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Issue: October, 2009
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Irrigation Districts as "Public Corporations" -
The Latest Inductee into the Governmental Immunity Club
The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled in January of this year that irrigation districts are "public corporations" for purposes of the Governmental Claims Act ("WGCA" or "Act"). In reaching that conclusion, the Court noted that Krenning v. Heart Mountain Irrigation District, 200 P.3d 774 (Wyo. 2009), was the first case in which it had been "squarely presented with the question of whether the WGCA provides governmental immunity to an irrigation district." Id. at 778. The Court then undertook an in-depth interpretation of the statutory language of the WGCA in an attempt to determine the Legislature's intent "based primarily on the plain and ordinary meaning of the words used in the statute." Id. The purpose of this article is to summarize the Court's analysis and conclusion, and identify a few of the implications of the Krenning decision.Facts and Procedural BackgroundHeart Mountain Irrigation District ("Heart Mountain" or "District") is an irrigation district formed pursuant to Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-201. James Flowers was an employee of Heart Mountain. Steven Krenning owned and leased lands within the District and received irrigation water from Heart Mountain. On October 4, 2004, Mr. Flowers and Mr. Krenning had a chance meeting on the road paralleling one of the District's canals. They began arguing, a physical altercation ensued, and Mr. Flowers struck Mr. Krenning with a shovel at least twice. Mr. Krenning suffered a broken arm and head injuries. Mr. Flowers was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon. At trial Mr. Flowers did not deny hitting Mr. Krenning with the shovel, but claimed that he acted in self defense. The jury agreed and acquitted Mr. Flowers. On July 14, 2005, the Krennings presented the District with a Verified Notice of Claim pursuant to Wyo.Stat. § 1-39-113 of the WGCA. On August 10, 2005, the Krennings filed suit against the District and Mr. Flowers. In June, 2007, Heart Mountain moved for summary judgment arguing that it was immune from suit pursuant to the WGCA. Mr. Flowers joined that motion, claiming that he was also subject to governmental immunity as an employee of Heart Mountain. The District Court granted both motions for summary judgment. Irrigation Districts are "Governmental Entities"The Supreme Court began its discussion by noting that the WGCA grants governmental entities "broad immunity from tort liability. . . ." Id. The Court pointed out that "[t]he first question to be resolved is whether the Irrigation District is a governmental entity to which immunity is granted." Id. In answering this foundational question, the Court provided the following statutory guidance: The term 'governmental entity' is defined to include 'the state, University of Wyoming or any local government.' Wyo.Stat.Ann. § 1-39-103(a)(i). In turn, the term "local government," is defined to include 'cities and towns, counties, school districts, joint powers boards, airport boards, public corporations, community college districts, special districts and their governing bodies, all political subdivisions of the state, and their agencies, instrumentalities and institutions.' Wyo.Stat.Ann. § 1-39-103(a)(ii). (Emphasis in original). Id. Heart Mountain claimed that it was a "public corporation" subject to immunity. Because "public corporation" is not defined in the WGCA, the Court looked to the 1979 definition of that phrase as found in Black's Law Dictionary 1105-06 (5th ed. 1979): "An artificial person ... created for the administration of public affairs.... A public corporation is an instrumentality of the state, founded and owned in the public interest, supported by public funds and governed by those deriving their authority from the state." Id. at 779. The Court analyzed each of the foregoing factors and concluded that an irrigation district is an "artificial person." Id. Relying upon Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-102, the Court ruled that irrigation districts are founded and owned in the public interest "as indicated by the legislature's direction that the statutes concerning irrigation districts 'shall be liberally construed to promote the public welfare by reclaiming and irrigating lands.'" Id.(emphasis in original). The Court also found that, to the extent irrigation districts "promote the public welfare," they are created for the promotion of public affairs, and they derive their authority from the State (being created by the district court in the county in which they are located - Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-210). Id. The only question that seemed to give the Court any pause related to whether irrigation districts are supported by public funds. The Court explained that irrigation districts are not funded by taxes paid by the public at large, but by assessments levied against district members. Wyo.Stat. §§ 41-7-401 through 415. The Court then concluded, however, that "the public nature of these assessments is established by other statutory provisions." Id. For example, an irrigation district's annual budget must be approved by the district court. Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-402. Such assessments are approved, levied, and assessed by county commissioners. Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-403. The assessments are "extend[ed] upon the tax roll" by the county assessor. Id. The assessments are collected "by the same officer, and in the same manner and at the same time as state and county taxes are collected." Wyo.Stat. § 41-7-404(a). Based on these findings the Court concluded as follows: Read together, these statutory provisions give the Irrigation District's assessments the character of public funds. Accordingly, we conclude that the Irrigation District satisfies all of the requirements of Black's definition of a public corporation. Id. The Court summed up its decision as follows: The WGCA expressly grants governmental immunity to public corporations. Irrigation districts are public corporations, as shown by the ordinary definition of a public corporation, other legislative provisions, and previous holdings by this Court. Thus, the WGCA unambiguously grants governmental immunity to irrigation districts. Id. at 781. Irrigation Districts are Not "Public Utilities"The next question addressed was whether irrigation districts should be considered "public utilities" for which governmental immunity has been waived. See Wyo.Stat. § 1-39-108(a). The Krennings had argued that Heart Mountain supplies water as a "public utility." The District responded by pointing out that it does not supply water "to or for the public," but only to its members. According to the Court, "[w]e have previously explained that the statutory phrase 'to or for the public' refers to 'sales to sufficient of the public to clothe the operation with a public interest.'" Id. at 782. Finding that the District "serves only a limited class of individuals, those who are actually members of the irrigation district," (Id), the Court ruled in favor of Heart Mountain and, quoting from the District Court's decision letter, noted as follows: [T]here is 'no reason to believe that any type of products or services are being sold by the District to the general public.' These facts support the conclusion that the Irrigation District is not a public utility, just as an electric company supplying electricity to a limited number of distributors was not a public utility. See Bridle Bit [Ranch Co. v. Basin Elec. Power Coop., 2005 WY 108, 118 P.3d 996, 1011 (Wyo. 2005)]. Id. The WGCA Extends Immunity to Employees The Court also discussed the fact that the WGCA extends governmental immunity to a public entity's employees so long as they are acting within the scope of their duties. See Wyo.Stat. § 1-39-104(a). Based upon that limitation, the Krennings argued that Mr. Flowers was acting outside of the scope of his employment. The problem for the Krennings, however, is that they alleged in their Complaint that Mr. Flowers was an employee of the District and acting within the scope of his employment when the altercation occurred. The Court concluded, based on the Krennings' express allegations, that "[i]n that capacity, he is subject to governmental immunity, and summary judgment was properly granted." Id. at 784. The WGCA Does Not Violate the Equal Protection ClauseThe Court also ruled that the Krennings failed to carry their "heavy burden" of showing that granting governmental immunity to an irrigation district violates the equal protection clause of the Wyoming Constitution. In reaching that conclusion, the Court reverted to its discussion regarding the "public benefits" of irrigation districts: An irrigation district, reclaiming as it does, desert lands in the state, and accordingly conferring a benefit not alone upon the private individuals within the district, but also upon the people of the state as a whole, is a public, rather than a private corporation. Id. at 785 (quoting Sullivan v. Blakesley, 246 P. 918, 921 (Wyo. 1926)). The Court went on to explain: "In light of the public benefits conferred by irrigation districts, it is apparent that there is a rational relationship to an appropriate legislative purpose served by extending governmental immunity to irrigation districts." Id. Significance of DecisionThe significance of the Court's decision in Krenning v. Heart Mountain Irrigation District cannot be overstated in terms of the operation and management of irrigation districts. Such districts now enjoy the full benefits of governmental immunity, while also being excluded from the definition of a "public utility." The Court's designation of irrigation districts as "public corporations" will shield them from future negligence claims, thereby protecting them from the risk of lawsuits and crippling judgments. As attorneys who represent irrigation districts, we were pleased with the Supreme Court's willingness to conduct an in-depth analysis of the questions before it. By taking the time to fully analyze the historical and statutory framework in which irrigation districts function, the Court was able to describe the critically important role that such entities have played in Wyoming's past, and will continue to play in Wyoming's future. Harriet M. Hageman is a partner in the law firm of Hageman & Brighton, P.C., which focuses its practice on water and natural resource issues. Ms. Hageman is licensed in Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado. Copyright © 2009 – Wyoming State Bar
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I always suggest that they contact a local appraiser who is experienced and has been in the business for sometime to consult with. Each appraiser sets his/her own fees so I can't tell you what it costs but it's worth every penny that you will pay. Appraisers are in the business for long term. We study the markets. We know where there are areas of settlement, termites, flood plains, etc.
When the market gets hot, everyone becomes a real estate agent - including your son or daughter who just got out of high school. When the market goes south, so do a whole bunch of the new agents, but the appraisers are still here.
You, as a potential buyer, pays me, as a consultant, a fee. As such, I get no more or no less by telling you any more or less. I'm not on a commission so I will tell you everything that I know about a market area or location.
It's far better to pay me or another appraiser a consultation fee and an hour or two out of our day now than to buy a home and then attempt to sell it in several years to only find out that you owe more than it's worth. A whole bunch more.
One of the most effective ways that I found is to simply explain the URAR. Each section, comments, the over 1400 or so decisions that may be processed by the appraiser. Also I pass out a URAR to everyone, you can either fill it out ahead of time or leave it blank.
I have found a general overall surprise from the audience regarding the amount data and analysis we have to use. Most people don't have a clue, and the interaction is usual pretty good especially for some story telling.
Hank for what its worth I am in a similar scenario in terms of utilizing technology for the sake of presentation. Having said that, I have presented to a few different groups in the past year using what I call a "stump the band format". What I do is go over a lot of the "typical myths" that are so prevalent by homeowners in that I ask the question in a true/false format or multiple choice format then call on someone in the audience to respond to that specific question. Typically I may have a handout of 10-15 question on a sheet of paper. Then I go over the correct answer to that specific question. This in turn generates more questions and or further clarification by the audience. I try to intermix the questions with some fluff and some more difficult/technical questions. When you think of all of the odd things you stumlbe across in this business the questions really start flying right off the top of your head.
I like this format because I can get the audience involved in participation, you get immediate feed back and it seems more interesting and lively than if I just stand up and lecture for 1/2 hour or more. In some situations if the audience gets the right answer, I provide them with an inexpensive gag type of gift or something of nominal value.
If you want more info feel free to contact me directly - Good luck KJ
I was asked by a mortgage lender to be a guest speaker at a luncheon that he was hosting for local realtors; I agreed. My only advice after having done this is don't ever agree to speak to a gathering of realtors; a year later I'm still recovering from the trauma. :cry:
Maybe you can attend someone else's seminar prior to whenever yours starts. Several companies do this in my area. A FSBO organization is one in particular. Find out who else is doing them in your area to see what they do. Good luck!
I wouldn't get into handing out a URAR and going through it. Rather, give them info that will be helpful and interesting. If your market is homebuyers, give them advice on what to look for in a home, how to match a home to their needs, and tie it to value...what features add value and what don't. You might want to give a layman's definition of market value - "what the home would sell for if you stuck a for-sale sign in the front yard and enough people had enough time to look at it". Also might want to explain what an appraisal IS (a professional opinion of value based on sales of similar properties) and what it ISN'T (a determination of value). Might want to explain that the bank must order the appraisal, so they shouldn't go out and get one and expect to use it for financing. Another good area to discuss would be functional overimprovements (but don't use these technical appraisal terms) in other words give them examples of things that may be valuable to them but not necessarily add value in the market (proverbial gold plated water faucets). Talk about potential return on cost for various renovation projects if they are looking at fixer-uppers. Speak in generalities. Remember, they aren't appraisers. They aren't even real estate agents, so speak in layman's terms.
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After much speculation, the preliminary estimate from the ONS has confirmed what we feared – that the economy dipped back into recession in Q1. This is obviously not what we wanted to hear, however what is the actual impact on our daily lives? Most of us have managed to survive the first quarter of the year without realising that we were in a recession, so why should our attitudes change in reaction to a retrospective statistic?
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Jacaranda Village at Plantation
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Dania Beach, FL 33314
Emerald Palms
- Clubhouse
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Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Island Club Apartments
- Excellent Service
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Set among tropical palm trees and beautiful landscaping, Island Club is a gated community surrounded by tropical palm trees. Enjoy our sparkling pool, warm jacuzzi, community fitness center, picnic and bbq area, and tennis courts. All homes include washers and dryers.
North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Parrot's Landing
- Newly Remodeled Units
- Large Floorplans
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Parrot's Landing, the place to live in North Lauderdale! A great place to call home with large 1,2, and 3 bedroom.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Breezes at Palm Aire
- Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floorplans
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- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Sparkling pool & jacuzzi
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Community Acres
- Central air conditioning
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- On-site Management
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Cypress Shores
- Swimming Pool with WiFi
- Fitness Center
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- Clubhouse with WiFi Lounge
- 9-Foot or Vaulted Ceiling
- Oversized Windows
- Full-Size Washer and Dryer
- Screened Patio
Cypress Shores is built around a twenty one-acre cypress preserve within Coconut Creek. This community is located one and a half miles north of an entrance to the Florida Turnpike, three miles south of Sawgrass Expressway, and four miles west of I-95, which allows for an easy commute to Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. The Promenade at Coconut Creek with upscale retailers such as Chico's and Coldwater Creek is minutes away.
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
The Ellington
- Huge Eat In Kitchens
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- Newly Remodeled
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Emerald Place
- Lake Views Available
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Arium Resort
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The Ashlar
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Port Royale Apartments
- Attended Access Gate
- Screened Terraces
- Spacious Closets
- Covered Parking
- Washer/Dryer included
- On-site Management
- Intracoastal and Marina Views Available
- Waterfront Pools and Spa
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- 2 Story Fully Equipped Fitness Center
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Port Royale Apartments, in Fort Lauderdale, FL offers one and two bedroom apartments for rent located on the Intracoastal Waterway right off of US-1. Close to the Coral Ridge and Pompano Beach Golf Courses.
Sunrise, FL 33351
Water Terrace
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Located in the city of Sunrise, in South Florida, Water Terrace offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with numerous brand-new amenities. Just minutes away from downtown shopping, local restaurants, medical facilities and recreation with easy access to major freeways. Pets accepted.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Plantation Gardens Apartment Homes
- Spacious Floorplans
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- Balconies/Patios
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Pet Friendly apartments in Plantation FL near Fort Lauderdale. Private patios balconies walk in closets GE appliances. BBQ pavilion two pools and dog park.
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Laurels at Jacaranda
- Business center with equipment
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MPG Awards 2015
Location: London
Event returns to the Park Plaza Riverbank in February, and promises "yet another exclusive performance from a 'surprise' band."
Wes Maebe hosting mixing masterclasses at Cream RoomNEWS
UK recording facility Cream Room Studios is planning a series of Easter masterclasses with experienced engineer Wes Maebe.
Flood and Alan Moulder win top prize at MPG Awards 2014NEWS
The 2014 MPG Awards were held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London last night.
MPG Awards 2014
Location: London
Annual event recognises the contributions made by recording professionals to the success of the UK music industry.
Trevor Horn opens Sarm Studios for charity 'Yard Sale'NEWS
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McGurk named KCAC Baseball "Pitcher of the Week"
Sterling College baseball player Devin McGurk earned weekly KCAC "Co Pitcher of the Week" honors this past week after helping the Warriors go 3-3 overall and 3-3 in KCAC play.
McGurk, 5'10, sophomore from Great Bend, KS, garnered "Pitcher of the Week" honors after pitching seven innings and only giving up one earned run in Sterling's 5-1 win over Friends University. McGurk struck out three and walked two.
Sterling is currently 11-23 overall and 5-7 in KCAC play.
McGurk is majoring in business administration at Sterling College.
The Warriors will be on the road Thursday night at Newman University and host Hillsdale Baptist on Saturday.
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Container throughput in the Port of Virginia in 2011 increased by a slim 1.2 percent year-over-year, as a Chinese ban on many export commodities that historically go through the port kept traffic growth down.
"Posting positive numbers under those conditions tells me that 2012 is going to be different," said Jerry Bridges, executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. "We grew in spite of a weak economy and some larger trade issues that we had absolutely no control over that an adverse impact on our volumes."
Bridges said his optimism for this year is based on the growing interest in the VPA's barge service to and from Richmond, and CSX Transportation's new on-dock rail operation. He is also encouraged by the expansion of rail reach into the mid-South and the Middle West by Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX.
In addition, the VPA has been in discussions with some ocean carriers that are considering a change in their East Coast port rotations in order to take advantage of the port's deep water, Bridges said. The agency operates the container terminal in Norfolk and Portsmouth.
The port handled $194 million worth of exports to China last year, making the Asian powerhouse Virginia's largest export market. The VPA's year-end trade balance average for 2011 was 59 percent exports and 41 percent imports.
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TORONTO—Green grass and technology will be taking on a new form at BMO Field, home of Major League Soccer's Toronto FC this season.
On Tuesday at around noon about a dozen workers fitted the last rolls of grass at the Toronto's downtown soccer stadium.
The artificial turf is long gone, as the undertaking to upgrade the field started right after last year's season ended.
According to Bob Hunter, executive vice president of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the change will bring BMO Field up to par with the premier soccer fields in Europe.
The cost of the natural grass and its supporting system is estimated at $3.5 million and will cost $180,000 to maintain on a yearly basis, as opposed to the annual $100,000 for the artificial turf.
"But we are ready to pay that now," said Mr. Hunter.
The new grass needs 14 days to grow strong roots and be ready for the studs of soccer players.
The management is not taking any chances with the weather. Therefore, the newly installed system includes not only the two inches of grass but also Glycol heating tubes and the Subgrade drain lines.
Heating tubes are spaced throughout the field six inches apart and 10 inches beneath the grass. A boiler heats up water and runs it through the tubes.
The aeration system consists of six-inch drain pipes that reside about 15 inches under the grass. They act as an enormous shop vacuum, only they absorb water.
Together, these two systems will heat up the field and drain excess water to keep the grass in perfect growing conditions. They will ensure that no matter what the weather, Toronto FC will start their season on time and on a fresh new turf.
The aeration and drainage systems enable the players to use the field even with an early winter or a wet spring.
The field is also equipped with 12 GPS sensors that are grouped in four zones. Each sensor is the size of an old-school portable phone.
BMO Field is the first soccer field in the world that has both systems controlled remotely through GPS. The sensors, embedded in the ground, monitor the temperature and the moisture of the soil. This information is sent through a satellite to a monitoring station, which then adjusts the system to stabilize the temperature and the moisture.
The sensors run on batteries, which last about a year and then have to be replaced.
Hunter mentioned that there are already other clubs that are asking about playing on BMO Field turf.
Toronto FC's home opener is against the newest MLS team, the Philadelphia Union, on Thursday April 15.


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Review of the 2010 Jaguar XF
With an undeniable presence and newfound performance capabilities, the 2010 Jaguar XF is a prime choice for a midsize luxury sport sedan.
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Refined ride, sporty handling, powerful V8 performance, stylish and well-crafted interior.
Fussy controls, poor rearward visibility, no all-wheel-drive option.
What's New for 2010
Only a year after being introduced, the Jaguar XF receives some noteworthy changes for 2010. The base model remains the same, but it's now joined by the XF Premium and its new 5.0-liter V8, an XF Supercharged with a blown version of the 5.0-liter engine, and the ultra-high-performance XFR, which adds 40 more horsepower to that supercharged V8. Standard equipment, options packages and pricing have been changed to reflect the new trim levels. All XFs are also quieter this year, thanks to additional noise-reduction materials.Read full review of the 2010 Jaguar XF
Full 2010 Jaguar XF Review
What's New for 2010
Only a year after being introduced, the Jaguar XF receives some noteworthy changes for 2010. The base model remains the same, but it's now joined by the XF Premium and its new 5.0-liter V8, an XF Supercharged with a blown version of the 5.0-liter engine, and the ultra-high-performance XFR, which adds 40 more horsepower to that supercharged V8. Standard equipment, options packages and pricing have been changed to reflect the new trim levels. All XFs are also quieter this year, thanks to additional noise-reduction materials.
Now in its second year of production, the 2010 Jaguar XF continues to be a game-changer for the struggling British luxury marque. Recent Jags were seemingly designed to cater to what people think a Jag should be, namely, a quaint motorcar that looks just like the quaint motorcar that came before it. They were built for the people who think of England as a nation filled with yarn-twiddling grannies sipping Earl Grey and telling tales about the War. The XF leaves those people in its dust, establishing a bold new stylistic direction for Jaguar. Traditional virtues like powerful engines and a sumptuous cabin remain, but the XF's contemporary shape sets it apart as a Jag for the 21st century.
Despite having received a warm welcome in its first production year, when an XF Supercharged defeated segment stalwarts from Audi, BMW and Mercedes in an Edmunds comparison test, the XF lineup receives some notable changes for 2010. The base model's 4.2-liter V8 stays the same, but the 420-hp supercharged 4.2-liter V8 -- which powered the victorious car in the above-mentioned shootout -- is no more. Instead, there are three new engines along with two new trim levels. The new XF Premium comes with a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 that pumps out 385 hp, while the familiar XF Supercharged gets, yes, a supercharged version of that engine good for a whopping 470 hp. The new supercharged XFR tops the line with an even more powerful version of the XF Supercharged's motor -- 510 hp and 461 pound-feet of torque are its towering ratings. Along with the gutsier engine, the XFR also boasts quicker steering, bigger brakes, 20-inch wheels, unique exterior and interior styling and trim and automatically adjustable suspension damper settings for optimized ride and handling.
The new engines and models are an extraordinary second act for a car that's already established itself as a class standout. The XF Premium will hold strong appeal for the typical luxury car buyer, while the XF Supercharged and particularly the XFR are meant to give cars like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG a run for their money. Any 2010 Jaguar XF deserves a place on your "to drive" list if you're considering a sedan in this price segment. It's not without its quirks and detractors, but nothing can match the XF's blend of sophisticated road manners, high-tech features and signature British interior ambience.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Jaguar XF is a midsize luxury sedan available in four trim levels: base XF, XF Premium, XF Supercharged and XFR. Standard equipment for the base XF includes 18-inch wheels, rear parking sensors, a sunroof, automatic headlights, automatic dual-zone climate control, keyless ignition, leather upholstery and heated 10-way power front seats with driver memory functions. Also standard are Bluetooth, a navigation system, voice-activated controls and a nine-speaker stereo with a six-CD changer, an auxiliary audio jack, an iPod interface and satellite radio. The Vision package adds front parking sensors, a rearview camera and a blind-spot warning system.
The XF Premium includes Vision package items and adds a more powerful V8 engine, 19-inch wheels, bigger brakes, bi-xenon auto-leveling headlamps, heated and cooled front seats, leather-trimmed dash and door trim, wood trim choices and keyless ignition and entry. The Portfolio package adds 20-inch wheels, 16-way driver and 12-way passenger power seats, contrasting stitching, ebony wood trim, a heated steering wheel and a power rear window shade. The latter two items are stand-alone options on the base XF.
Optional on the XF and XF Premium is a Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system with 14 speakers and HD radio. The XF Premium can also be outfitted with adaptive cruise control.
The XF Supercharged comes standard with all of the above except adaptive cruise control (available as an option) plus a supercharged V8, 20-inch wheels and quad tailpipes. The only option on Supercharged models is adaptive cruise control. The Jaguar XFR adds even more supercharged power, unique 20-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension, bigger brakes, a specialized limited-slip rear differential, additional seating adjustments and unique interior trim.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Jaguar XF features four engines, each with a corresponding trim level. The base XF features a 4.2-liter V8 that produces 300 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The XF Premium has a 5.0-liter V8 making 385 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. The XF Supercharged has a supercharged version of the 5.0-liter V8 rated at 470 hp and 424 lb-ft. The XFR has a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with even more power, cranking out 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. All send their grunt to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission that features a Sport mode and shift paddles. Fuel economy estimates for the 4.2-liter V8 are 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The naturally aspirated 5.0-liter engine drops just slightly to 16/23/19. Estimates for the supercharged engines were not available as of this writing.
Standard safety features include antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. A rearview camera and a blind-spot warning system are optional on the base XF and standard on the XF Premium and XFR.
Interior Design and Special Features
The Jaguar XF's interior is a bold step forward for both the traditionally frumpy British brand and the entire luxury sedan segment. The console-mounted start button pulsates red like there's a real feline heart beating deep inside. Pressing it fires the engine to life, and then the circular gear selector rises into the driver's palm as the four air vents rotate into place. Some might find this production a bit gimmicky, but the XF backs it up with soft leather, tastefully applied wood and a pleasing design. Overall, it's a standout in a segment typically known for conservative cabins.
There are a couple ergonomic missteps, though. Most of the audio, climate, navigation and Bluetooth phone functions are controlled via a central touchscreen, and while the menus are logically arranged, some of the virtual buttons are too small. Also, the unnecessarily swoopy graphics make processing times too long. The center stack's few physical buttons are welcome for adjusting the climate system, but those devoted to audio controls are redundant, and generally this real estate could be better utilized. Rear outward visibility is also worse than average.
In terms of space, those in front will find an ample amount, but taller folks seated in the back may find their heads grazing the roof -- the XF is not as commodious as the 5 Series or E-Class. The trunk, however, is quite roomy at 17 cubic feet.
Driving Impressions
The 2010 Jaguar XF's smooth and hushed demeanor allows for comfortable long-distance journeys, yet there's also an unexpected level of performance for a Jaguar sedan. Around corners, the XF has considerable grip and surprisingly high limits. The steering is a little light and numb, but the XF is still more fun to drive than many competitors.
Acceleration from the base V8 is swift and smooth; from the new naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, even more so. But the lusciously smooth supercharged V8 in the XF and Supercharged is a whole new ball game, serving up a seemingly endless wave of eye-popping power. For those who desire a Jaguar with even sharper claws, the 510-hp XFR adds even more thrust, along with the most capable and entertaining handling in the lineup.
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A 67-year-old man was at his home in New Haven, Conn. when he heard a suspicious noise. The homeowner went to investigate, first spotting a screen that had been forced open, then a naked intruder. A struggle ensued, during which the homeowner was able to retreat to another floor and retrieve a handgun. The homeowner then went back to confront the criminal and ordered the man to leave. When the home invader refused, another altercation ensued, during which the homeowner shot the criminal in the chest.
The home invader was taken to a local hospital where he is listed as in critical condition. (The Milford Mirror, Milford, Conn. 07/23/12, The New Haven Register, New Haven, Conn. 07/27/12)
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I'm trying to determine what I can do in my home to protect against intruders and mainly theft. I know about the make my day law in colorado but I'm not sure about when I can use my firearm in a situation that is not clearly a lethal threat to me
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If I were you, I would look up your state laws and not take information on this forum as fact. Not that these guys on here are not intelligent (because there is a ton of knowledge on this forum) but you need to the laws inside and out with your situation that you are talking about. And myself personally wouldn't rely on a forum with my freedom.
I agree, I just wondered if anyone had any sources with state law info...
Just google "colorado laws for self defense." I just did that and read the laws on your question. It is too long to write down but was good info. Also go to www.state.co.us/gov that has the revised statutes.
It varies by state, even between those states that have 'Castle Doctrines'. In Texas, I don't have to make a judgement about whether that guy is armed or not, wishes me bodily harm or just wants to steal my stuff.
Here in PA we also have the castle doctrine deadly force may be used when confronted with deadly force. No crack head is going to hurt or injure me or my family period.
If there is an intruder and he does not flee once confronted, there is a generally accepted inference about intent. It's outside of the dwelling that the intent needs to be better inferred to justify using deadly force, even in Castle Doctrine states like ours. Even with the law on your side, you have to be right.
You were given good advice to research the Colorado law rather than take the word of anyone.
Good advice by all. Definitely check your state laws. Living in California has a tendency to hamstring an individual if and when it comes to making a life changing decision such as this. All 3 of my children are in LE and are always quick to tell mom and dad that if anyone threatens us in our home or business, that it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.


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Fall Partnership Drive--How did it End?Posted October 8, 2010 - 2:45pm
It was a great moment in K-LIFE history. Re-live the final moments of the Fall Partnership Drive in this behind-the-scenes video. The march to victory was caught on tape and you can see it unfold.
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For 20 years, Darien resident Skip Strittmatter has served as the executive director of the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau. In 1993, its budget was only $50,000 — until Strittmatter took over.
With a budget of $2.2 million, the organization now offers more of an economic boost than many may realize. Strittmatter has much to do with that success.
A native of Essex, Iowa, Strittmatter attended college at the University of North Iowa and earned a degree in psychology and speech therapy. During her college years, she left the institution with more than just a degree.
"My name is Jo Ellen, and there were two of us who lived in the dorm with the same first name," she said. "One day, a friend of mine decided to call me 'Skip,' and the name has stuck ever since. No one calls me Jo Ellen any longer."
Strittmatter's career began when she and her husband bought a beer distributorship. But it was her work with a local chamber of commerce that led her to the tourism field.
"I'm the type of person who likes to get highly involved in an area, and when I worked with a chamber of commerce in Iowa to produce their magazine, I fell in love with the hospitality world, and I was eventually asked to work for the Iowa office of tourism," she said.
Strittmatter later moved south, and for eight years, served as the CEO and president of the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau in Texas. She says she was recruited for the DuPage County job.
Her job today involves overseeing a staff of 14 people and a variety of activities, which include the marketing operation, writing grants, working with state and local budgets, overseeing 20 to 30 publications, working with sales teams and more.
"Today, visitors to DuPage generate $2.2 billion, and we have a total of 22,000 people working here in the county in this industry," she said.
Strittmatter said that, in addition to the total revenue generated through tourism, an additional $570 million is generated through tax receipts.
"The $2.2 billion is the total expenditure that was generated last year, and we believe that tourism is the fastest way to grow economic development," Strittmatter said.
Larry Forssberg, executive director of the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, says that Strittmatter is a master at "building bridges."
"The passion she has comes through in everything she does, and she has the capacity to see the big picture," Forssberg said. "A lot of her work involves the hotels that are in the area, which obviously compete against each other, but she's able in spite of that to forge connections and create a team."
Strittmatter says that the number of hotel rooms in the county numbered just 8,000 when she began and has now reached 17,000.


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Meditation has been suggested as a possible strategy to benefit those with TBI, but currently there is not enough research on the ability of those affected by TBI to meditate or to benefit from meditation, and the few published studies report different results, so its effectiveness remains unknown. For more information, read HPRC's Overview, and for an even more in-depth analysis of the research, read our Research Summary on the topic.
Confidence is a central aspect of performance. Confidence comes from a belief in self, coupled with hard work. Surround yourself with confident people whose support can help get you through situations where it may seem impossible to succeed. Likewise, being a confident, positive role model helps bolster the confidence of those around you. Confidence within a group or unit is contagious and can have amazing results when you believe in yourself and those around you.
You've probably heard of TBI—the acronym for traumatic brain injury. The Defense Centers of Excellence defines a traumatic brain injury as "a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain." TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, with 80-90% being mild. The symptoms, treatments, and recovery time are different for mild versus moderate-to-severe TBIs.
Common symptoms associated with TBI are:
Physical: headache, sleep disturbances, dizziness, balance problems, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, visual disturbances, sensitivity to light, ringing in the ears
Cognitive: slowed thinking, poor concentration, memory problems, difficulty finding words
Emotional: anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings
For more information, including strategies and suggestions for rehabilitation, check out DCoE's Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Pocket Guide for Warfighters. TBI is a serious physical as well as mental injury, so it is important to consult a health professional before attempting any kind of treatment.
Tobacco use, especially in the military, is still an important health issue in this country. While the negative effects of tobacco use have been well documented, what you may not know is that there's also a lot research about what happens when you quit smoking—and the news is good, especially if living longer is something you care about. Scientists have compiled information from these studies and have found that it's never too late to quit, even if you have been a lifetime smoker. The military is committed to keeping its past and present service members ready and resilient. Check out HPRC's article "Tobacco in the military: Be a quitter!" Live longer and better. Consider quitting, starting today!
A recent American Psychological Association press release focused on the overall effectiveness of brain training programs as explored in a review of research that appeared in the Journal of Developmental Psychology. It turns out that not only are these exercises ineffective for treating cognitive disorders such as ADHD, but their effectiveness on improving brain function and intelligence in healthy adults and children is minimal. In fact, the effects weren't comprehensive and didn't last long.
If you're looking to increase cognitive performance, mindfulness training such as meditation may be a good bet. Although mindfulness meditation is a relatively young field of study, so far studies indicate that regular practice has a positive effect on memory, attention, and mood regulation.
Yoga's popularity is growing in the United States, but many Americans are still not familiar with the details of this ancient practice. Yoga roots are holistic in nature—body and mind are of equal importance, and the asanas, or poses, which define yoga for many of us, are only one aspect of practice. Together with meditation and breath control, yoga promotes strength, flexibility, and awareness of body and mind. Yoga can help achieve wellness through meditation, deep relaxation, stretching, and breathing. Several organizations are now beginning to provide yoga classes tailored to veterans and active-duty service members who suffer from combat stress. VA facilities, Warrior Transition Units, and civilian studios are using it to complement traditional treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury.
Individuals who struggle with PTSD describe it as a feeling of disconnectedness from themselves and others. Yoga, which means "bringing together parts as a whole," helps people feel connected again. One traditional type of yoga that has been shown to decrease anxiety in the military population is sensory-enhanced hatha yoga, which involves breathing, meditation, and certain poses. A specific benefit reported by participants in sensory-enhanced yoga was a decrease in insomnia. Combat-stressed adults also experienced reduced hyperarousal symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and rage. Integrative Restoration (iRest) is a yoga-based meditative practice that teaches a person to focus on breathing when a negative memory arises. Soldiers and marines have expressed satisfaction in these breathing techniques because of the method's simplicity and ease. It allows a person to regain control over his/her thoughts whenever symptoms of PTSD present themselves. A study found that iRest decreases rage, anxiety, and emotional reactivity all of which encourage negative thoughts and memories. Those practicing iRest also reported increased feelings of relaxation, peace, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) was one of the first military facilities to research the outcomes of yoga for veterans and active-duty warriors suffering from PTSD. WRAMC immediately added iRest to its weekly treatment programs for soldiers suffering from PTSD and TBI after observing its effects: increased calm and peaceful feelings, less severe reactions to situations, and increased outlook on life.
There are many more yoga practices than the ones mentioned here, and each yoga method is different, so you can find the right one for you!
Dealing with the stress of deployment and re-adjusting to home life post-deployment can be tough. It's important to focus on managing your stress, finding ways to cope, and building your resilience. According to Real Warriors, you can get "behaviorally fit" by managing stress and reaching out to others. Among several tips offered is how to deal with problems as they come—head on. Don't avoid discussing tough issues or finding ways to deal with them. For problems that seem too big, try breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps. For issues that you still find yourself struggling with even after breaking them down, the best bet is to get help from a professional, friend, or supportive family member.
Even wonder why HPRC refers to the sections of its website as "domains"? They came from an initiative within the Department of Defense that's outlined in a special issue of Military Medicine titled "Total Force Fitness for the 20th Century: A New Paradigm." Experts identified eight "domains" of fitness that contribute to the optimal, overall fitness and preparedness of U.S. military forces. With some reorganization (and one exception – medical), these domains are represented on HPRC's website—Physical Fitness, Environment, Nutrition, Dietary Supplements (originally part of nutrition), Mind Tactics (psychological, behavioral, and spiritual fitness), and Family and Relationships (family and social fitness)—along with a section on Total Force Fitness that addresses how these domains come together to create Human Performance Optimization (HPO) for our military service members.
Working out by yourself is fine if you're self-motivated, but getting a buddy to tag along can provide the motivation needed to really ramp up your workout. Let's face it—a bit of friendly competition can help you push harder than if you were alone. In fact, research has consistently shown that performance is substantially improved when you exercise with someone (even a virtual partner)—unless the workout is complex or involves tasks that require coordination, when the performance can degrade (i.e., "choking under pressure"). So, for best results, practice your difficult routines with a trainer, and then engage in healthy competition to optimize your performance. Keep in mind that not just any friend will do. It's best to get a buddy whose skill level is similar to your own.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been one of the military's top priorities in the past few years, especially after reports of projected rates as high as 30% in veterans. However, a May 2012 Science article points to new findings that might indicate lower PTSD rates currently across all services—between 2.1 and 13.8%. Taking into consideration under-reporting due to stigma, the authors suggest these low rates might be due to the targeted attention that PTSD has received, along with interest in bolstering Warfighter resilience. The article cites the military's adoption of resilience programs such as "Battlemind" as possible contributors to these low rates. The authors recommend more in-depth research to determine the effectiveness of such programs.


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What does IT mean to you? Is it pure information technology or a moniker for the organization, which heretofore has parceled out information technology?
It's an important distinction and one I need to bear in mind each time I sit down to write. That's because I refer to IT as transforming business.
Indeed, information technology is transforming businesses, but not all IT organizations are.
IT the organization isn't the sole arbiter anymore of who gets the information technology they need to do their jobs. In many cases, IT the organization is being reluctantly dragged into the era of empowerment where workers get information technology on their own.
Thanks to cheap and powerful smart phones, cloud services and terabyte drives, a salesman, for instance, can not only manage his contacts, contracts, calendar, spreadsheets and presentations, but can easily collaborate in the cloud with customers and colleagues. He may need IT the org to access the corporate data center, but that outfit's hold on the salesman's technology is loosening.
Forrester Research just did a report entitled "BT 2020: IT's Future in the Empowered Era," which examines technology self-sufficiency and offers advice about how IT the organization can adjust and even thrive (BT stands for business technology).
Some 39% of millennials (workers under 30) have their own smart phones "regardless of whether IT the organization supports it." Another 22% have a web service they found on their own that helps them get their jobs done. And 34% say the technology they have at home is better than the technology at work. Millennials will comprise almost half the workforce by 2020.
It's a constant tug of war: ever-cost conscious IT tends to centralizes information technology while empowered and workers tear at that fabric. By 2020, IT the organization will still be the overseer of centralized data assets, but user land will have been largely lost.
You get the picture.
Forrester recommends several courses of action CIOs can take today and I added my comments. Here's a sampling:
-- Evaluate what 2020 looks like to your business and IT the organization.
-- Embrace the "empowered business user." If you can't fight them and you can't, join them, as the ages-old maxim goes. Empowered workers have already won (perhaps more than any one person, Steve Jobs is responsible for empowering workers. Cell phones planted the seeds).
-- Let go of the notion that you have to control all technology. If you think you do, you almost certainly don't.
-- Put forth opportunities not constraints (IT the organization is famous for the latter).
IT the organization carries negative connotations. "You have to go IT for that," says your boss. GROAN.
I'm not sure if BT is broad enough to replace IT as the de rigueur and future term, but clearly the latter needs to lose the association with the organization.
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Excellent Stuff John.
I've been arguing for this for quite some time. Shadow IT is created by the empowered user trying to get things done.
Let's hope more organizations take heed and listen to advice like this.
I hit submit before I wanted to.
The future of IT is something that currently hangs in the balance today. If we in IT continue to manage the 'process' and 'environment' rather than the 'experience', the business will continue to find ways to become more empowered.
Hi John,
This is well said. Two years ago the CEO of Intel said that they now sell more silicone to consumer IT and social media companies than they do to corporate IT groups. For the first 50 years of computing the driving force for the technology was corporate and government IT. Now the technology is driven by consumer IT; the horse is out of the barn; the genie is out of the bottle, and it's a whole new world that is hard to figure out but happening none the less.
Instead of just saying NO and banning use of iPhones or Facebook etc, corporate IT groups can become heros by finding ways to connect in-house systems with mobile devices and using social media apps to create new user interfaces for legacy systems. There is a bunch of new opportunities for IT groups to become the enterprise architects and developers of new hybrid systems that connect their internal systems like ERP, CRM, Customer Service etc with the great wide world where their customers and suppliers live.
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Hard Choice for a Comfortable Death: Sedation
- 5Dec 27, '09 by alan headbloomHard Choice for a Comfortable Death: Sedation
By Anemona Hartocollis; New York Times; December 26, 2009
In almost every room people were sleeping, but not like babies. This was not the carefree sleep that would restore them to rise and shine for another day. It was the sleep before and sometimes until death.
In some of the rooms in the hospice unit at Franklin Hospital, in Valley Stream on Long Island, the patients were sleeping because their organs were shutting down, the natural process of death by disease. But at least one patient had been rendered unconscious by strong drugs.
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- 0Dec 27, '09 by Sadhi1A hard pill to swallow, knowing that the medication the I adm may speed up the death of my patient is hard to deal with. But, what is better... having the patient so confused and agitated to point where he may injury himself or others, or medicate the patient using safe parameters. Seems like we lose either way.
- 8Dec 28, '09 by mamamerleeMany thanks to the person who posted this. When my dad was still awake and alert, his body was already slowing down. His kidneys had stopped functioning, he was refusing to eat or drink, refused a feeding tube. Although he clearly stated that he did not want to die, we made it clear to him that if he didn't have any intake, he would soon die. He repeated that he didn't want to die, but also didn't want to eat. All he wanted was pain relief, for his diabetic neuropathy. His only complaint was how bad his feet hurt. That evening he was started on a morphine drip, the next day he was totally sedated, the following morning he died. Did the morphine hasten his death? I don't know - - his body was actively shutting down prior to the drip.
We never questioned the plan, my mother was only sorry that we weren't there when he passed.
- 29I went through this earlier this year with my father. I know everyone is different and I'm not judging anyone, but I have a v. hard time understanding people who would rather have their loved one alert, awake, and in terrible pain rather than resting peacefully and comfortably prior to death (even if that means that they don't last quite as long ...) I was grateful that the hospice staff were able to make my father comfortable (which he had not been at the assisted living facility prior to being moved to the hospice facility when death was imminent).
- 11Dec 28, '09 by txspadequeenRN, BSN, RNmorphine and ativan are two of the most widely used drugs in hospice care..they work wonderfully together and provide a lot of comfort for dying patients in pain...i stopped reading this article at the end of page one....i see this as another article to stir up the media just like the mrsa scare....i wish if someone was going to write about a sensitive subject such as this they actually knew something about it....."slow euthanasia"... are you kidding me ????
- 4Quote from txspadequeenrni did read the article all the way through, and i thought it was pretty balanced and fair. honestly, over the course of the article it mostly made you (me, anyway) question just why anyone would rather have their loved one suffer, when s/he could be comfortable with sedation (seems pretty selfish to me, but that's just me) ...morphine and ativan are two of the most widely used drugs in hospice care..they work wonderfully together and provide a lot of comfort for dying patients in pain...i stopped reading this article at the end of page one....i see this as another article to stir up the media just like the mrsa scare....i wish if someone was going to write about a sensitive subject such as this they actually knew something about it....."slow euthanasia"... are you kidding me ????
- 0Dec 28, '09 by goodneighborCertain end of life patients, such as patients with dementia, become so agitated that they suffer because of confusion, such as the example of the pt who climbs out of bed and cannot control himself or be settled down by redirection. The pt usually forgets how to eat or drink. Cognitively, he can no longer perform the act of even drinking water. The main point is that they no longer can safely or intelligently make their own decisions or actions to prolong their very life. The root cause of stress for the family is that THEY have to make decisions for this person. It's assuming the mantle of responsibility. It is no longer trying to figure out what "Dad would want", it's "what do I do for him?". You cannot expect the pt to express his wishes, you can try but...
It is not so much about palliative or terminal sedation, but "when does the patient lose autonomy?" It is similar to a situation where a patient is severely mentally ill and the family must commit the pt to medical care (depressed, delusional, hallucinating). An agitated pt must sometimes be sedated for safety and that is considered more humane than restraints generally. A screaming writhing trauma pt must be sedated, given morphine to be treated, and medical personell do this with no hesitation. I am just trying to say that it seems that the big issue is the loss of autonomy for the patient-that is the line we are all afraid to cross.
- 0Dec 28, '09 by stephenfnielsenI took care of a end-stage COPD pt a few days ago in the ICU, had a DNR- DNI order and was on BiPAP which was sustaining very minimal breaths (tidal volumes<150, ~10/min) that she was initiating. O2 sats in the 85-90% range and dropping. Titratable Morphine and Precedex drip for comfort/sedation.
Family said that they wanted her to pass peacefully, but didn't want to take the mask off until the next day when they could be with her when she died.
She looked in pain and uncomfortable, but I hesitated drug titration based on the family's wishes to be present at death- thinking that respirations would cease with an increase in dose.
What would you do in this situation? Do you milk the pt along for one more day in pain for the family, or do you medicate for comfort (and possibly death) for the pt?
- 23Dec 28, '09 by ghillbert, MSN, NP GuideI act in the patient's best interests, not the family's, as a first priority. Particularly in that situation.


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