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No incoming president should be able to decide that his predecessor does not rate investigation. It should be mandatory and not something the president gets to decide. No declarations about looking forward, not back. EVERY president should make every decision knowing that, as the most powerful person in the world, he will be held accountable for every decision.

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In the big picture, this should be a bi-partisan choice. In the near term, to get it passed, there may have to be a concession that the policy starts with the president after Trump. I hate that possibility, but it may be the only way to get the legislation passed. Hopefully there will be enough of a backlash against Trump so the president who replaces Trump will order a comparable investigation, and the congress that is elected will support that decision.

Who knows. Maybe that will set a precedent that is used to set similar policies for all very powerful people in government, including top generals and leaders in the house and senate and presidential appointees. This could play well with Libertarians who don't like big government. But it should play well with all who believe that there should be checks and balances.

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The EU is creating an ever-growing population of illegally detained refugees, including vulnerable men, women and children, who are forced to live in appalling conditions and without recourse to justice.

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Sub-Saharan migrants climb over a metallic fence that divides Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla, 2014. Santi Palacios /Press Association. All rights reserved.We welcome the report by the UN Secretary General In Safety and Dignity: Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants and support its recommendation to create a Global Compact for Refugees. It is only through such collective support that effective protection may be achieved.

The report affirms that all migrants are entitled to the respect, protection and full enjoyment of their human rights under core international human rights treaties, regardless of their human rights status and emphasises the need to protect migrants en route, at sea and at borders. Our research on migratory routes and experiences records the precarious journeys refugees undertake in order to reach a place of safety. We note that some nine out of ten migrants never cross the Mediterranean and that the world’s refugee populations are largely contained in poor states in the Middle East and Africa. Hence, we emphasise the obligation of European states to develop a more humanitarian response to the ‘crisis’.

The report also calls upon states to fund data collection for future migration planning, to protect human rights and to advance inclusion. Our research bears out the importance of data collection for the development of sound policy as well as the need for further research on migration. We note that while the UNHCR and its partners have sought to coordinate the provision of aid and assistance to refugees fleeing Syria, within the European Union there has been an absence of joined up thinking, which has undermined the protection of migrants’ rights for all to see.

We share the Secretary General’s condemnation of the policy of erecting fences and walls and criminalising migrants. As our research has shown, the vast majority of arrivals to the European Union are people who have fled war and conflict zones and are in urgent need of safety and international protection. The mobility controls that have been erected across much of Europe simply reinforce vulnerability by creating spaces of destitution as we have seen in Calais and elsewhere, situations which never should have been allowed to develop. Rather than promote responsibility sharing, these repressive controls reinforce a beggar-thy-neighbour logic within Europe and shift responsibility onto neighbouring countries such as Greece and Italy — a point criticised by the Secretary General, and with which we concur.

Many commentators have suggested that pull factors including generous benefits are attracting migrants to our shores. Our research found virtually no evidence in support of this view. Having collectively undertaken over 1,000 interviews we can attest that motives for migration are much more complicated and cannot be neatly categorised in a migrant-refugee distinction. Above all, it is the absence of safety and a viable future which encourages people to flee. In order to qualify for refugee status, an individual must demonstrate that they have an objective claim of persecution and are unable or unwilling to avail themselves of protection in their home state. Such persecution may be structural and aimed at particular nationalities, ethnic groups and religious communities. However, pockets of repression exist everywhere and individuals may also suffer persecution even if they are coming from so-called ‘safe’ states.  For this reason, it is essential that asylum claims are dealt with in a non-discriminatory manner. We need an adaptable, open and fair system of asylum.

In this context, we share the concerns raised by many human rights commentators and organisations regarding two worrying developments in particular. Firstly, the implementation of an agreement reached between the EU and Turkey, which includes forced collective returns, is neither lawful nor in compliance with the EU’s own Charter of Fundamental Rights. Moreover, Turkey maintained the geographical reservation to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention which limits refugee status to those fleeing Europe and cannot be considered a ‘safe third country.’

Secondly, the newly established ‘hotspots’, a far-reaching mechanism of direct EU-level intervention and administration at the local level, which also includes closed reception centres to which humanitarian organisations and lawyers are refused entry, often leave individuals without access to rights to asylum. In effect, the EU is creating an ever-growing population of illegally detained refugees, including vulnerable men, women and children, who are forced to live in appalling conditions and without recourse to justice.

We support the Secretary General’s call to states to find solutions for refugees including providing resettlement spaces and other legal pathways for admission. This is what responsibility sharing means in practice. Our research has found that the current system of reception is failing, in spite of the efforts of UNHCR, the ICRC and their partners. In many reception centres conditions remain sub-standard, and in those centres that do allow non-state actors access, the efforts of local support networks often stand in where a multitude of institutional actors fail.

Moreover, our research indicates that people on the move feel compelled to undertake risky journeys in the absence of legal routes, with many suggesting that they do not have any other option under current conditions. We affirm the British government’s commitment to identifying and protecting vulnerable refugee children, wherever they are. In this context, we welcome the British government’s decision to admit more unaccompanied child refugees from within the European Union and trust that they will move swiftly to provide the protection these children urgently need.

However, we also emphasise that more needs to be done in order to open up safe and legal migratory channels, in order that the tragedies repeatedly witnessed over the past several years do not become a normality of our time.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X

Olympus OM-D E-M1X

The latest camera in its interchangeable-lens Micro Four Thirds system is the Olympus OM-D E-M1X, designed with the needs of professional photographers in mind. Though the previous flagship, the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, remains in the lineup, the E-M1X has several noteworthy features for photographers looking to upgrade.

The physical design of the OM-D E-M1X helps communicate that this is a professional camera, with its integrated vertical grip that not only makes it easier to shoot in vertical orientation, but also offers dual-battery capacity, which Olympus states will provide approximately 870 shots. You can also power the camera and charge the batteries with a USB-C power source. The magnesium alloy body incorporates extensive weather sealing, and for pros who consider shutter actuation lifespans, the OM-D E-M1X boasts up to 400,000.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X top view

Top view of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X

One of the headline features of this camera is its in-body image stabilization, which provides up to 7 stops of stabilization with every lens, and up to 7.5 stops when paired with the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO lens.

The camera can shoot at speeds up to 18 fps with AF/AE tracking and in silent mode, or up to 60 fps with focus and exposure locked. Another feature to help capture the decisive moment with fast moving subjects such as wildlife is the Olympus Pro Capture Mode, which when activated, buffers up to 35 frames continuously and, when the shutter is fully depressed, records the preceding 35 frames.

On the introductory press call prior to today’s announcement, Olympus noted that many of the features of this camera were designed to augment the lightweight, portable nature of the Micro Four Thirds system, with the goal of reducing the bulk and weight of the gear photographers typically carry into the field. The 7-stop stabilization system is one example of this. Two others are Handheld High Res Shot Mode and Live ND. Handheld High Res Shot Mode, which allows the camera to create 80-megapixel image files of static subjects—great for landscape photographers—without needing to use a tripod. Live ND combines multiple exposures captured in quick succession to provide slow-shutter effects, with settings equivalent to 1-stop, 2-stop, 3-stop, 4-stop and 5-stop ND filters.

Olympus OM-D E-M1X back view

Back view of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X

The Olympus OM-D E-M1X will be available in late February, priced at $2,999 for the body only. For additional information, see the press release below.

Latest OM-D Body Provides Absolute Confidence for Professional Photographers

CENTER VALLEY, PA., January 24, 2019 – Today Olympus expands the OM-D series with the introduction of the OM-D E-M1X professional Micro Four Thirds® interchangeable lens camera. The Olympus OM-D E-M1X is packed with industry leading speed, performance, reliability and high-quality image output that rivals that of full-frame DSLRs. This new professional model, positioned alongside the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, incorporates an integrated vertical grip to provide a secure grip and superior operability, whether held horizontally or vertically, and offers the world’s highest image stabilization performance with approximately 7.5 shutter speed steps of compensation. Zero-lag Pro Capture Mode and 60 fps high-speed continuous shooting ensures photographers never miss a shot. Its dual TruePic VIII Image Processors provide for high-speed responsiveness and a handheld High Res Shot Mode. The camera’s 121-point all-cross-type on-chip Phase Detection AF sensor and an AF Multi-Selector provides greater freedom over composition. When pairing the OM-D E-M1X with the versatile, excellent image quality of Olympus M.Zuiko lenses, this compact, lightweight, high quality camera system demonstrates its true capabilities in situations where portability is essential, including sports and wildlife photography.

Main Features
• Integrated Vertical Grip
• Precise Autofocus system with AF Multi-Selector, All-Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF Sensor, and Intelligent Subject Detection AF
• Pro Capture Mode and 60 fps High-Speed Sequential Shooting
• Dual TruePic VIII Image Processors
• The World’s Highest Image Stabilization Performance

Integrated Vertical Grip Construction
To meet demands from professional users who place importance on a secure grip during shooting, the OM-D E-M1X features integrated vertical grip construction, designed to provide an improved grip with a deep finger rest whether holding the camera horizontally or vertically. The ergonomic design reduces fatigue when shooting for long periods of time.

Redesigned Button Layout
The layout, shape, and height of all buttons and levers have been completely redesigned to enable users to concentrate on shooting through the viewfinder. A multi-selector is included in both the horizontal and vertical positions so that users can quickly shift focus areas while looking through the viewfinder. A new C-LOCK lever allows the user to select and disable numerous buttons and dials on the camera when in the vertical or horizontal position to substantially mitigate any the risk of accidental changes in settings.

High Magnification, High-Speed Viewfinder
The viewfinder features a new optical design using an industry-leading magnification of 0.83x (35mm equivalent). This four-element configuration designed with aspherical and high reflective index lenses provides a clear, distortion-free display right up to the edge of the viewfinder. As found on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, a 120 fps (progressive scan) high-speed frame rate with a 0.005 second latency are provided for stress-free moving subject photography.

Advanced Durability and Reliability
The OM-D E-M1X clears Olympus’ in-house splashproof tests that are far more rigorous than IPX1 water ingress testing. The body is designed for shooting in the severe conditions professional photographers often find themselves. Dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof (14°F / -10°C) performance is maintained even when the remote cable, microphone, and headphone jacks are in use, enabling shooting that is not affected by poor weather. A new coating is used on the Super Sonic Wave Filter, which vibrates at 30,000 times per second to remove dust and dirt, boosting dust removal effectiveness by 10% compared to previous Olympus models. The OM-D E-M1X also features durability and reliability to put pro photographers’ minds at ease, including construction that dissipates heat when shooting video and during high speed shooting in very hot conditions, which can typically cause the temperature to rise and limit functionality, as well as a shutter life actuation counts of 400,000 .

High-Capacity Battery
The OM-D E-M1X is equipped with a cartridge battery insertion system with the capacity for two BLH-1 lithium-ion batteries (also used in the OM-D E-M1 Mark II). Users can capture up to approximately 870 shots and easily replace the batteries even when the camera is attached to a monopod or tripod. The camera also supports USB-C power delivery from a maximum 100 W USB-C standard power source with no special adapter required. This makes it possible to charge the two BLH-1 batteries in the camera body in approximately two hours.

AF Area Multi Selector
A multi selector is included in both the horizontal and vertical positions on the OM-D E-M1X allowing users to quickly shift the AF area while looking through the viewfinder. A distinctive attribute of this joystick is that it allows for diagonal movement of the AF point, where most other cameras only allow for left, right, up and down movement, and in only one direction at a time. This feature makes it possible to smoothly shift AF areas during sequential shooting and video recording.

121-Point All-Cross-Type On-Chip Phase Detection AF Sensor The precise 121-point all-cross-type on-chip Phase Detection AF sensor currently available on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is also featured on this model for more accurate and greater freedom for focusing in various situations. Olympus on-chip Phase Detection AF delivers Live View images and utilizes autofocus information from recorded images for quick tracking of unpredictable subject movement and changes in subject speed. The AF low-light limit when an F1.2 lens is attached is -6 EV, allowing for high-precision focusing in both dark situations and low-contrast subjects.

Various Autofocus Settings
Various autofocus settings are available on the OM-D E-M1X to meet the needs of professional photographers, including multiple AF Target Modes, AF area position settings when holding the camera vertically or horizontally, and turning the focusing ring in C-AF AF to instantly switch to manual focus using C-AF+MF Mode. The new 25-Point Group Target and Custom AF Target have been added to the available AF Target Modes for greater operating freedom.

High-Speed Sequential Shooting
The OM-D E-M1X features high-speed sequential shooting at a maximum60 fps for capturing scenes in high definition that even the human eye cannot see. Both the 60 fps high-speed continuous shooting in AF/AE Lock, and maximum 18 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE Tracking can be used in Silent Mode for shooting a variety of activities, performances and events where the photographer does not want to disturb others with the sound of the shutter.

Pro Capture Mode
Pro Capture Mode records up to 35 frames retroactively from when the shutter button is released with no blackouts (image loss) during shooting, recording at 20 million pixels and offers support for RAW capture. This feature has received high praise from professional photographers since its introduction on the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, and is effective for capturing artistic images of subjects that move unpredictably.

Dual TruePicVIII High-Speed Image Processors
The OM-D E-M1X is equipped with two TruePic VIII Image Processors, providing quicker start-up times and recovery from sleep mode, and supporting the two high-speed UHS-II SD card slots for overall high-speed responsiveness. This not only contributes to a faster camera, but also supports new camera functionality, including Handheld High Res Shot Mode, Live ND, and Intelligent Subject Detection AF.

Handheld High Res Shot
In addition to ultra-high-resolution maximum 80M High Res Shot images that can be captured using a tripod, Handheld High Res Shot Mode is now available on the OM-D E-M1X, in response to many requests received from professional photographers. This feature is particularly useful for capturing high-definition shots in locations where it is impossible to use a tripod, including when moving from place to place, such as hiking.

Live ND
Live ND is included on the OM-D E-M1X for slow shutter speed effects without the need for an ND filter. This new technology combines multiple exposed images in camera to attain slow shutter effects. It is also possible to check the slow shutter effects in the viewfinder before shooting for improved efficiency. Effects can be set in five levels: ND2 (equivalent to one shutter speed step), ND4 (2 steps), ND8 (3 steps), ND16 (4 steps), and ND32 (5 steps).

Intelligent Subject Detection AF
Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Deep Learning technology was utilized to develop new algorithms for the Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature. It detects three different types of subjects, including motorsports, airplanes, and trains, focusing on and tracking the optimal area. For example, it sets pinpoint focus, locking onto the driver’s helmet during motorsports, automatically detecting the subject, enabling improved autofocus precision so users can focus on the composition.

World’s Highest Image Stabilization
The OM-D E-M1X’s new gyro sensor enables superior image stabilization performance, delivering a maximum of 7.0 shutter speed steps of compensation performance when using the camera body stabilization alone, and the world’s highest 7.5 shutter speed steps of compensation when combined with the stabilized M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO lens. This feature makes handheld shooting possible at lower shutter speeds than ever before, which is perfect for nighttime and indoor shooting.

Other Features:
• Field Sensor System and Built-In GPS: The OM-D E-M1X contains a built-in GPS® sensor, temperature sensor, manometer and compass, collectively known as ‘field sensors’. In addition to location information, including longitude and latitude, these sensors detect and record the temperature, elevation, and direction of the camera for adding detailed shooting information to images.

• Anti-Flicker Shooting and Flicker Scan: With anti-flicker shooting, the camera detects the flicker frequency of artificial light sources, including fluorescent lighting and activates the shutter at peak brightness to eliminate uneven exposures and coloring between sequential frames. Flicker scan suppresses striped patterns that can occur when using Silent Mode (electronic shutter) and when shooting movies, so that users can fine tune the shutter speed.

• Olympus Capture: Olympus Capture camera control software now supports the transfer of recorded images over Wi-Fi®. This new feature makes it possible to transfer images wirelessly to a computer when shooting in the studio without connecting a USB cable. Both 2.4 GHz and high-speed communication 5 GHz bandwidths are available.

• Handheld 4K and Cinema 4K: Powerful 5-Axis Image Stabilization and electronic stabilization enable ultra-smooth handheld 4K and cinema 4K video recording, without the need for stabilizing gear. Image stabilization effect can be selected from three levels depending on the photographer’s posture and movement.

• OM-Log400: The OM-D E-M1X supports OM-Log400 shooting, which allows for shooting without loss of details in shadows and highlights and without blowouts, along with color grading via a computer for a high degree of freedom over images.

• High-Speed Movie (120 fps): 120 fps high-speed movies are now supported in Full HD. Slow-motion playback can make for more impressive imaging expressions.

Separately Available Accessories:
FL-700WR Electronic Flash
FL-700WR Electronic Flash is a high-performance wireless radiowave shooting compatible electronic flash. During wireless shooting, it can function as a commander or flash with built-in receiver. The compact, lightweight design delivers excellent portability with high intensity at a maximum guide number of 42 (ISO 100/m). The dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof (14°F / -10°C) performance offers reliability when shooting in a variety of environments including rain, when paired with the OM-D E-M1X, and other splashproof and dustproof body and lens combinations. Full flash intensity is possible with an approximate 1.5 second charging time for comfortable, easy shooting. Because charging time is short, sequential flash photography at 10 fps is possible.

Wireless Commander FC-WR & Wireless Receiver FR-WR:
Wireless Commander FC-WR and Wireless Receiver FR-WR can control multiple flash units remotely from the camera, enabling versatile wireless flash photography. As is the case with the Electronic Flash FL-700WR, dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof (14°F / -10°C) design allows use in a variety of fields. When paired with weathersealed cameras, lenses, and flash units including the FL-700WR or high-capacity Electronic Flash FL-900R, users can perform wireless flash photography comfortably even in the rain. The commander can connect to three groups and an unlimited number of flash units. Users can also select which group to fire and not fire and configure the flash intensity.

Olympus Workspace image management software
This new image management software delivers authentic image viewing and editing functions. RAW processing preview speed is now faster to streamline the post-shooting workflow. The rating function has also been improved for speedy selection of the best shots from large collections of images. A multi-window environment is now supported along with other comfortable controls for a more satisfying work process. Olympus Workspace can be downloaded free of charge for users who own an Olympus camera.

U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus OM-D E-M1X (black) will begin shipping in late February 2019 for $2,999.99 (U.S.) and $3,899.99 (CAD).


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'PM Modi Not In Good Mood Over Big Conflict With China': Donald Trump

Two days ago, Trump said in a tweet that he was 'ready, willing and able to mediate' between the two countries and he reiterated this offer today.

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'PM Modi Not In Good Mood Over Big Conflict With China': Donald Trump

Reiterating his offer to mediate on the border dispute between India and China, US President Donald Trump has said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is not in a "good mood" over the "big conflict" between the two countries.

Interacting with journalists in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China.

"They like me in India. I think they like me in India more than the media likes me in this country. And, I like Modi. I like your prime minister a lot. He is a great gentleman," he said.

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"They have a big conflict …India and China. Two countries with 1.4 billion people (each). Two countries with very powerful militaries. India is not happy and probably China is not happy," the president said when asked if he was worried about the border situation between India and China.

"I can tell you; I did speak to Prime Minister Modi. He is not in a good mood about what is going on with China," Trump said.

A day earlier, the president offered to mediate between India and China.

Trump on Wednesday said in a tweet that he was "ready, willing and able to mediate" between the two countries. Responding to a question on his tweet, Trump reiterated his offer, saying if called for help, "I would do that (mediate). If they thought it would help" about "mediate or arbitrate, I would do that," he said.

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India on Wednesday said it was engaged with China to peacefully resolve the border row, in a carefully crafted reaction to Trump's offer to arbitrate between the two Asian giants to settle their decades-old dispute.

"We are engaged with the Chinese side to peacefully resolve it," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, replying to a volley of questions at an online media briefing.

"The two sides have established mechanisms both at military and diplomatic levels to resolve situations which may arise in border areas peacefully through dialogue and continue to remain engaged through these channels," he said.

While the Chinese Foreign Ministry is yet to react to Trump's tweet which appears to have caught Beijing by surprise, an op-ed in the state-run Global Times said both countries did not need such help from the US president.

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"The latest dispute can be solved bilaterally by China and India. The two countries should keep alert on the US, which exploits every chance to create waves that jeopardise regional peace and order," it said.

Trump's unexpected offer came on a day when China took an apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the border with India is "overall stable and controllable."

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday that both China and India have proper mechanisms and communication channels to resolve the issues through dialogue and consultations.

Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal that was rejected by New Delhi.

The situation in eastern Ladakh deteriorated after around 250 Chinese and Indian soldiers were engaged in a violent face-off on the evening of May 5 which spilled over to the next day before the two sides agreed to "disengage" following a meeting at the level of local commanders.

Over 100 Indian and Chinese soldiers were injured in the violence.

The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by a similar incident in North Sikkim on May 9.

On May 5, the Indian and the Chinese army personnel clashed with iron rods, sticks, and even resorted to stone-pelting in the Pangong Tso lake area in which soldiers on both sides sustained injuries.

In a separate incident, nearly 150 Indian and Chinese military personnel were engaged in a face-off near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector on May 9. At least 10 soldiers from both sides sustained injuries.

The troops of India and China were engaged in a 73-day stand-off in Doklam tri-junction in 2017 which even triggered fears of a war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet while India contests it.

Both sides have been asserting that pending the final resolution of the boundary issue, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

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"Innocent until proven guilty": The US versus France

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One of the unexpected benefits of living in another country, particularly one with a legal philosophy similar to the one in your home country, is seeing how otherwise "clear-cut" ideas manifest themselves so differently. For example, reading about Freedom of Speech per country can be quite astonishing, particularly if you don't know the background of said laws.

Recently I received a very strong reminder that "presumption of innocence" in the US is a bit of a joke compared to here in France.

I know two people in the US, Bob and Charlie (not their real names). I know Bob very well and have been friends with him for a long time. I have met Charlie on more than one occasion and while I can't claim to know him, I like him and think he's an awesome person. Unfortunately, I trust both of them, and that leads me to a very complicated problem.

Recently, Bob was arrested for allegedly committing a crime against Charlie. His mugshot showed up online and a number of people in Bob's field started forwarding this mugshot, warning people about Bob. Bob, in fact, appeared to have no defenders whatsoever, though some people were defending Bob's presumption of innocence. Despite that, here are a few comments about Bob that appeared online (all paraphrased to avoid you finding them, but more or less accurate):
  • "I want everyone to know about Bob's arrest for the crime of X"
  • "We need to publicly shame Bob"
  • "We need to tell everyone about Bob so that others don't fall prey to him"
In other words, many people want to punish Bob for a crime it's not known that he committed. And worse, if you read the laws in question for the area in which this alleged crime occurs, it's clear that this is an incredibly murky area in which even reasonable people could disagree about the intent of the law and its implementation.

And now? Bob has been released, there will apparently be no court case, and his charges were listed as "disposed," meaning that no charges will be brought and the case is closed. Did Charlie refuse to press charges? Was it all a misunderstanding? Was exculpating evidence uncovered? Did something else happen? Will something else happen in the future? Who knows? So far, Bob and Charlie aren't talking.

Charlie might feel genuinely upset about this outcome. Bob might feel the same way. We have no way of knowing anything about this situation. Given the severity of the charges, both Bob and Charlie could find their careers seriously damaged or even destroyed, depending on how things move forward. Both of these people are nice people who are going through difficult times, but the situation has spiraled out of their control. Pitchforks are out, torches are lit and all I can think about are two people who face their lives being destroyed over a crime that may or may not have happened. I don't want to find out that Charlie is a victim who sees the perpetrator get away with a crime, but I also don't want to find out that Bob is innocent and had his career destroyed by a mob. In other words, I want the legal system to do its job, but it's not an easy process in the US. Thanks to the power of the mob, no one can really control what's going to happen now.

Note that I pointed out that they live in the US. That's important, because the outcome would have been different here in France. Under French law:
Toute personne suspectée ou poursuivie est présumée innocente tant que sa culpabilité n'a pas été établie. Les atteintes à sa présomption d'innocence sont prévenues, réparées et réprimées dans les conditions prévues par la loi.
That translates as:
Any suspected or accused person is presumed innocent until he is found guilty. Damage to the presumption of innocence is prevented, remedied and punished as provided by law.
"Damage to the presumption of innocence"? It means, amongst other things, French police departments don't do perp walks (a disgusting US police practice), your mugshot is not published and even in serious crimes, the French don't name suspects until a conviction, barring issues where the names have been leaked. In court cases, the police lead the accused to the courtroom via discreet entrances to prevent photographs and damage to the presumption of innocence. If you violate this presumption of innocence, it will quickly be your turn to stand in front of a judge, but they'll protect your privacy too.

Incidentally, the photo above is of Dominique Strauss-Kahn (known here in France as DSK). The French were very upset over that photo. He was accused of raping a maid, but charges were later dropped after it was found out that she repeatedly changed her story to prosecutors, was receiving suspicious, large payments to her bank account (she was a hotel maid receiving $100,000 deposits) and admitted to previously falsifying a rape claim. And that's just the beginning of many strange events that surround a very bizarre story. What makes this such a big deal? Thanks to the arrest and the publication of the perp walk photos, DSK's reputation was in tatters. He was probably going to be the next president of France.

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Why more veterans arenвЂ™t making use of VA loans to get a property

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Red lack and tape of understanding have actually held more soldiers from utilizing VA loans

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can point to a seemingly impressive statistic in that effort вЂ” 22 million veterans in the U.S., 21 million VA home loans on a day when Americans pause to honor servicemen and women.

The VA mortgage loan system, launched in 1944 within the GI Bill, had a complete of $427 billion worth of loans outstanding by the end of September, up from $380 billion this past year, based on Inside home loan Finance, a Bethesda, Md.-based home loan publication. Meanwhile, the amount of brand brand new VA loans was for a near-steady climb since 1995, increasing from $24 billion to $124 billion in 2013.

How many brand brand brand new VA loans declined just last year to $110.8 billion, the initial year-over-year decline since 2010.

The VA loans typically have reduced interest levels than traditional mortgages, provide for greater ratios that are debt-to-income lower fico scores, in addition they donвЂ™t need private home loan insurance coverage. вЂњIf it is possible to qualify, the VA loan is the greatest system on the market,вЂќ said Darren Ferlisi, that loan officer with Integrity home loan Corp. in Frederick, Md.

The VA loan is just one of the reasons 79% of veterans possess their particular houses, in contrast to simply 63% for the population that is non-veteran based on

Nevertheless the data belie some numbers that donвЂ™t demand banner waving. Some industry insiders say too many veterans are steered away from VA loans and some vets donвЂ™t even know about the program despite the increase.

вЂњSome veterans think VA loans are somehow inferior incomparison to a main-stream loan, nevertheless they really arenвЂ™t,вЂќ stated Dennis Wynant, whom served within the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years and it is now the vice president for product sales at mortgage company, in Foothill Ranch, Calif. He states loan providers usually pitch veterans services and products aside from VA loans being better for the lender, perhaps perhaps not the debtor. вЂњIt takes lenders more work and time for you to process VA loans than main-stream loans, which cuts into profits,вЂќ Wynant said.

Just just How VA loans work, and just why some loan providers donвЂ™t like them

The important thing to VA loans may be the вЂњbasic entitlementвЂќ wanted to most active responsibility, book or National Guard and veteran service users and also some surviving partners. Veterans can borrow as much as $417,000 without any advance payment for a house provided that it is because of their major residence. (The median house value into the U.S. is $182,500.) The VA says about 90% of VA loans have no down payment. And unlike for many loan providers, there isn’t any maximum financial obligation ratio, and thus the month-to-month mortgage repayment could be more than the normal loan providers dependence on a maximum of 28% of gross month-to-month earnings, or surpassing the 43% of total ratio that is debt-to-income. ThereвЂ™s also no minimum credit score requirement of a VA loan, while many home loan loans demand a credit history with a minimum of 620 for main-stream loans or 580 for some FHA loans. A VA loan could also be used to refinance a loan that is existing.

The entitlement additionally permits armed forces users and vets to be eligible for a bigger loans. In those instances, a advance payment will become necessary, however with a VA loan the vets wonвЂ™t need just as much down if they chose conventional financing as they would. The entitlement can be reused on subsequent house acquisitions, provided that the loan that is previous repaid first.

The VA additionally promises lenders that theyвЂ™ll repay a percentage associated with loan (between 25% and 50% with respect to the loan balance) in the event that loan defaults.

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FRESHERS’ WEEK: How to decorate your new student room

It’s the first day of Freshers’ Week. Among the many things you’re presented with, baffled and bewildered, is your home for the next academic year.  As you stand alone, surrounded by your luggage, your otherwise empty room is a blank canvas awaiting your inspiration.  Whether your room will act as a safe haven from the hectic life outside those four walls or whether it will be transformed into the social hub of your college, your bedroom will be a guaranteed constant for the rest of your time as a Fresher.  Make of it what you will. But, accompanied with this guide you certainly won’t fail to make the best of it. Here is The Oxford Student’s run-down of the fashion essentials – classics that everyone will bring, but with an extra twist – that are guaranteed to make your new student room worthy of an appearance on MTV Cribs. Well, almost.

(1)   Posters and photos

Yes, photos and posters are the bare essentials that everyone will use for their interior design, but don’t underestimate their importance in allowing you to express something special about yourself or where you come from. Remember Summer from The OC who neglected to display any evidence of her pre-Brown university life? Or worse, her promiscuous roommate who displayed a little too much? My point is, choose your visual memorabilia with care. A picture really is worth a thousand words. If you’re feeling creative, why not go one step further?  A wall hanging is colourful and guaranteed to take up a lot of dreary wall space (or notice-board space, depending on your college’s policy on Blu-Tack and pins) which is otherwise in danger of looking vacant and blank (unlike your charming personality)! Even if you’ve not just returned from your Gap Yah, darling.

(2)   Bedspread

Often neglected, your bedspread acts as the main focus of your room. Steer clear of college–provided bedding at all costs; a duvet set that is cozy and reminds you of your home will be a great source of comfort as your first term goes on.  Vibrant colours, which seem garish when on shop shelves, are best for Oxford winters as they make your room feel warmer and brighter to fight the frosty spells.  Moreover, the more interesting and vivid your bedspread the better – this can make for great ice-breaker conversations at pre-drinks (‘pres’) or when new friends come round to visit your student room.  When it comes to your bedspread, don’t worry about being unusual or embarrassing – throw convention to the wind in favour of whatever will help you to feel that your room is truly yours.

(3)   DIY

If you want your new student room to have a unique edge, why not make something yourself? Any opportunity to be creative and individualistic shouldn’t be wasted when it comes to beautifying your room.  Maybe think about making a patch-work quilt for your bed, or designing a poster, collage or painting for the walls. Why not agree to make something and swap it with a friend to ensure that something of your room is unique and personalised? The same goes for little objects such as dream-catchers or calendars (extra points if they’re of the naked, charitable variety) which you may find useful to put up in your room.

(4)   A rug

Don’t forget a rug! This will work to make your room feel brighter and more comfortable, and I guarantee it will be a godsend when the cold winter nights start to draw in.  Whilst the majority of student rooms in Oxford are carpeted, some are not, so it’s always best to be prepared.

(5) Projector

I promised you something extra special, and here it is! If you thought student life meant resorting to the dull, boring and budget, think again. Invest in a projector to transform your new student room into a fully functioning home cinema. Just don’t complain when your room becomes the new JCR. Or your scout has a heart attack. You have been warned.

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FILE – In this Wednesday, July 22, 2020 file photo, A Coca-Cola display is viewed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex after an MLS soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City in Kissimmee, Fla. A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber are giving employees the day off.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

A growing number of U.S. companies are pledging to give workers time off to vote in the presidential election this November, an effort that’s gaining steam despite the government’s reluctance to make Election Day a federal holiday.

Starbucks said Thursday it will give its 200,000 U.S. employees flexibility on Election Day, encouraging them to plan ahead with managers and schedule time to vote or volunteer at polling places. The Starbucks app will also help customers learn how to register to vote, the company said.

Walmart says it will give its 1.5 million U.S. workers up to three hours paid time off to vote. Apple is giving workers four hours off. Coca-Cola, Twitter, Cisco and Uber are giving employees the day off.

“No American should have to choose between earning a paycheck and voting,” said PayPal President and CEO Dan Schulman.

The idea isn’t entirely new. General Motors, Ford and FiatChrysler have given employees the day off to vote since 1999, when they agreed to the change in a contract with the United Auto Workers union. Patagonia gave its workers the day off starting in 2016.

But this year, the idea is gaining steam. Six hundred companies, including Lyft, Airbnb and Paramount, have signed on to, which asks companies to give employees time off to vote or distribute information on voting, including how to obtain main-in ballots. It is not clear how many of those 600 are allowing time off versus distributing voting information. — one of several groups asking companies to make voting pledges — is run by, a nonpartisan group that tries to increase voter turnout.

In 2018, the first year it was active, had 150 companies sign up. This year, it hopes to sign 1,000 by November.

“There is a groundswell of interest coming out for this,” said Nora Gilbert, director of partnerships for

Gilbert said this summer’s Black Lives Matter protests and general unease about social inequality may be part of the reason companies are taking a stand on voting.

“There’s a reckoning in general for the role that companies play in society,” she said. “This is a way to show they are getting their own house in order.”

In a letter to employees, Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said the company’s voting pledge is part of a larger effort to promote racial equality and opportunity in the communities it serves.

“Starbucks will not wait for change. We will make change of our own,” Johnson said.

About half of U.S. states require employers to give workers at least a few hours off to vote in elections, according to Workplace Fairness, a nonprofit that tracks employment issues.

Gilbert said advocates prefer a full-day holiday, since many voters face long lines at their polling places. Companies that don’t offer a full day should make sure to share mail-in voting information and deadlines, she said. All states will mail an absentee ballot to voters who request one, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

“We really want companies to go further and acknowledge the unique difficulties of this moment,” she said. “Two hours may not be enough.”

Efforts to make Election Day a federal holiday, as it is in South Korea and Israel, or hold votes on weekends, as Germany and Australia do, have fallen short in the U.S., partly due to partisan bickering over who would benefit from the change.

Jonathan Entin, a professor emeritus of law and adjunct professor of political science at Case Western Reserve University, said weekend voting would be difficult in the U.S. because of its religious diversity. Opponents of a federal holiday also usually cite the disruption to the economy, he said.

“Why is it that the private sector should bear the cost of this public good?” he said.

Peter Paladjian, the CEO of Boston-based Intercontinental Real Estate Corp., said companies want to show that they are responsible and civic-minded.

Low U.S. turnout in elections has bothered Paladjian for years. In 2016, 56% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the presidential election, a far lower percentage than most developed countries, according to the Pew Research Center.

Paladjian told his 112 employees four months ago that they will get Election Day off. Then, he formed A Day for Democracy, which asks employers to give workers time off to vote and distribute voter registration information.

Harvard University, Wayfair, Bank of America and the Boston Red Sox are among the 185 companies that have signed up, he said. Only a handful of companies he contacted said no. Once this election is over, Paladjian plans to advocate for a federal election holiday.

Time to Vote, another corporate voting initiative, was formed ahead of the 2018 elections by Levi Strauss and Co., PayPal and Patagonia. A little over 400 companies participated last time; Time to Vote says 700 have joined so far this year.

Corporate voter drives say the pledge is important even as the coronavirus hastens the move toward mail-in voting. In 2016, 42% of ballots were cast before Election Day; this year, that will likely rise to 60%, said Michael Traugott, a research professor emeritus at the University of Michigan’s Center for Political Studies.

Gilbert said even if people vote early, they can still take time on Election Day to drive people to polls, work at polling stations or provide child care so someone else can vote in person.

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When Size Matters: Using SMRT Sequencing to Help Patients With Repeat Expansion Disorders

Patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) want to know their size — the size of the expansion of repeats of the unstable CTG sequences that cause the progressive deterioration of neuromuscular functions that they might face.  Size matters to them, because it has been found to correlate with the severity and onset of symptoms, which can range from severe cardiac and respiratory abnormalities and intellectual impairment in children, to muscle weakness, hypersomnolence or cataracts in adults. The earlier the onset, the more severe the symptoms tend to be. The autosomal disorder, which is the most common form of inherited…

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