Montana
Montana Viewpoint: Brad Tschida’s anatomy lesson
Behold state Rep. Brad Tschida bringing nationwide consideration to Montana by asserting {that a} girl’s uterus serves no actual goal for a lady, that it’s a “sanctuary” for the pre-born.
Form of a apartment leased out to a fertilized human egg. I’m unsure what Tschida’s stand is on ovaries and fallopian tubes and the opposite plumbing that contribute in a technique or one other to the creation of a human life, but when we view a uterus as a form of freeloading physique organ on standby till it’s known as upon to do as God meant, and that it in any other case contributes nothing to a girl, then I would like some solutions.
If certainly the uterus is that “sanctuary” or apartment, I wish to know who’s paying the hire on it, to not point out the heating and plumbing payments, after which there’s the groceries. Even a sanctuary wants maintenance. I’m curious to know if there are any freeloading organs inhabiting the male human anatomy which can be unbiased of the male physique.
I can consider a pair (moreover the appendix) that might qualify as unbiased of maleness however being a polite-kind-of-guy, I’m not going to enter that sort of element.
I’ve observed that so far as politicians are involved it does appear {that a} mind is sort of an iffy necessity. Years again after I would recruit folks to run for the Montana Legislature, not just a few would inform me they didn’t suppose they had been good sufficient to serve within the Legislature.
“Belief me,” I might guarantee them, “You might be.” In fact, these had been folks I had simply met and actually had no thought of how good they had been or weren’t. Nor did I must know as a result of I knew how good many legislators had been—or weren’t.
I envision the human mind as a sort of sanctuary the place ideas and concepts go to roost whereas they’re maturing—properly, no less than growing older—into one thing that’s presentable to the general public. In fact, a lot of these ideas emerge earlier than they’re totally fashioned, after which there’s plenty of explaining to do.
Should you’re something like Tschida, I suppose you simply double down and stand your floor. “I don’t care how dumb it makes me look, I imagine it with all my coronary heart and for those who suppose it’s so dumb perhaps you may provide you with one thing that sounds smarter.” My phrase of recommendation to a man like that’s don’t invite catastrophe.
However I suppose that the purpose Tschida is laboring (sorry) to make is that the operate of the uterus is to serve—and to serve solely—as a spot the place a baby is created and has nothing to do with a girl’s growth, well being, or well-being.
I’ll depart apart the maturational and emotional points of human growth and character as a result of they’re simply too summary and private to take care of, however what Tschida positively doesn’t perceive is that whether or not or not the uterus, as he says, “serves no particular goal to her life or well-being,” a girl contributes nearly all the things to a uterus. And never simply any uterus, HER uterus.
So, Consultant, it’s like love and marriage and a horse and carriage, you may’t have one with out the opposite.
He goes on to cite a girl with whom he says he agrees wholeheartedly; “…[T]he womb is a spot put aside for an additional one who arrives because of a selection of a person and a girl to procreate.”
I can agree wholeheartedly with that, too, particularly on the phrase “selection,” if solely to level out that “selection” just isn’t even remotely a consideration within the crimes of rape or incest, but Tschida imagine the sufferer should carry the resultant embryo to time period.
Tschida is a vital member of the Montana Legislature. In 2019 he served as Majority Chief. His opinions, nonetheless weird, matter.
He shouldn’t be allowed a platform from which to embarrass the state of Montana.
MISSOULA — Almost a year after the closure of Roseburg Forest Products’ Missoula plant, a new venture will now occupy the space.
Utilizing 47 acres, Story House Montana will be a film and television production campus.
“The opportunity is to make anything and everything,” Story House president and CCO James Brown III said.
Studio at Story House, a major movie-making campus, opened Friday.
“We wouldn’t have to tear down these amazing buildings. We could renovate them and convert them into film sound stages,” Brown III shared. “You could shoot anything from a Marvel film to a small independent film, right? We have enough space, we have the crew, we have the talent.”
While 150 workers lost their jobs in Roseburg’s closure, Story House wants to retain and retrain them.
“Film production crew is blue-collar work. It’s electricians, it’s carpenters, it’s builders, it’s painters. I think it just gives an opportunity to learn new skills while also just elevating and fostering skills that they already have,” Brown III said.
The company, which has made another storytelling hub in Sheridan, WY, hopes to create new opportunities in the Garden City.
“When it’s all said and done and we’re up and fully operational, we can make up to 430 jobs,” Brown III said.
Story House says they want to be intentional and work with the community; that includes looking at Missoulian’s needs.
“We are also a real estate-backed company, so we are looking at the housing opportunities and the housing needs. Creating more jobs also creates the need for more housing and we’re well aware of that and really excited to take that on,” Brown III said.
The grand opening offered a first look into a space that will become anything and everything and we’ll keep you updated on the progress.
BILLINGS — A new tortilla shop is bringing the warmth of Mexico to Billings and holds cultural significance for the owners.
Watch the video below:
New tortilleria rolls out in Billings, brings a fresh taste of Mexico to Montana
Colima Tortilleria, located at 2212 Grant Road, sells fresh corn and flour tortillas by the pound each morning. They are made with a large tortilla-making machine shipped directly from Mexico, which pushes out 2,800 tortillas an hour.
“People say they feel excited when they come here and see the machine and say, like, ‘Wow, that’s a really fresh tortilla,’” said owner Rubi Murillo.
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The process begins each day at 9 a.m. before the doors open at 11 a.m. to prepare the masa, or dough, and run the oven-like machine. Though they currently rotate between corn and flour tortillas daily, the plan is to eventually offer both all day. Customers can also enjoy tacos and snacks made with the tortillas on-site. Corn tortillas are made in a six-inch and four-inch size for tacos, while flour tortillas come in 6, 10, and 12-inch sizes. Most days, they sell out before closing.
The venture is new for Murillo, who said she did not learn to make tortillas until the equipment arrived.
“We start making the masa and we start making a process (…) to make the quality tortillas,” said Murillo. “It’s hard work because you have to use the machine, you have to check the temperature (to) make the tortillas, because it’s not the same when you make corn or flour.”
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The tortilleria, which opened its doors at the end of April, is the latest venture for Murillo and her husband, Miguel, who are known for their other businesses: Fiesta Mexicana, Camachos Tacos, and Colima de Mis Amores, a Mexican store and bakery just next door to the tortilleria. The store sells various snacks, meals, clothing, and other goods not commonly found in the U.S.
“At the beginning, when I started to open the store, is because I (missed) home,” said Murillo.
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Murillo wanted to open the tortilleria to bring an authentic and fresh taste to Billings, and the plan came to fruition sooner than expected.
“I haven’t seen these tortillerias here in Billings, so I was thinking, ‘Why not bring the machine?’” said Murillo. “It’s not the same when you go to the store and buy frozen tortillas.”
The business has also helped fill a gap in their hearts, serving as a reminder of home. Murillo, who moved from Colima, Mexico, to the U.S. 10 years ago, remembers her own childhood trips to the local tortilleria.
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“In Mexico, every day you go to buy tortillas from the tortilleria, come back to home and start eating like the dishes that you have with the fresh tortillas,” said Murillo. “That brings me memories when I was at home and my mom sent me, ‘Go for the tortillas! Bring the tortillas back!’”
Her mother, Natalia Ramirez, moved to the U.S. just last year and now works alongside her daughter in the kitchen.
“In Mexico, there’s a lot of tortillerias, but here is the only one. It’s a novelty here because people can take them warm, freshly made,” Ramirez said in Spanish.
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The tortilleria represents a dream fulfilled that ties two cultures together for Ramirez and her daughter. Helping launch the venture has been deeply emotional for her.
“I’m very proud of her,” said Ramirez. “Because she is a very hard-working person, very smart, has a lot of vision for business. She has always been a fighter.”
For the mother-daughter duo, these tortillas are a connection to home and a way to share the richness of Mexican culture with their Montana community.
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“Right now, it’s up and down in a lot of businesses, so I’m really appreciative because it’s been good,” said Murillo.
Colima Tortilleria is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MISSOULA — Here’s a look at Western Montana’s top news stories for Thursday.
A South African family labeled as refugees by the U.S. Department of State arrived in Missoula on Monday, aided by the International Rescue Committee and Soft Landing Missoula. The family’s arrival follows an expedited immigration process stemming from an executive order that claims Afrikaners face violence and property seizures in South Africa. (Read the full story)
Therma Wood Technologies in Polson offers an eco-friendly heat and pressure process to treat wood, eliminating harmful chemicals while enhancing durability. This method provides treated wood with a lifespan of about 20 years, significantly exceeding the typical seven to eight years of chemically-treated wood. (Read the full story)
Polson wood treatment company provides eco-friendly option
Flathead High School students showcased their heavy equipment skills on Wednesday through a hands-on program in partnership with the Montana Contractors Association. The Build Montana Initiative allows students to gain practical experience operating machinery, preparing them for future careers in construction while reinforcing the importance of a skilled workforce in Kalispell. (Read the full story)
Kalispell students showcase heavy machinery skills
Milwaukee residents recall wild overnight storms as DPW crews work to clear debris
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