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On November 16th, 2017, PPA solemnly celebrated the 35 year anniversary of Vietnam Teacher's day (November 20, 1982 - November 20, 2017).
Attending the meeting was the H.E Assoc. Prof. Dr Pham Minh Chinh, Member of Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Organization Committee; Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh, Member of Central Party Committee, Secretary of Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee; Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Nam, Deputy General Director of General Political Department; leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, Departments under the MPS and other ministries, departments; former teachers as leaders of the PPA through periods. On the side of the PPA, there were Lieutenant General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Yem, President of the Academy; members of the Party Executive Committee, Board of Directors of the Academy, representatives of departments, divisions, centers and all officers, lecturers, employees and students of the PPA.
Major General, Assoc. Prof. Dr Tran Minh Chat, Vice President of the Academy delivered his speech at the meeting
In his opening speech, Major General, Assoc. Prof. Dr Tran Minh Chat, Vice President of PPA emphasized: Over the past 50 years of construction and growth, PPA has constantly grown in all aspects. From the first day of only 43 officers and teachers, up to now, staffs and lecturers of the school have been continuously strengthened, the Academy's officers has increased at over 1,300, including 10 professors, 44 associate professors, 188 doctors, more than 400 masters, nearly 200 master lecturers, 25 comrades were conferred People's Teacher, Meritorious Teacher title. PPA has become a major scientific research center contributing to building police force in Vietnam.
Lieutenant General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Yem, President of the Academy presented flowers and gifts to teachers who were former leaders of PPA were conferred the People's Teacher and Meritorious Teacher title through the period
Speaking at the meeting, on behalf of the MPS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Chinh, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Organization Committee congratulated and warmly praised dedication of officer and teacher generations of the PPA for the Cause of education and training. He asked, in the coming time, the PPA should focus on successful completion of following tasks: innovation, enhancement of educational management quality, strong innovation in content, programs and training methods; close combination of theory with practice; Teachers must thoroughly grasp and follow Ho Chi Minh President's teaching, deserve to be pioneers in education and training front of the Public Security force, who giving inspiration to the People's Public Security students; more care and investment in training officers, lecturers and determining these as the most important breakthrough of higher education innovation currently; Continuing to compiling documents, new code curricula, improving effectiveness of the compilation and revision of teaching and learning materials; the Party, Board of Directors should continue to pay attention and encourage physical and spiritual life of the Academy's officers, support and create favorable condition for young teachers and officers who had been in hard conditions.
Lieutenant General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Yem, President of the Academy spoke at the meeting
Speaking at the meeting, Lieutenant General, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Yem, President expressed sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the Central Party Committee, Central Public Security Party Committee and leaders of the MPS, agencies inside and outside the Public Security Branch for their attention and support to the PPA in recent years. At the same time, the Academy would acquire these advices and put them into the Academy's action programs in the near future with the aim building the PPA to become a national training institution of the Nation in 2019.
The delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Center for Training and Professional Practice
The delegates also attended the inauguration ceremony of the first phase and put into use the Center for Training and Professional Practice of the PPA - the venue for the practice, training courses. It contributes to connecting between theory and practice as well as giving students the chance to practical situations.
The delegates visited Center for Training and Professional Practice
The Center for Training and Professional Practice has two floors with a total floor area of 1,875 m2, including 19 rooms designed with modern simulation; In the sector for training and practice, there is 01 aircraft TU - 134 to serve practice, training content prevention, terrorism… etc. Up to now, this Center is the first professional construction in the Public Security school.


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CLEANER AND GREENER COMMUNITIES The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing over $22 million in a new Communities Environment Program to help communities protect and care for their local environment. Each federal electorate will receive up to $150,000 this year for projects. These could include: restoring coasts, wetlands and waterways; protecting native animals; reducing waste and litter; and greening local parks and urban areas. ENVIRONMENT RESTORATION FUND Our $100 million Environment Restoration Fund will support practical action on waste and recycling, the protection of rivers, waterways and coasts, and further support for our threatened native species. ANTARCTIC SCIENCE AND RESEARCH The Liberal and Nationals Government is investing $2.8 billion to enhance Australia's Antarctic operations and science capabilities. This includes funding for research, operations and a new ice breaker. We are constructing a modern station at Macquarie Island. 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Scratch32 is a private group of 1:32 scale model slot car hobbyists who all share a focus on:
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- knowing and sharing the history and providence of their models, the drivers and events in which they participated; and
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Remember too that aesthetics need not be sacrificed for performance – nor performance for aesthetics. Furthermore, while honesty, pride and self restraint have worked so far to help ensure a level playing field (this is rare with most groups that race) Scratch32 continues to reward those qualities with a set of simplified rules covering all classes spanning the greatest eras of motor racing. Our rules encourage innovation and experimentation with very few limitations. To be eligible every chassis OR body must be 'scratch' built by the racer but our goal is to move towards a combination of both scratch built chassis and customized bodies. Models with custom chassis, kit bashed bodies, custom paint and self printed decals are now beginning to emerge – and reinforce our ultimate goal.
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In several court decisions, the California Supreme Court has determined that a doctor's recommendation for the medical use of cannabis is, for all intents and purposes, the equivalent of a prescription. Since that is the case, that determination should have application to dispensaries. Photo: Cannabis Museum, Ohio Historically from the 1850s until 1942, cannabis-containing prescriptions and patent medicines were available in pharmacies. One needs to ask why dispensaries and pharmacies are not treated under the same regulations today. Dispensaries ought to have a legal obligation to ...More
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New post today about an innovative retail concept in Paris.
The PUF (this acronym stands for "Presses Universitaires de France" that can be translated into "University Publishing House") have recently opened a new generation bookshop. And what I am talking about now is a breakthrough innovation, not just a new interior design.
What is it all about ?
A bookshop where you first pick-up a book online before getting it printed on site in a few minutes. Really cool huh ?
First, let's take a quick look at the place.
Classical and decent facade. Looks like the cliché of the french bookshop.
Inside, the room is really tiny (around 20 sqm) but neat and clean. Some books are displayed on shelves and a cosy coffee place has been designed to give a welcoming atmosphere.
A reception desk is located in the middle. You can order your coffee here.
The innovative stuff is located in a second secluded room : the copy machine that turns your digital book file into a real printed book.
In this room (a corridor I may say) you can find a TV screen with videos about books and authors. A quick fix of culture before your book is ready. Smart.
Step 1 : you browse the PUF website on a tablet
Step 2 : you pick up a book. I decided to buy a book about Freemasonry.
Step 3 : I found it funny to add an extra text on the first page. Nice when you want to give a present.
4/ Step 4 : I validated my order. The file is sent to the copy machine. 5 short minutes to wait.
5/ Step 5 : Here is my baby. Warm and nice.
6/ Step 6 : The book is mine.
The customized text makes it more personal
The print quality is OK.
I paid (I treated myself with a coffee)
My visit to "Librairie des PUF" was extremely insightful. I found there a new striking example of something I deeply believe in : strategy, even the most brillant one, is not sufficient. What matters and really makes a difference is execution. Because the customer only sees execution.
And I am afraid that Librairie PUF got it wrong.
Let me make my point :
- PUF idea is brilliant. Fantastic. A breakthrough innovation in the bookstore business (even though Shakespeare and Company in NYC has already paved the way) We can already imagine that, thanks to this copy machine, bookstores operators won't need large and costly retail premises anymore. And no more extensive staff. Everything is made possible a clic away. And delivery takes 5 minutes, a delivery time that even Amazon would dream about.
- For now, the product range is still quite narrow. But if the business model proves its relevance, many editors would join the service.
Nonetheless, the PUF Bookshop I visited is not up to the innovation. Least I can say.
I pointed out many weaknesses :
- The facade. Do you want to really feel the experience of the new digital era bookshop ? A kick ass store ? Too bad. PUF has designed a store that looks like exactly the same as a old fashioned bookstore. There is no (I mean zero) information on the storefront saying that something innovative is going on inside. You can't even see the copy machine through the storefront.
- The branding. "La librairie des PUF" is too generic. No innovation teasing whatsoever.
- The store layout : the copy machine should be showcased in the store but unfortunately it is almost hidden from customers. Hey PUF are you ashamed of your machine ?
- The purchasing process doesn't bring excitement. It is functional but not fun. On top of that there is no signage that would explain how to buy your book autonomously. I found the tablet screens way too small and not stable enough on their tripods. Beautiful large iMacs would have been greatly appreciated instead.
- The lack of ambition of the coffee place. As you need to wait while your book is printed, a warm and comfortable coffee place would be key to the customer experience. Moreover, the screen with videos about books should be located in that coffee place and not in the room nearby the machine. By the way, self service tablets would have done a better job than this TV set.
- This bookshop should deliver a great digital experience. I was disappointed that the Wifi was not connecting automatically. A boring password was necessary. And of course you have to ask for it to the staff.
- I was expecting a mobile app instead of these tablets. I could have bought my book relaxing on a comfortable chair sipping a capuccino.
Let's wrap it up.
To make the most out of this innovation, I do believe that it should be operated by hospitality professionals instead of bookstores brands. It is a question of mindset.
I wrote a post about a parisian cafe that already propose this service to its customers. OK it is not really well operated either but it is an interesting move. My post Here
In the near future, I think that hospitality leaders such as Starbucks would be interested to bring this service to their salons. It would be an a opportunity to generate extra sales while offering value for money.
Traffic pullers such as shopping malls, airports or train stations should also be interested. I can easily imagine this service in upscale rest areas.


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Earlier this year I published in a blog a list of my recommended Top Ten priorities for the incoming Secretary of Transportion, Anthony Foxx. Secretary Foxx replaced the irascible Ray LaHood, known for prioritizing driver distraction mitigation measures and delaying implementation of the back-up camera mandate.
The blog led to a meeting with five representatives of the DOT at the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC – two DOT engineers participated remotely via video link. Readers of the blog had the opportunity to offer their own recommendations in advance of that meeting and their thoughts, encompassing everything from V2X to parking to mileage-based taxation of road use, are compiled here.
The meeting with the DOT has not yet led to any specific outcomes, but the line of communication remains open. Readers of the blog had some powerful feedback, all of which reflect the wide range of thinking about regulating cars, reducing highway fatalities and congestion and accommodating mobile devices.
I have compiled the verbatim inputs here while removing identifying information of the respondents themselves. While some respondents were communicating to me, some addressed their comments directly to the DOT. All of the thoughts expressed here are worth reviewing on the eve of the new year.
The candor and insights expressed in these comments is refreshing.
Original blog post: http://tinyurl.com/meud4m7 - A To-Do List for the new U.S. Transportation Secretary - Anthony Foxx
The responses – in no particular order (and with some editing):
Respondent A: V2V a top priority
"In regards to V2X/DSRC, I agree that 14 years of research without any model of adoption has not helped the cause of DSRC. The key problem, however, that we must recognize is that V2X suffers from two issues - (1) "Fax machine syndrome" - i.e. you need a certain critical mass of cars with the system before anyone sees the benefits and (2) lack of development of infrastructure, i.e., the "V2I" component - that does not require the critical mass.
"Some kind of mandate would catalyze or at least partially mitigate the first problem - but I agree that this needs to happen sooner than later. Also adoption by fleets, emergency vehicles could help the cause and accelerate how consumers will start seeing the benefits. Mandate also could work better if there is opportunity to articulate clear discernible benefit - similar to how OEMs can have their products certified Five Star - if they include certain safety features and pass some specific tests. "DOT's & all the ITS community should in their turn step up execution of the roadside unit installation. I have been hearing for too long that US does not have the funding prowess to do anything like what Japan has done."
Respondent B: U.S. falling behind
· The US is a telecom/telematics laggard, despite many of the innovations occurring within its borders. Can the DOT provide incentives to increase innovation and remove barriers? – (Such an effort could be) much like what DOE is doing with the Green Button initiative.
· It would be nice to see the Federal government demonstrating that they understand market conditions and recognize trends and act accordingly. It still feels like they are about 7 years behind current market position. What actions or steps do they have mapped out currently? What is the future state?
· I would like to see NHTSA work with the FCC to create persistent data connections on the nations' highways. This would not only supplement current "rural Internet" efforts, but act as an economic engine.
· Driver distraction is a complex and multifaceted issue. Needs to be broken down into attackable segments. Not one big blob.
· Consumers are increasingly seeking to customize their applications and experiences and to some respect, their persona through their cellphones/tablets. Bringing devices into vehicles is part of a bigger distraction issue. But this will not stop, so why does not the Federal government take a proactive approach, recognize that these devices are here to stay and seek to work with industry to either self-regulate or work in concert to create guidelines and not just take reactive positions with banning devices or seeking to create a standard which will be outdated by the time they are done… (long process, & costly).
Respondent C: The power of voice
"Thank you for offering to provide xxx's feedback to the U.S. DOT via your meeting. (We) believe in the power of voice technology to make people's everyday lives easier and more productive. We ultimately strive to provide experiences that are so natural and intuitive that people don't realize they're interacting with technology.
"As it relates to driver distraction, we believe voice technology vastly mitigates the disruption that accessing services in the car causes. With that in mind, greater input into regulation by (the industry) would greatly facilitate and expedite the industry getting to a place where the right set of regulations guide the development of the right set of experiences.
"As is called out in the blog, laws should be clearer about the types of interaction drivers can have with their phones in the car. There is also more work to be done testing touch screen interactions and what the driver can enable while driving at high speeds versus when stationary, and as related, the optimal trade-offs between touch and voice.
"As automakers and technology companies evolve in their knowledge about what works best, there should be an ongoing and extensive conversation where those lessons inform regulation. And of course, there needs to be greater input from drivers themselves and studies that seek to find optimal ways of reducing distraction. (We) will continue to be a willing participant in those efforts."
Respondent D: Minimum gas mileage
"I am not in favor of a V2X connectivity mandate but rather look at it similar to a rear-view camera. It's an option which if deployed in every vehicle would make driving safer but so do advanced crumple systems and anti-lock brakes. Car companies differentiate through technology and make available as features which they in turn monetize through premium packages.
"I am in favor however of minimum gas mileage standards.
"Regarding NHTSA driving distraction efforts, I am not familiar enough with them in the USA to comment. I do believe it makes sense to have national comprehensive guidelines for all OEM's selling vehicles in the US."
Respondent E: Don't touch your phone
#1 – Mandate: Do Not Touch Your Phone While Driving
Comment: YES, in spades. Totally too confusing with inconsistent results and wasted engineering and duplicate solutions. Data on driving impact is solid. PRIORITY A.
#2 – Endorse California legislation AB 397 for the creation of a VIN-based Next of Kin Notification database.
Comment: Interesting, probably important, but not high on my list. PRIORITY: B/C.
#3 - Implement the back-up camera mandate.
AGREE totally. Data is in, analysis done, cost is NOT as high as industry OEM and suppliers imply; besides implementation of smart radios and infotainment is approaching commoditization……and the flat screen will be paid for. DO IT. PRIORITY: A.
#4 – Provide a legislative framework and guidelines for states to register and license self-driving cars with the sole requirement that drivers must be in the driver seat and responsible for control of the vehicle.
Yes good points, but down the curve in priority for me. Got to keep the DOT focused on the immediate payback items…otherwise we'll lose 'em. This one is ten to fifteen years away. PRIORITY: C
#5 – Initiate a process for mandating the installation of DSRC modules on commercial vehicles in FMCSA Classes 6, 7, 8.
Comment: Yes, Yes, Yes. Would love to see the data if this was enacted and supported with Class 6-8 in early 2000's and vehicles in 2003-5….in terms of how many vehicles on the road, the coverage, and the lives saved. This is incredibly embarrassing that it has taken this long…..particularly given that the government in this case had the correct foresight to reserve the spectrum. AGREE TOTALLY. PRIORITY: A
#6 – Require the installation of DSRC modules on all emergency and service vehicles.
See above logic in #5 and morph it for this one. AGREE TOTALLY, this is NOT rocket science. PRIORITY: A
#7 – Add LTE and LTE Advanced modules to all current DSRC tests.
Yes, I agree totally….but am biased with work with client in the LTE space. This is important but not critical. PRIORITY: B
#8 – Highlight elements of Next Gen 911 research focused on the acquisition of crash scene information including text, video, data and voice via smartphones.
Seems important but need more study and data for me. Would give this one a NO VOTE. Sorry for wishy washy vote.
#9 – Highlight app development intended to improve the functioning of all transit including public transportation, traffic information, schedules, traffic, car and ride sharing.
Yes, I would not have thought of this one. Good stuff. PRIORITY: B
#10 – Roadside Bluetooth installations should be required to add DSRC.
Good point…..but lower priority. PRIORITY: C
Good luck and God speed, Secretary Foxx. Now get to work!
Respondent F: Prove the efficacy of DSRC
"The path of mandating V2X communications in vehicles should be pursued IF AND ONLY IF the INCREMENTAL SAFETY benefits of such technology justifies the INCREMENTAL COST of adding this technology WHEN COMPARED WITH A BASELINE OF WHERE WE WILL BE IN 3-5 YEARS WITH INDEPENDENT SENSORS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS.
"The often quoted figure of addressing almost 80% of accidents involving unimpaired drivers is a useless and almost content-less statement. First, about 1/2 of accidents involve impaired drivers, but some of those WOULD be prevented. More important, the percentage that might be addressed is meaningless without an efficacy number. Will we be actually preventing 90-100% of that 80%, or only 1-2%?
"If there is sound evidence of a clear benefit, then the country needs to move ahead as rapidly as possible:
1) Rulemaking to set up a mandate for both light vehicles and trucks
2) Begin almost immediately to deploy the security and roadside infrastructure that is necessary to support deployment, AND that can provide immediate benefits, even if these are non-safety benefits, as V2V benefits will be a long time coming. Work with AASHTO, Need to demonstrate need to preserve at least a portion of the DSRC spectrum for dedicated safety use. People who buy such systems (even if mandated) will need to see benefits.
3) Explore developing broad stakeholder support for additional targeted funding. The Interstate system wasn't built by reallocating existing Federal aid funds. If V2X can really save 10's of 1,000s of lives per year, it deserves at least 1/10th of what goes into Homeland Security.
4) Do NOT get distracted by claims that DSRC is not needed. There has been more than sufficient analysis to demonstrate the need for DSRC (or an equally capable alternative that is NOT 100% off the shelf). DSRC is just a piece of the connected vehicle puzzle, with a large role for cellular data as well, but it is a required piece, especially for prevention of imminent crashes.
"If solid, sound, defensible quantitative data supporting a rulemaking decision is NOT there this summer, then do NOT move forward with a mandate.
"Automated Vehicles
Take a go slow approach with regard to National Regulation. Monitor developments, provide expert support to states when asked, but do NOT rush to regulate until more is known or a significant safety problem develops. National rules will be needed eventually, but setting national rules too early, or even providing overly restrictive authoritative guidance could significantly impede the development of this promising area, which has, in the long run, the potential to be much more revolutionary than connected vehicles.
"Eventually, we will have automated vehicles that communicate with one another and the roadside. It is not an either / or proposition. Connected vehicle technology is not made obsolete by automated vehicles, although its role and importance will evolve over time."
Respondent G: Security, security, security
"The biggest issue as I see it - and I am literally 'seeing and touching' it this week at DefCon and Blackhat is the lack of security 'understanding' in V2X systems - hell we infected 2 major systems - got access to core CPU critical controls - and that was after we got complete control of the infotaiment so we can capture video from the rear camera - we can turn on/off systems lights, turn on safety indicators brake failure -and had we wanted we could have crashed a self-parking car. You know who I am working with and those company names can't be disclosed - but if I had XX OS in my car - or XXX OS or worse XXXX I would be worried. As far as mission critical apps go - and NTSHA goes - candidly, lawmakers can't spell information technology security much less understand it - in part because there is not a 'true' testing laboratory that can independently validate technology that isn't influenced by a 'check' or as I call it pre-paid result studies....lol.
"Claiming security is a dangerous game - because for some it is a game - for others it's an industry for which it is a day-to-day cat and mouse game which keeps the cash register ringing - I would strongly support a V2X hackathon to bring forward a group of legendary subject knowledge folks that could wake up the engineers and worse the sales folks selling mission critical safety on the beltway.
"XXX is of course CRUSHING things in the auto and mobile space - and I predict their solutions will be integrated with more major OEM's - we are in week 8 of testing - and so far nobody has been able to find an attack surface to go after."
Respondent H: Let the market decide
1 – Mandate: Do Not Touch Your Phone While Driving
Better to mandate bluetooth connectivity in a car. unenforcable otherwise. even I have been engrossed in a Bluetooth conversation in my car and driven past two exits on the beltway.
Sure do this then run a post office address correction/update system so that we can get license revokes off the road due to no insurance on car
Let the free market dictate this effort. People who have kids and bikes in the driveway will buy it. (Older demographics) won't care.
#4 – Provide a legislative framework and guidelines for states to register and license self-driving cars with the sole requirement that drivers must be in the driver seat and responsible for control of the vehicle .
Another pie-in-the-sky program. There, as in telematics in general, will be revenue streams-but less than profitable.
They tried this with radar detectors many years ago to warn on the radar detector display of highway repairs, and school bus stops. There were not enough radar detectors deployed to make a difference. We are overthinking safety to justify jobs of regulators.
Not enough deployment to receive the signals. They can talk to each other only.
7 – Add LTE and LTE Advanced modules to all current DSRC tests.
It does not matter to me.
More ivory tower stuff.
Let the free market run
Are you trying to turn us into Europeans who have micromanaged lives.
Respondent I: Private sector outreach
"Any chance they would construct a message about USDOT partnering with local government and private sector to create pilot scale programs around advanced transportation? Funding to create a reasonable size area for proving connected car applications or other transportation innovations would help advance new solutions, provide exposure to municipal markets, open the door to research-industry collaboration, and provide valuable performance data on physical systems."
Respondent J: Do something
This is a good one, but may be unrealistic unless there are some complementary guidelines on what a person CAN do with their phone. i.e. people use their GPS and tablets – if the phone is not allowed to be touched what about all the other distracting things? How about something more simple – the phone either stays in your pocket/purse or it goes in a cradle…
Seems pretty straight forward.
Do back up accidents really warrant a huge change in the industry? Mandating this just adds cost to the product and thus to the consumer. Mandating this is a waste of time as people may just drive this option out due to their choices. Govt could spend their time elsewhere.
Definitely need this.
This doesn't seem all that feasible. It would require a fairly aggressive set of standards for smartphone apps that collect this information. I think a better route would be to have this as a data standard for any device that is plugged into the vehicle for the sole purpose of collecting driving data (i.e. OBDII devices)
#9 – Highlight app development intended to improve the functioning of all transit including public transportation, traffic information, schedules, traffic, car and ride sharing. Don't think the govt needs to get into this one.
No comment on this one
Respondent K: Use existing technology
"Not sure – as a Brit – that my contribution would be welcome. Last time this happened you guys chucked some tea into a harbour!
"I've seen this argument roll out here in 2005 – 2008 as the UK government were lobbied by road side infrastructure (RSI) providers like Kapsch.
"My problem with DSRC and Bluetooth is that any RSI is hugely expensive and a sole use technology.
"Why not use M2M, Cloud and mAnalytics technology and simply add these as an additional set of applications using the wider set of technologies."
Respondent L: Prioritize automated driving
1. No direct interaction with the phone's display or buttons. We think that this is really important
2. Automated driving is big for senior citizens and others. I want to be able to drive until I'm 125. Google is doing a great job at this.
3. Safety, safety, safety
4. Automatic notification!!!
I'm most impressed that you are pushing this. Please let me know if as a technologist that is not running a part-taking big company I can help you in any way.
Respondent M: Back off
Respondent N: Accommodate phones safely
"Thanks for reaching out on this! The below are my personal viewpoints. I copy a few of my colleagues and partners in case they have diverging opinions or want to add or elaborate on anything.
"As the benefits of V2X are potentially massive, but widely dispersed throughout society (reduced congestion and improved traffic efficiency, better ability to manage the wear-and-tear of the physical infrastructure, fewer accidents resulting in saved lives, reduced insurance costs, etc.,) I do believe some kind of government mandate or at least government push (e.g., crash rating bias) is justified. This is coming from someone who philosophically is opposed to most forms of government interference in private enterprise. But here we have a situation in which the biggest beneficiaries are not necessarily the parties who will bear the brunt of the costs of implementation. The situation is further complicated in the U.S. by the omnipresent fear of litigation. Therefore, I put my vote squarely in favor of government mandate (or push) for V2X.
"Having said that, it is my sincere hope that US industry does not sit on its hands and wait for such a mandate, but that it borrow a few pages from the European model of cooperation between industry and government to just get things moving.
"On Driver Distraction legislation. No one can be in favor of driver distraction! Texting while driving is simply criminal. However, the attempts that I have seen so far tend to be very clumsy broad brush attempts (it is illegal in California to touch your smart phone while driving, regardless of the intent or purpose, since to a police officer this cannot be distinguished from texting or non-hands-free calling. However, it is perfectly legal to touch your Tom-Tom or Hertz-Never-Lost. Smart-Phones can be a significant enhancement to existing safety systems in the car (I don't believe they can be replacements for safety critical systems, but they can enhance them, and in the absence of a telematics system, why not let someone use their smart phone for this?), and there is a risk that the US Government may throw this baby out with the driver-distraction-bath-water.
"Furthermore, some studies have suggested that a certain amount of "distraction" actually enhances the driver's ability to concentrate and react to his or her environment (I believe it was Delphi that did that study, but maybe they were quoting someone else). So there needs to be an element of common sense put into these regulations."
Respondent O: Mileage-based taxation
"My only addition to your excellent list would be for the US DOT to take the lead in considering new ways to collect highway taxes other than from the gasoline pump. As the fuel efficiency in gasoline vehicles improves, along with the growth of hybrid and electric vehicles, the US DOT and state departments of transportation must begin taking concrete steps to accommodate decreased revenues from gasoline collections. When we read about gas tax alternatives, we usually hear about the challenges of hardware and connectivity costs for collecting taxes based on vehicle miles driven. As you may be aware, XXX has solutions to measure accurate and validated vehicle mileage without the need for expensive hardware. Accurately measuring actual road useage, and collecting taxes accordingly, is the most fair and equitable means of paying for our highway infrastructure."
Respondent P: Do something
#1 – Mandate: Do Not Touch Your Phone While Driving
Support -- dock n lock but let it integrate
#2 – Endorse California legislation AB 397 for the creation of a VIN-based Next of Kin Notification database.
Don't support but get contact call on all mobile devices
#3 - Implement the back-up camera mandate.
Obvious, easy and safe. Just do it
#4 – Provide a legislative framework and guidelines for states to register and license self-driving cars with the sole requirement that drivers must be in the driver seat and responsible for control of the vehicle.
Support with a window of time for re-evaluation so technology matures we are not having to fight the Hill
#5 – Initiate a process for mandating the installation of DSRC modules on commercial vehicles in FMCSA Classes 6, 7, 8.
Absolutely support
Respondent Q: In-vehicle gateway
"What is missing is a mechanism to stimulate aftermarket innovation in vehicle telematics.
"What I would propose is to mandate a native wireless CAN bus interface with access control by OEM. This way aftermarket devices could access all relevant vehicle information as long as access UN/PW is obtained through the OEM.
"I would also expand the required supported data set on the OBD port to include VIN and Odometer
"Further I would recommend that vehicles will be rated on mileage and emissions based on actual data to complement lab testing for new models. This could create a commercial motivation for vehicle maintenance and proper tire inflation."
Respondent R: Release Safety Pilot results
"I think the #1 thing that I would communicate to the USDOT is to release results from the Safety Pilot program sooner rather than later. I think the lack of hard data on how the trial is going is creating uncertainty. I appreciate that they do not want to release results until they have checked and double-checked them, but they are creating an information vacuum which acts counter to their goals."
Respondent S: Expand the Internet
"This is a great initiative! Though I have yet to visit the referenced URL, I am supposing that it also provides the opportunity for proposing complement or alternative ideas to fill the gaps. "My personal opinion (as you may know since my presentation at XXX though technically, there are other more cost-effective solutions, I consider the DOT-driven NHTSA mandate on a DSRC-based V2V deployment is a great opportunity for increasing the reach and the performance of the Internet. "The vision is, each DSRC-equipped car is a mobile Internet node. In addition to the thus-created multiple business opportunities for non-safety applications, there are many direct benefits such as (1) easing the pressure of spectrum scarcity, and (2) each car owner will own a piece of the broadband wireless Infrastructure... "I have started to promote the vision through cooperation with entities that understand the Internet. I would be glad to associate you with this initiative." Respondent T: Need more standards
"While I certainly agree with mandate #1, I think it needs to go beyond that. I bought a new vehicle a few months ago (a Prius) and even without looking at my phone the options that now are available on the dash are amazing. Even for someone who should know better, the temptations to use the technology while driving are hard to resist. I don't see a way to put the genie back in the bottle so it's important DOT support research to make these services safer to use in the vehicle. Part of it is improving the voice recognition technology. While that is far better than it once was, I find it still has a difficult time understanding me and encourages me to bypass the voice commands and use the touch screen.
"While individual automakers will want to differentiate their offerings, it would be helpful if some standards were created so there's not a whole new learning curve each time you get into a new vehicle.
Respondent U: Prioritize parking
"My opinion re V2X is non-specific. I prefer extreme autonomy (more "V" and less "X"), but I suspect some X is necessary, especially during the 25-30 years during which non-equipped vehicles will be permitted on the road. I do not like fixed, physical infrastructure. It slows progress and it often forms road hazards. In addition, "X" is paid by the taxpayer (increasingly from the general fund, "V" is paid by the vehicle purchaser (unless subsidized, which is a separate conversation). I like "driver-pays". That keeps roads sustainable (I am pro-car).
"I would like to see a program to force non-compliant vehicles off the road on a sooner rather than later schedule. At least off some roads. Start with highways over a certain speed, then increase the speed on the roads that have compliant vehicles only.
"There is still not enough attention paid to parking. (V2X is about speed, efficiency and safety, but we still don't know what to do with our vehicles when we arrive). The Value Pricing programs supported by FHWA re LA Express Park and Washington DC's project for metered curbside parking are notable exceptions. USDOT should expressly encourage a speed up to fully digital credentials for parking (smart phone, autonomous meters, in-car meters and other methods that eschew curb-side meters).
"Called "asset-lite parking, DOT should encourage cities to evolve block-face by block-face to in-car metering (includes smart phone, of course), and the gradual end of time-limited free parking. This can be done by promoting standards, subsidizing data gathering and analytics for variable pricing, progressive pricing and the move from "free-parking" (to maximize congestion) to "demand-based pricing" (to minimize congestion) then to "market pricing" (what the market will bear, to maximize municipal revenue).
"USDOT should set a proposed date of 2025 or 2030 for the removal of all curbside machines dispensing parking credentials (except at tourist kiosks, but even then such credentials could be purchased on-line by visitors), in US cities with a population over 50,000. The reliance on these machines prevents cities from developing truly flexible demand-management programs. Point out that the digital wallet adds pressure on cities to move strongly toward digital credentials.
"Point out that in 2025 the curbside parking meter is no more necessary than the public phone booth."
Respondent V: Leverage LTE
• In my perspective the 4G / cellular is underrated in the V2X space. Today's cellular network's can't do everything that DSRC can, e.g. in terms of latency. But they can do some things and they are ready for use today. Using them for some, non-critical use-cases would open an opportunity to get the whole idea of V2X started, especially business cases that would give the players in the field an incentive to be a first mover. • US DoT's activities have been focusing on V2V recently. In my perspective this is the wrong strategy. There are V2I use cases (e.g. based on cellular) which could give the early adopters among our customers a benefit from day one. All the discussion has circled too much around a government mandate and too less about incentives for early adopters to overcome the "chicken and egg problem". • I've worked the last three years in the space of V2I over cellular. Unfortunately I can't share details at this time, but we've made astonishing advances by tapping into city's traffic management systems. It's a pity the government completely ignores this path. Your recent article was spot-on! (http://blogs.strategyanalytics.com/AMCS/post/2013/02/03/The-key-to-safer-more-efficient-intersections-resides-in-the-smartphone.aspx) • I see no strategy whatsoever to integrate the classic telematics world with the DSRC world. It seems like these are two separated worlds that don't even talk with each other. What we need is a holistic approach, which integrates all available technologies into a common ecosystem. DSRC and 4G-based telematics are too close to ignore each other. • One common misconception of DSRC is that the OEMs would build autonomous safety systems that completely rely on it. The truth is we won't. We will always require a DSRC signal to be confirmed by a vehicle sensor before our system would take action autonomously. This limits the usefulness of DSRC. • Cellular networks will support device-to-device (D2D) communication in the foreseeable future. This will allow devices (e.g. smartphones) to communicate directly, without a cell tower present. No extra radio is need for that - it will be integrated in the cell phone chips. This technology will bring cellular even closer to DSRC. Together with the trend towards autonomous vehicles, which do not need DSRC, this might kill DSRC. The bottom line is that in my perspective the window of opportunity for DSRC is already closing. It's too little and too late what we've seen so far. Better or similar useful technologies will be available soon. We should move the focus to them. One more statement regarding the DSRC world: it seems to me that over a decade of government funding has created an 'ecosystem' of companies, consultants and researchers who make a living from keeping the stream of tax payers money going. They shouldn't have too much of a voice regarding the decision about the next steps. To say it with a German idiom: "Don't ask the frogs if you want to drain the swamp."


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Worden, IL Personal Injury Lawyer
The Personal Injury Lawyers at Dixon Injury Firm help Worden victims and their families recover financial losses.
Personal Injury Attorney in Worden, IL. When clients begin Worden Personal Injury claims, it's important to procure reputable legal counsel. At Dixon, we offer clients professional legal counsel in Illinois and Missouri. Our injury lawyers have won millions of dollars as compensation for clients.
The Worden personal injury attorneys at Dixon are willing to take on your claim. Dixon offers no-commitment case reviews and consultations. Please (314) 409-7060 for additional info about our Worden legal services. Dixon also offers contingency payment plans, which means we only charge legal fees if the case is won.
We specialize in client relations and know how difficult it is to manage a personal injury case. It is one of our goals to ensure your case goes smoothly and quickly to mitigate the impact on you and your family. This is important when you consider factors like financial strain and recovery. Dixon's attorneys are ready to aid in the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars for your injury case.
Worden Personal Injury Attorneys
According to the CDC, almost 40 million people suffer from mild-to-severe injuries each year in the U.S. Over 50 percent of these injuries involve car accidents. Slips and falls, workplace injuries, and premise liability make up many of the other cases. It is good for clients to contact personal injury attorneys in Worden, IL, as soon as possible. This improves the odds of winning your case. Here are a few other litigation services our personal injury attorneys specialize in:
One of the most successful personal injury attorneys in Worden, Chris Dixon and the Dixon Injury Firm are dedicated to delivering compensation and justice to clients and their families. Starting an injury case straight away allows Dixon to assist you in recovering damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other financial strains. As always, feel free to call us at (314) 409-7060 for a free consultation and case review.
Things to Know About Personal Injury Cases
Here are a handful of frequently asked questions concerning personal injury claims in Worden. As mentioned, feel free to contact Dixon's Worden personal injury attorneys for more information.
How much can I be paid if I win the case? This depends on the case. Usually, compensation is based on financial damages. This usually includes pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and others.
What happens if I don't win the case? Again, this depends. You won't be able to collect damages. You may win a partial sum if you're found partially at fault.
How much does legal representation cost? The Dixon Injury Firm uses a contingency fee plan. We will only charge clients a percentage of the reward if we win the claim. The exact percentage may vary.
What do I need to open a claim? The first step is to contact Worden personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. We will need all the info you can provide, such as medical bills, testimonies, contact information, and photographs. Read more about winning a personal injury claim in Worden.
Typical Personal Injury Claims in Worden
Dixon's Worden personal injury attorneys see the rising concern of cases in Illinois and Missouri. We provide professional legal services to our clients and are ready to learn more about your injury claim. See our client testimonials for more information. Here's an outline of Dixon Injury Firm's primary areas of focus:
- Car Accidents — The injury attorneys at Dixon understand how the increasing amount of car wrecks each year affects thousands throughout Missouri and Illinois. Dixon's car crash attorneys can help you win your next claim and get you back on the right path.
- Truck Crashes — Big rigs, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, or anything more than 10,000 pounds will put a serious dent in your day. Tractor trailer crashes result in thousands of injuries each year in Missouri and Illinois. These account for a large portion of Dixon Injury Firm's injury claims and our lawyers are ready to help you reclaim compensation.
- Motorcycle Wrecks — Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident in or near Worden, IL? The personal injury lawyers at Dixon can help you navigate the case and other legal procedures. Dixon covers drunk driving, fatalities, and other motorcycle accident claims.
- Animal and Dog Bites — Missouri animal bite laws are clear on what constitutes as an offense. Dixon's dog bite lawyers can guide you through these troublesome claims to ensure you get compensation and it doesn't happen again.
- Bicycle Injuries — What do you do in a bike wreck? Dixon Injury Firm specializes in Worden bicycle accident claims. There are over 500,000 bike-related injuries every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most involve pedestrian, cars, and trucks and require seasoned legal representation.
- Workers Compensation — While workers compensation law differs in Missouri and Illinois, the veteran injury claim attorneys at Chris Dixon's firm can help workers and their families recover from life-altering incidents. Call us today at (314) 409-7060 for a free consultation and personal injury case review in Worden.
- Product Liability — If you or a family member has been affected by a defective or malfunctioning product, it is important to seek legal counsel right away. The Worden personal injury lawyers at Dixon have the experience you deserve to win these cases, allowing our clients and their families the opportunity to recover both medically and financially.
- Medical Malpractice — Experienced in a broad array of injury claims, Dixon's medical malpractice attorneys are prepared to help you through any defective drug or related medical malpractice case. Dixon's injury lawyers are here for our clients.
- Other Claims — Personal injury claims involving dram shop lawsuits, class actions, consumer protection, or other injury claims can be handled by Dixon Injury Firm's seasoned Worden lawyers. This also includes insurance claims, rape and sexual assault, scarring, and burns.
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Please look at our results and recent cases to learn more about Dixon Injury Firm's history of success in Worden. As mentioned, our Worden personal injury attorneys have won over $50 million for clients. Contact Chris Dixon now at (314) 409-7060 for a free case review, consultation, and to learn more about Dixon Injury Firm's Worden personal injury lawyers.


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Title 49: Transportation
For purposes of this part, a diagnostic team is a group of knowledgeable representatives of parties of interest in a highway-rail grade crossing, organized by the public authority responsible for that crossing who, using crossing safety management principles, evaluate conditions at a grade crossing to make determinations or recommendations for the public authority concerning the safety needs at that crossing. Crossings proposed for inclusion in a quiet zone should be reviewed in the field by a diagnostic team composed of railroad personnel, public safety or law enforcement, engineering personnel from the State agency responsible for grade crossing safety, and other concerned parties.
This diagnostic team, using crossing safety management principles, should evaluate conditions at a grade crossing to make determinations and recommendations concerning safety needs at that crossing. The diagnostic team can evaluate a crossing from many perspectives and can make recommendations as to what safety measures authorized by this part might be utilized to compensate for the silencing of the train horns within the proposed quiet zone.
The diagnostic team should obtain and review the following information about each crossing within the proposed quiet zone:
1. Current highway traffic volumes and percent of trucks;
2. Posted speed limits on all highway approaches;
3. Maximum allowable train speeds, both passenger and freight;
4. Accident history for each crossing under consideration;
5. School bus or transit bus use at the crossing; and
6. Presence of U.S. DOT grade crossing inventory numbers clearly posted at each of the crossings in question.
The diagnostic team should obtain all inventory information for each crossing and should check, while in the field, to see that inventory information is up-to-date and accurate. Outdated inventory information should be updated as part of the quiet zone development process.
When in the field, the diagnostic team should take note of the physical characteristics of each crossing, including the following items:
1. Can any of the crossings within the proposed quiet zone be closed or consolidated with another adjacent crossing? Crossing elimination should always be the preferred alternative and it should be explored for crossings within the proposed quiet zone.
2. What is the number of lanes on each highway approach? Note the pavement condition on each approach, as well as the condition of the crossing itself.
3. Is the grade crossing surface smooth, well graded and free draining?
4. Does the alignment of the railroad tracks at the crossing create any problems for road users on the crossing? Are the tracks in superelevation (are they banked on a curve?) and does this create a conflict with the vertical alignment of the crossing roadway?
5. Note the distance to the nearest intersection or traffic signal on each approach (if within 500 feet or so of the crossing or if the signal or intersection is determined to have a potential impact on highway traffic at the crossing because of queuing or other special problems).
6. If a roadway that runs parallel to the railroad tracks is within 100 feet of the railroad tracks when it crosses an intersecting road that also crosses the tracks, the appropriate advance warning signs should be posted as shown in the MUTCD.
7. Is the posted highway speed (on each approach to the crossing) appropriate for the alignment of the roadway and the configuration of the crossing?
8. Does the vertical alignment of the crossing create the potential for a "hump crossing" where long, low-clearance vehicles might get stuck on the crossing?
9. What are the grade crossing warning devices in place at each crossing? Flashing lights and gates are required for each public crossing in a New Quiet Zone. Are all required warning devices, signals, pavement markings and advance signing in place, visible and in good condition for both day and night time visibility?
10. What kind of train detection is in place at each crossing? Are these systems old or outmoded; are they in need of replacement, upgrading, or refurbishment?
11. Are there sidings or other tracks adjacent to the crossing that are often used to store railroad cars, locomotives, or other equipment that could obscure the vision of road users as they approach the crossings in the quiet zone? Clear visibility may help to reduce automatic warning device violations.
12. Are motorists currently violating the warning devices at any of the crossings at an excessive rate?
13. Do collision statistics for the corridor indicate any potential problems at any of the crossings?
14. If school buses or transit buses use crossings within the proposed quiet zone corridor, can they be rerouted to use a single crossing within or outside of the quiet zone?
In addition to the items discussed above, a diagnostic team should note the following issues when examining any private crossings within a proposed quiet zone:
1. How often is the private crossing used?
2. What kind of signing or pavement markings are in place at the private crossing?
3. What types of vehicles use the private crossing?
School buses
Large trucks
Hazmat carriers
Farm equipment
4. What is the volume, speed and type of train traffic over the crossing?
5. Do passenger trains use the crossing?
6. Do approaching trains sound the horn at the private crossing?
State or local law requires it?
Railroad safety rule requires it?
7. Are there any nearby crossings where train horns sound that might also provide some warning if train horns were not sounded at the private crossing?
8. What are the approach (corner) sight distances?
9. What is the clearing sight distance for all approaches?
10. What are the private roadway approach grades?
11. What are the private roadway pavement surfaces?
In addition to the items discussed in the section titled, "All crossings within a proposed quiet zone", a diagnostic team should note the following issues when examining any pedestrian crossings within a proposed quiet zone:
1. How often is the pedestrian crossing used?
2. What kind of signing or pavement markings are in place at the pedestrian crossing?
3. What is the volume, speed, and type of train traffic over the crossing?
4. Do approaching trains sound the horn at the pedestrian crossing?
State or local law requires it?
Railroad safety rule requires it?
5. Are there any crossings where train horns sound that might also provide some warning if train horns were not sounded at the pedestrian crossing?
6. What are the approach sight distances?
7. What is the clearing sight distance for all approaches?


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The HEALTH TRACK will focus on issues related to improving the experience and health care options available to people of color. Additionally, this track will focus on solutions for increasing diversity in the medical profession.
The EDUCATION TRACK will address issues related to disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline system, college readiness, acceptance and completion and career guidance for minority students.
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7:30AM - Doors Open, Registration Starts, and Breakfast
8:30AM - Hackathon Welcome and Our Event's Expectations
9:30AM - Youth Media Project provides insight into our Hackathon's three tracks (Education, Health, and Justice)
10:30AM - Making Ideas Stick workshop, presented by Shahid Kahn, PayPal
11:30AM - Hackathon teams meet and discuss Hack Idea
12:30PM - Lunch
1:00PM - Hackathon teams present Hack Idea
2:00PM - Hacking begins!
6:00PM - Dinner
11:00PM - Wrap Up
Day Two, Sunday, March 15, 2015
7:30AM - Doors Open, Hacking continues, Breakfast
9:00AM - Student Workshop on Social Capital and LinkedIn
10:00AM - Hacking continues
11:00AM - Lunch
5:00PM - Final Pitches
6:30PM - Judging, Awards, and Community Celebration of Hackathon Students and Mentors, and Youth Media Project Students and Mentors
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The Ontario County Department of Social Services administers the Office of Children and Family Services low-income child care program through the Temporary Assistance Unit. In June 2015, the income limit was increased to 175% of the poverty limit or below for its child care program. The program has become more stable and has enabled Ontario County to assist working families that are at or under 175% of the poverty level to make child care more affordable. We are also currently assisting teen parents that need to attend High School. Each family is required to pay a family fee that is based on their income and household size directly to their child care provider. Through a low-income child care grant, the child care unit pays the balance of the cost of care (up to the current market rate) directly to the provider or to the parent if care is provided in the child's home. Each family chooses which child care provider they will use to care for their children. All providers that are eligible for a subsidy payment must be approved through the Office of Children and Family Services and/or Child and Family Resource Center. As of November 1st, 2017, the child care unit is currently assisting 239 families which includes 468 children in Ontario County to help cover the child care expense so the families can continue to be self-sufficient.
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3 Major Causes of Divorce In Christian Marriage Today
Divorce is an act of separation of two people who legally got married to each other either by religion, court or tradition. From decades ago, the rate of divorce has been on the increase for some reasons I will unveil in this article "3 major causes of divorce".
Not only has the rate of divorce as shown by statistics been on the increase decades ago but also divorce has crept into Christianity and even other religions. What could have been the reasons of divorce increase today? Below are the major causes of divorce:
1. Unhealthy Courtship
Courtship is a form of relationship between to-be husband and wife so as to test for compatibility. In unhealthy courtship the one of the two parties or even both parties use pretense to convince the other or each other that they are prefect match, they fail to demonstrate their real character during courtship and only brings out the character that are generally good. But you know what? true identity cannot be hidden forever, no one can cover fire with bare hand for a very long time.
Nonetheless, religion also plays a role in some unhealthy courtship seen today. Some churches in Nigeria and other African countries prohibits regular meeting of the to-be couple. The young man is not permitted to visit the lady at home nor the reverse, There is no time for physical discussion between the two parties courting. If by any means they want to discuss at length. they should do it in the church and must first inform the cleric in charge. They aren't even permitted to go for blood screening together; it is a law like " if you see the other, run as far as you could". failure to comply might read to cancellation of wedding ceremony between the two.
If such parties marry each other later, they probably would find some characters they dread in each other which would lead to regrets and endurance as character is hard to change. Marriage is meant to be enjoyed and not endured. Once endurance comes up in marriage, it looses assurance.
2. Deception
The reason Jacob hated his wife Leah as because he was deceived into marrying her; Jacob served Laban for seven years in order to marry her daughter Rachel. After the end of the seventh year, Laban gave his first daughter to Jacob at night instead of the second daughter Rachael
A similar thing happened to a pastor in a famous church in Nigeria, after some years of "no child" the pastor and his wife opted for a fertility test. Shockingly to the pastor, the woman had even entered menopause before their wedding day. Meanwhile, the woman deceived her she was younger than her actual age. You can read the full gist by clicking on the blue letters: Woman deceived Pastor into marriage
Also some man pretend to be rich just to get the heart of the lady they wish to marry; this is totally dangerous .Once someone discovers you lied to him or her especially in marriage cases, trust vanishes. And a marriage without trust is like sword without handle. Check out reason some men do not love their wives for more understanding
3. Cheating
Adultery is among the sins apostle Paul emphasized it should not be mentioned in the church. Unfortunately it is now being mentioned. Adultery is now becoming common even in christian homes.
A good percentage of acclaimed christian men commit adultery and use the phrase "it is natural for a man to cheat or men is polygamous naturally" as a reason for their act but forgetting that from the beginning it was not so: God created only Eve for Adam . Also, women are not exclude in this evil saga.
Some men are faithful while poor but become unfaithful when rich. This is not because of the money, but because of lack of self control and discipline. Any man that becomes a cheat because f wealth is a cheat even at his poverty, just that he lacks the fund because cheating is expensive. Remember the bible record that whoever looks at a lady lustfully has already committed adultery; adultery is cheating. So a poor man can also be a cheat.
Among the major causes of divorce is "marrying outside God's will". This is however can be contended or arguable. Some christian folks would tell you that "he who finds a wife" while some would say "God has created a specific woman for every man".
In conclusion, knowing the major of causes of divorce is not enough, avoiding this reasons is more important. However, someone needs theory before practical. Undergo a healthy courtship, avoid deceit(especially the ladies, do not lie to any guy seeking for marriage; tell him you real age, any marriage built on lies would struggle for survival). And to the men, debunk that idea that men are polygamous in nature, even some men that married 4 wives still cheat. Just decide not to cheat come what may and then seek for empowerment of the spirit.
Check this blog next week Monday for the topic "Valid reason for divorce"
Do you think there is any other major causes of divorce in christian homes today? Please let us know on the comment box
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