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A federal court ruled on Tuesday that searches of electronic devices belonging to international travelers at U.S. ports of entry violate the Fourth Amendment if done without individualized suspicion, handing a win to privacy rights advocates.
The ruling in District Court in Boston came out of a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation on behalf of 11 travelers whose smartphones and laptops were subjected to searches at various ports of entry.
Esha Bhandari, staff attorney with the ACLU's Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, said the ruling strengthens Fourth Amendment protections for international travelers to the United States.
The government has increased the number of electronic device searches in recent years, the ACLU said. More than 33,000 searches were conducted last year, nearly four times the number from three years prior.
"This is a great day for travelers who now can cross the international border without fear that the government will, in the absence of any suspicion, ransack the extraordinarily sensitive information we all carry in our electronic devices," ACLU staff attorney, Sophia Cope, said in a statement.
Border agents must now demonstrate individualized suspicion before they can search a traveler's device, the ACLU said, calling the unjust searches "fishing expeditions."
Court documents filed as part of the lawsuit said agents with Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement consider requests by other agencies in deciding whether to search someone's devices.
The lawsuit claimed the warrantless searches were expanded to advance criminal investigations and assist in enforcing tax, environmental, consumer and bankruptcy laws.
International travelers have reported cases of improper searches in recent months, the ACLU said.
An immigration officer at Boston Logan Airport allegedly denied an incoming Harvard University student from Lebanon entry into the U.S. after searching his social media accounts.
"By putting an end to the government's ability to conduct suspicionless fishing expeditions, the court reaffirms that the border is not a lawless place and that we don't lose our privacy rights when we travel," Bhandari said.
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Q: How to set clang++ as the c++ compiler? I'm trying to set clang++ as the system C++ compiler on Fedora 18. I have installed clang and added it to alternatives but it doesn't appear to be working.
[user@localhost ~]$ alternatives --display c++
c++ - status is auto.
 link currently points to /usr/bin/clang++
/usr/bin/clang++ - priority 1
Current `best' version is /usr/bin/clang++.
[user@localhost ~]$ c++ --version
c++ (GCC) 4.7.2 20121109 (Red Hat 4.7.2-8)
Copyright (C) 2012 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions.  There is NO
warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

c++ still appears to be using gcc even though alternatives is configured to use clang++.

type -a c++ output:
[user@localhost ~]$ type -a c++
c++ is /usr/bin/c++
c++ is /bin/c++

A: I think that alternatives are the wrong approach here. More generally, I think changing the system default is really the wrong approach. Rather than changing things at that level, I suggest
export CC=/usr/bin/clang
export CXX=/usr/bin/clang++

Unless something goes out of its way to break it, this will work with almost all make systems.
If you want this to be the default systemwide, you could put this in the system bash startup scripts in /etc/. But, again, I don't think that's a generally good idea. Better to make the choice on a per user — or per-project — basis.

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Sri Lanka's headline inflation, which consists of all items in the basket of Colombo consumer price index eased to 4.5% during the 12 months to February from 5.8% in January over the base effects and lower food prices, Economynext reported. February marked the easing of inflation for the fourth consecutive month since the index rose to 7.8% in October 2017. February's inflation is also the lowest since 4.5% reported for December 2016. On a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation fell 0.7%, from just 0.1% in January, the biggest MoM contraction since August 2016. Sri Lanka's prices were rising since then due to higher credit growth, currency collapse and adverse weather conditions, which negatively affected the harvesting seasons driving the prices of rice and vegetables higher. Meanwhile, the so-called core prices, which measure the inflation barring the volatile items such as food and energy, rose by 3.5% in February, unchanged from January. However, on a MoM basis the rise in core inflation eased to 0.2%, from 0.6% increase in January. The food inflation eased by 2.9% from 1.9% in January.


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Indian Capital Sees 50% Turnout In Peaceful Polling
(NSI News Source Info) NEW DELHI - May 7, 2009: With a turnout rate at around 50 percent, the voters of Indian capital exercised their franchise in the seven constituencies around the political heart of India Thursday in the fourth phase of the general elections.
A voter leaves a polling station, temporarily made inside a school, after casting her vote, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, May 7, 2009. Thursday's vote is the fourth of five phases in these elections and is spread across the federally administered Indian capital of New Delhi and seven states, including parts of the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh and Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Election officials said 50 percent of some 11 million voters of the capital polled their votes in a peaceful atmosphere and in relatively good weather condition below 40 degrees Celsius in the May summer time here. The issue of development was the key as the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominated the wrestlings in this key battleground of the month-long elections, with other political forces playing a minor role here. Even as infrastructure development picks up in the run up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Rekha Sharma of north Delhi says she wants hygiene levels raised in the city. "One must not find garbage littered around. Delhi has seen good number of flyovers coming up, yet traffic congestion remains an issue in some parts of Delhi. More road widening or flyovers are necessary," she said. Another Dehlhi resident, Jagpreet Brar, said clearing up graffiti walls, maintenance of heritage sites and general upkeep of all buildings and roads was necessary for the city to prepare for the international sports event next year. For some residents, frequent cutting of electricity in Delhi, especially in summer time, is a big problem as well. For women, safety is a priority issue. Manpreet Kaur, a housewife from Tilak Nagar, said crime control needs to be looked into by the government, as mugging, molestations or related incidents every day are heard of. The youth believed that their vote would matter. They came out in enthusiasm to vote more than justifying issues this time. "I feel everyone should vote as it is our duty," said 24-year-old Akriti, a first time voter. Political parties were concerned about an estimated 15,000 weddings taking place in the capital region on the polling day. Atbooths, however, it did look like that had an adverse impact on voting. Delhi's Chief Minister, Shiela Dixit of the Congress party, told media that Congress would bag at least five of the seven seats. Last time the Congress grasped six seats out of seven in the 2004 general elections.
However, voters do believe that it will be a close call between the BJP and the Congress at most places.
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DTN News: Military TODAY May 7, 2009 - Russia's Military Parade Preps WATCH VIDEO
DTN News: Military TODAY May 7, 2009 - Russia's Military Parade Preps WATCH VIDEO (NSI News Source Info) MOSCOW May 7, 2009: Russia showed off its latest heavy weaponry on Thursday (May 7) in a city centre rehearsal for Victory Day parade which takes place in Red Square in Moscow.
Missile-transporters and tanks lined Moscow's main shopping street, Tverskaya, waiting for their cue to rumble onto Red Square for the parade rehearsal. Police and special troops lined the route, preventing civilians entering the area. A display of Russia's air power followed, with transport planes, helicopters and jets overflying the Kremlin and St Basil's cathedral.
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Boeing Unveils US Navy Paint Scheme For P-8A Poseidon
(NSI News Source Info) SEATTLE - May 7, 2009: The first painted P-8A Poseidon aircraft rolls out of the paint hangar at Boeing's Renton, Wash., facility, displaying its new U.S. Navy livery. The aircraft, designated T-2, is the third of five test aircraft being assembled and tested as part of the System Development and Demonstration contract that Boeing received in 2004. The U.S. Department of Defense wants to follow a program template similar to that of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, with international cooperation from prospective MMA users. This would include many of the fifteen nations that currently use the P-3. The MMA project should avoid one of the major problems of the JSF, that of technology transfer. The MMA, while incorporating much high technology, would not include such proprietary and sensitive characteristics as stealth technology. The Australian Minister for Defence announced on 20 July 2007 that the P-8A MMA had been selected as the preferred aircraft to replace the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of AP-3C Orions in conjunction with a yet-to-be-selected unmanned aerial vehicle. The last RAAF AP-3C is scheduled to be retired in 2018, after nearly 30 years of service. An MOU will be signed that will help Australia to gain access to classified data and help to input specific requirements. In March 2009, Australia's Chief of Air Force stated that subject to anticipated government approval, the RAAF will begin to add the P-8A to their fleet in 2016. Italy indicated interest for a purchase of a total of 14 Wedgetail and MMA aircraft, with fleet support provided by Alitalia in 2004. However, in December 2008 Italy announced the purchase of four ATR-72 turboprop aircraft to replace its aging Atlantic Maritime Patrol Aircraft, which "likely means the Italy's ambitions to join the U.S. Navy's MPA program are dead." Canada and Australia may each pay up to $300 million in order to have first-tier participation in the MMA project. In January 2008, Boeing proposed P-8I Poseidon, a customized export variant of the P-8A, to the Indian Navy. On January 4, 2009, the Ministry of Defence of India signed an agreement with Boeing for the supply of eight P-8I Poseidons at a total cost of US$2.1 billion. These aircraft would replace Indian Navy's aging Tupolev Tu-142M maritime surveillance turboprops. Each aircraft will cost about US$220 million. The deal not only made India the first international customer of the P-8 Poseidon, but also marked Boeing's first military sale to India. The first test aircraft, T-1, which successfully completed the program's first flight on April 25, will be painted in the same gray paint scheme later this summer.
T-2 was painted in late April. The Navy plans to purchase 108 P-8A anti-submarine warfare aircraft to replace its fleet of P-3Cs. Initial operational capability is planned for 2013.
The P-8A is built by a Boeing-led industry team that includes CFM International, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Spirit AeroSystems and GE Aviation.
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U.S. Forces Handed Over Hundreds Of Humvees To Iraqi Counterpart
(NSI News Source Info) May 7, 2009: Joint expeditionary tasking Airmen and Soldiers here are currently working to arm Iraqi forces with more protective means of transportation. As U.S. forces change over to the M1151 Humvee, they turn in the older M1114 vehicles to the Taji Redistribution Property Assistance Team here as a means of salvaging the vehicles.
The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) is a military 4WD motor vehicle created by AM General. It has largely supplanted the roles formerly served by the M151 1/4 ton MUTT, the M561 "Gama Goat", their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the CUCV, and other light trucks with the United States military, as well as being used by a number of other countries and organizations.
Overall, the team processes M1114 up-armored Humvees prior to distribution to Iraqi army and police. "We receive M1114s from all over Iraq," said 1st Lt. Victoria Smith, assigned to the 732nd Air Expeditionary Group and the RPAT officer in charge.
"We are the central hub or depot point for the receiving and transferring of M114s over to the Iraqis." The team then accounts for each vehicle turned in and performs an initial safety inspection, storing them until they are ready to be picked up for processing to the next staging point.
"We take these vehicles in from various companies, various battalions, and whoever is in need of turning them in," said Tech. Sgt. Joseph Dietz, the RPAT yard boss. "Instead of scrapping these vehicles, we use kind of like a recycling program. "In turn, we continue to improve our relationship with the Iraqi government by selling these vehicles to the Iraqi government for a much lower price than they are standard," added the sergeant deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
"Then, the Iraqi government takes (the Humvees), does a little work to them and puts them out in their army and police force for better protection (of their forces) against (improvised explosive devices), insurgents, things of that nature."
Once the M1114s are accounted for and have passed their initial inspection, U.S. Soldiers assist in turning the vehicles over to the Iraqis for the next step in the redistribution process. During a typical pick-up, 150 Humvees are taken to the next stage in the process.
"The Iraqi army along with U.S. Soldiers come over to pick up the vehicles to take them to their next staging point," said Sergeant Dietz, a native of East Islip, N.Y. "We will transfer the M114 to (Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq). They will, in-turn, sell it to the Iraqi (government)."
MNSTC-I is a command that is responsible for helping Iraq organize, train and equip its military and police forces and develop Iraqi security institutions capable of sustaining security with reduced coalition involvement.
While in the hands of MNSTC-I personnel, the vehicles are repainted and any necessary maintenance is performed before they are turned over to Iraqi soldiers and police. Assisting in the redistribution process, Iraqi soldiers take the vehicles to MNSTC-I for processing, and help bring the Humvees one step closer to being distributed for use on their daily patrols.
"I am so thankful for these vehicles," said Hakem, an Iraqi army private stationed here. "I'm proud to be a part of the process to get them to our Iraqi soldiers and police. These Humvees will help keep them safe." "This process is really important," said Lieutenant Smith, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., deployed here from Holloman AFB, N.M.
"It is important what we are doing in this country as far as helping rebuild the infrastructure. (This will) help get Iraq back on its feet and get them to the point where they can provide everyday security on their own streets." "We are helping the nation stand on its own," Sergeant Dietz said. "It feels good."
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(NSI News Source Info) TBILISI, Georgia - May 7, 2009: A Georgian and Turkish serviceman interact during joint NATO training activities, 30 km (18.6 miles) outside Tbilisi, at the Vaziani military base May 6, 2009.
NATO began military exercises in Georgia on Wednesday in a move Russia said threatened stability in the region just nine months after a war between the former Soviet neighbours.
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U.K. Shuffles Ships, Submarines, Work Around Naval Bases
(NSI News Source Info) LONDON - May 7, 2009: Britain will shake up its Royal Navy base structure, swapping around the nuclear submarine fleet, the surface fleet and maintenance work among Faslane, Devonport and Portsmouth. By 2017, Faslane Naval Base will become the only dedicated nuclear submarine base in Britain. (MAURICE MCDONALD / AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE) The decision marks the end of a lengthy review undertaken by the Ministry of Defence to optimize base requirements as the size of the Royal Navy declines. In the biggest restructuring of Britain's naval bases for years, Devonport will be stripped of its nuclear attack submarine fleet and possibly its Type 23 frigates. Instead, Western Europe's largest naval facility of its kind will handle most surface ship refits and, subject to final approval, welcome a force of Royal Marine landing craft. The base will retain its position as the home for the Royal Navy's amphibious warships such as HMS Bulwark, HMS Ocean and survey vessels. Subject to commercial negotiations, the switch to Devonport of most of the surface ship refit work will get under way once work on two new aircraft carriers ramps up in the next couple of years. Refit work is currently split between Babcock Marine operations in Devonport and Rosyth in Scotland and BVT Surface Fleet in Portsmouth. Rosyth and Portsmouth will both be engaged in aircraft carrier construction work. In a statement May 6, Armed Forces Minister Bob Ainsworth said no decision had been made on the location of a nuclear submarine dismantling facility. That could end up in Devonport, where contractor Babcock Marine operates a nuclear submarine update and refueling facility. By 2017, Faslane will become Britain's only dedicated nuclear submarine base. The Scotland base is already home to the Navy's four Vanguard nuclear ballistic missile boats and several aging Swiftsure attack submarines. The three newest Trafalgar-class boats will move incrementally from Devonport to Faslane, while their remaining four sister subs will remain in the west of England until they are retired. Britain's attack submarines are being replaced by the seven Astute-class subs to be built by BAE Systems. The MoD announcement said that the third base, Portsmouth, in southern England, will be home to the first and most complex variant of the Royal Navy's next generation of frigates, the Future Surface Combatant. The FSC fleet, which is likely to include more than one type of warship, will replace Type 23s presently based at Portsmouth and Devonport-based Type 22s. Subject to MoD decisions, FSC deliveries are likely starting around 2018. Six new Type 45 destroyers and two new 65,000-ton aircraft carriers will also be based at Portsmouth. Some major refit work will occasionally be done at Portsmouth to retain skill levels, said the MoD. The MoD statement said it will look carefully at less complex variants of the FSC and consider the optimal base porting for these vessels, taking into account similarities with existing classes. "This work will inform the decision about whether there is any case to change the base porting of the Type 23 frigates," it said. Ainsworth said that the results of the review meant that "Each of our naval bases has a strong future under the plans we have laid out today. We have undertaken an extensive review to ensure that we match the infrastructure in place at the naval bases to the needs of the Royal Navy of the future. The review has identified changes that will align the way in which we provide that support, reducing overhead and excess infrastructure by developing the specializations at each of the bases - and we're confident these changes will lead to savings of several hundreds of millions of pounds," he said. No base porting changes will take place for five years, said the Armed Forces minister.
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Taliban Trap Civilians In Pakistani War Zone
(NSI News Source Info) MINGORA, Pakistan - May 7, 2009: Taliban militants blocked roads with rocks and trees, preventing terrified civilians from fleeing a Pakistani valley Thursday as the army stepped up a ground and air assault on the guerrillas that has been applauded by the U.S., witnesses said. Buner refugees travel by road as they flee fighting on May 6, 2009 near Swabi, Pakistan. Hundreds of thousands of Pakistani people have fled their homes due to fighting between the Pakistan army and Taliban forces in the Northwest Frontier Province. Destabilizing violence is flaring in Pakistan just as its embattled president is appealing in Washington for more help to reverse the extension of Taliban-held territory to within 60 miles (100 kilometers) of the capital. The U.S. is particularly concerned by the unrest because its troops are fighting an increasingly virulent insurgency in Afghanistan fed from militant havens in Pakistan's lawless border area. Officials are bracing for a mass exodus from the Swat Valley, a former tourist destination where fighting has resumed after the breakdown of a controversial peace deal earlier this week. The military claimed to have killed more than 80 militants in the region on Wednesday. There has been no official word on civilian casualties. More than 500,000 Pakistanis driven out by fighting in other regions of the northwest are already living in makeshift camps or with relatives, adding a growing humanitarian crisis to the country's daunting security, economic and political problems. With Taliban militants roaming the streets of Mingora, Swat's main town, on Thursday and troops launching artillery and airstrikes on militant targets from helicopter, many residents hunkered down in their homes. The army announced it was relaxing its blanket curfew in the area, but some of those who tried to make a swift exit said militants blocked their way. Ayaz Khan, a 39-year-old from the Kanju area of Swat, said he loaded his family into his car early Thursday but that rocks, boulders and tree trunks has been laid across the roads, forcing him to turn back. "I am helpless, frustrated and worried for my family," he told an Associated Press reporter by telephone from his home. He appealed to authorities to clear the barriers and let people move to safety. A health worker living in Mingora said militants had warned her to stay in her home. "During the whole of last night, I heard firing, and again this morning," said the woman, who would only give her first name, Maryam, for fear she could be targeted for speaking with a reporter. "I don't know when some weapon will hit our home and kill us," she said. Washington has said it wants to see a sustained operation in Swat and surrounding districts, mindful of earlier, inconclusive offensives elsewhere in the Afghan border region. Eight years after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the area remains a haven for al-Qaida and Taliban fighters blamed for spiraling violence in Pakistan and Afghanistan. But uprooting the insurgents from the valley will mean civilian casualties, property damage and massive disruption which could sap the resolve of the government, which is struggling to convince the nuclear-armed Muslim nation that fighting the militants is in its interests as well as those of the U.S. President Barack Obama and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari met Wednesday in Washington to explore ways to boost the country's antiterror fight, seen by many as the most pressing foreign policy issue facing the U.S. administration. "Pakistan's democracy will deliver," Zardari said in Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the military offensive against the Taliban was a positive sign. "I'm actually quite impressed by the actions the Pakistani government is now taking," she said. "I think that action was called for, and action has been forthcoming." The Swat accord began unraveling last month when Taliban fighters moved from the valley into the nearby district of Buner, even closer to Islamabad, prompting an operation that the military says has killed more than 150 militants but has yet to drive them out. The Swat Taliban are estimated to have up to 7,000 fighters — many with training and battle experience — equipped with rocket-propelled grenades, explosives and automatic weapons. They are up against some 15,000 troops who until recent days had been confined to their barracks under the peace deal.
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Wooley defends vehicle purchase (Louisiana Insurance Commissioner)
2theadvocate.com ^ | 04/21/05 | MICHELLE MILLHOLLON
Posted on 04/21/2005 7:31:55 AM PDT by Ellesu
Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley said Wednesday that he didn't swindle taxpayers by having the state buy him two luxury vehicles in two years. Wooley characterized the controversy as "a pimple on a bee's ass."
He made his first public comments on the controversy outside a committee room at the State Capitol, where a panel of lawmakers rapidly reviewed his department's $28.1 million budget proposal for the upcoming year.
The budget didn't draw any questions from the House Appropriations Committee.
The committee's chairman, Rep. John Alario, D-Westwego, attributed the speediness to the fact that the department relies on fees and self-generated revenue.
"Since it's not general fund you're tapping into, I guess it doesn't bother us as much," Alario told Wooley.
Wooley interjected that his budget apparently bothers some people.
A bill filed for consideration in the upcoming legislative session would require statewide elected officials to get approval from lawmakers before using state dollars to buy a luxury vehicle.
On March 17, Wooley replaced a designer-edition vehicle that was a year old with a new pickup with a series of special options.
The $40,000 special edition Harley-Davidson truck came with heated seats, a camper package and diesel engine.
Wooley defended the purchase Tuesday, noting he cut his agency's spending 5 percent at the governor's request.
He also said that he opted for a regular paint job rather than the flame decals that were part of the package.
Wooley said he saw the truck on a lot, wanted it, and felt the purchase was justified because he drives all over the state.
The truck replaced a 2004 Ford Eddie Bauer-designer edition Expedition that had 30,000 miles on it.
Wooley said he declines other perks, such as having the state charter him a plane or pay for his cell phone calls.
"Cell phones, airplanes, stuff like that, get you in trouble," he said, adding that he didn't think a Ford truck would raise objections.
Wooley said his job guarantees him an $85,000-a-year salary and a vehicle. He said he didn't try to cover up the truck purchase, although he acknowledges he purposely didn't respond to initial press inquiries about it.
"I didn't try to hide it," he said. "I wasn't going to have a press release on it either."
He later joked that the department will buy a boat to put the truck's hitch to use.
Wooley said he has saved the state millions of dollars by paying cash for the new building his department occupies. He said he didn't fuss when asked to cut his budget or when told to lease equipment that the state owns free and clear.
He said he has no intention of going down the path that his three predecessors did and land in prison.
"I ain't going to jail," Wooley said. "I sleep well every night."
Wooley blamed "enemies" for spreading rumors that he had promoted his brother to an executive position at the Insurance Department.
Wooley said the rumor isn't true, even though the department's Web site listed his younger brother Rick Wooley as an assistant commissioner until a week ago.
Assistant Commissioner Amy Whittington said a mix-up led to a mistake on the Web site.
Wooley said his brother works hard but can't be rewarded for it because they are related.
State anti-nepotism laws prohibit government officials from hiring relatives. But Rick Wooley worked at the department before his brother took it over. Under the law, Rick Wooley can remain on the payroll and receive "normal" promotions from his brother.
Robert Wooley said he can't give his brother a promotion because it would end up on the front page of the newspaper.
"My brother is probably being disserved by staying in my department," he said.
Wooley said his enemies are trying to embarrass him. He said their efforts are fruitless.
"They're not going to intimidate me out of doing my job," he said.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: beesass; corruption; louisianapolitics; pimple; taxpayers
Heated seats. That's certainly not a waste of taxpayers' money; this is Louisiana, after all. It can sometimes get down to forty degrees in this state. Brrr! At least if Wooley becomes the latest Louisiana Insurance Commissioner to do time, his cellmate will appreciate him taking such good care of his ass.
Jim Brown, Sherman Bernard, Doug Green. The 3 previous insurance commissioners. All jailed.
1 posted on 04/21/2005 7:31:56 AM PDT by Ellesu
To: Ellesu
Actually, they (heated seats) aren't as much of a frivolous item as you might think, even in Louisiana. On cold days, even if only the 40s, the truck heater can take a while to come up to temperature, particularly with a big diesel. If you spend a lot of time in the saddle, running the heater can make the cab really stuffy. Turning down the heater, and just using the heated seats, can make a long trip much more tolerable. Is the truck a bit excessive? Maybe, but no more than the limos that other high officials use. I don't know what the Insurance Commissioner's duties are, but I'd rather see him drop $40k on a truck, than $40k on a Lincoln (besides, with the condition Ford is in right now, he probably got a pretty screamin' deal on that truck). Also, if I had a Ford Exploder, I'd dump it too, even if it was an Eddie Bauer edition.
2 posted on 04/21/2005 7:42:54 AM PDT by Little Pig (Is it time for "Cowboys and Muslims" yet?)
To: Little Pig
Only two points here...
Why with only 30K miles on the odometer was the vehicle not satisfactory?
Why wasn't competitive bidding utilized?
3 posted on 04/21/2005 7:50:38 AM PDT by politicalwit (USA...A Nation of Selective Law Enforcement.)
More Thoughts:
If he is putting 30,000 miles on a vehicle in a year, he needs a good vehicle.
If the explorer went into the state motor pool for use by other agencies (or his agency), it is still a good deal. My bosses always drove the new vehicles, letting us peons use the 2-3 year old ones.
4 posted on 04/21/2005 7:54:21 AM PDT by Lokibob (All typos and spelling errors are mine and copyrighted!!!!)
Not trying to hi-jack a thread but.
I've found heated seats to be more of a pain in the butt, than a warm cozy feeling.
The ones on my truck are right above the window switch, seems like every time i mess with the window i inadvertently turn on my seat heater. Nothing like driving down the roads of West TX in the summer and find out the dang heater came on.
Small rant, i feel better thank you.
5 posted on 04/21/2005 7:55:46 AM PDT by Graycliff ("Life is just one darn thing after another; LOVE is just two darn things after each other.")
To: politicalwit
As to point 1, have you ever ridden in a ford Explorer? They aren't very spacious, particularly the "luxury" versions, where the seats are a bit overstuffed to try to add some cache to the interior. Also, even with the recent redesign to an independent rear suspension, they are not well-engineered vehicles, and are still unsafe.
Regarding point 2, I am not sure what you mean. This vehicle was not bought through the state. The commissioner bought it himself, as he is allowed to do (I believe). This isn't like buying fleet vehicles for the DPW or cop cars or something.
In the grand scheme of things, 40K for a truck is not that big of a deal. However Louisiana is so deep in debt they are proposing tax after tax this session, meanwhile the state's elected officials carry on with their spending.
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050319/NEWS01/503190355/1002/NEWS
Louisiana buys $40,000 truck for insurance commissioner
BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana has bought a $40,000 pickup -- a Ford F-250 that sports red flames on its sides, heated seats and a six-disc CD player -- for Insurance Commissioner Robert Wooley.
That follows the state's purchase of a 2004 Eddie Bauer designer edition Ford Expedition for about $40,000 for Wooley just more than a year ago.
Wooley sees nothing wrong with the state buying him two luxury vehicles within two years, said his spokeswoman, Amy Whittington.
Statewide elected officials are exempt from a law prohibiting most state workers from getting luxury vehicles at taxpayer expense.
In a letter to the Division of Administration, an arm of the governor's office, explaining the purchase of the F-250, Wooley touted the Harley-Davidson designer edition's handling and reliability. The letter did not explain the need for the CD player, privacy glass, a diesel engine, a seat warmer or the truck's Harley-Davidson motorcycle logo.
http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/articles/2005/04/21/news/news3.txt
State slated to pay $975,000 to golf course next year
By MELINDA DESLATTE/Associated Press Writer
BATON ROUGE (AP) -- Lawmakers are weighing cuts to health care services for the poor and uninsured next year as the state prepares to pay nearly $1 million to a golf facility for rounds not played on the course.
An estimated $975,000 is budgeted next fiscal year to pay for 7,800 rounds of golf at the Tournament Players Club golf course in the New Orleans area as part of a 2001 agreement with former Gov. Mike Foster's administration.
The agreement guaranteed the golf course -- the TPC of Louisiana at Fairfield -- 10,000 rounds of play booked through hotels in its first year of operation. Those projected rounds of golf are falling short so the state has to pay for the gap, according to Christopher Keaton, a budget analyst with the House Fiscal Division.
''We're contractually obligated,'' he told the House Appropriations Committee, which opened its detailed hearings on the budget Tuesday.
The golf money is included in Gov. Kathleen Blanco's $18 billion spending proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
The state has a five-year agreement, starting in the upcoming budget year, with the golf course that could leave the state on the hook for as much as $1.9 million in the final year if certain numbers of rounds of golf aren't booked through New Orleans hotels, Keaton said.
Each round of golf costs $125, according to the budget figures.
''We seem to have our priorities crossed,'' said Rep. John Smith, D-Leesville.
The cooperative endeavor agreement with the Foster administration was designed to build a course that would attract a professional golf tournament each year, according to Keaton. The course, which opened in spring 2004, will host the Zurich Classic of New Orleans beginning in 2005, part of the PGA golf tour.
Mark Drennen, a former Foster administration official whose office signed the agreement with the golf course, said it was designed to keep the professional golf tournament in Louisiana after another course expressed readiness to drop the event.
Drennen said he didn't participate in the negotiations of the deal, but he said the tournament brings days of positive publicity to Louisiana and is important to the hospitality and tourism industries by bringing tourists to the state for a multi-day tournament.
''They wanted what seemed like a very minimum of rounds guaranteed,'' he said.
Drennen said the intent was that people staying at hotels in the region who played at the TPC course would be counted toward the state's guarantee even if they didn't necessarily book through the hotels.
Maris LeBlanc, with Blanco's Division of Administration, said the local tourism agencies in New Orleans are working to get more rounds of golf at the TPC course booked through hotels so the state's cost wouldn't be as large.
Lawmakers on the appropriations committee were told of the golf course payment on the same morning Commissioner of Administration Jerry Luke LeBlanc, Blanco's chief budget architect, told the committee members that the budget still lacks money to pay for some services, particularly in health care.
''We are going to have some tough decisions to make,'' LeBlanc said.
LeBlanc estimated the budget was short about $200 million in state dollars, a number that only grows when federal matching dollars that would be generated by the cash are included. Much of the shortfall is in health care services for the poor and uninsured.
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Odom confident of plant's approval
By MICHELLE MILLHOLLON
mmillhollon@theadvocate.com
Capitol news bureau
Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom apparently is optimistic that the state will give the go-ahead to the $85 million cane-syrup mill proposed for the Bunkie area.
Odom's been working to discredit a study that concluded the Bunkie plant would collapse under the weight of its own debt within a decade.
An economic consultant hired to examine the project concluded last week that the plant wouldn't be profitable.
John Cropley with LMC International Ltd. told lawmakers that the plant being pushed by Odom would be $76 million in the hole with $15.4 million still outstanding in construction loans by 2031.
Cropley said costs for the project would exceed profits after 10 years, partly because of inflation and declining sugar prices.
Cropley also estimated it would cost closer to $105 million to build the plant.
10 posted on 04/21/2005 8:16:52 AM PDT by Ellesu
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11 posted on 04/21/2005 8:25:25 AM PDT by OldEagle (Haven't been wrong since 1947, except about Hillary.)
This issue is way overblown, and is just political and media cheap-shot garbage. The vehicle is part of his compensation package, part of his salary. If this were a CEO of a large corporation with a $28M budget, no one would bat an eyelash.
Wooley is at least trying to turn the Louisiana Insurance Department around and get it headed in a positive direction. He travels all over the country practically begging insurance companies to come here and do business. Right now, its almost impossible to get decent homeowners insurance at any kind of affordable premium if you live south of I-10, and we have entire sections of the state where they will not cover you at all.
After the three former Insurance Commissioners went to jail, nobody wanted that job -- nobody. I'm sorry, but Louisiana needs to get some decent, intelligent people in positions of authority in government, unlike the usual good ol' boys that have been screwing us for years. If part of the incentive to get people like that into office is that we have to throw a $40K truck in with their salary, I am fine with that.
Louisiana needs to worry more about the state senators caught on FBI tape taking paper bags full of cash from scumbags to get inside deals. We need to worry about the millions of dollars we are pissing down the drain on the New Orleans Saints for no discernible reason. We need to worry about the district attorneys who come into office and fire everyone who is not the same color as they are and then replace them with people of their own color.
12 posted on 04/21/2005 8:45:35 AM PDT by Thrusher (Remember the Mog.)
To: OldEagle
Thanks, here's another:
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13 posted on 04/21/2005 4:45:53 PM PDT by Ellesu


Maurizio Sarri has confirmed that Alvaro Morata has been rested for Chelseas Europa League clash with BATE Borisov.
Morata had a difficult start to the season under new manager Sarri but the 26-year-old striker has excelled in Eden Hazards absence, scoring five goals in his last seven appearances for the Blues.
The Spaniard found the net either side of the break in a 3-1 win at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend but will play no part on Thursday evening.
Hazard, though, has traveled to Belarus despite speculation that the Belgian would be handed a rest for the Group L fixture following a back problem.
Asked about Moratas omission, Sarri replied: He played for three matches in a row, so I thought it was better to rest at Cobham and have good training.
The only problem is Cesc [Fabregas]. He had a fever.
On whether he was tempted to play Morata, Sarri responded: No. I think it is the opposite. Morata stayed in Cobham just to rest, and then just to have training.
I think it is better for him to stay fit with two or three training sessions than only with matches. It is normal.
Sometimes it is better to rest than always play. To train and physical qualities. If they only play they will lose that physical quality.
Oliver Giroud is available again after recovering from a leg injury and could replace Morata in Sarris starting XI.


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How To Write Objectives For A Lesson Plan?
1 What are the 3 learning objectives?
2 How do you write a good objective?
3 What are specific objectives in a lesson plan?
4 How do you write aims and objectives in a lesson plan?
5 How do you set goals and objectives?
6 What are the 5 smart objectives?
7 How do you write a clear objective?
8 What are objectives examples?
9 What is an aim and objective for teaching?
10 How do I write a lesson plan?
11 What are the general objectives?
12 What is aim with example?
13 What are the two main types of objective?
14 What are the aims of writing?
What are the 3 learning objectives?
Objectives for learning can be grouped into three major domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective.
How do you write a good objective?
Each objective should begin with a verb that describes an observable behavior, such as "describe, summarize, demonstrate, compare, plan, score", etc. You can observe the participant and measure how well the objective was met.
What are specific objectives in a lesson plan?
Instructional objectives are specific, measurable, short-term, observable student behaviors. They indicate the desirable knowledge, skills, or attitudes to be gained. An instructional objective is the focal point of a lesson plan.
How do you write aims and objectives in a lesson plan?
2 Writing an Aim Write your aim, or end goal of your lesson, at the top of the lesson plan. Avoid vague and difficult-to-assess words such as "understand" or "appreciate." Use SMART words like "design," "formulate," "practice" and "analyze." Describe your aim using active verbs to help track student progress.
How do you set goals and objectives?
How to set goals in 7 steps
Think about the results you want to see. Before you set a goal, take a closer look at what you're trying to achieve and ask yourself the following questions:
Create SMART goals.
Write your goals down.
Create an action plan.
Create a timeline.
Re-evaluate and assess your progress.
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What are the 5 smart objectives?
What are the five SMART goals? The SMART acronym outlines a strategy for reaching any objective. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and anchored within a Time Frame.
How do you write a clear objective?
5 Steps to Writing Clear and Measurable Learning Objectives
Identify the Level of Knowledge Necessary to Achieve Your Objective.
Select an Action Verb.
Create Your Very Own Objective.
Check Your Objective.
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.
What are objectives examples?
Examples of objectives include:
I will speak at five conferences in the next year.
I will read one book about sales strategy every month.
I will work with a coach to practise my networking skills by the end of this month.
What is an aim and objective for teaching?
An aim is a general statement of intent. It describes the direction in which the learner will go in terms of what they might learn or what the teacher/training will deliver. An objective is a more specific statement about what the learner should or will be able to do after the training experience.
How do I write a lesson plan?
What are the general objectives?
The general objective is a statement that summarizes the central idea and purpose of a work. The specific objectives detail the processes necessary for the complete performance of the work.
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What is aim with example?
Aim is defined as the point, target, direction, person or thing that is meant to be hit or achieved. The definition of aim means to point or direct or to try with a particular goal in mind. An example of aim is to point an arrow at a target. An example of aim is to try to save enough money for a new car.
What are the two main types of objective?
Process objectives. These are the objectives that provide the groundwork or implementation necessary to achieve your other objectives.
Behavioral objectives.
Community-level outcome objectives.
What are the aims of writing?
Purpose is the goal or aim of a piece of writing: to express oneself, to provide information, to persuade, or to create a literary work. There are four purposes writers use for writing.
Quick Answer: What Is An Objective In A Lesson Plan?
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Georgia Opinions
"Tough & Smart": New Abrams Ad Promises to Keep Kids & Communities Safe
Jessica Szilagyi
Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams has released her newest television ad "Tough and Smart" in which she focuses on community safety while supporters of hers debunk claims from her Republican opponent.
The ad features a police officer, a mom, and a teacher "calling out" Brian Kemp for his comments on Abrams in recent weeks, as his campaign and the Georgia Republican Party – have sharply criticized Abrams for her votes on crime while serving in the legislature. The claims in television ads by the Georgia Republican Party have been determined to be false.
The Abrams ad released Wednesday cites a vote in which Abrams voted to improve school safety in 2017 and another in 2015 at which time she voted to 'toughen' sex trafficking laws, a point of contention that has made headlines across the state over the last two weeks. The reference to the 2015 vote is to Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Senator Renee Unterman, which imposed an unrelated annual tax on strip clubs while expanding asset forfeiture privileges for those convicted of sex trafficking. It also increased the mandatory minimum sentencing for offenders.
The reference to the 2017 vote is SB 149, which imposed additional training requirements for school resources officers. (Read it here)
The ad also criticizes Kemp's infamous 'shotgun ad with Jake' before the featured voices praise Abrams' safety plan as 'tough and smart.' It closes with Abrams saying she'll "always tell the truth."
From the press release sent by the Abrams team:
Abrams has a proven track record of bipartisan work to improve community safety, from voting to increase safety measures for children to toughening sex trafficking laws. She also voted for anti-gang legislation that Brian Kemp himself called the strongest in the nation.
Last week, Abrams released her comprehensive, common-sense community safety plan, which also focused on community-oriented policing, violence prevention, and safe schools.
Brian Kemp has recently made desperate attempts to persuade voters – especially women – that he is not the same candidate he was in the primary election, when he pointed a gun at a teenager and expressed support for putting guns in classrooms. According to the most recent AJC poll, Abrams leads Kemp by 11 percentage points among women. Unfortunately for Kemp, voters aren't going to be fooled.
[AUDIO]
FORMER OFFICER: As a former police officer.
MOM: As a mom
TEACHER: As a teacher
FORMER OFFICER: We're calling Brian Kemp out…for his false and misleading attacks against Stacey Abrams.
TEACHER: Stacey Abrams has increased safety measures in schools and toughened penalties for sex trafficking.
MOM: Brian Kemp pointed a gun at a teenager…in his own ad.
TEACHER: Who does that?
FORMER OFFICER: I've seen Stacey Abrams at work…especially on her Community Safety Plan that goes after drug peddlers and predators.
TEACHER: It's tough
MOM: and smart.
STACEY ABRAMS: As governor, I will always tell you the truth. Together, we can make Georgia safe and prosperous…for all.
Jessica Szilagyi is a former Statewide Contributor for AllOnGeorgia.com.
30+ Democrat Women Pen Letter to Kemp, Call for Him to Denounce Kavanaugh
AllOnGeorgia Fact Check: Abrams Ad on Kemp's Private School Voucher Support is Mostly False


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Lysts on the Lake
Steve Hemphill
Competing In:
Joust a' Plaisance, Melee a' Cheval, La Chasse
Leander, TX, US
"Unus sed Leo" (One, but a lion)
Steve fondly remembers the memories of his father teaching him how to respect, train and ride the family's horses. It wasn't until 2003, when he purchased his first horse that he discovered the desire to continue where his father left off. In the early 1980s he developed an interest in medieval and renaissance history when he attended college. In 2003, Steve decided to renew his interest in horses and chose to combine it with his love of medieval history. Since then, he has produced and competed in a number of medieval equestrian events around the world which showcased competitive jousting and other medieval equestrian sports. He is a member of the Board of Representatives (the governing body) of the International Jousting League and a level 3 Jouster with the International Jousting Association. He is the owner of a'Plaisance, Ltd. and the Executive Producer of the "Lysts on the Lake". When Steve is not involved with jousting he can be found enjoying Dressage, Eventing and Foxhunting with his faithful equine companions, Lucky and Tinkerbell.
"The Tournament of the Phoenix" 2009 (1st place in Skill at Arms)
"The Lysts at Castleton" 2010 (1st in Jousting and 1st place in Skill at Arms)
"The Tournament of the Phoenix" 2010 (1st in Skill at Arms and participated in jousting)
"Lysts on the Lake" 2011 (Executive Producer and 1st place in the joust).
"Lysts on the Lake" 2012 (Executive Producer and 3rd place in the "Texas division" joust)
The Tournament at Verneuil-sur-Avre 2012, France
The Tournament at Neauphle-le-Château 2012, France (Captain of the 1st place Team USA)
The European Jousting Championships 2012, Denmark (awarded "Most Chivalrous")
"Lysts on the Great Lakes" 2012, Michigan, USA (3rd place in the joust, 2nd place in Skill at Arms)
"The Grand Tournament of St. Charles" 2013 (1st place in the Melee, 2nd place in the Skill at Arms, 3rd place in the Joust
"The Lysts on the Lake" 2013
"Papegault in Bicolline" 2014 (3rd place "Sport" Division)
"The Grand Tournament for SIRE" 2015
"The Society for Creative Anachronism's 50th Anniversary Championship Joust" 2016
"The European Jousting Championships" 2016, Denmark (awarded "Most Chivalrous")
Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee Joust 2017, Royal Armouries England (Member of the Sword of Honour winning "Team England", 1st place melee)
Lysts on the Lake 2017, Austin, Texas USA (Executive Producer, 4th Place Skill at Arms, 7th place Joust)
"Grand Fete Medieval", Leve France (1st Place Skill at Arms, 2nd Place Joust, 2nd Place Overall Champion)
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Peter Kraus Appointed to Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board
Waters Kraus & Paul Partner Chosen by U.S. Senate President Pro Tempore to Serve on the FJC Foundation Board, Working to Promote Improvements in Our Judicial Administration
Peter Kraus, a founding and managing partner of Waters Kraus & Paul, was appointed by Senator Harry Reid to serve on the Federal Judicial Center Foundation Board.
The Federal Judicial Center (FJC) is the education and research agency for the federal court system. It was created by Congress in 1967 to promote improvements in judicial administration in U.S. courts. Congress later created the Federal Judicial Center Foundation in 1990, to receive gifts to support the work of the FJC.
The Foundation is governed by a seven person board appointed by the Chief Justice, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. No Foundation Board member may be a judge.
"I'm honored and look forward to the challenges and opportunities this appointment presents to assist the judicial administration in the U.S. courts," says Mr. Kraus. His five-year appointment began on December 8, 2014.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Peter Kraus began his career as a commercial litigator in Washington, D.C., and has since focused his law practice on toxic torts and pharmaceutical injury litigation. He is an ardent supporter of consumer and victims' rights, having testified before the Texas Legislature and frequently lobbied Congress on behalf of asbestos litigants. Mr. Kraus is active in the community, particularly in the areas of education, medicine and the legal profession. He currently severs on the board and executive committee of the Greenhill School, the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice and the board of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, and he is a board member of the Southwestern Medical Foundation. Mr. Kraus has also served on Duke University Annual Fund's executive committee. Mr. Kraus has been elected by his peers for membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates and is a member of American Association for Justice.
Learn more about Peter Kraus.
Category: Attorney Spotlight, Waters Kraus & Paul


Good afternoon. I live in a house and my tenant is living in an out building on the property. He has lived there 9 years, paid the rent on time etc. There is no tenancy agreement and it has come to light that there should be one in place as I am looking to move at some point. How do I proceed ? What sort of tenancy agreement do I need? Many thanks.


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A Short History of Brexit: From Brentry to Backstop, by Kevin O'Rourke
Swiss-Irish economics professor Kevin O'Rourke explains Brexit, focusing on English and European history.
A Short History of Brexit is essentially divided into two halves. The first half examines Britain's history within Europe, especially its relationship and attitudes to the continent. It also builds up a complex picture of all the treaties and agreements that have been signed onto over the decades, resulting in a complicated web of economic integration, delivering many benefits. The promotion of free trade within Europe, however, wasn't always primarily about economics. Another key goal was political, to hopefully avoid devastating future conflicts.
The British have always remained ambivalent about the European project. For many decades Britain hoped to maintain trade within the Commonwealth, with countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Britain clung to fantasies of empire. Nonetheless, the European economy powered along, making trade with Europe inevitable. This rankled in some quarters. To highlight this ambivalence, O'Rourke gives the example of Margaret Thatcher. She did more than any other politician to sign Britain up to European free trade, all the while remaining virulently anti-Europe.
The second part of the book looks at recent history, since the referendum. Possible explanations for why the Leave vote succeeded are teased out. It's noted that regions deeply affected by austerity were more likely to vote leave, even though this was government policy, not EU policy. Unscrupulous politicians, who were unschooled in the intricacies of what Brexit would actually mean, campaigned hard to leave. Boris Johnson is a case in point. He wasn't sure on which side he stood – remain or leave – until the very last minute. He seemed to enjoy the politicking, rather than have a policy.
The sections that deal with the technical aspects of Brexit are fascinating – and horrifying. So many responsible ministers didn't have the most basic grasp of the rules and frameworks that governed EU trade, hence found themselves dumbstruck by reality. And this doesn't even take into account the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, a complex difficulty never discussed during the Brexit campaign, but a terrible hangover for the day after the euphoria of winning. This is the great tragicomedy of Brexit. The British thought they could magically enjoy all the benefits of the EU, and pluck out the unpalatable bits. There is even a new expression that encapsulates this thinking: cakeism. That is, having your economic cake and eating it too.
It's quite clear that Kevin O'Rourke is of the remain persuasion, and there are some sections where this bias comes through clearly. Overall, however, this is a cool-headed and informative study of a rare phenomenon, a country that decides to cut its nose off despite its face.
A Short History of Brexit: From Brentry to Backstop, by Kevin O'Rourke. Penguin $35
From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting, by Judith Brett
Professor of politics Judith Brett offers many reasons to be cheerful about Australia.
Despite there being much despondency about contemporary Australian politics, Judith Brett finds plenty to be cheerful about. In From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage, Brett argues that the politicians, bureaucrats and citizens who developed our voting system deserve as much recognition in the popular imagination as the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli. A big claim, but worth paying attention to.
The story begins with the first parliamentary elections in 1843, held at Port Jackson (now Sydney). Elections in those days were rowdy affairs, with bribery and bullying the order of the day. An early innovation was the secret ballot, leading to a more orderly and secure vote. When concerns that first-past-the-post voting could lead to a candidate winning with a minority vote, a system of preferential voting was introduced. It was a woman, Catherine Helen Spence, who was at the forefront of this reform. By 1924, with the introduction of compulsory voting, Australia's modern voting system was pretty much in place.
Compulsory voting is the jewel in the crown of Australia's electoral culture, rare among modern democracies, one that tempers extremism as politicians must pitch policies to all voters – whether poor or rich, migrant or native born. Brett also argues that without compulsory voting, the disaffected would drop out of the process altogether. Compulsion makes them park their vote somewhere, allowing new voices to appear – Cliver Palmer, One Nation, the Greens. None perfect, by any means, but at least offering a way for the disenfranchised to let off steam.
The record is not perfect, however. There are dark stains on our voting history, namely the treatment of our first peoples. The aboriginal vote was by and large suppressed; rights were legislated away. Some aborigines, in some states, could vote, but it was always made difficult. Many worried about giving the vote to aboriginal people due to their dominant numbers. Shamefully it took until 1983, under the Hawke government, for full equality to be achieved when voting was made compulsory for indigenous Australians.
The last few chapters examine recent votes, with special attention paid to the same sex marriage survey. Brett is quite critical of this survey (it wasn't technically a vote) and its unusual process. The eight week voting period was far too long, the process wasn't secret, the postal surveys were easily tampered with and the method of announcement, by the head of the Australian Bureau of Statistics who conducted the survey, unorthodox.
This is a terrific read. A pithy and engaging history of how Australia developed a first class voting system that has saved us from much division and extremism. A celebration of what Australia does best: fair, progressive, inclusive elections.
From Secret Ballot to Democracy Sausage: How Australia Got Compulsory Voting, by Judith Brett. Text $29.99


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Q: Convert DNAStringSet to a list of elements in R? (Error in seq[[1]][["seq"]] : subscript out of bounds in R) I have a bed file which contains DNA sequences information as follow:
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track name="194" description="194 methylation (sites)" color=0,60,120 useScore=1
chr1    15864   15866   FALSE   894 +
chr1    534241  534243  FALSE   921 -
chr1    710096  710098  FALSE   729 +
chr1    714176  714178  FALSE   12  -
chr1    720864  720866  FALSE   988 -

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library(BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19)
genome <- BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19
chr<-as.matrix(as.character(mydataSet_Test1[,1]))

#50
start<-as.matrix(as.integer(as.character(mydataSet_Test1[,2]))-50)
end<-as.matrix(as.integer(as.character(mydataSet_Test1[,3]))+50)
Seqs50_Test1<-getSeq(genome,chr,start=start,end=end)

Now, Seqs50_Test1 is Large DNAStringSet.
I want now to load the BioSeqClass package in R, to do a homolog reduction in my sequences.
I want to use the hr() function, which, according to the package manual, is like this:
Description
Filter homolog sequences by sequence similarity.
hr(seq, method, identity, cdhit.path)
Arguments
seq a list with one element for each protein/gene sequence. The elements are in two parts, one the description ("desc") and the second is a character string of the biological sequence ("seq").
identity a numeric value ranged from 0 to 1. It is used as a maximum identity cutoff among input sequences.
method a string for the method of homolog redunction. This must be one of the strings "cdhit" or "aligndis".
My question is how can I convert my DNAStringSet to the list of elements the function hr() wants? I tried using the list() function but when I run the hr() function, it gives me an error Error in seq[1][["seq"]] : subscript out of bounds
FULL CODE:
mydataSet = dataSet[,1:3]

library(BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19)
genome = BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19
chr = as.matrix(as.character(mydataSet[,1]))
start = as.matrix(as.integer(as.character(mydataSet[,2]))-200)
end = as.matrix(as.integer(as.character(mydataSet[,3]))+200)
Seqs = getSeq(genome,chr,start=start,end=end)
writeXStringSet(Seqs, "C:\\Users\\JL009\\Desktop\\Seqs.fasta", append=FALSE, format = "fasta")

#if (!requireNamespace("BiocManager", quietly = TRUE))
#  install.packages("BiocManager")

#BiocManager::install("BioSeqClass")

library(BioSeqClass)
library(Biostrings)
seq = as.character(readAAStringSet("C:\\Users\\JL009\\Desktop\\Seqs.fasta"))
reducSeqs = hr(seq, method="aligndis", identity=0.4)

A: Try something like this then:
library(BioSeqClass)
library(Biostrings)
library(BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19)

gr = GRanges(seqnames="chr1",IRanges(start=seq(10e6,11e6,length.out=10),width=50))
S = getSeq(BSgenome.Hsapiens.UCSC.hg19,gr)
names(S) = paste("seq",1:length(S))

input = lapply(seq_along(S),function(i)list(desc=names(S)[i],seq=as.character(S[[i]])))

hr(input,method="aligndis",identity=0.5)


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