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Fairfield eatery says Grubhub's phone service angering customers
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FAIRFIELD — "This call may be recorded for awesomeness."
For customers who hear that when calling their local restaurant to order food, there's a chance they might instead be getting in touch with a call center run by Grubhub.
That is the issue Andrew Pane, the owner of Pizza Post of Fairfield, ran into recently. His customers have come in frustrated by long phone wait times, not being able to understand the person on the line and just generally feeling bad about not calling the restaurant directly, he said.
Andrew Pane said Grubhub approached him approximately 10 years ago after he had signed up with a different food ordering service called Eat24. Grubhub renegotiated rates with Pane, and it eventually bought Eat24.
"I was just trying to get as much business as possible," he said.
He said he doesn't have a contract or written agreement with the company, but was working with them to drum up more businesses.
"I was hoping to get some online orders, meaning that they would simply put my menu on their website, accept orders for my product, they take a percentage and that's basically it," he said. "Maybe naive in my part but it was that simple to me."
But he said he realized about two months ago that some people who were looking up Pizza Post were sometimes finding a number that did not lead them directly to his restaurant, but instead to Grubhub. Therefore, he said, many of his customers are unintentionally giving the company a cut of his business.
"When people order with them, even if they pay cash or whatever, and they meant to call us and not call Grubhub, now they're taking a commission as well," he said. "Grubhub representatives pick up the call and take the order, then those representatives send us an order."
Looking up Pizza Post on various services, several different numbers can be seen attributed to the business. Numbers listed on Grubhub and other services under its umbrella, lead callers to the Grubhub line.
When a customer calls the Grubhub phone number, the person answering says something to the tune of "This is Pizza Post in partnership with Grubhub. May I take your order?"
When reached for comment by Hearst Connecticut Media, Grubhub Director of Corporate Communications Katie Norris said the phone numbers those customers were calling were a part of the company's assisted ordering service, but Grubhub would opt Pizza Post out of it.
Andrew Pane said neither he or his son were aware they were enrolled in the assisted ordering service.
Grubhub has made headlines for some of its business practices in recent years.
In 2020, Buzzfeed reported on the Grubhub practice of redirecting calls through phone numbers they create "for which restaurants are charged fees that can sometimes exceed the income the order generates."
The article notes that because of the fees restaurants pay to Grubhub when an order comes through it, a customer ordering something small like a coffee could actually put the restaurant in the red, as it has to pay Grubhub a flat fee.
It also notes that the redirect number can also appear higher in Google search results than the restaurant's own line. Grubhub, however, stated in its statement to Hearst Connecticut that it "does not control whether Google displays this phone number."
Some governments have taken actions against food delivery services, such as Grubhub.
In 2020, the New York City Council passed a bill that put a cap on commissions charged by third-party delivery services as well as another bill that banned fees for phone calls that don't end in a sale, like those requesting information about a restaurant's hours or menu.
In California, Grubhub and other food ordering services had to pull thousands of restaurants from their listings after a law that took effect this year began requiring apps to only offer delivery from restaurants with which they had a direct partnership.
Troubles with orders
Andrea Pane, Andrew's son, said customers are coming in very frustrated after bad experiences on the phone — thinking they were talking to the restaurant, but in fact were on the line with a call center.
Andrew Pane said he has a lot of loyal customers and they do not like mistakenly calling another company to order food from Pizza Post.
"They don't memorize our phone number, and so we've started to tell people to put it in their cell phones so they don't have to look us up," he said. "They get upset that people are taking a commission of the sales of their whatever, and they didn't want that."
Another issue, Andrew Pane said, is that customers have said they have a hard time communicating with some of the people working for Grubhub and it has led to some customers getting frustrated.
Andrea Pane, said he started noticing the issues when Pizza Post began getting Grubhub orders electronically with weird modifications or incorrect pricing.
As an example, Andrea Pane said an order for a sausage and meatball pizza would come in as a meat lovers pizza, but with a comment that specified to just put sausage and meatball. "So, customers were overpaying at the end of the day," he said.
Andrea Pane said customers would come in and get confused when he asked them if their order was the Grubhub order.
"Well, we received this as a fax from Grubhub," he said. "They would say, 'Well, I was on the phone with someone and it took forever. It took like 10 to 15 minutes to place this order for a large pizza.' It's terrible customer service and it gives us a bad reputation."
Andrea Pane also took umbrage with the fact that the call center answers customers by identifying themselves as Pizza Post, saying it misleads them.
"Not only are people often overpaying for these orders that Grubhub is putting in, but they are also doing this whole rigmarole on the phone that takes a good 10 minutes," he said. "An order on the phone with us takes like 30 seconds to put in."
Andrew Pane said he had called Grubhub five or six times to ask them to stop redirecting calls through their services. He said he has been told that a senior or supervisor would call him, but that has not happened yet.
The senior Pane said he is mainly just worried about his restaurant's reputation.
Norris said Pizza Post was enrolled in the assisted ordering service, which gives customers options to order through a Grubhub representative or speak with the restaurant directly. When they were a part of that service, she said, the phone number appeared on the restaurant's Grubhub listing and AllMenus, which is a Grubhub portfolio brand.
"We're getting this resolved on our side including reaching out to the restaurant owner and removing the assisted ordering number, but it will take a little time for our team to take all of the necessary steps," she said. "We're committed to working with Pizza Post on a resolution."
Andrew Pane said he first heard from Grubhub on Friday, after Hearst Connecticut Media reached out to the company. He said he was told they would contact him on Monday to discuss his account with Grubhub, but never received the call.
He said he got a couple of complaints from customers over the weekend that the issue was still occurring, but it has not happened since Sunday.
"I'm happy with that outcome, but it makes you wonder why they would assume they could do something like that without speaking to me or to my son," he said. "It's ridiculous."
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Top 34 Best SockShare Alternatives For Movie Streaming
To fulfill their appetite for new content, film and television fans have steadily migrated to the world of the internet throughout the last couple of years or so. SockShare is one of the webpages that offers the most notable and best content.
However, the SockShare movies are temporarily unavailable. But even so, in 2022, you can always move on to the best SockShare alternatives. Sites like SockShare are well-known for providing moviegoers with free content.
SockShares, in unique, would be more of a sophisticated search engine that assists you in finding third-party sites. However, the reason for its popularity is also the reason for its obscurity. As a result, the site is currently unavailable.
Let's look at some SockShare alternatives that have a large database of movies, shows, music, and other media.
Top 34 Best Sockshare Alternatives in 2022
Check out the list of the best SockShare alternatives sites that you can use to gain free access to the latest and the best content!
Looking for a website that has everything from classics to the most recent releases? Then Flixtor is the place to be. This open-source platform with an integrated media player provides you with enough movies to keep you entertained for the entire day. This massive library will make it impossible for you to overlook SockShare!
The site has a large variety that you can easily navigate through to locate what you're looking for. The main issue with the site, aside from popup adverts, is that if you are not a member, you will not be able to see movies in 1080p resolution. But don't worry, membership is completely free!
Vumoo, another streaming website that may be considered one of the top SockShare alternatives, is a video content lover's paradise. It's a no-frills platform with few showy features. It is clean and straightforward, the ideal website for a diverse collection. The navigation method is pretty simple, and with a simple design, you will have no trouble finding the stuff you are looking for.
Its search engine can help you find a variety of movies and television shows. You'll binge-watch for hours on end with links to the top films and shows.
3. Yify TV
YifyTV is an excellent SockShare substitute that offers high-quality video material. This site, which is regarded as a trustworthy platform by the majority of web content consumers, provides a comprehensive selection of the greatest Torrent connections. High-quality content in a variety of categories—you could binge-watch them all day!
The movies are organized by name, genre, and year, so navigating the site is a breeze. You may also make your own "watch later" list right here. The database is constantly updated with new information on the movies. The only catch is that you must first sign up for a free membership.
The next site we propose as a SockShare substitute is GoStream, a platform that offers a selection of the most popular Hollywood movies, from old classics to new releases. The site boasts of having one of the most viewers who come to watch Chinese, Japanese, and Indian films.
Furthermore, the film library is always developing, and you will find the most recent hits on this site. But it's not just movies. You'll be able to find television shows, series, and other content. There will be advertising, popups, and redirection, but they will be fewer in quantity than on other sites.
5. BMovies
If you're missing the SockShare free movies and are looking for similar sites, Bmovies is an excellent alternative for you. Every content lover feels like a kid in a candy store on this video streaming platform. It has a huge library of movies and TV shows, and it's not limited to just English content.
It's easy to navigate the library on this site and watch the content you have been looking for online. Its search bar and categories make the job of searching for movies quite easy. The only problem is that the site features an annoying number of popup ads. But look past those to enjoy good content.
6. ZMovies
ZMovies is the place for you if you need a platform that is nicely arranged and does not require you to lose time browning. All of the movies on the platform are grouped to make it easier for you to navigate. It also offers a variety of search filters that you can utilize. The site contains a large variety of movies from Hollywood as well as independent movies of many genres.
The site, like SockShare, contains links to third-party sites because it does not host anything. It is, however, a simple procedure. To get started, you must first establish an account on the site.
Tubitv is one of the lesser-known websites that movie and television movies frequent. It is regarded as a premium site with an excellent collection that is simple to navigate. Classics, new hits, current concerts, and much more may be found here.
Its library will take your breath away. Consumers have gone so far as to say that this website is like a free version of Netflix, with a larger library than the world's most popular OTT platform. Hollywood films are included in the website's collection, but that's not all. If you're seeking for one-of-a-kind flicks, this is the place to be.
8. IOmovies
IOmovies is a godsend for people who are continuously on the lookout for a shared Netflix or Amazon account with their pals. It is an OTT platform, yet it is free. It is a video streaming site with movies that provides movie URLs. Even if you can't discover unique movies, the library is massive.
The site features a simple and user-friendly layout, and you will have no trouble finding all of your preferred content for an outstanding video streaming experience. This portal includes independent films in addition to all big Hollywood movies. There are also TV programs, ranging from sitcoms to reality shows.
9. SolarMovie
SolarMovie also features a great interface that gives the impression that it is a premium movie/show membership service. The film titles are well-organized into genres and groups. There is also a filter option that allows you to search for movies based on their kind, quality, genre, country of release, and year of release.
The service is designed similarly to Putlocker, although there are some differences in terms of movie/show availability. If you wish to utilize SolarMovie as a SockShare substitute, you should alternate it with Putlocker from time to time.
10. FMovies
Fmovies is yet another video-based website where you may download movies. It's a fantastic alternative for SockShare. The website has a large number of movies and TV shows. The site has something for everyone, no matter what genre they are interested in. You'll find horror, sci-fi, romance, thriller, action, adventure, and other genres.
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You are not required to watch anything to view the content. All you need to do is open up your laptop and browse the site to see all of your possibilities. It gives you the choice to watch the movie in several video quality settings. It provides all options within the spectrum, from CAM print to 720p HD.
You can select any option based on your device and internet speed. Simply access the website and watch a plethora of movies and shows with your family and friends. All you need is a reliable internet connection to get started.
11. Look Movie
Cartoons, fiction, thrillers, and other appeal categories to millennials dominate this online TV streaming site like E Movies. The majority of the videos are in high-definition resolution. The user interface is straightforward yet contemporary. There is a lot of advertising, but it isn't strewn everywhere.
12. GoMovies
This is a free online TV platform that gives you access to a rich list of movie/episode titles. There is no need to create an account unless you want to interact with the website. There is a tab for movie-related news as well as a Top IMDb section. While it's considered as a good alternative to SockShare, the site comes with multiple ads when you click on the play button.
13. 123Movies
123Movies is one of the largest databases of movies and TV series. The design is simple to use, and you can easily discover the most recent TV shows or movies. This is an excellent SockShare alternative since you can watch movies for free without having to register. You can also sort by genre, release year, and other factors.
14. PopcornTime
Popcorn Time, unlike other online TV show providers, is more of a software than a platform. You must first download it onto your computer/laptop. It is not necessary to create an account. When you launch the software, you can immediately begin watching your favorite movies. The platform generates revenue by providing an additional VPN subscription on top of the free online TV platform. It's also the best SockShare alternative site.
15. Lunch Flix
When compared to sites like SockShare, the movie/episode catalog isn't as extensive. The genres of thriller, horror, and fiction predominate on this online free TV streaming portal.There are also some animated films. Several advertisements are displayed on the video player. Despite the brief interruption, there will be little to no buffering once the movie begins.
16. WatchSeries
This best SockShare alternative website features a lot of advertisements and pop-up notifications. However, it boasts a large collection of both old and new movies and television shows. You can also simply download a mobile app on your Android phone. You'll also notice a Request item on the menu, where you can let the admins know if there's a specific movie or TV show title you'd like to have added to the library.
17. Y Movies
You may watch multiple good titles on the SockShare alternative website. However, there are several advertisements that can disrupt both your title finding and viewing session. You can look for movies by language. You do not need to register to begin streaming movies and episodes.
18. PrimeWire
PrimeWire is a popular online platform for watching new movies, and it is also completely free. The website owners update the website as frequently as possible in order to provide its clients with the most latest flicks. Primewire is an appealing alternative for SockShare due to its simple user interface. You may also search for new and old films in a variety of categories, sorting them by release date, stars, and studio reviews.
To make things easier for you, there is a search box where you may look for your favorite movie or TV show. To watch your favorite movie, use PrimeWire.There are separate sections for movies and TV shows. All of the content can be filtered by year, category, and Top IMDB. Furthermore, numerous pre-sorted categories are available in the films and television section.
On the homepage, you will see the most recent continuing material. You may believe that you must pay for these services. Primewire provides you with everything for free. All you have to do is open the website in your browser and share your favorite material with your friends and family.
19. MovieNinja
MovieNinja is a site where you can acquire all of your favorite movies in HD quality, not SD. Browsing begins with the most recent movies, progressing to older releases, and finally to masterpieces. It will also provide you with a list of the most popular movies of the week. As a result, once you begin using this site to watch movies, it will automatically propose movies in the genre you prefer. It is the best SockShare alternative site.
20. CMovies HD
The platform, as the name implies, streams high-definition video. CMovies HD has a large selection of TV shows and movies. To navigate all of the content, you get an easy-to-use interface. As a result, there is no need to register with the platform in order to watch the content.
If you do, you can establish a favorite watch list and resume your movie or show from where you left it. The most recent releases are easily available and accessible on this page. You will see a few advertisements and pop-ups, but you will not be bothered by them. Simply grab a bowl of popcorn, a cold can of Coke, and visit the website, and you're ready to enjoy your evening. It is the best SockShare alternative site.
21. Afdah
Afdah is a free platform that curates information from free internet repositories and makes it available to visitors from all around the world. Because all content is added haphazardly, Afdah is not responsible for its accuracy, consistency, copyright, legitimacy, or conventionality. If you're tired of all the intrusive pop-ups, Afdah is a great alternative to other platforms.
The internet not only provides access to new and recent movies and TV shows, but also to older ones. All you have to do is search for your favorite material and enjoy it uninterrupted. You have access to all of the platform's services for free. You don't even have to spend a dime on your end.
It has several sorting options, such as year, genre, and country. It makes navigation a breeze. This site will meet all of your entertainment needs if you are looking for a peaceful alternative to SockShare.
22. XMovies8
XMovies8 features a large selection of Hollywood and Bollywood movies and TV shows. Ad pop-ups will cause numerous disruptions every time you hit play or pause. However, you will be able to watch all accessible titles in HD resolution. There are many video links available for each title to provide you with options if one of the sources is unavailable. You do not need to create an account to watch free shows and movies. This is also a site like SockShare.
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23. YesMovies
While YesMovies provides movie/show streaming for a variety of titles, horror and thrillers are the most popular genres on the platform. You do not need to create an account to watch the videos, but you will need to do so if you want to interact with the website features. There is a What's Hot area that informs you of the most recent movies/episodes due to be posted on the website. All of the films are also in HD, which adds to the experience, especially if you enjoy horror films.
24. Popcornflix
PopcornFlix is a free entertainment website. SockShare alternative website provides a plethora of material alternatives that are available for free viewing. You can customize the video quality and caption language. The platform is really simple to use. On the site, you can see all of the most current movies.
Furthermore, there are predetermined categories to investigate. You may even use the search box to find and watch your favorite stuff. This platform has it all, whether you want to revisit classic movies or discover new ones. In terms of genre, whether you want to watch Indian, American, kid's shows, TV shows, or films, you'll have various possibilities with the click of a mouse.
25. Noxx
To visit the site, you must first pass a CAPTCHA, after which you will be met by a clean website with mild adverts to support its free services. The Sock Share alternative site includes a large selection of movie and television show titles. Because both TV shows and movies are featured under the Movies category, the titles are not organized.
Despite this, the video quality is excellent. There is no need to register in order to watch movies and TV shows on this platform.
26. MoviesJoy
You can watch TV shows and movies from MoviesJoy without registering. You may also download an Android app to watch your favorite shows directly from your phone. Among the titles are animated cartoons and Korean novels.
27. PutLocker
Putlocker is a popular media entertainment website that mostly focuses on streaming movies and TV shows. There is no requirement for membership on the site.
It provides the highest video quality with the fewest advertisements. As a result, you will be able to watch your preferred entertainment without interruptions. Its appeal stems from its simple user interface and abundance of HD movies and TV shows. You can easily navigate through the categories and even search for your favorite movie or TV show.
You can access the website from any device. It is highly dynamic and works well on laptops, desktop computers, cellphones, and tablets. It is the best Sock Share alternative site.
28. Online Free Films
The user interface is basic and easy to use. It has a white background, no unique features, and only the main menu, alphabetical and time-based categorization of show titles. To watch shows, you do not need an account. The library is brimming with historic and contemporary film and television show titles. While watching a show, there is little to no ad interruption. This is also a site like Sock Share.
29. AZ Movies
If you want to watch your favorite movie in HD quality with as few interruptions as possible, AZ movies is an appealing Sock Share alternative. You may watch Bollywood, Hollywood, and entertainment from all over the world. Some films are dubbed, while others feature captions in multiple languages.
AZ movies has a massive library that highlights both new and old shows. It does not require a membership and does not charge a fee to watch or download stuff. You can quickly find any title and navigate the interface with little effort. You can access and enjoy your favorite stuff with just a few clicks.
30. SeeHD
The film and television titles are arranged alphabetically and by category. This website has no unique tabs or features. See HD's UI is simpler than the rest of our Sock Share options, allowing for easier navigating. The movies/episodes can be seen in high definition, as the name implies. The video player has a feature that allows you to adjust the video quality. This website contains extremely few advertisements, which is ideal for uninterrupted movie viewing.
31. 5Movies
The best Sock Share alternative website is inundated in advertisements, yet it offers a wide range of titles for both movies and TV shows. There is no need to register. The names of TV shows and movies are grouped alphabetically and by genre.
32. LosMovies
In comparison to most free-streaming platforms, this Sock Share alternative site has a low number of advertisements. There is a link where you may browse through various actors and actresses who have appeared in the platform's titles. Aside from that, there is a separate area where you may search for subtitled movies and TV shows.
33. Viooz
If you want to watch your favorite movie in HD quality with as few interruptions as possible, Viooz is an appealing Sock Share alternative. You may watch Bollywood, Hollywood, and entertainment from all over the world. Some films are dubbed, while others feature captions in multiple languages.
Viooz has a massive library that highlights both new and old shows. It does not require a membership and does not charge a fee to watch or download stuff. You can quickly find any title and navigate the interface with little effort. You can access and enjoy your favorite stuff with just a few clicks.
34. SHUSH
To watch movies on this alternatives platform, you do not need to create an account. However, if you want to join in the forum, you should consider creating an account. To watch the videos, you must also download and install the S Hush plugin. The website only contains a small range of movie and television show titles. Ads are very prevalent on this platform.
SockShare provides one of the most extensive collections of movies, TV series, and legends in the form of links to third-party sites. Naturally, the site's closure has left its fans sad. The site was only recently closed, and individuals are already expressing their dissatisfaction with the decision.
However, the sites we've identified above are great news for moviegoers. You'll discover all genres and categories, as well as documentaries and independent movies. There are other films from all over the world. They also offer a show library. So there will be no more missing SockShare.
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Delhi High Court has clarified the placement of regulation on copyright infringement of a cinematograph movie with the aid of making numerous observations. The courtroom interpreted sections 13, 14(d), and a couple of(d) of the Copyright Act to preserve that the copyright safety is at par with that accorded to literary works, and its scope is wider than simply duplication.
The present petition was moved at the floor that the respondent has copied the petitioner's commercial, which quantities to a copyright violation as an advertisement constitutes a 'cinematograph paintings' under Section 2(f) of the Copyright Act, 1957.
Therefore, the courtroom had to rule upon the subsequent questions of regulation:
1.Whether in a suit for copyright infringement of a cinematograph movie, the infringing copy must be an exact reproduction made using a system of duplication or an extensive/fabric reproduction.
2.Whether the copyright infringement check as laid down in R.G. Anand v. M/s Deluxe Films and Ors. (1978) 4 SCC 118 about literary works is relevant to cinematograph movie
3. Whether the expression to duplicate the movie means simply making a bodily reproduction of the movie through a duplication system, or does it refer to every other painting that significantly, essentially, and materially resembles the authentic film.
The counsel for the petitioner argued that the defendant"s commercial contained fabric and broad similarities, which confirmed that the defendant"s cause became to duplicate the plaintiff"s commercial. He said that the coincidences regarded inside the two advertisements have been neither incidental nor based on mere danger. Further, he depended on the apex court docket's ruling in RG Anand, which held that an infringing reproduction wants no longer be a specific replica but a giant and fabric one. 'In a match for copyright infringement of a cinematograph film, the test is of an ordinary influence of a mean viewer and no longer a microscopic evaluation which underscores variations/divergences,' he contended. Article 14 is of the Berne Convention become also noted, which states that the owner of a copyright in a cinematographic work shall experience the same rights as the writer of authentic work.
Meanwhile, the defendant's recommend contended that upon a conjoint reading of Sections 2(m)(ii), 14(d)(i) and 51 of the Act, 1957, it changed into apparent that to set up copyright infringement in a cinematograph film, it became vital to reveal that the impugned paintings became a real replica of the plaintiff"s advertisement/cinematograph film. The expression 'to make a replica of the film' meant to make a physical replica of the film itself and no longer every other movie that merely resembled the original film.
In accomplishing its judgment, the court docket made the subsequent observations:
1. Copyright subsists in a cinematograph film as a piece impartial of underlying works that come together to represent it. Further, even though the copyright subsists inside the constituent elements, but the copyright vests one at a time and independently within the composite entire
2. A film is identified as being extra or more than the sum of its parts
3. Though the expression 'unique' is lacking in phase 13(1)(b), yet the requirement of originality or intellectual creation is brought in via sections 13(3)(a) and 2(d)
4. The expression 'to make a copy of the movie' in section 14(d)(i) does no longer imply to make a bodily copy of the film using a process of duplication. Further, because the scope of the protection of a movie is at par with different unique works, the check laid down in RG Anand might observe. Accordingly, the court will compare 'the substance, the foundation, the kernel' of the two films/commercials to consider whether one was 'by and massive a replica of the other.'
5. Bombay High Court judgment in Star India Pvt Ltd v. Leo Burnett (India) Pvt Ltd no longer handiest gives a confined and narrow interpretation to the rights of the copyright owner in a cinematograph film but is also not in consonance with the Berne Convention inasmuch because it does not shield a cinematograph work as a unique work
6. Where India is a celebration of an International Treaty, the statute might be given a purposive production in favor of the treaty. Consequently, the 1957 Act desires to be interpreted in consonance with the Berne Convention, which states that a cinematographic painting is to be treated as an original painting and the owner of the copyright in a cinematographic painting shall enjoy the identical rights as the writer of a unique work
Despite making the aforesaid observations, the courtroom went on to disclaim any meantime order to the plaintiff. It opined that, on making use of the check laid down in RG Anand, the two commercials are neither notably nor materially or basically similar.
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Section 118 contains a constitutional declaration in favour of inter-state official and judicial reciprocity, which the Federal Parliament and the States may assist to effectuate, but which they cannot prejudice or render nugatory; the Federal Parliament being enabled to carry it into execution by sec. 51—xxiv. and xxv., and the States in the exercise of their reserved powers. Subjects of the Queen, residents in one State, may have rights of property and personal privileges which they wish to assert in
other States where they do not reside. They may desire to take proceedings in the courts of another State, in order to assert their rights and privileges and to protect their interests. In such proceedings it may be necessary to prove the statutes, records, and judicial proceedings of their own State, or to give evidence of muniments of title existing in their own State. By the rules of international and inter-state comity, as well as at common law, there are certain recognized methods of proof and modes of enforcing such rights and privileges. These rules, however, may be altered or abolished by State legislation. It is conceivable that in times of antagonism and contention between States, laws might be passed in one State intended to defeat or delay the residents of another State in the prosecution of legal rights and remedies against residents in that State. This policy, once resorted to, would lead to reprisals and retaliations, resulting in infinite mischief and unwarrantable denial of right. The Constitution has interposed and converted the rule of comity into a rule of law, in order to promote uniformity of regulation in such inter-state proceedings as well as to prevent the possibility of resort to a narrow-minded unfraternal policy.
AMERICAN LEGISLATION.—In pursuance of power conferred on it by a similar section in the Constitution, the Congress of the United States, in 1790, passed a law which declared that the Acts of the legislatures of the several States should be authenticated by the seals of their respective States, and that the records and judicial proceedings of the courts of any State should be proved or admitted in any other court within the United States by the attestation of the clerk and the seal of the court annexed, together with a certificate of the judge that the said attestation was in due form; and that records so authenticated should have the same faith and credit given to them in every court within the United States as they had in the courts of that State. (U.S. Stat. at Large i. 122; Rev. Stat. 2nd ed. §§ 905–6; Hanley v. Donoghue, 116 U.S. 1; Cole v. Cunningham, 133 U.S. 107; cited Rorer, Inter-State Law, p. 154.)
By a subsequent Act of Congress, passed in 1804, similar provisions as to faith and credit were applied to all records and exemplications of office books kept in any public office of any State, not belonging to a court. (U.S. Stat. at Large ii. 298; Rev. Stat. 2nd ed. § 906; Rorer, Inter-State Law, p. 155.)
APPLICATION TO STATE COURTS.—"The foregoing constitutional and statutory provisions of the United States apply only to the courts of the States and Territories of the United States. They have no reference whatever to the courts, records, documents, or acts of the United States as evidence in the State courts, or to those of the State courts as evidence in the National courts; in these cases the ordinary certificate of the clerk and seal of the court, in such manner or form as renders them admissible in the courts of the same State, or in the Federal courts, as the case may be, renders these documents, records, and acts mutually admissible as between the State and Federal courts, when otherwise proper evidence. But notwithstanding those National provisions are not intended to apply to the United States courts, yet the records of those courts are admissible in other courts, though certified in accordance with said act of Congress. The fact that such authentication more than fulfils the requirement of the law as to admissibility will not be ground of exclusion." (Rorer on Inter-State Law, p. 156.)
FEDERAL COURTS AND STATE COURTS.—"The State and National courts, though emanations of different sovereignties, are in no wise foreign tribunals to each other, nor are the National courts of one circuit or district such in reference to those of other circuits or districts, but are domestic tribunals, whose seals are recognized as matter of course. But such courts, both National and State, are courts of different sovereignties, and the National Courts are only required to give judgments of State courts such authority as they are entitled to in the courts of the State wherein they are rendered." (Rorer on Inter-State Law, p. 156.)
PROOF OF STATUTES.—"The certificate and seal of State of the genuineness of statute laws need no other proof of their authenticity, or of the official character of the person certifying as Secretary of State, and if there be any interlineations they are presumed to have been made rightfully; and so it is settled that State laws need not be proved in the courts of the United States." (Rorer on Inter-State Law, p. 159.)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES.—"The full faith and credit to which the public acts, records, and proceedings are entitled in other States is the same faith and credit to which they
are entitled in the State whose acts, records, and judicial proceedings they are. (Armstrong v. Carson, 2 Dall. 302.) When, therefore, suit is brought in one State upon a judgment rendered by a court of another State, and it appears that by the law of the last-mentioned State it is conclusive upon the defendant, it must be held equally conclusive in the court in which suit upon it is brought. (Mills v. Duryee, 7 Cranch 481.) Whatever pleas would be good to it in the State where it was pronounced, and none others, might be pleaded to it in any other court within the United States. (Hampton v. McConnell, 3 Wheat. 234; Green v. Van Buskirk, 7 Wall. 139.) Judgments in one State when proved in another differ from judgments of another country in this alone, that they are not impeachable for fraud nor open to question upon the merits. (Hanley v. Donoghue, 116 U.S. 1.) But the judgment can have no greater or other force abroad than at home, and therefore it is always competent to show that it is invalid for want of jurisdiction in the court rendering it. (Harris v. Hardeman, 14 How. 334.) To preclude inquiry into it in another State, the judgment must not only be rendered by a court having jurisdiction of the subject-matter and the parties, but, if the defendant does not appear at the trial, it must be responsive to the pleadings. (Reynolds v. Stockton, 140 U.S. 254.) So anything that goes in release or discharge of the judgment may be shown. (McElmoyle v. Cohen, 13 Pet. 312; D'Arcy v. Ketchum, 11 How. 165.) And the Statute of Limitations of the State where the suit is brought will be available, if the case comes within it. But it is not competent for any State to pass an act of limitations which would, in effect, nullify judgments rendered in other States, and allow no remedy upon them whatever. Reasonable opportunity to enforce a demand must always be afforded." (Cooley's Principles of Const. Law, p. 203.)
"Constructive service of process by publication or attachment of property is sufficient to enable the courts of a State to subject property within it to their jurisdiction in such cases as the statutes of the States may provide therefor; but such a service cannot be the foundation of a personal judgment. Process from the tribunals of one State cannot run into another State and summon parties there domiciled to leave its territory and respond to proceedings against them. Publication of process or notice within the State where the tribunal sits cannot create any greater obligation upon the non-resident to appear. Process sent to him out of the State, and process published within it, are equally unavailable in proceedings to establish his personal liability. But in respect to the res, a judgment in rem, rendered with competent jurisdiction, is conclusive everywhere." (Id. pp. 204–5.)
"The Act of Congress declaring the effect to be given in any court within the United States to the records and judicial proceedings of the several States does not require that they shall have any greater force and efficacy in other courts than in the courts of the States from which they are taken, but only such faith and credit as by law or usage they have there. (Robertson v. Pickrell, 109 U.S. 608.)" (Rorer on Inter-State Law, p. 155.)
"This section of the Constitution does not prevent an inquiry into the jurisdiction of the court in which a judgment is rendered, to pronounce the judgment, nor into the right of the State to exercise authority over the parties or the subject-matter, nor whether the judgment is founded in and impeachable for a manifest fraud. The Constitution did not mean to confer any new power on the States, but simply to regulate the effect of their acknowledged jurisdiction over persons and things within their territory. It did not make the judgments of the States domestic judgments to all intents and purposes, but only gave a general validity, faith and credit to them as evidence. No execution can be issued upon such judgments without a new suit in the tribunals of other States, and they enjoy not the right of priority or privilege or lien which they have in the State where they are pronounced, but that only which the 'lex fori' gives to them by its own laws, in their character of foreign judgments. (McElmoyle v. Cohen, 13 Pet. 312; D'Arcy v. Ketchum, 11 How. 165; Thompson v. Whitman, 18 Wall. 457; Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714; Wisconsin v. Pelican Ins. Co., 127 U.S. 265; Christmas v. Russell, 5 Wall. 290; Story, Constitution, § 1303 et seq., and Story, Conflict of Law, § 609.) And other judicial proceedings can rest on no higher ground. (Cole v. Cunningham, 133 U.S. 107, 112.)" (Id. p. 152.)
The constitutional provision does not prevent enquiry into the jurisdiction of the court in which the judgment was rendered over subject matter and parties, or into the facts necessary to give such jurisdiction. (Thormann v. Frame, 176 U.S. 350.)
FEDERAL POWER.—The cases cited merely illustrate the law of the United States, as determined by the Constitution and by Federal legislation thereunder. It must be remembered that the Parliament of the Commonwealth has large powers of legislation under sec. 51—xxiv. and xxv. It can pass laws providing for the service and execution throughout the Commonwealth of the civil and criminal process and the judgments of
the courts of the States. By the exercise of that power the Federal Parliament may revolutionize the principles of service of process, referred to in the extract from Cooley (supra). The Federal Parliament can likewise pass laws providing for the recognition, throughout the Commonwealth, of the laws, the public acts and records, and the judicial proceedings of the States. (As to legislation which may be passed in the exercise of these powers, see Notes on sec. 51—xxiv. and xxv.)
Protection of States from invasion and violence.
119. The Commonwealth shall protect every State against invasion466 and, on the application of the Executive Government of the State, against domestic violence467.
UNITED STATES.—The United States … shall protect [every State] against invasion; and, on application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence.—Art. IV., sec. 4.
HISTORICAL NOTE.—In the Commonwealth Bill of 1891, and in the Adelaide draft of 1897, this clause appeared verbatim. At the Melbourne session, Mr. Gordon moved to substitute "attack" for "invasion," to make it clear that a naval attack was included. This was negatived. (Conv. Deb., Melb., pp. 691–2.)


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India Data Centre Capacity To Rise Over 4 Times By FY26: Honeywell
The Nasdaq-listed company, which is a global leader in connected buildings, said India's data centre capacity is forecast to rise 4.5X by FY25-26.
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Tech major Honeywell on Tuesday said its solutions for data centres are helping drive profitability for customers through reduced maintenance cost, optimised uptime and enhanced security.
About 30 per cent of capex cost is power-linked costs.
'In India, we have about 600 megawatt capacity, capacity of data centre is measured in megawatts and today, capital for roughly about 1,000 megawatt capacity is committed...another about 1350 megawatt of capacity is in final stages of finalisation, the two together what we see is about 4x growth of the data centre capacity in the next four or five years,' Ashish Modi, President at Honeywell Building Technologies Asia, told reporters.
Honeywell's data centre solutions have a presence in over 62 countries and its platform for data centre is used in about 5,000 data centres across the globe, he added.
'A big part of our technology play is around how we can save energy, bring efficiency to data centre operations... Our solutions can help optimise uptime towards 100 per cent...reduce maintenance cost by 4-10 per cent through an outcome versus activity-based approach, helping increase return on investment and uptime for data centre players in country,' he said.
He added that its solutions also dynamically optimise operating parameters to reduce energy costs. Honeywell also offers solutions that can integrate complex data centre operations into one platform to deliver users with the information they need to create a safer, more secure and resilient infrastructure.
In 2020, Honeywell also announced its partnership with Vertiv, a leader in power and thermal solutions for data centres, to expand offerings beyond its existing portfolio in safety, security, and building management systems.
As India's data centre industry grows, Honeywell's connected and integrated technology solutions can help meet the larger sustainability goals, Modi said. Many of Honeywell's connected data centre solutions are being developed in India, he noted.
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I saw in a pic along time ago of a Gull Winged cruiser that was a handicapped vehicle with the rear doors that Gull Winged and I was curious if it possible to get one as an install kit or are they made as ordered? That and I just wanted to know how cool you all thought it might be to have one that way with a the front doors Lambo style. Or would that be too much overkill?
You can have them made, here's a link. Maybe they have a kit.[:I] It wold hinder your ability to park anywhere where there's other cars around.
like crewzin said your would need larger parking spots thats for sure and also hope people dont park to close or you will be climbing in the tail gate !!
The Cruisers you're talking about usually have only one rear door that is a gullwing. Most of the interior is gutted so that someone can rool their wheel chair in the door and up to the driver's or passenger's position. I haven't seen any that aren't for handicapped due to the reasons stated by others.
There are two people out this way (SoCal) that have them, naturally they're good friends with eachother. It takes about a month of time and roughly 18,000 dollars to do this...not exactly chunk change for most of us. One's an electric blue 03 GT and the other is a DC3. There's a lot of work involved in it...they have to raise up the rear suspension because the floorboard has to be dropped 6 inches down, they chop up the rocker panel, do away with the center console, the ebrake is mounted behind the drivers seat (yes, you heard that correctly lol) and all sorts of neat stuff. For what it's worth...I'd go with lambos in the front and suicides in the back...it'd be about one tenth of the cost as well!
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Architectural remains during an excavation in Chiliomodi, south of Corinth, confirm the existence of ancient Tenea which up to now was known only from references in written sources, the Ministry of Culture said.
Two areas were excavated from September 1 to October 10 in the extensive site at Chiliomodi, a cemetery and the residential area further north. Both yielded extensive findings including skeletons from seven burials.
At the cemetery, four Roman-era tombs were found north of the funerary monument, and another three dating to the Hellenistic era were dug at a lower level; one of the latter appeared to have been reused at Roman times. Of all skeletons recovered, two belonged to adult males, five to adult females and two to children. One of the graves contained the remains of a woman and a child, the Ministry said.
All tombs were richly adorned with vessels, coins and gold, bronze and bone jewellery. Found with them was a ring with a seal depicting the Egyptian god Serapis on a throne and Cerberus, the Greek three-headed dog guarding Hades.
The Ministry said that the cemetery was so far found to contain 35 graves, several with multiple burials. "The burial findings confirm the city's prosperity through time," it noted.
The residential area contained buildings with clay floors, sections of marble and stone floors and walls finished with a slip. Also found inside these buildings was a large storage vessel found in situ and a ceramic vessel containing the remains of two fetuses, buried at the wall foundations.
Over 200 coins found at the residential area also dated to the early Hellenistic and late Roman eras – a time during which the buildings underwent several changes and adjustments – with several minted during the reign of Roman emperor Septimius Severus (reign: 193-211 AD) and rare coinage from Peloponnesian cities.
In its announcement, the Ministry named the donors and the importance of briefing the local community, which generously allowed surveys on their fields. The lead excavator is Elena Korka, director general emerita of the General Secretariat of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage at the Ministry.


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Q: Save float * images in C++ I wanted to understand how I can save an image of type float:
float * image;

Allocated in this way:
int size = width * height;
image = (float *)malloc(size * sizeof(float));

I tried using the CImg library, but does not accept float directly. Infact, i only use it  to capture image to float, because I need only float images.
CImg<float> image("image.jpg");
int width = image.width();
int height = image.height();
int size = width*height
float * image = image.data();

How do I save this picture to float from .jpg or .bmp readable. I thought to open a write buffer but not save me anything and I can not read from a file!

A: well, what you need is first of all to realize what you are tying to do.
you are creating a pointer to float array
image=(float *)malloc(size* sizeof(float));

and then you're doing
float * image =image.data();

which is double use of image that will cause a compiler error and a bad thing to do also if you could.
now you should read on CImg here and see that Data() returns a pointer to the first pixel of the image.
now that we established all of that let's go to the solution:
if you want to save the float array to a file use this example
#include <fstream.h>

void saveArray(float* array, int length);

int main()
{
    float image[] = { 15.25, 15.2516, 84.168, 84356};
    saveArray(floatArray, sizeof(image)/ sizeof(image[0]));

    return 0;
}

void saveArray(float* array, int length)
{
    ofstream output("output.txt");

    for(int i=0;i<length;i++)
    {
        output<<array[i]<<endl;
    }
}

A: Since the JPEG image format only supports 8 bit color components (actually the standard allows for 12 bit, but I have nver seen an implementation of that), you cannot do this with JPEG.
You may be able to do this with a .bmp file. See my answer to a question with a possible way to do this with the OpenCV library. With some other library it may be easy with .bmp files because OpenCV assumes 8 bit color channels even though, as fas I know, the .bmp format doesn't dictate that.
Do you need compression? If not just write a binary file, or store the file in yml format, etc.
If you need compression OpenEXR would be option to consider. Probably Image Magick would be the best implementation for you as it integrates well with CImg. Since CImg doesn't natively support .jpg, I suspect that you may already have Image Magick.

A: Well I can see from your code that you are using only 32bit float grayscale (no R,G,B just I)
so this are my suggestions:

*

*Radiance RGBE (.hdr)
use 3x8bit mantisa for R,G,B and 1x8bit exponent which gives you only 16bit precision.
But if you use also R,G,B than for simulation purposes this format is not siutable for you. (you loose to much precision because of that the exponent is the same for all channels)

*any HDR format is not native so you need to install viewers and must code read/write functions for your source code or use of libs

*non HDR formats (bmp,jpg,tga,png,pcx...)
If you use grayscale only than this is the best solution for you. These formats are usualy 8bit per channel so you can use 24-32bits together for your single intensity. Also you can view/edit these images natively on most OS. there are 2 ways to do  this.

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*for 32bit images you can simply copy float to color  =((DWORD*)(&col))[0]; where col is your float pixel. This is simplest without precision loss but if you view your image it will be not pretty :) because floats are stored in different way than integer types.

*use of color palette. Create color scale palette from min to max possible value of your pixel colors (more colors it has more precision is saved). then bound whole image to this values. after this convert float value to index in your palette and store it (for save) and reverse get float from index in palette from color (for load) in this way the picture will be viewable similar to thermal images ... the conversion from float value to index/RGB color can be done linearly (loose lots of precision) or nonlinearly (by exp,log functions or any nonlinear you want) In best case if you use 24bit pixels and have scale palette from all 2^24 colors and you use nonlinear conversion than you loose only 25% of precision (if you really use whole dynamic range of float, if not than the loss is smaller even down to zero)
tips for scale:

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*look at the light spectrum colors its a good color scale for start (there are many simple source codes that create this with some fors just google), you can also use any color gradient patterns.

*nonlinear function should be changing less on float range where you need to keep precision (range where most of your pixels can be) and changing much where precision is not important (+/- NaN).  I usualy use exp,ln or tan, but you must scale them to range of your color scale palette.

A: The BMP file format is pretty simple:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMP_file_format
Read the header to determine height, width, bpp, and data start index. And then just start filling in your float array by casting the pixel channel values to float (starting from the index specified in header), going across the width. When you reach module the specified width, go to next row in array.
JPG decoding is more complex. I would advise against rying to do it yourself.

A: If you want to save float values, you need to use a format that supports them - which is not JPEG and not BMP. The most likely options are:

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*TIFF - which requires a library to write

*FITS - which is mainly used for Astronomy data, and is not too hard to write

*PFM (Portable Float Format) which is a least common denominator format, in the same vein as NetPBM format and which is described here.
The good news is that CImg supports PFM out-of-the-box with no additional libraries required. So the answer to your question is very simple:
#include "CImg.h"
using namespace cimg_library;
int main() {
   CImg<float> image("image.png");
   image.normalize(0.0,1.0);
   image.save_pfm("result.pfm");
}

If you want to view your image later, ImageMagick understands all the above formats and can convert any of them to anything else:
convert result.pfm image.jpg       # convert PFM to JPG
convert result.pfm image.png       # convert PFM to PNG
convert result.tif image.bmp       # convert TIF to BMP

Keywords: CImg, C++, C, float, floating point, image, image processing, save as float, real, save as real, 32-bit, PFM, Portable Float Map

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By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Xiomara Castro of the Freedom and Refounding (Libre) Party declared herself the winner on Sunday evening after the National Elections Council (CNE) announced the first results.
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With athletes going head-to-head on an international stage, it's easy to get caught up in the competitive nature of the Olympic Games and medal counts, losing sight of what really matters.
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While most examples of sportsmanship aren't a matter of life or death, there is at least one exception to that rule.
Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux helped define the word sportsmanship when he abandoned his race mid-competition to help Singaporeans Joseph Chan and Shaw Her Siew, whose 470 class boat had capsized under 35-knot winds, leaving the pair in danger of being carried out to sea. Lemieux, who was on course to finish second in that day's Finn class race, threw away his medal chances to help them out. He battled through harsh currents and forceful winds to ensure Chan and Siew's safety.
In many sports, the equipment is as vital to success as the training the athlete undertaken. But when that equipment fails, an athlete can only hope to have the help that these received.
Justin Wadsworth was the head coach of Canada's cross-country ski team during Sochi 2014. While watching the men's sprint semifinals, Wadsworth saw Russian Anton Gafarov fall multiple times on a broken ski. The Canadian coach was on the sidelines with a spare ski for Alex Harvey, who had disappointingly not advanced. Seeing the Russian struggle to continue, he immediately ran onto the course and knelt down to replace the broken ski. Without this act of kindness, Garafov likely wouldn't have made it to the finish line with the dignity that he did.
Wadsworth certainly wasn't the first coach to display great sportsmanship towards his opponent. Flashback to Turin 2006, where Norwegian coach Bjørnar Håkensmoen's Olympic spirit allowed Canadian Sara Renner to claim a silver medal in cross-country skiing team sprint with Beckie Scott. After an opponent stepped on Renner's ski pole and broke it, Håkensmoen quickly handed her a new one. It may have been a bit too long for her, but it allowed Renner to finish her leg of the race. The Canadian duo won silver, while Norway's cross-country team just missed the podium in fourth place, meaning that Håkensmoen's sportsmanship may have cost his own team a medal.
Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti was the first recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin medal for sportsmanship and rightfully so. During the 1964 Olympic Winter Games, he helped not one, but two opposing teams in need. His first act of sportsmanship came in the two-man event when British bobsledders Tony Nash and Robin Dixon suffered a broken axel bolt in their first run. Monti, the most dominant pilot of the era, selflessly lent them one of his spare bolts. The Brits ended up winning the gold medal, while Monti and his partner came in third. If that wasn't enough, during the four-man event that followed, the Canadian team piloted by Vic Emery suffered damage to their rear axel. Monti offered up his own crew of mechanics to fix it for them. In a similar fate, Canada went on to win gold while the Italian team took home another bronze.
Sometimes, it's the body that fails an athlete at the most inopportune time. But if they're lucky, a helping hand is there to get them to the finish.
One of Rio's most memorable moments didn't come from an outstanding medal performance, but from American Abbey D'Agostino and New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin in the women's 5000m heats. The competitors were four and a half laps from the finish when Hamblin tripped and fell to the ground, causing D'Agostino to stumble over her and onto the racetrack as well. Instead of sprinting off after she got up, D'Agostino went over and lent Hamblin a hand, encouraging her to get up and finish. The pair headed down the track until D'Agostino fell for a second time, due to an injury sustained in the mix-up. Hamblin returned the favour – giving away any chance she had at advancing to the final – to help D'Agostino get back on her feet. After finishing, they embraced in a hug. The unlikely duo proved the importance of sportsmanship and received the International Fair Play Committee Award for their actions.
British sprinter Derek Redmond and his father Jim showed the world at the 1992 Summer Games that finishing something is more important than the end result. In the men's 400m semifinal, Redmond was heavily favoured to win gold – that is until he tore his hamstring during the race, fell to the ground and lost any chance of reaching the podium. But, instead of heading out of the race on a stretcher without finishing, he picked himself up and began limping down the track in obvious pain, Redmond's father Jim left the sidelines and ran onto the track to lend himself as a crutch to his son. Together, the pair crossed the finish line with a crowd of people cheering them on.
Or perhaps that helping hand comes in the form of great advice.
American Jesse Owens' incredible four gold medal performance at Berlin 1936 might not have happened without the wise words of German rival Luz Long in men's long jump. Owen's first two attempts at qualifying for the final resulted in fouls, leaving his dreams of reaching the podium hanging by a thread. Before his third jump, Long approached him and suggested laying a towel in front of the takeoff board and jumping from a few inches back to avoid fouling out. Owens took the advice and succeeded, eventually going on to win gold, while Long stood behind him in second place. In an era defined by political and cultural tensions, Long took a huge risk in offering Owens a few pointers, but reminds us that doing the right thing should always be our number one priority.
It's also important to remember the saying that there's no "I" in "team".
At Sochi 2014, speed skater Gilmore Junio made the surprising decision to withdraw from the 1000m to give his spot to fellow Canadian Denny Morrison. Why did he do it? Because Junio thought Morrison offered a better chance of earning a medal for Canada. During the national trials, Morrison had been just 50m away from qualifying for the 1000m, but clipped a skate and fell. He was given another shot, but just didn't have the same energy. The 1000m was a specialty of two-time world champion Morrison while Junio was better at the shorter 500m. For the good of the country, Junio recognized this and selflessly put his entire nation ahead of himself when he gave away his spot. This action was something that paid off as Morrison went on to win silver.
Sometimes, sportsmanship isn't about what you do – it can be about what you don't do.
Canadian race walker Evan Dunfee didn't make a fuss after a back and forth fight for bronze with Japan's Hirooki Arai. Arai and Dunfee were neck-and-neck in the 50km race walk when Arai bumped into Dunfee causing him to wobble and lose his rhythm. That allowed Arai to move ahead into third place. After an appeal and review, Arai was disqualified, moving Dunfee into bronze medal position. But a counter-appeal by the Japanese returned Arai to third place. It was then left to Dunfee as to whether or not he wanted to further appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ultimately, he decided not to, Instead, holding his head up high and accepting the fourth place spot like a champ, proud of the effort he had made.
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Japanese pole vaulters Shuhei Nishida and Sueo Oe took the scoring charts into their own hands when they made the unprecedented decision to cut their 1936 Olympic medals in half and solder them together to make a mixed medal of bronze and silver. But why? The pair had been in a three-way jump-off for second and third with American Bill Sefton. But after Sefton was eliminated, the jump-off ended, reportedly because Japanese officials stepped in and chose to give Nishida the silver and Oe the bronze. Among the possible reasons, Nishida was older and had cleared 4.25m on his first jump while Oe had missed that height on his first attempt. But that reasoning apparently wasn't good enough for the two competitors. When they returned to Japan, they cut the medals in half to create the Medal of Eternal Friendship.


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