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Volkswagen may enter the US truck market - Internal discussion taking place over Amarok pickup truck
Published on 03-08-2014 12:57 PM
Volkswagen sales in the United States just are not very good. VW just does not seem to understand the US market and for whatever reason does not bring over desirable models such as the Scirocco. VW also does not bring over their Amarok truck despite the truck crazy North American market. Volkswagen apparently thinks the Amarok is too small of a truck to succeed in the USA although with the absence of the Ford Ranger and Colorado/Canyon from General Motors the argument can certainly be made for a small truck having potential buyers. ...APR versus Revo Technik MKVI Golf R tuning - Major APR superiority by 26.8 horsepower on same turbo?
Published on 03-01-2014 09:12 AM
This dyno graph comes from an APR dealer (Ecotune Scotland) so please keep that in mind. Ecotune Scotland posted this dynograph comparing APR and Revo Technik MKVI Volkswagen Golf R's. In the words of the tuner the results here are 'embarrassing' for Revo Technik. It is difficult to disagree as the the two MKVI Golf R's dyno'd show a 26.8 horsepower difference between each other. APR was quick to pounce on this and promote it through their Facebook feed. ...Published on 02-28-2014 08:11 AM
So here is something very cool from Volkswagen that will debut at the Geneva auto show. Just do not get your hopes up as it has absolutely no chance of production. A Volkswagen North America spokesperson stated, "no production grounding at all in it. Pure concept." Yep, Volkswagen is once again teasing us with cool things we will never have. So what is this? It is a two door diesel crossover with an off-road emphasis. ...Published on 02-24-2014 10:30 PM
This is a rumor but an interesting one regarding the high output version of the EA888 motor that is used in the MKVII Gold R and Audi S3. The engine uses a dual injection setup including port and direct fuel injection. Volkswagen explains it best, "The Golf R models EA888 series engine has innovative engineering solutions such as water-cooled exhaust gas channels running through the cylinder head to the turbocharger (to help efficiently reduce full-load fuel consumption) and a dual injection system with direct and multi-port injection." ...Published on 02-18-2014 05:52 PM
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a beautiful design inside and out that Volkswagen keeps out of the US market. Yes, the same Volkswagen that wonders why they are struggling in the US market. Apparently the thought has not occurred to anyone at VW to maybe bring its fresher and more exciting models/designs to the USA? Well feast your eyes on what you can not purchase in America in the facelifted Volkswagen Scirocco. ...Published on 02-15-2014 10:30 PM
New fastest 6-speed manual Golf R record here courtesy of a MKVI Golf R equipped with the APR Stage III turbo kit. The turbocharger is a Garrett GTX2867 and the owner used a 100 octane race file. The car ran street rubber and not drag rubber although with all wheel drive it did not suffer too much as the 1.785 60 foot shows. There 2-3 tenths will likely be knocked off the elapsed time if the owner can get the launch down into the 1.60 60 foot range. ...Published on 02-12-2014 07:44 PM
It is very hard not to love the VR6. Why? Because it is a stout motor that can take basically whatever you throw at it if built correctly. This motor certainly is built correctly by DM Motorsport and the proof is a result of 786 horsepower on a Superflow Engine dyno at 22 psi of boost from the Precision 6766 turbocharger. Oh, and that 786 horsepower and 22 psi of boost is achieved on pump gas with a tune from Unitronic. ...Published on 02-12-2014 12:15 AM
Here is the complete turbo back exhaust from Unitronic for the 2008 and up MKVI Golf GTI with the 2.0 liter TSI turbo four-cylinder. This is a full 3 inch exhaust system including a downpipe. The downpipe has a 200-cell metallic catalytic converter which is great for on-road use. However, Unitronic does not appear to have a catless option for the downpipe which is a bit of a limitation for those seeking max power especially considering that even a 200 cell cat right in the downpipe is going to suck some power. ...Published on 02-05-2014 11:03 AM
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That seems to be the Volkswagen USA motto as with the first generation Phaeton failing miserably in the United States Volkswagen intends to try again hoping for a different result. The Phaeton is expected to grow in size and technology featuring an all aluminum body and sharing the Bentley platform once again. Didn't Volkswagen already learn that the US audience doesn't want an expensive halo Volkswagen luxury sedan that overlaps with Audi? ...Pushing the K04 to the limit - GIAC sets K04 2.0 TSI 1/4 mile world record with 11.6@117 MKV GTI run
Published on 02-04-2014 11:50 AM
Congratulations to GIAC who set a new 2.0 TSI K04 1/4 mile record in a MKV Volkswagen GTI. This GTI features the GIAC 'Extreme' K04 turbocharger map which clearly is a strong tune. It pushes the K04 turbo to the limit as GIAC has shown 27.5 psi of boost with the Extreme map. The aggressive tuning provided an 11.602 @ 117.26 mile per hour 1/4 mile run which is good for a new K04 record on the 2.0 TSI engine platform. ...Published on 01-31-2014 04:30 AM
Well, it's definitely safe to say the APR Stage III kit is delivering as advertised. Just over a week ago VWBoost posted a USP Motorsports built Golf R with the APR Stage III GTX2867R showing over 400 wheel horsepower and here is another car backing up those results. Keep in mind both of these cars are dyno'd at the front wheels and this is accomplished simply by pulling the all wheel drive controller which essentially turns the Golf R back into a front wheel drive Golf. ...Published on 01-31-2014 12:41 AM
You probably know that Volkswagen makes boatloads of money every year and is an automotive giant. What you may not know is that the Volkswagen brand itself runs at a loss in the United States. VW is having trouble succeeding in the United States where it suffers from a cheap or value image that is not shared in Europe where it is by far the number one seller. The head of Volkswagen in North America stepped down late last year likely due to the declining sales figures and losses. ...Published on 01-28-2014 06:53 AM
The Beijing auto show is coming up in April and Volkswagen is looking to get some time in the spotlight with a 370 horsepower Golf R Evo model. This car would slot above the Golf R which sports 296 horsepower from its 2.0 liter EA888 motor. Volkswagen is apparently trying to get their hands on the higher powered EA888 Audi is developing for the S3 Plus. This has created an internal power struggle of sorts at VW with Audi and Volkswagen both stating the motor should be in their cars. ...Published on 01-28-2014 02:20 AM
As you likely already know Volkswagen's 1.8 TSI turbocharged and direct injected four-cylinder motor is replacing the 2.5 liter inline-5 naturally aspirated motor across the Volkswagen lineup. This is now the entry level turbo engine in the United States and being boosted from the factory means potentially a huge tuning market. APR is already tapping into it offering a tune that shows gains of 56 wheel horsepower over the stock motor. ...Published on 01-20-2014 10:11 PM
2.0 liter motors are way too small to offer any serious horsepower? Well this one begs to differ. Here is a MKVI Golf R built by USP Motorsports faeturing the APR Stage III kit which at its heart features a Garett GTX2867R turbocharger upgrade. The direct injected 2.0 liter four cylinder is boosted to a very respectable 418 horsepower at the wheels and 383 pound-feet of torque at the wheels. Keep in mind, this is just at the front wheels. ...


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The Correspondence and Public Papers of John Jay, ed. Henry P. Johnston, A.M. (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1890-93). Vol. 4 (1794-1826).
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Bedford, Westchester County, State of New York,14th April, 1806.
It was not until within a week that I received your friendly letter of the 7th November last. It expresses sentiments of esteem and regard which, being mutual, excite agreeable recollections and emotions.
"War in Disguise," of which you were so good as to enclose a copy, has given occasion to uneasiness relative to the matter and design of it. It contains marks of ability, but the author has not been entirely circumspect. I enclose an answer to it, written, as is supposed, and I believe, by a gentleman of excellent talents and good dispositions.1
It appears to me, that every independent state has, as such, a perfect right at all times, whether at war or at peace, to make grants to and treaties with any other independent state; but then those acts, in order to be valid, must consist with justice, and be in no respect fraudulent. To the validity of such grants and treaties, no third power, whether belligerent or neutral, can, in my opinion, have reasonable cause to object.
When such acts are fraudulent, and injurious to others, those others are justifiable in regarding them as being what they are (that is, fraudulent), and in acting accordingly. When such acts are just and fair, but abused to the injury of others, those others have a right to complain of and to attack the abuse, but not the thing abused.
Whether this or that particular act (of the description alluded to) be fair or fraudulent, is a question to be decided by evidence internal and external, according to the rules and maxims of the laws of nations relative to such cases.
Believing these principles to be well founded, they do not permit me to adopt some of the opinions of this ingenious writer, nor to approve of all the latitude contended for by some of his opponents. To view in their various lights and relations and to examine properly all the doctrines and positions in question, cannot be done within the compass of a letter.
Your disposition and desire to promote good-will between our two countries exactly accord with my own. It is to be wished that each of them may ever be mindful, that the preservation of friendship between nations, as between individuals, requires justice and prudence always, and even forbearance sometimes; for states, as well as persons, commit errors. It is our lot to live in perplexing and eventful times. The passions of men are not good counsellors, and never less so than when agitated and inflamed.
We have seen concluded, with the treaty of Amiens, the first act of the astonishing tragedy which the French Revolution has introduced on the theatre of the world. The present and succeeding acts will probably be highly interesting and impressive. In this prodigious drama, Great Britain still sustains a conspicuous and important part; perhaps she may be employed to restrain the "remainder of wrath." Whether this distant nation is to appear among the dramatis personæ, cannot now be known. We certainly do not desire it.
The inconveniences apprehended from the death of Mr. Pitt will doubtless be diminished, if not obviated, by the general confidence reposed in your new administration. I am glad to find that Lord Grenville holds a distinguished place in it. My respect and esteem for him continue undiminished.
Very sincerely do I congratulate you on your domestic felicity. May it continue and increase. I thank you for what you have briefly remarked on that topic; for you have given me pleasure, by letting me see how much reason you have to be pleased.
With true esteem and regard, I am, dear sir,
John Jay.
P. S.—As your letter was so long on the way, this answer will arrive, if it arrives at all, much later than you expected. Being anxious to remove appearances of inattention, I shall send a duplicate by another vessel. There will then be a double chance of its coming to your hands.
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[JURIST] US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson [official profile] defended last month's EPA proposal [JURIST report] to toughen standards for US air quality during testimony at a Wednesday Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works subcommittee hearing [meeting materials; recorded video]. Johnson testified that the current standard does not adequately protect public health. While many Democrats, including chair of Wednesday's hearing Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) [official website], say the proposed limits should be more rigid [press release], many Republicans have charged that the plan is too strict. The proposals recommend reducing the amount of ground-level ozone [press release; advisory committee report, PDF] from 0.08 parts per million (ppm) to between 0.07 and 0.075 ppm. The EPA is also seeking comments about the possibility of leaving the level at 0.08 ppm, or reducing it to as low as 0.06 ppm. Ground level ozone, which is harmful to the lungs and aggravates asthma, is the primary component of smog. The planned reductions in ground-level ozone are the first new limits proposed since 1997. AP has more.
[JURIST] Amnesty International [advocacy website] Wednesday called for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) [official website] to dismiss a UK request for a reconsideration of the absolute ban on torture and coercion in ECHR case law. The court is currently holding hearings [press release] in the case of Saadi v. Italy, where Nassim Saadi, a Tunisian national lawfully residing in Italy [JURIST news archive], was ordered deported to Tunisia [JURIST news archive] while appealing an Italian conviction on charges of criminal conspiracy and forgery. Saadi says his return to Tunisia would result in torture and mistreatment, violations of the European Convention on Human Rights [text]. The UK and several other nations have intervened in the case, arguing that the prohibition on torture and ill-treatment should not prevent a country from deporting a foreign national whom a state considers a threat to national security. Amnesty says the prohibition of torture and mistreatment "is absolute for good reason," calling it "fundamental, peremptory, and intransgressible." Amnesty also dismissed an Italian "diplomatic assurance" with Tunisia that Saadi would not be harmed as unenforceable. Amnesty International has more.
[JURIST] A military investigating officer in the case against Lance Cpl. Justin L. Sharratt [advocacy website], accused in the killings of 24 Iraqi civilians at Haditha [USMC timeline; JURIST news archive] in November 2005, has recommended dropping all charges against Sharratt according to Wednesday reports. In his Investigating Officer's Report [PDF text], released by Sharratt's lawyers Tuesday, Ware described the government's allegations that Sharratt was responsible for several of the deaths as unsupported, saying that witness testimony was unreliable and that forensic evidence tended to support Sharratt's version of the events rather than the government's. Ware concluded that Sharratt acted consistent with the rules of engagement, and recommended that the charge and specifications be dismissed without prejudice and that Sharratt be given testimonial immunity with orders to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the Haditha incident.The Haditha investigation has culminated in the largest US military prosecution involving civilian deaths during the war in Iraq. Four officers have been charged with dereliction of duty offenses and an additional three Marines have been charged with unpremeditated murder. Iraqi witnesses say that Marines led by Staff Sgt. Frank D. Wuterich [advocacy website] shot into the homes of civilians after a fellow Marine was killed by a roadside bomb. Wuterich, who faces 13 charges of unpremeditated murder, has maintained that his unit followed the rules of engagement [JURIST report] and did not purposefully attack civilians. The Washington Post has more.
[JURIST] A Chilean judge rejected a request by Peru [press release, in Spanish] Wednesday seeking the extradition [JURIST report] of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori [personal website; JURIST news archive], who has been charged in his former country with corruption and human rights violations. In the 122-point rejection, Judge Orlando Alvarez said flimsy evidence led him to reject the grounds for extradition. Alvarez also said the Peruvian charges against Fujimori had no equivalent in the Chilean justice system. The decision will be reviewed by the Chilean Supreme Court [official website, in Spanish], and Peru has promised to appeal. Wednesday's opinion ignored the recommendation of Chile's chief prosecutor, who urged that Fujimori be extradited [JURIST report]. Fujimori, who was president of Peru from 1990 until 2000, was arrested in Chile [JURIST report] in December 2005 after flying in to that country to campaign for the Peruvian presidency, despite having been officially banned from holding public office [JURIST report] until 2010. He remains under house arrest, and is currently running for Japan's parliament [JURIST reports]. AFP has more. AP has additional coverage.
[JURIST] The European Court of First Instance [official website] Wednesday overturned [judgment] the European Union's freezing of assets [Council Decision 2006/379/EC text, PDF] against Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) chairman Jose Maria Sison [MIPT profile] and the Hamas-affiliated al-Aqsa Foundation [Wikipedia backgrounder; judgment], finding that the Council did not give its reasons or provide an opportunity for plaintiffs to challenge the legal basis or evidence used to justify the seizure.Sison, who currently resides in the Netherlands as a political refugee, was placed on the EU terror watch list in October of 2002. The al-Aqsa Foundation, which was placed on the list in June 2003, has been designated by the US as financier of terror [press release]. Last December, the same court annulled a freeze on an Iranian terrorist group [JURIST report] on the grounds that the decision to freeze the groups assets was made without giving the group a fair hearing and was reached without a "sufficient statement of reason." EUobserver has more.
[JURIST] Iran has opened an investigation into the judge who ordered the stoning execution of a man convicted of adultery [BBC report], the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) [media website, in Farsi] reported Wednesday. According to ISNA, an unnamed judicial official said the action was in violation of the 2002 directive of judiciary chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahrudi [BBC profile] and would be investigated by the judges' disciplinary court. ISNA also said numerous judiciary officials have taken steps to ensure that the moratorium on stoning executions is upheld and that the man's companion, who was also sentenced to death by stoning, is protected.The international community has broadly criticized the execution. UN Human Rights Commissioner Louise Arbour criticized both the death sentence and the chosen method of execution [JURIST report] Tuesday, saying Iran is bound by international law [treaty text] to ensure the death penalty be only imposed for "the most serious, violent crimes" and that stoning clearly violates laws against cruel and inhumane punishments. Amnesty International [advocacy website] called for the Iranian judiciary to intervene [press release] and prevent the executed man's companion from meeting the same fate. AFP has more.
[JURIST] The Council of Europe's European Commission for Democracy through Law [official website] issued an opinion [text] Wednesday finding that the use of public video surveillance [JURIST news archive] constitutes "an undeniable threat to fundamental rights such as the right to privacy and the right of respect for his or her private life." The commission urged European governments to enact specific regulations at the national and international level to ensure that the surveillance conforms with the Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights [text]. The commission also urged the implementation of guidelines to protect personal data collected by both public and private video surveillance in accordance with EU Directive 95/46/EC [text]. In addition, the commission recommended establishing independent authorities to conduct effective oversight and said that government authorities should be allowed to supervise equipment used by those that engage in private surveillance. The advisory body, also know as the Venice Commission, issued its non-binding opinion at the request of Council of Europe parliamentarian Dick Marty [JURIST news archive]. The COE Press Service has more.
[JURIST] The Rwandan senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty [JURIST news archive], according to Wednesday reports by Radio Rwanda. The bill, proposed last year by Rwandan President Paul Kagame [official website; BBC profile] with the support of his party [JURIST report] and passed by the lower house of parliament [JURIST report] last month, is expected to come into force by the end of July. The abolition of the death penalty may encourage other countries to extradite defendants facing trial for the 1994 Rwandan genocide [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] back to Rwanda. The measure was unanimously approved by all members present.The Rwandan genocide saw almost a million people murdered over a time span of 100 days. Many countries, including Tanzania, the current site of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) [official website], have refused to extradite suspects while Rwanda's death penalty remains in effect. Following last month's action by the lower house of parliament, ICTR began the process of transferring one such genocide case [JURIST report] to Rwanda. AFP has more.
[JURIST] The United Kingdom and the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) [official website; JURIST news archive] signed an agreement Tuesday formalizing a British commitment [JURIST report] to imprison former Liberian President Charles Taylor [BBC profile; JURIST news archive] in Britain if Taylor is convicted by the SCSL. In June, the UK House of Commons passed the International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) Act 2007 [PDF text], establishing a legal basis for the SCSL to sentence Taylor to prison time in the UK.Taylor, who made his first court appearance last Tuesday after boycotting proceedings [JURIST reports], is facing charges [indictment, PDF] for murder, rape, and the recruitment and use of child solders during a bloody civil war in Sierra Leone [JURIST news archive]. Taylor's trial, which was expected to last 18 months and was relocated to The Hague from Sierra Leone [JURIST report] for security reasons in 2006, is presently suspended until August 20 [JURIST report] to give Taylor's legal team more time to prepare his defense. The UK Foreign Office has more.
[JURIST] Former White House Political Director Sara M. Taylor [SourceWatch profile] refused to answer questions from the the US Senate Judiciary Committee [official website] in connection with the US Attorney firings controversy [JURIST news archive] Wednesday, saying that she did not have the ability to independently "assess or question" President George W. Bush's assertion of executive privilege [JURIST report]. Taylor said she will answer questions in the future [opening statement] if the committee's subpoena [JURIST report] is backed by a judicial determination that the congressional need for information outweighs the executive's interest to receive candid advice without fear of public dissemination. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy [D-VT] [official website] said in his opening statement [text] that
Congress will continue to pursue the truth behind this matter because it is our constitutional responsibility - and it is the right thing to do. I hope Ms. Taylor chooses to reject the White Houses insistence that she abet their stonewalling and, instead, works with us so that we can get to the bottom of what has gone on and gone wrong.
[JURIST] A British judge sentenced four men convicted of conspiracy to murder [JURIST report] for the failed bomb attacks on London's subway and bus systems [JURIST news archive] on July 21, 2005 to life in prison Wednesday, saying that Muktar Said Ibrahim, Yassin Omar, Ramzi Mohammed, and Hussain Osman must serve at least 40 years before they are eligible for parole. Also on Wednesday, Crown prosecutors formally indicated they will seek to retry co-defendants Manfo Kwaku Asiedu and Adel Yahya, whose first trial ended earlier this week after the jury became deadlocked during deliberations [JURIST report].The defendants had argued that the bombs, which the four attempted to detonate just two weeks after a similar attack that killed 52 people [JURIST news archive], were not real and were merely intended as a protest against the Iraq war. AP has more.
[JURIST] French magistrates are expected to file preliminary charges against former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin [official profile, in French] for allegedly ordering a smear campaign against former political rival and current French President Nicolas Sarkozy [official profile; BBC profile], Villepin's office said Tuesday. Villepin is accused of being responsible for anonymous letters sent to a magistrate accusing Sarkozy of owning secret bank accounts used to receive kickbacks from a 1991 frigates sale to Taiwan [Wikipedia backgrounder]. Villepin, who has denied the allegations [JURIST report], is expected to be questioned on July 27.Last Friday, investigators searched Villepin's offices [JURIST report], only a day after searching his home. In December 2006, Villepin was questioned by judges for more than 17 hours in connection with an investigation into the smear. Villepin has denied any wrongdoing. AP has more.
[JURIST] A US military judge Tuesday refused to dismiss charges stemming from the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal against US Army Lt. Col. Steven Lee Jordan [CBS profile; JURIST news archive], rejecting a defense motion that the superior officer who ordered Jordan's court-martial had committed unlawful command influence [Army backgrounder, PDF]. Jordan, the only commissioned officer charged in connection with the Abu Ghraib prison scandal [JURIST news archive], faces six charges including disobeying a superior commissioned officer, dereliction of duty, failure to obey a general order, false swearing, cruelty and maltreatment, and making with a false official statement. Jordan's court-martial is expected to begin August 20, and if convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 16.5 years in prison.In May, a military judge dismissed a single charge against Jordan and postponed his court-martial until August 20 [JURIST report] because the judge found merit in the defense's argument that Jordan was never properly informed of his rights. Jordan's superior officer at the prison, Col. Thomas Pappas [official profile], was granted immunity in exchange for testifying against Jordan. Jordan was the second highest intelligence officer at the prison and supervised the interrogation task force. AP has more.
[JURIST] The Libyan Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death sentences [JURIST report] of six foreign medics [JURIST news archive] accused of knowingly infecting over 400 Libyan patients with the HIV virus. The court's decision will now be considered by the executive-controlled High Judicial Council, which will meet next week to discuss the case. The council can uphold, overrule or modify the verdicts in the case. Observers have said that the Libyan government is likely to overturn the convictions if western states agree to its demands to provide medical expenses and financial compensation for the patients. On Tuesday the Gaddafi International Foundation for Charity Association [official website] said that a settlement [JURIST report] had been reached between the families of the victims and the medics, though details about the reported deal are still vague. Libya has previously demanded up to 10 million euros [JURIST report] (approximately $13 million) for each infected patient. Analysts say the ruling will placate Libyan public opinion, which has been heavily shaped by politicized media reports of the first high-profile HIV case in Libya [JURIST news archive], while a financial payment will be consistent with the Shari'a preference for compensatory "blood money," called diyah [backgrounder], over retribution.The six medics, including five Bulgarian nurses and one Palestinian doctor, have remained imprisoned since 1999 and have consistently maintained their innocence, saying that they were being scapegoated for unsanitary conditions in the Libyan hospitals where they worked. The medics were sentenced to death in late 2006 in a second trial after the initial guilty verdict was overturned by the Libyan Supreme Court in 2005 and a retrial ordered [JURIST reports]. In announcing Wednesday's decision, Judge Fathi Dahan said that "the court has accepted the appeal in principal but rejects its content, therefore the court decided to uphold the verdict" against the medics. Bulgaria and its allies, including the US [JURIST report] and the European Union, contend that the medics are innocent and have been tortured into admitting guilt [HRW report]. European leaders expressed regret [Reuters report] over Wednesday's ruling, but said that there was still hope for a positive solution that would free the medics. AP has more. BBC News has additional coverage.
[JURIST] Iranian judiciary spokesperson Alireza Jamshidi said Tuesday that government prosecutors have expanded their investigations against Iranian-American scholars Dr. Haleh Esfandiari [WWC profile], director of the Middle East Program at the DC-based Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh [OSI press release], a consultant with the Open Society Institute, after obtaining new evidence supporting charges of endangering national security. Esfandiari, accused of being involved in an alleged plot "against the sovereignty of the country" [JURIST report], has been in solitary confinement for over 60 days. The Wilson Center rejected the allegations that Iran has discovered new evidence as "totally without merit" [press release, DOC], and urged the Iranian government to release Esfandiari. The Open Society Institute said it was "dismayed by the Iranian government's announcement of new allegations," adding that the Iranian government has provided no evidence to "substantiate any allegations of wrongdoing" [press release] since Tajbakhsh's arrest on May 11 [JURIST report].In June, Iranian 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi [advocacy website, in Persian; JURIST news archive] accused the Iranian government of interfering in judicial affairs to prevent Esfandiari's release [JURIST report]. Ebadi has also accused the Iranian government of denying lawyers' access to Esfandiari [JURIST report]. AP has more.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Prosecutors have cleared a Unified police officer who shot a man after he fired at officers after an encounter at a bank.
The Deseret News reports (http://bit.ly/1gT6itx ) that Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has cleared officer Dustin Olzack of any wrongdoing in the Feb. 6 incident. Gill determined Olzak was justified in shooting the man because there was a threat of serious harm.
The shooting occurred at a Salt Lake City bank after officers arrived to reports of 33-year-old Michael Joseph trying to cash a forged check. Joseph fled the bank when police arrived. He fired three times at officers as he fled.
Joseph's criminal record includes weapons violations and other charges.
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Canadian trade group holds 2012 meeting in U.S.
Charlie Brindley and Jeff McBee teamed up for the presentation, A Tale of Two Industries. Each brought an insider's perspective, in that Brindley is the publisher of Pallet Enterprise and McBee dispenses his insights through Pallet Profile Weekly.
The two gave historical data about the wood pallet industry, including how the industry is defending itself against competition from pallets made of other materials, particularly plastic. To that point, they expressed the opinion that the biggest player in plastic packaging is not meeting its ambitious goals. Intra-material issues also were explored regarding the contentious competition between blue (CHEP) and white (stringer) pallets. Although exactly which two industries were referenced in the title was not explicitly identified, it might well have been the wood pallet industry as it's presently made up versus the potential wood pallet industry of the future.
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Sound quality 3rd vs 4th generation
I tried doing a search and couldn't find anything on this topic. I have a 3rd generation iPod touch that I use pretty much strictly for an MP3 player. I see the 4th generation iPod touch has dropped down in price on the Apple refurb site. Any comments on if there are quality improvements in the 4th vs 3rd generation iPod Touch?
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Anyways I think the 4th gen sounds a bit better (speaker grill allows more sound?)
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i dont think you can find a significant different in sound quality between each gen of ipod touch as it is produced mainly for web browsing and games.
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My bad. I read 4th vs 5th. However, these threads talk about all generations. They would answer his question anyway. 4th gen is definitely better and is louder when compared to 3rd (if speakerphone quality is all that matters).
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http://www.head-fi.org/t/512767/new-...st-impressions Majority say 4g is better with more bass presence and more body to the music. Note, if you use Safari alot prepare for consistent crashing. 3G touch actually runs better when browsing. However some apps no longer support 3g so 4g is better long term along with iOS6 if you like.
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According to State Representative Erik Simpson, who introduced the bill, "...it's very important to add some surety to utility prices, but it's also important to allow the city of Idaho Falls to plan for the future for economic development beyond ten years. Which as far as for the infrastructure of a city, is critical." Idaho Falls, at the time, was the largest of 14 power producing cities in the state. Although 14 cities were considered power producing, the measure would apply to 11 of those cities.[2][3][2]
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Ballot title
The ballot title that Idaho voters saw on the November ballot read as follows:[4]
- "Shall Article VIII, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho be amended by the addition of a New Section 3D to provide that any city owning a municipal electric system may:
- (a) acquire, construct, install and equip electric generating, transmission and distribution facilities for the purpose of supplying electricity to customers located within the service area of each system established by law and for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, may issue revenue bonds with the assent of a majority of the qualified electors voting at an election held as provided by law; and
- (b) incur indebtedness or liability under agreements to purchase, share, exchange or transmit wholesale electricity for the use and benefit of customers located within such service area;
- provided that any revenue bonds, indebtedness or liability shall be payable solely from the rates, charges or revenues derived from the municipal electric system and shall not be secured by the full faith and creditor the taxing power of the city, the state or any political subdivision?" .
The summary of the proposed amendment read:[5]
- This proposed amendment has two parts. The first part will allow any city owning a municipal electric system to acquire, construct, install and equip electrical generating, transmission and distribution facilities for the purpose of supplying electricity to customers within its service area. The city will be authorized to issue revenue bonds to pay for such facilities, with the assent of a majority of the qualified voters, provided that these bonds are paid for by the electrical system rates and charges, or revenues derived from the municipal electric system, and not with tax dollars.
- The second part of this proposed amendment will allow any city owning a municipal electric system to enter into agreements to purchase, share, exchange or transmit wholesale electricity to customers within its service area, without voter approval. Any indebtedness or liability from these agreements will be paid for by the electrical system rates and charges, or revenues derived from the municipal electric system, and not with tax dollars.
Constitutional changes
The measure was proposed to amend the Idaho Constitution by adding Section 3D to Article VIII.[6]
- Governor of Idaho Butch Otter stated his support for the amendment.[7]
- State Representative Wendy Jaquet stated her support for the measure, arguing, "As you know, most power agreements are long-term and financed by the rates that we pay for the power. This amendment will allow the power cities to enter into long-term agreements for power generated outside their own system, as well as construct projects, without a vote of the people provided that the revenues are from the rate payers and not the property-tax payers."[8]
- The Rupert City Council voted unanimously on October 26, 2010 to support the amendment. Councilman James Bowers made the motion to approve the resolution.[9]
The following arguments were the summarized official statements for the proposed amendment found on the Idaho Secretary of State's website:[5]
- Amendment helps to ensure that citizens have low-cost electric utility rates.
- Amendment allows a city owning a municipal electric system to responsibly upgrade electricity-related facilities.
- Provides that revenue bonds approved by residents will be payable only from the revenues received from the municipal electric system.
- David Frazier, an Idaho resident, had concerns about the measure, because it removed a court decision back in 2006; a court decision that Frazier was apart of. The requirement to get voter approval for long-term debt originated from a ruling made by the Idaho Supreme Court in the case of Frazier vs. City of Boise. The ruling, according to reports, stated that the government could no longer take on multi-year debt for certain projects. The case was brought up in court when Frazier argued that the city's plans for a $27, million parking garage and a $19 million police station without voter approval should not happen. Frazier stated about the three debt measures that were on the November 2010 ballot, "The one thing they all have in common is to deny the citizens the constitutional right that they have to approve debt, public debt...Citizens did not come to the Legislature and say, 'Hey, we've tired of voting and we'd like you to take our right to vote away.'"[10]
- Larry Spencer, a Northern Idaho delegate, stated that the measure would allow local governments to begin pursuing unnecessary projects. Spencer argued, "Do you want to end up with everything around airports being government-owned and off the tax rolls, rather than privately owned and paying taxes?"[11]
The following arguments were the summarized official statements against the proposed amendment found on the Idaho Secretary of State's website:[5]
- State constitutional requirement mandating a two-thirds assent of the voters before a city owning an electric system can enter debt is an important safeguard for state residents.
- Amendment requires only a majority of the voters to approve bonds to finance electric generating facilities.
- Constitution should be made only for major issues.
Three amendments on dialogue
On Idaho Public Television, the three debt amendments, HJR 4, HJR 5 and HJR 7 were discussed by Senator Joe Stegner, who sponsored all three measures, and Dave Frazier, who was against the measure. The dialogue included callers with questions about the measures and lasted for approximately half an hour:
Media endorsements
- The Twin Falls Times News supported the amendment, as well as the two other proposed debt amendments on the ballot in 2010 year. The publication wrote, "None of these amendments will add a nickel to your tax bill. And they're a common sense investment in Idaho's economic future."[12]
- The Idaho Statesman stated about the three debt measures on the ballot in an editorial: "They should vote yes on three complicated but important constitutional amendments to allow these public entities to finance projects and purchases without voter approval."[13]
- See also: Polls, 2010 ballot measures
- In an online poll conducted by KIDK.com, voters in the state that took the poll showed support for the measure. Since the measure was an online poll, there was no indication of how many people were surveyed, or if they were likely voters. The poll was ongoing at the time, and the results shown below were the results obtained by Ballotpedia on October 27, 2010.[14]
Date of Poll | Pollster | In favor | Opposed | Undecided | Number polled |
October 27, 2010 | KIDK.com | 54% | 37% | 9% | Unknown |
During the week of July 9, 2010, the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that the Idaho Falls could not purchase power without the consent of its voters. This proposed constitutional amendment changed that, according to reports out of the state. Mayors across the state tried to inform voters on the measure.[15]
Path to the ballot
On February 22, 2010, the State Affairs Committee stated support for the constitutional amendment, leaving the House and the Senate to decide on the issue. The House approved the measure, and on March 10, 2010, the Senate State Affairs Committee approved the amendment, as well as the other two proposed debt measures, leaving the final step of a Senate vote to place it on the ballot.
The Idaho State Senate cleared the way for voters to decide on the measure, and the other two debt amendments on March 16, 2010. According to reports, the vote on the measure was unanimous.[16][17]
See also
Similar measures
External links
- Overview of the Idaho 2010 ballot measures presented by the Idaho Secretary of State
- 2010 Election Calendar
- "Yes on HJR 7"
Additional reading
- ↑ Local News 8, "Legislators Push to Lift Airport Expansion Restrictions", February 15, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bloomberg Business Week, "Idaho House panel backs amendment to help cities", February 22, 2010
- ↑ Local News 8, "State Representative Erik Simpson discusses Power Bill", February 15, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "2010 Proposed Constitutional Amendments"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Idaho Secretary of State, "2010 Proposed Constitutional Amendments"
- ↑ Idaho Legislature, "HJR007"
- ↑ LocalNews8.com, "Otter Weighs In Partially, Backs 1 Amendment", October 7, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Mountain Express, "Constitutional amendments are sensible", October 22, 2010
- ↑ Magic Valley.com, "Rupert backs constitutional amendment", October 28, 2010
- ↑ Magic Valley Times-News, "Voters to decide if long-term debt needs a vote", September 2, 2010
- ↑ Daily Record, "Boise, Idaho activist on personal crusade to kill amendments", October 2, 2010
- ↑ Magic Valley.com, "Three constitutional amendments make sense for Idaho's future", October 26, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Statesman, "Our View: Vote yes, four times on constitutional amendments", October 29, 2010
- ↑ KIDK.com, "Poll Results", Retrieved October 27, 2010
- ↑ KPVI.com, "City Leaders Disappointed by Idaho Supreme Court Decision Regarding Power Contracts", July 13, 2010
- ↑ Times-News Magic Valley, "Debt amendments clear the Senate Amendments to go to Idaho voters in November", March 17, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Reporter, "Constitutional amendments on debt face Senate vote", March 10, 2010
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Jalkor | #2 Subject: The Sites Posted: 07/07/2004 21:40:43 |
Middle of Town:
The Courtyard The Dragons Pub The Arena The River of Dreams The Harbor The Weapon Shop The Magic Shop The Item Shop The Armor Shop The Back Alley: The Black Market Ye Olde Drug Store Cock Fights |
Jalkor | #3 Subject: Character Info Posted: 07/07/2004 21:45:50 |
Name: Knight or Mage: Age: Element: Weapon: Armor: Pet: Race: Past: Apprentice Name: Knight or Mage: Age: Element wis to study: Weapon: Armor: Pet: Race: Past: Name: Summoner: Age: Main Avatar: Weapon: Armor: Race: Past: |
Jalkor | #4 Subject: Jalkor Posted: 07/07/2004 21:53:28 |
Master Name: Jalkor
Knight or Mage: Knight Age: 19 Element: Main-Dark Sec-Fire Weapon: Dragon Slayer Armor: The Drak Dragon of Exile Pet: A blue and silver dragon Race: Human Past: I am a warrior with a power that destoryed citys but I have controled it for the better of its use. |
Jalkor | #5 Subject: Elements Posted: 07/07/2004 21:54:51 |
Holy Fire Ice Earth Spirit Water Lightning Wind |
berak zaber | #6 Subject: Character Profile: Berak Zaber Posted: 07/07/2004 21:56:30 |
Master of Spirits
Name: Berak Zaber Knight or Mage: Knight Age: 26 Element: spirit/wind Weapon: Strife Sword Armor: Armored Drench Coat, Zaber's Paws, Twist Bandana, Silver Sunglasses, Tetra Elemental Pet: Pseudo Dragon (Caim) Race: Zaber Past: not avalible |
Jalkor | #7 Subject: People in the kingdom Posted: 07/07/2004 22:01:11 |
King: Jalkor (Title) Shadow Knight
King 2: Berak Zaber (Title)Summoner of the Ancients Queen: Queen 2: Sacred Knights: Jalkor Berak Zaber Elemental Kinghts: Jalkor-Dark-Fire Berak Zaber-Spirit-Wind Elemental Mages: Castle Guards: Summoners |
berak zaber | #8 Subject: yo Posted: 07/13/2004 17:20:21 |
hey when u gonna start this rpg up?
Jalkor | #9 Subject: hey Posted: 07/17/2004 14:02:27 |
once we get enough elemental masters and stuff
berak zaber | #10 Subject: Posted: 07/18/2004 13:17:42 |
ok well I bringin in b.lacklizzard from halsoft...He'll be here as Seth Gekko; Divalicious should be comin up with her character soon
berak zaber | #11 Subject: Divalicious' Character Posted: 07/19/2004 18:44:36 |
Name: Luella
Age: 28 Knight or Mage: Mage Race: Dark Elf Elements: Fire (main) Ice (Secondary) Weapon: Beads of Merlin, Spirit Summoner's Staff Armor: Holy Earring, Cloak of Shiva, Ifrit's Gauntlets, Boots of the Sky Dwellers Past: At a young age her parents abandoned her and ever since she has wandered alone. Until one day a strange man came and gave her the gift of magic. She now hunts for her parents |
Divalicious | #12 Subject: hmmm... Posted: 08/16/2004 18:52:04 |
so whats going on witht his club? I'm just curious.
berak zaber | #13 Subject: Diva Posted: 08/31/2004 13:16:02 |
Hey diva sis it's Nem or Berak ya know me from hal...this is the role play place so I'll get it started soon since my friend hasn't.
Jalkor | #14 Subject: Back????? Posted: 10/08/2004 01:50:03 |
Hello been awhile just been doing crap around my house and getting my computer fixed and what not
berak zaber | #15 Subject: what up Posted: 11/05/2004 13:21:52 |
sup bro...where ya been? when we gettin this started?
Jalkor | #16 Subject: nadda Posted: 11/06/2004 23:55:13 |
when ever im still trying to get vp on here but i need to get my av's from my dads cp
berak zaber | #17 Subject: no vp for me Posted: 11/09/2004 10:54:39 |
I am posting on school computers so no vp for me
Jalkor | #18 Subject: sucks Posted: 11/11/2004 02:12:27 |
man on gaia im trying to start a smackdown vs raw guild lol sucks u have no vp
berak zaber | #19 Subject: yea Posted: 11/15/2004 11:09:00 |
well thas cool..yea in some senses it sucks not having vp but then again I don't have to deal with the b/s there anymore either so
Jalkor | #20 Subject: i hear that Posted: 11/19/2004 13:57:25 |
yeah on there i just go into rooms and look at people i dont talk to anybody if u ever get back in look up Uchiha Sasuke thats my new name again


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A topless activist of Ukraine women's movement FEMEN protests against the visit of Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill (C) upon his arrival at the airport in Kiev on July 26, 2012.
Patriarch Kirill: Russian church in Strasbourg will introduce Europeans to Orthodox traditions
Poll: Most Russians see Patriarch Kirill as national spiritual leader
FEMEN activists saw down cross in central Kyiv in solidarity with Pussy Riot
Moscow Times: Feminist sentenced for baring breasts at Patriarch Kirill
FEMEN activist arrested for 15 days for protest against Patriarch Kirill's visit
Ukrainian nationalists protest against Patriarch Kirill's visit to Kyiv
Patriarch Kirill visiting Kyiv to mark 20th anniversary of Metropolitan Volodymyr's service
The deputy head of the patriarchal press service, Deacon Alexander Volkov, has expressed regret over the actions of an activist of the Ukrainian feminist movement FEMEN at the welcome ceremony for Head of Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill at Boryspil Airport in Kyiv.
"It is regrettable that people are trying to mar the start of the visit of Patriarch Kirill to Ukraine with such tricks," he told journalists in Kyiv on Thursday, while commenting on the actions of a bare-breasted woman, who ran to the patriarch, who was communicating with journalists on the runway at the airport, crying "Izydi!" ("Go back!" - a religious formula for exorcism).
"This kind of incident cannot overshadow the primate's visit and only shows there is a deep spiritual crisis in certain sections of society," he added.
Lavrov: Europe asks Russia, US to work together in search for Ukraine settlement
Digital broadcasts of Ukrainian television channels shut off in Simferopol
Pyatt: US agencies assisting Ukraine in Yanukovych corruption investigation
Defense Ministry: Armed men seize military hospital in Simferopol
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What good does this behavior do-none. It does not advance the issues that femen claim to care about. Those who cheer these foolish women on should ask themselves would they want their daughter,mother,wife exposing themselves.
The femen girls are a laughingstock here, they only make the news generally outside of Ukraine. This episode did make the news, but just in mention so far, not with 'video'.
And seems at least one of the femen exposers is a porn film 'actress'. LOL. Figures.
The femen girls are a laughingstock here, they only make the news generally outside of Ukraine. This episode did make the news, but just in mention so far, not with 'video'.
And seems at least one of the femen exposers is a porn film 'actress'. LOL. Figures.
However, the arrests began in Forgiveness Sunday before Lent.
If all this apply to anti-Christian statements of many prominent figures of the ROC, it is a very sad situation for the prospects of the church. For example, the head of synodnoho with relations of church and society ROC Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin, in an interview "the Russian news service" publicly called for war against Russia's neighbors and offered to take the army of orange opposition. According to Chaplin, Russia must "build a powerful military presence" in all areas where "people are asked to protect against orange experiments, various color revolutions." In his opinion, do not be afraid of war and fighting. "Even if Russia will need to participate in hostilities, this day should not be afraid. Army must finally give a real job. Networked hamsters could easily be sent to the current war. Those who survive will probably be people "- said Chaplin.
Thus, the prior of the church of St. Philip Sevastopol UOC-MP, Archpriest Viacheslav Kostenko said recently that the congregation should honor Generalissimo Joseph Stalin, because he "graduated with honors from religious school and studied at the seminary, so I had a correct notion of spirituality."
Earlier in the church near St. Petersburg was an icon depicting Stalin. Eustathius Abbot said, "What would you say, but for me Stalin - the father. And I do not want to betray him. "
Indeed, in regions where the dominant Moscow Patriarchate, the level of social diseases (alcoholism, drug addiction, crime, AIDS, etc.) is much higher than the rest of the country. That in itself puts a special issue of canonicity.
Also, the UOC-MP is not so long ago sounded the known history of drunken driving priest of the temple in Troeschina Odessa diocese a priest who took money from rich men and spent on prostitutes.
Some critics say the Moscow Patriarchate that in fact he was not founded by Prince Vladimir or even Metropolitan Jonah in 1448, but in reality by Joseph Stalin, 1943, resulting in restoration of the Patriarchate.
Recently the Arab League suspended the membership of Syria and threatened to withdraw envoys from the death of thousands in protests against President Assad, as patriarch of Moscow the same day visited Syria and wished success to local authorities.
The fact that even in 1801 the Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church forbade the construction of churches in the Ukrainian style and introduced rules in church construction in the Moscow Synodal Apostolic style, which was formed under significant influence of Kazan, Astrakhan tent architecture.
Russian blogger for criticizing the ROC announced an international search.
A story about how the church and the power of deceiving the people, had to flee blogger from Russia.


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Facebook and coworkers: A lesson in etiquette
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I was having dinner with friends the other day when the conversation invariably turned to Facebook.
One friend said he'd all but stopped using the social networking site because he'd accepted friend requests from too many coworkers and could no longer keep track of who might be looking at his status updates and photos. I too fessed up to mixing business and pleasure on Facebook and now felt like I couldn't take a two-minute Facebook break while on deadline for fear an editor might see.
Wondering if my friend and I needed a refresher in the etiquette of Facebooking with coworkers, I ran a few questions by Jesse Stay, social media guru and co-author of I'm on Facebook -- Now What?? Here's what he had to say.
Q. Your boss sends you a Facebook friend request. You don't want to accept. What should you do?
A. Keep in mind that accepting the friend request may reveal some important information about your boss and his/her life. This could be that needed information to help build a stronger relationship with your boss and forge that needed raise or promotion down the road.
If you choose to accept your boss's friend request, be sure to adjust your privacy settings (click Settings, then Privacy Settings from the drop-down list that appears, then Profile) so only the information you want your boss to see shows up for them. Choose the Customize option in the drop-down lists shown on the page (Status and Links, Photos Tagged of You, etc.), and in the Except These People box, type your boss's name. You can also do this with any photo album or video you upload to Facebook.
Q. An ex-coworker or manager that you didn't really care for asks to friend you on Facebook. Are you obligated to accept?
A. There's certainly no obligation, but I don't believe in burning bridges. And since you can control what others see of you on Facebook, it might be worth accepting their friend request and seeing what happens. You may want to place them in a list of more "public" friends, which you can then not include when you set up your privacy settings.
Q. Any suggestions for my friend who's worried that his Facebook account has become overrun with coworkers?
A. In the upper-left of Facebook's home page, there's an option to create a friend list. (To do this, click the Create link.) Create one for work, family, and friends. I usually have a couple "close friend" categories and leave the rest of my friends out of any specific friend lists. Then I set up in my privacy settings for it to only display information to those friend groups.
To do this, click Settings, then Privacy Settings, then Profile. In the drop-down lists presented (Status and Links, Photos Tagged of You, etc.), select Customize, then select Some Friends. In the box that appears, type in the friend lists you just created. Only those friends will be able to see those specific pieces of Facebook.
Q. If you accept a coworker as a friend and later have second thoughts, how terrible is it to delete them? Do you need to offer an explanation?
A. If you have to see them every day you might want to explain, but my prediction is they'll never notice. Facebook doesn't send a notification when someone de-friends you, so often the person being de-friended never finds out. They just stop receiving your updates in their news feed. However, if you think it warrants an explanation to be polite, then it may be worth letting them know. For me, I just de-friend them and if they ask, I'll explain why.
Q. Anything else you think we should know about Facebooking with coworkers?
A. The number one rule in social networking is there are no rules. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. If the way you use Facebook works for you, then keep on doing what you're doing.
Michelle Goodman is the author of "My So-Called Freelance Life" and "The Anti 9-to-5 Guide." E-mail Michelle at firstname.lastname@example.com
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I like to believe we are all too busy/evolved to get hung up on noticing any etiquette breach whether real or implied..
I think you should be prepared to have at least some sort of breach of privacy if you let your boss get in on your facebook account. As if the time at the office was not bad enough!
One way of dealing with this is to have a parallel account which you could keep only for your personal friends. Just don't let the boss know of your other account!www.aafter.com
One facebook account for co-workers and another acocunt for friends. Just like if there was no internet, you socialize with your friends when you are not at work and socialize with your co-workers when you are. So two accounts. Plus you do not have to remember to make things private or keep it from someone.
I had a coworker of mine de friend me. I have about 70 friends so I noticed. We work in a small company and now I am thinking you b&*@#. So think twice before you ask coworkers to be your friends. She is kind of neurotic anyways but I think people are way to sensitive and my liberal views offended thee.
I will "hide" people who use a lot of profanity, post a lot of tasteless posts, post a lot of games, or give boring daily status reports. I have only de-friended one person, and that was someone who was abusive and was looking for posts by his ex-wife on other people's facebook accounts and then making rude comments back to her.
There is a Coworkers app on Facebook for those that want to manage their working relationships on Facebook. Just search for "Coworkers" and you should find it. I think it's a good idea to keep in touch with all coworker because you never know when your going to need to reach out to your network for help getting your next job.
I had a coworker who was on my friends list. She used it to notify me about something from work when she was told to call someone else. It was my day off, so I told her I thought it was inappropriate for her to use FB in that manner. She got angry about it and continued to send me messages all through her shift trying to justify what she had done. I finally deleted and blocked her!
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