The Crazy Case of Jacobs v. Kent NOT YOUR ORDINARY TURKEY SHOOT When their case came before the Supreme Court of the 4th District of New York, the courts denied both the motion and the cross-motion. They agreed that Jacobs had assumed the inherent risks of hunting — just not the risks it would be unreasonable to assume, like getting shot by another hunter who thought you were a turkey. Beyond that, the courts did not pronounce judgment because they did not have enough verifiable facts. Jacobs asserted that turkey hunters should not shoot unless they can see the turkey and verify its gender. The court could not determine whether Kent had failed to follow this rule when he shot Jacobs. They also could not determine whether the doctrine of primary assumption of risk, which Kent pointed to in his defense, was even applicable. The court also called into question whether Jacobs had also been negligent. Ultimately, the case didn’t move forward.
It began like any other hunting excursion. Neil Jacobs was walking softly through the bushes, looking for a spot to hunker down and watch for a flock of turkeys. The only problem was that someone beat him to that neck of the woods. James Kent had established a hunting spot for himself, and, when he heard rustling and gobbling in some nearby bushes and saw a flash of red, he took aim and fired. Unfortunately, the movement in the bushes was not a turkey. Kent was horrified to find that he had shot Jacobs. Jacobs promptly moved for a partial summary judgment against Kent on the basis that he had failed to determine that Jacobs was not a turkey but, in fact, a human being. Kent cross-moved for summary judgment, saying Jacobs should have expected risks when he stepped into a popular hunting environment.
Maybe next time, they should just try getting a turkey from the supermarket.
Pair Beer Instead of Wine This Thanksgiving
Forget the wine — beers are full of unique taste profiles that make them just as worthy of pairing with your favorite Thanksgiving foods. APPETIZER A refreshingly tart Gose is sure to wake up your tastebuds. If you’re already eating appetizers, sip a light Pilsner or lager so you don’t fill up. They also mesh well with eclectic appetizer spreads. ENTREE Brown ales provide a perfect nuttiness to bring out the flavor in turkey. Hoppier brown ales will cut through fatty sides like casseroles and gravy. The hops of an India pale ale will achieve the same effect too. DESSERT Milk stouts are perfect for just about anything sweet, like pumpkin pie and chocolate cake. A coffee stout is also a great way to end your meal. Bold flavors and a hint of caffeine will keep you from napping on the couch after dinner.
For Winterizing Your Compressed Air System Winter conditions can take a toll on compressed air systems, so be sure to follow these best practices to maintain a healthy system. 1. Drain your receiver tanks to keep moisture from freezing the tank. Use an automatic drain for maximum condensate collection, and check your tanks consistently.
2. Use heat trace tape on your system’s drain lines and drain bowls so they can function in the cold weather.
3. Adjust your louvers so you minimize the amount of cold air to the compressor inlet. You can recover heat from the compressor outlet by ducting the warm air away to heat an adjacent room. 4. Use cabinet or ambient heaters to keep lubricant warm, and keep an eye on their operating temperatures to they don’t rise too high.
5. Clean and rebuild your separators, drains, and valves while they have reduced production over the winter months.
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