legislation that only a transabdominal, or external, ultrasound will be required to satisfy the requirements to determine gestational age. Should a doctor determine that another form of ultrasound may be necessary to provide the necessary images and information that will be an issue for the doctor and the patient. The government will have no role in that medical decision. 4.34pm:Mitt Romney's tax plan"has the appeal of simplicity" and could help him win over not only conservative voters but independents at a general election, writesEwen MacAskill The plan is aimed at giving Romney a much-needed edge in a closely-fought campaign. Michigan is his home state and defeat at the hands of Santorum would raise serious doubts about his chances of becoming the Republican presidential nominee. Voters in Michigan, Arizona and Super Tuesday states such as Ohio rate the economy and unemployment are the most important issues. Romney, speaking in Chandler, argued tax cuts would help the economy grow. He suggested 20% cuts in each of six tax brackets: 10%, 15%, 25%, 28%, 33% and 35%. These would become 8%, 12%, 20%, 22.4%, 26 Wholesale Lululemon.4% and 28%. The former Massachusetts governor said his plan would be revenue neutral, by limiting deductions, particularly for the wealthiest. Among deductions he planned to limit are charitable contributions and relief on mortgage interest payments. Mitt Romney and his magic underpants in Chandler, Arizona. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP 4.56pm:Slate's William Saletanhas taken an indepth look at when, and how,Mitt Romney changed position on abortion

When you see the story in its full context, three things become clear. First, this was no flip-flop. Romney is a man with many facets, groping his way through a series of fluid positions on an array of difficult issues. His journey isn't complete. It never will be. Second, for Romney, abortion was never really a policy question. He didn't want to change the law. What he wanted to change was his identity. And third, the malleability at Romney's core is as much about his past as about his future. Again and again, he has struggled to make sense not just of what he should do, but of who he has been. The problem with Romney isn't that he keeps changing his mind. The problem is that he keeps changing his story.

FLASH: US law enforcement officials probing letters sent to TV personalities Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert that threaten attacks on senators. 5.31pm:New Mexico governor Susana Martinez has lost her hair stylist due to her opposition to gay marriage,according to kob

Antonio Darden, a popular stylist who runs Antonio's Hair Studio in Santa Fe, said he cut Martinez' hair three times, but that's it - unless she changes her mind about gay marriage. "The governor's aides called not too long ago, wanting another appointment to come in," Darden said. "Because of her stances and her views on this I told her aides no. They called the next day, asking if I'd changed my mind about taking the governor in and I said no again." The governor has said she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman, and that does not cut it with Darden. "I think it's just equality, dignity for everyone," the popular hair stylist said. "I think everybody should be allowed the right to be together. My partner and I have been together for 15 years." Could there be a wave of politicians and their associates being refused services due to controversial stances? How wouldCallista Gingrich 5.46pm:More from Reuters on the letters sent to Stephen Colbert and John Stewart

Other letters to a number of news organizations and postmarked Oregon warned that 100 letters had been sent to the Washington or home-state offices of U.S. senators and that 10 of those contained a deadly pathogen, a law enforcement source said. At least two of the letters already received - one to the home-state office of a senator and the other Define Jackets to the district office of a member of the House of Representatives - contained a powdery substance. Tests found the substance to be harmless, according to a statement by Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer, the chamber's chief law enforcement officer. 6.14pm:Mitt Romney's tenure as a Marriott board member鈥?which included a six year spell as chair of its audit committee saw the company "repeatedly utilize complex tax-avoidance manoeuvres, prompting at least two tangles with the Internal Revenue Service",according to a Bloomberg report

A federal appeals court invalidated the maneuver in a 2009 ruling, siding with the U.S. Department of Justice, which called Marriott's transaction and attempted tax benefits "fictitious," "artificial," "spectral," an "illusion" and a "scheme." Marriott had argued the plan predated government efforts to close such shelters. Employing another strategy, Marriott legally avoided hundreds of millions of dollars in income taxes thanks to a federal tax-credit program criticized and allowed to expire by Congress. Marriott has also shifted profits to a Luxembourg shell company. During Romney's years on the board, Marriott's effective tax rate dipped as low as 6.8 percent, compared with the federal corporate statutory rate of 35 percent.

The Marriott chain was founded by a Mormon, of course, and you can find the Book of Mormon alongside the bible in Marriott hotel rooms. Bloomberg point out that Willard Mitt Romney was actually named after the chain's founder 鈥?J. Willard Marriott, who was a friend of Mitt's father. 6.30pm:Arizona fingerwaggler and governor Jan Brewer and her tourism officials have splashed out $300,000 on advertising over the next couple of weeks,according to azcentral "The ad, which features Brewer in a white suit against the backdrop of the Arizona desert, will air 44 times on CNN this week and next week 鈥?the week of Arizona and Michigan's primary," the report said. 7.15pm:That's it for today 鈥?joinRichard Adams here for our live blog of tonight's CNN Republican debate in Arizona Sign up for the daily emailGet the Guardian's daily US emailOur editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning.Enter your email address to subscribe. Sign up for the daily emailSign up nowGet the Guardian's daily Australia email

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