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A year later, MLS and Liga MX will get to square in the battle of all-star teams in Los Angeles.
There was no MLS All-Star Game in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the 2021 edition, the first involving two all-star teams from different leagues, will be played Aug. 25 at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
Bob Bradley, the three-time MLS Coach of the Year with LAFC, will coach the MLS All-Stars. In 2019, Bradley led LAFC to the Supporters’ Shield with an MLS regular-season points record. In 2020 he led LAFC to the Concacaf Champions League final.
MLS and Liga MX teams have competed against each other in Concacaf play since 1997. They've met in club competitions the two leagues have organized -- the SuperLiga in 2007-10 and the Campeones Cup and Leagues Cup currently -- but this is the first time they will field all-star teams.
The MLS All-Star Game started as a traditional East vs. West game. There was one MLS USA vs. MLS World and one All-Stars vs. USA. In 2003, the game was MLS All-Stars vs. Guadalajara, and it's been an MLS all-star vs. foreign club team every year since 2005.
Chivas has been until now the lone Mexican team to compete in the game.


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A harness for connecting the inputs of an EKG machine or the like to electrodes attached to the body of a patient in which the series resistance required to protect the machine from the presence of high energy pulses applied to the body by a defibrillator is provided by the distributed resistance of shielded conductive carbon loaded polymer leads. Both shields and leads are respectively connected to connectors of a yoke to which EKG leads may be attached.
1. A yoke and trunk cable for coupling the inputs of an EKG machine to the separate leads from electrodes attached to a patient in such manner as to protect the inputs from current resulting from high voltage pulses that appear on the leads when a defibrillator pulse is applied to the patient, comprising
a trunk cable comprised of an outer protective sheath containing a conductive shield, a plurality of leads within said conductive shield, each lead having a conductor of an electrically conductive carbon loaded polymer coated with insulating material, the lengths of said leads of carbon loaded polymer being such as to provide an electrical resistance to protect an EKG machine connected to one end of said conductor from a defibrillator pulse applied to the other end,
a yoke having a plurality of pairs of connectors, one connector of each pair for receiving a pin connected to a conductor, the other connector of each pair for receiving a pin connected to a shield,
means for respectively connecting each of said connectors for receiving a conductor to one of said electrically conductive carbon loaded polymer conductors in said trunk cable, and
means for connecting said connectors for receiving a pin connected to a shield to said conductive shield in said trunk cable.
EKG machines produce electrocardiograms representing the functioning of a patient's heart from electrical signals supplied by as many as twelve electrodes conductively attached to selected points on the patient's body. If the patient should require resuscitation with a defibrillator while the EKG machine is in operation, some means must be provided for protecting the EKG machine from the high energy electrical pulses that are applied to the patient by the defibrillator. Need for such protection would be unnecessary if the EKG electrodes were removed prior to the application of the defibrillator pulses, but that is not practical because there is often insufficient time. Most EKG machines are equipped with internal circuits that bypass the front end amplifiers in the presence of a defibrillation pulse, but full protection of the machine requires that voltage limiting means be included in each of the leads from the machine to the electrodes attached to the patient's body. Heretofore, this has been accomplished by inserting 6800-ohm, 2-watt carbon composition resistors in series with each lead. The resistors are generally mounted in the yoke at the end of the trunk cable from the machine. In a twelve-lead system, the yoke is heavy and awkward, especially in stress testing where the patient is moving and the yoke must be attached to his body. Furthermore, cables with yokes for this purpose are costly to build.
Instead of inserting discrete lumped resistors in each lead by mounting them in a yoke as just described, either the leads in a trunk cable leading from the yoke to the EKG machine and/or the individual leads between the yoke and the electrodes that are to be attached to the patient are made of electrically conductive carbon loaded polymer which, by way of example, can be vinyl or polyethylene. The distributed resistance of each polymer lead is sufficient to protect the EKG machine from defibrillation pulses. It has been found that these polymer conductors are rugged, flexible, quite immune to defibrillator pulses and cost very little more than the metallic conductors which they replace.
FIG. 1 is a top view of a harness of this invention showing an EKG plug, trunk cable, yoke and individual electrode leads, one of which is shown with an electrode attached thereto;
FIG. 1A is an elevation of part of FIG. 1;
FIG. 2 is a top view of a harness of this invention in which certain portions of the yoke are removed in order to permit a view of the internal structure;
FIG. 2A is an end view of the yoke of FIG. 2;
FIG. 2B is an elevation of the yoke of FIG. 2 with certain material removed and includes an elevation of a plug for an electrode lead;
FIG. 3 illustrates one way of physically and electrically connecting a conductor made from carbon loaded polymer to an electrical terminal;
FIG. 4 illustrates one construction of a trunk cable; and
FIG. 5 shows the construction of an electrode lead.
In FIG. 1, the harness is illustrated as having a male plug 2 for attachment to an EKG machine and a trunk cable 4 between the plug 2 and a yoke 6. Although not shown in this view, the yoke 6 has female plugs inserted in its end. Corresponding male plugs, respectively attached to electrodes leads RL, RA, V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, LA and LL, are shown as they would be in use. Although each electrode lead is connected to a body electrode, only one electrode 8 is shown.
In FIG. 2, the trunk cable 4 is shown as being retained in the tapered end of a housing 10 of the yoke 6 and projecting into the generally bell-shaped space within the other end.
As can be seen from FIG. 4, the trunk cable 4 has an outer sheath 12 of flexible abrasion-resistant material such as vinyl overlying a shielding sheath 14 made of conductive vinyl. Inside the shielding sheath 14 are the required number of individual leads 15 of this invention, each of which is comprised of a core 16 formed from carbon loaded polymer coated with a suitable flexible insulation 18 such as vinyl. Only two conductors are shown in the interest of clarity. A metal collar, shown separately at 20, is comprised of a hollow cylinder 22 having an outwardly extending flange 24. The cylinder 22 is inserted within the grounding sheath 14 so as to make electrical contact therewith, and the flange 24 closes off the end of the trunk cable 4.
Returning now to FIG. 2, it is seen that the leads 15 are crimped by means 26, illustrated in greater detail in FIG. 3, to the ends of connectors in the form of female sockets 28 that are inserted in the end wall 30 along a line on the upper half of the yoke 6. Any suitable crimping means can be used, but as shown in FIG. 3, the crimping means 26 is comprised of an open channel of metal having tabs extending outwardly on either side. The width of the channel in combination with the length of the tabs is sufficient for them to nearly encircle particular parts of the lead 15 and the shank 32 of a socket 28. The dimensions are such that the tabs 34 extend around the outer coating 18 of a lead 15, the tabs 36 extend around the core 16 of carbon loaded plastic, and the tabs 38 extend around the shank 32 of the female socket 28. Similar crimping connections can be made to the shanks of male sockets 40 contained in the plug 2 at the other end of the leads 15.
As seen in the end view of FIG. 2A and in the cut-away section of FIG. 2, there is a lower row of connectors in the form of female sockets 40. Although not shown in FIG. 2, their shanks are crimped by means such as 26 to tongues 42 that extend from a bus bar 44. A tongue 46 that extends in the opposite direction from the bus bar 44 is crimped by means such as 26 shown in FIG. 3 to a wire 48 that is connected to the flange 24 of the collar 20. After this connection is made, the bell-shaped cavity in the yoke housing 10 is filled with insulating plastic.
FIG. 2B is an elevation of a portion of the yoke 6 showing the female socket connectors 28 and 40 into which the bayonets 50 and 52 of a plug LL are to be inserted. In the enlargement of an electrode lead such as LL shown in FIG. 5, the lead is comprised of a central conductor 56, an insulating layer 58, an electrical shield 60 and an outer protective sheath 62. The electrical shield 60 of the lead LL is internally connected within the plug LL to the bayonet 52 and the central conductor 46 is connected to the bayonet 50. The manner of such connection is not shown, but is well within the art. Similar connections are made for all the other plugs.
It would be possible to make the central conductor 56 of carbon loaded plastic just as was done in the leads 15 but this is not preferred because the different lengths of the electrode leads would cause different amounts of resistance to be inserted in series with each input to the EKG machine.


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The Malta Triathlon Federation and the Malta Youth Traithlon Academy are pleased to announce that it reached an agreement with the European Triathlon Union's Development Board to ensure that young triathletes from Malta will be joining a Triathlon Training Camp in Alicante, Spain.
Mattea Grech, Jake Vella and Matthaeus Sciberras will be joining young athletes from all over Europe in Alicante, Spain to spend a week training in swimming, cycling and running under the supervision of top-notch qualified coaches.
Joining the three yound triathlon musketeers will be joined by Malta Youth Traithlon Academy Coach, Matt Azzopardi who will be joining the team of trainers for the duration of the camp.
'Our work in tandem with the European Triathlon Union (ETU) is leaving its mark in the development of triathlon in Malta' stated Cyp Dalli, President of the Malta Triathlon Federation. 'Apart from the continous support for the MYTA Academy, the ETU is also giving our young athletes an experience of a lifetime by accepting them in these coveted training camp. Matthaeus, Jake and Mattea will take the total number of young triathletes from Malta training under ETU traineeship up to 7 in less than 2 years. Hannah Pace, Shaun Galea, Nina Zammit and Neil Markham has represented Malta in similar camps in the last couple of seasons. Now that we are catering for a strong youth sector, we cannot but look in optimism to the future of the sport in Malta, and this all due to the great support and guidance of the ETU' concluded Dalli.
The training camp will be taking place in Alicante, a Mediterranean port city in Spain on the Costa Blanca, in the south of the Valencian Community. Spain is one of the best nations in the production of triathlon talent and home of the current World Champion, Javier Gomez Noya.
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In this article, we will talk about broken jaws in dogs, how they can happen, and how the vet diagnoses and treats them. And finally how much would the owner have to pay for this sticky and quite painful situation?
What do we know about fractures of the jaw in dogs?
The upper and lower jaw, also known as the maxilla and mandible are bones that are also prone to fractures, especially when trauma is involved. Between those two, the lower jaw could be broken easily because it is the bone that actually moves, while the upper jaw is fixated on the skull.
Another reason for fractures in this area is periodontal disease, which means that the bone may decay, making the jaw unstable and more prone to fracture.
Lastly, presence of bone tumor could also dissolve the bone itself, again leading to increased possibility for a fracture.
How do vets treat the broken jaw in dogs?
Normally, everything starts with an examination of the dog, followed by a series of X-rays to determine the exact location and type of fracture.
Stabilization of the mandible is usually done using a wire, which is secured with a special type of resin to make the immobilization even stronger.
Usually, the dog will need to have this for a period between 4-7 weeks. Owners need to be aware that in the beginning, the dog will probably not be happy about what was placed in its mouth, but they need to be persistent.
Owners need to be aware that the healing process in some cases may last longer because this is an area of the body that is very much used.
Another thing is that the owner should be prepared for the fact that the dog may need to be put on a diet, as they would probably not be able to eat their normal food.
That means dry food will be avoided for the first week. A course of antibiotics will probably be prescribed as well as pain management.
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The band also played a few new songs, including set highlight "Dust," which features Smith's vocals in a more prominent role. Whereas Smith's vocals in earlier songs are rarely distinguishable and occasionally whiny, his lyrics in "Dust" hit the listener hard, even before he launches into a scream. Compounded with the band's typical instrumentation, the song is proof that the band appears to be heading into a good direction for the future.


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Stock indices closed lower due to escalating tensions over Ukraine. Market participants continue to monitor developments in Ukraine. Ukrainian government accused Russian forces of crossing the Ukrainian border late on Wednesday. Russia has denied the allegations.
The weaker-than-expected economic data also weighed on markets. German preliminary consumer price inflation was flat in August, in line with expectations, after a 0.3% rise in July.
On a yearly basis, German preliminary consumer price index rose 0.8% in August, in line with expectations, after a 0.8% gain in July.
The number of unemployed people in Germany climbed by 2,000 in August, missing expectations for a decrease of 6,000.
German unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7% in August.
Eurozone's M3 money supply increased 1.8% in July, beating expectations for a 1.5% increase, after a 1.6% rise in June. June's figure was revised up from a 1.5% gain.
Private loans in the Eurozone declined 1.6% in July, missing expectations for a 1.5% fall, after a 1.8% decline in June. June's figure was revised down from a 1.7% drop.
Eurozone's business climate indicator fell to 0.16 in August from 0.17 in July.
Eurozone's Industrial confidence decreased to -5.3 in August from -3.8 in July.
Eurozone's economic sentiment index dropped to 100.6 in August from 102.1 in July. July's figure was revised down from 102.2.
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FIAPO said the advertisement violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and called it distasteful and vulgar.
ASCI said the advertisement contravened Chapter II of the ASCI Code. Its consumer complaints council (CCC) concluded that the advertisement was indecent, vulgar and repulsive.
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Grow lights will be required if varieties don't get enough natural light. The lumens level will tell you how bright the bulbs will be, and the Kalvin level will tell you where the light falls on the yellow to blue scale. The higher the Kalvin number, the further from the plants they can be. Consider which length and width of grow light will be the best for your setup. In the realm of heat, peppers started indoors may require heating mats. Heating mats are essential for getting pepper seeds to germinate. Once they are germinated, you can remove the heating pad.
Seed Starting Mix
The perfect seed starting medium can be found in stores or made at home. Making your own mix at home will be the most cost-efficient way to start. Upfront, the ingredients may seem more expensive, but they will last longer over time. Peat moss or coco coir, perlite, and vermiculite are the three best ingredients to add to an at-home mix. Sift them together to create the best texture. To learn how to mix your own seed starter, check out this video. We recommend finding a compostable or reusable label like popsicle sticks or wooden coffee stirrers to mark your seeds. Wax pencils or garden permanent markers are the best options to combat fading in the garden.
The Best Time To Start Seeds
On Clyde's Garden planner and the Farmers Almanac, finding your last frost date easy as pie. The last frost date is your guide for how many weeks in advance you should start your seeds indoors. Planting varieties out after the last frost will give you the best results for your garden. There should be instructions for when is the best time to start them or what temperature each plant will need to thrive on the back of your seed packets. Plan your garden early to map out the best plan. Buy a calendar and designate it specifically to your seed starting schedule. Normally onions, peppers, and tomatoes are started first, while other varieties won't last as long. Tip: Most root vegetables should not be started indoors. These varieties do very poorly if transplanted because any disruption of the soil will damage their root structure.
Building Your Seedlings
When the glorious time finally comes to start your seeds, make sure to pre-moisten your seed starting mix. Mist the mix with a water bottle to help the soil retain water over time. Once your starting pods are filled with soil, it's time to plant each seed! Plant each seed twice as deep as it is wide. For example, if your seed is 1cm wide, the plant is 2cm deep in the soil! Because the seeds are so new, it's important to get watering right to avoid damaging them. Bottom watering promoted root growth, decreased the chances of fungus growth on your starters, and won't damage the delicate seedlings. Once your plants grow their first true leaves, it is time to transplant them to a bigger pot or into the garden, depending on your growing schedule. This is the point in the process where you apply the first round of fertilizer. Potting soil or compost is the best growing medium to transplant into.
Final Seed Starting Steps
As your seedlings grow, be sure to maintain consistent moisture for them to germinate. Place grow lights 2-3 inches above your seedlings to avoid leggy growing. Raise the lights as the plants grow higher. The temperature surrounding your seedlings should be between 68-72°F. Ad an oscillating fan to encourage hardy growth and make the hardening off process easier. Introducing your start to the outdoor climate should happen in small time frames that build until your starter is ready to stay outside full time. First, set your starters in the shade and gradually introduce them to sunlight to prevent burning. For more details on hardening off your seedlings, click here. Once your starts are ready to transplant, water them in well.
There is nothing more empowering than starting your produce from seed. Once you understand the process, it's hard to go back. The amount of money saved on produce every season becomes exponentially beneficial, and you can only get better at it! Each seed can produce so much food for you and your family. Additionally, one plant can produce so many seeds for a continuous cycle of bounty! If you found this post helpful, please save it and share it with others in your life.
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In today’s ultra-connected world, enterprise networks are becoming increasingly complex. In network environments with a growing number of subnets and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), a Layer 3 switch can be an essential tool for improving the efficiency and performance of the network.
But what exactly is a Layer 3 switch, and why might your network need one? In this article, we’ll explore the key features and benefits of these devices, as well as some of the potential drawbacks to consider. We’ll also provide an overview of the OSI model and how Layer 3 switches fit into the picture.
What is the OSI model?
Before diving into the specifics of Layer 3 switches, it’s helpful to understand the OSI model. The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is a standard reference model describing how network applications communicate. This model breaks down the process into seven distinct layers:
1 – Physical
2 – Data-Link
3 – Network
4 – Transport
5 – Session
6 – Presentation
7 – Application
What is a Layer 3 switch?
A Layer 3 switch is a networking device that combines the functions of a switch and a router. Operating at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model, the switch routes data packets between different subnets and VLANs.
Traditionally, switches operate at the Data-Link Layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model, forwarding packets based on the destination Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. Routers, on the other hand, operate at the Network Layer (Layer 3) and forward packets based on the destination IP address.
A Layer 3 switch provides the best of both worlds, allowing you to route packets based on the IP address while also providing the fast packet forwarding speeds of a switch.
What features make a Layer 3 switch unique?
There are several key features of a Layer 3 switch that make it an attractive option for many networks:
- Routing tables: A Layer 3 switch maintains a routing table that tells it where to forward each incoming packet based on the destination IP address. This allows it to route packets between different subnets and VLANs, as well as between different network segments.
- VLAN support: Layer 3 switches can be used to connect and route traffic between different VLANs, making them a useful tool for segmenting a network into smaller, more manageable pieces.
- Security features: Many Layer 3 switches include advanced security features, such as firewall capabilities, access control lists (ACLs), and virtual private network (VPN) support.
- Flow control: Layer 3 switches can use flow control mechanisms, such as Quality of Service (QoS), to manage traffic and ensure critical applications get the bandwidth they need.
- High-speed connectivity: Many Layer 3 switches offer high-speed connectivity options, such as 10G SFP and 100G QSFP28 ports, to support the fast data transfer rates required by modern networks.
What unique benefits does a Layer 3 switch offer?
There are many benefits to using a Layer 3 switch in a network, including:
- Enhanced fault isolation: By routing traffic based on IP addresses rather than MAC addresses, a Layer 3 switch can help to isolate fault domains and prevent problems from spreading across the network.
- Streamlined security management: With its advanced security features, a Layer 3 switch can help to simplify the process of securing your network and protecting it from external threats.
- Reduced broadcast traffic: By routing traffic between different VLANs and subnets, a Layer 3 switch can help to reduce the volume of broadcast traffic on the network, improving overall performance.
- Simplified VLAN configuration: With a Layer 3 switch, you can easily create and configure VLANs without the need for a separate router between each VLAN.
- Separate routing tables: By maintaining separate routing tables for each VLAN or subnet, a Layer 3 switch can help to better separate traffic and improve network performance.
- Flow accounting and scalability: A Layer 3 switch can support flow accounting, which allows you to track and manage the flow of traffic through your network. This can be particularly useful for large, busy networks that need to scale up or down as needed.
- Reduced network latency: By routing packets directly to their destination rather than sending them through multiple hops, a Layer 3 switch can help to minimize network latency and improve overall performance.
Are there drawbacks to a Layer 3 switch?
As with any technology, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider when deciding whether to use a Layer 3 switch. These include:
- Cost: Depending on the model and features, Layer 3 switches can be more expensive than other types of networking equipment.
- No WAN capabilities: Because they operate at the Network Layer, Layer 3 switches do not have a WAN interface and cannot be used to connect to external networks.
- Slower performance: In some cases, Layer 3 switches may be slower than other types of networking devices, such as routers.
- Limited flexibility: Layer 3 switches are designed for specific types of networks and may not be as flexible as other types of devices.
Do you need a Layer 3 switch?
So, how do you determine if your enterprise network could benefit from a Layer 3 switch? Below are a few things to consider:
- Do you have multiple VLANs that need to be connected and routed?
- Do you need to manage large amounts of traffic?
- Do you require advanced security features to protect your network?
Do you need to scale your network up or down as needed?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, a Layer 3 switch might be a good fit for your network.
In a nutshell
A Layer 3 switch is a powerful and versatile networking device that combines the capabilities of a switch and a router. It works at the Network Layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model and is used to route data packets between different subnets and VLANs. With its advanced features and benefits, a Layer 3 switch can be an excellent choice for many enterprise networks.
If you’re in the market for a Layer 3 switch, consider checking out the XGS-6350-24X4C from Planet Technology USA. This high-quality switch offers 24 port 10G SFP and 4 port 100G QSFP28 connectivity, as well as advanced features for efficient and secure networking.


Having recently lost the AEW TBS Championship to the returning Kris Statlander, it appears that Jade Cargill will be taking some time away from the squared circle.
Via Fightful Select, Cargill is expected to take some time off soon, possibly immediately. This report also notes how Jade will be undergoing a "personality shift" in the future. What this personality shift looks like remains to be seen, but one might speculate that a babyface Jade Cargill could be a viable option to put up against AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm and her Outcast buddies...
As for Kris Statlander, this story adds how Stat had been planned for at least several weeks to be the person to finally topple Cargill for the TBS Title and bring an end to Jade's undefeated streak. Of course, the 27-year-old New Yorker had been out of action since last August due to an ACL tear.
Statlander has wasted no time in presenting herself as a fighting champion, with her already having defended the TBS Title on three occasions since dethroning Jade at Double or Nothing last weekend. While the former Galaxy's Greatest Alien defended her gold against Nyla Rose on last week's Dynamite, that has been followed by similarly successful defences against Anna Jay AS and Lady Frost as part of AEW's House Rules live events this past Friday and Saturday.


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Goals from Ross Barkley, Romelu Lukaku, and Leon Osman have lifted Everton into fifth place in the English Premier League, a 3-0 win over Newcastle United that allows Roberto Martínez‘s team to renew its lingering Champions League dreams. Leveraging a transition game that countered the Magpies into submission, the Toffees moved within six points for fourth place Arsenal, with their convincing win in Newcastle revitalizing faint top-four hopes.
Barkley opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, capping a 65-yard run after a Newcastle corner to beat Tim Krul from close range. Early in the second half, Romelu Lukaku beat the Magpies’ defense to a ball rolled into the six-yard box by Gerard Deulofeu, his one-timed shot giving the Toffees their 16th win of the season. Three minutes before time, Osman scored from the middle of the Newcastle area to give the Toffees a convincing three-goal result.
The loss keeps Newcastle eighth, five points behind Manchester United, but deals a blow to their Europa League hopes. It also marks the seventh time in eight games the Toon has gone scoreless in the absence of striker Loïc Rémy.
A flurry of Newcastle chances near the second minute got the game off to an engaging start, with Luuk de Jong and Papiss Cissé drawing goal mouth blocks from James McCarthy before Yoan Gouffran whiffed on chance from 14 yards out. Everton quickly came into the match and was pushing toward Krul’s goal minutes later, foreshadowing a half of ambitious soccer from each side.
Newcastle’s nine shots over the first 45 minutes hinted the Magpies had the better for play, a deceiving figure in light of what happened in the 22nd minute. Off a corner to the right of Tim Howard‘s goal, Everton broke out, eventually feeding Barkley as the young attacker first full speed going into Newcastle’s end. The aspiring England international took it from there, carrying the ball to the edge of the six-yard box before finishing high into Krul’s goal, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Early in the second half, Lukaku doubled that edge. Again executing in transition, Everton saw a ball sent in from the right by Gerard Deulofeu cross goal just inside the six-yard box. There Lukaku was able to beat the Newcastle defense to put home his 12th goal of the season, Everton having countered their way to a decisive lead at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle’s best chance to get back in the game came in the 78th minute when substitute Hatem Ben Arfa, dribbling through the Everton defense, rolled a ball far post for Vurnon Anita. Sliding at the right post, the Magpies’ midfielder pushed his shot wide, relegating the home side to being shutout.
In the 82nd minute, another transition opportunity ended any lingering hopes of a Newcastle comeback, with a break sparked by Steven Naismith ending when a ball played back for Osman was fired into in Krul’s upper-left hand corner. The midfielder’s third goal of the year gave Everton its final margin of victory, rekindling hopes the Toffees can still record their second top four finish in the Premier League era.
Newcastle United: Krul; Yanga-Mbiwa (Marveaux 75′), Williamson, Coloccini, Dummet; Sissoko, Anita, Tioté, Gouffran (Shola Ameobi 90′); de Jong, Cissé
Everton: Howard; Baines, Distin, Stones, Coleman; Barry, McCarthy; Deulofeu, Barkley (Naismith 82′), Osman; Lukaku
Goals: Barkley (22′), Lukaku (52′), Osman (87′)
Oct 23, 2014, 2:30 PM EDT
Little Eddie won’t have a say in who he supports, but it’s all for a good cause.
Oct 23, 2014, 1:44 PM EDT
Free agent Valdes arrives to “train with the first team” at United.
Oct 23, 2014, 1:12 PM EDT
Gulati: “Jurgen is our coach and technical director, and I fully expect that to be the case through to the 2018 World Cup.”
Oct 23, 2014, 11:45 AM EDT
With Costa struggling to make the bench, plus Remy out, Chelsea are running out of strikers.
Oct 23, 2014, 11:04 AM EDT
Howard: “I know what he likes to do, but that doesn’t mean I will always be capable of stopping him.”
Oct 23, 2014, 10:22 AM EDT
Atlanta Falcons owner urges Beckham to link up with Miami Dolphins to sort out MLS stadium mess.
Oct 23, 2014, 9:36 AM EDT
A gang of 100 local men reportedly ambushed Everton fans outside city center pub.
Oct 23, 2014, 9:00 AM EDT
Will Saints swoop to sign former Liverpool star?
Oct 23, 2014, 8:34 AM EDT
Liverpool’s players react to Real Madrid humbling, as growing pains continue to spiral out of control.
Oct 23, 2014, 7:54 AM EDT
After two draws in October, the USA drops six places in latest world rankings.
Oct 22, 2014, 11:04 PM EDT
How did the Galatasaray supporters pull off this Tifo before Wednesday’s match against Borussia Dortmund? How?!?
Oct 22, 2014, 10:10 PM EDT
The pair of Premier League clubs remaining in the competition face quite different tests on Thursday.
Oct 22, 2014, 9:25 PM EDT
Perhaps it isn’t the sexiest year for rookies in Major League Soccer, but there’s a quartet of names set to stick around for a while.
Oct 22, 2014, 8:30 PM EDT
“I had hope, it maybe didn’t look like it, but it happened,” Wenger said.
Oct 22, 2014, 7:23 PM EDT
“So overall, it’s a squad with a lot of experience playing at the highest level, and this will be another great benchmark for us,” Klinsmann said.
Oct 22, 2014, 6:30 PM EDT
Of course many are claiming this “is the beginning of end” for Balotelli on Merseyside. That seems a bit much.
Oct 22, 2014, 5:40 PM EDT
Here’s the bar, Week 33 of Major League Soccer: Please feel free to raise it.
Oct 22, 2014, 4:47 PM EDT
We are at the halfway point in Groups A-D, and some English clubs are concerned about their fortunes to be sure.
Oct 22, 2014, 4:41 PM EDT
It was a night to forget for the home side, as Real ruled at Anfield. Here’s what we learned.
Oct 22, 2014, 4:36 PM EDT
The 21-year-old Honduran international did what a dangerous Alexis Sanchez couldn’t, but Arsenal was rescued late.
- MLS Atlanta urges David Beckham, Miami to share stadium with Dolphins 3
- Reality check: Outclassed by Real Madrid, what now for Liverpool? 0
- After winless October, USA drop out of top 20 in latest FIFA rankings 3
- PST’s MLS Rookie of the Year: Shipp, Hagglund, Akindele or Birnbaum? 0
- It’s official: World No. 3 Colombia to face USMNT in London on Nov. 14 0
- VIDEO: Top 10 goals of the MLS season (heading into the final weekend) 2


Dave Lindquist has written about music in Indianapolis for more than two decades. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for The BEAT with Dave Lindquist. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.
Monday night, Dave presents new music from Beabadoobee, Hiss Golden Messenger and Indianapolis duo Stray Sparks.
Songs played on the July 24 episode:
Taking Meds, “Outside” Genesis Owusu, “Tied Up!” Housewife, “King of Wands” Royel Otis, “Adored” Beabadoobee, “The Way Things Go” Claud, “A Good Thing” Tre Burt, “Santiago” Hiss Golden Messenger, “Shinbone” Hannah Georgas, “Better Somehow” The Anderson Council, “Times on the Thames” Stray Sparks, “Tap Dancer” The Last Dinner Party, “Sinner” Wallice, “Best Friend” Tigercub, “Swoon”
At WTTS, Sunday mornings and evenings are laid-back. Check out OverEasy, presented by Brothers Floor Covering from 7 to 11 AM, AND 7 to 11 PM.
Brad Holtz plays singer-songwriters, mellow and acoustic tracks, and live exclusives.
This week, hear new music from The Teskey Brothers and Hiss Golden Messenger, plus Sun King Studio 92 performances from Delta Rae and Amos Lee. We’ll also revisit an emotional live performance from Norah Jones this day in 2017, as she paid tribute to Chris Cornell just a few days after he passed away.
Mondays begin with WTTS New Music Monday. We play a variety of brand new releases and album previews. Hear the anthems of the future and experience upcoming artists as they break into the mainstream for the first time on New Music Monday.
Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl have released a new collaboration, Eazy Sleazy. Jagger says of the track, “I wanted to share this song that I wrote about eventually coming out of lockdown, with some much needed optimism – thank you to Dave Grohl for jumping on drums, bass and guitar, it was a lot of fun working with you on this – hope you all enjoy Eazy Sleazy!” Grohl added, “It’s hard to put into words what recording this song with Sir Mick Jagger means to me. It’s beyond a dream come true. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any crazier……and it’s the song of the summer, without a doubt!!”
A new single from Hiss Golden Messenger. Download “I Need A Teacher” any time between July 22nd through July 28th by clicking below. Like Hiss Golden Messager at their Facebook and follow them on Instagram.
Hiss Golden Messenger latest release, Heart Like A Levee pears into M.C. Taylor’s mind as he takes stock of his universe. He started writing the record in a Washington D.C. hotel room during a powerful winter storm. At this particular point in time, Taylor was wrenched apart by his responsibilities to his family and his music. He had recently quit his latest dead end job to experience the world with his children, but he quickly faced the pressures of paying monthly bills. The only way he could provide for his family was to hit the road for another tour. It presented a new level of guilt for Taylor, which is why in this Washington D.C. hotel room he forgot his family and music could not coincide without the other. Download “Tell Her I’m Just Dancing” off Heart Like A Levee and learn more about Hiss Golden Messenger at their Official Website, “Like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.


It is a fact that humans need water to sustain life. It is also a fact that water can be a huge hassle when it is not confined to the pipes, drains, or other areas of your rental property where it belongs. 770 more words
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This prestigious competition is already under way. You can read all the event details at this link. http://www.bowlsaustralia.com.au/Events/National-events/Australian-Indoor-Championships.
As temperatures begin to cool and Labour Day quickly approaches, Twitter is looking back at summer’s playlist and crowning the top songs of the season. … 186 more words


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VIENNA,(Reuters) – A new council set up in Libya to oversee and direct oil and gas will not change policy and should not make the country any less attractive to foreign investors, the head of Libya’s oil industry said on Saturday.
Libya’s government earlier this month announced the creation of a Council for Oil and Gas Affairs.
The announcement, shortly after Libyan leader Muammar Ghaddhafi gave a speech calling for greater Libyan involvement in the oil sector, raised concerns among some analysts.
They said the North African producer could be following the example of countries, such as Venezuela, that have been making conditions tougher for foreign operators.
“It is not going to hamper or slow things down. It is not going to create red tape. It could even expedite things,” said Shokri Ghanem, head of Libya’s National Oil Corp.
“Rather than everything going to the council of ministers… this is a small consultative committee …It’s not going to be less attractive (for foreign investors),” he said. “The days of conservatism are gone.”
He also said it would not affect an international licensing round launched in August, which is Libya’s third since the lifting of most international sanctions against the country.
Analysts have said much of the acreage on offer in the third round was in frontier areas and the risk was it might not yield much oil.
But Ghanem said it had attracted great interest and that more than 150 companies had attended a road show in London.
Oil executives have been tantalised by the possibility it could be the prelude to a far more attractive development round, possibly next year, which would allow them to help develop proven major fields.
Ghanem said it was not unrealistic to say a development round could take place as early as next year, but said it could take time.
“Development is not as easy as exploration and production,” he said.
Ghanem was speaking in Vienna as delegates gathered ahead of a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Monday, which is widely expected to leave current production levels unchanged.
However, OPEC President Edmund Daukoru said on Saturday he was concerned about falling prices and the issue would be discussed at the its meeting.
Ghanem has said OPEC was unlikely to change its production ceiling for now, but would monitor the situation.
“We have to watch the market closely, then we will act accordingly.”
Looking ahead to the start of next year, he said much would depend on the situation regarding OPEC producer Iran, which is in dispute with the West over its nuclear enrichment programme.
“If Iran is attacked, then we will be buying oil from pharmacies,” he said, referring to the possibility of a huge price increase.

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Students across campus agree: The air in the library is a little too fresh. This is believed to be the causal explanation for plummeting grades this semester, as fewer students are able to cope with the overall freshness in the library while studying. These students have been forced to move their academic endeavors elsewhere.
Jacqueline Ragnow, a sophomore English major, said, “I honestly have a difficult time studying, unless the humidity is at 100 percent and the air feels like a musty attic. That’s why I’ve decided to set up a makeshift study area in the attic of my apartment. I just miss the smell otherwise”
Caleb Thurgood, a junior interdisciplinary studies major, echoed this sentiment: “Every time I go into the library, it smells like an alpine forest. I’m trying to focus on my academics—not go on a hike through the Smoky Mountains.”
Dr. Louis Morgan, head librarian at Lee University, disagrees: “Here at the Squires Library, our primary goal is to ensure that it doesn’t smell like an old, dank, musty dungeon.”
When pressed on the declining number of students using the library, Morgan responded by pointing out that, while overall numbers have declined, the number of students using amenities such as the hammock and learning about the history of the Church of God from the in-house museum has actually increased. Moreover, nearly 100 visitors viewed the library’s unique collection of Audubon’s fern drawings last week.
A small group of students joined together outside of the library on Tuesday to protest the overall freshness of the air. These students held signs ranging from “In must we trust” to “humidity kills stupidity.” These students have made one thing clear: They’re not going to be satisfied until the air in the library smells a little less fresh.


DEKALB, Ill. (AP) -- The northern Illinois city of DeKalb is cutting back on road salting.
WNIJ radio reports Friday that city officials say they will only salt main roads and areas that are considered dangerous. Public Works Director T.J. Moore says residents should expect snow-packed streets if forecast snow falls on Saturday.
Moore says DeKalb has about 250 tons of salt available with another 800 tons on order from the state. But Moore says DeKalb officials don't "want to depend on future shipments that may not arrive on time."
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How many of you know about the demolition of the Babri Masjid? It happened in 1992. Do you know why it happened? Do you know where? Do you know what the outcome was? How many things have been held in the the balance during the 25 years intervening? What is happening now?
I raise this as one issue – a single solitary thing that happened somewhere in the world, a thing that had tentacles of consequences extending in every direction – to remind myself, and anyone else who considers it, just how difficult it is to know what is happening in the world, and why it’s happening. To remind us that when we sit here in the US and believe we know, because of our education, our CNN, our NY Times, our Facebook and our Twitter, our tremendous privilege, if you will… to remind us that we are truly looking at the world from 40,000 feet up. The details are obscured, the actors and participants unknown. We don’t know what happened just before this obscure scene unfolded, or the week or month or decade before, and we don’t know who prevailed, or what transpired, because we’re moving. We’re not hovering.
A little humility goes a long way. Don’t presume that you know the best course of action for someone else. Be intentional with yourself. Be respectful and compassionate toward others. Assume that there is more to the story than you can see or discern. Be a help if needed, but but don’t expect always to lead.


The mechanism of an electric speed controller varies depending on whether you own an adaptive or purpose-build electric bike. An adaptive bike includes an electric drive system installed on an ordinary bicycle. A purpose-built bike, more expensive than an adaptive bike, provides easier acceleration and affords more features. The mechanism of electric bike speed controller varies in these two types.
Speed Control Basics
The speed controller of an electric bike is an electronic circuit that not only controls the speed of an electric motor but also serves as a dynamic brake. This controller unit uses power from the battery pack and drives it to the hub motor. Different types of controllers are used for brushed and brushless motors. For adaptive e-bikes, a conversion kit is used and the controller is the main component of that kit.
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The electric bike speed controller sends signals to the bike's motor hub in various voltages. These signals detect the direction of a rotor relative to the starter coil. The proper function of a speed control depends on the employment of various mechanisms. In a purpose-built electric bike, Hall effect sensors help detect the orientation of the rotor. If your speed controller does not include such sensors -- and the speed controller on an adaptive bike may not -- the electromotive force of the undriven coil is calculated to get the rotor orientation.
Once you understand the basics of your electric bike speed controller, you can easily shift between the two modes of operation -- manual pedaling and electric driven. This allows you to get a good workout without overly taxing your muscles and lungs. If you're a beginning cyclist, for instance, you might find yourself breathless during uphill climbs. You can switch to your electric speed control while climbing hills, gradually reducing your dependence on the electronic operation as your endurance increases. If you enjoy biking with family and friends, the ability to switch to electric speed controls can help ensure a comfortable ride for everyone, regardless of differing abilities and strengths.
The aesthetics and speed controller of an electric bike varies depends on whether you buy an electric bike new or convert a standard bike. But you might find it economically and environmentally sound to use either for transportation. Electric bikes don't produce gas emissions or noises. The top speed of an electric bike is limited to 20 mph so it reduces the chances of accident and serious injuries of the riders as compared to manually operated bikes. An electric bike costs less to operate than other fuel-powered vehicles.


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The EULEN-ABB workers are fighting and must have all the solidarity they can get. The Spanish CNT-AIT has called for an International Day of Action in Solidarity with the EULEN-ABB workers on February 17th 2012!
We refer to previous articles on this website and IWA- Sections websites concerning the backgrund of the conflict. Please, also this time, show solidarity by concentrations/ pickets, phone calls or sending e-mails and faxes focusing on ABB and ADECCO!
Solidarity with the EULEN-ABB workers!
Oslo, February 13th 2012

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It’s World Mental Health Day 10th October
So I decided I wanted to organise another little project to tie in with this so I came up with ” Hearts Of Hope”
Seen as my last project with the notes on the bridge was “notes of hope” and my group which is still campaigning against the council who removed them has recently been renamed “Midlands Messages Of Hope” I wanted something that would tie in with this.
I came up with the idea of making similar notes to those on the bridge but with more of a general “mental health awareness” feel rather than the suicide prevention aim of the notes for the bridge and hanging them all around the rails that go around the entrance to my local park in the aim of mental health awareness, creating conversation around mental health and also notes that will tackle mental health stigma.
To my amazement after the recent awfulness and fight with Worcestershire county council removing my notes of hope from the bridge and what has turned in to a campaign in fight to rehang them I was completely shocked when within 2 hours I had a response from solihull council regarding the hearts if hope project, permission and support! It was pretty amazing considering recent events and so I will be aiming to do this project on 7th October to tie in to World Mental health day.
The aim is to hang them, people to read them, create conversation about mental health but to also attach them in a way so that they are removable.
People with a mental health issue and those who know someone with a mental health issue will be encouraged to take a heart and keep it or pass it on. Hopefully after a week all of the hearts with have gone to hands that need hope ♡♡
You can join the group to support me here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/278903099335095/
Here’s to filling hearts with hope ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡


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Livestreaming: Grand finale of Adom TV's Nsoromma Season II
The grand finale of Adom TV’s popular music talent show, Nsoromma Season II comes off at the West Hills Mall car park at Weija.
It has been 12 amazing weeks since Season II of the music reality show entertained patrons on Sundays.
To take the fun notches higher, some of the country’s popular musicians billed to perform at the event.
Kidi, Fameye, MzVee, Kofi Mole and Bisa K’dei, as well as ‘Mea’ hitmaker Kelvyn Boy, comic actor cum musician, Lil Win and Yaw Berk, will all be there.
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Last year, 32,592 Norwegians were diagnosed for cancer, according to new figures from the Cancer Registry.
There are about 1,000 more cancer cases than in 2014, where there were registered 31,651 new cases. The increase is relatively equally divided between men and women.
Every year, there were a number of Norwegians who have been diagnosed with cancer. The increase is mainly due to the increase in population and the population’s age and not because of an increased risk of getting cancer. This was disclosed by the Cancer Registry that presented the statistics for 2015 on Thursday.
The most common types of cancer affecting women are breast, colon and lung cancer.
Among men, the most common types of cancer are prostate, lung and colon cancer.
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Kentucky House Bill 151, “An Act Relating to Insurance Fraud”
On March 26, 2019, Kentucky’s Governor signed into law House Bill 151, “An Act Relating to Insurance Fraud.” The legislation presents an aggressive, three-pronged approach to curtailing the state’s insurance fraud problem with particular emphasis on concerns arising under the state’s mandatory motor vehicle reparations laws (Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act, “KMVRA”), and worker’s compensation laws. The Act’s primary goal increases criminal penalties and fines for insurance fraud, aligning Kentucky’s insurance fraud statutes with its comparable criminal theft and sentencing statutes. The new laws also seek to strengthen the state’s ability to identify violators by expanding the lists of persons legally required to report insurance fraud to include an array of medical licensure boards. Second, the new law prohibits bulk purchase of police vehicle accident reports, currently a preferred method for gaining accident victims’ information in order to solicit spurious medical treatments. Finally, the new legislation adds provisions similar to the federal Medicaid statutes prohibiting medical providers from engaging in “self-referrals” of patients to facilities where the providers have a financial interest.
The Act amends KRS 304.47-020(2), “Fraudulent insurance acts – Penalties – Compensatory damages – Application of section,” to redefine insurance fraud statutory “violations” as “crimes” and align punishment with criminal penalties as provided in KRS 514.030, the criminal statute for “Theft by unlawful taking or disposition – Penalties.” Specifically, the provisions of KRS 304.47-020(2) (a)-(c) now mirror KRS 514.030(2)(d)-(g), the statute defining the criminal felony classes. KRS 304.47-020(4) mandates persons convicted of crimes established under the new insurance fraud laws shall be punished by imprisonment under the provisions of either KRS 532.090, criminal misdemeanor sentencing guidelines, or KRS 532.060, the criminal felony sentencing guidelines. KRS 304.47-020(4) also permits imposition of fines up to $10,000 per person and $100,000 for corporations, or twice the amount gained by the crime, whichever is larger.
The Act also amends KRS 304.47-050, “Reports of possible fraudulent insurance acts – Investigation – Notification of prosecutor – Immunity from civil liability,” to mandate reporting from medical providers and persons “having knowledge or believing that a fraudulent insurance act or … practice which may constitute” a crime under the statute, and requires those persons “shall send to the division a report or information pertinent to the knowledge or belief….” The new law expands the list of mandatory reporters to target numerous medical licensure boards, including medical, chiropractic, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and massage therapy boards and any employees of these groups.
The Act amends KRS 189.635, “Vehicle accident reports by operators, law enforcement officers, and agencies – Availability to parties to accident and news-gathering organizations — Contracts with outside entities to provide vehicle’s accident history and electronic access to reports – Administrative regulations – Availability of reports – Insurers of train engineers,” to target PIP/BRB (basic reparations benefits) fraud abuse and prevent bulk purchasing of police reports in efforts to identify motor vehicle accident victims for unscrupulous solicitation of spurious medical treatment. The new laws require the Kentucky State Police to redact victims’ personal identifying information from vehicle accident reports provided to “news-gathering organizations,” and redefines a “news-gathering organization.” KRS 189.635 (8)(b)(2) expressly excludes from the definition of “News-gathering organization” any “product or publication with the primary purpose of distributing advertising; or publishing names and other personal identifying information concerning parties to motor vehicle accidents which may be used to solicit for services covered under Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304,” [the subchapter housing the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Reparations Act]. Additionally, for purposes of the paragraph, the statute defines the “personal information” to be redacted to include the address, driver’s license number, phone number, date of birth, and any other contact information contained in the police report for each person listed on the report, and the vehicle identification numbers (VINs) for each vehicle listed on the report.
Finally, the Act creates an entirely new section to KRS 304.39, the KMVRA, to prohibit healthcare providers from “self-referring” patients to facilities where the providers have financial interests. The new statute expressly references the federal law prohibiting self-referrals, 42 U.S. Code § 1395nn, “Limitation on certain physician referrals.” In summary, this federal law prohibits a physician from referring Medicare patients for designated health services to an entity with which the physician (or immediate family member) has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies and furthermore prohibits the designated health services entity from submitting claims to Medicare for those services resulting from a prohibited referral. Kentucky’s new law likewise seeks to prevent medical providers from referring patients to facilities where the provider has an ownership or investment interest in the person or entity, or a compensation arrangement between the provider and the person or entity. The section relieves insurers from paying treatment claims sought in violation of this new statute and requires anyone who received BRB payments in violation of this section to refund the amounts paid to them. The new section also enacts new civil penalties up to $25,000 “per arrangement or scheme” for violation of the Act’s provisions.
The new law promises better detection, reporting and firmer punishments for insurance fraud crimes, with deterrence as the ultimate goal. Interestingly, Kentucky state government is currently dealing with a budget shortfall and state-funded pension crisis. While local government and state correctional impact statements filed during the Bill’s progression stated the Act would have “minimal impact” on correctional and local government fiscal resources, it remains to be seen whether the state’s fiscal crisis will impact the new Act’s enforcement. Specifically, the state will be attempting to enforce these new laws while simultaneously reducing funding to state and local law enforcement agencies. The Insurance Fraud Act is certainly a step in the right direction, but it will demand support from the top down for its ultimate success. It will be interesting to revisit the laws’ impact in a few years to evaluate the ongoing results.
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Republican led states are not happy with Democrat President Joe Biden’s plan to give the IRS tracking rights for all transactions exceeding $600, in fact, the number of states which are signing up for a fight is swelling to overwhelming numbers, with a feeble Biden hardly being up to the challenge.
Following declarations from Nebraska and West Virginia that they would not comply with the proposed IRS privileges, Missouri joined the crowd with state treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick warning that he would not lie down while the federal government sough such an overreach and violation of privacy. Handing over transaction data to the federal government remains illegal by Missouri law, and Fitzpatrick said that he would not willingly hand over such information to the IRS. He added that if the IRS attempts to push the issue, it will be fought in court.
Dennis Milligan, state treasurer of Arkansas made similar noises, calling the IRS request for private transaction data “absolutely absurd,” and swearing to do everything in his power to “not comply with this proposal.”
Riley Moore, state treasurer of West Virginia said that the IRS plan was not just a gross invasion of privacy but also an existential threat to smaller community banks that don’t have the budget to come into compliance with such draconian oversight. Moore warned that the proposal was a situation which would favor big banks, the same ones, he points out, that financed Biden’s 2020 campaign. Moore called the move by the IRS unconstitutional and swore not to comply with it.
John Murante, treasurer of Nebraska similarly promised not to comply with the new requirements and said that he would fight the Biden administration all the way to the Supreme Court over the issue.
Moore praised Murante’s comments and emphasized the importance of state-state cooperation in combating Biden’s unconstitutional plan. He argued that the federal government was not likely to be willing to sue every state in the union over the issue, and every state should absolutely put up a fight.
Richard Hunt of Consumers Bankers warned of the dismally small number of people currently working in the banking system and said that if such a rule becomes normalized that it will scare off potential workers and startups.
Author: Noah Webster


First picture of pregnant mother flown to Sweden for emergency swine flu treatment
A pregnant mother with swine flu was battling for her life last night after being flown to Sweden for emergency treatment.
Sharon Pentleton developed adult respiratory distress syndrome, a rare complication of swine flu.
She was taken to the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm because a specialist five-bed NHS unit in Leicester was full.
Patients included two other swine flu victims. Her chances of recovery are put at 50-50.
Vigil: Brian and Sharon Muirhead. He is at her bedside in Stockholm
Miss Pentleton, a care assistant for the elderly in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, is six months pregnant with her second child.
She and her partner Brian Muirhead have a two-year-old daughter, Kieva.
Last night Mr Muirhead, 30, was keeping a vigil at her bedside with her father James Pentleton.
Mr Muirhead: 'We are not thinking about anything at all except Sharon getting better. It is a very difficult time and I am just focused on her recovery.
‘They have been wonderful to us here and I know Sharon is getting the best care possible.
'We just want to concentrate on Sharon.
‘The picture we have issued of her is one of my favourites. She looks absolutely lovely in it. I would do anything to protect Sharon.'
Grave: Miss Pentleton is fighting for life
Last night she was described by the hospital as 'critical but stable' in one of only four beds in the specialist ECMO unit.
Another patient in the same unit is a 22-year-old Swedish man who like Ms Pentleton has swine flu complications.
ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) involves the patient's blood being circulated outside the body with the addition of oxygen.
The technique is used when a person's lungs are functioning very poorly even with ventilation and high levels of oxygen - and the patient's chances are rated as 50-50.
The ECMO unit is a modern purpose-built unit with security-controlled doors in a far corner of the children's wing of the hospital.
Ms Pentleton is monitored 24-hours a day by an array of equipment and a team of specialists.
She arrived on Thursday evening after Swedish doctors chartered a private jet to fly the two hours to Scotland to pick her up.
Crister Classon, a spokesman for the hospital, said: 'We are happy to help Britain or any other country if they run out of beds.
‘It is a normal procedure to help other countries when they need it.
'We have only four beds and we currently have two swine flu patients in them, so there there are presently only two spare beds.'
It is thought a second British patient may be transferred to the unit.
The hospital's Dr Palle Palmer explained that the ECMO machine - similar to a heart and lung machine - was used to 'buy time' for patients.
He said people could be kept on the machine for up to two months, but added that most patients did not need ECMO treatment for that long.
He said: 'Normally it takes about two weeks, that's the normal treatment. But it is possible to run it for longer.
Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm: Where Miss Pentleton is being treated
‘It's not really a treatment, it's more like buying time to allow the body to get better.'
Dr Palmer added: 'We don't use it if there are other ways of treating someone. Every time we get a patient they are extremely ill.'
The Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, where doctors had hoped to treat Miss Pentleton, has the first designated ECMO unit for adults in the UK.
But because it was full - with two of its five machines already being used by swine flu patients- medics turned to Stockholm.
ECMO treatment has only recently been accepted into mainstream NHS practice, being regarded as experimental in adults until the completion of a trial six months ago.
Seriously sick children have been successfully treated for some time.
Best chance: Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon said it was vital Miss Pentleton was transferred to Sweden
Consultant cardio-thoracic surgeon Mr Richard Firmin director of the ECMO unit in Leicester, said an average of 100 patients a year are treated there and beds could be expanded to 10 if absolutely necessary.
Patients are attached to an ECMO machine while their lungs recover from a variety of conditions, including viral infections and trauma.
It involves circulating the patient's blood outside the body and adding oxygen to it artificially,
Mr Firmin said 'The circuit is basically an external lung. Anybody who ends up with ECMO is somebody who is at the very severest end of lung failure.'
Patients may need treatment for two to eight weeks, at a cost of £55,000 to £105,000 per patient.
Professor David Menon, an intensive care specialist at Cambridge University, said a small minority of swine flu victims who need intensive care have suffered a direct viral attack on their lungs, rather than a secondary infection.
The condition called pneumonitis involves destruction of lung tissue.
He said ECMO treatment had been used to help swine flu victims in other countries.
He said 'It is used for seriously ill patients whose chances of survival are around 50 per cent.'
ECMO is used for conditions other than lung failure, such as heart problems.
Doctors in specialist units like Papworth Heart Hospital, Cambridgeshire, are currently investigating how their ECMO facilities can be used to help swine flu patients.
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Parsons argues there is a clear link between religion, morality, norms and statue laws. The strength of the feminist argument is that they explain how religion can be used as a way of maintaining male domination over women through promoting traditional gender roles.
Another function is that religion gives people a sense of identity and belonging, for example if you follow a religion you belong to this religion therefore you have a sense of identity and any kind of attack on this religion feels like an attack on them.
Holm refers to this as the devaluation of women in contemporary religion. For them, the hijab is a symbol of liberation that enables them to enter the public sphere without losing their culture and history.
Many Muslims believe the veil shows their independence and separate identity and shows that they are proud of their religion. An example would be from Christianity, were there believe that men were made from god and women from men, this could be interpreted as meaning that women are lower than men because they were not made from god.
For example belonging to an evangelical group can be empowering for some women. Functionalists also criticise feminists and believe religion stabilises society by creating social solidarity and integration between groups and do not believe it oppresses women.
Linda Woodhead believes that yes traditional religions are patriarchal she emphasises that not all of this is true of religion.
Functionalists would argue that is not oppressive but is helping women to know their gender role, thus creating social cohesion. For example men reinterpreted religious beliefs in ways that favours patrichary.
Functionalists also criticise feminists and believe religion stabilises society by creating social solidarity and integration between groups to which is beneficial to society: So as a result they would perform rituals this was their way of praying that their people would return from the rivers.
However, religion has not always been like this as there was a time when religion was very she woman centred, e. She appears to have made no attempt to find Muslim women who felt they were forced into wearing the veil against their will by men in a patriarchal society.
Even if religions were oppressive, Leymah Gbowee shows how women can overcome that and use religion for their own liberation. Conversely, Marxists believe the main role of religion is to legitimise and maintain the power of the ruling class by keeping the working class from rising up, doing this by misleading them into believing their suffering will be favoured in the afterlife.
This links in with the idea that religion reflects traditional gender roles and male power.
For example, belonging to an evangelical group can be empowering for some women. New Age religions such as crystal healing and feng shui are dominated by women so are not oppressive. For example, a strongly held belief among evangelicals is that men should respect women. However, the funeral ceremony allows people to adjust to their new situation.
However it has been heavily criticised by functionalists and Marxists for being too bias and not considering any positives. Jean Holm describes this as the devaluation of women in contemporary society.
Durkheim also argues that religion creates social order and encourages harmony. The last function is that functionalists generally see religion as a good thing as it creates social solidarity and strengthens collective conscience, he believed that religion promotes this social solidarity by dealing with the situations of emotional stress that threaten the stability of society.
However, He has also been criticized for misunderstanding both totemism and the behavior of the aboriginal tribes themselves. Linda Woodhead criticises feminist explanations; that simply equate religion with patriarchy and the oppression of women.
However postmodernists would criticize saying that it is unlikely that religion teaching traditional gender roles has a significant impact; this is because in the postmodern world people have less faith in Meta narratives in religion.
As well as this, they believe that religion functions as a patriarchal ideology that is a vehicle that perpetuates inequity and such beliefs legitimizes female subservience and oppression. The Ten Commandments for example, people believe that if they follow these set of rules that there will be an afterlife for them.
Merton says that in religion you have both functions and dysfunctions, because not everything in society is positive, it can be dangerous. Durkheim study of the aborigines can be evidence of this as he found that the members of this community worshipped sacred objects even though they had no supernatural characteristics.
Feminists, such as Simone de Beauvoir, agree with the Marxist idea that religion promotes false consciousness, but this is a gendered form false gender consciousness whereby women learn and accept their domestic responsibilities and duties towards their husbands.
Through socialization religion can control the way people dress for example Muslims must have all their body covered. Though both Marxists and feminists believe that religion masks the oppression they do not believe it serves the same people.
In conclusion, it is my opinion that feminists, assuming the main function of religion is to perpetuate patriarchy is correct, as the churches do reflect traditional gender roles and due to society being in a stage of modernity, and women having very different roles, it is clear that monotheistic religions such as Christianity do try to perpetuate patriarchy.
Similarly Saadawi takes the view that it is the development of patriarchal society that has caused religion to promote inequality. Therefore religion is seen to control us. However feminists have been criticised as not all religions are oppressive, for example, Quakers who are committed to gender equality have never been oppressive to women.Evaluate postmodernist explanations of the role and functions of religion in contemporary society.
Postmodernist religion can be defined as any type of religion that is influenced, interpreted or shaped by postmodernism and postmodern philosophies. However, religion may also perform positive functions for society, and subordinate groups, such as women, may also use religion to serve their interests.
Introduction Feminists view the role and functions of religion in society today to be primarily i____________. Evaluate Feminist Views on the Roles and Functions of Religion in Society Today; ’ Feminists would argue that this example shows how women are forced to be in the expressive role as the men are religiously promoted as the breadwinners in the instrumental role.
However functionalists would criticize feminists, by saying that. Evaluate feminist views on the role and functions of religion in society today (33 Marks) All over the world religion is portrayed differently giving people many different opinions on it.
Home Essay Sociology A2 – Postmodernity Task Essay Question(s): Evaluate feminist views on the role Evaluate postmodernist and functions of religion in explanations of the role & society today (18marks) functions of religion in contemporary society (33marks) Patriarchal Vehicle (Plan and case.
Evaluate feminist views on the role and functions of religion in society today. Feminists see religion as a patriarchal institution; maintaining male dominance over women by making them believe it is god?s will.
Feminists believe that women are controlled by religions in several ways, for example, dress code, arranged marriage, lifestyle.Download