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Die 59-jährige Unternehmerin Charlotte Böhringer wurde am 15. Mai 2006 im sogenannten Parkhausmordfall in ihrer Wohnung erschlagen. Einen Tag später fand man sie dort tot auf. Am 12. August 2008 sprach das Landgericht München I ihren Neffen Benedikt T. in einem Indizienprozess  der Tat schuldig und verurteilte ihn unter Feststellung der besonderen Schwere der Schuld zu einer lebenslangen Freiheitsstrafe wegen Mordes. Diese Entscheidung ist bis heute umstritten.

Tathergang, Ermittlungen und möglicher Hintergrund
Charlotte Böhringer besaß Immobilien im Wert von mehreren Millionen Euro sowie ein Parkhaus. Als Erben für dieses Vermögen hatte sie ihre beiden Neffen Mate und Benedikt T. eingesetzt. Letzterer sollte nach ihrem Willen auch die Leitung des Parkhauses übernehmen, vorher aber sein Jurastudium erfolgreich abschließen. Dieses hatte er jedoch de facto abgebrochen, seine Tante aber nicht darüber informiert.

Die Penthousewohnung, in der Böhringer wohnte, befand sich über ihrem Parkhaus. Am Tag der Tat wollte sie diese Wohnung verlassen und zu einem wöchentlichen Stammtisch gehen. Man geht davon aus, dass der Täter das wusste. Er fing Böhringer an der Tür ab und drängte sie mit Schlägen auf den Kopf in den Flur der Wohnung zurück. Dort tötete er sie mit mindestens 24 Schlägen auf den Kopf. Das bis heute nicht gefundene Tatwerkzeug war laut Obduktion ein schwerer Gegenstand. Denkbar sei ein Hammer mit kleiner Kante oder ein Kombiwerkzeug. In diese Richtung deuten auch schwarze Lackspuren, die sich am Schädel des Opfers fanden. Todesursache war eine zentrale Lähmung bei schwerer Schädel-Hirn-Verletzung in Verbindung mit massivem Blutverlust nach außen. Der zuständige Gerichtsmediziner ging davon aus, dass Böhringer zwischen 18:15 Uhr und 19 Uhr erschlagen wurde. Einen Zeitpunkt nach 19 Uhr konnte er aber nicht sicher ausschließen, da der 90-Prozent-Streubereich aus dem Obduktionsergebnis zwischen 15 Uhr und 23 Uhr liegt.

Nach Überzeugung der Ermittler kam als Täter ausschließlich Charlotte Böhringers Neffe Benedikt T. in Betracht. Er habe seine Tante ermordet, um eine Enterbung wegen des Abbruchs des Studiums zu verhindern. T. hingegen bestreitet die Tat bis heute. Er gab an, am Tattag mit einer Erkältung allein zu Hause gewesen zu sein, womit ihm ein Alibi fehlte. Die Verteidigung beantragte eine nachträgliche 3D-Rekonstruktion des Tatorts und erhoffte sich Aufschlüsse darüber, ob der Täter Rechts- oder Linkshänder war. Nach den Indizien ist davon auszugehen, dass die Tat mit der rechten Hand begangen wurde. Benedikt T. ist aber Linkshänder. Laut dem Gutachten eines Neurologen könnte aber auch ein Linkshänder mit dem Hammer in der rechten Hand tödlich zuschlagen.

DNA-Spuren am Umschlag des Testaments sowie am Blazer des Opfers konnten T. zugeordnet werden, allerdings war eine Bestimmung ihres Alters nicht möglich. Die Verteidigung legte Beweise vor, wonach T.s DNA-Spuren auch an anderen Kleidungsstücken des Opfers zu finden waren, da er regelmäßig Umgang mit seiner Tante hatte. Deshalb seien die Spuren kein Beweis für seine Täterschaft. Die Spuren auf dem Briefumschlag könnte er auch hinterlassen haben, bevor das Testament dort hineingelegt wurde. Im Geldbeutel T.s fand man zwei 500-Euro-Scheine, die eindeutig DNA-Material von Böhringer sowie Blutanhaftungen aufwiesen. Nach dem Gutachten einer Rechtsmedizinerin war aber nicht feststellbar, um wessen Blut es sich handelte. Böhringer ließ sich täglich bestimmte Zeitungen in einer Tüte an die Wohnungstür hängen, um sie später hereinzuholen und zu lesen. Drei dieser Zeitungen vom Tag des Mordes, zwei davon als stadtteilspezifische Ausgaben, fand die Polizei in der Wohnung von T.

Am 2. Mai 2007 konnte man in der Wohnung von Charlotte Böhringer DNA-Spuren sichern, die mit Spuren im Fall Ursula Herrmann identisch sind. Wie dieses Material dorthin kam, ist bis heute nicht geklärt. Diese möglicherweise entlastende Spur wurde vom Gericht nicht zugelassen und durch Verunreinigungen im Labor erklärt.

Juristische Aufarbeitung

Urteil des Landgerichts München I
Am 2. Mai 2007 begann die ursprünglich auf 13 Tage angesetzte Hauptverhandlung unter dem Vorsitz von Richter Manfred Götzl. Nach über 15 Monaten und insgesamt 93 Verhandlungstagen endete sie am 12. August 2008 mit der Verurteilung des Angeklagten Benedikt T. zu einer lebenslangen Freiheitsstrafe wegen Mordes. Damit verbunden war die Feststellung der besonderen Schwere der Schuld, was eine vorzeitige Entlassung auf Bewährung nach 15 Jahren ausschließt. Nach jetzigem Stand bleibt Benedikt T. mindestens bis zum Jahr 2028 in Haft.

Bargeld und Zeitungen aus dem Besitz des Opfers, DNA-Spuren, Gelegenheit, Motiv, Nachtatverhalten und fehlendes Alibi bildeten für das Gericht eine für die Verurteilung ausreichende Indizienkette. Dieses erwähnt in seinem Urteil auch Diebstähle des Verurteilten vom Februar 2006 zum Nachteil des späteren Mordopfers. Sie beziffern sich auf über 3500 Euro. Benedikt T. hatte dazu angegeben, im Auftrag seiner Tante gehandelt zu haben. Nach seiner Darstellung wollte sie einem Mitarbeiter kündigen und dies mit einer fingierten  Unterschlagung begründen.

Als Motiv für den Mord nahm das Gericht Habgier an. Der Verurteilte habe gefürchtet, dass die Tante das Scheitern seines Jura-Studiums bemerken und ihn deshalb enterben könnte. Ihr hatte er suggeriert, das Erste Staatsexamen bestanden zu haben, obwohl er nicht zur Prüfung angetreten war. Im Herbst hätte er das Zweite Staatsexamen ablegen müssen. Spätestens zu diesem Zeitpunkt drohte ein Streit. Charlotte Böhringer hatte Benedikt T. nämlich nur unter der Bedingung als Erben eingesetzt, dass er die Ausbildung zum Juristen erfolgreich abschließt. Hinsichtlich der Plausibilität des Tathergangs stellte das Landgericht München I in seinem Urteil dar, dass T. das Tatwerkzeug, obwohl Linkshänder, in die rechte Hand nahm, da sich die Wohnungstür nach links öffnet. Dadurch habe er ein Zudrücken der Tür mit der linken Hand verhindern und gleichzeitig zuschlagen können, ohne durch das Türblatt behindert zu sein.

Gescheiterte Revision
Eine gegen das Urteil des Landgerichts München I vom 12. August 2008 (Az. 1 Ks 128 Js 10979/06) eingelegte Revision wurde vom Bundesgerichtshof verworfen.

Daraufhin erstattete Benedikt T.s Anwalt Ermin Brießmann, langjähriger Vorsitzender Richter am Bayerischen Obersten Landesgericht, Strafanzeige gegen die Richter des 1. Strafsenats am Bundesgerichtshof und den zuständigen Bundesanwalt wegen Rechtsbeugung und Freiheitsberaubung seines Mandanten.

Fingierter Erbrechtsstreit
Das Strafgericht hatte Benedikt T.s Erbteil – 50 Prozent vom Nachlass der Charlotte Böhringer – im Urteil vom 12. August 2008 für "verfallen" erklärt, womit diese Hälfte des Vermögens dem Staat zugefallen wäre. Sein Bruder Mate jedoch verklagte ihn im April 2011 in einem Zivilprozess vor dem Landgericht München I wegen Erbunwürdigkeit. Das geschah allerdings nicht in der Absicht, Benedikt zu schaden oder seine Schuld an der Tat festzustellen. Er wollte vielmehr den Einzug des Erbteils verhindern und gleichzeitig eine neue Beweisaufnahme hinsichtlich des Mordes erreichen. Die Brüder und ihre Familie hofften, dass dabei neue Indizien an dem Tag kämen, die Grundlage für ein Wiederaufnahmeverfahren und letztlich einen Freispruch sein könnten.

Nachdem die Zivilrichter viele Zeugen aus dem Mordprozess noch einmal angehört hatten, beurteilten sie die Beweiswürdigung der Strafkammer als problematisch und hielten deren Urteil für nicht hinreichend begründet. Um trotzdem für erbunwürdig erklärt zu werden, verteidigte sich Benedikt T. nicht länger gegen die Klage seines Bruders. Gegen ihn erging ein Versäumnisurteil, in dem seine Erbunwürdigkeit festgestellt wurde. Dadurch fiel das gesamte Erbe an Mate, der Verfall von Benedikts Anteil war abgewendet.

Bemühungen um ein neues Verfahren
Eine Gruppe von Unterstützern, die sich "Bürgerinitiative ProBence" (nach dem Spitznamen von Benedikt T.) nennt, setzt sich für die Wiederaufnahme des Strafverfahrens ein. Einen am 1. Oktober 2012 tatsächlich gestellten Wiederaufnahmeantrag wies das Landgericht Augsburg am 5. Dezember 2014 ab. Das Oberlandesgericht München bestätigte am 24. Juli 2015 diese Entscheidung. Die Familie von Benedikt T. hatte zuvor 250.000 Euro Belohnung für neue Hinweise ausgelobt, die zur rechtskräftigen Verurteilung einer anderen Person führen. Gegen die Entscheidung des Oberlandesgerichts legte T. Verfassungsbeschwerde ein, die am 18. April 2016 zurückgewiesen wurde.

Am 1. Februar 2019 beantragte der Verurteilte nochmals ein Wiederaufnahmeverfahren beim Landgericht München I. Im Mai 2020 wies das Landgericht Augsburg auch diesen Antrag zurück. Die beim Oberlandesgericht München eingelegte sofortige Beschwerde wurde am 21. Juli 2021 ebenfalls abgewiesen. Ein erneuter Antrag auf Wiederaufnahme ist aber möglich.

Rezeption und Kritik am Urteil
Der sogenannte Parkhausmord fand von Anfang an große Aufmerksamkeit in den Medien und wurde Gegenstand einer intensiven Litigation-PR.

Die Täterschaft von Benedikt T. wurde immer wieder angezweifelt. Eine Theorie besagt, Charlotte Böhringer hätte in ihrer Wohnung sehr viel Bargeld (bis zu einer Million Euro) aufbewahrt und sei Opfer eines Raubmordes geworden. Dass ihr Neffe in Verdacht geraten würde, hätten die Täter erwartet und gewollt. Der Kriminalist und Profiler Axel Petermann kritisiert die Ermittlungsarbeit der Kriminalpolizei in diesem Fall. Diese habe den Todeszeitpunkt falsch ausgerechnet und Blutspritzer fehlgedeutet. Böhringer sei nicht in der Wohnungstür, sondern weiter drinnen erschlagen worden. Inzwischen gibt es auch Zweifel, ob sich die an der Jacke des Opfers gefundenen DNA-Spuren eindeutig Benedikt T. zuordnen lassen. Nach Auffassung des Gerichtsmediziners Peter Schneider können sie auch von nahen Verwandten (etwa seiner Mutter oder seinem Bruder) stammen und müssen keinen Bezug zur Tat haben. Andere hingegen halten das Urteil für korrekt. Sie werfen den Kritikern vor, diesen Fall einseitig zu betrachten und voreilige Schlüsse zu ziehen.

Literatur
 Thomas Darnstädt: Der Richter und sein Opfer. Wenn die Justiz sich irrt. Piper, München 2013, ISBN 978-3-492-05558-1, S. 228–251.
 Alexander Stevens: 9 1/2 perfekte Morde. Piper, München 2017, ISBN 978-3-492-31144-1.
 Axel Petermann: Im Auftrag der Toten. Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, München 2021, ISBN 978-3-453-60580-0.

Verfilmung
Der Fall ist Thema des Dokumentarfilms Anklage Mord. Ein Freund vor Gericht von Daniela Agostini aus dem Jahr 2010.

Auch der Dokumentarfilm Ich war es nicht! Zwei Urteile und viele Zweifel von Gunther Scholz aus dem Jahr 2016 widmet sich dem Fall und beleuchtet vor allem die Verbindung zum Fall Ursula Herrmann.

In der Sendung Tatsache Mord vom 24. August 2016 auf Sat.1 wurde unter anderem auch dieser Mordfall behandelt und halbdokumentarisch präsentiert.

Einzelnachweise

Kriminalfall 2006
Kriminalfall in Deutschland
Mordfall
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GRANT LEE PHILLIPS "Widdershins" (Yep Roc Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Any devotee of "The Gilmore Girls" certainly remembers the Town Troubadour. A recurring character, he could be seen busking, (for free) throughout the small town of Stars Hollow, his songs acting as a bookend for whatever emotions were being played out by Rory and her mom. He was as integral to the erudite series as Miss Patty or Babette Dell. What most people don't know is he was portrayed by Grant Lee Phillips, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has made a living as a musician for nearly 30 years.
Grant (born Bryan G. Phillips in 1963) grew up in Stockton, California. Early influences included David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Kiss, but he was equally inspired by Central California stalwarts like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Before adolescence, began writing songs, forming first band, Bloody Holly, in high school.
He moved to Los Angeles in his late teens, working as a roofer by day and attending night school at UCLA in the evenings. Initially, he studied film, but quickly became inspired by the fertile early '80s music scene. He was especially enamored by Paisley Underground bands, Dream Syndicate and the Rain Parade.
Not long after meeting future wife Denise Siegel, Grant quit school and formed Shiva Burlesque, cycling through a couple of line-ups before connecting with bassist Paul Kimble and drummer Joey Peters. The trio recorded two psychedelically inclined albums, on two different labels. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1987 and Mercury Blues was released three years later. The three-piece broke up briefly before re-forming as Grant Lee Buffalo.
Landing a weekly residence at the venerable Largo club, the band spent time honing their sound and built a substantial following. They created enough of a buzz that major labels came a' callin'. Signing with the Slash label, their debut, Fuzzy arrived in 1993. Their videos went into heavy rotation on MTV programs like "120 Minutes" and "Alternative Nation." Soon, they were opening for heavy-hitters like R.E.M., Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.
They recorded two more critically acclaimed and modestly successful albums, Mighty Joe Moon in 1994 and Copperopolis in 1998. Feeling the trio had run its course, Grant Lee Buffalo quietly disbanded. At the turn of the 21st Century, Grant Lee Phillips embarked on a solo career.
Between 2000 and 2016 he has recorded eight albums, ranging from his stripped-down debut, Ladies Love Oracle, the textured Traditionalism of Mobilize, the literary songcraft of Virginia Creeper and the dreamy Folk Rock of Strangelet. He honored his '80s antecedents with Nineteeneighties, a carefully curated collection of covers. 2009 saw the release of Little Moon, a pithy celebration of fatherhood. Three years later, Walking The Green Corn explored his Creek, Blackfoot and Cherokee Heritage, and his 2016 album The Narrows reflected his recent move from L.A. to Nashville. Now, following a brief two year turnaround he is back with his ninth effort, Widdershins.
The opening three tracks set the tone for the entire record. "Walk In Circles" rushes headlong, blending urgent acoustic guitars, phased electric riffs and thrumming bass lines Tethered to a galloping gate. Grant's supple vocals are equal parts honey and wood smoke as he caresses lyrics that resist the herd mentality that grips a large segment of the population; "At the risk of inflaming the religious, most certainly there are the loving kind/But the zealots make the rest of us suspicious, and who wants to walk on eggshells all the time?"
Bottleneck guitar, spatial strings and baroque piano are wed to a kick-drum beat on "Unruly Mobs." The lyrics offer a trenchant allegory that matches Marie Antoinette's despotic regime to America's current Cake-Eater-In-Chief. Scabrous guitars howl and fuzz, as the tea and crumpets hit the fan and peasants swarm nobility; "Unruly mobs, yesterday they loved us so, now they plot away like enemies crawling underneath the garden wall/Little good to trim the hedges someone tell me what are clippers for, Louis won't you fetch my purse before we go?"
Meanwhile, the warm arrangement on "King Of Catastrophes" wraps around the melody like a frayed jean jacket. Sugar rush acoustic guitars envelope this self-deprecating tale. Adopting the guise of lone town-crier, he slyly references Cassandra's fate in Greek mythology. It's clear that today's fractious climate mirrors the fall of Troy, and he offers a wry piece of advice; "The secret of survival in a world like this is use your head before your fist, but everyone wants to think the world is his but it's not."
On previous albums, Grant has snuck in some sly social commentary, but this album feels wholly influenced by the 2016 election and its staggering consequences. "Scared Stiff" is a Punky rant powered by hurtling guitars and a whip-crack rhythm. The staccato wall of guitars echoes the post-apocalyptic crunch of the Clash classic "London Calling," as urgent lyrics reflect a collective sense of terror not experienced since the Cold War.
The breezy tone of "Totally You Gunslinger" belies the deadly serious commentary on gun control. Shang-a-lang guitars and high lonesome pedal steel give the track a Wild West flavor. Rumbling bass lines and a slap-back beat add ballast. The lyrics parody the inefficacy of Conceal And Carry gun laws; "Totally You gunslinger, don't wear it to the gym/Or fire off in anger, high noon on Lankershim.
"History Has Their Number" attempts to take the long view. Acoustic and electric guitar tangle over a loping, mid-tempo rhythm. Grant urges disaffected voters to reign in the outrage and vitriol, cosmic retribution will be meted out; "And those who wish to judge you, those who would begrudge you all the freedoms they themselves enjoy/Soon will crumble under, history has their number, it means more to create than to destroy."
The best tracks here are "Miss Betsy" and "Great Acceleration." The former is a warm shuffle accented by rambling acoustic riffs, stacked backing vocals and a locomotive beat; a sharp indictment of multi-millionaire and (anti-public education) Secretary Of Education, Betsy DeVos. The narrative features a student edged out by her less inclusive policies. Recognizing school is now a dead end, he opts for child labor; "Miss Betsy, I can work in your factory, stitch the leather shoes you wear/ I don't have your kind of money, pull your kind of strings, but the cabinet is bare."
The latter is anthemic and urgent in all the right ways. Ringing power chords ride roughshod over a slippery, syncopated beat. A measured excoriation of the Oval office autocrat, it correctly asserts the nation has been duped as covert machinations are revealed. As the title promises, the song's velocity increases, spurred on squally guitars, as lyrics insist we have the power to make a change.
Other interesting tracks include "The Wilderness. Here, corrosive guitars splinter and stutter atop a triple time tattoo. "Another, Another, Then Boom" is anchored by a hopscotch rhythm, icy synths and warm piano notes. The action slows on "Something's Gotta Give" an almost, not-quite ballad focused on a Trump supporter experiencing buyer's remorse.
The record sort of closes with the rebel-rebel blast of "Liberation." But as that song concludes a hidden, untitled, acoustic song pops up offering the droll assertion that the West Wing Oompa-Loompa is in the pocket of Vladimir Putin. A wise-ass finish to a great album.
Grant Lee Phillips played all the guitars and keys here, in addition to handling production chores. Lex Price played Bass and Jerry Roe provided percussion and pounded the drum kit. It was recorded in Oregon and mixed by in-demand producer Tucker Martine.
The word "Widdershins" is a German term meaning turn counter-clockwise, or (ideally), left. Considering the current shit-storm playing out in our nation's capital, turning left seems like some sage musical advice.
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New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission voted today to establish a minimum wage for drivers working for companies like Uber, Lyft, Juno and Via. The city is the first in the US to set a minimum pay rate for app-based drivers. Going forward, the minimum pay will be set at $17.22 per hour after expenses, bringing it in line with the city's $15 per hour minimum wage for typical employees, which will take effect at the end of the year. The additional $2.22 takes into account contract drivers' payroll taxes and paid time off.
No that would be San Francisco.
Deadhead Pay that is something all markets need for sure.
They worked with Taxis on this one I think.
I would even say the Uber Pro Program is a lot more manipulative to saying that you are a employee then what went down in New York.
If you damn near don't accept every ride you get down rated on tiers and once you hit partner don't be surprised that eventual deactivation doesn't occur.. that's the real one trying to manipulate drivers as being more like employees.
therefore a driver will be expected to take every single ping.
Nothing at all to indicate this will happen.
Lol. You think Uber will pay $17.22 to drivers who game and cherry pick?
It states they are required to now.
I didn't disagree that they will try to find a way to screw the driver, I was disagreeing with the massive deactivation portion.
And I think the cognitively challenged ones are the ones that flip out when someone simply disagrees with them.
There is nothing in this rule that states that we are employees.
The word WAGE means employee.
True, but state where the rule specifically establishes that drivers are employees rather than just establishing a minimum wage.
Keep in mind that Seattle established a minimum wage for drivers while not establishing that drivers are employees. Granted, it's on hold while being challenged but that was what it does.


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Creighton University – Men's Soccer College Spotlight
by Chace Hutchison | Jan 24, 2021 | College Coverage, Spotlights | 0 comments
Although it is rarely covered by the traditional media giants of the state, Nebraska is filled with exciting and competitive collegiate soccer programs. In fact, Nebraska contains a grand total of THIRTY programs for men and women. Those thirty programs compete across a wide variety of collegiate levels including Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and junior college.
Nebraska Soccer Talk is here to examine, cover, and promote all of these teams. This task has been made a bit more challenging by the circumstances created by COVID-19. Depending on the playing level, conference, and school, the season outlook changes drastically. Roster information can also be in flux, depending on the school. Despite these challenges, our staff attempted to put together the best program summaries possible. To our knowledge, we are the only outlet providing such coverage to our state's college programs.
Just like Nebraska Soccer Talk, this column will grow and become more in depth as the years pass. In the future, we hope to provide sideline coverage of games, facility features, coach and player interviews. We look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for being a part of our community. The sport of soccer is growing in Nebraska, and we intend to see it thrive.
Disclaimer – In the making of this article, team websites and other research sources were utilized. Although we attempt to avoid them whenever possible, errors can occur. Please contact us directly with corrections.
Creighton University Men's Soccer
Head Coach – Johnny Torres
A well-known face on the sideline for the Bluejays, Torres was in charge for the first time in 2019. While the team didn't have much success during his first year as head coach, he will be given a fair amount of time to make this program his own. He previously spent twelve seasons as an assistant coach during one of the most successful runs in Creighton program history. In addition to coaching, he was also a two-time National Player of the Year while wearing the Creighton jersey. There are clear reasons why Torres is a beloved individual in this athletic department. He has a history of being a winner; because of that, a quick turnaround is expected.
Assistant Coaches – Ian Sarchan, Michael Gabb
For soccer fans, Coach Ian Sarchan will be a familiar name as his father guided the United States Men's National Team during its transition two years ago. The younger Sarchan has followed in his father's footsteps, and that path has led to the sidelines of Creighton University. Sarchan was brought onto the staff in 2019. As a result, there is still a lot to be determined. At this point, he seems to be a young coach with a bright future.
Overseeing the keeper position, Coach Michael Gabb is going to be a proven commodity for the Bluejays. Gabb has a diverse soccer background as both a player and coach, reaching the highest levels of the sport.
Mascot – Bluejays
Year Regular Season Record Big East Conference Record
2019 8-7-3 4-4-1
2018 11-4-3 7-1-1
Nebraska Homegrown Players On Roster –
#11 Diego Gutierrez – Ralston/UNO – Sr – F (Drafted by Portland Timbers)
#13 Duncan Mcguire – Creighton Prep – RFr – F
#28 Luke Waters – Creighton Prep – RFr – D
3/25 = 12%
NEST Analysis – Creighton is the state's premier soccer brand at this point in time. It is well-known for its history of high tempo style of play and passionate crowds. The competitive Big East conference consistently provides intriguing match-ups on a regular basis. Simply put, if you can compete in this conference, you have a real shot at a title run.
Creighton University is also home to Nebraska soccer's most revered facilities: Morrison Stadium. Its role as host for the high school state tournament, as well as Nebraska State Cup, means every young soccer player dreams of competing on this field. Creighton will likely benefit from that advantage by pursuing more of the top talent in the area.
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
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NSSF's Congressional Fly-In Producing Fast Results
There's something to be said about old-fashioned legwork, firm handshakes and direct conversations with members of Congress. Just one week after more than 55 firearms and ammunition industry executives came together on Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives, the effort is paying off.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation held its' annual Congressional Fly-In April 10-11, holding meetings with more than 70 lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from both political parties. Those industry leaders represented manufacturers, distributors, range owners, retailers and publishers from 25 states. Their goal was to remind lawmakers of the economic contributions the industry makes to their states and Congressional districts and highlight barriers they face in growing their businesses.
Industry's Legislative Priorities
NSSF presented several pieces of pending legislation and regulations, including Export Control Reform, The Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, and Age-Based Gun Bans being proposed in several states and in Congress.
One week later, three of those issues are already seeing significant progress.
Export Control Reform
The same day industry leaders were discussing Export Control Reform, The White House cleared the parallel proposed rules from the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to transfer commercial firearms and related ammunition from U.S. Munitions List (USML) Categories I, II and III (firearms and ammunition) to Commerce Control List.
Now that the rules have cleared, we expect to see the publication within two to six weeks. There are several more hurdles to overcome, but this development is a crucial milestone to allowing U.S. manufacturers to compete on a more even playing field with international manufacturers. It will also eliminate fees for hobbyist gunsmiths who only repair firearms, but not make them for sale or export.
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
In less than a week, H.R. 788, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act was passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee with a bipartisan unanimous vote. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) said in a press statement, the legislation is a "win-win for hunters, sportsmen and wildlife restoration."
The legislation will allow states more flexibility in using Pittman-Robertson excise tax funds to develop and maintain public shooting ranges. The excise tax is paid by firearms and ammunition manufacturers, which is supported by the gun owners who buy the products. Increased funding for public ranges will increase access and allow more people to participate in the shooting sports, which will perpetuate Pittman-Robertson funds for future projects and wildlife conservation. The bill will next head to the House floor for a vote by the full body.
Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
H.R. 3790, the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act, picked up five additional cosponsors. Along with the Senate companion, S. 1854, the legislation would strengthen criminal penalties for the theft of firearms from firearms retailers and impose mandatory minimum sentences.
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) spoke to industry leaders after he was presented with the NSSF 2017 Legislator of the Year Award. He noted that while there was a milestone in passing the Fix NICS Act, he remained committed to pursuing Senate passage of S. 446, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which he sponsored. It currently has 39 cosponsors. Similar legislation, H.R. 38, passed the House last December.
Industry leaders had good news for members of Congress who appreciate the economic contribution of the industry explaining it has grown 169 percent since 2008, contributing $51.4 billion in economic activity, supporting 311,000 jobs, and paying more than $6.7 billion in Federal and state taxes and another $717 million in excise taxes last year alone. Congress is responding by taking the industry's concerns and turning that into legislative action.
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Prince's Five Most Socially Significant Songs
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Prince performing with Tamar Davis on ABC's "Good Morning America" on June 16, 2006 (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Christensen).
Purple Peace
A simple government name has never satisfied Prince Rogers Nelson.
The man behind "Purple Rain" has gone by many monikers since his debut in 1978 such as Prince, The Kid, The Artist, Jaime Starr and an unpronounceable symbol.
However, after the riots in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray, Prince can borrow the moniker prince of peace because of a benefit concert held in the turbulent city.
The Minneapolis native's catalog is much too vast to list his best songs.
Therefore, RegalMag.com has decided to focus on a part of his career that is often overlooked, his best socially and politically poignant songs.
Unfortunately, America is at such a divisive point in history that it needs music with a message more than ever.
"Ronnie, Talk to Russia" (1981)—Many of Prince's songs contained various metaphors and hidden messages, but this song off the "Controversy" album was as straight forward as could be. Released the same year as President Ronald Reagan's first inauguration and in the midst of the Cold War, Prince expressed many American's fears that nuclear attack from Russia was imminent. The musical genius sang, "Ronnie talk to Russia before it's too late, Before they blow up the world. You go to the zoo, But you can't feed the guerillas, Can't feed the guerillas, Left-wing guerillas, You can go to the zoo, but you can't feed guerillas who wanna blow up the world."
"Free" (1982)—Packaged with songs about female body parts ("Little Red Corvette") and songs about the apocalypse ("1999"), "Free" from the "1999" double album is one of Prince's most beautiful songs because of its arrangement and message. The song talked about the importance of freedom when people in other countries are not afforded the same luxuries. The lyrics state, "Soldiers are marching, they're writing brand new laws, will we all fight together 4 the most important cause? Will we all fight 4 the right 2 be free? Free (Be glad that U r free), Free to change my mind (Free 2 change your mind), Free to go most anywhere, anytime."
"The Ladder" (1985)—Casual Prince fans may not know this, but his religious faith has always played a big role in his music. Yeah, yeah we know, how can one be religious with songs like "Sexy M.F.," "Head" and "Cream" but "The Ladder" emphasized the necessity that is salvation of the soul. The song even takes place in a land called "Sinaplenty." The lyrics read, "Everybody's looking 4 the ladder, everybody wants salvation of the soul. The steps u take are no easy road, But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go."
"Sign 'O' The Times" (1987)—The title track from "Sign 'O' The Times" does not get the same respect as Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?" but it might have been the 1980s version. The song talked about everything that troubled the world at that time from the AIDS epidemic, to crack abuse, gang violence, natural disasters and murdering one's own children. Unfortunately, the lyrics simply depicted the sign of the times. Prince sang, "In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name, By chance his girlfriend came across a needle and soon she did the same, At home there are 17-year-old boys and their idea of fun is being in a gang called the Disciples high on crack and totin' a machine gun." Too bad for Prince and our society because the more things change the more they stay the same.
"Money Don't Matter 2 Night" (1991)—This hidden gem from the "Diamonds and Pearls" album did not get much airplay outside of "Video Soul" on BET, but its message is just as relevant today as it was 24 years ago. The message behind the song is sacred; money is temporary but your soul lives on forever. In an era in music where opulence is celebrated, a song about the importance of one's soul over one's bank account is very much needed. With his new band The New Power Generation, the purple one sang, "Money don't matter tonight, It sure didn't matter yesterday, Just when you think you've got more than enough, That's when it all up and flies away, That's when you find out that you're better off makin' sure your soul's alright, 'Cause money didn't matter yesterday, and it sure don't matter tonight."
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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Weighs In On Use Of Backing Tracks At Live Concerts
In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked for his thoughts on some of his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "It depends on what people are doing because some people don't tour with their whole bands, so they have sound effects and things going on. If they're up there playing their asses off, and they have some sound effects backing that up while they're doing it, that doesn't really bother me. Having said that, I think that if anybody's up there faking it or pretending, that's a whole different thing. But I think things have changed a lot; you'll have a lot of bands that just go out with two guys now, maybe it's just a guitar player and a drummer, so they need a pre-recorded bass player. If that's the case, then I guess they have to do what they have to do to keep the show going. So, while I am not for people fake playing, it really depends on the situation."
This past March, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie pushed back against allegations that he uses pre-recorded vocal tracks during live performances. The rumor that LaBrie has been relying on pre-recorded backing tracks gained strength in February after fan videos of DREAM THEATER's current North American tour were shared on YouTube. Some fans have pointed specifically to the post-chorus of the DREAM THEATER song "Bridges In The Sky" where the alleged lip syncing occurs.
LaBrie finally addressed the Internet chatter during DREAM THEATER's concert this at Bayou Music Center in Houston, Texas. He told the crowd: "I'm gonna fucking clarify something for you now, okay? People have been saying I'm fucking lip syncing? Fuck you. Fucking, what is wrong with people online?"
He then apologized to the audience for his outburst, noting that he and his DREAM THEATER bandmates launched their current tour more than six weeks ago. "I guess I'm losing my mind because I'm almost at the end of a [tour] leg," he said.
In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic but also more consistent. For better or worse, pre-recorded tracks are becoming increasingly common for touring artists of all levels and genres and they're not just used in pop music — many rock artists utilize playback tracks to varying degrees.
Earlier this month, Sebastian Bach and Ronnie Radke engaged in a war of words on Twitter over FALLING IN REVERSE's decision to cancel a festival appearance due to "missing" laptops.
Just hours before FALLING IN REVERSE was supposed to appear at the WIIL Rock festival on September 24 at Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois, the singer and his bandmates scrapped their performance because their laptops — which the musicians use to "run" their "show" — were lost. At the time, Radke said in a video message that he and his bandmates had "no other option" because "as a band in 2022, you need your laptops. It's like driving a car without an engine."
One person who seemingly defended Radke and FALLING IN REVERSE is MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx. The bassist wrote: "Keep beating that fake bullshit drum. Sounds so 'Get Off My Lawn'. God forbid if some artists use technology as a creative tool on albums and in live settings. I get it. Just open your mind and stop fighting reality. Makes you sound outta touch and I like that you fly the rock flag."
In March 2020, SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers said that "90 percent" of rock artists use at least some pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. He told Rock Feed: "It bothers me that it bothers people. I'm, like, 'Why does this bother you?' It's the way it is. People have been doing this since the '80s. And we want the sound to be the best it can be. Could we go up there, just the four of us, and put on the best rock show ever? Of course. But that's not how we wanna do it."
Bach previously said that he is "one of the last people" who are still not using pre-recorded tracks at their live shows. "I don't know how much longer I can say to you that I don't use tapes onstage, because I don't, and I never have," he told Consequence Of Sound. "And I still don't. When I have opening bands, and they're using tapes, and then I come out and I don't use tapes… sometimes, it makes me feel stupid, because I'm like, 'What am I doing, when all these kids half my age can come onstage and do all of my moves, but they don't have to warm up for an hour before the show, or weeks, before the first show?' Sometimes, I'm like, 'Why do I even bother, if the public is so used to this other way?' It's becoming very rare to come see a good band that's actually a real band — that's not miming or doing silly moves while a tape is running. It just becomes more rare as the years go on."
In 2019, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith said that he doesn't "agree" with certain rock artists relying on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. "I tell you what, I see it with a lot of younger bands, and I don't think it's a good thing at all," he told the New York Post. "I mean, the music is getting too technical now. You have computerized recording systems, which we use, but I think we use them more for convenience than because we need to. We've toured with a couple bands that use tapes — it's not real. You're supposed to play live; it should be live. I don't agree with using tapes … I think it's a real shame."
Sixx has been open about MÖTLEY CRÜE's use of taped vocals during live performances, saying, "We've used technology since '87." He added the group employed "sequencers, sub tones, background vox tracks, plus background singers and us. [MÖTLEY CRÜE also taped] stuff we can't tour with, like cello parts in ballads, etc.... We love it and don't hide it. It's a great tool to fill out the sound."
In a 2014 interview, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars admitted that he wasn't comfortable with the fact that his band used pre-recorded backing vocals in its live shows, claiming that he preferred to watch groups whose performances are delivered entirely live. "I don't like it," he said. "I think a band like ours… I have to say '60s bands were my favorite — '60s and '70s bands — because they were real, like, three-piece bands or four-piece bands, and they just got up there and kicked it up. Made a mistake? So what? Sounded a little bit empty here or there? So what? It's the bigness and the rawness and the people that developed and wrote the songs and made them and presented them. To me, that's what I really like. I mean, I could put on a MÖTLEY CD and play with it all day long. I don't wanna do that."
KISS lead singer Paul Stanley, who has been struggling to hit the high notes in many of the band's classic songs for a number of years, has been accused of singing to a backing tape on KISS's ongoing "End Of The Road" tour.
Back in 2015, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons slammed bands who used backing tapes for not being honest enough to include that fact on their concert tickets.
"I have a problem when you charge $100 to see a live show and the artist uses backing tracks," Simmons said. "It's like the ingredients in food. If the first ingredient on the label is sugar, that's at least honest. It should be on every ticket — you're paying $100, 30 to 50 percent of the show is [on] backing tracks and they'll sing sometimes, sometimes they'll lip sync. At least be honest. It's not about backing tracks, it's about dishonesty.
"There's nobody with a synthesizer on our stage, there's no samples on the drums, there's nothing," Gene continued. "There's very few bands who do that now — AC/DC, METALLICA, us. I can't even say that about U2 or THE [ROLLING] STONES. There's very few bands who don't use [backing] tracks."
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99.co's guides: Should Singapore singles apply for HDB flats?
Did you know that before 1991, Singapore singles couldn't even buy an HDB flat? That has changed, and we examine whether they should get one.
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Le rayon de la Terre ( ou ) est la distance entre le centre de la Terre et sa surface, d'une valeur d'environ  selon divers modèles sphériques. Cette unité de longueur est utilisée dans des domaines tels l'astronomie et la géologie.

La Terre n'est pas parfaitement sphérique et les distances entre sa surface et son centre varient de  (fond de l'océan Arctique) à  (sommet du Chimborazo). Le rayon équatorial est de , alors que le rayon polaire est de , ce qui mène à un modèle ellipsoïde de sphère aplatie aux pôles.

Histoire

L'évaluation du rayon de la Terre remonte au Grec Ératosthène (- ), qui l'aurait déterminé avec une précision de 2 à 15 %. Avec une méthode différente, le Persan Al-Biruni (973-) estime ce rayon à , une valeur très proche des données modernes. Ce résultat est connu (et utilisé) en Europe au .

Sous le règne de , une expédition de La Condamine au Pérou a pour but d'améliorer la mesure du rayon de la Terre, afin de fonder le système métrique sur la circonférence terrestre (contrairement aux anciens systèmes de poids et mesures).

Modèles

Selon l'Union géodésique et géophysique internationale (UGGI), le rayon moyen  est défini à partir du rayon équatorial  (demi-grand axe) et du rayon polaire  (demi-petit axe) par la relation :
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Pour la Terre, cela donne une valeur de .

Notes et références

Voir aussi
 Géodésie
 Masse de la Terre
 Structure interne de la Terre
 Rotation de la Terre
 Orbite de la Terre

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New York Yankees: The case for retaining Andrew McCutchen
The idea of the New York Yankees re-signing the former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen isn't as crazy as it sounds.
Andrew McCutchen's name is one that could easily slip through the cracks in free agency. That is all the more reason for the New York Yankees to re-sign him.
McCutchen, 31, has only hit .220 since being acquired from the San Francisco Giants on August 31, but that number is misleading. The former MVP also has four home runs and seven RBI, not to mention an impressive OBP of .421.
Make no mistake, Yankees fans. In a market that could well see Bryce Harper sign a record-breaking contract, New York would be better off investing short-term in McCutchen, which certainly beats breaking the bank for someone like Harper.
A Pricey Market
I recently wrapped up a franchise with the Yankees on MLB: The Show 18. As I entered the offseason, I opted to let Brett Gardner walk as a free agent and aggressively pursue Harper. The Washington Nationals phenom ultimately signed a 10-year, $248 million deal to put on the pinstripes. Combined with the rest of the offseason work, it wound up hamstringing payroll the following season. The wins were nice, but far from worth it.
Now, I know a virtual baseball experience with my PlayStation 4 does not come anywhere close to how the market will materialize in real life, but it still presents a valid point. Harper is earning $21.6 million this year and though he's batting just .246, he still has 33 homers with 95 RBI. He's just a month shy of his 26th birthday and already has 183 career home runs. Come hell or high water, he's going to get paid.
The rest of the outfield market isn't as expensive, but still competitive. Michael Brantley and Nick Markakis are in the midst of career seasons. A.J. Pollock has an incredibly high ceiling if he can stay off the disabled list. Marwin Gonzalez's versatility tremendously ups his value.
And then there's Andrew McCutchen, the former MVP who's batting a career-worst .253 this season despite 18 home runs and 61 RBI. His power is still there, but it's clear the bat speed is dissipating. His defensive numbers aren't particularly inspiring either, with his career DRS at -65 and UZR at -38.6.
Defensive woes side, McCutchen is a solid fit for the Yankees' immediate future.
His Place in The Bronx
The Yankees re-signing McCutchen starts with a decision that will sadden a lot of fans. Brett Gardner must be allowed to walk in free agency. Gardner is a solid outfield defender, pesky baserunner and voice of leadership, but he just turned 35 and has lost himself at the plate. He just has to go.
Now, rather than empty the coffers to go after a Bryce Harper or A.J. Pollock, general manager Brian Cashman can commit to Andrew McCutchen for, let's say two years and $30 million. This pays McCutchen what he's worth, but also keeps his contract movable if things don't work out.
Enter another potentially unpopular move in trading prospect Clint Frazier, but keep in mind this would only happen if an arm on Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard's level was available.
Not only that, but McCutchen can also play both corner outfield spots. This sets up a potential three-man revolving door of McCutchen, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton.
The Long Game Via Hicks
But wait, there's more! Signing McCutchen to this type of contract would still leave the Yankees with plenty to spend, only not in free agency. Instead, Cashman can smartly re-invest in players already on the roster that are vital to the team's future.
No, this money is not going to Judge, Gary Sanchez, or even Gleyber Torres. They both have years of team control plus arbitration left, so they can be extended at a later time. Rather, this money would go towards team-friendly multiyear extensions for two players: Aaron Hicks and Didi Gregorius.
The case for re-signing Gregorius speaks for itself. I presented it in a piece written last month. Short version, his clubhouse energy, and on-field excellence are things that cannot be replicated.
Hicks, however, needs to be extended for another reason. His switch-hitting and work in center field are just the tip of the iceberg, as I noted here. Remember how I said McCutchen would be getting a two-year contract? With the money saved, Hicks should be getting at least a five-year deal, and with the future playing a big role.
This is where Cashman could really show off the Yankees depth and make their outfield one of the best in the game. Assuming Hicks continues to improve as a hitter up to and following his new contract, he can easily move over to left field once McCutchen's deal expires. That's the beauty of Hicks. Though primarily a center fielder, he can actually play all three outfield positions.
Drumroll, please. Here comes Estevan Florial. The 20-year-old is currently ranked the Yankees' No. 2 prospect according to MLB. He missed time with a broken hand but has still posted a line of .283/.377/.422, plus six home runs and 35 RBI, and 16 stolen bases, mostly with High-A Tampa. Across two levels of A-ball in 2017, he hit .298 with 13 homers, 57 RBI, and 23 steals.
Florial could start 2019 in Trenton if he has a strong Spring Training, which is where the idea of re-signing McCutchen comes full circle. Florial, at 20 years old, is still a little wet behind the ears. He struck out 148 times in 476 plate appearances last year and has 92 whiffs in 374 at-bats in 2018. Strong OBP numbers aside, the strikeouts are a problem.
The formula explains itself. By letting Gardner walk and re-signing Andrew McCutchen to a reasonable, short-term contract, the Yankees save a ridiculous amount of money by not pursuing Bryce Harper. That cash instead gets re-invested in Aaron Hicks and Didi Gregorius, keeping two key players while also adding positive clubhouse energy in McCutchen. This sets a path to the majors for prospect Estevan Florial who, depending on how quickly he develops, could leave to McCutchen being traded early thanks to a team-friendly deal. As a result, Hicks moves over to left field while Florial sets up shop in center.
Throw in that McCutchen allows for a right field split between himself, Judge, and Stanton, and re-signing him looks even more sensible.
Don't let Andrew McCutchen's seeming decline fool you. Despite slowing down, he can still be a big help in The Bronx.
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Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.

Cast
In alphabetical order:
Raimana Boucher
Saxon Boucher
Timmy Curran
Shane Dorian
Brad Gerlach
Conan Hayes
Jack Johnson
Noah Johnson
Taylor Knox
Rob Machado
Chris Malloy
Dan Malloy
Emmett Malloy
Keith Malloy
Kelly Slater
Benji Weatherly

Soundtrack
Released on November 25, 2003, the soundtrack to Thicker Than Water, which is scored by Johnson, collects 14 tracks by the likes of G. Love & Special Sauce, The Meters, Finley Quaye, and Johnson himself.

Track listing
 "Moonshine" – 2:00 (Jack Johnson)
 "Rainbow" – 3:23 (Jack Johnson)
 "Even After All" – 3:55 (Finley Quaye)
 "Hobo Blues" – 2:44 (G. Love)
 "Relate to Me" – 1:34 (The Voyces)
 "The Cove" – 1:52 (Jack Johnson)
 "Holes to Heaven" – 2:49 (Jack Johnson)
 "Dark Water & Stars" – 4:59 (Natural Calamity)
 "My Guru" – 4:10 (Kalyanji–Anandji)
 "Honor and Harmony" – 3:36 (G. Love and Special Sauce)
 "Liver Splash" – 2:38 (The Meters)
 "Underwater Love" – 5:58 (Smoke City)
 "Thicker than Water" – 3:25 (Todd Hannigan)
 "Witchi Tai To" – 2:43 (Harpers Bizarre)

Awards and honors
Thicker than Water received Surfer magazine's 2000 Video of the Year Award.

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Nassau County Comptroller Might Back New $400 Million Sports Complex
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Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos (file / credit: Nassau County Comptroller)
MINEOLA, NY (CBSNewYork) – Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos says he supports development of the county hub, but he's not ready to endorse the $400 million sports and entertainment complex proposal going to a referendum in August – at least, not yet.
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"I think the proposal needs further negotiation, further revision in order to adequately protect the taxpayer," Maragos said Thursday.
He says there are still too many terms to the agreement with the New York Islanders that need to be negotiated but he's confident the deal can be finalized to the benefit of the taxpayer in time for the Aug. 1 vote.
"The Comptroller's Office will work with the County Executive and his administration to make sure that the County Executive's commitment is met to redevelop the hub and to protect the taxpayers from cost," Maragos said.
Isladers owner Charles Wang has promised to pay the county $14 million a year in rent and any cost overruns but the county needs more than just a promise.
"It's not a matter of trust it's a matter now of a legal agreement for both sides to live up to their commitments," Maragos said. "I want to see it in writing and I want to see a signature on it from somebody that has the credit ability to pay."
Robert Valli, President of the Association for a New Nassau Coliseum, said even critical reports, like Maragos', admit that the coliseum deal, in general, is a good one.
"There is some trepidation as to where it goes from here but so far no one is saying, 'No, we can not do this, this is a stupid idea, we're not going to agree to it,'" Valli told 1010 WINS. "Everyone agrees that this has the potential to be fantastic."
Valli adds three separate entities have analyzed the proposal and not one has been against it.
There has been speculation if there isn't a new arena to replace the aging Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the New York Islanders may leave Long Island when their lease is up.


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Bin Laden's neighbors had had enough
May 2, 2011 by Dave Knadler
There was a limit to their patience.
Finally, it was the water slide that did in Osama bin Laden. For months, the neighbors in Abbottabad had been grumbling about the construction noise, and the profane workmen who played Aerosmith at top volume and occasionally wandered over to pee on neighboring lawns. Residents were even more incensed when that 18-foot wall went up, obstructing their view of nearby Costellobad. But when they saw the water slide going in, with its ostentatious wave pool, lazy river and half-pipe ride, it was too much. All agreed there was no way bin Laden should have gotten that permit.
Countless meetings, letters to the editor and petitions to the zoning board hadn't accomplished anything. The neighbors met for one last time. Afterward, the vice president of the Abbottabad Homeowners Association made a couple of phone calls.
"Look, we aren't real happy about ratting him out to the U.S. Navy Seals," said one neighborhood resident who spoke on condition of anonymity. "But a water slide? I mean, Christ."
Other residents said said they had been willing to work with the terrorist mastermind as construction of the luxury compound progressed. But they said bin Laden kept adding things: the lighthouse, the bowling alley, the 28-car garage, the go-cart track.
"What the hell did he need a water slide for?" the resident asked. "That was just rubbing our nose in it. I don't even think the man owned a pair of swimming trunks."
The pundit without opinions
Just another naked royal
No rush to reunite
Going downhill at Downton Abbey
For Trump, it's just another show
Filed Under: Other Stuff, terrorism
John H. says
Thank you. I needed this.
Sean says
Lol, sounds like Jeter's place in Florida, aka St. Jetersburg. The way he's hitting he'll soon be Public Enemy No.1 in NY.
Yes, I think Jeter's poll numbers might now be slightly lower than Bin Laden's after 9/11. For $51 million, being a decent guy is not enough.
Paul Jefferson says
I tell you what, Dave: Those Neighborhood Associations are the new Taliban here in the good ole USA, too.


Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are an important strategy for expanding business. Unfortunately, many times these actions do not meet their intended goals. Although considerable emphasis is placed on technology, products, and new markets, some fundamental issues are overlooked. After working on over 60 M&A transactions, I recommend that you focus on three areas: engaging your new employees, integrating the new business into existing systems, and completing all integration work within 90 days.
Do I have a job?
What is my scope and responsibilities?
Until you answer these three questions, employees of the acquired company are not really listening and can't focus on integration work. Be honest with employees, especially if you do not have a role for them, and provide assistance in finding a new role and incentives to work through transition period.
Next, take a very aggressive approach to migrate the acquired company into your existing systems. With few exceptions, migrating acquired company systems over to your internal systems is much easier than investing a lot of time evaluating the acquired systems. Make sure that your existing systems have capacity to support increased volumes and additional businesses. This can be done as part of your IT readiness work well in advance of any M&A activities.
Finally, have a plan to complete all the integration work within 90 days of closing the deal. Many IT tasks, such as e-mail, unified web site, and personnel systems can be completed on the first day of operation for the merged company. The remaining tasks should be aggressively planned for completion within 90 days. This approach positions your organization to take advantage of the newly merged company to develop new products and services and sell the expanded offering to your customers.
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Q: Using net.http.HttpClient in Tomcat causes memory leak I'm using the Java's new (since version 11) HttpClient within a Servlet based web application:
private static final HttpClient HTTP_CLIENT =
  .connectTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(5))
  .followRedirects(HttpClient.Redirect.NORMAL)
  .build();

...

public void httpPostAsyncToEndpoint(WebEndpoint endpoint, Map<String,String> params) {
  HttpRequest req = buildRequest(endpoint, params);
  CompletableFuture<HttpResponse<String>> future = HTTP_CLIENT.sendAsync(req, HttpResponse.BodyHandlers.ofString());
  future.thenAccept((HttpResponse<String> res) -> {
    if (res.statusCode() >= 400) {
      if (LOGGER.isErrorEnabled()) {
        LOGGER.error("{} HTTP response returned from endpoint {}", endpoint, res.statusCode());
      }
    }
  }).exceptionally(ex -> {
    if (LOGGER.isErrorEnabled()) {
      LOGGER.error("Could not audit event using endpoint {}", endpoint, ex);
    }
    return null;
  });
}

Everything is working great, except that when the web application is restarted on Tomcat the following warning is produced:
14-Aug-2020 09:21:16.996 WARNING [http-nio-8080-exec-18] org.apache.catalina.loader.WebappClassLoaderBase.clearReferencesThreads The web application [MyApp] appears to have started a thread named [HttpClient-3-SelectorManager] but has failed to stop it. This is very likely to create a memory leak. Stack trace of thread:
 java.base/sun.nio.ch.WindowsSelectorImpl$SubSelector.poll0(Native Method)
 java.base/sun.nio.ch.WindowsSelectorImpl$SubSelector.poll(WindowsSelectorImpl.java:357)
 java.base/sun.nio.ch.WindowsSelectorImpl.doSelect(WindowsSelectorImpl.java:182)
 java.base/sun.nio.ch.SelectorImpl.lockAndDoSelect(SelectorImpl.java:124)
 java.base/sun.nio.ch.SelectorImpl.select(SelectorImpl.java:136)
 java.net.http/jdk.internal.net.http.HttpClientImpl$SelectorManager.run(HttpClientImpl.java:867)

How can I prevent this?  I've attempted to use a custom ThreadFactory which returns only daemon threads:
HttpClient.newBuilder()
  .executor(Executors.newSingleThreadExecutor((Runnable r) -> {
    Thread t = new Thread(r);
    t.setDaemon(true);
    return t;
  }))
  .connectTimeout(Duration.ofSeconds(5))
  .followRedirects(HttpClient.Redirect.NORMAL).build();

but the warning persists.
I'm using OpenJDK 11.0.7 on Tomcat 9.

A: The selector manager thread will remain alive as long as the reference to the HttpClient is alive - or as long as an operation initiated by the client is still in progress. It may take a couple of seconds for the thread to detect that the HttpClient is no longer referenced. So I don't believe that what you have is an actual leak - unless the class that held the static reference to the HttpClient stays pinned in memory for other reasons.

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DAPL Doubts Put Bakken Shale Reboot on Hold
Taru Jain and Arathy S Nair, Reuters
If the Dakota Access Pipeline is shut down for a significant length of time, transporting crude oil by rail in the Bakken will grow. (Source: Video Arts Studios/Shutterstock.com)
North Dakota oil producers face new pressures to delay bringing back more of their recently curbed output after a U.S. court ruling this month put in jeopardy the pipeline that transports most of the region's oil, executives and analysts said.
Oil producers in the Bakken, the second-largest U.S. shale field, cut May output by about 500,000 barrels per day (bbl/d) after U.S. prices tumbled in March on the heels of global coronavirus shutdowns.
They were slowly restarting some wells when the court ruled the region's main pipeline must face a new environmental review that could halt its operation for a year.
An appeals court has allowed Energy Transfer LP's Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to continue operating for now, but the threat of closure makes reversing cutbacks and drilling new wells too risky, executives and analysts say.
DAPL links Bakken producers to Midwest and Gulf of Mexico customers, accounting for about 40% of volumes transported to those regions. Rail transport, which is $3 to $6 a barrel more expensive, is expected to expand if the pipeline closes.
Producers will not be willing to commit to reopening closed wells or drilling news ones "unless they know more" on the pipeline's future, said Nicholas O'Grady, CEO at Northern Oil and Gas Inc., which has invested in about 7,000 wells in North Dakota's Williston Basin.
Northern Oil and Gas has already factored the impact of a DAPL shutdown into its plans for spending on new wells and acquisitions in the region, he said.
Among the top Bakken crude oil producers, Continental Resources Inc. did not respond to a request for comment, while Marathon Oil Corp. and Hess Corp. declined to comment.
Nationally, U.S. shale producers have revived as much as half of the production they cut in May. In the Bakken, only a fifth of 510,000 bbl/d cut were back on line last month, according to North Dakota state figures.
The current per barrel price of $40.14 is below the $46.54 that Deutsche Bank analysts estimate Bakken producers need to break even on new wells even before the additional rail costs are factored in.
There were about 882 drilled but uncompleted wells in Bakken in June, according to the U.S. Energy Information Agency, and about 405,000 bbl/d of output was shut-in as of June 26.
NYSE: NOG Northern Oil and Gas Inc.
NYSE: ET Energy Transfer LP
Things Get 'Awkward' For Rice Brothers Thanks To EQT Feud
Daniel Rice, former CEO of Rice Energy who now sits on the EQT board, addressed the elephant in the room earlier this month at Hart Energy's Energy Capital Conference.
Denbury Resources Scraps Merger With Eagle Ford Producer Penn Virginia
Denbury Resources and Penn Virginia mutually agreed to terminate their merger after the $1.7 billion cash-and-stock transaction faced difficult market conditions and shareholder opposition.
Murphy Oil Cashes Out Of Malaysia In Over $2 Billion Sale
Murphy Oil plans to use proceeds from its Malaysia exit to PTTEP for share buybacks as well as funding Eagle Ford Shale and U.S. Gulf of Mexico operations.


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The Lake Calls to Me.
Vacation starts in about an hour.
I am checking out of medicine for 19 days.
The mental break is needed. I know it won't be a particularly restful vacation – how is it possible with 3 children, the youngest of whom enjoys waking up at the crack of dawn? But it will be a break from the daily grindhouse, of that I am sure.
It also means a small break from my half-marathon training. Yes, that is going quite well, but the long runs will take a small backseat over the next two weeks or so. I will aim to run 3-4 times a week regardless, they just won't be more than 10k. I worry about losing momentum but I think I have developed a good base which should carry me through.
I hope to return from the lake with a rested mind. My patients need it. I need it.
5 signs it's time for a vacation.
You'd rather sleep in than go for a run.
You have no idea what day of the week it is and don't care to find out.
Listening to your patient with a laundry list of complaints causes you to start daydreaming of the lake.
You start marking an 'X' on every calendar you see until the day it's time to leave for vacation.
work this afternoon and then I am off for almost three weeks.
Three more hours of patient visits to go.
Three more hours of lab reports, consults and prescription renewals.
Three more hours of dealing with other people's problems.
Yesterday I started to worry that I was getting depressed again. I suddenly just felt … I don't know, I felt off. I felt like I just didn't care about any of it anymore. I didn't want to go home and face the chaos of trying to clean and pack and deal with the kids.
But then I got home and amongst the chaos and dirty faces and piles of laundry to fold, I felt immensely better. I was happy to be home. I can't begin to describe how reassuring that was to feel. Despite the state of emergency that my house is currently in, I was happy to be home and in the middle of it.
I don't need a break from my family, house or kids. I need a break from work.
Only three more hours to go.
A Week Was Not Enough.
I forget how fast 7 days can go by. We are back from our week at a cottage rental. The kids had a fantastic time and though the weather could have been a bit better, we all got to enjoy the lake and I even got a tan!
The kids were up at the crack of dawn and were ready to go. Thank goodness this cottage has a phenomenal basement full of toys. It certainly kept the older kids occupied for an hour or two while husband and I struggled to get another hour of sleep. The baby was so incredibly easy. The fresh air made for great naps and he loved crawling in the grass and exploring the ground.
I was hoping that the week off with no running would help with my knee. Sadly, it hasn't done much. I may not have been running but I certainly was walking up and down stairs a lot and up and down a slopey hill to get to the lake. "Rest" just wasn't in the cards for me.
A few hours after we got back to the city I suited up for a run to test the knee and quickly realized that I'd made a mistake. I struggled through 3km.
I am now sitting with an ice pack on my knee and swallowing my pride. I guess my body wasn't as ready as I thought it was for 10km.
Looks like I'll be seeing the physiotherapist this week.
Day 2 – January Daily Blog Posting Month.
There is nothing like leaving your children with their grandparents for a few days and having a relatively quiet house. The older two kids spent 3 days at my in-laws this week and despite the fact I still had to wake up with the baby, I slept in every day and felt relatively human again.
No doubt the kids got whatever they wanted – popsicles, freezies, cookies, crackers. I'm sure there were some healthy choices but let's face it, what happens at Grandma's stays at Grandma's.
So the kids are back today and the reprogramming begins. Over the past few days, they've apparently forgotten how to say "please" and "thank you". "I want" is back in their vocabulary. It's kind of funny, actually. The same people who, 35 years ago insisted their children have proper manners, have decided its okay that their grandchildren behave like heathens. Boggles the mind, folks!
Still, time away from parents is a good thing. I always enjoyed the time I spent with my grandmother precisely because I could do whatever I wanted, eat whatever I wanted and watch as much TV as I wanted. Good times!
We had planned on taking the kids to the Museum today but it's bitterly cold out and no one has time for that. As I write this, the kids are watching Sleeping Beauty for the hundredth time, playing with their Christmas toys. The house looks like a tornado came through (again!), so I best be signing off for now.


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Legal Aid Programs in Broward County Celebrate Local Advocates at 19th Annual For the Public Good Gala
amatiz@legalaid.org
Event raises $100,000 to benefit the 20,000+ individuals served by LAS and CCLA each year
Davie, FL – Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) were proud to recognize the achievements of South Florida advocates for justice at their annual For the Public Good Gala fundraiser. The event, which was held December 1 at the Signature Grand in Davie, raised $100,000 to benefit the more than 20,000 children, seniors, veterans, homeless persons, survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, unaccompanied immigrant minors, and persons living with HIV/AIDS served by LAS and CCLA each year.
More than 415 lawyers, judges and members of the business community were in attendance to honor LAS's longtime Executive Director, Anthony J. (Tony) Karrat, Esq., as well as The Honorable Thomas Lynch. This incredible evening, which featured networking, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a seated dinner, was emceed by veteran WPLG Local 10 anchor Kristi Krueger.
Prominent Broward County business professionals Belinda Keiser of Keiser University and Howard Talenfeld of the Justice for Kids Division of Kelley Kronenberg served as honorary event chairpersons. Each has supported Legal Aid Programs in Broward and the annual gala for several years, contributing their time and reaching into their pockets to assist those in need.
Tony Karrat has been at the helm of LAS in Broward and Collier Counties for the past 46 years and has more than 50 years of legal experience as an attorney. Under his direction, LAS has grown from a three-attorney office with a $250,000 budget to a regional law firm of 73 attorneys with a budget of $12 million. Recently, he was honored by the Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park with the Diversity Honors Award. Additionally, he has been recognized by WPLG-ABC Local 10 News with their prestigious LIFEtime Award and received the Florida Bar Foundation's 2021 Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award. He is also a recipient of the 2021 Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award presented by Legal Aid Programs in Broward County.
In honor of Karrat's incredible, unmatched contributions to our community, LAS and CCLA have announced the creation of the Anthony J. Karrat Endowment Fund to memorialize his legacy and ensure that Karrat's work will live on in the future. This endowment will be utilized to support "impact advocacy," which is advocacy that not only addresses an individual's legal problems but also seeks to address the root cause of these problems.
The evening also celebrated the significant impact of The Honorable Thomas Lynch, an attorney who previously served Broward County as a judge for more than 30 years. Among his many achievements, Judge Lynch served as a mentor for 10 new Circuit Judges and was appointed by Justice Fred Lewis to lead "Justice Teaching" in Broward County, which places a judge or an attorney in every school in Broward County to educate students in law related areas. Judge Lynch was honored with an "Excellence in Justice" award created to celebrate his life-long dedication to ensuring access to justice for all.
Sponsors of the 19th Annual For the Public Good Gala fundraiser include:
PLATINUM SPONSOR: Keiser University
GOLD SPONSOR: Kelley Kronenberg and Justice for Kids
SILVER SPONSORS: Birnbaum, Lippman & Gregoire, PLLC | BoardroomPR | Glantzlaw | JM Family Enterprises Inc. | Jacquelyn & Bruce Rogow | Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk | Shutts | Van Horn Law Group | Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP
BRONZE SPONSORS: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, PC | Florida Forensic Accounting |Florida Power & Light | GrayRobinson, P.A. | Greenberg Traurig |Keller Landsberg | Kelley Uustal | Kim Vaughan Lerner, LLP | Krupnick, Campbell, Malone, Buser, Slama, Hancock, P.A.| LAN Infotech | Liberman Cabrera Thompson & Reitman, PLLC | MDT Marketing | Tripp Scott, P.A. | Valley National Bank
MEDIA SPONSORS: Daily Business Review | South Florida Business & Wealth/Lifestyle Media Group
PATRON SPONSORS: Carlos E. Sandoval P.A. | Centennial Bank | Daszkal Bolton | Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, PA | Law Office of Diana Santa Maria | Jaclyn K. O'Connor, Esq. & James W. Heaton, Esq. | Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law | Signature Grand | Stearns Weaver | St. Thomas University College of Law | Truist Bank
SUPPORTERS: Akerman, LLP | Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Brenda D. Forman, Broward County Clerk of Court | Fiske & Company | Lorna Brown-Burton for Florida Bar President Elect | Mombach, Boyle, Hardin & Simmons, P.A. | Moore Rabinowitz Law | Nathaniel E. Green, P. A. | Nelson Mullins Broad and Cassel | Rosen Injury Law | Roy Rogers |The Quackenbush Law Firm
FRIENDS: Antonatos Law, PLLC | Approved Mediation | Broward County Trial Lawyers Association | Glenn Garrett & Lisa G. Goldberg | Joshua Levenson, Esq. | And Velasquez Dolan, P.A.
Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) is a nonprofit law firm established in 1973. The mission is to provide high quality free civil legal advice, representation, and education to the poor of Broward County so as to improve the lifestyle and living conditions of the low income community and to encourage self-sufficiency.
Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) is a nonprofit law firm established in 2003 and funded, in part, by the Legal Services Corporation. The mission is to improve the lives of low income persons in our community through advocacy, education, representation, and empowerment.
LAS (#SC-02337) and CCLA (#CH19226) are 501(c)(3) corporations registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer services. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the state or visiting www.freshfromflorida.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State. CCLA is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) grantee. CCLA is required to notify donors that our funds may not be used in any manner inconsistent with the Legal Services Corporation Act or Section 504 of Public Law 104-134. The LSC Act and regulations may be viewed at www.lsc.gov. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Very expensive. High-priced luxury consumer item. Purchases will be cut as the economy slows down, which he thinks is happening. Buy a company like this in the middle of a recession.
This snow mobile marker was the crown jewel carved out of Bombardier. It is probably worth looking at and is a well run business. He has been waiting for a reason to buy -- maybe it is now.
(A Top Pick Jan 02/18, Down 6%) Still likes the name. Its was doing much better 3 months ago but the company kind of shot itself on the foot with a secondary offering and passed some shares at the top. There was no dilution but call the top on the transaction. They are doing some nice things. Thematically they are in the right space in terms of demographics.
(A Top Pick March 30, 2017. Up 96%). This company does recreational vehicles (Ski-Doo) and has been doing extremely well since it went public. Even with the big price runup, this company still has decent valuation. It scores in the top 15% on valuation. The valuation is getting more expensive compared to when he invested, but it is still reasonable given the company's growth profile.
A great stock. He missed buying it though. Great numbers. One of the few growth stocks. He'd buy it even at current 52-week highs. Consumer discretionary is a good sector in a stronger economy.
The recreational part of Bombardier. They do extremely well. He thinks it will continue to do very well. It is controlled by the fairly than this is not a bad thing. He doesn't know if you buy it here if there is a big correction coming.
Was part of Bombardier. It was spun out. It is a bit of a growth story. It scores on the top 5% in terms of valuation. They have pretty good growth ahead of them. They have good price momentum. (Analysts' target: $34.00).
Just reported really good numbers. The problem has been much more on the snowmobiles and the lack of snow. The outlook on their water sports side seems to be pretty good. They say they are getting traction and taking market share on their ATVs, and he thinks this is the big engine. Their main competitor, Polaris (PII-N), has had their valuations come down remarkably over the past year, which has weighed on this stock as well. If you have a view that the US consumer is going to continue spending in the US and Canada for recreational products, then it probably makes sense for you to hold onto this. His view is that the consumer is getting close to being tapped out.
Ski-doos. Has a fairly mediocre track record at the moment. In hugely better shape than Bombardier (BBD.B-T).
They tend to do well during the summer time. From March to August it gets the bulk of its gain. In the back half of the year it tends to turn lower.
Fantastic company. Polaris has performed very well. Fantastic margins. You lack these types of brands in Canada. This is the Skidoo brand. It will continue to attract capital. At some point it will be included in the index giving you another leg up.


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Az Egyesült Királyság törvényei alapján a bálnák és tokfélék királyi halak, és amikor elfogják őket, az Egyesült Királyság uralkodójának személyes tulajdonába kerülnek a királyi előjog alapján.

Angliában és Walesben
William Blackstone Commentaries on the Laws of England című műve alapján a bálna és tokhal "felsőbbrendű kiválósága" tette őket különösen alkalmassá az uralkodó használatára. Az angol part közelében az uralkodó tulajdonát képezik elfogásuk pillanatában, míg a bárhol máshol kifogott állatok tulajdonjoga a partra vetéskor száll át az uralkodóra. Dánia királyai és Normandia hercegei hasonló előjogot élveztek.

Az uralkodó jogát a királyi halakra egy II. Eduárd uralkodása idején életbelépő törvény is elismerte. Henry de Bracton szerint "de balena vero sufficit…  si rex habeat caput, et regina caudam": a királyé a bálna feje, a királynőé a farka. A Moby-Dickben Herman Melville William Prynne jogászt idézi miszerint a királynő azért kapta a farkat, hogy a fűzőihez és gallérmerevítőihez legyen halcsont. (bár Melville rámutat, hogy a halcsont valójában bálnaszila bizonyos bálnák szájából). Ha megfogadjuk Prynne javaslatát a szabály eredetére, akkor a helyzet megfordulhat, ha az uralkodó nő; a kérdésben egyértelmű döntés még nem született.

A jelenlegi szabályok alapján a Receiver of Wreck (roncsok fogadója) az a hivatalnok, akinek a feladata az angol partokra érkező királyi halak átvétele. A királyi halakra vonatkozó szabályok időnként még mindig felkeltik a közfigyelmet és vitát, ahogy ezt bizonyítja a halász esete, aki kifogott és eladott egy tokhalat Swansea Bayben 2004-ben.

Skóciában
Skóciában az uralkodó tulajdonjoga azokra a bálnákra terjed ki, amelyek túl nagyok ahhoz hogy a partra lehessen őket vontatni egy "hat ökör húzta szekérrel"; a gyakorlatban ezt úgy értelmezik, hogy a bálnának 25 lábnál (7,62 méternél) hosszabnak kell lennie. Az uralkodó nevében való begyűjtés joga a skót kormány tengerészeti igazgatóságánál (Scottish Government Marine Directorate) van.

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One night, shortly after her husband had gone through open heart surgery, she got the call that her youngest son was in trouble. He'd been out with some friends when they decided to break into houses.
Like any mom, Mary was angry. She knew Jacob was smarter than this, and she knew he needed to shape up. She was almost relieved when he was sentenced to juvenile detention for a month, despite the cost to her family.
His dad's illness and the typical struggles that all teenagers endure was too much for Jacob, Mary said.
A year later, Mary got a second call. This time, Jacob had an unloaded firearm when the police picked him up with a group of friends. He was ultimately charged with armed robbery.
Jacob has been housed in an adult correctional facility since shortly after his 16th birthday.
Jacob's unloaded gun raises the issue of teenage brain development. A 15-year-old's brain would process this differently than a fully-developed brain: The gun wasn't even loaded, so it should be obvious that I meant to hurt no one. Adolescent brains are not equipped to fully process and react to the world around them—this is one of the main reasons raising the age is important. Advances in the study of brain development show that kids like Jacob are not capable of navigating situations as well as adults, but our justice system has not kept pace with science.
Mary did everything she could to make sure Jacob's case was handled properly, but in the end it was out of her hands.
Jacob will celebrate his 18th birthday in the Thumb Correctional Facility, a prison in Lapeer. Stories like this are the reason Michigan lawmakers are working to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in Michigan. Currently, 17-year-olds are automatically tried as adults in our system, regardless of the crime. A bipartisan package of bills to change this is currently before the legislature, but time is running out to get it passed before the session ends.
He's housed with other younger offenders, but he's around adults much of the day.
"He's in contact with those older criminals when he eats, when he goes in the yard. It's not a good situation," Mary said. In fact, it's a downright dangerous situation. While Jacob has not experienced violence while in prison, studies show that youth incarcerated in adult facilities more likely to be physically attacked, sexually assaulted and attempt suicide than young people in the juvenile justice system.
She talks to him as often as she can, but a 15-minute phone call costs $3. That adds up for a working family that already owes $40,000 in fees related to Jacob's offenses.
Jacob earned his GED while in custody and wants to go to college when he gets out.
Jacob is right to be on guard. Research shows that youth exiting the adult system are 34% more likely to re-offend, re-offend sooner, and escalate to more violent offenses than their counterparts in the juvenile justice system.
Mary said she wished people had helped her with Jacob sooner—she said the family asked for help before his second arrest.
With her husband on dialysis, Mary says they don't make the three-and-a-half hour trip to Lapeer often enough. They see their son about once a month.
Raising the age may not have changed the outcome of Jacob's case. The specifics of his crime would likely have put him in the adult system regardless of the proposed policy.
But Jacob's is the kind of story we hear often in Michigan. Instead of our kids getting the supports and treatment they need as youngsters, they're shuffled through a system designed for adults.
Kids like Jacob and moms like Mary could breathe a bit easier if Michigan raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction to 17.
Juvenile courts offer highly effective diversion and community-based programs not accessible in adult court. Because the majority of 17-year-olds have non-violent charges, they would likely respond well to community-based options that are designed to keep kids in school, address underlying treatment needs, and engage the whole family.
*This blog post addresses the serious issue of juvenile jurisdiction in Michigan. When Mary contacted us with her story, we promised to reveal only what she was comfortable sharing. For that reason, we've left last names and other details out of the post. If you have a story to share, please submit it here.
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