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Cherry-picking patients? Mayo Clinic aims to 'prioritize' privately insured
Elizabeth Whitman
The Mayo Clinic has committed more than $10 million toward economic development around its Rochester, Minn., campus.
Story updated at 3:55 pm ET with a statement from the Mayo Clinic.
The Mayo Clinic wants to "prioritize" commercially insured patients over those covered by Medicare and Medicaid, according to a speech by its CEO late last year, raising concerns about medical ethics and the broader repercussions of a highly regarded health system's willingness to boldly articulate these preferences.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune first reported the news after obtaining a transcript of the speech and verifying it with the Mayo Clinic.
"We're asking ... if the patient has commercial insurance, or they're Medicaid or Medicare patients and they're equal, that we prioritize the commercial insured patients enough so ... we can be financially strong at the end of the year to continue to advance, advance our mission," CEO Dr. John Noseworthy told staff.
More than 1.3 million patients a year visit the Mayo Clinic. The Rochester, Minn.-based health system operates in five states, including campuses in Arizona and Florida. In 2016, it reported $11 billion in revenue and $475 million in income. That year, U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the top hospital in the country.
For the Mayo Clinic health system to articulate its preference for patients with commercial insurance, which pays better than government insurance, was disappointing and surprising, said Arthur Caplan, head of the bioethics division at NYU Langone Medical Center.
"A cornerstone of our ethical thinking is you get the same care whether you're rich or you're poor, and we don't triage by the size of your wallet," Caplan said. "A wealthy leader like Mayo is sending a grim message not only to other hospitals but to those who rely on Medicare and Medicaid."
While it may be unseemly or unethical, it is not illegal for Mayo Clinic, a private entity, to prefer patients on the basis of their insurance coverage. Discriminating against patients is illegal only in the emergency room. Some physicians already choose not to accept Medicare or Medicaid, Caplan pointed out.
Mayo Clinic's nondiscrimination policy statement states, "As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Mayo Clinic does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person" based on race, gender, religion and other characteristics, including "status with regard to public assistance." This statement applies to "admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities," through Mayo itself or any contractors.
The system also states on its website that it "appropriately serves patients in difficult financial circumstances and offers financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services and meet criteria for assistance."
In 2016, the Mayo Clinic provided $629.7 million in charity care, including $548 million in unpaid care for patients who were on Medicaid or were indigent. It also put more than $600 million toward capital expenditures, as part of its multiyear plan to invest in new equipment, facilities and technology.
That proportion of uncompensated care represented an increase of nearly 71% from the $321 million in unreimbursed care that Mayo Clinic provided in 2012.
Private insurers reimburse healthcare providers at higher rates than Medicare and Medicaid. But the number of patients on public insurance has grown in recent years. The 2010 Affordable Care Act gave states the option of expanding Medicaid, leading to some 15.7 million gaining coverage through the insurance program for low-income people.
Meanwhile, more and more baby boomers are turning 65 and signing up for Medicare. In 2016, hospitals in aggregate were expected to post losses of 9% on Medicare patients, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission said in a report that year. By comparison, in 2014, hospitals lost 5.8% on Medicare patients.
Noseworthy said in his speech that Mayo's proportion of Medicaid patients had recently risen 3.7%, the Star Tribune reported. "If we don't grow the commercially insured patients, we won't have income at the end of the year to pay our staff, pay the pensions, and so on," Noseworthy said, "so we're looking for a really mild or modest change of a couple percentage points to shift that balance."
What that shift will constitute in concrete terms remains unclear. If two patients had comparable conditions, with one privately insured and the other on Medicaid, would the Medicaid patient receive treatment later than the privately insured patient or not at all?
In a statement provided to Modern Healthcare, the Mayo Clinic said that Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries accounted for half of their services. "Medical need is the top factor in the decisionmaking process for appointment scheduling. After medical need, we consider if the patient can access the care they need closer to home and often work with their local provider to provide the highest level of care locally," it explained.
"To fund its research and education mission, Mayo needs to support its commercial insurance patient numbers in order to continue to subsidize the care of patients whose insurance does not cover the cost of their care," it added. "Balancing payer mix is complex and isn't unique to Mayo Clinic. It affects much of the industry, but it's often not talked about."
Noseworthy's statement was a rare articulation of a broader trend—trying to make up for losses from Medicare or Medicaid patients with commercially insured patients—that the industry tends to try to conceal.
"I've heard of hospitals trying to do this behind the scenes, but I've never heard anybody say it up front," Caplan said. "This statement is taking that dirty secret and bringing it into the open."


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There are a number of different treatments used for infertility today. A visit with a local Houston reproductive endocrinologist will help you determine not only the cause of your infertility, but also the solutions. A Houston reproductive endocrinologist is there to identify exactly what factors are involved in your infertility, since these factors will determine your course of treatment. Since each patient is different, each treatment may also be unique, but in almost all cases there is a solution that can help you to conceive a baby.
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When choosing the right Houston fertility clinic, keep in mind that you will be looking for a clinic that has a high success rate with pregnancies, so that you will have the best possible chance to conceive. Look for a Houston fertility center that you feel comfortable with, where the doctors and support staff will be there with you every step of the way, as part of your conception process. There is no doubt that the pain of infertility can cause many people to lose hope: It is important that you feel your chosen Houston infertility institute brings that hope back to you.
When you are having problems conceiving a baby and need Houston fertility help, know that there is help, and there is hope for the pain of Houston infertility. Perhaps you are ready to consider Houston IVF. Choose a Houston fertility clinic that will walk you through the process, from preparation to insemination. Your Houston fertility center should also be there to help you with finding a Houston egg donor, if needed. You will need the services of a reliable and knowledgeable Houston reproductive endocrinologist to help you make the right decisions and help you conceive your baby. Learn more about infertility, and find a Houston infertility clinic that has a high success rate to embark on your journey to becoming a parent at last.
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Jason Austin donates 20 tonnes of produce from his Gatton House Farm to local food banks every year. (Jane Skrypnek/News Staff)
Central Saanich philanthropic farmer plants seeds for food security
Jason Austin donates all his farm's produce to food banks
Jane Skrypnek
Growing up in New Zealand through the 1950s and '60s, Jason Austin's generation often joked they could do anything given a hammer and some fencing wire. And, for the accountant turned philanthropic farmer, the saying has certainly held true.
Over the last two decades, Austin has transformed his Central Saanich property from holly fields into a full-fledged farm – a farm that donates all 20 tonnes of its produce to local food banks every year.
"The need is so great and the disparity of income is so huge," Austin said. In Greater Victoria, 18,500 households suffer from food insecurity, according to the Mustard Seed. Census statistics from 2015 show that just 7.5 per cent of Greater Victoria residents aged 15 or over in private households made $100,000 or more that year, while 40 per cent made $29,999 and under.
"I think we should even the playing field. It's wrong that a child's future is based on the lottery of what family it gets born into."
READ ALSO: Economic inequality, immigration still need work in Victoria: Prosperity index
Volunteers tend to the garden at Gatton House Farm. (Courtesy of Jason Austin)
Austin said he has a strong belief in society and the power of community-driven change. His project, Gatton House Farm, is driven by passionate volunteers who believe in the importance of what they're doing. This, Austin said, is the key – to preserve that spark that philanthropic endeavors originate from.
"This is a community project. We don't have rules. We just have people come out when they feel like it." The goal is to make each visit to the farm feel fulfilling.
The problem with large scale non-profits, Austin said, is that what start as grassroots projects quickly turn into paperwork and meetings.
"I think they lose some of the original fire that got them started in the first place and they become institutionalized. Then, the form takes precedence over the function."
A couple years back Austin said he was frustrated with the one of these larger agencies because instead of delivering his fresh produce directly to food banks, it would first take the food to its warehouse to weigh and store it. Austin said he explained to them that he already weighed it at his farm, but the agency insisted that it had to do it itself.
READ ALSO: Daily free food markets offer fresh produce to Greater Victorians in need
Volunteers Paul Potvin and Joy Farrell joke around with some tromboncino squashes at Gatton House Farm. (Courtesy of Jason Austin)
"The bigger the organization, and the more government money that's involved, the less effective and the less efficient these operations are," Austin said. "[Gatton House Farm is] here to help people, to put food into their mouths. Not to have fancy titles, not to engage in lengthy meetings."
In the spring and summer months, when Austin looks around at his volunteers tending to the farm's fruits and vegetables, he said he still sees that vital excitement.
"The reason for being is still there."
He also sees growing experience and self-sufficiency. This is important for Austin's dream of expanding his charitable farming operation. Or, of having others copy his model.
Last year, neighbours of Austin's offered up 7,000 square feet of their land for the volunteers to farm on. Plenty of people have some spare land that they're not using, Austin explained, they just don't have the time and money to devote it to growing food for food banks. But, if volunteers could do the work for them, Austin said he sees no reason why collectively Greater Victoria residents couldn't address food insecurity.
"Almost everyone at some point can either share their health, their wealth or their time," Austin said. "We can't cure the world's ills from here, but we can alleviate them quite a bit."
Anyone interested in volunteering with Gatton House Farm can email jason.austin@shaw.ca.
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Peru jungle state suspends protests for government talks
Article Updated: December 3, 2015
Photo credit: Andina
Leaders in Madre de Dios have announced a temporary suspension of an indefinite strike for talks with senior government officials.
After 10 days of a strike which completely paralyzed the city of Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios governor Luis Otsuka and other protest leaders have agreed to suspend their indefinite strike to demand the repeal of two laws which look to curb illegal mining and logging in the jungle state.
The suspension came as the government took formal steps to launch talks with senior government officials with Madre de Dios representatives. However the government did not set a specific date for the talks and insisted that the strike be suspended before scheduling meetings.
"Now that we have suspended our struggle, we expect the negotiations to be installed as soon as possible in Madre de Dios, with the presence of Cabinet ministers and officials," said a local labor leader.
It is unclear if protest leaders felt pressure to suspend the strike from Puerto Maldonado residents weary from the inability to buy food or travel in cars for all 10 days of the strike. The protest also cost the city $60,000 per day in tourism revenue according to an industry association.
Officials from the environment, finance, agriculture, health international business, education and mining and energy ministries will attend the negotiations in the next 10 working days.
Ejecutivo oficializa mesa de diálogo para región Madre de Dios (Andina)
Suspenden paro indefinido en Madre de Dios para continuar con diálogo (Andina)
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Florida Beaches at the Florida Keys.
Fig.: Driving to the beaches at the Florida Keys with a Volkswagen Kübelwagen.
The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located at the city of Key Largo. The State Park is situated next to the US Route 1. At the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park it is possible to make a trip with a glassbottom boat, hike on a small trail through the mangroves, spend a day at the beach at the two beaches at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park or visiting the remains of a spanish shipwreck. The entrance fee is $4,5.- for one person; $9.- for two persons; $9,5.- for three persons (as at: April 2010).
Cannon Beach - At the stony beach of the Cannon Beach there are old cannons. At the Cannon Beach it is possible to snorkel or to go swimming. Showers and restrooms are provided at the Cannon Beach at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Fur Beach Area - At the Fur Beach Area the sand at the beach ís coarsed. Showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. A wooden trail through the mangroves starts at the side of the parking lot.
Anne's Beach Park is located at the Milemarker 73 (MM 73). A wooden trail leads to a couple of small beaches at the Gulf of Mexico. Small parking lots are situated at the western end and the eastern end of the Anne's Beach Park. restrooms are provided at the eastern parking lot. No parking fee is charged at the Anne's Beach park (as at: April 2010). Only a few parking spaces are available at the Anne's Beach Park.
The water at the Long Key State Park is not very deep. Restrooms and showers are provided at this beach. The entrance fee is $4,5.- for one person; $9.- for two persons; $9,5.- for three persons. The entrance fee at the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park must be payed in cash (as at: April 2010).
Golden Orb Nature Trail - The Golden Orb Trail leads through the interesting vegetation at the eastern part of the Long Key State Park. This small beach can't be used for a day at the beach. Lots of washed up parts of plants are lying at this sandy beach .
Trail at the primitive campground - A short wooden trail leads from the parking lot to the primitive campground at the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. Small sandy beaches are located along the coastline. Lots of washed up parts of plants are lying at this sandy beaches.
Kajak Boatramp - The sandy beach at the Kajak Boatramp is rather small. Lots of washed up parts of plants are lying at this sandy beaches. Because of the Kajak Boatramp, this is no beach for swimming.
The beach at the Veterans Memorial Park is a leveled sandy beach. Restrooms are provided at this beach. No parking fee is charged at the Veterans Memorial Park (as at: April 2010).
The Bahia Honda State Park is a perfect place for a break on the drive to Key West. The water of the Gulf of Mexico is calm and perfect for swimming. The Bahia Honda State Park is perfect for a day at the beach, for swimming, sunbathing or hiking on the small trails. A campground is also provided. The entrance fee is $4,5.- for one person; $9.- for two persons; $9,5.- for three persons. (as at: April 2010). More informations about the beach at the Bahia Honda State Park... .
Sandspur Beach - The Sandspur Beach is by far the best beach at the Bahia Honda State Park and one of the best beaches in Florida. The beach consists of very fine white sand. Washed up parts of plants are lying at the sand of the beautiful leveled beach. Showers and restrooms are provided at the Sandspur Beach.
Logger Head Beach - At the eastern end of the Logger Head Beach, there is a kajak rental. The western part of the Logger Head Beach is better for swimming. Showers and restrooms are provided at the Logger Head Beach.
Calusa Beach - At the sandy beach of the Calusa Beach, there are a cafe, showers and restrooms.
The beach at the Smathers Beach in Key West is one of the best beaches in Key West and one of the best beaches in Florida. The filled up white leveled beach is a popular and scenic beach. Some areas of the beach have a very fine sand. At the western end of the Smathers Beach, there are showers and restrooms. A parking fee is charged at the parking spaces, that are situated at the roadside of the Smathers Beach. The parking fee at the parking meter is one Quarter (25 Cent) for 30 minutes (as at: April 2010). More informations about the Smathers Beach in Key West... .
No parking fee is charged at the Higgs Beach. the beach at the Higgs Beach used to consist of coarsed parts of corals. Thanks to a hurricane, the beach now consists of fine sand. No parking fee is charged at the Higgs Beach.
Higgs Beach (östlich vom White Street Pier)- East of the White Street Pier, there are no restrooms and no showers available at the Higgs Beach.
Higgs Beach (westlich vom White Street Pier)- West of the White Street Pier, there's a fine sandy beach with lots of small stones. There's also a small memorial at this part of the beach. Restrooms are provided at the Higgs Beach.
South Beach is a rather small leveled sandy beach. South Beach at Key West is located a little bit east of the southernmost point of the continental USA. No showers and no restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking fee at the parking meter is one Quarter (25 Cent) for 10 minutes (as at: April 2010).
A white sandy beach is located at the Fort Zachary Historic State Park. Some parts of the beach are kind of rocky (corals). At the beach of the Fort Zachary Historic State Park, there are a cafe, showers and restrooms. The entrance fee is $4,5.- for one person with a car; $9.- for two persons with a car; $9,5.- for three persons with a car. Pedestrians pay $2,5.- per person. The entrance fee at the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park must be payed in cash (as at: April 2010). More informations about the beach at the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park in Key West... .
A beautiful leveled white sandy beach is located at the Dry Tortugas Nationalpark. This beach and the historic Fort Jefferson can only be visited with a boat or a plane. The passage resp. the flight to the Dry Tortugas Nationalpark is provided by commercial companys. An entrance fee is charged at the Dry Tortugas Nationalpark. The entrance fee is $5.- (as at: June 2010). The "America the Beautiful - Interagency Annual Pass" (formerly known as: "National Parks Pass") is valid at the Dry Tortugas National Park. The visit with a boat normaly takes a whole day. The passage resp. the flight to the Dry Tortugas National Park normaly starts at Key West.


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Q: How can I see a list of all variables and their values for one of the run history entries? I am trying to debug a complex LogicApps logic and I need to see the valiables and their values for an instance of a run history.
How can I see a list of all variables and their values for one of the run history entries?
Update #1:
I use run history to track/debug LogicApp runs:

Within the run history, I can see variables:

When I have more than 20 variables, inspecting them one at a time could be difficult. Is there any way to see a list of all varaibles and their values in the view above?
If not, what are my options?

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Clinical features of acute corpus callosum infarction patients.
The clinical manifestation of acute corpus callosum (CC) infarction is lack of specificity and complex, so it is easily missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis in the early stage. The present study aims to describe the clinical features of the acute CC infarction. In this study, 25 patients with corpus callosum infarction confirmed by the brain MRI/DWI and the risk factors were summarized. Patients were classified into genu infarction (3 cases), body infarction (4cases), body and genu infarction (4 cases), body and splenium infarction (1 case), splenium infarction (13 cases) according to lesion location. Clinical manifestation and prognosis were analyzed among groups. The results indicated that CC infarction in patients with high-risk group accounted for 72%, moderate-risk group accounted for 20%, low-risk group (8%). The main risk factors are carotid intimal thickening or plaque formation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cerebral artery stenosis, and so on. The CC infarction often merged with other parts infarction, and splenium infarction had the highest incidence, the clinical symptoms in the body infarction which can appear typical signs and symptoms, but in other parts infarction which always merged many nerve defect symptoms. The body infarction prognosis is poor; the rest parts of infarction are more favorable prognosis. In conclusion, CC infarction has the highest incidence in the stroke of high-risk group; neck color Doppler and TCD examination can be found as early as possible to explore the pathogenic factors. Prognosis is usually much better by treatment according to the location and risk factors.


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Aaron Michael Holloway
Rev. Aaron Michael Holloway, of Dallas, Georgia, unexpectedly passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, December 20th, at the age of 47. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs with Pastor Matt Petty officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park in Kennesaw, Georgia. Aaron is survived by his wife of 21 years, Christina D. Holloway (Ansted); their three daughters, Kayla Grace, Kendall Joy, and Kathleen Mae; his parents, William Edward and Brenda Jean Holloway of Milford, Delaware; his brother, William Edward Holloway, Jr. (Bill) and wife Carrie of Mechanicsville, MD; his sister, Amy Nicole Stark and husband Christopher of Milford, Delaware; two nephews, Justin Holloway and Tyler Stark; two nieces, Alexis Holloway and Eleanor Stark; mother-in-law, Doris Ansted and brother-in-law, Lawrence Ansted both of Bowie, MD. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer Nicole Holloway, who died on June 2, 1978. Aaron was born on July 11, 1974 in Aurora, Colorado. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at age nine. On November 18, 2000 he married the love of his life, Tina, at Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, Maryland. On July 9, 2003; June 13, 2007; and July 27, 2011 respectively, they welcomed their three beautiful daughters into their family. His girls were his pride and joy. He graduated from Charles County Community College with his Associate in Arts in August, 1997. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Communications from Western Baptist College in December, 2000. He received his Certificate of Ordination from Burnt Hickory Baptist Church on September 7, 2008. He later graduated with his master's degree in Liberal Arts from Dallas Baptist University in May, 2015. The evidence of God's calling on Aaron's life to minister to children and families was recognized by all who knew him. He worked as a teacher in Charles County, Maryland before accepting the call to become an AWANA missionary. He was then licensed to be the Minister of Children at Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, MD on September 19, 2001 where he grew under the mentorship and pastoral fellowship of Pastors David Price and Tim Albritton. He was called to Burnt Hickory Baptist Church on January 8, 2007; and would have completed his 15th year of service in January, 2022. While at Burnt Hickory, Aaron considered it a high honor and privilege to have served under Pastor Mike Stephens and then under Pastor Matt Petty. Aaron was a devoted father and husband. He enjoyed spending time with his family, singing and playing the piano. He delighted in making people laugh, telling stories and spending quality time with friends. He loved the Lord with his whole heart, and ministered to children and their families from the overflow of that deep and abiding love. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and by all the children who lovingly called him "Pastor Aaron." 1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him."
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Georgia ranks 6th among states for economic freedom
(The Center Square) – Georgia ranks sixth among U.S. states for economic freedom, according to a Fraser Institute's recent analysis.
The Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of North America report measured 10 variables related to government spending, taxation and labor market regulation in the 50 U.S. states, 10 Canadian provinces and 32 Mexican states based on 2019 data.
Economic freedom is the "ability of individuals to act in the economic sphere free of undue restrictions," according to the report's authors. Georgia scored 7.42 out of 10 for its overall economic freedom, moving up one spot from last year when it was seventh overall.
Georgia's best score was 7.73 out of 10 in labor market freedom, making it the third-most free labor market in the U.S., according to Fraser.
One of the contributing factors was the state's smaller government workforce. According to the Pew Research Center, Georgia's noneducation local government employment decreased by 4.4% from July 2019 to July 2021.
Fraser awarded Georgia a 7.91 out of 10 for its fiscal pattern, placing it 10th among states for government spending. Georgia's worst ranking was for taxation, where Fraser ranked the state 15th with a score of 6.60 out of 10. Georgia's top tax rate is 5.75%, according to the Tax Foundation. Each taxpayer has a local and state tax burden of 9.1% of their earnings, which places the state at 32nd place among states, the Tax Foundation reported.
Georgia has been in the top 10 on the Fraser report over the past four years.
New Hampshire was the most economically free state, according to the report, followed by Tennessee and Florida. New York was ranked last, behind Vermont and California. The U.S. ranked sixth in the world in this year's report.
The Fraser Institute is a Canadian-based think tank.
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What can I do when my thoughts start racing?
In general, thoughts are always there. A thought arises, and if one observes it one realizes that it just continues to flow like a stream, like waves that come and go. It is interesting when they are there; it is also good when they are not there.
You shouldn't take thoughts too seriously. Thoughts, concepts, and ideas are useful if you have to learn something or apply your intelligence. Whenever you aren't engaged in work that requires full concentration, you can disconnect the stream of thoughts from the immediate actions.
For example, while riding a bicycle one doesn't think, "Now first I have to move one foot here and the other foot there, and at the same time I have to hold the handle bar and shift into the right gear," and so on. Instead, one just sits on the bike, trusts the wisdom of the body, and rides it. If one does what lies in front of one's nose and the thoughts continue in parallel, then the actions become more spontaneous, effortless, and useful.
Body, speech, and mind contain a great amount of spontaneous, intuitive wisdom and energy. You are a Buddha; you have everything in you; you are connected with everything.
Thoughts are very good if you can switch them on and off as you like. Then you think what you want and turn them off again when you have thought enough—you are spontaneous and effortless. The best teachers for this are the surfers on the coasts of California, Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand. They lie on their boards in the water. For a long time there are no waves. Then a wave appears that would bring them only halfway to the shore, and another comes that would break the board. Then finally, the right wave appears and the happy surfer gets up and rides in. He doesn't hate one wave and isn't attached to another, but instead he simply does what's possible. And when we live in this way, the abilities and powers inside us come to the fore. I also learn a lot in this way about patience.
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to turn off the thoughts when they become too many. But there is a good method which Milarepa also used centuries ago. He spoke the syllable "PEI." In the very moment one says PEI aloud or inwardly, the thoughts diffuse and are gone.
Another way to free yourself from thoughts is to imagine the lama on top of your head. The lama appears as if made of water, and you let this water flow into yourself. This way you become the lama himself, who in our case is always the Karmapa. Imagine that you yourself are Karmapa and try to hold this perception and feeling as well as possible.
If important thoughts come up that distract you from what you have to concentrate on, then you can write them down. Since we Westerners react strongly to written things, it is very helpful to use notes to keep from being distracted from what is important in the moment.
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Macron must go: Yellow Vests Act V
Written by Susan Ram
"Those who sow misery reap anger," reads a placard in Rodez in the South of France on 15 December. Photo: Gilets jaunes Aveyron
The movement brought anger to the streets again across France in defiance of state efforts to divide and disrupt it this week, reports Susan Ram
Gilets jaunes (GJs) in their tens of thousands were out on the streets again across France on December 15, their fifth consecutive Saturday of action. Concerted state efforts to bring down the curtain on Act V: Macron Démission! (Macron Resign!) fell well short of the mark, while generating new levels of anger and defiance among protestors.
Rallies and marches were particularly militant and combative outside Paris: in big urban conurbations such as Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyons, Marseilles, Montpellier and Nantes, and also in smaller regional centres like Brest, Limoges and Rodez.
In the capital, thousands of protestors were physically prevented from entering the city by a police and security cordon sanitaire which blocked vehicles at tolls and entry points. Abetted by the mainstream media, including TV channels beaming images of an apparently deserted Champs-Élysées, the interior ministry put out the story that demonstrator numbers were significantly down: an across-France total of 33,000 was put out at midday, roughly 50 per cent down on the comparable figure they gave for Act IV on December 8. Thousands of posts by irate GJs on social media challenged the credibility of this line, both in terms of the 'statistics' invoked and of the wilful concealment of the all-out blocking operation still in progress.
Act V took place after a week which saw the French state mount its most determined effort yet to undermine the movement of the Gilets Jaunes. Three distinct if interwoven strands to this are apparent. Firstly, a charm offensive of sorts by President Emmanuel Macron, aimed at disarming the movement through the dangling of concessions. Secondly, appeals to protestors to stand down on the grounds of national unity, including attempts by the state to weaponise the shootings at Strasbourg on December 11 to this end. Thirdly, a sustained show of force designed to physically prevent mass assemblies of GJs and undermine morale.
Despite some wobbling on the part of a few self-appointed 'spokespersons' of the movement and within reformist sections of the trade union movement such as the CFDT (French Democratic Confederation of Labour), overall this strategy seems to have made little headway. It seems to be intensifying anger among GJs while failing to undermine the high level of public support they command.
Few in the country seem to have been persuaded by Macron's 'concessions', revealed on December 10 during his Jupiterian take on a 'fireside chat': a televised address to the nation from one of the most extravagantly ornate chambers of the Élysée Palace. Predictably, the heart-to-heart began with a headmaster-style ticking-off of all preceding naughtiness, along with a declaration of intent to bear down hard on 'violence' and disruption.
The concessions, when they came, seemed on the face of it rather feeble: a modest rise in the minimum wage; a promise to make overtime pay tax-free from 2019; a request "to all employers who can" to pay workers an end-of-year bonus; the withdrawal of a planned tax increase for pensions below 2,000 euros per month. As for restoring the wealth tax, which Macron abolished very early on in his presidency, well that couldn't be done: it would simply drive investors overseas. However, the government would make fresh efforts to curb tax evasion and 'unwarranted earnings'.
Two elements in Macron's address merit particular concern. Firstly, his inclusion of the phrase "laïcité bousculée" ('secularism buffeted or overturned') in his analysis of the ills of current French society. Secondly, his reference to the 'profound identity' of the nation and the need, in this context, to 'tackle' the question of immigration. Both comments seem suggestive of an effort to inject racist and xenophobic themes into the GJ movement, the better to divide it while simultaneously making it appear that the state is listening to right-wing grievances.
Events in Strasbourg just a day later opened up further opportunities in this direction. The killing of four people, and injuring of a dozen or so others, by a lone radicalised Islamist gunman at the city's popular Christmas market predictably became grist to state efforts to undermine and divide the GJ uprising. A sequence of senior government ministers and regional officials called on protestors to call a halt, optimistically invoking the 'exhaustion' of the security forces as an argument likely to melt the hearts of GJs subjected to baton charges, tear gas, rubber bullets and more. The education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer, expressed his horror at "vile" social media posts suggesting the government had exaggerated (or worse) the Strasbourg attack in order to deflect attention away from the protest movement. On cue, the mainstream media plunged into a smear-the-protestors feeding frenzy.
While it remains difficult to gauge the impact of state efforts to rein in and disrupt the GJ movement, certain elements need highlighting.
Firstly, the anger and defiance on display across France during Act V on December 15 suggests the movement is holding fast to its mobilising capacity, despite the multiple obstacles placed in its way. In city and town centres across France, the run-up to Christmas 2018 carries the distinctive, all-pervasive scent of tear gas. Saturday shoppers confront streets that may be smoke-filled, semi-boarded up, irrigated by water cannon and primed for running battles between protestors and riot police.
This is a situation in which nothing can be predicted, and nothing seems ruled out. In Bordeaux on December 15, a student march in protest against the government's raising of university fees for overseas students melded effortlessly into a GJ mobilisation of more than 4,000 protestors. In Toulouse, skirmishes between GJs and security personnel enlivened the city centre in the now familiar context of tear gas, water cannon and armed military vehicles poised to strike; simultaneously, a separate mobilisation blocked traffic on the periphérique (the city's motorway ring). The thousands who marched through Marseille did so behind a banner declaring 'France is not for sale!' In Nantes, barricades were erected on tramway lines; the Christmas market closed early, at 3pm; the stench of tear gas lingered in the air.
On top of this, concerted strike action across several industries has been called by France's more militant trade union confederations -- the CGT, the FSU, Solidaires and UNEF -- to press for "an immediate increase in salaries, pensions and social protection." The CGT has issued a statement denouncing Macron's 'concessions' as mere "smoke and mirrors" and incapable of tackling austerity. It seeks to channel the grievances of the GJs into its new action, "so that this anger transforms into a powerful movement that allows us to make real social advances." Air traffic control is among the sectors likely to be affected, along with public transport and education.
This is the context in which Macron's increasingly frenzied efforts to disable and disarm the GJs should be understood. On the one hand, renewed and intensified displays of force, in evidence in Paris and across the land on December 15. On the other, concessions; Santa Claus offers of seasonal baubles, promises to listen and 'do better'. Hence the hurried summons of more than a hundred business leaders to the Élysée Palace on December 12, where Macron exhorted them to cut him some slack by giving their employees tax-free end-of-year bonuses. Companies including Orange, Michelin, Publicis and Altice have already complied, while banks have agreed not to raise household taxes in 2019. Word also has it that companies may be required to pay more in tax as Macron scrambles to keep his budget deficit within the EU's 3 percent limit.
Whatever its future course of action, whatever its ability to sustain momentum and build its forces, the Gilets Jaunes movement has already dealt stout blows to Project Macron. It has forced Macron to back down, and not only on his planned fuel tax rises. It has placed at least a temporary brake on his business-friendly agenda, just as it has thrown a spanner into works regarding French compliance with full-spectrum neoliberalism, as decreed on high by the European Union.
Out on the streets, and across the multiple social media sites that constitute the organisational lifeblood of the Gilets Jaunes movement, the mood is one of defiance, anger and determination. As one activist put it in a post, "We're more than ever in a position of strength! The police are exhausted, commerce is starting to sound alarm bells, and Christmas is fast approaching – and the government asks the gilets jaunes to stop?! It's for Macron to step aside. As for us, we must never give way, never concede!"
Gallery of images and videos
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Susan Ram is a writer, editor and journalist based in south-west France. She's currently at work on a book about the French Left, for publication in India, where she lived for many years.
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Dido - 'Still On My Mind' (Deluxe Edition) Album Review
CD: 1 1. Hurricanes 2. Give You Up 3. Hell After This 4. You Don't Need A God 5. Take You Home 6. Some Kind Of Love 7. Still On My Mind 8. Mad Love 9. Walking By 10. Friends 11. Chances 12. Have To Stay CD: 2 1. Just Because 2. This Is Love 3. What Am I Doing Here 4. Hurricanes (Live Acoustic) 5. Thank You (Live Acoustic) 6. White Flag (Live Acoustic) 7. Give You Up (Mark Knight Remix) 8. Take You Home (Undercatt Remix)
Dido has one of the most distinctive voices of the last 20 years, it's one of those voices that, when she starts singing, you know who it is and are instantly transported back to a certain period in time. It's not something many artists can do only on the strength of their voice.
After a self imposed sabbatical from music Dido came roaring back with the top 5 UK album, 'Girl Who Got Away', in 2013. Not many artists can take such long breaks and come back so strong. This new album continues the revival and suggests this time she's back to stay.
Dido has always been at her best when she concentrates on her voice and the words, the music is almost, sometimes, a distraction. This recent revival has been built on both, on this current album there are some mis-steps from a musical perspective but when it all comes together on songs such as 'Give You Up', 'Some Kind Of Love', 'Take You Home', 'What Am I Doing Here' and 'Walking By' it's tremendous.
There are some interesting musical choices as well which makes it clear a lot of thought, passion and effort has gone into this album. This is not just someone dialling it in to bolster their pension fund, this is an artist, trying, and mostly succeeding, to remain relevant.
There has always been a cool detachment to Dido's voice which juxtaposes that detachment with the emotional content she somehow manages to inject into her songs. There are times when she sounds both distant and on the verge of heartbreak. It's why her voice is so listenable, it sounds like it shouldn't be but in every song she sings it manages to convey just the right amount of emotion, whether it's gratitude, sadness, heartbreak or happiness.
Whether there are any tracks to match Dido's commercial success of the very late 90's and early 2000's is debatable but I have no doubt her fan base will thoroughly enjoy this album.
The bonus tracks are good, sometimes excellent but more importantly what they do show is that Dido is clearly a phenomenal live voice who, as she's about to tour, you should go see, you won't be disappointed!
If you ever liked Dido, and many people did, you really should give this a listen.
Website - www.didomusic.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dido/
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Breaking Down How WWE Contracts Work
Chris SmithFormer Staff
I cover the business of sports.
WWE superstar and former UFC Heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar made headline news this week when he announced his retirement from the octagon. And Lesnar went even further than that, revealing that he'd signed a new contract with WWE. The move immediately clears what was a hazy future for Lesnar in pro wrestling, and it even managed to swing the betting line on his championship match with Roman Reigns at Sunday's WrestleMania.
But while we know Lesnar has a new deal, precious few details are available. Internet rumors say it's a three-year contract, but the internet is full of wrestling "news" and rumors that are notoriously unreliable. The truth is that the details of very few WWE booking contracts have become publicly available.
Over the years a handful of such contracts have become public information, either through lawsuits involving WWE or through the company's SEC filings (most of which have bee helpfully compiled here). We've pored over about a dozen booking contracts, ranging from Ultimate Warrior's 1987 deal through Stephanie McMahon's 2013 contract. Others include Owen Hart (1996), Raven (2000), Brock Lesnar (2003) and Triple H (2012). A review of these documents shows that the contract structure and language has remained remarkably consistent over the last 25 years or so, though there are some key differences in places.
Using the available documents as a guide, I've put together the following, and admittedly lengthy, section-by-section breakdown of how WWE contracts operate. One thing not covered in detail here is wrestler payment. That area is itself particularly tricky, and so we've dedicated a separate post to discussing the topic. That can be found at the below link:
How Much Do WWE Wrestlers Get Paid?
John Cena, Paul 'Triple H' Levesque and Daniel Bryan attend WWE SummerSlam Press Conference at... [+] Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
To start, all of the available contracts begin with the same basic premises, establishing that WWE is a licensed wrestling promotion with worldwide operations that can afford a wrestler, who is him/herself duly licensed, the opportunity to perform and gain public exposure. After that introduction are 14 sections, as described below.
The first section is Booking, in which the wrestler grants WWE the rights to book him/her for events, for which WWE can also sell tickets and TV broadcast rights. Wrestlers also grant WWE the right to negotiate on their behalf for merchandising and publishing opportunities, in addition to endorsements, personal appearances and performances in non-wrestling events.
More recent contracts have added more specific language. Raven's 2000 deal includes language granting WWE the right to assign him to specific WWE-affiliated territories, like Ohio Valley Wrestling and Memphis Championship Wrestling. Similar language appears in Mike Sanders' 2001 and Chris Kanyon's 2002 deals; in fact, Sanders spent his entire WWE career in the Heartland Wrestling Association. Stephanie McMahon's 2013 contract includes a detailed list of the sorts of non-wrestling appearances WWE can book her for; it includes photo shoots, autograph signings and product endorsements.
The final clause in this section provides that WWE will endeavor to book the wrestler in matches at various events. The language here is nearly identical across the board. All three of the available Ultimate Warrior contracts (1987, 1992 and 1996) guarantee he would be booked for at least ten events per year, but none of the other available documents list such a minimum guarantee in this section.
An added clause exists in Ultimate Warrior's 1996 contract and, as will become clear throughout this story, that deal is unique in several ways. Its Booking section includes a clause 1.3 that obligates Warrior to work a minimum 14 days per month; 12 of those days are allocated to wrestling services at live events, while the other two are reserved for taping "cable and syndicated programming." As detailed in our story on wrestler pay, he was also entitled to $2,500 for each day worked beyond the 14 per month. Finally, the clause says that Warrior and WWE would later plan the dates of a "Warrior World Tour." I haven't been able to track down any further information on whether such a world tour ever happened.
CANADA - APRIL 01: Hail to the champ: A sportsman to the end, Hulk Hogan hoists the hand of the new... [+] champ, who clutches the belt attesting he is wrestling's Ultimate Warrior. (Photo by Patti Gower/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Section two is Works, though it's labeled as Programs in the oldest available documents. This section is mostly standard language, and it grants to WWE the rights to film and photograph wrestling events, and to use and disseminate that footage in perpetuity. The section also details that any wrestler appearances or performances are considered work for hire. Thus WWE owns any rights derived from events and programs, specifically including "incidents, dialogue, characters, actions, routines, ideas, gags, costumes..." and so on and so forth.
The next section is Intellectual Property. This covers some of the ground already mentioned in the previous section, but specifically entitles WWE to the rights to a wrestler's ring name, likeness, personality, character, caricatures, costumes, gestures and even legal name during the term of a booking contract.
The majority of contracts also differentiate between Wrestler IP and New IP. The former includes rights that will revert back to the performer upon completion of his/her contract (or, if necessary, the stated sell off period). Though those rights return to the performer, WWE and its sub licensees maintain the rights to use footage from a wrestler's tenure. New IP, or trademarks and other properties developed by WWE during a wrestler's term of employment, are retained by WWE in perpetuity.
The specific properties protected as Wrestler IP are included within a contract attachment, and they are usually limited to a wrestler's legal name. The two main exceptions are when a wrestler's legal name and ring name are one in the same (think Brock Lesnar or John Cena), or when a wrestler brings with him/her a ring name and character. Scott Levy, for instance, began using the ring name Raven in ECW in the mid-1990s, and that name was included in his Wrestler IP when he returned to the then-WWF in 2000. Below are a handful of wrestlers and what specific trademarks are listed in each category within their booking contracts.
Not included in the above table is Stephanie McMahon, who has both that name and "Stephanie McMahon-Levesque" protected as Wrestler IP. Listed as New IP are "The Alliance," "Boss Lady" and "The Billion Dollar/Billionaire Princess." Specific properties listed as New IP are not exhaustive.
And there's another interesting clause found here in Ultimate Warrior's 1996 contract, which changed the "Ultimate Warrior" name from New IP to Wrestler IP, granting performer Jim Hellwig the rights to the character and ring name upon his departure from the company.
Merchandising is the fourth section, and for the majority of available contracts is a simple two-clause section that grants WWE the rights to use wrestlers' IP in the manufacture and sale of merchandise. These rights are exclusive to WWE.
There are some exceptions, however. First, as should no longer be a surprise, is Ultimate Warrior's 1996 deal. That Merchandising section includes a third clause that notes Hellwig was involved in the publication of a comic book series that incorporated the Ultimate Warrior name. In return for Hellwig being granted the rights to the Ultimate Warrior name as Wrestler IP, as noted above, WWE was granted a royalty of 12% of the comic book's gross profits.
The other "exception" is simply language in the most recent agreements that is now standard in current WWE contracts. Both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's contracts have four clauses that cover a Sell Off Period - upon contract termination or expiration, WWE maintains the right to sell licensed products in inventory over the next 90 days - and Book Rights, Publishing Rights and Auction Sale Rights. The latter three reflect the many areas that WWE's business has expanded to in recent years.
Next is Exclusivity. This clarifies that all rights granted to WWE are exclusive to the promoter, and that if the wrestler wishes to use either Wrestler IP or New IP in a separate endeavor then he or she must be granted those rights in a sub-license arrangement. All of the available contracts signed from 2000 onward also state that wrestlers are responsible for reimbursing WWE for administrative costs associated with such separate projects, provided that WWE's costs aren't less than 10% of fees received by the wrestler.
The sixth section is Term and Territory. This is straightforward, naming the contract length. In the available documents these range from Sanders' one-year deal to Lesnar's seven-year contract, though WWE's most recent annual report says the company has contracts up to 20 years in length. Some of the available deals also include automatic one-year renewals. As for territory, that might be the simplest sentence in WWE's legalese: "The territory of this Agreement shall be the world."
And finally we get to fun stuff - section seven is Payments and Royalties. As mentioned above, WWE's payment structure is pretty complex. Booking contracts typically grant performers a base salary plus a share of other revenue streams like merchandise sales and gate receipts. Wrestlers on WWE's main roster make an average $500,000 per year, while top performers are well into the seven figures. We've put together a separate breakdown of wrestler pay in a post that can be found at the below link:
Ted "The Million Dollar Man" DiBiase attends the 2011 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the... [+] Philips Arena on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
Following Payments and Royalties, the contracts detail the obligations of both promoter and performer. Promoter's Obligations name the things that WWE is responsible for. These include scheduling events, obtaining necessary licenses and paying venue costs (including arena rental, security, sound and lighting equipment, liability insurance and necessary taxes) as well as expenses from the production and distribution of live telecasts.
Triple H's contract also includes a clause that states that he is not required to perform wrestling services beyond a maximum 180 dates per year, and no more than 15 dates per month. Any performances beyond those limits must be mutually agreed upon with WWE. As noted above, Ultimate Warrior had a similar date limitation (14 days per month), but that was written into the Booking section of his contract. It's believed that Brock Lesnar's recent contracts also include a limited scheduling clause, but his 2003 deal has no such language.
On the other end of the responsibility spectrum is the lengthy Wrestler's Obligations, which has three times as many clauses as the previous section. First, wrestlers are responsible for their own training and conditioning, as well as for providing their own costumes, wardrobes, props and makeup. All such responsibilities are at the cost of the performer. Talent must also cover all costs associated with food, lodging and travel between events, except for air travel expenses as covered by WWE's current travel policy. Ground travel between events is the responsibility of talent.
In a few instances wrestlers have been granted a better travel package. Lesnar's 2003 deal entitles him to first class airfare between domestic locations and business class airfare when flying from an international location. Triple H has the same airfare clause, though he also gets to fly first class in Canada. Ultimate Warrior's 1996 contract isn't quite so specific, but notes that Hellwig is entitled to "first class flight accommodations at promoter's expense."
In this April 5, 2014 file photo provided by the WWE, James Hellwig, aka The Ultimate Warrior,... [+] speaks during the WWE Hall of Fame Induction at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. (Jonathan Bachman/AP Images for WWE, File)
Beyond those basic logistical costs, wrestlers are also responsible for paying income, social security, FICA and FUTA taxes, as well as insurance coverage (general liability, worker's comp, professional liability, etc). This is standard for independent contractors, a subject that will be touched on in greater detail below.
This section also includes a wrestler's obligation to put forward his/her best efforts, and also to ensure that precautions are taken to prevent unreasonable risk of injury to other wrestlers. They must also abide by WWE's decisions regarding the exploitation of either Wrestler IP or New IP.
Clauses in this section also waive a wrestler's rights to sue in the event of injury. Wrestlers acknowledge the chance of bodily injury and assume full responsibility - indemnifying WWE and its subsidiaries from liability - even for risks taken due to the negligence of WWE or other wrestlers. WWE is also waived from liability for any and all damage resulting in permanent injury or death, even if caused by negligence of the promoter. These clauses are in bold and all-caps in Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's contracts.
Though this language is expected, it's particularly chilling to read in Owen Hart's contract. Hart died following a 1999 pay-per-view event at which, while preparing to descend from the arena rafters, he fell 78 feet when his harness prematurely released. His family sued WWE in the weeks following the incident and, after a lengthy court battle, received an $18 million settlement, at the time believed to be a record for a wrongful death suit.
In some of the available contracts - namely Lesnar, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's - there is also a non-compete clause included at the end of this section. Under that clause, the wrestler agrees not to work for any other wrestling or martial arts organization not owned or controlled by WWE.
Wrestler Owen Hart, right, applies a choke hold to his brother Brett Hart while referee Dave Hebner... [+] tries to control the action in this undated file photo taken at WrestleMania Ten. (AP Photo/Robert Clark, file)
Section ten is Warranty. This is a basic section that guarantees the wrestler is not under a competing contract, of sound body and mind, free from disability and in agreement with WWE's drug policy. WWE is also entitled to either suspend or terminate a wrestler's contract in the event that he/she suffers an in-ring injury and is sidelined for longer than six weeks. A few exceptions here: Chris Kanyon had an eight-week injury grace period, Hart's contract says he was to be paid for the first 90 days of a contract suspension and Triple H's contract doesn't include any language regarding time missed due to injury.
In the event that a wrestler is injured while performing, WWE pays for all medical treatment and rehab costs associated with a performer's recovery.
Following that is a section on Early Termination. There are typically three clauses here.
First, termination as a result of WWE and/or wrestler choice. The older contracts, as well as Triple H's current deal, can only be terminated early by mutual consent. As for Raven, Kanyon, Mike Sanders and Stephanie McMahon, they could have their contracts terminated by WWE provided that written notice is given 90 days in advance. Brock Lesnar's 2003 deal required that he receive six months advance written notice.
Second, a wrestler's booking contract is immediately terminated upon his/her death, with no further compensation due to his/her heirs or successors.
Third and finally, another reminder that, even the event of early contract termination, WWE maintains rights to New IP in perpetuity and can also sell any products already produced that utilize Wrestler IP.
Breach, or breach of contract, details instances when WWE is allowed to immediately suspend or terminate a wrestler's contract. The listed reasons are if a wrestler violates WWE's drug policy, is habitually late or absent, fails a physical exam, does not maintain necessary conditioning/training/performance or is unable to attain the necessary licensing to perform.
In the event of breach of contract, wrestlers also forfeit any remaining compensation. Neither wrestler nor WWE will be liable to the other for punitive damages. And this section also typically includes a one-year non-compete clause; should a wrestler's contract be terminated for breach, he/she agrees not to perform for any other American wrestling organization for one year.
That last clause is the one that Brock Lesnar challenged in court after he left the company in 2004 following WrestleMania XX. Lesnar moved to New Japan Pro Wrestling, a move that WWE tried but failed to stop. He used the same finisher in Japan but, as noted above, WWE maintains the rights to "F-5" in perpetuity, so Lesnar was forced to rename it the Verdict. The legal battle was settled in April 2006, and Lesnar wouldn't return to WWE until six years later.
The penultimate section is titled Miscellaneous. And the first clause of this section is arguably the most important in the entire document. It reads, in full:
Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to constitute wrestler as an employee, partner or joint venturer of promoter, nor shall wrestler have any authority to bind promoter in any respect. Wrestler is an independent contractor and wrestler shall execute and hereby irrevocably appoints promoter attorney-in-fact to execute, if wrestler refuses to do so, any instruments necessary and consistent herewith to accomplish or confirm the foregoing or any and all of the rights granted to promoter herein. Promoter shall provide to wrestler copies of all documents so executed.
That wrestlers are considered independent contractors has become a contentious, if perfectly legal, issue. Former WWE wrestler Jesse Ventura told Howard Stern (as quoted by Grantland) that the independent contractor term is entirely inaccurate. "How are they self-employed when you're signed exclusively, you can't work for nobody else, they tell you when and where you'll work? They can totally control your life, and yet they'll call you an independent contractor."
Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, right, points toward wrestler Triple H, center, and Chyna before... [+] the World Wrestling Federation's "Raw is War" event, Monday, Aug. 9, 1999. (AP Photo/Frank Polich)
And a legal challenge to the independent contractor clause was made by wrestlers Steve Levy (Raven), Chris Klucsarits (Kanyon) and Michael Sanders in 2008. The three sued WWE, arguing that wrestlers should be treated as employees, not independent contractors. It was a short-lived challenge. The legal battle ended early the following year when the case was dismissed.
Also within Miscellaneous are clauses indicating that WWE is entitled to assign or transfer a wrestler's rights as the company sees fit, and that any legal claims or disputes are to be handled only in the state of Connecticut. That last clause didn't hold up in court when Owen Hart's family sued WWE; the case was instead tried in Missouri, where his death occurred.
The final section of the main contract is Confidentiality. This area of the contract states that, except where mandated by law, wrestlers shall not at any point - either during or after the contract term - disclose any sensitive or confidential business information. This includes reports, business plans, sales information, story lines, scripts, ideas, costumes, accessories or any other materials. Exempted from confidential information is anything that's in the public domain, that will become generally available other than through the wrestler or that is required to be disclosed by a court of law.
And fans of wrestling are already well familiar with the importance of secrecy. Pro wrestling often blurs the line between fantasy and reality, leaving viewers to wonder what's really going on when a wrestler loses to a phantom tap out or sits on a stage and rips into his employer. This final confidentially clause simply puts into writing the basic wrestling tenant that, when it comes to what's happening behind the scene, mum's the word.
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Does America Embrace Free Speech?
LinkedIn says the Constitution of the United States was created to give Americans rights and freedoms. One of the most important ideas that comes from it is the 1st Amendment, which disallows any infringement of freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. This amendment gives those who disagree with an idea the ability to speak out about it in a peaceful way, including protest. This is one of the ideas that makes the United States of America different than many other countries who prefer to silence their citizens when they have ideas that are not popular. With this being said, idealistically America embraces diversity of opinion, but recently this right has been slowly silenced.
In a recent Washington Post article, this "silencing" of diverse thought is discussed. It seems to occur most often in college settings, which is very frustrating as universities should be environments conducive to free thought. Instead, many colleges have trigger warnings, which are signs to let students know that the ideas might hurt someone's feelings. This is ridiculous; the Constitution does not mention anything at all about freedom of speech being the law unless someone does not like it.
The most interesting part is that conservative ideas are the ones who are getting the most censorship. And where does it come from? For the most part, it comes from liberal groups who "swaddle" the college generation. These liberal groups are the ones who demanded freedom of speech when the conservative ideas were favored, but recently, I think they have forgotten that fact.


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Q: Rails common gem version dependencies What if my app have some dependencies with specific version, but uses other gem that requires the same dependency with previous version?
For example:
Bundler could not find compatible versions for gem "other_gem":
  In Gemfile:
    first_gem depends on
      other_gem (~> 0.7.3)

    second_gem depends on
      other_gem (0.6.1)

What I am doing right now is forking a repo with this gem, changing version of dependency up to that I required and linking gem directly from GitHub.
Is there any way to avoid that?


Forward of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday morning, Eliud Kipchoge stated he simply was hoping to run a time that might be his non-public perfect. He fulfilled that function — and extra, smashing the realm listing by means of successful the race in 2 hours 1 minute 39 seconds.
Kipchoge, a 33-year-old Kenyan who's extensively thought to be essentially the most dominant distance runner of the trendy generation, shaved greater than a minute off the former global listing, set 4 years in the past by means of Dennis Kimetto. However as Kipchoge established his supremacy in recent times, Kimetto's mark (2:02:57) gave the impression of a spot holder for a listing that Kipchoge would definitely smash. Mavens idea it used to be just a topic of time.
Certain sufficient, Kipchoge got here thru on Sunday, turning the streets of Berlin into his non-public canvas. He went out in a blistering pace, protecting the primary 10 kilometers in 29:21. He used to be so speedy, actually, that two of his 3 pacesetters needed to drop out about 15 mins later. When his 3rd peeled off the entrance midway during the race, Kipchoge used to be left on his personal.
However slightly than decelerate, Kipchoge accelerated — a virtuoso efficiency that left the remainder of a star-studded box in his wake. Amos Kipruto, a Kenyan who positioned 2d, completed just about 5 mins at the back of Kipchoge, in 2:06:23.
"I lack phrases to explain nowadays," Kipchoge advised newshounds in a while.
Kipchoge, the reigning Olympic champion, has now gained 10 of the 11 marathons he has entered, together with his ultimate 9.
The youngest of 4 kids, Kipchoge grew up in Kapsisiywa, a small village in Nandi County. His mom labored as a instructor. His father died when he used to be very younger. As a kid, he jogged to get to and from faculty.
Kipchoge, 33, lives in Eldoret, Kenya, along with his spouse and 3 kids, and splits time between there and a coaching camp up within the hills, eight,000 toes above sea degree. He has a meticulous coaching routine, waking up at five a.m. to run.
He has already earned a variety of accolades. In 2003, when he used to be 18, Kipchoge gained a global championship when he out-sprinted Hicham El Guerrouj within the five,000 meters at Stade de France out of doors Paris. El Guerrouj used to be then the world-record holder within the mile.
Kipchoge gained a bronze Olympic medal in 2004 within the five,000 meters and silver in 2008. He gained his marathon debut in Hamburg within the spring of 2013 operating 2:05:30.
In 2016, he gained a gold medal. Closing yr, on a racecar observe in Italy, Kipchoge just about pulled off a sub-two-hour marathon (he completed in 2:00:25).
An previous model of this text referred incorrectly to Eliud Kipchoge's time in a 2017 marathon in Italy. He completed in 2 hours 25 seconds, now not not up to two hours.


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Thinking Buddha — or Not?
A Chinese Sculpture — Or Not?
On many Chinese garments, you will see the very mysterious and fantasy Chinese Icon. You may be very interested in these and want to explore further in Chinese Culture. We have a few lines below to give you a brief while interesting introduction to the fantastic Chinese Icons.
Dragon is a commonly used design for Mandarin garment making. It means "Supreme Power". You may be curious whether only emperor wore dragon designs. Actually there is a very interesting tradition about this. If the head of the dragon is facing out, it marks the initiation of the tradition for the emperor. And the later is his most favoured courtiers, to wear dragons that faced the onlooker, while other noblemen and officials wore profile dragons.
The phoenix is a commonly used design for ladies' garment within Imperial family. Actually it is the tradition that the Empress wore Dragon designs often and the Phoenix is worn by Imperial concubines, wives of prices and princesses.
Wives of dukes, marquises, earls, and first- and second-rank officials wore tartar pheasants designs.
Wives of third- and fourth-rank officials wore peacock designs.
Wives of fifth-rank officials wore mandarin ducks design.
Wives of sixth- and seventh- rank officials wore paradise flycatchers.
Wives of eight- and ninth-rank officials wore flowers.
All these are symbols of "beautifulness" and "Purity".
Both the round and narrow butterfly-shaped motives stand for the Chinese character "Shou", which means "Longevity". This motif is commonly used in Mandarin garment making to bear a meaning of long life wish.
The round icon inside stands for the Chinese character "Shou", which means "Longevity". The icon is encircled by five bats. When pronouncing the "Bats" in Chinese Language, it sounds same like "Blessings" in Chinese Language. The total composition stands for "Five Blessing and Longevity", which is commonly used in Mandarin garments to bear a meaning of blessing and long life.
This icon stands for the Chinese character "Xi", which means "Happiness". The icon is commonly used on the Mandarin garment making to declare a particularly joyous occasion.
Poeny is a very commonly used design for ladies' garments. Because the poeny is the most favoured flower by Chinese people for 5,000 years and is doted by Chinese people even till now. It was thus decided for Chinese National Flower. This flower stands for "Beautifulness" and "Purity".
Lotus is also a doted flower by Chinese people. There is a fairy-tale in Chinese culture about a Lotus Fairy, a beautiful and charming lady always giving a helping hand to people. Lotus is also a sacred flower in Tibet. It is adored and worshiped by Tibet people for its purity and sanctity. People use it on garment making, it stands for "Beautifulness" and "Purity".
Chrysanthemum is an also commonly used design for ladies' garments making. It stands for "Longevity" in Chinese culture.
Fish in Chinese traditional culture means "Prosperous", just because when pronouncing this Chinese charactor, it sounds "Yu" which has a same meaning as "Prosperous". Thus Chinese people love to use this fish disign on their garments to wish a prosperous future.


Heather is currently in her third year as State President. She lives in the Mid West of Western Australia and has farmed with her husband and family in the East Ogilvie in the Northampton Shire for many years.
Mrs Margaret Hector AFSM: In 1968, Margaret was encouraged by Mrs Raigh Roe (later to become Dame Raigh Roe) to start the CWA Branch at Mount Madden to cater for the needs of isolated women on new-land farms and was elected the Foundation President. Margaret currently lives in Subiaco. Margaret enjoys cycling, sailing, family history and knitting.
Janet has rejoined State Management after two years break. She joined Koorda Branch in 1976, holding various positions in the Branch. Janet served on the Korda Shire for over ten years (2005-2015) and lives with her husband in the Koorda region.
Karyn has just been elected to the State Management Committee. Her CWA journey began in Wongan Hills in 2004 where she was introduced to the organisation and the wonderful fellowship it provides. Karyn is now in the Koorunga Branch and involved with other local organisations in her region.
This is Anne-Marie's first year on the State Management Committee. Anne-Marie grew up attending CWA meetings after school as her mother was an avid member of the Cranbrook CWA Branch. When she married she moved to Salmon Gums but now resides in the metropolitan area.
This is Belinda's first year on the State Management Committee. Belinda is a self-employed farmer from the Esperance region. Belinda is also a passionate CWA member with young children.
Rosemary is in her first year on the State Management Committee. Rosemary first joined CWA at the Quairading Branch in 1995. Rosemary resides in the Quairading area and is very passionate about mental health.
Tanya joined Balingup Branch in 2008 and was President for three years. She has since moved to the Boyup Brook Branch. She is involved in CWA because of the range of interests and concerns of fellow CWA members and the support we give to our State and the wider CWA communities of Australia.
Dorothy is in her third year of the State Management Committee.Dorothy joined Koorda Branch in 1982. Dorothy now resides in the metropolitan area.
Linda is in her third year on the State Management Committee. She joined Mt Helena/ Parkerville Branch 1993. Linda moved to Dunsborough branch in 2012 and still lives in that region.


Artist rendering of a portion of the new Pixar Pier under construction at Disney California Adventure, provided by Walt Disney Imagineering March 8, 2018.
Artist rendering provided by Walt Disney Imagineering of the upcoming changes to the new Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction. Photo by Marla Jo Fisher, the Orange County Register, at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA.
Artist rendering provided by Walt Disney Imagineering of the upcoming changes to the new Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction.
Angry Dogs quick service restaurant, to be located on the Pixar Promenade. Artist rendering provided by Walt Disney Imagineering of the upcoming changes to the new Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction. Photo by Marla Jo Fisher, the Orange County Register, at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA.
Artist rendering of the new Bing Bong Confectionary shop provided by Walt Disney Imagineering of the upcoming changes to the new Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction. Photo by Marla Jo Fisher, the Orange County Register, at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA.
Model of the revamped Lamplight Lounge by Walt Disney Imagineering, part of the upcoming changes to the new Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction. This two-story family lounge will replace the shuttered Cove Bar and Ariel's Grotto. Photo by Marla Jo Fisher, the Orange County Register, at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA.
Artist rendering provided by Walt Disney Imagineering of the new Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats store, part of the Pixar Pier development at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, as of March 8, 2018. The pier is still under construction. Photo by Marla Jo Fisher, the Orange County Register, at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, CA.


One of the fastest-growing cities and a major business hub in Telangana, Karimnagar is located on the banks of Manair river and is home to several tourist places. Therefore, it makes for a beautiful weekend getaway. Even though it has a history dating back to the period of the Satavahanas before the Common Era, you can find only a few ancient places within its boundaries. It was ruled by several other dynasties including the Mauryans and the Nizams of Hyderabad in the past. Therefore, this beautiful city boasts of great historical as well as cultural significance.
As the enchanting Manair river flows through the city, it also allures several nature lovers and landscape photographers. Despite all these attractions, it remains unexplored throughout the year. How about planning a trip to Karimnagar this weekend? Read on to know more about it.
The best time to visit Karimnagar is from October until the end of February. During this period, the climate is perfectly cool and pleasant. Therefore, you can explore its tourist attractions comfortably. As it experiences a hot weather during the summers, it is not a preferred tourist spot during the summer season.
By Air: The nearest airport to Karimnagar is located in Hyderabad itself. Therefore, there is no option of travelling by air if you are starting your journey at Hyderabad. You can take a train or a bus to reach Karimnagar.
By Rail: Karimnagar has a railway station of its own. Hence, you can catch a direct train from Hyderabad to Karimnagar. The journey will take an average time of 6 h.
By Road: As Karimnagar has a well-maintained network of roads, you can easily access it by road.
Route 1 will take 1 h lesser in comparison to the other route, thereby making you reach your destination within 3 h and 30 min, it is preferred by most of the tourists. Once you are on your way, you can also take a break at the following places and witness their beautiful tourist places.
Shamirpet is a small town at a distance of about 35 km from Hyderabad and 133 km from Karimnagar and is popular amongst tourists for Shamirpet Lake, which is an ideal picnic spot and is visited by hundreds of locals and tourists over weekends, and Jawahar Deer Park, which is quite popular amongst children. If are travelling with your family, then it is a perfect spot to take a break.
Wargal is a small village in the Siddipet district and is immensely popular for Wargal Saraswati Temple, which is a site of great religious importance and is visited thousands of Hindu devotees every year. The temple is located atop a small hillock and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of education. Wargal is located at a distance of about 60 km from Hyderabad and 115 km from Karimnagar.
Once you get within the boundaries of Karimnagar after travelling a distance of about 163 km, following are the places you must visit. The list includes places of historical, natural as well as religious significance.
The most prominent historical site in Karimnagar is Elgandal Fort, which was built during the Kakatiya dynasty and was ruled by several other dynasties including the Nizams of Hyderabad and the Mughals. The fort is built of stone and is lying in ruins today. As per local legends, the fort is said to have a tunnel which opens up in a small village named Manakondur. This tunnel was built to escape in case of any invasion.
If you would love to escape the busy streets and roads of Karimnagar and relax in a natural atmosphere, then Lower Manair Dam Lake is the place you must visit. Surrounded by undulating hills and green vegetation, it is a perfect place for landscape photographers and nature lovers.
Do you know Karimnagar is also famous for producing silver filigrees? These filigrees are prepared by locals and are unique in their designs and patterns. Therefore, they are popular as Karimnagar silver filigrees. How about getting yourself to the local markets and buying some of these beautiful handicrafts?
How can a historic place be complete without religious sites? Yes, Karimnagar is also home to several beautiful temples and religious sites. The list includes Narasimha Temple, Anjaneya Temple, Veerabhadra Temple and Swayambhu Narasimha Swamy Temple. You can also visit the beautiful deer park of Karimnagar.