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United States District Court, D. New Mexico
May 5, 2018
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff,v.DARRYL J. GUTIERREZ, Defendant.
C. Anderson United States Attorney Reeve L. Swainston Holland
S. Kastrin Margaret M. Vierbuchen Assistant United States
Attorneys United States Attorney's Office Albuquerque,
New Mexico Attorneys for the Plaintiff
Bowles Bowles Law Firm Albuquerque, New Mexico Attorney for
the Defendant
MATTER comes before the Court on: (i) the Defendant's Pro
Se Notice of Challenge to Jurisdiction, filed May 31, 2016
(Doc. 21)("Motion"); (ii) the Defendant's
Notice of Default, filed July 27, 2016 (Doc.
25)("Default Notice"); (iii) the Defendant's
Notice of Challenge to the Court's Conduct and Memorandum
of Law, filed August 9, 2016 (Doc. 26)("Challenge
Motion"); and (iv) the United State[s'] Motion to
Strike or to Deny Whatever Relief is Requested in Docket
Entries 26 and 27, filed August 12, 2016 (Doc.
28)("United States' Motion"). The Court held
a hearing on August 19, 2016. The primary issues are: (i)
whether the Court has jurisdiction to try Defendant Darryl
Gutierrez for corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the
administration of the internal revenue laws and for lying on
his 2000-2009 tax returns; (ii) whether Gutierrez is a
"taxpayer"; (iii) whether the Court is
disqualified from the case for being a partial decision
maker; (iv) whether the Court must dismiss the case, because
the Court did not respond to the Motion within thirty days;
and (v) whether the Court should strike the Default Notice
and Challenge Motion, because counsel represents Gutierrez,
because those filings are untimely, and because they lack
merit. The Court concludes that the arguments which Gutierrez
asserts bear the hallmarks of traditional, meritless
tax-protestor arguments. "The federal courts are
hostile to such arguments -- frankly, not just to accepting
them, but to even hearing them." United States v.
Rivera, 2015 WL 4042197, at *19 (D.N.M. June 30,
2015)(Browning, J.). Accordingly, the Court denies the
Motion, the requests in the Default Notice, and the requests
in the Challenge Motion. The Court also grants in part and
denies in part the United States' Motion. It concludes
that striking Gutierrez' filings is not warranted, as the
Court stated it would not shut the courthouse door on
Gutierrez. The Court, however, grants the United States'
Motion to the extent that it requests that the Court deny
Gutierrez' requested relief.
Court takes its facts from the Indictment, filed November 5,
2015 (Doc. 2)("Indictment"). The Court does not
set forth these facts as findings or the truth. The Court
recognizes that the Indictment is largely the United
States' version of events and that Gutierrez is presumed
2000 through 2009, Gutierrez filed federal income tax returns
falsely claiming tax refunds in the amount of $173, 526.00.
See Indictment ¶ 1, at 1. Gutierrez, however,
was not entitled to that amount in refund; instead, he owed
$125, 624.00 in federal taxes. See Indictment ¶
1, at 1. Gutierrez also falsified his W-4 forms for many
years claiming exemption from federal income tax withholding.
See Indictment ¶¶ 11-15, at 2-3. In
addition, he lied on his 2000-09 1040 forms by claiming that
he had no wage income even though he earned wages and knew of
those wages. See Indictment at 5-9. From 2011
through 2013, Gutierrez sent various notices to the Internal
Revenue Service stating that he is not liable for income tax
under 26 U.S.C. Subtitle A or for the penalties assessed
against him, because he is not a "taxpayer."
Indictment ¶¶ 19-25, at 4-5.
November 5, 2015, the Grand Jury returned an eleven-count
indictment against Gutierrez. See Indictment at 1-9.
On December 2, 2015, Gutierrez was arrested and arraigned
before the Honorable Steven C. Yarbrough, United States
Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the
District of New Mexico. See Clerk's Minutes
before Magistrate Judge Steven C. Yarbrough at 1, filed
December 2, 2015 (Doc. 5). On February 8, 2016, the Court
held a status conference in which Gutierrez mentioned the
possibility that he might raise motions that his counsel
would not join, and the Court stated that it would not close
the courthouse door on Gutierrez. See Clerk's
Minutes Before District Judge James O. Browning, at 1-2,
filed February 8, 2016 (Doc. 17); Motion ¶ 4, at 2.
The Motion.
Motion raises a variety of arguments of which the general
theme is that the Court has no power over Mr. Gutierrez.
See Notice of Challenge to Jurisdiction at 2, filed
May 31, 2016 (Doc. 21-1)("Motion
Mem.").[1] For example, he asserts: "The
Constitution fixed jurisdiction limit[s] for Congress to
exercise legislative jurisdiction only
within the exterior borders of District of Columbia,
herein 'D.C.'. Gutierrez demands the Court provide
incontrovertible, lawfully gathered, admissible
evidence of claimed authority to arbitrarily
enlarge its Constitution[ally] fixed
jurisdiction limit beyond the exterior borders of
D.C." Motion Mem. at 2 (emphasis in original). See
id. at 3. He also contends that the Court has no
jurisdiction "within [the] New Mexico Republic,
particularly within Santa Fe County
borders." Motion Mem. at 2 (emphasis in
from the general theme, he also asserts that the Court has no
power over him, because he is a sovereign citizen not subject
to the Court's jurisdiction. See Motion Mem. at
3. According to Gutierrez, in the Treaty of Paris of 1783,
"King George III . . . recognized for posterity this
victorious body of American People, of which Gutierrez'
ancestor was a member, were, and are sovereigns
equal with the King himself." Motion Mem.
at 3 (emphasis in original).[2] It follows, so
Gutierrez' assertion goes, that he, as a descendant of
one of those Americans, is his own sovereign, so cannot be a
"taxpayer" who owes taxes to the United States.
Motion Mem. at 3. He also contends that, because he is a
sovereign that did not consent to being taxed, the indictment
is invalid. See Motion Mem. at 6-7. Continuing the
theme, he asserts that, pursuant to Penhallow v.
Doane's Administration, 3 U.S. 54 (1795), the Court
cannot "interface with" him, as he is not
"an artificial person, " so the United States
cannot indict him. Motion Mem. at 5 (purporting to quote
Penhallow v. Doane's Administration, 3 U.S. 54
(1795)("[E]very government is an artificial person and
can only interface with another artificial
from the purported jurisdictional issues, Gutierrez also
argues that the Court cannot lawfully serve as a judge,
because the Court has a pecuniary interest in the case.
See Motion Mem. at 7 (citing 18 U.S.C. § 208;
28 U.S.C. §§ 144, 455). He also contends that,
because the tax laws at issue have no implementing regulation
published in the Federal Register, he cannot be indicted for
violating those laws. See Motion Mem. at 4.
Gutierrez had an attorney for every stage of the proceeding,
Gutierrez filed the Motion without counsel joining it.
See Motion ¶ 5, at 2. Gutierrez subsequently
filed a Notice of Correction to Court Filed Defendant's
Pro Se Challenge to Jurisdiction at 1, filed June 27, 2016
(Doc. 22)("Correction Notice"), in which he
notifies the Court that, contrary to the Motion's
labeling that his motion was filed pro se, he "is
NOT pro se." Correction
Notice at 4 (emphasis in original). In the Correction Notice,
John Butcher, Gutierrez' appointed Assistant Federal
Public Defender, noted that he had used the term "pro
se, " because pro se seemed the most accurate of the
available CM/ECF labels, as Mr. Butcher needed to show that
he was not joining the Motion. Correction Notice at 2.
The Response.
United States responds that the Motion is a frivolous tax
protestor motion, so the Court should dismiss it out of hand.
See United State[s'] Response to Defendant's
Pro Se Notice of Challenge to Jurisdiction at 1-2, filed July
14, 2016 (Doc. 23)("Response"). In support of
that contention, it notes that the Motion Mem. and its
exhibits "appear to have been obtained from a tax
protestor website called Sovereignty Education and Defense
Ministry." Response at 1 n.1. Although the United
States argues that it need not respond to Gutierrez'
arguments to prevail, it contends that those arguments fail
on their own terms and also under D.N.M. L.R.-47.7.
See Response at 2.
the United States argues that the Court has jurisdiction.
See Response at 3. According to the United States,
Gutierrez ignores both 18 U.S.C. § 3231, which vests the
federal district courts with jurisdiction over all offenses
against the United States, and the Constitution of the United
States of America, which empowers Congress to define and
punish crimes "irrespective of where they are
committed, " and to "create and provide for the
administration of an income tax." Response at 4 (citing
United States v. Collins, 920 F.2d 619, 629 (10th
Cir. 1990)). The United States concludes that, because
Congress imposed criminal sanctions for Gutierrez'
purported conduct under 26 U.S.C. § 7201, and because
Congress lawfully did so pursuant to its constitutional
powers, the Court has jurisdiction over the case pursuant to
18 U.S.C. § 3231. See Response at 4 (citing
Lonsdale v. United States, 919 F.2d 1440, 1448 (10th
Cir. 1990)).
the United States argues that the Court has jurisdiction,
notwithstanding Gutierrez' arguments that he is not
subject to federal taxation as a sovereign or as a New Mexico
citizen. See Response at 4-5. The United States does
not grapple with this argument substantively, but asserts
that it fails, because it is one of the twelve tax protestor
arguments that the United States Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit dismisses out of hand. See Response at
5 (citing Lonsdale v. United States, 919 F.2d at
the United States argues that Gutierrez did not need to
consent to or contract with the United States for the United
States to tax him. See Response at 6. It contends
that consent is unnecessary, because several laws on the
books require individuals to file tax returns or be subject
to criminal penalties. See Response at 6 (citing 26
U.S.C. §§ 1, 6012, 6301-07, 7201-17). It follows,
according to the United States, that Gutierrez' lack of
consent does not affect the indictment. See Response
at 4.
the United States argues that, contrary to Gutierrez'
contentions, the criminal statutes at issue do not need
implementing regulations for the United States to charge
Gutierrez. See Response at 7. To support that
proposition, the United States argues that 44 U.S.C. §
1505(a) does not require implementing regulations "for
each section of the United States Code." Response at 7.
It adds that the Tenth Circuit has recognized this argument
as another frivolous tax protestor argument. See
Response at 7 (citing Lonsdale v. United States, 919
F.2d at 1447). The United States concludes that the
Court's jurisdiction is proper, and that Gutierrez'
other arguments lack merit, so the Court should deny the
The Reply.
Gutierrez replies. See Alleged Defendant Replies to
United States' Response at 1, filed July 27, 2016 (Doc.
24-1)("Reply").[4] Unlike the Motion, the
Reply lacks a uniting theme, and its desultory approach in
refuting the United States' arguments is more of a
shotgun spray than a targeted assault. See Reply at
1-7. The Court attempts to capture all of Gutierrez'
arguments below.
maintains that the Court lacks jurisdiction, because the
Constitution limits the Court's jurisdiction.
See Reply at 1. He also avers that the United States
violated the Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. §§
2201-02, because it "arbitrarily changed Gutierrez'
declared status as a nontaxpayer to a tax protestor."
Reply at 3. Gutierrez adds that the case raises political
questions beyond the Court's jurisdiction. See
Reply at 3-4. He argues that the Court cannot label his
arguments frivolous without "a separate pleading and
trial on the matter of being frivolous." Reply at 4. It
follows, according to Gutierrez, that the Court would violate
due process if it labeled his arguments frivolous and that it
would also present a conflict of interest. See Reply
at 4.
also argues that the United States "cited irrelevant
case law" when it cited Tenth Circuit precedent,
because the Court is an Article IV legislative court, which
"can only rule on what Congress says that [it] can rule
on." Reply at 3. See id. at 5. Gutierrez also
accuses the United States of spewing political propaganda by
citing Tenth Circuit caselaw. See Reply at 3
("[The] United States abus[es] irrelevant case law as a
means of [disseminating] political propaganda.");
id. at 4 ("[The] United States is: . . .
abusing federal case law and stare decisis as
political propaganda that is irrelevant.");
id. ("[The] United States is: . . . [t]rying
to deceive the audience that [is] the target of such
propaganda in order to deprive them of [c]onstitutionally
protected rights to life, liberty, and property.").
concludes his Reply by arguing generally that the United
States fails to refute his arguments. See Reply at
5-7. Specifically, he contends that the United States does
not demonstrate that he consents to jurisdiction or consents
to being taxed, nor does the United States demonstrate that
he is not a sovereign. See Reply at 5-6. He also
argues that the United States does not present evidence to
support the indictment. See Reply at 6. He adds that
the United States does not refute any of the caselaw he
cites. See Reply at 7. Finally, Gutierrez argues
that the United States does not refute his contention that
the Court has a pecuniary interest in the proceeding.
See Reply at 7 ("[T]hereby its silence
admits the Court is judicially
unsanitary.")(emphasis in original).
Default Notice.
subsequently files the Notice of Default, in which he argues
that, because the Court did not respond to his Motion within
thirty days, the Court admits that: (i) it lacks
jurisdiction; (ii) Gutierrez is a sovereign; (iii) Gutierrez
is a nontaxpayer; (iv) Gutierrez did not consent to being
taxed; (v) Gutierrez has no tax liability; (vi) the
indictment is invalid; and (vii) the Court has a pecuniary
interest, or, as Gutierrez phrases it, "the Court is
not judicially sanitary."
Notice of Default at 2-3 (emphasis in original). He concludes
that the Court and the United States, by continuing to hold
him, is violating the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States of America, and the Court is estopped from
challenging anything in the Motion. See Notice of
Default at 3. Thus, according to Gutierrez, the Court must
dismiss the Indictment with prejudice. See Notice of
Default at 3.
Challenge Motion.
also files the Challenge Motion, which raises many of the
same arguments already mentioned. See Notice of
Challenge to the Court's Conduct at 3-4, filed August 9,
2016 (Doc. 26-1)("Challenge Motion Notice");
Memorandum of Law at 2-7, filed August 9, 2016 (Doc.
26-2)("Challenge Motion Mem.").[5] The Court
details only those arguments that diverge from Gutierrez'
prior filings.
Gutierrez argues that Damon P. Martinez, former United States
Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Assistant United
States Attorneys ("AUSA") Reeve Swainston and
Margaret M. Vierbuchen -- the AUSAs prosecuting the case --
violated the United States Attorneys' Manual.
See Challenge Motion Notice at 5-7; Challenge Motion
Mem. at 12-16. This argument's general thrust is that the
United States Attorneys' Manual requires the United
States to let the grand jurors know all of Gutierrez'
arguments -- e.g., that Gutierrez is a sovereign -- before
the grand jurors may return an indictment. See
Challenge Motion Notice at 5-7; Challenge Motion Mem. at
12-16. Second, Gutierrez appears to assert a freeform due
process argument that the United States is depriving him of
property without process by prosecuting him for tax crimes.
See Challenge Motion Notice at 6-7 ("Give me
Liberty or give me death.")(emphasis omitted);
Challenge Motion Mem. at 16-17. Accordingly, Gutierrez
requests that the Court dismiss the indictment. See
Challenge Motion Mem. at 17.
The United States' Motion.
United States argues that the Court should strike or deny the
requests in the Default Notice and the Challenge Motion,
because: (i) Gutierrez filed those documents without his
counsel joining them; (ii) those documents are untimely;
(iii) and they lack merit. See United States'
Motion at 1. First, the United States asserts that, while
Gutierrez has the right to represent himself, he does not
have a right to hybrid representation where his counsel files
some motions and Gutierrez files others. See United
States' Motion at 1 (citing United States v.
Hill, 526 F.2d 1019, 1025 (10th Cir. 1975)). It follows,
according to the United States, that the Court should strike
or deny the requests in the Default Notice and Challenge
Motion, because Gutierrez has counsel, and his counsel has
not joined those motions. See United States'
Motion at 1-2. The United States next asserts that the Court
must dismiss the Default Notice and the Challenge Motion,
because they are untimely under the Court's scheduling
order. See United States' Motion at 2. The
United States also argues that the Court should dismiss the
Default Notice and the Challenge Motion, because they are
frivolous tax protestor arguments. See United
States' Motion at 2-3.
The Hearing.
Court held a hearing on August 19, 2016. See
Transcript of Motion Proceedings at 2:1-2 (taken August 19,
2016)(Court), filed September 16, 2016 (Doc.
34)("Tr."). On the Motion, Gutierrez asserted
succinctly that "from the record before you, it has not
been proven that jurisdiction has been properly given to the
Court to proceed" and had nothing more to say. Tr.
3:23-4:1 (Gutierrez). The United States, similarly, remained
brief, and rested on its written filings. See Tr.
4:9-11 (Vierbuchen). The Court orally denied Gutierrez'
challenge to its jurisdiction, noting that it had seen
similar arguments and that the Tenth Circuit's decisions
on these arguments bind it. See Tr. at 4:12-5:10
(Court). Turning to the Default Notice, Gutierrez had nothing
further to say except requesting that the Court publish its
findings of fact and conclusions of law. See Tr. at
5:20-24 (Gutierrez). He requested the same work for the
Challenge Motion. See Tr. at 7:19-21 (Gutierrez).
The United States rested its arguments again on the
briefings. See Tr. at 6:21-7:3 (Vierbuchen). The
Court agreed to write an opinion for Gutierrez. See
Tr. at 5:25-6:12 (Court); id. at 7:4-25 (Court,
to the United States' Motion, the United States rested on
its briefing. See Tr. at 9:11 (Vierbuchen);
id. at 10:22 (Vierbuchen). Gutierrez made four quick
arguments. See Tr. at 9:16-10:17 (Gutierrez). First,
he contended that the United States represents that he
submitted this argument pro se; he argued that, instead, he
submits them "sui juris, " so the United States
argument is "irrelevant." Tr. at 9:17-21
(Gutierrez). Second, he argued that his Motion, the Default
Notice, and the Challenge Motion are timely, because
challenges to jurisdiction can be made at any time.
See Tr. at 9:22-25 (Gutierrez). Third, he contended
that his arguments are not frivolous and that, contrary to
the United States' assertions, he cites authority,
because he cited the Supreme Court of the United States and
the Constitution. See Tr. at 10:2-11 (Gutierrez).
Finally, he contended that the United States misconstrues the
relief he requests; the only relief he requests is
"justice." Tr. at 10:14-17 (Gutierrez). The Court
subsequently granted the United States' Motion in part
and denied it in part. See Tr. at 8:16-9:8 (Court);
id. at 10:23-11:8 (Court). It denied the United
States' Motion to the extent that it requested the Court
to strike the Default Notice and the Challenge Motion,
because the Court had told Gutierrez that it
"wouldn't shut the courthouse door" on
Gutierrez' motions filed separately from his counsel, and
because the Court had to always be mindful of its
jurisdiction. Tr. at 8:16-9:5 (Court); id. at
10:23-11:3. It granted the United States' Motion,
however, to the extent that the United States requests that
the Court deny Gutierrez relief. See Tr. at 9:3-8
(Court); id. at 11:5-6 (Court). The Court told
Gutierrez it would also write an opinion on this issue.
See Tr. at 11:6-8 (Court).
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Zipdrug's current iteration, according to Stu Libby, founder and CEO, is to align * http://pharmaceuticalcommerce.com/latest-news/ zipdrug-from-the-pharmacist-to-the-patient-via-alocal-courier/ closely with health plans to accomplish three goals: better adherence, cost savings for patients, and a better patient-care experience (valuable to both Zipdrug and to its health-plan partners). Health plans want better adherence in pursuit of the goal of lower overall healthcare costs; they also want to differentiate themselves, throug h better patient satisfaction, from the mostly economic issues when comparing one health plan to another. Zipdrug's "medication delivery platform" n ow co n s i s t s o f a m e t h o d o l o g y t o identify which pharmacies can provide a prescription at the lowest copay cost to a patient. Prescriptions are filled much of the time at independent pharmacies who have their own courier service (thus obviating Zipdrug's need for that). The Zipdrug platform can exist as a smartphone app, but Libby notes that the biggest economic advantages currently are for Medicare Advantage (which is of course for the elderly, but who tend not to be hip to the latest apps). Thus, the award from AARP, the retired-persons organization. Libby says that a large part of the company's education over the past year has been in discovering how difficult it is to obtain the best price (on a copay basis) for drugs, and how eager health plans are to provide better patient service. An (undisclosed) partnership with one regional health plan is now in place, and "more are in the pipeline," he says. The company has delivered "hundreds of thousands" of prescriptions over the past year and because it is not doing the courier delivery, can operate essentially wherever a health plan partner does. Quite a menagerie of delivery, dispensing or cost-comparing pharmacy services have popped up over the past couple years, attracting Silicon Valley-type venture capital (presumably on the theory that the business is ripe for disintermediation a la Amazon): Capsule, RobinHealth, PillPack, ScriptDash and others, and many more outside the US. Another prescription support venture, ZappRx, got a $25-million injection of capital in April from Qiming US Healthcare Fund, a Seattle-based firm, and other West Coast investors. Depending on their business model, they can either enhance brick-and-mortar pharmacy, or mail order, or compete with them. Is there a place for pharma in all this? "We see ways in which key stakeholders in drug delivery are misaligned," says Libby, "and this can be changed." Vaccine experts ponder a future supply chain A growing process burden is forcing a modernized approach The latest issue of Vaccine, an Elsevier journal with open-access content, devotes 177 pages to one theme: how today's global vaccine supply chains function, and how they can be improved. Vaccines are notable in that many (but not all) require 2-8°C temperature control-and that stability in out-of-range temperatures can quickly be lost, deactivating the drug. While the bulk of the issue's content is devoted to public-assistance efforts in the developing world, there are notable lessons for anyone operating supply systems for any temperature-controlled drug. Moreover, as four authors from UNICEF point out in a meta-study of recent vaccine projects, one-third of vaccine inventories are exp ose d to b e low-sp e cificat ion temperatures in "wealthier" countries; and an even higher proportion-38%- are overly cooled during shipping. Both of these figures are higher than those seen in less-developed countries, a condition the authors attribute to the possibility of more temperature monitoring activity (i.e., better identification of what had been there all along). Today's vaccine supply chain grew out of efforts that began in the 1960s to address smallpox (a successful eradication eventually) and then polio (an ongoing campaign). Along the way, vaccines were essentially handled in their own supply chain, with refrigerated depots, insulated containers and specialized log istics processes distinct from the range of general healthcare product deliveries. There are now efforts to integrate vaccine shipments with other healthcare products, but at the same time, the volume and types of vaccines have grown by 50% since 2007. (The fact that an increasing number of biopharma drugs also require refrigeration seems to be outside the scope of the studies.) A common figure in the activity is that 40% of the cost of a typical vaccination program is taken up by the vaccines themselves. A 1% reduction in vaccine wastage is estimated to save $50 million by 2020. And, like commercial drug deliveries in some parts of the developed world, temperature monitoring is only a sometimes thing in vaccines in the developing world. In "Gavi-eligible" countries (Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance nonprofit, has selected some 55 underdeveloped countries that meet its application criteria), the state of cold chain equipment is poor: 50% depend on early-generation refrigeration equipment that often freezes vaccines; 20% have little or nothing and another 20% have significant breakdowns, leaving only 10% with the latest technology. McKinsey & Co. has worked with Gavi on a Cold Chain Equipment Optimisation Platform since 2015 to improve this situation. Advances such as using solar direct-drive refrigeration will replace earlier, fuel-burning or "icelined" refrigerators (set up to deal with intermittent electrical power). Electronic temperature-monitoring equipment will also become more widespread. Amgen biosimilars report assesses current risks Reimbursement is just one of the issues facing biosimilar commercialization in the US In conjunction with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting (Denver, Co, March 27-30), Amgen has released the fourth edition of its Trends in Biosimilars Report. The study is a useful compilation of recent research and studies on commercialization and distribution issues but, aside from statements from its editorial board members, does not present new survey data. One of the surprising findings in the report (based on earlier research by the firm Avalere Health) is that, for Medicare patients still in the coverage gap between when full coverage under Medicare Part D kicks in, a biosimilar product can cost the patient more out-of-pocket than the originator drug. The reason: biosimilars are lumped together with generics in Medicare reimbursement policy, which have a less generous schedule for coverage. Other commercial challenges: - Multiple biosimilars of the same reference product will need to be tracked electronically to tie adverse-event reporting (if any) to the appropriate drug, but some hospital recordkeeping systems are not set up to do this. 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by Kathy Wilson, February 11, 2016 in Archive
As a company that is focussed on travel photography and travel writing, we often talk proudly about the great photos and videos we produce. We love to share tales from the road and the breathtaking images that come through our office daily.
We owe much of our success, though to the dedicated team of developers and coders who work tirelessly to ensure our users get the best possible experience.
Studio None, with whom we often work closely recently sent us a fruit hamper thanking us for a great year working on Viewfinder, which is one of our most exciting projects.
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Warner Professor on an Overhaul in K-12 Education in Democrat & Chronicle
A Democrat and Chronicle article on Professor Joanne Larson's new book Radical Equality in Education: Starting Over in U.S. Schooling published March 9, 2014.
"Children have knowledge; they have amazing things they know how to do," Larson said. "We have to bring that into the curriculum."
Professor Julia White was also quoted in the story, shedding light on how the proposed new approach discussed in Larson's book would benefit students with disabilities.
To read the story, "UR Professor: Time to Overhaul U.S. Education System," click here or visit: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/03/08/ur-professor-time-overhaul-us-education-system/6212217/


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Jedis from all over the universe will be gathering at the Walt Disney World Resort when Star Wars™ Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios® May 16-June 15, 2014! This year's events bring over 50 Star Wars characters to the park for Q & A Sessions, a "star"-studded motorcade and autograph signings. Galactic guests will also enjoy the Jedi Training Academy, Behind the Force: Explore the Clone Wars, Star Tours and Padawan Mind Challenge.
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Although most women in India work and contribute to the economy in one form or another, much of their work is not documented or accounted for in official statistics.
Women plow fields and harvest crops while working on farms, women weave and make handicrafts while working in household industries, women sell food and gather wood while working in the informal sector. Additionally, women are traditionally responsible for the daily household chores (e.g., cooking, fetching water, and looking after children). Since Indian culture hinders women's access to jobs in stores, factories and the public sector, the informal sector is particularly important for women. There are estimates that over 90 percent of workingwomen are involved in the informal sector.
Female labour sectors and conditionsThe informal sector includes jobs such as domestic servant, small trader, artisan, or field laborer on a family farm. Most of these jobs are unskilled and low paying and do not provide benefits to the worker. More importantly, however, cultural practices vary from region to region. Though it is a broad generalization, North India tends to be more patriarchal and feudal than South India. Women in northern India have more restrictions placed on their behavior, thereby restricting their access to work. Southern India tends to be more egalitarian, women have relatively more freedom, and women have a more prominent presence in society. Cultural restrictions however are changing, and women are freer to participate in the formal economy, though the shortage of jobs throughout the country contributes to low female employment. But in the recent years, conditions of working women in India have improved considerably. More and more women find themselves in positions of respect and prestige, more and more workplaces are now populated with women who work on equal terms as men. Working is no longer an adjustment, a mere necessity; but a means to self worth and growth.
InjusticeConstruction workers are unskilled and illiterate workers, which make them very vulnerable to exploitation. Being part of an unorganized and fragmented sector their bargaining power is low and they can't easily fight against injustice. Labourers are often not paid minimum wages and even the agreed wages are not paid in time.
About meKristian Bertel (born 1980) is a Danish photographer who is most widely known for his series of Indian images, which started as a long term project on India in 2008. Here he started taking humanitarian pictures of the Indian people and their living conditions. The poverty in the Indian cities, made a big impression on Kristian, where he also documented Indian street children through his pictures.
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Attorney General Bill Barr testified Wednesday that he believes "spying did occur" on the Trump campaign in 2016, as he vowed to review the conduct of the FBI's original Russia probe -- and the focus of a related internal review shifted to the role of a key FBI informant.
"I think spying did occur. The question is whether it was adequately predicated. … I think it's my obligation. Congress is usually very concerned with intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies staying in their proper lane," he testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, while noting that "spying on a political campaign is a big deal."
The comments follow a new report that the Justice Department's internal watchdog also is scrutinizing the role of an FBI informant who contacted members of the Trump campaign during the 2016 election, as part of a broader review of the early stages of the Russia investigation. The New York Times reported that Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz is looking into informant Stefan Halper's work during the Russia probe, as well as his work with the FBI prior to the start of that probe.
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The Russian collusion investigation was started with no evidence of a crime now AG Barr will investigate why the Obama Administration spied on the Trump Campaign. Political Cartoon by A.F. Branco ©2019.


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Around 150 Myanmar children will participate in a one-day football clinic on World Milk Day, 1 June. The event is the first that has been organized by the Embassy of the Netherlands in cooperation with the Myanmar Football Federation and Dutch Lady.
The clinic will be given by football players from the Myanmar national women's football team. Under the joyful guidance of their female role models, the children will be inspired and informed about the importance of good nutrition and exercise, according to a recent statement.
The children are from an orphanage called Full Moon Children Development Family which is located near Bago. They will be transported by bus from their orphanage to the artificial football fields near Thuwanna Stadium. There they will have lunch and welcome the stars of Myanmar's female football team. For two hours, they will enjoy simple training exercises that will be given by the football players of the national football team. After this, there will be a Meet&Greet where the children will have the opportunity to ask questions to football players of the national football team.
The Myanmar national football team has a rich history in women's football. The team was three time runner-up in the Southeast Asian Games, in 1997, 2003, 2005. Myanmar also triumphed twice in the AFF Women's Championship in 2004 and 2007. This year, under the guidance of the Dutch coach Roger Reijners, the team will try to win the 2016 AFF Women's Championship that will be hosted in Mandalay.
The statement notes that while many existing norms discourage women's athletics, the Southeast Asian games that took place in Myanmar in 2013 appeared to have had a positive effect on the view of women in sport. When sport is seen as an issue of national pride, women's performance appears to be more acceptable, their participation can be seen as a patriotic duty. The fact that the 2016 AFF Women's Championship will be hosted in Mandalay can therefore provide a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of exercise and good nutrition for both women and men.
Milk is an important part of a healthy balanced diet and World Milk Day provides the perfect opportunity to spread the word. World Milk Day is an observance that has been held on June 1 since 2001. It was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to celebrate milk as a global food.
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Here is Barack Obama's birth certificate.
There are a LOT of failings of our current President that point to his lack of fitness for the job. His place of birth has never been one of them. The 'Birther' issue has distracted us from highlighting the real problems before this nation. It has given attention to a malignant fringe strata in our body politic, and in so doing has handed our opponents an issue with which to poison Independents against those of us who argue for fiscal sanity and limited government. Because of 'Birthers', our ability to convince the critical middle to align with our point of view is now that that much harder.
The 'Birthers' should, if they have any honor - and any understanding of politics beyond a high-school civics class level - admit they were wrong and then STFU. But if I know them, they won't.
UPDATE: Well, that didn't take long.
27 April 2011
OK, Can We PLEASE Move Onto The Important Things Now?
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I know I'll be able to sleep better tonight. All is well in the world once again.
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011 11:29:00 AM
- Tregonsee said...
Unlike Truthers, there are a few rational Birthers. At least one, from personal experience, who is fully satisfied. His only question, and mine though I was never a Birther, is why they waited so long. There have been several court cases, all dismissed due to lack of standing, which cost the Democrats upwards of $2m. It is hard to figure the cost/benefit of not releasing this.
- Wednesday, April 27, 2011 1:34:00 PM
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Press Release: Nigerians Set To Hold #EndSARS Rally Nationwide On Monday
For a few days the highhandedness, brutality and extrajudicial execution perpetrated by the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) have been the topic of debate amongst Nigerians at home and abroad. We are appalled by the stories told by victims, friends and family members of victims who have recounted experiences of extortion, torture, murder and disappearance of friends and loved ones.
1. To this end, we will be holding a series of peaceful protests around the country on Monday, December 11, 2017, at locations in several cities to call for the immediate dissolution of SARS as a police unit.
#EndSARS: Police Defends SARS – Those Who Want It Scrapped "May Likely Be Armed Robbers"
2. These stories, many supported with pictures and videos, told by thousands of Nigerians about their suffering in the hands of men of the unit show that indeed the unit has outlived its uselessness and has become a menace to the Nigerian society.
3. It is important to state that our protests and the calls for the dissolution of SARS will be situated within the context of the calls for the reform of the Nigerian Police Force. Whilst calling for the scrapping of the unit, we are also calling for greater funding of the police, better training, the provision of better equipment and living quarters, the provision of insurance, the establishment of a stricter code of conduct, the public prosecution and discipline of itinerant police officers, and such other connected matters.
4. Locations around the country where the protests will hold include:
#EndSARS Campaign: Simi, Adekunle Gold, Reekado Banks Share Bitter Stories Of Their Encounter With SARS
Abuja – Unity Fountain
Lagos – Gani-Fawehinmi Park, Ojota
Warri – Enerhen Junction
Jos – Polo Terminus
Port Harcourt – Garrison Junction
Kaduna – Muritala Square
Ibadan – Mokola Junction
Awka – Wetheral/Okigwe Road Roundabout
5. We invite members of the media as well as all Nigerians to join us as we pursue the lofty ideals of a safer, more secure and better policed country for all Nigerians.
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The New York Post Features Ronnie Mund
Everyone's favorite limo driver received his own article in the New York paper
As previously reported, the New York Post did a feature on Ronnie the Limo Driver, and he's seemingly pretty happy with it considering the "hundreds" of retweets on Ronnie's Twitter account (as JD told Howard).
"I did what they asked me to!" Ronnie exploded. "Fuck JD, he's an asshole."
Howard was just annoyed that they even included a photo of him with Ronnie. "I don't care if there's an article about Ronnie – just leave me out of it," he told prospective journalists with peace and love.
Ronnie agreed, but maintained that Howard was the one who urged him to even do the article – a statement Howard took great umbrage with.
Howard recounted how he received a call to see if it would be alright for a piece to be done on Ronnie, to which he responded: "If he wants to do it, it's fine."
With his current attitude Howard assured his limo driver that there'd be "no more articles. No more attention."
Sal came in and told Howard that the article has really gone to Ronnie's head. He recently got a call from a guy in upstate New York who wanted to book him, Ronnie, and Tan Mom for a gig -- and Ronnie told Sal to push him for more money. "Make sure you get a good price because I was just in the Post," Sal remembered Ronnie saying.


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Early College Program With Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Public Schools and Holyoke Community College have established the Early College Program to help make college and career attainment accessible to all students in the community, while specifically serving low-income students, English language learners, students of color, and first-generation college students. The HPS – HCC Early College Program provides both strong academics and extra support to students who are enrolled in high school and college courses. Students complete the program with at least 15 transferable credits for college, having developed the knowledge and skills of persistence, attainment, advocacy, and navigation. Upon graduation from this program, students will be more likely to pursue advanced education leading to success in career and college.
The HPS- HCC early college partnership is a three-year program. The program begins in grade 10, upon successful completion of Freshman Academy coursework. During sophomore year, students enroll in a college readiness acceleration course and a career/technical based college level exploration class that is linked to their academy. Sophomore students in the Early College Program take all classes at Holyoke High School and HCC professors come to the North Campus. As juniors and seniors, students travel to the HCC campus for college coursework. Students earn dual credits at both schools simultaneously.
For the 2018-2019 school year, up to 100 rising sophomores may be admitted to the Early College Program.
Academic and Social Supports
Holyoke Public Schools supports and funds all Early College participants including their tuition, fees, books, and access to transportation. Students must remain in good-standing with the program which includes attendance, effort, and performance.
All Early College participants are required to enroll in the course entitled, "College Readiness Acceleration." This course is designed to support students in accelerating the organizational, time management, and academic skills needed for success in college. The curriculum for the course comes from AVID from the College Board. Students will also have personalized supports through tutoring, online learning, and group activities. The teacher of the College Readiness Acceleration course will serve as an "advisor" to the students during their initial year of the program.
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Ivory Coast Population 2020
Ivory Coast, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a nation in West Africa bordered by Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea, Liberia and the Gulf of Guinea. In 2020, Ivory Coast has an estimated population of 26.38 million, which ranks 53rd in the world.
Ivory Coast Area and Population Density
The last census in Ivory Coast took place in 1998 and found a population of 15.37 million, up from the 6.7 million people in the country at the first census in 1975. Today, Ivory Coast has a population density of 64 people per square kilometer (166/square mile), which ranks 139th in the world.
Largest Cities in Ivory Coast
The largest city is Abidjan, a port city with a population estimated at 4.5 million and a metro population exceeding 5.1 million. Abidjan is the 3rd largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris and Kinshasa, and only Lagos has a larger population in West Africa. The capital of Ivory Coast is Yamoussoukro, which has a population of 355,000, which makes it the country's 4th most populous city.
Ivory Coast Demographics
Ivory Coast is home to many ethnic groups. The largest is the Akan at 42%. Akans are an indigenous ethnic group, but not a racially homogeneous ethnicity. The next largest ethnic groups are the Gur (17.6%), Northern Mandes (16.5%), Krous (11%), Southern Mandes (10%). There are about 30,000 Lebanese and 45,000 French as well. About 4% of the population is non-African, which includes French, Lebanese, Vietnamese and Spanish residents, along with missionaries from the U.S. and Canada.
77% of the population are considered Ivorians, and represent many cultural and linguistic groups. There are around 65 languages spoken in Ivory Coast, but the most common is Dyula, which is spoken by most of the Muslim population.
Ivory Coast Religion, Economy and Politics
The native-born of Ivory Coast are split into Muslim (38.6%), Christian (32.8%) and animist or indigenous religion (28%). Ivory Coast is one of the most economically successful countries in West Africa, and about 20% of its population is workers from neighboring countries Guinea, Burkina Faso and Liberia.
Since 2016, the Ivory Coast has been the fastest growing economy in Africa, with an astonishing annual growth rate of around 8%, which is much higher than the surrounding nations. Even though the country is doing well financially overall, there is extreme wealth inequality and over half of the coast remains in poverty. The growth the Ivory Coast is experiencing is due to the African Development Bank returning to the area in 2014, the building of the HKB bridge to connect the wealthy residential part of the country to the industrial districts, and large investments in the country's energy sector.
Ivory Coast Population History
For many centuries, the Ivory Coast was ruled by one of many Island Empires of the region. The French began to have an interest in exploring the area in the 1600s, but they didn't gain control over the country until the mid-1800s. The French behaved as though their culture was superior to those of the native people and pushed their language and customs on them.
After loyalty from the indigenous people during the Second World War, France granted French citizenship to those under the French rule, further encouraging the people of the Ivory Coast to assimilate. However, they were allowed to become an autonomous nation in 1958. Ivorians have engaged in two civil wars since the turn of the 21st century, killing many of their own, largely over who is power.
Ivory Coast Population Growth
A government survey in 2012 found the country has a fertility rate of 5.0, which is just 3.7 in urban areas like the capital but 6.3 children per woman in the rural areas. Ivory Coast has a life expectancy of 41 for men and 47 for women, with a high infant mortality rate of 118 per 1,000 live births. Ivory Coast is currently growing at a rate of 2.5% per year.
Ivory Coast Population Projections
It is projected that the rate of growth will slow slightly in the Ivory Coast, but the increase in population will still be significant and is expected to nearly double within the next 30 years or so. Current predictions believe that the growth rate will peak at 2.52% by 2020, and will slow down to 2.03% by 2050. During that time, the population is expected to grow from 26,171,750 to 51,375,178. Current projections also have the population at 33,337,306 in 2030 and 41,796,024 in 2040.
Components of Population Change
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|One death every 2 minutes
|One net migrant every 111 minutes
|Net gain of one person every 48 seconds
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Another complaint shat some consumers have is of air pumps that are damaged on their Select Comfort beds. There have been some complaints on the Consumer Affairs internet site about this and that replacement pumps that were sent to them didn't work either. Select Comfort provides a twenty year guarantee on their beds.
If it keeps you from resting then you're beating the function of getting a foam mattress pad. One final thought, why not get a pad for every bed in the house.
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In addition to conserving a lot of money, wooden floorings can typically be made to look a lot nicer. Small accessories such as beading and fringe are another low-cost means to change the appearance of numerous items. You could place it along the edge of racks, lampshades, and hems of drapes to give a totally brand-new appearance. One of the very best means to change the feel of a room is by taking note of the lighting. Using lights around the room certain furniture and locations can be concealed or highlighted to flaunt a specific location. Dimmer switches are also good for bedrooms as the level of light can then be managed.
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Bed coverlets have today become a rage. Not just in homes, these are likewise commonly demanded in the hotel industry. They are offered or provided as bedding sets likewise comprising an entire range of bed linens like bed sheets, pillow cases, bedspread, bed coverlets, quilts or duvets and so on. In such a case, they are all available in a symmetrical designs so as to suit each item. You can likewise go for specific coverlet as well but it should carefully selected so as to suit with the space's decor and other bed sets.
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Having stated so most people does not understand that a bamboo can be turn into really excellent quality cotton. Nowadays linen producers are doing well in producing high-grade items made out of bamboo and make it offered online for easy gain access to.


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Runners and walkers in Richmond can't wait to lace up each week to help give Richmond SPCA dogs a little exercise, love and socialization.
"It's so amazing to see a dog out on a run," said one of the program coordinators Dana Taylor (pictured in center of main photo). "Sometimes their personality completely changes from what you see when you first meet them."
There are about 20 volunteers who take part in the Richmond SPCA Running Buddies program. They meet three times a week, with each person taking 2 or 3 dogs on a 3.1-mile route they've mapped out in the neighborhood around the shelter. Dogs with medical issues will often do half-route walks.
It's an absolute brilliant idea for so many reasons.
"Getting exercise and socialization relaxes them, and you can tell they love it!" said Dana, who is also the director of risk management and patient advocacy for a hospital system in Richmond.
There's also a research component. The volunteers gather crucial information to pass along to potential adopters, which helps lead to fewer dogs being returned to the shelter because of surprise issues popping up.
"We get to know what scares them, how they feel about squirrels, birds, and cats, and how they feel about people on bikes or scooters passing by them – all great info for the new family," said Dana.
Dana has been a running buddy for 5 years. The group meets 3 times a week – Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The have become a beloved part of her week.
"It's very motivating," said Dana. "When you know that a certain dog is waiting for you to go for a run, you're a lot less likely to sleep in. I hate missing my Running Buddies sessions."
The fitness factor is an important aspect for Dana and the other volunteers, but this experience is so much more.
"Running Buddies is a unique opportunity for us to combine our love of running with our love of animals," said Dana. "I'm running with a dog named Hotchner now. He gets so excited when he sees me that I have to get him to sit to enter his kennel. We have a little routine now: he sits, I give him a treat, he gives me "kisses," then I put on his harness and we head out."
The dogs have to be cleared to participate in the program and, given all the benefits it offers, staff members are eager to get their pups accepted. Dana's relationship with the workers at the Richmond SPCA is just one more reason she keeps coming back.
"I have never met a more dedicated group of people who truly love what they do and they really love the animals in their care," said Dana. "We have a great relationship with the staff, they will often approach us to see if a dog has been cleared for Running Buddies because they know he/she needs to exercise. It's really pretty common to walk in and have a kennel tech or adoption counselor greet us with, 'I'm so glad to see you, Chuck really needs his run today!"
The one downfall of taking part in Running Buddies (if you can even call it a downfall) is how often you fall in love.
Dana, who has three rescue dogs of her own, will never forget Altro. As she watched his progress, they bonded.
"Altro and I were introduced because he needed someone willing to work with his issues – anxiety and fear of strangers," explained Dana. "It was thought that he would benefit from Running Buddies. We started to run together and I also did some training with him for about 8 months before he was adopted. During our time together, he blossomed! He became a loving, disciplined, confident dog."
The Running Buddies volunteers try to make sure as many dogs as possible have the same opportunities as Altro.
One-on-one attention. Time away from the kennels. New smells!
"Some have favorite patches of grass to use for back scratches and sunbathing, and they all know which shrubs have been marked," laughed Dana. "With the "high strung" dogs, you can honestly see the tension melt away during those three miles once they get outside in the sunshine and have 30-40 minutes of freedom."
It's a moving concept. Freedom for these deserving dogs as they wait for someone to scoop them up and love them forever. And a special mission for those who make it happen.
"Quite frankly, my time with these dogs is probably what keeps me sane," said Dana. "I'm not sure that I can adequately explain how much I get from this experience – it's more than just exercise and spending time with dogs – you develop relationships with them, and the others who do this."
Fetching Apparel is excited to be partnering with the Richmond SPCA this month. When you shop at www.Fetching-Apparel.com from now through April 30, 40% of profits will go to this dedicated organization. Go get it!


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If you have the opportunity to compare laptops go on a specialized market, compare themwith regard to torsion under pressure, look carefully the size of the cavity and the creaking. Lifting the handset with one hand from the palm rest there should be no push-ups or other problems. You will see that the differences between models are significant. Attention: a well known brand is no guarantee of good quality.
Weak point is the display of some laptops, especially the locking mechanism, which combines the display to the base unit. This part, which is sorely tested over a long period,should be solid. In addition, should prevent the display to prevent damage from bumping into.
If you plan to use your laptop mainly around, this should be provided with a hook closureprecise and safe. Thus the display can be expensive but fragile well closed and protected. A pencil that slips between the display and keyboard may cause serious damage.


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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Two month checkup
Well our little man is two whole months old already. We took Matthew to the doctor for his two-month checkup yesterday, and he did great! He is now 13lb 5oz and nearly 24 inches tall - wow! He did have to get a couple of shots which were NO FUN. His poor little legs were sore yesterday but he slept pretty much non-stop all day. Until around 10pm which was playtime apparently :) But he went down for the night at midnight and slept until 8:00. I'd say this is turning into a trend! Go Matthew!!
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Audi TT scores four stars in Euro NCAP crash test
The 2015 Audi TT has scored a four-star rating in the first Euro NCAP crash tests of 2015 – one star less than buyers have become used to.
The TT performed very well in the adult protection test, with an 81 per cent score. It fared even better in pedestrian protection, with its active bonnet helping it achieve an 82 per cent score.
However, child protection and safety assist systems pegged it back to four stars.
The big issue with child protection was a simple lack of space in the rear to assess Audi's recommended child restraints when the front seats are in the correct position.
Euro NCAP thus carried out separate tests with the front seats moved forward, and found the TT scored maximum points for protection of the three-year dummy.
But, it added, "the rear seats cannot accommodate several categories of child restraint as the upright seating position does not allow for a stable installation".
In the safety assist test, Audi offers stability control as standard, plus optional speed limiters and lane departure warning devices, which was praised by Euro NCAP.
However, the TT doesn't yet offer autonomous emergency braking in city centres (despite this technology being offered on the Volkswagen Up city car). Because of this, it was pegged back to a 64 per cent score in safety assist.
Two other vehicles were tested – the new Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro vans. Both scored three stars.
Audi may now submit the TT for retesting once lane departure systems are available: such an appeal last year helped Renault improve the Megane's downgraded rating from three stars to four.


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- Precise regulation of electric radiators in connection with a Homematic IP Wall Thermostat
- Can be used to extend the wireless range of the radio signal
- Within a security solution, the device automatically switches e.g. indoor sirens or alarm lights as soon as an alarm is triggered
- Comfortable control via Homematic IP app
- Manual operation: Connected devices can be switched on and off also directly on the device
- Easy installation: quickly and without any tools
- Low standby power consumption
- Thanks to the compact design, the pluggable switch does not block the surrounding sockets
- Comfortable and individual voice control (e.g. via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant)
- To enable operation, the device has to be connected with one of the following solutions:
- Homematic IP Access Point with free smartphone app and free cloud service
- Central Control Unit CCU2/CCU3 with local user interface WebUI
- Third-party solutions of partners
The Homematic IP Pluggable Switch is part of the Homematic IP smart home system and offers flexible switching of electrical devices from a remote location. To start up the device, it simply has to be plugged into a socket and added to the Homematic IP system. The compact pluggable switch can be used for controlling an electrical heater or for switching other electrical loads as, for example, a floor lamp. If you want to switch the device on or off directly on-site you can use the integrated push-button on the front side of the pluggable switch.
Within the Homematic IP climate control solution, the pluggable switch operates reliably together with the Homematic IP Wall Thermostat. Thus, if an electrical heater is used, the pluggable switch offers exact regulation of the room temperature.
Despite the high switching capacity of up to 3680 Watt, the switch does not block the surrounding sockets. Due to the low power consumption in standby of less than 0.3 Watt, the pluggable switch can remain plugged into the socket without any problems.


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Where's Waldo? Where's Death?
April 6, 2010
Hosted by Dr. Carole Lieberman
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Episode Description
Why are the headlines so full of death every day? Could it be because our fear of death makes us want to know where it is at every moment? Do we make ourselves crazy-busy to avoid thinking about our own mortality? Today's guest, Damiano De Sano Iocovozzi, author of Sooner or Later: Restoring Sanity To Your End of Life Care, has an interesting point of view - having grown up in a family who owned a funeral home and then become a registered nurse. Sparks may fly today since, as an M.D., Dr. Carole's point of view is a bit different.
Dr. Carole's Couch
Tuesday at 1 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel
Everyday we are bombarded with stories in our newspapers, on television and on the radio that make it seem as though society is spiraling out of control. But just when everything in the world seems insane, Dr. Carole Lieberman creates a sanctuary for sanity. Call or log in to get help making sense of these turbulent times or just for advice from a soothing voice. "Dr. Carole's Couch" broadcasts each Tuesday at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern) on the VoiceAmerica Channel.
Dr. Carole Lieberman
Dr. Carole Lieberman is the psychiatrist the world trusts for help coping with today's times. She is also the preeminent authority on the psychology of show biz and the psychological influence of media. A multiple Emmy award-winner, Dr. Lieberman has spent over a decade analyzing the psychological impact of world events, as a guest and host on all major media outlets. She has appeared on "Oprah", CNN, "Entertainment Tonight, "Good Morning America", "The Today Show", "The O'Reilly Factor", Court TV, the BBC, and numerous other high profile shows. Her work has garnered numerous awards, including those from the Writers Guild of America, City of Los Angeles and the Film Advisory Board. Dr. Carole's latest book, Coping with Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted, a psychological survival guide, has recently been released. She maintains a star-studded practice in Beverly Hills and is listed in numerous Who's Who directories.


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Frame-Straddling-Based Optical Flow
In this study, we propose a novel method for accurate optical flow estimation in real time for both high-speed and low-speed moving objects based on high-frame-rate (HFR) videos. We introduce a frame-straddling function to select several pairs of images with different frame intervals from an HFR image sequence even when the estimated optical flow is required to output at standard video rates (NTSC at 30 fps and PAL at 25 fps).
The frame-straddling function can remarkably improve the measurable range of velocities in optical flow estimation without heavy computation by adaptively selecting a small frame interval for high-speed objects and a large frame interval for low-speed objects. On the basis of the relationship between the frame intervals and the accuracies of the optical flows estimated by the Lucas-Kanade method, we devise a method to determine frame intervals in optical flow estimation and select an optimal frame interval from these intervals according to the amplitude of the estimated optical flow. Our method was implemented using software on a high-speed vision platform, IDP Express. The estimated optical flows were accurately outputted at intervals of 40ms in real time by using three pairs of 512×512 images; these images were selected by frame-straddling a 2000-fps video with intervals of 0.5, 1.5, and 5 ms.
Several experiments were performed for high-speed movements to verify that our method can remarkably improve the measurable range of velocities in optical flow estimation, compared to optical flows estimated for 25-fps videos with the Lucas- Kanade method.
- Lei Chen, Hua Yang, Takeshi Takaki, and Idaku Ishii : Real-Time Optical Flow Estimation Using Multiple Frame-Straddling Intervals, Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol.24, No.4, pp.686-698 (2012)
- Lei Chen, Takeshi Takaki, and Idaku Ishii : Accuracy of Gradient-Based Optical Flow Estimation in High-Frame-Rate Video Analysis, IEICE Transactions on Information and Systems Vol.E95-D, No.4, pp.1130-1141 (2012)
- Lei Chen, Hua Yang, Takeshi Takaki, and Idaku Ishii : Real-Time Frame-Straddling-Based Optical Flow Detection, Proc. IEEE Int. Conf. Robotics and Biomimetics, pp.2447-2452, 2011.


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It's hard to believe I'm already starting my ninth week of the PWK course, it's gone by extremely quickly. I took a few days off at the end of week 7 for some time away in Arizona with my wife, but I've been back at it for a few days now. Here's an update on my progress.
Day 44
- Rooted box #16. Recon, enumeration, and attempted (read: failed) exploitation of #17. It turns out I was using the wrong hammer.
Day 45
- Completed #17. I had been trying to use an exploit that the machine has apparently been patched against, but something related still worked. I did wind up using Metasploit on this one. Also did recon/enumeration of #18 and got admin credentials for a web app.
Day 46
- Completed #18. This machine reinforced that I need more web application experience. I got lucky choosing the final exploit but need to find out how to fingerprint a client browser via XSS. Started scans/recon of #19.
Day 47
- Completed #19. Here I learned some new PHP syntax and feel more confident after quickly noticing how I needed to chain two vulnerabilities together. I decided to go after another "big 4" host for my 20th target and performed initial scans against Sufferance.
I was traveling with my wife on days 48 through 50, we had some time away from the kids and I was able to get rested and came back refreshed. It was a well-timed break. It was a little tough getting motivated right away, but I wanted to finish what I started with Sufferance. Here's a look at my eighth week.
Day 51
- I revisted recon and enumeration against #20, Sufferance. My VPN was being problematic, but I was at least able to identify how I expected to gain my initial foothold.
Day 52
- Completed Sufferance. I actually worked through this one pretty quickly. I got the low privilege shell without too much trouble and found the correct path for privilege escalation, but burned at least an hour for not knowing the right options for compiling a binary.
Day 53
- Started and completed host #21.
Day 54
- Completed initial recon and identified exploitation path for #22. This box was heavily dependent on another lab machine, and was probably the most fun I've had in the lab so far. Thankfully I had already rooted the dependent host, but I did have to get back into it and do a lot more post-exploitation work.
Day 55
- Completed #22. Learned quite a bit about client-side exploits with this one. Started recon/enumeration of #23.
These two weeks were pretty light on lab time since I was out of town, but I feel like I learned quite a bit in a short amount of time and completed some of the more challenging lab machines. I am closing in on my goal of 30 completed machines, and hope to get there in the next few days. I'm now over 100 hours into the lab with a total of 105.5 invested so far.
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