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I Fought the Law Month: The Godfather III
The Godfather III (1990) There are three Godfather films. The first two won Oscars for Best Picture, the third did not. The first two won Oscars for acting; the third did not. The first two had Robert Duvall as a family advisor; in the third, George Hamilton takes that role. Most infamously, the third film has director Francis Ford Coppola's daughter, Sofia as a last-minute replacement for Winona Ryder (who became ill). As an actress, Sofia Coppola proved to be a very good future film director.
The first two films are among the best films ever made. The third film, though it has some good set pieces, as a whole just isn't very good. To put in in the terms of the Corleone sons, The Godfather III is the Fredo of the series. Still, though, this film has something we appreciate greatly here at Movie Churches: priests and the church in a prominent role. The first two Godfather films have some good church cameos (particularly the christening in the first film intercut with a gangland slaughter). In this film, the Roman Catholic Church carries the central plotline as Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) tries to become respectable by taking over the Vatican Bank.
I'm kind of torn about whether this film really fits the theme of "I Fought the Law," because the law is not much of a presence in the Godfather trilogy. I think the police make brief appearances in the first two Godfather films, but not at all in the third. The Corleones are not held responsible by civil law, but only gang and church law.
This film moves quite quickly to a church service, a "papal order induction ceremony" at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. (I had to go to Wikipedia to find out what the service was called. Basically, the service is just an excuse to butter up Michael Corleone, who gave a hundred million dollars through the Corleone Foundation to the poor of Sicily.) The film spends quite a bit of time at this service and especially at the reception that follows.
Obviously, there are a number of clergy at the reception. I was most pleased to see a clergyman of some kind named Dominic Abbandando played by Don Novelo. (Novelo also played a character on Saturday Night Live in the 1970's, Father Guido Sarducci, the Vatican Gossip Reporter on Weekend Update.) Dominic notes that the Holy Father himself blessed Corleone, so who is anyone to question him?
One person who surely questions Michael Corleone is his ex-wife, Kay (Diane Keaton) who remembers the many crimes he committed during his rise in his criminal family. "I'm not here to see you disguised by your church. I thought that was a shameful ceremony," she tells him.
Others disagree. The Archbishop tells Michael, "You've done a wonderful thing."
Michael responds, "Let's just be sure that this [$100 million] gets to the people who need it.
Anthony, a young priest who is also one of Michael's godsons, is also in attendance. The Archbishop says of Anthony Vito Corleone (Franc D'Ambrosio), "There's always a place in Rome for a fine young priest." Sure enough, soon Anthony is serving in the Vatican.
But that gift for Sicily isn't the end of the money the Vatican wants from Michael Corleone. Archbishop Gilday (Donal Donelly) comes to the Don saying, "I need your help. My gift was being able to persuade people to give to the Holy Church, and the Vatican put me in charge of the Vatican Bank. I was never a true banker." It seems the church bank has a $700 million deficit -- and back in the '70s (when this film takes place), that was real money.
Michael assures the Archbishop that none of the business he is involved in is illegitimate (never admitting he used to be in very illegitimate businesses). The archbishop says to Michael, "In today's world, the power to absolve debt is greater than the power of forgiveness," which doesn't seem like a very theologically sound statement.
Michael responds, "Don't underestimate the power of forgiveness." The Archbishop tells Michael he could be made the richest person in the world if he deposits $600 million in the Vatican Bank. Again Michael has a smooth response, "I have always believed that helping your fellow man is the greatest power."
So Michael decides to pursue investing in the Church Bank and to REALLY get rid of his illegal businesses. But when he meets with the gangsters (that work for him) to divest himself of the dirty businesses, an attempted assassination via a machine gun equipped helicopter takes place. Bringing Michael to exclaim the most famous line from the film, "Just when I thought I was out… They pull me back in."
Things don't go much better for Michael when he tries to work his way through the church bureaucracy. Catholic business organizations in the United States don't like the associations the Corleone name brings to the church. He finds more requests for favors and bribes within the church. He trusted the Archbishop but comes to see it as a swindle. He laments that his desire to become "legitimate" is met with more corruption in "decent" society, telling his sister, Connie (Talia Shire), "The higher I go, the crookeder it becomes."
He seeks counsel from a trusted family advisor in Italy. He is told to see Cardinal Lamberto (Raf Vallone), "a wise and good man, very influential, he will see you." Turns out, he is rather a good man, at least compared to everyone else in the film. Michael does go to see him.
Michael tells the Cardinal of his frustration with the corruption in modern life, even in the church. The Cardinal agrees, "Men in Europe are surrounded by Christianity, but Christ is not in them." For a time, the Cardinal discusses church politics with Michael but then asks him if he'd like to give his confession.
Michael tells the Cardinal that it has been thirty years since his last confession, and surely the Cardinal doesn't have time for him. "I always have time to save souls," the Cardinal tells him.
"I'm beyond redemption," Michael says.
"Sometimes the desire for confession is overwhelming," the Cardinal answers.
Michael says, "What is the point in confessing if I don't repent?"
The Cardinal answers, "I hear you are a practical man, what have you got to lose?"
Michael confesses beginning with "I betrayed my wife, I betrayed myself, I killed men and ordered men to be killed."
"Go on, my son."
"I ordered the death of my brother."
"What you have done is terrible, and it is right that you suffer," the Cardinal tells him, "Your life can be redeemed, but I know you don't believe that." The priest absolves Micahel and the church bells ring.
But true to his word, in a way, Michael doesn't repent, continuing to seek power above all else. And most of the clergy continue to do the same in the film. Most pay a heavy price for their corruption. Many clergymen suffer brutal slayings. And Michael pays a higher price.
So what is our Movie Churches rating for the Roman Catholic Church and its clergy in The Godfather III? It would be our lowest rating of One Steeple, but Cardinal Lamberto single-handedly brought the average up, so we're giving this movie Two Steeples.
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Whitstable Town Under 18s started strongly and were a handful on the counter with both Rivera and Hegedus going close in the first ten minutes of game. Bearsted started to get more possession and went close on a couple of occasions but Charlie Hills in the Town goal pulled off two breath taking saves. However after 25 minutes Town broke with pace and purpose and Hegedus hit a twenty yarder into the top corner of the net to put them into the lead. Bearsted started to push for the equaliser and were rewarded with a goal from close range after 33 minutes. With Bearsted seeing more possession, Town still looked dangerous on the counter with Dale, Rivera,and Wallis going close but it was Bearsted who took the lead after forty minutes with a well worked goal. After the restart, Town started to have some possession of their own and were rewarded for their efforts on the stroke of halftime when Dale drilled a great strike into the top left hand corner of the net to make the half time score 2-2.
Town started the second half on the attack and had a shot from Wallis cleared of the line and Rivera had a attempt that cannoned off the upright. Town looked the only team in this game in the second half but could not finish their chances and reduced Bearsted to one free kick that hit the crossbar. However Town once again in the 88th minute of the match conceded a last gasp goal. This was not the end for town they still had time for one last chance when Fairweather poked the ball just wide of the near post from a Dale corner.
It was a excellent performance from the lads if they keep showing that level of performance we will start to pick up points.
Team: Hills, Austin, Wickham, Okwudinka, Fairweather, Wallis, Dale, Bonetti, Rivera, Alshamri, Hegedus.


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Russia will ban Instagram in 48 hours
a week later place a ban on Facebook in Russiathe country's communications agency Roskomnadzor Announced it will also ban Instagram. While Facebook's ban cited "discrimination against Russian media," this time the government claims it's happening because of a decision by parent company Meta that runs moderators. allow posts calling for violence against Russian soldiers if they originate from certain countries, including Ukraine.
Google translated from Russian, the agency's statement reads as follows:
As you know, on March 11, Meta Platforms Inc. made an unprecedented decision by allowing the publication of information containing calls for violence against Russian citizens on its social networks Facebook and Instagram.
Messages circulating on the Instagram social network encouraging and provoking violent acts against Russians, in connection with which the Russian Prosecutor General's Office demanded that Roskomnadzor restrict access to this social network.
Since it will take time for active users of Instagram to transfer their photo and video materials to other social networks and notify their contacts and subscribers, Roskomnadzor decided to complete the procedure for imposing restrictions on access to Instagram at 00:00 on March 14, providing users with an additional 48 hours of transition period.
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The government decision does not mention that Russian oligarchs have used Instagram to speak out against the invasion. In some cases, this extends to the children of oligarchs who have become influential people with large followings, such as Sofia Abramovich, daughter of billionaire Roman Abramovich, who allegedly shared a message that read: "the biggest and most successful lie in the Kremlin's propaganda is that most Russians are with Putin." Banker Oleg Tinkov, who at one point was the 15th richest person in Russia, is one of the most notable dissidents. with a post which ended by saying: "We are against this war!"
Regarding the "unprecedented" step taken by Meta in terms of content moderation, a report from Vice last summer noted a similar decision to temporarily allow content including "death to Khamenei" calls and chants that emerged during a period of protests in the country's southwestern region of Khuzestan.
The news of the ban also comes just a few days after Meta announced plans for Instagram to tag state media outlets and that in Russia and Ukraine, it is "hiding information about people's followers, who they follow, and people who follow each other for private accounts based in these two countries."
The blockade will not take effect until March 14 and the Russian state media agency RIA Novosti reports it will not apply to the WhatsApp platform, also owned by Meta. earlier in the day, Russian government officials threatened a banrequiring Meta to confirm or refute the information that was first reported by Reuters.
Last night, Meta spokesman Andy Stone said: "As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we have temporarily allowed forms of political expression that would normally violate our rules, such as violent speech such as 'death to the Russian invaders.' We will not yet allow credible calls for violence against Russian civilians."
president of global affairs at Meta Nick Clegg said in a statement on Friday that the company's policies were "focused on protecting people's right of expression as an expression of self-defense in reaction to a military invasion of their country." Clegg said that if Meta/Instagram applied its permanent policies without adjustment, "we would now be removing content from ordinary Ukrainians expressing their resistance and anger" to the Russian invasion, "which would rightly be considered unacceptable."
Clegg said the temporary policy would apply only within Ukraine itself. "We have no problem with the Russian people," he said, adding that "we will not tolerate Russophobia or any kind of discrimination, harassment or violence towards Russians on our platform."
Update March 11 at 2:30 pm ET: Added statement from Meta's chair of global affairs, Nick Clegg
UN says not aware of biological weapons programme in Ukraine
US: Those helping wealthy Russians hide assets will be prosecuted


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Development lifts Old Town airport closer to breaking even
Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base -- DeWitt Field -- has been a hub of development activity recently. The 360-acre site includes two runways that were reconstructed in 2015-16; ten buildings, with three more in various stages of construction; a recently renovated terminal; a new beacon; and a commercial area along the access road featuring two businesses and another getting ready to move in.
Parking ticket recipients in Old Town happy to pay with food donations
It works like this: Anyone who gets a ticket for parking illegally in the city, including violations of overnight restrictions, parking in a fire lane, blocking sidewalks or fire hydrants etc., has the option of paying the $20 fine or bringing in $10 worth of food, which in turn is donated to local schools and charities.
Orono High School girls win another state title to maintain cross country dynasty
If you're keeping track, the Red Riots' victory in the Class C race at Twin Brook Recreation Area in Cumberland on Nov. 2 was their third state title in a row and sixth in the last eight years. That's a dynasty with a capital D in any sport.
Old Town native and his dog have big jobs tending to Gillette Stadium
Ryan Bjorn didn't play football while attending Old Town High School in the early 2000s, so he never dreamed back then he'd someday be working closely with the New England Patriots. Bjorn, 34, found out life can take some unexpected turns en route to his new position as field superintendent at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., home of the defending NFL champions.
Outage update for Orono and Old Town
Emera Maine work crews have restored power to all customers who lost power in the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 windstorm in the Old Town-Orono area, according to its website on Monday morning.
10 questions for new Old Town High School boys basketball coach Garrett Libby
An Old Town native whose basketball roots can be traced to his grandfather, Don Sturgeon, an All-State player at Old Town High in the 1950s and a star for the University of Maine, Garrett Libby is the son of Janelle Sturgeon Libby and Matthew Libby. He took time out recently to answer 10 questions from the Penobscot Times as the season approaches.
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When you read about someone embezzling say $12mil, even though you may not agree with what the person did, you might still take your hat off the person for having the audacity and smarts to carry out the plan. But when the sum involved reduces to say $12,000, then i think that person is stupid. Similarly, if someone chooses to breach certain contractual obligations, i would at least expect the financial gain to be worth the legal risk. For $12,000, i will only say one thing, "MORON!!!!!".


/ Hard-boiled eggs are a great, protein-packed snack, but getting them out of their shells can be messy and cumbersome. Not so much if you use the method Tim Ferriss demonstrates in this video.
No remnants, no cracked egg whites, and you could move through a batch of hard-boiled eggs at a faster clip. (Note: We'd previously posted a similar method, but noticed that video had been taken down, so we found a new source with a good explanation).


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For a project that sadly fell thru, I illustrated various veggies/fruit characters for Childers apparel. I wanted the design to be playful with fun texts. So the T-shirts aren't just fun for the kids to wear, but the parents can enjoy a chuckle as well.


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Q: enable sticky post option for custom post types wordpress I am using wordpress latest version 3.3.2
I have madecustom post types and now I want sticky post option in custom posts. I am able to do this by editing the core wordpress file metaboxes.php, but I want to do the same without touching any core files of wordpress.

A: For your needs I would recommend the "More fields" plugin: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/more-fields/
You can choose the type of the custom field and attach to one or more custom post types. To create sticky posts, maybe you should use a checkbox for the custom field and query the latest N checked custom posts/sticky posts :)
I hope it does make sense for you.
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Single: We Are Scientists – Make It Easy
A new We are Scientists single came across the inbox today. It's called "Make It Easy" and like usual its awesome. Its a little different from the usual WAS you hear, but thats a good thing. Lead Singer/guitarist, Keith, had this to say about the new tune: "It's a real change of pace for us […]
We Are Scientists @ Rough Trade BK
We Are Scientists once again put on a great show for BK at the opening celebration of a wicked cool new venue called Rough Trade in BK. Rough Trade is half record store half venue and was a nice addition to the Billyburg music scene. Like usual the banter between Chris and Keith was fantastic […]
Listen: We Are Scientists – Dumb Luck
Lets kick of the AM with a big tune from the We Are Scientist's, forthcoming EP, Business Casual. The track is called "Dumb Luck" and it exemplifies what WAS are all about, intelligent song writing, catchy melodies and good 'ol fashion Rock n Roll. Peep the new tune below, and make sure to pick up […]
We Are Scientists Announce New EP, 'Business Casual'
BBC favorite We Are Scientists have been slowly teasing us with new music these past couple of months, including a double A-side in July 2013. Now, they have finally announce that details of their brand new 5 track EP, Business Casual, set for release on October 14th via 100% Records. In the meantime you can […]
Listen: We Are Scientists – Let Me Win
Last week we mentioned that NY's We Are Scientists, signed with a new label and were set to release a 7″ to hold fans over till their new EP in the fall and a full length LP coming in 2014. Well the 7″ is out and they have shared with us the B-side, "Let Me […]
Single: We Are Scientists – Something About You
Yep, one of my favorite bands, We Are Scientists, are releasing a new single, on their new label, 100% Records. The single will be released as a limited edition heavy weight 7″ vinyl and digital download on 16th July 2013. The band also announced deals with 100% Records (UK/EU) and Dine Alone Records (US/Can/Aus/NZ) with […]
Music Video: We Are Scientists – Lethal Enforcer (Acoustic)
#mwag just sent me this video of a sweet acoustic version of "Lethal Enforcer" by We Are Scientists. enjoY!
Concert/Photos: We Are Scientists @ Bowery Ballroom – 7/14/10
I have loved We Are Scientists since they first released With Love and Squalor in 2006. After 4 years I was finally able to go see them live with my girl who is a even bigger fan than me. It was pretty cool because I had never seen them perform and was not disappointed at […]
We Are Scientists Craft England's World Cup Song
I think it's pretty funny that We Are Scientists created a football fight song for England instead of their good 'ol USA soccer team. (maybe it was because of David Beckham) Regardless of what team they root for, the track, "Goal! England," has all the trademark sounds of the group, is incredibly catchy and has […]
Album Review: Detox Retox – Movement
There is nothing wrong with some awesome pop-rock music. It makes you feel good, gets you energized, and can be played many times without getting boring. That was how I felt when I was sent the Movement EP from DC based band Detox Retox. For the EP the group enlisted the talent of producer Andrew […]
New We Are Scientists Album + Single
June 14th marks the release of We Are Scientists' 4th Studio Album, Barbara. This pop, alt-rock duo released their first single, "Rules Don't Stop," back in February and I'm liking it (though I have been a fan since their debut With Love and Squalor). The track may only be a little over 2 minutes, but […]


It may be hard to believe but action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has never been involved in a film with zombie aspects until now. Since the classic approach to the undead theme has become increasingly mundane over the years, it's doubtful that he will also battle them in the typical action manner in the future. With Maggie, he opted for a different way instead and that is certainly a rather untypical choice when looking at his other works. No explosions, no shootouts, no splatter orgies - thus none of the usual ingredients for this subgenre. And that fits the concept of Maggie quite well as it is a calm, almost minimalistic drama that's soaked in grey coloring and melancholic soundtrack. The story concentrates on an aspect of the zombie topic that the vast majority of genre colleagues deal with in a matter of minutes or even just a few seconds: the transformation of an infected human into a zombie. Here, the daughter Maggie is affected and she and her family have to come to terms with the inevitable fate that awaits. Schwarzenegger plays her father Wade who stands by her side until the end and has to show a different facette of his acting skills. Corny one-liners and handling weaponry are not at his arsenal here. It is certainly a bit unusual to see the veteran like this and action fans might not like it, being disappointed that there's not the action they might have hoped for when they noticed the project. However, it should be noted as a good sign that he tried something new and didn't fall back on the safe known territory that made him famous for so long.
The film is rated PG-13 and that is fitting as it almos always avoids violent scenes when there would be the opportunity to be more graphic. Still, a runtime difference of more than 2 minutes between the US (and also Canadian) Blu-ray versus the German Blu-ray got us interested and we checked. Might there be an alternate version that's more in the "R" territory after all? The short answer is: nope. The German BD (possibly among others) has a small, additional plot scene. However, that is not really a downside for the releases that are missing it because contentwise it's really redundant as the message of the scene becomes clear enough at a later point in the film. Still, it is a difference and thus enough reason for this comparison.
Compared are the German Blu-ray (FSK Keine Jugendfreigabe) (by Splendid Film) and the US Blu-ray (PG-13) (by Lionsgate Home Entertainment).
0:21:35: Wade goes from the bathroom to the bedroom where Caroline is dressing for bed. She hugs and kisses him and obviously tries to get his affection but he doesn't go for it. He says that his thoughts are with Maggie whenever he can. Caroline says that Maggie is well but Wade guilts her because he had to send away their two healthy kids because Caroline felt that Maggie was too much of a risk. Caroline is hurt by that and tells him that she didn't mean it that way but that she feels so shut out by her. Wade leaves the room and sits down in a chair where he looks at a picture on his phone that shows Maggie with her real mother.
This subplot comes on board in the film once more later so this scene is more of an unnecessary repetition.


We would like to congratulate our amazing Race Team riders for their latest top level results. The Course Racing scene has boomed and competition is tougher than ever, and our riders are continuing to push on harder and faster with the Ozone Edge.
First off congratulations to Riccardo Leccese who last week dominated the South American Champs in Bonaire, taking out 1st place and slotting into the IKA World No.1 ranking spot!
At the recent North American Champs 2012 World Champion brother and sister duo again came out on top; Johnny Heineken 1st place Mens and Erika Heineken 1st place Womens. A clean sweep in the Grand Masters division with Adam Vance, Alex Augera and Chip Wasson in the top three spots respectively, including another clean sweep in the Womens with Erika Heineken, Nuria Goma and Catherine Dufour 1st 2nd 3rd respectively.
Well done to all riders, keep up the amazing work and good luck for upcoming events!
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Former Glee star comes out as transgender
Remember Sunshine Corazon, the Filipino exchange student with a golden voice who made Rachel Berry incredibly jealous?
By Bil Browning Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Charice Pempengco is now Jake ZyrusPhoto:
Remember Sunshine Corazon, the Filipino exchange student with a golden voice who made Rachel Berry incredibly jealous? The actor formerly known as Charice Pempengco announced on Twitter that his new name is Jake Zyrus and he identifies as a man. Before transitioning, Zyrus was out as a lesbian.
My first tweet as Jake. Overwhelmed. Saw all your love comments and I'm so happy. Finally. I love you, everyone and see you soon.
— Jake (@jakezyrus) June 20, 2017
The actor and singer, who previously performed under the mononym Charice, rose to fame via YouTube and was dubbed "the most talented girl in the world." When his album launched in 2010, Zyrus became the first Asian performer to debut in the Top 10 on the Billboard 100.
Congratulations to Jake. With a voice like that, it won't be too long before Oprah revises her statement to "the most talented man in the world."
I won't let anyone ruin this moment. I won't let anyone ruin my happiness. Thank you to all the beautiful write ups about me.
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Hurricane effect on Crisfield small
Residents in the city breathed a sigh of relief when Arthur blew by about 5 a.m. Friday.
Hurricane effect on Crisfield small Residents in the city breathed a sigh of relief when Arthur blew by about 5 a.m. Friday. Check out this story on delmarvanow.com: http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2014/07/04/crisfield-hurricane-uneventful/12219151/
Deborah Gates, dgates@dmg.gannett.com Published 2:16 p.m. ET July 4, 2014 | Updated 2:19 p.m. ET July 4, 2014
A porta potty sits in the water after being blown over by Hurricane Arthur on Friday.(Photo: Submitted image)
Most of Crisfield yawned throughout Hurricane Arthur's brush with their area.
The most talked-about event on Friday was over a porta potty that blew overboard.
"I was out at 9 a.m., and there were a few streets with high water, " said local business woman Billie Jo Chandler. "We were on the dock playing newscaster, and a porta potty fell overboard."
Residents in the city, devastated by Hurricane Sandy two years ago, breathed a sigh of relief when Arthur blew by about 5 a.m. triggering not much more than delayed offshore island ferries and street puddles.
"It was rough, and we didn't come over this morning," said Capt. Larry Laird of the Smith Island foot-passenger vessel, the Captain Jason. He reached the mainland dock in Crisfield about 10:30 a.m., or later to pick up and drop off passengers and supplies.
"But this ain't been nothing like the last one," Laird said, referring to Hurricane Sandy.
Folks on Smith Island had no known damage, Laird also said.
"No damage, but a lot of wind," he said, before making the return trip –on schedule , at 12:30 p.m., sharp.
City officials were not available to comment, as City Hall and the Crisfield Police Department were closed in observance of Independence Day.
A dispatcher at the Somerset County 911 Center said the center received no storm-related calls for the area.
Chandler opened her tiki bar at 11 a.m., for a hurricane party, and by the time customers started filing in about noon, the storm was long passed.
"The party's postponed until 3 o'clock," Chandler said, laughing. "We'll have red, white and blue shooters, and Hurricane Arthurs -- a rum cocktail."
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01.12.2021 15:57 News >> UN Urges Countries To Stop Deporting Afghans
UN Urges Countries To Stop Deporting Afghans
Increasing number of Afghans sent back from Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, forced returns breach international law, says UNHCR.
The United Nations on Wednesday urged all countries to stop deporting Afghans, expressing "profound concern" over escalating risks faced by people in the war-torn country.
"We call on the authorities of all countries to immediately cease the forced return of Afghans, many of whom may be in need of refugee protection," said the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
It said deportations of Afghans have surged from Pakistan, Iran and Tajikistan since August.
According to the UNHCR, an average of 3,000 Afghans were sent back on a daily basis from Iran between August and November, while Pakistan deported 1,800 Afghans between September and October.
It said 23 Afghan asylum seekers, including women and children, were also deported from Tajikistan in the past month.
The deportations are in "contravention of UNHCR's non-return advisory," the agency said in a statement.
Since the exit of foreign forces and fall of the US-backed administration in August, hundreds of people have left Afghanistan due to the worsening situation, exacerbated by Washington's decision to block billions of dollars of Kabul's foreign reserves.
Multiple international organizations have also warned of a looming humanitarian crisis in the country.
"The dangers of asylum seekers being unable to flee Afghanistan are grave, and in some cases life-threatening," UNHCR said.
"Around the world, many forced to flee typically do not have the necessary travel permissions and documents that would ordinarily be required. While all countries have a sovereign right to regulate their borders, exceptions must be made for those seeking safety. Allowing them to enter a country even without documentation, to avoid such dangers, is a life-saving humanitarian gesture and the cornerstone of the international asylum system."
The statement said the UNHCR and its partners have received an increasing number of Afghans seeking asylum in neighboring countries.
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UNHCR reiterated that "forced returns in these circumstances may contravene the principle of non-refoulement and constitute a serious breach of international law." -
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In the Literature
Disentangling Evidence and Preference in Patient-Clinician Concordance Discussions
Leah Z. G. Rand, DPhil and Zackary Berger, MD, PhD
Debate about whether and when to accommodate patient requests for concordant clinicians should consider evidence. This article examines how existing evidence could be used to interpret or inform ethical arguments about whether to accommodate such requests. Studies on patient-clinician concordance yield mixed and inconclusive results. Concordance might contribute to increased patient satisfaction and trust, but these results are not consistent and could be the result of clinicians' communication skills. Given this evidence and the risk of social harm in honoring concordance requests, this article argues that patients' concordance requests should be honored only when health care services would be denied to a patient, such as in a case of a clinician's conscientious objection to providing a service. All other requests should be scrutinized for a reasonable ethical justification.
Concordance Requests
In this article, we review evidence about patient-clinician concordance—that is, shared characteristics like gender, race, or socioeconomic status—and discuss how it bears on the debate about whether to accommodate patients' requests for clinicians with specific characteristics. Patients may request a clinician with a specific characteristic for a variety of reasons, including personal preference, religious values, or assumptions about who provides the best care. Some might argue that patients, as the vulnerable party, ought to have their requests accommodated but draw a line when preferences are based on socially unacceptable reasons grounded in prejudice, sexism, or racism.
To approach these ethically tricky questions, we examine evidence of the effects of patient-clinician concordance and whether it justifies accommodation. While the evidence does not resolve the ethical questions about when or why to accommodate patient requests, it can help distinguish types of cases and limit the kinds of arguments to accept to support accommodation. We start with 2 counterfactual evidence scenarios and describe commitments that would follow. Next, we discuss evidence of the effects of patient-clinician concordance, which suggests that reasons to accommodate a patient's request for a clinician with a specific trait are limited. Finally, we examine cases in which a lack of concordance might imply that health care services would be denied to a patient. Such cases arise when patients and clinicians hold different views about what constitutes health care. We suggest a reasonableness requirement for assessing patients' concordance requests, a higher standard than mere preference.
Accommodating Concordance Requests
We begin by proposing 2 hypothetical cases about evidence for concordance.
First, suppose there is strong evidence demonstrating that patient-clinician concordance directly improves patient outcomes. We could improve health simply by matching patients to clinicians who are "like them." Patient requests for concordant clinicians would be justified as choices for more effective care. We could even go so far as to argue that there is a moral obligation to arrange concordance since to not do so would deny patients an effective intervention.
In this first hypothetical case, there could be negative consequences of intentionally arranging concordance despite its appearing justified. It would stretch the health system past capacity because there are not enough clinicians of a certain race or ethnicity (hereafter, "race") and gender, like black male physicians.1 Instead of reducing health disparities between social and racial groups, in this scenario it would exacerbate them due to the lack of minority clinicians. Classifying patients by characteristics they are seeking in clinicians could also lead to increased stereotyping, social segregation, and xenophobia—intrinsically harmful social outcomes. Patients could be stratified into groups that reinforce separate but equal treatment, a harmful social paradigm (albeit one not eliminated in our own day). Another possible outcome of purposeful concordance is that it could reinforce negative patient views of clinicians as biased, views borne of social and political inequities manifest in black patients historically not being treated by white physicians.2 Even given the putative clinical benefits of concordance, such deleterious social consequences would argue against it.
In the second hypothetical case, suppose there is strong evidence that patient-clinician concordance has no effect on patient care or outcomes. In this case, accommodating patient requests for a concordant clinician would not benefit patients. Since there would not be a medical reason for concordance, the justification would rest on the value of respecting patient preferences and choice. The importance of this case is to illustrate that if there is no evidence of effects of concordance, the possible justifications for accommodation narrow.
The medical system allows patients to make many choices based on their preferences, but requesting clinicians based on their identity characteristics is different since it is founded on personal, not professional, characteristics and can harm clinicians by exposing them to discrimination. (We acknowledge that personal and professional characteristics are often closely bound up since the exercise of a profession is not a "view from nowhere"3 but of necessity subjective. We adopt this division, however, as a first approximation. For example, a clinician who is white and foreign born—both personal characteristics—may prescribe antibiotics less frequently because of her Dutch medical training, a professional characteristic.4) If there were no evidence demonstrating effects of concordance, patient requests would need to be scrutinized because of the potential harm to clinicians.
Concordance and Health Outcomes
The challenge is that the evidence of the effects of concordance lies somewhere between these 2 hypothetical cases, perhaps closer to the second: it is inconclusive whether concordance improves health outcomes. Few studies have shown any direct correlation between these 2 variables. The exception is evidence of better outcomes with language concordance between non-English-speaking pairs,5-8 although other studies discussed below have reported effects of concordance.
One argument for concordance is grounded in evidence that racial minorities receive worse quality care than their white counterparts2; concordance requests could be justified by a motivation to try to remedy this disparity. However, evidence is mixed on whether concordance alone will reduce health care disparities. Some studies found no relationship between racial concordance and improved outcomes, communication, or patient satisfaction.9-11 Other studies found that both quality and type of treatment and communication are influenced not (or not strongly) by concordance but by patients' or clinicians' race or gender.10,12-17 Conversely, 2 studies have reported that racially concordant patient-clinician pairs are associated with increased medication adherence8,18—presumably linked to better patient outcomes—and another study reported an association between concordance and reduced cardiovascular events.19 It is worth noting that all 3 of these studies examined racial concordance for black patients, with 2 of the studies including samples of Hispanic and Asian patients.8,18
More consistently, studies have reported that patients were more satisfied with communication and their visits and had greater trust in their clinicians when they saw either racially or socially (gender-, education-, or age-) concordant clincians.14,20-23 It seems reasonable to conclude that patients who have positive health care experiences and trust their clinicians will adhere to recommendations.24 It could also be the case that clinicians similar to patients in some respects make patients feel more justified in reporting their experience, thereby mitigating epistemic injustice that occurs if patients are not believed because of their race or gender, for example.25,26 However, here, too, the concordance evidence is mixed, since other studies have shown that it is not racial concordance but the clinicians' interpersonal and patient-centered communication that affects satisfaction and trust.10,27-29 The evidence thus cuts 2 ways: concordant clinicians may increase patients' trust and positive feelings about the health care encounter, but clinicians who are well trained in communication and cultural competency can also cultivate patient trust.
Without clear-cut evidence of health benefits of concordance, the reasons to accommodate a patient's request for a certain type of clinician are limited. Although evidence about effects of certain shared characteristics is inconclusive, each patient-clinician relationship is unique, shaped by many preferences and values. In the next section, we examine the acceptability of accommodating some preferences through 2 examples. These examples form the basis of our argument that accommodating patient preferences for concordant clinicians should be dependent on reasonable justifications.
A Case for Accommodation, Sometimes
In this section, we examine 2 situations in which patient requests are motivated by evidence-based reasoning about outcomes and values. One leads to an absurd and unacceptable conclusion, and the other provides a reasonable justification for accommodation and concordance. Consider: several studies have found that, compared to male clinicians, female clinicians have better communication with patients and improved outcomes—from lower 30-day mortality rates and fewer emergency room visits to better detection rates of adenoma during colonoscopies.30-36 Assuming those studies capture true effects, which is similar to the first hypothetical case we proposed, it could be that when a patient—male or female—requests a female clinician, the reason is to receive better care. If a female patient requests a female clinician, is it because she feels more comfortable or wants to maximize the likelihood of a good outcome? Without probing the reasons, we lose these distinctions, which matter since clinicians tend to respect some requests but not others; female patients are more likely to be accommodated.37 If female clinicians do indeed have better outcomes, then all patients would be wise to request them. But this is an unacceptable conclusion since the result would be to diminish the role of an entire gender in patient care—a socially and ethically detrimental outcome. These 2 lines of argument thus suggest that the reason someone has for requesting a certain kind of clinician is relevant to decisions about whether to honor such requests—as are the implications of concordance for the health system overall.
Finally, we consider the case of a patient who asks for a specific clinician because of concerns about physician conscientious objection. Whether health care clinicians ought to be able to conscientiously object to providing certain treatments—that is, refusing to offer them on moral grounds—has been the topic of much debate.38 It is our argument that in cases in which patients would be denied a health care service because of conscientious objection, they should be accommodated if they request an alternative clinician. If a patient asks for a clinician who will perform an abortion, for example, then that request should be accommodated. Concordance of values in this instance determines whether a legitimate health care service is a priori available to a patient. Apart from ethical questions conscientious objection itself raises, we should view patient requests for a value-concordant clinician—one who will perform certain services—as reasonable.
Patient-clinician concordance when both patients and clinicians share similar values about the goals of health care and similar personal beliefs is likely to result in improved partnership in the patient-clinician relationship, and it has been linked to greater patient trust in clinicians.23 To justify a request for concordance, however, the patient should be able to provide a reasonable explanation of the need for concordance. What constitutes "reasonableness" is a difficult question, and it is in judging the reasonableness of the request as it moves from one extreme of the continuum (a clinician's potential conscientious objection) to fuzzier areas that these requests become ethically challenging. What we have shown is that the grounds for justifying reasonableness on the basis of evidence is limited. The grounds of reasonableness and potential benefits from value-based partnership warrant further exploration. With any benefit of concordance, like communication, whether to accommodate a concordance request means thinking about value tradeoffs within health care—an important but not overriding consideration in deciding on a patient's clinician and care pathway.
Our argument about whether to accommodate patient requests is based on evidence of clinical benefit. Given the limited evidence of clinical benefit, we should not simply accept reasons for concordance that are grounded in claims about improved health outcomes or reduced health disparities without further probing the basis of such claims. The limited evidence supports our conclusion that concordance for the sake of health outcomes should be accommodated in few circumstances, which depend on the ability of patients to access legitimate health care—as distinct from their preferences and values, which we have not explored. While concordance might be an apparent route to increasing trust, we should focus on the harder task of improving clinician communication and patient-clinician relationships.
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This article is the sole responsibility of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the views of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine or Johns Hopkins University. The viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.
Leah Z. G. Rand, DPhil is a staff member of the Board on Health Sciences Policy at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC. She is a bioethicist who works on health policy, specializing in resource allocation, distributive justice, and public health.
Zackary Berger, MD, PhD is an associate professor in the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is an internist, clinical epidemiologist, and bioethicist whose works at the intersection of shared decision making, patient-centered care, and evidence-based medicine.
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is there any possible way to get AIM service or connection to airport express with the touch? will jailbreaking allow you to do this?
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Manchester United showing a lot of interest in Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani is one of the players that Manchester United is looking forward to sign for this summer transfer window. Cavani's contract with Paris–Saint-German will be expiring this summer. United has been showing an interest in him for a while.
The Uruguay footballer has been interested in moving to the Spanish League. He was close to being transferred to Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. But PSG has stopped the transfer and wants to extend the deal with him.
Cavani is sure of wanting to leave the Paris club and the extension of the deal was no use. The advent of coronavirus has to lead many teams to financial concerns among its staff and players. The decision of PSG is unclear and it seems like they want to keep the valuable players and just hope that the transfer window will bring them, good players, with the available fund.
L'equipe, a French publication, was the one that stated United's interest on Cavani. This gives him more options on where he wants to go after the deal expires.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is building a team of young people, but Cavani is an exception in this criteria. His presence in the club can be a good thing as he is an exceptional player with experience. The young players can learn a lot of things from him. With 200 goals from 300 games, his time with PSG is memorable. He has faced many injuries which have minimized his goal score in the last season.
The 33-year-old has been injured in the thigh, calf, and hip forcing him to stay in the sidelines. He has only appeared in 14 Ligue matches which limited his goal score to four this season. Apart from Atletico and United, Newcastle United has been showing interest in the player. But the chances are less as other clubs are financially better and Cavani will be looking for the best.
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President Obama reacted today to the failure of the Senate to pass a has spent much time traveling the country blaming the Republican Party for refusing to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 and hour, but in his own 'home" at the White House, the Obama administration is resisting calls to pay interns who serve there. There are approximately 300 interns who work at the White House each year and at the end of their tenure all they receive is a handshake and possibly a letter of recommendation and a possible selfie with the President.
On raising the minimum wage, Obama said that as "a chief executive, I intend to lead by example." Mr. President: Unpaid internships contradict your commitments and your economic agenda. Lead by example: It's time to pay your interns.
White House Internships are unpaid positions. Applicants may contact educational and other non-profit organizations to apply for funding or housing assistance. Any outside income, funding or housing assistance received as a White House intern must be pre-approved by the Office of the White House Counsel.
Having unpaid interns undermines the concept of a meritocracy when only certain applicants can afford to spend a few months without income in one of the most expensive cities in the country, Pianko said. The internships, he noted, already tend to go to the well-connected as it is.
As for choosing to pay the interns, "It would cost them next to nothing and set a nice precedent," Pianko added, noting that interns could be paid minimum wage.
Interns at the White House and elsewhere in the Government work full-time hours (and overtime when needed), typing, drafting memos, covering meetings, working with the public and even in some cases participating in strategy meetings.
While pushing the $10.10 minimum wage the President is ignoring those who labor for him directly.


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We Need 2023 National Population, Housing Census To Tackle Insecurity Bedeviling Nigeria – Buhari
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President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said deployment of digital technology in the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will ensure effectiveness and more accuracy in the figures, while noting that Nigeria could rank third largest in the world by 2050, after China and India.
Speaking at the national stakeholders' summit on the 2023 Population and Housing Census held at the State House, President Buhari said a "reliable, credible, acceptable and successful census'' will help government in planning purpose for development, especially in bolstering the social security programme that targets more vulnerable Nigerians.
"The country's inability to conduct a population census in the last 16 years has created an information vacuum as the data from the last census conducted in 2006 has been rendered out of date for planning purposes.
"It has therefore become imperative for the nation to conduct another national census to produce a new set of demographic and socio-economic data that will provide the basis for national planning and sustainable development.
"Population is a critical factor in a nation's efforts toward achieving sustainable development. People are both the agents and beneficiaries of the development process. Knowledge of the national population in terms of size, distribution and socio-economic characteristics is required for planning purposes. This, therefore, makes the conduct of census an essential governance activity.
"With a projected population of 216,783,381, Nigeria is the sixth most populous country in the world and the most populous country on the African continent. Due to the rapidly growing nature of the population and large proportion of the youthful population, Nigeria is also projected to be the third most populous country in the World by the year 2050 after India and China,'' he said.
Despite Nigeria's high-ranking position on the global demographic map, the President said its population censuses had been conducted irregularly and at intervals, longer than the United Nations recommended 10 years.
"This irregular and long interval of census taking in Nigeria, has denied the nation the huge benefits of comprehensive baseline data for evidence-based decision-making.
"Since our assumption of office in 2015, our administration has introduced several poverty reduction and youth empowerment programmes, which are making concrete improvements in the living standards of our people. There is a need to ensure that further implementation of these programmes will be driven by the 2023 Census data that will improve the implementation of programmes targeting vulnerable populations and ensuring as widespread coverage as possible.
"The nation requires a new data set to drive the implementation of the recently launched revised National Policy on Population for Sustainable Development and other government policies.
"The 2023 Census data is also needed to tackle the security challenges bedeviling the country as it will give an overview of the population, where we are and who we are,'' he added.
President Buhari called for support of stakeholders, which include State Governments, Local Government Councils, Traditional and Religious Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, Private Sectors, media, Development Partners, Donor Agencies and the general populace for the successful conduct of the 2023 Census.
"Ordinarily, conducting a population census is a routine national event that is the ultimate responsibility of every national government. Census taking cannot be left to the National Population Commission alone,'' he said.
President Buhari noted that the government would appreciate all support from donors, development partners and the international community in order to ensure that the Commission conducts a census that would be transparent, credible and meet national and international standard.
"Our Administration is convinced that the National Population Commission has the commitment and capacity to deliver to the nation a reliable, credible, acceptable and successful census. We are also satisfied with the deployment of technology by the Commission to ensure the conduct of the first fully digital census in Nigeria as the census methodology will enhance the data quality, inspire the confidence of the Nigerian people and acceptability of the census results.''
President Buhari said the summit will further strengthen collaboration and solicit the cooperation and support of key stakeholders for the successful conduct of the 2023 Census, while appreciating the National Population Commission for organizing the summit and wishing all Nigerians a peaceful and successful conduct of the census.
"The just concluded Trial Census, in which my household was enumerated in my hometown, Daura, Katsina State has renewed our hope and confidence in the capacity of the Commission to deliver the 2023 Census. The outcome of the preparatory activities for the main census is reassuring that the Commission is progressing in the right direction,'' the President noted.
He added that knowing Nigeria's population and using the data to plan for the people and future generations remain a collective duty owed the nation.
"We must all resolve that this duty is satisfactorily carried out in the firm belief that what has joined us together as a nation and our common destiny are far stronger than the negative forces that tend to drive us apart,'' he submitted.
In his remarks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who was represented by the Special Adviser to the President, Dr Habiba Muda Lawal, said the country had a population growth rate of 2.3 percent, and would likely be the third most populated country in the world by 2050.
She said the 2023 Census would be the first fully digital population and housing documentation and the outcome would be useful for planning and budgetary allocations.
Chairman of the Nigerian Governor's Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, John Kayode Fayemi, represented by Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, praised the President for taking the bold step, adding that the figures would help in national and sub-national planning, particularly for education and health care.
Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, said President Buhari had once again proven that that he would leave a formidable legacy for the nation.
"This administration has proven that things can work in this country. We have seen it in the elections, that polls can be held without rigging. And we are happy to see NPC and INEC working together for a better Nigeria.
"We might not see the impact of some of the decisions taken, but certainly in the future we will see it, at least for the first time our homes will now be coded,'' he said.
Chairman of the NPC, Nasir Isa Kwarra, thanked the President for the approval for the 2023 Census in April, after the general elections, assuring that the commission will work hard to make it "credible and acceptable''.
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Our industry operations frequently lead owners to ignore or skirt laws designed to protect employees. A Wage and Hour session, presented by Joe Lordan, an employment law attorney with Lewis, Brisbois, Bigaard and Smith Law Office based in San Francisco, provided a starting point on how to better comply with labor laws and thereby avoid expensive lawsuits and/or punitive actions.
This one hour session could easily be a full day course due to the volume of information and many rules employers could easily find themselves violating without even knowing it.
It should be noted that Lordan only accepts cases from the employer side, representing those who have found themselves in civil or labor court because of a claim filed against them by an employee(s). Lordan warned operators a single complaint by a single employee could trigger a cascade of consequences over several years. Those could include extensive examinations of payroll and employment records for individual employees, and more ominously, a verdict against the employer that could bankrupt a company based on fines and even calculations of interest assessed for incorrect pay amounts.
Employment law issues cover recordkeeping, time keeping, rest breaks, equipment damage, theft, sexual harassment, hostile work environments, discrimination, and misclassification of workers. These topics break down to more specific matters such as overtime pay, travel time, tip management, and even dress codes and requirements. For purposes of this article, we will cover the most common errors committed by operators.
Employees are protected by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. There are also state employment laws which vary among states, but FLSA laws apply to all workers in the U.S. If your company generates sales of more than $500,000 a year and/or two or more people who work under your direction and control, you are an employer and all FLSA rules apply to you and your employees, Lordan said. He noted you should always consult a labor attorney in your state if you need representation. While Lordan specializes in representing limousine companies in California and is considered an expert in FSLA regulations, states may interpret the laws or apply them differently to coincide with state law.
This might come as a shock to many operators. If you are dropping passengers off at an airport who are traveling out of state or picking up passengers arriving at an airport from another state, your business is engaged in interstate commerce and regulated by federal laws beyond just the FSLA. In fact, simply taking an order by phone from an affiliate in another state and agreeing to do the job in your state is considered interstate commerce since a company in one state is engaging with a company in another state in an act of "commerce" or business.
For some reason, our industry seems to run afoul of the law through illegal payroll deductions, although both the employer and the employee might agree to it. The agreement does not make it legal. This is especially true in the area of vehicle damage.
Let's say the chauffeur backs your limousine into a pole at the gas station causing $1,200 worth of damage. Operators tend to ask chauffeurs to pay for the damage they caused. Chauffeurs, often fearful they may lose their jobs, may reluctantly agree to make payments through payroll deduction to cover the damage, but FLSA laws specifically prohibit a deduction that would benefit only the employer or be in the employer's best interest rather than that of the employee. If you provide an employee with a cell phone, a digital tablet or any other piece of work equipment and he damages or loses the item, you may not deduct it from the paycheck.
One of the most common illegal deductions Lordan sees in the industry is a charge for damaged or scraped wheels. It commonly happens in the industry, but it is never acceptable to ask the employee to pay for the damage. The mere request is in fact illegal.
Many employers who have suffered a financial loss caused by an employee may try to use a clause of "gross negligence" which basically says if an employee was willfully negligent and caused damage or loss of an employer's belonging(s), the employee can be charged for it. Such an assertion is nearly impossible to win in court, Lordan said.
You might think, for example, that because your chauffeur hit the pole while backing the limousine and talking on a cell phone, that it qualifies as gross negligence. A judge or jury is unlikely to side with you on this, Lordan said. However, if the chauffeur lined the vehicle up with your building and rammed it in a fit of rage, this would be considered gross negligence but the matter would likely be settled in a criminal or civil action instead of a labor-related trial.
Another common problem that besets operators is failing to pay employees for tasks deemed trivial. Such tasks, no matter how small, qualify for employee pay.
A task as simple as calling in to check for work must be paid if you asked them to do so, Lordan said. The bottom line is anything you ask them to do is compensable or payable. In some cases, even things you don't ask them to do must be paid. Some quick examples include: Pre-trip inspections, making or reviewing maps, prepping vehicles, standing by anywhere, time at the car wash, and even the time it takes them to drive from their house to the office or vice-versa if they are driving a company vehicle.
Even if an employee asks to take a company-owned vehicle home for convenience, the act of driving it as an employee makes it work-related. You might not agree. You might say, "We have always done it this way." But all it takes is one person to file a complaint with the labor board and every chauffeur in your employment will be asked if he ever took a vehicle home and didn't get paid. You will be ordered to pay them for every time they did it, plus penalties and interest.
Speaking of taking vehicles home, are you paying standby time? Unless an employee is completely relieved of duty, they are considered on-the-clock. If a chauffeur takes a vehicle home and is expected to respond to calls for service on a moment's notice, he must be paid for the time he is unable to go anywhere, consume alcohol or otherwise enjoy his private life activities. If the employee has the right to refuse assignments without penalty or disciplinary action, then he is considered completely relieved of duty and does not need to be paid.
The FLSA views the work week as beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday morning and ending at 12 a.m. Saturday night. You can, however, define any workweek you like to coincide with your own payroll processing, but it must be posted on a wall where all employees can see the statement about when the pay period begins and ends and when the paycheck will be issued after the pay period or workweek ends. This is another troublesome area for small operators, who sometimes need to mimic the practices of larger companies with more employees to err on the side of compliance.


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Der Offiziersbund (auch: Offiziersverschwörung) war eine geheime Widerstandsgruppe von Schweizer Offizieren im Zweiten Weltkrieg mit der Zielsetzung, im Falle einer Schweizer Kapitulation nach einem Angriff durch Nazi-Deutschland den bewaffneten Kampf fortzuführen.

Entstehung und Zielsetzung
Unter dem Eindruck der Kapitulation Frankreichs und der mehrdeutig interpretierbaren Radioansprache von Bundespräsident Marcel Pilet-Golaz vom 25. Juni 1940 beschlossen die Hauptleute Alfred Ernst, Hans Hausamann und Max Waibel zusammen mit Korporal August R. Lindt (ein Mitarbeiter im Büro Ha), einen geheimen Bund zu gründen. Dieser setzte sich zum Ziel, dass die Armee auch dann kämpfen solle, wenn der Bundesrat und die Armeeführung kapitulierten. Diese Gremien sollten in einem solchen Fall gefangen gesetzt werden.

Gründungsversammlung und Manifest
An der Gründungsversammlung am 21. Juli 1940 in Luzern nahmen 19 Offiziere und Kpl Lindt teil. Das Manifest forderte den unbedingten bewaffneten Widerstand und die Erneuerung der Schweiz, die auf folgenden Grundgedanken beruhen soll: soldatische Kameradschaft und Disziplin, föderatives Prinzip, unbedingte Achtung vor Einzelpersönlichkeit und Familie sowie Ablehnung der Idee des totalen Staates. Zwei Offiziere unterschrieben das Manifest nicht: der Nachrichtenoffizier der 5. Division, welcher im Auftrag seines Stabschefs als Beobachter an die Versammlung gesandt worden war, und ein Hauptmann, der sich in einem Gewissenskonflikt zu seinem Vorgesetzten Gustav Däniker sah.

Die Verabschiedung des Manifestes war nicht der einzige Punkt an der Versammlung in Luzern. Zur Auslösung des Ernstfalls wurde das Stichwort «Nidwalden» festgelegt. Die teilnehmenden Offiziere sollten dafür in ihren Kommandobereichen entsprechende Vorkehrungen treffen und weitere Vertrauensleute miteinbeziehen.

Aufdeckung und weiterer Verlauf
Am 29. Juli verschickte Alfred Ernst per Kurier Einladungen für eine weitere Zusammenkunft, geplant für den 4. August, an einen ausgewählten Kreis von Stabsoffizieren. Einer der Adressaten, der Nachrichtenchef des 4. Armeekorps, war urlaubshalber abwesend. Da die Nachricht nicht signiert war, wurde sie an seinen Stellvertreter weitergeleitet. Da nicht klar war, ob es sich um eine mit dem Armeeoberkommando abgestimmte Aktion handelte oder nicht, wurde der Vorgang im weiteren Verlauf dem Oberauditorat übergeben, autorisiert von General Guisan. Der militärische Untersuchungsrichter ermittelte zunächst in Richtung einer verschwörerischen, defätistischen Organisation und Hochverrat.

Aufgrund der Vorermittlungen wurden am 3. August die Offiziere Alfred Ernst, Hans Hausamann und Max Waibel unter Arrest gesetzt und ihrer Funktionen mit sofortiger Wirkung enthoben. Dem Mitarbeiter von Hausamann, Korporal August R. Lindt, gelang es, den Politiker Hans Oprecht über die Verhaftungen zu kontaktieren und ihn über die Zielsetzungen der Verschwörung zu orientieren. Die Kontakte von Oprecht führten zu einer breit abgestützten, über Parteigrenzen hinweg führenden Sympathie für die Offiziere. Auch der Generalstabschef Jakob Huber unterstützte die Absichten der Offiziere. General Guisan reduzierte das vom Oberauditor geforderte Strafmass und verurteilte die Offiziere schliesslich mit Disziplinarstrafen von drei bis 15 Tagen «scharfer Arrest». Die übrigen Beteiligten erhielten einen schriftlichen Verweis. Insgesamt wurde gegen 32 Armeeangehörige ermittelt. Die genaue Anzahl der Beteiligten ist nicht mehr eruierbar, da Korporal Lindt das Mitgliederverzeichnis kurz vor seiner Verhaftung vernichtete. Alle verurteilten Offiziere wurden wieder in ihre ursprünglichen Funktionen eingesetzt. Einige von ihnen erhielten, auf ausdrücklichen Wunsch von Guisan, direkten Zugang zu ihm.

Rezeption
Eine abschliessende Beurteilung, ob es sich um eine verschwörerische, für einen Staatsstreich geeignete Organisation handelte, ist gemäss dem Historiker Willi Gautschi nicht mehr schlüssig feststellbar. Im Kontext der damaligen Zeit weist Gautschi darauf hin, dass die Idee der involvierten Offiziere einem breit abgestützten Konsens von Politik und Öffentlichkeit entsprach, der im Gegensatz zu den Bemühungen von Ulrich Wille junior und Gustav Däniker stand. Unbestritten ist, dass die massgeblichen Offiziere sich in die legalen Gruppen und Bewegungen wie Gotthardbund und Aktion Nationaler Widerstand einbringen konnten, z. B. Walter Allgöwer und Gerhart Schürch. Ebenso war ihnen durch ihr Engagement im Offiziersbund die militärische Karriere nicht verwehrt. Alfred Ernst wurde später Korpskommandant des 2. Armeekorps.

Literatur
 Willi Gautschi: General Henri Guisan. Die schweizerische Armeeführung im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Verlag Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Zürich 1994, 4., durchgesehene Auflage, ISBN 3-85823-516-4.
 Titus J. Meier: Schweizerische Widerstandsvorbereitungen für den Besetzungsfall (1940–1990). Lizentiatsarbeit, Universität Zürich 2010, Förderpreis SVMM (Schweizerische Vereinigung für Militärgeschichte und Militärwissenschaft) 2011.
 Werner Rings: Schweiz im Krieg: 1933-1945. Verlag Chronos, Zürich 1997, 9., erweiterte Auflage, ISBN 3-905312-33-6.
 Edgar Bonjour: Geschichte der schweizerischen Neutralität. Band IV. Verlag Helbing & Lichtenhahn, Basel 1971.

Weblinks

 Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda and Security Studies.

Einzelnachweise

Verteidigungspolitik (Schweiz)
Schweizerische Politikgeschichte
Schweizerische Militärgeschichte
Schweiz im Zweiten Weltkrieg
Schweizerische Geschichte (20. Jahrhundert)

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Artists » Fernand Louis Gottlob
Fernand-Louis Gottlob was a French graphic artist whose caricatures appeared in many humorous magazines.
He was born in Paris in 1873 He was a student of Jobbe-Duval, Laporte and G. Fuchs. He worked as a portraitist, graphic artist, and book illustrator during the period of the Belle Epoque.
In 1891 he began to exhibit at the official Salons and by 1897 he worked as a caricaturist for illustrated papers in Paris, including "Le Rire", "Sourire", and "Le Journal Amusant".
In addition to portraits he painted cityscapes of Paris and landscapes of Normandy and Brittany. His work was first published in L'Assiette au Beurre in the second issue, on 11 April 1901.
He became a member of the Cornet Society in 1904, and between then and his death in 1931 designed twelve menus for the society.
He also illustrated La Flagellation Passionelle with some very interesting spanking illustration.


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The Taiwanese capital held its annual LGBT Pride parade on Sunday, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The parade in Taipei has drawn tens of thousands of people in the past, but participant numbers Sunday were reduced by both virus concerns and heavy rain. Taiwan's Central News Agency said that over 1,000 attended. Those who did take part said it was a testament both to Taiwan´s ability to contain the pandemic and its commitment to rights for people of all sexual orientations. Taiwan is the only place in Asia where same-sex marriage is legal, and its liberal political system has long promoted human rights, free speech and freedom of assembly.
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