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HESA – the Hashimoto's Encephalopathy SREAT Alliance – is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2012. It is HESA's mission to collect, archive, and share information regarding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy ("HE"), also known as Steroid Responsive Encephalopathy Associated with Thyroiditis ("SREAT") or simply Autoimmune Encephalopathy ("AE") with the public and medical professionals.
Other names used to describe HE/SREAT are Nonvasculitic Autoimmune Meningoencephalitis ("NAIM"), and Encephalopathy Associated with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease ("EAATD"). HESA takes no position on the most appropriate name for the disease, however on this website the abbreviation "HE" is generally used as a shorthand way to refer to the condition.
HESA has published a book, "Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy" which is available for sale at Amazon.com by clicking on this link: "Understanding Hashimoto's Encephalopathy" HESA also raises funds to support scientific research, and is planning a documentary film project. HESA's website provides information and links to a variety of resources for patients, physicians, caregivers, and others interested in this poorly understood disorder. We appreciate your fully tax-deductible donations (see the Donate link above). Please also consider purchasing a HESA cookbook, featuring easy to prepare recipes submitted by HE patients. All proceeds go to support HESA.
Although you will find a great deal of information about HE/SREAT on this website, the site is not written, monitored, or maintained by a physician. The site is intended to provide information only. HESA cannot provide medical advice. If you have HE/SREAT, or think you may have it, consult a qualified neurologist, preferably one with experience addressing immune-mediated illness.
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Happily Dating a Married Man
Yesterday I went out to dinner with the Architect. He reached across the table to hold my hands and beamed at me. "I love you," he said. Our waitress overheard this and, [quote align="right" color="#999999″]The truth is, I've never been married[/quote] looking at our fingers entwined and the Architect's wedding band, asked, "Oh, how long have you been married?". We froze. We laughed. And I said, "Not too long."
"Oh, how long have you been married?" We froze.
The truth is, I've never been married. And the Architect has been married for years. We started dating seven months ago, and each of us was surprised and delighted at the strong connection we both felt. As we continued seeing each other, we wound up falling for each other – and when we said "I love you," for the first time, it was just a vocalization of what we'd both been feeling for a while.
That first "I love you" happened under some strange circumstances, though, and this isn't your typical adulterous affair. See, the Architect's wife is fine with it. I've met her, and we get along famously. (What can I say, the Architect has great taste!) His wife and I met for a drink to get to know each other better one night at the bar, after he and I'd been seeing each other a few months. We ended up drinking together, putting lipstick on each other in the ladies' room, dancing on the bar, and calling the Architect to pick us up since we were in no shape to drive.
Once we were back to their house, she and I and the Architect all ended up in one bed. And after we'd all had some fun together, she left the room for a minute or two – and it was then that I told him I loved him. Because it was then that I realized it. He gave me a brilliant smile, and all three of us fell asleep happy.
All three of us fell asleep happy.
The Architect isn't the first married person I've dated, but he's the first married person I've dated long-term, and with emotions in full bloom. Of course, every other married or committed fellow also had permission from his wife or girlfriend. They practice polyamory, which has lots of different definitions, but boils down to having multiple relationships outside of a primary relationship.
The label "polyamorous" only applies to me in certain regards. I'm just dating non-monogamously as I search for what I really want in a partner. I often laugh with friends that dating is like the thrift store – you have to sort through an awful lot of junk to get those magical too-good-to-be-true deals, but they ARE there to be had. In my non-monogamous dating, I often choose people who are committed elsewhere, precisely because they will be less demanding of my time, my energy, and my emotions.
I wasn't expecting to find such a fulfilling relationship when the Architect and I started dating – but I am nonetheless thrilled that I have. He sends me a text every couple days, reminding me that he loves me, or he thinks I'm beautiful. He emails me an article if it makes him think of me. We see each other once a week, unless there's a rare moment we can both steal from our busy schedules.
Both single AND ever-so-satisfied!
The Architect is the perfect anchor for me, as I continue to cast my dating net wide and sort through all the fish I've caught. He is a comfortable haven, once a week, from the ups and downs of the dating game. My steady relationship with him allows me to be both satiated and seeking – both single and ever-so-satisfied.
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Dan Kenneally eats sandwiches and paints them, too. Kenneally believes in skill, craft and a certain lightness of being.
I'm happy as an artist right now. I'm creating things that I like, and I think it's because I'm making what I want. Instead of what others consider art to be. Realism is impressive, but I don't see the point in re-creating what is already in this world.
The recession has affected people at every level, whether they admit it or not. For me, it has meant that I have to work a full-time job to support my art. Creating is very important to me, but so is having the best life that I can. And although artists like Van Gogh created amazing legacies, their lives were not admirable. So my goal is to see the day when my art will comfortably support me.
The economy is also affecting some people in a strange way. Everyone's job is more demanding and draining which is making people question what they really want to do. A lot of people are inspired to create as a result of this.
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I admire Jeff Koons and Murakami. I think art shouldn't be taken so seriously. Of course it should be done with skill and craft, but I think it's refreshing to see something more lighthearted.
I think the people who will survive are the ones that will continue to make work that no one has seen before. The artists that have the strength and passion to stick through the tough times will also survive.
I think one great thing about creating art today, is the exposure you can get on the web. You don't need to rely on the opinions of galleries to get your work seen on a bigger scale. The other positive part about the web is that we are exposed to more styles and ideas than ever before, inspiring more people to create new things.
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Hannah Polites – Babe of the Day
Hannah Polites is an Aussie girl with a lot of style and a lot of attractive qualities. And she's also today's Babe of the Day.
Hannah Polites is an Aussie girl with a lot of style and a lot of attractive qualities. And she's also today's Babe of the Day.
Finishing up the week as a Babe of the Day is actress and model Chelsea Pereira.
We love curvy ladies and it's even better when they're part of the Best Hump Day Pictures Ever (This Week).
Danielle Knudson is another hottie from the Great White North and is today's Babe of the Day.
What better way to start out the week than with lovely ladies in the Sexiest Selfies Ever (This Week).
Aly Michalka is one hellcat that we love to see in motion. It's a good thing that she's featured in today's gallery of GIFs.
Suki Waterhouse is an incredibly pretty model and actress from Britain. She also kicks off our week as a Babe of the Day.
Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper's new guitarist, has been "unofficially" asked about posing for Playboy.
We're hitting the beach with today's set of GIFs, and we've brought some babes in bikinis along for the ride.
Daniella Monet has an artistic name, mainly because she's a work of art herself. She's also today's great Babe of the Day.
Help wish the lovely Genevieve Morton a happy (belated) birthday by watching a huge wave roll across some of her best parts, which just so happen to be in a see-through shirt.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama provides an insightful Buddhist perspective on the teachings of Jesus, commenting on well-known passages from the four Christian Gospels including the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the mustard seed, the Resurrection and others.
Paperback, 207 pages, 1998 edition.
Praise & Reviews
"This is the record of an extraordinary and historic interfaith encounter. To hear the Dalai Lama reflecting on the Gospels is exciting, refreshing, and illumining, reminding those of us who are Christians that this is a living Word." Diana L. Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies, Harvard University
"Sparkling wit and compassionate understanding mark these penetrating insights of the Dalai Lama into spiritual foundations of two of the world's great religious traditions. Highly recommended." Library Journal
"The Dalai Lama establishes himself as an authentic presence respectful of Christian traditions....This is a fascinating book which deserves a great deal of attention in these times of multicultural exchange." Publishers Weekly
"The Dalai Lama's reading of the meeting between Mary Magdalene and Jesus in Saint John's account of the Resurrection brought many to tears. It would be hard to say exactly why. Some said later that it was as if they were hearing the words for the very first time, as though their tenderness and mystery and beauty had been taken for granted and were brought to life again, like a gift from an unexpected courier." Robert Kiely, Professor of English and American Literature, Harvard University.


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Category Archives: Parenting
In 1902, the Omaha Public Library banned Mark Twain's critically acclaimed novel Huckleberry Finn from its bookshelves. In response, the author sent the library a brief letter that included the following excerpt:
It's no secret that a child's education plays a significant role in her development during early childhood and is a determining factor in her success as an adult.
Helping young children to acquire the skills they need to progress and develop along the prescribed timeline is one of a parent's most important jobs.
Extroverts are considered to be very outgoing and social individuals, and they draw their energy from being around other people.
Spanking: Just the word is enough to make some people shudder with the memory of a punishment that went too far.
Although fewer children are spanked today than in the past, the practice still persists, despite evidence of the harm it causes.
You want to give your baby every opportunity to grow and develop into a happy and healthy child. The first few months of life are important – during the fifth and 20th weeks of life, your baby's brain generates between 50,000 and 100,000 new brain cells.
When you first bring a new baby home from the hospital, discipline is probably the farthest thing from your mind.
As he gets older and begins to assert himself more, however, it becomes apparent that a strong, effective disciplinary strategy is imperative.
Families who are transitioning away from co-sleeping or even those who are new to dealing with a child who won't stay in his own bed after moving to a toddler bed that's easy to escape are no stranger to the challenge that is mastering the full night's sleep.
While spanking kids is still a practice adhered to by some North American parents, it's one that is met with its share of controversy and opposition.


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Heavy-duty electric chainsaw for professional users.
Professional. Electric. And it's a STIHL. With significantly higher cutting speed than the MSE 180 C-BQ, this heavy-duty electric saw has power to spare. This chainsaw features a slip clutch to protect the motor if the chain should stall, a thermal overload cut-off switch to help prevent overheating, and an automatic shutoff when brushes become worn. If you're looking for an electric chainsaw sturdy enough for professional use – you found it.
STIHL professional chainsaws are made to deliver the power you need when cutting wood is not just a hobby, but a way of life. With high power-to-weight ratios and heavy-duty components, a gasoline-powered STIHL professional saw will keep you cutting day in and day out with these features:
- High-tech Magnesium Housing provides long-lasting wear.
- An Adjustable Bar and Chain Oiler allows the operator to adjust the oil flow for long bars or dirty cutting conditions in max position. It also saves oil when using short bars in clean conditions.
- An IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor automatically adjusts the air/fuel ratio to maintain optimal performance during changing environmental conditions.
- The Extra Slim Profile is ideal for overall comfort and ease of use.
- Its Side-access Chain Tensioner allows for easy tensioning of the saw chain.
- The Master Control Lever™ is a single lever that allows the user to operate the choke, starting throttle lock and on-off switch all from one convenient location.
- STIHL manufactures its own saw chain for optimal performance and compatibility with your STIHL chainsaw. Swiss-made STIHL OILOMATIC® Saw Chain is pre-stretched before it leaves the factory, which helps eliminate excessive stretching during the break-in period, reducing maintenance time and component wear.
- The Electronic Ignition provides easier starting and smoother running.
- An Anti-vibration System helps reduce operator fatigue and improves comfort.
- Our Ematic™ Bar Lubrication System delivers proper lubrication while reducing oil usage by up to 50%.
- Designed to stop the chain in fractions of a second, the STIHL Quickstop® Chain Brake System can be activated manually or by inertia if the kickback force is sufficient.
- The Translucent Fuel Tank allows the operator to easily check the fuel level before starting work while the Balanced Fuel and Oil Tank Capacities allow for efficient refills.
- The Front Handle is designed for a secure grip and is ergonomically angled for comfort.
- Front and Rear Hand Guards help reduce the risk of injury.
- Bumper Spikes help prevent pull-in and provide better control, making cutting easier.
- An All-position Carburetor allows the engine to run at full power in any approved operational position.
- A Combination Wrench/Screwdriver is supplied, providing easy and convenient adjustments to the saw.
- The Chain Catcher helps reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it should break or derail.
- Features like Heavy-duty Centrifugal Clutches, High-pressure Alloy Die Castings and STIHL-designed cylinders help provide durable, long-lasting wear.
- The Easy-to-Access Air Filters and Protected Spark Plugs provide easy chainsaw maintenance.
- The Spark Arrester Muffler is designed to reduce noise levels and the emission of sparks.
- The Smooth Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.
STIHL is the #1 selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America*. Sold and serviced through our network of independent Dealers, STIHL power tools deliver versatility and dependability. STIHL tools are German engineered, and many are built right here in America and exported to over 90 countries around the world.* To find one of the over 8,000 STIHL Dealers near you, visit the Dealer Locator.
*A majority of STIHL powerheads are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components. "Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research as well as independent consumer research of 2009-2013 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers ©2014 STIHL.
MSE 220 Specifications - Professional Use | |
ENGINE POWER | 1.7 kW (15.0 amps) |
POWERHEAD WEIGHT | 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.) |
GUIDE BAR LENGTHS* (Recommended ranges) | 40, 45 and 50 cm (16", 18" and 20") |
CHAIN OIL CAPACITY | 200 cc (6.8 oz.) |
VOLTAGE | 120 volt (60 Hz) |
STIHL recommends #3624 (33 RS3 60) OILOMATIC® saw chain and 16" 3003 008 8913 STIHL ROLLOMATIC® E guide bar combination. The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length depending upon which powerhead it is installed. |
Important Information
WARNING! The occurrence called "kickback" can cause serious
or fatal injury. Always read the instruction manual carefully before
using your saw. STIHL uses a green and yellow color-coding
system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination
that complies with the kickback requirements of ANSI
Standard B175.1 (gasoline-powered saws) and §30 of UL 1662/
ANSI Standard B175.1 (electric chain saws). Ask your STIHL
dealer about safe operating procedures and the advantages of
the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake, STIHL Quickstop® Plus additional chain braking feature (Q), STIHL reduced kickback bars and STIHL low-kickback
saw chains.
STIHL recommends the use of green reduced kickback bars and green low kickback chains on all STIHL chain saws.
The fibers will not stop the sprocket on most electric chain saws because of their constant high torque.
* The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length depending upon which power head it is installed.
WARNING! Improper use of any power tool may cause serious
or fatal injury. Read, understand and follow carefully the operating
and safety instructions in your instruction manual before using such products.
STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only.
Model Features
Reduced-Emission Engine Technology - Caring for Nature
The STIHL Inc. "Caring for Nature" seal identifies its powered products that are more environmentally conscious, producing zero or low exhaust emissions. STIHL Inc. defines "low exhaust emissions" as being cleaner than EPA and/or CARB exhaust emission standards. -
Side-Access Chain Tensioner
The side-access chain tensioner makes it much more convenient for the user to adjust the saw chain with a bar wrench as opposed to the typical location of the guide bar adjustment screw. -
Ematic™ Lubrication System
The Ematic™ guide bar when used with STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain will provide proper lubrication and less oil consumption than conventional methods. The system works because two ramps, strategically placed in the guide bar rail, help contain the flow of oil and direct all lubrication to the sliding faces of the bar and chain links as well as the rivets and driver holes, which in turn can reduce bar oil consumption up to 50%. -
STIHL Electric Motor
Lightweight and compact, STIHL electric motors require minimal maintenance and feature low noise levels and reduced vibration.
You Will Also Need
Bar and Chain Oil
Don't let friction cut down your chainsaw's performance. STIHL bar and chain oil is specially formulated to adhere to your chainsaw's bar and chain, providing optimal lubrication. Special oils help prevent sap and pitch from clinging, prolonging cutting performance and the lifespan of your chain parts. Ideal for use in moderate temperatures, STIHL bar and chain oil provides quality protection for your chainsaw – bar none.
Woodsman Chainsaw Carrying Case
Just like our chainsaws, our case can handle multiple tasks. Use it to carry and transport your chainsaw to and from the work site. It is also ideal for storage when your workday is done. It's unique, removable bar scabbard has built-in tool holders to carry tools to the cutting site. Fits MS 170 to MS 460 with 20" bar. (Excludes MS 441 and wrap-handle saws.) Replacement parts available.
Complete Filing Kits
Includes file guide, depth gauge, round file, flat file and two file handles in tool pouch. Kits available for the following chain types: STIHL PICCO™ Mini; 1/4" pitch chain; .325" pitch chain; 3/8" pitch chain; .404" pitch chain.
For Your Safety
Pro Mark™ Apron Chaps
For heavyweight protection that won't weigh you down, choose Pro Mark™ Apron Chaps from STIHL. They're rugged, yet comfortable to wear and easily fit over your work clothes. Sewn into the legs of the chaps are nine layers of Avertic™ Pro by Engtex®, a cut-retardant material designed to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the body parts covered by the pads in the event of contact with the rotating saw chain of a gasoline-powered chainsaw. The open-back design of these chaps makes them a great choice for hot working conditions. These Pro Mark™ apron chaps provide three additional layers of Avertic™ Pro by Engtex® cut retardant material than our standard apron chaps. STIHL chainsaw protective apparel is also wash and wear, unlike some other brands that require dry cleaning or light surface cleaning.
The STIHL Pro Mark™ designation identifies products for professional users.
Available color: High Visibility Orange
Available lengths: 32", 36", 40"
See it in action!
Great Grip Gloves
Get a grip on your next outdoor project with Great Grip Gloves from STIHL. These gloves provide an enhanced grip with a micro polymer grip pattern. Its stitched fabric construction and elastic cuff provide a great fit that is comfortable to wear all day long. These gloves are a terrific value, delivering great performance at a great price.
Materials: Stitched fabric, synthetic micro polymer grip and elastic cuff
Available sizes: M, L, XL
STIHL® Forestry Helmet System
The woods can hold many dangers. Stay one step ahead with the Forestry Helmet System from STIHL. The protection starts with a hard shell of ABS thermoplastic. It gets even better with a six-point, ratchet-style suspension system that absorbs shock and keeps the helmet stable while you work.
The system also features a Cool Guard sweatband to keep perspiration out of your eyes, as well as a built-in rain gutter to direct rain away from your face during inclement weather. Adjustable hearing protectors comfortably reduce noise while an epoxy-coated steel full-face screen helps protect from flying debris.
Hard hat meets ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type 1 Class G. Hearing protectors meet ANSI S3.19-1974 and have a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24 dB(A).
Black Wrap Glasses
Stay cool. Look cooler. The Black Wrap Protective Glasses from STIHL feature a ventilated nosepiece designed for better heat dissipation and less lens fogging. The polycarbonate lenses block out 99% of the sun's harmful UV rays and are available in multiple color options. The black-wrap half frame includes rubber pads to prevent slippage while delivering sleek style.
Meets ANSI Z87.1 Standard
Available lens colors: Silver Mirror, Gold Mirror, Smoke


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August 14 2007, 12:05 PM
Some things make me see red. Like yesterday, when I was reading this article about a certain federal judge's ex-wife problem and her most recent disclosure that the FBI has asked her not to comment further (and in which she denies giving divorce files to 9News.)
The lead paragraph to the article erroneously and inexcusably said the FBI had told the judge's ex-wife not to comment about his possible downloading of porn on his federal computer. Of course, there never was such an allegation. Such sloppy reporting!
Today, the Rocky reprints the article and the lead paragraph has been changed to read the FBI told the judge's ex-wife not to comment on "his possible use of his federal computer to access a Web site with links to porn."
What a huge difference between the two, accessing a portal site with links and downloading porn, and shouldn't the Rocky have acknowledged its faux-pas? How many people read the version I did last night and won't bother to read it again today, thinking they've already read it? Even worse, since the first article with the false lead paragraph is still up, how many people will continue to read that version, finding it in Google, rather than the corrected one?
The Rocky should take the first, false version down and put a correction notice in today's revised article. It's too big an error to just gloss over as if it was never made.
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4 Not as bad as what is being said!TonyMeo | 16/10/2009 | See all TonyMeo's reviews (1)I am surprised by the reviews given! What do people expect? The Wii is not intended to be as realistic etc as the XBox or PS3. It is a fun console, and to that end Fifa 10 is just that - fun. Whilst it may not have the realism that some people might want, the fun you can have is there in bucket loads! The management mode itself is fun - what makes it hard is the individual challenges that you set yourself for the Manager Moments - you can win 5-0 but still you have not scored a hattrick with one of your strikers, or you did not get 60%. That makes it hard.Perhaps EA Sports should make it clear that this is more of an arcade version of the title but that should nevertheless detract from what is a fun game.
5 FIFA 10methers1 | 10/03/2010 | See all methers1's reviews (2)I only paid 15 quid so great bargin. 5 stars just for the price
4 it's not as bad as people are making outJaywass08 | 19/01/2010 | See all Jaywass08's reviews (132)However I don't think the graphics are as good as they are on fifa 08 or fifa 09 they they're not bad just think there could be some improvement in that section also the free kick penalty and corner feature does take a bit of getting used but other than that i've got no problems it's a good addition to the fifa series
2 Utterly Dissapointngdannivee | 02/10/2009 | See all dannivee's reviews (1)- Total lack of depth, and customisable options.- Cartoon like presentation- Scoring goals is way too easy- Defending is more about blind luck than skill or judgment- Slide tackling almost always results in a foul/sending off- online tournaments.In the manager mode, or 'Battle for glory' mode, match length is 2mins a half, which cannot be altered. Also difficulty cannot be adjusted mid season.Player transfers is a farce, no negotiations involved at all, no contact options at all, and most dissapointly of all no money involved what so ever.I was so looking forward to this years fifa i've purchased every edition since 1998 but EA have really dropped the ball with this years offering.Yet another prime example of Wii owners being short changed with multiformat releases.I full expect that the 360 & PS3 versons will have all the usual features & be true to the good name of Fifa, just a shame that 09 on wii was such a step in the right direction that 10 has done away with all the improvments
1 probobly the worst game that will ever bebazzadazza | 08/10/2009 | See all bazzadazza's reviews (1)total waste of money wish i ad never baught it its truly was the most dissapointing fifa game i have ever baughtif you want to play fifa 0n the wii i suggegts fifa 09 the gameplay is a 1000 times better the manager mode is deccent on it aswellmanager mode on this and game play...... total waste of time i dont no why they bothered even makin the game


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Tips on how to make dinner at home a possibility.
Michael Symon's on Facebook! (Sort Of).
Are you one of Michael Symon's 237 listed fans on Facebook? I just came across his profile, and it looks like it could use a little work. Any Facebook veteran can tell you that a blurry profile picture is not the way to go. Unfortunately, this isn't the personal kind of Facebook profile, so we can't message Michael, see a list of his favorite movies, or find out what his birthday is. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't check it out!
Once you become one of his listed fans, you can write on his wall and tell him to get a better picture. Of course, it's probably not Michael himself who updates this thing, but that doesn't matter. Also, you can upload fan photos, especially those of you who are lucky enough to have taken pictures alongside the pork-obsessed chef. Finally, since he doesn't update his own blog, perhaps this will be where we can get the latest news updates on his careers and Food Network projects.
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Reviews for Mercury Mountaineer years:
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1998 Mercury Mountaineer Reviews and Owner Comments
1998 Mercury MountaineerNewlandRC, Santa Rosa, CA, October 25, 2014 06:06had my 98' 4.0 v6 for 5yrs now and its got 200k miles . regularly maintained by orig. owner got it from and no smoke,oil leaks or loss from burning it , great gas millage and power still . but as i have read above the issues im now having (i.e ) driver seat lever ,rear wiper , this n that n a few others are common. i love mine n not selling it everEnthusiastFlag ThisLike0
1998 Mercury MountaineerVisitor, Walden, NY, November 11, 2011 23:13are you kidding me??? can someone please tell me how to find and replace my heater core ?? everything is in place,the water is hot and flowing to both lines..but i have no heat....please help me..i dont see the need to replace the heater core..the fluid is moveing fine...what the hell ???Flag ThisLike | 4 people like this4
1998 Mercury MountaineerVisitor, Lexington, VA, August 01, 2011 16:53I have a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer that my family bought new. It has low mileage for a 1998 at 99,000 miles. No issues with it whatsoever -- just routine maitenance. I hope to drive it for many miles to come.Flag ThisLike | 1 person likes this1
1998 Mercury Mountaineerjheidmann1550, Gilbert, AZ, September 13, 2010 12:55Great reliability. Have had car since new. Am now only starting to have a few problems. Have a small rear main seal oil leak (will be a $700 repair). and have an AC freon leak ($ 500 to $1000 repair range). However, I have had car for 12 + years (180000 mles) and have only had one radiator replacement $500, one minor tranny repair ($450) Two minor items I did not fix - radio lite only works intermittantly and lever for drivers seat back has broken off - both are common problems and I have chosen not to get them repaired.LOVE THIS TRUCK - all wheel d(rive is great in snow country, car runs GREAT and burns no oil. Hope to drive it to 250000 miles. I was able todoa temporary fix AC leak with an additive and the oil leak is just a drip each day in my garage.RookieFlag ThisLike | 4 people like this4
1998 Mercury MountaineerDrewBoston, Malden, MA, July 14, 2010 16:03I have the 5.0 V8, and it has been a complete dream for a car of its age. It only has about 102K miles, which is low for its year, but I have had NO serious problems whatsoever. The problems I have had: -Broken Radio Display -Both the driver and passenger front doors unlock by remote, but do not lock -The sunroof gets stuck when I close it, so I only pop it up now. It also leaks a TINY bit when it pours -Bushings make noise, but dealership says its safe to drive, and doesn't need replacement yet Other than these relatively small things (which could be fixed if i were so inclined) the car has had no issues. I just change the oil, do basic maintenance, and she's good to go. After talking with many people about these vehicles, and doing lots of research, i recommend being careful of the used V6 models. The V6 is better on gas, but tends to have more mechanical issues (4x4, timing belt, transmission). Also beware of the 1995-1997 and the 2002-2005 models. These are the ones they tend to not have all the kinks worked out of yet when they were new, and subsequently tend to have more problems.EnthusiastFlag ThisLike | 3 people like this3
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Roman's Law and Fast Processing with Multiple CPU Cores
Computers are slow as molasses on a cold day, and they've been like that for years. The hardware industry is doing its work, but computers are not going to get any faster unless the software industry follows suit and does something about it. Processing speed is less about GHz and more about multiple cores these days, and software needs to adapt.
I will be so bold as to postulate my own law of the multicore trend for hardware: the number of cores on a chip would double every three years. It remains to be seen whether I'm going to be as accurate in this prediction as Gordon Moore happened to be, but it looks good so far. With Intel and AMD introducing quad-core systems and Sun pushing the envelope even further with its first hexadeca-core CPU named Rock, the question the software industry has to ask itself is "Are we ready to make all these execution threads do useful work for us?" My strong opinion is that we are not ready. A new paradigm is yet to be invented, and we don't really know what it should look like. What we do know, however, in the words of Herb Sutter, is "The biggest sea change in software development since the OO revolution is knocking at the door, and its name is Concurrency."
The first layer of software where hardware parallelism is going to percolate is the kernel of your operating system. And, I know of only two kernels that have what it takes to tackle the challenge: Solaris and Linux. If there's any Mac OS X—or dare I say, Windows—fanboys out there, I have two phrases for you: "256 processor systems" and "Completely Fair Scheduler". Now, having a kernel that is capable of efficiently multiplexing a large number of processes to a large number of hardware threads is only as good as your demand in actually having that large number of individual processes running in parallel. And, as much as it is an ISP or provisioning person's dream come true, on my laptop I rarely have more than four really active processes running at the same time. The real need that I have is for each individual application to be able to take advantage of the underlying hardware parallelism. And, that's how a fundamental hardware concept permeates yet another software layer—an application one. At the end of the day we, as userland software developers, have no other choice but to embrace the parallel view of the world fully. Those pesky hardware people left us no choice whatsoever.
For the rest of this article, I assume that you have at least a dual-core system running Linux kernel 2.6.x and that you have Sun Studio Express installed in /opt/sun/sunstudio and added to your PATH, as follows:
My goal is to explain the kind of practical steps you can take to teach that old serial code of yours a few multicore tricks.
There are three basic steps to iterate through to add parallelism gradually to your serial application:
Identify parallelism.
Express parallelism.
Measure and observe.
And, even though the first two steps sound like the most exciting ones, I cannot stress enough the importance of step 3. Parallel programming is difficult and riddled with unexpected performance gotchas. And, there is no other way of being certain that your code got faster than proving it with numbers. The good news is that it isn't all that difficult. If you happen to develop mostly for Intel architectures, you can use code similar to the FFMPEG's START_TIMER/STOP_TIMER for microbenchmarking:
START_TIMER do_interesting_stuff(); STOP_TIMER("do_interesting_stuff_tag")
Additionally, there's the Sun Studio Performance analyzer for observing macro behaviour. You also can use tools like Intel's VTune or even time(1), but whatever you do, make sure that performance regression testing is as much a part of your testing routine as the regular regression testing is. You do regression testing, don't you?
Identifying parallelism in an existing application usually starts with finding spots with data parallel characteristics, task parallel characteristics and figuring out a scheduling model to tie the two together. Data parallelism usually can be found in applications working with large sets of global or static data (think audio, video and image processing, gaming engines and rendering software). Task parallelism, on the other hand, mostly is appropriate when branch-and-bound computation takes place (think Chess-solvers when a bunch of tasks are asked to do similar calculations, but if one finds a solution, there's no need to wait for others).
Once you've identified all potential sources of the parallelism in your application, you have to decide what programming techniques to use for expressing it. For an application written in C or C++, the most commonly used one happens to be explicit parallelization with POSIX threads. This method has been around for decades, and most developers usually have some familiarity with it. On the other hand, given its inherent complexity and the fact that it no longer is the only game in town, I'm going to skip over it.
Let's look at this sample code, which happens to be a very simple routine for calculating how many prime numbers there are between 2 and N:
1 #include <stdio.h> 2 #include <stdlib.h> 3 #include <math.h> 4 #include <omp.h> 5 6 /* pflag[v] == 1 if and only if v is a prime number */ 7 char *pflag; 8 9 int is_prime(int v) 10 { 11 int i; 12 int bound = floor(sqrt(v)) + 1; 13 14 for (i = 2; i < bound; i++) { 15 if (v % i == 0) { 16 pflag[v] = 0; 17 return 0; /* v is NOT a prime number */ 18 } 19 } 20 return 1; /* v is a prime number */ 21 } 22 23 int main(int argc, char **argv) 24 { 25 int i; 26 int total = 0; 27 int N = atoi(argv[1]); 28 int primes[N]; /* array of prime numbers */ 29 pflag=(char*)alloca(N); 30 31 for (i = 2; i < N; i++) { 32 pflag[i] = 1; /* all numbers are prime until... */ 33 } /* ...proven otherwise */ 34 35 for (i = 2; i < N; i++) { /* let the testing begin! */ 36 if ( is_prime(i) ) { 37 primes[total] = i; 38 total++; 39 } 40 } 41 42 printf("Number of prime numbers between 2 and %d: %d\n", 43 N, total); 44 45 return 0; 46 }
Granted, the code is silly (some might even say brain-dead), but let's pretend it is a real-life application. In that case, we certainly would benefit from as much automation as possible. And, if you think about it, there's no tool better suited for helping us than a compiler—after all, it already takes care of understanding the semantics of the code in order to perform optimizations. Ideally, what we would need is a compiler that talks back to us, helping us understand the source code better and make reasonable tweaks based on that information. Here's how Sun Studio 12 lets you do that:
$ cc -g -fast prime.c -o prime $ er_src prime ..... Source loop below has tag L3 35. for (i = 2; i < N; i++) { /* let the testing begin! */ Function is_prime inlined from source file prime.c into the code for the following line. 1 loops inlined Loop in function is_prime, line 14 has tag L4 36. if ( is_prime(i) ) {
Finally! Your compiler actually explains to you in plain human language, what transformations it applied to the source code to make it faster (-fast). Not only that, but it also identifies and tags all key areas (such as loops) that you later can navigate and inspect for the parallelization potential. Identifying parallelism just got easier. But what about expressing parallelism? Would it be completely out of the question to delegate some of that to the compiler as well? After all, we are too lazy to use POSIX threads (besides, they are like the GOTOs of parallel programming, anyway). The good news is that with the right compiler it is possible. But, before we go there, let's remember the third step from our "three-step parallelization program" and establish a performance baseline:
$ cc -fast prime.c -o prime $ collect ./prime 2000000 Creating experiment database test.1.er ... Number of prime numbers between 2 and 2000000: 148933 $ er_print -statistics test.1.er Execution for entire program Start Label: Total End Label: Total Start Time (sec.): 0.028 End Time (sec.): 3.364 Duration (sec.): 3.336 Total LWP Time (sec.): 3.337 Average number of LWPs: 1.000 ....................................................
The -fast command-line option instructs the Sun Studio C compiler to generate the fastest possible code for the same architecture where the compilation happens. The last two commands actually run the generated executable and report runtime statistics for the function main. Now we know that whatever we do to the source code, the result shouldn't be slower than 3.336 seconds. With that in mind, let's try asking the compiler to do its best not only at identifying parallelism (-xloopinfo), but at expressing it as well (-xautopar):
$ cc -fast -xloopinfo -xautopar prime.c -o prime "prime.c", line 14: not parallelized, loop has multiple exits "prime.c", line 14: not parallelized, loop has multiple exits (inlined loop) "prime.c", line 31: PARALLELIZED, and serial version generated "prime.c", line 35: not parallelized, unsafe dependence (total)
So, with only two extra command-line options, the compiler was smart enough to parallelize the loop on line 31 (-xautopar) and honest enough to explain why two other loops (lines 14 and 35) cannot be parallelized easily (-xloopinfo). That's pretty impressive, but let's see whether it got us any speedup at all:
$ export OMP_NUM_THREADS=4 $ collect ./prime 2000000 Creating experiment database test.2.er ... Number of prime numbers between 2 and 2000000: 148933 $ er_print -statistics test.2.er | grep Duration Duration (sec.): 3.331
Good. It isn't slower (although not significantly faster either), but then again, we didn't have to do anything with the source code. The compiler did everything for us (except letting the runtime system use all the way up to four threads by setting the OMP_NUM_THREADS environment variable to four). Or did it? What about that loop on line 35? It doesn't look any more complicated than the one on line 31. Seems like the compiler is being overly conservative, and we need to step in and help it a bit. This time, let's express parallelism with OpenMP.
The formal (and boring) definition of OpenMP states that it is "an API that supports multiplatform shared-memory parallel programming in C/C++ and Fortran on all architectures, including UNIX platforms and Windows NT platforms". Personally, I'd like to think about OpenMP as a method of helping the compiler exploit data parallelism in your application when data dependencies get out of hand. In short, OpenMP is something you use when -xautopar complains. Given that, for C and C++, OpenMP is expressed through the #pragmas, it is quite safe to add these hints (although making sure that suggested parallel operations don't have concurrency problems is still your responsibility). As with any #pragma, if the compiler doesn't understand it, it'll skip over it. (At the time of this writing, the following freely available Linux compilers support OpenMP 2.5: Intel Compilers, GCC 4.2 and Sun Studio 12.)
So, how do we use OpenMP to boost the compiler's confidence in the loop on line 35? Simply add the following pragma to line 34:
34 #pragma omp parallel for 35 for (i = 2; i < N; i++) { /* let the testing begin! */ 36 if ( is_prime(i) ) {
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Nat Jewett didn't have much of a career. As a 27-year-old catcher, he played two games with the 1872 Brooklyn Eckfords of the National Association, getting one hit in eight at-bats.Start Slideshow
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Since Jewett's brief career, 66 other men with Dec. 25 birthdays have played in the bigs, including three Hall of Famers and a number of All-Stars.
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MLB career: 1979-2003
Career WAR: 110.7
Highlights: Where to start? Henderson is a first-ballot Hall of Famer who is the all-time leader MLB leader runs scored and stolen bases while ranking second in walks. The 1990 AL MVP played in three World Series, winning titles with the A's in 1989 and the Blue Jays in 1993. Simply put, one of the greatest players ever.
Born: Dec. 25, 1856Next
MLB career: 1879-1892
Career WAR: 83.6
Highlights: One of the top pitchers of the 19th century, Galvin won 365 games while posting a 2.85 ERA. He finished in the top five in his league in wins seven times, shutouts eight times and ERA four times. Galvin was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Born: Dec. 25, 1927Next
MLB career: 1947-1965
Career WAR: 49.0
Highlights: A 15-time All-Star and the 1959 AL MVP, Fox was the top second baseman of his era. A three-time Gold Glove winner, he also finished in the top five in the AL in batting five times. Fox was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.
Born: Dec. 25, 1908Next
MLB career: 1930-46
Career WAR: 41.4
Highlights: Chapman is best remembered today for his racist screed against Jackie Robinson when he managed the Phillies in 1947 (as immortalized in the movie '42.'). But he was a good player, making four All-Star teams as an outfielder and four times leading the AL in stolen bases. He played in the 1932 World Series as a member of the New York Yankees.
Born: Dec. 25, 1925Next
MLB career: 1948-1961
Career WAR: 38.7
Highlights: An outstanding pitcher, Garver had the misfortune of playing his best years as a member of the awful St. Louis Browns. By WAR, he was the best pitcher in the AL in 1950 and 1951. In '51, he went 20-12 for a Browns team that finished the season 52-102.
Born: Dec. 25, 1908Next
MLB career: 1930-1941
Career WAR: 17.1
Highlights: In a 12-year career, the left fielder made the NL All-Star team six times as a member of the New York Giants. A left-handed hitting leadoff man, he hit over .300 five times and was among the league leaders in hits, runs, total bases and doubles several times. He played in the World Series three times and helped lead the 1933 Giants to the title.
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MLB career: 1973-1989
Career WAR: 11.2
Highlights: One of the top defensive second basemen of his day, Trillo won three Gold Gloves. He also made four All-Star teams and won two Silver Sluggers (though he wasn't really an impact hitter). Trillo played in 17 postseason games and was the starting second baseman for the World Series-winning 1980 Phillies.
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MLB career: 2007-2011, 2013
Career WAR: 6.9
Highlights: After 13 seasons in his native Japan, Okajima joined the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and became their primary setup man. He made the All-Star team that year and became the first Japanese-born pitcher to play in the World Series. -
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MLB career: 1925-1940
Career WAR: 19.8
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MLB career: 1980-1984, 1987-88
Career WAR: -0.9
Highlights: The right hander was a solid starter for the Montreal Expos from 1982-1984, making the All-Star team the latter year when he finished seventh in the league in ERA and sixth in complete games.


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Margaret Wilson was Born in Gainesville, Georgia, She was the Daughter of President Woodrow Wilson And his first wife Ellen Axson Wilson! She never married, She was brifly the White House hostess after the death of the mother until Her father remarried in 1915.Margaret attended Goucher College in Baltimore, and trained in voice and piano at the Peabody Institute of Music. The soprano debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Syracuse in 1915 and performed at camps and benefits for the Red Cross all during World War I. Wilson retired from singing in 1923 to work at an advertising agency. In later years, she turned to Indian mysticism. She died of uremia in a religious community in India at the age of 57 In 1938 Margaret Woodrow Wilson joined a spiritual community, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in South India, and sat at the feet of her spiritual Master, Sri Aurobindo. She declared, "Here is one on earth whom one can love all one's life and in whom one can lose oneself." She received the name Nishtha from her master. He wrote this about it: "Nishtha means one pointed, fixed and steady concentration, devotion and faith in the single aim -the Divine and the Divine Realisation" (November 5, 1938). Both father and daughter embodied faith, the divine quality, in full measure- the father in humanity's cause, the daughter in divinity's cause. Once when a physical ailment of hers tended to be serious and it was suggested to her to return to America and consult her family doctor, she flatly refused, saying, "They can take care of my body, but who will take care of my soul?" Margaret Woodrow Wilson passed away on February 12 1944. Her tombstone in the cemetery of Pondicherry, the small town in South India that is the home of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, bears the simple inscription: "Ci-git la d�pouille mortelle de Nishtha, Margaret Woodrow Wilson, 16 avril 1886-12 f�vrier 1944." died in Pondicherry, India from uremia
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Just saw Requiem for a Dream last night without really knowing anything about it going into it, except that it's highly regarded by many. It actually was quite different than I expected and presented some very troubling images and decent acting. However, the take-home message that this is the funerary service or soundtrack for the American Dream seems unrealistic and much too clichéd to be of any value as a warning or commentary on the state of American culture. To paraphrase T.S. Eliot, "this is the way the Dream ends, not with a bang, but with a whimper" doesn't really offer any new perspective, but merely catalogues the decline of an empire into complete self-obsession and debauchery.
I also think that the view just presented that America is destined to fall because we're all too self-absorbed and desperate for fame, love, euphoria, etc. is at best an overstatement and at worst, completely off-base. Sure, the archetypes in the movie of fame-crazed, drug-addled mother and her drug-addict, but generally decent, son describe some swath of American personalities, but that is the exception. Further, attempting to tie all of the blame for everyone ending up alone and desperate for love into an infomercial, self-improvement, capitalist culture, where the viewer is supposed to think, "at least I'm not like that, but, omg, that is where we're headed!", seems completely absurd. Yes, some people are probably like this and they ought to be helped, if possible, but this isn't the symptom of impending societal collapse that I think the filmmakers were trying to convey.
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Imagine seeing a friend killed or your home destroyed.
Imagine fleeing your own neighborhood and arriving in a country you've never been to.
Imagine living in a stranger's house, sharing one room with 20 others, or sitting in a dark cave with 50 students and a teacher you have never met before.
This is life for many of the children living through the conflict in Syria. They have no school. They have little water. They are hungry, and they are cold. More than two million Syrian children are in need of humanitarian assistance.
Earlier today, UNICEF USA hosted a Google+ Hangout with three UNICEF staff members who have been on the ground in Syria: Ted Chaiban, Director of Emergency Programs for UNICEF; Simon Ingram, head of UNICEF communications in the Middle East and North Africa, participating from Jordan; and Bastien Vigneau, Senior Emergency Officer for UNICEF's Middle East and Northern Africa Regional Office, participating from Syria. The Hangout was moderated by UNICEF USA's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Lisa Benenson. The three men vividly described what they've seen in Syria, and what more needs to be done.
Since the crisis began 22 months ago, UNICEF has been active in Syria and surrounding countries, providing emergency relief to a growing group that now numbers some 4 million people. The focus has been meeting children's most urgent needs—bringing clean water to 10 million people, vaccinating 1.5 million children against measles and polio, setting up schools and child-friendly spaces.
The influx of refugees in neighboring countries is staggering: 5,000 people a day are crossing borders, 75% of them are women and children. Many end up in poor communities that need support to host these refugees.
Now imagine what would happen if UNICEF could no longer do its work. UNICEF has appealed for $220 million to help Syria's children, but only 20% of this amount has been received. Without further funding, UNICEF may not be able to carry out its second immunization campaign. Water and sanitation systems will be difficult to maintain. More children will die from waterborne diseases. Providing shelter, water, toilets, and schools to the growing stream of refugees will be impossible.
The humanitarian crisis in Syria is truly massive. But the children and families of Syria are resilient. As Bastien Vigneau describes it, "Come what may, they will rebuild their country. We help children envision the kind of country they see in their future." The people of Syria are doing everything they can to survive. It is up to us to help them do those things they can't.
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Thank you for letting people know the terrible toll of this conflict on children. Thank goodness for UNICEF and the other organizations that are working to alleviate their suffering.
I think UNICEF is wonderful. Sadly, I can make no monetary contribution. I am wondering if there is any work in the US for the children and parents who need to know about the health consequences of the store bought processed food they eat and all of the different GMO, pesticides and herbicides in the foods , toxic medicines they may be given, leading to an unhealthy adulthood. What type of foods and water are distributed to children and mothers overseas? Are they also toxic? Yes, it is a great cause, but I would like to know what, for now, is being done in the US. Please help me to understand more.
Thank you for your comment and concern. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF's activities in the United States involve education, advocacy and fundraising, rather than programing for children. But in the countries and territories around the world in which UNICEF provides water and nutrition related-programing, the organization does its utmost to ensure that all of our supplies are of the highest ethical and qualitative standards.
UNICEF is the best organisation in helping.I would like to come and help children.Elizabeta Jačov
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In the matter between
MARK WALTER STEVENS …................................................................1ST Applicant
MWS TRUST …..........................................................................................2ND Applicant
LINDSAY STEVENS NO (TRUSTEE OF MWS TRUST) …..................3RD Applicant
MARK WALTERS STEVENS NO (TRUSTEE OF MWS TRUST)........4TH Applicant
PJA VAN LINGEN NO (TRUSTEE OF MWS TRUST)............................5TH Applicant
THE CAPITAL PROPERTY FUND …........................................................6TH Applicant
ABSA BANK LIMITED …............................................................................7TH Applicant
PROPERTY FUND MANAGERS LIMITED...............................................8TH Applicant
RESILIENT PROPERTY INCOME FUND LIMITED …............................9TH Applicant
FORTRESS INCOME FUND LIMITED....................................................10TH Applicant
DESMOND DE BEER................................................................................11TH Applicant
BARRY LESTER STUHLER......................................................................12TH Applicant
ANDRIES DE LANGE.................................................................................13TH Applicant
DAVID JOHN LEWIS..................................................................................14TH Applicant
JACOBUS JOHANN KRIEK.......................................................................15TH Applicant
NICOLAAS WILLEM HANEKOM...............................................................16TH Applicant
ABRAHAM ALBERTUS BORNMAN..........................................................17TH Applicant
CRAIG BRABAZON HALLOWES...............................................................18TH Applicant
ANDREW EDWARD TEIXEIRA..................................................................19TH Applicant
JEFFREY NATHAN ZIDEL …......................................................................20TH Applicant
INVESTEC BANK LIMITED …....................................................................1ST Respondent
NEDBANK LIMITED …................................................................................2ND Respondent
BOE STOCK BROKERS (PTY) LIMITED..................................................3RD Respondent
ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT, EAST RAND.................................................4TH Respondent
ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT, EAST RAND................................................5TH Respondent
GENERAL M PETROS NO........................................................................6TH Respondent
MINISTER OF POLICE …..........................................................................7TH Respondent
c/o DPP WLD................................................................................................8TH Respondent
Neutral citation: Mark Walter Stevens & 19 others v Investec Bank Limited & 7 others 2012 SA (GSJ)
Coram: SATCHWELL J
Heard: 15th October 2012
Delivered: 25th October 2012
Summary: Interdict granted to preserve bank confidentiality pending review of a section 205 subpoena.
[1] Certain members of the South African Police Services ("SAPS") approached a prosecutor who thereafter requested a Magistrate in Germiston for the issue of subpoenae in terms of section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act ("CPA") which were then served upon three banking entities (first to third respondents).
[2] It is now known that at least one of these subpoenae1 requires production of documentation including loan applications, suretyships, financial statements, lease agreements and property valuations involving certain corporate entities, trusts, individuals in their capacity as shareholders or directors in the corporate entities and individuals as trustees and individuals as business persons. It was not seriously in dispute, at the hearing of this application, that the twenty applicants and their clients and their financial or banking affairs are the subject matter of all three section 205 subpoenae.
[3] The applicants have now brought an application, under case number 38742/2012, to have the section 205 proceedings and the decision of the learned Magistrate which gave rise to the issue of such subpoenae, to be reviewed and set aside.
[4] Pending the outcome of the review proceedings, the applicants seek access to those subpoenae not yet disclosed to them as also the affidavit of a Warrant Officer Steenkamp which was utilised to procure the issue of the subpoenae. Further, an interdict is sought restraining the three banking entities ("Investec", "Nedbank", "BOE Bank Brokers") from furnishing the documentation and information required in terms of the subpoenae.
[5] Applicants have dealt, in some detail, in their papers with their suspicion and knowledge of a smear campaign against them which they believe to have emanated from certain competitors. Through the services of attorneys Werkmans, applicants were introduced to a private investigation firm, Specialised Services Group ("SSG") and one of their employees, Phillip Thorne. Whilst a client of SSG, applicants learnt that the procedures available in the CPA, namely the issue of a section 205 subpoena, could be utilised to obtain the identity of the sender of certain emails involved in the smear campaign. This would be done by making a formal criminal complaint to certain members of the SAPS who would then prepare the necessary affidavit, approach a prosecutor who would in turn request a Magistrate to issue the appropriate subpoena. The subpoena would be served on the relevant telecommunications company which would be obliged to disclose the information required by the applicants.
[6] Applicants complain that Warrant Officer Steenkamp and Captain Stolterfoht are now making themselves and their official positions and associated powers available to SSG and/or Phillip Thorne in exactly the same manner. Such modus operandi in performing tasks for and on behalf of private investigators is both an abuse of the functions of the SAPS and the provisions of the CPA. A number of reasons have been set out as to why it is "highly likely that Warrant officer Steenkamp and /or Captain Stolterfoht are operating in a rogue manner and out of line with their duties as policemen".2
[7] Applicants maintain that the privacy of their and their clients' affairs is at risk of being invaded. Certainly, at least one the respondent banks, BOE, took the view that the information stipulated in the subpoena "may concern some of your clients".
[8] The fourth to seventh respondents do not dispute that the subject matter of the SAPS investigation are "certain high-profile individuals (including the individual applicants)" which has led to the necessity to obtain the documentation.3
[9] That the information sought is private and confidential is of no doubt. BOE advised applicants that it could not furnish applicants with a copy of the subpoena by reason of "confidentiality" accruing to those parties who may not be clients of the applicants.
[10] There is no doubt that a banker-client relationship requires the highest uberrimae fides and that confidentiality is one of the essential aspects of such relationship of trust as between trustee and trust, director and company, financial advisor/manager and client and between banker and client. Privacy in financial and banking affairs is often an important aspect of successful business enterprise in a competitive economy. As was said by Traverso DJP in Firstrand Bank Ltd v Chaucer Publications (Pty) Ltd 2008 (2) SA 592 (C):
"18] A banker's contractual obligation to preserve the confidentiality has long been recognised in the English Law. The leading case in this regard is Tournier v National Provincial & Union Bank of England [1924] 1 KB 461. In this case it was decided that the right of a customer to keep his affairs confidential is a legal right. This is however a qualified right, and arises either ex contractu or is implied from the relationship between a banker and a customer. Bankes, LJ stressed that there may be situations where grounds of justification for the disclosure of client information exist. Atkin, LJ confirms this view and states that the duty to disclose goes beyond the state of the account of any particular client and must extend to all transactions that go through an account.
[19] In the South African context, this duty of confidentiality (or secrecy as it is sometimes referred to) was recognised, inter alia, in Abrahams v Burns 1914 CPD 452; GS George Consultants & Investments (Pty) Ltd and others v Datasys (Pty) Ltd 1988 (3) SA 726 (W). ...The confidential nature of the relationship between a bank and its client has been recognised by several authors and there are also a number of statutory provisions that are based on the assumption that bankers owe a duty of confidentiality to its clients...
[20] ... It seems to me that for considerations of public policy the relationship between a bank and its client must be of a confidential nature. Equally – for considerations of public policy – this duty is subject to being overridden by a greater public interest. ... Although the duty not to disclose rests with the bank, the privilege not to have the details of its dealings with the bank disclosed belongs with the client. It is therefore the client alone who can invoke this privilege and insist that the bank keeps the information about its dealings with the client confidential. ..."
[11] Penetration of the banking vault and disclosure of that which is contained therein is not always a breach of confidentiality or unlawful. One needs only have regard to the provision of section 205 of the CPA to realise that there must always be circumstances where the needs of privacy must give way to the needs of the administration of justice.
[12] On the face of it the subpoenae, with which this matter is concerned, were issued by a lawfully appointed Magistrate in pursuance to an approach by a lawfully appointed prosecutor pursuant to an approach by lawfully appointed members of the SAPS. Notwithstanding such apparent lawfulness, persons affected by or who are the subject matter of a section 205 subpoena are certainly not prevented from approaching a court for reconsideration or review of the decision to issue such subpoenae.4
[13] If there has been misuse of one's position by any member of the SAPS or abuse of the criminal justice system in the manner alleged in procuring the issue of such subpoenae that would certainly be a further ground for review of the decision of the Magistrate who issued the said subpoenae.
[14] The respondents have pointed out that the East Rand Organized Crime Unit has received certain information pertaining to allegations that "may amount to crimes of fraud, corruption, insider trading and contraventions of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Regulations and the Companies Act".5 Accordingly, this Unit has initiated an enquiry and opened a docket of which the subpoenae comprise part of such investigation and possible prosecution.
[15] On the one hand, I have regard to the issue of privacy to which every client of every bank is entitled whilst, on the other hand, I have regard to the averment that the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is tasked with investigating "serious organised crime, serious commercial crime and serious corruption". I have some difficulty in the present case comprehending how "serious" the alleged offences may or may not be. There is obviously a vast degree of moral culpability and societal harm between fraud perpetrated by a R100 cheque and a so-called Ponzi scheme involving millions of Rands and participants.
[16] Opposition to the interdict sought is, in the main, predicated upon the ensuing delay which would be visited upon the SAPS investigations should the three respondent banks be precluded from furnishing information required in terms of the subpoenae pending the outcome of the review application.
[17] Of course there will be delay. Delay is axiomatic to the very concept of interdictory relief. But there is nothing before me to suggest that the criminal investigation apparently under way will be completely halted by reason of the absence of the information sought under subpoena from the banks. Further, there is no reason to think that any delay would be any longer than it takes for Answering Affidavits and Replying Affidavits to be filed and matters to be set down for hearing in the opposed Motion Court of this Division. In the scale of things, criminal investigations and prosecutions which may result therefrom are visited with delays of an excruciating range – vacation or sick leave for members of the SAPS, the time it takes to photocopy documents, interlocutory litigation, rejection of a docket by a prosecutor who requires further information, the availability of prosecutors or legal representatives of the accused etc etc etc.
[18] Applicants maintain that they require the affidavit purportedly deposed to by Warrant Officer Steenkamp and presented to the learned Magistrate in Germiston in order to demonstrate the abuse on the part of the SAPS which has resulted from either the SAPS working hand-in-glove or being manipulated by SSG for their own purposes ie an ulterior purpose other than that envisaged in section 205 of the CPA.
[19] Understandably, the fourth to seventh respondents have pointed out that what is contained in such affidavits is the nature of and scope of the investigation underway as also the identity of the "informer" who apparently supplied such information. These respondents contend that the information in Warrant officer Steenkamp's affidavit is "privileged".
[20] Such information may indeed be "confidential" at the present time but its ultimate status as "privileged" remains to be determined. It will of course be the court which hears the application for reconsideration and review of the section 205 proceedings and issue of the section 205 subpoenae which would examine the background to this entire saga as averred by the applicants, the modus operandi it is claimed is now being repeated by "rogue" policemen, the allegations concerning a former service provider, SSG and Thorne, to the applicants and the abuse of process by Thorne and SSG and of Warrant Officer Steenkamp, Captain Stolterfoht and any other, as yet unnamed, business competitors of the applicants. In the review application in terms of Rule 53 of the Supreme Court Rules, the applicants will obviously seek or have sought a full record of the proceedings before the learned Magistrate to be produced and made available to the applicants.
[21] Such documentation (including Warrant Officer Steenkamp's affidavit) may be produced or there may be opposition to its production. If there is such opposition, then the review court would of course make the appropriate determination based upon all evidence before it. It is possible that the review court will order production of the entire affidavit or only a portion thereof or that certain details will be blocked out. It is possible that the review court will decide that no portion of the affidavit is to be produced. I do not presume to anticipate the result.
[22] I can appreciate that it could be very inconvenient for the applicants to find themselves in the position of a two-stage review proceeding: in the first place litigating to obtain Steenkamp's affidavit and secondly litigating the review of the subpoenae issue. I do however feel that it is appropriate for the review court to examine, assess and adjudicate all the issues rather than be confronted, as has this court, with a slowly emerging series of revelations.
[23] The 8th respondent, the National Prosecuting Authority, has opposed this application. The NPA was correctly cited since it has an interest in the interaction of its employee, a prosecutor, both before the learned Magistrate in Germiston and in dealings with Warrant Officer Steenkamp and the other members of the SAPS. However, in argument I was told that the reason why the NPA had filed opposing papers was because the NPA would be unable to comply with the orders sought by the applicant because the NPA does not have in its possession a copy of the affidavit of Warrant Officer Steenkamp. However, the NPA failed to categorically state this or even to allude to this difficulty in its answering papers.
[24] The original application was brought as one of urgency and, by agreement between the parties on the matter of urgency alone and not the merits of the application, it was arranged that an order be made by his Lordship Mr Justice Kgomo on 31st August 2012. The documents requested in the section 205 subpoenae have been sealed and delivered to the Registrar of this court for safekeeping and neither applicants nor respondents have had access to such documentation pending the outcome of this application.
[25] I have no doubt that issues of privacy as presented before this court by the applicants are deserving of protection and that there can be no bar to persons in the position of applicants proceeding to have section 205 subpoenae reviewed and set aside. In the present case, the only ground for review to which I have been referred are those of the alleged "abuse" on the part of "rogue" policemen acting for and on behalf of private investigators. These allegations may or may not turn out to be with or without foundation. That is a decision for the court hearing the review application.
[26] I do not think it appropriate to make a costs order at the present time. This application was not brought upon grounds of all-encompassing banker/client privilege or confidentiality or an ever-enduring banker/client privilege or confidentiality which can never be interrupted. It was brought upon the basis of the abuses to which I referred. If it turns out that the reviewing court is not satisfied there are grounds of abuse that would justify setting aside the subpoenae, then this application should not have been brought.
[27] Accordingly, the costs of this application (which I believe did necessitate the costs of employment of senior counsel and where I do not think it inappropriate for the applicants to have utilised two counsel) are reserved for decision at the hearing of the application for review.
[28] In the result an order is made as follows:
Pending finalisation of the review proceedings launched under case number 2012/ 38742:
The Registrar of the South Gauteng High Court shall retain for safekeeping under seal the documentation delivered to him by the first, second and third respondents which documentation was required to be produced by them in terms of the section 205 subpoenae;
Neither the respondent nor applicants shall have any access to this said documentation;
The first, second and third respondents are interdicted from disclosing any information and/or document or divulging any information to fourth, fifth and sixth respondents requested under a section 205 subpoena issued by the Germiston Magistrate Court, 3rd December 2012.
Each of the first, second and third respondents, who have as yet failed to furnish the subpoenae to the applicants are directed to furnish the applicants therein identified and affected by the subpoenae with copies thereof.
The application that the fourth to eighth respondents make available to the applicants the affidavit placed by the SAPS before the National Prosecuting Authority and a Magistrate at Germiston is refused.
The costs of this application are reserved.
DATED AT JOHANNESBURG ON THIS 25th DAY OF OCTOBER 2012.
APPLICANTS: M Hellens SC with DJ Joubert
Instructed by BDK Attorneys, Johannesburg
4th – 7th RESPONDENTS: D Dorfling SC with HW Sibuyi
Instructed by the State Attorney, Johannesburg
8th RESPONDENT: RT Marueme
Instructed by the DPP, Johannesburg
1 Copy of subpoena at page 60 of the papers.
2 Paragraph 22 of Applicant's Heads of Argument.
3 Page 112 at paragraphs 16 and 17 of the Answering Affidavit.
4 S v Matisonn 1981 (3) SA 302 (A) at 313A–B; Pretoria Portland Cement Co Ltd & another v The Competition Commission & others 2003 (2) SA (SCA) at para 35: "Review is not directed at correcting a decision on the merits. It is aimed at the maintenance of legality, at the administration of 'the law which has been passed by the Legislature' as Bell J put it on the same page of Meintjies's case. And throughout it has been the High Court, and only the High Court, acting through its judges, that has enjoyed the general, inherent jurisdiction to entertain reviews."; Wasteman Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Serfontein and Others (3551/2011) [2011] ZAKZDHC 85 (20 December 2011) at 13: "In Mandela v Minister of Safety and Security the Court noted that, reasonable grounds for believing does not require grounds that measure up to an objective standard, but rather grounds which in the subjective opinion of the Magistrate are reasonable. Thus, the Court may not interfere with the Magistrate's decision merely because it views his/her conclusion as incorrect. To justify interference, the Court must be satisfied that the Magistrate did not apply his/her mind to the matter. In Van der Merwe v Minister van Justisie en 'n Ander The Court held that the Magistrate's decision as to whether or not the required reasonable grounds exists is decisive, and emphasised that it would only interfere where it is of the opinion that the Magistrate has not applied his or her mind. This would occur, for example, where the Magistrate acted mala fide, with an improper motive, arbitrarily or grossly unreasonable. It added that the onus would be on the person seeking to set the warrant aside to show that on a balance of probabilities the Magistrate did not apply his mind to the matter."
5 Page 112 at paragraph 14 of Answering Affidavit.


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