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EU Sanctions on Iran Continue Collapsing in Court
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Over the past few months, strict economic and financial sanctions imposed upon Iran by the European Union have been increasingly challenged in EU courts. And time and again, the legality and legitimacy of the sanctions have been struck down by the General Court of the European Union, the international confederation's second-highest judicial body.
Recently, on July 11, 2013, a symposium was held in The Hague on "Unilateral Sanctions and International Law: Views on Legitimacy and Consequences," during which a number of international jurists and legal analysts spoke out against the unilateral sanctions regime imposed on Iran at the behest and bullying of the United States and Israel.
An extensive report by Reuters journalist Justyna Pawlakon this past week examines how EU courts are dismantling these sanctions piece by piece, due to their "irrational" and "arbitrary" implementation and reliance on secret evidence. Below is an excerpt:
At the heart of the issue is the refusal by EU governments to disclose evidence linking their targets to Iran's nuclear work. Doing so in court, they say, may expose confidential intelligence, undermining efforts to combat the program.
The courts have effectively rejected that argument, saying that if a case is to be made, evidence must be presented. Lawyers for the Iranians argue there simply is no evidence that proves any link to the nuclear program – a view supported by British judges who did review some secret material this year.
"It is very clear there is no evidence," said Sarosh Zaiwalla, senior partner at Zaiwalla & Co, a London law firm which has successfully represented Iran's Bank Mellat in litigation against sanctions imposed by the EU.
The bank, one of the biggest private lenders in Iran, won a case in January in the European Union's Luxembourg-based second-highest court. It had challenged an EU move in 2010 to freeze its assets, saying the EU had failed to prove the bank provided banking services for the nuclear program. The court agreed.
"The chairman of the court asked the EU lawyers, 'can you show me the evidence?'. And they said 'no, it's Iran, and you must presume there is evidence'," Zaiwalla said.
"The judge was very upset and said 'this is a court of law and you cannot assume things'."
In its January 29 judgment, using dense legal language, the General Court said the council of EU governments was "in breach of the obligation to state reasons and the obligation to disclose to the applicant … the evidence adduced against it".
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The lifting of sanctions against Bank Mellat is postponed for now, pending an appeal by EU governments to Europe's highest court. But the case illustrates the dilemma facing the European Union in its push to stop Iran from advancing the atom work.
Government lawyers are telling the courts to trust them and the courts are refusing. To safeguard its sanctions policy and its economic pressure on Iran, the EU may have to present evidence – including sensitive intelligence – in court.
But because of rules governing pan-European courts, all evidence would then become public which may damage clandestine operations and unravel the process of devising sanctions.
"There is nothing in the current rules to enable us to consider sharing information without it becoming public," said one European diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity.
"This is the crux of the issue. We cannot just be handing information around."
In Washington, anxiety over court rulings is mounting.
"It's a real concern of ours that the EU is having difficulties sustaining some of its designations," David Cohen, the U.S. Treasury Department's Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, told Reuters.
Lawyers for the Iranian plaintiffs paint the conflict as a human rights issue, praising the Luxembourg court for decisions they say amount to taking a stand against government abuse.
"It may be politically embarrassing," said Maya Lester, a London-based lawyer who represents companies and individuals in litigation concerning European sanctions, including the Iranian central bank and the country's main tanker company, NITC.
"But in terms of upholding the rule of law, what the European court has done is impressive and quite brave. It shows it to be a court upholding human rights … which is not easy given how political Iranian sanctions are."
Read the entire report here.
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Amir said...
The Europeans have always been eager to do business with the IRI. Before the sanctions, they were among the IRI's leading trade partners (Iran would sell them oil, and they would sell Iran manufactured goods). Now, they are looking for a way to resume business as usual.
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Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and is located on the left bank of the Rhine River, in France's northeast. With a population of more than 470,000, it is one of the only cities (along with Geneva and New York) to be selected as the seat of international organisations without actually being a capital city. The European parliament, the Court of Human Rights, and the Council of Europe are just some of the famous institutions that have chosen Strasbourg as their seat.
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A Boulder County woman who exploited an elderly couple was sentenced Friday afternoon.
Christine Sparks-West, 42, pleaded guilty Aug. 6 to at-risk-theft for less than $500. She was sentenced by Judge Andrew Hartman to serve one year of work release and four years of probation. She was also ordered to pay $6,125.96 in restitution. According to Boulder County District Attorney spokesperson Shannon Carbone, if Sparks-West pays restitution in full and is compliant with probation, then she can potentially go unsupervised and ask for early termination.
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The events leading up to Sparks-West's arrest in June 2018 unfolded throughout 2017.
Following the 2013 flood, Sparks-West was living in a tent in the backyard of a couple in their 70s, in unincorporated Boulder County, according to an arrest affidavit. The man suffered memory loss and slight dementia. Sparks-West had known him for several years and the two had worked together. In 2017, he gave Sparks-West a credit card to spruce up the basement and create a room where she could sleep.
The man was alerted to unauthorized purchases on his account, the affidavit stated. A bank representative told him that Sparks-West was buying items through a PayPal account she had set up using the debit card. The bank froze his card, according to the affidavit.
Further, the bank contacted the Boulder County Sheriff's Office about the alleged exploitation.
Sparks-West, when contacted by police, told differing stories, including that she used the debit card for business purposes and that she and the man owned a small company called CK Magnetics together, according to the affidavit. She also told police that he had taken out a $10,000 loan in May 2017 to pay her back for the work she had done on his house.
When talking with a different officer, she said she had accidentally used the wrong PayPal account while on vacation in Florida, taking money from her friend's account instead of her own, according to the affidavit. She also told police that she had been using the account and claimed it was attached to a credit line, not a debit card.
Additionally, Sparks-West also told police that she had filled out the loan application with the man at his house using her cell phone. She allegedly said he signed it using DocuSign, an app that lets a person sign documents electronically. Sparks-West also said she had been paying the man back $600 per month, according to the affidavit.
Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said crimes like this show why it is important for financial institutions to be "mandatory reporters of elder abuse."
"The defendant manipulated and took advantage of this older couple," he said. "The victims' bank alerted law enforcement to suspicious activity. By taking action, the bank helped law enforcement bring this ongoing fraud to a halt. These cases are a priority for law enforcement and the DA's Office."


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It was fall while I was visiting Germany. Rev. Wolfgang Mueller, our senior leader there, took me for an afternoon ride in his car to show me the breathtaking countryside.
The weather was beautiful, the air was crisp, and many trees were loaded with fruit nearly ready for harvest.
As we were driving along, we passed by an apple orchard. I was amazed at the enormous amount of fruit each tree carried. But to my bewilderment, many of those trees had collapsed, limbs and branches were broken off, and the fruit was rotting on the ground.
Brother Wolfgang stopped the car, and we both just looked at the tragedy. There must have been hundreds of apples on each of those tree branches; but now, because they were broken off, none of the fruit would ever reach harvest time.
Then he drove on and showed me another orchard. These trees were as huge as the first ones, and their branches bore even more apples. But strangely, none of the trees had collapsed, and not even a single branch had broken off.
What made the difference? The owner had carefully put wooden props under each branch to help carry and support the tremendous weight of the fruit.
This memory is forever etched in my mind, and God used it to teach me an important truth.
John 15 teaches us that Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. God prunes us countless times. Throughout this process, our character has become more Christlike, and we have gained a deeper understanding of the Lord and His Word. We are no longer the kind of person we were 5 or 10 years ago.
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Look at the Apostle Paul. He came to a point in his life when he could say, "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). His character was so transformed and his life was bearing so much fruit that God could entrust him with tremendous insight and revelation. But strangely, at the same time, the Lord also appointed a thorn in the flesh to bother him. Paul thought it was a hindrance to his ministry, and he prayed three times for God to remove it.
The moment Paul understood that this thorn was not his enemy but rather his support, he said yes to it and was grateful that God was watching out for him.
As an expression of His love for us, God seeks to support us in all that He's called us to do. He ensures that our inner life keeps pace with the task He has assigned to us, for unless He "supports" us, we would become proud and arrogant. Ultimately, He prevents us from becoming spiritual casualties. As a good gardener, He watches out for us!
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Suspension and chassis expert KW Automotive has developed a fully adjustable coilover suspension kit for the Mercedes-AMG G 63.
Designed to improve the G wagon's handling without sacrificing ride comfort, the KW DDC coilover suspension are compatible with the onboard electronics and are controlled by the factory sensors of the Mercedes-AMG G 63. The variable suspension offers up to 30mm of lowering on the front and rear axles.
Featuring KW's multi-valve damper technology, the coilover kit uses solid piston shocks with two separate proportional valves for both the compression and rebound stages. The AMG G 63's standard adaptive damping system is compatible with the KW coilover suspension and continues to offer three modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport+.
It's claimed that the AMG G 63 benefits from significantly more direct road holding and improved handling in the sportiest Sport+ setting.
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is powered by a bi-turbo, 4.0-litre V8 making 430 kW of power and 850 Nm of torque, up from 420kW/760Nm produced by the outgoing model's 5.5-litre V8. Power is channelled through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-Speed automatic transmission to a permanent all-wheel-drive system, including a low-range ratio with shift-on-the-move. The 2-tonne Mercedes-AMG G 63 can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
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International Reaction to Trump's Refugee Ban Begins
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International reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order banning entry to refugees and citizens from seven mostly-Muslim countries has begun.
In addition to barring residents of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from entering the U.S. for 90 days, the Trump executive order put a permanent ban on admission of Syrian refugees and a 120-day ban on all other refugees entering the U.S.
The president said that only people who support the United States should be allowed into the country. The executive order he signed discussed identification and verification procedures that U.S. consular officers should use in extensive detail.
"We want to make sure that we are not admitting into our country the very threats our soldiers are fighting overseas. We only want to admit those into our country who will support our country and love deeply our people," Trump said in announcing the ban.
A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday that Merkel "is convinced that even the necessary, resolute fight against terrorism doesn't justify putting people of a particular origin or particular faith under general suspicion."
May faces criticism
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Theresa May has been slammed by her fellow politicians for not condemning Trump's ban when she was in Ankara meeting with her Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. May said in Turkey, "The United States is responsible for the United States' policy on refugees. The United Kingdom is responsible for the United Kingdom's policy on refugees."
Back in England, May said that Britain does "not agree" with Trump's ban on Muslims, adding that the approach was "not one we will be taking."
British lawmaker Heidi Allen said on social media that "Strong leadership means not being afraid to tell someone powerful when they're wrong … I don't care how special the relationship is – some lines just shouldn't be crossed."
Another lawmaker Jeremy Corbyn said, "Theresa May should have stood up for Britain and our values by condemning [Trump's] actions. It should sadden our country that she chose not to … After Trump's hideous actions and May's weak failure to condemn them, it's more important than ever for us to say to refugees seeking a place of safety that they will always be welcome in Britain."
Trump is scheduled to visit Britain later this year, but British lawmaker Sarah Wollston said the U.S.leader should not be invited to address Parliament, adding that "those who wish to fawn over him" could do that someplace else.
Other world reactions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said of Trump's ban, "Welcoming refugees, who flee war and oppression, is part our duty."
Ayrault's German counterpart Sigmar Gabriel said, "The United States is a country where Christian traditions have an important meaning. Loving your neighbor is a major Christian value and that includes helping people."
Retno Marsudi, the foreign minister of Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population, but was not included in the nations whose citizens face restrictions for entering the United States, told Reuters in a social media message, "We have deep regrets about the policy."
Iran on Saturday announced it will bar all U.S. citizens from entering the Islamic republic in retaliation for the curbs on citizens from its country. "Unlike the U.S., our decision is not retroactive. All with valid Iranian visa will be gladly welcomed," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to express his country's attitude towards refugees. He tweeted, "To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength. #Welcome to Canada."
The Canadian leader also tweeted a photograph of himself greeting a Syrian child at Toronto's airport.
Trump Immigration Order Prompts Protests at Airports Across US
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Here's a look at the predictions for week 2 of the National Rugby League finals series.
This clash is looking to be all a reflection of who got more in the Maloney v Moylan trade last season. The winner will go on to take on Melbourne in a preliminary final.
Maloney has produced some stellar performances for the both the Panthers and NSW during 2018, taking control of a team that has gone through plenty of highs and lows. This is despite him being the worst defensive player in the entire league – he will have to go far to fix this before this game. Having him in this squad has allowed the young halfback Nathan Cleary the opportunity to focus on his own game and get out to open space.
The Sharks will be without talented forward Wade Graham after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in his side's loss to the Roosters. Val Holmes continues to be the form player of the competition and will be looking to kick it up a gear.
Key match-up: Reagan Campbell-Gillard v Andrew Fifita. Whoever wins the battle between the representative stars will go a long way towards earning their side a trip to week three of the finals.
For the Sharks to win: Turning opportunities into points and eliminating the mistakes that they made in their game with the Roosters.
For the Panthers to win: The Panthers find a way to come back from deficits in great finishers but they cannot get away with that this weekend. They must make the first punch here to have any chance of taking the win.
Sharks Stat Attack: Fullback Valentine Holmes is in career-best form, with 21 tries and 25 line breaks for the season. Teammate Andrew Fifita has the most offloads (72).
Panthers Stat Attack: This squad has missed a massive 942 tackles this season and must fix this – Maloney himself has missed 154 tackles.


Is the cure for that next cold. . . your love handles?
If your pants are too tight, perhaps there's a silver lining.
Consider a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. They discovered that fat may play an important role in fighting infections. How, you ask?
Our immune system is like a disease-fighting army. Before bringing out the big guns, it deploys a strike force of rapidly responding immune cells.
The research team looked at the response of these special cells in mice and monkeys. They found that the cells were activated by fat tissue that lives under the skin. When exposed to pathogens, these fat-activated immune cells learned how to fight back! Each time they were under attack, they developed a shield. The next time they were exposed to the infection, they were more resistant.
Does this mean you can have your cake and eat it too? Well, too much fat is still bad for your health. But armies march on their stomachs, so be kind to yours?


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AUTHORIZED USE
Sotrovimab is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.
LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORIZED USE
Sotrovimab is not authorized for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in geographic regions where infection is likely to have been caused by a non-susceptible SARS-CoV-2 variant based on available information including variant susceptibility to these drugs and regional variant frequency [see Microbiology/Resistance Information (Section 15)].
FDA's determination and any updates will be available at: https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal-regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization#coviddrugs.
Sotrovimab is not authorized for use in adult or pediatric patients who:
are hospitalized due to COVID-19, OR
require oxygen therapy and/or respiratory support due to COVID-19, OR
require an increase in baseline oxygen flow rate and/or respiratory support due to COVID-19 in those patients on chronic oxygen.
Benefit of treatment with sotrovimab has not been observed in patients hospitalized due to COVID‑19. SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies may be associated with worse clinical outcomes when administered to hospitalized patients with COVID‑19 requiring high-flow oxygen or mechanical ventilation.
Important Information About Sotrovimab
Sotrovimab is not FDA-approved and is authorized only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of sotrovimab under section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a public health emergency that justifies the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the FDA has issued this EUA, as requested by GlaxoSmithKline, for the unapproved product, sotrovimab, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.* As a healthcare provider, you must comply with the mandatory requirements of this EUA.
Although limited scientific information is available, based on the totality of the scientific evidence available to date, it is reasonable to believe that sotrovimab may be effective for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in certain at-risk patients as specified in the Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers. You may be contacted and asked to provide information to help with the assessment of the use of the product during this emergency.
This EUA for sotrovimab will end when the Secretary determines that the circumstances justify the EUA no longer exist or when there is a change in the approval status of the product such that an EUA may no longer be needed.
*The healthcare provider should visit https://clinicaltrials.gov to determine whether there is an active clinical trial for the product in this disease/condition and whether enrollment of the patient(s) in a clinical trial is more appropriate than product use under this EUA.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
As the healthcare provider, you must communicate to your patient or parent/caregiver, as age appropriate, information consistent with the Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers (and provide a copy of the Fact Sheet) prior to the patient receiving sotrovimab, including:
FDA has authorized the emergency use of sotrovimab for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older weighing at least 40 kg) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.
The patient or parent/caregiver has the option to accept or refuse sotrovimab.
The significant known and potential risks and benefits of sotrovimab and the extent to which such risks and benefits are unknown.
Information on available alternative treatments and the risks and benefits of those alternatives, including clinical trials.
Patients treated with sotrovimab should continue to self-isolate and use infection control measures (eg, wear mask, isolate, social distance, avoid sharing personal items, clean and disinfect "high touch" surfaces, and frequent handwashing) according to CDC guidelines.
For information on clinical trials that are testing the use of sotrovimab for COVID-19, please see www.clinicaltrials.gov.
Call 1-866-475-2684 or click here to request a follow-up.
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To learn more about COVID-19, visit the CDC and WHO websites.
AUTHORIZED USE & SAFETY INFO
Sotrovimab is authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease 2019...[Continue Reading]
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Sotrovimab is not authorized for treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in geographic regions where infection is likely to have been caused by a non-susceptible SARS-CoV-2 variant based on available information including variant susceptibility to these drugs and regional variant frequency [see Microbiology/Resistance Information (Section 15)].
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Sotrovimab is contraindicated in patients who have a history of anaphylaxis to sotrovimab or to any of the excipients in the formulation.
There are limited clinical data available for sotrovimab. Serious and unexpected adverse events may occur that have not been previously reported with sotrovimab use....[Continue Reading]
There are limited clinical data available for sotrovimab. Serious and unexpected adverse events may occur that have not been previously reported with sotrovimab use.
Hypersensitivity Including Anaphylaxis and Infusion-Related Reactions
Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been observed with administration of sotrovimab. If signs and symptoms of a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction or anaphylaxis occur, immediately discontinue administration and initiate appropriate medications and/or supportive care.
Infusion-related reactions, occurring during the infusion and up to 24 hours after the infusion, have been observed with administration of sotrovimab. These reactions may be severe or life threatening.
Signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions may include: fever, difficulty breathing, reduced oxygen saturation, chills, fatigue, arrhythmia (eg, atrial fibrillation, sinus tachycardia, bradycardia), chest pain or discomfort, weakness, altered mental status, nausea, headache, bronchospasm, hypotension, hypertension, angioedema, throat irritation, rash including urticaria, pruritus, myalgia, vaso-vagal reactions (eg, pre-syncope, syncope), dizziness, and diaphoresis.
If an infusion-related reaction occurs, consider slowing or stopping the infusion and administer appropriate medications and/or supportive care. Clinically monitor patients for at least 1 hour after completion of the infusion for signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity reactions occurring more than 24 hours after the infusion have also been reported with the use of SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies under Emergency Use Authorization.
Clinical Worsening After SARS-CoV-2 Monoclonal Antibody Administration
Clinical worsening of COVID‑19 after administration of SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody treatment has been reported and may include signs or symptoms of fever, hypoxia or increased respiratory difficulty, arrhythmia (eg, atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia), fatigue, and altered mental status. Some of these events required hospitalization. It is not known if these events were related to SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibody use or were due to progression of COVID‑19.
Limitations of Benefit and Potential for Risk in Patients with Severe COVID‑19
Benefit of treatment with sotrovimab has not been observed in patients hospitalized due to COVID‑19. SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies may be associated with worse clinical outcomes when administered to hospitalized patients with COVID‑19 requiring high-flow oxygen or mechanical ventilation. Therefore, sotrovimab is not authorized for use in adults and pediatric patients who are hospitalized due to COVID‑19, OR who require oxygen therapy and/or respiratory support due to COVID‑19, OR who require an increase in baseline oxygen flow rate and/or respiratory support due to COVID-19 in those patients on chronic oxygen.
Infusion-related reactions, including immediate hypersensitivity reactions, were observed in subjects treated with sotrovimab in COMET-ICE (1%) and in COMET-TAIL (<1%). Events reported within 24 hours of study treatment were pyrexia, chills, dizziness, dyspnea, pruritus, rash, and infusion-related reactions; all events were Grade 1 (mild) or Grade 2 (moderate).
Hypersensitivity adverse reactions were observed in 2% of subjects treated with sotrovimab in COMET-ICE and in <1% of subjects treated with sotrovimab in COMET-TAIL. All were Grade 1 (mild) or Grade 2 (moderate). One reaction led to temporary pausing of the infusion.
The most common treatment-emergent adverse events observed in the sotrovimab treatment group in COMET-ICE were rash (1%) and diarrhea (2%), all of which were Grade 1 (mild) or Grade 2 (moderate).
A pregnancy exposure registry monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to sotrovimab during pregnancy. To enroll, go to https://covid-pr.pregistry.com or call 1-800-616-3791 to obtain information about the registry.
There are insufficient data to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcome. Sotrovimab should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk for the mother and the fetus. There are maternal and fetal risks associated with untreated COVID-19 in pregnancy.
There are no available data on the presence of sotrovimab in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Individuals with COVID-19 who are breastfeeding should follow practices according to clinical guidelines to avoid exposing the infant to COVID-19.
REPORTING ADVERSE EVENTS
The prescribing healthcare provider and/or the provider's designee must report all serious adverse events and medication errors potentially related to sotrovimab within 7 calendar days from the healthcare provider's awareness of the event by (1) submitting FDA Form 3500 online at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm; (2) downloading FDA Form 3500 (https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download) and then mailing or faxing (MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787; or fax 1-800-FDA-0178); or (3) contacting the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 to request this form.
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Please see the FDA Letter of Authorization , Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers , Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers (English) , and Fact Sheet for Patients, Parents, and Caregivers (Spanish).
Reference: Fact sheet for healthcare providers: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of sotrovimab. US Food and Drug Administration. Revised March 2022. Accessed March 28, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/media/149534/download
References: 1. Fact sheet for patients, parents, and caregivers: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of sotrovimab. US Food and Drug Administration. Revised March 2022. Accessed March 28, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/media/149533/download 2. Fact sheet for healthcare providers: Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of sotrovimab. US Food and Drug Administration. Revised March 2022. Accessed March 28, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/media/149534/download 3. How to protect yourself & others. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated February 25, 2022. Accessed March 21, 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
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The insatiable thirst for quality Italian designed furniture in the Middle East shows no signs of abating. The latest brand to establish itself in the market is world-renowned manufacturer Selva Style International. The company hopes that its new Dubai showroom will provide the basis of growth in the entire region, from Qatar to Saudi.
The insatiable thirst for quality Italian designed furniture in the Middle East shows no signs of abating. The latest brand to establish itself in the market is world-renowned manufacturer Selva Style International. The company hopes that its new Dubai showroom will provide the basis of growth in the entire region, from Qatar to Saudi. Selva Middle East is a joint venture between Selva and the Al Naboodah Group. The company markets itself as a 'complete furnisher,' offering the customer design, delivery and assembly of furnishings including lighting, decorations and accessories. "We are convinced that a premium brand such as Selva is not yet present in the Arab market. Given our very high, proven quality coupled with our classic, contemporary and modern collections, we will be able to address several target groups — both old and young generations. We offer a whole range of furnishing concepts for the region and cities like Dubai, which is a melting pot of diverse cultures and lifestyles. Our creations are an invitation to 'fusion living' and are the linking element among the most diverse styles,' says Philipp Selva, CEO. One area of the market that Selva has plans to corner in the region is the hospitality sector. It has established itself internationally as a major supplier of hotel furniture through its contract division, 'Selva Hospitality'. A dedicated staff of around 100 people work on both large and smaller projects worldwide, providing complete interior design services, ranging from concept design and planning, to project management and furniture supply, installation and assembly, to handcrafted one-off pieces too. Selva has been responsible for furnishing hotels in over 40 countries. The Middle East hotels include: The Marriott Hotel, Dubai; Grand Hotel, Dubai and the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah. Selva Middle East has recently engaged in a large-scale joint venture with one of the largest construction firms in Dubai in order to begin taking orders for the local hotel trade. It recently provided furniture for the newly opened Kempinski Hotel. Carlo Morro, Selva Middle East, stresses how useful the concept of this service is to interior designers: "Selva hospitality has got a dedicated staff specialising in the hotel business. Designers can find one of the best furniture manufacturers worldwide, with an excellent capability to follow 100% specification for customised items. Designers working with Selva will be 100% safe in terms of quality and on time delivery." A new proposal in the market is the Crystal Suite. The luxury guestroom, designed by Lorenzo Bellini has been created using curtains made from Swarovski crystals, to provide a touch of glamour. Selva has a broadly diversified product portfolio ranging from classical pieces to contemporary collections and it hopes that both local and international designers in the region will benefit from its reputation for attention to fine detail and Italian heritage.


Just a few days after iOS 4.3.4 came out, a new version of the OS "iOS 4.3.5" has been released that "fixes a security vulnerability with certificate validation." The CDMA version of iOS has also been updated to 4.2.10.
The update is available through iTunes, or you can download the specific version for your iOS device directly from the links below.
Ofcourse jailbreakers should stay away.


Ceylon, 1803. In the royal city of Kandy, a daughter is born to the king's elephant keeper - an esteemed position in the court reserved only for males. To ensure the line of succession, Phera's parents raise her as a boy.


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To John Murray 11 October [1870]1
Down. | Beckenham | Kent. S.E.
I am very much obliged for your note; & I am glad to hear about Mr Dallas, but he will want keeping up to the mark.2
I shall be pleased to have a dutch edition of my book, so pray send clean sheets & supply stereotypes of the cuts. But you must inform the publisher that we cannot supply stereotypes of 14 figures from Brehm of which I enclose a list.3 Could you get any payment to me from the dutch gentleman?
My dear Sir, | Yours very sincerely | Ch. Darwin
I am so knocked up that I am going to have a week's rest from correcting.4
The year is established by the relationship between this letter and the letter from John Murray, 10 October [1870].
The references are to the letter from John Murray, 10 October [1870], and to William Sweetland Dallas, who had taken longer than expected to complete the index for Variation (see Correspondence vols. 15 and 16).
On the Dutch edition of Descent, and its publisher, see the letter from John Murray, 10 October [1870] and n. 6. CD's enclosed list of woodcuts from Brehm et al. 1864–9 has not been found, but for its probable contents, see Correspondence vol. 16, letter to Cassell, Petter & Galpin, 31 December 1868 and n. 1.
CD left Down from 13 to 20 October (see 'Journal' (Appendix II)).
Correspondence: The correspondence of Charles Darwin. Edited by Frederick Burkhardt et al. 27 vols to date. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1985–.
Descent: The descent of man, and selection in relation to sex. By Charles Darwin. 2 vols. London: John Murray. 1871.
Variation: The variation of animals and plants under domestication. By Charles Darwin. 2 vols. London: John Murray. 1868.
Glad to hear Dallas will do index of Descent, but he needs keeping up to the mark. Agrees to a Dutch edition.
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DCP-LETT-7341
Source of text
National Library of Scotland (John Murray archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 41–2)
Darwin, C. R.
Murray, John (b)
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, "Letter no. 7341," accessed on 20 January 2021, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-LETT-7341.xml
Also published in The Correspondence of Charles Darwin, vol. 18


This paper extends empirical research that examines the Corporate Social Performance (CSP)-Corporate Financial Performance (CFP) relationship. Previous studies display mixed findings with no unified evidence regarding the CSP-CFP relationship's direction or impact. We introduce the concepts of strategic CSP and ad-hoc CSP, which we collectively term "CSP maturity." Using panel data on 86 large European banks and insurance companies, we investigate whether there is a relationship between a company's financial performance (CFP) and CSP maturity and, if a relationship is present, its direction and causality. Correlation analysis suggests CSP maturity and CFP are negatively related to one another; independent sample t-tests show statistically significant different means of ROA and ROS for companies engaged in strategic and ad-hoc CSP. Ad-hoc companies were on average associated with better ROA and ROS. No significant difference was present for ROE. In contrast, regression analysis did not show a relationship between CSP maturity and CFP, suggesting CSP maturity does not have an impact on CFP nor can CFP be used to explain CSP maturity. The results of this study may be limited in their generalizations because the data includes 2007-2008; a period of time the global economy experienced a major recession.


Sausalito, CA | March 28, 2019 – Patagonia Provisions, in partnership with Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland, has just released Long Root Wit, a classic Belgian-style wit beer made with organic ingredients and Kernza perennial grain. Looking for solutions to repair our food systems, this second release in the lineup of Provisions' Long Root beers represents another step towards transforming agricultural practices and supporting sustainable farming.
In 2016, Patagonia Provisions' partners at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas made a breakthrough in organic regenerative agriculture with Kernza, the perennial grain used in Patagonia Provisions' inaugural beer Long Root Pale Ale. Released in October 2016, it was the first commercially available beer made with Kernza. Kernza is ideally suited for organic regenerative agriculture. Its long roots and perennial growth allow it to thrive without pesticides and use less water than conventional wheat while helping to reduce erosion and remove more carbon from the atmosphere. And it just so happens to make delicious beer. Patagonia Provisions believes the future of farming, and our planet, lies in regenerative organic agriculture – a practice that restores soil biodiversity, sequesters carbon and grows crops all without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. In early 2018, Patagonia, along with Patagonia Provisions, Rodale Institute, Dr. Bronner's, and others launched the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) outlining robust, high-bar standards for ensuring soil health and animal and worker welfare. Long Root Wit is Provisions' latest example of taking steps towards this goal.
Grab some Long Root Wit here!
For more information and to find Long Root Wit near you, visit https://www.patagoniaprovisions.com/pages/where-to-buy.
For more information, visit http://www.longrootale.com/.
Hopworks Urban Brewery strives to revolutionize and inspire the brewing industry with practices that drive quality, protect the environment and improve the community we live in. Utilizing organic malts and a combination of locally-sourced, organic and Salmon Safe hops, the company's 20-barrel brewery produces 13,500 barrels of beer and cider a year for HUB's brewpubs and for distribution throughout the Northwest. Hopworks is a family-owned and operated business, the first Certified B Corporation brewery in the Pacific Northwest, a gold-level bike-friendly business, and is recognized as one of the Best Green Companies To Work For In Oregon.


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 * inside native components such as a Drawer, ViewPager, etc.
 */
public class ReactFragment extends Fragment implements PermissionAwareActivity {

  private static final String ARG_COMPONENT_NAME = "arg_component_name";
  private static final String ARG_LAUNCH_OPTIONS = "arg_launch_options";

  private ReactDelegate mReactDelegate;

  @Nullable private PermissionListener mPermissionListener;

  public ReactFragment() {
    // Required empty public constructor
  }

  /**
   * @param componentName The name of the react native component
   * @return A new instance of fragment ReactFragment.
   */
  private static ReactFragment newInstance(String componentName, Bundle launchOptions) {
    ReactFragment fragment = new ReactFragment();
    Bundle args = new Bundle();
    args.putString(ARG_COMPONENT_NAME, componentName);
    args.putBundle(ARG_LAUNCH_OPTIONS, launchOptions);
    fragment.setArguments(args);
    return fragment;
  }

  // region Lifecycle
  @Override
  public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    String mainComponentName = null;
    Bundle launchOptions = null;
    if (getArguments() != null) {
      mainComponentName = getArguments().getString(ARG_COMPONENT_NAME);
      launchOptions = getArguments().getBundle(ARG_LAUNCH_OPTIONS);
    }
    if (mainComponentName == null) {
      throw new IllegalStateException("Cannot loadApp if component name is null");
    }
    mReactDelegate =
        new ReactDelegate(getActivity(), getReactNativeHost(), mainComponentName, launchOptions);
  }

  /**
   * Get the {@link ReactNativeHost} used by this app. By default, assumes {@link
   * Activity#getApplication()} is an instance of {@link ReactApplication} and calls {@link
   * ReactApplication#getReactNativeHost()}. Override this method if your application class does not
   * implement {@code ReactApplication} or you simply have a different mechanism for storing a
   * {@code ReactNativeHost}, e.g. as a static field somewhere.
   */
  protected ReactNativeHost getReactNativeHost() {
    return ((ReactApplication) getActivity().getApplication()).getReactNativeHost();
  }

  @Override
  public View onCreateView(
      LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container, Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    mReactDelegate.loadApp();
    return mReactDelegate.getReactRootView();
  }

  @Override
  public void onResume() {
    super.onResume();
    mReactDelegate.onHostResume();
  }

  @Override
  public void onPause() {
    super.onPause();
    mReactDelegate.onHostPause();
  }

  @Override
  public void onDestroy() {
    super.onDestroy();
    mReactDelegate.onHostDestroy();
  }
  // endregion

  @Override
  public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
    super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data);
    mReactDelegate.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data, false);
  }

  /**
   * Helper to forward hardware back presses to our React Native Host
   *
   *
This must be called via a forward from your host Activity
   */
  public boolean onBackPressed() {
    return mReactDelegate.onBackPressed();
  }

  /**
   * Helper to forward onKeyUp commands from our host Activity. This allows ReactFragment to handle
   * double tap reloads and dev menus
   *
   *
This must be called via a forward from your host Activity
   *
   * @param keyCode keyCode
   * @param event event
   * @return true if we handled onKeyUp
   */
  public boolean onKeyUp(int keyCode, KeyEvent event) {
    return mReactDelegate.shouldShowDevMenuOrReload(keyCode, event);
  }

  @Override
  public void onRequestPermissionsResult(
      int requestCode, String[] permissions, int[] grantResults) {
    super.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults);
    if (mPermissionListener != null
        && mPermissionListener.onRequestPermissionsResult(requestCode, permissions, grantResults)) {
      mPermissionListener = null;
    }
  }

  @Override
  public int checkPermission(String permission, int pid, int uid) {
    return getActivity().checkPermission(permission, pid, uid);
  }

  @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.M)
  @Override
  public int checkSelfPermission(String permission) {
    return getActivity().checkSelfPermission(permission);
  }

  @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.M)
  @Override
  public void requestPermissions(
      String[] permissions, int requestCode, PermissionListener listener) {
    mPermissionListener = listener;
    requestPermissions(permissions, requestCode);
  }

  /** Builder class to help instantiate a ReactFragment */
  public static class Builder {

    String mComponentName;
    Bundle mLaunchOptions;

    public Builder() {
      mComponentName = null;
      mLaunchOptions = null;
    }

    /**
     * Set the Component name for our React Native instance.
     *
     * @param componentName The name of the component
     * @return Builder
     */
    public Builder setComponentName(String componentName) {
      mComponentName = componentName;
      return this;
    }

    /**
     * Set the Launch Options for our React Native instance.
     *
     * @param launchOptions launchOptions
     * @return Builder
     */
    public Builder setLaunchOptions(Bundle launchOptions) {
      mLaunchOptions = launchOptions;
      return this;
    }

    public ReactFragment build() {
      return ReactFragment.newInstance(mComponentName, mLaunchOptions);
    }
  }
}


"Total creative control" has been Barbra Streisand's mantra for decades. For better or worse, few projects that bear her name have escaped her legendary meddling in every aspect of production. But in 1964, CBS executives scoffed at the presumptive and outrageous demand from the 22-year-old kid from Brooklyn during negotiations for her first television special. Sure, Streisand had wowed audiences as a guest on The Judy Garland Show the previous year and sold truckloads of albums, but did she deserve such complete creative freedom at such a tender age? (And most frightening of all, if she got it, what would she do with it?) The network hemmed and hawed, but eventually realized Streisand's talent was so explosive and her personality so unique, it saw no other option but unconditional surrender.
Once the ink was dry on her lucrative CBS contract, Streisand and her creative team went to work, fashioning a bold concept that went against the grain of every previous TV special. No guest stars, no dopey comedy sketches, no pandering to the lowest common denominator. Just Barbra, and only Barbra, in three different sophisticated settings, singing for a solid hour, connecting one-on-one with the audience. Some called it crazy, idiotic, egomaniacal, but Team Streisand held firm. With fingers crossed, the CBS brass nervously awaited the rough cut. And when they saw it, they knew right away it was a very special special.
America agreed. My Name Is Barbra garnered huge ratings and won a slew of Emmys, but more importantly, it was the first in a series of five Streisand specials over the next eight years�all impeccably produced programs that would capture this magnetic performer like she would never be seen again. Not every special in the group duplicates the freshness and vitality of her initial effort, but they all shine a spotlight on the fierce (and often fearless) creativity and individuality of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Love her or hate her, Barbra Streisand is undeniably a supreme vocal talent, and these five programs—all magnificently restored and packaged in a lavish DVD box set—capture her instrument at its youthful peak.
1965's My Name Is Barbra is the only special shot in black-and-white, but the monochromatic color scheme never detracts from the electricity Streisand generates. She opens with an extended sequence exploring her inner child, in which she navigates a complex series of interconnected sets while singing such eclectic fare as Much More from The Fantasticks, Make Believe from Show Boat, the sprightly juvenile ditties I'm Five and Sweet Zoo, and a soulful rendition of People, from the show in which she was currently appearing on Broadway, Funny Girl. After a mildly amusing monologue, the next segment allows Barbra to strut, vamp, and sashay all over the fancy New York department store, Bergdorf Goodman, while singing such humorously ironic standards as Give Me the Simple Life, I Got Plenty of Nothin', and The Best Things in Life Are Free. Then it's back to the concert stage for a knockout finale, climaxing with a dazzling Funny Girl medley; one of her first performances of Fannie Brice's signature My Man; and�over the closing credits�the unforgettable Happy Days Are Here Again. One word describes this final song set: breathtaking.
Color Me Barbra aired the next year, and though it can't quite match its predecessor, it adopts an identical format and contains plenty of musical highlights. Instead of Bergdorf Goodman, Streisand employs the Philadelphia Museum of Art as a backdrop for her opening song cycle, rushing through various galleries and fantasizing about the paintings and sculptures that beguile her. A circus segment follows, and includes a requisite monologue, along with a medley of animal-themed standards sung to roaming llamas, penguins, and pigs. As in My Name Is Barbra, these sumptuous set pieces supply a heady dose of eye candy and a bit of humor, but also diminish ever-so-slightly Streisand's impact. To sublimely satisfy, all Barbra needs is an empty stage and a 40-piece orchestra, so it's no wonder the concert sequences work best. And in Color Me Barbra, the final two songs of her mini-concert�Where Am I Going? from Sweet Charity and Starting Here, Starting Now�eclipse everything that's gone before them.
After her acclaimed London debut in Funny Girl, Streisand returned to the US to work on her next special, a distinctly American affair in which she would honor one of the nation's most revered show business forms, vaudeville. The resulting program, The Belle of 14th Street, has not been seen since its initial 1967 air date, and though it possesses some charming moments and meticulously recreates the period (right down to the audience wearing vintage costumes), it lacks the incendiary sparks of Streisand's previous two efforts. For the first time, Babs shares the stage with other performers, including Jason Robards, Jr. and tap dancer extraordinaire John Bubbles, for a series of "acts" in which she plays various characters. These musical comedy sketches allow Barbra to abandon her familiar Brooklynese and adopt Irish, German, and Southern accents (Streisand's no Meryl Streep in the linguistics department, but she's not bad!), as well as sing opera and spoof Shakespeare. In the final (and best) sequence, she appears as the title character, and performs a host of very old standards, including Some of These Days, How About Me? and I'm Always Chasing Rainbows. Even a slight head cold can't impair Streisand's glorious vocals, though it does prompt an ever-so-slight crack during the climax of Melancholy Baby. Never have I heard the slightest imperfection in a Streisand performance (she simply won't allow it), so this miniscule blemish bears mentioning�and proves the diva is blessedly human. A definite and not entirely successful departure for Barbra, The Belle of 14th Street remains a noble experiment, and will surely please her diehard fans.
Much more to everyone's liking is 1968's Barbra Streisand: A Happening in Central Park. Filmed live in front of 135,000 (yes, that's one hundred and thirty-five THOUSAND) fans on a summer night in New York City, this one-woman concert captures the essence of Streisand the performer. Gone are the concepts and backdrops; this is pure Barbra, alone with a mike, belting, clowning, crooning, and connecting with a sea of enraptured supporters. Originally a two-and-a-half-hour concert (you should see the list of songs that didn't make the final cut), CBS truncated the program to fit a one-hour time slot, but thankfully keeps the magic intact. Streisand performs many of her greatest hits�Cry Me A River, I Can See It, Down With Love, Second Hand Rose, People, and Happy Days Are Here Again�with all the control, power, and emotion she can muster (and that's saying something!). She throws in a couple of novelty tunes for good measure, but two inspirational ballads—Natural Sounds and Silent Night (yes, the Christmas carol)—weave a hypnotic spell, and beautifully draw the home viewer into the concert's outdoor setting. I love My Name Is Barbra, but for me, A Happening in Central Park is what Barbra Streisand is all about.
Five years passed before Streisand's next foray into television, and during that time she smoothly morphed into the Hollywood diva and political activist we know today. Second Hand Rose was now a distant memory, and in her place stood Malibu Barbra—tan, a bit blonder, more hip, and willing to embrace more contemporary pop music. Barbra Streisand... And Other Musical Instruments�not seen since its original 1973 airing�reflects this evolution, but is a bit too avant-garde for my taste. Streisand takes a worldwide, multicultural view of music, flipping tried-and-true standards on their ear with jarring international arrangements. She also indulges in some techno pop (before there ever was such a thing) with a synthesized rendition of By Myself. The special's best segment teams Barbra with Ray Charles for a duet of Crying Time and a sublime (if slightly abbreviated) solo of Sweet Inspiration/Where You Lead, one of my all-time favorite Streisand selections. She should have ended the program with her soaring performances of I Never Has Seen Snow and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, but instead decides to close with the gimmicky The World Is a Concerto, in which appliances (like electric juicers, blenders, toasters, and vacuum cleaners) join the orchestra and accompany her. A few instances of lip-synching and canned audience applause soften the visceral punch of this very uneven special, but Streisand's artistry carries the day and makes it worth watching.
Individually, each of these fascinating specials includes an array of memorable moments, but as a collective body of work, Barbra Streisand: The Television Specials (1965-1973) documents the creative, professional, and individual evolution of one of the world's most talented, popular, and visionary performers. It's a stunning set, and makes one pine for that long ago time when a "special" was truly a TV event, and a single artist could hold us spellbound for one magical hour. Streisand could, and did, and thanks to these DVDs, we'll never forget how it feels.
Image Transfer Review: A renowned perfectionist, Streisand only accepts the best, so it's no wonder the transfers for these vintage specials look fabulous across the board. Old-timers may remember viewing the programs when they originally aired, but they certainly didn't view them like this. Superb resolution, excellent contrast, vibrant colors, and no print defects whatsoever make these specials look like spring chickens instead of old birds. The black-and-white My Name Is Barbra benefits from solid, inky blacks and a gray scale that rivals a feature film, while the color programs enjoy such presence and depth, it almost seems like Babs is in the flesh in our living room. Only A Happening in Central Park looks a little ragged, due, of course, to the outdoor setting and live concert atmosphere�elements Streisand, much to her frustration no doubt, couldn't manipulate.
Audio Transfer Review: Each special contains three audio options�original mono, 2.0 stereo, and DD 5.1. Once again, all are first-rate, offering clean, dynamic sound, full of fidelity and nuance. Of course, the 5.1 option provides the most enveloping experience, allowing the vocals and applause to wrap around us, but both the stereo and mono tracks beautifully capture Streisand's artistry. The live nature of A Happening in Central Park does afflict audio quality, resulting in very mild distortion, but its impact is negligible.
Extras Review: For such an exquisitely produced set, the lack of extras is a bit disappointing. Three of the specials—My Name Is Barbra, Color Me Barbra, and A Happening in Central Park—include video introductions by Streisand taped in either 1987 or 1990 (depending on whether one believes the information on the discs themselves or what's printed in the accompanying liner notes) for their VHS debut. Impeccably dressed and lit (of course!), Barbra reminisces about the various concepts and production problems, tells a few anecdotes, and sprinkles in some trivia, all in a very relaxed, off-the-cuff manner. It's too bad, though, she couldn't be convinced to film new introductions for The Belle of 14th Street and Barbra Streisand... And Other Musical Instruments, which would certainly benefit from retrospective insight. Audio commentaries by La Streisand also would have been a treat, as well as a documentary featuring unused footage from A Happening in Central Park (if it still exists) and interviews with various behind-the-scenes personnel, but alas, no such luck.
The set's packaging, however, is very creative and chockablock with Streisand photos and information. The five discs are housed in a fold-out panel, and beneath each disc lies a continuing timeline of Streisand's career, beginning with the Broadway premiere of Funny Girl in 1964 and ending with the album release of Barbra Streisand... And Other Musical Instruments in 1973. The pièce de résistance, however, is a lavishly illustrated, artistically designed, and well-written 58-page book, which provides background info and scene-by-scene analysis of each special, along with scads of rare photos.
A dream come true for Streisand's legion of admirers, and a must-own for anyone who appreciates first-class musical entertainment, Barbra Streisand: The Television Specials (1965-1973) presents one of the world's foremost talents in a series of rare, innovative, and often thrilling performances, two of which haven't been seen for more than 30 years. Exceptional video and audio quality make these newly restored programs look brand new, and showcase the magnetism of a young, energetic, and supremely confident and gifted star in the midst of her meteoric ascension. Happy days are here again, indeed. Highly recommended.


The California Court of Appeal recently waded into the First Amendment guaranty of separation of church and state in Su v. Stephen S. Wise Temple, decided March 8, 2019. The case arose when the California Labor Commissioner sued the Reform Jewish synagogue, Stephen S. Wise Temple, which operates a preschool, for failing to provide 10 minute rest breaks, 30 minute meal breaks, and overtime pay to its teachers, as required under California's Labor Code. The Temple argued its teachers were exempt from the state's law requirements under the "ministerial exception," first developed by the courts in 1972 and universally recognized, including by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The ministerial exception permits a church, synagogue, or other religious institution to engage in conduct that may otherwise be held to be impermissible under state and federal law. The underlying principle behind the exception is that if the state via wage and hour or anti-discrimination laws, for example, were to require a religious institution to employ or retain a minister, this would intrude on the religious institution's internal governance, violating the First Amendment's guaranty of separation of church and state.
The Court of Appeal analyzed whether the preschool teachers qualified as "ministers" within the meaning of the exception. While the preschool had a partially religious curriculum, including teaching Jewish holidays, observance of sabbath, and Jewish values and rituals, the teachers were not required to be Jewish, were not required to undertake theological study, and in fact several former and current teachers were catholic, including a teacher that previously taught at a catholic school and another that taught catechism at a church.
The Court of Appeal considered whether: (1) the synagogue gave teachers the title of minister or any other religious titles, they are ordained, and if they are required to be Jewish; (2) teachers are required to pass religious instruction or hold religious degrees, (3) teachers held themselves out as ministers, for example by claiming tax benefits that would be available only to ministers, and (4) teachers are responsible for teaching a religious curriculum and have a role in transmitting Jewish religion and practice to the children.
Of the above, only the fourth factor weighed in favor of applying the ministerial exception. Based on the factors as a whole, the Court of Appeal held that the teachers were not ministers, the exception did not apply, and the Labor Commissioner was permitted to proceed with the claims for violation of wage and hour laws.
Religious employers should take note that unless employees are held out as ministers and have earned religious degrees or passed instruction, in addition to being engaged in some religious activities, they will probably not be immune from state wage and hour laws or other state labor and employment laws.
Reserved for a future case is whether the exception applies to a religious institution where all employees, from preschool teachers to office staff to janitors, are required to be members of the religious faith, are ordained, and hold titles as ministers. What would be the outcome where religious instruction and ministering to the congregation are claimed to be an integral parts of all employment positions?


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Q: Why does an anonymous user stay anonymous after successfully calling sendEmailVerification? Using the Javascript Firebase SDK I essentially do this:
// do the signIn
firebase.signInAnonymously()
console.lof(user.isAnonymous) // obviously: true

// determine email and send it to anon user
user.updateEmail(somebody@example.com)
user.sendEmailVerification()

// after I reload the user
user.reload()
console.log(user.emailVerified) // true
console.lof(user.isAnonymous) // false

Why does the user remain anonymous although he successfully went through verification. What would be the correct way to do it?

A: Anonymous users can't be verified directly.  The point of an anonymous account is so that the user can have an account without requiring the user to give up their identity.  Since anonymous accounts don't have an email address, it's meaningless to require an email verification.  You might want to check to see if there was an error during that call (you should always check to see if the returned promise was resolved successfully or rejected with an error).
If you want to cover the anonymous account into an email/password account that can be verified, follow the instructions in the documentation.  You will end up having to call linkWithCredential to finalize the covnersion.

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