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Egypt to put 20 al-Jazeera journalists on trial
Fears grow for the welfare of Austalian journalist Peter Greste and other reporters arrested in Egypt as prosecutors announce charges
Journalist Peter Greste Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Colin Freeman and agencies
3:49PM GMT 29 Jan 2014
Egypt's crackdown on press freedoms gathered pace on Wednesday as the military-led government said it would put 20 journalists from the al-Jazeera television network on trial, including two Britons.
The announcement was made by Egyptian prosecutors, who said that the Britons – along with an Australian and a Dutch national - stood accused of "airing false news".
The charges are thought to be linked to allegations that al- Jazeera has been editorially sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood, whose government was toppled in last June's military coup. The Egyptian government has since blacklisted the Brotherhood as a terrorist group.
The statement did not name the journalists concerned, but the Australian is believed to be Peter Greste, 48, an award-winning television correspondent with al-Jazeera's English-language channel.
Mr Greste was arrested with two Arab al-Jazeera colleagues, Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Adel Fahmy, and Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed. He is currently being held in Cairo's Tora prison, while his colleagues are in the so-called "Scorpion prison", built for convicted terrorists.
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The statement from the Egyptian prosecutor's office came just hours after supporters of Mr Greste held a press conference in London to demand his freedom.
His case has become a cause celebre for the international news media, which believes it highlights how the new military-led Egyptian government is abandoning the freedom of expression that flourished during the Arab spring.
The Egyptian prosecutor's office added that the 16 Egyptian al-Jazeera journalists had been charged with belonging to a "terrorist organisation ... and harming national unity and social peace."
The four foreigners, it said, were accused of "collaborating with the Egyptians by providing them with money, equipment, information ... and airing false news aimed at informing the outside world that the country was witnessing a civil war."
Of the 20, only eight are currently in detention. It is thought the two Britons may be roving al Jazeera correspondents who were only in the country on temporary assignments and have been charged in absentia.
The charges were announced while Mr Greste's appeal against his detention was turned down by an Egyptian court.
Heather Allan, the head of newsgathering at al-Jazeera English, who has been part of the team working to free Mr Greste, told the press conference in London that under a "worst case scenario", he could face up to two years in prison without even being charged.
Mr Greste previously worked with the BBC, CNN and Reuters and won a Peabody Award in 2011 for his work in Somalia. Many observers believe his arrest is related the fact that al-Jazeera's parent company is owned by the government of Qatar, which was a strong supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood of Mohamed Morsi, was deposed as president of Egypt in the military-backed coup last June.
In the past al-Jazeera's news network - particularly its Arabic language service - has been accused of biased reporting in favour of the Brotherhood, although Ms Allan robustly refuted the charge.
"I am not here to speak for the state of Qatar, but we have operated in Egypt for 15 years and are the most popular channel there by far," she said. "Our journalists just get out there and meet their deadlines, they have journalist ethics and they stick to them."
In a series of recent letters from his cell in Cairo's Tora prison, Mr Greste described his detention as a "chilling warning" to other journalists working in Egypt, be they Arabic or Western. The government has accused him and his crew of holding illegal meetings with members of the Brotherhood, which has been declared a terrorist group by the military-installed government. Mr Greste says it was simply part of his to job to report on the activities of a political party that won 40 per cent of the vote in the 2012 elections.
"The fact that we were arrested for what seems to be a set of relatively uncontroversial stories tells us a lot about what counts as "normal" and what is dangerous in post-revolutionary Egypt," he wrote.
Mr Greste's two colleagues, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, both experienced journalists themselves, have been accused of actually being Muslim Brotherhood members. They are currently being held in the much tougher "Scorpion prison, built for convicted terrorists.
Representatives from more than 30 news organisations, including The Telegraph, have signed a statement expressing concern that the arrests have "cast a cloud over press and media freedom in Egypt".
At today's press conference, held at the Frontline Club, an organisation representing foreign correspondents, Peter Oborne, a senior Telegraph political columnist who recently visited Egypt, urged the Egyptian's government's military leader, Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, to release both the al-Jazeera team other jailed journalists. Around 40 are believed to be behind bars.
Addressing Mr Sisi, who is currently expected to run for election as president, Mr Oborne said: "It is outrageous that a great country like Egypt, which is not some tinpot state, should detain people who are doing their jobs as journalists.
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CarterMatt Awards 2017: Megan Boone, Caitriona Balfe, Mariska Hargitay lead Top Actress field
Chicago Fire, Insecure, Law & Order: SVU, Outlander, Poldark, Suits, The Blacklist, Vikings December 5, 2017
Who are some of the finest performers on TV? It's such a broad question that it's almost impossible to figure out an answer to. There are so many genres and so many actors then ever before; also, so much of it is subjective. A performance may have an emotional impact on you because of certain dialogue or a setting to even the inflection of an actor's voice. A part of what makes the television medium so fantastic is that we have the time to get attached to performers and their characters over a long period of time.
Just like we mentioned yesterday with the Top Actor field, it was difficult once more to narrow down our CarterMatt Awards category of Top Actress of 2017. The staff engaged in a very heated debate but once more we came up with a list of eight performers very much worthy of the honor. They brought everything from passion to commitment to their work this past year and deserve more than just everyday praise for it.
(Note: If you are on mobile and cannot see the poll, scroll to the bottom of the article and click to view the non-AMP version.)
Voting for this category is going to remember open from now until Wednesday, December 27 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time (1:00 pm. Pacific), when the results will be posted in a separate article. To see more categories / results and view official voting rules, check out our CarterMatt Awards landing page.
Now, without further ado, let's get to sharing the staff nominations for CarterMatt's Top Actress of 2017.
Caitriona Balfe, Outlander (Starz) – Somehow, someway, Balfe found a way to get even better in 2017 after scoring two Golden Globe nominations in the past for playing Claire Fraser. Just look at episodes like "Freedom & Whisky," "Heaven & Earth," and "Uncharted" to see all of the different dimensions that she's brought to the series. Caitriona can make you well up in tears, only to moments later make you cheer. Outlander offers up such fantastic material that it takes a fantastic lead to live up to the hype; luckily, Balfe is that and then some.
Megan Boone, The Blacklist (NBC) – Season 5 may be Boone's finest performance to date and for a wide array of reasons. We saw a freer side to Elizabeth Keen at the start of the season, someone unburdened by much of her past and willing to embrace the action and the crazy of her world. Later in the season, we followed that up with experiencing Liz at her lowest point, struggling with the loss of her husband, being in a coma for ten months and missing a good portion of her daughter's life. Boone has some of her most heartbreaking material this season and we felt every bit of her pain.
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU (NBC) – Even before "Something Happened" Hargitay would be a nominee in this category. After "Something Happened," how do you debate her not being nominated? It was one of the best single-episode performances we've ever seen — raw, unrelenting, and emotionally compelling. The fact that Hargitay can play Benson for nineteen years and still produce these emotions out of an audience is a testament to her commitment to excellence on this show and with the delicate source material at the center of it.
Issa Rae, Insecure (HBO) – Issa Rae is hilarious — it's hard to dispute that after Insecure season 2. What makes her stand out in the midst of so many other comedy actresses is the heart she puts into her character. She makes her feel so relatable. You attach yourself to her dreams and feel for her failures. As a result of that, you relish in her victories more than you would any standard performer. The final episode of season 2, in particular, is brilliant and for that alone she deserves to be on this list.
Sarah Rafferty, Suits (USA) – Rafferty has long been one of the most invaluable members of the show's cast, but her arc through season 7 to date is undoubtedly one of the best. You've seen her explore her identity, her future, and the value of the relationships she has with those close to her. It's been hopeful at times and heartbreaking at others, and there's a reason why the Donna and Darvey fandoms are so strong. She puts her heart and soul into this performance.
Monica Raymund, Chicago Fire (NBC) – Raymund is traditionally great as Gabriella Dawson year after year, but these past twelve months saw her bring things up to yet another level. There were a number of standout Dawson moments, from her being the strong leader saving lives to her telling Casey that he can never say goodbye to her again like he did in "My Miracle." Raymund makes Dawson the magnetic character that she is and focal point for much of the Chicago Fire story.
Eleanor Tomlinson, Poldark (PBS) – Demelza Poldark is a woman who thrives on defying expectations, and we've seen that from her time and time again. She's grown into one of Cornwall's most-formidable forces, but that doesn't stop her from also being soft and vulnerable. What Demelza wants is to be cared for and to also have someone who wants to be cared for in turn. The rawness of her scenes with Aidan Turner illustrated that beautifully throughout season 3 and she deserves to be recognized for this role.
Katheryn Winnick, Vikings (History) – Winnick portrays one of the most powerful characters across all of TV in Lagertha, but never does so in a way that intimidates viewers or places her out of reach. You still understand her heart and her intention, and Winnick's done an exemplary job allowing us a window into how she thinks and acts. Sure, Lagertha is a badass, but she's so much more than that and we've seen that throughout the end of season 4 and now the start of season 5.
Now … we turn this over to you!
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Update: Voting for this category has now closed. You can view the results here.
December 29, 2017 @ 10:57 pm
A melhor.
Cristy Bascug Carlos
December 27, 2017 @ 4:04 pm
Caitriona Balfe…nothing else
Caitriona Balfe a melhor.
Catriona Balfe
flourchylde
As much as I adore Caitriona Balfe, for my money, the best actress out there (and she's not even on this list) is Claire Foy. Her work in The Crown this season is nothing short of astonishing. Hope she gets recognized for it next awards season.
Amanda Gonzales
Lynn Hartwick
Caitriona portrays her character like no one else!
I know an actress not on the list that should be! Katharine Mcphee(Paige) from scorpion is Great!!!!
Caitriona is amazing.. so is Sarah..
However my vote is where my heart is! Outlander forever ❤
Carol Ciancutti
December 7, 2017 @ 1:54 am
There are 4 women for me who do great work! Right now, I am going with Sara Rafferty who just is the best! She has demonstrated great depth and growth as Donna.
nimue
Catriona!!!
Rebecca Anderson
December 6, 2017 @ 12:09 pm
Eleanor Tomlinson is magnificent in Poldark!!
Alex_DLG
Sarah Rafferty is my favorite she embodies her character and Donna is remarcable ??
Caitriona Balfe is amazing !
Caitriona Balfe is the best. Brilliant performance. She is Claire.
WAAngel
Yes, she is. She and Sam are so believable and genuine in their character portrayals, one cannot help but cheer for them.
Sarah Rafferty is the best! her performance as Donna is amazing
Rachel inZane
Stunning actresses, but Sarah Rafferty is hands down the sassiest and wittiest of them all. They all played the roles they were given, but Sarah transformed her character in such a way, she went from a recurring role to a regular one. She made Donna a main character.

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Spiritual paths and ethical systems
Part 1: The Goth culture: Quotations; why
discuss Goth culture here? Description. History.
I hope you see the humor in this; humor always involves risk:
Quotations by Goths:
"...being Goth, for me, is seeing beauty, and its coming destruction, at the same time. For me...It's the last dance as the walls are crumbling around you..." Beatgrrl
"[Goth] is the ability to find the art where art seems to be lacking; to find the light in the darkness and embrace it for all its worth..." Jennifer Mason
"When a Goth dies, God laughs." R.G. Green from the parody web site GodHatesGoths.com.
Why discuss the Goth culture on a religious website?
In the aftermath of the student and staff murders at Columbine high school in Littleton CO in 1999-APR, some of the media searched for simple reasons to explain the terrible tragedy. Some reporters bypassed the obvious causes (two teens having easy access to handguns and rifles; sustained ridicule, harassment, and rejection by their peers; their lack of respect for human life; their lack of hope for the future; etc.). Some reporters mentioned that the alleged perpetrators followed the Goth culture. A few reporters have incorrectly associated Goth with Satanism, violence, white supremacy and intolerance. The implication was that the Goth culture had been the cause of the alleged perpetrators' obsession with revenge, and thus is at least partly responsible for the homicides. Some quotations:
"...morose subculture of Gothic fantasy."
"They're basically outcasts, Gothic people, They're into anarchy. They're white supremacists and they're into Nostradamus stuff and Doomsday."
"Black trench coats are a consistent theme in the Gothic subculture that has attracted many teenagers to the poetry, music and costumes of a scene that ranges from benign fantasy to violent reality."
"Inspired by fantasy games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Gothic has become a fascination of many American high schoolers, some of whom simply dress and paint their fingernails black while others immerse themselves in a pseudo medieval world of dark images."
"Tuesday was Hitler's birthday, an occasion for demonstrations, mock funerals and other macabre commemorations among both neo-Nazis and parts of the Gothic scene." 1
The perpetrators at Littleton were apparently not Goths; rather, they had incorporated some Goth symbolism into their group's unique image. Similarly, they held hands in school; not because they were bisexual or gay, but in order to shock other students. Their goal was to disturb their fellow students and distance themselves from the school jocks who ridiculed and harassed them.
Description of the Goth culture:
It is basically indefinable, because "Goth" means different things to each follower. Many adopt unusual fashions in order to separate themselves from other youth. Gordon A. Crews, associate dean of the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University in Bristol, CT is an investigator of what he calls the "occult" which-- in his opinion -- includes the Goth culture. He said:
"It is up to the individual to define what Goth is for themselves ... The mentality is, 'I want to be left alone but I want to be seen. I want to see the shock on other peoples' faces." 2
Some factors that are commonly observed are:
Its unique music, art and literature.
The use of extreme black clothing, light colored makeup, unusual hair styles, body piercing, bondage items, etc.
A fascination with medieval, Victorian and Edwardian history.
Wearing of symbols such as a Christian cross; an Egyptian ankh or "Eye of Ra," or "Eye of Horus;" a Wiccan pentacle, a Satanic inverted pentacle. etc. 3
Goths tend to be non-violent, pacifistic, passive, and tolerant. Many in the media have mistakenly associated Goth with extreme violence and hatred of minorities, white supremacy, etc.
Many Goths write about being depressed. Followers seem sullen and withdrawn, when in public. They are often much more "happy and carefree in the company of [other] Goths." 4 Examples of depression are:
"Tigriss," commenting on her own life, writes: "So my gothic persona fit me quite well. My black clothing and dark music aptly reflected my own depression, pain, and anger which was what I made most of my life about. Most of my goth friends had dysfunctional families and troubled childhoods as mine. We could identify with each other through our dark make-up and painful pasts." 5
Researcher Jasin Tamlin comments: "If you take a look at the 640 sites that are listed on the Gothic Web Ring, you will find many of them filled with desperation, depression, anger, hatred, despair and angst." 6
"A lot of people turn to the Gothic subculture after having a difficult time in school, feeling alienated, and looking for a way to express themselves that mirrors those feelings. Others find the scene through literature, still others want to be shocking." 4
Goth music often deals with thought-provoking topics, concentrating on societal evils, like racism, war, hatred of groups, etc. Their music tends to concentrate on the very "nasty, unhappy" topics that "North American culture" wants to "ignore and forget."
A fascination with death. They try "to find a different way of thinking about life, like trying to find beauty in life, pain and death. It's all a quest for immortality." 7
In contrast, many Goths are optimistic about the future and see much beauty in the world.
Some Goths enjoy playing role playing games. However, RPGs are not an integral component of Goth culture. It is just that those intellectual and creative challenges that draw them to the Goth scene make them more likely to enjoy RPGs as well.
Other interests: writings by authors like Dante, Byron, Tolstoy; German Expressionist silent films; writing music; painting, etc.
History and background:
The words Goth and Gothic have had many, largely unrelated meanings in the past:
the name of the Germanic Visigoth tribes that overthrew the Roman Empire. From this source arose the concept of a Goth as an uncivilized person, a barbarian. 8
a style of architecture in Western Europe which was popular from the 12th to the 16th century.
a style of horror/mystery literature that is dark, eerie and gloomy.
Goth, as a modern movement, started as one component of the punk rock scene. As the latter faded, Goth survived by creating its own subculture.
The first use of the term Goth in its present meaning is believed to have been on a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) TV program. Anthony H. Wilson, manager of Joy Division described the band as Gothic compared with the pop mainstream. The name stuck.
Their use of black clothing was originally "something of a backlash to the colorful disco music of the seventies." 9 It also stuck.
The movement first became established in the Batcave, a nightclub in London, England, in the early 1980's. 10
Spreading to the U.S., it first became popular in California.
Goth is featured in The Crow horror movies (1994, 1996). Other Gothic movies are the original Nosferatu, the color remake Nosferatu the Vampyre, and the Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.
Popular music bands are the Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Sisters of Mercy, Dead Can Dance, and many others.
World Goth Day is celebrated annually on MAY-24. 11 It started as 'Goth Day" in the UK in 2009. but was expanded worldwide in 2010.
"Media's incorrect useage of 'Gothic' in Colorado tragedy," at: http://www.darklinks.com
Wendy M. Fontaine, "'Goth' defined: Seminar sheds light on what is behind mysterious teenage trend," The Newport Daily News, 2003-OCT-30, at: http://www.newportdailynews.com/ *
"Common Culture," at: http://www.gothics.org/
S. Evans & M. Ardill, "Relax, it's just black," Toronto Star, 1999-APR-25, Page D16 - D17.
Tigris, "I was a teenage Goth," at: http://www.witchvox.com/
Justin Tamlin, "Analysis of a subculture group: Goth," at: http://www.btc.co.za/youth/y1m30.htm *
"R. Forsey & S. Drakes, "Goths paint life black," Toronto Star, 1999-APR-27, Page C1 & C3.
Ice Princess, "Academia Gothica," a course of study in the Goth subculture at: http://www.blarg.net/ *
Peter Wake, "Frequently asked questions list for alt.gothic newsgroup," at: http://www.vamp.org/. An updated version is maintained by tom Fosdick at: http://www.darkwave.org.uk
"Goth," alt.culture, at: http://www.altculture.com/
The World Goth Day web site is at: http://www.worldgothday.com/
Some websites with many links to Goth resources are:
"Rob's Gothic Pages" at: http://www.crg.cs.nott.ac.uk/
"Blackbride's Suit of Dreams" at: http://www.acc.umu.se/ *
Snap has a directory of Goth sites at: http://www.snap.com/
* These URLs appear to have gone offline since this essay was written, perhaps permanently.
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Q: ERROR [08004] [IBM][CLI Driver] SQL30061N - While fetching data from DB2 database tables I have a tables in DB2 database, and i was able to fetch the data when i develop and test the code in my local solution.
After Deployment in Stage environment i received below error. I am using ASP.NET MVC and C#.
ERROR [08004] [IBM][CLI Driver] SQL30061N The database alias or database name "DSNV " was not found at the remote node. SQLSTATE=08004

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Nanni Fabbri (eigentlich Giovanni Fabbri, * 15. August 1941 in Rom; † 1. Mai 2014 ebenda) war ein italienischer Fernseh- und Theaterregisseur.

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Fabbri, Sohn des Komödienautors Diego Fabbri, wirkte zwischen 1963 und 1973 bei zahlreichen Filmen als Regieassistent für u. a. Duccio Tessari und Dino Risi. 1974 inszenierte er erstmals selbst; für das Fernsehen, wie hinkünftig alle seine Filme, entstand nach einer Vorlage seines Vaters Drimage. Viele erfolgreiche Werke entstanden bis 1993, darunter auch ie Fernsehserie Don Fiumino; zwei seiner Filme erhielten auch Kinoeinsätze: 1983 Tentativo di corruzione und 1991 Processo di famiglia.

Ab Mitte der 1990er Jahre wandte sich Fabbri der Theaterregie zu und inszenierte u. a. im "Teatro della Pergola" in Florenz, für das "Teatro A. Rendano" und am "Teatro Italia" in Rom.

Filmografie (Auswahl von Fernsehfilmen)
 1974: Drimage
 1983: Tentativo di corruzione
 1991: Processo di famiglia
 1993: Don Fiumino (Serie)

Weblinks

 Fabbri bei mymovies (italienisch)

Einzelnachweise

Fernsehregisseur
Theaterregisseur
Italiener
Geboren 1941
Gestorben 2014
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Tunisian Economy Minister, QC Chairman visit AgriteQ 2021
Qatar Chamber organised on Tuesday a tour for the Tunisian Economy and Finance Minister HE Ali Al Kaali and his accompanying delegation to the venue of the Qatar's 8th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ) which is currently being held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
The delegation also included President of the Tunisian Union of Industry and Commerce HE Samir Majoul.
QC Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani and the Tunisian delegation toured the pavilions of the exhibition where they were informed on the displayed products.
The Tunisian delegation showed keen interest in the exhibition and the Qatari agricultural products.
In a statement, QC Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa said the exhibition offers an important platform that enables businessmen to explore the latest innovations in agriculture and learn about the investment opportunities available in this sector which is one of the most attractive sectors for investment.
HE also Praised the active role played by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment aiming to support the agricultural sector, noting that organising this international expo comes in this context.
It is noteworthy that Qatar Chamber supports the exhibition as a silver sponsor.
Through its booth in the expo, the Qatar Chamber will highlight the services it offers for the business community, as well as the role it performs to encourage Qatari businessmen to invest in agriculture and food security projects.
Sheikh Khalifa also noted that the Chamber's support for the AgriteQ 2021 confirms its keenness on supporting the agriculture sector and encouraging businessmen to invest in this vital sector which is considered a key catalyst for achieving the food security in the country.
Organised by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), the five-day expo is held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani.


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Mark Douglas Olson was an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 16B, first elected in 1992. After his re-election in 2006, Olson was arrested and subsequently convicted of domestic assault. Olson left the legislature 2009 after failing to win a special election for a vacant seat in the Minnesota Senate.

Early life and education

Olson was born and raised on a farm in Sherburne County, Minnesota and resided in Big Lake, Minnesota during his tenure in the state legislature. He graduated from Becker High School and received carpentry training at Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, Minnesota.

Career
He was a carpenter and log home builder for over 25 years. Olson previously served on the Monticello-Big Lake Hospital Ethics committee and was active in volunteer youth work, Boy Scouts, and as a youth camp wilderness guide. He was a volunteer for the developmentally disabled.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Olson was originally elected to serve House District 19A in 1992, defeating Rep. Bob McEachem 51% to 46%.He won re-election against Bonnie Walters in 1994 60% to 30%, in 1996 against Cliff "Kip" Wold 60% to 40% and against Greg Hansen in 1998 and 2000, 61% to 39% and 63% to 37% respectively.
Upon 2002 redistricting, Olson was pitted against incumbent Rep. Leslie Schumacher (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) to represent 16B and won 56% to 41%.

In 2004 he defeated Jim Huhala 59% to 37%. Olson was re-elected to his eighth term in 2006, defeating Jim Huhtala a second time 58% (10,484) to 42% (7,538). At the end of his final term he was the 18th longest-serving member of the House, and the (4th longest-serving Republican/IR).

Tenure

As a state representative, Olson was known for his lengthy floor speeches, often speaking to several Points of Order at the same time. They often related to House Rules, Roberts Rules of Order, and Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure.

In earlier sessions, Olson was noted for authoring legislation supporting the development of a personal rapid transit system (PRT). However, Olson was a staunch critic of conventional rail transit, particularly the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which has since begun offering services from Minneapolis to his home town of Big Lake since his departure from the house.

Along with Michele Bachmann, Mark Olson sponsored The American Heritage in Public Education Act, which encourages schools to teach America's founding principles from original sources.

In 1997 allegations were made that he was abusive to his staff. Olson denied them and no charges were filed, however he attended two counseling sessions with Steve Sviggum, then Republican leader in the House.

During his time with the legislature Olson was routinely received high marks on the Taxpayer's League of Minnesota annual score card, and received the fiscally conservative groups "Best friend of the Taxpayer" award Five times for perfect scores. He also frequently scored high on the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota (LEA) score card which "bases its evaluation on the traditional American principles of constitutionalism, limited government, free enterprise, legal and moral order with justice and individual liberty and dignity." Olson received perfect scores during his final year in office. He was also known for being staunchly pro-life.

During the 2007–2008 session, Olsen served on the following committees: Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections; K-12 Finance Division; Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs; Veterans Affairs Division. Olson received his first and only Committee Chairmanship in the Local Government Committee in 2005-2006.

Domestic assault charge
On November 11, 2006, days after winning re-election, Olson was arrested in Blaine after police were called to his Big Lake home. According to the criminal complaint, Olson's wife Heidi told investigators that after an argument Olson pushed her to the ground three times. Olson later admitted to having taken his wife by the shoulders and "placing" her on the ground, according to the police report. After spending two nights in jail, Olson was charged with two misdemeanor counts of fifth degree domestic assault.

On December 7, 2006, Minnesota House Republicans voted to suspend Olson from their caucus. Republican leaders stated they would ask for Olson's resignation if he was convicted. While awaiting trial, Olson continued to serve his term as a self-identified "Independent Republican" and was allotted a session-only staff member by Republican caucus for the duration of the 2007 and 2008 sessions.

Olson was convicted of domestic assault by intending to cause fear of bodily harm against his wife, but was acquitted intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm. Olson publicly commented on the verdict by saying "I don't believe I had any intent to cause fear, but anger can cause fear and I did get angry." The Republican members voted to officially expel him from their caucus in early December 2007. Olsen then publicly asked the legislature for forgiveness during a house floor session.

2008 campaign
In 2008, the Republican Party in District 16B chose to endorse former Secretary of State Mary Kiffmeyer instead of Olson. Olson considered re-election anyway, but did not file for re-election, leaving Kiffmeyer as the Republican candidate to face Democrat Steve Andrews in the election. During the week-long filing period for the House, it was announced that Senate District 16 Senator Betsy Wergin would be appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty to be Public Utilities Commissioner and would be resigning her seat. This created a special election which Olson and Republican Activist Allison Krueger both filed for. After successfully defeating Krueger for the endorsement of local Republicans, elected Republican members of the State Senate and U.S. Senator Norm Coleman publicly criticized the endorsement. Senate caucus members organized support for Krueger in the state's primary, who because of the timing of the special Eelection's filing period, was still on the primary ballot without an opportunity to withdraw. Olson was defeated in the primary by Krueger 46% (1518) to 54% (1771). After the primary, local delegates again convinced to reassess their endorsement and voted 61-18 on the first ballot to re-endorse Olson over Alison Krueger as a write in candidate. In the General election Olson received 3.2% (1462) to Krueger's 48.1% (22271). DFL candidate Lisa Fobbe received 48.3% (22356) and won the election. Olson's turnout was greater than the margin of Kureger's defeat.

During Minnesota's 2008 recounts, there were reports of Olson's name being either intentionally or erroneously written into the write-in sections for other races, including the 2008 United States Senate election.

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Rio de Janeiro, Feb 4: Just months after the Olympics, a dispute over the magement of the Maraca stadium has erupted between the state and the city's football federation, a media report said on Saturday.
The building was damaged by looters on Junuary 10, and has since lain empty as clubs and authorities argued over who should mage it, the BBC reported.
The city's football federation said windows were smashed and items were stolen after the stadium was broken into.
The Maraca stadium, built to host the 1950 football World Cup and used in the 2016 Olympics, is owned by Rio de Janeiro's state government which has been hit hard by Brazil's deep economic crisis.


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Many people, in these situations, turn to Tums and other similar antacids to relieve their symptoms.
The Tums label advises taking only a few in one sitting, not exceeding 7,500 milligrams, which depending on the dosage (it comes in 500, 750, and 1,000 mg doses) can range anywhere from 7 to 15 tablets.
If you're an adult and suffer from heartburn or stomach upset, you may take one to four Tums tablets every hour as necessary; however, do not consume more than 16 Tums tablets in a 24-hour period or you may be at risk of a calcium carbonate overdose.
It's okay to take antacids every day; However, patients with prolonged symptoms should see a doctor in case there is a more serious gastro ailment at work. Some people with acid reflux get into the habit of taking over-the-counter antacids daily to prevent symptoms, but this can be harmful in the long run.
Each heartburn treatment works differently, but in general: Antacids like Tums work instantly, but wear off quickly. Antacids work best if taken 30 to 60 minutes before eating. Histamine blockers take effect in about an hour, but must be taken twice a day for heartburn prevention.
There are side effects from taking too many antacids. The least important side effects are constipation (aluminum-containing antacids) or diarrhea (magnesium-containing antacids. The accumulated aluminum may be toxic. Having said all this, occasional use, even daily use, of antacids generally is safe.
Yes, over-the-counter antacid pills (Tums or the generic alternative) aren't harmful–they can help reduce acid in your stomach and help you feel better when you've encountered a meal that doesn't agree with you. They also contain calcium, so that's great too. They also contain calcium, so that's great too.
Calcium carbonate (Alka-2, Chooz, Tums and others) relieves heartburn, but also often causes constipation and acid rebound, which is an increase in the production of stomach acid after the antacid effect has worn off. If you take too much calcium carbonate for too long, the calcium content of the blood may rise.
If you have heartburn a lot and pop Tums like candy, be careful. It's fine every once in a while. But here are five side effects you can experience if you overdo it and take too MANY antacids So if you take too many antacids, there won't be enough acid left in your stomach to protect you.
Taking antacids like Tums, Rolaids, Pepto-Bismol or Milk of Magnesia episodically to relieve heartburn is unlikely to have these effects, and while H2 blockers are known to have side effects like headaches, constipation and nausea, their long-term use has not been studied as extensively as that of proton pump
Side Effects of Antacids
Brands with calcium or aluminum may cause constipation. Rarely, brands with calcium may cause kidney stones or other problems. If you take large amounts of antacids that contain aluminum, you may be at risk for calcium loss, which can lead to weak bones (osteoporosis).
Drink a full glass of water after taking either the regular or chewable tablets or capsules. Some liquid forms of calcium carbonate must be shaken well before use. Do not take Tums as an antacid for more than two weeks without talking to your doctor first.
Antacids like TUMS® work quickly to bring you heartburn relief. Keep a bottle beside your bed, so you can get back to sleep faster. Take medication at night in an upright position, before lying down to resume sleep.
What can happen if you take too much of antacids? Serious side effects can happen with an overdose or overuse of antacids. Side effects include constipation, diarrhea, change in the color of bowel movements, and stomach cramps.
Best Overall: TUMS Ultra Strength 1000 Assorted Tropical Fruit Antacid.
Best Heartburn Relief: Alka-Seltzer Relief Chews Heartburn Assorted Fruit.
Best Liquid Antacid: Mylanta Maximum Strength Antacid, Classic Flavor, 12 Ounce.
Best Chewable Antacid: SoundHealth Extra Strength Antacid Chews.
Patients who chew TUMS or other calcium containing antacids can experience AKI from something known as "Milk-alkali syndrome." The ingestion of excessive amounts of calcium containing antacids leads to elevated blood calcium, which may injure the kidneys.
Common Side effects of Calcium Carbonate include:
gas (flatulence)
high calcium levels.
low phosphate levels.
milk-alkali syndrome.
Hi Pammela, Thank you for your question! There are several types of medication used to treat acid reflux. Medications belonging to the class known as PPIs (including Nexium, Aciphex, Prevacid, Protonix) have been linked to weight changes, though that side effect is reported as occurring in less than 1% of patients.
BRAND NAME(S): Dicarbosil, Rolaids, Titralac, Tums. USES: This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. HOW TO USE: Take this product by mouth as directed.
When using this product: Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. If pregnant, do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.
It is important to note that when antacids are taken on an empty stomach they provide acid reduction for 20 to 40 minutes only because the antacid is rapidly emptied into the duodenum.
Popcorn – Corn is one of the hardest of all grains to digest because of its high fiber content. Popcorn, in particular, often has hulls and shells that aren't completely digested and can rub against the intestines. Coffee, chocolate and caffeinated drinks – Caffeine stimulates the intestines and can worsen diarrhea.
Other kidney cleanses emphasize certain foods, including:
Beet juice.
Watermelon.
Lemon juice.
Cranberry juice.
Pumpkin seeds.
Smoothies.
Ginger.
Turmeric.
Acetic acid helps to dissolve kidney stones. In addition to flushing out the kidneys, apple cider vinegar can help ease pain caused by the stones. There are numerous other health benefits of apple cider vinegar. To reap these benefits, add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to 6 to 8 ounces of purified water.
Candy not recommended on a kidney diet
Chocolate and nuts contain high amounts of phosphorus and potassium. Your dietitian can help you see which candy is acceptable and which is not. Here are examples of candy types that are not recommended for people with kidney disease or on dialysis.
While it's true that milk can temporarily buffer stomach acid, nutrients in milk, particularly fat, may stimulate the stomach to produce more acid. Even though milk might not be a great heartburn remedy, however, it's a rich source of bone-building calcium. Overfilling the stomach may increase heartburn.
5 Top Foods to Stave Off Acid Reflux Symptoms
Bananas. This low-acid fruit can help those with acid reflux by coating an irritated esophageal lining and thereby helping to combat discomfort.
Melons. Like bananas, melons also are a highly alkaline fruit.
Oatmeal.
Yogurt.
Green Vegetables.
If your symptoms strike less often, use a fast-acting over-the-counter antacid such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, or Tums. Or try an over-the-counter H2 blocker, such as famotidine (Pepcid AC) or ranitidine (Zantac 75).
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. Simethicone works by breaking up gas bubbles in the gut.
Tums (Calcium carbonate) gives quick relief for heartburn, but does not last all day. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines if you need additional relief. Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) works well to alleviate stomach and intestinal problems and doesn't have many side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
The researchers found that men who reported eating three or more servings of nuts a week had a 69 percent lower risk of colon cancer than those who reported eating no nuts. Women who ate three or more servings had an 81 percent lower risk than those who ate no nuts, according to the study.
Popcorn. Fiber is important in the (bodily) world of gut bacteria, so eating foods that are high in fiber are a good choice. The Mayo Clinic measures three cups of air-popped popcorn as having about 3.6 grams of fiber.
It is a natural whole grain, after all. In fact, popcorn is discussed on the nonprofit The World's Healthiest Foods site as, if not super-healthy, at least fundamentally not bad for you. And the popcorn's hull is a rich source of the antioxidant polyphenols, known to prevent damage to cells.
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Q: Perturbative approach starting from a probability distribution approximated form I approximate a probability distribution $P_x(x)$ with a $P_x^{app}(x)$,
such that $P_x(x)-P_x^{app}(x) = O(\epsilon)$ uniformly in x, where epsilon is a small positive quantity.
Consider the generic observable $Y = Y(x)$; $Y$ is a generic function of the random variable $x$, and so it is also a random variable.
If I want $E(y) \equiv \int P_x(x') Y(x') dx' $ I expect an expression as:
$E(y) = E^{app}(y) + O(\epsilon)$, where $E^{app}(y) \equiv \int P_x^{app}(x') Y(x') dx' $.
How can one shows this from a formal point of view ?

A: $\newcommand\ep\epsilon\newcommand\R{\mathbb R}$Translated into a standard language of probability theory, your question appears to be as follows:

Let $p$ and $q$ be two probability density functions (say on $\R$) such that
$$|p-q|\le\ep\tag{0}$$ for some real $\ep>0$. Let $Y$ be a Lebesgue-measurable function from $\R$ to $\R$. Does it then follow that
$$\Big|\int pY-\int qY\Big|\le C\ep\tag{1}$$ for some real $C\ge0$?

The answer is this: inequality (1) holds for some real $C>0$ and
all $p$ and $q$ satisfying condition (0) if and only if
$$C_Y:=\int|Y|<\infty;$$
moreover, the best possible constant factor $C$ in (1) is $C_Y$.
Indeed, on the one hand, if (0) holds, then
$$\Big|\int pY-\int qY\Big|=\Big|\int(p-q)Y\Big|\le\int|p-q|\,|Y|\le\int\ep\,|Y|=C_Y\ep,$$
so that (1) holds with $C=C_Y$.
On the other hand, suppose that
$$p=\ep\,1_{[0,1/\ep]},\quad q=\ep\,1_{[-1/\ep,0]},$$
$Y\ge0$ on the interval $[0,1/\ep]$ and $Y=0$ outside this interval. Then  (0) holds, and
$$\Big|\int pY-\int qY\Big|=\int pY=\ep\int Y=C_Y\ep.$$
So, $C_Y$ is the best possible constant factor $C$ in inequality (1) given condition (0).


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KU defense played 'by far' its best game of season at ISU
Kansas defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. (2) comes in to wrap up Iowa State running back David Montgomery (32) during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.
The statement on its own defies logic, but here it is: the Kansas football team's defense surrendered five touchdowns and a field goal Saturday at Iowa State and played better than it had in any other game during the first half of the season.
It's a relative assertion, for sure, given the Jayhawks' calamitous defensive results through much of what currently stands as a five-game losing streak. Even so, holding the Cyclones to 318 total yards of offense and forcing nine punts allowed KU defenders and coaches to at least take a little pride in some obvious improvements.
Head coach David Beaty, who has at times this year criticized the most crippling defensive blunders following defeats, said the Kansas defense "by far" had its best showing to date.
"The thing about it, we give up 45 points. I look up at one point it's (24-0) and we'd given up 123 yards," Beaty said. "I stepped in the huddle with our guys and I told them, I said, 'Look, I know what the scoreboard says. But you're playing good defense. Just keep playing, man. We just can't give up big plays.'"
Kansas football v. Iowa State
View a gallery of images from Saturday's game between the Jayhawks and Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.
Maybe it was the wet field conditions at Jack Trice Stadium. Perhaps having game footage with which to study and prepare before facing walk-on quarterback Kyle Kempt made things a little easier on the Jayhawks (1-5 overall, 0-3 Big 12). Whatever the case, the defense certainly wasn't to blame for the loss.
Only two Big 12 teams on Saturday totaled fewer yards than ISU's 318: Kansas (106) and Kansas State (216). The rest of the conference totals fell somewhere between 387 and 747.
"It just goes back to the very beginning. Joe (Dineen, junior linebacker) did a nice job of taking over the huddle. We gave up 318 yards to a really, really good offensive football team," Beaty said of ISU, which now averages 400.5 yards a game, 68th in FBS.
While Dineen's 16 total tackles and two tackles for loss played a key part in limiting the impact made by the Big 12's fifth-best rusher, running back David Montgomery (3.2 yards per carry, 68 rushing yards), the KU secondary also consistently took away the threat of receiver Allen Lazard (three catches, 40 yards, on four targets).
Even standout linebacker/quarterback Joel Lanning was limited to 34 rushing yards on eight carries.
"We put pressure on them early. Eventually they needed some help, and we weren't able to complement them on the offensive side," Beaty said of a pitiful 106-yard no-show for the Jayhawks in the 45-0 shutout.
Even when ISU (4-2, 2-1) scored, it did so in short-field situations, with four touchdown drives of 35 or fewer yards and none longer than 56. The Kansas defense, though so often on the field with ISU possessing the ball for 36:50, forced seven three-and-outs.
Such positives were difficult to find for the Kansas defense in prior weeks, when it allowed an average of 569.5 yards against FBS opponents.
"Yeah, we can feel it," junior defensive end Dorance Armstrong Jr. said of at least one week of genuine enhancement on that side of the ball, "with the three-and-outs that we got, that's just what we usually do — that's how we played last year. Since we started that's what we've been trying to do: get back to how we were playing last year, and do even better. I feel like we're actually on the page of taking another step forward."
After KU made three sacks — by Daniel Wise, Josh Ehambe and Isaiah Bean — and nine tackles for loss at ISU, junior tackle Wise said, putting the result aside, the defensive players felt positive for a change.
"This game was very encouraging for our defense. Guys, we certainly should build confidence off this game, especially after the last game, Texas Tech," Wise said. "We're just going to keep building from here."
None of KU's defensive leaders seemed interested in singing the unit's praises following a lopsided loss— even if they performed better for coordinator Clint Bowen than they had since 2016.
"Defensively, yeah," Dineen replied, when asked if it was the best the group had played. "But there's still so much growth that we can have. … I mean, 45 points, no matter what happens through the course of a game, it's our job to keep them out of the end zone, and we didn't do a good enough job of that. But I am proud of the way we came out and played in the first half."
Six of Iowa State's first eight possessions traveled no farther than 14 yards.
The Jayhawks will need a similar defensive start — and some serious help on offense and special teams — this coming Saturday at TCU (6-0, 3-0).
The Big 12 announced Sunday the game will air on FOX, at 7 p.m.
More news and notes from Kansas vs. Iowa State
Mounting Miscues: KU offense shutout in road loss to Iowa State
Tom Keegan: Cyclones in a blowout; Jayhawks in a tailspin
Notebook: Khalil Herbert sits with injury; punting unit struggles in 45-0 loss
The Keegan Ratings: Joe Dineen tops ratings in 45-0 loss at Iowa State
No offense: Jayhawks thumped against Iowa State, 45-0
Brett McCabe 1 year, 9 months ago
Benton, sorry to derail your article but I just read that Nebraska hired Wazzu's AD which means Leach will be the next Nebraska head football coach.
This is the type of package deal we need to do with Wyoming to get Craig Bohl. And it works because we will need a new AD and head coach. Ding, Dang, Done.
Regarding KU's defense, the 9 forced punts were something to get excited about. My concern is that the weather may have been a big factor. However, if there truly is some improvement going one, and we see signs of it in Fort Worth, then I think it would be just the thing that could breathe a little air into the team. The problem is that we are facing the best defensive coach in the conference on Saturday, wo it's entirely possible that we won't get 100 yards offensively.
Robert Brock 1 year, 9 months ago
NU would be crazy to hire Leach. He's fun, sometimes, but mostly unstable and unreliable.
Nathan Anderson 1 year, 9 months ago
I wouldn't care if Leach is clinically insane. He's a winner. We need a winner.
Richard Duran 1 year, 9 months ago
106 total yards. We could send the '85 Bears out there and it wouldn't matter. 1.8 yards per play.
John Myers 1 year, 9 months ago
They played better than the Chief's defense is playing today.
Humpy Helsel 1 year, 9 months ago
BREAKING NEWS: The University of Kansas announced today they are dropping football as a intercollegiate sport due to rapidly emerging research demonstrating permanent brain damage as a result of repeated collisions involving the head in the course of playing the game. Stated Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger, "thankfully we didn't really hit anyone hard enough to create a head injury to one of our players, but it could happen some day. And we are not going to take that chance. Our $300 million dollar football stadium renovation will be used to turn Memorial Stadium into a park allowing people to go and sit to contemplate the horrors of football and talk about the coming year's basketball team and possible new recruits."
Doug Cramer 1 year, 9 months ago
This is like North Korean propaganda in order to save Clint Bowen's job.
Our defense can't stop jack.
Kevin Randell 1 year, 9 months ago
Doug, I couldn't agree more. There has to come a time when you realize that getting blown out of game after game after game after game that there has to be a change at the DC position. I know Clint is a Lawrence/KU guy, but enough is enough.
I just consulted my Magic 8 Ball, asking whether or not Kansas would win another game this year. This was the answer I got:
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Miles Nease 1 year, 9 months ago
Beaty Iives in a dream world and should not only be fired, but committed! What a freaking idiot.
Michael Maris 1 year, 9 months ago
What if, Gus Malzahn happens to be ran out of Auburn, Alabama. What are the thoughts about Malzahn? He'll turn 52 by the end of this month.
I read an article a couple of years ago where the author had tracked what happened to guys who got fired. The vast majority of them failed again if hired by another program at the same level. After watching a failed Notre Dame coach, I don't think there's be much excitement for a failed Auburn coach.
Chris DeWeese 1 year, 9 months ago
I don't want anyone's scraps.
Joe Ross 1 year, 9 months ago
Mark Mangino, regarding the head football coaching job at Kansas (Oct 11):
"Every facet of the program needs the head coach's attention every single day. Whether it's preparation for a game, film study, meetings, practice time, recruiting...communicating with the support staff, your trainer, your strength coach. Every day there should be conversations there and just keeping an eye on things and everybody needs to be on the same page. If anybody has an agenda other than what we have for the program then they shouldn't be there...they all have to be pulling that rope in the same direction. There are challenges at every program but there are significant challenges at Kansas...so there are many challenges there, but it's DOABLE! IT IS DOABLE!"
https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/index.php/2017/10/11/interview-former-kansas-jayhawks-coach-mark-mangino/
Bring him back.
Randy Bombardier 1 year, 9 months ago
Thank you, Joe. Once again you are the voice of reason. I would like to see him come back. I'd love to see it really. Yes, he could and would do it.
IMO our AD has to dusregard the pc hire, the guy who always says the right things. Those types tend to be schmoozers, stroking those around them (especially their bosses) instead of holding people accountable and calling out those bosses on occasion. I've heard that Mason in response to his staying at KU said show me the money and people were offended at that. Good grief, its business. Why wouldnt he ask for more if he could command more? We absolutely need to get over trying to get someone acceptable to all parties. When we do that we're getting someone who doesn't want to be crossways with anyone, etc.
Agreed. We need someone unafraid to piss people off. There a lot of people at KU who need to be pissed off.
Mike Bennett 1 year, 9 months ago
Not really. ISU went completely vanilla just waiting on KU to implode which took exactly 1 play. When five o-linemen can't block 3 D-linemen, it doesn't take much to realize you can sit back and play field position ball and pounce on mistakes. ISU knew that as long it didn't turn the ball over it was going to win because KU couldn't move the ball. Therefore, vanilla offense.
Skyler Owen 1 year, 9 months ago
I think everyone is forgetting that FEAR is the number 1 motivator in football....maybe that's why mangino was so successful here but we dang sure don't show no fear on the sidelines...no fear of messing up no fear of missing an assignment no fear of losing a game....it's embarrassing...somebody has to be held accountable and these players should be held accountable and at this moment there not.....they have been taught for the last 5 years "next play" and its just a freakin excuse....it's not the process or more time.......we need somebody to come in here and play some DAMN ball !!!
Mike hits the nail on the head. This s article is trying to put lipstick on the pig. We gave up 45 points and they had a short field most of the game. That's not progress. Clint Bowen did not put together a master plan. Iowa State just didn't have to do anything special.
Layne Pierce 1 year, 9 months ago
Humpy That;s an old headline. We dropped football, when we fired Mangino., We;ve been playing tiddly-winks every game since.
The next headline we like to see is: KU Starting Football Program, now that would be something.
Barry Weiss 1 year, 9 months ago
this shows how far we have fallen, to think that giving up 45 points is considered improvement.
Chris Browning 1 year, 9 months ago
4 touchdown drives of 35 yards or less... I think gaining less than 140 yards and hanging 28 points on an opponent says a ton. Unfortunately, our FCS level defense has to play FBS teams every week.


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Union anger at pupil's return
UNION chiefs are furious a teenager has been allowed to return to school after being permanently excluded for bad behaviour during a school disco.
Gareth Kelly will be isolated from his classmates when he returns to Kingsway High School today following an eight week absence from the Newton, Chester, school.
The 15-year-old is to be given one-to-one isolated tuition after being allowed to return by an independent panel who said his expulsion was 'too harsh'.
Although the teenager is looking forward to starting back, the move has angered teachers at the school who believe the action of the headteacher Dr David Gower and governors should have been upheld in the first place.
They have contacted representatives at the National Union of Teachers (NUT) who have written a letter of objection to the union's deputy general secretary in London.
NUT spokesman Andy Kent said: 'Our concern is for the health and safety of our members. An independent panel should not be in a position to overturn a decision made by the leadership of a school.'
Gareth Kelly was excluded with another Year 11 pupil who is awaiting the decision of his independent appeal.
The move came to light earlier this week when an anonymous letter was sent to The Chronicle.
Yesterday Dr Gower said he was acting within the law to protect his staff.
'There was an incident that occurred in September of a violent, aggressive nature which involved prolonged abuse to members of staff at the disco,' he said. 'I decided that both boys should be excluded. They both appealed to the governors and both were turned down.'
Dr Gower said the independent tribunal ruled that Gareth Kelly's behaviour was 'entirely wrong' but said the school's actions were 'harsh'.
Yesterday, he said he would not be asking his existing staff to teach Gareth. 'I am to make arrangements for Gareth to have proper lessons by himself,' said Dr Gower.
Yesterday Gareth Kelly's father Paul said: 'We find it very distressing what has happened. As far as my son is concerned he has been cleared by a lay committee to return to school. He is not a bad lad.'
Kingsway High School teacher and NUT spokesman Campbell Russell added: 'The business of educating young people alone is not an unusual thing to do.'
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The Ground and Pillar of Whose Faith?
"...the inscripturated Word of God is the final bar of judgment before which all theological and ecclesiastical controversies are to be adjudicated..." (ibid), etc.
These volumes are mainly a direct response to the excellent and "small" work (by comparison "only" 600 pages) edited by Robert Sungenis titled Not By Scripture Alone: A Catholic Critique of the Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura (Queenship, 1997). Aside from a few decent points made and some interesting patristic citations brought forward, while massive (over 1100 pages of text) the Webster/King volumes fail miserably to refute the many biblical, historical, logical and philosophical arguments and practical problems leveled by Sungenis and his contributors against the primary Protestant principle. Here is a brief survey and review of the three volumes.
James White (who writes the forward to the Webster/King volumes) has admitted (both in print and debate) that Sola Scriptura was not practiced by Jesus or His apostles since this was during times of enscripturation or revelation.
So why all the fuss over 2 Tim 3:15-17 once again? 2 Chronicles 29:25 and other important biblical texts addressed in the Sungenis work are completely ignored. Rather than mounting much of a "biblical defense" we get an attack on the supposed unreasonableness of Catholic "Sacred Tradition" since allegedly no one can surely "identify it."
He puts out this challenge in various ways: "No Roman apologist has ever been able to define or produce the doctrinal content of this oral tradition" (vol 1, p. 55). However, substitute the word "Protestant" for "Roman" and "Holy Scripture" for "this oral tradition" and the exact same challenge can be put to the Evangelical/Fundamentalist apologist: No Protestant apologist has ever been able to define or produce the doctrinal content of Holy Scripture! If any Protestant apologist would like to answer this challenge, then please tell me, the infallible doctrinal content of Holy Scripture, according to Protestantism, on (1) Baptism, (2) Eucharist, (3) the sacraments or "ordinances" in general, (4) Church government, (5) church services or how to conduct Liturgy, (6) salvation, (7) predestination and free will, (8) any number of moral issues: divorce, re-marriage, contraception, abortion, etc. Since there is great disagreement among "official" Protestant statements of faith, one cannot possibly know what is the official "Protestant position" (or from Holy Scripture the infallible "doctrinal content") on any of these issues.
It is obvious the Catholic Church has repeatedly defined and produced the specific doctrinal content of Apostolic Tradition and Holy Scripture in her Ecumenical Councils (beginning at Nicaea forward), her Creeds, her Liturgy, and official statements of doctrine. Yes, Protestants deny anything is infallible but the text of Holy Scripture so they are at a loss to produce or define anything concerning the Christian faith that is infallibly binding on the individual Christian. As Phil Blosser has shown in rigorous logical detail in the Sungenis book (see Blosser in Not By Scripture Alone, especially, p. 90-108), no Protestant can explain or justify why any individual Christian must submit to any "Christian authority" (whether council, tradition, or pastor) but themselves. In Protestantism it boils down to the individual and the doctrines one believes as one interprets Scripture, regardless of any other "authority." No other so-called "authority" is infallibly binding in Protestantism other than the explicit text of Scripture, and the "doctrines" one thinks one derives from Scripture.
In his chapter on the perspicuity of Scripture and formal sufficiency, King fails to address the main biblical text Catholics use for the non-perspicuity of Scripture (2 Peter 3:16, although see vol 1, p. 198 which is probably a reference to it). Of course one could argue for a Catholic to appeal to Scripture at all implies one already believes the text is perspicuous or clear. But Catholics only say that Scripture is not perspicuous enough by itself to resolve disputes on major doctrinal and moral teachings without the necessary reference to Tradition and the living Magisterium (e.g. the Church's bishops meeting in Council) as authorities on par with Scripture. And by their constant appeal to Sacred Tradition and the Church's authority (e.g. the Council of Nicaea, etc) along with Scripture to refute heretics, the Fathers clearly affirmed they did not believe in the formal sufficiency of Holy Scripture.
Sungenis goes on to compare this with the passing on of "oral tradition" such as the practice of infant Baptism. So while Sungenis "78% figure" may be absurd, his point is that while there is some corruption in transmission -- whether of biblical manuscripts or oral teaching -- the "preponderance of truth" of a doctrine or practice can still be kept and maintained by the Church. I believe in any case that Sungenis should drop this argument of textual "corruption rate" used to counter the supposed "unreliability" of Sacred Tradition since even Catholic apologists (Karl Keating is quoted) admit the textual integrity of the New Testament is extremely high (in the 97-98% range). He should simply defend or explain why the Fathers taught Sacred Tradition is a reliable or inerrant witness to the Apostolic Faith.
Another good point made by King is the ambiguity in the word "tradition" as used by various Catholic scholars and apologists. Some argue (such as modern Catholic scholars and Cardinal Newman) for "material sufficiency" (or a one-source theory) while others (the authors suggest the Council of Trent, and both modern and traditional apologists) argue for an independent (or two-source) theory of "oral apostolic tradition" or revelation outside Scripture. However, these need not be mutually exclusive as they can complement one another by the maxim Totum in Scriptura, Totum in Traditione: ALL in Sacred Scripture and ALL in Sacred Tradition which can be shown was the position of the early Church. There is no doctrine that was ever believed that did not have at least some implicit backing in Scripture, as well as strong backing in the Church's Tradition (Joe Gallegos makes this point in Not By Scripture Alone, p. 396-7, 404-5). In fact, the Council of Trent does not explicitly state "two sources" but that the Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles are "the source [singular] at once of all saving truth and rules of conduct...." and that "these truths and rules are contained in the written books and in the unwritten traditions, which [were] received by the Apostles from the mouth of Christ Himself, or from the Apostles themselves" as inspired by the Holy Spirit (Trent, Fourth Session, April 8, 1546). The words "partly [in Scripture]...partly [in Tradition]" (while debated) does not appear in the official statement on Scripture and Tradition from Trent.
In volume 2, William Webster attempts to present a "historical defense" of Sola Scriptura and justify his previous outrageous assertions (e.g. see his chapter in the book Roman Catholicism [Moody, 1994] edited by John Armstrong where he first made this in print) that the Church Fathers and medieval doctors (such as St. Thomas Aquinas!) taught the Protestant concept of Sola Scriptura -- that is, both the "material" and "formal" sufficiency of Sacred Scripture. Webster accepts this "material/formal" distinction and takes up the challenge.
This volume is even weaker than volume 1 in my opinion, since Webster once again makes his usual sweeping statements on the Fathers while ignoring how Catholic (or "Roman Catholic") these folks are! The volumes should more accurately be subtitled: The Ground and Pillar of Our Faith, But Not Your Faith or posed as a question The Ground and Pillar of Whose Faith? since the Catholic Faith of the early Fathers (whether of St. Irenaeus where they get this reference to Scripture as "ground and pillar" or any other early Father) is certainly NOT the Protestant fundamentalist/evangelical "faith" of Webster and King! Webster grudgingly acknowledges this but then dismisses it (see vol 2, p. 54-56 and p. 262-264 on Madrid vs. Jones) since he says he is allowed to contradict their "meaning" or interpretation of Scripture, even when they are unanimous!
But every one of these Fathers that vehemently disagree with Webster/King on doctrine, and who allegedly taught that Scripture was "perspicuous" (or clear), still supposedly read the same and believed the same Scripture alone! Seemingly Webster and King can pick and choose (or reject wholesale) whatever they want from the Fathers. In response, Webster/King allege that Roman Catholics (or Orthodox) do the same. I'll cover the Fathers in detail below to demonstrate how Webster/King must dismiss a large number of their (Roman) Catholic and Orthodox doctrines and interpretations, and there is simply no comparison.
Webster refers several times to something called "the Protestant Church" (see vol 2, p. 50, 57, 82, 164, 212, etc) which in reality does not exist! No one can point to any so-called giant "Protestant Church" as a whole that would agree with Webster and King on doctrine (aside from their respective congregations or denominations perhaps). He has the same problem that Catholics supposedly have about the identity of Sacred Tradition: he cannot identify or locate this so-called "Protestant Church" especially given the "invisible" nature of the "true church" (i.e. the elect or "saved Christians") in Protestantism.
In volume 3, Webster and King team up to edit a truckload of quotations (over 300 pages worth) from the Church Fathers. Unfortunately for them, the majority of which (say about 99%) are irrelevant since Catholics would wholeheartedly agree with these quotations on the authority of Scripture.
"Since, therefore, all that the inspired authors, or sacred writers, affirm should be regarded as affirmed by the Holy Spirit, we must acknowledge that the books of Scripture, firmly, faithfully and without error, teach that truth which God, for the sake of our salvation, wished to see confided to the sacred Scriptures. Thus 'all Scripture is inspired by God, and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work' [2 Tim 3:16-17]...."
"The Church has always venerated the divine Scriptures as she venerated the Body of the Lord, in so far as she never ceases, particularly in the sacred liturgy, to partake of the bread of life and to offer it to the faithful from the one table of the Word of God and the Body of Christ. She has always regarded, and continues to regard the Scriptures...as the supreme rule of her faith. For, since they are inspired by God and committed to writing once and for all time, they present God's own Word in an unalterable form, and they make the voice of the Holy Spirit sound again and again in the words of the prophets and apostles. It follows that all the preaching of the Church, as indeed the entire Christian religion, should be nourished and ruled by sacred Scripture. In the sacred books the Father who is in heaven comes lovingly to meet his children, and talks with them. And such is the force and power of the Word of God that it can serve the Church as her support and vigor, and the children of the Church as strength for their faith, food for the soul, and a pure and lasting fount of spiritual life. Scripture verifies in the most perfect way the words: 'The Word of God is living and active' [Heb 4:12] and 'is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified' [Acts 20:32; cf. 1 Thess 2:13]."
Sounds like this "Church Father" believes in Sola Scriptura to the fullest extent, right? This "Church Father" teaches the inspiration and authority of Scripture; the inerrancy of Scripture; quotes from 2 Tim 3:16-17 the classical Protestant proof text; calls Scripture the "Word of God"; says the Word of God for the Church is the "supreme rule of her faith"; that Scripture presents God's own Word in an unalterable form; they are the voice of the Holy Spirit bringing the words of the prophets and apostles to us; that ALL the preaching of the Church, and the ENTIRE Christian religion should be ruled by Scripture; the Word of God has force and power as the Church's support and vigor; the children of the Church get strength for their faith, food for the soul, and find a pure fount of spiritual life in Holy Scripture. No stronger quotation from a "Church Father" could be found for Sola Scriptura! The only problem is this comes from the "Council Fathers" of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum, 11, 21) ! And I deleted the important phrase "...and continues to regard the Scriptures, taken together with sacred Tradition, as the supreme rule of her faith..." Much of this ignoring of relevant sections of the Fathers devastating to their position goes on in the quotations of Webster/King. While Webster does address the issue of "tradition" in the Fathers, he fails to quote or address some of their most explicit statements that completely deny and contradict the "formal sufficiency" of Holy Scripture as believed by Protestant fundamentalists/evangelicals like Webster/King.
(C) There was no notion of Sola Scriptura in the ante-Nicene Church, neither was there a notion of Sola Traditio (Tradition alone); the one universal Catholic Church of the Fathers (neither Western/Catholic nor Eastern/Orthodox) was the repository of all revealed truth, the dispenser of all grace, and the only place where the true God accepted true worship, sacrifices, intercessions, good works, etc -- only from this Church does the truth shine forth; heretics taught doctrines found neither in Scripture nor Tradition, while orthodox Catholics in the Church of the four Gospels and four Councils were faithful to both Scripture and Tradition (Pelikan).
"The whole of the foregoing discussion shows how the whole activity of the early Fathers tends to unite three terms which the disjunctions of the sixteenth century were to set up in opposition: Scripture, Tradition, Church. Tradition is an interpretation of Scripture, which was originally the Old Testament. There are many sects which propose their own interpretations; tradition, however, is that interpretation of Scripture which is the interpretation of the Church. Its criterion is the apostolicity of that Church, guaranteed by the succession of hierarchical ministers."
"...it has always been affirmed that Scripture is the norm of our faith only when conjoined to the Church and her tradition...Even though recognized as the supreme rule, Scripture has never been considered 'sufficient', and consequently exclusive. To govern the faith of the Church according to the apostolic norm it is necessary to read Scripture within the tradition of the apostles, handed on by and living in the Church....This tradition is said to be maintained by the succession of presbyters or bishops; so the apostolicity of the Church is not realized exclusively by Scripture."
(B) The "rule of faith" or "rule of truth" was not the whole of Tradition; it may be the principal part, but there are other things transmitted from the apostles by tradition: rules of conduct, customs/behavior, on worship/liturgy, etc.
(I) Hence, the Scriptures were never considered by the Fathers as formally "sufficient" or exclusive.
"There is a 'fact of tradition' which it is essential to take account of. Personally, I find no difficulty, and not a little joy, in discovering there the positive affirmation that Scripture contains, at least in the form of suggestion or principle, the entire treasury of truths which it is necessary to believe in order to be saved (provided there is an adequate presentation of the Gospel message). To say that, in the sense in which the Fathers and the medieval theologians held it, does not in any way amount to a profession of the principle of Scriptura sola demanded by the Reformers....It was with the intention of restoring the sovereignty of God alone that they presented that of Scripture as exclusive. In order to do this effectively, they affirmed the sufficiency of this Scripture, not uniquely in a material sense, that is to say as the object quod creditur, but in a formal sense, that is to say as the means whereby we know, the constitutive light by which we understand, the principle of the rule of faith...Not only was the whole of faith contained in Scripture, but the Christian, benefiting from the interior witness of the Holy Spirit could find it there."
So Yves Congar demonstrates and concludes (after much evidence and analysis in the preceding pages) that the Church Fathers did not believe in Sola Scriptura in the "formal sufficiency" sense required by the Protestant Reformers. Webster/King accept this distinction and set out to prove "formal sufficiency" from many quotations of the Fathers. However, they fail to overthrow the consistent conclusions of Schaff, Kelly, Pelikan, and Congar as I have quoted them above.
Joe Gallegos in his over 160 pages on the Fathers (see Not By Scripture Alone, p. 389-554), following Congar's research, analysis and conclusions, has conceded the "material sufficiency" of Scripture in the Fathers, so "formal sufficiency" is where the debate needs to center. The vast majority of the quotations brought forward by Webster/King on the authority, the inspiration, inerrancy, power, beauty, etc of Holy Scripture in the Fathers are irrelevant to the debate. Even the perspicuity (clearness and clarity) of Scripture in the Fathers contradicts the assertions of Webster/King since the Fathers universally interpreted the text of Scripture in accordance with Catholic doctrine today (despite Webster's assertions on Matthew 16:18 which the Fathers did interpret in several ways, including Peter himself and Peter's Faith is the Rock, but this is not a problem -- note the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Matthew 16:18f, paragraphs 424, 442, 552, 586, 756, 881, etc).
What I want to do now is present much primary source material and specific evidence that rebuts and refutes their claims that the Church Fathers believed in both the "material" and "formal" sufficiency of Scripture, and demonstrate how much Catholic doctrine from the Fathers that Webster/King must and indeed do deny. It is irresponsible to suggest these Fathers actually believed in Sola Scriptura in a Protestant fundamentalist/evangelical sense when all of them were either Catholic bishops, Catholic priests, and/or Catholic saints. There is no doubt that William Webster and David King would have been thrown out of the Catholic Church and castigated as heretics by these same Catholic Fathers and Bishops.
This is an unfinished work.....sorry!


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FRAUD! Red Cross says its emblems are being used without authorization in Venezuela
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By Joaquin Flores On Feb 25, 2019
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Saturday that non-Red Cross organizations are using the organization's emblems in Venezuela without authorization. According to the Red Cross, such initiatives "may have good intentions, but they are at risk of jeopardizing our neutrality, impartiality and independence."
The full statement reads: "We have known that there are some people who are not affiliated with @cruzrojacol& @CruzRojaVe @CruzVermelha who carry emblems of the Red Cross on the border between Colombia-#Venezuela and Brazil-Venezuela. We urge you to stop. They may have good intentions, but they are at risk of jeopardizing our neutrality, impartiality and independence."
Les instamos a que dejen de hacerlo. Pueden tener buenas intenciones, pero corren el riesgo de poner en peligro nuestra neutralidad, imparcialidad e independencia.
— IFRC Americas (@IFRC_es) February 23, 2019
The statement was made on Twitter by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Saturday was marked by riots in Venezuela. The opposition has given an ultimatum and intends to bring humanitarian aid to the country. There have been clashes on the border with Colombia and Brazil. According to Folha de Boa Vista , four people died in Santa Elena de Uairén, a town near the border with Brazil, in clashes over humanitarian aid. FRN has not independently confirmed these claims.
What FRN can forecast is that if the present crisis deepens, and the U.S is able to get a further foothold in Venezuela, public order will break down, and we will see a revival of the 'White Helmets' fraud, this time perpetuated in the Bolivarian Republic.
Colombia says 285 people were injured by border incidents. However none of these reports have been verified. It has been confirmed however that a group of opposition militants from Brazilian territory attacked the Venezuelan border post in Pacaraima on Saturday and set fire to a truck belonging to the Bolivarian National Guard. At least one of the demonstrators was injured and was evacuated behind the scenes to the hospital in the Brazilian city of Pacaraima.
The most exalted group of Venezuelans on the Brazilian side, present in the area since the morning, also threw stones and sticks against officers of the Bolivarian National Guard, who responded by launching tear gas bombs.The area is taken by an intense column of black smoke. Some of the gas bombs fell on Brazilian territory with many Venezuelans going to the Brazilian Armed Forces in the area demanding that measures be taken.The government of the Brazilian state of Roraima reported on Saturday that hospitals in the region are treating at least five people injured by firearms in Venezuelan territory.In total, 16 Venezuelan patients have received medical care in public hospitals in Roraima.
The Venezuelan opposition said on Saturday it would command shipments of food and medicines donated by the US and other countries at the border, which President Nicolás Maduro labeled as "crumbs" and "a show to justify intervention in the country."Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez pointed out that in Venezuela "there is no humanitarian crisis" and recalled that, under international law applicable to humanitarian aid, it only exists only in case of natural disasters and armed conflicts.The Venezuelan government has warned that any vehicle that enters its territory without authorization will be considered a military target.On the Venezuelan border with Colombia, groups attempting to cross the bridges connecting the two countries were repelled by the military officers guarding the site.
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