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Giving licenses to undocumented immigrants is wise Undocumented immigrants living in California may soon be able to obtain driver’s licenses. Sponsored by several state senators and assemblymen, Assembly Bill 60 would allow the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants if they meet all of the necessary requirements. After passing ur iew in both the State Assembly and State Senate, AB 60 was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday. “This bill will enable millions of people to get to work safely and legally,” Brown said in a Reuters article. “Hopefully it will send a message to Washington that immigration reform is long past due.” According to Reuters, California will be the 10th state to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. AB 60 does have its opponents, though. According to KPBS, several immigrant-rights groups were upset about AB 60 because it authorized marking licenses used by undocumented immigrants. In effect, the special licenses would label undocumented immigrants as different. Although some may be opposed to AB 60, we support it for its common-sense approach. Allowing undocumented immigrants to legally obtain driver’s licenses is a step in the right direction. There are an estimated 2.6 million undocumented immigrants already living here Califronia, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. The least we can do is make sure their driving skills meet state standards.

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For almost anyone in this state, it’s necessary to drive. Public transporation isn’t the best, and driving yourself makes life a lot easier. Because of this, we wouldn’t be surprised if undocumented immigrants are driving, even without proper licenses. They probably By allowing undocumented immigrants to attain drivers licenses, AB 60 will ensure that all motorists have passed the same test. This should make roads safer for us all. In addition, the revenue generated by undocumented immigrants

According to the DMV website, the price of a new license is $32. If half of the 2.6 million undocumented immigrants purchased licenses, the state could receive approximately $41.6 million. Supporting AB 60 doesn’t mean one has to support illegal immigration. It means supporting safe driving. After Brown signs AB 60 into law, as expected, we hope it will make the roads safer in California. Adding a few more educated drivers on the road can’t hurt anyone.

Shared medical visits provide a better setting for some patients When most people in the western world think of a doctor’s visit, they think of close quarters and the exchange of private, sometimes embarrassing information. Sometimes, people leave doctor’s visits devastated, frustrated and out of money. According to an article from the Los Angeles Times, doctors have been opening their doors to chronic ailments such as diabetes, HIV and obesity. The doctors get patients in and out more quickly, and patients save money on the grouped visit. The LA Times article said that these group visits will become more common under the Affordable Care Act, which will call for more doctors for newly insured patients. According to the American Diabetes Association website, some of the meetings are educa-

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tional and can involve a nurse educator, dietitian, a pharmacist and a behavioral therapist. These group sessions, which patients give consent for, serve like self-help meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Patients who share an ailment can also share their struggles, experiences and hopes together in a comfortable setting with others anielle who understand what they’re going through. Not only are they sharing energies and positive encouragement, but patients are able to build off of one another and progress as a whole as they hear each other’s questions and concerns. Despite the time shared with others, patients still get longer sessions with their doctor in a new, dynamic setting.

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that turns into a gym, minus the apprehension of actually going to the gym. They can exercise gently, surrounded by others who are battling the same problem. In the instances mentioned in the article, patients return for their doctor’s visits consistently, enthusiastic and improved each week. Sure, these group visits arsOn may be seen as a privacy breach for those who prefer one-on-one sessions with the doctor. The beauty of it is, though, that the group sessions are completely voluntary. Participants are ex-

during which the doctor circulates to answer individual questions and listen to concerns. While ADA says the group sessions are most popular, there are other models available such as drop-in, 90-minute Q-and-A sessions followed by brief examinations. From one model to the next, all of them share a focus on patient education and doctor involvement, a couple aspects lacking from the rushed one-on-one visits we know well. The group sessions also allow a physician to examine and compare patients, their interactions and concerns in a more informal setting. As atypical as these sessions may be, shared

According to the ADA website, the Cooperative Health Care Clinic offers a model of group medical visits that include a health education session on a variable topic, a Q-and-A period and even a break

For all we know, they could end up saving lives. Danielle Carson is a junior double major in journalism and anthropology and is the diversions editor at the Daily 49er.

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LA Dodgers swimming pool celebration is over-hyped by some Much has been said recently about the Los Angeles Dodgers and their level of sportsmanship following their playoff-clinching game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. On Thursday, the Dodgers received criticism from baseball fans

fans had left. backs upper management. “I could call it disrespectful and classless, but they don’t have a beautiful pool at their old park

McCain (R-Az.) for celebrating in the Diamondbacks’ swimming pool at Chase Field. McCain tweeted that it was a “no-class act by a bunch of overpaid, immature, arrogant spoiled brats. The Dodgers are idiots.” Bloomquist added to McCain’s comments by saying the Dodgers “have a lot of veteran guys on that team that I though hane were classier than that.” Although some may believe celebrating in another team’s swimming pool is unsportsmanlike, the Dodgers meant no harm. The event was as innocent as swimming in the pool, giving each

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President Derrick Hall told the LA Times. Regardless of any Dodger explanation, the Diamondbacks will believe what they want to believe. After many sources picked up the story, much negative attention and focus has been placed on the Dodgers. Instead of talking about the Dodgers’ dramatic turnaround from a record of 30-42 to 89-66, others have focused solely on this incident. If the Dodgers ewell meant any ill-will toward the Diamondbacks — of which there is no evidence — then it is likely a result of an ongoing rivalry between the two teams. According to AP, an incident erupt-

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Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy hit Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke with a pitch. The drilling led to a bench-clearing brawl that ultimately resulted in eight suspensions, according to the AP. Following the incident, Diamond-

after celebrating in the dugout.

“what goes around, comes around,” according to the AP.

any desire to? Diamondbacks executives planted the seed in the minds of most Dodger Another important note is that the Dodgers waited to celebrate on the

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a Red Bull representative from their school, who sent them a package with duct tape and instructions on getting started, according to team member Trevor Umbenetti. Their structure, and a half to complete, as they encountered many structural problems and redesigns.

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onto the grass and down onto the beach during the event. Some rested their feet in the water as they sat on the rocks trying to get the best view possible. Some of the most extreme of extreme sports were present, including two sky divers who landed perfectly on the

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The Red Bull Flugtag drew masses from all over California to Downtown Long Beach on Saturday, when contestants from Alaska to Hawaii launched their comically designed aircrafts into Rainbow Harbor. a craft that would get air, laughs or both. The Flugtag came

tag announcer said after the skydivers landed. “Yeah, we got this,” one of the skydivers replied, without a hint of adrenaline in his voice: Some contestants in the Flugtag were nervous, especially those who would be launched off the 31-foot platform while riding their aircraft into the deep blue.

saucer up for liftoff at the Red Bull Flugtag.

according to the Red Bull website. This is its second year in “hangars,” or sectioned-off areas in the plaza next to the harbor, opened at 10 a.m. Spectators admired the comical structures, some plane-like and some simply outrageous in the form of pyramids or pizzas. Fans posed for pictures Out of a pool of hundreds of applicants, 29 teams were selected to compete in the Flugtag based upon their application and follow-up interviews. The panel of judges, which this year manship and the distance their aircraft achieved. The wingspan of the craft could be no longer than 28

with as high a velocity as possible for maximum distance. Each pilot wore a life vest and helmet, even though every — or dove, rather — into the water.

Kristy Davis of team Game of Throwns said. While other groups were formed from colleges or organizations, Game of Throwns was a group of friends that loved the The U.S. record to beat was 210 feet, according to the Red Bull rules and regulations. Not all teams were trying for air, though, as much as they were seeking attention and laughs. Before launching their crafts off of the deck, teams each performed a dance or skit. University of California, Santa un-clothed. While some of the teams came from Northern California Choice award were California natives. The HSPE came in third place, while beer-enthusiasts Red, White and Brew! and a patriotic plane modeled after a Bald Eagle. The Oakley Factory pilots of Foothill Ranch, Calif., won

phoenix-craft. They placed third in the People’s Choice category. The Legendary Flying Machine built a practical plane

Society for Professional Engineers (HSPE). Josh Beardsley, a in honor of Legends Sports Bar. The Legendary Flying Madespite their grim Dia de los Muertos-inspired makeup. the phoenix. “As big as it is and kind of bulky, we did do a lot of calculations,” Beardsley said. “A pilot came out of nowhere and told little bit of luck.” Seattle University MEGR was also invited to the Flugtag by

The Chicken Whisperers, a team of aerospace engineers from San Francisco, beat not only the U.S. record but also aircraft 258 feet. The aircraft was stopped only by a boat moored across the harbor.

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