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[JURIST] US Senate Armed Services Committee [official website] Chairman John Warner (R-VA) [official website] expressed cautious optimism in a possible legislative compromise Tuesday after the White House sent to Capitol Hill new language for a military commissions [JURIST news archive] bill, commenting that he thought an accord would be reached soon. The White House version [PDF text, White House fact sheet] of the bill differs in key respects from a version [PDF text] proposed by Senators Warner, Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John McCain (R-AZ) [official websites], which passed the Committee in a 15-9 vote [JURIST report] last week. It's understood that the new language relates to the definition of Geneva Convention prohibitions to be applied to US interrogators: the White House, stressing what it has called a need for "clarity", has backed narrower specific definitions, while the senators have supported broader language. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [official profile] also emphasized compromise in a Tuesday appearance [transcript], on NBC-TV's Today show, signaling a change in White House rhetoric after the House delayed plans for a floor vote on its version of the measure. On Monday, the Senate proposal appeared to have 52 votes of support behind it. AP has more.
[JURIST] A US District Court judge in Chicago has held that plaintiffs in a class action suit lack standing to challenge a new federal law requiring Medicaid recipients [legislation backgrounder] to present passports, birth certificates or other proof of citizenship at the risk of losing benefits. Plaintiffs have announced that they will appeal the preliminary ruling by Judge Ronald Guzman of the Northern District of Illinois [official website]. The law, which is part of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, would allegedly hurt nursing home residents, the disabled and victims of natural disasters. A July ruling [JURIST report] by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has nonetheless already exempted most previous applicants who are elderly or disabled from having to show proof of citizenship. Guzman indicated in his ruling earlier this week that the issue of whether adopted and foster children have standing to challenge the law will be resolved later.Filed in June, the lawsuit [JURIST report] contends the the law violates plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment due process rights. It is sponsored by the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law [press release] and Families USA [advocacy website], who claim that millions of citizens could lose their Medicaid coverage under the measure. Reuters has more.
[JURIST] A Georgia judge held a new Georgia law requiring voters to show ID cards [GA Department of Driver Services information] unconstitutional in a ruling [PDF text] Tuesday. State Superior Court Judge T. Jackson Bedford Jr. held that the controversial voter ID law [JURIST news archive] is not required under the Georgia constitution [text] and would disenfranchise otherwise qualified voters. Bedford expressed concern with the burden placed on voters who would have to use photo ID to prove their identity: "Any attempt by the Legislature to require more than what is required by the express language of our Constitution cannot withstand judicial scrutiny."Civil liberties groups have assailed the Georgia law [civilrights.org press release] signed by Governor Purdue [JURIST report] in April, claiming [JURIST report] that it unduly burdens some Georgian citizens without increasing protections against voter fraud. A US District Judge issued [JURIST report] a preliminary injunction in July, blocking enforcement of the voter ID law [SB 84 materials] until a full trial can be held in a challenge brought by civil rights groups [JURIST report]. The state case is expected to go before the Georgia Supreme Court before the November 7 general elections. AP has more.
[JURIST] UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan [official website] Tuesday urged global action to combat three challenges facing humanity - human rights and the rule of law, security, and development - as the UN General Assembly [official website] opened its 61st session [UN materials]. In his speech [PDF text; recorded video], Annan reflected on his 10-year tenure as secretary-general due to end this year, noting that "the events of the last ten years have not resolved, but sharpened, the three great challenges I spoke of - an unjust world economy, world disorder, and widespread contempt for human rights and the rule of law." Annan noted that progress has been made in advancing human rights, but expressed concern that the war on terror has dealt a blow to rights and lamented the situation in Darfur [JURIST news archive]:
But what about the third great challenge facing humanity - the challenge of the rule of law, and our rights and dignity as human beings? Here, too, there has been significant progress.More rights have been enshrined in international treaties - and this Assembly is now about to codify the rights of a group who particularly need it: people who suffer from handicaps and disabilities.More governments today are elected by, and accountable to, those whom they govern.Humanity has actually brought to justice some of those who committed the most heinous crimes against it.And this Assembly, meeting a year ago at the highest level, has solemnly proclaimed the responsibility - of each individual State in the first instance, but ultimately of the whole international community, acting through the United Nations - to "protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity".And yet. And yet.Every day, reports reach us of new laws broken; of new bestial crimes to which individuals and minority groups are subjected.Even the necessary and legitimate struggle around the world against terrorism is used as a pretext to abridge or abrogate fundamental human rights, thereby ceding moral ground to the terrorists and helping them find new recruits.Sadly, once again the biggest challenge comes from Africa - from Darfur, where the continued spectacle of men, women and children driven from their homes by murder, rape and the burning of their villages makes a mockery of our claim, as an international community, to shield people from the worst abuses.
The greatest obstacle to this future is that your rulers have chosen to deny you liberty and to use your nation's resources to fund terrorism, and fuel extremism, and pursue nuclear weapons. The United Nations has passed a clear resolution requiring that the regime in Tehran meet its international obligations. Iran must abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions.
You have suffered unspeakable violence, and my nation has called these atrocities what they are -- genocide. For the last two years, America joined with the international community to provide emergency food aid and support for an African Union peacekeeping force. Yet your suffering continues. The world must step forward to provide additional humanitarian aid -- and we must strengthen the African Union force that has done good work, but is not strong enough to protect you. The Security Council has approved a resolution that would transform the African Union force into a blue-helmeted force that is larger and more robust. To increase its strength and effectiveness, NATO nations should provide logistics and other support. The regime in Khartoum is stopping the deployment of this force. If the Sudanese government does not approve this peacekeeping force quickly, the United Nations must act. Your lives and the credibility of the United Nations is at stake. So today I'm announcing that I'm naming a Presidential Special Envoy -- former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios -- to lead America's efforts to resolve the outstanding disputes and help bring peace to your land.
[JURIST] The Secure Fence Act of 2006 [HR 6061 summary] providing for the construction of a 700-mile fence along the US-Mexico border is going up for a Senate floor vote as early as Wednesday after Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) [official website] filed a cloture motion [Senate backgrounder] earlier this week to break a potential filibuster [Senate backgrounder]. The bill designed to curb illegal immigration was approved [JURIST report] by the House of Representatives in September by a vote of 283-138 [roll call]. Sen. Frist said in a statement [press release] that "border security is the essential first step of any effort to enact immigration reform. Only when we have convinced the American people of our commitment to securing our borders will we be able reach a consensus on comprehensive immigration reform."In December 2005, the House passed a broader immigration bill [JURIST report] which provided for a border fence as well as making illegal immigration a felony. The Senate passed a separate immigration reform bill [JURIST report] in May and approved $1.8 billion in defense spending for the construction of a fence. The bills appear stymied in conference and Congressional leaders have abandoned hope of getting anything but the most basic measures through before the November elections. AP has more.
[JURIST] Jordan's General Intelligence Department (GID) [official website] frequently makes arbitrary arrests, detains suspects without charges and abuses political dissidents, Human Rights Watch (HRW) [advocacy website] said in a new report [text; press release] released Tuesday. The monitoring group found that detainees are arbitrarily arrested and held in GID's detention facility in Amman without access to their family or a lawyer. The report investigated the arrest of 16 people by the GID who provided testimony about torture and abuse they suffered while in detention. To date, 13 of these detainees have been released without trial. HRW urged Jordan [JURIST news archive] to ensure that the GID provides all detainees with independent judicial review of the charges filed against them and gives them access to legal counsel, "Especially when governments rely heavily on security services, it is important to ensure that they operate within the framework of basic international human rights standards."The Jordanian government has denied the allegations of abuse. HRW called on President Bush and members of Congress to address these concerns with King Abdullah II [official website] during his current visit to the US and with the director-general of the GID, Maj. Gen. Muhammad al-Dhahabi, who is accompanying the king. AP has more. BBC News has additional coverage. In June, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Manfred Nowak told a press conference [JURIST report] following the conclusion of a two-day visit to Jordan that the country should criminalize torture and end the use of special courts that protect accused police and intelligence officials. Nowak said he had evidence that torture is systematically practiced at two detention centers in Amman run by the GID and the Central Investigation Department (CID) of the Public Security Forces, as well at as the much-maligned Jaefer prison, but that officials at both centers obstructed his investigation through denying access to areas of the prison and hiding evidence. Animated by similar concerns about detainee treatment, the British government concluded a special memorandum of understanding [PDF] with Jordan in August 2005 under which Jordan promised that any persons deported by the UK to Jordan would be treated "in a humane and proper manner, in accordance with internationally accepted standards." The agreement has nonetheless been criticized by rights groups [HRW press release] as inadequate.
[JURIST] US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales [official profile] told members of the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Tuesday that Congress should mandate the preservation of customer records by Internet service providers in order to aid the prosecution of child pornography offenders. Testifying at a hearing [committee materials; recorded video], Gonzales maintained that lack of access to this data is the largest impediment in the prosecution of such offenders and said that "this is a problem that requires federal legislation." In a prepared statement [PDF text], Gonzales outlined several other DOJ proposals in this area:
The first would strengthen 42 U.S.C. § 13032, which requires Internet Service Providers to report violations of child pornography laws, by increasing the criminal penalties for knowing and willful failure to do so, and also establishing a new civil penalty for negligently failing to do so. The second would require warning labels to be placed on commercial websites containing sexually explicit material. The third would extend administrative subpoena power currently available under 18 U.S.C. § 3486 to obscenity investigations. And the fourth would add violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A and B as predicates for RICO and money laundering charges. I invite you to consider these proposals, which in our opinion will bolster our efforts in this area.
[JURIST] AP is reporting that the Royal Thai Army [official website] has revoked the 1991 Thai constitution [PDF text; EN backgrounder] and declared martial law in a coup ousting Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra [official website; BBC profile], who is in New York for the opening of the 61st session of the UN General Assembly. Earlier Tuesday, amid rumors of a coup and reports of army tanks surrounding government buildings, Thaksin sacked Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Sonthi Boonyaratkalin [Sobaka profile] and declared a state of emergency [JURIST report] in Bangkok.Sonthi, who became the first Muslim to serve as Army chief when he was named to the post in 2005, ordered all troops to report to report to their stations and a senior military officer has said that Thai military chiefs are working with King Bhumibol Adulyadej [official profile] to form an interim government. The military's initial announcement of the coup declared that a "Council of Administrative Reform" has taken power in Bangkok and surrounding provinces and named Bhumibol as head of state.Tuesday's coup is the first in the country in 15 years, though there have been 17 coups in Thailand [JURIST news archive] since an absolute monarchy was abolished in 1932. New regimes have frequently drafted a new constitution after taking power. Thaksin has been under intense pressure to resign for several months and last week said that he "may take a break" from politics [Xinhua report; JURIST report]. His Thai Rak Thai party [party website] called parliamentary elections in April, but the results were later annulled [JURIST report] by the nation's highest courts. Several members of the Election Commission of Thailand [official website, in Thai] have been convicted [JURIST report] for violating election laws in connection with arrangements for the April elections and the Thai Rak Thai party has been accused of election fraud [JURIST report], though Thaksin has denied those allegations [JURIST report]. New elections had been scheduled for November. AP has more. The Guardian has additional coverage.3:08 PM ET - AP is reporting that a military spokesman has said that Sonthi will become acting prime minister.
[JURIST] The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) [official website; JURIST news archive] has directed the FCC's inspector general [official website] to investigate the alleged concealment of a 2004 draft working paper [PDF text] on television ownership and a 2003 draft report on radio ownership. [PDF text]. FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin [official profile] said in a Monday letter [PDF] to Senator Barbara Boxer, who obtained copies of the documents, that he had never seen the reports and launched the inspection to reveal what happened to them.The inspection comes as a reaction to a claim by a former FCC lawyer that the agency had ordered the destruction [JURIST report] of the draft working papers. The 2004 working paper, based on analysis of 4,000 news stories, concluded that locally owned television stations carried five more minutes of news per broadcast than group-owned stations, and three more minutes of so-called "on location" news. In 2003, the year before the study, the FCC voted to allow companies to own multiple television stations in some markets as part of an effort to relax ownership rules, insisting that group stations were more likely to carry local news stories. The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, however, thwarted the rule changes [court materials] in 2004. The FCC decided not to appeal and this June approved a review of the ownership rules [JURIST reports]. Reuters has more.
[JURIST] The London Metropolitan Police [official website] pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act [text; backgrounder] for "failing to provide for the health, safety and welfare" of the public in causing the death of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes, shot and killed by London police officers [JURIST report] last year after the July London bombings [JURIST news archive]. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) [official website] originally hoped to charge individual police officers [JURIST report] who oversaw the operation, but announced in July that they would not prosecute any individuals [JURIST report] because there was insufficient evidence to convict them. AP has more.
[JURIST] Chief Judge Abdullah al-Amiri was removed from presiding over the second Saddam Hussein trial [JURIST news archive] on Tuesday, Al-Iraqiya state television reported. A replacement judge, who has not yet been named, has been requested by the Iraqi prime minister. A government spokesman told Reuters: "We have asked the court to replace the judge because he has lost his neutrality after he made comments saying Saddam is not a dictator...The court told us he has already been replaced. This was a decision by the cabinet of the prime minister." Last week, Al-Amiri said in court that he did not believe Hussein was a dictator [JURIST report] the day after the prosecution requested that al-Amiri remove himself [JURIST report] from the case for reasons of bias. Al-Amiri was named trial judge [JURIST report] in August of the second Hussein trial [BBC timeline], this one involving the so-called "Anfal" campaign [HRW backgrounder] that killed 180,000 Kurds in northern Iraq in the 1980s. AP has more. Reuters has additional coverage.Earlier on Tuesday, three Kurd witnesses testified in court concerning chemical attacks that took place during the "Anfal" operation, with al-Amiri at one point banging his gavel to wake up a defense lawyer [Reuters] he accused of dozing off during the proceeding. Hussein and his co-defendants are all charged with crimes against humanity [JURIST report] and Hussein and his cousin Ali Hassan al-Majid [BBC profile], known as "Chemical Ali," also face charges of genocide. Hussein also is currently awaiting a verdict in the Dujail crimes against humanity case [JURIST report] for which he is eligible for the death penalty [JURIST report]. AFP has additional coverage.
[JURIST] Corporal David Payne, one of seven British soldiers facing court-martial [Reuters report; MOD press release] for charges relating to the abuse of Iraqi detainees, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of inhumane treatment, becoming the first British soldier to admit commission of a war crime in Iraq. Payne pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and perverting the course of justice. The charges stem from a 2003 raid on a hotel in Basra in which British military confiscated weapons and explosives contraband, and detained several Iraqi civilians, including hotel receptionist Baha Musa [Herald report], who died while in custody. The soldiers allegedly took the Iraqis to a detention facility where they were held for 36 hours and subjected to physical abuse, causing Musa's death, according to prosecutors. Two other soldiers are charged also charged with inhumane treatment, to which they have pleaded not guilty under the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (ICCA) [text], while the other soldiers face prosecution for duty contrary to the British Army Act 1955, including negligent performance of duty and assault. This court martial is the first prosecution of British military under the ICCA.In June, three British soldiers were found not guilty [JURIST report] the drowning death of an Iraqi teen following the acquittal of another soldier [JURIST report] in May. The acquittals prompted UK Attorney General Lord Peter Goldsmith [official profile] to publicly defend their prosecution [JURIST report]; however, he also called for an investigation [JURIST report] into the adequacy of British courts-martial proceedings. BBC News has more.
[JURIST] Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra [official website; BBC profile] declared a state of emergency in Bangkok Tuesday after army tanks assembled around government buildings in the city, blocking traffic. In the face of a rumored coup in Thailand [JURIST news archive], Thaksin, who is in New York for the opening of the 61st session of the UN General Assembly, ordered the military not to "move illegally."A television station [TV5 website] owned by the Royal Thai Army [official website] halted regular programming, instead airing patriotic images and music, an action associated with past coup attempts. Thaksin's message was broadcast over a separate government-owned television station. Thaksin said that the state of emergency was implemented with the approval of the Cabinet and that he had suspended the Thai army chief from military duties. BBC News has more. AP has additional coverage.Thaksin has been under intense pressure to resign for several months and last week said that he "may take a break" from politics [Xinhua report; JURIST report]. Thaksin's Thai Rak Thai party [party website] called parliamentary elections in April, but the results were later annulled [JURIST report] by the nation's highest courts. Several members of the Election Commission of Thailand [official website, in Thai] have been convicted [JURIST report] for violating election laws in connection with arrangements for the April elections and the Thai Rak Thai party has been accused of election fraud [JURIST report], though Thaksin has denied those allegations [JURIST report]. New elections are scheduled for November.12:28 PM ET - AP is now reporting that the military has launched a coup attempt, declaring a provisional authority. According to an announcement on Thai television, a "Council of Administrative Reform" has taken power in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. The announcement named King Bhumibol Adulyadej [official profile] as head of state. AP has more. The Thai government website is currently carrying a picture of Defense Minister General Thammarak Isarangura [official profile] and a brief message apparently denying the coup rumors.1:45 PM ET - AP is now reporting that the commander of the Thai army has taken over control of the government and declared martial law.
[JURIST] The number of violent crimes increased in 2005 for the first time since 2001, according to the 2005 annual report on violent crime [text; press release] published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) [official website] Monday. The report details a 2.3 percent rise to 1.39 million cases of murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault and other violent crimes. The increase is the largest jump since 1991, but overall numbers still come in at 3.4 percent less than 2001 numbers, with rape cases actually dropping 1.2 percent. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty [official profile] on Monday dismissed [transcript] the concerns of local officials and law enforcement across the nation that the federal government is focusing on the war on terror at the expense of violent crime prevention, saying that "the terrorism mission has not cost us anything when it comes to our relationships but has given us an opportunity to be more closely connected." He also confirmed that increased federal spending for local law enforcement was not forthcoming and the federal government's top priority is the war on terror. McNulty did not speculate whether the increase is attributable to ordinary annual fluctuations in the crime rate or to a measurable growth in criminal activity.The report confirms the findings of the FBI's earlier preliminary report [text] released in June [JURIST report]. Last week, however, the US Department of Justice said that the overall violent crime rate in 2005 remained the same as 2004 [JURIST report], according to the Criminal Victimization, 2005 report [text] conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics [official website]. The FBI report compiles statistics on all reported crimes while the DOJ numbers measure a sample of crimes, some of which are never reported to law enforcement. The two reports also include different crimes and definitions of crimes in their reports. AP has more.
[JURIST] Reported incidents of anti-Muslim bias, harassment, discrimination and violence in the US increased by 29.6 percent in 2005, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) [advocacy website], the largest US Muslim civil liberties group, announced Monday. A new CAIR report [text, PDF; executive summary] entitled "The Struggle for Equality," indicates a jump [press release] from 1,522 cases of anti-Muslim bias in 2004 to 1,972 cases in 2005. CAIR attributes [Washington Post report] the jump to "a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric fed by the Internet and also on talk radio" that has led to the dissemination of "negative, bigoted comments about Islam," according to CAIR spokesperson Ibrahim Hooper. The report also shows an increase in hate crimes complaints by Muslims from 93 in 2003 to 141 in 2004 and 153 in 2005.The report calls for increased awareness of anti-Muslim sentiment by law enforcement and Americans in general:
[I]t is apparent that post-9/11 backlash against Muslims, Arabs and South Asians continues to be a societal problem which needs to be redressed accordingly. In addition, with the recent renewal of most of the controversial provisions of the infamous USA PATRIOT Act, it is imperative for our society to ensure that all Americans are treated equally under the law. It is also essential for federal law enforcement agencies to continue to vigorously investigate and prosecute anti-Muslim hate crimes. Just as anti-Semitic and anti-African American hate crimes are rightfully prosecuted to fruition, it is equally imperative that hate crimes based on racist motivations against American Muslims, Arab Americans and South Asians be as forcefully prosecuted.
[JURIST] Lawyers for Guantanamo Bay [JURIST news archive] detainee Shaker Aamer [Reprieve profile; BBC report], a UK resident held by the US since 2002, filed a motion [PDF text] in federal district court Monday seeking Aamer's release from solitary confinement, arguing that Aamer's almost year-long isolation violates the Geneva Conventions [ICRC materials], which require that prisoners be treated humanely. According to the court filing, Aamer has been held in solitary confinement in a 6-by-8 foot cell for 360 days, has been beaten by military guards, has been exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, and has become mentally unbalanced.Aamer's lawyers said that, apart from infrequent meetings with his legal team, the detainee's only contact was with the US guards running Guantanamo. A spokesman for Guantanamo insisted Monday that detainee treatment meets Geneva Convention requirements and said that detainees are not put in situations "where they do not have available human contact 24 hours a day." Also filed with the motion were declarations from his lawyers, Clive Smith [PDF text] and Zachary Katznelson [PDF text]. Families of other long-time UK residents held at Guantanamo Bay are seeking an order [JURIST report] requiring the British government to lobby the US for the release of their relatives. AP has more.
[JURIST] Iraq's National Assembly [official website] on Tuesday again postponed debate on a draft federalism bill [JURIST report] that would allow Iraq's 18 provinces to form strong governments with their own security forces. Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani said Tuesday that the bill, supported by Kurdish and Shiite politicians and opposed by most Sunnis, would be debated at a later date. Tuesday's parliamentary session was delayed for two hours due to a lack of quorum, and legislative sources told the Iraqi VOI news agency that the decision not to proceed with debate on the federalism bill was the result of a joint decision by the main political parties [VOI report]. Debate on the measure has already been delayed twice [JURIST report], the first time due to Sunni opposition [JURIST report] to the proposal. Sunnis oppose the plan because it would leave them without access to Iraq's oil as most Sunnis live in the central and western provinces of the country where oil resources are limited. Earlier this month, lawmakers agreed upon an October 22 deadline for the Iraq parliament to define the rights and responsibilities of the provinces vis-a-vis the federal government. Some lawmakers are of the opinion that the constitution [JURIST news archive] should be amended before parliament discusses the possibility of relatively autonomous Iraqi provinces. The national charter approved last year generally enshrines the principle of federalism but intentionally left the details open to later legislative negotiation. The decision to delay debate on the federalism bill comes one day after UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned [remarks; BBC report] of a "grave danger" that the country will succumb to a "full-scale civil war." Also Monday, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul expressed concern [AP report] that if Iraq adopted a federal system, the creation of autonomous Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish regions would lead to a break-up of Iraq and further instability in the Middle East. Reuters has more.
[JURIST] The trial of Simon Bikindi [ICTR case materials] began Monday at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda [official website; JURIST news archive] with prosecutors accusing the popular singer of "us[ing] his fame to incite hatred" during the 1994 Rwandan genocide [HRW backgrounder]. According to an ICTR press release [text]:
In his opening statement the Prosecutor, Hassan Bubacar Jallow stated that Bikindi through the lyrical content of his music, consciously and deliberately assisted in executing the plan to exterminate Tutsis. The vehicle was his music whereby the youth including members of his ballet, were mobilised to commit atrocities and join the Interahamwe. In addition it was alleged that Bikindi was aware of the powerful messages of hate in his music and used his fame to promote hatred and death. Justice Jallow stated that Bikindi not only contributed to the atrocities through his music but partook in the extermination plan himself. ... The accused, who was also the director of the performance group 'Irindiro Ballet' allegedly, conspired with the political leadership of MRND to eliminate the Tutsi population. Prior to the events of April 1994, Bikindi reportedly participated in the recruitment and training of the Interahamwe militias knowing these activities were aimed at the eradication of Tutsi's [sic].
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Sue Bird understands what a milestone it is to
reach the playoffs six consecutive years. She also knows what it's
like to be eliminated in the first round four straight times."It's still just making the playoffs," Bird said Thursday night. "Three other teams are going to do it in our conference. Now that we're in, we want to get good position and hopefully make some more noise than we have in the past in the playoffs."
Bird scored 21 points to lead five players in double figures, and the Storm beat the Connecticut Sun 86-74 to lock up another trip to the postseason.
Swin Cash and Lauren Jackson had 17 points apiece for the Storm (17-11), who trail only Phoenix in the Western Conference. Tanisha Wright added 15 points and Camille Little 13.
Bird also had seven assists, as the Storm won their fourth straight game and ended a seven-game losing streak to the Sun covering the last four years.
Lindsay Whalen had 18 points for Connecticut (14-14), which never led in the game. The Sun missed an opportunity to move into a tie for second with Atlanta in the Eastern Conference.
The Storm led 69-61 about midway through the fourth quarter before the Sun rolled off seven straight points. Jackson responded with five straight points to help Seattle hang on.
"Lauren said she wanted the ball on the block," Bird said. "Two straight times we ran plays to get Lauren the ball on the block. She scored and got a three-point play and that pretty much put us ahead."
Connecticut coach Mike Thibault remembered that play well.
"The three-point play that Lauren got late, that was a big, big play," he said. "We had a chance and couldn't get a stop when we needed one."
Jackson, bothered by a bad back, had the option to sit out the game.
"She was struggling," Seattle coach Brian Agler said. "We can't even hardly get her on the floor until game time. She's just an ultimate competitor. We gave her the option whether to play or sit out, and she didn't even hesitate that she was going to play."
Jackson, who had four blocked shots, received ice treatment on her back after the game and was unavailable for comment.
"This is the most I've seen her hurting, but she's going to play," Bird said. "On that moving screen foul, she got knocked down pretty hard. I think her eyeballs were a little watery. Her back really hurts, but no way was she coming out."
Connecticut played its fifth straight game without leading scorer Asjha Jones, who has a sore left Achilles' tendon and is expected to be out for two more weeks.
"Of course we're going to miss Asjha, but we have to play with who's here and focus on that," Whalen said. "There's nothing you can do but play hard with who you've got."
Bird had 11 points to help the Storm take a 10-point advantage in the second quarter. The Sun cut the deficit to 36-32 by halftime.
The Storm had lost three straight at home and seven in a row overall to Connecticut since a 95-86 victory on June 22, 2005, at Seattle.


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Experience Cuba's vibrancy, culture and fascinating history
Cuba is an increasingly popular holiday destination, and it's easy to see why. The music, beaches, old cars, striking architecture and revolutionary history all combine to make the perfect cultural destination with warm hospitality and a lively atmosphere.
Our relaxed cycle route allows us to visit all the 'must see' places that Cuba is famous for: the crumbling colonial buildings of Havana, the music of Trinidad and the revolutionary history of Santiago. Away from the coastal resorts, visitors are very much in the minority, allowing us to observe the genuine warmth and hospitality displayed by the Cubans.
Passing through stunning countryside with a patchwork of plantations, fields and jungle, we are able to appreciate the traditional way of life that continues today.
After a day of cycling you'll no doubt welcome Cuba's speciality - a refreshing mojito!
What makes this trip responsible?
Over the years we have got to know a number of local families who provide water, fruit and refreshment stops en route. This is a good way of providing much needed money directly to local people, as well as fostering a greater understanding of rural life in Cuba. On this trip we also make an effort to support small, family run restaurants known as Paladares. This helps to support local people and gives an insight into the realities of Cuban life where food rationing is prevalent.
What the papers say about Cycling in Cuba...
Jessica Salter of the Telegraph writes: Cycling through the revolutionary landscape of Cuba (February 2014)
Celia Topping of The Independent (Online) writes: Cuban wheels: Cycling through the communist Caribbean. (March 2012).
Internal Flights in Cuba
We don't use internal flights in Cuba, as we don't believe that they are safe, necessary or environmentally sound. For more information, please read our Cuba Flights page.
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Manatee stand allows you to use your iPad comfortably in bed
By Dave LeClair
October 8, 2012
For anyone who has ever had to hold an iPad in the air while using it in bed, you know how uncomfortable it can be on the arms. The device is not exactly the lightest thing in the world, and a comfortable way to use it in bed is something that's sorely missing. Even if you aren't holding it, finding a place to rest it while in bed is also not easy. The Manatee iPad stand is designed to be the solution to the problem.
The base of the Manatee is designed to be wedged between your mattress and boxspring, or placed on the floor under the bed. It has an arm that goes up and allows you to place the iPad in its soft silicone holders. This allows you to reach out and manipulate the screen and then kick back and relax.
Because the holders on the Manatee are flexible, you can use it with any model of iPad, and most likely other tablets of a similar size. You can also use it if your iPad is in a big case.
The Manatee incorporates a maple ball that allows you to pivot the head where you need it. You can also use the rotation feature depending on whether you want to use the device horizontally or vertically.
The metal arm that supports the iPad features a magnetic hook that is designed to keep your iPad charger neat while watching videos or browsing the web in bed. On the bottom of the Manatee are grippy feet that keep the stand in place if you are using it on the floor.
The designers of the Manatee are currently seeking funding on Kickstarter to support mass production. They need US$17,900 to meet their funding goal. You can pick up your own for a pledge of $179 if you get in before the early bird special ends. After that, the Manatee will go for $199.
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Lynne Cantwell is already Ireland's most-capped player in the 15-a-side game, and she has now started to make a real name for herself as a top quality Sevens player. Such has been their rapid progress this season, Ireland's women arrived in Moscow for the Rugby World Cup Sevens capable of causing a serious upset and going a long way in the tournament.
Rewind a few months and Cantwell was playing a vital role in Ireland's successful Six Nations campaign. Since then, all attention has been turned to the Sevens game as Cantwell and her teammates headed to tournaments in China and Hong Kong.
"It's been an interesting transition," admitted Cantwell. "I think the team found the first Sevens competitions in Hong Kong and China quite difficult physically as we were tired coming out of a very tough Six Nations and naturally didn't have the same level of Sevens fitness in the bank.
"Ironically, however, our defence was outstanding on the back of the 15s campaign as we had that incredible togetherness and die-for-each other mentality that we had built over the season. After that we had a chance to regroup, plan and set our goals in the build-up to the World Cup.
"Because the game of Sevens is so new to the squad, the transition from the full game naturally brings its challenges. Setting accurate goals at each stage has allowed the team to progress realistically and steadily with each week which has kept the motivation high throughout a long season."
Setting the bar high
Ireland have certainly found their feet quickly in Sevens. Winning the Plate title at the Chinese round of the World Series, where they also defeated the reigning World Champions Australia, shows that they should not be taken lightly in Moscow.
"We had about three months last year of preparing to attempt to qualify for the World Cup. We achieved this in the best form that we could in a short space of time but it was far off the standard we are capable of. I think on paper, we have made steady progress and winning three Plate titles in our past three competitions is not bad. We are not really measuring our progress on just that but these results are important for our confidence."
Ireland face Australia, South Africa and China in Moscow and are targeting a top-two pool finish in order to reach the Cup quarters.
"We have the ability to finish in the top two in our group and that is what we aim to do. After this, I do believe we have the ability to turn over bigger teams so anything can happen. What our girls lack in Sevens experience they make up for in buckets of competitive rugby experience.
"We have a really tough and exciting pool of hugely varied playing styles in Australia, South Africa and China. As a rugby player, I enjoy watching how Australia play as they have a lot of fearless and exciting players who have so much to offer. They would be wrong to underestimate us as we proved you can't take your eye off the prize by beating them in China. South Africa and China are on a similar steep learning curve similar to ourselves."
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Ireland's most experienced player is also thrilled at the interest and growth of the game back home, especially since their success in the Six Nations.
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Whatever happens in Moscow, there seems to be a positive story ahead for Irish women's rugby, including Sevens.
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Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) of Patients With Crohn's Disease
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified August 2013 by Haukeland University Hospital
Haukeland University Hospital
University of Bergen
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Haukeland University Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: February 23, 2010
Last updated: August 28, 2013
Last verified: August 2013
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Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
The purpose of this study is investigate if high frequency sonography and contrast enhanced sonography can be used to predict remission in patients with deterioration of Crohn's disease treated with steroids or tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alfa inhibitors.
Condition |
Crohn's Disease |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective |
Official Title: | High Frequency Ultrasound and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound of Patients Treated for Deterioration of Crohn's Disease |
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics:
Crohn disease
MedlinePlus related topics:
Crohn's Disease
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Further study details as provided by Haukeland University Hospital:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Remission defined by Crohns disease activity index (CDAI)<150 [ Time Frame: 52 weeks from inclusion ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Surgical treatment for Crohn's disease during follow up. (Surgery for perianal disease not included.) [ Time Frame: 52 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Mucosal healing on ileocolonoscopy. Defined by Simple Endoscopic Index for Crohn's disease (SES-CD) [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Mucosal biopsies from the colon and terminal ileum.
Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
Study Start Date: | November 2009 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2014 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Groups/Cohorts |
Deterioration, Crohn's disease
Patients > 18 years old with a deterioration of Crohn's disease defined by CDAI >150 and requiring treatment with systemic steroids or TNF alfa inhibitors
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Study Population
Patients treated for deterioration of Crohn's disease either in the out patient clinic or the medical ward of Haukeland University Hospital.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Deterioration of Crohn's disease
- Treated with systemic steroids or TNF alfa inhibitors
- Lesion found on ultrasound
Exclusion Criteria:
- Disease location not reachable with ileocolonoscopy
- Pregnancy
- Acute coronary disease
- Unstable coronary disease
- Previous allergic reaction to SonoVue or its components
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01074580
Contact: Kim Nylund, Cand.med. | 004755973079 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Contact: Trygve Hausken, PhD | 004755972134 | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Norway | |
Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital | Recruiting |
Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, 5021 | |
Contact: Kim Nylund, Cand.med. 00475597379 email@example.com | |
Contact: Trygve Hausken, PhD 004755972134 firstname.lastname@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: Kim Nylund, Cand.med |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Haukeland University Hospital
University of Bergen
Study Director: | Trygve Hausken, PhD | Nastional Center of Gastroenterological Ultrasonography, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway |
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Responsible Party: | Haukeland University Hospital |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01074580 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | 22209 |
Study First Received: | February 23, 2010 |
Last Updated: | August 28, 2013 |
Health Authority: | Norway:National Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics |
Keywords provided by Haukeland University Hospital:
Crohn's disease sonography contrast enhanced ultrasound |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Crohn Disease Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Gastroenteritis |
Gastrointestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Intestinal Diseases |
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Eustachian tube
Eustachian Tube | |
Anatomy of the human ear. | |
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Latin | Tuba auditiva, tuba auditivea, tuba auditoria |
Gray's | subject #230 1042 |
Precursor | first branchial pouch |
MeSH | Eustachian+tube |
The Eustachian tube /juːˌsteɪ.ʃənˈtjuːb/, also auditory tube or pharyngotympanic tube, is a tube that links the nasopharynx to the middle ear. It is a part of the middle ear. In adult humans the Eustachian tube is approximately 35 mm (1.4 in) long. It is named after the sixteenth-century anatomist Bartolomeo Eustachi.[1] Some modern medical books call this the pharyngotympanic tube.[2]
The Eustachian tube extends from the anterior wall of the middle ear to the lateral wall of the nasopharynx, approximately at the level of the inferior nasal concha. A portion of the tube (~1/3) proximal to the middle ear is made of bone; the rest is composed of cartilage[3] and raises a tubal elevation, the torus tubarius, in the nasopharynx where it opens.
In the equids (horses) and some rodent-like species such as the desert hyrax, an evagination of the eustachian tube is known as the guttural pouch and is divided into medial and lateral compartments by the stylohyoid bone of the hyoid apparatus. This is of great importance in equine medicine as the pouches are prone to infections, and, due to their intimate relationship to the cranial nerves (VII, IX, X, XI) and the internal and external carotid artery, various syndromes may arise relating to which is damaged. Epistaxis (nosebleed) is a very common presentation to veterinary surgeons and this may often be fatal unless a balloon catheter can be placed in time to suppress bleeding.
There are four muscles associated with the function of the Eustachian tube:
- Levator veli palatini (innervated by the vagus nerve)
- Salpingopharyngeus (innervated by the vagus nerve)
- Tensor tympani (innervated by the mandibular nerve of CN V)
- Tensor veli palatini (innervated by the mandibular nerve of CN V)
The Eustachian tube is derived from the first pharyngeal pouch, which during embryogenesis forms the tubotympanic recess. The distal part of the tubotympanic sulcus gives rise to the tympanic cavity, while the proximal tubular structure becomes the Eustachian tube.it helps transformation of sound waves.
Pressure equalization[edit]
Under normal circumstances, the human Eustachian tube is closed, but it can open to let a small amount of air through to prevent damage by equalizing pressure between the middle ear and the atmosphere. Pressure differences cause temporary conductive hearing loss by decreased motion of the tympanic membrane and ossicles of the ear.[4] Various methods of ear clearing such as yawning, swallowing, or chewing gum, may be used intentionally to open the tube and equalize pressures. When this happens, humans hear a small popping sound, an event familiar to aircraft passengers, scuba divers, or drivers in mountainous regions. Devices assisting in pressure equalization include an ad hoc balloon applied to the nose, creating inflation by positive air pressure.[5] Some people learn to voluntarily 'click' their ears, together or separately, when deliberating doing a pressure equalizing routine by opening their Eustachian tubes where pressure changes are experienced (as in ascending/descending in aircraft flight, mountain driving, elevator lift/drops, etc.). Some even are able to deliberately keep their Eustachian tubes open for a brief period, and even increase or decrease air pressure in the middle ear. The 'clicking your ears' can actually be heard audibly if one puts one's ear to another person's ear for them to hear the clicking sound. Those that are borderline on learning this voluntary control first discover this via yawning or swallowing or other means (above); which later on discover can be done deliberately without force even when there are no pressure issues involved, by 'clicking one's ears'. When the Eustachian Tubes are deliberately held open voluntarily, one's voice sounds louder in one's head than when they are closed.
Mucus drainage[edit]
The Eustachian tube also drains mucus from the middle ear. Upper respiratory tract infections or allergies can cause the Eustachian tube, or the membranes surrounding its opening to become swollen, trapping fluid, which serves as a growth medium for bacteria, causing ear infections. This swelling can be reduced through the use of systemic pseudoephedrine or topical oxymetazoline.[citation needed]. Ear infections are more common in children because the tube is horizontal and shorter, making bacterial entry easier, and it also has a smaller diameter, making the movement of fluid more difficult. In addition, children's developing immune systems and poor hygiene habits make them more prone to upper respiratory infections.
Clinical significance[edit]
Otitis media, or inflammation of the middle ear, commonly affects the Eustachian tube. Children under 7 are more susceptible to this condition and one theory is that this is because the Eustachian tube is shorter and at more of a horizontal angle than in the adult ear. Others argue that susceptibility in this age group is related to immunological factors and not Eustachian tube anatomy.
Barotitis, a form of barotrauma, may occur when there is a substantial difference in air or water pressure between the outer inner and the inner ear, for example in a rapid ascent while scuba diving, or a sudden decompression of an aircraft at high altitude.
Some people are born with a dysfunctional Eustachian tube,[6] which is much slimmer than the usual human Eustachian tube. This may be genetic, but it has also been suggested to be a condition in which the patient did not fully recover from the effects of pressure on the middle ear during birth (retained birth compression).[7] It is suggested that Eustachian tube dysfunction can result in a large amount of mucus accumulating in the middle ear, often impairing hearing to a degree. This condition is known as otitis media with effusion, and may result in the mucus becoming very thick and glue-like, a condition known as glue ear.
A patulous Eustachian tube is a rare condition, in which the Eustachian tube remains intermittently open, causing an echoing sound of the person's own heartbeat, breathing, and speech. This may be temporarily relieved by moving into a position where the head is upside down.
Smoking can also cause damage to the cilia that protect the Eustachian tube from mucus, which can result in the clogging of the tube and a buildup of bacteria in the ear, leading to a middle ear infection in some cases.[8]
Eustachian tube dysfunction can be caused by recurring and chronic cases of sinus infection. This results from excessive mucus production which causes obstruction to the openings of the Eustachian tubes.
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See also[edit]
- ^ Eustachian tube at Who Named It?
- ^ pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube at eMedicine Dictionary
- ^ Ear - Dissector Answers at University of Michigan Medical School
- ^ Page 152 in:Rex S. Haberman (2004). Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery. New York: Thieme Medical Pub. ISBN 1-58890-173-4.
- ^ Leunig, A.; Mees, K. (2008). "Mittelohrbelüftung mit dem Otovent®-Latexmembran- System". Laryngo-Rhino-Otologie 74 (6): 352–354. doi:10.1055/s-2007-997756. PMID 7662078.
- ^ Eustachian Tube Function and Dysfunction at Baylor College of Medicine
- ^ "FAQs - Cranial Osteopathy". The Children's Clinic. Retrieved 2008-12-23.[dead link]
- ^ Dubin MG, Pollock HW, Ebert CS, Berg E, Buenting JE, Prazma JP (2002). "Eustachian tube dysfunction after tobacco smoke exposure". Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 126 (1): 14–19. doi:10.1067/mhn.2002.121320. PMID 11821759.
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(C) in addition to the above, with respect to the following types of filings, service shall also be made on any address specified in a proof of claim, unless otherwise included on the ECF List:
(i) a Motion to Modify Secured Claim contained in a chapter 13 plan or by separate motion;
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Modulating Neuronal Activity Produces Specific and Long-Lasting Changes in Numerical Competence
Modulating Neuronal Activity Produces Specific and Long-Lasting Changes in Numerical Competence
Current Biology, Volume 20, Issue 22,
Pages 2016-2020,
Publication Date 04 November 2010
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd All rights reserved.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2010.10.007
Roi Cohen Kadosh
Sonja Soskic
Teresa Iuculano
Ryota Kanai
Vincent Walsh
Department of Experimental Psychology and Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3UD, UK
University College London Medical School, Department of Life Sciences, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, London WC1N 3AR, UK
Corresponding author
► Brain stimulation to the parietal cortex can enhance or impair numerical abilities ► The effects were specific to the polarity of the current ► The improvement in numerical abilities lasts up to 6 months ► The brain stimulation affected specifically the material that was recently learned
Around 20% of the population exhibits moderate to severe numerical disabilities [1,2,3], and a further percentage loses its numerical competence during the lifespan as a result of stroke or degenerative diseases [4]. In this work, we investigated the feasibility of using noninvasive stimulation to the parietal lobe during numerical learning to selectively improve numerical abilities. We used transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS), a method that can selectively inhibit or excitate neuronal populations by modulating GABAergic (anodal stimulation) and glutamatergic (cathodal stimulation) activity [5,6]. We trained subjects for 6 days with artificial numerical symbols, during which we applied concurrent TDCS to the parietal lobes. The polarity of the brain stimulation specifically enhanced or impaired the acquisition of automatic number processing and the mapping of number into space, both important indices of numerical proficiency [7,8,9]. The improvement was still present 6 months after the training. Control tasks revealed that the effect of brain stimulation was specific to the representation of artificial numerical symbols. The specificity and longevity of TDCS on numerical abilities establishes TDCS as a realistic tool for intervention in cases of atypical numerical development or loss of numerical abilities because of stroke or degenerative illnesses.


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These cams are noted for their heavy use of noise reduction and unfortunately, you get photos that look like water color was used..smeared. If printing nothing larger than 4x6, then ok. But go larger (and viewed on a LCD screen) the poor image quality is evident. This camera also uses the CCD sensor, which is not as good as the CMOS for images and video. I suggest going to their higher end (and new) S8200, S8350, S8500 series (zoom from 40x to 50x optical) where the CMOS sensor is used and shows excellent image quality. FYI, Costco has the S8200 on sale with Fuji bag and SD card for $229. BestBuy will match it. So for $80. more, you get a camera with much better image quality (via CMOS sensor) and substantially better video.
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The 51-yard net average is the fourth highest single-game net average in NFL history by a player with at least six punts in a game, and the 55.8-yard single-game gross average ties for tenth all-time (min. 6 punts).
Had it not been for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty called against the Broncos that negated an 82-yard punt in the fourth quarter, Colquitt's gross average would have been 60.0 and his net would have improved to 58.5 yards.
The 60.0-yard gross punting average would represent the highest for a single game in NFL history and the 58.5-yard net average would rank second in league annals.
Additionally, the 82-yard punt would have matched the seventh longest in NFL history.
Colquitt, who said that the 82-yard punt was the longest he's ever unleashed in a game, knew he got all of the ball as soon as it left his foot.
"Once I felt it, you know you got a hold of it and it's going to be whatever your max is," Colquitt said. "It's just like everything happened the right way."
As it was, Colquitt's efforts vs. Cincinnati were enough for Sports Illustrated's Peter King to name him the NFL Special Teams Player of the Week in his weekly "Monday Morning Quarterback" Column.
"It wasn't only the six punts for a 55.8-yard average, with an amazing 51.0-yard net. It was the fact that he had no bad punts," King wrote. "How many times has a punter punted six times in a game, with the worst one being a 49-yarder? His punts traveled 57, 58, 59, 49, 57 and 55 yards in a 24-22 Denver win."
"It always starts with the first one," Colquitt said. "You want to start out the day with a good one. It just gives you confidence and as long as you keep hitting them good, you have that confidence for each one."
Colquitt built momentum last year, which carried through the preseason and into the 2011 season. This preseason, Colquitt led the league with a 44.2-yard net punting average this preseason and ranked third with a gross average of 50.1 yards.
"I was a little worried and I was hoping that I didn't peak too soon," Colquitt said, laughing. "The preseason is really important, especially with kicking, because you're not only playing a quarter or something like that. I think it's really good practice and it gets you ready for the games so I just wanted to really work at it and be as consistent as I could and hopefully make it pour over into regular season practice and games."
Since Week 12 of last season, Colquitt ranks third in the NFL with a gross average of 47.8 yards per punt. He finished last year tied for first in the league with six games with a 50+yard gross punting average.
Colquitt said he did not change much mechanically from a year ago, but used the offseason to focus on fundamentals.
"The steps are the biggest thing," he said. "Keeping short steps enables the drop to usually be good. I got away from holding it a little higher – a lot of times you think you get a better punt or better hang time the higher you hold it, but the lower you hold it – you're putting it down to your foot pretty much."
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