The recent release of Gears 5 may be seen as a return to prominence for the long-running third-person shooter franchise, but The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson said the focus was on evolution. Delivering the keynote address at the Montreal International Game Summit today, Fergusson said the focus for the game was always about introducing Gears to a broader audience.
"Gears is known as being a pretty hardcore franchise," Fergusson said. "I think Gears has the most number of people with tattoos of any game franchise I've seen in my life. And when this is your audience, how you think about expanding that to be a little more mainstream or more approachable is always a challenge."
Fergusson noted that the game was going to get more people trying it than usual just by its day-one inclusion in Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription program.
"Before there was a $60 barrier, where you go, 'Do I want that game?'... But now this little tile was going to light up in their library for millions and millions of people," Fergusson said. "So how do we welcome these people? These are people who maybe have no idea what Gears of War is."
To keep them from bouncing off the game immediately, Fergusson said The Coalition's focus was on inclusive design, expressing fondness for one particular maxim he'd heard: "Unless you consciously include, you will unconsciously exclude."
"If you just do what you're doing without thinking about how to include others, your normal biases are going to kick in and you're going to forget people just because they're not part of your social circle, not part of your demographic," Fergusson said. "You're not thinking about them. It's just a reminder that if you want to include and grow your audience, you have to be very explicit about how you do that."
"If you just do what you're doing without thinking about how to include others, your normal biases are going to kick in"
Another common tenet of inclusive design that Fergusson embraced was the idea of solving problems for one person, and then extending the benefits of that solution to the rest of the player base. There were three specific areas where Fergusson stressed the importance of inclusive design: approachability, accessibility, and diversity.
On approachability, Fergusson pointed to the addition of Jack, a robot support character. Originally, Jack was introduced as a way to add character progression to the game.
"We wanted to add RPG elements to Gears 5 but we didn't want to change the characters," Fergusson said. "The characters are pretty much set in Gears. We didn't want to say, 'Well now she can run faster, or now she can shoot straighter.' We didn't want to put it on the character, so we put it on the robot."
Before long, they began thinking about making Jack playable and opening up a three-player co-operative mode using it. Fergusson said they took inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy, where a second player can use a Wii Remote pointer on the screen to assist Mario by picking up star bits and firing them at enemies.
"As we thought about how we would deal with this from a beginner's perspective, we realized that the best way to deal with things as a beginner is to do everything sort of counter to what is the core of Gears," Fergusson said.
Taking cover is essential in Gears of War, but it means players have to think about how and when they can get around the battlefield safely. Jack just floats above the terrain anyway, so players don't need to worry about it. The team reasoned lining up crosshairs for headshots was another task that might be second-nature to hardcore gamers but difficult for newcomers, so they made Jack's abilities area-of-effect rather than anything requiring pixel-perfect precision.
"So we purposely created this character whose abilities and movement were the exact opposite of what the main game is like, so that it would have a different way of playing," Fergusson said.
"A simple thing like allowing people to change the size of a font in a caption can open a world to a different player"
Fergusson said Jack was appreciated not just by the newcomers, but also by the core Gears crowd, particularly in the game's online co-op Horde mode. He pointed to one player's feedback that playing as Jack in Gears 5 was like being a drummer: "You're always wanted."
"That was a big part of the ecosystem," Fergusson said. "We took something most beginners would play in Jack, and now Jack is wanted. People would welcome a Jack player -- 'Play with us, we need a Jack!' -- so it made it a lot more friendly and welcoming ecosystem."
On the accessibility front, Fergusson noted Microsoft's Games for Everyone initiative and the adaptive controller, but he also talked about the importance of an "inclusive design sprint," a two-day session in which the company brought people with disabilities and subject experts in to consult on the game and give the team feedback on their challenges.
Fergusson said some of the feedback was relatively trivial to incorporate but made a big difference for players. For example, the Gears games have always played a distinctive guitar riff at the end of a combat sequence to let players know they can relax a little, but Gears 5 was the first time the subtitles would reflect that with a "music settles" message for hard of hearing players. Subtitles also now note who's talking, if someone is off-screen, and what emotion they might have in their voice. The game also lets people choose the font size and the background color of the subtitles, and Jack's different set of abilities and movements opened the door to simplified controls that could help some disabled gamers.
Gears 5's suite of accessibility options was enough to garner a perfect six out of six deaf review score from accessibility-minded gaming site Can I Play That? Microsoft included that in the game's accolades trailer, alongside a slew of high scores from mainstream outlets. Fergusson liked the idea of accessibility as a mainstream quality, but acknowledged it isn't yet.
"Even after us, there have been a number of games that have come out that have done it wrong, in terms of text being so small that even I can't read it on a 4K TV of decent size," he said. "There are people who just don't understand that a simple thing like allowing people to change the size of a font in a caption can open a game up, and open a world to a different player. And it's sad that's still happening today, but at least the conversations are happening."
"It's this thick-necked, testosterone-filled, gory shooter that's trying to do all these things that are new and different"
Fergusson's third major focus for inclusive design was diversity. Two months before launch, he said he asked the team in charge of the game's multiplayer banners if they had a rainbow pride banner. They said they planned to get around to it a couple months after launch, but Fergusson pushed them to get it done quicker, reasoning banners would be relatively easy to add. The team consulted with Microsoft's internal GLEAM (Global LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies at Microsoft) team, which said there were actually 19 separate flags representing a variety of marginalized identities. The Coalition included all of those for launch, and plans to add a 20th pride flag in the near future.
"Initially we anticipated this could be a problem for us, because we're a global company, an international company, and the rights of [LGBTQ+] people are not the same throughout the world," Fergusson said. "We were a little bit nervous about what we were supposed to do."
Fergusson said he brought the issue up with his boss, Matt Booty, and his boss' boss, Phil Spencer, saying this was how he wanted to handle the flags. (The biggest concession made for international sensibilities was that the various flags were included listed as "Pride 19 Banner," for example, rather than "Transgender Pride Flag" or whatever specific group the flag was expressing pride about.)
On top of that, The Coalition didn't make the pride flags a point of pride during the game's marketing campaign. Awareness of their existence was instead spread through players spotting them in the game, recognizing them, and posting about them on social media.
"We didn't talk about this ahead of time because that's not for us," Fergusson said. "It's only for people who care about those things. It's their community; it's there if they want."
Ultimately, Fergusson said the great thing about all these changes in the name of approachability, accessibility, and diversity is that they were taking place in something that had traditionally been regarded as a hardcore franchise.
"It's this thick-necked, testosterone-filled, gory shooter that's trying to do all these things that are new and different," Fergusson said. "And it's just because we were trying to be more inclusive of our players because we knew we were going to have this large audience of new players coming in."
And by the metrics available, it appears The Coalition's strategy has paid off.
"Gears 5 was the biggest launch for any Xbox Game Studios game this generation," Fergusson said. "And we think a lot of that has to do with the fact we had such an outreach to different communities and we were trying to be so welcoming to the players out there, saying, 'Please come and try Gears. We know you'll love it.'"
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Exam-Style Questions on Probability Distribution
Problems on Probability Distribution adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams.
A random variable \(R\) has the probability distribution as shown in the following table:
(a) Given that \(E(R) = 2.85\) find \(a\) and \(b\).
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She wins £1 for a green disc, £3 for a blue disc, and £7 for a red disk. The game costs £4 to play.
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THE 750th anniversary of the village of Raslavice in north-east Slovakia was celebrated on the weekend of June 24-26, accompanied by the 43rd year of Šarišské slávnosti piesní a tancov (Šariš Festivities of Songs and Dances). A new CD of a local folklore ensemble, Raslavičan, was also launched during the festivities.
“The already established festivities attract thousands of people each year, also from abroad, and that’s why we wanted to merge them with the [village’s] anniversary celebration,” Anton Lamanec, the mayor of Raslavice, told the TASR newswire. After opening on the evening of June 24, the festivities continued on Saturday with programmes for children, various exhibitions, shows of traditional crafts and historical exhibits.
Various regional folk ensembles performed on Saturday evening, as well as ones from Bratislava, along with the traditional Roma group, Cigánski diabli, and an ensemble from Moldavia. On Sunday, the festivities included a mass and a parade of residents in folk costumes throughout the entire village. Sunday evening’s gala included a performance by a folk group from Romania.
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What is the Case for Inclusion?
This special edition release, the Case for Inclusion@Work, is based on some of the findings of the yet to be published 2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index (full report to come in February 2024). It explores key reasons why inclusion at work is beneficial for both people and business.
The Case for Inclusion@Work
Inclusion is good for our teams
Creating real inclusion at work is much more than a “feel good” exercise – it creates a better work environment that boosts employee wellbeing. Employees who form part of inclusive teams experience several benefits, especially in contrast to employees in non-inclusive teams. A similar trend also happens for inclusive managers and inclusive organisations.
Inclusion is good for performance
The Inclusion@Work Index consistently shows a strong link between inclusion at work and team performance, and this year’s Case for Inclusion@Work is no different. For example, inclusive teams are:
Explore the Case for Inclusion@Work
DCA developed the first Inclusion@Work Index survey in 2017 to map the state of inclusion in the Australian workforce. Since then, DCA has repeated the survey biennially to track workplace inclusion over time. The 2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index report is set to be released in February 2024, but you can explore some of the early findings in the Case for Inclusion@Work.

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According to reports from the offices of Gigafactory Shanghai, a document has been sent to the Chinese government with a production plan for the plant, which states that the company may begin production of a new model as early as next year.
Earlier there were talks that in Germany, the development of a new model for the European local market will also begin, which will be «cheaper» than Model 3. As we can see, the Chinese division of the company worked faster, and probably in a year, a truly People’s Tesla will appear on the market. Also, according to data from Shanghai, the new model will be based on
The announced price of the new model is made possible precisely because of those innovations in the manufacturing process and the battery cell that were presented at #tesla battery day. And why is this not a revolution, when innovations make it possible to create new products, while the cost is not higher, but even lower than the existing options in the class?
It is assumed that
Many of those who vehemently oppose electric mobilization constantly put forward the argument that electric cars are very expensive, they cannot be affordable for an ordinary buyer. But in fact, these words pour into the ears of overly gullible people who are too lazy to look for truthful information. And of course, misinformation peddlers are constantly citing the prices of Tesla electric cars as if there were no other automakers.
But since there are no other brands for opponents of electric vehicles, and they measure everything according to Tesla, it is very remarkable that it is Tesla who knocks out another card from their cheating pens. $ 25,000 for an EV from an industry leader isn’t just great, it’s competitive and will allow the company to find even more buyers, with all the growth implications for the company.
I will assume that Tesla Model 2, after the start of production at the Shanghai Tesla plant, will quickly move to Europe at a plant near Berlin, as soon as it is launched at full production capacity.
And that is great! This is not just great, it will be another blow to the gas-petrol-diesel lobby. Tesla’s electric car will become available to the widest circle of consumers.
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Leave it to our illustrious Board of Education to take books off the shelves rather than get more books on them.
I seem to remember a similar fuss a few years ago regarding Catcher in the Rye, an American classic. A few years before that. Blubber was on the chopping block. What would the Board do with these books if they ever got them banned? Burn them?
They might as well. Besides, television is much less offensive than literature could ever be.
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50 CentsHuntsville to annex prison
State asking for change at Limestone Correctional because of sewer problem
By Sonny Turner
The City of Huntsville will soon annex the Limestone Correctional Facility near Capshaw into its city limits, The News-Courier has learned.
Huntsville City Councilman Glenn Watson confirmed the plan Thursday saying the state has a severe sewer problem at the prison and will ask to
be annexed by Huntsville so the prison can tie on to the sewer system Huntsville already owns and operates near the facility.
Watson said the plan is in place and the annexation will likely be done before the end of the year.
Limestone County Commission Chairman David Seibert said he was unaware of the plan, but said he
intended to check it out.
“1 haven’t heard a word about it," Seibert said. "But I'm going to try and find out something. This is news to me.
"As it stands with annexation if the people petition to be annexed to go into a city like Huntsville, the city has the right to it." said Seibert. "That falls with the legislative delegation. They have been more than willing to work with people in annexation and I’m sure they will be on top of this too.”
Seibert said even though the prison is in Limestone County, the county
receives no benefits from it with the exception of employment. He added the annexation should not cost Limestone County any jobs.
Limestone County Probate Judge Mike Davis, Sheriff Mike Blakely and Limestone Circuit Court Clerk Charles Page said the annexation plan was also news to them, but they added they don't doubt it.
“A lot of my district (District 5) is in Limestone County,” Watson said. “We'll consider annexing more land in
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Judge declines to recuse from Barksdale case
Request to move trial under review
By Karen Middleton
net Limestone County Circuit Court Judge Robert Baker told attorneys for capital murder defendant Farron Barksdale on Thursday that he will not recuse himself from hearing the case.
Barksdale, 29, is charged in the Jan. 2, 2004, ambush style slayings of Athens police officers Sgt. Larry Russell and Officer Tony Mims. Barksdale has a long history of treatment for mental illness and has been diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.
Barksdale’s attorneys, Jake Watson and Robert Tuten, both of Huntsville, filed a motion requesting that Baker recuse himself because the judge, who was at the time a sitting Limestone County district judge, attend-
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Former mayor Bobby Wood dies at 74
By Sonny Turner
com Former Athens Mayor and prominent Limestone County businessman Bobby Wood died Wednesday. He was 74.
Wood, who was mayor from 1980-84, died in South Baldwin Medical Hospital near Foley.
Friends of the former mayor said he had been sick and was receiving dialysis treatments for his kidneys.
"Bobby was proactive and he liked to
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2 dead in 3-car pileup
Three cars collided Thursday in the westbound lanes of U.S. 72 in front of Jimmy Smith Pontiac Buick GMC. Medflight is seen arriving to pick up one of the injured drivers.
Witness says car crossed into oncoming traffic; no one injured in third vehicle
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An eyewitness said she saw a three-car wreck Thursday on U.S. 72 in which two people were killed.
At press time neither victim had been identified, although one was a man and one a woman, according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West.
The man did not have identification on him. West said. The woman was taken by MedFlight to Huntsville Hospital.
The wreck happened around 3 p.m. in front of Jimmy Smith Pontiac Buick GMC.
According to the witness, who asked not to be named, the driver of a two-door Chevrolet Sunbird
was traveling eastbound on U.S. 72 when he veered off of the road into the westbound lanes, striking a four-door Chrysler 300 head on.
The witness said the Chrysler spun around in the roadway and another car, a four-door Chevrolet Cavalier, ran off the roadway to avoid the wreck ahead of him.
"I just got out of my car and ran over here to see if everybody was OK,” she said.
She said a woman was driving the Chrysler 300 and appeared to be unconscious. MedFlight later airlifted the unidentified woman from the scene.
The driver of the Sunbird was transported to the
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Officer helps rescue cow from pool
By Sonny Turner
The call "Officer O” received Wednesday night was one he will never forget and it’s one he will likely joke about when his law enforcement career ends.
Officer O, better known as Tom O’Hara, saved a life too this night — not a human life but that of the four-legged kind.
It was a cow!
The cow apparently got out of a pasture off North Lindsay Lane in Athens sometime late during the day Wednesday and wandered into the back yard of Jack Eddy at 1724 North Lindsay Lane. The cow then stepped on to the tarp that covered the Eddy’s swimming pool and it collapsed. The cow fell into the pool.
“Officer O’Hara and reserve officer Greg Warren responded to the call at 6:40 p.m.,” said Capt. Marty Bruce. "They assisted in extracting the cow from the pool and they
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Prayers for our country
Citizens of Athens and Limestone County turned out Thursday to attend a service at City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. Local church leaders, along with acting Mayor Jimmy Gill, led the ceremony. Above, from left; Janie Lambert, Bob Lambert, Katie Richards and Yvonne Chadrick pray during the ceremony.


Care to see a winner-take-all playoff game Tuesday at one of the world's most famous sports arenas?
You might be in luck!
As of Monday, the average asking price for the Astros-Yankees American League wild-card game at Yankee Stadium was $180.09, according to TiqIQ.com, which monitors secondary ticket market sites.
If that figure holds up, it will be the least expensive ticket in the four-year history of wild-card games. Better yet, the lowest asking price Monday was a mere $52.
Wednesday's National League wild-card game between the Cubs and Pirates in Pittsburgh was averaging $300.41 as of Monday.


Tim Tebow has been out of the NFL since 2015 but that hasn’t dampened the spirit of the 28-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner for a future stint.
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Former NFL player Tim Tebow may not be in the running for any roster spot in the pro football world anytime soon but such has not dampened his spirit. In fact he continues to do another thing he does best, devote his time to Christian work.
Florida senator Marco Rubio has come up with an odd choice to replace the confederate statue and the name that has been mentioned is that of Tim Tebow.


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Pressure vessels are an essential part of many industrial applications, from chemical processing plants to oil refineries. These vessels store substances at high pressures, and their design must account for the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the stored material.
In this article, we will explore what hydrostatic pressure is, how it affects pressure vessel heads and shells, and the calculations used to determine pressure vessel strength.
1. What is Hydrostatic Pressure?
Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid that is at rest due to gravity. The magnitude of the hydrostatic pressure depends on the density of the fluid, the depth below the surface, and the acceleration due to gravity.
In the context of pressure vessels, hydrostatic pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the stored fluid on the walls of the vessel. This pressure can be significant, especially in vessels storing fluids at high temperatures or pressures.
2. Hydrostatic Pressure on Pressure Vessel Heads
The head of a pressure vessel is the component that forms the top of the vessel. It is usually either flat or curved to withstand the pressure exerted by the stored fluid.
When calculating hydrostatic pressure on a pressure vessel head, it's crucial to consider the shape of the head. For example, if the head is hemispherical, the maximum stress will be located around the rim where the curvature is greatest.
The hydrostatic pressure on a pressure vessel head can be calculated using the following formula:
P = (0.433 x H x SG)
where P is the hydrostatic pressure in psi, H is the height of the liquid above the head in feet, and SG is the specific gravity of the fluid.
3. Hydrostatic Pressure on Pressure Vessel Shells
The shell of a pressure vessel is the cylindrical or spherical component that contains the stored fluid. Like pressure vessel heads, pressure vessel shells must be designed to withstand the hydrostatic pressure exerted by the fluid inside.
The hydrostatic pressure on a pressure vessel shell can be calculated using the following formula:
P = (D/2t) x SG x H
where P is the hydrostatic pressure in psi, D is the diameter of the shell in inches, t is the thickness of the shell in inches, SG is the specific gravity of the fluid, and H is the height of the liquid above the centerline of the shell in feet.
Hydrostatic pressure is a critical consideration in pressure vessel design and operation. The pressure exerted by stored fluids can significantly impact the strength and durability of pressure vessel heads and shells, so it's crucial to carefully calculate and consider these factors when designing or operating a pressure vessel.
By understanding the principles of hydrostatic pressure and how it affects pressure vessel components, engineers can select materials and designs that can withstand the forces at play. With proper design and operation, pressure vessels will provide safe, reliable service for years to come.


The 50th post on the Journal of American Greatness originally published in April, 2016.
We’ve received a few ear tweaks along the lines of “How do you like your boy now!?!” Said in a taunting, gloating tone, of course. The occasion being (also of course) Trump’s septimana horribilis plus his rather stinging loss in Wisconsin.
We can only presume that these gloaters are not careful readers—at least not of JAG. We’re not lying or joking when we say that we hold no brief for Trump personally, that (had we the power) we would have chosen a different vehicle for Trumpism, and that we care more about the ideas animating his campaign than about the man himself or even his candidacy.
We can hear some of our friends snickering at the mere mention of the words “Trump” and “ideas” in the same sentence. Laugh all you want, but secure borders, economic nationalism and America-first foreign policy are not merely ideas—they’re better ideas than any other political figure on the right has presented to the American people in at least 20 years. And they’re ideas that speak directly to the most pressing concerns the country faces right now.
All good catechismical conservatives have memorized one line from Reagan’s first inaugural: “government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem.” Does anyone remember the first clause of that sentence? I do! It was “In this present crisis.” In this present crisis.
In other words, Reagan knew something his present-day followers don’t realize or deny: his program was specifically meant to address the problems of his time, not of all times. There could be other crises for which government might be the solution to the problem. Is there a single writer at National Review who understands this?
In our present crisis, an effective government working for the interests of the American nation is essential to securing the border, enforcing laws such as visa overstays and employer sanctions, and rationalizing our out-of-control immigration system. Effective government will be essential for implementing trade and economic policies that benefit the American people and not the Slave Power. Effective government—a national security bureaucracy run by clear-sighted patriots—will also be necessary for the vigorous reassertion of strict considerations of America interests.
But let’s get back to the taunting. Peter Brimelow has pointed out that “Cruz basically has Trump’s positions now. It’s just a question of who you trust.”
“Trust” and “Trump” also no doubt strike our friends as two words that don’t even belong in the same dictionary, much less the same sentence. If so, it would appear that we are being asked to trust two equally untrustworthy vessels to carry these positions. Most conservatives who attack Trump for his inconsistencies ignore, gloss over or deny Cruz’s. Trump’s strike us as less worrisome, more the product of an inexperienced politician and a man used to winging it and winning. Cruz’s flip-flops, on the other hand, seem calculated down to the penny. Beyond this, on all three issues that count, Trump was there first, showed their popularity and power, then Cruz followed. So who is really more likely to follow through?
We couldn’t say whether or not the much-prayed for Trump melt-down is finally upon us. Certainly, his chances of winning the nomination seem more remote than they have in months. Trump still seems to us like a more likely general election winner than Cruz. We’ve seen all the polls. We know. But can you imagine the base-pleasing beauty pageant contestant, that ossified red state ideologue Cruz winning a single state that Romney lost?
If Cruz is the nominee, I at least will vote for him—fat lot of good that will do him, considering where I live. But I would have little to no expectation that he will pursue secure borders, economic nationalism and America-first foreign policy. He may be unpopular with Senators but this hardly constitutes the radical outsider perspective he claims for himself and which the Party and our politics so desperately need. It’s all-too-plausible to envision Cruz, as President, buffaloing the base with fine speeches while Finlandizing back into the arms of the Washington Establishment that rejected him more than a decade ago and for which he is still so plainly in the throes of unrequited love.
Trump may well be the disaster that his detractors say he is: the most unpopular major party nominee since … ever. That’s what the polls say, anyway. But at least he offers the prospect of scrambling the electoral map and realigning the electorate around the pressing issues of our time. Can anyone say that with a straight face about Cruz?
Beyond this, in the memorable words of this Journal’s Mission Statement, what difference, at this point, does it make? Cruz is not going to Save the Constitution. Trump almost certainly won’t either. We’ve explained some of the reasons why. To recap in brief: mass immigration, radical modernity, and the cycle of regimes. All you most opposed to Trump are a big part of the first and second. You’ve not so much as stood athwart history yelling stop as stood beside the left whispering “not quite that fast, OK? Also, we’re not racists! Please like us!”
The agenda—secure borders, economic nationalism and America-first foreign policy—is what matters. We have our doubts whether that—or anything—can save us now. Since nobody has any better ideas, or anything better to do (in the political realm), why not try it? Same-old is a sure loser, electorally and pragmatically.


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In the wake of a recently published article by the Financial Times, the impact of aging populations on the global financial landscape has garnered significant attention. With demographic shifts now exerting immediate effects on sovereign credit profiles, governments worldwide face pressing challenges. This article delves into the financial implications of aging populations, sheds light on the concept of sovereign credit profiles, examines reforms undertaken by the United States and other nations, and highlights promising approaches to tackle these complex challenges. By exploring these key aspects, we aim to provide valuable insights and recommendations for thought leaders and consumers in navigating the evolving landscape of the global financial crisis on aging.
The Global Financial Crisis on Aging:
The global phenomenon of aging populations presents substantial financial challenges for governments around the world. As people live longer and birth rates decline, the proportion of elderly individuals relative to the working-age population is increasing. A study by the European Commission revealed that in Europe, as well as the United States and Japan, the expected share of “aging individuals over 65 will rise from 20 per cent now to 30 per cent by 2050” (FT). This demographic shift puts significant pressure on governments' financial resources, particularly in the areas of pensions and healthcare.
One of the primary challenges stemming from aging populations is the rising cost of pensions. As more individuals retire and fewer young workers enter the labor force, the burden on pension systems intensifies. Governments must allocate a greater portion of their budgets to fulfill pension obligations, and make up for this “shrinking labor force” placing strain on public finances (International Monetary Fund). This situation is further exacerbated by the fact that people are living longer, requiring extended periods of pension support.
In addition to pension costs, healthcare expenses also escalate as populations age. Older individuals typically require more medical attention, long-term care, and support services. Meeting these healthcare needs strains government budgets, especially in countries where healthcare systems are already under strain due to increasing costs and growing demand.
The financial challenges posed by aging populations have been amplified by recent interest rate rises. Central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England, have responded to inflationary pressures by raising interest rates (FT). These rate hikes have increased the cost of borrowing for governments, resulting in higher debt servicing costs. As a result, rating agencies have expressed concerns about the impact of these developments on governments' credit ratings.
Rating agencies, such as Moody's, S&P, and Fitch, have issued warnings that worsening demographics are already affecting governments' credit profiles. Without significant reforms, downgrades in credit ratings are likely to continue. This downgrade would create a detrimental cycle: as credit ratings decline, governments face higher borrowing costs, further straining public finances. The combination of higher fiscal burdens and rising borrowing costs can lead to a precarious financial situation for governments, as only a “percentage point increase in borrowing costs,” is needed to increase debt to “gross domestic product ratios,” for the UK, US, Italy, and Japan by approximately 40-60 percentage points by 2060 (FT).
To break this cycle and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability, sweeping reforms are needed. Governments must address the challenges presented by aging populations through comprehensive measures that encompass pension system reforms, healthcare system improvements, and fiscal policy adjustments. By proactively tackling these challenges, governments can mitigate the negative effects of aging populations on their credit ratings and promote more stable and sustainable financial futures.
Some background: What are Demographics and Sovereign Credit Profiles?
Demographic changes, including the aging population, are no longer considered solely medium- to long-term concerns. They are now exerting immediate effects on sovereign credit profiles, reflecting the accelerated pace at which aging populations are impacting government finances. This shift has significant implications for countries' creditworthiness and their ability to meet financial obligations.
The impact of aging populations on sovereign credit profiles can be attributed to multiple factors. Firstly, there is an increased fiscal burden placed on governments. As the population ages, the demand for pension payments and healthcare services rises. Governments must allocate a larger share of their budgets to fulfill these obligations, which in turn puts pressure on public finances. The increased fiscal burden can lead to higher budget deficits or increased public debt, negatively affecting a country's creditworthiness while citizens face financial concerns in the form of increasing taxes and government revenue (IMF).
Furthermore, aging populations can have an adverse impact on a country's economic growth potential. As the proportion of elderly individuals in the population grows, the size of the working-age population decreases. This demographic shift can lead to a decline in labor supply, potentially affecting productivity levels and overall economic output. Reduced economic growth potential can limit revenue generation for governments through lower tax receipts, further straining their ability to manage fiscal challenges.
The implications for debt sustainability are also a significant concern. Aging populations and the associated fiscal burdens can make it more challenging for governments to manage their debt levels effectively. Higher healthcare and pension costs, coupled with potential revenue constraints, can make it difficult to service existing debt obligations or undertake new borrowing. This can raise concerns among credit rating agencies and investors, potentially leading to credit rating downgrades that increase borrowing costs for governments.
Rating agencies play a critical role in assessing sovereign credit profiles. They evaluate various factors, including the impact of demographic changes, to determine a country's creditworthiness. These factors typically include economic strength, fiscal position, political stability, external position, and institutional strength. Demographic changes, particularly aging populations, have become increasingly important considerations in assessing a country's ability to meet financial obligations and manage its fiscal health.
Status of Major Reforms in the United States Related to the Challenges Posed by Aging Populations: Social Security and Medicare
Despite ongoing discussions, no significant comprehensive reforms to address the long-term financial sustainability of the Social Security program have been enacted as of today. The proposed reforms included adjusting benefit calculations, increasing the retirement age, or modifying cost-of-living adjustments. However, these proposals have encountered challenges and faced resistance due to potential impacts on beneficiaries and concerns about equitable outcomes.
Similarly, no major reforms to Medicare have been implemented as of 2023. Proposed reforms aimed to address the financial pressures and rising healthcare costs associated with Medicare, working to make healthcare more accessible for aging people. These proposals explored options such as adjusting eligibility ages, modifying benefit structures, or introducing cost-saving measures. One action that has gained more traction is the Inflation Reduction Act, which made medications and pharmaceutical drugs much more accessible by regulating their prices and ensuring they do not rise without reason (CMS.gov). However, this act was limited to pharmaceutical drugs, and the complexities of healthcare policy and the political landscape of healthcare have impeded the progress of comprehensive reforms.
Affordable Care Act (ACA): Enacted in 2010, the ACA introduced significant reforms to the healthcare system, including expanding Medicaid insurance coverage and implementing regulations on insurance practices (HealthCare.gov). However, the ACA has faced ongoing debates and legal challenges. As of today, efforts to strengthen or modify the ACA have been discussed, but no major comprehensive reforms have been implemented. The future of healthcare reforms remained subject to political dynamics and potential legislative actions.
Pension and Retirement Savings:
Expanding Retirement Savings Access: Ongoing efforts were being made to expand access to retirement savings programs. The SECURE Act, enacted in 2019, aimed to facilitate employer-sponsored retirement plans, increase access to Multiple Employer Plans (MEPs), and enhance retirement savings options for individuals. While these measures demonstrated positive steps, the effectiveness of expanding access to retirement savings programs would depend on employer participation and individual uptake.
More recently, an updated version of this act has been passed: Secure 2.0. This act has diverse benefits that are expected to alter the world of retirement savings greatly, providing an expansion of automatic enrollment, emergency withdrawals and savings, a higher age of mandatory distributions, and student loan matching (Senate.gov). This act has the potential to advance retirement savings, now it just has to be put in play.
Automatic Enrollment and Portability:
Similar to what is planned with Secure 2.0, various proposals and legislative efforts focused on automatic enrollment in retirement plans to boost participation rates. Discussions also revolved around enhancing portability of retirement savings, allowing individuals to transfer assets between different plans so that they are not lost when they are not forced out of employer plans (CRI Georgetown). These proposals aimed to overcome inertia and make it easier for individuals to save for retirement. However, the implementation and effectiveness of these initiatives would require careful design and coordination among various stakeholders, making it a highly regulated, lengthy process to enact.
Fiscal Policy: Debt and Fiscal Responsibility:
As of today, the US government engaged in ongoing discussions and debates on fiscal responsibility, government debt management, and addressing long-term fiscal challenges. These discussions encompassed topics such as budgetary reforms, deficit reduction, and fiscal sustainability. However, the lack of specific comprehensive reforms enacted by 2023 raised concerns about the pace and effectiveness of addressing long-term fiscal challenges. Those working to more comprehensively reform fiscal policy have spoken for the “Debt Ceiling Reform Act”, but no large action has been taken since these unspecific reforms of 2021 (Boyle.House.gov).
While the US government recognized the importance of fiscal responsibility, the complexities of political dynamics and the balancing of diverse interests have hindered the progress of major comprehensive reforms. Achieving consensus and implementing effective reforms to address the challenges posed by aging populations requires sustained commitment and collaboration among policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
Promising Reforms in Other Countries: Several countries demonstrated promising efforts to tackle the challenges of aging populations
As countries grapple with the challenges posed by aging populations, several nations have demonstrated promising efforts to address these issues. However, it is essential to critically examine the outcomes and potential limitations of these reforms. Here are some examples:
Japan has implemented a variety of reforms to tackle rapid population aging. Efforts to encourage workforce participation among older individuals and explore technological solutions for elderly care are commendable. Specifically, Japan has worked to combat this situation by expanding the working age and demographic of workers, encouraging women and people outside of the 15-64 typical working age range to join the workforce (IMF.org). They have also worked to strengthen the efficiency of their work through technological innovation and artificial intelligence, in an attempt to stimulate their economy despite the imbalance of elderly to working age peoples.
However, the effectiveness of these reforms depends on the willingness of employers to retain and hire older workers and the consequences of technological automation, as well as the availability and accessibility of appropriate care services. Continued evaluation and adaptation of these measures will be crucial to ensure their long-term success.
Sweden's comprehensive pension system reforms, such as adjusting retirement ages and linking benefits to life expectancy, aim to address the sustainability of the pension system. A specific program that Sweden has instilled is their public old-age pension system, where anyone “who has worked or lived in Sweden and consists of an earnings-related component based on notional accounts,” is covered and receives pension (Europe.Eu).
While these reforms promote fairness and align benefits with demographic realities, there may be challenges associated with longer working lives and potential disparities in life expectancy across different socioeconomic groups. Monitoring the impact of these reforms on retirement outcomes and ensuring equitable outcomes will be essential.
Singapore's emphasis on individual responsibility through mandatory pension contributions and active aging initiatives is noteworthy. These measures encourage personal savings and healthy aging so that individuals are prepared for the cost of care they face while aging. However, it is important to ensure that mandatory contributions are affordable for all income groups and that support systems are in place for individuals facing financial constraints. Additionally, the success of active aging initiatives depends on access to quality healthcare, lifelong learning opportunities, and inclusive employment practices.
Australia's retirement income system reforms, including increasing compulsory contributions and enhancing income options, demonstrate a commitment to improving retirement outcomes. Australia’s largest efforts are its Superannuation and retirement incomes, guaranteeing a “three pillar” structure providing Australian citizens with age pension, compulsory superannuation savings, and private savings within and outside of the superannuation system (Parliament of Australia).
However, the impact of these reforms on income adequacy and retirement security needs ongoing evaluation. Consideration should be given to the potential impact on lower-income individuals, as higher contribution rates may disproportionately affect their immediate financial well-being.
The Netherlands' shift from defined benefit to defined contribution pension plans and focus on active aging policies reflect a proactive approach. However, the move to defined contribution plans introduces greater individual responsibility and investment risks. Ensuring that individuals have the necessary financial literacy and access to appropriate investment options is critical. Additionally, active aging policies should address societal attitudes and structural barriers to create inclusive opportunities for older individuals.
In assessing these promising reforms, it is important to recognize that the effectiveness and outcomes may vary depending on each country's specific context, cultural norms, and socioeconomic factors. Continual monitoring, evaluation, and adaptation are vital to address any unintended consequences and ensure the equitable distribution of benefits among different segments of the population.
International collaboration and sharing of best practices can offer valuable insights for countries seeking to navigate the challenges of aging populations. By critically analyzing and learning from these reforms, countries can develop more tailored strategies to meet the evolving needs of their aging populations and build sustainable, inclusive societies for the future.
Beyond Retirement Systems, Healthcare Frameworks, and Fiscal Policies: Additional Considerations for Addressing the Challenges of aging Populations
While retirement systems, healthcare frameworks, and fiscal policies are crucial aspects of addressing the challenges posed by aging populations, there are other important topics that governments should consider. These additional considerations can enhance long-term fiscal sustainability and ensure the well-being of aging populations. This section explores key areas that warrant attention alongside the core focus areas.
Lifelong Learning and Skills Development:
Promoting lifelong learning and skills development among older individuals is vital for maintaining their employability and productive engagement. Governments can support initiatives that provide training opportunities, skill enhancement programs, and flexible employment options tailored to the needs and capacities of older workers. This approach helps foster active aging, reduces dependency on social support systems, and enhances the contribution of older individuals to society and the economy.
Fostering intergenerational solidarity is essential for addressing the challenges of aging populations. Encouraging cooperation and mutual support between different age groups can help alleviate the burden on public finances. Governments can facilitate intergenerational programs, such as mentorship initiatives, community projects, and intergenerational care centers, that foster connections and strengthen social cohesion. This approach encourages the sharing of knowledge, resources, and experiences, benefiting both older and younger generations.
Technology and Innovation:
Embracing technology and innovation plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges of aging populations. Governments should invest in technological solutions that enhance healthcare delivery, lifestyle, and facilitate social connectivity for older individuals. This includes telemedicine, assistive technologies, smart homes, and digital platforms that offer access to services, information, and social engagement.
Technology is known to have the capability to “enable independent living,” in aging adults (World Economic Forum). This can inspire habits that will help aging people to work on their own, and it can combat the overarching challenges of an aging population. Encouraging digital literacy and bridging the digital divide among older populations are also important considerations.
Age-Friendly Infrastructure and Built Environment:
Creating age-friendly infrastructure and a built environment that accommodates the needs of older individuals is essential. Governments can prioritize urban planning and design that promotes accessibility, safety, and social inclusion. This involves ensuring barrier-free transportation, pedestrian-friendly spaces, age-friendly housing options, and access to community facilities and services. By creating environments that support active aging and enable independent living, governments can enhance the well-being and quality of life for older populations.
Social Protection and Safety Nets:
Robust social protection systems and safety nets are crucial to support vulnerable older individuals and ensure their financial security. Governments should strengthen social safety net programs, such as targeted welfare assistance, affordable healthcare coverage, and long-term care support. These measures help mitigate income disparities, alleviate poverty risks, and provide a safety net for those with limited financial resources or inadequate family support.
Governments worldwide face the urgent need to address the challenges posed by aging populations to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Reforms in retirement systems, healthcare frameworks, fiscal policies, and additional areas of focus are essential for navigating these complexities and establishing sustainable financial futures.
As explored in The Financial Times’ recent article: “Ageing populations ‘already hitting’ governments’ credit ratings”, rising pension and healthcare costs are key challenges associated with aging populations. Reforms must adapt retirement systems by adjusting retirement ages, benefit calculations, and eligibility criteria. Healthcare frameworks require investments in infrastructure, long-term care facilities, and tailored support services for older individuals. Additionally, considering areas like lifelong learning, intergenerational solidarity, technology and innovation, age-friendly infrastructure, and social protection systems is crucial.
Governments must adopt a holistic approach by learning from successful reforms, sharing best practices, and collaborating internationally. Ongoing evaluation and monitoring of reforms are vital for continued effectiveness and necessary adjustments as circumstances evolve.
In conclusion, addressing the challenges of aging populations requires comprehensive reforms in retirement systems, healthcare frameworks, fiscal policies, and additional areas of focus. By combining these efforts, governments can navigate the complexities, empower older individuals, and establish sustainable financial futures for their citizens, benefiting people of all ages.

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McNair routinely opens his mouth when it should be closed. However, his views are probably not unique among NFL owners. McNair commented during the past NFL season that the “inmates are running the prison,” a clear reference to the African-American players who kneeled during the national anthem in order to protest police brutality targeting Black people and the racial bias in the criminal justice system.
McNair reiterated to reporters on Sunday that he believes the NFL should ban players from kneeling during the national anthem. Several other owners are also standing firm in their demand for a ban on the controversial protest, according to the newspaper.
Kaepernick started the protest in 2016 as a response to the spate of police killings of unarmed black men, including Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The quarterback filed a grievance in October 2017 alleging that owners colluded to prevent him from getting a contract last year.
In February, Kaepernick sat in on the deposition of McNair during the nearly two hours of legal questioning for his case, according to the Houston Chronicle.
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Good news: the app is now available for many platforms
In order to be able to use sooner, you must first download the relevant application or register via the website of the service. A lot has happened at Sooner in this area in recent months. Initially, there was only a low-performing iOS/iPadOS website and app with many small bugs, but now the possibilities are greatly expanded and they offer similar apps for Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and LG devices and Android. So there should be a possibility to stream content faster anytime and anywhere. With iOS/iPadOS, there is also an AirPlay option on the board so that videos can be viewed on a larger screen.
In terms of quality, Sooner doesn’t achieve 4K resolution, but the FullHD display is always enough to make for a movie evening without spending pixel mud. In addition, there were no issues with out-of-sync subtitles or disconnection in movies, series, and documentaries that I previously streamed on my Apple TV or iPad Pro 11″. When playing videos, you can also adjust resolution (up to 1080p) and playback speed, as well as subtitle settings. Picture-in-picture mode is also available on supported devices such as the iPad.
The iPad app is a bit late
However, there’s been an annoying issue with the iPad app in particular: if you want to stream a video in full screen mode, the full screen mode button won’t work. So you still have a white bar at the bottom of the screen and the status bar shows the date, time, battery level, and more at the top. I haven’t found a solution here yet, as many reviews in the App Store have reported this problem. Switching to portrait mode while gaming on the iPad takes you right back to the Sooner menu. On the other hand, on iPhone with the latest iOS 15, content can be viewed in portrait and landscape format without any problems, even in true full screen mode without any additional overlays on the edges of the screen. Aside from these minor bugs, Sooner cuts a really good character, especially in the new Apple TV app.
Anyone who has become curious about the video streaming service can soon try it out for 14 days for free and then sign up. The latter can then be renewed monthly for 7.95 euros. If you book for a full year, you pay €59.95, which equates to €4.95 per month and save 38 percent compared to a regular monthly subscription. Students can also claim a discount if they can identify themselves, thus saving more. The subscription can be used on multiple devices at the same time. Some urgent content also requires the purchase of a ticket that allows for 72-hour rentals, and it is also possible to purchase a film or documentary on the platform. However, this only affects a small amount of content especially content that has just been introduced at major film festivals, is award winning or is brand new and is exclusively distributed by Sooner.
Personally, I found some interesting content on Sooner, including the highly recommended Norwegian series Kielergata (“Kieler Street”), which I watched in full in a few days. Even if the phrase 3000+ titles doesn’t sound like much content at first, there’s something for every taste here. Fortunately, Sooner delivers exactly what was missing from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Co. For a long time: exciting, high-quality, unusual entertainment by a certain standard.


Finishing as the 2nd-most-watched broadcaster on Tuesday, ABC drew its biggest audience on the night in 5 weeks and its top young adult number in 6 weeks – since 11/29/11 and 11/22/11, respectively.
ABC grew over the same night last year (also an all-original schedule) by 8% in Total Viewers and by 18% in Adults 18-49.
At 8pm opposite an original of CBS’ top-rated NCIS, ABC freshman Last Man Standing earned second place in its slot, beating out NBC’s season premiere of Biggest Loser 13 by 1.5 million viewers and by 14% in Adults 18-49.
Last Man Standing was up over its most-recent original 3 weeks ago with Total Viewers (+5%) and Adults 18-49 (+9%).
Showing solid young adult lead-in retention out of Last Man Standing at 8:30pm (83%) opposite stiff competition, ABC’s debut of Work It was up by double digits over the last episode of Man Up! in the half-hour with Total Viewers (+27%) and Adults 18-49 (+25%), beating the final 6 episodes of the comedy it replaced in the key young sales demo.
Work It improved its half-hour for ABC by 11% in Adults 18-49 over original programming on the same night last year (second half-hour of No Ordinary Family).
Building on its lead-in by double-digit percentages, Celebrity Wife Swap outdelivered an original airing of V on the same night last year in both Adults 18-49 (+5%) and in Adults 18-34 (+8%).
The new ABC series surged over its Monday preview across the key Men demos: M18-34 +22%, M18-49 +15% and M25-54 +33%.
Returning to original for the first time in 4 weeks, ABC’s Body of Proof built on its lead-in (+17%) to outdraw NBC’s Parenthood in the 10pm hour by 2.1 million viewers. In addition, Body of Proof was the only drama to increase its audience from start to finish in the hour, as CBS’ Unforgettable and NBC’s Parenthood each lost viewers on the half-hour.
ABC’s Body of Proof continued to deliver strong year-to-year improvement in the hour, surging by 35% in Total Viewers and by 25% in Adults 18-49 over an original Detroit 1-8-7 on the year-ago night.


In our first installment of You Down with IOT, we defined the internet of things (IoT) and its application in healthcare. If you are reading about IoT for the first time, IoT are internet connected devices which include: wearables, mHealth applications, home monitoring devices, implants, mobile/tablet devices and skin sensors. The IoT has the power to connect patients and providers in ways never possible before. For example, IoT devices can transmit vital sign data from the home to the hospital allowing for remote patient monitoring.
As more and more people adopt health IoT devices, healthcare organizations should follow suit. The IoT workflow is simple. The device collects data from the user. That data is then transmitted from the device to a user interface that is accessible generally by an application on a smartphone, tablet or computer. The user then can view the data and analytics included in the app, share the data on social media or email it to a friend or embed that data into a specific workflow. Most of you probably have seen someone post their jogging route on Facebook. That social post complete with route analytics was shared by the user through an IoT application.
Instead of jogging, let’s apply it to healthcare. What if a heart failure patient isn’t taking their regular number of steps or if a diabetic patient’s glucose spiked? An IoT device has the ability to send an alert to a provider notifying them of the risk. Having access to a patient’s IoT data can save lives. Also, with the changing economic landscape and the shift from volume to value, the ability to remotely monitor patients can help manage risk.
IoT is the next breakthrough in healthcare technology. However, there are going to be barriers to adoption. There are going to be questions about the security and reliability of the data. Interface and integration issues will arise as healthcare organization try to fit this data in their workflow. There will also be training issues about how and where to access this data. All of these issues arise when there is the adoption of any new system or technology, but there are benefits to consider.
Benefits of IoT to Healthcare Organizations
- Improved health monitoring - With the shift from volume to value, healthcare organizations are being asked to do more with less. Healthcare organizations are also managing risk. The balance between managing risk and doing more with less is remote monitoring. This monitoring can alert you to a patient at risk and allow you to take action. IoT also helps monitor preventative measures.
- Quantifying qualitative data - mHealth application deploy PROs which allow patients to provide data that can help track progress and prove outcomes. Unstructured data like patient comments can be put into actionable buckets (based on natural language processing) allowing organizations to filter and manage a high velocity of unsolicited feedback in real-time.
- Improved Patient Engagement and Satisfaction - The number one reason people don’t provide feedback about their care is that they don’t believe that health organizations will do anything with that information. However, if a person was assured that the health organization was listening and participating in collaborative IoT initiatives, there would be greater engagement and satisfaction with their patient experience.
- Promote better care management and population health management - Whether on an individual basis or looking at population health, the ability to gather more personal health data can provide data, insights and reveal trends to help provide better care.
While there are many touchpoints and devices, combining IoT devices can provide a 360 degree view of the patient. For example, at Care Experience we have partnered with TVR to connect our digital rounding platform with pCare, an interactive patient system that allows the patient to interact with the TV. The result allows for a singular view of nurse rounds and patient interaction. The solution is a complete integrated view of the patient stay in both the lens of the patient and the provider. This solution will allow organizations to view data across their IPS and their rounding initiatives within their hospitals.


For a third year, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District expects to extend a pair of energy-savings programs that can help businesses save money. Each program costs the public utility about $3 million per year.
The utility offers subsidies in both programs that can pay for up to 80 percent of the cost of upgrades. The customer then benefits from the ongoing energy savings -- typically a 20 percent savings in electricity costs.
The largest long-term savings tend to come from updating inefficient air-conditioning systems, according to Bob Kinert, principal energy adviser with SMUD. And recent advances in light-emitting diode technology have dramatically lowered the price and upped the availability of LED systems. For example, a 65-watt incandescent lamp can be replaced by a 9-watt LED lamp with the same amount of lumens, and LED lamps last 20 times longer.
One program, targeted at small to mid-sized businesses that use 499 kilowatts of electricity per month or less, involves a complete energy audit. More information is available on SMUD's website.
The other is a “do-it-yourself” program for businesses of any size. Customers go online and fill out a self-service application and see what rebates are available. This is designed for customers who know what they want to do with refrigeration, lighting, air conditioning or other electrical draws. Read more at SMUD's website.
“With these programs, we can help our customers work their way out of the recession,” Kinert said. “If they are profitable, they stay in business, and they stay our customers.”
Mark Anderson covers agriculture, banking and finance, restaurants and hospitality for the Sacramento Business Journal.


California Penal Code Section 21510 PC: Carrying A Switchblade
1. Definition and Elements of the Crime
Because of how easily they can be concealed, switchblade knives are considered to be highly effective weapons. As a result, carrying a switchblade on one’s person or in one’s vehicle or offering to sell or provide a switchblade to another person is a criminal offense under California Penal Code Section 21510 PC.
To prove that a defendant is guilty of carrying or providing a switchblade, the prosecutor must be able to establish the following elements:
- The defendant possessed or offered to sell or provide a switchblade knife
- The blade of the knife was two or more inches long
- The defendant did this knowingly
- AND the defendant knew that the knife had the characteristics of a switchblade.
A switchblade knife is defined as a knife that looks like a pocketknife and has a blade that can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or any other mechanism. Spring-blade knives, snap-blade knives, gravity knives and butterfly knives are all considered switchblades under the statute.
A switchblade knife does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, if the knife has a divot or other mechanism that provides resistance and makes it difficult to open or close the blade quickly.
The defendant does not have to intend that the switchblade be used as a weapon in order to be guilty of this offense.
2. Related Offenses
Other similar or related offenses include:
- Manufacturing, Selling or Possessing Dangerous Weapons - California Penal Code Section 16590 PC
- Carrying a Concealed Dirk or Dagger - California Penal Code Section 21310 PC
- Brandishing a Weapon – California Penal Code Section 417 PC
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon – California Penal Code Section 245(a)(1) PC
A man buys a spring-loaded knife that opens automatically when he presses a button. The blade is over two inches long and the man keeps the knife in his automobile. The man could be prosecuted for carrying a switchblade in violation of California Penal Code Section 21510 PC.
In another example, a man carries a fishing knife on him that folds in and can be concealed. While the swinging mechanism of the blade is stopped by a divot in the blade, the knife can be opened quickly with a strong flick of the wrist. This man would not be guilty under California Penal Code Section 21510 PC because even though the knife is capable of being quickly flipped open, it does contain a mechanism that keeps it closed and is exempt under the law.
4. Defenses to Carrying a Switchblade
If the knife in question does not meet the statutory definition of a switchblade, the defendant could not be prosecuted for this offense. Additionally, if the defendant did not know that he or she was carrying a switchblade, he or she would not be criminally liable under the statute.
If the switchblade was found during an illegal search and/or seizure, the defendant may be able to challenge whether the officer had sufficient probable cause to search the defendant or seize the knife. If successful, the switchblade would be suppressed and the prosecutor would be unable to proceed.
Carrying a switchblade knife is a misdemeanor offense that is punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, forfeiture of the switchblade and any other conditions of probation that a judge may deem appropriate.
6. Criminal Defense for Carrying a Switchblade Cases
If you have been charged with carrying a switchblade, it is crucial that you speak with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney immediately. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Michael Kraut is a former Deputy District Attorney with over 14 years of prosecutorial experience who knows how to effectively defend people charged with weapons offenses. Mr. Kraut is highly respected throughout the court system as a tough litigator who possesses a deep knowledge of law and procedure. Mr. Kraut works hard to ensure his clients receive the best defense possible.
For more information about carrying a switchblade, and to schedule your free consultation, contact Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Kraut at the Kraut Law Group located at 6255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 1520, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Mr. Kraut can be reached 24/7 at 888-334-6344 or 323-464-6453.


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Melissa George: photo shoot for the face
November 25, 2010 Leave a comment
An LMFF (L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival) double for Australia’s fashionisers today:
The announcement of the ‘face’ of a fashion week is both normally something reserved solely for consumer fashion weeks and something we opt to not report on. Normally being the operative word. That’s because normally the announcement of a face doesn’t come with more than a few generic photos. 2011’s LMFF and it’s creative team certainly don’t want to do anything normally however, and the photo shoot that accompanies the announcement of actress Melissa George as next year’s ‘Face of the Festival’ goes someway to proving it.
Melissa George is likely to be best known to Australians and Brits as an actress who appeared on the Australia soap Home and Away. Elsewhere she’ll be known for her roles on the likes of Alias.