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By Che Odom
A Tennessee chancery court ordered the state to suspend enforcement of a new rule requiring out-of-state retailers to begin collecting and remitting sales tax this year until it decides a lawsuit challenging the rule.
Chancellor Russell Perkins signed the order April 10 after it was requested by the plaintiff trade associations and the state Department of Revenue ( Am. Catalog Mailers Ass'n v. Tenn. Dep't of Revenue , Tenn. Ch. Ct., No. 17-307-IV, order granting injunction 4/10/17 ).
George S. Isaacson, a partner with Brann & Isaacson in Lewiston, Maine, and one of the attorneys representing NetChoice and the American Catalog Mailers Association in the lawsuit, said "I am especially pleased that the Order issued by the Tennessee Chancery Court will protect businesses throughout the country from being forced to contend with the many complex and confusing features of Tennessee tax law."
The retail groups filed suit March 30 against the DOR after their administrative challenge to the state's new nexus rule, finalized late last year, was rejected ( Am. Catalog Mailers Ass'n v. Tenn. Dep't of Revenue , Tenn. Ch. Ct., No. 17-307-IV, complaint filed 3/30/17 ).
The groups say the rule ( Tenn. Code Ann. 1320-05-01-.129(2)) is unconstitutional because it contradicts precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court's 1992 ruling in Quill Corp. v North Dakota, 504 U.S. 298, which prohibits states from imposing sales and use tax collection obligations on vendors without an in-state physical presence.
The regulations at issue require remote sellers with at least $500,000 in annual sales to have registered by March 1. Taxes were to be remitted beginning July 1.
Isaacson told Bloomberg BNA in an April 11 email that instead of adopting rules that violate the U.S. Constitution, the states, including Tennessee, "should work cooperatively with catalog companies and electronic merchants to reform America's sales tax system, which currently consists of more than 10,000 different jurisdictions, to make sales tax administration simpler, more uniform, and business friendly. Real tax reform will benefit consumers, state governments, and the health of our national economy."
The DOR wouldn't discuss the order, citing the need to preserve taxpayer confidentiality.
"In granting this injunction, the Tennessee court matched the reasoning in South Dakota's court, holding that a bald-faced challenge to 150 years of federal doctrine cannot be enforced until lawsuits are concluded," Steve DelBianco, executive director of NetChoice, told Bloomberg BNA in an email.
"State lawmakers and regulators might think they can flout the constitution and Supreme Court with impunity, but these court rulings provide a much-needed reality check," he added.
Hamilton Davison, president and executive director of the American Catalog Mailers Association, called the order an affirmation that "nothing short of an act of Congress or a complete reversal of Quill at the Supreme Court" can force remote sellers to change their business processes.
"To do otherwise forces companies with no physical presence in a given state to spend considerable resources required to comply with a myriad of unconstitutional state regulations or laws," he told Bloomberg BNA.
As litigation continues, Tennessee's Legislature also is considering the rules this session as part of omnibus bills (S.B. 53/H.B. 261) that remain in committee. In December 2016, the Joint Operations Committee rejected a motion to give a negative recommendation to the rulemaking.
Several states, including Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, are using administrative rules and laws to challenge the Supreme Court's Quill decision.
North Dakota has enacted S.B. 2298, which would require sellers without an in-state physical footprint to collect and remit sales tax if their annual sales in the state exceed $100,000 or amount to 200 or more separate transactions.
The North Dakota law mirrors a South Dakota statute enacted in 2016 that has reached the South Dakota Supreme Court after a lower circuit court ruled the law unconstitutional March 6. South Dakota lawmakers crafted the law, S.B. 106 (codified as S.D. Codified Laws Chapter 10-64), as a vehicle to undo Quill.
Wyoming's H.B. 19, which Gov. Matt Mead (R) signed March 1, could soon prompt another lawsuit. Given that it also incorporates the $100,000/200 transactions threshold, however, opponents might defer a challenge pending the South Dakota litigation.
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Bollywood tabloids these days are filled with news of movies clashing at the box office. After the big Diwali tussle between 'Ae Dil Hai Mushki' and 'Shivaay', now again two big stars are all set to lock horns on Independence Day, next year. Akshay Kumar's 'Crack' and Shah Rukh Khan's tentatively titled 'The Ring' will mark of the one of the biggest clashes of next year.
Yesterday, superstar Salman Khan unveiled the first look and release date of Imtiaz Ali's next flick. However, the title of the film is yet to be decided but it is scheduled to release on August 11. Along with SRK, it also features actress Anushka Sharma.
On the other hand, few months back Neeraj Pandey released the poster of his upcoming flick 'Crack'. The poster didn't feature Akshay but it was confirmed that film would hit the screens on Independence weekend.
Currently, Akshay is occupied with the work of 'Jolly LLB 2', 'Robot 2.0' and 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'. Observing the fact that SRK has shot major portions of the flick and Khiladi Kumar has not started shooting for 'Crack', it can be expected that the release date of the latter may get pushed in future.
But if the 'Airlift' star completes the schedule on time then this is definitely going to be a big box office battle. It seems that movie buffs will witness many buzz worthy clashes in the coming year. Not to forget, SRK's upcoming film 'Raees' will be competing with 'Kaabil' featuring Hrithik Roshan in January.
Shah Rukh's last on-screen venture was 'Dear Zindagi' alongside Alia Bhatt. The film is generating good box office collection. Whereas, Akshay was last seen in 'Rustom' that entered the 100-crore club.


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No, the knitting didn't get boring, but as most of you know, knitting is not cheap! After nearly 6 months of unemployment I start a new job next week! So here I am, the last week of my semi-retirement and it's already crazy.
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Elle Varner is digging much deeper in her soul for her next album, 4 Letter Word (which, according to her, can mean whatever you want it to mean). On her newest release "Little Do You Know," she pours out her heart over heavy strings and base, trying hard to keep her composure when she's in emotional disarray. The follows up after her slinky "See Me Tonight." Listen to the new tunes below.


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Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins will join Julia Roberts in "Eat, Pray, Love" for Sony Pictures, Plan B and Rod Om Films reports the trades.
An adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir, the story centers on a woman (Roberts) who seemingly has it all but comes to the realization that life isn't for her. After a painful divorce, she sets out on a journey of self-discovery around the world.
Jenkins plays a Texan, a man with a dark past who is also on a spiritual journey, whom Roberts' character meets at an Indian ashram. Filming kicks off this Julu in New York, Rome, India and Bali.
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As a child I remember eating them dipped in a salt mix we'd get from "back gate" when we lived in Hannam Village. Hannam was US territory in Seoul Korea although it wasn't on the ARMY base. When you went "back gate" you left the village into real Korea. We loved it 'cause for 100 Won (about a quarter) we jumped on trampolines for 10 mins… so high we could see over the brick wall that separated the two worlds.
My chingoos (friends in Korean) could agree back then you could get a lot for 100 won. Things like spicey korean rice cake (duk-boki) and cooked flavored sugar on a stick that melted in your mouth upon impact.
[Picture: Enjoying them last night, flavored by Chin with spicey sauce and garlic. Below: Playing on the monkey bars on a playground in Hannam Village in the 80's]


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Every time I go to a creative meet or mingle with fellow ink-scribbling-Mac-loving-day- dreaming humans, I feel, the raw, passionate, frugal artist in me come out alive and slay the worldly corporate creature. If someone measured my aura post those interactions, I promise you, they'd be intrigued by the halo around my heart :-) I enter a state of timeless trance, and everything around becomes a rhythmic yet insignificant blur. For instance, last week when I got home from one such event, my husband asked, "How was the event?" I said, "samosa and wine have never tasted better." Just so you know, I love samosa and wine individually but not together. But is that sensation enough to make a life-altering decision?
Off late, numerous people have asked me if I wanted to quit my job and become a full-time writer. Here is my response: "I want to but can't." Before I say anything further, let me digress and clarify a simple difference between "want" and "can." Want is a desire that stems from your heart while can & cannot is reality that you see with your eyes. It's rare for the 'want' and the 'can' family to dance in unison.
Let's get real here. Not every writer has the same destiny as Jhumpa Lahiri or the resources of Virginia Wolfe. I am not being a wuss and looking for excuses, but the fact is that becoming a full-time writer today would also mean compromising on things that I really like. It would also mean taking gratuitous risks. It was one thing if I was nineteen and still figuring out my life. I wouldn't have known any different. Who knows; deprivation might have sounded romantic. But I am not just beginning my life. I am old enough to have distinct tastes (good or bad) and set expectations from life. I love the smell of rustic, quaint bookstores, and Literati Company but in the same breath, I cherish the coffee shops and wine bars near such stores. I am not profligate, but I'd be lying if I said that I don't care about trying out new restaurants, going on vacations, or purchasing chic items. I mean, designer handbags are my weakness (Who am I kidding? Let's call it "vice."). Burberry is my eternal soul mate. But then, I work hard and earn the money for my indulgences.
Here is the question: Even before I consider my case on the scale of want and can, let's pause and think about the "fairness factor." Without a fixed income, will I be able to afford the "fine" things" in life? Sure, my soul might feel nourished if I spend eternity in the company of words, but what about my wallet that's used to a (maybe not fat but dependable) paycheck? As I mentioned earlier, with time and age, we all get set in our own styles. Scaling back is a Herculean task if imposed intentionally. I still might be able to compromise on a few things, but would it be fair to deliberately deprive my family because I decide to go on a whim of self-gratification? To me, it feels a little unjust. And what makes my relationship with words more sanctimonious than my husband's passions? I have always been outspoken about gender equality, so how is it fair that I get to pursue my dream (without a conscience) with no to negligible return on investment and my husband slaves over reality?
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Relight My Fire Lyrics
Song Meaning
Verse 1
Help me escape this feelin' of insecurity
I need you so much but I don't really think you need me
Well if we all stand up in the name of love
And state the case of what we're dreamin' of
I got to say I only dream of you
Verse 2
Relight my fire, your love is my only desire
Relight my fire, cause I need your love
Verse 3
Turn back the time to the days when our love was new
Do you remember?
No matter what was happenin', I was there with you
Well if we all stand up for what we believe
And then eliminate the possibilities
The world would be one broken dream
So baby don't turn away, listen to what I got to say
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Got to be strong enough to walk on through the night
There's a new day on the other side
Got to have hope in your soul
Just keep on walkin' yeah, yeah
Just keep on walkin' yeah, yeah
Just keep on, I'll keep on
I'm strong enough to walk on through the night
And I see day on the other side
And I got hope in my soul, so I'll keep walkin' yeah
Keep walkin' yeah
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I have a rapidly expanding list of things that I've run across the internet that are either being crowdfunded or already in production, of things that I am confident I will NEVER need. Nearly all these things are 'smart' or internet-enabled common objects. People are shoving sensors, motors and communications into every static object just because they can, along with a glossy app. Each additional device opens up an attack vector, and vendors will not be pushing out critical OpenSSL or Apache updates for your smart fork/belt/cup/microwave/doorlock/hairdryer/etc, I am quite certain of it. I, for one, cannot wait for the impending havoc. Keep in mind I am writing this in Nov/2015, so maybe by the time this post is published, something has already happened.
"Privacy and Security. Every one of these items is connected to the Internet, and therefore all of your usage patterns are recorded for posterity — to the delight of pet food manufacturers, propane tank distributors, grill manufacturers, designers of baby linens and locksmiths. Our computers and smartphones already have a frightening amount of information about us — what we buy, what we watch, what ailments we fear we have. The connected home increases the amount of that information exponentially, yet scant to zero efforts are in place to protect consumer privacy and security. You may be able to get your phone to project bright colors if your window sensor detects a burglar, but what is protecting you from your phone?"


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Graded Care Profile 2 Measuring care, helping families
Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) helps professionals measure the quality of care being given to a child. It's an assessment tool that helps them to spot anything that's putting that child at risk of harm.
It's important we find children who are at risk of harm as early as possible so we can get them the right help.
GCP2 shows:
- strengths
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- what needs to be changed.
By working out what parents can do better, it's easier for the person working with a family to get them the right support to improve the life of their child.
How it works
Professionals are specially trained to use the tool. They visit families at home to do an assessment, which is a bit like filling in a questionnaire. It's called Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) because different aspects of family life are 'graded' on a scale of 1 to 5. Questions are broken down into 4 areas:
- physical, such as quality of food, clothes and health
- safety, such as how safe the home is and if the child knows about things like road safety
- emotional, such as the relationship between the carer and child
- developmental, such as if a child is encouraged to learn and if they a praised for doing something good.
GCP2 is designed to be used with families where someone is concerned about the care of a child.
The number of visits needed depends on the family. After all the visits, they put the results together and talk it through with the family.
The original tool was developed by Dr Srivastava, a consultant paediatrician in South Yorkshire. We worked with Dr Srivastava to develop the only authorised update of the tool. Graded Care Profile 2 is true to the original model but more user-friendly and comprehensive.
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The food is made from yam tubers and goes through a tedious process. To achieve the meal the yam tubers are cut, washed, boiled and pounded in a mortar while little sprinkles of water is added periodically.
The person periodically turns the paste until it achieves a smooth soft consistency. To reduce the stress associated to this labor intensive method, food processors have developed the yam flour.
The yam flour is easy to make and simply requires stirring in boiling water to achieve the consistency. West Africans in the Diaspora are the primary market for pounded yam flour.
There is huge demand for the product and it attracts premium price. Investors have keyed into this lucrative market with good results.
Processing yam flour is labor intensive however shipping is relatively easy. The products most conform to standardization tests and certification to avoid rejection and financial loss. The major advantage is that the demand for local cuisine is high relative to supply.
There is a huge demand for pounded yam flour both local and international. The food is served on many occasions such as weddings, traditional marriages, naming and social gatherings.
Most food vendors and restaurants in Nigeria has pounded yam on the menu. Yam flour is durable and a popular ethnic cuisine in foreign lands.
How to start a yam flour production company
How to start a yam flour production company
Pounded Yam Flour Export Markets
There are a few major export markets for the product. The product is popular where there is a large proliferation of West Africans.
Export markets include United States of America, United Kingdom, North America and Europe. Other leading destinations are South Africa Thailand, Dubai, China and India.
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- North America
- Europe
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Dubai
- China
- India.
Startup Capital for Pounded Yam Flour Business
The amount of startup capital depends on the size and scope of your enterprise. You can start small, develop an export market and slowly increase production.
Startup funds are needed for warehousing, factory, machinery and labor. You need adequate funds to purchase raw materials and transport to and from warehouse.
To get funds approach a commercial bank for loans. Present your business plan, guarantors, references and collateral.
You need to posses some funds to augment the loan. Acquiring a loan from banks isn't easy however presenting appropriate documentation would ease the process.
Register the Business
Register the business as a limited liability company. To export yam flour you need appropriate documentation.
The packaging should be labeled with year of manufacture and expiring date. Subject your product to Food and Drug Administration tests and standardization. You need insurance cover and tax identification number.
Exporting yam from Nigeria
Exporting yam from Nigeria
Equipment for Pounded Yam Flour Production
You need grinding equipment, cutting and peeling equipment. Purchase or lease a heavy duty truck, sealing machines and nylons bags.
Buy a sealing machine, sieving machine, weight scale and branded polythene bag. Others are par-boiler, drier, milling machinery and yam slicer.
- Heavy duty truck
- Sealing machines
- Nylons bags
- Sieving machine
- Weight scale
- Branded polythene bag
- Par-boiler
- Drier
- Milling machinery
- Yam slicer.
Raw Material Used to Produce Pounded Yam Flour
The only raw material needed in the production of yam flour is yam tuber. Although there are many types of yam tuber there are some ideal for pounded yam.
Yam although slightly expensive is commonly farmed and abundant in Nigeria. It is found in many Nigerian states in lager quantity and requires truck transportation. To reduce costs considerably source your product directly from local farmers.
Pounded Yam Flour Production Process
Processing pounded yam flour is labor intensive and relatively straight forward. You purchase the yam tuber, then wash and remove dirt.
Once clean, peel the yam tubers and slice into manageable pieces. Wash properly and par-boil the sliced yam.
After par-boiling dry properly then mill the granules before sieving the powder. Make sure the entire process is done under strict supervision and hygienic conditions.
This is to prevent contaminants that could affect the quality of your product. Finally package the flour into labeled nylon bags, seal and weigh.
Secure Contracts
Visit your export promotional council for list of potential clients. You need contractual agreements from trusted buyers to supply the product.
You could find buyers through online resources such as keyword search or directories. Uses yellow pages or launch a website to attract international patronage.
Cost and Profit Profile for Pounded Yam Flour 2017
Port of Destination Belgium
Cost price Amount in Naira Total
20 metric tons N190, 000 N3, 800,000
Documentation N40, 000 N40, 000
GIT Insurance/inspection N43, 000 N43, 000
NES Fees N20, 000 N20, 000
Total Cost N3, 903,000
Selling price 1,300 euro 26,000 euro
Exchange rate N280-1 euro N7, 280,000
Profit based on exchange rate N3, 377,000
Port of Destination Belgium
Cost price Amount in Naira Total
20 metric tons N190, 000 N3, 800,000
Documentation N40, 000 N40, 000
GIT Insurance/inspection N43, 000 N43, 000
NES Fees N20, 000 N20, 000
Total Cost N3, 903,000
Selling price 1,300 euro 26,000 euro
Exchange rate N280-1 euro N7, 280,000
Profit based on exchange rate N3, 377,000


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Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
We hope this finds you well?
This item comes in the form of "breaking news" and it is something that we at RVL will be attempting to follow up on and get further information about.
The map shown above relates to the states that have either been "taken over" or are in the process of being "taken over" by a group called Bloodnations.
It is, at once, both an intriguing and somewhat disquieting turn of events that does bear closer inspection. We will be attempting to make contact with the owners of Bloodnations to determine why this has come about and whether it is to include ALL modern Vampires resident in any particular area.
It is believed that this project is aimed at promoting unity within the modern culture and, while that may seem to be an admirable goal to many, it also begs the question, as always, "Unity under what rules?"
We at RVL look forward to being able to bring you more on this shortly dear reader.
To Be Continued


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Zombie Deathmatch first mobile game that Adopting Zombie Apocalypse
Popularity of the genre of the game fighting in mobile devices may indeed not how when compared to mainstream games such as puzzle games, and strategy games are casual. However, we can find the fighting game titles are visible and standout could become an excellent alternative if you do not want to play on the PC or console. One of the game developers and publishers who are experts in this type of game is concocted Reliance Games.
Reliance Games announced a latest fighting game title again and now brings the undead to fight arena. Zombie Deathmatch is the game is and looks very interesting for us to look forward to his presence. The main reason is there hasn't been any mobile game titles that make a zombie apocalypse themed game formula into a fighting game where other developers made it more often in the form of a shooter game.
Zombie Deathmatch also not a regular fighting games, there are background stories that are interesting to follow. Told in the year 2036, a Serum is widespread and revamp the humans into zombies. Papa Rainbow, a voodoo master along with his minions jahatnyalah who created the serum and accidentally creates a zombie army to destroy the human race.
As a human being is immune to zombie infection and serum, has a best friend named Brock who turns into a zombie and be the strongest zombie fighter in the world. When Papa Rainbow asking to buy Brock as his troops, you reject, as Brock was killed instantly. This is where the classic as the last hope of the human race to build an army of zombies petarungmu yourself for the sake of defeating Papa Rainbow.


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Zoo Rolling Luggage from Skip Hop
Zoo Rolling Luggage
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My sisters and I got our own suitcases for Christmas one year. Frankly, it was a bummer. Skip Hop's new kid-sized suitcases in their popular Zoo styles at least puts a fun spin on a practical purchase.


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I've got one more baby meme for you...
Tough love baby features a picture of a toddler talking on the phone while casually leaning against a window.
The meme shows the baby talking to his 'girlfriend', trying to diffuse a tricky situation.
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Dr. Cecil D. Mercer
UF Department of Special Education
2001-2002 UF Doctoral Mentoring Award Winner
Mentoring doctoral students is one of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of my job as a university professor. When an individual decides to pursue a PhD and devote several years of his/her life to such an intense time of learning and personal growth, it is indeed an honor to be asked by that person to be his/her mentor throughout the process. Perhaps the best measure of a mentor's effectiveness is the number of doctoral students chaired and their service to the field. Fortunately, during my 28 years at the University of Florida, I have had the opportunity and pleasure of mentoring 31 doctoral students through graduation (28 chaired, three co-chaired). Also, I am currently chairing three others. My work with these students has significantly fostered my own professional growth. For example, I have had the opportunity of writing 27 published articles or book chapters with 23 different doctoral students. I also have four manuscripts in progress with four additional doctoral students. Moreover, I have co-presented with many of my doctoral students at conferences or in university classes. Currently, 19 of my doctoral students teach in university settings including Johns Hopkins University, University of Virginia, Penn State University, University of Kentucky, University of Nevada at Las Vegas, and five universities in Florida including the University of Florida.
Effective Mentoring Involves Teaching
My basic philosophy and mission in teaching is simple yet demanding: Share appropriate information, content, and strategies in a learner-friendly format under motivating conditions to facilitate lifelong learning. The sharing and discussion of appropriate knowledge is essential to effective mentoring. The rapid growth of knowledge, the changing demographics of society, and the modifications of school structures demand that we constantly pursue new information. For me, this ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge information leads to many activities including attending professional conferences, reading professional literature, publishing scholarly works, conducting research on teaching and learning, developing curriculum, and collaborating with other professionals. I believe the mentor and the student should approach the learning process within the context of a vision or mission. This perspective should lead to passion about learning. Helen Keller stated, "Many persons have the wrong idea about what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose." The purpose of this approach is to inspire the student to learn and develop and enjoy his/her doctoral program. I share the following statements with doctoral students: A task without a vision is drudgery. A vision without a task is dreaming. A task with a vision is an opportunity to make a difference.
Mentoring Involves Counseling
In mentoring, I focus on working with students to help them choose academic and career directions. We consider such questions as the following: Does the student enjoy teaching adults? Does the student possess good teaching skills? Does the student enjoy conducting research and writing? Does the student have good writing skills? Does the student wish to work at a research-based university or a teacher-education oriented university? Does the student enjoy teacher preparation? Does the student prefer theoretical or applied paradigms? What research topics and writing projects excite the student? Does the student have the ability and desire to learn and work independently?
After a few semesters of helping the student identify his/her strengths, weaknesses, preferences and goals, a prescriptive doctoral program is developed. Then the student is encouraged to use all available resources to achieve his/her professional and personal goals. I encourage my students to take courses from the best professors throughout the university. Several of my students have worked with professors at others universities to finalize a research question or design an assessment device. I try to be careful not to become possessive of my doctoral students. I discuss with my students the importance of self-growth and maintaining balance in their lives. Research indicates that individuals learn more in positive and supportive environments; thus, I encourage students to maintain a positive disposition. To do this, I share with them a collection of thought-provoking stories and the works of Covey, Peck, Siegel, Frankl, Thoreau, McGraw and Kushner. I believe that when appropriate information is provided to motivated students in a supportive environment, the process of lifelong learning is facilitated and new knowledge builds upon past knowledge to result in personal growth.
Effective Mentoring Involves Modeling
Peter Senge discuses the importance of modeling in the following passage: "The core leadership strategy is simple: Be a model. Commit yourself to your own personal mastery. Talking about personal mastery can open peoples' minds somewhat, but actions always speak louder than words. There is nothing more powerful you can do to encourage others in their quest for self-mastery than to be serious in your own quest." Given that a university professor engages in many activities under the umbrella of research, teaching, and service, I mentor my students by encouraging them to observe professors perform their many functions. I also try to be a model of a productive professor in my teaching classes, advising students, presenting at conferences, consulting in schools, providing service in organizations, conducting research, and writing articles, chapters, books, and grants. My students and I discuss the importance of each of these activities and the skills and time involved. If I had to label my mentoring process, I would refer to it as guiding the student along a learning path of "informed discovery."
Sample of Student Accomplishments
These following represent a small sample of the works of my doctoral students:
One is President of the Division of Learning Disabilities of the Council for Exceptional Children (membership exceeds 10,000) and one is President-Elect.
Five have nationally adopted textbooks.
Two have been awarded outstanding researcher in their respective colleges.
One is one of the nation's top consultant in direct instruction.
Two have published curriculum materials that are nationally adopted.
One is Department of Special Education Chairperson at Penn State University.
Two have become top-level administrators in large public school districts.
Four are currently principal or co-principal investigators of federally funded teacher preparation and/or research grants.
I think Ben Sweetland was very insightful when he stated, "We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own."


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The report "Track Geometry Measurement System Market by Measurement Type (Gauge, Twist, Vertical Profile), Operation Type (No Contact & Contact Based), Railway Type (High Speed, Mass Transit, Heavy Haul, Light), Component, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2022", is expected be valued at USD 3.51 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.88% between 2016 and 2022. The growth of this market is driven by the factors such as increasing need for safety and security in railway transport and growing railway networks and metro lines.
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High-speed railways to lead the overall market
The market for high-speed railways is expected to hold the largest share of the overall market and projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2022. These rails are mostly intended for passenger travel and are considered as one of the safest modes of transportation. The high-speed railway projects have been progressing rapidly worldwide in recent years, creating opportunities for the TGMS market. This is proven to be an efficient transportation mode and stimulate further economic growth by connecting major cities.
The market for gauge measurement systems held the largest share in 2015
The gauge measurement type has a major foothold in the track geometry measurement system market. Track gauges actually vary by country and sometimes within countries as well. Gauge measurement is a basic and key parameter for track geometry measurement to avoid derailment as it decides which rolling stock is compatible with a particular track gauge. The extensive use of gauge measurement system to check this compatibility makes it the largest segment.
APAC held the largest share of the track geometry measurement system market in 2015
APAC held the largest share of the track geometry measurement system market in 2015 because of various railway developments in the countries such as China, Australia, and India, among others. China is the major contributor for this region. As of 2015, China has the world's longest high-speed railway network. In addition, the rapid expansions in metro systems in the countries such as India and Australia are creating growth prospects in this region.
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Exclusion for Claims Arising from Facts Required To Be Disclosed on Application Bars Coverage for Claims Arising from Nondisclosed Settlement
Applying New York law, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York has held that an exclusion for claims arising out of facts and circumstances not disclosed in response to a policy application question barred coverage regardless of whether the information was shown to be material to the insurer. Gluck v. Executive Risk Indem. Inc., 2009 WL 254916 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 22, 2010).
The case involved a directors, officers and trustees liability policy issued in 2006 to a nonprofit corporation that managed nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The application for the prior year's policy asked: "Is there any pending or anticipated challenge to the Applicant's tax-exempt status under applicable law, whether federal, state or local?" The insured responded by checking "yes" and circling "federal." The 2006 renewal application asked the same question as well as whether any proposed insured entity has "entered into a criminal or civil settlement with the United States . . . by which claims against such entity were resolved." The insured answered "no" to both of these questions. The application stated that "it is agreed that . . . any claim arising from any fact, circumstance, situation, transaction, event, act, error or omission required to be disclosed in response [to these two questions] is excluded from the proposed insurance."
Meanwhile, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had revoked the insured's tax-exempt status in 2005. The insured challenged the revocation and, prior to completing its 2006 renewal application, entered into a settlement with the IRS pursuant to which it could maintain its tax exempt status in exchange for implementing certain corporate governance reforms. In particular, the insured was required to change the composition of its board of directors so that the majority of the directors were independent of a certain religious entity, which was the sole member of the insured organization.
After the agreement with the IRS was executed, a dispute arose over who rightfully controlled the insured entity. Two lawsuits followed. The first was brought by the insured itself, the sole member and three directors against the insured's CFO and nine individuals who allegedly were claiming to be on the board (the disputed directors). According to the complaint, the CFO had demanded that his interest in the insured be bought out. The plaintiffs allegedly refused the demand because doing so would have violated both the terms of the agreement with the IRS and state law regarding non profits. The CFO then allegedly "stacked" the board with nine directors who were expected to favor the buyout. The suit sought a declaration that these individuals were not and could not be properly seated because, among other reasons, they were not sufficiently independent to satisfy the insured's obligations under the IRS agreement.
The second suit was filed by the nine disputed directors on behalf of the insured against the insured's sole member and its executive director. The disputed directors alleged that they were in fact appointed to the board in order to preserve the insured's nonprofit status and to comply with insured's obligations under the agreement with the IRS. The disputed directors sought a declaration that their purported removal was invalid. The sole member and the executive director counterclaimed, seeking a declaration that the disputed directors were not in fact members of the board and did not have authority to bring suit on the insured's behalf. Among other allegations, they asserted that the CFO's actions were prompted by the reduction of his salary, which was one of the reforms to which the insured agreed with the IRS.
The disputed directors sought coverage under the policy for the defense of the first lawsuit and the counterclaim in the second. The insurer denied coverage based on the policy's insured v. insured exclusion as well as the exclusion in the application for claims arising out of non-disclosed information. In the litigation that followed, the court addressed only the latter exclusion. The court initially noted that the exclusion appeared to apply to all claims arising from any facts or circumstances that should have been disclosed by the insured on the application regardless of whether the information was in fact disclosed. The court, however, recognized that it did not need to conclusively decide the issue here because the insurer was relying on the settlement with the IRS, which clearly had not been disclosed on the 2006 renewal application.
The disputed directors took the position that the settlement was not information that had to be disclosed on the 2006 renewal application because it could be inferred from the fact that the previous year's application identified a pending challenge to the insured's tax-exempt status but the subsequent application did not. The court rejected this argument, pointing out that there were a number of inferences that could have been drawn, including that the IRS simply had abandoned its claim. The court also pointed out that it was not reasonable to infer that there was a settlement of the previously disclosed claim in light of the affirmative representation on the 2006 renewal application that no such settlement had been entered into by the insured. And, according to the court, because of this affirmative representation, the insurer did not have a duty to inquire whether the previously disclosed claim had been resolved by settlement.
The court also rejected the disputed directors' reliance on New York Insurance Law Section 3105(b), which provides that a misrepresentation will not defeat recovery under an insurance policy unless such misrepresentation is material. Reviewing the legislative history, the court concluded that Section 3105(b) was not intended to apply to exclusions written into insurance policies, which themselves are "bargained-for contractual arrangements," but rather was intended to prevent an insurer from rescinding the contract altogether due to a minor misrepresentation in the application that, quite possibly, was unrelated to the matter for which coverage was sought. On this basis, the court held that the insurer was not required to show that the failure to disclose the settlement agreement with the IRS was material.
Turning to the question whether the underlying lawsuits "arose from" the IRS agreement such that the exclusion in the application was triggered, the court noted that New York law is not entirely clear as to what level of causation is required. The court did recognize, however, that it is something less than proximate causation. As to the second lawsuit, the court found that the counterclaim against the disputed directors plainly arose from the settlement, pointing out that the reforms mandated by the agreement were "central to sparking the dispute" with the CFO and informed the insured's response to the buyout demand. In this regard, the court described the agreement itself as "the driving force behind the dispute that led to the suit."
The court found that the first lawsuit presented a closer question because the complaint against the disputed directors did not specifically allege that the conflict between the CFO and the insured was prompted by the IRS agreement and attributed motives to the CFO's actions unrelated to the agreement. Nonetheless, the court concluded that the allegations asserted implied a causal relationship between the governance requirements imposed by the IRS agreement and the CFO's decision to demand a buyout. The court pointed out that the plaintiffs alleged that they had rejected the CFO's demand out of concern that the buyout would violate the terms of the agreement and that the plaintiffs alleged that the nine disputed directors did not meet the independence requirement imposed by the agreement. Based on these allegations, the court determined that the settlement with the IRS had a "significant casual import" and, accordingly, held that the application exclusion barred coverage.


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After spending the night in the woods — and their battle with the darkspawn — the companions continued into the woods, following the lead of Eshara.
- Edgarrin, Orlesian exile rogue (played by John)
- Edlyn, Fereldan freeman rogue (played by Karen)
- Ukai, Avvarian warrior (played by John-Diego)
The companions reach a fallen tree spanning a gorge in the forest, a river running over rocks far below. Edgarrin makes it across the makeshift bridge, almost losing his balance and falling to the rushing waters. As Ukai attempts to toss a rope to Edgarrin — to ease the passage of the remaining adventurers, the companions are beset upon by bloodcrows. A quartet of bloodcrows pesters that party, one dispatched relatively easily by Edgarrin, to plummet over the edge of the gorge. The others go for the adventurers' eyes, latching onto their faces and hands when possible. Eventually, the vicious birds are defeated.
The rest of the companions make their way across the fallen tree, and four more bloodcrows attack. Those, too, are defeated.
Further into the forest, at the bottom of a hidden valley, Eshara shows the party the location of the abandoned keep, now in ruins. Stealthily and smartly exploring the area before proceeding into the ruins, the foursome finds an area of debris that's been cleared to reveal a stairway leading down into the darkness.
Lighting a torch, the companions delve into the depths of the keep, quickly coming upon three skeleton guards, two with two-handed spears and one with a bow. Before long, the four defeat the skeletons. Beyond the doors they were guarding, there come the sounds of calls for help. Opening the doors, the party comes upon the darkspawn's prison — and the remainder of Eshara's people.
Eshara quickly reconnects with the elder Lorekeeper Orellis and hunter Lirresh. Orellis tells the companions that Mythallen is in fact a corrupted Dalish elf, and that his darkspawn are other elves, transformed. The darkspawn, led by Mythallen, left hours ago, to return to Vintiver, to exact their revenge on the village and its villagers. Lirresh offers to lead the companions back to Vintiver following a shortcut that should help them return before Mythallen and his darkspawn forces arrive. Encouraged by Vintiver resident Edlyn, a cousin of the slain farm family, the companions agree.
On the way back through the woods, following a long-abandoned cobblestone roadway that's now little more than a hidden path, the companions stumble upon a giant spider, whose webs momentarily bind Edgarrin. Once the spider is dispatched, the group easily makes it back to Vintiver — but not before Mythallen and the darkspawn do.
The village is under siege. Mythallen leads the assault, engaged in hand-to-hand combat with Tarl Dale, the warden. Edlyn leaps right in to help a villager fight a darkspawn, but the other companions — including Eshara and Lirresh — focus their energy on Mythallen, who holds his own quite well. Ukai hears the cries of a frightened baby from inside a burning bakery and braves the smoke and fire to save it — then joins the fray.
The companions slay a couple of darkspawn fighting alongside Mythallen to winnow out the melee threats, but Mythallen's claws prove most formidable, dropping Edgarrin. Eventually, Ukai, with his two-handed sword, nearly cleaves Mythallen in two.
At that point, ghostly screaming shapes emerge from the mouths of Mythallen and his darkspawn, who fall, transforming back into the Dalish elves they were. Mythallen himself returns to the form of Harralan, still cloven in twain. Sister Arda makes her way through the courtyard to aid the wounded but is unable to help Edgarrin, who is dead.
Tarl Dale thanks the companions for their help, indicates that Vintiver will be hard pressed to recover from the battle — especiially given the loss of their blacksmith — and encourages the party to continue on their way out of town as soon as they are able. An uneasy quiet descends on the village as its buildings burn and the wounded wail.


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Amy is fine living in the shadows of beautiful Lila and uber-cool Cassie, because at least she's somewhat beautiful and uber-cool by association. But when their dates stand them up for prom, and the girls take matters into their own hands—earning them a night in jail outfitted in satin, stilettos, and Spanx—Amy discovers even a prom spent in handcuffs might be better than the humiliating "rehabilitation techniques" now filling up her summer. Worse, with Lila and Cassie parentally banned, Amy feels like she has nothing—like she is nothing.Navigating unlikely alliances with her new coworker, two very different boys, and possibly even her parents, Amy struggles to decide if it's worth being a best friend when it makes you a public enemy. Bringing readers along on an often hilarious and heartwarming journey, Amy finds that maybe getting a life only happens once you think your life is over.
304 pages
Expected publication: May 8th 2012 by Entangled Publishing
Four Stars: A rocky road for a teenage girl who struggles to find her identity.
It is prom night for Amy. As her mom drops her off, she receives an earful on her poor choices, her bad influence friends and her attitude. Not once does her mother offer any encouraging words or even tells Amy she looks pretty in her dress. No matter, Amy still intends on making this the best night of her life. She, along with the narcissistic Lila and the rebellious Cassie, plan to have a fabulous time at their senior prom. Soon all hopes for a magical date are dashed when Lila's boyfriend fails to show up with his two friends, who are supposed to Amy and Cassie's blind dates. Furious, Lila drags the other two over to Brian's house, only to find out the terrible truth; they have no dates for the big dance. Lila finds a plastic bag stuffed full of pot, which she steals. The girls then try to sneak into their prom but are turned away. The girls smoke the pot and drive around completely stoned, until the cops pull them over and arrest them. Their magical prom night ends with the girls tossed in jail. Bailed out of jail, Amy quickly learns that her life is going to get a whole lot worse and fast. As the turmoil grows, Amy feels that she is alone, cut off from her two best friends, while dealing with parents who don't understand, as well as an unctuous lawyer who tries to force her to turn on her friends. Add in a miserable job at the gas station, expulsion from school during the final two weeks of her senior year, and a possible impending jail sentence, well as you can see Amy is in the middle of a big bad mess. What will happen to this misunderstood teenager as she grapples with these troubling issues?
What I Liked:
- I already mentioned in another review, that I don't often read contemporary fiction. I guess this month has been an exception. I will tell you that the majority of Pretty Amy was rocky for me. You have a story revolving around a protagonist who isn't the most like-able person. Amy chain smokes, and on occasion smokes weed and drinks. She is disrespectful and for the most part has a bad attitude about life. I really didn't feel much sympathy for her either because I felt like she was given so many chances and numerous offers of help but she bats them away, drowning in misery. Yet, I understood why she behaved as she did. Amy is one of those girls who easily gets lost in the crowd. She is desperately fighting to find her identity. She doesn't want to be the simple, unnoticeable girl she was up until her freshman year when she met Lila and Cassie. With these two girls, Amy finds the validation she is craving. She lets go of the boring Amy and becomes the bad girl who smokes and thumbs everyone else. Even though she feels accepted and has two friends, she still lacks her own unique identity, as she allows herself to be a minion to Lila, always acquiescing to Lila's whims. As the story progresses you watch Amy very slowly transform and eventually find her own identity.
- This is a coming of age book that is a very rough ride, but in the end I liked Amy. I appreciated that the author was able to make me feel a whole range of emotions during this read. Do not pick this up expecting a light, fluffy read centered around prom, it is anything but that.
- I liked that the author dealt with some very real and difficult issues as she takes you through all the drama and angst that Amy endures. It isn't pretty, but in the end I loved watching Amy's growth.
- I enjoyed Lisa Burstein's writing style. She tackles troubling topics but she gives Amy a snarky voice, which peps up the book. There are plenty of funny and sarcastic comments peppered throughout the read, which spices it up.
And The Not So Much:
- As I said this book takes on mature issues and Amy often indulges in self destructive behaviors such as drug use and chain smoking. There is also a great deal of cursing. For these reasons, I would strongly recommend this book for older, more mature teenagers. This is not a book for young, very impressionable girls.
- This book was a bit rough for me. I had a hard time in the beginning connecting with Amy, mostly due to her bad attitude and self destructive behavior. The book is definitely a bit slow and has a serious tone. I kept reading because I was holding out hope that Amy would find redemption. I will avoid spoilers, but I am glad I kept reading it. Even though it was a difficult read at times, I learned a great deal and once I finished the story stuck with me.
- One of the most troubling aspects of the novel was the turbulent relationship Amy has with her parents. The mother daughter relationship is extremely strained and very trying. The two are constantly locking horns and tensions run high. Amy's father,on the other hand, is more aloof and hands off, the detached parent. He really loves his daughter but fails to connect with her. Somewhere along the way they forgot how to communicate with one another. The hardest part is that they both really love and care about Amy but they have never given her the positive validation and attention she so desperately craves. At the end, I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't a more full resolution. I would really have liked for Amy and her mom to sit down and just talk.
- Joe, I really liked this character but he plays such a small role. He is, for the most part, a background character but he plays a crucial part. I really wanted to know him a bit better.
Pretty Amy, is intense and at times a difficult book. It follows a teenage girl on the brink of adulthood as she makes a critical mistake that sends her life spiraling out of control. Amy must fight to somehow put the pieces back into place, but unfortunately they won't fit like they used to. Amy is forced to find her way and eventually her own true identity. It is an emotional and hard journey, but in the end, it was one I truly appreciated. I would recommend this for mature readers only.
Favorite Quotations:
"I am one of the legions of middle-class white girls who search malls for jeans that make them look thinner, who search drugstores for makeup to wear as a second skin, who are as sexy and exotic as blueberry muffins."
"If bitching were karate, my mother would be a black belt."
"When nothing felt like everything."
"I hated that he knew who I had been before I was me."
"I thought about saying I was sorry, but I wasn't even sure what I had done wrong, other than turning into the kind of girl my mother had warned me I would be."
"Eventually daylight came, not all at once but slowly, like the sky was set on a dimmer switch. The moon and stars finally snuffed out."
"In high school you are not given a choice as to who you become, you are signe up long before that based on looks, smarts, and talent, and then corralled into your group. The problem was, I didn't like my group."
"You do a poll and I would say most people would choose to be somewhere else, doing something else, and if they really had the option, being someone else."
"I wanted to keep chasing the impossible dream of teenage-girl perfection, even though I was further away from it than I had ever been."
"When presented with mediocrity or failure, I'd chosen failure. I'd chosen to be the best failure I could be. I guess I'd finally succeeded..."
"You're acting weird, and not the way you usually act weird. Like, bald Britney Spears weird."
"I knew the weirdness between us that had begun freshman year had been because we'd started having feelings that scared us, that made us want to pretend we didn't feel anything at all. That made ignoring each other safer."
"Unfortunately, I am only myself. I am scared and alone and unsure, but I am practicing. I am scared and alone and unsure, but that doesn't mean I always will be."
A big thanks to Heather over at Entangled Publishing for providing me a copy for review purposes.


text: The word "Parent" in Article 12(4) of the Federal ConstitutionbyK.SiladassThe Bill tabled by the Government to amend the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 is timely and must be seen as a positive step to put an end to the suffering of non-Muslim parents who had to endure when a non-Muslim spouse elects to convert to Islam, and having done so converted the children of the non-Muslim marriage under the age of eighteen years old, without the knowledge and consent of the other non-converting spouse. The present Bill seeks to ensure that both parents must consent to the conversion of the child under eighteen years old. There is also a provision that the child, on attaining the age of majority, could decide on the issue of his or her religion. So far so good. However, there are some who feel that the amendments, more particularly on the question of parents' consent, might be in conflict with Article 12(4) of the Federal Constitution Their argument is that the consent of a parent may suffice, since the word "parent" had been used in Article 12(4). This ignores the fact that the parties were non-Muslims at the time of their marriage and subsequently one has decided to put an end to that marriage by converting to Islam.Article 12(4) of the Federal Constitution says that the religion of a person under the age of eighteen years shall be decided by his parent or guardian. (italic mine). The word "his" includes "her".According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "parent" has been defined as "a father or mother" (see Oxford English Dictionary Volume XI, page 222). The emphasis is on the word "or" which indicates that a parent could be either a father or mother. This is the general definition, and it is consistent with the natural relation between a parent and his or her, or their offspring.The Kamus Dwibahasa Oxford Fajar defines the word "parent" as "ibubapa". The conjunctive "atau" (or) is omitted. The omission of the conjunctive word "or" is baffling.It is common that ordinary dictionary definition of words could be different from the definition attributed to certain words in an Act of Parliament or a State Enactment. Thus, it is not uncommon that every statute would carry a section defining certain words to avoid confusion in the construction of a sentence within a particular context. Thus a word may indicate a meaning different from traditionally accepted dictionary versions. Aside this, there is also the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 which assign meanings to words used in statutes in general, and in a particular manner.What has been troubling the judiciary, the legal profession and the public generally is the word "parent" expressed in singular in Article 12(4). How do you define it? Is it rigidly singular, meaning any one parent can decide the religion of a person under the age of eighteen years, or, the expression "parent" in singular includes the plural, meaning, "parents". In other words would one parent's consent be satisfied under Article 12(4) or both must consent? To say it means either one parent goes against the intention of Parliament.The same provision uses the word "his" and it is accepted that word includes "her", which is consistent with the canon of instruction.Article 160 of the Federal Constitution deals with interpretation, and it provides specific meanings to words used in the Constitution. Article 160(1) refers to the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution and states that the meanings given there shall apply. And the Eleventh Schedule states that the "words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular".In this context section 4(3) of the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 states the same eg.:"Words and expressions in the singular include the plural, and words and expressions in the plural include the singular."And the Bahasa version states:"Perkataan dalam bilangan tunggal termasuklah bilangan jamak, dan perkataan dalam bilangan jamak termasuklah bilangan tunggal."Going by these definitions, where words and expressions are in singular they include plural and plural include singular is constitutionally and commonly accepted legal position.The Constitution which was in English was translated into the National language and to give effect to the translation Article 160B was inserted, which came into effect on 28 September 2001. It reads:"Where this Constitution has been translated into the national language, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may prescribe such national language text to be authoritative, and thereafter if there is any conflict or discrepancy between such national language text and the English language text of this Constitution, the national language text shall prevail over the English language text."The Bahasa version is as follows:"Jika Perlembagaan ini telah diterjemahkan ke dalam bahasa kebangsaan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong boleh menetapkan teks bahasa kebangsaan itu sebagai teks sahih, dan selepas itu, jika ada percanggahan atau perselisihan antara teks bahasa kebangsaan itu dengan teks bahasa Inggeris Perlembagaan ini, teks bahasa kebangsaan itu hendaklah mengatasi teks bahasa Inggeris itu."The English expression of the word "parent" in 12(4) read together with the Eleventh Schedule and Section 4(3) of the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 would have cleared any confusion; but, confusion did germinate with the translation of the Constitution. Particularly, the word "parent" has been translated as "ibu atau bapa" (mother or father). The National language version is as follows:"Bagi maksud Fasal (3) agama seseorang yang di bawah umur lapan belas tahun hendaklah ditetapkan oleh ibu atau bapanya atau penjaganya." (italics mine)When this Bahasa version clause is translated into English it would read:"For the purposes of clause (3) the religion of a person under the age of eighteen years shall be decided by his father or mother or guardian."This is clear distortion of the actual wording of 12(4), and it was not the intention of Parliament to deprive one parent the right to decide of a person under eighteen years old. Thus the broad and objective meaning of the word "parent" was lost in the translation.The vast difference between the English version and Bahasa Malaysia version of Article 12(4) has been the source for the confusion that had troubled the judiciary and the legal profession for far too long. The English version when read together with Article 160(1) and the Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967 clearly points to the fact that the religion of a person under the age of eighteen shall be decided by his parents. But, when we read the Bahasa version of Article 12(4) either father or mother could decide the religion of a person under the eighteen years, the original effect and intention had been lost. Common sense would dictate that the intention of Parliament in formulating clause 12(4) was to empower both parents and not to a single parent to decide the religion of their child under eighteen years old. For the sake of argument it could be said that a single parent could decide the religion of a person under eighteen years if one of the other biological parents, or one of the legally adoptive parents had died. In the case of an illegitimate child only the mother has the right to decide on the child's religious status, not the father.One would wonder as to how did this legal pickle come about. The translator, it would seem, had chosen the direct meaning of the word "parent" without looking at the confusion that may entail and in fact has entailed. It would also seem that the translator had not considered the multi-racial and multi religious composition of the Malaysian society. On the other hand, the framers of the English version of the Constitution, and in particular Article 12(4) did not appreciate that religious sentiments could seep into simple words and be the source for painful legal wrangle and predicament. To confound the problem we have the Istilah Undang-Undang which omitted to define the word "parent" but defined the word "parents" meaning "ibu bapa".The next level of confusion could be seen in the State Enactments. In the State Enactments relating the Administration of Islam most of the States use the words "ibu atau bapa" to consent the conversion of a person under eighteen years old. Penang, Selangor, Sabah use "ibu dan bapa" to consent the conversion of a person under eighteen years old.The error in the translation of Article 12(4) is too obvious whereby the translation has ignored the changing nature when words are expressed in singular or plural. The English version, in its original form, allowed the inclusion of both parents whereas the Bahasa version excluded one parent, be it father or mother. By this translation, the objective of the meaning of the word, in singular or plural has lost its significance.Even though the error is glaring at us, there are some who hold that the consent in Article 12(4) could be from either parent based on the Bahasa version of that Article, and reliance is placed on Article 160B which states that where there is a conflict or discrepancy between such national language text and the English language text of the Constitution, the national language text shall prevail over the English language text. If this provision is followed, it means that a wrong could be perpetuated notwithstanding the injustice it causes. Parliament could and should correct this. On the other hand, it cannot be said that the courts are bound by the wrong translation. The courts could right the wrong bearing in mind the intention of the legislature which must have considered the multi-racial, multi-religious composition of this country, and the likelihood of conflicts surfacing between parents from time to time in consequences of one parent converting to Islam and the other electing to remain in the original faith. Therefore, to cling on to the flawed translation reminds us of Humpty Dumpty's arrogance."I don't know what you mean by 'glory'," Alice said.Humpty Dumpty smiled contemptuously, "Of course you don't- till I tell you. I meant "there's a nice knock-down argument for you!""But "glory" doesn't mean "a nice knock-down argument"," Alice objected."When I use a word," Humpty Dumpty said in a rather scornful tone, it means just what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less."(Through the Looking Glass. Lewis Carrol – The complete Works, p. 174)This is precisely what had happened when interpreting Article 12(4), whereby the actual intent of Parliament was lost through erroneous translation, and Parliament is presently carrying out corrective exercise.


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Adam Cohen has a fairly strident op-ed today in the NYT arguing that bloggers need to have a code of ethics, like journalists do. Ann Althouse writes that a code is unwarranted, while Larry Ribstein (who we know is generally against regulation) argues that while a code should not be regulated, a market could develop for voluntary code adoption.
Mr. Cohen makes the galling statement that "[m]any bloggers who criticize the MSM's ethics, however, are in the anomalous position of holding themselves to lower standards, or no standards at all." I want to ponder the gaping divide between posting a "Code of Ethics" on a blog and having "no standards at all."
What is a "code of ethics"? Sarbanes-Oxley requires reporting companies to have one posted on their website, and apparently journalists have one, too. The Pink Ladies and the T-Birds had a "code" in Grease 2. What do all of these codes have in common? They are unenforceable to the extent that there is no external body to sanction individuals who breach the code. The existence and breach of the code may be some evidence in a trial under a separate cause of action for say, breach of fiduciary duty by directors who approve of loan transactions to officers in violation of a code of ethics, but the breach itself does not trigger an enforcement action. (The Pink Ladies code may have been useful as some evidence in an IIED action by the Michelle Pfeiffer character ("Stephanie"), but I doubt she would have prevailed.)
Lawyers adhere to a code of ethics, but that code has been actually codified into rules adopted by bar associations and state supreme courts. Violations of those rules can result in losing one's license to practice law, in addition to the violation's being used as evidence in a malpractice proceeding. However, if an officer of a company breaches a code of ethics, that officer doesn't have a professional license to return and isn't barred from being an officer in the next company that comes along. The market may (or may not) restrict his mobility, but no regulatory agency does. If a journalist breaches this sacrosanct code of ethics, the journalist may be fired, but that's about it.
So, if Gordon and I came up with a code of ethics (and surely we could come up with a better list than Mr. Cohen's check sources/note conflicts/post corrections list), I don't think that anything additional would happen to me if an unethical action of mine breached the code. Right now, if it came to light that W.R. Hambrecht was paying me to argue night and day about online IPO auctions (I wish), I think I would feel the heat whether or not I had a code conspicuously posted on my blog.
Now, it may be that we blog in a rarefied part of the blogosphere. Most of the blogs we read are written by law professors or lawyers, and we operate under a set of professional norms; as Larry noted, norms constrain behavior. Few of us blog anonymously, and even those who do blog with colleagues who surely know who they are. No one blogs anonymously to mask conflicts of interest or sloppy fact-checking; anonymous blawgers are anonymous to be more honest, not less.
Right now, Gordon and I blog under an unspoken code of human beings, which I'm sure is broader than the journalistic code of ethics. I would hate for us to aim lower in our standards.
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1. Posted by DSmith on May 9, 2005 @ 6:44 | Permalink
Journalists have a code of ethics? Since when? Is there any evidence that such a code exists in practice, as opposed to theory? I haven't seen any in some time, but I'm willing to listen.
As of right now, what I think journalists have a lot of isn't ethics, it's gall.
2. Posted by Steve on May 9, 2005 @ 7:08 | Permalink
Gall, and a ton of self-denial. They're above it all.
3. Posted by Jim on May 9, 2005 @ 7:20 | Permalink
If journalists have a code (or codes) of ethics, shouldn't the code (or codes) be in writing, for of all professions, it should be most objectionable to jounalists to quote something inaccuarately? If it or they are in writing, should a search engine turn it or them up, if it or they are on the Internet? If not in electronic form, is journalistic ethics taught in J-school, and shouldn't there be a textbook? These questions should be looked into, and answers posted here, so other blogs can pick up the story. These questions should be directed sharply to journalists who tout their own "ethics" but down bloggers for their lack of a written code. Please, give me a URL cite or a textbook name and author and ISBN number.
4. Posted by WildMonk on May 9, 2005 @ 7:42 | Permalink
It seems to me that the blog reader community already enforces a reasonable - if unstated - 'code.' That is, the community itself has a direct means of challenging falsehoods, illogic and poor thinking on your site (via comments) or on a site of their own. What would your code say that the community doesn't already believe important?
The only reason the MSM needs a 'code' is to build confidence that they will not abuse their position of dominance over the flow of ideas. Once the dominance disappears and the discussion begins, lofty statements of principle serve only the vanity of the writer.
5. Posted by submandave on May 9, 2005 @ 8:49 | Permalink
Once upon a time, the following were common sentiments:
- a man's word is his bond
- a handshake can be trusted
- honesty is the best policy
A former CNO (ADM Trost maybe?) once said "Integrity is what you do when you don't think you'll get caught." Character and integrity can be neither created nor enforced by a "code of ethics."
6. Posted by Ken Pierce on May 9, 2005 @ 12:08 | Permalink
I was amused when Matt Sedensky did some crowing about how much more ethical journalists were than most people, based on the fact that they say they'll do the right thing (but with no investigation into what they actually do). I couldn't help but be reminded of when the CFTC decided to try to solve the problem of brokers' cheating their customers by making sure all we brokers took ethics training courses so that we would learn that stealing money from customers was a Bad Thing...apparently the CFTC didn't think we understood that complex ethical point...
Having a code of ethics never made anybody in the world honest; it just makes the dishonest folks sneakier about what kinds of dishonesty they try to get away with.
7. Posted by Kevin on May 9, 2005 @ 14:37 | Permalink
Isn't there that saying of Tactius, maybe, that "when laws multiple, the republic has become corrupt."
I think its like that. If you actually have and live by a set of ethics, you probably don't need a code. If you need a code to tell you right and wrong (outside of say some highly technical issues), it ain't gonna help.
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