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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it will allow airlines to expand the use of portable electronic devices in flight.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will allow airlines to expand the use of portable electronic devices in flight to include smartphones, tablets and e-readers, ending a long-standing ban.
"Most commercial airlines can tolerate radio interference from portable electronic devices," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said at a news conference at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C."It's safe to read downloaded materials, like e-books, calendars and to play games."
These activities are expected to be permitted during all phases of flight, including takeoff and landing, on the vast majority of U.S. flights, he said.
Inflight cellphone talking is not approved, Huerta said, noting that this continues to be governed by the Federal Communications Commission.
However, passengers will be able to connect with an airline's WiFi network and can use Bluetooth accessories, such as wireless mice and headphones.
As a practical matter, cellphones should be kept in airline mode during flight, he said. Without this setting, cellphones would continue to search vainly for a signal while aloft, draining batteries.
Huerta said the guidance applies to U.S. airlines throughout their domestic and international routes. The next step is for airlines to submit plans for implementation after testing to make sure their aircraft can tolerate this kind of radio interference.
Huerta said he sought updated guidance on the matter, since the current policy was put in place about 50 years ago.
In some cases of extremely low visibility, for perhaps 1 percent of all U.S. flights, some landing systems may not be able to tolerate radio interference, and in those cases passengers should follow the advice of flight crews, he said.
Within an hour of Huerta's announcement, Delta Air Lines said its customers would be allowed to take advantage of the new policy as soon as Friday, pending FAA approval of its plan.
All Delta aircraft have been tested to make sure they can tolerate passenger operation of personal electronic devices, Delta said in a statement.
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which contributed to the FAA panel that made the recommendation, applauded the decision as it pushed for "uniform technical, operational and training standards that will allow for the safe, managed expansion of PED usage by passengers."
The U.S. Travel Association, an industry group, praised the move as a "common-sense, win-win" policy.


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Nissan Prices to Drop on 7 Popular Models
- Nissan prices falling on Altima, Sentra
- Armada SUV lowering its base price by $4,400
- Prices too high for Internet searches
Nissan recently announced it's cutting prices on seven of its most popular models. The price cut is aimed at improving Nissan's position in the U.S. market. It applies to seven vehicles that make up three-quarters of the brand's sales.
According to Nissan, the cuts were necessary because pricing placed many popular models just above the "maximum" price cutoff on popular Internet sites. For example, a Nissan model with a popular package may have ended up a few hundred dollars over a website's "under $25,000" search function.
The biggest price cut was to Nissan's Armada full-size SUV. The brand trimmed $4,400 off its base price. The Rogue SUV also will see an impressive $2,030 price cut. Pricing for top-end versions of the Maxima sedan dropped by $3,000, while the Murano crossover's upscale trims will see a $2,410 price cut.
Some of Nissan's more affordable models will see prices cut, as well. The Sentra's base price is dropping by $730, while Nissan is trimming the Altima's base price by $580. The popular Nissan Juke is getting a price cut, too, with top-end trim levels losing around $1,290 from their base prices.
Nissan says its lower base prices go into effect on Friday, May 3. That's good news for shoppers, because the new base prices will even apply to cars currently in dealer inventory. That means those who were considering a Nissan Armada may save a whopping $4,400 by waiting a few days to buy the full-size SUV.
While the price cuts may seem substantial, they may not save buyers much money. Although Nissan hasn't confirmed it, the cuts will likely replace many of the brand's incentives. Nissan has been among the top automakers in cash-back incentives, which offer money back to drivers who pay in cash for a Nissan. With the price cuts, the brand will likely be more cautious about those incentives going forward.
Nissan did not announce price cuts for any of its other cars, such as the subcompact Versa, the 370Z sports car, the Pathfinder SUV, the Quest minivan, the Leaf EV or the high-performance GT-R. Pricing was also unchanged for the Frontier and Titan pickups, and for the truck-based Xterra.
What it means to you: With Nissan prices falling, buyers who wrote off the brand may have a reason to take a second look.


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The ForeStClim project has been chosen as the one project from Rhineland-Palatinate to participate in the "Europa vor Ort" event series.
"Europa vor Ort" translates into "Europe on the Ground", and is an initiative by the German Federal Government, the European Commission and the European Parliament.
In 2010, "Europa vor Ort" organises more than 20 events all over Germany, introducing a variety of EU project to the general public. The aim is to bring interested citizens in contact with EU project in their surrounding, and make them aware of the multiple benefits which they provide for the region they are living in.
In case of ForeStClim, the "Europa vor Ort" delegation will be in Trippstadt on Thursday, 27 March from about 14:00 to 18:00 hours. Approximately 50 citizens from the surrounding area will be invited to join the event.
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Joint Procedure Committee
January 30, 1997
Rule 32, N.D.R.Crim.P. - Sentence and Judgment... 2
Rule 4, N.D.R.Civ.P. - Persons Subject to Jurisdictions-Process-Service... 6
Rule 43, N.D.R.Crim.P. - Presentence of the Defendant... 7
Rules 54 § 59, N.D.R.Civ.P. - Post Judgment Motions... 8
Rule 4, N.D.R.App.P. - Appeal--When Taken... 8
Appendix Form 7, N.D.R.Crim.P. - Criminal Judgment and Commitment... 8
Rule 6.7, NDROC - Juror Note Taking... 9
Rule 10, N.D.R.App.P. and Administrative Rule 39 - Transcript Specifications... 9
Rule 4, N.D.R.Civ.P. - Persons Subject to Jurisdiction- Process-Service... 10
Rule 5.1, N.D.R.Crim.P. - Preliminary Examination... 12
Rule 35.1, N.D.R.App.P. - Summary Disposition... 13
Rule 42, N.D.R.App.P. - Dismissal; Mootness... 13
Rule 6.8, NDROC - Juror Questions... 14
The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m., January 30, 1997, by Justice Dale V. Sandstrom, Chair.
Justice Dale V. Sandstrom
Honorable Donovan Foughty
Honorable Gail Hagerty
Honorable Ronald L. Hilden
Honorable Maurice R. Hunke
Honorable Lawrence A. Leclerc
Mr. Lynn Boughey
Mr. Robert Heinley
Mr. Michael Hoffman
Mr. John Kapsner
Professor Larry Kraft
Mr. Ronald H. McLean
Ms. Patricia Monson
Ms. Sherry Mills Moore
Mr. James T. Odegard
Ms. Cathy Howe Schmitz
Mr. Gerhard Raedeke
The Committee's newest member, Lynn Boughey was introduced and welcomed. Justice Sandstrom explained, Jim Lamb is no longer on the Committee due to his retirement and the expiration of his term. The Committee was also informed, Judge Simonson will be filling the remainder of Judge Bohlman's term.
Staff reviewed State v. Hanson, Crim. No. 960103 (12/20/96), with the Committee. In State v. Hanson, the court ruled the statute providing for reciprocal discovery in criminal cases, Section 29-01-32, N.D.C.C., is unconstitutional. The statute violates separation of powers under N.D. Const., Art. XI, 26 by conflicting with Rule 16, N.D.R.Crim.P. The Court reaffirmed its rulemaking authority under N.D. Const., Art. VI, 3.
Justice Sandstrom informed the Committee, Senate Concurrent Resolution 4018 provides for a constitutional amendment requiring reciprocal discovery. Also, the state's attorney's association is going to submit another proposal for the Committee's consideration which would allow reciprocal discovery in criminal cases.
Professor Kraft MOVED to approve the minutes from the September 26-27, 1996, meeting as submitted. Judge Foughty seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 32, N.D.R.Crim.P. - SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT (PAGES 21-45 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
Staff gave an overview of the proposed amendment to Rule 32. First, the proposal allows the defendant's counsel to be present at any presentence investigation interview of the defendant. Second, the proposal addresses whether presentence investigation reports are confidential.
Rule 32 used to provide for confidentiality of presentence investigation reports by requiring the reports to be returned by the parties and by prohibiting copies of the report from being made. That provision was eliminated in 1992 to follow the 1989 federal amendment.
The Committee reviewed Administrative Rule 41 which became effective October 1, 1996. Under Administrative Rule 41, the general policy is judicial system records are open to the public. The appendix to Administrative Rule 41 lists Rule 32 as making presentence investigation reports confidential in whole or part. The Committee noted, however, Rule 32 does not address the public's right of inspection.
On page 29, the Committee reviewed a bill the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation submitted to the 1997 Legislative Assembly. The bill addresses whether presentence investigation reports are confidential by deferring to Rule 32.
Staff explained the proposed amendment to Rule 32 seeks to balance the need for access to the presentence investigation report with the confidentiality interests involved. The proposal provides for confidential, sensitive, or potentially harmful information to be included in a confidential addendum. The presentence investigation report itself would be open to the public for inspection.
The Committee noted the proposal is different than the federal rule. The proposal expressly provides the judge is to receive confidential, sensitive, and potentially harmful information. The federal rule provides for exclusion of confidential, sensitive, or potentially harmful information from the presentence investigation report. The proposal also provides the public with a right of inspection. The federal rule does not address the public's right of access. Under the federal system, the public is entitled to a copy of the presentence investigation report under the Freedom of Information Act, which is why confidential, sensitive, or potentially harmful information is excluded from the presentence investigation report under the federal rule.
Committee members stated, the proposal is similar to current practice. Currently, sensitive material is included as an exhibit to the presentence investigation report. The judge makes the final decision whether to disclose confidential, sensitive, or other potentially harmful information.
Committee members stated, the judge should make the determination as to what is public and what is confidential. Under the proposal, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation makes the determination as to what is public and what is confidential.
Others stated, the court has final authority as to what is disclosed by having discretion as to what it discloses in the summary of information. Under the proposal, the court is required to summarize any factual information contained in the confidential addendum that will be relied upon in determining sentence. In addition, the probation officer will always have some discretion as to what he or she ultimately includes in the report.
Committee members argued, historically the presentence investigation report is the property of the judge and presentence investigation reports should be treated as confidential. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation would like presentence investigation reports to be confidential. The reports contain potentially harmful and scandalous material. This proposal will chill the use and depth of presentence investigation reports.
Others argued, the public should have a right to inspect the presentence investigation report. The parties should have access to the sensitive material to determine the accuracy of the information relied upon in determining sentence. The factors a judge uses to determine the sentence should be available to the public. The system loses credibility when things are done in secrecy.
Committee members argued, providing the public with access to the presentence investigation report would provide the public with inappropriate information. Family members and other people whose names are listed in the report should not receive public attention. Only the defendant should be subjected to public scrutiny. Furthermore, the public does not need the presentence investigation report. Judges have an obligation to set out the reasons for a sentence. The public can get sufficient information without disclosure of the presentence investigation report.
The Committee discussed the different levels of presentence investigation reports prepared by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. A level 1 report is very brief. A level 2 report is more detailed, and a level 3 report is very detailed. The levels refer more to the depth of investigation involved in preparing the report rather than the specific substance or content of the report. Confidentiality probably cannot be based upon which level of report is involved. Committee members suggested Warren Emmer of the Division of Parole and Probation should be invited to address the Committee.
It was suggested, the rule needs to define more specifically what information in the presentence investigation report should be confidential. Others stated, the proposal does define the types of material that should be confidential. They said, they are comfortable with the definition of material to be excluded from the report. The language is taken from Rule 32,
Fed.R.Crim.P. They questioned how the rule could define more specifically the type of information to be kept confidential. Coming up with specific definitions would be difficult. The definition in the proposal is inherently amorphous.
Committee members were critical about Rule 32's requirement for judges to summarize the information the parties are not allowed to access. The requirement is too subjective. There is too much leeway. The parties should have access to most of the information. Also, there should be a distinction between what the public is entitled to see and what the parties are entitled to see. The only information that should be available to the public in the presentence investigation report is the name, rank, and serial number information.
Committee members stated, the result of the proposal will be that most information will be put in the addendum by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Under lines 76-78, on page 36, most information of any substance is going to be included in the addendum as being potentially harmful. The presentence investigation report will only contain basic name, rank, and serial number information. The defendant and the prosecution will end up getting less information than under the current rule.
A member stated, he like the idea of the rule stating the presentencing investigation report is public, but really not giving the public a lot of information. However, the defendant and the prosecution should get more information than the public to avoid reliance upon the court's summary.
Committee members questioned whether the sentence on page 37, lines 85-87 should be removed. The sentence provides: "The presentence report is open to the public for examination, inspection, and copying." Mr. McLean MOVED to adopt the proposal with the deletion of lines 85-87. Ms. Monson seconded. Motion FAILED.
Committee members commented, if the sentence is removed, the rule makes it appear the presentence investigation report is open to the public, because the rule is defining the addendum as being confidential. Others argued, under the current rule, the presentence investigation report is already open to the public.
Judge Hunke MOVED to adopt Rule 32 as proposed on pages 34-40. Mr. Kapsner seconded. Motion FAILED by a vote of 6 to 8.
Mr. Odegard MOVED to reconsider the proposal with an additional amendment on page 37, lines 87-90, as follows: "Any addendum to the presentence report is confidential and may not be given to, copied, or read by the parties or the public, unless the
court orders otherwise." Ms. Schmitz seconded. The motion to reconsider CARRIED.
Committee members stated, the proposed amendment would mean the probation officer could not guarantee confidentiality. If a probation officer promises someone confidentiality, a judge should not be allowed to destroy the probation officer's promise of confidentiality. The Committee noted, Section 12.1-13-01, N.D.C.C., provides it is a crime to disclose information that is confidential by law. Committee members also stated, in high publicity cases, judges will disclose everything to the public if the judge has discretion to order otherwise.
Others argued, judges can be trusted. The court should make the final decision regarding confidentiality rather than the probation officer. Under the amendment, the court could select who would see what portions of the report. The amendment is not an all or nothing proposition.
Judge Hunke MOVED to adopt proposed Rule 32 with the additional amendment on lines 87-90. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion FAILED.
Justice Sandstrom invited Committee members to submit proposals to staff for the next meeting.
RULE 4, N.D.R.Civ.P. - PERSONS SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION-PROCESS-SERVICE (PAGES 46-51 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee continued its discussion of the proposed amendment to Rule 4 from the last meeting. The proposal addresses the problem of plaintiff's commencing actions, but not filing the complaint. Cases then sit, unless the defendant pays the filing fee to get the complaint filed.
The proposal on page 48 allows the defendant to serve a demand upon the plaintiff to file the complaint. Under the proposal, if the plaintiff does not file the complaint within 20 days after the service of demand, service of the summons is void, and the plaintiff will have to reserve the summons to commence the action.
Staff explained, the proposal contains an additional sentence suggested by the Committee at the last meeting. The additional sentence provides: "The demand must contain notice that if the complaint is not filed within 20 days, service of the summons is void under this rule." Mr. Kapsner MOVED to adopt the additional sentence on lines 25-27. Judge Foughty seconded. The motion to amend CARRIED.
Committee members argued the proposal is draconian. The plaintiff could lose its case if the statute of limitations runs. The sanction is not commencerate with the harm. As an alternative, it was suggested paragraph 4 should provide for additional taxation or attorney's fees to provide a sanction more equivalent to the harm.
Others argued, requiring the plaintiff to timely file is not harsh. The plaintiff is not being required to do anything more burdensome than if actions were commenced by filing. In addition, the proposal preserves commencement by service to allow a period of negotiation without court involvement. If nothing can be accomplished by not having the action filed, the defendant should be able to require the plaintiff to file the action.
Mr. Boughey MOVED to delete paragraph 3, and to adopt paragraph 4 to allow a defendant to recover the filing fee if the defendant has to file the action. Ms. Moore seconded. Committee members stated, if the complaint really is outrageous and the action commenced for harassment purposes, the defendant can get Rule 11 sanctions. Motion FAILED.
The Committee questioned whether the proposed amendment should be in Rule 4 or Rule 5. Rule 5 governs filing. The Committee decided the provision should be in Rule 4, because the procedure for demanding filing of the complaint is analogous to the procedure for demanding service of the complaint in subdivision (c)(2).
Mr. Kapsner MOVED to adopt the proposal as set forth on pages 48-51. Mr. Odegard seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 43, N.D.R.Crim.P. - PRESENCE OF THE DEFENDANT (PAGES 52-58 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL
At the last meeting, the Committee amended Rule 43 to follow the federal rule more closely. However, the explanatory note was not approved. The Committee wanted to first add a provision clarifying subdivision (b) and (c) do not give a defendant the right to be absent. The Committee was concerned subdivision (b) and (c) might be misinterpreted as giving a defendant the right not to be present.
Staff explained, most of the explanatory note is overstruck because the explanatory note is comparing North Dakota's rule to the 1971 preliminary draft of the federal rule. The explanatory note is outdated and inaccurate.
Professor Kraft MOVED to delete lines 132-137. Those lines create confusion rather than provide clarification. Judge Hunke seconded. Motion CARRIED. Judge Leclerc MOVED to adopt
the explanatory note to Rule 43 as amended. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULES 54 AND 59, N.D.R.Civ.P. - POST JUDGMENT MOTIONS (PAGES 59-63 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee considered amendments to Rules 54 and 59. The amendments achieve consistency with amendments made by the Committee at the last meeting to other post-judgment motion rules. The proposals extend the time for moving for attorney's fees, or to alter or amend the judgment, from 10 to 15 days. The operative date for determining when the motion must be made is changed to "served and filed" rather than just "served."
It was suggested, justice is not served by lengthening the process. Others stated, the extensions are for post-judgment motions, and that the delay is not as significant as compared to pretrial matters.
Mr. Kapsner MOVED to adopt the proposed amendments to Rules 54 and 59. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 4, N.D.R.App.P. - APPEAL--WHEN TAKEN (PAGES 64-68 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
Staff explained, the proposed amendment relates to the amendments to the rules of civil procedure governing post-judgment motions which were previously approved by the Committee. To obtain consistency, Rule 4 is changed to require "service and filing" rather than just "service." Also, the time when a motion for relief under Rule 60 must be made in order to suspend the time for appeal is extended from 10 to 15 days. The amendment avoids confusion as to whether the motion is really a Rule 60 motion for relief or a Rule 59 motion to alter or amend the judgment by making the time the same as to when the motion must be made to suspend the time for appeal.
Professor Kraft MOVED to adopt Rule 4 as proposed. Judge Leclerc seconded. Motion CARRIED.
APPENDIX FORM 7, N.D.R.Crim.P. - CRIMINAL JUDGMENT AND COMMITMENT (PAGES 69-84 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee reviewed Form 7 and decided the form is confusing, because the form does too many things by providing sentencing options. Rather than having an omnibus form, the Committee decided it would be clearer and simpler to have separate forms addressing the various sentencing options.
The Committee considered the proposals in the material which provide a separate form for criminal judgment and commitment, partial suspension of sentence, suspended execution of sentence, and for an order deferring imposition of sentence. The forms are from the North Dakota Prosecutors' Form Book, but contain additional changes.
Judge Leclerc MOVED to delete the phrase "at hard labor" throughout the forms. Ms. Schmitz seconded. The Committee did not think the phrase was necessary or added anything. Motion CARRIED.
Judge Leclerc MOVED to approve the four separate forms and to eliminate current Form 7. The form is not used. Mr. Odegard seconded. Motion CARRIED.
At the last meeting, the Committee approved the substance of proposed Rule 6.7, which allows juror note taking. On page 87, the Committee considered an alternative draft of the proposal.
Committee members stated the style changes are an improvement. Judge Hagerty MOVED to make an additional change, as follows: "The court may allow jurors to take notes during trial with
notepads and pencils supplied supplies provided by the court." Judge Leclerc seconded. Motion CARRIED.
Committee members expressed concern about juror notes being used for improper purposes after trial. Jurors should be able to take notes without having to worrying about others reading their notes at a later time. Committee members thought juror notes should be destroyed to prevent the losing attorney from seeking access to the notes. At the end of line 13, Mr. Kapsner MOVED to add the following sentence: "All notes taken must be returned after deliberation and destroyed at the direction of the court." Mr. McLean seconded. Motion CARRIED.
Judge Hunke MOVED to adopt the alternative draft on page 87 with the changes made by the Committee. Mr. McLean seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 10, N.D.R.App.P. AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULE 39 - TRANSCRIPT SPECIFICATIONS (PAGES 88-103 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
Staff explained, Rule 10 and Administrative Rule 39 each contain specifications for transcripts. The proposal consolidates the specifications into Rule 10. The amendment to Administrative Rule 39, Section 7, incorporates Rule 10 by cross-reference.
Judge Hagerty MOVED to adopt Rule 10 as proposed, including the explanatory note. Judge Leclerc seconded. The explanatory note is outdated and explains how adoption of Rule 10 in 1973 changed former practice. Motion CARRIED.
Judge Leclerc MOVED to refer Administrative Rule 39 to the Council of Presiding Judges for additional consideration. Mr. Odegard seconded. Motion FAILED. The Committee thought it would be more appropriate for the Supreme Court to refer the proposed amendment to the Council of Presiding Judges if additional study is needed.
Judge Hunke MOVED to adopt Administrative Rule 39 as proposed on pages 98-103. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 4, N.D.R.Civ.P. - PERSONS SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION-PROCESS-SERVICE (PAGES 104-110 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
Representatives from the North Dakota Sheriff's Association addressed the Committee. The representatives present were Dick Garvey, Deputy Sheriff, Cass County Sheriff's Department; Sharlene Schuh, Deputy, Burleigh County Sheriff's Department; Art Olson, Deputy, Burleigh County Sheriff's Department; and Pat Heinert, President North Dakota Sheriff's and Deputies Association.
The North Dakota Sheriff's Association requested Rule 4 be amended to allow personal service by "delivering a copy of the summons to the individual's spouse residing with him (or her) at any place the spouse may be found." The rationale for the proposal is that residence service has become extremely difficult with both spouses working. When the rules were adopted, one spouse usually remained at home. Also, the amendment is needed because the number of papers being served is increasing significantly. For example, in one office between 1995 and 1996, there was a 4.7% increase in the number of papers served.
Typically, when service is going to be made, the process server will call the person and leave a message. The process server generally does not go to the person's residence. The problem is a spouse cannot go to the sheriff's office to accept service for the other spouse. The sheriffs have to make arrangements to go to the person's house to make residence service if the person to be served cannot come to the sheriff's office. The public wants to be able to get the papers without having to make special arrangements for the process server to come to their home. The public does not understand why a spouse can be given the papers at their home, but not at the office of the process server.
Representatives from the Sheriff's Association indicated, the language "residing with him or (her)" is in the proposal to prevent spousal service from being broader than dwelling house
service. Also, service is more likely to be achieved by leaving the papers with a spouse away from the residence than with someone else residing in the home. Currently, under dwelling house service, the papers can be left with anyone residing in the home of suitable age and discretion.
The Committee thought, any risk of ineffective service under the proposal already exists under the current rule. For instance, currently with dwelling house service, service can be accomplished by leaving a copy of the summons with the spouse who is divorcing the other spouse if both reside therein.
The Committee questioned whether there is an element of protection by having the process server go to the residence. Others stated, going to the residence does not establish the person being served actually lives at the residence. The process server has to take the word of the person accepting service that the person to be served really resides with them just as under the proposal.
Committee members questioned whether one spouse will always give the papers to the other spouse. For instance, in a collection case caused by a gambling addiction, a spouse may not give the other spouse the papers. The spouse may want to hide the debts he or she has accrued through their gambling addiction. Committee members concluded, going to the residence does not create a greater likelihood that the other spouse will get the papers. A spouse can still hide the papers from the other spouse even if service is made at the dwelling house.
Committee members stated, Rule 4 is designed to allow the means of service most likely to result in service. If a plaintiff questions whether service is actually going to be achieved by leaving the papers with a spouse, the plaintiff could request the papers not be left with the spouse. In addition, service of process can be challenged as being insufficient if the person does not actually receive the papers. The Committee concluded, every problem with the proposal already exists under the current state of law. The proposal should be tried to see if it works.
Committee members expressed concern about service taking place at a spouse's place of employment. Professor Kraft MOVED to amend the proposal, on page 107, as follows: "delivering a copy of the summons to the individual's spouse residing with him (or her)
at any place the spouse may be found at the office of the process server;". Mr. Odegard seconded. Motion CARRIED. If the process server does not have an office, the process server can meet the person to be served at another office such as the sheriff's office. The intent of the amendment is to prevent a spouse from being embarrassed at their place of employment.
Professor Kraft MOVED to adopt Rule 4 as amended. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 5.1, N.D.R.Crim.P. - PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (PAGES 111-117 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee considered a request from Judge Wright to amend Rule 5.1. Judge Wright asked for an amendment specifying whether a judge who presides over the preliminary hearing can also preside over the subsequent trial.
Committee members commented, judges should disqualify themselves even if they are not prohibited by rule from presiding over the trial if there is an appearance of impropriety. If the judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned, the judge should honor the party's request for disqualification. There should not be a blanket prohibition, otherwise judges in rural areas will not preside over felony trials. There are not enough available judges.
Committee members stated, presiding over a preliminary hearing does not make a judge inherently prejudiced. The determination of probable cause is a limited function which does not mean the judge is convinced of the defendant's guilt. Judges commonly learn information about a case before trial through participation in pretrial proceedings.
Committee members noted other pretrial events raise the same issue. Committee members expressed concern about the same judge presiding over a suppression hearing involving a warrant issued by the judge. Judges commented they are exposed to much more provocative material in applications for arrest warrants than at preliminary hearings.
A Committee member suggested adding to Rule 23, N.D.R.Crim.P., the provision following: "A judge who has acted in any preliminary matter is not disqualified from presiding over the trial." Committee members disagreed. In some instances, a judge should disqualify him or herself.
Committee members stated the issue whether a judge is disqualified is a substantive issue. The issue should be left for litigation and the individual conscience of the court. A blanket rule should not be adopted. Mr. Kapsner MOVED to adopt the style changes on pages 115-117, and to delete the sentence on lines 11-13 which provides as follows: "A judge who finds probable cause is [not] disqualified from presiding over any subsequent proceeding in the pending prosecution." Mr. Heinley seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 35.1, N.D.R.App.P. - SUMMARY DISPOSITION (PAGES 118-126 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee considered a proposal allowing the Supreme Court to reverse by summary opinion. Currently, Rule 35.1 only allows the Supreme Court to affirm by summary opinion. The Committee examined rules from other jurisdictions. Kansas allows the Supreme Court to reverse by summary disposition when there is a prior controlling appellate decision dispositive of the appeal. The proposal is similar to the Kansas rule.
Mr. Kapsner MOVED to adopt the proposed amendment on pages 125-126. Mr. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
RULE 42, N.D.R.App.P. - DISMISSAL; MOOTNESS (PAGES 127-129 OF THE AGENDA MATERIAL)
The Committee reviewed a proposal requiring the parties to file a notice with the clerk of the Supreme Court when an issue appealed becomes moot. The Supreme Court wants to be notified before oral argument.
Committee members stated the proposal begs the question as to what is moot. Attorneys will say they did not advise the court because they did think the issue was moot. The parties will argue the appeal is not moot because they want the question answered. It was suggested the first sentence of the proposal should provide: "When an issue appealed
becomes moot might be considered moot."
Committee members stated an amendment is not needed. Attorneys already have a duty of candor towards the tribunal under NDRPC 3.3. Committee members stated Ashley Education Association v. Ashley Public School District, 556 N.W.2d 666 (N.D. 1996), already gives attorneys an obligation to notify the court.
Others stated attorneys would be more aware of the obligation to notify the court if the requirement is directly stated in a rule. Another reason for adopting a rule is to allow matters not in the record to be submitted. Otherwise, the court is constrained to matters in the record on appeal.
Committee members argued, the issue of mootness can be handled by appropriate motion. If either party concludes the motion appealed has become moot, a motion to dismiss can be filed. If the parties agree the appeal is moot, they can file a stipulated motion for dismissal. An additional rule is not needed.
Others said, if neither party wants the appeal dismissed, neither party will make a motion. Yet, the court needs to be advised of the change in circumstances. It was suggested the
parties should advise the court when there is a change of circumstances. The question of mootness is a conclusion.
On page 128, line 2, Mr. Heinley MOVED to added the phrase: ",or any of the parties," after the word "parties." Currently, the proposal creates an impression that the notification is a joint effort. Judge Leclerc seconded. Motion CARRIED.
It was suggested lines 2 and 3 should be amended as follows: "
file a notice with the clerk of the supreme court advising advise the court in writing."
Other Committee members argued a notice should be required rather than simply advising the court in writing. A notice is a legal document with a caption. Otherwise the court will just get an informal letter.
Ms. Moore MOVED to postpone discussion of proposed Rule 42 until the next meeting. In the meantime, staff is to prepare additional drafts and alternatives for the Committee's consideration. Judge Leclerc seconded. Motion CARRIED.
The Committee noted, a party may want to notify the court an appeal has become moot, but also argue the appeal should still be heard because the controversy is one of great public interest, involves the authority and power of public officials, or is a matter capable of repetition.
The Committee considered whether North Dakota should adopt a rule allowing a juror to submit a written question to the court which the juror would like asked to a witness. The Minnesota Supreme Court is currently considering adoption of Section 10(j), Minn.Civ. Trial Book, which would allow juror questions. Section 10(j) was distributed to the Committee by Mr. McLean.
Mr. McLean requested the Committee to consider adopting Section 10(j) with the following change to the first sentence: "
A juror may In a civil case, a trial court may allow a juror tosubmit a question for a witness through the judge." The change clarifies, the judge has discretion whether to allow juror questions.
The Committee noted Rule 614, N.D.R.Ev., allows the court to question a witness. Committee members stated, federal judges are allowing jurors to ask questions through the judge under the apparent authority of Rule 613, Fed.R.Ev.
Committee members stated, experience with juror questions has revealed few questions are asked per trial and only about one-half of the questions end up being asked by the court.
Committee members stated, jurors need to be allowed to ask questions. They may have something wrong, or something may be capable of being clarified. Not only do jurors get answers by being able to ask questions, but the lawyers are provided with ongoing guidance as to what testimony needs to be developed. Allowing jurors to ask questions provides a reality check and empowers the jury.
The Committee noted, in Tucson, Arizona, every juror is given a blank sheet of paper and all jurors are required to return the paper so questions can be presented unanimously.
Mr. McLean reviewed a study in Wisconsin which examined 81 trials where jurors were allowed to ask questions. The study concluded: 1) Jurors generally do not ask inappropriate questions; 2) juror questions help arrive at the truth; 3) jurors are generally not embarrassed or angry if their question is not asked; 4) jurors do not become advocates by asking questions; and 5) jurors do not over emphasize the importance of their own questions at the expense of other evidence.
The Committee questioned the language of the rule requiring the court to review the propriety of the question with counsel on the record outside "the presence of the jury." The Committee questioned whether the word "presence" precluded sidebar discussions. Committee members suggested the word "presence" should be substituted with the word "hearing." The word "presence" suggests the jury must be out of the room. Substituting the word "hearing" would allow the court to confer with counsel at a sidebar without having to remove the jury from the room.
Mr. Boughey MOVED to change the word "presence" to the word "hearing" and to adopt the changes proposed by Mr. McLean. Ms. Schmitz seconded. Motion CARRIED.
Mr. McLean MOVED to adopt Section 10, with the suggested changes. Ms. Monson seconded. Committee members stated, often after trial, someone will say they wanted a certain question answered. The Motion CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:00 p.m.
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I'm sure that, like snowflakes or explanations for the finale of Lost, no two DOTA games are alike. But when a non-DOTA player like me sees a pair of group shots of DOTA games, I can't help but wonder about the range of visual variation in one of gaming's hottest genres.
These shots show, clockwise, Warcraft III DOTA, Heroes of Newerth, alleged DOTA 2 screenshots, and League of Legends. They were cobbled together by a DOTA fan named Illien on a DOTA message board.
Illien obviously knows his or her stuff. Me? I'm just now learning that every DOTA game has got to have that map where the river runs diagonal near the grass. If you do enlarge the images, though, you begin to see some differences. If the bottom-right game really is Valve's DOTA 2, for example, then their game has a softer look than the competition.
Fans of the genre, do you actually see the variety in these games that you want? Do I just sound like one of those cranky know-nothings who belches that every first-person shooter is the same because they all have iron sights and the color gray?
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AWESOME I want the all access membership this is awesome!
Nor all the stars in the skies nor the rocks on the earth.....
($59.95 + $10) / 12 = $5.83
So if an existing yearly Anime Membership utilizes this special upgrade to have a yearly All-Access Membership, these special members will be theoretically paying about $5.83 a month. Wow, that is quite a savings, still being below the original monthly Anime Membership pricing (which is $6.95, you'll be saving about $1.12 a month even if you do this upgrade).
I must say, that deal is extremely tempting. I'd like to show CR more monetary support, and this looks like a fair way to do so. However I am fairly doubtful there will be any of these K-Dramas I will like. First of all, will there ever be "action"? That alone I think eliminates the entire library of current dramas here. Of the ones I did try to watch, maybe it didn't entertain me because I didn't "get it", as I understand the Japanese culture, not Korea's. Will there be J-Drama?
I'd still like to do it, but regardless of the great savings, paying more money is still paying more money. I'll have to see that it will be worth it. I'll give it a good chance though, as paying CR more should theoretically mean me getting more (further down the road).
If this is a success, drama simulcasts will surely follow. That will be interesting.
I will not be purchasing a drama membership unless crunchyroll starts getting some simulcasts, and some family and daily dramas. What is here so far can be seen in a lot of places I want to see some rare finds.
Warrior Baek Dong Soo (YSH), King Gwanggaeto (Hyungnim!), OHSHC (Haruhi!!!)
log10 wrote:
Will Anime Members start seeing ads when watching dramas? Shinji didn't answer this question on the other Drama Membership thread.
well with the announcement of 3 plans.. anime, drama or combo anime&drama.. I'd assume if you only have the anime membership yes you will see adds and the standard definition for the drama's.. but if you would upgrade to the combo membership then you would have the benefit of both memberships with no adds and best quality.
Hmmm I wonder if drama membership will have a different symbol than the star.. and the combo membership have even something different or the star + drama symbol .. (yes i'm bored to be thinking of that right now hehe)
i have a feeling the drama membership won't be very successful.
not alot of dramas are being aired and its mainly korean
i personally prefer japanese, taiwanese and HK dramas over korean.im pretty sure that there's a few other people that agress with me.
along with the cost,i dont think people are getting the drama membership this sudden
smiling hurts so dont smile too much D;
nooooooooo I soooooo would love this!!! And again...damn why do I live in europe! XD
Anyways am gonna get it if you guys can manage it to expand it! >-<
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shinji wrote:
Special Upgrade Offer for current Anime Members (it's pretty good!)
From now until the end of the year, existing Anime Members can upgrade to the All-Access Membership for an extra $2/month, $5/3months, or $10/12months. You'll get to keep this discounted price for life (or until you cancel)! That means instead of paying $11.95/month for All-Access, you'll only pay $8.95/month for life. Don't miss out on this since we probably won't be offering anything like it again :)
Links to these promos as well as the membership sign up pages will be available when we launch.
I like it!
mad at the world that chooses morality over reason and logic
I've heard that people outside of North/South America will be blocked from this membership, due to the extremely low amount of Asian drama available outside of America. Does that also mean that people outside of America will be barred from the special price cut even if there are going to be a substantial amount of Asian drama available outside America in the future?
Am wondering if I may transfer my anime membership to drama instead? I know I've already asked this in a PM to shinji but am asking this again. I would prefer drama membership. Mahalo.
The links to the minigames has been corrected...mahalo to whoever did the work!
Am wondering if I may transfer my anime membership to drama instead? I know I've already asked this in a PM to shinji but am asking this again. I would prefer drama membership. Mahalo.
The links to the minigames has been corrected...mahalo to whoever did the work!
mad at the world that chooses morality over reason and logic
nice..definitely looking forward to it..
Family Guy=epic
Sadly I've watch all those drama's before. My lovely sam soon is amazing. One of the best dramas i ever watched
Add Me :)
OH MAAY GAWDD! i cant wait no more D=


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For an old-time comfort food, there's no beating an egg and bread fried together in one delicious, picture-perfect package. The names are many but in my family, they're called 'Gashouse Eggs' – well, except when they're called Kellogg Eggs.
When my sister started kindergarten, our mother went back to work and our dad went back to the kitchen. Dad cooked breakfast every single day – without resorting to pop-tarts, cornflakes or even peanut butter toast.
Instead he followed his dad-designed Breakfast Plan, a two-week rotation listed on yellow-lined paper Scotch-taped inside the cupboard beside the stove. Oatmeal. Fried eggs and scrambled too. Every other Friday, hamburger patties with tomato soup -- yes, this pair for breakfast!
My favorite was Gashouse Eggs Day, when Dad dropped an egg into a slice of bread with a hole in the center and fried em up til crisp. Fried eggs 'n' toast – now that's breakfast!
Others call an egg fried inside a slice of bread an 'egg in a hole' or a 'toad in a hole' or 'hobo eggs'. (See all the funny names for Gashouse Eggs!) But in my family, eggs fried with bread are ever and always called Gashouse Eggs – well, except when they're called Kellogg Eggs, the name assigned by my dad's friend of 70-some years.
When I was down with a cold after Christmas, Dad cooked gashouse eggs for breakfast one morning. He waved away the bacon grease, explaining, "I use butter for gashouse eggs because that's what Mom did," – meaning not 'my mother', mind you, but his, my grandmother. Talk about generations of comfort: I felt immediately on the mend.
Time to table: 15 minutes
Serves 1
- Soft butter
- 1 slice bread
- 1 egg
- Salt & pepper to taste
Heat a skillet on medium. Lightly butter both sides of the bread. With a small knife, cut a circle about two inches wide from the center of the slice. Drop the bread slice into the skillet. (Do fry the cutout too, some people like it best!) Put a little butter in the center, then crack an egg into the hole. Season with salt and pepper, then fry until the bottom side is golden and crispy. With a spatula, flip over and cook until done. Transfer to a serving plate with the cutout served alongside for dipping into the yolk.
Mexican Gashouse Eggs: Substitute a tortilla for the bread, add salsa and cheese.
Gashouse Eggs for Lovers: Cut a heart-shaped piece of bread from the center.
Piggly Wiggly Gashouse Eggs: Substitute bacon grease for butter.
Grilled Cheese Gashouse Eggs: Use two slices of bread, slipping thin slices of cheese between the slices before cutting out the center.
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I liked reading the other names people use - eggs in a basket, one eyed sandwiches...fun stuff!
My parents also insisted on butter, as my dad did for making grilled cheese sandwiches. It just isn't the same otherwise...
My wife and I had a breakfast this morning of a plain old fried egg and toast sandwich. If we had read your article before eating, it would surely have been a Kellogg Egg!!!!
I made them, but went 'ewwww' as I served them.
Until I made one for myself. Instant LOVE!. Instant gratification. Better than the 'eggs in a frame' my Dad used to make for us. (It's gotta be a 'guy thing', making fried eggs that way. Yes? He was a cook in the army, by the way.)
We have since evolved into using salsa instead of catsup, and/or adding a splash of Tabasco if we use just plain catsup, mmmm.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane. Think I am going to head for the kitchen and making myself one, maybe even one for hubby......he's been a good boy. Got me a new fridge two days ago to replace the non-cooling 22-year old fridge that the freezer died a week earlier. Lost over a thousand in meat. Ya, I know, ouch. But the new fridge is smaller, and that is just fine with me.
The door 'beeps' when you have had it open too long. Love it, love it, love it.
BTW, I laughed out loud when I read Russ' memory of your dad folding the bread in half and taking a bite out of it to make the hole. So funny!!
Oh, and I use different shaped cookie cutters to make the hole. Keeps it interesting. LOL
Way better than the oatmeal you convinced me to start eating every morning for the last month! (Mock sulk)
My mom called them "Danish Eggs" (no idea why) and my sister's kids call them "One-Eyed Monsters"…
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WESTFIELD, Mass. – Junior quarterback Tim Rich (242 total offensive yards, 3 touchdown passes) and Kevin Parnell (6 receptions, 137 yards), along with an opportunistic defense, lifted Westfield State University to a 41-18 victory over Nichols College in the 2012 football season opener.
Rich, in his collegiate debut as quarterback, completed 11 of 22 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for 37 yards. The shifty 5-10, 185-pounder from Chelmsford, Mass., threw scoring strikes to Parnell (50 yards) and junior receiver Kane Terilli (10, 24 yards) as the Owls bolted to a commanding 34-3 lead midway through the third period after a scoreless first quarter.
Westfield's first score was initially set up by stellar special teams play. Dan Dowling perfectly placed a 32-yard punt that was downed by Terilli inside the 1-yard line. Two plays later, defensive back Gregg Jackson intercepted a pass at the 10 yard line. Sophomore running back Michael Mercadante (17 carries, 57 yards) scored his first of two touchdowns on a third-and-goal from the Bison 2.
Nichols scored its first points on the next possession on a 26-yard field goal by Casey Lombardi. The field goal was set up by a 60-yard pass completion from quarterback Jacob Shoup to receiver Mark Parker.
The Owls struck for three touchdowns in the final 5:40 of the first half to take a 27-3 lead. Westfield put together its longest scoring drive in the second stanza, marching 70 yards in 14 plays, capped by a Rich-to-Terilli 10-yard TD connection at the 5:40 mark.
Less than a minute later, the Owls scored on a 23-yard interception return by Anthony Raneri. Westfield got possession of the ball a final time with 2:12 left in the half and drove 53 yards in four plays, with Rich rifling a 24-yard scoring strike to Terilli.
The Owls scored their fourth consecutive touchdown midway through the third period on a nice pass-run TD jaunt by Parnell, who snagged a well-placed throw from Rich at the 15-yard line and cut across the field for the score.
With both teams substituting freely in the fourth quarter, Nichols backup quarterback Pat Viencek threw touchdown passes of 37 and 19 yards to Joe Lambert and Dylan Rimsky. Mercadante completed Westfield's scoring with 9:36 remaining in the game on a two-yard run that capped a 7-play, 49-yard drive.
Westfield had a balanced attack, racking up 22 first downs on 209 passing and 182 rushing yards. The Bison also passed for 209 yards but they were held to 68 net yards rushing. Nichols' Jonathan Winbush led all runners with 64 yards on 15 carries.
The Owl defense forced five turnovers, including four interceptions, and recorded three sacks. Standout senior defensive end Chris "C-Walk" Walker had a team-high nine tackles and two quarterback sacks. Raneri recovered a fumble deep in Owl territory in addition to his TD interception return and senior cornerback Mike Szydlowski picked off two passes.


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Hamas Fighters Infiltrate Israel Through Tunnel and Kill Two Soldiers
Raid Is Worst Blow to Israeli Military on Its Side of Border in Years; Gazan Death Toll Mounts
As Israel continued its deadly assault on the Gaza Strip, Hamas militants sneaked into the country on Saturday and killed two soldiers, delivering the worst blow to the Israeli military on its side of the Gaza border in years.
After sunset, loud Israeli artillery barrages were beginning in the north.
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Space Saving Appliances in Paris
In our search for a furnished apartment in Paris (where I just moved this week!) there were two things that I absolutely insisted on: a queen sized bed and an oven. I felt like this was not a lot to ask for, but, oh how wrong I was! It turns out that both are extremely rare in Paris.
When we finally found an apartment that met these two requirements, we pounced on it so quickly we didn't bother with a lot of other questions.
Consequently, I was surprised — and a little confused — when our landlady pointed out that the already tiny range actually housed a dishwasher, too! I have never seen an appliance like this, and — I must say — it's brilliant. I cannot wait to find out what other space-savers exist in Parisian kitchens!
Since Paris does not have a monopoly on tiny apartments (hello, New Yorkers!), I think they should start exporting this fabulous appliance to the States. Until they do, check out these other cool space-savers:
1.This combination griddle / toaster oven / coffee maker from Kalorik would certainly make breakfast a breeze!
2. If you've ever wondered "why must my fridge and my microwave be so far apart?" then this all-in-one by Summit is for you.
3. It was living in Tokyo that first brought combo appliances to my attention. Leave it to Sanyo to have created this multi-function rice cooker — it's also a steamer and slow-cooker!
4. Combination washer / dryers like this one from Haier are not only space-saving, they are also energy saving.
Would you be tempted into a multiple-purpose appliance or have you come across any great or unusual kitchen appliances in your travels?
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Western Mail journalist stands by translation article
The Western Mail caused much debate yesterday after publishing a front page editorial responding to a report claiming that proposals had been made for records of meetings at the Welsh National Assembly to be translated into Welsh at an estimated cost of up to £400,000.
In the editorial the Western Mail said this sort of service may therefore be "a luxury we cannot afford".
The report prompted a Twitter hashtag debating the decision to run the editorial called #westernfail and much press commentary, from the Independent's Rob Williams here, to the BBC's political editor for Wales, Betsan Powys, who said the article worked to "raise some questions about the value for money of a set of recommendations from politicians – albeit in pretty uncompromising terms".
Here's the response issued by the Western Mail:
We fully support the right of AMs and others to address meetings in Welsh or English, according to their choice, and the publication in both languages of the official Record of Proceedings of plenary meetings.
But we believe the recommendation to translate all Assembly proceedings into Welsh, at such enormous cost, is a step too far in this period of austerity.
At a time when front-line public service and benefits to poorer people are being cut, we cannot in all conscience support a huge increase in the National Assembly's translation budget. That is why we back the Assembly Commission's draft Bill and oppose the amendment proposed by the communities, equality and local government committee.
At the time of writing the online version of the article had received 448 comments. BBC Radio Wales yesterday asked if the editorial is "an attack on the Welsh language?".
Chief reporter Martin Shipman, who secured the original story, said "this is not about the Welsh language" and that the newspaper will not be apologising and stands by the piece.
In all conscience when priorities are being looked at we could not support the spending of a considerable amount of extra money on Welsh language translation services at a time when the poorest people in Wales are being hit by benefit cuts and public service cuts.
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A 47-year-old man is facing a felony assault charge after an investigation by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
A 47-year-old man is facing a felony assault charge after an investigation by the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.
Harold Lee Presnell of 3 Evans St. was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $75,000 secured bond Friday. He has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury.
DCSO Det. Sgt. W.R. Stone Jr. alleges Presnell stabbed a 38-year-old man Jan. 17 inside of an apartment on Hinkle Lane in Welcome. Court documents identified the victim as Brian Keith Shore.
Stone said Monday that deputies received a call concerning the man's injuries about an hour after the stabbing occurred. They initially responded to Wake Forest Baptist Health — Lexington Medical Center and later learned the stabbing occurred in Welcome, the detective sergeant said.
"I went to the hospital that same night, but I couldn't really talk to him because he was sedated at the time," Stone said. "He was getting ready to go into surgery. The doctors couldn't tell me much, but he had sustained several wounds to his back and one across his neck, actually stabbed in the neck."
Stone said he did not know the type of knife that was used in the incident. The detective sergeant said the charge rose to the level of that specific felony because of the severity of the wounds. Stone said the man has been treated and released from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, where he underwent surgery.
Stone said the stabbing happened at the residence of the alleged victim's nephew. He described Presnell as an acquaintance of the nephew.
Stone said he couldn't discuss motive as he had yet to interview Presnell. That interview was anticipated to occur Monday.
Further investigation led to Presnell's arrest, Stone said.
Among the charges Presnell has previously been convicted of include multiple counts of assault on a female, misdemeanor larceny and misdemeanor obtaining property by false pretense.
Presnell has a court date of March 23.
Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Environmental Education in Tough Budget Times: White House Summit
Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the first ever White House Summit on Environmental Education. It was inspiring to listen to stories and suggestions from the government, business and non-profit communities about growing our commitments to deliver lifelong (K through Gray) environmental education for all.
EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson kicked off the summit with the recognition that "environmental education is vital to expanding the conversation on environmentalism and pursuing environmental justice." Jackson announced the reconvening of a Federal Interagency Task Force on environmental education which would include a dozen or so federal agencies, including the Department of Education – a key player if we are going to make environmental education systemic.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan joined the summit and announced that the Department of Education was "in it for the long haul." He discussed the role environmental education could play in closing the achievement gap and reducing our high school dropout rates. Did you know that only 8% of low-income kids will get a bachelor's degree by age twenty-four? Compare that with 80% of wealthy kids. Environmental education has been shown to inspire kids to learn and do better in school.
Richard Louv, one of my personal heroes, and best-selling author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder, gave the keynote speech at the end of the day. Louv called on us to imagine a world where children experience the joy of nature BEFORE they learn of its destruction.
I am pleased to see this Administration recognize the value that environmental education has in our society, across sectors. Environmental education is critical to preparing future generations with the foundation they need to be competitive in a green economy. It's important for giving our kids a context for learning and the basic understanding they will need to tackle tomorrow's environmental challenges.
Unfortunately, environmental education has seen better days – at least financially speaking. Approximately $35 million in funding for three environmental education programs was cut out of the White House's budget recommendations to Congress just a few weeks ago. A good chunk of the funds would have been granted through programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Science Foundation to fund schools, nature centers, zoos, aquariums and other community-serving organizations that are getting kids outdoors and educating them about the environment and climate science, at the local level. The funding for EPA also supports the National Environmental Education Foundation which runs National Public Lands Day, the largest volunteer-led day of service on our public lands.
During the summit, Administrator Jackson assured participants that EPA was still committed to environmental education and will integrate $5 million in funding for FY2013 (half of last year's EPA environmental education budget) across programs to support environmental education. Sierra Club recognizes that the federal government is facing very tough budget times and that difficult decisions are being made across the board, but environmental education is too important to let slip through the cracks. We need to make a stronger commitment to funding these critical programs.
I am truly thankful to the Administration for hosting such an important summit and helping to raise the discourse about environmental education across sectors and segments of society. I look forward to seeing the reformation of the task force and how we translate this summit into action for our kids and our environment. Sierra Club will continue to work to get kids outdoors and be a national voice in support of environmental education.
by Jacqueline Ostfeld; Sierra Club's National Youth Representative


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Leeuwin Estate Winery,
Margaret River, WA
With many world-class wineries and award-winning restaurants, Margaret River is one of Western Australia's most famous food and wine regions. Tour the cellar doors and taste local brews at the boutique breweries. Here you can eat fresh crayfish straight from the ocean or dine on the local organic beef and truffles. Visit the farmer's markets and try the artisan cheeses. Indulge in local handmade chocolates and delicious fudge. When you've finished your culinary journey, take time to explore Western Australia's Great South West. In a few hours you can go from wineries to stunning beaches with world-class surf breaks, snorkelling and diving or walk amongst ancient forests and caves.
With more than 120 wine producers in the region, Margaret River produces some of Australia's best cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, semillon, sauvignon blanc, merlot and shiraz wines. Start at the Margaret River Visitor Centre, which features interactive displays and information about wine. It's a great place to get a few tips from the locals to help plan your journey.


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When it comes to open source software there are usually two main perspectives (among several other opinions!) on its value. One is that the software is "free" (that is, there is typically not a license cost) and that is good for the consumer. The other perspective also notes that the software is "free", but warns – as the old adage states – that "you get what you pay for!"
Understandably so – especially in this economy – open source
software can be tempting for organizations of all sizes. However, as my grandfather used to say, "there
is no free lunch"…so be sure to understand what "free" software really
costs you, and investigate and question how it can grow and evolve to support
what undoubtedly will be changes to your organization's requirements. For some projects, open source might make
sense, and recognizing this, even IBM prides itself on being an active open
source software supporter,
as well as a provider of free software such as Lotus Symphony.
Where the Web is concerned, however, we think it's a
different story (OK, call me biased!).
Web technology, uses and interaction has changed, is changing, and
undoubtedly will continue to change…rapidly.
Compared to other technologies, the Web is still in its formative
stage…not quite an infant, but not yet even a toddler. Here in the WebSphere Portal product team, we
strive to ensure that an investment in WebSphere Portal provides you with
assurance that as new and better Web technology emerges, we will provide it as
part of the portal so you can keep up with the demands of the ever increasing
Web-savvy user. In addition, we'll
continue to invite
you to help us shape the future of the portal and provide you insight into
trends, such as the convergence of portal and social networking (something I
will be blogging about soon), to help you derive more value from your portal.
Open source
portal software has the initial appeal of being a low-cost alternative to
commercial portal technology, like WebSphere Portal; but not every (and I would
dare say most) Web portal application use case is a good fit for open source. Web users, whether for external or internal
uses, have a high expectation level for their Web experience; they want it to
be visually appealing, secure, fast and of course, available. These are just some of the factors to
consider when evaluating open source and commercial portal offerings.
To help understand all the factors, IBM is hosting a live Web seminar called: "Free" Open Source Portals: Myth, Hype, or Reality? on July 7, 2009, with Forrester's Matt Brown as the featured speaker. In this one hour session, we'll go beyond the obvious licensing cost topic and take a broad look at how to perform an effective evaluation of the portal approaches. If you would like to participate or listen in, you can register here…bring your questions!
-- Brian Chaput


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"I discovered something on the worldwide trophy leaderboards that wasn't there yesterday, two PSN users (BIELERIC and Pockidrive) have hit level 100, and they are both at 1% in that level with one person having several hundred more "trophy points" then the other person also at level 100"
I guess if future versions of their console and handheld are going to use trophies they are going to need to up the cap for the sake of those trophy hunters like these ones.
They will... before reading the article, I was thinking about when it was 50 and they raised the cap. I'm sure the PS4 will just further extend the trophy cap. I was delighted to get my 3,000th trophy this weekend... these guys are way more intense than I am.
I don't think they should raise the cap.
Let these trophy whores get some fresh air instead.
Makes sense to me, what you guys think?
I had almost 2000 on my old account (lost during the outtage, unvalid e-mail, my own fault) and just past 1000 on my new one this week... Not that I'm a real trophy whore, I guess I'm just a completionist when the games goes well with my taste, but still those 3000 trophies statements make me envy! Level 100 is just ridiculous though...
Strange these two names just pop up like this. I was under the impression that the #1 guys was HAKOOM. The next guy was really far behind by over 50 platinums. I smell something fishy here.
I don't know if these two are like the other guy who has 300 plays or my friend who has well over 200 But they get help from others and load them on. They have plays from rpgs, online games, and difficult games that take awhile and they would need to average a plat ever 4-5 with no break for years. Even though only a few are this high, if they plan on bringing it to ps4, they have to raise it. just make it 1000 or infinite. If these guys wanna spend every waking hours chasing these trophies, be my guest. I have found that most x it sucks the fun out. I have 30 + on ps3 and 20 or so on Xbox and use them as a vague guide but I stopped going to any length to get them.And rpgs, which are my favorite genre take awhile, so it's either enjoy these games or take part in an arbitrary competition that yields no rewards.
Man, I'm only on 800 or so. And I have NO platinums... woops.
Seriously though, I just cannot get a platinum for a game. The closest I got was MW2 with around 90%+ completion. I just get lazy as I near that all important Platinum. Games like Infamous I tried really hard but just stopped.
I think it should be limitless. Or if there is a limit, maybe a reward for reaching a certain stage. E.G.) Reach lvl 10, you get a free PS One classic. Reach lvl 20, free voucher, reach lvl 30 free game from PS+ etc etc.
So as you get more trophies, the reward is better.
I think Xbox currently do it with achievements however they get points. This is something Sony could implement in PSN. Make it worth while reaching a higher lvl. Maybe even give rewards for the amount of platinums people get.
Heck I should work for Sony :D
I am only at 442 trophies.
I love that idea. Don't know if Sony would do it, but it would inspire more people to play more games. One would think.
I've taken a break from trophy hunting for a couple months but lately I've found myself going out of my way to obtain that Platinum. It's a hard habit to break but that "ding" is so dammed addicting.
Glad to announce I've broken 4,000 with 58 Platinums. :D
No need to raise the trophy cap. If they are just reaching the cap at the end of the PS3's era and there's only two people to do it than there's really no reason to. I bet 70% of people have no more than level 20
I could be wrong but doesn't Vita have a separate count?
I'd imagine they'd do the same for PS4 if that is the case.
Nop. The total amount of trophies is not splitted.
PSVita and PS3 both pour into the same trophy level, and I am 99.99% sure that the PS4 will too based on just looking at how the trophy system works
Yeah, trophies are designed around the PlayStation Network, so they can have trophies on any future consoles linked to your profile. There is some talk about PlayStation Mobile games having trophies too.
Its time to come out of their basements and see the sun outside. Worthless and time wasting.
Your one bubble is worthless and time wasting. Not sure why it bothers some people that these gamers spend "their" every waking moment gaming. It's "THEIR" time after all.
@ blondie
I get what you are saying but it IS a waste of life for someone to play games this much. It cannot be healthy. I think playing this much causes more problems than solves.
On a sidenote I would really want to NOT have a life for a week or two. My backlog is miles long. I've been working on my Doom 3 BFG collection (don't know if I'll ever plat it though) for weeks and I'm not even through Doom 2 yet. Still Doom 3 to go. My gaming time is patheticly small atm.
The 2 Guys BIELERIC and Pockidrive arent Trophy Hunters, they are Trophy Hackers. Using Jailbreak PS3 and also paying other ppl to plat Games for them.
No1 reached Level 100 legally by now, and hopefully Sony will bann those Guys soon, who ruin the Trophy System!!! This is unfair for ppl who playing honestly and legit.
BIELRERIC isn't a trophy hacker (he's on the clean leaderboard, this article links to the one that adds cheaters in too), though I totally agree he did not do them all himself (Really don't understand the point of not earning it yourself).
Idk how you would assume he didn't do it legit unless you know him personally
Maybe they are hackers maybe not
But theirs no way to find out u less Sony bans them with proof of them hacking
Pockidrive you can clearly see that he using a Jailbreak PS3, its not possible to archive 300 Plats in few weeks.
And Bieleric i know 100% that he pay people to get him Platinums, few of them also hacked some Plats.
Both of them didnt archieve legit.
The headline should be "2 Hackers reached Level 100"
@Dark_Overlord Both BIELERIC and Pockidrive have cheated for Socom Confrontation trophies. Earning them all in the same day under 30 minutes from first trophy to platinum.
Technically the SOCOM platinum isn't classed as cheating (Weird I know) its a bug in the game that allows this and not a trophy hacked save. A glitch like this is also possible on the BUZZ game, both are accepted as legit ways to get the plat as the saves have not been altered.
Why is there a trophy cap at all?
Because...I play games a lot and I'm only at level 16...level 100 is ridiculous as far as I'm concerned.
Fu$k this BS Network
does nothing but bash ps3
nit-picking a$$ site
but M$ and Apple cant do no wrong
Lets just say they were collecting trophies for 7yrs, w/ 450 platinums, thats roughly beating 65 games a yr. so he completes on avg. one or more game a week?
Some people have too much time on their hands.
You post on internet forums. What makes you any different?
Edit: I see no difference at all, honestly. Some people put their time into gaming, others put equal hours into posting comments/reading relevant gaming news. Either way, both hobbies are gaming related.
WTF? One takes SIGNIFICANTLY more time than the other. Come on, man...
Spending 20 seconds writing a comment on a website that has news about a hobby which interests us is rather different to these people that spend years trophy whoring. Even renting games just for easy trophies and playing games JUST to get every trophy
I'm firmly in the camp of "that isn't impressive, that's pathetic"
@ Enemy
You can't really compare Mika to the gamers in the article.
She comments here often, but she doesn't live on here like a lot of other members obviously do.
The gamers at level 100 must spend their every waking moment on their PS3s, which is no way to live your life.
He also said reading. How much time do you people (Mika included) spend reading comments, articles, blog/forum posts, and how much time do you guys spend typing out some of the larger comments? That was his point. Add that all up, and it's likely that you're very close to the amount of time trophy whores spend on trophies. Unless you just check n4g once a day and only read the top stories.
There's almost no difference, other than the trophy whores spend more time actually playing games, where as others spend their time conversing with others on the internet.
Sorry, you're comparing reading the news and keeping up to date with the latest info exactly the same as trophy whoring???
I'll tell you the difference. One is practical. You're keeping up to date with the news. The other is pointless. Utterly, utterly pointless. Trophy whoring gets you nothing. An absolute waste of time. And a massive, massive waste of time, and lest we forget, money as well.
Reading the news, the reward is the latest info, interesting and practical.
Trophy whoring, the reward is what exactly? Virginity? Like the above said, these people spend excessive, excessive time trophy whoring. I'd guess, way, way more then briefly checking the news. Absolute waste of time, it's not impressive, it's just sad. The only people who be impressed with a level 100 trophy level is kids. If you showed that to an adult, I think their first thought would be, how much time did spend doing that?
@Shadow Flare
I'll note that many people are made fun of for playing Call of Duty and Madden day in and day out without playing anything else for an entire year, while trophy whores are getting many different experiences and collecting and showing off their levels and stats.
So there are people that are all about a K/D ratio, or about a trophy level, or other things, is it wrong? Do you get anything in return for realistically playing almost any type of game? No, it's simply just how people enjoy playing their games.
Look, I love gaming, but like everything else in the world it can reach an unhealthy level. I've got a couple of friends that game like this and it's NOT healthy.
There's no room to live a healthy life, either physically or mentally, when all your time is dedicated to one specific activity all day, every day.
"I'll tell you the difference. One is practical. You're keeping up to date with the news. The other is pointless. Utterly, utterly pointless. Trophy whoring gets you nothing. An absolute waste of time. And a massive, massive waste of time, and lest we forget, money as well."
That's not for you to say to others. What you find pointless, others may find fun and rewarding. While YOU personally may not get anything out of trophy whoring, that doesn't mean everyone else doesn't as well, so telling people who obviously enjoy getting trophies that they are getting nothing out of it is simply untrue, and reeks of ignorance and arrogance, like you think you know everything about these trophy whores.
All that reading news gets US is excited for a new game, where as trophies get trophy hunters excitement towards a new platinum. And if you're going to call trophies pointless and useless, then we're going to have to get into a whole new debate on what is pointless, because what is and isn't pointless is entirely subjective.
The point is, is that you are nobody to tell other people what they do and don't enjoy, so your declaration that reading news and commenting about games is somehow superior to spending extra time on games is completely full of crap.
"Add that all up, and it's likely that you're very close to the amount of time trophy whores spend on trophies."
Seriously? Just no, not even close.
You can post here from anywhere, even from the woods out in the middle of nowhere.
All I can say is that I hope for that person's sake that there are 2 more roomates sharing the PS3.
Did it ever occur to anyone that these two people might just be damn good gamers?
Or did it ever occur to anyone that there are serious gaming competitions around the world that reward the winners handsomely?
Perhaps they are just better gamers than we are! We're probably just jealous at their epicness!
"the reward is the latest info, interesting and practical."
And for trophy hunters, the reward is the good feeling they get when they get their trophies. The same kind of feeling you get when you see "oh cool, a new screenshot has been released". There's nothing you can do with that except look at that picture and get a little bit excited, just as a trophy hunter can get a little bit excited when they finally get a hard trophy they've been after.
You're telling people what is and isn't okay to enjoy. You're saying trophy hunting is pointless and gives you no real world value. Guess what? Neither do video games. What are you going to get from a game that you can take out into the real world? Absolutely nothing but enjoyment (unless it's some educational game). You get literally the same thing from reading interesting game news as you do from getting trophies A GOOD FEELING (depending if you like trophies or not), THAT'S IT. Who are you to say that your good feeling is okay but theirs isn't?
But whatever, you're obviously not coming down off that high horse you believe yourself to be on. Go ahead, be an immature little brat, judge people for doing what they enjoy while thinking what you're doing is better, but you are not better than them. Not at all.
(btw to people other than shadowflare, I'm not saying either activity is wrong, just that they are basically the same, so don't think I'm trying to put any of you down, newsreaders or trophy hunters)
The difference is that you would literally have to spend ALL your free time getting trophies. ALL of it. Mika posts a few things a day. Maybe twenty minutes of N4G per day? At the most? Try eight hours of PS3 every day.
And here I thought I was doing something with my 15. LOL.
Do people REALLY care about trophy leaderboards? Lol...
I guess they do. If not you wouldn't be posting here.
that's such a generic and banal answer. childishly simple. doesn't even answer his question...
Off all the posts I don't know what is it more childishly, if it is mine or your's..
And I guess it answers.. you should read it again, and again if necessary until you understand the concept of the answer to his question..
Do people care about leaderboards? the answer is YES!!
I know for a fact BIELERIC (#1) is a trophy hacker. If you don't believe it can be done go google it.
It's interesting to look at, but no.
If you look at BIELERIC trophies, he either has an insane amount of money to throw away or he's getting free games and having a pool of people playing them at a video game store perhaps.
What makes me think this is that he has fighters like MvC3 100%d and much easier platinums not earned for a few games.
He also has multiple versions of a few games padding his trophy score.
I'm assuming he works somewhere where he gets access to free games and can have people play on his account. Either that or he's loaded. Either way there's no point in padding your trophy score like this. It doesn't get you anything. And I give no respect looking at the games he played to get there. It's 2013 and he's just started to play Grand Theft Auto IV this year.
I don't think he is legit.
Someone figures out how to flat out hack trophies.
Nextgenupdate gets an update to do it.
Someone hits level 100.
Yup, totally legit and worth an article.
I'll point out that PSNProfiles is huge on finding cheaters, one has cheated to get there, and the other has supposedly gotten there legitimately. The legitimacy of getting to that level is not the reason for writing this article though.
The tracking method PSNProfiles uses is based off trophy unlock times, so if you can freely edit the trophy data, the system means absolutely nothing.
Also I disagree about the article. If people can't hit the cap without cheating, what difference does it make if that is the current cap?
WOW... i guess if they had fun doing it its ok?
But i really think that trophies should unlock ingame items or avatars instead of hashing out dlc all the time.
I remember playing Catherine and each trophy unlocks a piece of music i found myself doubling my hours on the game.
In Catherine the final boss music is a remix from DDR song "Kakume" (if that's the correct spelling) which I found interesting.
I do agree however; more in game content to unlock to actually give that drive to keep going instead of "ding" and that's it.
Yeah if songs made me put more hours into the game imagine costumes,weapons or even little sidequests.
LOL a trophy article without mentioning Hakoom. Wow.
lol, I believe Hakoom was first to reach level 50, when it was capped there. Not this time around! He's trophy level 79 now and is in 13th place worldwide, still not bad at all if you ask me!
True I give the guy credit where credit is due, its just a bit funny, trophy and hakoom normally go hand in hand on this site. Its a bit refreshing not to see him mentioned :P
When the trophy leaders get passed up, they start telling websites to remove their names from rge boards. Guess it's a pride thing
I just hit level 12 and my 2nd Platinum the other day. Whoo Hoo for me! :)
Very nice! I just got my 39th platinum trophy in Sound Shapes! =D
Ok whos a trophy whore... Gulp red face puts hand up.
Keep in mind that most of these "trophy hunters" are actually a team of a huge number of players alternating every now and then so in reality, its not that impressive.
exactly what i was thinking. I bet none of them have the warhawk plat. So im superior
Hm, seems the Billeric guy is the only authentic one.
if you check those ppl
they have used hacks on nearly all of there torphies
1 guy got 300 plats in 1 week, thats imposible
those players are not legit
sony really needs to clean the leaderboards of those users instead or raising the cap
this site has legit users
www.psnprofiles.com this one even has dirty leaderboards so u can difrentiate


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Nets target bounce-back effort with Bobcats in town
The Brooklyn Nets still have the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, but the lead is evaporating.
The Nets will try to get back on track Saturday night when they welcome the Charlotte Bobcats to Barclays Center.
After an eight-game road trip, where the Nets went 5-3, they had to play the day after the final road game. On Thursday, Brooklyn let one get away when the Chicago Bulls came to town and won, 92-90.
Nate Robinson scored the go-ahead layup with 22.7 seconds left, then Brook Lopez missed a jumper with a second left that could've tied it.
"I contributed a lot to how the final score ended up, and that's definitely not something I'm happy with or proud of," said Lopez, who had 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
Deron Williams was the game's leading scorer with 30 points and 10 assists. Joe Johnson was the only other Brooklyn player in double figures with 12 points.
"This is tough. This was a game we that desperately needed," said Johnson. "In the second half, I just didn't think we pushed the ball as much as we did in the first and play as loose as we did in the first. It hurt us."
The Nets are one game ahead of Chicago and two in front of Atlanta in the Eastern Conference standings.
Charlotte will open a three-game road trip Saturday against Brooklyn, Memphis and Detroit, and dropped an 89-79 decision to Miami on Friday.
Rookie Michael Kidd-Gilchrist posted 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Kemba Walker and Gerald Henderson scored 12 and 11 points, respectively, in defeat. Henderson was averaging 25.8 ppg in his previous five contests.
"I thought we played really, really hard," said Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap. "We played a clean game, played an efficient game, sometimes its just hard to explain."
The Bobcats still couldn't overcome the Heat, who played without LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Ray Allen. Mike Miller led Miami with 26 points.
Charlotte has lost six of eight games and is 6-32 away from home.
The Nets have won six straight against the Bobcats, including the first two meetings this season. The Bobcats have lost three straight as the visitor in this series.