3-Pointer: Nov 9Written by Gary Whittaker
1st Point - When victims attack!Let me see if I understand this. The accuser in Kobe Bryant's alleged rape assault, who was allegedly so traumatized by event that she could have sex again within 48 hours, also feels that a cap of 2.5 million dollars is not sufficient enough to ease her pain and suffering. So, instead of continuing a criminal trial, that would see both her attacker behind bars and her bank account secured for years, her, and her defense team, decide to withdraw criminal case and pursue a civil case in a state that historically favors plaintiff. The logic is obvious. If OJ can be found NOT guilty, but still have to pay 30 million dollars to families of victims 7 years ago, then accuser stands to make quite a bit from Kobe's recent 136.4 million dollar basketball contract (not to mention endorsement deals, and other business ventures). The fact of guilt or innocence is not even relevant in American Civil court system. Folks, it is most everyone's dream to make it big. It is Kobe's fault he committed adultery? Yes. But what normal man could constantly resist enormous temptations that would be in his life almost every day? She wants to sue Kobe, but not give him his right to prove his innocence! I say that Kobe should set a precedent, and sue her right back. I cannot stand Kobe as a ballplayer. I loved history of Lakers, and what they have done, but I believe he has a right to live with his wealth. Civil cases should be used only for things like slumlords, or Tobacco companies. It should not be used as an alternative for a criminal case. Both her and her defense team are nothing more than legal con artists, trying to extort money from a black basketball player, still trying to feed off stigma of a black man having sex with a white girl. Kobe needs to let her know that him having money does not make him a target. Moreover, anyone that does try to take advantage of him for his money will find himself or herself bankrupt.
| | Paintball SafetyWritten by John Doe
The fact that Paintball is now 4th most popular Extreme Sport is not solely do to fact that it is one of most fun sports around it is also because of fact it is also safe to play. How can a sport where people go around shooting each other with paintballs going 280 fps (feet per second) be safe you ask?, well in this section I will explain how that is possible. The first and foremost reason that Paintball is safe is because there are rules and regulations in place to insure that players are safe during game-play. These rules are set by Paintball Insurance Companies that insure Recreational Fields. I will list a couple of many companies that insure fields and rules that most of these companies enforce. Two of most popular companies that provide insurance to fields are listed below along with their website links; American Paintball League National Paintball Association I will now explain in detail most important of these rules and regulations used at all insured fields; Goggles/Masks The 1st and most important rule is that all players must wear Paintball approved Goggles/Masks at all times during game-play and if they are on play field at all whether in play or not. The goal of these systems is to protect face and eyes of players from injury. The approved systems do a wonderful job of protecting player as I can attest to having been hit square a few times. I know that fields are very strict about this rule cause if they are not they will lose their insurance or be fined. I will add a few more recommended suggestions in regards to Goggles/Masks that are not a rule or regulation but are important none less. Each and every time before you play for day inspect your goggles to make sure they are in tip top shape and pay special attention to lenses for cracks. If you see any cracks in lenses DO NOT use those goggles they WILL NOT be safe until you get NEW lenses installed. If you have ever taken a direct hit in lenses it is recommended that you Do Not Use those goggles until New lenses are installed due to fact that they may have been weakened and not give proper protection. Barrel Plugs/Socks The 2nd most important rule is that all players must affix their Barrel plug or Sock on when not on field or when they have been eliminated and are walking off field. A barrel plug/sock is a piece of equipment that can come in many styles and types that all have goal of preventing a paintball from being shot from marker. The use of a barrel plug/sock is important because they prevent accidental injury due to close range shots while not on field. Below are some images of different barrel plugs available (the industry seems to be leaning towards Barrel Socks because they provide better protection than Plugs); Velocity of Paintballs The rule of safety is really just as important as Barrel Plugs but has a little more variety in actual implementation. Velocity of paintball is speed paintball is traveling in "feet per second" (FPS). There is not one set velocity throughout Paintball world but there is a range that all fields fall in as far as enforcement. The velocity range is about 275 fps to 290 fps depending on field. Each player must get their marker checked for velocity by a referee who tags marker if is is at or below fields speed rule. Each player is also subject to random test while in game-play at discretion of referees. I would recommend all players to check their velocity at least every other game they play because last thing you want to do is get removed from game or field do to shooting faster than fields legal limit. Getting your velocity checked is a quick and painless procedure so in my opinion there should be no reason to ever shoot what is called hot!
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