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Law Enforcers or Peace Officers
Illinois--again--moves to ban recording the police
12-09-2014 • ars technica
Apparently the state of Illinois didn't get the memo that recording the police is all the rage these days. That's because awaiting outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn's signature is legislation that would ban the practice in many circumstances.
Reported By Powell Gammill
Why "Support Your Local Police" is a Formula for Despotism
12-09-2014 • by William N. Grigg (Pro Liberate)
"We are extremely concerned about recent developments in this country which have imposed new and dangerous burdens on our local police," frets the "Statement of Principles" of the Support Your Local Police Committee.
Koschman cop found soft landing with state job
12-09-2014 • Chicago Sun Times
3 years after he led the botched investigation into David Koschman's death at the hands of a nephew of then-Mayor Richard Daley, Ronald E. Yawger retired from the Chicago PD and took a plum job with the Illinois Attorney General.
Federal autopsy released in Ferguson shooting
12-09-2014 • Associated Press
The Justice Department autopsy found Brown died from multiple gunshot wounds and had severe head and chest injuries, though it noted that the chest injury might have been an exit wound from a shot that entered Brown's arm.
Man Killed by LAPD said to be Street Performer with Plastic Prop Knife
12-08-2014 • Photography Is Not a Crime
Los Angeles police gunned down a man at a busy Hollywood intersection Friday night, claiming he had been trying to attack them with a knife, causing them to fear for their lives, which is why they fired several rounds, leaving his body laying on a co
Heavy toll, light penalties for police who drive drunk
12-08-2014 • Boston Globe
The first time Brian Simpkins was arrested on a charge of drunken driving -- after ramming his Chevy pickup into a tree -- he was just 19. The second time he was arrested -- after he was found passed out in his car
In 179 fatalities involving NYPD cops in 15 years, only 3 cases led to indictments
12-08-2014 • .
Analysis of NYPD-involved deaths starts with the 1999 slaying of unarmed Amadou Diallo in a hail of bullets in the Bronx and ends with last month's shooting death of Akai Gurley in a Brooklyn stairwell. 86% were black or Hispanic.
There simply are No "Good" Cops Anymore
I'm talking about the ones who have the integrity to be "Good" enough to do the right thing, even when it's incredibly hard, even when they have to go up against other cops! When he - or she's - got some real skin in the game and might suffer
No Threat At All
12-08-2014 • Simple Justice
The grand jury returned no charges against Lt. Scott Jewell, Sgt. Rich Rochford and Deputy First Class James Harris, who killed Robert Saylor for not leaving a movie theatre. Saylor had Downs Syndrome, but the cops claimed they
Berkeley cops use rubber bullets, tear gas to disperse protests against police brutality
12-07-2014 • Rawstory
Police claim that the tear gas and rubber bullets were necessary, as protesters had hurled bricks, pipes, smoke grenades and, in one case, "a large sandbag" at officers.
Worthy of Execution
Every law, from those proscribing the most dangerous, morally culpable conduct, to those prohibiting the use of a truck with the wrong sort of bond to remove cargo from a restricted port, carries the potential for death.
WATCH: Arizona cop punches 15-year-old girl in face as mother begs her to stop
As a witness filmed, the officer walked up to the girl and punched her, knocking her down. She then put the girl in a chokehold -- even after the teen's mother begged her and a second officer to stop, saying the girl is asthmatic and
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Watch: NYPD uses military-grade sonic weapon on Eric Garner protesters
12-07-2014 • alternet
Thursday night in Manhattan--a populated area about four blocks from Columbus Circle--the NYPD used a Long Range Acoustic Device to disperse about 100 protesters who were on the streets.
EXCLUSIVE: CREDIBLE THREAT – 'BLACK GORILLA FAMILY' WANTS TO SHOOT #NYPD OFFICER
12-07-2014 • http://therawfeedlive.com
Highly credible law enforcement sources confirm to Breaking911.com that the Black Gorilla Family gang is planning on shooting an on-duty NYPD officer. A leaked document was given to Breaking911.com showing that the NYPD are not taking any chances and
Reported By Phennommennonn GLP
Ex-police chief who boasted about being corrupt wants out of prison after finding God
A former Pennsylvania police chief, serving time in prison for extorting nearly $8,000 from undercover FBI agents he thought were drug dealers, has asked a federal judge to reduce his sentence, saying he has found God behind bars,
NYPD officer who shot Gurley in stairwell was texting union rep as victim dying
In the six and a half minutes after Peter Liang discharged a single bullet that struck Gurley, 28, he and his partner couldn't be reached. Instead of calling for help for the dying man, Liang was texting his union representative.
White teen killed by black cop in Alabama mirrors Ferguson
12-05-2014 • Washington Times
A two-year-old case involving the shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old white man by a black police officer is gaining attention on social media in the wake of this week's protests and rioting in Ferguson, Missouri.
Calif. cop may be fired for giving suicidal student water instead of Tasing him
A union representing campus police officers is accusing the Marina Police Department of unfairly targeting one of its members for choosing not to use a Taser on a suicidal student.
'I hate n*ggers. That is all': 5 Ohio deputies probed for years of racist text messages
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department revealed 5 deputies were under investigation for allegedly sending racist text messages while on duty. 2 of the 5 deputies had been placed on indefinite paid administrative leave
Ex-South Carolina police chief indicted on murder charge for shooting black man
12-05-2014 • Reuters
A white former police chief in Eutawville, South Carolina, has been indicted on a murder charge in the 2011 shooting death of an unarmed black man he was trying to arrest, according to records released on Thursday.
Justice Department finds Cleveland police systematically engaged in excessive use of force
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department has found the Cleveland Police Department systematically engages in excessive use of force against civilians, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday.
Police refuse to ID retired cop who led them on drunken chase after armed standoff
A retired Connecticut police officer was arrested after leading officers on a brief car chase following an armed standoff. Police disputed reports West Haven police officers engaged in a "shootout" with the retired city cop.
Cop allowed to resign a week after video exposes him putting woman in chokehold
An off-duty Texas law enforcement officer who was caught on video using a chokehold while trying to get information from a witness has been allowed to resign instead of being fired.
Cop who killed Tamir Rice was fired from old job after 'emotional meltdown' on gun range
Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot Ohio teen Tamir Rice to death, had a history of emotional instability and "dismal" work performance. Prior to coming to work for the Cleveland Police Department, Loehmann
'F*ck!F*ck!': Cop reacts to fatally shooting drug suspect mistaking pill bottle for gun
"During the struggle, Brisbon put his left hand in his pocket and the officer grabbed onto the suspect's hand, while repeatedly telling the suspect to keep his hand in his pocket," said Sgt. Trent Crump, a Phoenix police spokesman.
NYPD cop who choked Eric Garner wasn't indicted -- but man who recorded the incident was
While a Staten Island grand jury decided not to indict the New York City police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner, prosecutors were able to secure an indictment against the man who filmed the fatal encounter.
Autopsy: Milwaukee cop shot mentally-ill black man from above and behind, 14 times
"We wanted there to be more evidence about the 14 shots that were fired. Seven of those would appear to be in a downward direction based upon the medical examiner's report. One of the shots being into Dontre's back."
America's Children: The Trials of Growing Up in a Police State
12-04-2014 • http://www.lewrockwell.com-John W. Whitehead
"It's been three weeks since the flashbang exploded next to my sleeping baby, and he's still covered in burns. There's still a hole in his chest that exposes his ribs.
Cops Work for Corporate America as Oppressive Mercenaries for the 1% Says Police Captain
12-04-2014 • copblock
"It's an oppressive organization now controlled by the one percent of corporate America. Corporate America is using police forces as their mercenaries."
re: "Blue Privilege" Protects the Killer of Eric Garner
12-04-2014 • Lew Rockwell blog
Eric Garner, father of 6, was standing on a sidewalk selling cigarettes to pedestrians. The government sent 6 heavily armed tax collection enforcers . . . er, I mean, police officers . . . to accost Mr. Garner. They murdered him


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Author: Kirk Clay Sr.
Kirk Clay Sr. is a Senior Advisor, Analyst and Strategist. Currently, he leads many efforts. He is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Capitol View Advisors. This includes publicly representing the collaborative, overseeing acquisition and guiding the overall program implementation with institutional and individual contributors. Before that, Kirk Clay served as a Senior Advisor to PowerPAC+ where he built and led management systems, structures, and measures for the "start-up" business. Recently, he led an independent expenditure to elect U.S. Senator Cory Booker. Also, he served as the national field director during the 2008 primary season where he raised $10 million and led an effort that mobilized more than 500,000 voters in ten states. Between 2008 and 2011, Mr. Clay was the National Civic Engagement Director for the NAACP where he was responsible for developing and implementing political research, advocacy and training agenda. Under his leadership, the NAACP executed three 4.0 style voter mobilization campaigns and a national census effort to increase civic participation rates in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Mr. Clay's background includes serving as the Treasurer for the PTA, Director of Outreach for Common Cause, Deputy Director for the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Deputy Field Director for People For the American Way, Vice Chair of the Census Information Center Steering Committee, Lead Trainer / Administrator for Democratic National Committee, White House Intern and Senior Advisor. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and three children. His hobbies include traveling, cooking, and listening to jazz. He is a popular political blogger and is active on twitter @kirkclay and Blog: kirkclay.com capitolviewadvisors.com
Back to School: Something Greater Than What We See #2R1WM
"An artist, if he is truly an artist, is only interested in one thing and that is to wake up the minds of men, to have mankind and womankind realize that there is something greater than what we see on the surface."
If you read the most popular headlines today, you would think that this is unequivocally the worst time to be a young student. As usual for most adolescents, just figuring out who you are in your development is tough enough. You are often battling feelings of acceptance, relationships, and growing academic expectations. Your identity is being developed amid the backdrop of who your family says you are, the holidays you celebrate, religious events you attend, and other cultural experiences with your friends.
As I pointed out in my last blog, this summer, we have a little more to reflect on than usual. As the education community begins to make plans for the upcoming year, there are a few questions that we must address to heal the whole school community. First, how does racism impact the mental health of people of color (POC) students? Second, in what way does "race-related" stress show up in young people? Lastly, how can students mitigate the impact of racism, learn from their experiences, and heal while living a productive life?
The two most significant areas of concern are:
· Racial Identity Development – How we perceive, learn, and come to know who we are to ourselves, within groups, and to others in our environment.
· Cultural Trauma – a dramatic loss of identity and meaning, a tear in the social fabric, affecting a group of people that have achieved some degree of cohesion.
For students like my neighbor, who attends Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, this begins their final year as RBHS's first cohort of graduating seniors. Before these scholars walk across the stage and enter the adult world, there are a few "POC" student-centered issues to address. For example, they need to be prepared for the possibility of living in an environment where they will experience race-related micro-aggressions. Moreover, they may be exposed to a racially charged domestic terrorist activity and feel shocked as they learn how expendable some people view POC lives are. These experiences could cause feelings of anxiety, anger, and or depression then lead to a physical manifestation of "stress" in the form of stomachaches, headaches, and even "post-traumatic slavery syndrome."
The 400th anniversary of Africans arrival in America is this year. The seeds of post-traumatic slavery syndrome were planted at the beginning of our union, and the legacy through past actions of prejudice, discrimination, racism, and microaggressions exist today. For example, the U.S. Constitution states that America will count every person every decade and use the results of that count to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. However, this originally had profound injustice embedded in it by stipulating that slaves held in bondage were counted as three-fifths of a person. In 1868, Congress ratified the 14thamendment, allowing former slaves to be counted as full-individuals, one result of the costly, bloody struggle of the Civil War.
Immediately following the Civil War, during Reconstruction, over 600 African Americans occupied various elected offices across the nation. With the end of that era came an almost century-long period of despair, which began when African Americans were habitually disenfranchised through Jim Crow practices, lynching, segregation, institutionalized racism, and incarceration discrepancies, to name a few. By 1965, only 300 African Americans occupied elected offices. This type of social injustice has had a lingering impact, and can only be accounted for through reparations and addressed through appropriate policies.
Our children see the effects of this injustice daily. When our young students feel upset by the things they read or see on social media and don't have a clear reference point to connect their emotions and behaviors, they stop trusting their neighbors. We have to give them confirmation that we have been here before. They must know that it's okay to "feel the feelings." Let's acknowledge that these issues were previously swept under the rug but not anymore. We must inform them that their feelings are appropriate and will be affirmed and supported. We should teach them to recognize what triggers them and show them the necessary coping skills. They should always protect themselves and maintain personal safety but be sure to live their truth.
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The Impact Of Ron Brown's Legacy #2R1WM
"To be an artist is a blessing and a privilege. Artists must never betray their true hearts. Artists must look beneath the surface and show that there is more to this world than what meets the eye."
Parents, teachers, and many students across America are now engaged in an endeavor that occurs every summer — they are on "summer vacation." Some teachers will take a trip for a much-needed break "away from it all." Others are set to visit their family while some will be busy earning extra money on short term projects like teaching summer school. Though it will be a diverse mix of experiences, please make no mistake that their collective activities will have a significant impact next year.
Similar to all educational systems in the U.S., this is a critical moment for Washington, DC school communities. For the learning community at Ron Brown College Preparatory — an innovative public high school in Washington, DC that serves male students of color — this moment and movement are even more critical. Yes, this summer vacation brings with it the same introspection, joy, and liberation that most educational communities will enjoy, and yet it is still a bit different. The difference lies with the singular purpose of this school. This community aspires to connect talented young males of color to a multitude of opportunities, therefore providing them with a path to live free from the fear of poverty, violence, and death.
This concept originates from the radical but straightforward vision set out by a collection of innovative community leaders, lawmakers, and educators, which asserts that "America will successfully teach every child regardless of zip code." I know this sounds easy, but as someone that spends time in the classrooms at Ron Brown, I see all of the remarkable efforts, genius, and curriculum implementation happen every day. Honestly, the teachers, care team, and administrators are some of the most committed, supportive, and sophisticated educators I have ever met. I am routinely impressed by the teachers as they executed their curriculum and the care team as they implemented "restorative" practices. The way they give "props" for student accomplishments while having courageous conversations on the areas that we all can improve is inspirational.
This reminds me of the school's namesake. Ron Brown was the 1st black Commerce Secretary for the United States of America. Note that this was a massive deal at the time, considering not many African Americans had a position with that level of responsibility in the 90s. I met Secretary Brown the summer I first arrived in Washington, DC. I was amazed by his intellect, leadership skills, and fashion sense. He would often ask about "my people," and I would talk with him about my grandmother that lived in the area before we would "talk shop." Later, he would give me tips on picking the right combination of shirts and ties.
He taught me that the summer is like a mirror. "It is a tool for reflection, discovery, correction, and action." His point was that I should use my summer to reflect on life, assess what changes need to be made, plan my next steps, and implement my new learning. What's funny is that educators have always used their summers to innovate. The only difference is that this summer, we have a little more to reflect on than usual.
Author Kirk Clay Sr.Posted on June 26, 2019 January 6, 2020 Leave a comment on The Impact Of Ron Brown's Legacy #2R1WM
Ensure that every American who works hard and plays by the rules has the opportunity to live the American dream #PushTheVote
As November 6 becomes the focal point of this election season. As speculation continues over whether the House and or Senate will change leadership, our attention turns toward Georgia. Not because of the obvious reasons, but because of what this "opportunity" represents for Voters of Color (VOC), the Youth Vote (YV), and institutions of faith. Although census data shows that Atlanta only grew 0.8% to 420,003, neighboring Athens-Clark County grew by 15% to 116,714. This significant growth may help to give Georgia a new congressional seat plus an extra Electoral College vote in 2020.
What kind of leader will we choose? Will it be someone with a strong sense of duty and responsibility to every person in this country? Will they remain focused and committed to serving the needs of Americans even during "hard times?" After the long list of surprise victories this year, we feel like we may be turning a corner.
So far, it seems that this election is about priorities. Voters want to know if "your priorities reflect the reality of our educational system, civil rights, and economic resurgence?" They seem to want to know more about women's healthcare, higher education, and middle-class safety nets and "must-do" fiscal treatments. Voters believe what most experts have acknowledged for years — "at the end of the day, investing in the economy is good for the economy."
Moreover, Voters of Color (VOC) in places like Georgia are becoming energized. The political landscape resembles that of November 3, 1998, where the hyper-partisan nature motivated communities of color to demonstrate their concerns through the power of the vote. In 1998 Voters of Color were 30% of the vote share. Progressive candidates won the governorship, retained control of both houses of the legislature, and candidates of color made significant gains.
As history has shown, Voters of Color can make a difference in the outcome of elections. For example, VOC in Georgia makes up close to 35% of the citizen voting-age population, and most of those registered voted in 2008. POC made up 34% of the vote share in the 2008 general election. This number increased to 35% in 2010, a Tea Party wave year. The potential impact would be significant in 2018 if every eligible Voter of Color voted. Especially in cities like Atlanta and Athens-Clark County, where there are over 230,000 "Key" Voters of Color combined.
This takes us back to something I learned years ago. It is essential for everyone— Whites, Latinos, African Americans, Asians, and Native Americans—to work within an all-inclusive cooperative environment. 2018 is a critical moment for our nation as we remain committed to ensuring that our democracy leaves no one behind. Organizations and institutions within our communities must embrace a diverse and energetic approach to political enfranchisement.
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Author Kirk Clay Sr.Posted on September 7, 2018 January 6, 2020 Leave a comment on Ensure that every American who works hard and plays by the rules has the opportunity to live the American dream #PushTheVote
Everyone should have the opportunity to live the American Dream
America is in the middle of a demographic explosion, and we are now seeing the signs of a new "electoral" paradigm. With the results of last night's election, Ayanna Pressley (congressional candidate for Massachusetts 7th District) advancing to the general election. Although this outcome was a shock to many, there is reason to believe that there will be more women candidates of color "winning" soon.
Notably, she received 55,743 votes last night, but a closer look at past election results reveals a winning path for future candidates of color and women. In 2013 Ayanna Pressley, an African American woman and the first woman of color ever elected to the Boston City Council demonstrated how unifying the voters of color is key to maximizing the impact of voters of color (VOC).
Let me explain by comparing the results of Boston's preliminary 2013 mayoral race with Pressley's at-large 2013 city council race. Pressley ran among a pool of 20 candidates for one of four run-off spots. She won with 17% (42,915) of the votes cast for the City Council candidates. That same year, candidates Martin Walsh and John Connolly received 18% (20,854) of the vote and 17% (19,435) of the vote respectfully. Combined, that is only 40,289 total votes, 2,626 fewer votes than Pressley received in her race.
How was Pressley able to win more votes in comparison to two mayoral candidates — especially given the fact that Pressley competed in a larger pool of candidates? She won because she was able to consolidate her base of votes from women, people of color, and progressives. In short, she had the opportunity to run as the only prominent woman of color. Let us look at this from a demographic perspective using Ward 18, which encompasses Hyde Park — this neighborhood embodies one of the highest VOC potentials candidates of color and women.
Here some significant trends:
This area is considered a super voter "sweet spot" – an area with a large pool of voters that consistently vote.
Hyde Park's African American and Latino populations grew 22% and 67% respectfully, making people of color 78% of the population.
Pressley won Ward 18 with 5,490 votes in 2013 and did well this year too.
In 2013, the top 3 mayoral candidates of color Charlotte Golar Richie, Felix Arroyo, and John Barros split the Ward 18 vote 2314, 1160, and 1039 respectively.
The splintering of the vote was also seen in neighborhoods like Hyde Park, where the lack of consensus among progressive groups and voters created conflicting loyalties. Arroyo grew up in Hyde Park but found it difficult to close the vote gap without networking and unifying efforts with other candidates like John Barros.
The demographic advantage does not guarantee that multiple candidates of color can run in the same election and win. However, Pressley's success points to an opportunity for investment in neighborhoods that may yield a significant return. This also means the opportunities in neighborhoods like Hyde Park have become prime openings for suitable candidates with commonsense messages to breakthrough. We believe that if this electorate is engaged with resources, the right message, a good candidate, and a successful voter registration campaign – we may take a considerable step forward towards electing a historic number of women of color.
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Kirk Clay
Author Kirk Clay Sr.Posted on September 5, 2018 January 6, 2020 Leave a comment on Everyone should have the opportunity to live the American Dream
Our system works when everyone gets a fair shot
Can you believe that the race for Governor in Florida now features a "Progressive" Person of Color! After this week's gaff by his opponent, this should be a fascinating race considering Hispanics make up more than 12% of the Republican Party in Florida.
As I stated before, the fundamentals of this election mirror 2010 (with a different result). There is clear evidence that increased civic participation by communities of color can offset any conceivable lag in progressive voter turnout.
Soon this election season will kick into full swing, and it is clear that there are a number of important states and districts in which People of Color (POC) may help to decide both primary and general election results. For example POC in Florida make up 29.5% of the Citizen Voting Age Population and 69% are registered to vote. The key is turnout. Remember even in a great "turnout year" like 2008, POC made up 28.9% of the vote share in the general election although more than a third did not vote (37.7%). Imagine what could happen in 2018 if we energize and turn out every eligible voter? Especially in places like Jacksonville, FL where there are over 200,000 "Key" POC voters.
Changes in congressional seats are at stake as well. We know that reapportionment gave Florida two congressional seats in 2010. Many voters have moved in and out of those districts for 8 years now. In fact, Florida may pick up one more seat therefore the race Governor will impact 2020 redistricting.
There is no doubt that there will be a number of heated congressional contests as well. In these races, pitting refurbished candidates against surging progressive candidates, the momentum is swinging progressive. Most of the focus this year will be on the fact that the Democrats need a bunch of seats to take back the house and the Republicans need a few seats to keep control of the Senate.
But there are other dynamics in these elections that may prove to be far more significant. Political experts often portray people of color as incidental as it relates to the broader sphere of American politics. Moreover, they seem to find it difficult to connect exceptional election results to evidence-based demographic trends. On one hand, we all recognize the fact that certain POC turnout levels will produce certain results. On the other hand, some of us miss the fact that those turnout levels in 2008 were connected to resources and political investment in POC communities.
The same holds true for other parts of the country. Young POC politicians are running for office in Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Ohio, Arizona, Nevada, and a number of places in California but without adequate resources they will need to win..
There is no doubt that these candidates are more than capable of running competent campaigns. The truth is, they are beneficiaries of the civil rights movement and gained valuable tools from our forebears. That's probably what led them to throw their hat in the ring to begin with. Their interests represent our collective guiding beliefs. Once in office, POC politicians will have the opportunity to build coalitions and work towards creating a collective social, cultural, and economic apparatus for people of color, communities of faith and young people.
But will their war chest benefit from the collective social economic advancements of the progressive community? Will they receive the support they need to defeat their opponents? If we care about diversity in political leadership, we shouldn't just express our support through the vote. We should express our concern through monetary civic engagement. The fact is, if you invest political resources in a POC candidate this year, you will most likely have a positive return.
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Author Kirk Clay Sr.Posted on August 30, 2018 Leave a comment on Our system works when everyone gets a fair shot
The promise of America is that every child will have the opportunity #PushTheVote
How does the Arizona primary results impact the people who most need economic and social justice? Young people are our future and the promise of America is that every child will have the opportunity to grow up to live a successful life. This is only possible when every child receives a quality education. It will take sound programs, schools, and policies that work and we have to vote to make this a reality.
I predict the fundamentals of this election will mirror 2010 but will have a different result. With adequate resources and a cooperative spirit, people of color, communities of faith and young people have the potential to have impact in states like Arizona and Georgia.
There is clear evidence that increased civic participation by communities of color can offset any conceivable lag in progressive voter turnout. For example, according to a study by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, the African American share of the total vote in Illinois increased from 10 percent in 2006 to 19 percent in 2010. Due to this strong turnout, a candidate who embraced progressive views became governor with only one-third of the white vote.
The same was true for Latinos in Colorado, and Nevada. In Nevada where Latinos represent 16% of the vote share, 69% voted for the progressive Senate candidate. This was an increase of 4% over the 2006 turnout. In Colorado, Latinos were an impressive 12% of the vote share and pushed the progressive candidate over the top.
I believe that with proper resources and civic momentum, people of color, communities of faith and young people can impact voter turnout rates this year. If we close the gaps between the populations that are eligible and likely voters, we will have a better chance of regaining our voice and enacting education policies that work. For example a progressive candidate could win Georgia with just 41% of the White vote and Arizona with just 37%.
The truth is that Americans have and can continue to come together to develop transformational relationships that dramatically impact civic engagement, education, culture, and economics. Young African Americans, Latinos, Asians, and Native Americans have always participated in elections. However, their expanding share of the electorate has the potential to reinforce America's steadfastness for a new all-inclusive brand of education.
Author Kirk Clay Sr.Posted on August 28, 2018 Leave a comment on The promise of America is that every child will have the opportunity #PushTheVote

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Terrorism, Unintended Consequences
Brennan Admits Unintended Consequences of U.S. Intervention
But will anyone listen?
In fact, as the pressure mounts on ISIL, we judge that it will intensify its global terror campaign to maintain its dominance of the global terrorism agenda.
This is a quote from CIA Director John Brennan in a Japan Times article titled "As Islamic State loses turf, it looks to send terrorists to the West: Brennan," June 16, 2016. According to the Japan Times, this is from testimony that Brennan was scheduled to deliver to a Congressional committee today. On the way in to work this morning, I heard that he had indeed said words to this effect.
In various Econlog posts and in articles on antiwar.com, I have argued that U.S. military intervention abroad leads to an increased probability of terrorist attacks at home. Many others have argued it also.
In the last decade, neoconservative Paul Wolfowitz agreed with that point as it related to Osama bid Laden. In a famous interview with Vanity Fair in 2003, he stated:
There are a lot of things that are different now, and one that has gone by almost unnoticed–but it's huge–is that by complete mutual agreement between the U.S. and the Saudi government we can now remove almost all of our forces from Saudi Arabia. Their presence there over the last 12 years has been a source of enormous difficulty for a friendly government. It's been a huge recruiting device for al Qaeda.
And now we see that John Brennan agrees, at least insofar at it relates to ISIS.
Categories: Terrorism Unintended Consequences
Jun 16 2016 at 7:30pm
I don't think the Brennan quote translates into a conclusion that the US should never be involved in "military intervention abroad"…which is what you seem to be saying. Is your thinking that ISIS will not attack the West if we leave it to its bloody business in the Middle East?
In the Mar/Apr issue of Foreign Affairs in the article "ISIS Goes Global" Daniel Byman of Georgetown describes the threat from ISIS affiliates that Brennan alludes to.
Harold Cockerill
Wait a second. Is this the Saudi government that underwrites Wahabism, builds mosques in America and sends clerics here to preach the need for Sharia Law in America? Just want to make sure which friends we're talking about.
There's an old line about pi$$ing down my back and telling me it's raining.
Jun 16 2016 at 10:25pm
Bad policies, good results.
Good policies, bad results.
Bad policies, bad results.
Good policies, good results.
Is that everything? Actually it doesn't matter whether we like the policy or not. Some of the results will be good and some will be bad.
In Saudia Arabia the policy is to stone people to death for having sex outside of marriage, or for the wrong kind of married sex, or for just being gay. This is what Omar Mateen saw as "good policy."
Let's draw up a list of everything Omar Mateen saw as bad policy and everything he saw as good policy. And then you can pick and choose your points of agreement. And then after that you say that when he kills people, this is an argument in support of those policies you support.
Jun 17 2016 at 11:32am
It was also the the removal of troops from Iraq that led to the creation/success of ISIS. Occam's razor – don't simplify too much.
@Weir,
I guess it's understandable that you bought Mateen into the discussion, but I didn't even have him in mind. We still don't know his connection to ISIS. I'm making a simpler point: stick your hand in hornets' nests and the odds are higher than you'll be stung.
@TMC,
That could be, but your'e starting halfway through the analysis. The troops were there to topple Saddam Hussein. Without that toppling, ISIS would have had very little traction.
A lot of things offended Omar Mateen. If the point is to offend him as little as possible, then there's a lot of policies you'd want to change. But the point, apparently, isn't just to lower the odds. Adopt every last one of his preferred policies and you wouldn't get stung. Foreign policies, domestic policies, everything that made him upset.
The level of understanding of Islam in DC is awful. The CIA is probably the most ignorant. They should read all of Bernard Lewis' works.
Muslims world-wide have been waiting for the caliphate since Turkey shut it down after WWII. As Lewis shows in "What Went Wrong," muslims hate the West because the Ottoman Empire used to be the world's hyper power but has not been since about the 18th century. That humiliates and angers muslims. They desperately want to be the dominant power in the world again. Most think that if they could implement a pure form of Islam then Allah would restore them to power over the West.
ISIS won the support of most muslims in the world when it announced the formation of a new caliphate. We're not fighting ISIS, but most muslims worldwide. We destroyed Afghanistan and Iraq, so the radicals simply moved to Syria and Somalia. They're now in Libya. Destroy Syria and they'll go somewhere else.
We can never win this militarily. This is a fight within Islam for control of Islam. The best we can do is be patient until a new generation arises that rejects terror.
You sound like a broken record. See my earlier response to you. My post had nothing to do with Omar Mateen.
I could talk about terrorists in the abstract. But they all have names. They make specific statements.
Some of those statments are congenial to you. On foreign policy, yes? But other statements are, according to you, of no relevance whatsoever. Nothing follows from what the terrorists (including, but not limited to, Omar Mateen) keep saying about those domestic policies that don't personally offend you.
See the mistake you're making? You're saying that their opinions should be determinative, except when they shouldn't. To the extent that their opinions align with yours, they are of vast importance. Everything else that they believe in, not so much.
So the problem for you is: If their opinions on foreign policy are meant to be so important to the rest of us, why are their opinions on domestic policy of no importance at all?
This is a point about logic. Your own position can't be that simply lowering the odds is the be-all and end-all. Your own position isn't what you think it is.
Jun 19 2016 at 9:30am
You keep thinking I'm writing about Mateen. I'm not. This post is about Brennan and his admission that interventions over there lead to more attacks over here. I would have written it the exact same way if the Orlando attack hadn't happened. As I noted, I'm not even sure that Mateen is a good example of this. But even if he is, I'm not saying that we should determine our policies based on his views. We should determine our policies based on what makes sense. What makes sense is to quit poking hornets' nests.
I have never thought you were talking about Omar Mateen.
The point I've been making applies to him just as it does to generic, non-specific terrorists, or to the Platonic terrorist.
The point, because I'm a broken record: There are unintended consequences to any policy. Policies you don't like, policies you do.
Terrorists object to the foreign policies that you also object to. Terrorists object to domestic policies that you support.
But if bad results are an argument against the policies you don't like, aren't you compelled, logically, to argue that bad results are an argument against even those policies dearest to your heart, those policies you love and cherish?
No? Then what does that suggest about your real beliefs? Socrates would say that your lifelong commitment to a non-interventionist foreign policy is what really matters to you. Not terrorist attacks in themselves. Which, after all, are the result of both bad policies and good policies, foreign policies and domestic policies.
There's more than one cause at work. There's even an ideology, distinct from the simple physics of action and reaction. Terrorists have opinions on everything. British novels, Danish drawings.
Lots of things upset the terrorists. And yet you've never argued in support of making blasphemy illegal, even though it makes sense.
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Wishing Tinker a happy 75th
Published: Monday, May 15, 2017 By: Journal Record Editorial Source: The Journal Record
Most of this legislative session has been dedicated to talking about the budget. And part of the discussion has centered on gross production taxes, a conversation that leads invariably to talking about the importance of the oil and gas industry as an economic driver.
This weekend, take a few hours off from worrying about the fiscal havoc the Legislature seems determined to wreak and get up close with the economic driver no one is arguing about. Tinker Air Force Base is celebrating its 75th birthday this year. The base has more than 26,000 military and civilian employees and is the state's largest single-site employer. The base covers 9 square miles and has an estimated annual economic impact of $3.51 billion. It is responsible for about 33,000 secondary jobs around the state.
Oklahomans are generally familiar with the 72nd Air Base Wing, the 552d Air Control Wing and several of the other Air Force and Navy wings based at Tinker. Less familiar might be the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group, which has the worldwide responsibility to establish, extend and enable the cyberspace domain for the Air Force. Part of the 688th Cyberspace Wing headquartered at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, their mission is to "plan, engineer, and deliver a survivable and resilient infrastructure to establish the cyberspace domain and enable the Air Force to conduct net-centric offensive and defensive air, space, and cyberspace operations."
You might also have overlooked this bit of trivia: In 1957, Buddy Holly and The Crickets recorded An Empty Cup, Rock Me My Baby, You've Got Love, and Maybe Baby in the Tinker Air Force Base Officer's Club.
This weekend, the Star Spangled Salute Air Show will return and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate Tinker's unique place in Oklahoma's history and culture. There will be acts recreating a World War II dogfight and a downed pilot rescue, a comedy act and plenty of demonstration flights. There will also be static displays of aircraft.
But let's be honest. The main attraction is the Thunderbirds. Activated on May 25, 1953, the Thunderbirds' first air show was two weeks later, on June 8 at Luke AFB in Arizona. Their first Oklahoma appearance came on June 28, 1954, at Vance AFB, and their first Oklahoma City visit came on Aug. 30, 1956. Their most recent performance in the Oklahoma City area was at Tinker in 2014.
By all means, go see the Thunderbirds. But while you're on the base, wish Tinker a happy 75th, and consider what those 26,000 people do for Oklahoma's economic vitality.
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Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar ask film industry to take a stand on Padmavati
Actor Shabana Azmi and lyricist Javed Akhtar have called members of Bollywood to refuse to be "puppets in this game of electoral gain, divisive politics and polarisation" as the row over Padmavati turned uglier and blamed the BJP governments at the Centre and some states of not doing enough to handle the protests against the film.
They told India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai on Sunday that the real culprits wasn't the Shri Rajput Karni Sena but the governments of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh as well as the Centre for not restoring law and order and arresting those who have issued a bounty on film's actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The chief ministers of the two states led by the Bharatiya Janata Party have requested the Centre to not allow the release of the film citing the Rajput community's "hurt sentiments" and possible law and order issues as the reasons.
Azmi said the film industry is everybody's favourite sitting duck and it realises that it is a "situation of now or never". She added that "too much has happened and too repeatedly" and pointed out that this was not the first time that protests against a film have turned ugly.
"To me, it is a very sorry state of affairs. That it was in 2000, I think, when we were making the film Water and after I had shaved off my head, the film had to be scrapped. We couldn't make the film, nobody had read a single word of the script and they had decided that it was against Indian culture," she said about the film, which Deepa Mehta later made with Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray and John Abraham in 2005.
"In 2017, we are facing the same thing with an even worse situation where there are people openly threatening to cut off Deepika Padukone's nose, openly threatening that there is Rs 5-crore bounty on her head. If this is not criminal, what is? What is the government doing about it?" she asked.
Azmi had earlier called for a boycott of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) organised by the Union ministry of information and broadcasting, due to begin in Goa later in November.
"What can the film industry do? … The people who are being honoured over there, whether it is Mr [Amitabh] Bachchan, or whoever it is there, should say we will not go to IFFI because until and unless you put these people who are making such statements behind bars, we are not going to come and do something which the government is doing in honour of the film industry," she said.
"No, we can't rush to such conclusions … See, it's not a very easy situation. You have to understand that. There is a lot of money is riding on it. So, there is always this feeling that if a compromise is possible, then it is better."
"My point to the film industry is that it is now or never. If we do not take a strong stand now, the situation will only get worse. The writing is clearly on the wall."
Akhtar said, "the people who say they will eradicate terrorism, can't ensure that a film is released."
"For discussion's sake, even if one was to accept that somebody's feelings have been hurt, that she was indeed a historical figure, and so on, what are we doing about it? Are you going to cut somebody's nose or chop off somebody's head? Is that how a civilised country will work?" asked the national award-winning writer.
He added that people should go to the court if they have a problem with any film.
Listen to the complete interview here
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal and other directors like Hansal Mehta and Anurag Kashyap also spoken against the culture of threat and intimidation.
"This is a democracy. People may not agree with what I have to say but I have the right to say it," the Indian Express quoted Benegal as saying.
"Will people ask for heads publicly and offer money for the lives of those who disagree with them and the state will do nothing to prevent it? The home department and the police should move in immediately and offer protection. That would be the thing to do. When chief ministers and members of government adopt such an approach, what else will the administration do?" he asked.
Actors Prakash Raj, Riteish Deshmukh and Twinkle Khanna have also tweeted in support of the film.
There have been other voices too. Veteran actor Prakash Raj tweeted, "Will they let #Padmavati release post election at least ..#justasking"
One announced five crores… now a party spokes person announced ten crores reward for those who behead an actor and a director !!There seems to be loads of moeny to gift post demonitization… but does that includes GST… #justasking"
Twinkle Khanna tweeted on, "And as far as #Padmavati is concerned I wish it is the biggest hit ever as that would be the befitting rejoinder to all these loony threats!"
Riteish Deshmukh tweeted: "What kind of a country are we becoming???? Open death threats!!! Hope our Honorable Government takes quick action. #Padmavati #KyaMeraBharatMahaanHai?"
On Sunday, the makers postponed the film's earlier scheduled release on December 1.
"We will announce the revised release date of the film in due course," Viacom18 Motion Pictures, the studio behind the period drama, said.
The Karni Sena deferred its Bharat Bandh, scheduled for December 1, hours after the studio put off the release.
Padmavati has been in the eye of the storm since January when Karni Sena attacked director Bhansali on the set of the film in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur.
Led by the Karni Sena, Rajput groups have been up in arms against the film which they claim is a distortion of history and depicts an "amorous relationship" between Padmavati – portrayed by Padukone – and Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji – played by Singh and. has hurt feelings of the community. The makers have assiduously refuted the claim.
Historians say Rajput queen Padmini was a fictional character in Padmawat, an epic poem written by Malik Mohammad Jaisi in the 16th century, and it has no connection with history at all.
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Thinking I was being ever-so-gracious, in a weak moment I asked my daughter if she would like to foster a dog (that being a dog, single, one, uno) during the stay-at-home order. By the by, she and her husband share our home and they already own three cats.
She, without a shred of shame, admitted she had already signed up at three different local shelters for that very thing and was bringing home a dog next week. That one fell through. Just as well, I thought, and rather forgot all about it until she casually mentioned she was off to pick up a pair of puppies. They needed to be in pairs for companionship and comfort, it seems.
I steeled myself for two and off she went. She brought home three. (Yes, she has always been spoiled.) Suddenly having multiple 8-week-old puppies in the house made me even more impressed by parents of twins or triplets. There is never a moment when something isn't happening with one or more of them. Add to this the pups are traumatized, fearful, only occasionally house-trained and have traveled across at least two time zones. It was a full-on fire drill of cuteness right from the start.
Fortunately, my house is 98% wood floors. There is one carpet at the far end of the scarcely used living room. It took them about an hour to find it and christen it.
My daughter kept them upstairs mostly, yet successfully away from her cats for two days, which I liken to juggling with knives. She took pains to introduce them slowly. Unfortunately, one pup was particularly nervous and protective and barked at his shadow … and the cats. The cats have coexisted with older dogs before, but not bouncing, barking balls of puppy. They were not thrilled and the high-strung pup earned some crate time.
Meanwhile, our large backyard, which was to be their playground, is an inch deep in water, courtesy of the week-long rainstorm. The trio finally agreed to walk around in the damp. They would not, however, go outside if it was actually raining, which was most of the time. I swore to my daughter she was going to have to deal with any accidents, but of course, I was swiftly recruited, since there was triple the action. There was no way one person could clean up fast enough before another critter needed attention.
As we moved into the fourth day, they seemed to be settling a little and getting their puppy courage up, but life remained pretty terrifying, what with all these new sounds, smells, people and schedules. My biggest challenge? I couldn't give them any treats. All they are allowed to eat is their kibble, which intellectually I understand. But it killed me to see those big, brown eyes in that sweet puppy face, gazing longingly at my sandwich, and deny them so much as a morsel. Using great moral resolve, I behaved myself, but it was no fun.
The pups are back at the shelter now, needing further medical attention, but it was a lovely, crazy bit of fuzz therapy.
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Quarterly revenue of $3.75 billion
Quarterly GAAP EPS of $0.75 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.80
Returns $3.17 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2019
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 27, 2019.
Fourth Quarter Results
Applied generated revenue of $3.75 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 43.5 percent, operating income of $864 million or 23.0 percent of net sales, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.75.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 43.8 percent, operating income of $888 million or 23.7 percent of net sales, and EPS of $0.80.
The company returned $694 million to shareholders including $500 million in share repurchases and dividends of $194 million.
Full Year Results
In fiscal 2019, Applied generated revenue of $14.61 billion. On a GAAP basis, the company recorded gross margin of 43.7 percent, operating income of $3.35 billion or 22.9 percent of net sales, and EPS of $2.86.
On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, the company reported gross margin of 44.0 percent, operating income of $3.43 billion or 23.5 percent of net sales, and EPS of $3.04.
The company generated $3.25 billion in cash from operations, paid dividends of $771 million and used $2.40 billion to repurchase 60 million shares of common stock.
"Applied Materials' fourth quarter results reflect a healthy uptick in demand for semiconductor equipment, combined with strong execution across the company," said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. "The semiconductor industry is increasingly adopting a new playbook for improving chip performance, power, area and cost, and we are investing in unique solutions to enable our customers' success in the AI-Big Data era."
Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018 Q4 FY2019
Q4 FY2018 FY2019
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
Net sales $ 3,754 $ 3,759 $ 14,608 $ 16,705 — % (13 )%
Gross margin 43.5% 44.1% 43.7% 45.0% (0.6) points (1.3) points
Operating margin 23.0% 23.7% 22.9% 26.9% (0.7) points (4.0) points
Net income $ 698 $ 757 $ 2,706 $ 3,038 (8 )% (11 )%
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.75 $ 0.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.96 (3 )% (3 )%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 43.8% 45.3% 44.0% 46.1% (1.5) points (2.1) points
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 23.7% 25.1% 23.5% 28.1% (1.4) points (4.6) points
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 744 $ 837 $ 2,875 $ 4,294 (11 )% (33 )%
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS $ 0.80 $ 0.85 $ 3.04 $ 4.18 (6 )% (27 )%
Applied adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), as of the first day of fiscal 2019 using the full retrospective method. Applied also adopted Accounting Standards Update 2017-07, Compensation—Retirement Benefits, as of the first day of fiscal 2019 using the retrospective method. All prior periods included in the unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheet as of Oct. 28, 2018, and the unaudited consolidated condensed statements of operations and cash flows for the three and twelve months ended Oct. 28, 2018, were restated under the new standards.
A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also "Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures" section.
Business Outlook
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, Applied expects net sales to be approximately $4.10 billion, plus or minus $150 million. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.87 to $0.95.
This outlook for non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions of $0.01 per share and includes net income tax benefit related to intra-entity intangible asset transfers of $0.03 per share, but does not reflect any items that are unknown at this time, such as any additional charges related to acquisitions or other non-operational or unusual items, as well as other tax related items, which we are not able to predict without unreasonable efforts due to their inherent uncertainty.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Reportable Segment Information
Semiconductor Systems Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018
Net sales $ 2,302 $ 2,246 $ 9,027 $ 10,577
Foundry, logic and other 58% 40% 52% 36%
DRAM 21% 26% 22% 27%
Flash 21% 34% 26% 37%
Operating income 641 594 2,464 3,441
Operating margin 27.8% 26.4% 27.3% 32.5%
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 652 $ 640 $ 2,507 $ 3,624
Non-GAAP adjusted operating margin 28.3% 28.5% 27.8% 34.3%
Applied Global Services Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018
Net sales $ 977 $ 976 $ 3,854 $ 3,754
Display and Adjacent Markets Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018
Operating income 96 118 294 574
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income $ 99 $ 122 $ 307 $ 589
Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures
Applied provides investors with certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures, which are adjusted for the impact of certain costs, expenses, gains and losses, including certain items related to mergers and acquisitions; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, or investments; gain or loss on sale of strategic investments; tax effect of share-based compensation; certain income tax items and other discrete adjustments. Additionally, non-GAAP results exclude estimated discrete income tax expense items associated with changes to recent U.S. tax legislation. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the financial tables included in this release.
Management uses these non-GAAP adjusted financial measures to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance and for planning purposes, and as performance measures in its executive compensation program. Applied believes these measures enhance an overall understanding of its performance and investors' ability to review the company's business from the same perspective as the company's management, and facilitate comparisons of this period's results with prior periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that management does not believe are indicative of Applied's ongoing operating performance. There are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and may exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding anticipated growth and trends in our businesses and markets, industry outlooks and demand drivers, technology transitions, our business and financial performance and market share positions, our capital allocation, our investment and growth strategies, our development of new products and technologies, our business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and beyond, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements include, without limitation: the level of demand for our products; global economic and industry conditions; global trade issues and changes in trade policies; consumer demand for electronic products; the demand for semiconductors; customers' technology and capacity requirements; the introduction of new and innovative technologies, and the timing of technology transitions; our ability to develop, deliver and support new products and technologies; the concentrated nature of our customer base; changes in income tax laws; our ability to expand our current markets, increase market share and develop new markets; market acceptance of existing and newly developed products; our ability to obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies; our ability to achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, align our resources and cost structure with business conditions, and attract, motivate and retain key employees; the variability of operating expenses and results among products and segments, and our ability to accurately forecast future results, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks and uncertainties described in our SEC filings, including our recent Forms 10-Q and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management's current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share amounts) October 27,
2019 October 28,
Net sales $ 3,754 $ 3,759 $ 14,608 $ 16,705
Cost of products sold 2,120 2,102 8,222 9,188
Gross profit 1,634 1,657 6,386 7,517
Research, development and engineering 515 519 2,054 2,022
Marketing and selling 129 127 521 521
General and administrative 126 120 461 483
Total operating expenses 770 766 3,036 3,026
Income from operations 864 891 3,350 4,491
Interest expense 59 60 237 234
Interest and other income, net 35 44 156 139
Income before income taxes 840 875 3,269 4,396
Provision for income taxes 142 118 563 1,358
Net income $ 698 $ 757 $ 2,706 $ 3,038
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.76 $ 0.78 $ 2.89 $ 3.00
Diluted $ 0.75 $ 0.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.96
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic 920 974 937 1,013
Diluted 931 984 945 1,026
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions) October 27,
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,129 $ 3,440
Short-term investments 489 590
Accounts receivable, net 2,533 2,323
Inventories 3,474 3,721
Long-term investments 1,703 1,568
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,529 1,407
Goodwill 3,399 3,368
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net 156 213
Deferred income taxes and other assets 2,031 473
Current portion of long-term debt $ 600 $ —
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,511 2,721
Contract liabilities 1,336 1,201
Long-term debt 4,713 5,309
Income taxes payable 1,275 1,254
Other liabilities 375 303
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions) Three Months Ended Year Ended
October 27,
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 92 120 363 457
Share-based compensation 66 65 263 258
Deferred income taxes (8 ) (23 ) 49 71
Other — — (19 ) 4
Net change in operating assets and liabilities (22 ) 158 (115 ) (41 )
Cash provided by operating activities 826 1,077 3,247 3,787
Capital expenditures (97 ) (165 ) (441 ) (622 )
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired — (1 ) (28 ) (6 )
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 555 453 1,940 3,276
Purchases of investments (544 ) (416 ) (1,914 ) (2,077 )
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities (86 ) (129 ) (443 ) 571
Proceeds from common stock issuances 72 68 145 124
Common stock repurchases (500 ) (751 ) (2,403 ) (5,283 )
Tax withholding payments for vested equity awards (3 ) (4 ) (86 ) (164 )
Payments of dividends to stockholders (194 ) (195 ) (771 ) (605 )
Cash used in financing activities (625 ) (882 ) (3,115 ) (5,928 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 115 66 (311 ) (1,570 )
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period 3,014 3,374 3,440 5,010
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period $ 3,129 $ 3,440 $ 3,129 $ 3,440
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes $ 69 $ 19 $ 522 $ 300
Cash refunds from income taxes $ 2 $ 12 $ 22 $ 63
Cash payments for interest $ 76 $ 76 $ 219 $ 219
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Corporate and Other
(In millions) Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018
Unallocated net sales $ 18 $ 16 $ 76 $ 75
Unallocated cost of products sold and expenses (99 ) (60 ) (322 ) (443 )
Share-based compensation (66 ) (65 ) (263 ) (258 )
Total $ (147 ) $ (109 ) $ (509 ) $ (626 )
Q4 FY2019 Q4 FY2018 FY2019 FY2018
Net Sales by Geography (In millions)
United States 412 350 1,871 1,413
% of Total 11% 9% 13% 9%
Europe 147 241 820 1,009
% of Total 4% 7% 6% 6%
Japan 471 712 2,198 2,396
% of Total 13% 19% 15% 14%
Korea 471 532 1,929 3,539
Taiwan 919 591 2,965 2,504
Southeast Asia 135 197 548 797
China 1,199 1,136 4,277 5,047
Employees (In thousands)
Regular Full Time 22.0 21.0
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS
(In millions, except percentages) October 27,
Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
Reported gross profit - GAAP basis $ 1,634 $ 1,657 $ 6,386 $ 7,517
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 9 45 37 179
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit $ 1,643 $ 1,702 $ 6,423 $ 7,696
Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin 43.8% 45.3% 44.0% 46.1%
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 864 $ 891 $ 3,350 $ 4,491
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 14 50 55 197
Acquisition integration and deal costs 10 3 22 5
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
Reported net income - GAAP basis $ 698 $ 757 $ 2,706 $ 3,038
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net 1 (15) 1 (25)
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (6) — (37) —
Income tax effect of share-based compensation2 4 13 — —
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws3 — 23 (24) 1,112
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers 6 — 62 —
Resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items 20 6 95 (26)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments4 (3) — (5) (7)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income $ 744 $ 837 $ 2,875 $ 4,294
1 These items are incremental charges attributable to completed acquisitions, consisting of amortization of purchased intangible assets.
2 GAAP basis tax benefit related to share-based compensation is being recognized ratably over the fiscal year on a non-GAAP basis.
3 Charges to income tax provision related to a one-time transition tax and a decrease in U.S. deferred tax assets as a result of the recent U.S. tax legislation.
4 Adjustment to provision for income taxes related to non-GAAP adjustments reflected in income before income taxes.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
Reported earnings per diluted share - GAAP basis $ 0.75 $ 0.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.96
Certain items associated with acquisitions 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.18
Acquisition integration and deal costs 0.01 — 0.02 —
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net — (0.01) — (0.02)
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net — — (0.03) —
Income tax effect of share-based compensation — 0.01 — —
Income tax effect of changes in applicable U.S. tax laws — 0.02 (0.03) 1.08
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers 0.01 — 0.07 —
Resolution of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items 0.02 0.01 0.10 (0.02)
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 0.80 $ 0.85 $ 3.04 $ 4.18
Weighted average number of diluted shares 931 984 945 1,026
Semiconductor Systems Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
AGS Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Acquisition integration costs — 1 — 2
Display and Adjacent Markets Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income
Reported operating income - GAAP basis $ 96 $ 118 $ 294 $ 574
Certain items associated with acquisitions1 3 4 12 14
Acquisition integration costs — — 1 1
Note: The reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted segment results above does not include certain revenues, costs of products sold and operating expenses that are reported within corporate and other and included in consolidated operating income.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE
(In millions, except percentages) October 27, 2019
Provision for income taxes - GAAP basis (a) $ 142
Income tax effect of share-based compensation (4)
Income tax effects related to amortization of intra-entity intangible asset transfers (6)
Resolutions of prior years' income tax filings and other tax items (20)
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments 3
Non-GAAP adjusted provision for income taxes (b) $ 115
Income before income taxes - GAAP basis (c) $ 840
Certain items associated with acquisitions 14
Acquisition integration and deal costs 10
Impairment (gain on sale) of strategic investments, net 1
Loss (gain) on strategic investments, net (6)
Non-GAAP adjusted income before income taxes (d) $ 859
Effective income tax rate - GAAP basis (a/c) 16.9%
Non-GAAP adjusted effective income tax rate (b/d) 13.4%
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Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Review – PC
by Brice Boembeke
+ Strikes the perfect balance between fun and simulation
+ Plenty of options for progression without being too grindy or overwhelming
+ Amazing soundtrack
- Difficulty scaling is sometimes an issue, especially early in the game, as random encounters can sometimes be more difficult than you are prepared for.
- Game only saves when you dock at a station, so a lot of progress can be lost if you are too greedy and you get unlucky with a deadly random encounter.
Get this if you want a space trading action game that checks all the boxes for endless entertainment.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a prequel to its predecessor Rebel Galaxy, which featured a procedurally generated star system that you could explore while flying large, capital-sized ships and engaging in third-person ship-to-ship combat. This game changes the focus by putting you directly in the cockpit of somewhat smaller ships – Millennium Falcon vs. Imperial Destroyer for a much more personal experience mirroring classics like X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, Wing Commander, and Freelancer. Additionally, one of the biggest complaints about the original was that you were forced into flying on a two-dimensional plane, unable to pitch up or down in your ship. In this new game, you are fully in control of the ship and are able to fly along all six degrees of freedom.
In Outlaw you are flying in a more hand-crafted part of the galaxy, called the Dodge Sector, where all the star systems are named after US states, especially ones that cater to the outlaw or wild-west mythos, like Texas, Missouri, Colorado, Arizona, etc. The planets and stations that populate these systems are similarly named after cities within those states, like Austin in the Texas system, or Ozark in the Missouri system. This, plus the heavy drawl on the tongues of the various characters you speak to along your way, the dirty dive-bars you spend time in, drinking beer from the bottle, playing pool, dice, slots, or old video-arcade machines to while away the hours between palm-sweaty action-packed dogfighting combat missions or long, lonely space-trucker missions hauling valuable goods from one end of the sector to another, listening to classic rock or country and western on the galaxy radio stations, firmly plants you in the mindset that you're a space cowboy named Juno Markev just trying to grab a fistful of dollars and set the record straight between you and a guy named Ruth(less).
The single player campaign has a somewhat cliché, but still engaging and entertaining storyline that you can follow at your own pace, taking the "story missions" as you feel ready to tackle them, and spending the rest of your time perusing the mission boards, trying to buy low and sell high with the various commodities available at the various stations, or just surviving the random and deadly assaults by the more piratical members of the space-faring community around you and making money off the available bounties. There is also a law system, enforced by the Dodge Police, who will randomly stop you and scan your cargo for contraband and hunt you down if you decide to become one of the pirate-minded members of deep space. Also, if you want something even slower-paced and relaxing than space-trucking and playing the numbers game, you can fly out to any asteroid field with a mining laser and mining scanner and cut your fortune right out of the rocks.
You can also while away the time just exploring the various stations across the sector that all have their own unique charms and layouts. While this isn't a first-person experience, you will get a 3D image of the part of the station you're in and then clicking through the menu will take you to another part of the station, including the bar, the mission board, the commodities terminal, etc. Each of the station's bars are slightly different (if the station even has one) and the amenities that are available there are also different. Some will have an 8-ball table, which as a mini-game is probably a better pool simulation than most stand-alone pool games that I've ever played. There could also be dice-poker, which is fun but doesn't allow you to up the ante on good hands unfortunately, a slot machine which I swear is rigged to let me win just enough to make me think that I'll end up on top but never quite do, and/or a Star-Venger arcade machine, which is an Asteroids-like game that is way more fun than it should be for a game-within-a-game. You can also stop and talk to the bartender and bend his ear for rumors that are going on in the system. He might tell you about hidden loot that might be stashed in certain quadrants, or about the presence of high-bounty baddies that have been seen roaming around.
You start Rebel Galaxy Outlaw with just enough cash to pay for gas and a loaner ship that is a converted garbage hauler. Obviously, hunting down the big bad guy that Ms. Markev has a bone to pick with in that piece of junk isn't going to fly any better than the ship itself, so you spend a fair amount of time trying to upgrade your way into a bigger boat with better guns, more cargo, and stronger shields, just to ensure that you might live the next time you take the plunge and jump through a gate into a lawless system and get jumped by a squad of half a dozen bloodthirsty pirates who would rather sort through your scrap than bargain with you. The progression feels good in this game, too. There are just enough various ships, weapons, and components, to give you a sense of increasing your power, as you play, without so much as to make you feel overwhelmed with options or like you have to create a spreadsheet just to keep track of everything you need.
Actually, I think that's the thing that makes Rebel Galaxy Outlaw shine. At its core, it really strikes that balance of giving you just enough to make you feel immersed in a world that feels alive, but not so much as to drown you in choices. The sector isn't impossibly huge, but it's big enough that getting from one end to the other takes a fair amount of time (jump drive sold separately). The combat is engaging, but fast-paced and fun, without giving you a thousand different buttons and functions you have to remember just to take off. The systems are varied and enjoyable without making you have to watch a thirty minute YouTube video on how to be a better miner. You can engage with the game at whatever level you want. If you want to play with a full HOTAS setup, you can. If you want to play with a mouse and keyboard, you can. If you want to play with a controller, you can. There are options for aim and flight assistance, which will make combat easier for those who don't want to have to be pinpoint accurate with their flight skills, but there are options to turn those assists off as well, for those who want the extra challenge.
That brings me to one point that is probably my only actual complaint about the game. The fact that the random encounter aspect of the game can, every once in a while, especially early in the game, throw you into a situation that is way bigger than you can handle. This combined with the fact that the game only auto-saves whenever you dock at a station, can make for some frustrating moments where you realize that you just lost a bunch of progress with the game because you decided to take one more jump rather than dock and grab a beer and then you got clobbered.
There is a comms system built into the game where you can plead for mercy with your attackers and I've found that it often does result in them letting you go. However, this is not 100% successful, and sometimes there just isn't much you can do. As you progress in the game, though, you will get armed with more powerful weaponry, better shields, bigger ships that have more hardpoints for even more guns, and so forth, so combat gets more manageable. You can also make friends with certain NPC's that you can call upon for backup, usually having them arrive within about 10 seconds of your calling for them. This has saved my bacon more times than I care to admit.
I mentioned the radio before, but holy cow; Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is on par with the GTA games when it comes to the music. There are about a half dozen radio stations, each with their own unique flavor and they're all great. I don't even like country music, but found myself bopping my head along with the selection on that particular station because the songs were just so perfectly suited to the atmosphere and feel of the game. The music is also peppered with commercials for setting-specific locations and commodities, that just lends more to the deeply detailed and immersive experience that the game creates. Streamers can also pick a copyright-friendly playlist that filters the 400+ song list down to just the unlicensed tracks.
Even though Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a single player only game, I felt more engaged and part of a living-breathing galaxy than I did in the hundreds of hours of playing Elite Dangerous, which is saying quite a bit since, if you have read my lengthy review of that game and its expansions, you would know that I was a big fan (and, in some ways, still am).
Overall, I have already put more hours into Rebel Galaxy Outlaw than I put into most games, just because of its charming, engaging, enjoyable setting and the extent to which it goes to let you be a part of it. Simply letting you actually play pool (for money or ship parts) is a stroke of genius that makes you feel so much more attached to the world than if it were just a game about flying around in the cockpit of a spaceship.
This game is well worth even double the asking price of $30. I've paid way more for other space games that have been way less enjoyable. This isn't even taking into account that modding is going to be fully supported for the PC version of the game once the mod kit is shipped to owners of the game, which will open up the door to gobs more fan-created content. And if you're looking for my take on the Epic vs. Steam debate…keep looking. If you want the game now buy it where you can get it. If you need to have it on Steam, wait 12 months and get it there. The game will also be available on PS4 and Switch as soon as those versions are ready to launch. Regardless of your choice of store or system, you owe it to yourself to experience the long-awaited rebirth of the space trader combat sim.
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SystemPC
GenreAdventure, Sci-Fi, Space, Space Combat, Trade
PublisherDouble Damage
DeveloperDouble Damage
ESRBRP - Pending
Streaming-safe Playlist
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 10, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, AMD Athlon™ X2 2.8 GHz, or higher, 2 GB Ram or higher, Shader Model 4.0, 1GB VRam, DirectX 11 or higher, 20GB HDD Space, DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit Sound
Game Reviews, PC
Brice Boembeke
My first memories of gaming are from when I was 5 years old and my dad got a Commodore 64. It has been almost 30 years and my passion for gaming has only grown. I play a little bit of everything, but am particularly interested in the emergent and unscripted gameplay that comes from open world, sandbox-style online multiplayer games. It is a very exciting time to be a gamer, but I still feel like the best is yet to come. I can't wait to see what comes next.


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Charles Krauthammer Cause of Death: How Did Columnist Die?
By Jessica McBride
Updated Nov 10, 2022 at 1:37pm
Twitter/Charles Krauthammer Charles Krauthammer.
Charles Krauthammer, the Pulitzer Prize winning conservative columnist and commentator, has died at the age of 68, leading to a flood of tributes, many of which paid homage to his intellect and independence.
How did Krauthammer die? What was his cause of death? He died from cancer of the small intestine, The Washington Post reported. Krauthammer revealed in a recent column that he had only a few weeks to live because his cancer had returned. USA Today wrote that Krauthammer died after a battle with cancer.
Charles Krauthammer forged a much-honored career as a pundit and author after being confined to a wheelchair after an accident. He was also a trained psychiatrist, credited with inventing the term "the Reagan doctrine."
Charles Krauthammer Was Remembered as an 'Inspiration to All of Us' After Dying on June 21, 2018
Charles Krauthammer, the conservative intellectual whose commentary shaped American politics for generations, has died. He was 68. https://t.co/kAqkp2qwjI pic.twitter.com/nUqHhRklhq
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 21, 2018
News broke that Charles Krauthammer had died in the early evening hours of January 21, 2018. Fox News, where he was a commentator, released a statement. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and friend, Charles Krauthammer. A gifted doctor and brilliant political commentator, Charles was a guiding voice throughout his time with FOX News and we were incredibly fortunate to showcase his extraordinary talent on our programs. He was an inspiration to all of us and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife Robyn and his son Daniel," it read.
"Some sad news: Charles Krauthammer has died. Our obit is coming soon," reporter Paul Farhi wrote on Twitter. His verified page identifies him as a reporter who writes about the news media for The Washington Post. Brit Hume, the Fox News political analyst, followed that up with confirmation of the sad news, tweeting, "Terribly sad news. The great Charles Krauthammer has died." Those were among the first reports of his death, although many others soon confirmed the sad news.
Terribly sad news. The great Charles Krauthammer has died.
— Brit Hume (@brithume) June 21, 2018
Krauthammer was honored with many awards during his career. He was awarded the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary. His column in the Post started appearing in the 1980s, and he won a National Magazine award as an essayist. A Post editorial page editor called his column "independent and hard to peg politically. It's a very tough column. There's no 'trendy' in it. You never know what is going to happen next."
Krauthammer told The Post of column writing, "Much of it has to do with common sense. One of my many missions is putting up a first-line defense against the various enthusiasms of the age – everything from the nuclear freeze to identity politics to the 'recovered memory' movement – which tend to roll over the culture at regular intervals." He was also trained as a psychiatrist and was an author. He was credited with coming up with the term "The Reagan doctrine" and was known for his logical approach to commentary in an emotional age. At times, he criticized everyone from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump.
"I believe that the pursuit of truth and right ideas through honest debate and rigorous argument is a noble undertaking," he wrote in The Post. "I am grateful to have played a small role in the conversations that have helped guide this extraordinary nation's destiny." However, his career was not without controversy. The Post also noted that he "helped lay the ideological groundwork for the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq."
Other news sites also quickly confirmed Krauthammer's death.
Charles Krauthammer Recently Announced That His Cancer Had Returned, Saying 'My Fight Is Over'
BREAKING: Charles Krauthammer reportedly dies at 68 https://t.co/cajQmb9xxh pic.twitter.com/0UgTi183Mc
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) June 21, 2018
Krauthammer penned his last column several weeks ago, and, tragically, he announced that he was dying and had only weeks to live. The column was widely praised for the dignity with which Krauthammer faced his final days on earth.
Krauthammer wrote the article on June 8, 2018. The announcement came in a "note to readers" in The Washington Post. "I have been uncharacteristically silent these past ten months. I had thought that silence would soon be coming to an end, but I'm afraid I must tell you now that fate has decided on a different course for me," Krauthammer wrote.
"Recent tests have revealed that the cancer has returned. There was no sign of it as recently as a month ago, which means it is aggressive and spreading rapidly. My doctors tell me their best estimate is that I have only a few weeks left to live. This is the final verdict. My fight is over." He did not reveal which type of cancer he was fighting.
The Washington Post said his son revealed that his father died of cancer of the small intestine.
Charles Krauthammer Leaves Behind a Lawyer Wife & a Son, Who Is Also a Writer
Pro Musica HebraicaRobyn Krauthammer pictured on her profile page for Pro Musica Hebraica.
Charles Krauthammer's long-time wife is named Robyn Krauthammer. In an interview with C-Span, Krauthammer said he was attending Balliol College at Oxford when he met his future wife. "…it had a graduate dormitory, which in 1970, when I was there, was the only one in town that was coed, that was its highest distinction. And that's where I met my wife who was a student at St. Anne's," he explained.
Charles said that his wife was a lawyer but she gave that job up. "She was studying law. She practiced law for a while. And then in July of 1978, I quit medicine and she quit law on the same day. And she has been an artist, a painter and sculptor ever since," he told C-Span in the 2005 interview.
As is well known, Krauthammer has been in a wheelchair most of his life. That occurred when he was 22 and in medical school, and Krauthammer was in a diving accident that resulted in a broken neck, according to The Washington Post. The Post reports that the Krauthammers weren't married yet when the accident occurred, but it didn't deter their relationship. His wife, who was born in Australia, began writing to him and then came to see him, sparking their relationship, which has lasted decades. They married in 1974.
LinkedInDaniel Krauthammer
Robyn and Charles Krauthammer have one son together. His name is Daniel Krauthammer.
Like his father, Daniel is very well-educated and is a writer. According to his LinkedIn page, Daniel Krauthammer is involved in "technology, strategy & policy" in the San Francisco Bay area. He has degrees from Stanford University Graduate School of Business; in Financial Economics from Oxford University; and in Social Studies from Harvard University.
He lists himself as an independent writer and producer, as a contributing writer in economics, finance, and world affairs, and as VP of Business Operations for Radpad, and he was previously employed in Product Management and Analysis for Google Ideas. Daniel also worked an an economic policy analyst on the 2008 John McCain presidential campaign. He has written for the Weekly Standard.
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What was Charles Krauthammer's cause of death? How did he die? Krauthammer died at age 68 after revealing that cancer had returned.


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1/17/2008 - Mayor, Presiding Commissioner Nominate EMA Director
3 p.m. CST, January 17, 2008
DAVID CLIPPERT NOMINATED AS DIRECTOR OF SEDALIA -
PETTIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(SEDALIA, MISSOURI) : David Clippert, former Pettis County Health Center Public Health Emergency Planner, has been nominated by Mayor Bob Wasson and Presiding Commissioner Rusty Kahrs as the next Director of the Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). Clippert replaces Tim Mosier, who retired at the end of 2007, and will start his new post on February 1, 2008.
Clippert, a retired member of the United States Air Force, comes to the EMA from a position with Applied Research Associates at Whiteman Air Force Base. Prior to his position at Whiteman AFB, Clippert served as the Public Health Emergency Planner with the Pettis County Health Center.
"Mr. Clippert is well-known and well-respected in our community," said Mayor Bob Wasson. "David will bring his considerable talents to this vital post in keeping Sedalia and Pettis County prepared and ready for emergency response."
"I look forward to serving Sedalia and Pettis County," said Clippert. David Clippert and his wife Tammie live in Sedalia with their daughter McKenna.
Clippert's nomination will be considered by the Sedalia City Council at a regular business meeting on Tuesday, January 22
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