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Social Security Numbers on campus cards: Many programs are eliminating them to curb identity theft
CampusIDNews Staff || Feb 01, 2003 || Card Issuance, Library
With identity theft becoming an increasingly common and well-publicized crime, more and more campuses are opting to remove the Social Security Number (SSN) from the student ID card. A great deal of controversy has long surrounded the use of the nine-digit number for uses other than its original intent, the identification of an individual's account within the Social Security Administration.
But this controversy came only after the number became the de facto identifier for a myriad of uses–from other government agency ID to local video rental accounts. During this process, many campuses began to utilize the SSN as the student ID number in the administrative systems and on the student ID cards.
Though many dissenting opinions can be heard at conferences and in publications, it seems that there is no federal law prohibiting the use of the SSN for any of these purposes. In fact, federal law states that, "it shall be unlawful for any Federal, State, or local government agency to deny any individual any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law because of such individual's refusal to disclose his Social Security account number."
This suggests that it is not unlawful to use the number but it would be unlawful to deny service to individual refusing to provide the number. Campuses, it would seem, can legally utilize the SSN but should be prepared to offer an alternative should a student object.
But are there other regulations that would prevent the SSN's use? Many point to FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act also known as the Buckley Amendment, as the restricting document. According to the Department of Education's Family Policy Compliance Office, the agency charged with oversight of FERPA, "the use of the SSN as the ID number would not violate FERPA because the student has the option of whether or not to use the card for nonessential university business."
It seems that there is no legal reason to eliminate the Social Security Number from use as the student identifier or on the student ID card under federal law. But that may be changing. Last month, Senator Diane Feinstien of California and Judd Gregg of New Hampshire introduced a bill called the Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act. If it passes into law it would outlaw the use of SSNs from many government applications. It is not known how these restrictions might impact colleges and universities.
While there is no federal mandate against SSN use by campus card programs, there are some state restrictions. At a FERPA review conference sponsored by the National Center for Higher Education in 1999, it was reported that already more than 15 states had provisions restricting the use of SSNs. Others have followed.
Just this year, a law went into effect in California that—among other privacy protections—made it illegal for businesses to print SSNs on ID cards. Senator Debra Bowen has introducedanother bill that would extend this restriction from businesses to public agencies and colleges.
Even without legal restrictions, many campus administrators have found reasons to eliminate the SSN. Many others are still coming to this conclusion. Already this year, a number of major institutions have embarked on an effort to reissue cards to the entire cardholder population—each with a primary goal being the elimination the SSN.
On the West Coast, the University of Oregon is replacing all campus cards and is reissuing a new, unique nine-digit number to replace SSN. Each number will begin with 950 a prefix–a prefix that has never been assigned by the Social Security Administration. Students are encouraged to come to the card office to get the new ID while all new students are issued under the new numbering scheme. According to the university's Project Manager Jim Bohle, "we have designed an orderly process to attempt to reissue the more than 20,000 UO cards beginning with faculty, staff, first-time students, and replacement cards" The remainder of the students can come in any time to request a new card and Mr. Bohle adds that a proactive campaign to encourage all students to get recarded will begin in the Fall. (Read more about the University of Oregon's recarding effort in the accompanying story.)
When asked the primary motivator behind the change, Mr. Bohle does not hesitate, "certainly the protection of individual privacy and the prevention of identity theft. We want to very sensitive to the privacy and the identity theft issues."
Similar changes are underway at both Georgia Tech and the University of Florida. The BuzzCard office at Georgia Tech will begin the transition on March 1, 2003. The university's SCT Banner system will generate the new random 9-digit numbers and assign them to cardholders. The University of Florida is moving to an 8-digit identifier in all campus systems, so the Gator 1 Card office had no choice but to remove the SSN from the card in favor of the new number. According to Dave Looney, Senior Systems Programmer for the University, "we are averaging 2000 cards per day and expect to be complete with the reissuance by April 1, 2003."
So the question remains somewhat unanswered. If you use the SSN on your campus ID card should you remove it? That is a question not for CR80News or for your card office to answer, but rather for your registrar, admissions office, and university attorneys. It seems clear that with the rising problem of identity theft and the increasing pace of legislation aimed at its prevention, it is likely not a question of "if" but "when." And even without legal pressure, it seems that many schools like Oregon, Georgia Tech, and Florida will conclude that a proactive approach is the right approach to serve our students and protect our faculty and staff.
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Take away the violence, that thank goodness in later life he did, and you had a larger than life Aussie character who knew he'd lost so much through crime saying only recently "get out of it, get out of it now while you still got a dream".
I don't know how much of Chopper was accurately depicted in the movie based on him, but I never fail to laugh at this one line and the way Eric Bana repeatedly says "neville effing bartos" in later scenes. Maybe it's my warped aussie sense of humour, honed through years of quick wit (if by wit you mean insults directed mainly at my try-hard-posh grandmother) from my own fairly gritty great uncle Neville.


In my previous post I mentioned a tour we took of Letterpress Distilling and the great limoncello that they make by hand. They challenged us to create a recipe using their limoncello. Their favorites will be served at their 3rd anniversary party. I thought I'd do a play on lemon thyme and use Limoncello for both the marinade and the sauce for the plated chicken. I thought it turned out very well. If you can't find a good limoncello you can substitute vodka and lemon juice. I used chicken breasts for this recipe but you may use thighs which are more forgiving if overcooked. I served it over a bed of eggplant and onions stir fry mixed with quinoa.
Add marinade ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
Add cooking oil to a skillet and set to medium high heat.
When pan is hot, add chicken, and set aside the marinade. Cook chicken on each side for approximately 5 minutes or until well browned.
Place chicken on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and into preheated oven. Check temperature of chicken every 5 minutes until chicken reaches 165 degrees, approximately 10-15 minutes.
While chicken is in the oven, add corn starch to chicken stock in a small bowl and stir until combined.
Deglaze the skillet with the left over marinade and simmer at medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add lemon juice and chicken stock/corn starch mixture and stir frequently until chicken is done.
When chicken is done, remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm until ready to serve.
Add butter to sauce and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
If using thighs you can add chicken to the sauce pan and serve when ready or plate the chicken with sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.


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When some people pass away, their contribution to the world is done. Jake's has just begun.
Jake passed away from brain cancer, with a rare genetic disorder on January 21st, 2018. He was 7 years old. Here is a little about him, his fight, and his contributions.
Jake made everyone smile, no matter what kind of day they were having.
He had an 'old soul' and was important to him to follow the rules and always do the right thing. His sweet, charming personality paired with his courage, strength, and bravery, captured the hearts of everyone around him. Our entire community of Howell, NJ rallied around Jake and fed off his positive attitude. No matter what was thrown Jake's way, he always had a smile on his face, and would live by the motto "Focus on the Good Stuff". Jake became an honorary Howell, Police Officer, which prompted all 84 Howell Policemen and women to attend his funeral, along with honor guard, watching over his casket for the entire two-day viewing. To understand what it means to #belikejake, we need to go back to 2012.
Following surgery, Jake recovered well and went through 14 rounds of intensive chemotherapy, and 28 rounds of radiation, spread over a years' time, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He went into every treatment with a smile and made the most of his traitorous situation. He handled everything that toxic medication threw at him, like a champ. The 2 am trips to the hospital because of high-grade fevers, the mouth sores so bad he couldn't swallow water, the flu-like symptoms, and so on. Jake had a port, which meant multiple times per week he was getting needles put into his chest. Children like Jake go thru hell, in hopes they will survive. Jake's positive attitude and the fight he put up during all of his treatments were inspiring to other children and adults. The nausea, vomiting, pain, hair loss and blood transfusions were no match for "The Tank".
Jake was diagnosed with a brain tumor, that had a rare genetic disorder in August of 2012. Jake was 2 years old. He underwent 7-hour brain surgery to remove the kiwi size tumor. That's when he got the nickname Jake "The Tank". Most people don't open their eyes or speak for days after such an invasive surgery, but as Jake was being wheeled from the O.R. to his recovery room, he opened his eyes and said to his surgeon "I want pancakes and juice". At that moment, Jake Honig became Jake "The Tank".
Jake then spent 3 ½ years in remission, cancer-free.
During that time, we built many family memories. We went on vacations together and tried to live as 'normal' life as possible. Jake and his sister Gianna became extremely close. One of Jake's fondest memories is when we all met Golden State Warriors All-Star Steph Curry. Jake excelled in school, sports and social activities. During Jake's time in remission, he built so many strong friendships with kids and adults. Throughout the 3 ½ years, we tried to soak up as much of Jake as possible knowing that the possibility of his cancer returning was very real.
Jake's treatment remained at CHOP and a few days after this discovery, he had his 2nd brain surgery. To capture how courageous Jake was, we would like to point out, he declined a stretcher into the O.R. He wanted to walk into his brain surgery himself, and as he walked into the intimidating O.R. and saw a dozen medical professionals, bright lighting, and odd-looking machines and tools, he got up on his operating table and said "Make Me Good Again". He recovered well from 6-hour brain surgery. He then went back on multiple rounds of chemotherapy, plus an additional 33 rounds of radiation. He spent his summer of 2017 on intense medication and traveling back and forth to radiation, daily. Jake finished radiation in August 2017 and had his first MRI in November 2017. At this MRI, we were informed his brain tumor had returned, and other tumors had spread to multiple areas of his brain. Jake was placed on one last chemotherapy, in hopes to slow down the progression of this disease in his brain and hopefully allow us to spend quality time as a family. One month later, in December 2017 Jake told us the sides of his stomach hurt. We brought him in for an MRI and we were informed his cancer had spread down his spine. He now had multiple tumors in his brain, down his spine, in his lower back, and probably other areas. We chose to take him home, and keep him as comfortable as possible. We were told, Jake is going to die. We were given the option for him to pass away in the hospital, or take him home, under the care of our local hospice.
During Jake's 4-year routine MRI scan, in April 2017 we found out his brain tumor had returned.
Same size, same location as 4 years prior.
We deployed Medical Marijuana in November 2017, and it was the most comforting medication Jake was on. It proved to be even more comforting than we ever would have imagined, especially as Jake's disease progressed from November, until his final days in January 2018. We were sent home on hospice with 6 medications to treat nausea, vomiting, pain, agitation, & sleep. These medications were barely efficacious and would bring on unimaginable side effects. When Jake was on these medications, he still couldn't eat without vomiting, he couldn't drink water, he didn't want to get out of his bed, he couldn't sleep, and he was in pain. When we administered medical marijuana, Jake was a completely different person. Within 20 mins, he would stand up, he would eat, the vomiting would subside, his mood was energized, he slept and his agitation would disappear. For Jake's first 4 weeks home on hospice, the only medication he was on, was marijuana. We were able to eliminate the 6 pharmaceuticals, which were given 2-3x daily and often times would make Jake feel worse. When Jake was on cannabis, he became euphoric, happy, hungry, energized, and painless. Marijuana wasn't life-saving, but it was life-altering, for Jake and for us as a family. Cannabis kept Jake comfortable and allowed him to pass with dignity.
Jake passed away painless and peaceful, in his bed on January 21st, 2018. Jake started making an impact immediately. Two days after he passed, Jake donated his entire brain and spine to CHOP research, so that researchers can learn about his tumor type, and help find a cure for other children. This is crucial to pediatric brain cancer research because of how rare Jake's tumor is. There have only been a handful of patients with Jake's tumor type, so a lot needs to be learned. Without physically studying these aggressive tumors, progress just can't be made. Jake made the ultimate sacrifice, and we hope that because of his donation, doctors can formulate a better treatment plan so that other children won't have to suffer.
Tens of thousands of dollars were raised in Jake's memory for various pediatric cancer organizations.
These include funds that went directly to brain cancer research, to families who are in financial trouble due to childhood cancer, to families that need a vacation and a break from dealing with cancer and many more. Jake affected so many people's lives, and their hearts, that they felt to the need to take action. Although we would want nothing more than to have Jake physically here with us, the next best thing is for progress to be made, in his memory.
Because of how loved he was (and is), his passing drew a lot of attention in our town, and state. We were very vocal about how amazing medical marijuana was for him, and we also shared suggested improvements, that would make the program even better. This information got the attention of New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy. Two days after Jake's passing, Governor Murphy signed an executive order that requires the Department of Health to examine all aspects of our state medical marijuana program and make suggestions on how to improve our program. Our family was invited to the Governor's office to witness the signing. This caught much attention from the NJ/NY news media. Additionally, a bill has been submitted to our state committee in Jake's name. On July 2nd, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law. 'Jake Honig's Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act' immediately impacted patients all across New Jersey. Among many advancements and improvements, one of the most impactful changes is that patients with a terminal illness can receive an unlimited amount of medical cannabis. Previously, patients such as Jake were only allowed 2oz, which oftentimes is not enough medicine to be kept comfortable. Medical marijuana will now be treated like any other medication these patients are on and is uncapped. Other patients with life-altering conditions, can now receive double the amount, than the cap set previously. The cost is reduced, home delivery is now available and additional caretakers can obtain the medicine for patients. Known as 'Jake Honig's Law' for short, this is one of the most patient-friendly and sustainable medical marijuana laws in the country. Articles and additional information about how this law impacts patients, can be found here
We are committed to sharing Jake's story so that other patients can benefit. Unfortunately, the changes won't benefit Jake, but Jake always put others first. There is no doubt in our minds that he is looking down at the wonderful progress being made on so many levels, and it brings a smile to his face and two thumbs up!
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El terremoto de las Islas Andreanof de 1957 fue un terremoto ocurrido a las 14:22 (UTC) del 9 de marzo de 1957, con magnitud de 8.6 Mw, cuyo epicentro fue en . Causó daños en las Islas Aleutianas y Hawái, e incluso provocó un tsunami. No hubo víctimas mortales allí pero si hubo 4 muertes en total en las costas de Chile 25 horas después en la localidad de El Tabo(3) y un buzo en el Norte de Chile.

El terremoto causó daños estructurales en las islas Adak y Umnak. También provocó la erupción del volcán Vsevidof. También causó un tsunami que alcanzó una altura de 16 metros y causó alrededor de $5,000,000 en daños en Hawái, destruyendo dos aldeas en Oahu, y dos puentes en la región de las islas Aleutianas.

Al año 2009 sigue siendo el cuarto mayor sismo en magnitud en los Estados Unidos.

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Historia de Alaska


The December vacation is here with us and the Christmas holidays are fast approaching. Christmas holiday is one of the most uniting holidays in the calendar of any country. In fact, it is the most celebrated holiday in the whole world. During this special vacation, there are lots of things that do happen.
Apart from the celebrations associated with the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, it is one of the best days for the family reunion and bonding. Due to the need for bonding with your dad, what to get dad for Christmas has been your concern. There are lots of things that you can get dad and that should not worry you any more.
There are several reasons why you carefully need to choose on what to get dad for Christmas. As mentioned earlier, the first reason why you need to do this is for bonding reasons. As a father and a son or daughter, such small such small presents, and gifts makes one another feel loved and appreciated.
Probably, there is a reconciliation meeting during this coming Christmas. A gift will have an important role in the bonding. The aging condition or daddy's deteriorating health condition or his hobbies will also determine if and what to get dad for Christmas.
What one daddy would love is not what another daddy would love. In addition, what dad would love during the thanksgiving holiday or during Halloween may not be loved by the same dad if given during Christmas celebration. May not be loved by the same dad if given during Christmas celebration.
You, therefore, need to know the tastes and preferences of dad before going out to buy him a Christmas gift. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be able to clearly know what to get dad for Christmas.
Getting him, gifts that will enable him accomplish most of the home and farm chores will do him lots of good.
ALERT STAMPING & MFG 8040T-PS Heavy Duty Retractable Cord Reel, Grey is the perfect answer to such Dad. This product goes for an average of $100. It has a knob that locks the cord that pulls out of the reel.
It also winds up automatically and has a reel that can easily be hanged on the walls when the foot is not being used.average of $$$. It has a knob that locks the cord that pulls out of the reel. It also winds up automatically and has a reel that can easily be hanged on the walls when the foot is not being used.
You Have A Greeky Dad?
You have been wondering on what to get dad for Christmas. Then you should search no more.
Celestron NexStar 4 SE Telescope that goes for an average of $$$ will be the perfect gift for him. He can use this to enjoy the galaxy whenever he wishes like since it is attributed with brightening the celestial objects and aligning them for the easy observance.galaxy whenever he wishes like since it is attributed with brightening the celestial objects and aligning them for the easy observance.
Weston French Fry Cutter can easily be found on Amazon. This French fry cutter easily cuts potatoes into 3/8" fries and can be disassembled to enhance for easy cleaning.
Another best gift you can bring dad is the Leatherman Wave Black Oxide Finish Multi Tool with Nylon MOLLE Sheath, 830246. This goes for about $$$ and is stainless with a wood/metal diamond coated file. It has a pair of scissors, regular pliers, wire cutter and a bottle opener among others.
Canon EOS Rebel T5 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens is exactly what to get dad for Christmas. It goes for an average of $$$ having Wi-Fi, SD card slot, 1080p HD recording, 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor together with up to three frames/sec shooting and others.
Your Dad Happens To Be An Avid Golf Enthusiast.
Are You Still Wondering On What To Get Dad For Christmas?
The motorized golf cart that goes for an average of $$$ will be the perfect gift for him. He will enjoy going to exercise without the need of dragging his bag around.dragging his bag around.
Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe will be a perfect companion when on outdoors.
This is a 100% cotton velvet jacket that has decorative tassels and can only be dry-cleaned. It is satin lined and has hand-stitched quilting. The jacket goes for $$$ and is not meant for smokers only but for all.The jacket goes for $$$ and is not meant for smokers only but for all.
Are You Still Wondering On What To Get A Movie-Loving Dad For Christmas?
Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Apple devices, White - Wired costing $$$ is best for An Audiophiles for Dad.
When you want to know about what to get dad for Christmas, the secret is simple. First of all, try to understand his tastes then go ahead to ascertain that which he doesn't have. If you have frequently heard him admire a given product, this is the best product for you to get him and Christmas is the best opportunity for you to do so.


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Enhanced pulmonary response to inhaled endotoxin in pregnant rats.
Huffman LJ; Prugh DJ; Brumbaugh K; Frazer DG; Reynolds JS; Goldsmith WT
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2003 Apr; 167(7):A973
http://www.atsjournals.org/toc/ajrccm/167/7
Evidence suggests that pregnant animals are more sensitive than non-pregnant animals to the systemic administration of endotoxin. In this study, we assessed whether an enhanced sensitivity of the pulmonary system to aerosolized endotoxin might exist during pregnancy. Pregnant rats (17 days gestation) or age-matched virgin rats were exposed to air or endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide; 126,000 +/- 21,000 EU/cubic meter) by inhalation for 3 hours and pulmonary inflammatory responses were evaluated. Breathing rates, tidal volumes, minute ventilation, and serum corticosterone levels were measured. In vitro experiments were performed to determine the effects of endotoxin on the release of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species and cytokines by alveolar macrophages (AMs) from virgin or pregnant rats. At 18 hours following endotoxin, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) lactate dehydrogenase activities in pregnant rats were 15-fold greater than those in virgin rats. BAL polymorphonuclear leukocyte numbers were also two-fold greater in pregnant rats than virgins following the inhalation of endotoxin. These results indicate that an increased pulmonary inflammatory response to endotoxin occurs during pregnancy in rats. Additional findings suggest that these pregnancy-linked pulmonary responses to endotoxin cannot be explained by changes in the inhaled dose of endotoxin, differences in corticosterone levels or alterations in the response of AMs to endotoxin. To our knowledge this is the first study which .has evaluated pulmonary responses to inhaled endotoxin during pregnancy. Our finding that pregnancy is associated with an increased sensitivity of the pulmonary system to endotoxin raises the possibility that there is a generalized enhancement of pulmonary responses to inhaled toxic agents during pregnancy.
Laboratory-animals; Animal-studies; Animals; Endotoxins; Aerosols; In-vitro-studies; Alveolar-cells; Leukocytes; Inhalants; Inhalation-studies; Toxins; Pulmonary-system-disorders; Reproductive-effects; Reproductive-hazards
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Disease and Injury: Fertility and Pregnancy Abnormalities
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2003 International Conference, The American Thoracic Society, Seattle, WA, May 16-21, 2003
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A 70 year old female was referred for a rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after she was thrombolysed for a lateral ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). She was commenced on ionotropes for hypotension. A coronary angiogram revealed an occluded circumflex distally. The degree of hypotension was out of keeping with the region of infarct and therefore a left ventriculogram was performed which demonstrated a ventricular septal rupture. In patients with a STEMI a quick physical exam should proceed cardiac catheterisation to rule out any pathological murmurs. A mechanical problem should be suspected in STEMI patients where the degree of shock is out of keeping with the infarct.


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4 Louisiana businessmen charged in Chris Epps' corruption case
Four Louisiana businessmen have been charged with bribing former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps.
4 Louisiana businessmen charged in Chris Epps' corruption case Four Louisiana businessmen have been charged with bribing former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps. Check out this story on clarionledger.com: https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2018/10/04/chris-epps-corruption-case-4-la-businessmen-charged-bribery/1524892002/
Jimmie E. Gates, Mississippi Clarion Ledger Published 3:24 p.m. CT Oct. 4, 2018 | Updated 10:39 a.m. CT Oct. 5, 2018
In this 2016 photo, former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps walks to the federal courthouse in Jackson, Miss.(Photo: Rogelio V. Solis, AP)
Four Louisiana businessmen have been indicted and arrested on charges of conspiracy, paying bribes and attempting to pay bribes to former Mississippi Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps and Kemper County Sheriff James Moore.
The four are identified as Michael LeBlanc Sr., 70, of Baton Rouge; Michael LeBlanc Jr., 40, of Prairieville; Tawasky L. Ventroy, 59, of Opelousas; and Jacque B. Jackson, 50, of Laplace.
Between 2012 and 2015, the four allegedly conspired to pay bribes to Epps and Moore. Moore assisted the FBI and the U.S. attorney's office and was never a subject of the investigation, according to U.S. Attorney Michael Hurst of the Southern District of Mississippi.
In a news release announcing the indictments, Hurst thanked the Kemper County sheriff for "coming forward and working with us to catch those who violate our corruption laws."
Moore couldn't be reached for comment Thursday.
Epps, 56, who served 12 years as corrections commissioner, was accused of taking at least $1.4 million in bribes and kickbacks to steer more than $800 million worth of state prison contracts. He pleaded guilty in February 2015 to bribery and filing a false income tax return.
He was sentenced last year to almost 20 years in federal prison.
"This is not a simple crime," U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate said in sentencing Epps. "This is the largest graft operation in the state of Mississippi, definitely the largest I have seen. Mr. Epps betrayed the state of Mississippi."
Epps' attorney, John Colette, said during his client's sentencing hearing that Epps had been cooperating with the government since a June 24, 2014, meeting with the FBI, about five months before the initial 49-count indictment against him and Rankin County businessman Cecil McCrory was unsealed and made public.
In addition to Epps, others charged prior to the latest indictments were former legislator Cecil McCrory; former state Sen. Irb Benjamin of Madison; Teresa Malone, the wife of former lawmaker and former House Corrections Chairman Bennett Malone; Texas businessman Mark Longoria; Dr. Carl Reddix; business and government consultant Robert Simmons; former MDOC insurance broker Guy E. "Butch" Evans; and prison consultant Sam Waggoner.
They all have pleaded guilty. Only Malone is awaiting sentencing.
FBI Special Agent Ty Breedlove testified in court Epps was one of the best sources he has ever had, giving him a grade of 10 out of 10 for cooperation.
Colette and Assistant U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca said then that Epps' cooperation could lead to charges against six or seven others, including some out-of-state individuals.
According to the indictment against the Louisiana businessmen, LeBlanc Sr., LeBlanc Jr., Ventroy and Jackson were associated with Brothers Commissary Services and American Phone Systems, both located in Louisiana but operating in Mississippi.
The indictment states that LeBlanc Sr. allegedly used corrupt means in an attempt to secure lucrative jail and detention facility contracts for commissary and other services throughout Mississippi. Ventroy worked for LeBlanc Sr. to help secure the contracts.
According to the indictment: On or about Oct. 20, 2014, LeBlanc Sr. called Epps to confirm Ventroy would be meeting with Epps. On or about Oct. 21, 2014, Ventroy brought a $2,000 cash bribe or gratuity to Epps. LeBlanc Sr. and Ventroy also agreed to give something of value of $5,000 or more with the intent to influence Epps for awarding and retaining the contracts for LeBlanc Sr.'s company for inmate commissary services.
The indictment alleges LeBlanc Jr. used corrupt means in an attempt to secure lucrative jail contracts for commissary and inmate telephone services with the Kemper County Regional Correctional Facility and elsewhere. Jackson allegedly worked for LeBlanc Jr. to help secure the contracts.
The indictment also says that on or about Dec. 8, 2014, LeBlanc Jr. obtained $2,000 in casino chips at a Biloxi casino. LeBlanc Jr. provided a minimum of four $500 chips to Jackson. Jackson gave Sheriff Moore $2,000 in casino chips in the men's restroom of the casino because the inside of the restroom was not covered by casino surveillance cameras. LeBlanc Jr. and Jackson also agreed to give something of value of $5,000 or more with the intent to influence Moore for awarding and retaining the contracts for LeBlanc Jr.'s company for inmate telephone and commissary services at the Kemper County Regional Correctional Facility.
LeBlanc Sr., LeBlanc Jr., Ventroy and Jackson appeared Thursday in federal court in Louisiana where they were arrested. Each will appear for their arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda R. Anderson in Jackson on Oct. 16.
LeBlanc Sr. and Ventroy are charged in counts 1 and 2, which carry a maximum sentence of imprisonment of five years and 10 years each, respectively. LeBlanc Jr. and Jackson are charged in counts 1 and 3, which also carries a maximum sentence of imprisonment of five years and 10 years each, respectively. Each count carries a fine of up to $250,000 and up to three years of supervised release.
More: Another company settles in Epps' bribery case
More: Epps serving time at ex-WW2 detention camp
Contact Jimmie E. Gates at 601-961-7212 or jgates@gannett.com. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
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The CEM Advisory Board was established in 2000 to allow stakeholders a role in CEM development. Board members are drawn from schools, colleges and other organisations that use CEM's monitoring systems. Most members are chosen by election, with the remainder co-opted to help ensure that the Board represents a cross-section of stakeholders and we meet twice a year. These meetings are an opportunity for Board members to ask questions of CEM's senior management, to help make sure the Centre is abreast of current educational issues, and to give advice about future developments.
The Advisory Board also sends a representative to sit on the CEM Oversight Group meetings held at Durham University, giving the Advisory Board a voice in the governance of the Centre.
The Research Advisory Board was established in 2013 to offer advice on the methodology underpinning CEM's monitoring systems, assessments and research. This group of leading international academics has significant educational and psychological evaluation expertise and will meet annually.


Learn timeless techniques to create flavorful French dishes –– no passport required!
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Environmental Skepticism in Scientific Community
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The concept of science has always been considered detached and objective, representing the ultimate truth for the global community disregarding the ethnical, cultural, linguistic or geographical differences. Science reflects the laws of physics, nature and space that affect the human activity and exist without the possibility of human interference with them. However, the modern trends in the interpretation of scientific facts show that the humanity has adopted a range of diverse attitudes and interpretations of objective natural tendencies that affect the overall understanding of natural phenomena and shape the human activities accordingly.
Science has become a detached, theoretical basis for practical interpretations that are at times unable to reflect the genuine state of affairs in the world, which makes it extremely hard to identify the true evidence of some phenomena, and to assess their genuine significance for the humanity.
One of such cases is the environmental debate taking place for several decades and coming to the forefront of discussions about the future of the Earth and life on it. The whole realm of environmental problems has been brought into the focus of human attention only about 10 years ago, and since then the scientific thought has divided into environmentalism and environmental skepticism, which shows the disparities even among theorists, let alone average citizens who have no expert knowledge to produce any first-hand judgments. The most widely spread viewpoint used to be the recognized negative impact of the human activity on the environment and natural equilibrium on the Earth.
There were several major dramatic effects outlined by ecologists, environmentalists, biologists and specialists from other related sciences. The attitude to those problems from the cautious point requiring action and preservation as well as from the skeptical point of view will be considered here as the examples of scientific objectivity and variability according to the situational context of discussion (American consumers lead the world in environmental skepticism).
There are seven severest environmental problems recognized by the scientific community all over the world. They are summarized in the article of Rogers as follows: animal extinction, the ocean dead zones, collapsing fish stock, destruction of the rainforest, polar sea ice loss, CO2 levels in the atmosphere, and population explosion (Rogers). The dramatic impact of those phenomena is far-reaching, and the ecological crisis is projected for the 21st century in case of neglect to the named issues.
For example, the animal extinction is inevitably leading to the changes in the Earth's food chain, which may result in the further extinction of other species being consumed for food by predators left without those species they were traditionally fed by. In addition, the animal and plant extinction leads to another key drama: loss of natural diversity and uniqueness of the planet, which also shows the natural degradation caused by human beings. Collapsing of the fish stock may also be referred to the same category because it directly results from the human activity, namely the neglect to permissible tempos of fishing (Rogers).
However, the environmental skeptics may treat such degrading tendencies as a natural trend resulting from the depletion of all natural resources of the Earth not connected with the human activity, but only partly relating to it. As formulated by Jacques, Dunlap and Freeman, the key tool of skeptics is rejection of scientific literature and dismissal of scientific evidence of environmental problems (Jacques, Dunlap, and Freeman 350).
The focus on species extinction therefore does not obtain any specific attention of skeptics and does not raise any reasons for caution because of their treatment of that trend as a natural evolutional process on the Earth.
Other problems of a clearly technological nature cannot help leading to conclusions about the human intrusion in the natural processes: they include the emergence and expansion of ocean dead zones that result from lack of oxygen and excess of nitrogen generated from the fertilizers, emissions of plants and factories as well as sewage emitted in the ocean water without observance of ecologically safe regulations (Rogers). The expansion of dead zones has been detected at a very quick pace since 1960s, which makes scientists draw parallels with the advancement of chemical, industrial and agricultural sectors of economy.
Carbon dioxide levels emitted into the atmosphere may also be categorized as the direct consequence of the human activity, since the larger share of this fatally harmful gas leading to the emergence of the greenhouse effect and global warming, is mostly produced by factories and plants, car emissions, the operation of refrigerators present in literally every dwelling on the Earth, as well as usage of deodorants. The evidence is too obvious that it leaves no space for dismissal of the gained scientific facts. Nonetheless, one can see how environmental skeptics have found the way out of that situation as well, disregarding the seemingly strong argumentation.
The debate over carbon dioxide and other industrial gas emissions and their impact on the planet's atmosphere have also been treated by skeptics in a cynical and clearly anti-preservative way. The proponents of ecological cynics state that the accumulation of gases in the atmosphere is nothing more than a logical and natural environmental occurrence that has to be solved by the planet's resources independently of the human intrusion.
The skeptics argue that the Earth has repeatedly implemented its self-cleaning resources in the course of history, supposing that they will be enacted again in the moment of the ecological crisis. The guesses about an ancient civilization that used to exist on the Earth millions of years ago, and its further extinction because of the irreparable harm to the nature only instigate such debates.
The skeptics genuinely believe that as soon as the Earth has no more ability to renew itself with the human presence, there will be a global disaster similar to prehistoric ones to clear the planet from the humanity and give it some time for renewal for some other civilization to come. However, nobody associates him- or herself with the civilization doomed to extinction; in other way the discussion of such a possibility would have never been so detached.
No matter how hard and unpleasant it is, one has to note the increasing skepticism in the most advanced and progressive countries of the world, namely the USA. The biggest minds of the world that can throw their effort on resolving the climatic crisis are more obsessed by the movement towards technological advancement and see the threat to Western technology in the ecological concerns and calls to action (Jacques, Dunlap, and Freeman 353).
In addition, the American nation is seen as one of the most cynical ones in terms of ecology; only 62% of Americans truly believe that the ecological crisis is a reality, and the solution to the problems of the Earth is in their own hands (American consumers lead the world in environmental skepticism).
Ecological products are doubted in terms of their cost-efficiency and positive impact on the Earth's environment; hence the implementation of green technologies is now not only the issue of environmental awareness but of marketing and cost optimization as well. Two out of three American consumers prefer to pay less instead of buying expensive green products, as they do not realize the potential of their contribution to the environmental preservation.
Despite the scientific facts outlined in all public sources, the counter-movement against environmentalism has managed to shape the scientific reality in a way to debate the alarming evidence, which makes it possible to make a conclusion that the objectivity of science may nowadays be contested for the sake of political, economic and other purposes of individuals.
American consumers lead the world in environmental skepticism. Green Gauge Global. 2010. Web.
Jacques, J. Peter, Dunlap, E. Riley, and Freeman, Mark. "The organization of denial: Conservative think tanks and environmental skepticism". Environmental Politics, Volume 17, Issue 3 (2008), pp. 349 – 385. Print.
Rogers, Stephanie. "7 Environmental Problems That Are Worse Than We Thought". Earth First. 2010. Web.
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The famous modern artist Alexander Calder is from a lineage of artists including his father, his mother, and his grandfather. Alexander Stirling Calder (Calder's Father) was a well known sculptor with many large scale projects in his repertoire such as the Swann Memorial Fountain in Philadelphia. This untitled painted plaster sculpture of a stretching woman may have been part of a study for a permanent work or a stand alone sculpture.
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This blog gives you the latest topical news plus some informal comments on them from ShareSoc's directors and other contributors. These are the personal comments of the authors and not necessarily the considered views of ShareSoc. The writers may hold shares in the companies mentioned. You can add your own comments on the blog posts, but note that ShareSoc reserves the right to remove or edit comments where they are inappropriate or defamatory.
Scrapping Share Certificates and Clive Sinclair Obituary
This article represents the views of its author and not necessarily those of ShareSoc
The Government is to push ahead with the scrapping of paper share certificates. An announcement yesterday by Lord Frost included this in a bonfire of regulations which also included plans to scrap driving licences (i.e. making them digital only). The dematerialisation of shares was long ago committed to by an EU directive with no new paper certificates to be issued by 2023 and all existing ones replaced by 2025.
There are many share certificates still held by investors – for example I still hold a few, mainly for VCT companies which I have never bothered to dematerialise. A paper share certificate at least ensures you are on the share register of a company and hence are a "member" with full shareholder rights. A replacement system which ensures you retain those rights rather than shares being held in a stockbroker's nominee system is required but plans for implementation of such a system have been slow in appearing.
See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/brexit-opportunities-regulatory-reforms for the announcement.
Inventor and businessman Sir Clive Sinclair has died at the age of 81. He developed early calculators, digital watches and the ZX81 and Spectrum personal computers. The latter were the first popular home computers in the UK sold at a price almost everyone could afford (less than £100). I fondly remember playing video games on a Spectrum but they were not much use for anything else. The keyboard was a single sheet of rubber and not fit for much at all.
Despite these short-lived commercial impacts, he never developed these businesses into long-term successes and even proceeded to destroy his reputation with the Sinclair C5 electric vehicle.
He provided a very good example of how in Britain we have good technology innovators but not good businessmen who can develop a company and conquer the world with superior sales and marketing.
Sir Clive seemed to always want to move on to new inventions rather than concentrating on making money from existing ones and doing the boring work involved in developing existing products and markets. Therefore in essence a flawed personality in many ways.
Roger Lawson (Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogerWLawson )
Post Date: September 17, 2021
Urmila Chokshi says:
I still hold share certificates. Hope you will keep people upto date
Mark Bentley says:
28th September 2021 at 10:54 am
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Clothes that require gentle care need to be washed on delicate or the hand wash cycle of your washing machine.
Turn your jeans/pants/shorts inside out or those garments that have lace, bows, sequins, ties or designs on them.
Hang dry your delicate clothes.
Separate your delicate clothes; for example all whites together and dark's wash alone.
So the next time you wash your jeans, bras, silk shirts or favorite sweaters keep these tips in mind so your clothes will continue to look as Fabulous as you!!
How to pack your style in one suitcase?
With so many of us traveling this summer it's not always easy to know what to pack! Most of ladies like to pack our whole closet into one suitcase, which is no "bueno". That can leave us feeling unsure as to what outfits we brought or did we bring enough? If you're anything like me, all my accessories need to coordinate with my outfits, clutches are a must; and my outfits still need to exude my style! This task can be stressful, but if you use my Travel Styling services, you'll leave home feeling comfortable, confident and stylish!
Have an idea of what activities are being scheduled so you can plan your outfits accordingly.
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Next find your tops that will be versatile and go with all your core pieces using your accessories too.
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Legislation 115 (2017-2018) 113 (2013-2014) Legislative Subject : Government information and archives House Subcommittee : Armed Services|Military Personnel
1. H.R.6415 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) American Border Act Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3] (Introduced 07/18/2018) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Homeland Security, Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Budget, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 09/19/2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
2. H.R.5921 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) PFAS Registry Act Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] (Introduced 05/22/2018) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 05/23/2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
4. H.R.5515 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13] (Introduced 04/13/2018)(by request) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Armed Services Committee Reports: H. Rept. 115-676; H. Rept. 115-676,Part 2; H. Rept. 115-863 (Conference Report); H. Rept. 115-874 (Conference Report) Latest Action: 08/13/2018 Became Public Law No: 115-232. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Notes: See H. Rept. 115-874 for the latest conference report. Tracker:
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5. H.R.4663 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Know Your Vets Act Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (Introduced 12/15/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 01/10/2018 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
6. H.R.4479 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Student Right to Know Before You Go Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] (Introduced 11/29/2017) Cosponsors: (5) Committees: House - Education and the Workforce, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means Latest Action: House - 12/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
7. H.R.4457 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans Empowerment Act Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] (Introduced 11/21/2017) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 12/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
8. H.R.4412 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend the Military Selective Service Act to provide that a registrant for selective service may indicate at the time of registration a desire to be classified as a conscientious objector. Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (Introduced 11/15/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 12/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
9. H.R.4141 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Selective Service Modernization Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (Introduced 10/26/2017) Cosponsors: (1) Committees: House - Armed Services, Judiciary Latest Action: House - 11/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) Tracker:
10. H.R.3781 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans' Record Reconstruction Act Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (Introduced 09/14/2017) Cosponsors: (7) Committees: House - Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 10/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
11. H.R.3429 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Repatriate Our Patriots Act Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15] (Introduced 07/26/2017) Cosponsors: (11) Committees: House - Judiciary, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 09/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. (All Actions) Tracker:
12. H.R.3209 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Protecting Military Honor Act Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3] (Introduced 07/12/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/26/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
13. H.R.3102 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the provision of naturalization assistance to members of the uniformed services, including new recruits, who are not citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (Introduced 06/28/2017) Cosponsors: (10) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/26/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
14. H.R.3036 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) DD-214 Modernization Act Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] (Introduced 06/23/2017) Cosponsors: (39) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
15. H.R.2904 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Restore Honor to Service Members Act Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (Introduced 06/15/2017) Cosponsors: (108) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
16. H.R.2777 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Give Veterans Home Loan Choices Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (Introduced 06/06/2017) Cosponsors: (27) Committees: House - Financial Services, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/17/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
17. H.R.2697 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Transparency in Military Lending Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5] (Introduced 05/25/2017) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: House - Armed Services Latest Action: House - 06/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
18. H.R.1509 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Better Informing Veterans' Healthcare Decisions Act Sponsor: Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16] (Introduced 03/10/2017) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
19. H.R.1405 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raul M. [D-AZ-3] (Introduced 03/07/2017) Cosponsors: (65) Committees: House - Judiciary, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs Latest Action: House - 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
20. H.R.1359 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Arla Harrell Act Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] (Introduced 03/02/2017) Cosponsors: (4) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 03/23/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
21. H.R.856 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Putting Our Veterans Back to Work Act of 2017 Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (Introduced 02/03/2017) Cosponsors: (13) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Judiciary, Science, Space, and Technology Latest Action: House - 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (All Actions) Tracker:
22. H.Con.Res.43 — 115th Congress (2017-2018) Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] (Introduced 04/04/2017) Cosponsors: (17) Committees: House - Armed Services | Senate - Armed Services Latest Action: Senate - 11/02/2017 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) Tracker:
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23. H.R.4816 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Toxic Exposure Research and Military Family Support Act of 2014 Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] (Introduced 06/09/2014) Cosponsors: (25) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 07/01/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
24. H.R.4766 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from paying bonuses to certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs until the backlog of disability claims is resolved, to establish a commission to evaluate such backlog, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Gardner, Cory [R-CO-4] (Introduced 05/29/2014) Cosponsors: (3) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 06/20/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
25. H.R.4682 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Veterans TRICARE Choice Act Sponsor: Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] (Introduced 05/20/2014) Cosponsors: (83) Committees: House - Ways and Means, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 06/20/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) Tracker:
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52. H.R.1132 — 113th Congress (2013-2014) Efficient Service for Veterans Act Sponsor: Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10] (Introduced 03/13/2013) Cosponsors: (2) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services Latest Action: House - 04/02/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) Tracker:
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Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall (* 1. Januar 1511 im Palast von Richmond; † 22. Februar 1511 ebenda) war der älteste Sohn König Heinrich VIII. von England und seiner ersten Gemahlin, Katharina von Aragon, und somit während seiner Lebenszeit Kronprinz von England.

Der sogenannte "Neujahrsprinz" starb bereits im Alter von nur 52 Tagen. Sein Tod hatte allerdings noch Jahrzehnte später ungewöhnliche und tiefgreifende Folgen für die politischen Entwicklungen in England. Da sein Vater keine weiteren überlebenden männlichen Erben mit Katharina von Aragon hatte, petitionierte er schließlich beim Papst um eine Eheannullierung. Als dies verweigert wurde, sagte der König in den 1530ern die Kirche Englands von der kirchlichen Autorität Roms und des Papstes los und ließ seine Ehe stattdessen von englischen Klerikern annullieren. Langfristig ebnete diese Abspaltung von Rom direkt den Weg für die Ausbreitung der Reformation in England und die Entstehung der Anglikanischen Kirche.

Geburt und Tod

Henry Tudor wurde am Neujahrsmorgen 1511, anderthalb Stunden nach Mitternacht, geboren. Er war nach knapp zwei Jahren Ehe und der Frühgeburt einer Tochter 1510 das erste lebende Kind des englischen Königspaares und erhielt durch seine Geburt den traditionellen Titel des englischen Thronfolgers, Duke of Cornwall. In London fanden Dankesprozessionen des Klerus statt, die Glocken wurden geläutet, Freudenfeuer entzündet und Wein in den Straßen ausgeschenkt. Im Tower feuerte man Salutschüsse aus den Kanonen ab, wie es anlässlich der Geburt eines Thronfolgers üblich war.

Vier Tage später, am 5. Januar, wurde Prinz Henry in der geschmückten Kirche der Friars Observant in Richmond getauft. Zur Kirche führte ein eigens mit Teppichen behangener 24 Fuß breiter Prozessionsweg. Seine Taufpaten waren König Ludwig XII. von Frankreich, William Warham, Erzbischof von Canterbury und die Erzherzogin Margarete von Österreich, wobei der König und die Erzherzogin nicht anwesend waren und vertreten wurden.

Für den Prinzen wurde danach in Richmond eine eigene Hofhaltung eingerichtet, mit Elizabeth Denton, die bereits diese Rolle für seinen Vater eingenommen hatte, als Vorsteherin (Lady Governess) und Elizabeth Poyntz als Amme. Daneben gehörten noch ein Arzt, vier Frauen, die seine Wiege schaukelten, Leibwächter und zahllose andere Diener dazu. König Heinrich begab sich zwischen dem 11. und 31. Januar zum Dank auf eine Pilgerreise zum Schrein von Walsingham und organisierte ein Turnier zu Ehren des Prinzen. Es war das drittteuerste Ereignis seiner Regierungszeit nach der Beerdigung Heinrich VII. und dem Camp du Drap d'Or. Zeitgenossen beschrieben es als das extravaganteste und theatralischste Turnier, das man in England bis dahin gesehen hatte. Es beinhaltete Wagenzüge mit ganzen Wäldern und Schlössern, Bankette und Tjoste.

Zehn Tage nach den Feierlichkeiten in Westminster starb der Prinz jedoch. Die Ursachen für seinen Tod sind nicht bekannt. Er wurde am 27. Februar 1511 in Westminster Abbey beigesetzt.

Historische Bedeutung
Die Hauptmotivation für die Annullierung der Ehe lag darin, dass der König keine überlebenden legitimen Söhne hatte. Die Säuglingssterblichkeit jener Zeit war zwar selbst unter Adeligen hoch, das Königspaar konnte sich 1511 im Alter von nur 19 und 25 Jahren aber noch realistische Hoffnung auf andere Kinder machen. Trotz mindestens fünf weiterer Schwangerschaften brachte die Königin jedoch keinen lebenden Sohn mehr zur Welt, nur die Tochter, Maria, überlebte. Der König begann deshalb in den 1520ern Zweifel an der Rechtmäßigkeit seiner Ehe zu hegen. Da Katharina zuvor mit Heinrichs älterem Bruder Arthur verheiratet gewesen war, schien ihm der biblische Satz "Wenn jemand seines Bruders Weib nimmt, das ist eine schändliche Tat; sie sollen ohne Kinder sein" () zuzutreffen, vor allem weil der König überzeugt war, dass 'ohne Kinder' als 'ohne Söhne' gelesen werden musste.

Nach sieben Jahren vergeblicher Bemühungen die Ehe auf dem üblichen juristischen Weg durch den Papst annullieren zu lassen, löste der König schließlich 1533 mit dem Act of Appeals die englische Kirche von der Autorität Roms los und die Ehe wurde von einem englischen Kirchengerichtshof annulliert. Ein Jahr später erklärte er sich mit der Suprematsakte zum Oberhaupt der Kirche von England, womit die Anglikanische Staatskirche geschaffen wurde.

Erst 26 Jahre nach dem Tod Prinz Henrys, zwei weiteren Frauen und dem folgenreichen Bruch mit Rom, wurde Heinrich VIII. mit Prinz Eduard wieder ein legitimer Sohn geboren.

Literatur
 David Starkey: Henry: Virtuous Prince. Harper Perennial, London 2009, ISBN 978-0-00-724772-1. (über seinen Vater)
 Giles Tremlett: Catherine of Aragon: The Spanish Queen of Henry VIII. Walker & Company, 2010, ISBN 978-0-8027-7916-8. (über seine Mutter)
 J.S. Brewer u. a. (Hrsg.): Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII, 1509-1547. London, 1862–1932. (Offizielle Staatspapiere und Briefe aus der Regierungszeit Heinrich VIII.)

Weblinks

 Geburt Henry Tudors, Artikel auf Theanneboleynfiles.com (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Familienmitglied des Hauses Tudor
Tudor, Henry
Prinz (England)
Kind
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Geboren 1511
Gestorben 1511
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The Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE), based in the Office of Research, leads, supports, and facilitates student-faculty research collaborations throughout the Schools and Colleges of Pace University. The Center's work is building upon forty years of undergraduate research in Dyson College as a high-impact educational practice that advances student success.
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