Clemson adds top 50 QB to '25 recruiting classLet he who is without sin cast the first stone, the saying goes. I’m not aware of any such sainthood restrictions on casting the 100th stone so I’m going to proceed despite my own laundry list of sins. Matt Gaetz, is just the latest in a long line of politicians being revealed to be immoral deviants. These politicians often preach to us and express indignation at some perceived moral failure while they themselves behave like greedy, perverse hyenas prone to debauchery behind closed doors. The list of politicians who have demonstrated unethical behavior keeps growing. It seems like every month we get several reports of how some government officials have violated our trust, yet not much is ever done about it. Even in clear cut cases where a politician has straightforwardly acted unethically, they often go unpunished and promptly re-elected. Look at almost any case of some official being guilty of misconduct and you’ll undoubtedly also be able to quickly dig up numerous instances of them vigorously feigning adherence to moral decency and accusing others of failing to do so for one reason or another. Sure enough, Matt Gaetz has repeatedly accused other members of Congress of unethical behavior, while faking moral superiority. A few days before being forced to withdraw his name for Attorney General, he said on Twitter, “Stock trading is such a huge part of congress. It shouldn’t be. I can’t wait to tell all these stories of corruption, treason and betrayal.” His umbrage was obviously a complete fabrication. It’s clear that he withdrew his name from contention for Attorney General because he wanted to avoid the release of the ethics report. He has been investigated for sex trafficking, having sex with a minor, misusing campaign funds, paying for prostitutes, and inappropriately receiving gifts. The release of the ethics report on Monday revealed that the House Ethics Committee had “substantial” evidence that he paid to have sex with a minor and regularly solicited prostitutes, among several other crimes. What do we expect when we elect someone who looks like a cartoon villain? In response to the revelation that he made Venmo and PayPal payments to prostitutes, Gaetz said, “In my single days, I often sent funds to women I dated – even some I never dated but who asked.” He expected us to believe this but his subsequent actions do not sound like those of an innocent man. If he was innocent, why would he withdraw as the AG nominee? An innocent man would probably not threaten other members of Congress with making revelations about their use of public funds to settle sexual misconduct accusations. We shouldn’t find it hard to believe that what Gaetz claims of other Congress members is true, but the fact that he never disclosed this is an indication of his lack of integrity and of the depth of the depravity in Congress. If Gaetz knows of these abuses, surely other politicians know of it as well and they haven’t exposed it either. They protect each other to protect this system that they’re a part of, and why wouldn’t they protect it when it is so personally rewarding to them. Nancy Pelosi has understandably drawn criticism for her husband making Nostradamus jealous with his fortuitous stock trading decisions. She has even said that she would be willing to support a ban on stock trading for members of Congress. This is mighty decent of her, although legislation of the sort that would have any chance of passing would only ban members of Congress from trading, not their family members – a mere symbolic concession to distract. 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Most alarmingly, we do not have a good system to catch and expose unethical behaviors in Congress because the deviants are left to police themselves – this means that we’re only hearing about a small percentage of the total cases of misconduct – only instances whose revelation happens to promote party goals. The parties in Congress rarely have an incentive to investigate or punish members of the opposing party because doing so would prompt a retaliation from the other party. It’s mutually assured destruction, which produces a truce between politicians: you don’t tell on me and I won’t tell on you. Here’s hoping that Gaetz reciprocates with a violation of the truce himself by exposing his fellow perverts in Congress. Rafael Perez is a columnist for the Southern California News Group. He is a doctoral candidate in philosophy at the University of Rochester. You can reach him at rafaelperezocregister@gmail.com.IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MUSE Microscopy, Inc., a innovator in digital pathology announced it’s in their final phase. After a strategic acquisition by the current leadership team in 2021, MUSE has steadfastly pursued a visionary roadmap that has the potential to reshape the future of digital pathology. Today, that journey reaches an exciting moment with SmartPath MUSE TechnologyTM (SmartPath)—the industry’s first tissue-to-digitalTM imager using MUSE (Microscopy with Ultraviolet Surface Excitation) technology, intended to create a solution that eliminates the need for traditional slide-based histology, a fundamental process that has remained unchanged for over a century. SmartPath’s objective of this advanced imager is to provide new technology that rapidly captures high-resolution ultraviolet images, directly from whole fresh or formalin-fixed (non-FFPE) tissue, and convert these UV images to detailed H&E-like digital images for pathologist’s review. Utilization of non-caustic fluorescent dyes on fresh tissue significantly improves RNA retained in the sample for downstream processing. This first of its kind imager implements a simple workflow, with the goal of bringing unprecedented efficiency to aid pathologists in diagnostic pathology labs worldwide. By eliminating cumbersome manual processes, SmartPath has the potential to propel pathology into the digital age and support a wide range of global IVD applications and market segments. Matthew Nuñez, CEO of MUSE Microscopy, Inc., expressed the company’s enthusiasm about this landmark achievement: “We are immensely proud of the advancements we’ve made with SmartPath—a groundbreaking tissue-to-digital imager that redefines where true digital pathology starts. This moment signifies more than just a new product; it represents the potential for a fundamental transformation for the entire field of pathology, empowering professionals to move past legacy processes that have constrained advancements in workflow and diagnostics for far too long. With SmartPath, we are intent on setting a new standard and opening doors to the next generation of aids in pathology.” Transforming a Long-Standing Pathology Workflow The SmartPath Imager tackles one of pathology’s most persistent challenges: the dependence on traditional glass slide histology. By leveraging rapid tissue-to-digital imaging technology, SmartPath seeks to transform pathology, from analog slide-based processes to a seamless and effective workflow that provides high-resolution digital tissue images to pathologists, without destructive direct-to-digital sample preparation. The statements made regarding the SmartPath Imager have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The SmartPath System is currently intended for research use only. This medical device has not yet been evaluated or cleared by the FDA. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established nor confirmed by FDA-approved research. SmartPath is not currently available for sale in the United States as a diagnostic aid or medical device for human pathology. This material is provided solely for informational purposes and does not substitute for professional medical advice. It also does not constitute an offer to promote the device for any medical use. About MUSE Microscopy, Inc. MUSE Microscopy, Inc. is a company that specializes in the application of Microscopy with Ultraviolet Surface Excitation (MUSE). We are developing a MUSE-enabled imaging system for diagnostic assistance in pathology, cytology, and research applications. SmartPath MUSE TechnologyTM (SmartPath), is intended to be a slide-free tissue-to-digital imaging platform that aims to revolutionize digital pathology by eliminating the need for traditional slide-based histology. Our goal is to offer a first-to-market, non-destructive tissue imaging solution. To learn more, you can visit their website at https://musemicroscopy.com/ or find them on social media platforms such as X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Limits on Accuracy This press release is intended to provide information about MUSE Microscopy, Inc.’s research and potential product. Information is believed to be accurate at the time it is created. However, like any printed material, information may become outdated over time. 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Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this document speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. CONTACT: Matthew Nuñez Tel: 949.813.6121 mnunez@musemicroscopy.com Source: MUSE Microscopy, Inc.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. Cincinnati is playing its best football, but it might be too late to sneak into the playoffs, with five teams battling for the two remaining AFC postseason spots. At 7-8, the Bengals are on the bubble along with two other teams that have the same record, the Colts and Dolphins. To have a chance, the Bengals will need to beat the visiting Denver Broncos (9-6) on Saturday, then try to take down the Steelers (10-5) at Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale. They'll need some help from other teams, too. The rub for the Bengals is that they have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. Now with some momentum for the first time, the Bengals will have to clear that hurdle. “It’s just what it’s supposed to feel like for us. This is our expectation," coach Zac Taylor said after the Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games. ... We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” Joe Burrow became the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 250 yards and three or more touchdowns in seven consecutive games. One of his TD passes, to Tee Higgins, came as he was falling down. He finished 23 for 30 for 252 yards. ... Ja'Marr Chase continues to build his resume as he strives to win the receiving “triple crown.” He had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Browns and leads the league in receptions, yards and TDs. ... K Cade York tied a franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. “The guys have responded this way all season,” Taylor said. “We lost some heartbreakers to be quite frank, and games that just came down to the end. It doesn’t mean that we’ve had a bad football team and we weren’t in it. We’ve been in this, and now — I don’t want to say getting our confidence back, because we’ve had confidence — but we’re just making the plays necessary at the critical points of the game to take control of these games. That’s really what’s happened the last three weeks, and we’ve got to continue that.” Burrow has fumbled 10 times this season. Against the Browns, he lost a fumble on a strip-sack with the Bengals on the Cleveland 2-yard-line. Last week, S Jordan Battle scooped a fumble and ran it all the way back, only to fumble as he crossed the goal line, leading to a touchback. Against the Browns, he intercepted a second-half pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone. The Bengals' defense has nine takeaways in the past two games. Cincinnati's depleted offensive line allowed four sacks. The offensive line took a hit when tackle Amarius Mims went out with an ankle injury and didn't return. 5.1 — Yards per carry by RB Chase Brown, who seems to get better every week. He had 18 carries for 91 yards. The Bengals continue their improbable effort to slip into the playoffs when they host the Broncos in their home finale on Saturday. They finish the season the following week at Pittsburgh. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.The Sydney business turning Fiji’s beach litter into power poles
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The chief judge of the federal appeals court based in Denver has dismissed a misconduct complaint against an unidentified judge who admitted to committing an ethics violation by speaking to a "politically affiliated club." The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, based in Denver, hears appeals in federal cases arising from Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Kansas, New Mexico and Wyoming. The circuit also has a process for screening and adjudicating misconduct complaints against federal judges within its jurisdiction. In an order dated June 4 , but which the circuit only posted publicly last week, Chief Judge Jerome A. Holmes of Oklahoma described his processing of a complaint alleging discrimination. Holmes did not name the judge in question, only identifying him as a male district court judge. The case number indicated the complaint was filed in 2021, and Holmes determined the judge had since taken corrective action for his misconduct. According to Holmes' brief summary, a self-represented litigant in a civil case alleged his judge was biased because he gave "educational presentations to a politically affiliated club, which the club posted to its public YouTube channel." The judge's activity allegedly resulted in discrimination against the litigant based on his age, race and self-represented status. Holmes noted the rules of judicial conduct prohibit judges from making speeches to, or attending events sponsored by, political organizations. Holmes conducted a "limited inquiry," in which he discovered the unidentified club "is officially affiliated with a political party." Jerome A. Holmes of Oklahoma, judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. "A review of the club’s YouTube channel confirmed that the judge made presentations to the club on civics-related matters," Holmes continued, "but that the subject judge’s comments during the presentations, when considered in context, were not political in nature." In responding to the complaint, the unnamed judge wrote that politics was not the "predominate" focus of the club. Instead, he viewed the invitations to speak to the club as an opportunity to share "judicial and legal" topics with its members. "However, he accepted that his actions in making presentations (even on civics-related, non-political topics) to, and indeed merely attending the meetings of, a politically affiliated club violated the Code of Conduct," Holmes wrote. "And the subject judge ensured that his presentations were removed from the club’s YouTube channel, and he informed the club’s leadership that he could not present at any future meetings." Citing his authority to terminate the misconduct proceedings if "appropriate corrective action has been taken," Holmes concluded the judge's acknowledgement of his violation and his subsequent actions were sufficient. Holmes found nothing to indicate the judge had discriminated against the litigant who filed the complaint. The 10th Circuit's executive told Colorado Politics no further information was publicly available about the case. A search of court filings did not reveal any documents bearing on the identity of the complainant or the district judge. The 10th Circuit processes multiple misconduct complaints each year and largely finds no misconduct has occurred. On rare occasions, the circuit will issue an order publicly naming a judge for committing misconduct — as it did in 2022 after finding a New Mexico magistrate judge likely was responsible for an abusive and hostile workplace environment.Sanchez scores 15 in Wagner's 50-43 victory against NJIT
