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Four companies have applied for the [[new gTLD]] [[.radio]]: the [[EBU|European Broadcasting Union]], BRS Media, [[Tin Dale|Tin Dale LLC]], and [[Afilias]].
In July 2012, BRS Media chairman and CEO [[George Bundy]] sent a letter to [[Heather Dryden]], head of the [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]] (GAC). He noted a conflict of interest in EBU's application for .radio, as the organization was at that time requesting to become a member of [[GAC]], and requested that EBU withdraw its application.<ref name="radioworld-1">[http://www.radioworld.com/article/the-battle-for-dot-radio-part-i/214661 The Battle for Dot-Radio: Part I], RadioWorld.com. Published 27 July 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/9732-radio-applicant-slams-gac-conflict-of-interest Radio Applicant Slams GAC Conflict of Interest], DomainIncite.com. Published 11 July 2012.</ref> The EBU went on to be accepted into the GAC,<ref>[http://radioforward.com/ebugac/ European Broadcast Union & Governmental Advisory Committee], RadioForward.com.</ref> and the acceptance notice can be seen [https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/4817665/FINAL_GAC_Communique_20120628.pdf here].
In July 2012, BRS Media chairman and CEO [[George Bundy]] sent a letter to [[Heather Dryden]], head of the [[GAC|Governmental Advisory Committee]] (GAC). He noted a conflict of interest in EBU's application for .radio, as the organization was at that time requesting to become an Observer within the [[GAC]], and requested that EBU withdraw its application.<ref name="radioworld-1">[http://www.radioworld.com/article/the-battle-for-dot-radio-part-i/214661 The Battle for Dot-Radio: Part I], RadioWorld.com. Published 27 July 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/9732-radio-applicant-slams-gac-conflict-of-interest Radio Applicant Slams GAC Conflict of Interest], DomainIncite.com. Published 11 July 2012.</ref> The EBU went on to be accepted into the GAC,<ref>[http://radioforward.com/ebugac/ European Broadcast Union & Governmental Advisory Committee], RadioForward.com.</ref> and the acceptance notice can be seen [https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/4817665/FINAL_GAC_Communique_20120628.pdf here].
EBU published a statement prior to receiving BRS Media's letter that clarified and defended their position, stating, "The EBU represents the interests of the global radio community and can be relied on to provide a secure namespace to facilitate and speed the radio industry's digital, online evolution. Our responsibility is to every member of the radio community – not only the financially able or best equipped and to provide protection against [[cybersquatting]] or competing interests, who exploit commercial opportunities... It is not in the public interest to see (dot-radio) managed as a generic TLD by a non-radio stakeholder with commercial interests."<ref name="radioworld-1"></ref>
In an August 8th interview with Radio World, Bundy played down EBU's statement by saying that, "There is no advantage the EBU has with regards to 'nonprofit' in running a Top Level Domain. If you look at VeriSign, a publicly trade for-profit corporation, running dot-com and at PIR (Public Interest Registry), a nonprofit corporation that operates dot-org, to the end user there is very little difference... with regards to price, polices and usage."<ref name="radioworld-2">[http://www.radioworld.com/article/battle-for-dot-radio-part-ii/214838 Battle for Dot-Radio: Part II], RadioWorld.com. Published 8 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref>
In an August 8th interview with Radio World, Bundy played down EBU's statement by saying that, "There is no advantage the EBU has with regards to 'nonprofit' in running a Top Level Domain. If you look at [[Verisign]], a publicly trade for-profit corporation, running [[.com|dot-com]] and at [[PIR]] (Public Interest Registry), a nonprofit corporation that operates [[.org|dot-org]], to the end user there is very little difference... with regards to price, polices and usage."<ref name="radioworld-2">[http://www.radioworld.com/article/battle-for-dot-radio-part-ii/214838 Battle for Dot-Radio: Part II], RadioWorld.com. Published 8 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref>
In the same interview, Bundy listed several reasons that ICANN should pick BRS Media, including the company's notable amount of "experience dealing with industry-specific domain names" and the fact that BRS Media has only applied for one, whereas larger companies like [[Afilias]] have applied for numerous domain names and "care no more about radio than they do the color pink."<ref name="radioworld-2"></ref>
According to ICANN rules, applicants with a "community" designation -- those who operate its proposed new gTLD for the benefit of a 'clearly designated community' -- will automatically receive "precedence for designation". If EBU can prove to ICANN's new gTLD review panel that it represents an entire community and does not lose the "community" designation due to challenges from other parties, it will automatically be the chosen bidder for .radio. Otherwise, .radio will be rewarded to the highest bidder through an auction process.<ref name="radioworld-3">[http://www.rwonline.com/article/kleiman-us-radio-should-get-involved-in-%E2%80%98dot-radio-discussion/216383 Kleiman: U.S. Radio Should Get Involved in 'Dot-Radio' Discussion], RWOnline.com. Published 14 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref>
According to ICANN rules, applicants that can prove "[[Community TLD|community]]" designation -- those who operate a proposed new gTLD for the benefit of a 'clearly designated community' -- wil receive "precedence for designation". If the EBU can prove to ICANN's new gTLD review panel that it represents an entire community and does not lose the "community" designation due to challenges from other parties, it will delegated .radio. Otherwise, .radio will be rewarded to the highest bidder through an [[gTLD Auctions|auction process]].<ref name="radioworld-3">[http://www.rwonline.com/article/kleiman-us-radio-should-get-involved-in-%E2%80%98dot-radio-discussion/216383 Kleiman: U.S. Radio Should Get Involved in 'Dot-Radio' Discussion], RWOnline.com. Published 14 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.</ref>
Internet policy specialist Kathryn Kleiman believes taking into account the future of radio should be important. Her opinion is that, "BRS Media, Afilias and Tin Dale provide a more open platform for a range of new radio services that are developing now and in the future. It is a different version than the EBU application, which will allow registration of domain names to more traditional media, e.g., licensed broadcasters and licensed amateur radio clubs. An open discussion of visions of the future of radio online would be very timely right now."<ref name="radioworld-3"></ref>
Internet policy specialist [[Kathy Kleiman|Kathryn Kleiman]] believes taking into account the future of radio should be important. Her opinion is that, "BRS Media, Afilias and Tin Dale provide a more open platform for a range of new radio services that are developing now and in the future. It is a different version than the EBU application, which will allow registration of domain names to more traditional media, e.g., licensed broadcasters and licensed amateur radio clubs. An open discussion of visions of the future of radio online would be very timely right now."<ref name="radioworld-3"></ref>
Type: Privately held
Founder(s): George Bundy
Headquarters: 55 New Montgomery St. Suite 622
San Francisco CA 94105-3432
Website: brsmedia.fm
George Bundy, CEO
BRS Media Inc. is a San Francisco-based e-commerce company that offers services to radio and internet companies. It has been named One of the Fastest Growing Companies in America in Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list for 5 consecutive years, from 2008 to 2012.
It was founded by George Bundy in 1994.[1]
dotRadio - a TLD for the On Air & Online Community
Get.fm - a showcase of .FM sites and sounds
dotFM - an .fm domain registration site
dotAM - an .am domain registration site
iDotz.net - a full-service registrar offering names in 150 domain extensions
iRRP.net - a registration and domain reseller management system
Web-Radio - internet web radio
Webz.net - an internet directory
.radio
Four companies have applied for the new gTLD .radio: the European Broadcasting Union, BRS Media, Tin Dale LLC, and Afilias.
In July 2012, BRS Media chairman and CEO George Bundy sent a letter to Heather Dryden, head of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC). He noted a conflict of interest in EBU's application for .radio, as the organization was at that time requesting to become an Observer within the GAC, and requested that EBU withdraw its application.[2][3] The EBU went on to be accepted into the GAC,[4] and the acceptance notice can be seen here.
EBU published a statement prior to receiving BRS Media's letter that clarified and defended their position, stating, "The EBU represents the interests of the global radio community and can be relied on to provide a secure namespace to facilitate and speed the radio industry's digital, online evolution. Our responsibility is to every member of the radio community – not only the financially able or best equipped and to provide protection against cybersquatting or competing interests, who exploit commercial opportunities... It is not in the public interest to see (dot-radio) managed as a generic TLD by a non-radio stakeholder with commercial interests."[2]
In an August 8th interview with Radio World, Bundy played down EBU's statement by saying that, "There is no advantage the EBU has with regards to 'nonprofit' in running a Top Level Domain. If you look at Verisign, a publicly trade for-profit corporation, running dot-com and at PIR (Public Interest Registry), a nonprofit corporation that operates dot-org, to the end user there is very little difference... with regards to price, polices and usage."[5]
In the same interview, Bundy listed several reasons that ICANN should pick BRS Media, including the company's notable amount of "experience dealing with industry-specific domain names" and the fact that BRS Media has only applied for one, whereas larger companies like Afilias have applied for numerous domain names and "care no more about radio than they do the color pink."[5]
According to ICANN rules, applicants that can prove "community" designation -- those who operate a proposed new gTLD for the benefit of a 'clearly designated community' -- wil receive "precedence for designation". If the EBU can prove to ICANN's new gTLD review panel that it represents an entire community and does not lose the "community" designation due to challenges from other parties, it will delegated .radio. Otherwise, .radio will be rewarded to the highest bidder through an auction process.[6]
Internet policy specialist Kathryn Kleiman believes taking into account the future of radio should be important. Her opinion is that, "BRS Media, Afilias and Tin Dale provide a more open platform for a range of new radio services that are developing now and in the future. It is a different version than the EBU application, which will allow registration of domain names to more traditional media, e.g., licensed broadcasters and licensed amateur radio clubs. An open discussion of visions of the future of radio online would be very timely right now."[6]
↑ About Us, BRSMedia.fm.
↑ 2.0 2.1 The Battle for Dot-Radio: Part I, RadioWorld.com. Published 27 July 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
↑ Radio Applicant Slams GAC Conflict of Interest, DomainIncite.com. Published 11 July 2012.
↑ European Broadcast Union & Governmental Advisory Committee, RadioForward.com.
↑ 5.0 5.1 Battle for Dot-Radio: Part II, RadioWorld.com. Published 8 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
↑ 6.0 6.1 Kleiman: U.S. Radio Should Get Involved in 'Dot-Radio' Discussion, RWOnline.com. Published 14 November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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Image Comics revealed Jim Lives: The Mystery of the Lead Singer of The Doors and the 27 Club, a new conspiracy-fantasy original graphic novel, for release in 2021.
This is the second OGN in a trilogy of conspiracy fantasy books, beginning with 2020's Paul is Dead which is about the fictional death of Beatles' singer Paul McCartney. This time Paolo Baron and Ernesto Carbonetti create a conspiracy fantasy about the enigmatic The Doors singer Jim Morrison, who allegedly died at age 27 in Paris France. The OGN follows the tale of a man searching for his journalist son that vanished after sending a last message reading: "Jim Morrison isn't dead, he's hiding out here in Italy, I saw him with my own eyes." Baron offered the following comment on the creative process behind writing this book:
"I wrote Jim Lives by continuously listening to The Doors vinyl records while I was in the small village where I set the story," said Baron. "At one point I really saw him. I mean Jim."
Other comic companies also have rock star-based GNs planned; Z2 Comics will release a GN biography of Elvis Presley (see "Z2 To Release 'Elvis: The Graphic Novel'").
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The simple question of what ERP is today defies a simple answer. Are we talking about the classic, monolithic, on-premise ERP (that still has tremendous value)? Which ERP instances do we include (most companies have several in their ERP museum)? Where do we draw the line between core ERP functionality and the functionality provided by integrated cloud components (who hasn’t bolted SaaS offerings onto their ERP landscape?)?
There is no way around the fact that complexity reigns when it comes to ERP. To help our customers better understand and navigate today’s dynamic ERP waters, and to help us better meet our customers’ third-party service needs, NTT DATA recently enlisted IDG and CIO Magazine to conduct a survey of IT and business leaders.
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33% report an increase in the number of ERP platforms/packages in use.
44% have a strategy in place for integrating on-premise and cloud environments (36% say this is a top priority over the next 12 months.)
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Largely because it spans myriad, evolving technologies and touches every facet of business, the digitalization phenomenon currently engulfing us exacerbates complexity, adds to the confusion, and is giving rise to increased skepticism among business and IT leaders who’ve grown weary of marketing hype as they search for real-world value, meaningful and measurable.
As reported in ComputerworldUK, a survey of 107 SAP user organizations attending this year’s UK and Ireland SAP User Group (UKISUG) conference showed that 58% of respondents believe vendors and service providers create “too much hype” around the concept of digital transformation.
Additionally, 80% of survey respondents feel that some vendors intentionally repackage existing products to fit the ‘digitisation’ concept and only 2% feel that products aimed at supporting digital strategies deliver on promises.
SAP took a direct hit on the digital front, with only a fifth of respondents perceiving SAP as a leader in digital transformation; even less (18%) seeing SAP as an innovator; and the majority (51%) seeing SAP as a follower.
These results present both a challenge and opportunity to SAP and SAP partners and opens up opportunities for SAP partners to be thought-leaders.
Clearly, more genuine thought leadership, demonstrable business use cases, and SAP product roadmap clarity are needed.
On the brighter side, the UKISUG survey also showed that 30% of participating SAP customers have begun digital transformation strategies, and an additional 36% report that digital transformation is underway in certain areas of business but with no “overarching strategy.”
SAP S/4HANA gaining traction
While the SAP Simple Finance solution, announced in June 2014, marked the first step in the SAP S/4 HANA roadmap, SAP officially announced SAP S/4HANA in February of this year, and SAP S/4HANA Cloud Edition in May.
Available on-premise, in the cloud or as a hybrid deployment, SAP S/4 HANA enables SAP on-premise customers to begin shifting more IT into the cloud, leverage advances in big-data analytics and ubiquitous mobility, and step up the pace of innovation throughout their organization.
Most recently, at SAP TechEd, held November 10–12 in Barcelona, SAP announced a massive wave of innovation for SAP S/4 HANA covering the mission-critical business processes across lines of business such as finance, sales, service, marketing, commerce, procurement and sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, asset management, research and development, and human resources.
SAP also announced that enterprises can now drive end-to-end digitized operations across their key business functions with the SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management solution, the new name for the product formerly known as Simple Logistics.
SAP S/4HANA solutions for lines of business combine the digitized core capabilities included in SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Management with the on-premise and cloud solutions in the SAP portfolio for each line of business – such as SAP Cash Management application in finance; SAP SuccessFactors solutions in human resources; the Ariba Network in procurement, and SAP hybris solutions in marketing and commerce.
A detailed list of key simplifications and innovations for SAP for S/4 HANA can be found in SAP’s press release.
The market momentum has been record-breaking since the launch of SAP S/4HANA in February 2015, according to SAP, with more than 1,300 customers in only 8 months.
This traction, combined with the wave of innovation announced for SAP S/4HANA, should help to raise the perception of SAP’s leadership in digitalization.
SAP partners must provide clarity for digital ERP confusion
SAP partners currently manage more than 80% of all projects focused on SAP S/4HANA, according to SAP, and play a major role in selling the software and helping customers plan, run and optimize implementation and digital transformation projects.
There is no cookie-cutter tool for ERP digital transformation. Each company has it’s unique ERP environment, market forces, corporate objectives, industry imperatives, customer expectations, and enterprise IT priorities -- which is why, at NTT DATA, we provide a prioritization framework along with best practices to help guide our SAP customers along their digital transformation journey.
For net-new SAP customers, S/4 HANA is a no brainer. For existing SAP customers, S/4 HANA is your future. Mainstream maintenance for SAP Business Suite extends to 2025, so it's safe to say we're not on the cusp of a massive wave of upgrades from R/3 to S/4 HANA just yet, but laggards beware as SAP S/4HANA, the first digital core for digital business in the industry, is sure to impact your ERP landscape in a big way in the years ahead.
(For more NTT DATA perspective on SAP S/4 HANA, read The SAP S/4 HANA Cloud Changer, Why Lead Off S/4 HANA with Simple Finance?, and 2015: The Year of S/4 HANA.)
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Welcome to the Digital Audit
At our recent Digital Audit launch event, Inflo CEO Mark Edmondson explained how we’re expanding the Inflo platform with a new module – Inflo Workpapers – to cover the entire audit process, from planning and documentation, through risk assessment and testing, to client reporting.
Our Digital Audit solution offers a one-stop shop for accountancy firms. It incorporates intuitive data analytics, a progressive audit methodology developed by our team of audit experts, and an audit platform powered by emerging tech.
The power of Inflo Workpapers is that it makes Inflo Hybrid Intelligence a member of the audit team. It’s AI-powered, but humans are in control at every stage. Auditors still use their professional judgment to interpret the findings, review and modify AI recommendations, and make final approvals.
By augmenting human intelligence, skill and intuition with powerful data analytics and advanced AI algorithms, the Digital Audit platform enables firms to:
Drive unprecedented efficiency through standardisation, automation, and the incorporation of emerging technologies
Ensure quality by embedding the audit standards within the platform and using data analytics throughout the audit process
Deliver more client value by offering new insights and differentiating outputs
Levelling the technology playing field
Of course, talking about innovating in the profession is all very well, but that talk needs to turn into action on the ground. And perhaps the biggest barrier to innovation in auditing is the cost of investing in the technology.
Which is why Inflo Workpapers will be completely free.
“We believe that on the journey to a digital audit in a digital profession, every auditor should have access to the essential tools necessary to perform a quality, valuable audit,” Mark said. “So, Inflo Workpapers will be a completely free solution. Firms can get access to an innovative audit methodology, in a secure, cloud-based platform environment, available 24/7 on any device, anywhere – for free. We’re truly levelling the tech playing field.”
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Are gyms open in Tier 4?
Full list of areas in Tier 4
What coronavirus measures are in place for gyms?
GYM-goers will be wondering if they can still work out under Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions.
It comes as The Sun understands more areas of England will be plunged into the strictest coronavirus measures as soon as Boxing Day.
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Gyms in Tier 4 areas are being forced to shutCredit: PA:Press Association
It’s hoped the rules – which includes a ban on households mixing – will help to slow the spread of a mutant coronavirus that’s believed to be 70% more infectious.
London and parts of the South East of England are already in Tier 4 after the strain is believed to be behind a sudden surge in hospitalisations.
Now, the mutant Covid strain has been detected in parts of the South West, the Midlands and the North – areas all currently in Tier 2 or 3.
As part of Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential retail shops, hairdressers and beauty salons must shut in a bid to stop the spread. Pubs and restaurants must close too.
But what does it mean for people wanting to go to the gym?
Sadly, indoor gyms have been told to shut in all places that are in Tier 4 coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
The same goes for indoor swimming pools, indoor tennis and basketball courts, indoor fitness and dance studios and indoor climbing walls.
But outdoor gyms, outdoor pools, outdoor sports courts can remain open.
HERE is the full list of areas in Tier 4.
Surrey (excluding Waverley)
The boroughs of Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, Rother and Hastings
All 32 London boroughs and the city of London.
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Peterborough
Essex (excluding Colchester, Uttlesford and Tendring)
Gyms, pools, and leisure facilities are able to remain open under Tier 3 restrictions, although exercise classes are banned.
It means you can still go the gym to work out on your own in Tier 3 areas.
Tier 3 is applied to “very high” risk areas where coronavirus cases are still rising.
As per coronavirus-safe guidance from industry association, UK Active, gyms that can stay open have taken measures such as:
Reduced capacity in gyms, while increasing space between equipment to 2m, as well as adding a one-way system.
Provided additional gym space, with individual workout areas of 3m x 3m.
Limited bookings for group exercise classes to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Reduced the number of swimmers in pools – where people swim at 5m intervals.
Fewer members are allowed in certain areas at any one time to ensure everyone can practice social distancing.
Plastic screens introduced to reception desks to protect members and staff.
Signage and clear floor markings help members to remain a safe distance apart, with staff available to provide support.
We’ve rounded up a full list of shops and businesses that are forced to shut under Tier 4 rules.
It includes non-essential shops and hairdressers which are now closed.
New Tier 4 rules and exemptions: What you can and can’t do, explained.
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Lightwire Quickly Expands Reading Device Campaign
Lightwire, LLC has expanded the litigation campaign begun earlier this month, suing additional defendants ASUS (3:18-cv-01159), Best Buy (2:18-cv-01510), OnePlus (4:18-cv-01163), and Sony (3:18-cv-00409) days after its first case was filed, against LG Electronics (LGE). In this campaign, the plaintiff asserts a single patent, generally related to a touchscreen electronic reading device that can exchange information with at least one other device via a “multiband station”, accusing of infringement “electronic devices used for reading”, including ASUS’s PadFone and ZenPad series of products, Best Buy’s Insignia 8” Flex Tablet, the OnePlus 5, and Sony’s Xperia Z2 and Z4 Tablets.
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Lightwire, LLC has launched its second and third litigation campaigns. The California NPE has filed suit against LG Electronics (LGE) (3:18-cv-00370) over a single patent generally related to a touchscreen electronic reading device that can exchange information with at least one other device via a “multiband station”. The LGE complaint characterizes the accused devices (including three identified LG G Pad 10.1” tablets) as devices that “enable the user to comfortably read electronic books, store data, and communicate data with peripheral devices”. This past November, RPX noted the transfer of this reading device patent in apparent preparation for litigation; Lightwire has previously asserted multiple high-speed data transfer patents in a campaign that ended in mid-2017, and just last month received rights to another patent, this one broadly concerning a simulated cigarette meant to help smokers kick the habit. Lightwire has now asserted that patent as well, in a new case against SS Choice (3:18-cv-00419). | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line843 |
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Mass protests in Cambodia rekindling
by Arno Maierbrugger - Sep 15, 2013
Cambodia’s main opposition party has launched another mass demonstration in the capital on September 15 to step up pressure against Prime Minister Hun Sen to resolve a post-election deadlock. The demonstration comes despite the start of talks between the two sides aimed at ending a dispute over July elections.
Cambodia’s king brought Hun Sen face to face with opposition leader Sam Rainsy for the first time in years on September 14 and urged the two rivals to resolve their conflict peacefully for the sake of national stability. However, no agreement was reached, but the two are expected to meet again on September 16.
Opposition leaders said up to 20,000 people turned out to rally support for an investigation into the results of the July election.
Tension over the disputed election results have intensified in Cambodia after a bomb exploded in front of the National Assembly on September 13 and rockets were found hidden at a temple in the capital city of Phnom Penh.
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Cambodia's main opposition party has launched another mass demonstration in the capital on September 15 to step up pressure against Prime Minister Hun Sen to resolve a post-election deadlock. The demonstration comes despite the start of talks between the two sides aimed at ending a dispute over July elections. Cambodia's king brought Hun Sen face to face with opposition leader Sam Rainsy for the first time in years on September 14 and urged the two rivals to resolve their conflict peacefully for the sake of national stability. However, no agreement was reached, but the two are expected to meet again...
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Schemes for Northern Irish Writers 2021
With support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s National Lottery funding, we are delighted to offer subsidised membership and mentoring schemes for writers based in Northern Ireland.
The IWC is working towards the development of our first equality and diversity policy, and taking steps to promote equality of opportunity for all those living in Ireland, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, as well as socio-economic background.
We encourage writers from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Irish literature to apply for these schemes. We will place a strong focus on ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality and socioeconomic status when evaluating the applications for this opportunity.
The below schemes directly connect Northern writers with the Irish Writers Centre and writers from across the island.
IWC Subsidised schemes for NI writers
Mentoring support scheme: Upon application, we will provide 20 aspiring writers based in Northern Ireland the offer of one free 1.5 hour mentoring session, along with a 300-word report. These 20 free mentoring sessions will pair a writer with an experienced mentor. The IWC Mentoring scheme offers a key support for writers to connect together and excel their art form under expert guidance, support and learning to develop quality and excellence in writing.
Professional Membership Support Scheme: Our membership scheme connects our community of writers from across the island through a number of member benefits, including offering advice, writer opportunities, and advocacy. We provide a professional networking opportunity for writers to contribute to the development of the writing community, and guide any literary query with our sectoral knowledge. 20 free membership places will be provided to the successful applicants who meet our Professional Membership criteria
Eligibility: These schemes , writers applying for Scheme 2 will need to obtain professional membership by meeting a set of criteria outlined in our professional membership terms and conditions.
How to Apply: Please fill out the forms linked below to apply:
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__label__cc | 0.647044 | 0.352956 | Over the last 10 years Intuitive Health's commitment to the community is second to none. Our team members are constantly recognized in the community and can hold their heads high knowing they deliver honest billing and top notch care. This commitment has been recognized by our peers and awarded numerous times. Here are just a few:
2018 SMU Cox Business School Top 100 Private Business in DFW #45
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The Intuitive team donating lunch and funds for Keller Texas First Responders and their Fallen Hero's Fund.
Intuitive commits significant resources to educators in the communities it serves. The Classroom Cash contest has become a corner stone and gets over 100k social media mentions per month during the school year on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Riverview Health is comprised of a full-service, 156-bed hospital in Noblesville and a hospital in Westfield with 16 beds. Also included are 23 primary, immediate and specialty-care facilities in Hamilton County. Riverview Health provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence. National achievements include Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery award (2019) and Outstanding Patient Experience award (2017-2018). Leapfrog Group awarded Riverview Health an A grade—the highest grade possible—for patient safety in 2017. As one of the largest employers in Hamilton County, Riverview Health recently received the Five-Star AchieveWELL Award through the Wellness Council of Indiana and was honored at the 2017 Indiana Health and Wellness Summit. View Riverview Health Jobs
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of eight hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with more than 11,000 employees. View Presbyterian Healthcare Jobs
Legacy ER & Urgent Care pioneered retail healthcare in 2008, and was one of the nation’s first healthcare facilities to offer both urgent care and emergency room treatment options under one roof. Legacy is building an exceptional customer service program, with industry-leading ratings by providing transparent billing, and creating welcoming clinical environments with one-on-one access to board-certified, emergency-trained physicians. View Legacy ER & Urgent Care Jobs
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Are you interested in taking your nursing career to new heights with a trailblazing company that is setting the high bar in healthcare by combining ER and urgent care services under one roof? Would you jump at the chance to work in a collaborative, exciting environment with a fun team of professional clinicians? If so, Legacy ER & Urgent Care wants to add you to our family as Staff Nurse RN.
In this unique, first-rate Staff Nurse RN position, you will have the chance to work closely with revolutionary physicians, opening the door to learning new leadership insights that will further your nursing career. Cultivate important relationships and gain personal satisfaction as you mentor and coach others, sharing your knowledge and expertise. Physicians, your fellow healthcare professionals and the community will appreciate all that you bring to the table, and you will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits.
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Provide appropriate assessment, planning, and implementation of the patient's care to include therapeutic and diagnostic intervention
Provide personal patient care to ensure comfort and well-being to the patient, acknowledging physiological and psychological needs
Assist the physician on duty in the examination and treatment of patients; accurately transcribe physician orders according to policy and procedure
Execute physician orders including administration of medications, treatments and IVs; observe and document patient response to pertinent medications
Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's well-being
Teach patient/patient family appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material
Collect specimens and conduct laboratory tests; review and uphold lab policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the clinic, lab, and exam rooms; ensure facilities are maintained and function in accordance with OSHA standards
Maintain all required professional certifications and licenses; participate in all certification of the facility and CEU
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Demonstrated ability and appropriate technical skills to administer treatments and procedures
Demonstrated skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy, procedure and division/unit specific competencies
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CBWAS: Google Workplace to power work transformation during a crisis
By Eliizabeth Akinyi | 24 September 2020
The Central Bank of West Africa States successfully rolls out Google Workplace (formally G Suite) in seven days for over a thousand employees located across eight different countries without interrupting service or productivity. The result? Increasing customer and employee satisfaction with a more connected but remote workforce during the COVID-19 crisis.
During a global pandemic where working from home seems inevitable, it remains critical for companies to have efficient remote communication and collaboration platforms. Founded in 1962, the Central Bank of West Africa States is a dominant player in Banking, with eight member States in the Monetary Union: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. In addition to centralizing the cash reserves of the Union, the main mandates of the Central Bank are: to issue currency, to manage monetary policy, to organize and monitor banking activities, and to provide assistance for the West African Monetary Union member States.
Power immediate transformation during a global crisis
In March 2020, Senegal government’s National Emergency Response Committee announced recommendations for people to work from home in an attempt to flatten the coronavirus curve. The Central Bank of West Africa States responded with an immediate digital transformation that would bring interactions between employees and customers closer to their more intuitive digital experiences remotely. Even more importantly, the bank needed greater support for working off-site, including finding ways to replace in-person and telephone meetings with simple, reliable video conferencing.
Having Google Workplace (formally G Suite) means that they would have a powerful platform that not only includes corporate email, but also multiple enterprise tools that work as a foundation for innovation, driving collaboration and improving the productivity of their teams without any compromise on their key pillar - Security and Trust.
Migrating to Google Workplace would also eliminate the technical burden of maintaining the servers used to support the bank’s previous environment. This change not only reduced a recurring monthly spend of 60% on hardware but would also allow the Central Bank to reallocate headcount it had assigned to system maintenance and support calls.
Transformation culture and remote working transition
Backed by the full support of management, the Chief Information Officer, Mr. Tiéguélé A. COULIBALY, and his team signed off the move to migrate CBWAS to Google Workplace. They were concerned about the technical aspects of the full-company migration and had assembled a careful go-live plan and a cross-site team to handle any problems.
Due to the scale, complexity and limited time at hand, the bank chose to work with the Google Premier Partner- Incentro Africa in collaboration with the Africa Google Cloud Distributor Digicloud Africa. Incentro's key focus was to ensure the bank was able to migrate in the shortest time possible for all their workforce and quickly facilitate the set up of access to documents on shared drives.
A seamless, no-downtime migration was successfully completed and a global go-live achieved within a week for all the 1300 employees to G Suite Enterprise.
"G Suite has given Central Bank of West African States employees a “different way to work. Remote workers now have expanded and highly efficient ways of accessing and collaborating on the go. We’ve saved 40% on total per-user cost, reduced IT hours spent maintaining our environment, have had 60% fewer email related tickets, complied with our Industry’s data protection regulations, and on top of that we’ve had no downtime in the last 6 months"- Tiéguélé A. COULIBALY,Chief Information Officer, Central Bank of West Africa States.
Seamless migration to G Suite
Migration of employees to G Suite Enterprise in one week without interrupting service or employee productivity, something that before the pandemic would have been seen as unachievable.
Deliver transformation – and entrench the core value of innovation– by providing productivity and collaboration tools to 1300 employees in eight African countries.
Increased customer and employee satisfaction with a more connected but remote workforce.
Drive business continuity during a pandemic through efficient remote working tools.
Delivers high reliable uptime to enhance productivity and collaboration
99% Adoption on Gmail and 87% on Drive within one week of Go-Live.
Employees now regularly use Google Chat and Google Meet to connect, and they frequently collaborate in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, often across remote sites that need to collect and present their combined data.
The bank also wanted to use scripts to accelerate and automate workflows that incorporated its productivity applications. Furthermore, Apps Script enabled the bank's developers to perform tasks including building add-ons for G Suite products such as Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Forms; writing custom functions for Sheets; publishing web apps embedded in Google Sites; and interacting with services such as AdSense, Analytics, Calendar, Drive and Gmail
Adoption for core G Suite services have remained above an average of 70% for the last three months; a key success metric for Incentro and the customer’s ROI. G Suite has without doubt improved the frequency of collaboration between the bank’s offices in eight different countries in West Africa.
In the long run
A cloud journey began, with greater collaboration
The benefits of G Suite to The Central Bank are not limited to specific use cases. With security being at the core of the implementation, the bank is in control of the environment through a centralized dashboard and reporting that ensures timely response to incidents for a highly regulated industry.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, perhaps best of all, with an objective to ease business processes and enhance customer experience, one of the biggest benefits has been freeing up the team from repetitive IT admin tasks such as onboarding new employees. With the time the team has won back, it can now focus on high-value projects that will help drive the business forward. The CIO and his team are keeping a close eye on new tools that may enhance automation and link tasks and activities together. G Suite is very much in its direction and a key enabler of the bank’s modernization program. “Central Bank did something previously unthinkable and in doing so, accomplished a digital transformation in a previously unimagined timeframe. They have set the gold standard for business leadership in a time of adversity and change.” - Gregory Maclennan, CEO Digicloud Africa
The bank has observed that after the implementation of G Suite, team members have become more engaged with their work and show greater willingness to share their ideas remotely.
“It is amazing to see that the abilities of something sometimes seem so ordinary to us at times, can make such a powerful impact. Being able to work from anywhere has not always been a priority, but is now essential for businesses. With a unique collaboration between the Central Bank, Google, Digicloud Africa, and Incentro we’ve been able to achieve the unthinkable in record time. Making the impossible possible.” - Dennis de Weerd, CEO Incentro Africa.
In the near future
As a regulator of Banks in the West African states, CBWAS, provides an E-learning platform with contents that enable employees of member states banks to complete learning modules online that help them perform their roles effectively and to pass exams set by the bank. G Suite using Google Classroom and sites will provide a platform for building this curriculum at no additional infrastructure, hosting or license expenses. “A great experience partnering with Incentro. No task too big or too small for this team. They have proven that with the right leadership and a great Change Management Plan you can transform a business in a week, even a bank.” - Nick Treurnicht, Professional Collaboration Engineer, Digicloud Africa.
With workflows powered by G Suite and Apps Script well established within the bank, the institution is planning to invest in Google Cloud Platform services. Big Query is also in the process of evaluation and approval as the next tool for predictive real time analytics to help them gain insights easily and create stunning reports and dashboards using popular business intelligence tools, out of the box. The bank’s IT team also received training on Google Data Studio to create dashboards that enable it to visualize critical information.
“A technology rollout of this scale can be extremely difficult, but this was one of the smoothest change implementations I have worked on due to the successful collaboration with the Central Bank team and Digicloud Africa” - Elizabeth Akinyi, Professional Collaboration Engineer, Incentro Africa.
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Senior youth workers fear the safety of children in residential care homes is being compromised by chronic understaffing and worker stress, with the public sector union claiming 150 shifts went uncovered by the Child Protection Department over a six-week period last year.
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The SA Public Service Association (PSA) lodged a dispute with the Department for Child Protection in the Employment Tribunal in October over concerns full-time senior youth workers overseeing residential care facilities had been forced to clock up to an extra 20 hours of overtime every week to cover unallocated shifts.
The union claims between September 26 and November 6 last year, the Department covered 337.5 residential care shifts using overtime, while another 150 shifts went uncovered.
It claims that on nine occasions during the six-week period, senior youth workers were asked by the Department to work night shifts after working eight-hour afternoon shifts to cover the staffing shortfall, leaving them experiencing “extreme levels of stress and anxiety”.
According to the PSA, understaffing in residential care homes has been a problem since 2011, when the residential care directorate of Families SA was established, but the issue had reached a “crisis point” in recent months.
It said it had “consistently” raised the issue with the Department over the past two years “to no avail”, prompting its decision to lodge a dispute in the Employment Tribunal.
“These dedicated senior youth workers are at their wits’ end – they’ve put up with two years of chronic staff shortages that are putting the children they care for and themselves at risk,” PSA assistant general secretary Natasha Brown said.
“Residential care workers go above and beyond for the children in their care – they have extreme levels of goodwill.
“That risks being eroded if the State Government doesn’t immediately address this crisis.”
The PSA has called on the Department hire at least 60 more full-time staff, but after three hearings in the Employment Tribunal, it said issue was still unresolved.
Instead, the union said the Department hired private agency staff to fill rostering gaps – a solution it described as a “band-aid” that contradicted Child Protection Royal Commissioner Margaret Nyland’s 2016 recommendation to phase out private contract staff.
“The government is cutting early intervention programs and failing to provide resources where they are needed,” Brown said.
“This crisis needs addressing before there is a tragedy.”
But Child Protection Department deputy chief executive Fiona Ward said the Government had recruited and retained more residential care staff over the last two years than ever before.
She said the Department was this week interviewing for child and youth workers.
“We are committed to ongoing recruitment, evidenced by the rolling recruitment campaigns that have been a feature of our workforce strategy,” she said.
“The majority of overtime undertaken by child and youth workers is voluntary, with staff pre-booking shifts.
“On occasions where staff may need to work overtime, ensuring that children and young people receive safe and responsive care is our utmost priority.”
Ward said the Department took instances of work-related fatigue “seriously” and had proposed to the PSA an “alternative process for filling rostered shifts and managing overtime”.
“We expect to hear feedback from the PSA soon,” she said.
Opposition child protection spokesperson Katrine Hildyard said it was “increasingly clear there is an ongoing crisis in child protection in South Australia”.
“The DCP (Department for Child Protection) has been aware of these staffing issues for a long time and it is simply unacceptable they have not dealt with it,” she said.
A spokesperson for Child Protection Minister Rachel Sanderson referred InDaily to the Department.
Residential care is provided to a child in a residential premises by paid or contracted workers where a family-based placement is not suitable.
Each premises usually accommodates about four children who have been removed from their family home.
Latest data released by the Department shows in November last year there were 546 children in residential care in SA.
The number of children in residential care in SA has steadily increased in line with an increase in the number of children entering care.
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__label__cc | 0.649672 | 0.350328 | Toyota Vellfire snapped at a dealership in India, has no infotainment system
14/10/2019 - 21:30 | Toyota Vellfire, Toyota | Prashant Singh
After introducing the Fortuner TRD Celebratory Edition in India last month, Toyota Kirloskar Motor is now set to launch the Vellfire in India. Not long after displaying the luxury MPV to dealers and potential customers, it had started dealer dispatch recently. Now, showrooms have started getting first units, as seen in the images below.
Internationally, the Toyota Vellfire is offered in two styles - Standard Body and Aero Body.
The Vellfire is the most luxury-oriented people mover from Toyota and can be seen as an indirect Mercedes V-Class rival. It is the sassier version of the Toyota Alphard and is mainly offered in two body styles - Standard Body and Aero Body. For India, Toyota has planned out the Vellfire with Standard Body. As for the dimensions, it measures 4,935 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width and 1,935 mm/1,950 mm in height. Its ground clearance ranges from 160 mm to 170 mm, this depends on the configuration selected.
In terms of mechanicals, the Toyota Vellfire sources its power from the 2AR-FE 2.5-litre petrol engine (182 PS/235 Nm) mated to a CVT or the 2GR-FKS 3.5-litre petrol engine (301 PS/361 Nm) mated to an 8-speed AT. There's also a hybrid powertrain option, with a combination of the 2AR-FXE 2.5-litre petrol engine (152 PS/206 Nm), the 2JM electric motor (143 PS/270 Nm) and the 2FM electric motor (68 PS/139 Nm).
In India, the Toyota Vellfire will be offered with the hybrid powertrain as standard. The Indian-spec Toyota Vellfire will feature LED headlights with cornering lamps, sequential turn indicators, power slide & back doors, 7 airbags, powered extendable Ottoman full recline seats, twin moonroof, multi-colour ambient lighting, individual seat tables, seat ventilation, heating and memory functions and Black/Flaxen interior. For the interiors, it will employ faux-wood treatment on the dashboard, gear lever, steering wheel and on a few other elements. Strangely, the unit seen here is missing an infotainment system. Maybe there's going be a dealer-level retrofitted unit.
The Vellfire is the most luxury-oriented people mover from Toyota.
If you are planning to buy the Toyota Vellfire then you will have to shell out at least around INR 75 lakh (expected ex-showroom).
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By Sourav Agarwal
Where and how to find accommodation easily during a short trip or a month-long training program? A wide range of short term and long term rental options from fully furnished apartments, villas, rooms to independent homes is just a few clicks away from an Android mobile app named RentMyStay. With a current network of more than 200 properties of different types in Bangalore, RentMyStay makes renting as simple as checking into a hotel through its mobile app and website.
How RentMyStay Came into Existence
Like most other startups, RentMyStay owes its inception to real life. The founder duo – Kiran N and Rakesh Kamble – came up with the idea of a startup like RentMyStay while pondering over a temporary accommodation solution during a casual stroll. Rakesh wanted to rent a place for 2 to 3 months to stay close to his under-construction house to oversee the things, but no one agreed to rent out for a short duration in that locality. A series of such instances led to the inception of RentMyStay in 2015.
A Brief about Founders
Both Kiran and Rakesh are techies with collective experience of over 20 years in the industry. Kiran has pursued MBA in strategic marketing alongside having a BE degree in computer science. He is also a fellow of Startup Leadership Program 2015. He comes with 12 years of experience in product management, product design and software development. Kiran has worked on a large Enterprise application, Algorithmic trading and big data during his journey at Hewlett-Packard, Goldman Sachs, and SureWaves. He believes that the next big innovation will be in the area of on-demand homes which will let you stay close to work.
Rakesh is an engineering graduate having 11 years of experience in the same niches as Kiran’s. He has worked for Wipro, Unisys and Satyam. Fond of hiking and badminton, Rakesh believes, “We can’t have everything which matters, but we can work harder to achieve it.”
Business Model of RentMyStay
RentMyStay is equipped with a flexi renting model enabling one to rent a fully furnished house on short term or long term basis. The business model is so unique that the registered users can rent a flat for a period as short as a single day to as long as months. They can also move across any of the flats within the network without lease breakage. Evidently, the USP of RentMyStay is ‘Flexi renting model,’ which has streamlined the process of booking any sort of accommodation for short term or long term during your business trips, family visits, medical travel, holiday tours, etc.
The properties registered and listed on RentMyStay portal are pre-screened and comply with certain parameters so that customers don’t have to face surprises. The easily accessible information about the properties online leaves no excuse for physical or personal inspection. There is neither brokerage nor hassle of negotiation with the owners. The property owners get free property management facility as part of signup with RentMyStay. They need not worry about property maintenance as long as they are part of the network of RentMyStay partners. Tenants can also access the wide range of repairs and maintenance services from electrical to painting, plumbing to carpentry on the portal and through the app.
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Where RentMyStay Stands in Competition
“This domain is service intensive and technology oriented. Whoever does it right in terms of service and technology rides ahead in the competition, no matter how many players are there,” says Kiran. He adds, “RentMyStay has not only streamlined the process of renting accommodation but also eased it for property owners to rent out their properties.” A strong backend team, updated technical knowledge, upgraded technological system, intense market studies, careful service to customers and good relationship with property owners are some of the strengths of the RentMyStay founders to tide over any competition.
Challenges to RentMyStay
Startups continue to exist and thrive by facing and mitigating challenges in their chosen niches. RentMyStay is no exception. Initially the biggest challenge for the founder duo was to build a network of property owners who were not willing to rent out for short term. It was challenging to make them understand the business model and functionality of RentMyStay, which is absolutely different from that of usual rental businesses. The initial competition from well-funded players in the similar niche was another challenge for the RentMyStay team. Customer acquisition was challenging at the initial phase as well. “We strive to overcome competition by means of consistent innovation and quality service,” says Kiran.
Funding and Marketing Plans
RentMyStay is cash positive. It currently manages over 200 properties of various sizes in Bangalore and has served over 1500 customers so far. Kiran and Rakesh are on the hunt for funds to facilitate expansion beyond Bangalore. They are looking to expand the business by stepping in Hyderabad, Chennai and Gurgaon in the next three months. Their target is close to 600 properties by the end of 2016. Once the ball starts rolling in Hyderabad, Chennai and Gurgaon, RentMyStay will enter Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. Even the current team of 26 members is growing rapidly.
The Closing Note
“As it is said, there is no shortcut to success for startups. Success is no one-time goal or achievement but a continuous process that we need to keep on by believing in our business idea and reinventing it through innovations from time to time. There is huge demand in this space and we make no compromises with quality to meet the demand,” says the founder duo.
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Scotty Bowers, a dashing young ex-Marine exuding sex appeal, arrived in Hollywood in 1946 and quickly caught the attention of many of the town's stars. Working out of a gas station on Hollywood Boulevard, Bowers soon became the go-to guy for anyone looking for a bespoke sexual partner; no matter how outlandish the tastes, Scotty could find someone for everyone...In his thirty years 'tricking' and arranging tricks for LA's rich and famous, Bowers went to bed with thousands of people and engineered sexual liaisons of all flavours for countless more. Full Service is the ultimate guilty pleasure, revealing for the first time the shadow lives of the people who created popular culture, told by the man who was so central to fulfilling their desires.
This bestselling book contains the jaw-dropping confessions of the man who fulfilled the secret sexual fantasies of Hollywood's most glittering stars and royalty
'I have known Scotty Bowers for the better part of a century. I'm so pleased that he has finally decided to tell his story to the world. Scotty doesn't lie - the stars sometimes do - and he knows everybody' - Gore Vidal '[A] juicy, filthy memoir.' - Guardian 'Full Service is a scandal fest, oozing salacious gossip in which Bowers... recalls where who did what to whom and how.' - Sunday Telegraph 'This handsome ex-Marine and his friendly gas station have long been alluded to in Hollywood memoirs. And now, at last, they go public.' - The New York Times 'Scotty Bowers is the most honest person I've known, with the best memory for names and places I've ever seen. If he tells you that something happened to somebody, that's the way it was.' - Bob Benevides - one of the subjects of Full Service, L.A. Weekly
Scotty Bowers moved to LA after World War Two and spent years as a bartender, confidant and gigolo to a host of Hollywood icons. Now eighty-eight years old, Bowers still works as a bartender at private functions in Hollywood. Lionel Friedberg is an Emmy Award-winning producer, director and writer.
Publisher : Atlantic
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Availability date : February 2013
Illustrations : Illustrations
Dewey classification : 791.0922
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Survivors by Terry Nation
Whilst the recent TV series is clearly based on this novel - several of the main characters are there, as are key episodes - it has its own pace and scale. The onset and aftermath of the Death are well delivered, to the extent that we as quickly become innured to the scale of the morbidity as do the protagonists. We immediately become caught up in their daily struggle for survival. The post-apocalyptic world, and the variety of ways in which its inhabitants conduct themselves, is very much in the tradition of John Wyndhams tales.
At times, however, the book doesnt ring quite true. Written in the seventies, it shows its age in a number of minor details, and isnt shy of presenting a gallery of stock characters from those days. More irritatingly, here and there are inconsistencies in the narrative - encounters with other groups of survivors, for example, are rarely followed though to a logical conclusion, though when this is done the excitement and interest are built up to page-turning level. Similarly, in places the time-scale leaps around unsatisfyingly, from second-by-second action to whole seasons in the space of a paragraph.
The final scene is a surprise, well enough, though the revelation is flagged up more obviously than HMS Victory at the Nile; but Terry Nation leaves us wanting more, which is probably the best place to end.
Id very much like to see a re-write of this book, as I feel the TV programmes addressed some of the ommissions. These criticisms apart, Survivors is a good read overall, not overly demanding and, indeed, thought-provoking.
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The BBC declined to commission a third series. Brought to the screen by showrunner and lead script writer Adrian Hodges , the programme was a 're-imagining' of the classic end-of-the-world drama Survivors , devised by Terry Nation shown on BBC1 between and , and drew its initial inspiration from Nation's Survivors novel. All three series of the original Survivors and both series of the new Survivors are available for purchase on Region 1 and Region 2 DVD. Both series of the new Survivors are also available for purchase through iTunes. The cancelled show attracted renewed audience interest in the US, when both series one and series two of Survivors were licenced by the Netflix , Amazon Instant Video and Hulu service streaming services.
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Post-apocalyptic drama series. When a devastating virus wipes out most of the world's population, a handful of survivors are left struggling to stay alive in a deadly new world. Britain is in the grip of a deadly flu virus, which is now spreading throughout the world. When people start dying in their millions, a handful of survivors are left struggling to stay alive as society crumbles around them. Abby Grant is a housewife and mother who begins the desperate search for her son. On her journey she meets a variety of people whom fate has spared.
Kill Bill: Vol. Sign in. Fiona Douglas is the sole survivor in the lab, working on a cure. She tells Abby that Peter,immune like his mother, had been to the lab with Whitaker but both had left. She does not know who Landry, The group is forced to leave their country house headquarters when Sarah betrays the fact that Anya is a doctor and Tom kills one of Samantha's men. They relocate to the city where Naj gets lost and
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By Elio Delgado Legon
Cuban doctors arriving at a hospital in Andorra. Photo: Diari d´Andorra
HAVANA TIMES – “If Cuba carries on like this, it will be the capital of unity.” This was the statement Pope Francis made in February 2016, after his historic meeting in Havana, with his Holiness Kirill, Patriach of Moscow and all of Russia.
And Pope Francis wasn’t wrong. Cuba is the capital of unity, solidarity and humanism, there’s no doubt about it.
It was unconceivable that Cuba would follow the suit of many other countries, including the US, and deny the British cruise ship MS Braemar entry to its port, which had five confirmed cases of COVID-19 onboard and some 40 potential cases. It was a simple operation if protocols established for these extraordinary situations were complied with: take them off the cruise ship, take them to the airport and put them on charter flights back to the UK. It was a success.
There were people who were against the cruise ship docking in a Cuban port. Some were genuinely concerned, others were being malicious, when they refused Cuba’s solidarity in this instance. I wonder: Could Cuba really cease to show solidarity to this group of humans, many of whom would die out at sea if they didn’t receive any help?
Cuba will never stop showing solidarity to those who ask for help. And this appeal for help came from the British government no less, certain that Cuba wouldn’t fail them, like so many others had.
As I write this piece, over 40 countries have asked Cuba to send medical aid to help fight COVID-19 and brigades have already left for 15 countries, mainly in Latin America and the Caribbean, although a brigade of Cuban doctors was also sent to the Lombardy region in Italy and another to Andorra.
The US government’s attitude is outrageous and sometimes hard to define, but it is pressuring other countries to refuse Cuba’s solidarity during this global pandemic and its own grim situation.
Recent weeks have been emotionally overwhelming, because in spite of the US government’s miserable attitude, there have been many messages of thanks from other countries where Cuba has sent doctors in an act of solidarity.
Ever since 1963, over 450,000 doctors have helped other countries and saved over 7 million lives across the globe. Thousands of doctors, nurses and other health professionals are always ready to go anywhere they are requested. When there was the Ebola virus epidemic in Africa, over 12,000 people were willing to fight the disease, even when they knew the risks this entailed, which emphasises the Cuban people’s and medical professionals’ spirit of solidarity and altruism.
Many of these messages of gratitude have come from Lombardy, in Italy, where a brigade of Cuban doctors are working. One said the following: “It is with a lot of pride and admiration that we have a brigade of Cuban doctors and nurses here to help our country; now, every newspaper will speak well about Cuba, let’s hope that given the current situation, the world can be a little more proper and sincere with a country that has always shown a lot of solidarity with other countries.”
Another message points out that “in spite of the serious difficulties caused by the US’ criminal blockade on the island over many years, Cuba has helped countries with a great deal of generosity and represents what a socialist society is today more than ever before.”
Of course there is no denying that Cuban aid workers are working in adverse circumstances right now, at risk of becoming infected themselves, but determined to help the countries they have gone to, which are already 15 as part of the Henry Reeve contingent, as well as professionals already in other countries, who have joined the fight against COVID-19.
In a few weeks or months, the COVID-19 pandemic will just be a sad memory, because of the thousands of lives it is taking, but many countries will remember Cuba as the capital of solidarity.
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Douglas W Runyon will undoubtedly read more from Elio Delgado Legon. The Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of Cuba has limitless resources and Elio mirrors it’s spoutings with remarkable precision!
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I am glad to see Elio back and look forward to more from him.
“Thousands of doctors, nurses and other health professionals are always ready to go anywhere they are requested.”
Do they have any choice? After all, their education was fully paid by the Cuban government so they “owe” a significant debt to their master. And, the government is more than happy to advertise their medical services around the world to whichever country asks. Of course, the government reaps the financial reward for such required services while the front line medical staff receive a small fraction and risk their lives.
Some – many? – even decide not to return to the “capital of unity” so to speak. Do we ever hear about those who decide not to return and why they make that decision after you paint such a rosy, auspicious, public picture: “Cuba is the capital of unity, solidarity and humanism, there’s no doubt about it.”
Fair enough I suppose if one is living in a communist country and the government decrees his/her services anywhere it requires. I wonder, if given the choice, all these thousands of medical staff would leave their home country to go to a plagued foreign country and risk their lives for the betterment of idealistic home grown propaganda?
The Cuban health system is a complete embarrassment for a country that prides itself in telling the world otherwise. Absolutely, it produces some of the best educated doctors and nurses in the world but why must they work in unhealthy, unsanitary, decrepit, medical facilities when the Cuban government can easily use the money it makes from foreign medical missions to provide ordinary Cubans with the necessary health care they rightly deserve. Wasn’t that the bargain for the Revolution? Complete mystery to most outsiders.
“In a few weeks or months, the COVID-19 pandemic will just be a sad memory…” Not likely. Have you been reading the world news outside of Cuba?
Weeks? Months? This pestilent pandemic is only beginning (this is April 2/’20) to take its frightening death toll in the United States, Canada, Russia, and elsewhere. Countries are working diligently and hoping to flatten the curve. This pandemic, perhaps in the distant future but certainly not in the time frame you suggest, will be a sad memory. Those optimistic time frames you state are not realistic as postulated by expert medical health authorities in Western countries.
Even in Cuba this pandemic is only going to, sadly and unfortunately, proliferate because ordinary Cubans who deserve better do not have access to quality health care facilities they absolutely require and should be entitled to as citizens; health care and health care facilities which, sadly, are provided, undeterred and shamefully, to foreign paying tourists who ironically brought the virus to your country in the first place.
Elio fails to mention that the Cuban “generosity” he writes about comes at a price. To very few poor countries does Cuba send Doctors for free. In the same way, Cuba “generously” sends rum and cigars all over the world, they send Doctors and other medical staff. ‘Pimping out’ their Doctors is big business for Cuba.
Up pops Elio, perhaps rejoicing prematurely about Cuban success. Elio and his fellow Cubans have yet to see the results or consequences of decisions made by his non-democratically elected government about the COVID 19 pandemic. Yes, Cuba has contracted as a critical source of revenue, to provide medical services in other countries, and yes, doing so and allowing those involved to receive rather less than a fifth of the charges made, has more than substantially increased their incomes. But the consequences of COVID 19 in Cuba and the regime’s actions are unknown. That will come later!
But saving ” more than 7 million lives across the globe” is without substance. That is the figure used by the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of Cuba, whose statements and figures are faithfully and inevitably replicated by Elio.
It is absolute bunkum to suggest that Cuba is: “a country that has always shown a lot of solidarity with other countries.” Where was Cuba when the brave people of Hungary took to the streets against the oppression of the USSR, only to be mown down by the Soviet tanks rolling in? Where was Cuba when in 1968 the people of Czechoslovakia revolted against the Soviet communist rule? It was Elio’s hero Fidel Castro Ruz who said in criticism at that time of the Alexander Dubcek led freedom fighters:
“certain measures were taken such as the establishment of a bourgeois form of freedom of the press. This means the counterrevolution and the exploiters, the very enemies of socialism, were granted the right to speak and write freely against socialism.”
The answer Elio is that Cuba under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro was opposed to freedom, for it and communism are directly opposed. You Elio, have freedom of expression when writing in Havana Times, but when will such freedom be granted to write with views contrary to those of the communist regime in Cuba within Cuba?
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Jorhat College (Amalgamated) is an Arts College of co-education. The name by itself commemorates the history of amalgamation of two different colleges, viz., Jorhat College and New Jorhat College. The amalgamation took place in 1970, but both of its constituents being established on 24th May in 1962, the College may now rightly claim to have completed 57 years of its existence. It celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2012. It is a unique institution specialising in the humanities, with the facility of Major Courses in as many as eight subjects, viz., Assamese, Economics. Education, English, History, Philosophy...
Jorhat College (Amal.) was placed in some disadvantages historically. But we decided to turn adversity into prosperity, limitations into the belief that ‘sky is the limit’ and converting collective talent of the Team Jorhat College into something progressive, innovative ...
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An Online workshop on Skill Development Landscape in India Avenues & Opportunities was organized on 23rd June, 2020, by Entrepreneurship Development & Career Counseling Cell, Jorhat College, Jorhat in association with Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC) Cell & National Career Servce.
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Department of Economics and IQAC, jorhat college organize a special talk on "Current Issues and Challenges of Indian Economy ", on 04/03/2020 , delivered by Dr. Basanta Kalita, Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics, Tezpur college. Dr. Kalita delineated the various issues of concern of the economy. He very lucidly explained the various issues that needs caution. He discussed certain specific issues that included unemployment, saving, crisis in NBFCs and financial sector, struggling corporate sector etc. He stressed on the need of strict corporate governance. He not only cited the obstacles, but also discussed the possible ways to revamp/ rebuild the economy. He expressed his views on the impact of GST and Demonetization on the economy. He wanted the state to play a more crucial role in certain areas viz., education, health, housing etc. Moreover he also expressed the ray of hope of the revival of the economy with continuous efforts. | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line881 |
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Thomas Arnolds, Georg Baselitz, Willi Baumeister, Pauline Beaudemont, Karl Bohrmann, Lutz Braun, Heinz Butz, Wiliam N. Copley, Michael Croissant, Sebastian Dacey, Matthias Dornfeld, Hedwig Eberle, Wolfram Erber, Georg Fuchssteiner, Günther Förg, Isa Genzken, Ioan Grosu, Julius Heinemann, Jörg Immendorff, Per Kirkeby, Konrad Klapheck, Imi Knoebel, Veit Kowald, Barry Le Va, Markus Lüpertz, Ernst Wilhelm Nay, Hermann Nitsch, Albert Oehlen, Kirsten Ortwed, A. R. Penck, Erwin Pfrang, Sigmar Polke, Paula Rego, Gerhard Richter, Fred Sandback, F. G. Scheuer, Norbert Tadeusz, Al Taylor, Rudi Tröger, Mirko Tschauner, Alexi Tsioris, Richard Tuttle, Stefan Vogel, Elisabeth Wieser, Terry Winters, Troels Wörsel, Katharina von Werz
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On 20 July 2018 Jahn und Jahn open an impressive exhibition, boasting works by luminaries including Gerhard Richter, Sigmar Polke and Georg Baselitz alongside those by younger artists from the gallery programme, such as Matthias Dornfeld, Hedwig Eberle and Ioan Grosu. Coupled with a summer party, the show celebrates a particularly significant anniversary: in 1978, 40 years ago, Fred Jahn established his gallery at 10 Maximilianstraße, ten years ago his son Matthias opened his own gallery at 56 Baaderstraße and, finally, only a year has passed since the newly-merged Galerie Jahn und Jahn relocated here with two adjacent exhibition spaces.
Fred Jahn has written gallery history with his decade-long involvement in the art scene: a constant of the gallery landscape in Munich with an international reputation. In 1968 he became a freelancer for Galerie Heiner Friedrich and from 1971 was a partner there. The programme at that time focussed on Richter, Polke and Palermo as well as on the Americans. In 1972/73, Jahn was managing director and partner of Edition der Galerie Heiner Friedrich in Munich.
Until the end of the nineties, within the context of his own gallery, he made a name for himself with a series of publishing projects. He was, for instance, the publisher and author of important graphic catalogues on the work of contemporary artists. Two further interests which were pursued throughout the eighties and nineties were African sculpture (supported by Jens Jahn) and Japanese ceramics (supported by Gisela Jahn). Moreover, from around 1980 the gallery programme put particular emphasis on Hermann Nitsch and Arnulf Rainer, and the collaboration with Gerhard Richter and Georg Baselitz steadily developed. There was an increased focus on works on paper which resulted in important presentations of artists of classical modernism including Willi Baumeister, Henri Michaux, Otto Meyer-Amden, Ernst Wilhelm Nay, Richard Oelze and Francis Picabia. In addition, numerous thematically structured shows added diversity to the exhibition programme. Alongside the great names of contemporary art, Fred Jahn also devoted himself to less internationally prominent artists - many from around Munich and south Germany, to whom he has remained loyal for years. Karl Bohrmann, Heinz Butz, Oskar Coester, Erwin Pfrang, Friedrich G. Scheuer, Rudi Tröger and Katharina von Werz are just a few examples.
From 2008, following his education at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts, Matthias Jahn began his activities as a gallerist at 56 Baaderstraße. Here he prioritised the work of younger generation artists who, in some cases, would show publicly for the first time. The recently merged Galerie Jahn und Jahn, which opened one year ago, ushers in a new phase in the history of the gallery. With Tim Geissler, Matthias Jahn has found a like-minded advocate for the field of contemporary art. Space-related projects of a highly experimental nature explore new exhibition formats and create dialogues with older positions from the gallery programme. The room layout, which is considerably larger than the intimate exhibition space at Maximilianstraße, is ideal for the presentation of monumental formats as well as small-scale works and drawings. Jahn und Jahn’s successful presence at relevant art fairs is an emphatic reflection of these broadened expectations for the gallery. | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line888 |
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DVD Review: Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce
Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce
Me and a mate used to be regulars at the Comedy Store in Sydney. Almost every Thursday we’d be there for improv night or to see some stand up. Some comedians were fantastic, some less so. One particular comedian became our bench mark for bad stand up. “How funny was it?” “**** funny (Name omitted because I don’t feel like slagging him in a public forum)” “Oh, THAT bad was it?” You got to learn a lot about a comedian through their set – their hopes, their dreams, their political leanings. But I don’t recall ever seeing a comedian who was upfront about being a Christian. In Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce, every Comedian is a Christian. So was it any different?
The comedians on this DVD include: Tim Conway, Taylor Mason, Thor Ramsey, Victoria Jackson, Dan Nainan and Bone Hampton. Their routines vary from observational humour to ventriloquism. Each of them are of a high quality – if you saw them at a comedy venue or on a TV comedy special, they’d fit right in. They are funny, engaging and have their own unique styles. They are not cheap knock-offs of other comedians. You wouldn’t find yourself thinking “He’s just a watered down Christian version of Seinfeld.” Each of their sets are G rated, but don’t sacrifice the funny because of it.
I was intrigued how each of them wove Christianity into their sets. I never felt like the jokes were a set up to them delivering a gospel presentation. Their references didn’t feel forced, but occurred naturally. And they weren’t afraid to have a laugh at their faith. It made me think about the conversations I have during the day. And how I sometimes feel like I can’t make the transition from talking about the football to talking about Jesus. And that when I do make that transition, it feels forced and laboured. I think there’s a lot to learn from these comedians on how to naturally insert Jesus into our day to day talk.
Victoria Jackson finished off her set with a ukulele song about how she wished she had shared the gospel with a friend before they died. It was funny and touching and sweet. I’m not sure how a non-Christian would have seen this. I’m hoping they would have felt the earnestness. I’m hoping they would see a woman who wanted people to know about Jesus, not because she has to be right, but because she cares.
Thou Shalt Laugh 2 was an enjoyable viewing experience. I watched it on my own and was laughing out loud. I’m sure I’ll find a reason to show it at youth group or in a sermon one day. And I’ll definitely be looking out for the first volume. If you want a preview, check out their website. I bought my copy at the Bible Society NSW bookshop. If they don’t have a copy in store, I’m sure they can order it in for you.
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__label__cc | 0.573558 | 0.426442 | Konica Minolta bizhub C554e/C454e Series Offers Enhanced Performance
Next Generation Color MFPs Feature Intuitive Control Panel Interface
Ramsey, N.J. – May 29, 2013 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announces the launch of the bizhub® C554e/C454e Series of Color Multifunctional Products (MFP - print, copy, scan and fax all in one system). Featuring Konica Minolta’s award-winning INFO-Palette design, these high-speed, high-volume print/copy/scan MFPs are considered enhanced versions of their predecessors (bizhub C554/C454) and offer broader accessibility, more effective communication, improved information sharing and energy savings.
The series is ideal for a broad range of users, including medium to large businesses; healthcare, education and legal customers with customization needs; and corporate environments with high-quality color output needs. With output speeds of up to 55 ppm and built in print control, this new series provides high-volume printing with pro-quality inline finishing options. The series also incorporates the latest evolution of INFO-Palette design with enhancements including: improved swiping; drag and drop; tap and toggle; pinch in and pinch out; as well as image rotation operations. The control panel offers direct access to downloadable apps from the Konica Minolta bizhub MarketPlace®, and security has been expanded on these models, making them one of the first bizhub MFPs to comply with the IEEE 2600.1 international standard for MFP and printer information security as well as ISO 14001 international environmental standards.
To reduce energy consumption, the series incorporates a wake-up function, which enables automatic answering for network communication. The result is a larger power shutdown area that reduces power consumption in sleep mode so that electricity is only provided to the area needed to wake up the device. This new platform consumes less than 1.0 watts during sleep mode and also improves TEC values.
“We continue to improve upon the success of existing models to respond to what we hear from our customers and how we can better improve their workflow,” says Kevin Kern, senior vice president, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “As an enhanced series of MFPs, the bizhub C554e and bizhub C454e demonstrate how customers can count on Konica Minolta for solutions that are easily customized to their business needs with less impact to the environment.”
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Published on: 22nd February 2010
A review of Children's ITV in 1993, particularly the autumn months when Knightmare Series 7 was broadcast.
A new dawn for CITV
In late 1992, a single Controller of Children's Programmes was appointed at ITV, replacing the old committee system responsible for scheduling. This was Dawn Airey from Central TV.
She axed the CITV presenters in 1993 (amid rumours of a bust-up with Tommy Boyd) and replaced them with trailers and voiceovers.
More about Dawn Airey's role in the end of Knightmare
Characters and animation from CITV programmes were adapted for use in continuities, including the Knightmare opening titles.
The voiceovers were delivered by Steven Ryde, who was hired from the Central TV Junior Television Workshop.
The greater game awaits. Let us plunge ourselves into the Knightmare...
DownloadTrailer followed by an introduction to Episode 13 (485.4kB)
In-character trailers: Lord Fear
With no studio guest appearances in the latest round of CITV changes, trailers and continuities for the new series took the form of in-character set pieces.
Lord Fear and Lissard set the tone quite convincingly.
Listen, you lot! I'm a very busy man trying to be a seriously nasty person. I haven't got time...
Lord Fear
He gives the time and date of the episode.
Lord Fear: "Until then, beat it!"
From 1991, there had been an increasing emphasis on programme trailers and cross-pollination between shows for similar age groups.
This gained momentum with the latest changes to the CITV presentation.
The presentation now always referred to the service as 'CITV' and the branding was upheld by the presence of a CITV logo.
However, 'Children's' was still present in the full logo.
Appear on the next series
The address card appeared after several episodes in the second half of the series, inviting viewers to apply for the next year.
The Dragon's Lair
At the end of Episode 13, there was an advert for the latest Knightmare book, The Dragon's Lair, by Dave Morris.
This was published by Yearling, priced at £2.99.
What did CITV look like in 1994, Knightmare's final year?
Retro Gamer Magazine Article
Issue 90 of Retro Gamer Magazine includes an article on 'The Making of Knightmare' by writer Andrew Fisher.
The Quest 3.2: Through the Eye Shield
Find out what your favourite Knightmare actors are up to outside of the dungeon.
Hugo Myatt and Tim Child Interviewed
Challenge's 2013 Knightmare interviews with Tim Child and Hugo Myatt are now online.
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Of Manic Street Preachers, Skids and Simple Minds
By Keith Cameron
It’s a week until the release of Futurology, the brilliant, revelatory new Manic Street Preachers album. I’ve been excited about this record ever since August 2013, when I went to Newport to interview Nicky Wire about Rewind The Film, still a month away from release. After we’d finished our official business, Nicky asked if I fancied hearing a couple of the songs from the next new Manics record. So I was treated to high volume playbacks of Europa Geht Durch Mich and The Next Jet To Leave Moscow.
These two songs immediately placed the as-yet-untitled Futurology in very different territory to the contemplative, primarily acoustic Rewind The Film, where its authors felt assailed by the doubts and depredations of middle-age. A militaristic diskostompf, Europa Geht Durch Mich (“Europe passes through me”) felt like a reinvigoration, a rallying cry – a new beginning.
I was tickled by its opening lyric – “Europe had a language problem” – because it’s an only slightly adapted quote from Simple Minds’ mighty I Travel. Much of the pre-release chatter around Futurology concerns its Simple Minds influence. If the Manics’ love of Simple Minds seems curious that’s partly because it was never cool to like Simple Minds, not even amid the post-punk ferment when their prog-curious Kraut-grooves were more radical than many cared to admit, and certainly not after effecting their enormodome reinvention for the American market, a process that began with 1985’s Don’t You (Forget About Me).
But ‘cool’ has never been part of the Manics’ lexicon: one function of band’s iconoclastic reflex (exhibit A: “I laughed when Lennon got shot”) is the elevation of their own heroes over whatever the prevailing critical consensus deems acceptable. When I first interviewed them, in 1994, shortly before the release of The Holy Bible, it was clear that the blustery hard rock of their first two albums had been something of a Trojan Horse by which to storm the mainstream. The Holy Bible was terse and claustrophobic – a stunning shift in emphasis. I walked into a photographer’s studio to meet the band and was assailed by the Manics’ new sonic manifesto issuing forth from a ghetto blaster: featuring, among others, Magazine, Public Image Ltd, Joy Division, Berlin-era David Bowie, Wire and, most strikingly, Simple Minds and the Skids (another group of working-class Scots liberated by punk and balancing pretension with pop genius). There was a visual clue on The Holy Bible‘s sleeve: the typography aped the Minds’ Empires And Dance in its use of the Cyrillic reversed ‘R’.
(Though not the ‘N’s, which E&D also flipped. I’ve always wondered why the Manics didn’t flip the ‘N’s too.)
All of which is evident on the bold panoramas and electro pulses of Futurology. In particular, I hear echoes of the Skids’ dense, melody-saturated 1979 album Days In Europa, most obviously on The Next Jet To Leave Moscow, which has a beautiful liquid guitar solo worthy of Stuart Adamson, or his hero Bill Nelson, the Be-Bop Deluxe guitarist who produced Days In Europa. Also, the song opens with the same chattering drum machine of the Skids’ Charade. I’d forgotten about this hilarious video, like Roxy Music meets Devo. What a great band the Skids were.
But it’s the visionary scope of Simple Minds that recurs most prominently. The template for instrumental Dreaming A City (Hughesovka) is Theme For Great Cities, the cinematic opener from 1981’s Sister Feelings Call. At their peak, Simple Minds were all about the liberating possibilities of movement and the promise of the journey – as Wire [the band] once put it, “Displaying an interest in forward propulsion” – and I think the Manics evoke that optimistic spirit in Futurology.
A couple of years ago I wrote a feature for MOJO about Simple Minds and needed a contemporary endorsement. Cue James Dean Bradfield, declaring them “just about them most amazing, experimental, powerful band that Britain’s ever produced”. The MOJO piece coincided with a tour by the current version of Simple Minds, which features just Charlie Burchill and Jim Kerr from the original line-up, plus Mel Gaynor, the drummer who joined in 1982. I met the pair in Glasgow; both were hugely entertaining and convivial company, full of indiscreet revelations. Over dinner, tongue somewhat in cheek, Jim said their motivations as 16-year-olds were “making music and wanting to travel”. He later elaborated that a year after leaving school he and Charlie hitchhiked from Glasgow to London intending to see the Sex Pistols, but wound up staying on the road when the lorry driver who’d given them a lift said he was going to Paris. “Back then you could get a passport in the Post Office,” said Kerr. “So we went, well let’s go to Paris, and then let’s go to Munich and then let’s go to Milan… Every border we crossed just gave us a sense of some sort of emancipation.”
Separately, I also spoke to the other three original members of Simple Minds: Derek Forbes, Mick MacNeil and Brian McGee. Despite the contentious issues that may divide them (an attempted 2008 reunion collapsed amid business squabbles), it was obvious that all still felt deeply connected to the band and were proud of its ongoing legacy.
The 2012 Simple Minds tour was built around a concept whereby the band would play five songs from each of the first five albums: the classic canon as acknowledged by hardcore fans, before what critical favour they had evaporated. Interestingly, however, James deviated from that received wisdom and nominated 1984’s Sparkle In The Rain alongside its predecessors. I saw the Minds for the first time on the Sparkle In The Rain tour and thought they were wonderful, but I was kicking myself for not having been able to catch them a few years earlier, when founder member Brian McGee was the drummer. Indeed, I guess what I really wished was to have seen them when they still looked like this…
Yet James pointed me to footage of a 1984 show from Dortmund, when powerhouse Mel Gaynor was behind the kit and the collective energy was bulking up to assault the world’s stadia, while still retaining the experimental urges that gave the band an ambiguous quality. “That’s when I think they reached their utter apex,” said James. “Where they’ve still got the pretension, there’s still a miscommunication with the audience through their own ambition. The audience don’t know what it’s about so there’s an air of mystery about it.”
The Dortmund performance is thunderous – the arena seems to quake in submission. But recently I found this footage from the same period, which is just as thrilling in spite of the Minds playing to a small audience for a television programme (BBC’s Oxford Roadshow). Every member of Simple Minds was a master of his craft – JDB rightly singled out bassist Derek Forbes and keyboardist Mick MacNeil for special mention – but here it’s guitar hero Charlie Burchill who surpasses himself. “Dynamite!” as the man himself would say.
A couple of months ago I saw the Manic Street Preachers play Cardiff. It was an arena gig, with all the conventions and stratagems rock bands require to make sense of such spaces. But the Manics found ways to mess with the formula, mostly through giving vent to the quirks and obsessions which have driven them from the very beginning – like Nicky Wire quoting Richard Jobson’s preamble to the Skids’ TV Stars (“We do also speak politics to you today-ah!”). The peak moments for me were the Futurology songs – Europa Geht Durch Mich and the title track – signifying a new journey about to begin. The audience weren’t entirely sure what to make of them; which is partly why it felt exciting. Like some sort of emancipation, you could say.
After the show, I talked to James and he pondered the new record’s defiant posture: “There’s a sense in Futurology of not giving in to the relentless sense of pace that overtakes you as an older man: of trying to poke through that confrontational ether of progress and not feel as if you’re going to get left behind, and not feel defeated.”
And the moral of the tale? The greatest bands are the ones whose next move you can’t imagine.
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Ji Hyun Lee, Seung Chul Yew, Jinhan Cho, Youn Sang Kim
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We demonstrated the memory effect of redox proteins in organic field-effect transistor (OFET) flash memory devices. Redox proteins include a heme structure, which has reversible redox reactions. These properties of the proteins could be successfully applied to the flash memory devices, which show a considerable memory window (∼11 V) and relatively good endurance properties (∼over 100 cycles).
Chemical Communications
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Title: Use of different types and amounts of dietary fats to redesign pork.
Background: Using high energy fat-supplemented diets in pork production can offer several economic advantages to producers when fat sources are cost effectively priced. Because of a decreased heat increment, dietary fat supplementation allows a greater proportion of dietary calories to be available for tissue synthesis when pigs are maintained at or above the thermo neutral zone. Previous research has indicated that diets that have increasing dietary saturated fatty acids (SFA) cause hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis development, and greater coronary heart disease risk in humans. When dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are substituted for saturated fatty acids (SFA), decreased blood cholesterol concentration occurs. This information has caused the consumer to question the consumption of meat products, such as pork, which are perceived as being rich in SFAs. The objective of this study was to alter the polyunsaturated (PUFA) to saturated fatty acid (SFA) ratio in pork for better human nutrition.
Methods and findings: Pigs were fed either choice white grease or soybean oil at 10, 20, 30, or 40% of total dietary calories. All diets were based on corn and soybean meal. The study used 54 pigs with six pigs per treatment. Initial and slaughter weights were 54 and 110 kg, respectively. Skeletal muscle samples were taken from the longissimus dorsi, biceps femoris, and triceps brachii muscles. Adipose tissue samples were taken from the outer, middle, and inner 10th rib backfat layers, perirenal adipose tissue, and an inter muscular adipose deposit within the ham. Total lipids were extracted; fatty acid methyl esters were formed by trans esterification and quantified by gas chromatography. Adding choice white grease or soybean oil to diets fed growing swine did not alter animal growth rates. The PUFA from the outer 10th rib backfat layer showed linear increases (P < 0.05) when pigs were fed diets with increasingly greater soybean oil content, whereas the backfat from pigs fed diets containing greater choice white grease contents resulted in a linear increase (P < 0.05) of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA). Including soybean oil in the low-fat control diet at 30 and 40% increased the PUFA to SFA ratios (P:S) to 0.9 and 1.26 (P < 0.05), respectively, in longissimus muscle. The MUFA content in the longissimus muscle was decreased by 30% (P < 0.05) with the 40% soybean oil diet. Myristate, palmitate, and total SFA in longiIIssimus muscle decreased 27 (P < 0.05), 30 (P < 0.05), and 29% (P < 0.05), respectively, with the 40% soybean oil diet.
Conclusions: Including choice white grease in the diet had minimal effects on the unsaturated to SFA muscular lipid ratios. In conclusion, high fat diets rich in unsaturated fatty acids can be used effectively to redesign pork for consumers wanting to decrease their consumption of saturated fatty acids.
This article is published as Christian, Lauren L., Kenneth J. Stalder, and Donald C. Beitz. "Use of Different Types and Amounts of Dietary Fats to Redesign Pork." Journal of Animal Sciences and Livestock Production 2, no. 1 (2018): 3. doi: 10.21767/2577-0594.100013.
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Penner, Arlie D.; Kaplan, Murray L.; Christian, Lauren L.; Stalder, Kenneth J.; and Beitz, Donald C., "Use of Different Types and Amounts of Dietary Fats to Redesign Pork" (2018). Animal Science Publications. 527.
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Michael Roary v. State of Maryland No. 25, September Term, 2004 CRIMINAL LAW HOMICIDE SECOND-DEGREE MURDER FELONY-MURDER The felonymurder rule in Maryland is the common law rule. The harshness of the rule has been ameliorated by limiting its application to those felonies that are dangerous to human life either because of their inherent nature or by the manner in which the felony is perpetrated, however, the basic rule still applies. We decline to modify the rule by adoption of the merger doctrine which would preclude a felony-murder conviction that had as its underlying felony first-degree assault. CRIMINAL LAW HOMICIDE SECOND-DEGREE MURDER FELONY-MURDER A felony will support a common law second-deg ree felony-murder conv iction if the nature of the crim e itself or the manner in which it was perpetrated is dangerous to human life. CRIMINAL LAW HOMICIDE SECOND-DEGREE MURDER FELONY-MURDER FIRSTDEGREE ASSAULT The first-degree assault committed in the present case, an assault which creates a substantial risk of death, is a dangerous to human life felony that will support a second-degree felonymurder conviction. JURY INSTRUCTIONS When reviewing the adequacy of jury instructions, an appellate court looks at the instructions as a whole. Attention should not be focused on a particular portion of the instructions lifted out of context. DUE PROCESS SENTENCING Although a trial court has broad discretion to fashion an appropriate sentence in a criminal case, the court may not punish a person because he has done what the law allows him to do, including exercising his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND No. 25 September Term, 2004 ______________________________________ MICHAEL ROARY v. STATE OF MARYLAND ____________________________________ Bell, C.J. Raker Wilner Cathell Harrell Battaglia Greene, JJ. ______________________________________ Opinion by Greene, J. Bell, C.J., Raker and Wilner, JJ., Dissent _______________________________________ Filed: February 11, 2005 On August 1, 2 003, Mic hael Roa ry ( R oary ) wa s con victe d of seco nd-d egre e fel onymurder with first-deg ree a ssau lt as th e underlying f elon y, involuntary manslaughter, first and second-degree assault, conspiracy, and transporting a handgun in a vehicle. His conviction is based up on the eve nts of December 27, 2001, in which Roary and three friends chased the victim, Charles Banks, III, and then tripped, kicked, and dropped a boulder on his head twice.1 Mr. Banks died ten months later as a result of injuries sustained during the beating. Roary presents the following questions for our review: 1. Did the trial court err in ruling that f irst-degree as sault is a viable underlying felony for common-law seconddegree felony-murder, and in submitting that count to the jury? 2. Did the tr ial co urt err in its ins tructions to th e jury? 3. Did the trial court co nsider imp ermissible crite ria in imposing sentence? We hold that first-degree assault is a proper underlying felony to support a seconddegree felony-murder conviction. The assa ult for wh ich Roary w as found to have committed qualifies as a dangerous to human life felony pursuant to our holding in Fisher v. Sta te, 367 Md. 218, 786 A.2d 706 (2001), and, therefore, we decline to modify the common law of this State to adopt the so-called merger doctrine. Further, we hold that the trial court neither erred in its instru ctions to the ju ry nor conside red imperm issible criteria in imposing sentence. I. 1 The v ictim s n ame ap pears in the reco rd as bo th Ba nk an d Ba nks. On December 27, 2001, Roary, his cousin Charles Peters, a.k.a. Man, and a friend, Charles Lucas, a.k.a Bootsey, were standing on a corner in B altimore C ity when Bootsey mistakenly identified Mr. Banks as someone who recently robbed him. Bootsey said he was going to get a gun and Man said he would handle it. When the victim left his mother s house across the street, Man chased him around a car, firing several shots at him. Mr. Banks fled w ith the th ree me n chasi ng him . The fourth co-conspirator, Randolph Sheppard, a.k.a. Ink, was standing nearby on Smithson Street in an area k nown a s the bricks . In respon se to a cry to stop Mr. Banks, Ink tripped and began kicking and punching Mr. Banks. 2 Once they arrived at the bricks, Man, Bootsey, and Roary joined in the beating. At one point during the altercation, two of Roary s co-conspirators dropped a two and one-half foot wide and 20-30 pound boulder on Mr. Banks s head.3 According to Roary s first statement to police, Man produced the boulder out of no where and said to watch out [sic] clea r it out and the n [he] ma shed his head with the brick. In a subsequent statement to police, Roary added that after Man dropped the bou lder on Mr. B anks s head, Bootsey picked it up and dropped it on him a second time. Although Roary identified Man and Bootsey as the two who dropped the 2 In a taped statement with the police, Roary stated that it was Man who yelled for Ink to grab him. A nother w itness, how ever, testified a t trial that it was R oary who c alled to Ink. 3 Throughout the record the boulder is referred to as a brick. Based on pictures of the object in evidence, how ever, it is clear the term brick do es not fully describe the object dropped on Mr. Banks s head. We, therefore, adopt the more accurate description of boulder for the obje ct. -2- boulder on Mr. Bank s s head , an eye w itness tes tified tha t it was In k, not B ootsey, who actually dropped the boulde r. Based on the briefs an d trial transcript, the State app ears to have adopted the witness s account of who dropped the boulder. It is undisputed, how ever, that Roary s participation in the actual beating was limited to kicking Mr. Banks in the leg. Following the attack, Roary and Bootsey recovered the gun used by Man while he was chasing the victim around the car. After recovering the weapon, Roary and Bo otsey were picked up in a car by the other two co-defen dants and attempted to leave the area. A police chase ensued, and all of the participants were subsequently apprehended. Ink and Man entered guilty pleas to second -degree m urder and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. They received 25 years with all but 15 years suspende d. Bootsey s trial was scheduled to begin after Roary s.4 Prior to Roary s trial there were discussions between the State and Roary regard ing his te stifying ag ainst his co-con spirator s. When Roary learned that he w ould ha ve to tes tify in ope n court , he refu sed to d o so. A Baltimore City jury found Roary guilty of second-degree felony-murder in the course of a first-deg ree assault, inv oluntary man slaughter, first a nd secon d-degree a ssault, conspira cy, and transporting a han dgun in a vehicle. Th e jury acquitted Roary of intent to kill second-degree murder and transporting a handgun on his person.5 Roary was sentenced to 30 years on the second-degree fe lony-murder charge, five years consecutive on the 4 The reco rd does no t reflect the ou tcome of Bootsey s trial. 5 Before consideration of the c harg es by the ju ry, the trial court granted a motion for judgmen t of acquittal re garding the first degree m urder cou nt. -3- consp iracy char ge, and three year s concu rrent on the han dgun o ffense . Roary filed a timely appeal in the Court of Special Appeals, however, we granted certiorari on our own motion before consideration of the ma tter in tha t court. Roary v. S tate, 381M d. 674, 8 51 A.2 d 593 ( 2004) . II. Roary s primary argument on appeal relates to his conviction for second-degree felony-m urder. H e argue s that, [f]irst-degree assault, on a theory of intent to inflict serious physical injury und er § 3-202 of the Crim . Law A rt., which is part and parcel of any intentional homicide, is not an underlying felony which sustains a conviction for common law second-degree felony murder. Accordingly, this theory of crim inal h omicide shou ld no t hav e bee n sub mitte d to the ju ry, and the resulting conviction must be reversed. He relies on cases from other jurisdictions which hav e adopted the so-called merger doctrine and urges this Court to do the same. For the reasons expressed herein, we decline to do so. A. Preservation Before consideration of this matter on the merits, we first address the issue of preservation. The State argues that Roary failed to preserve the issue of whether first degree assault is a proper underlying felony for a second-degree felony-murder conviction by failing to object to the issue below. The State notes that Roary s counsel approved both the felony-murder jury instruction and verdict sheet. The State further argues that -4- when they informed the defense and the court that it had prepared a verdict sheet that included a second-degree felony-murder instruction based on Fisher v. Sta te, 367 Md. 218, 786 A.2d 706 (2001), the defense did not object. Roary concedes that at trial, the point was not made quite so clearly, but contends that at the motion for a new trial hearing, defense counsel squarely argued that first degree assault is not a proper underlying felony. Based o n our review of the trial trans cript, we co nclude tha t Roary failed to properly raise the issue of wheth er first-degree assault is a proper und erlying felony for a second-degree felony-murder conviction. Furthermore, we are unable to determine if the issue was squarely raised at the hearing on the motion for a new trial because the transcript of th e hearing w as not includ ed in the rec ord. Nev ertheless, w e choose to exercise ou r discretion to c onsider the issue on ap peal. Md. Rule 8-131(a) provides that an appellate court will ordinarily not decide any issue unless it was raised in or decided by the trial court. We may, however, decide such an issue if necessary or desirable to guide the trial court or to avoid the expense and delay of another appeal. Md. Rule 8-131(a). In Fisher, we exerc ised our disc retion to consider th e unprese rved issue o f whethe r child abus e is a proper underlying fe lony to suppo rt a conv iction fo r secon d-degr ee felo ny-murd er. Fisher, 367 Md. at 225, 786 A.2d at 710. Although the issue was not raised at trial, we acknowledged that a sentence imposed under an entirely inapplicable statute is an illegal sentence which may be -5- challenged at any time. Fisher, 367 Md. at 239-40, 786 A.2d at 719 (quoting Moosavi v. State, 355 M d. 651, 662 , 736 A.2d 285, 291 (1999)). W e conclud ed that, if the felony murder doctrine has no application to a homicide resulting from child abuse, then the thirty year sentence for murder in the second degree im posed on the petitioners would be similarly illegal, because, by the special verdict, the findings of guilty of murder were based solely on felony murder. Fisher, 367 Md. at 240 , 786 A.2d at 719 . The same rationale ap plies to the case at bar. If first-degree assault is not a proper underlying felony for a second-degree felony-murder conviction, then Roary s sentence of thirty years would likewise be illegal because the sole basis for the second -degree murder co nviction was felony-mu rder, as the jury acquitte d Roa ry of seco nd-deg ree inten t-to-kill m urder. Moreover, if the sentence for second-degree felony-murder constitutes an illegal sentence, Roary could raise that issue on a motion for reconsideration or on a petition for post conviction relief. In either scenario, if Roary did not prevail the case would be subject to an application for appellate review. In the interest of avoiding the expense and delay of another appeal we invoke our jurisdiction to resolve the issue. B. Felony-Murder At common law one whose conduct brought about an unintended death in the commission or attempted commission of a felony was guilty of murder. Wayne R. LaFa ve, Substantive Criminal Law § 14.5 (2nd ed. 2003). The modern felony-murder rule is intended to deter dangerous conduct by punishing as murder a homicide resulting -6- from dangerous conduct in the perpetration of a felony, even if the defendant did not intend to kill. Fisher, 367 M d. at 262, 78 6 A.2d a t 732. The doctrine rec ognizes tha t in society s judgment, an intentionally committed [felony] that causes the death of a human being is qualitatively more serious than an identical [felony] that does not. Crump & Crum p, In Defense of the Felony Murder Doctrine, 8 Harv.J.L. & Pub. Pol y 359, 363 (1985 ). In Jackson v. State, 286 Md. 430, 408 A.2d 711 (1979), we stated: At commo n law, to which the in habitants of Maryland a re entitled, Md . Const. D eclaration of Rights, A rt. 5, homicide is the killing of a human being by another human being; criminal homicide is homicide without lawful justification or excuse; crim inal homic ide with m alice aforeth ought is murde r; malice aforeth ought i s establis hed, inter alia, upon commiss ion of crim inal homic ide in the pe rpetration of , or in the attempt to perpetrate, a felony. Thus at common law, homicide arising in the p erpetration o f, or in the attem pt to perpetrate, a felony is murder whether death was intended or not, the fact that the person was engaged in such perpetration or attempt being sufficient to supply the element of malice. Jackson, 286 M d. at 435 , 408 A .2d at 71 4-15 (in ternal fo otnotes and cita tions om itted). See also Camp bell v. State, 293 Md. 438, 441-42, 444 A.2d 1034, 1036-37 (1982) (quoting Jackson with appr oval). To o btain a con viction for f elony-murd er, the State is required to prove the underlying felony and that the death occurred during the perpetr ation of the felo ny. Newton v. State, 280 M d. 260, 2 69, 373 A.2d 2 62, 267 (1977 ). Without proof of the underlying felony, there can be no conviction for felony murder. Hook v . State, 315 Md. 25, 32 , 553 A.2d 233 , 236 (1989). -7- The seminal c ase in M arylan d reg arding comm on la w se cond-de gree felo nymurder is Fisher v. Sta te, 367 M d. 218, 7 86 A.2 d 706. Fisher involved the death of a nine-year-old girl by dehydration and malnutrition as a result of child abuse. Two of the three defendants in Fisher were con victed of se cond-de gree felon y-murder w ith child abuse as the underlying felony. We accepted certiorari to answer the question of whether Maryland law recognizes the common law doctrine of felony-murder in homicides committed in the perpe tration of a f elony other tha n the ones enumera ted in the firstdegree murder statutes.6 Fisher, 367 Md. at 225, 786 A.2d at 710. We answered the question in the affirmative, holding that child abuse of the character and degree described in the eviden ce of this ca se is inheren tly dangerous . Accordin gly, the circuit court did no t err in subm itting to the jury seco nd degre e felony mu rder based upon ch ild abuse. Fisher, 367 M d. at 263 , 786 A .2d at 73 3. See also, D eese v. State , 367 Md. 293, 296, 786 A.2d 751, 752 (2001) (Affirming second-degree felony-murder conviction based on the felony of child abuse and noting that the Court in Fisher held that felony murder in the second degree, predicated on child abuse, or on any other inherently dangerous felony not enumerated in the first degree murder statutes, is a cognizable offense under the com mon la w of th is State. ). The Court in Fisher began by rec ognizing th at the felonie s identified b y the first- 6 At the time relevant to Fisher, the first-degree murder statute was codified at Md. Code (1957 , 1996 R epl. Vo l.), Art. 27 §§ 408 through 410. It is now found at Md. Code (2002) § 2-201(a) of the Criminal Law Article. -8- degree m urde r statute a re no t the e xclu sive felo nies that m ay be a pred icate for f elon ymurde r. Fisher, 367 Md. at 251, 786 A.2d at 726.7 Next, the Court concluded that the felonies that would support a conviction for common law second-degree felony-murder are not li mited to those f elonies that exis ted at co mmo n law. Fisher, 367 Md. at 253-54, 786 A.2 d at 727. L astly, we conc luded that th e underlying f elony must be sufficiently dangerous to life to justify application of the doctrine and that the danger to life of a residual felony is determined by the nature of the crime or by the manner in which it was perpetrated in a given set of circumstances. Fisher, 367 M d. at 263 , 786 A .2d at 73 3. If the felon ious cond uct, under a ll of the circum stances, ma de death a foreseeab le consequence, it is reasonable for the law to infer from the commission of the felony under those circumstances the malice that qualifies the homicide as murder. Fisher, 367 Md. at 262, 786 A.2d at 732.8 We have repeatedly held that under the felony-murder doctrine a participating 7 The enumerated felonies in th e first-degree murder sta tute are: (i) arson in the first degree; (ii) burning a barn, stable, tob acco hou se, wareh ouse, or oth er outbuildin g that: (1) is not parcel to a dwelling; and (2) contains cattle, goods, wares, merchandise, horses, grains, hay, or tobacco; (iii) burglary in the first, second, or third degree; (iv) carjacking or armed carjacking; (v) escape in the first degree from a State correctional facility or a local correctional facility; (vi) kidnapping under § 3-502 or § 3-503(a)(2) of this articles; (v ii) mayhem; (viii) rape; (ix) robbery under § 3-402 or §3-403 of this article; (x) sexual offense in the first or second degree; (xi) sodomy; or (xii) a violation of § 4-503 of the Criminal Law Article concerning destructive d evices. Md. Co de (2002), § 2-201(a)(4) of the Criminal Law Article. 8 In Maryland, the three circumstances when we will imply malice are (1) an intent-todo-serious-bodily-injury murder; (2) depraved -heart murder; and (3) fe lony-murder. Evans v. State, 28 Md.Ap p. 640, 696, 349 A .2d 300, 335 (197 5). -9- felon is guilty of murder when a homicide has been committed by a co-felon. Camp bell, 293 Md. at 442, 444 A.2d at 1037 (citing Stevens v. S tate, 232 Md. 33, 41, 192 A.2d 73, 78, cert. denied, 375 U.S . 886, 84 S .Ct. 160, 11 L.Ed.2d 1 15 (1963 ); Boblit v. State , 220 Md. 45 4, 457, 154 A.2d 43 4, 435 (19 50); Brady v. S tate, 222 Md. 442, 160 A.2d 912 (1960); Shockley v. State, 218 M d. 491, 4 97, 148 A.2d 3 71, 374 (1959 )). Camp bell involved th e question o f whethe r a co-felon could be h eld criminally liable for the dea th of a fleeing co-felon c aused by a p olice office r or the felon y victim. We h eld that, ordinarily, under the felony-murder doctrine, criminal culpability shall continue to be imposed for all lethal acts committed by a felon or an accomplice acting in furtherance of a common design. However, criminal culpability ordinarily shall not be imposed for lethal acts of nonfelons that are not committed in furtherance of a common design. Camp ell, 293 Md. at 451-52, 444 A.2d at 1042. In the present case, the underlying felony is first-degree assault. Section 3-202(1) of the Maryland Code defines the crime of first-degree assault. It provides, in relevant part, that [a] person may not intentionally cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another. Md. Code (2002) § 3-202(1) of the Criminal Law Article.9 Serious physical injury is physical injury that: (1) creates a substantial risk of death; or (2) causes permanent or protracted serious: (i) disfigurement; (ii) loss of the function of any 9 Assault in the first degree also prohibits a person from committing an assault with a firearm. Md. Code (2002) § 3-202(2) of the Criminal Law Article. -10- bodily member or organ; or (iii) impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. Md. C ode (2002) § 3-2 01(c). 10 Applying the Fisher standard to the case at bar, first-degree a ssault would suppo rt a common law second-degree felony-murder conviction if the nature of the crime itself or the mann er in which it was perp etrated wa s dangero us to hum an life. We do not hes itate to hold that first-degree assault is dangerous to human life. The nature of the crime committed, a crime which creates a substantial risk of death, is undoubtedly dangerous to human life. Furtherm ore, the ma nner in w hich the crim e was co mmitted in th is instance, an assault by fou r men that in cluded dro pping a 20 -30 poun d boulder repeatedly on the victim s head, is also clearly dangerous to human life. Based on the standard we enunciated in Fisher and reaffirmed in Deese, first-degree assault is a proper underlying felony to support a second-degree felony-murder conviction.11 10 Assault in the first degree is included as a crim e of violence in the M andatory Sentences for Crimes of Violence statute, Md. C ode (20 02), § 1 4-101 (a)(16) . See other crimes listed therein which constitute crimes of violence by definition. 11 One commentator has suggested: Even accepting some amelioration of the common law doctrine, however, it is clear that there are some felonies in Maryland, not included in the first-degree penalty scheme, which nonetheless involve potential violence and significant threat to life and limb. Should death result from the perpetration or attempted perpetration of any of them, it seems clear that such homicide would be second-degree murder in Maryland by virtue of the common law felon y-murder do ctrine. That category of crime almost certainly would include such dangerous felonies as the forcible abduction of a c hild under 1 2 years of age . . .; first-11- Marylan d is uniq ue in tha t, our co mmo n law b asis for felony m urder . . . distinguishe s our jurispru dence fro m that of sta tes that have adopted a criminal cod e in lieu of the common law crimes. Fisher, 367 Md. at 251 n.10, 786 A.2d at 726 n.10. As recently as 200 1, we reitera ted the fact th at in Marylan d, the felon y-murder do ctrine is the common law rule--defining one of at-least three varieties of implied malice which raises a hom icide resulting from the p erpetration o r attempted p erpetration o f a felony to the murder level generally. Fisher, 367 M d. at 250-51 , 786 A.2d at 725 (qu oting with approva l Evans v. S tate, 28 M d. App . 640, 68 6 n.23, 3 49 A.2 d 300, 3 29-30 n.23 (1 975)). Judge Rodowsky, writing for the Court in Fisher, noted that the common law of felony murder has changed since colonial times, but, in Maryland, it has done so as a matter of comm on law evolutio n and n ot as a re sult of [ legislatio n]. 12 Fisher, 367 Md. at 249, 786 A.2d at 72 4. The ha rshness of the rule has b een ame liorated by limiting its application to those felonies that are dangerous to human life either because of their inherent nature or degree assault . . .; causing abuse to a child . . .; dynamiting property . . .; using a machine gun to perpetuate a crime of violence . . .; poisoning the water supply . . .; derailing a railroad car . . .; an act of sabotage . . .; or perhaps the sale or distribution of a narcotic d rug whe re the user d ies of an overdose, from a bad batch, or from an unexpectedly lethal batch. Judge Charles E. Moylan, Jr., Criminal Homicide Law § 5.1, 108-109 (MICPEL 2002) (emph asis add ed). 12 Our case law recognizes that the changes resulting from Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1809, which d elineated m urder into d egrees for the purpo se of pun ishment, did not alter the common law felony-murder doctrine. See Fisher, 367 Md. at 248-49, 786 A.2d at 724-25 and cases cited therein. -12- by the mann er in which the felony is pe rpetrated; ho wever, the basic rule still ap plies: a criminal homicide committed in the perpetration of or in the attempted perpetration of a dangerous to life felony will supply the element of malice necessary to raise the homicide to the lev el of m urder in this State . Roary, however, urges this Court to adopt the position taken by a number of other state courts which do not permit assault to be an underlying felony in a felony-murder conviction.13 The position is commonly referred to as either the merger doctrine or the collateral-felony doctrine.14 See Missouri v. Williams, 24 S.W.3d 101, 28 (Mo. Ct. App. 2000). 13 See Barn ett v. Alabama, 783 So.2d 927 (Ala.Crim.App. 2000) (holding that felonious assault merges with the ho micide); Arizona v. Essman, 403 P.2d 540 (Ariz. 1965) (holding that a ssau lt with a d eadl y weapon merged with resulting ho micide); Illinois v. Morgan, 718 N.E.2d 206 (Ill. App. Ct.1999) (holding that the conduct constituting the felony must have a felonious purpose other than k illing itself); Kansas v. Fisher, 243 P. 291 (Kan. 1926) (holding tha t the elements of the felony mu st be distinct from the hom icide); Massa chusetts v. Wade, 697 N.E .2d 541 (M ass. 1998) (h olding that the f elon y must be independent of the hom icide); New York v. Wagner, 156 N.E. 644 (N.Y. 1927) (holding that the underlying fe lony must be a n indepen dent crime); Tarter v. Oklahoma, 359 P.2d 596 (Okla.Crim.App. 1961) (holding that the felony must be an independent crime not included in the homicide); Oregon v. Branch, 415 P.2d 766 (Or. 1 966) (hold ing that assau lt is not a proper underlying felony for felon y-murder conviction). 14 The merger doctrine referred to here is not to be confused with Maryland merger law and the req uired evide nce test for d etermining when a lesser include d offens e or, in the case of felony-murder, the underlying felony would merge into the greater offense for sentencing purpo ses. See Newton, 280 Md. at 268, 373 A.2d at 266 ( Thus under both federal double jeopardy principles and Ma ryland merger law, the test for determining the identity of offenses is the required evidence test. If each required proof of a fact which the other does n ot, the of fenses are not th e same and do not me rge. Howe ver, if only one offense requires proof of a fa ct whic h the oth er does not, the offenses are deemed the same and separa te senten ces for each o ffense are pro hibited. ). -13- In California v. Hansen, 885 P.2d 1022 (Cal. 1994), the Supreme Court of California summa rized the do ctrine: Prior to our decision in [California v. Ireland, 450 P.2d 580 (Cal. 1969 )], the merg er doctrine had been develope d in other jurisdictions as a shorthand explanation for the conclusion that the felony-murder rule should not be applied in circumstances where the only underlying (or predicate ) felony committed by the defendant was assault. The name of the doctrine derived from the characterization of the assault as an offense that m erged with the resulting h omicide. In explaining the basis for the merger doctrine, courts and legal comme ntators reaso ned that, bec ause a ho micide ge nerally results from the commission of an assault, every felonious assault end ing in death automatica lly would be e levated to murder in the event a felonious assault could serve as the predica te felon y for purp oses of the felo ny-murd er doctr ine. Conseq uently, application of the felo ny-murder ru le to felonious assaults would usurp most of the law of homicide, relieve the prosecution in the great majority of homicide cases of the burden of having to prove malice in order to obtain a murder conviction, an d thereby frustrate the Legislature s intent to pun ish certain fe lonious assa ults resulting in d eath (those committed w ith malice aforethough t, and therefore punishable as murder) more harshly than other felonious assaults that happened to result in death (those committed without malice aforethought, and therefor punishable as manslaughter). One commentator explains that the merger rule applied to assaults is supported by the policy of preserving some meaningful domain in which the Legislature s careful gradation of homicide offenses can be implemented. Hansen, 885 P.2d at 1028 (internal citations omitted). Citing Hansen, the Supreme C ourt of Tennessee has noted that the merger doctrine has been interpreted by courts as a princip le for di scernin g legisla tive inten t. Tennessee v. Godsey, 60 S.W.3d 759, 774 -14- (Tenn. 2001). 15 In Missouri v. Williams, 24 S.W.3d 101, the intermediate appellate court of Missouri succinctly summarized the logic used by the various jurisdictions that have adopted the merger doctrine: As stated in [Kansas v. Lucas, 759 P.2d 90, 93 (K an. 1988)], the purpose of the [felony murder] statute is to deter those engag ed in fe lonies f rom kill ing neg ligently or a cciden tally[,] and that doctrine should not be extended beyond its rational function which it was designed to serve. Second is the recognition of the fact that, as a practical matter, the vast majority of homicides have their genesis in some type of felonious assault. Given these propositions, various reasons have been given for the doctrine: (1) the application of the felony murder rule would work to eliminate the mens rea requirement for most homicide cases and circumvent the 15 Ireland , 450 P.2d 580 (Cal. 1969), the case often cited b y courts in adopting the merger doctrine, involved the killing at close range of a w ife by her husband. Th e court in Ireland concluded: the utilization of the felony-murder rule in circumstances such as those before us extends the operation of that rule beyond any rational function th at it is designed to serve. To allow such use of the felony-murder rule would effectively preclude the jury from considerin g the issue o f malice aforethought in all cases wherein homicide has been committed as a result of a felonious assault a category which in cludes the g reat majority of a ll homicides. This kind of bootstra pping find s support n either in logic nor in the law. We therefore hold that a second degree felony-murder instruction may not properly be given when it is based upon a felony wh ich is an integral part of the homicide and which the evidence produced by the pros ecution sho ws to be an offense included in fact within the offense charged. Ireland, 450 P.2d at 590 (internal citation o mitted). -15- legislative gradation system for classes of homicides, including manslaughter. If felonious assault could . . . be used as the predicate felon y for felony murder, every felonious assault resulting in death would be murder, and any lesser offense such as voluntary manslaughter, involun tary manslaug hter, and crim inally negligent h omicide w ould effectively be eliminated. The result would be that the prosecution would not have to prove that the defendant had a specific intent to kill in most murder cases, and (2) the rationale of the merger doctrine is consistent with the purpose of the felony murder rule. Because homicide is usually the result of an assault, and because a felonious assault involves a risk of death, a felon would not be deterred from committing a dangerous and homicidal act for the reason that the felony itself is the homicidal act sought to be deterred.16 Williams, 24 S.W .3d at 11 3-14 (in ternal cita tions an d quota tions om itted). As Williams pointed out, one reason given by courts that have adopted the merger doctrine is the concern that if felonious assault can support a felony-murder conviction then every felonious assault resulting in death would be murder, and any lesser offense such as voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide would effectively be eliminated. Williams, 24 S.W.3 d at 114. In re sponse to this concern, Georgia h as adopted a mo dified version of the felon y-murder doctrine. It precludes a felony-murder conviction only where it would prevent an otherwise warranted verdict o f volun tary mans laughte r. Edge v. G eorgia, 414 S .E.2d 4 63, 465 (Ga. 19 92). 16 The court stated that it was of the opinion that the need for the doctrine is legally well grounded. Williams, 24 S.W.3d at 114. Ultimately, however, the court held that based on the language of the Missou ri felony-murd er statute, the leg islature intend ed for the ru le to apply to all felonies, except m urder a nd ma nslaug hter, incl uding a ssault. Williams, 24 S.W.3d at 117. -16- The court reasoned that the strict liability element of felony murder, which allows the bootsrapp ing of an a ssault charg e to suppo rt a felony mu rder conv iction, is unfair in those instances where the killings otherwise could have been reduced, on the ground of mitigation, to manslaughter. Edge, 414 S.E.2d at 465. Whether Maryland should or needs to adopt a similar modification to the felony-murder rule, however, need not be decide d today a s the fac ts of the case do not rem otely raise t he issue of mitig ation. The acts which co nstitute felon ious cond uct [must] p ossess a suf ficient dang er to human life to justify the application of the felony murder doctrine. Fisher, 367 Md. at 257, 786 A.2d at 730 (quoting Massa chusetts v. M atchett, 436 N.E.2d 400, 410 (Mass. 1982). Here the facts are not in dispute, and they were sufficient for the jury to have found that the assault on the victim was committed under circumstances demonstrating that the participants contemplated that violence was necessary to carry out their common purpose. Thus a reasonable jury could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that Roary s condu ct was i nheren tly dange rous. By applying the felony murder doctrine, our focus is on the conduct of the particip ants in th e perpe tration o r attemp ted perp etration of the u nderlying felony. W e decline to ac cept the inv itation to limit the s cope of th e doctrine s a pplication to o nly those underlying felonies that are inde pendent of the resulting d eath. Moreove r, we are persuaded that the better policy is for the law to provide an additional deterrent to the perpetration of felonies which, by their nature or the attendant circumstances, create a -17- forese eable ris k of de ath. Fisher, 367 Md. at 256, 786 A.2d at 728-29 (internal citation omitted). W e reaffirm the principle th at a person p articipating in a felony is respo nsible for the n atural an d prob able co nsequ ences o f his or h er crimin al activity. We hold , that an assau lt in the first deg ree, when committed in a mann er inherently dangerous to human life, as in this case, may be a predicate felony for second-degree felony-murder. Thus the trial court did not err in submitting to the jury second-degree felony-murd er based u pon an as sault in the first d egree. W e recogniz e that our rela tively strict adherence to the common law felony-murder doctrine is not favored by a number of other States as explained supra; nothing in our case law or research, however, has persuaded us that the rule in Maryland should be otherwise. III. Jury Instructions Md. Rule 4-325 states in relevant part that [t]he court shall give instructions to the jury at the conclusion of all the evidence and before closing arguments and may supplement them at a later time when appropriate. The decision to give supplemental instructions is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed on appea l, absen t a clear a buse o f discre tion. See Mitc hell v. State, 338 Md. 536, 540, 659 A.2d 1282, 1284 (1995) (internal citations and quotations omitted). When reviewing a jury instruc tion we look to the instru ction as a who le. State v. Foster, 263 Md. 388, 397, 283 A .2d 411 , 415 (1 971), cert. denied, 406 U.S. 908, 92 S.Ct. 1616, 31 L.Ed.2d 818 (1972). In Poole v. Sta te, 295 M d. 167, 453 A.2d 12 18 (1983 ), we stated [i]t is well -18- settled that when objection is raised to a court s instruction, attention should not be focused on a particular portion lifted out of context, but rather its adequacy is determined by viewing it as a whole. Poole, 295 Md. at 186, 453 A.2d at 1228 (quoting Foster, 263 Md. a t 397, 28 3 A.2d at 415) . Roary s first contention is that the trial court erred in instructing the jury regarding felony-murder. Specifically, Roary argues that if first-degree assault is not a proper underlying felony to support a felony-murder conviction, then it was error to give a felony-murder instruction in this case. For the reasons set forth in the previous section, we find no merit in Roary s first contention. Roary s rem aining obje ctions to the ju ry instructions inclu de a com plaint that, assuming the court was correct in giving the felony-murder instruction, the court erred regarding the substance of the felony-murder instruction g iven and in its efforts to cure the problems. Roary argues that when the instructions are viewed as a whole, two prejudicial messages emerge: one of confusion and inconsistency and the other of repetitio n. With regard to the question of confusion and inconsistency, Roary notes that the instruction regarding the felony-murder count given by the court could have been unders tood to mean that felo ny-murd er requ ires no p roof o f crimin al intent a t all. 17 17 Roary cites the following passage from the court s instruction: Now what is being said here I am sorry. A felony murder does -19- Roary raised this objection with the court and the court re-instructed the jury regarding the intent requ irement. Sp ecifically, the cou rt instructed the jury that, [t]raditional, shall we say, murder in the second-degree requires as an element an intention to kill. Felony-murder typically would not require an intent to kill because it was the commission of the felony which substituted, so to speak, for the intent to kill. T he law sa id if you com mitted a mu rder in the course o f a felony, that is m urder and we are go ing to hold you accountable. The difficulty in this case is that the felony in the fe lony-mu rder is as sault in th e first de gree. I did not want you to misunderstand as you consider that charge, assault in the first degree, that you remember it does require pro of of inten t, okay. Now , first-degree a ssault, formally, the D efendan t is charged w ith the crime o f firstdegree ass ault. In order to convict the Defend ant of firstdegree assault, the State must prove all of the elements of second-degree assault and must prove that the Defendant intended to cause the re is that word serious ph ysical injury in the com mission of the assault. What does seriou s physical injury mean? It means an injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious and permane nt or serious a nd protracte d disfigure ment, impairm ent, h arm to the body. Having reviewed the transcript, we hold that the trial court did not err regarding not require the State to probe that the Defendant intended to kill the victim. Now there is a big difference, you see? When I talked about second-degree murder, I said it was the killing of another person w ith either the inte nt to kill or the intent to inflict serious bod ily harm that dea th would be the likely resu lt and it did not require premeditation or deliberation. Now w e are talking about a murder, second-degree murder, which does not require inten t. -20- the felony-murder instruction. Viewed in context, we find it clear that the court was comparing the various forms of second-degree murder alleged in the case, not implying that felony-m urder requ ired no inten t.18 Furthermore, in light of the court s re-instruction quoted above, any confusion in the jury s mind regarding the issue of intent should have been clarified. Roary furthe r objects to the court inform ing the jury that firs t-degree ass ault constitutes se cond-de gree assa ult co uple d with the use of a w eapo n. Accor ding to Roary, this explanation of first-degree assault was erroneous because the assault here in question was of th e intent to inf lict serious ph ysical injury type and n ot the firearm type. Both 18 Immedia tely preceding the quoted instruction above, the trial court gave the jury an instruction on second-degree murder that required the State to prove that the defendant killed another person with either the intent to kill or the intent to inflict such serious bodily harm that death would be the likely result. The court then repeated the instruction and explained: Now if you were to find the Defendant not guilty of that second-degree murder as I have just defined it, you would th en turn to second-degree felony-murder. The court continued: The Defendant is also charged w ith the crime of second-degree felony-murder. In order to convict him of that charge, seconddegree felony-murder, the State m ust prove again, this is always, although I w ill not always sa y it beyond a r easonab le doubt and to your unanimous satisfaction that the Defendant or another participating in the crime with the Defendant committed the felony of first-degree assault and I will come back to that and that the Defendant or another participating in the crime killed Mr. Banks; and that the act resulting in the death of M r. Banks occurred d uring the co mmission of the felo ny of firstdegree ass ault. The se ction qu oted by R oary abo ve then follow ed. -21- Roary and the State immediately informed the court of the error, and the court told the jury that first-degree assault could be proven either by use of a weapon or by offensive touching d one with th e intent to cau se serious p hysical injury. The c ourt expres sly told the jury that it shouldn t have given an example of first-degree assault by use of a weapon because there was no weapon alleged by the State to have been used by the Defend ant. Roar y expressed h is objection re garding the instruction fo r a second time in a benc h conf erence follow ing the ju ry instructio ns but b efore th e jury retire d to delib erate. The court obligingly re-instructed the jury that when it previously made reference to a firearm in d escribing firs t-degree ass ault: I recited language from that formal statement of the law that read som ething that m ade som e referenc e to a firearm . Well, I did not mean to suggest to you, and I suspect that unanimously you were not confused, because there is no allegation in this case that a firearm was used to commit the crime of m urder. But a s I was read ing the form al law, I did include that element, which is part of it but not in this case. Assum ing, arguendo, that the jury was confused regarding the elements of first-degree assault, we hold that by re-instructing the jury as it did, the court cleared up any confusion. Thu s, we perceive no e rror. Roary s third basis of error with regard to the jury instructions is that by reinstructing the jury regarding felony-murder and second-degree murder in general, the jury could have been left with the impression that a guilty verdict of second-degree murder was appropriate. Roary points out that the jury was told about second-degree -22- felony-murder three times in the instructions and intent- to-kill second-degree murder twice. The repeated instructions given in the case were given to remove any potential confusio n regarding the intent nec essary for a fe lony-murde r conviction , an instruction to which counsel for Roary had objected as being unclear. Furthermore, Roary cites no cases in sup port of the p roposition th at re-instructing a jury when the initial instructio n is objected to as being unclear or incorrect, is error. On the contrary, Roary begins by acknowledging that it is within the sound discretion of the trial court whether to propound supplemental jury instructions. Again, perceiving no error or abuse of discretion in the court s dec ision to re-instru ct the jury, we fin d no mer it in Roary s third a rgumen t. Roary s final argument regarding the jury instructions is an objection to the trial court s use of examples in explaining the relevant law. Specifically, Roary objects to the court using the example of an unintentional death resulting to a teller during a bank robbery to illustrate felony-murd er, the exam ple of pus hing som eone dow n the stairs to illustrate first-degree assault, and the example of a drug organization to illustrate the concept of conspiracy. Roary cites the case of Fagan v. State, 110 Md. App. 228, 676 A.2d 10 09 (1996 ), in support o f his position that use of ad-libbed e xamples, if prejudicial, m erits reversal. H e argues tha t the exam ples given w ere so far a field as to be confusing and misleading. Fagen, however, is inapposite to the present case. The issue in Fagen arose when -23- the jury sent a note asking for a clarification regarding the term corroboration. Over objections by both the State and the defense, the court had the jury brought back to the court room and gave them examples of corroboration using specific examples from testimo ny and ev idence in the tria l. Fagen, 110 Md. App. at 238, 676 A.2d at 1013. The Court of Special Appeals held that, in providing the jury with specific examples of corroboration from the evidence before it, the trial judge appeared to be favoring testimony of certain witnesses over that of others, and commented on the general weight of the evidence. Fagen, 110 M d. App. at 2 45, 676 A .2d at 1017 . The cou rt conclude d it was unable to declare the error harmless. Id. In the present case, however, the trial court g ave ex ample s of alte rnative w ays in wh ich the c rimes c harged could b e prove n. Although we are of the opinion that the jury instructions regarding the law without the examples was sufficient to inform the jury, we find no reversible error in the examples given by the court. All of the examples given were correct statements of the law and caused no harm to the defendant. We hold that the trial court did not err in its instructions to the jury. IV. Sentencing Roary contends that the trial court impermissibly considered the fact that he refused to testify against his c o-conspira tors in senten cing him in violation of his Fifth Amen dment righ t not to incrim inate himse lf. The State counters th at the argum ent is waived b ecause R oary failed to rais e the objectio n before th e sentencin g court and , if -24- preserved , the argum ent is withou t merit. Although w e find that Roary failed to raise an o bjection below to the trial court s discussion of Roary s failure to testify against his co-conspirators, we nevertheless exercise our right to decide the issue. Md. Rule 8-131(a). Based on our review of the record we hold that the trial court did not consider impermissible sentencing criteria in the instant case. In Jackson v. State, 364 Md. 192, 772 A.2d 273 (2001), Judge Cathell, writing for this Court, summarized our standard for reviewing a criminal sentence: It is well settled that [a] judge is vested with very broad discretion in sentencing criminal defendants. However, [a] judge should fashion a sentence based upon the facts and circumstances of the crime committed and the background of the defendant, including his or her reputation, prior offenses, health, habits, mental and moral propensities, and social backgro und. T he judge is a ccorded th is broad latitud e to best accom plish the obje ctives of sen tencing p unishme nt, deterrence and rehabilitation. It is also well settled that [o]nly three grounds for ap pellate review of a senten ce are recognized in this [S]tate: (1) whether the sentence constitutes cruel and unusual punishment or violates other constitutional requirements; (2) whether the sentencing judge was motivated by ill-will, prejudice or other impermissible considerations; and (3) wheth er the se ntence is within statutory lim its. Jackson, 364 M d. at 199 -200, 7 72 A.2 d at 277 (interna l citations omitted ). Notwithstanding the Court s broad sentencing discretion, it is equally clear that a trial court may not punish a person because he has done what the law allows him to do, which in this ins tance is e xercise his Fifth Ame ndme nt right n ot to incr iminate himself . See -25- Jennings v. State, 339 Md. 675, 684, 664 A.2d 903, 908 (1995) (quoting Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 363, 98 S.Ct. 663, 668, 54 L.Ed.2d 604, 610 (1978) ( To punish a person because he has done what the law plainly allows him to do is a due process violation of the most ba sic sort . . . . ); Johnson v. State, 274 Md. 536, 542-543, 336 A.2d 113, 117 (1975) ( Thus, in view of what is at stake for one who is charged with a crime, it is impro per to co nclude that a de cision, c onstitutio nally prote cted, no t to plead guilty . . . is a factor which ought to, in any way, influence the sentencing judge to the detriment of the accuse d. ); Ridenou r v. State, 142 Md.App. 1, 16, 787 A.2d 815, 824 (2001) ( The sentencing court plainly erred in taking into consideratio n the appe llant s decision to exercise his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent in sentencing him. ). Roary was an active participant in the crime in question, and there is no indication the State was offering him immunity for his testimony. Roary not only had a right to go to trial and require the S tate to prove his guilt beyond a reasonab le doubt, bu t he also had the right to not incr iminate himself by testifying to even ts that im plicated him in a very serio us crim e. It would, therefore, be error on the part of the sentencing jud ge to consider Roa ry s refusal to testify against his co-defendants in fashioning an appropriate sentence. Roary cites the following co lloquy that occurred during his allocu tion to support his argument that the court held his failure to testify in his co-conspirators trials against him: THE C OUR T: Is your client tes tifying in this other trial? -26- THE S TATE : He is not. MR. CARD IN: I don t know, I mean, there has never been any discussion. I am not sure the o ther one well, I don t know what is going to happen with the other case tomorrow. THE COU RT: So you refused to testify in three cases so far where you know th e truth of w hat took pla ce, accordin g to you anyway. As a consequence of your refusal to testify, two defendants got light sentences and the third defendant is on trial tomorrow. Is that a fair statement or do you think I am wrong? THE D EFEN DAN T: I m saying, I d on t THE CO UR T: R ight, anyth ing e lse th at you wan t to sa y? MR . CAR DIN: I do no t think h e recog nizes it th at way. I think it is THE COU RT: I am sure it is not his perspective. MR . CAR DIN: a ma tter of p ersona l safety or w hateve r. I do not think THE COU RT: You really do not have a right, as far as I am concerned, not to testify if you are not yourself facing charges, you understand. You have an obligation to tell the truth. But I am going to g et THE D EFEND ANT: Y es, sir, I told you the truth, sir. THE C OUR T: I am no t going to dw ell on that po int. THE DEFEN DANT: (inaudible) THE CO UR T: I ju st think it shou ld be said that i f peo ple c ry, so to speak, about the fact if you cry, so to speak, about the fact that your sentence might be heavier than the others, the fact that their se ntences are lighter than you rs is partly -27- because you would not testify against them. Am I being clear? I do not ask you to agree with me, but you understand THE DEFEN DANT: The reason why I don t testify because THE COU RT: Pardon? THE DEFEN DANT: (inaudible) me to testify then, I want I want to be fair for my fa mily and my saf ety. I don t wan t to testify on somebody and then got to worry about me and my fam ily saf ety. THE COU RT: I understand you put your family first, and I recognize that. I do not ask a nybody to be a martyr. THE DEFEN DANT: Yeah, I want to (inaudible) THE C OUR T: But I just th ink it is fair to po int it out, that is all I am saying to you. Anything further that you wish to say to me? THE D EFEND ANT: N o, no, sir. The State argues that the c ourt merely comme nted on the reality that, had Roary agreed to testify in another conspirator s trial, as was discussed prior to trial, he may have been able to nego tiate a lesser sentence. The cou rt did not, however, senten ce Roary more harshly because he was unwilling to testify in his co-conspirators trials. Accord ing to the Sta te s brief, the d iscussion aro se becaus e the trial court h ad repea tedly expressed its concern about the State s sentencing recommendation in light of the fifteenyear sentences being served by Shepherd and Peters, and also inquired about [the judge who sentenced Shepherd and Peters] motivation for the 15-year sentences. After noting -28- the apparent facial injustices of the State s requesting 58 years for R oary when Shep herd and Peters were serving 15 years, the court stated: I concede these va rious motives that this gentleman , Mr. Roary, m ay have h ad in the course of his v arious s tateme nts. But one thing is clear: no o ne would den y that he made it very clear what happened from the get-go, as they say. Having spoken, h e now f inds that the tw o killers are set f ree, so to speak, and he is hoisted on his own, as they say in another language, his own petard. It is an expression. It is an expression meaning that the two killers say nothing and get 25 years 15 years, excuse me and the non-killer speaks the truth an d the St ate seek s 58 years . (State s brief at 29 (citing T. 9/23/03 at 3 1-32)). 19 The State further notes that the sentence Roary received was within the sentencing guidelines and less than the sentence requested by the State.20 The State conclude s by noting that th e court took great care in fashioning Roary s sentence. We agree. Followin g the abov e colloquy, the c ourt took a r ecess to con sider the app ropriate sentence. When the court returned it stated: All right, I have reached a decision in this case. It is an attempt on my part to reconcile the conflicting elements of this sentencing, one of the m ore difficult sentences this court 19 We cite from the State s brief because a complete copy of the transcript from the sentencing hearing, dated September 23, 2003, although referenced by both the State and Roary, is not included in the record. 20 The sentencing g uidelines for Roary s case w ere 20 to 30 years for second-degree felony-murder, 8 to 15 years for c onspiracy to co mmit first-degree assault, and 1 to 5 years for the handgun charge. In consideration of the victim s family s wishes, the State had sought 30 years for the murder conviction, 25 consecutive years for the conspiracy conviction, and 3 years consecutive on the handgun conviction. -29- has had, trying to respect the memory of this decedent and the pain and tu rmoil of the family that has b een cause d by this incredible killing. And at the same time, respect the fact that every defendant has to b e looked at individually and eve ry case has to be look ed at individu ally. The court then discussed the impact that the crime has had on the victim s family, the information contained in the PSI report, and R oary s involvement in the crime . The court stated: What is the truth in this case is that this Def endant, R oary, is not the killer an d cannot b e, in the cons cience of th is court, this judg e, senten ced as if he wa s the kille r when he wa s not. That makes the law topsy-turvey and it makes the law disrespected by the court, and I am not going to do that. On the othe r hand, I also see this De fenda nt as ve ry culpab le. I have made clea r my views on the role that you played, M r. Roary, in this case . I know you hav e danc ed arou nd it. But I have no questio n in my ow n mind tha t you were a f ull participant in the assault on this gentleman, on the victim, for some irrational, stupid street reason known to you and to few others, I susp ect, acting like well, acting lik e you acted is the best way to put it, to chase a man down. Three or four people chasing one person down show s four cowards. **** You have, I think, been as truthful as a person in your circumstances can be, and far more truthful frankly than the defendants that Mr. Yee or Mr. Cardin most often see in these courtroom s. I think that ha s to be taken into accou nt by me in this sentence. I cannot sentence you as requested by the victim s fam ily because I thin k it would be unjust an d it would defy the la w, and it woul d defy th e reality of this case . But I do think you need to be punished severely because the other defendants were less treated, shall we say well, less treated by the court system does not warrant everybody else -30- being tr eated le ss seve rely. That d oes no t make sense e ither. So finding the balan ce here is not easily done. But the co urt will do the best it can since we are all human. The judge then sentenced Roary to a total of 35 years.21 Although we arrive at a different conclusion than the court in Johnson, 274 Md. 536, 335 A.2d 113, we find the case instructive. The issue in Johnson was whether the sentencing court had denied Johnson due process by sentencing him to a longer term based u pon Jo hnson s electio n to stan d trial inst ead of pleadin g guilty. Johnson, 274 Md. at 537 n.5, 3 36 A.2d at 114. Th e Court ac knowle dged a trial co urt s broad d iscretion in fashioning an appropriate sentence but noted that in order to protect the fundamental rights of the off ender there ar e certain restrictio ns on th e court s latitude . Johnson, 274 Md. at 54 2, 336 A .2d at 116-1 17. The trial c ourt may not, f or instance, tak e into consideratio n a crimina l defenda nt s choice to exercise his r ight to require the State to prove at trial h is guilt beyond a reasonab le doubt, or th e rights emb odied in A mendm ents V and VI of the United States Constitution and Articles 21 and 22 of the Maryland Decla ration o f Righ ts. Johnson, 274 M d. at 543, 33 6 A.2d a t 117 and n .5. The dialo g in question in Johnson occurred during the a llocution and immed iately before the court issued its ruling. Specifically, the court stated: If you had come in here after this happened, before the other 21 As previously noted, Roary received a sentence of 30 years on the second-degree felony-murder charge, five years consecutive on the conspiracy charg e, and three years concurrent on the handgun offense. -31- trouble you got into if you had come in here with a plea of guilty and been h onest a bout (it) a nd said , Of c ourse I d id it, which you did, you would probably have gotten a modest sentence, . . . and you would have gotte n out of it. B ut with this attitude that you have you can t receive that kind of treatment. The sentence of the court is that you be confined under the jurisdiction of the Departm ent of Correctional Se rvices for a period of twelve years, to run concurrent with the sentence that you are serv ing in the D istrict of Colu mbia. Ve ry well, that s all. Johnson, 274 Md. at 539-40, 336 A.2d at 115. We concluded in Johnson: In the case now before us, when Judge Powers said if you had com e in here w ith a plea of g uilty . . . you would pro bably have gotten a modest sentence, he indicated that he, at least to some degree, punished Johnson more severely because he failed to plead guilty and, instead, stood trial. Although a reading of the judge s remarks in full does no t necessarily demonstrate that a more severe sentence was imposed, the words jus t quoted m anifest that an impermiss ible consideratio n may well h ave been employed. A ny doubt in this regard m ust be resolv ed in favo r of the def endant. Johnson, 274 M d. at 543 , 336 A .2d at 11 7. This case is unlike the sentencing court in Johnson which stated that the defendant was not going to receive the modest sentence he probably would have had he acknowledged his guilt by pleading guilty, because of his attitude, which in context clearly referred to his refusal to acknow ledge his gu ilt through a g uilty plea. The co urt in the case at bar clearly articulated the basis for its decision, leaving no doubt regarding the -32- factors considered by the court. The court cited the impact the crime has had on the victim s family, the heinous nature of the crime, Roary s personal history, and the extent of Roary s involvement in the crime, as its reasons for sentencing Roary as it did. Based on our rev iew of the record, w e conclud e that the trial co urt properly exe rcised its discretion in s entencing Roary and d id not pena lize him for refusing to testify against his co-conspirators. JUDGM ENT O F THE C IRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY AFFIRM ED. COS TS TO B E PAID BY APPELLANT. -33- IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND No. 25 September Term, 2004 MICHAEL ROARY v. STATE OF MARYLAND Bell, C.J. Raker Wilner Cathell Harrell Battaglia Greene, JJ. Dissenting Opinion by Raker, J., w hich Bell, C.J. and Wilner, J., join . Filed: February 11, 2005 Raker, J., with whom Bell, C.J. and Wilner, J., join, dissenting: A first degree a ssault that resu lts in death cannot, and should not, serve as an underlying felony for purposes of the felony-murder rule. The Court holds that first degree assault would support a common law second degree felony-murder conviction if the nature of the crime itself or the manner in which it was perpetrated was dangerous to human life. Maj. op. at 11. I disagree. In my view, the felony must be one that is independent of the homicide, and thus necessarily independent of the assault which merges therein, such as rape, burglary, arson , robbery or child abuse. A ccordingly, I resp ectfully dissent. I. Felony-Murder Und oubtedly, the felony-murder doctrine is part of Maryland jurisprudence, both as a matter o f com mon la w and by statute. See Fisher v. State, 367 Md. 218, 247-51, 786 A.2d 706, 724-26 (2001); Md. Code (2002, 2004 Cum. Supp.), § 2-201(a)(4) of the Criminal Law Article (originally enacted by 1809 Md. Laws, Chap. 138, § 3). It has been jus tified in Maryland most recently in Fisher as a deterrent to dangerous condu ct. 367 Md. at 262, 786 A.2d at 732 (stating that The modern version of the rule is intended to deter dangerous conduct by punishing as murder a homicide resulting from dangerous conduct in the perpetration of a f elon y, even if the defend ant did not intend to kill ). 1 The felony-murder 1 The felony-murder doctrine has been criticized by some courts and commentators as an anachronistic remnant that operates fictitiously to broaden unaccep tably the scope of murder. The very concept of transferred intent has been criticized as having no proper place doctrine has been described as a highly artificial concept that deserves no extension beyond its required applicati on. People v. Phillips, 414 P .2d 353 , 360 (C al. 1966 ), overruled on other grounds by People v. Flood, 957 P.2d 869, 88 2 n.12 (1998). Today the Court extends the application of the felony-murder doctrine, contrary to the trend around the countr y. While most states have maintained the doctrine, they have limited its application.2 See, e.g, Co mmon wealth v. M atchett, 436 N.E.2d 400, 407-08 n.12 (Mass. 1982) (citing cases a nd statutes); Comm onwea lth ex rel. Smith v. Myers, 261 A.2d 550, 555 (Pa. 1970) (observing that we do want to make clear how shaky are the basic premises on which [the felony-murder rule] rests. With so weak a founda tion, it behoo ves us not to extend it further and indeed, to re strain it within the b ounds it ha s always kno wn ); see also in crimina l law. N elson E . Roth a nd Sco tt E. Sun dby, The Felony-Murder Rule: A Doctrine at Constitutional Crossroads, 70 Cornell L. Rev . 446, 453-54 (198 5). 2 Some common limitations are that the underlying felony mu st be one w hich is inherently dangerous to human life, that there must a coincidence of time and place (the homicide must occur during the commission of a felony or closely connected thereto by a causal relation), or that the commission of the felony must be the proximate cause of the homicide. See, e.g., Metheny v. State, 359 Md. 576 , 629-30, 755 A .2d 1088, 1117-1 8 (2000); Stebbing v. State, 299 Md. 3 31, 353 -54, 47 3 A.2d 903, 91 3-14 (1 984). See generally 2 Wayne R. LaF ave, Substantive Criminal Law § 14.5 (2d ed. 2003 ). -2- Rollin M. Perkins and Ronald N. Boyce, Criminal Law 70 (3d ed. 1982) (statin g that the rule is somewhat in disfavor at the present time and that courts apply it where the law requires, but they do so grudging ly and tend to restrict its application where circumstanc es permit ). In light of the history of the rule, and the mo dern tre nd and approa ch to crim inal law , I cannot fathom extending this rule. A common limitation of the app lication of the felony-murd er doctrine is the so-called merger doctrine. The merger doctrine, first conceived in the nineteenth century, bars the application of the felony-murder doctrine whenever the underlying felony is an integral element of the homicide. Under the merger doctrine, the underlying felony must be independent of the h omicid e. See Barnett v. State, 783 So.2d 927, 930 (Ala. Crim. App. 2000); State v. Essman, 403 P.2d 540, 545 (Ariz. 1965) (en banc); State v. Strauch, 718 P.2d 613, 625 (Kan. 198 6); State v. Clark, 460 P.2d 586 , 590 (Kan. 1969 ); State v. Shock, 68 Mo. 552, 562 (M o. 1878); State v. Hanes, 729 S.W.2d 612, 617 (Mo. C t. App. 198 7); People v. Moran, 158 N.E. 35, 36 (N.Y. 192 7); Sullinger v. State, 675 P.2d 472, 473 (Okla. Crim. App. 1984). Chief Judge Cardozo s discussion in Moran of the necessity for an independent underlying felony often has been cited and quoted in the New York Court of Appeals and other state courts discussions of the merger doctrine. Moran was convicted of murdering a police officer. The only theory presented to the jury for the murder charge was felonymurder. Id. at 36. In reversing, the court held that the felonious assault resulting in the -3- death could not be the underlying felony for felony murder. The court stated: Homicide is murder in the first degree wh en perpetra ted with a deliberate an d premed itated design to kill, or, without such design, while engaged in the commission of a felony. To make the quality of the inte nt indiffere nt, it is not enoug h to show that the homicide was felonious, o r that there w as a felonio us assault which culminated in homicide . Such a ho lding wo uld mean that every homicide, not justifiable or excusable, would occur in the commission of a felony, with the result that intent to kill and deliberation and premeditation would never be essential. The felony that eliminates the quality of the intent must be one that is independent of the homicide and of the assault merged therein, a s, e. g., rob bery or lar ceny or b urglary or rape. People v. Moran, 158 N.E. at 36 (citations om itted). The Supreme C ourt of California addressed the issue of whether assault with a deadly weapon could serve as the predicate felony for a felony-murder conviction in People v. Ireland, 450 P .2d 580 (Cal. 19 69) (en banc). Ireland was charged with shooting and killing his wife. Id. at 582-83. Applying the merger doctrine and requiring an independent felony, the court stated: We have concluded that the utilization of the felony-murder rule in circumstances such as those before us extends the operation of that rule b eyond any ration al function that it is designed to serve. To allow suc h use of th e felony-mu rder rule would effectively preclude the jury from considering the issue of malice aforethought in all cases wherein homicide has been committed as a result of a felonious assault a category which includes the great majority of all homicides. This kind of bootstrapping finds support neither in logic nor in law. We therefore hold that a second de gree felony-murder instruction may not prope rly be given when it is based upon a felony which is an integral part of the homicide and which the evidence produced by the prosecution shows to be an offense included in -4- fact within the off ense ch arged. Id. at 590 (citation omitted). Courts have been concerned that the use of felonious assault as a pred icate for f elon ymurder, either in the first or second degree, would result in an obliteration of the different grades of hom icide. Alon g with N ew Yo rk and C alifornia, K ansas also e xpressed th is concern. In Fisher v. Sta te, 243 P. 291 (Kan. 1926), the Kansas Supreme Court rejected assault with a deadly weapo n as a basis for a felony-m urder con viction and embraced the merger rule, stating: This contention cannot be sustained. The effect of it would be to make an y homicide, no t excusable or justified, which by our statute, is defined to be manslaughter in any of the degrees or murder in the second degree, to constitute murder in the first degree. In other wo rds, there cou ld, under this interpretation of the statute, be no such thing as any lower degree of homicide than murder in the first degree. 243 P. at 293; see also State v. Branch, 415 P.2d 766, 767 (Ore. 1966) (en banc) (observing that in order to preserve the distinctions between degrees of murder and man slaughter, co urts have held that assault merges w ith the killing and cannot be the predicate for felony-murde r). Under th is reasoning , in Maryland, w ithout the m erger doctrin e, all murder w ould at least be second deg ree murder. In the years since Moran, Fisher, Branch, and Ireland, most states considering this issue have adopted some version of the merger rule for first degree assaults resulting in the death of the victim. See Sullinger, 675 P.2d at 473 (noting that The mainstream of cases -5- hold that the felony murder doctrine is not applicable where felonious assault results in death, reasoning that the assault merges into the homicide ); Garrett v. State, 573 S.W.2d 543, 545 (Tex. Crim. App. 1978) (noting that applying the felony murder rule in such instances has been rejected in the vast majority of jurisdictions throughout the United States where it is held that a felonious assault resulting in death cannot be used as the felony which permits application of the felony murder rule to the resulting homicide ). See generally Robert L. Simpson, Annotation, Application of Felony-Murder Doctrine Where the Felony Relied Upon is an Includible Offense with the Homicide, 40 A.L.R. 3d 1341 (2004). The restriction of the application of the felony-murder doctrine to felonies independent of the homicide does not make irrelevant that a death may have occurred during the course of a first degree assault. In Maryland, as in many other jurisdictions, second degree murder may be established by four modalities: (1) specific intent-to-kill murder, (2) intent-to-do-serious-bodily-injury murder, (3) depraved-heart murder, and (4) felony-murder. In my view, in many if not all of the circumstances, the comm ission of a f irst degree as sault, of the dangerous to life variety, particularly one involving violence or the use of force, w ill indicate (1) an intentio n to kill, (2) an intention to cause great bodily harm, or (3) wanton or willful disregard of the likelihood that the natural ten dency of de fendant's be havior is to cause death or great bodily harm (depraved-heart murder). In those circumstances, felony-murder is not necessary to establish the requisite mens rea for murder. As the c ourt noted in People v. Aaron, 299 N.W.2d 304, 320 (Mich. 19 80), It is, therefore, not necessary -6- for the law to imply or for the ju ry to infer the intention to kill once the finder of fact determines the existence of any of the other three mental states because each one, by itself, constitutes the element of malice aforethought. Cf. Harriso n v. State, 382 Md. 477, 508, 855 A.2d 1220, 1238 (2004) (noting that there is little utility in extending the doctrine of transferred intent to inchoate crimes, and rejecting the doctrine of transferred intent under those circumstan ces becau se it is not necessary to make a whole crime out of two halves by joining the intent as to one victim with the harm caused to another victim, the purpose for which it was con ceived ) (citation omitted). Fina lly, the purpo rted underlying purpose o f the felon y-murder do ctrine, that of deterrence, is not further ed by permittin g first degree assault to serve a s a pr edic ate f elon y. Fisher makes clear that the primary purpose of the modern felony-murder rule is to deter dangerous condu ct. Fisher, 367 Md. at 262, 786 A.2d at 732. The deterrence purpose underlying the rule has been d escribed as follows b y one commentator: The primary justification offered for the co ntem pora ry felo nymurder rule is deterrence . The doc trine is allegedly designed to save lives by threatening potential killers with the serious sanction for first o r secon d degre e murd er. One deterrent argument holds that the threat of a murder conviction for any killing in furtherance of a felony, even an accidental killing, might well induce a felon to forego committing the felony itself Because it could lead to quite severe punishment, the risk averse might shy away from the entire felonious enterprise. Another argumen t, the more prevalent of the two main deterrent explanations of felony-murder, maintains that the rule is aimed at discouraging certain conduct during the felony, not the felony itself. The goa l is to encourage greater care in the performance of felonious acts. Such care will lower the risks to human life -7- and result in fewer deaths. Still another view suggests that felons who might k ill intentionally in order to complete their felonies successfully will be d iscourag ed by the rule's proclamation that the law will entertain no excuses for the homicide. Calculating felons w ill forego killing because o f their awareness that the chance of constructing a defense that would eliminate or mitigate liab ility is virtually nonex istent and tha t, therefo re, their lik ely fate is a murde r convi ction. James J. Tom kovicz , The Endurance of the Felony-Murder Rule: A Study of the Forces that Shape Our Criminal Law, 51 Wash & Lee L. Rev. 1429 (1994). If indeed the purpose of the felony-murder rule is to deter accidental or negligent killings, how then is the purpose furthered by finding murder when the defendant intentionally commits a dangerous and life threatening assault? Moreover, how is the purpose furthered when the rule is applied, as it must be under Ma ryland law , to an acco mplice w ho m ay not have inflicted the harm pers onally, had no knowledge that the ultimate perpetrator had a deadly weapon, and had no intent to commit murd er? The application of the felony-murder rule and the extension of the doctrine to the case sub judice is particularly disturbing. Roary was charged with murder; the trial court granted Roary s motion for judgment of acquittal on first deg ree murde r and sent se cond deg ree to the jury. The court instructed the jury that second-degree murder is the killing of another person with either the inten t to kill or the inten t to inflict such s erious bod ily harm that w ould be the likely result. The court separately instructed the jury as to second-degree felony murder and subm itted a ver dict s heet to the jury, requesting verdicts on the charge of second degree murder, second degree felony-murder, involuntary manslaughter by gross negligent -8- conduct, and involuntary manslaughter by unlawful act. The jury returned a verdict of not guilt as to second degree murder, but guilty as to felony-murder and both counts of involuntary murder. Roary was sentenced to 30 years for fe lony-murder and five years consecutive for conspiracy. This jury found that Roary did not intend to kill the victim, nor did he intend to inflict grievous b odily harm upon him. It is only by the application, and the extension thereof, of the f elony-murder doctrine that Ro ary was convicted of m urder. 3 II. Preservation I would reject the State s argument that the issue of whether first degree assault may be a predicate for felony-murder was not preserved for appellate review b ecause the issue is one of jurisdiction, and as such, may be raised at any time. Where no cognizable crime is charged, the court lacks fundam ental subject matter jurisdiction to render a judgment of conviction. Williams v . State, 302 Md 787, 792, 490 A.2d 1277, 1279 (1985) (citing Pulley v. State, 287 Md. 406, 415-16, 412 A.2d 12 44, 1249 (1980); Urciolo v . State, 272 Md. 607, 616, 325 A.2 d 878, 88 4 (1974)). Thus, any ac tion taken by a court while it lacks fundamental jurisdiction is a n ullity, for to act without such jurisdiction is not to a ct at all. Pulley, 287 Md. at 416, 412 A.2d at 1249 (citing Fisher, Admrx. v. Demarr, 226 Md. 509, 3 The matter is further com plicated by the f act that Roa ry s liability and acco untability for these crimes is in large part based upon accomplice liability inasmuch as Roary was not the pers on wh o threw the rock or struck the fata l blow. -9- 515, 174 A.2 d 345, 34 8 (1961); Fooks' Executor v. Ghingher, 172 Md. 612, 619, 192 A. 782, 785 (1937); Wickes v. Caulk, 5 H. & J. 36, 42 (1820)). The court has no power in such circumstances to inquire into the facts, to ap ply the law, and to declare the punishment for an offense. Robinson v. State, 353 Md. 683, 702, 728 A.2d 698, 707 (1999) (quoting Williams, 302 Md. at 7 92, 490 A .2d at 1279 as stating M anifestly, whe re no cog nizable crime is charged, the court lacks fundamental subject matter jurisdiction to render a judgment of conviction , i.e., it is powerless in such circumstances to inquire into the facts, to apply the law, and to declare the punishment for an offen se ); see Urcio lo, 272 Md. at 616, 325 A.2d at 884. In the instant case, because first degree assa ult m ay not serv e as a pred icate for f elon ymurder under the merger doctrine, Roary was not convicted of an offense within the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. His sentence was illegal and the issue may be raised and attacked at any time. The issue of preservation in similar circumstances arose recently in Lane v. Sta te, 348 Md 272, 70 3 A.2d 180 (1 997). We found the matter to be appealable, reasoning as follows: Ordinarily, we would not address an issue not raised in or expressly decided by the trial court. It has long been the law, however, which is now articulated in Maryland Rule 8-131(a), that a challenge to the trial court's subject matter jurisdiction may be raised on appeal even if not raised in or decided by the trial court. This exce ption to the g eneral rule o f preserva tion is based on the premise that a judgment entered on a matter over which the court had no subject matter jurisdictio n is a nullity and, when the jurisdictional deficiency comes to light in either an appeal or a collateral attack on the judgment, ought to be -10- declared so. In this regard, it has now become recognized that a court may not validly enter a conviction on a charge that does not constitute a crime and that the deficien cy in any such judgment is jurisdictional in nature. In William s v. State, 302 Md. 787, 791-92, 490 A.2d 1277, 1279 (19 85), we d eclared it fundamental that a court is without power to render a verdict or impose a sentence under a charging document which does not charge an offense within its jurisdiction prescribed by common law or by statute and that where no cogn izable crime is charged, the court lacks fundamental subject matter jurisdiction to render a judgment of convic tion, i.e., it is powerless in such circumstances to inquire into the facts, to apply the law, and to declare the punishment fo r an offense. The argument that attempted rape by a husband of his wife is not a crime g oes to the jurisdictional sufficiency of that part of the indictment and therefore of the conviction, and, accordingly, it is an argument that is pro perly bef ore us. Id. at 278-79, 703 A .2d at 183-84 (citations om itted). In Barnett v. State, 783 So. 2d 927 (Ala. Crim. App. 200 0), the defendant raised the merger doctrine, arguing that he could not be convicted of felony-murder where the underlying felony was first degree assault. The State argued lack of preservation. The c ourt held that the issue was jurisdictional and could be considered by the court, even if the issue was n ot raised by the de fenda nt. Id. at 928- 29. If felony-murder may not be predicated upon the felony of first degree assault, then the senten ce is illeg al. See Fisher v. State, 367 Md. 218, 240, 786 A.2d 706, 719 (2001) (holding that if the felony murder doctrine has no application to a homicide resulting from child abuse, then the thirty year sentences for murder in the second degree imposed on the -11- petitioners would be similarly illegal, because, by the special jury verdict, the findings of guilty of murder were based solely on felony murder ). An illegal sentence may be challenged at any time . Id. at 239-40, 786 A.2d at 719 (quoting Moosavi v. State, 355 Md. 651, 66 2 , 736 A .2d 285 , 291 (1 999)). In my view, the issue raised is jurisdictional, which can be raised at a ny time, and is properly befo re this Cou rt. Chief Judge B ell and Judg e Wilner auth orize me to state that they join in this dissenting opinion. -12-
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Students in CALS’ Animal Law Litigation Clinic Receive Their First Real World Lesson In The Difficult Arena Of Advocating For Farmed Animals
Two decisions from the USDA this week apply to pigs.
This fall, the Center for Animal Law Studies launched the Animal Law Litigation Clinic (ALLC) — a first-of-its-kind clinic devoted to litigation to protect the interests of farmed animals. With the semester underway, students are already being exposed to the difficult and often heart-wrenching legal issues faced by lawyers concerned with protecting farmed animals. On display this week are two decisions by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) relating to the slaughter of pigs. Here, Professor Delcianna Winders, the Director of the ALLC, breaks down the legal issues, shares her opinions on the decisions, and explains why they are of concern to animal protection advocates and the subject of study in the ALLC. Professor Winders has written widely on laws governing animal treatment, and has been involved in more than a dozen lawsuits against the USDA, including as counsel, plaintiff, and expert amicus.
To millions of Americans, pigs are simply dinner. But animal protection attorneys recognize that pigs are sentient beings capable of emotion and they are also among the smartest non-human animals. Those special traits are not part of the legal discussion about when and how pigs can be legally slaughtered in the United States, though they should be. In two decisions from USDA this week, the federal government has: (1) denied a petition by a coalition of animal protection organizations to prevent the slaughter of pigs who are too weak or sick to walk to their own death; and (2) announced a new rule that will remove speed limits on the slaughter of pigs, while simultaneously reducing federal oversight at slaughterhouses.
The Slaughter of Downed Pigs
More than five years ago, a coalition of animal protection groups led by Farm Sanctuary formally petitioned the USDA to ban the slaughter of pigs who are “downed” or non-ambulatory—too sick or injured to walk or stand—for human consumption.
The agency had already banned such slaughter of downed cows after an undercover video shot by an investigator for the Humane Society of the United States showed appalling abuses of downed cows by workers at the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company in Chino, California.
The Farm Sanctuary petition seeking the same ban for downed pigs–and its more than three dozen accompanying exhibits–laid out in detail why such a ban is critical in order to comply with legal mandates intended to protect animal welfare and food safety, and why it is legally impermissible to treat pigs differently from their bovine counterparts.
Among other things, allowing downed pigs to be slaughtered for human consumption incentivizes subjecting sick and injured animals to inhumane transport and handling, including shocking, prodding, kicking, and dragging. In addition, downed pigs are more likely to harbor a host of pathogens that are dangerous to human health, including Salmonella, Campylobacter, and H1N1 swine flu.
The agency received numerous letters in support of the petition, and none in opposition. Nevertheless, and despite abundant and compelling evidence about the need to extend the ban on slaughtering downed cows to include pigs in order to ensure compliance with animal welfare and food safety mandates, on Monday the USDA denied the petition, outrageously contending that its existing enforcement procedures–which have repeatedly been condemned by its own Office of Inspector General (OIG) as inadequate–combined with industry self-policing suffice to protect animal welfare and food safety.
The Slaughterhouse Rule
The day after denying the downed pig petition, the USDA went even further in its commitment to eschewing animal welfare and food safety in favor of deference to industry and announced a final rule completely doing away with limits on slaughter line speeds for pigs while simultaneously reducing government oversight at pig slaughterhouses.
Each year in the United States, we slaughter well over 124 million pigs for human consumption both here and abroad. Under current law, there is “speed limit” for how quickly pigs can be slaughtered. Currently, that limit is 1,106 pigs per hour. Under the new rule there will be no limit whatsoever.
Why does it matter? During a pilot project that preceded the new rule, an investigation by Compassion Over Killing in one slaughterhouse in the pilot study uncovered disturbing and significant food safety and animal welfare issues that were captured on video [warning, this link is to the undercover video and the images are disturbing]. The video revealed pigs with gaping wounds and dripping pus being sent down the slaughter line, as well as pigs covered in feces. Obviously, humane slaughter is not occurring under those conditions, and the sheer horror of the situation for the pigs will only worsen as slaughter lines race to keep up with industry profit motivations.
In addition, the USDA’s own OIG found that slaughterhouses in the pilot program had high rates of food safety violations, and concluded that it was impossible to even determine whether the goals of the pilot program were being met because the agency failed to adequately oversee the program.
If not reason and sound policy, what is driving the changes? Many see China’s demand for pork as a driver of the decision to advance the new rule now, after it was repeatedly tabled by prior administrations. In China, hundreds of millions of pigs are being killed due to swine flu, often through extremely barbaric methods, such as being buried alive. The resulting international demand for pork abroad seems a fairly obvious driver of the industry’s desire for faster pig slaughter in the United States. The USDA’s final rule notes that it allows “an average large establishment[]” to increase its profits “by approximately $3.78 million.”
What are the downsides? For workers, it is the increased likelihood of injuries as they work at breakneck pace to do the difficult work of the killing floor. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, representing more than 30,000 pork workers across the country, condemned the rule, stating “Increasing pork plant line speeds is a reckless corporate giveaway that would put thousands of workers in harm’s way as they are forced to meet impossible demands.” For food safety, it is the increased risk that speed and reduced government oversight will exacerbate food safety hazards, with those concerns summarized by the Director of Food Policy for the Consumer Federation of America, noting that “higher line speeds, fewer inspectors, and no microbiological pathogen performance standards are a recipe for a food safety disaster.”
For the pigs, the downsides are obvious, but far too often overlooked: the increased likelihood that death comes only after extreme torture. Pigs raised for food already suffer tremendously at every stage of their short lives–they’re prematurely ripped away from their mothers just a few weeks after birth; they have their tails, testicles, and teeth cut off without any painkillers; and they’re tightly confined in filthy, unnatural conditions. They’re then shipped off to slaughter, often despite being sick or injured. Many die en route. Those who make it to the slaughterhouse alive can face cruel handling and ineffective stunning procedures–violations of the law that are often overlooked, according to the USDA’s OIG.
For too long, our laws, and those tasked with enforcing them, have disregarded the interests of pigs and other animals raised for food–and the interests of taxpayers and consumers who, polling shows, care about animal welfare. National polling conducted earlier this summer regarding USDA’s rule showed that consumers overwhelmingly opposed the rule by a 28 point margin (64% to 34%). We must be working to increase legal protections for these animals, not to rollback what little protections exist. The federal government’s actions this week are a step in the wrong direction and won’t go unchallenged. If there is a silver lining to this travesty, it is that advocates for food safety, worker safety, and animal welfare are working together on this issue of common interest and will undoubtedly make that challenge stronger together.
*The views expressed above are those of the author and not necessarily that of Lewis & Clark Law School
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By le0pard13, March 18, 2016
Friend and colleague Jeff Vaca highlighted this uniquely ’60s musical gem almost three years ago. Another instrumental from a decade dotted with them, Mason Williams‘ Classical Gas. As he noted in his 95 More Songs of Summer series post:
“When I was 8 years old, I didn’t think it was possible to get any cooler than this song, and can even remember watching The Smothers Brothers on occasion. It was years before I learned that Williams was also a writer for the show.
This has to qualify as a one-hit wonder – I certainly don’t remember Williams ever having another hit.
“Classical Gas,” Mason Williams, from the summer of 1968.”
Anyone anywhere near our age group should recognize the tune on a subconscious level. A one-hit wonder the music charts correctly categorized, but a song singularly imprinted upon the youth then coming to terms with the upheaval reaching its zenith. The Vietnam War, civil and women’s rights, and those straining at the bonds then holding back diversity and creativity, generating even more anger on both sides as a result. Such were the times.
In this, a classic acoustic guitar instrumentation was brought to the forefront of Pop music that hadn’t been heard before.
With all that going on, the piece stood out with a counter-culture debut on network television1. The song’s curiously sedate preamble leading to a surge of tempo and the unexpected, vigorous orchestral accompaniment2 before easing back down so the adults could catch their breath to what they’d witnessed. Famously arranged by Mike Post, who would go on to his own composing career by writing TV theme songs3 that charted regularly.
In essence, Classical Gas became the archetypical musical backing to the tempestuous leap year of 1968 by virtue of its newfangled instrumentality, perhaps offering a befitting preview for the tumultuous “Seventies” that followed.
Comes as quite the shock when even a shared musical happening — not to mention our attitudes at variance with the prevailing social norms that linger today in this very leap year — get refreshed anew. Heard most of the cover songs of Classical Gas4 in the intervening years since its Smothers Bros. premiere, which blew this teenager’s mind almost forty-eight years ago. Smiled at the rival versions in the intervening years, pleasantly enough.
Then this happened.
For the first time in a long time, and clearly I didn’t think it possible now that I was an adult like those in ’68, I’d be enthralled. Like a kid again feeling those same shivers down my spine, purely by the sounds entering my head by way of my ears. Vanessa-Mae, the British violinist who was born ten years after Classical Gas hit the airwaves5, with her stirring cover, did exactly that. That it came from her string instrument, an electrified violin, made it doubly so.
Maybe, shouldn’t be surprised since I clearly do enjoy dynamic jazz violinists. The Singapore-born artist (full name Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson) inspired this via the techno-acoustic fusion she’s come to be known for and offered an interpretation I yearned to hear. The above 1995 rendering at the Royal Albert Hall took Mason Williams’ lone hit to a new height and direction. Yet eerily in keeping with the song’s contesting spirit a few of us still remember.
In bringing the venerable counter-culture song new listeners, a fresh life via a jazzed-up classical instrument, and care of a vibrant virtuoso…I say in heartfelt admiration, “You’ve come a long way.”
“Williams was the head writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time of the piece’s release and premiered the composition on the show. Williams performed it several times over several episodes. After the piece had reached the Top Ten, Williams asked an experimental filmmaker named Dan McLaughlin to adjust a student video montage that he had created of classical art works using Beethoven‘s 5th Symphony and edit it in time to “Classical Gas”, using the visual effect now known as kinestasis. The work, 3000 Years of Art, premiered in 1968 on the Smothers Brothers.” ~ Wikipedia ↩
Another song The Wrecking Crew laid down more of their stealth instrumental backing on, as well. ↩
These would include classics like The Rockford Files, L.A. Law, Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., The A-Team, and Hill Street Blues to later multi-season hits Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and NYPD Blue. ↩
From Ronnie Aldrich’s classical arrangement to the Scottish progressive rock of Beggars Opera to Chet Atkins’ distinctive take. Even the ’80s rendition by Mannheim Steamroller and the stellar one Mason Williams’ friend and former Wrecking Crew member Glen Campbell performed. ↩
Classical Gas would peak at #2 in 1968, and win three Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Composition, Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental, and Best Instrumental Arrangement. ↩
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13 Responses to “Friday Song & Cover: Classical Gas by Mason Williams, Vanessa-Mae”
Cindy Bruchman March 18, 2016
I love Classical Gas and appreciated Mae’s version. What a song from my childhood! I remember dancing every time I heard it and people clapped. I was 5.
le0pard13 March 22, 2016
It certainly is a song from our youth. What a time it was. Thanks, Cindy.
ruth March 18, 2016
This is cool! I love Vanessa Mae and classical music, so this is definitely right up my alley. Happy Friday my friend!
That’s great to hear, Ruth. Many thanks! 🙂
alexraphael March 18, 2016
Lovely stuff. I first heard it in a memorable Frasier episode.
I must have missed that episode. I’d have remembered, for sure. Thanks, Alex.
Naomi Johnson March 19, 2016
Always loved this song. Nice to see it still finds appreciation from musicians as talented as Vanessa Mae.
Agreed. Thanks, Naomi. 😀
Jordan Dodd March 22, 2016
I guess cos I’m only 30 I’ve never heard the song, but holy hell the cover by the violinist was incredible!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I remember when I was 30…some thirty years ago *cough*. 😉
Glad to hear it, Jordan. Thanks.
Jeff Vaca March 27, 2016
Thanks for the shout out – and the introduction to a new version of the song!
You’re surely welcome, Jeff. Good to hear you enjoyed Vanessa-Mae’s cover of this “classic”. Thank you. 🙂
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Higher rate than expected on offshore earnings
Earning companies hold offshore as cash, equivalent, taxed at 15.5%
Donald Trump had initially called for a top rate of around 10% (AFP)
The top tax rate that US companies would pay on an estimated $3.1 trillion (€2.6 trillion) in earnings they’ve stockpiled overseas crept up to 15.5% in the final version of the GOP tax bill released Friday.
President Donald Trump had initially called for a top rate around 10% for companies’ offshore profits, but as GOP lawmakers searched for revenue to offset the cost of other tax cuts, one of the sources they settled on was multinationals’ offshore cash.
Under the GOP tax plan that’s headed for votes in the House and Senate next week, earnings that companies hold offshore as cash and cash equivalents would be taxed at 15.5%.
Income invested in less-liquid assets – including plants and equipment –would be taxed at 8%. Both taxes would be mandatory, not optional.
Multinationals "will scream" about the higher rate for cash, said Michael Mundaca, co-leader of the Ernst & Young Americas Tax Center and a former top Treasury tax official. Companies will immediately begin looking for ways to get their cash into the lower, 8% bucket, he said, though "that’s also high."
Setting the rates at those levels would generate about $40 billion more than if the rates were 14.5% and 7.5% , as proposed in the Senate bill that was approved December 2.
Under current law, companies can defer paying US income taxes on their foreign earnings at the corporate rate of 35% until they return, or "repatriate," them to the US The deferral provision has led companies to stockpile those earnings overseas.
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__label__wiki | 0.540171 | 0.540171 | Thursday Think Tank: Antigone Closing Thoughts
Our original adaptation of ANTIGONE by Reiner Prochaska* is coming to a close this weekend. It’s been an incredible run, and in honor of this process, we have some final reflective thoughts from director Julie Herber*:
Looking back at the first rehearsal/read and seeing the show come to a close, what has changed for you (i.e. in terms of your vision, the performance, is it what you expected/has it changed?)
Watching the show now, I am struck with…and pleased with how clear the through line of the original story is. That was my main concern from the start. Will we (the audience) be able to allow our brains to adjust to a new surrounding or environment and still remain connected to Antigone’s struggle? The Uncle’s struggle? So it’s not so much of what has changed…but what has become clearer and more specific. There were of course elements of the show that changed along the way to make that happen. Entire scenes were cut significantly or completely to help the audience organize it’s thoughts. And the live music was added much later in the process. It’s presence added so much to the life of the show.
Can you talk about your directorial choices in this piece: classic Greek plays can lend themselves to stylization and melodrama, what choices did you make/what were your goals in terms of the overall feel of this show, performance-wise?
I definitely wanted to start with elements of classic greek theatrical staging. It was important for me to honor the original work while still trying to explore it through contemporary eyes. I really wanted the story, which is quite timeless, to feel like it was part of the ruins that you see onstage. So, using the entire space and creating the environments that the actors needed with the existing set was important. I felt like it didn’t need any bells and whistles because the story is so strong and the characters were equally compelling. And, at the same time, we have these bits of modern technology that are always present and able to contribute and aid the story.
When conceiving of the show with Reiner, what was the most important aspect you wished to communicate to an audience? How did you achieve this and do you feel the audience is responding to it?
Again, it was most important to me as I worked with Reiner to keep the story line the top priority and the solidify and clarify Antigone’s journey.
What challenges did you face in your direction/writing of this show?
It’s always an exciting challenge working on an original piece. But none of the challenges were ever disheartening or threatening. They were always exciting!
What was your favorite part of this process; what was most satisfying to you?
My favorite part was working with the ensemble in creating the choral sections. The actors were always there 100 % and totally committed. It was a thrill putting the separate scenes together after working with them in an isolated manner. Each scene is like a separate play in itself. When we finally did put them all together…it was like….”Wow! There’s the story!”
Five words to describe what working on this show has been like:
Exhilarating, challenging, eye-opening, episodic, proud.
ANTIGONE closes this Sunday, April 15th. Four performances remain: Thursday through Saturday, all at 8pm, and Sunday at 7pm. For tickets, call the MET box office at 301-694-4744 or order online! We hope you’ll join us for this compelling, thought-provoking experience.
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__label__wiki | 0.542265 | 0.542265 | Samsung Launches Wallet App for Android
By Stan Schroeder 2013-02-27 11:37:07 UTC
BARCELONA — During its Developer Day at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung has unveiled its Wallet app for Android.
Similar to Apple's Passbook, Samsung's Wallet will let users keep all their coupons, various tickets and membership cards in one place.
A service such as this one is only as good as its partners, and Samsung has announced a decent roster, including Hotels.com, Lufthansa, Expedia, Walgreens, Belly, Major League Baseball Advanced Media and Booking.com.
Partners will be able to use the Samsung Wallet API to provide time real-time updates on membership card points and changes to boarding passes as well as location-based push notifications.
The API is currently in beta and available to selected partners, but it will open to the public in May 2013, Samsung says.
Image courtesy of Samsung
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__label__wiki | 0.618845 | 0.618845 | Here's why your timeline is talking about the mail and USPS. (It's not good.)
By Tim Marcin 2020-08-14 21:18:07 UTC
Amid everything else — the deadly pandemic, the November election, the U.S.'s ongoing reckoning with its racism — people online (and IRL) are deeply concerned about the United States Postal Service. And for good reason.
Here's the short explanation: President Donald Trump is actively gutting the vital service in an apparent effort to making voting by mail more difficult. But, of course, it isn't exactly that simple.
The USPS had been mired in financial woes for at least a decade. Last year it reported losses of nearly $9 billion. This USA Today piece does a good job of walking through the financials, but it's safe to say things got even worse when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
And Trump has gone out of his way to avoid helping. Here's what you need to know and why everyone online is talking about the Postal Service (of all things).
The mail-in ballot situation
The president, without evidence, has expressed concerns that mail-in ballots — something super helpful during a pandemic where voting in person could be dangerous — could somehow lead to voter fraud. And, of course, mailed ballots rely on the USPS. Despite these claims, both President Trump and first lady Melania Trump requested mail-in ballots for Florida's primary election on Tuesday.
Trump has opposed funding that would provide election aid and bailout to the Postal Service amid the ongoing pandemic. He also flatly admitted he was purposefully hurting the postal service to affect the election.
"They need that money in order to have the post office work so it can take all of these millions and millions of ballots," Trump said on Thursday in an interview on Fox Business. "If they don’t get those two items, that means you can’t have universal mail-in voting because they’re not equipped to have it."
Trump's gutting has had the desired result. The Washington Post reported on Friday that the Postal Service has warned 46 states and D.C. that not all ballots cast by mail will arrive in time to be counted. That's clearly a major, major problem, especially for a country that is used to receiving the results of an election on the night of Election Day.
It's also worth noting that high turnout would typically be something that would help presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden versus Trump. Even former President Barack Obama has jumped into the fray, saying the Trump administration was gutting an essential service to suppress the vote.
Everyone depends on the USPS. Seniors for their Social Security, veterans for their prescriptions, small businesses trying to keep their doors open. They can't be collateral damage for an administration more concerned with suppressing the vote than suppressing a virus.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 14, 2020
A new leader
Some of the USPS's woes have also come from the Trump administration installing Louis DeJoy as the Postmaster General. DeJoy is Republican megadonor and businessman who reportedly has massive financial ties with a USPS contractor — leading to folks raising questions about the ethics of such an arrangement. DeJoy is also the first Postmaster General in decades who doesn't have a deep background in the postal service.
Since taking over, DeJoy has instituted big cost-reducing changes. As Fortune laid out in detail, he cut overtime, instituted a hiring freeze on managers, sought an early-retirement plan for some workers, and replaced 23 executives. This has all added up to massive delays in mail getting out across the country.
"If we cannot deliver all the mail due to call offs or shortage of people and you have no other help, the mail will not go out," read an internal USPS memo, according to Fortune.
DeJoy, a Trump ally, doesn't seem to be too concerned about the widespread problems with the mail.
NPR reported Friday that a bipartisan group of secretaries of state, the officials tasked with running elections, this week requested a meeting with DeJoy. He hasn't responded.
Other...weird stuff
There's been some other strange stuff going on with the mail, too. Most notably: Mailboxes are maybe disappearing.
People in Eugene, Oregon and Portland — the city where Trump unleashed unidentified federal agents on protesters — took concerning photos of mailboxes being trucked away. Oregon has been a vote-by-mail only state since 2000.
Has anyone else seen or confirmed USPS removing mail boxes in Portland this week? This pic from an observer in NE Portland via fb. @alex_zee @tessriski @EvertonBailey @PDXzane @TheRealCoryElia pic.twitter.com/trCoDBZtiK
— Steve 🎇 (@Intersection911) August 13, 2020
As The Cut covered in detail, USPS spokespeople gave conflicting answers about what, exactly, was going on with the mailboxes. One person said they were removing boxes in spots where they were doubled up due to declining mail volume. Another person said the boxes were being replaced by new models.
Similarly, Vice's Motherboard reported that mail sorting machines were being removed from USPS processing facilities across the country without any explanation. That's especially concerning because, in many cases, those machines would sort through ballots.
"Multiple sources within the postal service told Motherboard they have personally witnessed the [mail sorting] machines, which cost millions of dollars, being destroyed or thrown in the dumpster. USPS did not respond to a request for comment." https://t.co/urN1TypZJs
— Pema Levy (@pemalevy) August 14, 2020
The internet is mad
OK, so now that you have a rundown on what's happening with the USPS, it's clear why people are upset. Democratic leadership has called on Trump to stop his "assault on the Postal Service" but people are looking for more.
ok but
what are you gonna do https://t.co/2pVMejgt1A
— Talia Lavin (@chick_in_kiev) August 14, 2020
I have been calling and emailing around the country regarding what, exactly is happening with the Postal Service, and I am alarmed. The delays are real, and they really are dismantling and removing machines. Also, importantly, Trump admitted what he's doing yesterday.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) August 14, 2020
Another day in the life of Trump: He makes a racist attack against Kamala Harris. He undermines democracy by defunding the postal service and preventing mail-in ballots. He wants to use the White House lawn for his Republican convention. Trump must be defeated.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 14, 2020
USPS has been trending on Twitter as people look for ways to fix the issues and ensure the election is carried out fairly.
the post office story is nightmare banana republic shit https://t.co/ej8CHA908w
— rat king (@MikeIsaac) August 14, 2020
to be honest though, write a letter to your friends! send a care package! support USPS! 💙
— maia (@mxmtoon) August 14, 2020
Yesterday that horror admitted he’s holding up a stimulus bill to help our Postal Service. OUR Postal Service, not his! He’s trying to fold, spindle AND mutilate our election!
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) August 14, 2020
Election being stolen in plain sight —-> Postal service warning states it may not be able to deliver ballots in time based on current election ruleshttps://t.co/TJ71nVBftu
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) August 14, 2020
Frustrated & enraged by the systematic sabotage of the @USPS to benefit the #GOP? @davidplouffe has the perfect response.#SaveTheUSPS https://t.co/HXQn6IKfgZ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 14, 2020
People are even going as far as trying to find ways to funnel money to the USPS to help the service function properly.
wait i need a crop top from USPS https://t.co/HrdqWgmafR pic.twitter.com/X7Y7Px2iwN
— Sophia Benoit (@1followernodad) July 30, 2020
The New York Times covered a movement online to buy the Postal Service's frankly surprising array of merch to help send the service a few bucks.
I mean, hey, if it works for influencers, why not the USPS?
Topics: Culture, Politics, Donald Trump, usps
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After Twitter banned Trump, misinfo on the site fell dramatically
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__label__cc | 0.71492 | 0.28508 | The Boundary Waters Are Now Open For Day Trips In The Canoe Area Only
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The Boundary Waters is now open for day trips, with overnight camping still banned until at least May 18. This new rule follows " Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s COVID-19 executive order for Minnesotans to stay home and to only participate in recreation close to home." Which as of right now is set to expire May 18 but this date could be extended.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area has been closed since last month, but his has not had much impact on tourism since most of the ice just recently has come off the lakes. But this closure did effect some canoe trips and the Minnesota Fishing opener. All other Forest Service campgrounds outside the BWCAW also will remain closed until at least May 18.
Dan Shirley, co-owner of Sawbill Outfitters on the Sawbill Trail said to The Duluth News Tribune “The ice went out yesterday, and people usually start showing up when the ice goes out, so it’s not ideal to have this happening But the way the Forest Service is doing this, it makes sense to coordinate with the state. If overnight camping isn’t allowed anywhere else in the state it probably shouldn’t be here.”
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__label__wiki | 0.539597 | 0.539597 | Plexxi Details OpenDaylight SDN Contribution
by Jude Chao
SDN startup to deliver policy infrastructure for more seamless orchestration of software defined networks.
Key to the success of a software defined network is the ability of its various components to communicate with each other. As part of the open source OpenDaylight Project, SDN startup Plexxi is improving communications between applications and their network, resulting in a more seamless and harmoniously orchestrated network. I recently spoke with Michael Bushong, Juniper veteran, sometime Enterprise Networking Planet guest contributor, and Plexxi VP of marketing, about Plexxi's contribution to the OpenDaylight Project.
Standardization of network application communications
Plexxi views networking as the enabling of "conversations" within the network: communications between IT components, driving network behavior. Those communications include the accessing of data, the exchange of information, or the one-way transmission of data or video. What they have in common is that their behavior both affects, and is affected by, the network. Some communications consume a large amount of bandwidth, for example; others are particularly sensitive to packet loss or latency.
"What we want to do is have a way of describing what's important about the individual conversations and then have a means of transmitting that into specific network behavior. What we need is a common conversation description language, a common semantic that all vendors can use, that expresses each application's requirements in a vendor-agnostic way," Bushong said. Plexxi's Affinity solution, and the Affinity Metadata Service open source code submitted to OpenDaylight, provide a way for network applications to express their workload requirements across silos.
Plexxi's solution doesn't just allow conversation requirements to cross different IT silos. It also allows non-networking people to effectively manage the applications and their behavior in concert with the network as a whole, since it expresses those requirements not in networking terms, but in application terms that administrators can understand.
Bushong gave me several use cases. In the first, he posited a large healthcare network that wants an application to share medical records. The network will need to maintain HIPAA compliance. Plexxi's contribution to OpenDaylight will help enable that. "Once you flag a conversation as HIPAA-compliant, the underlying network should be able to isolate the traffic, maintain strict auditing rules, and so on. The users themselves won't need to manually manage all of the networking tasks required to deliver HIPAA compliance," he said.
As another example, Bushong mentioned the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Council standards, by which merchants accepting credit cards must abide. "I don't want to translate PCI into the 32,000 knobs required to make PCI work. I just want to tell the networking guys that this needs to be PCI-compliant and have that be translated into the system-level device behavior that needs to happen," he said.
OpenDaylight has approved Plexxi's Affinity Metadata Service. It is slated for a December release.
What's next for Plexxi and SDN
The next step towards broad SDN deployment, Bushong told me, must involve enabling orchestration within the heterogenous, multi-vendor networks common within the enterprise. "There's a whole problem to be solved around service chaining," he said. Solving that will require a common semantic across the industry to communicate the high-level requirements of applications and translate them into path attributes and traffic capabilities within the network.
This standardization will help ease the path for future SDN deployments. "If you have to express what your infrastructure requires in slightly different terms on a per-application basis, it's difficult to deploy anything en masse, because that would require re-integration of every component," Bushong said. A common language for all communications within the network would go a long way towards solving that problem.
Jude Chao is executive editor of Enterprise Networking Planet. Follow her on Twitter @judechao.
This article was originally published on Monday Aug 5th 2013
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Multiplayer on Mobile: 3 Approaches
by Adam Telfer
Essay Sections:
Faked SynchronousSimultaneous MultiplayerAsymmetrical & AsynchronousConclusion
When it comes to free-to-play, ensuring your game has strong multiplayer gameplay is essential to driving long term success. Multiplayer on mobile drives strong long term retention for obvious reasons:
Multiplayer gameplay always has the uncertainty of what the other player will do. Each time you play in a multiplayer game, there is an element that you can’t predict, making the game always interesting. Because multiplayer games have this degree of uncertainty, players don’t need a massive amount of content in the game to enjoy it. Compared to a single-player game which a developer has to hand-craft months of content for the player to enjoy, in a multiplayer game, the a developer only needs a fraction of that content. Multiplayer games are far more efficient at pacing.
On top of pacing content, multiplayer focused games always have strong long term retention because you have this feeling of being in a living, breathing community. These games create real social interactions between players. Players build social norming bonds. Playing with real people makes it socially acceptable.
But creating truly social multiplayer gameplay is not trivial on mobile. Creating a well balanced multiplayer is a massive task on designers, add on top the constraints that the mobile platform creates: smaller screen, shorter session lengths and intermittent connections. Because of these constraints, fully synchronous multiplayer has not really seen massive success on mobile except for a few key games: Hearthstone, 8-ball Pool and World of Tanks. Even with Hearthstone, arguably the best at “lean-back” synchronous multiplayer, I know that each time I play I must be completely focused and I can’t quit within that time. The game is not great for handling distractions or allowing players to leave at will. I’ve gotten in trouble enough times for getting stuck in a Hearthstone match when real life needed my attention.
While I’m convinced that games will slowly move towards fully synchronous multiplayer, in the meantime, smart developers will be trying to find ways to create the same benefits of synchronous multiplayer (social gameplay, repeatable content) with systems that are more adapted to the mobile constraints.
Today I’ve put together 3 key ways that developers build multiplayer on mobile currently:
Faked Synchronous
Many free to play games create the feeling of synchronous multiplayer without actually delivering on it. When players are matched up to other opponents, a bot plays in the place of the actual player. Game designers rely on players not being able to feel the difference between a live player and a bot player. Which is difficult, but not impossible.
Contest of Champions by Kabam relies on this. Even though it feels like multiplayer, each multiplayer fight is actually against a bot. By doing this, they cut out problems that come with matchmaking and handling a fully synchronous fighting game with intermittent internet connections.
CSR Racing also does something similar. When you race against another player online, they either use stored ghost of the player or a bot to race the player’s car. Because of CSR Racing’s gameplay, player’s can’t affect the other player’s race. So playing against a bot or a live player is really no different.
But of course, this is the bare minimum of synchronous multiplayer. Just racing against something you can’t effect doesn’t really feel engaging. Real Racing 3 tried to fix this. Taking a recording of another player’s race, they allow you to race against their ghost. During the race, you can bump into their car and send them off course, but their ghost will magically re-adjust to where the original player was racing. Its about as close to synchronous as you can make it.
Overall this approach allows you to have the easiest matchmaking, handles connection stability and players can engage in quick sessions. However, true interactions and the feeling of playing against a live player is lacking.
Simultaneous Multiplayer
Simultaneous multiplayer is something that not many mobile games have used. It originates mainly in browser based games and Fantasy Sports games in the late 90s and early 2000s (see Travian, see Hat-Trick).
Simultaneous multiplayer is done by asking players to prepare their strategy in advance, then both strategies are played out at the same time. With this method, players can come to the game any time before the scheduled turn and make their choices. Players don’t have to be online at the exact same time to interact and compete with each other.
Top Eleven by Nordeus is one of the few games that have implemented a simultaneous multiplayer system. Each match is scheduled at a set time. Each player sets up their team’s tactics, formations, strategies beforehand, then waits for the scheduled match to commence. Regardless if the players are active or not, the game is run.
What’s really nice about this approach is that it provides natural pacing of the gameplay:
Player’s feel like the pacing is fair: everyone in the world can only the same amount of actions per day.
Session design revolves around scheduled times, building habits and keeping a rhythm
However, this system also leads to a lot of design problems for free to play:
it is extremely difficult to offer monetization in this system without making it feel pay-to-win. Each day each player has the same amount of actions. If payers get more actions than non-payers, or are offered anything that would give them a leg up in the gameplay, it will be felt quickly by other opponents. Matchmaking becomes very important.
Session design feels pretty limiting. After you’ve set up your strategy, there’s not a lot to do before the next scheduled turn. So it becomes a difficult decision for a designer to choose between very rapid turns (anxiety inducing) or a long time between turns (boredom inducing). This system suffers from being too scheduled and not giving players much flexibility if they miss out on a round or want to engage more in the system.
Asymmetrical & Asynchronous
The most popular way to create multiplayer on mobile is focusing on asynchronous multiplayer.
Games like Words with Friends or Draw Something have full asynchronous multiplayer. Each player takes a turn, then waits for their friend to finish their turn. While this is engaging initially, the most games that go for this style of asynchronous have failed on the mobile marketplace. Mostly due to matchmaking, session design and monetization limitations with the game design (see our post on eliminating energy and building social mechanics). But async doesn’t have to be designed this way. They can also be designed as asymmetrical asynchronous.
Asymmetrical Asynchronous games focus on two types of gameplay, usually active and passive, and making each as engaging as possible. When players are active, they engage in one facet of gameplay (mostly the attacking gameplay), when players are inactive, they passively engage in the other facet (defending gameplay). Of course this is shown in the Clash of Clans, Rage of Bahamut or King of Thieves style games.
The key with this style of multiplayer is how to make both gameplays engaging and balanced. Ensure that players must engage in both systems in order to progress. Usually this comes in the form of loss aversion: players need to engage in the defending game to ensure their resources are protected from other players. Players also need to engage in the attacking game to retrieve these resources quickly enough to build and progress.
So far in the mobile world, asymmetrical games have all been constrained thematically to Clash of Clans style “Attacking” vs “Defending”. There’s been some attempts to change up this formula with games like Zombination, where the player can decide to focus more on attacking (zombies) or defending (humans). However for the most part these games fall under the “clash of clones” style game, yet this system clearly has room to grow for new games.
Looking into new ways to apply this formula (Passive vs Active gameplay) to new genres and new gameplay is the key to opening up new opportunities on mobile. King of thieves is the best example I’ve seen to date.
There are other types of multiplayer that can work on mobile.
You can go full synchronous like World of Tanks and Hearthstone, but these have session length problems and critical mass problems.
You can go fully asynchronous like Words with Friends, but this creates critical mass, player inactivity, and further session issues.
You can just stick with leaderboards or other “tacked on” multiplayer competitions, but if you want the real benefits of social multiplayer, you need to tie this into your core gameplay.
Thus far mobile has existed in the middle ground — trying to get the advantages of synchronous multiplayer, but without the constraints that are felt on mobile.
To build multiplayer on mobile there are 3 options :
Asymmetrical Asynchronous
Each can create strong session design, work with the constraints of mobile, and still feel like living vibrant community. Each have their own problems and their own opportunities.
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__label__wiki | 0.670151 | 0.670151 | Mr Richard Lindsay and Dr David Cockburn, senior clinical teaching staff members in the Victorian College of Optometry and the University of Melbourne Department of Optometry
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Description Of Item: Black and white photograph 120 mm W x 83 mm H of Richard Lindsay and David Cockburn
Historical Significance: Richard Lindsay was a staff optometrist from 1985, the first year after he completed his optometry course at the University of Melbourne, to 1997. He developed expertise in contact lens practice and was head of contact lens clinics from 1990 to 1997. He was Chief Optometrist from 1995 to 1997 and a principal teacher in contact lenses. He resigned to estabish his own private practice as a specialist contact lens practitioner. He has also published many research and clinical papers. For David Cockburn search in this catalogue for 'Cockburn' for numerous items and see his profile on this web site under the tab 'People who made history'.
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Black Muslims Unlocking the Revolutionary Potential of the Prophetic Biography
Posted on September 29, 2018 by Hakeem Muhammad Leave a comment
(This is part of a transcript between Professor Shareef Muhammad and Hakeem Muhammad on the Black Dawah Network in the discussion titled “Looking Towards the Prophetic Biography for Black Liberation.)
The Prophetic biography is the story of an orphan child who was brought up in a harsh and volatile environment, who belonged to a people who were negligible in the eyes of the world and through a spiritual revolution transformed his people into leaders in the world. The Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) success was connected to his obedience to the Creator. It was power in piety, not piety in power. He did not lean on ‘might makes right’, but rather being right that which is in obedience to the creator who is the sought of all might, might one mighty.
The Prophet Muhammad, (pbuh) showed us how to do religion so that it improves the society in which you live. He showed us how to balance responsibility to one’s people, without becoming a hostage to their shortcomings. We saw that spirituality was something that was practical, that it’s not something that you are but something that you do, and we can be kind, compassionate, chivalrous, and charitable and firm also, in a world of immense cruelty and imbalance.The Prophet Muhammad pbuh was husband, father, statesman, general and activist; all those things.
When one studies his theory, one notices parallels between the Arabs of pre-Islamic times, known as Jahiliyyah or the age of ignorance, and African-Americans: they were a nation without an actual nation. The Arabs would: they lived in anarchy, they didn’t have a head of state; before Islam they didn’t have a government. They were a collection of tribes that in many ways functioned like gangs. They policed themselves through custom and reinforce their rules through vendetta and the threat of ostracism. Your honor, your reputation meant everything. They were giving to fighting, drinking, using drugs, idolatry, which today is sort of mimicked by materialism; the fetish we have for consumables is sort of a new kind of postmodern idolatry.
The pride that pre-Islamic Arabs took in their poetry and the subject matter of that poetry is eerily similar to Hip Hop, which is sort of the trademark of our Jahiliyyah. The Suspended odes, which hung on the Kaaba when it was filled with idols, these were considered the source of Arabic poetry and they valorized the physical prowess, the sexual exploits, they glorified gambling and violence. The things that were written by Antarah and some of the other pre-Islamic poets mirrored in varied ways some of the contents you find in Rick Ross, to be perfectly honest.
So, the theory based on what we just talked about, about the parallels on the Arabs in pre-Islamic times and African-Americans, the theory is that if the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him transformed his people from a people steeped in vice, uneducated and without political power, then following his prophetical example could transform black folk into moral leaders, lovers of learning and acquirers of political sovereignty. In other words, there’s revolutionary potential in his prophetic model.
From the Black Dawah Network comic series “The Inescapable Muslim roots of Black Radical Tradition.”
The idea of using the life of the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him as a model for which to achieve black liberation was first uttered by Marcus Garvey, who said in a speech, quote: “Muhammad suffered many defeats at certain times but Muhammad stuck to his faith and ultimately triumphed and Muhammadism was given to the world”. In a publication of Garvey’s UNIA -I think it’s the Champion Magazine- March issue, 1917, it wrote: “The negro is crying for a Muhammad to come forward and give him the Quran of economic and intellectual welfare. Where is he?” In the flagship newspaper of the UNIA, The Negro World, it read: “The prophet of Allah, concentrating his inexhaustible, incandescent energy on the spiritual, material liberation of his people and the herald of the new dawn”, Garvey, stressing with equal view the material, spiritual redemption of his race.
So the life of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was social, political transformation of an entire people and amon the early pan-Africanists and black nationalist nationalists; that’s what it was seen as. And the Prophetic biography had capital in black political thought. We need to unlock the revolutionary potential that is within this religion, which inspired or attracted our forefathers to come to it.
The prophetic revolution contrast with the Marxist revolution is that the Islamic revolution of the prophet pbuh was a revolution that occurred from the inside out, whereas the Marxian revolution was one that sought to take place from the outside-in. So, where the Marxian revolution took the position of ‘change the structures, you change the people’, the Islamic prophetic revolution of Muhammad peace be upon him was ‘you change the person and then, from there, the thing that are outside of that person change’.
The application of the prophetic model of Muhammad (pbuh) will cause a lot of people to lose a lot of money and the resurrection of the black man and the black woman will cause a lot of people to lose a lot of money.
Take drugs, for example, narcotics; it veils the intellect, it impairs ones judgment. Well, people take narcotics in part to cope with their condition, with their situation. So that prevents them from becoming 100% dissatisfied and uncomfortable with their condition so that Allah will then per his promise, change their condition. So the narcotic, the drug gets in the way of that first step towards a people’s social, political and economic transformation. That’s why the drug dealer is the most counterrevolutionary agent in the black community.
The Qu’ran teaches that Allah would change your condition if you change what it is in yourself. This mean means that you have to purge yourself of the affection that you have towards the very magnet that’s arresting your development. that blunts their attempts or blocks their attempt to change what is in their hearts
You study the Sahaba and you can see… they may remind you of people in your neighborhood. And the people in your neighborhood who have not reached their potential, you may look at them differently when you study the Sahaba because you see that the Sahaba reached their potential and why not the person down the block.
Muhammad(pbuh) who was the greatest alchemist in the metaphorical sense of the word in which he would take something that was rust and turn it into gold; we’re talking about character here, we’re talking about once he would take somebody who metaphorically was rust and sort of transformed them into this gold.
The other thing to sort of contrast the life of Muhammad peace be upon him and the Islamic revolution with that of the Marxian model is that Marx talked about the lumpenproletariat, and, what did he say about the lumpenproletariat? That the Marxian revolution, the communist revolution would happen when capitalism would exhaust itself and the workers would overthrow those who own the means of capitalist production and take over the economy and it would end up in a sort of cooperative commonwealth in which the workers would share equally in the means of production and the product, have access to the product. He said that the lumpenproletariat –these were your criminals, your prostitutes, drug dealers, thieves, etc.-, these people would not only be apart of the revolution but they are in many ways a danger or a threat to the revolution. And so he completely excluded the downfall of the lumpenproletariat from this great transformation that would occur. While Islam, particularly in black America, centered its revolution or its idea of revolution on those very people.
So Malcolm X, el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, was what Marx would’ve considered lumpen, and yet it is from him, from Malcolm that we get this sort of push in this direction towards revolutionary change or transformation, this revolutionary event in religion and thought through the religion of Islam. So the Marxian revolution is a revolution from the outside-in, which excludes the social outcast, where Islam is a revolution from the inside out that not only incorporates those people that Marxists excluded but in many ways can center the change on those very people.
This is why Islam is liberation; it is the solution, the remedy and the answer to what ails oppressed Black communities.
Professor Shareef Muhammad has taught history at Georgia State University and Islamic studies at Spelman University. He has a masters in history at Kent State University with his thesis on The Cultural Jihad in the antelbellum South: How Muslim slaves preserved their religious/cultural identity during slavery.
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The Islam of Black Revolutionaries
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“You don’t have a revolution in which you are begging the system of exploitation to integrate you into it.” — Malcolm X Speech at the Congress for Racial Equality in Detroit, Apr. 12, 1964
The Islam of Black revolutionaries rejects the domestication of Islam within the US Empire and instead roots Islam as the spiritual center of larger Pan-African struggles. The Islam of Black revolutionaries was born from African resistance to the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism and global white supremacy. The Islam of Black revolutionaries does not concern itself with the white gaze nor appeasing white fears about Islam. Its primary focus is the liberation, concerns and aspiration of Black people. A return to Black revolutionary Islam necessitates the end of apolitical khutbas; gives spiritual guidance informed by Black political thought; and seeks to continue the unfinished theological project of Malcolm X via the production of Islamic content for oppressed Black communities.
The Islam of Black revolutionaries is exemplified by Pacifico Licutan (hereafter Licutan), one of the suspected masterminds of the 1835 Islamic slave revolt in Bahia, Brazil. During his trial for conspiring to revolt, in February 1835, when the judge asked his name, court documents revealed that he continuously referred to himself as Bilal in honor of Bilal ibn Rabah, the famous Black companion of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)[1]. By linking himself to Bilal ibn Rabah, Licutan affirmed the right of Black people to be freed from the judicial system of white supremacy.
Although Licutan was flogged for his contributions to the revolt, the mantle of Black revolutionary Islam continued. For example, through Imam Jamil Al-Amin (formerly known as H. Rap Brown) who, upon being brought to court on trumped up charges (a government backlash for his involvement in the Black liberation struggle of the 1960s to 1970s), refused to grant the court legitimacy and used it for a dawah opportunity. Imam Jamil Al-Amin told the jury and judges, “I invite you to Islam. Be Muslim and receive two rewards.” Like Licutan, Imam Jamil Al-Amin refused to submit to the judicial system of white supremacy.
Even as we sought to escape from slavery, we as Black people sought to maintain our salah (obligatory prayers). Detailing his escape from slavery, Omar Ibn Said stated, “I fled from the hand of Johnson and after a month came to a place called Fayd-il. There I saw some great houses. On the new moon I went into a church to pray.” As a fugitive fleeing bondage, Omar ibn Said strived to maintain his salah even though he could be captured at any time.
A Return to Black Revolutionary Islam
“It’s undeniable that Muhammad [pbuh] was a revolutionary who turned a society upside down.” — Pan-Africanist, Thomas Sankara
Rooted in Islamic critiques of neoliberal economics and its usage of interest banking, the Islam of Black revolutionaries necessitates struggling against the International Monetary Fund’s and World Bank’s structural adjustment programs that has created and sustained poverty and destruction in Africa.
Similarly, the Islam of Black revolutionaries vehemently opposes the white supremacist capitalist economic system that has led to racial wealth disparities that are so large it would take over 200 years for Black families to have wealth equal to white Americans. The Islam of Black revolutionaries seeks to turn global white supremacy upside down and eradicate it from the face of the planet.
The Islam of Black revolutionaries does not oppose the travel ban because “Muslim immigrants deserve the American dream,” but because we are under no obligation to respect the arbitrary borders of European settler-colonialists on land usurped from indigenous First Nations. Nor do we believe that these borders inhibit refugees who are fleeing the United States government’s imperialistic wars.
Furthermore, the Islam of Black revolutionaries recognizes Saudi Arabia for what it is: a white supremacist proxy state. It problematizes the Islamic institutions where Blacks went to study the deen for detaching Islam from the Black liberation struggle. Black revolutionary Islam centers disenfranchised Black communities at the center of global Islamic revival.
The Islam of Black revolutionaries is reflected within Safiya Bukhari’s pivotal chapter “Islam and Revolution Is Not a Contradiction,” from The War Before where she provides an analysis for the bankruptcy of the political system of the United States to address Black suffering.
The Islam of Black revolutionaries recognizes that just as Allah enabled Moses to overcome Pharaoh and all the oppressive structures he laid out, Allah can enable them to overcome modern Pharaohs and all the oppressive structures that they lay out.
This is true whether the Pharaoh be Nixon who initiated the war on drugs on Black ghettos; Reagan whose neoliberal “trickle down economics” devastated Black communities; Bill Clinton who cut back on social services to the Black poor and expanded Black mass incarceration; George W. Bush who presided over mass Black death during Hurricane Katrina; Barack Obama who represented white power in a Black face; or Donald J. Trump who has promised to bring back stop and frisk and a litany of other social policies working to oppress Black people.
Malcolm X, a student of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, embodies what this worldview of belief in God can do. He said, “the religion of Islam had reached down into the mud to lift me up, to save me from being what I inevitably would have been: a dead criminal in a grave.”
[1] Reis, João José. Slave Rebellion in Brazil: The Muslim Uprising of 1835 in Bahia. Trans Arthur Brakel. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993, p. 131-132.
The Sad Saga of the Negro Imam!
More than an individual, the Negro Imam reflects and represents a mindset; a way of thinking and thus, acting. Once you know the characteristics of the Negro Imam, which is highlighted most blatantly by his consistent, sometimes exclusive engagement of, concern for and service to and for institutions and organizations whose agenda is most often indifferent to the best interest of his people, the disenfranchised Black masses, and it is easy to identify just who embodies those traits; and how dangerous he, the Negro Imam as well as those he influences is to the independence and self-determination of the Muslim Black man and women, and Islam in America in general.
Just as Malcolm X once explained about the House Negro and the Field Negro, the Negro Imam,(Just like the Negro preacher that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad said was his worse enemy and critic) protects and promotes the agenda and objectives of his “boss”, at the expense of his own community, in the same way the House Negro did for his master on the plantation. The evidence surrounds us and does not lie.
As Muslims, we firmly believe in the Islamic concept of universal brotherhood. Our problem with the institutions which Immigrant Muslims have established is not based on the fact that they consist of Immigrant Muslims. Our problem is that the institutions which Immigrant Muslims have established in America instead of allying themselves with the Black Muslim tradition of a holy-protest against white supremacy, more often than not, they acquiesce to it.
“The Negro Imam” affiliated with said institutions will be completely devoid of an agenda to advance Islam in Black America with a consistent engagement with disenfranchised Black communities. Whereas, Malcolm X upon being leaving prison went up and down Detroit’s Black ghettos to speak with drug traffickers, gang members, and other disenfranchised Black folks about Islam, “the Negro Imam” is comfortable being a token in immigrant Muslim institutions which have at best, abysmal engagement with Black communities.
When Black Muslims organize for their own self determination, Black Muslims are accused of being “nationalistic” or “separatists” and have to endure the tongue lashing and false narrative of “there is no Black or white” or “racism in Islam.” In contrast, Immigrant Muslims get away with their separatism because “The Negro Imam” is with them. Thus, this gives the illusion that their organization “serve all Muslims” when in reality their agenda is diametrically opposed to the necessary steps Black Muslims must undertake to advance Islam in Black America.
We Must Eradicate the Mentality Of the Negro Imam!
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Baseball and comedy have a long and irreverent relationship. Major League, Bull Durham, and The Bad News Bears all laugh at the game and the people surrounding it. IFC’s unconventional and crude baseball TV series Brockmire is a new and hilarious sports comedy. The edgy show has a familiar vibe as the audience follows a cantankerous cast with off-the-wall personal problems. The show that is also reminiscent of one of the premiere sports films ever made.
Brockmire begins as play-by-play man Jim Brockmire has an epic meltdown in the broadcast booth while calling a game in Kansas City. The series leaps forward ten years as Brockmire finds himself in a rural Pennsylvania town that has seen better days. He has become a globetrotting and downtrodden alcoholic who is oblivious to the world’s perception of him. Brockmire, who is oblivious to what a viral video is, finds that his on-air mishaps became one of the first viral sensations and has made him a pathetic figure.
Upon arriving in the PA town, he finds that he was brought in to serve as the public address announcer for the Morristown Frackers by the team’s owner, Jules James. James, who is played by Amanda Peet, took out a risky business loan and is banking on Brockmire to be the viral attraction who helps resuscitate her town’s interest in baseball.
Hank Azaria is brilliant as the acerbic Brockmire. Through “pontifi-drinking,” his character finds enjoyment in his return to baseball through the multitude of oddities surrounding the team. The Frackers have everything you need in a baseball comedy, including a Japanese player with a one-man media contingent (Daisuke Tsuji) and an aging Hispanic player (Hemky Madera) who plays the game with an enjoyable flair. Brockmire not only makes fun of the characters on the team, but mocks the game itself. In an era where pace of play and a culture of throwing at players are a constant source of debate, the show does not seem to mind making fun of the game it is built around.
As the first season progresses Brockmire becomes reminiscent of the hockey movie Slapshot. Like the 1977 comedy starring Paul Newman, the show also focuses on a cast of misfits who are playing minor league sports in a declining town that resort to cheap stunts to boost attendance. Jim Brockmire’s mere presence as the public address announcer is a circus act. The team runs a Free Cold Medicine Day promotion and a Fifty Cent Beer Night. Similar to the Charlestown Chiefs, the Frackers also brawl their way back into popularity as the town begins to notice that something a little extra special is going on.
Like Morristown, baseball needs Brockmire. The game can take itself too seriously at times and needs to laugh at its flaws and idiosyncrasies. Baseball has begun to experience a growing internal conversation regarding its culture. A sport where retaliation is frequently dealt with by a 98 MPH fastball in the ribs, baseball’s long aversion to displaying more personality is at a crossroad.
The most recent World Baseball Classic witnessed a melting pot of styles that included epic bat flips, no-look tags, and an expression of passion that is not regularly seen on a Major League diamond. Bryce Harper, one of the game’s true superstars, waged a campaign in 2016 to Make Baseball Fun Again. The unwritten rules of baseball have placed the game’s culture in a corner and a new generation of players is trying to find a way to define itself. Baseball is fun, but sometimes it forgets that over the course of 162 games.
Led by a “charismatic open wound,” what better way to remember that the game is supposed to be fun than a comedy series with a press box and dugout full of oddballs?
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Thanks for the heads up – I had not heard of this, but I will watch almost anything which gets a favorable comparison to Slapshot.
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I highly recommend the show, although it can be very adult at times. It's definitely more Slapshot than Sandlot.
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These became popular during the Middle Ages. These tales were collected in books of hagiography such as the Golden Legend or the works of Caesarius of Heisterbach.
These miracle tales made relics much sought-after during the Middle Ages. By the late Middle Ages the collecting of, and dealing in, relics had reached enormous proportions, and had spread from the church to royalty, and then to the nobility and merchant classes.
The Council of Trent of enjoined bishops to instruct their flocks that "the holy bodies of holy martyrs The council further insisted that "in the invocation of saints, the veneration of relics and the sacred use of images, every superstition shall be removed and all filthy lucre abolished.
The cult of Martin of Tours was very popular in Merovingian Gaul, and centered at a great church built just outside the walls of Tours.
When Saint Martin died November 8, , at a village halfway between Tours and Poitiers , the inhabitants of these cities were well ready to fight for his body, which the people of Tours managed to secure by stealth.
Tours became the chief point of Christian pilgrimage in Gaul, a place of resort for the healing of the sick. Later, as bishop of Tours, Gregory wrote extensively about miracles attributed to the intercession of St Martin.
In his introduction to Gregory's History of the Franks , Ernest Brehaut analyzed the Romano-Christian concepts that gave relics such a powerful draw.
He distinguished Gregory's constant usage of sanctus and virtus , the first with its familiar meaning of "sacred" or "holy", and the second as "the mystic potency emanating from the person or thing that is sacred.
In a practical way the second word [virtus] These points of contact and yielding are the miracles we continually hear of". Rome became a major destination for Christian pilgrims as it was easier to access for European pilgrims than the Holy Land.
Constantine erected great basilicas over the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul. A distinction of these sites was the presence of holy relics.
Over the course of the Middle Ages, other religious structures acquired relics and became destinations for pilgrimage. In the eleventh and twelfth centuries, substantial numbers of pilgrims flocked to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, in which the supposed relics of the apostle James, son of Zebedee , discovered c.
By venerating relics through visitation, gifts, and providing services, medieval Christians believed that they would acquire the protection and intercession of the sanctified dead.
Instead of having to travel to be near to a venerated saint , relics of the saint could be venerated locally. Relics are often kept on a circular decorated theca, made of gold, silver, or other metal.
Believers would make pilgrimages to places believed to have been sanctified by the physical presence of Christ or prominent saints, such as the site of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
As holy relics attracted pilgrims and these religious tourists needed to be housed, fed, and provided with souvenirs, relics became a source of income not only for the destinations that held them, but for the abbeys, churches, and towns en route.
Relics were prized as they were portable. They could add value to an established site or confer significance on a new location. On occasion guards had to watch over mortally ill holy men and women to prevent the unauthorized dismemberment of their corpses as soon as they died.
Relics were used to cure the sick, to seek intercession for relief from famine or plague, to take solemn oaths, and to pressure warring factions to make peace in the presence of the sacred.
Courts held relics since Merovingian times. Angilbert acquired for Charlemagne one of the most impressive collections in Christendom.
Relics entered into commerce along the same trade routes followed by other portable commodities. Matthew Brown likens a ninth-century Italian deacon named Deusdona, with access to the Roman catacombs, as crossing the Alps to visit monastic fairs of northern Europe much like a contemporary art dealer.
Canterbury was a popular destination for English pilgrims, who traveled to witness the miracle-working relics of Thomas Becket, the sainted archbishop of Canterbury who was assassinated by knights of King Henry II in The motivations included the assertion of the Church's independence against rulers, a desire to have an English indeed Norman English saint of European reputation, and the desire to promote Canterbury as a destination for pilgrimage.
In the first years after Becket's death, donations at the shrine accounted for twenty-eight percent of the cathedral's total revenues. Many churches were built along pilgrimage routes.
A number in Europe were either founded or rebuilt specifically to enshrine relics, such as San Marco in Venice and to welcome and awe the large crowds of pilgrims who came to seek their help.
Romanesque buildings developed passageways behind the altar to allow for the creation of several smaller chapels designed to house relics. From the exterior, this collection of small rooms is seen as a cluster of delicate, curved roofs at one end of the church, a distinctive feature of many Romanesque churches.
Gothic churches featured lofty, recessed porches which provided space for statuary and the display of relics. Historian and philosopher of art Hans Belting observed that in medieval painting, images explained the relic and served as a testament to its authenticity.
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Ives, N. Library and Archives Canada. Cozza Luzi frankly avows that all positive evidence for the authenticity of the relics of the Crib etc. Strangely enough, an inscription in Greek uncials of the eighth century is found on one of the boards, the inscription having nothing to do with the Crib but being apparently concerned with some commercial transaction.
It is hard to explain its presence on the supposition that the relic is authentic. Similar difficulties might he urged against the supposed "column of the flagellation" venerated at Rome in the Church of Santa Prassede and against many other famous relics.
Still, it would be presumptuous in such cases to blame the action of ecclesiastical authority in permitting the continuance of a cult which extends back into remote antiquity.
On the one hand no one is constrained to pay homage to the relic, and supposing it to be in fact spurious, no dishonour is done to God by the continuance of an error which has been handed down in perfect good faith for many centuries.
On the other hand the practical difficulty of pronouncing a final verdict upon the authenticity of these and similar relics must be patent to all.
Each investigation would be an affair of much time and expense, while new discoveries might at any moment reverse the conclusions arrived at.
Further, devotions of ancient date deeply rooted in the heart of the peasantry cannot be swept away without some measure of scandal and popular disturbance.
To create this sensation seems unwise unless the proof of spuriousness is so overwhelming as to amount to certainty. Hence there is justification for the practice of the Holy See in allowing the cult of certain doubtful ancient relics to continue.
Meanwhile, much has been done by quietly allowing many items in some of the most famous collections of relics to drop out of sight or by gradually omitting much of the solemnity which formerly surrounded the exposition of these doubtful treasures.
For illustration's sake reference may be made to the Count de Riant's work "Exuviae Constantinopolitanae" or to the many documents printed by Mgr.
Barbier de Monault regarding Rome , particularly in vol. In most of these ancient inventories, the extravagance and utter improbability of many of the entries can not escape the most uncritical.
Moreover though some sort of verification seems often to be traceable even in Merovingian times, still the so called authentications which have been printed of this early date seventh century are of a most primitive kind.
They consist in fact of mere labels, strips of parchment with just the name of the relic to which each strip was attached, barbarously written in Latin.
It would probably be true to say that in no part of the world was the veneration of relics carried to greater lengths with no doubt proportionate danger of abuse, than among Celtic peoples.
The honour paid to the handbells of such saints as St. Patrick , St. Senan , and St. Mura , the strange adventures of sacred remains carried about with them in their wanderings by the Armorican people under stress of invasion by Teutons and Northmen , the prominence given to the taking of oaths upon relics in the various Welsh codes founded upon the laws of Howell the Good, the expedients used for gaining possession of these treasures, and the numerous accounts of translations and miracles , all help to illustrate the importance of this aspect of the ecclesiastical life of the Celtic races.
Translations At the same time the solemnity attached to translations was by no means a peculiarity of the Celts. The story of the translation of St.
Cuthbert's remains is almost as marvellous as any in Celtic hagiography. The forms observed of all-night vigils, and the carrying of the precious remains in "feretories" of gold or silver, overshadowed with silken canopies and surrounded with lights and incense , extended to every part of Christendom during the Middle Ages.
Indeed this kind of solemn translation elevatio corporis was treated as the outward recognition of heroic sanctity , the equivalent of canonization , in the period before the Holy See reserved to itself the passing of a final judgment upon the merits of deceased servants of God , and on the other hand in the earlier forms of canonization Bulls it was customary to add a clause directing that the remains of those whose sanctity was thus proclaimed by the head of the Church should be "elevated", or translated, to some shrine above ground where fitting honour could be paid them.
This was not always carried at once. Hugh of Lincoln , who died in , was canonized in , but it was not until that his remains were translated to the beautiful "Angel Choir" which had been constructed expressly to receive them.
This translation is noteworthy not only because King Edward I himself helped to carry the bier, but because it provides a typical example of the separation of the head and body of the saint which was a peculiar feature of so many English translations.
The earliest example of this separation was probably that of St. Edwin , king and martyr ; but we have also the cases of St.
Oswald, St. Chad, St. Richard of Chichester translated in , and St. William of York translated It is probable that the ceremonial observed in these solemn translations closely imitated that used in the enshrining of the relics in the sepulcrum of the altar at the consecration of a church while this in turn, as Mgr Duchesne has shown, is nothing but the development of the primitive burial service the martyr or saint being laid to rest in the church dedicated to his honour.
But the carrying of relics is not peculiar to the procession which takes place at the dedications of a church. Their presence is recognized as a fitting adjunct to the solemnities of almost every kind of procession , except perhaps those of the Blessed Sacrament , and in medieval times no exception was made even for these latter.
Feast of relics It has long been customary especially in churches which possessed large collections of relics, to keep one general feast in commemoration of all the saints whose memorials are there preserved.
An Office and Mass for this purpose will be found in the Roman Missal and Breviary , and though they occur only in the supplement Pro aliquibus locis and are not obligatory upon the Church at large, still this celebration is now kept almost universally.
The less one is entrapped by matter, the closer one is to God. Needless to say, this does not fit well with the sacraments—or with the Incarnation!
In the sacraments, common material things such as water, wine, bread, oil, and the imposition of hands result in the giving of grace.
Related to the sacraments are the sacramentals, objects such as medals, blessed palms, holy water, and ashes. Their use can lead people to receive or respond to grace.
Many non-Catholics wrongly believe that the Church teaches that these sacramentals actually provide grace. But one of the biggest problems for non-Catholics are the relics of saints—the bones, ashes, clothing, or personal possessions of the apostles and other holy people that are held in reverence by the Church and sometimes associated with miraculous healings and other acts of God.
Even Martin Luther wondered how there could be twenty-six apostles buried in Germany, when there were only twelve in the entire Bible! It is said that if all the pieces of the cross displayed in Catholic churches were assembled together, it would take a ten-ton truck to carry them.
This is a unique paragraph in that each sentence in it contains one or two blunders. The sacramental system is the opposite of magic.
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In jener Zeit wurden in Prag sterbliche Überreste zusammen mit den Reichskleinodien bei der Fronleichnams-Kapelle gezeigt. Take the famous Shroud of Turinwhich scientists have been examining for some years. The examination of the relics is an important step in the glorification canonization of new saints. Further, devotions of Relics date deeply rooted in Spidersolit heart of the peasantry cannot be swept away without some measure of scandal and popular disturbance. Blademaster's Talisman. Relic definition is - an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr. How to use relic in a sentence. Relics are powerful artifacts and talismans which can bestow potent effects and granted skills. With the exception of one Relic which is given out as a reward in the The Lost Elder quest in Act 2, all Relics are crafted using the services of the Blacksmith. To create a Relic, Blueprints are required, and these can be found and looted from enemies and containers throughout the world of Grim. Relics is a consignment and antiques store located in Phoenix, Arizona with the biggest selection of upscale consignment, home furnishings and antiques. Established in , Relics is one of the best luxury furniture stores in the Phoenix area. A small piece of Pope St. John Paul II’s tunic is keeping good company these days with a number of other holy relics: the bones of St. Anne, St. Maria Goretti, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Ignatius. Relics are an important aspect of some forms of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Shamanism, and many other religions. Relic derives from the Latin reliquiae, meaning "remains", and a form of the Latin verb relinquere, to "leave behind, or abandon". A reliquary is a shrine that houses one or more religious relics.
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The rumors were true.
As the wait for Pikmin 4 continues, the wait for finding out if Pikmin 3 Deluxe is true, is over. Today Nintendo America has announced Captain Alph and friends will be returning on October 30, 2020, and that the rumours were true after all.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is said to feature new side-story missions for both Olimar and Louie, new difficulty modes and all of the DLC that was released. The announcement trailer can be seen here:
The full PR spill can be seen here:
Pikmin 3 Deluxe Delivers New Missions, Cooperative Play Options and All Previous DLC
REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 5, 2020 – At the far reaches of space lies a mysterious yet oddly familiar alien world … filled with cute creatures, hidden surprises and larger-than-life fun. Clear a landing zone, because the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game is headed to the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Oct. 30. Pikmin 3 originally launched on Wii U, and now it’s making the leap to Nintendo Switch with new content, more options for cooperative play and a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to jump in. These tiny Pikmin are ready to make your acquaintance in their biggest adventure yet, so take a peek at your Pikmin platoon in the game’s debut trailer.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe isn’t your garden-variety adventure. Command a crew of three explorers and a squad of adorable Pikmin in a quest for survival packed with puzzles to solve and copious critters to battle. After a crash-landing, you’ll explore a variety of lush environments, such as the snow-covered Distant Tundra, the Twilight River and the Garden of Hope, all teeming with wondrous and formidable lifeforms.
“Pikmin 3 Deluxe brings this classic franchise to life on Nintendo Switch, introducing a new audience to its beloved characters and gameplay, while also welcoming back returning players with new challenges,” said Nick Chavez, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With Pikmin 3 Deluxe, the Nintendo Switch library of software continues to grow with a variety of games for everyone to discover and enjoy.”
Pikmin 3 Deluxe delivers a full suite of additions and enhancements, including the ability to play the whole Story mode in co-op with a friend, new side-story missions which can also be played in co-op and all the Mission mode DLC stages from the original game’s release. With new difficulty options, lock-on targeting, optional hints and the choice to play at a more relaxed pace, it’s easier than ever to join in on the Pikmin fun, enjoy the game’s beautiful scenery and get a taste of what this vibrant world has to offer. Fun features from the original game also return in Pikmin 3 Deluxe, such as the in-game camera, which allows players to snap photos of the game’s lush environments and curious creatures from a pint-sized perspective.
With a number of Pikmin to befriend and command, you’ll have a willing team at your disposal to tackle whatever obstacles you face. Different colored Pikmin offer a variety of helpful abilities and strengths for your missions. For example, Blue Pikmin can breathe underwater, helping you collect items other Pikmin can’t reach, while Winged Pikmin, distinguished by their pink hues and fluttering wings, can fly over terrain such as water and pits. Strategically selecting the right Pikmin for the task at hand, delegating projects and changing between captains can help secure victory.
For seasoned players who are ready to deploy their Pikmin-plucking skills in some new challenges, Pikmin 3 Deluxe adds new side-story missions featuring Olimar and Louie exploring planet PNF-404. And for a bit of friendly Pikmin-flinging fun, there are even head-to-head multiplayer matches available in Bingo Battle.
Your large team of small Pikmin are ready to join you as you embark on a giant adventure! To learn more information about Pikmin 3 Deluxe, visit https://pikmin3.nintendo.com. Pikmin 3 Deluxe launches in stores, in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and on Nintendo.com on Oct. 30 at a suggested retail price of $59.99. For those who want to begin their planetary exploration on day one, pre-purchase is now available.
Embark on new side-story missions featuring #Pikmin experts, Olimar and Louie! Give these new missions a try in Pikmin 3 Deluxe and learn a bit about what happened before and after the main story from their perspective! pic.twitter.com/F5ubkMVJtW
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Wayne in pointed helmet and goatee is convincingly miscast as Genghis Khan in this woeful tale of the warlord's early life and involvement with the kidnapped daughter of a powerful enemy. Rife with stilted, unintentionally funny dialogue, Oriental western was very expensive to make (with backing by Howard Hughes), and is now listed in the "Fifty Worst Films of All Time." No matter; it's surreal enough to enable viewer to approximate an out-of-body experience. Even those on the set suffered; filming took place near a nuclear test site in Utah and many members of the cast and crew eventually developed cancer.
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IIRC, the only god we've seen real evidence of in Game of Thrones is the Lord of Light. We see it when Beric comes back to life, and well as a couple times with Melisandre (birthing the shadow and bringing Jon Snow back).
But, has there been any evidence of other gods throughout the series, or is the Lord of Light perhaps the actual one true god?
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Evidence? No..... the second part of your question is opinion-based I suspect. – Paulie_D May 8 '19 at 12:34
The problem is that we don't actually have specific evidence for the Lord of Light either. We can see Melisandre do quite some magic, but afterall the White Walkers and dragons are inherently magical things, too. So it might be a little fuzzy to argue if that ultimately speaks for her god's power or even existence. – Napoleon Wilson♦ May 8 '19 at 12:41
Same question on the Sci-Fi & Fantasy SE: Is R'hllor, The Lord of Light, the only “real” god? – Rand al'Thor May 8 '19 at 12:43
@DarthLocke "apart" or "a part"? – OrangeDog May 8 '19 at 16:24
Proving or disproving the existence of any deity in- or out-universe has eluded mankind for millennia. I don't see it being sorted out in one SE QA ;) – Tetsujin May 8 '19 at 18:14
I'm going to ignore situations that happened only in the books (i.e. some healers that worship the 7 and seem to perform miracles) and focus on what we've seen on the TV show.
Mirri Maz Duur: She used some pretty dark magic on Khal Drogo (and, to some extent, on Daenerys). She worships the Great Shepherd of the Lhazareen. Does that mean the Great Shepherd is real?
Ironborn: As mentioned above, the ironborn seem to drown and then come back to life. Does that mean the Drowned God is real?
Bran: It seems Bran's magic is linked to the Old Gods (in the books even more so through his Weirwood net). Does that mean the Old Gods are real?
White Walkers: Sure, they seem to be the enemies of the "lord of Light", but that's just based on what Melissandre says. We've seen they were created by the Children of the Forest, who are also linked to the Old Gods. So maybe what Melissandre says is just propaganda and the Old Gods are the real thing?
Plus we've seen some weird stuff in Essos (faceless men, Warlocks of Qarth, etc). Each with their own religions.
What we've seen in all these cases (and the ones you mentioned regarding R'hllor) are just proof that magic exists, not that a specific god exists.
Whether that magic is linked to a god or it's just something that is there (and people use gods as an explanation for the source of the magic) is something we'll never know.
I recall GRRM saying something like "the gods of Westeros are as real as ours", so make of that what you will!
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Many-Faced God is worshipped by the Faceless Men who clearly have some form of powerful magic granted to them. It isn't clear exactly how this magic works but we could extrapolate that is comes from the Many-Faced God.
However, the Many-Faced God is a god of many faces, clearly, and one of those faces is R'hllor, the Lord of Light that is worshipped by Melisandre and Thoros. Therefore, it isn't inconceivable that their power also comes from the Lord of Light.
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There's also 'magic' unattributed to any deity - that dragon glass & valyrian steel have 'special powers'. – Tetsujin May 8 '19 at 13:06
That's why I think everything Arya can do is not inconceivable and I think it was definitely curious that Melisandre either triggered something in Arya or passed her along a message, but it's not like Melisandre hasn't mysteriously spoken words of the dead before (Y'Gritte to Jon) and that Faceless Men seem to be able to read minds or also get sensory information from the beyond (JH recited the names on Arya's list)... – Darth Locke May 8 '19 at 13:10
"Therefore, it isn't inconceivable that their power also comes from the Lord of Light." uh? you meant the Many-Faced God? – Federico May 8 '19 at 13:35
How did you made the connection: 1. The god is manyfaced 2. One of the faces is of another god ??? There's no reason to assume this is correct. – Иво Недев May 9 '19 at 9:32
The Lord of Light and the Many Face god obvious made themselves known because we see things a happen that humans can't produce on their own.
I would argue, in the show the Drowned god has also proved its existence although it was very subtle. When Euron Greyjoy goes through his King ceremony he actually drowns and is brought back, "what is dead may never die". I've watched the scene a couple times and it doesn't look like they're playing around, he really drowns and is brought back by the Drowned god. And everyone there was normal with it because thats what they were expecting.
If the Drowned god is real and one of the old gods maybe theres enough evidence to at lease say the other ones used to exist. Just look what Bran can do, and we all know he's on team old gods because of his connection to the Weirwood tree.
Tbh, i'd like to think the new gods are fake. Hope you like my answer, I think the old gods are real/mostly retired.
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Who says that humans can't do those things on their own? Magic exists, but there's no proof that magic is provided by any gods. – OrangeDog May 8 '19 at 16:22
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from a god. – Ramon Snir May 8 '19 at 20:06
@Jeffyx: More info: In the books, they're quite clear that it's very common for people to drown and die during the drowning ceremony, but there's on particularly holy priest who's done tons of these, and has never lost a single person. – Mooing Duck May 8 '19 at 22:32
@Jeffyx: Mind you, wasn't Qyburn also the one who noted that their "scientific" wildfire just happened to be getting easier to make (at almost the exact same time Dany's dragons hatched). Just because they think it's science doesn't mean it isn't magically powered. – ShadowRanger May 9 '19 at 4:38
In the books the drownings are the Iron Islands extremely metal form of a baptism. They DO drown the person, but the priests are extremely well practiced at mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Victarion Greyjoy (who drowns Euron) has never lost one. Other priests do sometimes lose people during drownings, but it’s still common for priests to wander the islands inviting the faithful to reinforce their faith by being drowned. It’s nothing to do with magic, and all to do with the skill of the priest – s3raph86 May 9 '19 at 6:13
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The Hungry Mourner
From funeral biscuits to cemetery picnics to parsley crowns, here’s how the world marks death with food.
By Sarah Troop
I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called The Hungry Mourner and is located at http://modernloss.com/food-death/.
Funeral biscuits, a Los Angelitos celebration, a cemetery picnic
Our relationship with food is almost as complicated as the one we have with death. Food can bring comfort, be tied to feelings of guilt or pleasure, and can evoke memories and feelings as powerful as any song. It’s no wonder that throughout history and across cultures, people have used food to help honor loved ones who have died. Here are some ways in which it’s been done.
1. Dumb Supper
During this feast — thought by some scholars to be a precursor to modern Halloween — a table is laid out all in black, with places for both the living and the dead. No one speaks to allow for communion with the dead. Guests bring with them a letter written to a loved one who has passed. When the meal is over the unread letters are burned and one by one the messages within are thought to be carried into the spirit world. Believed to have roots in ancient Celtic tradition, the dumb supper was brought to Appalachia by American settlers. Some living in the region still hold the suppers. It is also observed on Samhain, one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, by Pagans and Wiccans.
2. Telling the Bees
One old English custom also practiced in America in the early 19th century — and a risky one, to be sure — involved going out to the beehive to deliver the news that a family member had died. The messenger would tap on the hive and whisper, “Little Brownies, your mistress is dead.” Families would attach an invitation to the funeral on the hive and bring food from the funeral feast to the bees. This was a way to show gratitude and respect for the bees and their gifts of honey, beeswax and pollination. Fail to do so, and you would risk offending the bees, which might choose to move on to a more appreciative family.
3. Fave dei Morti (Beans of the Dead)
During ancient Roman times, the souls of ancestors were thought to reside in fava beans. At Roman wedding feasts, beans were presented to the bride and groom, who would eat them in hopes of attracting the souls of male ancestors to carry on the family bloodline. (Eating beans on your wedding day — that’s risky in a different way.) As a bonus, beans were also believed to ward off ghosts and vampires, who were easily tricked into thinking the beans were living people. And on All Souls Day in Italy, it is common to consume bean-shaped cookies, or fave del morti. There are many different variations, but the most popular resembles a macaroon-like cake in appearance, but with a rich, buttery texture and sweet almond flavor. More traditional versions are shaped like kidney beans and flavored with almond flour and extract. Here’s a recipe.
4. Obon Figures
Obon is a series of festival days in Japan when the souls of the departed are thought to visit their living relatives. Horses and cow figurines are made from vegetables placed on altars. It is believed that the spirits of the visiting ancestors ride the animals between worlds of the living and the dead.
5. Funeral Biscuits
Funeral biscuits first appeared in 1600s Europe, and were also commonplace up until the early 1900s in America. They were sometimes taken door-to-door and served as a funeral invitation or handed out as a keepsake after the funeral. According to Barts Pathology Museum’s curator Carla Valentine, funeral biscuits were wrapped in a paper that bore a poem or prayer with the name of the deceased, then sealed with black wax and stamped with a skull or hourglass. Should you want to make a batch, here’s a recipe.
6. Lemons
In Switzerland, male mourners would wrap a lemon in a handkerchief and place it into their hat. The hat would be carried under the left arm for the duration of the funeral. At the end of the service, the lemons were placed on the grave to symbolize the “sharpness” of their grief.
7. Los Angelitos
During Mexico’s Days of the Dead, a sacred observance when spirits of deceased family members are believed to return to the earth for a family reunion with the living, one day is set aside to welcome the spirits of children, or Los Angelitos (The Little Angels). Altars are decorated, and food is offered up in miniature portions and served on tiny plates, often with a little glass of milk.
8. Journey Cakes
A staple of cuisine in the American south is a little corn cake, known as a Johnny Cake. The term “Johnny” was derived from the corn cakes’ original use as “Journey Cakes,” among some African tribes. They were placed in coffins to provide sustenance for the deceased during their long journey to the afterlife.
9. Parsley
After ancient Greeks dedicated this herb to the goddess Persephone, who reigns over the land of the dead, it became a staple during funeral rites. Parsley was planted over graves and athletes donned crowns of parsley during Funeral Games. The games, depicted in the Iliad, were played in the deceased’s honor and are recognized as the precursor to the Olympics. They included chariot races, wrestling, boxing, discus throwing and running.
10. Cemetery Picnics
During the Victorian era when cemeteries were cultivated as parks and gardens, people came to enjoy a day of leisure, to partake of a meal with loved ones no longer with them or even dine on the family’s prepaid plot. In America, the practice took on a more practical purpose: when communities would come together to help clean and maintain the cemetery grounds. Graves would be tended to, trees and flowers planted, and repairs made. Once the work was done, families would set out their potluck dishes and share in a communal meal.
Sarah Troop writes and recreates historical and cultural recipes for her blog, Nourishing Death, which examines the relationship between food and death in rituals, culture, religion and society. She is a member of The Order of the Good Death and the Social Media Editor for Death Salon.
Additional References/Further Reading:
Meg Favreau for Table Matters, “A Snack Called Death”
Sarah Troop, “The Evils of Beans – Part I”
Alan Davidson, “Oxford Companion to Food”
Wendy J. Raschke, “Archaeology of the Olympics: The Olympics and Other Festivals in Antiquity”
Lisa Rogak, “Death Warmed Over” (Recipes excerpted on Modern Loss)
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Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. with two unidentified men and two women on the steps of the Capitol.1
President John F. Kennedy addressing the 87th Congress . Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. is circled in the photograph.1
The West Virginia delegation. Seated right to left: Maude Elizabeth Kee, Governor Cecil H. Underwood and Jennings Randolph. Standing right to left: Robert C. Byrd, Cleveland Bailey, Arch A. Moore, Jr., Ken Hechler, unknown, and John M. Slack, Jr.1
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1. Photograph of the West Virginia delegation
Photograph of the West Virginia delegation
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2. Photograph of the 26th annual postal clerks convention
Photograph of the 26th annual postal clerks convention
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4. Photograph of a group filming Congressman Moore and two boys from the American Legion Boys Nation
Photograph of a group filming Congressman Moore and two boys from the American Legion Boys Nation
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5. Photograph of President John F. Kennedy addressing the 87th Congress
Photograph of President John F. Kennedy addressing the 87th Congress
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8. Photograph of Congressman Moore with two unidentified people
Photograph of Congressman Moore with two unidentified people
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9. Photograph of Congressman Moore with two unidentified men on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with two unidentified men on the steps of the Capitol
10. Photograph of Congressman Moore with two members of the American Legion Boys Nations
12. Photograph of Congressman Moore with three unidentified people
Photograph of Congressman Moore with three unidentified people
Legislators--United States, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, and Governors--West Virginia
13. Photograph of Congressman Moore with three others at the Public Affairs Conference
Photograph of Congressman Moore with three others at the Public Affairs Conference
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Legislators--United States and Legislative bodies--Officials and employees
15. Photograph of Congressman Moore with other congressmen
Photograph of Congressman Moore with other congressmen
Multer, Abraham J. (Abraham Jacob), 1900-1986, Steed, Thomas Jefferson, 1904-1983, Moore, Arch A., Jr. (Arch Alfred), 1923-2015, Evins, Joe L. (Joe Landon), 1910-1984, Smith, H. Allen , McCulloch, William M. (William Moore), 1901-1980, Alford, Dale, 1916-2000, Cahill, William T. (William Thomas), 1912-1996, and Celler, Emanuel, 1888-1981
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16. Photograph of Congressman Moore with his family
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17. Photograph of Congressman Moore with four unidentified people on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with four unidentified people on the steps of the Capitol
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18. Photograph of Congressman Moore with four others
Photograph of Congressman Moore with four others
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19. Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified woman on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified woman on the steps of the Capitol
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20. Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified man on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified man on the steps of the Capitol
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United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Portraits, Group, and Governors--West Virginia
United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Portraits, Group, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, and Governors--West Virginia
26. Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified group of men
Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified group of men
Small groups, Legislators--United States, Portraits, Group, and Governors--West Virginia
United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Family, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, Governors--West Virginia , and Children
30. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a small group of Boy Scouts
32. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group of West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars
Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group of West Virginia Veterans of Foreign Wars
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34. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a family on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with a family on the steps of the Capitol
United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Family, and Governors--West Virginia
35. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a Boy Scout Troop on the steps of the Capitol
Photograph of Congressman Moore with a Boy Scout Troop on the steps of the Capitol
Boys, United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Portraits, Group, Governors--West Virginia , and Boy Scouts
36. Photograph of Congressman Moore with John J. Gast, Charles Ihlenfeld and two others
Photograph of Congressman Moore with John J. Gast, Charles Ihlenfeld and two others
Moore, Arch A., Jr. (Arch Alfred), 1923-2015, Ihlenfeld, Charles, and Gast, John J.
37. Photograph of Congressman Moore with Albert Robinson
Photograph of Congressman Moore with Albert Robinson
Moore, Arch A., Jr. (Arch Alfred), 1923-2015 and Robinson, Albert
38. Photograph of Congressman Moore talking to two members of the American Legion Boys Nation
Photograph of Congressman Moore talking to two members of the American Legion Boys Nation
39. Photograph of Congressman Moore talking to an unidentified man
Photograph of Congressman Moore talking to an unidentified man
Legislators--United States, Men, Conversation, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, and Governors--West Virginia
40. Photograph of Congressman Moore standing with an unidentified man
Photograph of Congressman Moore standing with an unidentified man
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41. Photograph of Congressman Moore standing with an unidentified group of people
Photograph of Congressman Moore standing with an unidentified group of people
42. Photograph of Congressman Moore signing the magazine of The Capitol for a young lady
Photograph of Congressman Moore signing the magazine of The Capitol for a young lady
United States Capitol Complex (Washington, D.C.), Legislators--United States, Family, Governors--West Virginia , Magazine covers, and Youth
43. Photograph of Congressman Moore shaking hands with an unidentified man in uniform
44. Photograph of Congressman Moore reviewing a document with three others
Photograph of Congressman Moore reviewing a document with three others
Legislators--United States, Men, Legislative bodies--Officials and employees, and Governors--West Virginia
45. Photograph of Congressman Moore receiving a medal from an unidentified woman
Photograph of Congressman Moore receiving a medal from an unidentified woman
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Moundsville (W. Va.)
46. Photograph of Congressman Moore placing a tiara on an unidentified woman
Photograph of Congressman Moore placing a tiara on an unidentified woman
McIntyre, W.F.
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47. Photograph of Congressman Moore looking at a book with an unidentified man
Photograph of Congressman Moore looking at a book with an unidentified man
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48. Photograph of Congressman Moore having a discussion with three others
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Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. (back row, first on the right) standing with an unidentified group of men from Weirton Steel Company.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. (center, back) with a unidentified group of people on the steps of the Capitol complex.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. (center, front) with an unidentified group of men and women on the steps of the Capitol Building. In the background, the Capitol is under construction.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. (fifth from the bottom) standing on the Capitol Building steps with an unidentified group of people.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. (forth from the bottom) posing with a group of unidentified men and women on the steps of the Capitol Building.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. and Mrs. Shelly Moore with an unidentified group of men and women.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the Capitol Building steps with a group from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the steps of the Capitol with a large unidentified group of people.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the steps of the Capitol with an unidentified group of people.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the steps of the Capitol with an unidentified group of people. The photograph is signed " Best wishes from Arch A. Moore, Jr. M.C."1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the steps of the Capitol with an unidentified group of women.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing on the steps of the Capitol with students from St. John's School, in Wellsburg, W.V.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. standing with Girl Scout Cadette Troop 229, St. Michaels, Wheeling, on the steps of the Capitol Building. Pictured: Mrs. Rita Singler, Nancy Ellen Burke, Kathy Albert, Rosemary Bliske, Claudia Bliss, Beth Brieding, Kathy Culley, Helen Dickie, Linda Falkenstein, Debbie Felton, Rosemary Frabell, Susan Gantzer, Jeanie Grubler, Gretchen Gundling, Kathy Hickey, Patsy Kelly, Maureen McCarthy, Patty Matella, Susan Moyle, Elizabeth Murray, Patty Saller, Mary K. Schaub, and Lynne Werner. (This is not the accurate order of those pictured).1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. with a large unidentified group on the steps of the Capitol Building. The photo is signed, but the writing is smudged. It reads, "Best wishes to Don ???? from"1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. with his wife Shelley and a large unidentified group on the steps of the Capitol Building.1
Congressman Arch A. Moore, Jr. with his wife, Shelley, and their three children. An unidentified man is also in the photograph. In the background is a sign that reads, "National Cemetery".1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr (front, center) standing on the steps of the Capitol with 32 Girl Scouts, comprised of Wheeling Troops 3 and 12 and their leader, Mrs. C. W. Prettyman.1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. (front row, fourth from the right) with a large unidentified group of people from Weirton Steel Company.1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. (middle front) with a group of unidentified men and women. The Capitol Building can be seen in the background.1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. and a group of unidentified people sitting on the steps of the Capitol building. The photograph is signed, "Best wishes to Leanore Means from Arch A. Moore, Jr. m.c."1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. standing in the center with three unidentified boys on the right and three unidentified adults and one unidentified girl on the left. The Capitol Building can be seen in the background.1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. with a large unidentified group of people siting on the Capitol building steps. The photo is signed "Best wishes to Carol E. Bruln?"1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. with a large unidentified group of people sitting on the Capitol building steps. The photograph is signed "Best wishes to Ray Sims from Arch A. Moore, Jr."1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. with an unidentified family on the steps of the Capitol Building.1
Congressman Arch Moore, Jr. with an unidentified group of Boy Scouts on the steps of the Capitol Building.1
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1. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group from Weirton Steel Co.
Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group from Weirton Steel Co.
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2. Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group of people from Weirton Steel
Photograph of Congressman Moore with a group of people from Weirton Steel
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3. Photograph of Congressman Moore standing outside the Cao Dai Temple
Photograph of Congressman Moore standing outside the Cao Dai Temple
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4. Photograph of Congressman Moore with his family
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6. Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals with Congressman Moore in front of an airplane
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8. Photograph of an unidentified group with Congressman Moore in front of the Capitol Building
9. Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals with Congressman Moore and Shelley Moore
12. Photograph of Congressman Moore with an unidentified family on the steps of the Capitol
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Filed Under:Aaron Oster, Chuck Carroll, Hell In A Cell, Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens, Pro Wrestling, Scott Fishman, Shane McMahon, Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE, WWE Insiders Pick
By Chuck Carroll
The WWE Hell In A Cell card features two matches inside of the ominous steel structure. Shane McMahon will look to avenge his father’s beating against Kevin Owens, while The New Day will defend the Tag Team Championship against The Usos.
It’s hard not to get excited anytime Shane O’Mac is involved in a cage match of any kind. His longtime real-life friend and Mean Street Posse member Pete Gas told me once that the younger McMahon is an adrenaline junkie. There’s a good chance we’ll all benefit when he gets his fix on Sunday. Don’t sleep on the tag team title match either. You know something crazy is going to happen there that we’ll be talking about the next day.
Elsewhere on the card, Shinsuke Nakamura goes for the WWE Championship against Jinder Mahal, while Charlotte Flair seeks to reclaim the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Natalya. And AJ Styles is defending the United States Championship against Baron Corbin.
I’m bringing back in my fellow wrestling journos to call it before they see it. At last month’s WWE No Mercy, Rolling Stone’s Aaron Oster and I were red hot, correctly picking six of seven matches. TV Insider’s Scott Fishman didn’t fare so well, prognosticating just three matches accurately. The swing in fortunes enabled me to significantly close the gap between he and me for the year while Aaron remains solidly out in front.
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Chuck Carroll (@ChuckCarrollWLC) – Pro wrestling contributor, CBS Local Sports
Pick Record: 55-43
Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) – Pro wrestling contributor, Miami Herald, TV Insider and Channel Guide Magazine
Aaron Oster (@TheAOster) – Pro wrestling contributor, Rolling Stone and Baltimore Sun; Host, Jobbing Out Podcast
Pick Record: 61-28 (Note: Did not pick Royal Rumble)
Kevin Owens (Photo Credit: JP Yim/Getty Images)
Hell in a Cell Match
Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens
Chuck: I really have high hopes for this match. Anything short of WrestleMania-caliber will be a major disappointment. As for the outcome, it would be great to see Shane get revenge for Vince McMahon, but I don’t think it’s going to happen here. The better story is for Kevin Owens to win and keep the heat on for the foreseeable future. He’s really good at being bad. Pick: Kevin Owens
Scott: There is nothing to gain for Shane McMahon to defeat Kevin Owens unless it means he gets some help for the next person Owens will work a program against. I can see Sami Zayn coming into play at some point. The question is which side would he be on. He has been in limbo this year, so going in the other direction could do wonders for him and be something different for Zayn to sink his teeth into. Will we see another McMahon interfere? Will Vince McMahon look for revenge? The falls-count-anywhere stipulation strangely added ahead of the match may be a hint of the finish as well. I, myself, wouldn’t out seeing Kane help someone, celebrating his WWE debut 20 years ago by ripping the door off the hinges and causing some chaos. Pick: Kevin Owens
Aaron: Kevin Owens wins this. He has to, right? The only thing that even gives me mild pause is the constant inclusion of Sami Zayn. With his large role over the past few weeks, it seems likely that he’s going to get involved in this match. Could he cost Owens? Or could he join his old friend? That seems unlikely, but if he’s getting involved, what would a screw-job finish to help Shane really do? I have a feeling that this match could get a bit convoluted before the end of the night. Pick: Kevin Owens
>>MORE: 14 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE’s Kevin Owens
WWE Championship Match
Jinder Mahal (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Chuck: I have a real problem with this match, and if you’re reading this, you’ll probably disagree. You’re likely an avid viewer who at least passingly keeps up with other promotions. You’ve known about Shinsuke Nakamura for years. The problem is, the other 95% of the WWE Universe is still getting familiar with the guy. And while Jinder Mahal has been around for a while, it’s still mind boggling that he went from being a Three Man Band sideshow to champion so quickly. No matter who wins, WWE will still have a problem. If you don’t believe me, check out the television ratings. Anyway, I’m going with Shinsuke Nakamura just because. Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura
Scott: I think Shinsuke Nakamura is in a must-win situation if WWE wants to give him some sense of momentum. It’s been a decent-length reign for Jinder Mahal, but I don’t know where else this rivalry can go without a Nakamura victory. Though, with WWE touring India in December, the company can easily see Mahal win it back before or just keep it until then. Regardless, let’s hope Mahal’s standup comedy routines regarding Nakamura have come to an end. Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura
Aaron: Why isn’t this match in the Cell? Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for fewer Cell matches to try to keep it special, but if any match was going to have it, wouldn’t it be the one where the feud revolved around interference? Either way, this seems like it has to be a Nakamura win. Whatever you think about the Jinder reign, another loss for Nakamura would be a tough blow, even if it’s due to interference. So the age of Nakamura begins at Hell in a Cell. Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura
>>MORE: 13 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Superstar Jinder Mahal
Natalya (Photo Credit: Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)
SmackDown Women’s Championship Match
Natalya (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
Chuck: If this match is anything like their epic battle for the NXT Women’s Championship a few years ago, we’ll be hearing “this is awesome (clap, clap, clap clap clap)!” You have to figure Carmella will be getting involved toward the end. Is this the night she cashes in her Money In The Bank? Perhaps, but for the sake of the match at hand, I’m going with Charlotte to win. It will be a nice feel-good moment to help ease the pain of what has been an incredibly trying time in her personal life. Pick: Charlotte Flair
Scott: Natalya hasn’t had a singles defense on a big show, so I’m hoping she gets a win here against Charlotte. Her and Charlotte have good chemistry to put on good matches dating back to their first encounter in NXT. Even though it doesn’t look like it will be televised, I actually think they change the title at Starrcade as a nod to Charlotte’s dad, Ric Flair. But then again, there is Carmella lingering about. So, she could be the next in line for the gold. Pick: Natalya
Aaron: Two things are in play here. This match was somewhat rushed. Why would you rush Charlotte into the title picture if she wasn’t going to win? Granted, we said the same thing about Shinsuke at Summerslam. Also, if Carmella is going to cash in any time soon, it makes far more sense for her to cash in against a face. Thus, I’m going with Charlotte here. Pick: Charlotte Flair
The New Day (Photo Credit: JP Yim/Getty Images)
SmackDown Tag Team Championship Hell in a Cell Match
The New Day (c) vs. The Usos
Chuck: This is a match-of-the-night candidate. I’ve loved every minute of this feud and hope it keeps going. I’m just not sure how much longer WWE can push it. Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin are the next logical team to be in the title picture. If this is indeed the blow-off match between The New Day and Usos, you have to figure the champions will retain. Pick: The New Day
Scott: This match has the makings of a show-stealer, as The Usos and New Day haven’t disappointed. A win here can show that the normal trio of Big E, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston can be successful being a traditional duo. That is with whatever combination they choose. But I think WWE wants to build up those tag team title wins for the New Day. Plus, there are potential contenders on the face side, with Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin and Fashion Police waiting in the wings. Pick: The Usos
Aaron: As amazing as this feud has been, it has to come to an end sometime, right? I personally would have no problem if they fought forever, but someone new has to check in at some point. And if it’s going to end soon, there’s no better place for it to end than in a Hell in a Cell match. For it to end, the New Day has to successfully defend. Thus, the New Day win in what should be the match of the night. Pick: The New Day
>>MORE: From the world of Pro Wrestling
United States Championship Match
AJ Styles (c) vs. Baron Corbin
Chuck: I could see Baron Corbin winning this match and finally getting a chance to wear some gold around his waist. Although there is still something missing from his character, he is connecting more with the audience each week and taking steps in the right direction. It’s time he takes the next step. Pick: Baron Corbin
Scott: It surprises me that Tye Dillinger wasn’t included to make it a triple threat. I might be in the minority here, but I can see Corbin getting the upset over AJ Styles with some type of chicanery. Let’s face it. Styles doesn’t need the U.S. championship right now. He is a made man. For Corbin, it can help take him to the next level if the company still believes in his ability. Plus, there is the built-in feud with Dillinger who pinned Corbin days before on SmackDown. Pick: Baron Corbin
Aaron: This one is tricky. Could it be that Corbin lost the briefcase specifically so he could win the U.S. title without it being awkward? Yes, and it wouldn’t shock me at all if Corbin walks away from this feud with the U.S. title. However, I feel like Styles should have a little bit more time with the belt. It’s possible that this won’t have a clear finish. Maybe Corbin gets disqualified. But Styles retains. Pick: AJ Styles
Bobby Roode vs. Dolph Ziggler
Chuck: The reincarnation of “heel Ziggler” has been glorious. But as a relative newcomer on the roster, Bobby Roode could benefit from a win here, whereas the established Dolph Ziggler could take a loss and not be hurt by it. If anything, it would help. Pick: Bobby Roode
Scott: The build for this match hasn’t been the best, with Dolph Ziggler coming out in his best WWE cosplay. Though given the talent, I have no doubt these two will bring it when the bell sounds. A win here for the “Glorious One” against Ziggler can help elevate the new brand addition. At the same time, I don’t see this being the last time they meet. Pick: Bobby Roode
Aaron: Dolph Ziggler is the new gatekeeper for Smackdown Live. That’s not a horrible spot for him, but you have to wonder if it’s a prelude for him leaving the company. If he is leaving soon, he’ll do it after putting over Bobby Roode, who isn’t losing his first pay-per-view match. Pick: Bobby Roode
Rusev (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)
Randy Orton vs. Rusev
Chuck: Rusev’s stock has plummeted since he returned from injury and split on-screen with Lana earlier this year. He’s had a slight resurgence thanks to his Mutt and Jeff pairing with Aiden English. The Bulgarian Brute needs a win, and Randy Orton has already gotten his jollies on SmackDown. So, Rusev uderia, Rusev machka! Pick: Rusev
Scott: Randy Orton has ruined Rusev Day far too many times, so I’m going with the Bulgarian here. Orton has already gotten some revenge on his opponent, so it would be nice for WWE to give Rusev some love. Aiden English has complemented this feud well. It wouldn’t surprise me to see some interference on that end. Pick: Rusev
Aaron: I never know where WWE is going with either Rusev or Randy Orton, so I’ll probably get this one wrong. But Rusev needs to win, right? He can’t lose EVERY big match that he’s in. Rusev is always great, but the past few weeks with Aiden English have taken him to another level. So I’ll pick him, but I couldn’t be less confident about it. Pick: Rusev
>>MORE: 14 Things You Didn’t Know About WWE Superstar Randy Orton
WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff Match
Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin vs. The Hype Bros
Chuck: The Hype Bros don’t have much hype these days. This could be the match that drives the nail in their coffin and sets up a feud between Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley. Or do they both turn heel? Either way, change is coming and that doesn’t bode well for their chances. Plus, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin should be next in line for a tag title shot. Pick: Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin
Scott: We haven’t seen much of Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin the last few weeks on SmackDown Live. However, given the problems WWE has been teasing with Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley, I’ll go with American Alpha/World’s Greatest Tag Team hybrid. They teased something different for the Hype Bros, but haven’t followed through just yet. So, we could easily see a development with that as well. Pick: Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin
Aaron: This match is interesting not because of the result, which you have to think is etched in stone, but what the result will do to the Hype Bros. They’ve been teasing a change for a while now. It could be a heel turn for the team, or it could be a split. And if there’s a split, who would go heel between Ryder and Mojo? I could see Gable and Benjamin challenging for the titles after this, so expect them to win, and win fairly dominantly. Pick: Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin
WWE News & Notes
WWE is dusting off another popular WCW event from long ago. Next month’s NXT pay-per-view in Houston will be Takeover: WarGames. Traditionally, the WarGames match features two rings inside of a steel cage. It was announced the match will feature Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O’Reily) vs. Sanity (Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) vs. The Authors of Pain and Roderick Strong.
Jeff Hardy is expected to miss six to nine months following surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson is reporting Hardy will also have a torn labrum surgically repaired next week.
John Cena is no longer advertised to appear at Survivor Series in Houston. However, he is being promoted for shows on December 26 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, December 27 in Uniondale, New York, December 29 in Albany, New York, and a SmackDown-brand show December 30 in Tampa, Florida. As of this writing, Cena is also being promoted on the American Airlines Arena website for the live New Year’s Day edition of Monday Night RAW. However, he is not mentioned on WWE.com for that show.
Chuck Carroll is former pro wrestling announcer and referee turned sports media personality. He once appeared on Monday Night RAW when he presented Robert Griffin III with a WWE title belt in the Redskins locker room.
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Putin Dubiously Announces Withdrawal of Some Troops From Syria
Dwight L. Schwab Jr.
Tue March 15, 2016
What is Russian President Vladimir Putin up to now? On Monday he announced that he is instructing his armed forces to start pulling out of Syria.
Has he achieved what he wanted? Has he run out of money? Has he given Assad enough breathing space? Has he delivered more weapons to Assad? Has he embarrassed the U.S. enough?
Either world leaders don’t know yet, because they still seem to be pondering Vladimir Putin‘s announcement.Perhaps they just can’t believe how he has beaten them at their own game. Russians are master chess players.
It was only five months ago that he ordered the Russian military operation/occupation to strengthen Syrian President Bashar al-Assad‘s hold on Syria. Obama and other Western leaders apparently did not foresee that, but he pulled it off, achieved what he wanted, and now it is time to appear to pull back.
Putin announced his next move in a meeting in the Kremlin with his defense and foreign ministers. Taking a leaf out of G.W. Bush’s book, Putin said the mission has been accomplished, all objectives fulfilled. He said he wants a new emphasis on diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal in Syria.
Putin meets with his ministers. RT video screenshot.
Of course he does – he has achieved what he wanted.
So, does this mean Putin is pulling out , to leave Assad to his own devices?
No, not a chance!
Does it mean the end of Russian military influence in Syria?
Not only no, but hell no!
Putin did not set a deadline for Russian troop withdrawals, unlike his key adversary Barack Obama has repeatedly. Putin has important interests in the port of Tartous and at the Hmeymim airbase in Syria’s Latakia province. Russian forces will remain in those key installations. Putin will not desert Russia’s key bases in the region. Securing those bases has to be one of the main reasons he moved into Syria in the first place.
During his meeting with his ministers, Putin said “The effective work of our military created the conditions for the start of the peace process. I believe that the task put before the defense ministry and Russian armed forces has, on the whole, been fulfilled. With the participation of the Russian military, the Syrian armed forces and patriotic Syrian forces have been able to achieve a fundamental turnaround in the fight against international terrorism and have taken the initiative in almost all respects.”
Obama, Kerry and the UN may think this is the path to peace in Syria, but nothing much has changed. Vladimir Putin is a wily adversary to the West, and this move has helped him to secure his bases in the Middle East as well as poking his finger in the West’s eye. It is really not much different to what he did in eastern Ukraine and the Crimea, after NATO tried to steal Ukraine away from him.
Now, thanks to some inept foreign policy and a lot of Western dithering, Putin is portraying himself “the peacemaker.”
Putin: 2, The West : 0.
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Reliquary Fever: New and Selected Poems
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Publication Date: Oct 2010
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Reliquary Fever: New and Selected Poems gathers the work of Beckian Fritz Goldberg, one of her generation’s premiere voices and its fiercest proponent of a free imagination. From the beginning of her career and in all of her six acclaimed volumes, Goldberg’s poetry has rendered labels — narrative, meditative, lyric, experimental — irrelevant. It is quickened instead by the body as it experiences itself in an open environment: un-codified, stranded by longing and love and grief, defiantly caring in the midst of our violent cultural moment, at once creaturely and divine, precisely sensory, and somehow pluralized by every harrowing turn. With artfully conversational intensity her new poems extend her vision of an earthly cosmos that resurrects itself daily.
“In the new poems, Goldberg has not only perfected the art of the intensely and relentlessly perfect conclusion, she has elevated to perfection the art of looking back with unadulterated clarity.”
—Sima Rabinowitz, NewPages.com
Praise for Beckian Fritz Goldberg:
“These are wild poems but so perfectly controlled, cadenced, they make you feel at home in the world they build. And it’s an edgy world, sometimes frightening, a world to make you laugh and weep. Each time I read this book I find new turns: of splendid imaginative abilities, tasty diction, and beautiful noises. Read these poems aloud! Read them to your friends and neighbors, your children, strangers, your students, your teachers. Read them.”
—Thomas Lux
“. . . if Goldberg’s brilliantly anthropomorphized and frightening badlands of desire are the tragic life of our suburbs, then here’s a version of our extinction you’d better accept as published by fire on the pages of lament.”
—Norman Dubie
“Lie Awake Lake is made out of brilliance of thought, of heart and of language we find only in the truest poetry . . . it is as relentless and unmediated as if it was letters or diaries but it is song—come to give us human animals pleasure and to help us endure.”
—Jean Valentine
Beckian Fritz Goldberg
Beckian Fritz Goldberg holds an M.F.A. from Vermont College and is the author of six volumes of poetry. Her work has appeared widely in anthologies and journals including, The American Poetry Review, The Best American Poetry l995, Field, The Gettysburg Review, Harper’s, The Iowa Review, New American Poets of the 90’s and The Massachusetts Review. She has been awardedthe Theodore Roethke Poetry Prize, The Gettysburg Review Annual Poetry Award, The University of Akron Press Poetry Prize, the Field Poetry Prize, and a Pushcart Prize. Goldberg is currently Professor of English at Arizona State University. | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1057 |
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Posted by Joseph Knippenberg
Mere Commentator Russell D. Moore calls our attention to Wilfred M. McClay’s excellent review of Ramesh Ponnuru’s The Party of Death. The thrust of McClays’ review is that Ponnuru’s rights-based absolutism is in many respects insufficiently attentive to the emotional basis of our relationships, not to mention to the prudential judgments and figurative appeals required by successful politics. In McClay’s view, Ponnuru’s book has some real strengths, but also some significant weaknesses.
Above all else, he contends, it’s not clear that Ponnuru correctly describes and confronts the real challenge we face:
It is this commitment to radical individualism, this aspiration to human mastery, the godlike mastery of the sovereign will of those living here and now over all they survey and encounter, the ability to control and dictate the terms of existence, that distinguishes the so-called “party of death.” Such an aspiration is perhaps most ominously figured, not in the abortion industry, but in a different prospect, about which Ponnuru has surprisingly little to say: the very real possibility that our biogenetic mastery will give us the power to replace human procreation with the willful arts of manufacture, remaking our condition by engineering human life and “hybrid” forms of transhuman life.
Ponnuru is downright enthusiastic about the prospect of deriving pluripotent stem cells, for medical purposes, from certain nonviable, manufactured, human-like “biological entities” that carry the human genetic code but are not human embryos. What is more, he is surprisingly disdainful of critics who find such a prospect morally troubling. What, one wonders, if his concern were less exclusively focused on the narrow question of what constitutes embryo-killing, and more broadly on the ways that our readiness to destroy embryos is but one symptom of a larger problem, the way in which our ever-expanding exercise of our scientific powers of manipulation may be causing us to lose all sense of nature as a source of normative values? Such thoughts might have led to a more guarded conclusion. This is not to render a judgment about the specific procedures in question, except to say that they may themselves not be entirely morally unproblematic, even if they seem clearly preferable to embryo destruction. But it is to indicate a way in which Ponnuru’s overriding concern with the politics of abortion, and with an argument based on the natural rights of the individual human being, tilts his argument out of balance, and makes his book far less illuminating than it might have been. Natural rights, after all, have no authority apart from the larger authority of nature.
If this last statement is true (as I think it is), then a return to nature would take seriously some of the considerations I summarized above.
But I can’t adequately summarize the whole of McClay’s rich argument, which you’ll have to read for yourselves.
2:36 PM / December 9, 2006
Posted by Patrick Garrity
Residents of the Washington, DC area received a bit of sad news today. Venerable classical music radio station WGMS, a small island of civility, will likely meet its demise within the next few weeks. This in and of itself is not surprising. Classical music stations, especially those commercially owned, are a dying breed. It was only a matter of time before somebody with deep pockets snapped up this precious FM slot. WGMS already had been pushed out of its familiar place (103.5) into a weaker frequency band by a Washington Post media venture.
What is noteworthy is WGMS’s executioner: Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder. Snyder bought the station in order to further his growing sports-talk-Redskins radio empire. His current outlets have poor signal coverage in the Washington area and he had been looking to upgrade. In typical Snyder fashion, he overbid to be sure he closed the deal. “They made an offer that can’t be refused,” the Washington Post quotes an executive involved in the negotiations. “If someone wanted to buy your house and was willing to pay 50 percent more than it was worth, you’d do it.”
Do the names Deon Sanders, Bruce Smith, Steve Spurrier and Jeff George come to mind? To say nothing of Adam Archuleta, Andre Carter, Brandon Lloyd and Al Saunders.
Madison once wrote that he hoped never to have to choose between liberty and republican government; but if he did, he knew which one he would choose. I hope never to be forced to decide between classical music and football. I know how I would come down – I don’t blog on Bach – but Snyder makes the choice difficult.
When I first heard that Snyder, a wealthy young entrepreneur and lifelong Redskins fan, was going to buy the team in 1999 from the estate of Jack Kent Cooke, I thought it might be a good thing. That is, until I found out the source of Snyder wealth. I had assumed it came from something real, or at least quasi-real: technology, the dot.com boom, or maybe real estate. Uh, no.
OK, perfectly fine people work in advertising. But as I understand the story, after two or three business failures, Snyder, through hustle and chutzpah, assembled a paper advertising empire based on outsourcing and corporate acquisitions during the go-go 1990s. Then he actualized his virtual assets by selling out while the economy was still booming. Most of those assets (heavily leveraged) went into the purchase of the Redskins and their Stadium, for about $750 million.
Since then, Snyder has gone through five coaches. The team’s overall record is mediocre, even after he persuaded Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs to return. The Redskins have made the playoffs exactly once since Snyder’s first year. High-priced free agents, brought in well above market value, routinely prove to be busts. The draft has been disappointing. Ticket prices and amenities at FedEx field are out of sight.
So Snyder’s tenure has been disastrous, right? Not if you are his accountant. In 2005 the Redskins were valued at $1.3 billion, the highest in all American professional sports. More than the Yankees or the Cowboys and just below Manchester United. Snyder now looks to make a further killing through his Red Zebra Broadcasting Corporation, which is buying up radio stations in the mid-Atlantic as outlets for sports programming and live broadcasts of Redskins game. Sayonara WGMS.
A critical point – Snyder really is a die-hard Washington fan. He desperately wants to win. He is no Bill Bidwell – he spends money on the team and he’d spend more if the league allowed it. But Washington’s lack of success is surely no accident, even allowing for the vagaries of human fortune. The team’s direct and ancillary value skyrocketed because of Snyder’s promotional genius in a market with near-perfect brand loyalty (Redskins mania) – not because of the intrinsic, on-the-field value of the product. Snyder’s ethos seems to permeate the organization. And he refuses to hire and provide full authority to an experienced and knowledgeable front office type like the Colts’ Bill Polian. Every year there is a new plan, new faces, a new story, and virtually the same sorry results. To be sure, there are no guarantees in life or football. The highly-regarded Charlie Casserly, who Snyder pushed out as GM when he bought the team, was a complete bust in Houston’s front office.
Maybe Gibbs, a fine man and once a great coach, will turn it around next season. Maybe Snyder will decide to let professionals make the big decisions. Maybe the luck will turn.
Then I think about poor WGMS, a bug on the windshield of Snyder’s empire.
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The party of responsibility
This not particularly penetrating CT piece on the 2006 elections reminded me of Elizabeth Powers’s FT post that calls our attention to William Saletan’s plea to the Democrats to become the party of responsibility by embracing an expansion of federally-funded birth control. If this isn’t a double evasion of responsibility, then I don’t know what is.
More on Jeane
I have time, before I run out the door, to reprint here an excerpt from The Age of Reagan on how she came to the attention of the Gipper:
“The failure of the Carter administration’s foreign policy is now clear to everyone except its architects,” Jeane Kirkpatrick wrote bitterly in the fall of 1979 in her famous Commentary article “Dictatorships and Double Standards.” “The foreign policy of the Carter administration failed not for lack of good intentions,” Kirkpatrick continued, “but for lack of realism about the nature of traditional versus revolutionary autocracies and the relation of each to the American national interest.”
Kirkpatrick’s article was a sensation among political intellectuals—and also with Ronald Reagan. Several people passed the article along to Reagan. According to Kirkpatrick’s own account, Reagan’s principal adviser on national security issues, Richard Allen, handed Reagan a copy of the article shortly before Reagan boarded a plane in Washington to return to California. Reagan called Allen two hours later when he was changing planes in Chicago, asking Allen, “Who is he?” “Who is who?”, Allen replied. “Who is this Jeane Kirkpatrick?” “Well, first, he’s a she.” Reagan wrote to Kirkpatrick in December to praise the article. Your article, Reagan wrote, “had a great impact on me. . . Your approach is so different from ordinary analyses of policy matters that I found myself reexamining a number of the premises and views which have governed my own thinking in recent years.” If possible, Reagan closed, “I should very much like to have the opportunity to meet with you and to discuss some of the points you have raised.” Reagan’s critics assumed his interest in Kirkpatrick was another example of the derivative nature of his ideas. In this case, as in many others, Reagan was there first. Kirkpatrick’s argument, in one sentence, is that there is a qualitative and relevant distinction between totalitarian and authoritarian regimes. Kirkpatrick’s article was the first time many people had thought about the matter this way. Yet in 1977, two years before Kirkpatrick’s article, Reagan wrote in Orbis quarterly: "President Carter has also failed to take into consideration the difference between totalitarian and authoritarian governments. . . As a result, it has needlessly jeopardized good relations with several states which have been friendly to us and to their neighbors but whose governments have not behaved as we might wish in their internal policies."
In other words, Reagan saw a kindred spirit in Kirkpatrick. She, however, was less enamored. At that moment Kirkpatrick, a lifelong loyal Democrat, hoped for her own party’s revival, dismissing “this conservative Republican governor whom I have no interest in.” This attitude would soon change.
10:25 AM / December 8, 2006
Jeane Kirkpatrick, RIP
Last night at AEI’s annual trustees dinner, we toasted Jeane Kirkpatrick in absentia, not knowing that she had passed away just a few hours before. For most of the last five years I was lucky to be housed two doors down from her on the 11th floor, where we would have numerous brief wide-ranging conversations in the adjacent hallway connecting our suites. I’ll have more to say about her later--unfortunately I have to head off to Annapolis directly to give an afternoon speech at an environmental conference--but I am sure the blogosphere will take ample and proper note of her passing in the next few hours.
Jeane’s corner office on 11 now seems reserved for distinguished former UN ambassadors. I was informed yesterday that my new neighbor in the office starting January 1 will be none other than the worthy John Bolton.
One of the first people who made me aware of a neo-conservative approach to foreign policy was Jeane Kirkpatrick, who died yesterday. Her "Dictatorships and Double Standards" is a classic.
And her service at the U.N. reminds us of the importance of having a forceful advocate of American principles and interests in that position.
Update: In addition to the article linked above Commentary has posted a number of other Kirkpatrick pieces from its archives on the front page of its website.
Take THIS, Trans-Fat Fascists!
While New York City and other trendy enclaves attempt to ban frying in trans-fat, Jonah Goldberg helpfully directs our attention to a Texas eatery that serves--are your ready?--chicken-fried bacon!
Peter: I think we’ve found a reason for an Ashbrook road trip to Texas. (The steaks look pretty good, too.)
8:59 AM / December 8, 2006
Murder most foul?
Charles Krauthammer writes on this Litvinenko mischief and this reminds me to suggest to you that--if you like murder mysteries, spy novels, biographies of tyrants--you should really pay attention to all this. Very interesting and perfectly weird, with layers upon layers of meaning and possibilities. Since there are entirely too many article and news stories to link to (see Drudge on a daily basis), I will only do so if something exceptional is revealed (or seems to be revealed). For example, it seems that he converted to Islam just days before his death. How do you say amazing in Russian, I mean Arabic.
Scalia and Breyer debate
You can watch the video here and read Dahia Litwick’s account here. Here’s a taste of what Litwick can write when she’s not trying out for a place in the WaPo’s Style section:
Breyer says that if the only thing that matters is historical truths from the time of the Constitution, "we should have nine historians on the court." Scalia says, "It’s not my burden to prove originalism is perfect. It’s just my burden to prove it’s better than anything else." He adds that a court of nine historians sounds better than a court of nine ethicists.
Hat tip: SDP’s Ken Blanchard.
God on the (high school) quad
The WSJ’s Naomi Schaefer Riley writes sympathetically about Christian secondary schools.
10:22 PM / December 7, 2006
Speaking of Manliness . . .
Posted by Julie Ponzi
This sad story about a man who tragically sacrificed himself in order to try and save his family has been the subject of some interesting and, I think, good fascination out here in California. Dennis Prager talked about it this morning on his radio program, which happened to be on as I was driving my son to a field trip (to the Nixon Library). Prager mentioned that he thought this story was a good illustration for young men about what it means to be a man. I was quite proud of my little guy (now 5) because he perked up at hearing that and started questioning me about the details of the story--and usually he just tunes out the radio as we’re driving.
HREF="https://www.nixonfoundation.org/">The Nixon Library is, by the way, a great place to visit if you are out this way. It is beautifully decorated for Christmas with trees and ornaments from all over the world. But none of this interested my son as much as the tour of the Presidential helicopter and, of course, the massive model train exhibit. But my favorite is always the replica of the White House’s East Room. You can have all the castles and cathedrals of Europe--they’re nice--but there is just something about the White House that makes a person stand a little taller. And you could see that the room had that effect on the kids too as their boisterousness left them (at least for a few seconds) and they took in the majesty of the place.
Mansfield on Greatness and Democracies
Prof. Harvey Mansfield writes a thoughtful essay on the question of greatness in democracies. It ends on the following note: "We democrats need to know that democracy has both a towering need and a limited appetite for greatness." But it also reminds us--somewhere around the middle--that "[i]n displaying Socrates in speech and in action, Plato conveys to us that greatness does not necessarily consist of heroic exploits full of stress and drama. A philosopher can be great; a woman can be great." This is an essay very much worth reading, and pondering, and reading again. It is also an interesting read in light of his recent work on Manliness and, I think, connected to it.
Glenn Beck was the speaker for our Annual Dinner last Friday. You can hear his comments on MP3 format or on Real Audio. A lively and energetic character, one who means to show folks that we had better pay attention to the bad guys. And he did.
Today is of course Pearl Harbor Day--except it’s not, really, an official "Day" in the same sense as Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, etc; Franklin Roosevelt vetoed a bill passed during World War II on the grounds that we should not memorialize in that fashion the "Day of Infamy"—and the Los Angeles Times brings us the story of what is being described as the "final reunion" of Pearl Harbor survivors. I suspect it won’t literally be the last one; some of these fellows are quite vigorous souls (I know one slightly, the founder of this academic center), but the Times is right to brong our attention to their dwindling numbers.
Yes, there was a birthday party thrown for me by my former friends and staff. It was deeply embarrassing, but touching for a boy eternal. Many gifts, including a couple of large ones to the Center (thank you!!). Nice and silly and untrue things were said of me (and read from those who couldn’t be here), and for hours it seemed photos from my salad days were shown. The Ashbrooks seemed to enjoy the recollecting when my blood flowed and once my appetite was more to bread than stone. Wife and mother and half my brats were here, and I am only grateful that no one asked my mother to speak the truth for she would have, no doubt, told them all what a grieveous burden my birth was to her, and how wayward my infancy. I did come into this breathing world, more or less made up, on the 23rd of December, but the party was yesterday. Thank you all, and let’s end it. Oh, and one more thing: There is nothing wrong with either Jackie Gleason or Aristotle. Glad to be alive.
Give Me Oreos or (and?) Give Me Death
Posted by Peter Lawler
Thanks to our friends at Reason and Revelation, I have been alerted to "another new prohibitionism." New York City has banned foods made with trans fats, although they’re fine by the FDA. Do we have an inalienable right to eat dangerously? Or is it time for enlightened municipalities to take the lead in enhancing our health and safety--guided, of course, by the latest studies? Which do you fear more--Big Brother or the Big Sleep? Now I stopped eating Twinkies, Moon Pies, and such sometime ago, but it didn’t occur to me to make them illegal. When it came to banning smoking in public places, there was always the moderately, but far from completely, lame argument that others would be bothered or conceivably made sick by second-hand smoke. And I have to admit that I’m a bit more comfortable myself when nobody’s smoking. But I can’t imagine how it would hurt me to watch you scarf down a bag of cookies or chips, both of which are less disgusting than, say, sushi or tofu.
Happy Birthday Peter
It’s Peter Schramm’s birthday. I won’t say which one, in respect of his tender feelings on the subject, but I will allow as how it’s one of those significant ones that ends in a Zero.
My contribution to the birthday fest was some schtick, along the lines of: If "Peter Schramm" were a Jeopardy answer, what would the question be? Answer: "What is a cross between Jackie Gleason and Aristotle?" (500 points!.) Or, alternatively, you might say that Peter Schramm is what happens when you send Fred Flintstone to graduate school in political philosophy.
Peter may think that it is cruel, unkind, and inaccurate to call him fat, but let’s put it this way: when Peter steps on a cigarette, that sucker’s out.
Happy birthday Peter.
Another religion on campus case
This is getting tiresome. Phi Beta Conspirator David French calls our attention to this lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Georgia Pi chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX), also known as Brothers Under Christ, a Christian fraternity. Seems that the folks at UGA don’t want to extend official recognition to a student group that makes faith requirements of its members. I’ve written on this general issue here.
Let’s hope that our local Athenians come to their senses and recognize that religious freedom for students requires a little accommodation on their part.
Update: This article suggests that the University won’t voluntarily accommodate: "We will comply with the law whatever the courts may determine that to be," said UGA spokesman Tom Jackson.
Update #2: UGA has
done the right thing. I’d like to say that it was the threat of the op-ed (now revised) that the Atlanta paper was to run tomorrow, but I suspect it had a whole lot more to do with the ADF/CLS legal team and a faith-friendly Governor who appoints the Board of Regents and happens also to be an alumnus. I’ll link to my op-ed when it appears on-line.
Last Update: Not the title I would have given it, but here’s my AJC piece, as well as the paper’s story.
The Truth: Hillary Clinton is the Single Most Likely Person to Become Our Next President
Our cagey friend Dick Morris actually does a nice job explaining why Senator Clinton might well win AND why she shouldn’t. She will mobilize the single-female vote, bringing its turnout "to its proper ratio of the adult population." More generally, she will inspire a new kind of enthusiasm in the electorate. Besides, Bill will campaign for her.
But Ms. Clinton shouldn’t win, Dick goes on, precisely because she’s so different from her husband. Bill is comparatively moderate, flexible, and un-ideological; the truth is he was "a very good domestic-policy president." She "specializes in advocacy," is "obtuse" and "ham-handed," and "deeply believes in European-style socialism." Not only that: Bill is "most like Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Bush Sr.--feeling his way, acting with caution, and skeptical of all advice. She is more like LBJ, Nixon or Bush Jr.--determined to charge ahead and do what she thinks needs to be done, the torpedoes be damned."
My own view is that Dick is exaggerating these differences. But they do have considerable truth and make for good talking points for any Republican campaigning against her. And we can almost wish that the Constitution be changed so that Bill could run against her.
For the reasons Dick gives, Jonah Goldberg is just wrong to think liberal voters would regard Hillary as just a stale figure from the "holiday from history" that was the 1990s. Kerry and Gore are, in fact, yesterday’s boring news and have no chance; Obama’s prospects are uncertain. A big question: Is Senator Obama preferable to Senator Clinton from a good-government perspective?
Maryland gay marriage case
The oral arguments in an appeal of a decision overturning Maryland’s traditional marriage law, about which I wrote here, took place yesterday. You can listen to the oral arguments by clicking on Docket #44 here and read the main briefs here. Be forewarned, both briefs are extremely long; I haven’t had a chance to look at them yet.
“Prediction is very difficult ... especially about the future
A friend close to the Ashbrook Center writes to encourage me to elaborate on my preliminary prediction of a Florida win in the BCS Championship game: “I don’t mind that you say Florida might win (?!!?), but some readers do! . . . do what you have to do, let the logos lead you! Although I personally hope that the Buckeyes whip those Florida wimps like dogs!"
All right, then. I offered my unelaborated assessment on behalf of Florida after considerable hesitation -- and not only because I knew that many NLT readers would differ strongly. We are still more than a month away from the game itself. Ohio State will have been off for fifty-some days. Any firm prediction must wait until we see how the interregnum plays out. Predictions are stupid things anyway. As my Maine correspondent constantly tells me, anyone who predicts or bets on games for a living – especially with a point spread involved – is like a lawyer who has himself for a client. Did anyone seriously forecast a UCLA victory over USC? Peter Gammons is as good a baseball analyst as there is and yet I believe he missed on all but one of the major league baseball playoff series, including the World Series. Buckeye fans should take particular solace in my own near unblemished record of predictive failure – although the logic behind my erroneous picks is always impeccable.
The quote about predictions and the future, by the way is attributed variously to Niels Bohr . . . and Dan Quayle.
But I digress. My prediction, really a first impression, is this. When there is no glaring disparity in the level of talent – and I believe this is the case here – one looks to a first order to intangible factors, rather than to Xs and Os or match-ups. These factors weigh particularly heavy in the long layoff between the end of the regular season and a championship bowl game.
I believe Florida will come into the game with a serious chip on its shoulder. For the next five weeks its players will be asked constantly to justify their existence, to apologize for crashing the party. They will be told that at least half of the country thinks they are pretenders. Their scratchy performances and close wins will be hauled out on Sports Center and College Game Day as Exhibit A for the prosecution. Florida teams from the Spurrier era had to fight overconfidence and arrogance, internally (beginning with their coach) and from fans and alums. A different dynamic, that of righteous indignation against disrespect, may be at work this year. This anger manifests itself not only on game day but in the team’s focus during the weeks of preparation and especially the time after the teams arrive in Arizona. It’s more than the usual underdog factor. Mistake it not, Florida has talent. They players can call on their demonstrated resilience and ability to win close games, a sense that they command fortune having dodged so many potential disasters.
But this is only a first impression. Let me tell you why it may be wrong and must be kept open to revision. Ohio State is a well-balanced team without any major weakness that is easily exploited, except perhaps its run defense. It has explosive players on offense and special teams, a veteran QB, and an opportunistic defense. (Fred and the Unbiased Observer, in the Comments section, offer good succinct analyses.) Most important, the record says that Jim Tressel is a great, not just a good, big game coach. The too-tight Tresselball is usually not in evidence. This isn’t his first rodeo. He knows how to prepare as the favorite as well as the upstart.
On the other side of the equation, the early returns on Urban Meyer are not so clear. I liked Meyer a lot when he was at Utah. But this season, particularly in the last few weeks, he seemed wound too tight, too defensive, too whiny, too negative. That may be completely unfair. One doesn’t know how he relates to his players away from the cameras. But based on his public persona, one wonders how well Meyer will play the disrespect card with this team. And Xs and Os do enter the equation. After two years there still seems to be a serious mismatch between Meyer’s unusual (quirky?) hybrid offensive scheme and the skill set of his players, especially Chris Leak. As a result Florida suffers from too many turnovers and negative plays. I tend to think that the layoff will benefit Florida because Meyer will have time to work out a game plan that squares the circle. But that’s pure speculation. Ohio State’s defensive coaches will have time to think about schemes to blow up that offense and force turnovers when it gets too tricky for its own good.
Of course, all this will go on behind the scenes and will be perfectly obvious – to me – only after the fact.
So. If you don’t have a particular rooting interest, wait and watch. See how Urban Meyer and his team act as the game approaches. See how well the other Big 10 bowl teams fare relative to expectations. Use a pencil, not a pen. And don’t bet the rent on Ohio State if the spread is anything like 14 points.
Obama watch
Barack Obama spoke in New York yesterday, taking the opportunity also to meet with big potential donors. Assuming that he runs, there’s really little or no room for anyone other than HRC in the Democratic field. I suppose that someone could pick up the pieces after a "Mutually Assured Destruction" nuclear exchange between Obama and Clinton, but thus far they’ve been careful not to confront one another directly.
In any event, both can’t occupy the "center" of the Democratic Party; it will be interesting to see who will be first in attacking the other’s left flank.
Update: Here’s Obama’s disarming World AIDS Day speech, delivered at Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church. A representative passage:
Like no other illness, AIDS tests our ability to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes - to empathize with the plight of our fellow man. While most would agree that the AIDS orphan or the transfusion victim or the wronged wife contracted the disease through no fault of their own, it has too often been easy for some to point to the unfaithful husband or the promiscuous youth or the gay man and say "This is your fault. You have sinned."
I don’t think that’s a satisfactory response. My faith reminds me that we all are sinners.
My faith also tells me that - as Pastor Rick has said - it is not a sin to be sick. My Bible tells me that when God sent his only Son to Earth, it was to heal the sick and comfort the weary; to feed the hungry and clothe the naked; to befriend the outcast and redeem those who strayed from righteousness.
Living His example is the hardest kind of faith - but it is surely the most rewarding. It is a way of life that can not only light our way as people of faith, but guide us to a new and better politics as Americans.
For in the end, we must realize that the AIDS orphan in Africa presents us with the same challenge as the gang member in South Central, or the Katrina victim in New Orleans, or the uninsured mother in North Dakota.
We can turn away from these Americans, and blame their problems on themselves, and embrace a politics that’s punitive and petty, divisive and small.
Or we can embrace another tradition of politics - a tradition that has stretched from the days of our founding to the glory of the civil rights movement, a tradition based on the simple idea that we have a stake in one another - and that what binds us together is greater than what drives us apart, and that if enough people believe in the truth of that proposition and act on it, then we might not solve every problem, but we can get something meaningful done for the people with whom we share this Earth.
Note the way he blends the spiritual and the pragmatic, the philanthropic and the governmental. Someone is going to have to make an extraordinary effort to pin him down.
Update #2: E.J. Dionne, Jr., predictably,
gushes all over the AIDS speech, but doesn’t seem to see how it’s possible to work with a politician on one issue, but not vote for him. Evangelicals, even conservative ones, don’t have to be single-issue voters, but being pro-choice and voting down distinguished Supreme Court nominees, most likely largely for abortion-related reasons (are there any others in judicial nominations these days?), are rather substantial barriers to support.
Don’t pack those bags for Alberta just yet
Ted Morton didn’t win the Conservative Party leadership and provincial premiership in Alberta, perhaps because he was "too scary for Alberta".
Not the Ted I know, and not the Alberta I know. But as one article noted, there were lots of "instant Tories" mobilized to vote against him.
I await von Heyking’s take, and note that Ed Stelmach (the first Ukrainian premier of a Canadian province) apparently owes his election to Morton voters, and that some expect him to be offered a fairly significant cabinet post.
Liberaltarians?
The WaPo’s Sebastian Mallaby describes Brink Lindsey’s TNR proposal (unfortunately behind a subscription firewall) that libertarians migrate to the Democratic Party. Here’s a part of SM’s summary:
Would libertarians be more comfortable in the company of Democrats? On moral questions -- abortion, gay marriage, stem cell research -- clearly they would. But on economic issues, the answer is less obvious. For just as Republicans want government to restore traditional values, so Democrats want government to bring back the economic order that existed before globalization. As Lindsey puts it in his New Republic essay, Republicans want to go home to the United States of the 1950s while Democrats want to work there.
If Democrats can get over this nostalgia, there’s a chance that liberaltarianism could work. For the time has passed when libertarians could seriously hope to cut government: Much of what could be deregulated has been, and the combination of demographics, defense costs and medical inflation leaves no scope for tax cuts. As Lindsey himself says, the ambition of realistic libertarians is not to shrink government but to contain it: to cut senseless spending such as the farm program and oil subsidies to make room for the inevitable expansion in areas such as health.
If this is right, then the libertarians have two problems with the Republicans--social conservatism and corporate welfarism. Mallaby (and I guess Lindsey) want to claim that they’re both characteristic of the South (everyone’s favorite whipping region, even if they’re a little less nasty than, say, Jane Smiley was after the 2004 election). But let me note a few things. First, to the extent that the South has an "appetite" for government programs, that taste was developed when Democrats ruled the region. Second, many of the current clients for government subsidies that head southward are poor folk, who, unfortunately, still exist in relatively large numbers south of the Mason-Dixon line. I’d wager that many of those poor folk vote Democratic, just like their northern cousins. Third, many southern Republicans were once northern Republicans (Newt Gingrich was from Pennsylvania, John Linder from Minnesota, and Tom Price from Michigan, to name three current and former members of Congress from the Atlanta area). Again, I don’t see any of them as great supporters of needless government spending.
While I might correct myself when I actually have the opportunity to read the article, I suspect that the real reason Lindsey and his fellow libertarians are making eyes at the Democrats is that they care more about the social issues with which Republicans are identified than they actually do about small government. The Democratic liberationist agenda (which includes liberating science, for example) will mandate bigger government to free us from all social and natural constraints, and then to deal with the inevitable fall-out of that freedom from constraint.
Where will the libertarians go then?
For what it’s worth, I’ve discussed other things Lindsey has said here and here.
Update: Here’s Lindsey’s piece, in toto (thanks to Jonah Goldberg for the pointer). It is, as I thought, a version of big government libertarianism: the promotion of individual autonomy will require some big-time expenses, and the cost of doing business with Democrats will be quite substantial:
We can have true social insurance while maintaining fiscal soundness and economic vibrancy: We can fund the Earned Income Tax Credit and other programs for the poor; we can fund unemployment insurance and other programs for people dislocated by capitalism’s creative destruction; we can fund public pensions for the indigent elderly; we can fund public health care for the poor and those faced with catastrophic expenses.
The remainder of the paragraph departs from realism inasmuch as it seems to forget that he’d addressing the party that can’t resist demagoguing on social security and Medicare:
What we cannot do is continue to fund universal entitlement programs that slosh money from one section of the middle class (people of working age) to another (the elderly)--not when most Americans are fully capable of saving for their own retirement needs. Instead, we need to move from the current pay-as-you-go approach to a system in which private savings would provide primary funding for the costs of old age.
Where were the libertarians like Lindsey when GWB was spending his 2004 "mandate" on social security reform...resisted tooth and nail, of course, by the Democrats?
One last point: Lindsey seems to have forgotten, as have most of his libertarian colleagues, that self-reliance requires character, and that character has to be cultivated. It isn’t the product of the "autonomous individual," as if, somehow, we produce our own character. It comes from a community that recognizes and upholds limits and responsibilities. Autonomous individuals who think of nothing but autonomy (modern libertarians, apparently, unlike their predecessors who may well have respected the need for certain socially-enforced limits, and hence could make common cause in a conservative fusion) are as likely to be (nay, more likely to be) subjects of a gentle despotism as they are to be genuinely "rugged" individuals.
By the way, Jonah G. is
promising to write about this.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Complaints
As you might assume from reading my previous posts, I approve the selection of Florida to meet Ohio State in the BCS title game. I won’t review all the complaints about the BCS or the very reasonable arguments on behalf of Michigan. My logic: in the absence of a post-season playoff, the conference races constitute the playoffs and filter out the contenders. Michigan had its chance in conference and lost to Ohio State. Florida won the SEC and among the other major conference champions (USC, Wake Forest, Oklahoma, and Louisville), the Gators have the best resume. Even that is debatable, of course, as Louisville had just one loss and Oklahoma was robbed at Oregon. But we are where we are. If not quite the infamous old Polish Constitution, not far away.
For those who think that this game will be a blowout given Florida’s uneven performance during much of the season – perhaps. Ohio State is indeed very good. But Buckeye fans remember that many experts gave little chance to the underdog in the 2003 title game (2002 season), in the face of the multi-talented juggernaut from “the U.” My early pick is Florida.
Perhaps lost in all the shouting is the accomplishment of Wake Forest, which will play Louisville in the Orange Bowl. The Demon Deacons had not won an ACC championship in 35 years. Even perennial doormat Duke (under Steve Spurrier) had managed a title during that time. Wake Forest has one of the smallest undergraduate enrollments among the Division I-A football schools (4,000) – which fact, unless you are Notre Dame (8,000), means a significant limit on the alumni and fan base that underwrite the big-time programs. Everything fell into place this year for Coach Jim Grobe, despite a number of key injuries. The ACC had a down year. The ball bounced the right way at the right time. The close games – and most of them were close, including a one-point win at home against Duke – fell into place. One suspects that this will be a blip on the radar rather than a trend, as the big time programs (Florida State, Miami) reload and as Butch Davis takes hold at North Carolina. But the story holds out hope for the little guys of the world.
The Pope Didn’t Back Down in Turkey: Rat Choice Theory--Part 14
RJN explains that his primary purpose was to show his solidarity with the beseiged Patriarch Bartholomew I. The two Christian leaders made it clear together what Europe should require of Turkey as a condition of its admission to the EU: Genuine genuine devotion to and protection of religious liberty and the other inalienable rights of human persons. Otherwise Europe IS nothing at all.
Dick Morris (Sort of) Hearts Huckabee
Here’s the judgment of the man who’s been trying to reinvent himself as a master of conservative strategy. If conservative Republicans are forced to go to the bottom of the barrel in 2008, Morris claims, they’ll find Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
(He ended up at the bottom after losing so much fat that he can no longer float at the top.) "Huck," his friends say, is more articulate and passionate than Brownback on "life" and related issues. After all, he’s a former Baptist minister and president of the Arkansas Baptist Convention (Dick mistakenly says Southern Baptist Convention). He also turned his massive victory over his own massiveness into advocacy for fitness and preventive health care policies, which evangelicals (and Catholics like Gary Seaton) sort of like. All I can say for sure now is that Dick is strangely attracted to Governors of Arkansas. I really do like Huckabee, I think, but I don’t heart him yet. | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1061 |
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Kivalliq January 2019 in review: Students record songs; hamlet takes control; nursing shortage
by Darrell Greer January 7, 2020 January 7, 2020
Bantam gold
Rankin Inlet/Winnipeg
Kadin Eetuk’s goal with less than a minute to play propelled the Rankin Rock to a 1-0 win over the Selkirk Fisherman and the Bantam A1 Division championship at the Winnipeg Jets Challenge Cup tournament in Winnipeg on Dec. 30.
Rankin’s A1 Division featured Selkirk and eight teams from Winnipeg.
The Rock were in the middle bracket of the tournament, which also featured action in bantam AAA, AA, A2 and A3 divisions.
Students record songs
Rankin Inlet
Grade 7 and 8 students took part in the Four Directions Project led by Darkspark – a not-for-profit arts organization that uses songwriting and recording to engage youth and promote cross-cultural understanding – at Maani Ulujuk Ilinniarvik (MUI) in Rankin Inlet in December.
The program helps participating youth discover how colonial prejudices and stereo prejudices were created, are maintained and may be broken.
Hamlet takes control
Arviat’s hamlet council announced the creation of the Nalauttaq Fund to replace the Bingo lottery system that was in place.
Mayor Bob Leonard said the fund was created so that hamlet council can support grant funding to support various community-based volunteer groups.
He said hamlet council will, through an application process, award grant funding four times per year to successful applicants.
Naujaat
Naujaat’s annual holiday activities were all about Christmas spirit, a sense of community, quality time with the family, a few good laughs with friends and neighbours, and taking the time to really celebrate life, said then SAO Rob Hedley.
He said those who happened to win a few times during the eight days of games and activities, or had their ticket pulled on New Year’s Eve received a prize.
Students at Tuugaalik High School picked-up in 2019 right where they left off in 2018 – busy, creative and recognized.
The students began their Christmas holidays on a festive note when, on Dec. 12, school staff members distributed the Christmas gifts donated to them by the Lion’s Club of Edmonton and Bev Mitchell on behalf of Hands Up Canada in Toronto, Ont.
Peddling their wares
Baker Lake/Rankin Inlet
The Nunavut Development Corp. (DevCorps) outlets of Ivalu Ltd. in Rankin Inlet and Jessie Oonark Centre in Baker Lake completed their second year of bringing their wares to the masses by spending afternoons at the Meliadine gold mine site near Rankin Inlet and the Meadowbank gold mine near Baker Lake.
Nursing shortage
There is no magic bullet to solve the problem of nursing shortages in communities across Nunavut, said Arviat North Whale Cove MLA John Main in January.
Main, speaking to Arviat nurses being terribly overworked due to a shortage of staff and a nasty flu bug on the go, said the staffing-and-capacity issues at the Arviat health centre are nothing new, and the nurse shortage is very concerning for local residents.
Qajaq boost
Chesterfield Inlet
The qajaq program at Victor Sammurtok School (VSS) received another boost with the covering of five new qajaqs in Chesterfield Inlet in January.
Dustin Issaluk works sewing the cover of one of the new additions to the qajaqing program at Victor Sammurtok School in Chesterfield Inlet on Jan. 11, 2019. Photo courtesy of Glen Brocklebank
The qajaqs were built this past May by VSS students and staff members, and students from Grade 9 to Grade 12 worked on sewing the new covers for the qajaqs from Jan. 7 to Jan. 10.
Apology given
The long-awaited apology to the Ahiarmiut for their forced relocations by the federal government from 1949 to 1959 finally happened in Arviat on Jan. 22 when federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Carolyn Bennett publicly apologized to the Ahiarmiut on behalf of the Government of Canada.
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August 4, 2020 Kimberly Redmond County, Trenton 2 comments
As New Jersey’s rate of COVID-19 transmission continues to climb, Gov. Phil Murphy said the state is tightening the cap on indoor gatherings and will continue to hold off on allowing restaurants to offer dining service inside.
During his Aug. 3 media briefing, the governor reported that the rate “is now more than double where it was a few weeks ago,” and urged residents to “get it together – and fast.”
As of Aug. 3, the cumulative number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey reached 182,614 with 264 new cases. Statewide, 10 new deaths were reported. Of the total death count, 13,971 are confirmed COVID-19 fatalities and 1,875 are reported as probable.
Rate Rises
New Jersey’s transmission rate – which measures the rate each new case leads to how many additional cases – rose to 1.48%, which is higher than it was when the state was at its peak of the pandemic in April.
“Until we begin to see the number of cases decrease – not just for one day, but over at least a 7-day trend – and our rate of transmission drop appreciably over a sustained period of time, these new restrictions on indoor gatherings will remain in place,” he said.
On July 31, the governor warned he may walk back some reopening measures if the upward trend continued, saying that the state is “standing in a very dangerous place.” The following day, he extended New Jersey’s State of Emergency declaration for another 30 days.
Indoor Capacities Revised
Until further notice, indoor gatherings are now limited to 25% of a room’s capacity, with a maximum of 25 persons, down from 100, Murphy announced.
“We know that there are many more of you who’ve been responsible in your actions and who’ve taken your civic duties to help us defeat COVID-19 seriously. Unfortunately, the actions of a few knuckleheads leave us no other course,” he said.
Weddings, funerals, memorial services and religious and political activities protected under the First Amendment may continue under the current rules – limited to 25% of a room’s capacity, but with a maximum of 100 persons.
Outdoor gatherings remain capped at 500 people.
Restaurants Warned
Following report of restaurants allowing patrons to dine inside by open windows, Murphy is reminding business owners of the current outdoor-only rule.
According to New Jersey State Police Col. Patrick Callahan, police responded to two restaurants over the weekend where indoor service was offered and people were inside, with no masks and not social distancing. One of the establishments had a self-service buffet available, too, he said.
Murphy said, “To be clear: Unless your restaurant has open sides that amount to AT least two of your four outer walls, you cannot seat and serve diners inside your premises. You can only serve diners outdoors.”
“It all comes down to this: The only way we can get to where we want to be with indoor activities is if everyone plays by the rules and no one tries to make end-runs around them. This is not a game. This is about public health and safety,” he said.
‘Meaningful’ Jump
New Jersey’s rate of transmission (1.48%) has nearly doubled in the six weeks since the state moved to Stage 2 of its reopening.
During the strictest period of New Jersey’s lockdown, the rate of transmission fellow below 1% for weeks.
Murphy called it a “meaningful” jump, saying officials believe “some of this increase is attributable to indoor house parties we’ve been seeing across the state.” He specifically mentioned a party in Middletown that led to 60 cases reported in teenagers and a gathering on Long Beach Island that infected more than three dozen lifeguards.
New Jersey’s positivity rate for tests from July 30 is 1.88% and daily infection rate is 2%, two other data sets officials say they are using to track whether the outbreak is being contained and to guide if restrictions should be tightened or eased.
Murphy did not comment on whether New Jersey is on the cusp of another round of shutdowns, but said he believed limiting the size of indoor gatherings was “a pretty meaningful step.”
“We’ll sit with that for the time being and monitor it,” he said.
In North Jersey, Essex County has the most total confirmed deaths (1,861), followed by Bergen at 1,786, Hudson with 1,334, Passaic at 1,334, Morris at 679, Sussex at 158 and Warren with 157.
In regards to probable deaths, Bergen has 255, Essex has 243, Hudson has 169, both Passaic and Morris at 151, Sussex has 37 and Warren has 14.
Bergen Tops County Case Count
Bergen has the most cumulative cases in the state with 20,521, followed by Essex at 19,526, Hudson at 19,511, Middlesex at 17,713, Passaic at 17,493, Union at 16,575, Ocean at 10,459, Monmouth at 10,117, Camden at 8,357, Mercer at 8,042, Morris at 7,156, Burlington at 5,831, Somerset at 5,190, Atlantic at 3,393, Cumberland at 3,240, Gloucester at 3,097, Warren at 1,330, Sussex at 1,307, Hunterdon at 1,137, Salem at 871 and Cape May at 810.
Another 646 cases are still under investigation to determine where the person resides.
Hospitalization Rates
Officials reported 738 patients are hospitalized, as of Aug. 3. The north tier had 294 patients hospitalized, the central 258 and the south 186.
Of those hospitalized, 144 are in intensive care units and 49 on ventilators, while 40 patients were discharged.
The racial breakdown of COVID-19 deaths was 53.30% White, 19.40% Hispanic, 18.50% Black, 5.40% Asian and 3.40% another race, according to state data.
In regards to the underlying disease of those who have passed: 57.3% had cardiovascular disease, 44.4% diabetes, 32.4% other chronic diseases, 18.1% neurological conditions, 14.6% chronic renal disease, 9.8% cancer and 17.3% chronic lung disease.
A census of ages for confirmed deaths shows 47% of deaths are of those 80 year old and up, 32.50% in the range of 65-80, 15.90% between 50-65, 4.30% under the age of 49 and .40% for the 18 to 29 range.
Health officials noted currently 288 long-term care facilities are reporting at least one case of COVID-19, accounting for a total of 24,790 of the cases, broken down between 13,197 residents and 7,114staff.
Cumulatively, 610 long-term care facilities reported cases infecting 24,790 residents and 12,950 staff, for a total of 37,740.
Of the total death count tied to long-term care facilities, 6,732 were residents and 121 were staff members.
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it’s time we, here in NJ and elsewhere in US, started charging those who ignore masks and distancing with criminal offenses, ranging all the way up to premeditated manslaughter.
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January 17, 2017 January 17, 2017 Lynn Scott
Heads Up! Equestrian Canada to Implement Ground-Breaking Athlete Concussion Protocols
Ottawa, ON, Dec. 14, 2016 – Equestrian Canada (EC) has become one of the first national governing bodies for sport in Canada to release official, sport-specific guidelines on return-to-play protocols for athlete concussions.
“Parachute congratulates Equestrian Canada in creating a Return-to-Play protocol that will help educate and monitor concussion in their sport,” said Pamela Fuselli, Interim CEO of Parachute, a national charitable organization in Canada dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.
EC’s concussion-related Accidents & Return-to-Play rule will come into effect Jan. 1, 2017 for all EC sanctioned competitions in Canada.
“When concussion occurs, it is of the utmost importance that they be recognized and that we limit athletes’ exposure to another potential concussion soon after the first,” said Dr. Rob Stevenson, a Canadian Olympian in eventing who was appointed FEI National Safety Officer for Canada in 2012 and was part of the concussion working group led by EC Head of Sport Science, Jessica Dilliott. Additional members of the working group included EC Manager of Technical Development, Rachel Huebert, Jan Stephens, Jane Tidball, Chris Pack, Doug Orr, Anne Welch and Fran McAvity.
“Though we acknowledge that equestrian sports have an inherent risk in participation, we recognize that there is no need to increase risk unnecessarily,” continued Dr. Stevenson. “Wearing an approved helmet reduces the risk of serious head injuries, but does not reduce the risk of concussion. Through these concussion protocols, Equestrian Canada has established a thorough framework for the education, recognition and management of concussions.”
Key components of the new Accidents & Return to Play rule will include the following:
In the event of a fall/accident where a concussion can be reasonably suspected, the competitors must receive medical clearance by qualified medical personnel onsite before continuing to compete.
The competitor is solely responsible for ensuring the onsite medical assessment takes place. Should a competitor refuse to be evaluated, they will be disqualified from the competition.
If onsite qualified medical personnel suspect a concussion or believe the competitor may be at risk of concussion due to the nature of the fall or impact, the competitor will be suspended from competition and placed on a Medical Suspension List until medically released.
Competitors will remain on the EC Medical Suspension List until they submit an EC Return to Play Form, signed by a licensed physician, to EC.
No competitor shall compete at EC sanctioned competitions while on the EC Medical Suspension List and competition organizers may refuse entry to anyone currently on the list.
“We will now be able to track the incidence of concussions at EC sanctioned competitions in Canada,” explained Dr. Stevenson. “In addition, the implementation of a concussion-related educational program will allow us to seek to reduce the risk of the potentially devastating Second Impact Syndrome, as well as assist concussed athletes return safely to the sport through return-to-play guidelines.”
The full Accidents & Return to Play rule will be available in the 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section A, General Regulations, Article 101, to be published in January 2017.
Questions regarding EC Rules can be directed to:
E-mail: rules@equestrian.ca
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17.00 Austria v Hungary (Group F)
One hundred years ago this match could not have happened as, at that time, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was still very much intact. So we need to ‘thank’ the first world war for seeing to the dissolution of the once powerful political bloc, hence allowing Austria and Hungary to operate as two separate entities and face off against each other in this tournament, 88 years after the empire collapsed.
All that being said, it looks like Austria will emerge victorious from this battle of a former union. They have been variously described as this summer’s dark horses, or, more annoyingly, the hipster’s choice. In more mundane terms, it literally means that they have a team that is better than most with a system that’s effective and well-understood by the players. They also have one of Europe’s most talented players in Bayern Munich’s David Alaba although his role in the national team is in midfield rather than defense.
Hungary finished third in their qualifying group, the same group that Northern Ireland came first in. An early loss to that team saw a change in management and what turned out to be a successful charge up the table. Zoltan Gera apart, the Hungarians don’t have many standout names in their squad but are an organized and disciplined team and by all accounts are set piece specialists. Shades of Greece in Euro 2004, perhaps?
One assumes that Austria will expect to win this game but Hungary won’t be singing from the same hymn sheet. A price of 3/4 seems to be the best for an Austrian win but 11/4 from 888Sport for a draw is worth some thought.
20.00 Portugal v Iceland (Group F)
When people speak about Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be the only player from the squad that people will focus on. However, as prominent and enveloping as his presence is, this is far from a one man team as cursory glance at their squad will tell you. They have a seasoned and, eh, physical set of defenders (we’re looking at you, Messrs.’ Pepe and Alves), serious power and skill in midfield with the likes of Moutinho, Carvalho & Sanches and Ronaldo up top where he is assisted by one of Nani, Quaresma and Eder. Portugal are a serious team.
According to some rudimentary maths, the population of Iceland could fit into the Greater London area 25 times over, which is to say that theirs is a small country. The same could seemingly be said of their goal mouth during the qualifying campaign as they managed to keep six clean sheets throughout. Swnasea’s Gylfi Sigurdsson is perhaps their best known, most talented player and much of their attacking play will go through him. They will form a compact unit in defense but will not look to be overly conservative with this approach either and do carry offensive threat.
Iceland, much like Northern Ireland, have been one of the feel good stories coming into this tournament but one suspects that they have a chance of going further in this competition than their southern counterparts. One rather suspects that any points they do pick up will come in games 2 & 3, however, as Portugal are the better team and have the players to do some serious damage. Portugal to win at 7/12 from MarathonBet is currently the best price going.
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(4) We reserve the right to increase the agreed price for volumes not yet delivered if circumstances occur due to a change in the raw materials and/or economic situation which significantly increase the cost of producing and/or purchasing the product concerned from the time the prices were agreed. In this case the Customer may cancel the orders concerned within two weeks of notification of the price increase.
III. Payment and offsetting
(1) Unless otherwise agreed or otherwise stated in our invoices, the purchase price shall be payable immediately after delivery without discount in such a way that we can dispose of the amount on the due date. The Purchaser shall bear the costs of the payment transaction. The Purchaser may offset payment only against uncontested or legally established receivables; the same shall apply to the exercise of rights of retention.
(2) If the term of payment is exceeded or in the event of default of payment, we shall charge interest in the amount of 8 percentage points above the basic interest rate of the European Central Bank unless higher interest rates are agreed. We reserve the right to assert further claims for damages caused by default.
(3) The Purchaser shall be deemed to be in default of payment at the latest 10 days after our receivable becomes payable without the need for a demand note.
(4) If it becomes clear after conclusion of the contract that our payment claim is at risk due to the Purchaser’s inability to pay, our rights under § 321 of the German Civil Code (BGB) (objection of uncertainty) shall apply. We shall then also be entitled to demand immediate payment of all unexpired claims arising out of the ongoing business relationship with the Purchaser. The objection of uncertainty shall also extend to all further outstanding supplies and services in connection with the business relationship with the Purchaser.
(5) All agreed discounts shall relate only to the invoice value excluding freight and are conditional on the full payment of all due liabilities of the Purchaser at the time of discounting. Unless otherwise agreed, the discount terms shall begin from the invoice date.
(6) We shall be entitled to offset all claims due to us from the Purchaser against all claims due, for whatever legal reason, to the Purchaser from us.
IV. Securities
(1) We shall be entitled to the standard type and scope of securities for our receivables, including to the extent that they are conditional or limited.
V. Execution of deliveries, delivery periods and deadlines
(1) Our supply obligation shall be conditional upon the correct and punctual supply of goods to us unless we are responsible for the incorrect or delayed supply of goods caused by us.
(2) Details of delivery periods shall be approximate. Delivery periods shall begin on the date of our order confirmation and shall only apply subject to the timely clarification of all details of the order and punctual fulfillment of all obligations of the Purchaser, such as the obtaining of all official certificates, the issue of letters of credit and guarantees or the payment of advances.
(3) Delivery periods and deadlines shall refer to the time of dispatch ex works or ex stocks. If the goods cannot be dispatched on time for reasons beyond our control, delivery periods and deadlines shall be deemed to have been met on notification of readiness for shipment.
(4) Events of force majeure shall entitle us to defer delivery for the duration of the hindrance plus a reasonable start-up period. The same shall apply when said events occur during an existing delay. Force majeure is deemed to include currency, trade policy and other sovereign measures, strikes, lockouts, operational disturbances beyond our control (e.g. fire, machine breakdowns, roll breakage, raw material or energy shortages), transportation route obstructions, delays to import/customs clearance and any other circumstances whatsoever beyond our control which make delivery difficult or impossible. It is immaterial whether said circumstances arise at our company, the supplier plant or a sub-supplier. If one of the aforesaid events makes the execution of the contract unreasonable for one of the parties, in particular if the execution of the contract is delayed to an extent that is unreasonable for one of the parties by more than 6 months, said party can cancel the contract.
(5) If the delivery periods are not met, the Purchaser’s rights under §§ 281, 323 BGB shall only apply if the Purchaser sets us an appropriate period for delivery expressly stating – at variance with §§ 281, 323 BGB – that the Purchaser will refuse the delivery after expiry of said period; after expiry of the period without delivery, claims for fulfillment shall be excluded
(6) In the event of delayed performance we shall bear liability in accordance with Section XII. for damages caused by the delay for which the Purchaser provides evidence. We shall inform the Purchaser immediately of the term of the delay. On gaining knowledge of the term of the delay, the Purchaser shall immediately inform us of the anticipated amount of damages caused by the delay. If the anticipated amount of damages exceeds 20% of the value of the volume affected by the delayed delivery, the Purchaser shall be obligated to immediately make corresponding hedge purchases, if appropriate to utilize hedge purchase opportunities identified by us, while withdrawing from the contract for the volume affected by the delayed delivery; in this case the additional costs of the hedge purchase and the damages caused by the delay in the interim period shall be reimbursed by us on presentation of evidence. If the Purchaser fails to meet his damage minimization obligations in accordance with the above paragraph,
our liability for damages verifiably caused by delay shall be limited to 50% of the value of the volume affected. This shall not affect Section XII.
(7) The Purchaser may withdraw from the contract without notice if the entire delivery becomes impossible for us prior to the transfer of risk. In addition, the Purchaser may withdraw from the contact if part of the delivery for a purchase order becomes impossible and the Purchaser has a justified interest in rejecting the partial delivery.
If this is not the case, the Purchaser shall pay the agreed price for the partial delivery. The same shall apply in the event of incapacity on our part. Otherwise Section XII shall apply.
VI. Reservation of title
(1) All delivered goods shall remain our property (reserved property) until all claims have been fulfilled, including in particular the outstanding balance claims due to us in the framework of the business relationship (reservation of balance) and claims established unilaterally by the insolvency administrator in the course of his duties. This shall also apply to future and conditional claims, e.g. from accepted notes, and also such cases where payments are made on specifically designated claims. This reservation of balance shall finally expire on payment of all receivables covered by this reservation of balance still outstanding at the time of payment. We are entitled to assign our payment claims vis-à-vis the Purchaser.
(2) With regard to the treatment and processing of reserved property, we shall be deemed to be manufacturer in the meaning of § 950 BGB without being committed in any way. The treated or processed goods shall be regarded as reserved property in the meaning of clause No. 1. If the Purchaser processes, combines or mixes the reserved property with other goods, we shall obtain co-ownership in the new goods in the proportion of the invoiced value of the reserved property to the invoiced value of the other goods used. If, by such combining or mixing, our ownership expires, the Purchaser hereby transfers to us his ownership rights to the new goods in proportion to the invoice value of the reserved property and shall keep them in safe custody for us free of charge. Our co-ownership rights shall be regarded as reserved property in the meaning of clause No. 1.
(3) The Purchaser may sell the reserved property only within the normal course of his business in accordance with his normal business terms and provided he is not in default of payment and provided also that he reserves title and transfers to us any claims arising out of the resale in accordance with clauses No. 4 to 6. The Purchaser shall not be entitled to dispose of the reserved property in any other way. Use of the reserved property to fulfill contracts for work and labor shall also be deemed to be resale in the meaning of this Section VI.
(4) The Purchaser hereby assigns to us any claims resulting from the resale of the reserved property together with all securities which the Purchaser acquires for the claims. Such claims shall serve as security to the same extent as the reserved property itself. If the reserved property is resold by the Purchaser together with other goods not purchased from us, any claims resulting from such resale shall be assigned to us in the ratio of the invoiced value of the reserved property to the invoiced value of the other goods sold. In the case of resale of goods in which we have co-ownership rights according to clause No. 2, the assignment shall be limited to the part which corresponds to our co-ownership rights.
(5) The Purchaser shall be entitled to collect any claims receivable resulting from the resale. This right shall expire if revoked by us, at the latest in the event of default of payment or filing for bankruptcy. We shall exercise our right of revocation only if it becomes evident after conclusion of the contract that payment resulting from this contract or other contracts with the Purchaser is jeopardized by Purchaser’s inability to pay. At our request, the Purchaser shall immediately inform his customers of such assignment and furnish us with the documents needed to collect the claims. In no case is the Purchaser authorized to assign the claims.
(6) The assignment of claims receivable resulting from the resale is not permissible unless the assignment takes place in the form of a genuine factoring transaction of which we are notified and in which the factoring proceeds exceed the value of our secured receivable. Our receivable shall fall due immediately upon crediting of the factoring proceeds.
(7) The Purchaser shall inform us immediately of any seizure or any other attachment by a third party. The Purchaser shall bear any costs necessary to suspend such seizure or attachment or return the reserved property insofar as such costs are not reimbursed by a third party.
(8) Should the Purchaser default in payment, we shall be entitled to take back the reserved property and to enter for this purpose the Purchaser’s premises. The same shall apply should it become evident, after the conclusion of the contract, that payment resulting from this contract or other contracts with the Purchaser is jeopardized by the Purchaser’s inability to pay. If the reserved property is taken back, this shall not be regarded as withdrawal from the contract. The provisions of the insolvency code shall remain unaffected.
(9) Should the total invoiced value of the existing securities exceed the secured claims including ancillary claims (interest, costs, etc.) by more than 50%, we shall be obligated, at Purchaser’s request, to release securities in the corresponding amount at our discretion.
VII. Grades, dimensions and weights
(1) Unless otherwise agreed, grades and dimensions shall comply with the DIN/EN standards and material specifications applying at the time the contract is concluded, or in the absence of these with standard commercial practice. Deviations in grade, dimension and weight shall be permissible in accordance with DIN/EN or prevailing practice. References to standards, such as DIN/EN or their components such as material specifications, plant test certificates and testing standards, and details of grades, dimensions, weights and applicability shall not be regarded as assurances or guarantees, nor shall declarations of conformity, manufacturer declarations and corresponding marks such as CE and GS.
(2) The weights measured by us or our supplier shall apply. The weighing note shall serve as a record of the weight. Insofar as legally permissible, weights can be measured without weighing according to standards. The standard additions/reductions shall not be affected (commercial weights). Quantities, coil numbers, etc. indicated in the shipment paper shall be nonbinding with regard to goods charged by weight. Unless goods are normally weighed individually, the total weight of each shipment shall apply. Discrepancies against the calculated individual weights shall be distributed equally over all the individual weights.
VIII. Acceptance testing
(1) If an acceptance test has been agreed, it shall take place at the supplier-plant or in our warehouse immediately after notification of acceptance readiness. The Purchaser shall bear the personnel costs of acceptance testing, the material/equipment costs of acceptance testing shall be charged in accordance with our price list or the price list of the supplier plant.
(2) If, for reasons beyond our control, the acceptance test is not carried out, not carried out in good time or not carried out in full, we shall be entitled to ship the goods without acceptance testing or to store them at the expense and risk of the Purchaser and to invoice them to him.
IX. Shipment, transfer of risk, packaging, partial delivery
(1) We shall determine the route and mode of shipment as well as the forwarder and freight carrier.
(2) Goods reported ready for shipment in accordance with the contract must be collected immediately, otherwise we shall be entitled, after issuing a demand note, to ship or store the goods at our discretion at the expense and risk of the purchaser and to issue an immediate invoice. The legal provisions on default of acceptance remain unaffected.
(3) If, for reasons beyond our control, transport via the planned route or to the planned destination in the planned time is impossible or severely impeded, we shall be entitled to deliver via a different route or to a different destination; the additional costs incurred shall be borne by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall be given the opportunity to comment in advance.
(4) On handover of the goods to a forwarder or freight carrier, though no later than on the goods’ departure from the warehouse or supplier plant, the risk, including that of confiscation of the goods, for all transactions, including franco-domicile and carriage-free deliveries, shall pass to the Purchaser. We shall take out insurance only on the instructions and at the expense of the Purchaser. Unloading commitments and costs shall be borne by the Purchaser.
(5) The goods shall be delivered without packaging and without rust protection. We shall deliver packaged goods if this is standard commercial practice. We shall provide packaging, protection and/or transport aids according to our experience at the expense of the Purchaser. They shall be returned to our warehouse. We shall not bear costs incurred by the Purchaser for the return transport or for disposing of the packaging.
(6) We shall be entitled to make partial deliveries to a reasonable extent. Standard excess and short deliveries in respect of the agreed volume shall be permissible. The indication of an “approximate” volume shall entitle us to exceed/fall short of the agreed volume by up to 10% and invoice accordingly.
X. Release orders, successive deliveries
(1) Contracts concluded for successive deliveries shall specify appropriate monthly release-order volumes with a breakdown of grades. Otherwise we shall be entitled to determine the volumes and grades at our own discretion.
(2) If the total volume of the individual release orders exceeds the contractual volume, we shall be entitled but not obligated to deliver the additional volume. We may invoice the additional volume at the prices applying for the release order or delivery.
(3) In the case of release orders, goods reported ready for shipment shall be approved for release immediately. Otherwise, after issuing a warning, we shall be entitled to choose whether to ship them or place them in storage of our own choice at the Purchaser’s expense and risk and invoice them immediately.
XI. Liability for quality defects
(1) The goods shall be deemed to comply with the contract if they do not deviate or do not deviate significantly from the agreed specifications at the time of the transfer of risk. The contractual compliance and defect-free quality of our goods shall be determined exclusively on the basis of the express agreements on the quality and volume of goods ordered. We shall only accept liability for a specific intended use or a specific property to the extent that this is expressly agreed; otherwise the suitability and application risk shall be borne exclusively by the Purchaser. We accept no liability for the deterioration, loss or improper treatment of the goods after the transfer of risk.
(2) The contents of the agreed specifications and any expressly agreed purpose of use shall not establish a guarantee; the acceptance of a guarantee shall be subject to a written agreement.
(3) The Purchaser shall inspect the goods immediately on receipt. Claims for defects shall only exist if defects are notified immediately, no later than seven days after delivery of the goods, in writing. Concealed defects must be notified in writing immediately after detection, and in all cases before expiry of the agreed or statutory period of limitation.
(4) If a quality defect exists, we may, at our own discretion – taking into account the concerns of the Purchaser – meet our obligations either by delivering a replacement or by rectifying the defect. If the defect is not material, the Purchaser shall only be entitled to reduce payment. If we fail to meet our obligations within an appropriate period, the Purchaser may set us a reasonable period of grace for meeting them. If this period expires without success, the Purchaser may either reduce the purchase price or withdraw from the contract. No further claims exist. Section XII. remains unaffected.
(5) If a defect of title exists, we shall be entitled to meet our obligations by removing the defect of title within two weeks from receipt of the goods. Otherwise clause No. 4 paragraph 2 shall apply accordingly.
(6) We may refuse to meet our obligations if this is only possible at unreasonable expense. Unreasonable expense generally exists if the direct costs of meeting our obligations including the necessary expenditures exceed 150% of the final invoiced price (excluding sales tax) of the goods concerned. This shall not include costs in connection with the installation and removal of the defective item and costs incurred by the Purchaser for remedying a defect itself without the statutory requirements being met. We shall not bear expenditures incurred as a result of the sold goods being sent to a different destination than the agreed place of performance unless this corresponds with their contractually agreed use.
(7) After the Purchaser has performed an agreed acceptance test, claims for defects which could be identified given the agreed type of acceptance testing shall be excluded.
(8) In case of claims, the Purchaser shall immediately give us the opportunity to inspect the goods concerned; on request the goods concerned or a specimen thereof shall be made available to us at our expense. In case of unjustified claims, we reserve the right to charge to the Purchaser the freight and handling costs and the inspection expense.
(9) In the case of goods sold as downgraded material, e.g. so-called IIa goods, the Purchaser shall have no claims for defects with regard to the specified reasons for downgrading and any defects which can normally be expected.
(10) The Purchaser’s rights of recourse against us pursuant to § 478 BGB shall be limited to the statutory scope of third-party claims for defects against the Purchaser and shall be conditional upon the Purchaser meeting his obligation to notify defects to us pursuant to § 377 of the German Commercial Code (HGB).
XII. General limitation of liability and period of limitation
(1) Unless otherwise specified in these Terms and Conditions, we shall bear liability for damages due to the infringement of contractual and non-contractual obligations, in particular unenforceability, default, culpability on initiation of the contract and impermissible acts, only for intent or gross negligence on the part of our legal representatives or vicarious agents, and in the event of culpable infringement of significant contractual obligations. In the event of culpable infringement of significant contractual obligations – except in cases of intent or gross negligence on the part of our legal representatives and vicarious agents – we shall bear liability only for damages foreseeable and typical for this type of contract. Any further liability on our part, including for damage and consequential damage caused by defects, is excluded.
(2) These restrictions shall not apply in the event of culpable infringement of significant contractual obligations insofar as the fulfillment of the purpose of the contract is at risk, in cases of mandatory liability under the product liability act, in case of injuries to life, body or health, nor if and to the extent that we maliciously conceal defects or have guaranteed their absence. This shall not affect the rules concerning the onus of proof.
(3) Unless otherwise agreed, claims for defects and contractual claims of the Purchaser against us on account of and in connection with the delivery of goods shall expire by limitation one year after delivery of the goods. Furthermore, sentence 1 shall not apply in cases of gross negligence, intent, injuries to life, body or health, and fraudulent concealment of a defect. The rectifying of defects or supply of replacement goods shall not cause the period of limitation to begin again.
XIII. Export certificate, sales tax
(1) If a Purchaser registered outside the Federal Republic of Germany (foreign buyer) or his representative collects goods or transports or sends them to a third country, the Purchaser shall furnish us with the export certificate required under tax law. If this certificate is not provided or been submitted, the Purchaser shall pay the sales tax on the invoiced amount for the export shipment applying in the Federal Republic of Germany – insofar as we can claim tax exemption for export deliveries.
(2) For shipments from the Federal Republic of Germany to other EU member states, the Purchaser shall notify us prior to shipment of his sales tax identification number under which his profit and income tax is handled within the EU. Otherwise he shall pay the statutory sales tax amount owed by us in addition to the agreed purchase price for our supplies.
XIV. Place of performance, legal venue and applicable law, miscellaneous
(1) The place of performance for our deliveries is the supplier-plant for supplies ex works and our warehouse for all other supplies. The place of performance for the Purchaser’s payment obligation and the legal venue for both parties to the contract is the domicile of our company. We shall also be entitled to bring an action against the Purchaser at his general legal venue.
(2) The substantive law of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply – with exclusion of the “United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods of April 11, 1980” (CISG).
(3) If a provision of these General Terms and Conditions of Supply and Payment is or becomes invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the other conditions.
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Common Vulnerability Scoring System Calculator CVE-2015-0135
Source: NIST
This page shows the components of the CVSS score for example and allows you to refine the CVSS base score. Please read the CVSS standards guide to fully understand how to score CVSS vulnerabilities and to interpret CVSS scores. The scores are computed in sequence such that the Base Score is used to calculate the Temporal Score and the Temporal Score is used to calculate the Environmental Score.
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CVSS v2 Vector
Base Score Metrics
Exploitability Metrics
Access Vector (AV)*
Local (AV:L)
Adjacent Network (AV:A)
Network (AV:N)
Access Complexity (AC)*
High (AC:H)
Medium (AC:M)
Low (AC:L)
Authentication (Au)*
Multiple (Au:M)
Single (Au:S)
None (Au:N)
Confidentiality Impact (C)*
None (C:N)
Partial (C:P)
Complete (C:C)
Integrity Impact (I)*
None (I:N)
Partial (I:P)
Complete (I:C)
Availability Impact (A)*
None (A:N)
Partial (A:P)
Complete (A:C)
Temporal Score Metrics
Exploitability (E)
Not Defined (E:ND)
Unproven that exploit exists (E:U)
Proof of concept code (E:POC)
Functional exploit exists (E:F)
High (E:H)
Remediation Level (RL)
Not Defined (RL:ND)
Official fix (RL:OF)
Temporary fix (RL:TF)
Workaround (RL:W)
Unavailable (RL:U)
Report Confidence (RC)
Not Defined (RC:ND)
Unconfirmed (RC:UC)
Uncorroborated (RC:UR)
Confirmed (RC:C)
Environmental Score Metrics
General Modifiers
Collateral Damage Potential (CDP)
Not Defined (CDP:ND)
None (CDP:N)
Low (light loss) (CDP:L)
Low-Medium (CDP:LM)
Medium-High (CDP:MH)
High (catastrophic loss) (CDP:H)
Target Distribution (TD)
Not Defined (TD:ND)
None [0%] (TD:N)
Low [0-25%] (TD:L)
Medium [26-75%] (TD:M)
High [76-100%] (TD:H)
Impact Subscore Modifiers
Confidentiality Requirement (CR)
Not Defined (CR:ND)
Low (CR:L)
Medium (CR:M)
High (CR:H)
Integrity Requirement (IR)
Not Defined (IR:ND)
Low (IR:L)
Medium (IR:M)
High (IR:H)
Availability Requirement (AR)
Not Defined (AR:ND)
Low (AR:L)
Medium (AR:M)
High (AR:H)
The base metric group captures the characteristics of a vulnerability that are constant with time and across user environments. The Access Vector, Access Complexity, and Authentication metrics capture how the vulnerability is accessed and whether or not extra conditions are required to exploit it. The three impact metrics measure how a vulnerability, if exploited, will directly affect an IT asset, where the impacts are independently defined as the degree of loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. For example, a vulnerability could cause a partial loss of integrity and availability, but no loss of confidentiality.
Access Vector (AV)
This metric reflects how the vulnerability is exploited. The more remote an attacker can be to attack a host, the greater the vulnerability score.
A vulnerability exploitable with only local access requires the attacker to have either physical access to the vulnerable system or a local (shell) account. Examples of locally exploitable vulnerabilities are peripheral attacks such as Firewire/USB DMA attacks, and local privilege escalations (e.g., sudo).
A vulnerability exploitable with adjacent network access requires the attacker to have access to either the broadcast or collision domain of the vulnerable software. Examples of local networks include local IP subnet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11, and local Ethernet segment.
A vulnerability exploitable with network access means the vulnerable software is bound to the network stack and the attacker does not require local network access or local access. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable”. An example of a network attack is an RPC buffer overflow.
Access Complexity (AC)
This metric measures the complexity of the attack required to exploit the vulnerability once an attacker has gained access to the target system. For example, consider a buffer overflow in an Internet service: once the target system is located, the attacker can launch an exploit at will.
Other vulnerabilities, however, may require additional steps in order to be exploited. For example, a vulnerability in an email client is only exploited after the user downloads and opens a tainted attachment. The lower the required complexity, the higher the vulnerability score.
Specialized access conditions exist. For example, in most configurations, the attacking party must already have elevated privileges or spoof additional systems in addition to the attacking system (e.g., DNS hijacking). The attack depends on social engineering methods that would be easily detected by knowledgeable people. For example, the victim must perform several suspicious or atypical actions. The vulnerable configuration is seen very rarely in practice. If a race condition exists, the window is very narrow.
The access conditions are somewhat specialized; the following are examples: The attacking party is limited to a group of systems or users at some level of authorization, possibly untrusted. Some information must be gathered before a successful attack can be launched. The affected configuration is non-default, and is not commonly configured (e.g., a vulnerability present when a server performs user account authentication via a specific scheme, but not present for another authentication scheme). The attack requires a small amount of social engineering that might occasionally fool cautious users (e.g., phishing attacks that modify a web browser’s status bar to show a false link, having to be on someone’s “buddy” list before sending an IM exploit).
Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. The following are examples: The affected product typically requires access to a wide range of systems and users, possibly anonymous and untrusted (e.g., Internet-facing web or mail server). The affected configuration is default or ubiquitous. The attack can be performed manually and requires little skill or additional information gathering. The 'race condition' is a lazy one (i.e., it is technically a race but easily winnable).
Authentication (Au)
This metric measures the number of times an attacker must authenticate to a target in order to exploit a vulnerability. This metric does not gauge the strength or complexity of the authentication process, only that an attacker is required to provide credentials before an exploit may occur. The possible values for this metric are listed in Table 3. The fewer authentication instances that are required, the higher the vulnerability score.
It is important to note that the Authentication metric is different from Access Vector. Here, authentication requirements are considered once the system has already been accessed. Specifically, for locally exploitable vulnerabilities, this metric should only be set to 'single' or 'multiple' if authentication is needed beyond what is required to log into the system. An example of a locally exploitable vulnerability that requires authentication is one affecting a database engine listening on a Unix domain socket (or some other non-network interface). If the user must authenticate as a valid database user in order to exploit the vulnerability, then this metric should be set to 'single.'
Exploiting the vulnerability requires that the attacker authenticate two or more times, even if the same credentials are used each time. An example is an attacker authenticating to an operating system in addition to providing credentials to access an application hosted on that system.
One instance of authentication is required to access and exploit the vulnerability.
Authentication is not required to access and exploit the vulnerability.
Confidentiality Impact (C)
This metric measures the impact on confidentiality of a successfully exploited vulnerability. Confidentiality refers to limiting information access and disclosure to only authorized users, as well as preventing access by, or disclosure to, unauthorized ones. Increased confidentiality impact increases the vulnerability score.
There is no impact to the confidentiality of the system.
There is considerable informational disclosure. Access to some system files is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what is obtained, or the scope of the loss is constrained. An example is a vulnerability that divulges only certain tables in a database.
There is total information disclosure, resulting in all system files being revealed. The attacker is able to read all of the system's data (memory, files, etc.).
Integrity Impact (I)
This metric measures the impact to integrity of a successfully exploited vulnerability. Integrity refers to the trustworthiness and guaranteed veracity of information. Increased integrity impact increases the vulnerability score.
There is no impact to the integrity of the system.
Modification of some system files or information is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what can be modified, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is limited. For example, system or application files may be overwritten or modified, but either the attacker has no control over which files are affected or the attacker can modify files within only a limited context or scope.
There is a total compromise of system integrity. There is a complete loss of system protection, resulting in the entire system being compromised. The attacker is able to modify any files on the target system.
Availability Impact (A)
This metric measures the impact to availability of a successfully exploited vulnerability. Availability refers to the accessibility of information resources. Attacks that consume network bandwidth, processor cycles, or disk space all impact the availability of a system. Increased availability impact increases the vulnerability score.
There is no impact to the availability of the system.
There is reduced performance or interruptions in resource availability. An example is a network-based flood attack that permits a limited number of successful connections to an Internet service.
There is a total shutdown of the affected resource. The attacker can render the resource completely unavailable.
The threat posed by a vulnerability may change over time. Three such factors that CVSS captures are: confirmation of the technical details of a vulnerability, the remediation status of the vulnerability, and the availability of exploit code or techniques. Since temporal metrics are optional they each include a metric value that has no effect on the score. This value is used when the user feels the particular metric does not apply and wishes to "skip over" it.
This metric measures the current state of exploit techniques or code availability. Public availability of easy-to-use exploit code increases the number of potential attackers by including those who are unskilled, thereby increasing the severity of the vulnerability.
Initially, real-world exploitation may only be theoretical. Publication of proof of concept code, functional exploit code, or sufficient technical details necessary to exploit the vulnerability may follow. Furthermore, the exploit code available may progress from a proof-of-concept demonstration to exploit code that is successful in exploiting the vulnerability consistently. In severe cases, it may be delivered as the payload of a network-based worm or virus. The more easily a vulnerability can be exploited, the higher the vulnerability score.
Assigning this value to the metric will not influence the score. It is a signal to the equation to skip this metric.
No exploit code is available, or an exploit is entirely theoretical.
Proof-of-concept exploit code or an attack demonstration that is not practical for most systems is available. The code or technique is not functional in all situations and may require substantial modification by a skilled attacker.
Functional exploit code is available. The code works in most situations where the vulnerability exists.
Either the vulnerability is exploitable by functional mobile autonomous code, or no exploit is required (manual trigger) and details are widely available. The code works in every situation, or is actively being delivered via a mobile autonomous agent (such as a worm or virus).
The remediation level of a vulnerability is an important factor for prioritization. The typical vulnerability is unpatched when initially published. Workarounds or hotfixes may offer interim remediation until an official patch or upgrade is issued. Each of these respective stages adjusts the temporal score downwards, reflecting the decreasing urgency as remediation becomes final. The less official and permanent a fix, the higher the vulnerability score is.
A complete vendor solution is available. Either the vendor has issued an official patch, or an upgrade is available.
There is an official but temporary fix available. This includes instances where the vendor issues a temporary hotfix, tool, or workaround.
There is an unofficial, non-vendor solution available. In some cases, users of the affected technology will create a patch of their own or provide steps to work around or otherwise mitigate the vulnerability.
There is either no solution available or it is impossible to apply.
This metric measures the degree of confidence in the existence of the vulnerability and the credibility of the known technical details. Sometimes, only the existence of vulnerabilities are publicized, but without specific details. The vulnerability may later be corroborated and then confirmed through acknowledgement by the author or vendor of the affected technology. The urgency of a vulnerability is higher when a vulnerability is known to exist with certainty. This metric also suggests the level of technical knowledge available to would-be attackers. The more a vulnerability is validated by the vendor or other reputable sources, the higher the score.
There is a single unconfirmed source or possibly multiple conflicting reports. There is little confidence in the validity of the reports. An example is a rumor that surfaces from the hacker underground.
There are multiple non-official sources, possibly including independent security companies or research organizations. At this point there may be conflicting technical details or some other lingering ambiguity.
The vulnerability has been acknowledged by the vendor or author of the affected technology. The vulnerability may also be "Confirmed: when its existence is confirmed from an external event such as publication of functional or proof-ofconcept exploit code or widespread exploitation.
Different environments can have an immense bearing on the risk that a vulnerability poses to an organization and its stakeholders. The CVSS environmental metric group captures the characteristics of a vulnerability that are associated with a user's IT environment. Since environmental metrics are optional they each include a metric value that has no effect on the score. This value is used when the user feels the particular metric does not apply and wishes to 'skip over' it.
This metric measures the potential for loss of life or physical assets through damage or theft of property or equipment. The metric may also measure economic loss of productivity or revenue. Naturally, the greater the damage potential, the higher the vulnerability score.
There is no potential for loss of life, physical assets, productivity or revenue.
A successful exploit of this vulnerability may result in slight physical or property damage. Or, there may be a slight loss of revenue or productivity to the organization.
A successful exploit of this vulnerability may result in moderate physical or property damage. Or, there may be a moderate loss of revenue or productivity to the organization.
A successful exploit of this vulnerability may result in significant physical or property damage or loss. Or, there may be a significant loss of revenue or productivity.
A successful exploit of this vulnerability may result in catastrophic physical or property damage and loss. Or, there may be a catastrophic loss of revenue or productivity.
This metric measures the proportion of vulnerable systems. It is meant as an environment-specific indicator in order to approximate the percentage of systems that could be affected by the vulnerability. The possible values for this metric are listed in Table 11. The greater the proportion of vulnerable systems, the higher the score.
No target systems exist, or targets are so highly specialized that they only exist in a laboratory setting. Effectively 0% of the environment is at risk.
Targets exist inside the environment, but on a small scale. Between 1% - 25% of the total environment is at risk.
Targets exist inside the environment, but on a medium scale. Between 26% - 75% of the total environment is at risk.
Targets exist inside the environment on a considerable scale. Between 76% - 100% of the total environment is considered at risk.
These metrics enable the analyst to customize the CVSS score depending on the importance of the affected IT asset to a user’s organization, measured in terms of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, That is, if an IT asset supports a business function for which availability is most important, the analyst can assign a greater value to availability, relative to confidentiality and integrity. Each security requirement has three possible values: low, medium, or high.
Loss of Confidentiality is likely to have only a limited adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of Confidentiality is likely to have a serious adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of Confidentiality is likely to have a catastrophic adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of Integrity is likely to have only a limited adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of Integrity is likely to have a serious adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of Integrity is likely to have a catastrophic adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of availability is likely to have only a limited adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of availability is likely to have a serious adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers).
Loss of availability is likely to have a catastrophic adverse effect on the organization or individuals associated with the organization (e.g., employees, customers). | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1084 |
__label__cc | 0.734951 | 0.265049 | December 2019 patents
Innovations in targeting genome editors, synthesizing cortistatin analogues, systems to modulate cardiac rhythm using light, microfluidic devices, and more
issued patents
Harvard faculty Don Ingber, Chao-ting Wu, Junying Yuan, Matthew Shair, Brian Liau, David Weitz, George Church, David R. Liu, and Kit Parker are among the inventors issued U.S. patents in December 2019.
The innovations recognized are as follows:
Engineered heme-binding compositions and uses thereof
U.S. Patent 10,501,729 (December 10, 2019)
Michael Super, Alexander L. Watters, Philip T. Snell, and Donald E. Ingber
Abstract: Described herein are heme-binding compositions and methods relating to their use, for example methods of treatment of sepsis and rhabdomyolysis.
Oligonucleotide trapping
Chao-ting Wu and Brian Beliveau
Abstract: Novel methods and compositions for identifying one or more factors associated with a nucleic acid sequence (e.g., DNA and/or RNA) of interest are provided.
Inhibitors of cellular necrosis and related methods
Junying Yuan, Yijun Zhou, Shan Qian, and Dawei Ma
Abstract: A compound having the following structure (I):
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, is provided. Related compounds, methods for preparation of the same and uses of the compounds for treatment of various indications, including treatment of necrotic cell diseases and/or inflammation, are also provided.
Cortistatin analogues and syntheses and uses thereof
Matthew D. Shair, Juergen Ramharter, Henry Efrem Pelish, Brian Bor-Jen Liau, and Jae Young Ahn
Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, quaternary amine salts, and N-oxides thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
Compounds of Formula (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) are contemplated useful as therapeutics for treating a wide variety of conditions, e.g., including but not limited to, conditions associated with angiogenesis and with CDK8 and/or CDK19 kinase activity. Further provided are methods of inhibiting CDK8 and/or CDK19 kinase activity, methods of modulating the ?-catenin pathway, methods of modulating STAT 1 activity, methods of modulating the TGFβ/BMP pathway, methods of modulating HIF-1-alpha activity in a cell, and methods of increasing BIM expression to induce apoptosis, using a compound of Formula (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E). Further provided are CDK8 and CDK19 point mutants and methods of use thereof.
Assays and other reactions involving droplets
David A. Weitz, Jeremy Agresti, Liang-Yin Chu, Jin-Woong Kim, Amy Rowat, Morten Sommer, Gautam Dantas, and George Church
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to droplets and/or emulsions, such as multiple emulsions. In some cases, the droplets and/or emulsions may be used in assays, and in certain embodiments, the droplet or emulsion may be hardened to form a gel. In some aspects, a heterogeneous assay can be performed using a gel. For example, a droplet may be hardened to form a gel, where the droplet contains a cell, DNA, or other suitable species. The gel may be exposed to a reactant, and the reactant may interact with the gel and/or with the cell, DNA, etc., in some fashion. For example, the reactant may diffuse through the gel, or the hardened particle may liquefy to form a liquid state, allowing the reactant to interact with the cell. As a specific example, DNA contained within a gel particle may be subjected to PCR (polymerase chain reaction) amplification, e.g., by using PCR primers able to bind to the gel as it forms. As the DNA is amplified using PCR, some of the DNA will be bound to the gel via the PCR primer. After the PCR reaction, unbound DNA may be removed from the gel, e.g., via diffusion or washing. Thus, a gel particle having bound DNA may be formed in one embodiment of the invention.
Methods for identifying a target site of a CAS9 nuclease
David R. Liu and Vikram Pattanayak
Abstract: Some aspects of this disclosure provide strategies, methods, and reagents for determining nuclease target site preferences and specificity of site-specific endonucleases. Some methods provided herein utilize a novel "one-cut" strategy for screening a library of concatemers comprising repeat units of candidate nuclease target sites and constant insert regions to identify library members that can been cut by a nuclease of interest via sequencing of an intact target site adjacent and identical to a cut target site.
CRP capture/detection of gram positive bacteria
Alexander L. Watters, Donald E. Ingber, Mark J. Cartwright, Michael Super, Martin Rottman, Evangelia Murray, and Brendon Dusel
Abstract: Described herein are engineered microbe-targeting molecules, microbe-targeting articles, kits comprising the same, and uses thereof. Such microbe-targeting molecules, microbe-targeting articles, or the kits comprising the same can bind or capture of a microbe or microbial matter thereof, and can thus be used in various applications, such as diagnosis or treatment of an infection caused by microbes in a subject or any environmental surface.
Photosensitive cardiac rhythm modulation systems
Kevin Kit Parker
Abstract: Photosensitive cardiac rhythm modulation structures and systems are described. A genetically-engineered tissue comprising a population of pacing cells expressing a photosensitive membrane transport mechanism that is responsive to light of a particular wavelength(s) combined with one or more of a light source, a power generator, and a sensor provides pacemaker and/or defibrillator function to a subject. The systems further provide in vitro model systems for electrophysiological studies.
Scale-up of microfluidic devices
David A. Weitz, Mark Romanowsky, and Adam R. Abate
Abstract: Parallel uses of microfluidic methods and devices for focusing and/or forming discontinuous sections of similar or dissimilar size in a fluid are described. In some aspects, the present invention relates generally to flow-focusing-type technology, and also to microfluidics, and more particularly parallel use of microfluidic systems arranged to control a dispersed phase within a dispersant, and the size, and size distribution, of a dispersed phase in a multi-phase fluid system, and systems for delivery of fluid components to multiple such devices.
Immersed rotary jet spinning devices (IRJS) and uses thereof
Kevin Kit Parker, Grant Michael Gonzalez, Holly M. Golecki, Kwanwoo Shin, and Josue Adrian Goss
Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide systems, devices and methods for the fabrication of three-dimensional polymeric fibers having micron, submicron and nanometer dimensions, as well as methods of use of the polymeric fibers.
Caroline Perry, (617) 495-4157
November 2019 patents
Innovations in 3D printing, targeted genome editing, soft robotics, systems for culturing cells, tactile sensors, and more
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__label__wiki | 0.62752 | 0.62752 | Cyber Monday feels more like 'Survival Monday' for many small businesses during COVID-19
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Published Monday, November 30, 2020 6:19PM EST
OTTAWA -- Cyber Monday comes on the heels of a record-breaking Black Friday and analysts predict it could be record-breaking as well.
With so many people heading online to shop because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pivoting to a new reality has become more important than ever to succeed as a small business.
If you’ve chosen to shop online this holiday season, you’re not the only one.
Maker House was already selling through e-commerce but has temporarily closed their retail location in order to focus on online orders.
“We’ve found the volume of online orders this year to be a bit overwhelming. We’re essentially trying to build a logistics centre overnight,” says owner Gareth Davies.
Davies says they’ve done well, as customers try to support local this shopping season.
“We’re really at the heart of it, because we’re not just a small business ourselves; we work with and represent 200 other makers.”
Ottawa-based e-commerce giant Shopify says online sales this Black Friday for Shopify-powered businesses were up 75 per cent compared to last year, with total sales of $2.4 Billion USD worldwide.
Having an online presence is crucially important, another local business owner says.
“Being competitive and having a good e-commerce platform to help people shop is really important to stay competitive,” says Ben Andrew at Trailhead Paddleshack.
The retail store continues to be open, and offers curb side pick up and online sales.
Andrew says they’re selling everything from winter gear to large items like paddle boards and kayaks online.
“What we saw picking up in March during the initial closures has continued on through. Now, people are shopping for their Christmas season and we're seeing a lot of our business has moved online,” he says.
More important than ever to support local businesses: Chamber of Commerce
Cyber Monday is not just an opportunity to get some deals, says the president of Ontario's Chamber of Commerce.
“Cyber Monday for some is ‘Survival Monday’ for so many local retailers, so many main-street companies, because the holiday season is the single biggest retail season of the year,” says Rocco Rossi.
“For our small businesses, under twenty employees, you’re looking at potentially a quarter of them not surviving the second wave,” Rossi warned.
As the pandemic continues, Rossi encourages customers to take an extra step to buy online from local retailers.
“You take that extra step, and you’re going to be making a huge difference for those small businesses.”
Full local coverage of COVID-19 in Ottawa
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__label__cc | 0.731674 | 0.268326 | SenseTime Enters Singapore Through NTU, NSCC and Singtel Partnerships
Categories: Cross-border Luka Zhang Posted on July 2, 2018 July 2, 2018
SenseTime, a Beijing-based industry leader in artificial intelligence (AI), has made a strategic move into Singapore through the signing of memoranda of understanding (MOU) with three leading Singaporean organizations. The organizations are Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), National Supercomputing Centre of Singapore (NSCC), and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel).
SEE ALSO: Made-In-China Meeting AI unicorn, SenseTime raised $1.2 bln within 2 months
The signing ceremony was held on July 2 at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), attended by SenseTime founder, professor Xiao’ou Tang, as well as representatives from the partnership organizations.
The signing of the MOU is an strategic move in the company’s global expansion. The partnership covers three different fields including academia, industry and government agencies, which will help to enhance the comprehensive power of SenseTime in the future.
Witnessed by EDB, SenseTime signs MOU with NTU, NSCC and Singtel separately. From left: Mr. Hui Shen (SenseTime), Associate Professor Tan Tin Wee (NSCC), Professor Lam Khin Yong (NTU), Mr. Kiren Kumar (EDB), Mr. Bill Chang (Singtel), Professor Xiao’ou Tang, Mr. Peter Ho (NSCC), Mr. Arthur Lang (Singtel), Professor Louis Phee (NTU), Mr. Jeff Shi (SenseTime) and Mr. Martin Huang (SenseTime). Image Source: SenseTime website.
As the world’s most valuable AI unicorn, SenseTime has also long attracted much attention from both domestic and global governments. It has been taken as “a new economic engine” by Chinese government and has been working closely with the government for AI-based solution, especially in the facial recognition surveillance. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong visited the SenTime’s Beijing office in his last year’s visit of China, which was also the only company he visited during this visit.
According to the report from Pandaily in June 1, SenseTime has raised $1.2 billion within two months, with $600 million in series C round and $620 million in series C+ round respectively. Singaporean state investment firm Temasek Holdings was one of the main investors in the $600 million Alibaba-led series C fundraising in May 2018, another main investor is the Chinese retailer Suning.com.
“The cooperation this time is aim to combine each other’s strengths and customer bases to advance research in AI and develop AI-based technologies to “cater to industrial and institutional needs”, according to the official press announcement.
Tags: AI | facial recognition | MOU | Nanyang Technological University | Sensetime | Singapore
TME Announces Strategic Partnership and Minority Equity Investment in Wave
Agnes Xueer Lu Posted on Nov 19 Nov 19
NYSE-listed Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) announced a strategic partnership and minority equity investment in Wave, the market leader in interactive virtual entertainment experiences.
Luckin Coffee and Complicit Companies Fined for Millions of Fake Transactions
Yue Sun Posted on Oct 13 Oct 13
China’s market regulator disclosed yesterday the penalty of fines of 2 million yuan ($300,000) each for Luckin Coffee and four other associated companies for their 123 million fake orders fabricated through fake transactions, fake bank statements and other illegal measures.
Alibaba’s Cainiao Partners with Atlas Air To Launch Asia to South America Charter Program
Jiayi Sun Posted on Oct 13 Oct 13
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network announced a partnership to launch a charter program with Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. on Tuesday to enhance its logistics network as cross-border trade between China and Latin America continues to expand.
Alibaba’s Cainiao Network Partners With BEST Inc. to Launch Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Service Between Malaysia and China
Jiayi Sun Posted on Sep 23 Sep 23
Cainiao Smart Logistics Network announced a partnership with BEST Inc. on Wednesday to launch an end-to-end logistics service between Malaysia and China to shorten delivery time for cross-border e-commerce parcels.
ByteDance Rejects Microsoft Bid as Sept. 20 Deadline Draws Near, Sale Off Table?
Caiwei Chen Posted on Sep 14 Sep 14
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__label__wiki | 0.761149 | 0.761149 | Microsoft Opens Two New Azure Regions, Kubernetes Reaches General Availability By Brad Sams in Google Cloud Platform | Intermediate
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One of Microsoft’s focuses with Azure has been targeting local demographics where regional law has strict regulations over where and how data is stored. We have seen the company open up a data center in Germany and now the company is turning on two new regions in South Korea.
With these two additions, Microsoft now has 38 Azure regions around the globe and the company says that this is more than any of its competitors. But, it’s worth noting that Amazon still has a significant lead in this segment when it comes to market share, although, with this kind of rapid expansion, it’s clear that Microsoft is playing to win and is willing to invest billions in growing its market share.
If you ask anyone why they are using Google’s Cloud platform, you have a good chance of hearing them say it’s because of Kubernetes. The container platform has a devoted following which has lead some companies to choose Google’s service over Azure and AWS.
Microsoft, with it’s new and love-affair with open source software and its embracing of platforms developed by other companies, is not shying away from Kubernetes even though it was developed by Google. The company has announced today that the software is now generally available through Azure Container Service.
Further, Microsoft is releasing a preview of Windows Server Containers with Kubernetes. The company says that this preview is a direct response from strong demand from its clients for using Google’s container software with Microsoft’s Server technology.
At this point in Azure’s lifecycle, Microsoft is trying to include every possible feature a developer may want so that they choose Azure over AWS or Google’s infrastructure. The company is also cutting costs on a frequent basis to keep up with AWS and neither Microsoft or Amazon show any signs of slowing down their aggressive tactics to attract new customers as they know that once you build into a cloud service, you are unlikely to switch platforms.
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__label__cc | 0.638182 | 0.361818 | Metabolic, Molecular, and Behavioral Effects of Western Diet in Serotonin Transporter-Deficient Mice: Rescue by Heterozygosity?
Please always quote using this URN: urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-199813
Ekaterina Veniaminova, Raymond Cespuglio, Irina Chernukha, Angelika G. Schmitt-Boehrer, Sergey Morozov, Allan V. Kalueff, Oxana Kuznetsova, Daniel C. Anthony, Klaus-Peter Lesch, Tatyana Strekalova
Reduced function of the serotonin transporter (SERT) is associated with increased susceptibility to anxiety and depression and with type-2 diabetes, which is especially true in older women. Preference for a “Western diet” (WD), enriched with saturated fat, cholesterol, and sugars, may aggravate these conditions. In previous studies, decreased glucose tolerance, central and peripheral inflammation, dyslipidemia, emotional, cognitive, and social abnormalities were reported in WD-fed young female mice. We investigated the metabolic, molecular, andReduced function of the serotonin transporter (SERT) is associated with increased susceptibility to anxiety and depression and with type-2 diabetes, which is especially true in older women. Preference for a “Western diet” (WD), enriched with saturated fat, cholesterol, and sugars, may aggravate these conditions. In previous studies, decreased glucose tolerance, central and peripheral inflammation, dyslipidemia, emotional, cognitive, and social abnormalities were reported in WD-fed young female mice. We investigated the metabolic, molecular, and behavioral changes associated with a 3-week-long dietary regime of either the WD or control diet in 12-month-old female mice with three different Sert genotypes: homozygous (Slc6a4) gene knockout (Sert\(^{−/−}\): KO), heterozygous (Sert\(^{+/−}\): HET), or wild-type mice (Sert\(^{+/+}\): WT). In the WT-WD and KO-WD groups, but not in HET-WD-fed mice, most of changes induced by the WD paralleled those found in the younger mice, including brain overexpression of inflammatory marker Toll-like receptor 4 (Tlr4) and impaired hippocampus-dependent performance in the marble test. However, the 12-month-old female mice became obese. Control diet KO mice exhibited impaired hippocampal-dependent behaviors, increased brain expression of the serotonin receptors Htr2c and Htr1b, as well as increased Tlr4 and mitochondrial regulator, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma-coactivator-1a (Ppargc1a). Paradoxically, these, and other changes, were reversed in KO-WD mutants, suggesting a complex interplay between Sert deficiency and metabolic factors as well as potential compensatory molecular mechanisms that might be disrupted by the WD exposure. Most, but not all, of the changes in gene expression in the brain and liver of KO mice were not exhibited by the HET mice fed with either diet. Some of the WD-induced changes were similar in the KO-WD and HET-WD-fed mice, but the latter displayed a “rescued” phenotype in terms of diet-induced abnormalities in glucose tolerance, neuroinflammation, and hippocampus-dependent performance. Thus, complete versus partial Sert inactivation in aged mice results in distinct metabolic, molecular, and behavioral consequences in response to the WD. Our findings show that Sert\(^{+/−}\) mice are resilient to certain environmental challenges and support the concept of heterosis as evolutionary adaptive mechanism.…
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Frontiers in Neuroscience 2020, 14:24. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2020.00024
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2020.00024
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Sert-deficient mice; Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4); Western diet; aging; glucose tolerance; heterosis; obesity; serotonin receptors
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__label__wiki | 0.677268 | 0.677268 | How TikTok delivers videos quickly at the expense of security
A group of cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a disturbing TikTok security gap that could enable hackers to easily spread videos with misinformation that appear to come from official accounts. By simply gaining access to a user’s VPN, IP address, or router, a hacker can intercept the platform’s delivery systems to replace a user’s videos with their own.
Despite repeated appeals from Google and Apple to update to secure browsing systems (HTTPS), TikTok has instead opted for unencrypted (HTTP) delivery systems because of their easier, faster delivery.
According to Forbes:
The issue is TikTok’s continued use of an insecure HTTP connection for the delivery of its video content—this makes it faster and simpler, but also open to interception and manipulation. That’s the reason major platforms and browsers are pushing so hard for a shift to HTTPS. TikTok uses content delivery networks to push content to a global audience now measured in the hundreds of millions. Those CDNs distribute content over HTTP connections to TikTok users. “This can be easily tracked,” the researchers warn, “and even altered by malicious actors.”
This security flaw allows hackers to track what videos are being used by certain accounts or IP addresses, and intercept and change them by using a fake server. Forbes tells us:
This security gap enabled the team to monitor the videos being watched by specific users or IP addresses, and, with control of a user’s access point, to mount a man in the middle attack “to alter the downloaded content.”
The researchers prepared some fake videos, using the newsworthy disinformation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic as their lure… They then hosted those videos on a server of their own that had been set up to mimic a TikTok CDN. With control of a user’s DNS settings, mimicking what’s possible with control of an ISP, potentially impacting millions… they said… “we directed the app to our fake server. Because it impersonates TikTok servers, the app cannot tell that it is communicating with a fake server. Thus, it will blindly consume any content downloaded from it.”
In an era when the spread of misinformation has become a growing concern amidst the risks of the coronavirus, this security issue is even more troubling.
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__label__cc | 0.611808 | 0.388192 | Should you delete TikTok?
Social media has been buzzing about TikTok security concerns, but should you actually be worried? While it may not be selling all your personal info to China, there are a couple of issues that you should be aware of.
Companies banning the app
The latest security drama was caused Friday, when Amazon sent out an email to all employees asking them to delete TikTok from all devices used to access company emails. Oddly, they reversed the policy a few hours later, saying the message had been sent “in error.”
Meanwhile, Wells Fargo asked their employees to delete the app:
We have identified a small number of Wells Fargo employees with corporate-owned devices who had installed the TikTok application on their device. Due to concerns about TikTok’s privacy and security controls and practices, and because corporate-owned devices should be used for company business only, we have directed those employees to remove the app from their devices.
U.S. military personnel had already been required to delete the app from government-issued phones back in January, and been encouraged to delete it from personal phones as well.
The security concerns
Why the concern? Like most apps, TikTok offers periodic updates that often open up loopholes to potential hackers. One of these that occurred recently with TikTok was the way in which the app sent messages – opening the door for hackers to potentially send spam messages that looked that they were officially coming from the app. TikTok fixed the issue once they were made aware of what was happening
Another security concerns was that the app had recently been accessing the clipboard data of users. TikTok appears to have fixed this issue as well, but only after it was caught in the beta version of iOS 14. The app had been caught accessing the clipboard before – so whether they will stop for good remains to be seen.
To delete or not to delete? The verdict
Other than that, TikTok faces most of the same security concerns as any other social media app. Cyjax CISO Ian Thornton-Trump says,
It’s not any worse or any better than what Facebook, Google and thousands of apps are doing already. Any free service is going to want to monetize the data it’s accumulating.
If you are already active on Facebook or other social media apps, adding TikTok to the mix may not make much of a difference in how your personal data is used. It’s up to you to ensure that you’re monitoring your privacy settings, not opening spam messages, and not sharing sensitive information.
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__label__wiki | 0.622603 | 0.622603 | Justia Patents US Patent for Distillation column system and plant for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air Patent (Patent # 10,845,118)
Distillation column system and plant for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air
Aug 11, 2016 - LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
A distillation column system and a plant are for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air. The distillation column system has a high-pressure column and a low-pressure column, a main condenser, and an argon column with an argon column top condenser. The low-pressure column comprises an upper mass transfer region, a lower mass transfer region and a middle mass transfer region. The argon column top condenser is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper and middle mass transfer regions and is configured as a forced-flow evaporator.
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This application claims priority from European Application EP 15002477.6-160 filed on Aug. 20, 2015.
The invention relates to a distillation column system for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air comprising
a high-pressure column and a low-pressure column,
a main condenser configured as a condenser-evaporator, the liquefaction space of the main condenser being in flow connection with the top of the high-pressure column,
and comprising an argon column which
is in flow connection with an intermediate point in the low-pressure column, and
has means of drawing off an argon-enriched stream and
an argon column top condenser which is configured as a condenser-evaporator and is in flow connection with the top of the argon column,
the low-pressure column has an upper mass transfer region, a lower mass transfer region and a middle mass transfer region,
the middle mass transfer region has at least one first mass transfer space which is open in the upward direction toward the upper mass transfer region and in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region.
The basics of cryogenic fractionation of air in general and specifically the construction of two-column plants are described in the monograph “Tieftemperaturtechnik” [Cryogenic Technology] by Hausen/Linde (2nd edition, 1985) and in an article by Latimer in Chemical Engineering Progress (vol. 63, No. 2, 1967, page 35). The heat exchange relationship between high-pressure column and low-pressure column of a twin column is generally accomplished by means of a main condenser in which top gas from the high-pressure column is liquefied against evaporating bottoms liquid from the low-pressure column.
The distillation column system of the invention can in principle be configured as a conventional two-column system with high-pressure column and low-pressure column. In addition to the two separation columns for nitrogen-oxygen separation, it may additionally include further devices for obtaining other air components, especially noble gases, for example a krypton-xenon recovery.
The main condenser in the invention is referred to as condenser-evaporator. A “condenser-evaporator” refers to a heat exchanger in which a first condensing fluid stream enters into indirect heat exchange with a second evaporating fluid stream. Every condenser evaporator has a liquefaction space and an evaporation space consisting of liquefaction passages and evaporation passages respectively. In the liquefaction space the condensation (liquefaction) of the first fluid stream is conducted, and in the evaporation space the evaporation of the second fluid stream. The evaporation space and liquefaction space are formed by groups of passages that are in a heat exchange relationship with one another.
Typically, the main condenser is configured as a bath evaporator, especially as a cascade evaporator (for example as described in EP 1287302 B1=U.S. Pat. No. 6,748,763 B2). It may be formed by a single heat exchanger block or else by a plurality of heat exchanger blocks arranged in a common pressure vessel.
An “argon discharge column” refers here to a separation column for argon-oxygen separation which does not serve to recover a pure argon product, but serves to discharge argon from the air which is being fractionated in the high-pressure column and low-pressure column. The way in which it is connected differs only slightly from that of a conventional crude argon column, which generally has 70 to 180 theoretical plates; however, it contains far fewer theoretical plates, namely fewer than 40, especially between 15 and 35. Like a crude argon column, the bottom region of an argon discharge column is connected to an intermediate point in the low-pressure column, and the argon discharge column is typically cooled by a top condenser wherein expanded bottoms liquid from the high-pressure column is introduced on the evaporation side; an argon discharge column generally does not have a reboiler.
The expression “argon column” is used here as an umbrella term for argon discharge columns, full-scope crude argon columns and all intermediate stages in between.
The distillation column system of any fractionation plant is arranged in one or more coldboxes. A “coldbox” is understood here to mean an insulating shell encompassing a heat-insulated interior entirely with outer walls; arranged within the interior are plant components to be insulated, for example one or more separation columns and/or heat exchangers. The insulating effect can be brought about by appropriate configuration of the outer walls and/or by the filling of the intermediate space between plant components and outer walls with an insulating material. In the latter variant, preference is given to using a pulverulent material, for example perlite. Both the distillation column system for nitrogen-oxygen separation of a cryogenic air fractionation plant and the main heat exchanger, and further cold plant components have to be enclosed by one or more coldboxes. The outer dimensions of the coldbox typically determine the transport dimensions of the package in the case of prefabricated plants.
A “main heat exchanger” serves to cool down feed air in indirect heat exchange with return flows from the distillation column system. It may be formed from one single or more than one parallel- and/or series-connected heat exchanger sections, for example from one or more plate heat exchanger blocks. Separate heat exchangers which serve specifically for evaporation or pseudo-evaporation of a single liquid or supercritical fluid, without partial heating and/or evaporation of a further fluid, do not form part of the main heat exchanger. Such a separate heat exchanger may be formed, for example, by a secondary condenser or by a separate heat exchanger for evaporation or pseudo-evaporation of a liquid stream at elevated pressure. Some air fractionation plants contain, for example, in addition to the main exchanger, a secondary condenser or a high-pressure exchanger for evaporation or pseudo-evaporation of product which has been pressurized in liquid form against a high-pressure air stream which is formed by a portion of the feed air.
The relative spatial terms “top”, “bottom”, “over”, “under”, “above”, “below”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, etc. relate to the spatial alignment of the apparatuses in normal operation.
A distillation column system of the type specified at the outset is known from U.S. Pat. No. 5,235,816. Plants of this kind, in production, are regularly prefabricated as far as possible, and the prefabricated components are transported to the construction site and finally connected to one another there. According to the size of the plant, for example, the entire double column may be transported together with its coldbox. If the size of the plant does not permit this, the double column is transported—in two parts if appropriate—without the coldbox and piping. An additional column such as the argon column causes additional complexity with a separate coldbox. This column is brought separately to the construction site and connected there to the rest of the plant on site with a relatively high level of complexity. In order to avoid an additional cryogenic pump, this column (in its own coldbox) is positioned on a complex frame. This frame causes, inter alia, an increased footprint for the entire plant.
FIG. 1 of EP 1108965 A1 discloses an argon column which has been installed in the low-pressure column and which has a top condenser arranged outside the low-pressure column.
It is an object of the invention to configure a distillation column system of the type specified at the outset with maximum compactness, to simplify its construction and to find a particularly operationally reliable control method.
This object is achieved by a distillation column system for obtaining oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air, comprising
the middle mass transfer region has at least one first mass transfer space which is open in the upward direction toward the upper mass transfer region and in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region, characterized in that
the upper mass transfer region has a liquid collector at its bottom end,
the first mass transfer space has a liquid distributor at its top,
the argon column top condenser is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper and middle mass transfer regions, and in that
the argon column top condenser is configured as a forced-flow evaporator, having an evaporation space which has an inlet at its bottom end and an outlet at its top end, and the outlet being connected to the liquid distributor of the first mass transfer space, the system further including
means of introducing liquid from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region into the inlet of the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser, and
a vessel, a two-phase conduit which is connected to the outlet of the evaporation space of the argon condenser and to the inlet of the vessel, a gas conduit for drawing off gas from the vessel and containing a control valve, and a liquid conduit for introducing liquid from the vessel into the liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer section.
According to this, the argon column top condenser is arranged within the low-pressure column. The argon discharge top condenser is configured as a forced-flow (once-through) evaporator; at the upper end thereof, the evaporation space is connected to the interior of the low-pressure column, such that the gas produced therein can flow into the upper mass transfer region. The argon column top condenser, in the invention, need not be arranged in the middle above the argon column (if the argon column is wholly or partly installed in the low-pressure column); instead, it is possible to utilize the entire cross section of the low-pressure column.
In a forced-flow evaporator, a liquid stream is forced through the evaporation space under its own pressure and partially evaporated therein. This pressure is generated, for example, by means of a liquid column in the inlet conduit to the evaporation space. The height of this liquid column corresponds to the pressure drop in the evaporation space. The gas-liquid mixture leaving the evaporation space, separated by phases, is guided directly onward to the next method step and, more particularly, is not introduced into a liquid bath of the condenser-evaporator from which the proportion remaining in liquid form is aspirated again (“once through”).
A liquid is partly evaporated in the evaporation space of the forced-flow evaporator. The biphasic mixture flowing out of the outlet is preferably introduced into a liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer region. The evaporated fraction flows upward into the upper mass transfer region; the fraction remaining in liquid form forms at least part of the reflux for at least part of the middle mass transfer region, which especially forms the argon section of the low-pressure column.
In principle, the forced-flow evaporator could, as in standard argon methods, be operated exclusively with the crude oxygen from the high-pressure column. In the context of the invention, however, it has been found to be more favourable to charge the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser with a liquid which comes from the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column. For this purpose, the liquid collector is connected below the upper mass transfer region to means of introducing liquid from the liquid collector via the inlet into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser. Liquid running off from the upper mass transfer section is combined in the liquid collector and introduced, for example, via a conduit into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser. The liquid thus serves to cool the top of the argon column. It is more oxygen-rich than the crude oxygen from the high-pressure column and hence enables a smaller temperature differential and correspondingly smaller thermodynamic losses in the argon column top condenser.
According to the invention (“control method 3”), the biphasic mixture from the evaporation space of the argon condenser is introduced into a vessel which acts as phase separation unit and liquid buffer. The liquid separated out in the vessel is guided into the liquid distributor beneath. The liquid volume is controlled by means of a fixed diaphragm or corresponding hole(s) in the base of the vessel or by means of a control valve in the liquid conduit. Gas is drawn off from the vessel via a gas conduit. The conduit contains a control valve, by means of which the pressure in the evaporation space is adjusted, and hence the temperature differential in the argon condenser and its performance.
In principle, it would be possible, rather than the forced-flow condenser, to use a falling-film evaporator as well, in which case all or almost all the liquid that flows downward in the upper mass transfer section likewise flows through the evaporation space of said falling-film evaporator.
DE 1272322 B discloses installing a crude argon column into the low-pressure column by means of a cylindrical dividing wall; the top condenser is configured as a conventional bath evaporator and a first portion thereof is arranged in the low-pressure column. In addition, a further vessel is utilized here for the second portion of the top condenser.
Preferably, in the invention, the argon condenser is configured such that it produces the entire reflux stream for the argon column. There is thus no further argon condenser that would be arranged outside the low-pressure column.
In general, the argon column is configured as an argon discharge column. If an argon product is required, however, it can also be configured as a crude argon column where an oxygen-depleted or oxygen-free crude argon product is obtained at the top. The crude argon product is either conducted away or sent to further workup in a pure argon column.
In a further development of the invention, the argon column or a portion thereof is also arranged within the low-pressure column, specifically in the middle mass transfer region. For this purpose, the latter is configured as a dividing wall section, meaning that it contains a vertical dividing wall which divides the argon section of the low-pressure column (“first mass transfer space”) from the argon column (“second mass transfer space”). The first mass transfer space is open in the upward direction toward the upper mass transfer region and in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region. This means that ascending gas can flow without significant hindrance into the first mass transfer space at the bottom and out of the first mass transfer space at the top.
The second mass transfer space is sealed in a gas-tight manner in the upward direction toward the upper mass transfer region. The gas flowing in at the bottom from the lower mass transfer region is thus, after the rectification in the second mass transfer space (in the argon column), not introduced back into the low-pressure column but guided onward via one or more specific gas conduits and/or introduced into the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser.
If only part of the argon column is arranged within the low-pressure column, the argon column also has a separate crude argon column outside the low-pressure column.
In one embodiment of the invention, the second mass transfer space is open in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region. The ascending gas from the lower mass transfer region thus flows into the second mass transfer and is subjected to an argon-oxygen separation therein.
Alternatively, the second mass transfer space is closed in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region, such that a different concentration can exist in the lower region of the second mass transfer space than at the upper end of the lower mass transfer region. Thus, the “upper” portion, viewed in terms of rectification, of an argon column may be incorporated into the dividing wall section, while the rest of the argon column, which is connected to the low-pressure column at the lower end, is implemented separately.
For full-scope argon production, it is possible to add a separate crude argon column. In that case, the argon column consists of the combination of crude argon column and second mass transfer space, it being possible to connect the second mass transfer space, in terms of rectification, to the upper or lower end of the crude argon column. In either case, the top of the argon column is in flow connection with the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser. If the low-pressure column does not contain a dividing wall section, the argon column is formed exclusively by a separate crude argon column. In that case, this is connected in a customary manner, in that the head of the argon column is in flow connection with the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser and the bottom of the argon column is in flow connection with an intermediate region of the low-pressure column, especially with the region between the middle and lower mass transfer region.
It is also advantageous when the means of introducing liquid from the liquid collector into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser are configured for introduction of at least 80 mol %, preferably at least 90 mol %, of the volume of liquid that flows into the liquid collector in normal operation into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser.
In the context of the invention, in normal operation of the plant, as close as possible to 100% of the liquid from the liquid collector should be introduced into the evaporation space.
Preferably, a crude oxygen conduit is provided for introduction of crude oxygen from the bottom of the high-pressure column into the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column; alternatively, the crude oxygen can be fed directly into the liquid collector upstream of the evaporation space. In the case of introduction into the low-pressure column, this introduction—which is customary per se—of bottoms liquid from the high-pressure column into the low-pressure column is not conducted via the argon column top condenser but directly into the upper mass transfer region. The liquid which is introduced into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser is thus oxygen-richer than in the conventional method because the liquid collected below the upper section is being used here.
In one embodiment, the distillation column system has a bypass conduit for introduction of liquid from the liquid collector arranged below the upper mass transfer section into the liquid distributor at the top of the lower mass transfer section, with a control valve disposed in the bypass conduit.
By means of this bypass conduit, outside the scope of the invention, the performance of the argon column top condenser can be controlled. If appropriate, the control valve is opened, and a small amount of relatively nitrogen-rich liquid flows directly into the distributor and hence bypasses the middle mass transfer section. As a result, the nitrogen content in the liquefaction space of the argon top condenser (or in the biphasic mixture at the outlet) is increased, the mean condensation temperature drops and the performance of the condenser is reduced as a result of reduction in the driving temperature difference (control method 1).
As an alternative to the control according to the invention, it would also be possible to control the conversion in the crude argon column with the aid of a valve in the gas flow upstream of the crude argon condenser. In this case, a gas inlet is utilized for introduction of gas from the argon column into the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser, and contains a control valve (control method 2).
The gas inlet immediately downstream of the control valve can be connected to a start-up conduit configured for controlled removal of gas from the low-pressure column.
The start-up conduit is connected to the gas inlet outside the vessel wall and is used only when the plant is cold-started. It contains a control valve which is closed in steady-state operation. It is necessary here, on start-up, to make sure that the mass transfer spaces are cooled equally on either side of the dividing wall. Large temperature differences between these two sections should be avoided in order thus to minimize the load on the dividing wall through thermally induced stresses. The start-up conduit is either open to the air or is connected to an impure nitrogen conduit upstream of the main heat exchanger. According to the temperature to the right and left of the dividing wall, the control valve is opened to a greater or lesser degree on start-up. It is advantageous that no separate stub has to be provided on the column here for the start-up conduit; instead, the start-up conduit is incorporated directly into the gas inlet downstream of the control valve for the argon column top condenser—i.e. outside the column. This start-up technique can be utilized not just in the invention, but in principle in the case of a dividing wall column section with a condenser above it.
The invention also relates to a plant for production of nitrogen by low-temperature fractionation of air comprising a main air compressor, an air precooling unit, an air cleaning unit and the main heat exchanger, and comprising two of the above-described distillation column systems, both of which receive feed air from the common main heat exchanger.
The plant for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air, comprises
a main air compressor for compression of feed air,
an air precooling unit for precooling of the feed air compressed in the main air compressor,
an air cleaning unit for cleaning of the precooled feed air,
a main heat exchanger for cooling of cleaned feed air,
a first distillation column system for obtaining oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air, comprising
a vessel, a two-phase conduit which is connected to the outlet of the evaporation space of the argon condenser and to the inlet of the vessel, a gas conduit for drawing off gas from the vessel and containing a control valve, and a liquid conduit for introducing liquid from the vessel into the liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer section;
a second distillation column system configured according to the first distillation column system,
a first compressed air substream conduit for introducing cooled feed air from the main heat exchanger into the high-pressure column of the first distillation column system and comprising
a second compressed air substream conduit for introducing cooled feed air from the main heat exchanger into the high-pressure column of the second distillation column system.
In this case, at least a portion of the feed air for the two distillation column systems can be cooled together in the main heat exchanger and be drawn off from the main heat exchanger in a combined compressed air conduit. The combined compressed air conduit is then branched into the first compressed air substream conduit to the first distillation column system, and the second compressed air substream conduit to the second distillation column system. Alternatively, the two compressed air substream conduits are connected directly to the main heat exchanger.
If a plant according to the invention has, in addition to the main heat exchanger, a high-pressure exchanger, the latter is likewise utilized for both distillation column systems, meaning that the cold compressed air at high pressure from the high-pressure exchanger is distributed between the two distillation column systems and the product stream destined for the high-pressure exchanger is withdrawn in liquid form from the two distillation column systems, combined and sent to the high-pressure exchanger.
For manufacturing reasons, the main heat exchanger generally consists of a plurality of blocks connected in parallel in any case. In that case, it is advisable to divide the blocks into two symmetric groups in order to be able to better control the main heat exchanger. The air to be fractionated in the first distillation column system and the corresponding stream of impure nitrogen from the same distillation column system are conducted here through the first exchanger group. The corresponding streams for the and/or from the second distillation column system flow through the second group. The residual streams (product and turbine streams) are distributed homogeneously between the blocks of both groups.
U.S. Pat. No. 612,892 does disclose operating two double columns connected in parallel alongside one another in a common coldbox; however, the aim of this document is to configure the two double columns differently. The person skilled in the art would not consult this publication in the search for a way of maximizing the capacity of a plant. In any case, he does not receive any suggestion as to how a multistrand system could be altered in the manner of the object described above.
The apparatuses upstream and downstream of the two distillation column systems can especially be formed by a single precooling operation, a single air cleaning operation and/or a single heat exchanger.
It is favourable when, in the plant, the first distillation column system and the second distillation column system are of the same installation size and, more particularly, the high-pressure column, low-pressure column and argon column have equal dimensions. The “same installation size” is understood here to mean that the corresponding column heights and diameters differ from one another by not more than 10%, especially not more than 5%. The comparison relates, pair by pair, to the corresponding sections of the first and second high-pressure columns, the first and second low-pressure columns and the argon columns.
The two distillation column systems may each be accommodated in a separate coldbox. Alternatively, the first and second distillation column systems are arranged in a common coldbox.
In both cases, the two distillation column systems are operated independently of one another. The hot plant components and the main heat exchanger and optionally a high-pressure exchanger are utilized together, for example. For this purpose, one, more than one or all withdrawal conduit(s) for products from the two distillation column systems, if they are not intended for direct liquid product withdrawal, are combined pair by pair to a combined conduit which is connected to the cold end of the main heat exchanger, and then guided in a common conduit to the main heat exchanger or optionally to the high-pressure exchanger. Alternatively, each of the two distillation column systems has its own main heat exchanger and optionally its own high-pressure heat exchanger.
For independent operation, each of the two distillation column systems has a separate subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger which can be operated independently of the subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger of the other distillation column system and, more particularly, is not connected to pipelines from or to the other distillation column system.
More particularly, this means that the two distillation column systems are operable independently of one another.
The invention also relates to a method of obtaining oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air. The method according to the invention can be supplemented by method features corresponding to the features of individual, several or all dependent apparatus claims.
The method of obtaining oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air with a distillation column system comprises
an argon column top condenser which is configured as a condenser-evaporator and is in flow connection with the top of the argon column, wherein
feed air is introduced into the high-pressure column and
an oxygen product stream is drawn off from the low-pressure column,
the middle mass transfer region has at least one first mass transfer space which is open at the top toward the upper mass transfer region and at the bottom toward the lower mass transfer region, characterized in that
the argon column top condenser is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper and middle mass transfer regions,
the argon column top condenser is configured as a forced-flow evaporator, having an evaporation space which has an inlet at its bottom end and an outlet at its top end, and the outlet being connected to the liquid distributor of the first mass transfer space,
an argon-enriched fraction is drawn off from the liquefaction space of the argon top condenser, liquid from the liquid collector arranged beneath the upper mass transfer region is introduced into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser), and in that
the argon column top condenser is controlled by withdrawing a biphasic mixture from the evaporation space of the argon condenser and introducing it into a vessel, drawing off a gas stream from the vessel via a control valve and drawing off a liquid stream from the vessel and introducing it into the liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer section.
The advantages of the invention are manifested especially in particularly large plants having a multistrand configuration.
The invention and further details of the invention are elucidated in detail hereinafter with reference to working examples shown in schematic form and the drawings. The drawings show:
FIG. 1 is a first working example of a complete plant with a distillation column system according to the invention having a two-turbine system.
FIG. 2 is a second working example with only one refrigerating turbine, an air injection turbine.
FIG. 3 is a third working example with a pressurized nitrogen turbine.
FIG. 4 is a fourth double column system with an impure nitrogen turbine.
FIG. 5 is a fifth working example with two distillation column systems according to the invention (“twin column”).
FIG. 6 is a detail view of the low-pressure column with a first closed-loop control concept for the argon column condenser with liquid bypass.
FIG. 7 is a further closed-loop control concept with a closed-loop control valve for the conversion in the argon column.
FIG. 8 is a modification of FIG. 7 without a separate packing section for the crude oxygen from the high-pressure column.
FIGS. 9 to 11 are three embodiments with complete argon recovery.
FIG. 12 is a third closed-loop control concept derived from FIGS. 6 and 7.
FIG. 1 shows a plant with a single distillation column system. The construction of the low-pressure column of this distillation column system is shown in detail in FIG. 6 (some of the reference signs mentioned below are shown only therein). The distillation column system of the working example of FIG. 1 has a high-pressure column 101, a low-pressure column 102, a main condenser 103 and an argon column 152.
The main condenser 103 is formed in the example by a three stage cascade evaporator, i.e. a multilevel pocket evaporator. The column pair 101/102 is arranged in the form of a double column. The argon column 152 is disposed in a middle mass transfer region 130 of the low-pressure column 102. The argon column top condenser 155 is inside the low-pressure column 102 above the middle mass transfer region 130. The low-pressure column 102 also has an upper mass transfer region 131 and a lower mass transfer region 132 (see FIG. 6 in particular).
The plant shown in FIG. 1 has an entry filter 302 for atmospheric air (AIR), a main air compressor 303, an air precooling unit 304, an air cleaning unit 305 (typically formed by a pair of molecular sieve adsorbers), a booster air compressor 306 (BAC) with downstream cooler 307 and a main heat exchanger 308. The main heat exchanger 308 is accommodated in a dedicated coldbox which is separate from the coldbox around the distillation column system. A combined compressed air stream 100 from the cold end of the main heat exchanger 308 is introduced into the high-pressure column 101.
The air boosted to its final pressure in the booster compressor 306 is liquefied in the main heat exchanger 308 (or—if its pressure is supercritical—pseudo-liquefied) and fed via conduits 311/111 to the distillation column system.
A nitrogen gas stream 104, 114 from the high-pressure column 101 is introduced into the liquefaction space of the main condenser 103. In the liquefaction space of the main condenser 103, liquid nitrogen 115 is produced therefrom and at least a first portion thereof is guided as the first liquid nitrogen stream 105 to the high-pressure column 101.
A liquid oxygen stream from the low-pressure column 102 flows away from the lower end of the lowermost mass transfer layer 107 of the low-pressure column 102 and hence is introduced into the evaporation space of the main condenser 103. Gaseous oxygen is formed in the evaporation space of the main condenser 103. At least a first portion thereof is introduced into the low-pressure column 102, in that it flows upward into the lowermost mass transfer layer 107 of the low-pressure column 102; a second portion can be obtained directly, if required, as gaseous oxygen product and warmed in the main heat exchanger 308 (not implemented in this working example).
The reflux liquid 109 for the low-pressure column 102 is formed by a nitrogen-enriched liquid 120 which is drawn off from the high-pressure column 101 from an intermediate point (or alternatively directly from the top) and cooled down in a subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger 123. Impure nitrogen 110 is drawn off from the top of the low-pressure column 102 and guided as residual gas through the subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger 123 and through the conduit 32 to the main heat exchanger 308.
An oxygen-enriched bottoms liquid stream 151 is drawn off from the high-pressure column 101 and cooled down in the subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger 123. In the example, the entire cooled bottoms liquid 153 is fed to the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column 102. It flows together with the reflux liquid coming from above into the lowermost section of the upper mass transfer region. The liquid running off from this section is collected by a liquid collector 133 and introduced into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser 155. The argon column top condenser 155 here is configured in accordance with the invention as a forced-flow evaporator. The fraction evaporated in the top condenser 155 flows back into the upper mass transfer region 131 and the fraction 157 remaining in liquid form is fed into the middle mass transfer region 130 of the low-pressure column 102. The argon-enriched “product” 163 of the argon column is removed in gaseous form from the argon column 152 or the top condenser 155 thereof and guided through the main heat exchanger 308 via conduit 164 through a separate passage group.
Alternatively, it would be possible to mix the argon-enriched fraction 163 with the impure nitrogen and guide the mixture through the main heat exchanger.
The liquid air 111 from the main heat exchanger is fed via the conduit 111 to the high-pressure column 101 at an intermediate point. At least a portion 127 is withdrawn again immediately and introduced via the subcooler 123 and via the conduit 128 into the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column 102, and specifically above the feed of the bottoms fraction 153. Via conduit 129, gaseous air from an air injection turbine 137 is additionally introduced into the low-pressure column 102, at the same level as the crude oxygen 153.
The main product drawn off from the distillation column systems is liquid oxygen 141 from the evaporation space of the main condenser 103, and it is fed via conduit 14 at least partly to an internal compression. This involves pumping the liquid oxygen 14 by means of a pump 15 to a high product pressure, evaporating it or (if its pressure is supercritical) pseudo-evaporating it in the main heat exchanger 308 under this high product pressure, warming it to about ambient temperature and finally drawing off GOXIC as the gaseous compressed oxygen product. This is the main product of the plant of the working example.
A further product from the plant is compressed nitrogen, which is drawn off directly from the top of the high-pressure column 101 (conduits 104, 142), conducted via conduit 42 to the main heat exchanger 308, warmed therein and finally obtained as gaseous compressed nitrogen product MPGAN. A portion thereof can be used as seal gas. In addition, a portion 143 of the liquid nitrogen produced in the main condenser 103 can be fed via conduit 43 to an internal compression (pump 16) and obtained as gaseous high-pressure nitrogen product GANIC. The plant can also supply liquid products LOX, LIN.
In a specific example, the mass transfer elements in the low-pressure column 102 are formed exclusively by structured packing. The oxygen section 107 of the low-pressure column 102 is equipped with a structured packing having a specific surface area of 750 m2/m3 or alternatively 1200 m2/m3; in the other sections, the packing has a specific surface area of 750 or 500 m2/m3. In addition, the low-pressure column 102 may have a nitrogen section above the mass transfer regions shown in the drawing; this may likewise be equipped with a particularly dense packing (for example having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 for the purpose of reducing the column height). In a departure from this, it is possible to combine structured packing of different specific surface area within any of the sections mentioned. The argon column 152, in the working example, contains exclusively packing having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 or alternatively 750 m2/m3.
In the high-pressure column 101, the mass transfer elements are formed exclusively by structured packing having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 or 750 m2/m3. Alternatively, at least a portion of the mass transfer elements in the high-pressure column 101 could be formed by conventional distillation trays, for example by sieve trays.
The system of FIG. 1 is configured as a two-turbine method with a medium-pressure turbine 138 and an air injection turbine 137.
The working example of FIG. 2 differs from FIG. 1 in that it is configured as a one-turbine system. It has only one air injection turbine, and no medium-pressure turbine.
FIG. 3 is almost identical to FIG. 2, but instead of the air injection turbine has a compressed nitrogen turbine 337. It is operated with a portion 342 of the compressed nitrogen 142 which is drawn off in gaseous form from the top of the high-pressure column 101.
In FIG. 4, the turbine stream 442 is instead drawn off from an intermediate point in the high-pressure column 101 and expanded to perform work in an impure nitrogen turbine 437.
FIG. 5 shows a plant having two distillation column systems which is configured in accordance with the invention.
The first distillation column system of the working example of FIG. 5 has a first high-pressure column 101, a first low-pressure column 102, a first main condenser 103 and a first argon column 152. A second high-pressure column 201, a second low-pressure column 202, a second main condenser 203 and a second argon column 252 form part of the second distillation column system in the plant shown in FIG. 1.
Each of the main condensers 103, 203 is formed in the example by a three-stage cascade evaporator. The column pairs 101/102, 201/202 are arranged in the form of two double columns. The argon columns 152/252 are arranged in a middle mass transfer region of the low-pressure columns 102, 202. The argon top column condensers 155, 255 are inside the respective low-pressure columns 102, 202 above the middle mass transfer region 113, 213 and are configured in accordance with the invention as forced-flow evaporators. The low-pressure columns is 102, 202 also each have an upper mass transfer region above their argon column top condenser 155, 255 and a lower mass transfer region below their argon column 152/252 or the middle mass transfer region 113, 213. The arrangement of the mass transfer regions in the low-pressure columns is apparent from FIG. 6 in particular.
Each of the two distillation column systems is controlled independently. The pressure in the low-pressure columns can, for example, be set and controlled separately. This decoupling also lessens the overall closed-loop control complexity and allows any manufacturing tolerances in the two double columns to be better compensated for.
The plant shown in FIG. 5 has an entry filter 302 for atmospheric air (AIR), a main air compressor 303, an air precooling unit 304, an air cleaning unit 305 (typically formed by a pair of molecular sieve adsorbers), a booster air compressor 306 (BAC) with downstream cooler 307 and a main heat exchanger 308. The main heat exchanger 308 is accommodated in a dedicated coldbox which is separate from the coldbox(es) around the distillation column systems. A combined compressed air stream 99 from the cold end of the main heat exchanger 308 is branched into a first compressed air substream 100 and a second compressed air substream 200. The first compressed air substream 100 is introduced into the first high-pressure column 101, and the second compressed air substream 200 into the second high-pressure column 201.
The air boosted to its final pressure in the booster compressor 306 is liquefied (or—if its pressure is supercritical—pseudo-liquefied) in the main heat exchanger 308 and fed via conduit 311 to the distillation column systems and branched therein into the streams 111 and 112.
A first nitrogen gas stream 104, 114 from the first high-pressure column 101 is introduced into the liquefaction space of the first main condenser 103. Liquid nitrogen 115 is produced in the liquefaction space of the first main condenser 103, and at least a first portion thereof is guided as a first liquid nitrogen stream 105 to the first high-pressure column 101.
A second nitrogen gas stream 204, 214 from the second high-pressure column 201 is introduced into the liquefaction space of the second main condenser 203. Liquid nitrogen 215 is produced in the liquefaction space of the second main condenser 203, and at least one first portion thereof is guided as a second liquid nitrogen stream 205 to the second high-pressure column 201.
A first liquid oxygen stream from the first low-pressure column 102 flows away from the lower end of the lowermost mass transfer layer 107 of the first low-pressure column 102 and hence is introduced into the evaporation space of the first main condenser 103. Gaseous oxygen is formed in the evaporation space of the first main condenser 103. At least a first portion thereof is introduced as first oxygen gas stream into the first low-pressure column 102, in that it flows from below into the lowermost mass transfer layer 107 of the first low-pressure column 102; a second portion can, if required, be obtained directly as gaseous oxygen product and warmed in the main heat exchanger 308.
A second liquid oxygen stream from the second low-pressure column 202 flows away from the lower end of the lowermost mass transfer layer 207 of the second low-pressure column 202 and hence is introduced into the evaporation space of the second main condenser 203. Gaseous oxygen is formed in the evaporation space of the second main condenser 203. At least a first portion thereof is introduced as second oxygen gas stream into the second low-pressure column 202, in that it flows from the bottom into the lowermost mass transfer layer 207 of the second low-pressure column 202; a second portion can, if required, be obtained directly as gaseous oxygen product and warmed in the main heat exchanger 308 (not shown).
The reflux liquids 109, 209 for the two low-pressure columns 102, 202 are each formed by an nitrogen-enriched liquid 120, 220 which is drawn off in both high-pressure columns 101, 201 from an intermediate point (or alternatively directly from the top) and cooled down in subcooling countercurrent heat exchangers 123, 223. Impure nitrogen 110, 210 is drawn off from the top of both low-pressure columns 102, 202 and guided as residual gas through one subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger 123, 223 in each case and via the common conduit 32 to the main heat exchanger 308.
One oxygen-enriched bottoms liquid stream 151, 251 is drawn off from each of the two high-pressure columns 101, 201 and cooled down in the respective subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger 123, 223. In the example, the entire cooled bottoms liquid 153, 253 is fed to the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure columns 102, 202. It flows together with the reflux liquid coming from above into the lowermost section of the upper mass transfer region. The liquid running downward from this section is collected by a liquid collector 133, 233 and introduced into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser 155, 255. The argon column top condenser 155, 255 here is configured in accordance with the invention as a forced-flow evaporator. The fraction which has evaporated in the top condenser 155, 255 flows back into the upper mass transfer region, and the fraction remaining in liquid form 157, 257 is fed into the middle mass transfer region 130 of the low-pressure column 102, 202. The argon-enriched “product” 163, 263 of the argon columns is withdrawn in gaseous form from the argon column 152, 252 or the top condenser thereof 155, 255 and guided through the main heat exchanger 308 via conduit 164 through a separate passage group.
Alternatively, it would be possible to mix the argon-enriched fractions 163, 263 with the impure nitrogen 110, 210 and conduct the mixture through the main heat exchanger.
The liquid or supercritical air 311 from the main heat exchanger is fed via conduits 111, 211 to the high-pressure columns 101, 201 at an intermediate point. At least a portion 127, 227 is withdrawn again immediately and introduced through the subcoolers 123, 323 and via the conduit 128, 228 into the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure columns 102, 202, above the feed of the bottoms fraction 153, 253. Gaseous air from an air injection turbine 137 is also introduced via conduit 129, 229 into the low-pressure columns 102, 202, at the same level as the crude oxygen 153, 253.
The main product drawn off from the distillation column systems is liquid oxygen 141, 241 from the evaporation space of the main condensers 103, 203, and it is combined and fed via conduit 14 at least partly to an internal compression. This involves pumping the liquid oxygen 14 by means of a pump 15 to a high product pressure, evaporating it or (if its pressure is supercritical) pseudo-evaporating it in the main heat exchanger 308 under this high product pressure, warming to about ambient temperature and finally drawing off GOXIC as the gaseous compressed oxygen product. This is the main product of the plant of this working example.
A further product from the plant is compressed nitrogen, which is drawn off directly from the top of the high-pressure columns 101, 201 (conduits 104, 142 and 204, 242), conducted together via conduit 42 to the main heat exchanger 308, warmed therein and finally obtained as gaseous compressed nitrogen product MPGAN. A portion thereof can be used as seal gas. In addition, a portion 143, 243 of the liquid nitrogen produced in the main condensers 103, 203 can be fed via conduit 43 to an internal compression (pump 16) and obtained as gaseous high-pressure nitrogen product GANIC.
The plant can also supply liquid products LOX, LIN. These can be removed separately as shown from each distillation column system.
In a specific example, the mass transfer elements in the two low-pressure columns 102, 202 are formed exclusively by structured packing. The oxygen sections 107, 207 of the two low-pressure columns 102, 202 are equipped with a structured packing having a specific surface area of 750 m2/m3 or alternatively 1200 m2/m3; in the other sections, the packing has a specific surface area of 750 or 500 m2/m3. In addition, the two low-pressure columns 102, 202 may have a nitrogen section above the mass transfer regions shown in the drawing; this may likewise be equipped with a particularly dense packing (for example having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 for the purpose of reducing the column height). In a departure from this, it is possible to combine structured packing of different specific surface area within any of the sections mentioned. The argon columns 152, 252, in the working example, contain exclusively packing having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 or alternatively 750 m2/m3.
In the high-pressure columns 101, 201, the mass transfer elements are formed exclusively by structured packing having a specific surface area of 1200 m2/m3 or 750 m2/m3. Alternatively, at least a portion of the mass transfer elements in the two high-pressure columns 101, 201 could be formed by conventional distillation trays, for example by sieve trays.
The system of FIG. 5 is configured analogously to FIG. 1 as a two-turbine method with a medium-pressure turbine 138 and an air injection turbine 137. Alternatively, in the system of FIG. 5 having two distillation column systems, it would also be possible to use the turbine configurations of FIG. 2, 3 or 4.
With reference to the detailed drawing of FIG. 6, the exact function of argon column and argon column top condenser and the closed-loop control thereof will now be elucidated. This detail can be applied to any of the preceding working examples.
FIG. 6 shows just a section of the double column 101, 102, which extends from the upper end of the high-pressure column 101 to the second packing layer of the upper mass transfer region 131 of the low-pressure column, and more particularly contains the argon column 152 and the argon column top condenser 155. It will be appreciated that the working example of FIG. 6 can also be used in other two-column systems, for example those having an arrangement of the low-pressure column alongside the high-pressure column and/or with arrangement of the main condenser outside the low-pressure column.
In the main condenser 103, liquid oxygen is evaporated, which runs down from the lower mass transfer region 132 or is sucked in from the bath in the bottom of the low-pressure column; in contrast to this, gaseous nitrogen from the top of the high-pressure column 101 is evaporated. (The nitrogen conduits are not shown in FIG. 6.)
The liquid collectors and distributors are not shown in FIG. 6 apart from the collector 133 between the upper mass transfer region 131 and the argon column top condenser 155, the two liquid distributors 44, 420 at the top of the first and second mass transfer space 134, 135 and the liquid distributor 45 at the top of the lower mass transfer section 132. For the rest as well, FIG. 6 is very schematic and should generally not be regarded as being to scale.
The middle mass transfer region 130 of the low-pressure column is subdivided by a vertical flat dividing wall 136 in a gas-tight manner into first mass transfer space 134 and a second mass transfer space 135. The first mass transfer space 134 is open in the upward direction toward the upper mass transfer region 131 and in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region 132, meaning that gas from the lower mass transfer region 132 can flow into the first mass transfer space 134 of the middle mass transfer region 131, and gas from the first mass transfer space 134 can flow away upward into the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column. The first mass transfer space 134 fulfils the function of the argon section of the low-pressure column, i.e. of that mass transfer region which, in a conventional plant, is immediately above the argon transition, through which an argon-containing fraction would be passed to an external crude argon column or argon column.
The second mass transfer space 135, which forms the argon column 152, is likewise open in the downward direction toward the lower mass transfer region 132; ascending gas flows out of the lower mass transfer region 132 of the low-pressure column into the second mass transfer space 135 in this way. At its upper end, the second mass transfer space 135, however, is sealed in a gas-tight manner from the upper mass transfer region 131. The seal in the upward direction is brought about by a horizontal plate 36 which—apart from the conduits 37, 62, 41 conducted through it—is gas tight. Between the upper 131 and middle 130 mass transfer regions is the argon column top condenser 155, which is configured as a condenser-evaporator, here in accordance with the invention as a forced-flow evaporator. In this working example, it consists of a single plate heat exchanger block. Alternatively, it could also be formed by two or more plate heat exchanger blocks arranged in parallel. The liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser 155 is in flow connection with the top of the argon column 152 via the gas conduit 37 and the liquid conduits 62, 41. In this case, top tops gas from the argon column 152 flows via the gas conduit 37 from the upper end of the second mass transfer space 135 into the liquefaction space and is at least partly liquefied there. The liquid produced is drawn off via conduit 62, recycled via conduit 41 into the second mass transfer space 135 and distributed by means of a liquid distributor 420 as reflux liquid to the argon column over the cross section of the second mass transfer space 135. The proportion 163 remaining in gaseous form is drawn off from the vessel of the low-pressure column 102 and treated further as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5.
The liquid flowing away from the two mass transfer spaces 134, 135 of the middle mass transfer region 130 is collected in a liquid collector (not shown). The liquid flows onward to the liquid distributor 45, which distributes it over the entire column cross section and applies it to the lower mass transfer region 132.
The crude oxygen 153 from the bottom of the high-pressure column 101 is—similarly to FIG. 1—introduced between two packing sections of the upper mass transfer region 131. At the same point, an air stream 129 is introduced, which has previously been expanded to about low-pressure column pressure so as to perform work (see air injection turbines 137 in FIGS. 1, 2 and 5).
In addition, liquid air 128 is introduced into the upper mass transfer region 131. Virtually all the liquid from the upper mass transfer region 131 is collected in the liquid collector 133 and introduced via the conduit 71 into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser 155. This has two advantages:
The amount of liquid which flows via conduit 71 through the evaporation space is particularly large. In the argon column top condenser, preferably 35% to 55%, for example about 45%, of this amount of liquid is evaporated.
This liquid has a relatively high oxygen content and hence a comparatively high evaporation temperature. This allows a particularly small temperature differential to be achieved; in three specific examples, it is 0.8 K, 1.0 K or 1.5 K. This allows the thermodynamic losses in the condenser to be kept particularly small.
The high liquid excess is thus of considerable significance for the efficiency of the forced-flow evaporator.
A biphasic mixture emerges via conduit 73 from the evaporation space of the condenser 155. The liquid component L flows into the liquid distributor 44 at the top of the first mass transfer space 134. The evaporated component V flows back upward into the upper mass transfer section 131.
The closed-loop control of the argon column top condenser 155 is effected in the working example of FIG. 6 by a closed-loop control method 1 which requires a bypass conduit 49/50 and a closed-loop control valve 48. In this way, the performance of the argon column top condenser 155 is controlled.
A small amount of relatively nitrogen-rich liquid flows into the distributor 45 and increases the nitrogen content in the vapour ascending out of the lower section 132 and hence also in the overall argon column 152 and additionally in the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser 155. Thus, this control conduit and the valve arranged therein enable a controlled reduction in the performance of the condenser. The relatively nitrogen-rich liquid, in the working example, comes from the collector 133 at the lower end of the upper mass transfer region 131.
The closed-loop control valve 48 is closed in steady-state operation, or only a very small amount of liquid flows through it. In the event of deviations from steady-state operation, for example in the event of a change in load, generally less than 5% of the overall liquid 71/49 from the liquid chamber 133 flows through the bypass conduit, and in any case less than 15%.
Alternatively, other closed-loop control methods can be employed, one of which is described in detail hereinafter.
FIG. 7 shows an alternative closed-loop control method 2 with a closed-loop control valve 700 in the gas inlet 37 to the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser 155. This valve can be used to adjust the condensation pressure with appropriate condensation temperature. This directly influences the driving temperature differential in the condenser 155 and correspondingly also the condenser performance or the conversion in the argon column 152. The valve can be controlled via the pressure differential in the argon column (PDIC=pressure difference indication and control, not shown).
The only difference in FIG. 8 with respect to FIG. 7 is the lack of a mass transfer region between the introduction of the liquid crude oxygen 153 from the bottom of the high-pressure column and the liquid collector 133 at the lower end of the upper mass transfer region 131. In other words, the liquid crude oxygen is introduced directly into the liquid collector 133 and hence into the evaporation space of the condenser 155.
A closed-loop control method 3 is shown in FIG. 12. Here, the biphasic mixture from the evaporation space of the argon condenser 155 is introduced into an additional vessel 1250. Via conduit 1251, the gaseous component V is returned to the low-pressure column, such that it is available as ascending vapour in the upper mass transfer section 131. The liquid component L is introduced via conduit 1254 into the liquid distributor 44 at the top of the first mass transfer space 134 (of the argon section). By means of a closed-loop control valve 1252, the pressure in the evaporation space of the argon condenser 155 and hence the performance thereof can be adjusted.
The liquid conduit 1254 may likewise have a closed-loop control valve. Alternatively, the liquid flow is controlled by a fixed diaphragm, for example in the form of an opening in the base of the vessel 1250. The dimensions of this have to be such that the liquid level in the vessel, according to the pressure in the vessel, will vary between the upper and lower vessel limits.
FIG. 9 is based on FIG. 2, but has a complete recovery of argon, in which the oxygen content in the top product 963 from the argon column is reduced, for example, to 0.1 to 100 ppm. The substantially oxygen-free argon gas 963 is subsequently fed to a pure argon column in which an argon-nitrogen separation is undertaken. For the low oxygen content necessary for this purpose, the few theoretical plates in the dividing wall section 135 are insufficient. Therefore, a crude argon column 900 of almost standard length is used, utilizing the second mass transfer space 135 in the dividing wall section of the low-pressure column 102 as the uppermost mass transfer region of the crude argon rectification. For this purpose, the second mass transfer space 135 has to be sealed gas-tight at its lower end, for example by a semicircular plate. Below this plate, argon-containing gas 901 is drawn off from the low-pressure column 102 and fed to the bottom of the crude argon column 900. The bottoms liquid 902 from the crude argon column 900 is conducted in the opposite direction at the same point in the low-pressure column 102. The top of the crude argon column is in flow connection via conduits 903 (for gas) and 904 (for liquid) with the lower end of the second mass transfer space 135. As known from FIGS. 1 to 7, the upper end thereof is connected to argon column top condenser 155.
In the working example of FIG. 10, the second mass transfer space 135 is open at the bottom end and in this respect is operated analogously to FIGS. 1 to 5. However, the top thereof is not connected directly to the argon top condenser 155, but connected via conduits 905 and 906 to the bottom of the crude argon column 900. The top of the crude argon column is in flow connection via conduits 907 and 908 with the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser.
FIG. 11 shows a working example without a dividing wall section in the low-pressure column. The argon column here consists exclusively of the separate crude argon column 900, the top of which, analogously to FIG. 10, is connected (907, 908) to the argon column top condenser 155. The bottom of the crude argon column 900 of FIG. 11, analogously to FIG. 9, is connected (901, 902) to an appropriate intermediate point in the low-pressure column 102.
1. A distillation column system for obtaining oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air, comprising
a main condenser, which is a condenser-evaporator, having a liquefaction space in flow connection with a top of the high-pressure column,
an argon column which is in flow connection with an intermediate point in the low-pressure column, said argon column having a line for withdrawing an argon-enriched stream, and an argon column top condenser which is a condenser-evaporator and is in flow connection with a top of the argon column,
wherein the low-pressure column has an upper mass transfer region, a lower mass transfer region and a middle mass transfer region,
wherein the middle mass transfer region has at least one first mass transfer space which is in fluid communication with the upper mass transfer region and is in fluid communication with the lower mass transfer region,
wherein the upper mass transfer region has a liquid collector at a bottom end of the upper mass transfer region,
wherein the first mass transfer space of the middle mass transfer region has a liquid distributor at a top of the first mass transfer space of the middle mass transfer region,
wherein the argon column top condenser is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper mass transfer region and the middle mass transfer region, and the argon column top condenser is a forced-flow evaporator, having a liquefaction space and an evaporation space, the evaporation space having an inlet at a bottom end of the evaporation space and an outlet at a top end of the evaporation space, and the outlet of the evaporation space is connected to the liquid distributor of the first mass transfer space of the middle mass transfer region,
the system further comprising
a conduit from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region to the inlet of the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser, whereby liquid from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region can flow into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser,
a vessel having an inlet and an outlet,
a two-phase conduit which is connected to the outlet of the evaporation space of the argon condenser and to the inlet of the vessel,
a gas conduit connected to the outlet of the vessel for drawing off gas from the vessel, said gas conduit including a control valve, and
a liquid conduit from the vessel to the liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer section, whereby liquid from the vessel can flow to the liquid distributor at the top of the middle mass transfer section.
2. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein the argon condenser produces a reflux stream for the argon column.
3. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein the argon column is a crude argon column and has 70 to 180 theoretical plates.
4. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein
the middle mass transfer region is subdivided by a vertical dividing wall, in a gas-tight manner into the first mass transfer space and a second mass transfer space,
the second mass transfer space forms at least part of the argon column and is not in fluid communication with the upper mass transfer region, and
the second mass transfer space is in fluid communication with the lower mass transfer region.
5. The distillation column system according to claim 4, wherein the vertical dividing wall is a flat dividing wall.
the argon column is formed solely by a separate crude argon column having a top and a bottom,
the top of the separate crude argon column is in flow connection with the liquefaction space of the argon column top condenser, and
the bottom of the separate crude argon column is in flow connection with the top of the second mass transfer space.
7. The distillation column system according to claim 1,
the bottom of the argon column is in flow connection with an intermediate region of the low-pressure column,
wherein the intermediate region of the low-pressure column is a region between the middle transfer region and lower mass transfer region.
8. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein the conduit from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region to the inlet of the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser is configured
the conduit from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region to the inlet of the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser
so that at least 80 mol % of liquid that flows into the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region flows into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser.
9. The distillation column system according to claim 8, wherein the conduit from the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region to the inlet of the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser is configured so that at least 90 mol % of liquid that flows into the liquid collector beneath the upper mass transfer region is introduced into the evaporation space of the argon column top condenser.
10. The distillation column system according to claim 6, further comprising a crude oxygen conduit from the bottom of the high-pressure column to the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column whereby crude oxygen can flow from the bottom of the high-pressure column to the upper mass transfer region of the low-pressure column.
11. A plant for production of oxygen by cryogenic fractionation of air, comprising
a first distillation column system according to claim 1,
a second distillation column system according to claim 1,
a first compressed air substream conduit from the main heat exchanger to the high-pressure column of the first distillation column system for introducing an air substream into said high-pressure column of the first distillation column system, and
a second compressed air substream conduit from the main heat exchanger to the high-pressure column of the second distillation column system for introducing an air substream into said high-pressure column of the second distillation column system.
12. The plant according to claim 11, wherein
the main heat exchanger is divided into a first group of heat exchanger blocks and a second group of heat exchanger blocks, which are connected in parallel so that feed air for the first distillation column system is passed exclusively through the first group, and feed air for the second distillation column system is passed exclusively through the second group, and
wherein the plant has a first overall product conduit for combination of a first product stream from the first distillation column system and a second product stream from the second distillation column system, and means of dividing the overall product stream from the overall product conduit between the first group and second group of the main heat exchanger.
13. The plant according to claim 11, wherein the first distillation column system and the second distillation column system are of the same installation size.
14. The plant according to claim 11, wherein for each of the first and second distillation column systems comprises a separate subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger, the subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger of the first distillation column system is operable independently of the subcooling countercurrent heat exchanger of the second distillation column system.
15. The plant according to claim 11, wherein the first and second distillation column systems are operable independently of one another.
16. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein
the argon column is formed from a combination of the second mass transfer space and a separate crude argon column having a top and a bottom, and
the top of the separate crude argon column is in flow connection with a lower end of the second mass transfer space and the second mass transfer is closed at the lower end toward the lower mass transfer region.
17. The distillation column system according to claim 1, wherein the vessel is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper mass transfer region and the middle mass transfer region.
20. The distillation column system according to claim 16, wherein the vessel is arranged within the low-pressure column between the upper mass transfer region and the middle mass transfer region.
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6240744 June 5, 2001 Agrawal et al.
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Filed: Aug 11, 2016
Date of Patent: Nov 24, 2020
Assignee: LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (Munich)
Inventor: Dimitri Golubev (Geretsried)
Primary Examiner: John F Pettitt, III
International Classification: F25J 3/04 (20060101); | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1124 |
__label__wiki | 0.640118 | 0.640118 | Justia Patents Dialyzer With Dialysate Proportioning MeansUS Patent Application for DIALYSIS SYSTEM INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE Patent Application (Application #20090206023)
DIALYSIS SYSTEM INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL POWER SOURCE
Feb 14, 2008 - BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
A dialysis system includes: a water purification unit; a dialysate generation unit configured to use water purified by the water purification unit; a dialysate delivery unit configured to deliver dialysate prepared by the dialysate generation unit; a supplemental power source; a first electrical connection configured to electrically connect a branch power source with at least one of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit; and a second electrical connection configured to electrically connect the supplemental power source with at least one of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
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The present disclosure relates generally to medical fluid systems and more particularly to dialysis systems that can be used in a patient's home.
It is expected that the power requirements during a typical usage cycle of a home dialysis device will vary significantly. During therapy, which can last for two to eight hours, energy usage is expected to be particularly high. The dialysis delivery and water purification systems require significant amounts of energy to run heaters, pumps, valves, etc. Similarly, disinfection equipment and processes that are operated at the end of therapy can also require large amounts of electricity. The instantaneous amount of energy required during those states may exceed the wattage which can be supplied by a standard home electrical branch (e.g., 15 ampere, 110/120 volt, or equivalent). The patient's branch power may need to be upgraded to a higher operating current and/or voltage to run a therapy.
It is desirable not to have to upgrade the patient's electrical system.
The system of the present disclosure is a medical fluid system, such as a dialysis system, which can be used in a patient's home. The medical fluid system in one embodiment generates dialysis fluid. The process begins by purifying water. The purified water is delivered to the dialysis machine, which adds concentrates to the purified water to create dialysate. The apparatus therefore includes a water purification system placed on the front end of the dialysis machine. The system generates dialysate online, that is, it generates the medical fluid as it is needed as opposed to being pre-generated and stored in supply bags. As discussed, the need to upgrade the electrical system of a patient's home to handle both dialysate preparation and dialysate delivery could provide an impediment to adoption of the therapy. The present system accordingly provides a supplemental power supply, which is connected in parallel with the patient's line or branch power. During therapy or other high-energy demand operation, the supplemental power is discharged into the system to prevent the total power draw from the load or branch from exceeding its load rating. After therapy is completed or otherwise when the current requirement of the dialysis system drops, the supplemental power supply draws power from the branch circuit. For example, there may be sixteen to twenty-two hours per day that the equipment is not in use. The supplemental source during this time replenishes its power reserve for the next dialysis treatment.
In one embodiment, both the branch and the supplemental power devices supply power during therapy to the dialysis hardware. In various implementations illustrated below the branch and the supplemental power devices: (i) operate in parallel to supply power to each of the medical fluid components requiring power; or (ii) are dedicated individually to one or more of the medical fluid components requiring power (e.g., branch supplies power to each of the medical fluid components requiring power except for the dialysate preparation unit which is powered via the supplemental power source). After therapy power from both sources to the medical fluid hardware is shut down (or reduced to a hibernation level), and the line or branch power source recharges the supplemental power source.
The supplemental power source can be one of several different types, each of which offers different benefits and drawbacks. In one embodiment, the supplemental power source is an electrochemical battery or batteries, e.g., which uses a rechargeable chemistry such as Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Ion-Polymer, Lithium-Ion-Phosphate, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Nano-Titanate, Nickel-Metal-Hydride, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Iron, Nickel-Zink, Lead-acid, and rechargeable-alkaline cells. Each of the chemistries is capable of storing sufficient amounts of energy in a reasonably sized package to fit the medical fluid application. These cells are rechargeable but are limited typically to several hundred to thousands of charge/discharge cycles before the cells have to be replaced. Depending on the chemistry of the cells, the cells can also present environmental issues.
The supplemental power source can alternatively be one or more capacitor, such as an ultracapacitor (sometimes called a supercapacitor). Ultracapacitors have faster discharge rates than the electrochemical batteries but offer the benefit of survival across millions of charge/discharge cycles without performance degradation. Moreover, recent advancements in the capacitor field have achieved energy densities in excess of 300 W(h)/kg, approximately twice the density of a Lithium-Ion cell. Moreover, the high rate of discharge for ultracapacitor is not necessarily a drawback because the high discharge rate would allow a capacitor of a given energy density to supply more instantaneous energy to the system than a battery of equivalent energy density.
A third option is to convert water during off-therapy hours into pressurized hydrogen using an electrolysis reaction. During therapy, the hydrogen is oxidized in a fuel cell to produce electrical current for use by the device. The electrolysis reaction is very energy inefficient, however, the resulting hydrogen generation is highly flammable and is therefore stored safely and at relatively low pressures in one preferred embodiment.
For online dialysis, two heaters may be provided, one for a dialysate preparation unit and one for a dialysate delivery unit. Powering the heaters at both times may exceed the peak current rating for the branch or line power (assuming branch or line power is powering both heaters). The heaters are each powered via a duty cycle using pulse width modulation, which for each heater applies maximum power to the heater for a first period of time and no power to the heater for a second period of time. The first time relative to the second time sets the duty cycle (e.g., fifty percent duty cycle requires full power for half the time and no power for half the time).
The present system includes a logic implementer or controller configured to, as much as possible, apply power to only one of the heaters at any given time. For example, the logic implementer or controller can be configured such that if the first heater needs power, the logic implementer looks to see if the second heater is currently being powered. If not, the logic implementer causes power to be supplied to the first heater. If so, the logic implementer keeps checking to see if the second heater is currently being powered and causes power to be supplied to the first heater as soon as the second heater is no longer being powered. The logic implementer is further configured such that if the second heater needs power, the logic implementer looks to see if the first heater is currently being powered. If not, the logic implementer causes power to be supplied to the second heater. If so, the logic implementer keeps checking to see if the first heater is currently being powered and causes power to be supplied to the second heater as soon as the first heater is no longer being powered.
In another example, the logic implementer or controller powers the first heater for a first predetermined duration and then powers the second heater for a second predetermined duration, the durations dependent upon the respective required duty cycles of the two heaters. If the collective duty cycles are less than one-hundred percent, the logic implementer or controller is further configured to apply no power to either heater for a predetermined period of time after one or both of the first and second predetermined power durations. In one embodiment, the logic implementer or controller attempts to space apart the powering of the two heaters as much as possible.
The above algorithms are best suited for first and second heaters that are sized and configured to each operate at less than fifty percent duty cycle. When the combined duty cycle of the two heaters is greater than one-hundred percent, the logic implementer is configured to minimize the amount of time of overlapping powering of the first and second heaters as much as possible. To do so, a second heater is powered at the instant power is removed from a first heater. The logic implementer then waits as long as possible (according to the duty cycle of the first heater) to re-power the first heater. The second heater is powered for as long as needed according to its duty cycle. This procedure is repeated, eliminating power overlap as much as possible.
The supplemental power source discussed above can be used to prevent the dual heaters from drawing too much current. In one embodiment, the branch or line power and the supplemental power source are split to each power one of the heaters. In another embodiment, one of the branch or line power alone is used to power both heaters when the heaters do not have to be powered at the same time. The second power source is called upon whenever both heaters are being powered, either to power one of the heaters or to add to a collective power source that can provide the needed current draw of both heaters.
It is accordingly an advantage of the present disclosure to provide a medical fluid system having a relatively large power requirement, and which can be used in a patient's home without having to upgrade the patient's line power.
It is another advantage of the present disclosure to provide a medical fluid system having a supplemental power source configured to power one or more electrical component of the system.
It is a further advantage of the present disclosure to provide a medical fluid system that separates the powering of dual heaters used in the system to minimize total power draw.
Additional features and advantages are described herein, and will be apparent from, the following Detailed Description and the figures.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of one embodiment of a medical fluid or dialysis system having a line or branch power source and a supplemental power source.
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of another embodiment of a medical fluid or dialysis system having a line or branch power source and a supplemental power source.
FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating one mode of operating both the line and branch power sources with the medical fluid or dialysis system.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating another mode of operating both the line and branch power sources with the medical fluid or dialysis system.
FIG. 5 is a schematic view illustrating a further mode of operating both the line and branch power sources with the medical fluid or dialysis system.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating still another mode of operating both the line and branch power sources with the medical fluid or dialysis system.
FIG. 7A is a logic flow diagram illustrating one method or algorithm for powering dual heaters of a medical fluid system.
FIG. 7B is a logic flow diagram illustrating another method or algorithm for powering dual heaters of a medical fluid system according to a master/delegate relationship.
FIG. 8 is a logic flow diagram illustrating a further method or algorithm for powering dual heaters of a medical fluid system.
FIG. 9 is a logic flow diagram illustrating one method or algorithm for powering dual heaters of a medical fluid system when the two heaters will at certain times be powered simultaneously.
FIG. 10 is a logic flow diagram illustrating another method or algorithm for powering dual heaters of a medical fluid system when the two heaters will at certain times be powered simultaneously.
FIG. 11 is a graph of current draw versus time for dual heaters of a medical fluid system when the total duty cycle for both heaters is less than one-hundred percent.
FIG. 12 is a graph of current draw versus time for dual heaters of a medical fluid system when the total duty cycle for both heaters is more than one-hundred percent.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION Medical Fluid System Having Supplemental Power Supply
Referring now to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, system 10a illustrates one embodiment of a medical fluid system employing a supplemental power supply or source. System 10a illustrates a dialysis system, and in particular an online dialysis system, which produces dialysate or dialysis fluid online (mixing dialysate components at the time of therapy as opposed to the use of a premixed, bagged dialysate). The dialysis system can be a peritoneal dialysis (“PD”) system, a hemodialysis (“HD”) system, a hemofiltration (“HF”) system, a hemodiafiltration (“HDF”) system and a continuous renal replacement therapy (“CRRT”) system. System 10a includes apparatus 12 for receiving line or branch power, such as 120 VAC or 240 VAC residential or commercial power. Apparatus 12 includes a plug and/or a cord and any needed power regulation apparatus, such as a transformer, analog to digital converter and any fusing or other desired circuit protection.
System 10a includes a supplemental power source or supply 14. Supplemental power source 14 includes wiring or circuit board traces that connect to branch power apparatus 12, such that branch power apparatus 12 can deliver power to supplemental power source 14. Supplemental power supply 14 includes an apparatus capable of receiving power from branch power apparatus 12, storing such power and delivering the power when needed to the medical fluid or dialysis apparatus described herein. The apparatus can be one of several different types, each of which offers different benefits and drawbacks. In one embodiment, supplemental power source 14 includes an electrochemical battery or batteries, e.g., which uses a rechargeable chemistry such as Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Ion-Polymer, Lithium-Ion-Phosphate, Lithium-Sulfur, Lithium-Nano-Titanate, Nickel-Metal-Hydride, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Iron, Nickel-Zink, Lead-acid, and rechargeable-alkaline cells. Each of the chemistries is capable of storing sufficient amounts of energy in a reasonably sized package to fit the medical fluid application. These cells are rechargeable but are limited typically to several hundred to thousands of charge/discharge cycles before the cells have to be replaced. Depending on the chemistry of the cells, the cells can also present environmental issues.
Supplemental power source 14 is alternatively one or more capacitor, such as an ultracapacitor (sometimes called a supercapacitor). Ultracapacitors have higher faster discharge rates than the electrochemical batteries but offer the benefit of survival across millions of charge/discharge cycles without performance degradation. Moreover, recent advancements in the capacitor field have achieved energy densities in excess of 300 W(h)/kg, approximately twice the density of a Lithium-Ion cell. A third option is to convert water during off-therapy hours into pressurized hydrogen using an electrolysis reaction. During therapy, the hydrogen is oxidized in a fuel cell to produce electrical current for use by the device.
As discussed, in one embodiment, branch power 12 and supplemental power source 14 power a dialysis machine 20. In the illustrated embodiment, dialysis machine 20 includes a water purification unit 22, a dialysate preparation unit 24, a dialysate delivery unit 30 and a disinfection unit 26. One example of a water purification unit is discussed in copending application Ser. No. 11/937,232, entitled, “Water Distillation System For Home Dialysis”, filed Nov. 8, 2007, assigned to the assignee of the present application, the entire contents of which are disclosed herein by reference. One example of a dialysate preparation unit is discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,274,434 (“the '434 patent”), entitled “Method And Apparatus For Kidney Dialysis, assigned to the assignee of the present application, the relevant contents which are incorporated herein expressly by reference.
Disinfection unit 26 can be part of the dialysate generation and delivery units, that is, use the same pumps, valves and heater as the other units. Disinfection unit 26 in one embodiment uses the machine heater to heat water within the dialysate circuit to a temperature sufficient to neutralize infectious agents in the flow path. Alternatively, disinfection unit 26 includes a port for accepting a disinfecting chemical is used with or without heat in the fluid circuit. Disinfection unit 26 further alternatively generates the chemical, e.g., ozone, which passes atmospheric oxygen through a live electric arc. The ozone is pumped through the dialysate path, sterilizing the path. To reiterate, disinfection unit 26 can be a separate module, or can use existing components, which are part of one or more of dialysate preparation unit 24 and dialysate delivery unit 30.
One example of a dialysate delivery unit 30 is described in the '434 patent above, the relevant portions of which are incorporated expressly herein by reference. In general, dialysate delivery unit 30 includes a controller 32, a dialysate heater 34, one or more pump 36 to pump dialysate (and potentially additionally to pump blood for a blood dialysis treatment), valves 38 and electrically/pneumatically controlled sensors 40, such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, conductivity sensors, air detection sensors, blood leak detection sensors, etc.
Controller 32 in one embodiment includes a plurality of controllers, each including processing and memory. Controller 32 can for example include a master or supervisory processor that controls a plurality of delegate processors, each of which are dedicated to various functions of dialysis system 20. Controller 32 can also include redundant processing, such as a safety processor which ensures that each of the other processors is performing its function correctly.
Controller 32 can control any one or more of water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24 and disinfection unit 26 in addition to controlling heater 34, pump 36, valves 38 and sensors 40. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, controller 32 of dialysate system 20 is further configured to control the switching associated with branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 via electrical or signal lines 42a to 42c, which extend respectively to a branch power switch 44a connecting branch power 12 to dialysis machine 20, switch 44b connecting branch power 12 to supplemental power supply 14 and a third switch 44c connecting supplemental power supply 14 to dialysis instrument 20.
Controller 32 via signal line 42a selectively opens or closes switch 44a to selectively allow branch power from branch power supply 12 to dialysis instrument 20. Controller 32 via signal line 42b controls switch 44b to allow power selectively from branch power supply 12 to charge supplemental power supply 14. Controller 32 uses signal line 42c to selectively open and close switch 44c to allow supplemental power supply 14 to supply power to dialysis instrument 20.
In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, branch power supply 12 powers controller 32 via a power line 46 independent of switches 44a and 44c. In this manner, controller 32 can be powered at anytime via power line 46 regardless of the state of switches 44 (referring collectively to switches 44a to 44c). At least a small amount of power can therefore be supplied to controller 32 of dialysis instrument 20 at any given time. There may however be instances in system 10a when no power is supplied to the instrument, e.g., controller 32 runs on on-board battery power.
Referring now to FIG. 2, alternative system 10b having branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 is illustrated. Here, each of the components of dialysis system 20 including water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24, dialysate delivery unit 30, disinfection unit 26, branch power apparatus 12 and supplemental power supply 14 are the same as described above for system 10a. System 10b is different however in that a separate controller 50 is provided with supplemental power supply 14 for controlling switches 44 via signal lines 42 (referring collectively to signal lies 42a to 42c) to allow (i) branch power to selectively supply power to dialysis instrument 20 and/or supplemental power supply 14 and (ii) supplemental power supply 14 to selectively supply power to dialysis instrument 20.
Dialysis preparation unit 30 still includes controller or control scheme 32 as described above for controlling any one or more of dialysis delivery unit 30, water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24 and disinfection unit 26. Separate power line 46 from branch power supply 12 to controller 32 is not needed in system 10b. There may be instances in system 10b when no power is supplied to the instrument.
In one embodiment, supplemental power supply 14 powers controller 50. Controller 50 can be shutdown at any time dialysis instrument 20 is not functioning and no power is supplied from branch power supply 12 to supplemental power supply 14. Controller 50 is powered and active however even if branch power 12, not supplemental power supply 14 is supplying power to dialysis instrument 20 currently.
Regardless of whether system 10a or 10b is used, it is contemplated to use a plurality of different switch states for switches 44 to allow power to be delivered to dialysis instrument 20 (via on or both supplies 12 and 14) or for branch power supply 12 to supplemental power supply 14. In one switch state, switch 44b from branch power supply 12 to supplemental power supply 14 is open, while switches 44a and 44c from branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14, respectively, to dialysis instrument 20 are closed. Here, both power supplies are powering dialysis instrument 20 and accordingly splitting the overall power load, so that the overall system 10 (referring collectively to system 10a or 10b) can operate with existing branch or power in the patient's home. Different embodiments for splitting the power load between branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 are illustrated below.
It is contemplated to use only one of branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 when powering dialysis instrument 20, for example, when the power load is relatively low. For example, there may be a water purification phase in which water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24, dialysate delivery unit 30 and disinfection unit 26 have to be powered, so that both supplies 12 and 14 are needed. There may be a different time during treatment, in which only dialysate preparation unit 24 and dialysate delivery unit 30 are powered. Here only one of the units, e.g., branch power supply 12, needs to power dialysis instrument 20. Here, switch 44a is closed, while switch 44c is open. Switch 44b can be opened or closed, such that branch power may not or may, respectively, charge supplemental power supply 14.
Still further alternatively, in the state of therapy in which not as much power needs to be delivered, supplemental power supply 14 can be powering the entire dialysis instrument 20, while branch power 12 is either not used or is charging supplemental power supply 14. Here, switch 44c is closed, switch 44a is open and switch 44b is open or closed depending on whether branch power 12 is charging power supply 14.
In another switch state, when therapy is completed, no power is supplied from either branch power 12 or supplemental power supply 14 to instrument 20 (except perhaps a hibernation load amount of power for example from branch power 12 to controller 32 via separate power line 46). Here, branch power 12 can recharge supplemental power supply 14 before the next therapy begins. For example, after eight hours of therapy using both supplies 12 and 14, system 10 (referring collectively to systems 10a and 10b) can use the remaining hours of the day, or a portion thereof, to cause branch power 12 to charge supplemental power supply 14. In such case, switches 44a and 44c to dialysis instrument 20 are opened, while switch 44b from branch power 12 to supplemental power supply 14 is closed. If supplemental power supply 14 becomes fully charged before therapy begins, switch 44b can be opened to stop any further charging of supplemental power supply 14.
Referring now to FIGS. 3 to 6, various embodiments for splitting power between branch power 12 and supplemental power source 14 are illustrated. In FIG. 3, branch power 12 and supplemental power source 14 are wired into a single pair of power lines 52a and 52b to dialysis instrument 20. Here, the single pair of power lines 52a and 52b powers instrument 20 regardless of the current demand. The lines however accommodate any current demand without having to upgrade branch power 12.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a second embodiment for splitting power between branch power 12 and supplemental power source 14 is illustrated. Here, branch power 12 is dedicated to dialysate preparation unit 24, dialysate delivery unit 30 and disinfection until 26 via branch power lines 54a and 54b. Supplemental power source 12 is dedicated to powering water purification unit 22 via dedicated supplemental power lines 56a and 56b. It is expected that water purification unit 22 will consume a relatively high amount of power when it is needed. Supplemental power source 14 is dedicated to this load. It is also expected that disinfection unit 26 will operate at a different time than dialysate preparation unit 24 is operated.
Further, only a portion of dialysate delivery unit 30, e.g., the dialysate pump or pumps and associated valves, may need to be powered while disinfection unit 26 is running (e.g., to pump hot disinfecting water or solution from disinfection unit 26 through the dialysate side of instrument 20 to clean the dialysis instrument. The blood side of a blood treating dialysis treatment may be likewise disinfected or be a disposable unit that does not need to be cleaned. Accordingly, the three units 24, 26 and 30 connected to branch power 12 in FIG. 4 will likely not be operating at least a peak power draw at the same time.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a further alternative splitting of branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 is illustrated. Here, branch power 12 via branch power lines 54a and 54b powers dialysate delivery unit 30 and disinfection unit 26. Supplemental power supply 14 via supplemental power lines 56a and 56b powers water purification unit 22 and dialysate preparation unit 24. Water purification unit 22 and dialysate preparation unit 24 in one embodiment operate in tandem to produce dialysate or dialysis fluid for use. In an alternative embodiment, water purification unit 22 operates prior to therapy to produce purified water. Dialysate preparation unit 24 draws the purified water during treatment to prepare the final dialysate solution. Dialysate delivery unit 30 operates during dialysis to perform treatment. Disinfection unit 26 is used at the end of treatment as discussed above to clean dialysis instrument 20. Dialysate delivery unit 30 is likely not powered fully while disinfection unit 26 is operating as discussed above.
Referring now to FIG. 6, yet another alternative embodiment for splitting power between branch power 12 and supplemental power supply 14 is illustrated. Here, branch power 12 via branch power lines 54a and 54b powers each of water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24 and disinfection unit 26. Supplemental power supply 14 via power lines 56a and 56b is dedicated to powering dialysate delivery unit 30. Here, it is likely that water purification unit 22 and dialysate preparation unit 24 will be operated at a different time than disinfection unit 26. Dialysate delivery unit 30 may be powered during a portion or all the time that water purification unit 22, dialysate preparation unit 24 and disinfection unit 26 are powered. Accordingly, it is believed that the partition of power via FIG. 6 is also an efficient way to split the overall power requirement of system 10.
Dual Heater Duty Cycle Coordination
It is contemplated that both the water purification unit 22 and dialysate delivery unit 30 will each include a dedicated heater. Heaters are typically one of the larger power consuming components of a medical delivery system, including dialysis systems. The heaters can vary from a batch type variety, which typically uses resistive plate heating, to an inline variety, which can use resistive plate heating or inductive heating (see, e.g., application Ser. No. 11/773,903, entitled “Dialysis Fluid Heating Systems”, filed Jul. 6, 2007, assigned to the assignee of the present application).
The following methods and algorithms partition the individual duty cycles of the dual heaters as much as possible to prevent a combined power draw by both heaters from exceeding a current rating of the patient's line or branch power. It is contemplated to use the following methods alone or in combination with the supplemental power supply systems 10 above to minimize total power draw and to prevent an upgrade of the patient's line or branch power.
Heaters, such as plate heaters, are powered typically via pulse with modulation (“PWM”). PWM either supplies full power or one-hundred percent for a certain period of time and then no power or zero percent power for another period of time. This allows associated electronics to operate without variable resistors or other type of analog control device to apportion full power into some needed percentage. For example, a heater using PWM provides a duty cycle of fifty percent by applying full power or one-hundred percent for half the time the heater is operated and no power or zero percent for the other half of the time that the heater is operated. In the following examples, the heater systems and algorithms attempt to modify the PWM sequence to power a first heater during a second heater's zero percent power or no power duration and power the second heater during the first heater's zero power or no power duration.
Method or algorithm 60 of FIG. 7A starts at oval 62 and at diamond 64 determines whether a first heater (heater No. 1) needs power. If so, algorithm 60 next determines whether a second heater (heater No. 2) is currently being powered at diamond 66. If the second heater is not being powered as determined at diamond 66, method 60 causes the first heater to be powered according to its PWM sequence as seen at block 68. If the fluid heating has not yet been completed, as determined at diamond 70, and if the second heater is not being powered as determined in connection with diamond 66, method or algorithm 60 makes a return loop to diamond 64 to determine whether the first heater still needs to be powered. The loop just described is continued until either the system finished heating fluid, as determined at diamond 70, or the first heater no longer needs power, as determined in connection with diamond 64.
If the first heater does not need power, as determined at diamond 64, method or algorithm 60 determines whether the second heater needs power at diamond 72. If the second heater does need power, a loop back to diamond 64 is created, which continues until either the first or second heaters needs power. It should be appreciated that during this loop neither heater is powered, which is a time of relatively little current draw, which is desirable for reducing the overall load on the associated residential or commercial power supply.
When the second heater does need power, as determined in connection with diamond 72, method or algorithm 60 determines whether or not the first heater is currently being powered at diamond 74. If the first heater is being powered as determined at diamond 74, algorithm 60 returns to diamond 72 to determine whether the second heater still needs power. The loop between diamond 72 and diamond 74 is continued until the second heater needs power and the first heater is no longer being powered. Thus it should be seen that method or algorithm 60 prevents the two heaters from being heated at the same time and only powers each heater for as long as it needs to be powered.
When the first heater is no longer being powered and the second heater needs power, as determined in connection diamonds 72 and 74, method or algorithm 60 causes heater number two to be powered according to its PWM sequence as seen in block 76. If the system has not completed its fluid heating, as determined at diamond 70, a loop back to diamond 72 is created, which is repeated until either the second heater no longer needs power or the system has completed its fluid heating. If neither heater no longer requires power, as determined at diamond 70, method or algorithm 60 ends as seen at oval 78.
FIG. 7B illustrates a method similar to that of method 60 of FIG. 7A. Here however, method 160 allows for the first and second heaters to operate in a master/delegate relationship. Here, the master heater is used for any needs of the dialysate preparation unit 24, the disinfection unit 26 and the delivery unit 30 (e.g., the PD/HD/HDF/CRRT machine), which is connected to the patient and delivers fluid at a precise temperature. The delegate heater is assigned to water purification unit 22, for which precise control is less critical. It should be appreciated that a separate disinfection unit 26 can be provided for each of PD/HD/HDF/CRRT machine 30 and the water purification unit 22 via their own heaters (and/or ozone or chemicals). In such case, the master heater would meet the needs of a first disinfection unit 26 for PD/HD/HDF/CRRT machine 30, while the delegate heater would be used to disinfect water purification unit 22.
Water purification unit 22 operates optimally at higher temperatures but does not require as precise a control because it has no direct patient connection. As seen in FIG. 7B, master heater is allowed to heat whenever needed. Rather than waiting for the delegate heater to finish heating before the master heater begins, system 10 commands the delegate heater to stop heating. The delegate heater then ceases to heat and the master heater resumes heating. When the master heater is finished, system 10 allows the delegate heater to heat again if needed, until such time as the master needs to heat again, causing system 10 to power the delegate heater down, and so on.
Method or algorithm 160 of FIG. 7B starts at oval 162 and at diamond 164 determines whether the master heater needs power. If so, algorithm 160 removes power from the delegate heater if it is being heated, as seen at block 166 and powers the master heater as seen at block 168 (e.g., for a PWM time segment). A loop between diamond 164, block 166 and block 168 continues until the master heater no longer needs power as determined at diamond 164. Algorithm 160 next determines whether the delegate heater needs power at diamond 170. If so, algorithm 160 powers the delegate heater at block 172 (e.g., for a PWM time segment). Instead of feeding back to diamond 170 to determine if the delegate heater still needs to be powered, method 160 returns to diamond 164 to determine if the master heater needs power. If so, the loop between diamond 164, block 166 and block 168 is begun again and continues until the master heater no longer needs power as determined at diamond 164. Thus, the heating of the delegate heater is interrupted as seen at block 166. The loop between diamond 164, diamond 170 and block 172 continues until the delegate heater no longer needs power as determined at diamond 170. Method 160 of system 10 then determines if the system should be shut down at diamonded 174. If so, method 160 ends as seen at oval 176. If not, the entire method is begun again at diamond 164.
Referring now to FIG. 8, method or algorithm 80 illustrates a further alternative method or algorithm for controlling the duty cycles of first and second heaters of a medical fluid treatment, such as a dialysis treatment, so that total power draw at any given time does not exceed a maximum rated power draw for the patient's branch electrical system (residential or commercial). Method or algorithm 80 begins at oval 82, and a first heater of the medical fluid system is powered for a predetermined amount of time (according to its PWM sequence) as seen at block 84. If the total duty cycle of both heaters is less than one-hundred percent (e.g., the first heater has a duty cycle of fifty-nine percent on and the second heater has a duty cycle of forty percent), method or algorithm 80 can apportion some or all of the available off time and consume a predetermined amount of the off time (no power to either heater) at this point in method 80, as seen at block 86.
Method or algorithm 80 then powers a second heater of the medical fluid system for a predetermined amount of time (according to its PWM sequence) as seen at block 88. If the total duty cycle of both heaters is less than one-hundred percent, method or algorithm 80 can apportion some or all of the available off time and consume a predetermined amount of the off time (no power to either heater) at this point in method 80, as seen at block 90.
At diamond 92, method or algorithm 80 determines whether to continue heating (whether fluid heating is completed). If so, the steps taken at blocks 84 to 90 are repeated until heating is no longer required, as determined at diamond 92, at which time method or algorithm 80 ends, as seen at oval 94.
Methods or algorithms 60, 160 and 80 of FIGS. 7A, 7B and 8 are particularly well suited for instances in which the total duty cycle (combined duty cycles of first and second heaters) is less than or equal to one-hundred percent. That is, the percentage of time that the first heater is powered plus the percentage of time that the second heater is powered is less than or equal to one-hundred percent. In such case, methods or algorithms 60, 160 and 80 ensure that the heating of one heater does not overlap the heating of the second heater. Accordingly, the power or current drawn due to the heating of the medical fluid system is never greater than the full power or current drawn by either heater taken alone.
It should be appreciated that if three heaters (or more) combined for less than a total duty cycle of one hundred percent then method 80, for example, could be expanded to control three or more heaters without exceeding a branch line current or power limit.
FIG. 9 illustrates a method or algorithm 100 which is employed when the total duty cycle of both heaters exceeds one-hundred percent. This method or algorithm attempts to minimize as much as possible the time that the two heaters have to be powered simultaneously. Method or algorithm 100 begins at oval 102 as illustrated. The first heater is powered for a predetermined amount of time, as seen at block 104. The second heater is powered at the instant that power is removed from the first heater, as seen at block 106. Thus, up to block 106, there is no overlap in heating. Method or algorithm 100 then determines whether the system is to continue heating, as determined at diamond 108. If so, method or algorithm 100 waits as long as possible before powering the first heater again based on the duty cycle for the first heater. The above loop continues until heating is discontinued, as determined at diamond 108, after which method or algorithm 100 ends, as seen at oval 112.
By waiting as long possible at block 110, method or algorithm 100 maximizes an opportunity that the duty cycle of the first heater due to a control algorithm for that heater may be lessened between sequential applications of power to the first heater. If the duty cycle of the first heater is diminished, method 100 can wait an additional amount of time before re-powering the first heater, minimizing any overlapping time that both heaters are powered.
Method or algorithm 100 may be modifies to satisfy a master/delegate relationship between the heaters. Here, the first or master heater is powered as needed. The second or delegate heater is powered for as long as needed but only if the first, master heater is not being heated. Thus, the second, delegate heater may be “starved” of power for certain periods. Or, the method or algorithm may allow for a small amount of overlap, ensuring (i) the first, master heater receives as much power as needed and (ii) that the overlap does not exceed or overly exceed a current or power rating of the patient's or clinic's facility.
FIGS. 5 and 6 above show different embodiments for using a supplemental power source 14 in combination with branch power 12 to separate and dedicate first and second heaters to one of the power sources. For example, FIG. 5 shows branch power dedicated to the dialysate delivery heater, while supplemental power supply 14 is dedicated to the heater for the water purification unit. FIG. 6 shows an alternative embodiment in which branch power 12 is dedicated to the water purification heater, while supplemental power supply 14 is dedicated to the dialysate delivery heater.
Referring how to FIG. 10, method or algorithm 120 illustrates an alternative embodiment for incorporating supplemental power supply 14 to ensure that the patient's branch power source is not overtaxed at a time that both heaters have to be powered simultaneously.
Method or algorithm 120 begins at oval 122. The first and second heaters are powered according to their respective duty cycles, as indicated at block 124. At diamond 126, method or algorithm 120 determines whether the current draw is at or approaching a maximum allowable current draw. For example, the method or algorithm 120 could determine at diamond 126 whether the current draw is at ninety-five percent of a maximum allowable current draw. If the current draw is not at or approaching the maximum allowable, method or algorithm 120 uses only line power supply 12, as seen at block 128. If the current draw is at or approaching a maximum as determined at diamond 126, method or algorithm 120 uses the line power 12 and supplemental power source 14, as seen at block 130. Here, the branch 12 and supplemental power 14 sources can be distributed according to any suitable configuration shown in FIGS. 3 to 6.
At diamond 132, method or algorithm 120 determines whether the system is to continue heating. If not, method or algorithm 120 ends, as seen at oval 134. If so, the steps just described are repeated until heating is completed.
Referring now to FIG. 11, a graph of current draw verses time shows graphically how the power is distributed to the first and second heaters in a situation when the total duty cycle of both heaters is less than one-hundred percent. Here, a gap g exists in time between each power-on sequence for either the first and second heaters. Here, the total time that both heaters are on is less than one-hundred percent of the time. Accordingly, the powering of the first and second heaters is spaced apart as much as possible, so that power draw from the line 12 or branch 14 power supplies has a rest period before the powering of either heater.
In an alternative embodiment, the second heater is powered at the instant the first heater is switched de-powered, creating a larger time gap g between the time that the second heater is powered and the time that the first heater is powered.
Referring now to FIG. 12, algorithm 100 of FIG. 9 is illustrated graphically. Here, as an example, both heaters have an individual sixty percent duty cycle, meaning that each heater needs to be powered for sixty percent of the total time at full power. Thus beginning at every ten time increments and continuing for two time increments, the total power drawn is the sum of the power needed by both the first and second heaters. Here, the second heater is powered at the instant that power is removed from the first heater. In the example, and assuming the duty cycles of the heaters stay the same, the system waits four time periods before re-powering the first heater, which is the maximum allowable time that the system can wait before re-powering the first heater according to the existing sixty percent duty cycle of the first heater.
If either the duty cycle of the first or second heaters is lessened during this waiting period, the overlap in the heating of both heaters simultaneously can be lessened. For example, if after the first six time increments, the duty cycle of the second heater is reduced to fifty percent, waiting until ten time increments to re-power the first heater will allow the overlap in time both heaters are being heated simultaneously to a single time increment. In another example, if the duty cycle of the first heater at any time between time increment six and time increment ten lessens, e.g., changes to fifty percent, then the system can wait until time period eleven before re-powering the first heater, thus reducing or possibly eliminating (e.g., if duty cycle is decreased to forty percent) the overlap between time period ten and time period twelve.
It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its intended advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.
1. A dialysis system comprising:
a water purification unit;
a dialysate generation unit configured to use water purified by the water purification unit;
a dialysate delivery unit configured to deliver dialysate prepared by the dialysate generation unit;
a supplemental power source;
a first electrical connection configured to electrically connect a branch power source with at least one of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit; and
a second electrical connection configured to electrically connect the supplemental power source with at least one of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
2. The dialysis system of claim 1, which includes a third electrical connection configured to electrically connect the branch power source to the supplemental power source.
3. The dialysis system of claim 3, which includes a switch placed in at least one of the first, second and third electrical connections.
4. The dialysis system of claim 1, further including a disinfection unit, at least one of the first and second electrical connections further configured to electrically connect at least one of the branch power source and the supplemental power source to the disinfection unit.
5. The dialysis system of claim 1, which includes a logic implementer programmed to selectively allow the branch power source to charge the supplemental power source.
6. The dialysis system of claim 5, the logic implementer programmed to allow the branch power source to charge the supplemental power source during a non-therapy time.
7. The dialysis system of claim 5, the logic implementer programmed to (i) remove power from the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit or (ii) supply a hibernation level of power to the units when the branch power source is charging the supplemental power source.
8. The dialysis system of claim 1, which includes a logic implementer programmed to selectively allow the branch power source and the supplemental power source to power the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
9. The dialysis system of claim 8, the logic implementer programmed to allow the branch power source and the supplemental power source to collectively power the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit during therapy.
10. The dialysis system of claim 8, the logic implementer programmed to prevent the branch power source from charging the supplemental power source when the branch power source and the supplemental power source are powering the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
11. The dialysis system of claim 1, wherein the first electrical connection is connected to one of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit, and the second electrical connection is connected to the other of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
12. The dialysis system of claim 1, wherein the first electrical connection is connected to a first portion of the dialysate generation unit and a first portion of the water purification unit, a first portion of the dialysate delivery unit, and the second electrical connection is connected to a second portion of the water purification unit, a second portion of the dialysate generation unit and a second portion of the dialysate delivery unit.
13. The dialysis system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first and second electrical connections is connected to at least a portion of at least one of: a dialysate heater and a water purification heater.
14. The dialysis system of claim 1, wherein the supplemental power source is of a type selected from the group consisting of: a rechargeable battery, a capacitor, and a hydrogen generator/fuel cell.
15. A dialysis system comprising:
a supplemental power source; and
a logic implementer programmed to selectively allow (i) a branch power source to charge the supplemental power source; and (ii) the branch power source and the supplemental power source to collectively power the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
16. The dialysis system of claim 15, wherein one of: (i) the branch power source is configured to power one or more of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit, and the supplemental power source is configured to power the remainder of the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit; and (ii) the branch power source is configured to power a first portion of the water purification unit, a first portion of the dialysate generation unit and a first portion of the dialysate delivery unit, and the supplemental power source is configured to power a second portion of the water purification unit, a second portion of the dialysate generation unit and a second portion of the dialysate delivery unit.
17. The dialysis system of claim 15, the logic implementer programmed to prevent the branch power source from charging the supplemental power source when the branch power source and the supplemental power source are powering the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
electrical circuitry configured such that a branch power source and the supplemental power source share a power load required by the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
19. The dialysis system of claim 18, which includes a logic implementer programmed to selectively allow (i) the branch power source to charge the supplemental power source; and (ii) the branch power source and the supplemental power source to share the power load required by the water purification unit, the dialysate generation unit and the dialysate delivery unit.
Filed: Feb 14, 2008
Patent Grant number: 8034235
Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. (Deerfield, IL), BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A. (Zurich)
Inventors: Justin Rohde (Des Plaines, IL), William W. Han (Long Grove, IL)
Current U.S. Class: Dialyzer With Dialysate Proportioning Means (210/321.71)
International Classification: C02F 1/44 (20060101); | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1125 |
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Less than week removed from the divisive verdict in the George Zimmerman trial, much of the nation continues to feel the aftershocks.
From intense debates regarding value of Stand Your Ground laws to worried mothers of boys who “look like Trayvon [Martin],” opinions are wide-ranging and all encompassing. As the conversation continues, this evening "Piers Morgan Live" welcomes Reverend Liz Walker, Reverend Jesse Lee Peterson, and Raymond Santana, the man falsely accused in the 1989 Central Park Five case.
When the topic turns to race and racial profiling, Reverend Walker calls for everyone to take personal responsibility:
"We have to get to know our kids and we have to raise their sense of worth,” says the reverend of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church in Boston.
Concerned by society's tendency to label certain youths as trouble-making “thugs” simply based upon their appearance, Walker also expressed concern regarding Reverend Peterson’s side of the argument, accusing him of “denigrating” the self-worth of black Americans.
But the founder and President of the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny, and outspoken critic of “black leadership” on the liberal left, has other thoughts.
Denouncing the media, the NAACP, and President Barack Obama for exploiting Trayvon Martin’s death as a means to “divide and conquer” the war on racism, Petersen would rather help young people understand and combat the realities of racial profiling practices in America. In speaking with Piers Morgan, Petersen maintains that America’s problem with racism will only be overcome when “white Americans overcome their fear of being called racist.”
Santana, meanwhile, prefers more pragmatic measures:
“I speak at numerous high schools, I speak at numerous colleges, and I talk to a lot of kids about what racial profiling is, about how to conduct themselves with the police. I tell them my story so that we can be an example. So that they don’t become another Central Park Five.”
Watch the clip for more of the debate with Rev. Walker, Rev. Peterson, and Santana, then tune in tonight at 9 for the full episode of "Piers Morgan Live."
This is NOT racial, it is about being defensive. Most of the time the blacks have to get defensive and take it to a level it was never meant to go. Get it straight and let it go that TM was more of a problem maker. He had been kicked out of school twice. That is why he was at his dads. He had pictures of his phone that would have been discriminating to him in the trial and he was a drug user. I am sick of all of this innocense.
It makes no difference what Trayvon's background was. That young man was walking home from the store minding his own business. Zimmerman was the aggressor. WITH a loaded gun.
No evidence that Zimmerman pulled a gun on Martin until after Martin started beating on him.
Did everyone forget the fact that Zimmerman was supposedly doing MMA training to stay in shape? If that is the case, how does a 185 pound man that is training in Unarmed Combatives, let a untrained 158 lbs teen mount him? Let's just say GZ was working out, one of the first moves you learn in grappling in how to "bridge" from someones guard if they are on top.
Yeah, Pat, a young thug with skittles and kabuttles, and maybe some jewelry in his backpack, just walking along peering in windows
Wrong. TM attacked GM and would have killed him. All because he felt Dissed. Piers Morgan is a typical Liberal apologist.
Hey Brian,
I guess you missed the testimony of Zimmerman's "trainer" that said he was an out of shape, uncoordinated guy that he wouldn't even let n the ring with anyone because he was afraid he'd get hurt. Which is pretty much what happened when the "real" MMA fighter Trayvon beat him.
Bill Zeallear
Q: How ignorant are you?
A: Very
M Barlow
Why was it not brought up in court that in an interview Zimmerman stated that he had no regret of having shot Trayvon Martin?? Also that he is conniving and a liar when he defraud the state of California of money for his trail and if so innocent why the need of two passport?? Information on George Zimmerman's father, (Robert Zimmerman, a former Orange County magistrate judge – retired US Magistrate judge and his mother was a court clerk) Zimmerman had a prior "closed arrest" according to a records search on George, he was previously arrested for domestic violence, resisting an officer without violence and most shockingly, resisting an officer with violence — a felony charge that surely could have landed him in prison. All of those crimes, however, were mysteriously closed with no semblance of charges for the Florida resident. So how was someone with a violent past including that of battery against an officer able to carry a 9 mm handgun?
Here are the charges against him: –
ZUAZO, VERONICA vs. ZIMMERMAN, GEORGE M
08/09/2005 Div 44 – 44, TBA – Domestic Violence – Closed – SRS
2005-DR-013069-O
ZIMMERMAN, GEORGE M vs. ZUAZO, VERONICA A
08/10/2005 – Div 46 – White, Keith F – Domestic Violence – Closed – SRS
a case where he was charged with resisting an officer without violence –
07/18/2005 – Orlando – Miller, W Michael – Misdemeanor – Closed
CR-RESISTING OFFICER WITHOUT VIOLENCE
And, most disturbingly, a case where he was charged with resisting an officer with violence. 2005-CF-009525-A-O – ZIMMERMAN, GEORGE MICHAEL 10/05/1983
07/18/2005 – Div 10 – OKane, Julie H – Criminal Felony – Closed
They keep bring up stuff on Trayvon Martin's pass, why have they not brought this up regarding Zimmerman' character also..that he had a violent side of himself also...and because of his parents probably his case was closed?????
Yes the jury has spoken! Every time the blacks lose in court its called RACIST. OMG give it a rest............
Pat, is being observant aggressive? Is it illegal for Zimmerman to have a concealed weapon? Who of the two individuals used racial slurs? Could Martin have continued walking to his final destination? Who decided to stop and confront? You say that Martin's background had nothing to do with what occurred? Did Martin's desire to fight have a factor in his decision to stop, confront and assault Zimmerman? Did the homemade hallucinogenic called "lean", made with cough suppressant, Arizona watermelon drink and skittles have an effect on his emotional stability? I do believe that Martin's background shaped him into the person that confronted Zimmerman and cost him his life.
Marypat Robertson
Shame on you! I am appalled that Piers Morgan would even have this idiot on his show – it obvious that this is just to get ratings. This is the shame of America! If you have a black son – this could be your son, believe it! I am a white mother of two African American boys and this verdict, this "Rev. " Peterson is the shame of America!!!
There is no way this man can be a man of God, this man is not a minister he is a monster if he comes across a teen dressed in a hood walking slow he will kill. The members of his church need to pray for him and pull away from FAST. This man is possessed and he need deliverance I have never came across a minister who thinks like that I thought one of his rolls was to guide, so what if Trayvon did drugs got into fights at school took pics with a gun does that qualify him as a thug? I honestly think he is a false prophet he is a clear choice of what the Bible talks about when it says GREAT MEN WILL DECEIVE US.
The only idiot I have seen on this show is the big man himself
Rascal57
Reverend Peterson is a joke! Do not go to his web site, he will only get added 'hits' to his site. Instead look him up on wikipedia. The crazy Reverend also believes women should not have the right to vote and 'thanks' God and white people for 200 yrs of slavery in America! I am generally a fan of Piers Morgan, but I just cannot figure out why he gave this 'loser' the air time?
I feel sorry for Rev. Peterson. I have known people like him before, a black man filled with self hatred of who he is. Hating the fact that he is black while projecting his self hatred upon others of his race. May God have mercy upon you.
i pray that my grandkids grow up to judge people as a person and the color of their skin. i have two grandson that just graduated from high school. Getting ready to go to college. i tell them its up to you whether or not you go to class because no one is not going to give you anything in life you have to earn it. And yes they all wear hoodies. this sort of thing goes on all the time. i live in louisiana. one day i brought my grandkids to the park to play at the water park. when we got there two women which was white was there with their kids. the kids got out of the car excited, couldnt wait to get wet. when they get there excited to play with the other kids.they parents gather them up and left. now they ask me why did they leave. try explaining that to little ones.
No evidence Trayvon was a thug?? Where is any evidence GZ was a Racist!!!!! The only people that did not no Trayvon was a thug was the jury. This Trial was unfair, one sided and still GZ won. So shut the F up already!
Kimberly Fields
– Said no black person ever.
Sorry. That was directed towards Brenda (above) and was supposed to post as a reply. Error.
This has nothing to do with race – Trayvon ambushed g
George Zimmerman punching him in the face and breaking his nose, then slamming his head on cement causing George to have to defend himself- Trayvon's mother doesn't know what to tell her son – She should tell him to keep his hands to himself – Then nothing would have happened
And you know that how? because you were not there.
I am a white woman with a 17 yesr old son that wesrs hoodies, a great kid that does very well in school.At lleast half of highschool students have tried pot.If someone followed my son and scared him, fhen grabbed him, I wouls expect him to defend himself. Trayvon should not have been profiled and stalked.He had every right to defend himself.I am glad he broke GZ nose.GZ can rott in hell. He should be in prison.You are a disgrace and GZ supporters make me sick. He is a murdere!
You are correct Trayvon was not an angel but the vast majority of teenagers in the country are not either. And he definately did not deserve to be shot. Your remark about how "the blacks" always take it to the next level is disturbing. It is blatantly obvious you do not have any African American friends. It is unfortunate that you are so closed minded.
The fact is angel or not he was an unarmed African American teenager who was racially profiled, followed and untimately killed by Gerorge Zimmerman. The defense very slyly attempleted to paint Trayvon as "one of those scarry, angry young black men" a notion a lot of whites do not want to admit they feel. They did this by stressing the racial slur he used, pointing out "is that how you to talk to your friends" bacically saying see they are not the acceptable African Americans they are the scarry ones. Those on the jury who believed this felt Gerorge had every right, infact he had to shoot him. Regardless of the fact George choose to pursue Trayvon. Regardless that he knew the police were on their way and he could have waited for them but in his own words "they always get away". His decisions led to the death of an unarmed youngman that is why I belive he should have been held accountable for his actions with a manslaughter verdict.
As a white American I completely reject the idea that those who are pushing for justice for Trayvon are tyring to "scare white America". For me this has actually had the completely opposite outcome. I was able to have a completely blunt discussion about race with an African American friend it was an eye opening discussion. Through honest and thoughtful discussions like this we will become a more thoughtful country.
Thank you HM. Because of Americans like you there is hope for the future of this country.
u cant start a comment off with :this isnt racial" then go into "blacks are always" ......you just lost all credibilty
voice of one
First Trayvon was a child, this old Guy think he know's Trayvon like he live next door he has no clue nor do you, This is about how ever black young man that has live in America, This is about the double standard this country laws are toward back people , This old black guy has hatred for his own people and hate everything black. He is no Reverend nor do he know how God is
Valerie Rankins
That so call Rev. Jesse Peterson is completely demonic . He need Jesus badly. I can't listen to his radio program. He only brings discord toward people.
Right on !!! He was caught with stolen jewelry and tools in his knapsack but they just said he had "found" merchandise instead of stolen merchandise. That was to keep crime rate by black teenagers down in his school district. When confronted he said a friend had given him the watches and diamonds but wouldn't say who the friend was. Plus if you read his texts that were not allowed in you will see his mom bought him a gun, and she later kicked him out of the house and sent him to his dads. He also was in major fights a week before the incident and wanted to break the guys nose. The pot makes no difference.
who care if he smoked a little weed or get kicked out of school 2. He still was a good student. He not the only child who did drugs or got suspended from school it not right for someone to take his life. You don't know nothing about Trayvon see that what they talking Racial profiling stereotyping what about those who carry a backpack full of guns and go to school not caring who they killed. you sound kind of ignorant right now.
motoxdad143
Why is Piers Morgan even on CNN much less at prime time? When he comes on, I change channels. And, if CNN wants equal coverage for us all, why is NOTHING being said about this at all on CNN? http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/22872856/officer-shoots-dallas-burglary-suspect
The prosecution blew it with the weak case it presented to the jury. Between the judge not explaining the proper guidelines and the jury not having a good case given to them to debate, it was a lost case for Travon from the start of the trial.
Jill von Vinker
The real criminal is the Florida State Attorney. Angela Corey, who IS A RACIST!!. And should be disbarred!! O'MARA GO GET HER!!! Her post verdict comments were libelous and the co conspirator in chief lead prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda are both the most unprofessional and disgusting people I've come across in some time. I'm an attorney and they make me want to be a banker... that's how disgusted I am. And the "expert former prosecutor and resident bigot Sunny Hostin, made me retreat to Fox at least a dozen times. Thank god for TIVO and DirecTV pvr/dvr. If not I could not have watched CNN at all. And Piers' interview with Zimmerman was disgraceful. He shown to be an articulate and informed man with facts, logic and honesty... and what Piers as "TRAVONS CHEERLEADER" and biased bozo said was horrid.
Piers Morgan has lost the plot!!!! The Rev. Peterson was perhaps the first REAL OPINION about the Martin/Zimmerman matter I have seen.
I liked Piers from the UK and had high hopes. BUT he has become biased, opinionated and belligerent. His blatant bias and support and belief in "that poor innocent black "child" is sickening. Piers and his guests make every excuse for the juvenile delinquent and the online pictures of him holding a firearm and smoking pot... As the good Rev Peterson said ... if he was such an "angel" then why did the prosecution suppress ALL of Martin's past?
Get a grip Piers. YOU ARE AN OPINIONATED RATINGS CHASER.. You loose. I'm done with you. I prefer Greta Van Susteren to you these days. CNN was my go to channel and CNN International when I lived in Europe was splendid. WHY CAN'T I WATCH CNN INTL IN USA? Quest and the entire London team are REAL NEWS PEOPLE!!!.
Brother B"
Hey Jill why don"t you fall down a hill?It"s obvious from your comments,you are nothing but an "IGNORANT" RACIST" WHITE WOMAN! since you think Rev Peterson,is so great why don"t you join his "CONGREGATION? then you can go straight to "HELL",with him and the rest of his "UNGODLY" Church members!
If people think Trayvon was a thug then Nicole Brown Simpson was a ho
Piers, are you now leading the drum beat for a civil rights trial? Why even have a trial? Just lock up 'em up huh?
Other than Rev. Peterson every guest you have on your show. Uh, Piers Mark Zuckerberg wouldn't have slugged Zimmerman.
There is tons of evidence that Martin was a thug.
Zimmerman started the fight but was soon outmatched. Trayvon was just "standing his ground" BUT without a gun.
Why did Zimmerman approach Trayvon with a loaded gun?
GZ approached TM with words not a gun not a fist nor violence. TM had a right to stand his ground and respond with like force as PER THE LAW. TM decided not to respond with words nor did he attempt to exit the situation he instead drew blood and began beating GZ head against the cement. Tell me again who started what?
No evidence that Zimmerman started the fight or that he "approached Martin with a drawn gun . Where did you get that information from?
marilhn
George didn't start anything – He was ambushed by Trayvon's fist
If Trayvon was a thug or not. If he was Jesus, or any type of person does not give the right to stalk someone and shoot them. But I guess in your eyes if they can kill Jesus for being different then BE careful .
Thug is a bit of a harsh description. I am sure he didn't do anything that 70% of our children haven't already done. Have you checked the percentage of kids that have tried pot in GRADE schools and primary schools lately? People have zero common sense sometimes, it's just totally embarrassing.
What language is this Peterson man speaking? Is he a lunatic? He facial features seem he had a few drinks before getting on CNN. He has not dam evidence to support what he is saying. What God does this man pray to?
"no name" should use spell check before posting. Peterson didn't drink before the show the man had a cleft pallet. how crewel are you? Peterson is a smart man who is standing up for what is true and he is being persecuted because he is a black man who is NOT going with the Black agenda. just as Barkley said "there are black people who are racist too! wake up.
Spell Check: Cruel
hay .i don't have any problem with people telling the truth but calling a dead teen a thug is stupid
Your mental illness is no different from Peterson.
So if he was such a choir boy, then why commit prosecutorial misconduct, suppress evidence and lie about TM's past. As for his past as a "typical black boy in Florida" THERE'S THE PROBLEM!!!!
And as for the comment that the "poor blacks need more education"???? If all the money spent over the past 50 years on providing education, advantages, welfare, special entrance to univs and the like, were just paid to each "poor black child" then the to 100 on the Forbes list would all be inner city "youths". GET A GRIP.
If this "trial" showed anything, it's that the Poor Me victim mentality (promulgated by Mr. Morgan... your a punter Piers" is USELESS. The only advantage the likes of TM need, is a 4 year free pass to the US ARMY.
Piers Morgan is a bigot who can't handle hearing someone that opposes his views on the Martin-Zimmerman issue. Get over it, Morgan. You're a journalist charged with getting the opinions of the people out on the table. Typical CNN bias.
It's the way Rev Peterson gave his opinion by bashing Travyon like that specially since he is a Reverend I was shocked at the way he spoke and I'm sure million others are too
The truth hurts. WHY does no one want to know ALL of the truth? One juror said they really knew nothing about Trayvon. That is because the defense was not allowed to share what they knew in the trial. Everyone needs to watch the entire proceedings and read as many articles as they can. Rev Peterson, thank you whoever you are for TRYING to speak logically. Trayvone was kicked out of school the last time because of the marijuana, but they also found 12 pieces of women's jewelry and a watch in his backpack. Unfortunately, they could not tie it to any robbery and Trayvon would only say he got it from a friend. Post some pictures and I bet you will quickly find out who it belonged to. He bought skittles and a tropical drink-research purple drank. None of his family knew he was dead until the next day-his father never questioned why he did to come home-must have been a normal pattern. Piers Morgan is so one sided he makes me sick-if he truly wants to report something report both sides. Research Trayvons Facebook page and read his postings. EDUCATE YOURSELVES people-if you only watch this one sided BS you ARE being used just as the reverand said. He spent from 6 years old until 15 in his stepmothers life-those are the sweet pictures you see. When his father left she was no longer in his life, his father having a new relationship. Sebrina Fulton was not married to his father all of these years and they did not live together-but you see them together all of the time now as if it were a happy little family. I'm sorry Trayvon died, but with his height and size and the way he fought like a man Zimmerman had every right to defend himself. Other than the gunshot wound Trayvon had no injuries, Zimmerman had a broken nose and multiple contusions on his head-really? Does anyone think Zimmerman attacked Trayvon first? If Zimmerman had not stopped him when would trayvon have quit pounding on him? People-the emporer has no clothes! Because he was 17 IS NOT a reason to jail Zimmerman. Take your emotions out of it and seek the truth.
This reply is to "My Thoughts" You obviously dont have teenaged kids. Sounds like your saying Trayvon desrved to die.Did you hear GZ tell the non emergency operator he was following Trayvon? You're just as bad as GZ. Twisted!
"THE WAY HE EXPRESSED HIS OPINIONS???" The way I would express it is EXACTLY as he has. The Jesse Jacksons and Sharpton and Holder are exploiting a personal tragedy is the "WAY THE MONEY CHANGERS CHANGE THE SUBJECT AND ABUSE THE PUBLIC. It's sickening. Peterson is the FIRST "REAL" person to speak TRUTH in some time. Between Piers and Sunny and virtually all the folks (black racists) in the "town hall" live audience, i'ts a miracle that George Zimmerman hasn't been lynched. The aggressive, pot smoking "child" not only further ruined his already ruined life, but now another innocent has been victimized.
Hey George remember "NO GOOD DEED GOES UN PUNISHED!"
Patricia Bardi
Why is Piers Morgan inviting the likes of Larry Elder and Revered Peterson on his show. They do nothing but make ad hominem attacks on Trayvon Martin and the President and some liberals and have nothing to say but just express their own hostilities and anger.. Why reduce this program to The National Enquirer status. Piers you can do better than this Or are you just trying to invite provocateurs to increase ratings. If so, you are going to lose your "serious" audience.
You sound like you are describing Pier's liberal guests.
I think not. All these comments are what is wrong. No tolerance or understanding of anyone else's opinion, no respect for others, and plenty of rudeness. Lighten up, listen to what others have to say. Who says Facebook is the truth? Be analytical.
Well said, totally agree.
Trayvon's mom said that she lives in Miami. Why was Trayvon living in Orlando?
riley lee
According to Trayvons own statement to Jantel, his mom kicked him out and sent him to live with his dad, because he was repeatedly kicked out of school
As a child of a divorced couple, I spent time back and forth between my two parents homes too. Your point? Pointless.
He was with his dad because he had just been suspended from school for an extended period of time and his mom wanted him to leave and go live with his dad in Orlando area. The part about his mom kicking him out is on his cell phone texts.
This guy is an idiot. Please do not give him the platform to spew this type of ignorance. I dare him to call this young man a thug. What God does he serve...
It was Zimmerman that had the arrest records.
reima08
EXACTLY!!!! I was SCREAMING at the TV for Piers to ask this "Reverend" if since he thought Trayvon was a "thug" even though he had no arrests and no record, did he think Zimmerman who HAS a criminal record for domestic violence and assault on a police officer was also a thug?
Trayvon had no record because his school was an enabler, as we will see when one of the many family lawyers file a lawsuit against the school
Reima... Trayvon was a thug. A pic is worth a 1000 words. He wanted everybody to know he was a thug. He didn't place those pics of himself w/ weed, a gun, cash, etc. to portray himself as a law abiding citizen. He wanted to improve his street cred score. He also had been kicked out of school- not because he missed a National Honor Society meeting. I have worked with troubled youths for the past 14 years. This is their M.O. Target thise who appear vulnerable. And Piers asked, "Where's the proof Trayvon was a thug?" Talk about selective blindness to promote one's own agenda. Rev Peterson is not blinded by political rhetoric. The ones who should be ashamed are Holder, Obama, and Sharpton. Sharpton is especially loathsome and embarrassing.
Oiers can tou make the old man sign,,,,,this guy is c r a z y
I don't recall white folks rioting in the street after OJ was not convicted for killing two white people.
Eugie
YES! Thats what i keep saying.. in fact, black folks were happy..
Unrelated. What does that have to do with the price of eggs?
No one was a teenager unsafe to walk the street who died because they were profiled.
to Kimberly: it is related. Black folks always say they are profiled and scared. You would think we have lynchings going on in every city the way they describe it. But the truth is we are all profiled by each other, no one just wants to admit it. Not one of us is brave enough to say that whites AND blacks are racist to some degree. Media screwed up using this case to start a civil rights movement; there are other much more credible cases that should address race issues in America.
akapoetic1
To Eugie & Jan: Since you both want to bring up the OJ thing and point out how blacks were happy and rejoicing about the verdict, lets look at the reactions of the white individuals during slavery and the sixties. They would break out their picnic baskets and sit around and watch as blacks were being hung from trees and they cheered and threw objects at the bodies. The two of you and others like you have it all twisted. Two wrongs don't make a right. You can say that was a long time ago, why don't you just get over it. It wasn't done to you or your ancestors, so it is easy for you to say that. If only the script was flipped, then and only then could you grasp the magnitude of where the anger comes from. You try your hardest to focus on what the black community is doing and how we as a people are the problem with what is wrong with America. How about you both look in your own backyards and own up for your ancestors past mistakes that divided the different ethinic groups. Make no mistake about it, I am not labelling every white, every black, every hispanic, nor every anyone else, as close minded individuals such as yourselves.
Piers, how can you sit there with a straight face and claim you have seen no evidence about Trayvon's background. I can't believe you think your viewers are stupid
All of you Zimmerman fans are trying to make something of Trayvon's past. He was not a hardened criminal.
He was a kid that maybe made some poor choices but on the night of his murder, he was walking home from
the store minding his own business.. Because he fought back and in fact put up a good fight, does not mean he deserved to be shot in the heart and lungs. Zimmerman was the aggressor. Trayvon's background has absolutely nothing to
do with this.
What law did GZ break in the encounter with TM?
I agree 100%.The fact that Trayvon got in trouble at school or the texts on his phone are irrelevant.Lots of teens get in to some sort of trouble at some point.That doesnt make them bad people or mean they should be stalked and murdered by a stranger.There is really something wrong if people think his murder was justified.Very sad.
Tara Elizabeth
Regardless, George Zimmerman had no reason to suspect Trayvon Martin was one of those a**holes who "always get away."
this crazy! All this one sided propaganda. Rest in peace Trayvon. But hello people. This was a self-defense case. Please, folks, there are TONS of other cases that are truly "racial," not this one – look them up! Whats even more sad, that African American leaders, like Al Sharpton, so poorly inform their people. When OJ was found not guilty, black folks clapped and celebrated, white people DID NOT riot, and Sharpton said the justice was served. Now he says the jurors are racist. You just cant win for loosing.
Seriously?? Black people celebrated? I'm not sure what black people you know. Even outside of the racial issue in this case, a grown man shot and killed an unarmed teenager because he wrongly assumed he was a criminal. Does it not bother you that the same man is free today?
Rev Petersen is a disgrace to the human race, chrisitians, and definitely to African Americans. He acts if he is related to the killer – did they pay him or is he trying to get paid. He does not know Trayvon but he is judging him based on hearsay. If we have black adults that judge our youth like this then what do you expect others to do. He is ridiculous and he should not be on this show. He is a self serving person that seems to be trying to get attention by dragging this young teenager that is no longer here to defend himself through the mud. Piers can find better African Americans to speak intelligently about this issue.
Sassy1
Is the minister high?
The man has a speech impediment. Are you biased against those with disabilities?
Not at all, but his views are extreme and his inability to allow others to make their point, as they allowed him to have his day, lets me know that something else is obviously wrong. How many God fearing men do you know claim to be Christian but don't show others compassion for the loss of a life? His comments are bashing and disrespectful. That's why the initial question was raised...
Why are they letting this fool talk! Who is in control of this show! This ridiculous Nancy Grace would have took him off her show already!
Will someone please address the facts that Zimmerman was accused of domestic violence & was ordered to undergo anger management classes.
thedeadhand
Would someone please address the fact that Trayvon had been kicked out of school numerous times and was caught with women's jewelry and a screwdriver that's often used to commit break-ins?
Please cite your sources from which you rant. That is plural.
Here's the story about TM, the jewelry and the screwdriver.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/26/2714778/thousands-expected-at-trayvon.html
Rev. Peterson is a sock pocket for the tea baggers.
Same tactics as Larry Elder: ignore the question, spout nonsense, bring up unrelated issues. This show is devolving into a mid-day talk show.
Piers ignore these people. Mr. Santana's words are compelling, intelligent, and obviously the result of years on the streets. I tip my cap to Rev. Walker who is bringing youths together to talk about these issues. That is how to improve America.
Rev. Peterson is the only one willing to speak the truth. GZ might have been some loser cop-wannabe, but TM was a thug-wannabe. Rev Peterson brought up a great point: why didn't they try to highlight TM's personality and try to humanize him more during the trial? The reason is that TM would have come across in a very bad light. The media have largely ignored TM's background so all of these talking heads can continue to claim that he was some choir boy and the average viewer won't know the truth. Look into TM's tweets, look into the pictures on his phone and look into his behavior at school and you'll see TM's ugly side, the one no one's willing to talk about except the Reverend.
How did George Zimmerman know Trayvon Martin was "trouble" or "a thug"? Did visit Facebook and scan through millions of pictures to find some who looked like Trayvon, and then conclude that a confrontation was necessary?
No. He saw a young man of color in a hoodie and decided he was breaking the law, when he obviously was not. That's the problem: the perception of young people of color in this country. Rev. Peterson is doing no one any favors by insulting Martin after the fact. He had no reasonable response to any of the questions other than to recite conservative racial talking points.
andonee
The point I'm making is that given TM's past behavior, it's more than reasonable to believe that he beat the hell out of GZ when confronted.
Couldn't agree with you more thedeadhand. It's a shame that PM continues to refer to TM as a kid. He was 17 ears old, not a child. He could of walked off but apparently wanted to show he was a tough guy. GZ and TM did not know each other so there was no way that GZ could have known Tm was a teenager, but at 17, you are considered an adult. Is there anyone listening? The prosecution blocked the defense from showing TM's past behavior. Another question. Does CNN not have the courtesy to invite the parents of GZ to hear their side of the story. Isn't
racial? CNN has proven to me that they are racist.
I bet Rev Peterson has a shady background and is now hiding behind religion.
Rev Jesse Lee Peterson only likes to hear himself speak. It is fine to have people on the show who has opposing opinions, but Piers, please find guests who are willing to engage in a respectful discourse.
If Trayvon was a trouble maker before then most teens do show agression if they have been kicked out of school for agression. Is the show trying to hide the truth about Trayvon's character? This show is making it a racial issue.
The jury has spoken. Something happened to cause the injuries to Zimmerman. There was an attack. Face it ..That is fact.
What was Trayvon "defending" himself against? There is no evidence that Zimmerman was attacking Martin. So why was Trayvon beating on him rather than simply run home or call 911?
According to the Stand Your Ground law, Trayvon had every right to stand up to the man who he saw following him.
And GZ had every right to defend himself from someone who was physically attacking him. If TM was so concerned about the "cracka" who was following him, why not dial 911?
"following" is not against the law. That was established in court. Defending yourself have to do with "preventing imminent death or great bodily harm" not somebody following you. PLUS the persecution kind of nailed the point that there was no GZ DNA on TM body anywhere, which shows again GZ was NOT the aggressor. Im just confused why would persecution do that...Hmmm?? interesting...
What you're saying doesn't make much legal sense. That's like if you hit me, and I hit you back claiming self defense. You can't claim self defense too because you're the one who provoked me. George Zimmerman provoked Trayvon by following him and as a result of his actions the life of a teenager (who was innocent of the crimes Zimmerman assumed he had committed) was lost.
To start with, he wasn't following him, they were on different paths. AND following someone is not a crime. If there is no crime you cannot have any self defense. So, what was he defending himself from when he sucker punched Zimmerman?
Ed Silverman
Zimmerman was getting his nose bloodied and broken and his head constantly smashed against the concrete, so he
had a right to keep Travon from killing him, by shooting Travon to save his own life. Its simple and not rocket science.
Travon was on top of Zimmerman. beating the crap out of him.
How can you work under the assumption that Trayvon sucker punched Zimmerman? What evidence is there that Trayvon attacked Zimmerman first?
IWhether you believe Trayvon attacked Zimmerman or not. It is without dispute that Zimmerman followed him. It was at night believe his friend that Trayvon was scared. Trayvon had a younger brother at home. Who knows. He may have felt that he kept running home that his brother would have brought the man following him to his home and harm his little brother. Maybe that is a possibility. Maybe that is the reason he felt that the man had to defend himself. The negative scenario about Trayvon you paint is possible. Since you do not know for sure. Maybe the scenario I just stated is possible as well.
Teri Colon
Rev. Peterson is the same idiot who in 2012, said that one America's greatest mistakes was given women the right to vote.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/rev-jesse-lee-peterson-women-vote-greatest-mistakes-america-made-article-1.1075372
meant "giving"
We teach 3,4,5 year olds to run scream and fight if a stranger approaches. Tray on was a kid who only recognized a stranger. Doesn't ha have the right to scream run or fight off a stranger.
Piers, you're supposedly a journalist. Start acting like one.
Look into Martin's school record. Look into his text messages. Look into what "Lean" is. Look into the physical and psychological effects Codeine abuse has on the body and mind.
Ask questions, then look for answers. Don't just throw your hands up and claim ignorance.
yea..i have to say as much I enjoy Piers, I am quite disappointed with his one sided reporting...
This "Reverend", did he really just say Zimmerman did not follow Martin?
OMG. Reverend Peterson is the scariest person I've ever listened to. i can't believe he has the audacity to say he represents God. Why was he even given the opportunity to appear on this show? You guys (CNN) pretty much just helped support him by giving him free airtime.(i hope you didn't pay for him to be on the show)
Please don't invite this Rev Peterson on your show anymore... I don't mind controversial point of views or people that agree or don't agree with the verdict, but Rev Peterson is beyond reason and sounds very ignorant.
Once again we see the media at its mediocre best. We have an unfortunate case in Zimmerman/Martin where two men got into an altercation and one was killed. Tragic indeed. It is possible Zimmerman is racist. It is possible Martin was racist. Even if both men were racist, or only one was and it was Zimmerman, the Country of the U.S. should not become embroiled in a fanatical race war over the irrational emotions of a single man who was found not guilty by a jury of women, who possessed more information on this trial than any of us. I find Piers Morgan's line of questioning tends to irrational presumption and arrogance when anyone has a point of view that is more intelligent than his or raises a point that he cannot contend with on reason versus emotion. Look at the difference in how Cooper Anderson interviews and Morgan. Anderson is clearly a true journalist. The other interesting thing is as best as I can tell, Zimmerman is half caucasian. Why is it that only this "side" Zimmerman, the "white" side is the leading ingredient in this "national race debate" ?
I absolutely agree with your comments. It is evident that Piers is not agreeing with the Reverend's comments. They may be very direct, but he has a strong point. I am so tired of people trying to divide the two races. The juror interviewed very appropriately by Anderson said how they looked at the law to make their verdict. It seems that the way the law was interpreted by the jury has gone out the door with all of the debates shown on TV after the trail. Everything is being presented from an emotional standpoint. Remember .... the job of a jury is to look at the evidence presented and interpret the law. Let's get off the emotional roller coaster and respect the jury's decision.
"Ya think? Trayvon just looooveed everyone. In between doin' whoop ass on them.
Brian Watkins
Wasn't Zimmerman doing MMA training to get in shape? He must have sucked if he got mounted by a kid.
On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Piers Morgan wrote:
> ** > Joe commented: ""Ya think? Trayvon just looooveed everyone. In between > doin' whoop ass on them." >
Tazman
We kicked the stupid British out more than once and we can do it again!
Black America; Do not be fooled by Pierce Morgan. I believe he's a hypocrite. Unlike Bill O'Reilly who is real. Watch Bill and see that he is an honest man. O'Reilly can get the ball rolling if justice needs to be done.
Where on earth did this man come from. To think that he is the leader of a flock. Mr. Peterson my bible says to "judge not". How could you come on National Television bashing this young man and his family. I find it rather offfensive. If I were a member of your congregation. I would be looking for another place to worship right away.
jay hunt
AGREE WTH YOU TOTALLY
Aretha,
So, Trayvon was not a thug? What is a thug to you? Or do we not understand? Guns, doping, fighting, cursing, expulsions, .......If he was a "good kid" what is a "bad kid"?
What about the "Rev" Al Sharpton or the "Rev" Jesse Jackson, both very incendiary guys? These far left wingers are leading a flock, which is quite scary. There is the radical Rev. Fleger in Ckicago, also leading a flock. Do you have problems with these liberal Reverands?
WOW!!! MR. MORGAN please never bring this REV. PETERSON on your show again this man is a "JOKE" he doesn't speak or represent anything but an "old uncle tom mentallity" and should be ashamed to call himself REV.! THATS PATHETIC......TOTALLY disrespectful to TRAYVON MARTIN & HIS PARENTS !!!
Jesse lee peterson is just plain foolish!
Enough said. I could say more but he's not worth it.
I also find it interesting that the second Rev. Peterson brings up the Chicago killing fields the other guests try to drown him out and Piers tries to cut him off. Why is that?
yep!! I agree. Why is that?!!!?? Happens on every chanel! Everytime the crime of blacks against blacks are brought up, "Well, we are not talking about it."
I think that maybe it means they have to admit their social welfare nonsense that hasn't worked and in fact has destroyed the black family unit and makes them feel guilty. Plus I think liberals have this mental superiority complex and they think they are soooo much smarter than everyone else, so therefore to confront them with their failures just perplexes them.
No one denies that the level of violence in Chicago is outrageous and needs to be addressed. It has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the conversations on guns, crime, poverty and education. Being concerned about the impact of George Zimmerman's trial doesn't in any way suggest that the issues in Chicago (or anywhere else for that matter) aren't important. It's possible to be concerned about both. They talked over him because he only brought up Chicago to deflect from the fact that he had no proof to support any of his claims.
Funny how none of these guests can name a black crime victim in Chicago killed by another black, but know all about Trayvon Martin. As far as education in the black community, who's fault is it that these kids are making the choice to drop out? Schooling is available to them until age 18.
OK. There is NO proof that this case was about race. Persecution said this was not about race. Now that they lost the case, and failed to portray TM as a good kid, "humanize" him, now its about race. At first supporters of persecution portrayed TM as 12 y..o. pony riding kid, then it didnt fly, then they portrayed him as a scared teenager, etc. Poor kid got killed. It was a horrible misunderstanding. But this is not a good case to claim "racial oppression". Unfortunately, there are TONS of other cases that are truly outrages, but b/c they dont get media's attention we find what we can and run with it.
Jan, you're using the defelection tactic as that crazy reverend and totally missing the point. Actually I can name a few victims of crime in Chicago, but THIS conversation was about the impact of THIS case. Caring about one, doesn't mean we don't care about the other.
if you care about the others so much, then get Al Sharpton or other leaders to scream off of every TV station about it. Have daily coverage of what truly happens in Chitown...
Andrea Sharp
How does Rev. Peterson call himself a man of God. I don't understand how you have a church. You are one of those blacks that would not stand with Martin Luther King. Forgive but you are nothing more than a modern day house n****. Whose community do you represent I am gpimg to pray for you.
Reverand Peterson was alarmlngly lgnorant, RUDE and a shame to hls professlon – l was amazed at how rude and stupld he sounded ln hls comments. lt was appaullng
Agreed, not racial, he wasn't exactly minding his own business either. Who cares about the hoodie, about his past. He made bad decisions that night, he attacked Zimmerman and he fought back, shouldn't have had to come down to using the gun but maybe at that time, it was the only choice, could've been Zimmerman dead now but most likely nothing would be said about that. This is being fueled into a racial issue by our democratic congress for gun law purposes, too bad the African American community is letting them politicize this and continuing to divide our country and cultures. It's a shame, we will never have peace here as long as everything is made racial.
Where is it stated that Trayvon attacked Zimmerman? Why is that the assumption?
The school suspensions don't seem to out way the fact that this young teenager was in his own neighborhood going to his home wasn't breaking windows wasn't stealing or vandalizing property. This child was like typical teens approached by a man who was told by actual 911 operators to stay on his vehicle but deliberately avoided damn good advice. If he had stopped playing rent a cop a kid might still be alive today.
It was not his neighborhood. He was there visiting. It WAS George Zimmerman's neighborhood.
Joe its nice to know the next time you have visitors to your home you can tell them that if they get shot while walking to a nearby area, you are fine with it because after all, they're just visiting.
eh...he really wasn't in his own neighborhood. He was visiting his father during a school suspension–TM was living with his mom and going to school in a different city. It's totally reasonable that GM wouldn't have recognized him.
Recognize him or not the concern is he wasn't doing anything wrong and he couldn't report him doing anything wrong to dispatch. He should have done what was requested from the beginning and stayed in his car; let the police do what taxes pay for. His bad decision and defiance lead to a death... And I will continue to stress my point based on what I think and what i feel needs to be said.
Although visiting he was a part of the neighborhood he wasn't squatting he wasn't breaking in he had permission from his father to be there....fixture, member of the neighborhood. He had a right to be there. He had a right to be approached by a uniform and a badge if he had been doing something wrong.
No one said that he didn't belong there. What we're saying is that it doesn't appear that he was a year long resident so it's not surprising that GZ didn't recognize him.
Read what I write, not what you think I write.
Wow, listen to the haters on here over a very intelligent man, the Rev. Peterson. A man who actually listened to the testimony and the evidence. He doesn't think stupidly with his emotions and isn't afraid to tell Black America to essentially grow up and start acting like adults. Something they don't seem to want to hear apparently.
so true. While the other guy said, " Give them jobs, give them education" implying there would be less crime in african-american community. So sad....
Surely you aren't saying that crime is somehow inherent in African American culture - that African Americans are doomed to lead lives of crime. I'm also certain you didn't intend to go against every statistic on the books by implying that jobs and quality education aren't tools to pull communities out of crime and poverty.
@Anon
I guess what the others are saying is that sometimes a culture needs to look within itself to find answers to its problems, and that instead of expecting someone to give them things, they should maybe try to earn them.
@andonee: thank you. Yes, my point was about "giving" things to people. I do believe good jobs and education would reduce crime, but not by "giving" it to people. School is available to all until 18yo, but many young people choose to drop out, black and white...starts in the home..if you are taught your whole life that things should be given to you by others, b/c you somehow are a victim, then no good will come out of such thinking..and the cycle will repeat..
I can only try to understand the pain those close to Treyvon Martin are going through and my heart goes out to them. However, as an news commentator, it is disturbing to me that Piers Morgan displays his strong opinion without giving guests with opposing opinions an opportunity to express their thoughts. Unfortunately, CNN programming (Piers Morgan Live) has turned into the same type programming as their rival Fox News, with a unmistakable bias on whatever the issue may be at the time.
Piers has guests who appear without opposition as long as the guest agrees with him. This Reverend had to argue with the other two guests AND Piers. Thank god that Rev was a fighter or he wouldn't have gotten a word in.
The Founder and President of the Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny... Reverend Jessie Lee Peterson. Everyone should remember this organization and this name to make sure they have absolutely no part in anything that goes on with Rev. Peterson. This was the worse case of black on black prejudice I have ever seen. And to think it came from a Reverend. He should not be in any pulpit, in front of any congregation, teaching no classes, giving no speaching... pitiful. I found myself feeling sorry for him.
Jan, and your point is???? This Rev. Peterson is far from being a reverend; my Bible tells me, "He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone; I wonder what his younger days were like. He looks like he may have been a thug himself at one time. Everyone who wants to run down Trayvon,Piers, PRESIDENT OBAMA, or anybody else, start with the man in the mirror! The bottom line is another senseless death has taken place in this country, and we have a one-sided story!
Tam, and your point please?????????
Lots of liberal Reverands, such as Sharpton and Jackson are far cries from being "Reverands""
She put you in your place piers
Hey Piers, you are now making some sense, ie guns
It's totally racial profiling! The fact is the boy is dead and the guy who killed him, don't even go to jail for this. If Zimmerman did not use his gun, he could have just injured him, that is.
Why he need to shoot?
How are you going to teach the next generation about consequence about your action. No charges and not guilty! This Law is totally wrong.
I have an idea how you teach them. You quit the baby mamma nonsense, grow up and start acting like adults and be responsible for the lives you bring into the world.
I am sure you don't have any kids of your own. If you do, they for sure not listening to you or respect you!
SheAnn
This man has the audacity to set judgment on Trayvon Martin and he calls his self a man of God. A Minister is a tool for God, to reach and teach his people. Rev Jesse Peterson heart is hard like Pharaoh and his mouth speak lies of the devil !!!
Tiggah
This is the most ignorant fool that ever walked the earth. This Peterson fool needs to close his mouth and do the world a favor and go hide under a rock. He is the a joke and clown and don't deserve to speak to any crowd more than two people.
Nah, that would be you.
reuben arthur
Mr. Morgan stop propagating this black and white issue. This case is not about RACE.
Number 1. What if Zimmerman did not have a guy and Trayvon was hurting his head on the pavement.
Number 2. Why was Trayvon outside at 7 pm in the evening to buy skittles and ice tea. Shouldn't he be at home eating dinner with his family?
Remember Zimmerman was working as a volunteer watching the neighborhood and he was doing his job. He had any right to ask anybody any questions at any time. If you listen to the mother of Trayvon, she comes out as a God fearing christian woman yet she is divorce and her son is roaming around. The son is the same. Father gave the son a fake kiss yet he also divorced. Please tell them to stop using 14 years old Trayvon picture for sympathy.
The real issue here is the African American family training values and foundation are not there.
This boy has been suspended from school two times, a weed smoker, and was not thinking right at that night. When somebody started chasing him, why did he not call 911. Was it wrong for Zimmerman to ask. Stop propagating the negativism. Trayvon is wrong just as much as Zimmerman. Zimmerman was defending his ground. Let's face the truth.
African Americans need to teach their children humility, morality, discipline, respect for one another and stop the aggression. Parents need to be aware of their children's whereabouts. Mr. Morgan do you allow your son to go out at p.m at night to go buy skittles and ice tea? I am sure you are having dinner and having conversations with your family at 7 pm. The African Americans people need to wake up and stop judging themselves and asking for self pity. You never go wrong when you do the right thing. Yes, Not everyone is as fortunate as the other, but at the same time we all live in a society where we must respect humanity and each other.
Reuben I guess you didn't get all the facts. Well let me educate you. George Zimmerman had a history of violence., Including assaulting a police officer, domestic violence and being hot tempered and hot headed on the job. Trayvon did not have a record. It people like you that will be put in the same situation to bear witness and see and feel how his parents felt. May God have mercy on your soul.
Let me start by saying Zimmerman was not paid to be a watchman...he was a volunteer and not paid a dime for services. Just because he was a watchman doesn't mean anyone has to respect him or listen to him. He was playing cowboys and Indians in his mind carrying a gun around his gated community like he was expecting some action to happen and he wanted to be a hero. Just because you go to bed by 5 pm doesn't mean this free American citizen broke any kind of law to go pay for a snack and drink at a local store that stated open pass 7 pm as well. I pray that you don't have a teenager
that grows up trying to find himself. That bump their head and experiment with weed, get in small fights, and have disagreements with their parents and feel....you had 17 years or your life and you deserve to die because you made minor bad decisions in your life. No one weather black, white, Asian, green or blue deserve to be killed because a jack ass decides in their own judgement he looks like one of those types to ignore the 911 operator and follow a person and attack them and loose the fight and decide to shoot them rather than keep a visual on them to the police came or just wait till the real police came to check into his ridiculous notion. He took being a damn watchman too seriously and now this mother will never see him get a diploma, driver license, married, his first child, or be their to witness his first home purchase. He can't ever go home again, his voice will never be heard again, he will never hug his mother again. You are a sad person to think so small in a box about a world you were blessed not to have been forced to live in. How can you really believe Trayvon was wrong for just taking a walk to the store in his father neighborhood and not believe Zimmerman was wrong for disobeying the 911 operator. America we have a lot of work to do, it a lot of confused racially motivated people.
I agree with Tiggah
Why do you all watch this putrid piece of propaganda? Don't you know that ALL of these interview shows are to increase their ratings? Nothing else! They don't really care about anything relevant just so they can increase their wealth?
It seems the wheels have come off CNN lately. Imitating Fox Noise, by writing a script for their performers. Like to hear Larry King's opinion of Piers about now. Think I will switch to FOX. With FOX you know what they are all about, and they don't claim to be a serious news program.
U one sick individual I hope u can't sleep the rest of your life. I hope u crawl up the wall and go crazy. They need to put a straightjacket on you. With your no talking individual. We can't understand nothing u say. How can your members understand what u saying? Now shut up. And for as Rev. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. I think u are jealous . I think u wish u was THE ONE AND ONLY REV. JESSE JACKSON.
MsBaker01
It seems to me that there are many people that have lost sight of what the real issue is. Trayvon was someone's child. Yes, he may have acted out in school, and smoked weed, and yes he could have had a discipline problem at home. Honestly, I cant really say, because I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, just the same as all of you that don't know him but seem to have concluded that he deserved to die. I DO know that this 17 year old boy is now dead and unfortunately is he not here to defend himself to all of you, just as he was not able to defend himself in the court room, even though it was not him that shot and killed someone. If Mr Zimmerman had not gotten out of his car and then proceed to chase Trayvon, this ugly conversation among people that DID NOT, and still DO NOT, know him would not have to take place. Clearly we live in a world where we do not respect one another even in DEATH....BLACK OR WHITE. Maybe as adults we should find a way to focus all this unproductive energy, on ways to treat one another fairly, and respect one another as human beings. Someone's child is dead and we should respect that.
Finally! Thanks for a rational comment.
I am lost for words maybe your guest Peterson needs to read the work of Michael R. Wenger in this months Poverty and Race RESEARCH ACTION COUNCIL Newsletter! I am ashamed that first this man claimed to be a reverend and behaved so rudely... Wow ... Warning: Children this is what happens when you reject a proper education! Read people read..... http://prrac.org/newsletters/julaug2013.pdf
Godfrey Dawson
I believe that what Rev. Peterson said is completely unnecessary assumption of Trayvon Martin. As an African American man I am stereotyped by people especially white people, Trayvon Martin was a teenager who was killed without being able to defend himself in front of a conflict that costed him his very life. A thug is a person whether Black, White, or of Latina descent who cause trouble for people in their communities. They are ruffians and they have no regard for the well-being of others. Trayvon Martin was a young black male who was profiled because he was black and the man who pulled the trigger didn't take the time to ask him any questions to why he was in the neighborhood in the first place.
I believe Trayvon Martin's civil rights were being violated because he has the right to walk home no matter where he is at, I also believe that George Zimmerman violated the order to remain in his car so the "Stand Your Ground" law wouldn't apply to public property. Juror B-37 talked about "Stand Your Ground" law as being the reason for his acquittal but as I understand the jurors were told not use the law as a reason for their verdict of innocent or guilty.
Rev. Jesse lee Patterson is a disgrace to the ministry community. How can a minster or a pastor judge children . How can he call himself a pastor and a leader over a organization, but lacks communication skills, very rude, and last but not least combative. His members need to question his leadership. I can only imagine what he would say if one of his member kids get in the same situation as Trayvvon Martin and he see the kids Facebook and pass judgement before reaching for understanding. It make you wonder why God let people like Rev Jesse Paterson breath air.
You all questions Rev. Peterson, a man of god, for passing judgement on Trayvon but yet you conclude with no doubt that Zimmerman is a flat out racist? What sense does that make? Wont you religious people have to stand before the same god as Peterson? Or does it not work that way because you are all right and he is wrong?
I conclude Zimmerman is a cold blooded murderer who shows absolutely no remorse.During his interview with Fox News he said he wouldnt do anything differently if he could go back in time. Sicko
After watching CNN for last 3 days i did not hear anything but racial hate talks. I if I was blind i would think Piers is black
KathleenB
Bravo to Piers Morgan for having Reverend Peterson as a guest. He is a gutsy reverend, like Bill Cosby, that dared to tell Blacks that they are creating their own problems not the whites.
as long as we have people like Mr. Pearson out there telling the truth, even if they put him in the middle of two white haters, and one American hater, that wants to take our guns away .we will be okay, thank you Mr. Pearson, he told the truth and that makes my heart feel good. with this whole thing all I have seen is hate, and it makes me sick. stop just stop, evil is working over time on you just stop. Mr. Morgan go home please you hate us that is so clear you hate the USA and you hate the people of this country in ever show you do. How dare you cut this man off and tell him he is wrong. You are not black you do not understand what is going on here. Just leave, England is a better places for your kind.
Whomever feels Patterson was telling the truth is indeed a lost soul just like him. Better read your Bible! People kill me the way they talk about Trayvon like they were never or never knew a 17 year old that was tryin to find themselves. If u say u don't u are a liar and there is no truth in u!!!
igrimes
I think Rev Jesse Lee Patterson should have kept his mouth shut. How can he be a man of God and pass judgement upon Trayvon Martin. Bottom line is that Trayvon Martin was a human being and a teenager who was minding his own business. Trayvon parents could have been listening to that mess.they have enough to deal with. I would never go to a church where Rev Patterson speak. I feel sorry for his congregation. To be a man of God he was negatative.
Rve. Peterson is a sick man. Spiritual leaders build up people, not call them names. I do not think Rev.Peterson is for real, he does not speak with wisdom or as man of God.
Any time you have an issue that involves someone prejudging and they are two different races someone's going to bring out the race card, you have to expect that. Don't act surprised guys and don't act like race has ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with this AT ALL , that's just ignorance if you think other wise. George Zimmerman was Just some loser starting a fight he couldn't handle, because he was getting his a** handed to him. he shot the young man. This Rev. Peterson is a joke. How does he even have a following?? I wouldn't never let this man preach to my children.
Please, please Piers, please never put Jesse Lee Peterson on your show again. This man is pure evil. He is not a Rev. This man only brings nothing but hatred to others. Excuse me, but this man if you want to call him a man is so ASS BACKWARD that I want to vomit everytime he speak. He only brings discord among the brethren. He is truly SICK. His program I can't listen to anymore. This is the kind of person you want to lock up and throw away the key. Please DO NOT PUT THAT SICK PERSON ON YOUR SHOW AGAIN. HIS TEACHING IS THE TYPE OF TEACHING THAT CAUSE YOUNG WHITE MEN GO SHOOT UP A TOWN OR GO BOMB UP INNONCENT PEOPLE. PLEASE DONT HAVE HIM ANY MORE.
s0ul
Ah never trust what Jesse Lee Peterson has to say since he friends with that race baiting Sean Hannity.
Piers Morgan , I do love your show and I do wished that Trayvon parents will eventually heal from this sad tragedy . My heart and prayers go out to them. Thank you for standing for the unjust. This was not justice at all.
The bottom line to this whole situation, is that a young child is gone to a senseless murder that could've been avoided. For anyone to think that Travon's death was justified has to do some real soul searching. Ignorant guest like Rev. Peterson, who gets on television to make a fool of themselves is sad. You can tell his goal wasn't there to make peace, but to raise hell.
I would love to hear back from you from my two post. Thank you.
MOISE
if people in jesse lee peterson"s church can't realise that he's working for lucifer, after the debate on Trayvon Martin with CNN, it's a good time to see clearly he is lucifer representant on earth.
John moran
Why does your program give a nasty dimwit like peterson a national platform? He just kept repeating the same assertion that martin was a thug with next to zero evidence. Why didn't you ask him if he thought zimmerman was a thug? You could have found someone more civilized to represent his view, but maybe not a black someone. Why didn't you ask," Had Trayvon had gun, should he have stood his ground by shooting Zmmerman?" Then he's so ill mannered that he talks through other guest's time. Let's not see anymore of this rude character peterson!
where did you get this guy the lady asked! really why he didn't get his marching orders. what a jerk lady you are. where did they get so many that would make this even more sad than it is. Look I had a kid that was a not so great teen my self. if this had happen to her my hear would be broken just like there are. But there heart is broken and all this useing them to make gun laws and hate white people is sick and not right. let this be let the days help them feel the pain and heal. no parent need to feel this and when they all stop marching and all the smoke clears they still have to faces this. God let them heal your not helpping them.
Honestly, i can't make any difference between bin laden and georges "zimmerdan". mr zimmerdan, just remember,
they let you walk away with the blood of a 17 year old Trayvon Martin in your hands. God never fails !!!
tired of bs
Piers Morgan is a dirt bag piece of crap. Trevon was not an innocent little kid and that's why his lawyers tried so hard to not give the defense all the evidence they had repeatedly. Obama should keep his damn mouth shut and focus on his job which he rarely does. He has no right getting involved in this when we are in multiple conflicts in, multiple countries and a horrible recession. If the roles!!! were reversed we wouldn't still be talking about this. Hey pierswhen you ask someone a question try listening to the answer schmuck just cause you don't like the answer doesn't mean it isn't an answer no matter how many times you ask it. Holding a gun on a Facebook page does not equal innocent and the Reverend never said all pot smokers are thug but nice try. And Jesse Jackson and al sharpton are the real racists the only racists in this story
Hey! I like what you said!
Tired if BS start by Blaming Self. Look at yourself in the mirror and ask God to forgive you..
I will say it one more time: DON'T YOU ALL KNOW THAT ALL OF THESE INTERVIEW SHOWS ARE DONE FOR RATINGS PERIOD? THEY DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT THE SUBJECT THEY ARE BRINGING GUESTS ON TO ARGUE ABOUT! IT'S ABOUT MONEY! AND I REALLY DON'T CARE FOR THIS ONE BECAUSE OF THE HOST'S ARROGANCE AND IGNORANCE!
Angie S
Pierce, i wish you had reminded Rev. Peterson about Zimmerman's thuggish past – he'd assaulted a police officer, beaten up a girl friend and previously had a restraining order against him by an ex-girlfriend. But because his magistrate daddy had these things expunged and/or reduced, this history is rarely mentioned. I call this man Peterson "Rev" very loosely. He spews hate, has no love for his community or youth and will certainly never find his way to heaven. Just because he doesn't like Sharpton or Jesse Jackson shouldn't allow him to be so blind to the truth. The way he slanders Travon Martin is certinlly a sin. George Zimmerman knew nothing about him the night he stalked him- only how he was dressed and the color of his skin.
Hey, where did you get your info about Zimmerman? I watched everything, did research, and I heard that there were reciprocating restraining orders on both! And all he did was go outside the party to find out why his friend was being arrested and he got arrested also! What makes you an expert on what his daddy did? Quit assuming.
Pierce Morgan:The question i have for you is what is the point you are trying to make,by bringing people like L.Elder/Rev Peterson on your show?You obviously didn"t learn anything,from your Debacle,the other night with Elder! These people like Elder/Peterson,are useless and as i said b4,they have no validity/or credibility in the "BLACK COMMUNITY" this "CHARLATAN" who claims to be a Rev,[Peterson]is an "APOSTACY" you can just look at his face,and see something is "MENTALLY" wrong with this guy! the things he said clearly show he is "DERANGED" the only people who will embrace someone of his "ILK,are like minded White,Conservative,Right Wingers,Racists,and Black Tea Partyers/conservatives.Which was all you needed to know about this "FOOL" when Piers announced he was a member of the Tea Party! Blacks who hate themselves,like This Fake Rev/L.Elder are "PITIFUL" and sad at best! and like most whites,they always throw out the "BLACK ON BLACK" crime arguement.As if that somehow "INVALIDATES" the anger/bitterness created,when "WHITES" murder Blacks! how come "Whites" never talk about "WHITE ON WHITE CRIME?Let me ask all the "RACISTS" who always talk about Chicago,to answer this.Who are the ones who always are shooting up "MOVIE THEATERS",COLLEGE CAMPUSES,ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS,POLITICAL RALLIES[GABBY GIFFORD]how about all the "MASS MURDERERS,SERIAL KILLERS,PEDOPHILES,MOLESTERS? Whites that"s who! but yet you have the never to talk about Blacks?But when you have "BLACKS" like the afore-mentioned,who spit out the same garbage,you know things are bad! and what a coincidence,both Elder/Peterson say they are from South Central La! i wonder what in "GOD"S name is going on out there?
Piers, Why would you have that clown Peterson on? Talk about thug?? He should know! He can barely talk. He is hateful, ill informed and seems to be simply an awful person. Please don't have him on again. He's embarrassing.
Trayvon is dead and with the Lord hopefully. Let it go and change the law legally. Pierce is stupid and I personally will not watch him again. This is all about TV ratings and making the rich (Pierce) richer. Think about it. If people really care and want to change something STOP talking about it and do something. Talk is cheap.
Now at least someone is talking some sense!
Why does a Facebook pic of Travon with a gun make him a thug? A white kid in a pic with a gun is a 2nd amendment gun lover, or an avid hunter! A black teen in a pic with a gun is "a gangster". Rev Peterson has adopted the racism of the majority.
Everyone wants the facts their way! So go right ahead. I can't abide this ignorance any longer, goodbye!!
Leesa empathic to tm
Wow....Reverend u need to pick up that Bible ....because it seems to me u haven't picked it up in a while. Who gave u the right to be a judge and jury....smh. U wrong and u will be judged also. I think u may lose ur entire congregation tonight including Zimmerman followers.
chas0font
Morgan, Walker and Santana should apologize to Rev Peterson for how blatantly rude and disrespectful they were to him.
I challenge anyone of any race/color to try this, and get back to me what happens.
At night when it gets dark, put on a hoodie, pull up the hood and cover your head. Then cut through (trespassing) other people's property and beat (assault) the hell (aggravated) out a person who asks you, "What are doing on the property?" when you clearly know you do not live there, your father does not live there, and it is crystal clear that you you should have know better. What will happen to YOU.
You obviously are a "MORON" in view of what you just said.Any Fool knows if you trespass,on someones property,that you would be wrong,to be there without Authorization.But what is your point?Trayvon had every right to be in that neighborhood.His father lived there with his Fiancee,which is why Trayvon was there.Because he was visiting his Father! so do us a favor,and go back to sleep!
tania Martinez
Come on the black community has to stop dividing our nation about what Trayvon parents want . God will stand for the truth no matter what you say or do the truth is the truth being angry and upset wont change our laws or the facts thi boy was trouble. Trayvon Martin was lucky how his family got away about hidding his past his records and the real pictures of him from the court & the media how did they get away with that! Rev Peterson said it cleared and he spoke the truth because he knows GOd wants him to speak out to the Black Comminity we cant hide peoples
real life storys so theat you get what you want . Parents have to raise their kids for the future not kids who get in toruble at school or delinquents then parents look like fools trying to hide a teens past. I agree with Rev.Peterson finally somone came out and told these people to go get a life and let this rest.
Timothy S
Joshua Chellew was at a Georgia gas station and was approached by four teenagers, beaten, forced into five lane traffic, knocked unconcious and left t be ran over. He was a white main targeted and attacked by four black men and was killed, its because he was white he got zero....zero media coverage on a hate crime. Wheres Sharpton and Jackson for his civil rights. I am 100% sure if Joshua was black and the four teens white it would have had unbias media attention and would have shadowed over the Zimmerman case. But this is America and guess the white man cant be victim of racism or have anyone represent them without being a racist themselves.
Alleged race issues are big business. For the media, television, attorneys, celebrities and politicians! Get over yourself Piers and face facts, this was NOT an issue of race and Trayvon was no angel!
everyone in this world that has been a teenager before have did something that they are not proud of, that's the thing about being a teenager, there are so many teenagers around the world that smoke weed and hide it from their parents and guess what? they are not all black.. nobody teenage child is an complete angel, but does this give someone the right to shoot them down, NO. people look and listen to the stupidity in your comments. so you telling me that if your child do something bad or wrong, then they need to be shot down, I don't think so, you all are just saying this because it's not your child. and the rev j what ever his name is, he is a HUGE disgusting disgrace to even call himself a rev & be in a position as a rev, the bible clearly says THOU SHALT NOT KILL AND THEN HE GET ON TV AND DEFENDS A KILLER, HYPOCRITE AND THE BIGGEST ONE OF THEM ALL...SAD. George was a grown a** man attacking a kid, with a gun, he was not a police, if he felt like trayvon was going to do something he should have called the police went in his house and let them handle it, but instead he took matters in his hand and he needs to suffer the reaction of his actions, simply as that, no one took this case serious, what kind of defense opens up on a murder trial with a knock knock joke, that goes to show you that they actually thought this was funny and did not take this serious by any means...if the world is protesting about what you did, then there is something wrong with what you did, if what George did was right then why is he living in fear...because in his mind he knows the truth to what happened and he knows he lied to get off, what goes around comes around, and GOD does not approve of murders. when someone loses a child to societies stupidity, that is a very hard thing to deal with and it does not matter if the child is green purple orange or blue, so remember your remarks when something happens to your child and remember the hurt you caused this family with all of your hateful sarcastic remarks. KARMA IS NO JOKE!
and they want to talk about evidence, where is George clothes from that night, if he shot trayvon on top of him then blood would be on his clothes, where is the autopsy of trayvon's body, that will show his fist being bruise from hitting George head, how do we know that George didn't knock his own self in the head to stage a scene like he had been attacked, how do we know trayvon attacked him, we are just going by one man's story, because he killed the other witness, who wouldn't lie to get off..the defense was sorry just as well as the prosecutor to me. and everyone even the jurors viewed this case thru the eyes of George. they didn't take the time to view trayvon's side, and how can he stand a chance with a back in the day 1820's jury
if you followed the case there was an eye witness that said theyve seen trayvon on top. but i do think Zimmerman was guilty, he was told not to engage Trayvon.
Finally Piers has someone on - namely Rev. Peterson - who speaks the truth that is so clear and simple that those who have a different agenda based on self-deception - Piers - cannot stand the heat of the truth. To make it worse, Piers resorts to making it a personal issue with Rev. Peterson, then uses the same 'put words in Rev. Peterson's mouth' tactic that he incorrectly accused the Rev. Peterson of doing. If this is to be an open and honest exchange, a talk show host such as Piers, who obviously has his own biased racial opinion, must avoid the disgraceful tactics he uses to further his own agenda. Piers conduct during the interview with Rev. Peterson and other guests - including attempts to emeploy the tactic of leading questioning of the other two guests - was a blatant example of yellow journalism at its best.
So, I just watch Ms. Jeantel respond to the tweet with Don West, his daughters and ice cream cones. While I think the tweet was in poor taste, my question is why does Ms Jeantel get to say "where I come from blonds are dumb"? Is that not considered profiling and/or racist? And why did the Piers NOT check her and say that judging a person by their hair color (and assumed skin color to be white) is not appropriate? I am a blond. I paid for my own college education. I teach college. I am NOT dumb! And I am deeply disappointed by the obvious reverse discrimination.
vegasjj
Very valid Kimberly! Glad you posted it. And I am not blond 🙂
Why does Peirs Morgan have this Reverand, not respected in the African community or elsewhere, on his show to further inflame the situation? Just because he disagrees with this gentleman doesn't make Mr. Morgan superior. He is exploiting the situation. Quit stirring the pot and interview people who can add to the conversation in an intelligent way.
Caibel
Dear Radio & Hip Hop,
I come as a former fan of you both. I say former because I once enjoyed listening to the urban channels that bumped such artists as 2Pac, Run DMC, NWA and other hip hop stars of the 80's and 90's. It's funny coming to you as a 40 year old Father of two. I recall my Mother and aunts preaching to us about how their music was real music and ours was nothing more than noise. While they thought it was real, we criticized their "dusties" as old peoples music. Now it's my past generations music that's considered dusties by many of today's youth.
But I am not coming to you to reminisce or say that my generations music was better than today's music. No, I come to you in the wake of the Zimmerman verdict. I come to hopefully strike a nerve, neither as friend or foe, but as that Father of two. I come to you Father's and Mother's, both in radio and in Hip Hop, to ask that you assist in preventing another Zimmerman walk free. We all know that what that coward did to Trayvon was wrong, but what I'd like to address is the seemingly lack of human decency among those who believe he was in the right, specifically the jurors who set him free. As I listened to the interview that Anderson Cooper did with juror B37, it was clear that she had a preconceived notion about Trayvon, one that was totally void of seeing him as a Brother, a Nephew, a Son and more importantly, as a Human Being! To her, and others across this country, Trayvon was nothing more than a thug who got what he deserved! As many of you, I was, and am, angered by the way our young black Men are perceived. But my anger is not only geared towards those who hold these racists views, but that anger extends to us! Yes, us, the black community. You see we are so quick to get upset with those who embrace these laws, that obviously seem just for anyone without black skin, but we don't get upset with ourselves. How can we expect others to value our lives when we don't value them ourselves, which is painfully and embarrassingly evident by the senseless black on black murders that occur in our communities on a regular basis. So it begs to again question, how, or why, should jurors like B37 care, sympathies or see Trayvon as anything more than a thug who deserved what he got?
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Racial profiling, I think it is needed in law enforcement but i think it's practices needs to be overseen. The sad thing about this hole case is all this kid had to do was call 911 and say "i'm being followed". He would have been routed to the same dispatch center as Zimmerman was and it would have been over.
Secondly Treyvon was no role model for young America. I took Family pictures at sears. This kid took pictures with guns and blunts."Not a
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As each piece of timber was inspected and catalogued, the design of column grids and spacing, as well as the width of the building itself, was dictated by the strength and availability of timbers. However, ventilation is provided for the washrooms, service rooms, copy machines areas, and buiding the composting system to prevent foul odours in the building and to maintain aerobic conditions at the surface of the compost.
Choi Building West Mall. Liveable Working Space For any building to achieve longevity and in turn be sustainable, it must be a place where people like to work or live.
This talk will present a brief overview of this history, with a focus on its early decadesand then consider ways that this history prompts us to reconsider many of the tacit and explicit presumptions that underlie the field of modern Japanese guilding. On February 5,Dr.
Conventional grading rules were modified to take into account the actual stresses along the length of each timber so that those parts that had been repaired or flawed could be placed in non-critical locations. The second step was designing a building that minimizes consumption and impact on the environment. Each of these Clivus Composters has an annual user capacity rated at 45, visits.
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The narrow form buildkng the three-storey building was derived from an early decision to minimize the site impact and to provide natural light and ventilation to each occupied space. From its home in the C. The c.k.chok amount of reused and recycled materials in this project also greatly reduces the use of fossil fuels otherwise required to extract, transport and process new raw materials and thus reduces carbon dioxide emissions, the largest single component of current greenhouse gas emissions.
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Operable windows and fresh air vents under each window allow a continual flushing of fresh air through the building. The recycled graywater is then used for site irrigation.
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This method conserves water and protects the environment. Being continually flushed, the building does not experience peaks and valleys in lAO often found in traditional mechanized systems that operate with reduced air changes during low occupancy hours.
Based on a Building Simulation Energy Study, this 30, sq.
As the construction of this project is finished, it is now those who will occupy and maintain the building who will face the next challenge of this project: A subsurface holding tank is incorporated for storage of rainwater collected from the roof area. Operable windows and fresh air vents under each window allow a continual flushing of fresh air through the building. Being continually flushed, the building does not experience peaks and valleys in lAO often found in traditional mechanized systems that operate with reduced air changes during low occupancy hours.
It is not well known that Brazil is home to the largest number of persons of Japanese descent outside of Japan itself, with a population that likely exceeds that of the United States. The five raised roof forms have vent louvers at the top to provide convection to draw air in through the vents below.
Sanitary waste is eliminated through the use of the composting toilets. As well, the Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute, which investigates global issues of energy conservation, is including the Choi building in a series of case studies on the most promising example of green development.
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I’m still going back and forth between this must be some kind of elaborate practical joke and WTF!
It’s between, (1) she won the popular vote, there was massive voter suppression, possible cheating, ridiculous interventions by the FBI and Russia and people who voted for Obama threw all sense to the wind and voted for Trump for fucks sake; and (2) what can the Democratic Party do now to get these people back on the side they should always be on?
Between, (1) Trump was a unique candidate that has given false hope to a dying Republican party who will take a victory lap, overreach and continue their path to destruction, and (2) Obama was a unique candidate, the Democrats have more people who agree with them on policies, but they keep losing even in places where Republicans should be extinct by now, this version of the Democratic Party is not as bad as the Republicans, but it’s pretty bad, pretty inept and out of touch with their natural constituencies.
Between (1) we should have nominated Bernie after all, or (2) why don’t we have a younger Bernie?, or (3) damn the DNC and everybody who just thought it was Hillary’s turn, or (4) Hillary was great but her campaign screwed up focusing everything on Trump’s language and temperament – which didn’t move as many people as rational people imagined. They seriously didn’t know how to make a good smear ad.
Really – why didn’t they focus at least some fire on his conflicts of interest and the unprecedented nature of electing someone with no experience. They never attacked his motives or sincerity – they should have buried him in questions about his motives and sincerity as well as his ugly comments and behaviors.
The Lee Atwater, Karl Rove, Frank Luntz playbook is about throwing doubt on the candidate’s positive attributes, even turning those positives into negatives. The Clinton campaign never did it. Never addressed people whose impulse was change at any cost saying there IS a cost.
Here’s a few ads I’ve thought of, the Hillary people didn’t:
Juxtaposing his overwhelmingly positive comments about Hillary before the campaign (he admired her very much, thought she was a great senator) with his hateful campaign rhetoric to show how insincere he is. Was he lying then or lying now? Bottom line, he’s a liar. Show other lies, and Politifact ratings.
As part of the 1st set of ads an ad where Hillary admitted that she made mistakes. But the biggest mistake would be electing the most unqualified, inexperienced and dishonest candidate ever. The only way to blunt your negatives is to admit to them and ask people for another chance.
A simple campaign illustrating how risky it is to hire someone with no experience to do a job. Nobody would hire a doctor with no experience, why do you imagine the most important job in the world needs no experience?
Ads illustrating his shady business dealings and pointing out his massive conflicts of interest including deals with Russia and China and no post-election plan to put his businesses in a blind trust. No tax returns, no transparency. He’s always lied about his businesses and he’s lying now. He’s a bad businessman and he’s running a con now.
They did one ad where he admits his products were made in other countries, but it was tape from David Letterman, too cute, too subtle. They had no idea how to make a real smear ad that moves people. They failed to ask the simple question how can you trust someone who says bring back American jobs when he uses Chinese steel and manufactures in other countries?
Ads that tie Trump to the Republican establishment, showing that a vote for him is a vote for typical Republican policies – making him not as anti-establishment as he claims. Make him just another Republican blunting the anti-establishment message.
The one thing that is for sure is that Democrats have to toughen up and use some of the techniques Republicans use to get your policies and opinions heard.
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Sandia atmospheric and climate scientist Erika Roesler has been recognized by DOE’s Women @ Energy: STEM Rising website, which honors women in STEM fields throughout the DOE complex. During her time at Sandia, Erika has worked in climate modeling, where her research seeks to understand how clouds may vary as a result of climate change.
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J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006 Oct;118(4):823-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.06.043. Epub 2006 Sep 8.
Jouni J K Jaakkola 1 , Parvez Ahmed, Antonia Ieromnimon, Petra Goepfert, Elpiniki Laiou, Reginald Quansah, Maritta S Jaakkola
1 Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Birmingham, UK. j.jaakkola@bham.ac.uk
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2006.06.043
Background: Accumulating evidence suggests that reduced duration of pregnancy predicts increased risk of asthma, but the studies published have been inconsistent.
Objective: We sought to synthesize the evidence on the relation between preterm delivery and the risk of asthma later in life and to assess differences between the studies as potential sources for heterogeneity of the results.
Methods: We conducted a MEDLINE search (until the end of May 2005). The outcome was asthma. The determinant of interest was preterm delivery defined as a gestational age of less than 37 weeks.
Results: We identified 19 articles that provided estimates for the meta-analysis. The summary effect estimates for asthma (fixed-effects odds ratio, 1.074 [95% CI, 1.072-1.075]; heterogeneity P = .000; random-effects odds ratio, 1.366 [95% CI, 1.303-1.432]) showed an increased risk in relation to preterm delivery, with substantial heterogeneity between study-specific estimates. The effect of preterm delivery on asthma was stronger in cross-sectional studies; studies with broad outcome criteria, a small sample size, and a younger study population; and studies conducted in English-speaking populations, outside Europe, and published more recently. In metaregression, adjusting for other determinants, the effect estimate was significantly associated only with the mean age of the study population.
Conclusions: The weight of evidence shows that preterm babies have an increased risk of asthma compared with term babies.
Clinical implications: Recognition of prematurity as a determinant of asthma emphasizes the importance of active treatment of physiologic airflow obstruction and a need for special preventive measures against known environmental determinants of asthma in preterm babies.
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The Probe Newsletter December 2020
By: Probe Research
Universe of Registered Companies
As of Nov-20, there are 22,03,735 companies registered in India out of which 12,93,006 companies are active.
Currently, there are 24,051 active companies in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
19.7% of total active companies were incorporated after CY2018.
The chart does not include LLPs.
Company Classification
Presently, there are 11,62,689 private ltd companies in India.
741 companies are incorporated under the guarantee & association.
There are 2,002 government company in India.
Probe New Company and LLP Incorporations Index
The Probe New Company and LLP Incorporations (PNCLI) Index was constructed using Dec-00 as the base year.
In Nov-20, index value stood at 561 with 139,784 companies and 36,886 LLP registered in the last 12 months.
In the last 6 months, 90,631 companies were incorporated in India.
New Company Incorporations
In Nov-20, 13,453 companies were registered out of which 13,154 were private and 299 were public.
768 OPC (One Person Company) were incorporated in India in Nov-20.
During the month of Nov-20, 1,622 companies were incorporated under the trading business.
Company Incorporations – State-wise data
628 companies were incorporated in the state of Haryana in Nov-20.
In Nov-20, 477 companies were registered under the finance business.
In RoC Ahmedabad, 645 companies were registered in Nov-20.
LLP Incorporations State-wise data
During the month of Nov-20, 3,793 LLPs were incorporated in India.
New LLP registration witnessed decline by 22.5% when compare to Oct-20.
Gujarat with 428 registration stood at 2nd position in terms of LLP registration in Nov-20.
Nationwide Spread
Till Nov-20, there are 1,29,687 active companies in West Bengal which constituted 10.0% of total active companies.
69,580 companies are active in Gujarat state.
As of Nov-20, 6,813 companies are listed in India.
Statewide Spread – Uttar Pradesh
As of Nov-20, there are 89,861 active companies in Uttar Pradesh.
Noida has 13,559 active companies which accounted 15.1% of the total active companies in the state.
260 companies the Uttar Pradesh has paid up capital of more than Rs 2 cr.
Currently, there are 6,85,367 active companies with upto Rs 1 lac paid up capital.
Mumbai has 2,313 companies with paid up capital more than Rs 2 cr.
9.0% active companies have paid up capital between Rs 15-50 lac.
Directorship Overview
Currently, there are 22,56,126 active directors in India.
Till Nov-20. There are 62,101 active foreign directors in India.
There are 1,50,498 active directors in the state of Karnataka.
The Probe Newsletter November 2020
Till Oct-20, there are 21,89,385 companies incorporated out of which 12,80,520 companies are active.
As of Oct-20, 70,809 companies were active in Telangana state.
42.6% of total active companies were registered after CY2015.
Currently, there are 60,574 public ltd companies in India.
As of Oct-20, there are 32,857 OPCs in India.
There are 11,010 foreign companies in India.
In Oct-20, index value stood at 548 with 1,36,938 companies and 35,638 LLP incorporated in the last 12 months.
82,100 LLPs were incorporated in the last 6 months.
During the month of Oct-20, there are 16,707 company registration out of which 16,323 were private and 384 were public.
3,739 companies were incorporated under the manufacturing business in the month.
In Oct-20, 795 companies incorporated in RoC Chennai.
During the month of Oct-20, Karnataka stood at the 4th position with 1,262 companies registered in the state.
In the month of Oct-20, 536 companies registered in the education business.
13,323 companies were incorporated with the paid up capital of up to Rs 1 lac.
In Oct-20, there are 4,895 LLPs registration in India.
There are 215 LLP registration in the state of Tamil Nadu in Oct-20.
During the month of Oct-20, 466 LLP registered in Gujarat state which constituted 9.5% of total LLP registered in the month.
Uttar Pradesh stood at the 4th position with 88,634 active companies which accounted 6.9% of total active companies.
As of Oct-20, 41,064 active companies incorporat ed in the Rajasthan state out of which 20,752 companies are registered in Jaipur.
Till Oct-20, there are 8,764 active companies in the Assam state.
Statewide Spread – Maharashtra
Till Oct-20, there are 2,49,304 active companies in the state.
In Maharashtra capital – Mumbai there are 1,31,984 active companies which constituted 52.9 % of total companies in the state.
There are 1,848 listed companies in Maharashtra.
As of Nov-20, there are 1,79,779 active
companies between Rs 1 – 5 lac.
Delhi has 1,15,609 active companies with paid up capital of up to Rs 1 lac.
Currently, there are 22,561 companies with more than Rs 10 cr paid up capital.
Presently, there are 22,12,988 active directors in India.
As of Oct 20, there are 61,351 active foreign directors.
In Gujarat there are 1,44,765 active director which constituted 6.5% of total active director.
The Probe Newsletter August 2020
As of Jul-20, there are 12,33,767 active companies in India.
3,08,312 active companies were incorporated in India between Jan-18 to Jul-20.
Presently, there are 52,087 active companies in Hyderabad city.
As of Jul-20, there are 19,396 Not for Profit Co.in India.
Currently, there are 1,992 Govt Co.in the country.
90.0% of the companies were registered as a Private Limited Co.
In Jul-20, index value stood at 466 with 1,16,309 companies and LLPs incorporated in the last 1 year.
In the last 12 months 30,504 LLPs were incorporated in India.
During the month of Jul-20, 16,487 companies were incorporated in India of which 16,170 were private and 317 were public.
New company incorporation witnessed a growth by 50.5% when compared to Jun-20.
14.1% of new incorporated companies were registered under trading business.
In Uttar Pradesh 1,806 companies were incorporated in Jul-20.
7.8% new companies were incorporated in the Karnataka state.
In Jul-20, 69 companies were incorporated with the paid up capital of more than Rs 1 cr.
During the month of Jul-20, 4,319 LLPs were incorporated.
256 LLPs were incorporated in Telangana which constituted 5.9% of total LLP incorporation.
133 LLPs were incorporated under the agriculture business.
Presently, there are 12,33,767 active companies in India.
West Bengal with 1,27,076 stood at the 3rd position in terms of active companies which constituted 10.3% of the total active companies.
18,826 companies in Kolkata had paid up capital between Rs 1 – 5 lac.
Statewide Spread – Bihar
42.7% of the active companies in Bihar were registered in the state capital – Patna.
12,458 companies in Bihar had paid up capital of upto Rs 1 lac.
In Muzaffarpur, 1,192 companies were registered which accounted 4.3% of total active companies in the state.
14,926 companies had paid up capital between Rs 5 – 10 cr.
As of Jul-20, 2,281 companies in Mumbai city had paid up capital of more than Rs 25 cr.
3.2% active companies had paid up capital between Rs 2 – 5 cr.
Currently, 30,619 companies in Kolkata had paid up capital of upto Rs 1 lac.
There are 39,299 companies in India with paid up capital between Rs 2 – 5 cr.
10.8% of total active companies had paid capital between Rs 5 –15 lac.
As of Jul-20 there are 20,58,065 active directors in India.
Presently, there are 58,811 active foreign directors in the country.
Delhi has 2,29,166 active directors which constituted 11.1% of total active directors.
The Probe Newsletter July 2020
Currently, there are 12,17,127 active companies in India.
In the last 6 months 47,922 active companies were registered in India.
As of June-20, there are 68,404 active companies in Odisha.
Currently, there are 60,458 public companies in
Presently, there are 29,251 OPC (One Person Company) in the country.
There are 737 Guarantee and Association companies in India.
Index value stood at the 445 with 1,40,113 entity registered in the last 12 months.
In Jun-20, 10,954 companies were registered of which 10,739 were private and 215 were public.
2,360 companies in Jun-20 were registered under manufacturing business.
In Jun-20, 932 companies were registered under ROC Bengaluru.
742 companies were registered in the state of Telangana which accounted 6.8% of total company registration in the month.
In Gujarat 542 companies were incorporated in Jun-20.
8,827 companies registered had paid up capital up to Rs 1 lac.
In Jun-20, 2,273 LLP were incorporated in India.
In Gujarat state, 220 LLPs were incorporated which constituted 9.7% of total LLP incorporation.
In Jun-20 497 LLP were incorporated under the trading business.
As of Jun-20, there are 38,728 active companies in Rajasthan of which 20,022 incorporated in Jaipur.
Karnataka with 80,613 stood at the 5th place in terms of total number of active companies.
Statewide Spread – Madhya Pradesh
22,334 companies had paid capital more than Rs 10 cr.
In Assam state 2,243 companies had paid up capital of up to Rs 1 lac which constituted 30.5% of total companies in the state.
14.2% companies had paid up capital between Rs 1 – 5 lac.
Presently, in India there are 20,02,590 active directors.
Uttar Pradesh has 1,91,345 active directors which constituted 9.6% of total directors in India.
Currently, there are 57,960 active foreign directors in India.
Relaxation Of Time & Fees For Filing Charge Forms
Introduction: MCA has via its circular dated 17 June, 2020 issued a ‘Scheme for relaxation of time for filing forms related to creation or modification of charges under the Companies Act, 2013’ (“Scheme”) for the purpose of condoning the delay in filing certain forms related to creation/modification of charges. This circular is an extended clarification to the Companies Fresh Start Scheme as laid out in the MCA General Circular No.12/2020 dated 30 March 2020, where the benefit of waiver of additional fees was not extended to charge forms. The benefit is now being extended to charge creation and modification forms with effect from 17 June 2020.
Existing Regulations: Companies are required to file charge creation or modification forms within the timelines specified in Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013 (“Act”) i.e. within a total of 120 days from the date of creation or modification of the charge, after paying all the additional and advalorem fees prescribed under the Act.
Detail of Relaxations Announced:
Relaxation in Timeline: This Scheme shall be applicable in respect of the filing of Form No.CHG-1 and Form No.CHG-9 by a company or a charge holder, where the date of creation/modification of charge
is before 01 March 2020, but the timeline for filing such form had not expired under Section 77 of the Act as on 01 March 2020 – in this case, the period from 01 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 shall not be counted for the purpose of calculating the number of days within which form is required to be filed under Section 77 of the Act i.e. the first day to be counted after 29 February 2020 shall be 01 October 2020.
falls on any date between 01 March 2020 to 30 September 2020 (both dates inclusive) – in this case the period beginning the date of creation/modification of charge till the 30 September 2020 shall not be counted for the purpose of calculating the number of days within which form is required to be filed under Section 77 of the Act i.e. the first day to be counted after the date of creation/modification shall be 01 October 2020.
Relaxation in Fee: The relaxation in fee for both the above scenarios is as below, respectively for Clauses Ia. and Ib.:
in this case :
if the form is filed on or before 30 September 2020, the normal fees payable as on 29 February 2020 shall be applicable.
if the form is filed after 30 September 2020, the fees shall be charged after adding up the number of days beginning 01 October 2020 and ending on the date of filing of form plus the time period lapsed from the date of creation of charge till 29 February 2020
in this case:
if the form is filed before 30 September 2020, normal fees shall be payable
if the form is filed after 30 September 2020, the fees shall be charged for the period counted from the 01 October 2020 till the date of filing the form.
Exception to the Scheme: This Scheme shall not be applicable in the following cases:
where the forms have already been filed before 17 June 2020 i.e. date of the circular
where the timeline for filing the forms have already expired prior to 01 March 2020
where the timeline for filing the form expires at a future date
for filing charge satisfaction form i.e. Form CHG-4
This Scheme shall be applicable from the date of issue of the MCA General Circular No.23/2020 i.e. 17 June 2020
This Scheme is applicable only to charge creation forms i.e. Form CHG-1 and Form CHG-9.
Link to Circular:
http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/Circular23_17062020.pdf
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Michael Anthony Says He Has Reconnected With Alex Van Halen
By Andrew Magnotta @AndrewMagnotta Jan 13, 2021
Longtime Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony was never able to reconnect with Eddie Van Halen before the guitarist's death this past fall, but he says the same won't be true for himself and Alex Van Halen.
Anthony parted ways with Van Halen in 2006 and for years lamented the rift between singer Sammy Hagar and himself and the two Van Halen brothers. Aside from running into Alex years ago on vacation, Anthony had no contact with his former bandmates for close to 15 years.
Anthony said in a recent radio interview that he spoke with Alex soon after getting the news of Eddie's passing. The conversation left the bassist hopeful about their relationship going forward.
"I spoke briefly with Alex right after Eddie passed, but I wanted them to have their privacy," Anthony said. "...Alex has been pretty much grieving, or however you wanna put it, pretty much been to himself. So I'm just kind of letting that happen, and I'm sure at one point we'll talk again here or even get together."
Alex and Eddie were practically inseparable for their near-50-year musical career together, rarely performing without one another. The drummer released one brief statement following his brother's death and has yet to grant any interviews, leaving press relations to Eddie's son Wolfgang Van Halen, who recently launched his long-awaited solo career.
Wolfgang replaced Anthony in Van Halen 14 years ago. He told Howard Stern in November that he was looking forward to Van Halen's planned 2019 reunion tour so he could finally get to know his predecessor.
While the two have yet to speak directly, they have texted "and everything is all good, obviously," Anthony added.
Hagar and Anthony revealed Wednesday morning in a conversation with Q104.3 New York that Eddie's family is planning a tribute concert in his memory and that they will take part, along with other former Van Halen members and friends of the band.
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- What is the decree on the sin of backbiting?
- My spiritual problem is backbiting... I don't want to talk to anyone, because we always criticize maliciously, backbite others. As a result, we all become restless and unhappy ...
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Dear Brother / Sister,
Our religion has prohibited backbiting. If backbiting is committed somewhere around us, it is necessary for us to leave there. If we do cannot leave, we must engage in other things and try not to listen. If the person who backbites will not be offended, it will be useful to warn him/her using suitable words.
Backbiting means talking maliciously about someone who is not present. In other words, it means that talking about our brother/sister in religion behind his back, something we would not like when we are told about it.
Backbiting is about a person or some things about a person. One's body, lineage, ethics, job, religion, world, clothes, house, vehicle... can be the subject of backbiting. Strabismus of the eyes, hair loss, tall or short stature, having black or yellow skin... Mentioning them in a sarcastic manner breaks the hearts of people.
The Quran and Sunnah prohibited backbiting:
" ... Nor backbite one another; would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? You would abhor it.” (Surah al-Hujurat, 49/12);
"Backbiting is to mention your brother in a way that he would not like.” (Tirmidhi, Birr, 23; Darimi, Riqaq, 6; Malik, Muwatta, Kalam,10; Ahmad b. Hanbal, II/384, 386).
Since telling others about faults of your brother in religion means saying things that will not please him, it is haram to say it only when it is put into words. Every act that is done to despise such as making gestures, implications or writing is regarded backbiting. For example, it is regarded backbiting to make a gesture about someone's tall or short stature and to write about the faults of a person.
Confirming backbiting is also backbiting. A person who keeps silent in a place where backbiting takes place becomes shares the sin of backbiting. A person who cannot prevent backbiting with his words must deny it with his heart. (Imam Ghazzali, Zubdatul-Ihya).
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said:
"If a person does not help a believer who is insulted near him although he can, Allah will disgrace him in front of people on the Day of Judgment." (Ṭabarani).
"If a person prevents his religious sister/brother's faults from being mentioned in her/his absence, Allah guarantees to cover his faults on the Day of Judgment." (Ibn Abi ad-Dunya).
"O those who believe not with their hearts but only with their tongues! Do not backbite Muslims; do not seek for their faults. For, if a person seeks the faults of his religious brother, Allah will also seek the faults of the seeker, too. Moreover, Allah will disgrace the person who seeks for fault even if the seeker is in his house." (Abu Dawud, Adab, 40; see also, Tirmidhi, Birr, 84).
The fact that the phenomenon of brotherhood in the religion of Islam is organized by the divine order
"The believers are but one brotherhood, so make peace between your brothers. And be mindful of Allah so you may be shown mercy" (Surah al-Hujurat, 49/10)
makes the Islamic community a strong society rising on this brotherhood of belief. There will be no backbiting in such a society. For, as the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said,
“The believer is the mirror of the believer; the believer is the brother of another believer; he provides his livelihood (when he/she needs it) / protects him from harm and loss, and defends him as much as he can in his absence." (Abu Dawud, Adab, 49)
Those principles keep society away from fitnah and sedition.
Reasons for Backbiting:
1. Satisfying the feeling of vengeance,
2. Acting in accordance with friends,
3. Show-off and vanity; disdaining others, praising himself,
4. Jealousy,
5. Revealing the faults of others in order to have a good time and make others laugh,
6. Mocking to humiliate others. (Ghazzali, Ihya Ulum ad-Din).
In order to avoid backbiting, one must first deal with his own faults.
Backbiting is permissible in these situations:
1) In case of injustice: "The right holder has the right to speak." (Bukhari, Muslim).
2) While requesting for fatwa: Hind bint Utba came to the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) and gossiped about her husband Abu Sufyan due to his stinginess, giving her very little money for livelihood, and asked if she could take from her husband's property without his knowledge. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said, "Take that will be enough for you and your child with goodness."
3) When preventing someone from evil deeds.
4) When mentioning a person with his famous nickname.
5) If a person commits sins publicly, feels proud of his sins and does not feel sorry when his sins are mentioned, it is not regarded as backbiting to mention him with those sins since he is proud of what he does.
If a backbiter wants to be saved from his sin, he must regret, repent, and ask for forgiveness from the person he backbit. The person who was backbitten may act compassionately and forgive his brother. The principle is as follows: "Showing forgiveness, commanding what is good, and turning away from the ignorant. (Surah al-A'raf, 7/199).
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Proposition: KSV went too far in their initiation
For and against.
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‘Humiliating initiation at KSV' was the headline in the last Resource. That'll be a fun read, I thought. But on reading the article I found that the humiliation was not all that bad. I wouldn't have thought that a few paint stains on what was surely not your Sunday best, and being deprived of your sandwiches with Fairtrade chocolate sprinkles, will exactly scar you for life. But Wim, the father, is making a mountain out of this molehill, in a way that will probably work against him: his son cannot walk through the Forum undetected and it is unlikely to cost the KSV a single recruit next year. What is striking, though, is that KSV seems to have dropouts from its initiation every year. Perhaps they paint too rosy a picture of their society during the AID?
Marlies responds: Not something that scars you for life? Maybe not for you, but everybody is different and some people can handle it better than others. Especially if you perhaps didn't know what to expect, although I don't know to what extent that applies in this case. But I do agree with you that his father's reaction was not very wise, tactically speaking.
I don't think KSV went too far with their initiation games. Compared to other cities, certainly, the initiations in Wageningen are not too bad. But I do wonder quite what the point of these sorts of initiation is. In my own society I am very close to a number of people and I can't imagine that bond would have been any stronger if we'd been through a tough initiation. I think it's a pity that people are put off by this and don't join a society because of it, when they might have been very enthusiastic otherwise.
Jillis responds: You only really understand the purpose of initiation periods once you have been through them yourself. That may sound feeble and clichéd, but it's true. If the only aim of the initiation was to humiliate others, do you think all those societies in the Netherlands would really carry on running them? An introduction period creates a bond and makes you feel proud of your society and committed to it. That is why the phenomenon has lasted 200 years: because it works.
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We document the evolution of drinking water services in rural Bangladesh. The findings show how national policies have led to a thriving domestic private market driven by households’ private investment when installing tubewells and handpumps over the past 20 years. We update national estimates of the total number of tubewells by combining multiple surveys from different regions of Bangladesh.
We estimate that over nine million privately-managed, and unregulated tubewells were installed since 2005, after the discovery and policy response to naturally occurring arsenic. Between 2012 and 2017, we estimate up to 45 unregulated tubewells were installed privately for every publicly funded rural waterpoint. This scale of growth aligns to an observed 70% decrease in the real price of shallow tubewells installed by private market vendors between 1982 and 2017. We further observed that rural water preferences have shifted towards an emerging demand for drinking water supplied directly to households. The increasing investment in deep tubewells, electric pumps and reverse osmosis plants, previously thought unaffordable to a majority of households, offers a strategic opportunity as a transition point for institutions to be redesigned to manage water-related risks.
This continued growth has implications for design of public policy and how government might regulate risks and allocate responsibilities to support progress towards safely-managed drinking water for everyone. Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 has shifted global policy towards delivering safely managed and reliable rural drinking water for all. National-level reporting on the multi-dimensional components embedded within the SDG 6.1 targets is revealing gaps in the current performance of rural water service providers and the limits of institutions. Countries including Bangladesh have seen their hard-won policy gains of reaching near universal access to improved drinking water be reversed under the SDG targets of water quality standards and ensuring reliable water supply and services.
The analysis in our academic paper extends previous studies by exploring how these household investments into water infrastructure have propelled a shift in risk-management responsibility away from the public sector, leaving households responsible for their own water quality safety and service reliability. These estimates of tubewell infrastructure investments across the country are significantly higher than those cited in national policy documents. This suggest that the total rural infrastructure stock is undercounted in national policy planning processes, thus potentially under-estimating population-level exposure to poor water quality. These policy documents do not fully recognize the changing risk profiles of households using millions of new untested water points.
In our policy paper, we provide a summary of the policy context and recommendations to recognize the increased risks facing an unregulated and unmonitored self-supply rural water service model. Recent policy research around the role of private financial capital in rural contexts suggests that privately managed systems are increasing in many regions of the world but have only recently been formally recognized within a small number of national planning frameworks and regulatory structures.
This indicates a policy gap for managing risks extending from privately funded and individually managed infrastructure. These household-managed systems that serve a limited number of users often remain outside existing regulatory systems and are overlooked by national monitoring systems, specifically in emerging market contexts. We identify the potential opportunities to leverage the identified consumer preferences into a performance-based service delivery model by blending public and private sector finance to address some of these current limitations.
Our key finding is that the significant private investment by rural households for on-site and improved water services could amplify progress to safely-managed drinking water. To ensure this happens, government must play a central role in monitoring risks and regulating responsibilities with separation of roles between policy, regulation and service delivery. Bangladesh has a unique opportunity to introduce and test professional service delivery models if the current review of national drinking water policy reform takes progressive steps to shift from building water infrastructure to delivering safe and reliable services to everyone.
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Staged with considerable style and strongly cast Hello Again is inspired by Arthur Schnitzler’s 1897 play La Ronde in which a couple meet, then one of them meets someone else, that someone else meets yet another person and so on. Each time a bracelet is passed on, although what was really being passed on was venereal disease. Quite why it is staged with an interval is not clear as it breaks the flow of the stories which are essentially meeting and falling out of love tales spread over a period of years. On press night things were not helped when the fire alarm went off just as things in act two were coming to a head. It is done with minimal props on a bare stage which allows the stories to merge on into the other although Callen has adopted a rather irritating habit of ending each tale by flooding the arc lamps on the audience effectively blinding it. One is worth doing, but after a while it gets distinctly irksome.
Michael John LaChiusa’s score is certainly attractive, his lyrics are to the point, and director Paul Callen has kept the resulting merry go round of love whirling at speed. Given that LaChiusa has another musical on in town at the moment – Queen of the Mist – this production of Hello Again provides a chance well worth taking to see more of his work.
But in a musical with a story to tell words matter and not all the cast were as clear as they might have been, some of them were making their professional debuts, and nobody was miked. The chances are that in their training they were taught to sing when miked. Certainly when David Pendlebury, one of the most experienced members of the cast, appeared in the last two stories as a Senator abandoning his actress mistress in one and then spending the night with the tart with a heart who had featured in the first story, every word could be heard.
The encounters to relish included one between a private nurse (Alice Ellen Wright) looking after a spoilt brat of a college student (Regan Burke) whom she seduces, his trip to the cinema with a married woman (Grace Roberts) who services him in a way not often seen on stage, and the later one between her not really interested in sex pompous businessman husband (Keith Merrill) and a young man from steerage (Philip Murch) on the Titanic. Some of the other stories did suffer from a lack of vocal projection when it came to the songs although the performances otherwise were fine. The Union has an admirable track record as the fringe home of the musicals of yesterday and this is a perfectly acceptable addition to its list of shows which one would not otherwise be able to see. Previous LaChiusa shows staged there include The Wild Party and Bernarda Alba.
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There are many incredible stories about leaders in the women’s rights movement. This is one of them. Intimate Wars: The Life and Times of the Woman Who Brought Abortion from the Back Alley to the Boardroom is a complex story that is moving, sobering, and should not be missed.
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Intimate Wars: The Life and Times of the Woman Who Brought Abortion from the Back Alley to the Boardroom is a complex story that is moving, sobering, and should not be missed.
The eloquent and passionate Merle Hoffman has written an exciting, blunt, and raw feminist memoir about the amazing life she has led. I have known her for many years and this book does capture her essence and her being; Merle really comes alive on these pages as she speaks from her heart and from the frontlines. Her honest autobiography discusses her life and times as a recognized writer and journalist, a committed and generous activist, an ambitious entrepreneur, and a visionary women’s health and abortion rights pioneer.
In so many ways, Merle was ahead of her time.
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Her powerful story is full of her childhood and adult events and reflections:
growing up as an only child in 1950s middle-class Philadelphia and becoming painfully aware of the oppressive gender restrictions of that era;
her budding career as a talented classical pianist that she ultimately decided not to pursue;
her numerous relationships and encounters with some of the most influential political figures of our time, including her important relationship with her mentor who eventually became her husband;
her significant girl/woman warrior identity and fantasies that shaped and guided her life;
decades of the exhausting, devastating, and often deadly abortion wars, including the domestic terrorism against clinics and providers, that both emboldened her and threatened to destroy her;
the exciting 1971 founding of Choices in Queens, NY, one of the first, most comprehensive, and ground-breaking women’s health clinics in the country that institutionalized quality abortion care and emphasized Patient Power as its foundation for how women should be treated and empowered ,and also ultimately became a flashpoint of controversy;
her passionate leadership as a powerful women’s rights advocate and pro-choice spokesperson for women’ s human rights, dignity, justice, strength, and access to safe and respectful abortion care;
the myriad of personal and professional struggles, attacks, and accusations that plagued her for years and could have ended her trail-blazing work if not for Merle’s total force, strength, and dedication; and
the numerous controversies and core philosophy surrounding her life and work, including issues of heartache, loss, love, truth, growth, finding oneself, self-reflection, feminism, the ongoing war against women, the scars of battle, finding peace, and, at the age of 58, motherhood.
Merle speaks passionately and articulately of her life, a mixture of what Thomas Merton’s teachings describe as an active life and a contemplative one. Merle has demonstrated how to successfully live and participate in both as she has striven to speak to truth, transgressed multiple boundaries, and worked to change the world. She describes her complex journey and difficult path that ultimately led to her understanding, dedication, and passion to feminist principles, the value and worth of women’s lives, choices, and moral agency, and the fundamental position of reproductive rights and feminism in women’s equality and place in the world. These strong beliefs came to define her and years ago she took on issues with which our embattled pro-choice/women’s rights movement is still struggling and defining.
Merle eloquently describes battles, confrontations, and debates with the anti-choice movement as power struggles of words and actions that continue to this day. She declares:
“Two sides emerged, as if they were mutually exclusive. There was either the ‘right to life’ or the ‘right to choose.’ Women couldn’t help but internalize these narrow ways of seeing the issue and themselves accordingly. Abortion was a woman’s right, both legally, with the passage of Roe vs. Wade, and as a matter of biology, equality, and justice. But each woman’s acceptance of her natural right was challenged by a Greek chorus screaming ‘murderer’ at her for exercising that power…
“The growing political debate on abortion in the seventies took this reduction of women’s self-identity even further by positioning the woman and fetus as adversaries. There was no way that one could advocate for both: if you believed in the right to life of the fetus, then the woman, by definition had to come second. And if you believed in a woman’s right to choose, the fetus took second place.”
Merle further questions: “Who holds the power to decide whether a fetus comes to term? Who has the power to decide whether a woman should give birth, how many children she should have, what constitutes a ‘good’ mother? … Ironically the New Right and Moral Majority were as in touch with the fact that abortion empowers women as women’s rights activists. The antis clearly understood that to keep women in the traditional roles of wife and mother, and thus to prevent what they feared would be wholesale societal upheaval, they had to remove a woman’s power to choose.” By so doing, they were removing her ability to choose the destiny of her pregnancy-and, ultimately, her life.
She posits: “Why a woman makes a decision to have an abortion is not the deciding issue. She is making the choice that is right for her, and that is what matters. At its core, the issue is about separating the chooser from the choice.”
Merle also asserts: “If the personal is indeed the political, as the feminist slogan goes, then abortion is the ultimate political act. It is not politics, but necessity that drives women’s choices, necessity that forms the political and theoretical foundation for the right to choose. To withhold that right for any reason is to deny women a piece of their humanity.
“In the late seventies, the pro-choice movement faced the same political question it faces today. How can we create a new narrative in which choice and reproductive freedom are the theory, and abortion is the practice? How can we transcend limiting narratives and start to identify with all women struggling to make choices, defending them rather than resisting that power through guilt and denial? How do we create a world where women can have abortions without apology?”
Merle is not afraid (as I indicated, I have known her for many years, and frankly, she rarely appears afraid of anything) to take on the hard and difficult questions about abortion rights, safe abortion care, the ongoing and increasing stigma and demonization surrounding abortion, the moral foundation of women, and the reality of abortion that are all still being asked, questioned, discussed, and debated.
When she describes the pro-choice movement as marching “then, as it does now, under the banner of choice, of human and civil rights, that is always more nuanced than the pure white banner of ‘innocence’ and ‘life’ carried by our opponents. But attempting to simplify the issue, refusing to look at the consequences or true nature of abortion–the blood, the observable parts of the fetus, the irrevocable endings, the power of deciding whether or not to bring a new life into the world–reduces our capacity to register the depth of this issue and disrespects the profound political and social struggle women’s choices engender in our society.” This has perpetuated the deep-seated stigma that women often feel to this day about abortion and she posits that by “putting women in a defensive position,” by “denying the truth,” this “also perpetuates the shame, embarrassment, and ambivalence that the antis want women to feel.”
And they often continue to feel to this day. This simplification also seriously harms the world-wide movement for choice, equality, respect, dignity, and true reproductive justice for women and girls everywhere.
I asked Merle why she wrote her powerful book of personal revelations and social justice truths at this time in her life of dedication to passionate work and her response was also powerful. This is what she told me.
“This book was written as gift of myself for my daughter-who will only know and share a part of my life…and by extension for all of our daughters who will inherit our struggle. It was written when I was in deep mourning and had lost so many people I loved…I needed to reflect on not only their loss but what they gave me. I wrote in the preface that I wanted to give birth to myself-and in so many ways I have done so-the book was a kind of reckoning for me-a deep self-analysis. And back to Socrates-that the unexamined life is not worth living. I knew that other people would be examining mine and I thought my own perspective would be important.
“And then there are the lessons for those of us who want to change the world from what it is to what it should be-the price that has to be paid-the fear of doing it and the courage it creates. I wanted to tell my truth before someone else would tell it for me-and say it was mine!”
Intimate Wars is indeed Merle’s voice as it captures her life of truth and power, of courage and loss, of love and ferocity, and of fighting for what one passionately and eloquently believes in. It is a beautiful gift for Sasha, Merle’s dynamic young daughter…and now it is a gift for the entire world.
Intimate Wars will take its much-deserved prominent place in my extensive library of feminist frontlines, analysis, history, politics, philosophy, and life. It will be published on January 12th, 2012, ten days before the Roe vs. Wade Day commemoration of 38 years of legal abortion on January 22nd and can be preordered at www.intimatewars.com.
To arrange an interview, contact Elizabeth Koke, Feminist Press Publicity, @ [email protected] or (212)817-7928.
Merle Hoffman is available to discuss her exciting and sobering story. Her book is important to behold…as is she. She is expected to be on tour in January and February of 2012. The following are the events lined up so far:
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We are very pleased to have won BirdLife Austria as a partner in the Roadkill project. Since the core areas of this association fit perfectly to the tasks of the project Roadkill, we will intensively work in the future to intensify the basic research on road-killed birds and the protection of birds on roads by planning joint research projects, exchanging data for nature conservation analyses and improving the scientific methods for data collection.
Austrian Herpetological Society
The Austrian Herpetological Society is a non-profit association and accredited environmental organisation which aims to support research in the field of amphibian and reptile research and the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats. In the context of the activities of the association the very successful Citizen Science project herpetofauna.at is conducted. "Herpetofauna" collects amphibian and reptile observations throughout Austria. In addition to the location of the specimen and the taxon, accompanying data such as habitat quality, endangerment, stage of development etc. are also recorded. Only data that are photographically documented are processed. To date, more than 20,000 reports from "Citizen Scientists" have been included in the database and are available for research.
The cooperation with the Austrian Herpetological Society enables us to have the entries on amphibians and reptiles checked again by declared experts in this field and, if necessary, to point out any errors! This is a great enrichment for our project and directly increases the data quality.
We are looking forward to future cooperation and mutual benefit!
The Natural History Museum Vienna (NHM) with more than 30 million collector's items is considered one of the most important natural history museums in the world. Founded by Emperor Franz Joseph I, it is home to many unique pieces. What some people don't know is that NHM conducts research at the pulse of time. Citizen Science is also an integral part of the museum's research landscape.
In the course of creating a Citizen Science strategy, information was collected on the various Citizen Science projects located in the museum. Eight projects at the NHM involve citizens in scientific research.
The scientific herpetological reference collection (amphibian and reptile species) of the Natural History Museum Vienna comprises about 210,000 objects.
The cooperation with the Department of Herpetology enables us to have the entries on amphibians and reptiles checked again by declared experts in this field and, if necessary, to point out any errors! This is a great enrichment for our project and directly increases the data quality.
Naturschutzbund Lower Austria
The vision of the Roadkill project is to mitigate road sections where there is a high number of road-killed animals together with nature conservation organisations and authorities. One basis for this is the data on roadkilled animals, which participants in the project report daily via an online form or app; the second basis is partnerships with NGOs and authorities.
We have now taken a concrete first step towards such a partnership. The data collected in the Roadkill project will now be checked by the Naturschutzbund of Lower Austria for roadkill hotspots of certain species in order to evaluate the establishment of conservation measures. The Naturschutzbund of Lower Austria already manages a number of amphibian fences along roads and is also actively protecting habitats of endangered mammals, such as the European hamster, the distribution of which is still relatively unknown in Lower Austria.
We are very pleased about the cooperation with the Naturschutzbund Lower Austria and hope that many more cooperations will follow.
Arge NATURSCHUTZ
We are very pleased to present a new cooperation in the project. The non-profit nature conservation association Arge NATURSCHUTZ has agreed to work more closely with us on the Roadkill project. According to the association's website, the most important tasks of this association include the research of endangered plants and animals of wild species, their communities and their natural bases of life, special species and biotope management as well as targeted education and information work in the field of nature conservation.
We see this as a perfect complement to our work in the project, as the Arge NATURSCHUTZ also carries out practical nature conservation measures. A successful example of this is the "Save the Frogs" campaign in which the NATURSCHUTZ consortium coordinates the management of 183 amphibian migration routes in Carinthia.
We are looking forward to future cooperation and mutual enrichment!
Download the Roadkill App for Android or IOS and join the Citizen Science community!
Here you can also access the app's manual to get an overview about the app's basics and how to spot roadkills:
Was lernen wir aus den weltweit unterschiedlichen Roadkill Projekten? Hier ist unser Blogpost auf Österreich forscht zu unserer neuen Publikation für euch: https://www.citizen-science.at/blog/was-lernen-wir-aus-den-weltweit-unterschiedlichsten-roadkill-meldesystemen
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James Harden breaks the silence on his relationship with Chris Paul
The summer for the Rockets has been a weird one, to say the least. The team ended the season falling to the Golden State Warriors for the second consecutive season — and after going down in the second round, Daryl Morey was looking for ways to shake up and improve the roster.
He came out and said that pretty much anyone but James Harden could be moved, which meant that Chris Paul was on the trading block. In the midst of these rumors, others came about — largely about the relationship between Paul and Harden and the contention between the two.
On the heels of a story that came out about Paul and Harden arguing about the small things, Harden recently said that he and Paul have communicated often and are in a good space, dismissing all of the rumors as ‘negative media stuff.’
Harden said he is “good” with Chris Paul.
“Obviously as teammates, as competitors, we argued on the court. … The negative media stuff, it wasn’t true. … Me and Chris had constant communication.” #Rockets #Thunder #NBA pic.twitter.com/UvkyRpKFbt
— Brian T. Smith (@ChronBrianSmith) July 20, 2019
“There was a lot of false talk,” Harden said. “The negative media stuff and all that stuff that was going on and running, it wasn’t true. Me and Chris had constant communication and we’re good.”
The truth is likely somewhere in the middle. Paul has a history of rubbing teammates the wrong way, but the way it was talked about between he and Harden was probably exaggerated beyond what things really were.
Without Paul, the Rockets will run out a similar team to what they had last season, but with Russell Westbrook as Harden’s running mate instead. There’s no telling whether the relationship will be better or worse on the court, but things will certainly be different. | cc/2021-04/en_middle_0020.json.gz/line1217 |
__label__wiki | 0.786304 | 0.786304 | Home / Collections / Traditional Islamic Calligraphy Posters, Lithographs & Photos / Limited Edition Islamic Lithograph: Hilye Sherif from Turkey by Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi
Limited Edition Islamic Lithograph: Hilye Sherif from Turkey by Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi
۩ Country of Origin: Turkey
۩ Subject: Hilye Sherif (Description of Prophet Muhammed ﷺ)
۩ Calligrapher: Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi
۩ Edition: Limited High Quality Lithograph
۩ Size: 50 x 74 cm
Rumi's Garden is proud to present the traditional Islamic Ottoman calligraphy of Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi. Yesarizade Mustafa Izzet Efendi (Modern Turkish: Yesârîzâde Mustafa Izzet Efendi) (d. 1849) was an Ottoman calligrapher. He was born in Istanbul and was the son of the calligrapher Mehmed Esad Yesari. After studying calligraphy, he served as a Kazasker of Rumelia. Mustafa became a well known calligrapher in his own right, and taught students in court.
The term hilya (Arabic حلية (plural: ḥilan, ḥulan), Turkish: hilye (plural: hilyeler) denotes a religious genre of Ottoman Turkish literature, dealing with the physical description of Muhammad. Hilya literally means "ornament".
They originate with the discipline of shama'il, the study of Muhammad's appearance and character, based on hadith accounts, most notably Tirmidhi's al-Shama'il al-Muhamadiyyah wa al-Khasa'il al-Mustafawiyyah ("The Sublime Characteristics of Muhammad").
In Ottoman-era folk Islam, there was a belief that reading and possessing Muhammad's description protects the person from trouble in this world and the next, it became customary to carry such descriptions, rendered in fine calligraphy and illuminated, as amulets. In 17th-century OttomanTurkey, hilyes developed into an art form with a standard layout, often framed and used as a wall decoration.
Later hilyes were also written for the first four Caliphs, the companions of Muhammad, Muhammad's grandchildren (Hasan and Hussein) and Islamic saints (walis).
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__label__wiki | 0.822336 | 0.822336 | Afghan Loya Jirga Approves The Acquittal of 400 Taliban Prisoners
Intra-Afghan is expected soon, but it will expose the Afghan government as a weaker spouse in traditional oriental marriage.
By Abubakr Farrukh, Rush Hour Daily
Updated on August 9th, 2020
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Afghan Loya Jirga has approved the acquittal of 400 Taliban prisoners accused of being involved in heinous crimes, including murder.
The final session of the Loya Jirga was broadcast live on Afghan tv. Loya Jirga approved a 25-point resolution that includes proposals aimed at intensifying efforts for the peace process.
The secretary of the Jirga, Atifa Tayeb, said, “The Jirga members fully welcome and support the peace process in order to bring durable peace and stability in the country.”
While reading the second clause of the resolution, the secretary said, “In order to remove the obstacle impeding the peace negotiations, and to stop the bloodshed, the Jirga decides to approve the acquittal of 400 Taliban prisoners for the welfare of Afghanistan’s people.”
The Loya Jirga that continued for three days was represented by 3400 people from 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
Taliban had already indicated that possibility of Intra-Afghan talks only if the government would release these remaining 400 prisoners.
It should be noted that in his address to the Jirga, President Ashraf Ghani said that it would be difficult for the Jirga to decide the fate of these 400 Taliban who are accused of committing heinous crimes like murder and drug trafficking.
Ghani further said that the US-Taliban agreement signed on February 29, did not explicitly mention regarding which 5000 Taliban prisoners were to be released.
In his address, the head of the High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah said,
“It’s their misconception if they (Taliban) they can win by force. The last 40 years have witnessed that they could not win by force.”
However, Abdullah defended the meeting of the Loya Jirga by saying,
“We’re bound to take people’s opinion and respect their decision. Afghanistan is currently undergoing a very critical phase, and this decision is a do-and-die decision for the Afghan people.”
According to the Taliban spokesperson, Suhail Shaheen, “Taliban have released around 898 officials belonging to Kabul administration, while the Afghan government has released 4170 Taliban prisoners.”
The Taliban spokesman said the Intra-Afghan dialogues are at mere stone’s distance once the remaining prisoners are released.
Now What!
With the release of the Taliban prisoners, the ball would be in the court of the militant group whose formidability has been universally acknowledged by now.
The next step has two aspects; one includes the Taliban and the other involving all the other stakeholders, including the Afghan government and the US.
In any case, the Taliban are likely to lead and define the future course of the Afghan politics amid the Kabul government that is too weak to make its opposition count and the US that is too embarrassed or fatigued (or both) by the war to return.
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