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Elon Musk's Tesla pickup truck will likely have few competitors from legacy auto
By Simon Alvarez
Elon Musk admits that while Tesla probably has the most exciting product roadmap in the industry today, he has a soft spot for the company's upcoming pickup truck. In a recent appearance at the Recode Decode podcast hosted by veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher, Musk stated that the Tesla Truck would be "super futuristic," to the point where it would not look out of place in the Blade Runner franchise.
Musk candidly added that if the first pickup, with its cyberpunk tech and features, proves too radical for the market, then Tesla would release a more conventional truck. Ultimately, it remains to be seen if the company would breach the pickup market through Elon Musk's Blade Runner cyberpunk truck or a more conventional pickup, but one thing is sure. Tesla would soon be competing in America's most lucrative auto segment.
It could be argued that pickup trucks are the quintessential American vehicles. In 2017 alone, pickup truck sales across the US accounted for 16.4% of the country's total car sales. Within this number were nearly 900,000 Ford F-Series pickups and about 950,000 GM-branded trucks. Speaking to Trucks.com last January, Michael Ramsey, an automotive analyst at Gartner Inc., noted that in several areas in the US, a truck is a preferable vehicle for consumers.
A more conventional take on the Tesla pickup truck. [Credit: Theo Chin/Chris Doane Automotive]
"In many areas of the country, the truck is just the preferred lifestyle look. They handle much better than before, and with the aid of technology, are even easier to navigate in tight spaces. The U.S. is ideally suited to bigger vehicles because of big parking spaces and roads," the auto analyst said.
While the disruption of the auto industry with electric-powered vehicles could be felt in the passenger car market thanks to vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, the EV movement is yet to breach the pickup truck segment. EV startups like Bollinger Motors and Rivian are working on all-electric pickup trucks, but both companies are still building facilities capable of manufacturing vehicles on a mass scale. Rivian, for one, is tooling its 2.6 million sq ft factory in Normal, IL. Legacy automakers, which actually have the necessary infrastructure to mass produce all-electric trucks, have mostly taken a rather conservative stance.
Ford has noted that it is developing a hybrid version of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck. In a post on its official website, the company stated that the F-150 hybrid would be a vehicle with no-compromises, "from low-end torque for extra pulling power to serving as a mobile generator on the job site." Ford, though, has not announced an official release date for the vehicle, though there is speculation that the legacy automaker would launch the hybrid truck around 2020.
Ford is expected to release a hybrid version of its F-150 pickup truck. [Credit: Ford]
GM, on the other hand, recently took an even more conservative stance. In a statement to the Detroit Free Press, vice president of global strategy Mike Abelson declared that GM would lead the EV industry in the "next decade or so." Despite this, Abelson noted that its core business — comprised of large, gasoline and diesel-powered pickup trucks — would remain intact for the next couple of decades.
"The core business is going to be the core business for a couple of decades to come. There will not be any AV/EV pickups," Abelson said.
With legacy automakers seemingly taking their time once more, Elon Musk's Blade Runner truck might end up being one of the first movers in the electric pickup market. And if there is anything that could be learned in the domination of the Model S and 3 in their respective segments, ignoring Tesla and the potential of its vehicles could be a pretty big mistake.
In a brief brainstorming session on Twitter earlier this year, Elon Musk accepted suggestions for features that would be useful for the upcoming Tesla pickup truck. Among these include four-wheel steering, the capability to parallel park itself, seating for six people, a 240-volt connection for power tools, and a maximum towing capacity of 300,000 pounds. Tesla is yet to provide a teaser for the release date of its pickup truck, though speculations are high that the vehicle would be announced after the Model Y, which is expected to be unveiled in 2019.
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Jean-Guy Cardinal, né le  à Montréal et mort le  à Québec, est un notaire, professeur et homme politique québécois. Il a été doyen de la Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal, membre du Conseil législatif du Québec (1967-1968), député (1968-1973, 1976-1979) et ministre de l'Éducation (1967-1970).

Biographie

De 1950 à 1953, Jean-Guy Cardinal pratique le droit comme notaire à Lachine. En 1953, il entreprend une carrière dans l'enseignement du droit à la Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal, obtient un doctorat en droit en 1957, puis devient doyen de la Faculté de 1965 à 1967.

Le , Jean-Guy Cardinal est nommé conseiller législatif de la division de Rougemont. Il démissionne du Conseil législatif pour se présenter député de l'Union nationale dans la circonscription de Bagot lors  de l'élection partielle du .

Il est ministre de l'Éducation du Québec ( - ) dans le cabinet des premiers ministres Daniel Johnson et Jean-Jacques Bertrand, puis premier ministre intérimaire du Québec ( - ).

Au printemps 1969, Jean-Guy Cardinal décide de contester le leadership du chef de l'Union nationale et premier ministre du Québec, Jean-Jacques Bertrand. Au congrès du parti tenu à Québec, le 22 juin, M. Cardinal est défait avec 42 % des votes des délégués, contre 58 % pour M. Bertrand.

Loi 63
Fait tournant de sa carrière politique, le , Jean-Guy Cardinal, alors ministre de l'Éducation dans le cabinet Bertrand, parraine « sans conviction » et « malgré lui » le controversé projet de loi 63, qui consacre le libre-choix de la langue d'enseignement.

C'est dans la foulée de la contestation étudiante qui va de l'automne 1968 au printemps 1969 au Québec, avec notamment l'Opération McGill français () et l'occupation du Cégep de Maisonneuve (), que survient, en , le très vaste front commun contre la loi 63 (communément appelé bill 63 à l'époque).

, écrit Guy Cormier, éditorialiste au quotidien La Presse, dans l'article qu'il consacre à M. Cardinal le jour des funérailles de celui-ci, le .
Lysiane Gagnon, correspondante parlementaire de La Presse à Québec dans les années 1970, précise de son côté la situation intenable dans laquelle Jean-Guy Cardinal se trouvait alors face à ce projet de loi :

Il est réélu député du comté de Bagot aux élections générales de 1970 mais le parti de l'Union nationale est battu. Il ne se représente pas aux élections générales de 1973, préférant retourner à la pratique du droit et à l'enseignement à l'Université de Montréal. Aux élections générales de 1976, il brigue à nouveau les suffrages, sous la bannière du Parti québécois cette fois, et il est élu député du comté de Prévost. Le Premier ministre René Lévesque le nomme vice-président de l'Assemblée nationale, fonction dont il s'acquitte  et qu'il occupera jusqu'à sa mort en 1979.

Dans son bloc-notes du , Guy Cormier écrit :

Loi 101
Lysiane Gagnon, pour sa part, s'attarde au leadership que Jean-Guy Cardinal a exercé dans le débat sur la Loi 101, et au dénouement tragique d'une carrière commencée dans la passion et l'espoir :

Puis la journaliste qui, à ce titre, avait bien connu Jean-Guy Cardinal, témoigne ainsi de la personnalité complexe et attachante de cet homme :

Elle conclut ainsi:

Jean-Guy Cardinal avait épousé Jacqueline Boisvert à Montréal, le . De cette union sont nés Pierre, Dominique, André, Francine et Marie-Josée Cardinal. Il a ensuite épousé Julienne (Julie) Meilleur à Québec, le . De cette deuxième union sont nés Catherine et François Cardinal. Il a été inhumé à Sainte-Foy, dans le cimetière Notre-Dame-de-Belmont, le .

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Naissance en mars 1925
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Naissance à Montréal
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This seeker's intention for this Chakra spread was to better understand her role in an active court case. Having suffered from a hit and run as a pedestrian, there was impact in all parts of her life. Along with several bumps, bruises, and a broken rib, she received a diagnosis of post-concussion syndrome. Financially insecure, still recovering from her injuries, and feeling the strain of stressful results related to her accident, many uncharted emotions and thoughts swirled in the seeker's head. Uncertainty was the most present aspect in her life as the legal proceedings drew closer to a settlement. She requested guidance that would be in her highest good to deal with the unknowns of the outcome. Along with those intentions, the seeker expressed that a timeline for resolution would be helpful.
STRATEGY (Air | Growth) – At the 2nd chakra, the home of emotions, relationships and self-worth, the card is Strategy. When in alignment, this chakra carries passion and trust. Out of alignment it may bring rigid beliefs, resentfulness and feelings of inadequacy. This card reflects the mental state of the seeker to plan her next moves. Through cautious contemplation, the seeker may need to examine what absolutes within her belief systems are no longer serving her. With many variables to consider, take time to understand the board. The duality speaks to what reaction is in the seeker's highest good. There are possible reactions that will be of great benefit, while others may be foolhardy. Examine options and make these decisions with emotional stability and self-worth in mind.
CREATIVITY (Fire | Nourishment) – The Creativity card arrived at the 3rd chakra. The 3rd chakra holds personal power, will, self-esteem and happiness. When this chakra is charged with positive energy, confidence and feelings of empowerment are easy to tap into. For the seeker, her sense of powerlessness, anger and confusion arise from the 3rd chakra imbalance. As she learns to navigate the new ways of doing the everyday things that are persistent challenges in her day to day life, she will discover what works for her. Her connection to Source is represented by the Divine Light that flows into her bowl, a symbol of the soul, and overflows into unlimited possibilities. This energy has prolific potential as a balanced expression of self that may serve as expansion for the soul. By accessing the creative power of the Universe, the seeker can find her own creative gifts and then apply them to her new circumstances. By knowing and following the truth of herself, the seeker may find her sacred path, allowing her to use the Divine Light in a nourishing, positive way.
RENOVATION (Fire | Ending) – The heart, at the 4th chakra, gets the Renovation card. The heart is the home of love, understanding, hope and forgiveness. To avoid feelings of despair and unworthiness, the seeker is invited to consider how her new outlook and beliefs allow her space to grow again. After her "trial by fire" she may find herself dancing in a circle of wholeness. The flames burn away that which is no longer needed. Mars symbolizes breaking down of obstacles. From the space cleared, the seeker can now hoist a torch to a fresh cycle of opportunity. It is all upwards from here!
ASCENT (Air | Refinement) – Ascent brings refinement to the 5th chakra, found at the throat area. After the fires of Renovation have burned away that which does not serve, the lasting affects of the fire allow the seeker to leave unwanted baggage behind. Climbing to the top of the mountain, the seeker rises above negativity, balancing the feminine and male energy to become the authentic expression of self. The time has come to share her inner voice. Prepare to teach what she knows, to share her story with the world.
CONNECTION (Water | Nourishment) – At the 6th chakra, the third eye, Connection with the All That Is will be nourished. The seeker can look from her closest circle to the breadth of the cosmos to find connections. Love and the Divine can be found in the aura of the Earth, as well as within herself. By the connection to so many things, the largest of obstacles can be overcome. The highest aspects of herself will become part of her consciousness, bringing a vision of oneness, while maintaining balance of male and female energies.
INTUITION (Water | Quietude) – The 7th chakra, located on the crown, shows that Intuition may lead to transcendence. Through quiet meditation, and reflection from the 5th and 6th chakra cards, the seeker may strengthen her connection to Spirit ever deeper. The symbols speak to her emotional life. During waking hours she may find herself still connected to the astral planes in order to journal her experiences. By bringing those symbols into her third dimensional reality the seeker will maintain a stronger relationship with All That Is.
By surrendering, planning and fueling the creative fires, the seeker will find peace while this phase of her court case works out for the best. While ridding herself of undesirable thought patterns and ties, she may find her heart free to move towards her highest good without obstacles. With an expanded connection to self and Spirit, the seeker will discover a deeper relationship with both.
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According to England based media outlet Express, Manchester United flop Memphis Depay might be moving to Serie A giants AC Milan permanently in the summer of 2016.
Memphis Depay joined English giants Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015. The Manchester-based club signed the winger for a fee of £25m, successfully beating bitter rivals Liverpool to his signature.
A lot was expected from Depay from both the coaches and the fans, after being given the club's iconic number 7 shirt. But, after showing initial promise, he fizzled out and had an underwhelming season.
Depay was named as the "Best Young Player" in the world in 2015 by France Football. His playing style has earned him acclaim, with fans, media, and former players drawing comparison to Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
He began his professional career with PSV Eindhoven, where, under the influence of manager Phillip Cocu, he became an integral part of the team, scoring 50 goals in 124 games across all competitions.
During the 2015-2016 season, Depay even had the third-highest shirt sales in the world, behind Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, according to online retailer Kitbag.
According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, AC Milan want Depay on a loan deal in January before they finalise the permanent transfer in the summer.
Milan, who recently got taken over by a Chinese consortium, are going to make use of the newly acquired cash reserves by bidding £24m for Memphis Depay.


Apparently winter is coming. I think it took longer to get to Brisbane than it did to Westeros. But assuming that we will have a winter, here are few ways you can take your summer favourites and turn them into cosy winter ones.
The addition of a trench coat in a similar cut and length brings a very summery outfit into cooler weather territory. Rather than buckling at the front (and obscuring the dress all together), I have tied the belt at the back. This emphasises the hourglass shape of the dress. Winter shoes and a cute hat and you are ready for the winter racing carnival.
Tights and boots instantly take an outfit from summer to winter. I'm also way more comfortable in a dress this short with tights.
I don't know why I see maxi skirts as a winter thing and maxi dresses as a summer thing — but I do. Adding extra layers in the way of a single and denim jacket, along with boots, make this a fav winter outfit. If the days get warm (as they do in Brisbane) you can always de-layer.
This rather lovely boho dress transforms into a winter outfit with the addition of a black turtleneck and the gorgeous Aspen vest from Philosophy (gifted). It looks just as cute thrown over the dress without the turtleneck. Because the dress is so low cut, I tend to always wear a vest over the top — it's a good trick for any dress that you quite like but feel exposes too much of the girls.
Like me, you might have things in your wardrobe that leave you feeling exposed as summer outfits. Adding layers can give you comfort and your outfit a new lease of life as the weather turns.
Now, you might know my friend Bron over at FlatBumMum – she also has some fabulous ideas for transforming summer dresses into winter stunners. And if you have posted about this very topic, link up in the comments.
What's your favourite way to style summer clothing into winter?
Wow, great conversions. I'll be looking at my wardrobe differently this winter.
So glad to read that — I am all for re-purposing where you can.
This is something I do! Maxi dresses especially- add boots, a jacket and a scarf and you're good to go!
Just such an easy and cool look.
IF it ever gets cool enough. The mornings just tease with promises of a chill in the air.
Thanks – I love that leggings look!
Great ideas. I've been struggling a bit because our mornings seem to be cool, but the afternoons are positively sunny and warm! It's good to have a layered approach (even though I HATE layers haha).
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I think it's all about the layers given our weather.
So many options with maxis – one of the most versatile pieces of clothing around I reckon.
So glad to read it – I am all for re-using as much of our wardrobes as possible.
I really like the teeny, tiny dress transformation. Not that it doesn't look super hot in the Summer version.
Thanks Karen. It is a pretty short dress so tights are definitely a go.
I love all your suggestions but if I looked as amazing as you in that first dress I would be strutting around all winter in that maxi and nothing else!!!
Oooh. Exciting. I LOVE mine — I was lucky enough to win them.
These are great suggestions! I love finding really versatile pieces I can wear year-round.


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Fury vs Joshua News Deontay Wilder says he won't go back to 'old habits'
Deontay Wilder says he won't go back to 'old habits'
Deontay Wilder says he won't go back to "old habits" when he meets Tyson Fury for a third time in Las Vegas on Saturday July 24.
'The Bronze Bomber' gets the chance to avenge the first defeat of his professional career, and reclaim the WBC world heavyweight title in the process.
It has been almost 18 long months since Deontay (42-1-1) was crushed by 'The Gypsy King' in their rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Wilder has been criticised not just for the excuses he offered post-fight, but for the limited nature of his skillset.
Deontay Wilder seeking perfection
The man himself though says he is seeking perfection in his preparation under new head trainer Malik Scott, and says his team are all on the same page heading into the last two weeks before the fight.
He said: "I feel great, I have a great team. Everybody's just on one accord – it's like the instructions coming even clearer. It's like how can you wrong when you have so many guys on the same page.
"My hand will be raised high in the sky, not because I whooped his ass for 12 rounds, but because I knocked him out."
– @BronzeBomber #FuryWilder3 Fight Details: https://t.co/5UivMiJ3ii pic.twitter.com/tXIlnWfxmJ
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 7, 2021
"We're looking for perfection, you'll never be perfect but that don't mean you can't practise it. We're here practising to make perfect so when I get in the ring it won't be no questions asked, it won't be going back to old habits, it will be right what we've been working on this camp.
"I'm looking for that. My hand will be raised high in the sky, not because I whooped his ass for 12 rounds, but because I knocked him out."
Wilder the underdog this time
Wilder of course remains probably the biggest puncher in the heavyweight division today, but he appears to know that more will be needed to hand Fury (30-0-1) the first loss of his professional career.
Deontay, a clear underdog for this trilogy meeting, had Fury on the floor twice in their first fight in Los Angeles in December 2018. Fury though got off the canvas both times to hear the final bell before the fight was called a controversial draw.
A Wilder victory of course would turn the heavyweight division upside down. All the belts are currently held by Fury and fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. It is still hoped that if Fury defeats Deontay and Joshua overcomes Oleksandr Usyk on September 25, the pair could meet before the end of 2021.

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Terre Haute Fire Department responds to business blaze
Five people were inside a business located near Honey Creek Mall in Terre Haute this afternoon when they evacuated due to smoke in the builing.
Upon the arrival of Terre Haute Fire Department crews just after 4 p.m, flames were shooting out of the roof at Backyard Leisure. A short time later, the roof collapsed, according to scanner traffic. The building sustained heavy damage.
An employee of Backyard Leisure, Josh Michaels, said that before the fire, an unusual smell was detected in the office. About an hour later, power was lost in the business. He said when they reset the breaker, they saw " quite a bit of smoke, and called 911."
With a heat advisory in effect for the area, the outside temperature was in the 90s as crews battled the blaze.
The fire remains under investigation at this time.
Suspect refuses to give real name to police after TH pursuit
Wilson/Vigo Co. Jail
UPDATE- Tremain L. Wilson, 31, of Chicago, is the name of the suspect booked into the Vigo County Jail following a police pursuit.
Multiple agencies assisted Indiana State Police after a man refusing to cooperate with officers fled a traffic stop in southern Vigo County this afternoon in an allegedly stolen vehicle.
According to ISP Sgt. Joe Watts, the driver ultimately gave multiple names and identification information – and has not been identified at the time of this report.
"Troopers have yet to positively ID the driver, so he will be held in the Vigo County Jail until he is properly identified and answers to his initial charges of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle (felony) and criminal reckless with a vehicle (felony) submitted by Trooper Erik Smith," Watts explained this evening.
The suspect led police on a high speed chase on into Terre Haute until tire deflation devices were deployed just south of Chestnut Street on northbound US 41. The tires of the Toyota were disabled and the vehicle stopped around 4 p.m.
According to the report, Trooper Smith was patrolling northbound on US 41 near French Drive, just before 3 p.m, when he was passed on the right by the Gold 2002 Toyota Corolla. The black male suspect was driving at 70mph.
The driver initially pulled over to the shoulder, but quickly accelerated and fled northbound on US 41 at speeds of 80-90mph. Other agencies joined in the pursuit as the suspect made his way into the city of Terre Haute.
As the vehicle approached the city's south side, Indiana State Police called off the chase due to heavier traffic. A short time later, Vigo County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop the Corolla on northbound US 41 and the suspect continued to flee.
Four vehicle occupants were detained at the scene. However, the driver – who is the unnamed suspect – was the only one arrested. The suspect vehicle was allegedly stolen out of Chicago earlier this month, Watts said.
Assisting were ISP Sergeant Joe Rutledge and Troopers Ty Lightle and Courtland Woodruff, Vigo County Sheriff's Office, Terre Haute Police, and West Terre Haute Police.


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First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer ST
First Drive: 2020 Ford Explorer
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A two-tonne, three-row SUV that thinks it's a sports car—and can back it up
by Jil McIntosh | June 20, 2019
STEVENSON, Washington – Surely there can be nothing goofier than the idea of a two-tonne, three-row SUV that thinks it's supposed to be a sports car.
And yet, amazingly, Ford manages to pull it off. For 2020, the company handed its all-new Explorer to its performance division to create the Explorer ST. It's big and it's heavy, and yet it drives and performs like something half its size and weight.
It'll start at $59,099 in Canada when it goes on sale later this year. Options include an ST Street Pack of 21-inch wheels, performance brakes and red calipers, or a High-Performance Package that adds to the Street Pack with even beefier brake pads. However, the rims will be wrapped with all-season tires rather than performance versions, and that's a head-scratcher. The only thing that comes to mind is that perhaps Ford figures most buyers will still treat it as an everyday vehicle and might not realize they have to switch over come winter.
Its family-friendly three-row seating aside, performance is the ticket here, starting under the hood. Regular Explorer models include a turbocharged EcoBoost 2.3L four-cylinder in the XLT and Limited, and a gas-electric powertrain in the Limited Hybrid.
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The top-line Platinum – one trim level above the ST – uses a 3.0L EcoBoost V6 that turns out 365 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. The Ford Performance folks took that engine, and pumped it up to 400 horses and 415 lb-ft for the ST.
As with the other Explorer models, it uses a ten-speed automatic transmission, and comes only with all-wheel drive. However, the Explorer's makeover included switching from the front-wheel drive configuration on the current 2019 model, to rear-wheel drive platform. That creates a considerable change in the driving dynamics, with the all-wheel system primarily powering the back axle, and automatically sending torque to the front as needed for the driving conditions.
The steering has substantial weight to it, dialled in exactly right so it's sporty-firm and yet not too heavy. Gears are selected through a first-for-Explorer dial shifter, and with paddle shifters for the sequential manual mode.
Another dial runs you through the drive modes, including for off-road and slippery surfaces, but it's the Sport setting that you want. It further tightens the steering, quickens the throttle response, and adjusts the shift patterns, all of which heighten the fun factor.
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Yes, this thing's fun, more than it has a right to be. Ford's aiming at heavy hitters like Dodge's Durango SRT and the Range Rover Sport HST, and it's hit the target dead-on. The engine pulls with fierce power, and the transmission always keeps it right in the sweet spot.
It's the handling that really makes this work. The quick steering response is matched with a buttoned-down suspension and, given the Explorer's size, a surprisingly small dose of body roll. It makes this sport-ute feel much smaller than it is, especially when I was pushing it hard on some of the sinewy roads up the hills. I've driven sedans that don't feel as nimble as the ST does.
That said, though, if we're intended to drive the ST like this, it needs better sports seats. They're extremely comfortable but their side bolsters are too soft, and I had far too much lateral movement in my chair when taking the curves. I slid even more on the passenger side, when I couldn't brace myself with the dead pedal.
That said, that's the reality of the ST: it's a three-row family vehicle with the sporty part added in. There aren't any over-the-top exterior styling cues, and inside, the ST branding is restricted to the steering wheel, floor mats, and logos stitched into the seats.
As with the regular Explorer, the second-row captain's chairs are equally comfortable, and they slide forward electrically for access to the third row. Those rearward chairs are hard and flat, and will likely be saved for smaller children, or adults on short trips.
The ST I drove had been equipped with an optional premium stereo system and with Ford's new 10.1-inch central touchscreen. If there's a more awkward design for the screen, I can't imagine what it would be; the best way to describe it is that someone took an iPad and glued the bottom of it to the dash.
It's very easy to use, though, as Ford has added some updates to its Sync 3 system. Several of the functions that used to be accessed through the instrument cluster via the steering wheel buttons are now just a tap on the screen. These include driver assist aids such as adaptive cruise control, and if you're not sure exactly what something is, there's an information button that brings up a photo or video of it.
It's still a goofy idea to build a big SUV as a sports model, but for those who long for one, the ST delivers. It's going to be a small sliver of the Explorer's sales overall, and it's likely those who do buy them will spend much of their time driving them like they're just regular Explorers – but when they can let loose, they'll be impressed.
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The 56th BFI London Film Festival kicks off this week, Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' being the opening film on Wednesday evening. We're already knee-deep in the festival's press screenings, and will be bringing you reviews over the course of the festival (and beyond). Before all that however, here are our recommendations/top films to see during the London Film Festival.
We've arranged the list alphabetically - no favouritism, here. Except for obviously these being some of our favourite choices. With over 225 films at the LFF, there are others we'd like to recommend but you could do much worse than any of these choices. Limited tickets are still available for some of the screenings but act fast. Here are ten of our suggested films to watch at the LFF 2012.
Director Brandon Cronenberg follows in his father's prestigious footsteps with his debut feature, 'Antiviral' - a disturbing sci-fi horror that examines the extremes of celebrity-obsessed culture. Apparently partly inspired by this innocuous Jimmy Kimmel interview, in which Sarah Michelle Gellar quips about infecting the audience with her cold, 'Antiviral' is set in a not-too-distant future in which fans can become intravenously connected with their idols by injecting modified celebrity diseases. Likely to make deliciously uncomfortable viewing.
One of the ten films in Official Competition for Best Film at the London Film Festival, 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' has already won Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2012 and the Camera D'or at Cannes. Does it justify the hype? If you miss its UK premiere at the LFF then you can find out when it hits cinemas later this month.
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Seeing as the LFF has a Sonic Cinema strand this year, dedicated to music related films, we figured we'd have to mention something to do with the new section. This BUG Special event isn't actually in the Sonic strand (nor is it a film but these are mere technicalities) but Adam Buxton's show will examine take its usual format of examining music videos on stage in an irreverent manner, complete with special guests.
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A touching film, set in the near future, starring Frank Langella as the forgetful Frank, an elderly man whose diminishing memory causes his son to invest in his own robot "butler" - against Frank's will. To call 'Robot & Frank' a relationship comedy-drama only tells some of the story - it is a heartwarming meditation on old age, friendship and above all, humanity. The tremendous soundtrack from Francis & The Lights is an added bonus.
2010's powerful crime drama 'A Prophet' received widespread critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language film. 'Rust And Bone' is the follow up from French filmmaker Jacques Audiard and stars Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard in a unique love story marred by tragedy. Like 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild', 'Rust And Bone' is up for Best Film at the LFF this year.
Famed playwright Martin McDonagh's 2008 debut feature film 'In Bruges' managed to achieve both critical acclaim (including an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay) and cult status, and his newest feature 'Seven Psychopaths' is set to follow in its predecessor's footsteps. Another unconventional comedy, 'Seven Psychopaths' follows Colin Farrell's screenwriter who unintentionally finds himself in the deep end of the Los Angeles underworld - amongst the likes of Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken and Woody Harrelson. Oh and Tom Waits.
Director Ben Wheatley demonstrated his talent for the macabre with 2011's visceral horror 'Kill List' and he has applied said talent – to considerably different effect – in 'Sightseers', a tale of two loved-up holidaymakers who embark on an unlikely killing spree in the Midlands countryside. Described as a 'pitch black comedy', with Edgar Wright on executive producer duties, it promises plenty of bloodshed and off-beat humour.
After the success of 'Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind' and 'The Science Of Sleep', director Michel Gondry returns with 'The We And The I' – a coming of age story that centres on a group of students on the final day of term at a high school in the Bronx, exploring the dynamics of their friendships and grievances. With a cast largely made up of non-professional actors, and much of the action taking place within the confines of a school bus, this looks to be a poignant and unusual adolescent comedy.
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Hereditary Pancreatitis
What is hereditary pancreatitis?
Hereditary pancreatitis (HP) is a condition associated with recurrent pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
Cancer begins when normal cells begin to change and grow uncontrollably, forming a mass called a tumor. A tumor can be benign, meaning noncancerous, or it can be malignant, meaning cancerous. When a tumor is malignant, it can spread to other parts of the body.
In people with HP, the first episode of pancreatitis usually occurs in childhood. However, the age when symptoms start and the severity can vary widely among people with HP, even within the same family.
What causes HP?
HP is a genetic condition. This means that the risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer can be passed from generation to generation in a family. The gene most commonly associated with HP is called PRSS1. A mutation (alteration) in the PRSS1 gene gives a person an increased risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Mutations in other genes, including SPINK1, CTRC, CASR, and CFTR, have also been linked to HP. However, it is unknown if mutations in these genes cause an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers believe that other genes may be associated with HP, and studies are ongoing to learn more about this condition.
How is HP inherited?
Normally, every cell has 2 copies of each gene: 1 inherited from the mother and 1 inherited from the father. HP caused by PRSS1 mutations follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, in which a mutation needs to happen in only 1 copy of the gene for the person to have an increased risk of getting that disease. This means that a parent with a gene mutation may pass along a copy of their normal gene or a copy of the gene with the mutation. Therefore, a child who has a parent with a mutation has a 50% chance of inheriting that mutation. A brother, sister, or parent of a person who has a mutation also has a 50% chance of having the same mutation. However, if the parents test negative for the mutation (meaning each person's test results found no mutation), the risk to the siblings significantly decreases but their risk may still be higher than an average risk.
Options exist for people interested in having a child when a prospective parent carries a gene mutation that increases the risk for this hereditary cancer syndrome. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a medical procedure done in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). It allows people who carry a specific known genetic mutation to reduce the likelihood that their children will inherit the condition. A woman's eggs are removed and fertilized in a laboratory. When the embryos reach a certain size, 1 cell is removed and is tested for the hereditary condition in question. The parents can then choose to transfer embryos which do not have the mutation. PGD has been in use for over 2 decades and has been used for several hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. However, this is a complex procedure with financial, physical, and emotional factors to consider before starting. For more information, talk with an assisted reproduction specialist at a fertility clinic.
How common is HP?
The specific prevalence of HP is unknown, but HP is thought to be rare.
How is HP diagnosed?
The diagnosis of HP is considered when 2 or more close family members, meaning parents, siblings, or children, in at least 2 generations have recurrent pancreatitis. Genetic testing is sometimes considered for people who develop recurrent pancreatitis at a young age. Genetic testing is available for mutations in the PRSS1, SPINK1, CTRC, CASR, and CFTR genes. Talking with a genetic counselor is recommended before having genetic testing.
What are the estimated cancer risks associated with HP?
The lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer in people with HP has been estimated to be up to 40%. It is believed that chronic inflammation of the pancreas leads to this increased risk of pancreatic cancer. People with HP who also smoke are likely to have an even higher risk of pancreatic cancer.
In rare cases, people have been found to have mutations in PRSS1 without having any prior episodes of pancreatitis. Since these people do not have chronic inflammation of the pancreas, it is unclear if they also have an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
What are the screening options for HP?
Screening for pancreatic cancer is suggested for people known to have HP beginning at age 40, 20 years after the onset of pancreatitis, or 10 years before the youngest pancreatic cancer diagnosis in the family, whichever is earliest. However, the effectiveness of current screening techniques for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is not proven. The screening tests that are most commonly used include:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – An MRI uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the pancreas.
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) – A thin, lighted tube is passed through the patient's mouth and stomach. The tube goes down into the small intestine to take a picture of the pancreas.
Screening options may change over time as new technologies are developed and more is learned about HP. It is important to talk with your health care team about appropriate screening tests.
Learn more about what to expect when having common tests, procedures, and scans.
If you are concerned about your risk of pancreatic cancer, talk with your health care team. It can be helpful to bring someone along to your appointments to take notes. Consider asking your health care team the following questions:
What is my risk of developing pancreatic cancer?
What can I do to reduce my risk of cancer?
What are my options for cancer screening?
If you are concerned about your family history and think you or other family members may have HP, consider asking the following questions:
Does my family history increase my risk of developing pancreatic cancer?
Does it suggest that I should get a cancer risk assessment?
Will you refer me to a genetic counselor or other genetics specialist
Should I consider genetic testing?
The Genetics of Cancer
What to Expect When You Meet With a Genetic Counselor
Collecting Your Family Cancer History
Sharing Genetic Test Results with Your Family
Family Genetic Testing Q & A
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Lustgarten Foundation
Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
Pancreatica
The National Pancreas Foundation
To find a genetic counselor in your area, ask your doctor or visit this website:
National Society of Genetic Counselors


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United States v. Wong
U.S. v. Kennedy
If it is plain that Kennedy's statements would be inadmissible in proceedings relating to his drug…
People v. Haris
As is particularly relevant to this opinion, the Supreme Court of the United States has clarified, since…
Full title:UNITED STATES v . WONG
Court:U.S.
Date published: May 23, 1977
431 U.S. 174 (1977)
97 S. Ct. 1823
holding that "perjury is not a permissible way of objecting to the Government's questions"
Summary of this case from U.S. v. Awadallah
CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
No. 74-635.
Argued December 6, 1976 Decided May 23, 1977
A witness who, while under investigation for possible criminal activity, is called to testify before a grand jury and is later indicted for perjury in the testimony given before the grand jury, is not entitled to suppression of the false testimony on the ground that no effective warning of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent had been given. Pp. 177-180.
(a) The Fifth Amendment testimonial privilege does not condone perjury, which is not justified by even the predicament of being forced to choose between incriminatory truth and falsehood, as opposed to a refusal to answer. United States v. Knox, 396 U.S. 77; United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564. Pp. 178-179.
(b) Nor do Fifth Amendment due process requirements require suppression, since even where searching questions are made of a witness uninformed of the Fifth Amendment privilege of silence, "[o]ur legal system provides methods for challenging the Government's right to ask questions — lying is not one of them." Bryson v. United States, 396 U.S. 64, 72. Pp. 179-180.
553 F.2d 576, reversed and remanded.
BURGER, C. J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
William F. Sheehan III argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Solicitor General Bork, Assistant Attorney General Thornburgh, and Deputy Solicitor General Frey.
Allan Brotsky argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.
MR. CHIEF JUSTICE BURGER delivered the opinion of the Court.
We granted certiorari to decide whether a witness who, while under investigation for possible criminal activity, is called to testify before a grand jury and who is later indicted for perjury committed before the grand jury, is entitled to have the false testimony suppressed on the ground that no effective warning of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent was given.
In United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564 (1976), we held that false testimony by a grand jury witness suspected by federal prosecutors of criminal involvement was admissible in a subsequent perjury trial. Although the witness in Mandujano had been warned of the Fifth Amendment privilege, the Court of Appeals had mandated suppression of the perjurious testimony on the ground that the witness had not been provided with full Miranda warnings. In this Court, three separate opinions expressed varying reasons, but all eight participating Justices agreed that the perjured testimony was improperly suppressed.
Rose Wong, the respondent, came to the United States from China in early childhood. She was educated in public schools in San Francisco, where she completed eight grades of elementary education. Because her husband does not speak English, respondent generally speaks in her native tongue in her household.
In September 1973 respondent was subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury in the Northern District of California. The grand jury was investigating illegal gambling and obstruction of state and local law enforcement in San Francisco. At the time of her grand jury appearance, the Government had received reports that respondent paid bribes to two undercover San Francisco police officers and agreed to make future payments to them. Before any interrogation began, respondent was advised of her Fifth Amendment privilege; she then denied having given money or gifts to police officers or having discussed gambling activities with them. It is undisputed that this testimony was false.
The prosecutor gave respondent the following warnings: "You . . . need not answer any question which you feel may . . . incriminate you. . . . [Y]ou [have] the right to refuse to answer any question which you feel might incriminate you. . . . [I]f you do give an answer, that answer may be used against you in a subsequent criminal prosecution, if in fact the Government should decide to prosecute you for any crime. . . . You also have the right to consult with an attorney prior to answering any question here today. . . . [I]f you cannot afford an attorney, . . . we would see that an attorney is afforded to represent you. . . . [I]f you do answer any questions and should you knowingly give any false testimony, or false answers to any questions, you would be subject to prosecution for the crime of perjury under the Federal Laws." 2 Tr. 52-53.
Respondent was indicted for perjury in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1623. She moved to dismiss the indictment on the ground that, due to her limited command of English, she had not understood the warning of her right not to answer incriminating questions. At a suppression hearing, defense counsel called an interpreter and two language specialists as expert witnesses and persuaded the District Judge that respondent had not comprehended the prosecutor's explanation of the Fifth Amendment privilege; the court accepted respondent's testimony that she had thought she was required to answer all questions. Based upon informal oral findings to this effect, the District Court ordered the testimony suppressed as evidence of perjury.
The District Court found, however, that respondent understood the oath and the consequences of giving false testimony, and that she understood the questions that were asked of her. Thus, no issue regarding the due process consequences, if any, of the absence of either factor was addressed by the District Court or the Court of Appeals.
Accepting the District Court's finding that respondent had not understood the warning, the Court of Appeals held that due process required suppression where "the procedure employed by the government was fraught with the danger . . . of placing [respondent] in the position of either perjuring or incriminating herself." 553 F.2d 576, 578 (CA9 1974). Absent effective warnings of the right to remain silent, the court concluded, a witness suspected of criminal involvement by the Government will "not understand the right to remain silent, and [will] be compelled by answering to subject himself to criminal liability." Ibid. In the Court of Appeals' view, the ineffectiveness of the prosecutor's warning meant that "the unfairness of the procedure remained undissipated, and due process requires the testimony be suppressed." Id., at 579.
Following our decision in United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S. 564 (1976), we granted certiorari. 426 U.S. 905 (1976). We now reverse.
Under findings which the Government does not challenge, respondent, in legal effect, was unwarned of her Fifth Amendment privilege. Resting on the finding that no effective warning was given, respondent contends that both the Fifth Amendment privilege and Fifth Amendment due process require suppression of her false testimony. As to her claim under the Fifth Amendment testimonial privilege, respondent argues that, without effective warnings, she was in effect forced by the Government to answer all questions, and that her choice was confined either to incriminating herself or lying under oath. From this premise, she contends that such testimony, even if knowingly false, is inadmissible against her as having been obtained in violation of the constitutional privilege. With respect to her due process claim, she contends, and the Court of Appeals held, that, absent warnings, a witness is placed in the dilemma of engaging either in self-incrimination or perjury, a situation so inherently unfair as to require suppression of perjured testimony. We reject both contentions.
The Court of Appeals rejected respondent's argument that the Fifth Amendment privilege required suppression. The court held:
"[T]he privilege against self-incrimination does not afford a defense to a witness under compulsion who, rather than refusing to answer (or, if improperly compelled to answer, giving incriminating answers), gives false testimony." 553 F.2d 576, 577.
As our holding in Mandujano makes clear, and indeed as the Court of Appeals recognized, the Fifth Amendment privilege does not condone perjury. It grants a privilege to remain silent without risking contempt, but it "does not endow the person who testifies with a license to commit perjury." Glickstein v. United States, 222 U.S. 139, 142 (1911). The failure to provide a warning of the privilege, in addition to the oath to tell the truth, does not call for a different result. The contention is that warnings inform the witness of the availability of the privilege and thus eliminate the claimed dilemma of self-incrimination or perjury. Cf. Garner v. United States, 424 U.S. 648, 657-658 (1976). However, in United States v. Knox, 396 U.S. 77 (1969), the Court held that even the predicament of being forced to choose between incriminatory truth and falsehood, as opposed to refusing to answer, does not justify perjury. In that case, a taxpayer was charged with filing false information on a federal wagering tax return. At the time of the offense, federal law commanded the filing of a tax return even though the effect of that requirement, in some circumstances, was to make it a crime not to supply the requested information to the Government. To justify the deliberate falsehood contained in his tax return, Knox, like respondent here, argued that the false statements were not made voluntarily, but were compelled by the tax laws and therefore violated the Fifth Amendment. The Court rejected that contention. Although it recognized that tax laws which compelled filing the returns injected an "element of pressure into Knox's predicament at the time he filed the forms," id., at 82, the Court held that by answering falsely the taxpayer took "a course that the Fifth Amendment gave him no privilege to take." Ibid.
Knox filed the false return prior to this Court's decisions in Marchetti v. United States, 390 U.S. 39 (1968), and Grosso v. United States, 390 U.S. 62 (1968).
In this case respondent stands in no better position than Knox; her position, in fact, is weaker since her refusal to give inculpatory answers, unlike Knox, would not have constituted a crime. It follows that our holding in Mandujano, that the Fifth Amendment privilege does not protect perjury, is equally applicable to this case.
Respondent also relies on the Court of Appeals' holding that the failure to inform a prospective defendant of the constitutional privilege of silence at the time of a grand jury appearance is so fundamentally unfair as to violate due process. In the Court of Appeals' view, the Government's conduct in this case, although in good faith, so thwarted the adversary model of our criminal justice system as to require suppression of the testimony in any subsequent perjury case based on the falsity of the sworn statement. We disagree.
The Court of Appeals did not suggest why, assuming a due process violation had occurred, suppression of respondent's testimony was constitutionally required.
First, the "unfairness" urged by respondent was also present in the taxpayer's predicament in Knox, yet the Court there found no constitutional infirmity in the taxpayer's conviction for making false statements on his returns. Second, accepting, arguendo, respondent's argument as to the dilemma posed in the grand jury procedures here, perjury is nevertheless not a permissible alternative. The "unfairness" perceived by respondent is not the act of calling a prospective defendant to testify before a grand jury but rather the failure effectively to inform a prospective defendant of the Fifth Amendment privilege. Thus, the core of respondent's due process argument, and of the Court of Appeals' holding, in reality relates to the protection of values served by the Fifth Amendment privilege, a privilege which does not protect perjury.
Cf. United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S., at 594-598 (BRENNAN, J., concurring in judgment).
There is no constitutional prohibition against summoning potential defendants to testify before a grand jury. United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1, 10 n. 8 (1973); United States v. Mandujano, supra, at 584 n. 9, 594 (BRENNAN, J., concurring in judgment). The historic availability of the Fifth Amendment privilege in grand jury proceedings, Counselman v. Hitchcock, 142 U.S. 547 (1892), attests to the Court's recognition that potentially incriminating questions will frequently be asked of witnesses subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury; the very purpose of the inquiry is to ferret out criminal conduct, and sometimes potentially guilty persons are prime sources of information.
Finally, to characterize these proceedings as "unfair" by virtue of inadequate Fifth Amendment warnings is essentially to say that the Government acted unfairly or oppressively by asking searching questions of a witness uninformed of the privilege. But, as the Court has consistently held, perjury is not a permissible way of objecting to the Government's questions. "Our legal system provides methods for challenging the Government's right to ask questions — lying is not one of them." (Footnote omitted.) Bryson v. United States, 396 U.S. 64, 72 (1969); United States v. Mandujano, 425 U.S., at 577, 585 (BRENNAN, J., concurring in judgment); id., at 609 (STEWART, J., concurring in judgment). Indeed, even if the Government could, on pain of criminal sanctions, compel an answer to its incriminating questions, a citizen is not at liberty to answer falsely. United States v. Knox, supra, at 82-83. If the citizen answers the question, the answer must be truthful.
The judgment of the Court of Appeals is reversed, and the case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
holding that "the Fifth Amendment privilege [against self-incrimination] does not condone perjury" and that "[i]t grants a privilege to remain silent without risking contempt, but it 'does not endow the person who testifies with a license to commit perjury' "
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regarding false, grand jury testimony about bribing undercover police officers, the Court emphasized that "the Fifth Amendment privilege does not condone perjury. It grants a privilege to remain silent without risking contempt, but it `does not endow the person who testifies with a license to commit perjury.'"
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In Wong, the unanimous Court held that the defendant's failure to understand the warning of the right not to answer incriminating questions because of her limited command of English did not require suppression of her false testimony.
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In Wong the defendant was a target of an investigation into bribery and was indicted for perjury, while in Washington the defendant was indicted for theft, for which he was the target suspect.
Summary of this case from United States v. Crocker
In Wong, a unanimous Court held that a grand jury witness who was under investigation for her own criminal activity and who was later indicted for perjury was not entitled to be warned of the privilege against self-incrimination prior to her grand jury testimony.
In Wong, the Court addressed "whether a witness who, while under investigation for possible criminal activity, is called to testify before a grand jury and who is later indicted for perjury committed before the grand jury, is entitled to have the false testimony suppressed on the ground that no effective warning of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent was given."
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declining to suppress false grand jury testimony on the ground that no effective warning of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent was given
Summary of this case from United States v. Lindberg
In Wong, the Court reiterated that the Fifth Amendment privilege does not condone perjury; it grants a privilege to remain silent without risking contempt, and the failure to provide a warning of the privilege, in addition to the oath to tell the truth, does not call for a different result, and thus would not justify perjury.
Summary of this case from U.S. v. Elizabeth Boyett Smith
In Wong the Court also addressed the due process considerations raised by the concurring opinions in Mandujano; however, the Court concluded that the perceived unfairness simply does not justify perjury because lying is not one of the acceptable methods for challenging the government's right to ask questions.
Summary of this case from U.S. v. Shuck
In United States v. Wong, 431 U.S. 174 (1977), the defendant claimed that inadequate warnings of the Fifth Amendment privilege to remain silent to a person called to testify before a grand jury should require suppression of that testimony in a perjury case based on the testimony.
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In Wong, the Court reversed the suppression of testimony of a Chinese woman of limited education given to a grand jury concerning illegal gabling and obstruction of state and local law enforcement.
Summary of this case from State v. Scanlon
In Wong, a witness who was under investigation testified before a grand jury and was later indicted for perjury based on her testimony before that body.
Summary of this case from Safari v. State
In United States v. Wong (1977) 431 U.S. 174 [52 L.Ed.2d 231, 97 S.Ct. 1823], the Supreme Court held that a witness who, while under investigation for possible criminal activity, is called to testify before a grand jury and later indicted for perjury committed in that proceeding, is not entitled to suppression of the false testimony on the ground that no effective Fifth Amendment advisement had been given.
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In Wong, a federal grand jury was investigating illegal gambling operations, and the defendant was subpoenaed to testify in regard thereto.
Summary of this case from State v. Cook
In Wong, supra, the petitioner claimed that her limited command of the English language prevented her from understanding the Fifth Amendment warnings given to her.
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In United States v Wong (431 U.S. 174), decided subsequent to United States v Mandujano (425 U.S. 564, supra), the court rejected the contention that there was an obligation to inform a witness of the right against self incrimination.
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Utility tokens are not designed as investments, they supply customers with future entry to a services or products. Neglect every thing you understand about bitcoin and pre-mined coins and that complete ilk of tech, Ethereum tokens are generated by a Sensible Contract System (SCS), are highly programmable and have multi-functionality due to it.
They transcend being only a coin, and thru their array of functions turn into one thing far more - tokens". Das ist eine Menge Geld und macht die ICOs durch ihre bloße Dollarskala riesig.
Ein Preliminary Coin Providing, im Allgemeinen auch als ICO bezeichnet, ist ein Fundraising-Mechanismus, bei dem neue Aufgaben ihre zugrunde liegenden Krypto-Token im Handel für Bitcoin und Äther verkaufen. Die Menge an SIN-Tokens, die jeder Nutzer erhält, ist proportional zu der Menge an Bargeld, die Nutzer benötigt, um spekulationsgetriebene Umsatzmotive mit der Schuld auszugleichen, die sie wirklich für ihre Sünde empfinden. Token werden nur Kunden angeboten, die über ein Echtgeldkonto verfügen.
Die grassierende Spekulation in Kryptomärkten kann auch als eine ernsthafte Barriere angesehen werden, die konventionelle Händler davor bewahrt, Token als eine Anlageklasse zu betrachten.
ICO-Investoren können zu jeder Zeit Geld ausbezahlen und ICO-Tokens leicht in Bitcoin oder verschiedene Kryptowährungen ändern, vorausgesetzt, die Nachfrage ist da. In that particular milieu of freshly launched cash is a newly famous transaction type we need to perceive known as the Preliminary Coin Providing" or ICO.
Patrons also is likely to be advised that there can be a possibility to sell the tokens on a secondary market or an internet virtual forex trade, although such secondary market liquidation venues are not assured.
An ICO isn't regulated, which makes it a a lot simpler and quicker approach for the company behind it to boost funds. (Never ship money to an ICO from an trade; all the time ship from a pockets equivalent to Parity or MEW.) At the time of the ICO, you will send this ether to the ICO contract handle.
Back in 2014, the ethereum ICO raised $18 million in bitcoin, or the equivalent of 40 cents per ether. An evaluation of what rights are attached to the cash (or tokens) issued below an ICO is the important thing consideration in relation to assessing the authorized standing of an ICO. What they offer: 1ST crypto tokens in change for Ethereum. Different vendors serving to to facilitate the ICO, akin to third-occasion digital wallet suppliers (providers that store digital tokens for customers on-line), payment processors and digital foreign money exchanges, additionally may have entry to the tokens, digital currencies and fiat currencies concerned in the ICO, and may be fraudulent, situated overseas or working unlawfully.
In Bitcoin's brief history, the company has been subjected to no less than forty thefts that amassed to over 1 million dollars in worth.
Sooner or later, buyers can even have entry to Wings, blockchain-based platform that employs the idea of swarm intelligence to construct decentralized forecasting markets that enable Wings neighborhood members to analyse the initiatives and forecast their value. Im August erreichte der Gesamtmarktwert der öffentlich gehandelten Kryptowährungen nach Angaben des Datenlieferanten CoinMarketCap einen neuen Höchstwert von rund 160 Milliarden US-Dollar, wobei Bitcoin die Hälfte dieses Wertes ausmachte.
Aufgrund der ICO von Mastercoin wurde geschätzt, dass die ICOs im Jahr 2014 nur noch 25 Mio. US-Dollar einbrachten und 2015 auf 10 Mio. US-Dollar nach dem Preiszerfall von Bitcoin im Jahr 2014 zurückgingen.
Sobald das Weißbuch in Umlauf gebracht wurde, wird das Unternehmen ein Gefühl dafür bekommen, ob Investoren Interesse an der vorgeschlagenen Mission haben oder nicht, wobei das Unternehmen dann die Probleme angeht und die Risiken anspricht, die Trader eingehen könnten, um ein letztes Geschäftsmodell zu erreichen ultimatives Modell des Weißbuchs.
Es mag gut sein, als würden vorläufige Münzwahl (ICO) überall aufkeimen, mit Informationen jeden Tag, dass noch eine weitere ICO gestartet wird. Draper zu Beginn dieses Jahres nahm er zum ersten Mal an einer ICO teil und kaufte für die digitale Währung Tezos, eine rivalisierende Blockchain-Plattform, in einer 232 Millionen Dollar umfassenden Spendenaktion.
Das bedeutet, dass das Unternehmen möglicherweise keine Aktien gegen diese Token ausgibt, und der Anleger hofft, dass die Wertsteigerung des Token über die Buy-Side-Nachfrage auf den Handelsmärkten erfolgen wird. Das Wichtigste an einem ICO ist, dass Sie einem Unternehmen dabei helfen, sein Produkt im Handel für die erwartete Zukunft auf den Markt zu bringen.
Als Ethereum im Jahr 2015 ins Leben gerufen wurde, könnten Anleger ihre Token einlösen, sie handeln und sie für die Ethereum-Blockchain verwenden. Aufgrund der höheren Nachfrage im Verhältnis zu seinem Angebot steigt der Preis für Bitcoin, um diese Beziehung widerzuspiegeln.
Ritual estimulante para cabelos com queda pontual.


Learn how to draw a carp kite with this cute Ekaki Uta (Drawing Song). It's another easy but fun way to celebrate the Japanese holiday Boy's Day (May 5th). Don't worry that it's not in English, you or your children will still be able to follow the directions. My children really like these videos. In fact, when I was composing this post, I found my son behind me hoping I was going to play the video. Along with the carp kite, there are lots of other drawing song videos to choose from. The ninja is our personal favorite. What's yours?
What a sweet little video!
I took 4 years of Japanese (100 years ago) and children's are a great refresher. The use of Hiragana is fun because I can actually read it!


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Someone will tell what kind of tax to win. for example, I won $ 1,000,000 as much as I actually take? the state receives taxes from winnings, and if I lose, the state does not give me compensation. why such injustice?
Do you live in USA? I live in Finland, and gambling wins (poker included) are tax free. I am not 100% sure but I think that is the case in all EU-countries because of ETA.
In Russia, poker is legal only in two gambling zones. Online poker is illegal. Therefore, the state can not claim your winnings. But I do not know how you do with this in Kazakhstan.
If you do not like the laws in your country, you can go live in another country.
- an important direction of spending the tax component of the budget is the development of transport and social infrastructure, the content of the foreign economic apparatus.
Because the government doesn't produce welath, it only redistributes it. I'm sure your government know much better how to spend your money than you do. This is the whole reason we have a Democratic Party here in the USA..
I think it was Benjamin Franklin that said "There were only two things certain in life: death and taxes".
You show it to the Tax Inspectorate, how much money you have invested in the reporting period. The tax will be taken from the cash-out minus the money spent. At us so.
Or you can work to fix or get rid of the laws. Taxation is theft in my mind.
If you are playing poker for a living, you should be able to claim your losses on your taxes. If you win a million at some point you'll probably be paying taxes on it since your buy-ins for the year will not not be anywhere near that. Either way, you are able to claim your losses on your taxes, if this is your job.
Look at my dear, I think it's just right for the government to deduct taxes. After all we all have rights and duties, and to have the rights before we have to do our duties! contributing taxes is one of them, so that every citizen can have his or her guaranteed right!
I always thought the same as you , why if I win I have to pay taxes but if I lose I dont get any compensation ... doesn't seem fair at all.
Вы живете в США? Я живу в Финляндии, и выигрыши в азартных играх (включая покер) не облагаются налогом. Я не уверен на 100%, но я думаю, что это происходит во всех странах ЕС из-за ETA.
In some European countries, the tax on any winnings reaches the 50% mark.
Don't know your country, but if you can, Vote. Don't forget to pay your taxes anyway. Why live life looking over your shoulder.
I always thought it was silly to tax pseudo winnings when it is impossible to win when gaming.
Tax free on winnings here in Australia also, and the beer is the only thing cold here.
yes, thats the way the world is, the same outside of the game, you pay taxes, and the money dissapear.
only three certainties in life, death, taxes, and bad beats.
You open a restaurant and you make money you pay taxes.
You open a restaurant and you lose money you don't get compensated.
yes it is true that we must take into account the losses and not only the gains of a player. they forget that it takes years for the majority of people to become good at poker and get good profits. At least we live in countries that allow us to play poker.


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Fifth-ranked Westbrook Christian is prepared for the unknown when players take the field Friday at home against Section in the Class 2A state baseball playoffs.
That confidence heading into Friday's best-of-three first-round series that begins with a doubleheader at 5 p.m. comes from what the Warriors (19-8) and their coaching staff know from experience.
That's not an empty philosophy. It's one gleaned from six straight playoff appearances by Westbrook under Kennedy's leadership.
The Warriors blazed through Area 13 with an unblemished 8-0 record to host the Lions, who shared the Area 14 title with No. 6 Ider and lost the playoff tiebreaker 10-9 to slip into the traveling team's runner-up slot.
"It doesn't really matter if they're runner up or first in their area, they're still going to be a quality baseball team," Kennedy said.
He hasn't received much of a scouting report on Section (13-11), but then again, that's not something the Warriors put much into this time of year.
"We just don't have a whole lot of information on them," Kennedy said, explaining coaches whose teams have played Section this season told him the Lions are a young team whose strength centers on its pitching.
"It's like any other playoff year, everybody that gets to the playoffs has usually got at least one, maybe two good pitchers, so we're kind of used to facing that type of a deal," he said.
Seven players have pitched for Section this season, with sophomores Chase McRae, Cody Goff and freshman Heath McRae leading the group. Freshman Ross Anderson is the Lions' top closer.
Goff, Chris Manning and outfielder Curtis Larcom, along with both McRaes, lead Section in hitting.
While Section has only three seniors who get significant playing time, Westbrook starts anywhere from six to seven of its eight seniors on the roster.
Barr Miller, who has thrown one perfect game this year and leads the Warriors in innings pitched with 40 in posting a 6-1 record, sits atop the veteran group, along with catcher Jacob Mayfield, who has 12 home runs and 28 RBI.
Mayfield is one of eight starters for Westbrook with home runs this season. Senior Chase Saunders, with five home runs and 25 RBI, is another offensive weapon for the Warriors.
John Mayfield, a junior, is 5-0 on the mound and follows Jacob Mayfield in leading the Warriors at the plate with 17 RBI and a .443 batting average.
Sophomore Mikhail Cazenave is 4-1, while senior Cody Hopper and freshman Blaine Beaird, who threw a no-hitter last week, also have seen action on the mound for Westbrook.
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UPDATE: "Nigerian students to be banned from 4 year courses in the U.S"
September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020 DanNews, UpdateWhaaat!?
United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed fixed time limits could restrict some international students including those from Nigeria, from admission of more than two years.
If approved, international students, exchange visitors and foreign information media representatives will find it difficult obtaining visas for a four-year course in the US.
Under DHS's new proposal, students from Afghanistan, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (DRC) Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, and Kosovo would be banned from getting student visas longer than two years.
Others are Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Turmenistan, Tuvalu Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen and Zambia.
Though valid status document provides legal grounds for students to continue their study in the US whether or not their student visas have expired, the DHS said its decision to institute fixed time periods for certain visitors is to "encourage program compliance, reduce fraud and enhance national security."
The statement read in part;
"A key goal of shifting aliens in F status from D/S to an admission for a fixed time period is to provide pre-defined time periods for immigration officers to evaluate whether a nonimmigrant has maintained his or her status.
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The United States Department of Homeland Security added that the proposed rule seeks to reduce instances in which F, J, and I nonimmigrants, mostly students and exchange visitors "unlawfully remain in the United States after their program or practical training, ends."
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The Clasp statue to be removed for breaking social distancing
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The Clasp statue is to be removed from campus imminently, a Newcastle University spokesperson has today announced.
After The Lampoon exclusively reported that the number of people supporting the anti-statue movement rose to 100% after seeing the Clasp, many were unsurprised by this announcement. However, it will not be an angry mob who will tear down the central campus eyesore.
Instead, the University revealed that Boris Johnson mandated the statue's removal, owing to its depiction of close physical contact.
Addressing the nation, the prime minister said: "Antony Gormley's sculpture is absolutely sending out the wrong message during these unprecedented times. That two people should embrace so tightly in the midst of a global pandemic is quite frankly unacceptable."
In the speech, Johnson went on to praise Newcastle's newest statue, a 20ft effigy of Tim Martin outside of the Five Swans.
"Such statues are a great example of how powerful our nation can be at such troubling times. Mr Martin is really supporting our excellent British economy with our great British beer, and I was so inspired by his efforts to dick with Wetherspoons employees during the pandemic that I decided to dick with the whole country by introducing perplexing lockdown measures and letting my friend Dom visit Barnard Castle."
Even Newcastle University itself was surprised by Johnson's announcement. Its spokesperson went on to say: "Here at the University we have spent the last two years trying to figure out what exactly the statue is meant to be."
Gormley's other North East sculpture, the Angel of the North, has been praised by the government for its strict adherence to social distancing guidelines.
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Giuseppe Melani (Pise,  - ) est un peintre italien de la fin de la période baroque, qui fut actif principalement à Pise.

Biographie
Giuseppe Melani a d'abord été apprenti auprès de Camillo Gabrielli, puis devint l'élève de Ciro Ferri, qui était un stagiaire de Pietro da Cortona. Pour la cathédrale de Pise, il peint une Mort de saint Ranier de Pise. Il a également peint à fresque et quadratura, comme la voûte en trompe-l'œil de l'église San Matteo (Gloire de saint Matthieu, v. 1720) à Pise, avec son frère Francesco Melani (1675-1742).

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 Mort de saint Ranier de Pise, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Pise,
 Gloire de saint Matthieu (v. 1720), église San Matteo, Pise,
 Vierge à l'Enfant avec le petit saint Jean et sainte Élisabeth, église San Matteo, Pise.

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Peintre italien du XVIIe siècle
Peintre baroque italien
Peintre d'art sacré
Peintre fresquiste
Peintre de l'école florentine
Naissance en août 1673
Naissance à Pise
Naissance dans le grand-duché de Toscane
Décès en octobre 1747
Décès à 74 ans


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A patient leaves East Jefferson General Hospital on Monday, August 17, 2020. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
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Suit against East Jefferson General Hospital over halted ER project dismissed by federal judge
BY FAIMON A. ROBERTS III | Staff writer
Faimon Roberts
Published Jan 7, 2021 at 4:45 pm | Updated Jan 7, 2021 at 6:31 pm
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against East Jefferson General Hospital filed by the owner of a Metairie building the hospital rented for a standalone emergency room that never materialized.
In a ruling issued Dec. 29, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Meredith Grabill rejected the claims by George Cella, owner of a Veterans' Boulevard building that the hospital rented in 2016. Cella sued East Jefferson in state court, claiming that by not developing the emergency room, East Jefferson General Hospital had violated the lease and should pay damages.
The case was later moved to bankruptcy court after Cella's company filed for bankruptcy.
The building and its fate became mired in controversy in 2019 after it was revealed that EJGH, which was in dire financial straits and desperately seeking an outside operator or buyer, had spent millions to rent and partially renovate the building only to stop partway through the project. The lease carried a 10-year term, obligating the hospital to continue paying approximately $43,000 per month to Cella until 2026.
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The hospital remained current on the rent payments, even though it ceased development of the facility.
Cella sued in Jefferson Parish court in 2018, asking the court to force East Jefferson to complete the emergency room project or pay him damages close to what it would cost to put an emergency room in the building. He also sought the remainder of the rent and attorneys fees. The next year, the case was moved to federal court and was eventually included as part of Cella's bankruptcy proceedings.
Grabill's ruling followed a three day trial in September.
"EJGH's failure to date to develop a community medical center on the leased premises does not constitute a breach of the lease," she wrote. "The Court finds that, at this time, no breach has occurred."
Hospital attorney Dave Sherman said the ruling was a vindication of the hospital's position.
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"From the very beginning we believed this was a frivolous lawsuit," he said. "We were always in compliance with the lease, we always paid our rent."
Sherman said they may file a claim against Cella to recoup attorney fees, which have run to about $400,000 including expert fees.
Scott Sternberg, a lawyer for Cella, said his client plans to appeal the ruling. Sternberg also represents The Times Picayune | The Advocate in some cases.
In October, East Jefferson General was sold to LCMC Health for $90 million in payments and another $100 million in capital improvements. LCMC Health obtained the lease as part of its purchase and is considering plans for the building, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
Email Faimon Roberts III at froberts@theadvocate.com.
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