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UNITED STATES of America v. Mason David POWELL, Appellant
Appellant Mason David Powell argues, for the first time on appeal, that the District Court’s mistaken application of the Special Instructions in §§ 2G1.3(d)(1) and 2G2.1(d)(1) of the United States Sentencing Guidelines constitutes plain error. The Government contends that plain error review is not appropriate because this argument was waived, not merely forfeited. We need not determine whether we confront a forfeiture or waiver, however, because even assuming the plain error review that attends the former, Powell’s substantial rights were not affected. We therefore will affirm.
Powell pleaded guilty to using a facility or means of interstate commerce to entice a minor victim to engage in sexual activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) (Count I); enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of the conduct, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2251(a) (Count II); and possessing child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2252A(a)(5)(B) (Count III). He was sentenced to 480 months in prison. He now argues that he is entitled to resentencing because the District Court plainly erred by enhancing his sentence based on “multiple ‘pseudo-counts’ for several victims when those counts would not have constituted relevant conduct of the offense of conviction.” Appellant’s Br. 2.
Because we assume that our review is for plain error under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 52(b), we must determine whether (1) an error occurred, (2) the error is “plain,” and (3) it “affect[s] substantial rights.” United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 732, 113 S.Ct. 1770, 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993) (alteration in original) (quoting Fed. R. Crim. P. 52(b)). If this standard is met, we may exercise our discretion to correct the error if it would “seriously affect[ ] the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Id. (citation omitted). Powell bears the burden of demonstrating that the Olano standard has been met. Id. at 734–35, 113 S.Ct. 1770.
Powell argues that the District Court erred by concluding that the offenses charged in Counts I and II, which were based on his communications with victim C.S., also involved victims L.G., R.S., S.H., D.M., and K.M. Under both §§ 2G1.3(d)(1) and 2G2.1(d)(1), if the offense of conviction involved more than one minor, the Guidelines treat the conduct related to each minor as a separate count.2 This enhancement applies when the “relevant conduct of an offense of conviction includes” the exploitation or enticement of more than one minor “whether specifically cited in the count of conviction” or not. U.S.S.G. § 2G1.3(d)(1) cmt. n.6; id. § 2G2.1 cmt. n.7.
Both parties agree that, as it relates to this case,3 “relevant conduct” is properly defined as “acts ․ that occurred during the commission of the offense of conviction, in preparation for that offense, or in the course of attempting to avoid detection or responsibility for that offense,” U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3(a)(1), but they disagree as to whether Powell’s acts involving victims L.G., R.S., S.H., D.M., and K.M. fall within that definition.
For today’s purpose, however, it is sufficient that we conclude the District Court did not err in treating the conduct involving victim D.M. as relevant conduct, for that alone is sufficient to deny relief on plain error review. “[T]he broad language of § 1B1.3(a) is clear: relevant conduct includes all acts that occurred during the commission of the offense.” United States v. McClure-Potts, 908 F.3d 30, 40 (3d Cir. 2018) (alteration in original) (quoting United States v. Coe, 79 F.3d 126, 127 (11th Cir. 1996) (per curiam)). Powell’s abuse of D.M. carried over from 2014 until in or around Powell’s offense conduct involving C.S. in 2015. And Powell brought D.M. with him to his meeting with C.S., reflecting an intent to intermingle his abuse of D.M. with his abuse of C.S. These circumstances together suffice to support the District Court’s conclusion that Powell’s conduct as to D.M. is relevant conduct under § 1B1.3(a)(1). See United States v. Ward, 626 F.3d 179, 183–84 (3d Cir. 2010) (finding District Court did not err in concluding an offense involved a second victim when there was evidence that the defendant intended to include the second victim in the offense of conviction).
An error does not affect a defendant’s substantial rights unless it “prejudiced [him], either specifically or presumptively.” Olano, 507 U.S. at 739, 113 S.Ct. 1770. “It must have affected the outcome of the district court proceedings.” Id. at 734, 113 S.Ct. 1770. Powell’s criminal history category is not disputed. And with the inclusion of Powell’s abuse of D.M. as relevant conduct under § 1B1.3(a)(1), Powell’s total offense level remains at 43 4 —the total offense level under which he was sentenced. Accordingly, Powell’s substantial rights were not affected by the District Court’s inclusion of Powell’s abuse of victims L.G., R.S., S.H., and K.M as relevant conduct.
For the foregoing reasons, we will affirm the judgment of conviction and sentence as entered by the District Court.
2. See U.S.S.G. § 2G1.3(d)(1) (“If the offense involved more than one minor, Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts) shall be applied as if the persuasion, enticement, coercion, travel, or transportation to engage in a commercial sex act or prohibited sexual conduct of each victim had been contained in a separate count of conviction.”); § 2G2.1(d)(1) (“If the offense involved the exploitation of more than one minor, Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts) shall be applied as if the exploitation of each minor had been contained in a separate count of conviction.”).
3. Powell argues, and the government concedes, that U.S.S.G. § 1B1.3(a)(2), which defines “relevant conduct” as “all acts and omissions ․ that were part of the same course of conduct or common scheme or plan as the offense of conviction,” is inapplicable here.
4. Pseudo-count group five, with an adjusted offense level of 38, pertains to victim D.M. This starting offense level of 38 would be increased by three to reflect the existence of three sentencing units: pseudo-count group five as well as groups one and seven, the offenses of conviction. A further increase of five levels would be made because Powell is a repeat and dangerous sex offender. U.S.S.G. § 4B1.5(b)(1). Finally, three levels would be subtracted for Powell’s acceptance of responsibility, U.S.S.G. § 3E1.1, resulting in a total offense level of 43.
KRAUSE, Circuit Judge.


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A brief overview of the sales contract for the purchase of new or used aircraft – From the down payment to the contract.
A legal regulation on how much a down payment should be may not exist. The law provides for payment on delivery, the so-called payment Train-by-train ahead. The seller is basically free to determine and can even agree the whole amount as an advance payment. However, for this an individual regulation is necessary. In general terms and conditions this is usually not possible.
The down payment is intended to protect the seller from losses, which occur due to the fact that the buyer can not fulfill the contract, or else also serve to pre-finance production. Since the manufacture of a aircraft takes a longer time, it is not uncommon for higher Down payment quotas are required.
Under no circumstances should large down payments be made without security (e.g. bank guarantee) can be provided. Apart from the risk of loss, this can also be an indication that the seller or manufacturer in financial problems. Dangerous for the buyer is that in the event of in the event of insolvency, the down payment becomes part of the insolvency estate and in the worst case is lost. The reclaim must then be submitted to the insolvency administrator for the insolvency table must be filed. As a rule, it is then only possible with a reimbursement of a fraction can be expected.
In the event of the insolvency of the seller should never be from the Withdraw from the contract. This would be a mistake, because then the deposit is not more to save.
When buying a used aircraft should make a down payment, paid, if at all, into a domestic escrow account. Requires a seller located abroad a payment by cash transfer e.g. via Western Union, this is a warning signal and an indication of a Fraud attempt.
Caution should be exercised when an extremely favorable price the seller is located abroad and a payment (in advance) by bank transfer is required. Cash transfer is required or an unknown escrow service (i.e., not listed escrow service) or a freight forwarder is named, the fiduciary is to handle the payment processing.
Proof of ownership:
It is essential to request the registration certificate and a look at the register to see if there is any collateral. (lien) is registered. Especially when buying American Aircraft should have the previous Bill of Sale.
Before the final purchase, the aircraft should be technically and especially with regard to the documentation (CoA, CoR, ARC…). A Preliminary contract should include provisions on bearing costs in the event of detected defects following a Include prebuy inspection and, if applicable, add to the cost of the Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.
This should be in the purchase contract:
Depending on whether it is a used or new aircraft, the following points should be included in the purchase contract:
– Name and address of buyer and seller, ideally also the identity card or passport number
– Aircraft data (manufacturer, registration number, serial number)
– Notes on accessories and equipment sold with the product
– Purchase price and payment agreement, VAT statement, Reference to payment of import duty
– For international contracts: Applicable law and Jurisdiction
– Aircraft Condition Statement: Hours of Operation Summary with running times, airworthiness data, last ARC, last weighing, performed Repairs and maintenance, AD’s, LTA’s, SB’S, damage history….
– Assurances/ guarantee promises
– Place and time of handover and documents handed over
– Date and signature of seller and buyer
– As a jointly completed attachment: the notification to the Authority (e.g. LBA Form 10)
Which law applies when buying abroad?
Which law is applicable and which court is responsible for disputes is (locally) competent may be of essential importance. The regulations on this are far too extensive and would go beyond the scope of this Contribution blow up. For contracts within the EU, the European Civil Procedure Regulation (CPR). Thereafter, each contracting party may, in the state in which it is domiciled. Alternatively, at the place of performance be sued.
Furthermore, the principle of free choice of law applies. The Contracting parties are therefore free to choose which right in the case of cross-border contracts applies. Frequently, companies have included in their clauses corresponding to general terms and conditions, nothing has been agreed, the law of the country in which the company has its registered office shall apply.
However, something else may apply in the case of a consumer contract. A buyer is therefore well advised to seek not only professional but also legal advice before concluding a purchase agreement for an aircraft.
A pdf of this article published in Fliegermagazin 08/2019 you can find here
Frank Dörner, Attorney at Law, Munich

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July 15, 2014
By Beth Borzone
Talks between LIRR labor unions and MTA broke down today and the unions are preparing for a strike, according to a prepared statement by Anthony Simon, General Chairman, SMART and key spokesman for the unions.
“I regret to report that negotiations have collapsed with MTA, and all eight unions are now proceeding with strike plans for July 20,” Simon’s statement said.
The strike will begin on Sunday, but disruptions to services could begin as early as Wednesday.
“The strike will begin 12:01 a.m. this Sunday. Riders should be aware that the winding down of service will begin well before then, perhaps as early as Wednesday, as the railroad needs to secure its equipment,” Simon said.
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“MTA has clearly decided that provoking a strike is the course of action it intends to pursue. No further negotiations are scheduled,” Simon stated.
“The onus of this deadlock is solely on MTA,” Simon continued, “Two Boards of renowned and experienced arbitrators have recommended a fair compromise settlement. We are willing to accept the recommendations. MTA is not. MTA admitted to us that they know that historically the PEB (Presidential Emergency Board) recommendations are the basis for settlement. They told us they understand that the only way they can break this historical precedent is to take a strike. This is the course they have chosen.”
The unions also blame the MTA for the timing of the strike, stating that they were willing to extend the “cooling off period” into the fall, but the MTA was not.
“Make no mistake about it,” Simon stated, “The timing of this strike, with its devastating impact on Long Island’s summer season, is MTA’s decision. The unions repeated our offer to agree to the requests of the New York Congressional delegation, area residents and businesses to delay the strike until September, but MTA would not agree.”
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The connection between sexual attraction and arousal is not static; the swing between feeling desirable and connected in a marriage is in a continuous flux and reflects the health of the entire relationship, not just its sexual side.
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|Title:||Governor Francis Bernard, the Massachusetts Friends of Government, and the Advent of the Revolution|
Friends of Government
Origins of the American Revolution
United States History Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
Boston (Mass) Politics and government
Massachusetts Govenor (1760-1770 : Bernard)
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|Abstract:||This article examines the political bases of proto-Loyalism in before the American Revolution. It is based on a prosopography of 727 friends of government in Massachusetts and demonstrates that (a) they were a significant political presence during the administration of Gov. Francis Bernard, 1760-69; (b) they constituted a substantial body of opinion critical of the radical leadership of the colonial protest movement that emerged during the imperial crisis; (c) they represented a potential cadre for Loyalist counter-revolution; (d) the failure of the royal governors to build a coherent anti-revolutionary party explains the futility of counteracting the Revolution in Massachusetts in 1774-76.|
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Taxes and NAFTA Under the Microscope
July 18, 2017
As the White House looks to renegotiate NAFTA, the GOP is looking towards tax reform, now that healthcare reform has collapsed. Homebuilding sentiment and trade prices are also down.
- White House releases plans for remaking NAFTA. The Trump administration announced its plan for remaking the North American Free Trade Agreement to preserve “Buy America” provisions and to reduce trade deficits while easing back on the inflammatory campaign rhetoric on trade with Mexico and Canada. The plan consists of provisions for reducing the trade deficit with NAFTA countries while maintaining rules that favor U.S. firms in government procurement. The plan also includes an unspecified mechanism to prevent countries from manipulating their currencies for trade advantage. Mexico and Canada both are open to the idea of reworking the trade agreement, however, Democratic lawmakers argue that the blueprint is too vague and could further strain U.S. relations with Canada and Mexico. [WSJ]
- House Republicans plan to rewrite tax codes. The overarching plan would aim to rewrite current tax law, revamp medical malpractice laws, change federal employees’ retirement benefits, and repeal some of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations. This all be in one bill would not require any Democratic votes to pass the House. The committee’s fiscal blueprint aims for a $6.5 trillion deficit reduction over the next ten years with a forecasted 2.6% average annual economic growth. The biggest impact of the bill is to set the stage for future reconciliation. The tax plan itself aims to be deficit-neutral, partly paying for itself with revenues from stronger growth in the economy. However, before the tax bill can advance, the House and the Senate must agree on the same version of the budget and the date has yet to be released. [WSJ]
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- U.S. import and export prices decline in June. U.S. import prices fell as predicted in June, while export prices unexpectedly declined. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated that import prices decreased by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in the last month. Export prices, however, unexpectedly dropped by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in the previous month, while forecast predicted no change. The U.S. dollar index was at 94.50 compared to 94.48 before the report was released. U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower opening with the Dow and the S&P 500 edging downwards. In the commodities market, gold futures traded at $1,238.26 a troy ounce versus $1,238.96 before the data was released, and crude oil traded at $46.73 a barrel, down from $46.78. [Nasdaq]

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Warm-up brings threat of high winds, flooding
Sunshine and milder temperatures gave Indiana residents a break from the snowy, harsh winter Wednesday, but their relief was expected to be short-lived despite a predicted warm-up.
National Weather Service meteorologists say temperatures that could hit the 50s and 60s on Thursday also could bring two other springlike hazards — high winds and flooding — before temperatures drop into the icebox again next week.
"It's just such a yo-yo effect right now," said Amberly Peterson, 33, a corporate communications specialist in Downtown Indianapolis. "I'm just concerned about having warm and thunderstorms one day and then blizzards the next."
Indiana is under a slight risk for severe weather Thursday as a cold front pushes through. But a bigger concern appears to be flooding. Forecasters say up to an inch of rain could fall on ground still covered by snow, triggering mild to moderate flooding.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis issued a flood warning effective Thursday through Sunday for portions of six rivers in Southern and Central Indiana. The warnings cover the Big Blue, Driftwood, Eel, East Fork White, White and Wabash rivers, the weather service said.
Noblesville and the Indianapolis communities of Nora, Ravenswood and Broad Ripple can expect minor flooding.
Flood levels are not expected to exceed those experienced in December for the White and East Fork White Rivers.
Ice trapped in frozen rivers and streams also will be a problem because water from the thaw that normally flows into streams won't have anywhere to go.
Indianapolis resident Leslie Redman said she is worried about street flooding in the area where she lives, near the White River on the city's Northside. But worrying is about all she can do.
"I've lived here all my life, so I know you can have a good winter or a bad winter. It is what it is," she said.
Wind is a bigger concern in Central Indiana, where thunderstorms are expected to roar through Thursday night, weather service meteorologist Marc Dahmer in Indianapolis said.
Sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts of 60 mph are likely, he said, and some weak tornadoes are possible.
For some businesses, however, the weather is helping their bottom line. Home repair companies are getting more calls from homeowners concerned about storm gutters stuffed with leaves and ice. If untouched, that water can seep in underneath a home's roof and cause damage costing thousands of dollars, said Chris Coolidge, head of operations at Wellman Exteriors in Indianapolis.
"I would definitely say this storm is getting us a little more business," Coolidge said.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 40s for a few days, but beginning Sunday they are expected to resume their frigid ways, hitting lows in the teens and highs in the 20s or 30s.


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To Rule the Waves tells the extraordinary story of how the British Royal Navy allowed one nation to rise to a level of power unprecedented in history. From the navy's beginnings under Henry VIII to the age of computer warfare and special ops, historian Arthur Herman tells the spellbinding tale of great battles at sea, heroic sailors, violent conflict, and personal tragedy - of the way one mighty institution forged a nation, an empire, and a new world.
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ISLAMABAD, August 10, 2015: The Balochistan Assembly witnessed introduction of two bills and adoption of three resolutions during the second sitting of its 20th session on Monday, says Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN).
The sitting started 52 minutes behind the schedule with 26 lawmakers (40%) present at the start and 13 (20%) at the time of adjournment.
Provincial Minister for Interior and Tribal Affairs introduced the Balochistan Hotels Restriction (Security) Bill 2015, and the Balochistan Rented Building Restriction (Security) Bill 2015.
The House adopted three resolutions; urging the government to take action against MQM’s Chief for his objectionable speeches under Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan, authorizing parliament to amend Marriage Act 1872 and Divorce Act 1862 for Christian community.
The House could not take up any of the question on its agenda as the relevant minister was not present for the sitting.
Some key observations of the assembly proceedings are as follows:
Members’ Participation in the House
- The Balochistan Assembly met for two hours and 40 minutes
- The sitting started at 1652 hours against the scheduled time of 1600 hours
- 26 lawmakers (40%) were present at the outset and 13 (20%) at the time of adjournment
- A maximum of 33 (51%) members attended the sitting
- The entire sitting was chaired by the Deputy Speaker
- The Chief Minister and the Leader of Opposition did not attend the sitting
- The parliamentary leaders of MWM and PkMAP were present
- Two minority members attended the sitting
- Six members applied for leave
- Provincial Minister for Interior and Tribal Affairs introduced the Balochistan Hotels Restriction (Security) Bill 2015 and the Balochistan Rented Building Restriction (Security) Bill 2015.
- The House adopted three resolutions; urging the government to take action against MQM’s Chief for his objectionable speeches under Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan, authorizing parliament to amend Marriage Act 1872 and Divorce Act 1862 for Christian community.
Representation and Responsiveness
- The question hour was not held due to absence of the relevant minister
- A PkMAP lawmaker discussed an Adjournment Motion (AM) for 14 minutes on demolition of slum area in sector I-11, Islamabad
Order and Institutionalization
- Twelve Points of Order consumed 40 minutes of the sitting
- JUI-F female lawmaker pointed out the quorum at 1927 hours which was followed by Chair’s announcement to adjourn the session due to less than 25% presence of lawmakers
- ‘Orders of the Day’ was available to the legislators, observers and others
- Information on legislators’ attendance was not available to the observers and public
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This daily factsheet is based on direct observation of the Balochistan Assembly proceedings conducted by Center for Peace and Development (CPD) – a member organization of FAFEN. Errors and omissions are excepted
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I was listening to one of my fave jams, Could It Be by Jaheim;
and it reminded me of another of my fave jams by the same artiste, Put That Woman First;
And the thought crossed my mind, "what do I really think about women?" Do I have a value based perspective that is balanced and compassionate or have I been perverted and warped by my experiences of and with women. Or are my views driven by popular innuendo, stereotypes and prejudices. Or maybe they are based on my own selfish desires and determination to exploit.
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Case Hall is one resilient kid. If he were a cat, he would be down a couple of lives, but would be enjoying the lives he has left to the fullest.
Three years ago, he survived a terrible car accident that took the life of his sister and father.
And last Wednesday, the 10-year-old was attacked by a pit bull, leaving him with lacerations on his face, arms, hands, chest, injuries to his mouth, and broken bones that required surgery, according to his stepfather, Steve Bushell.
"He's taking it in stride," said Bushell. "He's shook up, but he's doing the best he can."
Though he was bandaged, stitched, and pined up, Case was still in good spirits, said Bushell.
In fact, before he underwent surgery last week, he asked doctors if he'd be ready to do go-carting by Saturday. He was supposed to make his go-cart racing debut this past weekend, said his stepfather.
The dog, a 3-year-old un-neutered male pit bull named Smoke, belonged to a neighbor, Corey Stringer, 32, who lives in the same cul-de-sac as Case's family. Stringer, who also owned an un-spayed female pit bull, was not home at the time of the incident and was charged with a reckless conduct misdemeanor by the Newton County Sheriff's Office. He was also issued a citation and a fine by the Newton County Animal Control.
Case had been walking home with other kids after school from the school bus stop on Feb. 27 around 3 p.m. As they came down the street, they saw the dog, sitting by the side of the road.
According to reports, the dog attacked Case. The girls he had been walking with were part of the family that owned Smoke and they tried to pull the dog off Case, giving him a chance to get away.
But the 50 pound dog was no match for the elementary school-aged girls, and the dog got away from them and attacked Case a second time.
The pit bull was pulled off Case again and he fled a little further down the road toward his house before he was attacked again. This time he was knocked to the ground.
Two adult neighbors who saw what happened had rushed to the scene and pulled the dog off Case the third time, and he was able to make it to his front porch and rang the door bell.
Bushell said there had been a trail of blood down the street to their house.
Case's older brother, Ryan Laurin, 19, who had also survived the car accident, was home at the time. He quickly let Case in and called 911.
Bushell said Laurin handled the situation well. "He did a good job. We're proud of him for what he did," said Bushell.
Case was taken to Newton Medical Center and had 25 to 30 stitches in five to 10 places. He had surgery to place pins for his fracture, and recently had the stitches in his face taken out. The dog bites had also "rearranged" two of Case's teeth, said Bushell, but he is able to eat with one side of his mouth, and the family will be running between dentist and doctor's visits for the next couple weeks.
He was released Sunday from the hospital, where Bushell and Case's mother, Nancy Hall, had been staying with him around the clock.
The Rocky Plains Elementary School fifth grader had a steady stream of visitors after his surgery.
"The school teachers stopped by to see him on Friday night," said Bushell. One of Case's wounds was a clearly marked paw print, and his school's mascot is the cougars. "He's said, 'look, I got school spirit. I've got the paw print.'"
The owner of the pit bull also came to visit at the hospital, said Bushell.
The pit bull, which was taken and placed under quarantine by Newton County Animal Control to make sure it did not have rabies and will be put down at the end of the quarantine, according to Director Terry Key-Hooson.
The dog had bitten a 15-year-old a couple years ago, she said, but the bite hadn't been considered aggressive and the dog had only been quarantined at home. The female pit bull Stringer owned was given up to the NCAC and put down.
Key-Hooson said the NCAC sees on average one case a month of a dog biting a child. She said they see all kinds of breeds that bite children but that pit bulls have a tremendous amount of power in their jaws.
Bushell said Case was not particularly afraid of dogs, even after the incident, because they owned two Chihuahuas and an English setter. But this incident solidified Bushell's opinion about pit bulls.
"After the Michael Vick thing, it was 'why breed them?" he said. "Why have a vicious dog like that with two little girls living there?"
Hall said she was ready to have the "black cloud" of bad luck that had struck the family go away.


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My question involves criminal law for the state of: New Hampshire
Last weekend I was drunk while on my psychiatric meds, which I'm forbidden by my doctor from doing. I because intoxicated, did some stupid things, ended up running around outside half naked with my boyfriend trying to get me to go back in the house. Two women walked up, thought he was raping me, called the police. Because of the volatile nature of the mix of alcohol and lithium, I first agreed with the women and told the police he was raping and assaulting me. I then told the police that he had in fact not raped or assaulted me. They dropped the rape but arrested him for assault and charges are still pending with a restraining order on file. I have filed a motion to drop the restraining order as well as filed a statement indicating that I was not assaulted, however the prosecutor told me that he hasn't even seen my statement and that it could take another week or two before he decides whether to drop the charges. Why is this taking so long? Am I doing myself a disservice if I call the prosecutor again? This is making me ill--I haven't eaten in almost a week and I'm a nervous wreck. My BF didn't do anything and I need this taken care of. It isn't a case of battered woman recanting, it's a case of drunk woman who shouldn't have been drinking :\ What else do I need to do to expedite this?


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Culture in ecclesiological self-understanding : the core of Brian McLaren's practical theology
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CONCLUSION: Everyone of us who call ourselves Christians are faced with the perplexing questions with regard to the church’s self understanding and how that is interconnected and related to culture. We either ignore these ...
A post-foundational practical theology? : the pastoral cycle and local theology
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, 2013-02)
The article argues that Practical Theology has moved from the uncertainty of simply being applied theology to a point where its methodology, here described as the pastoral cycle, has gained such confidence, that it is ...
A post-foundationalist approach towards doing practical theology : a critical comparison of paradigms
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ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation has sought to examine how a post-foundationalist approach to Practical Theology might look. This was done through a critical appraisal of the paradigms of foundationalism and ...


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Runner's World: Breath Taking--It's the Ultimate Runner's Getaway
“…I’m here for an adventurous four-day, 42 mile run through Marin County, a place with a reputation for fearsome hills and arguably the country’s best trail running…The parks contain forests of towering redwoods, a coastline where elephant seals bellow on secluded beaches, and hills harboring Tule elk and half the bird species in North America…The complete route from Sausalito to Inverness will visit the extremes of rigor and decadence. I’ll step out of a different lodge every day in my running shoes, carrying just water, a couple energy bars, and a light shell and, with the exception of a short cab ride to a trailhead on my third morning, run to the next nights’ accommodations while a taxi transports my luggage. I’ll crank out nine to 12 miles a day, almost entirely on trail, with a calf-knotting couple thousand feet of cumulative vertical. Every evening, I’ll plow through a five-star dinner and relax in luxurious digs…The trip was created for the author by Wine Country Trekking.”
From “Breath Taking–It’s the Ultimate Runner’s Getaway” in Runner’s World (June, 2009)
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After a long week of brainstorming, meetings, and coding, I always spend my weekends reading books, writing articles, or watching TV shows and movies. This is essential for keeping me sane and for fueling my creative juices as I come up with ideas to work on and, if applicable, add something to my work.
One of my favourite ways to unwind is to watch TV shows in the Sci-Fi or thriller genres, but the icing on the cake is always anything connected to coding, hacking, programming, or entrepreneurship. I am a sucker for these shows. After all, I, like any other programmer, love seeing how my profession is depicted from a different perspective.
Although Hollywood has a bad reputation for stereotyping programmers in movies in the past, now the major studios and over-the-top content platforms have made some of the most realistic TV shows which have been validated and approved by legit programmers and hackers around the world.
Therefore, I have compiled a list of the best TV shows that would you would definitely enjoy. If you’re just getting started with coding, this list will give you an idea, about how cool is our work (from a different perspective).
Full Disclosure: This list is in no particular order of release year, ratings, or critical review.
Director/Creator: Mike Judge
Seasons: 6 (53 episodes)
Original Release: 2014–2019
This is by far one of the most realistic TV shows ever created for programmers, especially those who are working in startups like those in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area (United States), Sydney (Australia) and Bengaluru (India). The story revolves around a group of software engineers who are finding challenges in funding their startup, Pied Piper, even though their ideas are always groundbreaking. This award-winning comedy show has drawn inspiration from several cliches that exist today in the startup culture.
There are so many parallels between the show and real life, such as the main character, Richard Hendriks, is inspired by Mark Zuckerberg. The tech giant who is trying to bring down startups, Hooli, is speculated to be based on Google (or Microsoft). There are scenes in the later seasons of the show where Richard has to testify in front of Congress. This show is a must-watch.
Director/Creator: Sam Esmail
Seasons: 4 (45 episodes)
Original Release: 2015–2019
When Hollywood is churning out movies in which either a cool-looking muscular dude portrays a hacker or the hacker has a strange hairdo with various facial tattoos and piercings. ackers have been stereotyped to such an extent that it annoys programmers. Then there’s Sam Esmail’s award-winning show that made us fall in love with cybersecurity engineers and appreciate the amount of work they do to protect IT systems all over the world.
The main character, Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer works in a company as a day job but is a vigilante hacker at night to help people who can’t defend themselves. He later becomes a part of a hacktivists group called fsociety, which is inspired by the real-life hacktivists group, Anonymous. The hacking scenes in the show are so realistic and plausible that even cybersecurity pundits all over the world have applauded their extensive research.
Director/Creator: Greg Daniels
Genre: Sci-Fi comedy-drama
Seasons: 1* (10 episodes)
Original Release: 2020–present
The show’s premise is a unique one: if a person dies, his/her consciousness can be uploaded to a virtual reality afterlife. The more money you have, the more luxurious afterlife you’ll lead. It also gives the person in the afterlife the ability to make in-app purchases to upgrade the rooms, food, etc., like how we do on a mobile app. The first season of this Amazon Prime original was well-received by the critics and it has been renewed for the second season.
Director/Creator: Charlie Brooker
Genre: Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Anthology
Seasons: 5 (22 episodes)
Original Release: 2011–2019
This is an anthology series in which each episode focuses on a technology breakthrough and how it might negatively impact human lives. I’d rather watch a horror show (or a movie) than this because the show’s depiction of technology makes the future seem frightening. Because of its story-telling and direction, the show has received critical acclaim.
Director/Creator: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy
Genre: Sci-Fi, Western, Dystopia
Seasons: 3*(28 episodes)
Original Release: 2016–present
The plot is set in the 2050s, when a corporation runs various theme parks, including the American Old West-themed ‘Westworld,’ where visitors participate in a Wild Wild West-style simulation with firearms and horses. However, all of the characters in the amusement park are androids with sophisticated Artificial Intelligence, which leads to some very intriguing dilemmas that would keep you to the edge of your seats.
Created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, who is the brother of renowned director, Christopher Nolan, this show should be on the must-watch list of every programmer.
Director/Creator: Nick Santora
Genre: Action drama
Seasons: 4 (93 episodes)
Original Release: 2014–2018
An interesting show about a mismatched squad of IT experts recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to defend against global high-tech threats. The series is loosely based on the life of computer expert Walter O’ Brian and focuses on how Walter and his team solve complex global issues such as preventing uncontrolled nuclear fission or successfully landing an aircraft whose controls have been hijacked.
The show also depicts these geniuses as having a high IQ (Intelligence Quotient) but a low EQ (Emotional Quotient). The original network (CBS) cancelled the show after four seasons, but it has amassed a large fan base over the years.
Person Of Interest
Director/Creator: Jonathan Nolan
Genre: Sci-fi crime drama
Seasons: 5 (103 episodes)
Original Release: 2011–2016
The plot focuses on a mysterious reclusive wealthy computer programmer who builds a supercomputer which he calls ‘The Machine’ for the US government to collect sources of information to avert terrorist acts and to identify those responsible for them. In addition, the system can identify more offenders and victims of other premeditated acts, accelerating the story’s depth. He teams up with a former Special Forces soldier and ex-CIA operative to stop any threats.
This show is also created by Jonathan Nolan. And here’s a fun fact: I discovered this show by accident on Amazon Prime and quickly became addicted to it. This show influenced one of my undergraduate classmates who works on machine learning projects. He didn’t take ML seriously until after this show.
‘Seasons: n*’ implies that additional seasons are on their way or have already arrived at the time of reading.
These shows are listed based on my personal preferences. My list of favourites would definitely be different than your list (if you have any), However, there are some honourable mentions which I would like to list out: The IT Crowd, Chuck, Devs, Altered Carbon, Lost in Space, Halt and Catch Fire, Rick and Morty and Maniac.
I hope you enjoyed reading this and hopefully, you would check out these whenever you get time.

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Otis Library hosts a four-part lecture series entitled “Where We Call Home” in the Millie and Martin Shapiro Community Room. The series will discuss the changing definition of home and family in America. It is presented as a lead-in to the upcoming Smithsonian touring exhibit, “Exploring Human Origins: What Does it Mean to be Human,” which will visit Otis Library in January 2017.
On Monday, November 21, Attorney Peter Goselin will talk about his work with the “Scarborough 11,” a lawsuit currently taking place in Hartford over zoning regulations and the definition of family. On Monday, December 5, Stephen Fan, editor of the book “Sub-Urbanisms: Casino Urbanization, Chinatowns, and the Contested American Landscape,” will discuss the changing face of Southeastern CT with the arrival of Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. Each presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be followed by a question and answer session. Free program; no registration required.
This program is funded by Connecticut Humanities. Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, supports cultural and historic organizations that tell the state’s stories, build community and enrich lives.


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The largest ever drop in seasonally adjusted imports helped New Zealand record its smallest quarterly trade deficit in seven years, Statistics New Zealand said today.
The seasonally adjusted trade balance was a deficit of $65 million in the March 2009 quarter, the smallest deficit recorded since June 2002.
This quarter’s figure follows five years of quarterly deficits that have generally been in excess of $1 billion.
The value of seasonally adjusted imports recorded its largest ever fall in the March 2009 quarter, down 12.8% ($1.6 billion) compared with the December 2008 quarter.
This fall was led by a $1.3 billion decrease in intermediate goods, as falling crude oil prices coincided with a drop in the quantity of oil imported.
The value of seasonally adjusted exports fell 4% ($449 million) in the March 2009 quarter.
A price-led fall in milk powder, butter and cheese exports, and falls in crude oil drove this decrease.
Aluminium and aluminium articles decreased in both quantity and price.
The monthly value of merchandise exports exceeded $4 billion for the first time in March 2009, up 17.7% on March 2008, boosted by strong increases in meat and edible offal, and the export of large aircraft.
The actual value of merchandise imports also rose in the March 2009 month, up 6.9% due to increased imports of mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment.
The trade balance for the March month was a surplus of $324 million.
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The singer reveals her initial refusal, and more, in 'Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé,' which hits theaters on Dec. 1.
In the 42-year-old singer's latest headline-making project, her lovingly produced homage to the record-breaking global tour Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, she reveals that she initially refused her daughter's request to join and perform alongside her onstage.
The film, which bears similar elements to Beyoncé's beloved 2019 concert film, Homecoming, takes fans behind the scenes of her latest tour from its inception to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, and to its finale in Kansas City, Missouri, highlighting the artist's "intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft."
As fans know very well by now, Blue Ivy Carter -- Beyoncé and JAY-Z's eldest of three -- took the stage alongside her mother for several of her shows around the world, making her mark during one of this year's biggest tours. The 11-year-old often performed as her mother's special guest dancer during the songs "My Power" and "Black Parade."
"She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no," Beyoncé confesses in the film, according to The New York Times. The mother and daughter eventually negotiated a one-off appearance, but that changed after Blue's first performance.
The mother of three shares that although she was horrified when her daughter read social media comments criticizing her as she was still getting the hang of her choreography, it only fueled the fire already lit under the pre-teen. Instead of quitting, Blue was determined to keep training for future stops.
It's clear that Beyoncé and JAY are instilling their legendary work ethic in their children -- and it paid off.
Fans have praised Blue's inclusion on her mom's tour, with the "My Power" dance becoming a viral trend on TikTok. At one point over the summer, the singer's eldest daughter briefly took a break from her appearances, sitting out of a couple of stops. When she made her return to the stage during the Renaissance tour stop at Ford Field in Detroit, the crowd went absolutely wild. Beyoncé had a proud mother moment as she joined the people at the arena as they began to chant "Blue."
JAY-Z has shared his own insight into Blue's journey on tour alongside his wife. During a recent interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, the 53-year-old global icon shared his experience watching Beyoncé and Blue from the sidelines.
"For me, this was her best tour," he told King of Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour. "It's hard to really compare them because they all have different things of genius. But this one, to me, felt like the most complete."
The proud papa shared that he watched with "goosebumps" as his daughter determinedly faced the crowds despite her nerves. "Blue's been born into this world that she didn't ask. She's been born into a life she didn't ask for. So since she was born she's been in, like, scrutiny and public eye, and everyone having an opinion," JAY explained. "I know how nervous she was. I know how frightened she was. And she wanted to do it."
He continued, "She wanted to do it the first night, and we was like, 'OK, if this is something you wanna do, you can't just go out there. You gotta go work with the dancers, and go work.' And she worked every day and we watched her work hard. She had a little icy pack thing on her back some days."
"So for her to be on that stage and reclaim her power and the song is called 'My Power' -- you can't write a better script," the 53-year-old rapper said.
Speaking with ET later, King recalled JAY-Z's proud expression while he shared Blue's determination to join her mother onstage, saying although she noted that the tween didn't look nervous, JAY-Z simply responded, "I know her."
"What struck me most is how proud he is, like most good husbands and fathers are of their partners and their children," King added. "And when he talks about them, you can just see him beaming. He tells us about where Blue got her name... He said Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour -- and on this we all agree -- was the best thing she's ever done, and he went to damn near every single show because he wanted to cheer her on and support her. But even when he talks about her, [I saw] the way his voice and the way his face changes."
JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own is available to stream on Paramount+. Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé hits AMC theaters on Dec. 1.


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Spring is when most Witches celebrate the maiden goddess Persephone and her reunion with her mother Demeter. Persephone is the Queen of the Underworld and Demeter is the Goddess of Grain.
According to the standard version of the myth, the child-goddess Persephone is picking flowers with her nymph friends when the god Hades emerges from his underworld kingdom and abducts the maiden, forcing her to become his wife. The distraught mother Demeter retreats into her sorrow, refusing to tend her plants. The earth dries up.
Alarmed at the dying vegetation, the remaining gods unite to pressure Hades to relinquish the maiden goddess. Hades relents and agrees to release Persephone, provided she has eaten nothing while in the land of the dead. Of course this is trickery, because Persephone has eaten one pomegranate seed. A compromise is reached, whereby Persephone spends one-third of the year in the underworld and two-thirds of the year above ground.
While this myth explains the fertile and fallow periods of the agricultural calendar quite well, there are parts of the story that don’t fit. How is the Goddess of Death able to spend most of her time in the land of living? Gods and goddesses go back and forth between these worlds all the time, but welcoming the spirits of the dead isn’t a job you can just pack up and leave, except maybe for a long weekend. If Persephone is integral to the world below, and the poets insist that she is, then surely she can’t live in Greece two-thirds of the year. She would be considered a full-time resident for tax purposes (and husband Hades has a ton of assets).
Many scholars resolve this confusion with the conjecture that Persephone has been syncretized with another goddess, who is Demeter’s daughter in the myth. Since Persephone is often addressed in Classical texts by the title Kore, which means “Maiden,” this inferred goddess is called Kore. Separating Persephone into two personas goes a long way to clearing up the confusion.
But there is another problem. Persephone’s cult, the Eleusinian Mysteries, welcomed her back to the land of the living at the Autumn Equinox, rather than in the spring. In a lot of ways this makes sense, since the spring wildflower season in the Aegean is succeeded by hot dry months inhospitable to agriculture. Recall that Kore-Persephone is picking wildflowers when she is abducted. At the same time, Classical texts often place Kore’s return as the spring. This is most commonly considered the season of the world reborn. Perhaps the timing of the myth has been modified to apply to other localities or later agricultural practices.
When does Kore-Persephone leave and when does she return? It probably depends not only on hemisphere, but climate. In low-desert places in the northern hemisphere, most agricultural activity ceases as summer approaches. Or perhaps it depends on whether you live by an agricultural calendar at all. If you follow an academic calendar, summer is a time of rest and productivity reboots in the autumn. Spring is when most Witches celebrate the maiden goddess Persephone and her reunion with her mother Demeter.
Robert Graves, The Greek Myths, Compete Edition, London: Penguin Books, 1960.
Homeric Hymn to Demeter, Gregory Nagy, trans. Center for Hellenic Studies at Harvard University.
Patricia Monaghan, The Book of Goddesses and Heroines. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Books, 1990.