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Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the District of Hawaii. [ Stainback v. Mo Hock Ke Lok Po
(1949) ]
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No. 52:
Mr. Thomas W. Flynn, Jr., of Honolulu. T.H., for appellants.
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Messrs. N. Wai Yuen Char, of Honolulu, T.H., and A. L. Wirin, of Los Angeles, Cal., for appellees.
No. 474:
Mr. C. Nils Tavares, of Honolulu, T.H., for petitioners.
Messrs. A. L. Wirin and Fred Okrano, both of Los Angeles, Cal., for respondents.
Mr. Justice REED delivered the opinion of the Court.
The appeal in No. 52, Stainback, Governor of the Territory of Hawaii, et al. v. Mo Hock Ke Lok Po, An Eleemosynary Corporation, et al., and the writ of certiorari in No. 474, a case with the same short title, seek review of a judgment of the District Court of the United States for the District of Hawaii. This judgment was passed by a special three-judge court that was called pursuant to Judicial Code 266 and by that section's provision was brought directly here on May 7, 1948, in case No. 52. To guard against a frustration of review by this Court's refusal to accept jurisdiction, a timely appeal by the petitioners here in No. 52 has been taken by them in No. 474 to the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. No judgment on that appeal has been entered by the Court of Appeals and appellants there, the Governor of Hawaii et al., petitioned here on December 21, 1948, for [336 U.S. 368 , 371] the allowance of a writ of certiorari under 28 U.S.C. 1254(1), 28 U.S.C. A. 1254(1).1
A jurisdictional question as to whether Judicial Code 266 was applicable in the Territory of Hawaii arises in No. 52. It was postponed by order of this Court on June 1, 1948, to the hearing of that case on the merits. This Court postponed action on the petition for certiorari in No. 474 until the hearing of No. 52 on the merits. As the record, arguments and briefs here and the opinions below fully present the case decided by the District Court, to avoid further futile proceedings we now grant the petition for the writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals before its decree and proceed in No. 474 to a review of the judgment of the District Court of Hawaii. The opinions appeal in 74 F.Supp. 852, Mo Hock Ke Lok Po v. Stainback.
Respondents here were plaintiffs in the trial court. They are Chinese School Associations, a Chinese school, all giving instruction in Chinese, and a teacher of Chinese in Chinese language schools. After December 7, 1941, these schools closed and have not reopened. Prior to that date they had more than 2,000 pupils, several hundred of whom were in the first and second grade, and numerous teachers. Under J.C. 266 they sought an injunction against officers of the Territory of Hawaii charged by law with the administration of an Act of the Territory 'Regulating the Teaching of Foreign Languages to Children,'2 from enforcing it in any particular against [336 U.S. 368 , 372] the teaching of foreign languages to the respondents' pupils.
The Act was grounded on a legislative finding 'that the study and persistent use of foreign languages by children of average intelligence in their earl and formative years definitely detract from their ability properly to understand and assimilate their normal studies in the English language.' Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945, 1871. 'School' was defined as any teaching regularly of two or more persons in a group. 3 Requirements for pupils and teachers in foreign language schools were set out. 4 Visitation of the foreign language schools by appropriate officials for enforcement purposes was authorized. 1875. The only sanction for enforcement is by injunction. 5 [336 U.S. 368 , 373] This lack of coercion by fine or imprisonment and the limitation of enforcement to injunction are important factors in our conclusion upon No. 474.
The complaint alleged that in violation of the Fifth Amendment the Act deprived plaintiff schools of the right to manage their property by contracting with instructors and parents for the teaching of Chinese, and the plaintiff teacher of Chinese of his right to follow his occupation. 6 See Farrington v. T. Tokushige, 273 U.S. 284, 299 , 409. The judgment of the special district court granted a sweeping permanent injunction against enforcement of the Hawaiian Act. As our conclusions are based solely upon procedural issues, any further discussion of the facts or of the law applicable to the merits is not appropriate. [336 U.S. 368 , 374] The complaint asked for and obtained a three-judge court under the provisions of the Judicial Code 266.7 The minute entries of proceedings and trial and the opinion re applicability of 266, Judicial Code, 74 F. Supp. at [336 U.S. 368 , 375] page 858, show suggestions that a special district court under Judicial Code 266 cannot be called for Hawaii. The statement of jurisdiction laid bare the problem with commendable frankness. It lies at the threshold of any consideration of this appeal. 8
Within the present decade, this Court summarized in Phillips v. United States, 312 U.S. 246 , the purpose and effect of 266 and extracted from its history and the precedents for the section's application a congressional requirement of strict construction to protect our appellate docket while assuring the states that exceptionally careful judicial consideration would guard them against all assaults, through federal courts against their legislative statutes or administrative board orders by applications for injunction when those assaults were based on the Federal Constitution. 312 U.S. at pages 250-251, 61 S.Ct. at page 483. While we take judicial notice that since the Phillips case air carriage has brought Hawaii closer to the continent,9 the interference with the normal adjudicatory and appellate processes of the federal judicial system and our docket persists. The power [336 U.S. 368 , 376] to call a panel of judges under 266 in Hawaii is to be examined in the light of the Phillips case.
Hawaii is still a territory but a territory in which the Constitution and laws of the United States generally are applicable. 31 Stat. 141, 5, as amended, 48 U.S.C. 495, 48 U.S.C.A. 495; Duncan v. Kahanamoku, 327 U.S. 304, 317 , 612. Not only its federal courts but also its territorial courts are of course subject to congressional legislation. 48 U.S.C. 631, et seq., 48 U.S.C.A. 631 et seq. The Organic Act for Hawaii, 86,10 provided in 1900:
When incorporated into the Code, this Court was given 'the jurisdiction of district courts of the United States, and shall proceed therein in the same manner as a district court.' 48 U.S.C. 642, 48 U.S.C. A. 642. It now has that jurisdiction. 11 The only change that could be considered significant is the more definite integration of the district court for Hawaii into the federal judicial system by definition. 12 As jurisdiction of this Court on appeal depends upon whether or not a special three-judge court was properly called13 and not upon the power of this Court to review under [336 U.S. 368 , 377] Judicial Code 266, we need not analyze the method of review of the judgments of the District Court of Hawaii. 14
Our issue is narrowed to the inquiry of whether Congress intended that Judicial Code 266 should apply in the Territory of Hawaii under circumstances that would require its application in a similar suit in a state. Congress in discussing an amendment to the Mann-Elkins Act, which amendment evolved into this section, considered the geographical difficulties inherent in the requirement of a three-judge court and the burden thus place on the functioning of the federal judicial system, but decided that such considerations were outweighed by the desirability of having the constitutionality of a state statute passed on by a court comparable to the court of last resort of the state. 45 Cong.Rec. 7253-57. It is to be noted that nowhere in 266 is mention made of territories nor as far as has been called to our attention in the congressional debates and reports relating to this section and its amendments.
While, of course, great respect is to be paid to the enactments of a territorial legislature by all courts as it is to the adjudications of territorial courts,15 the predominant reason for the enactment of Judicial Code 266 does not exist as respects territories. This reason was a con- [336 U.S. 368 , 378] gressional purpose to avoid unnecessary interference with the laws of a sovereign state. 16 In our dual system of government, the position of the state as sovereign over matters not ruled by the Constitution requires a deference to state legislative action beyond that required for the laws of a territory. 17 A territory is subject to congressional regulation. 18
When the long-established rule of strict construction of Judicial Code 266 and that of protection of the docket of this Court is also considered in conjunction with the necessary interference with the normal operations of the federal judicial system by the establishment of the three-judge requirement in Hawaii, we are not persuaded that Congress intended 266 to cover Hawaii. See 45 Cong.Rec. 7253-57. Despite its generality the words of 266 have been strictly construed so that 'statute of a State' does not include ordinances; 'officer of such State' means one with authority to execute or administer a state-wide policy. 19
It is not merely the absence of the word 'territory' from 266 that leads us to this conclusion. We recognize that in some situations the word 'state' includes territory. Andres v. United States, 333 U.S. 740 . In that [336 U.S. 368 , 379] case we thought the purpose of Congress would be frustrated by a holding that the word 'state' in a federal statute providing for execution of a criminal in 'the manner prescribed by the laws of the State within which the sentence is imposed' did not include 'Territory.' There we held state included territory. 20 Here the purpose of the statute to protect state sovereignty is not furthered by an interpretation of state to include territory.
A former opinion of this Court lends strength of this interpretation. In Farrington v. T. Tokushige, 273 U.S. 284 , decided in the United States District Court of Hawaii on July 21, 1925, a temporary injunction forbidding territorial officers from enforcing a territorial statute somewhat similar to the one here involved was granted by a single district judge on the ground of the invalidity of the territorial statute under the Federal Constitution. 11 F.2d 710. The Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed on the same ground and so did this Court on certiorari. No question was raised in any court as to the applicability of the requirement of 266 that no such injunction should be granted against a state without three judges. If 266 applied to Hawaii, the interlocutory order of injunction was entered without jurisdiction. The Court of Appeals and this Court were without jurisdiction over the appeal. While it is sometimes said that action, where the power to act is unquestioned, can hardly be said to be a precedent for a future case,21 where as here the responsibility was on the courts to see that the three- [336 U.S. 368 , 380] judge judge rule was followed, we think it significant that no one sought to apply 266 to Hawaii. 22
We hold that Judicial Code 266 is not applicable to Hawaii, that we are without jurisdiction in case No. 52 and that the appeal therein must be dismissed.
We turn now to No. 474, here on writ of certiorari to the Cou t of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit before the entry of a decree in that court. 28 U.S.C. 2101(d), 28 U.S.C.A. 2101(d). What we have said concerning the final judgment in the District Court of Hawaii establishes that the judgment was entered by a court improperly constituted under Judicial Code 266. Nevertheless this order is subject [336 U.S. 368 , 381] to review in the Court of Appeals. 23 It is the final order of a district court although erroneously heard by three judges instead of one and not appealable directly here because not covered by 266. But as a final order of the District Court, it is reviewable in the Court of Appeals,24 and can be considered here.
Another procedural matter leads us to refuse consideration of case No. 474 on the merits. Respondents in the United States District Court sought and obtained injunctive relief from the enforcement of a territorial law by a proceeding under 28 U.S.C. 41(1) on the plea that the law violates the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment because respondents by the law were deprived of liberty and of property. 25 The allegations of irreparable injury consist of an assertion that it will be necessary to incur a comparatively large liability for building repairs and employment of teachers on the part of the respondent schools before the Act will be violated, sums that will be lost if the Act can be enforced constitutionally. The teacher claims to suffer irreparable injury because he cannot follow his occupation. As the District Court found irreparable injury to all respondents [336 U.S. 368 , 382] in the jurisdictional amount, we assume there is both federal and equitable jurisdiction. 26 Furthermore, there is no problem as to whether or not there is an adequate legal remedy in the federal courts. 27 There is none. The sole sanction, see note 5 supra, is by the institution of proceedings in equity in territorial courts whereby the extraordinary remedies of prohibitory and mandatory injunctions are utilized to stop violations of the Act. The [336 U.S. 368 , 383] respondents here, if such proceedings were brought, would have such defenses as the laws of the territory allow, including of course, defenses based upon the present issues of unconstitutionality under the Federal Constitution.
We are of the view, however, that the United States District Court for Hawaii, as a matter of its discretion, should have refused to grant this injunction. The complaint called for broad consideration of the application of the Act to foreign language schools and teachers. It had not been construed by the Hawaiian courts. Judge McLaughlin pointed out in his conclusions of law on a motion for preliminary injunction before the request for a three-judge court that this law
The statement applies as well to the final injunction. Entirely aside from the question of the propriety of an injunction in any court,28 territorial like state courts are the natural sources for the interpretation and application of the acts of their legislatures and equally of the propriety of interference by injunction. 29 We think that where equitable interference with state and territorial acts is sought in federal courts, judicial consideration of acts of importance primarily to the people of a state [336 U.S. 368 , 384] or territory should, as a matter of discretion, be left by the federal courts to the courts of the legislating authority unless exceptional circumstances command a different course. We find no such circumstances in this case.
The appeal in No. 52 is dismissed.
The judgment in No. 474 is reversed and the cause remanded to the District Court with directions to dismiss the complaint.
Appeal dismissed in No. 52. Judgment reversed and cause remanded in No. 474.
Mr. Justice FRANKFURTER, with whom Mr. Justice RUTLEDGE joins, concurring in part and dissenting in part.
As to No. 52, I join the Court's opinion.
As to No. 474, I would leave the appeal now pending in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to its adjudication there and not grant the petition for certiorari. The power which Congress has given to this Court to short-circuit the Courts of Appeals should not be exercised except for some compelling reason of wise judicial administration. No reason is here present that would not be equally available in almost every case which, even though a constitutional issue may be involved, cannot come here directly, but must first go to a Court of Appeals. Congress decided not to provide for such direct appeals here and we should not exercise our discretionary power to grant what Congress has withheld. This discretionary power should come into play only for those exceptional circumstances for which Congress designed it.
After finding that we are without jurisdiction to review directly the decree of the District Court of Hawaii, the Court in effect allows such direct review by not requiring the appeal now pending in the Court of Appeals to run its normal course of adjudication in that court. This is justified on the ground that the case has been fully presented in the District Court and here. But if we [336 U.S. 368 , 385] would not have brought here an appeal undecided in the Court of Appeals merely because it had been adjudicated on its merits in the District Court, there is no more reason for doing so when a direct appeal from the District Court has been improvidently sought here. Moreover, the Court is not disposing of the case on its merits. By lifting the case out of the Court of Appeals the Court is assuming the burden of canvassing issues not dealt with below. This entails the study of new questions and the task of opinion writing. These are precisely the burdens from which the Court asked to be saved and from which Congress saved the Court by the Judiciary Act of 1925. If the regular course of proceeding were followed and the matter were to be disposed of by the Court of Appeals, as it is now being disposed of here, the necessity for future consideration here might never arise beyond that involved in finding no reason for granting a petition for certiorari were one to be applied for. Drains on the Court's time through jurisdictional misconceptions should be strongly discouraged. We should follow the honored practice of this Court in dismissing a proceeding that should not be here ab initio, even though the Court's time and effort had been expended after full argument in concluding that a case should never have been brought here. 1 [336 U.S. 368 , 386] If the attempt had been made to bring No. 474 here prematurely it would surely have failed. It should not succeed because No. 52 was improperly brought here. Accordingly I agree with the Court in dismissing No. 52 for want of jurisdiction, and in No. 474 I would deny the petition for certiorari.
[ Footnote 1 ] ' 1254. Courts of appeals; certiorari; appeal; certified questions.
[ Footnote 2 ] Session Laws of Hawaii 1943, Act 104, Revised Laws of Hawaii 1945, c. 31.
[ Footnote 3 ] 'Sec. 1872. Definitions. As used in this chapter:
"School' means any person, firm, group of persons, unincorporated association, corporation, establishment, or institution, which teaches, with or without fees, compensation or other charges therefor, any language other than the English language, as a course of study, to two or more persons as a group, as a regular and customary practice.'
[ Footnote 4 ] 'No child shall be taught a foreign language in any school unless he shall comply with one of the following requirements: (a) That he shall have passed the fourth grade in public shool or its equivalent, and shall pass from time to time in each succeeding grade a standard test in English composition and reading conducted by or under the direction of the department of public instruction attaining a score not lower than normal for his grade; or (b) that he shall have passed the eighth grade in public school or its equivalent; or (c) that he shall have attained the age of fifteen years.' R.L.Haw.1945, 1873.
[ Footnote 5 ] 'Sec. 1876. Injunctive enforcement. In the event any school or any person shall be found to be violating, or failing to comply with any of the requirements of, this chapter, or there shall be reasonable cause to believe that such school or person is violating, or failing to comply with the requirements of, this chapter, the attorney general, at his own instance or at the request of the department of public instruction, shall institute appropriate proceedings in equity in the circuit in which the violation occurs to enjoin the performance of any acts or practices forbidden by this chapter, or to require such school or person to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Jurisdiction to hear and dispose of all actions under this section is hereby conferred upon each circuit judge, and each such judge shall have power to issue such orders and decrees, by way of injunction, mandatory injunction or otherwise, as may be appropriate to enforce the provisions of this chapter. In the event any respondent or respondents shall fail or refuse to comply with any such order or decree, the court, in addition to any other powers hereby granted, shall have power to enjoin the operation and conduct of such school until and unless this chapter is complied with or satisfactory assurance is given that this chapter will be complied with. The county attorney of each county shall, at the request of the attorney general, conduct such proceeding in behalf of the Territory. All such suits shall be brought in the name of the Territory by the attorney general.' R.L.Haw.1945.
[ Footnote 6 ] There was a further allegation of a denial to plaintiffs of rights under 8 U.S.C. 41, 42, 43, 8 U.S.C.A. 41, 42, 43. This was not considered by the District Court or relied upon is brief or argument here. We do not consider it.
[ Footnote 7 ] 28 U.S.C. 380 (see redistribution without change of importance in this case, Act of June 25, 1948, Pub.Law No. 773, 1253, 2101, 2281, 2284, 28 U.S.C.A.):
An interlocutory injunction was sought in the complaint, filed June 26, 1947, but the record presented to us does not show that one was issued although the final injunction was not issued until February 11, 1948. An opinion on the applicability of Judicial Code 266, filed October 22, 1947, says that 'All pertinent adjective prerequisites specified by the Supreme Court in Ayrshire Collieries Corporation v. United States, 331 U.S. 132 (91 L.Ed. 1391), and in Farrington v. T. Tokushige, supra, necessary to make operative three judge participation in the instant suit have occurred. An interlocutory injunction has been sought and passed to a hearing in the District Court at Honolulu and a substantial federal question of transcending limitations of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution has been sufficiently alleged in the Amended Complaint.' 74 F.Supp. 858, 859.
Despite appellants' suggestion that the application for an interlocutory injunction was not pressed, we think that in view of this language it would be hypercritical for us to dismiss this appeal for failure of the record to show more definitely that the prayer for an interlocutory judgment was pressed. But see Healy v. Ratta, 289 U.S. 701 , where the correspondence file in this Court shows receipt of a supplemental record containing a formal waiver of prayer for temporary relief. Ayrshire Collieries Corp. v. United States, supra, 331 U.S. at page 140, 67 S.Ct. at page 1172; Stratton v. St. Louis S.W.R. Co., 282 U.S. 10 . Compare 28 U.S.C. 1253, 28 U.S.C.A. 1253, and 28 U.S.C. (1946 ed., Supp. II) pp. 1444, 1453, 28 U.S.C.A., showing epeal and redistribution of Judicial Code 266. We therefore assume that the quoted statement from the District Court opinion establishes that the request for an interlocutory injunction was pressed on that court.
[ Footnote 8 ] Stratton v. St. Louis S.W.R. Co., 282 U.S. 10, 13 , 9; Phillips v. United States, 312 U.S. 246, 248 , 481.
[ Footnote 9 ] Air travel to Hawaii is recognized by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts as a necessary travel expense for judges under 28 U.S.C. 604(7), 28 U.S.C.A. 604(7).
10. 31 Stat. 158.
[ Footnote 11 ] 28 U.S.C. 451, 91, 1331Ä1359, 28 U.S.C.A. 91, 451, 1331Ä1359; see 28 U.S.C. 41, 28 U.S.C.A. 41; sec. 8, Act of June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 986, 48 U.S.C.A. 645. Note arrangement for Alaska id., sec. 9, 48 U.S.C.A. 101.
[ Footnote 12 ] See Revisers Notes to 1291, 1292. Cf. Mookini v. United States, 303 U.S. 201 .
[ Footnote 13 ] Rorick v. Board of Commissioners of Everglades Drainage District, 307 U.S. 208, 212 , 810.
[ Footnote 14 ] Review of the judgments of the district court for Hawaii was allowed in the Organic Act by 86 to the ninth judicial circuit in the same manner as from the then circuit courts to the circuit courts of appeals. This was adjusted to conform to the elimination of the circuit courts by Judicial Code 128 as amended. See 48 U.S.C. 64 , 48 U.S.C.A . 645. Since this appeal was taken the United States Code, Title 28, 1291, 1294, 28 U.S.C.A. 1291, 1294, has become effective. Under Judicial Code 266 this Court had direct review, Judicial Code 128, 238, at the time of appeal and still has. 28 U.S.C. 1253, 28 U.S.C.A. 1253.
[ Footnote 15 ] Waialua Agr. Co. v. Christian, 305 U.S. 91, 108 , 30; De Castro v. Board of Com'rs, 322 U.S 451, 455, 1123.
[ Footnote 16 ] Ex parte Collins, 277 U.S. 565, 567 Ä569Ä586.
[ Footnote 17 ] Although Judicial Code 266 originated in 1910, 36 Stat. 539, 557, it was not until 1937 that the requirement of a three-judge district court to hear applications for injunctions against the enforcement of Acts of Congress was enacted. 50 Stat. 752.
[ Footnote 18 ] Const., Art. IV, 3, cl. 2.
[ Footnote 19 ] To the cases on strict construction of 266 cited in Phillips v. United States, supra, add City of Cleveland v. United States, 323 U.S. 329 ; Spielman Motor Sales Co. v. Dodge, 295 U.S. 89 ; Public Nat. Bank of New York v. Keating, D.C., 29 F.2d 621; City of Des Moines v. Des Moines Gas Co., 8 Cir., 264 F. 506; Calhoun v. City of Seattle, D.C., 215 F. 226; Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co. v. City of Memphis, D.C., 198 F. 955.
[ Footnote 20 ] See also Talbott v. Board of Com'rs of Silver Bow County, 139 U.S. 438 ; Wynne v. United States, 217 U.S. 234, 242 , 448; Yeung v. Territory of Hawaii, 9 Cir., 132 F.2d 374, 377.
[ Footnote 21 ] United States v. More, 3 Cranch 159, 172; Snow v. United States, 118 U.S. 346, 354 , 1063; Cross v. Burke, 146 U.S. 82, 87 , 23; Louisville Trust Co. v. Knott, 191 U.S. 225, 236 , 123; Arant v. Lane, 245 U.S. 166, 170 , 96.
[ Footnote 22 ] Stratton v. St. Louis S.W.R. Co., 282 U.S. 10, 13 , 9. See also Benedicto v. West India & Panama Telegraph Co., 1 Cir., 256 F. 417. Compare Porto Rico Ry., Light & Power Co. v. Colom, 1 Cir., 106 F.2d 345, 354Ä355.
The District Court thought that any question by reason of the Tokushige case as to differences between that court and the United States District Courts of the States so far as their powers under 266 is concerned, had been 'expressly and clearly removed by subsequent specific Congressional legislation. Title 48, Section 646, U.S.C.A., Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, rules 1, 65(e), 28 U.S.C.A.' 74 F.Supp. at page 860.
We do not think that either the section or the rules have any effect upon the applicability of 266 to the United States District Court in Hawaii. 48 U.S.C. 646 (now covered by 28 U.S.C. 2072, 28 U.S.C.A. 2072, see note 26 infra) made the rules applicable to Hawaii, but the rules do not affect the question of the applicability of 266 to Hawaii. Rule 1 states the scope of the rules. Rule 65(e), insofar as it has any possible bearing, says merely that 'These rules do not modify * * * the act of August 24, 1937, c. 754, 3, relating to actions to enjoin the enforcement of acts of Congress.' Section 3 of c. 754, 50 Stat. 751, is the section that provides for a special district court where an injunction is sought restraining the enforcement, operation or execution of the setting aside of any act of Congress on the ground that it is repugnant to the Constitution of the United States. In this present proceeding we are not dealing with any act of Congress but with an act of the territorial legislature of the Hawaiian Islands.
[ Footnote 23 ] Healy v. Ratta, 289 U.S. 701 ; Id., 292 U.S. 263, 264 , 701; Id., 1 Cir., 67 F.2d 554, 556; Wilentz v. Sovereign Camp, 306 U.S. 573, 582 , 714, Public Service Commission v. Brashear Freight Lines, 312 U.S. 621, 626 , 787.
[ Footnote 24 ] 28 U.S.C. 225(a), now 28 U.S.C. 1291, 28 U.S.C.A. 1291. See Gully v. Interstate Nat. Gas Co., 292 U.S. 16, 19 , 567; Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. v. Oklahoma Packing Co., 292 U.S. 386, 392 , 734; Rorick v. Board of Commissioners, 307, U.S. 208, 213, 811. Cf. Jameson & Co. v. Morgenthau, 307 U.S. 171, 174 , 805; International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union v. Donnelly Garment Co., 304 U.S. 243 , 251Ä252, 880.
[ Footnote 25 ] As indicated above, note 6, respondents also relied upon a denial of equal rights under 8 U.S.C. 41, 42 and 43, 8 U.S.C.A. 41, 42, 43. No more definite allegation appears. The hearing developed nothing to indicate any purpose or action of discrimination against any race or group in the law or its administration. The Act covered all foreign languages. We, therefore, confine ourselves to the due process issue. See Snowden v. Hughes, 321 U.S. 1 .
[ Footnote 26 ] Notwithstanding the fusion of law and equity by the Rules of Civil Procedure, the substantive principles of Courts of Chancery remain unaffected. Rules 1 and 2; 48 Stat. 1064, 1 and 2 (now 28 U.S.C.A. 2072); (note 48 U.S.C., 1946 ed., 646; repealed by Act of June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 992; cf. 28 U.S.C. 451) Abbe v. New York, N.H. & H.R. Co., 2 Cir., 171 .2d 387, 388; Bereslavsky v. Caffey, 2 Cir., 161 F.2d 499; Bereslavsky v. Kloeb, 6 Cir., 162 F.2d 862; Byram v. Vaughn, D.C., 68 F. Supp. 981, 984 Compare Sibbach v. Wilson & Co., 312 U.S. 1 , 9Ä10, 655, 424. See Hillsborough Tp. Cromwell, 326 U.S. 620, 622 , 447.
Atlas Life Ins. Co. v. W. I. Southern, Inc., 306 U.S. 563, 568 , 59 S. Ct. 657, 659:
[ Footnote 27 ] Cf. Matthews v. Rodgers, 284 U.S. 521, 525 , 219; Moore's Federal Practice, vol. 1, pp. 108, 208; Grauman v. City Company of New York, D.C., 31 F.Supp. 172; H.R. Rep. No. 308, 80th Cong., 1st Sess., p. A 236 on 28 U.S.C. 384, 28 U.S.C.A. 384.
[ Footnote 28 ] See Spielman Motor Sales Co. v. Dodge, 295 U.S. 89, 95 , 680.
[ Footnote 29 ] Waialua Agr. Co. v. Christian, 305 U.S. 91, 108 , 30; Beal v. Missouri Pacific R. Corp., 312 U.S. 45 ; Watson v. Buck, 313 U.S. 387 ; Douglas v. Jeannette, 319 U.S. 157 ; Burford v. Sun Oil Co., 319 U.S. 315, 333 , 1107, note 29; Meredith v. Winter Haven, 320 U.S. 228, 235 , 11. Compare Spector Motor Service v. McLaughlin, 323 U.S. 101 .
[ Footnote 1 ] Writs of certiorari granted because of an apparent conflict between courts of appeals have been dismissed because the existence of such conflict did not survive argument. And for these reasons: 'If it be suggested that as much effort and time as we have given to the consideration of the alleged conflict would have enabled us to dispose of the case before us on the merits, the answer is that it is very important that we be consistent in not granting the writ of certiorari except in cases involving principles the settlement of which is of importance to the public, as distinguished from that of the parties, and in cases where there is a real and embarrassing conflict of opinion and authority between the Circuit Courts of Appeals. The present case certainly comes under neither head.' Layne & Bowler Corp. v. Western Well Works, Inc., 261 U.S. 387, 393 , 423.
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It's time for another roundup of new iPhone cases, and as is our tradition, we've uncovered a wide variety of styles and designs. This week, we go from the very thin to the depths of the oceans, and from the courts of an NBA game to the festive atmosphere of a block party.
ElementCase: The Skate Legends Series gives you the chance to place your favorite skateboard design on one of the company's cases, including the Formula 4 (iPhone 4 and 4S; $40), the COMP (iPhone 4 and 4S; $100), and the Vapor Pro (iPhone 4 and 4S; $150). Each case features excellent protection and is built using a variety of materials; dozens of designs are available.
Fabx Innovations: The Maxx Spectra (iPhone 4 and 4S; $40) is a case that combines a sturdy construction with a convenient hand strap to prevent the iPhone from slipping out of your hand during use. It comes in green, orange, grey, white, or black.
Four Corner Store: The Gizmon iCA Military Edition (iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S; $70) is designed to take you back to a time when point-and-shoot involved real optics and real film. This sturdy case, made of 23 durable, polycarbonate components, transforms your phone into a viewfinder camera, complete with a detachable tripod mount and three different lenses.
Graft Concepts: The Leverage (iPhone 4 and 4S; $60) is a hard, polycarbonate bumper held in place by a custom (and cool-looking) metal latch that closes to firmly secure the case to your phone. A removable back plate, included with the bumper, gives you the option of a minimalist look or full-on protection.
id America: The Cushi Camo (iPhone 4 and 4S; $15) is a stick-on skin of cushy foam that protects the back of your iPhone and adds a splash of three-dimensional fun in the form of color and texture. The Camo's anti-residue adhesive makes repeated applications easy, and the skin is precision-cut to work with the iPhone's camera and to be compatible with Apple's Bumper.
iFoolish: The Magic Drawing Case (iPhone 4 and 4S; £20) comes with a handy erasable tablet on the back for taking notes, drawing doodles, and generally keeping yourself entertained when you've had enough Angry Birds for one afternoon. The case is available in red.
Kees: This company's specialty is custom cases (iPhone 4 and 4S; €38 to €48) printed using a three-dimensional technology that brings together a series of patterns and designs. You can even add your own text, which is worked directly into the design when your case is printed. Kees's cases are available in white, black, grey, red, blue, or pink, and in a variety of materials and textures.
Lastu: The Lastu (iPhone 4 and 4S; €39) is a set (front and back) of stick-on skins made entirely of wood using a special process that makes the material resistant to water and dirt without impacting its natural feel and color. As a bonus, part of the profits from the sale of this case go towards projects that aim to restore lost forests throughout the world. The Lastu is available in oak or walnut, with optional engraving.
Niteize: The Connect (iPhone 4 and 4S; $35) is a case that protects your iPhone using shatterproof, Lexan-polycarbonate construction, while making it easy to carry the phone thanks to a stylish clip. The case comes in solid black or grey, or in translucent clear, pink, lime, blue, smoke, or orange. The base Connect Case package includes the case and belt/pocket clip, but you can also buy a car-mount cradle and a bike-mount cradle.
Opena: The Playa (iPhone 4 and 4S; $30) is in many ways your typical iPhone case: sturdy, elegant, sleek, and available in multiple colors (in this case, black, white, or pink). What's unusual about it is the fact that it sports a very…discrete pocket that can be used to hide away a particular thing or two, as the many puns on the company's Website clearly illustrate.
TAT7: The iPhone Scuba Case (iPhone 4 and 4S; $85) lets you take your handset in places it wasn't meant to be. Waterproof to thirty meters, and designed to withstand all sorts of punishment, this transparent case is great for swimming and snorkelling, but also for activities in the snow or the sand. (via likecool.com)
Toast: The Toast (iPhone 4 and 4S; $25 to $35) is a stick-on skin made of real wood veneer and customized with a variety of motifs and designs that combine cutouts and etchings for some really amazing effects. It's available in several different wood materials, including walnut, bamboo, and ash.
USBFever: The Eggshell Finlandia Series (iPhone 4 and 4S; $18) is a line of tough, polycarbonate shells in a variety of designs and colors that include red, green, purple, blue, yellow, pink, and light blue. Each comes with a complimentary cable-winder stand and a screen protector.
Zagg: The Zagg Sport Leather Skins (iPhone 4 and 4S; $25) are exactly what they sound like: stick-on back skins for your iPhone that sport the logo of your favorite NBA team. The skins are made of genuine leather and feature detail and texture reminiscent of a regulation basketball.
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From top to bottom, the Sutton makes a statement throughout it's unique design. Rich carvings and fine detailing are fit for the most discerning game room. The arched base frame features beautiful inset burl veneer framed by elegant edging. Gentry-styled corners integrate perfectly with very striking and unique legs finished with budding leaf carvings. The stylish multi-routed rails and aprons are solid hardwood and feature Pearlized diamond sights. This table will become a Brunswick trend-setter.
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Many initiatives have been taken in recent years to improve levels of digitalisation in schools. The education ministry develops and maintains the infrastructure for new technologies in the education and research system with support of the Croatian Academic and Research Network (CARNet) and University Computing Center (Srce).
The latest step is CARNet's pilot project e-Schools: establishing a system for developing digitally mature schools, 2015-18. The main e-Schools project will commence in 2019-22.
The main goal of the pilot project is to establish a system for developing digitally mature primary and secondary schools through piloting and evaluating ICT use in education and business processes in 10% of schools. The project foresees developing and/or implementing: a process informatisation system for schools; a digital content repository; a classroom management system; a learning and organisational analytics system; e-laboratories; digital competences for teachers; and many infrastructure enhancements such as the use of sensors and smart controls in schools. Following the pilot, over two school years, a strategy for the implementation of a digitally mature schools system will be developed.
The pilot project value is over EUR 40 million, jointly funded by ESF and ERDF.
School infrastructure development in 2016 included wireless networks in schools, classroom and staff equipment procurement, and development of strategic project documentation and project web pages. Regional education centres were established, and CARNet upgraded its data centres and network. In total, 131 elementary and secondary schools are being modernised through the project and equipment for the school staff is being procured.
Strategic documents such as the Framework for the digital maturity of schools and digital competences framework were developed. They will enable in-depth analyses of the current state of schools' digital maturity, identify areas for improvement and provide an overview of competences related to the application of digital technologies and resources within every workplace in a school.
Many dissemination and training activities have taken place: 275 workshops with over 4 300 participants, webinars attended by 1500 participants, and two large conferences.
Results expected in 2017 are:
- completing equipping schools and regional education centres;
- wireless networks in 145 schools;
- creation and implementation of digital content repository, process informatisation system for school learning, organisational analytics system, digital education contents, and e-reading for mandatory school literature;
- evaluation of the project and digital maturing of schools;
- workshops and webinars, and development of two massive online open courses.
With teachers being the foundation of education and students its primary focus, ensuring teacher support is just as important as developing infrastructure. By developing its human resources along with its infrastructure, services and e-content, Croatia can fully harness the potential of digital age in education.
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A dude ranch vacation in San Antonio is one big adventure. Expect some old-fashioned Western hospitality when you meet the staff—they'll make you a part of their daily lives. Your ranch may or may not provide you with a complimentary ten-gallon hat, but you're about to have a vacation experience like no other. Some ranches put you right to work, letting you join the excitement of a cattle drive or shearing sheep. After a day well-spent, you just might be treated to a hearty dinner under the stars; or, you can eat in your room or in the community areas.
If getting your hands dirty isn't exactly what you had in mind, pick a ranch resort in San Antonio that switches out rugged for luxurious. Go on and take those horseback rides, but when it is time to kick off your spurs, you can kick back in a spa-like bath, flop on plush bedding and order up a delicious meal from room service. Plus, many of these luxury ranch resorts offer outdoor activities that extend past the corral. Spend your days mountain biking, fly fishing or exploring San Antonio.
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As black as the night can get
Everything is safer now
There's always a way to forget
Once you learn to find a way how
In the blur of serenity
Where did everything get lost?
The flowers of naivete
Buried in a layer of frost
The smell of sunshine
I remember sometimes
Thought he had it all before they called his bluff
Found out that his skin just wasn't thick enough
Wanted to go back to how it was before
Thought he lost everything
Then he lost a whole lot more
A fool's devotion
Swallowed up in empty space
The tears of regret
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The smell of sunshine
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Prosecutors on Tuesday filed a notice of intent that they will seek the death penalty in the case of Florida school shooter Nicolas Cruz.
Last week, a Broward County grand jury indicted the 19-year-old Cruz on 17 counts of premeditated murder in the first degree, and 17 counts of attempted murder in the first degree.
Among the factors that motivated prosecutors to file for the death penalty was the fact that Cruz created a risk of death for many people and that his crime was aimed at hindering "any government function or the enforcement of laws" and that the shooting was "especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel."
"The capital felony was a homicide and was committed in a cold, calculated and premeditated manner without any pretense of moral or legal justification."
Cruz has previously signaled through his attorneys that he would be willing to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty. The filing by prosecutors doesn't necessarily mean a plea deal is out of reach for Cruz.
The 19-year-old former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas was arrested shortly after allegedly committing the Valentine's Day killings and fleeing the school on foot. Seventeen students and faculty staff were killed during last month's mass shooting.
The shooting, one of the deadliest school shootings since 2012, re-ignited a conversation about tougher gun laws in the United States with several survivors leading the charge. On Wednesday, March 14, one month after the shooting, students, teachers and allies across the nation plan on participating in a school walkout in solidarity with the survivors of the deadly mass shootings.
Organizers of the walkout are demanding action on tougher laws, including a call for banning assault weapons, requiring universal background checks for gun sales, and a restraining order law that would allow courts to take guns away from anyone who demonstrated warning signs of violent behavior.


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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) A veteran employee of the Kansas secretary of state has retired after working 29 years as a proofreader.
Madeline Cowell finished her tenure with the agency on Thursday, which was also her 86th birthday.
Cowell started with the office in 1983, when she was hired by Secretary of State Jack Brier as a part-time proofreader.
Current Secretary of State Kris Kobach complimented Cowell for her professionalism and attention to detail during her time at the office. Her duties included reading several legal publications produced by the department, including the Kansas Register, the agency's weekly document.
A cake was presented to Cowell with images of the publications she reviewed, each naming a different secretary she served. It also included two books that she wrote.


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SEC Charges Two Bank Executives for Financial Misstatements and Failure to Disclose Probable Loss on Troubled Loan
Washington D.C., Sept. 24, 2013 —
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged two former bank executives at Illinois-based Mercantile Bancorp with failing to recognize in financial statements a probable loss on one of the bank's largest troubled loans.
Former CEO Ted Awerkamp of Amarillo, Texas, and former CFO Michael McGrath of Quincy, Ill., agreed to settle the SEC's charges by paying penalties of $100,000 each and being barred from acting as an officer or director of a publicly traded company.
The SEC alleges that prior to the end of the third quarter in 2010, Awerkamp knew that the borrower in a shared national credit loan for a large residential real estate development to be built in Colorado Springs was unwilling or unable to contribute the necessary funds to complete the project, which served as collateral for the loan. He also knew that the collateral had declined significantly in value. After the third quarter but still weeks before the bank's quarterly report was filed, Awerkamp and McGrath also learned that the borrower missed a loan payment and declared bankruptcy. Based on these and other events, U.S. accounting rules required Mercantile to recognize a $5.28 million loan loss in its third quarter financial statements, yet the bank failed to do so.
"As bank executives, Awerkamp and McGrath had an important responsibility to share critical financial information with their shareholders and auditors," said Robert J. Burson, Associate Director of the SEC's Chicago Regional Office. "Their failure to report a probable loss on one of Mercantile's largest problem loans created a misleading impression of the bank's finances."
According to the SEC's complaint, the failure to report the loan loss caused Mercantile to falsely state that its main subsidiary bank had met certain capital ratio thresholds required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Mercantile also understated its net loss for the quarter and the nine months ending September 30. The bank reported those figures as $7.5 million and $11 million when they were actually at least $12.78 million and $16.28 million. Mercantile also falsely stated that its main subsidiary bank had a net income of $1.8 million for the first nine months of 2010 when it actually had a net loss of at least $3.48 million during that period.
The SEC's complaint charges Mercantile with violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b), 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rules 10b-5, 12b-20, 13a-11 and 13a-13. Awerkamp is charged with violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act and Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 10b-5, 13a-14, 13b2-1 and 13b2-2. He also is charged with aiding and abetting violations of Sections 13(a) and 13(b)(2)(A) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20, 13a-11 and 13a-13. McGrath is charged with violations of Section 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act and Sections 10(b) and 13(b)(5) of the Exchange Act and Rules 10b-5, 13a-14, 13b2-1 and 13b2-2. He also is charged with aiding and abetting violations of Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act and Rules 12b-20 and 13a-13.
Mercantile, Awerkamp, and McGrath consented to the entry of final judgments without admitting or denying the SEC's allegations. In addition to the monetary sanctions and officer-and-director bars against Awerkamp and McGrath, they agreed to be permanently enjoined from future violations of these provisions of the securities laws.
The SEC's investigation was conducted by Jake Schmidt, Timothy T. Tatman, and James A. Davidson of the Chicago office.


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Brooke Mueller -- Back in Rehab for 19th Time
Brooke Mueller Back In Rehab For 19th Time
Brooke Mueller is back in familiar territory -- rehab -- because she now confesses she has a big problem with a powerful drug.
Sources close to Brooke tell TMZ ... Charlie Sheen's ex-wife #3 says she has addiction issues with Adderall -- a psycho-stimulant commonly used for ADD.
TMZ broke the story ... an unresponsive Brooke was rushed to the hospital last week after OD'ing on drugs. Brooke is privately acknowledging she took way too many Adderall pills and it put her in the danger zone.
Brooke --who checked into rehab tonight -- won't bump into any walls in the middle of the night because she knows the facility very well -- she's been there before. She'll be living there for an undetermined period of time.
Brooke's attorney, Yale Galanter, tells TMZ, "Brooke was uncomfortable with the way Adderall was making her behave."
Galanter also insists Brooke had no illegal drugs in her system when she OD'd last week.
Brooke is on probation in Aspen and she is prohibited from consuming alcohol, but Galanter tells us he's confident the low low level of alcohol in her bloodstream would not result in a probation violation.
Galanter adds, "Brooke continues her lifelong battle with drug addiction by taking these steps herself to prevent a further drug relapse."


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U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy has introduced a new version of a bill to rein in the National Security Agency's bulk collection of U.S. phone records in an effort to strengthen legislation that passed the House of Representatives this year.
The new version of Leahy's USA Freedom Act, introduced Tuesday, would ban bulk collection of U.S phone records by the NSA and would prohibit the agency from collecting all the information from a single telecom carrier or from a broad geographic region such as a city or zip code.
Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, introduced the new version of the bill after the House passed a weakened version of the bill in May. The House version of the bill would allow the NSA to continue collect telephone and other records from large groups of people, critics said.
Leahy's new version would require the NSA to use specific selection terms to target its telephone records collection.
The bill would also require the government to issue reports on the number of people targeted in surveillance programs. It would give communications providers options on how to report on the number of surveillance requests they receive, and it would require the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to appoint a panel of special advocates to argue in support of individual privacy and civil liberties during court consideration of surveillance requests.
An "historic" opportunity to rein in the NSA
"If enacted, this bill would represent the most significant reform of government surveillance authorities since Congress passed the USA PATRIOT Act 13 years ago," Leahy said in a floor statement. "This is an historic opportunity, and I am grateful that the bill has the support of the administration, a wide range of privacy and civil liberties groups, and the technology industry."
With Congress leaving for its August break in a few days, it's unclear whether Leahy's bill will pass before election season this fall makes all legislation difficult to move forward.
The NSA's bulk collection of U.S. phone records came to light about a year ago, from leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Several lawmakers have pushed since then to limit the NSA's collection of U.S. phone records.
Several tech trade group and digital rights groups voiced support for the Leahy bill.
The Leahy bill is "a vast improvement over the final House bill," said Ed Black, president and CEO of the Computer and Communications Industry Association. "The Senate USA Freedom Act narrows key loopholes on bulk data collection and offers greater transparency, which is essential for citizens in a free democracy," he added in a statement.
The new Senate bill does not close the so-called back-door loophole allowing the NSA to search its databases for information about U.S. residents, said representatives of the New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute.
However, the Senate bill is a stronger bill for privacy than the House version, said Kevin Bankston, OTI's policy director. The new bill "would go a long way toward stemming the costs of the NSA's spying programs and restoring trust in the American Internet industry, by prohibiting bulk records collection and providing substantially more transparency around the NSA's surveillance programs," he said in a statement.


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Cards Slam Mets
Pete Kozma hit a grand slam and Yadier Molina added a two-run homer, leading Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Mets 11-4 on Tuesday.
Wainwright made his final Grapefruit League start and pitched six solid innings. He allowed two runs and seven hits and struck out three.
Mets starter Jeremy Hefner received a scare in the top of the fourth when he was hit on his pitching elbow by a one-hopper off the bat of Carlos Beltran. Hefner immediately left the game with a bruised right elbow and was listed as day-to-day.
Lucas Duda drove in all four Mets runs with a homer, double and single.


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Happy Birth-Day! Sharon Hope
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Independent and strong-willed, Sagittarius's personalities are all about going off the beaten path. Sagittarius isn't afraid to step away from the pack and is a natural-born leader who goes after what he or she wants, regardless of what other people think. Sagittarius is a born adventurer and loves solo travel and exploration. Sagittarius also loves exploring the inner workings of their minds and loves stretching their horizons through a good book or movie.
Sagittarius is open-hearted, generous, and big-spirited, but Sagittarius is always truthful. Because of this, they may hurt others' feelings or maybe be called out for not having tact or empathy. The latter is not true. With their keen imagination, Sagittarius is adept at putting themselves in another person's shoes—that's why so many Sagittarius are successful actors—but they do not feel the need to beat around the bush or lie. You can trust a Sagittarius to tell you what they really think. You can also trust a Sagittarius, period. Unlike other signs, they won't spill any secrets.
In bed and in relationships, Sags are adventurous and giving, able to adeptly try new things or break down barriers. In bed, Sags love trying new positions, new toys, and making everything an adventure. Yes to the lights on; yes to lovemaking outside. In relationships, Sags will be honest and true to themselves, and that may mean that they will move on from a relationship. If it's not working, it's not working, and a Sagittarius won't stay for the sake of another person's feelings. A Sagittarius will always be honest and in check with their emotions, and a Sagittarius will not engage in emotional blackmail.
Sagittarius is a steadfast friend and a creative thinker; a great person to have on a work team, as they have infectious energy and enthusiasm. They aren't looking for constant feedback and can take a project and run with it. A Sag can also be an adept entrepreneur or CEO. A Sagittarius is smart, capable, and a true trailblazer.
Sagittarius is amazing! Their name says it all:
S for seductive
A for adventurous
G for grateful
I for intelligent
T for trailblazing
T for tenacious adept
A for adept
R for responsible
I for idealistic
U for unparalleled
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Sagittarius Greatest Gifts
Sagittarius is adept at blazing their own paths, and can always go it alone. Sagittarius doesn't need a roadmap, and can easily conceptualize ideas and opportunities that others may not easily "see." Sagittarius doesn't need permission or approval and has a strong sense of self that allows them to always feel sure-footed, even where others may be unsure or insecure.
Sagittarius Greatest Challenges
Sagittarius can sometimes be far too blunt and put their own needs above others. You don't need to veer from your values, but sometimes, a white lie saves all. It can also be helpful to be part of the pack now and then. Sagittarius is so good at doing things independently, but sometimes it can be faster, smarter, and more fun to do things as part of a group.
Sagittarius Secret Weapon
Their independence. Sags don't need other people's approval, opinions, or advice. A Sag loves hanging out with herself and feels like doing things solo can only help her connect more to her deepest self. Sagittarius uses solo time as a much-needed reboot. While an hour stuck in traffic during a car commute could be untenable to anyone else, to a Sag it's a form of self-care.
The 5 Top Reasons to Love Being a Sagittarius
1. Super at home with the world, you're happy with a passport and a backpack — what else do you need?
2. Your mind is an endless labyrinth; you love getting to know yourself and what makes you tick.
3. A born leader, you never worry about what people think. Your ideas are unique, and you don't second-guess yourself.
4. You have a creative vision that's on point and appreciate museums, books, and culture, and pretty effortlessly stay on top—or are involved—with the latest going on in the art world.
5. You're honest. People trust you, respect you, and you never get caught in a web of gossip or lies. You know that anyone could look through the text chains on your phone and you would be in the clear.
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The WZB is planning an international conference on matching markets. The conference "Designing and evaluating matching markets," starting in the morning of June 27, 2019, and ending on June 28, 2019, will take place at the WZB in Berlin. The conference is organized by Inácio Bó (WZB), Dorothea Kübler (WZB), and Lars Ehlers (University of Montreal).
The Berlin Applied Micro Seminar (BAMS) is a weekly seminar, jointly organized by DIW Berlin, Hertie School of Governance, HU Berlin, FU Berlin, TU Berlin, WZB, the Berlin Centre for Consumer Policies (BCCP) and the SFB TRR 190.
The focus of this workshop is a book-in-progress, by Macartan Humphreys (Columbia University/WZB) and Alan Jacobs (University of British Columbia/Hertie School of Governance), on an approach to drawing causal inferences from qualitative and quantitative evidence in a manner guided by theory. Topics to be discussed will include causal models and directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) and their uses for research design, the integration of process tracing with correlational analysis, case selection, and the optimal mix of intensive and extensive investigation.
The WZB is planning an international conference on matching markets. The conference "Matching Markets: Combining Theory and Applications," starting in the morning of July 14, 2016, and ending on July 15, 2016, will take place at the WZB in Berlin. The conference is organized by Inácio Bó (WZB), Rustamdjan Hakimov (WZB) and Dorothea Kübler (WZB).
Matching theory has matured to a point where matching theorists are able to make policy suggestions for real-life markets. The theory is supplemented by experiments and empirical analyses examining how to operate such markets.
Das Mentoringprogramm für Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen der Economic Science Association (ESA) stellt dieses Mal Experimente zur Untersuchung von menschlichem Verhalten in den Mittelpunkt seines Treffens.
Why is it forbidden to sell and buy organs? Why is the exchange of kidneys that leads to many successful transplants allowed in some countries such as the US, but not in others like Germany? Which markets or transactions we allow, affects the choices that people have, and how they may pursue their goals. Kidney exchange would seem needlessly complex if we instead allowed kidneys to be bought and sold; but this is illegal everywhere except in the Islamic Republic of Iran. There are many other transactions that are repugnant or forbidden, and this differs between countries.
The seminar will be followed by a panel discussion. The topic is "Effective RCTs: Achieving the gold standard in empirical social sciences". The three panelists are Esther Duflo (MIT), Raji Jayaraman (ESMT Berlin) and Felix Elwert (University of Wisconsin-Madison and WZB). The discussion is moderated by Dorothea Kübler (WZB).
Deirdre McCloskey is a Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English, and Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Her main contributions are to the economic history of Britain, the quantification of historical inquiry, the rhetoric of economics, the rhetoric of the human sciences, economic methodology, virtue ethics, feminist economics, heterodox economics, the role of mathematics in economic analysis, and the use (and misuse) of significance testing in economics.
In the last 20 years, the study of matching markets has seen great innovations and marked progress. The theory has matured to a point where matching theorists are able to make policy suggestions for real-life markets. The theory is supplemented by experiments examining how to operate such markets. Notable applications are matching markets such as medical labor markets for interns, college admissions procedures, school choice programs, social housing assignments, and kidney exchange programs for patients all over the world.
This two-day conference focuses on field experiments, how they can inform our understanding of economic behavior and what its limitations are. The covered topics include incentives in the workplace, social identity and discrimination, selection issues, and preference anomalies. The aim of this conference is to bring together senior and junior researchers to discuss and present their work.
The workshop is organized jointly by the research centers CIRPÉE
and WZB and will be held in Berlin at the WZB on July 12, 2013. The workshop will start in the morning and will end with a dinner on that day.
The main goal of the workshop is to bring together researchers analyzing ambiguity experimentally and theoretically, preferably in the context of markets.
John E. Roemer (Yale University)
SFB-TR15 Berlin Seminar Series
The Berlin Behavioral Economics Workshop is a half-year joint event between the DIW, ESMT, WZB, and TU Berlin with the aim of fostering the exchange between active researchers in the areas of behavioral and experimental economics. The 2012 workshop is jointly organized by Dorothea Kübler (WZB), Steffen Huck (WZB and UCL), Paul Heidhues (ESMT), Frank Heinemann (TU), Georg Weizsäcker (DIW and UCL) and Radosveta Ivanova-Stenzel (TU).
Charles Bellemare, Sabine Kröger and Dorothea Kübler of Berlin's Social Science Research Center WZB will organize a workshop on "Econometric analysis of experimental data". The workshop will be held in Berlin on August 18 and 19 and aims at promoting the use of sophisticated econometric techniques to analyze experimental data. About a dozen presentations are expected.


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How to Be Safe on New Year's Eve
We're days away from ushering in a new year, and as most, we're planning on celebrating with our friends and family on New Year's Eve. Sometimes we get caught up in the excitement of the holiday and forget how to be safe, from attending a holiday party to being on the road.
Whether you're going out or staying in for New Year's Eve, follow these safety tips so you can ring in the New Year on a good note.
Tips for Going Out
- If you plan on drinking, don't drive! Keep the roads safe by designating a driver or calling a cab or friend for a safe ride home.
- Beware of what you're posting on social media. While its fun to share what you're doing, you are publicly letting others know that you're not home.
- Always be aware of your surroundings and belongings. Only carry what you will need in your purse or wallet for the evening, and go out with a friend or a group.
Tips for Staying In
- If you're hosting, be prepared. Have emergency numbers handy in case something unexpected happens.
- Designate beverages for those attending who are of age and who aren't. Having different colored glasses or labeling items are a visual way for people to remember which is which.
- Be careful with party favors. If you plan on lighting candles or fireworks, ensure they are in an open area where important things are out of the way to avoid fires. At the end of the night, make certain that all flames are out.
All of us at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics hope you found these safety tips helpful in making your New Year's Eve one to remember. We wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!


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2013 Santa Fe Concorso
This is a public gallery of images from the 2013 Santa Fe Concorso covering the Friday, September 27th event and the main main event and awards on Sunday, September 29th at the Las Campanas Club grounds. In addition to viewing images on this website, files may be downloaded (three different sizes) or prints may be ordered (at a substantial discount) simply by clicking on the "buy" button. Please direct any questions to firstname.lastname@example.com. The 2013 Santa Fe Concorso was a world class event. I hope you enjoy the photos.Read More


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Control the elements as you determine the destiny of a future queen! The legacy of the Weather Lord continues as King Victor and Queen Victoria prepare to pass the royal torch to their daughter, Jenny. But before Jenny can rule, she must learn the ropes! That day comes when pirates steal the Great Dragon's golden egg. Help Jenny and her mentor save the day before the beast unleashes the full fury of her wrath!
You will guide Jenny and her workers as they battle pirates, trolls and ice golems and repair the damage these ne'er-do-wells done. As you race to claim an ancient treasure before the buccaneers, you'll also gather resources, remove obstacles and complete quests for peasants and fairies. In this game of unlimited imagination, you'll also search for an ancient artifact with a powerful secret, explore islands in the sky and befriend giant turtles!
The Collector's Edition of Weather Lord: Graduation comes with a treasure trove of bonus materials. From downloadable media to a step-by-step walkthrough to a thrilling bonus chapter, this epic addition to the Weather Lord saga will entertain for hours on end.
- Captivating main quest and bonus chapter
- Earn awards, bonuses and new skills
- Timed or relaxed gameplay
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National MS Society - Georgia
Cause Area
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Location1117 Perimeter Center WestSuite E101Atlanta, GA 30338 United States
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services to people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and fifty-state network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Seeking out and engaging volunteers to the MS cause is at the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. The Society offers three key fundraising activities: The Bike MS, Walk MS and Challenge Walk MS. The Society also engages volunteers to help influence law-makers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as: marketing communications, public relations, corporate and donor development, medical, legal, administrative and organizational expertise.


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Sweetpea's Diaversary: Full Circle
Thursday, April 28, 2011
200 pump site changes
52 cgm site changes
15 trips to the hospital
730 days
Click to read my posts about our FIRST Diaversary...
One Year Ago...
Happy Diaversary
And our Dx Story...
April 27, 2009
That was as far as I got. All HELL broke loose and I haven't been back since.
Sweetpea's diaversary was Wednesday.
We spent it inpatient. At the same hospital where she was diagnosed.
Tuesday night, Sweets had a severe low. She dropped from 500 to 32 to LOW in under 2 hours. She had two seizures. I used the glucagon. We called 911. We thought she wasn't going make it.
It was awful. It was a nightmare. It was the worst day of my life. I have never been more scared.
She's fine... And it's a long story. I'll tell you about it. I promise. I just can't do it now.
For now, the important this is - SHE is fine! (J and I are still pretty shaken up,) Dexcom saved her life. With help from glucagon.
Go hug your babies. No matter how old they are.
And don't forget to enter the awesome giveaway celebrating Sweetpea! Remember that surprise I told you about? Here it is...
I'm picking TWO winners! One to win the necklace charm in the last post and one to win THIS...
And because I've been absent... I'm extending the date of the giveaway! You have until Saturday night (April 30) to enter. I'll announce the winner on Sunday! See this post for rules... and to enter.
So, if you've already entered you're set. If you have not... do it now - but do it HERE!
Good Luck!!
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Idk if you got my fb message. I saw what happened while I was gone. I stopped. I cried. I prayed for you.ReplyDelete
Thank God for dex, and glucagon. I wish I could hug you guys right now! Love you!!
Let Sweatpea know I love her so much!- and you too. when I went to write on your wall the other day HUNDREDS of people had the same idea!!ReplyDelete
WE are all here for YOU. we love you so much, everything you go through and do for your daughter is incredible.
the DOC, and especially me have a tremendous amount of respect for you, Hallie.
Much Love,
Haley <3
Oh gosh...I am sick and crying reading this. I am so sorry this happened, but praise God she is okay. Stupid diabetes...and on her diaversary...uggh. Hang in there. Good job Mama for using the glucagon and getting her the care she needed. Thank God she is okay. Hugs.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I've been unplugged, and this is the 1st I had heard... my heart stopped. I'm so glad to hear she's OK, but this makes me hate diabetes so much. Best to all of you on that end.ReplyDelete
I am in tears and had to share this with my husband, because I know how scary it can be.. We had a similar situation, I will FB message you in private. I am just glad to hear that you are all ok. Sweetpea is ok, but that is no way to have to spend her diaversary. You are so lucky to have caught it with your CGM.ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, I am numb for you right now. Praying for healing and peace for your family. It happens to the most careful and proactive parents and that scares me, to no end. And with that, I'll go check my baby girl's sugar again, even though I just put her to bed.ReplyDelete
Oh Hallie! I had seen a couple of posts, but wasn't sure what had happened. I can't imagine the fear you all must have felt going through all of that! My heart is racing just reading your post. Thank God Sweets is okay! And hopefully you and J will be able to feel more relaxed over the next few days...I just can't imagine though! Hugs to you all!!!ReplyDelete
Oh, Hallie! Thank God Sweetpea is OK. I can't even imagine...what a scary time that must have been. I pray God's peace will flood over you and your family. Wish I could "do" something to help..dinner, coffee, anything. Thoughts and prayers and love will have to do!ReplyDelete
Going to check on Bean right now and give her and Bug kisses on their precious sleeping faces!
Seeing this on FB gave me chills. Reading this post gave me chills. Absolutely terrifying! SO glad she's okay. May you never experience another event like that ever!!! We need a cure!!! Sending love and hugs!!!ReplyDelete
I can only imagine how scary that was. I am praising the Lord with you for her victory over this battle! I'm going to go hug Kelsey right now!ReplyDelete
HUGS & LOVE for Sweet Pea & her amazing parents!ReplyDelete
I am so sorry about what you all went through, but I'm incredibly grateful to hear that SP is doing better!!!
Kelly K
Pleased to hear Sweetpea is on the mend. Best wishes to you all.ReplyDelete
I am glad she is ok. And I am glad you are ok. Ihave been thinking of you and sending you love and prayers.ReplyDelete
Thankful for Dex and Gluc and God...and Sweet's life today. xoxo
Much love, my friend.ReplyDelete
I felt like it was happening to my own child -- COULD NOT SLEEP THAT NIGHT! I was a wreck.......love your girl, love you, *HATE* the fact that this horrible event took place.
I was SO scared for you! So I can't even begin to imagine what you and J went through. I can't even type this without crying. This really shook me, Hallie.ReplyDelete
So thankful that you and Sweetpea had an angel watching out for you that night.
I have prayed and thought about you and your sweet family all week. It just hits so close to home . . . .so terribly frightening. I look forward to reading the detailed report so I can somehow try to gleam bits of wisdom through the tears. Then again, I do not want to read about the detailed report because the reality of the D-monster is heard to look in the eye.ReplyDelete
My heart hurts for you all. :( ((HUGS))ReplyDelete
Hallie, I'm so, so sorry this happened to your precious baby girl. It is my worst nightmare. I can't imagine it. I'm in tears every time I think about it. For her, for you, for all of us. Some days you just have to cry.ReplyDelete
We need a cure.
Love you and that sweet girl.
I am so sorry to hear that, glad everything is okay now.ReplyDelete
My friend, you are one strong momma! I cried when I heard what had happened and I cried again when I read this. I can't even imagine going through what you did. I'm so happy that you have that little sweatpea home again. Please give her a big hug from us.ReplyDelete
I am so glad to hear she is OK. That must have been so scary for both you and her. It's a fear I have of living alone that no one will be there for me. She is so lucky to have you!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness. How horrible. My heart goes out to you and your little sweetpea. I'm so sorry. I'm so glad she is ok.ReplyDelete
I am so behind, this is the first I'm hearing of this. I'm so sorry, how scary for all of you. My heart almost stopped when I read your post.ReplyDelete
I hope SP is feeling better and big HUGS to all of you!
Oh, Hallie-I'm so glad she's okay! I am also behind, sorry. Bless your heart. I'll be praying for you guys-I know God was watching over you, funny how He's shaped like Dex sometimes. ; )ReplyDelete
Sending hugs!! Holly
I'm sitting here bawling...I just can't imagine. I am so sorry and I hope that when I read the whole story I am able to learn from it. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.ReplyDelete
Oh my word, Hallie. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. So glad Sweetpea has you taking care of her.ReplyDelete
I'm keeping you in my prayers. I'm sure you're still so very shaken up.
Love you.....


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At Musikmesse 2015, Modal Electronics has introduced the Modal 008, an 8-voice, 16-VCO and 16-sub-oscillator analog monster synth, scheduled to be released Summer 2015.
The Modal 008 offers 100% analog VCOs, 16 multi-mode filters, two LFOs, fast envelopes, extensive modulation options and more.
- 008 provides eight discrete voices of analog polyphony
- Two 100% analogue VCO's per voice with two sub oscillators, providing sawtooth, triangle, square with PWM and noise. Each of the waveforms can be blended together to provide completely new complex wave shapes
- Flexible 16 multi-mode filter, consisting of traditional modes such as low-pass, band-pass and high-pass as well as more unusual notch, phase and combination modes.
- Filter overdrive enables the sound to be driven to sonic extremes
- A range of classic analogue polysynth features such as oscillator and filter FM bringing amazing sonic power
- Two LFO's, both capable of reaching audio rates with multiple wave shapes and midi sync
- 11 modulation sources with unlimited destinations. Each destination can be set it's own unique depth, a super smooth sample rate of 10kHz and all accessible from the front panel – no menu diving
- 008 features a range of sequencing options – a built in 2 Track, 12 row, 32 step sequencer with 16 dedicated step time editing knobs on the front panel and MIDI sync capabilities. Sequences can also be transposed dynamically while running
- Arpeggiator with a wide range of different modes, including 'hold' mode, enabling arpeggiator-based sequences to be created
- The Modal Electronics Animator, which enables any control parameter on the 008 to be sequenced, enabling very complex filter transisitions, wave form changes and modulation matrix changes to be sequenced
- Ethernet port to connect your 008 to your network and enable updates via the internet (no more midi sysex dumps) and access to the Modal Electronics cloud features
- Two part multi-timbral (bi timbral) allowing splits across the keyboard or stacks to create amazingly complex sounds
- Superb UI, a great departure from the norm of synthesisers, featuring a very high quality 4.3″ screen with wide viewing angle, display is context sensitive where the control parameters of any control knob that is touched by the user, is immediately displayed
- Eight 'quick recall banks' are accessible directly from the front panel, enabling performing musicians to get rid of their set sheets and build set lists of presets, sequences and animations, all quickly accessible from dedicated front panel buttons. Up to ten banks of quick recalls can be created, making live performance a doddle
- Ultra fast (1ms) VCF and VCA envelope generators. VCF-EG is one of the 11 modulation sources that can be freely assigned to any parameter by it's own unique amount
- Four Key Modes – Polyphonic, Monophonic, Unison and Stack
- Very high quality construction, uses a premium FATAR semi-weighted five octave key mechanism with aftertouch
- All voice control parameters are accessible from a well designed and intuitive front panel, that follows a traditional synthesiser work flow
- Combined XLR/TRS sockets for balanced / unbalanced outputs. Further, each of the eight outputs can be brought out individually via a dedicated d-sub socket.
- Optional Digital Output board providing multi voice outputs over USB (Class Compliant) with FX available Q2 2015.
- Two audio inputs enabling audio processing from the VCF onwards plus external MIDI in and out
- XY joystick and Sustain and Expression pedal inputs for performance controls – any control parameter can be assigned to any joystick axis (X+, X-, Y+, Y-) by pressing the dedicated front panel selector button
Pricing and Availability:
Modal Electronics' 008 is expected to begin shipping Summer 2015 at a suggested retail price of $5495 US. For more information, product specs, and dealer locations, check out the Modal Electronics website.